《Devoted Love, Mr. Hayes’ Darling Wife》 Chapter 1: Make love to me… -Estre Berrocal, 21, graduated from La Universidad Santa, has no sexual experience and is in good health. The man sitting opposite, after reading the personal data, closed it. He frowned and asked, Are you sure you want to do the surrogacy? Estre grabbed the hem of the skirt with both hands, with a slightly immature face. She was anxious and worried, she said, -Im sure, I really need money. -How much do you want? She stood thinking. Moving her lips with little confidence she whispered, -One One million two hundred thousand euros. The man frowned more, he said, -During the ten months from pregnancy to the birth of the baby, because of confidentiality, you cante out here half a step and you cant contact anyone. Can you respect these rules? Estre clenched her knuckles, took a deep breath and said in a trembling voice, -I I can promise, but I have one condition. -Tell me. -After I sign this agreement, as soon as I get pregnant, you will have to transfer one million two hundred thousand euros to the ount I said. I need this amount of money urgently. What a girl who just wants to make money. the man was thinking. A hint of contempt showed in the mans eyes, he said, -Okay, no problem. Get ready. Tonight at half past eight, the client ising. Hes a very strict man. Youd better get pregnant within a month. Otherwise, we may not pay you anything. At night, it was almost eight oclock. Estre was washed and sent to a very dark room in the vi. In the room, it was so quiet that she could hear the sound of the clocks second hand moving. I didnt know how much time had passed. Suddenly, the door opened. In the darkness, a man entered. The surrounding darkness meant that even she could not see the mans figure. She wanted to hug herself tightly, but arge hand held her body and threw her onto therge bed. -One million two hundred thousand euros. You asked for too much. Sounded the mans cold, ridiculous voice in the still air, which made Estre feel very bad. She closed her eyes tightly, biting her lips and said in a trembling voice, -If you want to do it, do it right now. Stop talking nonsense! The man seemed to snort with disdain, approached her. Pain! Estre bit her lips hard and raised her head. Tears slid down the corners of her eyes, and she slowly closed her eyes. As long as I can hold out tonight, La Empresa Berrocal will be able to get out of trouble. Dad wont have to be jailed for not being able to pay the debts Star thinking. She resisted the pain, touched the mans neck and brought her sweet and soft lips closer, using her immature and seductive voice, -Stronger-. The man said to his ears in a very cold voice, Dont be sorry. The night passed. Estre almost died. Her whole body ached like it was dposing, she couldnt move a finger. Bright sunlight outside the curtains pierced her eyes. The man fromst night was already gone. The vi maid opened the door and told her in a cold voice, -Before you get pregnant, the master wille here every night. If a monthter, you are still not pregnant, pack your luggage and leave. Estre clenched her fists. Surely she would be pregnant, she definitely would be. For seven nights, they made love without rest. As if she were in hell, suffering A monthter, ording to the tests, she became pregnant. -Sir, you have already ordered the transfer of 1. 2 million euros to this ount. From now on, you can take care of yourself with peace of mind! Estre didnt know whether she should cry orugh, she grabbed the maids hand, she said, -I want to call my dad to say hello and ask him if he has received this money. Please, can you help me? I promise not to tell him anything. I promise I promise Please C Perhaps the middle-aged maid had sympathy for her, she frowned and said, What do you want to tell him? I can send him a message for you, but I can only do it once! Ten monthster. Estre was lying on the delivery bed in the vi, sweating profusely. Harsh screams pierced the room. The doctor was calmly inducingbor, -Louder! Harder! The babys head ising out! Estre gritted her teeth and finally delivered the baby with thest of her strength. A loud cry from the baby.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. The doctor quickly put the baby in the incubator, Take him immediately. Estre, lying on the bed with her body bloodied, tears and sweat mingling on her little face, said weakly, -Please let me see the baby -Please let me see the baby -Please let me see the baby But their request was to no avail. The baby was quickly taken away in an incubator. Even she didnt know if her baby was a boy or a girl. Outside the vi was a ck, limited-edition luxury Maybach. The man in the car looked at the baby still carrying blood in the incubator, frowned. -Mr. Adam, this baby looks just like you. The mans voice was cold and low, - How do you know he looks like me? Lets go to the hospital. -Yes. On the delivery bed, Estre got up with great effort and looked out the window. She saw only a ck car. The next day after giving birth, not even having time to rest, Estre rushed back to La Vi Berrocal. Estre stood outside the door, thinking of various reasons to exin the disappearance during these ten months. She took a deep breath and wanted to raise her hand to ring the doorbell, but realized that the door was half open. He gently pushed the door and entered. There was no one in the living room. How strange, isnt anyone home? Even if Dad went to work, Aunt Doria Guillen and sister Irene Guillen should be home. thinking. As I was about to climb the stairs, two familiar figures appeared in the upstairs hallway. The mans big hand touched the womans sensual ass. The woman clenched her fist and hit the mans chest, she said, -Fuck. When will you marry me? Are you still thinking about Estre? She disappeared without a word for ten months-. -How is it possible that I still think about her? At first I was with her, it was because she is the daughter of the Berrocal family. Compared to you, she is very boring, the man lowered his head close to the womans ear and said ambiguously, Especially in bed, she doesnt have as many tricks as you do. The woman dropped into the mans arms, said, Wow, my legs still hurt because of you. Downstairs, Estres face instantly turned pale, looking resentfully and sadly at the man and woman upstairs who were flirting. The man who was saying words of love to her stepmothers daughter was not someone else, but her boyfriend, Ivan Martinez. She only disappeared for ten months, her boyfriend was already with her sister, Irene! Wicked man and whore! thinking. Chapter 2: His stepmother stole the money -Star? Why are you here? Suddenly, she heard a middle-aged female voice. As soon as she turned her head, she saw her stepmother Doria Guillen entering from outside. The two people above also heard the sound and looked down. He saw a bit of panic in Ivans eyes, Star, you Why did youe back? Estre smiled and looked at Ivan with contempt, This is my home, why cant Ie back? Irene, leaning on Ivans arms, smiled and ridiculed, Your house? This vi no longer belongs to the Berrocal family. Estre frowned, What do you mean? Irene, dressed in a short skirt and high heels, came down the stairs step by step, she said, -Ten months ago, your father Stefano Berrocalmitted suicide by jumping off the building and he had a lot of debt. If it wasnt for my mother, this vi would have to be mortgaged! Thats why this house doesnt belong to the Berrocal family, it belongs to the Guilln family! Hemitted suicide by jumping off the building? How is that possible? thinking dumbfounded. Estre grabbed Irenes cor and said with a pale and excited face, Nonsense! How could my fathermit suicide by jumping off the building? Tell me clearly! -You can say what you want, but why did you grab my neck? Star, let go of me! Boom! Ivan pushed Estre very hard to the ground! He ached as if his whole body was broken! With red eyes, she looked at Ivan and Irene, Return my father! You set traps to kill my father! -Stop it! Arent you ashamed to ask about your father now? -Where were you when your father was in difficulty? You disappeared for ten months. Now youre looking for your father? Fuck! Your father killed himself because he couldnt pay his debts! -Impossible! I transferred 1. 2 million euros to his ount! -It was impossible for him tomit suicide because he was desperate! -One million two hundred thousand? Wow! Stop daydreaming! You had one million two hundred thousand? Estres brain whirred and she looked up at Dorias evil gaze. A terrible assumption came to her mind, Doria, fathers second wife, her stepmother stole this amount of money that she had earned with her dignity and her virginity. And this amount of money was to save his father! Estre was trembling with anger, and even her voice was trembling. She said tearfully, You stole the money, didnt you? You forced my father tomit suicide, didnt you? Give my father back! Give my father back! She stood up and quickly picked up the knife from the table to stab Doria and Irene! -Ah! Shes crazy! Ivan! -Stop this crazy woman! Ivan squeezed her wrist. The knife hurt her arm and she fell on the ground. And Ivan kicked it away. Doria looked at her defensively and shouted angrily, Irene, go get her fathers cinerary urn and give it back to him! With her mouth slightly open, Estre looked at the cinerary urn in a daze. Dads cinerary urn In it, were Dads ashes really in it? Doria grabbed the cinerary urn and threw it into Estres arms, she said, Now the cemetery is very expensive! It will bring us bad luck if we leave it at home! Well give it back to you! When we see each other in the future, dont say you know us! Estre hugged the cinerary urn tightly. Her tears welled up, Dad why did you jump off the building why did you die without me seeing you for thest time? You said you would wait for me You promised me -Go away with your fathers cinerary urn! Ivan! Throw it out of the house! Ivan violently grabbed her injured arm and pushed her towards the door. He also kindly threw her ten euros, said, Star, its raining a lot. You can take a cab! Donte here again in the future! She picked up the money, -You treat me like a beggar?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. At the tip of her slender fingers, she immediately tore the bill into pieces and threw them in his face. -Ivan! For all that you, Doria and Irene have done to me, in the future, I will avenge you at all costs! Impatience showed through Ivans eyebrows , he mmed the door very hard! The wind caused by the door hit her pale little face, it was so cold. Carrying the cinerary urn, Estre walked very tired under the heavy rain. Under the dark night, her figure was stretched out alone Dad, Im going to take you home. She didnt know how long she walked in the rainy night. Because she was too tired, Estre knelt down in the cold rain. She carefully kept the cinerary urn in her arms, using her thin arms to protect herself from the rain. She lowered her pale face and smiled slightly, Dad, I cant walk anymore. We dont have a home anymore But one day, Ill take you to our real home! Under the rainy night, a dazzling light shone. A ck, understated, limited-edition luxury Maybach came to a stop after a hard brake. Inside the car, the driver looked at the slender figure who had passed out in front of the car, and said nervously, Director Adam, something happened. I hit a woman. The mans stern face was hidden in the shadows. The expressions on his face were difficult to discern. He said coldly, Bring her to the car. Lets take her to the hospital. Chapter 3: Lying in the middle of your man pants The driver quickly got out of the car and carried the woman who had fainted in front of the car into the car. At that moment, he realized that she was holding a cinerary urn in her arms. Shit! The driver pulled hard on the cinerary urn, but it did not even move. He looked at the man sitting to one side with a doubtful and trembling look, -Director Adam, this-. With a cold look, the man only nced at the cinerary urn that the woman held in her arms, and said calmly, -Go drive. The driver hurriedly climbed into his seat and restarted the car. The rain outside the window was getting heavier and the sky was getting darker and darker. The beam of light in the car was dim. Adam lowered his gaze. The woman lying next to him had her long ck hair wet and sticking to her pale little face. And there was a long scratch on her white arm. Blood was oozing out. She looked very lonely and poor. It looked like she hadnt crashed the car on purpose to ask him for money. The road on the rainy night was very wet and slippery. And there were heavy rain fogs. After the driver made a sharp turn, the slender womans body in the back seat was thrown over the mans thighs. Adam frowned slightly and lowered his head. The womans facey in the middle of his pants. Adams face became very cold. -Facundo, should I send you to driving school to learn again? The driver looked in the rearview mirror in fear, how embarrassing! Facundoughed, Director Adn, Im sorry, Im sorry. Today the rain is too heavy. Adam moved the womans body to the side casually with his hands. The womans eyes were still closed. It looked like she wasnt going to wake up yet. Adam looked at the womans tender pale lips. His ck eyes shrank. At the hospital, when Estre awoke, she saw a female figure swaying in her slightly open vision. -Star! You woke up! You scared the hell out of me! Pe Prats? Her college ssmate and friend. Estre murmured faintly with cracked lips, Pearl? You Why are you here? She touched the chest and noticed that her fathers cinerary urn was missing. She tried to get up and said excitedly, Pearl, have you seen my fathers cinerary urn? Pe helped her up quickly, Here it is. You didnt lose it. Dont get up. The doctor said you are very weak now. Pe gave her the cinerary urn. She grabbed it immediately, using all her strength as if it were a treasure. After learning what had happened in her family, Pe became so angry that she insulted Doria and Irene for a long time. She hugged Estre, said sympathetically, If I hadnte to the hospital today to see my newborn cousin, maybe I wouldnt even have met you. My cousin is in the VIP baby room. If you need anything, remember to call me. If I cant help you, my uncle will surely be able to help you. You should sleep to rest. I wille to see you after I see my cousin. Pe patted Estres back. She let her hold the cinerary urn and settled her on the nket. She smiled rxedly, Estre, rest well, call me if you need anything! Estres mind was in chaos. When she closed her eyes, only the scene of her father jumping from a tall building appeared. Her tears slid silently from the corners of her eyes. In the baby room next door. As soon as Pe pushed open the door and gently stepped inside, she felt the pressure in the room. Roberto Rouco leaned on a cane and looked at the newborn baby girl in the incubator with aplicated look, Adam, what a foolish thing you did! I didnt expect you to do something so ridiculous!N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Roberto raised the cane and hit Adam hard on the leg. He lowered his voice and asked angrily, Where is the girls biological mother? Adam pursed his thin lips, his stern face was very calm, -He died of childbirth. Roberto became very angry, -Do you want me to die of anger?! Pe was looking out of the incubator, pulling Robertos arm and whispered, Grandpa, look. How nice is the cousin. Dont get mad. Shes been urging my uncle to get married and have a son. Now he already has a daughter, why are you still angry? -I asked him to get married first and have a sonter. I didnt want him to have a daughter all of a sudden! He hadnt told me anything and he already had a daughter. Does he still take me as his father? At that moment, a nurse opened the door and politely reminded him, President Roberto, you must speak quietly so as not to disturb the baby. Roberto opened his mouth, looked at the sympathetic baby in the incubator, sighed helplessly and left the room with the cane. Pe smiled at Adam, Man, you did it so fast. You dont have a girlfriend yet, you already have a daughter. Congrattions. -Its a matter for the adults. It has nothing to do with you. Adam nced at the sleeping baby with aplicated look and said, Take care of your cousin. Im going out for a while. He left an unchanged order, Adam left the room. The driver Facundo returned after paying the expense, Director Adn, I have already paid all the girls medical expenses. -Where is she? -Its next door, there. Facundo pointed to the room next door. But the bed was already empty. Scratching his head, he did not understand what had happened, Hey, where is she? When a nurse came in to tidy up the room, Adam frowned and asked, Where is the girl who stayed in this room? -Do you know her? She just left. Chapter4: I had to conquer Adam Three yearster, at the airport in The Holy City. In the lobby, a radio bulletin rang out: -ording to thetest financial news from The Holy City, the Rouco Group bought all thend along Azul region to build arge entertainment venue. It is reported that the area of Azul region is a residential area for the rich. There are many high-endmunities and vis. Demolition will be a problem. So, we have the honor to interview the CEO of Rouco Group, Adan Rouco to ask him how he will solve this problem. Estre barely got off the ne and was struck by what they were saying on the big screen in the lobby. On the screen, the man was wearing a gray suit and a white shirt with a ck tie at the neckline. His skin was very white, but did not look feminine at all. The features were beautiful. The whole temperament was cold and clear, which was impressive and unforgettable. The man put his fingers on his thighs, looking at the camera very rxed, he had a distant smile, he said, -Everyone wants to have a lot of money. Even the rich people who live in the residential area of Azul region. If it is a problem that money cannot solve, it only means that there is not enough money. The presenter looked at him with admiration and amazement, asked politely with a smile, So, Director Adam, how long do you n to finish thisrge andplicated demolition project? The man looked at the camera with a sharp look, -Within a week, the Rouco Group will solve all the problems of the residents and carry out the demolition project. They changed the image. From the image of the mans beautiful face to the image of Azuls region. Everything was in disarray. Many residents had already moved out. Many of the houses had already been destroyed by bulldozers, leaving a lot of debris. The eyes behind Estres sunsses trembled fiercely. She focused on the Berrocal family vi on the screen. The family vi that was in the Azul region would also be demolished. In the camera footage, the reporter asked a fashionably dressed middle-aged dy, -Mrs. Doria, you are the owner of the vi. They say you have already negotiated the price and conditions with the Rouco Group, right? Thatdy was not someone else, it was her stepmother Doria!N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Doria smiled at the camera and said, The conditions for the demolition offered by the Rouco Group are very generous. Our family will not go against the Rouco Group. Today, we will pack up, hand over the keys and get ready to move in. Estre held the cinerary urn tied with a ck silk handkerchief in her arms. She clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles were pale. Her gaze was very cold. Three years ago, she had not been able to return to that house. But three yearster, no one could stop her from taking her father to the Berrocal family! It was not only a vi in the wealthy area, but also his fathersst refuge! Estre clenched her fists and hurried out of the airport with her suitcase. The blue sky in The Holy City in June was clear. It was totally different from that cold night when she had left the city. She raised her head and looked at the dazzling hot sun. She reached out to touch the cinerary urn. Its been three years now. Dad, Im taking you home. The horn sounded. The owner of a small white Volkswagen-type car poked her head out and waved enthusiastically, Star, over here! Estre smiled and walked quickly with suitcase. After she got into the car, she barely took off her sses. Pe began to reproach her. -Are you really not honest with me? Are we good friends? Three years ago, you went to Paris without telling me, leaving me so lonely for all these years! Remembering what had happened to her three years ago, she looked down slightly, showing a bit of loneliness in her eyes. And she smiled, Im back. In that year, I was too sad. Pe looked at him withpassion. -During these three years, it was very difficult for you, wasnt it? You were the daughter of the Berrocal family, but your stepmother and stepsister forced you to be in this difficult situation. You have already lost a lot of weight. Sheughed and shook her head, Its no big deal. Fortunately, my father left me one hundred and thirty thousand euros in my ount because he was worried if something would happen to me. I realized itter. Although one hundred and thirty thousand euros is not a lot, but it is enough for the expenses during my study in Paris. Sometimes, I worked part-time to send drawings topanies, so I earned some money. Life was not too difficult for me. Pe said while driving, -By the way, since you just came back to this city, you still dont have a ce to live, do you? Anyway, I live alone and I rent a house with two rooms. If you live with me, you can share the rent. Pe knew that if she didnt ept Estres rent, she would surely be ashamed to live with her. This way, Estre would surely not turn her down. -Okay. But why do you need to rent a house? Tell me the truth. Did you have an argument with your rtives? Pe looked at the serious traffic jam in front of them and said, Well, dont mention it. My mother urged me to go on blind dates. I really couldnt stand it, so I moved out of my house. Worst of all, my mother was so angry that she stopped sending me money. What a bad person, right? By the way, you still havent found a job, have you? -No, Estre furrowed her eyebrows, I probably cant adapt to the art industry in Santa City. Pe arched her eyebrows triumphantly, Girl, do you want me to give you a good job? -If its about art, of course it will be great. -Of course you do! But tonight you have to apany me to a banquet. Pe handed her the invitation letter for the banquet. She nced at it randomly and noticed the guests, there was Adam. Tonight, the director Adam of the Rouco Group who wants to buy thend of Azul region is also going to attend the banquet? she thinking. Estre furrowed her eyebrows slightly, asked, Pearl, do you know Adam? Pe was surprised and looked at her with a strange look, Star, it cant be. Do you like Adam too? Let me tell you. Adam is a very cold man. Even if you are far away from him, you will feel his indifference! The women of The Holy City who want to pursue him already stop doing it because of his indifference! If you want to have a boyfriend, Ill introduce you to my brother! Hes a good man! At the thought of her indifferent uncle, Pe felt a shiver down her spine unconsciously. But If Estre made her uncle fall in love with her, she would be very curious to know what her uncle would be like when he was in love. Estre frowned more deeply. Just a while ago, she had taken a look at that man. And it gave her an impression that this man was very stern. It was true. But she had already lost everything. In order for the Berrocal family vi not to be demolished, she had to conquer Adam at all costs! Chapter 5: She had to show a bit of her breast At eight oclock in the evening, Pe took Estre, who had made herself very pretty to the banquet hall where there were many people. Outside the banquet, they exclusively parked many limited edition luxury cars. The people who attended the banquet were rich and noble. There were directors anddies from rich families. Of course, there were exception, like Estre, who was the famous daughter of the poor family. Although it had been the past, it did not mean that people could forget these things easily. Pe pointed to the tall figure not far away and whispered to Estre, That man is Adam. Are you going to talk to him now? But, Estre, I advise you to think twice. That man was surrounded by many luxurious people. The women around him were very beautiful and elitist. Estre took a deep breath, smiled with her soft lips, took a ss of champagne and wanted to approach with her high heels. But Pe prevented her, -Do you want to go like that? Girl, thats not going to do you any good. Look at the women next to him, they all have big breasts! Pe straightened her chest and lowered the neckline of Estres evening gown so that her seductive bosom showed a little. She was embarrassed. And her ears reddened. Pe encouraged her, Believe me. With your chest, you can get her attention. She plucked up her courage, stretched her long hair with her long fingers and walked towards him. Estre walked toward Adam and attracted a lot of attention with suspicion, doubt and surprise. -This girl is a little familiar. -Ive seen her before. I remember. It seems that she is the daughter of the Berrocal Company that went bankrupt three years ago! -Really? The Berrocal Company was very miserable back then. His father, Stefano Berrocal,mitted suicide by jumping off the building. They say his brains and blood stained the floor! -They say that she was also expelled by her stepmother and stepsister from her home without taking anything with her! -She has disappeared for so long. Yet she dares to appear here. Dont you understand that she is not as noble as she used to be? In the ears, those noisy discussions made Estre straighten her back. Yes, she was Estre. She really was poor. But none of this could stop her determination to conquer Adam! Under the dazzling crystal chandelier, as the man turned around with champagne, with a cold stare, he suddenly noticed the face of the woman walking towards him. -Hello, Director Adam, this is Estre. Estre politely held out her hand to greet him. Under curious nces, but he looked indifferently at her white hand and, after taking a sip of champagne, had no intention of shaking her hand. She was neither irritated nor embarrassed. She continued, Director Adam, I heard that you are going to buy thend in the region of Azul. My fathers vi is also there. Can you not do it? Before she finished her words, with her hand in her pocket, Adam turned casually to leave. Estre was a little anxious, Director Adam, I know you are very busy, can you give me five minutes? The crystal light was scattered, making his face turn cold, the man looked at him, -Why do you ask me to give you five minutes?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Everyone was watching and wanted to make fun of her. Estre was a little nervous, but her face was very calm. She smiled with her beautiful red lips with bright lipstick colors and approached towards Adam. She boldly hooked his neck with her slender white arms. She said with her red lips to his ears, -If you want, well have all night to talk.- Her tone was very seductive. Estre usually despised those tricks of women. But she had to use them tonight. While she despised herself in her heart, she plucked up the courage to seduce him. Adam turned his head slightly and with his ck eyes stared into her small, red face, Miss Star, it seems that this is not the first time we have met. Judging by the current situation, three years ago, maybe this girl really had crashed into his car on purpose? Estre didnt understand. He furrowed his eyebrows slightly. The small hands around Adams neck were pushed away by him. Estre did not give up and quickly followed him. The man deliberately stopped and her nose bumped against his broad back. Because she was wearing high heels, she barely kept her bnce. -Director Adam, this vi is of great importance to me, please. Adam turned around and saw the girls helpless gaze. Adam stood in front of her patiently. Her handmade ck leather shoes were visible. He used his long fingers to lift the neckline of the evening dress she had purposely pulled down. And he said in a calm voice, -Girl, if you dare not seduce men, you should know how to respect yourself. In that tone, you couldnt hear the joy or anger, but not even pity, just the shiver that almost went into the bones. She stood watching the man leave. She was stiff under the light. Everyone was making fun of her. -I knew it. Its impossible for Director Adam to like her! -Thats right. Last month, Adam rejected even the superstar, Mica. It is impossible for him to pay attention to a girl who is no longer noble. Pe, who was eating on the side, seeing that the situation was not good, came quickly and took Estres hands to lead her out of the room. Pe patted her chest and promised her, Dont listen to them. You approached Adam because you want him not to destroy your house, right? Dont worry, Ill take care of this matter! She smiled quietly, Pearl, Im fine. Its not that I feel that Adam humiliated me, its just that Im worried that I wont be able to stop the Rouco Groups demolition n in a week. Pe squeezed her shoulder, Even if it is a decision made, change will also ur. For example, Adam decided not to demolish your house. -Lets stop talking about this matter. By the way, during the day you told me that you would introduce me to a good job. Whatpany is it? Pe blinked sympathetically, -Rouco Group Art Design Department. Chapter 6: Dad, you’re going to Mars to pick up Mom at home, can you? The ck Maybach passed under the shade of two rows of tall sycamore trees and entered the Rouco family mansion. The Rouco family vi shrouded in darkness was even more solemn and majestic. Adam had just entered from outside the house with his long legs and at a nce saw Roberto Rouco sitting on the living room sofa and greeted him politely, Dad. Roberto held the end of the cane in the big old hands and snorted coldly-If you really think Im your father, find a wife for yourself and a mother for Paulita! Dont wait until I close my eyes, youre not married yet! In thest three years, Robertos biggestint against him is that he has not been looking for a girlfriend or getting married, these days, these days, his father is urging him to get married more and more often. Adam tried calmly, -The daughters of other families he introduced me to, I have no opinion, whoever I marry is the same to me, but as you know, Paulita doesnt like those aunts at all. Roberto took the cane and hit hard on the floor, he said furiously, -Dont think I cant say it, youre using Paulita as an excuse! Adam put a hand in his pants pocket and his expression was cool andposed-Dad, if nothing else, Ill go upstairs and watch Paulita. -Stay still! Roberto got up and approached with the cane, -Since Paulita doesnt like those aunts, then you, go find her biological mother! Do you think you can really fool me? What if you bring a three year old child without getting married? Paulita grows gradually, it is impossible for the outside world not to know about her existence in the future, Do you want others to think that my granddaughter, your daughter is an illegitimate child? Adam looked down at the stairs below his feet, his sharp ck eyes slightly sunken and deepened. Within this month, I will find you a qualified daughter-inw. Roberto shook the top of the crutch and said coldly, Youd better not disappoint me. Adam climbed the stairs and pushed aside the childs room closest to his bedroom, Under the warm orange light, a white and tender baby, cute and delicate, sitting on the bed, holding a picture book in his hand and watched, The coldness of the mans eyes faded, full of warmth and cuddles, -Paulita, you still havent slept? Paulita as soon as she heard her fathers voice, immediately threw away the picture book she had in her hand and picked up the little yellow quilt with the Snoopy pattern, she was getting out of bed barefoot, Adam was afraid that the little one would fall, he walked at a great pace and took the little one who jumped into his arms in his arms, he put him in his arm. Paulita smiling with white teeth and asked tenderly with big eyes tilted -Daddy, Im waiting for you, I havent seen daddy in five days, dont you miss me, daddy? He kissed his daughters white cheek and said softly-Of course Daddy misses you, but Daddy must work and earn money to raise you. Otherwise, how can I buy snacks and milk jelly for you? The little one pouted with her tender pink mouth, frowned and said, -Paulita can skip me meals, snacks and milk, daddy, can you apany Paulita a lot? The kindergarten children are apanied by their parents, but my grandfather sent Paulita to school, Im not happy.-. Adam held his daughter and sat down next to the bed and touched the little girls head, How can Paulita grow taller if you dont eat or drink? Good girl, Daddy will take Paulita to the zoo on weekends, okay? Paulitas big ck eyes narrowed into two little half moons, She opened her little arms and happily hugged Adams neck, -Daddy, you cant do tricks!-. The little girls tiny feet were on his thigh and she bounced, reaching out her little hand toe to terms with him, -Pull the hook to hang herself 100 years so she wont have to change!-. Adam couldnt help butugh, his long finger joined his daughters short, fleshy hand, -All right, if daddy regrets it, Ill be a puppy.-. The little girls pajamas were touching her arm and there was a striking red bruise on her little arm, Adam furrowed his eyebrows, took his daughters little hand and asked, Who was bullying Paulita? Speaking of this, the smile on the little girls little face disappeared again, her pink mouth ttened and she sat in Adams arms, she said unhappily- Grandpa sends Paulita to school every day, The children in kindergarten have never seen Paulitas parents, Paloma said Paulita was a liar, Paulita had no parents at all!-. Adams eyebrows were slightly loose, -So, did Paulita and Paloma have a fight? The little girl rubbed her arm and asked in a bored tone, Daddy, is Mommy really on Mars? When will Paulita be able to find Mommy? Said daddy, Mars was too hot, still she was too young, when she is older, she can go to Mars to look for her mother, but how high was she to go to Mars? Adams dark eyes are slightly deep, -Does Paulita really love her mother?N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Paulita nodded seriously and said tenderly in a small voice, -Today the teacher asked us to draw the parents and the little baby ourselves, I only drew my father holding Paulita, which was criticized by the teacher, daddy, will you go to Mars to pick up mommy at home, okay? Adam looked into the big eyes of his daughters little deer and was silent for a moment, and Estres eyes popped into his mind inexplicably, only then did he discover that the woman who osted him had an eye somewhat simr to Paulitas. When Paulita saw that her father did not speak, she reached out her little hands to hug his neck and squeezed it tightly, Daddy, you can pick up Mommy, okay? Adam always loved his daughter , raised his hand to look at the time on the clock, put Paulita on the bed and covered it with a quilt, and said quietly, -Its gettingte, go to bed and daddy will send you to school tomorrow morning. Her soft little hands grasped his big hand, -Daddy, Paulita just assumed you were going to Mars to pick up Mommy! He leaned over and kissed his daughters tender little forehead, -Good night, Paulita. Paulita winked her big eyes with a sweet smile, Likewise, daddy. . Adam came out of the childs room and called Santino the assistant. -Check who the surrogate woman was three years ago. Santino was a little surprised, three years ago, to avoid problems, the secrecy measures were done quite well, but now, why would the boss want to take the initiative to find that woman? -Okay, boss, Ill check immediately. Chapter 7: Mr. Adam likes this guy? At ten oclock the next morning, as soon as Estre entered the Rouco Group, she saw many people gathered in the second floor lobby and lined up with their resumes to apply, the strangest thing is that almost ny-nine percent were women who were young and beautiful. Estre furrowed her eyebrows slightly What day today was it and why did so many peoplee to the interviews? -Excuse me, are you all here for the interview? A girl who will wear a short pink skirt with a face rich in protein and nced at Estre, -Are you here for an interview too? You dress like a nun and a witch, do you think you can be liked? - .- Star looked at her clothes unconsciously, her dress was the mostmon way to dress in interviews, the white shirt was tucked into a tight skirt and a pair of simple three centimeter high heels, she looked capable and intelligent, why was she like a nun? There, a leader with ck-rimmed sses approached to organize, the eyes behind his back can hardly hide the contempt, -Silence, Mr. Adam hates noisy women the most, line you well, follow me in batches by elevator to the 66th floor for the interview.-. Star has not yet realized the situation, there is a girl behind her pushing her hurriedly towards the elevator, -Ai! Are you going? Dont get in the way if you dont go! The leader frowned and looked at Estre and the girl, -What are you squeezing! Do you think you can seed in the interview if you squeeze on the 66th floor?-. On the way, the atmosphere was strange, Estre was standing among a group of beauties with heavy makeup and always felt that something was wrong. Interviewing for an art designer position, did it take dressing like you were on a blind date?Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. In the elevator, all kinds of beautiful women wore all kinds of makeup on their faces, took out thepact box and touched up the delicate makeup without any damage at all. When the elevator reached the 66th floor, it finally rang the elevator doorbell. The Estre crowd pushed and she followed the group into the interview room. Through a small piece of clear ss, Estre saw the interview lineup inside, with three lead examiners and two secretaries next to them, This lineup alone makes people shudder. Did Rouco Group have such strict requirements for a small designer in the creative art department? Isnt that the same as the level of the manager and director who is applying for a game, breaking down the levelsyer byyer? Several girls sitting behind her were so nervous that their palms were sweaty, and they discussed in a low voice-It is said that Mr. Adam graduated from a famous Ivy League school, but I only graduated from the ordinary undergraduate school, if Mr. Adam doesnt like me? -What men value most is a womans looks and figure, and technology in bed. Thest four words were suppressed at an extremely low level, but Estre heard them clearly and smiled indifferently. It looked like they werent here to apply for the designer position, but to apply for Mr. Adams girlfriend? The office door suddenly opened and a girl in the little ck Givenchy dress came out, it seemed that the effect of her interview was good and her beautiful little face was full of energy, she looked arrogantly and with her arms crossed at the other girls waiting for the interview at the door, -Do you really think that it is enough with beautiful little face and a good figure? Mr. Adam has seen countless beauties, people like you are at best green leaves, Mr. Adam what he likes is a girl like me with a good family background, a high degree of education and an intelligent mind, I advise you to be a little self conscious! After speaking, a secretary came out of the office and spoke formically, Next person. Estrese was surprised, it was her turn, she took a deep breath and walked calmly into the office with her resume and high heels. There are three main examiners, seated in the middle is a handsome, gentle-looking man wearing gold-rimmed sses, Star? You introduce yourself, your measurements, weight, height, physical condition and family situation- -Star? Estre arched her eyebrows and the delicate face showed a trace of anger, -Rouco Group was recruiting female staff to secretly carry out such shameless and despicable transactions? I thought Se?or Adn was a decent, selfless, fair and just businessman, now it seems Se?or Adn is just a hypocritical person, sorry, I will not be interviewed again. The three chief examiners looked at each other, looked at Estres angry and vivid little face, and said with a helpless smile, -Miss Estre, youe to apply for the position of Mrs. Rouco in the future, our Lord Adam of course has the right to know your basic conditions, otherwise, can our Lord Adam marry any woman? What? Apply for the position of Mrs. Rouco? -I think it came out wrong .- He had not finished his exnation, the office door opened and the interview was interrupted, the person who opened the door was Adams special assistant, Santino. Santino walked to the interviewer in the middle, bowed and said in a voice that only two people could hear, Mr. Matthew, this Star, boss will interview you in person. Matthew Galvez pushed back his gold-rimmed sses and smiled wryly, -I thought he didnt like women, but I didnt expect him to like this guy? Matthew looked disdainfully at Estre standing here with a faint smile. Santin approached Estre respectfully and said, Miss Estre, pleasee with me. . Adam, sitting in a ck executive chair and looked at the paused image on theptop screen with an unclouded, indifferent face, which was the video of Estres interview next door from a moment ago. The man picked up the documents and photos sent by Santino early in the morning, his vision staring clearly and fixedly on a blurry photo of a woman lying on a birthing bed giving birth. If the surrogate woman three years ago was really this Estre. . The sound of door opening, the office door opened. Santino brought Estre in, Boss, Miss Estre ising. -You go first. -Yes. Estre was brought here in confusion, when Santino came out of the office, she frowned and said, Mr. Adam, I am here to apply for the position of illustrator, I dont understand what you mean? Adam raised his hands and closed theptop, -Miss Estre scolded me that it was a person , Miss Estre seduced me at dinnerst night, What are you going to do about this matter? It doesnt seem to be me with duplicity. Her little face was embarrassingly hot and flushed, and she pursed her lip-I only hope that Mr. Adam will be magnanimous and cancel the demolition n in Region Blue, if I offend Mr. Adam in any way, then it is my fault. Adam stood up and walked towards the huge fish tank in the office on long legs, his movement was slow and regr, throwing fish food into the tank,zily and somberly, -It is impossible to cancel the demolition n of Region de Azul, but about the Berrocal family Vi, it is not that we dont have room for negotiation. She was happy from the bottom of her heart and asked quickly, Mr. Adam, do you mean to say that you will keep the Vi de Berrocal family? The man dropped the fish meal in her hand, inserted a hand in his pocket and walked towards her step by step, when the cold and fragrant male breath approached, she unconsciously took a step back, her slender waist was firmly embraced by arge and distinct hand at the same time. Chapter 8: Mr. Adam, please respect yourself！！. C Mr. Adam, please respect yourself!? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Adam stared at the little face that was crimson and angry, his eyes were calm and he lowered his head to his ear, he spoke slowly, -Miss Star said that he was a businessman, merchants only value profits and do not make transactions that generate losses, what valuable things do you have Miss Star that can be exchanged with that vi at the same price? There was a slight chill in his low voice, his unfathomable ck eyes looked straight into her profile, he spoke slowly, but each word struck the most vulnerable part of her heart. She had no money, the Berrocal family suffered aplete defeat three years ago. Adam was so dismissive of herst night, and even embarrassed her in public, even she didnt understand what this man wanted from her. Therge hand that embraced her waist tightened its grip, Estre struggled hard, but could not move a bit, Adam looked at her delicate and tender gaze, -When you approached mest night, werent you very sophisticated? He leaned in, his thin lip drawn closer to her, the mans melodious, maic bass smiled with a hint of mockery, So, Miss Star is ying the trick of bringing me closer by pushing me away? Adam silently lifted his wrist a little, picked up a long hair that was draped over his shoulder, packed it carefully and held it in his hand. The next second, the man suddenly pushed her into the fish tank, her back hit the hard ss, her little face was slightly wrinkled in pain, and she didnt even have room to resist. -I am quite interested in the youthful appearance of Miss Star. The frivolous words easily irritated Star, she raised her head and looked straight into Adams handsome face that was too close, her heart slowly rose in her throat. As the thin lip was about to kiss her, her eyes trembled fiercely, she reached out her hands and suddenly pushed him away, turned and ran out of the office. Adam stared at the slender body shadow fleeing hurriedly, his thin lip slightly curved, looked coldly at the long ck hair in the palm of his hand. . Estre stumbled out of the office, her mood disordered, she bumped into a woman head-on. -The sound of falling paper. The folder in the womans hand was knocked over by her, and she quickly bent down to help pick it up -Im sorry.-. When Estre handed her the documents, their eyes met for a moment, a hint of surprise shing across the backs of Olivias eyes. -Im sorry, I bumped into you a moment ago. Olivia smiled politely and epted the documents, Its nothing, she said. Until Estre left and entered the elevator, Olivia frowned. This womans eyes were like Paulita. He looked around the noisy interview room there and became increasingly worried in his heart, could it be that Adam had been looking for Paulitas birth mother recently? He took the documents and walked towards the presidents office with high heels, when he was about to knock on the door, he heard the voice of the dialogue inside: This is the hair of Estre and Paulita, they were analyzed immediately and the DNA results werepared, take it to test it immediately, the DNA results werepared. Indeed, Adam was really looking for Paulitas biological mother. The hand that held the folder, the knuckles were blue and white. The office door opened, as soon as Santino stepped out, he saw Olivia standing in the doorway and was puzzled for a moment, but still greeted her, -Director Olivia, whats wrong with you looking for the boss? -Oh, the I dont know if Im a guest in a dream sign has ended, Ill show it to you. Santino just nodded slightly and said, Boss, youre in, I still have something to do and Im one step ahead. Olivia looked at a white envelope in Santinos hand, her eyes exuding curiosity, Santino, what is this? She raised her hand and wanted to take it, but Santino avoided a step with attention and said with a slight smile, Its nothing, Director Olivia, Ill leave first. In the interior, it should be the hair of the woman and Paulita . Olivia turned and entered the office, This is the final draft, take a look at it, if there is nothing wrong with it, please sign it. Adam took the document and took a casual nce, picked up the ck pen and signed the strong but scrawled name. She took a deep breath, but couldnt help but ask-She saw that Matthew took some people early in the morning and was busy interviewing you for Mrs. Rouco, are you really nning to hire a wife to take home? Adam, marriage is not a childs game.. .- Before he could finish his words, Adam had already raised his head, Sister-inw, call me Mr. Adam in thepany. she was surprised, the man had already handed her the signed document, she pursed her red lip and stared at him, she was silent for several seconds before epting the document. As she walked toward the door, she turned and looked at him-Adn, do you have to draw a line with me? Oscar has been gone for five years.. .- In public, you are my subordinate, in private, you will always be my sister-inw. The cold, merciless voice extinguished thest trace of hope in his heart. . Estre came out of the Grupo Rouco building and bought a bottle of cold water, after drinking most of the bottle, the disordered heart calmed down. Fuck, if he could pay any price in a moment ago, maybe now he would have guarded his fathers vi. She clenched her fist and smacked her forehead, as she was distraught, the phone rang and the caller ID, Pe Prats. -Hello, Pe. -Star, how was your interview? Did your talent convince the interviewer? Estre blocked the cab and said dejectedly, -Dont mention it, 80% of Grupo Roucos side was hopeless, I found a part-time job on the Intest night, and Ill take a look at it now. -Then cheer up, you can definitely be admitted to the Rouco Group! I believe in your strength! After hanging up the phone, Estre got into a taxi-Master driver, go to the associated foreignnguage kindergarten. . When she arrived at the foreignnguage associate kindergarten, Estre entered the office-Hello, Im here for the interview, I called you yesterday. -Oh, thats the one who applied for the art teaching position, right? -Yes. The principal looked at her CV and said with a smile, -Miss Estre , your academic qualification and the university you graduated from abroad were excellent, but I think you have never been with children, recently, our small ss transferred a girl, she always had conflicts with other children in the ss, could you solve it? Estre quickly understood that this was the directors interview question and smiled slightly, -No problem. The principal took Estre to walk to the small yground for activities between sses, she pointed to the girl sitting under a big tree not far away and said- She is the girl who just transferred to our small ss from the kindergarten of the institution, named Paulita, she always cant make a good rtionship with the other children in the ss, she had a fight with other children in the ss yesterday, her family status was very high and she bullied other children and the parents dare not use her, but as educators, we have the obligation to guide her.-. When Estre walked in front of Paulita, Paulita pouted with her pink mouth and stared at her, Who are you? -Who are you then? Why are you sitting here alone and not ying with other children? Paulita inted her little mouth, I dont want to tell you. Chapter 9: Dad, I want to take Estrella home! Estre sighed and sat down next to Paulita, looked at her and said, Your name is Paulita, right? The little girl wrinkled her tender eyebrows and looked at her, -did the director tell you? C -You are so cute and your name is so sweet. Why do you have to fight with other children? Paulita was holding the little arms, -Angry voice! They all said it was a lie! Paulita its not a lie! They wont be friends with me! I dont want to be friends with them yet! The little girl turned her tender little face to one side, her arrogant look made Estreugh, -I think Paulita didnt lie, but its also wrong for Paulita to hit people. The little girls mouth was up and she did not speak, Estre continued and said softly, -Paulita must not be able to hit so many children alone, next time if they say you are a lie, you will tell me, I will help you exin, OK? Paulita turned her face and stared at her with big beautiful ck eyes: Who are you and why are you helping me? -My name is Estre, hmmm? it is possible that you call me Profe Estre in the future, so can you tell me what the children said and why they said you lied to them? When this was mentioned, the little girl sighed in her chest and said sadly-Paloma and everyone said I dont have a mommy and daddy, but Paulita has parents, but they havent seen them before! -Oh Thats right. Who will pick up Paulita to go to school and after school? -My grandfather Estre looked at the child in front of her, remembering three years ago for no reason, the child was born by her surrogacy, if the child is still healthy, it should be about the same age as Paulita. -What about Paulitas parents? -Dad said he wanted to work to earn money and take Paulita to the zoo to y, to see the big lion and the big tiger. Oh, thats because Dad was too busy at work that he didnt have time to apany his daughter. Estreno could avoid asking again-what about Paulitas mother? She didnt know what hurt the little girl, as soon as she mentioned her mother, the little girls big teary eyes turned red immediately and she said with a fleshy little pink face-Daddy said that Paulitas mother is on Mars, Mars is too hot, Paulita is too little, I cant go to see mommy.-. Estre frowned, could it be that the milk buns parents were divorced and separated when she was born? She didnt have a mother at such a young age, and her father was too busy at work and didnt have time to apany her, it was really a pity. Estre took a fruit candy out of her purse and handed it to him, Eat a candy when you miss your mother and you wont be sad. The little girl looked at the candy and hesitated-Daddy said, I cant eat things from strangers, especially strange aunts! This little girl was quite defensive! Estre took out another fruit candy again and ate it in her mouth, -I eat it with Paulita, OK? Paulita licked her mouth and looked at the fruit candy impatiently, Estre smiled softly, removed the candy wrapper and passed it to her little mouth, Eat it, it is not poisonous. As soon as the fruit candy reached her mouth, the sweet and sour taste made the little girl squint her big eyes happily. Estre raised her hand and touched the little girls head, Does it taste good or not? -Paulita finally smiled, raised her pretty face and asked, May I call you Estre in the future? -Yes, Paulita, you also promise me that you can no longer fight with the children, okay? The little girl nodded her head solemnly, No problem! The director smiled and approached, It seems that Professor Estre has done it. -So, director, how did my interview go? -Of course, if its okay this afternoon, you can give the children an art ss directly.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. . Estre and the children got along quite harmoniously, probably because she gave birth to a baby girl three years ago, she had inexplicable patience and love for these naughty children. When school ended for the afternoon, everyone in the little ss was almost gone, only Paulita was sitting there with the little pink Peppa Pig backpack and waiting. -Paulita, your grandfather hasnt picked you up yet? -Do you know your dads phone number? Will the teacher call your dad for you? Paulita deftly called out a series of cell phone numbers, Estre was still a little surprised, a three year old could remember the number with such familiarity. After dialing that number, the phone rang for a long time before it was answered. -Hello, may I ask Are you Paulitas father? -Yes. Star was startled by the low male voice on the phone, how could this voice be so familiar? But she didnt think much, -This is the kindergarten, Paulita has finished school, waiting for you to take her home, when will youe? Paulita was shouting excitedly over the phone-Dad,e pick me up quickly! The kids are gone! Estre smiled and touched Paulitas fluffy hair, talking to the man there, -Sir, the child is a little anxious,e here quickly. -Okay, I understand. . About twenty minutester, a ck Maybach drove up to the entrance of the kindergarten. Estre took Paulita just out of kindergarten, when Paulita saw the car, she ran with her small backpack and two short legs-Daddy! C The door of luxury and discreet limited edition Maybach opened and lowered with long legs, the man lifted Paulita on his arm. Estre raised her eyes and took a look, that person was not someone else, Adam who had just met this morning! Was Adam married and had a daughter? The outside world has never exposed this issue. As she thought, the mans cold gaze fixed on her little face. -Miss Estre, you really meet me everywhere. These words clearly contained a small smile, but they were extremely cold. Paulita hugged Adams neck and blinking her big eyes and said-Daddy, Estre was very kind to me and gave me candy, I want to take Estre home for dinner. Adam didnt answer him, he just said, Paulita, you get in the car first and I have a word with your Profe Estre. The little girl nodded her head, -Then daddy, you cant bully Estre! When the little girl got into the car, Adam raised his hand and closed the car door, his ck eyes staring at her. Estres whole body was hairy and ufortable with this clear look. -approaching me, to please my daughter, Miss Star, your methods are really clever. She bit her lip and exined-Mr. Adam, believe it or not, before that, I didnt know that Paulita was your daughter, I didnt even know you had a daughter . .- She hadnt finished her exnation, her long legs suddenly drew closer, her ck eyes narrowed dangerously, -Youre not the first woman who wants to start with jelly beans, but I warn you, dont think youre smart!-. Chapter 10: You are missing Mrs. Rouco Maybach left quickly, causing a lot of dust in the air, Adam stared at the shrinking figure in the rearview mirror with cold eyes. The little girl sitting next to him crawled mischievously into hisp, and her soft, milk-colored hands grabbed him and asked, -Daddy, why cant we take Estre home for dinner? Adam lowered his eyes, raised his big hand, touched his daughters little head and said with great patience, -Do you like Pa so much Estre? -Yes! the little girl blinked her big bright eyes and nodded her head at Adam. -Because Estre has given me Pas candy, so I like her? However, many daughters from other families, who had had an appointment with him before, brought many of their favorite snacks to Pa, and he did not see that this little girl liked them very much, but cried and cried not to be with them. What strange thing had Estre done to this little girl? Pa shook her head, two small hands werepared to a small circle, she ced them on her two big eyes, she looked at Adam,ughing, -Because Estres eyes are as big as Pas!-. Adam was surprised, could even the little girl see how simr the woman was to her? Adam hugged the little girl sitting on hisp, her thin lips tightened and her dark eyes deepened. Pa had had an exhausting day, and after a while, she fell asleep in Adams arms. Adam lowered his voice and asked Santino who was driving, When will the DNA resulte out? -She will leave the afternoon after tomorrow at thetest. Chief, if Miss Estre really is Paulitas biological mother Adams expression turned somber, -Investigate well the detailed reasons for Estres surrogacy three years ago. -Yes. If that Star approached him and Pa for an impure purpose, even if she was Pas biological mother, he did not mind letting this fact and her identity remain a secret forever. After Estre got out of kindergarten work, she drove through Regin de Azul. As she passed by the Berrocal familys chalet, she saw arge truck parked in front of their house, like a moving house. -Here! Be careful! I bought this vase for over a million! Will you be able to pay for it if you break it? A gruff and familiar middle-aged female voice sounded, and Estre raised her eyes and saw that Doria was frowning and pointing impatiently at the movingpany personnel. A boy in thepany behind her held up a portrait, Dorias eyes shrunk and she said in disgust, -Throw this portrait away, its heavy and takes up space, and its unfortunate! The boy was about to throw the portrait away, Estre narrowed her eyes, it was her fathers portrait! -Wait! Doria looked at her, and when her eyes rested on Estres long parted face, her eyes trembled fiercely. -Estre, Estre? Didnt you leave town N? Estre pursed her lips and smiled,ughing coldly and mockingly, -Mrs. Doria, long time no see-. -What are you doing back in town, N? Estre snatched the portrait from the mover and held it tightly in her arms, This is my home, why cant Ie back? -Heh! scoffed Doria, I can tell you the truth that this vi will be demolished soon, and you cant stop it! Besides, you have no right to stop it! After all, this vi is in my name! Star gripped the portrait tightly, her slender fingers whitened vigorously, her eyes resolutely bold, -I will never let this vi be demolished! Doria said sternly, her arms were crossed in front of her chest, -Do you know how much this vi is worth when demolished? Forty million! Star, I see you want to have this vi, its just a fantasy! But, maybe its possible if you sell your body! C The fire in her heart was fully lit. Estre remembered the ten million they had taken three years ago. She clenched her fist and raised her hand to p Dorias face. Just as her palm was about to fall, her wrist was intercepted by a force. -Aunt, are you all right? Ivan Martinez, who hurried out of the vi, asked his future mother-inw with concern, and Estre gave Ivan a cold look, holding up the portrait and left the vi. Before leaving the Blue Region, Ivan chased after her, grabbed her wrist and asked, Why did youe back? She scoffed, -Why cant I go back! Ivan, dont upset me! She pulled her wrist out of his palm forcefully, her scarlet eyes looked like a small irritated beast, and she red at him angrily! -Do you dislike me? Star! Where did you get 10 million three years ago? -What qualifications do you have to ask me that! Heh, you know that Doria and Irene took the ten million? Are you involved in that? Ivan was silent for two seconds with a guilty conscience, and then he grabbed his wrist again, -How could you make so much money in less than a year? Estre, you dedicated yourself to being a prostitute! Sheughed, with a chilling smile, I was really blind to be your girlfriend before! You disgust me! She broke away from his hand, held the portrait, turned and walked away without looking back. But by the time he turned around, his eyes were red. The grievances and hatred in his heart rolled like a stormy sea. She would have to take her revenge and she would have to make Doria, her daughter and Ivan pay their due price! He took a deep breath and dialed Pes phone number. He remembered that in Pes address book there were many cell phone numbers of high-ss people. -Pearl, do you have Adams cell phone number? Vi of the Rouco family, in the study room. Adam stood in front of the window and answered a call. -Boss, Estre had a surrogacy three years ago because her father Stefano went bankrupt and was in debt. To help her father pay off the debt, Estre agreed to the surrogacy, but the ten million at the time seemed to have been carried by her stepmother and stepsister. Her fathermitted suicide by jumping off the building because the creditor forced her into debt. Even the Berrocal family vi became the property of her stepmother. Three years ago, after giving birth to her daughter, she went to study in Paris. It seems that Estre should have no idea that Paulita is her biological daughter. As soon as Santino finished talking, another call came in on Adams cell phone.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. He hung up on Santinos call and took the call from this unknown number, a familiar young female voice came from the phone, with a slight hoarseness, as if she had just cried. -Hey, Mr. Adam, its Star. You said youre interested in my body. Does it still count? Adam arched his eyebrows, his ck eyes slid slyly, I was only joking, Miss Berrocal, did you take it seriously? Estre swallowed saliva and said with difficulty, Mr. Adam, as long as you can stay in the vige of Berrocal, I am willing to do anything. Adam was silent for a long time, which made her feel as if she was sinking to the icy seabed and was about to suffocate and drown. Only then did she hear an indifferent male voice from her cell phone. -I am not interested in keeping a mistress. Estre plucked up her courage, closed her eyes and said in a deep voice, I am not going to be his mistress. Mr. Adam, I know youck Mrs. Rouco, and Ick a strong and powerful backing. Chapter 11: Sexual Indeference? Ha, how daring, there were many women who wanted to have sex with him in the city N, and there were countless women who wanted to be his mistress, but for him, she was the first woman to say she wanted to be Mrs. Rouco. Where did her self-confidencee from? -Ick a wife, but there are plenty of good women who want to be my wife. It seems that you are not eligible to negotiate terms with me, much less make a deal with me. Just as Adam was about to hang up, Estre said hurriedly, -Mr. Adam you posted Mrs. Roucos position in thepany, you must be very anxious to get married, I can ept a sham marriage, after its all over, I definitely wontplicate it for you. A sham marriage? Adams thin lips tickled silently. This woman was a bit interesting. Estre did not get Adams answer, pressed her nervous emotions and said, -If it were another woman, even if she epts a sham marriage with you, Im afraid it willplicate you afterwards-. -Are you so confident that you wontplicate things for me? C -Of course, Mr. Adam, I tell you honestly that I am frigid in sex. Besides, my heart died three years ago. C Three years earlier, her life as a daughter of a wealthy family changedpletely overnight. After experiencing a loss of dignity, her fathermitting suicide by jumping off a building, Ivans shameless betrayal and the cruelty of Doria and her daughter, the only thing left in her heart was revenge. Adam considered her words, that she was frigid in sex, said in a cold and maic voice, You better be frigid in sex. -So Mr. Adam?? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. -This matter, after all, is very important, I need two days to think about it. Estre sighed quietly, Well, Im waiting for Mr. Adams answer. After Adam hung up the phone, a small arm pushed the studio door open. -Dad! Who are you calling! Youre noting with me to draw! C The little girl came running into the studio on two short legs holding the picture she had just drawn. Adam bent down and took his daughter in his arms, and looked at her, Let daddy see your drawing. Adam looked at the watercolor painting, which was painted by Paulita a few days ago. Before in the drawing there was only him and her, but now one more person appeared. He frowned slightly, -Who is it? C The little girl said in a milky voice, This is Estre. When Estre gave us a drawing lesson today, Pa painted secretly because the teacher said we would have to draw daddy, mommy and ourselves, I cant miss mommy. Dad, if I tell my ssmates that she is my mom, will they believe me? The little girls little finger pointed to Estre painted on her drawing, raised her innocent face and asked Adam. Fearing that his daughter was sad, Adam lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair, he said, -Of course, theyll believe you. -Dad, if mom takes a long time toe back from Mars, can you ask Estre to be my mom? Adams eyes were surprised, looking at the little boy with amusement and he muttered, -Youre going to have to ask Estre. The little girl smiled brightly and narrowed her big eyes, Ill ask her when I go to school tomorrow! As soon as Estre returned to the residence, Pe stopped her to ask questions. -Star, how was your interview today? Speaking of the interview, Estre raised her hand and patted her forehead, -Dont mention the interview, I went to the wrong ce and made a joke. Pe saw that she was not in a good mood, besides she returned with a portrait of Stefano in her hand, Have you returned to the Berrocal family vi this afternoon? He wrung out the towel from the bathroom and gently wiped Stefanos dusty portrait, and replied: -Well, I saw Doria and Ivan, and they were molting. C -What? Did you see those two sons of bitches? They didnt do anything bad to you? Sheughed weakly and shook her head. -No. I was so innocent before. I was betrayed lied to by Doria and Irene, and Ivan abandoned me. Ive lost everything I could have lost. I have nothing to fear anymore. -That Doria and Irene are two sons of bitches! As for Ivan, a bastard! Another day Ill introduce you to my brother! A great, warm, iparable man! Dont even think about that bastard Ivan! Estre looked at Pe, remembering the deal she had with Adam, and bit her lips slightly. If Pe knew she could sacrifice herself for her fathers vi, would she think she was a whore too? Okay, Id better not tell her for this moment so that Pe wouldnt misunderstand her, anyway, her deal with Adam shouldntst long. Tonight, she slept extremely restless. The mans hot breath sprayed her skin like a me, extremely hot, the man and woman were making love on the double bed. The erect, muscr man squeezed her under him, his actions were very wild and dominating. But he was too strong, she couldnt take it anymore, she begged him tearfully to be gentle. -Gentler? Are you sure? You dont want ten million anymore? She was crying like a kitten, she seemed to be thrown into a huge whirlpool, her whole body ached but she felt a strange numbness, such pleasure made her panic. -No please please please ah-! It turned out to be a dream! Star awoke from her sleep and sat up in bed in a sweat. Three years had passed, but this nightmare still haunted her from time to time. At times, I was also curious to know who and what kind of person the man, the girls father, was. -Star, whats wrong? Are you having a nightmare? Outside her room, Pes worried voice rang out. -Oh, Im fine! He raised his eyes and looked at the rm clock on the side: it was seven forty-five, almost eight oclock. Hey down on the bed, arms resting on his sweaty forehead, and calmed down for a while before getting out of bed. After washing and breakfast, she went to the foreignnguage kindergarten. At 8:30 in the morning, Estre had just arrived at the kindergarten, Pa with the pink Peppa Pig backpack called out to her from afar, -Estre! Estre followed her voice and saw Pae running toward her with a small backpack on her back. As she approached her, she couldnt stop herself and her face fell into herp. -Star, good morning! Estre smiled and rubbed the little girls short messy hair, Good morning, Pa. He held the little girl in one hand, unconsciously looked outside the kindergarten, Who brought you to school this morning? -It was Dad! C He was a little surprised, remembered his dealings with Adam, and then looked at Paulita. If Paulita knew, she could be his stepmother? would she be unhappy? For an unknown reason, the first time she saw Pa and when she learned of her familys situation, she inexplicably felt sorry for this little girl. -Star, I have something I want to show you. C The little girl touched Estre who was in a daze, and as she pulled her to sit on the steps with her, she took off the small backpack on her back. Estre pursed her lips and smiled and asked, What are you going to show me? The little girl opened the zipper of her backpack and took out a watercolor drawing from the backpack, Star, look! I drew you next to my father and me! This way, my father and I wont be alone! Star, youre not alone anymore! C Chapter 12: Estrella to be Paula’s mother Estres eyes twitched, her gaze fixed on the watercolor drawing of the warm family of three rtives. -Pa is lonely? The little girl held her little face, the big bright eyes turned, nodded seriously and said miserably, -Hmm! Pa I dont have any friends, my mom neveres back from Mars to see me. Palomas mother makes Paloma beautiful braids every day, and Pa also wants mommy to braid my braids for me. Estre couldnt helpughing and raised her hand to touch the cute short hair. -Pa, you have short hair and they cant braid it. Paulita pouted and said sadly, -Because no one helped me braid braids, and my dad took me to the hairdresser to cut my hair. Papa said he couldnt do the braids, and papa is so stupid. Estre snorted andughed, imagining Adam clumsily holding the chiquitas hair, frowned, and couldnt braid it. She had heard of Adams fierce ways in business. However, it was hard to imagine that such an Adam had no alternative. -Dont cut your hair this time, I can help you braid it. The little girl frowned and asked thoughtfully, -Hmm? Is it a nice braid like Palomas? -Of course, Pa is so pretty, and the braids must look very beautiful on you. The little girls soft white hands suddenly grabbed her, Star, my mother cante back from the Mars, can you be my mother temporarily? Estre was surprised, Huh? The little girl sat down on the steps with a sigh and said pitifully, -If Estre wont be my mother, then my daddy will definitely let other women be Pas mother, but those aunts will mistreat me Pa, they wont give me food Pa, and they will beat me Pa. Estre, if they will hurt me and I will end up in the hospital, will youe to see me?-? The little girls big teary eyes looked at her innocently, and her pitiful little appearance made her feel pain. Would Adams wives mistreat this little girl? With Adams presence, logically they did not dare, but behind his back, would it really be as the little girl said, not giving her food, mistreating her or even beating her? Estres motherhood was overwhelming, and she asked anxiously, -Does your father usually take the women home? To make Estre her mother, Paulita did not hesitate to betray her father, put her little arm across his chest and said indignantly, -Humph! When my daddy brings the women home, he no longer pays any attention to me, and sends me away to y alone. Estre frowned and could not contain herself from being angry. This Adam seemed like a gentleman. She thought he was very fond of Paulita and cared for her. It turned out that he preferred women to his daughter. -Do you really want me to be your mother? -Of course! Because I know Estre wont mistreat me! She also wanted to protect Pa, but she was not the one who made the decision, -This, you have to ask your fathers opinion, what I say doesnt matter. However, even if I cannot be your mother, I willmunicate with your father and ask your father to apany you further. The little girl blinked deftly with her big eyes, Star, I take it as you agree! Estre looked at the little girl with affection, and took her little hand, Okay, hurry up and go to ss. When school ended in the afternoon, Paulita was thest of the ss to leave. With the experience of thest time, Estre called Adam directly and the phone rang for a long time before he answered it. -Estre spoke. Mr. Adam, its four oclock and all the children in the ss have left. When are youing to pick up Pa? The man on the other end of the line, raised his wrist and looked at his watch, his voice was low and calm, -Im in a meeting and it wont be over for another two hours, please take care of Pa now. As soon as he finished saying, he hung up the call. -- Estre twitched the corners of her mouth. Would anyone else be such a parent? I really doubted that Adam found Pa on the street. Wasnt Adam afraid that she would kidnap Pa? Estre lowered her eyes, looked at the little girl standing at her feet with a small backpack, looking at the little girl, squatted down and said quietly, -Your father has important things to do right now, hes going to pick you up in a little while, why dont I take you to y around? The little girl was not sad at all, she pped her hands and said happily, Okay! Star, can we go to your house and y? She led the little girl out of the kindergarten, as she talked to her, -Hey, shall we go to my house? But there is nothing fun at my house. -I just want to go to Estres house! If a girl bullies me next time, I can go to Estres house!? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Estre pursed her lips and smiled. This little girl was pretty smart and knew how to run away. -If a girl bullies you, you have to call me first. You cant run off by yourself, youll get lost, you know? -Estre, can you give me your phone number? Estre agreed without thinking, -All right. The little girl was wearing a smart phone watch with a touch screen, and her little wrist brought Estre close to her, Estre, put in your phone number, and I can call you next time! Estre put her cell phone number, -Thats it. The two left the kindergarten, as they passed a KFC, the little girl suddenly stopped and stood there not wanting to leave, her little hand touched her stomach. Estre looked at her with a smile, Are you hungry? Do you want to eat KFC? The little girl nodded, Um, Estre, can I have KFC? -Of course, lets go in. After entering the KFC, Estre asked Paulita for a childrensbo, and ordered a ss of Coke and a hamburger for herself. The little girl grabbed the Colonels chicken nuggets and nibbled happily, seeing her eating so happily, Estre couldnt help but ask her curiously, -Does your father bring you to eat KFC on the weekends? She shook her head, two greasy little hands held the drink, and the little mouth bit the straw and sucked, -Daddy said that eating KFC was not good for your health, so he never brought me here to eat KFC. Sure, KFC was fried food, although a lot of kids liked to eat it, but it was really bad for your health. But it was worth it, seeing that the little girl was eating it so happily. However, it seemed that Adam apanied Paulita very little. While eating the mashed potatoes, Paulita was talking to Estre, Estre, can you not tell my dad that I ate KFC today? Otherwise, hes going to be mad at me. -Okay, this is a secret between us, I wont tell your father. Suddenly, Paulita stood up, crossed the table, leaned with her little hands and reached over with her little lips, and gave a loving kiss on Estres face, -Thank you Estre!-. Star was surprised, he touched her face because he was kissed by her, he felt happy for no reason. Even if she really did be Paulitas stepmother in the future, it would be because of the exchange with Adam, but how could she now be under the illusion that she was really Paulitas mother? Chapter 13: He won them! In the Rouco building, in the presidents office. After Adam hung up the phone, Santino rubbed his nose and asked curiously, Boss, you left Pa to Miss Berrocal, is she reliable? In thest three years, although Paulitas secrecy measures have been quite good, many people still try to kidnap Paulita to threaten you- The man sat quietly in the ck chair, his slender fingers intertwined on the desk haphazardly, and a dark light shone in his ck eyes, -Im just taking this opportunity to see what exactly was your purpose? for the money, or you really dont know anything. C At KFC, Pa filled up and burped on a full stomach. Estre took a handkerchief and wiped the corners of the little girls mouth, Are you full? Shall we go? Estre was about to get up, the phone rang and the caller ID showed it was Adam. When I answered the phone, the male voice was clear and maic, and sounded very pleasant. -Where are they? Estre looked around and said, -We are here at KFC next to shopping malls. C The man replied indifferently, Ill be right there. After hanging up, Estre said, Pa, your father ising, lets go out and wait for him. She saw that the little girl was silent, her two big ck eyes shiny and cute were fixed directly on the coke in front of her, Estre looked at the coke and smiled, -Do you still want to drink coke? In the childrensbo there was only one juice, apparently she also wanted to drink Coca-C. She put her two little hands on the table, her little chin on her arms, and her little mouth was unsatisfied and said, -Daddy never lets me drink c to Pa, I just want to taste it. My friend said Coke was delicious. Starughed out loud, why didnt Adam let him eat this and that? Although these things were not good for the childrens health, they couldnt even eat a bite, could they? -Then sit here and wait for me, Ill help you buy another ss. While standing in line, Estre asionally nced at the little girl sitting here, for fear of being taken away by the dealers, and when she returned after buying a ss of Coca-C, the little girl jumped happily out of her seat, -Estre, how well you treat me! Estre handed him the Coke, But you cant drink too much. Youve just eaten and youre full. Drinking too much will make you feel ufortable. -Yes, Ill take a sip. Not long after Estre drove Paulita out of KFC, a Range Rover pulled up in front of them. The passenger door of the Range Rover opened and a young woman carrying a Chanel bag got out. Estre looked up and saw that the woman was not someone else, but her stepmothers daughter, Irene. -I didnt expect to meet you here. I was surprised when I heard that Ivan told me you were back. What happened? You couldnt stand it anymore outside, so you came back to the city N? Irene deliberately touched therge diamond on the ring finger of her left hand and looked at it provocatively, Ivan proposed to me a few days ago, and Ivan and I are having a wedding next month. Ivan got out of the car, put his arms around Irenes shoulders and said, Estre, I hope you cane to our wedding, after all, you are Irenes sister. Estre said in a cold tone, -Herst name is Guilln, myst name is Berrocal, how is it possible that we have a family rtionship? You two, if there is nothing else, I will leave first. Estre took Paulitas little hand and was about to walk away. Irene took out a wedding invitation from Chanels bag and handed it to her, she teased and boasted in her ear, -Ivan and I came to the mall to buy marriage supplies, since I am meeting you here, I dont need to make a special trip to send you invitation, sister, I hope you can witness in my wedding and see how happy I am.-. Estre lifted the corners of her mouth, took the invitation and tore it into pieces. She looked coldly at the two of them, and smiled, Sister, this wedding, Im not going. I will prepare a great gift for your next wedding. Irenes face turned ck on the spot, and she stomped, -Ivan, listen, what nonsense she is talking! C Ivan consoled Irene, -Dont listen to her, you are much happier than she is. At this moment, Paulita, who was standing next to Estres legs, raised her little face and suddenly spoke, Mommy, did daddye here yet? Estres eyes trembled, - itsing. It was not known why, the little girl suddenly showed her affection, -Mommy, hug. Estre was surprised by her, who squatted down unnaturally and held the little girl in her arms. In the eyes of Ivan and Irene, who were standing to one side, a lot of surprise appeared. When did Estre get married? Do you have a daughter this big? Ivan could not stand it any longer and asked, Estre, when did you get married? He hugged Paulita and said with augh, I need to tell you, when did I get married? Irene simply provoked, -You betrayed Ivan when you were still with him, didnt you? I see this little girl, should she be more than three years old? Star? Youre really shameless! -Am I shameless? You stole your sisters boyfriend and you stole the property and the house of the Berrocal family along with your mother, and they unt it, arent you shameless? Irene was not able to win her over, so she raised her hand and strangled her arm, she was going to hit her. Paulita looked around and saw a familiar ck Maybach, pointed with her little finger and shouted excitedly, -Daddys here! When the little girl screamed, the eyes of the other three adults looked at the limited edition luxury car parked on the side of the road. Irenes eyes shrank fiercely. This Maybach, it was worth at least 60 million euros. When did Estre marry such a rich man?? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. However, maybe he was an ugly old man. Irene was in the mindset of seeing a joke, but when the Maybach door opened, a pair of straight, slender male legs stepped out of the car. The man was wearing a well-made ck shirt and his lower body was wearing neat ck pants, and the hem of the shirt was tucked into the pants, he had broad shoulders and narrow hips, he was tall and straight, with a clear and powerful aura, especially the face, which was more handsome than male celebrities. He was not an ugly old man at all, he was really an extinct rich man. Adam approached Estre and Paulita with long legs. Paulita pointed at Irene and Ivan, pouted andined, Daddy, someone cursed Estre! The mans gaze was very cold, and when he turned his eyes to look at Ivan and Irene, the look in his eyes was frozen. -Adam, Mr. Adam? Ivan and Irene looked at each other, and Estres husband turned out to be Adam, the manager of the Rouco Group? Irene scoffed, -Estre, are you lying to us? Mr. Adam is not married at all, are you daydreaming too much? C Star looked at the two maces, she really wanted to retaliate, but she was afraid that Adam would tell their true rtionship. With curved lips, she held the little girl in one hand and took the initiative to grab Adams arm with the other, she looked up at Adam, smiled sweetly, and said, Love, lets go home, I really dont want to talk to these two people. Chapter 14: A big man and a little girl came to eat at his house Estres face was calm, it showed that she was very happy with her life, looking at Adam with admiration, but in reality she was very worried in her heart. If Adam withdrew his hand at this point and dered the real rtionship in front of Irene and Ivan, he would be truly ashamed. Paulita helped him and said to Adam with affection, Dad, lets go home! Me and Estre dont like these two people! Adams deep gaze was fixed on Estres beautiful little face, and in his clear, cold eyes a yful smile appeared, and he pulled out the arm that was clutched by her. She felt a little uneasy, but in the next second, she felt something heavy on her shoulder.. The mans long arms embraced her and Pa, with a quiet smile on her face, Well, were going home. Estre was bewildered, and before the dismayed eyes of Ivan and Irene, she was taken by Adam to the Maybach, which was worth more than 60 million euros. As the ck Maybach passed Ivans Range Rover, he deliberately stopped. The mans distant gaze prated the ss window, he cast a nce at Ivan and Irene. Maybach left quickly, causing a lot of dust in the air, Ivan and Irenen had a mouthful of dust! Irene stomped on the high heels, pulled the car door angrily, whileining, -Ivan! You should change your car! Look at the Maybach and then look at your broken down Range Rover! I didnt think I lost the unlucky Star!-. Ivan patiently consoled her, Well, my dear, isnt it normal for Adam to drive a car worth more than 60 million? Why should we have problems with ourselves? -I have no problem with Adam! Im not convinced! That Estre turned out to be Mrs. Rouco now! After that, how can I still be in this social circle? She will definitely repress and retaliate against us with Adams great support! Ivan looked at the Maybach that had disappeared from the dust, frowned and said, -When did Adam get married? Why was there no news? C Irene narrowed her eyes, -Hmph, Estre wanted to lie to me, it wasnt that easy, Adam is single, when did a wife suddenly appear? Im going to find out more about this matter! In Maybach, Pa fell asleep leaning on Estres arms, holding the ss of coke in her arms. Estre carefully removed the Coca-C from the little girls arms, Adn looked at the back seat from the rearview mirror and abruptly said, Who let you take Pa to eat KFC? Star was stunned, she apologized, -.. Im sorry, I saw that she really wanted to eat it, thats why but only once, it wont cause much impact on her health. -You used this method to please the children, Miss Berrocal, dont you think your methods are clumsy? The mans indifferent voice was harsh and cruel. Estre furrowed her eyebrows and said with disgust, Mr. Adam, although I did not understand what your intention was to help me at that moment, I thank you very much for everything you have done to me. You dont let Pa eat fried food, or drink coke, you do that out of concern for her health. But you add this stress to a three year old girl, she cant feel any pleasure from her childhood, she just feels sad. And you spend too little time with Pa, she and the other little friends in the kindergarten cant integrate, I just feel sorry for her being mistreated by you. Adam raised his eyebrows slightly, he heard this womans words of justice and that she had told him many things to teach him, he didnt even feel angry, -Do I mistreat her? She swallowed her saliva and bit her lip, Dont you? You often bring strange women home. Its your right, but you allow those women to abuse her, its your negligence as a father. Adam did not get angry, but ratherughed. Did he often bring strange women home and allow those women to abuse Pa? These things were deliberately invented by the ingenious Pa, did she want Estre to feel sorry for her? -Are you using me of not being a qualified parent? She looked out the car window and said, -How dare I use Mr. Adam, besides, I dont have that power. Paulitacks love. As Paulitas teacher, I only hope you can give Paulita more parental love. Haha, this woman, who had given birth to a daughter and disappeared for three years, had not fulfilled a bit of her responsibility as a mother, but now she hade to use him of not having enough parental love for Paulita? -Mr. Adam, stop at the next intersection, I can go home by myself. But Adam paid no attention to him. -- Star pursed her lips and the atmosphere was strange. She said so many ugly things on impulse, and if Adam held a grudge, it would take no effort for him to pinch her to death. She realized itter and became restless. Damn it, why couldnt he restrain himself, why did he provoke people like Adam? And all his little emotions, without exception, were seen by Adam.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. The mans thin lips curved, and the thin lips said two words neatly, -You address. - Mar Azul Community. It was very rare, she obediently reported the name of themunity where she lived, probably because the mans aura was too strong, so strong that Estre did not dare to disobey. As they approached Comunidad de Mar Azul, the little girl in Estres arms also woke up, rubbed her eyes with her little hand and puckered up her pink mouth and asked, Daddy, are we at Estres house yet? -Well, were early. When she arrived at Comunidad de Mar Azul, Estre got out of the car and Pa also got out of the car. The little girl took Estres hand, smiled at Adam and said, Daddy, lets go to dinner at Estres house tonight, okay? - Pa, my house She had not finished her words to refuse, Adam got out of the car, copied his pockets with both hands, and agreed, -Okay. C -- Estre twitched the corners of her mouth. What would this man want to do? Estre walked to the apartment door with a big and a little girl, slowly pulled out the keys. If Pe was at home, what should I exin? Thinking in such aplicated way, Pa who was next to her raised her white and tender face, blinked her big eyes and asked innocently, -Sta, cant you open the door? Ask my father to help you. -No, no, I can Estre plucked up her courage, and opened the door. There was no noise in the house and Pe was not home. This recognition made Estre feel less pressured. Fortunately, Pe was not at home. Estre changed her slippers, looked at the big one and the little one outside the door, there were no extra slippers at home, and said, -Come in, you dont need to change your slippers. The little girl pressed her little chin hard, and then jumped up and down merrily, while the big one? with his hands in his pockets, his face coolly stepped on his long legs and bowed slightly, and entered the house. Fortunately, there were vegetables in the fridge, otherwise I would have to buy vegetables for them. She had dinner with Paulita at KFC, why would she have to prepare another dinner especially for Adam? He stood in front of the refrigerator and banged his head in annoyance, suddenly a cold male voice sounded in his ear, -I dont eat green onions and garlic, and that the taste is lighter. -- He really knew how to make demands! Chapter 15: Paternity Test Results Vi of the Rouco family. When Santino sent the paternity test report to the vi, he only saw Olivia in the downstairs living room. -Director Olivia, isnt the boss back? Olivia looked at the yard and said, His car wasnt there. Maybe hes picking up Paulita. Santino, did you have something to look for him? Santino pinched the packing paper bag in his hand and pretended to be fine and said, -Nothing, there was a document that the boss needs to review, I sent it to his study. After Santino sent the paternity test report to the studio and left, Olivia walked into Pa Roucos studio, opened the packing paper bag and saw a paternity test report. -The simrity between Estre and Pa Roucos paternity test results was 99 percent. Olivias eyes twitched fiercely and she looked at the picture of the woman in the profile. Is the woman she ran into that day really Paulitas real mother? she has been missing for three years, why did shee back at this time? Estre Did she want to use her identity as Paulitas biological mother to marry Adam?! -Mom! Mom! Where have you been? Outside the door sounded the voice of his son Dante Rouco, He quickly put the results of the report back to the original ce, and then quickly left the study. Estre prepared two dishes and a soup, they were simple and homey. He looked at the simple food on the table and then looked awkwardly at the two people sitting across from him. He said with a smile, -Simple food, eat what you want. Paulita was extremely enthusiastic, grabbed the spoon with her little hand and said, Estre, this soup looks delicious! Estre smiled at the child and said, I filled a bowl of soup for you. The atmosphere of this meal was extremely embarrassing, only Paulita was unconcerned and did not know what the embarrassment was. Adam did not speak while eating, and his movements were very graceful, just like a well-bred nobleman. Suddenly, a sudden cell phone ringing broke the silence on the table. Adam looked at the caller ID, frowned slightly, silently put down the dishes and went to the far balcony of the living room to answer the phone. It was Santinos call. -Chief, the paternity test report results are out, I saw you werent home, so I put it on the desk in your study.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Adams expression changed, he answered indifferently and hung up the phone. When he returned to the living room, he said to Paulita, who was lying on the table, Paulita, have you finished eating? go home to daddy. Paulita twisted her body, frowned and said, -Daddy, I still wanted to watch cartoons at Estres house for a while, could we go hometer? Adam bit his lip and saw that the boy refused to leave, so he said in a serious tone, -There is a special movie theater for you, you couldnt go home to see? Adam usually spoke in a serious tone. Although he was kinder to Paulita, but sometimes he still could not control himself. After all, Adam was a serious man outside, and was not as gentle as the mother. Paulita was very loud when she first learned to speak. Because Adam was sometimes very busy, he was bored noisy, subconsciously looking at her. As long as he looked at her, the little girl cried at once. Adam loved Paulita very much, when she cried, he could do nothing with her. At this moment, Paulita saw her fathers face serious, his eyes full of tears, his little mouth puckered and he got down from his chair. He said angrily, -I went home, why did you kill me? I wanted to go home and I told Grandpa, Dad was starting to attack me again! Adam was in a bad mood, frowned, picked up his jacket, turned around and walked out the door, not taking the angry girl behind him. Estre saw Paulita poor behind Adam, she could not help but feel a pain in her heart. She stood up and said, -Lord Adam, you didnt want Paulita to y with me, she could have said so. gently. why were you killing her? You were going to have a great impact on the girl. The man had a cold expression on his face, clearly violent to a three-year-old girl. He turned to one side and looked at her with clear eyes, If I remember correctly, Mrs. Estre was not yet Mrs. Rouco. -I Adams words were even more aggressive, -I often brought strange women home, you didnt need to criticize me. As for how I discipline Paulita, you dont even need to criticize me. After Adam finished speaking, he picked up Paulita, who was standing next to his legs, and left the house. Paulita, whoy down on Adams shoulders, waved her white hand to Estre and said, Estre, Im leaving! See you tomorrow! He waited for Adam and Paulita to leave, Estrese sat on a chair and leaned his forehead. Shes meddlesome, her own problems still unresolved, and now Adam was angry again, was there a glue in her mind? She should have treated Adam like a god, but she was inexplicably angry and distressed when she saw him treat Paulita so carelessly. On the way back to the vi, Paulita sat in the passenger seat, holding his little arm and ignoring Adam. Adam looked at the girl, -Your little mouth was so high that you could hang a pot.-. -Dad, why were you so cruel to Estre? Adam raised his hand and rubbed the little girls head, Were you still angry with Dad? She just wanted to see if Estre really wanted to be nice to the little girl. Estre now had something to ask him to do. But in this case, she risked making him angry for the girl. Obviously, Estre really likes Paulita. -Dad, I really like Estre, so you shouldnt be so fierce with Estre next time! Otherwise, Paulita will be very angry! Adam has raised a girl for three years, but since Estre appeared, Paulita waspletely biased towards her, so he felt very ufortable. The little girl pouted her mouth, looked at him pleadingly and said, Daddy, could you let Estre be my mother? -Did you really want me to be your mother so much? The girl nodded earnestly several times. Olivia was sitting in the living room ying with her five-year-old son with blocks, but he was distracted the whole time. When the car engine sounded in the yard, he was startled and threw the blocks he had built. Dante frowned and said, -Mom, you ruined the building blocks I built! I went to rebuild again! He waited for Adam toe through the door with Paulita, Olivia touched Dantes little head and said, Dante, your sister is back. You went to y with her. Paulita ran with a small backpack, -Brother! -Major sowing -Major sowing After Adam coldly greeted Olivia and said to Paulita, -Paulita, you yed with your brother and daddy first upstairs to work. -Dad, you went to earn money! Adam walked up the stairs on his long legs and went straight to the studio. He opened the study door and saw the paternity test report on the desk. Chapter 16: The mother is noble because of the son’s nobility The next morning, when Estre arrived at the kindergarten, she saw the familiar ck car parked at the gate. There was a tall man leaning against the side of the car, as if waiting for someone. -Mr. Adam? Adam winked a ck eye,nded on her delicate little face, parted his thin lips and said, -Mrs. Star, you got in the car, we talked. -Shall we talk? Star restlessly climbed into the car, Adam and the usual calm, and threw the prepared agreement in front of her, his cool voice could not hear ups and downs, -you looked, if there was no problem, you could sign it. Star was surprised, his gaze fell on the agreement in front of him, not so much to an agreement, which was more like a deed. But this condition was extremely attractive. The Vi Rouco did not need to be demolished, and its name was written again. After seeing this, Estre took the ck pen and signed it without hesitation. Adam arched his eyebrows, this woman really had no guard at all. She just looked at the contract and signed it, wouldnt she be afraid he would sell her out? -From today, you were my nominal wife, Paulitas mother, but not to the outside world. What he meant was that they not only wanted to fake a marriage, but also hid the marriage from the outside world. -Besides, I hoped you could take a good look at the content of the agreement. I didnt want you to breach the contract. Estre nodded and said, Mr. Adam, you didnt worry, I read this agreement carefully. Adam furrowed his eyebrows slightly and said quietly, From now on, you have to call me by another name. She didnt react for a moment, Huh? -Call me Adam. Estres teary eyes met the mans concentrated gaze, her ears turned red, she bit her lower lip and said, -.. Adam? The man replied, Yes. Are you sure you wanted to call that? They seemed unfamiliar with each other. Adam looked at her and exined, In order not to make the others suspicious, I hoped that you were able to hide our fake marriage from everyone, including Paulita. -Okay, Sir Adam. She bit her tongue and frowned. For a while, she couldnt say anything. -Tonight, I took you to dinner with the Rouco family. Estre was surprised, did I go to see her parents tonight? - Was it too fast? I wasnt ready yet Adam looked at her with indifference and said, When you were ready, it is possible that the Vi Rouco could have been demolished. -- Estre moved her mouth. This man was truly utilitarian. As long as he talked about a deal, he was indifferent. -If you had no other problems, you were able to get out of the car. - Good.- Estre opened the door, and as soon as she got out of the car holding the agreement, the man had already started the car and left. This man is really When I saw that Rouco gave him the Vi, he forgave him! Estre entered the kindergarten while looking at the agreement. So many rules bothered her. Party A, Adam. Party B, Estre. -Party B did not interfere with Party As private life. Party B must have moved to Party As designated residence within three days. Party B should have obeyed all instructions and arrangements of Party A- Party B did not interfere with Party As private life. This is a treatise on hegemony! Estre frowned, pulled out her cell phone and called Adam. -Why should I have moved? -Mrs. Rouco, what normal couples have you seen living apart? Estre was stunned, they werent a normal couple in the first ce. Furthermore, Adam told him, -In order not to make anyone suspicious, you had better cooperate obediently, otherwise the matter will be revealed. I was able to give you the Vi Rouco, and I was also able to recover the property of the Vi Rouco. In this case, he had to bow his head. Estre immediately narrowed her eyes and said in a very good tone, -All right, Adam, I will strictlyply with all agreements. -It was better that you said it and do it. -- In the exclusive elevator of the Rouco Group building. Adam and Olivia stood in silence. Olivia looked at the mans handsome side face, and finally opened her mouth to break the silence and said, Adam, have you been looking for Paulitas birth mother recently? Adam put his hands in his pants pocket, nodded his head and said, Tonight I will take her back to the Rouco family so you can meet her. Olivias heart pounded, her slender fingers slowly clenched into a fist, but her face was very calm. -You were nning to get married? The electricity sounded and the door opened. Adam said in a calm voice, We have already received the certificate and registered. After dropping this sentence, the man exited the elevator. Olivia stood in the elevator for a long time without reaction. It is only a woman that the mother is noble for the nobility of the son. And Adam was just using that woman to deal with the urgency of marriage at home. what was he worried about? Adam and she had been close since childhood and grew up together. She did not believe that in Adams heart, a woman of unknown origin was more important than her. When school ended in the afternoon, Estre took Paulita out of kindergarten. At the same time, Adams car arrived. Paulita said happily, Estre, daddy said you woulde home with us for dinner tonight. Was it true? Star squeezed the girls face softly, -really. When they got into the car, Adam looked at the womans dress in the back seat in the rearview mirror and furrowed his eyebrows slightly. The car stopped in front of a clothing store. They went into the clothing store and Adam looked around for a week, picked out a dress and said, Take this one and try it on.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. The employee smiled respectfully and politely, Well, Mr. Adam. Mr. Adam, your vision was really good. This was the new arrival of our store. Estre took the dress to the fitting room, Adam and Paulita sat on the couch and waited for a long time. The man put the financial magazine in his hand on the table, got up and walked to the assembly room and knocked on the door with his slender fingers. In the fitting room, came Estres ufortable voice, That the zipper behind me cant be pulled up. She thought it was a female employee and turned to open the fitting room, but didnt expect it was a tall man who burst into the narrow fitting room like this. The man closed the door, frowned impatiently and said, Turn around. Star bit her lip and blushed and turned her back to him. Her white skin was exposed to Adams eyes. Adam raised his ck eyes and his hand, pulled up the zipper. The mans cool fingertips slid across her tender skin, she felt a little itchy, and her cheeks were red. Star despised herself silently in her heart, why was she shy, he just helped her pull the zipper! But his heartbeat elerated without evidence. When she came out of the fitting room, Paulita jumped up and ran, Wow, Estre, you were so beautiful! You and my dadbined well! Her cheeks turned even redder, Paulita frowned and asked worriedly, Star, why was your face so red? -I was a little hot. -Lets go. Adam brought Paulita to the front and smiled. Chapter 17: Getting to know your family A Maybach pulled into the Rouco familys yard and parked firmly on the lushwn. Estre clenched her sweaty fists. She was a little nervous. Although she and Adam were pretending to be a couple, she now had the feeling that they were a real couple going to meet her inws. Adam got out of the car. Seeing that Estre was still sitting, Adam knocked on the window and said, -Do you want me to hold you? Estre took a deep breath and opened the door. Biting her lips and said, -Im a little nervous. Do I want to know if its hard to get along with your family? C Actually, Estre had been more interested in asking if his family was as hard to get along with as he was. But she didnt dare. She thought it was so hard to get along with Adam, thats how everyone in his family was and they must all be simr to him in temperament. Paulita consoled him and said, Estre, my grandfather and my aunt are very nice. And my grandmother and uncle died. C Estre thought that Adams family had a simple familyposition, with no entangled feuds. Therefore, she only had to get along with Adams father and sister-inw. Thinking this way, Estre was much calmer. Holding Estres hands, Paulita entered the house. Adam grabbed Estres wrist and said, -Wait a minute. C Estre asked, Whats wrong?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Estre saw Adam pull a ck velvet-lined case from his pocket. He opened it and a diamond-studded ring appeared. The ring was very simple and elegant, with sparkling diamonds, which was very expensive at first nce. Adam shook Estres hand and put on the ring that fit her very well. -Why are you putting the ring on me? Our rtionship is fake C Before she could finish the words, Adam had interrupted her-I want to make everything perfect. C Estre was stunned. She had not expected Adam to be so attentive. She thought they had just met and the ring Adam chose was the perfect one for her. In the room, there was a very depressing and strange atmosphere. Adam took Estre into the living room and introduced her to her father-Father, this is Estre. Estre, this is my father. C Even though Estre had prepared for all this, she was still a little nervous. She said-Hi, Dad, its Estre. C Roberto Rouco sat on the sofa, taking a period. He didnt even nce at Estre, just snorted-Adn, I am your father. I didnt participate in either of the two big events in your life. You always do before you tell me. Im not qualified to be your father. C Robert did not know that Adam had a daughter. Now that Adam had a wife, he is thest to know. He was very angry. The atmosphere between them was very ufortable. At the same time, Felipa came out of the kitchen, said, -Sir, dinner is ready. C Roberto took out the sses and put them on the small table. He nced at Adam with his deep eyes and said-The whole family is here. Lets have dinner. C Taking her grandfathers hand, Paulita approached Roberto and said, Grandfather, this is Estre. I like her very much, dont you like her too, right? C Smiling, Roberto asked his granddaughter, -I havent seen you like other women before, why do you like her so much? C Estre stayed in her high heels and she felt angry. Robertos words were not kind to her. If it wasnt for her home, she wouldnt be here being humiliated. In front of everyone, Adam raised his arm to hold her and said-because she is Paulitas biological mother. What Adam said surprised everyone. Star looked at Adam, unconsciously tugging Adams sleeve with her hand. Estre thought about what was wrong with Adam. They never kissed, they never even had a girl. The most surprised was Roberto. He looked carefully at Estre and then at his granddaughter next to her. He thought they looked very much alike. Roberto stood up with his crutch, gave Adam a deep look and ordered him: Come with me to the studio. C Estre forgot to let go of her sleeve because she was so uneasy. Adam slightly pulled Estres hand away andforted her-Wait for me a moment. Ill be right back. C When Adam and his father went upstairs, Olivia came over and petted Paulita. She said, -Paulita, Dante is watching animation. Can you go get him for dinner? C Paulita agreed, -Olivia, you help me to treat Estre well! C -Of course. C Olivia said. Now, there were Olivia and Estre in the room. She said, -There have been pregnant women before to force Adam to marry her, but none of those women were as cunning as you. You have secretly given birth to Adams baby so that he would have to carry it home. And now, showing up when hes forced to marry. You know how to look for opportunity. C After his words, Estre thought that Adam had made many women pregnant. Adam was adies man. At first she thought Adam was a cold person, but she did not expect him to have such a strong sex drive. Olivia sneered with her arms crossed and said, -But, I dont think you can be Adams wife all his life with the identity of Paulitas mother. Estre took a deep breath and, smiling, replied kindly, Mrs. Olivia, we have had a marriage certificate. We are legally married. I hope you will give us your blessing. C -You are nothing more than a person used by Adam to deceive Roberto. Dont pretend youre in love with Adam in front of me. C Estre lowered her head and nervously wondered if Olivia had guessed that she and Adam were cheating on Roberto because of his bad acting. Maybe she is too sensitive. Estre felt that this woman was against her. Estre lifted her head and smiled, I dont understand what youre saying. We are in love. I hope we get along as a family. C Olivia smiled a sneer and said, A family? Its impossible with you. C At the same time, Paulita and Dante left the room. Paulita walked up to Estre and asked, -Estre, do you want to visit my room? C Estre nodded and said to Olivia, -Olivia, forgive me. C It wasnt until Paulita took her out of the room that Estre rxed. This family was difficult to get along with. Estre thought that, from now on, she had to be careful. Chapter 18: Difficulty getting along with sister-in-law In the study, filled with the fragrance of tea, Roberto grabbed the crutch and asked in a low voice-is the girl Paulitas mother, really? C Adam passed the DNA report to Roberto and said, If you dont believe, you can see it. This is the result of the identification. C Roberto took the report and saw that it said the DNA simrity was 99%. So Star was Paulitas biological mother? Roberto nodded his head. Hepromised and said-Since she is Paulitas mother, I have no problem with them getting married. But I am still worried about this girl. She was a surrogate mother A little angry, Adam interrupted, I dont care where shes from. Only she can take care of Paulita. Thats enough for me. C Roberto hooded up and said, You married her for Paulita? Actually, dont you love Estre? C -Its the same for you who I marry. You dont have to worry about me. -Adam replied. -Do you know what you are saying? C Roberto cringed. -Father, forget it. We had dinner. C Roberto could do nothing. Adam was very opinionated since he was a child and no one could change what he decided. Roberto sighed and said, Okay, but I cant ept it now. C Adam loosened his tie and said with a sneer, Star is my wife, not yours. I dont care if you ept. C Roberto was very angry and shouted, Adam! C On the second floor, Paulita took Estre to her room. She cheerfully introduced Estre to the dolls in the room. On the bed, there were some characters from the Peppa Pig animation. Estre asked, -Paulita, do you like Peppa Pig? C -Of course! Ah, Estre, my name is Pa Rouco. C -How nice! Did Dad choose this name? C Paulita nodded her head. Suddenly, she shook Estres hand, sitting on herfortable bed, and asked her seriously, Estre, is it true that you married my daddy? Star seemed to hesitate and nodded, -Yes. Dont you want it? Do you regret it? C Paulita shook her head and said tenderly, Even though I like you, my friends said the stepmother is very bad. Estre, are you going to have a baby with my daddy? C She thought that if Estre had a baby with her father, he didnt want her. Estre caressed Paulitas head and consoled-No, we already have you. C Paulita smiled very sympathetically-really? C Seeing Paulitas smile, Estre remembered the baby born three years ago. She froze for a moment. The door opened, -What are you talking about? C Adam saw that Estre and Paulita were sitting on the bed, hugging the dolls. Estre stood up, rubbing her neck ufortably. Adam nced at her and said, -Lets go to dinner. C Taking Estres hand, Paulita approached Adam and extended her other hand, -Daddy, your hand! C The scene of Adam and Star on either side of Paulitaing down the stairs was harmonious and made Olivia very sad. Everyone sat down. Dinner began. Roberto was silent for a while before asking, Now that you have the marriage certificate, when will you have the wedding? C Estre stiffened. The wedding? Putting on disposable gloves, Adam elegantly peeled the shrimp and said, Father, we are not going to organize the wedding. C Roberto became overcast. Olivia looked at the two of them and smiled-Adn, do you want to marry Mrs. Estre secretly? C Adam put the peeled shrimp in Paulitas bowl, very quietly. He said, Getting married in secret can save us a lot of trouble. And I dont like to be vain. C Olivia smiled. Estre was carefully eating her dinner. When Adamid eggs for Paulita, she shook her head and muttered, -Daddy, it has peppers in it. C Adam became hooded, -Felipa, why is there chili on the te? C Felipa apologized, Mr. Adn, excuse me. I forget that Miss is allergic to peppers. It wont happen again. Now Im going to make a dish without peppers for se?orita. C Paulita asked Estre, -Estre, do you like peppers? C -I dont like them. Paulita said, with sympathetic eyes, Why? I dont like them because I itch when I eat peppers. -Me too. Ill break out in a rash. C Roberto said with a grunt, -It turns out that Paulitas allergy to peppers is because of her mother. Okay, have some meat. C Olivia handed some eggs to her son, and said, smiling-Many people are allergic to peppers. It doesnt necessarily go from mother to daughter. Just like Adam and Dante dont liketro. C Dante nodded and asked Adam, Uncle, dont you liketro? C Adam nodded.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Estre was eating dinner with her head down. She looked like what Olivia said was weird. As Estre was thinking, Adam said, Olivia, Estre is going to work in your apartment next week. Thank you. C -What? C Estre lifted her head and looked at Adam. She thought he had never discussed this with her. Adam nced at her and said, -Didnt you want to apply for the position of illustrator in the Creative Arts department? C And Olivia was the head of the department. Olivia was a little angry and said, Adam, this is not a good idea. She came to our department without an interview, so the colleagues. -It used to happen in thepany. Its nothing, Adam replied. Hearing his words, Olivia couldnt refuse-Mrs. Star, why dont youe to our apartment on Monday, and then Ill incorporate you. C After dinner, Estre went to the bathroom. When she came out, Estre ran into Olivia. -Olivia. C -It is not necessary. You wont be Adams wife any time soon. He doesnt even want to do the wedding. Which shows he doesnt want anyone to know youre a couple. Estre smiled, -He doesnt like to be vain. C When Estre left, passing by Olivia, and heard him say provocatively, Really? But, when Adam was in college, he confessed his love to me by cing heart-shaped candles under my dorm building-is that modest? C Estre stopped her steps and moved on. Chapter 19: Sexual indifference, are you still enjoying this kiss? -Olivia, Ill pretend I didnt hear what you just said. Even though you are Adams sister-inw forever. Afterwards, Estre came out smiling. Olivia still stood here, angry. And she clenched her fists. Olivia thought that Adam still loved him, even though she was his sister-inw. Even though Estre was Adams wife, there was nothing she could do. Estre came out of the bathroom in her high heels and ran into Adam. She said-Its veryte. Can you take me home? C Looking at her, Adam said, Stay the night. Tomorrow Im going to take you to pack your bags. C -Adam I need time. C -?Y? C Adam cast a cold nce at Estre, which was like a silent question, -Dont you want the house? C The tone of her voice changed. Rubbing her neck and biting her lip, she hesitantly replied, -Okay, where can I sleep? C -We are a couple. Of course we sleep together. C She was surprised that she had to be in the same bed with Adam. Estre sat on the bed in the bedroom, listening to the sound from the bathroom, her heart racing. She was very nervous. Ive already had a baby. What am I afraid of? she thought. Estre took a deep breath. At the same time, the bathroom door opened and Estre looked toward the door unconsciously. Adam had strong calves and wore a bath towel around his waist, no slippers. His body was like that of a model, with muscles and a firm chest. The droplets in her hair slid down,nding on her corbone and then sliding down her chest to her back. They finally disappeared into the towel. The only word Estre could think of to describe him was sexy. The sensuality was not that of a woman, but the wild sensuality of an attractive, mature man. She saw in Adam the two contradictory temperaments of nobility and debauchery blended harmoniously. Estre felt her sexual urges at that moment and felt her pulse quicken. Adam towel-dried her hair. Estre smelled the scent of bath gel as Adam approached the bed. Estre subconsciously pulled away a little and asked, -Am I going to sleep on the floor? C Adam paused and looked at her, smiling-why dont you dare sleep with me when youre sexually confused? C -You are an unbridled butterfly, adies man. Its not impossible for you to control yourself. It sounded like he was joking, and also like he was serious. -What are you saying? -Adam became hooded. Paulita said Adam brought girls home and Olivia said he got a lot of women pregnant. Didnt he live a promiscuous life? Estre thought. But Estre needed his help, she could not talk at all about her life. So, she exined, -No. -No. Looking at her beautiful red lips, which exuded grace, Adam looked at her with desire. Suddenly he remembered that night three years ago. Its immaturity and its beauty. The feeling In an instant, Adam had an erection, his muscles tensed. Before she could finish her exnation, Adam embraced her hand. And, they kissed. Adams lips touching Stars, Star was surrounded by the smell of male hormones and aftershave. She felt Adams temperature. At that moment, she forgot to react, just pulling her eyes bright, and kissed with Adam. -Hmmm Estre felt like she was going to run out of oxygen. And little by little she stopped enjoying. It wasnt until Adam opened his ck eyes that she felt him stop. Adam looked at her scarlet face and sneered- Sexual indifference, are you still enjoying this kiss? C Estre realized that Adam was making fun of her. But she saw Adams desire and smiled-Are you enjoying it, yes? Then Estre turned around and hurried into the bathroom. She leaned behind the door, taking a deep breath, and reached up to rub her lips vigorously. Her heart pounded violently and her chest heaved, but she couldnt help but remember the kiss. She thought it was the first time they had kissed. Why did it seem so familiar? Someone was knocking at the door. It was Olivia. She said-Adam, its me. Estre stays for the first time and thinks she didnt have any clothes and I brought pajamas for her. CN?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Adam opened the door and answered with the cold tone-No need. She can wear my clothes. C Hearing the sound of the bathroom, Olivia clutched her fist but was smiling-Adam, I dont think thats a good idea, okay? C -Why? She is my wife. C Looking at Adam, Olivia bit her lip and said with a smile, -Okay. C In the bathroom, Estre showered with cold water to take away the desire. But, she didnt wear her pajamas to the bathroom. She went through the bathroom and realized that the only towel had been used by Adam. So now she had to go out naked to get her clothes. But Adam was still in the room. Estre was vaciting between going out naked or having Adam pass her the clothes. At that moment, the door opened. Adam calmly ran up and down Stars naked body, finally lingering on her stretch marks that had almost disappeared. Estre did not know what to do. Her face turns red. -Adam, get out! C But Adam was very calm. He left the shirt in the sink and stared at her, -A woman who has even given birth to a child is still so shy about this kind of thing? Estre stood under the shower and bowed her head. Chapter 20: Sleeping Together -Have you investigated me? Estre came out of the bathroom in her white shirt, her little face a little red, not sure if it was from the heat and steam or from the anger she felt. The man looked at her carefully. -How dare I take you home to sleep together without first doing some research on you? His voice was clearly devoid of any emotion, even cold and hard, but Estres heartbeat suddenly quickened at the words sleeping together. He pursed his lips and asked calmly, If Lord Adam has investigated me so clearly and you know that I have had someone elses child, why does he keep choosing me? The mans calm and focused gaze was on her -It is because you have had a child and will be more patient and affectionate with the children. Im not looking for a woman who can be my wife, but someone who can take care of Paulita and give her the motherly love shecks. Estre frowned and unconsciously opened her mouth to ask, What about Paulitas real mother? From what the Paulita said, this little girl had never seen her mother since she was a baby, did her mother divorce Adam after having her? Adams dark eyes gave a pause, he pursed his thin lips and stared at her for five seconds, Star thought he did not want to answer such a personal question, perhaps in his opinion, she was not fit to know his personal affairs, after all, at that moment they did not know each other very well yet. -If you dont want to talk about it, assume that. I didnt ask these two words had not yet been spoken, only the mans cool, calm voice was heard without a trace of emotion answering -He died fromplications in childbirth-. Estre was stunned -Im sorry, I didnt know it would remind you of something so sad-. -Sleep- Adam avoided the subject and went straight to bed, Star who was standing there panicked for a moment, Then Ill sleep on the floor! Adam tugged on her wrist, What do you think the maids who clean the room will think when they see you sleeping on the floor tomorrow morning? -Ill get up early tomorrow morning to put everything in order. Therge, slender hand that gripped her wrist did not let go, but held her even tighter -Its not a matter of a day or two, youll have to get used to it sooner orter- -Its not a matter of a day or two, youll have to get used to it sooner orter-. If things go as revealed, she would have to leave and Vi Berrocal would be taken back by Adam, thinking for this, Estre was left with no other option and slowly climbed into bed. Turning off the light, Estre pulled the quilt and approached the edge of the bed little by little until the man grabbed her by the waist and pulled her back, Do you want to put the whole quilt aside for yourself? A male presence above her head, it was so close, under the dim light, she raised her eyes slightly looking at the mans jaw, voice trembling with nervousness -I I I dont-. They were so close to each other, so close that with a slight movement, her lips could kiss his thin lips. He clenched his fist, Adam Let go of me! -Do you like this kind of jokes so much? Dark eyes red mockingly at the woman beneath her. Estre just felt humiliated, biting her lip and looking at him with indignation -Mr. Adam, Im not one of those women you have out! Nor am I like Olivia! If you have a physiological need. you wretch! Adam stared at her with a dense gaze and said -First, he did not touch outside women, second, Olivia is my sister-inw, dont let me hear you nder my rtionship with her again, third, you are someone I bought with five million euros, being responsible for my physiological needs is within your duties- -First, I did not touch outside women, second, Olivia is my sister-inw, dont let me hear you nder my rtionship with her again, third, you are someone I bought with five million euros, being responsible for my physiological needs is within your duties-. In order to keep Vi Berrocal, not only did he have to pay Guillns mother and daughter five million for the demolition, but he also made Adn lose thatnd, not only did it cost him five million! He must be crazy to spend so much money on such a disobedient and difficult to tame woman. Estres watery eyes widened anxiously -. The contract doesnt say this! -Article 23 on the third page of the contract, the contracted party must be responsible for all the needs of the contracting party. -- You pervert! You bastard! After Estre hurled all kinds of insults at Adam inside her mind, for the sake of her livelihood, her little hand gently pulled the arm of the man next to her, -Mr. Adam, you can remove this service from the contract, you can have any woman you want, a second-hand woman like me who has already had a child, Im afraid she wouldnt be interested-. She did not expect the mans dark eyes to look at her yfully and from his thin lips to say astonishingly -A second-hand woman, when tasted, has more taste-. For Estre it was an ufortable and confusing moment. And she begged again -So can you put on your clothes? The mans voice spoke calmly, Im used to being naked in my sleep, he said. -- The woman in his arms was so frightened that she froze there, not daring to move.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. The next morning, when Estre took Paulita to the kindergarten, she also went to leave her resignation from her job, her part-time job at the kindergarten, although she liked it very much, but that job was not in line with her profession, now Adn asked her to work in the creative department of the Rouco Group, she had no reason to refuse. When he returned to Comunidad de Mar Azul, when he opened his phone he noticed that there were a dozen missed calls on it, all from Pe, it must be because he had stayed out all night the night before. He climbed the stairs as he thought about how to exin to Peter the reason he had stayed out all the night before. When she entered the house, Pe approached her and sniffed her body vigorously -Confess everything! You have to be honest, which man were you withst night! What man could make Estre note home all night? She denied shyly, I dont -Dont deny it! You have a strong smell of a man. -I really didnt, I just went back to Casa Berrocalst night to spend the night. -Pe was puzzled. Werent they going to demolish your house? -The my friends friend happens to be a good friend of Adn, I asked her to help me intercede, Adn promised me not to demolish La Vi Berrocal and also promised me that I would be allowed to work in the Rouco Group. Pe was confused as she listened -What friend of a friend is a good friend of Adam? Who the hell is she? -Oh, I dont know either, anyway, now La Vi Berrocal can be preserved and I can also go to work for the Rouco Group. Pe, who had always been simple-minded, let herself be carried away by Estre and said excitedly, So you got your fathers house back! And you have a job! -Yes, Pe, thank you for taking care and weing me this time. -Thank you for what! Is it necessary to be thankful in our rtionship? Since something so joyful has happened, we have to go celebrate tonight! Chapter 21: They drugged her! At 8 p. m., inside the Pivo Czech Bar full of noise and pleasure, the atmosphere was hot. Pe came in with Estre and immediately ordered two sses of Long Ind Iced Tea. Estre did not usually go to bars and knew even less about this kind of cocktails -Pe, lets celebrate somewhere else, Ill treat you to some lobsters-. The colorful light of the bar and the noisy crowd caused his ears to ache. Pe liked to have fun and shouted in Estres ear, Estre, Ive called for my brother toe! Ill introduce him to youter! She also drew- Pe had always wanted to introduce her own brother Ricardo to Estre, after all, every miller draws water to his own mill, on the one hand he is her brother and on the other hand she is his best friend, if these two can get to be together then would they have an even closer rtionship? Pe was thinking happily when Ricardo was already on his way here. Pe greeted him -Brother! This way! Ricardo was wearing a ck t-shirt with graffiti designs, dressed very fashionably with a very handsome look, as soon as he entered the bar, he was looked at by several young girls. Ricardo smiled as he approached and reached out to embrace Estre, C Estre, long time no see-. C Ricardo, long time no see- Pe, who was standing to the side, looked surprised, pointed at Ricardo and then pointed at Estre C they both knew each other before? Ricardo and Estre looked at each other with a smile and he exined -I was you told me before that your best friend is Estre, I met Estre when I was studying at the School of Fine Arts in Paris, we are former ssmates-. Estre nodded -Yes, thanks to your brother who took care of me in Paris-. Pe stared at them with a wicked look -Oh? They had been together behind my back for so long? Estre blushed, What nonsense are you talking, were just friends! But Pe is not a fool, after Ricardo gave her a few looks, she immediately knew how to give them space, Pe drank a big mouthful of the cocktail, covered her stomach and feigned pain C Star, it seems Ive had too much ice cold drink, my stomach hurts a little, you and my brother talk first, Im going to the bathroom! -Do you want me toe with you? Are you all right? Pe said she was fine as she nimbly fled. -Just leave her alone, she might have liked a young man on the dance floor. When Ricardo looked at Estre again, his gaze became serious, Estre, how ungrateful you are, you didnt even tell me when you returned to the country! Estre rubbed her neck and apologized, I just got back, Ive been very busy, I wanted to contact you, but. -Okay, I dont me you, but since youre back, I hope Ill be the first one you call when you run into something you cant solve in the future. Estre smiled, Understood! It was by pure chance that she met Ricardo, the unruly by nature, with his car he was racing at high speeds through the streets of Paris and almost ran over Estre. They had to be taken to do a search at the police station, thats where the two met and learned that they are both from The Holy City, so they have be good friends over time. From a ce not too far away, someone looked her way. -Star? Irene hade to the bar with some friends for herst single night, but unexpectedly she would meet Estre here. -You guys have fun first, Im paying tonight, I seem to have run into someone I know, so Ill go over and say hello first! Irene left her friends behind and approached the bar, not expecting that she would run into Estre leaving with another man from the bar. I thought Estre had gotten close to Adam, so it wouldnt be easy to mess with her in the future, but I didnt expect to catch her so soon. Irene pulled out her phone and quickly snapped a few photos.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. When he found Adams phone number in the contacts, he hesitated again. By simply sending the photos like this, even if Adam was suspicious, Estre can exin with two sentences and he would dismiss them, there was no great evidence or substance to it. Didnt Estre now say she was Adams wife? If she was caught in bed with another man, would Adam still love her? With Adams ruthless methods, he would probably discard Estre! Irene stared at the colorful cocktail, slightly raised the corner of her red lips and nned an idea inside her. The bartender who prepared the drinks for Estre and Ricardo, after taking Irenes money, added some fierce ingredients to their drinks. Estre wasnt sure if it was because she had too much to drink or because the bar was too hot but her body began to heat up. She swallowed her saliva ufortably -Ricardo, Pe is not back yet, Ill go to the bathroom to look for her-. Estre had just turned around to leave when Ricardo, who was standing next to her, pulled her wrist and pulled her into his arms abruptly, Estre, I feel a little sick, can you help me by taking me to the private room to rest? Ricardo didnt know what was going on, there was only one voice in his head. -Lie down with her! Lie down with her! -Lie down with her! But there was also a little angel inside of him warning him seriously -Estre is a good girl, you cant do foolish things, no matter how much you like her you cant sleep with her in a hurry! At least wait until shes willing-. Ricardo was her good friend and Pes brother so Estre didnt think much about it, she herself was a little dizzy, she helped Ricardo and nodded -Okay, Ill take you to rest first, then Ill go get Pe-. Richard looked at the lovely scarlet color on Estres little face, the evil imp inside him suddenly struck down the weak little angel! Forget it, Ill sleep with her first! He had wanted to do it for a long time. After sleeping with her, at any rate, marrying her! Estre carried Ricardo and walked toward the private room with unsteady steps. On the other hand, Matthew Galvez, who hade to drink with his friends, ced his gold-rimmed sses securely on the bridge of his nose and his shrewd dark eyes looked at the womans back, frowning slightly. Isnt Estre the one who applied for the job of Adams wife at Grupo de Rouco a few days ago? She also clearly remembered that Estre was taken out of the interview room by Santino, Adam wanted to interview her personally, they say that Adam had taken her home to meet his parents, but now howe she came to the bar with a strange man? Wait, that strange man seems to be Adams nephew, Ricardo? Matthew pulled out his phone and dialed Adams number, he lifted the corner of his mouth with a smile, I want to see a big show -Hey, looks like I saw your wife-. Adam on the other side frowned slightly -Matthew, tell me clearly-. -Im at the Pivo Czech Bar, I saw Estre hugging your nephew Ricardo and entering a private room. Adam with an unhappy face without saying a word, had the intention of hanging up the phone and Matthew could be heard talking quietly over there, -I mean, you must hurry up, if you arete, maybe your wife will be your nephews wife- -I mean, you must hurry up, if you arete, maybe your wife will be your nephews wife-. -Shut up- After hanging up the phone, Adam grabbed his car keys and quickly left the studio. Olivia, who was ying Monopoly with Dante and Paulita in the living room, was surprised to see Adam leaving in a hurry and asked, Adam, where are you going sote? -I left an important document at thepany. Chapter 22: You want to sleep with me, right? After watching Adam leave in a hurry, Olivia said to her son and Paulita, Dante, mommy is going to go to the bathroom, stay with your little sister and y for a while. -Yes, Mom,e back soon. Olivia held up her phone and went into the bathroom, dialing a number C Adam is out, follow him and dont let him find out. If you see that hes going to meet someone, tell me immediately. -Yes, Mrs. Olivia. In the Pivo Czech Bar, inside the private room. Estres little face was flushed as she copsed on the big bed, her surroundings heating her up like a giant oven. Until a weight pressed down on her she regained some consciousness, lights and figures of a person swayed in front of her, which made her lose her breath for a moment. -Ricardo we cant do this. -Estre, I like you Can you give me a chance? Ill treat you very, very well C There was only one thought in Estres mind that told her that no, you couldnt. The door to the private room opened with a loud kick. -What are you doing? Richard gave a jolt and raised his eyes to look, he saw only Adam standing there, all cold with his dark eyes looking at them with an unpleasant sharpness, an outbreak of anger being born under his eyes! -Uncle How did my uncle show up here? But before his brain could react, Adam had already burst in with great strides and picked up the little woman who was already dizzy and confused on the bed, lifting her up in his arms! -Uncle where are you taking Estre! Shes my girlfriend! Adam scoffed, Your girlfriend? She is now my wife, Paulitas mother, and even more, she is your aunt. As he finished these words, the man hugged Estre, and to Ricardos surprised and frustrated look, he strided out of the bar on his long legs. The little woman in his arms, with consciousnesspletely lost, put her small hands around his neck -Heat-. Estre was about to explode from the heat, reaching up and tugging at the cor of her shirt fastidiously. Damn it! Seeing her like that, Im sure she was drugged! The man pushed her away with a firm hand, looking at her with his dark eyes, hisrge hand encircling her small hand that fell to his belt around her waist, warning -Let go! Estre was startled by this low cry full of danger, calmed slightly, Adam immediately stepped on the elerator, started the ck Spyker and left the bar. Not far away, inside a ck van, a man in a cap and mask filmed the whole process and sent it to Olivia. -Allo, Mr. Olivia, Mr. Adam went to the Pivo Czech Bar and took a woman out, seeing him like this he should be taking that woman to the hotel. Should we follow him? Olivia on the other end of the phone, looking at the photos and videos the private spy had just sent, her eyes were fiercely dazed, in the photos, the woman Adam was embracing was not another woman, it was Estre. The two were behaving intimately by the car, even hugging and kissing, ignoring the fact that they were outside, and Estre was so mellow, shamelessly clinging to Adams body! Shameless! Olivia gripped her phone tightly, her knuckles using so much force they turned pale, on the other side of the door, came the voices of Dante and the Paulita ying, a malicious thought shed through her mind, even she herself was startled by the thought. He opened the bathroom door and saw Paulita running and jumping on the smooth floor with her little bare feet -Brother,e and catch me! If you catch me Ill give you Peppa Pigs watch! The two children running everywhere in the room.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Olivia closed her eyes and said in her mind apologetically. -Paulita, Im sorry, I didnt mean to hurt you. But to keep Adam and that woman from being together, he had to do this. Adn took Estre to a luxury hotel owned by Rouco. The receptionist saw Adam enter with a woman in his arms, although she was curious, she didnt dare say much, but went to quickly help Adam open a presidential suite and respectfully hand him the room card. The front desk staff, upon seeing this sizzling scene, almost thought they recognized the wrong person. Wasnt it rumored that Mr. Adam didnt go near women? He might even be gay. But as I watched it tonight, there was absolutely no doubt in Mr. Adams sexual orientation! However, the most curious thing is who is the woman in the arms of Lord Adam? Once inside the Presidential Suite. The mans long, slender, cold fingers squeezed her chin and he questioned her in a cold voice, What is your rtionship with Ricardo? Star struggled a bit, just wanting to quickly embrace what was in front of her, not wanting to answer such a boring question in the least. -Friends Friends? With a friend lying on a bed? If I hadnt arrived in time, Im afraid you would have be my nephews wife by now. At the thought of this, Adams eyes filled with anger and the hand squeezing his chin made it tighter, causing Estres face to scrunch up. She looked so pitiful that Adam had no reason to feel anger. Chapter 23: The Paulita is wounded It gets hotter and hotter, a heat that burns Estre until she cantN?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. It was as if she was inside a huge oven and the only thing that could save her was the man in front of her. His kiss, as the best refreshing, Estre arched her body and responded with passionate kisses He kissed her thin lips at random, up to her chin and then straight to her throat.. As he kissed her throat, he could not control his strength and his teeth identally crashed into her, leaving a small blood mark. Not only did Adam feel no pain, but a deeper desire was awakened in him. He also felt like he was high C his whole body was hot! Estre wrapped her arms around his neck madly, straddling his waist, damned initiative! This woman! The veins on Adams forehead stood out, his dark eyes burning with lust as if he wanted to eat the woman in front of him in one bite! Until the womans hand impatiently pressed into the center of his pants, Adams blood made a violent surge throughout his body, straight to the bottom under his abdomen! Just as she was grabbing Estres hand, demanding that she unbuckle her belt, the phone she set aside suddenly rang! That phone that was ringing noisily without stopping, had no intention of stopping ringing. Adams brows furrowed, his dark eyes nced at the caller ID, it was his sister-inw. Holding the wiggling little woman in his arms, he picked up the phone on the side and answered-. -Whats the matter? Olivia froze a little, Adams voice was cold and angry, surely upset after ruining a good thing for her. He took a deep breath and said, Adam, Im sorry, I didnt take good care of Paulita. At the mention of Paulita, Adams dark eyes instantly cleared -What happened to Paulita? Olivia said in a sobbing voice -La Paulita was ying with Dante at home with her bare feet, they were both running around and La Paulita identally slipped and fell hitting her forehead against the closet, she bled a lot. Now we are at the Peoples Hospital. Adam, Im so sorry Its all my fault The lust inside Adams eyes vanished in an instant, he replied, Ill go there right now! The little woman on the bed was clinging to him again, Adam took her to the bathroom, put her in the bathtub and turned the shower on full st of cold water. -Ah its cold Star who was naked in the bathtub, with this cold water making her whole body shrink into a ball, her body was cold and hot at the same time, two contradictory sensations alternated, her little face puckered. Adam threw her into the bathroom C Calm down! When Adam saw her lying in the same bed with Ricardo, almost being intimate, there was a lot of anger inside him, even now that he left the presidential suite and arranged for a maid to take care of that woman, he was still angry! Estre, what exactly is your rtionship with this nephew of yours? You will investigate it well! Outside the VIP emergency room of the Peoples Hospital. Olivia had already cried and when Adam arrived, her eyes red and swollen, she said sobbing, Adam, I really didnt mean to. Dante stood to the side whispering fearfully, Dude, it really wasnt my moms intention, its all my fault, if I hadnt chased my little sister, she wouldnt have fallen. Adam frowned and reached up to pet Dante, Its okay, I dont me you, he said. Adam didnt me Olivia either, he just said, Ill go in and check on Paulita, he said. Only when Adam entered the emergency room, Olivia stopped sobbing, she saw that on Adams throat there was a red mark, it looked like a trail left by a woman, the hand on his leg squeezed tightly. Upon entering the emergency room, Adam saw the little girl lying on the hospital bed with a very pale little face, her eyes closed and sleeping with her little mouth pouting, her long eyshes drooping and a bit of tear marks at the corners of her eyes, her forehead bandaged with thick gauze, looking pitiful, making Adam feel a pain in his heart. The man raised his hand and his fingertips gently wiped away his daughters tear stains. The little girl did not sleep soundly and when Adam touched her, she woke up with big, watery eyes. -Dad As soon as Paulita saw her father, she immediately pouted with her little mouth, her little hands open, Daddy, hug me! Adam took the little girl to sit on hisp, lowered his head and kissed his daughters small white forehead and asked in a soft husky voice, Are you in a lot of pain? -Dad, Im in a lot of pain! The little girls big eyes blinked and a trickle of tears fell, looking at her like that made Adams hardness soften all at once, lowering his head and blowing gently on her wound. When Olivia entered with Dante, the Roberto also followed behind them, holding his cane and entered, with a majestic tone -I just went out for a day to take a break and this happened, how are you being parents? Olivia bit her lip, Dad, its all my fault, I didnt take good care of Paulita. Roberto frowned and came closer, bending down to look at his granddaughter who was cowering in Adams arms, asking worriedly and in a soft voice, Paulita, does it still hurt? Are you scared? The little girl was teary-eyed, shook her head andforted her grandfather tenderly -Grandpa, it doesnt hurt anymore, dont be angry grandpa-. Robertos heart ached again -Dear granddaughter, when you recover, I will take you to the amusement park every day-. Paulita nodded with her little chin, her little face brushing Adams arms, her little voice trembling from crying -Daddy, where is Estre? I miss Estre. Adam wrapped his arms around his daughters small body and said, You will be able to see Estre tomorrow morning, he said. At the mention of Estre, Roberto became furious again, hitting the cane on the floor with his hand and saying indignantly, This mother! Even if she didnt take care of Paulita, now that she is injured and hospitalized, she doesnt evene to see her! What a shame! She has no heart for her daughter! I really doubt that she can take care of Paulita! Adam frowned -Ya Dad, all of you go home, Ill stay here with Paulita-. Olivia swallowed hard and took the initiative to speak, Adam, what if I stay here too? The little Paulita in his arms shrunk with her small back and said ufortably -Daddy, I want you and Estre to stay with me, will you ask Estre to stay with me? Adam stroked the little girls head -Daddy, sister-inw, everybody go home-. Roberto nodded -All right, if anything happens remember to call me, tomorrow morning I wille with the nanny Felipa to bring breakfast to Paulita-. Olivia bit her lip, so she had to follow the Roberto and leave. When they left the emergency room, Adam put his arms around the little girl and asked patiently, How did you fall, Paulita? The little girl hugged Adams neck with her little hands and said with a frown, Brother was chasing me and I fell when I stepped in the water on the floor. On the floor of the house, how can there be water? Adams brow furrowed even more, but he instructed his daughter -Then next time, you must pay attention, you cant run barefoot in the house, got it? The little girl nodded obediently -Yes, I wouldnt dare anymore-. Chapter 24: He was bitten by a small wild cat Inside the Presidential Suite. The woman slept in therge bed, her long hair spread out on the pillow, the morning sunlight refracted through the window stinging her waking eyes. Estres arm rose and pressed toward her sore, swollen head and she frowned sharply. Last night her and Ricardo?! Her eyes suddenly opened, she saw only that she was in an unfamiliar hotel and around her there was no man. She rubbed her forehead and stood up, just feeling groggy, it turns out she had surprisingly gotten drunk at the Pivo Czech Bar the night before. He squeezed his temples and tried to evoke his memories of the night before. She went to the Pivo Czech Bar with Pe, then Pe went to the bathroom with a stomach ache, leaving her and Ricardo, after that, they both seemed to be drunk, she helped Ricardo into the private room, and then. Adam kicked the door and burst in. The phone that was ced on the bed suddenly rang and the caller ID, it was just Adam. He picked up the phone and took a deep breath before answering it. Before he could speak, a deep, maic male voice from the other side rang out, Are you awake yet? For some reason, just hearing his voice made her heart race for no reason, so she bit her lips and responded with a soft -Yes-. But as soon as she finished answering, he realized that her voice was extremely ugly to listen to, her voice was already dry and hoarse after a night of hangover, plus she hadnt had any water yet. -Paulita is injured and hospitalized, she wants to see you. Paulitas tender voice could be heard on the phone -Estre, Im at the Peoples Hospital with Dad, are youing soon to see me? Estres brow furrowed, her heart could not help but despair, How did Paulita get hurt? Is her injury serious? His nervous tone made Adam on the other side give a slight lift, he looked at the little girl lying on the bed and pursed his lips -It was just a bump on the head and I bled a bit, nothing serious-. Estre became even more desperate, was she bleeding and yet she said it was nothing serious? Paulita was just a three-year-old girl. -Ill get cleaned up and go immediately! After hanging up the phone, Estre moved quickly to get out of bed, only just as she got up, she realized she was naked, her torn skirt and underwear lying on the carpet. Her cheeks suddenly turned red. Those scenes that made her blush appeared in her head all at once. After Adam led her out of the private room of the bar, she wrapped herself around Adam the whole time, kissing him, and even she seemed to have pushed Adam away and straddled his waist. Star raised her hand to cover her burning face, she wouldnt have raped Adamst night, would she? She brushed her teeth and washed her face with confused emotions and a knock sounded at the door. -Mrs. Estre, are you up? Mr. Adam asked me to bring you some clothes. Estre wrapped a bathrobe around her body, walked barefoot to the door, opened it and there was a respectful, smiling waitress standing in front of the door. Estre took the paper bag that had clothes and? clean womens underwear. What a detail-oriented Adam is After handing her the clothes the waitress did not leave, but handed her a small unwrapped bottle of medicine, her smile was still sweet and polite -Mrs. Estre, Mr. Adam has instructed you to remember to take this, for safetys sake-. For security? The first thing that came to Estres mind was emergency contraception. Ears red, she picked up the small bottle of medicine. After closing the door, she looked at the small bottle of medicine without any words of description and frowned slightly, sost night she and Adam really did it? If not, why did Adam ask the waitress to buy him a birth control pill to take? At the thought of this, Estre would bang her head in disgust. When she arrived at the Peoples Hospital, Estre asked at the front desk to go to the designated ward. As soon as Estre arrived inside the room, Paulita, who was lying on the hospital bed, smiled with her little mouth, Estre, you havee to see me! Adam was feeding Paulita with rice soup, when Estre saw this, she wanted to be close to Paulita for no reason, so she spoke softly -What if you let me feed Paulita? Adam said nothing, this sort of thing is more appropriately left to a woman, handed the bowl of rice soup and spoon to Estre and left her ce. Paulita looked with her big eyes and suddenly saw a red mark on her fathers neck, with her little finger she pointed and asked -Daddy, what happened to your neck? La Paulita was referring to the bite mark on her throat.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. The mans dark eyes were deep set with an intriguing yful smile -I was bitten by a small wild catst night-. Estre was stunned, it couldnt be her bite from the previous nights drunkenness, could it? Paulita is still thinking about the little wild cat, Estre sat in front of the bed while patiently feeding the little one, trying to distract her attention -Paulita, how did you fall? does it hurt? The little girl blinked her big eyes, nodded with her little chin and asked with her mouth, Star, where did you gost night, why didnt youe to see me, I was so sorest night? At the mention of the previous night, Estres cheeks grew warm again. -Ist night was busy with something -Ist night was busy with something The little girl frowned a little and asked in disgust, What is more important than Paulita? Star, dont you like me? Estre hastened to exin, I like you, of course I like you Paulita, its just thatst night, I. Just as he stammered, Adams thin lips parted slightly -Estre was also sickst night, so she couldnte to see you-. As soon as the little girl heard this, her soft, white little hand immediately touched Stars forehead thoughtfully, Star, your head, its so hot! Adams eyebrows furrowed and hisrge hand directly touched his forehead, its quite warm. -You have a fever. Quite possibly so, from the cold shower you gave himst night in the bathtub. -I dont think I have a fever. As soon as she stood up, her eyes went out and she fainted, she was gathered into Adams arms. -High fever, 39. 5 degrees, if theye a littleter, this girls brain would burn out. The thirty-something nurse was chatty, while injecting the IV needle into Estre, she used Adam -What good are you as her boyfriend, how can you be so bad at taking care of girls? Someone like you can still have a girlfriend, just because youre so handsome. Adams dark eyes became a bit serious, his gaze was deep as he looked at the woman passed out in the hospital bed, his brow furrowed slightly. The nurse saw that it would not be good to disturb Adam, closed her mouth quietly and left the room after sticking the needle. Santino arrived and shouted -Boss-, Adam made a silent sign with his finger, which indicated him to be quiet, Santino remained still, he could only see Estre lying on the hospital bed with the serum, he immediately closed his mouth. But he remembered the important things of thepany, he had to lower his voice, he approached Adams ear and spoke in a very low voice -Chief, the representative of GrupoGK has arrived, you just need to sign the contract-. The mans gaze fixed on the small woman in the hospital bed and his thin lips spoke the word C dy-. -Ah? That wouldnt be appropriate, Chief. It was a $200 million project and to postpone it like this? Isnt the boss afraid that what he already has in hand will slip through his fingers? -Chief The man with the cold eyes -Whats the problem? Santino was scared inside -No, nothing-. -If there is no problem, then go out, remember to close the door. -- Santino couldnt help but groan inside him, This woman sure is trouble! Chapter 25: Marry him?! Santino was called by Adam as he headed for the door. He was stunned and thought that the Chief had changed his mind and was going back to thepany to sign the contract. Who expected it, Adam spoke seriously -Go and investigate Estres life in these three years, including her love affairs-. - yes - What Adam really meant was Go investigate the Stars personal sentimental life over the past three years? Santino left the room with this mission. Half an hourter, Santino called and Adam left the room before answering the phone. Chief, three years ago, after Mrs. Estre broke up with her ex-boyfriend Ivan, she hasnt officially dated another man. Oh, of course, besides being intimate with you. Santino thought silently, agreeing that the boss is possessive, he fears that he cannot allow Mrs. Estre to have slept with another man, even if the boss doesnt like Mrs. Estre very much now, but Mrs. Estre is Paulitas mother, besides he slept with her, maybe the boss had already considered Mrs. Estre as his wife -What is your rtionship with Ricardo?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. -After Mrs. Estre went to Paris, she met Mr. Ricardo, both were students at the School of Fine Arts in Paris, in those three years, Mr. Ricardo has taken great care of Mrs. Estre, the two of them have a very close rtionship but it must be a rtionship of good friends. C Santino stopped immediately and hastened to add thest sentence. Adam hung up the phone directly, his dark eyes reflecting total coldness. Between a man and a woman, is there such a thing as pure friendship? He had an inexplicable feeling. When Estre woke up, two pairs of eyes were watching her. One pair were the mans deep dark eyes and the other pair were the Paulitasrge, innocent eyes. As soon as she saw that Estre woke up, Paulita jumped up in her hospital gown and pped her little hands happily, Estre, youre finally awake! The little girl hugged Estres neck, thetter lost her bewilderment for a moment and raised her hand to embrace the soft little body in her arms. La Paulita always unconsciously reminded her of the baby she had given birth to three years before. Sometimes he even wondered how good it would be if the Paulita was really his daughter. Obedient, intelligent, understanding, pretty and endearing. But obviously, she did not have that fortune, she was not Paulitas real mother, she could only be considered Paulitas stepmother. Star rubbed her head and thanked the man who was sitting to the side with his long legs elegantly crossed -Thank you for taking care of me-. The man closed the folder in his hand, his dark eyes lifted slightly, watching her face, Are you thanking me for taking care of youst night or for taking care of you when you fainted a little while ago? Estres ears reddened and she bit her lip -st night, what happenedst night, no, dont take it to heart, we are both adults, I will, I will be responsible for my own actions-. Adams eyes deepened a little and he asked back, Dont I have to take it to heart? The masculine, gravelly, pleasant voice was slightly ented as he said this. -I meant, I meant that I am not going to force you to be responsible for me. How was she going to be his fake wife, meanwhile having an affair and flirting with his nephew? -You have to take responsibility for me, dont you? -Ah? Estre opened her lips, looking at him with a nk stare. This kind of thing, women are always at a disadvantage, he is already at an advantage and yet he wants to get even more benefit and y the victim? Besides, he had slept with so many women, it was already very good that she didnt cry or im to be responsible like other women, and he still demands more? She squeezed her little hand and asked, How, how do you want me to be responsible? Make up for it with money? With a lot of money? This was the only thought that crossed Estres mind, a cold-blooded businessman like Adam who ate people without spitting out the bones, capable of ripping off everyyer of their skin and drinking even their blood. He looked at the man with a worried look. Adams face was as cold as usual, his dark eyes stared at her, his voice was calm as he opened his mouth, Marry me, he said. Estres heart shuddered and her eyes looked at him in amazement. What, marry him? Just as the mans words ended, the door to the room opened. Olivia came in carrying a basket of fruit, her face showed dissimtion, smiling softly, Adam? I just went to Paulitas room and didnt find any of you, I looked in several rooms and the nurse told me you were here. I didnt disturb you, did I? Olivia looked again at Estre, who was lying in the hospital bed. Estre swallowed and looked at Adam before replying, Yes, I have a fever. -Ive brought fruit, Im going to wash it for you to eat. However, Adam suddenly stood up, picked up Paulita and said in an indifferent voice, It is not necessary. First I will take Paulita to put on the serum. Estre called out to him hesitantly, But, Adam. The man looked back at her and said in a deep voice, Whatever I just said, think about it. Olivias hand, which lifted the apple, clenched her knuckles. Just now Adam said he wanted Estre to marry him, what did he mean? Now Estre and he hadnt gotten the marriage certificate yet?! La Paulita leaned on Adams shoulder and waved her hand at Estre, Estre, Ille back for you after I get the serum! When Adn and Paulita left the room, Olivia picked up an apple and peeled it carelessly with a fruit knife. -Estre, even though youve just joined the Rouco family, I think there are some things I need to tell you the truth, she said. Estre furrowed her eyebrows, Sister-inw, what? Olivia looked at her, smiling with her red lips slightly, Although, now you and Adam are nominally married, but I know that you and Adam are really just acting, right? Sister-inw, why do you say that? Its true that she and Adam were being a fake couple, but for some reason, hearing Olivia say that made her feel annoyed. -Star, do you know Oscar, that is, Adams older brother, passed away five years ago, do you know how Oscar passed away? Adam had not told him about his older brother, Oscar, as he shook his head. Olivia continued, Oscar died in a car ident and he had the ident because I told him I couldnt marry him. -Why? -Because, at that time, she was already pregnant with Adams child. Estres eyes were trembling -Sister-inw, what what do you mean? For no reason, Estre began to panic, just watching Olivias red lips move, saying, Estre, although you gave birth to a daughter of Adam, I gave birth to a son of Adam. Dante, he is my son with Adam. During these five years, Adam and I could not meet because of our guilt towards Oscar and public opinion. We could not be together. But Estre, Adam and I, we really love each other. With those words, Olivia handed the peeled apple to Estre, a perfect smile still on her face. Chapter 26: Leaving without saying goodbye -Does Adam know that Dante is his son? Estres hands clenched unconsciously. Olivias eyes lowered slightly, settling on her clenched fists nervously, and she smiled slightly, Adam. Of course he knows Dante is his son. My father-inw is a traditional and conservative minded person, Adam and I are afraid of irritating him, so we have kept it a secret, but we have been looking for an opportunity to talk to my father-inw about this matter. For the past few years, my father-inw has been looking for a girlfriend for Adam, Adam thought about confessing to his father, but I didnt dare-. So that was the reason Adam had asked her to pretend to be his wife, just to pretend to the Roberto? But if that were the case, why did Adam propose to her just now? Olivia understood the situation, she smiled slightly and took Estres hands, she said softly -Estre, I heard Adam talking about marrying you a moment ago, about this matter I am very sorry, I am very sorry for you-. Star looked at her in confusion, Are you sorry for me? -Some time ago, Adam brought you home just to incite me, he said that if I kept backing out of this n he would really marry you, I know he still wants to force me-. -- So shes totally a tool to piss Olivia off?! Even though she knew this was a business contract and that she was cooperating with Adam only to get La Vi Berrocal back, why after learning these things from Olivias mouth, she felt so resentful. Olivia seriously said, Star, youre still so young, its not worth losing your lifelong happiness. My rtionship with Adam shouldnt involve you either. Estre was about to say something when the phone on the side rang, the caller ID indicated it was Ricardo. Olivias eyes were surprised to see the caller ID. Did she and Ricardo also know each other? Estre looked at Olivia and held her phone without answering the call, Olivia understood the situation and got up -Then get well soon, I wont bother you-. After Olivia left the room, Estre answered the phone. Ricardo asked desperately, Star, where are you now? Star was stunned -Im, Im in the hospital -Im, Im in the hospital-. -What? Did you get sick? -I have a fever. -Which hospital are you in? Im on my way there right away! Fifteen minutester, Ricardo appeared in Estres hospital room. -Estre, what happenedst night. Once she thought aboutst nights messy scenes, Estre immediately said -We were both drunkst night, dont worry I wont take it to heart, besides nothing happened between us-. Ricardo stared at her pale face, her eyes were dull and he asked hesitantly, Estre, are you really my uncles wife? Estre frowned, very confused -Your uncle? Your uncle is -Adam is my uncle and Pes uncle,st night he was the one who took you out of the bar, he also said that you were his wife, Paulitas mother. Estre When did you meet my uncle? Adam turned out to be Ricardo and Pes uncle?! This event was like a bomb that exploded in Estres head and exploded leaving a mess. His brain was in a mess, he didnt know how to exin this matter to Ricardo, -I me and Adam, its not what you think-. Ricardo was also desperate -Estre, how are you and my uncle in the end? Are you married to him or not?? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. -No, no Ricardo wanted to inquire and asked, Then why did my uncle say you were his wife? Estre held her forehead, she couldnt keep lying, so she had to tell the truth -I was making a deal with Adn, he helped me to recover La Vi Berrocal and I pretended to be his wife to deal with his family-. -What? Ricardo was surprised, but still he let out a huge relief and said with a long sigh, Luckily, luckily, you were just acting, what would I do if you really got married? -Ah? Ricardo stopped immediately and swallowed saliva -My uncle is someone older for us, if you were together, would the rtionships be confused? you are my schoolmate and Pes best friend, would Pe and I have to call you aunt in the future? Estre moved her lips and pleaded, But, can you help me keep this matter secret for now, in case Roucos side finds out. -Well, Ill definitely keep it a secret. Estre looked at Ricardo and asked with some curiosity, stuttering, By the way, since Adam is your uncle, then you must also know Olivia, right? -Yes, Olivia is my aunt, but her husband died young and its quite difficult for her to raise the child alone. -So how did your husband pass away? -He had a car ident on the road and died, is something wrong? Estre was stunned and shook her head. So it looks like Olivia really didnt lie to you? Damn Adam, how dare he try to trick her into marrying him, it would be impossible for her to marry him! When the contract expires, she would immediately dissolve the contractual rtionship with him and resume her freedom. While she was deep in thought, Ricardo looked up and saw that the serum was almost finished. -Its almost over, Ill call the nurse toe and take out the needle. When the nurse finished removing Estres needle, Ricardo then said, Where are you staying now, shall I take you back? Estre remembered Paulita and Adn in the childrens room; it did not seem right for her to go alone with Ricardo. -Ill go to the bathroom first, wait for me here for a while. -All right,e back soon. In the hallway of the childrens room. -Adam, do you still me me for not having taken good care of Paulita? Adam with a hand in his pocket and a clear and calm look, -Sister-inw, Im not ming you, you dont have to feel guilty-. Olivia frowned -But your attitude towards me is so cold, Adam, the way you used to treat me, it wasnt like that-. -Olivia, you are thinking too much. As Estre made her way to this area of the childrens room, her eyes lifted and then she met Olivias gaze not far away. Olivia was stunned, and just as Adam turned to enter the room, her hands suddenly wrapped around his neck-Adam- Lifting her head and trying to kiss his thin lips, only the man reacted too quickly, his head tilted and his red lips kissed her cheek. Olivias gaze across Adams shoulder looked at Star who was stunned. She looked frozen and after standing still there for a few seconds, she hurriedly turned around and walked away with quick steps. Adam pushed Olivia away, his dark eyes were extremely cold, the man pursed his thin lips, not saying a word as he looked at her sullenly, he was seething inside him. From the living room came the tender voice of Paulita -Daddy! What are you doing? I want to drink water-. Adam had his hands in his pockets, his eyes were as cold as ice, he turned around and walked into the living room. Obviously, Adam was angry about the kiss just now. Chapter 27: The nephew who steals his uncle’s wife Estre was breathing heavily as she ran out of the childrens room. The image of Adam and Olivia kissing shed across her eyes. She shook her head, before she coulde to her senses Ricardo was already calling out to her, Star, over here, I thought you had passed out in the bathroom and I wasing to get you. Ricardo approached her and as he took her out of the hospital, he asked, By the way, how long are you and my uncle going to continue acting? Estre was stunned, -This Im not quite sure-. Ricardo nodded, just now his mother called him and asked him to take his girlfriend for a look around, and have lunch together at noon, taking Estre, shouldnt be a problem, right? Anyway, it was fake the rtionship between Estre and his uncle, it was just a misunderstanding, he had already decided to call his uncle tonight, talk to him properly and tell him that he liked Estre, let his uncle return La Vi Berrocal to Estre and end this meaningless deal. After getting into the car, Estres mind was a mess and the only thing that unconsciously popped into her mind was the kiss between Adam and Olivia in the hospital hallway. The two are in love, she and Adam were acting anyway, what does she care what Adam and Olivia want? A burst of irritation. She froze when she looked at the car window, this was not the way back to La Vi Berrocal. -Ricardo, where are you taking me? -To my house, my mother wants to invite you to lunch. Estre was impressed -Your mother wants to see me? why? Ricardo looked at her innocently -My mother saw your picture and thinks you are nice, she has always wanted to see you-. The Porsche had already entered the grounds of Prats house, Estre was very afraid that something would go wrong, once she got out of the car she turned around and wanted to escape -Ricardo, Id better not go to lunch at your house, okay? Ricardo grabbed her hand and headed towards the house -We are here, my mother is very good, dont be afraid-. Estre was taken by force to Prats house by Ricardo, -Mom, Im back-, -Mom, Im back-. Ricardos mother, Sandra Rouco, came down from upstairs wearing a decent and elegant dress, once she saw the girl standing next to Ricardo, her extremely well-groomed face immediately showed a smile of joy -Ricardo, is she your girlfriend? -Aunt, I Ricardo interrupted and introduced her with a smile -Mom, this is the girl I mentioned before, the one I met studying in Paris, Estre-. Sandra Rouco suddenly reacted, looked understandingly at Ricardo and took Estre affectionately and said -So you are Estre, after Ricardo has returned, he often mentioned me to you, saying that you are very good at taking care of people, thanks to the fact that you took care of him in Paris-. Estres face flushed, embarrassed by thepliment -Aunt, I didnt do it, I had to thank Ricardo who took care of me in Paris. I couldnt help him much. Sandra Rouco saw that this couple had a good rtionship, she said to Ricardo -Today is a happy day, call your sister toe to lunch-. When Ricardo went to call Pe, Sandra took Estre and said kindly, Estre, stay home for lunch today. Since she hade, Estre was too embarrassed to refuse and could only nod her head -Okay-. Sandra seemed in a good mood and indicated to Ricardo, You and Estre have fun first, Ill go get Elisa Xirau, the maid to prepare lunch. Estre was taken upstairs by Ricardo, Sandra looked at her silly son who had a girl he liked, she couldnt help but be happy, she went to thendline, first she called Jairo Prats, her husband after hanging up the phone, she thought it was hard to gather so many people, why not call Adam too, her brother always had a good eye for people, it would be good to call him to give Ricardo a helping hand looking at her. At the Peoples Hospital. Adam was holding Paulita, who had just finished the IV, and went to Estres room and found that she had already left the hospital. Paulita hugged Adams neck and asked him, Daddy, where has Estre gone? Adam was about to call Estre when Sandras call came in. He replied -Hello, sister. Adam, Ricardo brought his girlfriend home today at noon, I asked your brother-inw and Pe toe back too, if you are free, bring Paulita to the house for dinner, so you can help Ricardo and see how his girlfriend is. You are always good at seeing how people are. Im afraid Ricardo will be fooled by a girl since hes so innocent. Ricardos girlfriend? Adam stared at the empty hospital bed, his dark eyes deepened, the corners of his thin lips lifted, -Its all right, Sis- -Its all right, Sis- -Its all right, Sis- -Its all right, Sis- -Its all right, Sis. He would like to see what Ricardos girlfriend will really be like. -Well, then Ill wait for you to bring Paulita to lunch. After hanging up the phone, Paulita pouted with her little mouth and asked, Daddy, are we going to my aunts house for lunch? So, arent we going to look for Estre? Adam led the Paulita out of the room, a yful smile crept under his eyes -You can see Starter-. At Prats house, at the dinner table. -Mom, Pe said that she is not in good health and cannote. Sandra Roucorega?ughed, This girl! When she moves she thinks I wont be able to send her anymore, right? Star frowned, Pe was at the barst night, nothing had happened right? While she was thinking about it, an engine sounded in the Prats enclosure, Sandra, calcting the time, said -It must be your father who arrived, Ill go to see him-. Sandra got up and went to the door of the house, she could only see Adam who entered hugging Paulita, as soon as Paulita saw Sandra, she shouted tenderly -Aunt! Estre, who was inside the house, heard that familiar childish voice and a shiver ran through her body. Paulita?! Until Sandra led Adam and the Paulita to the door, Estres eyes met the mans deep gaze in an instant. That look that sent pure shivers down Estres spine, . As soon as Paulita saw Estre standing over there, she jumped out of Adams arms and ran into Estres arms, Estre, why are you here? Estre froze, not knowing what to say. Sandra was stunned, Adam, do you and Mrs. Star know each other? Adams dark eyes burned as he looked at the woman, not only did he know her, but we even have a daughter. Paulita proudly took Estres hand and said to Sandra, Aunt, Estre is my daddys new wife, she is my new mommy! Sandra was struck by lightning -What, what? Ricardo hurried to grab Sandras arm and hurried to speak -Mom, Mom, listen to my exnation, things are not what you think -Mom, Mom, listen to my exnation, things are not what you think -You brat! You bring your aunt here to trick me? When your fatheres backter, hell beat you up! This is nonsense Estre stood ufortably to one side, Adam with his long legs had already walked towards her, the mans body was full of presence of majesty and with such a dominant aura, so Estre unconsciously took a step back, but was held by the mansrge hand, the man leaned slightly and said in her ear with a masculine and deep voice that only between the two of them could be heard -I didnt know you were so ambitious, on the one hand being with me and on the other hand flirting with my nephew?? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Chapter 28: Whether she likes me or not I already slept with her The mans dark and cold look made Estre feel shivers, she tried to exin, but stammering she said, I, I dont. I really wasnt with him while he was flirting with Ricardo. Sandra looked fiercely at Ricardo and apologized to Adn, -Adn, what a shame this situation is, its all because this bastard boy doesnt know what to do, you and Estre take the Paulita back first, todays business just pretend it never happened- -Sandra said to Adn, -Its all because this bastard boy doesnt know what to do, you and Estre take the Paulita back first, todays business just pretend it never happened-. -Mom! Ricardo looked at Estre with dissatisfaction, then his gaze turned to Adam, Uncle, can I talk to you alone? Sandra very angry -After making such a big joke, what else do you want to talk to your uncle about? However, Adam was extremely patient as always -Sandra, its all right, Ill talk to Ricardo alone-. Ricardo followed Adn to the Prats garden. Only Sandra and Estre were left in the room, along with Paulita. Sandra took a deep breath, trying to calm her emotions and said calmly, Mrs. Estre, since you are Adams wife, why did youe to my house for lunch as Ricardos girlfriend? -I Aunt, with Ricardo -Wait, ording to our rtionship, you shouldnt call me aunt, you should call me what Adam calls me, like sister or Sandra. Star was ufortable, embarrassed in the extreme, but how was she going to exin to Sandra that she and Adam were not really husband and wife? -Sandra, Ricardo and I met in Paris, we were schoolmates, after we came back to the country, I never had time to exin to Ricardo that I married Adam, so. C Sandra frowned -So you had a rtionship with Ricardo before, but you are with two men at the same time, or should I say so, you took advantage of Ricardo to meet Adam, when you met Adam who had a better condition you left Ricardo, right? Sandra looked at her andughed contemptuously. -I really didnt know, I didnt know that Adam was Ricardos uncle, Ricardo and I werent boyfriend and girlfriend before either. -You and Ricardo have been together for three years, and you still dont call it a dating rtionship? Mrs. Estre, I cant understand your point of view about love rtionships and Im not sure how messy your private life is, but since you are married to Adn now, dont mess with Ricardo again, please dont mess with other men again-. Estre bit her lip and clenched her fist, Mrs. Prats, no matter what you think of me, Ricardo and I have never been a couple, I have always treated Ricardo as my good friend. Paulita, who was at Estres feet, raised her little face and looked at Sandra, furrowing her little eyebrows and said protectively, Auntie, my daddy and Estre are genuinely in love, Estre doesnt like Ricardo! Sandra felt unhappy, her son had been sentimentally deceived by this woman and now even Paulita was on this stepmothers side and her good first impression of Estre was totally lost now. In the back garden. Ricardo spoke bluntly, Uncle, Estre has already told me all about you. Adam who was with one hand in his pocket, his face was calm and he only raised an eyebrow -Oh? what did he say to you? -She told me it was just a contractual rtionship between you two, I know she pretended to be married to you for the sake of La Vi Berrocal, Uncle, I like Estre, I always liked her during those three years in Paris, Uncle, I hope you can let us be together-.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. The corner of the mans thin lips lifted slightly, You like her, and you she likes you? Ricardo kept silent for a few seconds and said, Even if you still dont like it now, but uncle, you can return La Vi Berrocal to Estre, the money it cost you, I willpensate you. Please give Estre her freedom back. Give him back his freedom? He made it sound like he was stealing a girl by force, the man spoke with a deep tone -I didnt force her to be with me, she is an adult and will be responsible for every decision she makes, she doesnt need others to pay for her. If this is the matter you want to deal with, there is nothing to talk about between us-. As he finished those words, Adam had already turned around and Ricardo hurried to call out to him, Uncle, do you like Estre? Adam did not turn around, but Richard behind him, opened his mouth slightly, -Like it or not, I already slept with her-. Check. Richard stood stiffly in ce for a moment, until Adam entered the house and still did note to his senses. After Adam returned to the living room, he took Estre in his arms and spoke to Sandra with a slight smile, Sister, may I formally introduce you to my new wife, Estre. Sandra and Estres faces did not look very good, only Adn did not look ufortable. -Sister, we will not stay for lunch today, I will bring Estre to visit another day. After saying that, Adam had already guided Estre and Paulita to leave Prats house together. Back at La Vi Berrocal, as soon as Adam arrived home, he went straight to the study room. Paulita shook Estres hand and gave her a disgruntled face -Estre, daddy is angry, go and spoil him soon-. Star hesitated for a long time before going upstairs, opening the door to the study just before entering, she was coldly rebuked by a male voice -Out, knock on the door-. -- Estre had to go back outside, close the studio door, raise her hand and knock softly on the studio door in a polite voice as she asked, Please, may Ie in now? -Enter- Estre pushed the door, biting her lip and stuttering for a long time before speaking slowly -I came to exin, Ricardo invited me to eat at his house, I didnt know his mother would misunderstand my rtionship with him, he and I-. -Do you like him? Adams face lifted, his dark eyes rested squarely on her face, and his question was very direct. Estre was stunned, her mind inexplicably remembered what Olivia told her, she pursed her lips and said -Whether I like it or not, it doesnt seem to have anything to do with you, we only have a contract rtionship, when the contract ends, there is no more rtionship between us, who I like or not, there is no need to inform you, is there? After finishing these words with a drumbeat in his heart, he felt that to say such words was obviously to provoke Adam and cautiously looked at the mans face from the corner of his eyes. Adams slender fingers holding the pen stood still for a while and he suddenly stood up, walking towards her. The tall, erect figure of the man approached, an invisible pressure formed around her, she unconsciously stepped back until his back hit the door behind her, Estre looked at him warily, swallowed saliva and asked timidly, The contract between us, when does it end? -What? So eager to be with my nephew? The beautiful face of the man suddenly approached, his hot breath sprayed her small face, tickling her, she was confined in this small space, her brain could not control itself quietly, even her heart beat a little faster, only the pleasant and maic voice of the man could be heard with a little teasing passing by her ear, -Have you forgotten that besides contract rtionship, we also have a sexual rtionship? Chapter 29: You begged me to make love to you The mans explicit and ambiguous words made Estres face blush -Adn, that night I was drunk, it was just an ident, I hope I can forget it! Adams eyebrows rose slightly, the corners of his thin, sensual lips lifted slightly, So that night you slept with me in vain? Star was impressed, it was obvious she slept with him for nothing howe she appears to be the victim? Adam who was usually such a decent person, I didnt know he was so brazen! He tried to look tough and said firmly, Adam, what do you want? Its impossible for me to marry you anyway! -Are you so sure? -Im telling you, dont try to threaten me with La Vi Berrocal again, we agreed before that we would only pretend to be a couple that would help you get rid of the pressure of your family to get married, but if you keep threatening me with La Vi Berrocal you will exceed my limits, Id rather give up that vi! Estre said it in one breath, her heart was beating like a drum, her eyes staring dazedly at Adam, fearing that this man would actually break the contract, she was betting that Adam still had credibility, after all, he was extremely powerful in the business arena, he must still be trustworthy. The man stared into her eyes, his eyebrows slightly furrowed. Even La Vi Berrocal, which was what mattered most to him, was willing to abandon it? Is it so much that you dont want to marry him? The interest that was added to her for a moment, suddenly disappeared, the mans dark eyes looked at her with a slight coldness, he released her with a cold mood, -I am not so mean as to threaten a woman to marry me- -I am not so mean as to threaten a woman to marry me- -I am not so mean as to threaten a woman to marry me. Star clutched her clothes to her chest, biting her lips, hearing him say that, her heart felt strange for no reason. Did he really just want to find some random woman to marry him in order to irritate Olivia? The man sat back in his chair and resumed his work, If there is nothing else, you can leave now. -That night, how did you know I was at the Pivo Czech Bar? It was a question he had wanted to ask for a long time, but never had the opportunity. The long fingers holding Adams pen paused for a moment, the tip of the pen on the paper shone a small cloud of ck ink, the mans voice was faint, he didnt even raise his head -You called me several times begging me to save you, dont you remember? -- Estres brow furrowed as she tried to recall the scenes of that night, unable to remember them. Even if he asked for help, he could not have called this demon of Adam. But what the man said immediately afterward shocked her. -Not only that, when I arrived you were all sweet on me and begging me to make love, he said. -- What! Did he do that?! -That, that was just because I was drunk and babbling, dont take it to heart! -And you said you liked me, is that a babble or a drunken confession? -- Why didnt I have any recollection of that?! His face flushed quickly and he hastened to change the subject, I just came to warn you, I have to return to La Vi Berrocalter. Adam said nothing and remained silent. She thought he was upset, Estre hurried to speak again, Ill definitely be back before dinner, I just want to take my fathers ashes to the mansion so I can go home soon, she said. Adams dark eyes narrowed -The dead should be in the ground. -I I just want to have my fatherspany. Adams dark eyes shone and he said in a cold voice, Get out, I have to work. Estre nodded and left the studio, her emotions somewhat depressed. Three years had passed and his father had never been buried, Adam was right, the dead must be buried, even if it was hard for him to ept the fact that his father was gone, he had to bury him.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Inside the studio, Adam called Santino. -Contact Nanshan Cemetery and reserve a good ce. Santino was astonished, -Chief, you are still young, its time to be optimistic and courageous, about the tomb, lets-. The mans face darkened, When did I say it was to reserve a grave for me? A cold sweat was breaking out on Santinos forehead, he shivered and asked, So its for the old man? -- The corners of Adams mouth twitched and he said in a cold, humorless voice, My wifes father has never been buried. So it was for Estres father. -Oh oh oh, Ill do it right away, Ill make sure to choose a good ce in the cemetery for thedys father. Adam did not forget to give instructions -By the way, ask the people of Nanshan Cemetery directly to contact her, you dont need to tell her that this matter was ordered by me-. Santino nodded with understanding, only that -Chief, to make a girl fall in love, it is better to take care of her a little more evidently, so that the girl falls in love more easily. The mans face was cold as he gritted his teeth and asked, When did I say I was going to make Estre fall in love? Santino silently pleaded to himself, afraid he would not be able to survive until tomorrow. The big boss, hanging up the phone, even exined arrogantly, I didnt want to tell her because I was afraid she would be too moved to stick with me. Santino hastened to answer -Yes, yes, yes, yes, after all, right now you and thedy are just pretending to be a couple, so, if you let her fall in love with you, Im afraid it wont be easy to get out of itter-. Adam, somewhat furious, hung up the phone. Outside the studio, Olivia standing in the doorway with a tray of fruit stopped her footsteps. He wanted to take some fruit to Adam, but unexpectedly learned that Adam wanted to buy a grave for Estres father. He went downstairs and saw Estre carrying her bag to leave and hurriedly called out to her -Estre, wait-. Sister-inw, is something wrong? -I just heard from Adam that your fathers ashes have not been buried yet, the person in charge of Nanshan Cemetery is a friend of mine, I will ask him to keep a good ce for your father. Estre was stunned, she did not expect Olivia to help her and Nanshan Cemetery was the best cemetery in The Holy City, tombs are always hard to get -Sister-inw, thank you, then I will bother you with this matter. C Olivia with a delicate smile -Its okay, we are a family, then I will contact my friendter-. After Estre left, Olivia went back to her room and looked at the photo the private spy had sent her, showing Estre and Ricardo intimately embracing at the Pivo Czech Bar that night. This Estre, how dare she flirt with Ricardo too! She made a call -Al, Sir, its Olivia. There is something I want to ask you as a favor, is that so, you know about my nephew Ricardo, right? -Of course I know, the Ricardo of the Prats family! -Ricardos girlfriends father has passed away and he couldnt find a good cemetery for his burial, can you help me to find a good cemetery for his father? -Of course, since Mistress Olivia ordered it, this is the least of it! Olivia lifted the corner of her red lips, Then Ill send you his contact information and credit your ount with the money from the cemetery. By the way, Sir, please dont tell them that I did this, just say that Ricardo bought it, you know that to make a girl fall in love you always need some sincerity-. -Okay, I didnt know Mrs. Olivia was so good with family matters, Im sure Ill take care of this matter properly. Olivia hung up the phone and scoffed, Ha! since Estre was entangled with Ricardo, then shell get them together! Chapter 30: A Jealous Man Twenty minutester, Adam, who was working in his studio, received a call from Santino. -Hello, boss, the person in charge of Nanshan Cemetery said that Ricardo has already bought a grave for thedys father. This Adam on the other end of the phone pursed his thin lips and was silent for a long moment, then he spoke indifferently -Just leave her-. The man blurted out those words as if it was none of his business and then hung up the phone. When he went back to look at the work files, he felt only uneasy and enraged. Did that woman even have the conscience of being his wife? Is it because he doesnt have that marriage certificate that he thinks she can be unscrupulous and have an affair with another man? If she wanted to choose a good cemetery for Stefano Berrocal, why didnt she mention it to him when he arrived at the studio a moment ago, but turned around and ran to tell her nephew. She was the real mother of the Paulita, the mother of her daughter and yet she was involved with her nephew. Under Adams dark eyes, his gaze grew cold. Estre went back to Pes apartment first, Pe was not at home, she did not know where she went out again, she took Stefano Berrocals urn and packed it, took a cab and went back to La Vi Berrocal. Standing at the entrance of La Vi Berrocal, she suddenly had the feeling of being in a different world. Three years had passed and I could finally return to this mansion, openly and honestly as it should always have been. He hugged the urn and murmured, Dad, were home! The key that was previously given to him right after signing the contract with Adam, he opened the door, the mansion had not been lived in for a long time, a lot of dust was floating in the air, the expensive original furniture of the mansion had also been emptied long ago by Doria and her daughter, what was left was either too old or worthless, the empty mansion looked so old. Estre cleaned the living room table before putting Stefano Berrocals urn on it carefully -Dad, tonight, I will regret leaving you alone at home, all these years you could not be buried, you are aimless with me, its my fault, first thing tomorrow morning, I will take you to Nanshan Cemetery. Star cleaned the house, seeing her home became cleaner and cleaner, her mood also became more pleasant. As he left La Vi Berrocal, his phone rang. -Friend, Im having a private party, its tomorrow night at eight oclock, everyone is curious to know about you and Adam getting married, why dont you bring Adam and well get together? On the other end of the phone, Irene was speaking in a provocative and mocking tone. Estre said calmly -There is no need, I dont like to attend parties and you know that Adam is very busy, have a good time, we wont apany you-. Ireneughed a little, Girlfriend, arent you interested in parties or are you afraid? If youre really married to Adam, it shouldnt be hard to get him toe to these kinds of parties with you, right? Or are you just lying? Star clenched her fist, hearing the smug voice on the other end of the phone, she burst out in annoyance -If I bring Adam to the party and admit that I am his wife, you will kneel down and bow three times to me in public-. Irene was confident -Okay, if you have the guts, bring Adam for us all to see, but I have to remind you that if Adam denies your rtionship in public or doesnt show up at the party, you, kneel before me and youll have to bow three times! How about that? -Okay! After hanging up the phone, Estres eyes reflected pure coldness. Doria and Irene took all of Berrocals properties and the 10 million she got in exchange for her surrogate womb, indirectly killing Stefano Berrocal, definitely wont let Doria and her daughter escape! After Irene hung up the phone, her friends next to her covered their mouths and burst outughing. -Irene, dont worry, Star is definitely a liar! A few days ago, at a charity dinner, I saw her with my own eyes flirting lewdly with Adam, But Adam didnt even nce at her, its only been so few days, Adam how could he have married her. -Ha, I cant wait to see you kneel before me tomorrow in front of everyone! -And if he doesnte tomorrow night because of cowardice, wont we have a good show to see? Irenes eyes narrowed, with mischief in her gaze, -I know her, its obvious shes in misery, yet she refuses to beg and has to pretend as if shes unbeatable, if only for dignitys sake, shelle anyway! That night at the Pivo Czech Bar, he set up Estre, but he didnt expect Adam to show up halfway through his n, but a few days ago he had his friend at the Office of Civil Affairs check it out, Estre was definitely not married and Adam was still single! He wants to cheat on her, it wont be that easy! I didnt think a man of Adams high standing would fall in love with such a miserable woman. Will be looking forward to seeing Estres show tomorrow! After epting Irenes invitation, Estre was pensive all the way back to Roucos house.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. In her mind she wondered, if Adam would reject her, after all, that man used to be quite difficult to deal with. No sooner had he arrived at Roucos house than he saw that the servants were already clearing the dinner table. Had they already had dinner? Estre raised her hand to look at her watch, it was only half past six! In addition, he had told Adam that he would be back for dinner in the evening. La Felipa said respectfully to Estre, Senora Estre, you have returned. Estre answered, Yes, Felipa, have you had dinner? -Yes, today Mr. Adam said he was hungry, so the whole family had an early dinner. The corners of Estres mouth twitched -So? Is there still food? I He touched his stomach and said awkwardly, I havent had dinner yet. Just as they finished their words, an indifferent male voice came from upstairs, Arent you very capable? What, no one invited you to dinner? Was there someone who helped her buy the cemetery, but no one invited her to dinner? Star frowned and looked up, watching as Adam came down from upstairs, with a strange tone, I dont understand what you mean, if there is no dinner then there is no dinner, why are you talking like that? La Felipa saw these two people and did not know what misunderstanding had urred, as if they were about to fight, immediately as a mediator said -Mrs. Estre, Better, , now Ill go cook a te of noodles for you-. Before Felipa could finish her words, Adam had already furrowed his eyebrows and coldly reprimanded, Felipa, this is none of your business! Felipa was astonished, although Lord Adam used to have a cold personality, he rarely got angry with his servants, Felipa did not dare to say anything else, -Yes, Lord Adam-. Estre watched as Felipa went down, she was filled with anger, she had never been used to seeing people intimidate others, -Adn, if you dont like me, just say so, why are you angry with Felipa? Adams frown tightened, who gave him the guts to argue with him? The man just looked at her arrogantly, as if he waszy to attend to her, turned around and went upstairs. -- Star was speechless, sozy to be bothering with him, she went to the kitchen to get food. But what left her speechless was that Roucos house was so big that she couldnt find anything to eat in the kitchen. La Felipa seemed to understand something as she washed the dishes, this afternoon, Se?or Adn had ordered his subordinates to remove all the food from the kitchen, could it be that he wanted to starve Se?ora Estre. But why is Mr. Adam angry with Mrs. Star? Chapter 31: A Sweet Relationship Paulita was in the second floor hallway, she tiptoed to look down into the living room, only to see Estre sitting at the coffee table, making instant noodles to eat, the little boy frowned. Although she had not eaten instant noodles before, but her father told her it was bad for her health. He smiled and scampered off into the studio with his two little paws. Adam saw Paulita enter, left the business he had, turned his eyes to look at the little boy, -Why did youe, where is your brother, wasnt he ying with you? Paulita approached Adam, using her two hands and her legs she sits on Adams legs and asked, -Daddy, Estre is eating instant noodles. Why dont we wait for him for dinner tonight? Oh, that woman would rather eat noodles than show you a little weakness? Adam frowned, pinched his daughters nose and a faint smile surfaced on his lips, -Of course you have to be punished for doing something wrong-. Paulita asked suspiciously, What did Estre do wrong? -He is not obedient. The little one seemed to understand and nodded with his little chin, wrinkled his little face and fussed again, as if he remembered something, he got off Adams legs, -Daddy, Im going to go build blocks with my brother!-. Adam stroked his daughters head, -Okay, go away-. After Paulita ran out of the studio, her little hand tugged at the door, she looked up at Adam with a smile, and when she saw that her father had not followed her, her eyes curved, she closed the studio door and ran quickly downstairs. Estre was eating her instant noodles when Paulita suddenly approached her, took her hand and said, Estre, will youe to the room with me? Estre hadnt finished eating, so she looked at the noodles and said in a soft voice, -Paulita, Ille upstairs with you when I finish eating, okay? now Im really hungry-. The little girl smiled mysteriously and came closer to speak in his ear in a loving voice, There is plenty of food in my room, will youe with me and well eat together? Dont let daddy know about it! Star was stunned, and looked at the cute little girl, his heart melted at the sight of her, he couldnt help but say the word, -Good-. After Paulita took Estre to her room, she pulled out of the small closet arge bag full of snacks, all purchased by Adam for her. Estre smiled and sighed, -Wow, what a lot-. Estre sat down on the carpet, Paulita carried a pile of food in front of her, holding it in her small hands, and saying very generously, Estre, what do you want to eat, Im good to you, my brother asked me for food and I didnt even want to give him any! Estre rubbed the little boys head, Youre so cute! Paulita took out the bread and milk and put it in Estres hand, -Estre, eat quickly, you wont be able to eatter if daddyes-. It is not known why, but they wet Estres eyes. Few people had been so kind to her since Daddy had left, and although Paulita was only a three-year-old, his little gestures warmed her to the bottom of her heart. The little girl twisted her little face, and looked into his eyes, caressed his face, Star, are you crying because you got excited? Estre smiled, As kind as you are to me, of course Im excited. -Then you cant cry, from now on I will treat you much better. Dont cry anymore, your eyes will hurt. Estre snorted andughed out loud, took Paulita in her arms and kissed her forehead. The little girl is so adorable, she has nothing to do with her insensitive father, he is questioning whether she is his own daughter! Paulitas mother, she must be a very friendly person! How else could I have such an adorable little girl like Paulita? But she had just had an argument with Adam, how is she going to ask him for help afterwards? I should not have agreed to go to that party with Irene so impulsively, I could tell it was a trap! If Adam doesnt go, hell make a fool of himself tomorrow night! Estre ate and drank with Paulita in her room, having a great time and forgetting about her problems. As Adam left the studio and headed this way, he heard only the childish giggles andughter of the little boying from the childrens room. He went to the door of the childrens room and, as soon as he entered, saw the two of them sitting on the carpet ying and full of snack balls and milk cartons on the floor. The man frowned, this woman how could she be so childish in her twenties? But by the looks of it, do they get along very well? Could it be a mother-daughter bond? Those two, not even aware that Adam was at the door, until the man coughed lightly twice, both turned to look at him. Estre immediately picked up the snacks and garbage bags on the carpet, Paulitagir his little body, leaning back and stared at his father, -Daddy, these I have eaten all myself, Estre has nothing to do with it! Estre at first thought that Adam was not going to leave him alone, however the man just gave her a deep look, and spoke coldly, -Itste, Paulita has ss tomorrow, clean the things on the floor, call Aunt Felipa to wash Paulita. Estre nodded yes, and when she saw Adam turn to leave, she asked excitedly, What if I take care of Paulitas washing tonight? For no reason, I just wanted to be close to Paulita. When the little girl heard that one, she looked at her, her eyes throbbing, Star, lets take a bath together! -Yes, but -Star looked at Adam again, fearing that he would not agree. Adam did not deny it, but simply spoke calmly, Paulita, you have to go to bed after your bath, understand? The little girl nodded obediently with her chin, -Mmmmmm, daddy I know! When Estre finished bathing Paulita, they went to bed together and she held her arms and told her a bedtime story. After telling the bedtime story, Paulitas big eyes fell tired and she snuggled into his arms, and murmured in her soft little voice, Star, from now on you tell me a bedtime story every night, okay? -Okay, go to sleep, and good night, Paulita. -Good night Star~- The little girl pouted, and gave him a kiss on the face, and went to sleep. Estre looked at her intently, examining the little girls long eyshes, and caressed a cute little face. It is not known for what reason, he felt an overwhelming maternal love when he met Paulita. Estre had been running around all afternoon, and was tired at that point, with Paulita in her arms, not wanting to move, and not falling asleep. When Adam entered, he saw the two of them asleep together.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. The two sleep in an identical position, Adam was stunned. Chapter 32: This Woman The man unconsciously lightened his steps, entered the childrens room next to the crib, gently moved Paulitas arms away from around Estre, and then lifted Estre, though it was a gentle movement, still, it woke the woman in his arms. Her eyes were sleepy, with clear dreamy features, her arms unconsciously wrapped around his neck, she tucked her head into his chest, and murmured, -Dad -. -- Adam smiled.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. This woman, does she think he is her father? Does he look that old? After taking Estre out of the childrens room, she returned to her bedroom. Adam carried the woman onto the bed and as he was about to cover her with the nket she grabbed his hand and ced it on her cheek talking sleepily, -Dont go -. Her soft, pampered voice, in turn, made his heart drop slightly, he stood on the edge of the bed, letting her take his hand as he spoke again in a dreamy voice, -Daddy . dont go. Adam frowned. When Estrese waspletely asleep, Adam gently withdrew his hand and went into the bathroom to take a shower. When he finished showering and got into bed, the woman lying next to him automatically wrapped herself around him, sleeping inelegantly, with her arms around his neck and her feet wrapped around his waist, hanging onto him like a little kangaroo, this sleeping position was really the same as Paulita. I dare say that this little girl has inherited it from her. But the woman in his arms was not Paulita, and he has feelings for her. Adam observed the sleeping woman with a deep look, not knowing whether tough or get angry at such behavior. Every time she moves, she is ying with fire. Adam gets nervous, frowned, and stared at her, calling her name in a cold voice, -Star-. But the woman did not hear him, she mumbled twice her pink lips as she slept, opening and closing them slightly revealing her white teeth. Adam went nk. -Star, go downstairs and sleep alone. She did not heed hismand, but grunted and frowned and grumbled, -I dont want to -. -- Adam raised his head, looked up at the ceiling and sighed deeply. Ive never seen such a -sassy- woman before. But deep inside his heart he felt something for her. And this sensation feels bigger and bigger with their movements Adam had plenty of restraint, but he couldnt stand it. In the midst of her sleep, Estrese felt a warmth on her lips that pressed down on her to the point that she could hardly breathe. He frowned in bewilderment and opened his eyes and saw a magnified, handsome face. -ufff! He panicked and pushed the man in front of him with all his might. When Adam let go, he raised his hand and pped the right side of the mans face fiercely! -You you scoundrel! How dare he abuse her when she was asleep! But when she realized, and looked closely at the man standing in front of her, it was not someone else, but it was Adam. He hit The mans arms rested on the sides of her cheeks, he watched her with a forceful gaze, and without saying a word, it was as if he had so much rage that he was about to explode! Estre felt very embarrassed and said shyly, -I thought he was a pervert -. The man took him by the chin, Pervert? What kind of pervert would notice you? Estre was about to let go, you But he didnt dare say why he kissed her if she was so demanding AND while she was sleeping! Adams ck eyes were clear, as if he could if he knew what he was thinking about, and coldly answering, -You were in my arms and you refused to get off, do you think I would sleep with a sleeping corpse?-. I really wasnt lying, Adam wasnt interested in a sleeping corpse. Estrese embarrassed and said, I was asleep, how should I know what I was doing? Dont me me. But when she stood up and looked down on the mans cheek with her p, she felt guilty. -Id better go to sleep in Paulitas room. As she was about to get up when the man grabbed her wrist and pulled her backwards, staggering, falling into his arms and they looked at each other. -- Heart beating fast. Why is she so nervous? Adam gave her a look, let go of her wrist and turned over to lie down on his side of the bed. -If you go to sleep with her now, youll wake the family and theyll think we had a fight. Estre nodded. Before this she was very sleepy, but now she is wide awake, fussing and ying with the hair on her forehead. After about ten minutes of mutual silence, Estre broke the calm and stammered, asking, -Are you free tomorrow night? The man responded reluctantly, -I dont have time. He has an importantmitment tomorrow night, he has a dinner with representatives of GK Group firms. She nodded silently, she was very nervous thinking that, if he didnt go, did she really have to pay homage before Irene? Undeterred, he asked again, So, what time are youing back tomorrow night? I can wait for you. Adam suddenly turned his head, examined her firmly, -Why are you going to wait for me? Uh What kind of look she was giving, as if she was going to wait for me toe back to do something indecent, blushed Stars face. -No, nothing, its just that one of my sisters has asked me to go to a party and everyone is bringing male escorts. Forget it, since youre not avable, Ill go alone! Adams eyebrows were slightly furrowed, and there was a probing look in his eyes, -Would you like me toe with you?-. -Ah? If you dont want to go to But there was another voice in the head that -shouted and shouted-: Star what are you thinking, now dont be ashamed, tell him that you really want to go with him! Chapter 33: Family of Four The next day, Estre got up very early and prepared a hearty breakfast. As Adam and Paulita came down the stairs, Estre quickly got up from the dining room table, looked up and smiled at the father and daughtering down the stairs. -I dont know what kind of breakfast you and Paulita would like to have. But I made something. Come and try it. Estre thought: If Adam would like this breakfast, she would take the opportunity to mention the party. If the man is in a good mood, he might agree. She was too timid, otherwise, if she persuaded him against night, the matter would be resolved. Adam looked at the breakfast on the table, showing no emotion or expression. Paulita ran over happily, looked at the food on the table with wide eyes and praised without hesitation, -Madre mia mia! Estre! Youre great! Estre asked Paulita to sit in a special chair for children and filled her te with rice soup, then asked, Paulita, what do you want to eat? Paulita pointed to the cream bun, I want this! Estre took a small cream puff and put it on her te. The little girl ate happily. When Adam sat down to eat, Estre graciously handed him the dinner service. Although this elegant man seemed cold, she enjoyed his service. She pursed her lips, Well. Just as she wanted to speak, Olivia and Dante also came downstairs. He interrupted her with a smile, -Estre, did you prepare breakfast? Its so abundant. Estre was very shy and nodded to Olivia, Good morning, Olivia. -Good morning. Olivia walked over and sat down next to Adam very matter-of-factly. While eating breakfast, Olivia pretended to touch Adams left hand involuntarily and said calmly and gently, Adam, I hear youre having dinner with the GK delegation tonight. Drink less to protect your stomach, okay? Estre stood there, like an outsider. She ate the dry toast and looked at the two lovers. It turned out that Adam was having dinner tonight and found it impossible to apany her to Irenes meeting. Estre felt a little irritable, either because she might be embarrassed by the evening or because Olivia and Adams couples way of living together stimted her. Adam lowered his head and looked at the back of the hand Olivia had touched. His eyes were cold, and he raised his head to look at Estre again, -Do you have something to tell me? She was a little surprised, biting her lip, -No, no.-. She already knew he was going to dinner in the evening, and it would be iprehensible to ask him to apany her to a gathering of friends. Besides, I would not agree. In this case, it was better not to mention the matter. I was sitting at the dining room table, eating breakfast in frustration. The sound of a car engine suddenly rang out in the Rouco family courtyard. She looked out the window into the yard. The sports car that entered the Rouco familys yard was a family Porsche. The owner of the car was Ricardo. Estre was surprised. Why did Ricardoe here so early? She looked at Adam cautiously and discovered that this man was also looking at her coldly. She thought: Why are you looking at me? I didnt let Ricardoe here.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Although there was no ambiguity between her and Ricardo, but Adam looked at her like that, she felt guilty. Olivia was not surprised, but pretended to be, Why is Ricardo here? Estre, they tell me that you are also a student at the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris. Is Ricardo your ssmate? After hearing Olivias question, Adams face became even colder. He put the knife and fork in his hand on the te and made a loud crash. Estres eyes trembled, she looked at the man and said calmly, -We are just students. -Star! As soon as Ricardo entered the house, he first called Estre. Then he greeted the elders politely, Good morning. Estre was very nervous, Why are you here? Ricardo was suspicious, Dont you remember? You sent me a text message to pick you up this morning and apany you to Nanshan Cemetery to bury your father. Adam, who was sitting off to the side, had a cold look in his eyes when he heard this. -No its not that. She thought: When did I send Ricardo a message? Her whispered excuses were of no use, she only felt a pair of indifferent eyes looking at her, and she felt a shiver. The man who had been silent suddenly stood up, carrying Paulitas little bag of peppa, and said, Come on, Paulita. Paulita frowned and protested, -Daddy, Im not full yet! Adam picked up a bottle of milk from the table and another bag of packaged toast. He picked up Paulita in the childrens chair with his other hand, You can eat in the car. Immediately after, Olivia smiled at Ricardo and Estre, and looked at Dante, -Estre, Ricardo, lets go first and, go on with the talk. Estre turned her head and looked, Olivia and Dante climbed into Adams ck Spyker. Estre felt sad for no reason, they really looked like a family of four. Ricardo looked at the dining table and asked, Estre, have you eaten? If you have eaten, shall we leave too? Estre did not eat anything at all, but she no longer had an appetite. She picked up the bag on one side and said calmly, -Come on. In the car, Estre remembered the text message, Let me see the message I sent you. Ricardo handed her the cell phone and Estre actually saw the text message he sent. -Ricardo, can youe to Roucos family to pick me up at 7:30 tomorrow morning? Can you apany me to Nanshan Cemetery to bury my father? The phone number was in fact his. However, she never sent him a text message. What happened? Did she send a text message while sleepwalking? But there is no record on her cell phone. Richard smiled and said, I know you dont like Adam. When I convince him, you dont have to pretend to be husband and wife. -Ricardo, Im really not for you. In addition to her current rtionship with Adam, three years ago, she also served as a surrogate mother for a strange man. She kept this secret the whole time, she didnt tell anyone, not even Pe knew about it. Ricardo looked at her and took her little hand with one hand, -I know you may not like me now, I think its because we have been friends for a long time. Estre, I dont care about your rtionship with Adn. I know what happened that night was just an ident. Please give me a chance to pursue you. If you still dont like me after a while, I wont regret it. Estre clearly remembered Ricardos acts of kindness from the past three years, but she never dared to imagine that she could still have that kind of ordinary love. As I was thinking, the phone rang, it was Irene. There was a triumphant female voice on the phone that reminded him, Star, dont forget toe to the party tonight! Get dressed ande with Adam! Estre hung up the phone. The evenings party was bothering her. Chapter 34: Adam, why do you humiliate me? Inside the ck Spyker. Paulita and Dante sat together ying with the Doraemon toy. Olivia raised her head and looked at the man driving, pursed her lips and said, Adam, have you noticed that Estre and Ricardo are very close? Is it? The man snorted, But shes my wife now. -If If it werent for Paulita, Adam, would you be with Estre? Olivia looked at him, waiting for him to deny it. She was uncontrobly nervous. Adam was silent for a long time, looked straight ahead with a cold and arrogant look, and only answered indifferently, -There is no assumption, she is now my wife.-. Olivia looked away, the light in her eyes dimmed, she was obviously disappointed. I would not let Estre and Adn be together. She had lost Oscar, she could no longer lose Adam. After sending Paulita and Dante to kindergarten, Adam and Olivia went to the Rouco Group. As soon as Adam arrived at the office, Santino knocked on the door and entered. -Chief, the ce to have dinner with the GK Group delegation will be at Hotel de I in the center of the city. The man nodded and raised his eyes, he remembered the party Estre mentionedst night. -Look at the party Estre is going to tonight. -Well, I will do it soon. Nanshan Cemetery. Estre watched as Stefanos urn was buried and the staff sealed the grave, and finally the tears she had long held back. Ricardo hugged her by the shoulders, patted her gently, Estre, cheer up, your father in heaven must be waiting for you to say goodbye to him happily. Estre smiled with tears and then knelt in front of Stefanos tombstone for a long time, bowed and left with Ricardo. After returning to the city center, it was time for lunch. Ricardo recalled a recently opened Japanese restaurant next to the Rouco Group, where the dishes were very authentic. -Star, lets have lunch together and then Ill take you home. Estre thought that if she returned to this point, she might have to apany Mr. Rouco to lunch. He had a bad temper and she didnt want to put up with it. She nodded her head, Okay. The two arrived at the Japanese restaurant. Ricardo ordered sashimi and seafood, and said with a smile, -I remember you like desserts. Here they have great matcha tea cake. After ordering food, Estre heard a familiar female voice. -Adam, this Japanese restaurant is newly opened and the taste is very authentic. Ricardo was also surprised, he looked at the door, Olivia was walking here with Adam. -Star, its Adam and Olivia. Estre was very distressed and thought, It looks like I shouldnt go out today. Unexpectedly, she met Adam and Olivia for lunch here. Adam and Olivia also saw them. -Its Estre and Ricardo, Adam, lets have dinner with them. Adam and Olivia approached, and Estre smiled awkwardly and greeted them, Hello! Adam looked at her coldly, and Estre rose quickly to give up her seat, but the man grabbed her wrist with hisrge, tightly knotted hands, frowning, and asked, -Where are you going? Estre nced at Olivia, I invite you to sit here.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Everyone knew that Adam and Olivia were husband and wife. And she and Adam were just pretending to be partners. She had never followed Adam shamelessly. But Adam put her on the seat and sat directly beside her. Throughout, he wore a somber expression. Olivia hid her surprise and sat generously next to Ricardo. Estre felt that the atmosphere was strange. Ricardo said, Waiter, we still need two sets of dishes. After serving, Ricardo peeled the shrimp and handed them to Estre. -Estre, I remember that you like shrimp, eat more. Estre did not know if she should ept it and said embarrassed, I will do it by myself. However, Ricardo had already put the shrimp in his bowl and had to eat slowly. After she finished eating shrimp nervously, the man next to her suddenly said coldly, I want to eat sushi. As soon as Olivia wanted to serve him sushi, Adam looked at Estre next to him and unambiguously ordered, -Give me with your hand. Star, -- She thought: Does this man have no hands? But he had to obey. Adam was too imperious. He picked up a piece of sushi with his chopsticks, blushed and popped it into Adams mouth. She did not dare to look at him, very shy. The man smiled and ate the sushi she handed him. He passed the chopsticks she had used with his teeth and tongue. Estre retracted her chopsticks and when she ate other dishes, she felt that the chopsticks were hot like fire. Watching the interaction between the two, Olivia suppressed her jealousy. Ricardo touched his head, smiled and joked, Adam, grandfather is not here, you dont have to pretend anymore. We all know that you and Estre C Before he had finished speaking, Adam had raised his head and said coldly, Pretending? I think youre wrong. Estre was chewing on the octopus balls and almost choked. -Adam, please stop pretending, I know that. Suddenly, arge hand wrapped around Estres waist. Before she could react, the man had already bent his head and kissed her on the mouth. -- Estre opened her eyes wide, she was really kissed by this man! The mans cold lips pressed her lips tightly together and she felt inexplicably hot and intoxicated. Her face suddenly turned red, and she was about to reach out and push him, Adam had already let go. Looking at Ricardo seriously, -did you see him clearly? We are serious. Estre covered her mouth and did not raise her head again, embarrassed. -Im full, fun! Ricardo stood up abruptly, looked at Estre and walked out of the Japanese restaurant sadly. There were only three people at the table and the atmosphere was even stranger. Olivias hands under the table were clenched tightly and her joints were gray. This meal was extremely strange. After leaving the Japanese restaurant, Olivia seemed to be in a bad mood and left first. Star bit her lip and asked, Did you kiss me just to stimte Olivia? Adam looked at her coldly, I just want you to know your current identity. -I dont know why Ricardo came to pick me up this morning. I never sent him a text message C I dont know. The man put his hand in his pocket, interrupting his exnation, You buried your father together and had lunch together, do you want to sleep together at night? -Adam, why do you humiliate me? Estre blushed with anger, turned around and wanted to leave. The man squeezed her wrist and pulled her back. Estre was between the wall and his chest. The man said coldly, -You became a surrogate mother to a strange man for money, you pretended to be my wife for the house and you had an ambiguity with my nephew, Estre, tell me why I humiliate you? Chapter 35: Sister, kneel down! Adams insulting words made Estre angry and she wanted to raise her other hand to hit the mans left face. But he grabbed her hand and said, The blow you gave mest night was not enough for you and you want to hit me again? Adam did more damage with his strong, thin hands to Estre and almost broke her wrist. Estres eyes turned red and she frowned in pain. She fought back hard like a poor kitten and screamed, -Get off me! Adam Im not perfect yet but youre no saint either. When you filleted with your older brothers wife Olivia, you were more disgusting than me. Adam pushed her very hard into the hard wall behind and stared at her with dark eyes. He said, What the fuck are you talking about? The collision of his back with the wall hurt him and he wrinkled his face. -Do you know him very well if Im telling the truth? Dante, was not the proof of the dishonest rtionship between Adam and Olivia. -Star! Adam became furious and squeezed her skinny white neck harder. The cor rattled and she could hardly breathe. Her face turned very red but she didnt want to say anything to apologize. The woman closed her eyes and wept silently. Adam was surprised and slowly let go. Estre was free, she coughed loudly with her hand on her neck and her face was red from coughing. -Star, you better behave yourself. Otherwise, I dont know if Im going to kill you by ident. After this cold threat, he left quickly. She squatted down and hugged with her arms on the ce staying for a long time. She could not cast fears into her heart. Adam almost killed her because of the insulting words she said about Olivia. She had already known Olivias importance to Adam but why after all this she felt jealous. It should be an illusion. Now she hated Adam so much and how was it possible to feel jealous. When Adam and Olivia got together, he could leave Adam and would never need to live dependent on his emotion. When Adam returned to the Rouco Group with a long face as if to say leave me alone, the air was paralyzed by his rage. Santino walked in and was a little surprised. Who made him so angry? -Chief, about tonights party that yourdy is going to C Santino was speaking with an attentive tone. -Dont tell me anything about her! Santinos words were interrupted with furrowed brows. -- Well, but in the morning it was the boss who asked you to investigate that thing. Was it thedy who made the boss angry? Santino was afraid to tell him more and immediately shut up. After a few seconds Adam said with an angry tone, -Tell me! Should I tell him or not?Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Santino began to tell him while looking at Adams face, -The party that his wife will go to that has been celebrated by Irene Guillen. He has also invited many other famousdies. They say that your wife has had a bet with Irene. If you will go to the party with the woman and acknowledge that Estre is his wife, Irene loses the bet and must kneel 3 times. If you do not show up at the party, your wife loses the bet. The man asked with an expressionless face, If she loses the bet, what happens? -You must kneel 3 times to Irene in front of everyone. Adam grumbled a little to await his displeasure. Estre epted such a boring bet. -So boss, will the party be with your wife tonight, Santino asked. If she were not Adam, Estre would be very embarrassed. Adam remembered what the woman did and said, Is she as strong as she is that she needs my help? Now he had the courage to argue with Irene? -But if thedy loses Santino spoke with concern. He replied coolly, Its the bet she epted. She has to ept any result. At 8:00 in the evening, wearing a light green dress Estre arrived at the door of the hotel and took several breaths. As I wanted to go inside, a Range Over car arrived at the hotel door. Ivan and Irene got out of the car. Irene took Ivan Martinezs hand lovingly and walked towards Estre. -Well, Sister, why are you standing at the door? Are you afraid toe in? -Whos afraid? Estre pretended to be calm. Irene nced around purposely andughed, Where is Adam? Why dont I see him? Estre smiled with a clenched fist and replied, Tonight he has some very important business. When he finishes it, he wille here. -A business? Ireneughed and said, I dont think he cares about you at all. If you lose the bet, you have to kneel 3 times in front of everyone. If you really are Adams wife, I dont think he wants to be so embarrassed. Ivan looked at Estre with wrinkled eyebrows and reminded her in a good way, -Estre, if you now admit it to us that you lied before, it is still not sote. Irene doesnt give you the shame. -Well, I really appreciate it, but its not necessary. Although Im going to be embarrassed, its my thing. Dont be so fake, Estre replied. After answering them, Estre stuck out her chest and walked into the hotel in her high heels without a backward nce. Irene grabbed Ivans arm and said, Well, choose the hard way over the easy way. That night, she was going to embarrass Estre forever. At the fancy party, several famousdies came. It was obvious that Irene spent a lot of money to make him humiliated. It didnt matter whether Adam woulde or not, that night he was going to expose the whole truth about Irene and her evil mother. It was not yet known who would be embarrassed. After half an hour of the party, Estre was by the pool ying with her cell phone and thinking if she was going to apologize to Adam and ask him toe to the party. But that idea was only 3 seconds away and she didnt consider it. She would still say sorry to Adam, the cold monster wouldnt help her. Not to mention he almost killed her during the day, why did she have to apologize to him? He was the person who should apologize. She touched the neck with fear on which there was still a clear pinch mark. Andesing to the party, she hid the mark especially with make-ups. When she remembered that thing, she got angry. Adam was nobody to her. Why did she insult him like that? -Its almost nine oclock, Sister. Hasnt Adam arrived yet? Dont tell me theres traffic? Estre heard the mockery and responded, Of course, at that hour it is very normal to have traffic. -Wow, I dont think Adam ising. -Stop pretending! Right now you kneel down 3 times ande out. Dont do any more nonsense around here. Irene was carrying a ss of champagne. Some girls were standing next to her and ring at Estre. Star, its already nighttime, you should wake up from sleep! Youd better kneel down 3 times to Irene -Speak something good! Maybe you dont need to kneel 3 times. Irene was standing in her high heels arrogantly and said, -Sister, kneel down-. Chapter 36: This Man Came as God Irene lost all patience seeing that Estre stood there without moving and did not want to kneel. She just wanted to embarrass him and walked towards Estre, she said, -If you really dont want to kneel, now you beg me. Maybe I will leave you alone when I am happy. Estreughed coldly and spoke clearly with a clenched fist, Well, Irene, Im still not doing very well right now but Im still the only daughter of the Berrocal family. And you? If my father didnt marry your mother, you and your mother are still hiding from debts. Your biological father is nothing but an alcoholic. My father was kind enough to help your father repay the debt. But what result did my father get? You and your mother cheated him and stole all my fathers money. You also left him in a desperate situation and took the Berrocal familys vi from him. Is there anyone who knows all these truths? She told it out loud for all the guests present to hear. Irene hid her origin from others. It wasmon knowledge that her biological father was a scientist who studied Antarctica and her mother Doria Guillen was a famous pianist. And Irene was ady who was born into a good family. When she was a little girl, her father was so busy with his studies that he had no time to spend with her mother and her, so they divorced. At a piano concert, her mother met Stefano Berrocal and they fell in love. At that point, the people around began to question. -It turns out that Irenes father is an alcoholic. She says that her father is a scientist and is often abroad. -I told you. We never see his father! -His father is an alcoholic. I dont think his mother is a pianist. Maybe shes a prostitute! Many ironic hushed discussions ensued. Irene became furious with her face well made up and shouted, Star, you are talking nonsense! Dont you ept that you have lost the bet and lie to everyone?Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. -Whether I am telling the lie or you are telling the lie, you know very well. Irene saw the disdainful looks cast by the people around her. She grabbed Estres arm and pulled her into the pool. Estre hadnt thought Irene could do that and fell into the pool. The cold water surrounded her and hurt her bones. She was wet and her makeup was also smeared. She felt very embarrassed. At the edge of the pool Irene was quite angry and said, -Somebody, bring her over here! Star, youve lost the bet. I dont care if you want to kneel or not. You have to kneel 3 times. Two very strong and muscr bodyguards came. They pushed very hard on Estre who was in the pool. Estre struggled hard and felt the pain in her arm as if it were broken. -Let go of me! Let go of me! Ivan who was next to me frowned and could not stand it any longer. When he wanted to talk Irene out of it, a good male sound came from the crowd. -Star. Estre was very surprised. It was Adams voice. He looked back and saw her perfect body with tear-filled eyes. All people were attracted by her charms. The man came as a god. He gave everyone a surprise. In real was Adam. It was amazing that Adam came to this small party and now he was walking to the pool where Estre was. Did the manager Adn of the Rouco Group really know Estre? The two bodyguards who were holding Estres arms left her in fear. And Estre stood in the pool looking at the man with dull eyes. -Adam The man looked fondly at the open-mouthed woman in surprise and held out his hand. While the other people nced at him with curiosity and fear. They all heard Adam speak to him in a loving tone, Im sorry. Imte. Estre was surprised. The man saw the immobilized girl and smiled, Did you enjoy the water? If you donte out, Ille down and pick you up. At that moment, Adams sweet words almost brought tears to her eyes. Thanks to the water above his face, no one could see if it was water or tears. Her small, cold hand was grasping for Adams big, warm hand. The moment she touched Adams hand, her heart became soft as cotton. Adam helped her out of the water and took off his ck suit jacket to wrap around Estre. The jacket was wide andplimented her pretty, wet body. The man hugged the girls shoulder and said with a smile, They say that my wife has had a bet with Mrs. Irene. If someone loses the bet, he has to kneel 3 times to another person. Is this bet still good? Your wife? It was unbelievable that he recognized that she was his wife in front of so many people. Estre looked at the mans handsome face. Irene waspletely scared and couldnt answer anything. Would she really need to kneel down 3 times to Estre in front of everyone? I couldnt do it. Ivan approached and said, Mr. Adam, Irene just wanted to make a joke with Estre. They often make jokes like that the two sisters. Dont treat it so seriously. -So pushing my wife into the pool was also a joke, Adam asked. Ivan was a little scared. Even Adam still had a smile on his face but his cold stare made him shiver. The man lowered his head and asked Estre in a soft voice, Honey, do you think it was a joke? She did not wait for Estres response. Suddenly Adam stepped behind her, grabbed her hand and made a rather strong blow to Irenes face. The blow made Irene dizzy. All the people were frightened, including Estre. The man leaned close to her ear and whispered, -Mistress Star, revenge is like that. Do you learn it? Estre nodded her head. That party now belonged to Adam. Irene felt super humiliated and would keep the pain from her face. She shouted with a clenched fist, -Dont go too far! Adam ignored the threat and said, I just want to make a joke with Mrs. Irene. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. How strong! Ivan threw it to Irene and said, Mr. Adam, today is our fault. Now we are leaving. Enjoy yourselves with his wife. When Ivan left with Irene, Adam stopped them and said, Wait, may I give you permission to leave? -What else do you want? Ivan asked. The blow was already embarrassing. Wasnt it enough? Chapter 37: Had you thought about looking for that girl? With the look of a lot of gossip people, Adam walked towards Irene Guillen suddenly, forced him to the side of the blue pool and clean step by step. Irene was frightened in disorderly steps, she looked at him with fear and her voice was trembling, -Adam. What do you want to do exactly? The man in front was dressed in a thin ck T-shirt, hands tucked in his bags, he had a frightening aura, he forced Irene to the edge of the pool, he asked her, -Do you jump in voluntarily or shall I help you for that? He finished speaking, Pum, Irene slid into the pool behind and shook a big wave. AhC! A shout! Adam, Star, you are sons of bitches! The wealthy boys in shiny dresses were standing by the side of the pool, after Adam arrived, they turned on her one after another, pointed at poor Irene who was humiliated in the pool, whispered cynically. Adams lips were tightly pursed, he turned around hugging Estres shoulder, under the envious looks of all, she came out of the pack half hugged by Adam. Irene was in the water watching their backs and them leaving, she clenched her hands, shook hard in the water, a fierce vengeance shed through her eyes, -Star, Ill make you pay for that! Although it was the beginning of summer, it was a little cool at night in the Holy City, they left the hotel, there was a cool wind, Estre felt a chill, she hugged herself with her arms, wrapped her arms tighter around herself. She pulled the suit together on her body, looking at the back of the stiff man who walked in front of her, bit the lower corner, finally said with gratitude, -Adam. thank you for saving me tonight. The man did not answer her anything and walked to the side of the car, Estre thought she did not hear him, she cheered up and said again, C Thanks to you tonight. He hadnt finished it yet, Adam was looking down, he was checking him with his eyes, that he couldnt tell whether he was happy or angry, -You made threatening gestures like a hedgehog in front of me, and why did you submit to affronts in front of Irene? Estres face turned red, -when did I submit to affronts? -Werent you when you fell into the pool so cornered? -Before that, I also let him very embarrassing, just did not see it. So, he added and pushed me into the pool. I would not lose if you did note to save me. Adam looked at her who was angry with a prating look, it seemed greasy for no reason, -Oh, you could also solve the touch the ground with your forehead? -It was impossible for him to do it to Irene! -she said. His little face makeup was lost, with his angry form, he thought it was funny, but Adam was stunned looking at him. Before Estre realized that the man was looking at her with the scorching stare, the man had turned around and said, C Get in the car. When he got into the car, Estre sneezed sitting in the passenger seat, Adam put the heater on without saying anything. The ck Spyker was running smoothly on the road, the night neon lights of the city refracted in the window, the lights passed by the handsome mans handsome face, Estre sneaked a careful look at him, asked him in a slurred manner, -Didnt you say you had an engagement tonight, how did you have time? The man nced at him, C It was over soon. But why did youe to the party to save me? she asked. At first, I did not want toe, but it was considered to long cooperation between us, if you lost the honor, it would also affect me. Estre grimaced, it was for her honor. You were right to think so, C But so you had told the whole world that I am your wife? if it is discovered that we are pretending to be couples . Adam promptly replied, Well, we didnt leave it uncovered. She frowned, she had some doubts, they would separate someday sooner orter, they were firmly discovered. At first, only her rtives knew, even that they finally knew that she was intended for his wife, the rtives were angry for a while at most. But the outside world was different, if it knew that they knew that they were intended to couples, it was going to report outrageously and create the news definitely. But, it was not his business, he had lost his prestige totally in Ciudad Santa because of Irene, he did not care that there was some more news. Now he had managed to keep the vi of the Berrocal family, he also buried his father well, he had no worries in Ciudad Santa, if he separated with Adam when the time came, he went to another city to live. She was in the imagination of her future ne, she heard the man next to her ask her, -Havent you thought about looking for your baby girl that you gave birth to her by surrogacy three years ago? His heart pounded. Estres face suddenly went white, she scowled at Adam and biting her lips she said, Adam, although you had just saved me and I was very grateful, but that didnt mean you could insult me, trample me and invade my privacy as you wished. I had not forgotten the hate of the day. The man mocked lightly, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone, -Thats why you wanted to make your surrogacy and the child a permanent secret, so you only thought that the child could be a ck mark on your life and marriage in the future? Was she ashamed to mention surrogacy before three years, she didnt even want to mention the child that was born at that time. Was she afraid that it would be an obstacle to marrying another man in the future C Adam had a rage in his heart for no reason. -It wasnt like that! Estre refuted aloud, covered her face, said in decadence, I gave birth to a baby, without even knowing whether it was a boy or a girl. Where could I look for him? I wanted to look for him, but with what position could I look for him? I was only a surrogate for someone else, even if I knew the identity of that man and the girl, what could I do? Even if I didnt live with the baby, I didnt see him when he was born, but I was 10 months pregnant, we were connected as mother and child, how could I think that the baby was a ck spot of mine in my life? She was biting her lips, her eyes were red, she looked very poor. For that matter, did she really miss that baby? Yes, she told him right now that Paulita was the baby she gave birth to through surrogacy that year.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Cell phone ringing suddenly broke the quiet atmosphere in the car, caller ID, Olivia Montes. He picked her up, -Sister-inw. Adam, Im at the police station. I just drank some alcohol with the representative part of GK, I thought there would be no problems, and who knew that the police were found patrolling on the road, I Adam, Im scared, could youe to the police station right now? Adams eyes were darker, after hanging up the cell phone, he turned the steering wheel and turned the car backwards. She asked hesitantly, Where are we going? My sister-inw was stopped by the police for drunk driving. -said Adam stepped on the elerator all the way, the speed of the ck Spyker elerated, Estre was grabbing the seat belt and was looking at the emotion on his face. He looked like he was really very worried about Olivia? Chapter 38: The hateful man! The ck Spyker was parked outside the police station gate. Estre got out of the car followed by Adn and went directly to the police station. It was midnight, a big person like Adam had arrived at the police station, they dared not let up, each treated him with respect and care. -Mr. Adam, what made youe to the police station sote? -I came to rescue Olivia. The mans icy voice made the people in the police station shiver. They spoke with fear, C So that Mrs. Olivia is your friend, we didnt know it before, go and invite Mrs. Olivia toe. Five years ago, Oscar Rouco died in a car ident after he had just married Olivia. Olivias position in the Rouco family was always very embarrassing, besides Olivia acted discreetly, unlike Adn who was a public figure, she went out very little in public, thats why few people from outside knew that she was Adns sister-inw. The police led Olivia here, once she saw Adam, she ran to him in heels. She tucked herself into Adams chest tightly looking like she was scared a lot, she hugged his neck tightly. -Adam, I was so afraid at that moment, thank goodness you hade. C she said. Estre saw it clearly, Adams big hand stopped for a second and then put on Olivias back and patted her, it was as if tofort her. She stood to the side like an outsider with lonely eyes, she half-turned and walked out of the police station. The policemanughingly asked for forgiveness, Mrs. Olivia, Im very sorry, you didnt tell us that you were Mr. Adams girlfriend. Still not finished speaking that person, Adam furrowed his eyebrows and exined, C She is not my girlfriend, she is my sister-inw. That person got pregnant and was forcing a smile, -Hahaha, it was my fault, my fault, I hope Mr. Adam and Mrs. Olivia can forgive me. After leaving the police station, Olivia looked at him with tear-filled eyes, Adam, do you have to make our rtionship so clear in front of someone elses? Wasnt it right that other people said she was his girlfriend? I just didnt want others to misinterpret our rtionship. Not good, whether for me, sister-inw, or big brother. -Oscar died five years ago. -she said. Adam broke his words indifferently, he said, C Before my older brother died, he entrusted me to take care of you and Dante, so, no matter how many years he had died, I would fulfill mymitment to him. Olivia was looking at the mans handsome face passionately, -Adan, you didnt always talk to me about Oscar, if Oscar wasnt your older brother, you could be with me-. She didnt finish her question, Adam suddenly walked towards Estre who was not far away. -What are you doing, Estre? Estre was taking the cab on the side of the road. She saw that Adam had a bad tone and was walking towards her with an angry face, she froze and looked at Olivia who was down the hall from the door of the police station. -I Im afraid Ill upset you and Olivia, thats why I wanted to take a cab back myself. Adam was not happy, does he like pairing him with Olivia so much? Olivia was his brothers wife, why did she think he had a thing for Olivia? Estre saw that his lips were slightly closed and he had a murderous look on his face, she tilted her face and looked at him carefully, -Had you argued with Olivia? You have such a bad face. The mans handsome face was more angry, his eyes almost froze, he turned around and walked towards the car, he only said a few words with a cold tone, C Get in the car! Estre did not move and twisted her muzzle. I get in the car, so I get in the car, he argued with Olivia, why did he make a mean face at her? She didnt make him angry. Estre sat in the back seat honestly, leaving the passenger seat to Olivia. The inexplicable anger in Adams heart burned more vividly. This woman! As the car drove up, Adam was quietly driving the car. Olivia nced at Estre sitting in the back chair through the mirror. She had divined that Adam left the engagement in a hurry, it should be because of Estres affair. Thats why she was drinking juice, she changed it to white alcohol. She was driving on purpose and was stopped by the cops.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. She wanted to teach Estre as much as Adam cared for her. That hug at the police station could show everything. In the dim light, Olivia closed her lips once. He spoke politely to Estre sitting in the back chair as he turned his face, C Estre, Monday tomorrow, you are going to start work at the Rouco Group, remember you dress a little formal, it will be the first day of work, you leave the co-workers a good impression. Estre finished remembering about tomorrow and nodded, Okay, sister-inw, thanks for reminding me. Olivia looked at Adam again, hanging her hand on Adams arm, she spoke in a soft tone, -Adam, Dantes ss is having a family activity tomorrow afternoon, could you join me? We always went together before, Dante, liked his uncle very much. If you dont go tomorrow, Dante might be very desperate. Besides, Dante used to tell the kids in his ss all the time that youre his father. Estre who was sitting in the back chair, his eyes twitched fiercely. There was an indescribable jealous and suffocating feeling rising in his heart. Wasnt it that she had long known that Dante is Adam and Olivias son? Adam would attend his sons family activities, what was odd? But she remembered poor Paulita, Paulita said that Adam picked him up from school very little, he didnt go little to his family activity either, but he went to Dantes every time. Wasnt it bias? Adam looked with dark eyes at thedy in the back chair through the mirror, he saw that her eyebrows were furrowed, she looked like she was not happy, her lips were a little tight, he said, -Okay, tomorrow afternoon, lets go together to Dantes family activity. Olivia felt very happy, sheughed brightly, -Thank you, Adam. Estre seemed unfair by Paulita, humph, shit Adam, was it son preference? Paulita is also your biological daughter, why was the treatment so different? If that thing was known by Paulita, should the child be very sad? She resembled in her mind with irresistible impulse the cool little face, the big red eyes filled with tears crying, she had a heartache. Once he arrived at the Rouco family home, he entered the house, Paulita came running with bare feet when she saw Adn, she hugged the mans long leg with her little hands, C Daddy, why did you and Estre juste back, Paulita I miss you so much. Adam squatted down, touched his daughters face, asked softly, What are you ying with your brother? Paulita was watching cartoons with her brother! Not long ago, Dante also came running, greeted Olivia, and called out to Adam with a raised head, Uncle, are youing to my family activity tomorrow? -Yes, Ill go. -Adam reached up and rubbed Dantes head. Paulita, who was next door, furrowed her eyebrows, Dad, why do you go to your brothers activity sses, but dont go to mine? Adam choked and chuckled affectionately, Dad, Ill go next time, okay? -No, Dad, youre being unfair! Humph! The little girl mumbled her little mouth, it was like her heart was hurt. Estre was anxious, she did not know where the courage came from, she reproached him coldly, Adam, its too much! Chapter 39:Estrella,Paulita,Adán sleep together Estre chased Paulita angrily and ran quickly up to the second floor in the childrens room. The little girl had already climbed into the pink toddler bed, hugging a Peppa Pig doll and cowering under the covers, crying sadly. Estre approached and sat on the edge of the bed,forted Paulita saying, Before, daddy didnt attend the activities at school, maybe because he had something very important to do, dont cry, okay? The little girl lifted the nket angrily and sat on the bed with red eyes, pitifully like an abandoned bunny, -Daddy likes brother better than me! I dont want Daddy now! It is normal for children topare themselves, but it is true that her father was too biased in this case, and that saddened Paulita. Estre reached out, embraced the little girl in her arms, raised her hand to tenderly wipe away her tears, and said softly, -Dont cry anymore, okay? If you keep crying, your eyes will swell up. -Star, daddy is mine, but why does daddy prefer my brother, is it because Im naughty? The little girl frowned, distressed and bewildered, and raised her wet little face to look at Estre. Seeing that Paulita was so sad, Estre felt more regretful. What should I answer the little girls question? By telling her it was because Dante was her fathers son? Estre just had to change the subject and try to divert his attention, -Daddy said that next time he would alsoe to your activity at school-. -Thats because Im angry thats why Dad said so. -As soon as Dante said so, dad agreed to participate in his activities! I asked dad several times before, but he never came -. Paulita blinked her eyes, and tears fell, looking at Estre who didnt know what she should do. The girl blew her nose and sat down, saying pitifully, -Brother has aunt, dad, but I have neither mom nor dad -. At the end of the sentence, the little girl burst into full tears, unable to stop. Estre took her in her arms and caressed the little girls head, kissing her milky white forehead down and saying, -They dont want you, Im here, I love you-. -Star is this what hurts Paulita the most? -Well, what I love most is Paulita, so dont cry, okay? The little girl cried loudly, and after Adam took a big step up, he only saw the little girl crying with a handful of snot and tears, so he couldnt help but frown. -Paulita, I dont want to say that, of course daddys favorite is you. The angry little girl, snorting and cowering in Estres arms, -I dont want daddy anymore, daddy go away! Before, Adam did not go to Paulitas activities because her father, Roberto wants to attend them every time. Paulita is cute and obedient so her grandfather spoiled her a lot, the old man was eager to take care of his granddaughter, besides, Adam was very busy, so after Paulita could walk and talk more fluently, he would leave his daughter to her grandfather to take care of her. This old man, retired from the military district, does only three things at home every day, raising fish and ying chess with his granddaughter, often taking his granddaughter to visit the homes of hisrades. But Adam did not expect me to give Paulita the illusion ofcking parental love. Adam sat by the bed and patiently exined to his daughter, -Before, I want to go to the activities at her school, but your grandfather always tells me he wants to go. Grandpa really likes Paulita, besides, your cousin hasnt had a father since she was little, but this time Dante told the kids in the ss that Paulitas father was her father, and if I dont go, Dante would be humiliated. Paulita wants to make Dante feel sad? The little girl twitched her little nose and cried again, rubbing her eyes with her two fleshy little white hands, C I dont want to make Dante sad. but I dont want to share my daddy with Dante! CExclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Estre frowned and couldnt help but say, Adam, Paulita is so sad, do you have to force her like this? Talking to children is very difficult for Adam, sometimes women understand the inner world of children better, like Estre, who is obviously much better at making Paulita calm down. -Paulita, what your father means is that he really wants to go to your schools activity, but Grandpa also wants to go, so Dad had to let Grandpa go, and because Grandpa is not willing to go to his cousins activity, your father had to go instead. When Estre exined it this way, the little girl in his arms actually stopped crying little by little, her little hand wiped away the tears at random, and she asked with a sob, -So daddy, do you like Dante better? Adam hastened to say, -Of course I love you more, you are the most precious to me. Paulita looked at him as the man picked up the remote control and turned on the television hanging on the wall, on which there was a video of him taking care of Paulita. Estres and Paulitas eyes were drawn to the video, on the screen, Adam looked like he had just gotten off work, still wearing formal clothes and a suit, but in his arms he was holding a little girl, preparing powdered milk and patiently feeding her. The corners of his eyes and eyebrows were full of pampering and affection. The tape is very long, and records many important moments when his daughter first called her father, when she just walked, and when she went to school on her first day, all taken by Adam with his camera. Estre was stunned, at first she thought Adam was patriarchal, but after watching this video, it seems that it really is a misunderstanding. The man in the video, very different from the man in front of her, is a loving father. Adam watched the video, smiling, -Before you were two years old, I took care of you almost every day, then grandpa started taking care of you after you left for kindergarten, you were fluent and could walk on your own without dads help. After that, the old man enjoyed taking care of his granddaughter and refused to leave him, before he gradually relinquished this task. Paulitas little mouth ttened and her little body threw herself into Adams arms, -Daddy, I love you, what I said a moment ago is just to get mad at you! Adam smiled tenderly as he held the little girl tightly in his arms, lowered his head and kissed her small forehead, saying softly, -Daddy will always love you-. Estre watched this scene, and somehow, her heart crumbled in the sand and softened to the bone. The little girl blew her nose, the dirty little face rubbed against Adams pretty face, giving a nice big kiss, the little hand hugged Estres neck again, giving a kiss. Paulita looked with satisfied eyes at the two adults, -Daddy, I dont want to sleep alone tonight, I want to sleep with you and Estre and I have to sleep in the center-. Adams dark eyes were dazed, -Paulita, Daddys bed andforter arent big enough to sleep on-. On the contrary, the girl is smart, curving her big eyes and smiling, -I am very small and tiny, it is enough to sleep!-. Estre agrees, if Paulita sleeping in the middle, this man will not bother her and then he would say that she is seducing him. -Paulita is so sad tonight, dont deny her! Estre said. The mans face changed as he looked at her. Chapter 40: Taking her to the bathroom to make love? In therge bed in the master bedroom, Adam and Star slept on the left and right, and the little girl slept between the two of them. The faces of the two adults were tense, but the little girl in the center, not to mention how happy she was, hugged Adam for a while, turned around to kiss Estre for a while. For some reason, Estrepletely lost sleep. Obviously, without Adams disturbance tonight, he would have fallen asleep faster, but now, he was staring at the ceiling sleep-deprived, thinking about the fact that he had to report to the Rouco Group tomorrow morning. Could it be that in just these few days, she had already gotten used to Adam cuddling her to sleep? Impossible, impossible. When the little girl fell asleep, Estre closed her eyes and also fell asleep, when she was about to enter deep sleep, suddenly, a puff sprayed by the ear, stung her, she thought it was the little girl unconsciously raised her little hand to touch her face and stammered and mumbled, -Paulita, dont bother me, go to sleep, good -. She turned around and hugged Paulita, trying to keep the little girl calm, but when her hand caressed the mans strong, slender body, she woke up with a start and her eyes snapped open. Thats not a little guy hes holding! Thats a big guy! Estre almost screamed in rm when Adamsrge, thin hand covered her lips, lowering his maic voice in warning, Do you want to wake up Paulita? -Well She struggled twice, C Adam what are you doing let go of me-. Since when does Paulita sleep next to them? Estre was surprised, what did this man want to do? Paulita is still sleeping next to him He clenched his little fist and pushed it with as little movement as possible, lowering his voice again and again, -You will wake Paulita Let go of me Adam!-N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. C Adam-he shouted, the end of his voice was rising and soft, not as if he were resisting, but as if he were miming. Adam kissed deeper, Starpletely panicked, -Adam. Let go of me-. If we go on like this, something will happen. The rtionship between them was false, besides Paulita is still by his side. -Dont move! Star was surprised by the man, really obedient she did not dare to move, the man suddenly got up from the bed, before she reacted, Adam picked her up and walked to the bathroom. This one is going to take her to the bathroom! Once in the bathroom, Adam pushed her against the door panel. -What do you want?! The mans clear, steely face was hidden, his eyes dark and deep, the ck swirls under his eyes as if drawing her in, his breath teasing the edge of her ear, a low word and he spoke, -You caused the problem, you solve it-. It was obvious that he was the one who took Paulita aside to sleep, how did she provoke him first? However, this is not the point, she fears that Adam will not let her go Star didnt exactly remember how exciting that process was, and when she woke up the next morning, it was fortunate that Adam had long since gotten up and wasnt in the bedroom, otherwise she would have felt embarrassed. She washed up and had juste downstairs when she saw the man sitting in the soft morning sunlight, eating his breakfast gracefully. Stars mind hauntingly rememberedst night. The face of the handsome man in the midst of lust, what Adam didst night is obviously so disgusting , but she thought Adam was very charming and attractive. She is confused. Unconsciously, he squeezed his right hand. He took a deep breath, shook the evil out of his head and slowly descended the stairs. He greeted him out of habit, -Good morning-. When Adam raised his eyes to look at her, that deep gaze got his face to flush. He looked around and did not see Paulita, Where is Paulita? -Sleeping. -But but didnt you sleep in our roomst night? Adams fingers holding his knife and fork trembled slightly, -Paulita has a habit of sleepwalking and went back to her roomst night-. -- I didnt believe him! -Im afraid youve taken her back in the middle of the night, she muttered. But the mans indifferent face showed no emotion as he looked down and returned to using his breakfast te. Star sat down, as she poured her milk, her hand slipped and the cup slid heavily on the table with a rattling sound, why on earth was she nervous? As the man slowly and methodically chopped the scrambled eggs on his te, his dark eyes nced at her hand and quietly spat out two words, -Do your hands hurt?-. -- Estre felt embarrassed. However, it seems that is a bit painful He felt his mouth go dry and got up, -Im going to the kitchen to get a ss of water to drink-. The man sitting at the table stared at the womans slender back, smiling. Chapter 41:Olivia is really bad Estre Berrocal had just entered the kitchen, Olivia and Dante were also there, Olivia smiled and said, Estre, good morning. Good morning, sister-inw. Estre picked up a clean ss and was about to drink when Olivia hurried to speak, -Its yesterdays water, its not very good for your health. I have hot water here, Ill pour you a cup. Estre felt a little ttered, -Thank you. After Olivia poured the water, Estre was about to leave with her cup when a sudden force pushed her from behind, and the water in her cup suddenly spurted into Dantes hand. -Ah ooooah! It hurts! Dante screamed loudly as soon as he was scalded by the boiling water. Adam, who was eating in the living room, rushed to the kitchen after hearing Dantes screams. -What happened? As soon as Adam entered, he saw Estre holding an empty ss that was still steaming. Olivia took Dante in her arms, holding Dantes hand under the water flowing from the faucet, and said angrily, -Estre, I know you dont like me, but Dante is just a five-year-old boy, how can you be so cruel? Its boiling water. Estre was stunned and, before she could react to what was happening, she heard Olivias reprimand. With her eyes full of tears, Olivia turned to Adam for help, Adam, can you take Dante to the hospital now? It will be a problem if he burns his hand. Adam looked at Estre with his ck eyes, who was standing to the side. Estres lips trembled as she fixed her eyes on him, she wanted to exin, -Adn, I - But the man had already turned around and opened the cooler, took out a bag of ice and put it in Dantes hand, and said calmly, -Ill send you to the hospital.-. They took Dante and quickly left the house. Apparently, Adam did not even want to listen to her exnation, and had already unconditionally believed Olivia. His heart was a little wounded. Right now, it was clearly Olivia who had deliberately pushed her from behind, causing water to ssh onto Dantes hand. Olivia, as a mother, is really ruthless, in order to make Adam hate her, she may even hurt her own son. He took a deep breath and wiped the water off the floor with a rag when he heard a childish voiceing from the stairs. -Dad! Dad! Dad! -Star? Star? Star! Where are you? Estre came out of the kitchen and saw Paulita stepping in her pretty yellow slippers, her little hands gripping the stair railing, carefully walking down the stairs. Estre feared she would fall, so she rushed over and took her little hand, Angelita, youre awake, let me brush your teeth and wash your face first, then well have breakfast, is that okay? Paulita nodded, looked around the empty room, frowned and asked, Star, where is my daddy? -Your dad took your brother to the hospital. -Why? Is he sick? Estre denied, -He scalded himself with the boiling water, its all my fault, it was my carelessness that scalded Dante. If he had been careful with Olivia, Dante would not have been scalded. Paulita looked at her little face and asked, So, is my brother seriously injured? -It shouldnt be serious, but you probably wont be able to touch the water with your hands for a long time. When they reached the living room, Paulita said gently, Star, get down. Estre was puzzled for a moment, but still squatted down. Paulitas soft little hand touched her head and said in an adult way, -Estre, I know you didnt mean to hurt brother, dont be sad. Estre was touched by the little girls affectionate gesture. But even Paulita was willing to believe her, how could Adam not even listen to her exnation? He said with some sadness, -But, your father seems to be angry. Paulita thought for a moment, -All right, Ill tell daddy that its not Estres fault, and daddy will soon stop being angry.N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Estre bent down, stroked Paulitas hair and smiled, No need, your feelings are sincere, I thank you. But in her heart, the little girl thought, -We mustnt let Daddy and Estre fight! She really likes Estre to be her stepmom, if daddy breaks up with Estre, shes sure to bring those mean sisters back to be her stepmom again! Inside the ck Spyker. Dante was crying for a long time and finally stopped his tears. Olivia hugged him, put the ice pack in his burned hand. She looked at the man driving and said, -Adam, I dont know what I have done wrong for Estre to hate me so much, she even sshed boiling water on Dantes hand, Adam, if she takes advantage of my absence next time-. Before Olivia could finish her words, Adam interrupted her, -Sister-inw, what just happened was just an ident, Estre wouldnt dare do something that would hurt Dante in front of me even if he didnt like you anymore.-. Estre was not that stupid. -But Olivia wanted to say something else, but when Adam interrupted her again, his tone was already a bit cold, Sister-inw, thats the end of the matter for today. Olivia is not stupid, this ending, he should have told her. She had to keep quiet. Looking at Dantes burned and peeled hand, hatred spread in his heart. Dante must not be hurt by anything! Estre is going to work at the Rouco Group, humph, he will definitely kick her out! Even if Adam was suspicious of Dantes injury, so what, at least now in the kitchen, Adam helped her. Adn and Olivia had gone to the hospital, neither Roberto Rouco was hometely, so the task of taking Paulita to daycare was left in Estres hands. When she took Paulita to daycare, Estre looked at the time, it was not early. On this road, now catching a cab was simply harder than picking up money in the dirt. Today was his first day of work at the Rouco Group, and from the looks of it, he was probably going to bete. Just as she was desperately looking for a cab, a Porsche pulled up in front of her. The windows rolled down and Estre was startled. -Ricardo? What are you doing here? Ricardo Prats smiled at him, Guess what, Im telepathic with you, get in the car! Estre climbed into the car with crity, buckled her seat belt and said hopefully, Im d I ran into you, otherwise I would have beente for work today. Hey, are you out for a walk this early? Ricardo smiled mysteriously, I didnt go out to y, I was going to work at the Rouco Group and I happened to pass by and saw you. Thats right -But why are you going to work for the Rouco Group instead of working for your ownpany? Ricardo was about to blurt out, -For you, of course. But he still held back, -The Prats Group doesnt have a job that fits my specialty, ah, I had to beg my father for a long time before he let me work in the creative department of the Rouco Group. But Ricardos deal with his father, Jairo Prats, was that if he did not achieve any aplishments in his favorite art within a year, he would leave immediately for his family business and follow Jairo Prats honestly in business. Chapter 42: Great in bed When she arrived at the Rouco Group, Estre looked at the time, even though she got into Ricardos car, she was still ten minuteste. The Ricardo guy was not afraid of being fired, but Estre was different. Olivia was not happy with her, but she worked in Olivias department, so she would have problems in the future. It was hard for her to get this job, so she couldnt quit because of her rtionships with Olivia and Adam. Now she is no longer Miss Star, she has no right to be capricious. Estre grabbed her purse and jumped out of the car, running briskly to the elevator. Here Ricardo had just gotten out of the car, and when he turned around, he had already lost sight of Estre. Estre took the elevator to the 60th floor and took two deep breaths before exiting the elevator and walking quickly to the creative department. Olivia had arrived some time ago and was pacing around the office, apparently waiting for her. When she saw Estre enter, she raised her hand to look at her wristwatch and spoke in a cold voice, -Estre, on your first day of work, you are eleven minutes and fifty secondste. It seems that you are not very dedicated to this job. Or did she think that, because she was Adams nominal -wife-, she could arrivete and leave early? Olivia was clearly looking for trouble, so Estre didnt bother to exin, and nodded to admit her mistake, -Im sorry, Principal Olivia, I wont bete next time. Olivia gave him a fierce look and ordered with a frown, Andy, take Estre to do the induction procedure!Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Olivias voice wasnt too loud, but it wasnt too quiet either, but the entire creative department staff heard her. When Olivias assistant Andy took Estre to the human resources department to go through the onboarding process, Estre clearly heard the entire creative department whispering behind her. -Whats going on, how did someonee straight to work? Isnt this something that only happens in the marketing department? -Thats right, what aplicated society, even our department has be like this. -This Star looks familiar, I just saw her at the door, the car that brought her to work was a Porsche 918, how wonderful! -No wonder she dared to bete for her first day at work, Ive seen her attitude, shes not afraid of getting fired! Olivia listened to the gossip calmly and smiled triumphantly. She pped her hands and said, Everyone has seen it. Our department has a new colleague. Estre is a new illustrator. Her identity is not simple. Please be careful. There is something in Olivias words. When these people heard it, they knew that the head of the department did not like Estre, that she was mysterious. After Olivia turned and entered the separate office, there was another whisper in the office area. The Creative Department is different from other departments, in this department there are especially many women. Three women can make a y, and the creative department has 30 female employees, which isparable to the harem of the emperor. After Estre went through the entry formalities, she returned to the Creative Department with a badge around her neck. As soon as she went to her work station, Andy came over to invite her with a formic smile, Star, the director asked you toe to her office to exin your job duties. Estre nodded, got up and went to Olivias office. Olivia tilted her head and was busy with the documents and said, -I heard that you have studied in Paris for three years and that your level of French should be quite good, right? -Well, French level C1. Do you have any instructions, Director? Olivia tossed one of the folders in front of her, Heres a French contract. Today is your first day on the job, there is not much to go on. Trante this French contract before you leave work. Estre took it unconsciously, but was puzzled, -But contract trantion should be the work of the Legal Department or the Trantion Department. If there is any mistake in my trantion, who is responsible -. Before he could finish his words, Olivia interrupted impatiently, Whats the matter, were you afraid to take responsibility the first day I went to work? I asked the Legal Department and the Trantion Department in the morning. They are very busy right now. But this French partner is very important to us. This contract is also urgent. If we cant sign the contract with the Frenchman tomorrow morning, we will lose this client. Star, I am your boss now, and if you think there is something wrong with the tasks I have assigned you, you are perfectly free to go to the president andin. Estre clenched her fist and picked up the French contract, I know, I will trante this contract before the end of the day. But Director Olivia, if you think Im relying on the presidents rmendation to work for the Rouco Group, youre wrong. Olivia shrugged her shoulders andughed condescendingly, -Didnt she. Estre pronounced some words that were not offensive at all, but very solemn, Of course not, I will prove that I have the necessary capacity to do my job well. Besides, I will prove that Mr. Adam is right to let me work directly in the creative department. Olivias face clouded over. Estre took the French contract in her hand and said politely, If there is nothing to do with Director Olivia, I will go to work first. As he headed for the office door, Olivia spoke with derision, Do you think Adam will really be on your side? Dont you understand what happened this morning? Star paused, but did not turn, -I am certainly no match for you in that regard, willing to sacrifice even your own son. I admire your cruelty, but Im afraid I wont be able to do it in this life. Hearing these words, a sh of anger shed through Olivias beautiful eyes. Inside the sink. -That Star, she cant be Mr. Adams mistress, can she? -How is it possible, that Porsche in the morning is not even Mr. Adams car. Besides, youve been with thepany so long, have you seen any subordinates that Mr. Adam has approached? -Thats true, I always feel that our Adam is always a Gay, such a handsome man, without being married or in love, not even with a mistress, there must be something wrong with him. -Who said that, isnt he very close to that great star Mica? -Im not sure about Mr. Adam, but I know the owner of the Porsche! -Who is it? Tell me quickly! -Our presidents own nephew, the heir to the Prats Group, Ricardo! -Holy cow, no wonder Estre dared to bete on the first day! So it turns out shes having an intimate rtionship with Ricardo Prats! -I dont think she has much ability either, I guess shes great in bed. Director Olivia obviously doesnt like her, Wait and see, it wont be a few days, Director Olivia will definitely kick this Star out of the creative department! Thats right, she is Se?or Ricardos mistress, but our director Olivia is the eldest daughter-inw of the Rouco family. Estre sat on the toilet, listening to the gossip of the women outside. Only when they had moved away did she push open the door. He was not surprised to see things like the exclusion of neers. After all, in apany as big as the Rouco Group, there was a lot of gossip. He held up his phone and hesitated a bit before sending Adam a text message to exin what had happened in the morning. I was not a scapegoat, I did not intend to scald Dante with boiling water, I wanted to make that clear. Chapter 43: You? Am I old? Ricardo fiddled with his car keys in his hand and entered Adams office at a brisk pace. When he entered, Adam and Santino were talking about the works, -Hey, brother-inw, Im bothering you. Santino saw him confused, Mr. Adam, and what are you doing here? Adam closed the documents and ordered Santino in a light voice, You go down first. Santino nodded and smiled politely as he passed Ricardo. When Santino left, Adam raised his hand and loosened the tie around his neck, What are you doing here with me first thing in the morning instead of sleeping? Ricardo was astonished and rushed over, Brother-inw, youre not going to keep your word, are you? Didnt my father give you permission for me toe to work at the Rouco Group? -It was your father who gave you permission toe to work for the Rouco Group, but I did not promise you. Ricardo smiled instead of getting angry, Brother-inw, honestly, you are afraid that if I spend time with Estre, she will fall in love with me, arent you? Adam stoppedughing immediately. -I dont think you are suitable to work for the Rouco Group. -Dude, I havent even started yet and youre already saying Im inadequate. Arent you and Estre inadequate too? Estre is only twenty-four, you are already thirty-two, and there is a difference of eight years between you. In my opinion, youre just afraid that Estre will choose me. After all, everyone thinks Im Estres better half. Adam was so intelligent and wise, how could he not see such a pedestrian provocation from Ricardo, but on the contrary, he knew it was a provocation from Ricardo, but his heart was unconsciously angry, -Since you want toe to work at the Rouco Group so much, I can give you a chance. But if you simply want toe to pick up girls, you can leave now. As soon as Ricardo heard Adns promise, he immediately joked, Brother-inw, am I that kind of a Donjun? My father told me that if I didnt get anything at the Rouco Group within a year, I would go home and inherit his properties. Im here to work seriously. As for picking up girls, without dying either. -Then youre still busy, Ill go to the creative department to join the work first. Seeing Adams cold face and no further obstructions, Richard immediately withdrew, fearing that Adam would regret it. After Ricardo left, when Santino came in with the documents, he saw Adam frowning, in a bad mood, Boss, Mr. Rocardp bothered you? Adam asked thoughtfully, Eight years, is that much of a difference? Santino was surprised, -You mean, between you and Miss Estre? Adams face was cold and he did not respond. Santino quickly smiled and said, -How can it be? This is the liveliest time for men. How many young 18 year old girls in this town want to run after you, your age and Miss Estre, are the right ones. C It is often said that there is a three-year generation gap. Eight years apart, that is, a little more than two generations apart. However, in their circle, pairs of young wives and older husbands are verymon. Moreover, Adam and Estre are not that far apart in age. Adam has theposure and poise expected of a grown man, with a perfectly erect, model-like body. His features are handsome and three-dimensional. He and twenty-four-year-old Estre were together as a couple.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Seeing that his boss was still pouting, Santino said again nervously, Boss, on the news, theres a seventy year old man is paired with an eighteen year old girl, whats wrong with being paired with a twenty-four year old girl, its very normal. The boss raised an eyebrow and asked the opposite, You mean Estre and I are a match between an old man and a young woman? The corners of Santinos mouth twitched, how dare he? -I didnt mean that, you and Miss Estre cant be considered like that, youre just and proper! Santino thought in his heart, -Men in love, are they all so serious? Adam changed his words and went to the point, What are you looking for me for? When Adam asked this question, Santino did not dare to speak. Adam had ordered him to keep an eye on Estres situation. He had just heard some gossip about Estre and was about to go tell Adam, but if he told him now, wouldnt Adam get even angrier? -I Boss, I think its better if I tell youter, besides, its not very important. The man ordered, -If you have something to say, say it quickly, if you have nothing to say, leave right now. Santino really wanted to leave, but he still said nervously, -This morning is Mr. Ricardo sent Miss Estre to work, but he was seen by someone from the creative department. And the department is all female, also you know, where there are a lot of women there are a lot of gossips, that group of people-. Before Santino could finish his verbiage, he was interrupted by the man, -Get to the point.-. -The question is that the entire creative department now thinks that Ms. Estre is Mr. Ricardos girlfriend and believes that Ms. Estre can work in the Rouco Group because of her rtionship with Ricardo. The man was visibly annoyed, Why would Estree to work in Ricardos car in the morning? -That is something Im not sure about, why dont I go find out for you? The man said directly, Tell Estre toe and see me. Ugh, he should just leave the office, he shouldnt tell Adam this, -I will leave immediately. As soon as Santino entered the creative department, he caused quite a stir. Especially when he approached Estre, the female employees in the creative department were stunned. -Miss Estre, the boss wants you to go to his office. If eyes could kill, at this moment Estre feared she was long dead. She looked around a little ufortably and stiffly followed Santino out of the creative department. The women in the creative department must be thinking, -This Star is not simple, not only is she dating a rich man like Se?or Ricardo, even Adam, who is at the top of the pyramid, is looking for her. A woman serving an uncle and a nephew at the same time, what aplicated rtionship! After Estre followed Santino to the elevator, she asked curiously, Assistant Santino, is there something Mr. Adam is looking for me? -Well I dont know, you can ask yourselfter. Santino thought in his heart, Miss Star, be careful, a man with jealousy can be very horrible. When Santino led Estre into the office, Adn did not look at them, kept his head down and worked attentively. Santino cautiously recalled, Chief, Miss Estre is here. The man still did not present his attention to them, he only indifferently ordered Santino, -You go out first. Estre stood there for half a minute, but Adam didnt even look at her. Estre lowered her eyes slightly and looked at the watch on her wrist to start the seconds. After another minute, she finally couldnt help but ask, Mr. Adam, what is it that you are looking for? Hearing what he said, Adam asked, You? Am I old? Chapter 44: Will I eat you if you come here? The man raised his eyes, they met two others. Star murmured, why was this mans approach always so strange The key was that he was looking for her for something, not the word You. Besides, when had he ever heard her tell him he was old? -Mr. Adam, you is just a respectable name. Before she could finish exining, Adam interrupted her. His ck eyes fixed on her and asked, Would you respectfully call Ricardo you? -This said Estre smiling, Hes the same age as me and hes not my boss. Why? Ricardo? she called him with such affection? The man sitting in the ck chair suddenly stood up. His figure was so tall and beautiful, walking towards her. She was nervous and quickly took a step back, but Adam grabbed her slender waist, -You mean you are younger than me? Stars lips were open a little and she felt choked. She secretly calcted, he had 8 years of her, it seemed that the distance was a little big It was so important that it was how old? Seeing her stunned, the mans chest pressed down more and more. The cold male scent came closer. Stars heartbeat quickened and she raised her hand, pressing against his chest with red ears, -Adam. Mr. Adam, were in the office. It is not proper for us to do this. His words not only failed to serve as a warning, the man acted more arbitrarily. A slender, straight male leg suddenly stood between his legs, he lowered his head and said in a mute voice close to his ear-I am old or not. I think you found that out a long time ago.-. His hot, moist breath sprayed her ears, crawling into her cochlea like a tiny insect. It was very spicy and sensual. His brain was nk, he didnt even understand what Adam said a long time ago. For fear of causing trouble, she quickly pushed him away, -I, never said you are old! Only then did Adam feel satisfied and let her out. Star took a deep breath and put her hair scattered behind her ears, -Mr. Adam, you If you dont have something else, Ill get back to work. As the man sat in the ck chair again, his face was stern and he asked normally, Why are youte this morning? It turned out to be because of this matter. But as for Olivia, she informed Adam so quickly. However, she didnt feel guilty and exined in a reasonable manner-In the morning, you and your sister-inw were taking Dante to the hospital, so I had to send Paulita to kindergarten. On the one hand, I waste because of taking Paulita to school. On the other hand, the traffic jam in The Holy City is too bad. C The man asked in a cold tone, So, did youe to work in Ricardos car? Estre was surprised, -No, I met Ricardo by chance and I didnt expect him to show up on that road. I think it was really toote at that moment. -Star, do you need me to remind you again of your current identity? Listening to his distrustful tone, she felt ufortable. He kept reminding her of his current identity, but did she ever think about her own identity. Although he was now her nominal husband, he had an ambiguous rtionship with her sister-inw. What was this? At this thought, Estre became even angrier and said angrily, -Yes, yes, you dont believe me anyway. Both in the case of Dante and Ricardo. Adam looked at herining expression, even lifting his lips slightly, Pick up Paulita with me after you leave work tonight. Estre lowered her eyes and answered a little dissatisfied, -Uh. So, Mr. Adam, can I go now? Adams sharp gaze rested on his snow-white corbone and neck, he hooked his fingers and said in a low voice-Come here. She approached him defensively. When Adam saw her act slowly, he frowned with dissatisfaction, Will I eat you if youe here? -- Stars face flushed, Adam would not show his bestial nature in the office! As she obediently approached him, the man suddenly grabbed her wrist and hugged her. She was unprepared and her feet were unsteady, she fell straight onto his legs! -What are you doing? She struggled to get up. But the mansrge white hands held her down, because of her movement. Her brow furrowed further, -Dont move. Adam reached up and meticulously buttoned the two buttons that were open on the cor of his shirt. -- Estres mouth twisted and she was about to untie it, -Its so ufortable, I dont want to squeeze it-. Adam stopped her and gave her a stern look that made Star was frightened. Knock, knock. As soon as Santino opened the door and walked in, he saw this hot scene. He quickly covered his eyes. As he walked out, he closed the door-Chief, go on, I didnt see anything, I didnt see anything -. See no evil, see no evil! When Santino closed the door, Estres face was already flushed and Adam joked in her ear, How long do you n to sit in my arms? Estre stood up abruptly, Mr. Adam, Im going back to work! She trotted out of the office while Santino was still outside waiting. When Estre came out, Santino looked at her with drama. He walked to the elevator quickly, looking at the reflection on the elevator wall. He touched the hot face with his hands and the button on his neck, feeling very hot. Estre arrived at the Rouco Group on the first day and felt ufortable. Fortunately, Ricardo was in the same department as her, so she would not be so lonely on the first day of work. When it was time to leave work, Estre remembered that she was going to pick up Paulita with Adn. She was tidying up and wanted to leave. Olivia who was in the office came out and said coldly, Estre, stay and work overtime. -Why? Director Olivia, today is my first day of work and I have also tranted the contract you gave me. -Because you were ten minuteste this morning, you now have to stay and work an extra hour. One hour? It was clear that Olivialo said intentionally, but Estre waste. Because of that, she had to stay to work an extra hour.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Ricardo tapped her with his shoulder, Its all right. Ille with you. Ill take you to dinner after work. -But He promised to pick up Paulita from school with Adam. Forget it, anyway, Adam could say casually. Maybe he would have gone to the hospital with Olivia to see Dante and then gone to pick up Paulita together. Adam rode the elevator down from the 66th floor. When the elevator reached the 60th floor, the mans eyes fluttered, he reached up and pressed the button on the 60th floor. The elevator door opened and the man headed for the creative department. Before reaching the creative department, he heard the sound of men and women ying inside. -Ricardo, these are the instant noodles you prepared for me, why are you stealing my food? -I am also very hungry. I only have this left. Ill contribute it to you. Will you die if you give me a bite? -Its not clean, you order food on the Inte! The long legs took another two steps forward. On the other side of the huge transparent doors, Adam saw the men and women inside rushing to eat the instant noodles. The action was very intimate and sweet. The mans ck eyes instantly froze and his face darkened. Chapter 45: Let’s do what didn’t end up at the hotel that night After Estre finished the job, she called Adn, but Paulita answered. The little girl asked over the phone, Star, why dont youe and pick me up with daddy? -Because I worked overtime today. Ill pick you up the other day, okay? Since Paulita answered the call. So, they should be home by now. Really, Adam wouldnt expect it. -Star, can youe home soon? I think about you a lot.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. In the ck Maybach, Paulita sat quietly on the car seat. She held a ck cell phone that was muchrger than her hand and another tender hand yed to her foot, which looked extremely cute. Estre heard this, her heart softened and she only responded, Its okay. Elsewhere, after Paulita hung up the phone, he frowned and asked Adam, who was sitting next to him, Dad, its obvious you want Estre toe home quickly. Why do you let Paulita say she wants Estre toe home? Adam raised his hand and touched his daughters head, Because Estre likes Paulita better, so Paulitas words are more effective than daddys. -Really? Paulita narrowed her eyes happily. -Dad, my birthday is three dayster. Can you and Estre spend time with me? The little girl stretched out her three little fingers and looked at Adam with big eyes. Adam was surprised, he almost forgot that three dayster, it would be Paulitas third birthday. If Estre had a good memory, she should know that Paulitas birthday was the same as that of the child born from her surrogacy. It was time to let her know the real rtionship between her and Paulita. -Of course, what kind of birthday present do you want? -Dad, I dont want a birthday present. Can you not be mad at Estre? Adam was surprised and looked at the little girl with amusement, Why am I angry with her? -Estre identally burned her brothers hand this morning. Estre didnt do it intentionally. Can you not me Estre, Dad? Paulita doesnt want you to fight with Estre. Paulita was very smart. Although she was still a child, she had a smart brain. This was definitely an inheritance from him. After all, Estres EQ and IQ seemed to be not quite normal. Adam lowered his head and kissed his daughters forehead. Without answering the little girls question, he spoke softly, Dont you always want a doll? Would you like me to give you a doll? The little girl pped her hands happily, Yes, I want to braid and dress the doll. As Ricardos car was about to enter the Rouco familys house, Estre immediately stopped him, You dont need to get in, Ill get out here. Ricardos face came closer to her. After knowing Estres thought, he asked with a smile, Are you afraid that my brother-inw will see you? Estres face lit up and she said, Im afraid of being seen by other members of the Rouco family. Because your brother-inw and I are married couples. If someone sees you take me home, I dont know how to talk about me behind my back. -Star, is it true that you are in love with my uncle? As soon as Estre turned her head, Ricardos handsome face suddenly came close to her face. She was surprised, frowned and said, How, how is it possible, Im only acting with him! -So you definitely wont fall in love with my brother-inw? -Of course, of course! How could I fall in love with your uncle! Estre muttered. Although that man was handsome and rich, his mood was so bad that he showed a cold face at any time. It was as if she owed him tens of millions, she would never fall in love with him, absolutely impossible! Ricardo sat up straight, smiled, Then I can rx. After all, an excellent man like her brother-inw, the young women of La Ciudad Santa were eager to climb into his bed. But Estre was different from ordinary girls. Therefore, her concern was unnecessary. During the three years he and Estre spent at the cole des Beaux-Arts in Paris, although they had no formal rtionship,pared to the cold agreements between Estre and her uncle. His chances of winning were significantly greater. After getting out of the Porsche 918 Estre, she entered the Rouco family, looking around, for fear of being seen by others, which Ricardo sent her back. Although she had a normal rtionship with Ricardo, if she was really seen by others, she could not exin it even if she had ten mouths. But she did not notice him, her discreet movements as a thief was seen by the man was standing in front of the French windows on the second floor. The man put a hand in his pocket, he was in front of the window. His dark eyes coldly watched all the movement in the courtyard. As for outside the courtyard, the Porsche that had just left further obscured the mans face and his eyes were angry. He had reminded her of her current identity, what he said did she not take seriously? In the office, she not only flirted with Ricardo, she even let Ricardo take her to the Rouco family in person, did she really consider him as dead? As soon as Estre entered, she saw Olivia feeding fruit to Dante in the living room. She greeted her casually. As she was about to go to the second floor to find Paulita, the door to the study room opened. Adam stepped out with a cold face, walking straight past her as if she were an invisible person. Estre was stunned, when did she offend him? She turned and looked at his back, she couldnt help but ask, Didnt you tell me well pick up Paulita after we leave work? Why didnt you wait for me? Unexpectedly, the man just ridiculed, -I think you were very happy to stay in the office after leaving work. I should have forgotten about this a long time ago. -I didnt. I stayed in the office because I need to work overtime- I did not. As soon as she finished her exnation, Olivia looked at her jokingly, Star, how can you get me wrong like that? Today is the first day youre going to work and theres no important work. Why am I asking you to stay and work overtime? Estre furrowed her eyebrows and said angrily, -Olivia, its you -. But before she finished her words, Adam looked back and coldly interrupted her-Stop it, Star, you should have a limit when you lie. She clenched her fist and felt very aggrieved. No matter who was right between her and Olivia, Adam would definitely side with Olivia. To him, he didnt care about the truth and wouldnt put emphasis on what happened. She bit her lip. After looking at him for three seconds with tear-filled eyes, biting her lips, she then turned and ran back into the room. As soon as Estre entered the room, she started packing things. It was okay for Olivia to mistreat her, Adam did the same thing too! When Adam approached, seeing her hurrying to pack her bags, he asked sternly, What are you doing? She was furious, Estre mocked him, -I will return to the vi of the Berrocal family to spend a few days. Otherwise, if I am here, am I not an excused person who is in your way? Anyway, the rtionship between me and Mr. Adam is fictitious. We are just pretending. It shouldnt matter if we dont perform these days. Besides, your dad is not at home now, we dont have to pretend for each other C She said all the angry words in her mind, but in the next second, the luggage next to her feet was kicked by the man, You dare to leave the Rouco family! Estre became even angrier, her breathing became more and more intense, Me, why dont I dare! Adam, who do you think you are, why do you restrict my movement? The man with a cold face approached her, drew her into his arms, lowered his head and kissed her lips hard, Star, if I dont finish things at the hotel that night, youll never know who you belong to now! Chapter 46: Are you very displeased with me? Estre still did not know what the man referred to as what was not done at the hotel that night. She was already on her shoulders and was in a lot of pain from her soft abdomen from being punctured by the mans shoulder bone. Her head was toward the floor and her blood was flowing back quickly. The humiliation made her clench her fist and hit the mans broad back desperately, -Adam! What are you doing? Let me out! Listen to this? Let me out. Ah! She only began to struggle, she had been thrown heavily on therge, soft bed. The mans dark eyes looked at her with ferocity. Those hot, terrifying eyes seemed to be watching a prey. Star recoiled unconsciously, but the man advanced faster, grabbing her around the waist with hisrge hand and mming her against his chest. At the same time, those two thin lips with slight tobo smell came closer and pressed to her lips, it was a bit strong. Not so much a kiss, but more like a punishment after getting angry. -Ay Adam let me go Her hands were pushing against his chest, but how could her strength be better than Adams? The mans body was glued to her and she could almost feel the sound of his strong, steady heartbeat. He did such intimate things to her, but his indifferent eyes seemed to be humiliating her. She was just a twenty-four-year-old girl to him. His aggression caused her tears to leak out of the corner of her eyes. But at this moment, Adam did not feel sorry for her because of his jealousy and anger, so he tried to throw her skirt and had no intention of stopping at all. Estre raised her hand to p him, but her slender wrist was intercepted by Adam in mid-air. The man grabbed both her wrists with one hand and the other impatiently removed the tie from her neck. His wrists were tied above his head. Star writhed desperately, blushing, weeping and cursing, -Adam . You bastard! You beast! The man removed the entire covering, his lips were slightly curved and his eyes were deeply cold Was this a beast? Even more beasts behind! He spread her legs apart and wrapped her around his waist. He looked at the tearful face beneath him with his dark eyes and said clearly every word, -Sta, look clearly, what a rtionship we have!-. Outside the door, Olivia frowned as she heard movement from inside the room. In the hallway on the second floor, Paulita came out of the childrens room, holding a watercolor pen and drawing paper to find Estre, Auntie, have you seen Estre? Olivia was surprised and quickly hid her panic. She squatted down and smiled softly at Paulita, Star is in your fathers room, will you go get her? Paulita nodded her head, Okay. In the bedroom, there was a sexual scene. Just as Adam was about to burst into his final defense, a childish voice sounded outside the door. -Star? Star? Star! Are you there? I want you to paint with me! Paulita raised her small hand and knocked on the bedroom door. Estre resisted desperately, reminding him with red eyes, -Paulita ising. Adam let go of me quickly Paulita is outside Seeing that there was no answer, the little girl outside the door frowned and said, Star, if you still wont open the door, Ill open the door ande in! The man pressing Estre had no intention of letting her go. Estre cried anxiously, -Paulita ising in. Do you want Paulita to see us? The man seemed to think she was talking too much, so he lowered his head to block her endlessly talking mouth. She was rxed, the man picked her up.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. The door to the room opened with a click. As soon as Paulita pushed open the door and entered, he shouted excitedly, Star! Star! But no one in the room. The little girl frowned, twisted her body and said to Olivia, Aunt, Estre is not here. The little girl was young and ignorant, but Olivia saw the untidy clothes lying on the carpet beside the bed, the womans light-coloredce underwear and the mens ck pants, which were extremely conspicuous. She nced unconsciously into the bathroom, through the frosted ss door, vaguely saw two tangled figures. The womans long, shaggy hair swayed, the womans hands wrapped around the mans neck and all of her dangled from the mans body. Olivias eyes twitched fiercely, she pulled Paulita out of the bedroom, quickly closed the bedroom door and isted the scene she had never dreamed would happen in a doorway. Paulita lifted her tender face, twisted her mouth and asked, Auntie, where is my father? He and Estre left me behind and went out to y secretly? Olivia forced a smile, -I shouldnt, lets go downstairs and y with brother for a while. Theyll be back when dinner starts. Holding up a watercolor pen and drawing paper, Paulita frowned and nodded her chin, -Okay.-. As Olivia carried Paulita downstairs, she looked toward the closed bedroom door several times. In the bathroom, after Estre learned that Paulita had left, she began to struggle again, Adam! Let me go! However, his hands tied by the tie were forced to wrap around his neck, and the whole body was glued to him by inertia. And that part of the mans body was as hot as iron pressing against the roots of his legs Not only did the man not let go, he kept attacking. He wrapped his arms around her waist and turned around, pressing her hard against the cold wall. He looked at this angry woman beneath his body coldly and indifferently, his long fingers pinching her chin. He said in a cold voice, -Are you very unhappy with me? Without thinking, Estre blurted out, Im very unhappy! I wouldnt be with you if it werent for the Berrocal vi! Adam, youre the president of a multinationalpany, so how can you force girls to sleep with you? He was very excited before being disturbed by Paulita. After a tumult, his interest had dropped fifty percent. So now, after hearing those words, there was only little warmth left in his body and he was no longer in the mood. Adam looked at her so coldly, his ck eyes were calm and terrible. Until the man left her and came out of the bathroom. Estre was stunned. She opened her lips. She couldnt hold back for a moment and said the direct words. She stayed in the bathroom for half a minute and did not dare toe out. Already a loud voice could be heard from closing the door. He swallowed saliva, untied his tie and curled up with his chest to leave. As he squatted on the floor to arrange his clothes, he didnt know why the tears fell and dripped onto the carpet. In the courtyard, the sound of an engine was heard, which should have been Adam in a car. Chapter 47: Find a beautiful girl to serve Mr. Adam. The bedroom door opened from the outside, Olivia walked in with a sneer. She looked at Estre, who was dressed and hugging herself on the floor. In his eyes filled with pride and mockery. Olivia sat on the bed with her legs crossed and the attitude of a lover, -I see Adam left with a cold face. Why did you seduce Adam so hard, but didnt seed? I thought you would seed this time. Estre packed the suitcase that was kicked by Adam, clenched her fist and said indifferently, Sister-inw, with what eye did you see me seduce Adam? -It wasnt you who seduced Adam. Could it be that Adam wanted to force you? It is impossible for you to be the person in Adams heart. Estre stood up, looked at Olivia with a cold look and smiled, Sister-inw, are you afraid that I will steal Adam? Olivia was surprised and then scoffed, Im scared? What are you kidding? Youre the daughter-inw just picked up by Adam to deal with his father. Sooner orter, youll be kicked out of the Rouco family. Even if Adam and I can never marry, but Dante is our bond. I will always be with Adam, I dont care about my status. -If you are really not afraid of me stealing Adam, why did you intentionally make Adam misunderstand the rtionship between Richard and me? If you are confident enough, why do you cause me trouble again and again? Olivia blushed angrily, You! Estre packed her suitcase, smiled at him without anger or irritation, Sister-inw, dont be angry. Ill be leaving the Rouco family soon. I wont disturb your time alone with Adn these days! Estre took out the suitcase, passed Olivia and left the bedroom. When she came downstairs, Paulita, who was sitting in the living room watching cartoons, saw her. He ran and hugged her around the waist, Estre, did you fight with daddy? Do you have to go out? Estre was surprised for a moment, then looked at Paulita, -No, I just have to go home for a few days. um Estres father is sick and Estre will be back to take care of him for a few days. Ill be back in a few days. -Estre is a lie! The little girl wrinkled her nose-Stars father had already left very early. Estre is a lie! Estre, dont you want me and daddy? The little girl was innocent, Estre really didnt want to hurt her, -its not that -. -Will youe back? -Of course, Im going home for some business. Paulita looked suspiciously for a long time, then let go of his little hand-Sta, you have toe back. Otherwise, Papa and I are abandoned and will be pitiful. Star thought, you might be pitiful, but your father is not. Adam left a moment earlier, it was certain that he was going to have fun. Having been with Paulita for a long time, when Estre left, she was a little reluctant. Although she only returned to the Berrocal family to spend a few days, when she got into the cab, she couldnt help thinking. Above all, whether Olivia would let Paulita suffer. Father Adam was not to be trusted. After all, he was on Olivias side. Even if Olivia mistreated Paulita, it was likely that Adam would ignore it. With this in mind, Estre became more concerned about Paulita. She sighed and shook her head. s why was she so concerned about other peoples affairs? Her task was to pretend to be Adams wife and then get the Berrocal family vi. Why was sheplicating her life? At some bar, Matthew gently swirled the colorful and beautiful cocktail in his ss and touched the brandy snifter in Adams hand. -Why are youing to a bar for a drink today? Our Lord Adam, wise and great, never spends time in a bar? Sitting next to him, Nico, with his long legs crossed, sipped a wine, looked at Adam, who had a dark face here, sneering, -Cant Adam satisfy his physical needs for a long time andes to the bar to look for a girl? Matthew pushed the gold-framed sses up on his nose and the amber eyes behind the lenses glowed with a sharp light, -Came to my bar several beautiful and tender girls. Matthew raised his hand to put on Adams shoulder, How about ordering one? Nico and Matthew thought that Adam would immediately put down his drinks and leave. Unexpectedly, Adam did not refuse. Matthew pped his hands twice and called the manager. -Brother, how can I help you? Matthew ordered, -Go, find a girl who is more tender, clean and beautiful to serve Lord Adam. The manager nodded and bowed. Adam and Nico are regr customers and good brothers of their boss Matthew. I couldnt mistreat them, -Yes, Ill leave immediately. Matthew clinked sses with Nico and they looked at each other intriguingly. -Adam, could it be the one in the house that doesnt satisfy you and you go out to have fun? Adam gave Matthew a cold look, We are not married couples.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. This meant that he was neither looking for fun nor was he betraying her. However, Adam really wasnt interested in these things. He simply did not believe that other women could not arouse his sexual excitement. Besides, his feelings for Estre were just the normal erotic desire between adults and had nothing to do with love. Matthewughed, -Herees the girl. The manager brought a girl who looked smart and docile. Seeing Adam, she behaved carefully but without restraint. Those small, soft hands encircled Adams chest, which was very sensual. Adam sat to the side, appearing indifferent and impassive. Seeing that he did not refuse, the girl was encouraged to extend her hand down the center of his pants. But she still did not touch, she was stopped by the mans strong hand! Adams dark eyes filled with emotions, looked at the girl with oppression. The girls face turned pale with fright. Her doll was about to be broken by him and she could not help crying piteously, -Lord Adam. you make me sore- He looked into her moist eyes and her fragile gaze, as if seeing Estres face. Adam was surprised and tossed the girls wrist casually, got up and walked out with one hand in his pocket. Matthew was doubtful, -You can change if you are not satisfied with it. Are you leaving now? Adam left the bar without turning his head. Matthew looked at Nico, Adam doesnt understand fun. Nico, do you want to y with them? Nico put down his ss, covered his mouth with his hand and coughed slightly. As he stood up, he said, -Enjoy it yourself! Matthew cursed contemptuously-look at you, could Mica make a big fuss if you had some girls outside? Chapter 48: Can we start over? The ck Spyker entered the Rouco family mansion. Without getting out of the car, Adam saw through the windshield Paulita sitting on the walkway not far away feeding the mosquitoes. The little girl sat upright on the small stone bench, she was upright, pouting. She looked a little sad, as if she was waiting for someone. After getting out of the car, Adam walked down the aisle, frowning and asking in a soft voice, Why are you sitting here, dont the mosquitoes bite you? -Daddy. The little girl lifted her face and called out to Adam in a low voice, but he had no intention of entering the house. Adam was patient, embraced her who was on the stone bench and sat down in the aisle with her. His voice was a little hoarse but soft, he asked tentatively, Did you fight with your brother? The little girl shook her head, pouting. Her long eyshes fell and a small shadow appeared under her eyelids. She lifted her face and looked at Adam and said, I didnt fight with my brother. Im waiting for Papa and Estre. Did you expect him and Estre? The man frowned, Star is gone? -Yes, Dad. After you left, so did Estre and she left with a suitcase. Estre said she went back to the Berrocal family for a few days, but I always feel that Estre doesnt love us anymore. Dad, can you go to the Berrocal family to pick up Estre? Paulita thought bored. She didnt know where the Berrocal family vi was. If she had known, she would have gone to look for Estre a long time ago. Adams eyes darkened and contained theplicated emotion of anger and joy. That woman really dared to leave the Rouco family. Did he really ignore his words? -Dad? Did you hear me? The little girl took Adams hand and shook it gently. Only then did Adam turn his mind. He lowered his eyes to look at his daughter, his eyes were pampered and soft, -All right, daddy will pick up Estre toe home tomorrow night. Paulita immediately widened her eyebrows and smiled and slipped into Adams arms, holding his neck andughing, I can see Estre tomorrow! Adam saw the tracks that were bitten by mosquitoes on Paulitas legs and arms. He was a little worried and entered the house with the child in his arms, Grandfather is not at home. Why isnt there someone to take care of you? And they let you be alone, sitting in the yard to feed the mosquitoes? The mans tone was a little angry, but he didnt know who was to me. Olivia, who had juste down from the second floor to pour water for Dante, heard Adams words, clenched the cup in her hands, looked at them and exined in a low voice, -I have persuaded Paulita toe back to the house, but she. C Adam said in a cold voice, If you cannot persuade her, you can at least smear mosquito water on her. Olivia choked up. This was the first time that Adam had been unhappy with her because of Paulita. She was a little heartbroken, Adam, Paulita was just bitten by mosquitoes outside. Why are you mad at me? Besides, Paulitas mother didnt care about her. She was just his aunt. He didnt me Estre, he med her? When Adam was angry, he showed no emotion. He had a calm face. Naturally, they could not know how angry he was and when his anger would subside. Olivia knew she had said the words too many. She pursed her lips and said, Adam, it really didnt ur to me to smear mosquito water on Paulita. Adam petted Paulita, Olivia knew. But she didnt expect that Paulita was only bitten by mosquitoes and he was so distressed that he became angry with her. Did he like Estres daughter that much? Adam ignored Olivia and took the little girl to the room on the second floor. When he reached the childrens room, Adam took some mosquito water to spread on it. The little girl sat in his arms, frowned and asked, Daddy, are you angry? -No, there are a lot of mosquitoes recently, do not sit in the yard at night. -Well, Dad. Aunt never called me toe home. If she had called me, I would have been back a long time ago. Adam was surprised, then raised his hand and scrunched up his nose. He said with augh, Youre smart. I thought you were so firm. Cant you insist if someone calls you? The little girl twisted her mouth and said, -But the mosquitoes are so annoying! They made me very ufortable! Seeing Paulitas beautiful reaction, Adn lowered his head and kissed her forehead, Felipa gave you a bath, yes?N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. The little girl nodded and took the opportunity to say, But I like it better if Estre gives me a bath! -Ive heard. Tomorrow I will take Estre home. The little girl crawled into the quilt, Adam caressed her face, Go to sleep, daddy is waiting for you to sleep before he leaves. After Paulita fell asleep, Adam left the room and saw Olivia standing in the doorway waiting for him. -Adam Adam didnt answer, turned around and walked straight to the bedroom. Olivia was exining behind him-Adam, do you still me me for not taking care of Paulita? I know you love Paulita. But dont you think you treat me too strictly? Have you ever thought about it that I look at Paulita who is the child that another woman gave birth to and you, how do I feel? Sometimes I really envy Estre, why - The man stopped and turned around suddenly. His ck eyes examined her sharply, You mean he hasnt liked Paulita for a long time? -How is it possible? I, I didnt mean that Adam, I dont hate Paulita- Adam frowned slightly, his eyes ck as a cold pool. He fixed his cufflinks inattentively, but what he said was frightening-I didnt investigate why Paulita fell and hit her head thest time at home. Because I didnt want to embarrass my older brothers wife. Paulita is my daughter and she only calls you aunt. If you dont take care of her, I dont me you. But if you want to harm her, Im not allowed. Olivias face turned pale, -Adam. Do you really think I caused Paulita to fall and hit her head? Even if Paulita is not my biological daughter, but also my niece, how could you think me so cruel and vicious? Adam was still very calm, it seemed that nothing had happened, -Sister-inw, if I had nothing else, I have to rest. The man turned to go into the bathroom, Olivia hugged his waist from behind. Her face pressed against his back, she closed her eyes and cried silently, Adam, we were very affectionate in the past. Why did it be like this? Sister-inw, please respect yourself. The hands around her waist tightened further, -No, I dont want to be your sister-inw. Adam, I never wanted to be your sister-inw before! You asked me for love when you were in college. You love me, you still love me now, dont you? Adam coolly pushed her hands away. As he pushed open the bathroom door, Olivia reached up and unzipped her dress. The dress fell to the floor at her feet. She hugged him again, her busty chest pressed against his back tightly, Adam, lets start over, shall we? Chapter 49: Adam is in the bathroom Olivia gave up all her dignity to seduce Adam, but Adam not only didnt react, he didnt even look at her and locked her out. She was standing outside the bathroom door in disheveled clothes. Humiliating tears fell from her eyes and she tearfully asked the man, -Why do you prefer to touch an unknown woman like Estre, but refuse to touch me? Adam, am I really not as good as Star? The only response for her was the sound of the water jets. Because she was his sister-inw? No, I definitely could not allow Estre to take Adam The vi of the Berrocal family. After Estre left the Rouco family in anger, he returned to the Berrocal family vi and cleaned all night. It was logical that he was exhausted. But at this moment, he was lying in bed with no sleep at all, tossing and turning. He was so sober and even stranger, at this moment, what he was thinking about was where Adam would go by car. Isnt it I went looking for fun, right? He was surprised when this thought popped into his brain. What did it have to do with her if Adam went looking for another woman? But his hand disobediently turned on the phone, it was almost eleven oclock. She clicked on the phone and Adams cell phone number stopped. She hesitated to call him or not, but he didnt do anything wrong, why did she call him C to ask him to scold her?N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. But I missed Paulita. Thinking about this, he confidently made a call. She called him, just to ask if Paulita was asleep! The phone rang for a long time and she still didnt think the words through. A lovely, soft female voice answered, Star? Are you calling Adam for something? Of course I could recognize that voice. Olivia Why did you answer Adams phone? Sister-inw, I am looking for Adam. -Adam is taking a shower. When hees out, Ill tell him to call you back. Estre pressed the cell phone and was surprised. On the other end of the phone there seemed to be a sound of water. -No, Im fine. When the words were finished, he hung up the phone with a desperate face. After hanging up the phone, he sat on the bed and could not calm down for a long time. He touched his chest. It wasnt the first day she had learned of Adams adultery with Olivia. They even had a daughter. Was there still something intimate he hadnt done? After this call, Estre found that she could not sleep anymore. In her mind, the image of the scene of Adam embracing Olivia and doing the intimate acts appeared over and over again. She sighed, felt sour and bloated, and a little spicy. It must have been that the continualte night made her angry. He covered his head with the nket and slept! Here, Olivia directly erased the call log, then looked into the bathroom and put the phone back in its original ce. She said to the man in the bathroom, -Adam, tomorrow afternoon is Dantes parent-child activity ss. Dont forget,e with me. Otherwise Dante will be sad. Adam did not respond, Olivia knew he had heard him, took the palm and left the room. After taking a shower, Adam walked to the phone while wiping his short wet hair with a towel. He had the habit of cleanliness, this habit not only showed in the clean, but also was sensitive to the position of what he put. He could notice it more clearly than ordinary people. His dark eyes stared at the phone for a few seconds, he frowned and picked up the phone. He opened themunication log and the message, Estre did not contact him. He clutched the towel in his hand, his eyes drooping slightly. What was wrong with her? The woman couldnt have known the situation well and returned to the Berrocal family. Why did he expect that woman to contact him? She was just a daughter-inw to deal with the old man. Not only was her mood so bad, but also her rtionship with her nephew was unclear. If she was not Paulitas biological mother, she would die when she dared to p him. Estre suffered from insomniast night, woke upte the next morning and rushed to thepany. As she got off the subway and ran to thepany, she thought about buying a car to get around these days. Lived in the Rouco family a few days ago, Adam even did not take her on the road. It was better that he relied on himself. For that, he preferred to buy a car. Before 9:30, he ran to thepany to clock in. Olivia also entered the department, and overheard some colleagues were discussing -Good morning, Director Olivia. -Director Olivia, you look so good today, its so different from usual. Olivia looked at Estres dark circles under her eyes, smiled with ulterior motives-Yes, I slept very wellst night. Huh? Star, why do you look bad, dont you feel well? Estre murmured in her heart, but smiled politely, -No, I slept wellst night, thank you for your concern. Since thest time Olivia set traps against her with Dante, she had no affection for her. However, looking at Olivias well condition, should she spend a good night with Adam? His heart felt discontent and there was some anger. I must have not slept wellst night. He cursed Adam many times in his heart. He didnt even get ready to work. Olivia came out of the office and smiled-Sta, Mr. Adam asked you toe to his office. Star was surprised, why was Adam looking for her? But looking at Olivias expression was probably not a good thing. When she reached the door to the presidents office, Estre knocked on the door. She did not push the door until a cold, low male voice said, Come in. As soon as he walked through the door, he approached, and the man sitting in the ck chair threw a folder at him! -Ah! Adam! What are you doing?! The hard corners of the stic folder hit her arm and left a bloodstain that was not very deep or shallow. Her skin was white and tender. The bloodstain immediately became red and swollen, and looked particrly obvious. -Look how much thepany lost on the contract you tranted! Estre was surprised and quickly bent down to pick up the contract that had fallen to the floor. She discovered that the page with the number written on it had changed from $50 million to $5 million whichcked a zero. But he clearly remembered that he hadpared these numbers several times and it was $50 million. How could he suddenly lose a zero? -What else do you want to exin? The mans voice was cold and very oppressive. Estre frowned and said, I remember tranting $50 million. I finished the trantionst night and handed it directly to Director Olivia. I dont know if Director Olivia Before she could finish her words, Adam interrupted her with a colder voice, You made a mistake and you even want to tell others about it? -No but, to avoid mistranting that number at the time, I checked it several times. Im sure you didnt -Enough! Estres eyes twitched. How could she be so stupid? No matter how she exined herself, Adam would believe Olivia. He and Olivia were still in bedst night, how could they me Olivia for her? Chapter 50: Delivering the waiver Estre took a deep breath. She knew how she exined herself now, Adam did not believe her. She had epted the consequence, -Mr. Adam, the loss was caused by me and I am at your disposal. Adams eyes darkened and he scoffed, -The total loss is almost $300 million. Do you think that even if I sell you, you can make up this $300 million? Three hundred million It was likely that he could not even pay the change for this money. He would rather go to jail thanpensate 300 million dors. Estre perked up, pursed her lips and said, I made such a serious mistake, so why dont you fire me, Mr. Adam? It was obvious that she could notpensate for this loss. Although this incident was caused by Olivia, after all, she was not yet so direct. Shouldnt there be a possibility that she could stay at Grupo Rouco? At this thought, Estre felt relieved. If Adam fired her, she would be rxed. Olivia didnt want to see her so much. Sooner orter, he would set traps against her. It was possible that it was the right choice to leave Grupo Rouco. -The loss has already been caused. I will fire you and cause more damage. Star, do you think I am such a fool? The man sitting in the ck chair, his voice was so quiet that I couldnt hear any emotion. It was so cold and chilling. The look at her was deep and cold. -But it is true that you tranted the contract incorrectly. If you dont fire me, Im afraid it will be difficult to convince the others. Before he finished speaking, Adam scoffed and said, So youre still worried about me? This woman, she didnt know much. But she had the ability to irritate others. -I do it for -Go away. Estre stood there with her lips open and was stunned for a few seconds. Finally, she turned around and walked out of the office. She returned to the creative department unhappy, Olivia called her into the office. -What did Mr. Adam find you for a moment ago? Estre looked at her amused, -Director Olivia should be very clear. There are only two of us here. Director Olivia doesnt have to pretend. That contract, what I tranted was 50 million dors. Is that you, did you secretly change the number? Olivia shed a smile, stood up, stomped on her high heels and walked towards her, teasing in her ear, -Even if its me, what can you do? Look at you, did Adam reproach you a moment before?-? -Even if I tranted the contract incorrectly, but you did not inform the legal department and the trantion department and gave me the contract directly. You are also responsible. Besides, you are my superior and your responsibility is greater than mine. Oliviaughed and didnt take it seriously, -Even if I had passed the superior, whats the matter, doesnt Adam know what youre saying? He knows very well, but he wont me me. He only mes you. I advise you to hand in your resignation and Ill approve.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Star clenched her fist, her nails sunk into her palm. She looked calmly into his proud eyes, -Just out of envy, then you target me like that, both in public and in private? -I envy you? snorted Olivia coldly, looking at her with a squint and her arms crossed, I envy you? Star, what makes me most ufortable is that you do nothing, but stay on Adams side. But you should also know that the person in Adams heart is me and will always be me. Estre suddenlyughed, her smile was light and cheerful, -Director Olivia, if you are right, I dont have to do anything and I can be by Adns side. Even if I leave Grupo Rouco, I am still Adams wife. I will give you my resignation before I leave work. As it happens, I dont want to stay here anymore. -You! Olivias expression turned red with anger. Estre turned and walked out of the office. -Not only will I expel you from the Rouco Group, but I will also expel you from the Rouco family! Estre sat at her desk, opened theputer file, typed a few words: Resignation. -Are you going to resign? Ricardos voice came from behind her suddenly, scaring her-why are you suddenly appearing behind me? You scare the hell out of me. Ricardo asked anxiously, No you dont, why do Ie to Grupo Rouco if you resign? To join Grupo Rouco, he sacrificed a lot. Although he said that for his artistic career, he joined Grupo Rouco because Estre was also here. -What does my resignation have to do with you staying here? -So how boring work is. If youre here, we can still have lunch together. If you leave, who will join me for lunch? Estre twisted her lips and smiled slightly, Im leaving. There are so many girls in this creative department who want to have lunch with you. It was inappropriate for her to stay here. Not only did Olivia not want to see her, but the entire creative department did not want her except Ricardo. Instead of staying here and fighting enemies, it was better to go to a newpany to enjoy her life. As to whether to resign, Estre thought about it all afternoon and finally printed her letter of resignation. At two oclock in the afternoon, Olivia went to Adams office. As soon as he entered the office, he smiled and said, Adam, lets go to Dantes school together. Activities will begin in half an hour. But Adam didnt want to get up. As he looked at hisptop to manage business affairs, he said casually, -I have something to do. You go first. Ill be there on time. Olivia pursed her red lips. Did this mean she didnt want to go with her? -Adam, are you angry because of me? Was it because of what happenedst night, or was it because Estre made a mistake in the contract? Seeing that the man was silent, still concentrating on business matters, Olivia exined, Estre has just arrived at Grupo Rouco and made a mistake in trantion. This has caused a great loss for Grupo Rouco. She is my subordinate, I know you are very angry now. I want to fire Estre to avoid this kind of mistake in the future. Adam what do you think? The slender fingers that were typing, paused for a moment. But they did not raise their eyes, he said lightly, -This matter is not only Estres fault. Olivias heart trembled and she only heard the man said slowly, -As your superior, you know that the contract must be checked by the Legal Department and the Trantion Department, you privately handed the contract to the neers trantor. Director Olivia, if I ept Estres resignation, Im afraid you will be at fault as well. -Adam, you mean I should take responsibility for this matter, dont you, Star? The man raised his eyes silently and his cold ck eyes looked at her, Isnt that right? -But the contract was tranted by Estre. Everyone knows that thepany has lost more than $30 million. If you dont fire her, do you think they can make mistakes in the future? Chapter 51: Payment of labor 30,000 times C This ends here- Adams indifferent words surprised Olivia. If the person who made the mistake today was someone else, she did not believe that Adam would end this matter so easily,pensation or dismissal, he would always deal with it, today Adams euphemistic attitude was obviously abnormal. C But what about the loss of more than $40 million? The financial side has already reported it This is not a small project. If the board of directors asks Adam said calmly, I willplete the missing $45 million. Did it really make up for the $45 million for Estre? Olivias face was pale, she took a deep breath, bit her lip and said, C Adam, even if she loses 300 million, arent you willing to let Estre leave Grupo Rouco? She has promised to resign as long as you agree, theres no need for you to pay the three hundred million for her. Where is the Star woman worth forty-five million dors? Even a fraction of this amount is not worth it! Adams dark eyes were slightly dazed. He closed theptop, raised his hand and caressed the cufflinks carelessly, C Estre is Mrs. Rouco, if she is expelled from Grupo Rouco, I will be ashamed. Spend 300 million to avoid it. Any questions? C But no one in the outside world knows that she is Roucos wife, you dont have to do this-. Adam stood gracefully, moving slowly. When he looked at her, his eyes werezy, but a sigh of embarrassment hovered, -principal Olivia, if you want to make things worse, Im afraid youll embarrass yourself-. Olivias heart was surprised. Adams tone was light and gentle, but fierce and cold. She had already spoken on this point, and Olivia should understand even if she was stupid. She swallowed her tight, dry throat, forced her face up, pursed her lips and said, -Ill go to Dantes school first. Dont bete- As the words tumbled out, she stomped on her high heels and hurried out of the office. Adam called on the inside line of the desk, -Let Estree to my office- -Let Estree to my office-. As Estre walked to the office door, she took a few deep breaths before knocking on the door and entering. Although she was mentally prepared to be scolded by Adam, she was still frightened when he walked in. She stood at the safest distance from Adam, face down, eyebrows lowered and acent look in the mans eyes. Like a student who had done something wrong and is afraid of being punished. C Ven- Did the man look at her with dark eyes, standing so far away from him, so afraid of him? It was not a monster, if it was it would have swallowed her in the abdomen long ago without leaving any bones behind. Estre advanced a few steps, still defensively backing away from him. Adam reached up and pinched his brow bone, exhaling deeply with impatience. Estre heard a faint sigh of impatience. Thinking he was going to be mad again, when he raised his eyes, the man hade up to her with long legs and grabbed her wrist. The man stared at the striking red scratch on his thin white arm, the scar was oozing yellow water and was a little red and swollen, he had broken it with a folder a few hours ago. The man took the thin calloused fingertips and gently stroked the wound, Does it hurt? She frowned and nodded her head, -Yes, a little-. She thought Adam was sopassionate that he would pity her. Who knew, the man looked at her coldly, -Pain is the best, let yourself be reminded-. He licked his lips, -It doesnt matter if I remember or not. Ive already written my letter of resignation and I n to resign-. Therge hand that touched her wound suddenly exerted force, pinching her numb wound, and she almost burst into tears of pain, -It hurts, it hurts . lighten up! C Do you know it hurts? Wait here obediently- He saw Adam enter a room in the office and quickly grabbed the first aid kit. The two of them sat on the side of the couch, Adam took her arm and used a cotton swab to clean and disinfect her with iodine. When the atmosphere was calm, Estre could not help but ask, This time Grupo Rouco has lost 300 million, will the impact be great? The man just lowered his head and concentrated on helping her with the medicine, his tone was inattentive, making people unable to hear the seriousness, -Well, yes, three hundred million is not a small amount of money- -Well, yes, three hundred million is not a small amount of money-. But from his mouth, why was it so strange, his calm tone seemed only to have lost three hundred, where was the panic of losing three hundred million? Star asked tentatively, C So what should she do? He was so afraid of having to bear this huge debt after having resigned, and even more afraid that Adam would not be happy and let him take Vi Berrocal as a mortgage. C Three hundred million, how do you n to pay it back? The man tended to the wound on his arm, his ck eyes lifted to meet her clear eyes. C What ? I have already written my letter of resignation. Do I still have to pay back the three hundred million? Adam took her by the arm and pulled her arms, his breath was closer to her, the breath intertwined, and his burning eyes looked at her for an instant, -Do you want so much to be fired like this? She lowered her eyes slightly, This is not the result you and Director Olivia want? But the man turned a deaf ear and said quietly, Did you deliberately write the wrong amount just to let me fire you? C No She was really aggrieved, obviously Olivia wanted to frame her! C You can stay in Grupo Rouco, and I didnt need to hold you responsible, but that didnt mean you didnt have to pay the three hundred million losses. Estre almost vomited blood, was this also called to not hold me ountable? C I, I dont have that kind of money- Adamsrge hands wrapped his arms around her waist and hugged her tightly. Star was surprised, her face flushed. She hadnt realized what Adam was about to do. She only heard the mans low, maic voice ringing over her head, -I dont care if you pay for it inbor- -I dont care.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Pay, pay forbor? Estre was embarrassed, did she stay with Grupo Rouco to continue working for him? The man suddenly overwhelmed her on the couch, with a slender arm resting against her red little face, his eyes were deep and lovely, just listening to the mans ambiguous and low tone in her ears- If it works out to be 10, 000 at a time, then you must hit 30, 000 times- Estres eyes suddenly widened, her little face flushed and blood was about to drip, what was this man thinking? They looked at each other, Adam stared at her nervous little face,ughed in a very good mood, pinched her beautiful little chin with long fingers, looked at her clean, flushed face, joking- Of course, I might also get tired of making love to you before 30. 000 times-. This man was simply a kisser! Chapter 52: He bites it hard! The clear, good smelling male aura slowly approached her, until their breathing intertwined, Estres brain echoed Olivias words, Adam is bathing, suddenly surprised. The subconscious shyness under her eyes vanished, and her eyes looked coldly at Adam who was asleep on top of her, -Is it awkward to serve Mr. Adam for headmistress Oliviast night? Why Mr. Adam still has the energy to find another woman?-. Although the warmth in his face had notpletely vanished, the voice and questioning eyes had obviously cooled. Adams dark eyes shrunk, he looked down at the woman beneath him. Last night? Did you call himst night while he was in the shower? Estre took advantage of his frustration, pushed him suddenly, stood up and turned her back to him, fixed some messy clothes on her body and pursed her lips, -Mr. Adam, if there is nothing else, I will go to work- -Mr. Adam, if there is nothing else, I will go to work-. She didnt even turn her head, she wanted to walk out in high heels, but the man behind her grabbed her wrist faster and pulled her back. The man looked deeply at her, his eyes still full of joy, C Jealous? Estre took a deep breath and told herself to calm down. She said with a cold face- Mr. Adam and I are just a couple in name only, why should I be jealous? Besides, Mr. Adam, youre not the guy I like. Adam took a step closer with his long legs and looked at her with his chin slightly raised- Do you like my nephews type? C Who I like has nothing to do with Mr. Adam! Adam did not have much patience with women. He was a person with power and money, and he could make any kind of woman he wanted. There were a lot of women who wanted to get close with one look. He was not a masochist. At this moment, Estres cold words made him a little morose, and therge hand holding his wrist suddenly closed. Estre was unprepared and fell into his arms suddenly. The man looked at her with cold eyes, I have the right to intervene in anything you do during the agreement. C Let go of me! Adam, while you are in love with Olivia, while you are in love with me, do you think you are very powerful? Bastard! Adam was a bastard like Ivan! Ivan was a low-level bastard! Adam was not only a bastard, but also a self-righteous bastard! The bastard and the thick-skinned man! C You probably forget if I am powerful, do you need to help you revive? The mans voice spoke coldly, and that ascetic noble face was unimaginable, Adam was so lustful in his bones! Estres angry little face blushed, -Let me go! Adam, you bastard! I dont want to relive - Seeing her resisting so desperately, the man felt angry from the bottom of his heart. He was about to take her hand and press her back on the couch. Estre lowered her head and bit her thumb hard. Adam was unprepared, eyes were dark, shrinking slightly, the phone on the desk rang abruptly, and Estre took the opportunity to run out of the office! Adam stared at the slender figure fleeing the moor, frowned slightly, lowered his head and looked at the clear row of teeth marks on her right hand. This woman should be a bitch, biting so hard. Did he make love to her just now or did he eat some part of her body? She looked at him with hatred. The ring tone on the phone was still ringing, and Adam turned around and picked up the phone that was on the desk and picked up the phone. There was Olivias voice on the phone. C Hey, Adam, Dantes activity ss is about to start, where are you? Adams eyes closed slightly, his slender fingers caressed his fingers, still with the drooling bite marks, and casually replied, -Ill be there right away-. After Adam apanied Olivia and Dante to the parent-child activity ss, they went to pick up Paulita from school. In the car, Olivia and Dante were sitting in the back seat, and Adam calmly asked, Did my phone ring when I took a showerst night? Olivia was surprised, did she find out? C No, no, why do you ask such questions? She thought Adam went on to ask, but the man just frowned slightly and replied, -Nothing-.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Then, there was silence in the car. After Adam picked up Paulita, the atmosphere in the car became lively. Paulita sat in the back seat with Dante, chatting, and after a while, the car returned to the Rouco family. After Olivia got out of the car with the two daughters, she discovered that Adam had no ns to get out of the car and iprehensibly asked, -Adam, do you still have something else to work out? Paulita suddenly remembered that her father was supposed to go to the Berrocal family to pick up Estre and said happily, -Daddy, you are going to pick up -. But before Paulitas words were finished, Adam quickly interrupted and nodded to Olivia, responding tepidly, -Yes, Im going to settle some business-. As the words fell, Adams eyes fell on Paulita, and he said, -Paulita, stay home obediently, daddy will be backter- -Paulita, stay home obediently, daddy will be backter-. The little boy clicked his chin, -Okay!-. As Adam walked away from the Rouco house, Olivia held Dante in one hand and Paulita in the other, and asked suspiciously, -Paulita, your father. is he going to pick up Estre? Paulita frowned. Aunt did not seem to like Estre. Right now, father seemed to not want her to talk. As father interrupted her every time he didnt want her to talk. What if aunt wouldnt let Estree back? C Aunt, I dont know either- The little boy sighed with his hands outstretched. After Estre finished the job, she returned to the door of Vi Berrocal and saw Ivan standing in the doorway and snooping inside. C Why are you here? Ivan turned his head after hearing the sound- Youre back. I dont expect you to live here now. This vi will obviously be demolished by Grupo Rouco, why is it yours now? Estre walked to the door, opened the door with the key and said coldly, Mr. Ivan, does this have something to do with you? Ivan took her hand and frowned as if he was looking at her with affection, C Estre, what traffic did you do with Adam? Why did he only leave Vi Berrocal in the region of Azul? The property rights have been transferred to your name? Hearing Ivans question, Estre couldnt help butugh, C Wasnt it clearly exined at the meeting held earlier by Irene? I am Adams wife, he gave me a vi, is there a problem? C Dont lie to me, you and Adam are not married at all! Irene asked someone to go to the Office of Civil Affairs to verify the marital status of you and Adam. You both are not married! Estre, I know you hate me for leaving you and I fell in love with Irene. But I cant see you so depraved with my own eyes. C C Shut up! Do you see me depraved? Ivan pretended to say, C Adam is not a person you can control. You will not end well as his lover, Estre, listen to my advice-. Estre looked at him amused, C Ivan, are you too idle? We have separated and I dont need you to take care of my business! She wanted to push the door. Unexpectedly, Ivan hugged her and said with emotion and pain, C Star, I will marry Irene tomorrow, suddenly I found I found what I love is always you C Chapter 53: Do you dare to rape my wife? Estre, whom Ivan hugged tightly, was a little startled and then scoffed andughed. He really was a bastard! In fact, Ivan had betrayed her at first. If he had always acted in love with Irene after the betrayal, she would not have displeased him so much, but now his hesitant appearance made her even more repulsive! She struggled hard, but Ivan hugged her tighter, C Star, I do not understand until today that the person I really love is you! You are no longer Adams lover! Since thest time we parted, I think about you for a while, Im sorry Estre I betrayed you for my ghost, do you still love me? C Ivan! Youre crazy! I havent loved you for a long time! Let go of me! C Unexpectedly, Ivan pushed her against the wall and began to touch her relentlessly. The whole person seemed to be out of control. He said with jealousy and resentment- If you make love to Adam? When we were in love, you denied making love to me. Adam actually kept the Vi Berrocal and gave it to you. Is Adam happy in bed served by you? Star trembled with anger, raised her hand and pped his face, and said with scarlet fury- Ivan! Even if I am a mistress, it is not your turn to teach me! you are not eligible!-. Ivan not only did not wake up because of this p, but came back with more unrestraint, chaining his hands against the wall- So you admit that you are Adams mistress? Star! You dont even deny making love to me! For a moment, youre going to make Adams mistress in a humble way! He bent his head and kissed her hard. Estre turned her face away, frightened and cried out, -You know I am Adams wife, you dare to rape me, arent you afraid of Adams revenge? C We used to be boyfriend and girlfriend, even if I fuel you today, whats wrong? If you tell Adam about this and let hime to you, Ill have bad luck, but youre not much better! Will Adam ept that his wife has been fucked by other men?N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. She did not expect Ivan to be so shameless. The man pressing her acted impatiently and made her sick. When she resisted desperately, she hoped that Adam woulde to save her in her mind But how could that mane to save her? He could make love to Olivia right now! Just as therge, rude hand began to tug at her skirt, there was a distinct sound of wheels rolling. Looking out of the corner of her eye, she saw a tall, slender male figure stepping out of the car in the blurred, swaying vision. She didnt care if it was an illusion or a reality, and quickly shouted, -Adan! Ivan, who was pressing her, suddenly stiffened, and when he looked up, Adam walked to this side with a cold and solemn body. The man looked at Ivan who was pressing Estre with a look as cold as a knife! Ivan had not reacted to the shock and horror, and was punched in the face! Adam used to exercise, fencing, horseback riding and boxing, he was a martial artist. Although he looked slim, he was extremely masculine. Ivan waspletely a gentleman who sat in the office all day and was not Adams opponent at all. Adam punched him a couple of times, and Ivany on the floor as if he was copsing, holding his stomach and couldnt help but howl in pain. C Do you dare to rape my wife? The mans voice was like hell the devil, very fierce, and he squeezed Ivans hand that had touched Estre a moment ago, and suddenly used force, breaking the bones in his fingers! Ivans pained face turned red and ck, he couldnt move in sweat, he just kept shaking on the ground. Adam frowned deeply, took off his coat and put it on Estre, acting very aggressively. C Come out if you want to survive! Ivan was so frightened that he ran out of Vi Berrocal, but when he walked towards the door of Vi Berrocal, he shouted reluctantly, -Adam! Do you think Estre is pure? And she has made love with many men! She is a secretive whore! After the words fell out, fearing that Adam would catch up and hit him, he quickly opened the car door with trembling hands and sat down, running faster than a rabbit. After Ivan left, Estre hesitated and asked, You, why are you here? Adam frowned, turned around and imprisoned her between his chest and the wall, his ck eyes gazed solemnly at her, his voice low and lovely but with a chill, -How, did I interrupt your good thing? C No She was almost raped by Ivan a moment ago, and if Adam hadnt shown up in time, she probably would have had no escape. Adam lowered his eyebrows and looked at the woman in his arms who was crying from the shock. Her pitiful look made him feel agitated, -When you bite me, you are very smart. Why are you so weak when Ivan bullies you. Do you want to be bullied by him? At his indifferent words, like sarcasm, Estre felt sorrow and pain in her heart. She was scared at this moment. At this moment, Adam was still ridiculing her, thinking that Olivia framed her in the past few days, fully supported Olivia and used her. She suddenly cried out of aggrieved, clenched her fist and hit him on his shoulder, shouting excitedly, -You just want to be bullied! You dont think you can humiliate me if you save me! Besides! I dont want this vige! You dont want to humiliate me for this vige again! She pushed him away, looking at him with red eyes, crying breathlessly and sobbing- What did I offend you! Ivan betrayed me, Doria and Irene ruined my family! Olivia didnt want to see me! Youre bullying me too! What do I owe you! Youre going to treat me like that! The depression of thest few days broke out all at once, and once the fuse was lit, it would blow. Adam calmly looked at her angry face, her face full of tears and a strange crimson due to too much emotional fluctuation. Two teary eyes, full of tears and long messy hair against her small face. She turned out to be a bit beautiful that I never used to notice. But Estre was getting angry. She didnt notice the change in Adams eyes. She justined hysterically and indifferently, -Ive already handed in my resignation! I dont want the vi! I dont want to pretend to be husband and wife with you! I dont want to have any contact with you and Olivia! Why are you all bullying me! Who are you?!? Adams ck eyes stared at her red lips that opened and closed, her eye sockets shrunk slightly and her eyebrows furrowed deeper. He walked towards her, wrapped his arms around her waist and took her in his arms, bent his head and kissed her on her lips. chapter 54: Bathing well for lovemaking Estre was forced to lift her tear-soaked face. Teary eyes looked up at the handsome face of the man she pulled close to her. Adams thin lips were softer than she thought. She was suspended at that moment and stood there like a fool. This kiss was not deep nor was it very sensual, but it made her heart beat faster. Adam released her, his ck eyes looked deep into her, the corners of his thin lips lifted, -So, can you calm down? Estre lost control and shouted many unreasonable words at Adam a moment ago. At that moment, she didnt know how she responded for the kiss, she couldnt even get angry. She just turned red her face and stood there, lowering her head and biting her lip, she felt so embarrassed that she wished to hide in any corner. The man lowered his gaze a little, looked at the womans pretty curved white cor, teased her, You really dont want the vi? --N?velDrama.Org holds text ? rights. Star was very embarrassed, but she made up her mind, forced herself to raise her head and gave a smile to Adam, -I. I just said something angry. Youre magnanimous, you can pretend I didnt say anything-. The man looked at her face with a ttering smile of hers, he frowned with discontent, -Your smile is very ugly. -- The man put his hands in his pockets, turned around in disgust. Star subconsciously reached up and touched her still warm lips, muttering that if she was ugly, why did he enjoy that kiss a moment ago? -Where is the bathroom? He looked down at her with his hands stuffed in his pockets, Star lowered the hand that was touching her lips, she didnt want him to misinterpret that she was thinking about that kiss. -Bathroom? The bathroom is upstairs. The man went up the stairs as usual, he didnt think he was a guest. Estre called out to him, -There is a bathroom downstairs, you can use the one downstairs-. Before she finished speaking, Adam did not hesitate to go upstairs, he left a sentence in a cold voice, I want to take a bath. Bathe? Did this man bathe during the day? Estre chased after him, stopped him and said vigntly, -If you want to take a bath, you can go home and take a bath. Its not appropriate here, and I dont have any shower gel for you. In front of Adams cold, sharp eyes, the more she spoke, the more she was afraid. His gaze seemed to say to her, Go on, go on lying, Estres voice gradually lowered. Adam looked at her coldly. -Which room is the bathroom? She pointed to her bedroom, biting her lips because she didnt want to answer, -Its in my bedroom-. Adam cared too much about cleanliness. Besides it was summer, when he had hit Ivan, he was sweating a little. But for Adam the most unbearable thing was that he caught the strong smell of Ivans man perfume. With Adams taste, the smell of this strongpound perfume was very vulgar and very pungent, he couldnt stand it for a moment. Star listened to the sound of the bath and silentlyined that a man bathed in the day, he was too fussy. She nced over and saw a little old style iron box sitting in her desk drawer, she had found it when cleaning several days earlier. He opened the little iron box, it contained everything Ivan had given him. In a Christmas card he got for Ivan it said, -Dear Star, I want to be with you forever and spend every Christmas with you. Merry Christmas. She was silly, she had believed these words of love, it had moved her even had tears in her eyes, now thinking about Ivans disgusting behavior, Star just felt that these things as if it were a hard p, pped severely in her face, so that she fully knew the essence of Ivans womanizing. In the corner of the little iron box was a tinum ring. Yes, this ring was also a birthday present he gave her for Ivan. What did he say at the time? He said only to marry her. What was the result? He was with Irene secretly, helped Doria and her daughter to steal the money, caused her fathers suicide by building jumping. She taking the tinum ring, the hatred in her heart almost crushed it. Three years before, she was desperate, she felt disappointed in her whole life, the betrayal of Ivan, Doria and her daughter made her turn away from love. When she was at the Academy of Art in Paris, some boys expressed their love for her, but she pretended not to understand their intentions, finally the admirers lost interest. How many loves can be trusted in the world? As she was thinking Adam came out of the bathroom. She looked back and saw his strong, lean bare chest. He came out with only a white towel covering his lower body, they didnt put shoes on either. Her heart was beating fast, her face heated, she turned her head away from looking at him anymore. But the man had no shame, he generously approached her. And he saw a tinum ring on the desk, took it with his long fingers and looked at her with his cold ck eyes. Star still did not know what he tried to do, she saw that he threw the ring straight out the window. Star was confused, Why are you throwing my thing away? -What? Do you still love the man who tried to rape you? Defining Ivan as a man was a good attitude on Adams part. In his eyes, Ivan was like a low-level creature. Star was not hurt by the loss of the ring, Its mine anyway. Why are you throwing away my thing without my permission? After being with him for a few days, she understood how autocratic Adam was. She frowned and said, Adam, although you are the owner, I am your employee, but you have no right to make decisions for me. Our rtionship is limited to pretend marriage! The mans ck eyes became darker, his long arms embraced her waist, and he pulled her to his chest. -I do not allow my wife to keep a ring from another man. Estre subconsciously answered in a low voice, -I am not your wife-. -Soon you will be. She raised her head, saw Adam frowning a little discontentedly and looking at her ardently. She smelled the faint scent of his body after his bath. It was the scent of the bath gel she used. He used her bath gel. Estre swallowed her saliva, her hands pushed Adams chest, What what do you want to do? Adam approached her step by oppressive step, Estre subconsciously stepped back until he hit the wall behind her. Adams beautiful, muscr armsy on the wall next to her cheeks. He leaned toward her and smelled the scent of Ivans perfume, his eyes grew darker. The mans thin lips pressed against her ear, his breath was wetter than usual because he had just finished bathing. The moist air passed her ear and cheek, it was very sensual to her. But the man spoke to her word for word, -I really dont like the pungent smell of perfume you have. Ill give you ten minutes to bathe, is that enough? -- Star was stunned. Did he want her to take a good bath for lovemaking? chapter 55: It’s not very good for a woman to behave actively Estre responded subconsciously, -Its not enough -. Ten minutes was not enough time to bathe, especially after knowing this mans real object, it was still not enough. At least she could stay in the bathroom for half an hour, and close the bathroom door. If Adam didnt leave, she wouldnt leave either. Estre was thinking of a number of ways to deal with him. But the mans ck eyes seemed to contain a thousand stars, they were bright and enchanting, he said quietly, -I dont have much patience, youd better hurry up.-. With this sentence, Estre thought much more. In fact, Adam was a dirty-minded man. She was more sure that he wanted to make love! What was the difference between him and Ivan? He was a little more handsome than Ivan, a little richer, a little more powerful? In addition to these external conditions, this man was just like Ivan, a womanizer! She grabbed her clothes and ran to the bathroom. Adam saw her run away as if someone was chasing her andughed thinking Does she think I want to make love? Yes I was going to make love, but it was not to be on this night. Estre spent more than half an hour in the bath. She bathed for almost half an hour in the summer, barely drowning from the heat of the bath. Until Adam curled up his long fingers and knocked on the bathroom door, Estrese panicked and raised his guard. Did Adam try to break the door? As she thought about it, she heard the voice of the man who was always cold outside the door, If you donte out, we wont make it on time for dinner at Roucos house. Estre stood in suspense, suddenly embarrassed, Adam told her to take a quick bath, was it to take her to Roucos house for dinner? When she got dressed, in front of Adams meaningful gaze, she lowered her head because she felt ashamed. The mans deep eyesughed, What are you waiting for? -No, nothing Shall we have dinner at Roucos house? Lets go now! She turned to leave, the man behind her grabbed her wrist to keep her from leaving. Her back pressed against the wall. The mans breath mingled with hers, -Let me bathe in your room. Are you sure youre not expecting something? Estre sweated a little, exined to him with a red face. -I didnt specifically ask you toe to my bedroom to take a bath! Its just that the shower in another room C The man said in a calm voice, -You wanted to tell me that the shower in another room is broken, only the one in your room is good? Estre looked at him, the corners of her lips twitched nervously, - You know? This was the truth. Why did she feel nervous? Adam lowered his handsome face, his thin lips pressed gently on her soft, moist lips, whispering, -This kind of thing, if the woman actively asks, it seems too hot, I prefer to do it calmly.-. In the mans tone it was heard that it was a joke, he was obviously ying with her on purpose! Star wanted to push him, the man had already left her in free. One hand slipped into his pocket, he turned and left the room. Star clenched her fist, and followed him while drying her hair. At Roucos house, Roberto had just returned from a trip, Paulita and Dante sat on his grandfathersp. Grandpa hugged the two little boys and asked them kindly, Do you want Grandpa? -Yes! Olivia made him a cup of tea, smiled and said, Dante, Paulita, Grandpa is old. You sit on grandpasp, grandpa will get tired. Roberto shook his head, They dont weigh much, the two of them. I can lift a hundred pounds of weights, not to mention the two little ones! Paulita said in a little girls voice, Grandfather, you have a lot of strength. You will live to be a hundred years old. No, grandfather will live to be two hundred years old. Roberto touched Paulitas forehead with his head and smiled inrge volume, Two hundred years? -If Grandpa bes an old monster, he wont be afraid of Grandpa, because Grandpa loves Paulita! Roberto pinched Paulitas fat little face, said, Paulitas word is always sweeter! Roberto raised his head and asked, Where is Adam and that wife of his? Olivia moved her lips, concerned about Paulita and Dantes presence, and said, Dante, take your sister to watch cartoons. Your grandfather and I have something to talk about. The two children climbed down from Robertos legs. Dante took Paulitas hand and they ran together to the movie theater to watch cartoons. After the two children left, Olivia said, Dad, Estre. Estre returned to her mothers house. -Roberto frowned and said, She only lives at Roucos house for a few days. What is she doing at her mothers house? Doesnt she take care of Paulita? Olivia saw that Roberto was a little dissatisfied, she went on to say, -Dad, actually what happened was like this. Estre went to work for the Rouco group, but she just joined the group and made a big mistake, she caused the Rouco group to lose 37 million euros. Adam was angry and said something to her, so she went back to her mothers house with her suitcase. -Shes a bitch! hearing this, Roberto was so angry and pped the table. -If Adam hadnt done the ridiculous thing three years earlier, would she have had a chance to give birth to Paulita? I allow her to enter Roucos house for Paulita. She just entered my house, she made a big mess! Adam said a few words to her and she went back to her mothers house. its better that she stays at her mothers house and neveres back! Olivia secretly smiling. Ha ha, Estre did so much damage to the Rouco group. Adam didnt want to fire Estre, but now the old man knew. She believed the old man would not be ignored. -Dad, although Estre is from our family, but she caused great damage to the Rouco group. If anything, I think we should fire her now to demonstrate vignce. What do you think? Roberto was very angry, he said, If we dont fire her now, well fire her at the end of the world, what a bitch! When the old man was angry, the cars engine sounded in the yard. Olivia looked up and saw that Adn was back with Estre. Of course, he went to Berrocals house to pick up Estre. Estre entered the room with Adam and felt the atmosphere freeze. -Dad, are you back? Roberto nced at Adam, What, I cant go back? Just like Adam, Estre also called him -Dad- as a greeting. But after she finished calling, the old man said coldly, No, I dont deserve to be your father! Star, of course you are not easy. As soon as you joined the Rouco group, the group lost 37 million euros because of you. You are great. Estre stayed here, she no longer needed to guess who said it! -It wasnt like that, it was -It was -It was Before she could exin, Adam suddenly broke it off, he said seriously, -Dad, I reviewed the contract myself. It was my responsibility. Im going to pay 37 million euros, the shareholders wont know.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Estre looked at him in astonishment. He knew who the culprit was. Why didnt he stop her from exining? Was he so afraid that the old man would see something bad about Olivia? chapter 56: I will never abandon your daddy Roberto was holding the mahogany cane that carved a dragons head in his hand, his face was serious and angry, -Adan, this is not 37 euros, this is 37 million euros. You are very willing to sacrifice yourself for this woman! Olivia pretended to try to calm the old man down, Dont get mad, Dad. Estre didnt mean to make a mistake in the contract on purpose. The old man became even angrier when he heard her words, his anger did not diminish, on the contrary, it increased. He raised with the cane in his hand and looked at Estre fixedly, -To make a basic mistake like this, you were intentional!-. Every word and every behavior of the old man showed that he was interrogating her. Perhaps now the old man believed that she was a spy for his rival. Olivias words were spoken at the right time. Before the old man did not like her, now he will not ept her anymore. Roberto grumbled coldly, turned and walked out of the living room, it seemed he didnt want to see her anymore. Olivia consoled her with bad intentions, Star, daddy is very angry now, its just that you made a big mistake this time. You wait a few days, when daddy cries out and you apologize to him. Estre looked at her coldly and fixedly, It was me who made the mistake, you know. I am not the one who caused the loss of 37 million euros. She didnt want to make a y on words with Olivia, even more she didnt like being in the same room with Adam who was protecting Olivia. She went straight up to the second floor. In the living room, only Adam and Olivia remained. Olivia asked in a soft voice on purpose to test, Adam, is Star mad at me? Adam was angry, he just said calmly, -Its normal that she is angry with you-. Olivia stood in suspense, watching Adame up the stairs after Estre. In his calm tone, she sensed a hint that he was angry with her. Was he angry with her because of Estre? Adam pushed open the door and saw that the woman was angry and standing by the window. He walked towards her, she said with a lot of anger, -I have submitted my resignation, I hope that manager Adam will allow me to resign. This time he makes me pay 37 million euros, maybe next time it will be 50 million euros, I cant charge him. Who knew whether Olivia was still setting her up or not, if the next time it was arger amount than this time, she couldnt pay either way. Adam stared with ck eyes that she spoke with anger, made himugh, thin lips lifted, Did I say I let you pay 37 million euros? -You said it! You told me to pay 37 million C You said! Did she begin to suspect that Adam and Olivia set traps together? -I also said, You can pay in the form ofbor. The man looked with deep love into her face, and Estres heartbeat almost stopped for a moment. He intentionally helped Olivia so that old Robert misunderstood. Damn, but now she felt excited by this phrase! -Who will pay you in the form ofbor? I didnt do it, why do I have to admit it, I really dont have to pay the 37 million! Adam, if you really like Olivia, you want to protect her, you have to tell the old man. Im only here to y the role with you, otherwise she will treat me as an enemy forever-. She said excitedly. He didnt wait for her to finish her words, Adams long arms hugged her to his chest, the man frowned a little, he looked at her deeply, -Do you think he was protecting Olivia? Didnt you let him exin, just so the old man wouldnt me Olivia? Since thest moment he was still protecting Olivia, why was he hugging her now? Star resisted thinking, -let go of me. Adam, were just pretending to be a couple, dont hug me, and dont kiss me anymore! Adam was such an arrogant and tyrannical man. The mans arms still hugged his waist tightly, he said quietly, -If you had exined, the old man would hate you more. Estre smiled wryly and said, Adam, do you need to tell lies to protect Olivia? Adam did not like this angry behavior from Estre. His eyebrows furrowed even more, but he continued patiently, Olivia is my brothers wife. She has been my dads daughter-inw longer than you. Besides, my brother died, she and Dante dont have a husband and father. My dad treats her even better. If you had said this was Olivias trap, even though my dad would know it in his heart, he wouldnt love you, he would think you would cause trouble. Estre was confused. It seemed he wasnt lying. So Adam did it to protect her? But, she was surprised that Adam said so many words to exin. Compared to his reasonable exnations, what she said and did was unreasonable. Her face flushed with embarrassment. She omitted it and said, -She is your fathers daughter-inw. I am not the real daughter-inw anyway. I can ept that your father mes me if you dont let me pay the 37 million. Adam saw her head tilted down a little, didnt know what to smile or get angry. So she med him for helping Olivia, med him for not letting her exin, just because she was afraid of the debt? -You dont need to pay the 37 million. Although this was not your direct cause, I lost so much money at one time because of you. I dont feel good now. Estre froze. For anyone felt bad to lose so much money at once. Although Adam had plenty of money until he could burn them as he wanted, but no businessman refused to earn more money. -So How can you feel good? She raised her head, saw his dark eyes. He looked into her moist eyes, almost to his mind. His gaze was so burning and focused, -For example now I dont feel good my heart, and neither does my body. His gaze was too hot. She almost understood something, and her feet stepped back subconsciously. At the moment her heart beat rapidly, a childish voice sounded outside the door. -Dad! Star! Are you back? She was surprised, saw the mans smiling eyes, C Paulita.-. She finished saying, the door of the room was pushed by the girl, Paulita saw Estre, she ran with two short legs towards her, she hugged Estre, -Sta! I thought you abandoned daddy and me! Estre stayed here, -No.-. He subconsciously looked at the man leaning against the wall, and his heart beat faster. The girl raised her pretty face and confirmed again, -Really? Star, you wont leave me, and you wont leave daddy? Estre could not refuse Paulita, so she nodded her head, Yes, I will not abandon you. -You promise me that you wont abandon daddy! Estre was shy. Adam was at her side, how could he tell, but he saw that Paulita was going to cry, she couldnt insist any longer, she murmured, -I. I wont abandon your daddy either. The man leaning against the wall with his legs crossed had a smile on his face.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Chapter 57: Telling her about Paulita’s origin Paulita took Estres hand, reached over and grabbed Adams big hand. Acting like an adult, she joined their hands, narrowed her eyes and said happily, -The three of us will be together forever! Estres ears turned red and hot. She didnt dare look at Adam, until Paulita looked curiously at the row of bite marks on Adams hand, frowned and asked very worriedly, -Daddy, what happened to your hand? Did the wildcat bite you again? Estre lowered her head. It was she who bit the mans hand. Adam looked at Estre, but said to Paulita, -This wildcat is fierce. I just touched her. She got angry and bit me. Estre smiled. It was not true. It was because he had had bad intentions of her! Paulita blinked and touched her little chin, -Last time the feral kitten had bitten daddys neck, and this time she bit daddys hand. Daddy, I dont want to have a kitten anymore, can I have a puppy?Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Adam squatted down, reached up to touch Paulitas head and said with a double meaning, -Its good to have a dog. Because dogs are very faithful to their owner. The cat has no conscience. No matter how well you treat her, she always wants to run away from the house and sometimes she bites you. Hearing those words, Estre felt something strange. By the time she understood the meaning, the man had already taken Paulita downstairs to eat. Estre followed them and approached Adam, replied in a voice so low that only they could hear, I am not like cats and dogs. I will treat well the one who treats me well. For example, Paulita. She could feel that Paulita really liked her and really cared about her. Sometimes, she thought that if one day she and Adn stopped pretending to be boyfriend and girlfriend, she might not want to say goodbye to Paulita. After dinner, Grandpa took Paulita and Dante out to y. Adn had some work to do. Aside from the maids, only Estre and Olivia were in the living room. Olivia was sitting on the couch, while drinking rose tea, flipping through the photos that had been relieved today. Estre didnt want to be in front of her and was about to go upstairs. Olivia stopped her with a soft smile. -Star, today Adam apanied me to attend Dantes activity and we took a lot of pictures. Do you want toe and take a look? Estres eyes trembled, -Theres no need. Olivia, you watch yourself. I dont live looking at him in the pictures. The smile on Olivias face suddenly stopped, What do you mean, you think youre sure now that Adam will always be with you? She turned away with a faint smile, I cant be sure. But whatever happens, he and I are husband and wife now. -Dont think I dont know that you and Adam are pretending to be husband and wife! Dad will find out sooner orter that you dont have a marriage certificate! And you will surely be expelled from the Rouco family! Just as Estre wanted to contradict him, her cell phone rang in her pocket. He took out his cell phone and saw that it was Irene. She frowned, held up the cell phone and turned toward the balcony to answer the call. -What are you calling me for? -Hey, sis, why are you so angry? Im calling to invite you to attend my wedding with Ivan tomorrow. Youre going, right? Estre didnt want to go, but she wanted very much to ruin Ivan and Irenes wedding to take severe revenge on them. -Okay. Tomorrow I will attend your wedding on time. Irene smiled triumphantly, Then Ill wait for you. Surely Doria would also attend the wedding the next day. Since Doria and Irene liked to show off the image and luxury, they would surely invite many guests and rtives, and she would go to ruin the wedding to destroy their image! After returning to the second floor room, Olivia called a private detective. -Investigate Estres stepmothers daughter, Irene. Olivias investigation into the Berrocal familys problems became clear when Estre first entered the Rouco family. As the saying goes: the enemy of my enemy is my friend. Estre and Irene did not get along. If she could use Irene to destroy Estre, she wouldnt have to do it on her own and could destroy Estre. It wouldnt be hard to give Adam an exnation either. Estre walked to Adams study door hesitantly, knocked on the door and entered. Seeing that he was concentrating on work, she approached with her hands behind her back, and when she hesitated about how to tell him, with her head lowered, the man suddenly asked, -Whats the matter? -Well, I have something to do tomorrow night, can Ie hometer? Taking a pen in his hand, after a pause, he continued without raising his head or speaking. She bit her lips and continued, Irene is getting married tomorrow. Although we are not biological sisters, I am her nominal sister, I have to attend-. -Do you want to go to the wedding or do you want to take away her boyfriend? The mans question made her pause for a while, -Dont worry. Im surely not going to take away her boyfriend. Ivan, that bastard, even if someone gave it to her, wouldnt want it either! Adam did not answer. Estre thought he did not agree, and unconsciously reached out to pull at his sleeves, -Im just going to attend, Ill probably be back before eight oclock tonight! Generally, wedding dinners started at 6:18. She would make a fuss and could get away with at least seven oclock. She should be able to return to the Rouco family by eight. The man lowered his gaze, looking at his small white hand holding his sleeve, his eyes shrunk slightly, and he was silent for a few seconds, he said quietly, -Come back early. Tomorrow night is Paulitas birthday. -Paulitas birthday? The man heard her surprised tone and looked at her, Is there a problem? Did she discover that Paulitas birthday was the same day she had given birth as a surrogate mother three years ago? Estre smiled and shook her head, -No, I just dont think this coincidence suits me. But tomorrow night, Ill be back early, so I can celebrate Paulitas birthday. Adam furrowed his eyebrows slightly. She really didnt care about the child she had given birth to as a surrogate mother three years ago, and she didnt even remember that day of such importance. -Then you work first. Im going out. As soon as she turned around, Adam stood up and called out to her, -Star.-. She was surprised, Yes? She felt really ufortable when he suddenly called her name so solemnly. The man looked at her with a very deep look, Tomorrow night, I will have something to tell you. -Now Cant you tell me? She didnt understand. Is there anything you cant tell me now, you can only tell me until tomorrow night? C Paulita and I will wait for you to return tomorrow night. The mans tone was too serious. But these words were a bit touching, Estres face couldnt help but get hot, and she smiled towards him and said, -Okay. Chapter 58: She made a fuss at the wedding After leaving work early, Estre spent a lot of money and went to the high-end store to rent a limited version Givenchy short dress. At first, she wanted to spend more money to buy a dress to show her luxury. But when she thought she might make a big fuss at Irenes wedding, maybe Irene would be so angry that she would pour drink, wine or vegetable juice on her body. So, she didnt buy one. It was better to rent one. When she arrived at the entrance of the Hilton Hotel, Estre saw a horizontal sign at the entrance of the hotel where the blessings were scrolling: -I wish Mr. Ivan and Mrs. Irene a happy marriage! May they have a child soon! May they be together forever! Be together forever? Estre smiled, Tonight shes going to make a scandal. Maybe Ivan and Irene wont even be able to get married, let alone be together forever! Carrying the invitation card, she entered the main wedding hall in high heels. There were many guests, many of them familiar faces from the upper ss. It was obvious that Doria and Irene had made a lot of money this time. This was not only a wedding, but also amercial event. After entering, Estre lifted her wrist and looked at the time on her watch. It was six oclock. The guests were almost all there. And the wedding reception would start in ten minutes. When she spoke on stage in high school, there were only dozens of ssmates in the audience, but tonight, she was going to perform in front of hundreds of guests. She was a little nervous, but she had to get back at them today! -Dear guests, take your seats as soon as possible, because our wedding banquet is about to begin, and the bride and groom will be on the scene soon! Most of the guests offstage were seated ording to the list. But Estre, as a member of Irenes family, had to sit at the outermost table. But that wouldnt stop her from going on stageter. On stage, Ivan was holding hands with Irene dressed in a fancy suit. They were two handsome guys and looked very nice. With so many people in their midst, Irene met the sight of Estre with a provocative and arrogant smile. Estre picked up the cup carelessly, took a sip of juice casually and looked at the time on the clock. There were five minutes left before the wedding was to begin. At 6:18, the wedding reception began promptly! Just as the presenter was speaking loudly into the microphone, and Ivan and Irenes wedding photos were being disyed on the big screen, Estre stood up, crossed through the crowd and quickly took the stage! The presenter was speaking very excitedly, Estre suddenly snatched the microphone from the presenter! Irene with her face in bridal makeup was surprised, Star! What do you want to do on stage! Estre held the microphone and tried to test the sound of the microphone quietly. Then her expression changed abruptly and she cried out in tears, Sister, you are going to marry Ivan. As your older sister, I really feel very happy! Irene frowned fiercely, pulling Estre to push her off the stage, but she gritted her teeth with a stiff smile on her face, saying, -Sister, I have already felt your happiness. We havent finished the wedding process yet, get off first, Ill join you for a drink after! Estre sat on the stage and stood there, deliberately wiping her tears, -I know you are very happy with Ivn now. But sister, why didnt you tell me you also liked Ivan before? I would have given you Ivan. Although we are not biological sisters, I treat you as if you were my biological sister. Why were you with Ivan behind my back? Ivans face turned ck as pig liver, while Irenes face instantly turned pale. There was an uproar in the audience. Everyone was talking about them. Seeing that the situation was not right, Doria immediately said, Guards! Get this madwoman out of here immediately! Several security guards moved in to eject Estre. Estre lowered her head, immediately touched her eyes with the pepper she had just put on her fingers, and tears welled up. -Doria, although Im not your biological daughter, Im still your stepdaughter anyway! When my Berrocal family fell into ruin, you threw me out of the house immediately, I didntin about you, but today, you cant throw me out of here!Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Dorias expression was extremely embarrassed and she leaned close to Estres ear, and said viciously, Estre, today is Irene and Ivans wedding, you better behave yourself! Estre smiled mischievously at him in a ce where only Doria could see, and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear, Doria, today Im going to pay you back for the crimes you and your daughter did! But this is only the beginning! As soon as she finished speaking, Estre grabbed the microphone and cried, Irene, Im pregnant! The baby is Ivans! When you were together, did you ever think about the baby in my belly? Irene was startled. There was concern in her eyes, Star! Dont talk nonsense here! How is it impossible for you to have Ivans child in your womb! Estre continued pretending to be weak, wiping her tears and said, -Last night Ivan came to see me and told me he felt a lot of guilt for not treating me right. At the time, he was with you behind my back because he was dumb. And he said he suddenly realized who he really loved. Irene, please give Ivan back to me, okay? Me and the baby in my belly need him C In the audience, some guests even booed with the joke, -Give back the groom! Give him back! Estre looked down and smiled. When she raised her head again, she looked like the protagonist of the writers drama. Ivans face was pitch ck, and he didnt know what to do for a moment. Irene looked at Ivan fiercely, Ivan! Did you really go looking for herst night! It was no wonder, he had returnedst night with a lot of hurt and had asked her where she had gone. She was lying! -Irene, listen to my exnations! I didnt go with her No! Its impossible for her to have my child in her womb! Estre cried faintly, Ivan! I know you wont want me because you want ess to the upper ss. I know I am not noble now and not worthy to be your mate. But the baby is innocent. You cant abandon him Irene raised her foot and kicked Estre. Estre was kicked violently to the side. She clenched her fists and teeth, endured the pain, continued to show her weakness and shouted, -Ah! It hurts! Ivan! Come save your child in my belly! Irene wants to kick my child to death! It hurts me so much! Irene was surprised. Her whole body trembled with anger, and she couldnt help but want to kick her. But Ivan hugged her, Irene, calm down! Estre just wants you to kick her! Everyone is making fun of us! Irene gritted her teeth and said, Star! Sooner orter Im going to get even with you! The wedding scene was a disaster. Doria, Irene and Ivan fled the scene in desperation. Estre scoffed and reached up to wipe the tears from her face. As she was about to get up, a pair ofrge hands reached for her. She was surprised, looked up and saw a very handsome man. The man smiled mischievously and jokinglymented, Your acting is very good. But its a little over the top. Chapter 59: She was kidnapped! Estre endured the pain of being kicked by Irene in her stomach, got up from the floor and looked carefully at the unknown man in front of her. She had acted so well, but that man noticed that she had been pretending, -Sir, this matter has nothing to do with you. Youd better not interfere. The man looked at her with interest, smiled mockingly, -Dont worry. Im not your enemy, you dont need to be so cautious with me. If I really wanted to be against you, I would have already gone on stage to relieve the truth when you used the pepper to bring out the tears. The man revealed her tricks easily, Estre felt inexplicably embarrassed, she coughed a little, -What do you really mean? -I have nothing to say, I just want to make your friend. Estre looked at him funny, -You came to attend Irenes wedding. Not only did you not help her, but you also want to befriend her enemy? Sir, the way you engaged in a real conversation is outdated.N?velDrama.Org content. The man was neither annoyed nor angry, but kept a polite smile, and took out a gold-colored stamped business card from his wallet, and handed it to him, -This is my business card. I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future. Estre epted the card. On the gold-colored stamped business card were printed the words Jonathan Tasis, he was the general manager of the Tasis Group. The Tasis family of La Ciudad Santa was a famous noble that had emerged in recent years. Although not as famous as the Rouco family, they were definitely a wealthy family. The reason he approached her made her even more suspicious. Manager Jonathan, I am only a daughter of a non-noble family. It is unlikely that I can help you. If you have nothing else, I have something to do. Excuse me. Clutching her business card, Estre turned to leave. But Jonathan behind her said quietly, I can tell you that Doria is going to be my fathers second wife. Just like you, I dont like them either. And you are the person who knows them best. It turned out that Doria wanted to join the noble Tasis family. Estre didnt look back, she smiled, Not only do I not like them, I hate them. Jonathan Tasis looked at Estres slender figure, smiled. After leaving the Hilton Hotel, Estre looked at the time. It was a quarter past seven. It was Paulitas birthday. She was going to the bakery to buy a birthday cake to take home. ording to the time, she still had plenty of time. There was a pastry shop in the center of town that was expensive, but the taste was particrly good. It was not far from here. To save time, Estre wanted to walk along the path. But after she entered the tree-lined avenue, someone followed her on the sly. Heart pounding, she wanted to turn her head to take a look, a ck shadow suddenly appeared in front of her. It was a tall man in a cap and mask. Then, his nose and mouth were covered with a handkerchief! -Ah Ah! She struggled hard, but her whole body was bing weaker and weaker, and her vision gradually became blurred. She only remembered that the man who stunned her had lowered his eyebrows. In the Rouco family home, in the dining room. Roberto, who was sitting in the main seat, looked at the time. It was 7:50, he frowned and said, Estre! Knowing that tonight is Paulitas birthday, but she still doesnte home thiste! Lets not wait for her anymore! If she doesnte back after twelve oclock, wont we celebrate Paulitas birthday? Paulitas facey on her two little arms, and she asked very sadly, Daddy, when is Estreing back? Adam touched her head andforted her, I should be back soon. Roberto said coldly, Weve been waiting for her for more than an hour. If she wanted toe back, she would have been back a long time ago! We dont know where she went to have fun at night! Is there anything more important than celebrating her daughters birthday? Paulita said with her little mouth, Grandpa, she should bete buying me cake. Grandpa, dont be angry with her. The nicer and more obedient Paulita was, the more he hated that Estre did not respect courtesy. He asked his granddaughter consentingly, Paulita, dont you want to eat cake? Ill break you a little first. Paulita shook her head stubbornly, Grandpa, I want to wait for Estre toe back and sing me the birthday song before I eat. Adam said, Im going to call her and see where she is. Adam walked to the side and made several calls, but no one answered. When he made the call again, her cell phone was already turned off. The expression on the mans face became very cold and his eyes were as cold as ice. Roberto was even angrier, -Wow, she didnt answer the calls? Shes a mother, but she doesnt behave as well as Paulita! Lets not wait for her anymore, lets go to dinner! With a slightly depressed face, Paulita was very sad, she got down from her chair and ran to Adams side, grabbing Adams pants with her little hands, frowning and asked sadly, Daddy, why didnt Estree back to celebrate my birthday? She doesnt like me? Adam looked down and saw that she was about to cry with her big eyes. His heart ached, he bent down and lifted her up, -Lets eat first. Seeing that his granddaughter was very sad, Roberto broke a piece of cake with strawberries and gave it to Paulita. But Paulita was not very interested, she was not happy at all. Roberto put down his chopsticks, he didnt feel like eating either, -If she doesnt want toe back to celebrate Paulitas birthday, she should tell us clearly. Why does she want us all to wait for her here? As a mother, she doesnt value her daughter, but as a grandfather, I value my granddaughter very much! Olivia looked up and looked at the time. It was eight oclock. It looked like they had made it. If something of an incident hadnt happened, Estre would no longer be in The Holy City. She gently persuaded them, Dad, maybe Estre is on her way back. Shall we wait for her while we eat? -She ruined my good mood. I dont want to eat! Paulita, tomorrow Ill take you out to celebrate your birthday! He left this sentence very angry, got up and left the room with the cane. Adam put down his chopsticks, lowered his head and said to Paulita, Paulita, eat something first so you dont go hungry. Im going out. Paulita was crying and said in a tearful voice, -Daddy Are you going to look for Estre? -Im going to get Estre toe back to celebrate your birthday. Dont cry. Okay? Paulita sniffed and nodded with tears streaming down her face, Yes, Im not crying! Im waiting for you and Estre toe back to celebrate my birthday! Olivia was surprised and hurriedly stopped him, Adam, its already toote. Now youre going out to look for Estre, in case shes on her way back. But Adam ignored her. Estre didnt dare not answer his calls and turn off her cell phone afterwards. Her instincts were always sharp. And he sensed that what was happening was strange. Estre went to attend Irenes wedding, maybe, something happened to her. The man entered the courtyard, understood the ck car and left the vi of the Rouco family. In the car, while driving, Adam called Santino. -Verify Estres current location! Chapter 60: Paulita was his daughter! Estre was awakened by the shaking. Due to the effect of the drug, she was so dizzy that she could not distinguish reality and sleep and slept through the whole ride. When she fully awoke, the first thought that came to her mind was to return home to celebrate Paulitas birthday as soon as possible. As soon as he moved, she discovered that his hands and feet were tightly bound with thick hemp rope. She looked out the window with great concern. The sky was very dark. But ording to her instinct, it was a mountain road. Because the car was swaying, and the shaking was abnormal. -Who are you?! Why did you kidnap me!? He had not spoken for a long time, and when he did speak, he realized that his voice was hoarse, as if there was a knife in his throat. The man driving ahead smiled indecently, Girl, why did you offend the person you shouldnt offend! But dont worry. The ce where Im going to take you now has mountains, rivers and men. Estres heart trembled fiercely. Did she offend the person she should not offend? Was it Irene? She had made a big fuss at Irenes wedding, so did she send this man to kidnap her? -Irene sent you to kidnap me, didnt she? -You dont need to know who sent me. Youd better behave yourself! Dont think about running away! The man looked at her through the blurry rearview mirror and smirked. This girl is young, beautiful and delicate. When theye into the mountain, there will be a lot of people who want to buy her! Estre wanted to remove the thick hemp rope that bound her hands and feet. With a deep fear in her heart, she said, Where are you going to take me? How much money did Irene give you? I can give you double as long as you let me go! The man scoffed and said, Do you think Im that dumb? If I let you go now, you will return to The Holy City to call the police. I will be imprisoned without getting a penny! Estre was even more desperate because of the mountains around her. A name came to his mind: Adam. -Do you know the Rouco family of La Ciudad Santa? Im Adams wife! If I disappear, they will send many people to look for me! Youd better let me go! Otherwise, if this matter is revealed, Adam will not leave you alone! You must know very well Adams power in The Holy City! As he threatened the man, she became increasingly insecure. She was just Adams fake wife. Maybe, at this point, Adam didnt even realize he had kidnapped her. How could he possibly send people after her? -Fuck. Even if you were the kings wife, it wouldnt do any good! I dont know Adam! I only know that I can sell you at a high price! Girl, I advise you to be obedient! Give birth to many children for the mountain man! You wont worry about life at all. But if you dare to escape, the mountain people have plenty of ways to imprison you! His heart fellpletely to the bottom, and he almost jumped out of his chest in fear. She had seen on the news that many young girls were tricked and kidnapped. Human traffickers sold them in the mountains to local men who could not find wives. If they didnt run away, maybe they could survive. Even if they could survive, they would have a mental disorder from the mistreatment. If they ran away and were caught again, they were locked in the basement and starved for several days until they had no strength to escape. After a long time, they would be forced to give birth to children. In this way, they gave up the idea of escaping. But their whole life would be ruined How cruel Irene was! It would be better to kill her outright! It would be much better than living in such a humiliated situation! While driving quietly, the man turned on his cell phone and looked at the date, Weve been out of the Holy City for two days. Today we are at 22. No one seems to be looking for you! Estres eyes trembled fiercely, The day you kidnapped me was the 20th? -Dont have any expectations! Even the police cant find you here! In an instant, Estre remembered the day she had given birth to the baby girl three years ago through surrogacy, and it was also the 20th of this month Paulitas birthday was the same day as the baby girl she had given birth to. Estres heart was pounding. She didnt know whether she was excited or scared, a turbulent wave suddenly rose in her heart, which disturbed her thoughts. In her mind, Paulitas big ck eyes and cute little childish face appeared, as well as when she was following her and calling her Everything was so clear. That amazing idea was almost going toe out.. Was it a coincidence or Estre did not dare to imagine more. But now, thinking of Paulita, she felt weak and wanted to cry. Unfortunately, she had no rtives in The Holy City. Even if she died here tomorrow, no one would look for her. At this moment, sadness spread from the bottom of his heart. Tears rolled down the eyes. She really missed Paulita a lot. In the Holy City, in the vi of the Rouco family. Santino said with a straight face, -Chief, ording to Miss Estresst location, they were at thest toll gate on the BN highway. The police reviewed the surveince video of that toll gate, and found out that the most suspicious is that ck car! The surveince video paused. Adam erged the image of the license te number. After clearly seeing the car, Olivia, who was standing next to him, shivered her eyes and her face went pale. Adam calmlymanded, Keep digging in The Holy City. Im going with the police to track down this car! -Chief, Id better go do it. In case theres any danger Before Santino could finish speaking, Adam interrupted him with a frown and said firmly, She is Paulitas biological mother. I wont let anything happen to her. Olivia was dazed, her legs slightly lost strength. She touched Adam who was about to leave, Adam, you cant go! Adam looked at her coldly, Olivia, your face looks really bad. Olivia felt very scared by his gaze, released her hands unconsciously, avoiding his sight, and said in panic, -Yes? I Im just worried about you-. Adam just nced at her with his clear, indifferent eyes, then turned and left the room. Paulita grabbed Robertos pants with her small hands and stood behind Roberto, looking with her big eyes at her father leaving and asked, Grandpa, where is daddy going? Roberto patted Paulitas shoulder, Your father has gone to look for Estre and will be back soon. Dont be afraid. Paulita pursed her lips and nodded, Okay, Im sure daddy will find Estre! Estre passed out from hunger, when she woke up again, she was tied up on a very hard bed. She was so dizzy that she didnt even have the strength to open her eyes, she heard some low voices in her ears. Outside the thin cotton curtain, in her dim swaying vision, she saw a swarthy, stout-looking man in his thirties, looking a bit naive. He looked at her greedily and vehemently through the gap in the curtain and smiled stupidly at her. Estres heart trembled. Would the dealer sell her to this man? His groggy mind was immediately awakened by this thought! He heard the dealer say, -This girl is from a big city. Look at her delicate skin. Maybe she is still a virgin. Madam, although the price is a little higher, she can be a beautiful wife for your son. If your son fucks her several times in the house, maybe she will give birth to several grandchildren for you! The son who spoke the dialect begged his mother, Mom! I like her! Look how white and tender she is! Our children will be very beautiful!N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Estres little face turned pale! She looked at this mud house and listened to the conversation in the outer room. The panic in her heart surged from everywhere like a sea wave. For no reason, she remembered that when Irene pushed her into the pool and everyone made fun of her, Adam came like a god and saved her. Would Adam, this time,e to save her? Chapter 61: Holding her tightly in his arms Twenty thousand dors! No more! Ddac Zoritas mother haggled with the trafficker who had kidnapped Estre Berrocal, and it was clear that no price had been agreed upon. The dealer shook his head, Madam, is this girl worth 20. 000? At least 30. 000, if Im not losing too much money at this point! Ddac Zoritas burning eyes fixed on Estre Berrocal in the inner room, fearing that the dealer would regret not selling, and he grabbed his mothers hand and shook it impatiently, Mom, look how pretty she is! Thirty thousand, thats all! If you follow me, my daughter-inw will be the prettiest and most beautiful of all! The old woman saw that Ddac Zorita could not take his eyes off Estre Berrocal and was so fond of her that she gritted her teeth and finally closed the deal with the dealer for 30, 000. As soon as the dealer left with the money, Ddac Zorita ran into the room, grabbed Estre Berrocals white ankles and dragged her into his arms. If you dare touch me! Ill bite my tongue right now. Didac Zorita was also shocked and immediately said: No, no, no! I bought you for thirty thousand dors! If you die, who am I going to have children with?. Estre Berrocal, seeing that he was a little mute and looked at him suspiciously, swallowed saliva and coaxed him with fear: Since youve paid for me, youll have to untie me first. No! You girls outside try to escape every day! I cant untie you! Not until you give me a baby! I wont tie you up! Estre Berrocal, with a burst of bad chills in her guts and a cold body, said in a trembling voice: I Im not running, Im very ufortable, can you, can you untie my rope? Didac Zorita saw that her skin was tender, and that the skin on her hands and feet was torn by the ropes, and there was even some blood spread, so he became a little distressed, and his attitude rxed a little when Didac Zoritas mother came in from the outer room, You cant untie her! She just came in here and shell want to run away! Ddac Zorita immediately changed his attitude and smiled at Estre Berrocal, I cant untie her tonight if she doesnt sleep with me tonight! Estre Berrocal fainted immediately from shock. After almost three days without eating or drinking,bined with the shock and fear, it was normal for her to faint, and the old woman told Ddac Zorita: Bring some buns and water, dont let her starve to death. Dont let her die, Im waiting for her to have a fat grandchild. Estre Berrocal was stunned, her mouth was filled with food and water, she was unconscious and the action was so abrupt that she choked and her face was white and red, scaring Ddac Zorita and her mother into thinking they had bought a sick woman. Ddac Zorita tugged at his mothers clothes, Mother, is she going to die?. No, no! She hasnt eaten for days! You take care of her, Ill go cook some rice porridge, you shouldnt buy a sick woman! When the woman left, Ddac Zorita sat on the edge of the bed, looked at Estre Berrocals beautiful face and white skin, stretched out his big, dark, rough hands and began to move against her. He began to tear at her clothes, breathing agitatedly and impatiently, Let me kiss you! Just one kiss! Even touch her. Tonight Im not going to fuck you, Im just going to touch you! Estre Berrocals stomach churned with nausea and she was about to vomit, Get out of the way dont touch me! Youre my girl already! Why cant I touch you! Youve got a big fat son to give me! Estre Berrocal was too weak to resist, and when all was lost, she closed her eyes and resigned herself to the abuse, but just as Ddac Zorita was about to touch her, Ddac Zoritas mother came running in from outside. The police areing from the vige! Quick! Take her to our subway cer! Didac Zorita, horrified by the sound of the police, rushed to drag Estre Berrocal into the subway cer! Cold The cold attacked every cell of his body. She tried to scream for help, but when she opened her mouth she found she couldnt even make a full sound, just a hoarse, tiny scream, which waspletely muffled in the closed cer. Outside, a few inclothes policemen brought by Adn Rouco checked every house. The police had learned that trafficked and abducted girls from outside the vige were often traded. Adn Rouco wears a long ck trench coat with an open cor, a thin white handmade shirt underneath and long, strong legs wrapped in straight pants, his face is cold and stern. The man walks away from his long legs and straight into a house to take a personal inventory. Ddac Zoritas house was at the head of the vige and coincidentally it was his house that Adn Rouco entered. Adn Rouco pulled a photograph of Estre Berrocal out of his ck money clip and asked in a cold, open voice: Have you seen this girl?. No, no Adn Roucos eyes fixed coldly and sharply on Ddac Zorita, the mans expression was rigid, his eyes were blinking, his behavior and speech were extremely unnatural. Clearly, lying. Mr. Adam, no sign of Miss Estre. Adam Roucos handsome brow furrowed slightly as he reminded the officers, There must be a hold here, go reexamine it. Ddac Zorita, his forehead sweating with fear, stopped the policemen and said, with a smile on his face, Comrade policeman, there is no bodega here! There is no winery here. Adn Roucos dark eyes sank and he pushed Ddac Zorita aside and hurried into the small room hidden behind him. On the bed, there was a nylon rope that had not been hidden in time, in all probability to tie people up. Adam Rouco paced the hut, testing the solidity of the floor with his feet, when his light and dark eyes suddenly glimpsed a glittering diamond ring. It was the same diamond ring that Adn Rouco had ced on Estre Berrocals hand when he had brought her back to the Rouco family. The mans dark eyes narrowed as he bent down to pick up the ring from the floor, curved his long fingers and tapped the floor, where there was a hollow board, and immediately bent down to open it. Adn Rouco jumped down with deft hands and found Estre Berrocal next to arge vat of wine. His little face was flushed with an unnatural color, his breathing was weak and ragged, and hey limp on the cold, damp ground. Adam Roucos brow furrowed sharply.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. He took the slender body in his arms, removed his trench coat and wrapped it tightly around her, patting her face in an attempt to revive her. Estre Berrocal, wake up! Estre Berrocal coughed twice, her dry, cracked, pale mouth stammered twice, trying to speak but unable to get any words out, she opened the slit in her vision and in a faint sh of light saw a handsome, familiar face Adn Rouco Was she dying? Why else would she be hallucinating? Dreaming that Adam Rouco wasing to her rescue? ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 62： A heartbeat that cannot be ignored. At the mountain clinic. Estre Berrocal had slept for a dozen hours and woke up hungry. When she awoke, her eyes stung raw from the white walls surrounding her. He stared at the snow-white ceiling, his voice was dry and unconsciously whispering, Where is this? Was it heaven? Had he hung up so soon? A familiar masculine scent enveloped her nostrils, and her watery eyes startled as she looked down, covered by a mans ck trench coat. Before his brain could fully react, a low, maic, familiar male voice spoke in a warm: This is a clinic in the mountains, you have a low fever, plus you havent eaten for over forty-eight hours, your strength is depleted and you have fainted. The handsome face before him suddenly grewrge. Adn Rouco ? The beats in his chest were beating so violently that it seemed as if they would burst out. Adam Rouco ignored her dazed expression and lifted her in his arms, bringing a ss of water to her mouth with his long, slender hand. Drink. His voice, like a fire in the snow, was indistinguishable between cold and warmth, but it reassured her enormously. She looked at him in amazement, not daring to blink for a moment, fearing that if she closed her eyes, the Adam Rouco in front of her would disappear. Am I, am I not in the subway cer? Or, am I am I dreaming? But his smell, his look, so real in front of her eyes, so real that it made her want to cry. She had just been through something so dark and horrible, and although she had a stronger and braver heart than the average girl, she was still terrified, and wanted to find someone to lean on in the most desperate moments, and Adn Rouco, so naturally, gave her something to lean on and a sense of security. Adam Rouco looked at her with deep eyes, curled his long fingers and tapped her forehead lightly, Do you still think youre dreaming? She didnt respond for a moment, and then, after a long moment, she bit her lip and looked at him, tears streaming down her face. Adn Rouco The little woman suddenly rushed into his arms, her hands still clinging to his neck, crying like a wounded kitten, aggrieved and pitiful, Adam Roucos icy heart crushed and melted at the sound of those tiny cries, theke of his heart, which had long been calm, unexpectedly had a slight agitation. Only instinctively resting on the warmth of his body, she wrapped both arms around his neck, squeezing tighter and tighter until the mans clear voice opened, Estre Berrocal, I just saved you and you want to murder me? She flinched, flushed, and let go of his neck, but his long arms were quicker to encircle her waist and pull her back into his arms, their eyes suddenly collided, her watery eyes clearly boring into his deep, dark pupils, her eyes were like a typhoons, motionless on the outside but a huge swirl of wind and clouds on the inside, as if to draw people in. His gaze was softer and more sensual than usual and Estre Berrocal closed her eyes. One second, two seconds, three seconds imagined that the kiss took time to fall. Until the mocking male voice rang in her ears, What are you waiting for?. Estre Berrocals eyes snapped open to see the man looking at her yfully, leaning close to her ear and asking, Youre not waiting for me to kiss you, are you? The man was ying with her. Her face was red and hot, and she was about to push him away when he grabbed her chin and lifted it, and the moment her eyes widened, his thin lipsnded on hers! She was stunned for only a few seconds before following her heart and wrapping her arms around his neck, tilting the nape of her neck to respond to his kiss in a youthful, unskillful way. Estre Berrocal had to admit to herself that she was a little in love with Adn Rouco, if not to the point of breaking up with him, but that the turmoil in her heart could not be ignored. The long kiss, unhurried and even a little soft, was nothing like the one Adn Rouco gave. A proud man like Adn Rouco, arrogant, domineering and cold, had kissed her like this before, but tonight, for Estre Berrocal, the kiss was more like a real kiss, soft, gentle and soothing to her troubled heart. Only when Estre Berrocal found it hard to breathe did Adn Rouco let go of her slightly, leaned his forehead against hers and murmured, Sorry Imte. Her voice was maic, and the words made Estre Berrocals chest vibrate. She had imagined that Adn Rouco woulde to her rescue, but when he appeared in front of her and saved her, she was more than surprised and excited. For the first time since her fathers death, she felt she had a shoulder to lean on and a sense of security in her most devastating moments. She leaned into his arms, her eyes and heart warm as if something was melting, and she whimpered in his arms and murmured, Adn Rouco, thank you foring to my rescue. The little woman in his arms was biting her lip, holding back her sobs, her eyshes thick and thin like a small fan, with teardrops hanging from them, her nose twitching, her weeping look strikingly simr to Paulitas. The man couldnt help but reach up and wipe the tears from her face, Paulita is still waiting for you to go home for her birthday. At the mention of Paulita, Estre Berrocals heart fluttered and instead she cried harder, clutching her shirt with both hands and choking back a sob, Im sorry. I wont be able to make it to Paulitas birthday. Her tears, soaking the shirt on his chest, the soft white hands scratching the folds of his shirt, Adn Rouco looked down and couldnt help but kiss her on the forehead. Paulitas birthday, every year from now on. Adn Rouco was not aforting man, he had onlyforted Paulita and no other woman in thest thirty-two years of his life, and such a light sentence was a greatfort to Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocals mind reeled as she wept, remembering that Paulitas birthday was the same day as the son she had given birth to through surrogacy, and she looked at Adn Rouco in astonishment as the man frowned slightly and asked, Whats wrong?N?velDrama.Org content. The thought that crossed his mind was quickly dismissed. There was no reason for a man like Adn Rouco to look for a surrogate and, besides, how could Olivia Montes allow him to find another woman to have a child with? Maybe it really was a coincidence She was too cowardly and timid to open the scar in front of Adam Rouco and expose the bloody wound without reservation, but if he denied it, she simply could not end it. She shook her head and asked crestfallen, Didnt you say you had something to tell me the night before Paulitas birthday? What are you going to tell him? ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 63 Not only was she heartbroken, but she also liked him a little. When you return to the northern area, you will naturally know. On the night of Paulitas birthday, Adn Rouco had intended to show her the paternity report directly, but now Estre Berrocal was still recovering from the shock, and if he told her the truth about this matter now, he feared she would have a hard time digesting it for a while. So mysterious? Estre Berrocal stroked her lips and leaned back in his arms to look up at him with a soft, slight smile on her forehead. Adn Rouco looked down at the small woman in his arms, his dark eyes deepening a little, looking out the window at the night, releasing Estre Berrocals body and saying, Get some rest. The man had just gotten up to leave when the little hand on the hospital bed tugged at his sleeve, Cant you go to ? Im, Im a little scared.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. I had already seen the security here, I had just escaped a life or death disaster, and I was too scared to be alone in this small room. Adam Rouco looked down at her small hand clutched in his shirt sleeve and raised his eyes to meet hers, clear and watery. Are you sure you want me to stay here all night? I dont know if I was overthinking it, but the darkness in the mans voice had an extraordinarily seductive quality that sent a faint electric current to her heart and made her ears blush involuntarily. However, fear overcame shyness and she gave a small, firm mmm as the mans body jerked back. The bed in the cramped little room was just as small, big enough for a Estre Berrocal, but if Adn Rouco were to lie on it again, Im afraid he would have to be on top of it. Estre Berrocals scalp tingled at the thought of a man on top of a woman, and her ck and white eyes quickly scanned the room, realizing that there was nothing but that bed to sleep on. A shiver ran through her as she contemted the intriguing gaze of Adn Rouco. The man stared at her small face, slightly flushed, and asked, patiently and good-humoredly, Where do I sleep? There was no ce for him to sleep But if she kicked him out, she was too scared to give Adam Rouco an inch to sleep on the floor, the night was very cold in the mountains, and sleeping on the wet floor all night would cause problems. She moved her body, vacated a small piece of the bed, pursed her lips and said nothing, her flushed little face about to drip blood. Adam Rouco stared at her, his dark eyes downcast as he asked knowingly, Do you want me to share your bed? Just as she was about to say no, the man was already one step ahead of her on the small, narrow bed. The mans warm, firm chest pressed against her soft bosom and Estre Berrocal unconsciously recoiled, but as she did so, her body fell under the bed, and Adn Rouco was quick enough to grab her by the waist and gather her in his arms to save her from falling to the floor. He could even hear the strong heartbeating from her chest and, as he got closer, he could smell her light tobo scent, mixed with her cold masculine scent, which was refreshing. Estre Berrocal did not like the smell of tobo in men, and when Stefano Berrocal used to smoke a lot, she got angry and took it out of his hand, because smoking was detrimental to his health, and made the people around him smoke passively, to his detriment. But the faint smell of Adn Roucos tobo was damned charming. Estre Berrocal had to admit that she was not only attracted to him, but liked him a little. She let herself fall into his arms, closed her eyes and asked softly: Adn Rouco, am I heavy? Are you tired? Yes. Replied the man in a soft voice. Estre Berrocals watery eyes snapped open, embarrassed to the core. She was a twenty-four-year-old girl in the prime of her life, and when she heard Adam Roucos straight answer, her eyes rounded and her body twisted to roll downward. Adam Roucos patience with women was not always good, and he had a passion in his body that he had not repressed, and the woman in his arms was not moving well, so the mans hand rose and rested on her upturned buttocks. The mans hand rose and came to rest on her upturned buttocks, pping her lightly, frowning warningly, What are you moving for? Estre Berrocal blushed in annoyance: Didnt you say I was heavy? Id better go to sleep on my side first, or Ill crush you to death, and everyone in the Rouco family will have to survive with me. She rolled over and fell asleep on her side, turned her back to him, rested her face on his arm, ignoring him. Adam Roucos brow furrowed further, really a woman couldnt say no, a little heavy handed and she was angry? The man reached up and tugged at the quilt she had rolled up, it didnt move, Adn Roucoughed softly and Estre Berrocal turned to look at him with a pout, What are youughing at? I dont think its too much to say that youre heavier than Paulita, is it?. Estre Berrocal blushed and several fireworks exploded with a roar in her heart. It was then that Adn Rouco pulled the sheets aside and said in a low tone: Sleep a little more over there, there are not enough sheets. Estre Berrocal approached her with a submissive eyebrow and Adn Rouco wrapped his long arms around her, his handsome chin resting on the top of her head, his voice low with a rare trace of weariness, Sleep, Im sleepy. She had slept for a long time before, but now she was not sleepy at all. She lifted her face and looked at the dark circles under Adam Roucos eyes, and it struck her that he watched her for a long time. There was no noise in the hills, and the night was so silent that Estre Berrocal could hear the others breathing as theyy in each others arms. He was silent for a long time before he found the courage to whisper, Adam Rouco, I seem to like you, sort of. She didnt dare look up at him for a long time after saying this, but after a minute, the man didnt even give a half-hearted answer. When he looked up, he saw only that the man had closed his eyes and seemed to have fallen asleep, breathing evenly and long. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, she had confessed her love for a man once every eight hundred years and had fallen asleep, even when she was in a rtionship with Ivn Martnez, who had pursued her, and now she looked back, she had not once said I like you or I love you to that scum, but she was d she had not said those things to Ivn Martnez, otherwise she would have gotten chills! It is incredible that, after facing her own feelings, Estre Berrocal dared to take advantage of Adn Roucos stupor and sneak a sloppy kiss on his fine lips. But as soon as her lips left his, his thin lips pressed against her soft ones and came back up. Estre Berrocals watery eyes widened, he, wasnt he asleep? Well What a bastard. Why is this man so cunning? ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 64: The lovers’ room Estre Berrocal gasped from the kiss, her face flushed as she stared at him with a clear stare. Did you, did you hear what I just said? The man stared at her, with a look of ignorance, What did you say? I She said she liked it, did you listen to her or not? Now that she looked at him, she didnt have the courage to say it again, her temper had shriveled and she wasnt in the mood. Nothing. I was a little fond of him now, but not to the point of love, so it didnt matter so much whether he said it or not. She shrank back and rolled to the side to sleep, but the male voice behind her was cold and ungainly, If you like it, you like it, so why admit it. The tone of her voice was so generous and unapologetic that Estre Berrocal wanted to crawl into a hole in the ground, she had heard her and was pretending to be asleep! She was not a shy girl, but Adn Rouco was so forceful, had he considered that she was a girl? But Adn Rouco raised his arms and gathered her in his arms, with a calm and firm voice: Sleep. Its so carefree! Shouldnt a confession, like it or not, be a symbolic answer for her? Estre Berrocal was torn and distraught for half a day and finally fell asleep in a daze in the arms of Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal spent the day recovering at the mountain clinic, feeling better physically and mentally. After changing clothes, Adn Rouco packed his bags and said in a light voice, Lets go to a nearby restaurant for dinner before we leave. She was a little surprised, Is there a restaurant here?. It was a noodle joint, packed to the rafters at lunchtime, and the atmosphere and hygiene were not too good. Estre Berrocal was fine with it, she always ate here, but Adn Rouco was not so fine with it, after all, he hade to save her suffering. If you dont like this ce, why dont we go see what else there is?. As soon as the words left his mouth, his stomach growled indignantly. Estre Berrocal rubbed her belly in embarrassment and Adn Rouco gave her a somber look and said, Lets go here, but theres no more room, so go outside and find a clean ce to sit while I bring the noodles. Five minutester, Adn Rouco came out with tworge bowls of beef soup noodles and sat down with Estre Berrocal on the steps next to the restaurant. Estre Berrocal would hold the big bowl and pull out the noodles with her chopsticks, which were just a few sticks, and she would frown andin, Such a big bowl, so much soup, and only a few noodles. The bowl, which was muchrger than his face, actually contained enough noodles for his meal, but Adam Rouco, a man, obviously did not have enough. Estre Berrocal, thinking she might have to ask Mr. Fu to carry her on his back if she couldnt make the long distance, used her forks to dump a bunch of noodles into Adam Roucos bowl. I cant eat that much, you can eat more. The man looked at her amused, You didnt mind the small amount of noodles now, but now you cant eat any more?. You might have to carry meter, how are we going to get out of here if you dont eat anymore?. The smile in the corner of Adn Roucos eyes deepened: Miss Estre, when did I say I was going to carry you? Estre Berrocal rolled her eyes wide and smiled, offering him the bowl of veal with it. Last night, in a dream, you said that. Its the first time I know I can talk in my sleep. Estre Berrocal reached the end of her sandwich when Adn Rouco frowned and suddenly called out to her, Se?orita Estre. Hmm? Do you want to put up with me? Estre Berrocals face grew hot, she picked up her forks and ate her noodles in silence, her face almost sunk into the soup, which reflected a face shining with pearly swirls. He had probably forgotten that Adn Rouco was a neat freak, but the man paid no mind to the noodles, merely returned the few slices of veal to his bowl and said in a cold voice, I dont like veal. Estre Berrocal was stunned, it was clear that she had seen him eat beef when he had dined earlier at the Roucos house. Dont you like to eat?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Before his words were out of his mouth, the man had already opened his mouth in a light voice: Dont talk while you eat. The man raised his eyes to look, only to see that the little woman had been good enough to lower her head and eat the noodles silently, her thin lips hooked without moving. After lunch, Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal to fetch the local carriage. The man driving the carriage, his skin tanned and fresh from the sun, drove it leisurely and with great skill, while he sang mountain songs with great energy. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal sat in the back of the carriage, which swayed and lurched so much that several times Estre Berrocal bumped into Adn Roucos arms, and finally, when Estre Berrocal tried to get up from his arms, Adn Rouco frowned and took her in his arms. After singing several mountain songs, the coachman started talking to Adn Rouco from behind: This girl is not from here, is she! It took a lot of cows to bring her here, didnt it? Adam Roucos dark eyes gave him a deep look, his lips curved into a slight smile with a deeper meaning, and he said, Ten cows for her. The coachman sobbed: Its too expensive! The girls in the big cities are prettier than those in the mountains, but they dont listen to me, they dont want to suffer and they always want to run away even if they are well fed. Estre Berrocal was struck by its simplicity. But Adn Rouco seemed to agree with him, leaning close to his ear and murmuring: Do you hear me? If you dont want me to use this on you, behave yourself. Estre Berrocal blushed up to her neck, she hadnt realized before that Adn Rouco had such a character. A hooligan! That man was so forbidding looking. He was a very noble looking man, but when he got serious and cold, he was a real pervert, but she didnt hate him, she found him damned charming. The drive was long, and after Estre Berrocal took a short nap, they arrived at a small hotel. The sky outside was only white with stars, and Adn Rouco ushered Estre Berrocal into the hotel and handed her his ID card. Thendy nced at the two of them and saw that they were foreigners. Youre a couple, arent you? Yes. No. Two voices, at the same time, rang out. Thedy stared at them for a few moments: Are you or are you not?. Adn Rouco looked coldly at Estre Berrocal and his thin lips spat a clear word: Yes. Then youll have a couples room. Estre Berrocal didnt pretend to be a couple and waited for the owner to open the room to remind him, But dont me me for not warning you, we have small beds here. Estre Berrocal froze and asked Adn Rouco: And why dont they give us two rooms?. She had slept on top of Adam Rouco at the mountain clinic and not only had she had a bad time, but she was actually quite tired of sleeping too, but she wouldnt dare say so. Adn Rouco looked at her with clear eyes, You look like you feel like sleeping in a separate room from me. Estre Berrocal said stubbornly, I Im not afraid that you wont sleep well. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 65： Second child The boss handed her an unopened pink condom in a pinch, Five dors a piece, do you want one?. No need. No need! This time, the two spoke in unison. The owner handed the condoms back to them and gave them a nk stare, Hmph, if you dont need them, you dont need them, why are you yelling?. Adn Rouco shot a cold nce at the owners wife, took his card and headed for his room with Estre Berrocal in his arms. I am about to have my second child, why do I need a condom? Once in the room, Estre Berrocal realized how small the bed was,pared to the beds in the mountain clinics! It was a room for a couple, but the bed was so small that the owner wanted to have two rooms for her guests, to make money! Estre Berrocal looks at Adn Rouco and shyly asks, Why dont I get another room? She was about to leave when the mansrge, bony hand had already grabbed her arm and pulled her back, No. So, where are you going to sleep tonight?. Adn Roucos eyes were sharp as he stared at her, What, you want me to sleep on the floor? How dare you? Ill still sleep on the floor! She looked around and saw a small couch in the room, Ill sleep on the couch!. She was about to lie down on the sofa when Adn Rouco pinned her between the wall and her chest and hit her with one hand. The mans deep, dark eyes burned her, his breath and scent enveloped her in that small space, and Estre Berrocal cowered there, not daring to move, only to hear his voice in a low tone, Youve done more intimate things, whats wrong with sleeping in the same bed, are you shy? She thought he was referring to the intimacy that had urred the night he had gotten drunk at the bar and hadnt given it much thought. In fact, she didnt remember much about that night, and was even a little unsure if she had done it with Adn Rouco or not. Her mind wandered, her eyes dodging his burning gaze, until the manmanded in a soft voice, Go take a shower. She gave a submissive yes and hurried into the bathroom. Estre Berrocal had just entered the bathroom when Adn Roucos cell phone rang. The caller ID read Olivia Montes, and she picked up. Hello, sister-inw. Olivia Montes, there, hesitantly asks, Adam, have you found Estre yet?. Adn Rouco opened softly: Well, he is with me. E, is she okay? Yes, were fine. Olivia Montes froze on the other end of the phone when Paulitas excited voice came on the line, Tia, can I speak to daddy? Tia? Tia Olivia Montes came to before handing the phone to Paulita. Paulita picks up the phone and cheerfully calls Adn Rouco: Dad! Ive missed you so much!. Dad misses Paulita, too. Immediately, the little girl asks again, Daddy! Where is Estre? I want to talk to Estre! Adam Roucos thin lips curved as he heard the sound of running watering out of the bathroom, Estre is in the shower. The little boy was a little lost, Then daddy, hurry up and take Estre home, I miss her so much! Adn Rouco answered the little girl with a helpful: Yes. When Paulita reluctantly hung up the phone, Olivia Montes was left with a pale face. Not only had Adam saved Estre Berrocal unharmed, but he was now with her and, by the sound of his voice, they were now sleeping in the same room! Jealousy, from the bottom of his heart! Estre Berrocal took a shower, only to discover that she had no clothes to change into, she was kidnapped and didnte to travel, so she didnt bring anything! Was she going to go out naked to walk in front of Adn Rouco? I was too thin-skinned to do so. So, opening the bathroom door a little, he poked his wet little head out: Adn Rouco ?. The man approached and looked at her half crouched behind the door, revealing only a small face red with heat and a sleek white swan neck, and his dark eyes deepened. Estre Berrocal was not the most beautiful of women, but she was beautiful, especially at that moment, and Adn Rouco could almost imagine her naked, slender body behind the door, the seven nights he had spent in her bed three years ago as a substitute, and Adn Rouco had to admit that he was sexually attracted to Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal squeezed her chest with one hand and gripped the doorknob with the other. That my clothes are all wet and there are no towels or bathrobes in the bathroom, could you get me one from the owner?. He begged Adam Rouco, while mentally cursing the owners wife, who was so shady, a shady store! Even though the bed was so small, the bathroom didnt even have a towel, and the disposable toothpaste and toothbrushes that wouldnte off in the bathroom were overpriced! Im afraid even the bath towels didnt cost money! Adam Roucos eyes shed with amusement as he turned around and said, Its not like you havent seen it before,e out naked, I dont care. Who was afraid of whom? She was afraid that he wouldnt be able to control himself after looking at her beautiful body, wasnt she? Estre Berrocal thought he wasnt really going to cover it up and blushed: Adn Rouco! If you do that to me, Ill tell Olivia Montes when we go back to the North!. The man wasnt afraid of her, but he was afraid of Olivia Montes getting upset, wasnt he? Adn Rouco was reaching for a shirt of hers and raised an eyebrow when he heard her say, Threaten me? Unfortunately, it did not work to provoke Olivia Montes. Estre Berrocal went to snatch the shirt from his hand, but Adn Rouco raised his arm viciously, and Estre Berrocal missed, pulling her whole body out from behind the door, her slipperless feet slipped on the slippery floor and fell headfirst into Adn Roucos arms! Her unclothed softness pressed against his hard chest Estre Berrocal is lying in his arms, not even daring to raise her face, it is so humiliating The man looked down at the small woman lying motionless in his arms, If you want to throw yourself on top of him, just say so, why bother? Who was throwing themselves at him?N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. No, I didnt! Estre Berrocal took his shirt out of his hand when he wasnt looking, Adn Rouco was not so easy to deal with. Estre Berrocals soft lips pressed against the beautiful lump in the mans throat, and Estre Berrocals watery eyes widened, forgetting to react for a moment -. You still dont jump on it? The mans vocal cords vibrated as he spoke, and the lump in his throat twitched in a small movement, causing Estre Berrocal to blush to the blood. The first sight of The light! You turn around! Dont look! Not only did Adn Rouco not pull away, but his long legs moved even closer to her, pulling her shirt in front of her body with a strong tug, and he spoke in a rather calm tone, Its not the first time, why are you shy? ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 66: Good decision, continues It is not the first time Estre Berrocal unconsciously thought that Adn Rouco was referring to her surrogate motherhood three years ago, and naturally she heard it as if she was already impure, so why y innocent! Deep down, it was as if fine needles were stabbing her quickly, and the pain was silent! He took the shirt and turned his back to her, putting it on while he said in a clear and cold voice: Mr. Adam has money and power, why does he need a second hand product like me, I have given birth to another person, Mr. Adam is afraid he cant eat it. The tone of his voice was charged with gunpowder. Adam Rouco pulled her and pushed her against the bathroom mirror, cupping her chin with a wicked look in his voice and eyes. Usually, I dont want to eat it. You tempt me into this wilderness and you still wont help me put out the fire? The mans eyes were tinged with dark lust and Estre Berrocal, who had been so aggressive one second, immediately flinched as the powerful man attacked her, flinching and retreating to the bathroom. Dont you dare! If you dont want to upset Olivia Montes, ah! The man drew her into his arms and lowered his head to seal her red lips. Just when Estre Berrocal thought she wouldnt get away tonight, there was a knock on her bedroom door. Estre Berrocal came to her senses and reached out her hand to push the man who was squeezing her, Somebody ! Adn Rouco somebody! Ignore him However, the constant knocking on the door finally brought Adam Rouco down, and the man ran to the door with a grim and handsome face. Estre Berrocals slender shoulders shook, she knocked on the door at just the right moment, ruining the good deeds of Adn Rouco, probably without knowing how the people outside would die. As soon as Adn Rouco opened the door, there was a pink girl standing in front of the door, dressed revealingly, her hands painted with red nail polish, shaking her curls sexily, and saying to Adn Rouco in non-standard Mandarin, Sir, 500 per night, would you like to take the Eleven? The woman, with a wink at Adn Rouco, said, Sir, its 500 a night. Inside, Estre Berrocal, wrapped in a shirt, left the room and almostughed at the sight of this scene, only to see Adn Roucos face turn blue with coldness, and said with a single cold word: No. The woman was about to close the door, but she stepped in, brushing her buxom body against his, seeing someone so handsome that she wanted to be in his room tonight without being charged! Dont be in a hurry to close the door! Im a G-cup! Heres the deal! Ill give you a discount tonight! Two hundred and fifty! Estre Berrocal covered her mouth withughter, two hundred and fifty Adn Roucos face turned from blue to ck, it was the first time Estre Berrocal had seen Adn Rouco bothered!N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. This girl on the street has a lot of nerve! Adn Rouco looked out of the corner of his eye and saw the little woman cowering on the bed, his thin lips suddenly curved and he turned to the woman at the door and said, See, thats my wife, shes a tough woman, if you dont leave, shell set you on fire. The woman looked at Estre Berrocal with contempt, Only a woman who cant keep her man is a harpy, look at her shapeless body, she doesnt even have an A. Whats the difference between you touching her and you? Estre Berrocal was attacked for no reason. She had no more material than the girl on the street outside, but since when was she an A-plus? He lifted the sheets and jumped out of bed, Who are you calling A?. The girl on the street rubbed up against Adn Rouco, his hands groping her, Who said A! Estre Berrocals anger was instantly aroused and she ran towards the woman, sticking out her chest and saying: This is my husband! Where are you touching! If you dont leave, Ill set your hair on fire!. The woman red at her, and a bald middle-aged man suddenly appeared from next door and said with a smile, I hear it costs two hundred and fifty a night, he doesnt want you, I want me! Come on,e on,e on! The woman was being dragged into her room by the middle-aged man as she said discontentedly, Thats not going to be it! Five hundred and five hundred! Estre Berrocal couldnt help but let out augh and, before she could finish, she felt a burning gaze above her head watching her. As soon as he looked up, he met her dark, dark eyes. Im finally going to bed! She snorted and turned away, and Adn Rouco calmly opened, Jealous? She reacted with a big smile and said, How is that possible! You have no right to say Im small! How can I have only an A! Im a C-cup!. Thest words were almost in his mouth, and he muttered them under his breath, with a look that Adn Rouco found sympathetic. Besides, didnt you say that I was a strong woman and jumped to cooperate with you. Didnt you say that no one can satisfy your physical needs except me? Isnt that woman the one who satisfies your needs? Why do you refuse again? Adn Rouco stared at her jealous face and said four words in a deep voice: Im afraid of getting sick. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she was about to blurt out, Use a condom if youre afraid of getting sick! Shortly after Adn Rouco came out of the shower, there were indescribable male and female soundsing from next door, the womans voice, and screams so loud that Estre Berrocal felt so embarrassed that she wanted to cover her head with the sheets. They were the middle-aged woman and man from before The man and woman were not young, but they were still so energetic that Estre Berrocals face turned red and white. The soundproofing of the small hotel was almost non-existent, and sounds from next door prated clearly. The two men were having sex and talking at the same time. The woman said, Brother, you are unbelievable! The little man next door is very handsome, but shes a strict wife! I guess hes miserable too! Im d I didnt get in the room with him, I think hes a bit of a disappointment! The man was very happy to be ttered and said, That man now looks like a good-for-nothing! Im so good that I still dont get a 50% discount. Estre Berrocal stifled herughter and looked warily at Adn Rouco, who was sitting on the sofa and happened to be watching her. Her little heart gave a shudder. The man suddenly stood up, came to her side on his long legs and pinned her down on the cot! Shout! Ah? Before Estre Berrocal could react, the mansrge, slender hands had slipped under her baggy shirt and his dark eyes were looking at her coldly. I dont mind doing it for real either. Estre Berrocals face turned red with fear and she shrieked, shaking the thin bed in time. When the woman next door screamed louder, Estre Berrocal screamed even louder! Adam Roucos dark eyes lit up with a ster smile as he looked at her and whispered apliment, Thats good, keep it up. This man, hes a pervert! But as Estre Berrocal shouted, the man and woman next to her stopped moving and stopped to listen to the noise. The woman in the street was immediately offended and kicked the older man off her feet, Someone else is more handsome and capable than you! A discount? How naive you are! A thousand! I wont serve you tonight for less than a thousand! ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 67: Showing you the DNA report During the night at the small mountain hotel, Estre Berrocal clutched her belly and almost suffered internal injuries while holding in herughter. The man next to him gave him an arrogant, cold, sidelong nce, You think thats funny? Yes, it is. Estre Berrocal was amused by the memory of the man and woman next door saying that Adn Rouco was short and fast. However, the next moment she met the mans cold eyes, she closed her mouth, stifled herughter and immediately changed her tone with a smile on her face, Thats not funny. That night, Estre Berrocal was lying on her cot, sleeping senselessly, her thighs resting on the mans stomach in a particrly bad way. Adam Rouco, who hadpletely lost sleep, looked at her through the starry moonlight outside the window and realized how much she resembled Paulita, both in appearance and in the way she slept. I dont know if it was because he loved Paulita or if he simply felt some other kind of affection for the woman, but he began to find her pretty. Adn Roucos heart, which had been calm for thirty-two years, became a little agitated. The next morning, Estre Berrocal was woken up early by Adn Rouco to catch the first train back to the City of the North. After an arduous journey of more than ten hours, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal finally arrived in Ciudad del Norte. As soon as he got off the train, Adn Rouco called Santino Yepes. Within ten minutes of arriving at the station, Santino Yepes was already there in his car to pick them up. When they got into the car, Santino Yepes looked in the rearview mirror at Adn Roucos wrinkled shirt in amazement. BOSS was so clean that he could stand himself in a wrinkled shirt, and it was clear that Estre Berrocal was special when BOSS had taken it upon himself toe to her rescue. BOSS, the kidnapper who abducted Miss Star has not yet been caught and it is not known if this is a simple case of human trafficking or if there is someone behind it Before Santino Yepes could finish his sentence, Estre Berrocal frowned: I know whos behind it, its Irene Guilln!. How angry Irene Guilln must have been that he had kidnapped her that night when he had made a scene at her wedding! Speaking of Irene Guilln, Santino Yepes spoke cautiously: By the way, boss, the video of Miss Estre making a scene at Irene Guillns wedding was posted on the Inte and when it spread, it reached the old mans ears and I found out . and he went to see the video and he was furious. Estre Berrocals little heart fluttered Oh no, she had said something silly at that wedding about being pregnant by Ivn Martnez. I would have thought it was a disgrace for the Rouco family! She bit her lip and nced at the man next to her, who was surprisingly unfazed by Adam Rouco, and she felt increasingly insecure. Adn Rouco did not say a word to Estre Berrocal until the Maybach returned to the Rouco family. Estre Berrocal found it hard to return to the Rouco family, and I am afraid that the only person who weed her into the Rouco family was Paulita. As soon as she entered, Paulita rushed into her arms: Estre! Ive missed you so much. Estre Berrocal hugged the little girl tightly: Ive missed you a lot too.N?velDrama.Org content. Just a few moments after the mother-daughter embrace, Roberto Rouco came down from the second floor on crutches with dignified majesty. Estre Berrocal has called Adn Rouco daddy. But the old man ignored her, sat down on the sofa and began to lecture her: Estre Berrocal, dont get into trouble! If people knew you were the daughter-inw of the Roucos, do you know what the press would write about you and the Roucos? Estre Berrocal lowered her face and admitted her mistake: It is true that I did not think things through and acted recklessly. The old man said angrily, Did you not think well or not at all about the Rouco family? Dad, Estre just came back from a scare, if you want to teach her a lesson, do it in a few days, she needs to rest now. The old man nced at Adn Rouco and snorted: Now youre still protecting her? Look, this wife of yours has stained your face. Adn Rouco returned the calm: Doesnt everyone know that she is now my wife? You youre going to piss me off!. Adam Roucos face was expressionless, After all the times Ive pissed you off since I was a kid, youve had to get pissed off every time, and youre not still sitting here lecturing us properly? Roberto Rouco almost spat a mouthful of blood. Estre Berrocal stifled augh, this Adn Rouco was really toxic too, talking like that to his own eldest son. No wonder he was usually so critical of her. Paulita ran and crawled into the arms of Adn Rouco, her little milk voice was adorable: Papa and Estre know they are wrong, Grandpa dont get mad at them, okay? The old man looked twice at his cute little granddaughter, but his temper didnte out, he frowned and waved his hand with an annoyed face, All right, by Paulita, Im not going to bother with you! You two get your asses up! I dont want to see you. Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocals hand in his and went straight up to the second floor. Estre Berrocal had not slept well in thest few days and fell asleep by the bedside after showering, while Adn Rouco showered and headed to his study to catch up on the work he had left pending in thest few days. After a long moment of business, Adn Rouco got up and approached the floor-to-ceiling window, craning his neck as he called out to Santino Yepes. Clean up the video on the inte of Estre Berrocal staging a scene at Irene Guillns wedding. Yes, boss. Keep working on the kidnapping case and let me know if you hear anything. Yes boss, Ill let you know as soon as I have some information. After hanging up the phone, Adn Rouco turned to look at the kraft paper bag on his desk, his eyes thoughtful. A small hand pushed on the study door, Dad!. Paulitas big, dark eyes looked around the studio and, seeing Adn Rouco, she happily ran to him, who bent down and put his daughter in his arms and asked affectionately, Is Grandpa still angry? Paulita shook her head, Grandpa is not angry anymore, he says that Paulita is his happy, sweet candied fruit!. Adn Rouco smiled warmly and reached up to pinch her cheeks a couple of times, Good girl. Dad, where is Estre? Estre is sleeping in her room, so dont disturb her yet. When she wakes up, daddy wants to give her a present. Paulita asked curiously, What are you going to give Estre, daddy?. Adn Rouco scratched the little girls nose: Not yet. Gee, when Estre wakes up, Daddy, you and Estre are going to celebrate my birthday again! I havent eaten my birthday cake yet!. Good. When she woke up from her nap, it was time to digest the fact that Paulita had been born to her as a surrogate in her day! Estre Berrocal woke up at six in the evening, after having slept all afternoon. She rubbed the back of her neck, which was a little swollen and sore, and had just lifted the covers off the bed when the bedroom door was pushed open by Adn Rouco. The man held a kraft paper bag in his hand, strangely mysterious: Open it and see. What, what is this? Adn Rouco raised his chin and handed him the kraft paper bag: Youll know it when you see it. For some reason, Estre Berrocal became inexplicably a little nervous as she picked up the kraft paper bag. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 68: We know at last When Estre Berrocal opened the kraft paper bag, a wave of fear surged in her eyes, and inside It was a paternity report. It was a paternity report, and the two parties identified were her and Pa Rouco. Adn Rouco leans nonchntly against the wall, one hand in his pocket, and nonchntly exins, Paulitas name is Pa Rouco. He knew that Paulita had told him her first name when he had dragged her into the childrens room on his first visit to the Rouco family. He clenched the paternity report, squeezing it so hard that his knuckles were raw and white. Although he had had his suspicions and doubts in the past, none of them were as shocking as this moment. Paulita was really the child she had given birth to by surrogate three years ago. His mind went back to a scene where he had spent time with Paulita, and the little girls cute little face was bing clearer, how he had just realized that Paulitas big eyes were half a dozen times simr to his own. Tears, falling on the report in a dense mass, she sniffled, her voice a little muffled, You, did you know? Adam Rouc had agreed to return Berrocars vi to her and make a deal with her, you knew that then, didnt you? The man looked at her and said solemnly, The reason I agreed to keep Berrocals vi is because I know you are Paulitas biological mother. She reached up and wiped tears from her eyes, Why didnt you tell me sooner?. At first I wasnt sure of the real purpose of you approaching Paulita and me. I could not bring into the Rouco family a woman who wanted to use Paulita, even if she was Paulitas own mother. Adn Roucos behavior was understood by Estre Berrocal, only she could not digest the fact for a moment, swallowed, looked at the results of the paternity test and asked, Does little Paulita know? He doesnt know it yet, but Ill find the right opportunity to tell him youre his mother. Estre Berrocal suddenly shook her head and pleaded, Its better not to tell him. The mans dark eyes sank and he looked at her with a frown, what did this woman mean? I had an agreement between us, if Paulita knew I was her real mother I would have wanted us to be together, I know you dont like me and you cant be with me, I havent done my job as a mother in thest three years, she is still very young and I dont want to not change her life now, this way, its the best thing for her. Adam Rouco took a step closer with his long legs, his sharp eyes scrutinizing her intently, You mean you dont intend to be Paulitas mother in the future either? Estre Berrocal was stunned and hastened to exin, Im not sure Ill take care of her and take care of her in the future, but If you dont fulfill this duty as Paulitas mother, then Paulita doesnt need it. Estre Berrocal was dumbfounded, why was it so difficult to talk to this man, Adn Rouco? I am not going to take custody of Paulita away from you, even if I did I could not take her away from you, I know I am a bad mother and that I am not capable of giving Paulita a better life than the one she has now, but I hope that even if youter marry another woman, I will be allowed toe and visit Paulita. Marrying another woman? Were his words so obvious that she didnt understand? The mans eyes clouded over and he was about to burst when the voice of a small child suddenly came from the other side of the door. Star youre awake, Star Iming in. When Paulita pushed the door open, she found Adn Rouco standing there, blinking at Estre Berrocal and seeing her reddened eyes, she asked him with a slight frown, Dad, did you bully Estre? Did you bully Estre and why are you crying, Estre? Estre Berrocal couldnt help but step forward, bent down and hugged Paulita tightly, breaking down in tears again as she sobbed, Paulita . Im sorry Im so sorry CIts Moms fault that the kindergarteners called you a wild child. Paulita put a small arm around Estre Berrocals neck and with a small hand reached up to her face to gently wipe away her tears, Estre, whats wrong with you, why are you asking me for forgiveness?. Estre Berrocal stared into the little girls innocent gaze, tears rolling down her face, she took a deep breath and squeezed out a small smile, I I didnt get to your birthday earlier, did I? I was going to buy you a birthday cake and sing you a birthday song, but Im sorry I waste. The little girl wiped away her tears as she affectionately said, Its okay, Daddy promised me hed take me to my birthday tonight with Estre!N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Estre Berrocal looked unconsciously at the man standing to the side, who only ordered in a light voice: Pick up, were taking Paulita to her birthday tonight. Was it just the three of them? Estre Berrocals heart fluttered with difort, for it was the first time she had been alone with Paulita and her father since she learned of his life, and she felt a little ufortable. Adn Rouco seemed to see her hesitation and raised an eyebrow, his handsome face slightly cold: What, no?. No, no, of course I am, of course Im willing to spend Paulitas birthday. So, she wasnt willing to spend Paulitas birthday with him? Adam Roucos face was cold as he reached out and took Paulitas hand. Come on Paulita, lets go downstairs. The mans voice was unmistakably angry, as if he was angry with her. But Estre Berrocal was too excited at the time, too worried about Paulita to pay much attention to Adn Roucos emotions. Well, Star, hurry up, Ill wait for you downstairs with daddy!. Estre Berrocal nodded, Okay. Estre Berrocal changed her clothes and after washing up, she went downstairs. When she saw Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal leaving with Paulita, she froze and asked: Adn, where are you and Estre going with Paulita? Paulita was the first to say happily, Auntie, daddy and Estre are taking me on a trip for my birthday!. So you wont be back for dinner tonight?. Adn Rouco lifted Paulita and, with an indifferent yes, said to Estre Berrocal, who was next to him: Lets go. Olivia Montes looked at the backs of the family and found it extremely hard. It seemed that after Adn had brought Estre Berrocal back, their rtionship had grown even more Inside the ck Spyker, Estre Berrocal kept looking at Paulita, her eyes unblinking. Paulita seemed to notice Estre Berrocals excessive enthusiasm and twisted her butt to look at her: Estre, why are you always looking at me today? Am I too beautiful? Estre Berrocal reached out and rubbed the little girls head: Well, Paulita is so cute and pretty today that I cant stop looking at her. Paulita let out a giggle and snuggled into the arms of Estre Berrocal, who looked down and kissed her on the forehead. She, when she thought of surrogacy three years ago, had been filled with dread, but now, when she thought of surrogacy, she thought of Paulitas sweet little face, and theck of her heart, she was filled to the brim, and there was no time when she felt so lucky, and having Paulita three years ago was the least regrettable thing she had ever done in her life. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 69：A kiss at the top of the Ferris wheel. Adn Rouco had taken them to one of the most expensive revolving restaurants on the north side, and had chosen a window seat, the perfect ce to take in the beautiful night view of the north side. Estre Berrocal had asked Adn Rouco to stop the car on the way and took Paulita to choose her favorite birthday cake. When the food arrived, Estre Berrocal opened the cake, lit the candles and sang the birthday song with Paulita, while Adn Rouco, half bent over, leaned his long arm on the chair where Paulita was sitting, without singing. Perhaps the singing of birthday songs is not the most suitable for Adn Roucos temperament. Estre Berrocal doesnt mind, but ends the song with Paulita and reminds her with a smile: Paulita, make a wish. Paulita, wearing her birthday hat, sps her hands together and says, with her eyes closed, I wish that Daddy, Estre and Paulita will be together forever! Estre Berrocal was stunned, not realizing that this was her wish, but she might have to disappoint her, she and her father were a pretend couple and would have to break up sooner orter. Estre Berrocal removed the candles and Adn Rouco took Paulitas hand and cut the cake with her, and the meal was so cozy that for a moment Estre Berrocal thought they were really a family. After dinner, Estre Berrocal expected Adn Rouco to drive straight home, but the ck Spyker was going in a different direction from the Rouco house. Where are we going? Adn Rouco replied tersely: To the amusement park. Paulitas eyes lit up when she heard about an amusement park: Oh, Dad has finally agreed to take me to an amusement park! Estre Berrocal was also surprised that Adn Rouco, so serious, apanied her and Paulita to the amusement park. When they arrived at the amusement park, Estre Berrocal took Paulita to the carousel first, but Adn Rouco did not get on, but stayed a bit away smoking a cigarette. Estre Berrocal did not give it any importance, it was strange to think that Adn Rouco, a thirty-two year old man, would ride the carousel with her and Paulita By the time Estre Berrocal finished the carousel and approached with Paulita in tow, Adn Rouco had crushed the butt of his cigarette and his dark eyes were slightly narrowed with dark circles under his eyes. What else do you want to y? The words, obviously asked to Paulita, were pronounced by the man looking at Estre Berrocal. Perhaps the mans eyes were too hot and she unconsciously avoided them. Paulita pointed to the Ferris wheel, which was shining and spinning in the air, and said excitedly, Daddy! I want to y on it. As they reached the bottom of the Ferris wheel, Estre Berrocal suddenly shuddered and said hesitantly, Why dont you take Paulita up there? Paulita frowned a little disappointed, Star, why dont you go with me and daddy?. Estre Berrocal couldnt bear to see Paulitas disappointed face and gritted her teeth: Okay, Iming up with you. God knows he is afraid of heights! As the wheel went up, Paulita got more and more excited, but Estre Berrocals face became paler and paler. After a while, Paulita ran to the clear ss side of the wheel to curiously observe the night scene below, and Adn Rouco sat down with Estre Berrocal. Adam Roucos brow furrowed, Are you afraid of heights? As the wheel rose higher and higher, Estre Berrocals whole heart trembled so violently that the handrail was no longer enough to satisfy her sense of security and she threw herself into the mans arms! Adn Rouco was stunned, and then his hand fell gently on her slightly trembling back. The little woman in his arms spoke sullenly, Excuse me, Ill borrow you for a moment. The little face buried in the mans chest was red and hot. Even Estre Berrocal herself felt fear. She had no fear of heights, but after Stefano Berrocals suicide three years earlier, she had nightmares of her father falling from a tall building and had developed a fear of heights.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Adn Rouco patted her and said in a soft voice: Dont be afraid, look how beautiful it is down there, you are safe sitting here, you wont fall. The mans voice, of umon warmth and gentleness, led her to the beautiful view beyond the Ferris wheel, and though she was afraid, she was somewhat moved, her little face gradually rubbed across her breast until, when her eyes caught sight of the beautiful night, the man bent his head to her ear, If you see more, you wont be afraid, its not as scary as you think. I dont know if it was because she was in his arms, or because he was ying along, but she seemed much more rxed than when she first came up. Paulita sat back down and sat next to her, her little arms open to hug her. Estre Im sorry, I didnt know you were afraid of heights! Estre Berrocal raised her hand and stroked his little head, Its okay, Id love to ride the Ferris wheel with Paulita too. Turning her head, her face lifted and her soft lips brushed the mans thin, cool lips without warning. And at that moment, the Ferris wheel reached its highest point. Estre Berrocals ears blushed for a moment as their eyes met and her heart began to pound again, even though it was a light touch, not quite a kiss. The mans deep gaze bore into her, his dark eyes reflecting the countless rays of light that streamed through the window, like bursts of stars, enchanting the heart. She remembered the first time she had seen him formally at a party, and the only words that had crossed her mind were. Impressive. So it was not for nothing that Paulitas high facial features were so powerful, that gic thing, after all. You keep looking at me, are you counting my eyshes?. The man spoke softly, with a faint half-smirk, and it was then that Estre Berrocal turned her attention back, squirming and averting her gaze. No? Adam Roucos thin lips curved impassively, his mood, which had been somber, tended to change for the better. After returning to the Rouco family from the yground, Estre Berrocal took Paulita to the shower while Adn Rouco answered a phone call in the studio. It was Santino Yepes on the phone, Boss, the kidnapper who took Miss Estre was caught, it took many methods before he confessed, he, he said the person who was behind him, was a beautiful woman with the surname st name Montes. Adn Roucos dark eyes held not a single emotion, and he spoke only calmly on the other end of the phone, Understood, dont tell anyone about this for now. Yes. Adn Rouco hung up the phone and left the studio. When he opened the door, he saw Olivia Montes, who was about to knock on the door. Adam, I have cut a fruit and brought it up to you. The mans dark eyes were cold and sharp as he stared at her, Come in, I want to ask you something. Olivia Montes, startled, took the tray of fruit to Adn Roucos studio. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 70： Always defended Olivia Montes Adam, what did you want to see me for?. Olivia Montes ced the te of fruit on Adn Roucos desk and looked at him with a soft smile. Adn Rouco turned to her with a cold and clear look: You sent for Estre Berrocal, didnt you? Adn Roucos question caught Olivia Montes off guard, the blood drained from her face and the smile on her lips hardened, Adn, are you kidding me? What makes you think I was the one who sent the men to kidnap Estre? Had it been Estre Berrocal who had whispered in his ear? The kidnapper who stunned Estre Berrocal, has confessed. Adn Roucos tone was light, but his eyes, however, were frozen, and Olivia Montes pressed her lips together in mockingughter, I did have Estre Berrocal kidnapped, and what, now youre taking me to jail? Estre Berrocal had taken Paulita out of the shower and was looking for Adn Rouco to find out more about Paulitas childhood when she arrived at the door of the studio and found it half hidden and not fully closed, she raised her hand to enter when she heard Adn Roucos voice. Im not going to send you to jail. Who was Adn Rouco talking to? Estre Berrocal stood curiously behind the door and saw Olivia Montes clinging to Adn Rouco through the half-open door. I was about to close the door on them when Olivia Montes said, I sent someone to kidnap Estre Berrocal because I was starting to panic, even with all the women who have surrounded you in the past, you have never brought anyone back to the Rouco family, but this Estre Berrocal. Berrocal, how long are you going to keep her in the Rouco family?. Standing in front of the door, Estre Berrocals feet felt like they were nailed to the spot, a bowl of ice water pouring down from head to toe, chilling her to the bone.N?velDrama.Org content. Adn Rouco had known that Olivia Montes was the one who had kidnapped her, to allow her to do such an illegal act! The anger in his chest burned in his heart, suffocating and hot with indescribable pain. As I stared at the door, an old, stately voice suddenly rang out, What are you standing there for? Startled, Estre Berrocal hurried to knock on the studio door, while inside Adn Rouco and Olivia Montes listened to themotion. I Roberto Rouco walked soberly on his crutches and looked at the closed studio door. Youre here spying on Adams affairs? Youre not really a spy sent by a rivalpany, are you?. Estre Berrocal was speechless when the studio door was flung open. Adn Rouco looked at her with a frown, What are you doing here?. I just wanted to ask you about Paulita as a little girl. Olivia Montes followed her out of the studio when she saw Roberto Rouco standing there, blushing slightly. Dad? Had Estre Berrocal asked Roberto Rouco to catch adultery? Roberto Rouco frowned with some surprise: Why are you here too?. Dad, I Olivia Montes didnt know how to exin herself when Adn Rouco calmly began, Dad, my sister-inw hase to see me on business. Business? Estre Berrocal despised the fact that all the good feelings she had had for Adn Rouco in the past few days had been lost tonight. She had thought that even if he had a messy personal life, at least he would have the courage to admit it. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and excused herself, Paulita is still waiting for me to read her a bedtime story, so Im going ahead. When Estre Berrocal went to Paulitas room, she saw the little girl lying on her bed in a soft pink bathrobe, her hair tangled as she flipped through a picture book. Estre Berrocal sat on the edge of the bed and pulled the little girl close to her,bing her hair: Paulita, if one day I separate from your father, will you miss me? As soon as the little girl heard this, she immediately dropped her sketchbook and turned her little white face to look at it, asking in confusion, Why would Star want to be separated from her daddy? Because things areplicated between adults, and some separations are, well, meant to be. Estre Berrocal finished saying this and then felt it was too pretentious and profound, how was Paulita going to understand his words when she was only three years old? The little girl frowned and said, But tonight I made a wish, Star you cant leave Daddy and me, you have to stay with us forever! Make a wish? Estre Berrocal froze for a moment, smothering her face with affection, not wanting to tell him that not all wishese true. Youre only three years old, then youll understand, youll be happy even without me, right?. The little girl was immediately annoyed, smiling with a frown, Im not three years old! Im four years old after my birthday! Estre Berrocal sighed, there was no point in talking to the little girl now, so she hugged her against the bed and said softly, Come, let me tell you a story. The little girl snuggled into his arms, her big eyes watering as she asked, Are you going to leave Daddy and me again, Star? Estre Berrocal, who had somehow managed to put Paulita to sleep, took a long look at her from her bed. This was his daughter, his blood, and if he could fight for custody of Paulita It was an idea that Estre Berrocal had not even dared to think about, but what would happen if she told the court about the affair between Adn Rouco and Olivia Montes? The audacity of the idea surprised her. If she did, Adn Rouco, with all his power and influence, would tear her to pieces, wouldnt he? When she opened the door to Paulitas room, she ran into a solid wall of flesh, and the man grabbed her by the wrist, looking at her coldly and dangerously. Did you deliberately bring the old man into the study to see the embarrassment between Olivia Montes and me?. Ha, thats what he would have thought! If he had known, he shouldnt have closed the door on them! Wouldnt it have been better if Roberto Rouco had seen them having incest? Estre Berrocal, who used to have good humor but also got angry, especially when she was misunderstood by Adn Rouco, could not say anything good, and scoffed: Since you were in the studio with Olivia Montes on official business, why are you so angry if I have lured the old man there? What? Or is something bothering you?. Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and pulled her toward the bedroom, pushing her toward the bed, the mans long fingers tugging impatiently on her tie, Repeat that. Estre Berrocal got up from the bed and, seeing the mans somber face, she felt a little embarrassed, but she kept her face upright and said, What am I afraid to say? Its a fact that you were having an affair with Olivia Montes in the studio, and youre the only one who can do it and no one else can say anything? Besides The mans tall, erect body leaned over sharply, with two long, strong arms resting on the bed beside her, while his thin lips were a millimeter from hers! His words, choked in his throat, could not be uttered for a moment. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 71： Rage and rage. Besides what? The mans crisp, dangerous breath,ing closer, Estr Berrocars hands were pressed against therge bed behind him, unconsciously moving her hips back and looking at him warily and defensively. Besides, I didnt even put the old man in there, and why are you covering up Olivia Montes crime when you know he sent someone to kidnap me? Did you eavesdrop? I came to see you about Paulita, I just didnt expect to find you in the studio with Olivia Montes, and I didnt expect you to cover up for Olivia Montes to do something illegal! The mans long fingers cupped her chin and lowered her head to seal it with a kiss. The kiss, violent, furious! An affair? Did she think he was cheating on her with Olivia Montes? Adn Rouco removed his tie from his cor, his dark eyes were cold and gloomy, and Estre Berrocal recoiled in fright. You, what are you doing! Fu Hanzheng, Im warning you, youre not allowed Forbid me what? The man grabbed her by the slender ankle and pulled her away from the bed. Forbid me to kiss you, or forbid me to touch you?. Estre Berrocals eyes turned red, her arms tightened around herself and she bit her lip as she snarled, Youre going to find Olivia Montes! Im not obliged to serve you! Adn Rouco sneered with a curved lip: Do you think the vi of Berrocar is a gift for you? Bad people! The mans thin lips pressed against her ear and spoke coldly, You sold it once three years ago and now you pretend to be secretive with me? Tears rolled down Estre Berrocals face: Adn Rouco! N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. A vague memory of Adn Rouco hugging her half passed out and going to the bathroom to rinse off, one night she didnt know how she had survived, and when she woke up, it was the early morning of the next day. Adn Rouco had already left, showing her no mercy, and Estre Berrocal buried her face in the nket and cried out in a small, helpless, aggrieved voice. How could Adn Rouco do this to her? She was not his mistress, much less his wife, why would he force himself on her against her will? But what bothered him most, surprisingly, was not her fierceness, but the coldness of her gaze that stung him. Who was she to put up with such bastard treatment from him? She shrank under the covers and cried even more sorrowfully, with a sadness in her heart that felt as if someone had punched her hard in the heart. On the other side of the bedroom door, Paulita blinked a couple of times with her big eyes and looked shyly at Adn Rouco, who had a cold face, saying reluctantly, Papa, Estre is crying and I want to go in to see her. Adam Rouco, with a sullen face, bent down and picked up the little girl and silently made his way downstairs. Although she was small, Paulita was a good observer of her fathers moods, and although Adn Rouco used to spoil her, she did not have the courage to disobey him when he got angry. Breakfast. Paulita nodded obediently and took a sip of milk from her cup, not forgetting to look up and say in a soft voice, Papa, if we leave Estre alone, will Estre get mad at us? Adam Roucos hand, holding his knife and fork, paused slightly before calmly saying, Its good that hes pissed off, you dont have to see it. Paulita looked at her father innocently, speechless. It was clear that Dad had bullied Estre to tears, and she wanted to help him convince Estre not to be mad at him, but he was still mean! Grandpa was right, Dad just wanted to save face. The little girl sighs as she eats breakfast, eh Adn Rouco frowned: What is a little girl sighing for? Paulita puffed out her little mouth: Dad, I dont want to be motherless, Macario says that a child without a mother is a pasture. This bear as a child, where is all the theory? Estre Berrocals eyes were red and puffy from crying, and when she went into the bathroom to take a shower, her head was vaguely foggy while she was under the shower. When she changed, washed up and left the bedroom, she had juste downstairs when Paulita caught a glimpse of her, Star! Adn Rouco dropped the knife and fork, picked up Paulitas backpack with one hand and picked up the little girl, who was still sitting in the childrens chair, before she finished her breakfast. Come on. Dad, I dont want I want to have breakfast with Estre. But no matter how much Paulita pouted, Adn Rouco carried her in his arms and left the house. Estre Berrocal stood on the stairs, her fingertips pressed into her palms. Last night he had treated her so violently, and not only had he not apologized, but now he was looking at her with disdain. But the way he had treated her with such disdain had made her heart tingle and ache, as if she had been stabbed with a million needles, even more than that difficult night before. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 72: The Rouco family protects the calf Estre Berrocal went to a pharmacy located below the Rouco family building to buy the twenty-four-hour emergency contraceptive pill before going to the office. It was early, several of the public elevators were being repaired, it was morning rush hour, and Estre Berrocal had been forced to do too much exercise the night before, which had caused her to lose strength. Olivia Montes walked past her, her red lips curved into a smile and said in a provocative whisper, I heard you had a fight with Adamst night. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and blushed slightly as she watched Olivia Montes slender white fingers press the special elevator button and snorted softly, See youter, Im not waiting here with you for the elevator. The doors opened and Olivia Montes stepped into the elevator with Jimmy-Choo heels and a provocative smile at Estre Berrocal as the audience looked on enviously. As the elevator doors opened, Estre Berrocals eyes unexpectedly met Adn Rouco in the elevator. The mans dark eyes were dark and cold, unreadable, and as the doors were about to close, a long, slender male arm suddenly blocked the doors from closing. The special elevator door opens again and the man inside fixes his gaze on Estre Berrocal: Come in. Adn Rouco does not address anyone in particr, and several of the female employees outside, who were standing next to Estre Berrocal, have their hearts racing and their eyes reddening pink, thinking that Adn Rouco is calling them, and they timidly approach the elevator when Santino Yepes, who is in the elevator, stops them and speaks expressionlessly: Not you, her. Its not for you, its for her. Santino Yepes reached out his hand and pointed it clearly at Estre Berrocal, who, stunned, stood frozen at the elevator door, with no intention of entering the special elevator, preferring to be in a public elevator rather than in the same elevator as Adn Rouco and Olivia Montes, being the light bulb with the most wattage.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Adn Rouco saw Estre Berrocal standing with a slightly white face, clearly annoyed, and frowned slightly, saying in a calm, impatient voice, I told you toe upstairs. Estre Berrocal clenched her fist, already angry and aggrieved, and even more so when Adn Rouco ordered her to do so. When the doors closed again, Estre Berrocal heard the dismissive and suspicious questions from outside. Who the hell is she, why is she getting the same treatment as Principal Olivia and getting to ride up in the presidents elevator? Isnt that Estre Berrocal Sr. Ricardos girlfriend? Howe shes also having an affair with the president? What a bitch! Eating out of the bowl and looking at the pot! The elevator doors closedpletely, silencing the murmurs from outside. Adn Rouco was standing at the back of the elevator, while Estre Berrocal and Olivia Montes were at the front of the elevator because they had enteredter. The atmosphere inside the elevator is eerily quiet as Estre Berrocal watches the red numbers climb up the floors, wishing it would go up faster. As soon as the doors open on the 60th floor, Estre Berrocal rushes out of the elevator, as if every second spent in the elevator was unbearable, until Olivia Montes exits as well and the doors close again, Santino Yepes looks at Adn Roucos face and asks cautiously. Boss, are you going to let Miss Estre go?. By calling Estre Berrocal to the presidents elevator in full view of everyone, he was clearly telling everyone how special Estre Berrocal was, but the boss was a needle in the eye. And the two, in the elevator, had zeromunication. They did not even exchange a single nce. Adam Rouco did not look away, his eyes were cold and silent, and he opened his thin lips indifferently, Wont you let her go and do her work for her? Santino Yepes was speechless, rubbing his nose in embarrassment. I couldnt understand what was going on here with the Big Boss openly telling Estre Berrocal to get on his special elevator in front of arge crowd, no doubt pushing Estre Berrocal into the limelight as a public enemy, and seeing the coldness of the Boss, he didnt seem to have the slightest intention of protecting her. On the sixty-sixth floor, the doors jingled open and Adn Rouco stepped out of the elevator with one hand in his pocket and his legs long, as he instructed Santino Yepes behind him, Tell the staff that was talking about you to go straight to the ounts. Santino Yepes was stunned and almost didnt realize which employees Adn Rouco was referring to, and only after trying to remember did he realize that Adn Rouco was referring to the women who had just said that Estre Berrocal was eating from a bowl, but he hadnt really seen who they were. But with so many female employees at the time, Im afraid it would be difficult to figure out which ones said those things, wouldnt it? Adam Roucos gaze snapped as he took a step back, The security recordings, do I have to teach you how to look at those? Santino Yepes wrung his hands in a cold sweat, . Yes, yes, yes, yes, Ill get right on it. As soon as Estre Berrocal entered the creative department, Olivia Montes tossed her a stack of files and condescendingly indicated, Take these files to the reference room on the twentieth floor. Now? Sure now, it will be there in ten minutes, the data room needs these papers urgently. Estre Berrocal frowned and, fighting through the pains, stood up and carried the heavy papers towards the door. Olivia Montes called out to her, grabbing her arm, and said, What, are you so reluctant to hand over the papers I asked for? Havent you had enough fun ying soft in front of Adam? Now you want to pretend? Estre Berrocal took a deep breath: Director Olivia, Im not pretending to be soft, Im just not feeling well today. Olivia Montes didnt believe her and said with derision: Who doesnt feel good sometimes? I did not intend to strike, I have gone to deliver the information. Estre Berrocal turned around and hurried out of the creative department with the stack of papers in her arms. But when she got to the elevator, she realized that all the elevators were under repair, including the one Adn Rouco was using, and that Olivia Montes must have known about it and was trying to screw her over. Estre Berrocal returned to the creative department with her papers in her arms, struggling with difort. Olivia Montes was not surprised that he had returned, but asked him with a deliberately cold face, Why havent you sent them yet? Because the elevators are being repaired and I see that these papers are not too urgent, I will wait until the elevators are repaired and deliver themter. Olivia Montes, in front of everyone, rebuked mercilessly: Is it your decision whether it is urgent or not? I said its urgent and youre going to hand it over to me now, whether the elevator is repaired or not!. Estre Berrocal pressed her palms together. Olivia Montes snorted with utmost disdain, If you dont think you can do the job, you can always quit. Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and, clutching her papers, walked out of the creative department without looking back, heading for the safety of the railing. Olivia Montes red lips moved tonelessly, walking up the stairs from the sixtieth floor to the twentieth, or down with weights, she feared those legs would be ruined today. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 73: Where’s the pleasure, it’s dying! Inside the presidents office. Santino Yepes rubbed his nose, but didnt want to say anything, so Adn Rouco gave him a cold look: Speak. I have learned that Principal Olivia wants Miss Star to deliver the information on the 20th floor, but the elevators throughout the building are being repaired, and a moment ago I went to the CCTV to look for the employees who were gossiping about Miss Star, and I saw Miss Staring down the stairs with a heavy mess of papers in her arms, looking particrly grim. Adn Roucos long, slender fingers, holding the pen, gave a slight wince, but raised an eyebrow, with little emotion on his face, and even less intent on relieving Estre Berrocal. This woman, who had been at odds with him sincest night, would not have had toe to work today if she had been soft on him, but he had asked her to be tougherst night, and it was to be expected that her frail body could not take it today. This morning, had he not ordered her to get into her elevator, btedly not to say she would have been lucky to sneak into todays elevator given her resistance today. Seeing that the Big Boss was hesitant to say anything, Santino Yepes said timidly, I dont think Miss Estre is feeling very well today, so if she faints in his arms, I think the Rouco family will be news in the North City tomorrow morning. Santino Yepes had already thought of the headline: Employee of the Rouco family group faints in the stairwell after working all night, and probably the exaggerated media would have gone further.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Adam Roucos dark eyes lifted, You look like youre eager to help her. Well I Im just doing it for the reputation of thepany. Santino Yepes was no fool, he had been with Adn Rouco for many years, he knew what to say in front of his master and what not to say, and with all of Adn Roucos behavior this morning, it was probably because he had a fight with Estre Berrocal, and neither of them had any intention of apologizing, so if he made Estre Berrocals situation a little worse and said a few soft words to Adn Rouco, maybe they could reconcile. If you are so considerate of thepany, dont let certain employees pass out on thedder and save thepany from taking the fall. Adam Roucos words were cold and unwarm, but Santino Yepes understood them well enough to say, Im going to get Miss Estre back. Im afraid climbing the stairs from the 60th floor to the 20th floor would have cost me half my life! Ricardo Prats had just arrived at the creative department and looked around but couldnt find Estre Berrocal, so he asked a young intern at the counter next door and learned that Estre Berrocal hade downstairs to deliver his material. Estre Berrocal, who had only reached the fifty-third floor, was already dizzy, her heart was beating as if it were about to burst, the stairs were moving in front of her eyes like a ghost, her eyes turned ck and the materials in her hands fell to the floor. Star! Ricardo Prats was quick enough to grab the fainting Estre Berrocal and lift her up in his arms. Santino Yepes had just arrived when he saw Ricardo Prats running downstairs with the fainting Estre Berrocal in his arms. Santino Yepes immediately said, Mr. Ricardo, the elevator has just returned to normal!. Ricardo Prats looked at Santino Yepes: Thank you, Ill take Estre to the hospital right away! Santino Yepes sighed as he saw Ricardo Prats leading Estre Berrocal towards the elevator entrance. Hey, the BOSS had missed the opportunity to save a hero, and Mr. Ricardo had beaten him to it! But Santino Yepes, as special assistant to Adn Rouco, still called him with dedication. Boss, I just arrived and it turns out that Miss Estre has fainted and has been taken to the hospital by Mr. Ricardo. On the other end of the line, the man remained silent, and through the phone, Santino Yepes could even feelyer afteryer of ice rapidly freezing. Estre Berrocal had just been carried to the car by Ricardo Prats and woke up in a daze, put her hand to her temple and asked in a muffled voice, Why am I here? You just passed out on the stairs and if I hadnt gotten there in time, you would have fallen down the stairs and broken an arm or a leg! What documents were you unable to deliver when the elevator was repaired? Going from the 60th floor to the 20th floor, dont you want to walk tomorrow?. As soon as she woke up, Ricardo Prats gave her a stern talking to: You think I want to, but Olivia Montes is giving me a hard time. The Rouco family was killing her, either by kidnapping her or making her look bad, she really needed to get away from Olivia Montes and Adn Rouco for her own safety. Ricardo Prats frowned: This Olivia Montes, why does she always have you in her sights?. Olivia Montes is Ricardo Prats eldest, his aunt, and not much older than him, so in private, Ricardo Prats rarely refers to her as aunt, especially when addressing Estre Berrocal, and Ricardo Prats is unlikely to identify with Olivia Montes as an aunt. Estre Berrocal was dizzy, I dont know if from the torment of Adn Rouco the night before or from the emergency contraceptive pill she had taken this morning, and was about to get out of the car. Go back, Ill be fine after I rest, I dont need to go to the hospital. As soon as she got out of the car, Adn Rouco appeared in front of her as if he had fallen from the sky, bending his dignified body and gathering her in his long arms. She froze for a moment and then struggled, What are you doing, put me down! I can walk on my own. The man rebuked her in a low voice: Why are you fainting on the stairs if you can walk by yourself?. You dont care, put me down! He did that to herst night, and now hes ying nice? But no matter how much she resisted, Adn Rouco paid no attention to her. Ricardo Prats, who had been chasing her from the car, reached out his hand and stopped Adn Rouco: Brother-inw, you and Estre are just pretending to be husband and wife, Estre is my girlfriend, you cant take her away, Im taking her to the hospital right now! Adam Rouco snorted, with a sharp, cold light in his dark eyes, Pretending to be a couple? So, do you want to ask her how pleasant it wasst night in my bed?. Ricardo Prats face froze. Adn Rouco hugged Estre Berrocal and brushed Ricardo Prats shoulders with such arrogance that Estre Berrocal punched him in the shoulder with a closed fist. You cant insult me like that! Damn, who had a good time in his bedst night, he was dying! Adam Rouco, who had never been very patient with women, saw that she was extremely restless and lifted her up on his shoulders! Estre Berrocals head was on the floor and a feeling of humiliation spread through her heart. Adam Rouco, put me down!. He tilted his head sharply and saw Ricardo Prats standing in ce, his eyes full of loss. Her heart trembled, she had never seen Ricardo Prats so sad The Ricardo Prats who had spent three lonely and difficult years with her in Paris, she had thought, had been a sun-favored adolescent all his life, never having shadows or rainy days. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 74: Your concern, does it still hurt? Estre Berrocal was taken by Adn Rouco directly to the living room of the presidents office. Adn Rouco threw the woman over his shoulders straight onto therge, fluffy bed in the living room, Estre Berrocal stood up and was about to run out when the man kicked the living room door shut, grabbing her arm and pulling her back in. Stay there if you dont want to keep climbing the stairs. Id rather go upstairs than share a room with him, okay? Estre Berrocal unconsciously leaned back on the bed behind her and looked at him suspiciously. Adam Roucos hand stilled, as if he understood what she feared, and with pursed lips he began coldly, Dont worry, Im not interested in invalids. An invalid one? How could she have be an invalid if it werent for him? How dare she say that? Estre Berrocal opened her hand: What the hell did you want to bring me here for? I have work to do, so if Mr. Adam has nothing else to do, Im leaving now! Estre Berrocal, your temper has a limit with me. The mans dark, silent eyes stared at her. Estre Berrocalughed mockingly, Im not having a tantrum with you, youre covering up Olivia Montes kidnapping, this isnt over. At these words, she got up to leave again, and Adam Rouco, with impatience on his forehead, lured her back to the bed. If you dont behave yourself, I dont guarantee Ill do anything out of the ordinary. Extravagant? Wasnt what he had done to herst night something out of the ordinary? Hmph, what, you want to force me again? The word force was so harsh that it raised ayer of anger in the mans eyes, but he restrained his temper and sneered, Look at you, do you really want me to force you again? Pervert! She raised her hand, and was about to p him in total annoyance, when Adam Rouco stopped her in mid-air, the man took her slender wrist and slowly brought it closer to his hand, his gaze was calm as water, she was evidently still angry, but it made her lose her temper. After Adn Rouco left, Estre Berrocaly in bed, extremely tired, mumbling in her mind that he had told her not to go, so why didnt she? Adn Rouco, who had left the room, instructed Santino Yepes: Go to the pharmacy and buy some ointment. Santino Yepes didnt answer for a moment, Ah, boss, did you hurt yourself somewhere? What kind of ointment? Scrubbing ointment. Santino Yepes said Ah, still confused, and when he reached the office door, Adn Rouco frowned and reminded him again: For women. Santino Yepes understood immediately and nodded several times, with an ambiguous smile on his face. So Estre Berrocal had not fainted in the morning in the stairwell because she was tired from climbing the stairs, but because of BOSS. 60th floor, creative department. Olivia Montes thought Estre Berrocal was suffering from climbing the stairs when her assistant Anna came in and reported, Director, that Estre Berrocal was taken to the office by the president some time ago, and the information was not sent to the twentieth floor. Olivia Montes almond-shaped eyes narrowed, Hes absent from work, so hell be marked absent. Even if Adam had defended her in thest contract, if she was caught red-handed one after the other, Adam would no longer have the face to defend her, would he? But Estre Berrocal, sooner orter, would be a problem and a threat to her, and she would have to get rid of her as soon as possible. Thest time he had sent someone to kidnap Estre Berrocal, he had failed, and if anything happened to Estre Berrocal again at this juncture, Adam would be the first to suspect her, he had to find a knife, and he already had a suitable candidate for that knife. Ana, I asked you to invite Miss Irene to dinner for me tonight, have you made the appointment?. The appointment is made, I have sent you the address of the restaurant. Olivia Montes red lips curved slightly, Okay, youe out. Adn Rouco finished his meeting and returned to his office. When he pushed open the door to the living room, he found Estre Berrocal still asleep. He sat on the edge of the bed and watched her silently. That woman, who had behaved so well when she slept, woke up like a little lion, her teeth and ws ready to burst. You helped Olivia Montes hide her kidnapping, and youre so worried? The man reached up and gently caressed her soft face, brushing her hair away from her ears, his movements gentle but still waking her up. Estre Berrocal woke up and saw Adn Rouco sitting on the edge of the bed looking at her, his eyes were softer than usual and she felt ufortable for a moment, getting up under the covers, her ears burning. No, you went to a meeting? Its over. Adn Rouco had an ointment in his hand and leaned toward her, asking in a low voice, Does it still hurt? Huh? His sudden concern made his mind go nk, only to hear Adn Rouco ask again in a serious voice, I mean, does it still hurt down there? She knew that the second part of the question would not be listenable at all. But his ascetic, noble handsome face, when asked such an awkward question, was surprisingly not half as defiant and evasive as it should be, blunt as hell. The mans long, beautiful fingers unwrapped the ointment, and after ncing at the instructions and cautions on the back, his dark eyes lifted and fixed on hers, May I help you? Estre Berrocals face was red and heated, Ill do it myself. The man looked at her reddened face and a hint of mockery crept into his eyes, Estre Berrocal was a girl after all and she snatched the ointment from him, biting her lip and ducking her head, wishing she could dig a hole in the ground and bury herself. It was so humiliating But this man, on the other hand, had no intention of leaving.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Was he going to see how the medicine was applied? Estre Berrocals head shed across that image, the image was too sharp and dripping with blood, You, you go out first. Instead, the man grabbed her arm and pulled her to him, taking the ointment and staring at her with a burning gaze, dropping a meaningful, You have to get used to this kind of thing sooner rather thanter. This medication process was even more torturous thanst nights abuse When she finished grooming herself, pulling down her skirt with her hands one by one for fear of undressing, Adn Rouco intriguedunched another: And me. Hmm? She didnt understand and the man repeated, You have to get used to me first. If his brain was right, he meant Why did she have to get used to him? Did he think there was another chance to take advantage of her? ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 75: Do you like me? Estre Berrocal hugged and puffed up, I still havent forgiven you. Seeing her puffed up, she was clearly angry, but in Adn Roucos eyes there was a faint hint of pouting at him. He leaned closer to her, Are you referring to the Olivia Montes thing or what happened between usst night? His fresh, masculine scent immediately enveloped her, and Estre Berrocals anger diminished for the most part. He seemed less and less resistant to Adn Rouco. But in the back of her mind she kept remembering that Adn Rouco was a dangerous man, quite evil, and that she should not get close to him, much less fall in love with him. Of course I have both, and I dont forgive you either. Adam Rouco hooked his thin lips, his gaze downcast as he nonchntly straightened his cufflinks and opened his mouth flippantly. Olivia Montes is the eldest daughter-inw of the Rouco family, whatever her mistake, and in other matters I will avenge her kidnapping, but if you call the police, the Rouco family wont be much better off. So he was just trying to calm things down because Olivia Montes was the eldest daughter-inw of the Rouco family and he was afraid that if this went wrong it would reflect on the Rouco family? With that casual exnation, it was surprising how the anger Estre Berrocal felt in her heart disappeared immediately. There was no fund to forgive him! The mans shrewd, clear gaze eyed her warily, seeing through her little thoughts, Satisfied? She scorned silently in her heart, her eyes fluttered awkwardly for a few moments and she stammered, Dont think Im going to let it go with a casual exnation like that. If its because of what happenedst night, then I dont want to apologize to you. His handsome face, suddenly erged before her eyes, made Estre Berrocals heart beat faster, as if she were carrying several rabbits. Knave However, she was a straightforward person who didnt like to beat around the bush, and now that they were both at this point, she felt the need to ask Adn Rouco exactly how he felt about her. The way you act, it makes me think you like me. Doing manly and womanly things with her, just now and medicating her, such intimate things, if she didnt like it, didnt feel anything for her, Estre Berrocal wanted to just put it in ck. She blushed, waited several seconds, saw that Adn Rouco was not saying anything and asked a little nervously: Do you like me?. The truth is that it seemed a bit idiotic and childish to ask that question, but on the contrary, he wanted a definitive answer. Her watery eyes looked at him unblinkingly, waiting for his response. Adn Rouco was momentarily stunned by the question, how? He did not know how to say it. It was undeniable that he was more physically interested in Estre Berrocal, but it didnt seem to go that far, and he didnt have to have her. Adn Rouco had always been a slow person, and found it harder than others to warm up to any emotion. After waiting half a minute, Estre Berrocal sees him shut up and immediately storms off: If you dont like me, dont do this to me! If you want to get your physical needs out, go find another woman!. She cannot y. Estre Berrocal was so angry that she wanted to kick him, which she did, but before she could do so, her ankle was grabbed by the mansrge hand, who frowned, What are you doing? Cant she be angry that she has been deceived? You! Let go of me! The mans brow furrowed further, seeing her irritated look, so worried about the answer to that question just now? Not only was she Paulitas real mother, but she had been in his bed, and he would be responsible for her.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. This woman, what was so serious? On the other side of the door, a knock was heard. Santino Yepes: Boss, Director Olivia wants to see you. Estre Berrocal, who was restrained by the ankle, was teary-eyed. She knew he really liked Olivia Montes, so she didnt ask him if he liked her, she should have had an answer to that stupid question by now, right? But hey, she didnt like it that much, so it wasnt toote to put her out of her misery! Estre Berrocal gave her an ankle a hard tug backwards and growled, Your mistress is here, go now, if she gets angry, she can kidnap me again if she gets jealous!. Adam Roucos dark eyes grew cold as he withdrew his hand, stood up and left the room. Olivia Montes, who was in the office, unconsciously looked inside when Adn Rouco came out of the room to see the movement. Was Estre Berrocal in there? But Adn Rouco had closed the door so fast that she had not seen it. What is it? Oh, didnt we recently have an anime movie coboration with Yawar? I was thinking we could have a contest for whoever draws the best characters and impersonations. But the prize amount I havent thought about, so I came to talk to you about it. As soon as she heard this, Estre Berrocal, who was hiding behind the living room door, thought to herself that she would have liked to change jobs to an original artist, after all, the profession of illustrator was too narrow in the country, and it would be problematic to leave the Rouco family to eat in the future. Set the amount you deem appropriate, its fine with me. Estre Berrocal feels reallyfortable, listening to the calm tone of Adn Roucos voice. Olivia Montes: Okay then, as long as whoever draws a character that is adopted by Yawar, one million will be used as a reward. Hearing one million, Estre Berrocals eyes immediately lit up, take this contest, the cash prize is a lot! One million dors is the full price of a small house in a third- or fourth-tier city. He was thinking about the million when his cell phone rang and the caller was Pe Prats. She picked up the phone without fear of being overheard outside and made her way to the living room before answering, Hey Pe, whats up? Why havent you contacted metely, have you forgotten about me as a friend?. It seemed like it had been a long time since she had met Pe Prats, I just joined the Rouco family, havent I been busy?. Thene have dinner with me tonight! I have some good news for you. Good news, did you win the lottery? Pe Prats said cheerfully and shyly, Much happier than winning the lottery! Youll see when youe to dinner tonight!. Estre Berrocal recalled that until now she had not told Pe Prats about her current rtionship with Adn Rouco and said in a somewhat serious tone, What happens is that I also have something to confess to you. When Estre Berrocal got off work, she looked at the clock and saw that it was still early for her dinner date with Pe Prats, so she headed to the car store to see them. I had to buy a car, as I waste for the subway and bus every morning. When he arrived at the car store, he took a look around but the prices seemed a bit expensive. He was about to leave when he heard a familiar female voice at the door. Has the car I booked earlier arrived yet from you? He looked up to see Irene Guilln with her sunsses off and her toe in the air. Miss Irene, the car you reserved will have to wait another two days. What the hell, Ive been waiting for a month and it still hasnt arrived! Arent you doing your job right? Do you want me to file aint? Estre Berrocal could not stand it and approached her and reproached her: I did not expect Miss Irene to be so unqualified, I see that she does not pretend to be very understanding in front of others. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 76: This man really did give you a car Hey, sis, did you alsoe here to buy a car? What car have you got your eye on, and can you afford it given your current situation? How could she afford a car with her status as Mrs. Rouco? Estre Berrocal curved her lips and said kindly, I cant afford a car, why cant youe and see? Irene Guilln stroked her freshlybed hair and snorted, If you cant afford it, dont look at it, you cant afford it either. As we were talking, a manager came in and nodded to Irene Guilln: Miss Irene,e and pick up your car. The sales clerk could not afford to offend Irene Guilln, so she bowed her head and apologized: Miss Irene, Im sorry, please be patient. Irene Guilln was in a very good mood and touched therge pigeon egg diamond on her finger. Well, wait two days, its not urgent anyway, I have another car to drive. The manager nodded, Thats right, thats right, Miss Irene is well off and has many luxury cars at home, so its up to you which car you want to take out. Irene Guilln, who was being ttered, looked at Estre Berrocal with disdain, Mr. Luis, if you receive a poor girl like her, if other customerse here, they will think your store is low ss. The attendant looked Estre Berrocal from head to toe and saw that she was not wearing a single big brand, even the bag she was carrying was not a brand that could be found on the inte, so she snobbishly said, If you dont want to buy a car, please turn left and leave, we still have to receive our customers. Estre Berrocal scoffed: Who says I cant afford a car?. Irene Guilln was not impressed, Dont think I dont know that you and Mr. Adam are acting, I cant believe Mr. Adam would spend money on a woman like you! Who said I was going to spend a mans money? Im not like some people, money, I can earn it myself, I dont have to unt it by cheating other peoples families out of their life-saving money. You! Who are you calling a con man? Who she has swindled people out of their lives is. I didnt say Miss Irene is a con artist, whats Miss Irenes problem? Irene Guilln clenched her fist, Well, I think you only talk big at best! Id believe you if you said you can afford the bike across the street, the cheapest car here costs three hundred thousand, Estre Berrocal, dont you think I know how many cents you have in your pocket? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and pointed to a white Audi of about eight hundred thousand, Manager, that car, Ill take it. Irene Guilln and the manager were stunned. The manager reminded her, Miss, that car costs eight hundred thousand dors, are you sure you want that one?. Irene Guilln couldnt believe she had eight hundred thousand on her card, Estre Berrocal, pay it all if you can!. Of course Im going to pay in full!. The eight hundred thousand dors on his card had been deposited to him by Pe Prats, who was a big spender and had been removed from her familys finances, so he had kept the eight hundred thousand dors out of pocket that he had previously saved so as not to spend it frivolously. Today, whatever happened, I was going to buy the car in its entirety in front of Irene Guilln, and sell itter to pay Pe Prats back. Estre Berrocal took her bank card out of her wallet, waved it in front of Irene Guilln and told the attendant, Swipe the card, I want to take the car now. The manager immediately started shaking, right now he was looking down his nose, he did not expect that girl dressed in ordinary clothes could buy an $800. 000 car in its entirety, wiping the cold sweat from his forehead, Miss sorry, right now it was me Wait, Mr. Luis, doesnt your store give priority of choice to partner customers? Uh yes. Irene Guilln pulled out a golden card, Hes got his eye on this one, Ill take it!. The manager, who was after all on Irene Guillens side, nodded immediately with a smile on his face. Hey, yes! Estre Berrocal smiled mockingly, I hadnt realized that Miss Irene likes to steal from me not only boyfriends, but also cars that I fancy, since you like it so much, you can keep it, after all, Ivan Martinez, its one that Ive outgrown and Im not interested in using. He grabbed his bank card and turned to walk away when Irene Guilln called out to him, Im telling you Estre Berrocal, you are in no condition to steal what I, Irene Guilln, have in mind!Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Estre Berrocal was about to leave the car store when she passed a man who looked familiar. She couldnt remember where she had seen him before, until he greeted her in a warm voice, Miss Star, its good to see you. Estre Berrocal was stunned and thought for quite a while, but still couldnt remember, when Irene Guilln, who was behind her, came running up, calling out to the man in a delicate voice: Brother, what are you doing here? Estre Berrocal got goose bumps. I was passing by and came to see the car. The mans eyes fell on Estre Berrocal, Miss Estre, dont you remember me? You are? Jonathan Tasis. It came to Estre Berrocals mind that she remembered where she had seen this Jonathan Tasis before, at the wedding of Irene Guilln and Ivn Martnez, a man who had given her one of his business cards at the time, but who had now lost it somewhere. By the way, Irene Guillns mother, Doria Guilln, was going to marry Jonathan Tasis father, so Jonathan Tasis was now about to be Doria Guillns nominal brother, not for nothing did Irene Guilln call him her brother. Miss Estre is still a beautiful person. Irene Guilln put her arm around Jonathan Tasis and red hatefully at Estre Berrocal: Brother, how do you know this woman?. That Estre Berrocal must have hooked up with Jonathan Tasis! Jonathan Tasis half joked, It would be hard not to meet Miss Star after all the ruckus she made at your weddingst time. Jonathan Tasis didnt know if he was making fun of her or being sarcastic about Irene Guillens wedding. Estre Berrocal could not understand the motives of this Jonathan Tasis or where he wasing from at this time, Mr. Jonathan, Miss Irene, I have things to do, so Ill leave you. Brother, hes taking my car, Ive got my eye on the white Audi! Jonathan Tasis looked at the white Audi and ignored Irene Guilln, instead asking Estre Berrocal, Did Miss Estre like the car? I liked it, but I dont like it anymore. Just as Estre Berrocal was about to leave the store, Jonathan Tasis handed a tinum card to the store manager and quietly said, Ill take the white Audi. Mr. Luis was perplexed, who was he selling it to? Irene Guilln made a shy face: Brother, will you buy this car for me? Jonathan Tasis eyes narrowed and he said, Miss Star, this car, its a gift from me to you. Irene Guillns eyes zed over, What, Jonathan Tasis is giving Estre Berrocal a car? Estre Berrocal was even more puzzled and smiled politely, Mr. Jonathan, I think I should buy this car for Miss Irene, how am I going to take it away from her? But Jonathan Tasispletely ignored Estre Berrocals opinion and simply swiped his card to pay for the car, picked it up and drove it out of the store before rolling down the window and honking his horn, blocking Estre Berrocals path. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 77: Mr. Adam at home waiting for his wife Estre Berrocal took two steps forward and the white Audi followed two steps forward, she took two steps back and the car followed back, Estre Berrocal stood still, pursed her lips and looked at the man inside the car with a clear smile, Mr. Jonathan, I dont think we know each other well, do we? As I said, there will be opportunities for cooperation between us. Estre Berrocal had never seen such a brazen man, I guess I havent agreed to work with you, have I? Jonathan Tasis said significantly, If you dont ept, youll be easier to deal with when some people get into the Tasis family, and you wouldnt want your nemesis to ride on top of you, would you? His instincts told him that Jonathan Tasis was not a man to be trifled with, and that if he got into his boat, he might not be able to get out. Estre Berrocal looked back at Irene Guilln, who was throwing a tantrum in the car shop, and smiled slightly. Yes, Im taking the car. He just wanted to get mad at that Irene Guilln! Jonathan Tasis opened the door and got out, he had driven there himself and Estre Berrocal got into the Audi, only to hear Jonathan Tasis, standing outside the car, blurt out a meaningful Miss Estre, see youter. See youter? Estre Berrocal thought she had given him the car to make Irene Guilln look bad, and that by see youter she meant she would return it? Along the way, Estre Berrocal drove the Audi, which was so good and so well used, that she was reluctant to give it back to Jonathan Tasis, but the mans ck Porsche was following her ass, and it seemed that if she didnt give it back, he would probably follow her home and demand it. He drove to the restaurant that Pe Prats had designated, and then returned the car to her. When she arrived at the restaurant, Estre Berrocal stopped the car and the Porsche behind her stopped dead in its tracks. Estre Berrocal got out of the car and handed him the keys: Mr. Jonathan, thank you for your performance, I have to go now. Jonathan Tasis looked at her in amusement, When did I ever say give me my car back?. What? You were following her, werent you No, I dont understand what Mr. Jonathan means. What I, Jonathan Tasis, give away, I dont take back, if you dont like it, get rid of it. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, silly, who throws away an $800, 000 Audi? Its better to sell it than to throw it away! Jonathan Tasis saw the doubt in her eyes, Im not following you to ask you to return the car, nor did I just give you this car to act with you, Im here to have dinner with someone. What a coincidence Once inside the restaurant and in her assigned seat, Estre Berrocal looked surprised at the man and woman sitting across from her. Pe Prats was holding Jonathan Tasis arm, blushing and smiling sweetly. Estre, the big thing I have to tell you is that Im in love and hes my boyfriend, Jonathan Tasis. Estre Berrocal was getting confused as to what Jonathan Tasis intended, How did you two meet? It was that time we went to the bar for a drink together, if I hadnt met him, my innocence would have been in jeopardy. Pe Prats finished with a happy look at Jonathan Tasis and bowed her head to him. Estre Berrocal picked up her ss of water and took a dry sip of lemonade. Pe Prats introduced herself again: Honey, this is my bestie, Estre Berrocal. Jonathan Tasis smiled slightly and held out his hand. Estre Berrocal, unsure of what this man was selling, and fearful that Pe Prats would think otherwise, raised her hand in agreement and shook Jonathan Tasis hand, Hello, Mr. Jonathan. Estre Berrocal kept thinking about what to do with the $800, 000 car, but the truth is that she couldnt ept it, she couldnt ept it, and if she did, she might be digging herself into a hole. Star, why arent you eating? By the way, didnt you say you also had something important to tell me? What is it exactly? Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked at Jonathan Tasis, Ah, its nothing important either. Pe Prats hugged Jonathan Tasis and said, Jonathan is not an outsider, Ill probably have to take him with me when I go out to dinner with you! Estre Berrocal rambled: I just said, when will you take your 800, 000? I look at the money in my ount every day. Im a mortal and Im tempted. Im afraid Ill identally use it. You can spend it if you want, even if my family wont give me pocket money, Jonathan will pay for it. Estre Berrocal watched as the two kissed and inexplicably got a mouthful of dog food in her throat. He poked a lettuce leaf with his fork and popped it in his mouth, and before he could chew it, the phone on the table rang. The caller ID read: Adn Rouco. He took it in a hurry, fearing that Pe Prats might see it, that Pe Prats might not already know about his rtionship with Adn Rouco, that Ricardo Prats might not have told her about it. Whose phone is it? Ah, I think its from the agency. He hung up in a hurry. But just as she hung up, Adn Roucos call came in again, and Estre Berrocal didnt dare hang up again. You guys eat first, Im going to take a call. Estre Berrocal hurried to leave the table with the phone in her hand before picking it up. A cold, gravelly male voice rang over the phone, Why didnt you answer the phone? The man obviously sounded a little upset. I was eating. With whom, a man or a woman? Estre Berrocal was astonished: With Pe Prats. The man only emitted a soft hmm and a faintmand, Come back soon, Paulita is waiting for you to read her a story. Ah. Only after he hung up the phone did he remember, as an afterthought, Adn Roucos question about whether he cared so much whether he dined with a man or a woman. A subtle thrill crept through his mind. On the other hand, after Adn Rouco hung up the phone, Paulita looked at him with big, innocent eyes: Daddy, its only seven oclock, I want to watch cartoons and stay upte tonight, I dont want to listen to bedtime stories. Its not good for your eyes if you watch too many cartoons. No, I want to see them. Adn Rouco did not move: Tonight, at nine oclock, to bed. The little boy pursed his lips, You want Estre toe home soon, dont you, Daddy? The man remained silent, saying nothing. Paulita approached Adn Rouco and giggled: Then Ill take the ipad to bed and watch it, okay dad? The man emitted a soft hum in a nasal voice by way of yes. It was eight oclock in the evening, when Estre Berrocal had finished eating. Just as she was leaving the restaurant, Estre Berrocals cell phone rang again. He picked it up immediately and the male voice on the other end asked coldly, Where are you? Me, I just finished eating. Next to her, Pe Prats said: Estre, lets go to the movies together, its only eight oclock, its still early. Adn Rouco, on the other end of the phone, heard Pe Prats voice and frowned slightly, reminding her, Paulita has to go to bed at nine, you cane back now and read her a story before its toote. When did Paulita go to bed so early? Doesnt she usually go to bed at ten oclock? But by now there must have been traffic downtown, and it would probably be after nine oclock by the time we reached the Rouco family vi. I may not make it back, but if Im not back, you can let Paulita sleep first . Before she could finish the sentence, the man immediately said, Paulita cant sleep without a story.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Then you tell him. The man frowned, I wont. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 78: What if I am pregnant? What is there not to know in order to tell a fairy tale? Cant read from a storybook? After Estre Berrocal hurried back to the Rouco family in the eight hundred thousand dor white Audi, once she arrived to the childrens room upstairs, she only saw there a little one and a big one, the little one sitting on the bed with a tablet watching cartoons, as for the big one sitting on the edge of the bed looking at her phone, not knowing if she was reading the news or the finances. Paulita, are you still awake? Estre Berrocal looked at the time on her watch, it was eight fifty. As soon as she heard Estre Berrocals voice, the little girl lifted her face from the cartoon, Estre!. Adam Rouco asked lightly, Back. Estre Berrocal nodded, Well, I ran back to read Paulita a bedtime story, is it still toote?. Paulita was animated, her short little body got out of bed and threw her arms around Estre Berrocals neck, Estre, Ive been waiting for you for a long time with daddy, my eyes are tired from watching cartoons. Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around the little girl, a moment of surprise crept into her heart and her eyes looked up at Adn Rouco. Were you also waiting for her? The man stood up, with a face of few friends: You tell Paulita the story, I have business to attend to. Just as Adn Rouco arrived at the door, Paulita said, unsurprised, Papa, youve been waiting for Estre all night, why did you leave as soon as Estre came back? Wouldnt it be good for us to listen to Estres story together?. Estre Berrocals face heated up, was she really waiting for her? The man looked a little uneasy, raised his hand to cover his fist and ced it over his thin lips, coughing slightly twice, I dont like to listen to stories. With those words, she walked out of the childrens room on her long legs. Paulita yed with Estre Berrocals long hair, her little childish voice, Estre, is daddy being shy?. Uh probably, he really doesnt like to hear stories. How could Adam Rouco be shy, if he were, would he do that unspeakable thing to him? The blush of those indescribable images jumped into her mind and she immediately sat on the bed with Paulita in her arms and started telling stories to distract her. Adn Rouco was at the studio window when he caught a glimpse of the white Audi. Frown, frown, frown. Adn Rouco dials a phone. The other end was slow to pick up, and the call was noisy. Hello, brother-inw, why do you have time to call me today?. Adn Rouco purses his lips and asks, Who did you have dinner with tonight?. With my best friend and my boyfriend, why?. In other words, Estre Berrocal not only had dinner tonight with Pe Prats, but also with another man. Pe Prats, on the other side, was momentarily puzzled: Brother-inw, thats not right, how did you know I was going out to dinner with someone else tonight?. Adn Rouco snorted, What day of the year dont you eat out 365 days a year?. Pe Pratsughed dryly, that was true, But brother-inw, I dont tell my mother about my boyfriend yet, okay? If my mother finds out, shell ask about this and that again, and she might scare my boyfriend away before Ive even talked to him! This time, she was actually nning to have a serious rtionship, she had been in so many rtionships before, and none of them she had liked and actively pursued, but Jonathan Tasis was different, Jonathan Tasis was the first man who had really made her heart flutter. I dont care about your nonsense. With those words, the man immediately hung up the phone. After Estre Berrocal got Paulita to sleep, she went to the bedroom to wash up and, as soon as she opened it, she found the man already lying on the bed. You, youre done with the business?. Adn Rouco closed the finance book in his hand and tossed it aside, his eyes fixed on her. That white Audi parked in the yard, is that your car?. Damn, she was in a hurry to get back and had forgotten about him. She stammered, Er yes. It is true that Adn Rouco does not drive low-end cars, but it is not that he did not know the approximate price of the car, between $700, 000 and $800, 000, where did he get so much money? Estre Berrocal took a step back and raised her hand against the approaching chest, but the man grabbed her wrist: Where did you get so much money? Did you rob a bank today with Pe Prats?. Estre Berrocal was stunned, this man, was he telling a joke? The money was loaned to me by Pe Prats, I just made a down payment on this car and paid it off with a slow loanter Adn Rouco is such a shrewd man, how could he let himself be fooled by Estre Berrocal in a nutshell, not even Pe Prats has that much money on him, the Prats family is now very restrictive with Pe Prats pocket money, they have even frozen all the girls credit cards, it is hard to protect yourself, there is no way he has money to spare to borrow from Estre Berrocal to buy a car. Seeing the mans clear, sharp eyes, Estre Berrocal broke the shackles, grabbed her pajamas from one side and said hurriedly, Im going to take a shower first. It wasnt until Estre Berrocal went into the bathroom to take a shower that Adn Rouco picked up the cell phone on the bedside table and made a call to Santino Yepes. Check transaction records for all Audi A7s sold at all Northside auto stores after 6 p. m. today. Five minutester, an email from Santino Yepes arrived in Adn Roucos inbox. When you clicked on that email, the transaction history of the email showed that only five stores had sold Audi A7s tonight, three of them in ck and only two in white, and none of the five customer lists had Estre Berrocals name on it, but there was another name that looked familiar. Jonathan Tasis. Based on Jonathan Tasis price and background, theres no way he could drive an Audi A7, so the one he bought must be a gift. As for who he was giving it to, he was giving it to a friend, not a customer, but an Audi A7, which is not too expensive. Estre Berrocal and Jonathan Tasis, friends? The light under Adam Roucos eyes cooled slightly. Estre Berrocal came out of the bathroom having showered and rubbed her hair with a dry towel. That, can we sleep separately tonight?. She was still upset aboutst night and as soon as she asked the question and Adn Rouco answered, the phone in her purse rang. He dropped the towel and went to take it out of his bag, which was a mess of everything, and as he rummaged through it, a small bottle of white pills jumped out with it, falling to the floor with an unmistakable tter, right to Adam Roucos feet.This is from N?velDrama.Org. The birth control pill. Adam Roucos dark eyes were cold and clear as he looked down at the jar at his feet, bending down and picking it up with his long fingers. Do you take birth control pills?. Estre Berrocals heart stuttered because the mans voice was too cold, but then she felt normal again. Well, if I dont take the pill, you didnt do anything about itst night, did you? In case you did Who gave you permission to take it? Adn Rouco threw the pill straight into the trash while Estre Berrocal looked increasingly confused. What if Im pregnant? ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 79: Adán Rouco wrecks his car! Adn Roucos handsome face sank as Estre Berrocal bit her lip and muttered, Not that you and I were a real couple, Paulita was due to an ident, what are you going to do if theres another Paulita? Now that she knew that Paulita was the child she had given birth to through surrogacy three years ago, she felt a little unsure of herself. If youre pregnant, have it, its not like you havent given birth to me before. The mans tone was so cold and calm that Estre Berrocal wrinkled her nose. It was easy for him to say, but who would have custody of the child, one of each? I am not a procreation tool. Why should he give her a child unconditionally, whenst nights night of passion had been forced, not of his own free will. Adam Roucos dark eyes bore into her, his brow furrowed, his gaze furious. Did he not want to have a child, or did he not want to give it to her? Her reluctance provoked him, and he couldnt stop the fire in his heart from rising, so he spoke harshly, You were already a fertility tool three years ago, are you afraid to do it again? Estre Berrocals face went white and she stood for a long moment clutching her palm, before saying in a cold voice: Adn Rouco, I know you despise me, but I didnt do it voluntarily and deliberately three years ago, so you dont have to humiliate me over and over again. With those words, he turned and walked out of the bedroom. Adam Rouco put a hand to his forehead, with a slight headache, and sat on the edge of the bed, asking in a low, muffled voice, Where are you going? He did not turn around: Tonight I sleep with Paulita, you should rest. Estre Berrocal fought the aggression in her chest and quickly left the bedroom, and as soon as she did, the pain she had been suppressing in her throat surfaced and her eyes reddened slightly. Who was Adn Rouco to say that about her? At half past eleven at night, when the vige waspletely silent, Adn Rouco remained lying in bed for a long time, unable to sleep. I knew that what I had just said had gone too far. I dont know if it was because he knew he had taken Jonathan Tasis car or because he had hidden the pill from him, but for a moment, his anger had been uncontroble. He had never been a good-tempered man, or even a bad-tempered man. Paulita usually has a mild temperament, but he seems to have half of his, especially when he gets up, he doesnt cry or scream, he just pouts and ignores people for a long time, sometimes he gets up so much that he doesnt talk to anyone for a whole morning, just like him. When he thought of Paulita, his mind naturally went to that womans aggravated little face. She pulled up the covers and got up to sit on the edge of the bed when Estre Berrocals cell phone, which she had left on this side of the bed, suddenly rang. Jonathan Tasis name shed and jumped on the screen. Adn Roucos dark eyes deepened and, after three seconds of silence, he raised his hand and picked up the phone, cutting it off and then erasing the call log. When Adn Rouco enters the childrens room, he sees Estre Berrocal asleep with Paulitas little body in her arms. He approaches Estre Berrocal and withdraws his arms from Paulitas, bends down and grabs her with one hand. Estre Berrocal, groggy from sleep, vaguely feels a pair of strong arms lifting her whole body, a little shaky but sure, and cant help but bring her face even closer to the warmth. The next morning, Estre Berrocal reached out and unconsciously tried to hug Paulita, but her hands were empty and she opened her eyes to realize that she was in Adn Roucos bedroom. Had the man brought her herest night while she was sleeping? Estre Berrocal clutched her hair, not remembering anything. When he washed up and went downstairs, Adn Rouco was already dating Paulita, who whined with a little pout: Dad, why do you always make me eat breakfast in the car, I want to eat with Estre!. It was clear that Adn Rouco did not want to share a room with her before he immediately got up to leave. Now that I had a car, I wouldnt bete for the cab and it would be easy to drop Paulita off at daycare on the way. Adn Rouco ignored her, picked up Paulita and headed for the exit of the house without even giving her a subtle nce. Did this man hate her so much? It was obvious that she was angry with him, but it seemed like she was the one pissing him off. He took an indignant bite of his toast and ate it ndly. In the Rouco family building, in the conference room, a wave of frozen low pressure greeted her. After a normal meeting, the whole room was freezing. Naturally, Santino Yepes sensed Adn Roucos low pressure today and, when the meeting was over, he prepared a cup of clear coffee and took it to the office. Boss, take it easy. Adn Rouco ordered: Go and do something for me. Santino Yepes approaches and respectfully asks, Yes, boss. Five minutester, Santino Yepes drove to the subway parking lot, found the white Audi and sighed twice.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. What the hell had this white Audi done to the Boss to make him want me to bring in some men to tear it apart? This car, didnt it belong to Miss Estre? Had the boss had a fight with Ms. Estre? Did he take it out on her car? Santino Yepes raised his chin and gestured to the two men behind him, who raised their iron bars and smashed the windshield of the white Audi. In less than three minutes, the white Audi, which had been in perfect condition, hadpletely turned into a junk car, and if repaired, Im afraid the price of the repair would be half the price of the car. Three minutes ago, it was a new car, and in the blink of an eye, it was scrapped. Tsk, what a shame, and the BOSS is really brutal. Sixth floor, creative department. I just went to the subway garage to look for something, and you know what I saw? What a scandal, have you seen any of ourpanys management touching the stars ass in the garage?. What, I saw Santino Yepes with two guys who looked like thugs wrecking a white Audi in the garage! That Audi was an A7, it must have cost between $700. 000 and $800. 000! I didnt expect Santino Yepes to be so tough as to wreck a car with two guys who were ripping it up! And it looked like a new car. Estre Berrocal, who was working next to him, was astonished: What did you say? Her ssmate Xiaoyun scowled at her, Why are you so nervous, its not your car. Estre Berrocal stood up suddenly and hurried to leave. A room full of people looked back at her and burst outughing. No way, that car is yours, huh?. She actually has money to buy an Audi A7, shes really into it!. Its not her skill shes into, its the work underneath, what man could have bought her that car! Didnt Mr. Adam let her into a special elevator in public two days ago? How is it that in the blink of an eye Santino Yepes has gotten someone to wreck his car? Of course, she is in disgrace! I dont know whats happened to Sister Adn, but with a woman like her its possible that shes a temporary favorite, but if shes just a flower vase, I think shell soon be thrown out of the Rouco family! ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 80: Because You Are My Wife Estre Berrocal stormed out of the subway parking garage onto the sixty-sixth floor, only to be stopped by Santino Yepes at the door of his office. Santino Yepes smiled good-naturedly and said, Miss Estre, the boss is on videoconference and it is not convenient for him toe in now. Estre Berrocals temper redpletely: Santino Yepes, why did you bring someone to wreck my car?. He wanted to ask why Adn Rouco had sent him to wreck his car, he knew very well that Santino Yepes would bring someone to wreck his car, it had to be at Adn Roucos behest! Santino Yepes rubbed his nose in embarrassment, Miss Estre, why dont you ask the boss about thister? I, Im not quite sure Adn Roucos performance today not only puzzled Estre Berrocal, but surprised her, although Adn Rouco is a tronista in the business world, if anyone dares to mess with him, but Miss Estre is such a delicate little woman, how can she mess with the boss? Besides, Adn Rouco had never been one to take women seriously as long as they did not offend him, but this Se?orita Estre, who had been in the bosss crosshairs today, was so miserable! Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and stared dryly at the closed door, her anger rising to the top of her head! He was hoping to contact Jonathan Tasis tonight to return the car, but in the blink of an eye, Adam Rouco had wrecked it for him! How was I going to pay Jonathan Tasis back? Where was I going to get $800, 000? Besides, I had just bought the car and didnt have insurance yet. Estre Berrocal was walking down the hallway in front of the office and Santino Yepes became dizzy: Miss Estre, I think the boss is going to be on videoconference for a while, why dont youe back?. Im going to wait here. How could I feel like working now? Eight hundred thousand dors gone in one fell swoop! Luckily, after about ten minutes, Adn Rouco had already let them in when Santino Yepes knocked on the door. Estre Berrocal came striding into the office: Adn Rouco, why did you send someone to wreck my car!. The man sitting in the ck executive chair, his pretty fingers tapping the desk top, was calm and collected, not at all like someone who had just done something wrong. A thick and brazen skin! What eye did you see that I sent someone to wreck your car? To you! Estre Berrocals face turned red with anger, Santino Yepes has agreed, youre not going to renege! I dont care, youre going to pay for the car! I dont care, youre going to pay for the car, either in cash or by buying a new one. She had not finished the sentence when Adn Rouco interrupted her, his dark eyes downcast and his voice an octave colder: Why, do you want the car?. Damn it! Eight hundred thousand dors! Couldnt I want it? I know you have money, but who are you to wreck my car! Last night he humiliated her, today he wrecked her car, and damn it, on the mountain he confessed to her that he liked her. Fuck him for liking it! The car, I sent someone to wreck it because I didnt like that car. Least of all, she was driving that car. A car given to her by another man, and she so precious about it? Estre Berrocal wanted to blurt out: Its none of my business if you dont like it! But because she has quality, she held her tongue and scolded him through gritted teeth, Youre a pervert!. Beat it. If Im notpensated, Ill stay here today! Estre Berrocal thought the word out was directed at her, but Santino Yepes nodded and said, Yes boss, you and Miss Estre take your time. Estre Berrocal: She was furious and angry: Adn Rouco, what do you want? Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms so violently that Estre Berrocal was caught by surprise and fell directly onto his chest, sitting on hisp. She struggled several times with a red face, but he held her firmly, his breath in her ear. Since you think Im a pervert, Im not going to do anything. I dont do anything pervert. Pervert, how can I live up to that word? Damn it! Bastard! The mans hot breath was spraying her cheeks and neck, her blood was getting hotter and hotter, but the fire in her heart had nowhere to go, and the aggression in her chest was snowballing, and at this moment, he was still treating her like this A surge of heartburn erupted from his throat, Who are you to treat me like this? She clenched both fists and punched him hard in the shoulders and chest, choking back a sob with bloodshot eyes, Adn Rouco! Ive put up with your repeated bravado, but why did you wreck my car? Im not as rich as you! Hundreds of thousands of dors within your reach! Thats somebody elses car! How can I give it back to somebody else now? I dont care! You have to give it back to me! She screamed in disarray, scratching his neck like a furtive kitten, and Adn Rouco did not let go of her hand, which soon left several red marks on his neck. Estre Berrocal waspletely immobilized, eyes wide and red, staring at him, tears rolling down her face silently and aggressively. The tip of Adn Roucos heart suffered an inexplicable pinch. I will buy you any car you want and I will not allow you to receive any more gifts from other men. Estre Berrocal was startled, what did he mean? Did you already know that the car was given to you by Jonathan Tasis? What, what do you mean? The mans dark eyes bore into hers and his thin lips spat the words, Literally. Estre Berrocal cried out, confused, her mind rattling, her lips parting, not knowing what to say. Adn Rouco raised his hand and wiped the tears from his face: Have you cried enough? The sound of his voice, unusually soft and wretched, but the gesture was incredibly gentle. Estre Berrocal blinked and a tear fell, she sniffled loudly and uttered a few faint words: You will have to pay me eight hundred thousand . Hmm. The man replied in a subdued voice, Ill wire the eight hundred thousand directly to Jonathan Tasis ount. You, how do you know Jonathan Tasis gave me that car? The man said nothing, but said in a cold voice, You are not allowed to interact with Jonathan Tasis in the future, and you are not allowed to ept anything he gives you. Estre Berrocals brain took several quick turns before-. He was jealous? Jealous of Jonathan Tasis?N?velDrama.Org content. But then again, reason told him that he didnt even like her, so how could he be jealous of that? Could it be that Jonathan Tasis held a grudge? He swallowed hard and asked dumbly, Why cant I, why cant I date Jonathan Tasis? Because you are my wife. Estre Berrocals ears pricked up and she muttered, Then Im free to have friends too. The man looked slightly displeased and frowned slightly, I dont care who you befriend, Jonathan Tasis, no. She lowered her face, her mind no longer on the subject, and after holding her tongue for a long moment, she asked sullenly, Adam Rouco, are you jealous? The man did not seem to expect a rhetorical question, and his eyes flickered slightly. Was he jealous? When he looked up, the man looked away slightly, and Estre Berrocal looked at him in astonishment. After a long moment, Adn Rouco looked back at him sidelong: If you keep looking at me like that, I cant guarantee that you wont do anything out of the ordinary. ?If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 81: The Burning Gaze Whos staring at you? Estre Berrocal hastily dodged the hot red face and was straining to get up from him when therge hand secured around her waist tensed violently, the man frowned stoically and spat two words in a dark voice: Dont move. This is the office Estre Berrocal reminded him in a whisper. Of course he knew this was an office. But with her light eyes looking at him with such fire, was she sure she wasnt expecting something? The mans gaze was even narrower and deeper: You look at me with such a burning gaze, arent you waiting for something to happen with me in the office?. This man, too self-absorbed! Who wants to do something with you in the office? Are you always thinking about these erotic things? On the other side of the door there was a knock on the door and Santino Yepes called out, Boss, the board meeting is about to start. Estre Berrocal hurried to get off hisp: I have to get back to work too!. He hade to settle ounts with him, but how had this situatione about? Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and looked at her with dark eyes, Wait for me tonight after work ande with me to pick up Paulita from school. She nodded, Understood. Estre Berrocal came out of the office and bumped into Santino Yepes. Seeing that she seemed to have lost her temper, Santino Yepes timidly asked her, Miss Estre, have you settled everything with the boss? Estre Berrocal froze at the question, then nodded her head heatedly and walked briskly to the elevator. Adn Rouco came out with the papers, with a handsome face, arrogant and clear: Next meeting, choose a good time. Huh? When Santino Yepes came to, he looked at the mans erect back and his heart fluttered. Did you just interrupt the boss? When Estre Berrocal returned to the creative department, which was assembled, she quietly made her way to her seat, but Olivia Montes still caught a glimpse of her. Estre Berrocal, there is nothing for you here, you can leave now. He looked at the meeting at the screening, it was a jointpetition with Yahua Animation, But I Go away and dont waste our time. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and left the meeting room to the scornful looks of the attendees. When the meeting ended, Estre Berrocal headed straight to Olivia Montes office. Director Olivia, I too would like to participate in this Yawar contest, I am an illustrator, but illustrators and original artists are not separate per se. You want to introduce yourself, Estre Berrocal, do you think you own thepany?. Estre Berrocal knew that Olivia Montes was only looking for a fight, Director Olivia, please give me a good reason why I cant apply for the contest. Olivia Montes snorted and looked at her with a raised eyebrow, No reason, I just dont want you to participate in this contest. Since Estre Berrocal had joined the Rouco family, she had stolen the limelight, and there was no way she was going to allow her to be the center of attention in this Yawarpetition. If nothing else you can leave, I have work to do. Estre Berrocal left Olivia Montes office depressed, thinking, was she going to beg Adn Rouco to help her? But the man had always been on Olivia Montes side, would he help her ? La Vi Guilln. Doria Guilln would put a diamond ne around her neck while coaching Irene Guilln: Tonight we are going to the Tasis house for a family dinner, you have to behave yourself so that your uncle Tasis will look at you differently. Mom, how many times have you said that? I have calluses on my ears!. Doria Guilln growled, If youre going to remember, throw that Ivn Martnez out, after all the jokes you made at the wedding and his affair with Estre Berrocal, you still want to be with him? Irene Guilln replied: Isnt it normal to have an affair with Estre Berrocal? I would have taken it away from Estre Berrocal. YouContent (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Okay, okay, mom, dont worry, Ill soon break up with Ivn Martnez, its impossible for me to be with him again after he and Estre Berrocal embarrassed us in front of so many peoplest time, and besides, Im not interested anymore. Its good for you to know. Doria Guillen looked at her daughter in the mirror and smiled, The Martinezs are no longer even a fine camel, if you had married there, we would have had to pay for it, but now things are different. If you do well and take Jonathan Tasis with you, not only the Tasis Group, but also Jonathan Tasispany, Yahua Film and Television Company, will be yours. Doria Guilln patted her daughters hand and said, Irene, you have to take advantage of this opportunity. But, if you marry Uncle Tasis, will Uncle Tasis have a problem if I stay with my brother?. Doria Guillen said amused, You and Jonathan Tasis are not rted by blood, what can your uncle Tasis do if he doesnt want to? If he cant with Jonathan Tasis, well be close, whats wrong with that?. Irene Guilln remembered thest time Jonathan Tasis gave Estre Berrocal an Audi, and frowned angrily, Mom, Estre Berrocal knows her brother, andst time he gave her a car! What are you talking about? Irene, listen carefully, even if you cant have Jonathan Tasis, you cant let Estre Berrocal have her way, anyone, as long as Estre Berrocal doesnt have a better life than us! How is she going topete with you if shes nothing but a phoenix that has lost her feathers? Behind you, now, is the Tasis family. But Mom, shes with Adn Rouco, it seems to be true, and if the Rouco family backs her, Im afraid shell do something even more arrogant than what she did at thest wedding. Doria Guillns gaze was cold: Then let the Rouco family hate her and expel her once and for all from the Rouco family! Without the Rouco family, what right does she have to be so arrogant?. Irene Guilln thought of Olivia Montes: Dont worry, mom, Ill see to it that Estre Berrocal is left alone. Irene Guilln leaves her bedroom and dials a telephone. Hello, Miss Olivia? Ive been thinking about what you told mest time. Has Miss Irene really thought about it? I ammitted to work with you to get Estre Berrocal out of the Rouco family, I have lived with Estre Berrocal for more than ten years and I know that person of yours better, dont worry, I will get her out of the Rouco family. Olivia Montes smiled faintly, Miss Irene, good luck with our coboration. Irene Guilln hung up the phone when a loud scream came from downstairs. Irene! Listen to my exnation! Nothing really happened between Estre Berrocal and me! You want to give me one more chance! Irene Guilln stared down at Ivn Martnez on the floor below, red lips curved and a hint of cunning and calction creeping into her eyes. He turned around and walked down the stairs, letting Ivan Martinez enter the house, and coldly ordered, Come in. Ivan Martinez stepped forward and embraced her, saying with some emotion, Irene, are you willing to forgive me? Forgive? That depends on how you behave. Ill do anything you want me to do, if youll forgive me. He hugged her tighter and Irene Guilln frowned, pushing him away with some displeasure, My mother is still at home, dont move your hands, I havent forgiven you yet. Say it, Ill do anything you want me to do, as long as you promise me youll forgive me!. Chapter 82: Heat in the office After leaving work, Estre Berrocal waited three minutes, picked up the phone and hesitantly edited a text message to Adn Rouco. What time do you get off work?. Adn Rouco, who was working on paperwork on the sixty-sixth floor, received the text and immediately sent one back: You areing to my office. Santino Yepes was sorting through Adn Roucos files, while ncing at his phone and smiling vaguely. Boss, howe I didnt notice before that he keeps texting the girls?. Normally, Santino Yepes would not have dared to flirt with Adn Rouco, but at that moment he was clearly in a good mood, so Santino Yepes was not offended when he flirted with him. The man held up his phone, raised his eyebrows and said thoughtfully, Does Estre Berrocal count as a child? Yes, why not, Miss Star is just out of college and shes only twenty-four, how can she not be a girl?. Adn Rouco curved his thin lips, a yful smile appearing in his eyes. Does a little girl bite? Does a little girl spill? ording to Adn Roucos impression, todays young girls seemed weak, but that little woman had the guts to p him when she got angry. The man replied nonchntly, You have a baby and youre still a girl. As he spoke, Estre Berrocal had knocked on the door and entered. Santino Yepes tidies up his papers and leaves the office, leaving Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal alone. Estre Berrocal was sitting on the side of the sofa waiting for him, straining her chin as she watched Adn Rouco at work. Its true what they say: a man who takes his job seriously is really attractive, especially when he is as handsome as Adn Rouco. I dont know if it was because Adn Rouco was so handsome or because she hadnt slept enoughtely, but she fell asleep on the couch soon after. When Adn Rouco finished his business and looked up, he found the little woman waiting for him on the sofa already asleep with her arms pillowed. He walked over to her, pulled a nket from the side and covered her up, reaching up to stroke her hair and ear. She was definitely not the prettiest woman I had ever seen, not even pretty, but her skin was very white and delicate. In his mind, inexplicably, he could see that naked woman, lying under him in an erotic but resigned way, and the moment when she tilted her head to take him in almost stunned him. Adn Rouco has never been a passionate man, and in recent years he has not even been interested in such things, to the point that many in the northern press have spected that he might have a problem with his sexuality. Adn Rouco was very demanding, not that he hadnt thought of asking Santino Yepes to stay with her after the physical release and pleasure he had experienced during those seven nights with Estre Berrocal three years ago, but that pleasure was not enough to stay with the woman who could be the bane of his existence. The office door mmed shut and Olivia Montes pushed open and walked in. Adam, have you taken care of all your work? Lets go pick up little Dante and little . Before she could finish the sentence, Adn Rouco put a long finger to his thin lips as he turned to look at her, gesturing for her to be silent. Stunned, Olivia Montes looked over and saw Estre Berrocal lying on the sofa, sleeping. Adn Rouco lowered his voice and ordered him: you go first.This is from N?velDrama.Org. And you? Ill leaveter. But Paulita is already out of school, so whos going to pick up ? Ill call and ask the old man to pick it up. Olivia Montes clenched her palm and turned to look deeply at Adn Rouco as he left the office. Had Adam really fallen in love with Estre Berrocal? He stood in the doorway, standing, for a long, long time. On the sofa, Estre Berrocal tilted her face, changed position, rested her face in Adn Roucos palm and went back to sleep, her pink lips slightly open, her teeth white and neat, and Adn Rouco came down like a ghost and kissed her. The kiss woke Estre Berrocal up. At first she struggled unconsciously, but when she opened her eyes and saw the clear face in front of her, her whole body felt as if she had lost all her strength and did not know how to push it away. Unconsciously, he raised his arms and wrapped them around Adam Roucos neck. The mans dark eyes gave her a somber look and she blushed, lost in his kiss, as Adn Rouco closed his eyes again and took her in his arms and sat her on hisp with one hand, wrapping his arms around her waist and grabbing the back of her neck with the other, deepening the kiss. Olivia Montes, standing in front of the door, her eyes soaking wet, until she saw the hand of the man, who was wearing an expensive watch, dip into the hem of the womans skirt, covered her mouth and, not daring to look down, ran out with tears in her eyes. Estre Berrocal heard the sound of heels moving in the doorway and unconsciously turned her head to look toward the door. Adam Rouco paid her no attention, his fingers fiddling with the hem of her skirt, his face stoic, his dark eyes riveted on her little face. Abandonas? It was the biggest insult a man could have when making love and not concentrating. Adn Rouco unbuckled his belt and unzipped his suit pants, Looks like Im not working hard enough. The mans searing ck eyes were distinctly cold, but paradoxically incredibly hot, the searing heat in them was going to melt her like a fire on a snowy night, the ck pupils were so full of mesmerizing and deadly vor that Estre Berrocal could not look away from them. Adn Rouco was sexy, like the lump in his throat that protruded from his pale neck, like his well-defined corbone, like his chiseled chest, like his deep, maic voice, like his cool, clear gaze when he examined someone, or like thepulsion that emanated from his deep, dark eyes. Nothing less, there was a sensuality and charm typical of a man, noble and arrogant, that made Estre Berrocal dizzy. The man lowered his head and kissed her hard on the lips and neck, as if punishing in disguise, marking one mark after another on the white, delicate skin that was uniquely his. Adn Rouco A small, soft and somewhat pathetic voice, not knowing if it was pleading for mercy or if it was calling her unconsciously from emotion. The man continued, but frowned andmanded, Keep shouting. Adam. The man seemed satisfied and squeezed her whole body between his arms, takingplete possession of her. The womans small, slender white hands scratched senselessly at his back, leaving finger marks. Chapter 83: Caught Pretending to be a Couple The Rouco family mansion. Roberto Rouco stood at the window with his cane in his hand, his brow deeply furrowed, majestically serious: If you dare to tell me half a lie, you know what will happen. Ivn Martnez trembled a little, but said, Great President Rouco, how dare I lie to you? At first we were sweethearts, but Estre drugged me and slept with me to force me to break up with Irene so I could stay with her. Later, when La Empresa Berrocal went bankrupt and her father was in trouble, he couldnt even see his shadow and put all the debts on Irenes head and Irenes mother, at that time I really didnt know she had disappeared for so long it turned out she was running away to give a surrogate, not to say that the other party was Mr. Adam. I will not forgive you if you dare to reveal half a word about this matter. Yes, yes, Great President Rouco, dont worry, I will never tell anyone about the surrogate womb, I just want to tell you about Estre Berrocals character, she is close to Mr. Adam and his granddaughter, Im afraid she wants to use the power of the Rouco family to achieve her goals. And she has already had a messy love life, hanging out with punks in high school, smoking, drinking and discotheques, not at all how a famous girl should be. The old mans face grew darker and darker. Why did youe to tell me this? You said she had a purpose for being in the Rouco family, what purpose do you have? Im just , after all, shes the friend Irene and I grew up with, and we hope she changes her mind before it bes a big mistake. The old man snorted coldly, obviously not very convinced of his hypocritical reason, Didnt you say you were meeting with me to tell me something important? Speak. Roberto Roucos aura was so strong that Ivn Martnez pressed his already wet palms together and said, Great President Rouco, you probably dont know this until now, but Mr. Adn and Estre Berrocal didnt even have a marriage license, they got married under false pretenses. What do you mean? The old man was stunned, his cane hit the ground hard, his pale and deep gaze looked at Ivan Martinez, he looked at him with horror. Great President Rouco, I know you probably wont believe me, but it was Estre Berrocal herself who told Irene that they were not married, and she couldnt have joked about something like that, even if she had, and you, Great President Rouco, with your great powers, if you wanted to confirm it Im sure it would be easy for you to prove it. If I lied to you, I would not be able to do it. In the ck Maybach, Estre Berrocal was sitting by the window, her face still hot, still recovering from the excitement. In retrospect, she had a lot of nerve, she used to be very conservative about this kind of thing, she couldnt fullymit to someone if she wasnt sure of her heart, the surrogacy three years ago was a necessity, the one in the bar she was drunk and confused she didnt remember much about, as for thest time she was forced by Adn Rouco, and what was the story of the uncontroble affair in the office a moment ago? Estre Berrocal raised her hand and covered her hot red cheeks. It was really Do you still have memories? A deep, dark, male voice suddenly rang in her ears, startling her and, after removing the hand covering her face, she was surprised that she had nowhere to put it for a moment. I, I dont Avoiding the mans burning eyes, he faintly whispered a sly defense. The man hooked his thin lips, I dont mind if the night goes on. More at night? Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, No, no She was so soft and sore now, and this man was so fresh, he seemed to have an endless supply of energy! Now he was beginning to wonder what the hell Adam Rouco had been raised on, he made up his mind and his mind wandered to the bull whip and deer antlers . so heavy! Her head cocked and she looked out the window and realized it wasnt the way to daycare. Arent we going to the nursery to pick up Paulita?. Did you remember to pick up Paulita now? Estre Berrocals ears turned red, it was all her fault, if it wasnt for that kiss, how she was going to plummet! A slight smile appeared in Adn Roucos eyes as he exined: I sent the old man to pick up Paulita before she went home. Estre Berrocal emitted a soft oh and lowered her face so much that she didnt dare look at him. How was it possible that the emotions towards Adn Rouco were now even stronger? Could it be that men and women be more infatuated after such an event? And would Adn Rouco also gradually be infatuated with her? Estre Berrocal raised her eyes and looked at the man next to her. Just as he met her eyes, the Maybach made a sharp turn and Estre Berrocal, unsuspecting and sitting in the back seat without a seatbelt, fell headfirst into Adn Roucosp. And to top it all off, his face was in the middle of the mans pants Estre Berrocals face turned red and bled. The man above her head, calm and collected, teased her, If you really like this position, I wouldnt mind trying it again with you. Estre Berrocal almost spat blood as she hastily got up from herp and straightened up. Im not that perverted! I was just wrong about. The man grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms, his lips curved into a charming smile, identally? Was that time three years ago idental too? He wondered, frowning, three years ago? I was about to ask for rification when Adn Roucos phone rang. The man picks up the phone. On the other side, Roberto Rouco asked, Where are you?. Back. Well,e back and Ill tell you about Estre Berrocal. When Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal returned to the Rouco house, Paulita, who was watching television downstairs, came running up to see them return. Dad, Estre, why didnt you pick me up today?. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow and answered truthfully, Dad and Estre bonded and there was a dy. Estre Berrocal choked with saliva: Cough cough How imaginative are the words of this man! Paulita, still a child and innocent, smiled, I want to link up with Papa and Estre too! Youre not even taking Paulita! Estre Berrocal patiently cajoled her, Sorry Paulita, daddy and Estre werete today because they had a lot of work, and I was afraid you would wait too long at the nursery, so I sent grandpa to pick you up first.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Really? Mmm! Of course its true. As soon as the words left his mouth, Roberto Rouco came down from his study on the second floor with his crutches and said in a deep voice: You twoe to my study, I want to ask you something! When Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal followed the old man into his study, the first thing he asked them was, Have you two received a marriage certificate? Chapter 84: He Wants to Marry Her Did the old man already know about his fake marriage? The first thing that came to Estre Berrocals mind was Olivia Montes revtion that she had known for some time that she and Adn Rouco were pretending to be husband and wife, but why did she tell the gentleman only at that moment? Seeing their silence, the old mans anger red and he banged his cane on the ground several times, scolding, Are you fools? Dont you dare speak? Just as Estre Berrocal was trying to exin herself, Adn Rouco suddenly spoke quietly, in a calm, firm voice: Dad, Estre and I are trying to get married. A trial marriage? Adn Rouco, if you keep talking to me, Ill break your legs. Adn Rouco continued methodically: Estre is Paulitas mother, no one can change that. it was a trial marriage. The old man scoffed, What a nice thing to say, what are you going to do if you dont think its right in the end? If it doesnt work out, we wont get married. And the baby? Adn Rouco was silent for a few seconds, and then spoke in a soft voice: But now I have found that Estre Berrocal and I are perfect for each other, and I am going to marry her. Estre Berrocal was stunned and looked at him in surprise. Was he being serious? Or was he just saying that to deal with the old man? Before Estre Berrocal could recover from her astonishment, the old man said angrily, Youre going to marry her, and I dont agree! Dad, Im the one marrying her, not you, and its none of my business if you dont agree. The old man pointed at him with his fingers trembling with rage: You you! you! Adam Rouco! You are good! You rebellious son! Estre Berrocal did not expect Adn Rouco to speak to the old man that way for her, and her little hand tugged on Adn Roucos sleeve, telling him to speak more politely. But the old man pointed to Estre Berrocal and cursed, If you marry her, get out of the Rouco family! She gave you Paulita as a surrogate womb three years ago for a purpose! I will not allow a woman with ulterior motives to be the mother of my granddaughter! Nor will I allow her to be the daughter-inw of my Rouco family! Dad, even if I dont marry her, Paulita is already far away from her. Paulita was a precious lump in the old mans heart, and naturally the old man didnt want her to be sad and grieving, and using Paulita to pressure the old man was clearly grabbing the old mans life. You! Adam Rouco! Cabrn! The old mans face was blue and pale with anger, and his chest ached from Adam Roucos anger. Adn Rouco rushed to help him, but the old man pped him away: You bastard! Get out of my sight. Adn Rouco dragged Estre Berrocal out of the studio, Dad, you should be alone for a while, take it easy and well talkter. The old man looked at their backs as they left, a sharp pang in his heart, his eyes turned ck and he fell violently to the ground. Dad! Hospital, outside the emergency room. Adn Rouco is sitting on a bench, his hands sped as if he were contemting something. Estre Berrocal approaches him and apologetically says, Im sorry, but if it werent for me, the old man wouldnt have fainted from rage. None of your business. Paulita sat next to Adn Rouco, her eyes wild at the big red letters in the operating room, and sullenly asked, Papa, why has Grandpa fainted? Estre Berrocal, knowing that Adn Rouco was in a bad mood, took Paulita in her arms and whispered, Daddy is in a bad mood, lets wait here for Grandpa, hes sure to wake up. Paulita was smart and good, Mmm! Grandpa will wake up for sure. After waiting for an unknown length of time, Olivia Montes, who had arrived in a hurry with little Dante, asked anxiously, Adam, how is daddy now? Adn Rouco shook his head and said quietly, Still in reanimation, Im not sure of the situation. Olivia Montes turned the tables on Estre Berrocal and raised her hand to give her a hard p. Estre Berrocal was not prepared and was pped hard. Adn Rouco stood up and grabbed Olivia Montes by the wrist, asking in a cold voice, Olivia Montes, why are you angry? If it wasnt for her, Dad would have fainted! How can she still have the face to be here?.N?velDrama.Org content. Adn Rouco pulled his wrist away from Olivia Montes and grimaced, She had nothing to do with it. Estre Berrocal was already ming herself, and when Olivia Montes said that, she was even more embarrassed, it was her fault that she had fainted. I Id better go, you wont want to see me when you wake up, Adn Rouco, Ille back to see When he wakes up and is in a better mood. The man grabbed her wrist and pulled her to his side, frowning, If you leave the old man will only misunderstand you more for not having a conscience. But The mansrge hand, caressing half of her battered face, made her cringe in pain. Adn Rouco pursed his lips: Ill take you to put ice on it first. Dont. Estre Berrocal held his hand: Im fine, its better to wait here. Adn Rouco, seeing his stubbornness, ordered Santino Yepes: Go get an ice pack. Yes, boss. Olivia Montes was furious to see Adn Rouco so protective of Estre Berrocal, Adn, have you ever thought that if daddy doesnt wake up Before she could finish the sentence, Paulita, who was staring at Olivia Montes with two big ck eyes, said, Auntie, Daddy has said that Grandpas fainting has nothing to do with Estre, and that it was wrong for Auntie to hit Estre just now, Auntie cant hit Estre again, otherwise Daddy and I will be unhappy. Olivia Montes gagged and clenched her fists in indignation. Adn Rouco looked at Olivia Montes and little Dante and ordered in a cold voice: Take little Dante and go back, Ill take care of him here. Adam, I want to stay But Adn Rouco was so determined that Olivia Montes did not dare to resist and took Dante. When Santino Yepes approached with the bag of ice, Adn Rouco took it and ced it on Estre Berrocals battered face, frowning slightly. Arent you going to hide? I didnt expect him to p me right away, if I had known, I would have dodged. But I feel much better about the p he gave me, I felt guilty, but now I feel better. Adam Roucos dark gaze was fixed on her. At that moment the door to the operating room opened. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal stood up at the same time, and Paulita got up from her chair. Doctor, how is my father?. Mr. Adam, please dont worry, Mr. Rouco only went into shock because of a momentary mood change that prevented him from supplying air and blood, but he has already been rescued, and if there are no other problems in a few days, he can be discharged. Estre Berrocal breathed a huge sigh of relief. He dreaded to think how he would have confronted Adn Rouco if the old man had crashed in a fit of rage. When can we go visit him?. Doctor: You can visit now, but Mr. Rouco is not awake yet, so try to enter one at a time and not disturb his old mans rest. When the doctor had left, Estre Berrocal suddenly shuddered, Me, Id rather not go in to visit him, if he wakes up, hell be irritated again if he sees me. Chapter 85: She’s so jealous, so jealous Adn Rouco left the room with a stony face. Paulita was resting in Estre Berrocals arms, her upper and lower eyelids were fighting, the little girl could not hold herself and was fast asleep, Adn Rouco told Estre Berrocal: Take Paulita to rest for now. Estre Berrocal was stunned, What about you? Ill stay here and look after the old man, he should be fine after tonight. This is my fault, Ill stay and watch over the old man with you. You dont need to rest, but Paulita cant hold on, so you take her first. Estre Berrocal looked at the sleepy little girl sound asleep in her arms and had to nod, Okay then, Ill take Paulita to school in the morning. Adn Rouco took his car keys out of his pants pocket and handed them to her, Take my car, its not safe to take a cab at this hour. She reached up and grabbed the keys, Ill take Paulita first and then . He took a few steps with Paulita in his arms before turning around again, Ill be back at the hospital in the morning to pick you up after I drop Paulita off Adn Rouco stood with his long jade form, one hand in his pocket, looking at her with some tenderness. No, Ill be picked up by Santino Yepes in the morning. Go home. For some reason, Estre Berrocals heart was warmed by his faint words. Perhaps it was the way he stood watching her leave, so natural, so unobtrusive, as if they were a real couple, that reassured her. After taking Paulita back to the Rouco family, Estre Berrocal took her to the childrens room, wiped her face and hands with a warm towel, took off her coat and looked after her for a while before not disturbing her sleep and gently closing the door to the childrens room. Estre Berrocal, youre a party pooper! Estre Berrocal heard the hostile words as soon as the door closed. She turned her eyes to see Olivia Montes looking at her fiercely and sneering, Sister-inw, speaking of which, I suppose youre responsible for this too? Hmph, joke! It was your bad behavior that put dad in the hospital, how is it going to be my responsibility? Sister-inw, how do you know that dad got angry because I misbehaved?. Olivia Montes choked up: Of course the maid told me! Estre Berrocal, you have disgraced the Rouco family!. Sister-inw, you dont have to dissemble, now that Dad is out, and Adn Rouco is out, I know you told Dad about my false marriage to Adn Rouco, but why are you ndering me?. Olivia Montes looked at her with disdain, you think youre too much, I wouldnt do such stupidity even if I wanted to kick you out of the Rouco family, if it were true that I told dad about your fake marriage to Adam, wouldnt you have guessed it in a second? Yes, maybe Olivia Montes didnt love her, but she wouldnt have told Roberto Rouco, but very few people knew that, so who was it that didnt love her and wanted to use him to kick her out of the Rouco family? Apart from Olivia Montes, he could only think of one person in the entire North, and that was Irene Guilln. Olivia Montes walked past her, grimaced and threw a document into her arms: I dont have to be such a bad influence, Estre Berrocal, the only thing I need to get you out of the Rouco family is my word that I am the only person Adn has ever wanted in his heart, always, now and in the future. Even more. Olivia Montes rushed into the bedroom after pushing an unidentified document into her arms, and Estre Berrocal frowned as she leafed through it. -DNA report. A frown, a fierce frown. Adn Rouco on one side, Dante Rouco on the other. Paternity test results, paternity. Estre Berrocals fingers turned slightly white as she pressed the results of the DNA report. Little Dante was really the son of Adn Rouco. Her heart was torn with mixed feelings. But didnt she already know that little Dante was the son of Adn Rouco? Why was she still so lost when she read this report? Her feelings for Adn Rouco, whom she was sure she liked, were much less than the word love, but she couldnt help it. Back in her room, Estre Berrocal sat on the edge of the bed, dazed, when a text message arrived on her phone. It was a message from Adn Rouco. Let me know when you get home. Estre Berrocal was going to reply to him when she got home, delete and delete, exit the text message screen and simply turn off her phone. Right now, I didnt want to talk to him at all. He had a child with Olivia Montes, their feelings must have been coupled, and if so, why was he treating her like that? Making love to her, doing flirtatious things to her and rushing Roberto Rouco to marry her Adn Rouco is so deep that Estre Berrocal cannot guess what he is thinking. Is the mist with her just a mans impulse, and the impulse to marry her just a trial marriage with her to protect his secret love with Olivia Montes? Estre Berrocal couldnt imagine it, so she stopped thinking about it, took a shower,y down on the big bed smelling the cold, fresh scent of Adn Rouco and fell fast asleep. The next morning, Estre Berrocal and Paulita sat at the breakfast table. Paulita, as she ate a soft piece of toast spread with fresh strawberry jam and thered on a small bite, said in a remembered voice, Estre, can you bring breakfast for daddyter? The little one, very obedient. Well, but Im sure your dad eats breakfast. Paulita frowned a little and shook her head, If Estre doesnt bring breakfast, Im sure Papa doesnt eat breakfast. Why? The little girl said matter-of-factly, Daddy has only started eating breakfast since Estre came to our house, before Daddy never ate breakfast, he just asked Paulita to do it. Estre Berrocal was stunned, this had to be a simple coincidence, right? What did his arrival in the Rouco family have to do with whether or not Adn Rouco ate breakfast? It must be just a coincidence. But this Paulita was a real trickster. Estre Berrocal smiled warmly and raised her hand to rub the mushrooms head. Youre only three years old and youre already very observant, when you grow up youll be very smart. The little girl licked the strawberry jam and made an adorable face. I dont have to wait to grow up, Im already smart, Star, arent I?. Mmm, yes, Paulita is very smart. N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. After dropping Paulita off at daycare, Estre Berrocal looked at breakfast sitting on the passenger side and hesitated for a long moment. At the thought ofst nights paternity test, he shook off the urge to deliver that breakfast and drove straight to the office. Lets starve him to death so he wont have a child with another woman! Estre Berrocal surprised herself as the thought crept into her mind. She was so jealous that she could smell the bitterness herself! Estre Berrocal quickly shook her head, put those lovely thoughts behind her and continued to concentrate on driving. When she arrived at the Rouco familys parking lot, Estre Berrocal took another look at the breakfast, got out of the car and threw it in the elevators trash garbage can. If his girlfriend wasnt going to deliver breakfast, was his fake wife afraid he would go hungry? Chapter 86: Private Life Indiscretions As soon as she arrived at the office, Estre Berrocal received a call from Adn Rouco. The mans deep, maic voice came on the other end of the line. Why didnt you answer my messagest night?. Estre Berrocal bites her lip and says, as if nothing had happened: Oh,st night I went to bed and my phone was off, so I forgot to answer it. Adn Rouco did not actually ask the question, Come to the hospital tonight after work. Estre Berrocal just assumed she was going to see Roberto Rouco, so she said yes in a soft voice. If theres nothing else, Im hanging up now, I have to work. Yes. Adn Rouco answered indifferently, and just as he was about to hang up, Estre Berrocal suddenly asked, By the way, have you had breakfast yet? No. Ah. She hadnt actually eaten breakfast, and Estre Berrocal suddenly felt a little guilty as she remembered the breakfast they had thrown in the trash in the morning. How could she lie to the little girl if she came home at night and Paulita asked her if she had sent her that breakfast? Throwing it away was a small impulsive revenge of Estre Berrocal against Adn Rouco. There Adn Rouco mocked: You asked for it, I thought you were going to bring me a breakfast of love. Who, who is going to send you a breakfast of love, I hang up. Estre Berrocal was quick to hang up the phone. Only when Olivia Montes was looking for a meeting with the original artist, Estre Berrocal remembered that Yahwah contest. She was looking forward to entering that Yahwa contest, not only because of the attractive cash prize, but also because it would help her be an original artist in the future, and she had to try. However, now Olivia Montes has made it clear that she cannot run. Are you really going to pray to Adn Rouco? She would be embarrassed whether Adn Rouco helped her or not. If she doesnt, shell feel bad, and if she does, shell be snarky with Olivia Montes. Estre Berrocal is looking at her chin when her phone rings again. The caller ID read: Jonathan Tasis. She freezes for a few seconds, not waiting for Jonathan Tasis to call out to her. Pick up Miss Estre, you are being too insensitive, that car was a meeting gift from me, and I know you know Adn Rouco well, but it hurts too much for you to use your $800. 000 to remit it to me. For some reason, she heard ambiguity in these words, but Jonathan Tasis was Pe Prats boyfriend and Pe Prats was her best friend, not to mention that she didnt have the slightest feeling for Jonathan Tasis, and even if she did, there was no way she would have any dealings with this Jonathan Tasis behind Pe Prats back. Mr. Jonathan, does Pe know about the car you gave me? So what if he knows, so what if he doesnt?. Estre Berrocal said coldly, Mr. Jonathan, Pe likes you very much, if you really want to be her boyfriend, please love her. Jonathan Tasis chuckled softly, Miss Star, you dont think Im interested in you, do you? Estre Berrocal choked up, embarrassed by herment, I didnt mean that, I just think that as Pes boyfriend, you shouldnt give a car to another girl, especially if shes her best friend. Even if Mr. Jonathan means nothing to me, if Pe finds out, shell get the wrong idea. Jonathan Tasis didnt take it to heart, instead he started another conversation, I hear you work for the Rouco family? Is it in art?. Estre Berrocal had only met Jonathan Tasis a couple of times, but he had thoroughly investigated her.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. This sense of transparency made Estre Berrocal ufortable and her tone was unpleasant, Mr. Jonathan, we dont seem to know each other very well, so are you stepping out of line by prying into the life and privacy of someone you dont really know? You really hurt me with that, I heard it from Pe, sheplimented you on your talent. No, Mr. Jonathan, if nothing else, I have to work. Miss Star, goodbye. Jonathan Tasis hung up the phone, curved his thin lips and instructed his assistant, Ourpany recently had an animation coboration with the Rouco family? Yes, Mr. Jonathan. I have heard that the part of the Rouco family wants an internal contest, tell them directly that an employee of the Rouco family named Estre Berrocal must participate in this contest. Okay Mr. Jonathan. The assistant was a bit confused, this Estre Berrocal should be a woman by name, could it be that Mr. Jonathan was in love with another girl? Olivia Montes received a phone call after the meeting. Olivia Montes then left the meeting room with a cold face as she repressed her temper: Estar Berrocal,e to my office!. When she entered the office, Olivia Montes sat in a ck swivel chair and stared at her, What is your rtionship with Yawars sister Jonathan? Mr. Jonathan from Yawar? Estre Berrocal was confused, I dont know him. You dont know him? Why have you been asked to participate in this contest if you dont know him? Yawar, Mr. Jonathan? Jonathan ? Although thepanys market value is notparable to that of the Rouco family, thetter is aprehensive multinational conglomerate with manypanies under the group, covering all kinds of industries, while Yahwa is specialized in film and television, so there are many film and televisionpanies in the Northern City that are eager to cooperate with Yahua. And this Mr. Jonathan, could he be Jonathan Tasis? Estre Berrocal frowned, I dont know why Yahwa appointed me to this contest. Dont you know? Estre Berrocal, youre very talented, youre just a scruffy girl, and youre climbing thedder with Adam, Ricardo Prats, and now Mr. Jonathan from Yawar. Olivia Montes, just because youre my boss doesnt mean you can insult me like that without any proof!. Olivia Montes scoffed and looked at her sarcastically with her arms in the air, Proof? What proof do you need? How many times have you slept with that Mr. Jonathan from Avalon? Otherwise, he would have sent his assistant to call me to take care of you!. I didnt! A clean person is a clean person! Think what you want! Estre Berrocal turned to leave the office when Olivia Montes, with a calcting glint in her eye, leaned back in her swivel chair and said, without a moments hesitation, Havent you always wanted to enter this contest? Are you sure you want to pass up the opportunity now that its here? Estre Berrocal clenched her fist: I will enter this contest. You better not let me down. To make sure that Mr. Jonathan of Yawar was really Jonathan Tasis, Estre Berrocal sent a tweet to Pe Prats. Pe,st time I left in such a hurry that I didnt get to ask you what that boyfriend of yours does for a living. Pe Prats: In film and television, whats going on?. Estre Berrocal is speechless, it really is Jonathan Tasis himself! But what does this Jonathan Tasis want? But thanks to him, he has now been able to enter the contest with a straight face, and regardless of Jonathan Tasis intentions, he was surprised to have the opportunity to do so. Chapter 87: Do you miss me? Estre Berrocal picked up Paulita from daycare after work and then took the little girl with her to the hospital. Estre Berrocal carried the little girls pink Peppa Pig book bag in one hand and held the little girl in the other as they entered the hospital together. Paulita saw from afar Adn Rouco sitting on a chair in the aisle and ran to him on her two short legs: Papa! Adn Rouco leaned out at the sound of her voice and his cold, sullen eyes softened at the sight of mother and daughter. Paulita rushed into Adn Roucos arms and threw her arms around his neck, saying, Dad, you havent seen Paulita for a day, do you miss Paulita?. Adn Rouco looked down and kissed the little girls milky forehead, smiling faintly, Yes, I miss her. Do you miss Estre, Dad? Paulita asked, and both adults froze. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and the deep gaze of Adn Rouco gave her an intriguing look, her face warming slightly as she heard the man say, You asked Estre if she wanted to be with her father. Paulita, who was too young to know anything about men and women, pointed her little bald finger at Estre Berrocal and reminded Adn Rouco: Dad, Estre is right here, she heard you, do I have to ask for you? Adn Rouco looked at the little girl and his thin lips spit out the word: Pedir. Ah! Paulita turned her little face away and blinked her big, watery eyes at Estre Berrocal, Estar! Papa asked if you wanted it! He hadnt realized before that this man was so childish! But when she saw the meaningful smile in his dark eyes, Estre Berrocal realized that he wasnt being childish, he was making fun of her. He simply sat in a chair and said two words, No. Why would I miss it? The thought of him having a child with Olivia Montes was more than enough for her to avoid him, why would she miss him? Paulita pouted, Daddy, Estre doesnt love you!. She expected Adn Rouco to tease her a little, but he didnt. Estre Berrocal gave him a few unconscious nces: Yes, yes, when will the old man wake up?. The doctor has said that without incident, he will wake up tomorrow. Paulita pped her hands happily when she heard that her grandfather would wake up tomorrow, How nice! Today our teacher taught us how to make wishing stars and I made lots of them. Paulita ran and opened her school bag and showed the wishing stars to Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal. Daddy, Estre, dont you think the wishing stars I made are pretty?. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but raise her hand and caress his little head. Yes, Paulita will be very excited to give it to grandpa. The little girl nodded innocently and said in a childish voice, Yes! When Grandpa is happy, hell be better!. As she finishes her sentence, Paulita leans over Adn Roucos long legs and asks him with a little face, Have you had the breakfast Estre brought you this morning? The man frowns, Breakfast?. Mmm! I told Estre that daddy doesnt eat breakfast in the mornings and Estre was afraid daddy was hungry, so she brought him breakfast!. Estre Berrocals heart screamed in disbelief and she looked up to meet the mans yful gaze. So there really is a breakfast. What, what breakfast? Paulita asked me to Wheres breakfast? Adam Rouco interrupted her directly and asked patiently with a slight smile in the corner of his eyes. Estre Berrocal saw the way he flirted with her and justified it: He threw it away. Throw it away? Adam Rouco deflected, Then, starting tomorrow, every morning you will make breakfast for Paulita and me. Making breakfast for Paulita was fine with him, but making it for him, why should he? Why should I do it for you? She owed him nothing. Adn Rouco leaned in a little closer, his handsome face taking on a tinge of a gangster look rarely seen: Are you justified in throwing breakfast at me? The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched.This is from N?velDrama.Org. This man, what a thick skin! As he spoke, the nurse there suddenly sounded the rm and soon several doctors in white coats entered the old mans room at a rapid pace. Paulita, who had never seen such a scene in a hospital, tugged on Adn Roucos pants and fearfully asked: Dad, is Grandpa not feeling well? Is the doctor going toe in and give him an injection? Adn Roucos dark eyes looked worriedly around the room and he raised his hand to touch the little boys head: Grandpa will be fine, Paulita is not afraid. Yes, Paulita is not afraid! Grandpa will be fine! Grandpa is going to take Paulita out for more ice cream. Ten minutester, some doctors came out of the room, their faces unhinged, and told Adn Rouco: Mr. Adn, the old man ispletely out of danger, your old man is awake, you can go in to see him, but dont stimte him. Paulita smiled as soon as she heard Grandpa was awake, Daddy, Grandpa is awake! Lets go in to see Grandpa together, okay!. Adn Rouco took Paulitas hand and answered her in a soft voice. Estre Berrocal stayed where she was, biting her lip, I dont want to go in, Im afraid hell get mad if he sees me. Adn Rouco didnt mind and took Paulitas hand and entered the room. Paulita ran to his bed and rested her little arm on the edge of it, blinking her eyes at him and asking, Grandpa, when are you going to get up? The old man weakly raised his hand and took Paulitas hand between his own, his eyes full of affection and affection. When he looked at Adn Rouco, his eyes sank, and Adn Rouco pursed his lips, Dad, I know youre still mad at me, but well talk when youre better. After talking with the old man in the living room for a while, Adn Rouco pulled Paulita out, Ill take you to see Grandpa when hes better in a few days, he needs to rest now. Paulita nodded her head, Grandpa, Paulita is going to leave now, Paulita wille back to see you in a few days, Grandpa, get well and dont be angry, okay? The old man felt almost warmed by this little girl, after a trip through the ghost door, as he heard these sweet words from Paulita, the corners of his eyes moistened and he nodded his chin. Paulita, although only three years old, was much better than some ungrateful thirty-somethings! Adn Rouco had just led Paulita out of the room when Estre Berrocal spoke abruptly and asked: How is the old man? He seems to be in a good mood, I will ask Felipa toe and take care of himter, I will take you and Paulita home. As they reached the car, Estre Berrocal thought about the state of Roberto Rouco and spoke hesitantly: Adn Rouco, dont mention the old man to me in the meantime, and dont mention that before you said you wanted to marry me. thing. Chapter 88: The retribution of Ivan Martinez As soon as Estre Berrocal said this, she noticed that the mans face grew cold. Adam Rouco drove in silence as she bit her lip and continued to exin, I, I was afraid the old man would get irritated again, he was already very upset when he fainted in the hospitalst time because of me, if Are you afraid the old man will get irritated, or is it that you dont want to marry me? Adn Rouco spoke coldly, with a sullen face. The question was somewhat tinged with fire and Estre Berrocal became a little annoyed. What about you, do you really want to marry me?. Adn Rouco is not so pretentious as to say anything sentimental, and it is true that part of the reason he now ns to marry Estre Berrocal is because of Paulita. Estre Berrocal lowered her face, knowing that he wouldnt answer again and that he probably wouldnt be able to give her the answer she wanted, and said quietly, You just want to get married, and you dont really care who it is. But I do care. She could not marry Adn Rouco knowing that he did not have her in mind. Adn Rouco had even married her to cover up his rtionship with Olivia Montes, and she was not a white woman, so why did she have to make such a fearless sacrifice. The atmosphere in the car, for a moment, was cold. Paulita blinked twice and looked at Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal: Dad, Estre, are you arguing?. Estre Berrocal was stunned; she had been so focused on arguing with Adn Rouco that she had forgotten that Paulita was still in the car. I wasnt arguing with your father, did I scare you?. Estre Berrocal took the little girl aside, her face softened and she smiled as she stroked her little head. Paulita smiled, I dont like daddy arguing with Estre. Well, nothing to argue about, its all up to Paulita. Estre Berrocal looked up slightly to see the man driving, his face still tense and grim. She had wanted to share with him the good news that she could participate in the Avnche contest, but now she thought it best to keep her mouth shut, as Adn Rouco had a vtile temperament and was difficult to please. Estre Berrocal brushed her lips, this man, why is he still angry? La Vi Guilln. Irene Guilln was sitting in front of the European-style dressing mirror, quietly painting her nails, when the maid came in to announce, Miss, Mr. Ivan has been waiting upstairs for over an hour, would you like to invite him in? Undeterred, Irene Guilln grimaced and said, Since youre so eager to invite him in, go ahead. The maid did not dare to say more; Irene Guilln had a bad temper and the maids generally did not dare to disobey her. Outside the vi, Ivn Martnez shouted: Irene, please forgive me! I really have nothing to do with Estre Berrocal!. Irene Guilln let out a soft, mockingugh as she finished painting her nails. He really couldnt be stupid enough to think that if he went to the Rouco family and made things work out for her, she woulde back to him, could he? For starters, she didnt want to be with him anymore, not after what had happened at the wedding, and the Martinez family didnt have the money to squeeze her, so why would she marry a loser like him? His target now is Jonathan Tasis. Secondly, he had gone to the Rouco family to do what he had done, and even if Roberto Rouco believed it, no one would like someone who bit his tongue. Irene, please give me a chance! I beg you! I really love you! Irene Guilln rose gracefully and slowly left the room, instructing the maid, Show him in. Yes, Miss. As soon as Ivan Martinez walked in, he approached her and took her hand between his, saying cheerfully, Irene, Ive done everything youve asked me to do, for the sake of my good performance this time, will you give me another chance? Irene Guilln withdrew her hand in disgust: Let go of me, youre taking the polish off my nails. Ivan Martinez hurriedly released her, Irene Irene Guilln blew her nail polish and said condescendingly, Since youve waited so long at the door, and Ive made it clear to you today, whats wrong with us, its over, donte to my house anymore. My mother will be angry if she sees you. Ivn Martnezs face froze: Why, didnt you say you would reconcile with me if I went with Roberto Rouco and exposed Estre Berrocal for what she really was? When did I ever say I would reconcile with you? I only said Id give you a chance, but in thest two days Ive thought about it and I think it would be better if we broke up now, and besides, I dont like you anymore. Ivn Martnez didnt believe it and grabbed her by the shoulders, agitated: Irene, you cant do this to me! First of all, I gave up Estre Berrocal to be with you, and now you send me with the words that we are finished?. Irene Guilln frowned and pushed his hand away, Ivn Martnez, youre a man and its a shame to harass a woman! If it werent for Estre Berrocal, we would almost be married, but now Im grateful to Estre Berrocal, I wouldnt have met you if it werent for Estre Berrocal. Him? Who is he? By the way, I might as well tell you that the man I like now, is Jonathan Tasis. Jonathan Tasis? Irene Guilln smiled: Do you know who Jonathan Tasis is? Hes the heir to the Tasis family, and the Tasis Group is worth hundreds, if not thousands, of times the market value of that sh*tty littlepany owned by your Martinez family, Ivan Martinez, can youpete? Irene, I love you with all my soul, you cant do this to me!. Ivan Martinezs excessive annoyance made Irene Guillen impatient, and she coldly ordered her servants: Have them send Sister Maria. With those words, she twisted her slender waist and entered the room, closing the door behind her and bolting it. The servant said to Ivan Martinez, who stood outside the door with a frown on his face, Mr. Ivan, it is impossible for ourdy to see you again, you must leave. Staying here doing nothing will not solve the problem. Ivan Martinez left Shens house in a funereal mood. The Rouco family mansion. During the dinner, Adn Rouco did note down. Paulita picked up her childrens chopsticks and puffed up her little face, Estre, is daddy still mad and why hasnt hee down to have dinner with us?This is from N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal frowned, this man, not so much, Ill bring your fathers dinner upter, Im sure hes too busy with work toe down. Well, Estre, you go, daddy will be so hungry that it hurts. So hungry that it hurts? Estre Berrocal brought up the food and went to the studio door and politely called, Can Ie in? Ive brought up some food, would you like some?. The tone of voice, very pleasant. But the man in the studio, however, returned the two words in a cold voice: No. The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched. She unscrewed the door and stepped inside, the man scowled at her and scolded, Get out. She didnt know where she had found the courage to answer him: I didnt. Chapter 89: Not allowed to enter the contest Get out! Adn Rouco said again with a frown and a stern voice. Estre Berrocal put the food on the table: Ill go out if you eat this, otherwise I wont be able to exin it to Paulita. Adn Rouco does not move and Estre Berrocal asks him kindly and shyly: Youre not still angry, are you? How about this, that I know that the person you like is Olivia Montes, and that I will confess to the old man when he gets better? The man raised his eyes and looked at her coldly, What do you want to confess to the old man?. Confess to the Lord that we are a pretend couple, I know you started because Before she could finish the sentence, Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and pulled her violently into his arms, Estre Berrocal dropped into hisp and blushingly asked, What are you doing? The man sneered and his dark eyes bore into hers, If youre pretending to be a couple, why are you still sleeping with me? In bed? He had seduced her first! I I had no intention of putting you in charge. This woman, how dare she say such things! Adn Rouco did not know if it was because he was angry or because he had been in the hospital for two days, watching the old man and eating irregrly, his stomach hurt vaguely. When Estre Berrocal looked up, she noticed that Adn Rouco was pale and put her hand to her forehead: Arent you feeling well? Adn Rouco red at her, What, are you hurt?. Estre Berrocal remembered Paulitasment that it hurt when she was hungry, and remembered that Adn Roucos stomach might not be very well, and she touched her hand to the pit of her stomach, Does your stomach hurt? She stirred in his arms and he, more irritated at that moment by his own stomach pain and mood, held her and whispered a warning in her ear, Dont move! Estre Berrocal was tightly embraced, like a heater for him, and for the sake of her stomach ache, she let him hold her for a while. Do you have any medicine at home?. Adn Rouco said nothing, Estre Berrocal couldnt just watch her stomach hurt, she struggled a couple of times. Put me down, Im going to get you some medicine. Adn Rouco did not let her go: There is no medicine at home. And then what? Estre Berrocal remembered that on the balcony there were jars of aloe vera and suddenly an idea came to her, she smiled slightly and said: Wait for me. He got off herp and quickly left the studio. When he returned, he had a ss of water in his hand. Estre Berrocal handed the ss of water to Adn Rouco: Drink it, it wont hurt anymore. The tone of her voice was that of a child, which would have been better used to cajole Paulita. A ss of water, and you can drink it and it wont hurt? But Adam Rouco drank it anyway, took a sip and frowned. The water was cold. This woman, didnt she think her stomach hurt enough to make her drink cold water? Was she purposely trying to take revenge on him? Estre Berrocal. Why are you looking at me like that? Im not hurting you, just drink it, I promise it will soon stop hurting, its very effective. Adn Rouco, for some reason, believed his nonsense and drank the cold water in one gulp. Estre Berrocal gave him a good look: Rest here for a while while I go make you some porridge. In a few moments, when Estre Berrocal came back up, Adn Roucos face was much better, not as pale as before, and he had recovered a little blood. Isnt that better? I told you it was working. How could he dare to hurt her, when Adn Rouco, with his unpredictable character, would have skinned her three times? What have you given me to drink? Cold boiled water with aloe vera gel, this method is very useful, my fathers stomach was damaged by the drink because he was always socializing, a doctor told me, whenever my fathers stomach hurt, I drank it. Its that He lowered his eyes slightly, a trace of dejection creeping into them, now I dont have the possibility to make him aloe vera water to drink. Adn Rouco pursed his lips slightly and kept silent without speaking. Estre Berrocal didnt want the atmosphere to be so ufortable and changed the subject: By the way, the porridge wont be ready for a while, so go to work, Ill be outside. Just as she turned around, the mans hand grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her back into his arms, Who told you to leave? Estre Berrocal fell back into his arms, blushing, Have you, have you finished your work?. It was weird to be dry-hugged like that. Well, now theres something else to do. Estre Berrocal did not react and followed her words with a puzzled question, What? As soon as the words were out of her mouth, the mansrge, slightly cold hand went under the hem of her skirt. Estre Berrocals mind went nk for a few seconds and she reached out her hand to stop him.N?velDrama.Org content. This man, didnt he have a stomachache? Why did he have the heart to do something like that? She would not let herself be forced by him a second time! She blushed, You get out. The mans dark eyes bore into her, and his voice was calm as he said the meat. How can you get out before youre inside? He had that forbidden He was so serious, but his words were so colorful. She simply wondered if he was faking a stomachache right now, otherwise how could he still have the strength to think about such things with a stomachache? Dont you have, dont you have a stomachache? Well, I need to do something else to distract me. Ovee a stomachache by doing something like that? Estre Berrocal always felt that Adn Rouco was trying to get under her skin! On the other side of the door, Paulitas little voice rang out, Daddy!. Estre Berrocal took the opportunity to get off Adn Roucosp and the studio door was flung open by the little girl just then. Dad, are you still in pain? Paulita ran and got into the arms of Adn Rouco, who caressed the little girls head. It doesnt hurt anymore, Paulita dont worry about daddy. Daddy, you have to eat right from now on so it doesnt hurt, you always teach Paulita to eat right and you have to eat too! Dad is healthy so he can protect Paulita!. Adn Rouco raised his hand and pinched the little girls little nose: Paulita taught you well. Estre Berrocals eyes watered for a moment to see her father and daughter getting along so well, remembering all the good times she had spent with her father. When Paulita left the studio, Adn Rouco handed Estre Berrocal a stack of car magazines. The mans handsome face was arrogant, Pick one. Why? Isnt it obvious? Why ask? Adn Rouco frowned slightly: Choose the one you like. Estre Berrocal shook her head, No, its too expensive, you already gave me back the Berrocal family vi and I thank you, Id rather buy my own car. What, Jonathan Tasis gave her a car and she epted it, but he gave it to her and she didnt want to ept it? The man coldly questioned, Where did you get the money?. I forgot to tell you that I entered the Yawar contest, and then if I get the prize money, I can go buy a car. Adam Roucos brow furrowed and his voice grew even colder at the mention of Yawar. Who gave you permission to enter Yawars contest?. Estre Berrocal froze, Yo Howe I cant participate in the Yawar contest?. Chapter 90: Can’t you behave? Did Adn Rouco and Olivia Montes think the same and believe that because she was an illustrator she could not participate? Or was Adn Rouco clearly helping Olivia Montes, because Olivia Montes did not want him to participate, so he also prevented him from doing so? The man strictly forbade him: You cannot participate in this contest. Estre Berrocals anger exploded: I know youre helping Olivia Montes, but Adn Rouco, Im definitely going to participate in this contest!. Adam Rouco frowned and raised his hand around his slender wrist, Are you going to be good? Will you obey? Do you think its a pet? Estre Berrocal scoffed and pulled her wrist away from him. This time I cant do what you want, not only am I going to enter this contest, but Im going to do everything I can to get the prize money. With those words, she turned and left the studio in a huff. I had just given him aloe vera to drink, it had made him die of pain! She thought that Adn Rouco, even if he had a ce in his heart for Olivia Montes, would not be so unreasonable, or at least fair in this kind of matters, but just now, he didnt even ask, and as soon as he found out that she was going to participate in the contest, his face immediately turned cold! As soon as he recovers, he will tell her everything and leave Adn Rouco, Olivia Montes and the Rouco family! Anyway, none of the Roucos wanted her, they were all trying to get her out of the Rouco family, and if so, she would do what they wanted! The only one she doesnt want to leave behind is Paulita. He already loved Paulita when he didnt know she was his real daughter, and after learning of Paulitas rtionship with her, he finds it even more difficult to separate himself from the little girl. This is from N?velDrama.Org. After a cold war throughout the night, Estre Berrocal apanied Adn Rouco to take Paulita to the nursery early the next morning. Not a word was said, not even a nce was exchanged along the way. When they arrived at the office, Adn Rouco got directly into the special elevator without waiting for Estre Berrocal behind, who got directly into the public elevator and went up to the 60th floor. What was wrong with him wanting to participate in the contest? What was wrong with him wanting to participate in the contest? Who did he intend to impress in the morning? Estre Berrocal hated her Cold War, but it has been Cold War repeatedly since she joined the Ruco family. This time, even if Adn Roucoes to make peace, he will not do it easily! The presidents office at Avalon. Jonathan Tasis sat quietly in his office chair and instructed his assistant, y another message. What? The winner of this Rouco family contest gets to spend the night with me. The assistant almost thought she had misheard, but Mr. Jonathan had sacrificed too much this time. Its just a littlepetition, is it necessary to put your virginity on the line? This Mr. Jonathan, isnt it too big a reward? Jonathan Tasis raised an eyebrow and nced sideways at his assistant, What, you got a problem with that? The assistant shook his head, not daring to do so, and said with a resentful smile, Of course not! Its just that Im afraid the president will be angry if this matter reaches his ears. Its not him who has to make the sacrifice, its me, why would he get angry?. The corners of the assistants mouth twitched, surprisingly unable to find any counterargument. Mr. Jonathan, Ill get right on it. First thing in the morning, the entire creative department went crazy with the rumors. Did you hear, whoever is chosen by Yahaya for this contest gets to spend a night with Mr. Jonathan from Yahaya! Oh my goodness, I hear this Mr. Jonathan is also the King of Diamonds in North City,parable to our Mr. Adam! Then Im going to try even harder this time! Ive seen this Mr. Jonathan from Yahwa in a magazine, hes really handsome! More handsome than Mr. Adam? I prefer the type of person who is more approachable than Mr. Jonathan, but Mr. Adam is too unreachable and can only be seen from afar. Mr. Jonathan is a very nice person. Estre Berrocal frowned as she listened to his gossip, this Jonathan Tasis had sacrificed a lot toe up with such a n, but she wasnt interested in spending a night with Jonathan Tasis, she was only interested in the million dors! The idea of getting that money to buy the car you like is exciting. Sixth floor, inside the conference room. After the meeting, Olivia Montes reached for Adn Rouco on her heels, Adn, there is something I want to tell you. Come with me to the office. Once in the presidents office, Adn Rouco sat down in the ck executive chair and asked in a soft voice, What is this about? Its really nothing important, but I think its important that you know about these things. Although the outside world does not know that Estre is the daughter-inw of the Rouco family, it would not be good for these things toe out, since Estre is still the daughter-inw of the Rouco family. Two days ago, Mr. Jonathan from Yawar called me and asked her by name to participate in the contest, I was particrly surprised, I didnt even know how Estre knew Mr. Olivia Montes scrutinized the change in Adn Roucos face. Adn Rouco said nothing, Olivia Montes added fuel to the fire and continued, There is something else, Mr. Jonathan has said today that the winner of this contest can spend a night with Mr. Jonathan, it seems to me, this is a little strange, one foot Mr. Jonathan appointed Estre Berrocal to participate, and then this kind of talk went out the next foot, Adn, do you think that Mr. Jonathan is with Estre? Before she could finish her words, Adn Rouco looked up, and those clear, cold eyes immediately struck her. Adn Rouco spoke coldly: If you know it is bad publicity, dont spread it. Olivia Montes pursed her red lips and said with a slight smile, Of course, I wont tell anyone, but Im curious, Mr. Jonathan is so worried about Estre. When Olivia Montes came out of Adn Roucos office, her red lips lifted. This time he would make sure that Adam saw Estre Berrocal as she really was. Estre Berrocals mind was consumed in her sketches. The roommate at the next table called her to lunch and, seeing herck of interest, looked at herputer screen and scoffed, Even if you try hard, youre not going to win! If you want to spend an evening with Mr. Jonathan, dont you have the brains to think that Mr. Jonathan is interested in you?. Estre Berrocal looked up with a start and exined, I didnt paint with my heart to try to spend a night with anyone. Do you think people are going to believe you when you say that? No wonder you were determined to enter this contest at the time, it turns out you wanted to go all the way up to Mr. Jonathan of Yawar, Estre Berrocal, your heart is indeed higher than the sky. It doesnt matter what you think. With a sneer, the colleague twisted her hips and left the office, only to almost collide with Adn Rouco on the way out. Rouco, Mr. Adam? Chapter 91： Favored by him. The colleague had not expected to bump into Adn Rouco at the entrance of the creative department and blushed in surprise, wondering if Adn Rouco had seen the image of her giving Estre Berrocal a hard time just a moment ago. Mr. Adam you, why are you here? Adn Rouco, with one hand in his pocket, looked at Estre Berrocal in the creative department and spoke casually, Is this how you squeeze new creative department staff? I am Mr. Adn, its not like that, its just that Estre Berrocals intentions are too obvious, she is just an illustrator, she wanted to participate in the project as soon as the contest was called, and Director Olivia said she would not be allowed to participate. She insisted on participating even though Director Olivia had said she could not. The partners intention in bringing up Olivia Montes could not have been clearer. Adn Rouco, however, did not like it and frowned slightly: You dont seem to like Estre Berrocal? Yes, no one in the creative department likes her, she was parachuted in through connections, and if it werent for Mr. Ricardo, would she be in the creative department? Everyone thought that Estre Berrocal had joined the Rouco Group because of Ye Zibo? The colleague added fuel to the fire: Mr. Adn, in fact, Director Olivia doesnt like him either, he always talks back to Director Olivia. We all dislike him very much. Unpleasant? Yes. Then put up with your antipathies. The woman did not dare to say anything else, her heart raced for a million grass horses, this Estre Berrocal was really evil, howe Mr. Ricardo was helping her and even Mr. Adam seemed to be helping her too? Shes a woman with a messy private life! I wonder how many men she has slept with? She always acts like shes so serious, but she doesnt know how to behave in a mans bed! When Estre Berrocal was left alone in front of herputer, working on her manuscript, Adn Rouco entered with his long legs. Do you want that million or do you want to spend the night with Jonathan Tasis? A cold, familiar male voice came over her head and Estre Berrocal looked over her shoulder to see Adn Rouco staring coldly at her. Still angry, she looked at him before turning her face away and sullenly saying, None of your business. What do you mean its none of my business if you are Mrs. Rouco?. Estre Berrocal did not fail to add: In name only, it will soon cease to be!. What, you dont want to see Paulita anymore?. Estre Berrocal froze: What do you mean?. This man, isnt he bad enough to threaten her with Paulita? Adam Roucos dark eyes were cold as he stared at her and spoke calmly, Literally. You! Adam Rouco, has it ever been said that you are truly despicable?. The man merely responded indifferently and reached up to turn off hisputer, moving as if in one fluid motion, without warning. I could be more despicable. Estre Berrocal was furious, Adn Rouco, I havent put my drawing away yet!. Bastard! Bastard! He did it on purpose! Estre Berrocal stood up, but the aura of Adn Rouco was so strong that she lost all her momentum. Eat with me. No! He had done this to her, and he wanted her to eat with him? No way!!! Adn Rouco didnt get angry, he bent down and lifted her onto his shoulders! Hey, Adn Rouco! Head on the ground again! Estre Berrocals anger was mounting and her hands clenched into fists as she punched him in the back, Adam Rouco, put me down! You scoundrel! You pervert! You pervert! You pervert! Do you hear me? Cuss, keep cursing, youre going to be hungry for dinner. You old rascal! You old pervert! You old pervert!N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. As a result, the man led her briskly towards the elevator as he began sardonically, Naughty, kinky I ept, but old? I dont ept. Estre Berrocal was about to vomit blood! This man has no shame! The entire building, echoing with Estre Berrocals shouted curses, ended, locked in the presidents special elevator. As soon as the elevator doors closed, Estre Berrocal struggled a couple more times, Put me down!. This time, Adam Rouco did put her down, but as soon as he did, the mans long legs closed over her, pushing her between the elevator wall and his chest, and the scent of male hormones immediately enveloped her. Estre Berrocals heartbeat elerated indefinitely. The low, hypnotizing male voice above her head rang out, How well do you know Jonathan Tasis? Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, what did she mean? The mans voice was cold as he asked, To what extent? Have you been in her bed? Her chin, grasped by the mans long, cold fingers, she was forced to look directly into his deep, dark eyes. Adam Rouco, thats how nasty you think. Disgusting. Anger, humiliation and aplex of unspeakable grievances and emotions piled up in his heart. It was a strange emotion; when she was looked at like that by her fellow creators, at most she would get angry, but she didnt feel bad about it, let alone hope that any misunderstandings they had about her would one day be cleared up. But when Adn Rouco misunderstood her in that way, he felt like crying and asking her what she thought of her. The man stared at the irritation under her watery eyes and released her chin, but still held her captive in that small space, looking down at her with his handsome face downcast. Do my words fall on deaf ears? I had told him not to get too close to Jonathan Tasis. Estre Berrocal bit her lip: If you really wanted the best for me, I would listen to you, but you leave me out of thepetition because of Olivia Montes, why should I listen to you?. Adn Rouco frowned and said coldly, Im not helping Olivia Montes. Youre full of shit! Youre helping her! If youre not helping her, then tell me, why didnt you allow me to enter the contest?. The way she was throwing a tantrum now, in Adam Roucos eyes, had a slightly petnt tinge to it, and perhaps she felt it herself, her face heating up slightly and her eyes wandering. Adam Roucos hand went around her waist and he lowered his head to say, I dont want you to spend the night with another man. Estre Berrocal raised her eyes and met his deep, intent, burning gaze, blushing even more, her eyes going nowhere, finally settling on the lump in her throat. Me, I didnt enter the contest to spend a night with Jonathan Tasis, me, I wanted to go from illustrator to original artist and get the million dor prize. She had been on fire, but now, because of his words, all her anger had died down and her tone had not hardened at all, it was just soft and clingy. How could it be that in front of Adn Rouco, she lost her temper and forgave him so easily at his mere words? Adam Rouco looked at her flushed face, her eyes downcast, and his dark eyes darkened as he leaned in to kiss her. The elevator door, with a jingle, opened at that moment. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 92: The Martinez family goes bankrupt Santino Yepes, who was about to enter the elevator, immediately stood up and covered his eyes. That what BOSS, I didnt see anything, go on you guys, go on you guys Santino Yepes raised his hand to press the elevators close button when Adn Rouco straightened up, put a hand in his pocket, turned around and blocked the door with a long arm, and said coldly to Santino Yepes, Do you think I feel like going on? The corners of Santino Yepes mouth twitched, the boss wasnt going to hold a grudge for thister and give him the boot! Adn Rouco looked again at Estre Berrocal, who was still locked in the elevator with a red face, and spoke in a soft voice: Dont you want to get out, do you want me to take you? Estre Berrocal blushed even more, who wants me to carry her? Santino Yepes immediately said with a smile, Boss, lunch for two has been ordered in your office. Thest words, for two, were slightly provocative, and even the look in his eyes had a deeper meaning. Estre Berrocal followed Adn Rouco to the presidents office, one after the other. On the coffee table, next to the sofa, there are two meals, several dishes with aromas and vors that whet the appetite. Estre Berrocal, already hungry, sat down on the sofa to contemte the delicious food and was about to pick up the chopsticks to eat when Adn Rouco pulled out a set of keys from his desk and threw it in front of her. What is this? Estre Berrocals eyes flickered to the keys of a BMW.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Since you entered the contest for the prize money to buy a car, now that Ive bought it for you, you can quit the contest. Estre Berrocal frowned, she had thought that Adn Rouco had understood her in the elevator and had stopped opposing her participation in the Yahua animation contest, but she had not expected the man to be so stubborn. Estre Berrocal didnt even touch the car keys, she put the china she was holding on the coffee table and said, If you have given me the car so I wont participate in the contest, then I dont want the car, Adn Rouco, I have my own ambitions, if you really want the best for me, please dont get involved in this. Im definitely going to participate. The woman was even more stubborn than he was. Adn Rouco pulled a limited edition tinum credit card from his wallet and dropped it in front of her, This card has no limit. Estre Berrocal stared at the tinum credit card, Adn Rouco, you have done everything possible to keep me out of this contest. She picked up the credit card, pinned it to her and stood up to leave the office, the man grabbed her wrist and furrowed his eyebrows, his dark eyes boring into her irritated face, Where are you going? Estre Berrocal curved her lips, Mr. Adn, Im full, you can have lunch. He threw off his shackles and quickly ran out of the office. Adn Rouco red at the credit card lying at his feet and the car keys on his desk. What was in this womans head that she didnt want an unlimited credit card or a car from him, but had to go to this stupid contest? For one million dors? Or did he really want to spend an evening with Jonathan Tasis? Adn Rouco sulked in his chest and dialed a phone with a sullen look on his face. Olivia Montes, who was having lunch, was not expecting a call from Adn Rouco at that hour and happily picked up the phone. Adam, have you eaten yet? Do you want me toe over and eat with you?. No, Ive already eaten. Adn Rouco cast a cold nce at the untouched food on the coffee table, the fire in his chest growing even more. So you called me is? Earlier you proposed to give a million cash prize in the winning work of Yahua animation contest, I thought carefully, it is only a small contest, not even apetition, the prize item is canceled, even if there is no cash prize, they should give their best, the creative department original artist so high annual sry, not for nothing. So what? The award program was a trifle, Adn Rouco had always been generous in his work, only the annual reward for capable employees of the Rouco Group was generous enough, the prize money was more than the annual sry of an equivalent employee of an averagepany for a year, only this time, how could Adn Rouco call her specifically for a small prize of one million and ask her to cancel it? In the past, Adn Rouco would not have been bothered by such a trivial matter. And, as the award had been announced a long time ago, to withdraw it now would, I fear, create some hard-to-convince gossip. Adam, its just that the award has been on the street for a long time, and if we were to withdraw it now, Im afraid there would beints that the Rouco Group is not keeping its word. Adn Rouco spoke coldly: The award is open to anyone, except Estre Berrocal. Olivia Montes froze and then, in good humor, smiled, Okay, then well do as you say. After hanging up the phone, Olivia Montes hooked her red lips in triumph. Did Adam mean to say that this time, whatever happened, Estre Berrocal would not let herself win the contest? What was she afraid of? Even Adn was on her side and was helping her to exclude Estre Berrocal, who would soon be expelled from the Rouco Group. The Martnez family. Ivn Martnez had just arrived home when he saw Ivn Martnezs father bowing his head in dismay. Dad, whats wrong with you?. As soon as he heard Ivn Martnezs voice, the darkness under Ivn Martnezs fathers eyes lit up. Ivn, have you reconciled with Irene in thest few days, has it worked or not?. Ivan Martinez frowned and shook his head, Dad, I think Irene and I are done. You cant separate yourself from Irene Guilln just like that, we at Grupo Martnez are on the verge of not being able to support ourselves and without otherpanies to finance us, we at Grupo Martnez will go bankrupt. Ivn Martnezs face turned white, Dad, how can thepanys situation be so serious? Why, why didnt you tell me before?. Would it have been useful for me to tell you? I tell you, if I had told Irene, I would have been afraid they would have repudiated the marriage, but you were about to get married and then Estre Berrocal messed it up, and if you hadnt married Irene, the Guillns wouldnt have helped the Martnez, much less paid for the Martnez Group to go ahead. Ivn, I think the Martnez Group is going to go bankrupt. Dad, Im going to beg Irene not to be so cruel as to see our family go bankrupt! Hold on, Ill be right there!. Estre Berrocal was about to leave work when she received a call from Ivn Martnez. She didnt want to answer, her rtionship with Ivn Martnez had ended three years ago, but the phone rang for a long time and Estre Berrocal picked it up with a sullen look on her face. Mr. Ivan, what can I do for you? Star Estre Berrocal was stunned, as Ivn Martnez, on the other end of the phone, cried in a sobbing voice. Estre I ampletely done with Irene and now our family business is going bankrupt, I went to beg Irene to help the Martinez Group, Irene had no regard for my former friendship with her and said she wouldnt lend me a dime, I dont know why now all the banks wont lend to our family Estre Berrocal had no idea that Ivan Martinez and the Martinez family had fallen into such a state overnight, Why are you calling me to tell me this? For me, the more decayed you are now, the happier I am, and dont forget what you did to me in the first ce. Ivn Martnez deserves to be in this situation now. Ivan Martinez shook his head, No, Im not calling to ask for your help, Im desperate, but I want to apologize before I leave. Before he left? Did he want tomit suicide? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 93: Jumping into the lake to save his life Star I do not know what to do now I I felt so sorry for you in the first ce At the end of the sentence, Ivan Martinezs voice on the phone sobbed, Estre Berrocal froze for a few seconds before she heard a strong wind at her side and frowned, Where are you? Im by Oles Lake. This Ivan Martinez, he didnt really want tomit suicide by jumping into theke, did he? Estre Berrocal had reached the end of her rtionship with him, but that did not mean that she did not save him from death. He hated Ivn Martnez at first, but he hated Shens mother and daughter more. He had made a scene at Ivan Martinez and Irene Guillens weddingst time, and now that the marriage between Ivan Martinez and Irene Guillen had failed and the Martinez family had been ruined, he had settled the score with Ivan Martinez. Star Now I really want to die If I had not let myself go, this would not be what has happened between us now, and the Martinez family might not be in this situation Im sorry Estre, Im so sorry. Dont be impulsive, if you die, what will your family do? The Martinez family is bankrupt, I have nothing left Ivan Martinezs words were suddenly interrupted and the call was terminated, when Estre Berrocal called back, the phone waspletely dead. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat C Ivan Martinez hadnt really jumped into theke, had he? It was already time to leave work, so he packed his bag and hurried out of the office. He got off the elevator and exited the Rouco Group building, where he met Adn Roucos car in the subway parking lot. The Spyker stops firmly in front of her, blocking her way. The window was down and Adn Rouco, inside, ordered him in a cold voice: Get in. They were still fighting, and if Adn Rouco knew she was going to Ivn Martnez, the man would not let her leave, so Estre Berrocal refused: I have something else to do, Ill take a cab. Estre Berrocal, thinking of the lives at stake, hurried to get into the cab on the side of the road. driver, to Oles Lake! Inside the Spyker, Mateo Galvez, sitting in the passenger seat, pushed his long fingers over his gold-rimmed sses on the bridge of his nose and stared at Estre Berrocals back as she sped away, mockingly, Your little leon is in no hurry to meet some man, is she? Its a rare asion when our Mr. Adam has a hot face. Mateo Galvez was enjoying a moment of fun when the mans thin lips spat two words coldly: Get out of the car. Huh? Matthew Glvez turned his head and looked at Adn Rouco: Adn, you cant be serious, you cant even joke anymore?. Adn Roucos face was cold and he didnt say a word, Matthew Glvez got out of the car looking helpless. As soon as he got out of the car, Spyker gave him a puff of dust. Matthew Glvez spat in her face: Nico Amengual is a strict wife, but even Adn Rouco is spellbound!. When Estre Berrocal arrived at Lago Oles, she was relieved to find Ivn Martnez still sitting on a bench by theke. She approached him and scolded him with a scowl: Ivan Martinez, youre sick! If you really wanted to die, you wouldnt have phoned me, youd have gone into theke with your head in the sand! Ive never seen anyone who really wants to kill themselves talk so much before they die! As soon as Ivan Martinez saw her, he stood up and hugged her, Estre, you still care about me, dont you? If you didnt care about me, you wouldnt be in such a hurry toe here and worry about me killing myself. Estre, can we start over? Ivn Martnez was so moved that he hugged Estre Berrocal so tightly that she was momentarily startled and reached out her hand to push him hard: Whats wrong with you! I dont want to be thest person you talk to before you die. If the police investigate I will be the number one suspect. Ivn Martnez had been mistreated by Irene Guilln, right, and wanted to start over with her? Star, I know you y hard to get, but you still care about me, dont you, can we start over? Ive discovered that the only person I really love is you Estre Berrocal got goose bumps, raised her hand and pushed him away with such force that Ivan Martinez, unsuspecting, rushed into Lake Oles behind her! Ah-! Tud! Two sounds, which echoed in theke. One was the sound of Ivan Martinez screaming and the other was the sound of Ivan Martinez falling into the water. Estre Berrocal stood there for three seconds. She had pushed Ivan Martinez into theke! Ivan Martinez in theke, struggling desperately, Ah! Star cough help me! cough I dont know how to water ah Damn, Ivan Martinez is a dry duck! Estre Berrocal hurried to remove the bag from her body and jumped straight into theke. Not far away, next to a willow tree, a ck probe captured a scene, all in one shot. By the time Estre Berrocal had pulled Ivn Martnez out, he had choked on the water and fainted. Estre Berrocal pressed her hands on his chest: Hey, wake up, Ivn Martnez, wake up. God, if Ivan Martinez had died like that, would she have been a murderer? It took a lot of chestpressions for Ivn Martnez to spit out the water he had choked on! Cough cough cough Estre Berrocal took her cell phone out of her purse and called an ambnce: This is Oles Lake, someone is drowning, send an ambnce!. Estre Berrocal had just hung up the phone when Ivn Martnez grabbed her by the wrist and hugged her tightly, Estre thank you thank you She was unprepared and pushed him away unconsciously, Ivan Martinez, we broke up, today even if the one who fell into the water was a passerby, I would have jumped in to save him, besides, it was me who identally pushed you into the water, the ambnce will be here soon, if there is nothing else, Im leaving now. Star! You still refuse to forgive me? Estre Berrocal didnt turn around, she just bit her lip and let out a softugh: You should have thought of this when you teamed up with Irene Guilln against me. Estre Berrocal had never been a big-hearted person, and now that the damage was done, there was no way to undo it. With Ivn Martnez, it was all over. Olivia Montes, who had just returned to the Rouco family, received a call from Irene Guilln. Hello, Miss Irene? Miss Olivia, I have just seen some very interesting videos and photos and I have sent them to you by email, if you have time to see them, I have posted them on the inte and I am sure that soon, Adn Rouco will also see them.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Olivia Montes hung up the phone and clicked on her email to see that it was a video of Estre Berrocal rescuing someone from theke, and it was none other than Estre Berrocals ex-boyfriend, Ivn Martnez. In the photo, the two embrace affectionately! What a drag! I didnt know Estre Berrocal had an affair with so many men. If Adam had seen them, he would have lost his impression of Estre Berrocal. Not long after, a hot search quickly spread on Weibo C North City heroine jumps intoke to save others! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 94: A Purely Sexual Relationship After Adn Rouco picked Paulita up from daycare and took her home, an anonymous email arrived in his inbox. When she opened it, it contained a video featuring a man and a woman who were no strangers to her: Ivn Martnez and Estre Berrocal. Adam Roucos dark eyes were sharp and cold as he looked at the man and woman drenched in the video, frowning slightly. After work, Estre Berrocal had left in such a hurry to look for Ivn Martnez? And throw herself into the river, regardless of her safety, to save the man who had abandoned her? Adn Roucos heart was filled with rage at this thought. Paulita dropped her backpack and ran to Adn Roucosp, asking, Papa, when will Estre be back? Adn Rouco asked the maid to take Paulita upstairs to y, and just as Paulita went upstairs, Estre Berrocal returned. She was soaked to the bone, her long hair stuck to her small face and she looked terrible. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Adn Rouco sitting on the sofa with his long legs bent nonchntly, his face cold and icy, his gaze directed at her with icy scorn. What have you been doing? I I identally fell into the water. If he had known, he would have returned to La Vi Berrocal to shower and change clothes, but wouldnt it have been even stranger to return in different clothes? But now Adn Rouco was looking at her with a look so sharp that she could not disguise it, and she stammered: Well, Im a little sick, so first Im going to take a shower. With that, Estre Berrocal went upstairs to take a shower, but behind her Adn Rouco said in a cold voice: Stop. Estre Berrocals back stiffened and stayed there until Adn Rouco came striding over with his long legs. Dont you have anything to exin to me? No, no Why was he looking at her like that, did he know something?Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. She didnt think Adn Rouco would let her go so easily, but the man didnt say another word, just sulked and went upstairs alone to his study. Estre Berrocal froze, had she done something to upset him? Estre Berrocal had just gotten out of the shower when she was shaken and chained by a tremendous force. She shuddered and looked up to see Adam Roucos dark eyes locked on hers, and her face grew hot, not knowing if it was because the water was too hot or because her eyes were too hot. What, what are you doing? Estre Berrocal could not defend herself from his deep, intent gaze, and although she reminded herself not to be fooled by his looks, she was mesmerized by him again and again. The man cupped her chin with his long fingers and lowered his head to kiss her moist, soft lips, Estre Berrocal resisted twice, but when his familiar, fresh masculine scent enveloped her, she let herself be half carried to the bed. At the height of their passion, Adn Rouco pushed her back against the bed, his eyes coldly boring into her flushed face, How many times have you had sex with Ivn Martnez? I havent As soon as the words left her lips, Adn Rouco took her forcefully into the most extreme world of sensuality. A million white lights shed before her eyes, like the morning horizon, and she was almost deted, buried half unconscious in Adam Roucos chest. I dont know how long she had been asleep, but the warmth around her faded and she unconsciously touched the side of the bed with her eyes closed; it was empty. She snapped her eyes open and saw Adn Rouco standing on the edge of the bed, his back to her, buckling the belt of his suit pants. Estre Berrocals mind was vaguely dizzy and she looked up at the ceiling before realizing that Adn Rouco had slept with her again. How was I going to break off such an ufortable rtionship if it reached the point of no return? But she was not the kind of person who thought long term, and she was toozy to think about such problems. She had even thought for a moment that sleeping with Adn Rouco once was sleeping, twice was sleeping, three or four times was sleeping, and it wasnt sure who would lose out. Adn Rouco puts his clothes back on and resumes his well-dressed and ascetic appearance, nothing like the beast he used to be in bed. He appears to have showered and changed into his formal clothes. Estre Berrocal unconsciously opens the door and asks, Where are you going?. The mans back was still turned to her and he did not look at her, merely saying coolly, I dont seem to be obliged to inform you where Im going. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, had they just slept with her and this man had pulled up his pants and disowned her? The aggression was so thick in her throat that she couldnt get it up or down, which made her angry and upset and incredibly humiliated. Adn Rouco did not return her gaze, but left the bedroom with his long legs and did not return. In the evening, when Felipa called her for dinner, Estre Berrocal didnt feel like going downstairs and spent the rest of the evening clutching her pillow. She cursed Adn Rouco several times in her mind, she was still not happy, but she reminded herself that this was thest time she would let Adn Rouco sleep with her. Perhaps because Adn Rouco had been so cold after sleeping with her, Estre Berrocal felt like a bit of a bitch, knowing that he had no interest in her and that the only interest he had was in bed, but she had willingly fallen in love with him and let him sleep with her lightly! The more I thought about it, the more it got worse and the more tears fell without warning. Damned Adn Rouco! Throughout the night, Adn Rouco did not return. Estre Berrocal did not sleep much all night and the next day she went to the office with red and swollen eyes. As soon as he entered the office, he saw several female colleagues gathered there discussing the matter. Estre Berrocal didnt think anything of it at first, but when she took her seat, a headline popped up on her phone. The president of the Rouco Group, Adn Rouco, goes out with the actress Mica in the wee hours of the morning in a bar, and they behave intimately, as if they were close to each other A blurry, dimly lit photo, but of a man and a woman with heads bowed, whispering something in an intimate gesture, pierced Estre Berrocals eyes. A p of thunder exploded in his head. Estre Berrocals face turned white and froze for a long time. So Adn Rouco had stayed out all night because he had a date with a vedette? And after sleeping with her. An inexplicable wave of nausea rolled from the pit of her stomach to the back of her throat and she retched twice, covering her mouth with a handkerchief. In his chest, it was as if oil, salt, vinegar and tea had been poured, mixed in an indescribable way. Throughout the morning, Estre Berrocal had not felt like working, and had only made a few fragmentary sketches, all of which had failed. She looked at the diamond ring she wore on her ring finger, bit her lip, took it off and threw it on the table in a snatch. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 95: Sending Flowers 66th floor, Presidents office. As Santino Yepes sorted through Adn Roucos papers, he took a cautious nce at the newspaper next to him, which showed a photo of Adn Rouco and Mica, a popr celebrity, exchanging words and behaving intimately. First thing in the morning, Adn Rouco enters the office, all fresh, he doesnt seem to havee to work from home, as he smells of cigarettes, alcohol and womens perfume. Presumably he spent the night in a bar. Adn Rouco was not one to have fun and rarely went out to the bars, could it be because he had a fight with Miss Estre? That, Chief, this paper has a value to write about it, should I go take care of it?. Adn Rouco looked coldly at the newspaper sitting next to him and replied in a cold voice: No need. Santino Yepes was perplexed, was this a tacit approval of the gossip? Or was the gossip true? But, as far as he knew, wasnt Mica in a rtionship? And she is Mr. Nicos wife, so the boss is meddling? Adn Roucos face was like ice and Santino Yepes was half silent, debating whether to tell him about Estre Berrocals jump into theke to save Ivn Martnez. Boss, yesterday afternoon a video was posted on the inte of Miss Star jumping into the water to save a mans life and it fermented badly, but of course it was nothing negative The man tersely instructed, Delete it immediately and take down the hot news. Santino Yepes froze and then nodded, Yes, Ill get right on it.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. In the creative department, Olivia Montes came out of her office after answering a phone call, pped her hands and said to everyone, We need a painter on set. We need to add some costumes for the female lead, but at the moment we cant find a costume designer, so we have to send a painter to draw some sketches of the costumes, as requested by the props team. Which one of you is going?. Several of those who wanted to see the stars on set raised their hands to go, Director Olivia, I just finished my case and have nothing to do now, why dont I go? Id like to go too, Ive been with the Rouco Group for a long time and I havent been on the set much. There was a lot of chatter, but finally Olivia Montes eyes fell on Estre Berrocal, who had not spoken. She had just seen the news about Adn Rouco and Mica this morning, and Im sure Estre Berrocal had also seen it. Estre Berrocal, why dont you leave, I think you are the most idle person in the whole department, you just joined not long ago and you dont have a single case on your hands, why dont you leave?. Estre Berrocal did not expect to be appointed, nor to be given such a nice job, so she thought Olivia Montes would not be so kind and said, Director Olivia, there are many who want to leave, why dont you let them go? Olivia Montes looked coldly at the colleagues who wanted to leave and said, A few have more important things to do, you go, now. Estre Berrocal had to leave the office with herptop and head to the set, amidst a lot of envious looks. On the set, there were several well-known stars in costume, hanging from their curtains for a fight scene. Estre Berrocal approached the director with her notebook in her hand: Director, I am the painter of the creative department. Oh, wait a minute. The director immediately shouted Cut, Take a break, Mica,e here, let the costume designer take your measurements, the painter is here, make a draft and go to the factory, otherwise there wont be time to make the costumes for those scenester. Mica? Is Mica the female protagonist of this y? Estre Berrocal had not yet reacted when she saw a young woman in a purple dress approaching from a short distance away. Micas beauty was breathtaking, with her white skin and red lips, her delicate eyebrows, her femininity and her beauty, she was a goddess. Suddenly she understood why Olivia Montes had asked her toe to the set. Olivia Montes must have seen this mornings entertainment reports and had sent her here on purpose to provoke her with Mica. Mica approached Estre Berrocal and smiled politely, Hello. Estre Berrocal nodded at her, Hello. The costume designer from the props team takes Micas measurements with a soft ruler, while the director describes the overall style and details of the costume to Estre Berrocal, who turns on theputer and draws pictures while coloring the costume ording to the colors specified by the director. Mica, who had finished taking measurements, walked over and looked at the name written on the work number hanging from Estre Berrocals cor and a look of surprise crossed her eyes, You are Estre Berrocal?. She froze and looked at Mica with some astonishment, You know me?. From Paulitas mouth, I dont know if that counts as knowing. Paulita? It seems that Paulita knows Mica well, so it seems that Adn Rouco and Mica are very good friends The fact that Adn Rouco had a daughter that the outside world did not know, but that Mica knew so well, was enough to show how much Adn Rouco trusted Mica. Paulita is very fond of you, this girl is very poor, she has grown up without a mother, you must be good to Paulita. Mica unscrewed a bottle of mineral water and took a sip while chatting with Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips: Me, of course Im going to be good to Paulita. Paulita was her own daughter and no doubt she would be good to Paulita. Estre Berrocal did not understand what Mica was trying to say, but looking at her face to face, Estre Berrocal felt that Mica was kind, not like Olivia Montes, who could y tricks on her, but why was Mica so kind to Paulita when she knew she was very fond of her? Wasnt Mica afraid that Adn Rouco would choose her? Estre Berrocals mind is in turmoil and, after a few words with Mica, she doesnt feel like talking any more, but wants to finish her drawings and get back to work. Mica was, without a doubt, a woman of great beauty and temperament, and Estre Berrocal was not surprised that Adn Rouco had be infatuated with her. Despite his thoughts, his heart was turning sour. The image of Mica and Adn Rouco in the bar, which she had seen repeatedly in her mind, disturbed her. In the presidents office. Santino Yepes reported carefully, fearing to say the wrong word peoples heads fall to the floor, CHIEF, a moment ago Director Olivia sent Miss Estre to the set, Miss Estre is afraid that now she has run into Miss Mica, this morning you and Miss Mica scandal, so big, Miss Estre is afraid to see Miss Mica, heart Adn Roucos thin lips curved: Send a bouquet of flowers to the set. Huh? To, to whom? A hint of calction radiated from the mans deep-set eyes. I had a good time with Micast night, for Mica, of course. Santino Yepes wiped his sweat, the boss really doesnt think its a big deal? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 96: Misunderstanding resolved! Ten minutester, two bouquets of flowers were delivered from the set. One was a bouquet of red roses that Santino Yepes had bought at the florists shop downstairs in the Rouco Group, and the other was a bouquet of white dew roses from the delivery man. Miss Mica, your flowers, please sign for them. Some people on the set began to raise their voices: Two bouquets, big star! Who do you choose, the red roses or the white roses? Santino Yepes awkwardly rubbed his nose and said with a smile, Miss Mica, our boss says he had a good time with youst night, so he sends you a bouquet of flowers to thank you. Estre Berrocal, who operated the keyboard, froze her fingers. Adn Rouco had actually spent the previous night with Mica. Last night, Adn Rouco had really spent the night with Mica, and it had been a good time. Damn Adn Rouco, the womanizer. He wants Olivia Montes, but now he wants Mica, who does he want? I dont know if Im more angry or sad, or if I feel sorry for falling in love with a man with double standards, but my chest is tight and I just want to get off the set. Over there, Mica looked at Estre Berrocal, smiled meaningfully and said cheerfully, Since your Mr. Adam is so kind, Ill take the bouquet of red roses, of course. As for this bouquet of white roses Mica hooked her red lips and smiled slightly, This bouquet of white roses, give it to your Mr. Adam, consider it a return gift. Mica took the bouquet of white roses from the messengers hand and tucked it into Santino Yepes arms. The messenger hastened to say, Miss Mica, Mr. Nico has said that this bouquet is for you and that it cannot be given to anyone else. If he gave me the flowers, they are mine, do I need his permission to give them to anyone?. This Santino Yepes understood that the white roses, which had been sent by Nico Amengual, had been sent by chance by Adn Rouco at the same time, and now Mica was taking this bouquet of red roses, angry with the white roses? Estre Berrocal, who had finished her sketches, left the set with her notebook in hand. At that point, a middle-aged woman in the group stabbed her with a knife. Mica, Im going to stab you in the face! If it werent for you! My husband wouldnt have divorced me. Estre Berrocal deflected the knife with her notebook, but the knife cut her arm so deeply that the blood gushed out in clots! Miss Star! Santino Yepes knocked the knife out of the womans hand and security rushed to the scene and took her to the ground! The cut on Estre Berrocals arm was so deep that blood was dripping down her hand, and it looked so chilling that Santino Yepes immediately called Adn Rouco. Boss, Miss Star is hurt,e here. Mica grabbed a pack of tissues from the ce and continued to help Estre Berrocal stop the bleeding. The cut is too deep, we have to go to the hospital, Santino, take Miss Estre to the hospital now!. Santino Yepes held up Estre Berrocal, Miss Estre, how are you? Im fine. Estre Berrocal had somehow managed to push Mica away when she saw the knifeing. He could have dodged it, but if he had, the knife would have cut Micas back instead of her arm, and even more, it would have hit one of her organs, with unimaginable consequences. Adn Rouco arrived with long legs and, seeing the amount of blood that had spilled from Estre Berrocals arm, coldly scolded her, How did you hurt yourself? Mica exined: Miss Estre is because of me. Before she could finish the sentence, Adn Rouco lifted Estre Berrocal up with a scowl and scolded her, Who gave you permission to take a knife for someone else? Did he scold her for taking a knife for her soulmate? What was her heart made of? The aggression she had been holding back for so long came to a head, and Estre Berrocal clenched her fists tightly and said with bloodshot eyes, Put me down! I dont want your attention! Who are you to tell me what to do, Adn Rouco, you son of a bitch!. The man ignored her and held her tighter, If you keep moving, the blood will only flow faster, so if you dont want to bleed out, behave!. Estre Berrocal looked at him with reddened eyes, but no longer dared to move, and two lines of coldness fell in silence. Adn Rouco took her in his arms and walked quickly to the car. This is from N?velDrama.Org. When they arrived at the hospital, Estre Berrocals eyes were tearing with pain as she cleaned the wound. The thin, white arm, tinged red by a thick pool of blood, caused the skin to tingle, especially as Estre Berrocal clutched at her shirt, wincing, and Adn Rouco frowned, unable to resist scolding the doctor who was cleaning her. Be gentle! The doctor was innocently scolded, Sir, I have been gentle enough, if I am lighter I will not be able to clean it, why dont you clean it?. Adn Roucos face was sullen, his lips were pursed and he did not say another word. He put his arm around Estre Berrocals shoulders and, seeing that she was crying, reached out his hand and wiped the tears from her face, saying quietly, Hold on. But she was not crying from pain, but from sadness, but she took the opportunity to cry openly about the wound and the bleeding. Once the doctor bandaged the wound, he ordered, Its okay now, then you will be prescribed an anti-inmmatory and topical medication. Go back and take care of it. Adn Rouco took her in his arms and carried her out of the debridement room. Once outside, Estre Berrocal began to struggle: Put me down, I can walk alone! The man frowned and warned him, If you move again, I will not be responsible for any open wounds. Estre Berrocal said negatively, You will not be responsible if I move or not!. Adam Roucos dark eyes sank and anger rose in his heart, Yesterday you jumped into the water to save someone, today you are defending someone from a knife, Estre Berrocal, why didnt I see you as such a great person? Did he know about the fact that he jumped into theke yesterday to save Ivan Martinez? He said biting his lip, I saved your lover today and you dont even appreciate me, but you keep talking nonsense, Adam Rouco, do you have any conscience?. I didnt ask you to save her! The man gave him a deep, cold look. Estre Berrocal felt angry and aggrieved: Why are you mean? If it werent for me, Mica would be in the hospital right now! He was very aggressive, as if she had done something wrong, and the more he thought about it, the more tears rolled down his face. He left her on a bench in the hospital hallway and knelt in front of her, wiping her tears with his hands, while patiently softening his voice and asking, Are you in pain? Estre Berrocal cried like a little girl: How can such a deep cut not hurt with so much blood? It hurt, it hurt a lot. In that choked, yet yful tone, there was also a softness, like a pout, as Adam Roucos fingertips gently rubbed the wound bandaged with white gauze. Mica has nothing to do with me, protect yourself and dont hurt yourself again trying to save others. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 97: A Relationship Beyond You had a good night with Micast night, and are you still okay with Mica?. Are all men like that, saying one thing and doing another behind their backs? The photos of him and Mica at the barst night were known all over town, and Adn Rouco thought she was stupid or blind to say she had no rtionship with Mica? Adam Roucos dark eyes bore into her, examining her for a moment, then he slowly opened his mouth with deeper meaning, I did have a good time with Micast night. You! Scoundrel! Scoundrel! Bastard! Estre Berrocal got up to leave, but Adn Rouco grabbed her faster and pulled her into his arms, the man leaned over and asked with a smile in her ear, Are you angry? Adam Roucos heart rejoiced for no reason at the sight of his little lions fury. Why are you hugging me if you are so happy with Mica? Let go of me, Adn Rouco. The person in her arms, struggling desperately, identally touched the wound on her arm, causing her face to crumple in pain and tears to fall from her eyes. Adn Rouco bent his head and pressed his thin lips to hers, speaking in a low, muffled voice. Mica and I did have a good timest night, but only with the drinks, and you know Mateo Galvez, he was there. Estre Berrocal blushed and pushed him away, they were in a hospital, in public, and he had just kissed her like that? Unconsciously she raised her hand and touched her lips where he had kissed her, he had only kissed her in a carefree way, but the temperature of his lips was extraordinarily hot, it burned and spread to her whole neck. Adn Rouco put his hand to his forehead and scoffed, Aside from your arm, do you have a fever? Estre Berrocals face burned red and she pped his hand away as she muttered in a twisted voice, I dont have a fever. Adn Rouco looked at her gently, and Estre Berrocal froze for a moment. It was as if a million deer crashed into his heart. Arriving at the car, Estre Berrocal sat in the passenger seat, holding her breath for the entire ride, and only when she saw that she was almost at the Rouco Group, did she stammer and ask, So you werent the only one with Micast night, Mr. Mateo? Am I not exining myself clearly enough, or is it that you dont understand enough?. Adam Roucos dark eyes gave him a yful look. But what were they doing so close to each other if they were just drinking? Estre Berrocal remembered the photo and frowned in disgust: Drinking is drinking, is it necessary to get so close?. It sounded a bit like a wife questioning her. Adn Roucos thin lips hooked: The bar is too noisy, how can I hear it if I dont go near it?. The tone of voice is indifferent and calm, as if he is not thinking about anything. But even so, that did not change the fact that Mica was Adn Roucos confidante, and if she was not, what was she doing in a bar at night, drinking so intimately, when Estre Berrocal did not believe that Adn Rouco was one of those who did not go to bed, when he was one of those who were always ready to give his wishes. He wanted to ask her something else, but then he thought it wasnt his, that they had slept together a couple of times and identally made a baby, intimate and yet paradoxically strange. As there was no emotional basis between them, Estre Berrocal waspletely bereft. Adn Rouco, who was driving, suddenly realized that the little woman was quite pretty when she was jealous. Before meeting Estre Berrocal, the women who had surrounded him were women who knew how to behave, who knew when to be jealous, who knew how to restrain themselves and who knew how to behave.This is from N?velDrama.Org. How can she be a good mother to Paulita when she herself is a child? Its just that this woman is increasingly influencing his mood, and Adn Rouco still cant decide if thats a good thing or a bad thing. Adn Roucos cell phone rang as the Spyker pulled into the Rouco Groups subway garage. Out of the corner of her eye, Estre Berrocal sees that the caller ID is Mica. Adn Rouco looks at her and picks up the phone withoutint. Mica asks, How is Miss Estre, is she badly hurt?. Hes fine, just a few cuts on his arm and a little blood, nothing serious. Thats nice. Estre Berrocal, dragging an injured arm, opened the car door and headed for the elevator, Adn Rouco got out and followed her at a brisk pace, snapping his uninjured arm, Youre injured at work today, Ill let you have the rest of the afternoon. Id rather not, Director Olivia I will greet Director Olivia on your behalf. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips, her arm really hurt and she really didnt want to go back to work right now. Can I go home then? Adn Rouco did not let go: No. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, I thought you said I should rest, where am I going to rest if I dont go home? To my office. Im not going. Estre Berrocal turned to leave, but Adn Rouco took her in his arms and carried her to the elevator on long, firm legs. This man, he was so dominant! Once in the office, Adn Rouco ced Estre Berrocal on the sofa. Estre Berrocal had just found afortable position on the sofa when her cell phone rang, and Adn Rouco joined her gaze to the name that jumped out. She froze, not knowing whether to answer or not. That is, until the male voice over her head faintly begins, Ex-boyfriends call, no answer?. Although the tone was indifferent, Estre Berrocal detected a hint of mockery and picked up the phone immediately, eagerly. Yes, Ivn Martnez was at least her ex-boyfriend, and Adn Rouco was neither her current nor her ex-boyfriend, so why should she feel guilty? Was it because she had had a physical rtionship with him? It is true that she had only had sexual rtions with him, but she was not the only one who had had such rtions with Adn Rouco. When she picked up the phone, Ivan Martinez said, Estre, you didnt catch a cold yesterday when you jumped into the water to save me, did you? Im back from the hospital, how are you now, Id like toe and see you. Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked at the man who was looking at the papers next to her and said in a low voice: No, I dont have a cold, you dont need toe and see me. Star, yesterday thanks to you, thank you. If it werent for you, I might not be able to think about it now. Estre Berrocal was about to answer when the phone next to her ear was suddenly snatched away by a long, slender, well-boned hand. Adam Roucos face was stern and his tone was cold and forceful, Estre Berrocal is now my person, since she is an ex-boyfriend, I will return to the future. Do not contact her again. With that, Adn Rouco hangs up the phone. Estre Berrocal: She picked up the phone, flushed with disbelief, Who, who are your people? Adan Rouco stared at her, You slept with me and gave birth to my daughter, arent you mine? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 98: She doesn’t want to be his wife! Adn Rouco insisted and Estre Berrocal stepped back. She was his wife if she had slept with him and bore him children, and she wasnt the only one who met that criterion! Even if Mica did not fit this criterion, what about Olivia Montes? Estre Berrocal was not one to hold a grudge, but she could not ept that there was a child between Adn Rouco and Olivia Montes. So Olivia Montes is also your wife Before he could finish his question, Adn Roucos cell phone rang. They both looked up at the same time; it was the daycare phone. Adn Rouco picked up the phone: Hello. Is this Pa Roucos father, please?. Adn Roucos brow furrowed, Yes, whats wrong with Pa Rouco? The kindergarten teacher who was there said anxiously, Pa Roucos father, pleasee to the kindergarten, Pa Rouco is not feeling well since she fell asleep today after lunch, our teacher has taken her temperature and she has almost forty degrees, she has a high fever Before the teacher could finish her sentence, Adn Rouco said in a deep voice: Ill be right there, please physically refresh her first. Good, good. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal asked worriedly, Is Paulita sick?. Yes, a very high fever, Im on my way. Iming with you! Adn Rouco looked at his battered arm: Youd better stay here and wait. Estre Berrocal knew that she could not help and that she might cause some trouble for Adn Rouco, so, although she was worried, she had the courage not to follow him. When Adn Rouco arrived at the nursery, Paulitas face was red and burning. Dad, Pa is sick. Adn Rouco picked up Paulita and told her in a mute, reassuring voice: Hold on a little longer, daddy will take you to the hospital soon and youll be fine. When they arrived at the hospital, the doctor rmended an injection and, once in the injection room, Paulita cried like a wolf, with watery tear stains on her little face, and clung to Adn Roucos neck: Daddy I dont want an injection . Im scared! Daddy, I dont want the injection! The injection hurts! If you dont get the injection you will get burned, behave yourself, after the injection daddy will take you to buy something tasty. Dad, I wont eat the treats! I dont want the shot! The more she cajoled him, the louder he got and Adn Rouco simply stopped cajoling and held the little girl, grabbing her by the restless legs, Doctor, do it. Ooooooooooooooooooo Daddy doesnt love Pa anymore Im going home to tell Grandpa! Tell Estre! Dad is harassing me! Ooooooooooooooooooooooo It wasnt the first time that Adn Rouco brought Paulita in for an injection, so the experience was there, you just have to hold on and hold on for a while. The doctor pulled down the little girls pants and, in a few moments, injected her with a dose of medicine. When the injection was finished, Paulita cried with two big red eyes: Ooooooooooooooooooooooooo . Daddy I dont love you anymore.N?velDrama.Org content. The little girl sobbed and wiped her tears with the back of her hand. Adn Rouco ignored her, carried her and took the medicine prescribed by the doctor and headed for the hospital exit. Rouco Group building, in the presidents office. Estre Berrocal remembered that herptop was still on the set and wondered if it had broken. He was about to go to the set to pick it up when the office door mmed shut. Is anyone there? It was Micas voice. Mica pushed the door and Estre Berrocal, who was sitting on the sofa, froze, but Mica was not surprised. I saw that you had left yourptop on the set and I assumed you were in Mr. Adns office, so I sent it to you. Estre Berrocal was quick to raise her hand to pick it up, Mica was extremely kind and ced theputer on the table, Dont move, I remember the cut was deep, sit down. Estre Berrocal was ttered by Micas good nature, Thank you for bringing me theputer. Mica smiled slightly, Why are you thanking me? I came to thank you, thank goodness you were on the set and saved me from the knife, otherwise I would be in the operating room right now and tomorrows headlines would be: Famous actress Mica stabbed on the set . Anyway, Ill take it as a favor, if you need anything from me in the future, just ask. Estre Berrocal was confused, she didnt expect Mica to be so approachable, she rubbed her neck embarrassed, Actually, I just did You blocked a knife for me, whether intentional or not, I thank you. Someday Ill invite you to dinner with Mr. Adam and bring Paulita. Mica spoke, surprisingly, as if she and Adn Rouco and Paulita were a family of three Didnt Mica did not like Adn Rouco? Had I really misunderstood? Estre Berrocal told the truth: Miss Mica, in reality, I am not Adn Roucos girlfriend. Mica smiled at him intrigued: Just because youre not now doesnt mean you wont be, give it a try. Besides, I dont think Mr. Adam is disinterested in you. Estre Berrocal was even more confused, Miss Mica, dont you like? You dont think I like Mr. Adam, do you? Mica seemed to have heard a great joke, I know, you must have misunderstood because you saw the gossip this morning, how is it possible that Mr. Adam and I Mica unconsciously imagined that image, how would she and Adn Rouco react when their maism was totally opposite! Then you know Paulita very well I know Paulita well because I like children, Adn Rouco and I are not friends, he is a good friend of my husband, so he usually brings Paulita to our house to y, they are two big men talking about things, so Paulita I have to bring her, and since I bring her, I get attached to her. A husband? Is Mica, the national goddess, married? Estre Berrocal had not had time to digest the news when Mica turned her head and smiled at her as she reached the door of her office: By the way, in the photo at the barst night, I asked Mr. Adam especially to cooperate with me. It was to stifle his arrogance. Mica is a tall, cold beauty in the eyes of the public, which creates a sense of distance at first nce, and Estre Berrocal did not expect her to be so popr. The reason Mr. Adam is willing to work with me, I think he and I are starting from the same point, although he didnt say it explicitly,st night, we could both see that he was in a bad mood. Estre Berrocal was stunned, was it because of her? Because she had lied to him yesterday? Mica and Adn Rouco were really innocent For no apparent reason, Estre Berrocal was both relieved and embarrassed. I had thought so badly of Adn Rouco before Paulita had cried all the way. By the time we arrived at the Rouco Group, Paulita was exhausted and had gradually stopped crying. This little girl is good at everything, but she has been spoiled by the old man. Every time she cries, she cries more, and so she cant kick the habit. If Adn Rouco left her alone, she would stop crying for a while, but if he cajoled and addressed her, she would cry more and more. After Adn Rouco led her to the elevator, Paulita threw her arms around his neck and asked, Papa, why dont you cajole me? Dads right, why do I have to fob you off?. Dad youre fobbing me off, I told you not to take the injection, that it hurts, why dont you listen to me, Dad?. Adn Rouco had a serious look on his face, The fever will only go down with the injection, even if your grandfather was there a moment ago, you had to have it. And besides, youll still have to take the injection tomorrow! I dont ooooooooooooooooooo The little girl began to cry again with her mouth wide open until she reached the office on the sixty-sixth floor and before father and daughter had entered, Estre Berrocal heard a loud scream. As soon as the office door opened and Paulita saw Estre Berrocal, she stretched out her little arms for Estre Berrocal to grab her, Ooooooooooooooo . Estre! Estre Berrocal was trying to hug Paulita when Adn Rouco nced at the wound on Estre Berrocals left arm and suddenly sneered, Leave her alone! Why are you so mean to the child, Paulita is already suffering from her illness, if you are mean to her, she will suffer even more. Adn Rouco sulked, left Paulita on the sofa and returned to his desk to work, ignoring herpletely. Estre Berrocal had felt guilty for misunderstanding him, but now, seeing him so mean to Paulita and remembering how good he was with Dante, she got a little angry and said, Pa is a child, but she is still your daughter, you are so patient with Dante, why arent you half as patient with Pa? patience. Just because Dante was a son, born to Olivia Montes, I was extra fond of him, right? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 99: Estrella Berrocal, please do me a favor. Estre Berrocal, with a cold face, hugged Paulita and headed for the office lounge. Adn Rouco stared at the small womans back, frowning slightly. When had he ever been more patient with Dante than with Paulita? In the living room, Estre Berrocal cuddled Paulita for a while, but the little girl was still warm and had cried herself to sleep, so it didnt take long for her to fall asleep in Estre Berrocals arms. When Adn Rouco came in after finishing his paperwork, he saw that Estre Berrocal was looking at Paulita with gentleness. I had never looked at him with such tenderness. Estre Berrocal heard the living room door open and close, turned her head towards him, pursed her lips and said with unmistakable seriousness: Adn Rouco, lets talk. Estre Berrocal left the living room and closed the door behind her. What do you want to talk to me about?. It was Adn Rouco who spoke first.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and plucked up the courage to say, We may be a pretend couple, but you cant erase the fact that I am Paulitas real mother. The man stared at her, I have not erased that fact. Estre Berrocal said after a pause, So, I also have custody of Paulita, who is now the only family in the world that I am with I have custody of Paulita, who is now the only rtive in the world that is rted to me by blood. The mans voice turned cold, So, what are you trying to say? Paulita is the only one for me, but not for you, I know you prefer Dante, can I have custody of Paulita? With those words, Estre Berrocal only felt the gaze over her head like a cold, stern knife. Adn Rouco was a fearsome man, his status, his innate strength and power were something that many feared, and Estre Berrocal trembled to stand before such a man and fight him in a matter she had little chance of winning. In addition, that mans gaze was cold, cold, deep and made Estre Berrocals pores bristle with sweat. He swallowed saliva and spoke dryly, I know that what I can give Paulita is not as good as what the Rouco family has, but I will take care of her with all my love, I Before she could finish her words, the man coldly interrupted her, What makes you think I would give you that opportunity? This woman, who was now talking about the custody of Paulita, what, did she want to take her daughterpletely away from her world? Estre Berrocal clenched her fist, a thin sweat permeated the palm of her hand. Im taking Paulita, on the one hand, my wish is fulfilled, and on the other, it will be good for you. Huh? Take Paulita or for her sake? The man was silent, his dark, hawk-like eyes just staring at her for a long moment. Estre Berrocals heart was pounding as she said stiffly, With Paulita in the Rouco family, there will always be a barrier between you and Olivia Montes, and there is still a little between you and Olivia Montes. The man grabbed her arm and pulled her into his arms unexpectedly, his long, slender hands encircled her back, their bodies, almost pressed together, and their eyes, too, converged. You think I wouldnt want Paulita for Olivia Montes, Estre Berrocal, youre too presumptuous? Such an intimate position made her blush unconsciously, I I do it for your sake, if I take Paulita, you can give all your love to Olivia Montes and Even if you took Paulita with you, would Paulita be willing? Estre Berrocals watery eyes trembled, yes, Paulita had grown up in the Rouco family, here she had her family, her grandfather and her loving father, for Paulita she was just an outsider who had suddenly entered the little girls life. Adn Rouco saw how she wanted to take Paulita away from him, and the fire in his heart was lit! He was in the midst of his thoughts when the mans cold face suddenly approached and before he could pull away, his lips warmed and he captured her soft lips. Mmmm Estre Berrocal tried to push him away, who was surprised when the man pinned her down and pinned her against therge desk, his erect male body pressing oppressively! The mans thin lips pressed against hers, and he spoke coldly, word for word: You want to take Paulita away from me, from the Rouco family, dont even think about it. When Estre Berrocal became aware of Adn Roucos anger, the man was already biting her neck hard, making one mark after another, and she panicked just as hisrge hands were about to remove her clothes. Adn Rouco no this is an office The man sneered at her, Werent you enthusiastic thest time you were in the office?. There was a cold mockery and humiliation under his unfathomable eyes. Last time it was by a ghost, but this time it was reluctantly, and the feeling of such a thing changedpletely. Estre Berrocal resisted even more: I dont want you to let go of me ! Adam Roucos movements were too forceful, he had always taken what he wanted, who he wanted, and there was nothing he could not get, his natural pride and masculine dignity did not allow him to fail in anything or anyone, what he could not have, he destroyed. Estre Berrocal, make me happy as long as Im still interested in your body and maybe Ill let you visit Paulita a few more times in the future!. Estre Berrocal shouted angrily and looked at him with reddened eyes, but he was pushing her with Paulita and she began to unbutton her dress with trembling fingers while shedding tears. Thats what you want, Im already impure anyway, so what am I going to give you a few more times for! Unclean? How many times did she think she had slept with him and that made her unclean? Adn Roucos dark eyes were full of anger and he lost all interest until Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and, with a frown, pushed his hands away. Estre Berrocal, unsuspecting and unsupported, was pushed by him and fell off the desk,nding first on her hands and hitting her injured arm on the floor. Adam Roucos eyes fluttered and he wanted to bend down and pick her up, but he held back because of the fire he still had in his heart. Estre Berrocal, her eyes red and teary, clutched at the table and struggled to get up from the floor. Just as she was about to leave, wrapped in her torn and disheveled clothes, Adn Rouco finally looked away, dragged her into his arms and, with a jerk, chained her to the sofa. Chapter 100: Can’t you be nice? The pitiful, helpless look on her face, confined beneath him, annoyed and disgusted Adn Rouco, but he also had the feeling that his heart was tugging at his mouth. Was he only by her side because of Paulita? Adn Rouco stared into those watery eyes for quite a while before releasing her, pursing his lips and saying nonchntly, If you want to clear things up with me, what do you think people will think if you walk out of my office in this state of undress? Estre Berrocal felt even more aggrieved and raised her hand to wipe her eyes, Ill just quit my job. Estre Berrocal, can you be a little more ambitious? Adn Rouco squeezed her slender wrist and frowned at her. She choked out, Its just that Im so unambitious, Im such a wimp that I dont even have the right to want to be with my own daughter!. When have I ever said you dont have the right to be with Paulita? This woman, did she not learn hernguage well when she was a child, howe she always misunderstood the meaning of her words? You just said Estre Berrocal was about to reply when the man interrupted her: You are taking Paulita, that is impossible, first, I will not allow it, and second, the old man will not allow you to take Paulita. Estre Berrocal snorted, Isnt that why you wont let me But you can stay with the Rouco family, as Paulitas mother. Estre Berrocal was stunned, her brain fuzzy, not quite understanding the meaning of his words. But I cant stay with the Rouco family forever. Adn Rouco suddenly leaned toward her, his eyes boring into hers, Estre Berrocal, you dont seem to understand our rtionship. She was so confused that her mouth came out, We just slept together. Friendship The mans gaze towards her became distinctly grim and cold before the words even broke off. What did you just say about our rtionship? Sexual partners? Estre Berrocal swallowed dryly for a few moments, surprised by his somber gesture. Adam Rouco cupped his chin and snorted, What, you like being a mistress so much? The sarcasm in his eyes was unmistakable. Being a mistress would at least please the gold, Estre Berrocal, wouldnt it?. What else was I going to do but defy him, disobey him, piss him off? The man dropped his chin as if he disliked her so much that she stiffened on the couch, only to see Adn Rouco get up and bring a first aid kit. The man sat beside her, his brow furrowed, his face cold with emotion, but his gestures unusually careful and attentive. Adn Rouco removes the gauze from her arm: Its going to hurt a little, be patient. With these uncharitable words, the man began to clean the blood and the wound, Estre Berrocal winced in pain and Adn Rouco did not allow her to flinch, poking her a couple of times in the center. Estre Berrocal cast a wary nce at the man bandaging her and, with tears of pain falling again, she sniffled and asked, Adn Rouco, can you let me visit Paulita more often in the future, I wont bother you and Olivia Montes and I can take Paulita out This woman, whats in her head?Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Hiss There was a sudden weight on the mans hand, and Estre Berrocal winced. Adn Rouco, can you be a little lighter? The man looked at her coldly, Which side do you mean?. It was getting to that time of day and the man was still driving. Your moves of course, youre hurting me No sooner had she uttered the words than Adn Roucos deep, dark eyes suddenly looked at her, and as the four gazes met, what was by all ounts a perfectly normal statement became divisive. While she cried and her little face blushed intemperately, Adn Roucos mood inexplicably improved, even showing signs of turning cloudy to sunny. Next time, Ill be careful not to hurt you. Thest phrase, without hurting you, had a deeper meaning. I am serious with you, you can be more patient with Paulita in the future, she is a child, she was deprived of her mothers love when she was little, her mind is fragile, you can be less aggressive with her in the future Estre Berrocal was heartbroken every time Adn Rouco misbehaved with Paulita and she kept wiping her tears. Adn Rouco now felt, in the eyes of this little woman, a viin who had abused the children for evil. Paulita has been spoiled by the old man since she was a little girl, and the more they coax her into a tantrum, the louder she gets. I was just being mean to her because I wanted to tell her that he was making her get the shot because she had a high fever and she didnt understand, so I was being mean to her. If I was going to convince her at that point, she would just cry more and get more aggressive. Estre Berrocal froze for a few seconds, So, you were just educating her?. And not be mean to your Paulita for having little patience? Adn Rouco bandaged her wounds, her body curled up and stared at her with imprable eyes. Paulita is not only your daughter, but also mine, and I dont want her to be a spiteful and capricious child. Even more than she did, he cared about Paulita. Of course, Paulita has her genes, she is intelligent and wise, and surely she will not be a difficult and capricious child. Paulita is a daughter, and Adn Rouco usually spoils her, but there are things that have to be taught, and Adn Rouco does not hold back, and when you have to be tough, you also have to get red in the face. At the moment, Estre Berrocals brain cleared up a lot and she lowered her face slightly, apologizing a little: Im sorry, I misunderstood you. Because I thought you would like Dante better, so be nice to Paulita Being nice to Dante is because I feel guilty about my older brother, but I dont think Ive ever been nicer to Dante than to Paulita in any way. Paulita had practically been raised by him, but he had never raised Dante, he was just Dantes uncle. She bit her lip, So, then Im relieved. He couldnt have been nicer to Paulita. Adn Rouco did not know whether to look at her with amusement or with good humor: What are you relieved about? Are you relieved enough to leave him and Paulita? Even if youter officially get together with Olivia Montes, you wouldnt hold back your love for Paulita, would you?. Adn Rouco stared at her tear-stained little face for a long moment before speaking softly, Estre Berrocal, I see you have half flour and half water in your head. What he meant was that his brain was mush! When did I ever say I wanted to be with Olivia Montes? But, but you and Olivia Montes The man aggressively asked, Whats wrong with me and Olivia Montes? Didnt you have Dante in the first ce because you loved Adn Roucos brow furrowed: What did you say? So she had always thought that Dante was his and Olivia Montes son? Estre Berrocal, still not realizing what she had said, looked at him with open lips, Dante, isnt that your son with Olivia Montes?. Chapter 101 – Confessing your feelings Do you want a child so badly between Olivia Montes and me?. Estre Berrocal was confused for a moment, Dante is not your son with Olivia Montes?. Adn Rouco looked at her with a frown and pped her forehead: What do you take me for? Olivia Montes is my brothers wife, how can I have a child with her?. Really? Estre Berrocal stood up, her eyes fixed on him, and when Adn Rouco nodded, she jumped as if she had several rabbits in her heart. In fact, she stood on tiptoe and threw her arms around his neck. Adn Rouco felt surprised by this sudden embrace, and after a pause of two or three seconds, his hand fell gently on Estre Berrocals back. Estre Berrocals chin rested on her shoulder, and without this dilemma, her mind went much bolder towards Adn Rouco. Earlier it was me who misunderstood you, Adn Rouco, Im sorry. The man pulled his body away slightly, but hisrge hands were still chained to her waist, his dark eyes burning into her, I dont ept verbal apologies, I prefer something more practical. She blushed, a little embarrassed, But the wound on my arm hasnt healed yet. You dont need to use your hand to do those things. Did Adam Rouco have a fetish for bullying the disabled? Estre Berrocals lips twitched and even her ears reddened, but her body was honest enough to move closer to him, closing her eyes and tilting her little face up, waiting for the kiss. But, after waiting half a day, the kiss did not fall and therge hand resting on her waist was released. When he opened his eyes, he saw a deep sneer in the mans eyes, Cant you wait? You, youre the one who cant wait! He was the one who said he liked a more practical apology, and now he was making fun of her! She pouted and turned to leave, when Adn Rouco pulled her back and brushed his long fingers across her thin lips with clear intent. Estre Berrocals face heated up, she plucked up her courage, lifted her neck and kissed him on his fine lips. It was a light and fleeting kiss, but one that made Adn Rouco enjoy it. It had been almost ten years since Adn Rouco hadst been in love in college, and he had long since forgotten what it was like to be in love. Moreover, when he is in love he is more sensible and calm than others, and does not lose control at all. But Estre Berrocal gave him a feeling that no woman had ever given him before. It was a feeling that filled the hollowness of his heart to the point that even a simple kiss could fill it to overflowing. Seeing him looking at her thoughtfully, Estre Berrocal gently wrapped her arms around his waist, What are you thinking about?. Im thinking about why youre so sure that Dante is the son of me and Olivia Montes. Anger rose at the mention, and Estre Berrocal frowned. It was Olivia Montes who gave me a DNA match between you and Dante, in ck and white, clearly written, and I believed it. After saying that, he unconsciously frowned as he met Adam Roucos stern gaze. You cant me me for misunderstanding you, I didnt even think Olivia Montes would create something like a false paternity report. And youre not going to marry me for that?. Estre Berrocal caressed her lips, Not really, I think you want to marry me only because of Paulita, and because of the old mans insistence on marrying you, and you dont care who this person youre going to marry really is. We have Paulita, but between you and me, after all, we dont know each other at all, I dont even know your preferences yet, and marriage is a sacred thing, and I dont want to rush into it like that. She hung her little face and Adam Roucos gaze settled on the nape of her curved neck, Just be aware of my preferences in bed. Estre Berrocal blushed again and punched him in the chest with a closed fist: Im telling you the truth!. Adn Rouco took her fist in his and leaned over to look at her, Im serious about you too. Estre Berrocal knew that now Adn Rouco was more interested in her physically than in liking her, before it had bothered her because she thought that at the same time he had an illicit physical rtionship with Olivia Montes, but now, with the clear exnation, she knew that he was innocent with Olivia Montes and she was less repulsed. Estre Berrocal despised herself for trying to seduce Adn Roucos soul through her body. But she wasnt the kind of girl who sits around waiting for an opportunity to get her way. She did like Adn Rouco, and between her and that man, she had a daughter, so she had to fight for herself. Adam Rouco, can we take it one step at a time, like a normal couple?. Seeing the mans furrowed brow, Estre Berrocal immediately exined, Of course Im not asking you to pursue me, I know Im not quite in your heart yet, but could you give me a chance? Give it a try? I had given him a chance, had I given him any less? Adn Rouco just looked at her for a long time without saying anything, and Estre Berrocal took the opportunity to say: If you dont say anything, youre saying yes.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. After making her feelings known, Estre Berrocal felt a sweetness in her heart, and when Adn Rouco left for his meeting, she went to the living room to take care of Paulita, thinking about Adn Rouco all the time. Although she was aware that she liked Adn Rouco, she had not dared to confront his heart, but now she had made it easier for him. He covered his face with his hands at the thought that he had just taken the initiative. Damn, wouldnt it be very disrespectful for a girl to be too aggressive? Would Adam Rouco despise her, even if she had said nothing? He picked up his phone and sent a text message to Pe Prats. Do you think youll find it too unreserved for a woman to chase a man?. Pe Prats quickly responded, What the hell, who are you chasing? I Im not chasing anyone, Im just asking. Pe Prats: Ive always been chased by men, but this time, Im chasing Jonathan Tasis, but seriously, a girl cant be very active, I feel like, even though Im his girlfriend now, I dont feel like he pays attention to me at all, unlike before when I was in a rtionship, my ex boyfriend would call me every night, but now this one, within a week he doesnt give me a call. Sadness Estre Berrocal wondered, Dont they say that between a woman and a man there is only one veil?. It depends on who the other guy is, what if the other guy is a big rock of ice that cant be heated? Large ice stone Adn Rouco seems to be. Estre Berrocals pleasant mood sank. Pe Prats sent another one: But there is another way to deal with this big, boring, difficult ice cube. What? Go hard! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 102: Giving Olivia Montes a Hard Time At the Rouco Group building, after the high-level meeting, Adn Rouco gave instructions to Santino Yepes: Go get Director Olivia. Yes, Iming immediately. Three minutester, Olivia Montes walked into the meeting room and asked with a smile on her face, Mr. Adam, what did you want to see me about? Adn Rouco looked at her and said, This afternoon you have half a day off. Huh? Olivia Montes was curious and said amused, Why am I getting a day off for no reason? Adn Rouco was especially selfless: Although my older brother has been gone for five years, my sister-inw has always done her best to take care of the family, and Dad and I are very grateful to her. . Dad also said that if the sister-inw knows a suitable one, they can try to get along. I know the Alvidrez family Mr. Xalvador has always looked up to sister-inw, and sister-inw can meet Mr. Salvador to see Adam, I What are you talking about? How could I Adn Rouco calmly continued, I happen to have a good personal rtionship with Mr. Xalvador, so I took it upon myself to do something about it, and now Mr. Xalvador is waiting for his sister-inw downstairs at the Rouco Group, and Im giving your sister-inw half a day off so she can go out and rx. Olivia Montes face turned green, Adam, I, I dont want to go, I have to pick up Dante from work Before he could finish his refusal, Adn Rouco took over and said softly, Dante will be picked up by my sister-inw, she can only go out with Sister Xalvador and rx. I Adn Rouco said in a deep voice, Santino Yepes, why dont you send Director Olivia downstairs, it is not convenient for Mr. Xalvador to go upstairs to get Director Olivia if he is tired of waiting. Santino Yepes understood and immediately raised his hand in a please sign to Olivia Montes, Director Olivia,e down, it is not a good idea for Mr. Xalvador to wait too long. Olivia Montes bit her lip and reluctantly left the meeting room with clenched fists. Adn Rouco picked up the cell phone from the conference table and dialed a number. Xalvador Alvidrez asked, somewhat anxiously, Mr. Adn, I have been waiting for twenty minutes, why hasnt Oliviae down yet?. It wont be long now, my sister-inw has been very busy with work and raising the children and rarely entertains herself, so I will ask Mr. Xalvador to take my sister-inw to rx tonight. Over there, Xalvador Alvdrez stuck out his chest: Dont worry, tonight its only twelve oclock, theres no way Im going to let Olivia go home. Adam Roucos thin lips curved in a serious manner, Thank you Mr. Xalvador then. After hanging up the phone, Santino Yepes turned around from the elevator. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: He went down?. I pressed the elevator myself, if Director Olivia didnte down, I think this Mr. Xalvador would have gone to the creative department to find Director Olivia, who couldnt afford to look bad, so he must havee down. A calcting smile crept into Adn Roucos eyes as he stood up and walked out of the conference room toward his office. Santino Yepes followed him, thinking for a moment, and said, Chief, did Director Olivia intimidate Miss Estre? The man stepped forward with his long legs and growled, Youre the only smart one. Santino Yepes pursed his lips, You know that Principal Olivia is the one who is most afraid of that Mr. Xalvador who annoys her, but yet you push Principal Olivia towards Mr. Xalvador, isnt it obvious that you are giving Principal Olivia a hard time on purpose? Im afraid Principal Olivia has too much time on her hands and spends it with the neers she harasses. Adn Rouco became so serious that Santino Yepes let out augh, Boss, you are too good at giving Director Olivia a hard time. I dont think Principal Olivia has time to give Miss Estre the slip these days. Besides, after work, Olivia Montes and Estre Berrocal used to live under the same roof, from thepany to the Rouco family, and now thedy. By the time Olivia Montes gets home, Estre Berrocal will have gone to bed and there will be no possibility of problems with Estre Berrocal. If shes having a good time at night, will she still have the energy to take on Estre Berrocal during the day? Im afraid all your thoughts would be on how to avoid Mr. Xalvador. Adn Rouco grimaced, not dismissing Santino Yepes suspicions as a tacit acknowledgment. Santino Yepes gave a thumbs up, Boss, thats a great move. Stop kissing ass and go to GK Group to talk about the contract. Yes, yes, yes, yes, Ill be right there. Back to the Rouco family from the office, Estre Berrocal wondered, until after dinner, that it was after 10 p. m. and Olivia Montes had not returned. She gave Paulita a warm bath, gave the little girl her medication and waited for her to fall asleep before leaving the childrens room. When he came out of the childrens room, he saw the closed studio where Adn Rouco was to continue working. Thinking about hertest stomachache, Estre Berrocal went downstairs to warm up a ss of milk and brought it upstairs, knocking on the studio door to enter. Ive warmed up a ss of milk for you, drink it before you go back to work.N?velDrama.Org owns ? this. Estre Berrocal moved the ss of hot milk closer to the table, but Adn Rouco put down the paper in her hand, raised his hand and grabbed her by the wrist, pulling her into his arms. When did you be so gentle and virtuous?. She sat on hisp, her face flushed, Dont you like it when Im gentle and virtuous with you? Was it wrong to be gentle and virtuous with him? Did he like that he was arrogant and domineering? The man chuckled lightly and scoffed, A little out of ce. She was annoyed, In your impression, do I just p you in the face? Adn Rouco put an arm around her, picked up the milk from the table with one hand and sipped happily. Estre Berrocal brushed his lips, Why are you hugging me? Dont you still want to work? The man frowned slightly and held her firmly in hisrge hands, whispering in her ear, Dont move, let me hold you for a while. Her ears blushed, but she didnt move, sitting in his arms, But how can you work like that?. Adam Rouco looked at her with dark eyes, took her small hand and ced it on the table, Turn the pages for me. Estre Berrocals lips twitched; this man, so he was keeping her to turn the pages for him? She did as he told her and helped him turn the pages, her chin resting on his slender shoulder as he held her and turned the pages. After a while, she couldnt help but ask, By the way, why havent I seen my sister-inw all night? Why, did you miss her? How can this be? I dont miss her, Id rather she didnte back every night to save me the work Adam Rouco looked down at the small woman in his arms and curved his thin lips. Im afraid he doesnt have time to bother you these days. Estre Berrocal looked back at Adn Rouco behind her and asked, Why, what have you been doing? Hes had an appointment. A date? With a man. It is in the nature of women to gossip, and Estre Berrocal is no exception. Adn Rouco looked deeply at her and responded with indifference. Estre Berrocal, even more gossipy, red at him and asked, So youre not jealous? What am I jealous of? Or is it that you want me to be jealous?. Estre Berrocals heart dted even more with a giggle, so she really didnt like Olivia Montes? Of course I dont want you to be jealous, Im just curious, havent you always liked The man said with his usual nonchnce, I saw that she had nothing to dotely but falsify DNA reports, so I found her a man to relieve her of her boredom. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 103: Sweet love Estre Berrocal almostughed out loud at the serious-yet-indifferent tone of his voice, her clear, watery eyes boring into his dark ones as she said, word for word, Adn Rouco, has anyone ever said that sometimes you have a very bad heart? Youre the first to say Im bad, but there are many who say Im cunning. Estre Berrocal smiled sweetly, looking at him with her crescent moon, and nodded: Well, clever!. The mans eyes darkened, Cunning I recognize, old man, no. Estre Berrocal nodded ingratiatingly and bitchily, You are not old, Mr. Adam you are in the prime of your life, how can you be old?. With that face, that body, that temperament, even if he was in show business, with just a kilo of powder and a kilo of eyeliner on his face he could kill a lot of weak young men! Thats him. Estre Berrocal was so happy to have him take it out on her that she wrapped her arms around his neck and put her face in his arms, blushing and murmuring, But I like it. Who doesnt like to be teased by the man you like? Moreover, that man was Adn Rouco. Even if he stood by and did nothing, it was enough to please a woman, and if he pampered any woman a little more, she would fall for sure. Estre Berrocal was no saint, and she happened to be more or less obsessed with the face, like young girls today, and she had to admit that the first thing she was attracted to was Adn Roucos looks; after all, it was always easier to like a handsome and extraordinary man than an ugly one. What did you just say? He must have heard it, although it was a small voice, and he pretended not to hear it. She made a move to get up, but Adn Rouco was not one to let her get away with it so easily. Estre Berrocal blushed, but her body was honest enough to lean into his arms, burying herself in his chest, listening to the strong beat of his heart, the corners of her lips rippling. Then Ill sleep here? The silence in the study was total, and she curled up in his arms for a long while, listening to the asional rustle of the pages of his flipping through papers, sleepless, remembering the bouquet of red roses he had given Mica during the day, and now thinking about it, she still ate it up a little. Why did you send roses to Mica? Or red roses, arent red roses usually used for lovers? Adn Rouco, who was still leafing through the papers, spoke in a quadruple voice: You are only allowed to jump into theke to save your ex-boyfriend, but I am not allowed to send red roses to women? Ivn Martnez fell into the water because I identally pushed him, thats why I saved him In the middle of her exnation, Estre Berrocal thought for a moment and noticed something different, her watery eyes fixed on the handsome face of Adn Rouco. Youre not jealous, are you? Is that why they sent Santino Yepes to the set to deliver Micas red roses? The man had his lips pursed and his face so emotionally distant that he could not see any difference, Estre Berrocal said: If you dont say anything, it means that you agree. Well Before she could finish the sentence, the man pushed her body against his chest and the desk, his thin lips blocking her chattering mouth. The man released Estre Berrocal only when she could barely breathe, but his dark eyes stared at her, If you keep making noise, it will be more than just a kiss. The dark look in her eyes made Estre Berrocal shut up immediately. Adam Rouco had tormented her for hours the night before, and if he did it again tonight, she would probably fall apart tomorrow, and besides, her arm was still bruised! After all, it was normal for a man to pamper a woman when he was obsessed with her body. But that didnt mean anything either, at least not to the extent of love. He was still calm and self-possessed, but she was now bing more and more obsessed with Adn Rouco, and her small hands could not help but wrap around his waist, smelling softly the fresh, cold scent and the light mixture of toboing from his shirt. Adn Rouco, now are we in love? Im not in a rtionship with you right now, am I ying house with you? Inside her heart overflowed wisps of sweet, sticky, sticky sauce, enveloping her heart and almost drowning it. Adn Rouco got up with her in his arms and walked on his long legs from the study to the master bedroom. Are you done with all your work?. Now there is more important work. Estre Berrocal was stunned and did not answer, What?. Take you to bed. As Adn Rouco carried her to the big bed, Estre Berrocal blushed andughed: I still havent bathed!. With her injured arm, she had no problem squatting outside the bathtub with Felipa while Felipa helped Paulita, but now it was her turn to bathe herself Adn Rouco took her to the bathroom, but Estre Berrocal refused: No, Im not going to take a bath today, Im not sweating anyway, put me down. The man stared at her and spoke earnestly, Im a clean freak. But I dont have a cleaning fetish But were going to sleep in the same bed and youll have to get cleaned up. The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched until Adn Rouco took her to the bathroom and stripped her of all her clothes, and Estre Berrocal felt something strange, as if Adn Rouco had yed a joke on her. The bath was so long and tortuous, so ambiguous, that it became an excuse for Adn Rouco to eat her, and Estre Berrocal, blushing, fell against the wall of the bathtub, covered her eyes and swore that she would never bathe with Adn Rouco again! The next morning, when Estre Berrocal woke up, the first person she did not feelfortable with was Paulita. After taking Paulitas temperature, which was normal, the little one, wilted from being sick, pitifully asked her, Daddy says I have to go get an injection today. will you help me beg daddy not to go for the injection?. Estre Berrocal stroked the little girls head, But if you dont go for the injection today, what if you get a fever again, Paulita, be good and go for another injection today and youll bepletely fine, okay? But the injection hurts.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal handed Paulita a fruit candy. Estre didnt like needles when she was little, but she couldnt heal without them, so Estres father gave her a piece of candy to put in her mouth when she had her shots, so it wouldnt hurt so much. The little girl took the candy and asked with a little frown of curiosity, Does it really not hurt when you eat candy to get a shot? You can try. As soon as Adn Roucoes down from the bedroom, he sees the mother and daughter, wrapped in the morning sun, Estre Berrocal handing Paulita a piece of toast with strawberry jam, to which the little girl takes a bite with her very white teeth, and then he spoons the white porridge from a small bowl, with Estre Berrocal giving him a gentle nce from time to time. Adn Roucos icy heart showed the slightest sign of warming. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 104: The Trap Adn Rouco handed him the set of keys to the BMW as he went downstairs for breakfast. Estre Berrocal, who had rejected them before, epted them graciously this time. The mans thin lips curved as he eyed her warily, You ept this time? Estre Berrocal served him the juice stubbornly, Its not that things are different. They werent in a rtionship before, so of course she couldnt ask him for a car, but now that he had admittedst night that they were in a rtionship, of course she was happy to ept. Paulita, with a ring of milk stamped on her little mouth, said in a milky voice, Daddy, what you gave Estre, Paulita wants it too! Adn Rouco raised his hand and caressed the little girls head: When you grow up, daddy will give it to you. The little guy nodded with his little chin, Yes!. Rouco Group building, creative department. As soon as she entered the creative department, Estre Berrocal was called to the office by Olivia Montes. Director Olivia, you called me, whats up?. Olivia Montes looked at her with derision: Estre Berrocal, you only do what you want because Adam is behind you, if you really dont want to work, go back to being a rich wife, the Rouco Group cant afford to have an idle person. Estre Berrocal was perplexed, it didnt seem to have bothered her these days, did it? Director Olivia, what do you mean? What do I mean? Yesterday I asked you for help on the set, where have you been since then? I hurt my arm on set yesterday, so I went to the hospital Before Estre Berrocal could finish her exnation, Olivia Montes said incredulously: Dont you have to ask for permission because you are injured? You could have called me, couldnt you? I dont think you have any consideration for your work. Olivia Montes was so sarcastic that Estre Berrocal had nothing to say, So what do you want?. Adam is behind you, so of course I cant do anything to you, but Estre Berrocal, show me what youve got. Estre Berrocal clenched her palms, she didnt want to be underestimated, least of all Olivia Montes, her rival in love, Director Olivia, you always say I take advantage of Sor. I know Director Olivia is also an art student, so why dont wepete? Lets see if Im good enough. Olivia Montes said yes, Yes! But it doesnt look like much fun. How do you want topete? Olivia Montes had a sly look on her face, How about this, we make a bet, if you lose, youre out of the Rouco family? I know you and Adam are faking it, no need to act. Estre Berrocal was silent and did not answer immediately, Olivia Montes deliberately provoked her, What, are you afraid? Afraid? Estre Berrocal bit her lip, Whos afraid? Lets bet. If she lost, Adn Rouco would not let her leave the Rouco family if he really liked her at all, but if the person in Adn Roucos heart was not really her, he would definitely side with Olivia Montes and not stay with her, just to take this opportunity to test Adn Rouco. But if I win and you lose, what are you going to do?. Olivia Montes backed down: Again, if I lose, I will take Dante and leave the Roucos house! Then its a deal.N?velDrama.Org content. If she won this time, it would be a good victory for her to get Olivia Montes out of the Rouco family vi, she had not wanted to share a room with Olivia Montes for a long time, and she did not like Olivia Montes being under the same roof and making eyes at Adn Rouco. As Estre Berrocal left the office, Olivia Montes cell phone rang. The call said: Xalvador Alvidrez. Olivia Montes, her head spinning at the sight of the name, picked up the phone and said in a high tone, Xalvador Alvidrez, dont bother me again, Im not going to take you back! A drop in the bucket is a drop in the bucket, Olivia, dont be so absolute, maybe someday youll fall in love with me, by the way, youre off work tonight, Ill pick you up, do you want French food tonight or do you want something?. Olivia Montes listened to Xalvador Alvdrezs ramblings on the other end of the line, her brow furrowed in annoyance, Xalvador Alvdrez, I wouldnt fall in love with you even if I were blind! Dont even think about it. So, maybe youll fall in love with me someday when youre blind? Come on, tell me, what do you want to eat tonight? The angrier she got, the more patient Xalvador Alvdrez became, making her want to get even angrier! Xalvador Alvidrez! Im not going to eat anything! The man scoffed without irritation, No French food, no food of any kind, are you going to eat me? Xalvador Alvidrez! Olivia Montes was so angry that she hung up the phone! Rouco Group building, inside the presidents office. Adn Rouco, after having attended to a case he had in hand, asked: By the way, how is the Martnez Group? Santino Yepes reported, Boss, since we sent the news that no bank could lend to Grupo Martinez, it cannot hold out and will definitely dere bankruptcy tomorrow afternoon at thetest. Adn Rouco stroked his cufflinks and replied indifferently, Keep an eye on him. Boss, if we buy the Martinez Group at this time, even if you offer half the market price now, I think the Martinez Group and your son will be a long shot. That they take the money and go on with their little business in Ciudad del Norte?. insisted Adn Rouco. Santino Yepes froze, so it seems that this move, Adn Rouco, is not at all due to business interests? Is it a personal dispute? Is Adn Rouco trying to get Grupo Martn out of Ciudad del Norte? He knew Ivan Martinez was Miss Estres ex-boyfriend, but he was already an ex, so why was the boss so worried as to kick him out of Ciudad del Norte? So what the boss says is The only way for the Martinez Group to survive is to leave Ciudad del Norte, and I fear they will never return to Ciudad del Norte. This is a very cruel idea of BOSS, a deadly move of the predecessor, without any consequence, directly stabbed the nest of the Martin Group in Ciudad del Norte, this Ivan Martinez, has yet to obediently move territory. Dont let her hear about this. Her? Miss Estre, surely? I wonder what Ms. Estre would think if she found out about this. Adn Rouco is a much more ruthless businessman than Ms. Estre. With a family business of this size, Estre Berrocal cannot expect men to be as clean as he is, and it is better to get used to things sooner orter than to understand them. In the afternoon, Olivia Montes dropped a case. Estre Berrocal, right now you have no case on your hands, this amy has more or less followed it, its about to be signed, then you go and sign the contract with your partner Mr. Ond. Estre Berrocal looked at the time, But I want to leave work early, Paulita is sick and I have to go with her to get vinated. Who doesnt have a sick son and their daughter is the only one who needs care? Estre Berrocal said angrily, Olivia Montes, Paulita is also your niece, how can you say that?. So, are you going or not? How many of the things Ive given you have you done? How many times havent you had to ask Adam to clean up your mess? She knew Olivia Montes was trying to provoke her by bringing up Adn Rouco, but she couldnt resist the urge to fight Olivia Montes. Yes, Im leaving, Im leaving now. This case, isnt it all overdone? A contract must be signed and it must be signed soon. Olivia Montes hands him the business card from her business partner Mr. Ond, Make your own contact, you have to finalize this contract this afternoon, after this afternoon, it wont be for anyone else. Estre Berrocal took the contract, and when she arrived at the subway parking garage, she called this partner, Mr. Ond, as she was on her way to his office. Ond, as he made his way to his car. The call took a while to be answered, and thezy voice of a middle-aged man was heard, Hello? Who is this? Hello, is this Mr. Ond speaking? This is Estre Berrocal from the creative department of the Rouco Group, we have a contract that has not yet been signed. Shall Ie to see you? The young womans voice made himzy and sleepy, and he immediately said, Miss Estre, right? Im at the Penins Hotel, why dont youe now and when you arrive Ill send my assistant to pick you up and well sign the contract. Estre Berrocal didnt think much about it, after all, many bosses stayed in hotels. Okay, Im on my way. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 105： Taste what Adán Rouco’s women taste like! Rouco Group building, creative department. amy knocked on the office door and came in frowning andining, Director Olivia, Ive been working on that case, why did you give Estre Berrocal thest chance to sign the contract? If she had negotiated the contract this afternoon, wouldnt she have had to pay the performance points?. Didnt Olivia Montes always like Estre Berrocal? Why would she give Estre Berrocal such a good deal? Olivia Montes smiled slightly and reassured, amy, dont you know the reason why sr. Ond hasnt signed?This is from N?velDrama.Org. amy stomped her heels, full of resentment, its not because Mr. Ond is horny, he has repeatedly asked me to bring him my contract at night, but I refused, then I asked Facundo Montes from the department to apany me, and Mr. Ond said he would sign with me, but suddenly he changed his mind. If this time they do sign with Estre Berrocal, I will have gotten all that sor Ond shit for nothing!. Olivia Montes hooked her red lips: That Ond Borrego is a womanizer is nothing new in the world, whenever he signs a contract, whateverpany it is, unless the boss is willing to intervene, there is a beautiful woman to lose. Berrocal cant get this contract signed today without a little blood on his hands Amaneci: What Director Olivia is saying is that Estre Berrocal is not only not going to sign the contract today, but she is also going to fall t on her face with Mr. Ond A sneer crept into Olivia Montes eyes. Wait until you see Estre Berrocals joke, youve been working for me for many years, how can I help an outsider and not help you, get out. Principal Olivia, I knew you were on my side. Amy left the office in high spirits. Olivia Montes made a phone call C Hello, is this Mrs. Borrego? Im Olivia Montes. Director Olivia? Ms. Borrego, I was at the Penins Hotel for a social function and ran into Mr. Ond, I saw that Mr. Ond had his arm around a pretty youngdy Ond Borregos wife is notoriously jealous in her circle, and since Ond Borrego is excessively horny but extremely fearful of his wife, it is not umon for Mrs. Borrego to be caught in adultery from time to time. At that moment, when Mrs. Borrego found out, Olivia Montes could feel his fury through the phone: This old pervert! I left him alone for a few days and hes fallen in love with the slut again. Director Olivia, did you see which room the old pervert went to with the little slut? Recently Ond Borrego had stayed in room 8888 at the Penins Hotel, amy had made several trips with Facundo Montes without signing the contract, Olivia Montes of course knew, I think it was room 8888 . oops. Ms. Borrego, or maybe Im wrong, which assistant is it? Shes not reallying, is she? If youre there and Sr. Ond asks, and she knows Ive told her off, well, she should have known better than to tell her, were working with Sr. Ond A female assistant? Director Olivia, dont worry, I wont tell her you ratted him out! Ill remember this favor of yours, Director Olivia, I wont talk to you anymore, Im going to the Penins Hotel right now and beat that bitch up! Olivia Montes said to Ms. Borrego on the other end of the phone, Ms. Borrego, bitches are not easy to deal with these days, if Mr. Ond is protecting that bitch Humph! If he dares to defend him, Ill hit him with it! I dont know whos responsible for the Borrego Group doing so well now! If he protects that bitch, the Borrego Group wont get a penny from now on! Olivia Montes added: Ms. Borrego, dont be angry, Mr. Ond was only temporarily taken with the vixen, there are so many young and pretty girls nowadays, its only natural that Sister Ond would fall for it! Hmph! Lets see if I dont rip that bitchs face off! Ill make her dare to seduce other husbands in the future! What Ms. Borrego said. Estre Berrocal arrived at the Penins Hotel and followed the hotel manager to the door of her suite. Miss Star, Mr. Ond is staying in this room. Estre Berrocal nodded, Thank you. He looked up at room 8888. Four 8s, thats quite rustic and elegant, knocked on the door with amusement, Mr. Ond, Im Estre Berrocal from the creative department of the Rouco Group. The man inside, hearing the young womans voice, hurried to open the door. As soon as the door opened, Estre Berrocal only saw that Ond Borrego was naked on the top half of his body, with only a white hotel bath towel around the bottom half, and she was stunned, Mr. Ond, you, you, youd better get dressed first and well talk. Ill wait outside. Ond Borrego dragged her inside the suite with a smirk, What does it matter, theres no one else here now! How old are you, why are you still so conservative for such a young woman?. Whats there to wear now if youre going to take it offter anyway? Ond Borrego looked at Estre Berrocal from her hair to the soles of her feet, hisscivious and unconfessable gaze finally settling on Estre Berrocals chest and waist. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips, thinking that Ond Borrego was up to no good, and took the contract out of her purse, wanting to sign it and leave as soon as possible. I know Amy from our department told you about the contract earlier, so I think were almost done, we just need to sign it. Ond Borrego tossed the contract aside, what a hurry, its just a contract, Miss Estre, lets talk about something else now!. Ond Borrego suddenly pounced on her, Why dont we talk about how much Miss Estre is?. Estre Berrocal was stunned, Mr. Ond! Ond Borrego started waving his hands, smiling wickedly, Miss Estre, if you serve me well today, then I will sign this contract, how about it? Estre Berrocal picked up the contract and turned to leave, That wont be necessary, since Mr. Ond is not interested in working together, forget it! What are you running away from! Ond Borrego pulled it and threw it on the big bed! Estre Berrocal, a woman, was not as strong as Ond Borrego, who was in his prime, and pushed him with both hands, Let go of me! Ond Borrego pinned her down, grabbed her hands and tried to kiss her, Youre just a whore dressed as a professional! Dont y innocent! Serve me right and Ill sign this contract for you. Estre Berrocal turned pale with fear and immediately shouted: I am Adn Roucos wife! Dont you dare touch me! He will destroy you. Huh? What kind of concubine are you to Adam Rouco? You think Im afraid of Adam Rouco, I want to try Adam Roucos wife! With these words, Ond Borrego ripped the white towel from the lower half of her body and pressed Estre Berrocal to tear her skirt If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 106: The end of Orland Borrego! Rouco Group building, presidents office. Santino Yepes rushed in while Adn Rouco held a transantic videoconference. Adn Rouco interrupted the meeting after saying Hold on in fluent English to his business partner in theptop video. Whats going on, in such a panic?. Santino Yepes seemed a bit thrown off. Boss, its no good, Principal Olivia has sent Miss Estre to sign with Ond Borrego, who is known the world over for his lust! Adn Rouco closed his notebook, grabbed his car keys and strided out of the office, asking, Why are you telling me this now? I just found out, they told me in the creative department that I havent been there for an hour. Adn Rouco walked briskly to the special elevator while calling Estre Berrocal on his cell phone, but the phone rang for a long time without being answered. The man frowned and had a bad feeling. When Adn Rouco entered the elevator, Santino Yepes prayed that nothing would happen to Miss Estre, otherwise his life would be in danger! The bosss face right now was ice cold! Penins Hotel, suite 8888. Estre Berrocal had picked up an ashtray and was about to smash it over Ond Borregos head when the door to the suite suddenly opened. A sharp middle-aged womans voice: Ond Borrego, you old pervert! I havent seen you for a few days! Youve been out with the bitches again. Mrs. Borrego burst into the room and pushed Ond Borrego, who waspletely covered in underwear, and lifted Estre Berrocal, who was undressed, out of bed: Bitch! Who gave you the courage! How dare you seduce my husband. Before Estre Berrocal could exin herself, he pped her right cheek! Ms. Borrego was strong and powerful, and the p made Estre Berrocals head buzz and she became dizzy. Luvenia Masas, stop! Its a misunderstanding! Ond Borrego tried to push his wife away, but Luvenia Masias raised her hand and pped him, A misunderstanding! If I hadnte so fast! Youd already be naked and in bed with this slut! You old pervert! Put your clothes back on! Im ashamed if youre not ashamed! Luvenia Masias roughly dragged Estre Berrocal, pulling her long hair tightly, to the outside of the suite, where many hotel employees were standing in the hallway, all watching the show. Luvenia Masias cursed angrily, Look at this, all of you! This bitch has seduced my husband! Shes a woman who seduces other peoples husbands just because shes so pretty! What a shameless bitch you are! Bitch! Estre Berrocal was in an uproar, her hair in her hands. If she had met Irene Guilln or Olivia Montes, she might have been able to do something about it, but now she was dealing with a harpy. Luvenia Masias scoffed: Hmph! Youve seduced someone elses husband. And now you have the nerve to cry! Lets see if I dont tear your face off! Ill see how you go back to seducing men. With that, Luvenia Masas pinned Estre Berrocal and grabbed her face, Estre Berrocal grabbed the ashtray and smashed it on Luvenia Masas forehead! I did not seduce your husband! It was your husband who conspired against me! Luvenia Masias felt the blood on her forehead and red, Bitch! How dare you hit me with an ashtray! This bitch broke my head with an ashtray! Why dont youe help me? Ond Borrego, who had failed to force himself on Estre Berrocal and who had been caught red-handed by Luvenia Masias, was on Luvenia Masias side. Luvenia Masias, pointing to Estre Berrocal, said: Hey, girl! You sat on myp and took my clothes off first! How can you bite me back! You seduced me to get a contract with me! And now you hit my wife on the head with an ashtray! Youreing with me to the police station right now. Everyone around her looked at her with contempt and disgust, she could not run away, her pride would not allow her to do so! With a cloudy head, she gritted her teeth and said aloud with reddened eyes, You dont even know what you look like! How could I seduce you! . My boyfriend is Adan Ruko, the president of the Ruko Group, the most famous man in the northern area! Hes three heads taller than you! He has the body of a male model! Hes worth a hundred times more than you are! Hes a very nice man. Im going to seduce you, Mr. nd, and you should look in the mirror! Youre so big-headed and fat, I couldnt even give you to me! . The crowd pointed andughed at Estre Berrocalsment. Damn girl! There are many women who want to be the girlfriend of Adn Rouco! I think youre talking in your sleep, who is Adn Rouco to look at you?.N?velDrama.Org content. Ond Borrego was furious and reached over and grabbed Estre Berrocals arm and tried to hit her, Estre Berrocal could not struggle until the p fell and the pain she expected did note. Adn Rouco What was he doing here? The man was stern, with a ghoulish grin on his cold face, Mr. Ond, what did you say? Mr. Adam Ond Borregos fat flesh on either side of his cheeks twitched in fear. Adn Rouco was clearly smiling, but his face was unbearably sullen and cold, and his voice dropped even lower. If I heard you correctly, did Mr. Ond just say that I, the wife of Adn Rouco, was seducing Mr. Ond? Mr., Mr., Mr. Adam This is a misunderstanding! A misunderstanding! Ah! Adn Roucos face was clear and cold, his big bony hand squeezed Ond Borregos arm, squeezing it inch by inch, and Estre Berrocal could almost hear the sound of bones crunching. Ond Borregos legs wavered in pain and he fell to his knees, Adan Rouco let go of his arm, his shiny ck shoes lifted up andnded in the middle of Ond Borregos pants. Mrs. Borrego, Mr. Ond is out all the time, let me help you with him. Luvenia Masias eyes widened at the sight of Adam Roucos leather shoes on Ond Borregos life blood and her voice trembled with fear: No no no Mr. Adam Mr. Adam no Luvenia Masias wrapped her arms around Adn Roucos thighs, but he kicked her away when the man lifted his foot, expressionless, and drove it hard into the center of Ond Borregos pants. Ond Borrego fell to the ground and let out a groan of pain. Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! Mr. Adam spare my life! Ahhhhhhhhhhhh spare me! I wont dare next time! Ahhhhhhhhh Adn Rouco coldly questioned, Did my wife seduce you?. No, no! Aaaahhh. no! No, really! Adam Rouco frowned absently and lightly, Speak up! I cant hear you! The foot, again, crushed hard. Ond Borregos face turned pig liver from the pain and he was sweating profusely. Ah! Miss Estre did not seduce me! Mr. Adam leave me alone! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 107: Shame for falling in love with me? Adn Roucos posture was disconcerting, many people around were watching, maybe there were paparazzi hiding inside or something, Estre Berrocal feared that if someone was killed, Adn Rouco would be sued and raised her hand to tug on the mans sleeve. Adn Rouco, shall we go? Ond Borrego was quite fixed, and Adn Rouco lifted his foot to release it, and Ond Borrego covered the center of his pants, sweating profusely and moaning in pain.N?velDrama.Org content. Wife! Call an ambnce! I cant take it anymore! The crowd pursed their lips andughed silently. Adn Rouco, his eyes fixed on the small woman in front of him, his clothes in disarray, took off his suit jacket and ced it on Estre Berrocals shoulders, bending down to pick her up in a horizontal embrace. Estre Berrocals cheeks blushed and, unconsciously, she looked around her, so many people were looking at them She whispered, Im not hurt, put me down, there are too many people here But the man ignored her, still holding her in his arms, his cold, arrogant eyes unblinking as he told everyone, See for yourselves what my wife Adam Rouco is really like, and dont be unlucky next time you mess with her more than you did with Mr. Ond today. Estre Berrocal was stunned, her eyes watering as she stared at him. Hadnt Ond Borrego been punished enough today? Ond Borregos capital had been practically destroyed by Adn Rouco when he had been fixing it, when Ond Borrego had been shouting at Estre Berrocal. When she thought about it, Estre Berrocal suddenly felt that all the aggression she had just suffered had been worth it. She didnt cry when she was about to be raped by Ond Borrego, she didnt cry when Luvenia Masias pulled her hair and trampled her dignity, but now, with the unconditional support of Adn Rouco, she felt her eyes swelling and a gush of warmth escaping her as it buried itself in her firm chest The man embraced her and walked with long, firm steps towards the outside of the Penins Hotel. She was wrapped in Adn Roucos zer, her face buried in his arms, her nostrils and breath filled with his fresh and lovely scent of tobo and cold masculine fragrance, which made her feel safe. Her arms unconsciously tightened around his neck. She hated men who smoked, and had always been a little offended when Stefano Berrocal smoked in front of her, but the faint smell of tobo on Adn Roucos body was something she liked rather than hated. The smell of tobo gave Adn Rouco a more mature manly charm and Estre Berrocal was captivated by it. Adn Rouco, who was embracing her, felt his chest moisten with warm tears and, frowning slightly, lowered his eyes and asked, Where did Ond Borrego touch you? Could it be an injury? She said nothing, just shook her head gently and snuggled into his arms murmuring in a low tone, Adam Rouco, will you stop being so nice to me, Im afraid Im going to fall in love with you The mans erect back stiffened. Then his thin lips curved and he led her out, his voice low as he asked rhetorically, Falling in love, falling in love, is it a shame to fall in love with me? Estre Berrocals face lifted from her arms, her eyes red as a rabbits, But Im in love with you, you wont be with me, why should I make a fool of myself? Adn Rouco looked at her amused, Estre Berrocal, is this how feelings are calcted in your case? She bit her lip, if she could really close her heart to him, she wouldnt be crying uncontrobly right now, she had be obsessed with him, even deeply If before he had gone to the mountains to save her from the depths of the water, and it was then that she found herself beginning to like him a little, now she was very clear about her feelings. He really liked it, and the tendency was to fall deeper and deeper, and it was, well, obvious. When Adn Rouco took her to the car, the man did not immediately rush to drive, but raised his hand to his scraped forehead. The mans long, slender fingers rubbed her gently, and Estre Berrocal cringed in pain. Where does it hurt the most? Her clear, watery eyes looked at him stunned, unable to move her eyes for a moment, she just shook her head softly, Nothing Adam Roucos eyes lowered and met his luminous gaze, the mans eyes suddenly grew cold and he asked in a deep voice, Where did he touch you? Estre Berrocal held out her hands like a child, and Adn Rouco took the wet paper towel from the car and carefully wiped his hands, before the man asked with a serious look, Where else? Tentatively, she moved her face closer until she was two or three centimeters from him, her breath mingling with his, and said softly, He touched her mouth too. The mans eyes were furious and he pulled out another wet handkerchief to wipe her lips, but Estre Berrocal held his hand, her clear, watery eyes staring at him, and in a trembling voice said, I wiped it, it doesnt work, but there is a way to do it . Saying this made her want to dig a hole in the ground, especially when Adam Roucos dark eyes looked at her, she felt her scalp tighten and the urge to give up. Adn Rouco was stunned for only two or three seconds, but after bing aroused by the little woman in his arms, he wrapped his arms around her waist and pinned her to the car seat, kissing her back even harder. The kiss, which she had initiated, had been turned against her by Adn Rouco, who had gone from a superficial kiss to a hot, deep, seductive and dominant one. Her face reddens until she cant breathe and the mans thin lips pull slightly away from hers. Adam Rouco looked at her with darkness under his eyes, unsure if it was anger or some emotion. Are you all right now? She ventured close to his ear and exined in a whisper, Ive lied to you before. With those words, she cocked her head to the side with a reddened ear, and those lips kissed the corner of her lips again, her voice half nervous and half serious, Didnt you say you wouldnt ept a verbal apology? Is that okay? A smile suddenly broke across the mans grim face, Its not right. Estre Berrocal didnt react for a moment, her pure, watery eyes staring at him, Then what would be well? Adam Roucosrge hands grasped her waist and pressed her body against his, his thin lips pressed against her ear, and in a masculine, deep, sexy voice, he spoke in a single word: Pay for it with your body Estre Berrocal almost died of embarrassment after learning that Adn Rouco was not so easy to deal with. But inside, why was he so sweet that he was about to get sick of it? And what was worse, I was thinking of paying for it quickly He covered his hot face as the mocking male voice rang out, Dont you want to get up? Do you want to pay for it in the car? He immediately got up from Adn Rouco and climbed back into the passenger seat. After a long moment of calm, he remembered the contract. By the way, Ond Borrego didnt sign the contract, how am I going to deal with Olivia Montes when shees back?. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 108: What it means to be in love Adn Rouco would be lucky if he didnt go after Olivia Montes because of Ond Borrego, how dare he go after Estre Berrocal? The Rouco Group will no longer do business with Ond Borrego. When the man said this in a firm tone, Estre Berrocal froze for a few seconds and bit her lip as she asked, You, do this for me so? If my wife Adn Rouco was intimidated in that way, how would she lose face if word got around the circle? Besides, working with someone like Ond Borrego, sooner orter things will go wrong. The reason for Ond Borregos sess in business circles is simply due to his wife Luvenia Masias maternal family. The Masias Group had made some achievements in the traditional industry in Ciudad del Norte in previous years, but in recent years Ond Borrego had blown it and had few prospects for development. Borrego is not only using the Masias Group as a tool for his own benefit, he is also trying to subvert the female employees. Even if Adn Rouco had not dealt with him today, he would have been offended sooner orter. Estre Berrocals dark eyes looked at the man driving, Adn Rouco was not at all what she expected in a couple, especially in terms of personality. If you keep looking at me with those eyes, Im going to think you want it now. The mans usual cold voice interrupted her fantasy, and she blushed and coughed slightly twice before her phone rang. The caller ID read: Ivan Martinez. Unconsciously, he looked at Adn Rouco and took it doubtfully. Ivan Martinez, on the other end of the phone, sounded a little sad. Estre, Im leaving Ciudad del Norte first thing in the morning and Id like to see you again, can you drop me off tomorrow morning at ?. Leaving the City of the North? Estre Berrocal didnt think it woulde so suddenly, Why are you leaving the City of the North?. The Martinez Group has filed for bankruptcy and our family is leaving the North Side, maybe well be backter, or maybe we may nevere back. Estre Berrocal had thought she would be d to know that the Martinez Group was bankrupt, that she should have hated it when Ivan Martinez had helped Irene Guillen against her, had led her and her father to their deaths, and had cut off their youthful love affair, but now that the Jane family and Ivan Martinez had ended up in this situation, she was surprised to feel some emotion. Ivn Martnez had been mistaken for Irene Guilln, and although he had been an aplice, he had not been the one who had killed his father. Seeing her silence, Ivan Martinez added, I did you wrong three years ago, Estre, and if I could do it again, I wouldnt be so stupid. She shook her head, Whats done is done, its toote to regret it now. Star, I know youre not going to forgive me anymore, but I want to see you one more time before I leave, is that okay?. Estre Berrocal bit her lip, hesitating a bit in the presence of Adn Rouco. Theres nothing more to say between us, have a safe trip. Star Estre Berrocal hung up the phone immediately. Adn Rouco did not ask and remained silent, but he could not hold it in any longer and opened his mouth to exin: It is Ivn Martnez, the Martnez Group has no money, he is leaving Ciudad del Norte and has asked me if I cane to see him off for a while. I expected Adn Rouco to say something like no, but the man didnt react at all, he just said something indifferent. Estre Berrocal did not give it much importance, but assumed that she did not like to talk about Ivn Martnez. Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal back to the Rouco family and then went to the nursery to pick up Paulita to give her the injection. Estre Berrocal had just showered and came out of the bathroom with a change of clothes when Pe Prats tweeted from her phone Star, are you free tomorrow night? Lets go to the movies!. Estre Berrocalughed: Whats the point of going to see it with me if youre not going to see it with your boyfriend?. Every time I go out alone with him, its so cold I might as well bring you as a lightning rod. Im not going to act as a lightning rod! In itself, I had a big headache with Jonathan Tasis, this man was not simple, his intentions were not pure, and I really feared that one day, Pe Prats would be caught by him. She wanted to warn Pe Prats, but Pe Prats was so fond of her that she couldnt say anything for a while, for fear that Pe Prats would think too much of her and think she was meddling in her rtionship with Jonathan Tasis. But speaking of going to the movies, she and Adn Rouco had only been together for a couple of days, so shouldnt they go to the movies together to bond? When she looked at the most recent movies, there was a romance on the billboard, and Estre Berrocal dared to buy three tickets online, in thest row. Hey down on his bed to rest for a while when the sound of an engine came from the yard. He went downstairs and Adn Rouco entered the house with Paulita in one arm and Paulitas backpack in the other. Estre Berrocal approached him, touched the little girls forehead and asked, Is your fever gone? Do you have to go for your injection tomorrow?. No, you just have to be more careful. Paulita looked for Estre Berrocal to hug her: Estre, hug yourself. Estre Berrocal takes Paulita from Adn Roucos arms and asks her: Did todays injection hurt? Have you eaten any sugar? The little girl strokes her neck and nods with her little chin: Yes, it hurt. I wish Estre had told me earlier, then I wouldnt have been afraid of the injection before!. Estre Berrocal pinched his little nose, Is it still hard?. The little girl shook her head and Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco and said hesitantly, That. why dont we take Paulita to the movies with us tomorrow? The man frowned slightly. Watching a movie? What kind of movie could a child understand, other than cartoons? What kind of movie? asked Adn Rouco as he raised a hand to loosen the tie around his neck. Estre Berrocal looked at Paulita and then remembered that romantic movies did not seem to be suitable for children. That is a romantic movie. Romantic movies are not suitable for children. Estre Berrocal picked it up immediately: Then why dont we forget it? Suddenly he shuddered a little and Adn Rouco looked back at him, but he remained silent for a few seconds and said to Paulita: Paulita, you go watch the cartoons. Dad, I want Estre to watch it with me!. Im going to talk to Estre and then shell see with you. Paulita then slipped out of Estre Berrocals arms and went to watch cartoons first, alone. What, what do you want to talk to me about?. The man looked at her with a twinkle in his eye, Do you want to take Paulita to the movies or do you want to watch it with me?. She blushed and stammered, Whats the difference? Then Ill go return the tickets online. Adn Rouco said in a low voice: Well, give Paulitas back.N?velDrama.Org content. Estre Berrocal froze for a few seconds; did she mean that they would both go to see her without Paulita? As she said nothing, the man looked at her, What, you dont like it?. Why not? She was too happy to say anything: Well, well go to the movies together tomorrow night, thats the deal. Ill go see the cartoons with Paulita. The man looked at her, his thin lips curved, and Estre Berrocals little face burned with heat. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 109：Missing the appointment. Early in the morning the Rouco Group building was bathed in the warm morning sun, the city had just woken up and traffic was flowing. At half past nine in the morning, Estre Berrocal entered the creative department and worked on the draft of Yahua Animations film. Yahuas animation drawing was due tonight and she had to finish it before the end of the day. She had already thought of a prototype for this anime character, so it was easy to draw it, but it took time. At the end of the day, Estre Berrocal printed the drawing and went into Olivia Montes office. Director Olivia, here is a draft of Yahuas animation, Ive already done it. Olivia Montes took a contemptuous look at his manuscript and scoffed, I thought you were so good and you pretend to win me over with a drawing like that? Its not for me to say whether I can beat you or not, and naturally its not for you either, when the timees well see how thepetition turns out. Hmph, Im telling you Estre Berrocal, you cant win!. Olivia Montes, who had always been annoyed with her, didnt bother to argue with her, Well see what happens then! When Estre Berrocal finished her drawing, she sat down without further work and turned on her phone to check the time. He had half an hour left and the thought of going to the movies with Adn Rouco tonight made his heart leap like a deer. nning his date in his head, he sent a message to Adn Rouco asking, Whats for dinner afterwards? Quickly, an answer came back: Its up to you. Estre Berrocal felt the words were superficial and didnt feel involved at all. The movie starts at 6:30, why dont we buy some snacks to take to the movie and then go to the restaurant after the movie?. Okay. A simple and clear answer, like the usual dry style of Adn Rouco. A few minutester, the man sent another text message, I have a video conference after work, half an hour or so,e wait in my office. Estre Berrocal recalled that she had gone to the Penins yesterday to sign a contract with Ond Borrego, and then left in Adam Roucos car, and the car she had driven was still in the subway parking lot of the Penins, and it was estimated that the parking fees alone already amounted to hundreds, and if she was not going to get the car back, she would not be able to pay the expensive parking feester. The actual car is still in the Penins Hotel parking lot,ter after work I will go to the Penins Hotel first, I will drive the car directly to the cinema and wait for you, you have finished the meeting past the time is almost for the movie premiere. After work, Estre Berrocal first went to the Penins Hotel to pick up her car, drove it to the movie theater and bought several snacks to fill her stomach, as well as a bucket of popcorn and two Cokes. However, Adn Rouco only seemed to drink coffee, plus tap water and water, and carbonated drinks and popcorn were something that did not seem to suit him. Estre Berrocal imagines Adn Rouco sitting next to her in a movie theater in a fancy dress, eating popcorn and watching a movie, and the corners of her lips turn up in a slight undtion. After sitting in the armchair at the entrance of the cinema and waiting for about twenty minutes, he looks at the time and sees that it is ten past six oclock. After all, a man of Adam Roucos stature was already doing her a favor by taking out such valuable time to spend with her on a date, doing something as trivial and boring as this, so wouldnt it seem too petty if she kept insisting? If she couldnt be more generous, how could shepete with all the intelligent and beautiful women around her? With that in mind, she slumped down on the table and waited bored.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. The clock struck twenty past six and an announcement sounded in the room. Those of you going to see Titanic at six-thirty, please go to the box office to check your tickets. With ten minutes left in the movie, Estre Berrocal couldnt resist sending a text message to Adn Rouco. Where are you? After five minutes, there was no response. Estre Berrocal called, but the phone rang for a long time, but there was no answer. Were you still on the videoconference? Star, its really you, Star! called Pe Prats as she held her popcorn and pulled Jonathan Tasis towards her. Oh no, I had bumped into Jonathan Tasis and Pe Prats at the cinema. Pe Prats looked at the two movie tickets in her hand and said, pretending to be angry: Well, Estre Berrocal, yesterday I asked you toe to the movies with me and you refused. Estre Berrocals scalp tingled: No, a ssmate. A ssmate? I dont remember you ever having contact with any friends other than me, youre lying to me, you bought two cokes and so much food, you came on a date! No, seriously, a girl from high school you dont know. Pe Prats looked around, And where is he?. Estre Berrocal looked at her watch and saw that it was 6:25, Adn Rouco was going to miss his appointment, her face was icy and she was depressed, Hes been stood up, he couldnte. Youll see, Ill leave you to it. Jonathan Tasis invited with a polite, light smile, Since youve bought your tickets,e in with Pe and me. Pe Prats grabbed her arm, Yes, and you bought all this food, is it going to go to waste?. Gee,e on,e on! Pe Prats took the food and dragged Estre Berrocal to the front door. The film opened to muchughter, but Estre Berrocal stared at the big screen, distracted and unable tough at all, checking her phone every five minutes. Pe Prats, who was sitting next to him, came over and whispered in his ear, You got stood up by a guy? No. You dont have to guess. You keep lying to me, if a student had dropped out, would you be so lost? The movie was so good and you kept looking at your cell phone, did you expect her to contact you? Estre Berrocal didnt bother to disguise it, she simply lowered her gaze and said, Surely, hes busy with work. He has a movie date and hes busy with work? This man is so unreliable, even if he hadnt made the appointment, would he have at least called you? Although Estre Berrocal had not spent much time with Adn Rouco, she was not the type of person to agree to a date and then break it off for no reason. Pe, do you think he might have had a car ident on his way here? Pe Prats: Pe Prats raised her hand and pped her forehead hard: Estre Berrocal, youre crazy. This man just clearly stood you up and had a car ident, do you think this is a TV show? But Adn Rouco was not answering his messages or his phone, so if he had not had an ident, could Paulita be running a high fever again? With that thought, Estre Berrocal could not continue watching the film and, carrying her purse, whispered to Pe Prats: Ill leave you to continue watching. Pe Prats red at Estre Berrocal as she catapulted out of her seat and shouted, Hey! Why are you such a pain in the ass? Get back here! Come back here If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 110： He has the same blood type as Dante. Hospital, outside the operating room. The child has lost too much blood and desperately needs a blood transfusion, but there was a car ident in the back tonight and there are too many people who need blood transfusions and the blood bank has no AB blood! Who in the family has AB blood?. Olivia Montes was crying and grabbed Adn Roucos hand, Adn, please help Dante, I know you are AB, you have the same blood type as Dante! Adn Rouco helped Olivia Montes up, sister-inw, dont be nervous, Im going to save Dante. On the one hand, Dante was the only blood left to his older brother, and on the other, Dante was the grandson of the old man and his nephew, it was impossible for him not to save him. Adn Rouco followed the nurse into theboratory and asked, How is the child now? As the nurse was drawing blood from Adn Rouco for tests, she said, Youve lost a lot of blood, but luckily you havent touched any vital organs, so you should be fine with a blood transfusion. When Adn Rouco came out after the blood draw, his face was a little pale. Olivia Montes looked at him and choked up, Adam thank you, thank you I really dont know what I would have done if anything had happened to Dante! Olivia Montes buried herself in his arms, tears streaming down her face. Adn Rouco stiffened slightly, but finally reached up and patted Olivia Montes shoulder. Santino Yepes arrived from the Rouco Group and brought the cell phone that Adn Rouco had left in his office. Boss, your phone. Adn Rouco opened his phone to find several missed calls and a text message, all from Estre Berrocal. He had been in a hurry when he heard about Dantes car ident and had left his phone in the office. Around here, Estre Berrocal was about to drive home after leaving the cinema. Just as he got into his car, his cell phone rang and the caller ID showed it was none other than Adn Rouco. Her teary eyes tremble and she hurriedly picks it up, Hello, where are you?. The man there, his voice low and a little tired, Im at the hospital, Dante was in a car ident. What? Estre Berrocal was stunned, had Dante been in a car ident? His first thought was that Olivia Montes had found out that Adn Rouco was going out with her tonight and was deliberately using Dante to wreak havoc But that thought, it was too malevolent. Estre Berrocal shook her head, dismissing the thought; Olivia Montes, however malicious she might be, wouldnt risk Dantes life, would she? How is Dante? Ill be right there. Dante has lost a lot of blood, Ive drawn blood, he should be fine, no need to rush. Estre Berrocals brow furrowed. Your blood type and Dantes blood type, the same? How could it be a coincidence? But Adn Rouco had said that Dante was not his son. Estre Berrocal hung up the phone and drove to the hospital, all the way, worried. When she arrived at the hospital, Olivia Montes was crying vulnerably in the arms of Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and stood there, like a stranger. Here ites. Adn Rouco pushed Olivia Montes aside without moving, stood up and approached Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal looked at his in white face and, thinking of the blood she had drawn from Dante, raised her hand to help him, Are you all right? Ill get you something to eat to replenish your strength. From the looks of you, you must have rushed to the hospital without dinner after hearing about Dantes ident, right? Adn Rouco took his hand: No, Im not hungry. Olivia Montes said with a loud sob and nasal voice, Adam, Im going to go with Estre to get something to eat, you havent had dinner and youre giving Dante a blood transfusion, its not going to work. Estre Berrocal wanted to say she could go alone, but there was something she wanted to ask Olivia Montes, so she said to Adn Rouco: Ill go with my sister-inw, what do you want to eat? Adn Rouco did not insist: Just something to eat. Okay. When Estre Berrocal and Olivia Montes left the hospital, Estre Berrocal immediately asked: Olivia Montes, did you cause Dantes car ident? What are you babbling about, how am I going to y with Dantes life! Hes my own son! Estre Berrocal pursed her lips: You scalded Dante on purpose before so that Adn Rouco would misunderstand me, you are too suspicious, Dantes ident better not have been caused by you, otherwise, I really feel cold for Dante having a mother like you!. Olivia Montes haggard, sobbing face suddenly broke into a macabre smile, Even if I did it on purpose, so what? Estre Berrocal stiffened: What do you mean?. I caused Dantes ident on purpose, I just didnt want Adam to be with you, Estre Berrocal, tell Adam if you can! Lets see if Adam believes you or me!. Olivia Montes! You are not human! Olivia Montes smiled, You see, Dante has the same blood type as Adam, Adam transfuses Dantes blood, me, Dante and Adam, were family! Youre just an outsider. You gambled your own sons life to get the pity and affection of Adn Rouco! Olivia Montes, you dont deserve to be Dantes mother! It is not for you to lecture me on my worthiness. It is enough that Adam thinks I am worthy. Olivia Montes growled, seeing Estre Berrocal so angry, did she really believe she had deliberately caused Dantes ident? He didnt have time to confront Estre Berrocal when Dante had the ident, but Estre Berrocal had turned herself in! At the store, Estre Berrocal picked up a bacon sandwich and Olivia Montes picked up a tuna sandwich and sneered, Adam likes tuna sandwiches. Estre Berrocal squeezed his hand and finally returned the bacon sandwich to the shelf. Back at the hospital, Olivia Montes handed Adn Rouco the tuna sandwich from the bag. Adam, I bought the tuna sandwich you like so much, I just had the clerk turn it into the stores microwave, you can eat it while its hot. Estre Berrocal, faced with Olivia Montes hypocrisy, gritted her teeth and said: Adn Rouco, I have something to tell you.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Olivia Montes pretended to be surprised: Star, is there anything you want to say without me? Adn Rouco looked deeply into Estre Berrocals eyes and put down his sandwich: Whats wrong? Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and finally said what she had been thinking all along: Dantes ident was no ident. Adam Rouco frowned, his eyes darkening slightly, What do you mean? Thest time Dante burned his hand in the kitchen, it was done on purpose by my sister-inw, she just wanted you to misunderstand me, and this time sister-inw knew we were going on a movie date tonight, she wanted to sabotage us, so she deliberately caused Dantes car ident. Olivia Montes just doesnt deserve it Before Estre Berrocal could finish her sentence using Olivia Montes, Adn Rouco suddenly interrupted with a cold scolding, Shut up! Estre Berrocals eyes fluttered, Adn Rouco, what I said is true! Olivia Montes said aggressively, Estre, I know you hate me, but you dont have to denigrate me like that, do you? Thest time you came to the Rouco family in the kitchen , I feared you were up to no good and I did try to use that incident to get you out of the Rouco family, but then I knew you were up to no good and I didnt do that kind of thing again so Adam would misunderstand you. I gave birth to Dante in October, how could I Adam, this affair, Estre really hurt me. She just admitted it to me herself! Adn Rouco, you think Adn Roucos voice grew even colder: Estre Berrocal, have you ever known a mother so cruel as to deliberately cause an ident to her child? He stared at her with a deep, cold, even angry look. Estre Berrocal stood there, looking at him for a long moment before she pressed her lips together in a smile, swallowed and said, I see, I shouldnt be here, bothering you, Ill go now. The moment she turned around, the tears she had been holding back came to her eyes. Adn Rouco had always, at all times, distrusted her. Chapter 111： He cried like his first love. Estre Berrocal rushed out of the hospital with her mind scrambled as she drove her car without knowing where to go. The Vi Rouco? It was not his real home. Back to La Vi Berrocal? Dad was gone and the vi was cold and empty, leaving her alone. When you are sad, you can be very vulnerable, especially when you are alone, like Estre Berrocal. In this city, he has no family, no one to trust. Tears fall from her eyes as she remembers Adam Roucos cold and angry stare, her vision blurs, her hands tremble and go numb from crying, her senses diminish, and just as she turns the corner, a car drives towards her, and she dodges it, mming on the brakes! The two cars were about to crash into each other when the ck Bentley jerked out of the way and mmed into the guardrail on one side. Estre Berrocal had pale fingers as she gripped the steering wheel and closed her eyes tightly as she mmed on the brakes, but the expected violent impact was dyed. His taut heartstring finally snapped at that moment. Jonathan Tasis got out of the ck Bentley, walked over to his car with long legs and knocked on his window. Mr. Jonathan? How could it be him? Miss Star, how dare you go out on the road with such driving skills, even if you yourself are not afraid of death, you cant wreak havoc on others. Jonathan Tasis was not at all nervous or scared after the ident, his tone was quite rxed and he even had the grace to tease her. Estre Berrocals mind was in a daze as she got out of the car and muttered, Excuse me, lets call the police!. Jonathan Tasis saw that her eyes were red, Are you crying?. Estre Berrocal raised her hand to wipe the tears from her eyes and sniffled a couple of times, Im not, its just that my eyes dont feel good What I got tonight, so many car idents in the north side, never had one since Ive been driving, first time for Miss Star. Jonathan Tasisst sentence, spoken with such ambiguity that Estre Berrocal frowned and froze for a second before asking curiously, Mr. Jonathan did you say there have been a lot of car idents in the Northside tonight? Yes, there have been a lot of car idents from behind tonight, Miss Star even if I called the police toe now, I dont think the police department has the manpower toe, none of us are hurt and we know each other, so lets take it privately. So it was likely that Dantes ident was unintentional, Olivia Montes was just taking advantage of the incident so that Adn Rouco would think it was one of those who didnt know each other? Jonathan Tasis, seeing her pensive and quiet, raised his hand and waved it in front of her eyes, Miss Star, detained? Let me take you to the hospital to get you checked out. With those words, Jonathan Tasis took her by the hand and headed for the ck Porsche. Estre Berrocal struggled, Im fine, let me go, Im not going to the hospital, Jonathan Tasis, let me go, do you hear me, Im not hurt. Some injuries cant be seen, after all, what just happened was a car ident, both you and I need to get checked out. She said it eloquently and convincingly, Estre Berrocal frowned, Ill drive myself, I wont bother Mr. Jonathan. How dare you drive with that driving knowledge?. Im just in tonight. He was just in a bad mood, plus his vision was blurred from his tears, and he tended to lose the sense of his hands and feet when he cried, which is why he identally got into a car ident. Jonathan Tasis stared at her, You were just what, youre in a bad mood? She bit her lip and lowered her watery eyes, not speaking again. Jonathan Tasis nced at his car and growled softly, The car Adam Rouco gave you? Your car, Ill have my assistante take it back to the Rouco family for you, youre in no condition to drive in your current state, you could easily make a scene. Estre Berrocal was shocked: How do you know about my rtionship with Adn Rouco? Jonathan Tasis got into the car, rolled down the window and said to Estre Berrocal, who was standing outside the car, Get in. In her current state, she really wasnt fit to drive, and with that bump she really needed to be checked out, she opened the door of the Bentley and sat in the back seat. Jonathan Tasis curved his lips and chatted with her as he drove, Miss Star, you look a lot like an old friend of mine when you cry. Estre Berrocal was not interested in the topic and thought Jonathan Tasis was trying to make conversation, Really? A friend of Adn Rouco, too. Jonathan Tasis nced in the rearview mirror and gave him a mischievous look. Estre Berrocals eyshes fluttered slightly. Are you a friend of Adn Rouco?. It was, Adn Rouco and I were very good friends. Before? So not now? As Estre Berrocal said nothing, Jonathan Tasis added: I advise you to stay away from Adn Rouco, he is a man who never thinks about anyone else, and you will only get hurt if you are with him. Jonathan Tasis sounded as if he had been friends with Adn Rouco in the past and Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, Mr. Jonathan, this is my doing, I dont seem to know Mr. Jonathan very well. You seem to have fallen in love with Adn Rouco now?. None of your business. Upon arriving at the hospital, Estre Berrocal looked to see that it was the Hospital del Pueblo, the hospital where both Adn Rouco and Olivia Montes were still staying, in case they met upter. She bit her lip and asked, Mr. Jonathan, can we move on to another hospital? Jonathan Tasis gave her a questioning look, The Peoples Provincial Hospital is the best hospital in the North, and the closest and best equipped, is there anyone in this hospital that Miss Estre doesnt want to see? Jonathan Tasis was such a smart guy that it wasnt hard to guess by watching the way Estre Berrocal dodged. He didnt like having someone he didnt know well poking around in his mind and got out of the car. Didnt Mr. Jonathan say there were a lot of idents out back on the north side tonight? I thought the Peoples Hospital was busy right now, but since were here, lets go in. Jonathan Tasis hooked his lips and followed Estre Berrocal into the hospital. Here, outside the operating room, Adn Rouco and Olivia Montes were still on duty. When Santino Yepes returned from the bathroom, he reported with a frown: Boss, I just saw Miss Estre, with Jonathan Tasis. What was Miss Star doing in the hospital with Jonathan Tasis in the middle of the night? Santino Yepes felt the man next to him and his gaze was imbued with three shades of cold when the man asked in a cold voice: Where are they?.This is from N?velDrama.Org. In front of the CAT scan room. Adn Rouco got up and went to the CT room. Adam, where are you going? Dante he Then Ille. With those words, the man left with long legs and a sullen, handsome face, walking quickly. Outside the CAT scan room, Estre Berrocal sat on a bench with a downcast face, and Jonathan Tasiss narrowed eyes narrowed as he saw Adn Rouco approaching from a short distance away. He looked at Estre Berrocal and brought his lips close to her ear, and Estre Berrocal, startled, reached out her hand to push him away, but she heard him say in a slow voice: You look like my friend when you cry. She was Adn Roucos first love, and Adn Rouco was never going to marry in his life for her. Estre Berrocal was momentarily stunned and forgot to push him away, her watery eyes just staring stiffly at him, her little face ashen. The way they stood head to head, from an outsiders perspective, looked like an intimate couple whispering something, especially with the soft smile tugging at the corners of Jonathan Tasis lips. What are you doing? A cold, male voice brought Estre Berrocal out of her daze. He looked back and saw Adam Rouco watching them with a stern look on his dark face, as if he hade to catch them in the act of adultery. Jonathan Tasis, however, stood up and said affectionately, As you can see Mr. Adam, I was talking to Miss Star about a secret that no one else can hear. Adam Roucos icy eyes pulled Estre Berrocal into a hug, sped her firmly around the waist and sneered, Since when does Mr. Jonathan like married women? Miss Estre is married to Mr. Adam? But what has Miss Estre told me about her rtionship with Mr. Adam? Estre Berrocals watery eyes grew dazed, Jonathan Tasis, you Jonathan Tasis was right, she wasnt married to Adn Rouco, was she? He looked at the man angrily and bit his lip. Who was he to get angry? She wasnt his wife! He had trusted Olivia Montes so much that he hadnt even kicked her out of the hospital, and now he was looking for her? Estre Berrocal angrily pushed him: Adn Rouco, let go of me! Adam Rouco had no intention of letting go, and Jonathan Tasis scoffed, I didnt realize that Mr. is not appropriate, did I? Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco with reddened eyes and said, Mr. Jonathan is right, Sr. Adn Rouco grimaced, an act of chivalry? What was her rtionship with Jonathan Tasis, who was Jonathan Tasis to her, and now she was going to leave him alone for Jonathan Tasis? Adam Rouco let her off coldly, his dark eyes fixed on Jonathan Tasis and sneered, Its true shes not married to me, but shes already given me a son, sor ago. With those words, the man gave her a stern look before turning and striding away. Estre Berrocal looked behind her back and her heart dropped to her core. In Adn Roucos mind, she was a woman who did not love herself. Warm tears, falling from her eyes. What Adam Rouco wants most, will always be himself, you will not be able to enter his heart. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva and looked at Jonathan Tasis with reddened eyes, Did you just say I cry like Adam Roucos first love? Yes. At first Adn Rouco decided not to marry for the rest of his life for her, but old Se?or Rouco was pressing so hard that Adn Rouco turned to a surrogate womb so that old Se?or Roucos wish would be fulfilled and he would not have to marry. But I didnt realize that it was you, Miss Estre, who had gone to the surrogate womb for him. Estre Berrocal frowned, not realizing that Jonathan Tasis knew everything, but what did he intend by telling her all this? But what made Estre Berrocal even more curious was Adn Roucos first love. If he liked her so much, why didnt he stay with her?. Jonathan Tasis looked at her with an icy stare and three words escaped his lips, Shes dead. Estre Berrocal froze in ce, her body tingling. So she had be a surrogate? Had Adam Rouco chosen her as a recement because of her resemnce to his first love? Estre Berrocal finds herself afraid to think beyond the What kind of emotions did Adn Rouco feel for her? The nurse came out of the CT room and shouted, 108, Estre Berrocal!. Jonathan Tasis reminded, Miss Star,e in and take the test, if there is anything, its not toote to finish it. Estre Berrocal wiped away her tears, her mind scrambled, and entered the CT room. Once the tests were done, Estre Berrocal was brought back to the Rouco family by Jonathan Tasis. Upon entering the house, Felipa saw Estre Berrocal all tired and said: Third young grandmother, how are you? Im fine, where is Paulita, is she asleep? Not yet, shes in her room watching cartoons, I gave her a bath. Estre Berrocal nodded and went upstairs and straight to Paulitas room. As soon as she saw her, Paulita got out of bed and hugged her neck, saying with a little pout, Estre, why didnt you take me with you when you went to the movies with daddy? Im the only one in the house, and my brother is away, so you all went out and didnt take me with you! Did Daddye back with you?. Estre Berrocal hugged her and said, My brother is hurt and dad is taking care of him in the hospital, can I sleep with you tonight?. When he left the Rouco family, he feared he would see too little of Paulita, but did he really want to? But if he had to stay with Adn Rouco for Paulitas sake, he couldnt do it now. There are too many people and things between her and Adn Rouco, Olivia Montes, Dante and now Adn Roucos first love. If she had to be reduced to a substitute, she would prefer to renounce her affection for Adn Rouco. Asking her to be a surrogate, to live as a shadow, I couldnt do it. Besides, it was clear that Adn Rouco did not have the slightest confidence in her, right? Paulita asks worriedly: Estre, whats wrong with brother, has he burned his hand again with the boiling water? No, it should be fine, dont worry, wait a few days and your dad will take you to see your brother. The little boy asked with a frown, What about you C arent youing with me? Tears fell silently from Estre Berrocals eyes, Paulita, will you hate me if I leave?. Paulita clung to her neck with her little hands and asked incredulously, Estre, why are you leaving me? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips, her nose tingling, unable to speak and not knowing what to say to Paulita. Paulita raised her little hand to wipe her tears, Estre are you unhappy here?. The little girl could feel his emotions and said in a little voice, Star, is Daddy bullying you? Ill help you teach daddy a lesson, dont go away, ok?. Estre Berrocal shook her head, sniffled, gently rested her forehead against the little girls milky white forehead and said softly, Paulita, Im sorry. Paulita, Im sorry, Mom may not be able to be with you all the time. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 112： What women need is love. During Dantes stay in the hospital, Adn Rouco and Olivia Montes took turns, sometimes together in the hospital, so affectionate in Estre Berrocals opinion. These days, Estre Berrocal hardly sees Adn Rouco. He stays overnight at the hospital and returns to La Vi Rouco long after Estre Berrocal has left for work. Dante was transferred to the general ward on the fifth day of his stay, Adn Rouco took a short break from work and started working as usual, while Olivia Montes took a short vacation to stay at the hospital and take care of Dante. For almost a week, Estre Berrocal and Adn Rouco did not speak to each other or even look at each other. During the week, Adn Rouco had umted a lot of work and paperwork, and in the meetings, the marketing director of the outdoor department would talk animatedly about proposals and PowerPoint presentations, but Adn Rouco would get distracted several times. Santino Yepes noticed this and whispered in his ear, Boss, are you a little tired from all the rest youve hadtely? Do you want us to adjourn the meeting?. Adn Rouco was perplexed, his dark eyes rose and he said with pursed lips: No, go on. After a long but unproductive meeting, the others left the room and Adn Rouco sat in his ck swivel chair for a long time, wondering what he was thinking. Santino Yepes approached him with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, Boss, havent you made peace with Miss Estre yet?.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Adam Roucos dark eyes ran over him like a cold knife. Santino Yepes fell silent, had he said something wrong? After a long moment, the man said with a sullen face, I was worried about Dantes injuries. Unconsciously, Santino Yepes said, Hasnt the young teacher been moved out of the ICU and is he in stable condition? As soon as the words left his mouth, Santino Yepes felt like a million ice knives were flying at him. Well, nowadays it is not fashionable to tell the truth Adam Rouco became slightly annoyed and frowned, Keep an eye on the creative department in Director Olivias absence these days. Although Director Olivia is not here, but the acting deputy director, the creative department can only be considered a small department attached to the Rouco Group,pared with some subsidiaries andrge departments, generally Rouco Group for the creative department is a kind of permissive management, the creative department side will have no problem, the BOSS this is for him to pay more attention to the creative department, or more attention to Miss Star? Santino Yepes bit his tongue and replied respectfully, Yes, I will definitely pay more attention to the creative department and keep the boss informed of any developments there. What happened to the things you were asked to look into?. Santino Yepes immediately said, Miss Estre hit Jonathan Tasis car after leaving the hospital that night and had a small car ident, thats why she went to the hospital with Jonathan Tasis to have a CAT scan. The mans eyes fluttered and his heart fluttered, Why are you only telling me now? Santino Yepes felt aggrieved: No, didnt you tell me not to mention Miss Estre? The boss and Miss Star were at odds and had a cold war, how dare he mention it? Adn Rouco snorted: If I dont want you to mention it, you wont? didnt you just mention it with a lot of enthusiasm?. Adn Rouco stood up and, with a frown on his face, left the room with long strides. Santino Yepes stubbornly followed him with a clear coffee, Boss, in fact girls, you can put your foot down and coax them in. As the saying goes, women in their forties are like this cup of coffee, bitter and fairytale-like and hard to cajole, but young women in their twenties, like Miss Este, are like Sprite. Sprite? What kind of metaphor is that? When Santino Yepes saw that Adn Rouco was not staring at him, he continued: The thing about Sprite is that its airy, its strong, you can only hold it, you cant shake it, if you shake it, it explodes. If youre not embarrassed to give it a stir, the girls will have already gone over it, but theyre embarrassed to say anything. Adn Rouco grunted slightly, incredulous: If you were to give your job that much thought, your annual sry would double. It was a bit sarcastic at first nce, but Santino Yepes realized that Adn Rouco was congratting him. There were manypetent assistants in the world, but very few could solve the bosss problems. If an assistant was morepetent than the boss, the boss either took care of him or fired him. After work, Adn Rouco went to the nursery to pick up Paulita from school. Paulita was sitting in the car, eating a sandwich, when she said to Adn Rouco, Dad, have you had a fight with Estretely? Adn Rouco looked at the little girl in the rearview mirror, Why do you ask?. Estre hugged me and cried the other day, shes not happy in our house, dad, what are we going to do if Estre leaves us?. If Estre leaves, she and her father will be alone again. Adn Roucos eyes deepened a little and he said no more. Upon arriving at the Roucos house, Adn Rouco led Paulita inside the house, Estre Berrocal, who had been downstairs, turned to go upstairs when she saw Adn Rouco enter, but Paulita, who had run, hugged her thigh, Estre, why are you ignoring me? Estre Berrocals eyshes fluttered and she looked at the little girl, Im not ignoring you. Raising her hand, she stroked Paulitas head affectionately. Star, you just sit here, dont go anywhere, and have a good talk with daddy, okay?. Estre Berrocal did not dare say no, but she and Adn Rouco had been engaged in a cold wartely and had not spoken to each other. But seeing Paulita looking at her with wide, innocent eyes, she pursed her lips and said nothing for a moment. Adn Rouco handed Paulita his backpack and instructed her: Go to your room and read for a while. Paulita nodded, backpack in hand, knowing that her father was going to talk to Estre alone, and as she left, she whispered to Estre Berrocal, Estre, you have to talk to your father properly, you cant get angry, he has a terrible temper. The man frowned and coldly called her by her first name: Pa Rouco. Paulita puffed up her little mouth and ran upstairs immediately with her school bag in her arms, it wouldnt be good if daddy came after her and spanked her. How could she find a mom as good as Estre when her dad had such a bad temper? When Paulita came upstairs, Estre Berrocal took the diamond ring off her ring finger and gave it back to her. When old Se?or Rouco gets out of the hospital, Ill exin everything and we wont have to pretend we are husband and wife anymore, and you wont have to threaten me with La Vi Berrocal. This diamond ring, back to you. Adam Roucos dark eyes stared at her with a deep, cold stare that made her scalp tingle, without the slightest intention of reaching out to take it. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 113： Miss Star resigned outright! Estre Berrocal merely dropped the diamond ring on the table and turned to leave, when Adn Roucos long arm grabbed her by the wrist and asked, Why didnt you tell me you had been in a car ident that night? Estre Berrocal scoffed and looked back at him with reddened eyes, Youre so worried about Dante, so concerned about Olivia Montes, do you care if he had an ident or something?. I would just think she was some random woman who didnt know right from wrong!Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Adam Roucos brow furrowed and he drew her into his arms, confining her against his chest. Where does it hurt? She was stunned for a moment to see the concern in his eyes, but when she thought back to the night he had attacked her in the hospital, defending Olivia Montes and humiliating her in front of Jonathan Tasis, her eyes turned even redder and she struggled to push him away, biting her lip. Dont worry, Im fine thanks to Jonathan Tasis taking me for a check-up! Jonathan Tasis, Jonathan Tasis again! Adn Rouco, who had managed to speak to her in a kindly way, was now provoking again, his voice was cold and angry, You left the Rouco family to fuck Jonathan Tasis, who knows how many times youve slept with me! Estre Berrocal pped him full in the face,nding resoundingly on his cheek. Yes, I just want to be right with Jonathan Tasis! Jonathan Tasis at least wont be mean to me! He wont mistrust me! Jonathan Tasis is a hundred times better than you! Estre Berrocal met his hard, cold stare for five seconds, tears falling silently, before pushing him away and running out of the Rouco family. Adn Rouco stood there for a long moment before he let out a sigh, raised his hand to his temple, looked at the diamond ring on the low table and, in a fit of annoyance, lifted his long leg and kicked the table! Paulita was upstairs when she heard the loud bang and ran out of the room in a daze, lying face down on the stairs to the second floor and facing the living room. Dads face was ck and stinky. He frowned and searched the floor with his eyes, but Estre was nowhere to be found! Oh no, Estre had misbehaved with Dad! Estre Berrocal ran out of La Vi Rouco and ran a long way until she ran out of breath, then she crouched on the ground and let out a loud scream. It was clear that she had defeated Adn Rouco, and she herself wept inconsbly. These days she had been repressing her emotions, acting lightly when confronted with Adn Rouco, but only she knew how hard it had been for her these days. Adn Rouco was a bastard! Estre Berrocal had a fight with Adn Rouco and, unable to return to La Vi Rouco, she went directly to La Vi Berrocal. He didnt sleep a wink all night and the next morning he went to work with a pale face. As soon as she entered the creation department, she was called into the office by the deputy director. The assistant director frowned and threw two identical drawings at Estre Berrocals face: Exin yourself! How is it possible that your drawing is exactly the same as Director Olivias? Estre Berrocal frowned as she examined the two drawings, which were identical down to the details, and could not be distinguished from each other except for the name in the signature. Had Olivia Montes copied his drawings? Deputy Director, I dont know why Principal Olivias drawing is the same as mine, but I definitely didnt copy anyone. The deputy director adjusted his sses on the bridge of his nose and sneered, Oh, yeah? So, youre saying that Principal Olivia copied your sketches?. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and said nothing. Estre Berrocal, you have to understand, Director Olivia has won many awards, and you, a new illustrator who is not even an original artist, do you think anyone is going to believe that Director Olivia has copied your drawings? Indeed, no one would believe it, not even the Rouco Group. What else do you have to exin? She took a deep breath, looked down at the two sketches and said, I did not copy Director Olivias drawings, believe it or not. Seeing how stubborn she was, the deputy director sarcastically said to her, Estre Berrocal, are you really stubborn or are you shameless when ites to copying? Since the assistant director insists on saying I copied it, I will ask director Olivia to tell me the inspiration and meaning of the design, and if she says it better than me, I will admit it. You! Tell me, where did you get the inspiration for the design of this drawing? Estre Berrocal said in a cold voice, Deputy Director, I would like to confront Director Olivia face to face. The deputy director, seeing that he could do nothing about it, frowned and said, You can go now, I will ask the authorities about this, after all it is our first coboration with Yahua animation and the authorities are still taking it seriously. After Estre Berrocal left, the deputy director called the presidents office on an internal line. Santino Yepes received the call and informed Adn Rouco, saying, Boss, Director Olivia has exactly the same drawing that Miss Estre presented to Yahua animation, should we check it out? The man sat in his ck executive chair, his face cold and indifferent, Take Estre Berrocals ce out of this contest. Santino Yepes froze, This Is the boss still mad at Miss Star? Without even looking into it, he just took Miss Star out of thepetition? How is that different from convicting Miss Star for giarism in disguise? Adn Rouco looked at him with dark, cold eyes, Why, do you have a problem with that?. Santino Yepes immediately shut up, he didnt dare have a problem with it, the power of life and death was in the hands of Adn Rouco. Its just that if the boss does it, Im afraid it will break Miss Estres heart. Wasnt she close to Jonathan Tasis? Wasnt she going to leave the Rouco family? Can it be done? Inside the creative department, ten minutester, the deputy director came out of his office and said to Estre Berrocal in front of everyone, Estre Berrocal, you have been disqualified for this Yahua animation contest. Estre Berrocal wrinkled her nose: Why?. Youve copied Director Olivias work and youre justifying yourself for it? I didnt! The assistant manager grunted as she folded her arms, gave her a sidelong nce and said, I reported the situation to Mr. Adam, who gave the order, so if youre not happy with it, go to Mr. Adam for a review. He was the head of a multinationalpany and had no time to mess with Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal clenched her hands into a fist and red at her. The vice-principal froze at the look: Why are you looking at me like that? Go to Sister Adams house and throw a tantrum if you can. Estre Berrocal swallowed hard, sat down again and wrote a letter of resignation. Three minutester, Estre Berrocal left the letter on the assistant managers desk. The deputy director looked at the letter: Estre Berrocal, dont you want to work anymore? Yes, I dont want to do it anymore!. With those words, Estre Berrocal gathered her things and left the creative department with her head held high in front of everyone. As he left the Rouco Group, his heart, which had been tense, suddenly rxed. It may have been a wise decision to leave the Rouco Group, no matter where she worked next, but she never wanted to return to the Rouco Group! Santino Yepes received a call from the creative department and walked into the presidents office with trepidation to report, Boss Miss Estre has resigned. The man sitting in the ck executive chair, his face suddenly sank. Resignation? To join Jonathan Tasis? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 114: Don’t stop her! Let her go! Yahua film and televisionpany, the presidents office. Mr. Jonathan, the deputy director of the creative department of the Rouco Group just called to say that Estre Berrocal has been eliminated from the contest for having copied Olivia Montes work, and I heard that Estre Berrocal was not convinced and resigned in a huff. Did you resign? Jonathan Tasis amber eyes sparkled and he said, Thats right, weck artists like Miss Star. The attendee gave a puzzled Ha, Its all giarized and still excellent? What did Mr. Jonathan have in mind? Was he really in love with Estre Berrocal? Estre Berrocal returned to the Roucos house and gathered all her things. Felipa heard a banging noise in the upstairs bedroom and went upstairs to see Estre Berrocal packing her bags as if she were leaving the Rouco family. Felipa, actually Adn Rouco and I had no license, he and I pretended to be married, but as of today, I will no longer pretend to be his wife. Felipa was puzzled: What are you talking about, Third Miss? What will happen to Paulita if you leave?. At the mention of Paulita, Estre Berrocal felt a dull ache in her heart, took a deep breath and looked at Felipa with a sincere look. Felipa, I know you have a good heart. She has grown up without a mother and although I know that Adn Rouco will pour himself into her, Adn Rouco is too busy with his work to deal with Paulitas feelings on many things. Please, Felipa. Felipa said anxiously, Third Miss, are you leaving now? When Third Young Master returns, you can have a good talk In the courtyard, a car engine suddenly sounded, interrupting Estre Berrocals conversation with Felipa. Estre Berrocal and Felipa looked at the same time at the patio; it was Adn Roucos car. Adn Roucos face was cold and sullen as he entered the house. Felipa smiled a little smile and said, Third grandfather, the third master is back, talk to each other!. Adn Roucos dark eyes looked hard at the suitcase in Estre Berrocals hand, anger rising in his heart as he shouted, Dont stop her! Let her go! Estre Berrocals back stiffened and she stood still for a few seconds, dragging the suitcase with her.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Adn Rouco snorted, Youre not leaving? Why dont you leave?. She bit her lip and silently dragged her suitcase toward the door, walking past him as Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist. Estre Berrocal looks at him with derision: Mr. Adn made me bear the giarism to make my stay in the Rouco Group impossible, why are you dragging me now?. Take the ring youve been wearing and get out of my sight. Adn Rouco threw the diamond ring in front of her and, with his words, walked up the stairs with a dark and cold face. He did not look at Estre Berrocal again. Estre Berrocal stood in the living room, eyes downcast staring at the diamond ring lying quietly at her feet, and finally bent down to pick it up and hand it to Felipa. Felipa, this is yours, please give it to her. Felipa blushed, This third young grandmother, you and the third young master, what exactly happened? How did the two people suddenly be so ipatible? Adn Rouco stood at the floor-to-ceiling window of the first-floor studio, staring coldly at Estre Berrocal, who wasing out of the first floor, dragging her suitcase. She had not taken the car he had given her, as if she wanted to make a clean sweep of it. Estre Berrocal, what a good girl! I couldnt believe that I would never see Paulita again. Felipa, downstairs, hesitates to go upstairs to give the diamond ring to Adn Rouco. It was just as the Third Young Grandmother was about to leave the house. Was the Third Young Master angry and speaking in anger because he was trying to save face? Felipa came to knock on the door with trepidation: Third Young Master, Third Young Grandmother asked me to give you the diamond ring. After a long while, Felipa thought that Adn Rouco would not open the door, and was turning around to go downstairs when the door to the study suddenly opened. Stunned, Felipa hurried to hand the ring to Adn Rouco. Adn Roucos face was cold, but he took the ring. It was the first time he was getting back something he had given as a gift! Adn Rouco entered the bedroom and found that there was not a single thing of Estre Berrocals left in the room. The woman had really cleaned up, and she nned never toe back? This thought made Adn Rouco very ufortable. Estre Berrocal had not long returned to La Vi Berrocal when her cell phone rang. The caller was Jonathan Tasis. Estre Berrocal remembered what Jonathan Tasis had told her that day at the hospital and was stunned for a moment before picking up the phone. Hello, Mr. Jonathan. Does that sound so cold? I thought we were some kind of allies, are you at least warming up to me?. Estre Berrocal snorted, Mr. Jonathan if you dont want Pe to get the wrong idea, lets keep our distance!. Jonathan Tasis didnt bother, I heard you were disqualified from the Rouco Group for copying Olivia Montes work? Mr. Jonathan, have you nted a spy in the Rouco Group? Has the news reached your ears until now? I would like to have a spy in the Rouco Group, but the Rouco Group is heavily guarded in this area, so if you were still in the Rouco Group, you could be my spy. At Jonathan Tasis joking tone, Estre Berrocal frowned: Mr. If youe to make fun of me Before I could finish the sentence, Jonathan Tasisughed, Adn Rouco doesnt trust you, but I do and I think you havent copied Olivia Montes. Estre Berrocals watery eyes trembled. Even Jonathan Tasis believed that she had not copied Olivia Montes work, so why didnt Adn Rouco? His heart, at the thought, felt like it was being crushed hard by a wheel, choking with pain. What is Mr. Jonathan trying to say?. I know Miss Estres talent, I have seen her work when she was a student at the Academy of Fine Arts in Paris, Rouco Group is not really the right ce for you, you know, Rouco Group is a big business, not much importance is given to artistic talent of this type, their industry tends to be high tech, real estate, entertainment and film, but we at Yahua are an art and designpany and we are currently thergest art and design advertising agency in the North City, and I would like to invite Miss Estre to be part of our Yahua Film and Television Company. After all this, Mr. Jonathan simply wants me to work for Yahua Film and Television Company? Would Miss Estre like it? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips, Jonathan Tasis was right, the Rouco Group was not the right profession for her, and even if she didnt leave this time, she probably would in the future due to several factors. He didnt immediately turn down Jonathan Tasis offer, but he didnt really think about where he wanted to go, Mr. Jonathan, I havent thought about it yet. Yahua Film and Television Company is always delighted to wee Miss Star. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 115: Bravo Estrella Berrocal! Jonathan Tasis hung up the phone and looked at the photograph resting on his desk. He picked up the photo and gently caressed the light face of the girl in it, a face that bore a slight resemnce to the bearing of Estre Berrocal. Analena, the wish you didnt fulfill, Ill find someone to do it for you. She was not working for QI, but rather opening up a sector and a field that QI did not cover. She did note from the fine arts, nor from advertising design, and founded Yahwa, but for Analena Lozada, whose desire in life was to be a first-ss art designer, who liked to draw, paint portraits, design clothes and illustrate of all kinds. La Vi Rouco. When Adn Rouco picked up Paulita, she could not find Estre Berrocal and was throwing tantrums. Felipa couldnt cajole her, so she went over to inform Adn Rouco: Third se?orito, youd better bring back the third abuelita, Paulita wont stop fussing, throwing things in her room, refusing to eat even if shes told to, and crying with both eyes red Paulitas loud cries reached Adn Roucos ears, and the man, already gloomy, became even more upset to hear them. With a swarthy, handsome face, the man came striding into the childrens room, and as soon as Paulita saw him, she was paralyzed with shock for two or three seconds and began to cry louder again. A. Where has Estre gone! I want Estre! Aw Paulita took the piggy bank doll in her hand and threw it to Adam Rouco, Daddy I want Estre! A Felipa, who was watching from the side, made an anguished face. Third se?orito, Paulita is breaking my heart crying, if the girl keeps crying like that, tomorrow her eyes will hurt for sure. Adn Rouco grimaced and pressed his long fingers against his forehead bone, looking coldly at Paulita, who was crying with her mouth full. He wonte back if you cry, and if your eyes hurt from crying so much, go to the hospital and get an injection!. Paulitas face was full of snot and tears, but she was so shocked by the word injection that she stopped crying instantly, her little body sobbing and choking as she asked: Why isnt Estreing back? Its because daddy has taken Estre away. Paulita angrily picked up the Muppets that had been thrown around, picked up arge one and, with big red eyes, smashed it back at Adn Rouco. Daddy youre mean! Youre mean to my Estre! Daddy go and get Estre back. Adn Rouco did not dodge, the dummy hit him lightly, without force, but he was more than annoyed, and said in a cold voice: Pick up everything on the floor! Im not going to clean it up! Ill clean it up when Dad gets Estre back! Adn Rouco, although he usually spoils Paulita a lot, cannot protect her from anyone when he is stern: Dont eat until you have cleaned your room! Not if you dont eat! Hmph! Paulita threw out her little arms and sat her little butt on the belly of a big white monkey, with her two big red eyes looking at Adn Rouco as she cried, with no intention of ducking her head. Felipa, seeing this, bent down to clean Paulitas room, but Adn Rouco stopped her, Dont help her!. Shes only three years old, shes just like her mother, she wants to fight him, right? Adn Rouco turned around with a ck face and left the childrens room. Felipa looked at Paulita in the childrens room, but did not dare to help her, Paulita, behave yourself, clean your room and dont mess with your father, or they wont feed you, and I wont be able to help you. After Felipa closed the door, Paulita sat up and sniffled twice, her little hands wiped the tears from her face, her stomach rumbled with hunger, she crept over to the drawer and pulled out arge package of food and sat down on the floor to eat it in a hurry. He cries with hunger all over, wait until hes had enough to eat before he cries, so daddy will go see Estre when hes had enough of her noise! Felipa asked Adn Rouco with concern: Se?orito, are you really not going to let Paulita eat dinner? What if there is a real problem of hunger? Adn Rouco snorted, You think hes really going to go on a hunger strike? He has so much food in his room that he knows how to eat when hes hungry. But its really not going to by the third youngest grandmother. Before Felipa could finish her question, Adn Rouco interrupted with his hands in his pockets, his voice clear and cold: Do you think you cane and go from this house whenever you want? Now that hes gone, donte back if you dare! I wanted to see what she could do! After Paulita had her fill, she pulled her own phone watch out of her school bag, looked up Estre Berrocals cell phone number and called him. When the call came through, Paulita burst into tears: Estre, dont you love Paulita anymore? When Estre Berrocal heard the girls heartbreaking cry, she felt as if a knife had been plunged into her mouth. I Paulita, dont cry, okay? Ille see you in a few days. Aw I dont want it! I want you back! But I had just left the Rouco family, how could I go back now? Even if he wanted to see Paulita, Adn Rouco wouldnt leave her, would he? Dad doesnt feed me. Im very hungry Star Im starving! Paulita rubbed her tummy, which had just bulged with food, as tears streamed down her face. Estre Berrocals heart trembled at the cries of the little girl, anguished and upset: Howe she doesnt feed you? How could Adn Rouco take it out on the girl! Estre Berrocal couldnt sit still and couldnt help but quietly say to Paulita on the other end of the phone: Stop crying, baby, Iming, OK? Paulita nodded vigorously with her chin: Well,e on, if you donte Im going to faint from hunger!. Just as he hung up the phone, the door to the childrens room was pushed open by Adn Rouco. Paulita hurriedly tucked the little phone watch into her school bag and stared at it with thieving eyes, her little voice quivering, Daddy Adn Rouco approaches and confiscates the watch without further ado. Paulita threw both arms around Adn Roucos legs: Dad, give me back my watch! If you want your watch, behave yourself, clean your room ande down for dinner. Paulita hurried to pick up the little monkeys that had fallen on the floor, and as she dragged them to the bed, her little body sighed and sang: Only a mother is good in this world, a child with a mother is like a treasure. A child without a mother is like a weed . Leaves his mothers arms Where to find happiness. Adam Roucos brow furrowed, what is this brat singing! After Paulita managed to clean up the muppets, she dutifully went downstairs to eat and had just sat down at the dinner table when Estre Berrocal arrived at the Roucos house. As soon as she entered the house, she saw Paulita pecking at her bowl of rice. As soon as Paulita saw Estre Berrocal, she threw the chopsticks out of her hand. Adn Rouco frowned: Pa Rouco, who gave you permission to throw the chopsticks? Pick them up. Paulita was forced by her fathers authority, but as soon as she saw Estre Berrocal, she blurted out, Aw . Daddy is mean to me! Estre Berrocal quickly approached and put Paulita in her arms, Adn Rouco, why are you yelling at the little girl!. She knew he hated her, but why was Paulita yelling at him! Adn Rouco stared at her and said in a cold, mocking voice: Didnt you leave in style? What are you doing back?. I just dont feelfortable with Paulita!. Paulita is well fed and dressed, what are you not worried about?. Estre Berrocal reacted, thinking that Adn Rouco had made Paulita lie and tricked her intoing back, and frowned: You made Paulita lie, you didnt feed her, you tricked me intoing back, and now you ask me what Im doing back, Adn Rouco, youre a scoundrel! Adn Rouco said a single word: I never taught my children to lie. Paulita, sensing that she seemed to have made a mistake, hugged Estre Berrocal tightly and admitted her mistake: I missed you so much! Thats why I lied to you! Dont me daddy. Estre Berrocal was stunned and pursed her lips. The man raised his hand and took Paulita out of his arms: If you leave, go awaypletely and dont alwayse and bother me with Paulita. Estre Berrocals heart froze: Okay, Paulita, be good, Im leaving. The moment he turned around, tears came to his eyes. I dont know if it was because I couldnt bear to leave Paulita or because of the cold words of Adn Rouco.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Behind her ears, Paulitas voice called out to her, she closed her eyes and quickly left the Rouco family. Sooner orter, the best thing for her and Paulita would be to break up with her. Adn Rouco looked coldly at the womans back and gritted his teeth. I dont usually see him being so obedient, but he does go onmand! Good for Estre Berrocal! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 116: Getting drunk at the bar Since the day she left the Rouco family, Estre Berrocals life seemed to have stagnated and she could not get excited about anything.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Pe Prats thinks he has fallen out of love and drags her to a bar for a drink. The two get drunk, hug and cry. Being Berrocal! Is it because of men that youve been depressed all this time? Pe Prats pointed at her, drunk and oblivious: Lets y truth! Ill have a drink if you tell me a truth!. Estre Berrocal, her face also drunk, copsed on the booths sofa and belched: Yes! Then I will tell many, many truths! I will drink them. Tell me! Are you hiding a rtionship from me? Estre Berrocal smiled andughed, somehow tears fell from the corners of her eyes and she said amused: In love? Im not in love at all! Its about my unrequited love! A wish! I thought he was at least interested in me even if he didnt like me enough. but forget it, Ill put this guy on my cklist from now on! Pe Prats was also touched by the heartbreak and, after arge cocktail, let out a chuckle: Me too, me too! Jonathan Tasis doesnt love me at all! But why do you think he agreed to go out with me? Doesnt agreeing to go out with me mean he likes me? Why? Estre Berrocalughed andughed at her: How naive you are! I tell you that my boy is going to marry me. The two drunken women broke down together and Estre Berrocalmented, Men dont really like you just because they want to date you and marry you . First it was Ivn Martnez and now, Adn Rouco, why did he meet all the bastards? Pe Prats buried her face in the crook of Estre Berrocals neck and asked, frowning: Why doesnt Jonathan Tasis like me? Is it because Im not pretty? Estre what do you think I have to do to get him interested in me?. Estre Berrocal pointed with her hand and growled: Jonathan Tasis hes no good! Break up with him right now. Im not going to . Estre Berrocalughed twice more and dropped onto Pe Prats shoulder with her head cocked to one side and her eyes closed as the drunkenness passed. Star, help me, it seems that Jonathan Tasis has an ex-girlfriend that he particrly likes Before Pe Prats could finish her sentence, her head turned and she saw Estre Berrocal sleeping next to her, she shook her, Estre? Estre? Estre Berrocal felt a little ufortable from the shaking, her clear white forehead wrinkled slightly and a murmur escaped her lips, Adn Rouco. whats with the nastiness? Adam Rouco? Wasnt Adn Rouco his brother-inw? In another luxury booth of the Pivo Czech Bar. Adn Rouco kept silent while he drank four or five sses of brandy. Matthew Glvez squeezes Nico Amengual with his shoulder: Mr. Nico, look at him, hes been so weirdtely! Always asking us to go to the bar for a drink when he has nothing to do, hes very strange!. Nico Amengual frowned, looking at Adn Rouco: Yes, dont you need your Paulita? And that indomitable little lion, dont you need to look at him either?. Adn Rouco pursed his lips as he sat in the dimly lit booth, his face emotionless and motionless. But speaking of the lion cub, Adam, Ill make a note of the roses you gave my daughter-inwst time. I will take care of returning them to you. Mica had made Adn Rouco jealous by being close to him, and she would remember it. Adn Rouco set his ss down hard on the table, his dark eyes looked at Nico Amengual and his thin lips parted: Stay away from Estre Berrocal. Both Nico Amengual and Mateo Glvez were startled. Well, I havent even said what Im going to do, and youre defending her, so hide her if you can and dont ever let her see it. Matthew Galvezughed out loud: How childish you are, Ive had too much to drink, Im going to the bathroom!. As Matthew Galvez exited the booth, the bartender, who was carrying several cocktails, rushed toward the room and identally bumped into Matthew Galvez. Matthew Galvez frowned, Whats that about walking?. The waiter nced at Matthew Galvez and hurriedly apologized, Sorry Mr. Matthew, the guests in room 801 kept asking for drinks, two girls were drunk and kept pushing us, one of them is the daughter of Prats Group, we didnt dare to be slow, thats why we walked fast and bumped into Mr. Matthew Matthew Galvez was stunned, Wait, who did you say?. La Prats, the millennial daughter of the Prats Group. Adn Roucos niece? As the waiter entered 801 to deliver the drinks, Mateo Galvez nced inside and caught a glimpse of the two girls lying drunk on the couch. One was Pe Prats and the other was the little lion! Mateo Galvez returned to the booth with an unidentified smile on his face. Adam, guess who I just saw. Adam Roucos dark eyes were slightly averted and he did not speak. Nico Amengual, on the other hand, was stunned: Your lion cub was on the counter? Mateo Galvez significantly said, Not only was he in the bar, but he was next to us, in 801, drunk with his niece Pe Prats, and they were there motionless. Adam Roucos gaze sank and he jumped to his feet, striding toward Room 801. As soon as he entered room 801, Adn Rouco saw Estre Berrocal and Pe Prats, who had been drinking heavily. They were leaning drunkenly against each other and Adn Rouco frowned as he reached over and patted Estre Berrocals cheek. When she did not respond, he took her in his arms. Matthew Galvez, who was standing in the doorway watching, scoffed, Adam, thats not right, youre forgetting your niece when you take Estre Berrocal. When Adn Rouco walked past Matthew Glvez with Estre Berrocal in his arms, he said coldly: Pe Prats is all yours, I see you have nothing to do. Matthew Galvezs mouth twisted, Hey, thats no way to y. Nico Amengual patted Matthew Galvez on the shoulder, Mr. Matthew, its perfect that youre taking a beautiful woman home. No, lets do it together! Nico Amengual refused: I cant take Pe Prats home, I have a wife. If Mica thinks Im going to have a threesome with you and Pe Prats, I dont even know how Im going to die!. What an unpleasant thought! After Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal out of the Pivo Czech bar, Estre Berrocal didnt know if she had been awakened by the night breeze outside or because she had been shaken. He opened his eyes and stared nkly at the cold, handsome face before him. Pe Prats how did you be Adam Rouco ? The man frowned and lowered his dark eyes to look at her, seeing the drunken expression on her small face, surely because she had had too much to drink and had long since lost her senses. When he said nothing, Estre Berrocal raised her hand to her face and choked it. Adn Roucos face darkened and he said coldly: Estre Berrocal, let her go. She was drunk and a little more difficult to deal with than usual when sober, so she growled, Let go, let go, why are you mean? Hadnt you been mean enough to her? Why are you mean to her even in her dreams? What a bastard, bastard. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 117: Adán Rouco, tonight, you are mine. After Adn Rouco led Estre Berrocal to the car, the woman did not let up at all. I want a ss, Pe! Wheres the wine? Where is my wine! He jumped up and fell into the arms of Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco was somewhat stunned, raised his hand and finally took her in his arms. He couldnt drive because she was so wrapped up in him, so he sat with her in the car. After a while, Estre Berrocal suddenly raised her little face and smiled at him: Pe, lets order a male model! Ive never ordered a male model before. The corners of the mans mouth twitched and his handsome face darkened. Adn Rouco felt inexplicably distressed, as if he had been unintentionally cuckolded! A male model? How dare this woman ask for a male model? She was too drunk to feel his anger, and rubbed against his arms, Okay? Lets ask for a male model and see what he looks like! Ive heard it said that male models are usually exceptionally handsome Estre Berrocal thought, Even if I dont need a male model, it would be nice to at least look good. He was thinking very hard when suddenly his hip ached. Mmm that hurts! The mans big hand, whipped her ass hard. Estre Berrocal snorted and red at him: What are you hitting me for! Looking for a male model, Adam Rouco rolled onto his back and imprisoned the small woman in his arms, his thin, cold lips kissed her hot, alcoholic lips so hard! Estre Berrocals eyes widened and she struggled, but after smelling the familiar masculine scent, she closed her eyes and tilted her face to receive the kiss. He even put his hands around the mans neck. Not only did this not please Adn Rouco, but it irritated the man even more, who looked coldly and fiercely at the little woman beneath him, who was blushing and enjoying herself a little! Does this woman take you for a male model? Estre Berrocal, who had not yet recovered from her sinking, slowly opened her watery eyes and looked at him with a clear and affectionate gaze, her voice muffled by the alcohol, with a somewhat pathetic tone, Adn Rouco. is it really you? The mans dark eyes grew dazed as he looked into her watery, red, aggrieved eyes, Why dont you help me Why do you always side with Olivia Montes Why dont you trust me I didnt copy Olivia Montes drawings It was Olivia Montes As he spoke, tears fell from the corners of his eyes without argument, and Adam Roucos heart, as if something had hit him hard. He couldnt help but raise his hand and wipe the tears from his face with his fingers, asking quietly, Is that why you resigned and left the Rouco family? She was so drunk she couldnt hear what he was saying, she just buried herself in his arms and muttered to herself, You were mean to me and to my Paulita . I hate you. If she had been a good girl, would I have been mean to her? Estre Berrocal clung to his neck, rubbed her little face in his arms and added in a squeaky voice: But I cant help but think of you again Adam Rouco I like you. You tell me what I have to do to stop liking you I dont want to like you Youre so mean and you treat me so badly um The mans long fingers, unexpectedly lifting her chin, lowered her head to gag her chattering little mouth. The kiss was deep, hot andmitted. Only when she could barely breathe did he slowly release her, his forehead resting gently on hers, his voice maic and low as he spoke, Theres no undoing your fondness for me, you can keep doing it. The words were more like amand, with unquestionable dominance. Estre Berrocal puffed out her little face, tears welling up in her eyes, But whats the use of me liking you He didnt like it, did he? Adn Rouco closed his eyes and kissed the tip of her small, red nose as she cried, How do you know its not going to work if you dont still like it? What kind of person doesnt do something half-heartedly? He wouldnt ept such a non-exclusive affection.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Adn Rouco did not take Estre Berrocal back to La Vi Rouco, old Mr. Rouco had recently been discharged and if he had taken Estre Berrocal back, so drunk, the old man would have been even angrier. He took her back to La Vi Berrocal and, after gaining entrance to the house, took her to the big bed, where Estre Berrocal clung to her neck with both hands and did not let go. Adn Rouco fell into the big bed with her. Man on woman, Adam Rouco could kiss her if he lowered his face a little, their breaths mingling, the mans dark eyes darkening, hisrge hands gripping her wrists, warning, Let her go. Estre Berrocal shook her head and did not let her go: I wont, if I let you go, youll be back with Olivia Montes, Adn Rouco tonight, youre mine. In any case, no matter how dominant he was in his dreams, in reality he did not dare to speak against Adn Rouco, in his dreams he still did not dare. In her dreams, she was in charge! With this in mind, she was even bolder, lifted his face and kissed him. Adam Rouco blushed at first, then curved his thin lips and looked at her yfully, Do you really want me? Estre Berrocal nodded her chin vigorously. He doesnt want her for nothing, the man thought, a spring dream is a drunken Adam Roucos dark eyes deepened, You love him, and its no use crying for mercy afterwards. But Estre Berrocal didnt know if it was intentional or if she had really had too much to drink, but when Adn Rouco was at the height of his excitement, she fell asleep under him! A meaningless dream! Adn Rouco gritted his teeth and sweat broke out at the corners of his forehead. It was the first time that Adn Rouco was defeated! He got out of bed and was about to go to the bathroom to get a basin of water and wring out a towel to clean it when the little woman behind him suddenly grabbed his hand: Adn Rouco . The soft murmur of her voice made all the anger in the mans heart somehow dissipate. Adn Rouco sat back down next to her and wiped tears from the corners of his eyes. Was it affection for Estre Berrocal? More like some heart His emotional reflexes were not as violent, and he had always been much, much slower in dealing with emotional issues than others. He could not deny that at first his ulterior motives with Estre Berrocal had been purely physical. But now, something seemed to be slowly deteriorating. He was beginning to want to keep her with him longer, to keep her from being lusted after by someone. With a slight, loving smile at the corners of his eyes, Adn Rouco took her hand and slipped the diamond ring, again, onto her ring finger. The morning sun streams in through the bedroom window. Estre Berrocal has a hangover and a severe headache. When he opens his eyes, he looks at the white ceiling and is momentarily disconnected from his reaction. Hadnt she been drinking with Pe Prats at the Pivo Czech barst night? Who had taken her home? She sat up, reached up to stroke her aching head, and when her eyes looked up, she noticed a diamond ring on her ring finger. She froze and stared nkly. This diamond ring, didnt you leave it with the Rouco family to be returned to Adn Rouco? Hadnt I dreamt itst night in Was it really Adn Rouco? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 118: Miss Star has left North City! Estre Berrocal tried to remember if she had done something stupid in front of Adn Rouco the night before, but after half a day of thinking, her mind was so broken that she raised her hand and punched herself hard in the head. But how was it possible that Adn Rouco could have been at the Pivo Czech Barst night? Had she gotten drunk and called him herself? While she was thinking that, her cell phone suddenly rang, startling Estre Berrocal. It was Pe Prats, who had also had a lot to drinkst night and whose voice was now muffled, reminding him: Estre, you asked me to sign you up for the excursion, the flight is at eleven, dont bete. Estre Berrocal looked at the time, it was already half past eight, Im not talking to you anymore, I have to wash and leave. Good thing I had packed for the trip a few days ago, otherwise I wouldnt have been able to catch the flight today. She had been such a mess that she had asked Pe Prats to get her friend at the travel agency to sign up for an in-house rate tour, as the tour price included airfare and lodging and was much cheaper and more economical than what Estre Berrocal had booked on her own, and when she got there, she had no intention of traveling with a group, but just wanted to get some air and walk around for a change. Rouco Group building, conference room. It was half past eleven when Adn Rouco lifted his wrist to check the time on his watch after a high-level meeting. By this time, the woman should be sober from her hangover. He picked up his cell phone and called Estre Berrocal, but her phone was turned off. Adam Roucos brow furrowed, had he had too much to drink to wake up yet? Santino Yepes pushed open the conference room door in a hurry: Boss, its no good, Miss Estre is leaving Ciudad del Norte today on the eleven oclock flight!. What do you mean? Adn Roucos eyes sank. What the hell was that woman doing, saying she liked mest night and waking up today and forgetting what she had saidst night with all her heart and soul? Adn Rouco pursed his thin, cold lips and asked, Where did he go? Miss Star has left for S. Boss, shall I book you a flight to S yet?. He sulked and said nothing, and after a long moment, he calmly opened his mouth, Whats the point of going to her? I couldnt believe I wasnt going back to the North City to see Paulita. Santino Yepes was perplexed, was the boss still angry with Miss Estre? But as the day progressed, Santino Yepes found that Adn Rouco had finished three or four days of work in one afternoon ahead of schedule. When the end of the day came and he didnt want to leave, Santino Yepes prepared a cup of freshly brewed coffee and brought it to him, Boss, youve been working long hours, take a break. Adn Rouco took a sip of his coffee and had no intention of stopping, continuing to watch the stock market movements on hisptop. Santino Yepes dared to ask: Boss, are you nning to go to S to see Miss Estre as soon as you finish your work today?. Adn Rouco looked at him coldly and said: Since when did you be such a smartass?Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Santino Yepes rubbed his nose and asked, What time is the flight booked?. Tomorrow at ten oclock in the morning. When Adn Rouco returned to the Rouco familyte at night after workingte, Olivia Montes was also at home. Adam, why did you take so long toe back, I have not been able to reach your cell phone and I have been worried about you for a long time. I had heard Felipa say that Estre Berrocal had left the Rouco family some time ago, and Adn Rouco did not seem to be looking for Estre Berrocal, so had Estre Berrocal really left the Rouco family? Adn Rouco pursed his lips and said indifferently, I was workingte at the office and my phone ran out of battery, how is Dante? The doctor says Dante is recovering well, nothing serious, I am very grateful for the blood transfusion. Adn Rouco calmly replied, You should. Olivia Montes bit her red lip and said, I came back to get a change of clothes for Dante and me. Ive been waiting for you at home for a long time and Dante told me he misses you, could youe to the hospital tomorrow after work to see Dante? Adam Roucos eyes paled slightly, Not tomorrow, Ill see Dante when hees back. You where are you going, on a business trip? No, for personal matters. Adn Rouco was brief and concise, with no intention of telling her where he was going, and Olivia Montes was unable to ask any more questions, so she could only say quietly, Okay then, Ill wait with Dante until you get back. The man turned around to go up the stairs and then stopped short, his eyes slightly averted and his voice clear and cold: Sister-inw, I hope that when Estre Berrocal returns this time, you can live in peace. The words were soft, but the tone was unmistakable, defending Estre Berrocal and standing up for her. Olivia Montes clenched her fist, fought the pain in her heart and smiled kindly, Adam, what are you talking about? Of course Im going to make peace with Estre. Was he going to get Estre Berrocal back? What was so good about Estre Berrocal that she was gone and he was going to chase her back? Adn Rouco went upstairs and first went to the childrens room to check on Paulita. Paulita was lying in bed with her tablet, still watching cartoons, wide-eyed and foggy, still refusing to sleep. Adn Rouco reached over and snatched the tablet from the little girls hand, turned it off and tossed it aside. No one cares about you when Im not at home, do they?. Since Estre Berrocal had left, Paulita had given Adn Rouco a scolding, and the little girl shot a couple of nces at Adn Rouco, curving her mouth. Hmph. Adn Rouco could not bear to hit Paulita, but he was very annoyed by the way she treated him. Estre Berrocal had made him angry, but now his daughters were fighting with him, one after the other, and he couldnt be bothered! Itste, lets go to bed. Adn Rouco was a man of the world, a man of the world, and when he got angry with Paulita, he could not let it go, so he ordered in a cold voice. The little girl blinked a couple of times and said, You dont love me anymore, Daddy. The man wrinkled his eyebrows, What are you talking about?. If daddy loved me, he would go and get Estre back, because I love Estre!. Adn Rouco stared at Paulitas defeated little girlish face and softened his voice a little. Tomorrow I will find your Estre and bring her back to you, at thetest in three days, so you can sleep peacefully. Paulita was so excited that she pulled back the nket and stood up, her hair disheveled, but her big ck eyes shining, Daddy did you really go looking for Estre? Youre not lying to me, are you?. Adn Rouco approached the door and turned off the light, No, put on the nket and go to sleep. Paulita blew him a series of kisses, Good night, daddy, I love you!. Adn Rouco returned to his bedroom, charged his phone and tried to check Estre Berrocals WeChat friends, but on the screen it showed a gray horizontal bar. The man frowned. had that woman fainted him? The anger that had been repressed was rising again! Did she really intend to get away from him by leaving North City and passing him out? This knowledge made the evil fire in Adn Roucos heart burn even hotter. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 119: Adán Rouco in trouble City S, the lobby of a hotel. The guide said to the whole group, Gather everyone in the hotel lobby tomorrow at eight oclock, after breakfast we will head to Beach Ind, be sure to bring all your luggage, tomorrow we will be staying at Beach Ind. After the guides instructions, Estre Berrocal looked for some food at the hotel and headed to her room. He checked his phone and there was not a single text message or call from Adn Rouco. He lies down on the hotel bed and types on WeChat, looking for Adn Rouco, but after a long search, he doesnt find him. With a jolt, he gets out of bed. He slid his fingers left and right, up and down the screen, and searched three or four times for Adam Roucos WeChat. Had he gotten drunkst night and erased Adn Rouco in a fit of rapture? Estre Berrocal thought for a while and finally remembered the clip in which she had deleted Adn Roucos tweets. Last night she had made a bet with Pe Prats for daring to delete the WeChat of the man she liked, and in her drunken stupor, she had deleted Adn Rouco He fell head first under the sheets and smothered her to death. But hadnt she already unterally broken up with Adn Rouco? Why would she worry about that, even waiting for him to call or send her a message? When she turned on the television, she jumped to a random channel, and there were three- or four-year-old children, about Paulitas age, singing and dancing. Dazed and confused, she fell asleep on her bed with the phone in her arms. The next morning, after breakfast, Estre Berrocal went to the lobby early to meet her guide and at eight oclock, the tour group left for the I de ya. Beach Ind is a famous tourist ind in the city of S, known as the Little Maldives, so there are many couples who go to Beach Ind for their honeymoon, and this group is almost exclusively couples, as a couple. The bus drove for more than an hour to the dock and Estre Berrocal followed the group to the ship. The man smiled solemnly at him, This seat is empty, isnt it?. There is no one. Youre in the same group as me, arent you? Most of our group are couples, its ufortable for me to be a single dog. Estre Berrocal was stunned; they were awkward together then. Im on my own too, but I only signed up for this group because the flight and hotel were cheaper than the ones I booked myself, and when we get to the ind, Im not going to follow with theirrge group. When the man heard that, he got excited and said, Me too, are you lonely too, why dont we pair up and join you?. Estre Berrocal froze and thought it would be nice to have a little group, Sure. My name is Demario Alejandro, and yours is? Estre Berrocal. The two shook hands. The trip was not so boring with Demario Alejandro by her side, talking to her a lot, the sun shining on the stars over the sea, the blue waves gliding over the boat, the view of the sea was beautiful. Once on the ind, Estre Berrocal and Demario Alejandro left the group and went on their own. On the ind there were several surfing and diving activities, and Demario Alejandro was a good photographer and took many nice pictures, which Estre Berrocal couldnt resist posting to her friends. Pe Pratsmented quietly, Hey, why do you have people taking pictures of you when youre alone? Tell me, have you had an affair?. Estre Berrocal replied with a nk stare: There are no meetings, only groupies. When Adn Rouco arrived in S, Estre Berrocal had already left the city. Santino Yepes contacted him in real time and informed him, Boss, Miss Estres phone is now positioned on Beach Ind, she may have gone to Beach Ind to y. Adn Rouco immediately hailed a cab and headed for the marina. An hourter, the sea suddenly changed and the sky, in the distance, appeared dark and heavy towards the sea, as if it was about to change. Adn Rouco sat in the boat, his dark eyes narrowed. At night, on Beach Ind, Estre Berrocal and Demario Alejandro, after a day of fun, find a small restaurant on the ind to eat. As soon as the saut was served, an urgent news item appeared on the television set hanging in front of the small restaurant. Beach Ind At 6 oclock this evening, the sea has suddenly changed and there has been a strong storm at sea, several boats heading for Beach Ind have fallen overboard, it is not known if there are any casualties. Our correspondent reports Estre Berrocals eyelids jumped, How can it be so sudden, we went surfing in the sea during the day when the weather was good and right now its not raining on the ind. He looked out, the ind was still calm, was there a big storm at sea right now? It is easy for the sea to change, thank goodness we boarded the day before, otherwise the consequences would be unthinkable, to be on the safe side we will stay on the ind for another two days to see what happens before we leave. Just as these words were being said, Estre Berrocals cell phone rang. The caller ID showed that it was Santino Yepes. Picking up the phone, Mr. Santino? Why are you calling me at?Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Before she could finish her question, Santino Yepes said anxiously, Se?orita Estre, has the boss contacted you? Estre Berrocal was perplexed: No, he hasnt contacted me. Not good, a couple of boats going to Beach Ind are sinking right now and the boss just came on board, Ive lost contact with him Estre Berrocal couldnt hear the rest of the sentence, her face suddenly went white and her hands started shaking, even gripping the phone! Had Adam Roucoe to Beach Ind to look for her? On television, the presenter was still broadcasting the shipwreck, buzzing in Estre Berrocals ears, her mind went nk, and when she got up, she almost fainted on her legs, muttering: Adn Rouco No, I have to go to Adn Rouco Demario Alejandro lifted her up, Estre, whats wrong, whats wrong? Estre Berrocals eyes were red, My boyfriend hase to the ind to look for me, he got on the boat at the same time and Im afraid something might happen to him! A boyfriend? Did she have a boyfriend? Demario Alejandro was taken aback and then calmed down: I thought the casualty figures had not yet been disseminated. Maybe the waves wont be serious this time, dont worry yet, no one would take you out to sea now even if you wanted to, calm down. Estre Berrocal grabbed her head, how was she going to calm down, if something happened to Adn Rouco, how was she going to face Paulita afterwards? If he had note to Beach Ind, Adam Rouco would not havee to it, let alone this! Estre Berrocal cried, ran out of the restaurant and ran as fast as she could to the inds dock. You have to go to see Adn Rouco, nothing should happen to Adn Rouco If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 120: My legs are weak, hold me! The night was pale and the sea was dark and endless, where could a ship be seen? Estre Berrocal wandered, her mind went nk, tears streamed down her face, her legs went numb and weak from crying, and she fell onto her buttocks on the beach. Ooooooooooooooooo Adn Rouco where the hell are you? Where am I going to find you ooooooooooooooooooo bastard why did youe looking for me? And if you die what will be of me and Paulita ooooooooooooooooooooooooooo She wrapped her arms around her legs and buried her tear-streaked little face tightly between her knees in a sobbing mess. Her ears were ringing and all she could hear were the waves and the sound of herself letting out a loud scream,pletely deaf to the sound of a footstep approaching her. Adn Rouco youre a bastard. is it not said woe is me? How can you die so soon Over his head, a cold, deep, familiar male voice came suddenly. Im dead and you still scold me? Estre Berrocal, who had her head sunk in tears, received a sharp blow and raised her head, looking at him in dull astonishment and with wide eyes! Was this Was this really Adn Rouco or was it a hallucination of yours? She was so frightened that her sweaty pores bristled and her buttocks unconsciously moved back a good length. Are you, are you a ghost or are you human! Adam Rouco was soaked to the bone and his clothes were a bit disheveled, but that didnt affect his handsome face or his striking features. In the moonlight, the mans handsome face twitched darkly and he looked at her through gritted teeth, If I were a ghost, Id strangle you right now and youd go to hell with me! Estre Berrocals blurred vision faded into her figure before leaping off the beach and crashing straight into his arms, throwing her arms around his neck and leaping over his legs to wrap them around his strong waist! Its really you! Youre not dead! Adam Rouco, I well Her words, stuck in the mans mouth, four lips, thin and cold and warm, gradually mingled, her body heat, warming his. The kiss, although dominant, was persistent, and Estre Berrocal clung to his neck, unable to avoid answering him. That long-awaited reunion after a life-and-death concern deepened her feelings and affection for him, and the tiny tentacles of longing in her heart suddenly became a thousand strands of vines wrapping tightly around her heart. Adn Rouco The tears that broke the shore were salty and sweet as they kissed them on each others mouths. The man let go of her slightly, Estre Berrocals eyes were clouded with tears, her gaze dazzled him, her long hair stuck to that small, wet and clear face, obviously a little messy, but in the eyes of Adn Rouco, it was something else. The two faces were close, so close that their breaths mingled, and Estre Berrocals eyes blinked softly as a tear fell again, choking back a sob, I I thought something really happened to you. The mansrge hands rested on her hip ps, his dark eyes burning into her as he opened his muffled voice, How long are you going to hold out on me, hmm? Although he asks, there is a touch of mockery and affection in Adn Roucos tone. Estre Berrocal realized that she was hanging on to him and that her legs were still wrapped around his waist, and she blushed and immediately tried to pull away from him. The little face, instantly red, unconsciously said, This is out Not only outside, but also on the beach, and Estre Berrocal did not dare to imagine what Adn Rouco would do to her on the open beach. The mans lips curved in amusement as he looked at her, dropping her as he sneered, Do you still know this is outside? Who was the one who hung up on me? Estre Berrocal bit her lips, remembering her imbecility and that she had been so excited she had forgotten they were still in cold war, so she frowned and growled, I still havent forgiven you. She was not going to forgive him so easily. As soon as she turned around, Adam Rouco grabbed her wrist and pulled her back into his arms, the mans eyes fell as he said, I didnte all night to hear you say something so heartless. Estre Berrocal was stunned and looked at him with swollen eyes: Who is the unconscionable one?. He was the one who was unconscionable! She was Paulitas real mother, and even if she was the mother of a child, Adn Rouco should help her, not Olivia Montes, right? Moreover, Adn Rouco should have been on her side, both for rtionship and reason, but he let her take the me for Olivia Montes giarism. The crime of giarism, if it became known, would be enough to put her out of business for the rest of her life. Are you going to let me stay here all night in wet clothes and a cold breeze arguing with you?. Estre Berrocal was stunned before saying, Let me take you to the hotel, youre going to catch a cold. Adn Rouco responded in a muffled voice. Back at the hotel, Estre Berrocal asks relieved, You didnt hurt yourself?. The man spared the words, No.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal let out a reassuring Oh, he was always distant and she didnt care, she just thought he didnt want to talk to her about the wreck. When they arrived at the hotel, Demario Alejandro ran out of the hotel, calling Estre Berrocal from a distance: Hey, youre back! I thought you really went out to sea to look for your boyfriend! I was scared to death. Adam Roucos brow furrowed slightly as he looked down and asked her, Who is that man? It sounded like he was questioning, Hes just a groupie I just met on my trip, dont look at me like that. It was as if he had caught her cheating on him! Adn Rouco looked at her coldly: It had better be. Demario Alejandro looked at Adn Rouco as he ran up to him and asked, Estre, this is your boyfriend, isnt it? Estre Berrocal nodded, Do you know each other?. Hi, Im Demario Alejandro, I have signed up for a tour with Estre and we have madepany and decided to travel freely. Demario Alejandro held out his hand to greet Adn Rouco, but the man, with his hands in his pockets, had no intention of shaking hands with him and simply said, Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocals husband. At this, Estre Berrocal tilted her head to one side and looked at him in surprise. What had Adn Rouco, who was her husband, just said? Demario Alejandro was also stunned and scratched the back of his neck slightly embarrassed. Star, so youre married, huh?. Estre Berrocal smiled awkwardly at Demario Alejandro and stood at his level, taking Adn Roucos arm in her hand. The man wrinkled his brow slightly and said in a deep voice, Im wet, dont pull me. I dont. Estre Berrocal looked at him with wide, ck and white, watery, bewildered eyes. Did he seem vaguely sulky because of Demario Alejandro? Estre Berrocal gripped his arm tighter and her body pressed tighter to his. Who did you just tell Demario Alejandro that you are for me?. Adn Rouco sank his lips into silence. She continued relentlessly, Did you just say you are my husband because you are jealous?. The mans brow furrowed, his handsome face clear and cold, and he remained silent. Arriving at the entrance of the hotel, Estre Berrocal suddenly gave a blow of weakness in her legs and cried, Ouch!. It was then that Adn Rouco looked back at him, frowning, as he asked, Whats wrong with you? My legs are weak, you hold me down. Chapter 121： The sweetness of being a couple! Adam Roucos dark eyes narrowed: Are you sure?. Estre Berrocal had opened her arms and threw them around her neck for Adn Rouco to grab her gently. But this hug was not a horizontal hug, but a kangaroo hug, like the one I had just done on the beach. This position is much more ambiguous than the horizontal embrace, and more stimting for both men and women. Estre Berrocal buried her face in his shoulder, her face flushed. When Adn Rouco took her to the hotel and went to the reception desk, the man holding her patted her buttocks with his big hand, Take out your room card and upgrade. The two young women at the reception, about Estre Berrocals age, smiled softly at the intimate embrace. Adn Rouco was so handsome that the young woman at the front desk was mesmerized and her eyes bubbled pink. Sir, would you like to upgrade to a Standard room with an all ocean view?. Adn Rouco gave the person in his arms a nd look and said, King room, please. The pink bubbles in the eyes of the two girls at the reception immediately burst. Until Adn Rouco walked away with Estre Berrocal in his arms, Estre Berrocal could still hear the sighs of the two receptionists. Hey, are all such handsome men married these days? What a shame. Yes, I was just going to ask you for the number!. After Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal to the elevator, Estre Berrocal leaned on his arms and gratefully said, Good thing I registered with my ID and my data, because otherwise they would have already had your number and would have started tweeting and messaging you. Adn Rouco looked at her with his handsome, downcast face, his deep, dark, but extraordinarily kind gaze. When they arrived at the room, the hotel staff was quick to prepare Estre Berrocals luggage for the individual suite. Adn Rouco was soaked to the bone, so Estre Berrocal told him to go take a shower first. Estre Berrocal thought she shouldnt have had dinner yet, so she called the hotel inte and asked for two sandwiches to be brought up for the night. After Adn Rouco showered, he was handed the sandwiches. She was wearing a white bathrobe provided by the hotel. The white robe was knotted at the waist, exposing a perfect, drool-worthy white chest, and under the robe were two long, straight legs. Estre Berrocal was no exception, she swallowed saliva, turned her eyes away from him and reminded him with a heated face: You havent had dinner yet, I just ordered a sandwich,e and have it. Adn Rouco, who had arrived here without having eaten, was a little hungry and sat down next to Estre Berrocal to enjoy his dinner. Estre Berrocal took a sip of her soup and then couldnt take her eyes off his face; she wasnt really hungry, she had only ordered two and wanted to eat with him. The stare, which lingered for an unknown length of time, finally caused Adam Rouco to feel the hot stare and his dark eyes lifted to stare at her. If you keep looking at me like that, I may stop eating my dinner. Estre Berrocal was stunned, not answering, Hmm?. The man put down his bowl and his dark eyes stared at her, I dont mind eating you! She hastily buried her face in the bowl and muttered, Not that I can eat it. Then, unconsciously, he said, Besides, you havent eaten, do you have the strength?. As soon as the words left her mouth, Estre Berrocal felt that murderous look on her head. He was really asking for it . She had just put down her sandwich andughed dryly when she was thrown onto therge fluffy bed behind her by Adam Rouco, a man who pressed himself against her, pulled her head down and kissed her fiercely. Without a moments hesitation. In fact, at that moment on the beach, when she had teased him, he wanted to do just that. You know what I was thinking on the beach? Estre Berrocal, swirling and dazed, asked absentmindedly as she received his kiss, What?Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. The mans thin lips pressed against her ear and spoke clearly, word for word, I was thinking about what position to use. You rascal! But it was so sweet to her heart, as sweet as if something was about to spill out. Although Adam Roucos only interest in her so far had been sexual, she had been willing to do it, realizing that what that man hadid was clearly a, and she had struggled for so long to escape, but there was still no escape, so she might as well go down and enjoy herself. The straps of Adn Roucos robe were pulled aside and Estre Berrocal reached out to embrace him with a blush, and as soon as her hand touched the mans back, Adn Rouco gave a slight flinch and Estre Berrocal gasped, Adn Rouco, whats wrong with you? He looked at his back and saw arge cut, scarred and shockingly red. Estre Berrocal asked nervously, How did you get it done?. From the ss window of the cabin. Estre Berrocal got dressed and hurried out of bed, It looks like there is a clinic on the ind, lets go to the clinic together. The cut was slippery and deep, and if not treated promptly, he feared it would be inmed. Adam Rouco grabbed her wrist and pulled her back into his arms, hugging her tightly. Im fine. Estre Berrocal said anxiously, How are you going to be okay, what if it gets infected?. Adn Rouco was determined to stare at her, kissing her neck and sighing, If anything happens, it will be a debt to pay. He said something she didnt understand and then hugged her tighter. Estre Berrocals back pressed against his chest and he couldnt see the emotions on her face. Adn Rouco, is there something youre not telling me?. Well, I almost died today. The tears that Estre Berrocal had held back suddenly fell again, warm, on her arm. Adn Rouco pulled her gently and Estre Berrocal fell into his arms, sobbing, Im sorry If she had not left the City of the North ande to Beach Ind, he would not have gone after her, and if something had happened to Adam Rouco today, she would not have had the nerve to go back to Paulita and the Rouco family. But as she was thinking about it, she suddenly looked at him deeply, You didnt tell me why you came for him? He had helped Olivia Montes get out of the Rouco Group, so why did hee after her? If I hadnte for you, were you going to liverge on this ind with this Demario Alejandro?. At his sarcasticment, Estre Berrocal nudged his chin with her forehead. Anyway, Ive resigned from the Rouco Group and broken up with you, I do have ns to liverge on this ind. A breakup? When had they broken up with him? Since you broke up, are you still telling people Im your boyfriend?. Estre Berrocal was dumbfounded, but the aggressiveness in her heart was infinitely magnified. If Im your girlfriend, why did you assume the fact that I copied you without even listening to an exnation? I didnt copy Olivia Montes drawing I really didnt. I was crying. Adam Rouco lowered his gaze and kissed her eyes with his thin lips, murmuring reassuringly, I know, Estre. He didnt want her to win the contest and spend the night with Jonathan Tasis, that was all. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 122: Is it bigger or smaller? Star? Estre Berrocal, her eyes red-rimmed with tears, looked up sullenly from Adam Roucos arms and asked with a scarlet face, What did you call me? Adam Roucos voice was deep and maic, and although it had the usual coldness, when he said Estre, it was so soft and gentle that it made your heart tingle. The mans dark eyes stared at her with a slight smile, If you havent heard me before, forget it. Estre Berrocal was stunned and said, How can you forget it, I heard you, but who gave you permission to call her that?. No one had ever called her that, except Dad. No one had called her Star in the world since her father had died. When Adn Rouco kept silent, just put his arm around her and began to close his eyes, Estre Berrocal leaned into his arms and said, Only daddy calls me little Estre, nobody calls me Estre since he died three years ago. Adn Rouco deliberately asked, Shouldnt I do it? Lest it evoke sadness in you. Estre Berrocal is furious: You called me that, Im used to hearing it, youll have to call me that from now on. Calling Estre BerrocalEstre Berrocal always, especially when he was angry, tutend, was strangely hurtful and made their rtionship very raw. He had just called her Star, and she suddenly felt spoiled by him. Adam Rouco opened his dark eyes and looked at her in amusement, Miss Estre, I just called you Estre and you adapt so fast?. Estre Berrocal was embarrassed: I dont care, youll have to call me that from now on. Estre Berrocal, as sensible as she is, is still a young girl in her early twenties in the arms of Adn Rouco, desperate to be pampered and cared for. Adam Roucos thin lips curved in agreement. Estre Berrocal, uneasy about the wound on her back, lies down on the bed and calls the hotel inte: Hello, reception? Can you send a first aid kit, my boyfriend is hurt and needs a cleaning and a bandage. The mans warm body was suddenly on her back, she was slightly dazed, picking up the phone and looking up at him, Adn Rouco whispered in her ear with a warm tone, By the way, have the staff send another box of condoms. While she was on the phone, he went to check that there were no condoms in the dresser drawer next to the bed. Estre Berrocals ears blushed, the man I was hurt, why was I still thinking about that kind of thing? Although it was normal to ask the receptionist about such things in a hotel, Estre Berrocal was too thin-skinned to hold the phone and couldnt say anything. Adn Rouco took the phone out of her hand and said in a cold, polite voice to the employee on the other end, Another box of condoms, please. With that, he hung up the phone. The employee on the other end of the phone, a young girl, had a flushed face. Tsk, this customer is really tough, does he need a box of condoms even if hes hurt? Wait, it cant be an injury, can it? Adn Rouco, who was in the suite, cursed inexplicably and his eyelids fluttered viciously. Estre Berrocal took a good look at the wound on his back and asked hesitantly, Are we really going to do it again after bandaging it? After asking, her little face turned translucent and red. He asked as if he couldnt wait. Adam Rouco grabbed her small hand and pushed it to his waist, When you seduced me on the beach, you must have thought you couldnt hide tonight. When, when did I seduce you? The mans dark eyes were deep and dark as he stared at her, Didnt you want to seduce me and throw yourself on top of me and wrap your arms around my waist? She was excited to see him safe and sound, yay! A few minutester, there was a knock at the door. Estre Berrocal had left Adn Rouco in his bathrobe because she feared that the wound on his back would be inmed, and she had only put a towel around the lower half of his body, so she hurried to cover him with the nket before running to the door. The hotel staff handed him the first aid kit and a box of condoms that had been brought to him. Estre Berrocal took it with a red face: Thank you, please. The staff member also ambiguously warned, Take it easy, be careful with injuries. Estre Berrocal wanted to make a hole in the ground! After closing the door, Estre Berrocal returned to bed, her face red with blood. Its your fault, even the hotel staffughed at me!. If they didnt know better, they would have thought she was trying to milk her boyfriend! Not even her own boyfriend was hurt! Adn Rouco picked up the box of condoms with his long fingers and frowned slightly at the size. Estre Berrocal was opening the medicine cab to clean her back when she threw the unopened box of condoms in the trash.Content (C) N?v/elDra/ma.Org. Why are you throwing it away?. He had mocked her when she had just ordered the staff to bring them up, and now he was throwing them away. Estre Berrocal bent down to retrieve it, but the man pushed her away, Dont bother. Estre Berrocal looked at him in disbelief before the man spoke weakly, Its not the right size. Estre Berrocals face suddenly flushed, and only after a long moment did she manage to stifle the question, Is it too big, or too small? Adn Rouco looked at her with a steady gaze and a certain yfulness in his eyes: What do you think? Estre Berrocal lowered her tearful eyes and stammered: I. how should I know?. His breath came closer, a hot spray on her small face that made her body begin to heat up, You know best, dont you? Estre Berrocal almost dripping blood, this man! He cant be more subtle with his words! Estre Berrocal looked up and met the mans dark, smiling eyes, and felt annoyed by him! Estre Berrocal hurried to look away, grabbed some iodine and cotton swabs and cleaned the wound. But in her mind she couldnt help but think of condoms. He had ordered the staff to bring condoms, so he didnt want her to get pregnant, did he? As he thought about this, he unconsciously stole a few nces at the cold profile of her face. He and Olivia Montes had had Dante, and although that was in the past, he must have loved Olivia Montes very much, otherwise why would he have allowed Olivia Montes to have his child? Although she didnt want to have another child with him even now, she didnt want to be what she didnt want to be, but her deepest thoughts stung her. As she helped him clean the wound, he bit his lip and asked, stammering a little, Adn Rouco, do you really. you dont want me to carry your son? Adn Rouco frowned slightly and raised his hand to grab her wrist, saying coldly, What are you thinking about? Thest time he had done nothing and she had taken the pill afterwards, Adn Rouco had been angry but had no desire to have another child for the time being. At her age, she was still too young, and Paulita hadcked maternal love for a long time, and he would have preferred that she devote all her maternal love to Paulita. As for him, his feelings for her, which had only juste to a clear understanding, were not yet deep enough, and the matter of having a child was something he would prefer to be a matter of love in the fullness of time. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 123: He Said She Was Too Weak Estre Berrocal murmured as she helped him dress and bandage his wounds. I thought I wasnt as mean as other girls, I know you and Olivia Montes are a thing of the past, but I still cant help being jealous, Adn Rouco, will you be able to keep your distance from Olivia Montes when you go back to the north side this time? I know, shes your sister-inw and Dante is even more yours. Adn Rouco pulled the small woman, who was kneeling behind him to help him with the medicine, to his chest to get closer. Estre Berrocal was not prepared and fell into his arms. I havent bandaged you yet. Didnt I tell you that I have no rtionship with Olivia Montes? Why did it always go in the left ear and out the right ear when he said something? No need to lie to me, you and Dante have the same blood type, there is no such thing as chance in the world She can acknowledge the fact that Adn Rouco had a rtionship with Olivia Montes, after all, who has not had a rtionship in the past, Adn Rouco only killed himself with Olivia Montes. But he did not ept that Adn Rouco had lied to him, and there was nothing he would not tolerate more than deceit. Estre Berrocal frowned as the mans dark eyes looked at her with fierce coldness. What have I said wrong to make you look at me like that?. Adn Rouco himself gave the impression of being quite intimidating, especially when he fixed his gaze on someone. The man stared for a long moment, finally letting out a somewhat helpless sigh and patiently exining, I have the same blood type as my older brother, and Dante happens to have the same blood type as my older brother, you understand? He hadnt realized that Estre Berrocal had been angry with him for so many days because of that. Estre Berrocal froze, her eyes sparkling with astonishment and joy, So Dante isnt really your and Olivia Montes son? Damn it, Olivia Montes had deliberately said she had the same blood type as Dante, just to make her misunderstand! In fact,e to think of it, it sounds like a conspiracy by Olivia Montes. But she was in the middle, and it was natural for her to be confused. When a woman gets jealous, she loses allmon sense, not to mention her intelligence. Estre Berrocal asked curiously, But you said yourst rtionship was in college, and Olivia Montes told me that you ced love candles underneath your dorm building when you were in college together, did you really pursued Olivia Montes? The man stared at her, not answering the question, but deliberately hanging on her, asking rhetorically, You always rte me to her, do you wish I had pursued her? How could I I certainly dont wish you had chased her! Better yet, without getting involved. What woman doesnt worry about her current boyfriends ex? If she didnt care, she must not have liked him enough, and what woman wouldnt be tempted by that now that she was falling more and more, especially after Adam Rouco put up the nerve toe to Beach Ind to reconcile with her, and almost lost his life? Above all, this man, Adn Rouco, the proud and noble Adn Rouco. I did put a love candle for him, under his bedroom building. Estre Berrocal got angry for no reason when she saw him admit it so gracefully and with such a face of circumstances. But it was clear that she had asked him to confess. She pursed her lips, her face cold, her fingers ying with the gauze wrapped around her body, and when Adn Rouco looked down, her face puffed up, and to his eyes she seemed to be pouting. Adn Rouco deliberately said, What do you want from me when I tell the truth and you get angry?. Im just a little jealous of Olivia Montes. But as soon as the words were out of his mouth, he looked back down at his slightly nervous expression. By saying she was jealous of Olivia Montes, would she make Adn Rouco think she was being unreasonable and jealous? However, Adam Rouco lowered his gaze, gently kissed her forehead and opened his voice softly, But the reason for the candle of love for her is so that my older brother will confess his love to her. Estre Berrocal clenched her fist and punched him in the chest, Why are you saying one sentence in two?. I was teasing him on purpose! Adam Rouco chuckled lightly and took his little fist in his, Do you think I like a woman enough to pose a candle and confess to her? It was impossible for Adn Rouco to do such a thing. On the one hand, it didnt seem appropriate, and on the other, wouldnt he be aughing stock if the girl rejected him in public? Moreover, this method is only suitable for two people in love to y with romance, and not as a means of wooing the other, because, in this way, it is too ineffective. Estre Berrocal looked at him, with teary eyes and a clear smile: You are going to put the candles of love, it seems a rather strange image. She was not strange, she was very strange. How could he do such a thing if he had not been asked by his older brother? If someone else had asked him to do such childish things, there is no way he would have agreed. And what would you do if you liked a girl? After Estre Berrocals question, Adn Roucos eyes deepened a little and looked at her with inky ckness. I would simply make her mine Make her inescapable and never give her the opportunity to look at another man again. But what if the girl doesnt want to? Thats too pushy of you . hmm! The man snapped the back of her neck and his thin lips came straight down and kissed her hard. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but lean back and hug him. She and Adam Rouco had not been intimate for a long time and she was a bit shy and shy, and when the man removed her nightgown, she put her arms around his neck and blushed as she called softly, Adam Rouco Go away Rouco. Adam can you be a little lighter? With those words, Estre Berrocal pressed her face against his chest. But Adn Rouco did not answer him, the only thing he got was a forceful demand The waves outside the room overlooking the sea were especially clear in the stillness of the night. The floor-to-ceiling door was not closed all the way and the sea breeze was blowing cool, but it could not dissipate the enchanting tide of love in the room I dont know how long itsted, Estre Berrocal was about to faint when Adn Rouco finally let her go, his thin lips stuck to her ear and he mocked: Go back to exercising, you have very bad strength. This is from N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal was too exhausted to move a single finger between her arms, Adn Rouco put an arm around her, reached into his pants pocket and pulled out the diamond ring, put it back on her ring finger and ordered her in a low voice: Dont take it off again. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat, and her flushed face said: Adn Rouco, are you always going toe after me when we fight? Like this time. The man frowned slightly, but was not offended, Why are you like Paulita?. Paulita always asked him to cajole her too. Estre Berrocal did not believe it, I am Paulitas mother, of course I am like Paulita. Paulita is three years old, are you three years old?. She pouted at an odd moment, I just want to be three, I dont like to rx, I just want you to cajole me. Adn Roucos dark eyes shed, Is that how you let yourself be pampered by Ivn Martnez when you were with him? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 124: Never in love, already in love Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco with a slight smile in her eyes. Youre only allowed to have been in love before, but not my story?. How could he be so overbearing? Adam Roucos brow furrowed slightly and he grabbed her hand uneasily, his face a little cold and serious. Estre Berrocal looked at him for a few moments: Youre not really angry, are you?. The man remained silent, saying nothing. Estre Berrocal, a little uneasy, hugged him and exined, I have never made a bad face at Ivn Martnez, only at you If she had been pampered earlier, perhaps Ivn Martnez would not have betrayed her. If she had been more affectionate, Ivn Martnez would not have hooked up with Irene Guilln, right? When I was with Ivn Martnez, I wasnt as open-minded or as outspoken, and thats probably why Ivn Martnez couldnt resist dating Irene Guilln, if I Before she could finish the sentence, Adn Roucos hands grabbed her around the waist and pulled her violently into his arms, her firm chest pressed against his softness. And when you were with Ivn Martnez he didnt touch you?. The question, direct and fiery at the same time, was asked as Estre Berrocals small hands rested gently on her shoulders, her little red face sinking into her eyes as she said, Didnt you feel it when I, when I had sex with you for the first time? Adam Roucos frown slowly rxed. Estre Berrocal buried herself in his arms: Adn Rouco, Ive only had you, but I know youve had many women in the past, but from now on, can you be mine? She knew that what had happened in the past was something she could not change, even if it bothered her, and she chose to ept it negatively. Adn Rouco looked at her amused: Who told you that I have had many women in the past?. Was it another one of his assumptions? Estre Berrocal blushed: Arent you so skilled because youve been through so much?. Are you congratting me or are you scolding me?. Given Adn Roucos status and good looks, and the fact that he was so skilled in bed, Estre Berrocal did not believe him. Is it possible that there are men who were born to be experts in this area?. Adam Rouco watched her murmur and his heart softened as he took her in his arms and whispered sweetly in her ear, Aside from the possibility of being feisty, why dont you think its your man who has a first-rate understanding? His sudden words of affection were so overwhelming that Estre Berrocal could hardly convince herself to question him. Oh no, he was getting so far into it that he had lost all self-judgment, hadnt he? Wait, what did he just say? Your man? Estre Berrocal thought her teenage heart had crashed and burned three years ago, but now, at the slightest mention of Adn Roucos name, it was instantly fried. She suddenly feels grateful to Olivia Montes, that she wouldnt havee to Beach Ind to rest, that she wouldnt have chased her here, and that they wouldnt be sleeping in the same bed, hugging so tightly. She had thought that her feelings for Adn Rouco were, at best, affectionate, but tonight, after learning of his ident, she realized that she had grown more than fond of him. For the first time, Estre Berrocal knew what it was like to be in love with someone who had never been in love, but already was. I loved Adn Rouco, long before I knew it. At sea, there was a boat with three people on board, two men and a woman. The weather at sea was getting worse and worse, the sky, dark and sinking. Adam, lets go around, the weather at sea is changeable, what if then the wind picks up and it rains a lot?. Put on your life jackets, were almost to the ind, its better to turn around now than to get to the ind sooner. The ship was still two kilometers from the ind when the storm hit and arge wave capsized the ship. Ah! Help, Jonathan, Adam! The girl drowned in the waves that enveloped and covered the sky! Analena Lozada! Where are you? Analena! Analena Adam Rouco! Annalena Lozada is dead! It was your blind trust and your single-minded decision that killed her!This is from N?velDrama.Org. Adam Rouco! I will make you pay the price you deserve! In the storm, he knelt in the mud, his face indistinguishable through tears and rain. Adam Rouco, you are not worthy to kneel before Analena Lozadas tombstone! Get out! Get out! Adam Rouco, I want you to remember that it was you who killed Analena Lozada! You will never be happy again in your life! You owe it to me and to Analena Lozada! Analena Lozada Analena Analena Analena Estre Berrocal was drifting off to sleep when, suddenly, Adn Rouco grabbed her hand violently, with a grip so strong that it chilled her bones. She opened her sleepy eyes to look at him, Adam? Adam Rouco? His head was sweating and his brow was furrowed, was he having a nightmare? Analena Analena Estre Berrocal put her ear to the ground to listen, and that was the name she heard. Annalena? He remembered what Jonathan Tasis had said and a shiver ran through his body. Adn Rouco had a first love, and for her he decided not to marry for life. Estre Berrocals face suddenly turned white. She looked incredulously at Adn Rouco; had she not forgotten her first love, who had died? She didnt try to wake him up again, she just let him hold her hand while she called Analena over and over again, and finally, with reddened eyes, Estre Berrocal hugged him gently and said, Im here, Im Analena. Adn Rouco unconsciously clung to her, as if to sleep more peacefully. But this investment made Estre Berrocals heart ache even more. He barely slept the rest of the night. He could fight Olivia Montes, but how could he beat the dead woman in Adn Roucos heart? Had Adn Rouco really epted her just because she looked a little like his first love? Could it even be that he had asked her to be a substitute because she looked a little like the one he had in mind? The next morning, Adn Rouco woke up and unconsciously raised his hand to feel his side, which was empty. He opened his dark eyes with a frown; Estre Berrocal was no longer with him. He looked around the room and ended up seeing her figure on the open terrace. Adn Rouco got up and approached her, hugging her gently from behind. Why did you wake up so early?. Estre Berrocal was standing on the terrace, looking at the blue sea and the seagulls flying, but in a somewhat depressed mood. Are we leaving today to return to the City of the North?. Do you still want to stay here for a few days?. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips: Of course Id love to stay here for a few more days, but youre in a hurry to get back to work, arent you?. Adn Rouco looked at her with a somewhat nk stare and, after a long silence, said, How about we stay here for a couple of days and thene back? Really? Estre Berrocal looked at him with starry eyes and saw that Adn Rouco was nodding slightly. The man lowered his head and whispered in her ear, But for the time being, youre going to do something for me. Estre Berrocal wondered, What? I dont have a change of clothes with me, so go to the store and buy me two pairs of underwear. Estre Berrocal blushed, how dare he send her to do such a thing! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 125: The demons in the heart of Adán Rouco Although Estre Berrocal had some resistance inside her, she finally ran to the convenience store to buy her some panties on the authority of Adn Rouco. When he arrived at the ind convenience store, he looked at the row of mens underwear on the racks and tried to reach for the ck ones, but changed his mind halfway through and bought two pairs of floral ones. Adam Roucos daily attire was either ck, white and gray or white and ck and gray, and these floral briefs would be interesting to wear! Estre Berrocal almostughed out loud at the image she had just evoked. When they returned to the hotel, Estre Berrocal handed him his new pants: Here, these are for you. Adn Rouco looked at the color of the underwear and frowned, it was floral and red, it didnt fit her very well. The man grabbed her around the waist and asked, Did you do this on purpose? She took a step back and blurted out, How am I supposed to know what color panties you like to wear, I bought them at random. Didnt you see themst night when you took them off? Estre Berrocal was embarrassed, her little face flushed with shame. Adn Rouco unwrapped the disposable panties and put them in his hand, saying with a look of circumstance: Since you bought them, put them on me. Estre Berrocal almost dripping blood, what the hell kind of logic was that? You, you take your clothes off and you dont put them on yourself? I dont want to Im hurt. Its not like you hurt your hand! She had hurt her back, where did that stop her from wearing her underwear? Adn Rouco looked at her openly, his slender wrist drooping downward, Now its broken. It was clear that he was making fun of her! Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were washing up and heading to the hotel restaurant for breakfast when they met Demario Alejandro at the entrance of the restaurant. What a coincidence, Estre, are you alsoing for breakfast at this time? Were going to join you. Demario Alejandro had eaten with Estre Berrocal since they had been group mates for two days, but with the sudden arrival of Adn Rouco, Demario Alejandro had not changed his identity for some time. Estre Berrocal had always had a very thick skin in such trivial matters, so she didnt mind and agreed: Yes, we have two more days on the ind and we can go diving together when we finish eating. As soon as the words left his mouth, he felt a cold chill in his side. Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked up at the man next to her, but Adn Rouco, with his handsome face, nced at her and then entered the restaurant with his hands in his pockets. Demario Alejandro, a heterosexual man with little emotional intelligence, asked incredulously, Is your boyfriend in a bad mood? Estre Berrocalughed awkwardly: He hes like that, hes a bit boring. The restaurant is self-service and Adn Rouco, standing by the porridge bucket, frowns at Estre Berrocal, who is still talking to Demario Alejandro, and calls out to her in a cold voice: Estre,e here. Estre Berrocal, suddenly called, hurried over to Adn Rouco and, with great diligence, fetched the bowl and handed it to him, deliberately changing the subject by asking, What are your favorite porridges? But in all the time she had known him, she didnt seem to know much about his tastes and preferences.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Thest time he had gone with Olivia Montes to buy food for her, she had taken his favorite tuna sandwich with such precision and disyed it before her, even Olivia Montes knew his preferences very well, but she, as his girlfriend, knew nothing of his preferences. But the man was serving rice porridge with an iron spoon, ignoring herpletely, and when he saw her serving a bowl of millet porridge, he asked her with a crooked little face, Do you like millet porridge? Adn Rouco continued to ignore her, walking away to get another meal. Was he really angry that she had agreed to let Demario Alejandro apany them? If you dont like it, Ill tell Demario Alejandro that were not going with him. Adam Roucos dark eyes looked up to see a middle-aged aunt behind her with hot porridge, her eyes not looking at the road, and Adam Rouco hurried to pull her into his arms. Estre Berrocals face mmed into the mans firm chest and, over the noise of the cafeteria, she could hear the loud, reassuring beat of his heart. Adn Rouco gave a cold warning to the middle-aged aunt and Estre Berrocal looked up from his arms with a little red face. Im fine, dont be so tense. He raised his hand and jabbed two fingers on her thin lips, gesturing for her to smile, Adn Rouco spoke only in a nonchnt voice: Go and find a seat. She nodded, not forgetting to give instructions, I like purple potato porridge, so remember to pour me some. By the time Adn Rouco had gathered his food and approached, Demario Alejandro was already seated at the table with them. Estre Berrocal exined: The table is full and Demario Alejandro is upying it, so we are going to share it with him, there is no room. The mood on Adn Roucos face was unmistakable, he had always eaten without saying anything, Demario Alejandro was a chatterbox, he would talk to Estre Berrocal about what he was going to do next, and Estre Berrocal, out of courtesy, could not avoid answering. Adn Rouco picked up a spring roll and shoved it in Estre Berrocals mouth: Seriously, eat. Estre Berrocal bit into the spring roll and closed her mouth in silence. Adam Roucos aura was so strong and cold that Demario Alejandro did not dare to say anything else. After breakfast, Estre Berrocal took Adn Rouco to the beach with her. Arriving at the beach, Estre Berrocal deliberately said, We finally got rid of that light bulb, why dont we go snorkelingter? There are beautifulkes and fish in the sea, and it would be perfect if we could take a picture together in the sea. She took Adam Roucos hand and stepped on the fine sand of the beach with her sandals, and when she looked up at him, she noticed that his face was cold and white and his face embarrassed. Whats the matter, does your back wound still hurt, are we going to the clinic now? With that, she raised her hand to probe his forehead, only to have him withdraw it with a frown, Im fine. The clear blue sea was spectacrly beautiful to ordinary mortals, but to him it was more like a persistent nightmare. Estre Berrocal had been careful since morning for fear of upsetting him. If you dont feel well, shall we go back to rest?. Adam Rouco stared into her face and for no apparent reason another face came to mind that ovepped the one in front of him, his brow furrowed fiercely and his face grew cold as he let go of her hand. Im going to go to the shore for a while. With those words, the man turned and headed for the shore. Estre Berrocal stood on the beach, staring nkly, bewildered. Was he still angry with her? But what had she done to anger him? Adn Rouco put his hand in his pants pocket as he walked to the shore, but there was no cigarette, it was empty. There was a small grocery store next door, so he bought a pack of cigarettes and a lighter and stood on the shore, in an inconspicuous spot, smoking for quite a while. The sound of the waves in his ears and the sea in front of him made him irritated and restless. Even the fingers holding the cigarette trembled slightly. Analena Lozada is dead! Its all your fault! Adn Rouco, if you had not done what you did, Analena Lozada would not be a cold corpse now! The cold voices stirred in his mind, and he closed his eyes deeply, pressing his forefinger and thumb hard against the sparks from the cigarette butt. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 126: Break up with Estrella Berrocal right now! Estre Berrocal spent some time alone on the beach collecting shells, thinking that Paulita would love to take all those precious shells with her. After rinsing them, he went down to the shore and looked for Adn Rouco before finding him at the back of arge tree. He was sitting against the tree, butts at his feet, his face pale and cold, though his gaze was cold, it was not as sharp as it usually is, as if he were trapped in some memory. Estre Berrocal ran to him and showed him a handful of shells: Look, I took them for Paulita, arent they beautiful? Adn Rouco looked at the shells and said nothing for a long time. Estre Berrocal asked worriedly, Adn, whats wrong? Have I bothered you in any way?. She had not been in a good mood since morning, butst night, Adn Rouco had treated her, if not with much enthusiasm, at least much better than now. She had always been in a good mood when it came to people she liked, not to mention that she knew in her inner self that she had liked Adn Rouco first, and that now Adn Rouco didnt like her as much as she did, so she was willing to amodate him and lower her face to please him. But Adn Rouco, too, only returned a cold: You have not bothered me. Estre Berrocal lowered her eyes and saw a dark burn mark on his thumb and forefinger, and held up her hand, How did you do that to yourself? Did you identally burn yourself smoking? But, if you were to identally burn yourself with a cigarette, it would be at most a red spot, but this is so ck that it looks like deliberate self-abuse. She frowned worriedly and said, If we dont treat it, youre sure to get a blister, so lets go to the clinic to get you bandaged and have the doctor change the ointment on your back as well. She pulled on it and was about to get up when Adn Rouco grabbed her hand and pulled her violently into his arms in one smooth movement. Star. Suddenly she found herself tightly hugging him. Hmm? Does your wound hurt?. She reached up and ced her hand on his back, stroking it gently, the gesture was extremely soft. I had never seen the vulnerable side of Adn Rouco. If she had to count, it had only been when her stomach hurt in the studio, but at that moment, despite the stomach ache, she had not shown any weakness, but now, when he hugged her so tightly and called her Estre, I dont know if it was just a mistake, but it seemed to her that Adn Rouco at that moment hadpletely lost his usual toughness and strength. She didnt know why she was like this all of a sudden, but she liked the feeling of being needed by him. He took her hand, brought it to his lips and blew gently, It wont hurt anymore if you blow on it. Adn Roucos eyes shone before her, his gaze fixed on her small face. Estre Berrocal blew on his finger while saying, If you smoke, why arent you more careful? Your fingers burn like this, cant you feel them?. She was mumbling to herself, chattering like a little olddy, and Adn Rouco didnt want to talk at that moment, just to sit with her, listening to her voice, which seemed to calm his inner turmoil a little. When Estre Berrocal looked up, she saw that his dark eyes were looking at her with a mixture of emotions. Why are you looking at me like that? Was he looking her in the face, thinking about his dead first love? Adn Rouco paused slightly in his gaze and stood up, Lets go. Estre Berrocal bit her lip, thinking he had deliberately avoided the subject, and followed him, taking his hand in hers. I know you dont like me now as much as I like you, but I can wait.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Wait for him to have in his heart, only her. She could understand Adn Roucos past; after all, she had met himter, and the person in her heart had met him before she did. When he said nothing, she added, I am a very patient person, take your time, there is no hurry. But still, I want you to like me quickly. She couldnt wait to see what it would be like to fall in love with Adn Rouco, the Estre Berrocal. Adn Rouco felt a strong and forceful blow to his heart, a detachment of the heart that had been unbreakable. Upon returning from the clinic, the immersion that Estre Berrocal had nned with Adn Rouco ended. He had injured his back and, although he would wear a waterproof diving suit, the doctor told him it was better to stay out of the sea for exercise. But, seeing the crowds and the surf, Estre Berrocal was eager to get out and y. But leaving Adn Rouco alone in the hotel was too much. Estre Berrocal resisted the impulse and sat down with Adn Rouco at the hotel. Soon after, Adn Roucos cell phone rang. She scrutinized him coldly, her dark eyes darkened and she did not answer, but said to Estre Berrocal, If you want to go out, go out, I want to be alone. Estre Berrocal felt inexplicably banished and tried to speak to say that she wanted to stay here with him, but Adn Roucos face was cold and he had no intention of keeping her here; after all, she was a girl, and she was unsettled by the fact that she had gone out of her way to please him from the morning she had taken the initiative until now. Im going out then, remember to call me if you need anything. She went to the door and, closing it, nced back and, seeing that he had no intention of calling her, closed the door behind her in dismay. Estre Berrocal left the room, and thats when Adn Rouco tagged Jonathan Tasis again. The call was answered C Jonathan Tasis, on the other end of the line, scoffs: I heard that Estre Berrocal has gone to the I de ya to rest, and youre after her? What, Mr. Adam is no longer afraid of the sea? What do you mean? Im afraid you have forgotten how Analena Lozada died, so Ie to remind you that, because of you, Analena Lozada died in I de ya, without even recovering her body, which is still just a grave, Adn Rouco, thanks to you! The mans voice was calm: Have you said enough?. If it werent for you, Analena Lozada and I would already be married with children, and because of you, Analena Lozada is still dead! You should know what it feels like! Adn Roucos fists turned blue: I warn you to stay away from Estre Berrocal! What if I dont? How are you going to repay me for that human life you owe me? This is between you and me, it has nothing to do with Estre Berrocal! Is that so? You want me to stay away from Estre Berrocal, fine, then you and Estre Berrocal break up right now and I wont go near her, Adn Rouco, what do you think? Adam Roucos fists clenched and snapped. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 127: A physical apology to make amends Estre Berrocal had left the hotel and had lost much of her mind to water sports, sitting under arge tree, cooling off in the sea breeze, when Demario Alejandro, who had just been water surfing, spotted her from a distance and approached her from the beach. She was gawking when Demario Alejandro tapped her and startled her. Why are you walking quietly, you scared me. I walk quietly, it is you who are too preupied with your own thoughts. Demario Alejandro sat down next to her and, seeing her sullen look, asked, Why are you upset? Are you still unhappy about having gone on a trip? Demario Alejandro, let me ask you, if a man hides another woman in his heart, will he equally ept a new rtionship?. It depends on the situation, for example, if the woman of my heart is married, if she is, I will surely stop thinking about her, or if the woman of my heart is not interested in me at all, I will surely continue to have a new rtionship, Im not going to be married for the rest of my life for an impossible person, right? Estre Berrocal held her chin thoughtfully. Demario Alejandro bumped her shoulder, You didnt have a fight with your boyfriend, did you? Where is he? Howe youre the only one whos out?. He is not feeling well and is resting in the hotel. Demario Alejandro was not at all convinced and said, Estre, Im telling you this because I see that you and I are morepatible. ording to mens intuition, I think your boyfriend doesnt like you as much as you do, he seems quite indifferent to you and, well, quite hard to get along with. Estre Berrocal was stunned to see that even a stranger, who had only known her for a few days and was not really a friend, could see that Adn Rouco did not like her. He bit his lip and said, Hes not like that, hes just aloof, but when there are no other outsiders, hes very affectionate with me. Really? Then I dont see it. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva and hesitantly asked, Do you think he and I are, well, inappropriate? Demario Alejandro nodded sincerely, Well, a little, he doesnt seem to like you, normal boyfriends and girlfriends shouldnt get along like that, what boyfriend and girlfriend has to even look at their boyfriend when they are having breakfast? Even Demario Alejandro could see how cautious she was with Adn Rouco and declined: He gives me mixed feelings, sometimes I think he likes me a little, but sometimes I think he doesnt like me at all, do you think Im too active and daring and thats why he doesnt value me? The first thing you have to do is have a good idea of what youre looking for. Estre Berrocals little face sank and, with her chin resting on the sea and the sand not far away, she murmured, And how do I make him like me?. Well, you cant force that kind of thing, youre stuck here, why dont youe with me to the project, its a rare visit to Beach Ind and youre going to stay here wasting your time. Before Estre Berrocal could answer, Demario Alejandro grabbed her hand directly and headed for the ticket booth. Adn Rouco hung up the phone with Jonathan Tasis, the old scars in his heart wide open. He looked at the time; Estre Berrocal had been gone for an hour. He called, and when it rang for a long time and there was no answer, Adn Roucos face darkened a little more. At the end of the day, Estre Berrocal and Demario Alejandro arrived back at the hotel wet. Adn Rouco was leaving the hotel lobby to look for her, when he saw Estre Berrocal and Demario Alejandro walking towards the hotel,ughing and talking. The sun was setting on their faces, and the more harmonious they were, the more dazzling it was to Adam Roucos eyes. Estre Berrocal looked up and saw Adn Rouco staring at her with his hands in his pockets and his eyes cold. She freezes and rushes over, Did youe out to see me?. Adam Roucos dark eyes looked at her coldly before turning away without a word and heading straight for the hotel. Was he angry? You dont have to exin yourself to me. Estre Berrocal was sure he was angry. I came to Beach Ind for once and I dont know whats wrong with you, youve been angry since this morning, I asked you and you didnt tell me anything, I wanted to stay at the hotel with you and you told me to leave Adn Rouco looked at her coldly with downcast eyes, and she was already red-eyed and resigned. Adam Rouco was already in a bad mood, and seeing her run off to have so much fun with Demario Alejandro, the anger in his heart was further restrained. If you like to y sea sports, go and find someone else to go with you. At these words, Estre Berrocal burst into tears of emotion and Adn Rouco instantly regretted it. Adn Rouco, I wanted to stay at the hotel with you, you kicked me out, I was afraid toe back and continue without you treating me well, thats why I yed hard to get until this moment, I dont know what I did to piss you off or if you didnt like me from the beginning, but who are you to be so mean to me?. Estre Berrocal wiped away her tears, turned around and ran out. She had not dared to let her emotions out all day, but the coldness of Adn Roucos attitude had immediately stung her. Demario Alejandro saw her fleeing in tears and called out to her: Star! Hey youre her boyfriend, how can you talk to her like that?. Adam Roucos brow furrowed and he addressed Demario Alejandro directly in a cold voice: Stay away from her. I you Adn Rouco ignored him and quickly went after Estre Berrocal. Demario Alejandro was puzzled: What a bad temper! How can Estre like such a freak? What This is from N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco reached Estre Berrocal, grabbed her wrists and hugged her tightly. Estre Berrocal struggled: Let me go! Didnt you want to throw me out? Why are youing after me now? Im just in a bad mood. Have I been the cause of you being in a bad mood? Why are you angry with me? Adn Rouco lowered his gaze, his thin lips fell on her forehead, and he apologized in a mute voice: Its my fault. Estre Berrocal was stunned and tears rolled down her face. It was the first time that Adn Rouco had apologized to her; although Adn Rouco had done bastard things to her before, he had never bowed his head to her as he was doing now. I do not ept your apology He had been cold to her all day, he had been angry with her, and now a statement that it was her fault was the end of it? She wouldnt ept it. Although his mouth said so, in that voice there was no longer any insistence, the background was weak. If you dont ept my verbal apology, will you ept my physical apology aspensation? The man lowered his eyes to look deeply at her, Estre Berrocals originally low mood was thrown into disarray by this taunt, the little red face clenched his fist and punched him several times in the shoulder, Rascal! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 128: No smiling at other men in the future Adn Rouco grabbed her restless hands and pulled her into his arms, whispering a warning in her ear, No flirting with Demario Alejandro. Flirting? When have I ever flirted with Demario Alejandro? I didnt Adn Rouco looked at her out of the corner of his eye and raised a finger to wipe the tears from her face. She had just smiled so happily at Demario Alejandro, and wasnt that flirting? Its just that Ive been chilled all day because of you, Im depressed, youve thrown me out, I cant be here alone all afternoon, can I?. Adn Rouco took her by the hand and continued walking without looking at her again, but his voice was grave as he ordered, Dont ever smile at another man again. Estre Berrocal blushed: Youre too bossy, do I have to stop looking at other men?. If you can do it, I certainly dont mind. Continued Estre Berrocal, raising her watery eyes to steal a nce at him and pursing her lips, You ask so much of me, can I ask a little of your inept boyfriend too? Adn Rouco was in a much better mood after Estre Berrocals tantrum, so he listened: Tell me about it. No more unexined cold faces, no more ignoring me all the time, you have to pamper me, spoil me and be nice to me Star, are you asking too much? Adam Rouco stopped dead in his tracks and fixed his gaze on her, Estre Berrocal growled softly, Too much, then fine, I wont be your girlfriendN?velDrama.Org content. With that, he made a move to pull his hand away, but Adn Rouco grabbed it and pulled her back into his arms. Estre Berrocal did not resist, but asked, By hugging me, do you agree?. Yes. Adn Rouco replied in a subdued voice. No more fun at sea. He said it suddenly, and Estre Berrocal asked, puzzled: Why?. Its too dangerous. Estre Berrocal dropped her sses and said, Are you mad at me for going to the sea?. But it was hard to imagine that Adn Rouco would be afraid of marine recreation, wasnt it? With a turn of his head, he asked, Adam, is it because you were frightened by the shipwreck that you dont like the sea? Adn Roucos dark eyes sank, but he did not deny it. If she had denied it, Estre Berrocal would have kept asking, and there was nothing wrong with letting her think that. Estre Berrocal reached out her hand and gave him a hug, murmuring like a child: Adam, dont be afraid, we will never see the sea again. The man frowned slightly and took her wrist between his own, asking, What did you just call me? Estre Berrocal let go of his hand and stepped forward with her hands behind her back, pretending to be deaf: Adam. Call him again. Adn Rouco was not so easily fooled and took his little hand in his own and ordered. Estre Berrocal looked at him deliberately, Im not going to call. Who told her she was so bad during the day? Adn Rouco took her by the hand and headed for the hotel, ordering in a deep voice: Thats what you will call her from now on. Adam? Mmm. The man replied in a nonchnt, nasal voice. Estre Berrocals fingers, which she held in her hand, twitched and tickled his palm, and the man frowned, but the look he gave her was half-sideways. Estre Berrocal could only feel that her rtionship with Adn Rouco had be even sweeter after this fight. Love, after all, is a torment. At night, Adn Rouco began to have that nightmare again. And Estre Berrocal heard her name Analena again. Hey next to her, wide-eyed, wondering if it was really hard for Adam Rouco to get over this Analena. What would she have to do for him to forget Analena? The next morning, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal set off for the City of the North. Memories of thest few days on Beach Ind were not good at all. He had thought he could go to Beach Ind to rx, but instead of rxing, he had be even more miserable. As she sat on the ne, Estre Berrocal couldnt help but ask: Youve been dreaming about Analena for two days, is Analena a woman? ? He deliberately tried, but as soon as he mentioned Analenas name, Adn Roucos face immediately went bad, cold and white, and the man tly denied: No. Estre Berrocal knew he wasnt going to tell her, but she was still patient and tried to coax something out of him. So, who is Analena? You even call her by her name in your dreams and in your sleep Before she could finish the sentence, Adn Rouco interrupted her with a frown: Its just someone unimportant, dont think about it. Estre Berrocal unconsciously replied, Isnt she important and you dream of calling her by her name? Howe you dont call me by my name in your dreams? Estre Berrocal. Adn Rouco suddenly called her by her first name with a cold, handsome face and a serious voice. Hed barely called her by her first name in thest two days, and now he was getting angry because she was being asked about a secret hidden in his heart? The more reserved he was, the more she suspected he was only with her because he looked a little like Analena. She bit her lip and stared at him, Are you with me because I look like Analena?. What nonsense! Adn Rouco suddenly growled. When Adn Rouco went into a rage, his temper was terrifying and Estre Berrocal just bit her lip there, red-eyed. The man questioned, Who the hell told you that nonsense, was it Jonathan Tasis? Does it matter who told me? I just want to know if it was No! Adn Rouco was always calm, but he had lost his temper repeatedly in thest two days, could it all be Analenas fault? A man like Adam Rouco, calm and self-possessed, so serene no matter what he faced, but now when it came to Analena, he seemed like a different person, there was only one reason for his change in personality, and that was that he really cared about Analena, otherwise how could he refuse to even mention her when she asked him a few questions! On the way back to North City, they didnt say another word. When they got off the ne, it was 12 noon. Santino Yepes picked them up in his car, and when they got in, Adn Rouco ordered: Go back to La Vi Rouco. But Estre Berrocal said: I want to return to La Vi Berrocal. Adn Roucos eyes sank: Paulita has been waiting for you for days, she misses you. At the mention of Paulita, Estre Berrocal could not help it, Adn Rouco had always been able to get under her skin and force her to give in. On the way, Adn Rouco tries to take her hand in hisp, but Estre Berrocal avoids him. The mans eyes grew colder, but he kept silent. As soon as Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal entered the house, Paulita, who was sitting alone on the sofa ying with a puzzle, looked up and saw Estre Berrocal. Star! The little girl rushed to Estre Berrocal and hugged her. Estre Berrocal had not seen her little girl for days and had missed her very much. Star, I miss you so much! You wont leave me again, will you?. Estre Berrocal was stunned at the question, but said, I may have toe back to La Vi Berrocal for a while, but I promise toe see you, okay? Adn Rouco, who was next to him, blushed coldly. Were you going back to La Vi Berrocal? I forbid you. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 129: She’s His Weakness Estre Berrocal gave Paulita the beautiful shells she had recovered from the I de ya in a ss wishing bottle. Does Paulita like it?Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Paulita nodded her head happily as she hugged the wishing bottle and said, I love it! Adn Rouco stroked Paulitas little head and said, Paulita, go y in your room while daddy has something to say to Estre. The little girl climbed happily with the shells in her arms. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and said, Adn Rouco, I think we have to calm down between us and think about whether we want to be together or not. In thest few days on Beach Ind, although they seemed to have reconciled, Estre Berrocal had found that there were more invisible barriers between them. If Adn Rouco had really seen her as a substitute for Analena, she would not have continued with him. She thought she had one foot in his heart, but now she realizes that he knows everything about her, the good and the bad, even her romantic history, but she knows nothing about him. The most important thing in a rtionship is equality and understanding, and understanding is the most fundamental thing, but Adn Rouco is like a deep pool, very deep, and before his eyes there is nothing but ckness. Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and took her in his arms: Calm down? Wasnt going to Beach Ind calm enough? How else do you want to calm down?. Adn Rouco, dont you think this is not at all a normal couple? At most you are interested in me, and that interest goes beyond the physical The mans dark eyes shed and his grip on her wrist tightened even more, squeezing her raw. Is that how you see our rtionship? There was anger in all four eyes, and none was at peace. Estre Berrocal thought of him calling Analena over and over again in the night and felt a mixture of jealousy or anger or self-hatred. Dont you? I dont feel like your girlfriend at all, just your bedmate when you need something!. When he was happy, he would hug her, kiss her, make love to her, and when he was unhappy, he would tell her to get out of his way and leave him alone, was this need really normal? Be Berrocal! The man stirred, his face clear and cold as ice! Its gettingte, Im going home. The man pulled her back, This is your house! What a house! Estre Berrocal bit her lip, You think Im just a woman who warms your bed, that I need your permission to make friends, that I need to look at you, that this is not my house at all! If this was his home, how could he love so low? She was about to break away from him when Adn Rouco sullenly pinned her directly to the living room sofa! Do you know what a bedfellow is? Since she thought thats what they had, he didnt mind telling her what exactly a bed partner was! Estre Berrocals watery eyes shivered at the coldness of his voice, the mans movements were overbearing and his gaze frighteningly cold. Estre Berrocal suddenly panicked, Adn Rouco you cant do this to me Its not like youre a bedfellow! Thats what bedfellows are supposed to do! He was crazy to go out of his way to take a boat to Beach Ind to find her! To risk losing his life and open a scar that had been sealed in his heart for years, causing an emotional outburst! He had risked his life to find her and return to the Rouco family, and all he got in return was such a viciousment from her! With a tear, Estre Berrocals shirt ripped open and the buttons of her shirt came off one by one, bouncing off the sofa and falling to the floor with a intive cry. Estre Berrocal was terrified, she had never seen Adn Rouco so angry, as if he was going to eat someone! Adn Rouco you let me go I dont want to This was the kind of thing that was so nice when two people were in love, but now the time, the ce, the atmosphere, everything was wrong and Estre Berrocal could do nothing but resist! But how could he resist Adn Rouco? When Adn Rouco loves someone, that person cannot escape! The man ducks his head and kisses her neck forcefully, but its more of a nibble than a kiss! She was in pain, Adn Rouco was burying her neck, as if he wanted to bite her skin off! Adn Rouco I dont want to I dont want to Tears of aggression, streaming from the corners of her eyes, but the man had no mercy at that moment, hard teeth, mercilessly marking her white, delicate skin with a blood-stained sucker! It hurts, it hurts Suddenly, a bowl of soup broke, rattling loudly in the quiet cottage. Felipa stood there, with the te of soup already broken in her hand, looking panic-stricken, not knowing what to do. Adn Roucos thin lips choked one word: Go away!. Estre Berrocal took the opportunity to push him away, grabbed his messy clothes and hurried out of La Vi Rouco with tears streaming down her face. Adam Rouco sat irritably on the couch, his cold, handsome face downcast, his long fingers twisting his temples for a long, silent moment. Felipa silently cleaned up the mess on the floor, not daring to ask a single question when she saw how angry Adn Rouco was. Estre Berrocal returned to La Vi Berrocal and cried for a long time in her bed. When she went to take a shower and saw in the mirror the heavy, deep bite marks on her neck, tears again welled up in her eyes. What right did Adn Rouco have to do this to him? It was just because he liked it. From now on, she was not going to grovel for her affection, she was going to live for herself. After showering, Estre Berrocal called Jonathan Tasis directly. Answering the call, Jonathan Tasis on the other end was yful: Miss Star is back from her trip to Beach Ind and is this a clear thought? Estre Berrocal frowned, How do you know I went to Beach Ind?. Dont forget that Pe Prats is my girlfriend. Pe Prats has a big mouth, she tells Jonathan Tasis everything! The day Jonathan Tasis sells her out, the idiot wont find out! Yes, I have thought it through and the onlypany in the northern zone that seems to me the best to develop is President Jonathans Yahua Film and Television Company. Miss Star, aftering to Yahua Film and Television Company, you will find that your talent in art can be applied in many ways, not only in illustration and so on, but I believe you can also be a first-ss jewelry designer. A jewelry designer? Estre Berrocal did have an interest in jewelry design, but she wasnt the daring type, so she had always done it in her safe zone, and now that Jonathan Tasis had mentioned it, Estre Berrocal was really looking forward to a career change. Well decide when youe to work at Yahua Film and Television Company, youre so good at art, Im sure youre not bad at anything. Jonathan Tasis pondered and deliberately asked, But . would Adam Rouco really not mind if you came to work for Yahua Film and Television Company? I broke up with him a long time ago, and Im afraid hes been holding a grudge against me for his rtionship with me all these years Before Jonathan Tasis could finish his sentence, Estre Berrocal said reluctantly, I broke up with him, its none of my business whether he cares or not. After hanging up the phone, Jonathan Tasis lips curved in triumph. Adn Rouco ah Adn Rouco, I have been waiting so many years for your weakness to appear. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 130： The inner evil Adán Rouco Adn Rouco drove the Spyker, outside La Vi Rouco. The windows were wide open and the night breeze blew in coolly before dispelling some of his irritation. He made a call directly. Ill be right there. A soft female voice was heard, Yes, Ill wait for you. Adn Rouco arrives at the door of an apartment building, enters directly into the hallway and gets into the elevator. Arriving at the door, he knocked a couple of times and was greeted by a young woman, without the vibrant and fresh look of Estre Berrocals age, but very friendly and charming. Julieta Sarinana bent down to pick up her slippers and ced them at Adn Roucos feet, smiling, Its been a while since you came to see me, whats wrong, your old problem?. Adn Rouco pursed his lips and emitted an indifferent hmm as he finished changing his shoes. Juliet Sarinana closed the door behind her and followed him into the living room. Juliet Sarinana poured him a ss of water and handed it to him, Have a drink first. Adn Rouco took a sip of the water and leaned back in a cushioned armchair, saying quietly, Ive been having dreams again in my sleep about Analena Lozada, and shes asking me for help, but I cant do anything. Juliet Sarinana sat across from him and asked quietly, Why is this happening, it hasnt been a long time since you dreamed about her. Adn Rouco pursed his lips, refusing to say anything, avoiding the subject altogether. But how could Juliet Sarinana, one of the worlds leading psychologists, not guess? Adam, have you gone to the beach again?. There were only two reasons for him to have a seizure, one was that Jonathan Tasis had provoked it, the other was that his visit to the beach had brought back memories. I went to Beach Ind. Julieta Sarinana frowned: La I de ya is where Analena Lozada died, why did you go there? As I told you, if it were a normal demon, you would face it head on and in fact there is a chance you would let go of your fears and even get cured, but Analena Lozadas death is a very heavy trauma for you, you face it head on and you either get over it or you thwart it. The year Analena Lozada died, Adn Rouco was only twenty-two years old and young, and for a whole year after that shock, he locked himself in his house and refused to see anyone. Julieta Sarinana, then a medical student, returned from the United States to help Adn Rouco, and it took a total of six months to restore him to normal life. Adn Rouco is a tough and determined man in the business world, but only Julieta Sarinana knows that this seemingly invulnerable man has a vulnerability in his heart, and it is a vulnerability that can be very deadly. When Adn Rouco could not ovee the death of Analena Lozada, he suffered from depression, but it was not serious and it took medication, physiotherapy and Julieta Sarinanas advice to bring him out of that shadow zone. I didnt want to face it. When the Beach Ind fell into the sea, I thought it would be good to die, that I wouldnt have to carry the guilt and uncertainty. Julieta Sarinana shook her head, Adam, you are not weak, you are the strongest man I have ever met, any other person with a conscience probably would not have been able to ept the guilt and the demons, I know you me yourself for Analena Lozadas death, but it was an ident, you did not know it would happen, you are not a god, you can make mistakes in your judgment, dont live with yourself, okay? I trusted my judgment too much, it was bent, the sky was dark, I knew it was going to be stormy and it could be stormy, but I was just proud that I could work it out and I didnt think we were that unlucky. Julieta Sarinana asked again: Why all of a sudden the Beach Ind? But now, its not even the anniversary of Analena Lozadas death. Adn Rouco did not want to tell her, so Julieta Sarinana did not ask again. But in his mind he wondered who Adam could be doing this for, if not for Analena Lozada, who had gone to Beach Ind. You havent been to the sea since Analena Lozadas ident ten years ago, and even on the anniversary of her death, you only went toy flowers on her tombstone. Could it be, could it be Paulitas own mother? I knew that Adam had recently found Paulitas mother and had taken the woman to live at La Vi Rouco, and that she was his nominal wife, could it be because of her? But how could Adam be so attached to that woman after such a short time? Early the next morning, the Rouco Group building. Inside the presidents office Santino Yepes spoke cautiously: Boss, there is something that I dont know if I shouldment on. Adn Rouco did not even raise his face, kept looking at his papers and said in a cold voice: If you know you should not say it, dont say it. Santino Yepes bit his tongue. Only after a while did Adam Rouco raise his dark eyes and give her a cold stare, his thin lips spitting out a single word: Speak! Miss Star has gone to work for Yahua Film and Television Company The mans eyes cooled a dozen degrees, and Santino Yepes could even feel the air freeze around him. Suddenly he regretted having told Adn Rouco BOSS, Miss Star may have her own reasons for going to work for Yahua Film and Television Company, perhaps because she felt that Yahua Film and Television Company was a better fit for her The man grunted, Yahua film and televisionpany is better suited to it?. He saw that she just wanted to be near Jonathan Tasis. She didnt believe anything he said, but she believed everything Jonathan Tasis said! Is he your man, or is it Jonathan Tasis? Adn Roucos brow furrowed as he asked: Does Pe Prats know about this? Santino Yepes was perplexed: I think Miss Pe Prats knows. Pe Prats is Jonathan Tasis girlfriend and Estre Berrocals best friend, so wouldnt she know that Estre Berrocal has jumped ship with Jonathan Tasis? Adn Rouco does not believe it: I dont believe it. After the departure of Santino Yepes, Adn Rouco called Pe Prats directly. Upon answering the call, Pe Prats asked curiously, Brother-inw, why do you have time to call me at this hour, if you are such a busy man? Shouldnt my brother-inw be celebrating a high-level meeting with a cup of chai during a golden morning like this? Why did he have time to call her, being a busy man? Did you know about Estre Berrocals jump to the Yahua Film and Television Company?This is from N?velDrama.Org. Pe Prats was stunned for a moment, Estre? The Yahua Film and Television Company? No brother-inw, when did you get to know Estre so well?. Im her husband, why dont I know her well?. Pe Prats was surprised: Brother-inw, youre not pulling my leg, are you? Adn Rouco didnt bother talking to her and got straight to the point, Pe Prats, your boyfriend takes such good care of your best friend, Estre Berrocal just left the Rouco Group and your boyfriend immediately offered her an offer. your boyfriend? Pe Prats is tough: But if Estre steals my boyfriend, wont that be the same as turning you green, brother-inw? Brother-inw, youre so handsome and so well endowed that Im sure Estre wont budge. It is natural. The man took a profile: Estre Berrocal wont do it, but theres no guarantee that Jonathan Tasis wont. Pe Prats, over there, was sopletely frozen with fear that she couldnt even utter a sound. If Estre saw Jonathan Tasis every day at Yahua Film and Television Company, the two of them working together, eating together, there was no guarantee that the spark wouldnt fly! She trusts Estres character and her strength of character, but Jonathan Tasis Jonathan Tasis attitude towards her is not warm and fuzzy and she is not sure about him! No, I had to get Estre out of the Yahua Film and Television Company! Chapter 131: Enemies with enemies On Estre Berrocals first day at Yahua Film and Television Company, Jonathan Tasis sent the special assistant with him to personally organize his work, much to the dismay of all the senior staff in the design department. By the time Estre Berrocal followed the assistant through the onboarding process, an office full of people were whispering. How about Estre Berrocal, have Tulio Moralez, President Jonathans special assistant, bring her himself?. Yes, but she doesnt look like a famous designer either. Are you having an affair with President Jonathan? But didnt you say you saw Pe Prats, the daughter of the Prats Group,e to our office to see President Jonathan? And this one, the truth is that I cant put a name to her. Who knows, maybe President Jonathan is only with that girl from the Prats Group for business reasons, and this Estre Berrocal is the bitch that President Jonathan has on the outside. In the world of the rich, there are always bitches and second wives. Estre Berrocal had just followed Special Assistant Tulio Moralez through the induction process when her phone rang and the caller ID read, Pe Prats. His heart was inexplicably weak, he had not thought about how to tell Pe Prats. After a moments hesitation, she picked up the phone and Pe Prats asked, Estre, did you go to work at Jonathans? Estre Berrocal was stunned, how had the news reached Pe Prats so quickly, had Jonathan Tasis told her? Did President Jonathan tell you that?. Pe Prats obviated the issue, no matter who told me, anyway, anyway. cant you work at Yahua Film and Television Company? She had always been a hard head, but today her brother-inw reminded her that several times she had asked Jonathan Tasis to go out together, and the dates to which Jonathan Tasis had readily agreed were always with Estre Berrocal present, and that thest time they had met Estre at the cinema, Jonathan Tasis had taken special initiative to invite Estre Berrocal to apany them. Jonathan Tasis, could he really be in love with Estre? Pe Prats thinks about all this and feels her head spinning. If so, its a dogfight, her best friend, with her boyfriend Pe Prats would never allow that to happen! Estre Berrocal frowned, Why? Pe, I know its my fault for not telling you, but the Yahua Film and TV Company suits me very well, and by the way, I suddenly want to change my career, at first I was going for illustration, but I think the illustration market is narrower where ever it is, Ive thought about it and Im definitely going to start with the basics of jewelry design Before he could finish his sentence, Pe Prats said, There are so many artpanies in Ciudad del Norte, why did you have to work at Yahua Film and Television Company? Estre Berrocal froze and seemed to understand what Pe Prats was asking her: Pe, are you afraid that Jonathan Tasis and I ? Even if you are not going to do anything with Jonathan Tasis, you as my brother-inws wife should avoid suspicion per se, everyone in Ciudad del Norte knows that my brother-inw and Jonathan Tasis do not get along, you are my brother-inws wife, why dont you stay and work at the Rouco Group?. Estre Berrocals watery eyes sank: How do you know this?. Pe Prats tone was already starting to get a little worse, Estre, I consider you my best friend and you dont tell me anything, you are married to my brother-inw, why didnt you tell me? Pe, its not what you think, itsplicated and Ive tried to exin it to you Star, if you are really my best friend, dont work at Yahua Film and Television Company. Not only do I dislike you working at Yahua Film and Television Company, but my brother-inw also really dislikes you working at his rivalspany. With these words, Pe Prats simply hung up the phone.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. She held the phone, hesitating to take it away from her ear, and froze for a long moment. Tulio Moralez handed her the business card: Miss Estre, whats wrong with you? Estre Berrocal took the card and smiled, Nothing. Back in the design department, it urred to her that it had been Adn Rouco who had suggested it to Pe Prats, and that Adn Rouco was clearly trying to provoke her and Pe. The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. Late in the afternoon, Estre Berrocal looked out the floor-to-ceiling window and saw that it was almost dark. Everyone in the design department had left and she was thest to pack up and leave. I was about to leave the design department when a male voice suddenly rang out. You havent left yet, havent you finished already?. Estre Berrocal looked up and there was Jonathan Tasis. Im new to the industry and its my first day on the job, so naturally I have to work a little harder than everyone else, but Im already nning to go home. Jonathan Tasis nodded his head and said, Come on, by chance Ill give you a ride. Estre Berrocal froze: President Jonathan, there is no need. Jonathan Tasis looked at her with a slight smile, Youre not afraid that Pe Prats is wrong again, are you? Youre Pes boyfriend, its not appropriate for you to take me home. Jonathan Tasis looked deep into her eyes and suddenly asked, What if I say Im going to break up with Pe Prats? What? Estre Berrocal was startled and pursed her lips. Pe really likes you, you cant break up with her, shell be angry. But if I dont like it and keep dragging this out, Ill only get him angryter. Estre Berrocal said coldly, If you dont like her, why did you agree to go out with her in the first ce, why did you do it? Jonathan Tasis stared at her irritated face, which looked a bit like Analenas, and smiled softly with his eyebrows. I never agreed to go out with her, she was the one who upset me by saying she was my girlfriend, and I had no choice but to admit it. Besides, I dont want to mess with the Prats Group just yet. Estre Berrocal gave him a somewhat contemptuous look: Is this what you men are like, not to say no or to ept? Jonathan Tasis was, and so was Adn Rouco! Adn Rouco had never rejected her, he had been tender and affectionate with her in bed, but he had never said that he was attracted to her, he had only boiled the water, he had not rejected her, he had not epted her, but this attitude used to make the one who took the initiative fall deeper and deeper, without realizing it. This type of behavior is a real outrage. Jonathan Tasisughed out loud, You seem to take it out on me with your resentment towards someone. Estre Berrocals face heated up at the sight of him, I was just making an observation. With that, she hurried out of the office with her bag on her heels, Jonathan Tasis following her. Its hard to get a cab downtown at this hour, Ill clear it with Pe Prats sooner orter. As Jonathan Tasis drops Estre Berrocal back to La Vi Berrocal, the ck Bentley has just stopped when Estre Berrocal sees a familiar Spyker parked in front of La Vi Berrocal. It was Adn Roucos car. Her heart stuttered and she suddenly felt a little guilty about being caught in adultery. Although, she was clean with Jonathan Tasis! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 132: Fresh for a while Adam Rouco stood next to the Spyker with his hands in his pockets, his dark eyes cold and stern. That mans gaze could freeze a man.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal felt weak and then embarrassed, but the idea that Adn Rouco was thinking about Analenas girl made her feel righteous. Why shouldnt she be able to have normal friendships with other men if he had someone else in mind? Jonathan Tasis had a look of amusement in his eyes. When Estre Berrocal got out of the car, Paulita ran up to her with the big white monkey in her hands. Estar!. Estre Berrocal smiled softly at the little girl, Paulita, did you miss me?. Yes! Yes! Dad and I miss you so much!. Paulita looked at her father as she said this. But he didnt seem to react to her stinking face! She had spoken well of him in front of Estre and he didnt even appreciate it! Hmph. Estre Berrocal stroked Paulitas little head, took the little girls hand and said, Shall we go home and y for a while? Yes! Estre Berrocal did not even look at Adn Rouco, let alone say a word to him, she ignored him! Estre Berrocal had just opened the door when the man grabbed her wrist with one hand. Adn Rouco looked down and indicated to Paulita: Paulita,e in and y alone. Paulita knew her father had something to say to Estre, so she said Oh into his arms and walked into the house. Only then did Adn Roucos face freeze when he said, Shouldnt you exin something to me?. She was ufortable with his overbearing tone of questioning, and she had confessed to him, but had he confessed to her? Estre Berrocal said softly, Exin? I have nothing to exin to you. Be Berrocal! Adn Rouco pushed her between the door and his chest, and Estre Berrocal had nowhere to go, looking at him with a red face. Jonathan Tasis got out of the car andughed, So Mr. Adam has no manners, using force on a weak woman? Adam Roucos eyes were dark and sullen, full of cold, murderous intent. He took the woman in his arms and said to Jonathan Tasis in a cold voice, It is not for President Jonathan to judge whether I have manners with my own wife! Jonathan Tasis gave Estre Berrocal a thoughtful look and said, But Miss Estre doesnt seem to consider Mr. Adam a boyfriend, otherwise why would she be so reticent? Adam Rouco, let go of me! Adn Rouco deliberately let her go and Estre Berrocal went into the house. Outside, only Adn Rouco and Jonathan Tasis remained. Adn Rouco approached with long, sullen steps, his gaze was cold and sharp: Jonathan Tasis, Im warning you not to touch Estre Berrocal! I just threw an olive branch at Miss Estre, she went to Yahua Film and Television Company of her own free will. A thickyer of ice formed on Adam Roucos dark eyes. Jonathan Tasis, it is true that I am indebted to you for what happened to Analena Lozada, but dont think I am going to give in to you on this matter. Jonathan Tasis moved closer and spoke into his ear in a voice that only the two of them could hear, Yes, you have yielded to me, you have been displeased with me all these years and yet you have deliberately thrown me some sweetness, but Adam Rouco, I am not going to thank you for this small gain, much less hate you, what I want is for you, like me, to lose what is most precious and dear to me. Adam Rouco sneered, his dark eyes staring stoically at him full of hatred, Im only new to Estre Berrocal for a moment, if President Jonathan likes it, Ill give it to him when I get tired of ying with it. I thought Mr. Adam was really in love with Miss Star, I didnt expect it! Jonathan Tasis raised his voice and shouted to Estre Berrocal in the inner hall, Miss Estre, you heard that, didnt you? You bettere with me now Before he could finish his sentence, Adn Rouco swung his fist, hard, and punched Jonathan Tasis in the face! Jonathan Tasis was bleeding from the corner of his mouth, he sneered and licked it, Go ahead, hit me hard, hit me now and Ill make you hurt a hundred times worse than I am now! Get out! Once Jonathan Tasis had left, Adn Rouco turned to enter when Estre Berrocal mmed the door shut. Adn Rouco stood in front of the door, a rare moment of closure. Inside, Paulita, standing at Estre Berrocals feet, tilts her face and asks, Estre, is it really okay for us to leave daddy outside like this? If daddyes in, will he spank us?. Then we wont let him in. Estre Berrocal kneels down and takes sweet Paulita in her arms: Will Paulita sleep here tonight? Ill prepare something tasty for Paulita to eatter. Paulita nodded her little head, but was still a little scared and warned, Star, if Daddy gets mad, it will be very bad!. Is your daddy going to eat me? Come on, lets make something good. Estre Berrocal was cooking in the kitchen, distracted by what Adn Rouco had said, when the sharp edge of the knife cut her hand, and arge pool of blood spurted for a moment from her fingertips. In her head only his cold and merciless words remained. Im just fresh for a moment with Estre Berrocal, and if President Jonathan likes it, Ill give it to him when I get tired of ying with it. I dont know if it was out of pain or out of aggravation, but my eyes suddenly turned red. Paulita came running in and asked in a small, milky voice, Estre, why are you crying, did Daddy bully you? No, no, I just cut my hand and it hurts a little bit. Paulita grabbed his hand and blew on the cut with her little mouth, Daddy says it wont hurt anymore if you blow like this. Estre Berrocal looked at such a sweet Paulita and instead of stopping her tears, they fell even faster. On the other side of the door, the sound of a car engine was suddenly heard and Estre Berrocal looked out to see Adn Rouco driving away in his car. Indeed, his patience and interest in her was only temporary. How could she be so stupid as to ask for Adn Roucos heart? Paulita blinked her big eyes and said, Daddys gone, can I go open the door now? I want to go out and y in the yard. Go. Estre Berrocal stood in the kitchen for a while, her face unhinged, when suddenly a deep, familiar male voice came over her head. Why did you cut your hand? He looked outside and then at the man before him with a hard start, not responding for a moment, You, you havent left! Adam Rouco looked at her with a smoldering look, I was just going to park a car and you want me to do so badly? You, you lied to me on purpose!. Adn Rouco said nothing, but took her wounded finger and brought it to his thin lips to suck her blood. The mans thin, warm lips encircled her fingertip in an ambiguous, blushing manner. Estre Berrocal was red in the face and furious: Adn Rouco!. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 133: Forcing her to sign the marriage contract! Estre Berrocal pulled her fingers away from hisrge hand, anger blossoming in her heart, and sneered, Adn Rouco, lets break up. The man frowned, hisrge hand reattached her wrist, pinning her against the kitchen counter and her chest, his voice cold and eerie, What did you say? Is Mr. Adam out of earshot? Since Mr. Adam and I are just ying around, sooner orter Mr. Adam will get bored with it, so wed better part ways as soon as possible, before Mr. Adam gets fed up! He had just said those words, but he had said them deliberately to Jonathan Tasis. But Jonathan Tasis had provoked distrust in him, and Adn Rouco sulked a little: I havent had enough yet. But I think thats enough, Mr. Adam, youre at the top and you can afford to y, but I cant! Estre Berrocal struggled, but Adn Rouco had no intention of letting go, the mans long fingers cupping her chin, Why do you want to work for the Yahua Film and Television Company? Mr. Adam fired me and wont let me work at anotherpany? Wouldnt that be unreasonable?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. When he fired her, she quit! He leaves the Yahua Film and Television Company and returns to work for the Rouco Group. The man coldly blurted out the order. Estre Berrocal just found it ironic: When Mr. Adn made me take the me for the giarism, I had to leave the Rouco Group, and now Mr. Adn has asked me toe back, doesnt that p you in the face? Be Berrocal! Is this woman trying to turn against you? Adn Rouco was furious and his dark eyes were fixed on her, as if he wanted to eat her. Estre Berrocal faced him for a long while before speaking calmly and slowly: Adn Rouco, when I came back from Beach Ind, I discovered that we really dont fit, that you only ept me because I am Paulitas real mother, that you will ept whoever you want. ept her, you dont like me and probably never will, and I, for my part, dont want to force someone I dont like, to be with me. Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips, his face sunken and dark. Is that how she felt? What do you mean, a woman he sees as nice, in all the years hes lived, there arent many women he sees as nice, and shes the only one he gets along with-. Breaking up or not, its up to me. So what do you want? Adn Rouco suddenly pulled Estre Berrocal with long strides towards the outside. His strength was strong, even with a furious rudeness. Adam Rouco! Let go of me! You are hurting me! Paulita, in the yard, saw her father dragging Estre with a ck face and her little face turned white with fear, Daddy what are you doing! You cant bully Estre!. But Adn Rouco paid no attention to him. Adn Rouco pulled her straight into the Spyker and Estre Berrocal got into the car and was about to open the door to get out when the man unlocked and closed it. Adam Rouco! What the hell do you want! If he didnt like her, why didnt he leave her alone? He knew that she was about to fallpletely, that if she didnt retreat, it could well be the end of the road, that her determination was too much for him! Her tears were streaming down her face. Adam Rouco pulled some sheets of A4 paper straight out of the car drawer and dropped them in front of her, his eyes watering, What is this? The mans dark eyes looked at her coldly, Isnt that what you want?. She suspected he was just toying with her, so fine, he would marry her, she should always be at ease with this guarantee. Estre Berrocal wiped tears from her eyes before reading the ck-and-white web page The marriage contract! Estre Berrocal was surprised and puzzled and looked at him: Adn Rouco, what exactly do you mean? He didnt like her, what was the point of giving her a marriage contract? Adn Rouco was silent for a while before opening his mouth with a single word: Literally, we got married. I know you want a wife who can cope with the family, but I cant do it, Mr. Adam hooks his fingers, there are plenty of nice girls who want to marry you, youd better go find another girl to marry you! With that, Estre Berrocal returned the marriage contract to his hand, when Adn Rouco withdrew it, his eyes lighting up as he said, But the only one Ive had children with is you. Indeed, he had married her for Paulitas sake. But I dont want to be married to you. I did not want, so lightly, to block his happiness. But Adn Rouco is not a man to be rejected so easily, and even less so when he is proposing to a woman. Adn Rouco slipped the ck pen into her small, thin hand and, holding her hand, forced her to sign. Estre Berrocal struggled desperately and, in the end, her tears fell on the paper in a cloud of frustration. Adam Roucos heart finally gave out and he slowly let go of her hand. With a frown, he opened the door and abruptly got out of the car, standing to the side, smoking a cigarette. Did she marry him and was she so reticent? There were so many nice girls around him in the North City, and with a casual nce, there were prettier, kinder, and more obedient girls than she who were willing to marry him, but he had a preference for her. Even he himself somewhat despised the act of forcing a marriage just now. In all his years of life, he had only lost control over Analena Lozada, and now, because of Estre Berrocal, he had lost his sanity and his calm. Adn Rouco held his cigarette in one hand and pressed his brow bone with the other. Inside the car, Estre Berrocal clutches her knees and buries her head in tears. Paulita runs out of the courtyard, frowning and tugging at Adn Roucos straight pants: Stop smoking, Dad, Estre is crying, go make her cry! Adn Rouco looked sideways, his indifferent eyes nced toward the car, and with a single nce, the depth of his eyes deepened. She dropped the cigarette butt at her feet and crushed it with her leather shoe before rounding the front of the car to this side, opening the door and bending down to pick it up, her thin lips to her ear, You think Im going to let you go because youre crying, Estre Berrocal, if you want to see Paulita again, theres only one way. Estre Berrocal looked up with a pale face and teary eyes trembling. This man was threatening her with Paulita! Adn Rouco was not embarrassed and reminded her in a cold voice: Marrying me is the best option for you. With these words, he grabbed her around the waist, oblivious to her dumbfounded expression. Paulita followed Adn Rouco: Oh, Papa is taking Estre home! Once inside the house, Adn Rouco led her to the couch and picked up the medicine cab, grabbing her hand withoutint and examining it closely. The cut of the kitchen knife was small, but a little deep. The man frowned slightly, took the ointment and patiently applied it to his hand. Estre Berrocal tried to withdraw her hand several times, but to no avail. Adn Rouco, why are you doing this to me? The mans brow furrowed, and he asked in a subdued voice, What am I doing to you? Did she feel intimidated or aggrieved that he had asked her to marry him? I dont want a marriage thats just a deal. The man paused in his dressing, and a long moment passed before he looked at her and said, Estre Berrocal, is bing Mrs. Rouco just a deal for you? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 134: The Decision to Get Married After Adn Rouco bandaged his hand, he got up and went to the kitchen. Paulita ran up to Estre Berrocal and plopped down on the couch with her big eyes shining, Estre, youre going to marry daddy so you can see me every day, Estre dont you like my daddy? Estre Berrocal blushed slightly, But, but your dad doesnt like me, does he? Paulita furrowed her little white eyebrow, I bet Daddy likes Estre!. How can you be so sure?. Star if you dont believe me, Ill ask my dad for you!. Love? I was about to stop Paulita when she had already run into the kitchen. Estre Berrocal went after her, only to find Adn Rouco standing in the kitchen in an elegant dress, ready to cook. She thought she was returning the medicine cab to the kitchen cupboard, but she had no idea that the man was going to cook! Adam Roucos dark eyes looked at her coldly, was she so surprised to see him cooking? She approached him and said, You can go out with Paulita, Ill do it. The mans eyes bugged out as he looked at his injured finger, I dont like to enve the disabled. Paulita grabbed Adn Roucos pants and asked him with a face of few friends: Dad! Estre asked you if you liked her!. With that question, Paulita ran off mischievously. Estre Berrocal froze, speechless: No, it wasnt me who asked, it was Paulita who was naughty, she Adam Rouco left the dishes in his hand and turned to look at her with deep, burning ck eyes, his tone cold: Do you think I would be too idle to risk my life for a woman I dont even know, and now Im too idle to ask this woman to marry me? Estre Berrocals brain got a little confused for a moment. He even thought his ears were wrong, why were those words, which sounded like love talking from Adn Rouco, so strange? The mans thin, cold tone sounded not as if he was talking about love, but as if he was angry with her. She hung her burning face, neither raising her head nor speaking, and the mans long fingers cupped her chin, forcing her to lift her face to meet his. Why dont you say anything? Hadnt you asked Paulita to ask this question to get this answer?This is from N?velDrama.Org. He slowly approached her scarlet face, and the fresh scent of tobo lingered around him, and his mouth went dry and he swallowed. What did he mean when he said it was not too idle to like? Me, Im going to check on Paulita, Im afraid shell fall if she ys alone She turned hurriedly to leave the kitchen, but Adn Rouco pulled her back against the corridor. Before she could react to what he was about to do, the mans thin lips, already pressed against hers, met hers. It was a surprise, but he couldnt push it away. Although at one time they had been arguing and having a cold war, they had rekindled it with a few words from him. Even Estre Berrocal herself began to despise herself for being so ungraceful in front of Adn Rouco. When she had been in love with Ivn Martnez, she had not been so eager to reconcile with him even when she had had a fight with him, but how had she reached this point with Adn Rouco? Her slender hands, unconsciously wrapped around his neck, responded to his kiss. Estre Berrocal had not always been carried away by the heat of the moment, but when she met Adn Rouco, everything had changed. He began to ignore her, willing to take all of Adn Roucos steps as long as he would take them. As they kissed, Paulita, lying on her back in the kitchen doorway, let out a mischievous giggle with her white hands covering her mouth. Adam Rouco gently pressed his lips to hers, his voice low and maic as he began, You asked me a question and I gave an answer, so how do you n to answer mine? Estre Berrocal froze, her watery eyes moistened by the kiss, and looked at him stunned: That question wasnt asked by me, it was asked by Paulita. Her hand still dangling from his neck, the two were in a position, for the moment, ambiguous in the extreme. Adam Roucosrge hands rested on her waist, his dark eyes looked down at her, Does it matter? It doesnt really seem to matter But what did you ask him? What do I have to answer? Just now, wasnt your initiative an answer? Seeing the man pursing his lips in silence, Estre Berrocal bit her lip and said, One minute you say Im not important, and the next you say you almost lost your life for me, its my turn to ask you what you really mean, isnt it? Well, I wanted to ask you, will you marry me? Perhaps he had been too frank and direct, and Estre Berrocal was momentarily stunned. Adam Roucos brow furrowed slightly at the sight of her, What, you dont understand?. Weve only been together a short time, why are we in such a hurry to get married?. Adn Rouco let go of her and stood with his head down, chopping vegetables, while saying, If its sooner orter, sooner orter, why not sooner? This answer made Estre Berrocal choke. What kind ofme excuse is that, not even a proposal Actually, even for Paulitas sake, Estre Berrocal had thought about it and would have said yes to Adn Roucos request in 80 or 90 percent of the cases, but wouldnt it be too hasty to get married just like that? Adam Rouco looked at her with deep eyes and said, Didnt you say I had no right to control you? Would it be enough if I were like your spouse? Estre Berrocals heart sweetened unconvincingly, but she said with a sullen look, But you cant control everything, like where I work and who I make friends with, I dont want to get married and be a person without any freedom. Adam Rouco went back to chopping vegetables and said in a calm voice, But not Jonathan Tasis. Why? As youve heard, he and I are bitter rivals. Estre Berrocal sensed that there was something else going on, that it might have something to do with thete Analena. But Estre Berrocal asked about Analena at that time, But Yahua Film and Television Company is perfect for me, and I want to change my career to jewelry design, and Yahua Film and Television Company is the best choice. If you want to learn something, I can get you the best teacher. Estre Berrocal stayed at the kitchen table, absentmindedly pecking at the dishes, knowing that disobeying Adn Rouco would obviously upset him now, so she said no more. Is that Why did it seem so inappropriate for Adn Rouco to ask for her hand at this time? After all, their rtionship was far from marriageable. But Adn Rouco was a man who could not be denied, and since he had already had the idea, Estre Berrocal could hardly refuse. After all, it was a fact that she liked it too. Adn Rouco, have you really decided that want to marry me? Estre Berrocal was optimistic and thought that if Adn Rouco married her, he would notck opportunities to fall in love with herter on. As for this Analena, he did not believe that Adn Rouco could forget her after all the time that had passed since her death. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 135: Abandoned at the Registry Office Early the next morning, after dropping Paulita off at daycare, Adn Rouco drove off in a different direction than usual. Estre Berrocal frowned, Where to? I have to go to work. This was not the way to Yahua Film and Television Company.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Go and get a marriage license. Estre Berrocal had not expected Adan Rouco to move so quickly after deciding something. Wouldnt it be too soon? We havent talked to Master Fu about it yet. It could Adam Roucos dark eyes looked at her coldly, Are you going to marry me, or are you going to marry my father? Estre Berrocal was embarrassed. But thats too soon, and besides, I dont have my ledger with me. Instead, the DNI was in the wallet. Adn Rouco took the ount book out of the drawer of the car and Estre Berrocal stared at it dumbfounded: When did you take it?. Last night I saw it under your TV cab after you went to bed and I picked it up with my hand. What did she mean by that, she saw that she had taken it on purpose! Estre Berrocal sat in the passenger seat, not knowing what to feel Was she happy or had he caught her off guard? As they reached the entrance to the Office of Civil Affairs, Estre Berrocal hesitated and Adn Rouco looked back and said coolly, Are you counting ants in the back? The mansrge hand, sped around her wrist, guided her and they entered the civilian office together. Estre Berrocalined, Why didnt you tell me earlier, I could have at least dressed up, my outfit today is all casual Luckily, she had put on light makeup this morning, otherwise she would have been very lost. When they arrived at the Office of Civil Affairs, Adn Rouco did not have time to ask Santino Yepes to fix it, so he and Estre Berrocal had to wait in line. After waiting about ten minutes, Adn Rouco raised his wrist to check the time. Estre Berrocal thought she was in a hurry to get back to work, Do you have an important meeting today morning?. No. Estre Berrocal said Ah and Adn Rouco asked, Do you want me to leave now?. How could Although before entering the Civil Registry I had wanted to run away, when I entered, I dont know if it was the atmosphere or what, but it was as if I had given up for the moment. It was just a marriage, what did he have to fear? If she didnt marry Adn Rouco, she would also marry someone else, and I didnt know if she would like it or not. At least he liked Adn Rouco, and he was so good that if he missed him, he might never meet him again. After about five minutes of waiting, Adn Roucos cell phone rang. The mans dark eyes looked deep into the caller ID and then lifted, saying, Im going to take a call. Estre Berrocal didnt think much of it, thinking it was official business. Okay. When Adn Rouco went to answer the phone, the girl sitting next to Estre Berrocal said enviously, How handsome is your husband, you really saved the gxy in yourst life to marry such a handsome husband! Estre Berrocal blushed and looked at Adn Rouco, who was not far away, and overflowed with happiness at the girlsment. Looking around the waiting area of the lounge, it seemed that Adn Rouco was the most striking and handsome. Marriage was a tomb, and since she was going to lie in it, she had to enjoy sleeping with the most handsome and talented man, right? There was Adn Rouco, who had taken some kind of phone call and had returned with a sullen and solemn look on his face. I have things to do, Im not getting paid today, so you take a cab back. With those words, the man turned around and left the Civil Registry. Estre Berrocal did not even have time to ask what was important. She was left alone in the registry office, sitting ufortably, not knowing whether to leave or to sit and wait for him. The girl next to him, who had justplimented Adn Rouco, gave him a strange and pitiful look. It was probably because he thought, Whats the use of being handsome, its no good for her. Estre Berrocal clutched her ledger, her thin knuckles slightly white. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 136: She waited for him for one day The Spyker sped down the road, Adam Roucos face cold and deep inside the car. The words of what Jonathan Tasis had said on the phone echoed in his ears. Adn Rouco, I forgive you, Analena Lozada is not dead, she is alive!. In his head, over and over again, were these words. Adn Rouco could not help but step on the gas and elerate the car. I owed Analena Lozada an apology if she wasnt dead, after all the years of pain she had carried. The memories in his mind went back ten years At that time, he and Jonathan Tasis were still good friends, and Analena Lozada and them, two older men, used to go out together. They went to college together, they went to the library together, they went to Inte cafes to y together It was almost the happiest time Adn Rouco has ever had in his life. Back then, it was nowhere near as deep or as cold as it is now. I had the best friends in the world and a big brother as good as Oscar Rouco. Ten years ago Analena Lozada sank under the sea and five years ago scar Rouco died in a speeding traffic ident. Two people who meant so much to him had passed away and the heaviness and sadness in his heart was bing more and more evident. Over the past ten years, he has be increasingly secretive. If Analena Lozada returns, she only wants to ask for forgiveness. Adn Rouco rushes into the room when he arrives at the hotel designated by Jonathan Tasis A girl stood by the window with her back to him, her back bore a slight resemnce to Analena Lozada, but ten years had passed, and Adn Rouco, insecure and even more thoughtless, reached over and grabbed Analena Lozadas hand. Annalena! As soon as the girl turned around, she mmed the potion she was holding into Adam Rouco! Adn Rouco did not dodge it, and a dizziness struck before his eyes. Did Jonathan Tasis send you? The woman pushed Adam Rouco onto the bed behind her, straddling Adam Roucos waist in a daring position, her red lips curved into a bright smile. Mr. Adam, Ill give myself to you, okay? Adam Rouco pushed the woman on top of him with thest ounce of strength in his body, and shoved her furiously, Go away! The woman didnt flinch, got up and hugged him again, Adam Rouco, dont resist, the potion I just used is the same dose used to stun African elephants! Youd better lie down and go to sleep for me at once. Lucrecia Javier had never thought that President Jonathan would do such a nice job for her! If she slept with Adn Rouco, clung to this man and became Mrs. Rouco, she wouldnt have to worry about anything in her life! Lucrecia Javier ran her fingers along Adn Roucos handsome cheeks. You are so handsome, even more than President Jonathan, Adn Rouco, you are mine from now on!. Estre Berrocal left the Civil Registry Office in a state of deep thought. He stood in front of the Civil Registry, thinking and thinking, but decided to call Adn Rouco. He had left earlier in such a hurry, could anything really have happened? The phone rang for quite a while before it was picked up. Adn Rouco, you left in such a hurry just now, is something wrong with you? Before she could finish the sentence, a lovely, delicate female voice interrupted her, Who are you? Adam is busy right now. Busy? Who are you? Lucrecia Javier snorted triumphantly, Of course Mr. Adam is in a hurry to leave, because Mr. Adam is in a hurry toe to the hotel and make love to me! If you have nothing to do, Im hanging up now, Mr. Adam is rushing me!. Estre Berrocals fingers trembled as she picked up the phone. He felt an excruciating chill throughout his body and slowly sat down in front of the Civil Affairs Office, clutching the phone. His heart, sunk in ice water, was numb and cold. Had Adam Rouco left in such a hurry to meet another woman at the hotel? But it was he who dragged her to the Office of Civil Affairs, why did he humiliate her like that? Even if she liked it, she was still a human being, and she respected herself, and in doing so, Adn Rouco was crushing her feelings under her feet. Tears fell from her eyes in anguish. The phone rang. The caller ID read: President Jonathan. She wiped the tears from her eyes; Jonathan Tasis must have called to ask why she hadnt gone to work. He picked up the phone and his voice trailed off, President Jonathan. Jonathan Tasis, on the other side, had obviously heard her crying, Whats the matter with you? Me, Im fine, by the way, President Jonathan, Im a little busy today, thats why I didnt go to work Jonathan Tasis frowned slightly, had Lucrecia Javier called Estre Berrocal to demonstrate? Jonathan Tasis asked coyly, Was it because you work at Yahua Film and Television Company and you got into a fight with Adam Rouco? At the mention of Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocals uncontroble emotions got even more out of control. No, it has nothing to do with that. The sobs were louder in her voice. Jonathan Tasis was even more certain that he was now crying, definitely for Adn Rouco. I dont know if theres anything I should tell you. What? I was just at the Penins Hotel talking business with a business associate and I ran into Adn Rouco with a woman who looked as if she had gone to get a room. Estre Berrocal, over here, her eyes even more reddened, biting her lip to hold back her sobs, silent. Jonathan Tasis muttered, Are you all right? Im, Im fine, President Jonathan, I have things to do, Im hanging up now.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal hastily hung up the phone, not even having the courage to ask Jonathan Tasis what the room number was. She was the biological mother of Adn Roucos daughter, she had been on the verge of marrying him, she was his half fiance, and yet she didnt even have the courage to go and catch him in the act. He is so weak, so cowardly. Jonathan Tasis, who was on the other end of the line, hung up and told his assistant Tulio Moralez, Find out where Estre Berrocal is now. Good. Five minutester, Tulio Moralez pushed open the office door, President Jonathan, Miss Estre is now in Civil Administration. What do you mean? The Office of Civil Affairs? He froze and then curved his lips into a smile, it looked like he had done something big! I didnt think the timing was so good! The moment of the wedding of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal! Estre Berrocal waited for Adn Rouco in front of the Civil Registry for a whole day, with her eyes swollen with tears, and the Civil Registry closed, without waiting for Adn Rouco. Passers-by who came and went looked at her with pity and sympathy, as if they had already made up in their heads that she must have been jilted by her boyfriend. I have been at the Civil Affairs Office for many years and I have seen many cases like this. There are people whoe here to get their license and suddenly break down at the door. If she really wanted to marry you, she would havee a long time ago. Estre Berrocals eyes filled with tears, But its not that I wanted to get married. why would I leave me here alone It was he who dragged her into marriage, never thought about it, gave her hope and then pped her! Why did he have to embarrass her? If he hadnt dragged her to the civil office to get married, she wouldnt be suffering all the stares now, she just hated, hated Adn Rouco for why he had humiliated her like that. When grandfather saw that she had no intention of leaving, he advised her twice more, Go home, little girl, its not worth waiting for this man any longer. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 137: Star, I’m late Adn Rouco woke up with his long fingers pressing his temples against a wrenching headache before the glowing figure of a woman. Lucrecia Javier was dressed casually in a bathrobe, loose and ready to fall off at any moment, and in the eyes of Adn Rouco she was nothing more than a show-off, with no more emotion than disgust and anger. Why are you looking at me like that? You have been so violent that it hurt me. Adam Rouco stood up and picked up his clothes from the floor to put them on, his dark eyes resting indifferently on a bloodstain in the center of the bedspread. Lucretia Javier followed her line of sight and immediately pouted, I dont care, I gave you my first time, you have to be responsible for me! Lucrecia Javier ran up and grabbed onto Adn Roucos neck, a gesture thatpletely infuriated Adn Rouco. The man pulled her arms away and pushed her aside, his dark eyes looked at her with a cold, chilling stare, and he spoke in a stern voice: If one word of thises out of your mouth, Ill have you killed! Lucrecia Javier shuddered at the mans creepy look and tone of voice. But then he thought, she had already given him his first time and he couldnt deny it! Adam Rouco, youve given him his first time and youre still so heartless!. Adam Rouco quickly put his clothes back on, his expression was cold and unapproachable, At least act like youre getting your first ride, Ill act like I just fucked a whore! Lucrecia Javier kicked angrily at the humiliating words. When Adn Rouco arrived at the door, Lucrecia Javier went after him, hugged him, rubbed his breasts and winked: Adn, dont you like me? You made me feel so good just now, I still want to With this, he brazenly reached for the center of the mans pants Adam Rouco grabbed his wrist! Ah! Ay, ay, ay, ay! Lucretia Xavier thought she heard the sound of her bones being crushed, and tears came from the corners of her eyes in pain! Adn Rouco released her wrists coldly and Lucrecia Javier fell to the floor, still clinging to Adn Roucos pants with undaunted determination. Mr. Adam Adn Rouco ducked his head and gave the mangy dog an arrogant and bitter look as he said, Dont make me send someone to force you to take the pill myself. With those words, he kicked Lucrecia Javier off the ground. Lucrecia Javier looked at Adn Roucos back as he walked away, red lips curved. Did you take it when he told you to? He had a chance, and he wasnt going to let it go so easily! He will have a son and he will belong to the Rouco family! Adn Rouco was walking quickly out of the hotel when he called Estre Berrocal, but her phone was turned off. His brow furrowed and he climbed into the car, his head still a little dizzy, but he didnt mind so much as he drove the Spyker to the registry office. The phone rang and the caller ID read Jonathan Tasis. A shiver ran through his eyes and he picked it up. Jonathan Tasis, on the other side, greeted himzily, Lucrecia Javier took good care of you, right?. You expected me toe to the hotel every time something was mentioned about Analena Lozada, regardless of whether it was true or not, didnt you? Jonathan Tasis smiled good-naturedly at her vicious tone and said, Yes! The angrier Adn Rouco got at the time, the angrier he got! The hell on earth he had been through since Analena Lozada had left, Adn Rouco also deserved a taste! If you do that, Analena Lozada will just look down her nose at you! Adam Rouco, I tell you, you dont deserve it! I have learned that in you had to go today to the Civil Registry with Estre Berrocal to get a marriage license. It seems that I have inadvertently spoiled your happy event. Jonathan Tasis! Jonathan Tasis whispered with a demonicugh, Adam, you know what, the more annoyed and angry you are right now, the happier I am, hahahahahaha Jonathan Tasis beganughing maniacally over the phone. Adn Rouco threw his phone straight out the window and with a backward nce, a car suddenly pulled out in front of him! In front of your eyes, a shing awning! Whoo! The brakes are sounding! The sound of the brakes on the tires gripping the ground is especially harsh in the silence of the night! Time, one minute at a time, passed. Adn Rouco slumped over the steering wheel, a sharp pain drilling into his right arm. He gritted his teeth and tried to lift his arm, but the pain stung even harder. But what came to his mind in that moment of crisis was not how to avoid the impact, but the red and teary eyes of Estre Berrocal. She, perhaps, was still waiting for him at the Civil Registry Large beads of sweat trickled down Adn Roucos smooth white forehead. He gritted his teeth, raised his injured hand, held it over the steering wheel, stepped on the elerator and drove to the registry office. It was raining. Estre Berrocal raised her head and looked up at the sky as raindrops hit her face, hiding the tears on her face. Seeing that she was still determined to wait, the concierge sighed and handed her an umbre: Girl, its going to rain a lot, youd better go. Estre Berrocal didnt say a word, nor did she pick up the umbre, so grandfather had no choice but to give it to her and put it away. The rain, which hade at a very good time, wasing as she thought of some way to wash the sadness from her heart. The rain turned into a downpour, which was getting heavier and heavier. Estre Berrocal was soaked to the bone, getting colder and colder, and she hugged herself tightly, but felt no warmth. When Adn Rouco arrived, he saw only the little woman sitting in a small ball of rainwater, and the man approached her with long strides.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Estre Berrocals hazy eyes suddenly caught sight of a pair of shiny ck shoes and, looking up, she saw the cold face of Adn Rouco in the rain. The four eyes met and stared at each other for a long, long moment. One stood up, the other sat curled up on the floor. One looking down, the other craning his neck to look up. Until, in a low, muffled voice, the man spoke, Star, Imte. Estre Berrocals tears, which had stopped,pletely copsed. She stood up and hit him with both fists on his chest and shoulders: Why did you leave me here alone! You were the one who wanted to get married! Who are you to humiliate me like this! Adam Rouco! I will never like you again! I hate you! She hated feeling abandoned, three years ago her father had thrown himself into the void and left her alone, today Adn Rouco had given her a vision, she thought that from now on she would have a home again, but he had broken his word, he had left her alone in the civil office and she had waited for him for a whole day! She thought she didnt mind being alone after her fathers death, but she found that she still wanted to be treated gently, to be taken home tenderly and given affection. Adam Rouco didnt stoop half as low as she hit him, and where his arm and shoulder were dislocated, there was a shooting pain, but he didnt even frown. Estre Berrocal finally lost the strength to cry, grabbed him by the neck and shouted: Ive been waiting for you here all day! Who are you to make me wait? You know that all day today I feel like I did three years ago! Adam Rouco, if you cant give me what I want, dont give me anything to think about. Adn Roucos left hand suddenly grabbed the back of her neck and he leaned down to kiss her. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 138: I’m just afraid you’ll die in my home Estre Berrocal and Adn Rouco were soaking wet and when they got into the car, Adn Rouco hesitated to drive, his dark eyes calmly looking at the small woman on the passenger side who had red eyes and a slightly white face, and he opened his voice quietly, You drive. Estre Berrocal frowned, at this point did he still want her to be his driver? Adn Rouco Before she could say no, the mans frown tightened and he hung up his dislocated right arm, I hurt my hand, if you dont want to follow me in an ident,e drive. Estre Berrocal gave him an indignant look before opening the door and getting out of the car, exchanging ces with Adn Rouco. Along the way, the rain stopped, and the night sky was clear and crisp as it washed over the entire northern city. But Estre Berrocal was in no mood to enjoy the evening. He drove to La Vi Rouco. However, I had no intention of following him to La Vi Rouco. After tonight, she and Adn Rouco would never be the same. She pursed her lips and looked away, her little face cold. Adam Rouco fought the sharp pain in his shoulder de, dark eyes fixed on her, and finally ordered, Go to La Vi Berrocal. Estre Berrocal obviously ignored her: Mr. Adam, we have nothing to do now, what do you mean by going to my house? Ill take a cab home after I drop you off. Adn Rouco scolded her with an irritated frown: Be Berrocal!. Estre Berrocal did not react at all, he should have expected this attitude from her when he had left her alone in the civil service today to get rid of! Adam Rouco pursed his lips and said coldly, I hurt my arm and going back to La Vi Rouco now will only make everyone in the family think I hurt myself because of you, is that how you want to be misunderstood? Estre Berrocal frowned in disgust and hit the steering wheel, changing direction and driving towards La Vi Berrocal. It was clear that he did not want to invite that kind of trouble. After a long drive, Adn Rouco, cold sweat dripping from his sore forehead,y on the passenger side with his dark eyes closed, thin lips pale and face haggard to the core. Estre Berrocal saw him out of the corner of her eye and her heart skipped a beat. It looked like he had a badly injured arm. How else could he be so pale? The car was silent, and the only sounds to be heard were Adn Roucos breathing, a little heavier than usual, as if in pain, and the wind whistling through the window. Estre Berrocal remained silent for a long time, but finally could not resist saying in a cold voice: Shall I take you to the hospital?. The man in the passenger seat slowly opened his dark eyes and stared at him with a grim look, his voice icy, I think you want me to die in pain, Im fine, Im not going. Where was the coldness in her appearance that remotely bothered him? Estre Berrocal was not only angry, but she also had a deep misunderstanding of Adn Rouco at that moment, and she was not going to lick his face and beg him to go to the hospital. All he could think was: it hurts! Why would she feel sorry for him if he left her alone at the registry office and ran off to a hotel to find a room with another woman? Upon arriving at La Vi Berrocal, Estre Berrocal got out of the car and saw that the front of the car was slightly deted and had many scratches on the side, as if it had been hit by a car. Estre Berrocal was perplexed, but in the state they were in she could not ask him about such things. He got out of the car and drove to the vi. Adn Rouco, sitting in the passenger seat, waited for Estre Berrocal to enter the house, gritting his teeth and sighing in relief, with the back of his neck resting on the seat, and cold sweat dripping from the corners of his forehead to his ears and chin. He raised his left hand, opened the passenger door and stepped out of the car with slow movements. As he entered La Vi Berrocal, he tried to raise his right arm, but when he did, he realized that it appeared to have really broken. Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. When Estre Berrocal went up to the second floor to take a shower, she was surprised that Adn Rouco had not followed her, so she looked out the patio window and saw that he was holding his right arm with his left hand, as if he was really badly hurt, and that he was walking more slowly than usual. Deep in his heart, he worried. But,e to think of it, her injury was her business, what did she have to do with it? He had never officially acknowledged their rtionship, and today he had left her at the registry office to have an affair with another woman. She had waited for him in front of the registry office all day andughed at him. Estre Berrocal grabbed her clean pajamas, turned around and went straight to the bathroom. As she entered the bathroom, the hot water from the shower ran through her mind and she had frequent images of Adn Rouco making love to other women. He shook his head, trying to control his thoughts, but in his ears still echoed the lovely, prating voice of the woman who had answered his phone this morning, Mr. Adam. Of course Sister Adam is in a hurry to leave! Because Sr. Adam was in a hurry toe make love to me!. Estre Berrocal was sitting in the bathtub, with her hands sped over her ears, but tears could not help but well up in her eyes Estre Berrocal had been in the bathtub for more than an hour and the skin on her fingers was wrinkled. Not only was she bathing, but she was trying to calm down. When he came out of the bathroom in his pajamas, there was no trace of the person of Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco should have gone home. When he went downstairs to get water, he saw Adn Rouco sitting on the stairs, half dead, his face, in the gloom, frighteningly white. Estre Berrocals watery eyes fluttered and she hurried down the stairs, Adn Rouco!. She ran to him and knelt down, reaching out to caress his beautiful face covered in cold sweat, Adam Rouco, wake up! Whats wrong with you? The man slowly opened his dark eyes and stared at her, his voice hoarse as a whisper, Are you worried about me? When she woke up, Estre Berrocal exhaled loudly, Im not worried about you, Im just afraid youll die in my house and Ill be held legally responsible! But hearing her say that, instead of getting angry, the mans pale lips curved softly. When Estre Berrocal saw that he was still smiling, she didnt know whether she should be angry or frustrated, so she frowned and said coldly, Im going to call an ambnce! Ten minutester, Estre Berrocal followed Adn Rouco to the hospital. When the ambnce arrived, Adn Rouco had fainted. Estre Berrocal asked worriedly, Doctor, how are you?. We dont know the details yet, we will know when the hospital does the tests on him, but his right arm is broken and needs to be operated on and bandaged immediately when he goes to the hospital. The doctor again pulled out his short hair and felt a handful of sticky blood, the doctor frowned, Howe there is also a head wound? How exactly did the patients injury ur?. Estre Berrocal was stunned, her heart fluttering as she recalled the damage to the front of the Spyker. It couldnt be a car ident, could it? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 139: Husband is half dead and still arguing? When they arrived at the hospital, Adn Rouco was taken in a wheelchair to the operating room. The acting physician came out and asked Estre Berrocal: Are you the family of Adn Rouco? Im not The patient needs to be operated on immediately, so since you are not his family, call and ask his family toe! Estre Berrocal, fearful that Adn Rouco was badly hurt and that doing so would slow him down, again told the doctor, firmly, I do! The doctor frowned, disgruntled, Are you or arent you? You cant sign in ce of a rtive if youre not! I am, hes my husband, Im just arguing with him, some bets. The more she said, the less strength Estre Berrocal had to speak. What a husband, Adn Rouco was not her husband! After Estre Berrocal signed the form, the doctor fiercely took it out of her hand, spitting, What a strange thing for a husband to fight when hes half dead! Estre Berrocal, told the doctor, bit her lip and sat in a chair outside the operating room. He was still wearing his pajamas and had not even changed his slippers on his feet. Who the hell was Adn Rouco that she had to worry more about him than her family! Estre Berrocals face lowered, chastened by her ownck of cruelty and conflicted by her concern for Adn Rouco in the operating room. He had been out of the operating room for three hours, almost falling asleep in the cold chair, when the door opened. The doctor who had operated on Adn Rouco removed his mask and left the operating room. Estre Berrocals dream faded and she ran to him, urgently asking, Doctor, how is Adn Rouco? Is he going to be all right?. The brain hemorrhage is not serious, just a slight contusion, the most serious injury is to the right arm, but it is already treated, and as long as he recovers well, he will not have seque, the injury willst a hundred days, so he needs to recover. Estre Berrocal was relieved, and the taut cord in her heart suddenly loosened: Yes, thank you, doctor. When the doctor left, Estre Berrocal hugged herself and sneezed.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. He had just slept on the walk and seemed to have caught a cold. Adn Rouco was probably still awake, anyway, and since he was fine, she didnt want to stay here any longer. He picked up his cell phone and, after some hesitation, called Olivia Montes. Olivia Montes, on the other side, seemed to have fallen asleep, her voice a little confused, Yes? Adn Rouco has broken his arm, hes in the hospital, they just operated on him, why dont youe and take care of him?. Olivia Montes woke up immediately and raised her voice: What did you say, that Adam broke his arm?. Olivia Montes picked up her cell phone and talked to Estre Berrocal as she got up and got dressed. Estre Berrocal said in a calm voice: Well,e on, hes at the Peoples Hospital. Olivia Montes hung up the phone, put on her clothes, ran down to the courtyard and headed for the hospital, but then thought not. Adam was hurt, and why would Estre Berrocal suddenly ask him to go take care of Adam when she wasnt taking the opportunity to take care of Adam herself and use the opportunity to bond with him? Wasnt Estre Berrocal jealous and envious that she was taking care of Adam? Strange, very strange. Estre Berrocal waited for Olivia Montes to arrive at the hospital before leaving. Come in, Adn Rouco is in this room. Olivia Montes was shocked to the core. Would you be so kind as to hand Adam over to me?. Estre Berrocal said coldly, No matter what you think, Adn Rouco and I are no longer going to be a possibility, and since you like him, you can go for it. With these words, Estre Berrocal turned around and left the hospital. As soon as I left the hospital, the night breeze blew strongly; it was still only early autumn, why did I feel the wind tonight, so biting? She hugged herself tighter and hailed a cab home. In the car, she opened the screen of her cell phone and, in the dimness of the vehicle, the light from the phone reflected on her small, forlorn face. With a crestfallen face, she opened her address book, found Adn Roucos number and typed it in, her slender fingersnding on the red delete button. I did not want to feel the disappointment and despondency I had experienced three years earlier. His finger lingers over the delete button for more than three seconds before he finally presses it, deletes it and exits the screen. Hospital, VIP room. After anesthesia, Adn Rouco wakes up in pain. As soon as he opens his eyes, he unconsciously cries out in a muffled voice: Star. Olivia Montes, who was sitting on the other side of the room, was stunned and ran up to him, saying in a low voice, Adam, whats wrong? Are you in pain? Should I call the doctor? Adam Rouco opened his dark eyes and they sank slightly as he looked at the woman in front of him. Where is Estre Berrocal? Shes gone. Olivia Montes stammered deliberately. Estre Berrocal said she was very sleepy and called me to take care of you, she went home before I got to the hospital . Adn Roucos gaze was deep and cold. clearly, upset. Olivia Montes poured water as she deliberately said, Adam, dont me me for talking too much, I dont think Estre Berrocal has you in her heart at all, youre hurting like that and she cant stand a bit of pain, she went home in a hurry to rest, you say she, or Paulitas own mother, is so heartless to you, and to Paulita in the future Before Olivia Montes could finish her provocative words, the man in the hospital bed turned his face slightly to the side and interrupted in a cold voice, Have you said enough? Adam, I Olivia Montes, seeing the mans icy stare, had to shut up and stop talking about it, passing the ss of water to his thin lips. Take a sip to moisten your throat, look how hoarse it is. Adn Rouco looked at the ss with a deep, cold look, with no intention of drinking it, and raised his uninjured left hand, epting the ss. Olivia Montes lowered her eyes and said dejectedly, Adam, do you have to be so insensitive to me? I have already told you that you are my sister-inw and always will be, and between us there must be no ambiguities. Adn Rouco was very direct and did not put any face to Olivia Montes. Olivia Montes choked up: Adn, are you into Estre Berrocal? She doesnt give a damn about you Sister-inw, the matter of who I like is none of your business. The mans distant and indifferent tone blocked all the words Olivia Montes wanted to say, in the back of her throat. The next morning, Santino Yepes arrived early after learning that Adn Rouco had been hospitalized with injuries. Chief, are you badly hurt?. Adn Rouco ignored him and simply asked: Where is the telephone I asked you to buy? Ah, here, Ive also returned your recement phone card, its already inserted in the phone. Adn Rouco picked up the phone with his left hand and, when he opened it, there were no missed calls other than a few work calls and a help desk call. The woman, who had never thought to contact him since he had gone home the night before. Adn Roucos face sank in the early hours of the morning. Santino Yepes looked around the room, saw no one from Estre Berrocal and asked, Boss, isnt Miss Estre here to attend you?. But as soon as he asked the question, Santino Yepes felt a strange and condensed atmosphere It seemed to him that he had asked the wrong question. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 140: He likes Estrella Berrocal Shortly thereafter, Roberto Rouco arrived at the hospital with Paulita. Felipa, who was following Roberto Rouco, put the thermos bucket she was holding on the table, opened it and began to serve breakfast. Paulita rushed to Adn Roucos side: Dad, what happened to you? Grandpa says your hand is broken and you wont be able to hold Paulita anymore, when will you get well, daddy?. The little boy looked at him with a worried frown and asked several questions in one breath. Olivia Montes took the floor while the little girl rested in her arms: Paulita, be careful not to squeeze your daddys hand. Adn Rouco raised his left hand and caressed Paulitas little head, speaking in a soft, muffled voice: Dont worry, daddy will be fine soon. You have to get well soon, Dad, or Paulita will be very worried, and Grandpa too. Roberto Rouco sat down and made a gesture to Paulita: Paulita,e here, if you press your daddys hand too hard, he wont be able to hug you if he doesnt get better. The little girl nodded obediently and ran to Roberto Roucos side. Roberto Rouco put his arm around his granddaughter and asked Adn Rouco in a low voice, Why didnt you see that woman Estre Berrocal taking care of you when you hurt your arm? At the mention of Estre Berrocal, Paulita nudged her mouth and asked curiously, Dad, didnt you and Estre reconcile? Adn Rouco did not answer with a sullen face. Roberto Rouco frowned and asked, Reconciliation? Do you and Estre Berrocal fight a lot?. He had always disliked Estre Berrocal, who was no better than Olivia Montes, his eldest daughter-inw, and the fact that Adn Rouco had brought her home without asking her opinion, so Roberto Rouco had always held a grudge against Estre Berrocal. Moreover, Estre Berrocal had colluded with Adn Rouco to deceive him, something that made Roberto Rouco even angrier. I see that you and that girl are, in fact, not married anyway, so since you dont fit together, you might as well split up. The old mans voice was light, but his tone was serious. Paulita was the first to disagree when she heard this: Grandfather, I want Estre to be my mother, I dont want anyone else to be my mother! Roberto Rouco attended to the little girl: Fine, fine, whatever Paulita says. After a while, Paulita had to urinate and Felipa took Paulita to the bathroom, while Roberto Rouco, on crutches, approached Adn Roucos bed and told him seriously: Think carefully about what I just said. Im sure you know after so much time together. Adn Roucos dark eyes rose, but he spoke with even more solemnity: Dad, you dont have to get involved in this matter, I know who I love. Roberto Roucos face sank, Olivia Montes looked at Roberto Rouco and then said softly to Adn Rouco: Adn, why do you have to go against daddy? Dad doesnt like Estre Berrocal, dont you see?. Dad doesnt like Estre Berrocal, and in this case theres a lot to be said for sister-inw. The mans sudden cold retort made Olivia Montes eyes bug out. Adam, what are you talking about? Roberto Roucos brow furrowed even more: Well, one, two or three dont let me worry you, you might as well be a three-year-old Paulita! When Felipa came out of the bathroom with Paulita in her arms, Roberto Rouco said to Adn Rouco: Im leaving, get well. Think about what I told you too! Nanci, stay and take care of him. Okay, Dad. Paulita waved to Adn Rouco and said in a milky voice: Dad, see you tomorrow. When Adn Rouco, Olivia Montes and Santino Yepes were the only ones left in the room, the man spoke coldly: You can go back. Santino Yepes first thought that Adn Rouco was asking him to turn around and said Oh, but just as he turned around, Adn Rouco frowned. Who told you to leave!. Santino Yepes: Santino Yepes looked at Olivia Montes with trepidation. Olivia Montes pursed her lips and said, Adam, as you heard, Dad has asked me to stay and take care of you. Dante is out of the hospital, but his body still needs a long recovery, so you should go back and take care of Dante. Dante has Grandpa and Felipa to take care of him. Before he could finish the sentence, Adn Rouco suddenly ordered Santino Yepes coldly: Go get Estre Berrocal for me!. There was a tinge of irritation, of impatience in that tone. It was clear that the words were directed at Olivia Montes. Olivia Montes swallowed saliva, unable to save her face, clenched her fists andughed bitterly: Adam, do you have to do this? Whats so good about Estre Berrocal that youre so fond of her!. Sister-inw, I love Estre Berrocal. Adn Roucos words stabbed Olivia Montes right in the heart like a knife, killing without blood. Olivia Montes red at him for several seconds before leaving the room without saying anything. Santino Yepes spoke cautiously, Boss, is Miss Estre still ?. The man gave him a cold, arrogant look, What do you think?. Ill get her right now! Estre Berrocal had just woken up, cleaned up and was getting ready to leave for work. As soon as she left the house, someone blocked her. The other woman was a voluptuous young woman, wearing a short ck dress that revealed arge amount of snowy flesh, who looked at her with disdain and mockery. It was early autumn in the northern city and the mornings and evenings were cool, so this woman was wearing very little clothing, just like in summer. Estre Berrocal had been aware of her opponents unsympathetic aura from the beginning. But he had never imagined that it was the same woman who had been in the hotel room yesterday with Adn Rouco. My name is Lucrecia Javier and I wasnt going toe to see you, but I felt I had toe to give you a blow. Im going to be brief, my rtionship with Adam, Im sure you knew all about it yesterday, Adam left you without a second thought and went to see me, just because Adam likes me more, I hope youll be sensible and stay away from Adam! Lucrecia Javier behaved like a properdy, warning her in a decent way, making Estre Berrocal a real busybody. Estre Berrocal, carrying her purse, looked at her without expression, and the more she did not react, the more contempt she felt for Lucrecia Javier. Miss Estre, I think youre wrong, Adn Rouco and I no longer have any kind of rtionship, so if you want topete for the favor, youd better go straight to Adn Roucos bed and try harder. A cold answer in three words that made Lucretia Javiers teeth itch with rage! This Estre Berrocal was clearly calling her a mere bedfellow of Adn Rouco! But how could Lucretia Xavier admit defeat so easily? She snorted and brought her burning red lips close to Estre Berrocals ear. The strong perfume of Lucrecia Javiers body made Estre Berrocal want to sneeze, but then she heard the voice in her ears saying Estre Berrocal, yesterday Adam left his seed inside me, he hugged me and told me that he wanted me to have Adams son and that he would marry me like Mrs. Rouco if I could have Adams son. Estre Berrocals sweaty pores bristled with a shiver. He looked coldly at the smug Lucretia Javier and stared at her for a long, long time. Why are you looking at me so fiercely!.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Get out of the way, I have to go to work!. Estre Berrocal pushed her away and walked away with a cold face. Lucretia Javier frowned, Youre just going to walk away? Its no fun! Estre Berrocals pace was getting faster and faster, and Lucrecia Javiers words echoed in her mind She was a woman and I couldnt help but understand what it meant for a man to make such a promise to a woman. Adn Rouco had allowed Lucrecia Javier to gestate his son If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 141：Attack Estrella Berrocal! A ck Maybach pulls up in front of Estre Berrocal. A moment ago she was stopped by Lucrecia Javier and now by Adn Roucos car, she should not have expected it when she left home today! Santino Yepes got out of the car, went around the front, opened the door on this side and respectfully told her, Miss Estre, the boss is still at the hospital, pleasee with me, the boss has asked me to take you. Estre Berrocal looked coldly at Santino Yepes, Santino, please tell him that I am finished with him and that I am not avable to see him now, I have to go to work. Santino Yepes was embarrassed, rubbed his nose and said, Miss Estre, you shoulde with me, because if not, the boss will take it out on me. Normally Estre Berrocal is very friendly, but today, unusually, she was very firm: Santino, its your turn to exin, I have to go to work, so Im leaving now. Defeated, Santino Yepes had to call Adn Rouco and stammered, Boss, Miss Estre has said Adn Rouco on the other side did not look at all surprised, You refuse toe? Yes, yes Miss Estre said she has to go to work now and no, she doesnt have time. Then donte to see me either. Santino Yepes broke out in a cold sweat to himself. Boss, but, but Miss Star wonte to see meThis is from N?velDrama.Org. He couldnt be rude and tie Miss Star to the Chief, could he? But then Adn Rouco spoke coldly: You will have to tie her up today! Five minutester, Estre Berrocal was forced to sit in the back seat with her hands tied with a rope. Estre Berrocals face was irritated and she struggled hard, Santino Yepes, you untie me. Santino Yepes gave her an apologetic look through the rearview mirror and spoke fearfully, Miss Estre, you cant me me, its the bosss orders. I do this for a living, I have no choice Estre Berrocal does not believe Santino Yepes bullshit. Santino Yepes has been surrounding Adn Rouco for years and hes all man! Like Adn Rouco, he is a calctor! When they arrived at the Hospital del Pueblo, Santino Yepes did not dare to untie her, for fear that Estre Berrocal would turn around and run away, so he grabbed her by the rope and dragged her to Adn Roucos room. Doctors, nurses and patientsing in and out of the hospital looked at Estre Berrocal with strange eyes. If they didnt know better, they would have thought she was a psychotic to be tied down uncontrobly. Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and her anger shot straight to her head! Adn Rouco, that son of a bitch! It wasnt until Santino Yepes led Estre Berrocal into the room that Adn Rouco looked up and his dark gaze flickered. Who gave you permission to tie her up?. The voice was cold and chilling. Santino Yepes was in a cold sweat, crying Didnt you ask me to tie up Miss Estre in front of you? Why are you ming her now? Estre Berrocal scoffed: Adn Rouco, you dont have to pretend to be a good person, didnt you tell Santino to kidnap me?. If he hadnt been ordered to do so, would Santino Yepes be so bored with kidnapping her? Adn Rouco frowned and indicated to Santino Yepes: Get out and close the door. Santino Yepes obeyed, rolled out of the room and stood guard outside. I knew what Adn Rouco was referring to, and if Estre Berrocal came out, I would have to help the boss stop her. In the courtroom, the two faced Estre Berrocal was not at his bedside, her wrists bound and staring coldly at him. Adam Roucos handsome face was sullen, but he broke the calm by lowering his head first, Come here. Two words, not too soft, but in a tone that brooked no argument or refusal. Estre Berrocal stood motionless, still ring angrily at him. Adam Roucos brow furrowed, with a hint of helplessness on his forehead, and he deepened his voice, saying, Come here, Ill untie you. Only then did Estre Berrocal half-heartedly approach him, but she refused to go near him. Adn Rouco raised his left hand and pulled her forcefully toward him: Am I going to eat you? His right hand was now so bandaged that, even if he wanted to eat it, he feared he could not move easily. With his nimble left hand, he untied the thick rope tied around her wrist, which seemed to be tied quite tightly, leaving several visible red marks on her pale, thin wrist. Adn Rouco frowned and suddenly raised his voice and cursed Santino Yepes, who was guarding the door. Santino Yepes! Santino Yepes let out a snap, slipping on his feet and almost falling. If I hadnt tied him tighter, Miss Star would have untied him in a heartbeat, and if I had let Miss Star escape, the boss would have been even angrier. Santino Yepes looked to the sky, hey its hard to be human. In the living room, Adn Roucos long fingers gently caressed the red marks on Estre Berrocals wrists. Estre Berrocal pulled her hands away and said coldly, If you hadnt let Santino Yepes kidnap me, I wouldnt be like this. Pretending? Is that what you think of him? Adn Rouco, knowing that she was angry because yesterday he had stood her up at the RegistroCivil and made her wait all day, patiently told her, When I get out of the hospital, well go back to the RegistroCivil to do the paperwork. Estre Berrocal looked at him mockingly: Adn Rouco, do you think Im going to let you y with me? Its over between us. Its not over until I allow the rtionship to be over!. Estre Berrocal scoffed and turned to leave when Adn Roucos left hand pulled her backwards, so hard that Estre Berrocal lost her bnce and fell violently into his arms, hitting her injured right shoulder. Adn Rouco winced. Estre Berrocal was startled, Are you okay?. But as soon as the question left his mouth, he sensed something was wrong and furrowed his brow angrily, You were the one who pulled me and I touched your wound, you did it to you!. Even Estre Berrocal herself froze when she uttered the words ; had she said it too harshly? But he had left her yesterday at the Civil Registry and had run to the hotel to sleep with Lucrecia Javier, so what was the point of his words? The rtionship, in any case, had no salvation. Estre Berrocals eyes were bloodshot and she struggled to get up from his arms, but Adn Rouco held her firmly. I did it to myself, I did it to myself by driving to you in such a hurry afterst nights ident! Estre Berrocal waspletely frozen. What was he saying? Had he really had an identst night, and instead of rushing to the hospital, had he gone to the RegistroCivil to look for her first? Adam Rouco stared at her with a deep, dark stare, and when she stopped moving, he growled, Now do you know how to behave? But then he remembered Lucrecia Javiers words from this morning and bit his lip, So what, Adn Rouco, dont think Im going to believe you just because you left RegistroCivil yesterday, where did you go and who did you meet? Adam Roucos dark eyes narrowed slightly. Indeed, it seemed that Jonathan Tasis had told him everything. I was set up. Estre Berrocal said amused: Wasnt President Rouco himself in a hurry to meet his mistress at the hotel? And who could force him? A trap? You slept with Lucrecia Javier, did Lucrecia Javier force you?. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 142: I’m pregnant, Adán Rouco’s baby! Adn Rouco, if you like Lucrecia Javier so much and are so eager to get a room with her, why dont you marry her?. Estre Berrocal so infuriated Adn Rouco that the mans forehead bruised with anger and he shouted her name: Estre Berrocal!. Faced with Adn Roucos anger, Estre Berrocals eyebrows broke into a slight smile: I know. Of course I knew what he was talking about. But in an instant, her smile faded and her little face went cold with emotion, I have to go to work, so Im leaving now. But just as she was about to get up and leave, the man in the hospital bed pulled her back. Adn Rouco had no intention of letting her go this time. Let her go to work at Yahua Film and Television Company? Let her go spend her time with Jonathan Tasis?Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Dont even think about Adam Rouco! What the hell do you want? The mans left arm, picking up her slender body on the hospital bed, rolled and pinned her violently underneath. Estre Berrocal reddened with irritation and struggled: Adn Rouco! Let go of me. If you move any more, my right hand will literally be crippled for life!. Estre Berrocal, caught by surprise, suddenly stopped struggling and Adn Rouco looked at her with satisfaction for her good behavior. What, are you afraid?. Estre Berrocal frowned, Im just afraid of taking responsibility for your paralysis!. Adam Roucos gaze riveted on the little woman beneath him and his face softened considerably. If you do, then you will stay by my side and take care of me all the time. What a thought! If you want someone to take care of you, go with Lucrecia Javier!. Adn Rouco seemed to smell a strong sour taste when he suddenly called her: Estre. Seeing that she ignored him, he blurted, Are you jealous? It was a rhetorical question, but his tone was very urate. Im not jealous! The yful, clear-eyed gaze of Adn Rouco looked at her suspiciously, as if to say sopln, anda sopln. With an unconcerned look, her watery eyes caught sight of the stinging dark hickey on her slightly open hospital gown. Estre Berrocals heart sank for a moment, as she was so close to Lucrecia Javier, what were they now? Was she flirting? The tears she had been holding back suddenly fell from the corners of her eyes. Adn Rouco bent his head to kiss away the tears in the corner of his eyes, but Estre Berrocal avoided them in panic. The mans gaze was heavy and cold as he stared at her How long do you n to mess with me? Annoying? Estre Berrocal stared at him with a wet look andughed softly. Adn Rouco, Im not having a little tantrum with you, you slept with Lucrecia Javier, thats a fact, and I, I dont ept it. Estre Berrocal pushed him away and got up from the hospital bed. This time, Adn Rouco did not stop her. When Estre Berrocal turned her back on him and wiped the tears from her face, she took a deep breath and said, Im leaving, Adn Rouco, and from now on, I hope there will be nothing more between us, apart from what happened with Paulita. Did he mean that he would not contact her again, except about Paulita? Adam Rouco reached up and grabbed her wrist, frowning and saying in a deep voice, Estre, Ive been set up by Jonathan Tasis and Lucrecia Javier. Estre Berrocals lips curled: But why did you leave me to go with Lucrecia Javier?. This, and who could have set him up? Adam Roucos brow furrowed in silence. Analena Lozada had always been a scar in his heart that had not healed, and he could not reveal that bleeding wound to Estre Berrocal, he could not. It was a mans pride and self-respect, a secret that Adn Rouco could not tell. Estre Berrocal waited a long time, but when she could not give him a reasonable exnation, sheughed derisively, snatched his hand from his palm and ran out of the room without looking back. Santino Yepes, who was guarding the door, froze: Miss Estre? Estre Berrocal ignored Santino Yepes and ran out of the hospital. Santino Yepes looked unconsciously at Adn Rouco in the room, not daring to say another word, and closed the door softly. During the month that Adn Rouco was in the hospital, Olivia Montes was the one who visited him most of the time. Estre Berrocal had not been here since herst visit. However, Estre Berrocal did visit Paulita at La Vi Rouco from time to time. Paulita nodded and said, Estre, why dont youe with me to see daddy in the hospital? Daddy must miss you. Estre Berrocal raised her hand and rubbed the little girls head. Paulita, you just have to grow up happy and cheerful, you dont have to worry about what happens among adults. Paulita said sullenly as she stacked the blocks, Then Grandpa will definitely have to find me a new mother. Estre Berrocals watery eyes trembled slightly and she pursed her lips for a long time without saying anything. Those things were unavoidable, werent they? Adn Rouco would one day get married. Maybe Olivia Montes, maybe Lucrecia Javier, maybe a woman like Analena, but not Estre Berrocal. She, Estre Berrocal, does not want to be someones shadow, and she does not want to endure a life with someone who does not love her. Estre Berrocal was returning to La Vi Berrocal from La Vi Rouco when a shiny red BMW pulled up in front of the door. Lucrecia Javier, wearing sunsses, was leaning against the car, obviously waiting for her. But Estre Berrocal walks past her, deliberately ignoring her, and heads back to the vi. Lucrecia Javier shouts at her: Estre Berrocal, are you blind? Cant you see that Im here waiting for you? Its been a while since I had anything to do with Adn Rouco, if you want to let me know, theres no need!. Lucrecia Javier smirked, Im not here to warn you, Im here to share with you some good news! Estre Berrocal waspletely disinterested: I am not avable. Lucrecia Javier, seeing her about to enter the house, hurriedly took a report out of the car, handed it to her eyes and said happily, Im pregnant, Adam Roucos baby! It was like a bomb suddenly exploding in Estre Berrocals head. As if on cue, Estre Berrocals eyes twitched. Lucrecia Javier was pleased with her current expression and burst outughing, It was that day at the hotel when Adam was teasing me and lusting after me over and over again, he was breaking my back, and he kept putting me in Patting me on my ass and telling me he could carry his baby at the sight of my ass the baby, oops, how shy. Estre Berrocal fought against the nausea that ran through her body from her chest. Have you said enough? Lucrecia Javier was not at all bothered by her coldment, her red lips moved closer to Estre Berrocals ear and sheughed: If you are interested, I can tell you more intimate things about Adam and me. Berrocal, youre still too young!. Estre Berrocal replied with derision: You are only one of the many mistresses of Adn Rouco, who do you think you are? He only uses you as an instrument of procreation and bed-warming! You have nothing to be proud of. Lucretia Javier blinked at her, harmlessly, but his words were harsh: Im better than you too! Estre Berrocals fists clenched tightly. Yes, not only had Adn Rouco not allowed her to have his child, but he always used contraceptive methods! Last time, on Beach Ind, he had asked her if she didnt want him to have her child, and it seemed he had been right in his suspicions! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 143: President Rouco steals stray dog from his own wife Rouco Group building, Presidents office. Adn Rouco had just had the splint removed from his arm today at the hospital after being immobilized for a month, and as soon as Santino Yepes came in, he saw his right hand reaching for a drop of folders and immediately reached for it. Boss, your right hand needs to recover for a few more months, the doctor exined to me that it takes a hundred days to break a bone, so be careful for the next few months. Since Santino Yepes did not mention it, Adn Rouco suddenly realized that Estre Berrocal had not visited him even once in thest month. Was I really going to die with him? Is Estre Berrocal still working at Yahua Film and Television Company? Santino Yepes was stunned by the cold question: I think I think so. When Adn Roucos face sank, Santino Yepes said, This month, although Miss Estre did not visit you in the hospital, I often went to La Vi Rouco to see Paulita. I went back to La Vi Rouco to pick up your change of clothes and several times I met Miss Estre, who asked me to say hello. Miss Estre still cares about you. Adn Rouco grunted, clearly unconvinced. Say hello? If she could have asked Santino Yepes to say hello, she would have gone to the hospital to see him herself! Santino Yepes remembered a business matter, but it was a matter that caused him even more headaches. Boss, Lucrecia Javier wants to see you, I told her you were busy, but she insists. For the past month, Lucrecia Javier had been going around the hospital with great diligence, but the woman was so noisy that even Santino Yepes was annoyed. Adn Rouco pursed his lips: Send him in. Lucrecia Javier, it was time to take care of her. When Santino Yepes made Lucrecia Javier enter, she ran towards Adn Rouco at his heels and grabbed his arm, Adn Rouco took it away with a cold face, his voice indifferent, You better have something important. Lucrecia Javier, not at all put off by his coldness, handed Adn Rouco the test sheet she was holding and said with a red face, feigning shyness, Adn, Im pregnant, you have to take responsibility for her! Adam Roucos dark eyes narrowed dangerously and he looked at the test sheet with cold eyes. Seeing that he was silent and that his face showed no emotion, only a terrible silence, Lucrecia Javier frowned and made a pout: You dont believe me? The doctor said I was a month pregnant, I guess, it must have been that day at the hotel The mans voice chilled to the bone as he spoke, Lucrecia Javier, are you taking my words as a joke? Lucrecia Javier was scared, but this was her only chance to turn her life around, if she missed this opportunity, she would not be able to court Adn Rouco again, so she boldly said, I want to give you a son, I dont want to take the pill, Adn, I dont want a name, I just want to give you this son Lucrecia Javier, do you really think I dont know what you have in mind? Adam I really just want to have this baby, I dont want anything Adn Rouco took the pen and, with a grand gesture of his hand, signed a check directly to him. One million dors, thats enough for you to go to the hospital to abort this baby!. Lucrecia Javiers face turned red and green with anger: Adn Rouco, am I worth a million dors to you?. Adn Rouco dropped the pen he was holding and sneered, Of course youre not worth a million to me, Id give you a hundred thousand more.This is from N?velDrama.Org. What do you think of me, Ive given you my first time. First time? Adam Roucos venomous gaze examined her from head to toe. Miss Lucrecia, how many men have you really told that it was your first time? I I Lucrecia Javier felt so humiliated by Adn Rouco that she could not speak at all, so she sat down on the floor and blurted out: Adn Rouco I tell you that I am not going to abort this baby! If you force me to do it, I will go to the press and denounce you! Your image as a good businessman will go down the drain. Lucrecia Javiers words sounded childish and ridiculous to Adn Roucos ears. The mans dark eyes were as unconcerned as if he were reading a joke, a cold, bloodthirsty aura shone under his eyes, and his voice began calmly, If you dont want to abort this child, remove its womb. Lucrecia Javiers face, with its delicate makeup, turned as white as paper. He knew Adn Rouco was a businessman, but he had no idea he was so cold-blooded and ruthless! Adam Rouco, this is your son! Adn Rouco did not bother to talk to her and ordered Santino Yepes: Take Miss Lucrecia to the hospital, if she has a baby in her womb, abort it, if not Adn Roucos voice gave a slight lurch, startling Lucrecia Javier into stiffening. If Adn Rouco found out that I had lied to him, would hee down on him? Miss Lucrecia, do you know what will happen if you lie to me?. Lucrecia Javier took a step back: You, what are you doing, Adn Rouco, I was with you, I was with you for at least one night! You cant be so mean to me. One night as husband and wife? Adn Roucos stomach turned when he heard those words. But in his mind shed a thought, and Adam Rouco suddenly stood up, bent his noble body, reached up and cupped Lucretia Javiers chin, his dark eyes looking at her coldly and darkly. If youve gone to so much trouble, shouldnt I make it up to you for once? Lucrecia Javiers eyes lit up with joy; had Adn Roucoe to his senses? When Lucrecia Javier left, Santino Yepes asked: Boss, if Lucrecia Javiers belly spreads around, Im afraid that it will reach Miss Estres ears. He wanted Lucretia Javier to spread the word around, preferably to the ears of the little woman! He would like to see how long Estre Berrocal would mess with him! Send someone to keep an eye on Lucretia Javier, and if she has a child in her womb, get rid of it secretly. But from the looks of that Lucretia Javier, it was mostly nonsense. Santino Yepes nodded, Okay, Ill send someone to keep a close eye on her, but boss, Miss Estres side Adam Roucos brow furrowed: I dont have to have it!. The words sounded more like a wager to Santino Yepes ears. After work, Santino Yepes dropped Adn Rouco off at his home, passing through the Azul region. Santino Yepes looked in the rearview mirror and saw Adn Rouco looking out the window, his face condensed, wondering what he was thinking. The Maybach was about to turn at the next intersection when Adn Rouco suddenly said, Go to La Vi Berrocal. The Maybach stopped under arge tree not far from La Vi Berrocal. Not far away, Estre Berrocal was crouched on the ground feeding a stray dog. The little stray dog was covered with white fur, but it was dirty. Santino Yepes exims: Boss, I didnt realize that Miss Estre was very affectionate. Adn Rouco grunted in disagreement. is she affectionate? Youre not going home to take care of Paulita, youre here taking care of stray dogs. Santino Yepes asked timidly, Boss, are we going there?. Adn Roucos eyes shone with a dark and inscrutable gaze. Why go there? He did not get out of the car to take a look until Estre Berrocal entered the vi and Adn Rouco casually ordered, Go and fetch the stray dog. Huh? Santino Yepes thought he had heard wrong, Adn Rouco had always had a cleanliness problem and he wanted a stray dog in the car? Are you deaf? Big Boss shouted, so Santino Yepes had to get out of the car and put the stray dog in the car. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 144: Dad has a blind date! Estre Berrocal left the chalet to get another meal, but the stray dog that had been eating at the door had disappeared. Strange, had he left with just enough to eat? Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked around, but could only see the faded shadow of a ck car, which she could not quite make out. Could he have been taken by a dog dealer? But that little stray dog was not a precious breed, not worth much. Anyway, Estre Berrocal poured the food into the small pot, fearing that the little stray woulde back and run out of food. Inside the ck Maybach. Santino Yepes looked wide-eyed in the rearview mirror at Adn Rouco in the back seat. The dirty little dog was lying on the pants of Adn Roucos suit, soiling it, and although Adn Rouco disliked it, he just frowned and did not throw the dog away. Boss, why do you suddenly like puppies?. In the past, when Paulita mored for a puppy, Adn Rouco was the first to disagree. On the one hand, he feared that the dog would bite Paulita, and on the other hand, Adn Rouco had a cleanliness problem and could not stand having a dog running around the house. Adn Rouco sunk his eyes and even raised his hand to pet the stray puppy, humming softly and denying, I just want to take it to Paulita.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Santino Yepes couldnt believe that the BOSS had just asked him to take the puppy on the sly, and that it was clearly on purpose. The BOSS couldnt be jealous with a dog, could he? So you stole this dog? Adn Rouco took the floor and asked, Did you just see if it was male or female?. Macho, I think, I didnt get a good look. Adam Roucos brow furrowed and his gaze deepened slightly. A male, and she was stroking him so hard? He had the affection and patience of a stray dog, and three sentences with him and he was cold-nosed and striking. Adam Rouco became increasingly upset and threw the stray puppy, sitting on hisp, to the side of the car seat. The shy little stray dog whimpered and looked at the cold Adam Rouco with dark doggy eyes, as if to impress him. Santino Yepes couldnt help butugh, Boss, this dog seems to have a good rtionship with you, he seems to like you, he didnt bark or bite since we took him in the car, hes pretty good. Adn Rouco snorted through his nose: Hey, is he being good? He turned his eyes towards the poor little dog and raised his hand to tease it, only for the dog to open its mouth and let out an ouch! Santino Yepes was surprised: Boss, he didnt bite you, did he?. One minute he says hes a good dog and the next hes misbehaving C on purpose? Adam Roucos dark eyes were cold and stern as he stared at the dog, had he not dodged quickly, his finger would have been bitten off by the dog. A nice guy? He thought he was just like Estre Berrocal. Lets go to the veterinary hospital to vinate this dog. Otherwise, if he bites Paulita, Adn Rouco will have to kill him. Santino Yepes smiled and nodded: Yes, lets bathe and vinate him, the boss will be happy to take him to Paulita. Adn Rouco returned to La Vi Rouco, where Paulita and Dante were watching cartoons together in the living room. As soon as Paulita saw Adn Rouco return, her little body jumped off the couch: Papa! Paulitas eyes widened when she saw Adn Rouco followed by a little dog wagging its tail. The dog! Paulita, excited, knelt down to hug the puppy that was on the ground, when Adn Rouco warned her: Be careful, dont let it bite you. Daddy, Im so cute, the dog wont bite me!. The puppy, held in Paulitas arms, was docile and not at all polite, almost like two dogspared to when he had just bitten Adam Rouco. It is strange. Paulitas little white hands caressed the puppy: Daddy, dont you see how well he behaves? Daddy, whats his name? Not yet. Paulita pondered with a frown, What do you want to call it, dog?. Adn Rouco stared at the dog and suddenly spoke: Lets call him Leoncito. Paulita asked confused: Daddy, its a dog, why is it called Little Lion? Its not a lion. Adn Rouco replied, He looks like a lion cub when he misbehaves. Paulita thought nothing of it and said to the dog, Okay then, youll be called Little Lion!. With that name, Adam Rouco was able to look at the male puppy, who was an eyesore, in a much nicer way. When Adn Rouco came up to the studio, Paulita approached him and asked, Papa, when is Estreing back? Adn Rouco looked at the little girl: Do you miss her?. Paulita nodded her head and whined, I havent seen Estre in ages!. If you want me toe back soon, Dad has an idea. Paulitas big eyes sparkled and her little ears perked up, Whats the solution?. Adn Rouco bent down and whispered something in the little girls ear. Paulita immediately nodded, Daddy, Im going to talk to Grandpa!. Adn Roucos thin lips curved. Little Leon,e with me to see Grandpa, you dont know him yet!. Paulita picked up the little lion, which was running around on the floor, and ran to Roberto Roucos studio. Paulita pushed open the studio door and saw her grandfather standing at his desk, practicing his brush strokes, and called out to him, Grandfather. Roberto Rouco looked at the door, put the writing in his hand and said with a friendly smile, Ah, theres your granddaughter. Roberto Rouco took off his sses and saw that Paulita was holding a little dog in her arms. Where did you get this dog, did your father give you permission to have a dog?. He was just given to me by daddy, grandpa, his name is Little Lion. The old manughed, A good dog, what do you call a little lion?. I dont know, Dad gave it to me. Grandpa, are you looking for a stepmom for me? The old man was perplexed, Isnt that Estre Berrocal gone? I dont think your father would have been able to make it work with her, your father cant be alone with you for the rest of your life, can he? Paulita, dont worry, Grandpa will find you a mother who is good for you, not bad for you. Paulita puffed out her little mouth, stroked the little lion and said, All right then, Grandpa, you must find me a good stepmother. Now that youve said yes, tomorrow Ill send your father on a blind date. Roberto Rouco took out a drop of photos and showed them to Paulita, Good granddaughter, you choose for your father. Paulita looked at them and pointed to one of the prettiest: Grandpa, this aunt is very pretty. Roberto Rouco took a look and saw that it was Rosa Galicia, the daughter of Grupo Galicia, who was qualified. Good, then Ill ask your father to go on a blind date with this aunt tomorrow. Well, Grandpa, then Ill take the little lion!. Roberto Rouco was surprised that the little girl, who had always resented being given a stepmother, had taken the initiative to ask him to find her a stepmother today. However, the old man thought to himself, Paulita is a child after all and probably needs a mothers love. When Paulita left the studio with the little lion in her arms, she ran back to Adn Roucos studio on the second floor. Dad, I talked to Grandpa and he said he wants you to go on a blind date tomorrow night!. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 145: Watching your blind date! The following afternoon, towards the end of the day, Estre Berrocals phone rang with caller ID, Adn Rouco. He was a little startled and did not answer immediately. It had been a month since they had spoken and Adn Rouco would not have contacted her for no reason. As soon as she picked up the phone, the man on the other end said, I have an important appointment after work today, so pick up Paulita and take her to La Vi Rouco. Adn Roucos voice, as always, was cold and clear, without a trace of emotion, as if he were a superior giving orders to his subordinates. Estre Berrocals heart dropped for no apparent reason and she said coldly: Yes, Im going to pick up Paulita. Before I could hang up the phone, Adn Rouco had already done so. Estre Berrocal looked at the ck screen and frowned. He should be too busy with Lucretia Javier and the baby in his belly to worry about her now, right? Estre Berrocal didnt bother to think about it anymore, gathered her things and went to pick up Paulita at work. As soon as she saw Estre Berrocal, she pounced on her, hugging her with both arms: Estarita, I have missed you so much! Estre Berrocal looked down and kissed the little girl on the forehead, Mom. Ive missed you a lot too. The word mom was about toe out. It would be better not to tell her, so that Paulita could not leave her. Estre Berrocal smiled slightly and took the little girls hand. Today your father is out for dinner, so he asked me to pick you up, so we wont be back to La Vi Rouco for a while, okay?. Yes, I want to y with Estre for a while before we go home!. Then well have dinner out before we go home, okay? Yes! Estre Berrocal grinned and asked, Kentucky Fried Chicken? The little girl pouted and said, I want mashed potatoes and fries and chicken nuggets and coke!. The Vi Rouco is a famous, rich and powerful family, and naturally they dont take a dim view of these fast foods, and naturally they dont feed Paulita these so-called fast foods. But Estre Berrocal thought it would be nice to eat once in a while, especially when she took Paulita to Kentucky Fried Chicken, which she remembered from her childhood when Mukwang Kheng took her to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Upon arriving at Kentucky Fried Chicken, Estre Berrocal ordered many of Paulitas favorites and while eating her fries, Estre Berrocal pulled out her cell phone and took several videos and photos of Paulita, fearing she would not see her again for a long time. Paulita asked with a frown, Estre, what are you doing? Im recording you so I can see you whenever I miss you. At the mention of this, Paulita again separated her small shoulders and sighed, Estre, why cant you stay with my daddy? My father has gone and found me a stepmother, what am I going to do if he mistreats me? The little boy had his chin resting on his two little hands, looking very distressed. Estre Berrocal was slightly astonished: Your father is already looking for a stepmother for you?. Paulita nodded andined, Daddy cant pick me up tonight at daycare because hes going on a blind date with a hot chick!. Estre Berrocals face darkened. He had said on the phone that he had an important engagement after work, and that important engagement was a blind date with another woman? He didnt even care about his own daughter for a blind date? Besides, doesnt he already have a Lucrecia Javier? And Lucrecia Javier is already pregnant by him, and he still goes on a blind date with another woman?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Men are real womanizers! Thank goodness she had already broken up with him! Paulita bitterly sucked bitterly on her coke and said, Estre, Im afraid my pretty aunt will treat me badly, shall we watch together? Huh? Estre Berrocal was stunned, But we dont know the address of your blind date either. I know, I heard Grandpa say it yesterday, at the Repulsa Bay Restaurant!. Estre Berrocal hesitated: But its not good for us to go like this, right?. After all, she had already broken up with Adn Rouco, and if she took Paulita there, if Adn Rouco found out, it would surely make Adn Rouco think that she was there to cause trouble on purpose. Lets sneak in, hide and listen, Estre, do you want to see how my stepmother mistreats me?. Estre Berrocal could not stand to see Paulitas miserable face, but it was good for her to see Paulitas future stepmother, otherwise she would not befortable with Paulita living under the same roof with an evil stepmother. Now that Estre Berrocal has met many of them, she is even more afraid that Paulita will meet one too. If Paulita met a stepmother like Doria Guillen, she would be in trouble. When they arrive at the Repulse Bay Restaurant, Estre Berrocal grabs Paulita and asks at the reception desk, Which table is Mr. Adn Rouco at?. The receptionist looked at Estre Berrocal and said formically, Our guests are very distinguished and we cannot reveal their whereabouts. Paulita twisted her butt and said, Iming to see my father, Adn Rouco is my father, and if you dont tell me, Ill have my father fire youter! Estre Berrocal: This guy, he had more cockiness than she did! As soon as the receptionist heard that, he immediatelypensated with a smile and said: Little Chic, tell me before youe to see your father, Im sure Ill take you there, Mr. Adam is at table 32, Ill take you there. Estre Berrocal feared being discovered and said: No, well go ourselves, Paulita, lets go. Estre Berrocal took Paulita with her and was able to sit at table 31, table 32, which was behind them, and since the sofa was high, Estre Berrocal and Paulita hid behind it and listened to their conversation with open ears. At table 32, Adn Rouco and Rosa Galicia were seated across from each other. Rosa Galicia meets Adn Rouco and shyly tells him: I have always admired Mr. Adn, and seeing him today, he is really handsome. The womans voice gave Estre Berrocal goose bumps. Whats the point of being so whiny when speaking? After a brief chat, Adn Rouco said, Miss Rosa, I have a three-year-old daughter, would Miss Rosa be willing to take care of her? Paulita, who was eavesdropping, got very excited and said, Estre, daddy wants you to be my stepmother . Well Estre Berrocal covered the little girls mouth and lowered her voice: Shh, lower your voice. Damn Adn Rouco, its only the first time we see each other and after only a few words with her, he makes her Paulitas stepmother? Estre Berrocal wanted to see what this Miss Rosa looked like, how beautiful she was, how she could take Adn Rouco on their first meeting! When she had seduced Adn Rouco at the party, Adn Rouco had not taken the bait and humiliated her! Estre Berrocal raised her head, took a cautious nce and met Adn Roucos gaze! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 146: Going Home with Him Estre Berrocal dared not utter a word and hastily withdrew her head, leaning back on the sofa like a shrunken turtle. But her fears were apparently superfluous, because Adn Rouco, who had seen her, did not stop talking to Rosa Galicia, treating her as if she were a transparent person. This depressed Estre Berrocals heart even more. Paulita pursed her pink lips and blinked at Estre Berrocal: Estre, has daddy seen us?. Estre Berrocal did not answer, so Paulita climbed onto the sofa, knelt on her two little knees and stretched out her little neck to see what was going on at table 32. Suddenly, Paulita took the floor and called to Adn Rouco: Papa! highlighting Rosa Galicia! Rosa Galicia looked back and saw a baby face looking at her with curiosity. Rosa Galicia was struck by the fact that that girl could not be the three-year-old daughter of Adn Rouco, could she? Mr. Adam, is she? introduced Adn Rouco with a smile: She is my daughter, Paulita. Paulita ran from this side of the sofa, towards Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal tried to stop her, but she was too afraid to show her face at that moment, so she let Paulita run to her. Dad, is this the aunt you found for my stepmom?. Rosa Galicias face was a colorful mixture of blue and white, and she was embarrassed to be called stepmother in public. Adn Rouco frowned and sulked deliberately, Paulita, dont be naughty. Paulita, without fear, took Adn Roucos hand and said, Dad, Estre is here too, Estre says she doesnt want you to find me a stepmother, she wants to be my mother. Estre Berrocal, sitting behind the sofa, opened her eyes wide, when had she ever said such a thing? Estre Berrocal unconsciously stood up immediately: I didnt say that! Rosa Galicia was once again surprised, yet again! How many people had been listening to her blind date with Adn Rouco? Rosa Galicia looked at Estre Berrocal with hostility in her eyes: Mr. Adn, who is this young woman? She is not the real mother of your daughter, is she?. Adn Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal with dark, calm eyes and said, Of course not. Estre Berrocal stood frozen in ce, her watery eyes staring at him, her expression as indifferent, as if he were the most ordinary of friends. Seeing Rosa Galicias skeptical face, Adn Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal again with a slight smile and asked in the most indifferent tone: Miss Estre, tell Miss Rosa what our rtionship is. He looked at her lightly, called her Miss Star lightly, it was very clear. Estre Berrocals delicate fingertips pinched in the palm of her hand, her heart felt as if it were being crushed by arge hand, but she showed a smile on her face, Se?orita Rosa, I am only a friend of Sister Paulita, excuse the intrusion. With those words, Estre Berrocal picked up her bag and left the Repulse Bay Restaurant. Paulita said in anguish, Daddy, Estre is mad at you!. Heck, Dad lied and said that if he took Estre to the Repulse Bay Restaurant today, he would make sure Estre went home with them! Adn Rouco lifted Paulita and said coldly and politely to Rosa Galicia: Se?orita Rosa, excuse me. As they left the Repulse Bay Restaurant, Adn Rouco took Paulita straight to the car, Stay well in the car. Dad, you have to catch up with Estre! Adn Rouco closed the car door and caught up with Estre Berrocal at a brisk pace. Why are you running? Let go of me! Arent you afraid that Miss Rosa will misunderstand our rtionship? What did he want? He had made a point of denying their rtionship at the restaurant, and now he wasing after them? Adn Rouco growled, grabbed her wrist and pulled her into his arms, My rtionship with you, wrong or not, is a fact. What the hell do you mean? Estre Berrocal struggled, frowning. Adam Rouco stared into her watery, anger-cleared eyes and asked, word for word, If I hadnt asked Paulita to lure you to the Repulsa Bay Restaurant to see me today, how much time would you have spared me? Estre Berrocals watery eyes were shaking hard. What was he saying, that he had deliberately arranged a blind date with Rosa Galicia so that Paulita would tell him and then lure her here to see him? But Estre Berrocal didnt want to believe him anymore and scoffed: As Mr. Adam said, we are no longer rted, and if we are not, why would Ie to see you?. So tell me, why did youe to see me today at the Repulsa Bay Restaurant?. Estre Berrocal was stunned, this man was clearly setting her up! I didnt! It was Paulita who said she wanted toe and meet her future stepmother and I Before he could finish the sentence, Adam Rouco asked him in turn, Arent you envious that youre in such a hurry Repulsa Bay Restaurant to find me, arent you afraid that Im really dating another woman? The mans tone was so aggressive that she choked in her throat and just stared at him stunned, unable to say a word. Estre Berrocal bit her lip, broke her grip, averted her gaze and said coldly, I dont care who youre seeing! Im not jealous because we broke up a long time ago! Im just afraid that the stepmother you found for Paulita is bad for Paulita. The man just looked at her with his dark eyes locked in a clear stare, a stare that said . shit, get on with the shit. Estre Berrocals heart felt faint for no reason, Since you have already received Paulita, Im leaving now!. As soon as she turned around, Adn Rouco tugged at her again, Who gave you permission to go? We have broken up, Adn Rouco! I promised? Whammy! Estre Berrocal was put in the car by Adn Rouco. The ck Maybach drove slowly down the road. Estre Berrocal recalled that her arm had only been out of the splint for a short time, was it really okay to drive now? Unable to help himself, he frowned and asked, Is your arm ready?. Worried about me? Adn Rouco looked at her through the rearview mirror with a deep look and a slight smile between his eyebrows. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips: Im afraid of being in danger sitting in your car with Paulita. Paulita looked at Estre Berrocal with wide eyes and pleaded, Estre, why dont youe home with me and Papa tonight, its been a long time since youve read Paulita a bedtime story, Estre, will you read it to me tonight? Estre Berrocal had never known how to say no to Paulita, something that Adn Rouco knew very well. In the end, Estre Berrocal would have a ce in his heart and would follow them home, father and daughter. Vi La Vi Rouco. At the dinner, Roberto Rouco, seated at the head table, did not avoid some of the topics in the presence of Estre Berrocal. Adam, how did you feel today on your blind date with Grupo Galicias daughter?. Estre Berrocals fingers, gripping her chopsticks, trembled slightly. Adn Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal, whose face was downcast, and said, with a deeper sense, That was good. The old man was a little surprised, You say this, but since its good, lets go along with it. Estre Berrocal put down her chopsticks and said: Take your time, Im ready to eat. Ill go see Paulita first.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 147: Showing the dignity of a proper lady Estre Berrocal had just gotten up from the table when Roberto Rouco set down the dishes and asked, What, are you going to let her stay home today? These days, Estre Berrocal never eats at La Vi Rouco, although she visits Paulita regrly. Adn Rouco said nonchntly: She is Paulitas real mother, whats wrong with her staying at La Vi Rouco? Roberto Rouco frowns: Adn Rouco, you broke up with her, didnt you? And now you live with the daughter of Grupo Galicia, and you have an affair with Estre Berrocal, what is this? Adn Rouco, eating slowly and calmly, began, Dad, I said Grupo Galicia was nice, but I didnt say I wanted to spend time with her. You! Is this guy totally fooling himself? Olivia Montes said in a low voice: Adn, do you have to make daddy angry about Estre Berrocal?. Adn Rouco put down the cutlery: Dad, sister-inw, Im full, enjoy the meal. Estre Berrocal was barricaded in the bathroom by Adn Rouco. The man stared at her from above, I thought you were going to see Paulita, why are you hiding here alone?. Estre Berrocal, with teary eyes, said biting her lip, Get out of the way, Im going out. Adam Rouco wasnt going to let her go so easily, he grabbed her wrist and pinned her against the cold wall, his gaze locked on her in a narrowed stare, You havent answered my question. Do I have to introduce myself to you when Ie in to use the bathroom, Adam Rouco, who the hell are you to butt into my life all the time?. Because I am the father of your child. Estre Berrocal said ridiculously: We are nothing more than that, Adn Rouco, lets leave it here. Up to here? He had moved forward and she told him to stop?This is from N?velDrama.Org. Adam Rouco moved closer to her, his breath hot on her small face. You care so much, why dont you admit it?. That deep look, as if she wanted to see through it, was so deep that she had nowhere to hide. Estre Berrocal freaked out for no reason, I admit what?. Admit that you dont want him to be with another woman, that you dont want him to find a stepmother for Paulita. Estre Berrocal just felt amused by the teasing and confronted him with her little face, Okay, I admit I dont want you to be with other women and I admit I dont want you to find a stepmother for Paulita, Adam Rouco, will you stop being with other women and finding a stepmother for Paulita if I admit it? Of course. Before Estre Berrocals words had even fallen, Adn Roucos thin lips had already spat out those two firm words. Estre Berrocal froze, and before she could react, her chin was lifted by the mans long fingers and Adn Rouco suddenly lowered his head and kissed her. Estre Berrocal was stunned for a few seconds as her waist was lifted by the mansrge hands and squeezed tighter in his arms, narrowing the distance between them. Such an ambiguous mockery, such a tender kiss, Estre Berrocal was doomed not to be moved again. Outside the bathroom, Olivia Montes saw the two blurry shadows intertwined and clenched her fists. Olivia Montes rolled a small ball to the bathroom door and the lion cub was drawn through the In the bathroom, just as the man had Estre Berrocal against the wall, trying to do what he wanted, the bathroom door was suddenly touched by the lion cub. Estre Berrocal was suddenly startled, her senses sobered and she violently pushed Adn Rouco, who was on top of her. There is someone But he looked down and saw a white puppy with a small ball in its mouth, wagging its tail. How did this puppy look so much like the stray puppy I had picked up two days ago? No, this was the stray dog! This dog of is obviously wandering around La Vi Berrocal, how, how did it end up in your house?. Adn Rouco looked coldly at the little lion: Get out quickly? Estre Berrocal frowned and reached over to take the dog in her arms, Why are you being mean to him? He doesnt understand. Estre Berrocal gave the lion a particrly gentle touch, but Adn Roucos face sank a little and he came at her with such force that the lion jumped away from Estre Berrocals hand. Why did you run away? Adn Rouco grabbed Estre Berrocal by the wrist and pulled her into his arms as the man closed the bathroom door and pinned her against the wall, saying coldly, Ive been injured and in the hospital for a month and you havent seen me once in there, so stuck to a stray dog, eh? Is that aparison you make to a dog? Why would Ie to see you? In what capacity am I visiting you? You have Lucrecia Javier on your left and Rosa Galicia on your right, what am I, Adn Rouco, who are you to question me like this? Will you see me if I dont have a blind date with Rosa Galicia?. Estre Berrocal froze, swallowed saliva and looked at him with reddened eyes, And what about Lucrecia Javier, who already has your child! For thest month she had been holding back her emotions from exploding, working desperately, telling herself she couldnt think about him, but the moment they met today, it all went down the drain. She was still waiting for an exnation from him. A shiver crossed the mans eyes: Lucrecia Javier set me up that night and I will not let her take my son. Estre Berrocal is not sure, but unconsciously she wants to believe him, she keeps silent and Adn Rouco frowns: You dont believe me? Seeing her cold and annoyed face, he turns around to leave when Estre Berrocal suddenly grabs his waist from behind. Adn Rouco looked down and saw the small, white hands wrapped tightly around his waist. Estre Berrocal pressed her face against his back, her eyes moist, and choked back a sob: Who says I didnt visit you in the hospital, I did, and you were so close to Olivia Montes, how could I go in there and bother What did you say? Adn Rouco pulled his small hand away and turned to stare at her with burning eyes. Estre Berrocals tears rolled down her face as she looked at him. Adn Rouco, you are surrounded by so many women, what exactly do I have to do to get rid of them? Adn Rouco stared at her for a long moment, his thin lips finally curving up. The tip of her nose flushed and she mumbled, What are youughing at?. The man lowered his gaze, marked her with a kiss on the forehead and spoke in a low, maic voice: Star, behave as if you were a wife. Estre Berrocal blushed: I I am not a wife! I didnt want to be a wife either, wives are not usually as favored as lovers! Adn Rouco looked at her, raised his hand to gently wipe the tears from her small face and opened his muffled voice: It was my fault for leaving you alone at the RegistroCivil that day, but youve been stubborn with me for a month and youre still angry He asked timidly, But can you tell me why you left me at the RegistroCivil that day, not because of Lucrecia Javier, but because of whom? Star, I already told you it was a set-up by Jonathan Tasis. Looking at Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocal knew he was not going to say anything. But were they like this, were they really considered to be reconciled? But it was true that he was with Lucrecia Javier, it was especially true that Lucrecia Javier was pregnant, and the only person he was not going to say anything about was Analena, wasnt it? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 148: Fierce men, can they not be gentle? At nine oclock at night, after Estre Berrocal had bathed Paulita and settled the little girl, she left the childrens room. As soon as he did so, he bumped into Adn Rouco. Evidently, he was waiting for her at the door, but Estre Berrocal did not want to give him a bad face and said with a movement of her lips: I have bathed Paulita, itste and Im going home. With that, she turned to leave and was gently held by Adam Roucos wrist. The mans handsome face was downcast and his dark eyes were deep as he looked at her, Now that youve taken care of Paulita, its time for you to take care of me too. What do you need to take care of? He was thirty-two years old, what care did he need, couldnt he take care of himself? Estre Berrocal met his deep, dark gaze and prepared to flee when the man gathered her slender waist with his left arm and pulled her into an embrace. Hey put me down. Fearing that the others in the vi would hear her and that she would fall if Adn Rouco held her with one arm, she unconsciously clutched her neck with both hands and lowered her voice in a struggle. Put me down now. When the man did not budge, she moved a couple more times. Adn Rouco frowned and spoke in a deep voice: Dont move, I cant hold you with both hands if my right hand is injured, and if you move again I wont be able to hold you. Her face flushed and the hand she had sped around her waist tightened slightly. Did he seem to resent her? I didnt ask you to take me. Adn Rouco took her to his room, where Estre Berrocal was ced on the bed. As soon as she was put to bed, Estre Berrocal got up and said: Why are you taking me to your room? I didnt say I was going to spend the night here. And youre still in a bad mood with me?. Estre Berrocal stood to one side, her face downcast with mortification, absently fiddling with her fingers and muttering, The old man asked you how Grupo Galicias daughter was and you told him she was fine, didnt you? If shes fine, why are you bothering me with that?. The tone of herint sounded very resentful, and Adn Rouco ducked his head closer to her and curved his thin lips, The girl from Grupo Galicia is fine, at least shes not as sour as you. Who did he call sour? Im leaving, the old man doesnt treat me well anyway. Reaching the bedroom door, Adn Rouco took a big step and pinned her against the panel. Estre Berrocal was startled and looked at him with a nk stare, What do you want?. Adn Rouco looked into her watery eyes, his dark eyes, it had been a long time since they had done that, what did she think he wanted? Staying here tonight. Almost unconsciously, she blurted out, I dont want to. Adn Roucos face sank and Estre Berrocal thought he was upset, but the man whispered in her ear, But I want you so badly. At his words, Estre Berrocals eyes blushed slightly. She took a deep breath, bit her lip and red at him, her small hands gripped his shirt as she asked earnestly, Do you miss me or do you just want to make love. With me, to me? It was the first time he dared to ask this question. She couldnt feel how much she really liked Adn Rouco as a person; most of the time, it was as if all Adn Rouco needed from her and was interested in her was just a few moments of interest in her body, but it was the kind of thing he could do with other women as well. Before, she had been afraid to ask, but now she wanted to know how Adn Rouco felt about her. After asking, she saw that Adn Rouco was looking at her with pursed lips, but he didnt say anything for a long time, so she lowered her face in despair and regretted having asked. There were some things that, if you didnt ask, everyone would still feign confusion, but if you asked too many questions, a man as astute as Adn Rouco would probably find it boring. Me, Id better go back to La Vi Berrocal As soon as she turned around, she was pressed hard by the man behind her and her whole body slumped against the door panel with her back to him. The small side of his face was pressed against the door, and only out of the corner of her eye could she see his hard stare and cold frown. Adn Rouco, you are hurting me. She frowned and grumbled a little at his tone. But Adn Rouco did not let go of her for a moment, his two long hands sped her small hands against the door panel, his strong, erect body pressed against hers. Adn Rouco lowered his head to her ear and spoke to her earnestly, word for word: Estre Berrocal, do I look so much like a stallion to you?. So you really love me? But the man holding her had merely undressed her and unbuckled his own belt. Adn Rouco, you havent answered me The mans hot kisses hadnded on the nape of her pale, delicate neck and on her snowy back. The man was so engrossed in his business that he uttered only a low, perfunctory mmm. Estre Berrocal didnt know if it was the aggressiveness or the fact that she felt ufortable with his aggressive moves, but the idea that he and Lucrecia Javier had been so intimate not too long ago brought tears to her eyes. He found he couldnt get over it. No you dont touch me Adam Rouco dont touch me The man behind her, his dark eyes cooled as he listened to her resistant words. Dont touch me? The more she did not allow it, the more he had to touch her. Adn Rouco pinned her against the door panel and stabbed her hard. Estre Berrocal gasped in pain, tears streaming down her face. The most secret ce, opened by him. In his ears, Lucrecia Javiers boastful voice sounded It was that day at the hotel when Adam teased me and lusted after me over and over again, he would break my back and put me inside Estre Berrocals hands clenched, her fingertips digging hard into her palms, and the only words that came out of her mouth were formless: Get out dirty He really couldnt ept it, but the more he couldnt ept it, the more he had to force her to face it. Adn Rouco lifted her up and threw himself on the bed with her in his arms, and before Estre Berrocal could bend down, he pressed again. Listen, Im not going to let you avoid me because of Lucretia Javier, and if you dare avoid me again, youll be the one who suffers. The mans tone was fierce and his demand even more so. Estre Berrocal clutched at the sheets with both hands and was forced to lift her face in the face of his fierce possession. Estre Berrocal was knocked unconscious by Adn Rouco and when she awoke, Adn Rouco had bathed her and was lying in bed with her in his arms. His eyes were red from crying and his back was turned to Adn Rouco, with mixed feelings. How was it possible that Adn Rouco had slept with her again, when she had already broken up with him and had set a limit, and now, this entangled rtionship existed again? Who was she to him? Tears, streaming from the corners of his eyes, slid down Adn Roucos arm. The man felt the warmth and pulled his body away to look at it. Adn Rouco raised his hand and wiped her tears with his fingertips: Are you in pain? It hurt, how could it not hurt. He had just been so fierce, couldnt he feel it himself?Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Seeing her look of sorrow, Adn Rouco was not at all sorry, if he had let her go, it would have been the end between them, Im afraid. Estre, listen, I may have done it with Lucrecia Javier that day, and I may have lied about it, but Im not going to let you avoid me for even half a second. But I find it hard inside If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 149: A man with too much sex drive is very scary Adn Rouco raised hisrge hand and wrapped it around the back of her head, weing her into his arms. Estre Berrocals little face, wet with tears, was pressed against his chest, her two little arms clinging to his neck, sobbing like an aggrieved child. Although he knew that Lucrecia Javier had set up Adn Rouco, the fact that Adn Rouco and Lucrecia Javier had been intimate with each other was something he could not get over. Adn Rouco kissed her on the temples of her ears and said reassuringly: Come on, dont cry, why do you keep crying like Paulita? She looked at him with teary eyes and said: Adn Rouco, how many more women have you had, tell me all of them, to be prepared, if it wont be Lucrecia Javier this time and Rosa Galicia the next . No, just this ident. An ident? Estre Berrocal frowned at his insatiable humor. You mean he was driving so well before that there was no ident? Adn Rouco frowned slightly and ran his hand through his hair. You are deliberately misinterpreting what I said. Estre Berrocal stared at him and, after a long moment, Estre Berrocal stroked his neck, moqued and brushed her delicate fingers across his thin lips. You didnt just kiss me . So fierce, so mean, he hadnt even given a kiss. Adn Rouco looked at her amused, Dont you think Im dirty? Wont you let me touch? Who said dont let yourself be kissed?. Estre Berrocal, aware that she had spoken out of turn, blushed, threw her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips. Adam Roucos blood ran hot again with the kiss, and he rolled over and pinned her down again. Estre Berrocal was stunned: Again? I cant I dont have the strength You owe me this whole month, Ill keep track of the bill. What kind of person keeps track of things like that!!!!! How did he not realize before that Adn Rouco was a rogue! The next morning, Estre Berrocal woke up to find Adn Rouco still asleep. She leaned on his arms and looked at him silently for a moment. Unconsciously, she lifted a finger and ran it across her delicate and beautiful forehead, ran it across the bridge of her nose and finally rested on her thin lips. Estre Berrocal raised an arm and leaned in to kiss him softly, thinking he was asleep and trying to steal a kiss, but as soon as their lips parted, the mans hand grabbed the back of her neck, deepening the kiss. Damn, this man was pretending to be asleep! Im Im going to get up. Estre Berrocal was about to get up when she realized that she was naked under the sheets and that Adn Rouco was still looking at her, so how could she get up and get dressed? Why dont you get up?. The mans dark eyes looked at her yfully. Estre Berrocals ears flushed, but she had to get up. She turned her back to him and carefully got out of bed, picking up the clothes from the floor to cover herself. The man looking at her had a burning gaze. The womans slender snowy white back, her pretty butterfly valley, her intact waist, dangled before his eyes, tickling his big morning brain with a vague dizziness. Only, with a wave of his hand, he took her by the waist and led her back to the bed. What are you doing? Im getting up. Adn Rouco had her pinned down and was about to do something when the bedroom door burst open with a small hand. Dad! Why arent you up! Imte for school! Adn Rouco tucked Estre Berrocal right under the sheets, covering her tightly. From her appearance, Paulita could not notice anything different. Understood, go have breakfast, Ill be up in a minute. Paulita pouted and let out a mournful Oh. Why did Dad have a stinky face in the morning? But I was used to it. Hurry up, Dad. Paulita left the bedroom and was about to close the door when Estre Berrocal was about to slip out from between the sheets when Paulita came back in, scaring Estre Berrocal back in.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Paulita stood at the door, pulling on the doorknob and frowning a little, Daddy, did Estre leavest night after telling me her story? Can we go back to her today? Adn Roucos face was somber: Understood. Oh, Im going down for breakfast then, hurry up daddy oh. When Paulita had left, Estre Berrocal came out from under the sheets and asked clutching them, How am I going to get downter? Paulita thought he was gone. All you have to do is go downstairs. Adn Rouco lifted the sheets and stood up as if no one could see him, and Estre Berrocal unconsciously covered her eyes with her hands at the sight of the tempting abs. Youve been touching them all night and youre still afraid to look at them?. Adn Roucoughed softly and got dressed. Estre Berrocal withdrew her fingers one by one: If I go down like this, what am I going to say when Paulita asks?. Adn Rouco did not answer. Finally, Estre Berrocal had no choice but to follow Adn Rouco downstairs. Paulita was eating her toast when she saw Estre Berrocale down the stairs and drop the toast she was holding on the table, her two big eyes wide open. Star, didnt you leave yesterday?. Estre Berrocals face got hot and she just nodded: Well, no. Paulita got up from the childs chair and approached Estre Berrocal and took her hand toward the table, asking in a concerned tone, Then why didnt you sleep with mest night? Where did you sleep yesterday? Did you sleepfortably? I I sleptst night. Adn Rouco spoke with reckless frankness: Your Star slept with mest night and slept veryfortably. Estre Berrocal wanted to bury herself in the ground. But the mans tone was light and his face serious, but she remembered what he had done to herst night and blushed even more for no reason. Pe Prats had said that the more abstinent a man appeared to be, the more violent he was in bed. This is true in the case of Adn Rouco. Paulita, still three years old and well protected by Roberto Rouco and Adn Rouco, is innocent and curious and asks: But I went to daddys room and I havent seen Estre. Adn Rouco limited himself to replying: Have breakfast, why are you asking so many questions so early in the morning. Paulita grunted as she picked up the spoon and stopped asking questions, eating her bread from the bowl. Estre Berrocal frowned, Why are you so mean to Paulita. Paulita didnt think anything of it: Im used to Dad being mean to me. Estre Berrocal smiled slightly, stroked Paulitas head and peeled an egg for Paulita, Eat an egg. Star, I dont want to eat the yolk. Then you eat the white and Ill eat the yolk. Adn Rouco grimaced: No need to be fussy. Finally, Paulita ate the yolk before the severe gaze of Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal couldnt stand it: Why are you giving Paulita so much crap? Who told you toe to my room so early?. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched. Was he giving Paulita a hard time because he had ruined her morning? A man with a strong sexual appetite was a terrible thing. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 150: A breakup among best friends After Adn Rouco dropped Paulita off at daycare, he and Estre Berrocal were the only ones left in the car. She pursed her lips and couldnt resist speaking up and remembering, That Im going to work at Yahua Film and Television Company, you can drop me off at Yahua Film and Television Company on the way. Adam Rouco and she had just made peace and had not had time to mention it, and now that she did, she unconsciously looked at the side of the mans face, which was indeed grim and unpleasant. I, I know you dont like the idea of me working in Yahua Film and Television Company, but Yahua Film and Television Company is the bestpany for me in Ciudad del Norte right now, and I really like drawing and designing, Adan Rouco, even if you dont support me to work in Yahua Film and Television Company, I will go anyway, but. I would like you to support me. At these words, Estre Berrocal looked at him warily, fearing that he might suddenly lose his temper, but Adn Rouco, despite his cold, handsome face, showed no sign of attack. Estre Berrocal simply took her attitude as one of non-opposition and non-support. The ck Spyker stopped in front of the Yahua Film and Television Company, Estre Berrocal picked up her purse and, seeing that he remained silent, had to say in a low voice: Im leaving then, drive carefully. She was turning to open the door when the man suddenly grabbed her left wrist and pulled her back. Estre Berrocal looked back at him, Whats wrong?. Its fine for you to work at Yahua Film and Television Company, but you are not allowed to have any personal interaction with Jonathan Tasis other than work.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. The mans face was sullen and his voice cold and clear, but it was undoubtedly the greatest concession Adn Rouco had ever made. Estre Berrocal curved her lips and turned to hug his neck, saying softly, I wont have any personal dealings with Jonathan Tasis, and since hes Pes boyfriend, I wont get too close to him. Dont worry, I only work at Yahua Film and Television Company. Adn Rouco frowned slightly and grunted slightly in agreement. Shall I go then? The man took her hand with no intention of letting go, his dark eyes just staring deeply into her small face. Is that all? Estre Berrocal froze for a moment before responding, and with red-hot ears, she brought her lips close and deposited a sloppy kiss on his thin lips. Adn Rouco blurted it out and said, And dont believe anything Jonathan Tasis says, hes a very deep man. Yes, I know. Estre Berrocal got out of the car and returned to greet Adn Rouco inside before turning around and heading to the office. Along the way, she humorously touched the diamond ring she wore on her ring finger, and the corners of her lips curved warmly. Yahua Film and Television Company building, Presidents office. Jonathan Tasis was about to go to a meeting when a sudden noise was heard outside his office. Miss Pe, President Jonathan is going to have a meeting now and cannote in. Outside, the loud voice of Pe Prats could be heard: Stand back, I have to see Jonathan Tasis now, he has been avoiding me for a whole month! Tulio Moralez could not stop him and Pe Prats burst into the office. As soon as the office door opened, Jonathan Tasis looked up and Pe Prats, upon seeing him, frowned and asked, Why dont you see me? Was she that scared? Jonathan Tasis put down the pen in his hand, sat back in his swivel chair and said coolly, Pe Prats, I think I made it very clear to you that Im not interested in you and that we broke up a month ago. Pe Prats was furious: I didnt say I was going to break up! Right now youre still my boyfriend. Tulio Moralez, who was standing to the side, said awkwardly, President Jonathan Im sorry, Miss Pe had toe in and I, I couldnt stop her Jonathan Tasis took one look at Tulio Moralez and ordered him in a cold voice: Go ahead, leave. Yes, President Jonathan. After Tulio Moralez left the office, Pe Prats became even more reckless, Jonathan Tasis, if youre not interested in me, why did you agree to date me in the first ce and give me a chance to like you? At first, she was just in love with Jonathan Tasis, it was Jonathan Tasis non-rejection that made her fall deeper and deeper, and now that she had made a genuine move, was Jonathan Tasis telling her that he wasnt interested in her at all? Pe Prats is the daughter of the Prats Group, who grew up with her brother Ricardo Prats in her arms, and has been spoiled by him since she was a child. Pe Prats, you and I are adults, arent you ashamed toe after Yahua Film and Television Company like this?. Pe Prats eyes reddened and she bit her lip in shame: Shame on me! I only like you, is that a shame?. But I dont like you, I saved your life at the bar as a gesture, then you said you liked me and wanted to be my girlfriend, it was all spontaneous, think about it, did I ever say I liked you? And when did I ever admit that you were my girlfriend?. Pe Prats tears, slid down her face as she choked out, But you watch movies with me, you have dinner with me, we do all the things couples do with each other! Jonathan Tasis let out an amusedugh, Watching a movie, having dinner, these are things even mutual friends can do, and the only reason I dont refuse your requests is because you are the daughter of the Prats Group. Pe Prats bit her lip and stared at him. It was so fair that she couldnt say anything to counter it. Jonathan Tasis was right, he hadnt done anything to her that went beyond being just friends, not even a hug, it was all in her head! He sped his hands and said slowly, word for word: You like Estre Berrocal, dont you?. He had approached her with the intention of Estre Berrocal. His tone was rhetorical, but firm. Estre Berrocal, who was about to enter the office with her papers in hand, paused for a couple of seconds before quickly making her way through. Pe, its not what you think, I have no personal rtionship with President Jonathan. Pe Prats turned to her and sneered, If you have no personal rtionship with Jonathan Tasis, why did you go straight to Yahua Film and Television Company without my knowledge? Estre, I have been your friend for many years, I consider you my best friend and will defend you unconditionally whenever you are in trouble, but you, why do you want to mess with the man I like? Pearl, I came to Yahua Film and Television Company purely because Yahua Film and Television Company suits me and I Pe Prats, angry, did not listen to Estre Berrocals exnations and interrupted her directly, saying in a cold voice: Estre Berrocal, as of today, we are no longer friends! Pe Prats stepped forward to leave the room and Estre Berrocal followed her, trying to pull her, but Pe Prats pushed her arm away. After Pe Prats left the office, Estre Berrocal frowned and said, President Jonathan, why didnt you exin this to Pe? What was I going to exin to her? I made it clear to her a month ago that she was the one who didnt understand. But you were the one who gave Pe hope in the first ce. Jonathan Tasis got up and prepared his papers for the meeting, and this fuss over Pe Prats didnt bother him in the least, leaning over to Estre Berrocal as he approached her. I thought you were rushing because you were interested in the answer to that question. Estre Berrocals brow furrowed even more. The answer? He abruptly remembered that Pe Prats had asked him . You like Estre Berrocal, dont you? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 151: Moving to live as a family of three Estre Berrocal took a big step back to keep a safe distance from Jonathan Tasis, President Jonathan, dont be ridiculous, I dont just have a boyfriend, I have a son. Jonathan Tasis didnt care,ughed cynically and said, Boyfriends break up too, and as for the baby, its just a surrogate, not the product of your love for Adam Rouco. You! Jonathan Tasis provocative words caused Estre Berrocal to re at him. Besides, even if you were married to Adn Rouco, so what? Nowadays, those who are married still get divorced, and who can guarantee that who is who for the rest of your life? Estre Berrocal dropped the papers in her hand on her desk, President Jonathan, please review the drawing, I have work to do, so I will leave you. Ignoring Jonathan Tasis words, Estre Berrocal left the office. But after he left the office, the words Jonathan Tasis had spoken echoed in his ears like a magical message. Paulita was not the fruit of her love affair with Adn Rouco, and although she was rted to him, she seemed an outsider, unable to integrate into the life of La Vi Rouco. Can she and Adn Rouco really be together? Estre Berrocal has always had a doubt in her head: she agreed to be a surrogate for the $10 million, but why would Adn Rouco want a strange woman to be a surrogate? Was it just to have a child? Estre Berrocal called after work when Adn Rouco called.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Are you off work yet? Estre Berrocal replied as she packed her suitcase, I just got off work and will be down soon. I am in front of Yahua Film and Television Company. Estre Berrocal was stunned as she hurried out of the office with her phone in one hand and her purse in the other. Did youe looking for me on purpose?. The man merely replied, Certainly. The mans voice was always cold and unmistakably kind and affectionate, but Estre Berrocal was ttered. As soon as Estre Berrocal stepped out of the Yahua Film and Television Company building, she saw a ck Maybach not far away. It was Santino Yepes who was driving the car, probably because Adn Rouco had not yet recovered from the injury to his right arm. When Estre Berrocal got into the car, Santino Yepes looked in the rearview mirror at the two people in the back seat, smiled and deliberately mentioned Estre Berrocal: Miss Estre, Ive been at the Yahua Film and Television Company for a good half hour. Estre Berrocal froze and raised her eyes slightly to look at the man sitting next to her, who seemed calm and cool. Adn Rouco frowned slightly and his cold eyes were fixed on Santino Yepes, who was driving in front of him. Drive your car right!. Yes, boss! So what someone had said earlier on the phone, that he wasing to pick her up on his way, was simply a lie. Who stops to wait for someone for half an hour? Estre Berrocal walked up to him, reached out and put her arm around him, rested her head on his shoulder and deliberately asked, Did youe looking for me at work on purpose? Adn Rouco pursed his lips and looked at her arrogantly, If not, do you think I would be bored enough to wait for you for half an hour? His tone was cold, but Estre Berrocals heart was filled with sweetness and her arms tightened around him. Do you hold me so tightly that you want my injured arm to stay that way?. The mans sudden mocking words startled Estre Berrocal, who then remembered that her arm was not yet healed and let go. I forgot your arm was still intact. Adn Rouco mocks: Im afraid someone will take it away from you, thats why I hold it like this, gently. Estre Berrocal blushes. Upon arriving at La Vi Rouco, Adn Rouco tells her: Estre, you go back first, I have work to discuss with Santino Yepes. Estre Berrocal didnt think much of it and nodded, thinking that Adn Rouco and Santino Yepes had work to discuss and that it was not convenient for her to be present. Estre Berrocal got out of the car and entered the house before Adn Rouco asked her, What happened to what I asked you to investigate? Boss, Lucrecia Javier is not pregnant. I think she got tired of lying to you about it. Adn Rouco growled coldly, with a stern look in his dark eyes, Keep investigating, Im afraid youve done more than just lie to me. What BOSS means is Is it possible that Lucrecia Javier lied to BOSS about that day at the hotel? But there was no surveince in the hotel suite and Lucrecia Javier is adamant that Adn Rouco said in a deep voice: If she lied, something must have broken. When Estre Berrocal entered the house, Roberto Rouco was casually sitting on the living room sofa reading the newspaper. Estre Berrocal greeted politely: Dad uncle. She wanted to call Adn Rouco daddy, but then she thought that Roberto Rouco had not fully epted her, and that calling him daddy might upset the Great President Rouco. Roberto Rouco dropped the newspaper in his hand, looked at her, grabbed his cane and said, Didnt you break up with Adam? Didnt you go back home? Why did youe back to La Vi Rouco? Do you think you cane and go from La Vi Rouco whenever you want to? I came and went without greeting Roberto Rouco, and I knew the old man was angry. I Just when he didnt know how to exin himself, Adn Rouco walked through the door. Dad, if you dont think Estre and I are in your way, were moving out of La Vi Rouco tomorrow. Roberto Rouco looked up and stared at Adn Rouco, his brow deeply furrowed: Are you serious? Now Paulita is alwayste for school, we will move closer to the daycare, not only will Paulita sleep more, but it will be much easier for me to get to work. Adn Rouco had made his case so well that Roberto Rouco knew he could not stop him from making his decision, so he simply stood up and, with a cold grunt and noment, headed for his study. When he reached the door of his study, he turned slightly, holding his cane, and said, I dont mind you moving in, but Paulita muste home on Saturday weekends. With those words, he entered the studio. Estre Berrocal did not believe that Sr Prabhupada would ept their moving so easily. Why have you suddenly thought of moving?. Arent you happy? How could she be unhappy? She was the happiest of all, she had not wanted to live under the same roof as Olivia Montes and was afraid to spend time with the great Presidente Rouco, but now that Adn Rouco was moving in with her and Paulita, it would be like having a separate family, how could she be unhappy? Of course Im happy, but Im afraid Paulita will miss her grandfather. If she misses it, Ill send her to stay at La Vi Rouco after school. As soon as it came out of his mouth, Adn Roucos cell phone rang. He looked at the caller ID and did not answer, Estre Berrocal approached and asked, Who is calling?. He turned the phone so that the caller ID was not visible to Estre Berrocal, and said in a soft voice, A call from work. Estre Berrocal did not suspect and went upstairs before Adn Rouco called back. Juliet Sarinana, on the other end of the line, asks, Why didnt you answer the phone earlier? Adn Rouco merely purses his lips and asks, Whats going on? Im just calling to remind you that the medication I gave youst time should be finished by now, so why dont youe pick it up at my house in the next few days. Okay, got it. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 152: Concealment and Conspiracy At the end of the day, Adn Rouco had gone to the bathroom to take a shower and Estre Berrocal had juste out of the bathroom, her hair still wet, and was about to dry herself with a towel when her phone rang. He scanned it for an MMS message from Lucrecia Javier and dropped the towel to look at it unconsciously. As soon as she opened it, Estre Berrocals face turned white as a sheet at what she saw on the screen. Another text message from Lucrecia Javier followed, and even through the screen, Estre Berrocal could feel his petnt tone of voice. Adam is incredibly happy in bed with me and we have taken many intimate photos of each other, I can send them all to you if you want to see them. The photos showed the lower half of a mans body. Estre Berrocal only looked at it for a second before she put the screen of her phone back on the bed and the pit of her throat began to choke with an indescribable nausea. Although he knew that Adn Rouco had been set up by Lucrecia Javier, he still felt bad about it. Now that Lucrecia Javier has provoked her again, she feels even more ufortable. When Adn Roucoes out of the shower, he finds Estre Berrocal sitting dazedly on the edge of the bed, distracted and rambling. The man walks up to her and runs hisrge hand through her damp hair, Why dont you dry your hair?. Estre Berrocal was stunned, then looked at his handsome, deep face and suddenly wrapped her arms around his strong waist and rubbed her face against his chest. I dont want to move, you can dry it off for me. His sudden spontaneity made Adn Rouco a bit ufortable. He was standing and she was sitting, a position that wasfortable to hold. Adn Rouco let her hug him, picked up the towel he had thrown on the bed and dried her long, damp hair with the gentlest of gestures. Estre Berrocal smelled his fresh and pleasant aroma after the bath and sank into a deeper embrace. Adn Rouco frowned slightly and asked in a muffled voice, Since when did you be as spoiled as Paulita? Estre Berrocal was bored for quite a while before asking the question that was on her mind: If Lucrecia Javier were really pregnant, would you let her abort the baby?. Adn Rouco teased her, Or what, keep the baby to raise?. Why am I going to raise Lucrecia Javiers baby if I have my Paulita?.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. The man curved his lips, dried her hair and then, seeing her distracted, finally said, Lucrecia Javier is not pregnant. What do you mean? asked Estre Berrocal incredulously, but Lucrecia Javier also showed me the pregnancy test. She showed you a pregnancy test and you believed it, Olivia Montes showed you a DNA report and you also believed it, Estre, you seem to believe them more than me. Estre Berrocals face heated up, she was getting worried, if it was anyone else she would have been sensible, but how could she be when it was all about her rtionship with him. Before, she thought she had only fallen in love with Adn Rouco, but now she realized that she had fallen in love with him. Seeing her pursed and silent lips, the man spoke coldly and without dy, Even if Lucretia Javier were to be pregnant, I would not let her keep the baby. But have you thought about what would happen if Lucrecia Javier had to keep the baby?. If she refused to abort the child, then the womb would be removed. Even Estre Berrocal shuddered when Adn Rouco uttered these words with nonchnce. There was something about Adam Rouco, so cold and somber, that made her shudder. But she couldnt help but be charmed by him. He liked Adn Rouco, he liked everything about him, even his determined spirit. Speaking of children, Estre Berrocal couldnt resist saying, Theres something Ive always wanted to ask you. Ask. Three years ago, why did you get a surrogate? There are many women who want to have children with Adn Rouco, so why did you decide to get a surrogate in secret, because you didnt want to stay with a difficult woman? But a child with a woman you have no feelings for, can you be sure you will like the child? And why did you want a child if you clearly werent married three years ago? Just to cope with the old mans marriage request? Adn Rouco had always been strict and calm in his actions, and something so impulsive was clearly not a decision he could make. She must have thought long and hard if she turned to a surrogate to have a child. Estre Berrocals watery eyes stared at him, expecting him to give her a different answer, but instead he said in a nonchnt tone, I just wanted a son for fun and I didnt want to be stuck with a woman. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly in half-truth. She was thinking about it when Adn Rouco suddenly put his arm around her back and whispered in her ear: But now I would like to be glued to this woman. Estre Berrocals heart warmed and she confessed: I thought that the surrogacy I had three years ago had ruined my life, although it was my choice, but it prevented me from having a normal rtionship and a normal married life. Adam, thank you for giving me that precious Paulita. She is also grateful to the destiny that led her to meet and reconnect with Adn Rouco, a man she approached with an ulterior motive at first, not thinking that he would be the father of her child. In retrospect, theres something magical about it all, maybe it was meant to be. Adn Rouco kissed her and told her: Paulita has given me a lot of joy in these three years and I am very happy. He had been in top form for three years and had hardly been sick, and he probably owed it to Paulita. Paulitas arrival has warmed his icy heart, like a melting cier, and when Paulita is a little older, talkative, calls him daddy and cuddles him, Adn Roucos heart is fuller than ever. Estre Berrocal arched her eyebrows and smiled at him, Will you tell me more about Paulita before she turns three? Good. Early the next morning, when Estre Berrocal arrived at the design department of Yahua Film and Television Company, she was called by Tulio Moralez to Jonathan Tasis office. President Jonathan, you wanted to see me? Jonathan Tasis pulled out a purple rectangr jewelry box and handed it to her. Open it up and take a look. Estre Berrocal was stunned and didnt pick up, President Jonathan?. Dont worry, its not for you, Im asking you to help me make a sampler of this bracelet. Estre Berrocal then took it and opened the jewelry box, finding a diamond bracelet with a simple and stylized design, This bracelet is very special, especially the design of its chain and the facets of the diamond are brilliant and three-dimensional. Its a new basic that ourpany willunch next season. Estre Berrocal wondered, And howe there are no sample drawings?. It took me a month to make it myself, this is just a sample, once you have drawn the details of the sample, you can take it upon yourself to make the authentic custom product. Estre Berrocal did not expect Jonathan Tasis to be so artisanal, this sample bracelet, could have been sold directly over the counter. Well, I should be able to work it out and deliver it to you tomorrow. Without giving it much thought, Estre Berrocal grabbed the jewelry box and left the office. Jonathan Tasis took out his wallet, looked at the photo of the young woman in it, smiled wickedly and said in one word: Analena, what Adn Rouco owes you I will make him pay back little by little. Hes been toofortable these past three years, and Im not going to let him stay thatfortable. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 153: A Tenderness Fondly Remembered As soon as Estre Berrocal left Yahua Film and Television Company at closing time, she saw the ck Maybach parked a short distance away. He ran over, jumped on and asked Adn Rouco with a smile, From now on, youre not going to pick me up every day at work, are you? Santino Yepes, who was driving, looked at them in the rearview mirror and joked, Miss Estre, dont worry about it, were just by the way, by the way. Santino Yepes adds the word por cierto twice, which makes Estre Berrocal raise her hand to cover the smile on her lips. When Adn Rouco looked at her again, he saw the bracelet on her wrist and his dark eyes narrowed slightly as he grabbed her wrist and questioned her coolly, Who gave you this bracelet? Seeing his reaction, Estre Berrocal was quick to exin, Oh, its a token that President Jonathan asked me to draw, and Im afraid of losing it, so Im wearing it on my wrist. Adam Roucos dark eyes watched her with a cold and sullen gaze, a gaze that seemed to want to see through her eyes. Estre Berrocal asked, Adam, whats wrong with you? This bracelet, whats wrong with it?. The man grimaced, and therge hand squeezing her wrist grew harder and harder, Estre Berrocal frowned in pain, Adam, youre hurting me. Adn Rouco looked at her for a long moment before slowly releasing her wrist and pursing his lips, Its okay. But why was his face so cold all of a sudden? Estre Berrocal digressed and asked, By the way, are we moving into our new house tonight?. Adn Rouco said only an indifferent yes. When we arrived at The Vis at Repulse Bay, the ck Maybach pulled up to the public house, and when we pulled into the driveway of the new house, Adam Rouco had no intention of getting out. The code on the door is Paulitas birthday. Estre Berrocal was stunned: Arent youing in with me?. The mans face was cold and his voice unconcerned, I have some business to attend to and Paulita has been picked up by the old man for dinner at La Vi Rouco, so no need to wait for her.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Estre Berrocal hesitated and asked, So youreing back for dinner tonight? You dont need to wait for me. Estre Berrocal said Oh in a dejected voice and got out of the ck Maybach without stopping, and left the vi. Inside the ck Maybach, Santino Yepes asked in confusion, Boss, what other business do you have to attend to? How did you not know that Adn Rouco had business to attend to tonight? Al Blue Bay Public House. Blue Bay Public House, Miss Juliets residence. Santino Yepes didnt dare ask any more questions, so he just drove to Blue Bay Public House. When we arrived at Blue Bay Public House. and Adn Rouco entered Julieta Sarinanas house, she poured him water and said, Today I went to see my uncle during the day and I heard him say that you were taking Paulita and Miss Estre to move in Whats the problem? Juliet Sarinana was stunned and handed him the water. Of course theres no problem, Im just worried about you, but Adam, are you really going to marry Miss Estre, didnt you say youd never marry in your life?. Adam Roucos gaze was unperturbed, no emotion was evident, She is Paulitas mother and it is natural for me to marry her. Juliet Sarinanas back stiffened and she frowned, Youre going to marry Paulita just because shes her mother, Adam? Before Julieta Sarinana could finish her sentence, Adn Rouco interrupted: I will be at ease with her. You mean youre with Estre Berrocal and that will help you recover?. Adn Rouco did not answer him and said directly: I aming for the medicine. The mans indifference made her a little ufortable, but she said quietly, Yes, Im going to look for them. Julieta Sarinana had originally prescribed a half-month supply for Adn Rouco, but had deliberately taken out only half of it. When he came out with the medicine and handed it to Adn Rouco, thetter wrinkled his nose: Why is it so little?. Youve hardly had an attack in thest three years, so from now on I wont give you half a months worth, youll take it every week ande and see how it cures, and if its good, you wont need it afterwards. Adn Rouco did not question this and simply nodded: If there is nothing else, Im leaving. He was getting up to leave when Julieta Sarinana grabbed his arm, but only when she did so and Adn Rouco looked down at his hand, which he had suddenly grabbed, did Julieta Sarinana realize that she had been abrupt. He withdrew his hand awkwardly, I just wanted to ask, does Estre Berrocal know about your condition?. You dont have to know. But if you decide to really be with her, or even get married, sooner orter shell find out, and back then, didnt the girlfriend you were talking to break up with you as soon as she found out about this condition of yours? Adn Roucos face clouded: What do you mean?. Dont get me wrong, of course I want you to be happy, Im just afraid Estre Berrocal will be like your ex-girlfriend and leave you when she finds out about your condition. It wont. Adn Rouco said coldly, turned around and walked angrily out of Julieta Sarinanas house. Juliet Sarinana looked behind her back as she walked away, her fists clenched The person who understood and knew him best in the world was her, and there was no other woman who could soothe his heart like her. He had only a passing interest in Estre Berrocal, and she was the one he trusted the most. Juliet Sarinana took a deep breath, looked at her weeks supply of potion and scorned herself a little. All I wanted was to see him more often, more often. But since when had he started to y such cheap tricks, like the women who were always hanging around Adn Rouco to ask him for favors? How was it possible that a man as stilted and cunning as Adn Rouco did not know what he meant by prescribing only a weeks worth of medication, and whether he was toozy to talk about it, or simply did not want to understand what he meant? Inside The Vis at Repulse Bay, it was dark and dreary, except for a flickering tablemp in the master bedroom. Estre Berrocaly on the fluffy bed, flicking the light switch, bored, turning it on and off, the light flickering on and off, just like her heart, bright and dark. He picked up his cell phone and looked at the time, it was ten oclock. Had Adn Rouco left for a social event? Why hadnt he returned already? And, tonight, he had picked her up at work and yet he was so indifferent to her, was it because of the bracelet? Estre Berrocal raised her eyes and looked at the bracelet she had put aside. She was lost in thought when the sound of a car engine came from downstairs. She hurriedly got up and ran out of the master bedroom, barefoot, without having time to put on her slippers, and headed downstairs. As Adn Rouco enters, Estre Berrocal throws herself into his arms. The man frowns, Whats all the fuss about?. Estre Berrocals teary eyes look straight at him and her voice is soft: I was in a hurry toe out and get you. Adn Roucos frown rxed slightly. He stared into her watery eyes for a long, long time, not seeing in them the slightest hint of dissimtion or deception, before letting out a soft sigh Perhaps he had been suspicious. Estre Berrocal smelled the faint whiff of alcohol wafting from him and frowned, Have you been drinking? Well, a little bit. Then Im going to make you some lemon water and honey, its very good for hangovers, I make it for my father whenever hees from a function, one ss and he wont feel bad. She turned and headed for the kitchen, but was picked up by the man behind her in a horizontal hug. Estre Berrocal was not prepared and let out a soft cry, What are you doing? You can easily fall down if you hold me while you drink In fact, Adn Rouco was so sober that two sses of brandy were not enough to get him drunk. Adn Roucos burning eyes rested on Estre Berrocals bare white feet and his frown turned back to a frown. Why arent you even wearing shoes? Estre Berrocal, fearing he couldnt hold her steady, threw her arms around his neck. I came down when I heard the car and didnt have time to put them on. His eyes, which had always been cold, grew warmer and warmer as he looked at her, probably from the wine he had been drinking, causing her to blush. Why are you looking at me like that? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 154: You’re not really in love with Adán Rouco, are you? Adam Rouco didnt answer right away, but led her into the master bedroom before pressing himself against her, his voice low and muffled. Its a rare asion when its just the two of us, am I really sorry if I dont do something tonight?. Is that all you men think about all day long? Estre Berrocals face was red with blood, but her hands were running up the cor of his shirt, fiddling with it intentionally or not, when Adn Rouco took her small hands between his and quietly ordered, Help me untie him. Adn Rouco didnt know how long he had wanted her, how many positions he had changed, and tonight it was as if he couldnt get enough of her, throwing her over and over again. The man had eaten her from the inside out and was not the least bit tired. Estre Berrocalyzily in his arms, fingers running down his chest. Im hungry. Adn Rouco frowned slightly, took her hand restlessly and asked, What did you have for dinner? Estre Berrocal looked at him miserably: A te of noodles. The mans face sank slightly at the sound of noodles, Why did you go back to eating instant noodles?. Paulita was out and so were you, so I saw that the fridge at home was empty, so I went to the convenience store outside the vi and bought bags of noodles, they were tasty and convenient. Its a small problem, I get hungry easily, especially when I have to do strenuous exercise. Adn Rouco kissed her down and was about to get up when Estre Berrocal pulled him back, Where are you going?. Youre hungry, arent you?. But there are no ingredients at home to cook. That fresh food supermarket downstairs is open twenty-four hours, Ill go get some ingredients. Estre Berrocals heart warmed and then came the guilt and difort. No, I wont be hungry if I go to bed, itste and its too much work shopping and cooking. Adn Rouco was silent, but he had already gotten out of bed and dressed, leaving the master bedroom with a simple wait for me. Estre Berrocal looks at the bracelet on the side of the closet. Was I really doing the right thing? When Estre Berrocal heard the noise from the kitchen downstairs, she grabbed one of Adn Roucos shirts and put it on before going downstairs to the kitchen. The warm orange light from the kitchen illuminated the mans sturdy, clean figure. Adn Rouco, who was always cold, seemed much warmer at that moment. The autumn night outside was cool as water, but the house was warm, and Estre Berrocal walked up to him and wrapped her arms around his strong waist, pressing her face against his back, What are you doing? It smells so good. Making tomato and egg noodles. Estre Berrocal tilted her head from behind to look at him, Adam, has anyone ever said that you look better when you cook than when you work?. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow in disbelief. When the water in the pot had boiled, Adn Rouco put the soba noodles on to cook, covered the pot and then pulled the small woman, who was holding him from behind, to his side. The man kissed the top of her hair, and as he did so, the kiss took a twist and his hands squeezed her soft, slender waist. When he reached her loose shirt,pletely sucked in, Adn Roucos eyes darkened and he lowered his head to kiss her affectionately on the temples of her ears as he asked her in a low, muffled voice, Nothing at all, by the way? It wasnt her, it was him wearing the clothes! The man pulled her up onto the kitchen table and put her whole body between his legs in an ambiguous kissing position. The kiss went on and on and on and on. Only when Adn Rouco was holding her, the noodles in the pot were gurgling and about to overflow, did Estre Berrocal make an effort to warn him, The noodles are getting mushy Adn Rouco let go of her and said yfully, Its not toote to do it when youre full. Estre Berrocal blushed up to her neck. But the noodles were not quite battered and tasted good. Estre Berrocal rolled up the noodles and ate them with such gusto that Adn Rouco reached up and rubbed the top of her hair. Is it good? Estre Berrocal rolls a forkful of pasta and approaches the thin lips of Adn Rouco: You taste like your own. Adn Rouco did not refuse and opened his mouth to eat the noodles. Estre Berrocal wanted to go to bed when she finished thest bite. Paulita also likes my noodles with tomato and egg. Estre Berrocal unconsciously said: I envy Paulita, to have your noodles with tomato and egg whenever she wants. Adn Rouco stared at her and asked in a calm tone, What, youre going to leave meter? Estre Berrocal was stunned, then smiled, looked at the bowl of soup and said in a soft voice, A life is very long, who knows how long we can be together. Adn Rouco kept a long silence before saying, Estre, in a few days, Ill take a day off and well go to the RegistroCivil to get the license we didnt getst time. Estre Berrocals eyes sparkled with intensity, then she looked up but arched her eyebrows and said, Yes, but this time you wont stand me up again! Come on, lets go up to bed. Adn Rouco took her upstairs, and when he entered the master bedroom, he scanned with his dark eyes the bedside table, where the bracelet had been kept, and it was gone. The bracelet was the same one he had given Analena Lozada for her eighteenth birthday. After Estre Berrocal let herself be dragged for quite a while by him, she soon fell asleep from exhaustion and Adn Rouco gently removed his arm from the back of her neck, took the cell phone off the bed and left the bedroom. Adn Rouco leaned out of the balcony and called Santino Yepes. Go look at all the bankruptcy cases of The Berrocal Company back in the day. After hanging up the phone, Adn Rouco looked out the window with his hands in his pockets, but the light in his dark eyes was even colder than the cold moonlight. The next morning, Estre Berrocal got up and washed herself, remembering that Adn Rouco had not taken any security measures the night before. Just as he came down the stairs, a car drove into the yard. It was La Vi Roucos chauffeur, Facundo Montes, who drove Paulita to the vi. As soon as Paulita entered the vi, she pounced on Estre Berrocal and hugged her, Estre, yesterday Grandpa told me that you and Dad had moved to a new house, I thought you and Dad didnt love me anymore!. Estre Berrocal patted her head, Silly, daddy is taking you to live with us tonight, are you happy? Yes! Paulita passed Estre Berrocal the little bottle of water she was carrying around her neck and frowned. Estre, Felipa insisted on giving me a big bottle of grapefruit juice this morning, saying it was good for my health, but I dont like it, can you drink it?. Estre Berrocal smiled and gave him a slight nce, Then Ill drink it for you and pour you some milk, okay?. Yes! Estre Berrocal arrived at the Yahua Film and Television Company and handed over the finished test to Jonathan Tasis, returning the bracelet with it. Jonathan Tasis took one look at her wrist and said, I think this bracelet would look good on you, so you can have it. This bracelet, what does it mean? Why did Adn Rouco react so much when he saw it? Jonathan Tasis chuckled lightly, What do you think?. Estre Berrocal frowned, Could this bracelet also have something to do with Analena Lozada?. It was the bracelet that Adn Rouco gave Analena Lozada as aing-of-age present when she turned eighteen. When she saw it, of course she reacted. Estre Berrocal squeezed his palm: Jonathan Tasis, what do you want and how did Analena Lozada die? Why do you keep going against Adn Rouco? And what was Analena Lozadas rtionship with you and Adn Rouco?.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Estre, you are asking me a lot of questions, you seem to care too much about Analena Lozadas rtionship with Adn Rouco, dont you?. Estre Berrocals watery eyes twitched and she bit her lip. Its not like that, I just thought it would be easier to see what I could do once I found out about his rtionship with Analena Lozada. Jonathan Tasis rose from his swivel chair and approached her, lowering his head to her ear and reminding her, word for word, Star, youre not, really in love with Adam Rouco, are you? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 155: I couldn’t bear to break her heart Im not, how could I be in love with Adn Rouco, youre thinking too much. Jonathan Tasis stared at her slightly troubled look and chuckled lightly, I thought you brought the bracelet yesterday on purpose to test Adam Roucos feelings. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva and pursed her lips. Didnt you say that romancing Adan Rouco and gaining his trust was the fastest and most effective way to get back at him? But the fact that I put this bracelet on my handst night and he reacted so much means that the person he really cares about in his heart, Analena Lozada, has been there for so long that I dont think Adan Rouco falls in love with me at all Before she could finish her sentence, Jonathan Tasis fixed her with a critical look, Star, youre not getting cold feet, are you? Weve been in the same boat for a long time since this whole thing started, and if you get off in the middle of it, the ship, its going to capsize. Estre Berrocals brow furrowed, and her watery eyes red at him, Jonathan Tasis, are you threatening me? Of course Im not threatening you, Im just afraid that you will fall in love with Adam Rouco, our n has gone well before, the fact that you escaped to the Beach Ind and he went after you risking his own life is proof that he already has you in mind, the fact that we used Lucrecia Javierst time so he felt guilty about you for that, because of that guilt he will only trust you more, you have been doing a good job, so good that Jonathan Tasis leaned close to her and spoke softly, So good, I was always under the illusion that you were faking it. Estre Berrocal pressed her palms together and took a deep breath, Jonathan Tasis, I have two questions to ask you. Question. Did Adam Rouco really do it with Lucretia Javier? Jonathan Tasis looked at her meaningfully and curved his lips. Star, you ask a question like that and I really get the impression that youre jealous. But, since you asked, Ill tell you, do you think Adam Rouco can really restrain himself when a man and a woman are in the same room together? Under Estre Berrocals eyes, a hint of discouragement crept in. Disappointment? Its my fault too, I didnt think it through, I should have let Adam Rouco make a mistake Estre Berrocal did not seem to want to hear more and interrupted him to ask: Secondly, were you the one who sent someone to beat up Adn Rouco on the way to the RegistroCivil that night? answer me honestly. What good would it do me if I sent someone to run over Adn Roucos car and he died? I dont mind telling you that I just want to torture Adam Rouco slowly, and I wont have much fun if hes dead. Estre Berrocal gave him a half-hearted look and Jonathan Tasis said amused, You dont trust me that much? We are partners, you should trust me above all, right?. Chairman Jonathan, Ive already asked all my questions, so if you have nothing else to do, Ill get back to work. She had just turned around when Jonathan Tasis, behind her, suddenly called out to her in a deep voice, Wait. What else is wrong with President Jonathan?. The Rouco Group has been working on a smart chiptely, I think they have it almost finished, and now that Adam Rouco trusts you so much, it shouldnt be a problem for you to steal that smart chip before theyunch it, should it? Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat: Youre asking me to steal that chip, Jonathan Tasis, its illegal, if Adn Rouco knows about it Are you afraid of being held responsible for stealing the chip, or are you afraid that if Adam Rouco finds out, it will break his heart? Estre Berrocal lowered her teary eyes to hide the emotions beneath them and said in silent analysis, What would I do if I stole that chip? What effect would it have on the Rouco Group? I would only lose Adam Roucos trust in me if I frightened him. If you steal the chip, I have a way to make the Rouco Group lose a lot of money this time, this chip has a lot to do with their market share this year and the following years, if they fail this time, they will lose a lot of money. And now that the opportunity hase, cant you bear to hurt Adam Rouco? I just think its better not to act rashly when youre not sure of anything. If you want the Rouco Group to lose even more, make an effort and steal from Adn Roucosputer his financial statements and his production and marketing strategy n. Estre Berrocals heartbeat stopped abruptly. She stood there, silent for a long time while Jonathan Tasis fanned the mes in her ear. Estre, think about how badly your father died, if it wasnt for Adam Roucos cold blood, right now you would be enjoying your life with your father, you wouldnt have had to go to a surrogate womb, you wouldnt have had to submit to an enemy, but if Adam Rouco had had a shred of humanity in the first ce, your father wouldnt have thrown himself off a building Stop saying that! Estre Berrocal looked up and shooed him harshly, and as the words left her mouth, knowing her outburst, she let out a sigh and said, Im sorry I lost my temper. You dont have to apologize to me, I was afraid you had hooked up with Adam Rouco and had real feelings for him, if you dont want to, forget it, I just think you are sorry for your dead father, I wouldnt know how sad he would be if he knew you were with the man who led him to his death. Estre Berrocals long fingersced into the soft palm of her hand and she said coolly, Let me think about it, after all, even if I wanted to steal it, it wouldnt be so easy, Adn Rouco, although he trusts me, never talks to me about the business, and I have to think what I can do to hide it from him. Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Thats good, Estre, I have to remind you that even if you want to give up now, the paper wont cover the fire, Adam Rouco is so cunning that one day he will know that you betrayed him, and when that happens, even if you did nothing to harm him, he wont let you go. Since you lured him to Beach Ind, and even made him almost lose his life on Beach Ind, do you think he will forgive you when he finds out the truth? Estre Berrocal turned her back on him, holding back tears from her eyes, and said between clenched teeth, Dont worry, Im not going to give up my revenge, I havent forgotten a day of my fathers death. After saying that, he left the office. After leaving the office, he gently closed his eyes, and two lines of clear coldness crept down. Jonathan Tasis, in his office, picked up the picture frame on his desk, looked at the girl in the photo and smiled faintly. Analena, Adam Rouco will not live fast for long, soon he will be as cold and lonely as you sinking in the sea. I couldnt wait to see how Adn Rouco would really react to being betrayed by the woman he loved and trusted the most. Estre Berrocal had been distracted all afternoon, and it was so cold in the office that by the end of the day she had started sneezing and sneezing. When it was time to leave work, he saw the ck Maybach again from afar. When he got into the car, only Santino Yepes was in the drivers seat and Adn Rouco was nowhere to be seen. Santino Yepes smiled and exined, The boss has a reception tonight and he wanted to take Miss Estre with him, but he thought you wouldnt like that kind of boring reception, so he asked me toe get her and take her home. Estre Berrocals heart warmed, she really hated those social gatherings, surrounded by a bunch of people trying to be nice. Please Santino, go pick up Paulita. Okay. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 156: You are playing with fire …… After picking up Paulita, Estre Berrocal and Paulita re-entered The Vis at Repulse Bay. Estre Berrocal cooked a simple and delicious dinner and ate it with Paulita before sitting on the couch with the little one to watch cartoons. She was engrossed, wondering what was in the cartoon, when Paulita suddenly turned her innocent little face and asked, Estre, when are you and Daddy going to give me a baby sister or brother? Estre Berrocal froze and looked at the little girl with astonishment: Hmm? Why are you asking that all of a sudden?. All the little ones in our ss have little brothers, and Paulita wants one too. Estre Berrocal raised her hand to his little head and rubbed his face against hers. Isnt it nice that Daddy and I spoil Paulita?. It had been three years since she and Adn Rouco had had Paulita by ident, and she had never thought it was a coincidence that the man who had killed her father was the father of her daughter. When she had been with Adn Rouco, she had taken the pill after every session, even though Adn Rouco had taken measures, just to be safe, just to avoid idents. Between her and Adn Rouco, having another child would only add to the mess. Yes, but Paulita is a little lonely, and Paulita would like to have a little brother and sister to y with, so Paulita can protect them. Estre Berrocal looked at such a cute little boy and her heart softened in a sigh. His ns for revenge had never included Paulita, and he could not bear to use her. Star, whats wrong with you? You dont want to give me a little brother with daddy, so dont have one, will you stop crying?. The little girl coaxed her with a milky little adult voice, raising her little white hands to wipe away her tears. Estre Berrocal took her in her arms andughed softly C Paulita, there will be other aunts who will give you siblings. Night falls over the Las Vis de Repulse Bayplex. When Adn Rouco returned from a dinner party, the house was dark, he changed his slippers at the door and came in to see the little woman dozing on the sofa. She was curled up on the couch and her slender figure looked even smaller. He stretched out his long legs and removed his jacket to cover her. She seemed to be sleeping lightly, half asleep, and although his movements were gentle, he woke her up. She looked at him with dazed eyes, from not getting enough sleep, and subconsciously snuggled into his arms again, hugging his neck and murmuring, When did you get back? I just got back, I wanted to take you upstairs to the bedroom, did I wake you up?. I was waiting for you and fell asleep waiting . By the way, Paulita has fallen asleep in her room, I made her fried rice for the night and she ate a lot. Adam Roucos empty chest felt like it was filling with something, warm and full. Estre Berrocal asked wearily, What time is it?. Nine-thirty. Estre Berrocal snuggled into his arms and wrapped her arms around his waist, Is the reception over that early? He tightened his arms around the little woman and kissed her hair, which smelled of shampoo, and said quietly, The reception was a little boring, so I slipped out before anyone noticed. Estre Berrocalughed softly in his arms and raised her little face to look at him incredulously: So there are times when you skip sses, its not like you. She had thought that a serious businessman like Adn Rouco would be used to these social gatherings, but she had never thought he would find them boring. A group of businessmen talking about the economic situation and the situation at home and abroad, apanied by a few beautiful women, drinking and having fun, half socializing and half having fun, yes he was used to this kind of receptions, but tonight he was thinking about the little woman in his arms, and looking at other women was no fun at all. Adn Rouco bent over her and lifted her upstairs while indicating: Wait for me from now on, leave a light downstairs and dont sleep on the sofa again, youll catch a cold. Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his neck and looked at him with a burning gaze, her eyes slightly pained, perhaps there would be no more moments like tonight when she would wait for him toe home. Adn Rouco thought she hadnt heard him and frowned slightly as he looked at her, Can you hear me? She rested her face in the crook of his neck and emitted a heavy mmm, her nasal voice said, Yes. Adn Rouco heard the loud nasal sound and, after leading her to the bedroom bed, put his hand to his forehead, Why do you have a cold? Estre Berrocal pulled her hand away, Its because of the air conditioning in the office today, Im fine, Ill be fine overnight. Adn Rouco looked at her and tried to kiss her, but Estre Berrocal raised her small hand to cover his lips. She scrunched up her nose, which was not as sharp as it should be because of the cold, and sniffed him like a puppy, saying with some disgust, Go take a shower first, you smell of cigarettes, alcohol and womens perfume. Adn Rouco pulled away from her small hands and lifted her up with his arms, Estre Berrocal, startled, eximed: Why are you lifting me up? To wash together. Good thing Estre Berrocal had a cold, but Adn Rouco just gave her a hug and did nothing more than that. But after a good bath, Estre Berrocals stuffy nose cleared up considerably. When Adn Rouco brought her out of the bathroom, she was much more awake than in her drowsy state. When they reached the bed, Adn Rouco started kissing her again and Estre Berrocal resisted a couple of times: Well I have a cold and Im going to give it to you. Well, infect me, Ive heard that if you infect someone else youll get over your own cold. I dont know if it is true or not. The man lightly says a few words, and not exactly of love, Estre Berrocal but easily moistens his eyes, sours his nose, wraps his small hands around his neck, and presses his face against his arms. Adam Adam Rouco was slightly stunned, she rarely called him that, although on Beach Ind she had asked him to call him that from now on, but perhaps she was too thin skinned and kept calling him Adam more often, Adam seemed too intimate to her. However, every time she called him that, he felt a warmth ignite in his heart. Hmm? The mansrge, bony hand unconsciously smoothed through his long hair as he whispered in response. Adam . She was called back. Adn Rouco looked at her and asked in a soft voice: Whats wrong?. Nothing, I just wanted to call you. She arched an eyebrow at him, lifted her small face and kissed his thin lips when he was off guard. Youre ying with fire- Estre Berrocal purred: Im catching a cold . The man raised his hand and pped her hard on the hip, Who told you to fucking seduce me?. Im ufortable Hold on! Estre Berrocal woke up sore and weak, with no Adn Rouco in sight. As soon as he got up, he found the man sitting in house clothes at a side desk working on business on hisptop. Wrapping herself in the sheets, she awkwardly approached him, half-jumping, half-walking, and squeezed into his arms to sit up, When did you get up? I didnt even know. With some effort, the man managed to get the plump wrapped woman to sit on hisp, the nkets were a bit thick over her and it was a bit ufortable to hold her like this, Adam Rouco frowned slightly, You slept like a little piggy, strange to know Im up. Estre Berrocal growled softly, Would I have slept like this if you hadnt tossed and turned me aroundst night? With a turn of his head, he saw that the screen of Adn Roucos openptop had a window of chip-shaped images, plus a colorful web page of stock market charts.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Curious, she touched the touch button to open it and see, What is it?. Adn Rouco took her hand, his voice slightly cold: Dont move. Estre Berrocal was stunned and angrily withdrew her hand, Dont move, dont move, why are you so aggressive? Adn Rouco could do nothing, so he held her in his arms, What are you doing with me at this time of the morning? Stay still. Im afraid Im going to disturb your work if I sit in your arms, youd better put me down, Im going to prepare breakfast for Paulita. Its still early, if you do it now, it will be cold by the time Paulita gets up. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips, Then Ill go to bed and sleep a little longer so as not to disturb your work. Can you still sleep looking like that gamer?. Adam Rouco gave him a wrinkled look and clicked on the chip diagram, saying, This is a smart chip developed by the Rouco Group, can you read it? Estre Berrocal twisted her head toward her arms, Forget it, theres really nothing to see here. The chip, I believe, was the one Jonathan Tasis was talking about. Adn Rouco resumed his work and Estre Berrocal nced slightly sideways at hisputer screen to find him looking at the Rouco Groups financial statements, but there were too many figures for Estre Berrocal, who was not a student of finance, to understand. Estre Berrocal looked at him with some confusion, Dont you get confused when you look at so many financial reports and charts every day? Adn Rouco frowned slightly andughed yfully, Thats the first time anyone has ever asked me that question. Is that a stupid question? Adn Rouco looked at the little woman in his arms and two words escaped his thin lips with a faint smile: A little bit. Estre Berrocal felt embarrassed. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 157: The chip theft Arge bottle of freshly squeezed grapefruit juice was on the table as they ate breakfast. Estre Berrocal frowned a little as she came down the stairs and said, I thought Paulita didnt like grapefruit juice. Why did she squeeze so much?. The little girl was kneeling on a childs chair, her small hands clutching the grapefruit that she had already peeled and put in the juicer. Estre, Felipa says that eating grapefruit gives a lot of vitamins, and I dont like it, but I wanted to squeeze it for you!. Adn Roucoughed lightly and raised his hand to rub the little girls head: Dont make excuses if you want to y with the juicer. Stop making juices and have breakfast. Paulita pouted and grunted, but Estre Berrocal was moved by this filial feeling and drank two sses of grapefruit juice in the morning. Interestingly, for the next two or three days, all the juice on the breakfast table was grapefruit juice. Paulita seemed to be obsessed with grapefruit, and Estre Berrocal had to drink two sses of grapefruit juice before she could leave the house in the morning, otherwise Paulita would not let her go. That day Estre Berrocal left work early, and since the Yahua Film and Television Company was near the Rouco Group, she went to the Rouco Group to wait for Adn Rouco to leave work. She had just arrived on the sixty-sixth floor and was about to enter Adn Roucos office when a bright male voice called out to her from behind. Little Lion? Estre Berrocal unconsciously turned around. She remembered Matthew Glvez, President Glvez of the Rouco Groups foreign department and a good friend of Adn Rouco. Matthew Galvez ced his gold-rimmed sses on the bridge of his nose and looked up at her, Is that you,e to see Adam? Estre Berrocal nodded, Yes, President Galvez hello, President Galvez, did you just call me? Mateo Galvez smiled like a spring and yed along, Yes, the only person here who would be out of breath besides you is me, if I dont call you, do I call myself? Little Lion? Who had given him that nickname? Wait, thats not right, isnt Leoncito the name of that little stray dog! No wonder Adn Rouco had named the stray dog Leoncito, he wondered why a dog was called Leoncito for no reason! When he came to his senses, he asked curiously: President Galvez, may I ask why you call me Leoncito?. Mateo Galvez rubbed the bridge of his nose with his long fingers, smiling ambiguously and intriguingly, That is something you should ask Adam. As Estre Berrocal turned to enter Adn Roucos office, Matthew Glvez reminded her, Ah, yes, Adn is meeting in the conference room, why dont you wait for him in his office for a moment? Estre Berrocals teary eyes trembled slightly, wasnt she in her office? Yes, thank you President Galvez. When Estre Berrocal entered the office, it was empty, Adn Roucosptop was on and a box was on the table, she approached and opened it, and there it was, the smart chip. Theptop screen also disyed the Rouco Groups financial statements for the quarter. The voice of Jonathan Tasis resounded in his ears.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. If you want Rouco Group to lose even more, do your best to steal his financial statements and his production and marketing strategy n from Adam Roucosputer, it will be a fatal blow to Rouco Group if his production and marketing strategy n is known to other colleagues. Estre Berrocals watery eyes stared at the illuminatedputer screen. In her mind, the image of her father jumping off a building and her brain on the ground flickered unconsciously, and just as she was about to reach out, the other half of her mind filled with the image of Adam Rouco making love to her. That night on Beach Ind, when she had learned of his death, she had even regretted working with Jonathan Tasis, and had been overjoyed when Adam Rouco had appeared before her safe and sound. Adam Rouco had forced her father to die, she should have wanted him to die, but why, time and again, had she fallen? Tears, slowly slipping from her eyes. Adn Rouco left the conference room and bumped into Mateo Glvez in the hallway. Your lion cub is here to see you, in your office. Adn Roucos eyes sank, and he only replied in a subdued voice before striding away to his office with an extremely cold response. Mateo Galvez was still a bit puzzled: Why so cold! He has no interest. When Adn Rouco arrived at the office door, he did not enter directly, but gently pushed the door open a crack and stared at the small woman in front of his desk. Just as Estre Berrocal was about to take out the smart chip in the box, Adn Rouco suddenly pushed open the door. Star, what are you doing? Estre Berrocal grabbed the chip with her hand, her face suddenly lost the color of surprise and the chip fell to the ground. His heart had even forgotten to beat, and he dared not utter a word as he stared at Adn Rouco, who had entered from outside. Had he heard about it yet? The mans dark, bottomless eyes bore into her as if he wanted to see right through her, a look that made Estre Berrocal want to run, to be invisible. But hadnt she already imagined and choreographed in her head a million times what would happen if he discovered the truth? Why was he still so weak? The man approached her and looked at the chip that had fallen at her feet. Estre Berrocal tried to speak in her defense, but found that when she did, even her throat was muffled. I After the word I, there was no exnation. Adn Rouco bent down, picked up the token from the floor and, as he stood up, a smile suddenly appeared on his forehead, a kind smile, even a hint of affection. Among the four eyes, one was speechless, the other quiet and with a slight smile. Adn Rouco raised his hand, snatched it from her and ced in hers the token he had picked up from the floor, saying in a t and uninterested tone, It seems that you are interested in this token, you have been asking me about it since this morning and now you are trying to sneak it to you Estre Berrocal unconsciously tried to withdraw her hand, I I didnt, I just If youre that curious, then you can keep this chip, its not that important. She stammered before she could say anything to escape on her own, Adn Rouco had already kindly handed her the chip, and when he finished, with hisrge hand still around her waist, he kissed her softly and teased with a slight smile, Why are you still as curious as Paulita, eh? God only knows how fast Estre Berrocals heart was beating at that moment, almost jumping out of her throat. He took a deep, surreptitious breath and said calmly, Does Paulita like to fiddle with those things too? Adn Rouco stared at her with clear eyes, Well, Paulita usually takes my things and hides them from me, has she picked up that habit from you? Estre Berrocal forced a measly smile as she put the token in her hand back down on the table and smiled at him in a pretendedly lighthearted manner. Just checking, what do I need this token for, I dont even know how to use it, I dont want it. Adn Rouco looked at the chip he had dropped on his desk and a dark gleam crept into his eyes. Dont you want it? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips: I dont want it, what do I need it for? Adn Rouco shook his hand and asked with a frown, Why are you sweating so much? She withdrew her hand quickly, I was a little hot. Adn Rouco looked at her calmly, and the more confident he looked at her at that moment, the guiltier she felt. Yes, yes, earlier I met President Galvez and he called me a little lion. Adn Rouco curved his thin lips: Leoncito is what they call you. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 158: Drinking grapefruit juice can make you pregnant They? Anyone else besides President Galvez? asked Estre Berrocal, taking the opportunity to change the subject, hooking her small hand around his neck. Adn Rouco tightened his slender waist: Mateo Glvez called with Nico Amengual. Estre Berrocal blushed, punched him in the shoulder with a clenched fist and said, Why do you call me a lion? Do you always tell them I have a bad temper? Isnt he a lion of the easily angered kind? The man raised his big, bony hand and ran it through his hair, saying in a low, muffled voice, I thought the little lion was cute, so I let them call me that. Pretty? Estre Berrocal seemed to have discovered a new world, it was the first time she heard the word Precious in Adn Roucos mouth, her ears blushed. So you called the family dog Lion Pups on purpose? The man growled softly, Whats a lion cub if he nearly bit me when I first brought him home and teased him a few times? Estre Berrocal burst outughing: Well, what a daring little dog, hes not afraid of being killed! Shes not so reckless because shes sure Im not going to do anything to her?. As she said this, Adn Rouco looked at her with such a burning gaze that Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat and her smile suddenly froze. It was clear that he was referring to a puppy, but why did it seem to him that he was referring to her?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. What did Adn Rouco mean by this double entendre, did he already suspect her? When he said nothing, Estre Berrocal yed dumb and grabbed his hand, opened her mouth and bit his finger, leaving a line of pressure marks, and said with a yful smile, You called her a lion cub, of course I did! Adn Rouco looked at the neat line of indentations on his finger and Estre Berrocal, thinking he was angry, tried to tilt her head to look at his downcast face as she was gathered into the mans arms. Adn Rouco kissed her firmly on the lips. Estre Berrocal blushed and her hands were nowhere to be seen, so Adn Rouco grabbed them and put them around her neck. Why are you kissing me all of a sudden?. His thin lips, still lightly pressed against hers, the mans dark eyes were dark as he looked down at her wavy, slightly red lips and murmured, The lion cub bit me, and I cant bite back? Estre Berrocals face turned red. He said it so quietly, and what he said was clearly not a love story, but why, his heart burst like a chocte explosion. Adn Rouco finished working in half an hour, so Estre Berrocal sat on the couch next to him, ying with her phone while she waited for Adn Rouco to finish working with her. His phone rang and it was Jonathan Tasis, who hung up without answering. Jonathan Tasis must have been urging her to steal the chip. Thinking about it gave him a pang of irritation. He looked at Adn Rouco and his mind was filled with mixed feelings. Would Adam Rouco hate her someday if he knew she had been lying to him? But what if he hated her? She hated him for killing her father, didnt she? I could only count on him, but not on his heart. When Adn Rouco finished working, Estre Berrocal went with him to the nursery to pick up Paulita and take her back to Las Vis of Repulse Bay. Santino Yepes picked up the lion cub from La Vi Rouco and Paulita was so happy to see him jump when she entered the house that she ran to y with him on the sofa. Dad, it looks like the lion cub has lost weight! Lets leave the lion cub here with us! Ill take good care of the lion cubs. Adn Rouco was fine with that and responded in a soft voice. Estre Berrocal approached her, Paulita, you like puppies, dont you?. Paulita smiled, Estre and Papa wont give me a little brother or sister, so I have to y with the lion cubs!. Estre Berrocals face grew hot, and when she looked up silently, she met the smoldering gaze of Adn Rouco, the man looking down at her, his thin lips curved in a yful smile. Estre Berrocals scalp tingled, he didnt want to have children too, did he? While Adn Rouco went upstairs to work in his studio, Estre Berrocal was in the kitchen preparing dinner when Paulita crept upstairs with the lion cub in her arms. Dad! Adn Rouco looked out and saw the little girl running towards him, stopped what he was doing and took her in his arms. Well, what is it?. Daddy, when is Estre going to have a baby brother and sister in her tummy?. Adn Rouco pinched Paulitas nose: So anxious?. Paulita said simply, Dad, didnt you say that if you make Estre drink grapefruit juice every morning, Estre will have little babies? But this will take time, and when it does, Dad will share the good news with you. If Estre has a baby, you must be the first to tell Paulita, Dad!. Adn Rouco rubbed the little girls head, Its a secret between you and daddy. Paulita nodded her chin earnestly, Yes! I wont tell Estre that secret!. Go y. After Paulita took the little lion out of the studio, a dark glint shone under Adam Roucos deep ck eyes. The phone rang, caller ID, Santino Yepes. Pick up the phone. Chief, I have reviewed all the records of La Empresa Berrocal and I have discovered that the Rouco Group is involved in the bankruptcy of La Empresa Berrocal. After hanging up the phone, Adn Rouco yed with the chip in his hand. So the only reason she approached him was for revenge? That moonlit night on Beach Ind, when he hade back from the dead to stand before her and she had embraced him with such emotion and joy, was she also pretending? Was she faking it when she waited for him in the rain in front of the Civil Registry after he missed his appointment? Adn Rouco closed his eyes slightly and his hand, which held the chip, tensed. The phone rang again, this time from Nico Amengual. When she picked up the phone, Nico Amengual asked her yfully, Have you tried the method I told you about? Is your lion cub pregnant yet?. Are you sure it works?. Of course, Mica hid the pill from me after each incident so as not to dy the shooting, and I specifically asked the doctor, who said that the way to make the pill ineffective was to drink a lot of grapefruit juice after taking her pill, which would greatly cut off the effect of the pill, and as a result, I kept an eye on Mica for a month of drinking grapefruit juice, and Mica got pregnant. Estre Berrocal made dinner and went upstairs to call Adn Rouco for dinner. Adam, its dinner time, you can eat before work. She approached and Adn Roucos dark eyes looked at her with a sullen gesture. Estre Berrocal was so frightened by the look that she unconsciously touched her face: Why are you looking at me like that? Do I have something dirty on my face?. The man led her over to the desk and his hands suddenly reached under her skirt Estre Berrocal was shocked and with a hot little face stopped him, Paulita is still waiting for us to go to dinner Why had he suddenly gotten in the mood? Seeing his sullen and cold face, Estre Berrocal thought he was a little angry that she had rejected him, so she hugged his neck and approached him a little shyly, Wait until after dinner. OK? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 159: Adam, don’t go …… No, I love you now. Adn Rouco, unusually stubborn, pinned her against the desk and lowered his head to kiss her on the lips. Estre Berrocal was momentarily stunned, her legs already spread apart by him. She was sitting on the desk and he was standing between her legs, a forbidden and ambiguous position. Estre Berrocals face burned red, but the mans movements were far from smooth, intruding hard and harsh, and the womans small hands went up to his shoulders, gripping his shirt tightly in pain, leaving wrinkles in his ironed, t shirt. Mmmm Adam Im a little sore But the man had nopassion, only a sullen face, plundering the warmth of his kindness, two somewhat cold words bursting from his thin lips, Be patient! Estre Berrocal unconsciously grabbed his neck and opened her mouth to bite his shoulder in pain. Adn Rouco pushed inside her for an unknown amount of time before releasingpletely. Estre Berrocals face was still flushed from the intense affair, and she leaned against the back of Adn Roucos neck, breathless. Whats wrong with you? She could sense that he was not in his usual mood and asked him softly, in a muted, gentle voice. Downstairs came Paulitas little childish voice. Dad! Star! You have toe down for dinner! Im hungry! Adn Rouco pursed his lips and detached himself from his body without a hint of warmth, limiting himself to saying coldly: Clean yourself up ande down to dinner. Estre Berrocal sat at the desk at first, but then Adn Rouco led her to the sofa in the study and held her for a long time. She got up from the couch and picked up the clothes strewn on one side, her legs were weak and sore, but Adn Rouco had been fully clothed during the whole affair, and it was as if she had seduced him first,pared to her state of undress, but he had started it. A little aggravated at the thought of his roughness, Estre Berrocals small hand tugged at his sleeve as Adn Rouco turned on his long legs to leave. Adam, my legs are weak. Her face reddened unconsciously as she uttered the pouty words, but she could not bear the thought of Adam Rouco treating her so coldly, especially after an intense sexual encounter. Adam Rouco returned her gaze, gathered the clothes to the side and helped her dress, a thinyer of chestnuts rising on her skin as the mans slightly cool fingertips identally touched her skin. She reached up and put her hand back on his neck, caressing his little mouth and asking, Why are you frowning, what have I done to you? Adn Rouco held her white feet as he helped her put on her slippers, his bony hand pausing slightly at her question. Estre Berrocal sat on the sofa and lowered her little face to look at him, resting her hands on his shoulders. Adam? Adn Rouco stood up, one hand in his pocket, looking a little cold, Im fine,e down to dinner. Estre Berrocal, unable to ask any more questions, followed him downstairs. During dinner, Paulita was the only one who chattered, Estre Berrocal responded to the little one and gave him his food, while Adn Rouco kept his face quiet at all times, without a smile or a word. After dinner, Estre Berrocal cleared the table, went to the kitchen and took the little bottle of pills out of her pocket. Just as he pulled one out and was about to eat it. Adn Rouco suddenly arrived from the living room. What are you doing? She flinched in astonishment, dropping the white pill and the ss of water in her hand, whichnded on the tiles with a hard cracking sound, sshing the hot water it contained on her calf with a burning pain. Adn Rouco watched her with a chilling look, his eyes as cold as ice. Estre Berrocal opened her mouth to exin: I . Bute to think of it, what did it matter that he knew she was on the pill, he didnt want her to have his child in the first ce, did he? Youve been on the pill, havent you? She gave a quiet hmmm, I thought you said you didnt want a baby now? Besides, dont we have Paulita?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. The man grabbed her chin and asked teasingly, Dont you want to have a baby now, or dont you want to have my baby? His heart, pounding, sank to the bottom. Seeing that she could not speak, the mans fingers were so hard that they almost crushed her jaw, and she wrinkled her features in pain as she looked at his handsome face with full fury and frowned, Adam . youre hurting me. Hurt me? Now youre giving him a show? When Adn Rouco saw the tear stains flowing from the corners of her eyes, he angrily released her, snatched the pill from her hand and threw it on the floor. The stopper of the small bottle was not screwed on tightly and when it was thrown to the ground with great force, it came off, spilling the white pills inside. Estre Berrocals long eyshes fluttered fiercely. -She was really angry. Adn Rouco stared at her, suppressing his anger, and said apologetically: You dont have to take them anymore! Estre Berrocals body went cold, and when she saw him turn to leave, her little hand immediately grabbed him, Adam, what do you mean? Because I wont be able to use itter. Not in the future Did he mean he would never touch her again? Im just not ready for that yet, I Before she could finish her exnation, Adn Rouco pped her small hand away and looked at her with a narrow, angry look, Estre Berrocal, how many more lies do you have to tell me? No you took action while you were on Beach Ind, I thought you didnt want a child, I Adn Rouco did not want to hear any more hypocritical exnations from her: Thats enough! Estre Berrocals shoulders shook hard at his cold rebuke and she froze in ce. Adn Rouco gave her a cold, restrained look before turning and striding away, Estre Berrocal, almost unconsciously, ran to him and hugged him, wrapping her arms around his waist from behind, Adn, dont go Now she was, again, acting. Afraid that he would leave, afraid that he was no longer interested in her and that he would not be able to gain her trust? Adam Rouco pulled away the small hands that were wrapped tightly around her waist, Let go. I wont, let go of me and youll go Adn Rouco was relentless, and with a little force, he pulled her small hand violently and left the house without looking back. Estre Berrocal chased her to the exit in slippers, but Adn Rouco had already left Las Vis of Repulse Bay in his car, and she chased him for quite a while, watching Adn Roucos car slip out of sight as a cab brushed past and she hurriedly stopped it. Master, please follow the car in front of you!. The cab driver chased her for quite a while before she could barely keep up. The distance was short. Adam Rouco, in the Spyker, looked in the rearview mirror at the cab following him and his dark eyes narrowed slightly. He dialed Julieta Sarinana directly: Ill be right there. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 160: Watching him get intimate with other women Julieta Sarinana for her part was stunned, it had not yet been a week and it was eight oclock in the evening, Adn Rouco hade to her at this time, not for the medicine, and her heart trembled slightly. Yes, Ill wait for you. After hanging up the phone, Juliet Sarinana went to her room and searched for her clothes, finally deciding on the most ordinary silk halter dress in her closet. Although the silk halter dress was ordinary, there was nothing ordinary about wearing a halter dress. I had studied psychology and knew what men liked and what turned them on. She took off her underwear and put on the silk halter dress immediately, with a little faith in her heart.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. When Adn Rouco arrived at Julieta Sarinanas door, the corner of his dark eyes caught a stern glimpse of a slender figure hiding in the corner and following him inside. His gaze deepened and he raised his hand to ring the doorbell of Juliet Sarinanas house. Estre Berrocal, who was hiding behind the wall, tried to follow him, but found the door opened and he was greeted by a beautiful, elegant-looking woman. He froze in his tracks, his footsteps stopped. In her wet and blurry vision, she could clearly see that the woman was wearing only a strapless dress, not even underwear, and that she greeted a man in that state with a smile, which Estre Berrocal, even if she was slow, would have understood. It turns out that Adn Rouco is not the only one who wants it. But hadnt he already known that she couldnt be the one in Adn Roucos heart? What did she have to do with the woman he was dating? Why was she so sad and upset? But the other half of her mind unconsciously thought that Adn Rouco had only been intimate with her and then had immediately left to see another woman Estre Berrocals heart ached so much that she covered her mouth and almost screamed. He saw that the woman who had opened the door for Adn Rouco had embraced him. Not only did Adn Rouco not push the woman away, but he went over to hug her and even smiled at her, a smile that Adn Rouco had not shown her all night. Soon they entered the house and Estre Berrocal dared to go out. She hesitantly approached the door and checked that it was open, stood outside and could see the man and woman in the living room through the thin crack. The woman was gazing lovingly at Adn Rouco, and their heads were so close together that from Estre Berrocals point of view it looked like they were kissing. When Estre Berrocal saw Adn Roucosrge hands around the womans slender waist, tears fell from her eyes, covering her mouth and biting her lips, holding back a choked sob for fear that someone on the inside would notice. She had told herself countless times that she was only close to Adn Rouco for revenge, and yet time and again she had fallen to Adn Roucos onught. When Shen Wangyo humiliated her, he came down from the sky and pulled her out of the cold pool to the shore. Perhaps from that moment on, he dragged not only her person, but also her heart, along with him. In the narrow line of sight, until the man lowered his head to kiss the woman in his arms, Estre Berrocal covered her mouth and, not daring to look any further, turned and fled In the bedroom, Julieta Sarinana was waiting for Adn Roucos kiss with her eyes closed The mans dark eyes lifted with a stern gaze to the empty doorway and he released Juliet Sarinana abruptly. Juliet Sarinana was stunned and opened her eyes to stare at him in disbelief, Adam . you Adn Rouco spoke politely and parsimoniously, Im sorry, I was rude earlier. He was so polite and courteous that he treated her with indifference. Juliet Sarinana was too proud to allow Adam Rouco to stand still in that situation. She hooked her arms around his neck and tried to kiss him, but Adn Rouco pushed her away with a frown, slightly displeased. Julieta Sarinana, I have always considered you a good friend. A good friend? Im just a good friend to you?. Julieta Sarinanaughed bitterly, but lowered the straps of her silk halter dress, the silk halter dress slipped slightly, revealing much of the scenery, Adn I like you, Ive liked you since I was in college, I was studying finance like you, but after I heard about what happened to Analena Lozada, you were devastated, you even got depressed, I begged my tutor for a long time and asked my father to get me contacts, so I switched to psychology as a career, I did it for you, I wanted to cure you, I would give anything for you . .. Adam Roucos dark eyes were trembling, he clearly did not expect Juliet Sarinana to go to such lengths for him, Juliet Sarinana, you dont have to do so much for me. Julieta Sarinana put her arms around him, Adn, I am the one who understands you best and I am the best for you, I know you dont want anyone to know about your condition, lets get married, I am always avable to help you with your treatment and I will treat Paulita well, Adn, marry me, your old girlfriend cared about your schizophrenia, I dont care Juliet Sarinana! Youre out of line! Adn Roucos face suddenly changed when he heard the word schizophrenic! Adam, are you really in love with that Estre Berrocal? She doesnt know anything! If she knew, she would be scared, she doesnt love you that much! You dont want to marry her, the best person for you is me and Im the only one who can be with you all your life! Adam Roucos brow furrowed, he pushed her away and, as he headed for the lobby, turned to her with a sidelong nce, Ill forget what you said today, Juliet Sarinana, if you want to remain my friend. Adam! But in response to her, a door mmed. Juliet Sarinana sat on the carpet, hands covering her face, and burst into tears. She loved him the most and yet he wanted to be her friend? How curious! Estre Berrocal, Estre Berrocal I wanted to see who Estre Berrocal was, who could make Adam so happy! Estre Berrocal ran out of the Blue Bay Tavern. Soon after, thunder began to rumble in the darkening sky. Its going to rain She walked the streets alone, feeling empty, with no ce to put her. It was pouring rain, and she was soaked to the bone, but she didnt want to hide, she just wanted the rain to fall harder, maybe it would wash away the pain in her heart The rain fell for an unknown length of time, and she crouched down in the grass, her arms clinging to herself, her body cold and wet. A ck Bentley appeared in the rain and a man with a ck umbre stepped out of the car. The man reached out with his long legs to the small, cowering figure and, as he had done at the beginning, held out his hand. The rain misted up as it fell, and she looked dazedly, in a blur, at the man holding her umbre. Star? Estre Berrocal reached out, hesitantly, and ced her hand in the mans palm. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 161： Spend the night at Jonathan Tasis’ house! Inside the ck Bentley, Estre Berrocal was soaking wet and shivering, hugging herself. Jonathan Tasis took off the jacket he was wearing and draped it over his slender shoulders, indicating to the driver driving in front of him, Turn up the air conditioning! Yes, President Jonathan. Jonathan Tasis looked at Estre Berrocal, who was curled up in a daze, and after a long silence, he finally asked, Estre, you shouldnt have lost your heart, it was just a deception between you and Adn Rouco, and if you had lost your heart in that deception, in the end, the only one who would have been hurt the most would have been you. You are the only one who will be hurt.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal bit her pale lips hard, her face downcast as she said nothing. She knew that Adn Rouco might not love her, so why was her heart breaking when she saw him with another woman? As the ck Bentley made its way to Jonathan Tasis private vi, the rain continued to fall with no sign of stopping. Jonathan Tasis entered the vi with his arm around Estre Berrocal, holding an umbre. Irene Guilln was about to get out of the car with the cake and head to the vi to look for Jonathan Tasis when she saw him enter the vi with Estre Berrocal in his arms. It was Estre Berrocal again! But what was Estre Berrocal doing at Jonathan Tasis house? Wasnt she with Adn Rouco? Thinking about this, Irene Guilln quickly pulled out her cell phone and took a picture of the scene. The rain was so heavy and they were about to enter that Irene Guilln could not get a clear picture, but when they reached the door, Jonathan Tasis lowered the umbre, put his arm around Estre Berrocal and very carefully took off Estre Berrocals suit, Irene Guilln pressed the shutter and took several erged pictures of the man and the woman, whose faces were blurred but still recognizable. Estre Berrocal was trying to steal from Jonathan Tasis, no way! Jonathan Tasis was the one she wanted first, and if Estre Berrocal wanted to take him away, she would have to be ruthless! But even so, Irene Guillns anger was not relieved as she stared at the cake on the passenger side and gritted her teeth. Tonight he had heard from Uncle Tasis that it was Jonathan Tasis birthday and that Tasis had asked him toe home for his birthday, but Jonathan Tasis had refused and had argued with Uncle Tasis on the phone. And now it had all gone to this Esther. But now Estre Berrocal has ruined everything. But if I hadnt caught Estre Berrocal at Jonathan Tasis vi tonight, she wouldnt have had the chance to reveal her true colors to Adn Rouco! Estre Berrocal was cheating on him so openly that he couldnt me her for telling Adn Rouco! He sent all the photos from his phone, anonymously, to Adn Rouco. After sending them off, he opened the car window, threw the cake from the passenger side straight into the garbage can next door and drove away from the chalet. Adn Rouco was leaving Julieta Sarinanas house when he received a call from Paulita. The little girl cried on the phone, frightened, saying: Daddy! Its thundering and raining, Paulita is afraid! Come back soon. Adam Roucos brow furrowed fiercely, Hasnt Estre returned yet?. Stars not home! Daddye back quickly! Im so scared of thunder! Wooooooooo Dont hang up, daddy will be right back, you wont be afraid if you talk to daddy. Daddy woo woo woo woo woo Adn Rouco was worried and exasperated as the little girl trilled a little milk voice over the phone and cried uncontrobly. Worried about Paulita, on the one hand, and where Estre Berrocal was at the time, on the other. Damn it, the woman had been lying to him the whole time, so why was he worried about her? When Adn Rouco arrived at Las Vis de Repulse Bay, Paulita was there, clutching the phone and crying with fear, her eyes red from crying, and as soon as she saw Adn Rouco return, she dropped the phone and rushed to Adn Roucos side, clinging to hisp. Papa! Paulita is very afraid of thunder. Another p of thunder was heard outside and Paulitas little body shrank in fear. Adn Rouco quickly took the little girl in his arms and said reassuringly, Dont be afraid, daddy is here. Paulitas two little arms clung to Adn Roucos neck and, with her mouth full of tears, she said: Daddy, Paulita doesnt want to sleep alone tonight! Paulita is afraid. Adn Rouco caressed the little girls trembling back: Okay, tonight she sleeps with daddy. Once Paulita calmed down and the little girl fell asleep in his arms, Adn Rouco picked up his cell phone to call Estre Berrocal, but as soon as he opened it he saw an anonymous MMS message. When he clicked on the photo, he saw that it was Jonathan Tasis and Estre Berrocal. Adn Roucos dark eyes stared coldly at the screen, almost frozen. That woman had left Paulita for the night and was spending the night with Jonathan Tasis? And the address where they were pictured was Jonathan Tasis vi! Jonathan Tasis had his arm around Estre Berrocal and they entered the vi as if they were lovers! Adam Rouco was so angry that he wanted to go to Jonathan Tasis vi and catch them in the act of adultery right now! But I couldnt leave Paulita, who would be terrified if she woke up again to the sound of thunder and discovered I wasnt there. He tossed the phone aside and the little one in his arms sniffed her little nose, wrapped her little arms around his neck and snuggled back into his arms, unconsciously murmuring a call to him, Daddy Adn Rouco put his arms around Paulita and caressed her a couple of times, and the little girl fell more asleep. But Adn Rouco could no longer sleep. Estre Berrocal, she had betrayed himpletely! The next morning, Estre Berrocal woke up in the guest room of Jonathan Tasis vi, and it urred to her that she had not been home all night, and that Adn Rouco had probably slept overnight at Casa Pblica Baha Azul. Paulita was alone! Shit,st night it was windy, raining and thundering, Paulita must have been terrified! Estre Berrocal was so sadst night, so sad that she forgot about Paulita, damn it! He was trying to get up and change, but his clothes were all wet from the night before and Jonathan Tasis had brought him a womans nightgown, probably left by the woman who had spent the night at Jonathan Tasis house, and he ran out of the guest room. Jonathan Tasis was about to approach to wake her up when she panicked and said urgently, President Jonathan, could I borrow another womans suit, I have to go back now. Jonathan Tasis said nothing and handed her a new dress, in which she changed and left Jonathan Tasis vi in a hurry, without even eating breakfast. When he took a cab back to Las Vis of Repulse Bay, he saw in the yard that Adn Roucos car had returned. She froze but headed inside, wanting to make sure Paulita was okay. Just as he was about to enter the house, he bumped into Adn Rouco and Paulita at the door. Adn Rouco took Paulita by the hand and took her to school. Adam Roucos dark eyes were cold as he stared at her, his voice was clear and cold: Last night you left Paulita alone, didnt you know she was going to be scared? I She had gone after him, wanted to chase him back, but Adn Rouco looked at Paulita and said, Paulita, you go in first, Ill talk to Estre. Ah. When Paulita entered the room, Adn Rouco looked at her with a harder, more morose gaze. Sorry, its my fault Hardly had Estre Berrocals words of apology ended when Adn Rouco wedged her wrists hard against the wall and asked, Where were youst night? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 162: Strangle her to death! Faced with Adam Roucos fierce and cold interrogation, Estre Berrocal suddenly felt a sh of anger in her heart. Where was Ist night, did you worry about me? Yes, I shouldnt have left Paulitast night, but what about you, you left Paulita too, didnt you?. The mans dark eyes looked at her as if he wanted to eat her, his grip on her wrist tightened inch by inch, almost crushing her bones, his brow furrowed in pain, Adam Rouco, let go of me! Let go? Let go of you for being in cahoots with Jonathan Tasis. Estre Berrocals heart fluttered wildly and her watery eyes stared at him incredulously, Adam Rouco, have you sent someone to follow me? Her insulting words were like a dagger, driven hard into his chest, a knife that saw no blood, but was deadly enough. Im not that boring! She froze and suddenly scoffed, and yes, how was it possible that he had the heart to send someone to follow her when he was in such a hurry to tangle with that Blue Bay Public House. Heh, at this point I was still making a fool of myself! She tugged at the corners of her pale lips, Why ask me if you already know, yes, I was with Jonathan Tasisst night, I spent the night at Jonathan Tasis house!. Estre Berrocal! The man was furious, the veins on his forehead were bulging and his hands were strangling his thin neck! Estre Berrocal coughed violently fromck of air, her face flushed red! Cough, cough cough, cough Adn Roucos hands tightened, inch by inch, and Estre Berrocal could hear the click-click-click-click-click of his neck, and if only Adn Rouco had exerted a little more force, she probably would have died of suffocation! The mans ck eyes were scarlet, like an enraged cheetah, his gaze was cold and insidious until he saw the woman slowly close her eyes, a tear stain slipped from the corner of her eyes and she stopped struggling, then he slowly loosened his grip Estre Berrocal fell to the side of the floor, weak and exhausted, breathing hard and coughing loudly, her neck ached, but not as much as she felt inside.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Suddenly he smiled sadly, stood up and looked at his red neck and said, Adn Rouco, you know what? I remember very well thest time you almost strangled me like this, thest time you did it for Olivia Montes, and this time you almost strangled me again, not because you loved me, not because you were jealous, simply because you couldnt bear the thought of me betraying you! Seeing her pale, weak face, Adam Roucos brow furrowed and he unconsciously raised his hand to push her away. Estre Dont touch me! Estre Berrocal pushed his hand away with a gesture, Adn Rouco, from now on, we are bridge to bridge and road to road. She turned to leave and Adn Rouco cornered her against the wall again. You can start this game and end it whenever you want, Estre Berrocal, youre not going anywhere until I say so! Did he think it was so easy that if she wanted to start the game, he would y along, and if she wanted to end it, he would have to end it with her? From now on, no matter how much trust she asked him for, he would make her pay for it, with interest! What are you doing! Estre Berrocal looked at him in horror as Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist, his thin lips curved in a smile that sent shivers down her spine. What do you mean, what are you going to do? Send Paulita to school, of course, do you want Paulita to know were fighting? Estre Berrocal was stunned for a moment, she was already being pushed into the car by Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocals little face went out, Adn Rouco, you Over there, Paulita had run out of the house with her little school bag on her back and looked at Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal with a quizzical look on her face, Dad, Estre, were you arguing? Adn Rouco gathered his emotions and smiled slightly without moving: Of course not, get in the car and take you to school. Paulita looked at the two adults strangely, and when they reached the car and sat in the back with Estre Berrocal, the little girl looked up and saw the obvious red marks on Estre Berrocals neck and asked curiously, Estre, what happened to your neck? Estre Berrocal froze, touched her neck and said: Me, Im fine, I didnt sleep wellst night. Paulita was convinced and said with a soft Oh and a thoughtful Dont wring your neck again tonight, Estre, its going to hurt. Estre Berrocal gave a distracted yes and raised her hand to caress Paulitas little head. After taking Paulita to daycare, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were the only ones left in the car. Estre Berrocal had thought that Adn Rouco would not send her to work at Yahua Film and Television Company, but instead, Adn Rouco left her at Yahua Film and Television Company. Even as he was about to get out of the car, he looked at her in the rearview mirror with those stern ck eyes and warned her, Ill pick you up from work tonight, dont run away before then. Estre Berrocal pressed her palms together, she was beginning to lose track of Adn Rouco, the man was so unpredictable, why was he keeping her close when he knew she had been with Jonathan Tasis the night before? However, Adam Rouco probably did not know about her rtionship with Jonathan Tasis until now, probably Adam Rouco was just upset because she had spent the night at Jonathan Tasis house. But Estre Berrocal was oblivious to the situation and simply replied indifferently: Understood, Ill wait for you. Now that Adn Rouco was afraid of him, it would be difficult to win his trust again. Once inside the office, she went to the bathroom and used the foundation and powder she carried in her purse to try to cover up the pinches on her neck. But the pinch marks were so obvious that they wouldnt go away in a while, even with foundation and powder, and she looked at the womans pale face in the mirror, utterly defeated. Why was he messing it all up now. He said he wanted to earn Adn Roucos trust and help avenge his fathers death, but instead he had sunk again and again into the ster affection Adn Rouco had given him. At this moment, the scene that still lingers in his mind is the night Adn Rouco spent at the Blue Bay Public House, embracing that woman. He took a deep breath and took a long moment to calm his emotions in the bathroom before heading to the design department. In the afternoon, Jonathan Tasis called her at the office. Jonathan Tasis nced at the red marks on her neck and asked with a frown, Did Adam Rouco make a pass at you when you came back this morning? Estre Berrocal shook her head, No, its just that I already knew I had spent the night at your housest night and I was angry. Jonathan Tasis reached over and raised his hand to touch the marks on Estre Berrocals neck, Estre Berrocal unconsciously recoiled, President Jonathan? Why are you nervous, I just wanted to see the wound on your neck. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 163: I’m not interested in your Brother Jonathan, not at all! Jonathan Tasis took a close look at the pinches on Estre Berrocals neck, Adn Rouco sure hit hard, I told you not to be fooled by the little heat he gave you. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva, took a step back and lowered her gaze, President Jonathan, dont worry, I wont be that stupid again. Jonathan Tasis hand froze in the air for a few seconds, his thin lips curved into a slight smile, and he finally withdrew his hand and copied it into his pants pocket, Thats good. Jonathan Tasis turned to his desk and asked, By the way, the chip thing Before he could finish his question, Estre Berrocal spoke abruptly to cover it up, Ive seen the chip, but Adn Rouco is too defensive and I need a little more time. Star, dont forget what you are after, Adam Rouco may already know your impure motives, and if you go soft and fall in love with him again at this moment, do you know what the consequences will be? Is that not only will you not have avenged your father, but it will have cost you. Estre Berrocals small hands, which had dropped down the sides of her skirt, tensed as she took a deep breath, looked at Jonathan Tasis and said solemnly, President Jonathan, give me a few more days and Ill do my best to get that chip. Do what you can, Estre, I want you to give it your all, at this point, you and Adn Rouco, there is no longer a chance. She stood there rigid, the coldness rising from the soles of her feet, her body tingling a little. In his mind, the scene at the Blue Bay tavern shed through his mind. Adn Rouco was in love with Analena Lozada, had been in love with her for years, and had Blue Bay Public House, so what was she, whose only value to Adn Rouco was that she was Paulitas real mother? Adn Rouco doesnt trust me as much now, and Im going to regain his trust as fast as I can. Im sure youll be able to do it. Estre Berrocal left Jonathan Tasis office not only relieved, but with more pressure on her shoulders. He slid his phone, should he initiate a call to Adn Rouco and make amends? But she had just said she wanted to break with him, and making peace so deliberately now would make Adn Rouco suspicious. He was about to return to the design department with his cell phone in his hand when he suddenly received several MMS messages. Although you couldnt see the mans face in the photo, you could see Lucrecia Javiers charming face, and Estre Berrocal knew without thinking who the man in the photo was. Despite the fact that Adn Rouco and Lucrecia Javier had been set up by Jonathan Tasis, and that she had even participated in the affair, she was obsessed with the illusion that nothing had happened between Adn Rouco and Lucrecia Javier that day at the hotel. He sucked it up, deleted all those photos and text messages and ignored them. Hardly had Estre Berrocal left when Tulio Moralez, Jonathan Tasis assistant, knocked on the door to inform her. President Jonathan, Miss Irene is here. Outside, Irene Guilln had barged in without permission on her high heels, Brother Jonathan!. Jonathan Tasis, hearing that delicate voice, a hint of disgust crept into his eyes, but his face smiled distantly, What are you doing here? Irene Guillns mother, Doria Guilln, was now the second wife of her father, Berto Tasis, and Irene Guilln was naturally half-daughter of the Tasis Group, although Jonathan Tasis had never admitted it in his mind. Irene Guillen enters with her bag, Brother Jonathan, Uncle Tasis knows Im an art and design student, so he asked me toe work for you. In fact, it was Doria Guilln who deliberately brought up the subject in front of Berto Tasis so that he would offer Irene Guilln a job, mentioning several times the Yahua Film and Television Company, so that Irene Guilln would get her wish. The reason Irene Guilln came to the Yahua Film and Television Company was not to work, but to see Jonathan Tasis more often and to be able to establish a rtionship with him. Jonathan Tasis looked at Irene Guilln: Are you also an art and design student?. Irene Guillen whined and pouted, Yes, Brother Jonathan, if you reject me, I will be humiliated and my mother will say again that I am useless. Why would Estre Berrocal be able to work in the Yahua Film and Television Company and she, Irene Guilln, could not? How can I not love you, you are the daughter of Ta Guilln, I am going to show my face to Ta Guilln, if not you, Tulio Moralez, take Irene to the design department. Tulio Moralez nodded, Okay, President Jonathan, Miss Irene, please escort me to the design department. Irene Guillen was pleased to hear Jonathan Tasis call her Irene so delicately, Brother Jonathan, Ill introduce myself to the design department. As Irene Guillen headed for the door, Jonathan Tasis called Tulio Moralez and said, Oh, yes, and tell the design director to take care of Irene. Yes, President Jonathan. Irene Guillens face flushed with embarrassment and she jumped to her feet, it seemed that Brother Jonathan had her in mind!This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. After Tulio Moralez left the office with Irene Guillen, Jonathan Tasis grimaced and grunted. Estre Berrocal is sitting at her workstation, distracted, when Tulio Moralez leads Irene Guilln to the design department. Before entering the directors office, Irene Guilln looked provocatively at Estre Berrocal and growled triumphantly. Estre Berrocals right eyelid fluttered, how did Irene Guillne to work for the Yahua Film and Television Company? When Irene Guilln came out of the directors office, Tulio Moralez asked her, Miss Irene, where would you like to sit? Irene Guilln looked around therge area of the office and finally settled on the workstation next to Estre Berrocal, pointed and said, Mr. Tulio, Id like to sit in that seat, is that okay? Of course. Before the admiring gaze of those present, Irene Guilln proudly sat down at the workstation next to Estre Berrocal. During the lunch break, Estre Berrocal went to the roof to let off steam because she was depressed, and after a while of silence, Irene Guilln followed her to the roof. You didnte to the rooftop by yourself, did you?. The mocking, high-pitched female voice behind her caused Estre Berrocal to frown slightly and look back, I thought you werent interested in art or design at all. What brings you to work for the Yahua Film and Television Company? Irene Guillen jumped on her heels, I wasnt interested in design, but now Im interested in art and design, arent I? Youre not going to seduce Brother Jonathan right under my nose. Heh, so hes here to spy on her! Estre Berrocal said disdainfully, Dont worry, Im not interested in your Brother Jonathan, not at all! Estre Berrocal, you think I believe your bullshit! Dont think I dont know that you were bothering Brother Jonathanst night! Estre Berrocals watery eyes trembled as she looked coldly at Irene Guilln: So it was you!. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 164: Alone in a room, what do you think we did? I what? Irene Guilln then recalled that Adn Rouco, to whom she had passed the photo of Estre Berrocal with Jonathan Tasis the night before, had seen Estre Berrocal looking at her with annoyance and again justified herself: You have dared to do it and you have been afraid that I will reveal your true nature Are you afraid that I will reveal your true nature? You have been seeing Adam Rouco and Brother Jonathan at the same time, Estre Berrocal, you are shameless! Have you said enough? What, you dare to do that and you wont let me say it? Estre Berrocal stared at her with a cold stare that made Irene Guilln feel a little shaky. You and your mother took my fathers life-saving money, and before I could get even with you, you came to me first! At that, Irene Guillen felt a bit ridiculous, Estre Berrocal, would Adam Rouco still favor you in your current situation? Now Im the daughter of Uncle Tasis, with the Tasis Group behind me, and besides, Brother Jonathan is sure to help me! Do you think you can beat me? Estre Berrocal scoffed: Well, well see. With those words, Estre Berrocal lifted her leg to leave when Irene Guilln stopped her, What exactly did you and Brother Jonathan do at the chaletst night! What do you think, do I have to tell you in detail what I did with your Brother Jonathanst night, alone in the same room? Irene Guilln gritted her teeth: Estre Berrocal! Youre a bitch. Youre the same way, Irene Guilln, isnt that how you once robbed Ivn Martnez?. After Estre Berrocal left the rooftop, Irene Guilln took out the recorder in her pocket and pressed the pause button, her red lips curved and a sinister gleam in her eyes. If Adn Rouco listened to the audio, Estre Berrocal would be very disappointed. Even if Adn Rouco didnt like it, Estre Berrocal had at least been his wife. How could a man at the top of the pyramid like Adn Rouco put up with his wife cheating on him with another man behind his back? Estre Berrocal is another mans mistress, and she doesnt even have the self-awareness to do it, so she deserves to be dumped by Adn Rouco! In the afternoon, Irene Guilln went to the directors office to ask to leave and came out with her purse in her hand. The design department whispered. Irene Guilln is not here to work, shes here to y, I envy her!. He is half Tasis Group, his mother is now the wife of the president of Tasis Group, he is here to work for the Yahua Film and Television Company, surely to have fun!. Adn Rouco was about to go to a meeting when Santino Yepes pushed open the door. Boss, Irene Guilln hase to see you. Irene Guilln? Adn Rouco frowned slightly, how dare she go to him after that party where he had forced her to jump into the pool? Hm, Im not avable, let him go. Adn Rouco was in a very bad mood today and was in no mood to deal with Irene Guilln. Santino Yepes frowned and hesitated, saying: But . Irene Guillen said with conviction that she had something in her hands that the Chief wanted to know, and that the Chief would regret it if he did not see her. It is about Miss Estre. Adam Roucos brow furrowed further and a hint of hostility appeared under his eyes, Send him in. When Irene Guilln entered the office, she looked at the handsome man sitting in the ck executive chair and for a moment her eyes straightened. No wonder this man had such a bad temper, with so many women bothering him in the North, he hadnt looked at Adam Rouco the first few times, but now, on closer inspection, he seemed even more stunning than Jonathan Tasis. Just as Irene Guilln froze, the mans cold, stern voice rang out: Youd better have something important on your mind!. Adn Rouco may have a cold and frightening demeanor, but Irene Guilln was no slouch. She approached and smiled charmingly, President Rouco, I know you are a busy man with a lot on your mind, I wont keep you long. Irene Guilln took a tape recorder out of her limited edition Herms bag, ced it on her desk and put it in front of Adn Roucos eyes. What is this? Wont President Rouco find out if he listens to him?. Adn Rouco gave her a stern look and pressed the y button on the recorder with his long fingers, and a conversation between two women appeared on the recorder. One was Irene Guillns, the other, Estre Berrocals, with whom he was all too familiar. What the hell did you dost night at the chalet with Brother Jonathan!. What do you think, do I have to tell you in detail what I did with your Brother Jonathanst night, when we were alone together in the same room? Irene Guilln gritted her teeth: Estre Berrocal! Youre a bitch. Youre right, Irene Guilln, isnt that how you once robbed Ivn Martnez?. Adn Roucos handsome face darkened an octave as he listened to the contents of the tape recorder, and his eyes froze. Irene Guilln even felt the air around her freeze. But when he saw the long fingers of Adn Rouco, squeezing the green and white knuckles of the tape recorder, he suddenlyughed. Hm, Estre Berrocal, for once, wont hell leave you Adn Rouco? Irene Guilln gauged the mans mood and said, somewhat smugly, President Rouco, are you still satisfied with this recording I have provided you? Adn Roucos dark eyes shed as he examined Irene Guilln with a chilling chill. Do you know what will happen if you lie to me?. Irene Guilln shuddered unconsciously, but then she had the courage to say, Its easy to find out if its true or not, President Rouco can call a technician and check it out. Would I be so stupid as to lie to President Rouco about something like that? Fuck you. Irene Guilln froze, without responding. Adn Roucos voice rose and he suddenly growled, Get out!. Irene Guilln was terrified, that man was so unpredictable! She had helped him unmask Estre Berrocal as the bitch she was! And he tells her to go away! Get lost, dont be mean! Irene Guilln grabbed the strap of her purse and ran out of the office in terror before the frightened gaze of Adn Rouco. As soon as Irene Guilln left, Adn Rouco smashed the tape recorder he was holding against the wall, where it fell to the floor with a crash and broke in half, making a small crater in the wall. When Santino Yepes came in, he saw what was on the floor and spoke cautiously: Boss, the words of that woman Irene Guilln are not to be trusted. Irene Guillns words could not be trusted! But Estre Berrocals unmistakable voice on the tape recorder could not be trusted? She gave him enough confidence, but what was that woman doing, taking advantage of his confidence over and over again! Extract the audio from the recorder and have the technician check if its synthetic! Yes, boss. Five minutester, Santino Yepes approached with the recorders memory card. Adn Rouco asked in a cold voice: Have you found anything?.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Santino Yepes pursed his lips and his face was serious: Boss, here there may be some misunderstanding, I think Miss Estre was Adn Rouco immediately cut him off: This audio is real, isnt it? Santino Yepes froze and had to nod: Yes, the technology did not detect any synthesized part, its real. Adam Rouco squeezed the card, squeezed his fingers inch by inch and crushed the memory card to pieces! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 165: Don’t you love it when I’m so bad? Estre Berrocal did not see Adn Roucos car when she passed under the Yahua Film and Television Company building on her way home from work. He waited about ten minutes, but did not see Adam Rouco, who had told him to wait for him in the morning and that he would be angry if he went straight back to Las Vis of Repulse Bay. When the call came in, it was Santino Yepes who answered the phone. Is Adam Rouco still out of service?. Miss Estre, the boss is still busy, why doesnt hee directly to the Rouco Group and wait for you?. Estre Berrocal did not suspect anything and said in a calm voice: Yes, Ill be right there. The Yahua Film and Television Company is not far from the Rouco Group, less than a ten-minute walk away. She entered the Rouco Group building, got on the elevator and watched him go up, thinking about how she would be relieved with Adn Roucoter. Arriving on the sixty-sixth floor, Estre Berrocal approached the presidents office just as Santino Yepes was leaving. Mr. Santino, is Adn Rouco in there?. The boss is in. Estre Berrocal nodded and raised her foot to enter, but Santino Yepes stopped her, Miss Estre, youd better take her to the living room and wait! Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, Are you gathered?. No sooner had this question been asked than a delicate womans voice suddenly came from the office. President Rouco you are very bad! You tickle me a lot and it hurts. Estre Berrocals heart sank hard. What is Adn Rouco doing there? Santino Yepes blushed and stammered, Miss Estre, actually BOSS he Inside, another ambiguous sound of femaleughter was heard, Oops no more my legs are so weak bad Dont you love it when Im this bad? The man flirted teasingly, cajoling the woman with petnt grunts. Estre Berrocal blushed with embarrassment as she hooked her lips into a soft mockingugh. Its so obvious, what else do I have to ask?. He swallowed saliva, clenched his fist and bit his lip: Since President Rouco is so busy, I will go first and leave President Rouco in a good mood. She could no longer hear the flirting in the office, but as soon as she turned around, Santino Yepes called out to her, Miss Estre. The boss has said you cant leave without his permission. Estre Berrocals fingertips, pinched, was Adn Rouco deliberately humiliating her? Inside the office, the woman sitting on Adn Roucospins: President Rouco, who is making all this noise outside? Im not in the mood for it. Adn Rouco snarled, Whos out there? Santino Yepes was stunned and was quick to report, Boss, its Miss Estre. The woman inside growled, Who is Miss Estre, President Rouco? Why are you calling another woman? You are a pain in the ass. Estre Berrocal clearly heard Adn Rouco say, without emotion, She is just an insignificant woman, who has no right topete with you. His face quickly turned white. No matter He kept her close simply because she was Paulitas real mother. In the office, Adn Rouco coldly ordered, Send him in!. Santino Yepes unconsciously looked at Estre Berrocal, Miss Estre, the boss wants you toe in Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and adjusted her emotions before entering the office. When he arrived at the office, he saw the woman sitting in Adn Roucos arms, none other than Lucrecia Javier, who not long ago had lied that she was pregnant by Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocals teary eyes fluttered. Seeing Estre Berrocal, Lucrecia Javier threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck with more glee: President Rouco, put me down, you called her, Im shy! Estre Berrocal saw that Adn Roucosrge hands, entangled around Lucrecia Javiers watery waist, were incredibly intimate, and she only gave him a cold nce before looking back at Lucrecia Javier, saying in a low, soft voice to the woman in her arms, Now youre pregnant, of course Im going to hug you. Oh, leave it, the doctor said that in the first trimester the fetus is very unstable and that we should not give importance to the pregnancy. Estre Berrocal turned white as a sheet! How is it possible that Adn Rouco not to have said that Lucrecia Javier was not pregnant? Could it be, could it be that they had had sex again afterwards? He stood there with a basin of ice-cold water pouring down from the top of his head to the soles of his feet, cold to the bone! He wanted to approach Adn Rouco and ask him why Lucrecia Javier was pregnant. But who was she to ask that, when she had put Lucrecia Javier in Adn Roucos bed? He looked at Adn Rouco and his eyes moistened. Out of the corner of his eye, Adn Rouco caught a glimpse of Estre Berrocal, her face small, pale and bloodless, and a slight shiver ran through his heart. President Rouco, what are you doing calling her! Being there in our way. Estre Berrocal lowered her teary eyes, the corners of her lips curved in self-deprecation: President Rouco, if there is nothing else, Ill leave you! He turned to leave the office, not knowing if the tears he was holding back would flow uncontrobly if he stayed any longer! Freeze! The man behind her, in a cold, stern voice, called out to her. Adn Rouco lets go of Lucrecia Javier and approaches her with great strides, grabbing her wrist with a bit of force, with a bit of brusqueness. Estre Berrocal frowns: Adn Rouco, what are you doing? You think I told you toe here and stand around! Then what do you want! Adam Roucos gaze was merciless as he ordered: Lucrecia is thirsty, go get her a ss of water. Estre Berrocals blue and white knuckles felt as if a sharp knife had been plunged into her heart, so deep and painful that she nearly suffocated. Okay, Im going. After Adn Rouco released her, Estre Berrocal turned around and quickly left the office, and as soon as she left, tears rolled down her face. But why did she have to cry, she was close to Adn Rouco for one reason and one reason only, revenge! She reminded herself, but the tears kept flowing like a dam. In the pantry next door, he took a good while to adjust his emotions and regain someposure before re-entering the office with the ss of water. Lucrecia Javier grunted in disgust and rolled her eyes, Why are you so slow when they tell you to go get a ss of water? Im dying of thirst. Estre Berrocal, without saying a word, handed Lucrecia Javier the ss of water. Lucrecia Javier took it, took a small sip and spit it out, Yuck, this water is so cold, do you want me to get sick with it? Im pregnant now, do you take responsibility if my baby freezes in my belly?. Estre Berrocal stood still, motionless, and Adn Rouco scolded her: Didnt you hear me? Go get a new ss. Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and smiled coldly: Yes, Miss Estre, Im going to get a hot one right now!. Lucrecia Javier snorted coldly, with an air of superiority. As Estre Berrocal poured herself a new cup of hot water and handed it to Lucrecia Javier, thetter had just touched the lids when she spilled the hot water and sshed it on the back of Estre Berrocals hand, frowning and shouting, You did that on purpose! What hot water! Youre trying to scald me to death. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 166: What, to keep your body for Jonathan Tasis? Estre Berrocals skin was sensitive and delicate, and the back of her hand immediately reddens and looks a little sore after having arge ss of hot water poured on it. Adn Roucos eyes sank. But the next moment, he took Lucretia Javiers hand between his own and asked with concern, Are you burned? Lucrecia Javier pouted: My hand hurts a lot. Did he want to burn our baby?. The pain on the back of Estre Berrocals hand had been numbed by the pain in her heart. Adn Rouco red at her, then grabbed Lucrecia Javier and left the office, and when he saw Estre Berrocal standing there frozen, he said in a cold voice: Why dont youe and wait for a ride? The words were a clear mockery of hisck of qualifications. Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and followed her, assuring herself that she could leave Adn Rouco as soon as she had the chip, and that it was okay for her to suffer a little to avenge her fathers death. Adn Rouco carried Lucrecia Javier in his arms to the elevator and did not abandon her at any moment, pampering her. Lucrecia Javier was even more pleased with herself, showing Estre Berrocal all the way. When they arrived at the parking lot, Adn Rouco ordered Estre Berrocal: You drive. It is clear that Estre Berrocal was being used as her driver. On the way, Adn Rouco and Lucrecia Javier sit in the back seat, kissing, and Estre Berrocal does not have the courage to look in the rearview mirror to see them kissing. But if she had looked in the rearview mirror, she would have realized that Adn Roucos eyes were, at all times, on her. When they arrived at Las Vis of Repulse Bay, Adn Rouco took Lucrecia Javier out of the car. Estre Berrocal could not resist: Paulita is still in the nursery, Im going to pick her up . No need, I have asked the old man to pick up Paulita and take her back to La Vi Rouco, in the meantime, Paulita is noting to stay here. Heh, even Paulita had to detach herself for Lucrecia Javiers peace of mind to breastfeed her baby?This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. He swallowed saliva and said, Im afraid Ill bother you here, Ill go back to La Vi Berrocal. Wait, whos going to take care of Lucretia if you leave?. Estre Berrocals wound, as if she had been sprinkled with salt, was so painful that she could hardly breathe. Once inside the vi, Adn Rouco went upstairs to his study to attend to business, and Lucrecia Javier sat on the sofa in the living room downstairs, getting high on melon seeds and spitting the rinds all over the floor. Estre Berrocal did not give it any importance and tried to go back to her room to sleep when Lucrecia Javier called her. Sweep the melon rinds off the floor, Adam has a fetish for cleanliness and doesnt like the floor to be so dirty. Estre Berrocal scoffed, If you know that Adn Rouco has a fetish for cleanliness, why did you spit melon rinds on the floor? Lucrecia Javier stood up and threw a package of uneaten melon seeds straight to the floor. I just want you to serve me, what do you think, didnt you hear that Adam asked you to take care of me, that Im now pregnant? Lucretia Javier raised her hand and rubbed her belly, If you make me mad and I get pregnant, do you think Adam will let you go? Estre Berrocal picked up a broom, walked over and gave Lucrecia Javier a couple of whacks on the neck of the foot. Miss Estre, how am I going to sweep if you dont get out of the way? Lucrecia Javier was about to lose her temper when out of the corner of her eye she suddenly saw Adn Rouco leaving the studio and deliberately fell to the floor, Ah! Estre Berrocals watery eyes trembled, then she realized that the woman was trying to frame her! Lucretia Javier, who had fallen to the ground, cried out in pain, Adam! Shes trying to kill the baby Im carrying! Shes just jealous of me. Adn Rouco came down the stairs in a hurry and pushed Estre Berrocal aside. Estre Berrocal froze for a few seconds as she was pushed. She didnt even believe that Adn Rouco would put her aside for Lucrecia Javier! Adn Rouco lifted the woman off the floor and ced her on the sofa, his dark eyes staring at her with cold, stern eyes, Estar Berrocal! Estre Berrocal just felt ridiculous, she had her Paulita, why would she be jealous of Lucrecia Javier! Adam Rouco, since you think Im going to provoke her to have an abortion, you better tell me to get the hell out of here, because as long as Im in this vi, Ill probably provoke the baby in her womb at every opportunity!. Provocative, did you think I would let her go so easily? Adam! Do you hear me? This evil woman is trying to hurt me and our baby! Get her out of here! Adn Rouco remained impassive, his dark eyes fixed on Estre Berrocals obstinate face. A moment ago you were about to make Lucrecia miscarry, and you think Im going to let you go so easily? From now on, if anything happens to Lucrecia or the baby shes carrying in her womb, Ill throw it in your face! If Lucretia miscarries, you will stay in this vi forever. Lucrecia Javiers eyes widened. What? Why did it sound so strange? To keep this Estre Berrocal in this vi for the rest of her life? She was still hoping to marry Adn Rouco, and to leave this woman here would be an eyesore! Lucrecia Javier tugged on Adn Roucos sleeve and said, Adn. Im afraid that, if you stay here, sooner orter I will lose my son. Adam Roucos dark eyes shone, Dont worry, Im here, I wont let him hurt you or the baby. Lucrecia Javier: At the end of the day, Estre Berrocal had prepared the food but had not eaten it herself, as she had gone upstairs some time ago. Only Adn Rouco and Lucrecia Javier were at the table. Lucrecia Javier, seeing that Estre Berrocal was not there and that it was so easy to have them both, immediately gave Adn Rouco a te to eat. Adam, eat more. Adam Rouco looked at the te of food, his dark eyes cold, put down his chopsticks and said in a cold voice, You can eat by yourself. He got up and left the table. Lucrecia Javier frowned: But you havent even eaten a few bites yet!. If you want to stay here longer, dont be so noisy!. Adn Rouco turned his back to him and, with these unspoken words, lifted his long legs and climbed the stairs. Lucrecia Javier threw the chopsticks angrily. When Adn Rouco went upstairs, he found that Estre Berrocal had moved into the guest room without him having to tell her! Hes not usually so well-behaved, but at times like this, hes very well-behaved! Estre Berrocal was lying in bed, lost in thought, when the door suddenly unscrewed. He turned around and saw Adn Rouco striding in with a stern, cold look on his face. You, what are you doing here! What was he doing in his room instead of having dinner with Lucretia Javier? Adn Rouco opened the door with a bang, loosened his neck tie with his long fingers and sneered: This is my vi, do I have to tell you which room Im going into? Estre Berrocal sat up defensively, I didnt mean that, I just thought you should go keep Lucrecia Javierpany! As soon as she finished speaking, Adn Rouco violently pulled her from the side of the bed to this side! Her whole body, nted in his arms. A wave of revulsion ran through his nose at the scent of her feminine perfume. Let go of me! Lucrecia Javier is downstairs, arent you afraid hell see you? But Adn Rouco ignored her, pinned her to the bed and kissed her head. Estre Berrocal dodged and dodged, but Adn Rouco lost his patience and grabbed her chin with his long fingers and held it in ce, his anger spilling over his little face, What, you wont even let me touch you? To keep your body for Jonathan Tasis? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 167: Tearing her apart Adam Rouco, let go of me! Arent you afraid that Lucrecia Javier wille up and see us Lucrecia Javier is pregnant and cant serve, you do it! Adn Roucos deliberately humiliating words sent shivers down Estre Berrocals spine, and she stared at him with a pale face: Adn Rouco, dont touch me! The man who was pouncing on her had a frightful face, like that of a sorcerer from hell, terrible and cruel. Estre Berrocal didnt know how long she had been suffering in silence when Lucrecia Javiers shrill female voice came from outside the door, Ah . you, you! Lucrecia Javier burst in and stood in the doorway, frozen for a moment, not expecting to see such a scene. Adam Roucos handsome face was shadowed, his dark eyes shone with a frighteningly sharp light, and from his thin lips came only one word: Out! Lucrecia Javier was so frightened that she immediately stepped back. Only then did Adn Rouco let go of Estre Berrocal, who was already lying on the bed like a broken puppet, her eyes fixed on the ceiling, her face pale and emotionless, except for the tears that slid down the corners of her eyes, revealing what was on her mind. Adn Rouco stood by the bed, quickly smoothing his disheveled clothes, and looked at Estre Berrocal with a deep, cold andplex gaze. As the man turned to leave the room, Estre Berrocals hoarse voice slowly opened, Adn Rouco, since Lucrecia Javier already has your son, lets break up. The upright figure of Adn Rouco, his back to her, paused slightly. Even if it was just to steal his chip and keep him, would he refuse to continue to do so? Estre Berrocal, you provoked me first, and now you say stop me in the middle of this, there are no such rules. Adn Rouco said these words in a cold voice and left the guest room with great strides. Estre Berrocal slowly closed her eyes as two tears rolled down her face. I was really at the point of not being able to take it anymore. When Adn Rouco came out of the guest room, Lucrecia Javier approached her. Adam! How could you get involved with Estre Berrocal! If you want, I can help you!. Adam Rouco lowered his dark eyes and looked sternly at Lucretia Javiers arm around him, Let him go. Not me, whats so good about that Estre Berrocal, shes like a dead fish!. I told you to let her go! Adn Rouco raised his voice so much that Lucrecia Javier let go and took a big step back, looking fearfully at the man and stammering, You, why are you so aggressive Adn Rouco scoffed and looked sarcastically at her stomach: Arent you pregnant? Arent you afraid to get rid of the baby?. The corners of Lucrecia Javiers mouth twitched, what the hell did this man mean! One minute he was gentle with her, and the next he was so ruthless, it was divisive! But shes in residence now, there will be plenty of opportunities to seduce himter! In the bathroom, Adn Rouco was taking a shower. Lucrecia Javier heard the sound of running water inside and pushed the door to enter, only to find it closed by the man. This Adam Rouco, you werent watching out for him, were you? When the man came out of the bathroom, his eyes filled with disgust and contempt at the sight of Lucrecia Javier. Out. Lucrecia Javier did not want to miss such a good opportunity, Adam, I want to sleep in your room tonight, you wont deny me, right?. Even if a man is ruthless, he wouldnt say no to a woman as beautiful as her, would he? Adam Roucos hand, which was holding the towel to wipe his hair, was slightly dazed, and he looked back at her with a deeper meaning, with a dark aura shing in his dark eyes. Half a minuteter, Adn Rouco was sitting in front of hisputer, working on business, and Lucrecia Javier was sitting on the bed, forced to emit a grunt. What was wrong with this man, asking him to fuck and screaming! He could do it, couldnt he? Could it be that I could not? A strange thought slips through Lucrecia Javiers mind Adn Rouco is not a man of the world, is he? Shes been around a lot of rich people, and none of them have been able to do it! I didnt know that Adn Rouco was also a loser! But she didnt give up and was about to throw herself at Adn Rouco when the man pushed her straight to the ground. Adn Roucos tone was cold: If you are restless, go away. Lucretia Javier, who had fallen to the ground, not forgetting to act, clutched her stomach and blurted out, Adam, arent you afraid of hurting our baby?This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. The baby? the mans narrow dark eyes narrowed dangerously, Dont you know better than anyone whether theres a child or not? A shiver ran down Lucrecia Javiers back and her sweaty pores bristled. He had to meekly get up, sit back down and continue to feign a grunt. Adn Rouco stood to one side, calmly ordering, Shout louder. Lucrecia Javier looked mischievously at Adn Rouco, but did as she was ordered and shouted louder and more flirtatiously. Estre Berrocal, who was in the next room, could clearly hear the ambiguous screams. Every sound was like a sharp dagger thrust hard into his heart. Estre Berrocal rushed into the bathroom, squatted by the toilet and vomited. But he couldnt throw up anything, he hadnt eaten much all day and his insides were churning and burning at the moment. Lucrecia Javiers screams went on for who knows how long, and she hid in a corner of the bathroom with her hands over her ears before the screams stopped, but her mind was scrambled. The night was as cold as water, and she sat on the cold bathroom floor, not knowing when her consciousness was clouding and her eyes darkening, and her body was cold and hot If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 168: He does nothing but consent to her deceitfulness towards him In the middle of the night, Adn Rouco heard no movement in the guest room, remembering that the woman had not eaten anything tonight, his brow furrowed, but he was relieved and entered the guest room with his long legs. When he pushed open the door, he did not see Estre Berrocal. Adn Rouco searched the room and saw nothing. When he entered and pushed open the bathroom door, he saw a woman passed out in a corner, passed out on the cold tiles of the floor. Adam Roucos dark eyes sank and he stepped forward to take her in his arms. Star! Adn Rouco stroked her pale, bloodless face, but the little woman in his arms did not respond at all, as if she had fainted. Adn Rouco took her in his arms and carried her to the bed, where he called Esteban Zaragosa while raising his hand to Estre Berrocals forehead. It was warm to the touch. Damn, the woman had a high fever. When the call came in, Esteban Zaragosa was on call at the hospital: Hello, Adn? Is it convenient for you toe to The Vis at Repulse Bay now? This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Lucrecia Javier came in from next door and, not being able to read peoples minds, ran up to Adn Rouco and pouted, Adn! She must be pretending to be sick to fool you! Dont be fooled by her. Adam Roucos dark eyes were cold and stern, with a sinister aura. Go away and may I never see you again!. Lucrecia Javier looked at him incredulously and, rubbing her stomach, said: Im not leaving, why are you going to throw me out? A child? Adn Rouco put it bluntly, I didnt even touch you, how did you get pregnant? Lucrecia Javier was shocked to the core, You, you. how did you know Do you think Im really going to be fooled by such a dirty trick? If you dont leave, I dont mind calling the police to arrest you. That look on Adam Roucos face, that tone of voice, it was no joke either, Lucrecia Javier was so scared that her legs faltered, if that man really held a grudge for what he had drugged her before. she was afraid of wringing his neck! Lucrecia Javier was so frightened that she stumbled out of the room and bumped into Esteban Zaragosa as she reached the door. Esteban Zaragosa frowned, striding in with his medicine cab, and said in a soft voice, Whats wrong? Adn Rouco stared at the little woman in the bed with a deep frown. I think she has a fever. Esteban Zaragosa picked up the thermometer, looked at Adn Rouco and said: You should do it, put it under your armpit. Adn Rouco pursed his lips and nodded, just as he touched Estre Berrocals arm, she resisted, Dont touch me. Adn Rouco go away Adam Roucos hand, which held the thermometer, was slightly dazed. Esteban Zaragosa gave her a deep, yful look and teased, It looks like the patient has a deep grudge against you. Adn Rouco, who did not like to be rejected, least of all by Estre Berrocal, reached out and held her small, restless hand down, hisrge hand forced into her shirt and ced the thermometer under her armpit. Esteban Zaragosa smiled faintly and said nothing: I thought Paulita was the only one who had called me in the middle of the night in such a hurry, but from now on it looks like there will be another one Adn Rouco kept silent, without denial, his eyes fixed on the small, fragile woman on the bed. Estre Berrocal was asleep, alternately hot and cold. In a trance, it seemed to him that long, strong arms were lifting his frail body. But that person, he thought, should not be Adn Rouco. Tears, streaming from the corners of their eyes, they cried so hard and sadly that they even sobbed softly. The small sobs distracted Adn Rouco and he raised his hand to wipe away his tears. After taking out the thermometer, Esteban Zaragosa looked at it and said, Thirty-nine degrees, thats fine. I brought some medicine, so give him some and sweat tonight. If you are worried, you can go to the hospital tomorrow for a follow-up. After Adn Rouco escorted Esteban Zaragosa out of the room, he looked back toward the door with a parting nce and said, Dont send her, go back and take care of her, the fever is quite unbearable. She is Paulitas real mother, isnt she?. Adn Roucos eyes twitched, then he gave a weak yes. Esteban Zaragosa was turning to leave when Adn Rouco suddenly asked in a calm voice, What are the effects of taking the pill with grapefruit juice? Esteban Zaragosa looked at him with a twinkle in his eye and said, There is a high risk that the pill wont work, Nico used it to get Mica pregnant. When Esteban Zaragosa left, Adn Rouco returned to his room and took Estre Berrocal to the master bedroom. He went back upstairs to the medicine cab on the first floor, took her little hand, which had been burned by the boiling water, and began to apply the ointment. If she had been willing to bow, why had he provoked her with Lucretia Xavier? She was sick because of him, but Adn Rouco felt no pleasure, and when he saw her copse on the bathroom floor, his heart pounded with worry. He had softened, but what about her, who was just being hypocritical with him? Adn Rouco had always hated being cheated, but he couldnt bear the thought of Estre Berrocal, who had colluded with her and lied to him over and over again. He had suspected her long before, but had not wanted to think about it over and over again. After Adn Rouco gave Estre Berrocal a fever reducer, she began to sweat, her forehead and the back of her neck were covered with hot sweat. She leaned sleepily against afortable chest, she didnt have the strength to open her eyes to see who was holding her, she just wanted to sleep more soundly. The man looked at the little woman leaning in his arms, who was unusually well-behaved, and the anger and injustice he had built up earlier had, at this moment, somehow dissipated. If she was that good all the time, she didnt mind me cheating on her all the time. She was just a token, and as long as she was still by his side, he could have her if he wanted her. With that in mind, Adam Rouco tightly embraced the softness of her arms and kissed her forehead and lips. The next morning Felipa took Paulita to The Vis at Repulse Bay. Paulita knocked on the bedroom door: Daddy! Star! Itste! Get up now! Felipa reached her and covered Paulitas mouth: My girl, your daddy and Estre are sleeping, dont wake them up, its still early!. Paulita struggled and pushed Felipas hand away, No, Felipa, I want Papa and Estre to get up to have breakfast with me!. Adn Rouco, in the master bedroom, awakened by Paulita, looked at the sleeping woman in his arms and touched her forehead to her temperature. Fortunately, the fever was gone. Adn Roucos right shoulder de hurts as he gently removes his right arm from under Estre Berrocals head, but he ignores it, gets up, gets dressed and heads for the door. When the door to the master bedroom opens, Paulita excitedly holds out her little hand: Daddy, hug! Adn Rouco had dropped Paulita off at La Vi Roucost night for the night and, knowing that the little girl had missed him, he knelt down to pick her up. Paulita was very light, but Adn Roucos right arm was visibly off and in unusual pain as he held her. Felipa noticed the difference and asked worriedly, Are you all right, se?orito?. Nothing, probably an old wound on my right arm that hasnt healed yet. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 169: He held her all night and never let her go As soon as Paulita heard this, her little hand touched Adn Roucos right arm and she puckered her little heart: Daddy, put Paulita down, Paulita doesnt want you to hug her. The little girl was so sweet, Adam Roucos thin lips curved up and he held her with his left arm, Daddy can hold you with one arm, its okay. Paulita threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck and asked, Papa, is Estre awake? Adn Rouco looked into the bedroom, put his long fingers to his thin lips and lowered his voice: Estre had a high feverst night, let her rest for a while. After Adn Rouco took Paulita downstairs, Felipa saw that Adn Rouco looked tired and had evidently not rested well. Third Young Master, you should go get some more sleep, you must not have had much restst night since you took care of Third Young Master. In addition, the third young masters right arm had obviously recovered after thest car ident, but how did the old disease suddenly revive? Could it be that the third master had slept with the third grandmother in his arms the night before? Adn Rouco raised his hand and rubbed Paulitas little head, who ate her breakfast with her head down, asionally poking a piece of egg or something and putting it in her mouth for her to eat. He looked toward the bedroom and said in a hoarse voice, No, well leave as soon as Paulita finishes breakfast. Felipa froze: Huh? Isnt the Third Young Master going to wait for the Third Young Grandmother to wake up?. Thest person she wanted to see, at this point, Im afraid, was him. Instead of being d to see me, when she wakes up, you make her some hot, appetizing porridge to eat and let her rest at home for the day, dont let her go out to roam. Felipa nodded, Okay. Paulita took a sip of milk, her mouth full of white foam, looked up with her cute little face and asked innocently, Daddy, why isnt Estre happy to see you? Have you made Estre angry, Daddy? Dont worry about adult business, kids, just eat your breakfast. Paulita pouted and said Oh in a milky voice, replying, Im not a girl, Ill be a sister when Estre has a baby! Adn Roucos eyes darkened, if Estre was really pregnant, perhaps, it would be a good thing Felipa smiled, Yes, Paulita is a bit of an adult, she doesnt even stay in bed anymore, she gets up early in the morning and asks Facundo Montes to take her to Las Vis de Repulse Bay. Shortly after Adn Rouco left Las Vis de Repulse Bay with Paulita, Felipa was in the kitchen cooking green beans and millet porridge, and Estre Berrocal had already washed up and gone downstairs. Third Young Grandmother, you are awake, the third young master has sent Paulita to school, she hasnt been gone long. He was a little surprised to see Felipa, Felipa, why are you still here?. With Paulita gone, shouldnt Felipa be back at La Vi Rouco? The third little lord asked me to stay and look after you, saying that the third granny had a high feverst night and was a little unwell, so he asked you to rest at home for the day, and specifically charged me to cook some hot and appetizing porridge for you to have. Estre Berrocal frowned, but did not move. She had not forgotten that Adn Rouco had made love with Lucrecia Javier the night before, but this morning she had woken up in the same bed in which he had slept with Lucrecia Javier the night before, and she had gone to take a shower as soon as she got up, feeling unusually ufortable. Adn Rouco was suddenly so nice to her, but he had something else in mind, didnt he?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Felipa, I have no appetite, I dont want to eat, Im going to pack up and go to work. Felipa couldnt resist saying, Third granny, the third little lord took care of you all night, when he got up this morning he was especially haggard, and I suppose you slept with your arm glued to himst night, this morning I saw that his right arm was not well, he was having trouble holding Paulita, Im afraid its an old wound that hase back. Estre Berrocal, who had her back to him, had a chill in her eyes. She stopped in her tracks, vaguely remembering that the night before she had seemed to be pressed against an arm, held tightly and very securely. Was it not her illusion that it was really Adn Rouco who had guarded her all night? Felipa added: Third abuelita, the third se?orito came to say this morning that he wouldnt bother you if he took Paulita first, did you and the third se?orito have a fight? Estre Berrocal wrinkled her nose slightly, it was clear that he was in cahoots with Lucrecia Javier against her, why was he pretending to be in love now? He said nothing and went straight up the stairs. But when he got upstairs, his mind went back to thinking about what Felipa had said. His right arm had been severely injured in the ident, and had been immobilized by her all the previous night. But reason told her that even if Adam Roucos right arm was crippled, what did she care? Wouldnt it be better if she were? She was seeking revenge on him. He raised his hand to pack when he saw that the back of his hand, which Lucrecia Javier had burned yesterday with hot water, had healed. Had Adam Rouco put the ointment on his handst night? A faint, irrepressible movement in his heart. Adn Roucos right arm ached after a meeting. Santino Yepes saw that his right arm was limp and asked, Chief, has your right arm not recovered well since thest car ident? Do you need toe back for a checkup? No. It was probably because the muscles and bones were a little numb from being crushed by Estre Berrocal for so long the night before. Thinking of the little woman, Adn Rouco made a call to The Vis of Repulse Bay. Has Estre Berrocal woken up yet? Felipa said with some hesitation, The third young grandmother is awake, but she hasnt eaten the porridge I made either, and after washing she has gone to work. Adn Roucos eyes sank, when was this woman going to behave? Or was he already looking forward to going to the Yahua Film and Television Company to see Jonathan Tasis, right after his fever broke? At this thought, the anger that Adn Rouco had repressed in the depths of his heart red up. The audio recording that Irene Guilln had given him had always been a problem in Adn Roucos mind. All he had to think about was Estre Berrocal at Jonathan Tasis vi that night and even the mere thought of it made him find himself unable to tolerate it. Adn Roucos knuckles, gripping the phone, are blue and white with strength. Santino Yepes spoke cautiously and asked, Boss, there is a meeting in five minutes, do you want to continue, or do you want to take a break?. Its postponed, I have to go out. The design department had just finished its meeting when Estre Berrocal received a call from Adn Rouco. She looked at the name popping up on the screen of her phone and froze for a long moment before slowly picking it up. The mans deep, cold voice came over the phone, unmistakable: Come down, Im downstairs at Yahua Film and Television Company. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and took a deep breath to reply, President Rouco, Im at work now, I cant be absent Before she could finish the sentence, Adn Rouco had already interrupted her directly: Its okay if you donte down, I dont minding up to get you. Estre Berrocal knew that Adn Rouco was true to his word and that if Adn Rouco came to the design department, he would cause a stir. He hung up the phone, excused himself and left the design department. As he exited the Yahua Film and Television Company, he caught a glimpse of an unobtrusive ck luxury Maybach parked not far from the Yahua Film and Television Company building. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 170： Where did Jonathan Tasis touch you? Estre Berrocal approached the Maybach, raised her hand and tapped hard on the window, which rolled down slowly and the man sat in the back seat as if waiting for her. Estre Berrocal stood outside the car with no intention of getting in and frowned: President Rouco, its office time, why did you call me here? Adn Roucos tone was calm, but also unmistakable: Get in the car. She stood still, not moving, and the man looked at her coldly, Or would you prefer me toe down and take you up? The words were a clear threat. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and reluctantly opened the door and got into the car. As soon as she got into the car, the man reached out his left hand and pulled her, and she fell unsuspectingly into the arms of Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco let go of me! She looked at him with annoyance, but instead of releasing her, the man ducked his head to approach her with a frown. It had a fresh masculine scent and a hint of tobo, and its masculinity was evident in Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal sinks deeper unconsciously, fearing that one day she will fallpletely into this swamp and no matter how much she cries, no one will pull her out. Adam Roucos forehead presses against hers, and as he feels the warmth of her forehead, his tense brow rxes, and with a sigh, he asks in a muffled whisper, Is your feverpletely gone, and is there anything else bothering you? Estre Berrocals heart fluttered and she looked at him in disbelief. Had hee to Yahua Film and Television Company just to see if his fever had gone down? He looked unconsciously at Adn Rouco, and his teary eyes met his soft gaze, and he turned his eyes away, saying coldly, Lucrecia Javier has your son, you should worry about her, not me. Adam Roucos dark eyes were deep and focused on her, his long fingers cupping her chin and turning her face toward him, Are you really jealous, or are you just jealous? Her voice held little emotion, neither joy nor anger could be heard, and the gaze that inspected her was calm, quietly cool. Estre Berrocals heart stuttered and lost its rhythm: What do you mean ?. What exactly did you do with Jonathan Tasis the other night, at his house?. Adam Rouco was not so generous as toe clean about his wife having sex with Jonathan Tasis. If it had been any girlfriend who had cheated on him with another man, he might not have cared so much, he would have broken up with her and thrown her out of the circle. Estre Berrocals gaze froze, but her heart was full of aggression and she faced him for a few seconds before her eyes finally turned red: And you, what did you do with that woman at the Blue Bay Public House? that night? The man narrowed his dark eyes and squeezed her chin with his long fingers a little harder, Is that why you went to Jonathan Tasis house? Why shouldnt I spend the night at another mans house when you can spend the night with another woman! Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, hisrge hand squeezed tightly around his waist. Dont you dare! Estre Berrocal was dizzy from the fever andck of food in the morning, and when he hit her so hard, tears fell from her eyes and she screamed at him, I wouldnt dare! You are with so many women, why cant I be with other men!. Adn Roucos anger was so strong that it bit his corbone and made it bleed! As a brand, no doubt dering its ownership.Content protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. It hurt. The man brought her into his arms and asked, Did Jonathan Tasis touch you here? Or here? Hmm? Estre Berrocal clenched her hands, No Jonathan Tasis didnt touch me. After forcing her to say this, Adam Roucos grim face, only slightly improved, the man stopped torturing her, but his thin lips pressed against her ear in a cold and solemn warning, If you let another man touch you, I wont mind destroying you. The too-chilling sound of his voice, as he sped her in his arms, made her shiver. But Adn Rouco was now gently helping her get dressed again, even fastening her buttons, nothing like the man who had just intimidated her. She bit her lip and asked angrily, You forbid me to be intimate with any man other than you, but what about you, Adn Rouco, who got Lucrecia Javier pregnant, who slept with that woman from the Bahia Azul Public House . Before she could finish her interrogative words, Adn Rouco had already interrupted her: And if I say no? Estre Berrocals watery eyes shook hard and she froze. Adn Rouco looked down and helped her smooth out her messy clothes, his voice soft and muted he began, I had no substantial rtionship with Lucrecia Javier, least of all with the one at the Blue Bay Public House. What? It had nothing to do with Lucrecia Javier? How is this possible? Didnt Jonathan Tasis say As Adn Rouco buttoned thest button of her shirt, his dark eyes looked straight into hers, watery. Estre, if I am honest with you, shouldnt you be honest with me too?. Honest with him? How could I forget that even without Lucrecia Javier, without the Blue Bay Public House there would still be lies and a million impossibilities between them. I would have preferred that Adn Rouco had no heart with her, so that perhaps she would die and be less likely to go soft on him. But now that he had shed all his indifference and was being kind to her, Estre Berrocal found that she could not resist in the least. I I have to get back to work. Estre Berrocal just wanted to escape, and turned to head for the car door to get out. Why did you have to postpone the meeting toe and see me, you dont have to be so nice to me. Do you? Is that what you really mean? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 171: Have you had your period this month? But if he really treated her badly, she felt wronged as hell. Adn Rouco pulled her into his arms and growled coldly, What you say and what you think dont match! Estre Berrocal leaned into his arms, but did not want to struggle, longing for the warmth of his body, longing for the heat of the moment. Remembering what Felipa had said in the morning, she brought her hand carefully to his right shoulder and looked up to ask worriedly, Is your right arm still hurting? Adam Roucos left hand grasped her slender wrist and his dark eyes bore into hers, Youre worried about me now? She blushed slightly, I heard from Felipa that I pushed you all nightst night and your old injury came back And you know this? Estre Berrocal bit her lip and sniffled, I didnt ask you to hug me. Adam Rouco growled softly: A puppy that has been in your care for a long time has more love than you. The man suddenly lifted his long fingers to unbutton his shirt and Estre Berrocal froze, unconsciously covering her eyes with her hands. What is he doing! This is the car! I didnt really want to that, did you? But it was daylight and it was next to the main road! Adam Rouco took off his ck shirt and pulled a bottle of ointment from the drawer of the car, his thin lips curved as he pulled his hand away from hers and slid the ointment into her hand. I dont mind if you want to have sex with me in the car, but you have to medicate me first. It took Estre Berrocal a moment to realize that she was undressing so she could rub the ointment on him. She scalded her little face and picked up the ointment and was about to check the old wound on her right shoulder when her waist was caught by Adam Roucos left hand and lifted into hisp. She sat on hisp and the two of them sat in an intimate position. You put me downContent protected by N?v/el(D)rama.Org. Estre Berrocal struggled a couple of times, but Adn Rouco did not let go, staring at her with a burning gaze. That way its easier to apply the medicine. She didnt insist, she just let him hold her like that, looked carefully at the wound on her right shoulder and noticed that it was a little swollen, frowned and said, Its a little swollen. The man stared at her, his tone icy, And it wasnt because of someone who pressed herst night? Estre Berrocal muttered under her breath: I didnt ask him to hold me . You kept saying you were cold, so I had to hug you in case you got cold and your fever spiked again. Adn Roucos low, maic voice spoke so clearly that Estre Berrocal bit her small mouth, tears inexplicably spilling over her shoulder. She stifled a sob as she rubbed the ointment on him. You could have tucked me in more or let me lean on your left shoulder Adam Roucos handsome face appeared, his dark eyes looked deep into her, Im afraid if I move, youll spin around and have to make a scene again. His voice was so low and husky, it was mesmerizing to the core, and in those few words, the affection knew no bounds. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck, bent her small, wet face and kissed his thin lips. Adn Rouco, Im afraid to fall in love with you Afraid? Isnt it time to fall in love? She let out a choked sob, Soon She would leave him before she really fell uncontrobly in love with him. Estre Berrocal reached out her small hand and gently massaged his swollen right shoulder. Adam Rouco took her small, slender hand and brought it to his lips and kissed it, Does your hand still hurt?. Was he referring to the hand that Lucrecia Javier had burned yesterday? She shook her head, No, is that the ointment you put on my handst night?. Adn Rouco emitted a faint hmm, hugged her andmanded, Squeeze my shoulder again. Yes. Estre Berrocal continued to massage his shoulders, neither too gently nor too hard, and Adn Rouco felt a little morefortable, his dark eyes looking at the marks she had left on his corbone and chest, her long fingers gently caressing them. The two had been in the car for an unknown amount of time when Estre Berrocals cell phone rang. It was a call from the design department. Estre Berrocal, where have you been? Ive been looking for you everywhere and I cant find you. Ah, I got it, Ill be right back. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal squashed her mouth, The director said there was a meeting, I have to go back Adam Rouco buttoned her meticulously, his dark eyes heavy, Star, take care of your mind and body for me, otherwise I dont know what Im going to do that will get out of hand. He said it with such seriousness, even a little hostility, despite the obvious words of love, that Estre Berrocal sat on hisp, kissed his thin lips and caressed his little mouth, deliberately teasing him. If people knew my boyfriend was so fierce, they probably wouldnt dare mess with me. Adn Rouco wrinkled his brow and grabbed her wrist: Estre, Im not joking. I get it, Im not that open, I Ive only ever had you, trust me, okay?. And, I dont know if its because women have such aplex with their first man, but after epting Adn Rouco, the idea of doing that kind of thing with other men if she broke up with Adn Rouco in the future suddenly made her a little uneptable to herself. Had he unconsciously be part of Adn Rouco? She didnt know if that was a good thing or a bad thing, but when she did it with Adn Rouco, she had to admit that she fell in love, that she wanted to satisfy him, that she wanted him to be happy. Adn Rouco replied faintly and Estre Berrocal got off hisp: Im leaving then. During the following time, the wind was calm. Adn Roucos defenses against it seemed to be loosening again. Estre Berrocal had a two-by-two schedule, going to work and returning to The Vis at Repulse Bay. Half a month has passed and one morning Estre Berrocal goes upstairs to ask Adn Rouco toe down for breakfast, only to hear him talking on the phone to someone else in his room. Well, the patent for this smart chip hasnt been applied for yet, but itsing soon, so until then, put security in ce. Estre Berrocal, who was standing in front of the door, was slightly stunned. Once the patent for this chip came out, it would mean that even if she stole it, it would be useless and she would get into trouble. It would be another thing if he stole the chip before the Rouco Group patented it and let a rivalpany apply for it first. Did he really want to steal the chip? The Rouco Group would lose a lot of money and Adn Rouco would hate it. He turned and walked down the stairs in silence. Adn Rouco, in the room, hung up the phone and turned to look at the door. When Adn Rouco came downstairs, he only saw Estre Berrocal sitting at the table a little distracted. Why arent you eating?. I dont have a good appetitetely, I dont know whats wrong with it, maybe its my intestines. He looked at the eggs on his te and thought he smelled the fishy odor, a sudden dryness in his throat, and he covered his mouth and ran to the bathroom. But he squatted by the toilet and nothing came out. Adn Rouco followed her, looked at the small woman squatting by the toilet and asked suddenly, Have you had your period this month? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 172: She’s really in love with him Estre Berrocals watery eyes, crouched by the toilet, trembled fiercely. But in his head, unconsciously, he dismissed that possibility Impossible, he had taken the pill every time he had done it with Adn Rouco It was impossible for her to be pregnant. Adn Rouco took her hand in his and lifted it, his dark eyes looking at her tenderly. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and said, Me, I probably havent had my period this month because Ive been sick to my stomachtely and Ive been staying upte. But what if, what if I had? Estre Berrocals heart thudded as the thought crossed her mind. Adn Rouco did not ask any more questions, but instead raised his hand and touched her forehead: Are you still ufortable? She shook her head and slipped weakly into his arms, wrapping her arms around his waist and saying breathlessly, No, I dont feel bad, I probably havent had enough resttely, dont worry. Estre Berrocal looked at him and when he suspected nothing more, she urged him, Come out, if you dont go, youll bete for work. Estre Berrocal had been working all morning and had been distracted. He unconsciously rubbed his belly, he couldnt really have, could he? The only time she hadnt taken the pills was the night Adn Rouco had taken Lucrecia Javier home, and she clearly remembered that Adn Rouco had just rammed her because they had been arguing and Adn Rouco seemed bent on humiliating her, so she hadnt quite gotten it in. So, by definition, she could not be pregnant. With that in mind, he thought no more about it. It was lunchtime and Estre Berrocal was eating in the dining room when Adn Roucos call came in. When he picked up the phone, the male voice came in a low tone, Have you eaten yet?. Yes, Im eating, are you?. Right away. Estre Berrocal looks at the food on the te, has little appetite, bites the chopsticks and asks in a soft voice: Adam, Im not feeling well today, Ill take the afternoon off first ande to see you, okay? Adn Rouco raises an eyebrow: Sure, Ill ask Santino Yepes to pick you up. Its only a ten minute walk, dont bother Mr. Santino, Ill go myself. Are you still very sick? Ill take you to the hospital this afternoon. Estre Berrocal squashed her little mouth, pecked at the vegetables on her te with her chopsticks and mumbled, I dont like going to the hospital, my mother died of a postpartum hemorrhage when she gave birth to me in the hospital, and Im afraid of hospitals. That, it was a lie to him. Indeed, her mother had died of a hemorrhage in childbirth, but Estre Berrocal did not hate going to the hospital. I had more important things to do in the afternoon. Adn Rouco, for his part, sighed softly and said, somewhat affectionately, I cant help you,e first thing in the afternoon. Yes, okay. Estre Berrocal hung up the phone with a faint smile on her face, fading away. Even if Adn Rouco had something to do with her fathers death, she increasingly realized that she could not be ruthless enough to take revenge on Adn Rouco. I was in love with Adn Rouco, really in love He fell in love a long, long time ago. Over here, Adn Rouco, who had hung up the phone, looked at the card prominently disyed on the table, his eyes dark and deep. In the afternoon, after calling in sick, Estre Berrocal went to Jonathan Tasis office. This is the first time youvee to see me of your own free will. Estre Berrocal said coldly, I can help you steal the chip, but I have one condition. You name it and Ill try to deliver. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath, looked at Jonathan Tasis and said, word for word, After stealing the chip, I want to leave Adam Rouco and get out of Ciudad del Norte.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Jonathan Tasis chuckled lightly and looked at her, Star, this is where its at, that chip will indeed fight the Rouco Group, but theres a long way to go before we can take down Adam Rouco and avenge your father. I dont want revenge, Jonathan Tasis, you need to stop catalyzing me with my fathers death, my father wouldnt want me to be blinded by hatred. What, you hardly want to continue with Adn Rouco?. Estre Berrocal shook her head with a bitter smile, I dont want more revenge, but me and Adn Rouco, there is absolutely no way, I am not going to be with a murderer who killed my father. Jonathan Tasis stood up, approached her and asked, word for word, Star, do you really not want to bring your fathers murderer to justice? Estre Berrocal clenched her fist as she looked coldly at Jonathan Tasis, Youve said as much that you want to bring him to justice, but which of the things youve asked me to do is legal? Well, since you abandon the n, Im not going to force you, I can help you to go on Adam Roucos side and on the north side, as long as you manage to steal the chip. Only, think it through, its only one chance, and if you give up, youll never get the chance to get revenge again. Ive already thought about it. Estre Berrocal dropped this and simply turned and walked out of the office. Jonathan Tasis picked up Analena Lozadas photo and gently caressed it, smiling as he murmured, Now that the game has started, theres no stopping it, is there, Analena? Estre Berrocal left the Yahua Film and Television Company and went to the Rouco Group. When he arrived at Adn Roucos office, thetter was in full official activity. He did not knock at the door and when he entered, Adn Rouco did not seem to notice his presence, stood behind him and gently covered his eyes with his hands. Leaning in, he pressed his lips to the edge of her ear and, in a rare moment of skin, asked in a deliberately thick voice, Guess who I am? Adn Rouco raised his hand and grabbed her by the wrist, pulling her into his arms. Disgusted, Estre Berrocal dropped into hisp and threw her arms around his neck, ring at him, Why are you so disinterested?. The mansrge hand squeezed her waist, his other hand stroked her long hair, and he asked in a muffled voice, Are you sure you dont want to go to the hospital to get checked out? Estre Berrocal leaned further into his arms, No, actually its just that I suddenly missed you so much that I wanted to skip a shift. I dont feel bad anymore. Adam Rouco kissed her forehead and said softly, But I have a lot of things to do and then I have a meeting, so Im afraid I wont be able to stay with you. Then get to work, Ill just sit here and watch you, I just want to see you. She rose from his arms and sat obediently on the couch to the side. Every once in a while I would look at a magazine and every once in a while I would look at him. It must be said that men who are seriously dedicated to their work are truly the most attractive, especially when they are naturally good-looking like Adn Rouco, who is handsome in himself and has an aura of nobility that draws even more attention to him. It was not long before Adn Rouco was summoned by Santino Yepes to a meeting and was left alone in the office. The presidents office, without cameras. He approached the table and glimpsed the smart chip, which stood out. Estre Berrocal extended her hand, hesitantly, and exchanged the impostor chip she had ready in her pocket for this one. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 173: Three weeks pregnant! The next morning, Estre Berrocal headed straight to Jonathan Tasis office as soon as she arrived at Yahua Film and Television Company. Irene Guilln always felt that something wasnt right, where was that Estre Berrocal going when she arrived at work first thing in the morning and ran out of the office? Irene Guilln hid in a corner and saw Estre Berrocal pressing the elevator button, which was facing upwards. Did you arrive at the office first thing in the morning to try to seduce Brother Jonathan? The bitch! As soon as Estre Berrocal entered the elevator, Irene Guilln pressed it as well. I wanted to see how Estre Berrocal was going to seduce Brother Jonathan in the office so early. This time, I had to catch Estre Berrocal in the shameless act! Estre Berrocal took the chip to Jonathan Tasis office. As soon as he arrived at the office, Jonathan Tasis smiled and said, You just arrived at the office and came to see me, so it looks like what I want, has already arrived. Estre Berrocal pulled the smart chip out of her pocket and handed it to Jonathan Tasis on his desk, I stole what you wanted and gave it to you, I want no part in what happens next. Look at you, youre not happy, Estre, is it that you cant let Adn Rouco go like that?. Estre Berrocal squeezed his palm, None of your business. Guess how Adn Rouco would react if he knew that you had stolen myst chip from the Rouco Group? Estre Berrocals watery eyes were shaking hard as she stared at Jonathan Tasis and frowned, What do you want? Jonathan Tasis fiddled with the chip and said, I dont want to do anything, Im just curious about Adam Roucos reaction. Irene Guilln, who was listening from outside the door, made an astonished face. I had no idea that this Estre Berrocal was working with Jonathan Tasis to steal the Rouco Groups secret documents! If Estre Berrocal was convicted of trade secret theft, she was going to jail for at least three to five years! If Adn Rouco finds out about this, she will be sued to death! Irene Guilln heard the sound of footstepsing from inside and turned and left the apartment in a hurry. Estre Berrocal was about to leave the office when a sudden rale came to her throat. He covered his mouth and stood in the doorway, clutching his chest with some difficulty. What was wrong with him for thest two days, why did he always feel like throwing up, had he eaten something bad? Jonathan Tasis watched her reaction and suddenly asked, Youre not pregnant, are you? Estre Berrocal shuddered and immediately denied: No way! Youre thinking too much, I just have an upset stomach. She hurried out of Jonathan Tasis office, the difort still raging in her chest, and when she returned to the design department, Irene Guillen was giving her a manicure with nail clippers. As soon as Estre Berrocal returned to her job, Irene Guilln warned her: Im warning you, Brother Jonathan is mine and you better not take him away from me! If you dont, dont me me!. Estre Berrocal was about to speak when another fierce nausea hit the back of her throat: Vomit He covered his mouth and ran to the bathroom. Irene Guilln was furious: Is what I said that disgusting! No, Estre Berrocal is reacting as if she were pregnant! Estre Berrocal is not pregnant with Brother Jonathan, is she? Irene Guilln chased her into the bathroom, where Estre Berrocal was lying on the toilet, vomiting up all the breakfast she had eaten this morning! Irene Guilln fiercely asked, Estre Berrocal, are you pregnant?. Estre Berrocal slumped and said with derision, Do I have to inform you if Im pregnant or not?. You! Hmph! Im afraid you dont even know which man youre pregnant by! Irene Guilln crossed her arms, sarcastic. Estre Berrocal, unconcerned, got up in her arms, went to the sink, rinsed her mouth, washed her face, looked at her weak, pale face in the mirror and frowned slightly. Irene Guilln grabbed her arm and asked, Are you pregnant or not?. She pushed Irene Guillns hand away in disgust, Is it your turn to question me about my affairs? Estre Berrocal turned around and walked straight out of the bathroom while Irene Guilln gritted her teeth in indignation. Estre Berrocal, even if you were pregnant, I would never let you give birth to this feral child!. In the afternoon, Estre Berrocal was so confused and weak that she could not stand it any longer, so she asked permission from the director and went to the hospital. When she arrived at the hospital, she registered first with a gastroenterologist and then with an unsure gynecologist. When she went to the gastroenterology service, the doctor asked her, Have you eaten any raw, cold, spicy or impure foodstely? Estre Berrocal shook her head, No. Do you have any pain in your abdomen? No. Diarrhea? No diarrhea. The gastroenterologist put down his pen, looked at her, and asked, Are you married? Estre Berrocal became a little nervous: No, doctor, whats wrong with me? Youre reacting, kind of like a pregnancy reaction, there shouldnt be anything wrong with your digestive system. Estre Berrocal immediately returned to the gynecology department. After her exam, she sat in the waiting room of the gynecology department for a long, long time. All around them were pregnant women with their wombs held by their husbands. She thought back three years ago, when she was a surrogate mother and pregnant with Paulita. At that time, she couldnt eat or sleep well, partly because she was pregnant and partly because she was worried about her father. But the reality was so stubbornly cruel that the golden owner of her surrogate womb would turn out to be her fathers murderer. A slight smirk tugged at the corner of his lips. She looked down at the diamond ring on her ring finger and stroked it gently, her mind nk, when the pregnant woman next to her suddenly spoke to her. Thats a very nice ring, miss, where did you get it?. Estre Berrocal looked at the pregnant woman speaking to her and smiled, Oh, I dont know. Your husband bought you a wedding ring, didnt he? Its such an elegant and generous style. Thank you. Number 261, Estre Berrocal, pleasee to consultation 3. Then Estre Berrocal got up and entered the room. The doctor looked at the reports and after a few seconds, he suddenly said to Estre Berrocal: Congrattions, you are pregnant. A thunderstorm exploded in Estre Berrocals head: Thats impossible How, how is it possible Doctor, can it be a mistake? There is no mistake, ording to the report and the time of yourst period, you are about three weeks pregnant.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Three weeks? Three weeks ago she did have sex with Adn Rouco many times, but, each time, she remembered to take the pill. But doctor, I took the pills afterwards, why would I still be pregnant?. The doctor looked at her with a frown, If you had taken the pills on time, you wouldnt have had to get pregnant, now as long as you take the pills on time afterwards it is impossible to conceive a child, go home and ask your husband if he has changed your pills Being a gynecologist for so long, they, the doctors, have seen many strange things, some of them are wives who do not want to have children, husbands who do, changing their wives birth control pills to vitamin pills, it is not unheard of, or the woman wants to have children, the man is still doing measures, the woman has done something to the condom category. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 174: She’s just a stand-in for Analena Lozada! Estre Berrocal recalled that Adn Rouco had also thrown a fit when he found out that she was on the pill and had left it to go to the Blue Bay Public House which meant that Adn Rouco had not touched her pill, otherwise he would not have thrown a fit. Thats impossible, he didnt know he was taking the medication before. The doctor thought again and said, And did she take anything after taking the medication? Grapefruit has been on the markettely, and the other day a pregnant woman came in and said that she had been taking her pills with grapefruit juice afterwards, and that the grapefruit juice reduced the effect of the pill, so there was a good chance of pregnancy. Think about whether you have ever taken anything immediately after taking the pill. Grapefruit juice Estre Berrocals teary eyes fluttered. He remembered those times when he had taken the medication and Paulita had always squeezed grapefruit juice for him to drink at home, and he had drunk a lot of Estre Berrocal left the hospital in a trance. He touched his t belly and looked down. Here, indeed, was his son with Adn Rouco. This baby hade at a bad time.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. She had been so careful about taking the pill afterwards because she feared she was pregnant by Adn Rouco. But sometimes, the more you dont want something to happen, the more it does. The phone in her purse rang and the caller ID, an unknown number that Estre Berrocal did not recognize but feared it was an acquaintance, picked it up. Hello, hello, is this? Hello, Miss Star, Im Juliet Sarinana, Adams good friend . Half an hourter, in a quiet caf, Estre Berrocal and Julieta Sarinana were sitting across from each other. The waiter approached them and politely asked, What would you like to drink?. Ill have an American iced coffee, Miss Estre, how about you?. Estre Berrocal wanted to order a coffee to clear her head, but suddenly remembered that she was pregnant and unconsciously did not want to order a coffee. Ill have an orange juice. Yes, please hold. After ordering the orange juice, Estre Berrocalughed to herself again, she couldnt have the baby, so what did it matter if she drank coffee or not? Sooner orter, I would have to have an abortion sometime. Julieta Sarinana, who was sitting opposite, took a good look at Estre Berrocal and said with a slight smile, Miss Estre, excuse me for calling you so suddenly. When Estre Berrocal arrived at the caf and met Julieta Sarinana, she realized who Julieta Sarinana really was. This woman, wasnt she the hostess of the Blue Bay Public House? Miss Juliet, since you have called me, if you have something to say, open up and say it. This Julieta Sarinana, is she here to demonstrate? Juliet Sarinana smiled, Arent you curious to know how I know you?. I thought you said you were a good friend of Adn Rouco, who knows me from several good friends and has given me a nickname. These terse words from Estre Berrocal caused Julieta Sarinanas hand, which was under the table, to tremble slightly. Did Adam like it that much already? That he would mention Estre Berrocal to his friends from time to time. Juliet Sarinana did not change her face, Actually, I called you today to talk to you about the family and to find out how Adam has been doing. Estre Berrocal frowned: Find out thetest from Adam?. Yes, ten years ago, Adam suffered from depression because of something that happened to him. So it urred to me to ask you, what is his state of mind these days? Did Adam Rouco suffer from depression? Adn Rouco never told him, tely Adn is fine. But Miss Julieta, did you say that you suffered a depression ten years ago because of something? Those things, what were they, is it convenient for you to tell me? Juliet Sarinana asked with mock surprise, Doesnt he know? Didnt Adam tell you?. Estre Berrocal bit her lip, although she was slow, she could intuit that Julieta Sarinana and Adn Rouco were not a little close, but very close, so much so that that night, the two embraced and even kissed. What Estre Berrocal did not know about Adn Rouco, Julieta Sarinana knew. Although Estre Berrocal had decided to leave Adn Rouco, the presence of Julieta Sarinana continued to make her jealous. He shook his head, No. The waiter brought coffee and orange juice and Juliet Sarinana stirred her cup and said, I thought Adam told you all about this. That about Analena Lozada, I guess you dont know either. As soon as she heard Analena Lozadas name, Estre Berrocals eyes, visibly stunned, froze. Julieta Sarinana looked at her shrewdly and said, Analena Lozada was a girl who was close to Adams heart. At that time, I was with him every day, I was afraid he couldnt think clearly, and I helped him for a year toe out of the shadows. Julieta Sarinanas words hit Estre Berrocals heart like a shot in the arm. Both Analena Lozada and Julieta Sarinana were living in too intimate a moment with Adn Rouco for her to meddle or participate in it, and Adn Roucos infatuation with Analena Lozada, which she had not forgotten in ten years, made her jealous and sad, while Adn Roucosck of words with Julieta Sarinana filled her with jealousy. Was she being too calcting? Or was she being too jealous? Julieta Sarinana, seeing Estre Berrocal lost in thought, curved her red lips and called out to her softly, Miss Estre, are you all right? Are you scared because you heard that Adn has suffered from depression? Estre Berrocal took a sip of her orange juice, forced a smile and said, I just think its a shame Analena Lozada is gone, if she were still here she would be married to Adn Rouco by now, right? Does Miss Estre really think so? If Analena Lozada were still alive, wouldnt Miss Estre be gone?. Juliet Sarinana looked at her with a soft smile, a tone of sarcasm or sympathy. Estre Berrocal had discovered that Julieta Sarinana was very good at reading peoples minds, probably because she was a psychiatrist, and Estre Berrocal always felt that Julieta Sarinana knew exactly what she was thinking at that moment. Miss Julieta, if you have nothing else to do, I have to go. Estre Berrocal got up and picked up her bag and was about to leave when Julieta Sarinana called out to her. Miss Star, you know that ten years ago, when I was treating Adam, we were such friends that we ate, lived, slept and woke up together, and there was no woman in the world who knew his inner world and his true thoughts better than I did. Estre Berrocals hand, which was carrying her purse, tightened. Julieta Sarinana stood up, stepped on her heels and walked over to her, stared at her and suddenly sighed, Miss Estre, you and Analena Lozada, you really look alike. Estre Berrocal nched, Miss Julieta, what are you trying to say? Im trying to say that Adam is probably looking for Analena Lozada in Miss Star, and that if hes coddling Miss Star and acting like he really likes her, maybe its just embarrassment at work, hes just trying to Miss Star, to pay Miss Star back for all the guilt he felt toward Analena Lozada. Those kinds of feelings, once the patient feels like he doesnt owe anything to the original, the double, Im afraid, hes not going to like it anymore. Julieta Sarinanas words, so sharp, so sharp that Estre Berrocal could find nothing to refute them, and even Estre Berrocal found Julieta Sarinanas words impable. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 175: Adam, I’m pregnant …… Estre Berrocal stood still, her voice a little stiff as she said, Miss Julieta, Im not interested in what happened with Analena Lozada, Im leaving now if theres nothing else. Juliet Sarinana also smiled calmly and lightly, Miss Star, next time you are free, lets meet for afternoon tea. Estre Berrocal curved her lips, Im not as free as Miss Juliet and Im afraid I dont have time for Miss Juliets afternoon tea. With those words, she hurried out of the caf with her bag, perhaps in such a hurry that the contents of therge bucket bag she had opened fell out. -It was a pregnancy test.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal bends down to pick it up, but Julieta Sarinana is one step faster. Julieta Sarinana was a doctor, and she couldnt stop reading the most basic and simple pregnancy test. Are you pregnant? Estre Berrocal snatched the pregnancy test and frowned, Miss Julieta, you are overreaching, this is a personal matter of mine. Julieta Sarinana looked at Estre Berrocals back as she hurried away, her fingertips pinching the palm of her hand. Adn had gotten Estre Berrocal pregnant. Was he really in love with Estre Berrocal? No. In this world, only she was worthy of being at Adn Roucos side; how could any other woman who did not understand him at all be worthy of giving him a child? Estre Berrocals head was a mess as she climbed into the cab. Juliet Sarinanas words echoed in his ears over and over again as if by magic. Miss Estre, you and Analena Lozada, you really do look a bit alike. Adam is probably looking for Analena Lozada in Miss Estre. If he bes infatuated with Miss Estre and acts like he really likes her, maybe its just embarrassment at work, hes just trying to pass for Miss Estre, hes just trying to return all the guilt he feels toward Analena Lozada to Miss Estre. That kind of feeling, once the patient feels that he doesnt owe anything to the original, that double, Im afraid, hes not going to like it anymore. Did Adn Rouco really see her as a recement for Analena Lozada? He remembered those nights at I de ya when Adn Rouco hadin down next to him and shouted Analena Lozadas name. She squeezed the pregnancy test in her hand and tears, broken, dripped onto the form. The cab driver looked at her in the rearview mirror and asked, Where are you going, girl?. Where to? She didnt want to go back to The Vis at Repulse Bay yet, and at this hour, Adam Rouco shouldnt be off work either. To the region of Azul. Back at La Vi Berrocal, Estre Berrocal put the pregnancy test report in a drawer. She unconsciously stroked her belly. When they told her at the hospital that the baby existed, her first thought was that she couldnt have it, but at the time she felt especially reluctant. Should he keep the child or not? She had wanted to avenge her fathers death, but had be involved, and now she was pregnant by Adn Rouco. Rouco Group building, presidents office. It was closing time when Santino Yepes knocked on the door, Boss, are we still picking up Miss Star from Yahua Film and Television Company today?. Adn Rouco looked at the ficha on his desk, picked it up and threw it in the wastebasket. Santino Yepes froze: Boss, why did you put? This is not the chip developed by the Rouco Group. Santino Yepes blurted out, Its not like anotherpany has ced amercial spy in the Rouco Group, is it? Im going to investigate the surveince of the building right now. With that, Santino Yepes turned to investigate, but Adn Rouco stopped him, saying coldly, No, its not a real chip either. Santino Yepes did not understand for a moment, Boss, this Could it be that the BOSS knew that someone woulde to steal it and that is why he had deliberately put an imposter chip in it? Santino Yepes suddenly realized: Boss, did you deliberately put the chip in such a conspicuous ce, so that the other party can steal it? That way, if they seed, they can rest easy. The mans eyes were so cold that there was no trace of warmth in them. Theyll soon find out that what theyve stolen is just a fake chip. But the entire Rouco Group building is heavily guarded, and although the presidents office is not, the hallways are. I will send someone to investigate this mole immediately. He is not a mole. denied Adn Rouco. Santino Yepes frowned: What BOSS means is . Thats the end of the matter, no more questions. With those words, Adn Rouco stood up and left the office, followed by Santino Yepes, bewildered. After a long while, a bold suspicion suddenly shed through Santino Yepes mind and his face twitched. There were only two people who could enter Adn Roucos office with such freedom and ease, who would have the audacity to steal the chip, and who Adn Rouco would not want to investigate. One was Olivia Montes, the eldest daughter-inw of La Vi Rouco, and the other was Estre Berrocal. The BOSS had just said it wasnt an inside job, so that meant it hadnt been Olivia Montes, so the person who stole the chip was . Miss Estre?! But Adn Rouco, who was in front, with a stoic face, made a phone call, still to Estre Berrocal. Iming from work, to pick her up. Estre Berrocal on the other side, her voice muffled, I am not feeling well this afternoon, I have taken the afternoon off and gone home, I am no longer in Yawar, I am in La Vi Berrocal. Adn Rouco frowned and asked, Are you not feeling well? Whats wrong? Estre Berrocal, on hearing the low, attentive voice of the man on the other end of the line, burst into tears, but she did not dare to do so, she simply covered her mouth with her hand and remained silent for a long time. Until the low, maic, male voice on the other end of the line called out to her, Star? She sniffled and said, pretending to be rxed, I went to the hospital this afternoon, the doctor said Ive been very tiredtely and I have a stomach flu, okay. Is it really just gastroenteritis? Could it be, not a pregnancy? Estre Berrocal was stunned by the question, then shook her head, Well, rest and eat lightly and youll be fine, dont worry. Ill pick you up at La Vi Berrocal. Okay. After hanging up the phone, she grabbed the phone with one hand and couldnt help but stroke her lower back with the other, her vision blurring as she mumbled, Adam, Im pregnant Around here, after Adn Rouco got into the car, Santino Yepes drove the car and left the subway parking lot. Adn Rouco sat in the back seat and ordered in a cold voice, Go find out which hospital Estre went to this afternoon for tests. Yes, boss. The ck Maybach had just pulled out of the subway parking garage when a figure suddenly burst in. The Maybach braked hard. Adn Roucos dark eyes nced sharply at the windshield, only to see Irene Guilln running on her heels and banging on the window, shouting from the side of the car, President Rouco, I have something to tell you! Santino Yepes frowned, Boss, is it go or ?. Since youve been waiting so long for me, youd better listen to what you want to tell me. The windows slowly rolled down and Irene Guilln immediately said, President Rouco, Estre Berrocal and Jonathan Tasis are in cahoots to steal yourpanystest smart chip! I have heard their conversation with my own ears. Santino Yepes was taken aback and looked cautiously at Adn Roucos expression in the rearview mirror, but the man didnt seem surprised, just raised his eyebrows slightly and looked out of the car at Irene Guilln: Miss Irene took the trouble to wait here to tell me about this? Irene Guilln was stunned: You dont believe me? Adn Rouco, if you dont believe me, the Rouco Group has a lot to lose!. Adam Roucos body radiated hostility, the window was slowly raised and only two cold words came from the mans thin lips, Drive! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 176: I’m afraid I won’t be able to leave you Santino Yepes drove the car while looking carefully in the rearview mirror at Adn Rouco, the mans face was dark and taciturn, obviously in a somber mood. Boss, could there be some misunderstanding in this ? Miss Star shouldnt have done something like that At the end of the sentence, Adn Roucos eyes became so cold that they released ice and Santino Yepes meekly closed his mouth. After arriving at La Vi Berrocal in the ck Maybach, Adn Rouco entered the vi and saw no trace of Estre Berrocal downstairs, and when he climbed with his long legs to the second floor, he saw Estre Berrocal lying on her back on the big bed with her face full of tears. Had he cried? Adn Rouco wrinkled his brow a little, and unconsciously went over to her and sat down beside her, raising his hand to wipe the tears from her small, white face, when he saw her rosy lips murmur a couple of times. Her voice was so small that Adam Rouco didnt hear her for a moment, and when he looked down and came closer, he heard her stifle a dreamy sob, Daddy hes sorry . Daddy sorry Adam Roucos dark eyes twitched. Sorry? Did you feel sorry for your father by staying with him? Adn Rouco asked Santino Yepes to investigate the case of La Empresa Berrocal, back in the day, when the real estate boom was underway and the Rouco Group, as developer, was developing a lot of real estate in the Ciudad del Norte. One of the buildings was contracted to La Empresa Berrocal, and the contract negotiated between Adn Rouco and La Empresa Berrocal required the building to be finished in two months, which was not too much to ask, and if things were going well, two months was more than enough. Moreover, in keeping with Adn Roucos aggressiveness, two months for a building would have been extraordinarily generous. La Empresa Berrocal had many internal deficits at the time, and Stefano Berrocal probably took on the project to try to keep La Empresa Berrocal afloat, but due to heavy snowfall, the project could not bepleted on time, and Stefano Berrocals men embezzled and fled, leaving La Empresa Berrocal in the lurch. The Rouco Groupw firm demanded payment from La Empresa Berrocal for the dy, which was a considerable sum. Adn Rouco, in his high position, had never paid much attention to the affairs of these small constructionpanies, including La Empresa Berrocal when it went under. After all, La Empresa Berrocal was just an ant of the Rouco Group, and Adn Rouco was too busy to deal with the life and death of a small constructionpany. It was some time ago when Adn Rouco asked Santino Yepes to investigate, and he discovered that Stefano Berrocal had gone to the Rouco Group to see him, but he had not seen him, and not long after La Empresa Berrocal went bankrupt, Stefano Berrocal hadmitted suicide by jumping off a building. Santino Yepes said that Stefano Berrocal had no choice but tomit suicide because he had too many creditors and his debts were so high that all the banks in the north of the city would not lend to him. But for Adn Rouco, business was business, and he did not know Estre Berrocal at the time. But Stefano Berrocals death, after all, had to do with the Rouco Group, with him. But Adn Rouco would never have let Estre Berrocal refuse to be with him, or even leave him, for that matter. Adam Roucos eyes were deep as he gazed at the sleeping face of the little woman, reaching up to smooth her long, messy brown hair on the pillow, who seemed to have slept uneasily, and awoke with misty eyes at his touch. Wake up? Estre Berrocal opened her eyes and saw Adn Rouco sitting on the edge of the bed, and her slender body unconsciously leaned back, clearly on the defensive. Adam Roucos hand, slightly stiff in the air, and Adam Roucos pride and dominance did not allow her to resist him, and hisrge hand ran down her body and kissed her hard against the headboard of the bed. What are you hiding from, hmm? Estre Berrocals face was so red from the kiss that it was hard to breathe. Adam Only when she heard his soft, sticky call to herself and his hands on her shoulders did Adam Rouco release her, his thin lips still resting gently on hers, and ask in a muffled voice, Why are you crying? Estre Berrocal was stunned and raised her hand to touch her face, only to discover that it was wet, probably because she had just dreamed about her father I hadnt just said anything in my sleep to make Adn Rouco suspicious, had I? Its nothing, just an upset stomach, a little ufortable. She leaned back in Adn Roucos arms, her little face pressed against his warm chest, not daring to look him in the eyes. Adn Rouco kissed her forehead and reached down to her stomach with his long, slender hand, Still feeling sick? Estre Berrocals eyshes fluttered as his hand inadvertently slid over her t belly. Her small, white hand covered the back of his and she stirred without moving, pressing it against the small of his back and tilting her pretty face to look at him. -Adam, here is our baby. Her watery eyes looked at him like that suddenly, and Adn Rouco pulled her to sit on hisp, his dark eyes looking deep into her, his voice impassive: You look at me with such affection, do you want something to happen?. Estre Berrocals face suddenly flushed. How could this man, so correct and abstinent, say something so inappropriate?This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. His voice was low, slightly smoky and maic, and when he spoke against her ear, his hot breath tickled her ear and her face burned red from the small of it to the nape of her neck. Adam Roucosrge hands, gently rubbing his stomach, looked at his flushed face and said, For the sake of your illness, I will let you off today and make it up to you another day. These kinds of things, theyre not work, and you have topensate for them? Adn Rouco picked up her slender waist and carried her across the room, Home now. The mans simple words touched the softest spot in Estre Berrocals heart. House She couldnt help but feel a slight blush in her eyes. Adam Rouco might soon find out that she had stolen the Rouco Groups smart chip and given it to Jonathan Tasis with her own hands, and when she learned that he had been cheating and betraying her all along, would he still be so nice to her then ? She wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned her face against his neck, Adam, will you stop being so nice to me? Hmm? Im afraid I wont be able to leave you. She was afraid that she couldnt leave him, and that he would be nice to her simply because he saw her as a shadow of Analena Lozada, and even more afraid that he would know she had been lying to him Tear drops slipped from her eyes and rolled down the back of Adn Roucos neck. Adn Rouco frowned slightly, but said nothing. At night, after Estre Berrocal fell asleep in his arms, Adn Roucos cell phone rang. The caller ID read: Santino Yepes. Adn Rouco gently tugged on his arm, got up and got out of bed, holding the phone in his hand before picking it up in his study. Chief, Miss Estre was at First City Hospital this afternoon for a gynecological checkup. Adam Roucos dark eyes narrowed: Whats wrong?. Santino Yepes hesitated and stammered: It is not a disease. Miss Estre is pregnant and the diagnosis is three weeks. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 177: It is only allowed not to have reservations in front of it Estre Berrocal, after having slept for a long time, turns over and walks over to the side of the bed and touches it, empty. Open your eyes Is Adam Rouco still awake? The man had just returned from the studio and, seeing that she was a little dazed, lifted the sheets and got into bed, taking her in his arms. Probably because he had spent so much time in the studio in his pajamas, Adn Roucos arms were a little cold, but that didnt stop Estre Berrocal from wanting to hug him, and as she snuggled into his cool arms, inhaling his pleasantly fresh, light masculine scent, she murmured, What have you been doing? Smelling his tobo, Estre Berrocal frowned: Why have you been smoking in the middle of the night?. Adn Rouco kissed her forehead and slipped one arm around her shoulders and the other around her waist. I got hooked and went out on the balcony to smoke a couple of cigarettes. It was a little strange to wake up in the middle of the night to smoke, but Adn Roucos tone was so casual that nothing was detectable, and Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and whispered, Smoking is bad for your health. She sounded like a normal little woman, soft and gentle, very obedient and gentle. Adam Roucos heart dropped slightly and he looked at her, his gaze deep and dark, for a long moment before he finally said a faint hmm, his hand caressing the nape of her neck and squeezing her in his arms. No more. Estre Berrocal woke up and lost her sense of sleep, her index finger tracing circles on his chest, looking at the lump in his throat with dripping eyes. This small movement was insignificant, but her long eyshes fluttered and brushed the lump in her throat, and the man reached up and took her hand between his, Star, what are you doing? The lump in his throat slid up and down, his dark eyes narrowed as he looked down at the small woman in his arms. Estre Berrocal looked innocent, Im not doing anything, I just cant sleep. Adn Rouco stirred with her in his arms, his voice muffled and his eyes darkened. If you cant sleep, do something else. The little woman in his arms clearly had not reacted to what he wanted to do and asked, somewhat curiously, Do what? Doing what sex does. Adn Rouco had somehow removed her nightgown from her body, she was fresh and just wanted to crawl into his arms, Estre Berrocal murmured with a frown as her lips were gagged by him, Itste Well, I got tired of doing it right at bedtime. Estre Berrocal did not know what sexuality was, when she was with Ivn Martnez she was too young to resist it, and only epted kisses as ps, which technically were not even kisses, but with Adn Rouco she understood what sexuality was. She couldnt see Adn Roucos heart, and she wasnt sure if he was in love with her, or if it was just a physical need. But no matter, if he loves her or not, if he sees her as Analena Lozada, Estre Berrocal does not want to waste any more time trying to find out, because, in a short time, she will leave Adn Rouco. With this in mind, Estre Berrocal suddenly took the initiative, responding to the man, her soft lips kissed the bridge of his high nose, his thin lips, his chin and when she reached the nub of his throat, she opened her mouth mischievously and nibbled gently. The man stifled a growl, hisrge hands strangling her waist and frowning as he whispered in her ear, You dont want to sleep, do you? Estre Berrocal blinked, I want to sleep, but with you. Well Before she could finish her mocking words, she was gagged directly by Adn Rouco. The man kissed her hard on the lips, his breath slightlybored as he stared at her brimming red lips. Were you so unreserved in love before? Estre Berrocal red at him: If you dont do it, forget about it, Im going to bed! She punched him a couple of times on the shoulder with her hands clenched into fists and was about to push him away when Adn Rouco kissed her, with an affectionate and dominating tone: You will only be unbridled in front of me. Estre Berrocals heart melted like ice cream, her lips curved into two light pearly circles, her slender arms tightened around his neck as she answered him, saying vaguely, I will only be unrestrained in front of you Estre Berrocal had never experimented with other men, but Adn Rouco had always been in demand in this area, and the men were especially persistent, Estre Berrocal often fainted from her torment, but tonight Adn Rouco, was extraordinarily gentle, patient and caring, it didnt seem like he was making a mischief, Estre Berrocal even wanted him to go faster and heavier, but when she thought of the baby she was carrying in her belly, she resisted. I dont know if it was the pregnancy, but Adn Rouco only hugged her once before she got a little tired. Estre Berrocal was too tired to lift a finger andy back on the bed while Adn Rouco wiped the difort between her legs. When the man got back under the covers, Estre Berrocal hid in his arms and buried her face in the crook of his neck, murmuring, Apart from you, Ive only ever been in love with Ivn Martnez, but then I was too stubborn to care about the feelings of men and women. Thats probably why Ivn Martnez was snatched away by Irene Guilln. Adn Rouco looked at her and, at this exmation, half seriously, half jokingly, said: Do you still seem to have some piety?This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Estre Berrocal deliberately said, Of course I do, if it werent for Irene Guilln, Id probably be married to Ivn Martnez by now! As soon as the words left his mouth, arge hand hooked his waist, and the man looked genuinely displeased. Estre Berrocal raised her face and kissed the corner of his lips, saying quietly, I could not have married Ivn Martnez without Irene Guilln, and Ivn Martnez would not have epted a bride who had been a surrogate for another man. Adn Rouco kissed her shoulder and moved his hand from her waist to her lower back, gently caressing the ce where she Here, already, was his son. Do you regret giving me a surrogate womb? Estre Berrocal shook her head, her watery eyes sparkled as she gazed at his handsome face and said, word for word, Good thing I waste to the party and gave you my best. Thus, he owed him nothing, even if he had deceived and betrayed him. Adn Roucos heart trembled and he hugged the person he held in his arms a little more. When Estre Berrocal fell asleep in his arms, letting out long, even breaths, Adn Rouco kissed the center of her hair, his voice low and muffled: Dont leave me if youre afraid you cant, eh?. It was as if he was asking the person in his arms or muttering to himself, his hand caressed his t belly for a long, long time without leaving it. Early the next morning, Estre Berrocal had just arrived in Yawar when she received a message from Jonathan Tasis. Come to my office. Estre Berrocal didnt even go to the design department and headed first to Jonathan Tasis office, carrying her purse. President Jonathan, what did you want to see me about?. The chip you stole from the Rouco Group, its a fake. Estre Berrocals watery eyes shook with force, Impossible, I took it from Adn Roucos table he Could it be that Adn Rouco had already suspected her? No, that was not right If he had suspected her, why had he let her be near him? In a sh, Estre Berrocals chaotic thoughts seemed to understand something, but not Jonathan Tasis hit the nail on the head: Estre, you have been set up by Adn Rouco and now it seems that he doesnt really love you at all. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 178: Abort the baby! In his head, a thunderp opened violently. So Adn Rouco had seen what she was up to and let her stay with him just to keep her off guard? To take advantage of the fact that he had stolen her chip and then to shoot her in the back? Jonathan Tasis looked at her somewhat surprised expression, got up and came to her side, lowered his head and whispered in her ear, Estre, you should understand now, you are not going to get Adam Roucos heart, he is a very defensive person, even if you are pregnant with his child, he could just as well use your child to set you up and plot against you. Jonathan Tasis eyes looked at Estre Berrocals t belly. Estre Berrocals brow furrowed and, subconsciously, she put her hand to her belly: How, how can you be sure that Im definitely pregnant?. We are allies, you dont need to lie to me about those things, I wont hurt you. Estre Berrocals fingers, slowly pinching into the palm of her hand, her little face pale, her voice a little weak, Since the chip is fake, now what? I thought you said you were going to leave when it was done. What, you changed your mind? She bit her lip, I, I didnt think things were going to turn out like this So what youre saying is that youre going to keep working with me? Before, she had felt guilty for having cheated on Adn Rouco, but now it seemed that between her and Adn Rouco there was only half a catbird seat, neither was more ruthless than the other, and that being so, what else did she have to feel guilty about? She took a deep breath and said, Now that Adn Rouco knows what Im doing, Im sure I cant go on with him, what else can I do? Jonathan Tasis stared into her stomach, his lips suddenly curved coolly as he said, In fact, all you have to do is abort the child in your womb and that will be enough to throw Adam Rouco off the scent. Estre Berrocals pupils mmed shut and the blood faded from her face in an instant. Jonathan Tasis! Could it be that you cant part with this child? Or are you really going to have this child? He, with the blood of Adam Rouco in him, is the enemy of your fathers death. The pain in Estre Berrocals heart was so intense that Jonathan Tasis was rubbing salt into her open wounds, making her body shudder. She scoffed: Didnt you say that Adn Rouco didnt love me at all? Since he doesnt love me, he wouldnt mind if I aborted the child I have in my womb!.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. He doesnt love you, but the child in your womb is his offspring after all, a tiger cant eat his child, do you see how he still worships Paulita? I heard that in thest three years, his depression has improved a lot thanks to Paulita, do you think that if he aborts this child, maybe, it will make him copse emotionally and fall back into the abyss? Estre Berrocals warmth faded a little and she looked at Jonathan Tasis with cold eyes and slowly said, Jonathan Tasis, you are too cruel. Star, I thought we were in agreement regarding this matter!. Estre Berrocal left Jonathan Tasis office with the feeling that her strength was exhausted. She held onto the wall with one hand and rubbed her belly with the other as tears slid silently down her face. When she found out about the baby, she wanted to abort it, but at some point, she suddenly wanted to keep it in her womb. After all it was a baby, her second child with Adn Rouco . Estre Berrocals siesta was haunted by nightmares. In the dream, Adn Rouco put a knife in her stomach, his scarlet and ck eyes tried to kill the child, Estre Berrocal cried and begged him, but he did not listen, the shiny dagger was stuck in her abdomen No! Estre Berrocal woke up startled, with a thin bead of sweat on her forehead and staring at the darkputer screen in front of her, her heart pounding. So it was just a dream Luckily, it was just a dream. After work, Estre Berrocal was on her way downstairs when she received a call from Jonathan Tasis. I have booked you in for surgery tomorrow morning, then I will pick you up at the hospital, in the afternoon you will be notified by text message from the hospital and the exact time. Estre Berrocals brow furrowed: What operation?. Dont tell me you really want to have this baby? If you have this baby, youll only get more entangled with Adn Roucoter!. Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and said angrily, Jonathan Tasis, I tell you the baby is mine and you have no right to decide whether he stays or goes! You asked me to cheat on Adam Rouco, to betray Adam Rouco, and all that I did, but to use the child to take revenge, I tell you its not possible! With those words, Estre Berrocal cut off Jonathan Tasis phone. She was upset but also worried, she was already in the same boat as Jonathan Tasis, who was so devious and cunning that he was cornered, but this boy, she would not let Jonathan Tasis hurt her! Estre Berrocal came out of the Yahua Film and Television Company building and as usual saw the ck Maybach in front of the Yahua Film and Television Company. When she got into the car, Adn Rouco even pulled her and held her in his arms, gently asking, Are you tired? She wanted to say something to break through the mask, but she wanted to be in Adn Roucos arms, so she leaned on his shoulder and closed her eyes: No. Adam Roucos dark eyes fixed on her lower back, and his big, bony hands suddenlynded on her lower back, turning his face towards her, kissing the bridge of her nose with his thin lips, and saying in a muffled voice, Star, quit your job at Yahua Film and Television Company, and Ill take you and Paulita on a trip. on a trip, okay?. Estre Berrocals heart shuddered and she looked him in the eyes, Why do you think that all of a sudden? But even if I quit my job, Paulita has to continue studying and you have so much work, how is it possible that you have time to travel with us? When Adn Rouco said this, Estre Berrocal was undeniably moved. But was this his new means of seducing and enlisting her, or was it from the heart? He already knew she was in cahoots with Jonathan Tasis, so why was he so calm? I can take some time off, Paulita goes to kindergarten and can take some time off. But Before she could say no, Adam Roucos dark eyes examined her sharply, Or dont you want to? I I dont want to. Im just afraid youre busy. The words were on her lips, but Estre Berrocal did not have the courage to say them. I havent had a vacation in a while and wouldnt mind taking some time off. Estre Berrocal asked with curiosity: And where are we going?. Abroad, anywhere. Was Adam Rouco suddenly taking her on vacation abroad because he had be aware of her plot with Jonathan Tasis and thats why he was taking her out of Ciudad del Norte? Estre Berrocal was increasingly confused about what Adn Rouco was up to; the man was too deep, and she was a novice where he was concerned. He had to see what he could do and asked, So when do we leave? How about this Friday, when I finish my work and fly out in the afternoon?. Estre Berrocal was stunned: So soon? But visas and so on Adam Rouco merely said in a light voice, One visa is enough for three days, soe back tonight and you can discuss with Paulita where to go on vacation. It was true, for someone of Adn Roucos stature, a visa was nothing more than a formality, and with his financial resources and contacts, three days was probably more than enough time to go wherever he wanted. Estre Berrocal lifted the corner of her lips, Good. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 179: Penetrating cold! On the road, each with his own thoughts. Back at The Vis at Repulse Bay, I dont know if it was because of her pregnancy, but after dinner and before going to bed, Estre Berrocal was already a little sleepy. Adn Rouco was in the studio working on his business and she soon fell asleep in his bed. At ten oclock, Paulita screamed for Estre Berrocal to tell her a bedtime story and was cheered on by Adn Rouco when she came bounding through the bedroom door with her storybook. Paulita blinked at Adn Rouco with an innocent look on her face and asked, Daddy, Im going to get Estre to read me a story, why are you pulling me? Adn Rouco lowered his voice and said, Estre is sleeping and its gettingte, so you should go to bed too. Paulita asked with a slight frown, Why is Estre in bed so early today? Because Estre has a little baby in her belly. Paulita was suddenly overjoyed: Daddy, Estre is going to have a baby brother or sister in her belly!. We dont know yet, maybe its a baby brother, maybe its a baby sister, but lets not tell Estre yet, okay?. Yes! Adn Rouco put Paulita to bed and then went into the master bedroom. Estre Berrocal was lying on her side, her face pressed against the pillow, sleeping soundly. Adn Rouco approaches her and sits on the edge of the bed. He reaches up to smooth his long brown hair on the pillow and is about to take his pajamas into the bathroom to shower when Estre Berrocals cell phone, resting on the bedside table, rings and the screen lights up with a text message from the hospital. Adam Roucos brow furrows slightly and it pricks at him. It was a notification message about a hospital visit. And the content, the appointment was for an abortion tomorrow morning at ten oclock! Adam Roucos dark eyes narrowed sharply. He looked at the beautiful, calm, sleeping face of the little woman, and his dark eyes red with anger. Estre Berrocal had tried to abort that child! Estre Berrocal was falling asleep when she heard the sound of water running out of the bathroom. She was so sleepy that she put her hand to her forehead and was slow to wake up. Was Adn Rouco in the shower?Property ? N?velDrama.Org. He looked at the time on his phone, it was ten-thirty. She had been lying in bed waiting for Adn Rouco, but the man had note out of his bathroom until eleven oclock. Estre Berrocal frowned, Adn Rouco took a shower every day and the man usually did it quickly, at most twenty minutes, but today, why was he taking so long? Estre Berrocal, fearing that something might happen, lifted the sheets and got out of bed, walked to the bathroom door and called out, Adam, are you there? The man inside did not respond, and all he heard was the sound of running water. Estre Berrocal frowned, unscrewed the door and entered. As soon as he pushed the door, Estre Berrocal called out to him, Adam . Estre Berrocal blushed at the sight of Adn Rouco, naked and standing under the shower, bathing in a beautiful mans body. I, I thought you had fainted and I came to check, I just called you, how did you The words jumbled and she blushed hotly, Since youre fine, Im leaving. She was about to turn around when the man, standing under the shower, put out his long arms and reached across her. Estre Berrocal screamed in surprise and would have slipped and fallen to the ground if it had not been for the support of Adn Rouco. She was terrified for the baby she carried in her womb: Adam . what are you doing?. What came down over his head was cold water! Estre Berrocal, shivering with cold, raised her hand to turn off the shower faucet, but was pushed against the cold wall by Adn Rouco. The man had been showering with cold water for who knows how long, and his body was as cold as ice! But the coldest thing was the look on Adn Roucos face. His eyes, like cold des of ice, looked at her as if they were stabbing her! Estre Berrocal, frightened by that man, said nervously: Adam I am cold . . turn off the cold water, will you? She looked at him shyly, her teeth chattering with cold. Adam Roucos eyes, however, did not change a single emotion, the calm was terrible, the mans thin, cold lips, only spat two words, Cold? Cold Adam Im cold will you turn it off? She wrapped her arms around herself, she just wanted to escape, but Adn Rouco was against her, he would not allow her to withdraw halfway from this shower. Adam Rouco turned a deaf ear to the coldness of the shower, but he pressed himself tighter to it, and the coldness of his body invaded him. Estre, do you know how long Ive been showering in cold water? He called her Estre, but there was no emotion in those cold words, and Estre Berrocal was a little scared of this Adn Rouco. How long ? Adam whats wrong with you? Suddenly, the mansrge hands, soaked with cold water, violently tore the nightgown from her body! Ah! Estre Berrocal shrieked, without her nightgown, the cold water on her head just dripped down, the cold went straight to her bones! She was so cold that her body was covered with goose bumps and chestnuts and she wanted to scream in aggression, Adam Im cold! Let go of me! Cut you loose? Adam Rouco bullied her, his long, heatless fingers cupping her trembling chin, asking rhetorically, word for word, Cut you loose and go to the hospital to abort our child! Estre Berrocals shoulders shook, her heart stopped violently! She was suddenly startled by Adam Roucos sharp gaze, her small hands clutched at his arm, I did not Adam listened to me and exined Listen to your exnation? Star, how many more lies do you have to tell me! Estre Berrocals watery eyes twitched as the icy, stinging water came down from the shower, suddenly not so cold Adn Rouco, you knew I was lying to you, why didnt you unmask me? You knew I was cheating on you, why didnt you give me away? Did you set all this up? Did you ask Paulita to give me the grapefruit juice? Adn Rouco stared at her with cold eyes, not even bothering to refute or deceive, and one definitive word came from his thin lips: Yes. Estre Berrocal cleared her mind of everything and a sad smile curved her lips, You knew what I was up to and kept me around just to set me up in reverse, did you get me pregnant to use the child to get me to give up my revenge, or even, did you want to use the child to get me to rebel and help you against Jonathan Tasis? Adam Rouco is the one who really rules! And she was just a pawn in the game! The mans fingers on her chin tightened, inch by inch, almost crushing her! Adn Roucos dark eyes were tinged scarlet as he stared at her, Estre Berrocal, do you think Im like you, that I use children as weapons? Isnt that so? You caused my fathers death, you knew that I hated you, and yet you made me carry your son in shame and difort towards you! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 180: Please save the baby …… Adam Rouco pulled her out of the cold water and held her against the sink! Estre Berrocal was so frightened that she clenched her hands into fists and punched him in the shoulders: What are you doing! You dont want the baby in your belly! Im going to give you what you want. The man was so full of hostility and ruthlessness that Estre Berrocal gave a loud gasp, her pale lips trembled and her hands unconsciously protected her lower back. Adn Rouco no no But the man had lost all sense of reason. The slender fingertips, pinched hard on the muscles of his arm. Estre Berrocal, you want to abort this child, as you wish! In a trance, she saw the extreme indifference on Adn Roucos face, as if he were lynching her! Tears, flowing freely from the corners of her eyes She had fainted, but a violent pang in her belly brought her back to consciousness He put his hand to his stomach, a strange wet feeling came from his legs, he looked up with trembling eyshes, a ssh of scarlet Adam Roucos dark eyes mmed shut. Estre Berrocal grabbed his arm with both hands and shouted, pleading with him: Adn Rouco I beg you to save the baby I am in so much pain please Adn Rouco took the little girl in his arms and Estre Berrocal, in his arms, quickly fainted. Star! Outside the emergency room, Adn Rouco sat on a bench, his handsome face downcast, wondering what he was thinking. When Esteban Zaragosa arrived from the adjoining apartment, the only thing he saw was that Adn Roucos entire body was dposed. Esteban Zaragosa reached over, patted Adn Rouco on the shoulder and said in a deep voice, Dont worry, Ive sent the best gynecologist to save her and the baby, shes going to be fine. Adn Rouco gritted his teeth: Esteban, shall I let her go?. Esteban Zaragosa, who already knew Estre Berrocals identity and the fact that Adn Rouco was implicated in Stefano Berrocals suicide, pursed his lips and asked, Do you want me to tell you the truth? Adn Rouco emitted a slight hmm. Estre Berrocal may have lied to you from the beginning to the end, she even used you and Paulita, and the death of Stefano Berrocal was not directly rted to you, but was due to the collection of the debt of the Rouco Group, which caused the death of Stefano Berrocal. Berrocals death, and it is natural that Estre Berrocal hated you and sought revenge on you. Only, Adam, I didnt think you would allow that woman to carry your child when you already knew her motives were not pure. Adn Rouco tilted his head slightly, leaned the back of his head against the wall and sighed: After Analena Lozadas death, I thought I would never get married in my life, and I had Paulita to kill the old man, but I never thought that three yearster, when I met her, I would feel like getting married again. If it hadnt been for Jonathan Tasis and Estre Berrocal nning it, it would have been logical to take the license with Estre Berrocal. Although, by that time, I had be suspicious of Estre Berrocal. Esteban Zaragosa frowned, I remember you said you didnt want to whip anyone. But what if Estre Berrocal was an exception?. But what are you going to do if shes in cahoots with Jonathan Tasis and maybe shes lying to you from start to finish?. Adam Roucos dark eyes were as deep as ink: She did set me up, but I set her up for revenge and Im not going to let her leave me. Adn Rouco was out of the operating room for who knows how long, the hours seemed to stand still, surprisingly slow. He leaned against the wall and closed his eyes slightly, thinking of the moment on Beach Ind when he had returned from the dead and of Estre Berrocals starry, teary eyes at the sight of him. That excitement, that euphoria, could not be a lie. He cared about her life and her death, he feared something would happen to her, and he couldnt lie about that. The door to the operating room, open. Adn Rouco, for a moment, was afraid to step forward and ask. Until the doctor approached him and removed his mask: Mr. Fu, the baby Miss Star is carrying in her womb has been saved for the time being, but the fetus is very unstable, and the pregnant woman now needs to recover urgently without further stimtion. How is the adult? Miss Star is in shock and a little weak, nothing too serious. Adn Roucos heart remained suspended in the air and finally went back into his stomach. After Estre Berrocal was transferred to the general ward, she remained asleep and Adn Rouco stayed by her side. The little womany quietly on the bed, her face pale and bloodless, even her breathing was much, much weaker than usual, and Adam Rouco reached up and took her little hand in his and kissed it to his lips, his dark eyes looked deep into hers and murmured softly, Estre, Im sorry I frightened you. He had lost all sense of reason when he learned that she was going to abort his child. Such a loss of control was something Adn Rouco had only experienced ten years earlier, when Analena Lozada had just died and he had lived every day in a state of remorse and guilt, losing himself and bing a different person. At that time, he had severe personality splitting, and when the second personality appeared, it killed the first one. She hadnt had an episode in almost three years, but tonight, she had lost itpletely and almost, had it aborted. The sleeping little woman, who appeared to be sleeping uneasily, frowned sharply at Estre Berrocal as her fingertips gently brushed her forehead. Donte to dont Adam Rouco you go The mans long fingers, a slight lurch. Estre Berrocal woke up the next morning and, as soon as she did, she unconsciously put her hand to her lower back. Felipa, who hade to take care of her, saw her panic and uneasiness and quickly reassured her, Third young grandmother, dont worry, the baby is still well in your belly! Dont worry Estre Berrocal clutched her belly, a little incredulously, Really? Felipa, seeing Estre Berrocal in such a pitiful state, sighed and said, Yes, why would I lie to you? You and the child are lucky and you will be safe.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal breathed a long sigh of relief when she heard this, but she kept touching her stomach for fear of losing her son. Third Young Grandmother, you havent had breakfast yet, you must be hungry, Third Young Grandmother has asked me to prepare your favorite breakfast for you, will you?. Adam Rouco? At the mention of Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocals little face turned white for a moment. No, I dont want to eat Estre Berrocal looked at the bowl of red dates and lotus seed porridge Felipa brought her and shook her head in horror. Felipa frowned in confusion, Third young grandmother? Whats wrong with you? Me, Im not eating! Estre Berrocal raised her hand and knocked over the bowl of red dates and lotus seed congee, startling Felipa. Adn Rouco, who was outside the room, wanted to see her finish her breakfast before leaving, but as soon as he heard themotion inside, he pushed the door with his long legs. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 181： Do you want my life? Whats going on? Estre Berrocals slender shoulders shrugged as soon as she heard Adn Roucos voice, and she looked at him with defensiveness and fear in her eyes. Adam Roucos dark eyes sank. Were you afraid of him? Felipa exined, Third Young Master, I dont know whats wrong with Third Young Grandmother, I just brought her a bowl of porridge, she didnt eat it and suddenly she spilled it Adam Rouco looked at the broken porridge bowl and the porridge of red dates and lotus seeds, took a deep breath and ordered Felipa, Go and get another bowl. Okay. With each step that Adn Rouco took closer to the bed, Estre Berrocal shrank a little, until Adn Rouco sat on the edge of the bed and Estre Berrocal was trapped in the mans arms, unable to move back. Let me go! Adam Rouco I hate you! Let me go! She struggled desperately, but Adn Rouco wouldnt let go, so she grabbed his hand and opened her mouth to bite the back of it, with the intention of tearing off a piece of Adn Roucos flesh! But Adn Rouco did not dodge, he let her bite: Estre, if biting me makes you feel better, then bite harder. Over her head, the male voice was maic and soft, and Estre Berrocal squeezed his hand, loosened her mouth slightly and began to scream, pounding her fist against her chest. Adn Rouco looked at her tear-stained face, squeezed her little face, sping her in his arms, lowered his head and kissed her forehead, closed his eyes and said in a mute voice: Even if you hate me, you have to eat enough to face me, not only are you going to starve to death, but also the baby you carry in your belly. Estre Berrocals temperament, like a fist, hitting the cotton, was almost dissolved by the sweetness of Adn Rouco. Felipa brought a bowl of porridge and handed it to Adn Rouco, who crumpled it up, picked up a spoon and took a mouthful, ced it carefully against his thin lips and blew on it before passing it to his own. Estre Berrocal stared at him with bloodshot eyes and a deadly look. Star, do as I say and open your mouth. Her persuasive tone did not make Estre Berrocal obey; instead, Estre Berrocal pped the bowl of porridge out of her hand and threw it on the floor. The bowl of porridge fell to the floor and instantly fell apart, sshing Adam Roucos pants and legs with the soup. Felipa startled, Third Young Grandmother Adn Rouco stared at Estre Berrocals small, pale face, his tone turning cold and hard, Felipa, bring another bowl over here! Yes Estre Berrocal bit her lip and looked at him with indignation: Im not going to eat it! If you dont want to see me, the best thing you can do is drink this bowl of porridge right now! Adn Rouco lost his patience and ced the bowl of porridge in his hand on the counter next to the bed, staring at her coldly and condescendingly. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath, raised her hand to cover her face, picked up the bowl of porridge and swallowed it quickly. Can you leave now that youre done drinking? I dont want to see you. Adn Rouco clenched his fists, his face cold as he copied his hands in his pockets, and, with a sober and handsome face, he indicated to Felipa: Take good care of her. Yes, Third Young Master. With those words, Adn Rouco left the room with a gesture of joy. Felipa looked at the frail Estre Berrocal in bed and sighed: Third Young Grandmother, why are you doing this? When I arrived at the hospital this morning, I saw Third Young Master sitting on a bench outside the ward, looking tired, and I asked him why he didnte in to rest. Young Master, whats wrong? Estre Berrocal didnt want to speak, she just covered herself with the sheets, her tears slid coldly onto the pillow and curled into a ball. Felipa, I want to be alone for a while. Hey, okay, get some rest and call me if you need anything. Estre Berrocals cell phone, here at Adn Rouco, rings as she leaves the hospital. The caller ID read: Jonathan Tasis. Adn Rouco frowns and takes it. On the other end of the line, Jonathan Tasis asked, Have you been to the hospital? Have you lost the baby? Adn Rouco coolly replied, Im afraid Ill have to disappoint President Jonathan. Heh, looks like the n has failed again, Adam Rouco, I have underestimated you over the years, you are quite perceptive. Jonathan Tasis, yes I feel guilty about Analena Lozada, but you were an aplice of Estre, and that is something I will not rest on. Instigate? Jonathan Tasisughed out loud, President Rouco, youre wrong, it was Estre Berrocal who offered to work with me, and, you probably dont know this, but that day she was in a car ident, guess if it was an ident or a man-made one? Adam Roucos dark eyes shed, What are you trying to say?. What am I trying to say, President Rouco is very smart, dont you know? Estre Berrocal sent you to Lucrecia Javiers bed and then caused a traffic ident to kill you? what is it like to be cheated on by the woman you love? Adn Roucos knuckles, holding the phone, turned hard and white. Jonathan Tasis, on the other end of the phone,ughed even more, Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you that Estre Berrocal has been setting you up since she went to Beach Ind, I told her that luring you to Beach Ind would probably get you in trouble, and the truth is shes held it in! Tsk, Adam Rouco, it seems Estre Berrocal is better at cruelty than you Adn Rouco remained half silent. Jonathan Tasis thought Adam Rouco was too angry to speak, but instead, Adam Rouco spoke calmly, Shes cruel and Im cold-hearted, wouldnt they be a perfect match? You! Adn Rouco hitched a cold smile and hung up the phone. Estre Berrocal slept groggily and had nightmares all day. When she awoke with a start, she suddenly found a man sitting next to her bed. It was none other than Adn Rouco. I, I dont want to see you, go away Adam Rouco had a fruit knife in his hand, gracefully moving to peel an apple, Do you really want me to leave? He was excessively calm, the man was too unpredictable for Estre Berrocal to guess what he was thinking. Adn Rouco handed the peeled apple to Estre Berrocal, who looked away without taking it. Adam Rouco didnt bother, he just ced the apple on the table next to him and asked in a nonchnt tone, I heard Jonathan Tasis say you want me dead Estre Berrocals watery eyes trembled and then she said: You killed my father, of course I want you dead! Adam Rouco, ying with the shiny fruit knife in his hand, suddenly shook her small hand. Estre Berrocal was startled: Adn Rouco you, what do you want!. The man thrust the fruit knife into her hand hard, and his dark eyes looked at her sullenly, saying in one word, Dont you want me to die? You dont need to go to so much trouble to work with Jonathan Tasis, if you want my life, just plunge this knife into my heart. He took her small hand and forced her to hold the fruit knife and stab it into the left side of her chest.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Estre Berrocal was horrified, Adn Rouco! Youre crazy! No no! But the mans strength was far greater than hers, and even with all her strength she could not resist him, as she saw the tip of the knife about to pierce her chest, Estre Berrocals eyes copsed in tears, Let go of me! Dont do it! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 182: This is not a favor, this is love. The sharp dagger, centimeter by centimeter, dug into the mans ck shirt until, with a poof, Estre Berrocals entire finger froze! She knew that little sound, the sound of the dagger in her flesh! She forgot to struggle, but Adn Rouco was still holding her hand and plunging the dagger into her chest, while his dark eyes were fixed on her: Estre, if you want to make me pay, hit harder. Estre Berrocals face was white and her eyes red as she stared at him, tears trembling in her eyes and her fingers trembling with them.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Adam Rouco, I set you up all along, I even tricked you into going to Beach Ind Tears, snapping and falling from her eyes, fell on the back of Adam Roucos hand that she held with her own. The mans brow furrowed deeply and his dark eyes burned as he stared at her and asked in a muffled voice, So, have you really thought about killing me? I did. But only that time, when she thought she had not yet fallen in love with him, and even if she had, it was only at first, when she thought she would be d that Adam Rouco had died in that inhuman ident, but that night, when she learned that he had really got into the boat and that there had been a shipwreck at sea, she was on the beach, with nothing but regret and remorse and heartache When he stood untouched in the moonlight, looking at her with a faint smile, she had at that moment the impulse to give up on avenging her fathers death. Adam Rouco bowed his head slightly, his forehead resting gently on hers, holding her small hand clutching the dagger with one hand, stroking the back of her neck with the other, his voice almost affectionate, Star, if this stab, relieves your hatred, stab a little deeper. Estre Berrocals body shook uncontrobly, and as Adn Rouco thrust his hand a little deeper into her chest, Estre Berrocal desperately tried to pull the dagger out, No! The dagger, piercing Adam Roucos hand, fell shatteringly to the floor, blood spurting instantly from both hands, the ck shirt on the front of Adam Roucos chest, thicker with blood, sshing drop by drop onto the white tiles of the room. Estre Berrocal stood stunned, her small hands covered in blood covering the wound on the front of Adn Roucos chest, Adn Rouco, are you all right? Are you fine The mansrge hands, encircling her slender waist, enclosed her tightly in his arms and lowered his head to kiss her pale lips. Estre Berrocals salty tears slipped into the others mouth, and Adn Rouco moved to kiss the tears from her little face, but his tone was overbearing, pressing his lips against her forehead and saying, Estre Berrocal, if you canty your hands on me tonight, stay by my side, I wont let you leave me Estre Berrocal looked at him, tears rolling down her face as she choked, But I almost got you buried at sea, Ive been lying to you, I set you up, dont you really hate me?. Yes, but Im angrier. The man paused, frowning, Im angry at you for preferring to work with Jonathan Tasis rather than tell me the truth, and Im even angrier at myself for not having you fallpletely in love with me Estre Berrocals mind was scrambled, sobbing and sobbing, Adn Rouco, why are you being so nice to me How the hell was I going to choose. She could not face Adn Rouco, she could not forget the death of her father, but she was also really in love with him. Blood, soaking the palms of her hands, her eyes trembling fiercely, she said hurriedly, Ill call a doctor!. Adn Rouco restrained her: I will go to the doctor and bandage it myself, dont go out, you will make people suspicious. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva, how could she be thinking about that at a time like this? However, his hands, his hospital gown, were now covered in blood, and with his panicky mood, as if he had just killed someone, I feared he would actually attract the police. But his wound Its okay, the wound shouldnt be too deep. Adn Rouco held her down on the hospital bed and instructed her: Stay here and donte out until I get back. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Roucos back as he walked away, her vision blurred. Why his fathers death had been linked to the Rouco Group, to Adn Rouco, and how much better it would have been if it had all been a misunderstanding. Adn Rouco went to Esteban Zaragosas office. Esteban Zaragosa helped him clean the wound, looked at the bloodstain and frowned, Did Estre Berrocal stab him?. Nothing to do with her, I made her do it. Adam, this is the first time Ive seen you pamper a woman like this. Adam Roucos eyes deepened: Favor?. Esteban Zaragosa sat down on a chair to clean Adn Roucos wounds and said, half seriously, half jokingly: You cant let anyone say a word about that woman who stabbed you like that. No, thats not consenting, thats loving. Esteban Zaragosa corrected himself quite seriously. Be patient, it hurts a little. As Esteban Zaragosa disinfected him with medicinal alcohol, Adn Rouco frowned and closed his eyes. Im just gambling that he cares about me. Love, like gambling, he who doesnt hold out first, loses first. are you sure? is it just her? Adn Rouco opened his dark eyes and looked at Esteban Zaragosa: If I wasnt sure, I would have been hurt for nothing. Esteban Zaragosa was stunned, then looked at Adn Rouco and the corners of both their lips curled up. But let me remind you that Jonathan Tasis was going crazy when Analena Lozada died, and Estre Berrocal is not going to get off that easy if she messes with him. Its been ten years since Analena Lozada, and its time to set things right. Adn Rouco bandaged his wounds and returned to Estre Berrocals hospital room, and when he pushed open the door, he saw the little woman curled up in a ball, evidently terrified for the night. Adam Estre Berrocal raised her head when she heard the door open, and felt only a slight relief to see that her face was unharmed. Adn Rouco reached out with his long legs and took the nervous little woman in his arms, caressing her back with hisrge hands and pressing his thin lips against her forehead as he asked softly, Are you worried about me? Estre Berrocal raised her hand and gently stroked his chest: How are you, how are you hurt? Is it serious?. When the man saw how nervous she was, she suddenly said in a soft voice, Im not going to die yet. When she heard the word death, Estre Berrocal raised her hand to cover her lips: What are you talking about? Dont say that word. Adam Rouco looked into her ck and white eyes and took her hand that was over his thin lips and rubbed it gently in his palm. Dont you want me to die? His gaze was so smoldering that Estre Berrocal couldnt resist and looked slightly down at the buttons of his shirt, only then did she realize he was wearing a different one, Have you changed? Well, I couldnt wear my old one and Esteban lent me one of his shirts. Esteban? Dont worry, Men, its the doctor whos here. Why was she exining it? It wasnt as if she suspected anything, and besides, what woman wore such a big shirt. Her cheeks warmed slightly, but she was still worried about the chest wound, it had to be close to her heart, was she really okay? He stammered and asked, Can I see your wound?. Adn Rouco said yes and did not refuse. Estre Berrocal raised her small hand and unbuttoned Adn Roucos shirt, one by one, until she could see his slim, shapely and sexy chest. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 183: Punishing You for Loving Me and Loving Me Well Estre Berrocals slender fingertips, gently caressing her wound, trembled slightly. Does it hurt? Well, a little bit. Tears fell from Estre Berrocals eyes, who sniffled and red at him. If you knew you were in pain, why did you wield that knife and stab yourself in the chest?. If I hadnt been determined, I would have left him in a few days, Im afraid. Adn Rouco took her small hand and ced it over his heart. Estre Berrocal could almost feel, through her chest, the strong beating of her heart. The wound hurts a little, but not as much as it does here. Estre Berrocals eyes were red, Im sorry, I Back then, your fathers death did have to do with the Rouco Group, I couldnt get away with it. I should be the one to say Im sorry. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and plucked up the courage to ask: Adn Rouco, why didnt you give my father a little more grace, perhaps? But there are other businesses besides your father, and as head of the Rouco Group, in the business world, I cannot consent to the nonpliance of all businesses. Estre Berrocal understood what he meant, but the man who died was her father, and there was no way she would not have any separation with Adn Rouco in her heart. In fact, you found out some time ago that he was in cahoots with Jonathan Tasis, didnt you? I dont like you saying youre in cahoots with him. Looking at him so positively jealous, Estre Berrocal blushed, And when did you find out? Before it was just a suspicion, but from the moment you brought home that bracelet of Analena Lozadas and deliberately let me see it, I was sure. Estre Berrocal asked herself, Why?. Jonathan Tasis doesnt talk to just anyone from Analena Lozada, and even if Jonathan Tasis wanted to provoke, you should havee to ask me what had happened, instead of taking the bracelet home so rudely for me to see. You were trying to provoke me. At the mention of Analena Lozada, Estre Berrocal hesitated, remembering what Julieta Sarinana had told her, and her watery eyes looked at Adn Rouco in disbelief. Had Adn Rouco really taken her for a double of Analena Lozada? But he didnt dare ask. Besides, in a few days she would be leaving La Ciudad Santa, so he let her think and fantasize that, for the time being, Adn Rouco wanted her and not because she looked like Analena Lozada. Why are you looking at me? Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and asked again, And what was that about Lucrecia Javier?. I just wanted to test you with Lucrecia Javier to see if you would get jealous if I slept with another woman. Estre Berrocal was a bit taken aback: Did you know all along that Lucrecia Javier had been arranged by me and Jonathan Tasis?. Star, you can hate me all you want, but dont ever associate with that Jonathan Tasis guy again, huh?. Estre Berrocal nodded obediently and wrapped her little arms around his neck, leaning into his embrace and murmuring, Adam, Ive figured it out, and I dont think Dad would want me to get revenge if he were alive. Adn Roucos heart pounded. His thinking had caused her to spend thest three years in a foreign country. Star, tell me how your studies abroad went. Actually there is not much to tell, I went to Paris at first because I could no longer stay in The Holy City, besides my studies were notplete at that time, I went to Paris just to finish my studies, Paris is very expensive, tuition fees are also very expensive, and I study art, which is particrly expensive, the money my father left me before he died was spent in less than a year, then I had to work in several part-time jobs, once I worked in a bar and they almost bothered me, luckily Ricardo Prats saved me At the mention of Ricardo Prats, Estre Berrocal looked warily at Adn Rouco, who asked, Why did you go to work in a bar? Estre Berrocal nodded and said with sincerity, Because I have a lot of homework from school and I dont have much time, so I go to the bar at night to work and earn money. Adn Rouco let out a soft sigh: Estre, Im sorry for the rush. If Stefano Berrocal had not gone bankrupt, he would not have jumped off a building, and his once warm home would not have crumbled overnight because of him. Estre Berrocal was deeply moved by the fact that this man, so arrogant, was now apologizing to her with such solemnity and seriousness. Then I will punish you for loving me, wanting me and caring for me for the rest of your life. Good. Estre Berrocal smiled softly, lifted her small face and kissed Adn Roucos thin lips, closing her eyes for a moment, tears from the corners of her eyes slid down to the temples of her ears, cool and refreshing. -Adam, Im sorry I lied to you again. If La Empresa Berrocal had not gone bankrupt three years ago, she would not have be a surrogate, her father would not have jumped off a building and she would not have met Adn Rouco. But she also had no way or reason to stay by his side. She hade to him, first for La Vi Berrocal and then to help her father but now she had no reason to stay by his side. Just letting it all go back, back to three years ago, when they were two parallel horizontal lines that had never crossed. Adn Rouco should have continued in his circle of colors, following the track of his original life, the one he had, without Estre Berrocal. The next morning, Estre Berrocal rushed Adn Rouco to work and Adn Rouco sent Felipa and Paulita to apany Estre Berrocal. When Paulita arrived with her school bag, Estre Berrocal was surprised: Paulita, isnt it Wednesday? Why dont you go to school?. The little girl came over and said happily, Daddy said Estre was in a bad mood and gave Paulita the day off to stay with Estre! I was so worried about you. Estre Berrocal smiled slightly and stroked the little girls head, Im fine, dont worry,e, sit down and have an orange, Ill peel one for you. Paulita reached out and took the orange from Estre Berrocals hand, frowning, Estre, leave it, let Paulita do it, Paulita will peel it for you. Why are you being so nice. Papa says Paulita has to be obedient to Estre. Estre Berrocals heart was sweetened when Paulita quickly peeled the oranges, breaking two cloves in her small hands and handing them to Estre Berrocal, who smiled and opened her mouth to eat them. You eat too, dont just feed me. Mmm! Paulita broke a tooth and stuck it in her mouth, her sour face scrunched up: What a sour orange! Paulita cant eat sour? The little girl said bitterly, Daddy cant eat sour just like Paulita, every time he eats a sour one he gets tears in his eyes! Estre Berrocal silently noted that Adn Rouco did not like acid. But then he thought he would soon be gone, so why remember him? Estre Berrocal was a little saddened to see her little girl and took her in her arms, where she leaned on hers and looked at her picture book. A short timeter, Juliet Sarinana was at the door of the living room with a bouquet of flowers in her arms. Julieta Sarinana raised her hand and knocked on the door, and Estre Berrocals brow furrowed as she watched. Miss Juliet? Miss Estre, I heard that you were not feeling well and that you were hospitalized, so I came to see you. Julieta Sarinana came in carrying flowers, Paulita knew Julieta Sarinana and greeted Julieta Sarinana in a milky voice: Aunt Julieta, how did you know that my Estre was sick?. Julieta Sarinana raised her hand and rubbed Paulitas little head: Paulita, its been a long time, youve grown up again. Yes, Miss Juliet, how did you know she was sick?. He had only been in the hospital the night before, how did Juliet Sarinana know so quickly? Juliet Sarinana was not surprised to be asked such a question and took it in stride, Have you forgotten? I am a doctor and I have many friends in this hospital, they all know that Adam is a good friend of mine, theyment it by hearsay. Julieta Sarinana said it in a way that left no room for doubt. Thank you foring to see me, then. Im a good friend of Adams, and now that youre pregnant with Adam, its only fair that Ie to see you, isnt it?. There was nothing wrong with Julieta Sarinanasment, but it was especially ufortable to Estre Berrocals ears. Julieta Sarinana looked at Felipa and Paulita and smiled, Paulita, would you and Felipa like to go y for a while in the garden below the hospital? Your Estre and I would like to talk a little bit. Paulita took Estre Berrocals arm and said with a ttened little mouth, But daddy told me to stay by Estres side and take care of Estre! Julieta Sarinanas eyes fluttered, was Adam so valuable to Estre Berrocal? Was she afraid that Estre Berrocal would run away? Paulita, its not like Aunt Juliet is going to bully your Star. Estre Berrocal knew that what Julieta Sarinana was going to say was not convenient for Paulita to hear, so she cajoled her, Paulita, Im a little hungry, will you and Felipa go get me something to eat? What do you want to eat Estre? Whatever you want, Paulita bought it and Estre loves it. All right then, Star, you have to wait for me!.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. After Felipa led Paulita out of the room, Estre Berrocal asked, Se?orita Julieta, what do you want to tell me? Analena Lozada she is actually still alive. Estre Berrocals watery eyes shook with force, and then she said amused, Miss Julieta, are you joking, how is it possible that Analena Lozada is still alive if she sank in the sea ten years ago and was swept away by the wind and the waves? Julieta Sarinana looked her straight in the eye and said, word for word: Yes, indeed Analena Lozada was swept out to sea by the wind and waves, but she was rescued. What do you mean? But, but if she wasnt dead, why didnt shee to Adam, or Jonathan Tasis?. Estre Berrocals hands, clinging to the sheets, tightened. Julieta Sarinana saw her panic and said, without rushing, Analena Lozada survived her ordeal, but lost her memory when her brain hit a reef in the sea, causing damage to her brain and hippocampus, so she forgot about Adam and Jonathan Tasis. Ten years have passed and he has been in therapy and has only recently managed to regain some of his memory. Estre Berrocal could not believe it, but Julieta Sarinana spoke with logic and conviction. And how do you know Analena Lozada is still alive?. As I told you, I am a doctor, I know many of my peers and it turns out that Analena Lozada had a treatment in the hands of a friend of mine, because I am a psychiatrist, and just yesterday my friend referred Analena Lozada to me for treatment, and I only found out before I had time to tell Adn. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 184: Kissing in the living room When Felipa returned with Paulita in tow, Paulita had in her hands the cream puffs and sandwiches she had bought and was smiling innocently and adorably at Estre Berrocal in her hospital bed with her big eyes. Look Estre, I bought lots of yummy things! What do you like to eat?. Juliet Sarinana got up, picked up her bag and said, Ill let you rest, Paulita, Aunt Juliet is leaving, Ill see you and Estre next time. Paulita nodded with her little chin and said thoughtfully, Yes, Aunt Julieta, take care on your way. Okay, stay with Estre, Aunt Julieta is leaving. When Julieta Sarinana left, Paulita looked at Estre Berrocal with a small mouth and grabbed her by the arm and shook her: Estre, whats the matter, didnt you like anything I bought? Why not, I love everything Paulita buys. In his mind, a jumble, was the news that Analena Lozada was still alive. What did Julieta Sarinana mean when she told him that Analena Lozada was still alive? Was it to remind her that she, the alternate, could resign? Because the protagonist ising back? Estre Berrocal had been distracted all day and when Adn Rouco arrived at the hospital after work, Paulita ran to him and hugged him. Dad, can you get off workter to be with Estre and me? Dad, if you make a little less money, Paulita will be able to have a little less snack!. Adn Rouco raised his hand and stroked the little girls head, smiling slightly, Yes, daddy will get off work early and stay with you. Paulita had been with Estre Berrocal all day, so Adn Rouco said to Felipa: Felipa, you can take Paulita back to La Vi Rouco. Yes, Third Young Master. Paulita winked at Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, her little hand grabbed Estre Berrocals and Adn Roucos hands and sped them together, her little adult tone and little girl voice saying, Be, you have to be happy with daddy! And there was Felipa, smiling kindly at her side, and Estre Berrocal, with her thin skin, blushed slightly. Adn Rouco gave it no importance: Come on, go back to Felipa. In the morning you can go back with Felipa to see Estre. Yes, Im so d I dont have to study for a few days! That Lorenzo Obregon at the daycare pulls my hair every day, so Ill finally have a few days of peace! Estre Berrocal snorted and burst outughing, What is Lorenzo Obregn doing pulling your hair?. Paulita said arrogantly, I think you like me, say it! Why do you always pull my hair, it falls out! Even if he says he likes me, I dont ept him!. Adn Rouco raised his hand and tapped the little girls white forehead, frowning and asking in a deep voice, How old are you and what do you know about tastes? Daddy, youre hurting me! Of course I know what its like, daddy you like Estre, dont you!. Adn Rouco felt defeated for the first time and his dark eyes red at the little girl, Paulita was not frightened and frowned: Daddy, youre always so mean, youre going to scare Estre away! Estre Berrocal couldnt help herself: Felipa, take Paulita with you, your Third Young Master is going to have a tantrum. Felipa pulled Paulita aside, e on little boy, get out of here, youre the only one who dares to talk about your father like that! Paulita was taken out of the room with a wobble by Felipa. As soon as he left, Adn Rouco pulled the little woman who had teased him into his arms, frowning, What did you just call me, Third Young Master? The mansrge hand, pinched her hard around the waist. Estre Berrocal blushed, Be gentle Adam Roucos hand stroked from her waist to her lower back, patting her gently. Estre Berrocalughed again, looking at the man who had asked her that question with such seriousness, and said amused: The baby is less than a month old, it is not yet formed, it cannot make a fuss even if it wants to, Adn Rouco, do you have any sense? She leaned into his arms and inadvertently squeezed his wound, the man grunted, Estre Berrocal quickly pulled away and reached out to gently caress his chest, Hows your wound? Do you need your medicine changed today? Adn Rouco only responded with indifference: Yes. Estre Berrocals eyes reddened slightly and she said eagerly, It must hurt, Im sorry The man grabbed her head and squeezed her in his arms, Im a little tired, let me hold you for a while. That will put pressure on your wound Adn Rouco held the woman in his arms, closed his eyes and let out a small sigh, It doesnt hurt. It really didnt hurt?N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Estre Berrocal leaned into his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck, remembering that Analena Lozada was still alive, she hesitated, should she tell him the news? It would have been a great surprise for Adn Rouco he would have been so excited that he would have left her behind immediately and gone to look for Analena Lozada. Suddenly she had bad intentions, she didnt want to tell Adn Rouco now, she wanted Adn Rouco to spend more time with her. Estre Berrocal reassured that she would leave him soon anyway, and then it would not be toote for him to make love with Analena Lozada. Adam, the doctor says Im fine, you should let Paulita go to school tomorrow, donte to the hospital with me, there are a lot of germs and its not good for children to be in the hospital all the time, Im getting moldy in the hospital, I want to get out. Adam Roucos chin brushed her soft hair and he disagreed, Stay a few more days for observation. Im doing very well. You can leave the hospital if you want to, but you are pregnant now and I will not allow you to go back to work at Yawar. Estre Berrocal nodded, Even if you dont say it, I wont work at Yawar again. Adn Rouco opened his dark eyes and looked at her strangely, Estre Berrocal touched his face, Why are you looking at me like that? The mans thin lips suddenly curved yfully, Im a little ufortable with your sudden change in behavior. Estre Berrocals ears blushed. The mans burning gaze upon her, the way the little woman in his arms blushed, made Adam Rouco itch a little, and he lowered his head, kissing her lips. Estre Berrocal gently struggled: This is a hospital you have to let me go someone will see you. Star, Ive been thinking about you all day. The man pressed against her ear, his breath spraying hotly against her neck, and he said it in such a lovely, maic voice that Estre Berrocal couldnt resist at all, tilting her little face up and taking the initiative to kiss him. The kiss, however, was too shallow for Adn Rouco, whose dark eyes fixed on the soft, white lobe of his ear. Estre Berrocals body heats up at his deep gaze and she raises her hand to cover his eyes, her voice soft with embarrassment, Stop looking. If she kept looking, she feared the man would make out with her in the hospital room. Adn Rouco was very needy, and Estre Berrocals heart got a little choked up at the thought. When youre with other women, do you also do it a lot with them? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 185: Meeting with Analena Lozada The fiery breath of Adn Rouco approached her, with a long smile on his lips: That? Star, that one youre talking about, which one is it?. Estre Berrocal gave him a fierce look, the man, he knew what he was talking about! She pulled back from his arms, threw the nket over her head and said yfully, If you dont want to talk about it, forget it!. Adn Rouco smiled at the little woman wrapped in a bun and his long arm tugged at the nket. Estre Berrocal did lift the sheets, red in the face: The baby is still in my belly, my baby, not yours! Im afraid the baby was the only thing I had in mind! Adam Rouco looked at her with a sour expression and pulled her into his arms, How did you get pregnant without me? Estre Berrocal blushed: . The man stared at her for a moment, Okay, leave it, what do you want to eat tonight, Ill go get it. I want a burger with fries and lots of chilli!. Adam Rouco frowned a little, clearly she was not very happy with this dinner she was about to have, Its not nutritious, what more do you want? Thats all I want, and I dont have the stomach to eat anything else if you ask me. You stay here, Ill go get him. Estre Berrocal could hardly imagine Adn Rouco standing in a crowd of people, in an elegant dress, in front of her, helping her buy a hamburger and fries. It was an image that warmed his nose to the point of souring just thinking about it. Adn Rouco, although he saw her as a shadow of Analena Lozada, must have had some affection for her, right? Estre Berrocal consoled herself with this Q. She was waiting for Adn Rouco to return from shopping for dinner when her cell phone rang. The caller ID showed an unknown number. Estre Berrocal didnt think twice and took it. Hello, is this? Hello, is this Miss Estre Berrocal? I am Analena Lozada. Adn Rouco was returning from buying a hamburger and fries with cheap white stic bags in both hands, quite out of ce. Estre Berrocal sat up in the hospital bed and couldnt help but smile, pulling out her phone and snapping a few pictures of him. Adn Rouco unconsciously raised his hand to cover his face and frowned, asking, What are you doing? President Rouco, youve suddenly be so homey, I had to take your picture!. Adn Rouco ced the object in his hand on the table and stretched out his hand: Let me see. No, if I show it to you, Im sure youll delete it. Estre Berrocal, like a hidden treasure, tucked the phone under her pillow to keep it out of Adn Roucos reach, propped up the hospital bed board and tapped on the small table. Im going to eat, to serve dinner! Adam Rouco, without bothering to lecture her, took the steaming hamburger and fries to the board and opened them. Estre Berrocal was already hungry and as she looked at the food, so full of color and vor, her appetite was so strong that she tore off the packet of chili peppers and poured them into the fries. Adn Rouco wrinkled his nose: Dont eat anything heavy. Adn Rouco has always had a lighter pte, especially with Paulita, and has instructed his cooks to eat with less oil, salt and spice. Estre Berrocal ate her burger and fries with satisfaction: Its really good, do you want a bite?. The man, however, looked at her with disgust. Estre Berrocal brought a noodle stick close to Adn Roucos thin lips. Youll know how good it is when you taste it!. Estre Berrocal pushed the mouth, If you dont want to eat it, its a shame you dont like it. As soon as Estre Berrocal put the chopsticks in her mouth, Adn Roucos thin lips suddenly closed around hers. He hooked the unchewed mouthful of noodles into his own and bit down hard before releasing it and savoring the food in his mouth. For a few brief seconds, Estre Berrocal gaped until the man gave her an ambiguous look and a serious look back, It tastes very good. Was it just okay? But Estre Berrocal didnt have the courage to say anything, and with a slight blush she lowered her head and continued eating her hamburger and fries. Adn Rouco had some fried rice for dinner, but it was clear that he was not a fan of fried rice out there, and after a few bites, he put it aside and ate no more. Estre Berrocal was about to stuff thest of her hamburger into her mouth when Adn Rouco snapped her wrist and took it directly into his own mouth. Estre Berrocal looked at him with a pout: Why are you taking my food? Well Adn Rouco wrapped his arms around her body and his thin lips kissed her hard, attacking the city Estre Berrocal gasped from the kiss before Adn Rouco released her with a slight smirk on his forehead. Here you go. When did this man be a rogue! Adn Rouco was always a correct and ascetic man, but now his skin was so thick! However, his heart was surprisingly sweet like a thickyer of honey sprinkled on top. Property ? N?velDrama.Org. The following morning, Estre Berrocal was discharged from the hospital, as expected. Adam Rouco took her back to The Vis at Repulse Bay and settled her in before going to work. Estre Berrocal was fine, changed her clothes and left the house. When he arrived at the ce he had arranged with Analena Lozada, he saw Analena Lozada as soon as he walked in the door. At that time, it was not lunchtime and it was a weekday, so there was no one in the cafeteria. Even from a distance, Estre Berrocal could clearly see the resemnce between her and Analena Lozada. He approached her, You youre Analena Lozada, right?. Analena Lozada looked at her with a slight smile, Yes, you are Miss Estre? Estre Berrocal nodded as she took a seat, Yes, I am Estre Berrocal. Im looking for her, not to disturb her current life with Adam, I just found out from Dr. Julieta that Adams current girlfriend, she looks like me, thats why I wanted to meet her. Although Analena Lozadas words were polite and inappropriate, they struck a chord in Estre Berrocals heart. She looked calmly at Analena Lozada, seated across from her, and asked, pursing her lips, Miss Analena, if you are still alive, why did youe to me first and not to Adn Rouco? Analena Lozada froze, stroking her coffee cup with her fingers, and said hesitantly, I havent thought about how to confront Adn, after all, I havent seen him for ten years, and in those ten years hes had a life of his own, and Ive heard Dr. Julieta say that. he already has a daughter Analena Lozada looked at the diamond ring on Estre Berrocals ring finger, staring nkly, but smiled softly and asked, You and Adam, I believe, are married? Estre Berrocal squeezed his hand and put the one with the diamond ring, under the table, No, he and I are not married, Miss Analena, since you are alive, you should let Adam know as soon as possible, he has suffered all these years because of your death. If Adn Rouco knew that Analena Lozada was still alive and well, he should not have nightmares again in the future, right? Estre Berrocal recalled that when Adn Rouco slept next to her, in her midnight dreams, she was Analena Lozada, and the name she pronounced, too, was Analena Lozada. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 186: Mr. Adam proposes! I know, but I Im not really ready to meet Adam yet, Im afraid that the feelings between him and me, have changed Miss Star, Adam he must be good to you, right? Analena Lozada is gentle and clean-cut in appearance, not aggressive, very different from the arrogant beauty of Olivia Montes, especially when she looks at her and speaks to her with warmth and softness, Estre Berrocal cant tell if she has an ulterior motive or is really just asking. But every question Analena Lozada asks is like a knife in her heart. Was Adn Rouco good for her? If Adn Rouco was good to her, it was probably because she was Paulitas real mother and because of her resemnce to Analena Lozada. Adn Rouco looks her in the face and probably inflicts the guilt he feels for Analena Lozada on her, so he is kind to her? Seeing Estre Berrocals long silence, Analena Lozada calls out to her, Miss Estre?. Estre Berrocal came back from her daze: Miss Analena, you have already met me, if you have nothing else, I would like to leave. Estre Berrocal got up to leave with her purse, but Analena Lozada stopped her, Miss Estre, if you and Adn are happy now, I am willing to leave, as long as Adn is well, I cant go to see Adn, I am a dead person and suddenly I appear. Im sure its awkward for everyone. Estre Berrocal was more annoyed than pleased by his gentle tone: I dont know if Adn Rouco is well or not, if you want to know, you ask him! Analena Lozada didnt seem to expect me to lose my temper and was a bit stunned. Estre Berrocal ignored her and left the caf with her purse. In the cab, Estre Berrocals mind went nk. The driver asked her, Where are you going, miss?. Estre Berrocal thought for a moment and looked at the skyscrapers gliding by, almost to the Rouco Group. To the Rouco Group. Adn Rouco had just left the conference room when he heard the voice of a familiar little woman. Adam? He turned his head to look and Estre Berrocal had trotted into his arms. Adn Rouco wrapped his arms around her slender waist, a little surprised, but he frowned and scolded her in a low voice: Why are you walking so fast when youre pregnant? Although he is scolding, his tone is especially gentle. Estre Berrocal hung her arms around his neck, Its just that Ive suddenly missed you a little bit, so But before he could finish his sentence, several more executives left the conference room. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, who happened to be blocking the entrance to the conference room. The executives were stunned.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. President Rouco had never had an affair, and if he had, he would never have had an affair with a woman in public. Estre Berrocal felt so embarrassed that she wanted to make a hole in the floor in front of the executives eyes. What a shame! With that she pulled out of Adam Roucos arms and turned to run, but Adam Rouco wouldnt let her. He grabbed her wrist with his big hand and pulled her back, lowering his head to her ear and saying in a voice only the two of them could hear, Do you want to run away after half of your flirtation? There was a sudden lightness in her body as Adn Rouco bent down and picked her up in his arms. Not only the executives, but even Santino Yepes, who was standing next to him, looked stunned. Was the boss was having sex with Miss Estre in front of everyone? This is uneptable! Estre Berrocal blushed and struggled: Put me down, there are a lot of people watching. But Adn Rouco didnt care, as if executives were transparent, he calmly said, Whats wrong with hugging your wife, is it illegal? Estre Berrocal raised her hand to cover his lips, but it was toote. Adn Roucos voice was not too loud and, apparently, the executives ears were well Estre Berrocal merely buried her face in Adn Roucos arms and urged him in a whisper, Come on,e on,e on. The man looked at her coyly and his thin lips curved. Behind them, a group of executives, watching Adn Roucos back as he walked away, murmured. Mr. Santino, when did President Rouco get married?. Yes, howe we didnt know that?. President Rouco got married, why didnt you inform us, we were waiting to eat President Roucos wedding candy?. Santino Yepes spread his hands: Its not that you didnt know, its that I didnt even find out when the Chief got married. Estre Berrocal cowered in Adn Roucos arms until he carried him into the office, then she grabbed hold of Adn Roucos chest shirt and cautiously poked her little head out, poking her head around the door and asking him warily, Theres no one else, is there? Adn Rouco looked at her with a smirk, Afraid to meet people and suddenly pout in front of the conference room? Estre Berrocals ears burned red, How was I supposed to know there was someone else in the conference room The man lifted his long fingers and brushed her soft little face. Estre Berrocal suddenly thought about what he had just called her, what he had just hugged her, and what he had said to the executives at the entrance to the conference room. Whats wrong with hugging your wife? Wife? Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat and she looked at him in disbelief. Adn Rouco reassured: Arent you ashamed to look at a man with such passionate eyes, girl?. But for the moment, Estre Berrocal had no shame, Who did you say is your wife?. The one I had just embraced. Estre Berrocal blushed up to her neck and murmured sweetly, I, Im not your wife The man leaned close to her, his fresh, masculine scent, spraying her ear, Second child in the womb and you still wont admit to being Mrs. Rouco? Therge hand, caressed the small of her back. I Estre Berrocal choked and just stared at him in disbelief. Adn Rouco reached out and sped her hand in his arms, Take some time this week and lets go get the marriage license. Adn Rouco was not in favor of leaving a pregnant woman and not marrying her. Estre Berrocal had to recognize that her heart was in the right ce. She looked at him with teary eyes and said nothing for quite a while. Adn Rouco caressed her little face: Do you want me to propose to you before you say yes? Estre Berrocal brushed her lips in a feigned smile, Yes, of course I wont marry you if you dont propose. If you knew Analena Lozada was still alive, would you still marry her? Adn Rouco only wants to graduate with her now because she is pregnant and wants to give her a name, right? Estre Berrocal does not want to think about that answer and falls into the arms of Adn Rouco: I will not marry you if you do not propose to me. Adn Rouco silently notes the subject of the proposal. That night, Adn Rouco called Santino Yepes. Book the top floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel for tomorrow night. Yes boss. The top floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel is the best ce in The Holy City for stargazing and nighttime viewing, an entire outdoor section for candlelit dining and soaking in the moonlight. Will BOSS reserve the top floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel for tomorrow night for a date with Miss Star? Santino Yepes asked, Jefe, are you going out with Se?orita Estre?. To her surprise, the man responded with two words, A marriage proposal. Santino Yepes got nervous. Would the president who was always arrogant and overbearing and looked at others from an inferior angle would also propose marriage to a woman with 999 roses on one knee? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 187: The name of the child When Adn Rouco left the studio, he passed by the childrens room and saw Paulita lying in Estre Berrocals arms, listening to the story she was telling him. The man stood in the doorway of the room for a long time without disturbing them. Perhaps the scene inside was so warm and cozy that Adn Rouco did not want to disturb it, until Paulita fell asleep in her little cartoon pajamas on Estre Berrocals chest, and Estre Berrocal stroked the little girls back and carefully put away the childrens book she was holding, before Adn Rouco pushed open the door. Adn Rouco lifted Estre Berrocal from the cot and, startled, asked in a low voice, Adn, have you finished working? Adn Rouco said Yes and took her out of the childrens room. Estre Berrocal struggled slightly, Put me down, I promised Paulita I would sleep with her tonight, shell be mad if she doesnt see me in the morning!. If you sleep with Paulita, who will sleep with me?. Estre Berrocal blushed at the mans serious question, Youre a big girl, why do you keep talking to Paulita?. Adn Rouco had always been a light sleeper, especially in the years after Analena Lozadas death ten years earlier, when he began to suffer from depression, and he had often suffered from insomnia, even with the help of medication, but it was not umon for him to stay awake until dawn. But Adn Rouco discovers that when he sleeps with Estre Berrocal in his arms, he is calmer and more at ease. I need to fall asleep with you more than with Paulita. This sudden phrase made Estre Berrocals heart flutter. Adn Roucos expression was evidently serious as he said it, but Estre Berrocal could hear the sweetness of it, knowing that it was not a love story either, but more than a love story. In the morning, then, you call me early and I go to Paulitas room in the morning. Estre Berrocal remembered that Paulita, like Adn Rouco, had an rm clock, and that the milk group would be angry if she did not see it. Adn Rouco responded with a yes. Once they were in the bedroom and on the big bed, Estre Berrocal spontaneously and automatically turned and threw herself into his arms. Adam, have you ever wondered if Analena Lozada was really still alive The man frowned, How can you make such assumptions?. Im just asking. Estre Berrocal looked at him warily, if he had known that Analena Lozada was still alive, he would have been desperate to get Analena Lozada back with him. She had been on the verge of leaving, and at a time like this, Analena Lozada had returned. It was as if it had been destined, even fate had wanted her to leave Adn Rouco. He has no way to hate him anymore, but his fathers death is still fresh in his mind, and the person who lives in his heart has always been Analena Lozada, and she leaves and Analena Lozadaes back to him, bringing everything back to square one. She had bought her ticket to leave him, she had prepared her luggage and her ns to leave him, now she just had to say goodbye to him Adn Rouco had no intention of continuing the conversation with Analena Lozada, his arms were around her waist, his thin lips were on her ear, his eyes were closed and he mumbled a reminder, I wont be back tomorrow night after work, well meet directly at the top of the Banyan Tree Hotel, after work, Ill have Santino Yepes pick you up. Whats the point of going to the Banyan Tree Hotel?. Adam Roucos thin lips curved, A secret. Estre Berrocal brushed her lips and growled softly, And you sell yourself! But dont bother Santino Yepes to pick me up, call me after work and Ill take a cab there myself, wouldnt it rather be a waste of time for Mr. Santino to go ande?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Adam Rouco slowly opened his dark eyes and looked at the small woman in his arms with a deep smile, Are you looking forward to it? Not me, youre the one who works up an appetite!. Hisrge hand under theforter, he touched her small hand, his fingers gently caressed the diamond ring on her ring finger and he lowered his head to kiss her forehead. I dont know if it was Estre Berrocals sensitivity, or if it was a womans sixth sense, but she always felt that the surprise that Adn Rouco was going to give her tomorrow was a marriage proposal. With teary eyes, he could not help but look at Adn Rouco. Looking at me like that, is that what you want?. Adam Rouco also looked at the time, eleven oclock, turned to hug her and kissed her neck and cheek. Itste, it will be one in the morning before we do it again, Ill satisfy you tomorrow night, eh? The mans tone, a bit perverse and ungainly, was extraordinarily provocative. Estre Berrocal gave him an annoyed look, who wanted to do that? Adn Rouco turned off themp and when he turned around, Estre Berrocal opened her arms and embraced him in a hug. Adam. The little woman in his arms called out to him in a soft, sticky voice. Hmm? Estre Berrocal took hisrge hand and patted his lower back, Do you prefer a boy or a girl?. The man kissed the soft, delicate nape of her neck and murmured in response, Whatever. I cant have a random one. Adn Roucoughed lightly, his hand resting on her waist gently squeezing, Are you angry? Estre Berrocal wasnt really angry and buried herself in Adam Roucos neck, I hope its a boy, so we can have a son and a daughter, can you name our baby? Adn Rouco frowned slightly and looked at the little woman in his arms in the dim light of the room. Its still at least eight months before the baby is born, and besides, I dont even know the sex, so if you suddenly ask me to think of a name, it might as well be something. Estre Berrocals mouth swelled up. All she could think about was that tomorrow she was leaving La Ciudad Santa, leaving him, perhaps, never to see him again in her life, and she only allowed herself the luxury of thinking that Adn Rouco could give her son a name. Later, she could tell the child that her father had given her that name. Estre Berrocals eyes watered slightly at the thought. She was not a sad person, but the thought of leaving Adn Rouco and Paulita tomorrow made her drown with sadness. He thought he didnt like Adn Rouco that much, and had thought he would sacrifice everything to help his father avenge his death. Estre Berrocals warm tears slid down Adn Roucos arm under his head and the man was slightly stunned. Angry and crying when I said I would name the baby whatever name it was? Estre Berrocal threw herself headfirst into his arms and, in a jocr voice, said, Well, how are you going to name it whatever it is, casual ice cream is very tasty, do you want people to eat our baby like ice cream?. Adn Rouco raised his hand and gently stroked her hair, thinking that she was unstable because she was pregnant, or perhaps Estre Berrocal was hiding her words too well and deceiving Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco held the little woman in his arms for a long time, until Estre Berrocal was falling asleep, when he whispered in her ear in a deep and serious voice: If it is a girl, it will be Salbatora Rouco, and if it is a boy, Esteban Rouco. Estre Berrocal curved her lips between her arms, Yes. Pa Rouco, Salbatora Rouco, Esteban Rouco good to hear. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 188: Leaving The next morning Adn Rouco wakes up and pulls Estre Berrocal, who is still sleeping, to tie his tie. Estre Berrocal stood barefoot on the carpet, without her heels, at the height of Adn Roucos corbone, the height at which she knotted his tie, birdie as it was. Adn Rouco looked at her, and Estre Berrocal felt the burning gaze on her head, and her face flushed slightly, and when she had knotted it, she was about to withdraw her hand when the man took it in his, Dont bete tonight, eh? Estre Berrocal curved her lips: I know, Ill be there, see you soon. Estre Berrocal watched Adn Roucos car drive away and then stood in front of the vi, watching the tail of the car dwindle to a ck dot. -Adam, Im sorry Im going to miss my appointment. He had bought a ticket to leave La Ciudad Santa for today and had finally worked up the courage to tell her about Analena Lozadas presence. Estre Berrocal sent a text message. Analena Lozada received the text message and clicked on it. Tonight, on the top floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel, Adn Rouco will be waiting for you. Analena Lozada frowned slightly in disbelief and called out, Miss Estre, what exactly are you referring to? Literally, tonight, Adn Rouco will be waiting for her on the top floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel, Im just telling her, whether she goes or not, thats up to her. And with that, he simply hung up the phone. Estre Berrocal was not a pretentious person, and she had never thought that one day she would be sending the man she loved, to another woman, with her own hands. If Adn Rouco had known that Analena Lozada was still alive, the knots and depression he had been feeling all these years would have been lifted, right? It would have been the best oue for everyone if she had done it. After breakfast, Estre Berrocal went to see Paulita at the nursery. The little girl was ying on the slide with a group of children, having a great time, and as soon as she saw hering, she happily ran towards her. Star, what are you doing here? Estre suddenly missed Paulita, so she came. Paulita yed with the sweat all over her forehead, wetting her hair, and Estre Berrocal took out a tissue and wiped the sweat from the little girls face. Paulita, how are you getting along with the children now?. He recalls that when he first met Paulita, she was not ying well with the children at the day care center and was very out of ce. The little boy patted his chest and said proudly, The children love Paulita, and Paulita has made some very good friends! Estre, can I ask the children to y with us over the weekend? Yes, whatever you want, as long as youre happy. But the little ball wrinkled her little eyebrow and said bitterly, But daddy doesnt like to make too much noise, what if daddy is mean to me? There are so many children around, if daddy is mean to me, wont I lose face?. Dont worry, daddy wont be mean to Paulita, I will intercede for you. Really Star? Estre Berrocal nodded solemnly, Of course its true. Over there, a child called out to Paulita from a little further away: Pa Rouco! Come and y with us. Estre Berrocal stroked his little head and smiled: Come on, the children are waiting for you. Estre, Im going to y now!. The little girl hugged Estre Berrocals neck and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Estre Berrocal looked at the cheerful figurine and her eyes moistened slightly. At six oclock in the evening, Adn Rouco had just left work and called Estre Berrocal. I get off work, take the car to go to the Banyan Tree Hotel, Ill be there in about half an hour. Estre Berrocal listened to the deep, maic voice of the man on the other end of the line, with a bit of affection, and said nothing for a good while. She was so quiet that Adn Rouco called out to her with a frown, Estre?. Yes, I know, Im on my way, I just suddenly wanted to hear your voice. Adn Rouco did not give it any importance, he just casually teased: Do you miss me? Well, a little bit. The mans thin lips curved slightly at this response. At three oclock in the afternoon, Estre Berrocal was already on the bus. He gazed out at the recedingndscape of The Holy City, his eyes watering. Tears eventually fall when looking at the empty ring finger. The diamond ring that Adn Rouco had given her and left in the vi had never belonged to her. Her hand, gently caressing her small, t belly, reddens her eyes. Honey, were leaving Daddy, from now on. mommy will take good care of you. Adn Rouco went to the Banyan Tree Hotel and was led by the bellboy to the top floor of the hotel. Just as he reached the top floor, he noticed a woman sitting at the terrace table with her back to him, but the woman, Adn Rouco was sure, was not Estre Berrocal. The moment Analena Lozada turned her head at the sound of footsteps, Adn Rouco froze. In the warm orange glow, Analena Lozada saw him and smiled slightly, softly and lightly. Adam, its been a long time. Analena Lozada stood up and took a step towards Adn Rouco, who did not even look back until she was standing firmly in front of him. Did I scare you? O Adam dont you remember me anymore?. Even for someone as calm and collected as Adn Rouco, he was still a bit surprised, even shocked, to be confronted with someone who had been dead for ten years and had e back to life. Adn Rouco did not believe that Analena Lozada was still alive, the storm was so great that she could not have survived. Adn Roucos brow furrowed: What the hell is going on here? Are we going to stand here talking? Is it okay if we talk while we eat? Analena Lozada was friendly, and so was the woman in front of her, but Adn Rouco couldnt tell what was going on. However, Adn Rouco is not the person who knows Analena Lozada best, the person who knows Analena Lozada best is Jonathan Tasis. Adn Rouco and Analena Lozada were sitting together, facing each other, at the table, lit with romantic candles and expensive wine, which Adn Rouco had ordered to be prepared earlier. Only he had not expected that the protagonist of the evening would be Analena Lozada. How did you know I wasing here tonight? Analena Lozada was stunned and smiled faintly, I thought you would be impatient to ask me how I had returned from the dead, but your main concern is why I am here, it was Miss Estre who told me toe, she told me you were waiting for me here. How do you know Estre Berrocal? Adam Roucos dark eyes sank and a bad feeling arose in his heart. Analena Lozada looked at the decorations, then at the exquisite candlelit dinner on the table, and raised her eyes to look at Adn Rouco. None of this is actually for me tonight, is it? Are you preparing it for Miss Estre?. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Chapter 189: Abandoned father and daughter Adn Rouco calmly examined the woman in front of him, Analena Lozada, you have not answered my question. Analena Lozada said calmly, Ten years ago I fell overboard, I was probably lucky to be saved and got my life back, but I hit my head on a reef in the sea, so it made me lose all my memories, I have been in therapy with a doctor, maybe fate is that wonderful, my doctor rmended a psychiatrist named Julieta I went to see Julieta Sarinana for treatment and she told me everything when she found out who I was. Star and she recognized who I was, Adam, was it you who showed her my picture?. No. Seeing the coldness of Adn Roucos attitude, Analena Lozada asked apologetically, Am I interrupting your date with Miss Estre tonight? Adn Rouco stood up and said in a deep voice: Analena Lozada, I have many questions for you, but I have more important things to do right now, so excuse me. Adam, wait. Analena Lozada got up and approached him, looked at him and asked, Adn, you dont look to wee me back, did I scare you bying to see you so suddenly and unexpectedly? Analena Lozada, Im d youre alive, and Im sure Jonathan Tasis would be the happiest person if he knew you were alive. Jonathan Tasis? Analena Lozada froze and quickly said, Oh, Im not ready to appear in front of Jonathan, I, Im afraid to scare him. Analena Lozada had always called Jonathan Tasis Jonathan, and she remembered it very clearly because the three of them used to spend a lot of time together, and Analena Lozadas eyes were always on Jonathan Tasis, and her eyes always followed him, and suddenly she suspected him of calling him by such a strange name. But perhaps, she was overthinking it, and Analena Lozada had lost her memory and perhaps had forgotten some of her feelings for Jonathan Tasis. After all, the woman in front of him was no different from Analena Lozada and, besides, her face, untouched by a knife, was a very natural and fresh one. As far as he knew, Analena Lozada did not have twin sisters either. Adn Rouco left the Banyan Tree Hotel as he called Estre Berrocal and walked to the car. The phone kept ringing, with only a cold, mechanical female voice: Im sorry, the number you have reached is disconnected Adam Roucos face sank and he got into his car and drove back to The Vis at Repulse Bay. At The Vis at Repulse Bay, in the living room, there was only one floormp on. Adn Rouco called out to her as she entered from the courtyard, Star!. There was no answer and, in response, only a lonely echo was heard. At the sight of the diamond ring on the table, Adn Roucos heart sank, violently. A quick sh of Estre Berrocals abnormalities in thest days Suddenly, she ran to the Rouco Group and hugged him, cuddling him and telling him she missed him; she asked himst night how Analena Lozada would react if she were still alive; and she begged him to call her son Estre Berrocal had been acting so differently these days, how had she not noticed? Adn Rouco clutched the diamond ring so tightly that his knuckles were blue and white. He made a direct call to Santino Yepes: Send someone to find out where Estre Berrocal is now. Santino Yepes, there, froze, not expecting Estre Berrocal to suddenly disappear in the middle of the night Adn Rouco went up to the second floor bedroom, and in the master bedroom were still all the objects she had used, except that some of her clothes were missing, as well as her identity card and passport. These were all indications that Estre Berrocal had not run away or disappeared, but that she really intended to leave without saying goodbye for a long time. How dare this woman leave without saying goodbye? Was it because he could not let Stefano Berrocal die, or because he did not understand his rtionship with Analena Lozada? Adn Rouco had mixed feelings, whether it was more anger or fear. Adn Rouco dropped to the edge of the bed and put his hand to his forehead, he had never been so afraid, so afraid of losing someone. Santino Yepes call came back and the man paused for two seconds before picking up. Chief, Miss Star should have left The Holy City by now, but both the airport and the train station have been checked and there is no record of her ticket purchase, most likely Miss Star left on a coach. Long-distance coaches do not require proof of identity. With such an obvious move, it was clear she feared he was out to get her. Did she want to leave him so badly? To push him to another woman herself? Keep checking! She had underestimated him too; if she really wanted to find her person, it was only a matter of time. Throughout the night, Adn Rouco did not sleep, his mind was filled with the face of Estre Berrocal, who would not leave. On his pillow, the smell of her hair, which had not yet dissipated, and on his bed, the smell of her, which affected his emotions to a great extent. The next morning, Felipa brought Paulita in. Paulita came bouncing in with her school bag on her back and saw Adn Rouco sitting on the sofa with a dark face. Paulita, not knowing what to do, as soon as she entered the room, asked with a little pout: Daddy! Where is Estre? Why isnt she up, thezybones? Ivee for breakfast! Theres no breakfast, is there? Adn Rouco ignored her. Paulita came running up with a scowl and looked at Adn Rouco with a twisted face, Papa? Where is Estre? Adn Rouco continued to ignore her. Paulita climbed up on the couch, put her mouth close to Adn Roucos ear and shouted, Daddy! Can you hear me! Adn Rouco was in a bad mood and ordered Felipa in a cold voice: Felipa, make him something to eat. Yes, Third Young Master. Paulita puffed out her little mouth, Hmph, ignoring me in the morning, and I dont want to talk to you, Im going to Estre! Hmph! Adam Roucos big hand grabbed the bag by the strap and brought the little girl back, angry about something. Youre always looking for Estre, does she care about you?.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Adn Roucos voice was cold, the volume high, and the mans face so grim that Paulita looked at him with her little face, stunned, and even Felipa was startled. When Paulita reacted, she cried out with a moan: Youre mean to me! Oh, Im going with Estre! Estre doesnt care about me! Estre loves me! Estre even visited me yesterday at the nursery! woo woo woo woo The little girl was crying so loudly that Adn Rouco, annoyed by the sound, took Paulita to the sofa and left himself. Paulita wiped her tears with her two little hands and red hatefully at Adn Rouco, who was sitting on the other side of her, grunting loudly in anger, but the man did nothing. Adn Rouco picked her up like a chicken and scolded her: There goes your Star! Youre lying! Stars not going anywhere! Star wants Paulita more! Im going to find her! Hmph! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 190: I Never Loved Analena Lozada Paulita climbed up and ran upstairs to look for Estre Berrocal, but the little girl searched the room without finding any sign of Estre Berrocal. Star, Star, Star, Star, where are you? Ten minutester, Paulita wasing down the stairs with a disappointed little face, carrying her little school bag, and Adn Rouco, sitting on the couch, grunted, Have you figured it out yet? Paulita stood on the stairs with her mouth swollen and her arms crossed like a small cockatoo: Hmph!. Adn Rouco got up and left the house, leaving only his back and a message for Paulita, Come with me if you dont want to bete. Paulita stood still for a minute and then reluctantly followed her like an ant. Dad was in a bad mood and so was she. Paulita followed with a whisper of protest, I havent had breakfast yet! Do you want to starve me to death? Adn Rouco frowned, pursed his thin lips and ordered Felipa: Prepare some breakfast for him to take with him on the road. Yes, Third Young Master. Felipa prepared a ham sandwich, heated a carton of milk, put it in a stic bag and handed it to Paulita, Remember to eat it. Paulita grabbed her breakfast, red at Adn Rouco and ran out to the car with her school bag. Felipa could not resist asking, Third Young Master, Third Young Grandmother she Dont tell the old man about this for now. Yes, Third Young Master. Estre Berrocal arrived in S and first stayed in a hotel, resting sufficiently before going to the local agency to look for a house. His n, for the time being, was to stay at S for now and hope for a changeter. He had just left the Holy City and his mind was scrambled, he had no idea where to go or what his ns were for the future. After a day of house hunting with the agent, he finally decided on a one-bedroom apartment. Rent in S is not cheap, and so is rent. If you want to rent the whole ce, it usually costs more than 3. 000 a month, which is a bit expensive for Estre Berrocal, but she didnt want to share a room with strangers, so she chose a single room with its own bathroom and kitchen. Miss Estre, this one will cost you two thousand a month, and youll be fine on your own. Then Ill take this one. Okay, Ill call thendy and ask her toe over. After a long time, Estre Berrocal finally paid the bond and the rent, and when thendy and the agent left, she cleaned the house. Thendy was a bit of a neat freak and came regrly to clean the house when it was unupied, so Estre Berrocal only had to do a little cleaning. After packing, he took a hot shower andy down on his bed, hoping to fall asleep soon, after two days of travel, but when hey down on his bed, he couldnt sleep. That night he would have seen Analena Lozada, and by now, he would have been with her again. He had let himself go, he had decided to do it, but the idea of him with Analena Lozada made his heart ache. Shey on her bed, thinking about it, not knowing how long it would take her to fall asleep, but stunned she saw Analena Lozada abusing her Paulita. Paulita was beaming and clutching her tummy saying she was hungry, Analena Lozada kicked Paulita away and Paulitas forehead fell on the coffee table, spilling blood everywhere. Paulita! Estre Berrocal woke with a start and sat up violently, letting out a long sigh as she took in her surroundings. Luckily it was a dream I wonder if Analena Lozada would have been nice to Paulita if she had really been with Adn Rouco. After all, Paulita was not Analena Lozadas daughter. That thought made Estre Berrocal even more upset and she just pulled the phone card out of her phone and tossed it aside. He was afraid that, if he thought about it, he would not be able to resist contacting Adn Rouco and Paulita. But she and Adn Rouco, after all, were impossible. Her fathers death would alwayse between them. Half a monthter The Holy City, Rouco Group building, presidents office. Boss, Miss Juliet is here. Adn Roucos eyes sparkled with surprise, Juliet Sarinana?. When Julieta Sarinana entered the office, she saw the files on Adn Roucos desk and smiled slightly, Adn, youre not still looking for Estre Berrocal, are you? Adn Rouco closed the files and asked, pursing his lips, Why have youe to see me in the office? Is something wrong? I just wanted to see you, cant Ie see you if I have nothing to do? Now that Analena Lozada is alive and well, are you much better, by any chance?. Adn Rouco said yes, without answering too much. Julieta Sarinana added: I heard from special assistant Xu that you have been rting a lottely, Adn, is it true that you are rting a lot or is it that you are trying to numb yourself with that? Cant you let Estre Berrocal go like that?. Adn Rouco raised his wrist to check the time and said formically, I have a meeting in five minutes, so I wont fire you. Adn Rouco took the papers and got up to leave the office when Julieta Sarinana called him: Adn! You kept Estre Berrocal with you partly because of Paulita and partly because Estre Berrocal looked like Analena Lozada, you were ashamed of Analena Lozada, so you wanted topensate by keeping Estre Berrocal with you, but now that Analena Lozada is back, you dont have to feel guilty. Before Julieta Sarinana could finish her sentence, the man turned his back on her, stood still and interrupted in a cold voice: Im afraid I never thought of Estre Berrocal as Analena Lozada, and Estre Berrocal bears no resemnce to Analena Lozada either. You dare to say you never loved Analena Lozada? No. Two categorical words. Julieta Sarinana was stunned; she had never thought that Adn Rouco would respond so emphatically. There was no reason for Adn Rouco to lie to him, but how was it possible that Adn Rouco did not like Analena Lozada at all, when he had been almost inseparable from her? Adn Rouco was about to leave when, suddenly, a diamond ring slipped out of his pocket and rolled to Julieta Sarinanas feet. Julieta Sarinana knew this diamond ring, which had been worn by Estre Berrocal. He bends down and picks it up. Adn Rouco turned and held out his hand: Give it to me. A faint smile tugged at the corner of his lips, Adam, are you really in love with Estre Berrocal?. The man took the diamond ring straight from her hand, not intending to answer the question, and just as he pulled away, Juliet Sarinana snorted, And what am I? Adn Rouco did not stop: A friend. A friend? I dont want to be your friend. Adn Rouco did not return the look. I apologize if I have done anything to throw you off before, but from now on, if you dont think you can be my friend, we wont see each other anymore. Juliet Sarinana looked at the mans cold, desperate back and smiled sadly. Yes, how could he forget that Adn Rouco had such a cold heart that now he could not even be a friend?This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 191: Men in love are careful Its been half a month since Estre Berrocal got a new job, a new phone card, a new circle and her life has been transformed since she left La Ciudad Santa. Another city, other people, a 9-to-5 workday, a two-to-one line, asionally apanying her boss to a social event or going on a group trip with her colleagues, she seemed to have gradually forgotten Adn Rouco, but inside, she was bing emptier and emptier. She was pregnant when she joined thepany, but had not advised thepany that they would not hire her if they found out she was pregnant, nor did she n to stay with thepany long, just have a steady ie for the time being. Estre Berrocalspany, a smallpany, was in a hurry to find work, so she was looking for a sales position, mainly in underfloor heating and central air conditioning, which was not easy. The director of the department came out of his office and called her: Estre, you areing with me tonight to sign the agreement with the Fadaisui Group. Okay. Clovis Bilbao looked at her and asked thoughtfully, By the way, are you able to drink?. Estre Berrocal was stunned, not much of a drinker herself, and now that she was pregnant she was even less likely to drink. Gerente, I cant drink, or are you going to find someone who can?. Clodoveo Bilbao looked at her and smiled, No problem, I will also look for Juan Is, Juan Is and I will make the drink and you will serve the drinks for the head of the Fadaisui Group. Estre Berrocal knew exactly what Demario Alejandro meant by serving drinks, didnt she? He had just joined thepany and knew it was a mess, but he couldnt resist, and in business you have to suffer a little. When Demario Alejandro entered the office, Dulcina Calvo, who was sitting next to Estre Berrocal, whispered to her, Estre, be careful tonight, the head of the Fadaisui Group, Demario Alejandro How many meals has he been invited to, this business has not been negotiated, I think that tonight Demario Alejandro intends to use you to coerce the head of the Fadaisui Group. But Demario Alejandro cant force me if I dont want to, can he? Hey its not easy to do business nowadays, youve just joined thepany, then youll understand, especially for saleswomen, either you know how to drink, or you have a widework of contacts and no shortage of big clients, or you have to be willing to rough it, if your family doesnt wait for you to pay the mortgage, what girl would want to work as a saleswoman, being If you dont have a mortgage to pay, what girl would want to work as a saleswoman and get eaten up and hassled a few times? Estre Berrocal doesnt know what to do when she thinks about her future. Dulcina Calvo asks again, Hey? You dont look like youre from S, do you, where are you from? Oh, Im from The Holy City. What is The Holy City doing here in S? The Holy City is more prosperous than S. There are more opportunities. Estre Berrocal didnt want to reveal too much, so she said, I went to college in S. My family is not very well off, and La Ciudad Santa is too expensive, so I decided to stay in S. Ah, so, you have to work a lot, do you have a boyfriend?. Estre Berrocal shook her head, No. At the end of the day, Demario Alejandro took Juan Is and Estre Berrocal to the Crowne za Hotel. When they entered the hotel, Demario Alejandro said to his two followers We have to get the head of the Fadaisui Group tonight, we have already talked about it many times and we are about to sign the contract, we have already wasted a lot of time on this, if we dont get him tonight, all our efforts will be useless! Juan, then you will drink with him, you better get him drunk and sign with us in a daze, Estre, you will be responsible for persuading him to drink, you will have to persuade him to drink even if he doesnt! Estre Berrocal only felt a small headache of responsibility. As the three entered the hotel, a luxurious and discreet ck Maybach was parked a short distance away, watching them. Inside, the man upying the back seat was dressed in a couture suit, his hands folded nonchntly in hisp, his face unperturbed and his emotions unreadable.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Santino Yepes looked in the rearview mirror at Adn Rouco in the back seat and asked, Boss, is something wrong? Should we kill him now? Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips and kept silent. Santino Yepes unconsciously looked at Adn Rouco a little longer, but the man was calm and serene, in no hurry. Only after a long moment did Adn Rouco speak slowly: I wanted to leave so badly, I would have liked to see how well I could have made a life for myself. These were definitely not words of praise ormendation, Santino Yepes sighed, men in love are really careful However, BOSS has a point, this is the kind of thing that onlyes when Miss Star is at her lowest point and captures Miss Stars heart all of a sudden, right? A warm wee in the snow might make Miss Star willingly follow BOSS back to The Holy City. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 192: Estrella Berrocal, are you trying to piss me off? In the private lounge of the Crowne za Hotel, on the turntable, there were eight tes, each the most expensive in the hotel, with a huge head of freshly roasted veal in the center, a tableden with meat and steak, especially suitable for a dinner party. But Estre Berrocal didnt know if it was because she didnt like those dishes, or because she was pregnant and felt ufortable with them, and since the dishes were served, she suffered a feeling of difort, from her stomach to her throat. In the private room there were only five people, Clodoveo Bilbao with two salesmen on one side and President Berto of the Fadaisui Group and his assistant on the other. At the table, Clodoveo Bilbao had his eye on Juan Is and Estre Berrocal, while Juan Is knew how to drink and did what he could, Estre Berrocal was a neer to the hotel and, although she remembered what Demario Alejandro had told her to do before entering, she did not know how to convince him to drink, or perhaps she had a deep-rooted aversion to serving people with sex. President Berto, I would like to propose a toast to you! Demario Alejandro stood up to toast, and naturally the others did too, Estre Berrocal was drinking juice, and when President Berto saw her out of the corner of his eye, he smiled and joked: Miss Estre, how can you not drink a businessman? Here, pour him a drink and have a few with me. Demario Alejandro did not expect President Berto to give him the opportunity so soon, but he could not ask for it. Star, President Berto will be happy to oblige, so have a drink with President Berto!. Estre Berrocal lied: Manager, I am allergic to alcohol, I cannot drink. Normally, even if she couldnt drink, she would have had a few drinks for the sake of business, but she still had a baby in her belly and couldnt have a drop of alcohol, even if Demario Alejandro was going to fire her today, she couldnt have those drinks. Demario Alejandro looked at President Bertos face and saw that it had sunk in, clearly dissatisfied. Howe he didnt know about this? President Berto grimaced, Ah Estre, what kind of salesman is he if he cant drink?. Although Demario Alejandro and Presidente Berto tried to persuade him to drink, Estre Berrocal was determined and did not want to take a sip, so Demario Alejandro deliberately pushed Estre Berrocal, who, unawares, fell backwards towards Presidente Berto. President Bertos hand suddenly grabbed Estre Berrocals and said in a low voice: Its okay if you cant drink, after all you are still very young, you just finished college, right?This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Estre Berrocal hastily withdrew her hand from President Bertos: Well, its been almost a year since I graduated. He raised his ss of juice and said, President Berto, instead of juice, I would like to propose a toast to you. As soon as the words left her mouth, and regardless of Berto Maeses reaction, she took a big gulp from the ss of juice. When President Bertos hand on the table reached Estre Berrocals thigh, she jumped to her feet, teary-eyed and ring angrily at the man called Berto Maese. Demario Alejandro frowned: Star, what are you doing? Sit down. Sit down and enjoy President Bertospany. Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth: Excuse me, I have to go to the bathroom! Excuse me. She grabbed her bag and ran out of the cabin without a second thought. Estre Berrocals mind was clouded as she hurried out of the room, thinking that her job was probably ruined and that she might not even collect her half months sry, and fearing that the people in the room were out to get her, she clutched her purse and looked back warily as she hurried out of the hotel. Estre Berrocal thought she was hallucinating, and looked up to see the man in front of her, who was staring at her with his head bowed and his gaze deep. His eyes suddenly blushed Adn Rouco how can he be here? Estre Berrocal was about to ask, when a series of sharp footsteps suddenly sounded behind her. Berrocal Star! You have toe back! Juan Is had left the room after her, apparently at the behest of Demario Alejandro, and Estre Berrocal, fearing that she would be caught and fall into the wolves den, had unconsciously thrown herself into the arms of Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco did not push her away, but looked at her face, a little frightened, and hugged her. It wasnt until Juan Is ran up to her and tried to reach out his hand to pull her away that he was surprised by the cold and imposing aura of Adn Rouco. You, Estre Berrocal, whats wrong with you! Youve been asked to keep President Bertopany, and they wont even give you a piece of meat! Youre going to lose your job if you donte back!. Adn Rouco looked down and asked the little woman in his arms: Are youing back? Estre Berrocal refused without thinking twice: Im not going back!. Juan Is pointed at her with hatred: You!. Adn Rouco looked at him sternly: Didnt you hear me? He is noting back. And with that, the man took Estre Berrocals hand and left the hotel in long strides. When they arrived at the Maybach, Adn Rouco did not speak and Estre Berrocal did not dare to do so either. The atmosphere was so quiet that you could hear each others breathing. Outside, the night was overwhelming. After a good while, Adn Rouco looked at her suspiciously and growled, Can you handle her yet, can you entertain yourself? Adam Rouco was clearly mocking her, if he really knew how to entertain, would he have run away in such a panic a moment ago? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and said nothing, Adn Rouco frowned and pulled her to him, but when hisrge hand touched hers, her eyes deepened. Its only been half a month and youre already over it?. As he held out his palm, it was a bit moisturized and wrinkled, not as soft and tender as when he had been at her side. Estre Berrocal squeezed and cringed, I . In the house she rented, there was a washing machine assigned by the owner, it was semi-automatic and inconvenient to use, so she limited herself to washing clothes by hand, she was so busy with work that she forgot to buy gloves for a while. What, what brings you to S.? asked Estre Berrocal, looking up. Adn Rouco grunted slightly and pulled his little hand away, You cane, but I cant?. Estre Berrocal said Oh, Since you are here on business, I will leave you your precious time, thank you for saving me right now, I am going home. With that, he reached for the door and prepared to get out of the car. Adn Rouco pulled her back with a frown of impatience, Estre Berrocal, are you trying to piss me off?. How dare he, it was clear that he had meant what he had said. In their view, they had broken up, hadnt they? Adn Rouco hugged her so tightly that she struggled and resisted in a breathy voice: Youre making me a little ufortable Only then did Adam Rouco let her off lightly, with a nonchnt tone, Happy to leave me and live your life like this? Estre Berrocal bit her lip: Do you think I want to? I didnt want to, but I didnt do it by choice. Not by choice? Adn Rouco stared at her, Did I throw you out?. Estre Berrocals voice had a little sob in it, she had not been aggrieved, but suddenly she bumped into Adn Rouco and could not help but spit out her grievances, No, what I said is that I did not go to the party of my own free will . You didnt throw me out, but whats the difference, you found me out, theres no point in my going on with you anymore, besides, Analena Lozada is back, so whats the point in my going on with you Well She mumbled a bunch of words, Adn Rouco was in no mood for such nonsense and he lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 193: Not Wanting to Fall Behind Again Reason was telling Estre Berrocal to push the man in front of her away, but her sensuality was overflowing, the kiss was deep andmanding, the kiss made each of them gasp for breath, Estre Berrocals eyes were moist and she couldnt help but wrap her arms around Adn Roucos neck. Just as Estre Berrocal moved, the man kissing her suddenly stopped, his dark eyes staring at her coldly and without a trace of emotion, ending the kiss and removing his hands from her neck. Estre Berrocals eyes were still wet and blurry when she heard Adn Rouco speak coldly, What do you think I am, Estre Berrocal, when you have gone to such lengths to leave me and now you embrace me? The little womans eyes were red and she bit her lip, her watery eyes staring at him for a long moment. Seeing his impassive gaze, Estre Berrocal opened the door and got out of the car with regret. Adn Rouco looked up and nced in the rearview mirror at the slender figure fading away, his dark eyes narrowed slightly. Estre Berrocal ran as fast as she could, but the more she ran, the thinner her breath became and, along with her stomach turning over, she copsed on a flowerbed on the side of the road and bent over to vomit. At the thought of all the meaty dishes on the table tonight, her stomach turned again and she threw up even more. Just as she was about to vomit, lying on the flowerbed in a small, ufortable cry of helplessness, a low, low, unsalty male voice suddenly emerged above her head, Is it hard? Ive been this ufortable every day for thest half month. Estre Berrocal cried harder, not knowing if it was because of the unbearable pregnancy or because of Adn Roucos words.Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco passed her a bottle of water, Estre Berrocal rinsed her mouth and then sat down to rest by the flowerbed, Adn Rouco squatted half in front of her on one knee and wiped the corner of her lips with a handkerchief, with the gentlest of gestures. Something struck a chord, and Estre Berrocals tears ran down her face, unable to be held back any longer. Why, why have youe to me?. Adam Rouco looked at her with burning eyes: Are you going to spare me the rest of your life if I donte to you?. Estre Berrocal leaned over and clung to his neck, her face pressed against his shoulder, her tears growing more and more profuse. I had no intention of hiding from you for very long, but I have been so unhappy with the time I have been away from you that I dont think I can stand much more of it any time soon. Why did you ask Analena Lozada to meet me at the Banyan Tree Hotel that night? Estre Berrocal choked back a sob, I did not know how to tell you that Analena Lozada was alive, I did not dare to see you reunited with Analena Lozada, I was afraid that you would not hesitate to leave me behind when you found out that Analena Lozada was alive Adam Rouco pulled her away from his arms, his gaze riveted on her tear-stained little face, So you didnt hesitate to leave me before I left you? I dont want to be left again There had been times when Ivan Martinez had left her, when her father had abandoned her, when she had spent many silent nights alone, and she had preferred to leave the other man rather than stay behind. Estre Berrocal, you have no conscience. But you came to me anyway Adam Rouco growled coldly, I havee to you, but only to take back what was mine. Hmm? What is it? The mans dark eyes looked deeply into her for a long moment before a single word escaped his thin lips, You. Estre Berrocals mind went nk for about four or five seconds, and the tears that had been held back copsed in an instant. Adn Rouco turned his back and tapped him on the shoulder, Come up here. Estre Berrocal dropped onto his back, wrapped her two small arms around his neck and asked unconsciously, Where are you going? Home. The two words were so light and ordinary, but they struck the tip of Estre Berrocals heart and burst into fireworks. She looked down and saw Adn Rouco in her blurred vision, his face a little somber, and Estre Berrocal knew he was still angry with her. He looked at Adn Rouco apologetically and whispered: Adn, I feel like throwing up again. Lets go to the hospital first. No, Ill be fine, its useless to go to the hospital, the doctor said its a normal reaction of pregnancy. The mans eyes deepened for a moment before he finally spoke in a clear voice, You dont feel bad anymore? Yes. After a long moment, Estre Berrocal asked again, Isnt Analena Lozada angry because you came to see me?. Do I care that Analena Lozada is angry?. But, but didnt you two used to be lovers?. Adn Rouco wanted to open her head and see what was in it: When did I ever say that Analena Lozada and I were lovers? Estre Berrocal, who felt it was a dream, too good to be true, reached out and pinched her hand and then Adam Roucos face. Disgusted, the man warned him in a cold voice: Estre Berrocal. Does it hurt? Adn Rouco did not answer and Estre Berrocal approached, taking a look at his face, which was red from the pinch, and spoke, Its all red, it must hurt a little. After saying that, the little woman reached up and tenderly touched his face, Is that better? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 194: Who gave you permission to give my son instant noodles? Adn Rouco carried Estre Berrocal for a long, long time, Estre Berrocal coveted the warmth of his back. When they reached the car, Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips, his handsome face, he did not speak, the atmosphere was silent and Estre Berrocal did not dare to speak, she only looked at him several times in a row, the man was indifferent and she had to desist with resentment. The Maybach drove smoothly down the roadte at night, so quietly that you could hear the wind through the windows. Santino Yepes had been driving for quite a while when he looked at them quietly in the rearview mirror. The two were sitting far apart, Adn Rouco near the left window and Estre Berrocal on the far right, without exchanging a word. Santino Yepes stiffened and broke the blockade: So, BOSS, where do we go back to now?. Shall we go back to the hotel or to Miss Estres house? Adam Roucos deep dark eyes looked at the small woman next to him and asked, The address. Sixth Street, Boa Residence. Estre Berrocal said this address before biting her small mouth again and asking Adn Rouco in a low voice: Is it true that you want to go to my house? Their house was small, so small that Adn Rouco couldnt sleep on the couch even if he wanted to. The man looked at her coldly and with a cold tone of voice, Are you still trying to avoid me?. Estre Berrocal, aggrieved, whispered, Im not its just that my house is too small to sleep in. Adn Rouco simply ignored her. Santino Yepes dropped them off at the Boa Residence and then drove back to the hotel. Adn Rouco got out of the car with Estre Berrocal, but the man had long legs and big steps, and in a few steps he had left her behind. Estre Berrocal hurried to trot to keep up with him and said in a curt tone, This is it, I live on the eighth floor, its a small independent apartment, but the rent is not cheap, its two thousand a month, and they only pay me five thousand a month He must have lost the business with the Fadaisui Group tonight, he wouldnt get paid for half a month and he wasnt nning to ask for it. Inside the elevator, Adn Rouco was staring, not even looking at her, and Estre Berrocal was standing behind him, peeping through the reflective walls of the elevator like a little follower. Was he still angry? But why was he angry? The elevator goes up and, upon reaching the eighth floor, it opens with a jingle and Adn Rouco steps forward with his long legs, followed by Estre Berrocal, who opens the door. When the door opens, Adn Rouco stands outside, staring coldly into the small room. Estre Berrocal, like a child, looked a little exhausted and dazed, changed her slippers and stood by the door, scratching her hair and saying, There are no mens slippers in the house, you cane in. Adn Rouco, who was tall and erect, bowed slightly before entering the house. Estre Berrocal turned and gently closed the door, taking a deep breath before turning to follow the man into the house. Adn Roucos first impression upon entering the house was that it was small, too small. The second impression was that it was not only small, but also cluttered. On the small sofa in the living room there were several womens clothes in disarray and at random, which Estre Berrocal had left in the morning in a hurry and had not had time to clean and arrange the clothes she had changed into. Estre Berrocal tried to pour him a ss of water, but after half a dozen attempts, only two drops came out and there was no more water. Adn Roucos eyes were fixed on her and, a little embarrassed, she smiled slyly: Im going to boil the water, you sit down and wait a while. Just as she walked past him with the kettle in her hand, her wrist was grabbed by the man, who took the kettle from her hand and without a word turned to go to the open kitchen. Technically it was not a kitchen, but a cooking table. Estre Berrocal froze as she stood by the faucet to get the water and then ced the kettle on the pedestal. There were several unwashed dishes in the sink, and when Adn Roucos eyes fell on them, Estre Berrocal hurried over, blushing slightly as she exined that she had forgotten to wash them, while she grabbed a rag and turned on the faucet to wash them. Adn Rouco had a fetish for cleanliness, of course she remembered. Adn Rouco probably did not like the idea of her living alone in such a careless way. The rag in her hand was taken from her by arge, slender, beautiful hand: How many days have the dishes been piled up? Have you forgotten to wash them, or are you toozy to do it?. The mans voice was unconcerned, unable to perceive any mood of joy or anger. The water ran, Adn Rouco squeezed out the detergent and, in his elegant clothes, stood in front of the sink washing the dishes Estre Berrocal looked at therge, clean, slender hands, stained with foam and stains, and with her small face downcast, said sullenly, Id better do it myself. I dont think Adn Rouco had ever done this before. But he had only dared to talk about it, not to pick up a te and wash it. The mans face was cold and intemperate, Estre Berrocal looked at him as she washed and rinsed the grease off the dishes, suddenly declining, I dont know why, Ive made a mess of my life, it wasnt like that before, I lived alone in Paris for three years and I was fineN?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Adn Rouco raised his eyes and glimpsed a package of instant noodles lying in the corner of the kitchen table, already unwrapped, half-eaten and half-leftover, dry by the looks of it. On the trip from La Ciudad Santa to the city of S, Adn Rouco was more angry than worried, angry because she had left without saying goodbye, angry because she had lied to him and refused to continue lying, the type of person he hated the most was the one who gave up in the middle of something, and Estre Berrocal was that type. At this moment, Adn Rouco is standing in this small, narrow room of about six square meters, and the rage hidden in his heart has disappeared, leaving him with a vague sense of anguish. Adn Rouco polished his te and listened to her soft voice. You must think Im miserable now, Adam Rouco, you say I have no heart, but you are the cruelest, you knew I wanted something more for you, but you pretended you knew nothing, you remained unconditionally good to me, you gave me everything, you taught me to love, and then you took it all away from me. If only, if only you had stopped me earlier and unmasked me, I wouldnt be in such a miserable situation now. justified Estre Berrocal, standing with her face hanging over the kitchen table, fingers digging into the palm of her hand, not knowing whether to be saddened by her indiscretion or to protest against Adn Rouco. The mansrge, tightly clenched, slender hands, having polished thest te, ced it on the counter and, with one hand in his pocket, turned sideways to look at her with some amusement. That night he had waited for her at the Banyan Tree Hotel for so long, and she had stood him up, even though she had dropped a depth charge on him, bringing Analena Lozada along unannounced, and presuming to make a couple of him and Analena Lozada. If Adn Rouco had not been sane and Estre Berrocal had been so right, he would have felt sorry for her, from beginning to end. Estre Berrocal, why didnt I realize before that you defended yourself so well? Or is it only in front of me that you are so eloquent? Estre Berrocal, a little confused, murmured shyly, I tell the truth Adn Rouco had no intention of reasoning with her; men who reason with women have some problems of intelligence and emotional intelligence, in general. Its my fault, but isnt it your fault that you gave my son raw instant noodles? Estre Berrocal did not answer, what does she mean by eating raw instant noodles? She had not. Adn Rouco raised his arm, picked up the open package of instant noodles from the corner of the kitchen table and tossed it in front of her. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she was speechless. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 195: He was hot and needed her to cool him down. Adn Rouco did not approve of eating instant noodles without even cooking them and then eating them dry. Estre Berrocal, with a hot little face, picked up the unwrapped package of instant noodles and hurriedly tossed it into the garbage can, muttering under her breath, Youve never eaten it, you dont understand, dry instant noodles are delicious Thus he muttered, and in the middle of his sentence, he suddenly stopped. No, what did he just say, raw instant noodles for his son? Where is the son? How did he know it had to be a son if the little one she was carrying was just over a month old and not yet male or female? He turned around and almost bumped into Adn Rouco.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. The man, when he came up behind her, and so close. Estre Berrocal tried to pull back a little, but the mansrge hands grasped her slender waist, his dark eyes fixed on her. You say Im the ruthless one, the one who knows you have other ns, but stays, gives you everything, treats you unconditionally, teaches you to love, and then takes it all away all at once? Estre Berrocal got a little scared, she was afraid that Adn Rouco was talking to her so seriously and tried to escape, but the big, thin, strong hand held her firmly around the waist. Do you think Im doing it on purpose, that Im trying to lure you in?. She lowered her eyes slightly and quietly questioned, Isnt that right? I was simply trying to punish her for the trick. The mans eyes were deep as he looked at the back of her pale, delicately curved neck, I did it on purpose. So, did he admit that he didnt like her at all and was just trying to lure her into a trap? And also this child in her womb? Was it part of her n? When Estre Berrocal thought about it, she felt her pores bristle with sweat, her heart beat like thunder and a shiver ran through her body. But I didnt ask you to let me pamper you and teach you to love, I am a businessman, and businessmen dont do anything for profit, I dont treat you well without conditions, Estre Berrocal, I am not a phnthropist, I treat you well for something. Estre Berrocal froze, an intention? Her eyes blushed slightly and she said stiffly, Havent you already achieved your intentions? Or do you want to make it even worse and have the baby taken out of my womb, too? Estre Berrocal stared into his cold, dark eyes, not knowing what he was thinking, and suddenly felt afraid. In between, Estre Berrocal felt a pain on her lips, it was Adn Rouco who was biting her, and the mans thin lips, pressed against hers, opened mute: What I want with you, I always thought you knew very well - Without waiting for Estre Berrocals response, Adn Rouco released her, looked toward the bathroom and slightly lowered his head to remove the expensive watch he wore on his wrist. I need a shower after five or six hours of travel. Estre Berrocals brain went nk for a few seconds and she hurried to the bathroom. Ill turn on the hot water, thats not very smart and its a bit annoying Before the words were out of her mouth, the man had already taken her in his arms, chin resting gently on the top of her head, closing his eyes and sighing softly, weird and tired, Star, I surrender more to the warmth of reality, Im willing to spend the rest of my life paying for the mistakes Ive made, but letting you go, I cant do that, Im more than happy for you to stay with me and let me pay for it slowly. Estre Berrocals heart was broken. It was the first time that Adn Rouco spoke openly and honestly about this, about the death of Stefano Berrocal, about the thorn that Estre Berrocal had, a thorn that hurt when she touched it, that she could not remove, but that she had nowhere to go. What did he say, that he would spend the rest of his life paying for it? Her eyes reddened even more, a sourness in her throat, tears falling as she lifted her small face to look up at him, What if I still want you to take a life for a life? I give you the knife. The mans few light words shook her, and the tears flowed harder for a moment. Could he really belong to her for the rest of his life? Estre Berrocal bit her lip, pulled away from his arm, went into the bathroom to turn on the hot water, turned it on and stepped out to call Adn Rouco to bathe, the tears on her face already wiped away stealthily. Did you bring clothes? Youd better go back to the hotel tonight, otherwise I wont sleep well here I heard you were in S. I came without thinking about anything and didnt bring anything. He said lightly, and the tears he had stopped shedding began to stir again. Adn Rouco was so exaggerated, howe he talked so much tonight, she would rather he didnt talk from now on, she wanted to cry so much, but she didnt want to cry in front of him, she didnt want to be miserable in front of him. Go take a bath . The womans small, slender hands, poked at her waist, but the flesh around her waist was so firm that it would not budge. Adn Rouco wrapped his arms around her, hisrge hand cupped the nape of her neck, following the fur of the little lion in his arms, his eyes scanned the small bed in the bedroom, not very big, but big enough to sleep on, he had no intention of letting her go tonight, he had not touched a woman in thest half decade and Adn Rouco was reluctant to admit that he was in love with the body of the little woman in his arms, Estre Berrocals body was definitely not the best of women, but it was the one that gave him the most stirrings and sensations. When he had kissed her a moment ago, he had had a small reaction throughout his body, wanting her very much. The man let out a deep sigh and grabbed her waist with his big hands and squeezed her in his arms. Estre Berrocal was in a mess of emotions at that moment and didnt think much of it, it had been so long since she had seen him and she missed him so much that her little hands automatically wrapped around his waist, Adam With a soft, sticky Adam, Adam Roucos blood heated up all over her body, converging all in one spot, a ce that was hot and needed her to cool it down. Adn Rouco lowered his head and kissed her a couple of times on the temples of her ears and murmured in a hoarse voice, Lets wash together. Estre Berrocal gathered in a horizontal embrace. Once in the bathroom, Estre Berrocal was a bit shy, it had been half a month since they had seen each other and there are things that really get old with time and separation. Adam Rouco touches her smooth, t belly and asks, Is your body stable? Estre Berrocal, so slow to understand what Adn Rouco meant by that question, covered her face with her hands, how was she going to answer If she said she was stable, would he think she was desperate to hook up with him? Id better get out, Ill wash up when youre done Adn Rouco didnt want to let her go, he clutched his body against the wall, the dark lust in his eyes shining, sexy and captivating, Estre Berrocal was mesmerized with a single nce If you dont answer, I will. Estre Berrocal shyly covered her thin lips, her face buried in the back of his neck and her eyes closed, dying of shame and anger. Cant you say anything? The man pulled her small, soft hand away, ced it on his lips and kissed her gently, gave a muffled mmm and then hugged her, earnestly doing what he wanted to do If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 196: Not doing it, physically uncomfortable It was an hour and a halfter when Estre Berrocal was carried to bed by Adn Rouco, her flushed face buried in the fluffy pillows, her small white hands gently gripping the sheets, her slender body trembling slightly Adam Rouco wiped his short, damp ck hair with a towel and then approached her, wrapping his arms lightly around her back, his already maic, gravelly voice made even more sensual by the lustful aftertaste, Dry your hair before you sleep, or youll get a headache. Estre Berrocal bit her lip in anguish, Im ufortable and it makes me ufortable Adam Roucos brow furrowed, first in confusion and then in quick understanding, his long arms wrapped around her body and he said in a muted voice, I know you are empty, bear with me for a while, I will satisfy you after the first trimester when the baby is stable, but if you are not afraid, I can use my hands and my mouth Before Adn Rouco could finish his words, Estre Berrocal covered her thin lips with a little hand in shame, her scarlet-stained face turning even redder as she red at him, Youre the one whos empty!!! She blushed, up to her neck. Adam Rouco looked at her in amusement, his long fingers plucked her small hand that covered his and brought it to his lips to kiss it, teasing, Of course Im empty after twenty days without loving you, my body is suffocated. Estre Berrocal was shy, this man, and so precise in remembering when these things happened! Her hands ached, her chest ached a little, and remembering the way Adn Rouco had just released her, her blood boiled to her head, exploding with heat, her body felt as if it were full of little ants, it itched and her heart beat faster. Men have needs in that area and so do women. it is too embarrassing for Estre Berrocal to admit it. Adn Rouco smiled slightly and took her in his arms, gently rubbing her wet hair with a towel. She missed him so much that she didnt mind his modesty and rubbed her arms around his strong, slender, firm waist. He wore only a thin nightgown with a vacuum cleaner underneath, which was now pressed tightly against his chest, and as he rubbed against it, Adam Roucos temples exploded and the involuntary loss of control once again invaded his brain Adam Rouco released the towel from her hand and wrapped his big hand around her small head, his voice hoarse, Star, if you keep rubbing, Im going to be able to resist. Estre Berrocal pushed him away and kept a safe distance from him, fearing that a gun would go off and neither of them would feel any better. Im going to sleep. Estre Berrocal pulled back the sheets and turned her body, her back to Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco drew her into his arms: Come here, theres not enough bed. The little woman brushed her lips, What if you cant resist?. I will not move you. The bed, indeed, was not big enough and Estre Berrocal, fearing that Adn Rouco was having too much trouble sleeping, curled up in his arms, Is this ufortable? Why dont you go back to the hotel?. He feared that, if he squeezed her arm all night, it would cause a recurrence of the old wound from the car ident on her arm. Adn Roucos chin rested on the top of his head and he closed his eyes, his voice tired: Its toote, go to sleep. Since Estre Berrocal had left La Ciudad Santa, he had not slept well at night, and in thest half month, with his frantic daytime work and sleepless nights, he had be physically exhausted, and now, with her in his arms, he was sleepy and didnt want to take any turns. Estre Berrocal was not so sleepy, she rubbed the top of her head against his chin and lifted her little face from his arms, looking softly at his sleeping face. Adn Rouco was so handsome that she couldnt make out a single w or imperfection in his face, every little bit seemed just right, so perfect that it hurt a little when her soft fingers fell on the dark circles under his eyes. Had he been very busytely? Why did he have dark circles under his eyes? He didnt open his eyes, but sighed, Star, if you keep ying, we wont sleep. There was something of helplessness and fondness in that sigh, and Estre Berrocals heart slipped into a sweetness that couldnt help bute forward and drop a soft kiss on her thin lips, saying yfully, Good night, Adam. Estre Berrocaly in his arms, her small hands intertwined with hisrge ones, fingers interlocked, afortable sleeping position. But Estre Berrocal couldnt sleep, and asked quietly, in a slurred voice, Has Paulita been goodtely? Well, sort of, shes been bad a couple of times and run back to La Vi Rouco to get the old man. Estre Berrocal ran her fingers gently across his palm, Why are you being mean to her? She is still young, so be gentle and patient with her, otherwise you will scare her if you are mean. Scared? Not really, Paulitas little temper has no limits, she runs all over the house, if he is mean to her, she will go to the old man and scold him, will she be afraid of him? At best, the little girl would y the pity game and cry a little, and a few hourster the rain would have cleared up. When I looked at her little face, I thought about her mother leaving home, and it upset me, so I was mean to her. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, how had she dropped the pot on him? After a long moment, the little woman turned to him and buried herself deep in the crook of his neck, apologizing in a squeaky voice: Im sorry The mansrge hand stroked the back of her neck without a word, a silent understanding. Estre Berrocal thought back to the night he had asked her to meet him at the Banyan Tree Hotel. By the way, what exactly did you want to tell me the other night when you asked me toe to the Banyan Tree Hotel?. Was it a simple date?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Adam Roucos dark eyes suddenly opened and stared into her curious face for a long moment. Do you really want to know? Yes. She nodded earnestly. I had forgotten about it. -This was a small punishment for running away from home. This man! He must have done it on purpose! Estre Berrocal sulked for a long moment, but went on to confirm her suspicions. I know without your saying it, did you intend to propose that night? He asked with a hot face, and when he looked up, he saw that Adn Rouco had fallen asleep, breathing evenly and calmly. Estre Berrocal bit her lips with some disappointment and leaned back in his arms, closing her eyes to work out the dream as well. Adn Rouco slept so soundly that he did not even realize that Estre Berrocal had woken up the next morning. Estre Berrocal only woke up when she heard the doorbell ring. She assumed it was Santino Yepes, so she changed her clothes and opened the door. Santino Yepes was standing in front of the door with a big breakfast, Miss Estre, good morning, is the boss still up?. Estre Berrocals face warms up as she eats breakfast and says, She hasnt woken up yet. Santino Yepes was not surprised at all and nodded his head, Its true, these days the BOSS hardly sleeps, he works like crazy, he works like a robot, he doesnt go to bed until 1 or 2 in the morning, and he probably doesnt sleep well, I notice ittely, the BOSS is very tired. Estre Berrocal was a bit anxious: Why do you work so much these days?. Youre not busy with work, youre getting numb with work, Miss Star, the Chief has been looking all over for you for thest half month, the Chief really cares about you. Estre Berrocals eyes were trembling, she felt her heart being squeezed tightly by arge hand, suffocating the pain. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 197: Tell your grandfather I have a wife Estre Berrocal stood in the lobby carrying her breakfast and politely asked Santino Yepes if he wanted toe in for a ss of water, naturally Santino Yepes didnt really want toe in and hurriedly shook her hand saying, I leave Miss Estre and the Chief alone. If he went in to get a ss of water or something, he wouldnt be too insensitive if the boss woke up and saw him afterwards! Estre Berrocals face heated up and she nodded, and just as Santino Yepes was about to turn and leave, Estre Berrocal remembered what Adn Rouco didnt want to talk about the night before, and was curious to know what he was up to that night when he asked her to go up to the top floor of the Banyan Tree Hotel. Mr. Santino, there is something I want to ask you. Miss Star, please. Do you know why Adn Rouco asked me to meet him at the Banyan Tree Hotel the other night?. Santino Yepes smiled meaningfully and said, The truth is that Miss Estre should not have stood up the Chief that night; that night, the Chief was trying to propose to Miss Estre. Estre Berrocal washed up, unpacked the breakfast Santino Yepes had bought and put it on a te, fried two eggs and heated two sses of milk to take to the table. Just as she came out of the kitchen, Adn Rouco stood up and approached her with his long legs, his long arms encircling her waist from behind, feeling her waist between his arms, as slim as ever, and frowning slightly. How can you still be so thin when youre pregnant? She didnt even dare to push, as if she would break if he hit her a couple of times, she was soft and thin, calling him to love her, but pitying her. Estre Berrocal turned to him and raised her hand to unconsciously touch the buttons of his shirt. Shes only a month old, the doctor said it takes at least four or five months to show, some pregnancies arent quite visible at six months, its normal. Adn Rouco looked at her and then at the hearty breakfast on the table, Did you get up early to make me breakfast? Estre Berrocal smiled and said, I only fried two eggs and heated two sses of milk, the rest was brought earlier by Sister Santino. The man said nothing and Estre Berrocal thought he was upset, so she grabbed his arm and immediately said, Shall I make you breakfast in the morning? Adn Rouco raised his hand and stroked her long, soft, fluffy hair, saying: Come on, you dont have to make a fuss when youre pregnant. Its not your problem if its bad, is it? Estre Berrocal peeled back her lips, she had rarely tried to express her feelings, but this man disgusted her. Adn Rouco went to the bathroom to wash himself and Estre Berrocal followed him with small steps, while Adn Rouco was standing on the sink brushing his teeth, Estre Berrocal approached him from behind and put her arms around his waist. With her face pressed against his broad, straight back, the woman softly called out to him, Adam. The only sound he received in response was the sound of brushing his teeth. Estre Berrocal rubbed softly, That night you asked me out to the Banyan Tree Hotel to propose to me, didnt you? Although I had already heard from Sr. Santino that it was true, I still wanted to hear it in person. Adn Rouco spat out the mouthwash and toothpaste foam, in an indifferent and emotionless voice: No. Hearing him deny, Estre Berrocals mouth puffed out, her ck and white eyes staring at him, Mr. Santino told me you were going to propose to me that night. Was he trying to renege? Adn Rouco brushed his teeth, washed his face, pulled away from the small hands she had entangled around his waist, turned to look at her anxious face with a particr calmness and said, I did intend to propose to you that night, but didnt you stand me up? After that moment, I am no longer in the mood. This man, was he serious? Adam Rouco, looking at her slightly aggrieved little face, became yful for a moment, cupping her thin, white chin with his long fingers and lifting it, leaning in and pressing his thin lips against hers. The man had just finished brushing his teeth and the smell of fresh mint toothpaste in his mouth was strong and pleasant, and Estre Berrocal felt a little overwhelmed by his kiss, her arms resting around his waist as she gently responded to him. The man, having kissed her to satiety, released her with few directions, and only very lightlymanded, Go and have your breakfast, or it will get cold. Estre Berrocal followed him, somewhat bored, to the living room, where she sat down to breakfast at the small, modest table. Adn Rouco was not very talkative when he ate, and Estre Berrocal followed him, just she had missed his proposal, would she really not ask him again? She thought about this and unconsciously bit her chopsticks. When Adam Rouco looked up, he saw her thoughtfully biting her chopsticks and wrinkled his brow slightly and said to her in a deep voice, Dont bite your chopsticks when you eat, eat more when you are pregnant, dont be like cat food. Estre Berrocal gave an obedient mmm and ate her bowl of tofu meatballs, which were tender and creamy, with small shrimp and peanuts to give them a fresh taste, but after a few bites, she lost her mind and looked at Adn Rouco, who was eating, and said, I really didnt know you were going to propose that night, and I thought you wouldnt want to be with me if you knew Analena Lozada was still alive. Adam Roucos graceful movements as he ate, stalled slightly as he put down his chopsticks, his dark eyes fixed on her. Judging my thoughts without asking me, just by guessing?. I would have preferred Estre Berrocal to ask him, to ask him in and simple. Estre Berrocal didnt want to ask him, but she didnt dare. He lowered his face a little and said in a muffled voice: I have asked you before about Analena Lozada, and every time you kept quiet about Analena Lozada, and every time you reacted with a little force, and when Analena Lozada came back alive, I had no courage. He paused, unable to say what he wanted to say. Adn Rouco, however, pressed her, hoping she would say more: More afraid of what? More afraid that you never liked it. After saying this, Estre Berrocals heart was pounding like thunder, she was very attentive to Adn Roucos reaction and response, and a little scared. Adn Rouco said nothing for a good while, his dark eyes just stared at her, Estre Berrocal felt ufortable by the look, biting her lip, she stiffened her courage and asked, Did you keep me with you because I look a little like Analena Lozada? Adn Rouco looked at her amused, Who told you that you look like Analena Lozada?. Jonathan Tasis, added Estre Berrocal, and Julieta Sarinana also said that I looked like Analena Lozada, I I have met Analena Lozada and yes I do look a little bit like her.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Having said that, and a little less confident, he asked Adn Rouco: Isnt that right?. Adn Rouco was about to answer Estre Berrocal when his cell phone rang and the caller ID showed that it was the Vi La Vi Roucosndline number. Adn Rouco picked up the phone and answered, but his eyes were still on Estre Berrocal. No sooner had I answered the call than a small, childlike voice came over the phone, Dad! Have you been looking for Estre? Do you miss her very much? The little boy was anxious: Have you found Estre, daddy? Grandpa has asked me to pick out a pretty aunt for you again. Tell your grandfather, just tell him I have a wife. Adn Rouco said this with a dark gaze so deep it was imprable, and Estre Berrocals heart fluttered. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 198: Did he just say I love you? Was he going to marry Analena Lozada or Julieta Sarinana? Estre Berrocal got up and walked dejectedly into the room. On the other end of the phone Paulita frowned with a little white eyebrow, Daddy, who is your wife, do I know her?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Adn Roucos eyes, following Estre Berrocal into the bedroom, answered in a light voice: Yes, I know her, youll see in a couple of days. Adn Rouco talked some more with Paulita, instructing her to do as she was told and so on, hung up the phone and went into the bedroom. Estre Berrocal was seen standing by the bedroom window, somewhat sullen. Adn Rouco approached and gently put his arm around her waist from behind, Whats wrong?. And he asked. Estre Berrocal red at him, her eyes slightly reddened. If youve been thinking about Analena Lozada, why do you want to provoke me? Adn Rouco, I cant afford to y The mans dark eyes looked at her for a long moment before he finally asked, word for word, Ive been thinking about Analena Lozada for thest ten years, but only for a long time. Besides, this messing with everything, does it look like you messed with me first?. Estre Berrocal was clearly crying, but incredibly mortified by hisment, her little face was slightly flushed. The little woman was a bit annoyed, Well, even though I provoked you first, I cant afford to mess with you now, cant I afford to hide? Adn Rouco frowned and grabbed the slender wrist of her hand, What are you doing?. Do you want to run away from home again? Estre Berrocal, if you leave, I wonte back to you. Estre Berrocal stared at him with indignation, her eyes were fixed for a long time, the little woman clenched her fists and pressed them into his shoulders and chest, choking back a sob: Adn Rouco you only base it on the fact that I love you, thats why you maintain that I dont want to be Analena Lo. I dont want to be Analena Lozadas doppelganger! I dont want to be Analena Lozadas doppelganger! Adn Rouco grabbed her hands and tied them behind her waist, holding her against the window sill, kissing her deeply and hard. It hurts me why did you bite me? What did you just say, say that again-. Adn Roucos face was calm andposed, but his heart was inexorably agitated. Estre Berrocal was so confused by the kiss and in such a bad mood that she couldnt catch Adn Roucos point of view. I said Im not going to be a stand-in for Analena Lozada! If you like Analena Lozada, go get Analena Lozada Before she could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Adn Rouco with a frown: Not that. What not this sentence, she saw that she was simply changing the subject! Estre Berrocal struggled: You let me go. Whoever said you look like Analena Lozada must have bad eyesight. Estre Berrocals heart beat faster, did she want to say that she thought she was nothing like Analena Lozada, that she did not see her as a shadow of Analena Lozada, much less as a double? But she hadnt even begun to get excited when Adn Rouco poured cold water on her head: Analena Lozada doesnt behave like you, as disobedient as a little lion when she panics. Estre Berrocal wanted to lift her foot and stomp on Adn Roucos foot! Analena Lozada is gentle, so you go with Analena Lozada! The little womans tears were falling and Adn Rouco finally relented, not bothering to tease her, and raised his hand to wipe the tear tracks from her little face, only to have her push it away, You dont need to wipe them! Adn Rouco simply held her in his arms, Analena Lozada is softer and more obedient than you, but I like little lions, what do you think? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 199: I’m pregnant and you keep harassing me! Estre Berrocals brain buzzed for a few seconds, followed by a huge void, and she thought she heard things. Adn Roucoughed when he saw her frozen, Why dont you say anything?. Estre Berrocals brain had not yet recovered from the shock, but Adn Rouco had already let her go. If you dont say anything, Im going back to La Ciudad Santa, the group has a lot of work for me. The man prepared to leave, and just as Adn Rouco turned around, the little woman behind him threw her arms around his waist and tied his hands in a tight knot. Estre Berrocal was a bit agitated: I didnt hear what you just said, say it again!. Adn Rouco was calmer than his emotional state, his tone was light: I dont remember. Estre Berrocal blushed and asked with a flourish: Did you just say you like me?. It took a little effort for Adn Rouco to pull away from her little hand, Estre Berrocal was a little puzzled, thinking he was really going to leave and got a little nervous for a moment, Adn Rouco turned around and looked at her with his deep lowered eyes, I just said I like little lions. She asked knowingly, Who is the little lion? Paulita told me that the lion cub has recently grown and put on a few pounds, and I was wondering if I should go see it at La Vi Rouco when I return to La Ciudad Santa. The man finished with a wry smile on his lips, very mean and somewhat ungainly. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched. Adam Rouco ! She had felt guilty listening to Santino Yepes, thinking it was her fault for standing him up that night at the Banyan Tree Hotel, and that she was sorry she hadnt slept much in thest half of the month with sending people to pick her up and work social engagements, but now, the man was so mean. Estre Berrocal reached out and pushed him away, but as she did so, one of the mansrge hands had wrapped around her waist and the other was stroking the back of her neck, soothing her gently, Its not good for the baby to be angry all the time when youre pregnant. Im pregnant and you keep bullying me. Adam Rouco squeezed her soft waist with his long fingers, lowered his head to her ear and spoke to her in a low, deep voice, How am I intimidating you? His tone was innocent, if a bit gangly, and Estre Berrocal red at him, sulking: You called me a puppy, Im not a puppy. Adam Rouco nodded, Well, youre not a puppy, a puppy knows how to go home to its owner when it gets lost, but you, you ran away from home and if I hadnte looking for you, werent you going to contact me for the rest of your life? As she finished the sentence, Adn Roucos face became serious and Estre Berrocals heart weakened, her small hands tugged at the sleeves of the mans shirt. Honestly, Estre Berrocal didnt know if she would really miss Adn Rouco if he didnte looking for her in S. She looked at the mans somewhat sullen face and wrapped her arms around his waist, rubbing her face against his chest, But didnt youe looking for me? There are no buts in this world The man grunted coldly, saying nothing, but not pushing her away either. Adam, do you really think I dont look like Analena Lozada?. Adam Roucos brow furrowed slightly and he looked at her carefully for a long moment before speaking slowly: I have never looked for Analena Lozada in you, Analena Lozada is Analena Lozada, and Estre Berrocal is just Estre Berrocal. The voice in which he spoke, as usual, was indifferent and unkind, but Estre Berrocals heart felt as if it had bloomed and her forehead smiled sweetly. The little woman stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down, lifting his little face to kiss her thin lips. Adn Roucos eyes widened as he gazed at her face, which was gradually turning scarlet, a bit feminine and flirtatious, tugging at his heartstrings. Estre Berrocal had finished kissing him, her ears dripping red at his heated gaze, and her eyes had nowhere to hide when the phone rang, not from Adn Rouco, but from her. Its ringing, Ill get it first. Estre Berrocal picks up the phone to the side, sees that the caller ID is Demario Alejandro and gets a tingle in her head, picks up the phone and looks at it for a few seconds while Adn Rouco approaches from behind and asks, Whos calling? Estre Berrocal is embarrassed: He is the director of our department,st night I ran out of the private and did not return, I guess his business did not work. At this point, Im afraid youvee to ask for a favor, havent you? Estre Berrocal picked up the phone and a series of grunts came over the line. Estre Berrocal, youre a small-time salesman! If you dont want to make money, stay out of this business! Has President Berto touched you a couple of times and youve lost the meat or something? What a reaction! Thanks to you! Now youve ruined the job! How do you want to pay for it? Over the phone, Demario Alejandros voice was so loud and piercing that Estre Berrocals ears hurt, and Adn Rouco, with his sharp ears, naturally, heard the angry words, and just as Estre Berrocal was about to ask Adn Rouco what to do, the phone, which she was holding in her hand, was snatched from her by arge, slender, beautiful male hand. ming women for theck of business? Does yourpany get all the business from saleswomen? Yourpany doesnt seem to have much power either. In contrast to Demario Alejandros excitement and anger, Adn Rouco was calm and distant, but his tone was aggressive and gave him no room to face or retaliate, humiliating him beautifully. You! Demario Alejandro was speechless with anger, Tell Estre Berrocal that he doesnt want his sry for the next half month!. After Demario Alejandro hung up the phone, Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco with some admiration; Adn Rouco was not only handsome, but he had an innate poise and confidence that fascinated Estre Berrocal even more. After Adn Rouco put the phone back down on the table and discovered that the little woman was staring at him, Adn Rouco gently drew her to him, hooking his thin lips into a slight smile and teasing, A family of girls, arent you ashamed to look at a man? A moment ago I was helping her with Demario Alejandro, but now suddenly shes not serious? But Estre Berrocal loved the contrast between Adn Roucos personality, the way he was calm and self-possessed when it came to other people, but a bit of a perverted, unbridled gangster when it came to her, the way his heart beat faster when he remembered what he had done to her in the bathroom the night before, the way no one would have thought Adn Rouco could be so indulgent and y with her. You just pissed off Demario Alejandro, Im sure Im not going to collect that half months sry. Estre Berrocal did not want it, first of all, it was a shame that she had worked hard for half a month and had not been paid a penny. Adn Rouco looked at her and suddenly said: Change your clothes ande out. Estre Berrocal was unsure: Where are we going?. The man raised his eyebrows, To take you to ask for your sry. Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Twenty minutester, Santino Yepes was driving the Maybach to the Boa Residence. Estre Berrocal changed and went downstairs with Adn Rouco, Actually, half a months sry is only two thousand, lets forget it, and the Prosperity Company is small, the owner is stingy, we could have made a trip for nothing Once inside the elevator, Adn Roucos long fingers pinched the tip of his nose, Dont you think youre a man? Thisment made Estre Berrocal blush. Estre Berrocal reached over and grabbed his arm with her small hand, It just seems like a lot of work and a lot of effort to ask you for two thousand dors in sry. The elevator opened with a jingle and reached the first floor, the mansrge, dry hand encircled her small hand and pulled towards the elevator, They can only bully my wife, I cant go after them The mans face was cold and stern and his words were fierce, he looked like he was going to get people in trouble, but Estre Berrocal felt her chest fill with warmth and she returned his hand forcefully and followed him to the Maybach. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 200: I’m here in S to bring my wife home Arriving at the entrance to the Prosperity Company, Estre Berrocal thought it was a bit of a joke that Adn Rouco woulde in person to help her ask for her sry for thest half month. Are we really going to ask for our sry?. The man got out of the car with such determination that Estre Berrocal followed Adn Rouco. Santino Yepes walked behind and said, The owner of the Prosperity Enterprise is Huberto Carnero, who developed in La Ciudad Santa a few years before, the boss must remember this man if he remembers. Adn Rouco remembered this man, he had met him a long time ago in La Ciudad Santa, he was a shrewd old man, but too shy, so he was not going to be able to do much business, not only do you need brains, contacts and guts to do business, but you also need guts. As soon as she entered the Prosperity Company, she saw Demario Alejandro, who was enraged at the sight of Estre Berrocal and looked at her through gritted teeth, Estre Berrocal! Berrocal! How dare youe to the office. Estre Berrocal didnt feel nervous at all, probably because she had someone on her side, so she had the courage to say, Clodoveo Bilbao, today I came to check it out. Demario Alejandroughed coldly and said, Check? You didnt need to, you were firedst night!. Adn Roucos dark eyes were sharp and cold. When yourpany fires an employee, you have to give a reason, dont you?. A reason? Demario Alejandro pointed to Estre Berrocal, Last night he lost a business deal that was cooked and cost me and thepany a fortune, thats the reason! Its not umon for business deals to go bad, and its okay to fire an employee when they dont work out, and pay them what they deserve. Demario Alejandro let out a heh, Thats it and you want to get paid? I told you no. When Estre Berrocal first joined thepany, Demario Alejandro had struck her as kind and friendly, but within a day he had lost the image she had of him for being too mean. Adn Rouco raised his chin slightly and gestured to Santino Yepes behind him, Go find President Huberto. Santino Yepes nodded, Yes. Demario Alejandro heard Adam Roucos tone of voice, and then had the presence of mind to look at the man in front of him. The man wore a ck trench coat with a thin white shirt underneath, the hem of the shirt was tied at the expensive belt, and his long legs were encased in straight ck pants. Was this man, who knew President Hubert, someone important? But how could Estre Berrocal, who hade to the Prosperity Company to work as a small saleswoman, meet someone powerful? When he thought about it, Demario Alejandro was not afraid. He thought that the man was only pretending, that he had learned of President Hubertos name from Estre Berrocal, and that now he was just trying to scare people. Demario Alejandro, who had been thinking about this, became more confident, and then looked at the belt around Adam Roucos waist and growled: I think its a fake! The Prosperity Company was not very big and with all thismotion, the wholepany was looking this way. There were saleswomen in themercial department watching the action, and the discussion was not too loud. Is that man Estres boyfriend? Howe Ive never heard her mention him before? Yeah, if hes really her boyfriend, hes too cute! This man is so handsome he cant keep his legs together! Estre Berrocal listened naturally to the discussions, allplimenting Adn Rouco, and felt a little proud that such a handsome man was now taking it out on her, and that he had just called himself her man, withyers andyers of sweetness dripping from his heart, thick enough to drown her. Adn Rouco felt the small hand that held his and squeezed his fingers even tighter, full of dependence. A few minutester, Huberto Carnero approached, excited and amazed to see Adn Rouco, What a surprise visit from President Rouco, I am sorry to receive him! What President Rouco brings to the city of S! Demario Alejandro on the other side had a bad feeling about this man. Even President Huberto nods to this man? Adn Rouco looked at the small woman next to him and said, Im in S to take my wife home. Estre Berrocal: Adam Rouco felt the soft hand tremble slightly in his palm. Huberto Carnero was confused, how had Adn Roucoe to S to pick up his wife and wee her to hispany? Is President Rouco married? Dare I ask if President Rouco has received Mrs. Rouco? Adn Roucos face did not vary and his voice leveled as he replied, I just picked her upst night, but she has suffered a lot and cried in my arms for a long time, and it was necessary for me, as a husband, to do her justice. Estre Berrocals eyes popped out, when had she been crying in his arms for so long? But Estre Berrocals ears reddened with pleasure at the phrase it is necessary for a husband to do her justice. Huberto Carnero froze for a moment, then looked at Estre Berrocal next to Adn Rouco, then at the hands they were shaking, incredulous, but wasnt this Estre Berrocal a very small saleswoman who had joined thepany half a month ago? She remembered very well that it had been a long time since they had hired such a pretty young saleswoman, and she had even looked at her resume at the time. President Rouco, dare I ask if Mrs. Rouco is in ? Adn Rouco suddenly slipped his arm around Estre Berrocals shoulders and drew the petite woman into his arms, lowering his handsome face and asking in a low voice, Mrs. Rouco, havent you told them who your husband is? Do I look so little? Estre Berrocals little face began to turn red. This man, was it really appropriate to mock her in front of so many people in public? Huberto Carneros sses fell off A few years ago, I had the privilege of meeting Adn Rouco, a man who was known for his decisiveness in the business world and his iron hand, but when I met him in person, he was also a thunderer, and when he spoke and looked at people, his gaze was indifferent and somewhat arrogant. But when the man looked up at the others, he still appeared distant and above everyone else, with a slightly murderous tone in his voice, and Huberto Carnero immediately smiled and said dryly, President Rouco, the truth is that I did not know that Miss Estre was your wife; if I had known, I would not have dared to let her work in our smallpany. President Rouco, you see, when Mrs. President Rouco, Mrs. Rouco, if there is any negligence on my part or on the part of thepany, I ask for kindness and forgiveness. Neither my wife nor I are small-time people, butst night, one of President Hubertos men, took my wife to a social gathering, and if I had not arrived in time, my wife would have been taken back and used as a bargaining chip in a power deal. Huberto Carneros eyes twitched, his face turned white and he immediately scolded Demario Alejandro: Who told you to do such a shameful thing! Using a subordinate to negotiate business? Who taught you that? You will apologize to Mrs. Excuse me now. Now that he had offended Mrs.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. If Adn Rouco gets angry, he will lose his smallpany Huberto Carneros heart fluttered at the thought. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 201: This man, driving in broad daylight! Demario Alejandro stood there and refused to bow his head, forcing him to apologize to a small employee in front of so manypany employees, which humiliated him! Seeing her motionless, Huberto Carnero frowned and shouted, Ask thedys pardon. Demario Alejandro gritted his teeth, blushed a little and, as Estre Berrocal was Adn Roucos wife, he had to bend down and apologize to her, with his head down, his eyes on the floor and a resigned tone: Mrs. Rouco, Im sorry, yesterday was my fault. Adam Rouco narrowed his dark eyes, from which emanated a dangerously sharp darkness, and asked slyly in turn, Sorry for what? What did you do wrong? Demario Alejandro gritted his teeth, both hands hanging down his pant legs, clenched and clenched. This Adn Rouco, what a bully! It was not unusual in the industry to ask a saleswoman to entertain, and who had told Estre Berrocal toe to work without telling her identity? Demario Alejandro took a deep breath, not wanting to admit his mistake but having to duck his head, I shouldnt have asked Mrs. Adam Roucos brow furrowed: President Berto of the Fadaisui Group? The guy who took advantage of Estre Berrocal, the guy from the Fadaisui Group? Adn Rouco recalled. Estre Berrocal was a little ufortable that Demario Alejandro, who had been her superior, was now quietly apologizing to her, and the little woman reached out and tugged on Adn Roucos sleeve, as a sign that he was ready. Only then did Adn Rouco relent, pursing his thin lips and saying, It is your own business skills that you should reflect on when you ce the sess of your business entirely on the shoulders of your female subordinates. Demario Alejandros face turned blue with anger, but he dared not say a word. Huberto Carnero nodded to the side, President Rouco, dont worry, Ill give him a good lesson, dont be angry with him, why dont I organize a party tonight, President Rouco will be kind enough to entertain you and Mrs. No need. Adn Rouco, always indifferent, would not be willing to do so, and it was a shame to waste a good part of his evening on such a boring dinner. But my wife has been working in thepany for half a month, and I have learned from the manager Clodoveo that my wife is not receiving her sry? President Huberto, is that so? Huberto Carnero shuddered; Adn Roucos words were a real threat. Mrs. Rouco has been working at Prosper for half a month and has to be paid every penny. I will ask the treasurer to send Mrs. Rouco. Huberto Carnero asked his assistant to go ask the treasurer to send him the money, and in a few moments the treasurer brought it. Estre Berrocal took the envelope, a wad of bills. Mrs. Rouco, do you want to count it?. Estre Berrocal didnt think much about it and nodded: Yes, Ill tell. Huberto Carnero: Adn Rouco is short of money, thest thing Adn Rouco needs is money! When Adn Rouco had asked him for the two thousand dors, he had felt strange that Adn Rouco woulde to his door for two thousand dors, Adn Roucos time was money, every minute was expensive, how much money would he lose if he spent an hour here with Mrs. for a mere two thousand dors? It is incredible Adn Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal as she counted the money, the corners of his eyes twitched slightly, his big hand went around her waist and he whispered in her ear, If you get like this, people will think I dont give you money to spend in general. Estre Berrocal coughed slightly, a little embarrassed, and did not finish counting, putting the money back in the envelope. No more counting, no more counting, shame on Adn Rouco. Huberto Carnero was able to bid farewell to Adn Rouco with a long sigh of relief as he watched them leave. Good thing Adn Rouco didnt go on with the affair, that Estre Berrocal, who is actually his wife, is unheard of! Demario Alejandro looked reluctantly at the faded back of the Maybach and said, President Huberto, although Adn Rouco may be powerful, he does not have the same contacts as you in S. What are we afraid of? Huberto Carnero gave him a cold sidelong nce, You underestimate Adn Rouco too much, if he wanted to face you today, he would have yed a casual game in secret and we would have closed this venture! In Maybach, Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco sitting next to her, a man who looked good from all angles, in fact handsome enough to feel good about himself. The woman from the Prosperity Company said something about him, and her face warmed slightly. Adam Rouco felt a hot gaze on her and turned his head coolly to look at her, I dont guarantee Ill get a hard-on if you keep looking at me like that. Estre Berrocals little face suddenly flushed red, red to the point of dripping blood, fiery red to red. She had done nothing but stare, and could she look at him like that? Adn Rouco teased her, with a somewhat pleasant humor, his voice hoarse and low: Come here.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Estre Berrocal didnt move, thinking she was still in the car, and muttered, Whats wrong? Herck of cooperation caused Adam Roucos brow to furrow slightly, so he reached out and pulled her to him, wrapping his arms around her. The way he had helped her a moment ago was very nice. In fact, wanting to hug him just now, Estre Berrocal patted him with her little hand and said, Ive heard those fellows say before that you were handsome handsome enough for people to close their legs. Adam Roucos thin lips curved into a somewhat sinister smile, and he pressed his ear against hers, whispering, I dont know if theyre pretty or not, but Ill make you pretty Estre Berrocals little face fluttered up to her neck in a sh of red. This man, driving in broad daylight! Seeing the scarlet color of the little womans face, Adn Rouco felt in a better mood, and the mncholy that had been building up for thest half month finally cleared. When they returned to Estre Berrocals house, she asked him what to eat and Adn Rouco said nothing. She thought he hadnt heard her and was about to repeat the question when her hand was taken by the mansrge hand. Suddenly, the man pulled a diamond ring out of his trench coat pocket and put it on his ring finger. Estre Berrocal remembered that diamond ring, which she had left in The Vis of Repulse Bay when she left The Holy City. Adam Rouco took her small hand and gently brushed his fingers over the ring finger where she wore the ring, his thin lips lowered to press against her soft lips, andmanded in a muffled voice, Take it off again, and I will not forgive you. Estre Berrocals eyes warmed slightly and she looked at the diamond ring, sniffled and threw her hands around his neck, lifting her face to kiss him, Adam, I never want to leave you again. Adn Rouco grabbed her by the nape of her neck and deepened the kiss, taking in the sweetness of the little womans mouth, attacking her with a kiss that made Estre Berrocal lean back in his arms, her face flushed. Adn Rouco held his calm, chaotic breath for a good while before Estre Berrocal heard a male voice, low and lusty, over his head. Put married on your resume, so it wont ur to anyone who doesnt know what to do with you. Estre Berrocal smiled at hismanding tone and lifted her face, waving her diamond ring before his eyes. With this, no one will hit on me. Adam Roucos dark eyes deepened and softened as he took her hand between his and kissed the ring and her delicate white fingers. Estre Berrocal asked, Adam, when are we going back to La Ciudad Santa?. Why, do you want to stay in S for a few more days?. Estre Berrocal shook her head, No, letse back tomorrow, Im afraid Im going to stop you from working. Youve been holding up my work for a long time, not a day or two. Estre Berrocal felt aggrieved: Didnt I?. Adam Rouco pursed his lips and looked at her, his handsome face ckening, Ive been spending all my time looking for you for half a month, do you think youre annoying? Estre Berrocal brushed her lips, but her heart burst with joy as she hugged him dryly and softly, Well Im sorry. Promise me that when you return to The Holy City, dont let anyone influence your heart, I am yours and no one can take that away from you. Hearing Adn Roucos voice so firm and deep, Estre Berrocals heart tips twitched, sinking lower and lower, and the corners of her lips couldnt help but escape in a smile. Adn, you really like me, dont you? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 202: Star, you really are a bucket of vinegar Adam Rouco looked at her with small, expectant eyes, his dark eyes narrowed, he couldnt see any emotion, he just said lightly, No. But Estre Berrocal was not convinced by this no and grabbed his hand: You dont like me now, but someday you will like me. Are you so sure now? Adam Roucos fingertips gently brushing the corner of her lips, Estre Berrocal grabbed his hand and pressed it to her cheek. You just said that you are mine and that no one can take you away, and since you are mine, well, of course I trust that you will like me, but its a matter of time. And, in only two days, he had already seriously perceived his affection for her He was really starting to like it, wasnt he? Otherwise, why would he havee all the way to S to find her? Adn Rouco grunted slightly, withdrew his big hand, curled his long fingers and gave her a smack on the forehead, not too hard but not too light either, it hurt a little, Estre Berrocal covered her forehead and frowned, Why are you smacking me on the forehead all of a sudden? Dont point that out again, Analena Lozada has nothing to do with me. When she said that, Estre Berrocals eyes lit up, You and Annalena Lozada have never been in love?. Adn Rouco looked at her coldly: Did I say that Analena Lozada was my girlfriend?. She thought Analena Lozada had been his girlfriend Estre Berrocal gave a little gasp, So youre saying you and Analena Lozada are just good friends? You just feel guilty about her?. Ive never felt like Analena Lozada as anything more than a friend, satisfied?. Estre Berrocal was so happy to hear his cool, clear voice that she hugged him and said, Yes, satisfied, very satisfied. Estre Berrocal decided to ask the question to the end: What about Julieta Sarinana, did you ever go out with Julieta Sarinana? No. But Juliet Sarinana said she lived and ate with you for a whole year when you were depressed. Was there really nothing going on when a man and a woman lived together for a whole year?Property ? N?velDrama.Org. Does eating and living together have to mean sleeping in the same bed? It is true. Come to think of it, Juliet Sarinana said that on purpose to make her automatically rehearse for misunderstanding something, I guess. But Im still envious, envious that they met you so early and that they are all important friends in your mind. Estre Berrocal envied them even more, having witnessed the times and twists and turns of Adn Rouco in his younger days. The Adn Rouco of ten years ago must not have been as mature and profound as he is now. Star, you sure are a bucket of vinegar. Adam Roucos dark eyes bore into her, and he was very firm in his conclusions. Estre Berrocals face burned red and her watery eyes lowered as she bit her lip and whispered, I didnt mean to do it . I was so afraid that after I came back to La Ciudad Santa with you, another woman would show up and tell me that you had an unusual rtionship with her For no reason, Adn Rouco felt some pain, pulled her into his arms, pressed his thin lips against her forehead and whispered, When we return to La Ciudad Santa, we will get a license to get married. Estre Berrocals heart shuddered as she remembered what had happened the day of thest license, and she couldnt help but exin to Adn Rouco: Adn, I didnt ask anyone to do anything for your ident that night. I know. She couldnt let go. But wouldnt it be too soon to register it when we return to The Holy City?. They had been through a lot, but Estre Berrocal had always felt it was too soon to register their marriage. Adn Rouco looked at her stomach: Do you want to have a second child before marrying me?. Estre Berrocals face blushed up to her neck. It was obvious that she was not married to him, but she already had two children Thats a much faster pace than normal couples! Estre Berrocal bit her lips, Are you rushing to get your license with me because Im pregnant?. She did not want to be one of those women who forced Adn Rouco to marry her son, but now that she was pregnant, and now that Adn Rouco was going to marry her, she had the illusion of being the mother of a child. The man raised his finger and touched her forehead again, Pregnancy syndrome?. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, not feeling like she was imagining things. Adn Rouco let out a deep sigh. After all, Estre Berrocal was only a girl of twenty-four, and although she had already given birth to her son, she was still very young, and all the patience that Adn Rouco had left was spent on her. But the old man doesnt like me, Im sure he doesnt want me to marry you. Roberto Rouco had disliked her from the beginning, his first impression of her had been bad because of her surrogacy at the time, and Estre Berrocal was understandable, after all, who would go to a surrogate motherhood for a strange man being a good-natured girl? The way she had met Adn Rouco was so unusual that it was normal for Roberto Rouco to have a bad impression of her. Youre already carrying his grandchild in your belly, and even if he doesnt like you, hes not going to stop us from getting married. Roberto Rouco was a very traditional man, and if he had known that Adn Rouco had gotten her pregnant, he would not have let him escape. It is he who should be worried, not Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal asks curiously, Adn, do you like boys very much?. Otherwise, why would he always say my son and now he said he was carrying Roberto Roucos grandson? She was a little worried that he would be disappointed if she didnt bring a child. It doesnt matter if its a boy or a girl, but Paulita wants a sibling. Estre Berrocal put her foot on the gas: But I also hope it will be a boy, the old man would prefer a grandson. Granted, the old man preferred Paulita to Dante, but Estre Berrocal thought that if it was a boy in her belly, Adn Rouco would have a son and a daughter. Estre Berrocals stomach growled, she rubbed her belly with an embarrassed smile and said to Adn Rouco, Im hungry Adn Rouco took her jacket that was hanging on the standing coat rack and helped her put it on. Come on, lets go to dinner. Adn Rouco did not know the city of S, let alone what there was to eat around here. Estre Berrocal had been living here for more than half a month and knew all about the good restaurants in the surrounding area. Estre Berrocal took Adn Rouco directly to a restaurant. The restaurant was a bit crowded at lunchtime, but luckily there was room. The owner asked, How many? Estre Berrocal made a gesture: Two. Sit inside and order your food, it will be served to youter. Estre Berrocal drags Adn Rouco and sits at an empty table with ease. Adn Rouco is a little ufortable and Estre Berrocal asks him with the letter: Adn, what do you want to eat? I want to eat Cocido madrileo. It was not a question he was asked, Adn Rouco made noment: You ask for it. Estre Berrocal curved her teary eyes at him and made no apologies, ordering a pot of Cocido madrileo followed by Torti de patatas or Espa, Gazpacho. Seeing Adn Rouco inspecting the small restaurant and wiping the greasy table with a tissue with some disgust, Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Dont look down on him, but his food, which is better than the average five-star restaurant, is really hidden in these unpretentious restaurants. Adn Rouco listened to her and did not deny it. While waiting for the meal, two young girls stared at Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal, naturally, saw them and was a bit annoyed that they did not see that such a handsome man had an owner. Estre Berrocal made several gestures to show the diamond ring she wore on her ring finger, but the two girls obviously ignored it. The two girls whispered and argued. Look, look, hes very handsome! Ask him for his cell phone number if you can! Chit! Dont provoke me, do you really think I wouldnt dare? With that, the girl approached Adn Rouco. Hi handsome, can I have your cell phone number?. Adn Rouco sat down, looked at the girl and politely said yes, with a slight hmm. Estre Berrocal was furious, Adn Rouco did not take her into ount, she was sitting in front of him! The girls eyes bubbled pink in front of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal wanted to hide Adn Rouco from all women but her! This man, why is he so attractive! The girl timidly handed her cell phone to Adn Rouco, who expertly entered a series of numbers. The two girls then ate and happily left the restaurant. Estre Berrocal had been in a good mood, but now, seeing the appetizing Cocido madrileo on the table, she lost her appetite. How can you do this? Why is he giving cell phone numbers to other girls when he promised to marry her in The Holy City? Whats wrong with me? asked Adn Rouco with a puzzled look on his face. How can you give your cell phone number to a girl you dont know. No, not even if you know her, not even if you give it to other girls who have ulterior motives with him! Adam Rouco ate his meal without skipping a beat and put a forkful of sauerkraut in his bowl. Do you like torti de patatas or Spanish omelettely? Have some more. How could this man deliberately change the subject in this way! Estre Berrocal blows her beard and stares. Not long after the two girls left the restaurant, they searched the string of cell phone numbers given to them by Adn Rouco on WhatsApp, and when they found her, her profile picture was a puppy emoji. The two girls looked at each other. Looking at such a mature and serious man, why is the profile picture so childish? Is the data still a woman? Could it be a pervert? No, maybe its because hes too handsome, and Im afraid too many girls will add him, so I deliberately set up a female blocker? Just as Estre Berrocal was angrily biting into the torti de patatas that Adn Rouco had brought her, the phone on the table rang, a WhatsApp alert. Estre Berrocal didnt mind, Adn Rouco looked at the screen of his phone with ck eyes, The phone is ringing, why dont you take a look at it?. Estre Berrocal put down the dishes and went to look at her phone. In the WhatsApp interface, a red 1 suddenly appeared in the address book. A new friend had added her. She clicked and saw that the new friends avatar was exactly One. of the two girls took a selfie a moment ago. Estre Berrocal froze for a second and then realized that it was her cell phone number that Adn Rouco had just entered so calmly. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 203: Star, are you proposing? Estre Berrocalughed out loud as she looked at her phone: Why did you give them my cell phone number? Now they must think youre gay. They just know Im not gay. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and stifled augh. This man, what augh! After dinner, on the way home, Estre Berrocal added to the girl who quickly greeted her. Hello, handsome. Estre Berrocal immediately sent a photo of herself. The other girl sent a question mark. Estre Berrocal shamelessly replied, Thats my wife, isnt she beautiful?. A series of apostrophes sent the message back to him, saying he was speechless. After a few more seconds, Estre Berrocal tried to send an emoji, but WhatsApp had alerted her that she was no longer friends with her.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Estre Berrocal: It has left me in ck. Adam Roucos dark eyes bore into her small face, My wife? Who is she? Estre Berrocal felt like digging a hole in the ground and filling it herself. How could I spy on someones chat if she was secretly sending it! Adn Rouco raised his eyebrows and looked at her with interest, Howe I didnt know he had a wife? Estre Berrocal blushed and reached up to his handsome face and gave him a quick kiss on the chin. You know now? He hadnt shaved for a few days and had a small bruise on his chin, but it wasnt scruffy, it was barely visible unless you looked closely, and when you did, it added to the masculinity. Estre Berrocal thinks her man is very handsome, in every way. Adam Roucos dark eyes burned her: Well, now you know, take your ugly wife home. Whats so ugly about me? Estre Berrocal was not happy and asked him relentlessly: Were those two girls more beautiful than me? Why wasnt I thinking about it, or was I just too self-absorbed? She didnt think she was elegant, but she was beautiful enough, what was ugly about her? Adn Rouco replied amused: Normally people who are beautiful dont ask people if they are beautiful. Estre Berrocal does not leave and stays where she is. Adn Rouco turned to look at the pouting woman and finally approached her to embrace her, wrapping his arms around her back and bringing her between his arms, lowering his head and cing his cold lips over her eyes, murmuring, I havent even had a good look at those two girls, how am I supposed to know if they are as pretty as you? But Adn Rouco thought they should not be as beautiful as his Estre. Estre Berrocal smiled, the displeasure disappearing from her little face. Am I so pretty that you keep looking at me and you dont have time to look at the other girls?. She asked, blushing shyly and snuggling into his arms, not daring to look at him. Why had it be so thick Little hands, tucked into his open trench coat, hugged his waist tightly and snuggled into his arms. The man over her head spoke slowly, Star, if you run away from home again, it is not impossible that I will be kidnapped by another woman, and then, you will have nothing left. A threat, a real threat. But the sweetness of Estre Berrocals heart melted: Anyway, soon there will be a seal, soon you will be a married man!. Star, are you proposing to me? Estre Berrocal: Proposal, you say yes? Isnt proposing marriage a mans thing? Howe it was the other way around with them? The mans thin lips, pressed softly against her temple, hooked teasingly, Ill think about it. Adam Rouco released her and brought her small hand back to the Boas floor. You have three seconds to think about it! Star, youre forcing a marriage. Then Ill give you three minutes to think about it, no more. Along the way, Adn Rouco listened to her chatter, but his heart was at peace. Estre Berrocal, pregnant and sleepy in the afternoon,y in his arms, sleeping soundly, and Adn Rouco pinched her little face. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 204: Protecting his shortcomings was his hobby and his specialty While Estre Berrocal was sleeping, Adn Roucos cell phone rang and it was Santino Yepes. Santino Yepes: Boss, Berto Maese of the Fadaisui Group has been fired, I found evidence that he was receiving bribes. President Fadaisui found out that Berto Maese had offended him, and I helped him do it, and this Berto Maese has been expelled from the Fadaisui Group. Adn Rouco responded with indifference, his gaze unconcerned but cold: Word of his bribes spreads around the circle. Santino Yepes was stunned, he didnt expect Adn Rouco to go to such lengths this time. Publicizing Berto Maeses bribes would be tantamount to telling everyone that Berto Maese was a cheat. Although bribes are not umon in the business world and nine out of ten people have done it, once you talk about this kind of thing in public, it will put a big ck cross on your career. Berto Maese was an abomination, but not unforgivable, and with it Adn Rouco pushed Berto Maese to a precipice from which there would be no return. Yes, boss. After hanging up the phone, Santino Yepes thought to himself: How much does BOSS care about Miss Estre, who just lost her job after Berto Maese took a few liberties with her? Everyone in La Ciudad Santa says that wherever Adn Rouco goes, there will be bloodshed and corpses everywhere, but Santino Yepes thinks that wherever Se?orita Estre goes, there she will be, and anyone who dares to touch her is worse than offending Adn Rouco himself. The next time you see her, you will have to stop calling her Miss Estre and call her Mrs. Rouco. When Estre Berrocal woke up, it was four oclock in the afternoon, early, it was cold outside, the sun had set, the cool orange sunset was spreading through the window, she was a little sleepy and her head was a little heavy, she had her thin arm over her forehead and she cried out twice: Adam, Adam? Adn Rouco is sitting at hisputer in the living room, his long fingers tapping rapidly on the keyboard, the sound of the keyboard is small and pleasant in its rhythm. Adn Rouco hears a movement in the bedroom, closes theptop and gets up to go to the bedroom. Estre Berrocal had called him for a reason; after sleeping for so long, I dont know if it was the position in which he slept, but his whole right leg was numb, so much so that he waspletely unconscious and trembling in a terrible way. Wake up? Estre Berrocals voice was a bit muffled, My leg is numb and I cant move it. Which leg? Estre Berrocal pointed to her right leg, and Adn Rouco sat on the edge of the bed, his long, beautiful hands fell on her right leg and rubbed it gently. Estre Berrocal was slow to feel anything. Well? She nodded, Yes, much better, but still a little numb. Adam Rouco continued with his hand movements, patient: Gather your things for tonight ande back with me to the Holy City in the morning. So soon. Its not that she was shy, its just that her mind ached at the thought of Adams father, Jonathan Tasis, Analena Lozada and Julieta Sarinana back in La Ciudad Santa. Estre Berrocal leaned on Adn Roucos shoulder with empty eyes. Returning to La Ciudad Santa meant facing and dealing with the things she had run away from, things so messy that, for a moment, she couldnt make sense of them. Adam, do you think my father will forgive me in heaven?. Although Adn Rouco was not entirely to me for Stefano Berrocals death, even if she did not want to admit it, he was partly to me. If Adn Rouco had been a little more humane, perhaps her father would not have died. Adn Rouco kissed her on the corner of her forehead: Dont think about it, I owe you everything and I will do my best to make it up to youter. Estre Berrocal nodded sullenly, Yes, its more important to be alive, and I guess my father wants me to be happy too. If she continued to take revenge on Adn Rouco and really did something to him, perhaps, she would never be happy again in her life, hurting the people she loved was as bad as hurting herself, Estre Berrocal could not do that and she did not want to do it again. I might not get over it for a while, but I would try to look forward. Actually, now that she thought about it, she and Adn Rouco had had Paulita three years earlier, she and he had long since moved on, and she wasnt someone who could stay with the hate all the time; just a little warmth made her want to be happy. Thinking of the people of La Ciudad Santa, he suddenly remembered Pe Prats, with whom he had not had contact for a long time, since Pe Prats had broken up with her in Yahua Film and Television Company because of Jonathan Tasis, and he had tried to contact Pe Prats since he broke up with her because of Jonathan Tasis in Yahua Film and Television Company, but Pe Prats has not answered him and with everything that has happenedtely, Estre Berrocal has not had time to contact Pe Prats. Come to think of it, Jonathan Tasis sure is trying to provoke Pe Prats and I. Do you think Pe Prats will reconcile with me if I go back to The Holy City and talk to her? Even after La Empresa Berrocal went bankrupt, Pe Prats had never abandoned her and had even helped her. She was grateful to Pe Prats with all her heart and was sure that she was her friend. Only Jonathan Tasis really had an ulterior motive, but I could also understand that Pe Prats was angry and wanted to cut her off. Im only going toplicate things by getting into what you do to each other, but if I have to ask, Ill ask for you. Estre Berrocal agrees with Adn Rouco: If you talk, Pe will think Im the one who told you to push her, and then shell be less amused to reconcile with me, so Id better approach her when shes faded a bit from Jonathan Tasis. Shes obsessed with Jonathan Tasis, at best, and it wontst long. Estre Berrocal didnt believe it, seeing that Pe Prats was so in love with him, was she really just infatuated? But she already cut me off for Jonathan Tasis, I think its possible that Pe Prats is really in love with Jonathan Tasis this time. Adn Roucoughed lightly and said, When she was in high school she was in love with a senior and she was even crazier than now for Jonathan Tasis, but she ended up with him for only a month and then she left him, saying she didnt like him anymore, and she is still obsessed with Jonathan Tasis, but only because she didnty hands on him It is that for Pe Prats it is easy to get over someone, time and a new love, just wait for her next target to appear and soon she will fade away from Jonathan Tasis and wille back to reconcile as well. Estre Berrocal couldnt believe it, was Pe Prats such a slut? Really? What if hes serious this time? Adam Roucos dark eyes gave her a yful look and his lips curved, Then Ill stuff her with a guy better looking than Jonathan Tasis. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, was this a conspiracy? But Adn Rouco had this peculiar way of helping her with these little girl things, why he liked her so much. Adn Rouco, you are Pes real uncle. But Pe Prats is surnamed Prat, and you, Rouco. Adn Rouco knew exactly what was most important, and who to help.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Mrs. Rouco Estre Berrocals heart overflowed with sweetness, Why didnt I realize before that you were so protective? Being a protector is my biggest hobby and specialty-. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 205: Po, you want me to put up with this for ten months? When Adam Rouco came to S from The Holy City, he came in a hurry, so he did not bring any change of clothes, and now, although it waste autumn, it was possible not to change clothes during these two or three days, but this man was also very clean, and he would not wear his clothes for more than two days, not to mention his personal clothes. In the evening, while Adn Rouco was taking a shower, Estre Berrocal thought about going down to the supermarket to buy him a new pair of those disposable ones, so she stood in the bathroom doorway and said to the shower man inside, Adn, Im going downstairs to buy something. Nothing could be heard inside, only the sound of running water. Was his voice too low for Adn Rouco to hear? Estre Berrocal raised her voice: Adam, Ill pull down your panties while you wash in there for a while longer! There was still no sounding from inside. Estre Berrocal knocked on the door, pushed a little on the bathroom door and poked her head in. The sight of a strong, powerful male body made her blush. That, Im going downstairs to do some shopping Buy what? to buy your underwear. Otherwise, I wouldnt be able to sleep naked after a showerter, would I? What if a gun goes off? Now I was pregnant, I couldnt fool around. But the man, standing under the shower with his eyebrows furrowed as if he hadnt heard, asked again, Buy what? Did you just make a little noise? Underwear! Adam Rouco, still frowning, raised his long arm and motioned for her toe closer, Come here. His brow furrowed, and a touch of annoyance, as if he had heard her too many times and had not heard her clearly, so he became a little impatient. Estre Berrocal grunted and swallowed, whats wrong with this mans ears? She moved closer and Adam Roucosrge, slender, well-defined hands, already wrapped around the back of her neck, pressed toward her, his thin lips pressed against her red, flushed ear, curved his lips and asked, What did you say you were going to buy? You didnt bring any change of clothes? Im going downstairs to buy you underwear This time, Adn Rouco should have listened to him, shouldnt he? That said, Estre Berrocal nced at him unconsciously, just in time to meet the mans low, smoldering gaze. Her small hand pulled away from his arm, Me, Im going!. She was about to turn around and leave when Adn Rouco pulled her small body back: Dont bother, Im not going to wear it tonight, you can wash it for meter and dry it with a hairdryer so I can wear it in the morning. But Wash it together. Adn Rouco rubbed the shower gel on him and said with particr demureness, Im afraid youre going to get tired of running down the stairs. It was an excuse, he had done it on purpose, he had called her to eat her! Adn Rouco took her in his arms and pressed his thin lips against her ear and face, kissing her tenderly and affectionately. Do you want me to hold you for ten months, sweetheart? Tonight Adn Rouco was so passionate that he didnt even call her tutete, he just called her honey, and Estre Berrocal felt that something was wrong.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. After the shower, an hour passed and Estre Berrocals fingers were wrinkled from the water, thinking she would never be able to shower with him again. Estre Berrocal dried her hair and went to the bathroom to wash her underwear. She washed her underwear. Washing him in such intimate clothing warmed him to the core, and in thest two days it was as if there had been a quantum leap between them. It seemed that liked Adn Rouco even more. She washed them and ran them through the dryer, the hot air was strong and they dried in a few moments. Estre Berrocal came out with the clean underwear and handed them to him. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 206: The faithful groom! Its washed. The mans dark eyes looked at her so deeply that she was ashamed to look into them, until the man took them and took her small hand, brought it to his thin lips and kissed the palm, back and fingers of her hand. Estre Berrocal felt a tingle and was electrocuted, he was just kissing her hand, but in that look it was as if he was expressing something, and she blushed as she unconsciously thought the opposite. Come on, go to bed, Im sleepy! She ran to bed, pulled the covers over her and sulked off to sleep, the man followed her andy down on the bed as well, taking her in his arms and lowering his head to speak solemnly in her ear, Po, dont ever leave me again, Im so hard on you. Estre Berrocal was confused by his sudden confession, although she was impressed by it. Adam Rouco was so unusual tonight! Not only was he calling her honey, but he was saying things that normally wouldnte out of her mouth. Estre Berrocal turned her body and put her hand on his forehead, touching it very carefully. Adn Rouco, are you sick?. But his forehead was not hot, he had no fever. So what was wrong with him? The man lowered his little hand and frowned, Whats wrong with you?. Estre Berrocal said with sincerity: I think you are behaving strangely tonight, not like you usually do. Although she liked the way Adn Rouco was so precious with her. The mans brow furrowed further and a glint of displeasure crept under his eyes, but he soon embraced her and said, Youll soon get used to it and like me like this. This man, he must be bewitched! Estre Berrocal blushed and threw the sheets over herself: Im going to sleep!. As she slept, Estre Berrocal pulled back the nkets and said, No, I have to go back to La Ciudad Santa in the morning and I have to get up to pack. The man pushed her back, Dont put it away, Ill do it for you in the morning, be a good girl and go to sleep. Estre Berrocal was a little d, didnt she know him well enough before? How could he be so considerate and kind? She wrapped her arms around his waist and rubbed her little face between his, Adam, you look like someone else, but I find that . I like you better. The mansrge hands stroked her long hair and kissed the top of her hair down, with a strange gleam in his dark eyes. That night, Estre Berrocal curled up next to Adn Rouco like a little kangaroo and slept soundly. The next morning, Adn Rouco woke up with a splitting headache. Howe he was fine and was a little disconnected? As soon as he opened his eyes, Estre Berrocals face appeared in front of him, the little woman lying on the edge of the bed, looking at him with a smile on her face. Are you awake? Adn Rouco gave a weak yes, without much enthusiasm, his head hurt too much. Estre Berrocal asks: Whats the matter, a headache? But how can you have a headache if youre fine?. I dont know, I must have slept too much. Adn Rouco pressed his long fingers to his temples and stood up, and Estre Berrocal said, Ive made breakfast. Well, have you packed up your things?. Estre Berrocal was a little confused: Didnt you sayst night that you would pick it up this morning? So I didnt pick it up Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Adn Roucos dark eyes twitched and he froze for a moment. Estre Berrocal thought he was just talking about the night before and turned to pack. Never mind,st night you were telling me honey, honey, precious, but this morning you woke up with apletely cold face, Id better pack my own suitcase, I dont expect you to. Adam Roucos brow furrowed further, Honey?. Yes, you called me honeyst night, dont you remember?. In his thirty-two years of life, he had never called anyone sweetheart. I could not call them that. Estre Berrocal gathered her things and when the man behind her stopped talking, she turned her head to look at him suspiciously. You havent really forgotten, have you? Adn Rouco you wouldnt be a pervert and not want to take responsibility, would you?. She threw the clothes in her hand into the suitcase, ran to him and touched his forehead, then felt his with uncertainty. Adn Rouco was stunned for a moment and grabbed her little hand, What else did I do to youst night?. Estre Berrocal blushed at the mention of it, No, nothing, just always kiss me and call me sweetheart And he was especially attached to her. It was the first time Estre Berrocal saw Adn Rouco being so faithful! That was her idea of the perfect faithful boyfriend! Adn Rouco seemed to be thinking about something and Estre Berrocal was disappointed to see that he didnt seem to be lying. You really dont remember anything, do you? Could it have been a ghostst night?. God he allowed himself the luxury of thinking that it would be good if Adn Rouco were always so loyal! It seemed thatst night had been a real bad thing? Either that or Adam Roucos brain had gone into the water in the shower? Estre Berrocal raised her hand and tapped Adn Rouco on the head, You havent really hit your head and you have selective amnesia like the heroes of romance novels! The corner of the mans eye twitched. Adn Rouco pulled his small hand away: Enough. There was a slight coldness in his tone, which was back to normal, but he didnt seem to like it as much as he did the night before. Estre Berrocal bit her tongue a little, a child who had eaten candy was going to be gluttonous, and no one else would be amused to eat candy and start eating bitterness again. He set about gathering his things and muttered, He was so tender and thoughtfulst night, howe hes back to his old self as soon as he gets out of bed? Adn Roucos head was turned, and at the sound of her voice, remembering so fondly the past night, an inexplicable anger red in his chest. Did you like me a lotst night?. Estre Berrocal: What do you mean byst night? Not the same person today asst night? Is Adn Rouco discussing metaphysical philosophy with her? Is she not the same person today as she was yesterday? Of course I liked you the way you werest night, when you not only called me Po, but you liked me so much that you said it was hard for us to be together and asked me not to leave you. Estre Berrocal felt a little disappointed and a little angry at this impassive look from Adn Rouco. Forget it, it must have been in your headst night But the man behind her spoke coldly, Yes, you can guess that it crossed my mindst night, dont take it seriously. Estre Berrocal was furious and threw a pillow at him, Adn Rouco! The man avoided the pillow, frowning, Star- Before the words coulde out, Estre Berrocal said usingly, Not Estar, you called me Post night!. The corner of the mans forehead jumped. Damn it, what the hell was going onst night? Was it his second personality, as Juliet Sarinana called it, that had dominated his consciousnessst night? But even if she was his second personality, how could his second personality like Estre Berrocal so much when he was supposed to have met her for the first timest night? What was going on here? The two personalities were split, so it was only natural that his second personality didnt know Estre, so why was he calling her honey in such a slimy way? Adam Roucos brow furrowed, and suddenly there was an inexplicable sense of crisis. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 207: If he kills you, I’ll let him die without a trace During breakfast, Estre Berrocal kept muttering that, which always seemed strange to her. Adn Rouco, who had always had a wake-up call, was not in a good mood. Eat well. Adam Rouco was jealous of the fact that she had be attached to the Adam Rouco who had called her sweetheart the night before. There is one type of jealousy that is the most bitter in the world, and that is the jealousy to which one has no right. To be jealous of oneself is to be jealous of oneself, because there is no outlet for that jealousy and no possibility ofparison. Estre Berrocal felt a little annoyed, but kept her mouth shut and ate breakfast in silence. It was obvious that he had been quick to turn the other cheek, so why was he giving her a hard time? After breakfast, Estre Berrocal returned to the house to clean up without saying a word and Adn Rouco frowned, What for? Estre Berrocal says nothing. Speak. The mans brow furrows and his tone is tinged with a hint of impatience. She bites her lip and says deliberately, . I thought you wouldnt let me talk. As he said he was not allowed to speak, she did not want to, embarrassed. Adam Rouco, rarely displeased, stood up and pulled her back and pushed her into the chair, Sit here while I clean myself. Her tone was not very friendly, her movements a bit overbearing, but Estre Berrocals sullen mood perked up right away. It was as if Estre Berrocals heart filled as she watched the reserved man pace her small room with a frown on his face. Surely he remembered what he had done to her the night before and was a little shy. Could that be why he is struggling to keep it to himself? Could it be that Adn Rouco is also shy? I had the impression that Adn Rouco might say something serious that would make his heart blush. Thinking about it, Estre Berrocal suddenly found Adn Rouco a little cute However, monkey is not the right word for the cold and reserved image of Adn Rouco Adn Rouco, who was always quick to get things done, had Estre Berrocals things picked up in a jiffy. In fact, Estre Berrocal didnt have anything particrly important to pack. She hadnt brought anything with her when she came to S. She hadnt bought anything big during her half-month stay, so a small suitcase was enough to fit all her belongings. Lets see what else weve left out. Estre Berrocal remembered something important: Give me a second. He pulled a watercolor pencil drawing out of the drawer, then carefully put it away and tucked it into the suitcase. What is this? Its a painting that Paulita gave me and Ive kept it. The colorful painting showed a happy family of three, Adn Rouco holding Paulita with her. The somber mood under Adn Roucos eyes lifted a little. The doorbell rang and Estre Berrocal said, Ill go get it, I think the chestnut cake to go that I just bought has arrived. It was a four or five hour drive back to La Ciudad Santa, so Estre Berrocal had ordered two chestnut cakes to go, thinking she could eat them when she got bored on the way. When she reached the entrance, she opened the door to pick up the takeout and suddenly a sharp, shiny knife pressed against her slender neck, pressing against the aorta at the base of her neck. She looked in horror at the man holding the knife in front of her, and a sh of surprise crept into her eyes. Miao, President Berto ? Where is Adn Rouco? Berto Maese red menacingly at Estre Berrocal, the knife de plunged deeper into her neck, a hot liquid instantly poured down her neck. Estre Berrocal did not dare to move: What the hell are you doing?. Adam Rouco,e here! Adn Rouco came striding out of the bedroom to see Berto Maese coercing Estre Berrocal with a knife, and a bright red line of blood already sliding down Estre Berrocals pale neck. Adn Roucos dark eyes fluttered violently. You let her go,e to me if you have something to do. Adam Rouco! You were behind the firing of Jerico Fadaisui! You were the one who got Jerico Fadaisui to fire me, and youre the one whos spreading the word around the world that Im taking bribes! Adn Rouco wrinkled his brow: What do you want? What do I want? Youve ruined me, of course Im going to die with you!. Adam Rouco snorted, a sneer in his eyes, You think you can do it with me now? Drop the knife and I can give you a way out.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Berto Maese stirred, and the knife in his hand began to tremble, the de pushed a little deeper into Estre Berrocals neck, her eyshes fluttering fiercely, her lips pale, the blood from her neck running down her dress, staining the light-colored fabric in a shocking way. You think Im going to believe you! You didnt take revenge on me just because I touched this woman a few times! Since you care so much about this woman, Ill let her bleed to death in front of you today! With a twist Adn Rouco suddenly blurted out, You wont get anything out of killing her, and youll go to jail for it, or even kill to pay for your life, dont you want your job back, I can help you. Adam Rouco, dont you dare lie to me! You dont think I dont know that you just want me to let this woman go! Adam Roucos eyes were cold, his movements elegantly caressed his expensive cufflinks, and he said indifferently, To tell you the truth, Ive been married for a long time, and this woman is just my mistress in S. I just dont like them touching my things, but shes not as important to me as you think, you can kill her here, Ill call the police and collect her body for you and her The words were cold-blooded and without a trace of humanity. Adn Rouco was so well disguised that Berto Maese began to lose track of Adn Roucos reality. Adn Rouco! I didnt think you were so hard-hearted!. Estre Berrocal, in her confusion, met Adn Roucos eyes for a second and suddenly burst into tears, Adn Rouco! How could you do this to me after having slept with you for three years! Even if I die, I will not let you go. Estre Berrocal screamed so loudly that Berto Maese, unable to catch her, shouted at her: Behave yourself! Move again and Ill kill you. You can kill me! Adam Rouco, if you are so cruel, I ask only one thing of you: if you kill me, you must bring him down with me! Otherwise, I wille to you night after night! Adam Roucos thin lips curved: Yes, I promise you that if he kills you, I will let him die without a trace. Berto Maese also panicked and turned white: You! Adn Rouco! Adn Roucos tone was cold, I have earned so many enemies in the business world, how am I going to survive without being a lunatic? Her? If you want to kill her, go ahead, Estre, then Ill send him with you, dont be afraid. Berto Maeses blood ran cold. Just when Berto Maese hesitated, Adn Rouco gave him a look and Estre Berrocal grabbed Berto Maeses arm and bit him hard! Ah! Berto Maeses arm was released and Estre Berrocal rushed towards Adn Rouco, but behind her Berto Maese pounced with a knife in his hand! How dare you cheat me! I will kill you! The knife shone with cold light and stabbed Estre Berrocal hard in the back! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 208: What a dog’s mouth! Adn Rouco quickly took Estre Berrocal in his arms, firmly holding the sharp dagger that stabbed her in the back! The knife was gripped tightly in Adam Roucosrge hand, the sharp edge cutting into the mans palm, blood dripping from his clenched fingers, Berto Maeses eyes twitching as he pulled on the knife, but Adam Roucos grip was so strong that Berto Maese could not pull it out! Adn Rouco lifts his long leg and takes down Berto Maese with a kick. The knife falls to the ground and Berto Maese is subdued on the ground! Three minutester, Berto Maese is tied up in a chair. Adn Rouco telephones Santino Yepes and asks him to bring the police to take care of him. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocales out with a first aid kit and takes his injured hand, the wound is so deep that blood is still dripping, Estre Berrocals eyes water and she says eagerly: Let me bandage it so it stops bleeding, its very deep. Adam Roucos left hand was wounded and he raised his right hand to touch his cut neck, his brow furrowed, You are bleeding too, give me the antiseptic swab. Im fine Give me that. Estre Berrocal took out some antiseptic swabs and handed them to him, the man carefully cleaned the blood stain with them, when they touched the wound Estre Berrocals little face crumpled in pain, Dont do it, it hurts Adn Rouco reced the swab with another pair of swabs and carefully wiped away the blood while gently saying to her, Be good, be patient. He was the one who was hurt the most! Estre Berrocal looked at therge hand covered in blood, the blood was creepy, but she didnt frown, didnt it hurt? Estre Berrocal remembered the culprit and suddenly ran towards Berto Maese and kicked him hard, each kick hitting a key point and Berto Maese groaned in pain. You stinking woman! Dont you dare kick me. Estre Berrocal stomped on the back of his foot, Who are you calling a whore! You old pervert! The police wille looking for youter! Estre Berrocal stepped so hard that Berto Maese begged for mercy: Oh, queen, let me go! I have made a mistake. Estre Berrocal looked at the knife that had been thrown aside, the knife that had injured her and Adn Rouco, picked up the dagger and pped Berto Maeses face, How dare you hurt my man with a knife, shouldnt I also stab you a few times to vent my anger! Estre Berrocal waved the knife in front of his eyes, several times trying to cut his skin, making Berto Maese shudder with fear! No, no, no! Ahhhhhhhhhh I wouldnt dare! Dont stab me! Youre so horny! I should castrate you! Berto Maese blushed in horror! Queen! No, no, no! Estar Berrocal gave him a sh! He jabbed him hard in the. The hole in the middle of his crotch! Berto Maese pissed himself with fear, both eyes closed, no pain as expected, eyes slowly opened, little heart pounding Fortunately, he just stabbed into the chair! Adam Rouco was inexplicably moved by the sight of her agitated little face, but frowned anyway and said in a deep voice, Star,e here. Estre Berrocal picked up the knife and scared Berto Maese a couple more times before approaching the sofa, half-kneeling on the carpet, grabbing Adn Roucos hand and wrapping the gauze around it. Are you in a lot of pain? But the man literally threw the question back at him, Who did you just say your man is?. Estre Berrocals face suddenly flushed, how could he have the heart to make fun of her at a time like this? Adam Rouco looked down and fixed his gaze on the nape of his white cor, Hm? Adn Rouco She was about to say something with a hot face when the man suddenly opened his mouth and ordered her-. Look up. She unconsciously looked up, and the handsome face in front of her suddenly hooded and reached down to kiss her lips. Estre Berrocal froze for a moment, craning her neck, stunned by his kiss. After a few seconds, Estre Berrocal realized that there was a Berto Maese nearby and tried to reach out and push him. Santino Yepes, who hade with the police, walked through the door and saw this picture. Berto Maese was tied in a chair and Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were kissing . The boss could not help himself and kissed Miss Estre in front of Berto Maese. Santino Yepes clenched his fist, brought it to his lips and coughed loudly a few times, cough cough cough Estre Berrocal heard the movement, her ears pricked up and she shoved Adn Rouco violently. As soon as he looked back, he saw Santino Yepes, who had rushed in, and several policemen milling around, his little face gradually flushed Santino Yepes and the policemen, a bit embarrassed. That, boss, if theres nothing else, Ill let the police take Berto Maese first.. Adn Rouco, on the other hand, had no shame in being caught making out, and frankly, this man was so thick-skinned. Well, take care of it. Policemen handcuffed Berto Maese: Come with us! Comrade police! Listen to my exnation! I didnt hurt anyone! They hurt me! Youll have plenty of time to exin yourself when you get to the station! After the police took Berto Maese away, Santino Yepes drove and Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal ran to the hospital. On the way, Adn Rouco looked at the gauze wrapped around his left hand and felt a little disgusted: What an ugly wrapper. It serves to stop the bleeding, who cares if its ugly. Adam Rouco reached up and took her in his arms, his thin lips pressed against her forehead and said in a muffled voice, I scared you a moment ago. Estre Berrocal, her face buried in her trench coat, her small hands clutching his neck, said in a muffled voice: I was scared when Berto Maese put a knife to my neck, but when you appeared, I was no longer afraid, I knew you would save me. Do you trust me that much? But when you disregarded me, even knowing you were lying, I couldnt help but feel bad, Adam Rouco, you may not hide your emotions so well in the future, Ill take it seriously. In a situation like this, if I dont hide it well and Berto Maese finds out. I mean in front of meter! Estre Berrocal tilted her little face to stare into his deep dark eyes. Adn Roucos eyes burned as he gazed at the little woman in his arms and, after a long moment, his thin lips curled up, Estre, I like the way you pout. I wouldnt mind if you spoiled yourself more with me in the future. Estre Berrocal blushed a little up to her neck. Santino Yepes, who was driving in front, got a big mouthful of dog food in his throat. His hand trembled on the steering wheel and he thought he had lost his ears, Adn Rouco, who had always been aloof and arrogant, was talking about love. And so fleshy. Numbness Estre Berrocal looked at the mans handsome chin and couldnt resist stealing a kiss, a pping kiss, quick and light. Adn Rouco, however, clearly felt the soft touch of her lips. When he arrived at the hospital, it was a young woman who bandaged Adn Rouco. The young doctor blushed as soon as she met the handsome face of Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal stood still and felt very ufortable. Why does this man attract butterflies wherever he goes? The doctors fingers touched Adn Roucos long and beautiful hand, intentionally or not. When it was time to wrap him up, Estre Berrocal could not take it any longer and took Adn Roucos wounded hand and said to the doctor, Thank you, husband, we must go! Adn Rouco looked at the little woman next to him, bright-eyed, her watery eyes bent towards him with a smile. Under his eyes slipped a yful look without moving, The doctor hasnt finished dressing yet, whats the hurry?. The doctor said, Yes, this wound is so deep that if it is not treated well, it will hardly heal. Estre Berrocal breathed in and held her breath. Until the wound was treated and he was released from the hospital. Suddenly, Adn Rouco wrapped his arms around her slender waist and pulled her into his, pressing her head to his ear and asking, What did you just call me? Estre Berrocal giggled: What did you call me, I dont remember! Didnt you just call me something very loving and soft? Say it again.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 209: A decent trickster …… Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal had lunch at the highway service area, the food at the service area was not very good, Estre Berrocal saw that next to her they were selling a grilled chorizo and pae and the smell of that aroma whetted her appetite. As Estre Berrocal left the restaurant, she kept an eye on the sausages that were turning in the oven. Adn Rouco looked at her, Do you want to eat that?. Estre Berrocal nodded: I havent had kielbasa for a long time, I used to eat it when I was at school and now I feel like it. Estre Berrocal didnt force him to buy two, but Adn Rouco wouldnt eat them, and he didnt like messy roadside stands.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Adn Rouco asked how much they cost and the owner told him: Five dors a stick. When Adn Rouco took a hundred-dor bill out of his wallet and handed it to the owners wife, she frowned and asked, Do you have change? Or just pass the code to pay. Adn Rouco never pays with his cell phone because it is not safe to do so, and yes, Adn Rouco is a man with a fortune and a mine in his family, so paying with his cell phone is a risk. Estre Berrocal pulled out her phone and said, Ill do it. But Adn Rouco dropped a hundred and said to thedy: Buy twenty. The owners mouth twitched. Twenty sticks at once! Adn Rouco saw the bosss wife hesitate and frowned, What, you dont want to sell?. Yes, yes, yes, yes! Ill fill you up with twenty sticks right now!. Estre Berrocal almost burst outughing at the owners wife, who had probably never seen anyone buy sausages like that before! One or two sausages are fine, but if you buy twenty at once, youre sure to throw up! Three minutester, Adn Rouco was carrying a thin transparent stic bag with neen sausages and Estre Berrocal was eating one. Estre Berrocal was eating so well that Adn Roucos eyes sank a little as he looked at her agitated lips. Is it good? Estre Berrocal nodded as if it were nothing: Yes, you can prove it if you dont believe me. Adam Rouco couldnt really be interested in this, because the long, thick kielbasa looked too much like the mans dark eyes narrowed. After Estre Berrocal took a bite, Adn Rouco suddenly lowered his head and kissed her mouth, which was stained by the sausage. Estre Berrocal was stunned for a moment, and when she reacted, the man had already taken the food out of her mouth and, with an appetizing look,mented objectively, It does taste good. Estre Berrocal blushed, was she referring to the taste of kielbasa or something like that? She lowered her hot little face and kept biting into the skewer while muttering, Why did you buy so many, why did you eat mine? Adn Rouco looked at her without blushing and said, What does a big man look like, eating out with a sausage? Adn Rouco felt a little shiver at the thought of that image. Estre Berrocal did not react and asked, Why cant a man eat a kielbasa outside?. Did the kebab bother him? Adn Rouco looked at her and began in a calm voice: That women eat kielbasa is funny, that men eat it is a problem of sexual orientation. Estre Berrocal felt embarrassed, what the hell was she saying? she definitely did not understand, yes, she did not understand. She froze, saying nothing for quite a while, and without continuing to eat the sausage, the mans thin lips curved slightly in a yful curve, Why dont you eat? If you dont, it will get cold. Estre Berrocal looked at the half-lost sausage and suddenly lost her appetite. Adam Rouco did it on purpose! How could a man who was normally so decent say such a thing. I dont know if its because of Adn Rouco. I dont know if it was because Adn Roucos look was too hot and mocking, or because he had already thought wrong, but he felt that half of the chorizo he had in his hand was like a hot potato, and he wanted to throw it The man leaned over and spoke in a low, muffled voice in her ear, If you like it, you can eat it every night from now on Before he could finish the sentence, Estre Berrocals small hand covered his thin lips: Adn Rouco! You scoundrel. The man stared at her bloodshot face, withdrew her hand from the one covering his lips, then lifted the hand holding the sausage and brought it to his lips, his dark eyes burning as he looked at her, opening his mouth to take a bite of the half of the sausage she had left If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 210: It is up to Adam to decide if I am compatible with Adam. Estre Berrocal bought a lot of snacks at the small supermarket in the service area, I dont know if it was because she was pregnant, buttely she was craving them, she had eaten them before but had not been so addicted. The trip took four or five hours and Estre Berrocal ate, slept and woke up on the bus, doing only two things on the way: sleeping and snacking. When we arrived at La Ciudad Santa, it was already after three in the afternoon, almost four oclock. Estre Berrocal, who had slept so much in the car that by now she was in high spirits, had not seen Paulita for more than half a month and missed her little girl. Adam, lets go straight back to La Vi Rouco, I miss Paulita. Adn Rouco nodded and indicated to Santino Yepes: Drive to La Vi Rouco. When they arrived at La Vi Rouco and the ck Maybach pulled into the courtyard, Paulita, who was ying with Dante Roucos train in the living room, caught a glimpse of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, who had gotten out of the car and were heading toward the house. The little boy didnt even want the train and ran off with two eyes as big as light. Dad! Star! Estre Berrocals eyes were slightly warm, she had thought about Paulita every day for thest half month until she knelt down and hugged the little girl directly as Paulita ran to her. Paulita, Estre has missed you very much. Paulitas little arms wrapped around her neck and said in a milky voice, Estre, you can stop leaving me and daddy all the time, I miss you so much too. Estre Berrocals eyes turned red, she choked a little and said, Yes, I wont leave you anymore. I did not want to leave Adn Rouco and Paulita again. Adn Rouco looked at the little girl and the big couple embracing and his thin lips curved, If you leave home again, Paulita will call another woman mother. How could Adn Rouco feel so ufortable in such a tender moment? Paulita tilted her head to one side and asked Adn Rouco with curiosity: Dad, when you said you were going to bring your wife back, was it Estre? Estre Berrocal blushed, when had he told Paulita that he was bringing his wife home? The mans dark eyes were intent as he looked at the little girl with one hand in his pocket, Are you satisfied? I dont know if you were asking Paulita or Estre Berrocal Paulitas eyes narrowed yfully and her little mouth smiled revealing a row of tiny white teeth. Yes! The little girl took Estre Berrocal by the soft, white hand and headed for the vi, Estarita, Im going to take you to see grandpa! Tell Grandpa youre going to be my daddys wife!. Adn Rouco looked at the backs of the little one and the big one, heading for the house. He walked alone behind them, looking at the two little backs, feeling his heart fill and the smile on his forehead deepen a little. It was the weekend, so not only were Dante and Paulita at home, but Olivia Montes was also there. Roberto Rouco is sitting on the sofa, drinking his coffee and reading the newspaper, not half as excited about Estre Berrocals return, but his face is a bit more sullen. The old man folds the newspaper tightly, turns the page and continues reading without looking up. Paulita took Estre Berrocals hand and said with a pout, Grandfather, Estre hase back to be my mother. The old man growled, Maybe this Miss Star will regret it someday, Paulita, these kind of mothers are not to be trusted. Paulitas little white eyebrow furrowed as she innocently said, But Estre just said shell never leave Daddy and me again!. One eye behind the old mans presbyopic sses rolled down and nced toward Estre Berrocal, but he quickly returned his gaze to the newspaper. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva, bit her lip and said, I know I was a little willful before and didnt take good care of Paulita, but I wont be again. I hope you forgive me. The attitude was sincere, but Roberto Rouco did not convert to Estre Berrocal. Olivia Montes, who was seated on the other side of the table, could not have imagined that Estre Berrocal would meet Adn Rouco after having left twice. In Olivia Montes opinion, Estre Berrocals actions are capricious and Adn, who is not a very patient person with rtionships, keeps Estre Berrocaling back again and again.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. So, Adam is serious this time? In another time, Adam had had girlfriends, but they were short and not very close during the rtionship, and when they broke up, they broke up, and then they did not get back together, while with this Estre Berrocal, it was different, several times Olivia Montes thought that Adam had broken up with her, but each time they got back together At this thought, Olivia Montes face turned even colder and she pursed her lips, Estre, Im not saying youve gone too far, but youve gone too far. I dont think you and Adam are the right personalities at all Before Olivia Montes could finish her sentence, Estre Berrocal reproached her, Sister-inw, its up to Adam to decide if Adam and I are right for each other, you dont think its the right thing to do. As soon as Adn Rouco entered the room, he heard the little woman say that with a look of circumstance on her face, and he got into a better mood. It was rare that one knew how to defend oneself. Of course it was necessary for Estre to return to La Vi Rouco because, well, Estre is pregnant, my daughter. Olivia Montes stiffened violently, Estar Berrocal was pregnant! Roberto Rouco, who was reading with the newspaper, also froze and threw the paper in his hand on the sofa, Adn Rouco what did you say? Dad, Estre is pregnant, if you want to have grandchildren, be good to her, a bad pregnancy can have a big impact on the baby. Roberto Roucos face darkened, Adn Rouco, I am your father! Dont talk to me like that. Estre Berrocal quickly reached out her hand to tug on Adn Roucos sleeve, signaling him not to speak so harshly, but Adn Rouco had never been a good person since he was a child, the man had been a serious meanie since he was a child, and it was not umon for him to get angry with the old man. I brought Estre this time purely to see Paulita, and to let you know that Estre and I are getting married this time. Roberto Rouco was speechless for a moment, and took a while to digest it before saying, Good for you, Adn Rouco!. Adn Rouco was not in the mood and his voice was light when he said, I thought Dad knew all along that Ive been good at this since I was a kid. Roberto Rouco choked on his saliva and coughed a couple of times, Bad boy!. Olivia Montes frowned, Adam, you need to stop being mad at Dad. Dad, are you okay? Roberto Rouco leaned on his crutches and pointed to Estre Berrocals belly. You better pray she doesnt give birth to a bad child in her belly who is as mad at me as you are, or Ill cure him!. If she gives birth to an ungrateful bastard, Ill cure him first without Dads help. The old man grunted, Thats a little more humane. Roberto Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal, he wanted to warn her a few more words, but then he looked at her belly, forget it, Adn Rouco has made a girls belly, what else can he say, this daughter-inw, no matter how nasty she is, cant push her away. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 211: Doubting Him Olivia Montes questioned him a little, smiling slightly on her face: Adam, is it true that Estre is pregnant? Or was it, this time, another well-intentioned lie? After all you also lied to dad at first that you were registered on leave, so could it be an excuse again, this time? Roberto Roucos brow furrowed and he pointed at Estre Berrocal: If you lie to me again this time, not to say that he will not enter La Vi Rouco, you Adn Rouco are noting back! Adn Roucos face cooled slightly and he said quietly, Sister-inw, what do you mean by that, are you questioning my ability in that area? Roberto Rouco: Estre Berrocal: Olivia Montes delicate face turned red with embarrassment when Roberto Rouco reprimanded her: Adn Rouco! If you dont know how to talk, shut up!. Paulita, who was standing next to Estre Berrocals legs, looked up with her innocent face and asked curiously, Estre, what does daddy say he can do in that area? The suddenly silent adult room was a little embarrassed. Estre Berrocals ears turned red, she couldnt exin to Paulita in front of all those people that she was referring to her ability in bed!This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Even if it was just her and Paulita at the time, I couldnt exin to Paulita like this Adn Rouco calmly exined: The ability to make you a little brother and a little sister. Estre Berrocal choked and coughed loudly, and Paulita nodded her chin with special seriousness, Oh, then Papa, be serious with Estre and make me more little brothers! Adn Roucos thin lips curved intriguingly and his dark eyes looked deeply at Estre Berrocal. I am serious, you should advise your Estre to be more serious. Estre Berrocal wanted to stop talking to Adn Rouco and Paulita and to stop talking about This father and daughter, why are they both so brainy? Roberto Rouco stepped on the floor with his crutches: There are no rules! By now, when you get to La Vi Rouco, you have to have finished dinner before you can leave. Adn Rouco had been in S for two or three days, so he had left a lot of work unattended, and soon he was upstairs in his study, working on official business on hisputer. Adams father, who seemed toozy to look at her, also went to his study to write inrge letters. So the only two adults left in the room were Olivia Montes and Estre Berrocal, two women who were already at loggerheads and would inevitablye to blows. Estre Berrocal, if you have what it takes, stay in Mrs. Roucos position for the rest of your life, but I may be out of line, after all, you are not Mrs. Rouco even now. Sister-inw, Adam and I will have to get our license sooner orter, no need to rush, sister-inw. Olivia Montes growled coldly, her face stinking, Star Berrocal, you have the tact to know how to catch Adam with a child! Estre Berrocal brushed her lips in disbelief, Its not that I want to have a child, Ive been taking contraceptives. Ive been taking the pill, Adn Rouco did everything he could to get me pregnant, what could I do? If Adn Rouco had been here, he would not have been able to say these things, but with Olivia Montes he could say them without blushing. You! Olivia Montes managed to get pissed off: Dont think Adam loves you! Analena Lozada is back and you, faker, youll be disgusted soon!. Estre Berrocalughed lightly, Sister-inw, if Adan wants me or likes Analena Lozada, he is not going to be with Sister-inw, Sister-inw, how I fight with Analena Lozada is none of your business in this matter. The delicate makeup on Olivia Montes face was lost in anger. In the evening, after dinner, Estre Berrocal spent some time with Paulita. Star, is it true that I cant go back to you and Dad?. Estre Berrocal also wanted to take Paulita back to Las Vis at Repulse Bay, but Adn Rouco rubbed Paulitas little head and said, Good girl, Estre is pregnant and doesnt have the energy to take care of you. Paulita was a little disappointed: Oh, daddy, you and Estre have a new baby and you dont want Paulita anymore. Estre Berrocal was stunned and then she tensed up and grabbed Paulitas little hand and said, How can that be, Estre is the one who loves Paulita the most. Estre Berrocal then looked at Adn Rouco: Why dont you let Paulitae back with us, she is such a good girl and doesnt need me to take care of her. Id like to take her back, but the old man is already unhappy, and if we take Paulita, hell be even more so. So Estre Berrocal stroked Paulitas soft hair and said, Paulita, Grandpa is angry, so stay home with him. Paulita pouted, but understood: Okay, Ill go get Estre and Papa when Grandpa is no longer angry!. It was ten oclock at night when Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal returned to Las Vis of Repulse Bay. Estre Berrocal had taken a shower and was lying in bed thinking about things. Only when Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom and saw that her hair was still intact did he approach her and ask her toe to him, Come here. Estre Berrocal was half dragged, half carried into his arms, and the man took the dry towel in his hand and wiped her long, wet hair. Lifting the long ck hair to reveal a piece of snowy neck that stimted the mans eyes, Adam Rouco lowered his head and kissed the back of his neck. What do you have in mind? Is it true that you and Analena Lozada, werent you and Analena Lozada boyfriend and girlfriend before?. Estre Berrocal asked seriously as she stared at him. Adn Rouco frowned: You dont believe me? I dont have to lie to you. Its not that I dont believe you, but if you and Analena Lozada have never been in love, why is it that when Analena Lozadaes to me she says shes more than friends with you?. It would make sense to say that Analena Lozada likes Adn Rouco, but Adn Rouco shakes his head and denies it with certainty: Analena Lozada doesnt like me and I dont like Analena Lozada, the one Analena Lozada loves is Jonathan Tasis. Then why does Analena Lozada insinuate me? And, if the person she loves is Jonathan Tasis, why is the first person she looks for, when she is alive, not Jonathan Tasis, but me? Adn Rouco, with his dark eyes reflecting, also found the matter suspicious, and it even seemed to him that this present Analena Lozada was an impostor. This Analena Lozada, now yes, she is not well, dont see her alone again. Estre Berrocal nodded and couldnt help but wonder again, Now that Analena Lozada is alive, will the hatred Jonathan Tasis has in his heart for you be put aside? Not necessarily. After all, Analena Lozada had been dead for ten years and now she suddenly appeared before them as if she were a fraud. It was because of him that Analena Lozada had died in the first ce, perhaps to get back at him with Jonathan Tasis, but Adn Rouco wasnt thinking about that kind of nonsense right now. Estre Berrocal sighed and wrapped her arms around the mans thin, stout waist. Im afraid Jonathan Tasis will be dealing with you. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 212: Soft is real, one look and you want to sleep. The most important thing for you to do now is to get well and take care of your baby, for everything else, dont worry. Adn Rouco dried her hair and lowered his head to kiss her forehead. Estre Berrocal brushed her lips and said, Then Ill have to stay home from tomorrow and not go anywhere? The way things were going, Adn Rouco was probably not going to allow him to go out to work. Do you want to go back to work at Yahua Film and Television Company?. Her eyes deepened and Estre Berrocal frowned and said, No, its impossible for me to go back to work for Jonathan Tasis, but I cant stay at home from now on, Id die of boredom. Besides, if he did not work now, would he have no ie and be totally dependent on Adn Rouco? She was afraid that one day Adn Rouco would get bored, and what would she do then? Isnt it said in books that even if two people love each other, if the difference between them is too great, they will end up separating because they have nothing to say to each other?Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Adn Rouco was so good and had such a good career, while she, a dejected girl, had no career and no family. Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips and asked, Would you like to work by my side? Its better to forget it. Adn Rouco sped her in his arms, hisrge hands caressing her slender back, and sighed, Then stay home nursing your baby, and when you have it and your body recovers, then I wont stop you from working wherever you want. Adam, those good friends you have around you, do they all have good girlfriends?. At her question, Adn Rouco frowned slightly: Why are you asking all of a sudden?. Estre Berrocal chuckled and said, I dont think I have low self-esteem, La Empresa Berrocal is bankrupt, I have no money, I have no one at home to take care of me, I have no job and no career, I feel . . you dont think Im good enough for you. Even if she did not like Olivia Montes, she had to admit that she was more daughter-inw of Vi Rouco than she was. She hung her little face, a little dejected, as Adam Roucos dark eyes looked deep into her. Dont I need a girlfriend who is good at her job or who is good at her career, or do you think Im not good enough and need to find a girlfriend who is very capable to help me with my career? I definitely didnt mean that. She knew that a man in Adn Roucos position did not need to expand his professional footprint with any kind of business association. Is that It seems that I dont know you at all, Olivia Montes knows all your tastes and preferences, Julieta Sarinana knows what goes through your head, but me, I know neither your preferences nor what goes through your head, and if we go on like this, Im afraid that someday you will get tired of me. I was uneasy because Adn Rouco was too good, so much so that I admired him. And it was normal for her, with nothing to fall back on, to have that mentality, wasnt it? Adam Roucoughed lightly, There will be time to get to know meter, but the truth is I dont need to find a woman who moves as fast as my brain to spend the rest of my life with, that would be too boring. Estre Berrocal bristled, Ah, you mean my brain is slow and Im stupid?. A little bit. But Adn Rouco had to admit that he liked the way the woman reacted slowly and without enthusiasm. Perhaps it was because of theplex environment in which he had grown up, because of the perfection and cunning of the women he had surrounded himself with as an adult and after setting up his own business, or perhaps because he was too tired to be around them and too needy to pretend to be himself, so he felt at ease with a small woman like Estre Berrocal, who had no ambition, and could loosen his nerves and live his own life. Men have a natural drive and desire to protect the weak. Strong women at work are not really to their liking. Estre Berrocal is curious: Youve been around so many beautiful girls, have you never felt attracted to them?. To be honest, Adn Rouco is not really a puritan, its just that after thirty-two years of life, all women, except Estre Berrocal, seem to be a bit homogenized in his eyes. Its not that Estre Berrocal is special, but that the professionally dressed and made-up women are so elegant and sharp in their negotiations that Adn Rouco finds it difficult to protect them. She has tried to ept female partners in the business world, but perhaps the context in which she finds herself is so important that she finds it difficult to transfer her identity to such strong women as partners, rivals, colleagues. Of course, its not that the old man didnt introduce him to some famous women, but those who were more capable than Estre Berrocal were not that interesting, and those who were more interesting than Estre Berrocal, Adn Rouco found too pretentious. Its not unpleasant. After all, Adn Rouco is a man with a sense of time, and every minute he has is worth a lot of money. Im surrounded by strong women, and when I marry a strong woman, I fight with her from the office to the house and I cant stop, Estre, I want to rx too, its quite tiring to spend the rest of my life with a mirror in my face. Estre Berrocal thought he was right, Before I got together with you, I thought you must like a beautiful, capable and very capable woman, after all, you are so good that such a woman would be worthy of you. Estre Berrocals thoughts were normal, because a normal person would probably think that his spouse, who muste from a prestigious family, would be able to watch the financial actions at home with him andpete with him in the business world, but, frankly, Adn Rouco did not want to be with a woman who could always count on him. Estre Berrocal matches fingers and hesitantly asks, So, you notice me because Im a softie with little power? The mans dark eyes narrowed and a look of urgency shed under them, Soft is right, one look and you want to sleep with her. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, so this was adrenaline-induced? He should not expect to hear anypliments from Adn Rouco. But do I really have no other good points? thought Estre Berrocal with a frown, she was not so useless. The only thing you have going for you is the fact that you can be seen by me, and thats enough. That was obviously a bit arrogant, but she was still damn sweet on the inside She lifted her face and looked straight at him, Can I understand that you never had your eye on a girl before until I came along and suddenly you had your heart set on her? Adam Rouco stared at her for a long moment and finally, curling his long fingers, tapped her forehead. Its nighttime. Did he mean that it was time for her to wake up from her reverie? Estre Berrocal hummed softly and pulled the covers over her head. The night is just right for dreaming!. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 213: From body to heart! Adn Rouco looked at the little woman who had covered herself with the nket and, with a slight smile in his eyes, reached out to take the nket from her. Dont smother the baby. Estre Berrocal pulled back the nkets, her watery eyes looked at him and she growled, The only thing you care about now is the baby, Im going to bed, dont disturb my sleep. He turned around, his back to her. Adn Rouco wrinkled his nose slightly and leaned close to her ear, asking in a low voice, Dont you want to get to know me better? Estre Berrocal looked back at him, How?. He thought, Its one of those things that can only be known in bits and piecester on. But the man, already lowered his head and kissed her, There is no quicker way to get to know me from body to heart, would you like to try it? Estre Berrocals little face blushed at the kiss, Adn Rouco rogue! Who wants to get to know you better this way! The man looked at her face, which was somewhat flushed with excitement, Really? But I see, you seem to like it this way?. Estre Berrocal wanted to tape the mans mouth shut. Now I saw that Adn Rouco was the kind of man who on the outside was distant and forbidding, but in private he was a puritan. He was a puritan on the outside, but in private he was a man of great moral integrity! But for Adam Rouco, a man who had been a vegetarian for ten months after eating meat could be a torment. I had not experienced it before, but now that I had, it was hard to be a monk for another ten months. Star, you seem to like to go back inside. Estre Berrocals scalp tingled as her hand was taken by Adn Rouco and ced against his thin lips in a kiss, her movements clearly not sexual but extremely sensual. Her movements were clearly not sexual, but they were extremely sensual and provocative. I really need to go to bed It was a particrly heartfelt thing to say. How was I going to sleep now that I was so excited for him! Adam Rouco took her small hand and pushed it underneath her, his eyes deep and dark and sparkling, Be a good girl and help me finish before you go to sleep. An hourter, Estre Berrocals hands were sore to the point of weakness. Adn Rouco was too long. She was curious to know if he did it a lot with his ex-girlfriends, and wanted to ask, but she was too tired and fell asleep groggily in his arms. The next morning, not long after Adn Rouco left for the office, Estre Berrocal had just gotten up after breakfast when she suddenly felt a pang in her belly that prevented her from standing up straight. She touched her belly unconsciously and her face paled for a moment as she realized that something might be wrong with the baby. He picked up his cell phone and called Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco, who received the call, was in a meeting. When he saw that it was Estre Berrocal calling, he frowned, but quickly answered. Adam my stomach hurts all of a sudden Adam Roucos eyes fluttered and he immediately said to Santino Yepes, who was standing next to him, Call an ambnce to Las Vis of Repulse Bay. Santino Yepes had a bad feeling and rushed to call an ambnce. Adn Rouco did not even have time to finish the meeting, so he left the meeting room with a look on his face, holding his cell phone. The senior managers were perplexed. Mr. Santino, what the hell is going on?. Yes, why is President Rouco so nervous?. Santino Yepes exined, The boss has some personal business to attend to, so the meeting will be held here for today. With that, Santino Yepes turned and left the conference room, following Adn Rouco all the way. Adn Rouco held his cell phone and said to Estre Berrocal on the other end of the line: Ive called an ambnce, Ill be right back, dont hang up. Estre Berrocal leans over the table with the phone in her hand, talking to Adn Rouco, her voice a little weak: Adn, Im a little scared. Dont get carried away, everything will be fine. When they got to the car, Santino Yepes was driving and Adn Rouco was still talking to Estre Berrocal on the phone. Only when the sound of an ambnce was heard over the phone did Adn Roucos tense nerves rx a little. Adam, Im hanging up now, the ambnce is here. Well, Ill be at the hospital in a moment, dont be afraid. Estre Berrocal was taken to the hospital just in time to be attended by Esteban Zaragosa, who grabbed a doctor he had on hand and asked him. Whats wrong with the girl?. She says she has stomach pains and is more than a month pregnant. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed and the doctor asked curiously, Doctor Esteban, do you know her?. Esteban Zaragosa gave a slight hmmm, The wife of a good friend, arrange for Dr. Narcisa toe and check her out, Ill be right there too. The doctor was perplexed, it seemed that Estre Berrocal was a close friend of Dr. Esteban and said: Yes, Ill bring Dr. Narcisa right away!This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. Esteban Zaragosa had his hands in the pockets of his white coat and was turning around to return to his office when a sweet female voice sounded behind him. Tutor! Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes darkened and he looked back to see the slightly petite girl in the white medical gown running toward him. Tutor, I have finished checking all the rooms you asked me to check, can I take half a day off from you?. Esteban Zaragosa had a cold, sluggish face: Taking time off for what?. The girl in front of me smiled shyly: What today is my boyfriends birthday and I want to go spend the afternoon with him. Dulcina Calvo, seeing the cold-faced Buddha in front of her, had no intention of letting it go, so she spoke up again urgently, Oh, tutor, Ive done everything youve asked me to do today, Ill take half a day off today, can I make it up tomorrow? Esteban Zaragosas brow sank, his thin lips pursed, and he turned and said coldly, Come with me to the emergency room! Dulcina Calvo scratched her hair in anguish, it was bad luck to have such a strict tutor for her internship. The man in front of her had long legs and big strides, Dulcina Calvo trotted to keep up with him, smiling dryly, Mentor, Ill just take a little half day, is that okay with you? Dulcina Calvo, your internship report is still in my hands, it is up to me to decide what to write in the final statement. Dulcina Calvo ttened her mouth and grumbled: Its just a leave of absence, why are you so calcting? Damn Esteban Zaragosa, how did he get a schrship with this cold-faced devil! Estre Berrocal is lying in the emergency room, her face slightly white. After Dr. Narcisa ran a series of tests, Esteban Zaragosa came in with Dulcina Calvo. When Dulcina Calvo saw Estre Berrocal lying on the bed, she stared and then her eyes lit up, Estre?. Estre Berrocal turned at the sound of the voice, a little surprised to see her high school friend Dulcina Calvo here, Dulcina, what are you doing here! Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed: Do you know each other?. Dulcina Calvo cheerfully introduced herself to Esteban Zaragosa, Mentor, this is my high school ssmate Estre Berrocal. At that moment, Adn Rouco arrives, striding from outside the room, with his always silent and handsome face a little worried, Estre. Adn Rouco strides between the medical staff to Estre Berrocal and asks her with a frown, How is she doing, is she still in pain? Estre Berrocal shook her head: Its fine now, it doesnt hurt as much as before. Adn Rouco rubbed his hair and asked the doctor, What is the condition of my wife?. On the other side, Dulcina Calvos mouth turns into an O C he hasnt seen her in years and now her high school friend is a woman! Esteban Zaragosa gave her a sullen, dark look and Dulcina Calvo kept her mouth shut Dr. Narcisa: There is nothing serious, but Miss Estres progesterone is a little low, which is causing the abdominal pain, but the progesterone level is still normal, but she will need toe back regrly to check it, and if it drops further and reaches a certain level, she will need a contraceptive injection. Hearing about the contraceptive injection, Adn Roucos dark eyes narrowed slightly. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 214: Growing Concern Estre Berrocal was a little concerned: Doctor, will the baby be affected? Based on your current condition, it shouldnt be a problem. However, with low progesterone, the baby is at risk for preempsia, so its important to be careful about everything, and especially be careful not to have sex. Estre Berrocal blushed a little, such a serious topic, suddenly talking about intercourse, this room, and so many people standing When Dr. Narcisa left, Dulcina Calvo ran to Estre Berrocals bedside and asked, Estre, youre too fast! Not only are you married, but youre a mother-to-be! Are you going to be the first in our ss to be a mother? Estre Berrocal blushed at thement and awkwardly changed the subject, By the way, what are you doing here?. Im on an internship at this hospital, but its quite a coincidence to find you here!. Esteban Zaragosa reached over, patted Adn Rouco on the shoulder and said, I just looked at the report and it is verymon to have low progesterone, so dont worry too much. Dulcina Calvo froze: Mentor, do you also know Estres husband?. Adn Rouco looked at Dulcina Calvo, And this is? My protg. My high school ssmate. Esteban Zaragosa and Estre Berrocal spoke at the same time, Dulcina Calvo curved her big eyes and smiled, extending her small hand toward Adn Rouco, I was Estres high school ssmate and Dr. Estebans protg. Adn Rouco looked at the hand, not intending to shake it, Esteban Zaragosa raised hisrge motionless hand and took Dulcina Calvos small one in a possessive grip, Come on, let your partner rest. Dulcina Calvo frowned, Tutor, I havent asked Estre for WhatsApp yet!. But Esteban Zaragosa had already half-gasped her out of the room. For a long time, the room was silent. Estre Berrocal looked at the backs of Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo as they left, a bit stunned. Looking at what? Estre Berrocal smiled, I dont know why, but I always thought your good friend, Esteban Zaragosa, had a thing for my ssmate. Just now, Esteban Zaragosa was intensely possessive as he grabbed Dulcinas little hand. Adn Rouco raised his hand and tapped him on the forehead: No more stomach ache? All free to worry about others?.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Estre Berrocal grabbed his big hand, reached into his arms and said, Adam, is the baby going to be okay? No, didnt the doctor say so? With regr checkups it wont be anything serious. Well, that scared me to death. Adn Rouco took a deep breath; not only had he scared her, but he had received her call during a meeting and his heart had leapt into his throat. I have never been so nervous and worried, or even scared. Adam Roucos arms around her tightened slightly, his handsome chin resting on the top of her head as he said softly, Ill be with you in the hospital today, dont be afraid. Didnt the doctor say it was okay? Youd better get back to work. Adn Rouco was busy at work, she had always known. I dont feel like working now that youre lying here and Im back in the group. He said it lightly and Estre Berrocal smiled warmly against his arms, lifted her little face to his and said, Adn Rouco, howe I just realized that now you care more and more about me? Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips and said nothing. Estre Berrocal asked, leaning closer to him, Honestly, am I now bing more and more of an influence on you? She recalled that when she had asked the doctor before, he had asked how is my wife, my wife. Adn Rouco looked at her and hummed softly, his voice as cold as ever: Comcent?. Estre Berrocal smiled slightly and wrapped both arms around his neck, A little. Adn Roucos phone rings, it is a WhatsApp message from Esteban Zaragosa. Estre Berrocal looks down to see that Esteban Zaragosa has sent a WhatsApp number for your wife, followed by a message asking for Dulcina Calvo. Adn Rouco raises an eyebrow and looks at the small woman in his arms: Do you want to give it?. Sure, I was close with Dulcina in high school, but then she went off to college and I lost touch with a lot of my ssmates because of a sudden change in my family. I dont have any friends, but I met Dulcina today, so Ill be in touch and Ill have someone to go shopping with. Adn Rouco would like her to make more friends, especially Dulcina Calvo, who seems like a simple and heartless girl. Adn Rouco believed in Esteban Zaragosa and sent Estre Berrocals WhatsApp to Esteban Zaragosa. It wasnt long before Estre Berrocals WhatsApp also rang and Dulcina Calvo came to add her as a friend. Estre Berrocal stopped by and then spoke with Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo: Tell me honestly, where did you find such a handsome husband! Youve been hiding all these years since high school to go find a husband and have children! Estre Berrocal blushed, she was a bit young to be pregnant at her age, although it was normal, but she had to tell Dulcina Calvo that she actually had a three-year-old daughter! For fear that Dulcina Calvo fainted of fright, Estre Berrocal decided to keep the secret. What a handsome husband she has found for herself . Dulcina Calvo congratted Adn Rouco on his handsomeness and Estre Berrocal was undoubtedly pleased C who doesnt have that little bit of vanity thates with being a woman? Hmph, someday well have a dinner date and Ill be sure to torture you to death!. Yes, lets have dinner another day, dont miss your appointment. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo were inseparable since they were at the same table in high school, they ate together and went home together, a revolutionary friendship that could not bepared to any other. Dulcina Calvo sent a sad emoji: Hi. Im still on a dinner date, now Im interning with this cold-faced demon, I have no time for me, even though Im interning during the day, sometimes I get called to work with him in the middle of the night! This is inhuman! I wanted to take the afternoon off to celebrate Lzaro Morejns birthday, but Demonio wouldnt let me. The Lzaro Morejn that Dulcina Calvo was referring to was known to Estre Berrocal and was also her high school ssmate, only Lzaro Morejn and Dulcina Calvo had no rtionship in high school, maybe they got in touchter and talked about it, Estre Berrocal thought she would ask more about it the next time they saw each other, when Dulcina Calvo sent her another one. Estre, is your husband a close friend of the demon Esteban, could you ask your husband to ask me a favor? Today is Lazaro Morejons birthday, but the demon Esteban is holding me back, how can I go to Lazaro Morejons birthday? Estre Berrocals mind wandered and just as she looked up at Adn Rouco, the man snorted and snatched the phone from her hand, Im here with you, are you here with the phone? Estre Berrocal pressed herself against him, her small hand caressing the cor of his shirt, and said, Dulcina and I were close friends when we were in school, and we hadnt seen each other in years, so we had a few words. Esteban seems to be refusing, can you talk to Dr. Esteban and give Dulcina half a day off?. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 215: Mr.Adam is a man who is afraid of his wife Adn Rouco looked at her, I thought you said you thought Esteban Zaragosa was interested in your partner, so do you think Esteban Zaragosa would give your partner the day off to go spend her birthday with her boyfriend? Estre Berrocal was stunned: I didnt think that Dr. Esteban, who was all business, would fake it for personal gain, did you?. Adam Rouco frowned slightly, inexplicably ufortable to hear herment about another man. Did you just tell your partner she was a foundling? Estre Berrocal blushed: How could you spy on my conversation with Dulcina? Were you chatting so happily under my nose that I couldnt look at it? This man, looking at his chats and saying it as a matter of course! Estre Berrocal rubbed her little face in her arms, Dulcina and I havent seen each other for years, its rare that Dulcina asks me for help, will you help me? Adam Rouco was taken by her pout, but Adam Rouco was a capitalist, sucking blood and making profit was in his bones, and with dark eyes he looked at the little woman in his arms. I can help you, but Ill charge some interest. Interest? Estre Berrocal bit her lips, Hmph, mean. Adn Rouco leaned over to her and whispered in her ear, Estre Berrocals face flushed: But the doctor just said no sexual rtions! When the baby is born, Ill be interested. The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, this man was nning long-term Adn Rouco took out his phone and handed it to him right away: Tell Esteban Zaragosa yourself on my WhatsApp. Estre Berrocal picked it up with a smile, the phone had a lock on it, Whats the password to your phone? The one for my birthday. Estre Berrocal, embarrassed, I dont know your birthday!. The mans face darkened and his tone hardened, December 25, remember that. Estre Berrocals eyes lit up, Adam, it turns out that your birthday is Christmas! This year we can celebrate your birthday and Christmas at the same time. Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips: Yes. curmudgeon! There really was a generation gap between older men and girls in their twenties like her. Estre Berrocal entered her password, looked up Esteban Zaragosa and clicked the dialog box, thinking about how to phrase it, both to sound like Adn Rouco and to get Esteban Zaragosa to agree to say goodbye to Dulcina. After thinking about it, Estre Berrocal didnt know what to say: Adn, what tone of voice do you usually use with Dr. Esteban? Is it too strange that I suddenly pretend to be you and ask him to give Dulcina the day off? What do you know, Dulcina Calvo just reached out to me to say hello and Esteban Zaragosa wasnt even going to let me shake Dulcina Calvos hand, he might not think I have anything with Dulcina Calvo if I go and mess with him and Dulcina Calvo now. Estre Berrocal looked at him and said, with some bad taste: You seem to regret not having shaken Dulcinas hand. Even if Esteban Zaragosa had not prevented it, he was not going to shake hands with Dulcina Calvo. Adn Rouco exined himself so seriously, and Estre Berrocal was a little sweet, she liked how Adn Rouco cleaned up for her. Thinking about what he had said, he didnt like strong women, so wouldnt something like Dulcina be to his liking? Adam, what do you think. Dulcina? As astute as Adn Rouco was, how could he not understand what she meant by that. Her stomach ached and he was in a hurry, how could he have time to see what Dulcina Calvo looked like, she hadnt taken her eyes off him since he had entered the room. I dont know about Dulcina Calvo, but this Esteban Zaragosa cant have a bad eye. He said it in a particrly official way, and Estre Berrocal was only curious, not wanting anything more. What, am I a buscona in your eyes?. Estre Berrocalughed dryly, No, I was just asking. Estre Berrocal thought about what to say to Esteban Zaragosa and handed the phone back to Adn Rouco. I dont know how to plead with Dulcina. Adn Rouco lowered his gaze and kissed her forehead, seeing that she was still a little pale, he slipped his long fingers under the sheets, Rest, what do you want to eat, Im going to buy it. Im craving a small ravioli, but I dont know if there are any around here. There should be. Adn Rouco was about to get up and go get them when Estre Berrocal pulled him back, Dont go out, now you can order takeout directly from your cell phone! Adn Rouco lives like a primitive, never orders take-out food? Bute to think of it, as picky as his pte is, Im afraid hes not used to takeout! Adn Rouco rubbed his head indulgently and said, Im going to smoke a cigarette. Estre Berrocal didnt think much about it and nodded: Go on then, dont smoke too much, its not good for your health. Adn Rouco responded with indifference, picked up his cell phone and left the room. Once outside the room, Adn Rouco sent a WhatsApp message to Esteban Zaragosa. Give Dulcina Calvo half a day off, otherwise my wife will be in bed unable to nurse her baby and Ill owe you one. Esteban Zaragosas eyes twitched at the corners when he received this WhatsApp. Dulcina Calvo was sitting a short distance away, working on her practice report, distracted, her little white hands gripping the pen and twirling it, but she couldnt see a few words. Esteban Zaragosa approached her and saw that the white paper was filled with demon Esteban el cabrn. The mans dark eyes narrowed, Insulting me? Dulcina Calvo suddenly heard the cold male voice and her slender body trembled with fear as she turned the white papers over and hid them, smiling dryly, Tutor, how dare I curse you! I was praising you, you are strict with your students because you take their attitude seriously, if you can pass in your hands, there will be less medical idents in the future! I thank you for the severity you have shown me and Before Dulcina Calvo could finish her effusive praise for him, Esteban Zaragosa interrupted with a ck face: Afternoon off, granted, but tonight I have night duty and will be back at the hospital at seven. Dulcina Calvo was excited because Esteban Zaragosa had given her permission, but seven oclock was too early to be back! Tutor, can it be eight oclock?. Esteban Zaragosa had his hands in his pockets and his face was somber: Six oclock. Frightened, Dulcina Calvo did not dare to bargain: Then its still seven oclock!. Adn Rouco was smoking a cigarette in the back garden of the hospital when, about to burn himself out, he saw Esteban Zaragosa standing a short distance away, also smoking. He narrowed his dark eyes, flicked the half-burned ash from his cigarette with his long fingers and approached Esteban Zaragosa: Smoking alone here, has Dulcina Calvo left?. She couldnt stay here, shed better go spend her birthday with that little boyfriend of hers. Adn Roucos thin lips curved, Do you really like Dulcina Calvo?.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. No? Adn Rouco snorted: No no, I just find it a bit incredible that the iron tree flourishes. Adn Rouco finishes his cigarette, drops it at his feet and crushes it, Esteban Zaragosa offers him another cigarette, which Adn Rouco refuses with a slight smile, The one at home is very controlled and doesnt allow much smoking. Esteban Zaragosa gives him a contemptuous look and snorts: very! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 216:Is Esteban Zaragosa better looking than me? Adn Rouco withdrew his joke and said with a straight face, Once upon a time, that second personality appeared. Esteban Zaragosa clenched his cigarette, his brow slightly furrowed, What happened?. Adn Rouco shook his head, Im not sure. Does Estre Berrocal know?. No, but that day he spent the night with my second personality and nothing happened. Esteban Zaragosa took a puff on his cigarette and exhaled slowly, It does not matter that the second personality appears, but I am afraid, that this second personality will one day be your master personality, you have to find the cause and pluck it, take a new test another time, this is something, I do not rmend you to hide from Estre Berrocal. Adn Rouco said in a light voice: I will find the time to tell you, but not now. Estre Berrocal was pregnant and if he found out about her condition, he would worry and interfere with her pregnancy. When Adn Rouco returned to the room after smoking, the take-out food Estre Berrocal had ordered had already arrived and she was sitting on the hospital bed, leaning the small board on the bed, ready to eat, when she saw Adn Rouco return with his long legs and arched eyebrows: Youre back, I ordered two, lets eat together. He had ordered a pae, which smelled so good that it didnt take him long to open it so that the whole room was filled with the aroma. Adn Rouco approached and sat down in front of her, Estre Berrocal approached and breathed in the smell of smoke that he gave off, not too heavy, very light and not unpleasant. She didnt dislike the smell of smoke he had, but she also didnt like that Adn Rouco smoked too much, when Crepsculo Keng was still there, he used to smoke a lot because he was bitter about his job, the ashtray was full and the whole studio was filled with thick white smoke, Crepsculo Keng had a very strong cough because he smoked too much, so Estre Berrocal didnt want Adn Rouco to smoke too much and deplete his health. Come on, eat, this is delicious, havent you tasted it before?. Estre Berrocal opened a disposable spoon and handed it to him. Adn Roucos eyes have been fixed on her since she entered the room, his gaze is ardent and deep, and Estre Berrocal, seeing that he doesnt take it, unconsciously looks up and meets his gaze. Small face, slightly heated. Why are you looking at me like that, is there something on my face? Having said this, raising his hand to touch the corner of her mouth and her face, Adn Rouco raised his hand and suddenly took her small hand in his, lowered his gaze and kissed the corner of her lips. He had been smoking and when he kissed her, she tasted a hint of light smoke, a sudden kiss that confused her a little. Why, why are you kissing me so suddenly?. Adam Rouco looked at her intently, his thin lips slowly parted, Would you be afraid if one day you found out that it wasnt me? Adn Rouco was self-confident, strong, even conceited, even when, in the past, he had had one or two girlfriends who had run away from him in fear after learning that he suffered from personality disorder, he had continued to disdain them, perhaps because he felt nothing for those supposed exes, and he had stayed with them simply to escape his familys blind date, but with Estre Berrocal he was on tenterhooks, not knowing how to approach her with the secret he was trying so hard to hide, not to mention what Estre Berrocals reaction would be when she found out about his condition. I looked forward to her reaction when she found out, but I also dreaded it. Adn Rouco was conceited, but he never imagined that one day his heart would weaken in front of another person. Estre Berrocals watery eyes stared at him for a long moment before she suddenly burst outughing, Adam, do you want to hear me talk about love?. Why else would I ask such an unorthodox question? He really hadnt realized that such a mature, introverted man would ask such a childish question. The corners of Adn Roucos eyes twitched slightly as he took her in his arms, his thin lips against her ear, his voice low as he asked, So, are you going to say it? Was he asking her for words of love? Estre Berrocal looked at his somewhat serious face and fell into his armsughing, Even if you turned into a monster, I wouldnt be afraid of you, much less leave you. Adn Roucos somber face improved at her dangling words, and Estre Berrocal reached out and poked him in the corner of the lips,menting objectively, But Adn, youre a little scary when you get angry with people, especially when you pucker your lips, keep a stern face and dont say a word, in the future, could you smile more at me and Paulita with a smile more often? Adn Roucos thin lips curved: Like this?. Suddenly he smiled in a very serious and stereotypical way and Estre Berrocal shuddered. Better not, you should do what you have to do, it always seems to me that there is something conspiratorial when you smile all of a sudden. The corner of Adn Roucos mouth twitched. Estre Berrocal was eating the fragrant pae and was about to pass a spoonful to her mouth when the man suddenly grabbed her wrist and passed the spoonful to his own mouth, opened his thin lips and ate the spoonful while she watched. Why are you eating my rice when you have your own?. Adam Rouco scooped a spoonful of rice from his own bowl and passed it to her lips, Hm? Feeding each other? Estre Berrocals heart was sweetened and she took the spoonful of rice. Once Estre Berrocal had eaten her pae, she grabbed her phone to check her messages and discovered that Dulcina Calvo had sent her a WhatsApp C Star, thank you very much! The devil Esteban has given me the day off! Here I am, on my way to the hotel!. Estre Berrocal froze and looked at the man who was minding his business to the side; Santino Yepes had sent him hisptop in the morning, so now the man was focused on theputer screen, and his phone, resting in his hand. He wanted to see if Adn Rouco had said anything to Esteban Zaragosa. Surreptitiously, she takes her phone, enters her birthday code, enters WhatsApp and sees her dialogue with Esteban Zaragosa. Give Dulcina Calvo half a day off or Ill owe you one for my wife lying in bed unable to breastfeed her baby in peace. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat and scarlet shed across her face. He had called her wife in front of his best friend, and he had done it so well that Estre Berrocals vanity had been very satisfied. He exits the interface, closes his phone and secretly puts it away again, but his hand suddenly encounters arge, bony one. She freezes and turns her head to see the handsome face of Adn Rouco approaching. Star, what are you looking at with my phone?. . The mans thin lips curved into a mocking smile, his eyes were yful, Estre Berrocal felt embarrassed by the look. You have spoken to Esteban Zaragosa as a favor, you owe Esteban Zaragosa a favor, then I owe you one too. Adn Rouco responded with indifference: And? Estre Berrocal blushed slightly and wrapped her arms around his neck, her soft lips, pressed close to his ear, So There was a pause in her words and Adn Roucos brow furrowed slightly, waiting for her to say something else, when Estre Berrocal took advantage of the mans inattention and her lips suddenly kissed his cheek, but Adn Rouco turned his head so that what should have been a kiss on the cheek, was a solid mismatch and four lips met. Estre Berrocals face turned red. After the kiss, Adn Rouco, with a slightly frowning and yful frown, said with disgust: It smells like Pae. Estre Berrocal: Estre Berrocal had to stay in the hospital all day today for observation, so in the afternoon, Estre Berrocal was lying in her bed, bored, watching Adn Rouco work on his y and finding her man incredibly attractive. As he watched, he became sleepy and Adn Rouco raised his hand and touched his forehead, without taking his eyes off theputer, and said softly: Sleepy, asleep. Estre Berrocal fell asleep with a stunned response. When he woke up, he received a dozen voicemails from Dulcina Calvo on his phone. When she opened them, Dulcina Calvo was crying and sobbing. After listening to several of them, Estre Berrocal summarized the message, which was that Dulcina Calvo had fallen out of love. How could Lazaro Morejon do this to me, who is going to get engaged to a rich girl and says he never wants to see me again!. Scum! Im not going to see him again. No way! Wouldnt it be cheaper for me to break up with him in such a big way! woo woo woo woo woo woo Star Im so sad Estre Berrocals voice was reproduced on the public one, and as Dulcina Calvo was speaking loudly, Adn Rouco, who was working on the side, heard it all. Adn Rouco closed hisputer and Estre Berrocal thought it was bothering him: Is your work bothering you? Adn Rouco left theptop on his desk, picked up the phone and said without changing his face, As a good friend, I must give the good news to Esteban Zaragosa. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched. How could Adn Rouco be so impudent at times? Dulcina fell out of love, you are basing Esteban Zaragosas happiness on Dulcinas pain. Adn Rouco is not impressed: What does it matter? What Dulcina Calvo needs now is a firm shoulder. Estre Berrocal thinks about it: But it seems that Dulcina doesnt like Esteban Zaragosa. I dont think Dulcina Calvo can resist Esteban Zaragosa, just like you, you cant resist me. This man, what arrogance! Estre Berrocal threw herself into his arms, her watery eyes staring at him: Adn Rouco, has anyone ever told you that sometimes you are arrogant and self-absorbed? Dont you like it? I like it. Estre Berrocal narrowed her watery eyes, unable to say anything against her will as she gazed at that exceedingly handsome face. Adn Rouco sent a WhatsApp message to Esteban Zaragosa, tersely. Dulcina Calvo has fallen out of love. Esteban Zaragosa returned a very quick response with three terse words: No me extra?a. Estre Berrocal also saw it, What about Esteban Zaragosas confidence?. Adn Rouco stared at the three words on the screen, thinking that there was more to it, that Esteban Zaragosa was a man of great foresight and that it was either a blessing or a curse that Dulcina Calvo was in his sights.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Estre Berrocal wondered, scratching the back of her head, What did Esteban Zaragosa like about Dulcina being so well endowed? As nice as Dulcina is, I dont understand what Esteban Zaragosa sees in Dulcina. Although Estre Berrocal does not know Esteban Zaragosa well, the man is, at first nce, from the same country as Adn Rouco, with a temperament that is difficult to disguise and a cold and self-possessed person. Dulcina Calvo was a homely and grounded girl, not at allpatible with a man like Esteban Zaragosa. Do you think Esteban Zaragosa is better looking than me? This man, he had the wrong approach! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 217: Oops, that was too meaty. There is no denying that Esteban Zaragosa has a great temperament, but what to say about the fact that since he met Adn Rouco, there is only one man in his eyes and in his heart that can fit with Adn Rouco. Esteban Zaragosa, even if he were a great man, would not be able to pull on his heartstrings. He seems to be craving this response, and Estre Berrocal is trying to whet his appetite for a rare moment. After all, he was usually the one who teased her and she rarely had the opportunity to tease him. Would you be angry if I told you that that Esteban Zaragosa is better looking than you? What do you think? Adam Roucos face was icy, a cold wind whistling under his eyes, and his tone was light but unusually intimidating. Estre Berrocal frowned, smiled, hugged his neck, pressed her little face against his arms and said, I dont know about the others, but in my eyes, my Adam is the most handsome. After saying this, Estre Berrocal got goose bumps. Even if, in his inner self, he really thought so. But wasnt it a little too meaty? But Adn Rouco seemed to be swallowing it, and his somber eyes, turned clear, and a small smile flickered under them. Well, Im free this Friday afternoon, so Ill go to the RegistroCivil to get the marriage license. It cant be carrying a big belly with a bad reputation. Adn Rouco is a traditional man at heart, but the way he met Estre Berrocal turned his world of human interactionpletely upside down. But as long as he identifies with a woman, he has no intention of going crazy. However, before making it legal, you have a right to know a few things. For example, his dual personality disorder. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat: Are you serious? I dont want you to be forced to marry me because Im pregnant. Im not a man who likes to settle for less. Estre Berrocals lips unconsciously parted in a smile. Estre Berrocals small hand, grasping hisrge one, touched her empty ring finger as she yed with her long, slender, pretty fingers. He wondered if he should buy a ring for Adn Rouco. Intercontinental Hotel. Dulcina Calvo sat in front of the hotel for a long time, burying her head in her hands and crying her eyes out. The hotel bellhop couldnt help her, Miss, if you want to cry, you can sit in the flowerbed next to us and cry, its bad for your image to sit like that at the entrance of our hotel. Dulcina Calvo choked up and said: I didnt want to either, I have a rtionship with my boyfriend for three years, how can he leave me just because of a rich girl, no I want to go in and confront him. Dulcina Calvo got up angrily and stormed into the hotel. The doorman saw that she had been crying for an hour and felt very sorry for her, so he didnt stop her, as long as she didnt sit in the doorway crying. Shortly after Dulcina Calvos entrance, a distinguished guest was received at the hotel reception. Mr. Esteban! Esteban Zaragosa had changed out of the white coat he wore and was standing in a ck trench coat, crisp and clear, a dazzling sight. Check, the room numbers of Hermina Najarro and Lzaro Morejn. The receptionist froze: Mr. Esteban, this is the privacy of the guests. The Zaragosa Group has invested in several hotels in La Ciudad Santa, this is one of them if I remember correctly. The receptionist shuddered and immediately said in a trembling voice: Mr. Esteban, Ill check it for you right now, just a moment. When Dulcina Calvo hurried to that room, it was then that she realized that the room number was actually 520. Lazaro Morejon is such a romantic, he chooses a room with the number 520 on purpose! Bang, bang, bang! Dulcina Calvo knocked on the door, Lazaro Morejon, open the door! Tell me what you want to say! Inside, Lzaro Morejn grew impatient and pulled the door open, frowning in disgust, Dulcina Calvo, what is not clear to you? I think Ive already made it sufficiently clear that Im getting engaged to Hermina Najarro, that I didnt invite you to my birthday today, that you came without an invitation, and that its just as well Im taking the opportunity to get you out of doubt. Dulcina Calvos tears were falling at his desperate words, and she wiped them away roughly, gritting her teeth: If you were engaged to that Se?orita Hermina, why didnt you break with me sooner? Hermina Najarro, the daughter of a woman named Hermina Najarro, came over on her heels, grabbed Lzaro Morejns arm and said to Dulcina Calvo with a smile, Dulcina Calvo, how can you say that Lzaro Morejn is stepping on two boats when you yourself are falling back on Lzaro Morejn? Lzaro Morejn told me he never liked you and never epted you, but you were the one going around saying you were Lzaro Morejns girlfriend. Its better for a girl to be reserved, otherwise she can easily be a retard and no one will want her. Dulcina Calvos face turned red and white as she clenched her fist and hung it on her leg, biting her lip in annoyance and hatred. Lazaro Morejon, seeing her a little embarrassed, softened his tone a little and said, Dulcina Calvo, go away, Im going to propose to Hermina today. Dulcina Calvo was not blind, of course she saw the suite behind them, the ceiling full of balloons and the roses on the big bed! Dulcina Calvo pped Lzaro Morejn in the face: Ive been blind for thest three years, Lzaro Morejn! It wasnt you who left me! It was me! I left you. Hermina Najarro red at her: Who gave you permission to hit Lzaro Morejn, Dulcina Calvo, dont be so shameless? Dulcina Calvo took the couples ne off her neck and threw it at Lazaro Morejon, And the stupid ne you gave me! Give it back! Dulcina Lzaro Morejn reached out his hand to push her away when Hermina Najarro said in an overbearing voice: Dulcina Calvo, youre already bothering me and Lzaro! Get out of here! Senorita Hermina, if you like such a scum, you can have him! Only Miss Hermina had better make sure theres no richer rich woman, otherwise Lazaro Morejon wont hesitate to abandon her!N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. You! Hermina Najarro raised her hand to strike Dulcina Calvo, who was about to dodge when a cold male voice suddenly came out, Dulcina Calvo, why have youe to interrupt a proposal when we had agreed to dine together tonight? The mans voice was light and reproachful, but full of affection. Dulcina Calvo froze and turned her head to look at the man walking toward her. Demon Esteban? Wasnt he on call at the hospital? What was he doing here? Dulcina Calvos head was dazed and before she knew what Esteban Zaragosa was doing here, arge hand was around her waist. Lzaro Morejn looked surprised and then a little angry: Dulcina Calvo! And when did you hook up with this man!. Dulcina Calvo wanted to exin herself, but then thought: This big bastard has already left her and proposed to a rich girl, so why is he going to exin himself. Dulcina Calvos tear-stained face suddenly looked at Esteban Zaragosa with a smile on her face, Lazaro Morejon, I tell you our Esteban Zaragosa is a hundred times better than you! Youre a softy at best! But our Esteban Zaragosa saves lives! Hes a hero! Im telling you Lazaro Morejon, Im just having fun with you, the one I like is Esteban Zaragosa! Lzaro Morejn became even more agitated when he heard Dulcina Calvo reduce him to nothing, Dulcina Calvo, dont you dare! Now youre putting on a show for me?. Why do I have to perform for you! Are you blind? Cant you see that our Esteban Zaragosa is taller than you, more handsome than you, more elegant than you? Why should I leave such a wonderful man for a cheating scum like you! With these words, Dulcina Calvo turned around, stood on tiptoe, wrapped her small arms around Esteban Zaragosas neck, pulled the mans handsome face down and kissed him directly on the thin lips. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 218: You kissed me, I kissed you back, let’s get even. Well this man is usually so fierce, actually his lips are very soft! Her little face flushed at the thought, damn it, how could she keep thinking about something so dirty at a time like this! Esteban Zaragosa was stunned for a moment, but the lips of the small woman in his arms, tasted so good that Esteban Zaragosa wrapped his arms around her waist and pressed into her lower back, deepening the shallow kiss. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened, what was the devil Esteban doing! How could he steal her tofu at a time like this! The two kissed hard in front of Hermina Najarro and Lzaro Morejn, but in reality Esteban Zaragosa would not let go. Lzaro Morejn was furious, Dulcina Calvo! Lzaro Morejn tried to pull her away from Esteban Zaragosas arms, but Dulcina Calvo pushed his hand away, Get out of the way! Im going to a candlelight dinner with our Esteban Zaragosa! Dulcina Calvo grabbed Esteban Zaragosas arm with her small hand and dragged the man out of the hotel, leaving behind a confused Lzaro Morejn and Hermina Najarro. Lzaro Morejn looked at the backs of Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo, frowned and asked Hermina Najarro, who was standing next to him, Hermina, why does this Esteban Zaragosa look so familiar to you? Do you know him? Hermina Najarros eyes fluttered and she regained herposure in an instant. No, how should I know who Dulcina Calvos boyfriend is, whoever looks at Dulcina Calvo is probably a poor man, otherwise who would look at Dulcina Calvo? she really likes Dulcina Calvo and is jealous, isnt she? Lazaro Morejon smiled and raised his hand to rub Hermina Najarros hair, No, Dulcina Calvo has been bothering me for thest three years, I just cant get rid of this piece of sugar, of course I like you, you are gentle, beautiful and generous, not like Dulcina Calvo so mean. The two hotel receptionists watched in dismay as Esteban Zaragosa was pulled by Dulcina Calvo out of his sleeve.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. What was this girl doing with Mr. Esteban? On the way, Esteban Zaragosa looked at the small white hand holding his sleeve, and the corner of his mouth, without moving, curved. The sweetness and softness of her lips still seemed to linger on them. The girl he had fallen in love with was indeed more delicious than any woman. It took Dulcina Calvo only after leaving the hotel to realize that the man she was holding in her hands was none other than the demon Esteban. She was startled as if she had thrown a hot potato, and frightened, she threw her sleeve at him. Tutor, I just I just kissed you, Im sorry! I didnt mean to! I just got too angry! Thats why I defiled . Im so sorry I defiled your old man Old man? Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow. Uh I dont mean you old man, I respect you! Look at all the people you saved on the operating table, youre a Jesus! Its embarrassing for me to act like this right now! I shouldnt have defiled . I shouldnt have defiled you. Esteban Zaragosa stared at Dulcina Calvos pink mouth, which opened and closed, her eyes deepening several degrees, her long legs, approaching her prey. If you think you have defiled me, how do you intend to repair it?. Repair? Dulcina Calvo frowned, thoughtfully, Or Ill buy you a meal um- The lips suddenly locked. The handsome face in front of her approached. Dulcina Calvo froze. An unsatisfied kiss, finished. Esteban Zaragosa was in a good mood: You kissed me, I kissed you back, to get even. What kind of logic is that? Do you get bitten by a dog and have to bite back? No, she is not a dog. Dulcina Calvo was still frozen in ce, Esteban Zaragosa had already started on his long legs and was walking to the car. The girl behind, slow to follow, Esteban Zaragosa dropped without looking back: Ive done you a big favor, invite me to dinner. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched. Damn it, what kind of mentor lets his mentee pay for dinner? Dulcina Calvo continued, weeping with poverty: Mentor, do you see how thin I amtely? Hmm? Angry at the scum? Dulcina Calvo bristled, Ive been drinking too muchtely, youll kill me again and I wont be able to drink anymore. Esteban Zaragosa did not listen to him and asked, I know a nice French restaurant that has recently opened, do you want to go there? Dulcina Calvo vomited blood, French French food is very extravagant. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 219: Giving her a man’s ring Estre Berrocal remained in the hospital for a full day for observation and was discharged after nothing serious. The next morning, not long after Adn Rouco left for the office, a WhatsApp arrived from Dulcina Calvo. Estre, Im in a bad mood, help me shop today!. Estre Berrocal knew she was in a bad mood because she had broken up with Lzaro Morejn, but she was a little curious as to why Dulcina Calvo wasnt working today. Dont you have to go to work? Last night the demon Stephen butchered me so hard that I was in a particrly good mood, so he has mercifully given me the day off so that today I can adjust to my lost love. Estre Berrocal could not help butugh, this way of Esteban Zaragosa expressing his love Estre Berrocal, who was about to get bored alone at home, agreed to meet Dulcina Calvo. When they arrived downtown, Dulcina Calvo took Estre Berrocal by the hand and they strolled through the mall. Dulcina Calvo touched Estre Berrocals t stomach: Estre, are you really pregnant? Yes, I was surprised myself when I found out I was pregnant. Dulcina Calvo asked, a bit curious, Estre, how did you meet Adn Rouco?. That man, icy and cold, was not wee, and yesterday she had greeted him with no intention of ignoring him. Approaching the door of a candy store, Estre Berrocal said, Lets go in and get something to eat while we talk. I dont know if it was because I was pregnant, but I didnt have to wander around much to feel a little tired and with an empty stomach, always wanting to eat. I went into the dessert store and ordered several desserts, coffeesagna spread, durian, fresh senchatte . Estre Berrocal casually took a picture of it and sent it to Adn Rouco, and I was about to hang up the phone, but there was already a WhatsApp back, very fast. Out there? Estre Berrocal replied: I am shopping with Dulcina. Dulcina Calvo, eating hersagna with a small silver fork, saw Estre Berrocal let out an unconscious giggle as she held up her phone, presumably texting Adn Rouco by the looks of it. Have you forgotten that there is a woman sitting in front of you who has just fallen out of love! Showing affection in front of me at this hour is just heartbreaking!. Estre Berrocal hung up the phone and advised earnestly, That scumbag Lzaro Morejn is the same kind of guy Ivn Martnez was, so break it off, Dulcina, you deserve better. Dulcina Calvo pouted and sighed: But where is the best, Lzaro Morejn, that bastard, I must be blind with butter to trust him so much! Never mind, forget about that scumbag, I heard that La Empresa Berrocal has gone bankrupt, where the hell have you been all these years, Ive asked all my colleagues, but theres no contact information for you!N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Estre Berrocal got a little emotional, its a long story, when La Empresa Berrocal went bankrupt, I turned to Ivn Martnez for help, but Ivn Martnez refused to help me, so I had no choice but to be a surrogate, but to my surprise, my surrogate was Adn Rouco Estre Berrocal told the whole story of what had happened over the years, and Dulcina Calvo opened and closed her lips in surprise, taking a long time to digest the whole story. So, you, you and Adn Rouco have a three-year-old daughter?. Dulcina Calvo, excited, realized she had spoken too loudly and covered her mouth, lowering her voice again anding closer to say, No Estre, do you mean to say that you are not yet married to Adn Rouco, but that you are pregnant with your second child? Estre Berrocal was a little embarrassed: Isnt it a little unbelievable? I think its a little fast too Dulcina Calvo said eagerly, Compared to what youve been through, its no big deal that Ive fallen out of love, but the good thing is that Adn Rouco is good to you, but Estre, I think it would be better if you and Adn Rouco got your license as soon as possible, it would give you more peace of mind with a marriage certificate. Estre Berrocal nodded, knowing that Dulcina Calvo had her best interests in mind. Well, we have an appointment to go to the RegistroCivil on Friday. So when are you guys having the wedding Estre, Im super interested in being a bridesmaid?. On the one hand, she had no family left, so she would have no one to help her with the dowry or to witness the wedding, and on the other hand, Adn Rouco was a public figure and his wedding would have caused a stir in The Holy City. Estre Berrocal is not so worried about the supposed ceremony, its probably not a wedding, its too much trouble. Dulcina Calvo was a little sad, if you have a wedding in the future, remember to let me be your maid of honor. Sure. After dessert, Dulcina Calvo dragged Estre Berrocal downstairs to browse again, and as she passed the jewelry counter, Estre Berrocal was attracted to the rings on the counter. On Friday she was getting married to Adn Rouco, and even if there was no wedding, she would have to buy him a mans ring, right? Perhaps her eyes lingered too long at the jewelry counter, and the sales clerk smiled kindly and asked, What would youdies like to see? Dulcina Calvo took a sip of the pearltte she had just bought. Estre, what would you like to buy?. She was so poor these days, so poor she could barely afford atte, she didnt want to buy any jewelry, she couldnt afford it. Estre Berrocal nods and says: Well, I want to buy a ring for Adn Rouco. The shopkeeper smiles and asks, What kind do you want it? Is it for your boyfriend?. Estre Berrocals face got hot and she said: Well, I want to buy a mans wedding ring. So its for your husband? These are all mens wedding rings, see which one you like. Estre Berrocal immediately noticed a in tinum one, with no decoration and a small, minimalist design that matched Adn Roucos style. Id like to see this one. Said the sales clerk as she pulled the tinum mens ring off the counter while wearing gloves. Its a ssic, very simple and durable, and its perfect for men. Estre Berrocal looked at the mans ring for quite a while and the more she looked at it, the more she liked it. Ill take it. Dulcina Calvo looked at the price, it was over 18, 000, almost as expensive as a normal diamond ring, it was a lot of money. Dulcina Calvo tugged Estre Berrocals sleeve and whispered: 18, 000 for a naked tinum ring, its too much! Estre Berrocal agreed that it was on the expensive side, but the brand itself was not small, and it was the first time she had given Adn Rouco such a significant gift, so Estre Berrocal was not ashamed of it, although she did. Besides, a man like Adn Rouco probably has the best food and clothes, and she feared that if she bought a ring worth more than 10, 000, he wouldnt like it. When you have someone you like, youll think its not very expensive to buy them a hundred thousand dor ring. Dulcina Calvo could not appreciate that because she was really poor. The cashier smiled even wider when she saw how quick Estre Berrocal was. Miss, may I ask you approximately the thickness of your husbands finger and the size of the ring he wears?. She had no idea about the size of the fingers, all she knew was that Adn Roucos fingers were fleshy, bony and long, and that they were beautiful hands that made her feel safe when she held them. Dulcina Calvo suggested: Why dont you ask him?. Estre Berrocal unconsciously gave the no: Wouldnt it be a surprise to ask her about her size?. Yeah, why dont we ask someone with fingers the same size as yours?. But whom to ask so suddenly? I hesitated to tell Adn Rouco the truth when a familiar female voice reached my ears. Estre Berrocal? Estre Berrocal froze and turned her head to see Julieta Sarinana walking towards her on high heels. What a coincidence, I didnt expect to find you here. I didnt expect you to be back. Estre Berrocal curved her lips and politely asked, What is Dr. Julieta doing here? Juliet Sarinana looked at her and smiled slightly, A patient asked me to meet him at a nearby caf. Julieta Sarinana looked again at the counter behind her, she was choosing a mans ring, her eyes were shocked, could it be that Estre Berrocal was really going to marry Adn? Juliet Sarinana calmly asked, Are you choosing a ring, is it for Adam?. Estre Berrocal had no intention of hiding anything, Julieta Sarinana would have found out sooner orter, besides, Estre Berrocal would have liked Julieta Sarinana to know sooner, if Adn Rouco had married, Julieta Sarinana would not have coveted him anymore, right? Yes, does Dr. Julieta have any suggestions?. Estre Berrocal was just asking, but to her surprise, Julieta Sarinana became serious, picked up the mans ring, took a look at it and said, Its not the right size. Julieta Sarinanas tone of voice was so determined and firm that Estre Berrocal felt ufortable for no reason. Adam wears a size 7 ring, its just right. Julieta Sarinana looked directly at Estre Berrocal, evidently in an unusual tone, but Estre Berrocal could hear the confidence andcency in Julieta Sarinanas tone. Julieta Sarinana was sure she knew Adn Rouco in a way that Estre Berrocal did not. Julieta Sarinana had said that she knew Adn Rouco well, but Estre Berrocal did not expect Julieta Sarinana to know exactly what size ring Adn Rouco was wearing, which could only mean that Julieta Sarinana knew everything about Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, I was thinking of calling Adam to ask him about the circumference of his finger, but I wanted to surprise him again, thanks to Dr. Julietas help. No need, you should do it. After Estre Berrocal bought the ring, Julieta Sarinana lifted her wrist to check the time and smiled, Its dinner time, why dont we eat together? This is Estre Berrocal was so busy choosing a ring that she forgot to introduce herself, Dulcina Calvo, my friend from high school. Dulcina Calvo had a feeling that Dr. Julieta in front of her was not a good person C could someone who knew so much about the size of someones husbands finger be a good person? After a brief introduction, Estre Berrocal said, Lets forget about dinner, Dulcina and I have some more shopping to do. How about this, Ill call Adam toe over for dinner and join you and Miss Lu again, while we wait for Adam toe. Heh. Julieta Sarinana sounded as if she thought Adn Rouco was her boyfriend. Estre Berrocal, of course, could show no weakness. Doctor Julieta, I just sent a message to Adn toe to dinner with meter. Estre Berrocals insinuation was that she had asked Adn Rouco to apany her to dinner, but that she did not n to take Julieta Sarinana. Juliet Sarinana smiled nonchntly, You want Adam to cut up with all the girlfriends before he gets married? Estre Berrocal raised her eyebrows, Of course Im not that pushy, if it were a normal rtionship I wouldnt mind, but Im afraid some people might have unwarranted thoughts. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 220: Torturing single dogs to death! Julieta Sarinana was not going to leave, and because she was so brazen, Estre Berrocal could not throw her out. After a walk through the mall, Estre Berrocal did not know what to eat and asked Dulcina Calvo: What do you want to eat?. Dulcina Calvo is a lover of food and good eating, Ill eat whatever I want, arent you pregnant, would you like something spicy and sour? Why dont we go for a hot stew?. Estre Berrocal thought the hotpot was a good suggestion. Julieta Sarinana, on the other hand, said in a very foul tone, Adam doesnt like the hot pot because its loaded with oil and spices and he cant stand the smell afterwards. Julieta Sarinana had been present for a while, and every word was about Adn Roucos preferences, and Estre Berrocal was outwardly good-natured, but her anger had escted. If Dr. Juliet doesnt like hot pot, why dont we have dinner some other time? I havent seen Dulcina in years and I wanted to invite her to dinner today. Julieta Sarinana thinks she knows Adn Rouco, but she only wants him to eat with her. Dulcina Calvo takes Estre Berrocals arm and agrees: I want to eat fondue too. He hadnt really liked the super-expensive French meal hed had yesterday with the demon Stephen. It turns out he has a real Chinese stomach and likes to eat and drink spicy food, such as hot pot with lots of oil and spices.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. When she went to a hotpot in Sichuan and Chongqing, it was a bit crowded at dinner time, so Estre Berrocal excused herself to go to the bathroom. Are you free to go out to lunch? Adn Rouco was finishing a meeting when he received that WhatsApp and slightly raised his eyebrows as he looked at the message on the screen. Wasnt he dating Dulcina Calvo? What is it? There had to be a reason why Estre Berrocal had invited him to lunch so suddenly. Estre Berrocal answered honestly: I met Julieta Sarinana at the mall. Adn Roucos dark eyes deepened and he typed a few words: Send me the address, Iming. Estre Berrocal returned a series of ellipses. Adn Rouco stared at the screen and could imagine his sullen face, ? He had the nerve to send a question mark, she had just asked him to go out to lunch and he had asked her what was going on, why she was running without the slightest hesitation at the mention of Juliet Sarinana being there. Do you want toe to lunch with me or do you want to see Juliet Sarinana?. Adn Rouco stood up, arm around his coat, picked up his car keys and answered Estre Berrocal with his cell phone in his other hand. I was afraid Juliet Sarinana was stalking you. Upon receiving this message, Estre Berrocal clutched her phone with inexplicable pleasure and satisfaction. Hot food restaurant, with capacity for four people. Julieta Sarinana has just taken her seat when Dulcina Calvo sits elegantly next to her. Julieta Sarinana frowns and looks at Dulcina Calvo with a sharp glint in her eye, but Dulcina Calvo, who is good for nothing but ying dumb, doesnt care whether Julieta Sarinana has a good face or not, and smiles at her willingly. Estre Berrocal thanked Dulcina Calvo from the bottom of her heart that if Dulcina had sat next to her, Adn Rouco would have had to sit with Julieta Sarinana. Before Adn Rouco arrived, Estre Berrocal ordered the soup base, which was a fourpartment hot pot with a base of red, clear, mushrooms and tomato, taking into ount Adn Roucos light diet. While Estre Berrocal was scalding her dishes with boiling water, Dulcina Calvo saw the diamond ring she was wearing on her ring finger andplimented her: Estre, what a beautiful ring you have on your hand, did Adn Rouco give it to you as a wedding ring? Estre Berrocal kindly admitted, Yes. Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Juliet Sarinana blushing with embarrassment. Dulcina Calvo said enviously, The diamond in this ring must be one carat. Estre Berrocal deliberately said, Adam wanted to buy me a three-carat one, but I thought it was too heavy, so I went for a one-carat one. Juliet Sarinana narrowed her eyes, a three-carat diamond ring? Adam always has good taste, a three carat diamond is neither big enough nor small enough, Adam must not be able to look at a three carat diamond, right?. This statement, questioning Estre Berrocal, Julieta Sarinana thought she was lying. Estre Berrocal says, Peoples tastes change, and what they liked before is not necessarily what they will like now. Dulcina Calvo thinks its true: I didnt liketro when I was a child, I thought it was smelly and had a weird taste, but when I grew up, I thoughttro smelled really good. Juliet Sarinana pursed her lips and smiled slightly, Star, did you misunderstand what I said, I meant Adam couldnt look at a three carat diamond. Estre Berrocal snorted inwardly, misunderstanding? Was there such a thing? He thought Julieta Sarinana was trying to say that Adn Rouco didnt like three-carat diamonds, didnt like fondue and didnt like Estre Berrocal! If Julieta Sarinana were Adn Roucos ex-girlfriend, Estre Berrocal would understand Julieta Sarinanas desire to dominate Adn Rouco at this moment, because after all, her ex-boyfriend is with another woman, and she is not amused. Three women in one, you say one thing and I say another, just as the soup is served, Adn Rouco is brought in by the waiter. Estre Berrocal immediately sees Adn Rouco and makes a gesture with her arm: Adn, this way. Adn Roucos stern look softened slightly at the sight of Estre Berrocal, and he walked over with his long legs and sat down next to Estre Berrocal. Once seated, without looking at the others, her dark eyes looked at Estre Berrocal and asked, Why do you suddenly feel like eating hot pot? Lately Ive been craving spicy and sour food, and Dulcina happens to be craving hot pot. Julieta Sarinana noticed the look on Adam Roucos face and thought she was disgusted, and was about to say something when Adam Rouco said to Estre Berrocal, Can a pregnant woman eat hot pot like that? Estre Berrocal: Why cant pregnant women eat fondue?. Adn Roucos big hand was under the table, touching her t belly: Its very spicy, can you stand it?. Dulcina Calvo smiled and exined, Dont worry, pregnant women can eat spicy food in moderation!. Adn Rouco seemed a little unsure when Estre Berrocal had already spoken, Dulcina is a doctor, if she says you can eat it, you can definitely eat it. Adn Rouco did not have much faith in Dulcina Calvo, a trainee doctor who had not yet started. So he sent a WhatsApp to Esteban Zaragosa. However, Estre Berrocal did not see it. Upon ordering, Estre Berrocal asked Adn Rouco: What do you want to eat?. Adam Rouco stared at her smooth white face and said, Tofu. Ah, so order the tofu. As soon as the words were out of her mouth, she felt the burning male gaze on her head, and Estre Berrocal looked up to see the game in his eyes. Her face flushed slightly, she was saying I want to eat your tofu. Estre Berrocal pretended not to notice and continued looking at the menu. Dulcina Calvo ordered a lot of meat rolls and tripe, and Estre Berrocal helped Adn Rouco with a lot of vegetables. The hot pot was steaming in the center of the table when Juliet Sarinana leaned out and said in a joking tone, Before you came, we were discussing the ring on Estres hand and I heard that you were going to buy Estre a three-carat diamond ring. Estre Berrocals hand jerked as she took her food, not expecting Julieta Sarinana to dismantle her lie in front of Adn Rouco. He was trying to dodge the subject so that Adn Rouco wouldnt find out what was going on, when the man next to him said, I thought about buying a three-carat one, but he didnt like it. Estre Berrocals ears were burning slightly, either from the heat of the hot pot or from the affectionate tone of Adn Rouco. Julieta Sarinana ced her fingers under the table, squeezed them and said with a slight smile on her face, Estre bought you the ring some time ago, but she didnt know the size of your finger, so I met her by chance and knowing your size, I said to her.. Star, the ring you bought for Adam, arent you going to show it to Adam? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 221: Eat Hot Pot Estre Berrocal frowned, a little disgruntled. He had wanted to give the ring to Adn Rouco when he got home and when the two of them were alone, but now that Julieta Sarinana had broken the news, there was no longer any surprise. Adam Rouco looked at the little woman beside him,pletely unaffected by Juliet Sarinanas mood, and with a gleam of pleasure in his eyes, You bought me a ring? Estre Berrocal nodded with a blush and a soft yes and was about to take the ring to show it to Adn Rouco, when he held her hand and whispered in her ear, Go home and show it to me. Estre Berrocal felt her ears tingle and her face reddened, Yes. Adn Rouco, who had always been cold and restrained, was now getting intimate with Estre Berrocal in public, and Julieta Sarinana found this extremely striking. Dulcina Calvo snarled, Enough of you two, I just lost my love yesterday and if you keep spreading dog food, Im going to fill up without having to eat hot pot!. Adn Rouco hooked his thin lips: Youll find someone else and you can let it out for others to see. Estre Berrocal really didnt think that Adn Rouco was going to capture Dulcina, he seemed to be in a good mood, was it a clue that Dulcina Calvo was going to Esteban Zaragosa? The truth is that Estre Berrocal does not imagine that Adn Rouco has a penchant for pulling strings. Juliet Sarinana remained on the sidelines of the conversation and was not interested in the hottie in front of her.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Estre Berrocal handed Adn Rouco a piece of tripe and was about to ce it in the bowl of condiments in front of her when Julieta Sarinana opened her mouth, apparently unintentionally, I remember that Adn doesnt like offal. Estre Berrocals hand hesitated as she tried to return the piece of tripe to its bowl, but Adn Rouco had already removed the piece of tripe from his fork, dipped it in the sauce and brought it to his mouth with aplomb. After eating it, he evenmented, It tastes pretty good. Juliet Sarinanas brow furrowed. Had his tastes changed because of Estre Berrocal? Adn Rouco had done him the honor, but Estre Berrocal didnt want to force him to eat something he didnt like. If you dont want to eat offal, you should eat more vegetables. Estre Berrocal gave him some cabbage or something and Adn Rouco really enjoyed his service and said, Bring me tofu. Does this man have no hands? However, Estre Berrocal was very attentive in helping Adn Rouco with the tofu and the food. Hey shes so used to being enved that it feels good to be enved by him, is it a disease? Dulcina Calvo saw in the hot pot a big pile of shrimp that no one had eaten, Estre, I remember when you were in high school you loved shrimp, right? Why dont you eat them?. Estre Berrocal didnt eat a single shrimp, Its a small problem. She wasnt really being pretentious because Adn Rouco was there, she just didnt feel like eating shrimptely, so she threw out a random excuse. But then Adn Rouco picked up a small te of shrimp, wiped his hands with a damp towel, cupped a shrimp in his long fingers and peeled it clean, and soon a small te of white shrimp was ced in front of Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal did not want to eat it, but since Adn Rouco had peeled it for her, she would have eaten it all. The mans dark eyes looked at her and his tone was light, Prove it. I dont know if it was Adn Rouco who peeled the prawns, but they were tastier than usual. Estre Berrocal quickly devoured the small te of prawns. Dulcina Calvo, who was choking on the dog food, coughed twice. Its over, she also wants a man who will peel her shrimp Instead of peeling shrimp, peeling pomegranates would be nice! In his mind, he somehow imagined Esteban Zaragosas big, clean, white hands, holding a scalpel and eating prawns Esteban Zaragosas hands holding a scalpel are also really beautiful and perfect,pared to those of Estres husband. If those hands were like that, peeling prawns, pomegranates and grapefruit for the girls . it would be really crunchy too! Juliet Sarinanas eyes were dark and gray, her fists were white under the table, but her face was disguised, Im full, keep eating, I have a patient who wants to see me today at 1 oclock, its time for me toe back. After Juliet Sarinana left the hot pot restaurant with her coat and purse in hand, Dulcina Calvo said, This Dr. Juliet must be sick of her dog food, luckily I have a big heart, I need to eat more to soothe my broken heart! Estre Berrocal couldnt help herself: Dont you love tripe? Two more dishes? Dulcina Calvo asked, Who pays?. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco: Here are the capitalists, why do working ss people like us have to pay? Dulcina Calvo quickly reaches the waiter: Two more tes of tripe, two veal rolls and two shrimp sliders for this table! Estre Berrocal: Dulcina Calvo is known for her ability to eat, but the key is that she doesnt grow, and she doesnt know where the food has gone, shes still so small after all these years. Without Julieta Sarinana, the atmosphere was much lighter and Dulcina Calvo was a light bulb, but a light bulb that was easy to get rid of, a few tes of food were enough to gag her and reduce her presence. Adn Rouco rests a long arm on the chair where Estre Berrocal is sitting, pulling with one hand on the tie around his neck, his businessmans look marred by the three unbuttoned buttons of his shirt, which expose his sexy corbone. Its true that Adn Rouco doesnt like fondue, so after Julieta Sarinana left, he didnt move his fork. Estre Berrocal noticed and was a little distressed by his perfect coboration. Why dont you order the fried rice and eat it?. Adam Rouco was not hungry and his dark eyes were tinged with a slight smile, And bring me tofu. This man is addicted to eating tofu! Arent you tired of eating tofu alone? Yes, Im a little tired, I want to eat another kind of tofu. The mans dark eyes looked at her with a meaningful smile in them, and the long arm that was resting on his chair, fell around her waist and rummaged in her blouse, touching the delicate slimness, not wanting to finish. Estre Berrocals ears burned and she gave him a pouty look, lowering her voice to say, Eat well!. Yes, eat the tofu. Adam Rouco picked up a soft piece of tofu and put it in his mouth, finding it delicious. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, always thinking that it wasnt tofu that Adn Rouco was eating in that bite, it was her! Dulcina Calvo was the best eater, Esteban Zaragosa had made her a great mealst night and it would be a shame if she didnte back today! But it is clear that you have the wrong person. Forget it, if he cant eat Esteban Zaragosas, he can eat Esteban Zaragosas best friend. A message from Esteban Zaragosa appeared on Adn Roucos phone. Its OK for pregnant women to eat spicy and acidic in small amounts, but try not to go overboard with the oil and spice. Adn Rouco typed a string of words with nimble fingers and sent, You usually abuse. treat Dulcina Calvo? Esteban Zaragosa sent a question mark. Adn Rouco took a photo and sent it to him. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the picture of the feast and his dark eyes deepened a little, this girl, so good to eat, was not afraid to spoil his stomach. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 222: Deep Love Dulcina Calvo was eating the freshly served tripe, veal rolls and shrimp sliders to her hearts content, and ordered a cocktail. Estre Berrocal tried to stop her, but was stopped by Adn Rouco. Dulcina, youre not still falling out of love, are you?. So, drowning on food? Dulcina Calvo said with a smile as she sipped a cocktail and slurped fondue, How can it be! I cant possibly be thinking of Lzaro Morejn, that great imbecile! He doesnt exist! But the calmer she is, the more Estre Berrocal thinks something is wrong. Dulcina Calvo was a very bad drinker and by the time the cocktail was finished, her little face was already drunk, plus she had eaten a lot so she was pretty propped up, slumped over the table and started to babble. Why doesnt Lzaro Morejn like me? Estre! Is it because Im not as pretty as that princess from Grupo Najarro? Ive been talking to Lzaro Morejn for three years Why is he only interested in money and not people? Oh The rich are big men! And yes with the rich tripe, beef sliders and shrimp, whatever you want! Ask for whatever you want. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco and said: Lets take Dulcina home first, she wont arrive alone. Do you know where his family lives?. Estre Berrocal was stunned to learn that Dulcina Calvos parents were not from La Ciudad Santa, but from a small town in La Ciudad Santa. Dulcina Calvo works in La Ciudad Santa and must have rented a house there. And Dulcina, Dulcina, where do you live? Can I take you home to sleep?. Estre Berrocal nudged Dulcina Calvo, who smiled and said: My house? Mi casa my house is in the hospital! The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, and it seemed that there was really nothing more to ask. Adn Rouco made a call to Esteban Zaragosa: Dulcina Calvo is drunk, we are in the Chinatown Hot Pot. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal asked with some concern, Dulcina has gone out with me, its not a good idea for me to leave her with Esteban Zaragosa, is it? Esteban Zaragosa is not going to take advantage of Dulcina Calvo while she is drunk. Estre Berrocal did not know Esteban Zaragosa well, but seeing Esteban Zaragosas aloof and reserved appearance, it was impossible to associate the man with any bad words. Adn Rouco, seeing her uneasiness, added: Besides, Esteban Zaragosa is Dulcina Calvos trainee teacher and Dulcina Calvo knows him well. At this thought, Estre Berrocal was relieved. Lzaro Morejn is an asshole, Dulcina doesnt say it, but after three years talking about it, Lzaro Morejn cheats on her with a rich girl, she must feel really bad about it. Adn Rouco looked at her with righteous indignation, his thin lips curved and he asked in a deep voice: Did the same thing happen to my Estre, when she broke up with Ivn Martnez? What was the point of bringing it up with her? Estre Berrocal told the truth: I did not have a good opinion of Ivn Martnez, I knew he had conspired with Irene Guilln and Doria Guilln to keep my fathers money, I hated him so much that I wanted to cut him with a knife, how could I think of him? Adn Rouco looked at her with a deep smile, and the man reached up and rubbed her hair. Esteban Zaragosa arrived shortly thereafter, without even changing out of the white coat he wore, attracting a crowd of passersby as he entered the hot food restaurant. In her white coat, the image was too sharp in the hot food restaurant. Adn Rouco said: Dulcina Calvo is in your hands. With those words, he left, putting his arm around Estre Berrocal, who looked back worriedly for a few moments as Adn Roucosrge hand pulled her head away. Dulcina Calvo copsed on the table, her face flushed, and Esteban Zaragosa looked at her coldly, somewhat helplessly, and went to pick her up on the other side of the table. At that moment, Dulcina Calvo moved her little hand and put her arms around Esteban Zaragosas neck, murmuring, Lzaro Morejn Esteban Zaragosas face was clear and cold, as she lifted the small hand that hung from her neck, with some abruptness, and threw it away. Dulcina Calvo mmed her hand on the table with a thud and frowned in pain, Ouch!Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa frowned, a little annoyed, but bent down and gathered the petite figure in a horizontal embrace. If Lzaro Morejn dared to shout again, Esteban Zaragosa could not guarantee that he would not throw her to the ground. Lazaro Morejon The little woman in that embrace came to rub her face against his chest in a cooperative manner. Esteban Zaragosa stopped in his tracks, the corners of his eyes twitched, therge hand that held Dulcina Calvo, tightened its grip on her waist, his face, too, darkened several degrees, but he did not let go of the person in his arms to actually throw her to the ground. Here, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal got into the car. Adn Rouco bent down to fasten Estre Berrocals seat belt. Estre Berrocal looked at the handsome face of the man in front of her and wondered what would happen if Adn Rouco cheated on her too. Would she be able to forgive Adn Rouco if he cheated on her? One thing he had to admit was that his feelings for Ivan Martinez were nowhere near as strong as those he now had for Adam Rouco. Perhaps because she had had countless negative encounters with the man in front of her, while with Ivn Martnez she had not, or perhaps because she had two children with him and was therefore more attached to him, sometimes Estre Berrocal was not even sure if it was Adn Rouco who had liked her first or if it was Adn Rouco who had first epted that he was the real father of her daughter. Adam Rouco felt a hot look on her and looked at her, Why are you looking at me like that?. I was wondering if I would forgive you if you cheated on me in the future. Adn Rouco asked: And what would happen, would you forgive me? Estre Berrocal frowned and scoffed, Are you waiting so long for that answer that you already have it in mind? In the Rouco family there are no unfaithful men, and in my generation we cannot spoil the culture. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and smiled, But with ancestors, there would be a few wives or something, where there would be strength to cheat. Half joking, half serious. Estre Berrocal couldnt tell if he was serious or not, it just made herugh. Dont they say that when a man has money he bes bad, do they? For some reason, Estre Berrocal is obsessed with this issue today, she wants to ask for an answer, even if Adn Rouco is just talking about it. Maybe its because women are prone to ruminations during pregnancy? Adam Roucos dark eyes narrowed, he raised his hand to rub his head and said, Why do you only think about such nonsense? I cant forget that because you are better than Ivan Martinez and Lazaro Morejon in every way, I cant forget that men are bad, and if you cheat on your wife with Ivan Martinez and Lazaro Morejon, you will have the same problem as Ivan Martinez and Lazaro Morejon. If you cheat on her, you are no different than Ivan Martinez and the others, at best one is low level scum and the other is high level scum. You still havent answered me, have you?. Estre Berrocal shivered. Adn Roucoughed softly, Ive had money for over thirty years, and I havent messed around for a long time, and after having a legal sexual partner, even less messing around, and messing around, and only with you. satisfied? The man, cocky. But he was so cocky and innocent, and Estre Berrocal still loved him to pieces! If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 223: Don’t be afraid, I won’t move you Estre Berrocal blushed slightly, Im not legal with you yet, I havent agreed to marry you yet!. He should not let himself be carried away by cockiness, nor let him marry her so easily, else would he not appreciate her after marriage? But Estre Berrocal had already shouted a hundred times in her heart: marry me.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Adn Rouco continued the conversation he had just had while driving, raising his eyebrows slightly and asking, And you? I havent answered yet. Ivan Martinez cheated on her and she could not forgive him, and if he cheated on her, would she forgive him? Of course, Adn Rouco was not asking her this question so that he could ask her forgiveness if he cheated on herter, but simply to see if he was more important to her than Ivn Martnez. Estre Berrocal thought about it and said seriously: I cant forgive you, I cant forgive Ivn Martnez because I dont have too many ties and bonds with him, its easy to break a simple rtionship, but if its a marriage, I cant be so free, unless, of course, you have screwed up over and over again. I cant be so spontaneous if its a marriage, unless you really challenge my boundaries by screwing up over and over again. If it was just one idental blunder, I think Id forgive you, if only for the sake of the children. Estre Berrocal was telling the truth, there was no ve mentality, but only if Adn Rouco had only deceived her physically once, if it had been mentally, then she would not have been able to bear it even once. If the man no longer loves you, what is there to love? Adn Rouco steered the steering wheel with one hand, reached over with the other, grabbed her by the neck and said, Come here. Hmm? What for? Estre Berrocal approached and Adn Rouco, with his eyes on the road, kissed her temple and said, Estre, Im not going to cheat on you, if I wanted to y, I wouldnt have married you. Even if someday I get into the same bed with another woman, then the cheated one must be me. And really, some arrogance! However, he believed what Adn Rouco said; it was all toomon for men like him to want to continue navigating the world of flowers if they did not want to settle down, and for them to surround a woman, if it was not amercial alliance to expand their business territory, it must be because they liked that woman very much. Esteban Zaragosa had Dulcina Calvo return to the small apartment he had rented. Where are the keys? Dulcina Calvo, too drunk to find the keys, pursed her little lips and said, In the purse Esteban Zaragosa searched in his bag, which was in disarray of everything, and when he took out the keys, he also took out the tampons he had kept in the bag, the pink container, which fell to the floor, and Esteban Zaragosas face sank. After opening the door and throwing Dulcina Calvo onto that cot, the action was not smooth and Dulcina Calvo grunted, Ummm that hurts! Esteban Zaragosa went to the door, picked up the wrapped pink tampon from the floor and closed the door. Probably due to the fall, Dulcina Calvoy on the edge of the bed, suddenly flushed with nausea. Well I feel like throwing up. Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo to the bathroom, while Dulcina Calvo had already vomited on Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa was a doctor, and very clean! His eyebrows jumped, resisting the urge to punch Dulcina Calvo, he pressed his long fingers against the brow bone and, like a teacher teaching a student, led Dulcina Calvo to the toilet, Spit it out. Dulcina Calvo ate too much at lunch and threw up in a big puddle in the toilet, but Esteban Zaragosa is a doctor and has seen a lot of gross pictures, so this was nothing. Dr. Esteban does an average of one major operation a day and has seen countless bloody internal organs, so its nothing. Dulcina Calvo, her eyes red with vomiting, said miserably: I Im going to vomit. Esteban Zaragosa led the petite person to the sink, turned on the faucet and told him to rinse his mouth and face. She was drunk and clumsy, Esteban Zaragosa was also covered in vomit and somewhat unbearable, and the man undressed her right away, in addition to his own. Dulcina Calvo became nervous: You what are you doing undressing me!. The man calmly said, Go take a shower. The tone of voice, really without a trace of lust. Dulcina Calvo shouted even louder, Ah, you want to rape me! . Esteban Zaragosa threw her straight into the tub, You think I have an appetite for this shit? Dulcina Calvos two big eyes narrowed in constion as she soaked in the bathtub. The man she had in front of her had too good a body! Drunk, oblivious and very daring, her slender little hands delved into the hard muscles of his chest. Lazaro Morejon since when do you work out? He remembered that Lazaro Morejon did not have such a hard body! The corner of Esteban Zaragosas mouth twitched, Dulcina Calvo!. Here! Dulcina Calvo unconsciously raised her small white arms. On her lips, with fierce heat, the man kissed her small mouth. Damn, the woman was so drunk, and he had the stomach to kiss her! Dulcina Calvo couldnt breathe, her little face reddened and her two small hands pped helplessly against the shoulders of the man in front of her. Esteban Zaragosa, with his dark face, gritted his teeth and said in a single word: Dulcina Calvo, take a good look, I am Esteban Zaragosa, not Lzaro Morejn! demon Esteban! You cant kiss me! Why? Esteban Zaragosa squinted and a dangerous glint shed across his dark eyes. Dulcina Calvo thought for half a day and couldnt think of a reason. Anyway, in short Im not going to kiss the devil Esteban . What, you hate me a lot? Esteban Zaragosas voice froze as he said this. Dulcina Calvo shrugged unconsciously, nodding one moment and shaking her head the next. However, Dulcina Calvo did not hate Esteban Zaragosa, but she saw him as her teacher, as her practice teacher, and she never dared to think of him that way. A rtionship with such a serious person had to be boring. And above all, he didnt like the demon Stephen! Seeing her thin white arms, wrapped around his chest, hidden in a corner of the bathtub, trembling pitifully, Esteban Zaragosa reached out his long arms and picked her up at once, forcefully pushing away the small hands that covered her chest. Have you ever been so frank with Lazaro Morejon? If Dulcina Calvo nodded, Esteban Zaragosa could not guarantee that he would not break her slender little neck. Dulcina Calvo made a confused attempt to nod, and as she did so, Esteban Zaragosa reprimanded, Think hard and answer seriously! Dulcina Calvo shook her head. The cloud that had hung over Esteban Zaragosas handsome face lifted a little. Drawing the petite, trembling girl into his arms, with her delicate back against his warm chest, Esteban Zaragosa squeezed her small hand and ced it against his thin lips and kissed her. Dont be afraid, I wont move you. Dulcina Calvo wanted to scream, to cry out for change. Pervert If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 224: Go home tonight, sleep in the guest room Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal directly to the group. I had gone out to lunch but had a meeting in the afternoon, so I couldnt miss work to go back to The Vis at Repulse Bay with Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal is pregnant and has the habit of taking a nap, and Adn Rouco has a room in his office where Estre Berrocal has been before, so this time she went in to rest without problems. So, Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and the man gently pulled her into his arms. Estre Berrocal curved her lips and tilted her face to ask, Whats up? Is there anything youve forgotten to show me?. Adn Rouco lowered his eyes and his gaze fell on her. Estre Berrocal had really forgotten, she still hadnt shown him the ring she had bought him. Im going to look for it. He had just left the paper bag nonchntly on the couch, and when he reached for it, his face was already slightly red. Giving a ring to Adn Rouco, something one would be embarrassed to do, was a sure thing. Estre Berrocal took out the little ck velvet box and said: I bought it with my eyes and my feelings, I dont know if you like it. Opening the little ck box, Estre Berrocal took out the simple mans ring, Is that okay with you?. Adn Roucos eyes sparkled with a hint of affection as he handed it to her, Put it on me. Estre Berrocal was pleased that he bought it so well. Gripping her slender fingers as she did so, she put it on, just the right size. The smile on her lips, shadowed a little, the little woman gave him a cross look and said, Technically, this wasnt my choice either, I looked at the style and Juliet Sarinana quoted me the size, I didnt think I knew you well enough to know the size of your fingers . Adn Rouco saw her jealousy and his thin lips curved, Shouldnt you be ashamed that, being the future Mrs. Rouco, you dont know me as well as other women? Estre Berrocal said with a straight face, Youre the one who should be introspective, you said that you and Julieta Sarinana were just friends. But why does she know you so well? How can she know you so well if you didnt give her a chance to know you?. Adn Rouco raised his eyebrows, Mrs. Rouco was jealous and rightly so. She was my psychiatrist and she had all the data on my body, I dont know how I remembered it so well, but I didnt take it to heart. Adn Rouco wrapped his arms around her slender waist and lowered his head to rest his forehead gently against hers. Estre Berrocal could understand that Julieta Sarinana, as her psychiatrist, knew some of her body statistics, but knowing even the thickness and size of her fingers was too much! Estre Berrocal had a little misunderstanding: Julieta Sarinana couldnt know the size of Adn Roucos fingers, could she? That thought made her face redden and she became angrier. Adam Roucos sharp dark eyes naturally saw the change of emotion in his face and asked amused, Its just the size of your finger, but Im sure you can guess if you see it more often, you just dont look at it.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Estre Berrocals little hand, clutching the corner of his shirt, tilted her little face and stared at him as she asked: She wouldnt even know what size you are there what size is there, would she?. Adam Roucos brow furrowed at first, then he quickly replied, his handsome face radiating a wry smile, Estre, what size are you talking about? An aplice question! Adn Rouco,e home tonight, you can sleep in the guest room. With those words, Estre Berrocal turned around to enter the room and was pulled by the man behind her and hugged from behind. So you mean give me a false indictment and let me sleep in the guest room? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 225: Emptying your shopping cart Is that heartless, didnt you just say I dont know you like I know any other woman? Estre Berrocal did not return his gaze to the man holding her from behind, Adn Rouco lowered his head, his thin lips brushed her ear, and he began muffled, It is true that Mrs. Rouco does not know me like other women who do not matter. I have not yet promised to marry you hmmm As soon as she looked up, her lips were blocked by the man. An affectionate kiss that fell suddenly. Estre Berrocal was kissed until her ears turned red. When Adam Rouco let go of her slightly, his fingers gently brushed her small face and said, They gave you a ring and you say you dont want to marry me? Estre Berrocal lowered her little face, took his slender hand, looked at the simple mans ring on his ring finger and pursed her lips as she said, I have a good eye. The ring, as it turned out, suited Adn Rouco perfectly andplemented his temperament. Adn Rouco raised his hand and rubbed her head, kissed her forehead and said, Well, whatever Mrs. Rouco buys fits her. Estre Berrocals lips curled up and, the next moment, she gave him a withering look and said, Julieta Sarinana also said you didnt like fondue. You should see how well Juliet Sarinana knew him, she was right. Im going to eat fondue with you once a week, huh?. Estre Berrocal was no longer angry, not because Adn Rouco was willing to eat potaje with her, but because Adn Rouco was willing to change his eating habits for her, and what if Julieta Sarinana knew him well enough, Adn Rouco could change those habits for her. But Estre Berrocal is not so arrogant and unreasonable as to ask Adn Rouco to go to a fondue with her. Besides, fondue is not something that is good for the body, and Adn Rouco does not like it, and is willing to skip it for her sake. Adn Rouco pinched the tip of his nose: Happy now? Are you going to let me sleep in the guest room tonight?. Im kidding. Im off to a meeting, you take a nice nap. Mmm. As Adn Rouco turned to leave, the small woman behind him reached over and grabbed him by the shirt, stood on tiptoe and nted a soft kiss on his thin lips. Then, again, he ran quickly into the living room. Before the warmth of Adn Roucos lips faded, Estre Berrocal had run into the living room and the mans thin lips, gently hooked. When Adn Rouco returned from the meeting, he rxed his whole body and tugged at the tie around his neck with his long fingers. When he pushed open the door to the living room, he found Estre Berrocal already lying on the bed, sleeping soundly, and when he approached, he could hear her faint, even breathing. She had her cell phone in her hand and had probably fallen asleep ying with it. Adn Rouco frowns slightly, wanting to get out of the habit, since cell phone radiation is not good for pregnant women. Reaching out, he snatches the phone from her hand, his fingertips identally touching the screen, which lights up, unlocked, with the same Amazon shopping cart disy. Adn Rouco takes the phone from her and looks at her shopping basket, which is a jumble of everything, mostly skin care and food. The mans eyesnd on the top of the phone page, with an imagebeled Double Eleven. In recent years, young people havee to regard the Double Eleven as a very important holiday, and although Adn Rouco has never celebrated it, and does not really participate in it, he knows a little about it. The mans long fingers, ticked through the entire shopping cart selection, paid, chose to add a new bank card, linked it and the payment was sessful. After paying, he exited Amazon and locked his phone. Estre Berrocal was falling asleep, only to feel a very warm embrace surrounding her. Immediately afterwards, her lips were also hot and her breath caught. Only when she couldnt breathe did her eyes open and before her was a handsome face magnified. Although she could see it was Adam Rouco, she was still dazed and pushed him gently with her small hands. After the man released her, Estre Berrocal, who had been asleep for a long time, asked in a muffled voice, Is the meeting over? Mmm. She copsed sleepily in his arms, squinting as she continued to sleep. Adam Roucos slender body half leaned over the bed, lowered his head and kissed his forehead, saying in a low, maic voice, Dont bring the phone to bed from now on, its bad for the eyes. I cant sleep without my phone, Im used to it. Estre Berrocal is only 20 years old and has many of the bad habits of young people. Adn Rouco intends to help her to break them little by little. Reading a paper book before bedtime is better than looking at your phone.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. After a while, Estre Berrocal walks over to her phone, opens it, logs into Amazon and asks, Adam, do you have anything to buy? Its almost double 11, so I can buy it all together and get a lot of money off the order. There was no response from Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal thought about it, how could someone like Adn Rouco, who was sitting on a mountain of money, care about a small discount like that on the Double Eleven? No matter, she is better off as a private individual and Adn Rouco is still a high roller. Im afraid Adn Rouco never buys anything on Amazon either. As soon as she entered Amazon and opened the shopping cart, Estre Berrocal realized that something was wrong and frowned. Strange, why is my shopping cart empty? Have I harmed myself by emptying it all out?. It cant be, she wasnt that handicapped. I clicked on my Taobao randomly and suddenly saw that there were fifteen pending shipments! When did you buy so many things? Was she sleepwalking when it was time to pay? Estre Berrocal held up her phone and addressed the motionless man next to her, Adam, did you touch my phone?. Hmm. Have you emptied my shopping cart for me? Is there a problem? The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, How did you pay?. Your phone, your shopping cart, you could only pay with your card, right? The man said very calmly, Fund a new card, an ount in your name, with some pocket money saved on it for you. Estre Berrocal did not seem very pleasant and was a bit out of breath. Adn Rouco frowned, thinking that Estre Berrocal was not interested in using his money, and his voice became a little colder: Whats the problem? Estre Berrocal grabbed her phone and half-heartedly blurted out, I was waiting for the double eleven discount, and now youve emptied my entire shopping cart, they wont give me the double eleven discount. adn Rouco, why are you such a loser?. The corners of the mans mouth twitched. Mr. Adam had tried to y a romantic game for once, and had disliked him for it. Estre Berrocal clicked on the items waiting to be shipped and resigned herself to her fate: No, Im going to refund all of this and buy it back in double 10. Mr. Adam was truly helpless. His future wife, it seemed, had a bit of a clear brain. Shouldnt a normal girl, right now, be hugging her boyfriends neck and telling him how much she loves him because he emptied her shopping cart? Estre Berrocal was still there, making her return. Mr. Adam held his forehead. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 226: My Wife Spends My Money, It’s Only Right For once, Adn Rouco, a romantic, was being treated with abject contempt by Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal exhales with a long sigh after having returned the fifteen pieces of the pending shipment. He looked at Adn Rouco and asked, Adn, dont you ever celebrate the holidays like Double 11? Is it necessary for me to have that kind of vacation?. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, Adn Rouco was so good he had Im so rich do I need to save money on a double holiday? written all over his face. Adn Rouco took a new card out of his wallet and handed it to her: The code, your birthday. Estre Berrocal took the card and asked, Why did it ur to you to give me a bank card out of the blue? It cost you a lot of money to buy me a ring, didnt it?. Estre Berrocal was stunned and said with a smile on her fingers, Over ten thousand, it really hurt me to buy it, Ive never bought anything over five thousand at one time since The Berrocal Company went bankrupt, but when I thought it was for you, I took the bait and bought it. Besides, Juliet Sarinana was there, wouldnt it be a shame if she didnt buy it? Adn Rouco raised his hand and rubbed her head, looking at her a little fondly. From now on, when you buy something, swipe this card. Would it be too disingenuous to use your money and give you a gift? Youre my person, my person, spend my money, its the right thing to do. Estre Berrocals little heart gurgled as if it were about to boil, bubbling pink. Adn Rouco rarely spoke of love, almost never, but when this man spoke of love, she simply could not resist. A little softly, she leaned into his arms, taking hisrge hand and ying with the ring on his ring finger. The more I look at it, the better I see it, I have a good eye. Adn Rouco growled softly: Life is short, but at your side it is very good. Adn Roucos phone rings, it rings for a while, Adn Rouco does not answer and simply hangs up. Estre Berrocal wonders, And if its an important call, why doesnt he answer?. Its just an annoying call, get up and go home. Estre Berrocal got up, put on her coat and followed Adn Rouco out of the office, where Adn Roucos cell phone rang again, but he still did not answer. Estre Berrocal was trying to get closer to see who was still calling her, when the man, more quickly, put that cell phone number on the cklist. Estre Berrocal told him: How rude you are, cklisting peoples numbers at random. He keeps harassing me, good thing I havent sued him. Estre Berrocal red at him and Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, Why are you looking at me? Estre Berrocal arched her eyebrows, reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist and sighed, Nothing, its just that I think my man is especially resolute and I particrly like him. When you like someone, its as if everything that person doeses with a beautifying filter. Adam Rouco, now I look at you with a beautifying filter and I think you are good all around, and I am very afraid that one day you will think I am not right for you. The man hooked his thin lips and said, Even if you look at me without the beauty filter, youll still find me fine. This man, conceited and self-absorbed. But how could he like it so much? Blue Night Bar. A young woman in a tight ck dress, holding a colorful cocktail in her hand, downed it in one gulp, her fingers clenching the ss tightly. Adam Rouco is really getting married! How can a woman dare to marry a man like him?. Juliet Sarinana yed with her ss, looking at the red wine swaying quietly in it, and said, What if, for example, that woman doesnt yet know about her condition? What do you mean? Vanesa Bartolome frowned, Adn Rouco would be cheating on his marriage if he really hid his condition!. That woman I even saw today, she bought Adam a ring and from the looks of it, shes getting licensed soon. Mocked Julieta Sarinana in a calm tone, seeing a glint of triumph in Vanesa Bartoloms gaze as she clenched her fists, and continued slowly, Why, didnt Adam answer your call just now? At the mention of this, Vanessa Bartolom became even more furious! You have left me speechless! It seems like he really wants to marry that woman. He doesnt want to see you, probably because hes afraid youll run to that woman and say something to her. Vanesa Bartolom growled, Who is that woman anyway?. Julieta Sarinana took out a folder from her LV bucket bag and pushed it in front of Vanesa Bartolome, Take a look, to be honest, this Estre Berrocal is not good enough for Adan. Vanesa Bartolome, even though youve only been with Adam for six months, Im sure theres a ce for you in Adams heart. If you hadnt been afraid that Adns illness would hurt you, you could have been the one to marry Adn. How could it be the turn of this Estre Berrocal?. Vanesa Bartolom stared at the picture of the woman in the folder, her eyes full of contempt. I dont believe this woman, who is not afraid that Adn Rouco has a split personality! By that time, Adn Rouco had changed so much that he could only find outter from Julieta Sarinana that Adn Rouco had two personalities, and that if the first personality of Adn Rouco was just cold and distant, the second personality of Adn Rouco waspletely paranoid. She recalls that when she identally touched the drawer he had locked, Adn Roucos second personality pushed her, broke her forehead and threatened to cut off her hand if she touched his things again.This belongs ? N?velDra/ma.Org. How could Vanesa Bartolom, as proud as she was, put up with such an attitude? The second personality of Adn Rouco, cruel, bloody and violent. Vanesa Bartolome soon fell out with Adn Rouco. What kind of international joke was she, Vanesa Bartolome, in her condition, to be with a psychopath? Over the years, she has been in the United States and has had several rtionships that didnt work out, probably because when youre young, its easy to meet someone too stunning and misce your life. After climbing the Everest that is Adn Rouco, Vanesa Bartolome discovered that she could never look at another man again. So he applied to the family business to return to his home country. But what he did not expect was that Julieta Sarinana would tell him that Adn Rouco would soon marry another woman. Vanesa Bartolom took another sip of her drink and, grabbing the folder, stood up and walked out of the bar, How is it possible that the man Ive been thinking about, Vanesa Bartolom, is marrying another woman!. Juliet Sarinanas red lips curved in a flirtatious manner as she took a slow sip from her ss of fine wine. There were things she couldnt do, but she could lend a hand to others. Neither Estre Berrocal nor Vanesa Bartolome knew anything about Adams world, only she did. Estre Berrocal took a bath and soon fell asleep in the arms of Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco was about to turn off the light in his arms when his cell phone rang and it was a text message. Dark eyes narrowed slightly as he opened the text message from the unknown number. You can cross out my number, you can avoid me, I hear youre getting married, I wonder if your fiance, knows that unknown side of you. Adn Rouco grabbed his phone, deleted the text message and cklisted the number as well. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 227: Men in love, flirtatious When Adn Roucoy back down under the sheets, the woman in his arms bent down to him, wrapping her arms around his waist and murmuring, Dont move, drill the wind cold. Adn Rouco lowered his head and kissed her forehead, saying softly, Mmm, dont move. Throughout the night, Adn Rouco did not close his eyes. If Estre Berrocal had known of his condition, she would have been afraid of him, like Vanesa Bartolom, who fled in terror from him, as far from a psychopath as she could be. The next morning, Estre Berrocal woke up and unconsciously touched the bed next to her. Adn Rouco was already up. Estre Berrocal cleaned herself up and expected to see Adn Rouco in the living room, but instead, there was a nice breakfast prepared on the table, next to a post-it note with Thucydides scribbled on it. Im going to the office first, I wont be with you for breakfast, be good guys and finish it. Estre Berrocal saw the message and a sweetness crept into her heart. Sitting at the table, looking at the sumptuous breakfast, she wonders, had she done all this? One bite of the torti and it tasted good, another bite of the sandwich and it tasted great. I had no idea that Adn Rouco had a talent for cooking. Estre Berrocal posed the breakfast and took a more forced and literary photo, thinking of going with her friends to show it. But it didnt feel right to him. So he sent it to Adn Rouco to ask his opinion. After all, she remembered that Adn Rouco had secretly asked her to marry him in the beginning, and that Adn Rouco did not seem to have any intention of arranging a wedding. Just because Estre Berrocal didnt care about the fictitious situation didnt mean she didnt love it. Adn Rouco had just arrived at the office when he received a message from Estre Berrocal. A leaked photo of a breakfast, it says, I want to send to a friend. Although it was a statement, the tone was inquisitive. His cautious tone made Adn Roucos heart ache as the mans long fingers guarded the breakfast photo and then entered his circle of friends, bringing the first. Estre Berrocal waited for a long time for a message from Adn Rouco, but he did not answer, and Estre Berrocal began to wonder if Adn Rouco did not like the idea of her making her rtionship public in his circle of friends. He turned to his circle of friends and saw a striking message. A familiar image of a breakfast, with the caption: Breakfast for Mrs. Estre Berrocal stared at the message for a few seconds in disbelief. I had been on Adn Roucos WhatsApp for a long time, but his circle of friends waspletely empty and he had never posted anything. Earlier, she had also skimmed through some articles that said, men with too clean a circle of friends, for the most part, dont deserve tomit for life. Although it was a dark chicken soup, Estre Berrocal wondered if Adn Rouco did not use his circle of friends because he did not like to reveal his private life or if he was simply hiding his rtionship history. But just now, Adn Rouco has made his first post! And it was an explosive one, too. It was an announcement to the world that he, Adn Rouco, was married. Estre Berrocal had been staring at the circle of friends with a chuckle when the WhatsApp rang and she sensed that it was Adn Rouco, leaving to return to the WhatsApp screen, and indeed, it was Adn Rouco who had returned her message. Have you read the circle of friends?. Estre Berrocal responded sweetly with two words: Yes. Adn Rouco asks again: Arent you going to answer anything? Estre Berrocal covered her face, she was so hot. It was as if I could feel his hot, deep gaze through the screen. Estre Berrocal returned to her friends and went topose a message. The picture was the breakfast picture, but what was I supposed to write? I wanted to write Breakfast made by my husband, but I thought it was too overwrought. In the end, I just edited it with a red heart and sent it off. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal are close friends. For example Esteban Zaragosa. The reason why Esteban Zaragosa added her was obvious, she was a good friend of Dulcina Calvo, and as the saying goes, being close to the water, Esteban Zaragosa wanted to find out some things about Dulcina Calvo from Estre Berrocal. So, when she saw Esteban Zaragosasment about Adn Roucos condition, her face got even hotter. It was as if it were a great secret uncovered, a little vain. Over here, Adn Rouco, watching that update of Estre Berrocal in his circle of friends, his thin lips curved in pleasure. Santino Yepes pushed his way in and saw the boss smiling first thing in the morning. After Adn Rouco posted the message, there were more than twentyments from his friends.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. In his WhatsApp, there are not many people close to him, not many businessmen, but all his friends. At that moment, friends who are not usually in contact with each other came out toment. Congrattions, why didnt you call me for a drink when you got married?. Congrattions, then Ill give you a big red package! Holy shit, did you really get married? There were some more unusualments in the background. Esteban Zaragosamented with two words: Coqueto. Nico Amengual sent a frowning emoji: As if you were the only one in the world who knows how to cook breakfast, you are very proud of yourself. Matthew Galvez sent a sneer emoji: Married is great, youre going to die sooner than you think. Adn Rouco replied to Matthew Glvez: Well, having a wife is great. He then left his circle of friends in a mostfortable mood. Santino Yepes, on the other side of the room, had never seen his boss smile so much. What is the problem, what is the problem? Santino Yepes coughed slightly and said, Boss, here are two documents I need you to sign. Adn Rouco took them, nced at them and signed them with a smile on his lips. After Santino Yepes left the office, he picked up his phone and went through the circle of his friends before seeing the same message from Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, and silently liked them both. He wondered why the boss was so happy to reveal their love affair. He is too mboyant, nothing like his familys cold, low-key boss! Santino Yepes is surprised Men in love are really flirty! Under the Rouco Group. Vanesa Bartolom got out of a red Ferrari, took off her ck sunsses, looked at the building and curved her red lips. Hm, he doesnt see you, so he cante to see you? Vanesa Bartolom stomped her heels and strutted into the Rouco Group building. Ten minutester, Santino Yepes knocked on the door of Adn Roucos office. Chief, there is a youngdy named Vanesa Bartolom who wants to see you. Adam Roucos dark eyes sharpened and his face was cold and icy, Send her in. Vanesa Bartolome entered the office and the first thing she said was, Adn Rouco, are you finally willing to see me?. I see you only because you keep harassing me. Harassment? How dare he say that his initiation of contact is just an act of harassment to him? Vanesa Bartolom was annoyed by Adn Roucos calmness. Adn Rouco, dont you want to know why Im going back to La Ciudad Santa?. Adn Rouco looked down at his work without raising his head, unconcerned by her arrival, and said coldly, What does it matter to me whether or not Miss Vanessa returns to La Ciudad Santa? You! Vanesa Bartolom gritted her teeth and then sneered, I know you have a hard temper, but you still hate me, dont you? You hate me for abandoning you. Adam Roucos hand, gripping the pen, gave a slight lurch as the pen thickened with clouds of ink on the paper. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 228: Getting along with the other Adán Rouco Adn Rouco is seated in a ck executive chair, his dark eyes are deep, his face is cold and his posture is protruding. Adn Roucos schizophrenia aside, this man is truly a divine favorite, a handsome, wise man with a discreet reserve in the way he moves. Vanesa Bartolome was so taken with this perfect Adn Rouco that she never felt the same way about any other man. When she learned of Adn Roucos illness, she realized that she had never really known this man, had never been involved in his unknown side. Vanesa Bartolomes feelings towards Adn Rouco areplicated, she is fascinated but afraid, even though she doesnt want to be with him, she is not going to stand by and watch him with another woman. She cant have him and doesnt want another woman to have Adn Rouco. Seeing that Adn Rouco remains silent, Vanesa Bartolome smiles softly, grabbing his arms, Why dont you say anything?. Adn Rouco slowly twists the cap of his pen without looking at her, What do you expect me to say to someone whoes to see me unannounced and uninvited, and who threatens me as soon as we see each other? The mans gaze was cold, and Vanesa Bartolome knew that Adn Rouco was really angry, because Adn Rouco hated being threatened, least of all by a woman. You know, I didnt mean to threaten you, you made me do it. Adam Roucosrge, slender hands folded nonchntly. Now that youve seen me too, what exactly did you mean when you saw me? Catching up on old times, I guess theres nothing to say between us. Adn Rouco, when your second personality appeared back then, it scared me a lot, I think any girl would have been shocked that her boyfriend was schizophrenic and the first thing she wanted to do was to hide, its a normal human reaction Before Vanesa Bartolome could finish her sentence, Adn Rouco interrupted with derision: So what, I must forgive you for having frightened you? Miss Vanesa, I have never med you and much less hated you, if you are here today to ask my forgiveness, its easy, I have forgiven you and you can go. Adam! frowned Vanessa Bartholomew, I have returned this time to find that I have always loved you, I Adn Rouco scoffed, Miss Vanesa, dont you want to tell me that your heart was in love with me while you were in love with other men? What, are you no longer afraid of my second personality? So much in love that you are willing to be with the psychopath as you call him? Vanesa Bartolom took a deep breath and said, I know youre angry now and Im not going to argue with you, but from what I know, your future wife, she doesnt seem to know about your condition either, does she? If she did know, can you guarantee that she wouldnt be afraid, that she wouldnt run away from you like I did then?. Adam Roucos dark eyes sank, then he said with assurance, She wont do it, Vanesa Bartolome, dontpare yourself to her, youre not worthy. Vanesa Bartolomes face turned red with anger and she gritted her teeth: Humph, are you so sure?. Of course, my future wife, with my second personality, gets along very well, without bothering Miss Vanessa. Vanesa Bartoloms eyes shed with astonishment and she was about to say something else when there was already a knock at the door. Knock, knock. Chief, the meeting is about to start and the directors are already here, waiting for you toe. Adn Rouco stood up and said coldly: Miss Vanessa, I am going to have a meeting, there is no farewell. Vanesa Bartolom clenched her fist, wanting to get angry, but she had to leave. When Vanesa Bartolom left her office, she shot a murderous nce at Santino Yepes at the door, who rubbed his nose and said kindly, Miss Vanesa take care, dont say goodbye. Vanesa Bartolom got into her car and sat down to calm her emotions. Adn Rouco had said that his future wife got along well with his second personality? How could that be? He did not believe that a normal person would not be afraid of the schizophrenic Adn Rouco. Vanesa Bartolom picked up the file sitting on the passenger side, her almond-shaped eyes narrowed on the file photo and snorted, Estre Berrocal, well see you soon, Id like to see what you can do to fill Mrs. Roucos position! Estre Berrocal was still mulling over her friends circle with the phone in her arms when Dulcina Calvos call came in. When she picked up the phone, it was Dulcina Calvos voice, agitated to the point of incoherence. Estre Berrocal, what, what do I do, I Estre Berrocal frowned, thinking something serious had happened, Whats wrong? Tell me nicely, dont be nervous. I I I I I I have slept with Esteban Zaragosa. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, and after a few seconds of silence, she said quietly: Well, goodbye to Lzaro Morejn and into the arms of Esteban Zaragosa, who I personally think is much more reliable than that scum Lzaro Morejn. I personally believe that Esteban Zaragosa is much more reliable than that scum Lzaro Morejn. This time, Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched: Estre Berrocal! Im sleeping with the devil Esteban, for Gods sake, I want nothing to do with him!. Could it be thatst night she had drunkenly forced herself on the demon Esteban? If that were the case, wouldnt the demon Stephenter wake up and break his neck? As if hearing a click, he unconsciously frowned. What did Esteban Zaragosa say? He hasnt woken up yet! I was wondering if I should hide first. The words were followed by a mans cold growl, Dulcina Calvo! Open the door for me! Ill stop talking to you for now! Well talkter. Dulcina Calvo hastily hung up the phone and leaned against the door panel, fearing that Esteban Zaragosa would knock on the door and enter. You cant open yet! Answer me a few questions first. Esteban Zaragosa stood in the doorway, his long fingers twisting between his eyebrows as he patiently watched the door. Ask! Did we we really had a one-night standst night? A one-night stand! The words, mocking Esteban Zaragosas nerves. With every word, he made Esteban Zaragosa bubble with fire. Esteban Zaragosa pushed anger into his chest, What do you think? Open the door! And a second question! Who started it first? The mans thin lips curved slyly, revealing a row of white teeth and a sly glint in his eyes as his thin lips spat out one word: You. Dulcina Calvo screamed against the door, she had to mess with the worst of them all! Inhaling deeply, exhaling, plucking up courage, opening the door with a downcast face, he hurriedly said, Although I forced youst night, but at least you are a man and I am a woman, how to say it is also you who is better, and it was my first time, I will not bother with you, lets pretend that it never happened The line of sight projected overhead froze. Dulcina Calvo gasped, her little body shuddered, and she slowly looked up On view, a seductive bare-chested man perfectly luscious abs Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Drink. Dulcina Calvo swallowed hard. Then, blushing, she covered her eyes with both hands, You, put your clothes on first!. What, are you afraid you wont be able to hold on? The very seductive The seductive chest, forcing a point of approach, pushed her against the door frame. Dulcina Calvo, I dont have one-night stands. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously asked, So what are you ying at?. Esteban Zaragosas thin lips curved, with a calcting glint in his eyes, Im just ying legal one-night stands. Dulcina Calvos head went nk and confused. A one-night stand? What the hell was that? If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 229: Who did you give your first time? Marry me. Esteban Zaragosa spat out those four words in a calm tone, as if to say that it was a nice and unusual day of four. Dulcina Calvo froze for two or three seconds before her fingers squeezed her thighs hard, this cant be real! Boy, that hurts! Master, master, you were just kidding, werent you? Marriage? Was the demon Stephen going to marry her? Dulcina Calvo could never have dreamed of sleeping with Esteban Zaragosa and waking up with Esteban Zaragosa threatening to marry her instead of breaking her neck! Something must have gone wrong. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes stared at her with a slightly arrogant attitude, What, you dont want to?. Dulcina Calvos heart cried out: Of course not! But he did not dare to say it, he just said, Master, you are a good cabbage, how can you let a pig like me take it? My family is very poor Dulcina Calvo praised him so much that Esteban Zaragosa interrupted her with a frown: What did you say, that Im good for a living? Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched as she exined without blushing: Yes, yes, you see how good you are at healing! Master, I heard hey, our deans daughter is interested in you, the deans daughter is the one who deserves you! Dulcina Calvo tried to escape, but Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her by the back of the neck and carried her back like a chicken. Why is this girl so light? Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed. Last night was my first time, you are responsible for me. A flock of crows flew over Dulcina Calvos head: Hell Esteban Zaragosa is over thirty years old and an old virgin? Dulcina Calvo blinked innocently at him, Master,st night was my first time too, why dont you see that we are even? Just because it was your first time too, all the more reason for us to end on a good note. For the first time, Dulcina Calvo realized that Esteban Zaragosa had more sophistry than she did! Dulcina Calvo thinks that, because her family grew up in poverty, she was able to survive, like a weed that thrives on a little fertilizer and dew. The teacher had no choice but to give her a pass, for fear that the girl would turn out to be mentally unstable and throw herself off a building, which would cause a social news story and make everyone look bad. So, regardless of the difficulties she encounters, Dulcina Calvo has her own way of dealing with them, even if that way is stupid, inconsiderate and even humiliating, but it works. But now, in the case of Esteban Zaragosa, Dulcina Calvo discovers that her rule of survival has failed her. She was too scared to spill her guts to the demon Esteban, and Esteban Zaragosa was not a hard man. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her faintly and then headed to the bathroom to wash up. I have a serious cleanliness problem, so you wont sleep with other men, and I wont sleep with other women. Dulcina Calvo froze in ce, the corners of her mouth twitching. What did that mean, that I couldnt have rtionships with other men in the future? But she didnt like him and didnt want to be with him. Now your rtionship was sexual partners? And its a one-on-one thing? Dulcina Calvo chased her into the bathroom and asked, Maestro, what is our rtionship now? Esteban Zaragosa stared at her for a few seconds, his thin lips opening and closing, Man and wife, but if you want, I think we can get married as soon as possible. No, no, no! Its too early to get married! Oh! Dulcina Calvos face turned white with fear and she waved her hand. Esteban Zaragosa turned his back on her and stepped into the shower room inside, his thin lips curved as Dulcina Calvo stood still, the mans sidelong nce saying, Still here? Do you want to wash together? No, no, no. Forget it. Dulcina Calvo turned her head and ran, heading for the living room and sitting on her ass on the couch, sorting out her messy emotions. This was horrible, a rtionship established in one night? Dulcina Calvo picked up her phone and texted Estre Berrocal: Esteban Zaragosa wants me to be his girlfriend! You think hes sick in the head! The boy must be very sick! Estre Berrocal, for her part, almostughed out loud when she received the message, and casually cut out a photo and sent it to Adn Rouco. He then replied to Dulcina Calvo, saying, Dulcina, do you feel something for Esteban Zaragosa, or not? Dulcina Calvo burst out, What feelings could I have for him! I dont know! She wailed and buried herself in her pillow, wanting to cry. She was just an apprentice, her boyfriend of three years had run off with another woman, she had lost her first time as a woman, and she was being chased by a king from hell! How could I have such bad luck? Estre Berrocal reassured her, If you really dont like Esteban Zaragosa, you should talk it over with him, but I think Esteban Zaragosa is a good candidate, you can try him. In what way is Esteban Zaragosa not as good as that garbage Lzaro Morejn? Dulcina Calvo thought about it Q, thinking Estre Berrocal was right, But Esteban Zaragosa is so inexplicable and you know what, he just told me it was his first timest night! I dont believe it! Hes a man in his thirties! How can he be a virgin? Why do you think he lied to me? I dont care if hes a virgin or if he wants to be my boyfriend or girlfriend and fuck me or something But then Dulcina Calvo thought: Im not rich, Im not powerful, Im not the most beautiful woman, nor the best in terms of body, so what could Esteban Zaragosa do to her? What could Esteban Zaragosa do to her? She could do to Esteban Zaragosa! Like get Esteban Zaragosa to give her an internship, praise her in her internship book and give her more leave than usual! It is even stranger to think that Esteban Zaragosa, like the heroes of the dominatrix texts, is in love with his heart or his kidneys? Dulcina Calvo shuddered with fear and hastily covered her heart and kidney, still alive and kicking, while she had a mental image of Esteban Zaragosa holding a sharp, shiny scalpel, striding towards her, showing his white teeth and a wickedly cold and bloodthirsty smile with The scalpel was gesturing over her body to know which piece would be better to cut first, by the looks of it, like a feast!Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Dulcina Calvo shuddered and clutched her pillow. Estre Berrocal did seem a bit surprised when she saw Dulcina Calvo say that Esteban Zaragosa was a virgin. Esteban Zaragosa must be about the same age as Adn Rouco, a good man in his thirties who used to be clean and puritanical? Moreover, it is unlikely that Esteban Zaragosa did not have a history of rtionships. Estre Berrocal went to ask Adn Rouco because she wanted to help Dulcina find out and because she was curious. Dulcina says that Esteban Zaragosa said she was a virgin C is that true? Adn Rouco, who received this WhatsApp message, raised an eyebrow and jokingly replied, Asking your husband about whether another man is a virgin, Estre, how do you expect him to answer? Estre Berrocal blushed hotly: Im talking to you about a serious matter, Im asking about Dulcina. Whether Esteban Zaragosa is a virgin or not, I am not sure, but I have never seen Esteban Zaragosa in a rtionship, let alone with a girlfriend. If Dulcina Calvo is worried that Esteban Zaragosas private life is tooplicated, its no concern, Esteban Zaragosa is very clean. Estre Berrocal digresses a bit, if Esteban Zaragosa is really a virgin, what about Adn Rouco? Which woman did he give his first time to? Every woman has the luxury of being the first, the first and thest in the heart of the man she loves. Estre Berrocal is no exception. It hadnt urred to her, but Esteban Zaragosas affair with Dulcina made her think of it, and she felt an inexplicable heartburn in her heart. He envied the woman who had all the first fruits of Adn Rouco, and felt jealous at the same time. He typed for ages in the WhatsApp dialog box, deleting and editing, editing and editing, editing and editing, and finally asked sidelong, Adam, the first time you stole. How old were you when you first stole the forbidden fruit? How old were you when you first stole the fruit? Adn Roucos lips deepened into a smile at the question. Guess. Estre Berrocal choked, it must have been too soon, after all, as handsome as Adn Rouco was, he must have had a lot of girls chasing him when he was in high school, right? Did Adam Rouco ever fall in love too soon? Institute? University? Neither. Estre Berrocal frowned. She hadnt fallen in love since high school, had she? He did not ask more for fear that it would bring back memories of Adn Roucos youth; is it not said that every man has a time in his life when he was young? And every man, unusually, longs for his own youthful days, and may one day go in search of his youthful goddess. When Esteban Zaragosa came out of the bathroom after his shower, he saw Dulcina Calvo slumped on the sofa. When he approached, he found that she was crying into a pillow, weeping silently, with only a trickle of tears. Esteban Zaragosas heart skipped a beat, he sat down and asked her: Why are you crying? His voice was as cold as ever, but tinged with a rare concern. Dulcina Calvo wiped her tears, sniffed her nose, sat up and said, Nothing, I just feel unlucky because I just got dumped by a bastard and lost my virginity. You me me? the tone of his voice, cold and cutting. Dulcina Calvo shook her head: Its my fault for getting drunk, its not your fault, after all, youre a victim too, but, Master, I think wed better stop in time. It was just a dream, we kept our mouths shut, and no one will know! I promise I wont tell the millennial daughter of the deans family. Id rather be wrong than stop in time. Esteban Zaragosa said these words in a cold tone and got up and went to the bedroom to change, leaving behind a dumbfounded Dulcina Calvo. When Esteban Zaragosa picked up his phone, he received a message from Adn Rouco. Congrattions, as expected. Estre Berrocal was bored alone at home and had almost no skin care products in her house, so she went to the downtown mall. It was a small weekend and the mall was crowded. Estre Berrocal bought a set of skin care products for pregnant women and paid for it with the bank card that Adn Rouco had given her yesterday. After the check, she was in a good mood and had to make lunch alone at home, so she thought she would take lunch with her and walked while putting the bank card in her wallet. I bumped into someone. Vanesa Bartolom frowned with displeasure and was speechless at the sight of the woman in front of her. Pop. The money clip Vanesa Bartolom was holding fell to the ground and a photograph fell out of it. Estre Berrocals eyes flickered to the photo that had fallen to the floor. It was no one else, I knew it perfectly well, it was Adn Rouco. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 230: He’s the Best Man in the World When Estre Berrocal bent down to pick it up, she handed it to Vanesa Bartolom and apologized, Miss, Im sorry I bumped into you earlier. Vanesa Bartolome shook her head and took the photo, Its okay, I wasnt looking at the road either. Who are you in this picture? Estre Berrocal was really curious, what was the rtionship between the woman in front of her and Adn Rouco, and how had shee to have a picture of Adn Rouco? The photograph appeared to be a few years old, but had been carefully preserved by its caretaker and was nice and new. Vanesa Bartolom let out a softugh and mentioned in a low voice, Ah, its my ex-boyfriend. Estre Berrocal froze in ce, evidently not expecting to go on a random excursion and bump into someone, and in fact, Adn Roucos ex-girlfriend! Although she had been prepared for the fact that Adn Rouco, a man in his thirties, could have no romantic history, she could not help butpare herself to Adn Roucos ex-girlfriend when she stood in front of her. It was clear that the taller woman in front of her was slightly better than her in every way. Its not that she has an inferiorityplex, but Vanesa Bartolom is not the same type of woman she is in terms of looks and style of dress. Vanesa Bartolome is more of a working woman. But then, didnt Adn Rouco say that he didnt like the strong woman type? Could it be because he had been hurt by a strong woman? Vanesa Bartolom, seeing his confused look, asks him, Do you know my ex-boyfriend?. Estre Berrocal rubs the back of her neck, a little embarrassed: I didnt think it was such a coincidence that I met Adn Rouco. Really? Its too much of a coincidence, youre the of Adn Rouco Estre Berrocal graciously admits: Girlfriend. Vanesa Bartolomughed out loud and held out her hand: Hello, my name is Vanesa Bartolom. Lunchtime was approaching and Vanesa Bartolome invited Estre Berrocal to lunch, and Estre Berrocal was too embarrassed to turn her down, not to say that she was still a little tempted to ask her something she didnt know. He chose a modest French restaurant and ordered eight dishes, both meat and vegetarian, and some Chinese dim sum. Vanesa Bartolom sighed: Ive been in America for five years and Ive just returned, its been a long time since Ive eaten at home. Estre Berrocal nodded and said, I also spent three years abroad and its true that the food abroad is not as appetizing as at home. Vanesa Bartolom, while eating, looked around the array of skin care products sitting next to Estre Berrocal and said, The audience for this brand, which seems to be mostly pregnant women, doesnt have much efficacy, are you are you pregnant? Estre Berrocal paused with teary eyes and unconsciously denied, saying, I have sensitive skin, thats why I bought this brand. Vanesa Bartolom hooked her red lips, saw the diamond ring on her ring finger,ughed lightly and asked, Are you and Adam getting married? Estre Berrocal saw no point in lying about such things, but kept her eyes open: Soon, no specific date has been set. Then, when the timees, invite me to the wedding banquet. Estre Berrocal just smiled and said nothing, when Vanesa Bartolome added: I didnt expect Adn Rouco to get married one day, it was so unexpected. Estre Berrocals hand, holding her fork, gave a gasp: Why wont she get married?. Adn Rouco is not getting married? Vanesa Bartolom takes a sip of her juice, eyes fixed on her, and asks, Miss Estre, how long have you and Adn Rouco been together? Quite a long time. In fact, if you dont count the surrogacy three years ago. In fact, if you dont count the surrogacy three years ago, she and Adn Rouco have been together for just under six months. You dont know him well enough, cant you see that he can be very different at times?. No, hes very nice, hes just a little short-tempered and not very expressive. Adn Roucos character was indeed a bit shady, but I could really feel how good he was to her. Vanesa Bartolom shook her head, Miss Estre, you misunderstand me, I mean, dont you think that Adns personality is so different at certain moments, so different that it doesnt seem like he should react the same person? Or is it that Miss Estre has been with him too little time to have seen Adn Rouco like this? Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, Miss Vanesa, what exactly do you mean?. Five years ago, I broke up with Adam before I left for America, do you know why I broke up with him?. Seeing Estre Berrocal pursing her lips in silence, Vanesa Bartolom slowly ate her food while saying: Because sometimes he turns out to be someone I dont know at all, I dont know if you understand me when I say this, but Miss Estre, I advise you to be prudent. Dont marry Adn Rouco so easily when you dont know him well. Estre Berrocal put down her fork, dissatisfied: Miss Vanesa, Im having this meal with you just to be polite, but if you keep provoking me with Adn Rouco, I dont think Ill have to eat anymore. Estre Berrocal, carrying her things, got up at once and prepared to leave. After two steps, she stopped and said coldly, You dont know how to appreciate the kindness of Adn Rouco, which is why five years ago you were destined to break up with him, and now that you have, you should leave him alone in his present life. Vanesa Bartolom dropped her fork, growled coldly and said, If I told you that Adn Rouco suffers from a split personality disorder and that at any moment he could be aplete stranger to you, would you dare to go along with him even if he did? Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat and her eyes trembled with tears. What, a split personality disorder? Estre Berrocal pressed her palms together, turned around, stared at Vanesa Bartolom and said, word for word: Even if Adn Rouco turned out to be someone else, I wouldnt be in as much of a hurry to get away from him as you are. Hm, thats easy for you to say, Estre Berrocal, when one day you have seen Adn Rouco like this, you will surely be like me, a man suffering from a mental illness, arent you afraid? He may one day be someone else, unconscious and hurt you. Psychosis? mocks Estre Berrocal: Miss Vanesa, did you really love Adn Rouco? Who are you to say that he is a psychopath? The Adn Rouco I spent time with, he was wonderful, in my eyes he was the best man in the world, please dont denigrate him. With these words Estre Berrocal turned around and left the restaurant. When he left the restaurant, his mind was scrambled. Vanesa Bartoloms words were still echoing in his ears. Was it true that Adn Rouco had a dual personality disorder? If so, why hadnt he told her? After getting into the cab, Estre Berrocal sent a message to Adn Rouco. I went out to do some shopping and passed by the Rouco Group, I wanted toe and see you, are you busy now?. There, there was no response to his message, but a direct phone call.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. As soon as he picked up the phone, Adn Rouco asked him: Where are you? Im going to send Santino Yepes to pick you up. Dont bother, Im already in a cab, Ill be there in a few minutes. Adn Rouco said, Yes, and asked in a soft voice, What did you buy over there? Some random skin care products, Im running out of the ones I have at home. Youre in the first trimester and the doctor says you have very low progesterone, so you have to be more careful. Adam, all of a sudden youre talking a lot, nagging like an old woman. But his scolding her made her feel very sweet. Adam Rouco frowned and said, somewhat seriously, If you dont behave, Im going to have you tied up from now on, and now its very Estre Berrocal interrupted him and said in her tone: I know, it is a very serious moment and I will behave myself. From now on I wont go out without your permission, okay?. Estre Berrocal paid the money and got out of the car, Im here, I have to get into the elevator, theres no signal, I wont talk to you. When Estre Berrocal arrived at Adn Roucos office, he approached her, took what was in his hand and sat down on the sofa with his arm around her. Are you tired? Estre Berrocal shook her head: No, pregnant women are not that fragile. Adn Rouco held out his ss, Estre Berrocal took it and took a few generous sips of water. Have you had lunch? Estre Berrocal rubbed her stomach: Not a few bites, now Im a little hungry. I will ask Santino Yepes to order whatever you want. Whatever you want, some porridge or something. Adn Rouco pressed the inte and told Santino Yepes to order a meal from Ippudo. Estre Berrocal kept looking at him. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: Is he still looking at me, does he miss me?. She put down her ss of water and tilted her head into his arms, her voice soft. I missed you a little, thats why I came to see you, but would I bother you at work?. You know that and you still came looking for me? The man sneered. She tilted her face, looked at his handsome chin, and said, Adam, is there something youre hiding from me? Why do you ask? Estre Berrocal tugged at the corner of her lips, You havent told me when your first time was. Adn Rouco looked at her amused, his eyes alight, Are you that interested in the matter? Dont I have a right to know when Im about to tie the knot with you?. And if I tell you, wont you be jealous? And wont you be angry? Estre Berrocal shook her head, Im definitely not angry, Im not a child anymore, its normal that youve had a few rtionships, youre not a brat, youre an old man at your age, theres nothing wrong with an old man having a bit of experience Who are you calling old? Oops At the mention of age, Adn Rouco bes a bit sensitive. Estre Berrocal ingratiates herself tenaciously: In my eyes, you are the youngest and most handsome man in the world!. In your face? Estre Berrocal rubbed his face in it: Not to my face, you do. Dont change the subject, you have to tell me your sentimental history, mine is easy and you know it perfectly well, but I dont know anything about yours. The man looked at her with a serious gleam in his eye, Are you that interested in learning about my past? Estre Berrocal nodded gravely. Star, my past life was not as morous as you think, there was darkness, times when I couldnt do anything, and a man with self-respect doesnt want to tell the woman he likes, his past frustrations. But I want to hear it, and I want to share it for you, even if its embarrassing. But if you dont want to talk about it, I wont force you. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 231: Mrs. Rouco, it is an honor to have you as our family. Adam Rouco looked deeply at the small woman in his arms, his brow furrowed slightly as he pursed his lips, Estre, maybe someday I will be aplete stranger to you, and such a me, would you still want to get to know her? Thats why I want to get to know you even better, and if one day you be aplete stranger to me, Im ready for it. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and said: Adam, do you know who I met today? To whom? Estre Berrocal did not want to say it, but she felt bad for hiding it: Vanesa Bartolom. Adam Roucos dark eyes sank, Vanesa Bartolome, how did you meet her?. This Vanesa Bartolome, after being ignored by him today, had the audacity to go to Estre Berrocal! Estre Berrocal exined: I met her when she was shopping at the mall and she dropped her purse on the floor and I saw your picture, so. Adam, can you tell me about you and Vanesa Bartolome? I dont want to find out about your past from someone else every time I find out. Since Im going to find out sooner orter, why dont you tell me yourself?. Vanesa Bartolom is my ex-girlfriend, with whom I had a six-month rtionship five years ago. So, why did you break up, can you tell me? Adam Roucos dark eyes were deep as he looked at her, and he spoke solemnly, word for word: Estre, listen carefully to what you are about to say, and maybe after hearing it, you will change your mind about getting your license with me, and I will respect your decision. I broke up with Vanesa Bartolom because I have a disease that is not known to man, a disease that is rare. tenuous, until one day I be someone else, or, I force the other personality so that it can never reappear. Estre Berrocals eyes reddened as she heard the calm tone of his statement, So, did Vanesa Bartolom just say that you are mentally ill and she has abandoned you? Isnt it? That in itself is a form of mental illness, Star, you have the right to break up with me now, Im not going to stop you, as for the baby youre carrying in your belly Before Adn Rouco could finish his words, Estre Berrocal had already pulled his neck down with both hands and brought her lips close to lock his thin lips. She told him eagerly: I forbid you to break up with me, just because you have a dual personality disorder, you dont love me. I forbid you, Adn Rouco, listen it is not your fault that you are sick, I will stay with you in therapy, but I forbid you to say that you break up. His forehead rested gently on hers, his fingertips gently wiped the tears from her small face, and heughed softly, Arent you afraid? Vanesa Bartolom avoided me like the gue at first. Estre Berrocal frowned and said, fighting for him, Vanesa Bartolom doesnt love you at all, if she really loved someone, how could she leave him just because he is sick? Who is Vanesa Bartolom to call you a psychopath, she doesnt deserve to be your girlfriend and she doesnt deserve your like. Adn Rouco lowered his head and kissed the tip of her nose, saying sweetly, Its true that Vanesa Bartolome has never liked me either. But Wasnt she an ex-girlfriend of yours?. I did have two or three rtionships, but they all ended in nothing. A chuckle escaped Estre Berrocal: So, . you say you dont have much affection for those ex-girlfriends of yours?. Adn Rouco looked at her somewhat delighted and a smirk crept under his eyes, You seem to be d that Vanesa Bartolome has left me. Estre Berrocal coughed slightly, blushing a little, and said matter-of-factly, If I hadnt left you, how would it have been my turn? She rubbed against his arms, took his hand and continued, I have to thank the women who left you, if it wasnt for them I wouldnt have met such a good man. Star, Im not as good as you think. Maybe one day my second personality will emerge and hurt you. At the mention of this second personality, Estre Berrocal racked her brains and said, with some suspicion, What exactly does your second personality look like? Vanesa Bartolom has seen her, and scared her straight to the United States. But Adn Rouco was again a bit puzzled; that night in S, when he had broken up, it was supposed to be his second personality that had spent the whole night with Estre Berrocal, but afterwards, the personality that Estre Berrocal had described did not match at all with the one that Vanesa Bartolome had described. The personality that Vanesa Bartolome had seen was brutal, cold-blooded and impersonal, but Estre Berrocal said she was kind. Yes, Adam! said Estre Berrocal, with a sh of light, do you remember the night before we came back from S.? That night you became very different, like a different person, and the next day, when I asked you about it, you didnt remember anything, and then I got upset with you, could it have been your other personality that I spent that night with? Yes. Estre Berrocal blushed and said: But I got along well with him, and he called me sweetheart. What, you seem to be fond of him? The male voice above her head suddenly became clear and cold. Estre Berrocal looked up at her cold, arrogant cheeks, Youre not jealous of yourself, are you? Estre Berrocal continued, O Adn Rouco the other night, especially gentle, you have never been so gentle with me. The man snapped his wrist, Have you fallen in love with him?. Estre Berrocal blinked, only to find the question so twisted. Evidently it was all him, another of his consciences. I dont like any man but me. He deliberately irritated him, But he is you. Adn Rouco gritted his teeth and released her, keeping his cool. Estre Berrocal approached him, no longer joking, and said earnestly, Even if that personality is smooth, youre still the one I like, and when I go out next time, Ill make sure it looks good, and Ill make sure it doesnte out and disrupt our normal life again! The corner of Adn Roucos mouth twitched. Do you think hell listen to you? Estre Berrocal was particrly confident: Yes she will, she is very fond of me, she hugs me and calls me dear, if she doesnt pay attention to me . The mans sharp, cold eyes poked her, Estre Berrocal, are you proud of yourself? When he didnt get a response from her, the mans voice froze even more, You want to cheat? Should she tell Adn Rouco that she had been hugged, touched and kissed by his second personality that night and had especially enjoyed it? Estre Berrocal said dryly, You should be d that I had a good time with your second personality, whatever your side is, you are still you, your second personality would scare Vanesa Bartolom, but she is so soft with me, Adn, do you think we are made for each other?. Even she felt a little shameless after saying that, her face flushed. Adam Roucos dark eyes were deep as ink and his face was serious: Are you really not afraid? Estre Berrocal reached out and wrapped her arms around him, shaking her head in the crook of his neck. No, as violent as your other personalities are, theyre part of you and Im not going to get sick of them. Ill try to get along with your second personality. Inexplicably, Adn Rouco was a bit bitter at the time. Adn Rouco hugged her and warned her, somewhat embarrassed: I dont like it. Estre Berrocal kissed his chin and nodded earnestly, Well, I only like you. If someday he doesnt give me back to you, Ill fight him for it. The next morning, Adn Rouco is sitting at the table having breakfast when Estre Berrocal gets halfway through and runs off to her bedroom. When he leaves, he already has his ID card and passport in his hand. She stood in the sunlight, eyebrows arched, and smiled at him, Adam, lets get marriedter! I dont want to wait for Friday. Adam Roucos fingers, which held the silver fork, gave a twitch.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Star, have you really thought about it?. Estre Berrocal, impatient, red at him and said, Adn Rouco, you are always determined, how is it that you have asked me no less than three times about this matter, or is it that you no longer want to marry me? Adn Rouco lost his smile. For the first time in his thirty years of life, he seemed to have be as hesitant and matronly as a woman. Adn Rouco extended his long, slender hand to her and Estre Berrocal ced it in his palm. His hands were thin and fleshy, but notcking in strength, and she felt secure in his firm grip. Adn Rouco pulled her to sit in his arms and gently brushed her forehead and the tip of her nose, his thin lips brushing hers, his voice low and maic: Since you are so sincere, I say yes to your proposal, Mrs. Rouco. In Estre Berrocals mind, it was as if a sky of fireworks had blossomed, sweetness, spreading rampantly in her heart. On a weekday, in the morning at the RegistroCivil, there were very few people. When the time came to take the wedding photos, Estre Berrocal regretted it. He had forgotten that there were wedding photos to be taken. She should have known better,e well dressed and not wearing any makeup, just lipstick, and when they came out with the little red book, Estre Berrocal regretted it. If it hadnt been my first wedding and I wasnt familiar with the process, I would havee dressed up for wedding photos. Adn Rouco looked at her with amusement: What, you want to get married a second time? Estre Berrocal picked up the little red book and felt it heavy in her hands, as if she were carrying half the world with her. Am I dreaming? Adn Rouco curled his fingers and pped him on the forehead. Estre Berrocal touched her forehead and said: Is this a marriage? And it was two little books when the divorce was final What nonsense? Estre Berrocal was quick to say h, h, h. Adn Rouco took her hand, brought it to his lips, kissed the diamond ring and said in a deep voice, Mrs. Rouco, it is an honor for Mr. Adn to marry you. Estre Berrocal, sweet to the flower, threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck at the door of the RegistroCivil, stood on tiptoe and kissed his fine lips: Mr. Adn, for the rest of your life, take care of yourself. Not far away, inside a ck car, Analena Lozada clenched her fingers and dug them into her palm, her knuckles pale and bloodless. Didnt you say that Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal couldnt be together as long as I was back? So what happens now? They even have a marriage license. She was joined in the car by Julieta Sarinana. Juliet Sarinana looked at the sweet couple embracing in front of the RegistroCivil, her red lips curved coolly as she said, So what if they are married, nowadays, you can still get divorced if you are married. Analena Lozada gritted her teeth, Adn Rouco was so happy now, hecked nothing, one day he would lose everything he had now! Dr. Julieta, I know you want to climb up to Mrs. Roucos position, I can help you, but who are you to ask me to help you? On the basis that I know, the weaknesses of Adn Rouco. Analena Lozada snorted, Youre not going to tell me that Adn Roucos weakness is Estre Berrocal, are you?. If I were Estre Berrocal, would I have to tell you? But before that, I need to know what you intend, and if you are Analena Lozada or not Juliet Sarinanas sharp eyes examined the woman in front of her. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 232: This Analena Lozada is an imposter Analena Lozadaughed softly: If I am not Analena Lozada, why am I exactly like her? Youre a doctor, you should know if Ive had a knife stuck in this face, or not. Juliet Sarinanas frown loosened slightly as she said, I was overthinking it. Since we are in the same boat, you should trust me. Tell me, what is this Achilles heel of Adn Rouco, exactly?. Juliet Sarinana pursed her red lips and said, Adam has a split personality disorder. What do you mean? Analena Lozadas eyes sparkled with surprise. You heard right, he has a split personality disorder and when his condition bes acute, he develops a second personality. Analena Lozada narrowed her watery eyes and asked, And do you know how to force her second personality? Julieta Sarinana red at Analena Lozada, What the hell do you want?. What, are you worried? It would do you good to force the second personality of Adn Rouco, who doesnt know Estre Berrocal, right? And you, as a psychiatrist, you shouldnt have any problems ending up with Adn Roucos second personality, right? But I dont want to hurt Adn, Analena Lozada, and whatever you do, Im not going to care, but I have a lower limit, and that is not to give away Adns condition, much less hurt him. Analena Lozadas phone rang and the caller ID read, Jonathan Tasis. He didnt pick up immediately and Juliet Sarinana frowned, What, Jonathan Tasis calls you and you dont answer it?. Analena Lozada purses her lips and hangs up. From the other end of the phone came a soft male voice: Analena, where are you, Exaltation called me to tell me you were out? Analena Lozada bit her lip and said: Ah, I went shopping, Ill be home in a few minutes. Shopping? I thought you were the most impatient of shoppers. Ive just gone out to do some shopping and Ill be back in a little while. What mall are you at, Im going to send Tulio Moralez to pick you up. Analena Lozadas brow furrowed, No need. Analena, behave yourself and dont make me worry. Finally, Analena Lozada got out of order and gave the name of the shopping center. After hanging up the phone, Julieta Sarinana scoffed, Jonathan Tasis has been so good to you, what dont you have to be happy about? Now that you are back alive, why did you have to separate Adam and Estre Berrocal?. Analena Lozada, I dont understand your motives. When Adam Rouco made me fall into the sea, and I was separated from Jonathan Tasis for ten years, who can make up for those ten years? Of course I want him to taste the loss of the love of his life too! Analena Lozada took a cab and arrived at the Angina Shopping Center and hurriedly got out of the car, luckily Tulio Moralez had not yet arrived. He waited at the Angina Mall for about five minutes when a ck Bentley slowly pulled up. Tulio Moralez got out of the car and opened the door for her, Miss Analena, please get in. Analena Lozada got into the car and pursed her lips: Mr. Tulio, take me home. But, President Jonathan asked me to pick her up at the office, he said he missed her and wanted to see her. Analena Lozada took a deep breath and only felt her scalp tingle. Facing a man I didnt know well and having to put up with all the good things he did to her was not a happy process, it was torture. When they arrived at Yahua Film and Television Company, Tulio Moralez took Analena Lozada to Jonathan Tasis office. Jonathan Tasis seemed to have just finished a videoconference, and Analena Lozada sat down on the sofa with a certain formality, while over there, Jonathan Tasis was already getting up and walking towards her. I thought you went shopping at the mall, why are you empty-handed?. Analena Lozada was stunned and lied, Oh, I wanted to buy skin care products, but I looked and decided none were really for me, so I didnt buy any. Jonathan Tasis sat next to her and took her in his arms, hisrge hands gently caressed her cheeks as he adored her, Let me know what you want and Ill have someone go get it for you. No, it is not necessary. Jonathan Tasis dark eyes bore into hers with deep affection, and he spared no praise, Well Analena has great skin, even after ten years, she still looks like a child. Analena Lozada was stunned and lost in thought for a moment: was this the man her sister had fallen in love with? This man, to her, was undoubtedly perfect, gentle, handsome, and would look at no other woman but her. But she, not Analena Lozada And the man in front of her, who adored her to the point of exhaustion, was one of those to me for her sisters death. Jonathan Tasis, back then did youe to see me after I fell in the water that year? Jonathan Tasis dark eyes were trembling, obviously not expecting Analena Lozada to suddenly ask this question, I looked for you for a whole year, everyone said I was crazy, how could a living person, who fell into the sea, still be alive after a year. Analena Lozadas eyes were slightly sour, Have you ever thought that if you and Adn Rouco hadnt taken me to Beach Ind, I wouldnt have been separated from you for ten years? I have, and every night for ten years I have confessed that I regret having taken you to such a dangerous ce, that I regret not having protected you adequately. Jonathan Tasis took her neck and rested it gently against his forehead, sighing quietly, Analena, can you forgive me? For the rest of my life, every second of the next, I dont want to be separated from you anymore. Jonathan Tasis Thats not what you used to call me, Analena, call me Jonathan or Ill think youve always hated me. Jonathan? Is that what my sister called this man? Analena, call me a few more times, I want to hear it. Analena Lozadas ears got hot. Jonathan Tasis smiled slightly, looking at her slightly flushed and clear face with soft eyebrows, Analena is shy. Knock knock knock! A knock came at the door. Analena Lozada gently pushed him away, Somebody. Jonathan Tasis thin lips curved and he released it in good humor. Come in. Tulio Moralez pushed his way in and said, President Jonathan, Miss Irene Guillen is here and says she wants to see you now. Jonathan Tasis looked at Analena Lozada next to him and said coldly, Tell her I am not avable at this time. Okay. The office door, once again, closed. Analena Lozada asked, Who is Irene Guilln?. Jealous? Has Jonathan Tasis ever had a woman other than his sister to pine for in these ten years? For example, that Estre Berrocal who looks a bit like her sister, has Jonathan Tasis ever had a heart attack? When Jonathan Tasis saw her silence, he thought she was very angry and exined, Irene Guilln is the daughter of my stepmother, my nominal sister, and by the way, that Irene Guilln has also been the sister of Estre Berrocal, her mother, who has taken her to get married several times. Analena Lozadamented objectively: His mother, then, seems to be a formidable character. Jonathan Tasis stared at her serious little face, couldnt help but smile, raised his hand to rub her head and said, Even if she and her mother were powerful, they wouldnt be a threat to you, with me I wont let you be bullied by anyone again. She was taken into the arms of Jonathan Tasis and could feel the deep love the man felt for her sister. But how long can a mans deep lovest? Have you had any other women in these ten years? She didnt believe it, Jonathan Tasis hadnt had any women in those ten years. Would you believe me if I said no?. Analena Lozada shook her head in disbelief. Why dont you believe me, dont you have faith in yourself or in me, Analena, you have been gone for ten years, my heart has also been dead for ten years, and in those ten years my mind has been all about how to deal with Adam Rouco, how I could have the energy to like other women?. Analena Lozada could not resist asking, So what now, are you still dealing with him?. Youre back, what do I care about him, he can do what he wants, as long as you stay with me its like I have the whole world. A man like Jonathan Tasis, who said such beautiful things, could not help but be moved by them. On the other side of the door, another knock was heard. Tulio Moralez: President Jonathan, Miss Irene Guillen refuses to leave and wants to see you, I cannot persuade her. Jonathan Tasis restrained his temper, smiled softly and said to Analena Lozada, Ill go take care of her. The man was getting up when Analena Lozada suddenly grabbed him by the hand: You can let Miss Irene in. Jonathan Tasis did as he was told, Yes. Irene Guilln enters and sees Jonathan Tasis and Analena Lozada sitting on the sofa. Irene Guillen rushed in on her heels, Brother Jonathan, I have something to tell you!. Jonathan Tasis pursed his thin lips and said in a cold voice, Speak. Brother Jonathan, what I have to tell you is very important, will you excuse us?. Irene Guilln gave Analena Lozada a hostile look. Jonathan Tasis said with some impatience, If you have something to say, say it, Analena is my fiance, not a stranger. Irene Guillns brow furrowed, surprised by the news, Brother Jonathan! You must not be fooled by this woman! Think, how can a person fall into the sea for ten years and not die! Brother Jonathan, you must believe me! She is certainly not Analena Lozada! Jonathan Tasis growled, Thats enough! Brother Jonathan, I am telling the truth! Its strange that this woman hase to you after ten years of news! Jonathan Tasis eyes shed with anger, Tulio Moralez! President Jonathan, what are your orders? Send Miss Irene. Brother Jonathan! Tulio Moralez had already invited two security guards to ask Irene Guillen out, Miss Irene, youd bettere out yourself, before youre undignified when they do! Irene Guilln growled: Ill go alone! When Irene Guilln had left, Jonathan Tasis lifted his wrist and looked at the time, it waste and it was time to eat. What do you want to eat? Shall I take you out to eat?. Analena Lozada looked directly at him and asked, Arent you curious about what Irene Guilln said? Arent you afraid shes an imposter? The mans long fingers pressed against her lips. Analena, I can tell if you are real or not, I know you have suffered a lot in these ten years and you have lost many memories, it doesnt matter, in the future I will apany you to recover them little by little. No matter what you say, I believe it.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. His eyes, slowly growing cloudy, If there hadnt been that disaster ten years ago, wouldnt you and I have been married, no doubt with children? If, there had not been that disaster ten years ago, my sister would be happily loved by this deep love, with a family of her own and children of her own, and most importantly, she would be well and alive in this world. Tears, silent, slipped from her eyes. Jonathan Tasis reached up to gently wipe the tears from her eyes and asked her quietly, Why are you crying good-naturedly? Will you stop being so nice to me? Idiot, if Im not nice to you, who am I nice to, that Irene Guillen? Jonathan Tasis lowered his head and kissed her lips, his salty tears, sliding into the others mouth, and Analena Lozada shuddered slightly. Jonathan Tasis held the back of her neck, Analena, dont push me away. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 233: I am only interested in the wedding night Analena Lozada let him kiss her, blushing. I have waited ten years for you, Analena, will you give yourself to me again?. Analena Lozada was not an eighteen-year-old girl, she understood the meaning of Jonathan Tasis words, but she had no emotional basis with Jonathan Tasis. Can I just give me a little more time, I just came back to you and Im not veryfortable with a lot of things yet. Jonathan Tasis kissed her hard again, hugged her tightly, let out a long sigh and said, Okay, but dont make me wait too long, Im knackered, I miss you so much Im going to explode, its been ten years and I can finally have you back. Analena Lozadas face was red and dripping with blood. I could feel how much he was holding back, and how much it was costing him. Because, she could feel his tightness right now, and the scorching heat all over her body. You havent done it with any other woman in these, these ten years? Jonathan Tasis suddenly extended his right hand, and Analena Lozada was momentarily confused, not understanding. The man stared into her watery eyes and said, word for word, Shes been my girlfriend for ten years. Analena Lozada almost choked. So dont make me wait too long, Im going to choke. Irene Guilln was furious when she was kicked out of Yahua Film and Television Company. Who would believe a corpse after ten years? Only Jonathan Tasis would believe it. No, I could not let that woman Analena Lozada marry Jonathan Tasis, otherwise her hopes would be dashed. She had already broken up with Ivn Martnez and if she didnt get Jonathan Tasis, Estre Berrocal would reallye down on her! I heard that Estre Berrocal, that bitch, is back with Adn Rouco! Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal directly to Las Vis of Repulse Bay after he and Estre Berrocal finished getting their license. Estre Berrocal asked curiously, Arent you going to work today?. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: Employees get wedding leave when they get married, do I have to work when I get married?. How nice. Estre Berrocal took the two little red books, took several photos with her phone, chose the one she liked the most and gave it to Adn Rouco. How about this one? I want to post it for my friends and announce the happy event. Before Adn Rouco could respond, Estre Berrocal again shook her head, I dont think so, Im not going to publish it, Ill publish it so that some people wont gossip and it will have a negative repercussion. Adn Rouco picked up the phone. What are you doing with my phone?. Dont you want to send it to your friends? Ill do it for you. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched. When Adn Rouco finished posting and handed him his phone, Estre Berrocal red at him, grabbed it and muttered, Lets see what you actually posted! As a result, as soon as the circle of friends opened, Estre Berrocal thundered outside. Mr. Adam, please take care of the rest of your life. I love you. The text was followed by a red heart emoji. At the bottom, an attached image of a marriage certificate. Estre Berrocal did not expect that she would actually publish it, and in such a notorious way! In no time, her circle of friends exploded, with dozens of peoplementing and liking her status. Estre Berrocal thought it was unfair and said, Why dont you publish your friends, are you afraid Ill meet your friends? Adn Rouco did not think so and published a quick message. When Estre Berrocal swiped her circle of friends, she liked it. But when he looked at it, he saw that the only text he had posted was Mrs. Rouco, please teach me the rest of my life, without the word I love you. Estre Berrocal frowned, You didnt say you loved yourself. Adn Rouco stood up and blurted out two words: Forgotten. Had he really forgotten? Estre Berrocal chased him with the phone, the man had already entered the studio and Estre Berrocal hugged him, I thought it was a day off? Why are you still working?. Adn Rouco turned around, looked at her stomach and said, Are you going to spend your wedding night with me? In your present state, is that all right with you?. This man! How can he be so full of things! There are other things you can do if you dont have a wedding night! Adn Rouco leaned in, his handsome face close to hers, and gave a small smile, Estre, Im only interested in the wedding room. What a sex-filled brain! Estre Berrocal picked up Adn Roucos phone and looked at thements below that circle of Adn Roucos friends. A group of friends flirted. The first one was Mateo Galvez: Mr. Adam, I love you, mwahahahaha. Estre Berrocals face got hot, Matthew Galvez, who did flirt with people, was obviously flirting with her friendsment. Matthew Galvez doesnt have a girlfriend?. asks Adn Rouco, No, he is a single dog for the rest of his life. No, I just think he deserves to be single like that. Mr. Adam looked at his wife fondly, thin lips hooked. Good point, he deserves to be single. Estre Berrocal continued, But did you really forget to put the word I love you? Why do I get the impression that you left it out on purpose? Mr. Adam raised an eyebrow, Do you really want to know why?. Mrs. Rouco nodded gravely. Sr. Adam said in a quiet tone, It makes it seem like you love me a little more. Childish! I never thought that Adn Rouco was so na?ve for a thirty-two year old man! Its probably true what they say, falling in love not only turns women into children, but also turns men into children. By the way, you havent exined which woman you gave your first time to. Was it Vanesa Bartolom? Adn Rouco smiled slightly: Mrs. Rouco, it is not a good idea to force such a confession on the first day of your leave, is it? If you dont want to talk about it, you still cant sleep with me tonight, why dont you sleep in the guest room?. Adn Roucoughed and took the little woman in his arms: Excuse me, can I give it back now? Once sold, no returns or exchanges! There is no return! Mrs. Rouco, you are very cruel. Estre Berrocal asked, stroking his neck. You dont need to say anything, then there will be harder ones, like kneeling on the keyboard, kneeling on the durian oh and kneeling on the Mythical Crunch. Adn Rouco frowned, a bit confused: Kneeling biscuits?. Yes, you cant crush cookies. The corners of Mr. Adams eyes twitched. These women were ruthless and had a lot of strange ways of throwing people around. Merciless or not? Confessions are forgiving. But Adn Rouco said nothing after a long difort. Estre Berrocal, helpless, picked up her phone and kept scrolling through her friendsments. Esteban Zaragosamented quietly: Congrattions, goodbye to bachelorhood. Nico Amengualmented: I cant believe I slept with a random woman and got a marriage certificate. Congrattions to President Rouco for achieving his great ambition of sleeping with only one woman for the rest of his life. Bravo Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal read thisment, several times, back and forth. Finally, it was determined what Nico Amengual was referring to. Estre Berrocal raised her head and looked at Adn Rouco, who was looking sideways at theputer screen. She came closer, her watery eyes looked at him for a moment, Adam, you you havent slept with just one woman, have you? Adn Roucos ears, for the first time in a hundred years, blushed. Is this man really shy? Estre Berrocal moved closer to him and kissed him softly. So, that night three years ago, was that your first time too? Estre Berrocal frowned in disbelief: But howe you are so good at it? Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips as he led her to the bed, Extraordinary understanding. Estre Berrocal: What arrogance! News of Adn Roucos license with Estre Berrocal spread quickly through his circle of friends due to the high profile of the parties involved. On Saturday, Roberto Rouco called and asked Adn Rouco to take his ugly daughter-inw back to La Vi Rouco to meet his family. Once in the car, Estre Berrocal asked curiously while buckling her seat belt, Does the Rouco family have many rtives? Not many, but I have a dear uncle who needs a visit over there. Estre Berrocal got a little nervous: Wont they like me?. After all, Adn Rouco was so good and she was a little different from Adn Rouco, whether by birth or otherwise. Adn Rouco was not a worldly person, so he said nonchntly, Youre not going to marry them, so what does it matter if they like you or not.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Adn Roucos reassuring words made Estre Berrocal feel less nervous, as they would at most see each other on New Years Day, and she was still living her own life with Adn Rouco. First, he returned to the Rouco family. Upon entering the house, Adn Rouco shouted, Papa. Roberto Rouco grimaced and then Adn Rouco indicated to Estre Berrocal: Call daddy. Estre Berrocal was a little embarrassed: Dad . The old man looked at her, took a red envelope in his hand and handed it to her, saying nonchntly, A red envelope to change your name, take it. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco, who nodded, From Dad, take it. Estre Berrocal took the red package, Thanks, Dad. Paulita ran up to me and asked petntly, Grandpa, why didnt you give Estre a red envelope and I didnt get one, Paulita wanted one too? Roberto Rouco told her, Good girl, you can have all the red envelopes you want, Olivia, go get two more red envelopes, today I am happy, I will give one to Dante and one to Paulita. Olivia Montes nodded her head, Okay. When Paulita had picked up the red envelopes, Roberto Rouco stroked the little girls head and said, Paulita, go with your parents to your second grandfathers house for dinner. Second grandfather? Isnt the second grandfather far, far away?. Your second grandfather is back from Ennd, and your second grandfather will be d to see you. Go back by your second grandfathers house and pick up a big red envelope. Paulita smiled, took Estre Berrocals hand and said, Papa, Estre, lets hurry to the second grandfathers house! In the car, Adn Rouco introduced Estre Berrocal to Paulitas second grandfather, Roberto Roucos brother and Adn Roucos uncle, Fresco Rouco, who had previously been abroad but has now shifted his focus to his native country and settled in La Ciudad Santa this year. When they arrived at Fresco Roucos house, Paulita ran out of the car first. Second grandfather! Fresco Rouco was watering the flowers in the garden and smiled kindly as soon as he saw Paulita run up to him. Paulita has grown so much! Its been a long time since Ive seen Paulita! Thest time we saw her was New Years Eve. Paulita has grown up a lot! Yes, shes grown a lot, and shes even prettier!. Paulita pointed her finger at Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, who were not far away, and said, Look, Grandpa, theres Estre! Estre will be my mother from now on! Do you see how beautiful Estre is, second grandfather?. Fresco Rouco looked up and froze. How is it that this girl looked so much like Juanisha Capistran? Chapter 234: Paulita gets her father’s belly Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal by the hand as she approached Fresco Rouco, a hint of disbelief shining in Fresco Roucos look of recognition. Fresco Roucos gaze lingered on Estre Berrocals face for a long time. It wasnt until Paulita, who was next to his legs, took Fresco Roucos big, pale hand and said, Grandpa second, you still havent answered me, its just that Estre is beautiful! Only then did Fresco Rouco turn, reach out and stroke Paulitas little head and say with a smile, Your father always had a good eye. Adn Rouco took the floor and introduced himself: Uncle, this is Estre Berrocal, my wife. Estre Berrocal greeted Fresco Rouco with a wry smile, H, to. Fresco Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal again and then said, Lets go in and talk, for lunch today, you can stay for dinner, Are happens to be home too. Just as he arrived, a young woman came down from upstairs in her pajamas and, seeing Adn Rouco, called out to him: Brother! Then the little girl ran up the stairs and ran straight into Adam Roucos arms, threw her arms around his neck and said happily, Brother, I havent seen you for a long time, and my father told me that this time Im going back to The Holy City, not to Ennd, so I can y with you more often! Estre Berrocal, who was standing to one side, watched the girls body pressed against Adn Roucos chest and a tinge of jealousy grew in her heart. Adam Rouco reached out and lowered the hands hanging from his neck, at which point Fresco Rouco educated, Are, how old are you, why are you still jumping at the first meeting? Are Rouco looked at Adn Rouco and pouted, Dad, Ive been stuck with my brother since I was little, its not that you dont know, hes my brother, hes not a stranger, what does it matter?N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Paulita, on the other side, tilted her little head, frowned and reminded Are Rouco in a milky voice: Tia, my father is married, you cant hug my father like that anymore, if you do, not only will I get jealous, Estre will also get upset. Are Roucos eyes fluttered, Brother, are you married? Howe I didnt know that? Adn Rouco drew Estre Berrocal to his side and took her hand firmly as he said in a soft voice, I just got my license and Ill buy you a drink after the wedding. Before Are Rouco could react, she saw how Adn Rouco introduced Estre Berrocal: My sister, Are Rouco. Estre Berrocal extended her hand to Are Rouco: Hi, Im Estre Berrocal. Are Rouco did not call her sister-inw or shake her hand, Paulita blinked her big eyes and snorted, Tia, my Estre says hello, why do you ignore people? Estre Berrocal withdrew her hand, smiled softly at Paulita and said, Paulita, its okay. Your tita has just met me for the first time and is not yet familiar with me. Are Rouco was hostile to her, I could tell. That her brother, who had adored her since she was a child, was taken from her by another woman was no less of a sentiment than her own boyfriend cheating on her, and Estre Berrocal could understand that. After all, if she had had a brother like Adn Rouco, she probably would also have been ufortable with his sudden marriage. Are Rouco shot a dismissive nce at Estre Berrocal before turning around and saying, Im going upstairs to change. Adn Rouco called her, with a cold and unmistakable voice: Are, call the sister-inw. Are Roucos arrogance got the better of her and she turned to stare at Estre Berrocal, refusing to speak. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco and said, Forget it. But Adn Roucos handsome face was cold, he did not appear to be being polite, and his harsh tone was clearlymanding. Are Rouco was afraid of Adn Rouco, so she gritted her teeth and reluctantly shouted, Sister-inw. After screaming, he ran upstairs with a thud. Fresco Rouco looked at his daughters back and frowned in displeasure: This girl! Shes getting more and more unruly! Shes not as polite as Paulita!. Shoshana Duque, who hade out of the kitchen, heard themotion in the living room and said with a smile, Whats the matter, did Adam juste in and youre mad? Look what you have spoiled Are Rouco!. Shoshana Duque was not angry with Fresco Rouco, she smiled and looked towards Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, expecting to see Estre Berrocal with a look of astonishment. How was it possible that this girl looked so much like Juanisha Capistrn back then? Could it be that she was Juanisha Capistrns daughter? Adam, is this your new girlfriend? Adn Rouco said to Estre Berrocal: Estre, call the second aunt. Estre Berrocal, H ta segunda. Hello hello, is your name? Yes, my name is Estre Berrocal. Shoshana Duque was secretly relieved, maybe she was overthinking things, Oh its Estre, Adam, dont stand still, take Estre and Paulita to sit down, what do they want to drink, Ill get it. When Are Rouco came downstairs after changing and dressing from upstairs, she nonchntly squeezed herself on the sofa between Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal and sat down, hugging Adn Roucos arm directly and smiling, Brother, its been almost a year since Ive seen you and I miss you so much. Every time I try to record you at night, your video calls donte through once, why dont you answer?. Estre Berrocal, who had been pushed aside, was a bit embarrassed and gagged. Adn Rouco sticks out his arm without moving and reminds him: Jetg. Ah, thats right, theres seven or eight hours time difference between London and The Holy City. Adn Rouco gets up and, instead of sitting next to Are Rouco, says to Fresco Rouco: To Dos, if there is nothing else, I am going to y a game of chess with you. Yes, its rare to find you wanting, Are Rouco, go get the board and the pieces. Are Rouco cheerfully went for the board and pieces and Roberto Rouco and Adn Rouco sat across from each other. Are Rouco was about to sit next to Adn Rouco when he suddenly reached out his hand and pulled Estre Berrocal and said: Come and see how I y chess. Estre Berrocal said Oh and sat next to Adn Rouco, while Are Rouco was about to sit on the other side of Adn Rouco when Paulita had already taken the seat on the right next to Adn Rouco. Auntie, go sit next to the second grandfather, Estre and I have to stay with daddy!. Are Rouco gasped and Fresco Roucoughed saying, Are, your brother already has a family, you are a child, dont always cling to your brother, Paulita even knows more than you,e, sit next to daddy and settle down to watch chess properly. Paulita nodded her head as if she were an adult upon receiving thepliment from her second grandfather and said, Yes! Tia, Grandpa is right, now my daddy is mine and Estres, you cant steal him from me anymore!. Are Rouco made a face at Paulita: Youre so proud! Paulita pursed her lips and said, How childish you are, Aunt, making faces at a three-year-old! Are Rouco let out augh and said, Youre still a three year old baby!. Paulita asked Adn Rouco in confusion, Papa, what does my tita mean when she says that about me? Has my tita scolded me?. Adn Roucoughed lightly and stroked his daughters head. Your tita has said that you look innocent and simple but in reality you are full of bad things. Paulita hugged her little arms and grunted proudly, Im not bad!. Adn Rouco cajoled his daughter, Paulita gets her darkness from her father, her tita is congratting Paulita for her intelligence. Paulita nced at Are Rouco with glee. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 235: Father and daughter pampering her Fresco Rouco chuckled: Are you going to let us y chess when you are making such a scene?. Are Rouco brushed her lips, Im going to cut the fruit and bring you coffee and water!. When Are Rouco came out of the kitchen with two cups of hot coffee, she saw Estre Berrocal leaning lightly on Adn Roucos shoulder, smiling sweetly at him, and they said something, and Adn Rouco smiled back. Berrocal and said to him in a grim tone: Sister-inw, coffee, please! Thank you. Estre Berrocal was about to drink it when Are Rouco suddenly dropped the cup of hot coffee and sshed it directly on the back of Estre Berrocals hand, which fell to the ground and broke. Estre Berrocal cried out in pain and Adn Rouco grabbed her hand to check, Is it hot? The back of her pale hand was reddening rapidly and Adn Rouco hurried to the sink with her in his arms to run cold water. Are Rouco approached feigning kindness and asked, Are you all right, sister-inw? Adn Rouco looked at her fiercely, his voice as cold as ice: Are Rouco, stop your childishness!. Estre Berrocal tugged on Adn Roucos sleeve, trying to lighten the mood: Forget it, it wasnt his intention Before he could finish his sentence, Are Rouco said aggressively: Yes, I did it on purpose! What, I scalded her with boiling water and youre going to scald me to take it out on her too?. Adn Rouco said, This is your house, so Im giving you face, but if I were somewhere else today, I would do it!. Are Rouco was so angry that her eyes turned red and she bit her lip so hard that she ran straight to her room. Estre Berrocal stood by the faucet, rinsing the cold water, and sighed, Have you been too mean to her? She looks like shes in a lot of pain, do you want to go and calm her down?. At least, Are Rouco was Adn Roucos sister, and Estre Berrocal did not want to look bad to her rtives, and Adn Rouco would have a hard time getting in the middle. The lump in the mans throat slipped before he calmed his anger and said coolly, She is no longer a child, let her reflect on herself. A long cold shower passed before Estre Berrocal withdrew her hand, and Adn Rouco took it and examined the faint redness on the back of it, frowning, Does it still hurt? It doesnt hurt anymore, then Ill put some medicine on, I shouldnt get any blisters. Adn Rouco took his hand: Yes, go and apply the medicine. Estre Berrocal felt nothing but sweetness when she felt cared for by him. Shoshana Duque brought the ointment for the burns and handed it to Adn Rouco, Im sorry, Estre, I messed up Are, dont be mad at her. Second Aunt, thats not going to happen. Thats good, Are is too attached to Adam, so she may not ept Adams marriage for a while, a sister always wants her brother to spoil her, and when she suddenly sees him spoiling another woman, she must get a little angry. Estre Berrocal nodded and said, Its okay, Aunt, I understand.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content. Then Adam, apply Estres ointment well, Ill go up and check on Are. That said, Shoshana Duque went upstairs to Are Roucos room. Adn Rouco was applying the ointment to Estre Berrocal, and Paulita was leaning on the sofa, with a swollen mouth, blowing to Estre Berrocal: Blow, Estre, and it wont hurt anymore!. Her heart warmed like a small firece, Yes, Star doesnt hurt. Both father and daughter were so protective and loving, she felt that her injury had not been in vain, and in a way she enjoyed the attention she received from them when she was injured. When he finished applying the ointment, Adn Rouco took her hand and ced it against his thin lips and kissed it, Estre Berrocals ears blushed. Paulita is still here. Paulita came over and kissed her too, and the family, all three of them, rejoiced in the living room. Shoshana Duque pulled Are Rouco out just in time when she saw the scene below and went back to her bedroom sulking. Shoshana Duque sighed, the child Shoshana Duque came down the stairs, smiled softly at Estre Berrocal and asked, Is your hand all right? Estre Berrocal shook her head, Its okay second aunt. Estre, you look like you are the same age as our Are, dont you?. Im twenty-four years old. Shoshana Duque stared, The same age as Are? Even Fresco Rouco, who was ying Go, froze, and with changed eyes, looked back at Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal did not notice the unusual reaction and said, Yes, but Are Rouco is luckier than me to have such good parents. Shoshana Duque wondered, What about your parents? A little sad at the mention of sadness, Estre Berrocal said, My father died three years ago and my mother passed away with a hemorrhage when she was giving birth to me. Fresco Rouco blushed: Your mother was named Juanisha Capistrn, right?. Estre Berrocal was surprised: To Dos, how do you know that my mother is Juanisha Capistrn? Fresco Rouco was about to speak when Shoshana Duque had already beaten him to it, Oh, we used to be friends with your mother but we havent been in touch for decades, I didnt expect would meet your daughter today under these circumstances. Really? Second uncle and second aunt, you and my mother used to know each other very well? Shoshana Duque smiled and covered up, Not very well, they just knew each other, you look a lot like your mother, thats why we recognized you. Ah, so thats it, its also a great coincidence. Shoshana Duque, a little distracted, nodded, Yes, what a coincidence, what a coincidence. Fresco Roucos gaze at Estre Berrocal deepened for another minute. When it was time for lunch, Are Rouco was still unpleasant and Fresco Rouco sat down at the head table and told her, Are Rouco, either you sit down and eat well for me, or you dont eat and get your ass back up and youre not here to affect the mood of others by eating! If you dont eat, you dont eat, and I dont want to eat!. Are Rouco got up and was about to leave when Shoshana Duque put her down and said gently, Are, sit down and eat, its a rare day for your brother and sister-inw to be here and its not convenient for you toe upstairs. Then, to Fresco Rouco, he said, Dont scold her. Fresco Rouco picked up his fork, snorted coldly and said, Look Estre, shes your age and much older than you!. When Are Rouco heard this, she became even more enraged and banged her fork against the table, saying offhandedly, Why is it that when Estre Berrocales, you all turn to her! Dad! I think she is your daughter. At these words, the faces of Fresco Rouco and Shoshana Duque paled. Shoshana Duque, clutching her fork in her hand, suddenly stood up and pped Are Rouco in the face: Are, what are you talking about? Are Rouco looked incredulously at Shoshana Duque, not expecting her to hit her, and shouted, Mom, even you hit me! You havent hit me since I was a little girl! You youre all for Estre Berrocal! Since you like Estre Berrocal so much, let her be your daughter!. Shoshana Duque froze for a few seconds after hitting Are Rouco, and when she saw Are Rouco running upstairs aggressively, she called out to her with some remorse, Are! Fresco Rouco pursed his lips, Leave her alone and lets get on with the food!. Adn Rouco put down his fork and said, To and ta, I think this is a bad time for us toe, Ill bring Estre and Paulita to see you another time. Shoshana Duque swallowed saliva and sighed, Okay, Ill let them see the joke. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 236: Wanting everyone to know that you are my wife Back at Las Vis at Repulse Bay, Estre Berrocal kept thinking that Fresco Rouco and Shoshana Duque knew her mother. Adam, do you think second uncle and second aunt seem to react a little badly when they see me?. Estre Berrocal realized this, and of course Adn Rouco did too, but she was now pregnant and it was not convenient to digress. Maybe they feel surprised, after all these years, that they can still meet the daughter of an old friend and be his niece-inw. Estre Berrocal nodded, That too. Paulita, leaning on Estre Berrocals arms, counted the money in the red envelope with her small hands, with a serious face, as if she were a little money seller. Estre Berrocal smiled and asked, Can Paulita tell all?. Paulita nodded, held out a little white hand and said, Yes! Ive been counting to the end and Ive finally finished, fifty bills, Estre, how much is fifty bills?. Fifty, thats five thousand. A big dummy costs two bills, so fifty bills is a lot of bills!. Along the way, Adn Rouco heard the little girl chattering in the back seat and felt a warmth creep into his heart. Paulita followed Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal back to Las Vis in Repulse Bay first, and soon fell asleep on the sofa. Adn Rouco took the little boy into the bedroom and settled him, then hugged Estre Berrocal and asked in a muffled voice, Is your hand still hurting? There are no blisters, it doesnt hurt anymore. At the mention, Estre Berrocal thought of Are Rouco and looked at him, Is it true that every sister is intensely possessive of her brother? Jealousy? She caressed his lips and said, Even though I know Are Rouco is your sister, it still makes me a little ufortable to see her running to hug you in the morning in her pajamas. Adn Roucoughed softly and said, Im not used to it either. So you didnt push her away? I see Mr. Adam, enjoying himself, right?. Adn Rouco lowered his head to her ear and scoffed, Where did you see that she was enjoying herself? Shes already embraced, whats the point of pushing me away?. Estre Berrocal shot him a nce. Adn Rouco asked, What do you want for the wedding?. Estre Berrocal did not expect him to mention the wedding and was slightly taken aback: Are we really going to have a wedding?. He was the president of the Rouco Group and if the wedding was really big, it would attract a lot of media attention. Estre Berrocal also did not like the idea of her private life with him being exposed to the public eye. Dont you feel aggrieved about not having a wedding? Shall we do a small wedding, just a dinner for the family?. The deep gaze of Adn Rouco, however, stared at her and said: But I want everyone to know that my wife is Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal blushed at the sudden words of love. And its also time to tell Paulita that you are her real mother. Although Ive been with Paulita for a long time and she likes me very much, Im afraid the girl wont ept it all at once. Children are receptive, and it would be bad to wait until hes older to tell him. Estre Berrocal echoes the opinion of Adn Rouco. When Paulita woke up from her nap, Estre Berrocal brought her a ss of freshly squeezed juice, which the little girl was content to take and drink. Estre Berrocal asked, Is it good?. The little boy narrowed his big eyes, Yeah, its good!. Estre Berrocal hesitated for a while, raising her words: Paulita, would you be happy if I told you that I am your real mother? Yes, it would make me happy! Estre Berrocal: It wasnt exactly what he expected, he thought, Paulita would have a big reaction. Paulita pouted and said, Estre, anyway I dont see my real mother going back to the moon, you are already married to my father, you will be Paulitas mother from now on, but wont you like me because you have a new baby? Of course not! I mean, what if Im your real mom on the moon?. Estre Berrocal was annoyed to see the little girl staring at her and saying nothing. Paulita, is that okay with you?. The little girl mmed the ss of juice in her hand down hard on the table, got off the bed, and said with a cold little face, Hmph, why did you leave me and my father when you gave birth to me? Sure, it was still a little hard to ept. After all, as far as Paulita was concerned, she, his real mother, had not done her job half as well as she should have. I had no choice at the time, Paulita. I dont know how to exin this to you. But you left me with daddy, youre not right! Hmph, go away, I dont want to see you now! Young children are also very spiteful. Paulita pushed Estre Berrocal out of the bedroom and closed the door behind her. Estre Berrocal stood outside the door, a little helpless and frustrated: Paulita, Mommy didnt want to leave you. Adn Rouco, who had left the studio, approached and asked, Whats going on? I told Paulita that I was her mother, but she got mad at me and told me that I left her as soon as she was born and now she doesnt want to see me. The man frowned and knocked on the door, Paulita, open the door. Inside, Paulita had opened the door and said, Humph, Dad! You lied to me with this woman! Dad! Have you thought about what will happen if this woman leaves us again?. Estre Berrocal: Hearing her daughter call her this woman made her heart twist and her eyes unconsciously redden. Paulita, mommy wont leave you again, are you going to open the door? No! Im not going to meet a mother who abandoned me! Adn Rouco said coldly: Pa Rouco, open the door, can you hear me? Paulita sat cross-legged against the back of the door and said discontentedly, Daddy! Why are you being mean to me when its obvious shes the one in the wrong? Estre Berrocal couldnt help but say: Its my fault, dont be mean to her, she wont want to see me anymore if you are. But Adn Rouco is a hard man: Pa Rouco, I tell you, she is your mother, whether you ept her or not!. I dont want the person who abandoned me to be my mother! The little boy had longed to see his mother over the moon, but that longing did not prevent the little boy from resenting her. Estre Berrocals eyes were moist with pain: Paulita, Im sorry The little girl inside heard Estre Berrocals apologetic voice on the other side of the door and got a little excited, her little body shuffled and pressed her ear against the door, asking in a milky voice, Are you crying? Paulita, do you want to open the door and meet mommy? Ill think about it. Paulita wrinkles her brow, thinking, first scare her so she wont dare to go out again. Adn Rouco lectures: Pa Rouco, who has spoiled your character? Paulita is not scared at all and boldly asks Estre Berrocal: If you leave me again, then I will never forgive you again and I will never let you see me again! Mom wont let you anymore, open the door!. Paulita gave in and reached out her little hand to unscrew the lock and open the door, and as soon as it opened Estre Berrocal leaned over and hugged her tightly. Paulita said with deliberate disgust: You take my breath away! Estre Berrocal hurried to let go a little and looked at the little girls face, tears were streaming down her face, Im sorry Paulita Paulita reached out her little hand and wiped the tears from Estre Berrocals face and said, Dont cry, you dont even look good when you cry! Estre Berrocal immediately wiped away her tears and said, Okay, Im not going to cry. Mmm! So, are you really my mother on the moon?. Yes, and I promise I wont leave you again.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. The little guy gave a grown-up mmm and proudly said with his little hands behind his back, Im hungry and I want to eat strawberry shortcake, can you make it?. Yes, Ill be right over and do it for you, okay?. Then go! Fortunately, the kitchen at The Vis at Repulse Bay had everything, all the ingredients and all the utensils. Estre Berrocal went into the kitchen to make the cake and Adn Rouco followed her, put his arm around her waist and said, Dont spoil her too much. You may not consent to it, but she and I have only just met, and if I dont obey her, will she never forgive me? Adam Roucos thin lips curved as he looked at her small face, still stained with tears, lifted a long finger to wipe it away and said, Its ugly when you cry. Father and daughter, youre both here to make her bitter, arent you? When Estre Berrocal had made the strawberry tart, the little girl took a few bites andmented, Its not good!. Estre Berrocal also took a spoon and tasted it. It tasted nd and not as sweet as the ones sold outside, and the kids love the sweet. So mom will go make you another one?. Paulita made a gesture with her little hand: Forget it, this will be enough, you can do it to me next time!. Estre Berrocal looked at her sweet, innocent face and smiled, Okay, Paulita can do whatever she wants. Paulita manipted Estre Berrocal like a little olddy. Adn Rouco criticized: A three-year-old girl with a lot of self-confidence! Paulita, with Estre Berrocal as her talisman, was not afraid of Adn Rouco and grunted with a crooked little face. Estre Berrocal told Adn Rouco: Dont stop pleasing her, besides, it makes me happy to spoil her. It looks like, is he helping her, and is he helping her badly? Adn Rouco went straight to the studio with a ck face and ignored the mother and daughter. As soon as Paulita saw her father leave, she ran to the kitchen, tugged on Estre Berrocals sleeve and said, I want to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken!. Estre Berrocal froze: But dinner ister and if dad finds out youre eating Kentucky Fried Chicken, hes going to be mad. Well, you just said I can do whatever I want, but youre just trying to cajole me! Hmph, I dont believe you anymore! Estre Berrocal got nervous: Isnt it just Kentucky Fried Chicken? Mom will buy it for you, but we cant tell Dad when we eat it, okay? Then buy it from me, I havent eaten Kentucky Fried Chicken in ages!. Estre Berrocal saw his foodie look and picked up her phone to order takeout. When the cast arrived, Estre Berrocal apanied Paulita and the Kentucky Fried Chicken was set up on the patio. Paulita ate with her tummy bulging with satisfaction and said, Dont think that makes me call you mommy, I havent forgiven you yet! And when is Paulita going to forgive mom?. It depends on how you behave!. Then lets throw these boxes in the trash first, so Dad wont find them! Upstairs, by the studio window, Adn Rouco stood, gazing tenderly at the small,rge group in the courtyard, his thin lips curved. Chapter 237: Someone has cut the brake hose Vis del Condado Azul. Analena Lozada was sitting on the couch watching the news when a car ident in La Ciudad Santa, whose owner had been hit by a truck directly into the sea on the coast road for drunk driving, was broadcast on TV. The car was destroyed. Jonathan Tasis came out of his study and found the little woman sitting on the couch, watching the news with great concentration. He picked up the remote control and turned off the television. Analena Lozada was stunned and looked at him as Jonathan Tasis bent down and picked her up. As he kissed her, he said in a muffled voice: What are you doing watching this news, arent you afraid?. She had fallen into the sea then, Jonathan Tasis was now looking at great rivers andkes with palpitations, she had been about to die in the sea in the first ce, and wasnt she afraid? Analena Lozada remained pensive and a little lost in thought. It wasnt until Jonathan Tasis caressed her as he carried her over to the big, fluffy bed, lowering his head to kiss her hard again, Are you still lost in thought with me? The man removed the household clothes she was wearing and stripped her down to nothing. Jonathan Tasis Hmm? The man continued to light a fire in her body and Analena Lozada shuddered, Yo, Im not ready Analena, I miss you so much, I want to have you so much, I dont know why, but I always feel insecure when youe back this time, I always feel that everything is in my head and that you are going to leave me again. Jonathan Tasis buried himself in the crook of his neck, closed his eyes deeply and sighed softly. Analena Lozada reached out and cradled his head, calmly saying, Dont worry, I wont leave you if you dont leave me this time. How can I leave you? The mans kisses, fell on the temples of her ears, her neck, her corbone, down to her chest when there was a slight pause. Jonathan Tasis stared at the small red mole on his left breast, his dark eyes shadowed. Analena Lozada blushed, bit her lower lip, wrapped her body again with the already faded robe and said a little embarrassed, I, the truth is that Im not ready yet, can it wait? Jonathan Tasis gaze was deep andplex when he looked at her, making her a bit elusive. Analena, so you have a small red mole on your left breast, howe I didnt notice it before? Analena Lozadas eyes were stunned, then she lowered her teary eyes and exined: That little red mole, its very discreet, maybe maybe you didnt notice it before. Jonathan Tasis stared at the back of her curved neck for a long, long time before his face went ck and he said, Maybe I really didnt notice before, and from now on, I wont let every little secret of your body slip away. The words were half serious, half flirtatious. It made Analena Lozada blush and her chest heaving. -The man in front of her, the man her sister loved, was kissing her, hugging her, doing those intimate things with her. But it was this man who had indirectly killed his sister! To avenge her sisters death, she was willing to sacrifice everything, even her life, but what could this empty shell of a body be? He asked sheepishly, I have we done this before? I, Ive lost much of my memory, I dont remember. Jonathan Tasis looked at her and said, word for word, No. We did everything a man and woman should do, but never to thest step. When we were still in college, you told me you were afraid of getting pregnant, so I couldnt let it go. I thought we were going to get marriedter anyway and that it wouldnt be toote to have you after the leave, but to my surprise, once we separated, ten years passed. Analena, if I had to wait for your next ten years, Im really not sure, if I could afford to wait. Perhaps his gaze was too soft and deep, or perhaps his tone was too sincere, and Analena Lozadas eyes watered. For a moment, she thought it was really Analena Lozada, that she and the man before her had really loved each other passionately. Analena Lozada reached out and wrapped her arms around his neck in silent response. Jonathan Tasis put his arm around her and said, Tomorrow I will take you back to the Kiswahili family, and its time to put our marriage on the agenda. Analena Lozada frowned, But I just got back, isnt it too soon?. Analena, Ive waited too long, too long, and I dont want to wait another day. For some reason, she didnt seem to be able to say no to this man. There seemed to be no choice but to say yes. But was she really going to marry him? At the end of the night, Jonathan Tasis embraced her and fell asleep next to her. Analena Lozada opened her eyes and shook him softly, Jonathan Tasis, Jonathan Tasis?. The man did not respond and was actually asleep. She moved therge hand that was straddling his waist gently to one side, lifted the covers and crawled out of bed. She picked up her phone and cautiously exited the bedroom, closing the door behind her as she made her way to the bathroom, before making a call.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. When the call came in, Analena Lozada lowered her voice and said: Cut the brake fluid line of Adn Rouco. Arent you giving me a hard time? Cutting the brake hose is a life-threatening risk. You have taken my money, shouldnt you work for me? Now you and I are tied in the same boat, if you do a good job on this matter, I can give you more money, didnt your daughter just wait for the right bone marrow? I can pay for that surgery for you, or would you rather have your daughter disregard her life because you cant afford to pay for her treatment? There, there was a long silence. Analena Lozada then simply hung up the phone. She sat on the toilet, phone in hand, for a long time, when suddenly, from outside the bathroom, came a voice. Analena, Analena? Analena Lozadas face went white, her heartbeat elerated and, as she got up, the phone slid into the toilet. By this time, Jonathan Tasis had made his way through the door. Four eyes, violently fixed. The mans dark eyes, staring at the phone in the toilet, frowning slightly. Analena Lozadas face, white and bloodless. Jonathan Tasis froze, then smiled softly, Its just a phone that fell in the toilet, what are you so nervous about? I I just didnt expect you to suddenlye calling me, werent you, werent you asleep?. Jonathan Tasis stared at her and said with deliberate ambiguity, She woke up with urine. Analena Lozadas face flushed and then turned white. Jonathan Tasis looked at her with interest, Arent you leaving, are you going to stand here and watch?. Analena Lozada left in a hurry. After Analena Lozada left, Jonathan Tasis closed the door, his dark eyes staring at the phone that had fallen into the toilet with a deep chill in them. Analena Lozaday back down on the bed, thinking that Jonathan Tasis had not heard what she had said. Soon after, an embrace came over her, hugging her tightly from behind, and the mans thin lips pressed against her ear, asking, Why are you ying with your phone in the bathroom in the middle of the night? Hmm? I I didnt, I just fell asleep and my stomach hurt a little. Hisrge hand, groping her lower back, rubbed her gently and asked thoughtfully, Are you on your period? Hmm? No. Then howe all of a sudden your stomach hurts, every time you have your period, the pain is so bad that you cant even stand up straight, remember, once you slept all day in the dormitory, I went to look for you, I saw you hurt like this, I asked you what was wrong, you refused to tell me, I had to take you to the school nurse, as a result, I made a big joke. girls have menstrual cramps, its normal, you, you dont have to worry about it. Yes, its normal, but it breaks my heart, now that Im on my period, does it still hurt like this?. Analena Lozada shook her head, Its not that serious anymore. I heard that when a woman gets married and gets pregnant, she doesnt have painful periods, do you want to give me a baby?. Analena Lozadas mouth twisted, If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 238: Adán Rouco must die Paulita had been picked upst night by someone sent by Roberto Rouco to take her back to La familia Rouco, Roberto Roucos reason was that Paulita could not be allowed to disturb Estre Berrocals pregnancy. This, by all ounts, must have been an eptance of Estre Berrocal, even if Roberto Roucos attitude towards her remained somewhat cold and harsh. But Estre Berrocal hopes to get along well with Roberto Rouco in the future. After breakfast, Adn Rouco had to go to the office and Estre Berrocal left him in the courtyard as usual. Dont settle for food, if you dont want it, in a few days Ill have an aunte and prepare it for you. Go to work, Im not going to settle for blind lunch. Adn Rouco said, Ill be back tonight to check it out. Estre Berrocal blushed and pushed him towards the car, Adn Rouco leaned over slightly and tapped her cheek with his finger, Estre Berrocals hot little face came up to his thin lips and kissed him carelessly. Can youe back soon tonight?. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, What, do you have a surprise for me? Well keep it a secret for now. He had said he didnt celebrate foreign holidays, so he must have forgotten it was Christmas and his birthday. But it didnt matter, she would remind him. Adn Rouco looked at her feigned mystery and his heart shuddered as hisrge hands encircled her waist and embraced her, kissing her deeply. The mans cool, fresh breath assaulted her mouth, almost overwhelming her. The kiss softened her in his arms until he released her and she gently pushed him away saying, Remember, be sure toe back soon. Adn Rouco curved his lips and tilted his handsome chin as he turned and climbed into his car. Estre Berrocal watched the ck Spyker leave the yard until it turned, sweetly, and entered the house. The road was jammed today, but Adn Rouco was in a good mood. On the car radio the cheerful voice of the presenter sounded. Time flies, the annual Christmas season is upon us again, the streets are full of old people in red Christmas clothes, the festive mood is strong and deserves some loving interaction, I wonder what good news will happen today on Christmas Day. Lets go for our first listener in Adam Roucos thin lips curled up, he was eager to know what his little wife would give him for his birthday tonight. The phone rang. Without looking at the caller ID, Adn Rouco said into his Bluetooth headset, Hello, whos this? Its me. Analena Lozada? Adn Rouco frowned slightly, Annalena Lozada?. Adn Rouco, there is something I want to tell you, something very important. If you still have a pang of guilt in your heart about Analena Lozada back then,e to Pico del Teide. Adn Roucos brow furrowed further: Why Pico del Teide?. Because, back then, you and Analena Lozada and Jonathan Tasis, the best of friendships, were framed on Pico del Teide, werent you?. Adn Roucos look deepened: You are not Analena Lozada, who the hell are you? Youe to Pico del Teide and I tell you everything. Analena Lozada, for her part, hung up the phone and took a photograph out of her pocket. In the photo, Adn Rouco and Jonathan Tasis were standing on either side of Analena Lozada, the three of them on good terms, hooking shoulders without any difort because Analena Lozada was a woman, and in the background of this photo, the morning sun on Pico del Teide, where they were waiting to see the most beautiful sunrise on Pico del Teide. This photograph, she found on her sisters dresser when she returned to her sisters old house. The timing of this photo turned out to be a month before her sisters ident. He gently caressed Analena Lozadas face in the photograph and murmured, Sister, was I right to do this, or not? Today, Adn Rouco was sure to die. But she, however, did not seem to get the pleasure she thought. He lifted his teary eyes and stood in the phone booth, taking in the festive Christmas atmosphere, but without any sense of joy. Had his n not gone awry, Adn Roucos car would be sinking into the sea with him in no time. Film and televisionpany Yahua building, presidents office. Jonathan Tasis looked at the phone in the clear stic bag, suspicion creeping into his eyes, and ordered his assistant, Pull allmunications from this phone. Tulio Moralez picked up the phone and nodded, Yes, President Jonathan. And have them send you a new phone. Tulio Moralez froze, Uh is that for you or for? Its going to be a female model. Jonathan Tasis thought, Analena Lozada this phone is white, so just buy her another white one, White it is. Okay. When Tulio Moralez left, Jonathan Tasis called the Vis del Condado Azulndline again. There was no response. Annalena was out? When Tulio Moralez brought the new phone, Jonathan Tasis said, Send someone to get Analena. Ah? Why send someone to Miss Analena when this is fine? Jonathan Tasis was restless, very restless, perhaps because Analena Lozada had been away from him for ten years, she was not in Vis del Condado Azul, she had no cell phone, where could she go? Jonathan Tasis was inexplicably restless. I asked you to send someone to find out, whats the problem?. Seeing Jonathan Tasiss face grow cold, Tulio Moralezs heart skipped a beat and he hastened to ask, I was going to ask, where exactly to look? Send someone around Vis del Condado Azul to check it out, otherwise look all over town. Yes, President Jonathan, I will send someone around the city to search immediately!. Tulio Moralez thought to himself, This is too much, Miss Analena may have gone for a walk or something and President Jonathan has to send a search party all over town. Half an hourter, the men sent by Tulio Moralez located Analena Lozada in front of a bridal store in the center of town. Jonathan Tasis immediately went to the front of the bridal store and waited for him on a bench near Analena Lozada. When the man got out of the car and saw her sitting coldly on the bench, he reached over with his long legs and took her tightly in his arms. Analena. Analena Lozada had some difficulty breathing as she was hugged so tightly.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Jonathan Tasis? He didnt understand why he was so nervous, had he already found out that she had dealt with Adn Rouco? Only to hear the man begin softly in her ear, Im too afraid, Im afraid youll leave me again, Analena, dont leave me again, and dont make me worry. I I just went out to have a look, you, you, you dont have to be nervous. Jonathan Tasis let out a long sigh of relief, his dark eyes fixed firmly on her as he said, word for word, Yes, I admit, I made too much noise, but the aftermath of my loss and recovery was too great. She looked at him, her eyes slightly heated. Jonathan Tasis saw that she was scantily d, a snow white cor exposed to the cold air, he removed the ck scarf from his own neck and ced it around her neck, Its cold outside, why are you outside with so little clothing? She said nothing, her eyes, however, filled with tears. Why are you crying, who bullied you? You tell me, I wont let it go. Jonathan Tasis, will you stop being so nice to me? What if one day he discovers that she is not his Analena at all And if one day he discovers that she is nothing like his Analena Lozada, that she is a woman with a heart of gold Suddenly he wanted to tell her that she was not Analena Lozada, she was Eleanora Lozada. Somehow, just by spending this short time with Jonathan Tasis, Eleanora Lozada experienced something she had never felt before. He couldnt tell if it was because of Jonathan Tasiss deep love for his sister or because of her growing heart for him Or maybe, she was now, slowly losing herself, living like her sister. Jonathan Tasis reached out to wipe away her tears and said in a soft, muted voice, Why wont you let me be nice to you, Analena? If I could, Id give you the best of all the world. You dont need to have any psychological burden, you cant have anything, you cant do anything, just be good and stay by my side, whatever you want, Ill give it to you. What woman in the world could resist a man with such a deep love? Eleanora Lozada is also amoner. Jonathan Tasis saw the little woman in front of him, her eyes red-rimmed with tears, and asked her lovingly, Now can you tell me why you are sitting here alone today? I Eleanora Lozada couldnte up with a reason right away, and with a blink of her eyes, she swept a Santa using this way with a flyer and said, Its Christmas and I wanted to go for a walk. The reason, impable. Jonathan Tasis lost his smile and said, I had forgotten, such an important party. Jonathan Tasis looked at the bridal store not far from her, the corners of his mouth curved up and he said, Tulio Moralez said you were in front of the window of this bridal store looking at wedding dresses when he found you, which one did you fancy? I was casually looking at the design of the wedding dress and no, I didnt think much of anything else. Jonathan Tasis look became even more intriguing as he saw her exnation, Anything else? Do you want to marry me in a wedding dress? I no I was actually just looking at the designs Analena, you know theres a word, the more you describe it, the darker it gets, and you are now. Eleanora Lozada was embarrassed: Jonathan Tasis took her by the hand and walked toward the bridal store. Eleanora Lozada froze: What are you doing?. Shopping for a wedding dress. When they arrived, there were several rows of expensive wedding dresses in front of Eleanora Lozada, and Jonathan Tasis stood behind her, leaned in, and asked in her ear, Which one do you like? Eleanora Lozada did not want to try it on and deliberately said: I dont like any of them. As a result, Jonathan Tasis grimaced and appeared to me the sales clerk, Mrs. Tasis doesnt like any of them, the wedding dresses in your store, are they that bad? The store manager and the sales clerk shuddered. The sales clerk smiled and said, Mrs. Tasis, can you take another look? If you dont like any of them, tell me what you like and well make you a new one. Eleanora Lozada was quick to say, No, just just that one. Eleanora Lozada pointed to one of the simple, elegant pieces, turned to Jonathan Tasis and asked, What do you think of that one? Jonathan Tasis smiled slightly, his gaze was affectionate, I like everything Analena chooses. Eleanora Lozada blushed. The store manager asked, Mrs. Tasis, would you like to try them on then? Jonathan Tasis was eager to see what she would look like in her wedding dress, Go Ahead. Eleanora Lozada followed the store manager into the fitting room. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 239: The car and the man crashed together in the sea Does it look good? Eleanora Lozadas hands gently carried the hem of her wedding dress and, as she left the fitting room, Jonathan Tasis eyes lit up with stars. The store managerplimented her, Mrs. Tasis looks really beautiful in this wedding dress and Mrs. Tasis has a very slim waist. Eleanora Lozada was not used to beingplimented like this for a moment, and her ears warmed slightly as she reached up to hook the loose strands of hair behind her ears and swallowed to look at Jonathan Tasis. He looked at her with a deep, burning gaze. Eleanora Lozada blushed. Jonathan Tasis walked up to her and looked at her, Ive pictured you in your wedding dress a million times in my head, but its not as impressive as this moment in real life. Eleanora Lozada did not dare to look up at such an exaggeratedpliment. Its not as far-fetched as you make it sound. Jonathan Tasis smiled slightly and said, Just this one, its beautiful. But whats the point of buying a wedding dress now?. It wasnt that they were going to get married right away. Jonathan Tasisughed lightly, I would love to have my wedding with you now, but if you want to wait, I dont mind waiting, but its not like Im going to buy this dress for the wedding, its too casual, when ites to your wedding dress, it will have to be custom made. Eleanora Lozada was even more puzzled, So whats the point of buying this wedding dress now?. Jonathan Tasis said in all seriousness, Buy it and wear it at night. This man! The store managerughed aside, Mrs. Tasis, you are so happy, President Jonathan really loves you very much. Jonathan Tasis pulled a bank card from his ck wallet, Swipe it. Okay, President Jonathan, this way, please. After purchasing the wedding dress, Jonathan Tasis personally drove Eleanora Lozada back to Vis del Condado Azul. Jonathan Tasis asked her repeatedly, Its Christmas, are you sure you dont want me to walk you outside again? Actually, Eleanora Lozada was in a very bad mood today; she had just destroyed a living human being and it was impossible for her to be in a good mood. He shook his head and said, No, you better get back to work, you dont need to drive me back, dont you have a driver?. Analena, you know that nothing is more important to me than you. When he got into the car, Jonathan Tasis handed him the new phone and said, A new phone, Ive put the phone card in for you, but its a new card, Ive saved my cell phone number on it, use it for a while, let me know if you dont get used to it and well pick out a new one. Eleanora Lozada picked up the phone and looked at Jonathan Tasis. Jonathan Tasisughed and pinched her cheek with his long fingers, Why are you staring at me like that? She took a deep breath, lowered her face, held the phone and said, Jonathan Tasis, youre too good to me. So good that, impably, he put all his feelings first. Consider it a debt I owe you from a previous life, I have been good to you, ept it, no need to feel burdened, if you want to return the favor, just give me your life. Do you really want to marry me? Jonathan Tasis drew her into his arms, chin resting on the top of her head, and said sweetly, If not you, who do you want me to marry? Eleanora Lozada asked: I heard from Dr. Julieta that you used to like Estre Berrocal a little bit. Is that true? I dont want to me you, before everyone gave me up for dead and it was justifiable that you liked another woman. Jonathan Tasis looked deeply at her, then a small wry smile appeared at the corners of his eyes, Analena, are you jealous? Im not, Im just curious. she seems to look a little bit like me. Well, a little bit, but you have different personalities, and I approached her before only because I wanted to deal with Adn Rouco, and I never liked her. Ah. replied Eleanora Lozada. Jonathan Tasis smile deepened, Ive exined a few things and just oh? Theres nothing else you want to ask? Eleanora Lozada was about to speak when urgent news suddenly came over the car radio. At 10:05 am, a ck car with North license te AXXXXX has been involved in an ident on Bohai Bridge, the owner of the car has crashed into the sea along with the car, the cause of the ident is still unknown, search and rescue teams are doing their best to save and rescue the car, the life and death of the owner is currently unknown, this traffic ident has caused a traffic jam on Bohai Bridge and also caused panic among the general public Eleanora Lozadas teary eyes were shaking hard. Jonathan Tasis visibly felt the little woman in his arms shudder. Whats the matter, did the fear of having sunk into the oceane back to haunt you? Jonathan Tasis hugged her tightly, crushing her head in his arms and sighing, Dont be afraid, Im not going to the office today, Im going home to rest with you. Eleanora Lozada buried herself in his arms, her hands sped around his neck, repressing the urge to cry. He should have been d that Adn Roucos men and car had fallen into the sea. But instead, she was overwhelmed with fear, nervousness, dread. Jonathan Tasisrge hand, gently stroking his hair, frowned as he saw the number of the car that had just been on the news, which belonged to Adam Rouco. The vis of Repulse Bay. Estre Berrocal went to the nearby supermarket to buy groceries, she nned to make a nice dinner and buy some candles for the evening, then in the afternoon she herself would make a birthday cake for Adn Rouco and surprise him with a birthday cake in the evening. After buying a bunch of groceries and steaks, the cashier sighed as she looked at the television hanging over her head at the checkout. Hey, this guys car went into the sea, it must be hopeless, how did he have such a bad ident. Estre Berrocal also looked up at the television when a reporter was cut off. Hello everyone, this is Bohai Bridge, right here there has been a serious car ident half an hour ago, as you can see the bridge fence behind me has been smashed and search and rescue teams have been recovering the owner, but so far, no results Estre Berrocal, seeing the cashier with an astonished look on her face, remembered: Boss, lets settle my ount first. Ohhhhhh, okay. After paying, Estre Berrocal was about to leave with the food package when her cell phone rang. The caller ID was from the Rouco family mansion. Strange, why was Roberto Rouco calling her all of a sudden? Estre Berrocal picked up the phone: Hello, Dad? Something has happened to Adam, have you seen the news?. Estre Berrocals face froze, What, what news?. Adams car, and the man, have crashed into the sea at Bohai Bridge. Fingers went limp and the phone crashed to the floor. The shopping bag that Estre Berrocal was holding in her hand was scattered on the floor. Her face paled as she turned and ran back to the fresh food store, grabbing the remote control from the cashiers hand. The cashier frowned, disgruntled, Hey! Whats wrong with you?. Estre Berrocal ignored her and, with reddened eyes and a trembling voice, asked, What station was the news on just now! The cashier was surprised by her appearance, Holy City TV. The news was still on when Estre Berrocal switched to La Ciudad Santa. Her eyes, staring at the TV screen until the reporter said, Police are still contacting the family of the owner of AXXXXX North Estre Berrocal stared at the string of license te numbers, carefully confirming each number several times, a number that she knew very well.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. But he didnt believe it. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 240: Estrella Berrocal, you are a nemesis! It wont be wont be Adam had gone to work in the morning, so how could he have gone to Bohai Bridge? The owner of the car in the ident, it must not be Adam must not be. The cashier stared at her, saw her eyes suddenly fill with tears, froze, looked at the TV and cautiously asked, Girl, the person in this ident on the news, it cant be your rtive, can it? No it cant be The phone, which had fallen to the floor, rang again. Estre Berrocal came out of her astonishment and fear, picked up the phone from the floor and picked it up in fright. Hi, Dad, it was just a misunderstanding, wasnt it?. Roberto Roucos voice was grim: I have been contacted by someone from the police station toe here, you are Adams wife and I think you have a right to know. The heart was beating, stuttering, as if it had stopped. Estre Berrocal did not know how she had arrived at the police station and when she got out of the cab, her legs were weak and she was exhausted. Roberto Rouco was waiting for her in front of the police station on crutches, with Roberto Roucos assistant at her side. When Roberto Rouco saw her, he told her: Come in, the police havee to see us to inform us of something. Estre Berrocals whole body felt as if her soul had been emptied, her eyes were dull and she nodded, in a particrly muffled voice: well. Once inside the police station, after a few conversations, Estre Berrocal almost copsed. The policeman said, I am sorry, Mr. Rouco, Mrs. Rouco, the searchers we sent the police have not yet recovered Mr. Adns person or car. Estre Berrocal lost her temper and stared at the policeman with reddened eyes, choking back an emotional sob: Then increase the number of men you have sent to retrieve them! Why cant you retrieve them? All of you! How could he crash into the sea? I dont believe it, Adam is a very good driver, how could he crash into the sea for no reason? It cant be. It cant be. Roberto Rouco frowned and reassured her: Estre, calm down. Estre Berrocal tugged on Roberto Roucos sleeve and begged him: Dad, you, tell them to send more men to save him! I beg you Star, Adam is my only son, I dont want anything to happen to him either, I have used all my strength and resources to send men to rescue him, but there is no news from my side either, lets be patience a little longer! Estre Berrocals hand, falling, with tears in her eyes, sobbed: No. Adam promised me he would be back early tonight, and I have a birthday celebration for him . Dad, its Adams birthday, could he be trying to y a joke on us? Estre, calm down, you still carry the blood of La familia Rouco in your belly, if you fall at this moment, what happens to the baby you have in your belly, what happens to Paulita?. But Estre Berrocal could not calm down, nor could she. How could she be calm if Adam could be sleeping at the bottom of the sea right now? She wanted to save him. But he couldnt swim. Estre Berrocal covered her face with her hands and burst into uncontroble tears. Roberto Rouco looked at herpletely out of control and ordered his assistant: Xever, take Miss Estre home first. President, is it to take Miss Estre back to La familia Rouco? Roberto Rouco nodded, In this state, she looks like she needs to be taken care of, send Miss Estre back to La familia Rouco and ask Felipa to prepare her a soothing soup, dont let her get too excited, it could affect the baby she is carrying in her womb. Yes, Chairman. Estre Berrocal returned to La familia Rouco and sat on her bed lost in thought. Felipa cooked a bowl of lily soup and brought it to her, saying quietly, Third Young Grandmother, have some soup, if you feel bad, talk to me, maybe you will feel better. Estre Berrocal said nothing, but after a while she suddenly stood up and ran out of the vi. Felipa put down her bowl and went after her, Third Young Grandmother, where are you going?. Im going to Bohai Bridge, Im going to get Adam!. Third Young Grandmother, His Lordship has arranged for many people to search and rescue, there are also policemen, it is useless for you to go there, even if you dont think about yourself, you have to think about the child you are carrying in your womb, you must not get emotional, what if you hurt the child? Estre Berrocal looked at her with reddened eyes: But I want to go to Adam, Felipa, let me go, I want to be the first to know about Adam. Third Young Grandmother, please, you may rest at home. Third Young Master, his lordship will make arrangements. Earlier, Third Young Master hase to ask me how to make nutritious soup, he told me that the doctor said you have low progesterone and you need to be more careful. Third Young Master has been away from the kitchen since he was a child and His Lordship taught him that a gentleman is away from the kitchen, but he came to ask me how to make a nourishing soup for his sake Third Young Grandmother, Third Young Master cares so much about the child you are carrying in your womb, take care of yourself! Estre Berrocal could not stop the tears from flowing and dropped into her chair. He could no longer do anything, he could do nothing to save Adam, he had to sit and wait. Felipa, Adam will be all right, wont he? The Third Young Master is lucky, he must still be alive, how could he let the Third Young Grandmother and Paulita go? Yes and Paulita, she must not want to die, if she leaves, what will happen to Paulita and me?. Estre Berrocal grabbed Felipa by the wrist and said, Felipa, when Paulitaes home from school tonight, you must not tell her about this, Im afraid she wont be able to take it. Good, and Her Ladyship has instructed that we are not to say anything to Paulita. But Third Young Grandmother, you must be strong too, otherwise Paulita will see that something is wrong, and Paulita is so clever that she is sure to suspect it. Estre Berrocal nodded and swallowed those tears, Yes, I cant let Paulita see that, Adam will be back safe and sound tomorrow morning Third Third Young Grandmother, take this soothing bowl of soup and then go to sleep, you dont look well. Estre Berrocal took a big gulp and promptly drank the bowl of lily and date soup. Estre Berrocaly in bed crying for a long time because she was overwhelmed with grief and fell asleep, tired of crying. Felipa came in and gently tucked her in. She slept uneasily, frowning as if she were having some nightmare, and clung to Felipas hand, muttering under her breath, Adam e back e back Felipa sighed and gently pulled his hand down and tucked it under the sheets before turning and closing the door behind her and leaving the bedroom. Downstairs, Roberto Rouco was sitting on the living room couch, holding his cane and asking quietly, How are you? The Third Young Grandmother is asleep, but in a very unstable mood.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. His lordship let out a long sigh and said, Let her sleep for now, Paulita will be home soon, so dont say anything. Yes, my lord. The ck Bentley, entered the courtyard of Vi Rouco family. Facundo Montes, the driver, got out of the car with Paulita in his arms, and as soon as he got out, Paulita ran into the house with her school bag on her back. When he reached the door, hearing no noise from the house, the little one poked his little head in the door. Where is everybody? Why is it so quiet? Nobodyse out to pick me up! No one hase out to pick me up! Paulita came in with her little bag on her back and saw her grandfather sitting on the sofa with a sullen look on his face, and ran to him. Grandpa, why didnt you pick me up today?. Youre back, Grandpa is busy these days, so Ill let Facundo Montes pick you up, okay?. Paulita grunted reluctantly, Okay. Your brother will be back soon too, didnt you sayst night that you were going to watch anime with him tonight? Go get ready for the anime, Ill tell Felipa to bring you something good to eat, dinner will bete today, so first have something else to fill your stomachs. Oh, okay, Grandpa, is Dad back with Estre? Ive seen Estres coat. The old man was stunned andughed, Yes, but your dad is busy tonight and wont be back. Paulita said with a little white frown, Why is everyone so busy these days? And where is Estre? Im going to look for Estre. Felipa said, Estre is tired with her baby and has just fallen asleep and is not awake yet. All right then, Grandpa, Paulitas off to watch cartoons! Go on, Felipa, go with her. Yes, Grandpa. Estre Berrocal woke up with her eyes heavy and open, surrounded by darkness. He looked out the window, it was dark Adam! Adam should have heard something by now! He lifted the sheets and got up, walking downstairs, only to hear Roberto Rouco and Olivia Montes talking in the living room. Dad, still no word from Adam?. Roberto Rouco shook his head, Not yet, as I see it, the chances of Adam surviving maybe they are Dad, Adam will be fine, dont worry. Estre Berrocals tears, which she had managed to hold back, came pouring out. It will not be Adam will not die. He hadnt died when the ship had broken up in the storm on Beach Ind, and this time, hed be fine too! Estre Berrocal walked into the living room, took a deep breath and said, Dad, I want to go to Bohai Bridge. Roberto Rouco frowned, What are you doing on the Bohai Bridge?. Im going to wait for Adam, he must not be dead, helle back alive, he wont leave Paulita and me alone Olivia Montes fulminated at her with a merciless look: Estre Berrocal, why does something always happen to Adn when hes with you? You are a nemesis. Olivia! What nonsense! Dad shes a nemesis, thest time Adam was with her he was in a car ident and broke his arm, and this time, Adam is dead or alive! Dad The old man, distracted, shouted, All right! Cut the crap. Estre Berrocal covered her mouth and ran away. The old man gave a gasp: Star Berrocal! Estre Berrocal didnt even listen and the old man took off her coat and chased her to the exit. Wait! Estre Berrocal stood still and turned around crying, Dad, I just want to go to Bohai Bridge and wait for Adam, Im not going to do anything out of the ordinary The old man handed him the coat and his voice softened a little as he said, Even if you go to Bohai Bridge to wait for Adam, put on thicker clothes first, its very windy on Bohai Bridge, youll catch a cold if you go like this, what happens to the baby in your belly if you catch a cold? Dad Its not safe for you to go alone, Ill ask Facundo Montes to take you. Estre Berrocal took the jacket, Thanks dad. If you find grammatical or content errors, please let us know through the Feedback function, and the first person to give feedback will be rewarded with a certain number of coins. Chapter 241: Always waiting for Adán Rouco to come home The Bohai Bridge, in the darkness of the night, shrouded by the dim street lights and the cold wind blowing in from the sea, stuck in Estre Berrocals neck. Standing on the bridge, looking out at the endless calm sea, he finally could contain himself no longer and shouted out to sea. Adam Rouco! Adam Rouco! Im waiting for you toe back! You have toe back Her voice was hysterical, muffled and dry, choked with sobs. The early winter sea breeze was like a razor de, cutting sharply across her face, and the hot tears in her eyes, the moment they slid away, had turned cold. In her blurred vision, she was looking at the sea, standing alone on the bridge. Adam Where the hell are you? Facundo Montes, the driver, stood to the side, watching Estre Berrocal. The phone rings and the caller ID is Vi La familia Rouco. Facundo Montes picks it up: Hello, sir. Keep an eye on Miss Star, Im afraid she might do something foolish. Yes, dont worry mister, I wont let anything happen to Miss Estre. After hanging up the phone, Facundo Montes took a nket from the car, approached Estre Berrocal and handed it to her. Miss Star, its windy on the beach and youre not wearing much clothing, so youd better put your nket on, to be careful of catching a cold. Estre Berrocals eyes filled with tears and she turned her head to Facundo Montes and asked, biting her lip, Do you think Adam would be cold if he were still at sea? Facundo Montes froze: What a Miss Estre maybe Mr. Adn Theyre actually trying to tell me that Adam is dead, arent they?. Miss Estre, you are still pregnant, take care of yourself. Estre Berrocal cried andughed: So, you all think Adam is dead?. How could a man who had been in a car ident and fallen into the sea be alive after ten hours?Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Only Facundo Montes couldnt bear to say that to Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal looked out to sea and said, word for word, As long as we dont see his body, theres a chance hes alive. He promised me he would be home early tonight. Facundo Montes pursed his lips and his eyes moistened a little. Estre Berrocal grabbed the railing with both hands and shouted to the sea: Adn Rouco! Ill be waiting for you all the way home!. Vis del Condado Azul. Eleanora Lozada was drowsy from sleep, with a cold sweat on her forehead. Jonathan Tasis hugged her and called softly, Analena, wake up, Analena?. Ah! Eleanora Lozada suddenly woke up and looked at Jonathan Tasis in horror. Jonathan Tasis said sweetly, What is it, a nightmare?. Eleanora Lozada threw herself into his arms and snuggled against his chest, I, I dreamt I killed someone No, my Analena is very kind, how could I kill someone, dont be imagining things. Jonathan Tasis took her hand and brought it to his lips and kissed it. Are you hungry? Ill have the maids make you some midnight snacks. Jonathan Tasis was about to get up and leave when Eleanora Lozada tugged on his sleeve: Jonathan Tasis, dont go, Im scared. Jonathan Tasis sat back down and hugged her, Dont be afraid, Im not leaving. He took out some tissues and wiped the beads of sweat from her forehead, caressing her slender back with hisrge hands, unable to help but feel a little more pleased to see her so dependent on him. Analena, you seem to depend on me more than ever. Jonathan Tasis smiled slightly and said, Im d you trust me so much. Would you hate me if If one day you found out I wasnt what you thought I was? The mans eyes, looked at her deeply, No matter what you be, you are my Analena Lozada, I love you more than anything, how could I hate you? Jonathan Tasis reached up and smoothed her sweaty hair, and Eleanora Lozada stared at him, her eyes moving. By the way, theres something I think I should tell you. What is it? Jonathan Tasis said, Adam Rouco was in a car ident today, the man and the car crashed into the sea, and no body has been recovered yet. Eleanora Lozada felt a strong shiver run through her body and her heart was trembling. Did this mean that Adn Rouco was really dead? I was stunned: How, how can it be?. Jonathan Tasis frowned, Maybe it was an enemy he had made in the business, but I cant imagine who would have the guts to do that. Eleanora Lozada looked at him warily and asked, Would it bother you that Adn Rouco is dead? Jonathan Tasis suddenlyughed mockingly and said, I once lost you because of him, I wanted him killed with a thousand shes, a thousand deaths would not have been enough for me, but now that I know he has been killed, I am not d, suddenly I remember the time when we were good friends, he is dead and suddenly my heart is empty. Eleanora Lozada murmured, Is it true that he is dead? More than ten hours have passed and the man has still not been recovered, the chances of survival are slim. Lately, perhaps the Rouco Group is about to make a big change. Eleanora Lozada closes her eyes, her heart clenched, she thought she would get her revenge and be happy, but not only did she not get the thrill she expected. On the contrary, her heart felt heavy. Eleanora Lozada remembered that she had some unfinished business and said to Jonathan Tasis, Im a little hungry, could you have someone fix me something to eat? Jonathan Tasis reached up and scratched his nose and said affectionately, Yes. Once Jonathan Tasis left the room, Eleanora Lozada took his phone aside, opened it and sent a text message. Five million dors, I will wire it to you in three days, do not call me, receive this money, take your daughter and leave The Holy City immediately and do not return to The Holy City. Once the text message was sent, Eleanora Lozada immediately deleted it, turned off her phone and threw it aside. She took a deep breath and covered her face with her hands for a long moment before calming down enough to pull up the covers and get out of bed. Jonathan Tasis was in the kitchen simmering porridge when he was suddenly embraced from behind by a pair of gentle arms. The man curved his lips, Why are you up?. I didnt want to be alone. Jonathan Tasis pulled her straight up from behind and gathered her into his arms, gently resting his chin on the top of her head, and said with a mute smile, When did you get so clingy? Do I seem a little annoying to you? Well yes, I like it when you stick to me, it makes me feel safer. He looked down and kissed her on the temple of her ears. Eleanora Lozada hesitated for a moment and stammered, I want to talk to you about something. Hmm? Can you lend me some money?. Jonathan Tasis raised an eyebrow and leaned over to look at her, How much do you want? Eleanora Lozada touched a little bottom, Five million Would Jonathan Tasis suspect anything if she asked him for five million in a heartbeat? What do you want so much money for? Jonathan Tasis suddenly serious expression. Eleanora Lozadas heart stuttered, I Seeing her small, slightly white face, Jonathan Tasis frowned and asked, Youre not thinking of taking the five million and abandoning me again, are you? Hmm? he forced the question. Eleanora Lozadas ears blushed, No no. Its just that I went out shopping alone today and saw a lot of things I wanted to buy, but I realized I didnt have much money on me. This he said with some embarrassment, which he disguised well. Jonathan Tasis looked at her for a long moment and let out augh, I was bad thinking, when you went out today, I was worried you wouldnt have your phone on you or money, that you would get lost or harassed. Eleanora Lozada lowered her eyes and muttered under her breath, Im not a puppy or a cat, I cant get lost that easily. Jonathan Tasis eyes bugged out and a soft glow radiated from beneath them, Analena, tell me how youve made it through thesest ten years. I fell into the sea and was rescued by local fishermen, but I hit my head on a reef in the sea, so I had memory loss, lived in a small fishing vige for a long time, then remembered some things intermittently, so I went back home and stayed there for a long time. I thought if I went to The Holy City, there would be people who knew me and I could get my memories back, and by chance I met Dr. Juliet, and after that, you know what happened. Although Eleanora Lozada had downyed its importance, Jonathan Tasis heart was shaken. He hugged her tightly and sighed, Analena, I swear I will never let you leave me again, nor let them hurt you. Eleanora Lozada couldnt help but reach out and wrap her arms around his waist. While Eleanora Lozada was leaning on the table drinking her porridge, Jonathan Tasis took a bank card out of the study and handed it to her. This bank card, I made it when you came back, but I forgot to give it to you, the code is your birthday. Eleanora Lozada took the bank card and only felt a heavy weight in her hand. Jonathan Tasis was too good for her, this man, he was simply spoiling her like a daughter. There is only one million in it, then I will transfer the money to you in theputer, if you need money in the future, just ask me, Analena, the money you take from me, I dont lend it to you, I earn it, its all for you to spend. The mansrge hand, rubbed her hair. Eleanora Lozada stared at the card and tugged at the corner of her lips, My parents have never been so nice to me. Then let me be the one to spoil you the most. It waste at night when Estre Berrocal returned from Bohai Bridge to Vi La familia Rouco. His eyes were red and swollen. From the living room of the vi came the voices of the old man and Paulita. Paulita, behave yourself, behave yourself, go to bed, itste, you have school tomorrow. The little girl frowned, rarely disobeying, No, Grandpa, I want to wait for Estre toe back, where the hell has Estre gone!. As soon as Estre Berrocal came in, Paulita called out to her: Estre! The little girl ran down from the sofa and ran to Estre Berrocal, wrapping her two little arms around her. Hmph, where have you been! Not even home thiste! What if youve been caught by the bad guys outside?. Estre Berrocal sniffled and squatted down to take Paulitas little hand, her voice muffled and a small smile peeking through her lips as she said, Im back, arent I? Will Paulita sleep with me tonight? Yes! Its weird that Dads not home! At the mention of Adn Rouco, tears came to Estre Berrocals eyes. Paulita looked at her incredulously: Estre, whats the matter with you! Nothing, its too windy outside and it hurts my eyes. Roberto Rouco got up with his crutches and came over saying: You should put Paulita to bed, it iste, if there is anything, we will talk about it tomorrow. Estre Berrocal understood the meaning of the old mans words and nodded, Good. Chapter 242: Preparing for the funeral Estre Berrocal slept until she woke up in the middle of the night. She woke up in a cold sweat. She dreamed that Adam Rouco was struggling at the bottom of the cold sea, calling her name, and that she wanted to save him, but his body was frozen as if by a spell, and he could not move. Next to her, Paulita was sleeping soundly. Estre Berrocal looked at that pretty little face and reached up to cover her face, breathing deeply, helpless and confused. If Adam was really what was he going to tell Paulita? I couldnt do it, something so cruel, I couldnt say it. Outside, the moon was bright but cold and silent. Estre Berrocal got up, took one of Adn Roucos coats, threw it over her shoulders and stood at the window, looking at the moon. He grabbed the sleeve of his coat and sniffed it deeply for a few moments before the tears finally overflowed, suppressed and silent. Adam you must be safe He bowed his head, looked at the bright moon and prayed. The next morning, shortly after Facundo Montes dropped Paulita off at school, a call came from the police station. Estre Berrocal sat down at the table without any appetite and, after a few bites of porridge, she could not eat anything else. Roberto Rouco answered the phone with a deep, stony face. Estre Berrocal stood up and asked abruptly, Dad, did you find Adam? Roberto Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal and there was a long silence. Estre Berrocal frowns, tearse to her eyes anxiously: Dad, tell me now. Adam has not yet been found .. Only the car that was salvaged from Adams ident. Estre Berrocal dropped into a chair, wooden-eyed and dull, and murmured, How could he why havent they found him yet? It had been a day and a night, why hadnt they found him? Roberto Rouco grabbed his cane and said: If more than forty-eight hours have passed and we havent found Adam, lets give up. Estre Berrocals eyes were red and shining, How are we going to do it, maybe Adam is still alive, still waiting for us to rescue him, dad, please . dont give up so soon, okay? Roberto Rouco let out a deep sigh and said in a intive voice: Lets decide, if we dont find Adam in more than forty-eight hours, we will organize a funeral for him, its in the press, its no longer possible to hide it, I will take care of the Rouco Group myself. Estre Berrocal choked back a sob: Dad The old man leaned his cane and turned his back to Estre Berrocal: Im going to the police station right now, I think you are unstable, so stay home and rest, Ill let you know if anything happens. Police Station. Mr. Rouco, during our investigation we have verified that the car Mr. Adn Rouco was driving before the ident had the brake fluid line cut. If you think about it, did Mr. Adn Rouco offend anyone before?. Roberto Roucos eyes sunk, his brow furrowed as he tightened his grip on the tap of his cane. The Rouco Group had offended many people in the mall, that was normal, but who would dare to be angry with Adam? Officer Alonzo, its all too normal for us at the Rouco Group to offend people when we open for business, but its all too normal to win or lose at the mall, and I dont think theres the kind of crazy person who would kill someone over a momentary defeat. Thats true, but, if you think about it, has President Rouco ever had any personal grudges before? That I really dont know. But Im certainly not going to let my son be unounted for, Officer Alonzo, please keep looking into it, Ill have someone look into it too, and as soon as I know anything, Ill contact you, the police. Well, Mr. Rouco, you also take care of your health. Yahua Film and Television Company building, presidents office. Jonathan Tasis instructed Tulio Moralez: What did you find on Miss Analenas phone yesterday? Miss Analena had been in contact with an unknown number that was turned off when I called. Jonathan Tasis frowned, Find out what happened to the five million in Miss Analenas ount. Yes.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Tulio Moralez pursed his lips and added: By the way, news came today from the police that the car of Adn Rouco has been recovered and that the brake fluid line of the car in which he was riding has been viciously cut. Jonathan Tasis dark eyes were cold, Keep an eye on this and let me know if there are any developments. Yes. Tulio Moralez paused and asked curiously, President Jonathan, who would dare to do this to Adam Rouco in all of La Ciudad Santa, if you look? The two Roberto Roucos are the only ones who have the courage to do it. After all, Roberto Rouco has lost one of his two sons, and now he has lost a second, and Roberto Rouco is now afraid of revenge. It is assumed that the people who have wronged Adam Rouco are not in the business world, and even if Adam Rouco has established some deadly rivals in general, those people are merelypeting with him in business and would not dare to get into awsuit over human life. The more Jonathan Tasis thought about it, the more vaguely concerned he became. Somehow, he always felt that this issue had something to do with Analena. The cell phone on his desk rang, thendline number for Vis del Condado Azul. As soon as he picked up, Exaltations worried voice sounded on the line. Sir, Miss Analena has a high fever, and not long after you left, she went to bed in her room looking bad, only for me toe over with some red date porridge to make her drink it, not realizing she had a fever. Jonathan Tasiss heart skipped a beat and, with a frown, he ordered, Call the doctor immediately, Ill be right back!. After hanging up the phone, Tulio Moralez asked, President Jonathan, whats going on? Analena has a high fever and all of todays meetings have been postponed to tomorrow. Ah, good. Tulio Moralez looked at the back of Jonathan Tasis as he hurried away and couldnt help but sigh, he was still a real scourge . Jonathan Tasis arrived at the vi with a long stride toward the bedroom. Is the doctor here yet? Exaltation nodded and followed Jonathan Tasis, She just came in, taking Miss Analenas temperature, as soon as she left, Miss Analena watched the news for a while and came back to the bedroom not long after, I saw her very bad . Jonathan Tasis paused, Watching the news? What news? Its that big car ident thats been going around for thest few days, the one where the car went into the sea Jonathan Tasis pursed his thin lips and ordered, Go make some porridge, Analena needs to have some when she wakes up. Oh, yes. Jonathan Tasis walked into the bedroom and asked the doctor, How is he? The doctor frowned, Miss Analena has a cold, thirty-nine degrees two, the fever is not low. Jonathan Tasis sat next to Analena Lozada and touched her burning forehead with hisrge hand, concerned, Is it necessary to go to the hospital? Actually its not necessary, going to the hospital is just hanging water, I brought medicine, after giving him the medicine and giving him a physical cooling, it should be nothing serious. Jonathan Tasis nodded, murmuring with some suspicion, Why does he have a sudden fever if hes fine? If she has a sudden high fever, or is frightened or there is another cause for the temporary high fever, I suggest that Mr. Jonathan take Miss Analena to have her blood drawn and tested afterwards. Good. Scared? Jonathan Tasis sat on the edge of the bed, his dark eyes watching her, gazing at her pale, sickly flushed face, pensive. Chapter 243: Estrella Berrocal, what’s wrong with you! Jonathan Tasis gave Eleanora Lozada her fever medicine and then kept changing the cold towel on her forehead. When Exaltation saw this, he said, Sir, shall I take care of Miss Analena? Jonathan Tasis had no intention of leaving and kept his eyes on Eleanora Lozadas face. No, you can leave. Yes, sir, call me if you need anything. Exaltacion went out and closed the bedroom door behind him. It was rare that the gentleman finally had a girl he liked. Jonathan Tasis watched Eleanora Lozada for who knows how long, the fever-reducing medicine took effect and Eleanora Lozadas forehead began to sweat. Hot Eleanora Lozada, unconscious, raised her hand to lift the nkets. Jonathan Tasis held her small, restless hands and said softly, Cover up and sweat. Within moments, Eleanora Lozada was sweating all over. Jonathan Tasis didnt dare take her to the bathroom for fear that she might catch a cold again, so he stripped her of her soaked clothes, grabbed a hot towel and wiped her body. When he reached the small red mole on his left breast, Jonathan Tasis hand stopped. Her eyes were deep andplex as she looked at the small red mole. There was a time when I had not reached thest step with Analena Lozada, but I clearly remembered that that little red mole was not on Analena Lozadas chest. He stared at the little face of the woman in his arms and murmured in a mute voice, Are you Analena Lozada or not? It was as if he was asking himself, as if he was asking her. Jonathan Tasis could not see any sign of stic surgery on the woman in front of him, her face, natural as it was, was identical to Analena Lozada. If she was not Analena Lozada, but looked exactly like Analena Lozada, how could this be exined? Eleanora Lozada slept, shivering because she was naked, pressed ufortably against Jonathan Tasis arms. Jonathan Tasis hugged her, dropped a kiss on her forehead, took a deep breath and murmured, Whoever you are, you are my Analena. Jonathan Tasis had never dared to dream that Analena Lozada would return to him after ten years of death. Even though it would have been a wonderful dream, he had resigned himself to it. Whatever the cost to him, he would never let her go again. Losing Analena Lozada once again would probably drive him crazy. Vi The Rouco family. Santino Yepes entered Roberto Roucos studio. Mr. Santino, normally you are the one who knows the most about Adam, tell me honestly, who is the person Adam grudges the most?. Santino Yepes wrinkled his eyebrows and said, Jonathan Tasis of the Yahua Film and Television Company has the most grievances with BOSS, but I dont think Jonathan Tasis would do something as obvious as cutting the brake fluid line. And, although Jonathan Tasis usually targets BOSS, its because he lost Analena Lozada, but shes not dead and shes back with him, so it doesnt make sense for him to risk bringing BOSS down. Do it. Analena Lozada is not dead? Yes, Chairman, aside from Jonathan Tasis and Analena Lozada, it is only natural for BOSS to have a grudge against someone for business as usual, after all, no one would put their life on the line to get back at someone for a loss in business. Roberto Rouco reflected, But this Jonathan Tasis and Analena Lozada, ording to you, have no reason to harm Adn again. Chairman, this is a matter that I will continue to investigate until I find the killer. Roberto Roucos eyes were cold: I will not forgive anyone who killed Adam. President, the executives of the Rouco Group have had a turbulent couple of days and you have to keep an eye on them. Also, have you really decided that you want to prepare for the bosss funeral? Estre Berrocal arrived at the studio door just in time to hear this, and heard Roberto Rouco say: Adn was my son, and when I said goodbye to Oscar five years ago, I didnt sleep for three days and three nights, and I sat in the room where Oscar lived, looking at those medals of his, always thinking he woulde back. I had no idea that God would be so cruel to me, taking Oscar and now Adam, my sons. Only if we make it big can we show those people outside that we of The Rouco Family are not down, and that no one can take advantage of this moment to intimidate us of The Rouco Family. President I ask for your condolences. Outside the door, Estre Berrocals throat soured and her eyes filled with tears. She didnt want to cry, but her heart ached. Adams body had not even been recovered, and even the funeral had been a mere tomb. Santino Yepes came out of the studio and saw Estre Berrocal, Maam, maam Roberto Rouco followed him and said, I asked Mr. Santino to organize Adams funeral, did you hear me?. Estre Berrocal emitted a slight hmm and said, Dad, couldnt we have waited a little longer? Maybe there might be a miracle. When Oscar left five years ago, I too thought there would be a miracle, I kept waiting, but in the end I found that the longer I waited, the more it hurt. Estre Berrocals tears came to her eyes, she bowed her head, not wanting to be seen crying, and bit her lip as she said, But Adams body hasnt even been recovered. What about the funeral service? The old man let out a deep sigh: When people die, everything is in vain. Mr. Santino, go and prepare yourself. Yes, president. In the afternoon Estre Berrocal was in the kitchen cooking. Felipa looked at her with a frown and advised her, Third Young Grandmother, it is not yet time to cook, and, even if you want to make dinner, I should do it, you are pregnant and you need to rest, you should stop working Estre Berrocal shook her head, a pale smile tugged at her lips, and said, Felipa, I made a promise to Adam that I woulde home early ande back for dinner, I will set a table and light candles, and I will make a cake to help him celebrate his birthday. He wille back when he has made dinner. Third Young Grandmother Felipa could not help herself and went to talk to Roberto Rouco with a sigh.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Master, Third Young Grandmother has been busy in the kitchen, I could not convince her, she insisted on making dinner for the master, saying she woulde back . I know she cant ept it, shes sad, but its like this, its not a thing, I look at my heart, strange heartache. The old master waved his hand, Leave her alone, maybe shell feel better that way. He rubs the frame of the photograph of Adn Rouco with the cloth of his old-fashioned sses. Felipa shook her head, Eh, . Estre Berrocal had made the cake, set the table and lit the candles. As soon as Olivia Montes arrived home, she found Estre Berrocal sitting, talking to the air. Adam, shall we light the birthday candles?. Then Estre Berrocal stuck the candle in the cake and lit it. Olivia Montes, unable to resist, approached her and said angrily, Estre Berrocal, why are you angry!. Estre Berrocal kept her eyes on the other side of the room: Im celebrating Adns birthday. He promised toe back first thing this afternoon and spend Christmas with me, and Im spending his birthday with him. Olivia Montes swung the birthday cake, violently, to the floor, Adam is dead! Estre Berrocal! Its all your fault Adam is dead! Why arent you the one whos dead!. Chapter 244: Keeping Your Pregnant Belly Protected Estre Berrocal stared at the cake that had fallen to the floor, her eyes unblinking and slightly dazed. Olivia Montes saw that he was unresponsive and threw the te he had made, all of it, back in the trash. Estre Berrocal! Im telling you! Adn cant eat this anymore! Youre a nemesis! Ever since you joined The Rouco Family, something has always happened to Adam! Estre Berrocal sat in an eerie silence. Olivia Montes shot him a death re, Why dont you say anything? By default. Themotion in the hall attracted Roberto Rouco. What are you arguing about? Olivia Montes was slightly stunned, Dad Paulita is painting in her room with Dante, are you trying to attract the children with all this fuss? Ive had enough to worry about thesest few days, cant you two get along? Olivia Montes blushed, bit her lip and said, Dad, Im sorry, Im just I just dont think its worth Adam leaving. Olivia, I know you dont like Estre, but at least she is Adns wife, she is the daughter-inw of La familia Rouco just like you, right now, if you are not together, what will people outside say?. Olivia Montes ducked her head and did not speak again. Roberto Rouco called Felipa to clean up, and then asked her to send Estre Berrocal upstairs to rest. Estre Berrocal was calm, strangely so tonightpared to the previous two days when she had lost control. When Felipa came downstairs, she said to Roberto Rouco with concern, My Lord, the Third Young Grandmother is not in the right state. It would be fine if she cried, but tonight she doesnt cry, she doesnt speak, and it only hurts her more to keep it inside. The old man frowned and thought better of it, but called Santino Yepes. Mr. Santino, go and find out what friends Third Young Grandmother is usually with, and ask her best friend toe and keep herpany. Half an hourter, Santino Yepes took Dulcina Calvo to the Rouco family. Presumably informed of thetest developments, Dulcina Calvo pushed her way in and caught a glimpse of Estre Berrocal, leaning on the bed and caressing a mans coat. Star? Dulcina Calvo ran to her and gave her a hug. Estre Berrocal even smiled slightly and asked, What brings you here?. Dulcina Calvo looked at her and said sourly, Estre, if you want to cry, hug me and cry loudly, dont keep it to yourself, you have a baby in your belly, if you get depressed, whats going to happen to the baby, Adn Rouco wouldnt want you to be like this if he were still here. Yes, if Adam were still here, he would havee to my aid when I was harassed by Olivia Montes. Did someone bully you? Estre Berrocal shook her head. When someone harassed me before, Adn always came out to protect me when it mattered most, but why didnt he show up tonight when Olivia Montes threw away the cake I made her and threw the food I made her in the trash? Dulcina, has Adam really abandoned me?. Star Dulcina Calvo felt that Estre Berrocal was out of ce and looked at her for a moment, not knowing how to console her. Dulcina, do you think its true that when people die they have souls?. Estre Berrocal was leaning with her back to the bed, her face flushed with gray, hernguid gaze looking out the window, pale and lonely. Dulcina Calvo took his hand and said, Estre, Im not leaving tonight, Ill stay with you, Roberto Rouco told me I coulde stay with you one of these days, I remember we slept together in the same bed in high school, so many years have passed . Dulcina Calvo tried to change the subject and her attention, but before she could finish the sentence, Estre Berrocal took her eyes away from the window, looked at Dulcina Calvo and asked again, Dulcina, do you think Adam will be cold lying alone at the bottom of the sea? Estre we dont want Adn Rouco, okay? No, hell be cold when hes alone at sea, Dulcina, Im going to the Bohai Bridge to see him. With this, Estre Berrocal stood up and Dulcina Calvo held her down, Estar! Adam Rouco is dead, he cant see or hear you, what can you do on the Bohai Bridge? I just want to be with him on the Bohai Bridge, dont worry, I wont jump overboard, not because of the baby in my belly. Dulcina Calvo put her arms around Estre Berrocal: Estre, cry, cry, will you stop it? Estre Berrocal rested her chin on Dulcina Calvos shoulder and said, I thought, when I made the cake and cooked the food, that Adam woulde back, he promised me he would be home soon Estre, the most important thing for you right now, is to protect your baby with Adn Rouco, your progesterone is already low, its not good for the baby if you stay so depressed, just in case Estre Berrocals eyes twitched and the depths of her eyes grew cold. Just in case the baby gets lost, I wont have to think about it so much. Dulcina Calvo was startled, surprised by this idea of hers. In a state of extreme sadness, one has no sense of survival, Estre Berrocal was not strong, she was too sad, too sad to think of anything. He could go on living his life without Adn Rouco, but now his heart felt as if it were wrapped in an airtight stic bag, and it was hard to breathe, and he didnt know how long it would take to suffocate the paining from his organs. Estre, you cant martyr yourself, you still have Paulita, Paulita has already lost her father, what will she do if she loses her mother again?. Estre Berrocal, with reddened eyes, smiled softly and said, I dont want to die, Im not that weak, Dulcina, Im just tired and sad. Papa is going to have a funeral for Adam, but I always feel that Adam is not dead. If youre tired, go to sleep, lets not think about it, okay?. Dulcina Calvo didnt know how long it took to fall asleep. Early the next morning. My lord, there is a Miss Irene outside who wants toe in to see you, she says she has something to tell you about the Third Young Master Roberto Roucos eyes sank as he stood up and said, Send her in. Yes. In the study, the old man looked at Irene Guilln. What exactly does Miss Irene have to tell me?. Mr. Rouco, I think I should introduce myself, I am Irene Guilln and stepsister of Estre Berrocal, whose father, Stefano Berrocal, is my mothers ex-husband. Roberto Rouco frowned,ughed coldly and said, Miss Irene, if you want to climb thedder, you are very bad at choosing your time, now that we have had such a big incident in The Rouco family, do you think I am in the mood to visit rtives with you? Irene Guillnughed lightly and said, Roberto Rouco, you have misunderstood me, today I have note to visit you, I havee to tell you that the man who killed your son may be right under your nose. What do you mean? Roberto Roucos eyes grew cold. Doesnt Roberto Rouco know that Stefano Berrocal, my stepfather, was involved in those affairs of the Rouco Group?. Roberto Roucos brow furrowed, Miss Irene, Im not in the mood to beat around the bush, what are you trying to say?Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. My stepfather was ruined because of the Rouco Group, Estre Berrocal was with Adn Rouco to avenge his death, and allied with Jonathan Tasis against Adn Rouco. The car ident of Adn Rouco, the person who was most likely to do it was Estre Berrocal, Mr. Rouco, dont you suspect? Roberto Roucos heart turned over: Do you know what the consequences of lying to me are? Irene Guilln hooked her red lips, Wouldnt I be a fool for lying to you about something like that, you could have sent someone to investigate the case of Stefano Berrocal who threw himself off a building when Adn Rouco was so cold and ruthless that he forced my stepfather to throw himself off, Estre Berrocal knew about it and the truth is that I dont understand why Adn Rouco kept Estre Berrocal when he knew she was up to no good. Roberto Rouco spoke after a long silence: Miss Irene, if there is nothing else, you may leave. Irene Guilln did not expect this attitude from Roberto Rouco, Mr. Rouco, you do not believe me, do you? Whether I believe you or not is my business, it has nothing to do with Miss Irene. Irene Guilln gritted her teeth and exited the studio on her high heels, just in time to bump into Estre Berrocal. Irene Guilln, what are you doing here?. Irene Guilln clings to his arms without a hint of panic, Estre Berrocal, you have a strong psyche, after killing Adn Rouco, you can continue to live in La familia Rouco with peace of mind and pretend to be pathetic, congrattions, you have finally avenged your fathers murder. Estre Berrocal frowned, What nonsense are you talking?. You know what Im talking about, you were the one who set up Adn Roucos car ident. You wanted to kill Adn Rouco to avenge your fathers death, didnt you?. Youre full of shit! Estre Berrocal tried to p her, but Irene Guilln grabbed her wrist. Estre Berrocal, thats how you are, you have always acted as if you had no heart, but you are the guilty one, you are the one behind it, you killed Adn Rouco, didnt you? You killed him, didnt you? Admit it once and for all. Estre Berrocal clenched her fist: I didnt do it! Irene Guilln, you came to La familia Rouco today to provoke me!. Olivia Montes ran out of the room and said angrily: Estre Berrocal, its you! Miss Olivia, this Estre Berrocal is not a good person, she lives in her The Rouco family, you should warn Mr. Rouco about her. Estre Berrocal! Give me back Adam! Olivia Montes pped Estre Berrocal in the face so hard that she was stunned and crashed against the railing. Roberto Rouco came out of the studio and saw the dangerous scene before him: What are you doing? Dulcina Calvo had just changed her clothes and left her room when she saw that Estre Berrocal had crushed her forehead, her face was pale and bloodless, and her hands were clutching her abdomen. He ran and put his arms around Estre Berrocal on the floor, Estre, how are you?. Estre Berrocals brow furrowed in pain, My stomach hurts Dulcina Take me to the hospital Dulcina Calvo was rmed: Yes, Ill take you to the hospital right now! Dont worry. Roberto Rouco scolded her: What are you waiting for, get help! Chapter 245: Near miscarriage When they arrived at the hospital, Estre Berrocal was wheeled into the ward. Dulcina Calvo tugged on the sleeve of Esteban Zaragosas white coat and said anxiously, Tutor, you must let them keep Estres baby! Esteban Zaragosa looked at Dulcina Calvos small hands and said coldly, Youve been hiding from me for so many days and now youre willing to see me? Dulcina Calvos little hand unconsciously loosened, and when thest fingers loosened Esteban Zaragosas white robe, he took her little hand between his and stroked her little head with his other hand, saying in a deep voice, Dont worry, everything will be all right, Ill go and see, you wait here obediently. Oh. Dulcina Calvo looked at Esteban Zaragosas tall, handsome back and calmed down for a moment. With the demon Esteban around, Estre and the baby should be fine. Dulcina Calvo turned her eyes to Olivia Montes, who was sitting to the side, and frowned, Miss Olivia, you are Estres sister-inw, why did you reach out and push Estre, dont you know that Estre is pregnant? And if the baby Olivia Montes scoffed and said, Miss Dulcina, dont talk nonsense, who in your eyes saw me push Estre Berrocal? It was Estre Berrocal who fell, and a sticker needs proof!. You! It was you who hit Estre and caused her to fall! Roberto Rouco frowned, holding his cane, and reprimanded: Very good! Olivia Montes bit her lip and said, Dad, you heard what Miss Irene said, who dares to hurt Adn, I think it was Estre Berrocal who wanted revenge on Adn for nning the ident! And now shes begging for mercy! Dad, are you really going to leave this woman who killed Adn in La familia Rouco? Not until I have investigated the matter! Right now, the most important thing is the child Estre Berrocal is carrying in her womb, and whatever happens, it carries the blood of The Rouco family. Inside the room, Estre Berrocal was leaning on the bed, looking sickly. Several doctors left the room and Roberto Rouco approached and asked: Doctor, how are the adults and the baby? The doctor frowned: The pregnant womans progesterone is already low, and although this time the baby was saved by the skin of her teeth, dont let her receive any more stimuli, make sure she eats well and sleeps well, and that she keeps a good mood. Dulcina Calvo red at Olivia Montes and walked straight into the room. Estre, how are you, is your stomach still hurting?. Estre Berrocal shook her head. Dulcina Calvo, seeing her so weak, was a little upset for her: You have Adn Roucos baby in your belly and yet they, the Rouco family, still suspect you and think you are Adn Roucos murderer, how can they do this! Olivia Montes was even worse, she hit you! Luckily it was a false rm and you and the baby are fine Dulcina Calvo gently touched Estre Berrocals t stomach. Estre Berrocals tears slipped silently from the corners of her eyes, but she smiled softly: Adn really left me, Dulcina, nobody defends me anymore, you know? When I was being harassed by Irene Guilln and Olivia Montes, Adn was always the first to appear, but today he was absent Star Estre Berrocals forehead was bruised and bandaged with a piece of gauze, which made her whole face even paler and bloodless. Dulcina Calvo hugged her tightly: Estre, dont be sad, okay? We cant stop thinking about Adn Rouco.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal closed her eyes tightly, took a deep breath and said: I dont want to either, I want to get well and not think about Adn Rouco, but I cant help it, I remember he said that if it was a boy his name would be Esteban Rouco and if it was a girl it would be Salbatora Rouco. Dulcina, Adn Rouco still doesnt know if the baby I have in my belly is a boy or a girl, how do you think he can just leave? Dulcina Calvo hugged her and cried with her. When Estre Berrocal got tired of crying and fell asleep, Dulcina Calvo left the room with a runny nose. Esteban Zaragosa was standing outside the room, his head bowed, his long fingers ying with a delicate lighter. The click-click-click of the lighter and the flicker of the me crept across his clean face. Dulcina Calvo wiped tears from her eyes and called him, Tutor. Esteban Zaragosa looked up, put the lighter in the pocket of his white coat and looked straight into her teary eyes, How is Estre Berrocal? Estre is asleep but in a bad mood, Im afraid her body wont hold out if she keeps this up. Esteban Zaragosa approached and stood in front of Dulcina Calvo, reaching up and gently wiping the tears from Dulcina Calvos face with his fingers, squeezing her head gently in his arms. Everything is going to be fine, dont worry. Dulcina Calvo nodded sullenly, Well, mentor, what do you think will happen to Estre and the baby if Adn Rouco dies? It wont happen, Adn Rouco has a good life, not so much. Dulcina Calvo: Mentor, are you trying tofort me? Dulcina Calvo, dont cry, its ugly. Oh. Dulcina Calvo rubbed a stream of tears and snot on her white coat, and clutching her white coat she blew her nose vigorously. Dulcina Calvo looked at Esteban Zaragosa as a witticism: Mentor sorry for spoiling your clothes. Esteban Zaragosa took off his white coat straight away and Dulcina Calvo unconsciously took a step back and looked at him suspiciously, thinking he was about to make a hospital animal scandal! Tutor, this is a hospital, not a good influence Esteban Zaragosa gave him a cold sweeping look and tucked the white coat into his arms, The clothes you have soiled, you take them home and wash them. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched, she had thought wrong! When Estre Berrocal woke up from her nap, Roberto Rouco arrived at the hospital with Felipa. Felipa had made chicken soup with goji berries, and lean porridge, Third Young Grandmother, you must be hungry, eat something hot. It had been days since I had eaten well, and with all the fuss today, I was hungry, and I had to eat for the babys sake. Mmm. Roberto Rouco sat to one side and waited for Estre Berrocal to eat the porridge and drink the chicken broth before asking a question. Your father, is he Stefano Berrocal? Estre Berrocal nodded, Yes. I had someone look into it.. Stefano Berrocal jumped to his death because he was broke? Have you always held a grudge against the Rouco Group and Adam for that? Estre Berrocal pulled her pale lips and said, Yes, and I thought about taking revenge on the Rouco Group and even hurting Adn, but at that moment I was too confused to understand that the happiness of the living was the most important thing, and I discovered that I could not hate Adn at all, so I chose to leave and go to S. But I did not expect Adn to go to S. From that moment on, I knew I could ignore anything as long as I could be with Adn. Dad, I understand that you doubt me because of Irene Guillens words, but I have to exin myself, how am I going to harm the father of my child when I not only have Paulita with Adam, but also Adam in my womb? Roberto Rouco sighed deeply, and after a long while, he finally nodded, but said, I see that you and Olivia are not getting along well, and you are pregnant, and the doctor said you should take good care of your health, so I think it is better that Felipa apany you to The Vis at Repulse Bay for a while, to avoid meeting Olivia, and then you cane back for Adams funeral, if you agree, that is the decision. Chapter 246: Lighting candles at the funeral and waiting for Adam’s return Estre Berrocal, although excessively sad, was no fool; although Roberto Roucos apparent words were for her benefit, she knew that Roberto Rouco was ultimately suspicious of her. Still, she didnt want to go back to The Rouco Family, nor did she want to see Olivia Montes and the others, she just wanted to go back to the ce where she and Adam now belonged, to shut herself away and curl up in a corner to lick her wounds. Good. From the hospital she returned to The Vis of Repulse Bay and Dulcina Calvo, restless, followed her. Estre, Id better sleep with you for a few days, Im afraid Olivia Montes and that evil sister of yours wille to your door to bully you!. Estre Berrocal said, Felipa is still at home, you dont have to worry about me. Can I not worry about you when youre like this? Its a deal, Ill stay with you for a few days and when youre stable, Ill leave you alone. Felipa smiled and said, Third Young Grandmother, since Miss Dulcina wants to stay, you can let her stay, the thing is that you have a good rtionship and it will make you feel better to talk in the evenings. Estre Berrocal did not refuse again, but spoke very little and did not address Dulcina Calvo, who said many words before Estre Berrocal returned them in a subdued voice. In thest few days she had stopped crying and talking about Adn Rouco, but it was as if she had been driven out of her mind, she ate at lunchtime and slept at bedtime, it was as normal as it could be. On the day of Adn Roucos funeral, the sky was pouring with rain. Estre Berrocal, dressed in ck, stood under a ck umbre and watched Adn Roucos clothes being buried. Paulita hugged Estre Berrocal around the waist, her little face red with tears, and asked, scared and sad: Estre, what happened to daddy? Is it true that daddy died?. Estre Berrocal knelt down and hugged Paulita tightly, Dont be afraid, daddy just keep watching over us in another way, we all have to be strong. Paulita sobbed: But I miss daddy. Star I love daddy The little girls eyes fell in a torrent of tears that made Estre Berrocals heart pound, she took a deep breath and held back the tears, her voice trailing off as she said, Okay Paulita, dont cry. Ooooooooooooooooooo Dulcina Calvo watched with tears falling from her eyes as Esteban Zaragosa took her in his arms. As the grave was sealed, Estre Berrocal hugged Paulita and closed her eyes tightly. After the funeral, Roberto Rouco wanted to take Paulita with him: Paulita, go home with Grandpa. Paulita clung to Estre Berrocal and refused to let go: Grandfather, I want to stay with mom! Estre Berrocals heart fluttered: Mom? Would Paulita finally call her mom? Estre Berrocal looked at the little girl with reddened eyes, Paulita, what did you just call me? Mommy. The little girls mouth was t and her eyes were watery. Estre Berrocal hugged her and the tears she had been holding back finally fell, but she had to convince Paulita to go back to Roberto Rouco. Roberto Rouco was suspicious of her and would not let her return to the Rouco family, she was living in the vis of Repulse Bay and could not concentrate on Paulita, much less take her to and from school. She was afraid that if Paulita went with her to The Vis of Repulse Bay, she would leave the little girl out in the open, which would be bad. Paulita, be good, first you go home to live with grandpa, mom. Mommy wille to see you in a few days, okay?. Dont you love Paulita anymore, Mommy?. Estre Berrocal reached out and wiped her tear-stained face. Why not, mommy is not going to stop loving Paulita, its just that mommy just lost her daddy and is in a bad mood and is afraid she wont be able to take care of Paulita. Paulita then gave up, sniffling and saying, Then you muste see me when you are in a better mood!. Yes, when mom is well adjusted, I will take Paulita to stay with mom. Mmm! Hook! Paulita stretched out her little finger and Estre Berrocal extended her hand and pinched a stamp with it. As Roberto Rouco carried Paulita away, Paulita looked back at Estre Berrocal leaning on her old mans shoulder, and Estre Berrocal burst into tears, but reached out her hand and greeted Paulita anyway, with a small smile ying on her lips. The seventh night of Adn Roucos departure. On the seventh day,te at night, at twelve oclock, it was said that by lighting candles in the room, the deceased would be reunited with their loved ones.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Estre Berrocal lit a bunch of white candles in her bedroom, with no light in the room, just candlelight. Estre Berrocal opened the window and drew the curtains, so that Adam could return. He stood in front of the candles. Adam, do you want toe back this way? Adam, will you be back soon? Tears slipped from her eyes and she took a deep breath, interrupting and talking to herself. Ill take Paulita well from now on, dont worry. You still dont know if the baby in my belly is a boy or a girl, and I dont know. Im afraid I wont be a good daughter-inw for The Rouco family, if only you were there Estre Berrocal pressed the diamond ring on the ring finger of her left hand and pressed it to her heart. Adam,e back, let me see you onest time, okay Tears blurred his vision. On the other side of the window, in the winter night, a strong wind blew and blew the candle away, enveloping it in tongues of me that burned the raised curtains. When Estre Berrocal looked up, the fire had gone up in smoke. Estre Berrocal rushed to pour water on it, but the fire was so strong that she ran out of the house, covering her nose. Felipa also woke up: Third Young Grandmother, whats wrong? Oh my God, theres a fire! Felipa got Estre Berrocal out of the chalet immediately, but the firemen arrived just in time to prevent the fire from spreading, and half the night was a riot. Estre Berrocal sat on the living room sofa, distressed. Felipa was startled: Third Young Grandmother, you say, why do you light candles in your room in the middle of the night?. Estre Berrocal did not speak, as if she were mute. Felipa called Dulcina Calvo, who arrived in a cab in the middle of the night, and was surprised to see Estre Berrocal frozen on the couch. Estre! Estre Berrocal bit her lip, with a dirty face, slowly looked at Dulcina Calvo and said, Dulcina, why hasnt Adam appeared even though I lit the candles on the seventh day? Star Estre Berrocal wept helplessly, I lit many, many candles but Adam still did not return . why why is this Dulcina Calvo reached out her hand to wipe his face and cajoled her, Maybe, maybe hes back, you just havent seen him . Look, there was a sh fire, but you didnt get hurt, it must have been Adam Rouco who protected you, starting the fire, because he wanted to tell you he was back. As soon as Felipa heard that, she also sat up and said consolingly, Yes, Third Young Grandmother, Miss Dulcina was right, the Third Young Master must have sensed that you were waiting for him and came closer again. Estre Berrocal ducked her head for a long moment before saying quietly, Actually, I know that when people die, theres nothing left but I just want to believe in ghosts and gods for a while, I just want to see Adam one more time. Chapter 247: Adam Rouco is alive! City of the Sea, a harsh crackle of porcin rang out abruptly in the stillness of the evening. If you cant wake him up! Get out of my sight, all of you! A young woman stared at a group of doctors as an elderly butler respectfully approached. Princess, the man has been unconscious for many days, but his heartbeat and signs are all normal, he should be fine. The girl frowned, But its been seven days, will he turn into a vegetable?. The housekeeper said, Princess, you arent looking at anyone, are you? Doesnt daddy make me go on blind dates every day? Those guys he arranged for me arent as good looking as this man who fell in the water, if he wakes up, Ill make him my fianc! Princess this, this is not correct, after all, this man, his origin is unknown. The girl snorted coldly and said, I dont care that its origin is unknown, I just like it! Suddenly, the maids who were guarding the room rushed out, Princess! Hes awake! Clementina Orihu made her way to the living room on her high heels and entered immediately. The man in the bed, though just awakened and pale and bloodless, had delicate, deep features and was extremely handsome.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Is he awake? Clementina Orihu sat down on the chair next to the bed, rested her chin on the edge of the bed with her hands and her eyes stared at him. Adn Rouco, in bed, unconsciously reached out to touch his sore head, but was stopped by Clementina Orihu: Hey? Dont touch it! You have a serious head injury. Adn Rouco looked at the strange woman in front of him and his brow furrowed, Who are you? And where am I? Me? Clementina Orihu looked at him with a smirk, Im the one who saved your life! And now youre in La familia Orihu, does La familia Orihu know? Our family, the prestigious Ciudad del Mar family, have taken you in and its an honor! If it wasnt for me, youd probably be dead at sea. Adam Roucos mind went nk, How did I end up in the sea? I dont know if, but you really dont remember?. Adn Rouco shook his head: No, not at all. You dont have amnesia, do you? Do you remember what your name is? Clementina Orihu looked at him curiously, this man, he couldnt have fallen into the sea and have brain damage, could he? What a pretty face, wouldnt it be a shame if his brain was broken? He didnt like fools. The man pursed his thin lips and said, Jerold Rouco. Clementina Orihus eyes lit up: You still remember your name! So, you dont have amnesia?. Adn Rouco emitted an indifferent hmm. Jerold Rouco, Jerold Rouco Clementina Orihu recited the name, What a name. The butler showed the doctor in and said to Clementina Orihu: Princess, Mr. Adn has just woken up, it would be better to let the doctor examine Mr. Adn. Yes! As the doctor examined Adn Rouco, Clementina Orihu squeaked, I am your savior, how do you n to repay me? What do you want? Adn Roucos reaction was cold. Clementina Orihu had always been a princess that everyone held in the palm of their hand, and ever since she was a little girl, she had only had her hot face pressed against his cold ass, and no one had ever dared to speak coldly to her. But the colder Adn Roucos attitude became, the more Clementina Orihu wanted to win him over. I want you to be my bodyguard. When the butler heard this, he rushed to stop her, Princess, this must not be done, he is of unknown origin in case Basilio Grulln, surely this man has no bad intentions, we picked him up in the sea, when he stopped breathing, just to approach me, The Orihu family, and risk losing a life? And if I hadnt saved him then, wouldnt he really be dead? The butler nodded, The princess is right in her analysis. Clementina Orihu smiled and sat down next to Adn Roucos bed, staring at him and saying, You will stay with me as my bodyguard! A cold look shed across the eyes of Adn Rouco: For what reason?. Because I saved your life! What, you dont want it? I tell you, there are many men in Sea City who want to be my bodyguard, and if it werent for your good looks, I wouldnt want it! You dont want to be my bodyguard, but you have to pay me back the money I spent on your treatment! Do you have the money? Adn Rouco hated the feeling of having it in the palm of his hand, but now he was almost penniless. Clementina Orihu looked at him with narrowed eyes, and finally her eyes fell on his left hand, which was tightly clenched. During the treatment, several doctors took turns to break it, but could not. Could it be that was afraid of losing the ring? You wouldnt be married, would you? Clementina Orihu asked, looking at the ring on her ring finger. Adn Rouco also looked at the ring on his ring finger and, with a glint of disbelief in his eyes, spoke coldly, No. Clementina Orihu sighed in relief, I dont like being a mistress. The doctor told Clementina Orihu: Miss Clementina, Mr. Orihu is fine, he just needs some time to recover. Clementina Orihu asked with concern, And is his head all right?. The doctor smiled and said, The CT scan shows that there is nothing wrong with the gentlemans brain, just some superficial injuries and a concussion. Thats good. When the doctor left, Clementina Orihu ordered: Basilio Grulln, have the maids prepare him something to eat, he has been on nutritious liquids for seven days and has not eaten a single bite, he must be hungry! Yes, Princess, I will order someone to prepare it immediately. Go ahead. Seeing that Adn Rouco remained silent, Clementina Orihu approached him and asked, Hey, I am your savior, why are you giving me the runaround? No one has ever dared to treat me like that. Adn Rouco said nothing to him. Clementina Orihu bit her lip and turned on the television. Adn Rouco, the president of the Rouco Group, has his funeral today, will there be an internal change in the Rouco Group due to the death of Adn Rouco? And for a family multinational such as the Rouco Group consortium, will the death of the central soul leader cause a big stock market shake-up? The mans dark eyes fluttered when he heard the name Adn Rouco. Clementina Orihu had no interest in that kind of finance and quickly skipped a channel when Adn Rouco suddenly took the remote out of her hands and turned the channel back on. Clementina Orihu frowned, Huh? You But when he tuned in again, it was already in advertising. Clementina Orihu red at him and snatched the remote control from him: I am your master, how can you steal my channel? Adam Rouco frowned and looked at the tinum ring on his left ring finger, his dark eyes widening slightly. When the butler brings the snack, Clementina Orihu brings the porridge, picks up the spoon, takes a spoonful, brings it to her red lips and blows on it, then passes it to Adn Roucos thin lips. Adn Rouco does not open his mouth, his gaze is cold. Clementina Orihu gets impatient: Eat. Ill do it myself. Clementina Orihu wont let her, Dont you like me to feed you? Do you know how many people dream of being treated like that? I tell you Im feeding you and you have to eat! If you dont, you wont be able to eat. The man was not happy, but he was under the roof and had to bend over, and finally gave in. Clementina Orihu watched him take a bite of the porridge she was giving him and felt satisfied, If Im happy, I might make you my fianc, so youd better behave yourself. I didnt say I intend to be your fianc, I have be your bodyguard to pay you for the deal, and when it is paid, you will no longer have the right to curtail my freedom. Heh, then well see, I dont think anyone can look at me Clementina Orihu! Chapter 248: Reunion 1 After Clementina Orihu left the room, Adn Rouco struggled to get up, removed the intravenous tube from the back of his hand, and had just gotten out of bed when his long legs went ck and he almost fell to the floor, leaning on the edge of the bed and straining to reach a full-length mirror. The man in the mirror had a thick white medical gauze wrapped around his forehead, a few scratched and bloody scabs on his cheeks, and his face was as white as ash. It was as if he had slept for a century and not just seven days as Clementina Orihu had said. He reached out his hand, gently touching his forehead. what had happened in those days? On the other side of the door, Clementina Orihu looked at him through the half-buried door before turning to the butler and saying, Basilio Grulln, go find out where this Jerold Rouco is from and what rtives he has. Yes, princess. The butler added, By the way, Princess, his lordship says that the Orihu Group has recently opened a branch in La Ciudad Santa, and he wants you to go there to attend and practice. Clementina Orihu was surprised and said grimly, Did my father do this on purpose? He knows I do nothing but eat, drink and be merry, and he dares to send me to La Ciudad Santa to run the branch by myself? I think he has a lot of money to burn and wants me to lose it for him. The butlerughed, You are very clever, princess, but your mind is not on your career. Clementina Orihu looked at Adn Rouco in the room and said, Take Jerold Rouco with you, Im boredtely and I could use to go to La Ciudad Santa to rest. Yes, when are we leaving?. When Jerold Rouco is feeling better. Yes. Early the next morning, Clementina Orihu was sitting at the breakfast table. The butler informed her, Princess, I have ordered an investigation on Jerold Rouco, but I have checked all the people named Jerold Rouco, and none of them match this Jerold Rouco. Clementina Orihus knife and fork paused as she cut her eggs and her red lips curved, Heh, this guy is a nigger. I wonder, princess, if hes not lying to you. His name may not even be Jerold Rouco. From the look on his face, it doesnt look like hes lying to me. Princess, until we find out who this man is, I think you should remain wary of him. A weekter, Clementina Orihu took Jerold Rouco to La Ciudad Santa. After a week together, Clementina Orihu became increasingly interested in the man next to her. Jerold Rouco is cold, he doesnt talk much, but his eyes are very sharp, and Clementina Orihu likes this kind of tough guy. They were just a sham. However, Jerold Rouco does not believe it. Clementina Orihu suddenly grabs Jerold Roucos left hand and removes the tinum ring from his ring finger. Jerold Roucos brow furrows deeply, Give it back to me. I wont! Instead of giving it back to him, Clementina Orihu strings the ring directly onto a fine tinum chain, I am your savior, this, take it as a token from you to me. You can keep this ring, and when you get to The Holy City, dont follow me again. Clementina Orihu growled softly, red at him, and said, Where will you go if you leave me? Do you have a home? Do you have a family? Jerold Roucos dark eyes gave him a cold, stern look: Thats my business. When youre on the street, donte looking for me. She did not believe Jerold Rouco could survive alone in The Holy City, and even if he did, she would force him back to her side step by step. Clementina Orihu loves to y, especially this cat and mouse game. But he doesnt know that Jerold Rouco is not a mouse, much less a prey he can get his hands on. The vis of Repulse Bay. Estre Berrocal is lying in Adn Roucos study, writing in her diary, but falls asleep on his desk. She is half asleep when an upright, uncluttered male figure walks slowly along the back of the awning. In the blurred vision, the mans face gradually bes clearer. Adam Adn Rouco smiled slightly as he took a step towards her, taking off his ck coat and throwing it over his shoulders as he reached her. Estre Berrocal looked at him dumbfounded, Adn. Are you back?. Adn Rouco reached out his hand and rubbed her hair, his voice was as deep as usual, he said softly and affectionately: Estre, why are you sleeping here on your back, youll catch a cold.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. The mansrge hand caressed her cheek, Estre Berrocal reached out and ced her hand on the back of his, her gaze unblinking as she looked at him, her eyes reddening little by little, I waited for you here, I waited for you toe back every day, everyone said you were dead, I didnt believe them, you see, my instinct was right, youre alive and well, youre finally back . Adam, dont leave me again, okay?. Adn Rouco was still smiling softly and lightly, but his hand was slowly moving away. Estre Berrocal tried with all her might to grab him, but his figure, however, was moving farther and farther away from her, she could not catch him, his figure went from being clear to blurred and finally into the air Adam! Estre Berrocal woke up with a start. When she awoke, she was sitting in a chair, surrounded by empty space. It was a dream Estre Berrocal looked in frustration at the diamond ring on her ring finger and rubbed it gently, her heart pounding. The front page of the newspaper reads Adams fifteenth day of absence. Princess, Jerold Rouco has disappeared. Clementina Orihus face went cold: Didnt I tell you to keep a close eye on him?. The butler pursed his lips, If Jerold Rouco wanted to leave, you couldnt keep an eye on him, but he has no identity papers and little money, so he probably wont be leaving The Holy City for a while. Send for someone now and kidnap them again! Yes. When the butler turned, Clementina Orihus almond-shaped eyes narrowed and she said, Forget it, when you find him, send someone to keep an eye on him and trip him up, I want him toe back to me on his own! Yes, princess. These days, Estre Berrocal was having a lot of pregnancy vomiting, Felipa was cooking many of her usual favorite dishes, but Estre Berrocal was throwing up everything she ate. Felipa was unsure, Third Young Grandmother, Id better apany you to the hospital. Besides, this time of year, its almost time for a pregnancy test. Estre Berrocal nodded, Good. When they arrived at the hospital, there were many couples in the obstetrics and gynecology department, husbands supporting their pregnant wives and talking to them with kind and loving faces, and Estre Berrocal touched her belly for a moment. Felipa, seeing that she was a bit depressed, asked, Third Young Grandmother, are you particrly ufortable? Estre Berrocal shook her head, I was thinking that if Adam were still here, he would have been the one to apany me today on my maternity visit. Felipa sighed, Third Young Grandmother, dont bother. Number 270, Estre Berrocal pleasee to specialist room five. Felipa helped her up, Third Young Grandmother, its our turn,e in. Chapter 249: Reunion 2 During the ultrasound, the image reflected the coiled embryo. The doctor said, She is three months along and the baby is not really formed yet, you will be able to see the approximate outline when she is a little over five months old. Estre Berrocaly back on the bed, looking at the mass of images, and asked quietly, Are you all right, doctor? Pretty good, but I just saw that your progesterone levels are still low, so you still need to pay more attention, eat well Felipa said sideways: My wife is vomiting everything she eats now, she has lost weight. This is normal, dont worry too much, you should eat, sleep, take a walk from time to time, the main thing is for pregnant women to keep their spirits cheerful. After a while, the doctor said, Okay, get up. After Estre Berrocal finished her examination and prescribed some vitamins and antibiotics, she left the hospital with Felipa. When they arrived at the hospital entrance, Estre Berrocal suddenly wanted to go to the bathroom: Felipa, Im going to the bathroom, wait for me here. Would you like me to apany you? No, Ill be right back.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Estre Berrocal went to the bathroom on the first floor of the hospital and looked half a dozen times before entering the womens bathroom. As she left the womens restroom, she ran into a man in the hospital lobby. The mans long, slender hand reached out to her, and Estre Berrocal was about to thank him when she looked up and saw the handsome face she knew all too well. Adam! Jerold Rouco frowned slightly and let go of her arm coolly, Im sorry. He gave a slight nod and turned away with a cold, distant face. Estre Berrocal froze for a second and quickly went after him, Adam! Adam! Estre Berrocal reached out and grabbed his hand, incoherent with emotion, You youre really alive! Im so d that you are alive Ive missed you so much these days you Before she could finish her words, the mansrge, thin hand casually pulled her hand away and looked at her very calmly, Miss, youve got the wrong person. His gaze was strange in the extreme. It was clearly the same face as Adn Rouco, it was clearly the same deep and beautiful voice as Adn Rouco, even those hands were just as long and beautiful and yet she said that she had mistaken him for someone else? How could that be? Estre Berrocal pressed her lips together andughed: Adn, are you kidding me? Ive been waiting for you, I knew you wouldnt leave Paulita and me behind . Its just that, I just went to the maternity clinic and the doctor said our baby is fine Im sorry With that, Estre Berrocal took his hand and explored her lower back, Jerold Rouco pushed her away with a cold hand, You really have the wrong person. The man walked away from her sight with long strides. Estre Berrocal tried to catch up with him, but the hospital was crowded and Adn Rouco quickly lost her. Estre Berrocal gasped as she ran out of the hospital. Felipa rushed to her rescue: Third Young Grandmother, why are you running so fast, watch out for the baby. Estre Berrocal grabbed Felipas hand and said excitedly, Felipa, I just saw Adn! You saw him standing here a moment ago!. Third Young Grandmother, have you got the wrong person? I have been standing here and have not seen the Third Young Master. Estre Berrocals eyes, looking around in bewilderment, shook her head and said: Its impossible. I really saw him a moment ago! I really saw him! He he even took me by the hand and helped me, Felipa I really didnt lie to you! Felipa didnt believe her at all, just thought she was hallucinating, and said with all her heart, Third Young Grandmother, I know you are thinking about the Third Young Master, but you cant keep spinning your fantasies. Then can you stop thinking about Third Young Master?. Estre Berrocal was so desperate she wanted to cry, I really saw it! There must be a camera in the lobby downstairs that could capture it! Third Young Grandmother Estre Berrocal shouted, Felipa please believe me! I have really seen Adam! Felipa had no choice but to let her go until she saw the CCTV: Third Young Grandmother, we agreed that if the CCTV didnt see the Third Young Master, you woulde home with me, I dont know what I would tell His Lordship if something happened to you or the baby. When they reached the surveince room, the security officer pulled out the surveince. What exactly are they looking for? Felipa looked at Estre Berrocal and said, Third Young Grandmother, there are so many people in this downstairs room that it is impossible to see. However, Estre Berrocals eyes were fixed on the screen and she asked the security guard, Can you zoom in a little more? Up to that point, you cant zoom in any further. On the screen, set to maximum, it was so blurry that it was impossible to see the face and, at the time, Adn Rouco was wearing a ck baseball cap that obscured it even more. Estre Berrocal pointed to the man in the gray sweater on the screen, Felipa, its really Adam!. Felipa didnt believe it at all, Third Young Grandmother, how can the Third Young Master be here? Besides, seeing how this man is dressed, he doesnt look anything like our Third Young Master Estre Berrocal, not knowing how to exin herself, left the surveince room, still undeterred. Felipa, lets go to the police station to report the incident so that the police can help us find him!. The more Felipa heard, the more indignant she became,ing to suspect that Estre Berrocals whole being was now in an abnormal state, Third Young Grandmother, can we go home first, what do you say we tell herdyship first?. Well, if we let Pa know, Pa will go and send someone to get him too, itll be quicker!. Felipa managed to take Estre Berrocal to her house, and as soon as she got into the car, Estre Berrocal was busy calling Roberto Rouco. As soon as she answered the call, Estre Berrocal said anxiously, Dad, I met Adam at the hospital today! Hes not dead. Roberto Rouco, on the other side, was astonished: What did you say? Adam is not really dead!. Are you sure youre right? Im sure Im right, Dad, can you send someone to look for him? Im afraid Adam will leave The Holy City. Roberto Rouco frowned: If Adam is really alive, why doesnt he go home? If he met him, why did he leave?. I I dont know, he doesnt know me, and Im not sure why . Dad, leave it for a moment, do you want to send someone to look for him first?. Roberto Rouco was a bit skeptical but verbally agreed with Estre Berrocal: Okay, Ill send someone to pick him up, dont worry, dont worry about the baby. Dad, if you hear anything, you have to let me know. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocals whole body was still in a state of emotional turmoil. Adam was not really dead yet . The corners of his lips unconsciously lifted. But the idea of him looking at her as aplete stranger made Estre Berrocals heart feel like it was being crushed hard by a wheel Felipa, why do you think Adam doesnt know me? Has he lost his memory because he fell into the sea in a car ident? Chapter 250: Adam, do not turn away from me Jerold Rouco left the hospital with the face of the young woman he had met in the hospital in his head. In his mind, that clear face was slowly oveid with some vague outline, but the more he thought about it, the more his head felt like it was going to explode with pain. He squeezed his temples and closed his dark eyes tightly, breathing slowly and deeply. He was sure that he had never seen that woman, that he had no memory loss. He had gone to the hospital today just for a checkup, and the doctor had said he had no brain damage. But he had no idea about the tinum ring he had previously worn on his ring finger. He had no idea why the tinum mens ring was on his hand, or what the rings origin really was, let alone who the original owner of the ring was. Only when Clementina Orihu snatched the ring from him did his heart involuntarily flutter, but he himself showed no emotion. It seemed like a joke, because it was paradoxical; his conscience was his, but this heart did not seem to be his. Inside him, it was as if more than his soul lived another sleeping soul. The door of the hospital was next to a small and humble newsstand. There were many magazines in the open stand and Jerold Rouco caught a glimpse of one with a man identical to himself on its cover. With a twinkle in his eye, he pulled down the brim of his ck baseball cap and, head bowed, bought a copy of the magazine right away. Only when he returned to the hotel with the magazine did Jerold Rouco leaf through it. The man on the cover looked exactly like him, but Jerold Rouco was sure that the man was not him. The eye-catching headline C Famous businessman dies in car ident at sea. The secret of Adn Roucos car ident. Adam Rouco?Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. He remembered that the girl he had just met in the hospital, clutching his hand, had seemed to shout Adam. And that Adn Rouco, who had been in a car ident at the same time as him, and that both had crashed into the sea. Jerold Roucos eyes were fixed on the magazine in his hand. He leafed through the inside of the magazine, flipped through it and pointed to the ce where Adn Rouco had suffered the ident: the Bohai Bridge. This Adn Rouco, what was his rtionship with him? Estre Berrocal returned to Las Vis de Repulse Bay distracted, her mind, her heart, her thoughts were all about Adn Rouco. He could not stay at home waiting for news, he had to go out and look for Adn Rouco. When Felipa left the kitchen to prepare the date porridge, she noticed that Estre Berrocal, who had been sitting on the sofa, was not there. Third Young Grandmother, Third Young Grandmother? The whole vige was empty and no one answered. Felipa looked at the shoes in the shoe cab, the pair that Estre Berrocal always wore was missing. Estre Berrocal toured many of the ces where they had been together, but did not find Adn Rouco. The only thing he coulde up with was the Bohai Bridge. When they reached the bridge, Estre Berrocal looked again and again around the huge bridge, but there was no sign of Adn Rouco. He shouted out to the open sea: Adn Rouco, where the hell are you? Come and see me! Adn Rouco. She was so tired that she clung to the railing and gradually crouched at the edge of the bridge. I dont know if it was because the wind from the bridge was so strong that it hurt her eyes, or because she couldnt find Adn Rouco anywhere, but she was so distraught that she wanted to cry, and the tears came in spurts. Adam where the hell are you? She didnt know how long she had been sad, but when she raised her hand to wipe away her tears and looked up, a familiar silhouette appeared not far away in her blurred vision. Adam Estre Berrocals gray eyes lit up. He went after her, Adam!. Jerold Rouco heard the name again and frowned, turning his head to look, his arm already firmly grasped by a slender white female hand. He tried to pull his hand away, but the soft body had already thrown itself into his arms. Adam dont push me away dont let me out of your sight again please. The woman, buried in his chest, moaned, those thin arms, hugging him very, very tightly. Estre Berrocal seemed to sense that he was going to push her away and clung to her waist tighter, almost pleading, Dont push me away Jerold Roucos hands stiffened in the air. After being held by her for a long time, Jerold Rouco finally frowned and spoke coldly over her head, I am not the Adam Rouco you speak of. But the little woman,pletely ignored, just shook her head hard in her arms and said in a muffled, sobbing voice: Dont try to trick me into letting go How can I be wrong you are Adam Rouco you are my Adam I cant be wrong how is it possible for someone to be exactly like him! I already told you Im not. Adam Rouco! Youre a big liar! You said youd be home early on Christmas Day! We said we would spend Christmas together and celebrate your birthday together. Why did you miss your appointment? Adn Rouco. you big liar! Estre Berrocal let out all her emotions, her screams were more and more uncontainable. Jerold Rouco, somewhat impatient, held out his hand and forcefully pushed it away: I will say it for thest time, I am not Adam Rouco. Estre Berrocal looked him in the face with red eyes and bitten lips: Liar, you bastard! Adn Rouco have you forgotten me, have you forgotten mepletely? Jerold Rouco realized that the woman did not understand a word he was saying and simply turned and walked away. Estre Berrocal chased after him, her legs so long and her stride so big that she could barely keep up with him at a trot. Where are you going, Adn Rouco, you have toe home with me!. Estre Berrocal reached out her hand and Jerold Rouco pped it away so violently that Estre Berrocal became unconcerned and staggered, hitting a railing. Ahh A groan was heard, and Jerold Rouco looked back to see the small woman holding the railing with one hand and clutching her shoulder where she had been hit with the other, her features crumpled and she let out a low cry of pain, as if she had been hit hard. But Jerold Rouco had littlepassion and his gaze was cold and without warmth: I have already told you that I am not the Adam Rouco you say I am, stop following me. Estre Berrocal, not expecting such indifference, bit her lip with resignation and, fighting the pain in her shoulder, got up and went after him again. Dont ever try to disappear again, even if you say a million times that you are not Adn Rouco, I will follow you just the same!. Jerold Roucos step suddenly stopped and Estre Berrocal almost fell on him. Jerold Roucos eyes were charged as he stared at her and said, word for word, I dont want to grope a woman, so you better stay away from me. Estre Berrocal froze in ce. Adam would not have said those things to her, nor would he have had that violence in his eyes. The man in front of her had the same face as Adam, but Estre Berrocal felt strange in the extreme. Star, Im schizophrenic, maybe in the next moment Ill be someone else, like this, arent you afraid of me?. Suddenly, the words that Adn Rouco had said to him echoed in his mind. Estre Berrocal looked at the steely back, realized something and went after him again. You say youre not Adam Rouco, so tell me, why do you look so much like Adam Rouco?. Jerold Roucos dark eyes fluttered and he stared at Estre Berrocal, his gaze cold. I want to know why, too. Who the hell are you? Estre Berrocal was puzzled because she had met Adams second personality once before, back in S. That night, although she did not know it was Adams second personality, she got along well with that second personality and, moreover, that second personality liked her, but this person in front of her, not only did she not know her, but she was cold to her. Is the person appearing now not the same as the second personality who appearedst time? So, could this person from now appearing to be the third personality? Chapter 251: Awakening your dormant conscience 1 It was not until nightfall that Estre Berrocal returned to The Vis at Repulse Bay. Felipa was terrified: Third Young Grandmother, youre back atst! I tried to call you several times but I couldnt, I thought you were good that you came back, good that you came back. Felipa embraced her and Estre Berrocal leaned into Felipas arms, tears falling from her eyes, choking back tears, Felipa . Adn doesnt recognize me he doesnt remember who I am at all The one he saw today looked exactly like Adam Rouco, but the man said he was Jerold Rouco, not an Adam Rouco. The way he treated her, strange, indifferent. Felipa just assumed Estre Berrocal was talking nonsense and helped her to the chalet, Third Young Grandmother, you have been running around all day, you must be hungry, right? I have prepared your favorite porridge and sandwiches, eat some, have a hot bath and then get a good nights sleep without any more nonsense. Estre Berrocal didnt have much of an appetite and, after a few bites, went up to the room. There was a message from Dulcina Calvo on her phones WeChat. Estre, tomorrow Im leaving, Ille to see you at your house. His eyes fluttered, yes, Dulcinas mentor, Esteban Zaragosa, was a doctor and had been good friends with Adn Rouco for many years, would Dr. Esteban know about Adn Roucos dual personality status? Estre Berrocal assumed that Jerold Rouco was probably the other personality of Adn Rouco. She called Dulcina Calvo directly, and when the call was answered, Estre Berrocal asked: Dulcina, do you have Dr. Estebans phone number? Huh? Are you looking for my mentor? Hes right next to me. Dulcina Calvo handed the phone directly to Esteban Zaragosa, who picked it up. Doctor Esteban, Im Estre Berrocal, Adn is alive, only now he doesnt know me and says his name is Jerold Rouco, I dont know what the hell is going on. Esteban Zaragosa was surprised by the news, but being a good friend, he was d to hear it. I dont know if Adam has ever told you that he has multiple personality splits and perhaps, this Jerold Rouco that now appears before you, is another of Adams personalities. Estre Berrocals watery eyes were trembling: Doctor Esteban, now that Adn doesnt know me and doesnt want toe home with me, what should I do? Esteban Zaragosa pursed his lips and said, Ill tell you what, do you know where Adam lives now? Yes, but Im afraid youll be leaving that hotel soon. Send me the address and Ill be on my way. Okay, Im on my way there now too and Ill meet you under the hotel then. When they arrived below the hotel where Adn Rouco was staying, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo got out of the car and caught a glimpse of Estre Berrocal, standing alone in the cold night. When the three arrived at the door of Jerold Roucos room, Estre Berrocal plucked up her courage and knocked on the door. The door opened and Jerold Roucos brow furrowed at the sight of Estre Berrocal. Didnt I tell you not toe back to me?. She bit her lip, I didnte to see you, I came to see Adam. Whats the difference? Dulcina Calvo said angrily: Adn Rouco, you heartless man, how could you disown Estre when she was pregnant with your child? Esteban Zaragosa looked at Jerold Rouco, picked up a picture of Adn Rouco, handed it to him and said, You look exactly like Adn Rouco, Im a good friend of Adn Rouco and Im pretty sure Adn Rouco doesnt have any twin brothers. Jerold Rouco snorted, Just because I look like the Adam Rouco you speak of, you conclude that I am him? Esteban Zaragosa spoke calmly: Whether you are or not, you will find out bying with us to the hospital, and if your DNA is the same as Adn Roucos, then you will have to go home to your wife. Dulcina Calvo replied, Yes, you wille with us to the hospital!. Jerold Rouco had a somber look on his face and was about to close the door behind him when Esteban Zaragosa suddenly pulled out a handkerchief and put it directly on Jerold Roucos nose, who struggled for a few seconds and simply fainted.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened: Demon Esteban, how cruel you are! You, you have really poisoned Estres husband!. Cut the crap ande help. When they reached the car, Adn Rouco was unconscious, his head resting on Estre Berrocalsp. Estre Berrocal looked down at the unconscious man and worriedly asked Esteban Zaragosa, who was driving, Doctor Esteban, is Adn going to be all right?. Dont worry, its normal ecstasy, it will put you to sleep for a few hours for the time being, there will be no side effects. Estre Berrocal gently caressed the mans handsome profile, a face she had longed for, but never expected to see again, looking at her like a stranger. Dulcina Calvo, sitting in the passenger seat, turned her head to look uneasily at Estre Berrocal in the back seat and said reassuringly, Estre, dont worry, Esteban Zaragosa is here to cure Adn Rouco. More importantly, you should be happy that Adn Rouco is still alive and well. Estre Berrocal nodded, Yes, hes alive, thats enough. When they arrived at the hospital, Esteban Zaragosa performed a series of sophisticated tests on Adn Rouco. An hourter, Esteban Zaragosa left the room. Estre Berrocal asked: Dr. Esteban, how is Adn? He is in good health, the ident has not left any after-effects on his body, it is almost all healed. But why dont you remember me?. Esteban Zaragosa copied the pockets of his white robe with both hands, his eyes dropping a point as he said, The car ident caused a strong impact on both his body and his consciousness, and after his master personality was injured, the other personalities took advantage of the situation, so now, the one who dominates his consciousness is the one called Jerold Rouco. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and pursed her lips, not knowing whether to be happy or saddened. So Adam hasnt forgotten me, much less lost his memory? Yes. But but when will Adam return? Estre Berrocal looked at Esteban Zaragosa with a nk stare. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips, did not speak for a long time and finally, with slightly downcast eyes, said, Im sorry, I dont know. Estre Berrocals eyes blushed, she sniffled and said with a forced smile, Its okay, hell be back, Dr. Esteban, hell be back soon if we treat him, wont he?. Esteban Zaragosa remained silent. Dulcina Calvo was quick to respond, Of course, Estre, dont worry, Esteban Zaragosa has saved so many lives, he must have something!. Esteban Zaragosa gave Dulcina Calvo a cold look before re-entering the office. Dulcina Calvo froze and said: Estre, stay here with Adn Rouco while I ask Esteban Zaragosa what else he can do. Estre Berrocal dropped into the chair behind her. His blurred vision, through the ss, looked at the man lying in the hospital bed. CYour Adam, is he noting back? Dulcina Calvo rushed into Esteban Zaragosas office. Mentor, cant anything really be done? What is Estre going to do if Adn Rouco cante back, now that the bastard who dominates Adn Rouco has absolutely no feelings for Estre, and if Adn Rouco cante back, wont Estre be a widow just the same? Dulcina Calvos incessant chatter caused Esteban Zaragosa to frown slightly. Esteban Zaragosa stared at her and said casually, Dulcina Calvo, youre prettier when you dont talk. Dulcina Calvo bit her small mouth. Esteban Zaragosa gave an inaudible sigh and said: I am not a god, I am not sure I can cure Adam, so I cant promise anything to Estre Berrocal. And the cure will not be so easy that Estre Berrocal cannot ept it. Dulcina Calvo did not respond and said, As long as Adn Roucos body can withstand the treatment! Do you think Estre Berrocal would be willing to subject Adn Rouco to intense electric shocks? Electric shocks? wondered Dulcina Calvo. By subjecting him to intense electric shocks, he could awaken his consciousness. But this method, however, has a certain danger and, besides, it may not awaken Adam Roucos consciousness, and even if it does, it is not known if this Jerold Rouco will evere out again. Dulcina Calvo said Q: But it was Jerold Rouco who received the electric shocks? Estre wont mind. Do you think Estre Berrocal is as nervous as you are? Its Jerold Rouco who is in charge of his conscience, but its the body of Adn Rouco, and if something happens, I cant exin it to either La familia Rouco or Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal sat in the doorway of the room for who knows how long. Dulcina Calvo also sat next to her and said, Estre, do you want to go home and get some sleep? Here Ill take turns with Esteban Zaragosa to keep an eye on you. Estre Berrocal shook her head stubbornly, I cant sleep at home either. Esteban Zaragosa looked toward the infirmary and said, When he wakes up, well start psychotherapy, but I dont think this method will work too well with this Jerold Rouco now. Estre Berrocal solemnly asked, Doctor Esteban, if psychotherapy doesnt work, is there anything else that can be done? Yes, but its dangerous. What what can be done? Electric shocks with high intensity electricity. Estre Berrocals face turned white and her fingers clenched into a fist. Esteban Zaragosa continued: This method may be able to awaken the conscience of Adn Rouco, but I am not sure, his illness is difficult to cure. Mentor, dont make it sound so serious, look youre afraid of Estre, cant you say something nice? Estre Berrocal raised her face, her watery eyes fixed on Esteban Zaragosa, and asked, word for word: Dr. Esteban, will Adam nevere back? And the man lying there, perhaps for the rest of his life, is Jerold Rouco? After a long moment, Esteban Zaragosa replied, Maybe. Estre Berrocal felt as if she were in an ice cer, chilled to the bone. Estre Berrocal got up, stood outside the bed, touched her hand to the thick ss and looked at the unconscious man inside. Esteban Zaragosa said, Do the people of La familia Rouco know that Adn is alive?. She shook her head, They dont believe it, but its a good thing they dont know, I want to take Adam to The Rouco Family to see them when hes better, they would be horrified if they took Jerold Rouco to see them right now. Esteban Zaragosa nodded: There has been a lot of infighting in the Rouco Grouptely, and although Adn has returned safe and sound, if he returns now, his illness will not be hidden for long, and then some malicious people will be able to justify his resignation, after all, such arge group is not going to allow a man with a split personality disorder to lead it. So, Dr. Esteban, please do something for Adam. Dont worry, Adam is a good friend of mine and I will do my best. But if ites to thest resort, I will take some more extreme treatment options, I hope you can understand that. Chapter 252: Awakening your dormant consciousness 2 It was three oclock in the morning when Jerold Rouco woke up. He had just awakened and tried to move his arm, only to find his hand held tightly by a small, soft hand. His brow furrowed slightly. When he looked down, he saw a little girl asleep on the edge of the hospital bed. Jerold Rouco leaned out to see her hand wrapped tightly in his and tried to peel it off, but Estre Berrocal was not sleeping well and soon woke up. Adam? His voice was muffled and a bit nasal after waking up. He stared nkly at the man in the hospital bed for a long, long time, and the light in his eyes, little by little, faded. The man in front of her was still Jerold Rouco. Adn Rouco would never have looked at her with such a strange and cold look. Estre Berrocal let go of his hand and asked, Are you still not feeling well, Im going to call Dr. Esteban. However, Jerold Rouco said coolly, The so-called Dr. Esteban, as you call him, has knocked me out with ecstasy and brought me here, and you think Im going to believe him? Estre Berrocal frowned, It was yourck of cooperation that made Dr. Esteban Why would I cooperate with you, to cooperate with you in the recovery of Adam Rouco? The Jerold Rouco in front of me, although he was the third personality of Adn Rouco, was very different from Adn Roucos. Although Adn Rouco used to be cold, he was nowhere near as impersonal as this Jerold Rouco. Although Adn Rouco used to be cold, he was nowhere near as impersonal as this Jerold Rouco. Jerold Rouco, you must get treatment now, only Dr. Esteban can help you.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Why should I get treatment? Estre Berrocal was speechless for a moment, she still could not tell Jerold Rouco that he was only the consciousness of the third personality that had emerged after Adam Rouco developed a split personality, if Jerold Rouco knew this, he would not cooperate with the treatment, let alone let Adam return. When Estre Berrocal said nothing, Jerold Rouco lifted the sheets, got out of bed, put on his shoes and left. Estre Berrocal stopped him: You cant leave!. Why cant I leave, or is it that you want to detain me illegally? Jerold Rouco pulled her arm away and walked away from her, without giving her a second nce. Estre Berrocal knew perfectly well that the man who had hurt her, ignored her and treated her like a stranger was not Adn Rouco, but the fact that Jerold Rouco was standing over Adn Roucos face and body still saddened Estre Berrocal. Just as Jerold Rouco was about to leave, Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and chased after him, wrapping her waist tightly around his waist from behind. Please give me back Adam. Estre Berrocal prayed over and over again in her heart, Adam,e back,e back soon. I really didnt know how much longer I could hold out, or what to do with this Jerold Rouco. Let him go. The two hands of the little woman, threaded behind his waist and in front of him, seemed to be tied in a deadlock, and he could not detach himself from them for a moment. Youre not getting out of here, Jerold Rouco, Im not letting you out of here! With impatient eyes, Jerold Rouco forcefully pushed Estre Berrocals hand away and pushed her away with a violent p, Keep stalking me like that and dont make me do it to you! You cant leave! Jerold Rouco pushed Estre Berrocal out of his way, her strength was low and Jerold Rouco had not fully mastered the force, Estre Berrocal stumbled and almost fell to the ground. But Jerold Rouco didnt care about her and left at her pace towards the living room. Esteban Zaragosa heard themotion and arrived in a hurry. Dr. Esteban, stop him! Esteban Zaragosa struggled with Jerold Rouco to keep him from leaving, and just as Jerold Roucos hand was about to strangle Esteban Zaragosa, he had the presence of mind to inject a dose of the drug into Jerold Roucos arm. Jerold Rouco copsed to the ground. Adam! shouted Estre Berrocal. Esteban Zaragosa wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his thumb. this guy, he hit hard! Hes fine, but he cant stay here anymore. Hes going to leave as soon as he wakes up and hes not going to cooperate at all with the treatment. And if Jerold Rouco knows that we are kicking him out and waking Adam up, he will be even less likely to cooperate with the treatment. Now, looking at Jerold Roucos character, its inevitable that he wont coexist with Adams conscience. Dr. Esteban, what the hell do we do? Esteban Zaragosa lifted Jerold Rouco, who had fainted, and said, Take him to my private medical base. In the middle of the night, Esteban Zaragosa transported Jerold Rouco to his own medical base. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened when she arrived in front of a huge white semi-oval building. This was science fiction that was too avant-garde! When the door opened, Esteban Zaragosa was seen cing his entire palm on the fingerprint recognition and, after three seconds and a few drops, a robotic voice was heard. Fingerprints approved, wee home master. Dulcina Calvo walked in like an idiot, as if she had entered a new world. This ce of yours, mentor, is too technological!. Do you like it? Esteban Zaragosa looked at the little woman who looked at her dumbfounded, Dulcina Calvo nodded her chin, Its magic. Esteban Zaragosas thin lips curved, but in Estre Berrocals presence he said nothing more, merely helping Adn Rouco onto a hard, high-tech MRI-like bed. Estre Berrocal asked, What if he wakes up and wants to leave? We cant drug him over and over again. Esteban Zaragosa puts his palm in a fingerprint ID and the handcuffs on that bed open. Esteban Zaragosa looked at Estre Berrocal with a serious look and said, If you agree, I can handcuff him now and no one will be able to get him out of here until I enter the code to unlock him. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and looked at the man on the bed, her eyes slightly reddened, Doctor Esteban, does it have to be like this? The aggressiveness of this Jerold Rouco is not to be underestimated, and he has absolutely nopassion for you, if we dont do this to you there is no way to deal with him. Handcuff him to a bed as if he were a prisoner, trample on his dignity and treat him like a psychopath. Estre Berrocal would be heartbroken, for sure. Think about it. Esteban Zaragosa pulled Dulcina Calvo, who was standing next to him, towards her. Estre Berrocal half knelt down next to Adn Rouco, with teary eyes looking at him, and said in a muffled voice: Adn Im sorry, I didnt want to do this, but Jerold Rouco was too uncooperative, he loved you too much, he loved you too much I used to say that in my eyes you were like a normal person, I wouldnt be afraid of you or treat you like a psychopath like Xiao Ya, but now this is the only way to keep you with me. Im afraid Jerold Rouco will run away, Im afraid he will take you away and nevere back. I dont want to lose you anymore You can forgive me, cant you? Dulcina Calvo stepped back, a bit shaken, sniffled and grabbed Esteban Zaragosas sleeve and wiped her nose. Thats it? Estre was so distraught when you handcuffed Adn Rouco, Estre would have been heartbroken if you had treated Adn Rouco with electric shocks there. Esteban Zaragosa spoke coldly over his head, Have you finished rubbing?. Dulcina Calvo was quick to let go of his sleeve, her scalp tingling, and she replied nervously, Yes. Dr. Esteban, its done. Esteban Zaragosa nodded, reached over and immediately pressed an activation button, and Adam Roucos two wrists were securely handcuffed directly to that technological bed. Esteban Zaragosa said, Now Jerold Rouco cannot escape, there are more instruments and more radiation here, you are pregnant, so you better go home and rest. Dulcina Calvo took Estre Berrocals hand and coaxed her: Estre, Im going home with you to sleep, Esteban Zaragosa is here to keep watch, everything will be fine. Estre Berrocal was no longer stubborn, she also had to rest for the sake of the baby. Early the next morning, La Vi Orihu. Princess, I just heard about Jerold Rouco. A fine rage flooded Clementina Orihus delicate little face, Who the hell has dared to take my people away? The steward said: It was La Ciudad Santa, Grupo Zaragosa, Mr. Esteban. Clementina Orihu frowned, Zaragosa Group? Princess may not know much about the Zaragosa Group of The Holy City, the Zaragosa Group has kept a low profile over the years and the Zaragosa Group has been so secretive that few people know who they really are, but the Zaragosa Group, they are a very powerful family. Princess, if you really want to go ask someone, you cant force it, and if you upset the Zaragosa Group, Im afraid it will involve His Lordships side. The Prince Zaragosa Group? The Zaragosa Group is more powerful than the Orihu family? Clementina Orihu sneered. The butler paused and murmured, Not likely. Chit-chat, Jerold Rouco is my man, and Prince Grupo Zaragosa cant take my man out from under the nose of my Clementina Orihu, however justified he may be! When I arrived at La Ciudad Santa, I suddenly realized that this Jerold Rouco looked exactly like Adn Rouco, the recently deceased president of La Ciudad Santa Grupo Rouco, and the strangest thing is that this Ad n Rouco also fell overboard. Clementina Orihus eyebrows jumped: You mean Jerold Rouco might as well be Adn Rouco?. Yes. Clementina Orihu kept thinking, No, if Jerold Rouco was Adam Rouco, and he went back to The Holy City, why didnt he go straight back to The Rouco family? Perhaps, Adn Rouco has really lost his memory?. Impossible, the doctor said that his brain injury was not serious and that he had not injured any major nerves, so he could not have lost his memory. Jerold Rouco has no memory loss, unless he is hiding his identity from me, but that doesnt make sense, if he knew he was Adam Rouco, he wouldnt have turned himself in to be my bodyguard for so long. Princess, this is not good at all, whether its Prince Grupo Zaragosa or Jerold Rouco, you have to be careful. I have my eye on Jerold Rouco, Jerold Rouco is my man and I forbid anyone to steal him from me! Basilio Grulln, send someone to find out where exactly Jerold Rouco is right now! The butler had to nod, Yes, Princess. By the way, give me a copy of the data of that Adam Rouco. Yes. As Clementina Orihu looked at the photo of Adn Rouco, she raised an eyebrow: He really looks just like Jerold Rouco. Looking further down, Adn Rouco is married. Clementina Orihu picked up the smooth tinum ring hanging from her neck and let out a softugh, So, this ring, is it really a wedding band? A yful and contemptuous smile came to Clementina Orihus eyes when she saw the photo of Adn Roucos wife. Estre Berrocal? Clementina Orihu looked at the photograph andmented objectively: Shes not bad looking, but nowhere near as good as me. Naturally, the princess is as pretty as anyone in all of The Holy City. Clementina Orihu snorted triumphantly and said, Whether Jerold Rouco Adn Rouco or not, whether Jerold Rouco has a wife or not, Jerold Rouco is mine! Chapter 253: Seducing Her Estre Berrocal brought breakfast first thing the next morning and headed to Esteban Zaragosas medical base. Esteban Zaragosa had given him a card with which he could enter even without fingerprint recognition. He entered only to see Esteban Zaragosa already standing in front of the potion bottles and sks making his concoctions, and Jerold Rouco, on that technological bed, already awake. Dr. Esteban, I have brought breakfast, would you like some?. Sure. Esteban Zaragosa took the gloves off his hands, washed them and went to breakfast. Estre Berrocal looked at Jerold Rouco on the technical bed and took one of the rations to Jerold Rouco, who could not eat with both hands tied. Estre Berrocal guessed that the high-tech bed, which should be able to be adjusted higher like a normal hospital bed, asked Esteban Zaragosa, Doctor Esteban, can you adjust this ones bed higher? Esteban Zaragosa picked up a remote control, adjusted it and the bed rose slowly and automatically. Jerold Roucoy back on the bed and Estre Berrocal spooned a spoonful of porridge to his thin lips. Jerold Rouco did not eat her, his gaze was chillingly fixed on her, Let go of me. Esteban Zaragosa ignored him and Estre Berrocal, biting her lip, said, Ill let you sleep here for a while, but dont worry, Ill bring you your three meals a day, and if theres anything you want to eat, tell me. Jerold Rouco did not like this at all and his eyes were stern: What the hell do you want to do to me!. Estre Berrocal did not answer: First eat your porridge. Jerold Rouco did not want to eat, Let me go, Ill eat it myself. But Esteban Zaragosa snorted, You think youre going to force us to unblock you with that? Esteban Zaragosa reached over and took the bowl of porridge straight from Estre Berrocals hand. Eat or starve to death. Jerold Rouco clenched his fist. Esteban Zaragosa was having breakfast on the side, eating well, Jerold Rouco had not eaten sincest night and it was natural for him to be hungry. Estre Berrocal looked at Esteban Zaragosa and asked Jerold Rouco in a whisper, Are you sure you do not want to eat? Let go of me! A growl and the sound of a growling stomach sounded. Estre Berrocals mouth twisted: If you dont eat, Ill take all this breakfast to Dr. Esteban. Esteban Zaragosa cooperated: Bring it here, bring it here, he wont eat it, dont waste it, Ill take it to the hospital to feed Dulcina Calvos pig. Estre Berrocal made a move to take the thermos, and Jerold Roucos brow furrowed deeply. Wait. Estre Berrocal moved, Do you want to eat again?. Jerold Rouco swallowed saliva, pursed his lips and scoffed, Since you made me this for breakfast, wouldnt it be a shame to give it to the pigs? Dulcina Calvo, still at home under the covers, sneezed loudly, who was cursing her in the morning? Estre Berrocal fed him, he looked very hungry and ate a lot, Estre Berrocal remembered that Adn Rouco liked tuna sandwiches, so she got up at dawn to make one, she was pregnant and could not smell the fish, even so she endured the fishy smell of that can of tuna to make a sandwich. He pulled a still warm tuna sandwich out from under the thermos and held it up to Jerold Roucos mouth, I remembered that you love tuna sandwiches so I made you one this morning, would you like to try one?. Jerold Rouco smelled the fishy taste and wrinkled his nose slightly, saying coldly with some disgust, I dont like fish. Estre Berrocal froze and said numbly, You dont like fish. True, this person is not Adam, but Jerold Rouco, and presumably with a change of personalityes a change of preferences and tastes. For example, Adam liked it, but this Jerold Rouco in front of him obviously didnt like it. Esteban Zaragosa approached and took the tuna sandwich from Estre Berrocals hand, saying, Since she doesnt like it, Ill take it to the hospital to Dulcina Calvo, who likes everything. Estre Berrocal was in a better mood and said with a slight smile, Dulcina loves soy milk and potato chips, you can buy her on the way. Estre Berrocal knew that Esteban Zaragosa liked Dulcina Calvo, and that Esteban Zaragosa had been watching Adn Rouco for her for two days, and she didnt know how to thank him. Esteban Zaragosas eyes shone with a dark look and his thin lips curved. When Esteban Zaragosa went to the hospital, he told Estre Berrocal that Dulcina Calvo wasing to spend the afternoon to take turns watching Jerold Rouco. Estre Berrocal felt it was too much trouble for Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo and would like to thank them when Adn returned. When Esteban Zaragosa left, Estre Berrocal sat next to Jerold Rouco, looking at him and talking to him. Rather than talking to Jerold Rouco, it was Estre Berrocal who was talking to Adn Rouco, alone, to herself. What do you want to eat? Jerold Rouco pursed his thin lips and was silent for a long moment, staring at the airtight security system of the ce; if no one came to his aid, he would not be able to escape at all. And all I could hope for was that the woman in front of me would unlock it. So Jerold Rouco began to respond to Estre Berrocal with determination: What does Adn Rouco like to eat? Huh? Without waiting for me to ask about Adam, Estre Berrocal said, Adam has a very light taste and is not very picky about food, but he seems to love tofu. Estre Berrocals face reddened with sweetness as she remembered the time he ate her tofu at the hot food restaurant while asking her to fish it out. Jerold Rouco stared at her and said, Then Ill eat tofu. Sure, what else do you want to eat? Jerold Rouco said two dishes at random, and when Estre Berrocal wrote them down, Jerold Rouco suddenly brought his handsome face close to hers. The four eyes met abruptly. Estre Berrocal was in a trance for a moment: Adam? Jerold Rouco bows his head and kisses her on the lips, and Estre Berrocal is stunned. It wasnt until the kiss was over and Estre Berrocals cheeks turned scarlet that Jerold Rouco said softly, I think I may actually be Adam Rouco, because when I kissed you, I felt it.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. So you can go back to being Adam? said Estre Berrocal, her eyes red-rimmed. Jerold Rouco said: Maybe, if wemunicate through our bodies, I will be your Adam. Estre Berrocals face burst into a blush, unable to distinguish between the truth and falsehood of her words. But if it was possible, she was willing to try, and besides, this body of Jerold Rouco was Adams body. Really, really? Jerold Rouco nodded solemnly and added, But look at me now, how am I going to do it with you with both hands cuffed? I would love to help you, but I cant, that doctor Esteban, I dont think he will let go of me. Estre Berrocal asked anxiously, You kissed me, did you really remember me when you kissed me?. You dont believe me? I I didnt, its just, its just Only what? I just cant untie you right now. A calcting look crossed Jerold Roucos eyes as he said, Or how about this, you untie one of my hands, so I can also eat the food you make me for lunch, Im how old I am and its weird to me that you always feed me. If you untie one of my hands, I wont be able to run away or undress you and follow you Chapter 254: It’s mine Estre Berrocal, although a bit softened by Jerold Roucos words, did not end up untying him. Jerold Rouco asked with a sunken look on his face: After all, you still dont believe me. I Estre Berrocal looked at that face of Adn Rouco and her heart hardened. Jerold Rouco continued, Forget it, Im going to be here in handcuffs for ten days and half a month, and surely the depression wille out. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and said no more. When it was almost lunchtime, Estre Berrocal looked at Jerold Rouco, who was resting his eyes, and said quietly, Take a breath, Im going out to invite you to lunch. Jerold Rouco ignored her, and Estre Berrocal knew he was angry. When he returned with lunch, Estre Berrocal fed him as usual, but Jerold Rouco had little appetite and after two bites said irritably, No more! Her arms were tied, so it was not easy to eat. Estre Berrocal had been thinking about this all morning, took a deep breath and said, Im going to untie your right hand to make it easier for you to eat. Is that okay with you? Jerold Roucos eyes lit up and he gave an indifferent yes as Estre Berrocal stepped back, grabbed the remote control and untied Jerold Roucos right hand. Jerold Rouco moved the muscles of his right hand and Estre Berrocal approached him and handed him the fork, but the man suddenly grabbed her by the neck! What are you doing coughingExclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. I want you to let me out! Her grip was so tight that she almost choked, Estre Berrocals frown deepened, How can I let you out if youre choking me like this. cough? Just then, the doors to the medical base opened. Star! Dulcina Calvo walked in and saw Jerold Rouco choking Estre Berrocal! Dulcina Calvo shouted, Adn Rouco! Estre is your wife! Why dont you let her go! What the hell do you want! Jerold Roucos dark eyes narrowed and hemanded, Now use the remote control over there and help me remove the handcuffs! Dulcina no Jerold Rouco employed another point of force, strangling Estre Berrocal as her small face began to flush from shortness of breath. If you dont untie her, Ill strangle her! No, no, no! Ill open it for you! You violent maniac! Untie Estre! Ill untie it if you do it first! Tears fell from the corners of Estre Berrocals eyes, not knowing if it was because of the unbearable suffocation she was experiencing or because she was disheartened by the treatment given to her by Adn Roucos third personality. Dulcina Calvo grabbed the remote control and removed Jerold Roucos other handcuffs right away, and as soon as she had her hands free, Jerold Rouco choked Estre Berrocal to the door. Open the door! Dulcina Calvo could only do as she was told and opened the door, Let Estre go!. Once the door was open, Jerold Rouco pushed Estre Berrocal straight towards Dulcina Calvo and out of the base! Dulcina Calvo grabbed Estre Berrocal, Estre, are you okay? Did that guy do something to you?. Estre Berrocal shook her head, Ahem . I have to get Jerold Rouco back! Estre Berrocal was about to go after him when Dulcina Calvo pulled her back, Estar, you cant do it alone! Cant you see its not Adn Rouco! He threatened me with his security to run away! How is it possible that Adn Rouco, the third personality, is such a scum!. Dulcina Calvo spat under her breath as Estre Berrocals eyes reddened. I have a bad feeling that Adam is noting back Come on, theres still the demon Esteban here, the demon Esteban said theres still hope for Adam Rouco to be cured, dont worry! Im going to call the demon Esteban right now and then well help you get to that big fucker Jerold Rouco together! Dulcina Calvo gasped and dialed Esteban Zaragosas number. Hey, mentor, that bastard Jerold Rouco got away! And he almost hurt Estre! I know, Ill send someone to get her right now, you take care of her. Mentor, if you find that bastard, give Estre a good beating! He just threatened me by the neck with Estre! After hanging up the phone, Dulcina Calvo turned her eyes to look at Estre Berrocal and felt a little faint. Estre, you dont have a heart for him, do you? Look, he squeezed your neck like this, its very red . does it hurt? Im fine Dulcina, Im sorry, its my fault for being soft and letting him go and causing trouble for Dr. Esteban and you Hey, what are you talking about! Were good friends, and the demon Esteban and Adam Rouco are good brothers, so its only fair that we help you find Adam Rouco! Dont worry, the demon Esteban said hes already sent someone to look for him, and hell surely bring your Adam back! Dulcina, you seem to really trust Dr. Esteban. Dulcina Calvo remained in the background: Oh yeah? Its just that I think that this demon Esteban is a turtle, but he still has a lot of abilities. You see he can even save people who are dying, let alone someone like Adn Rouco, who is alive and well and just a little mentally, dont worry, Im sure the demon Esteban will be able to cure your Adn! Estre Berrocal nodded and was in no hurry; dealing with Adn Rouco, after all, was an ongoing battle. Jerold Rouco should not run away from La Ciudad Santa now that he has no papers on him. The Blues Bar. Jerold Rouco orders a bottle of cognac, in one gulp. A beautiful, heavily made-up woman approaches him and puts her red enameled hand on Jerold Roucos shoulder: Good drinker, handsome, if you dont mind, will you buy me a drink?. Im not interested. The pretty one didnt let up, after all, it was rare to see such a handsome man and she kept making a hot face at a cold one, Handsome, are you lusting after me? Jerold Rouco was about to reach out and pull that hand away from his shoulder, but someone had gone a step further and removed it for him. Its mine. Clementina Orihu grabbed the womans hand and pulled it away in disgust, growling coldly. The woman tried to get angry, but saw that Clementina Orihu was being followed by several ck-d bodyguards who didnt look like they were messing with them. Clementina Orihu sat next to Jerold Rouco, picked up the ss from which he had drunk and poured herself a ss of brandy, her red lips on the rim of the ss from which Jerold Rouco had drunk, tilted her head to one side and drained the brandy. An ambiguous carmine mark was left on the rim of the ss. Clementina Orihu curved her lips, I think you shoulde back with me and be my bodyguard, before youre out there and someone catches you again. Jerold Rouco was silent, his long fingers ying with the wine ss. Clementina Orihu threw her arms around his neck and drew his handsome face towards her, her red lips kissed his thin lips forcefully. When Esteban Zaragosa arrived at the Blues Bar with Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo, Estre Berrocal stood in a multicolored glow and glimpsed the man and woman at the bar, kissing passionately. Chapter 255: The robbery Estre Berrocals body seemed to freeze, to remain motionless, contemting the scene in astonishment. In the half-light, Jerold Rouco and the other woman, kissing inseparably. Dulcina Calvo couldnt help but blurt out: Fuck! What a scum! Dulcina Calvo rolled up her sleeves and was about to go upstairs when Esteban Zaragosa stopped her. What are you doing? Im going to wake that bastard up. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with a clear brow and a contemptuous tone, Only you?. Dulcina Calvo was furious: Hmph, you despise me!. Esteban Zaragosa elegantly took off his white robe and handed it to Dulcina Calvo, indicating, Take it. What for? Before Dulcina Calvos perplexed gaze, Esteban Zaragosa, dressed in a simple white shirt, approached the bar with his long legs and therge, beautiful hand that normally wielded the scalpel, suddenly grabbed hold of Jerold Roucos shoulder and delivered a solid punch to the right side of his face. Clementina Orihu rushed to Jerold Roucos rescue: Jerold Rouco, how are you? Jerold Rouco wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth with his thumb and raised his dark eyes to stare at Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa said in one word: Come back to me. You dont understand, Im not your good friend Adn Rouco!. With a strong punch, he hit Esteban Zaragosa. Clementina Orihu gestures to the bodyguards behind her and several ck-d bodyguards surround Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo runs up to Esteban Zaragosa and stands in front of him, shouting at Jerold Rouco in a pretentious manner: You are a man! You are not a man! You have guts to fight!. Jerold Rouco threw a fist at Dulcina Calvos little face and she screamed in fear and closed her eyes tightly, but after a second, two seconds, three seconds she felt no pain. She didnt feel any pain, just a strong breeze sliding down her ear. Dulcina Calvo opened one eye, then a second, and before her eyes were two fists, Esteban Zaragosa catching the punch thrown by Jerold Rouco. When he looked up, he saw Jerold Roucos fierce gaze and hurried to run nimbly behind Esteban Zaragosa, grabbing thetters shirt with his small hands and muttering in a whisper, Tutor, there are so many people, can you fight them off? Should we run away? Esteban Zaragosa looked at the bodyguards and said with a stoic look, No need to run away. Dulcina Calvo clung to Esteban Zaragosas shirt, gripping it tightly. What do we do then! How about we call the police! Estre Berrocal approached Clementina Orihu and stared at the tinum mens ring around her neck, as if her heart was being crushed, she reached out and snatched the ne from Clementina Orihu. Clementina Orihu became furious: What are you doing?. But Estre Berrocal ignored her and, holding the ring firmly on her finger, she raised it in front of Jerold Rouco and said slowly, word by word: This ring, which I gave you as a wedding ring, how can you give it to another woman without my permission? You say you are Jerold Rouco, I dont believe it, I dont believe that my Adam ispletely dead, I dont believe that you dont recognize this ring at all. Adam Rouco,e back to me, will you? Jerold Rouco rolled his eyes, stared at her and approached her. He took the ring from her hand and suddenly dropped it on the floor, where it rolled to some dark corner, never to be seen again. One ring, and you want to trick me intoing back to you? You want to turn me back into Adam Rouco when youe back, Im Jerold Rouco, and Adam Rouco wont show up if Im the only one around! Estre Berrocal stared at him, tears rolling down her face. Clementina Orihus men were about to make a move to fight Esteban Zaragosa when Esteban Zaragosas men arrived. Basilio Grulln arrived and whispered something in Clementina Orihus ear. Clementina Orihu pulled Jerold Rouco and said, Lets go!. Basilio Grulln made a gesture and the Orihu family bodyguards withdrew, and when they had withdrawn, Basilio Grulln approached Esteban Zaragosa and politely said, Mr. Esteban, dont take this personally. As she made her way to the door of the bar, Estre Berrocal saw Jerold Rouco get into Clementina Orihus car and drive out of sight without looking back. Estre Berrocals eyes, which were fixed on the shadow of the departing car, murmured: Doctor Esteban, is it true that Adam has died? If Jerold Rouco has dominated consciousness for a long time, indeed Adam will find it difficult to reappear. Dulcina Calvo asked in anguish, And what do we do now, that this Jerold Rouco is not even going toe back to us for treatment? Those people were from La familia Orihu, I dont know how Adn knew them, but it seems that Jerold Rouco is very close friends with that princess from La familia Orihu. Jerold Rouco wouldnt be in love with that princess from The Orihu Family, would he! What about Estre? Esteban Zaragosa frowned, Now well have to steal it. Stealing? Dulcina Calvos mouth twisted, Mentor, uh, were not going to do anything illegal, are we? Do you think I would bring a pig for a friend like you when I do something illegal?. Dulcina Calvo shut up: Clementina Orihu took Jerold Rouco back to La Vi Orihu.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Basilio Grulln, send someone to the Blues Bar and help me get that ring back. Yes, Princess. Clementina Orihu looked at Jerold Rouco, who didnt say a word, picked up a folder, looked at the picture of Adn Rouco in the folder andpared it to Jerold Rouco, Tch, its a real resemnce. But why dont you recognize that you are Adn Rouco?. Jerold Rouco snatched the file from Clementina Orihus hand, frowning. Clementina Orihu stared at him and asked, No. you really have amnesia, dont you? When I saved you, I didnt really think you would be Adn Rouco, the president of La Ciudad SantaGrupo Rouco. Jerold Rouco pursed his lips after reading this information and asked in a cold voice, Is there more detailed information about Adam Rouco? What do you need Adn Roucos data for?. Jerold Rouco looked at Clementina Orihu, raised an eyebrow and said, If Im the president of the Rouco Group, you should be d the man youre looking at is in an expensive position. Clementina Orihus lips stretched into a smile, But you were married to Estre Berrocal, I am not a mistress, are you willing to divorce Estre Berrocal for me? divorce her for me. Jerold Rouco smiled grimly, If I go back to La familia Rouco and be Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocal is a stumbling block Ill have to kick out. Clementina Orihu smirked and said, Basilio Grulln, go find out all about Adn Rouco! Yes, Ill be right there. Jerold Rouco, I didnt expect it, you are so ruthless that you can even say that you dont love your own wife, how cold-blooded, but I like it. Clementina Orihu looked down and her red lips approached Jerold Roucos thin lips, but he pushed her away. What, you just said youd marry me and now you resent me?. I dont like kissing a woman who smells like wine. Clementina Orihu looked at the dark-haired man and gave a heh, then breathed into his palm and sniffed if she could, Does it really smell like wine? Ch, now you do not like, just now at the bar is still not for me a mouthful of wine woman kiss! Chapter 256: What the hell do you want when you sneak into The Rouco Family? Estre Berrocal had not seen Paulita for many days and went to the kindergarten to wait for the little girl after school. As soon as the little boy saw Estre Berrocal standing in the doorway, he immediately trotted over with his school bag in tow and threw his arms around Estre Berrocals stomach. Star! Estre Berrocal knelt down and, looking up to Paulitas height, touched the little boys face and said, Do you miss your mommy? Yes! Paulita wrapped her two little arms around Estre Berrocals neck and, with a little effort, Estre Berrocal lifted the little girl right up. Come on, lets take you to Kentucky Fried Chicken!. Yes! We can eat Kentucky Fried Chicken again! In a ck Bentley car not far away, Clementina Orihu, wearing ck sunsses in the drivers seat, looked arrogantly at Jerold Rouco in the passenger seat, snorted and said, I didnt think you and she had such a cute daughter! Jerold Rouco pursed his lips and emphasized: This girl is his daughter with Adn Rouco, not with me. Clementina Orihu let out augh: Who cares, isnt that the same body Estre Berrocal made love to? Speaking of which, youre not suddenly going to turn into Adn Rouco one day, are you? Thats not funny. Jerold Rouco looked at the embracing mother and daughter, with cold eyes, and said, I will not let Adam Rouco out again. I had never imagined being the shadow of Adn Roucos split personality, but since he had left, I would not be willing to be a shadow that would disappear at any time. He would lead this body sopletely that Adn Rouco would disappear forever and rece itpletely. Stick with them. Clementina Orihu drove the Bentley, following Estre Berrocal and Paulita until they entered a Kentucky Fried Chicken, and Clementina Orihu growled under her breath, I cant believe Im here for Kentucky Fried Chicken, how childish!. Through the huge ss doors of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Jerold Roucos heart fluttered violently for no apparent reason as he watched the small andrge group eating Kentucky Fried Chicken together. Unconsciously, he reached out and pressed his hand against his heart, frowning slightly. It was not his feeling, but that of Adn Rouco. Jerold Rouco ordered with a cold voice: Lets go. Dont you follow me? Now that the ins and outs are clear, theres no point in following them, Im going back to The Rouco Family, so donte looking for me in the meantime. Fine, but remember, when the timees, divorce Estre Berrocal. Jerold Rouco knew all about the Rouco Groups current situation, and if he wanted the Rouco Group, he had to find an allied group with a strong financial and power background, and The Orihu family, the group behind Clementina Orihu, was the best choice. Estre Berrocal took Paulitas little hand and went happily to La familia Rouco. Star, I really like mashed potatoes and egg tarts, when are we going back to Kentucky Fried Chicken?. If you like mashed potatoes and egg tarts, I can make them for you, do you want Paulita to stay with me for two days this weekend?. Yes, Estre, I want to sleep with you! You can read me a story! Then Ill tell Grandpa that Im going to stay with Estre this weekend! Okay,e in. As soon as Estre Berrocal entered with Paulita, she saw Jerold Rouco sitting in the living room, chatting quite quietly with Roberto Rouco and Olivia Montes. What was Jerold Rouco doing here? What does he want? Paulita, who was standing next to him, was wide-eyed at the sight of Jerold Rouco. Estre, didnt daddy go to heaven, is this daddy? Jerold Rouco stood up and, with his long legs, took a step towards Estre Berrocal and Paulita. Paulita, frowning and wide-eyed, stared at Jerold Rouco as he approached, her little hands tugging at Estre Berrocals shirt and stroking his little mouth in amazement. Wow, he sure looks like daddy! Roberto Rouco, sitting on the sofa, was very happy to know that his son was alive and well, smiled broadly and said to Paulita: Paulita, this is your daddy! Your father is alive. Paulita blinked hard and assured several times, Daddy? Are you really a daddy? Jerold Rouco leaned over and gave Paulita an affectionate smile, What, Paulita doesnt know daddy?. Estre Berrocals brow furrowed, that man in front of her was definitely not Adn Rouco, who would never have acted so calmly when he came back to see her and Paulita after the disaster. Dad? Paulita stepped forward and squeezed the handsome face she held so close. Estre Berrocal thought of the moment at the medical base when Jerold Rouco had her by the throat and hurriedly pulled Paulita to his side. He feared that Jerold Rouco would hurt Paulita. Instead, Jerold Rouco opened his arms to Paulita and said, Paulita, does Daddy hug you? Paulita tilted her little face up and said to Estre Berrocal: Estre, yes its daddy!. Estre Berrocal did not know how to exin it, but she had to let go of Paulita, who approached and hugged Jerold Rouco, and said in a soft voice: Dad! Why have youe back from heaven only now!. Estre Berrocals eyes hurt, children are the most innocent of all. When Adn Rouco left, Estre Berrocal told her that Adn Rouco had gone to heaven, and Paulita truly thought that her father would fly back. Jerold Roucos heart, once again, was violently shaken. Paulitas little hand took Jerold Roucos big hand, and the little one took Estre Berrocals hand, and the three hands joined hands. The little girl said, Daddy, Estre, Paulita, dont be separated anymore!. Estre Berrocal looked at Jerold Rouco with aplicated look. Roberto Rouco stood up with his cane and smiled: Today we are all together, I have asked the cook to make some of Adams favorite dishes, so dont just stand there, lets get ready to eat! Lets celebrate today. During dinner, Roberto Rouco looked at the te of sea bream in front of Jerold Rouco and said kindly, Adam, you love sea bream, so I have sent the chef to make you a special one, you have suffered a lot these days, eat more. Jerold Rouco replied in a soft voice, Yes, Dad. Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked at Jerold Rouco, who, as she remembered, had said he didnt like fish, but now this Jerold Rouco had eaten it several times with his fork. What was this Jerold Rouco, posing as Adam, trying to get into The Rouco Family?Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Roberto Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal and Paulita: Estre, Paulita, why dont you two have lunch. Paulita, holding a ss of juice in her little hand, said, Grandpa, Estre took me to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken after school!. Grandpa smiled warmly, Then you eat too. Paulita picked up her ss of juice and brought it close to Jerold Roucos, blinking her big eyes and her little voice, Papa, lets have one. The old manughed out loud, raised his ss and said, Come on, lets clink all the sses! Lets celebrate Adams safe return. When everyone had downed their drinks, Jerold Rouco asked, Dad, arent things going too well for the grouptely? The smile on Roberto Roucos face sank as he sighed: Since your ident, the Rouco Groups share price has been falling and the executives and board of directors have been on edge. Only when youe back, those shareholders will calm down. Lets not talk about business matters, lets have a good meal and celebrate today as a family!. The meal was a happy one for everyone except Estre Berrocal, who was distracted. After lunch, Paulita went to watch anime with Dante and Jerold Rouco followed Roberto Rouco to the studio, supposedly to discuss business matters. As Jerold Rouco left the studio, he caught a glimpse of Estre Berrocal waiting at the door. She gave him a clear, cold look, reached out and grabbed him straight by the sleeve and walked into the bedroom. Just as she arrived at the bedroom, Jerold Rouco asked her in embarrassment, What, so eager to show me your bedroom with Adam Rouco? Jerold Rouco, what the hell do you want by sneaking into The Rouco Family!. Chapter 257: Making Adán Rouco disappear for good Jerold Rouco approached Estre Berrocal and looked at her sternly, Mixing? Mrs. Rouco is not the right word, I am from La familia Rouco, how can you call it mixing with La familia Rouco? Jerold Roucos arrogance and arrogance made Estre Berrocals teeth itch with hatred. This man, who evidently had the same face and body as Adam, Estre Berrocal couldnt help but start hating him! Jerold Rouco, Im warning you not to overdo it!. Jerold Rouco grabbed Estre Berrocals slender wrist, raised his eyebrows andughed coldly: Ill tell you one thing, Im in The Rouco Family, recing Adn Rouco to solve the problems of the Rouco Group, you should thank me. The Rouco family will fall, and that will not be good for you or for me!. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, Recing Adam?. Jerold Rouco let go of her wrist, grimaced and said, Literally. Wasnt he going to bring Adam back? Jerold Rouco, youre just another character in Adams imagination, you cant rece Adam himself! You cant rece Adam himself! Youd better die before its toote. Then lets try to see who can rece whom! Jerold Rouco surveyed the bedroom and said coldly, I dont like the way its decorated, and Im getting rid of all of Adam Roucos things, so if you dont want to part with them, put them away before its toote. Jerold Rouco! What is Mrs. Rouco calling me for with that gnashing of teeth? Ah, yes, from now on, call me Adn, although, I dislike that name and I hate Adn Rouco as a person, but if you want to make a scene to let everyone know that Adn Rouco has a split personality disorder, then you can shout it out, I dont mind, but the executives and shareholders of the Rouco Group, would they allow a psychopath with a split personality to continue running the Rouco Group consortium? Estre Berrocal stood, fists clenched and teary-eyed, looking at him with indignation. Jerold Rouco leaned over her ear and said very calmly, Mrs. Rouco, think twice, if Adam Rouco came back and found out that he had lost the Rouco Group consortium because of you, do you think he would me you? Estre Berrocal took a deep breath, closed her eyes and, after a long moment, softened her breathing and pleaded, Jerold Rouco, I beg you, give me back Adam, I will do anything you want. Really? Anything for Adn Rouco? Estre Berrocal swallowed and gritted her teeth, meeting his calcting, sly gaze, What do you want? Now that the Rouco Group is in such a crisis, what Adn Rouco needs most is a strong and powerful assistant, and you, Estre Berrocal, I have researched the decline of your family, your fallen princess, and oh, even if your family were not in decline, with the wealth and power of The Berrocal Company Even if your family were not in decline, with the wealth and power of The Berrocal Company, it will not help Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal endured Jerold Roucos taunt: What are you trying to say?. What I am trying to say is that Adn Rouco needs at this time a marriage partner with a track record and power. Estre Berrocals eyshes fluttered fiercely and her face instantly darkened.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Jerold Rouco looked at her sarcastically, then sat down on the bed and said, Didnt you just say you would do anything for Adn Rouco? And now you change your face before they ask you for anything? Deep down, what matters most to you is Mrs. Roucos position, right?. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips in silence, her fingertips pinching her palm, numb with pain. Jerold Rouco stood up, walked over to her and added, How about this, since you cant give up your Mrs. Rouco position, join me and make Adam Rouco disappearpletely, I can keep your Mrs. Rouco position, and I, who am exactly the same as your Adam Rouco, you wont lose out at all, how about that? Pah-! Estre Berrocal raised her hand and pped Jerold Rouco so hard that he deflected it. Chapter 258: Getting rid of Estrella Berrocal and Paulita! Estre Berrocal stared at his handsome face, reddened by the p, and said in one word: Jerold Rouco, I will not let you win, Adn Rouco will definitelye back to me. Heh. Jerold Rouco scoffed and turned his eyes to look at her, Then you will try, whether I condemn you first or you call Adam Rouco again. Estre Berrocal forcefully pushed him away and walked straight out of the bedroom. I didnt want to stay under the same roof as him, not even for a second. But after running out of the bedroom, I didnt know how I was going to get downstairs. Tell everyone that I was going to move back into The Vis at Repulse Bay? But in everyones eyes, Adam Rouco was already back, so wouldnt it be a problem for her to return to The Vis at Repulse Bay? But was he going to stay here with Jerold Rouco? Estre Berrocal could not do it. The person who was there was not Adn Rouco at all. For a moment, she felt frustrated. Paulita came running up with a bang, grabbing a small can of milk and drinking it, Estre, why arent you with Papa? Estre Berrocal knelt down, at Paulitas height, grabbed Paulitas little hand and said, Paulita, if Estre told you that the one who is there, is not daddy, would you believe Estre? Paulita nodded seriously as she bit into her milk straw and looked wide-eyed, Yes, Paulita would believe anything Estre said. Really? Did Estre and Dad have a fight? Estre actually disowned Dad! Paulita nodded again and said, Estre, is daddy bullying you? Why? Daddy just came back and we all miss him, why isnt Estre okay with Daddy anymore?. Estre Berrocal tugged on her lips and said, Okay, did youe up here looking for daddy? Yes! Paulita had a carton of milk in her little hand and said, Ive gone upstairs to give Daddy milk! Daddys going to drink it so he wont leave us when he gets well!. Estre Berrocals eyes watered when she saw Paulitas filial and obedient little face and touched her, Paulita is so obedient. Star, Im going to give Daddy his milk! Then Im going out to y with Estre! Go. Paulita went into the bedroom and came out happy after a while. Paulita said, Daddy says he likes Paulita very much and he likes the milk that Paulita gave him! Estre, lets not fight with daddy, okay?. Estre Berrocal nodded, thinking that this Jerold Rouco, despite his bad attitude towards her, was at least being polite to Paulita, as long as he didnt bully her. Only when will Adam return? If it was true, as Jerold Rouco said, that he was destined to rece Adam Rouco, wouldnt the chances of Adam returning now be slim? Star, what are you thinking! Nothing,e on, lets go to Paulitas room to y with you and assemble the blocks, okay?. Yes! Estre Berrocal yed with Paulita for a while and then helped the little one to take a bubble bath, the little one made bubbles all over her body, she also bathed in Paulitas bath, after that, she nned to sleep in Paulitas room, but, the booby, actually kept chasing her away. Star, this is not right. Dad just got home and youre going to go sleep with him!. But I havent been with Paulita for a long time either, I want to stay with Paulita tonight, doesnt Paulita like it?. Paulita thought for a long time and said, Yes, but I still think Estre should go back to Papas room! She can sleep alone. Estre Berrocal had a headache, but Paulita wouldnt let her sleep here, and her little hands were pushing her. Estre Berrocal returned to her bedroom, but as soon as she did she saw the carton of milk in the wastebasket in her room, the same carton that Paulita had brought up for her to drink. When Jerold Rouco got out of the shower, Estre Berrocal took the unopened milk carton and asked him: Why did you throw away the milk that Paulita gave you to drink? Shes not my daughter, why would I buy her?. You Jerold Rouco grabbed a towel with one hand and absently wiped his wet ck hair,pletely ignoring Estre Berrocals anger and said, Oh, and that bottle of shampoo that Adn Rouco used in the bathroom, I dont like that brand, I threw it away, if you want to pick it up again, I advise you to do it now, otherwise the maids wille to clean it and pack it soon. Jerold Rouco, dont overdo it! Outraged? Jerold Rouco raised an eyebrow, turned around and grabbed Estre Berrocals arm, pinning her roughly against the bed. You look very tasty to me, Adn Roucos wife, so how about Before Jerold Rouco could finish his sentence, Estre Berrocal became irritated and tried to p him again, only to be restrained by Jerold Rouco: And you want to hit me? Youre mean! Let go of me! Let go of me! Jerold Rouco lowered his head and kissed her, pressing himself against her without moving. Although it was the body of Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocal was still scared to death and resisted. Let go of me! His teeth and ws were nothing more than a tickle for Jerold Rouco! Estre Berrocal cried as Jerold Rouco ripped off her clothes. At the sight of those tears, Jerold Roucos movements stopped and his heart gave a sharp, undefined choke. Estre Berrocal took the opportunity to push him away, wrap herself in his clothes and escape from the bedroom. Jerold Rouco sat up in bed, his hand unconsciously covering his heart, frowning. Adn Rouco had notpletely disappeared, his reaction was still strong, at least in front of Estre Berrocal and Paulita, his presence was especially strong. Estre Berrocal and Paulita may be the key to awaken the conscience of Adn Rouco. So, if I wanted to rece Adn Rouco and make him disappear forever, Estre Berrocal and Paulita had to be eliminated! When everyone was asleep, Estre Berrocal watched over Paulita in the childrens room for a long, long time.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Hey down next to Paulitas bed, his eyes aching, and whispered, Paulita, I miss your father so much Early the next morning at the breakfast table. Roberto Rouco said to Adn Rouco: Then Ill apany you to the office and while were at it well drop Paulita off at the nursery. Estre Berrocal was quick to say, Dad, Ill take Paulita, youre too busy at work and Ill be idle alone. Fortunately, Roberto Rouco was not suspicious: Yes, then you can take Paulita to kindergarten. When Felipa brought out the fried eggs, Jerold Rouco told her coldly: Change all the kitchenware in my room. Felipa stared, puzzled. Jerold Rouco exined: I have survived a catastrophe and must return to get rid of bad luck, so it would be better to use new kitchenware. Estre Berrocals teary eyes begin to flutter, is she saying that Adams things are bad luck? Roberto Rouco nods and says: Adam is right, its time to go back and get rid of the bad luck. Estre Berrocal bites her lip, puts down her knife and fork and says, Enjoy your meal, Im full. Roberto Rouco frowns and says, Estre, now you are pregnant, even if you have no appetite, you have to eat more for the sake of the baby. Estre Berrocal nodded obediently and Paulita, who had just finished eating, reached over and grabbed Estre Berrocals hand, Estre, Ive finished eating too,e on! Grandpa, daddy, Im going to school!. Go on, take care of yourself! Chapter 259: His conscience is trapped at twenty-two years of age Estre Berrocal rxed just a little after taking Paulita out of La familia Rouco and away from Jerold Rouco. After dropping Paulita off at daycare, Estre Berrocal immediately called Esteban Zaragosa. Doctor Esteban, Jerold Rouco returned to La familia Rouco, he returned as Adam and now nobody in La familia Rouco knows who he is. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his lips and said, Jerold Rouco was sure he would not risk blowing his cover, he came back to rece Adn. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and gently shook her head, I dont know what to do, Im a mess. This afternoon I will intercept you in front of the Rouco Group. I want to test whether hypnotic methods can reawaken Adams consciousness. Dr. Esteban, thank you very much. No need, Im a good friend of Adams, its the right thing to do. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal walked down the street alone, past a bridal store, stopped in front of the window and looked at the wedding dress hanging outside, slightly dazed for a moment. Just as I was about to turn my head, a familiar male figure was reflected in the ss of the shop window. Estre Berrocal frowns and turns to look, Ivn Martnez, what are you doing here?. Ivan Martinez smiles slightly and says, I thought we would never see each other again, Estre, its been a long time, youve lost a lot of weight. Have you returned to The Holy City?. Yes, I saw the news that Adam Rouco had died at sea and I feared that something would happen to you if you did not think about it, in fact, I have been back in The Holy City for many days now and have been following you for a few days Estre Berrocals eyebrows jumped, You youve been following me for days? Would Ivn Martnez have found out about Jerold Rouco? Yes, I saw Adam Roucoe back, but he seemed to be cold to you.. Estre are you all right?. Looking as if Ivn Martnez knew nothing, Estre Berrocal rxed and said, Im fine, and you, how have you been? I missed you, I thought I would nevere back to The Holy City, but I found I couldnt resist and I came back with you. Ivn Martnez Ivan Martinez interrupted her and said, Estre, I know we cant go back, but I just want to make sure youre okay. She pressed her lips together in a smile, what could you do with making sure she was doing well, she was doing well or she wasnt, and there was no way she was going to get back together with him. Im going home. Ivan Martinez spoke abruptly, Estre, didnt we even get to sit down for coffee and talk? Rouco Group, Presidents office. Jerold Rouco received from Clementina Orihu several high-resolution photos showing Estre Berrocal on a date with another man. Jerold Roucos thin lips curved, this Estre Berrocal was really interesting, pretending to be in love with Adn Rouco while having a private affair with another man. Xu Kun pushed his way in, Boss, the president wants you to go to his office. Jerold Rouco emitted an indifferent hmm, got up and headed for Roberto Roucos office. When they arrived at Roberto Roucos office, they talked business for a while. Jerold Rouco said, Dad, I dont know if youve noticed anything strange about Estretely. Roberto Rouco wondered: A difference? Is it a bad reaction to pregnancy? Its not that, its just that when I came back this time, I noticed that Estre was very unresponsive to me, andst night, she was sleeping with Paulita, and I didnt say a word to her either. Roberto Rouco frowned: No, he has been in a bad mood during your ident, because he missed you, and once he lit a candle in his room for you, it almost caught fire. Dad, could I have another man in mind?. Roberto Rouco thought it was incredible: How can it be, she is pregnant with your child, why would she think of another man? Jerold Rouco opened his phone and handed Roberto Rouco the pictures on his phone to look at, I didnt believe it either, but I had a friend who ran into Estre at a coffee shop and found her dating another man and acting intimate, dad, I didnt want that to happen, but when it does, I think, I should be forewarned too. This was said by Jerold Rouco, in a way that dripped from his mouth and had to make Roberto Rouco bow. That Ivn Martnez, who is her ex-boyfriend, how is it that she is still in contact with her ex-boyfriend?. That, I dont know, maybe is it that Estre still has feelings for Ivn Martnez?. Roberto Rouco had to be suspicious, This, for us at The Rouco Family, is not something to be proud of, and you certainly cant misunderstand it. Its only natural, Dad, Ill certainly look into it, if she cheated. She cheated Roberto Roucos face immediately became stern: Hmph, if he really did it. If he cheated, we at The Rouco Family will not allow it. Jerold Roucos eyes had a cold, calcting look in them. Estre Berrocals expulsion from La familia Rouco was only her first step. In mid-afternoon, Esteban Zaragosa told Estre Berrocal to wait at the medical base and that he would soon bring Jerold Rouco there for treatment. It was only when Esteban Zaragosa brought the man that Estre Berrocals anxious heart dropped. Jerold Rouco was unconscious while Esteban Zaragosa and Estre Berrocal helped him into the medical base. He will wake up in ten minutes, we will start with the hypnosis method. Hmm. Esteban Zaragosa helped Jerold Rouco lie down in the hypnosis chair and turned on the equipment. Half an hour passed and Jerold Rouco was sessfully hypnotized by Esteban Zaragosa, with his eyes closed and apparently lost in memory. Adam? What did you see? Estre Berrocal tried to call him, but she was afraid of interrupting Esteban Zaragosas treatment of Adn Rouco, so she put out her hand and covered her mouth, red-eyed. The man, leaning back in the hypnotic chair with his eyes closed, slowly began, Analena Lozada fell into the sea and I tried to save her, but Jonathan Tasis and I looked for her for a long, long time and we could not find her It was my fault, I shouldnt have taken Analena Lozada to Beach Ind Its not your fault Analena Lozada died and you didnt know the weather at sea would get so bad. Two hours have passed and Adn Roucos memory is still stuck at twenty-two years old. Esteban Zaragosa stopped hypnotizing the memories and the man in the hypnosis chair had passed out. Doctor Esteban, will Adam be the one to wake up next?. Esteban Zaragosa shook his head and said, Adams memories are stuck in the year Analena Lozada died, that is, his consciousness is stuck in the year he was twenty-two, and Jerold Rouco began to appear around that time. You mean Adam got caught up in the guilt he felt for Analena Lozada in the first ce and thats why he imagined Jerold Roucos personality and attempted suicide?N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Thats right, he is now imprisoned by his guilt over Analena Lozada and we have to find a way for him to forgive himself. Estre Berrocal looked at the sleeping man, frowning, But Analena Lozada is still alive, why hasnt she forgiven herself? Its hard to eradicate a heart disease once it has set in, if that ident hadnt happened, you might not have seen Jerold Rouco in his life, but it turns out that Adam was in a car ident and fell into the sea, it was Analena Lozada who fell into the void in the first ce, so its very likely that spurred him on, who was seriously injured at the time. Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly, finding all this, too casual, Adams car ident, could it not have been an ident? Estre Berrocals heart leapt as she remembered that day and said, On Christmas morning, Adam was going to work at the Rouco Group, but when you go from The Vis at Repulse Bay to the office, you dont even go over the Bohai Bridge, why would Adam suddenly go to the Bohai Bridge? Chapter 260: I want you to leave Adán Rouco Could someone have called him something between now and then and told him to go to Bohai Bridge? Dr. Esteban, could you send someone to check Adams phone records from Christmas Day?.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. That day at the Blues Bar, people from La familia Orihu had met Esteban Zaragosa but did not dare offend him, which was enough to show how powerful and well-connected Esteban Zaragosa was. Estre Berrocal had no authority to check Adn Roucos phone records, but Esteban Zaragosa could have done it for her. No problem. Ten minutester, Esteban Zaragosa received a long list of calls, and thest call of Christmas Day was from a pay phone. It was a pay phone that seemed oddly suspicious. Estre Berrocal asked, Based on the payphone number, can you find out exactly where this booth is located? Yes, but I dont know if there is surveince near this cabin, and besides, public surveince is usually kept for at most a week, and its been a whole month since Adams ident. Estre Berrocal reflected, But who would want to hurt Adam, Jonathan Tasis? Esteban Zaragosa pursed his lips and said, This Analena Lozada is too suspicious. If we want to quickly find out if Analena Lozada had anything to do with Adams car ident in the first ce, we can bring Analena Lozada to take a lie detector test. Dr. Esteban, we have to unring the bell, Adam is now trapped in twenty-two memories and I think only Analena Lozada can wake him up, if we bring Analena Lozada in and stall the rtionship, will she refuse to help Adam? Youre right about that. Estre Berrocal headed straight to Jonathan Tasis Blue County Vis. Neither Jonathan Tasis nor Analena Lozada were at home and only the maid came out to greet them. Excuse me, which one are you?. Estre Berrocal stood in front of the carved iron gate and politely said: Hello, I am here to see Jonathan Tasis and Analena Lozada, are they at home? Exaltacin Cendejas said, Mr. and Miss Analena are not at home, they are outside, are you a friend of our Mr. and Mrs. Analena? More or less, Im looking for them on an important matter. As they were talking, a ck Bentley slowly drove up. Estre Berrocals watery eyes lit up. Jonathan Tasis and Analena Lozada got out of the car. Jonathan Tasis was a little surprised to see Estre Berrocal and wrinkled his nose slightly: This Berrocal? President Jonathan, I am here to see Miss Analena. Eleanora Lozadas heart stuttered Did Estre Berrocal already know that she had caused the ident with Adn Rouco? No, if Estre Berrocal knew it, the Rouco family would have known it too, and besides, the Rouco Group had given a press conference this morning, Adn Rouco was not dead, he hade back alive. Eleanora Lozada does not move, she smiles slightly, What does Miss Estre want from me?. Miss Analena, I know it was Adam who caused you to fall overboard in the first ce, but you are still alive, can you forgive Adam?. Eleanora Lozadaughed softly, I dont want to me Adn Rouco, is that why you came to see me, to ask about him? No. Estre Berrocal looked at Jonathan Tasis, President Jonathan, could I have a moment alone with Miss Analena? Jonathan Tasis looked at Eleanora Lozada, who nodded to him and said, Go inside, Ill talk to Miss Estre, its okay. Hmm. Jonathan Tasis loosened hisrge arm around Eleanora Lozadas waist and looked back at Estre Berrocal before leading her long legs into the vi. Now that its just the two of us, Miss Star could speak if she has anything to say. Miss Analena, Adam has been feeling guilty about you, something you should know, just because he feels guilty about you he has developed some kind of disease, could you help him?. Eleanora Lozadaughed, Adn Rouco is sick and I am not a doctor, how can I help him? Estre Berrocal looked at her seriously, He has a heart condition, if you forgive him, he will get better. Eleanora Lozadas heart softened as she looked at her with such affection, but when she thought of her dead sister, Eleanora Lozadas voice dropped and she said: But if it hadnt been for him, Jonathan Tasis and I wouldnt have been separated for ten years, Miss Estre, do you know how long ten years is? Do you know how long that is? Jonathan Tasis and I missed ten of the most romantic and beautiful years of our lives, and I would have forgiven Adam Rouco if I hadnt hated him, and youre asking me to help you? I cant do it. But its just that Adam didnt intend to do it in the first ce . Miss Analena In this world, many wounds are unintentional, and if all unintentional wounds can be forgiven, those who die from those unintentional wounds are the ones who deserve it Thats not what I meant. Eleanora Lozada was not soft-hearted and hung up on Estre Berrocal, turning around to take two steps toward the chalet, only to stop suddenly and turn around again. He looked at Estre Berrocal and said, word for word: In this world there is no such thing as unintentional harm or unconditional help. Estre Berrocals watery eyes trembled, What does it take for you to forgive Adam?. Now that the damage is done, its time to pay the price. You asked me to help Adam Rouco ovee his demons, I can help him, but I have one condition. What condition? I want you to leave Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocals heart fluttered, her fists clenched and her face paled for a moment. Why, what does it mean to you that Im leaving Adn Rouco?. Because Adn Rouco has cost me, and those who love me, their favorites, and I just want to give Adn Rouco a taste of what its like to lose the love of your life. She and her sister, identical twins, although they did not grow up together, perhaps because they were identical twins, their preferences, interests, even their personalities, were almost identical, so much so that even their family could not tell them apart at times, they always had a particrly strong telepathic connection. The day her sister died, her heart fluttered and she nearly suffocated from anguish, followed by a high fever for three days and nights in a row. His sister was the most important family member in his life. Estre Berrocal was wet-eyed, runny-eyed, staring at Eleanora Lozada and asking, Does it have to be like this? Eleanora Lozada did not turn around and walked straight into the chalet. Estre Berrocal received a call from Esteban Zaragosa after leaving Vis del Condado Azul. Jerold Rouco has been taken away by Clementina Orihu, you dont need toe, go back and rest, Adams treatment, its not something that can be eradicated in a day or two. Estre Berrocal nodded, Well, Dr. Esteban, you said Adam was trapped in the year twenty-two, could you use hypnosis to wake him up? Im not sure, and, even if I did, his memories would go back to the year twenty-two, and he still wouldnt know you. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and pursed her lips together in a forced smile. Surely Analena Lozada returns to Adam if the bell gets unringed, right?. Personality splitting is a mental and traumatic illness, the root of Adams condition is the death of Analena Lozada, if Analena Lozada helps him with his treatment, he should wake up, if nothing else. Estre Berrocal held the phone, tears falling slowly from her eyes, her voice muffled, Yes, Dr. Esteban, please take the trouble to treat himter. She was willing to do whatever it took to wake Adam up. Chapter261 : Let’s get divorced. Eleanora Lozada entered the vi and stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, all the time watching Estre Berrocals exit. Jonathan Tasis hugged her from behind, leaned in and asked in a muffled voice in her ear, What did Estre Berrocal say to you? He wants me to forgive Adn Rouco. Jonathan Tasis dark eyes bored into the side of her face, Will you? Eleanora Lozada looked slightly sideways at Jonathan Tasis, You expect me to forgive him?. Adam Rouco made us miss ten years and I should have hated him, but not too long ago when something happened to him, I suddenly realized that I didnt really hate him that much. The reason I took it out on him and med all my hate on him for the ten years you left me was because I missed you so much, but now that youre back, I suddenly wish the years were still. Eleanora Lozada was a bit taken aback when the words the years are still young came out of Jonathan Tasis mouth. Jonathan Tasisughed lightly and said, All these years, I was a man who was afraid of the world, I would not have wished for world peace, because I would have wished for the end of the world and losing the people I loved the most, and I would not have wished for the tranquility of the years, without you, there is no tranquility of the years. I can give up everything, even the inheritance of the Tasis Group, and let them fight it out if they want to. Eleanora Lozada, her eyes red-rimmed, walked up to him and hugged him tightly by the neck, her face buried in his arms, and said, Would it disappoint you if one day you discovered that I am not the same person you thought Analena Lozada was? Well yes, as long as its you, I wont be disappointed in anything you do. In the evening, while Jonathan Tasis was working in his studio, Eleanora Lozada received a call from Estre Berrocal. I promise you Im willing to leave Adam if you have a way to bring him back to consciousness. How can I believe you when you say to quit? Estre Berrocal came out and said: Ill get a divorce as soon as possible, Im not smart enough to fool you with fake divorce papers. Ill leave La Ciudad Santa as soon as Adam returns. Inside the studio, Jonathan Tasis received a call from his assistant Tulio Moralez. President Jonathan, the whereabouts of the 5 million has been rified. Miss Analena sent the 5 million in installments to the same ount, owned by Javier Araya, who has a daughter with leukemia and just received a bone marrow this month. Jonathan Tasis grabbed his phone, his eyes slightly cold, and said quietly, Dont divulge this, keep digging and let me know immediately if you find any leads. Well, President Jonathan. Jonathan Tasis has just hung up the phone when Eleanora Lozada knocks on the door with a fruit tray.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Exaltation cut the fruit, did you eat some before work? Eleanora Lozada ced the te of fruit on his table and, seeing that he kept silent, told him: You work, Ill leave you alone. Jonathan Tasis embraced her and let her fall into hisp, Jonathan Tasiss thin lips brushing her ear, his hot breath spraying her face. Eleanora Lozadas cheeks flushed slightly and she gently resisted him, Dont you have to work? Let go of me. I feel more like eating you than eating fruit right now. The scarlet color intensified on Eleanora Lozadas face: Enough. Analena, lets get married. Huh? She froze a little at his sudden suggestion. Jonathan Tasis stroked her long hair and smiled warmly, Does it scare you?. I just think its a little too fast. I can give you plenty of time to prepare yourself mentally, but dont turn me down, okay? Eleanora Lozada looked at the mans deep, concentrated gaze and simply could not bear to say no, I Jonathan Tasis, neither of us are children anymore, the feelings you have for me now may just be because of an unfulfilled dream from ten years ago, you may not like me so much, the marriage thing, I think you need to think it through. well The man directly blocked her lips and kissed her hard, forcefully. A deep kiss, Eleanora Lozada panting slightly, her cheeks flushed. Jonathan Tasis stared into her downcast face and spoke clearly, word for word: Listen, no matter how many more years or people I go through, I still want to marry you, I still want you to be my wife. Estre Berrocal returned to La Vi Rouco when Jerold Rouco also returned. Lets talk about it. Jerold Rouco ignored her and headed straight for his study. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and spoke suddenly: I know you dont want to talk to me, but what Im about to tell you should interest you. Jerold Rouco raised an eyebrow with interest, Oh?. Jerold Rouco turned to look at her and Estre Berrocal batted her eyshes and said, Lets get a divorce. Jerold Rouco felt it, a strong jolt in his heart. What did you say? Jerold Rouco frowned slightly. Did you just listen to it correctly? Estre Berrocal took a deep breath, her eyes couldnt help blushing and her watery eyes stared at him as she said, Dont worry, you heard me right, I said lets get a divorce. Estre Berrocal, what are you up to again? Didnt you always want to get me out of the Rouco family? Didnt you always want to marry Clementina Orihu? Do I agree to divorce you now, or do you have a clear conscience and dont want to divorce me? Jerold Rouco grimaced, guilty conscience? It doesnt look like have one of those. Okay, divorce, you better not back out. But I have one condition, you have to be good to Paulita, you cant treat her harshly and you cant make her sad and upset. He knew it was impossible for the Rouco family to allow him to take Paulita after their divorce. -Adam, Im sorry that in order to save you I had to divorce you first so that Analena Lozada could help you. Im not bad enough to do anything to a child. After Estre Berrocal got an affirmative answer, she took a deep breath and said, Fine. If you are free tomorrow, we will go to the RegistroCivil and do the paperwork. Heh, Estre Berrocal, Im very curious to know how you are suddenly willing to divorce me so simply. Estre Berrocal tugged at the corner of her lips and said, Because the person I love is Adn Rouco, and Dr. Esteban has done everything possible, but he still cant wake up Adn, I recognize that. Youd better think about it, and dont ever try to cajole me into taking me to a shitty base with that Dr. Esteban again. Not anymore. The next morning, Jerold Rouco went directly to the RegistroCivil with Estre Berrocal. The staff at the Civil Registry, which handled the divorce, looked at them and asked, Are you sure you want to get divorced? Estre Berrocal said, Yes. And you? Jerold Rouco suddenly had a severe headache and put his hand to his head, blushing. Estre Berrocal looked at him worriedly and reached out to help him, Whats wrong?. Jerold Roucos consciousness drifted a little and it was as if two people were living inside his body pulling him. Thinking it might be Adam Rouco, Jerold Roucos eyes went cold and he pushed Estre Berrocal, who almost fell down. The staff immediately reprimanded, How can you do that!. Jerold Rouco, his head aching and his consciousness a bit fuzzy, strides out of the RegistroCivil with a hand on his temple. Estre Berrocal took off on the run, leaving behind a stunned staff. Hey, youre still getting divorced! When Estre Berrocal came out after him, Jerold Rouco was already gone. He immediately called Esteban Zaragosa: Dr. Esteban, I just came to the RegistroCivil with Jerold Rouco to get a divorce, but Jerold Rouco suddenly ran out with a headache! Jerold Rouco leaned back in the corner, panting heavily, hisrge hand pressed against his heart. Could it be that he was divorcing Estre Berrocal and thus stimted the dormant conscience of Adn Rouco? For a moment, he clearly felt his conscience fading, and that it must be because Adam Rouco was on his way out! Chapter 262: The body of Adán Rouco, just for me! La Vi Orihu. As soon as Clementina Orihu saw Jerold Rouco return, she sat down on the sofa with her nails painted a pretty color, her eyebrows slightly arched in a flirtatious manner, and asked, Have you and Estre Berrocal finished your divorce? Jerold Rouco pinched his temples and pursed his lips: No. Clementina Orihu frowned, stood up and walked over to ask, Youve gone backwards again, havent you?. No. When I was preparing for the divorce, something suddenly went wrong with my health. Is there something wrong with your body? You dont mean that Adn Rouco ising out, do you?. Jerold Roucos eyes deepened as he said, The information you sent to find out earlier said that Analena Lozada was a problem for Adn Rouco, and that Adn Roucos multiple personalities were most likely due to Analena Lozada. Analena Lozada. Estre Berrocal is the apple of Adn Roucos eye, and if something happens to her that stimtes Adn Roucos conscience, she may return, and then it will be a nightmare for her to reappear. By the way, I forgot to tell you that those I sent to follow Estre Berrocal found her going to Vis del Condado Azul to meet Analena Lozada. Clementina Orihu hands the photo to Jerold Rouco for him to see. Eleanora Lozada received a call from Jerold Rouco when Jonathan Tasis had just left for work. Hello, who is this? Miss Analena, goodbye. Eleanora Lozada was stunned by the sound of the male voice. Adn Roucos voice is easily remembered as a very pleasant low, maic male voice. Adam Rouco? The man on the other end of the phoneughed softly and said, Im not Adam Rouco, Im Jerold Rouco. Eleanora Lozada frowned, was this the condition Estre Berrocal was referring to? Does Adam Rouco be a different person?Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Whats wrong with you? Estre Berrocal came to you in the hope that you could help Adn Rouco get rid of his illness, didnt she? Eleanora Lozadas brow furrowed further, What exactly are you trying to say?. If Im right, it shouldnt be so easy to say yes to him. Yes, I made the offer. Jerold Roucos gaze shed with a hint of amusement as he chuckled softly and said slowly, Let me guess it wouldnt be for her to divorce Adam Rouco, would it? Is that why Estre Berrocal suddenly proposed divorcest night, just so Analena Lozada can help Adn Rouco with his treatment? Heh, Estre Berrocal is really in love with Adn Rouco, after all. So what if it is, I didnt force it. Miss Analena, I dont think you understand where Iming from, I dont think any of us want Adn Rouco to reappear. Eleanora Lozadas watery eyes trembled, What the hell do you mean?. I mean to make Adn Rouco disappearpletely. Estre Berrocal went to La Vi Orihu, but was detained by the Orihu familys bodyguards. Let me in! I want to go in to see Jerold Rouco. We cant let you in without an order from our Miss Clementina! Die trying! Jerold Rouco! Unfaithful man! Come out with me! Estre Berrocal cursed harshly at the door and Clementina Orihu, in the chalet, raised an eyebrow at Jerold Rouco: Are you really not going out to meet her? Howe she considers herself your wife ?. Jerold Rouco went directly to the open corridor of the hall, poured himself a small ss of whiskey and downed it in one gulp. The voice asked coolly, Are you sure you wont be jealous if I see her? Anyway, shell soon be your ex-wife, so why should I be jealous with her? Besides, I think Im more attractive than her, dont you? Clementina Orihu is proud and conceited and will never admit that she is less attractive to men than Estre Berrocal. She moved closer and wrapped her arms around Jerold Roucos neck, her red lips approached the mans thin lips, about to kiss them when Jerold Rouco stared at her and suddenly opened his mouth: If Estre Berrocal were not the heart of Adn Rouco, maybe I would be really interested, and I have to admit that I have a physiological reaction. Clementina Orihus eyes shed with anger and murderous intent as she leaned close to Jerold Rouco, her red lips opening and closing, If you react to her, I will kill her! You are mine, Clementina Orihu. Jerold Rouco scoffed, he clearly did not think so, he was not a puppet easily led by the nose, he would not be a shadow of Adam Rouco, much less a doll of Clementina Orihu. Clementina Orihu came out of the vi on her high heels and went to the front door, crossing her arms and addressing Estre Berrocal: Jerold Rouco doesnt want to see you, go away!. Im here to talk to him about the divorce! Estre Berrocal saw, around Clementina Orihus neck, the in tinum mans ring that she had thrown away at the Blues Bar and that Clementina Orihu had found again. That masculine ring, Estre Berrocal just found it blinding to the extreme. Jerold Rouco left the courtyard, in an indifferent voice: Divorce is something I have to reconsider. Estre Berrocal was stunned, Jerold Roucos attitude had also changed too quickly. How much time do you have to think about it? Jerold Rouco approached her, and his thin lips curved coolly, What, are you so eager to divorce Adam Rouco? Estre Berrocals watery eyes looked straight at him and said, word for word, Dont you want to be with her? Ill give you that. Jerold Rouco growled coldly. Do you want me to be cured, or do you want to save Adn Rouco? Estre Berrocals heartbeat, stuttering, Jerold Rouco couldnt know anything, could he? Since youre not getting divorced, youreing home with me! Estre Berrocal pulled directly on Jerold Roucos sleeve and tried to push him away, when Clementina Orihu intervened to stop her, Wait. Estre Berrocal, arent you wrong about one thing, he is Jerold Rouco, not your Adn Rouco, Jerold Rouco is mine, what right do you have to take him away from me?. Estre Berrocal took the marriage certificate out of her pocket: Only because the man who appears on my marriage certificate is him! Whoever he is, his body belongs to Adn Rouco! And the body of Adn Rouco, only belongs to me!. Estre Berrocal was stopped by her bodyguard and Jerold Rouco coldly pushed her small hand away and said indifferently, Estre Berrocal, I am not Adn Rouco. After Estre Berrocal was forced to leave La Vi Orihu, Clementina Orihu asked her, When do you n to divorce her? I can be engaged to you even if I dont divorce her. What do you mean? Jerold Rouco pulled out his cell phone and dialed a number. Tomorrow, make me an announcement that I am engaged to Clementina Orihu, the daughter of La familia Orihu, on the same day. Santino Yepes, on the other side of the phone, waspletely petrified, Ah? BOSS Are you engaged to the daughter of the Orihu family? Thatdy Before Santino Yepes could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Jerold Rouco in a cold voice: Whats the problem?. This If you dont want to publish it, you can get the hell out of thepany tomorrow. Jerold Rouco immediately hung up and Clementina Orihus eyes sparkled: Are you sure you want tomit to me tomorrow? Arent you afraid Estre Berrocal will make a scene?. If he dares to go and make a scene, let everyone know that Adn Rouco is a bastard, and that he will surrender.. Adam Rouco will be out soon! Dont be in a hurry. Chapter 263: The return of Adán Rouco! At ten oclock in the morning, the Rouco Group announced a bombshell. Adn Rouco, CEO of the Rouco Group, engages with Ciudad del MarGrupo Orihu, a millennial, this afternoon at 5 p. m. at the Banyan Tree Hotel. Paulita, who was sitting in a childrens chair eating breakfast, frowned when she heard the news and asked Roberto Rouco, who was next to her, about it. Grandpa, Dad is already married to Estre, why is he engaged to another woman? Roberto Rouco saw the message and froze, Adn had taken the decision without consulting him, it seemed that he had divorced Estre Berrocal But Roberto Rouco did not dare to tell Paulita for fear of upsetting the little girl, who, after all, was so fond of Estre Berrocal. Roberto Rouco stroked Paulitas little head and said: Paulita eats first while Grandpa goes to order. Paulita nodded seriously with her chin and said, Grandpa, you must ask for rification, I dont want daddy and Estre to separate, I just want Estre to be my mommy!. Good. Felipa, take care of Paulita, Im going to take care of some business. Yes, Master. Roberto Rouco went to the studio and called Adn Rouco. Adam, the news this morning, whats up, did you and Estre Berrocal get divorced? Dad, because of what happened to me, the Rouco Group was badly wounded, now the Rouco Group has a strong internal embrace, and when I engage with Clementina Orihu, I will have the support of The Orihu family, then in the Rouco Group we will soon be back on our feet, and that would be stronger than before and our business footprint would be bigger. A look of disbelief crossed Roberto Roucos eyes, his brow furrowed and he sighed, But have you ever thought about the child Estre Berrocal is carrying in her womb? If daddy wants that baby, then go to the mother and keep the son. Adam you have changed. Roberto Rouco grabbed his cane and was not happy that Adn Rouco became so ruthless and heartless. Jerold Roucoughed softly on the other end of the phone: Dad, I do it for the Rouco Group, how can you say that about me? Do you like La familia Orihu milenaria? It doesnt matter whether we like it or not, what matters is that the marriage between The Rouco Family and The Orihu Family will not only appease gullible Rouco Group shareholders, but will make our business rivals more wary of us, and whats wrong with that? Adam, I dont want you to use your marriage and your happiness as a bargaining chip at the mall. Dad, I have made a decision on this matter and, now that the news hase out, there is no turning back. Inside The Vis at Repulse Bay. Estre Berrocal turned pale at the news. Jerold Rouco gets engaged to Clementina Orihu? She became excited and her stomach began to flutter. Ah She cant just sit and wait, she has to go and stop Jerold Rouco and Clementina Orihu from getting engaged! But as soon as I got up, the pain in my stomach red up. Suddenly there was the sound of a car engine at The Vis at Repulse Bay and several ck-d bodyguards rushed in. What are you doing! The one in the lead said, President Rouco has said that we have to stay in this vi so that thepromise can go forward today!. Several bodyguards ripped off Estre Berrocals arms and tied her up with ropes, while several tall, strong men kept a firm watch over her. Let go of me, guys! Let go of me! I advise you to save your breath! Because of the struggle and resistance, Estre Berrocals stomach ache became more intense and her face was white with cold sweat, My stomach hurts . let go of me Several bodyguards thought he was pretending and snorted coldly, Dont pretend, we wont believe you! You dont want to leave this vi today. One of the bodyguards confiscated his cell phone and turned it off. Estre Berrocal felt something stirring in her lower back and her features wrinkled into a frown, Please let me go. my stomach hurts so much . . if anything happens to the baby . Jerold Rouco wont let you go Several bodyguards looked at each other. Although President Rouco is getting engaged to our Senorita Clementina, this woman is carrying President Roucos child after all, and if something happens to the child in her womb, will President Roucoe after us? One of them whispered, Boss, I think wed better call Miss Clementina and ask her, in case something happens. well, its a human life we cant afford. Okay, you guys keep an eye on her while I go make the call. The leader called Clementina Orihu and asked her, Miss Clementina, Estre Berrocal has suddenly had a stomach ache, I dont think she is faking, after all she is carrying President Roucos baby, would the President be angry if he knew? Would President Rouco be angry if he knew? Should we take her to the hospital? Clementina Orihu, over there, coolly said, No one can stop me frommitting to Jerold Rouco today, and it turns out that child in her belly is a liability, so if something happens, I will have solved a problem for Jerold Rouco. Yes, Miss Clementina. By the way, take Estre Berrocal somewhere else, Im afraid Mr. Esteban wille looking for him, Ill send you the address. Okay. Estre Berrocal was forced into a ck van and tightly bound hand and foot. Where the hell are you taking me! Let me go! If you keep talking nonsense, Ill gag you! Estre Berrocal bit her lip and gave them a fierce look: If anything happens to me, Adn Rouco wille after you! Heh, President Rouco stopped thinking about you a long time ago, if President Rouco really thought about you, would he have asked us to spy on you?. Estre Berrocal frowned: What are you saying, Adn Rouco asked you to kidnap me? President Rouco was afraid that you, a madwoman, were going to spoil his engagement party with our Miss Clementina, so he asked us to keep an eye on you, just in case!. And yes this is now Jerold Rouco Jerold Roucosck of scruples she has seen it. Soon Estre Berrocals eyes were covered with a ck cloth and she was sent to a room that seemed to be surrounded by the sea, for she heard a great wind and waves and smelled a salty odor that must have been the sea air. Where the hell is this? Be a good boy and stay here or dont me us for being rude to you! My stomach hurts, you have to go get me a doctor! The man didnt even bother with her and said indifferently, President Rouco has said that the child in her belly is a nuisance and that it is better without him!. Estre Berrocals heart pumped hard, and her fists clenched. She copsed on the cold, damp floor, surrounded by darkness, with a twinge in her lower back and shivering Tears, sliding down the corners of her eyes, stain the ck cloth covering them. Adam where the hell are you I feel so bad Adam Banyan Tree Hotel, 5 p. m. Clementina Orihu put on her dress, put on her makeup and entered the presidential suite. Jerold Rouco is seen standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his dead right hand over his heart and a grimace on his face. In his ears only the pitiful voice of Estre Berrocals request for help resounded Adam Adam My stomach hurts Adam you have toe and help me Clementina Orihu approached him on her stiletto heels and held him hurriedly, Jerold Rouco, whats wrong with you? Jerold Rouco gritted his teeth and spoke haltingly, It looks like Adam Rouco is on his way out. What did you say? Jerold Rouco squeezed Clementina Orihus shoulders, his dark eyes looked at her sternly, Did you do something to Estre Berrocal? Clementina Orihu expressed surprise at Jerold Rouco, I just told someone to keep an eye on her and not toe and ruin our engagement party! I didnt do anything to her. Clementina Orihus cell phone suddenly rings, but Jerold Rouco answers it and snatches it from her. Over there, came a panicked voice: Miss Clementina, its bad, Estre Berrocal has escaped! She has blood between her legs I have sent for a doctor when she, she Jerold Rouco ms the phone to the ground! What the hell have you done to Estre Berrocal! Jerold Roucos big hand, squeezing Clementina Orihus neck! Jerold Rouco! Calm down! That child ahem that is not your child at all Ah-! Jerold Rouco clutches his head so hard with both hands that his head hurts as if it were about to explode. He could clearly feel his consciousness blurring, as if Adam Rouco was about to emerge from his confinement Jerold Roucos strength weakened and, before his eyes, he lost consciousness and copsed to the ground. Jerold Rouco! Jerold Rouco! One second, two seconds, three seconds I dont know how much time passed, but the mans eyes, little by little, opened Adn Rouco has just felt a severe headache Star Estre yells at him. Clementina Orihu went to help Adn Rouco up, but he pushed her away: Where the hell is Estre? Clementina Orihu was pushed to the floor by him and fell to the carpet, looking at the man in front of her, stunned, You . you are you Adn Rouco? Although he knew that Adn Rouco suffered from multiple personality disorder, he never imagined that a living person could be apletely different person in an instant! Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. In the pale sea night, Estre Berrocal stumbled forward, clutching her lower back. She faintly heard footsteps, men searching for her, and her watery eyes fluttered as she hurried to hide in the grass beside her. She covered her lips with a death grip, holding back the pain and fear inside as she watched the men separate and walk away. Heriberto, get your men and search over there! Make sure you find Estre Berrocal! It would be a disaster if she came back and ruined the engagement party! Only when the men left did Estre Berrocal stand up, struggling against the pain. Its too dangerous here, you have to get out of here! But this ce is surrounded by sea! How could I escape back? Tears, shaking with impotence She covered her small belly with both hands and murmured in a muffled voice, Baby you must hold on mommy will take you to the hospital soon dont be afraid Estre Berrocal dragged her heavy body for who knows how long, her legs getting heavier and heavier as if they were filled with lead So tired so tired she really cant run anymore Boss! Estre Berrocal is there! Hurry up and go after them! With someone chasing her from behind, Estre Berrocal ran frightened forward and reached the edge of the fishermens ind with a deep pale sea behind her Donte any closer! You cant kill my children! Dont resist,e back to us! Estre Berrocal panicked, No no no Im noting back with you! Jerold Rouco and Clementina Orihu are going to kill my children! Donte any closer. Estre Berrocal backing up slipped on her feet! Ah-! Estre Berrocal falls into the sea In the night, a clear and familiar male voice sounded C Be! Chapter 264: It’s been a long time, my Star. Cold, so cold The cold waters of the sea, enveloping her. She seems to be hallucinating, she hears Adam calling her Adam, are you back? The body, which had sunk downward, was lifted in a trance by a pair of strong arms. She felt it hard to breathe, but momentster, her lips were kissed by a soft, thin lip, and the other person continued to breathe. Adn Rouco, is that you? Star, wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Dont go to sleep! Star, wake up! Adn Rouco maintained Estre Berrocal with chestpressions, but Estre Berrocal was unable to spit out the seawater she had choked on. Adn Roucos voice trembled as his eyes reddened with impatience, Drive faster!. Santino Yepes put the pedal to the metal and the ck Maybach drove off into the darkness. Chief, take it easy, youre almost at the hospital! Estar Berrocal! Wake up! Adn Rouco did not know how many chestpressions before Estre Berrocal finally spit out the mouthful of seawater she had choked on. Cough, cough, cough, cough, cough As I slowly opened my eyelids, a familiar face was reflected in the blurry, shifting vision before me. Adam He smiled wanly, he must be hallucinating How is it possible that Jerold Rouco, currently engaged to Clementina Orihu, is before her eyes? The body, however, was wrapped in an embrace and held tightly. Star, sorry Imte. Estre Berrocals eyes were dripping with tears, she was unconscious and her voice was weak, Its so good I dreamed of you again Adam Im so tired I wanted to stop Jerold Rouco from getting engaged to Clementina Orihu but I was too tired my stomach hurts I cant run anymore Dont talk. The mans thin lips, pressed against her temple, murmured tenderly, Well soon be at the hospital, it wont hurt, be good, be patient, well be there soon.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. Estre Berrocal was so tired that although she tried to look at the illusive Adn Rouco for a few more moments, her eyelids were drawn together from exhaustion. The man looked at her small, pale face and called to her softly and gently, Estre, Estre? Estre Berrocal was wheeled to the resuscitation room. Adn Rouco stood guard outside the resuscitation room and pounded his fist hard on the hospital wall. His fist was bleeding, but he felt no pain. Esteban Zaragosa approached him and said reassuringly, This is not all your fault either, dont me yourself too much. Adam Rouco closed his eyes deeply and said, Jerold Rouco maye backter and hurt Estre again and again, I thought about not messing with anyone, not getting married, but I was selfish when Estre came into my life. Although it was Jerold Rouco who injured Estre Berrocal, he had to admit that Jerold Rouco was part of his body and his conscience and could not avoid his responsibility. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his lips, In the past, your other personalities, if they appeared, did so for a short time and you returned to normal after passing out, but this time, Jerold Rouco reced you almost directly and became the master personality of your body. adam, Jerold Rouco is getting stronger, so be careful. Adn Roucos fists are clenched tightly, his knuckles blue and white. He was out of the resuscitation room for an unknown period of time when the attending physician finally left. For a moment, Adn Rouco was afraid to approach him and ask him. I didnt think I was going to have a day of cowardice like that. Doctor, how is my wife? The doctor ced his sses on the bridge of his nose and sighed, Mrs. Roucos progesterone is low, and with the irritation and bleeding, even if the baby is saved by the skin of her teeth, if she gets depressed and irritated some more, she could easily miscarry. She has to be very well cared for and nothing else should happen. Adn Rouco took a breath, held it in his chest, and finally, slowly, let it out in a long, slow sigh. The dust has finally settled on that hanging heart. Estre Berrocal was taken to the VIP room and Adn Rouco remained for a long time in front of the door, not daring to enter. Esteban Zaragosa asked, Arent you going in to see her?. I want to ask you something. What is it? Have Dulcina Calvoe and watch Estre for a while. Esteban Zaragosa frowned: And you?. Im going back to the Meb with you to get treated, and until I get treated, I Esteban Zaragosa interrupted him: What if the deal is still bad? Are you going to keep missing Estre Berrocal?. Adam Roucos eyes darkened and he said in a deep voice, Even if it was Jerold Rouco who hurt Estre, Jerold Rouco is one of my personalities and I cant shirk my responsibility, Jerold Rouco doesnt know when he will be out again and you tying me to the Meb is the best you can do. Before Adn Rouco left, he entered the room and sat next to Estre Berrocal. With onerge, slender hand, he took her small hand and ced a deep kiss on her ring finger, where she wore her wedding ring. The sleeping Estre Berrocal was a little restless, her brow furrowed and just as Adn Rouco got up to leave, she suddenly grabbed his hand, Adn dont go Adam Rouco lowered his dark eyes to the helpless little hand and finally, with a hard heart, pulled it away from her. Adam Adam Adam! Estre Berrocals eyes snapped open and what she reached out to grasp was Dulcina Calvos hand. Dulcina Calvo asked her with concern, Estre, did you have a nightmare?. Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked toward the door, which was empty. Its really my hallucination Star, what are you talking about? Estre Berrocal shook her head bitterly as disjointed memories flooded into her mind all at once, and she remembered falling overboard and the boy Reaching out, he unconsciously touched his lower back. Dulcina Calvo reassured her: Estre, dont worry, the baby is fine, he is preserved! But the doctor says that you should recover well next and not receive any more stimuli. Who saved me? Was it Jerold Rouco? But how could Jerold Rouco, that bastard who hated her and wanted her to disappear, have saved her? Er yes, I saved you with the demon Esteban! Dont you remember? When the demon Esteban and I went to your house, we found you missing and with signs of a struggle in the house, so we assumed it was possible that Jerold Rouco and Clementina Orihu had sent someone to kidnap you. Luckily we arrived just in time, otherwise the consequences would have been unthinkable! Is it true that you and Dr. Esteban saved me? Is it really not Adam? So, all those Star he heard were just his hallucinations? Yes, yes! Star, you just woke up, Im going to get you a doctor! When Dulcina Calvo went out to call the doctor, she secretly called Esteban Zaragosa. Tutor, its obvious that Adn Rouco is back, why dont you let me tell Estre?. Thats what Adam wants, because none of us can be sure when Jerold Rouco will show up again, and if Jerold Rouco hurts Estre Berrocal again, no one will be able to bear the consequences. Berrocal. But but what Estre needs most right now is not me or anyone else, what she needs most is Adn Rouco!. The doctor examined Estre Berrocal and checked that all was well before she left. Inside the VIP room there was a television and Dulcina Calvo feared that Estre Berrocal was in a bad mood, so she turned it on to try to distract Estre Berrocal. But when the television was turned on, it was La Ciudad Santa TV, which was broadcasting a news item C At 5 p. m. yesterday, Rouco Group CEO Adan Rouco suddenly disappeared from his engagement party! The engagement party is announced as postponed Dulcina Calvo rushed to try to change stations but was stopped by Estre Berrocal: Isnt Jerold Rouco engaged to Clementina Orihu? Where has he gone? I I dont know, Jerold Rouco is very scheming, who knows what he is thinking, will hee up with some new n? Estre Berrocals brow furrowed: But where did he go?. Jerold Roucos body, after all, was Adam Roucos and he could not stop worrying about it. Dulcina, could you ask Dr. Esteban to send someone to look for Jerold Rouco? Estre Berrocal grabbed his hand with one hand and pleaded with him. Dulcina Calvo saw how worried and anxious I was and could no longer contain herself: I cant help it! Im going to tell you! I cant stand it that you cant see each other when youre so much in love! Fuck Jerold Rouco! What, what do you mean? Adn Rouco is back! Adn Rouco saved youst night when you fell into the sea. Estre Berrocals heart gave a click: So, where is he?. He was afraid Jerold Rouco would hurt him if he showed up again, so he went back to the Meb with Esteban Zaragosa to get treated! In Medical Laboratory. Adn Rouco is lying on the bed, covered with stickers with instrument data. Esteban Zaragosa stands in front of several curvedputer screens, observing the body data of Adn Rouco. I have a bold idea, if we cant eradicate Jerold Rouco, then we will do a multiple personality fusion, but even a personality fusion is a very long healing process. By the way, how did you show up yesterday? Adn Rouco recalls the night before and says, It seems like I was sleeping for a long, long time and I vaguely heard that something had happened to Estre and I was so worried and distressed that I ended up going out. So, something happened to Estre Berrocal and it irritated your nerves and thats why you regained consciousness? Esteban Zaragosa looks at arge pile of sophisticated data and is lost in thought. Could it be that Analena Lozada is not the key to your personality switch, and that the real key that would stimte you to activate your personality switch mechanism is Estre Berrocal? That year, after Analena Lozadas death, it has be a mess and the memories of that year are very vague for me because many times it was other personalities who performed that year. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed further, I remember you saying that Estre Berrocal spent some time with one of you and that she was nice, that personality, who was she? That personality must not be Jerold Rouco. The doors of the Medical Laboratory open suddenly and slowly. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo, who arrived in a hurry. Estre Berrocal caught a glimpse of Adn Rouco, who was being cared for on a technology bed. With a single nce, she could be sure that at that moment, lying there, he must have been her Adam. Hot tears, all at once, slid down the eyes. Esteban Zaragosa stood up, unhooked all the micro-instruments from Adn Roucos body and said, Have a good chat. Dulcina Calvo was removed by Esteban Zaragosa from the back of the neck. Estre Berrocal took a step forward, her watery eyes lingering on Adn Rouco, tears, clouding her vision. Until, upon reaching the man, Adam Rouco raised his hand, gently wiped away his tears with his fingers, smiled even slightly in his face and said, Its been a long time, my Star. Chapter 265: Don’t divorce me! Don’t say you’re sorry! Estre Berrocal stared at him, sobbing. What a long time no see, if Dulcina hadnt told me you were here, did you think youd never see me again for the rest of your life? The smile on Adam Roucos lips was faint as he said, I did think, as Iy here a moment ago, of divorcing you and taking you away, preferably never to see me again in this life, that a man like me was not fit to be trusted with a life. Nonsense. Her eyes blinked softly, tears falling. He scoffed, Because the next moment it could be someone else, someone who would be strange to you, who would frighten you, who would hurt you. Such a me, indeed, should not have married you, and Im sorry I didnt think it through. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and shouted: There are no apologies No divorce for me! Adn Rouco you are already married to me! I will not ept a divorce. Star Estre Berrocal stood on tiptoe, took Adn Roucos handsome face between her hands and kissed him on his fine lips. Her salty tears, which he savored, hurt him to the core. Adn Rouco, I warn you dont divorce me! Or else or else Adam Rouco wrapped his arms around her slender waist, his forehead resting gently on hers, and asked in a muted, leisurely voice, Or what? Estre Berrocal couldnt say anything in despair, tears were stilling out of her eyes, O Ill make sure you never see me again for the rest of your life. It does not threaten people. Adn Rouco murmured and let out a soft, affectionateugh. Estre Berrocals eyes reddened and she red at him, What are youughing at?. She was crying and he had the audacity tough. Its no fun! It makes meugh, I havent seen Estre Berrocal for a few days and the one with the bby legs is threatening people. Estre Berrocal clenched her fist and pressed it to her chest: What days, thirty-seven days, thirty-seven days! Adn Rouco these thirty-seven days. where the hell have you been! You know I miss you so much She curled up in his arms and cried with abandon. Adam Roucosrge hand, frozen in the air for a long time, finally rested on the back of her head, gently soothing her. Im sorry, I didnt mean to do that. Even Adn Rouco himself feels he is already too much of a loser, having lived thirty-two years and having said Im sorry almost as many times in just two days as in thirty years together. Estre Berrocal buried herself in his arms and said sullenly, No apologies. I want you with me all the time. Adam Roucos eyes deepened, But what if Jerold Rouco shows up again? Ill face it with you, Ill heal with you, and one day, youll be fine. A strong warmth crept into Adn Roucos heart and, lowering his head, he kissed the little woman in his arms. Star, thank you, for epting me in such a morbid way. Its just being sick, whats the big deal, in this life, who wouldnt have a little mental illness, a little mental problem, whats so weird Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his waist and pursed her lips, Adam, dont push me away, lets face it together, once it was you who chased me, from now on, let me take care of you, ok?. Adn Rouco closed his eyes and let out a long sigh: Good. Estre Berrocal sat on the edge of the bed and took Adn Roucosrge hand and pressed it against her t lower belly. Is the child well behaved? Adn Rouco pressed his ear against her belly and Estre Berrocal could not help butugh: The baby is not yet formed, there will be no fetal movements. The man circled her waist, much thinner. Before, Estre Berrocal was slim but still had flesh around her waist, but now, not a bit of flesh shows. It must have been a difficult time for her to stand alone. However, Estre Berrocal was unconcerned, looked at him and said, As long as you are well, anything goes. Besides the fact that I miss you, Paulita misses you especially, Adn, shall we go back tonight to La familia Rouco to see Paulita? Well, Dad still doesnt know about my condition, its time to tell him. Estre Berrocals eyes were pained: Have you suffered alone all these years? Why didnt you tell someone else to share it for you?. Tell them, so theyll worry about me too? With my older brother away and Dad getting older, the whole weight of The Rouco Family falls on me, and my illness is a secret, and if word gets out, there will be countless people watching me spellbound. Adam you got me after that. She would help him share his joys and sorrows. Dr. Esteban says that multiple personalities are produced not only by major stimuli and traumas, but also by the pressure exerted by the patient himself. The subconscious mind sets in motion its defense mechanisms and unfolds the personality traits necessary to help him or her ovee the most difficult moments. Jerold Rouco, for example, arose from the deep remorse of Adn Rouco, who wanted to repay the guilt he felt towards Analena Lozada and therefore created a Jerold Rouco who attacked himself, even trying to put him to sleep forever. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo, at this moment, are sitting in a roadside store eating. Esteban Zaragosas mouth twitched before he shoved his own untouched bowl at her, I dont like this, you eat it. Are you sure you dont want to eat it? Its really good! Youll regret it if you dont eat it. Esteban Zaragosa simply refused: No. Dulcina Calvo rubbed her palms together, Then Im wee!. Tilting his head, he began to take a big bite and continued to eat Esteban Zaragosa looked askance at the little nymph in front of him and was quite unconcerned. Esteban Zaragosa wonders if he follows those who throw food at him. Dulcina Calvo. Hmm? If I bring you something to eat every day from now on, would you like to marry me? Pfft Dulcina Calvo threw a jet of food out of her mouth and luckily Esteban Zaragosa reacted quickly and dodged it, otherwise Esteban Zaragosas face would have been covered with the food Dulcina Calvo was eating at that moment. Dulcina Calvo gagged and coughed loudly: Cough cough mentor, what did you just say?. Esteban Zaragosas face darkened and he pursed his thin lips with an arrogant look, I didnt say anything, eat your food. Oh. Dulcina Calvo obediently bowed her head and ate her te of food, but her ears unconsciously turned scarlet. How can the demon Stephen be so hungry! To be interested in a green apple like her! He must have had a bad ear! If not, its the sick gibberish of the demon Stephen! After eating a bowl and a half, I couldnt eat any more. Tutor, I cant eat anymore, lets go back. Esteban Zaragosa suddenly picked up half of the bowl she had left and ate it in bewilderment. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened: Mentor, Ive already tried this bowl! You can order another bowl if you like. A waste of food. Dulcina Calvo: How dare the demon Stephen call her a waste? Who was the guy who dragged her to a fancy French dinner? Who is it that wants five figures for a shirt? Is it wasted? Dulcina Calvo was surprisingly speechless. Dulcina Calvo blushed undeniably as she watched Esteban Zaragosa eat the food she had eaten, one bite at a time, with the same spoon she had eaten with. Even in a roadside store eating, this man in a white coat is exceptionally handsome, noble and elegant. Dulcina Calvo cant help but admit that Esteban Zaragosa is so handsome! Dulcina Calvo poked her little head out and asked curiously, Is it good?. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes looked deep into her, Not bad. Dulcina Calvos heart, especially unproductive, was beating violently. He rested a hand on his face and changed the subject, Is there really no cure for Adn Roucos split personality disorder? Esteban Zaragosa, with a slight look in his eyes, said, It is not entirely impossible to cure, but it is a long and tortuous process. It is possible to develop dissociative identity disorder, or DID, as it is known medically, in which multiple souls live in one body. People with DID are often repressed and unwilling to ept help from others, mostly due to significant psychological and spiritual trauma. Dulcina Calvo listened attentively, And what is the best treatment to follow?.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Esteban Zaragosa nodded slightly, It is more effective with a change of environment, supportive psychotherapy and calming and sleep therapy. Esteban Zaragosa had a hunch that Adn Roucos medicine was the cure for Estre Berrocal. Mentor, look you make me work overtime every day and stress me out so much, am I going to get multiple personality disorder too because I cant take it?. Esteban Zaragosa coolly scrutinized her, got up and left, dropping the sentence, I see you are more prone to drama. Dulcina Calvo pursued her: Im serious! Its not a joke. Im not kidding either. The tutor gave me a break. Mentor? Mentor? All he got in return was the cold, erect back of Esteban Zaragosa. Adn Rouco returned to La familia Rouco with Estre Berrocal. Once back at The Rouco Family, Adn Rouco entered the studio with Roberto Rouco. Estre Berrocal sat on the sofa with Paulita, who asked: Estre, is it true that daddy is engaged to another woman? Does daddy no longer love us?. Of course not, Dad will always be with us. Really? Estre Berrocal caressed Paulitas little head: For real. An hourter, Adn Rouco came down from the studio. As soon as Paulita saw her father, she pounced on him: Daddy, Paulita misses you so much! You are so cold to me. Adn Rouco kissed Paulitas cheek, Daddy misses Paulita too, lets see if Paulita has grown uptely. Well, Paulita has grown more! Shes grown three centimeters! Hugs from daddy! Estre Berrocal watched the heartwarming image of father and daughter with the utmost relief. Dad, I thought you didnt want me and Estre anymore. Paulita throws her arms around Adn Roucos neck and cuddles him. How could I have given up without you. Daddy, kisses! Chapter 266: She’s His Medicine Roberto Rouco mes himself when he learns of Adn Roucos condition. Along with this, embarrassment began to set in for Estre Berrocal. From what Adam said, you have been the one helping Adam with his treatment all this time. Estre Berrocal nodded and said, Dad, thats what I should do, Im Adams wife. The old man grabbed the tap of his cane: Thank you for standing by Adams side and not letting his illness make me understand now the real reason why he didnt want to get married. It was all because I didnt know him well enough and kept pushing him to get married and even med him for not getting along with anyone. Now, with you by his side, he should heal a little. Roberto Rouco is over seventy years old and, having lost his eldest son, Oscar Rouco, the old man wishes his only son would marry and have children, a sentiment that Estre Berrocal especially understands. Dad, you dont have to me yourself too much, Im sure Adam will be fine. Well, hes going to be fine, stay with him, hes going to be fine. The old mans voice was a little muffled as he spoke, and Estre Berrocals eyes were slightly pained. By the time Estre Berrocal had left the old mans study, Adn Rouco was sitting in the living room ying a game with Paulita. Adn Rouco, seeing the redness in her eyes, reached over, touched her delicate face with his fingertips and asked, What did Papa say to you? Estre Berrocal, however, said nothing, dad asked me to stay with you, he mes himself for not knowing anything about your illness all these years. adam, lets stay here for dinner tonight, then well go back to The Vis at Repulse Bay. Good. After dinner, Adn Rouco returned to The Vis at Repulse Bay with Estre Berrocal. On the road, Adn Rouco said while driving, Ive been away for so long, and now that Im back, I suddenly realize how much older my father looks. Estre Berrocal turned her eyes to look at him and saidfortingly, Yes, since your ident, it has been dad who has been supporting the whole family alone, he has already lost one son and almost lost you, although he hasnt shed any tears in front of me, I know that when you had your ident, he was more affected than anyone else. Dont you me Dad for treating you coldly before? asked Adam Rouco with a faint smile. Estre Berrocal shook her head, Although dad was cold to me, he had no bad intentions towards me and did nothing to separate us, so why should I me him, dad is also angry because we cheated on him before by faking a marriage and it was something we did wrong in the first ce. You seem to be getting along with the old man. Estre Berrocal smiled mischievously: To be honest, Im still pretty scared of Dad, too serious, Adam, would you say youre that old? A serious old man?. Adn Rouco scoffs: I must be a serious father-inw when ites to Paulitas husband. Wont Paulita be sad if you scare away her son-inw? A son-inw who can be scared away by me is no good, I just want to have Paulita around for the rest of my life. Estre Berrocals funnyment: ve daughter! Estre Berrocal touched her belly and couldnt help but wonder if it was a boy or a girl in her belly, Do you think its a boy or a girl in my belly? I like girls. If its a boy, then we will have a son and a daughter. Adam Roucos dark eyes looked deeply into her and his thin lips curved without speaking. When we arrived at Las Vis at Repulse Bay, Estre Berrocal went to take a shower while Adn Rouco stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window watching the night and calling Santino Yepes. Go investigate who this Analena Lozada, who is now with Jonathan Tasis, really is. Chief, do you suspect that this Analena Lozada is a fake? She was supposedly the one behind my ident in the first ce. Santino Yepes took a breath and said, After your ident, the president sent me to investigate the matter and the police recovered the car you were in and the brake fluid line was cut with malicious intent, boss, should I now contact the police and question Analena Lozada directly? No, this matter, for the moment, will not be disclosed, and when you find out the identity of this Analena Lozada, tell me immediately. Yes. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal came out of the bathroom in her pajamas with wet hair and threw her arms around his waist from behind. She rubbed her face against his back and, seeing that he still had the phone in his hand, looked up at him with a crooked face and said, Can we not take care of work tonight? They had been separated for a long time and she missed him. Adn Rouco turned to her, wrapped his arms around her slender little body and lowered his head to her temple, his voice low and leisurely as he asked, If you dont work, what do I do? Talking to me, drying my hair and cuddling me to sleep. Estre Berrocal leans back with a slightly red face and speaks loudly. Adn Rouco leaned in slightly and caught her in a cross-legged embrace, As you wish, Mrs. Rouco. Its going to fall put me down Adn Rouco carried her to the bed and sat her in his arms, the mans dark eyes looking at her with deep emotion as he took the dryer aside and carefully blew the damp strands of her hair. Estre Berrocal tilted her head and rubbed her chin against his chest, her watery eyes staring at him as she said, I have something I want to discuss with you. Hmm? Can you make a deal with Jerold Rouco that next time, even if he goes out again, he wont kiss other women?.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: Jealous?. Even though that was Jerold Rouco, what he used, though, was still your body, okay? Adn Rouco dried her hair, put down the dryer and, looking at her with such seriousness, was encouraged for a moment to lower his gaze and kiss her on the lips. Estre Berrocal tilted her head back to take it in, in response. Fiery kisses that warm each others hearts. Adn Rouco leaned gently on his forehead and said softly, If I could, Id rather he never showed up. We will definitely heal. Once in bed and asleep, after Adn Rouco turned off themp on one side, Estre Berrocal refused to close her eyes and kept looking at his face. Adn Rouco reached out and pulled her further into his arms, asking in a tired voice, Whats the matter, arent you tired of looking at me all the time? Im afraid that if I close my eyes, youll leave again. Adn Rouco kissed her temple: Go to sleep, be a good girl, its not good for pregnant women to stay upte, I wont miss it. Adam, on the seventh day of your ident, I lit candles in this house and set the curtains on fire, almost drying them in a ze. I felt really useless at times, that you were gone and there was nothing I could do but wait for you toe back in the silliest way possible. Her soft, subdued tone made Adn Roucos heart flutter. Adn Rouco asked in a low voice: Why do you want to light a candle?. I used to hear elders say that when a person dies and lights a room full of candles on the seventh day of the first month, the soul of the one who died wille back to see their loved ones. Adam Roucos eyes sank and he hugged her with a low sigh, What a silly thing to say. In the heart, a very hot, very warm current seeps in. I didnt used to believe in these superstitions, but I thought maybe youd reallye back. Arent you afraid that if I die, it will be my soul thates back? Wouldnt that be horrible? Estre Berrocal pouted, Whatever youve be, I dont feel horrible for you, what horrifies me is the fear that youll nevere back. Chapter267 : Star, do as you’re told, we don’t want this baby. Miss Vanessa, this is the photo you sent me to take following Adn Rouco. Vanesa Bartolom, with her red, nail-polished hands, held up the pile of photographs, in which the man with the stern gaze, who also repeatedly pushed Estre Berrocal aside, was looking at Estre Berrocal with the coldest of indifference. The man in the photo is definitely not Adn Rouco, but another personality from Adn Rouco. Fuck, Estre Berrocal is going to find out one day how sick and horribly ill Adn Rouco is. The next morning, Estre Berrocal woke up early in the arms of Adn Rouco. As soon as he woke up, so did Adn Rouco. She, unconsciously, frowned, Adam?. Well, I am Adam. Estre Berrocal breathes a sigh of relief. Under what circumstances does your personality change? Im not quite sure, but when Im stimted, or when my body is very weak from a lot of damage, other personalities take advantage of the situation and take control of the body. But exactly, Im not sure. Estre Berrocal moves to get up and is pulled again by Adn Rouco, What for?. Im going to help you make breakfast, that if youre weak and other personalities take advantage of the situation. Adn Rouco took her in his arms, rubbed the top of her head and closed his eyes: Sleep a little longer. Estre Berrocal looked at him, her fingers lightly tracing his forehead. A rare night of restful sleep for Adn Rouco. When I woke up, it was a quarter past ten and the person I was holding in my arms was gone. Walking down the stairs to the kitchen, I saw Estre Berrocaling out with breakfast finished, Go wash up, I just did. Adn Rouco washed up, saw a hearty breakfast on the table and yed with taste: Mrs. Rouco, I am not as vain as you think. Estre Berrocal poured a bowl of lean porridge and handed it to him, Taste my cooking. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow and took a sip of his skinny congrio with a spoon, his eyes rolling. Estre Berrocal looked at him expectantly and asked: Is it good? Ive been simmering it for over an hour, it must taste fresh by now, right?. Well, it tastes good. Really? Estre Berrocal took a sip herself, the mouthful of porridge still not quite reaching her throat, and her brow furrowed, Why is it so salty!. But Adn Rouco, seated opposite, was quietly slurping his bowl of porridge. Its too salty, dont drink it, eat a sandwich! However, Adn Rouco quickly finished the bowl of tasty porridge: Mrs. Rouco got up early in the morning to make me a loving breakfast, if I dont eat it, wont I be letting Mrs. Rouco down? Estre Berrocals ears blushed slightly: Have something else, its too salty and then youll have a dry mouth. Adam Roucos dark eyes looked deep into her and said, After dinner,e with me somewhere. What ce? Confidential. Adn Rouco was a rare sellout and Estre Berrocals curiosity was instantly aroused. So mysterious! When Adn Rouco leads Estre Berrocal to the door of a haute couture bridal store, Estre Berrocal freezes. Why did you bring me to the bridal store? Choose a wedding dress. Three short and powerful words. Adn Rouco helped Estre Berrocal out of the car by unbuckling her seat belt and then entered the bridal store with his arm around her. Estre Berrocal did not expect Adn Rouco to suddenly take her to the bridal store to choose her wedding dress. The sales clerk was very enthusiastic: Mr. Adn, Mrs. Rouco, what style do you like? We can rmend it to you. Adn Rouco looked at her tenderly and asked gently, What do you like? Estre Berrocal blushed slightly, thought for a moment and said, A simpler style. Well, Mrs. Rouco, do you see how this is going? Its very nice. Mrs. Rouco, why dont you go and try it on? Estre Berrocal followed the sales clerk to the fitting room, the wedding dress was difficult to put on and after half a day, the sales clerk went to knock on the door and asked, Mrs. Rouco, why dont Ie in to help you? Oh, good. The sales clerk was about to enter the fitting room when Adn Rouco approached on his long legs and made a silent gesture with his index finger. The saleswoman froze, then smiled ambiguously and walked away. Adn Rouco walked straight into the fitting room and closed the door. Estre Berrocal, with her back to him, was reaching out to fasten the straps that were tightening her back and could not get them tight enough. Without making a sound, Adn Rouco reached out his hand and tied it directly. The coolness of her fingertips glided over the muscles of Estre Berrocals back. She thought it was the sales clerk: Dont tie it too tightly. Hmm. The mans voice, which emits a single syble. Estre Berrocal leaned back, only to see the handsome face of Adn Rouco with a wry smile. How did you get in here? Crimson, rising rapidly across the face. Did Mr. Adn personally attend to Mrs. Rouco and was she not satisfied? Estre Berrocal, shy, pushes him out. The two men had just left when a fitting room next door also opened. Estre Berrocal and Clementina Orihu, also dressed as brides, looked in the mirror. Estre Berrocal? Clementina Orihu turned her head towards Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal: Its quite a rivalry, I didnt expect to meet you here. Clementina Orihu approached Adn Rouco with her head held high and said, Jerold Rouco, have you forgotten that you are having an engagement party with me? What do you mean by bringing this woman here to try on wedding dresses? Adam Roucos gaze was cold and sharp, Miss Clementina, I am Adam Rouco, not Jerold Rouco, and by the way, our engagement party, it doesnt count. Adn Rouco reached out, pulled Estre Berrocal into his arms from behind and spoke in a resounding voice: I only have one wife, and she is Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal, however, looked fondly at Adn Rouco and leaned into his arms. Clementina Orihu red at them and said through clenched teeth: Jerold Rouco will appear again! When Clementina Orihu turned to leave in anger, Adn Rouco shouted, Wait! What, regret? Adn Rouco approached her, suddenly reached out and yanked the ne off her neck with a jerk.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. You! The tinum mans ring in the ne was given to her by Estre Berrocal as a wedding ring. This ring, I believe, should be returned to its rightful owner. Clementina Orihus face turned red and white with anger: Youre tough!. Estre Berrocal looked at Clementina Orihus back as she walked away and frowned, Clementina Orihu wouldnt happen to have a crush on Jerold Rouco, would she? Even if she loved Jerold Rouco to death, Jerold Rouco would never love her. Why? Jerold Rouco, a heartless man, wants more than love, power and dominion over this body of mine. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but worry: If he shows up again, I dont quite know how Im going to deal with him and what Im going to call him. Adn Rouco put the ring on her hand, extended his left hand and said: Put it on me. Estre Berrocals lips curved as she slipped the simple tinum ring back on her slender ring finger, In the future, you will not give this ring to another woman. After trying on her wedding dress, Estre Berrocal left the fitting room to change. The sales clerk smiled and asked, What did Mrs. Rouco think of the one before?. Adn Rouco just wanted to bring her to try it on, and as for the wedding dress, surely you cant buy one so randomly, you have to tailor it to make it look different, of course. Estre Berrocal didnt feel like buying either, but it urred to Adn Rouco that he could buy a few again. Swipe your card. Estre Berrocal tugged at him: Why are you buying that wedding dress again? We dont have a wedding right now. Adn Rouco whispered in his ear: Put it on for me. Estre Berrocal blushed a little. Adn Rouco swiped his card when a clerk suddenly shouted: Mrs. Rouco you you Estre Berrocal turned around: Whats wrong?. You have blood in your legs . Adn Roucos eyes sank and he looked down, only to see that Estre Berrocals pants were stained with bright red blood. It was then that Estre Berrocal felt it, her stomach hurt, and Adn Rouco, realizing the cause of the bleeding, took Estre Berrocal in his arms and left the bridal store. On the way, Adn Rouco drove the car as fast as he could. Estre Berrocal curled up in the passenger seat, clutching her stomach: Adn, it hurts a little, do you think something will happen to the baby? It wont be, well be in the hospital soon! Upon her arrival at the hospital, Estre Berrocal was taken in a wheelchair to the operating room. About half an hourter, the doctor came out of the operating room and said, Mr. Adam, Mrs. Roucos bleeding has stopped, but it will be difficult to keep this baby, there will probably be signs of bleeding again, and, now Mrs. Roucos progesterone is too low, even if it is preserved for a while, it is difficult to guarantee The doctors voice stopped and he lowered his sses, with some difficulty in speaking. Adn Rouco pursed his lips and said: If you have something to say, say it. As long as the months are young and the baby is not yet formed, I think it is better to abort this baby while it is young, so that it will be less harmful to the adults, and Mr. Adam and Mrs. Rouco are still young enough that they can wait for Mrs. Rouco to get her health in order before having the baby. Adn Roucos heart trembled: This child, what are the chances of keeping him? Twenty percent, not very good, Mrs. Rouco has had several signs of prematurity. Signs of miscarriage now. Adn Rouco gritted his teeth, the lump in his throat slipped, his gaze hid, and he said, Im going in to see her first. Okay, you guys happen to be discussing it. After Adn Rouco entered the room, Estre Berrocal moved to get up. Dont move. Adn Rouco held her shoulders and sat down next to her. Estre Berrocal asked worriedly, Adn, what did the doctor say?. Adn Rouco looked at the sleeve he had just rolled up for the injection and had not yet rolled it down; his skin was white and his cuticles so thin that normally a pinch or a kiss would easily leave marks, and at the moment the skin was bruised where the contraceptive injection had been given. Adn Rouco gently pulled down her sleeve, looked deep into her eyes and opened his mouth: Estre, we dont want this child, OK? Estre Berrocals watery eyes trembled and her eyes instantly reddened: Why, why not?. Your health is so bad now that you may not be able to have this baby. Instead of being afraid, we should have another er when your health has toned up. I dont Its been in my belly for more than three months and Im not giving up, Id rather try than give up The tears, which were escaping from her eyes, choked Estre Berrocal as Adn Rouco pressed his forehead against hers and said in a deep, soothing voice, You may need many injections and medicines to keep this child, and all the pain you have suffered may not be preserved in the end. We dont want this baby. Adn Rouco how can you do this he is also your son But I care more about your health. Estre Berrocal, with nowhere to vent her emotions, rested on his shoulder with a clenched fist and snorted: Why dont you let me try it Im willing to put up with the injections and medication as long as I can keep it Adam lets not give it up can we? But Adn Rouco was adamant, stroking her hair and saying, Estre,prtate. No I promise Ill be very careful and attentive from now on! I wont let any more idents happen to me! We can definitely keep him! Adam please lets not give up ok Chapter 268: I loved the girl, and I loved her more。 After returning home from the hospital, Estre Berrocal did not speak to Adn Rouco the whole way. Due to the inconsistency of the two mens decisions. When they arrived at The Vis at Repulse Bay, Adam Rouco got out of the car first, went around the front, pulled away from the passenger seat on this side and, after unbuckling her seatbelt, bent down and lifted her across the room and headed for the vi. Estre Berrocal shrunk into his arms without saying anything, but when she reached the bedroom, Adn Rouco could already feel a dampness in his chest. He was hot. Adn Rouco did not put her to bed, but held her in his arms across the room. Star? In her arms, came choked sobs, the womans small white hands, clutching the cor of her coat, sobbed, I cant bear Adam I cant bear to abort this baby When the baby arrived in her womb, she panicked and even thought of aborting it, but without it she doesnt know how she would have survived the days when Adn Rouco had his ident. Without knowing it, this child has been with her for a long time. It is about her son with Adn Rouco, whom she loved and also this child. Lets change theundry and the baby first Adn Roucos voice stopped as he, too, hesitated. I have never been so undecided about an issue. She did not want Estre Berrocal to have that child because her heart ached for the suffering she was going to endure, but, on the other hand, she was also reluctant to give up that child. Adam, let me try, will you? If I really cant keep it, Ill promise you Ill give up the baby. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and looked into his watery, pleading eyes. At times, Adn Rouco is very afraid of him. Adn Rouco hates it when women cry, and perhaps he would be more impatient if they cried in front of him, but when Estre Berrocal cries, his whole heart softens. Dont cry. Estre Berrocal is still crying. Star Promise me I wont cry. Adn Rouco stared at her, When did you be so aggressive?. Estre Berrocal raised her head, wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him directly on the thin lips. Selling a kiss with little finesse and tears and snot. It was obvious that he was liking it. He knew exactly what she was thinking, but he swallowed it. Will you promise me? Ill try and if it doesnt work we dont want it Adn Rouco could not resist her and reluctantly epted. However, it is limited to one month, and if within one month, your health is still as bad, your progesterone is still not growing and you are still bleeding heavily, you will give up the baby. The doctor has said to stay in bed if you can, and not to stand if you can sit up.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. So Estre Berrocal was stuck in bed. Adn Rouco had a lot of work and could not be with her all the time, so he had to take care of her while he took care of work, and in a few days Estre Berrocal showed signs of gaining weight, but Adn Rouco lost weight. Adam, Im sorry I made you suffer. Ill go make you a midnight snack. Estre Berrocal was about to get up for a midnight snack when Adn Rouco tugged her tie from her neck with one hand and held her down with the other. Dont move, stay still. Adn Rouco took off his coat and threw it on the sofa to one side, saying, Ill do whatever you want to eat. Im not hungry. She stays in bed all day and doesnt make much effort, but Adn Rouco just ignores herment and says, Eggs cooked with mugwort, Esteban Zaragosa rmended me to an herbalist and told me that eating this would protect the baby. However, Estre Berrocals lips curved at that, and although her face was cold, with little emotion, and her tone was light, even a little reluctant, Estre Berrocal knew that he was already supporting the decision she had made. Adn Rouco rolled up his shirt sleeves with his back to her, and Estre Berrocal stared at his back with some glee. Adn, you really want me to have this baby too, dont you?. Adn Rouco grunted softly, with joy. Adn Rouco went to the kitchen and prepared eggs cooked with mugwort, which he took to the bedroom before handing them to Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal gave him a pout at a rare moment: Dame deer. Adn Rouco did not bother with her and took the spoon and really fed her. After the first bite, Estre Berrocals face wrinkled. This sagebrush boiled egg is too bad Adn Rouco asks, Is it hard to eat? Estre Berrocal immediately smiled with sparkling eyes: Not bad! Its delicious. She made her own decision, and as long as she preserved her pregnancy, she had to eat it even if it was difficult. Adn Rouco looked at her with burning eyes: Really?. Estre Berrocal nodded emphatically: Really! She seemed so righteous that she swallowed the second mugwort egg as if it were poison, and then faked a smile to Adam Rouco. Its pretty tasty. He let out two chuckles and Adn Rouco, unable to look away, pushed aside the bowl of boiled eggs with worms and said: Come on, dont eat it, Ive cooked pasta, eat itter. Estre Berrocal, however, picked up the boiled egg in a cup next to her and ate it with a spoon, almost spitting it out in one unpleasant gulp. Adn Rouco wrinkles his brow, his heart pumping hard. Estre Berrocal finished eating and said: It is more reassuring to eat. In the future, I wont let you have any more children, its my fault. Adn Rouco reached out and rubbed his head. Estre Berrocal took his hand, Why dont you ask Felipa toe and take care of me tomorrow, you have to take care of me when the group is so busy these days?. Its also good. By the way, have your other personalities been at peacetely? Do they feel anything? Dont worry, if Jerold Rouco shows up, you contact Esteban Zaragosa directly and ask him to catch me at the Meb. Estre Berrocal approached and kissed his chin with her lips, Adn, thank you, for supporting my decision, I know you have many things at the moment, a lot of work to do and other personality urgencies to attend to, and yet I have to add to your worries and not being able to help you at a time like this, Im sorry If you really feel sorry for me, make it up to me with your body more often after you have the baby. Estre Berrocal blushes. Adn Rouco is like a food pitcher, throwing a lot of supplements to Estre Berrocal every day. After a shower, the pasta was ready in the kitchen and Adn Rouco brought a te of it, Estre Berrocal ate a little and could eat no more. Only then did she notice a wrinkled scar, like a burn, above her right arm, which must have been old and inconspicuous. Adam, on your right arm, why is there a scar? I didnt even notice it before Adn Rouco looked down and frowned slightly: Burned by the fire. Huh? How can you get burned by fire? It was ten years ago. Estre Berrocal mumbled vaguely as she brushed her teeth: You said you were in a fire ten years ago, so coincidentally . I was in a fire ten years ago and almost burned to death. Luckily I was saved by someone, I remember it was an older brother, but at the time he was half unconscious from the smoke and I didnt see his face, and, when I woke up in the hospital, he was gone. What a good man, who does good things without leaving his name Chapter269 : Adam, I love you Adn Roucos eyes deepened. Big Brother? Estre Berrocal sounded as if she was still thinking about the man who saved her life. Saving you and not keeping your name means people dont want to keep you. Adn Roucos voice was cold and his handsome face sullen, Estre Berrocal looked at him amused, Adn, you dont. think youre jealous, do you? Estre Berrocal brushed her teeth and Adn Rouco lifted her across the room and out of the bathroom. Adn Rouco hummed under his breath and said without fuss, What am I jealous of?. Jealous of the guy who saved my life, if that guy had left his name at the time, maybe I would have had a rtionship with him going. Adn Rouco was not impressed: People saved you only out of humanitarianism, they should not see you and they are afraid that you will persecute them. Estre Berrocal brushed her lips, she wasnt stunningly beautiful, but at least she was pretty, why scare people away? If Im so unattractive, howe you like me? I didnt see it at the time, and by the time I saw it, it was toote to return it. N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. It was not a kind word, much less a sentimental one, but to Estre Berrocals ears it sounded surprisingly pleasant. Is not the best love that which is blind and that which is stupid? Estre Berrocal leaned into his arms, remembering the fire ten years ago, and said, If it hadnt been for that lifeguard back then, I would have burned to death, much less met you. Every now and then I fantasize that someday, when I meet you, I will thank you properly. Adn Rouco asks, How did the firee about? At that time, I was only fourteen years old. At that time, Doria Guilln was already married to my father, and in those days, my father was on a business trip, and Doria Guilln was the only adult in the house, and the original maid had gone home to see her partner. I was then young and had few eyes, and Doria Guilln took Irene Doria Guilln took Irene Guilln on an outing, and I was home alone when somehow a fire broke out. Later, when I grew up and thought about it, I always felt that Doria Guilln was responsible for the fire. There was something sad in Estre Berrocals voice and Adn Rouco reached out to embrace her, kissed her on the forehead and said in a muffled voice: Its over, now you are Mrs. Rouco, no one will dare to intimidate you. Estre Berrocal curved her lips and tilted her face to look at him: And if you bully me? I cant either. Adn Rouco took her small hand between his and ced it against his thin lips and kissed it. Estre Berrocal growled softly and said deliberately, But Jerold Rouco will bully me. At first, Estre Berrocal was joking, but to her surprise, Adn Rouco took it seriously. The man wrinkled his brow slightly, looked at her deeply, and said quietly, Star, I dont want to tell you anything but Im sorry, but I cant seem to do anything but say Im sorry, and I can only try to keep my own emotions in check and keep Jerold Rouco out, but I . Before Adn Rouco could finish his sentence, Estre Berrocal reached out her white fingers and covered his thin lips: I was only joking, I dont me you, you didnt want to get sick, even if Jerold Rouco bullied me, I would forgive him because, even if Jerold Rouco is bad, he is still part of you. Dr. Esteban said that every person with split personality does not split into another for no reason, and that multiple personalities arise because when a person has no outlet for his inner grief and stress, he goes for the imaginary personality. There must be a reason for it, lets find the root cause and dissolve it, shall we? Adn Roucos eyes were fixed on her. The twenty-four-year-old girl in his arms seemed to have grown up and matured a lot all of a sudden. Although Estre Berrocal has gone through a family fallout, at twenty-four she is still a young woman with little experience in front of Adn Rouco. He did not expect that one day the person whoforted and warmed him would be the girl who was far less qualified and knowledgeable than he was in every way. Adam Roucos heart was so warm that the ice, which was so deep, seemed to melt. Star. Adam Roucos forehead, resting gently against hers, sighed tersely, Why didnt youe to me earlier? Estre Berrocalughed and joked, If it had been earlier, maybe you wouldnt have seen me, too soon, when I didnt know much, maybe you would have thought I was just a girl who hadnt seen much of the world, and I wouldnt have looked at you and thought you were just handsome looking but unlikely to have dealings with me. Uncle? Adam Roucos lips curved, Am I that old? Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and reached up to hug his neck tightly, burying herself in the back of his neck and murmuring, He hasnt aged well at all, hes very handsome. Adam Adn Rouco responded with indifference. Estre Berrocal says: I love you. Adam Rouco wrapped his arms around her, stroking her back, brushing his chin against her soft hair and murmuring in response, Mmm, I know. A long time ago. Adn Rouco kissed her temple sideways, his voice tired and muted: Me too. Rouco Group building, Presidents office. As soon as Adan Rouco arrived at the office, Santino Yepes reported: Boss, I found out that Analena Lozada actually had a twin sister identical to Analena Lozada, and that the two did not live together as children, and that the Analena Lozada who is still alive is probably Analena Lozadas twin sister, Eleanora Lozada. Lozada, is most likely Analena Lozadas twin sister, Eleanora Lozada. The long, thin hand of Adn Rouco caressing the twins, a bewilderment, analyzed: The person who knows Analena Lozada best is Jonathan Tasis, even I have intuited that this current Analena Lozada could be an impostor, Jonathan Tasis could not help but notice. Unless Jonathan Tasis does not want to reveal the lie. The person behind your car ident is probably Eleanora Lozada, and her goal, I believe, is to avenge her dead sister. Is there any proof? Yes, Eleanora Lozada wired five million dors to an unknown ount in the days of your ident, to Javier Araya, the man who must have cut your brake fluid hose. He recently underwent a bone marrow transnt and has returned home with it. However, I have sent someone to look for him. Adn Rouco nodded slightly, Keep this to yourself for now, Analena Lozada did die because of me, and I want to make amends if I can. Yes. By the way, go to the police station and investigate the case of the fire of La familia Berrocal ten years ago. Santino Yepes froze, ten years ago? Is the boss so worried about the fire, what did it have to do with the wife? Adn Rouco responded in a light voice and said, The fire, I believe, was arson. By the way, the woman said that a man, almost twenty years old, saved her at the time, so it must have been this man who reported the incident, and at the police station there would be a record of this man. Yes, Ill check it out right now. Chapter 270: The man who saved her then was named Lorenzo Rouco Film and televisionpany Yahua Building. President Jonathan, when I sent for Javier Araya, I found that this Javier Araya had already been found by Adn Roucos people, do you think Adn Rouco will denounce him? Jonathan Tasis eyes grew cold and he pursed his lips, If I wanted to report it, I would have done it by now. Tulio Moralez frowned and wondered, President Jonathan, but I really dont understand why Miss Analena would n this car ident, even though she was separated from you for ten years because Adam Rouco fell into the sea, now she is back, and In my opinion, Miss Analena is a good person, why would she kill Adam Rouco? A hint of dejection crept under Jonathan Tasis eyes, but quickly, he hid it, Even if this were really Analenas doing, I wouldnt put Analena in danger. After the departure of Tulio Moralez, Jonathan Tasis called Adn Rouco directly. When the call was answered, Jonathan Tasis opened the door and said, Lets meet. Adn Rouco also did not object and was very forting. Adn Rouco was already there when Jonathan Tasis arrived at the caf. The private room is secluded and the atmosphere is extremely quiet, suitable for talking and catching up. Jonathan Tasis took a seat and said, Im not here today to catch up. I know, youre trying to threaten me. Jonathan Tasis thin lips curved, Adam Rouco, you do know me well, and if it werent for Analena, maybe we would still be best friends even now. Since you know me so well, I dont want to y dumb with you. Let Analena go. Adn Rouco, carrying the coffee pot, served the coffee to Jonathan Tasis and said in a soft voice: I did note to see you without thinking of denouncing the crime. Jonathan Tasis eyes darkened, You want to use this to earn Analenas forgiveness? Adn Rouco raised his eyes and looked Jonathan Tasis straight in the face: You know better than me that if she were really Analena Lozada, she could not have nned this ident to kill me. Jonathan Tasis, are you ying dumb or are you really dumb? Jonathan Tasis picked up the cup of coffee in front of him, drained it with a jerk and got up immediately ready to leave. Ive had my coffee, Ive served my purpose, President Rouco has nothing else to do, I have things to do, so Ill take my leave. As Jonathan Tasis made his way to the cabin door, Adn Rouco spoke softly, You know its not Analena Lozada. Jonathan Tasis turned his back to her and his form shuddered slightly; without turning around, he clenched his fists and took a deep breath, Does it matter so much if it is or not? As long as it is, in my eyes, thats all that matters. Youre kidding yourself. Adn Rouco, you have never experienced what it is like to have Estre Berrocal separated from you for ten years, you are in no condition to talk about me.Exclusive ? material by N?(/v)elDrama.Org. Jonathan Tasis strides out of the cafeteria. Vis del Condado Azul. Eleanora Lozada is watering the flowers in the courtyard with a flower sprinkler. The ck Bentley entered. When Jonathan Tasis got out of the car, Eleanora Lozada was a little puzzled as to why he was leaving work so early today. As Jonathan Tasis approached her, Eleanora Lozadas cheeks flushed slightly from the heat of his gaze, her eyes dropping slightly as she asked, Why are you back so early today? I suddenly miss you. huh? Before Eleanora Lozada could react, her slender wrists, already held by Jonathan Tasis, were heading toward the vi. Stop watering the flowers, lets do something else. What? Eleanora Lozada walked more slowly than he did and Jonathan Tasis seemed to run out of patience, turning around and picking her up directly across the room. Eleanora Lozada eximed: Jonathan Tasis. Quick, put me down, Exaltation is still at home! Shell see. But Jonathan Tasis ignored her, led her across the room and went straight upstairs to the second floor bedroom. Exaltacion, below, smiled ambiguously as someone who had been there. Blessed is the gentleman with a child with Miss Analena! Jonathan Tasis carried Eleanora Lozada into the bedroom, where he ced her on the bed and was about to get up when the mans tall, erect body was already leaning down. Jonathan Tasis removed his neck tie as he lowered his head to kiss her in a dominant kiss. Eleanora Lozada pushed against his chest, Okay let go Jonathan Tasis We cant do this. Jonathan Tasis paused slightly, pausing his movements, his dark eyes cold and burning withplexity, fixing her with a questioning gaze, Why not? Eleanora Lozada was a little puzzled, Jonathan Tasis had always adored her, he had never spoken out loud to her, not even when the man loved him most, he was a gentleman asking her if he could, but this Jonathan Tasis now, violent, impatient, with desperation in his eyes. I Eleanora Lozada could not speak, Jonathan Tasis had given her no space to think and had immobilized and possessed her at his whim. You told me you were Analena and that you loved me. Analena, speak. Eleanora Lozada bit the back of her hand, tears streaming down her face at the mans dposition, and after a moment she interrupted herself to say a few words. Jonathan Tasis it hurts me be kind As she pleaded with him, Jonathan Tasis began to be gentle, slow and soft, giving her the ultimate in love and slowness. The man murmured in her ear, Analena, Ill give you anything if you say so, dont leave me again Today Jonathan Tasis is so unusual, but Eleanora Lozada is soon hit by a huge wave of heat that she cant think, just goes with the flow and loses herself in sex Jonathan Tasis called Analena so many times that in the end, even Eleanora Lozada herself was confused as to whether she really lived as her sister. Adn Rouco was almost out of service when Santino Yepes investigated the Berrocal family fire case ten years earlier. Chief, the fire at La familia Berrocal was too long ago to be investigated, and the police report was filed as an idental fire. However, I did find out the name of the man who saved her life, and the police report lists the name Lorenzo Rouco, and it was he who saved her life and took her to the hospital. Lorenzo Rouco? Yes, Im still wondering, there are not many people with thest name Rouco who know The Holy City, but it is not ruled out that the person could simply be a very ordinary person. The wife said that at that moment she was almost burned to death, which is enough to show that the fire, which was very strong, was so serious that if it was someone who had nothing to do with the wife, why would he take that risk and go to the fire to save her? Santino Yepes frowned: Im curious too, who would take such a risk to save someone for no reason? I heard from the police and firemen that when they went there, the woman had already been taken to the hospital by him. Go see this Lorenzo Rouco. Okay, Ill check it out right now. Lorenzo Rouco For some reason, Adn Rouco always had a familiar feeling. But I had never met any Lorenzo Rouco, so maybe it was this man, who happens to have thest name Rouco. Ten minutester Santino Yepes knocked on the door and said, Boss, how strange, there are only two Lorenzo Roucos in La Ciudad Santa, one in his fifties and another girl, and ording to what the woman said, if the guy was a man in his twenties then, now, at most, hes in his thirties, and I cant believe we havent found him. Couldnt he be from La Ciudad Santa? Adn Rouco reflected deeply: Impossible, if he was from outside the area, how could it be so casual that he appeared near the Vi La familia Berrocal, generally popted by locals. Its very strange, this guy also didnt leave any information at the time, and after doing such a good job, it didnt even ur to him to leave a contact or anything. Its not very logical. Chapter271 : Is she the second uncle’s daughter?! On Saturday, Fresco Rouco made a surprise visit. Uncle Segundo, what brings you here? Fresco Rouco smiled kindly, With everything that has happened to youtely, I saw your father a couple of times during your ident, I havente to see you since you came back safe and sound, and you, for your part, havent brought Estre to our house, so ah, I made a point ofing to see you today. Adam Rouco kindly said, I just returned from a period of time when I had a lot to do, and with Estres rather weak pregnancy, I have not been able to visit you. Fresco Roucos face changed slightly and his eyes went to Estre Berrocals belly, Is this one pregnant?. Estre Berrocal, who had been well cared for by Adn Rouco in recent days, both physically and physically, seemed in good spirits and said with a slight smile, Yes, uncle, if we are free, we will surely visit you and your aunt. Fresco Rouco asked with concern, Is Estre pregnant? Im doing pretty well Segundo Tio, Adam takes good care of me. Estre Berrocal looked up and smiled sweetly at Adn Rouco when she finished. Fresco Rouco had mixed feelings for a while when he saw them so well united In the event that the child is really his child with Juanisha Capistran Juanisha Capistrn suddenly disappeared after bing pregnant that year, and when she reappeared, she was already the wife of Stefano Berrocal The more Fresco Rouco thought about it, the more his mind became agitated. Adn Rouco, always a good judge of character, asked, Whats wrong with you, Uncle Dos?. Oh, its nothing, its good that youre all safe, someday, Adam you take Estre to dinner at my house. Good. After Fresco Rouco left, Estre Berrocal asked, somewhat suspiciously, Adn, has Uncle Dos always loved you? Uncle Two has always been good to me, whats wrong? Estre Berrocal shook her head and then however: Nothing, I just thought it was a bit surprising that Uncle Dos came today all of a sudden, maybe he was really worried about you. Dad asked us toe back for lunch today. Yes, lets go back to see Paulita. Fresco Rouco left The Vis of Repulse Bay and returned home sitting in his studio, deep in thought. The more he thought about it, the more he realized that Estre Berrocal could have been his daughter with Juanisha Capistrn back then. So a call was made to the assistant: Check the blood groups of Stefano Berrocal and Estre Berrocal for me. Yes, Chairman. Fresco Rouco had just hung up the phone when the studio door was pushed open. The person who entered was his wife, Shoshana Duque. Do you suspect that Estre Berrocal is the daughter of the man she was with at the time? Shoshana Duque asked as she stood, red-eyed. Fresco Roucos brow furrowed and his lips pursed wordlessly. Shoshana Duque closed the door of the studio and came up to question, Didnt you say then that Juanisha Capistrn had aborted the child? Why do you still suspect that Estre Berrocal is the daughter of Juanisha Capistrn? Fresco Rouco, how can you keep up with me and Are?. Im not sure Maybe Juanisha Capistran lied to you and did not abort the baby. Shoshana Duque looked at him coldly: Fresco Rouco, if Estre Berrocal is really your daughter with that woman, what are you going to do?. Fresco Rouco stood up and wiped his vichy face and sighed: I dont know. about this, dont let Are know about it for now. How could I let Are know that her father had cheated on her with a woman, and that she had given birth to a daughter who was the wife of the cousin she had admired most since she was a child! I will not say a word of this shame, even if it breaks my teeth! Fresco Rouco, I tell you that even if Estre Berrocal were your daughter with that woman, I would not allow you to recognize her! Fresco Roucos eyes were dark. He had no feelings for Shoshana Duque, but his family and father forced him to marry her. After two years of uninhibited living abroad, Juanisha Capistrn became pregnant, and Fresco Rouco took her with him to La Familia. Rouco, tried to get her father to approve them, but to his surprise, the divorce agreement between him and Shoshana Duque was stopped by her father at that time, and he and Shoshana Duque did not divorce. But Juanisha Capistrans dignity does not allow her to be a third person who destroys other peoples families, and Juanisha Capistran, who is pregnant, leaves the country. After Juanisha Capistrns departure, Fresco Rouco was pressured to return to The Rouco Family. When Juanisha Capistrn reappeared a yearter, she had be Mrs. Berrocal. Shoshana Duque, who gave birth to her daughter at the time, and Juanisha Capistran became strangers to each other, like two parallel lines that once crossed, just for a moment, and then never again. Shoshana Duque stared at him with a cold gray stare and asked him, word for word, After all these years, youre still not over Juanisha Capistrn? For a long time, the only thing that answered him was a long silence. Decades have passed, and after all she has given to this family, she is finally no match for the white moonlight in his heart. Heh, in the end, that womans daughter, who appeared in front of her, was really sinful . Destiny. Shoshana Duques lips curved coldly as she said, If Estre Berrocal is really your daughter, which means she and Adam are cousins, then guess how many people are going to hate you, Fresco Rouco, you owe me and Are what you owe me in the future. With those words, Shoshana Duque walked straight out of the studio. As soon as she left the studio, she bumped into Are Rouco and Shoshana Duque was startled: Are? What are you doing here? Are hasnt heard it by now, has she? Mom, what are you and my father talking about in there, I was looking for you. It seemed that Are had not heard anything. If Are knew that Estre Berrocal was her half-sister, Im afraid that Fresco Rouco, in his studio, received a call from his assistant. Chairman, I have found out the blood types of Stefano Berrocal and Estre Berrocal, although Stefano Berrocal passed away, it is good to know that the hospital always had a backup of his records, Stefano Berrocals blood type was A and Estre Berrocals was AB. Fresco Roucos heart gave a violent blow. Stefano Berrocals blood group is A and Juanisha Capistrans blood group is also A. How can two people with blood group A produce a daughter with blood group AB? And her blood type, which happens to be the same as Estre Berrocals, is AB N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Estre Berrocal, who could actually be his daughter with Juanisha Capistrn Juanisha Capistran really lied to him back then, that baby she didnt abort Fresh Rouco buried his face in the palm of his hand, remorse, shame, regret all kinds of emotions clogging his chest, his heart twisting with pain. The pain in his chest, more and more intense, Fresco Rouco frowns hard, the vicissitudes of therge hands pressed against his chest, making it difficult to breathe Bang Fresco Rouco copsed from his chair to the floor and fainted. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were having lunch at La familia Rouco when Roberto Rouco received a phone call. After hanging up the phone, Roberto Roucos face sank a little. Adam, your second uncle suddenly fainted at home, they took him to the hospital, it might be a bit serious, they are still resuscitating people, your second uncle has no son, then you take Estre and go together to the hospital to see your second uncle and your second aunt. Its okay, Dad. Chapter 272: Your sister-in-law is no one else Before leaving, Paulita mored to see her second grandfather as well, but Roberto Rouco prevented her from doing so. The hospital is full of germs, and your second grandpa doesnt even know if hes awake yet. When second grandpa wakes up, grandpa will take you to see him, good granddaughter, okay? Paulita nudged his little mouth, Okay then. Estre Berrocal caressed Paulitas little head, Paulita is very good. When Adn Rouco went to the hospital with Estre Berrocal, thetter frowned, Its strange, why did Uncle Dos suddenly faint if he was fine when he came to see us this morning? As Adn Rouco drove, he said, Uncle Er has had an old angina problem and may being back. I hope Uncle Two is okay. Estre Berrocal prayed and, inexplicably, always felt an affinity for Fresco Rouco. Roberto Rouco also makes her feel like a stern old father, and although Fresco Rouco is also a father, Estre Berrocal felt that Fresco Rouco was a good match for her from the moment she met him. When they arrived at the hospital, Shoshana Duque and Are Rouco were sitting on a bench outside the resuscitation room waiting, mother and daughter hugging each other with worried faces. As soon as Adn Rouco arrived, Are Rouco got up from her chair and ran to her and threw herself into Adn Roucos arms. Brother My father has suddenly fainted! Do you think hes going to be alright? Im really scared Adn Rouco stroked the back of her neck and reassured her: Brother is here, uncle two will be fine. Are Rouco cried and cried, but was immediately consoled by Adn Rouco. It is clear that Are Rouco trusts Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal, although she didnt like the idea of Adn Rouco hugging another woman, even if the woman he hugged was her sister, was a little jealous, but because Are Rouco was so sad and worried, she didnt mind. Shoshana Duques eyes changed when she looked up and saw Estre Berrocal, turning her back to her and not exchanging any greeting with her. Estre Berrocal didnt care, she just assumed that Shoshana Duque was too worried about her to care. Estre Berrocal also came over tofort Shoshana Duque, saying, Dont worry, second aunt, second uncle came to see Adam and I in the morning and he was in a good mood, Im sure hes fine. Shoshana Duque froze, frowning, What do you mean, he came to see you and Adam in the morning? Yes, second aunt. The light in Shoshana Duques eyes, even colder. Fresco Rouco has gone to see Estre Berrocal without her knowledge, and he seems to care a lot about his son with Juanisha Capistrn! The door to the resuscitation room, open. A couple of doctors came out and Shoshana Duque greeted them and asked, Doctor, how are you?. The elderly man fainted suddenly due to a myocardial infarction, fortunately they brought him in time and he is fine, but they still need to pay more attention to him in general, there is no guarantee that he might faint again in the future. Shoshana Duque breathed a big sigh of relief. After Fresco Rouco was moved into the room, Are Rouco leaned on Adn Rouco and did not let him leave. Fresco Rouco has no children, and it is only fair that Adn Rouco, Fresco Roucos only nephew and Are Roucos only brother, stays here to take care of them. Only Estre Berrocal needed to rest, she was pregnant and her pregnancy was still unstable and she could not stay here with him until Fresco Rouco woke up. Adn Rouco told Are Rouco: Im going to send your sister-inw ande back. Are Rouco refused, pulling Adn Roucos hand and without letting go: Brother, have your assistant take her away, what if something happens to my father again? My mother and I are scared to death today.. Brother, dont go away, okay?. Estre Berrocal saw him and said, Adam, why dont I stay here with you, Im fine. Adn Rouco did not allow it: You are weak, stay here with me, I am afraid something is going to go wrong, I will send Santino Yepes to pick you up, you go home and sleep well in the afternoon, I will be back when Uncle Two wakes up. Estre Berrocal nodded, Okay then.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Santino Yepes arrived at the hospital and Estre Berrocal was about to leave when Adn Rouco gently put her back in. Estre Berrocal was stunned and looked at his deep stare, What for?. The man looked down, gave her a gentlemanly kiss on the forehead and whispered, Call me if you need anything. Estre Berrocals cheeks flushed slightly; how could he kiss her when there were so many people watching? Well, Im off, then. Are Rouco clenched her fist at the scene. In the past, she was the woman her brother cared for most, and she was always the first one he protected, but now, he shows tenderness and affection for another woman. Her brother was, at one time, such a detached and cold person that she thought it would be impossible for him to be infatuated with any woman other than her in the future. But now, Estre Berrocal has be that special case. On what basis? After Santino Yepes dropped Estre Berrocal back at The Vis at Repulse Bay, Estre Berrocal was very sleepy, she seemed to be very sleepy during her pregnancy and had to take a nap every afternoon to feel better. So, as soon as I got home, I put on my pajamas and took a long nap. When he woke up, it was five oclock in the afternoon, in early winter, when it gets dark and the windows were already gray. Estre Berrocal picked up her cell phone, which she had put aside, and sent a tweet to Adn Rouco. Is Uncle Two awake? Quickly, Adn Rouco replied, Not yet, the doctor said it could be seven or eight oclock at night before he wakes up. Estre Berrocal gave an oh. Adn Rouco added: Have you had dinner?. Not yet, I just woke up, now Im getting up for food, how about you? After a few seconds, Adn Rouco called back: Dont get up, I have asked Santino Yepes to order a meal and some sandwiches to be delivered. Estre Berrocals heart warmed and the corners of her mouth turned up when she saw the message. Good. Over here, Adn Rouco was chatting on Twitter with Estre Berrocal when Are Rouco returned from the bathroom and saw Adn Rouco frowning tenderly as he sent the message. Obviously in contact with Estre Berrocal. Are Rouco came and sat down next to him and asked him, Brother, I remember that before you didnt talk to people, howe now you talk to people? Adn Rouco blocked the screen of his phone and returned, Your sister-inw is no one else. A word that clogged Are Roucos heart and rose ufortably. Estre Berrocal is back in bed with a full stomach after a delicious meal and appetizers delivered by Santino Yepes. He had slept too much in the afternoon and didnt feel like sleeping at the moment, and with nothing to catch up ontely, all he could think about was Are Rouco falling back into Adam Roucos arms. The more she thought about it, the more it seemed to her that Are Roucos feelings for Adn Rouco were a bit excessive; she could understand her sisters possessiveness towards her brother, but would it show too much to Are Rouco? She couldnt resist sending a tweet to Dulcina Calvo asking her, Do you have a brother?. Dulcina Calvo said, Yes, a cousin and a cousin, the cousin is closer to me, the cousin is not. So, if your cousin had a girlfriend and a wife, would you feel like your brother was taken from you? Dulcina Calvo: After sending a string of ellipses, Dulcina Calvo said, Why, my brother is going to have a family too, and besides, my brother wasnt mine in the first ce. Arent you at all jealous of your brother being nice to another woman besides you in the future? Whats there to be jealous of, hes my cousin too, hes supposed to be good to his wife, Estre, what kind of weird question is that youre asking? Chapter 273: It is always the wife who is most beloved Estre Berrocal told Dulcina Calvo the truth: Adn Rouco has a cousin, the daughter of his second uncles family, who seems to cling to him and has admired him since he was a child, but this cousin, it seems, is especially hostile to me. Did you inadvertently offend her somewhere? Estre Berrocal tried to think of an asion when she would have offended Are Rouco, I have only been with her once or twice, and every time I have had a hot face, she has been especially unfriendly to me, and although we will not see much of each other in the future, I think it is best, as Adn Roucos wife, that we do not see each other very often. Thats true, but to hear you say that, marriage is a bummer, I dont even want to get married. Estre Berrocal looked at the screen and snorted, Youre really not getting married? Doesnt your mother rush you?. Wow, forget it, I just got a call from my mom and she asked me to take Lazaro Morejon to dinner at her house, but I broke up with Lazaro Morejon and I still dont know how to tell my mom, she will me me for not doing it right, its so annoying. The first thing Estre Berrocal thought of was Esteban Zaragosa, who, curiously, is always the first person thates to mind when ites to Dulcina Calvo. How about you ask Esteban Zaragosa to apany you back, and if your mother meets Esteban Zaragosa, maybe shell be so happy that shell forget about you and Lazaro Morejon. Gee bringing Esteban Zaragosa home, Im afraid Ive lived too long, or not, I dont want to get in trouble.Property belongs to N?vel(D)r/ama.Org. After a little chat with Dulcina, shey back on the soft pillows and fell asleep. She didnt know how long she had been asleep when she felt someone snatch the phone from her hand and, gently startled, she opened her eyes to see the blurry, hazy figure of Adn Rouco. Why do you always sleep with your phone in your hand? Adn Rouco gently scolded her as he tucked her in. Estre Berrocal stirred herself into afortable position and murmured in a muffled voice: I fell asleep talking to Dulcina, did you just get back?. Hmm. Hows the second guy, is he awake? Adn Rouco said in a light voice: He woke up, the doctor said he is fine. Estre Berrocal nodded, a little sleepy but unable to go back to sleep, and asked with a yawn, What time is it? Its almost ten oclock. When Adn Rouco leaned toward her, Estre Berrocal reached out and wrapped her hand around his neck in a gentle motion: Have you been with Are Rouco? Adam Rouco was slightly dazed as he curved his lips and looked down at his face, which tightened red in sleep, and pinched his long fingers. Jealousy? Estre Berrocal snuggled into his arms and said in a discordant voice, I dont know if its that Im thinking too much, but it always seemed to me that Are Rouco felt something unusual for you, and she always seemed to think it was me who kept you away from her. There was a hint of resignation in his words. Adn Rouco put his arm around her waist, kissed the temples of her ears and said, Dont listen to him. Estre Berrocals lips curved. Adn Roucos greatest pain is always his wife. Estre Berrocal snuggled into his chest and said, Then lets go to the hospital together tomorrow to see Uncle Dos. Good. The next day, Estre Berrocal made a fish stew and went with Adn Rouco to see Fresco Rouco in the hospital. Shoshana Duque and Are Rouco are in the hospital. As soon as Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal entered the room, Fresco Roucos eyes, which rested on them, smiled and said: Adn, Estre, you are already here. Adn Rouco asked: To Dos, we havee to see you, are you feeling well today? Ive been fine. Adn Rouco approached the thermos bucket he was carrying to the cab next to the hospital bed and said, Second Uncle, this is Estres morning fish soup, are you going to eat it while its hot? Fresco Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal with tender eyes: Its hard for you to get up early to make me fish soup when youre pregnant. This good-natured and obedient girl has a much better temperament than the spoiled Are, and in fact resembles the warm and sweet temperament of Juanisha Capistrn. Only, would this little girl hate him if she knew he was her real father . from now on? He now has a beautiful family and even has a son with his nephew; if his origins were toe to light, it would be a scandal for both the Rouco family and themselves. Shoshana Duque is right, why not let it rot in her stomach? Shoshana Duque saw the way Fresco Rouco was looking at Estre Berrocal and frowned. Do you like Juanisha Capistrans daughter that much? Are, you havent had breakfast either, your father cant finish this fish soup alone, have this fish soup with your father, at least its a token of appreciation from your sister-inw. Are Rouco frowned, reluctantly, Mom, I dont like fish soup!. Let alone Estre Berrocals fish soup! Who knows if there is poison in this soup! But Shoshana Duque was harsh, How can you waste a piece of your sister-inws heart? Seeing Shoshana Duques frown, Are Rouco bit her lip and poured a bowl for Fresco Rouco and another for herself. Are Rouco took a sip and immediately spit it out as if she had eaten something dark, with a frown on her face. What kind of fish soup is this! Its too salty! My father has high blood pressure and cant eat something so salty! He then emptied the bowl in his hand into the wastebasket. Estre Berrocal frowned a little and said, But I didnt put salt on it, I tasted it and it tasted normal. Are Rouco red at her: Who knows what she has in mind! With that, to Fresco Rouco, he said: Dad, dont drink that! Im going to bring you something else for breakfast. Fresco Rouco, however, raised his eyebrows and said, Are, dont be so rude, I had the soup and it tasted good to me, are you having fun making things difficult for your sister-inw on purpose? Dad! Why are you speaking for her, Im your daughter! Are Rouco left the room with a firm step. Shoshana Duque, also in a bad mood, said coldly, Ill go see Are. There were only three people left in the room. Fresco Rouco smiled warmly at Estre Berrocal and said, Are doesnt know any better, dont be so hard on her. Uncle Segundo, I didnt take it to heart. If you think this fish soup is good, drink more. Fresco Roucos smile intensified: Good. On the other hand, Are Rouco ran out of the hospital and was overtaken by Shoshana Duque. Are Rouco gritted her teeth and said, Mom, why now daddy favors that Estre Berrocal, its enough that the brother favors her, now daddy favors her too! Shoshana Duque pursed her lips and said calmly, Are, you are your fathers own daughter and you are always the one he loves the most, but you have to learn to be prudent and not always speak ill of Estre Berrocal in front of your father. But I I cant help it! I cant stand the way shes trying to please daddy at all times! Shes not daddys daughter, so why does daddy believe it so much! Shoshana Duques eyes fluttered, You cant say that, after all she is your brothers wife and its natural for her to want to be on good terms with your father, but in the future, dont ever speak ill of her in front of your father like that again. Hmph, I told you, what can my father do to me if I say so, Estre Berrocal is not called Fu, do I have to give in to her?. Its true that hisst name is not Fu, but you have to be careful how you speak and not make your father angry, okay? Are Rouco bit her lip, let out her breath and stopped talking. Chapter 274: Half of the assets in the name of Estrella Berrocal After Adn Rouco left the hospital with Estre Berrocal, who was sitting in the passenger seat, angry. Adam, what do you think I have done to offend Are, why does she always turn against me? Estre Berrocal is, after all, the same age as Are Rouco, the two girls, and it is not easy for her to feel bad because Are Rouco picks on her at all times. Are has been pampered and spoiled by my second aunt since she was a child, plus, Are has lived abroad since she was a child, so she has a very impulsive nature, but you dont have to take it to heart, and you dont have to care if she likes you or not. Estre Berrocal caressed her lips: I really dont care if she likes me or not. Adn Rouco looked at her,ughed lightly and shook her hand. Estre Berrocal touched her belly and said, Ive been feeling much bettertely and I think that, if we take better care of ourselves in the future, we can have it without problems. Lately she has been in a good mood and Adn Rouco has fed her like a suckling pig; she eats nutritiously and does not regress much, and has a little more meat around her waist. Well be back in a few days for a maternity checkup. Hmm. When the doctor came in for a routine checkup, Fresco Rouco asked him, Doctor, what exactly is wrong with me? Dude, you shouldnt psychologically overwhelm yourself too much, myocarditis if you rest properly Before the doctor could finish his sentence, Fresco Rouco interrupted: Doctor, you dont have to console me, I know my own body. I have had this old problem for many years and I know in my own heart whether it is serious or not. The doctor nodded and had to tell the truth: Old man, this disease of yours is really very serious, have you fainted much before?. Fresco Rouco frowned and nodded, Doctor, tell me the truth, how much time do I have left to live, at most, in ? This elderly gentleman, this is really hard to say, if you take good care of yourself, it is possible to live another ten years, but this type of severe myocarditis, is afraid of stimtion as long as there is a rescue is not timely, it is easy I suggest, it is better to stay in the hospital all the time. When the doctor left, Fresco Rouco called his assistant. I need to see Salvatore Abogado this afternoon and ask Salvatore Abogado to meet me at the hospital. Yes, Chairman. If it is true that you will not live long, then there are some things that need to be done. Her daughter, Juanisha Capistrn, appeared at that moment, perhaps by divine providence, after all these years of worrying about Juanisha Capistrn and the child she thought was dead, and now Estre Berrocal appeared to fulfill her wish. Chairman, are you sure you want to give half of the property in your name to a stranger? Im sure half is split between my wife, Shoshana Duque, and the other half is split on behalf of Estre Berrocal. Salvatore Lawyer wondered, Chairman, I really dont understand Salvatore Abogado, dont ask why, my mind is made up on this matter. When I leave, you must help Estre Berrocal keep this half of the property. He owed so much to Juanisha Capistrn and the child that he could not give her the love of a father in life, so he could onlypensate her with these extrinsic things. Salvatore Abogado nodded: Dont worry, President, I will do what you tell me to do. Outside the room, Are Rouco had simply gone to the bathroom and had just returned when she heard her father talking to Salvatore Abogado. In fact, Dad wants to give Estre Berrocal half of his property in his name! Estre Berrocalsst name is not Rouco, why would she receive half of her fathers estate! Are Rouco clenched her fists, with jealousy and hatred on her face. Shes daddys real daughter, but daddy treats Estre Berrocal better than he treats her. She and her mother alone took half of the property, but Estre Berrocal alone took half! In the light of the bar, Are Rouco, dressed in a tight ck skirt and heavy makeup, sits at the bar, pouring ss after ss.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. In his head, in his heart, it was all resentment and jealousy. A man approached her with a cup of Long Ind iced coffee and teased her, Pretty girl, so pretty and drinking alone? Is there no one to keep youpany? Shall I walk you? The mansrge, dirty hands grabbed her bare shoulders. Are Rouco stared at the disgusting hand and said in a cold voice: Get out!. The man was not so callous and, with a grunt, left with his ss. None of these men was as good as Adn Rouco, whom I had adored since I was a child, thinking that Adn Rouco could do anything, that Adn Rouco was like a god on high, that if he wanted to do something, he would be able to do it. But why did such a good man fall in love with an insignificant woman like Estre Berrocal? Are Rouco, a little drunk, slumped over the bar, tears in her hair. So did the brother, so did the father, and they all turned to Estre Berrocal! But who is Estre Berrocal? By what right! On what basis I am your daughter On what basis muttered Are Rouco as she slumped unconsciously against the bar. A man approached her and shouted, Drunk, beautiful?. Are Rouco did not respond. With a sinister smile, the man helped Are Rouco to her feet and cajoled her, Beauty, Ill take you to rest. Are Rouco felt nothing but an unusual headache, and shadows and hallucinations appeared before her eyes, while the man holding her in front of her took the form of Adam Rouco. Are Rouco threw herself into his arms and wrapped her arms around the mans neck, Brother, my head hurts. it hurts The man leered. The manughed lewdly, You little bitch. It reacts to me calling you brother, Ill let you call me brother enoughter! The next morning, Are Rouco came running back to the house in a ghostly human state. Upon entering, he was called by Shoshana Duque. Are, where did you gost night? Are Rouco froze, momentarily at a loss for words, Ma Ma Shoshana Duque nced at her revealing outfit and frowned, Have you been to the bar to drink? You reek of alcohol. Mom I was in a bad mood, so I went to the pub and had a drink. Shoshana Duque sighed, gave him a hug, patted him on the back and said in a serious tone, Mom knows youre in a bad mood because of what happened to Estre Berrocal, butst night you didnte home all night and you couldnt reach your cell phone, do you know how worried mom was? Dont be like that in the future. Are Rouco nodded vigorously, her voice a little hoarse, Mama, I wont do it again. Well, go upstairs and take a bath and change your clothes, mom has made you some porridge,e downstairs after your bath and eat it. Are Rouco hurried up the stairs and into her bedroom. Once in the bathroom, he stepped under the shower and used the hottest water he could find, rinsing himself off. The smooth white skin is covered with bruises and dirt marks. With tears in her eyes, she rubbed hard. Anger, pain, sadness extreme bad emotions, all together. All for Estre Berrocal, all for Estre Berrocal! It was Estre Berrocal who ruined it! Her innocence, her pride, her dignity, all destroyed by Estre Berrocal! Shes not having a good time, and she wont make it easy for Estre Berrocal! Why should he be in hell right now while Estre Berrocal enjoys happiness and pampering in her brothers arms? He must make Estre Berrocal pay. Are Rouco covered her face and screamed as the water from the shower ran, her fingertips, embedded hard into the soft skin of her arms. Chapter 275: The baby cannot be retained These days, when Adn Rouco is working and Estre Berrocal is home alone with nothing to do, she usually takes a nutritious soup to the hospital to see Fresco Rouco. Fresco Rouco looked at her with a loving face and said, You are a good girl. Are was nowhere to be found during the days I was in the hospital, but it took you to visit me and make me soup. Estre, thank you. Estre Berrocal, however,ughed: Im just paying my respects to you for Adam, as it should be. And since I was home alone with nothing to do, I came to see you. Fresco Rouco, seeing that it was sunny outside, said: O Star, help me to go out and sunbathe. Yes. Fresco Rouco got out of bed in his hospital gown and Estre Berrocal helped him, slowly walking out to the back garden of the hospital. Fresco Rouco, who had been blocking something to ask her, looked at her and asked shyly, Your father, I suppose, was very good to you and your mother. Estre Berrocal smiled and nodded: Well, my father was especially good to me and my mother, but my mother left too soon and, although my fatherter married someone else, he loved me very much. However, three years ago, my father left too A touch of dejection and sadness crept across her small face as she said this. Fresco Rouco nodded with a sigh and added in relief, Everyone has a destiny, dont be so sad, youre a good boy and Im sure God will take care of you. It must be the best luck of my life to be married to Adam. Upon arriving in the living room, Are Rouco found it empty, but when she saw the fish soup in the cupboard, her eyes grew slightly cold. Are Rouco left the room, grabbed one of the nurses who usually took Fresco Roucos temperature and asked her, Nurse, where has my father gone? Oh, I think I saw your father take a walk in the garden just now. When Are Rouco went to the back garden of the hospital, she saw Fresco Rouco and Estre Berrocal around the stone statue in the center of the garden. Estre Berrocal is helping Fresco Rouco for a walk and the two are talking andughing and, by the looks of it, getting along well. As soon as Are Rouco saw this image, her inner jealousy was triggered. Why does everyone love Estre Berrocal? Even his own father was so partial to this outsider! Are Rouco approached and pushed Estre Berrocal out of her way, What are you doing here!. Unprepared, Estre Berrocal received a strong push from behind and stumbled violently, almost falling. He unconsciously protected his lower back, but it was a good scare. Fresco Rouco frowned and rushed to her rescue: Estre, how is it, is your stomach all right? Uncle second, Im fine. Estre Berrocal stood her ground and shook her head. Fresco Rouco looked at Are Rouco, who had just arrived, and his brow furrowed as he coldly lectured, Why did you just push your sister-inw! Dont you know that your sister-inw is pregnant? You have no sense of decorum. Are Rouco clenched her fists and gritted her teeth as she stared at Fresco Rouco, pointing at Estre Berrocal and saying, Who knows what this womans intentions are! She visits you whenever she can, she is not rted to you, she cares so much about you, she wants your property!. Blood rtions At these words, which caused Fresco Rouco to blush, he raised his hand and pped Are Rouco in the face. What nonsense you say! The old mans hand, which was trembling slightly, stiffened in the air. Are Rouco covered her face, tears streaming down her face in anguish as she looked deadly at Fresco Rouco and Estre Berrocal, Im not making this up! You are obsessed with this bitch and thats why you protect her so much!. Are Rouco went farther and farther, and Fresco Rouco, dizzy with anger, reached out to cover his writhing chest. You you get out of here! Unfaithful son! Estre Berrocal rushed to Fresco Roucos aid, but was pushed away again by Are Rouco: Stay away from my father!. This time, Estre Berrocal failed to get to her feet and fell directly against a stone statue on the side.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Estre Berrocal stifled a grunt as she clutched her stomach. Fresco Rouco roared, Are Rouco! What the hell do you want? Estre Berrocal felt a familiar warmth flowing between her legs, and her little face paled as she realized what it was. Estre Berrocal was wheeled into the courtroom. Adn Rouco arrives in a hurry. Fresco Rouco stood up and said apologetically to Adn Rouco: Adn, Im sorry, Estre was kind enough toe to see me and that girl Are didnt know what was going on and pushed Estre down. Adn Roucos heart skipped a beat and he asked worriedly, How is he now?. Still, Im not sure yet Are Rouco is sitting on a chair to the side, her face drooping as she reaches out to carefully tug on Adam Roucos sleeve. His voice was a little shaky, Brother I just gave her a gentle push I really dont know why shes so delicate Brother She must have been faking it! She just wants everyone to hate me. Brother you believe me I really didnt use any force Adn Rouco coldly pushed her hand away and told her, word for word: If something happens to Estre and the baby, Im not going to forgive you just like that. Are Roucos hand, slips and tears fall from her eyes, Brother As the doctor left the room, Adn Rouco came striding over and asked anxiously, How is my wife? Mrs. Rouco is wrong, how can she bleed again, this child, I suggest you abort it earlier, it will be less harmful for adults as well. Adn Roucos fists clenched tightly, his knuckles emitting a fearsome metallic sound. He turned, his face frozen, and took a step in front of Are Rouco. Are Roucos little face turned white with fear and she unconsciously shrank back, Brother . I didnt really push her hard she must have been faking it Adam Roucos dark eyes stared at her as if she were a sharp de, and he said, word for word: Do you know how much Estre has suffered to keep this child? Do you know what Estre has suffered to keep this child, a child that could havee into the world, and that now Estre is going to lose because you gave her a little push? With these words, Adn Rouco turns around and addresses the room. Leaving an astonished Are Rouco, Brother you cant reproach me for this . But Adn Rouco simply ignored her and left her without so much as a backward nce. Fresco Rouco stood up and looked at her with disappointed eyes: Are, how unintelligent you are! You should reflect on yourself. Are Rouco covered her face in pain, no it wasnt her fault. Why should everyone me her? It was Estre Berrocal who didnt have the body to deliver that child, she just pushed her gently and Estre Berrocal couldnt keep the child, so why should everyone me her? Did they ever care about her when she was sad and upset? The day he found out that he had lost his innocence, he even wanted to drown himself in the bathtub, was he ever listened to? If it wasnt for Estre Berrocal, it wouldnt have gotten as dirty as it is now, and dad and brother, wouldnt have been so disappointed with her, its all Estre Berrocals fault Estre Berrocal should never have been there! Chapter 276: Being a child before him for life Adn Rouco took a deep breath and adjusted his emotions before entering the room. Estre Berrocal, lying on the hospital bed, fresh from the injection and looking bad, saw Adn Rouco and anxiously asked him, Adn, what did the doctor say? Adn Rouco wanted to tell her that he would not keep the baby, but when he saw how anxious she was, he could not stand it. Sitting on the edge of his hospital bed, he reached out and rubbed her hair, his thin lips formed a bow and said, Its okay, the doctor said to take care of yourself and that the best thing to do was to recover. Estre Berrocal looked at him and asked again and again with uncertainty, Really?. Adn Rouco looked into her teary eyes and nodded: Take a nap, Ill be here, Im not leaving. Hmm. Adn Rouco helped her to lie down and tucked her in, but Estre Berrocal was half asleep and could not sleep. Adam, I cant sleep. Adn Rouco reached out his hand and covered his eyes: Close them and you will fall asleep in a moment. Adn Rouco spent the day in the hospital on official business, and early the next morning Estre Berrocal saw that he had not left.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. You dont have to go to the office today either? I thought it was okay, why dont you go to the office? Adn Rouco, on the other hand, got her out of bed and told her: Today we can leave the hospital and I will not go to the doctors office, today I will apany you outside. Estre Berrocal stood up next to him and looked at him strangely: But didnt the doctor say to rest and recover? Can I go out with you?. Its okay, the doctor also said to walk, its not like were going to do any strenuous exercise, Ill just take you out to eat something you want and watch a movie with you. However, Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and asked him, So, are we going on a date today?. Hmm. Adn Rouco responded with indifference. After Estre Berrocal changed, Adn Rouco bent down and helped her put on her shoes. After washing up and leaving the hospital, Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal out for breakfast. Sitting in the car, Adn Rouco asked him, What do you want for breakfast?. Estre Berrocal thought for half a day and said: Well Id like to eat the sandwiches and tater tots they sell in the little shop near La Ciudad Santa school. Estre Berrocal did not expect Adn Rouco to drive her to the small store near La Ciudad Santa high school. After finding a ce to park and parking the car, Adn Rouco sat her down at one of the outdoor tables and chairs where she had breakfast. Estre Berrocal sat down and watched Adn Rouco buy her a sandwich and Estre Berrocal warned him, Adn, I dont want sweet, I want the kind with peas in it! The waiter who prepared the sandwich listened to her and said with a smile, Yes, your daughter-inw loves ham, put lettuce and ham on it. The waitress who prepared the sandwich was very skillful and in a few moments had wrapped a ham sandwich and handed it to Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco asked for more potato pancakes and put them in front of Estre Berrocal. Eat. Estre Berrocal saw that he had only bought one and asked, Arent you going to eat?. Im not hungry, you can eat. Adn Rouco doesnt eat much breakfast and today he doesnt feel like it. Estre Berrocal smiled at him and took the hot ham sandwich, unable to resist her appetite: Well, Ill eat it first!. A bite, wrapped in lettuce, ham sausage and a bit of meat thread, Estre Berrocal was particrly good in this bite. When I was in high school, I couldnt wait for breakfast to be a sandwich and pancakes every morning. It has been years since he has had an itch and he especially misses it. Adn Rouco saw how well she was eating and looked at her with his eyebrows cocked, That good?. Yeah, you want to try a bite? Estre Berrocal handed the sandwich she had bitten directly to Adn Roucos thin lips, but she was not feeling very hygienic and was about to ask Adn Rouco to go buy another one, when he had already taken a bite of her hand and lowered his head. Estre Berrocal sat across from him, her ears slightly flushed, and asked, Tastes good, doesnt it? Adn Rouco replied lightly: Its nice. She hung her face and took the bite of her sandwich, only to feel the male gaze on her head, hotter. By the time Estre Berrocal finished waking up, full of food, she looked up at him. Why are you being so nice to me today, youre not hiding something from me, are you? Adn Rouco, acting stoically, suddenly approached and Estre Berrocal moved unconsciously, the man frowned slightly, Dont move. Estre Berrocal remained seated and Adn Rouco twisted a grain of rice stuck to the side of her mouth: How old are you to be filtering rice at dinner? Estre Berrocal came closer and rested her head on his shoulder, saying sweetly, Id rather be a child for the rest of my life when you spoil me. Three years? Cant he be three years old? Adn Rouco growled under his breath, Im not sleeping with three-year-old Estre Berrocal. After leaving the breakfast stand, Adn Rouco took her to watch the movie again. It was not a weekend, but a weekday morning, and there were not many people in the cinema, except for a couple sitting in front of them. Adn Rouco bought two cokes and arge bucket of popcorn. Estre Berrocal wanted to drink Coca-C, but then she asked him with particr hesitation: Can I drink Coca-C when Im pregnant? Will carbonated drinks be bad for the baby? Adn Rouco reassures: With a few sips it will be fine. Estre Berrocal took a couple of sips and really stopped drinking. The lights in the theater dimmed, the dark screen opposite lit up, and the movie began after a brief announcement. Estre Berrocal chose the film, a romanticedy. The first part is quite funny, but the film bes a bit poignant in the second half, when Estre Berrocal bes more emotional after her pregnancy and cant help but shed tears. Adn Roucos mind was not on the movie all the time, so he quickly noticed Estre Berrocals mood and took her head in his big hands, pushing it to his shoulder. Estre Berrocal rubbed her wet eyes against her shoulder. Finally, in the film, the hero proposes to the heroine in a helicopter, which is very romantic. Estre Berrocal was again moved to tears. In the darkness, Adn Rouco reached out and dropped his fingers into the corners of her eyes, gently wiping away her tears. Estre Berrocal was buried in his arms. Leaving the theater, Adn Rouco asked, Was it that moving? Estre Berrocals eyes were still red: You dont understand. Women are more emotional creatures than men, and men are indifferent to many romantic movies, as is the case with Adn Rouco, because they are convinced that it would never happen to them, and that the movies are fake. They walked through the mall and entered a mother and baby products store, where a saleswoman enthusiastically enticed them in. It turns out that Estre Berrocal was especially interested in seeing the products for mother and baby and listened attentively as the shopper presented them to her. Adam Roucos brow furrowed slightly as he stood next to her, somewhat ufortably. Miss, look, this stroller, it can sleep children from one to two years old, its an imported stroller, its on special offer, do you think you and your husband want to buy one to stay? Estre Berrocal, caught by the cute little car, asked the man next to her: Adam, shall we go ahead and buy it, its on sale today? Adn Rouco hastened: If you like it, well take it. The guide smiled: How generous the gentleman is, he loves his wife at first sight. Estre Berrocal blushed when the guide added, So, maam, shall we go see something else? Yes. After buying a lot, Adn Rouco left an address for his store to send directly to his home and Estre Berrocal was in a good mood when she left the family store. Hey Adam, would we be buying too soon? Its not early, the baby says itsing. Adn Rouco raised his wrist to check the time on his wristwatch, it was already lunchtime, and asked: What do you want to eat? Estre Berrocal thought about it and said: I would like a Fabada, I dont know if they have it in this mall. Chapter 277: Whitehead in the first snow on their backs In the colorful bar, on the swinging dance floor, Are Rouco, dressed in a tight ck leather choke, dances with the men around her. The men, who from time to time tried to approach her to scrounge, were pushed back by Are Roucos index finger against her shoulder, and the men were not at all offended, but rather enjoyed such a wild ride. In the eyes of men, women who are too good at sex are often uninteresting and prefer to seek excitement. Are Rouco went down to the dance floor for three sets, finally tired and much calmer in her anger, before returning to the bar and ordering a Mortito with the bartender. After taking a couple of sips of her Motito, Vanesa Bartolom came over with thetest ck Chanel bag and sat down next to her. Vanesa Bartolome was Adn Roucos ex-girlfriend and knew Are Rouco. Even after Vanesa Bartolome broke up with Adn Rouco, she maintained contact with Are Rouco from time to time. Miss Vanessa, what would you like to drink? Vanesa Bartolome said to the waiter: A whiskey. Whats the matter, little princess, are you in a bad mood? Are you inviting me to the bar to talk about it? asked Vanesa Bartolom with a smile. Are Roucos fists clenched tightly at the thought of Estre Berrocal, and she bit her lip, Miss Vanesa, do you know my brothers current wife, Estre Berrocal? Vanesa Bartolom was stunned, it seemed that Are Rouco had a grudge against Estre Berrocal? I know her, whats wrong, did she offend you? I just gave her a gentle push, her belly is now about to fail and my brother mes me, even my father speaks in favor of Estre Berrocal, everyone is on her side, whats the difference!.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Are Roucos tone, increasingly agitated, and a dark pleasure shed in Vanesa Bartoloms eyes, So, did you ask me out to the bar for Estre Berrocal?. Miss Vanesa, I really hate her, I hate her to death, before she came, my father was strict with me, but he certainly loved me, but now . my father is going to give half his name to Estre Berrocal, Se ?orita Vanesa, what do you think this is all about? Are Rouco cried and threw herself into the arms of Vanesa Bartolom, who stroked her head and asked with a frown, Are you sure your father wants to give Estre Berrocal half of the property in his name? Even if Fresco Rouco liked Estre Berrocal, he was not rted to her, so why would Fresco Rouco give half of his property to someone he was not rted to? Are Rouco choked back a sob, I dont know why, but my father and Estre Berrocal knew each other so well, I always felt that my father looked at her more than his own daughter, Miss Vanesa, what did I do wrong, why did my father do this to me? Vanesa Bartolom reassured: Of course you have done nothing wrong, Estre Berrocal is not your fathers daughter, why would she keep half of the property? Miss Vanessa, what the hell am I supposed to do? Im not happy I hate Estre Berrocal so much for showing up Because of her, my father and brother have started ming me too Vanesa Bartolom had a dark look on her face: We have to think a lot about this? Did you just say that Estre Berrocal cant keep the baby in her womb?. Yes, the doctor said he rmended abortion, but I dont know if they will insist on the baby. That means that son, perhaps, it is still possible, Are, now you are guilty of having harmed Estre Berrocal and her son, and you hate her so much that if in the future she were to give birth to that son, her position in Adam Roucos heart would be even greater, and it would only be more He is living happily, taking half of your fathers fortune with ease, why, can you really live with that? Are Roucos fingertips, clenched in the palm of her hand, gritted her teeth with hatred: No, Ill never make it that easy for you. She was already in hell, why should Estre Berrocal be in the clouds enjoying great happiness? Then lets do it once and for all, and put an end to the child in her womb, once and for all. Are Roucos watery eyes fluttered violently with some panic and rm, only to be quickly reced by a great wave of hatred. But if I do that, my brother wont let me go. Vanesa Bartoloms red lips curved charmingly, Of course your brother must not know. Vanesa Bartolom leaned close to Are Roucos ear and whispered softly. Adn Rouco took Estre Berrocal to Fabada and Estre Berrocal only wanted to eat vegetables, so the scene turned into Estre Berrocal taking care of the vegetables and Adn Rouco taking care of the meat. Adn Rouco offered Estre Berrocal two pieces of meat in her bowl, and Estre Berrocal shook her head in disgust at the meat. She has a reaction to pregnancy, cant smell any fish and loves vegetables. When he had eaten his fill, Estre Berrocal asked Adn Rouco with a smile on her chin, You look strange today. Hmm? Wheres the weirdness? Well, hes particrly submissive and spends weekday hours shopping with me doing all this boring stuff, I always feel like youve done something wrong. why the hell? Adn Rouco hitched his thin lips, Mr. Adn is good to Mrs. Rouco, and you need a reason? When we left the restaurant, there was a gray sky outside and small snowkes were already falling. Its almost New Years Eve, the roads are decorated with lights and its snowing, so its especially festive. The road, already wet, was snowing little by little, with no tendency to stop. Adam Rouco looked at the falling snow and said, This is the first snow of the year in The Holy City. Really? Then well have to walk into the snow. It is said that lovers who turn white with the first snow can stay together for the rest of their lives. They had no umbre and Estre Berrocal had no shoes that could tread water. Adn Rouco approached her, condescended to squat down, held out his hand and patted her on the shoulder: Get in, Ill take you. Estre Berrocaly sweetly on his neck and climbed onto his erect back. Adn Rouco wrapped his arms around the crook of her legs and held her firmly behind his back. Estre Berrocal leaned crookedly on his shoulder, wrapping one hand around his neck and stretching out the other to catch the falling white snowkes. They were in the snow, walking for who knows how long, when Estre Berrocal suddenly leaned over his shoulder, stared at him and said, Adam, you have all white hair. Pedestrians on the street, watching them. After all, Adn Rouco is too handsome and, carrying Estre Berrocal, a young couple passing in front of them, the girl twisted her boyfriends arm andined in a joking tone: Look that he is her boyfriends boyfriend, and look at you, who hates it when he drags you Not to be outdone, the boy said with deliberate venom, Then you dont even notice how thin his girlfriend is, shes not like you, you cant even hold her. Who are you talking about! Do you want to sleep in the living room tonight? The young couple scrambled in the snow and ran out in front of each other. Estre Berrocal, however, leaned on Adn Roucos shoulder and said, Adn, Im d to have you. Chapter 278: Lorenzo Rouco appears! Estre Berrocal leaned on his shoulder and they chatted, talking a lot. Adn Rouco remains silent. Estre Berrocal reached out and gently cupped his face, asking curiously, Adam, why are you ignoring me? Adn Rouco did not answer him, he only asked, Is it cold?. Estre Berrocal shook her head, Im not cold. He reached out his little hand and caught several snowkes, then mischievously pushed the cold little hand towards Adam Roucos neck. Estre Berrocal looked at him with a smile, Are you cold?. Adn Rouco, however, hugged her even tighter, turning her gently against his body and carrying her more firmly, and only returned two words in an affectionate tone, Begging to be beaten. Estre Berrocal helped the unmelted white snowkes in her short ck hair and brushed them aside with a wave of her hand. Adam, your hair is really all white. All I got was a faint hmm from the man. Estre Berrocal leaned close to his ear and said, I have heard that lovers who turn white with the first snows will turn white in old age. But sometimes I wonder if you are eight years older than I am, and when we get to old age, you will go before me, and then I will be so lonely and even forlorn. Adam Rouco paused in his stride, nced slightly sideways, through the wind and snow, at the small woman he carried on his shoulder and said, in a single word, I will not leave you before. His look, unmistakably serious. Estre Berrocal didnt notice and just rambled on, Then you have to keep your word, if you leave first by then, I find an old partner again! If I go before you, Ill take you before I go. Adn Rouco, you are so cruel that I suddenly regret having married you. Youre so unintelligent that if I leave, youre going to get bullied, and Im doing it for your sake. Estre Berrocal leaned over his shoulder, looked at the handsome side of his face and, for no apparent reason, smiled sweetly.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. It was after 7 p. m. when we returned to The Vis at Repulse Bay and a thin white nket wrapped the roofs of the houses outside. Estre Berrocal offered: Dont you want to eat boiled eggs with mugwort tonight? Im a little sleepy and Id like to take a bath and go to bed afterwards. Adn Roucos eyes darkened slightly and he said, Its okay not to eat for a day, the doctor says youre fine, go take a shower and go to bed early. Maybe Adn Rouco was too good at hiding it, or maybe Estre Berrocal trusted him too much to suspect anything. Im not going to eat then, Im going to take a shower oh. Hmm. Estre Berrocal took a shower and went straight to bed. Adn Rouco went to the studio to take care of his work and she stayed in bed for a while before falling asleep. In the studio, Adn Rouco phoned Santino Yepes. Make arrangements to schedule the abortion for this week. After hanging up the phone, Adn Rouco stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking out at the falling snowkes with a cold gaze that contained a great sadness. In an instant, Estre Berrocal heard Adn Rouco calling her. Po, po? Estre Berrocal frowned, felt an itch on her face, reached up to push the mans face and mumbled, Well stop Im still trying to sleep The mans thin lips, had intermittently fallen on her cheeks and lips. Estre Berrocals eyes snapped open at the breathlessness of the kiss. Well Reach out, push it. The man in front of her, his eyebrows full of tenderness, looked at her with a smile, Good morning. Estre Berrocal shuddered and got goose bumps. Wait what did Adn Rouco just call her, Po? This, this, this This man is not Adn Rouco! You, youre another personality? Nor was it Jerold Rouco, who could never have called her Po, nor could he have said good morning to her with such gentleness. The other man sped her in his arms, his dark eyes burning with affection as he said, word for word, Im Lorenzo Rouco, you can call me Lorenzo, Im more than happy. The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she got goose bumps. Lorenzo Rouco? Estre Berrocal recalled, Yo, we met once!. Lorenzo Rouco smiled slightly; they had met more than once. Still, it was enough for him to remember that they had met once. Estre Berrocal stood up and stared at him, Was it you who called me, called me Po, back in S.? Lorenzo Rouco was frank enough to admit: Yes. When she stepped back a little, he moved closer until, as Estre Berrocal approached the edge of the bed and almost fell off, Lorenzo Rouco wrapped his arms around her slender waist and pulled her back. Am I so scary to you that you have to be so far away from me? Estre Berrocal felt tremendously ufortable, even though that man shared a body with Adn Rouco, and Lorenzo Rouco, technically, was Adn Rouco, but Estre Berrocal could not get past the point in her mind and pushed him slightly away, saying. You, donte near me, you stay out of it. This Lorenzo Rouco, by the looks of it, gets along better than Jerold Rouco, but Estre Berrocal doesnt know him yet and doesnt know how to get along with him. She pulled up the sheets and got out of bed in anger, with the result that wherever she went, Lorenzo Rouco followed her. Estre Berrocal was unable to call Esteban Zaragosa at any time while he was under surveince. Estre Berrocal had been walking from one side of the house to the other for more than half an hour, with her head in her hands, saying: I beg you to stop following me. Lorenzo Rouco approached her with a vaguely pained expression under his eyes, Are you trying to call the doctor to have me put back in jail? Estre Berrocal was astonished: You, how did you know? No, of course I didnt. Lorenzo Rouco took her small hand in his and said, Dont kill me, okay? I just want to be with you. Estre Berrocal: This Lorenzo Rouco is so different from the character of Adn Rouco and Jerold Rouco! I cant believe how soft it is! If Jerold Rouco had known she was going with Esteban Zaragosa, he would have tied her up, but this Lorenzo Rouco, with all the pleading and tenderness in his eyes Estre Berrocal bit her lip, took a deep breath and said, Yo, I can stop calling, but. can you tell me why youre out all of a sudden? Normally, when Adn Rouco is extremely sad and upset, I show up. Very sad and upset? But yesterday, Adam was fine. Adam was in a normal mood yesterday. Besides, that time in S. Adam was also in a good mood. Lorenzo Rouco exined, What happened yesterday, Im not sure, but the time in S., it was because he was in the bathroom showering and he saw the burn on his right arm and he was curious about that burn scar and because his conscience took him, I was in the bathroom that day. Estre Berrocal frowned: Burns? What do the burns on Adams right arm have to do with you?. Lorenzo Roucos eyes were suddenly fixed on hers: We met, not once, but three times. What did you say? We met when you were fourteen. Chapter 279: Clearly it was me who met you first Estre Berrocal looked at the man in front of her in astonishment, he was lying to get close to her, wasnt he? I, I tell you oh, Im not going to let you hog Adams body and never let Adam appear just because you say that Lorenzo Rouco took a step closer to her, his eyes full of loss, Now, can we not talk about him?. Estre Berrocal gets confused and doesnt mention Adn, so she has nothing to talk to him about! But Estre Berrocal looked at the pain in Lorenzo Roucos eyes and felt a little sad. I know you dont believe me, nor that weve met before, even more than once, ten years ago. Estre Berrocal looked at him with a scrutinizing eye for a moment, saw that he didnt seem to be lying, and asked, But if we met, why dont I remember you? Ten years ago, she was fourteen years old and Adn Rouco was twenty-two. Isnt that the year in which Adn Roucos personality changed abruptly? Maybe we can get something out of Lorenzo Rouco. You said weve met twice, where have we met? Lorenzo Rouco stared at her and said, Is it true that when Im done I will be worthless to you? Do you like Adn Rouco that much? Estre Berrocal justified it by saying: I am Adn Roucos wife and of course I like it. But it was me who met you for the first time. Estre Berrocal froze when her cell phone rang and it was Vanesa Bartolom calling. He looked at Lorenzo Rouco before hesitating for a moment before picking up the phone. What are you calling me for? As Estre Berrocal sounded cold, Vanesa Bartolomughed lightly, I just wanted to ask you out, do you have to be so hostile to me? He growled, Miss Vanessa, we have nothing to talk about, lets dispense with the meeting. Since you wonte out to see me, Ill have to make a big deal out of Adam Roucos split personality, and then you wont me me for being ruthless. Vanessa Bartolom! Vanesa Bartolom was calm and collected, pointing to Estre Berrocal: See you at the cafe in Parque de Libertad. That said, he hung up the phone. Estre Berrocal looked at Lorenzo Rouco, who was next to her, and said: Im going out now, dont follow me. But Lorenzo Rouco kept following her and Estre Berrocals head was spinning: I beg you, stop following me. In the event that Vanesa Bartolom sees Lorenzo Rouco, Adams dual personality status is reinforced. I send you there, I dont follow you. Estre Berrocal was half convinced: Really?. Lorenzo Rouco responded in a muffled voice. Lorenzo Rouco drove Estre Berrocal to the door of the Neb bar in Parque de Libertad, where Estre Berrocal sat in the passenger seat and told him: Wait for me in the car, but dont get in. Only after the warning, Estre Berrocal got out of the car and entered the Neb bar. As soon as he entered, he saw Vanesa Bartolom, who was sitting drinking coffee. Vanesa Bartolom cast a faint nce at Estre Berrocal and smiled softly, I knew you woulde. Vanesa Bartolom, what do you want, when you disliked Adn and abandoned him, how can you now have the audacity to threaten me with this and hurt Adn?. It is not in my nature, of course, to harm Adam, but if he insists on not cooperating, I will have to. Estre Berrocal frowned, What do you mean?. How about I help him keep the secret forever if you let Adam Rouco? Estre Berrocal scoffed: Vanesa Bartolome, what good would it do you if I left Adn?. When I found out about Adams illness, I admit that I was scared, but now I realize that I still love him, even with this illness, so Im going to go back to him, and as for you, Estre Berrocal, its time for you to leave him. The fairer Vanesa Bartolom speaks, the more ridiculous she seems to Estre Berrocal. You abandoned Adam so simply when you wanted to, and now that you want to go back to him, do you think someone else is going to give way to you, Vanessa Bartolome, on what grounds? Wouldnt you be too arrogant? On what basis? On the basis that I know the secrets of Adn Rouco, on the basis that I am worthy of Adn Rouco and you, Estre Berrocal, are not worthy of him, from head to toe. Estre Berrocal picked up the ss of tap water in front of her, stood up and sprayed Vanesa Bartolom directly on the head. Ah Estre Berrocal! A ss of water sprayed Vanesa Bartoloms delicate makeup. Estre Berrocal stared at her and said, word for word: Everyone can say that I am not good enough for Adn Rouco, but you, you are not worthy of saying that, because the person in the world who is not good enough for Adn is you, Vanesa Bartolome! You! Vanesa Bartoloms face turned red and white with anger and she suddenly squeezed his wrist: Estar Berrocal, youre not leaving!. Does Miss Vanessa have anything else to say?N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Arent you afraid that I will make public the situation of Adn Rouco? Estre Berrocal looked at her with contempt: Someone like you, even if I left Adn, you would still hurt Adn because you love him but you cant, Vanesa Bartolome, I havee today just to tell you clearly that I will not leave Adn Rouco, whatever means you use. Enraged, Vanesa Bartolom raised her hand to p Estre Berrocal in the face, only to be stopped in mid-air by a strong hand. Vanesa Bartolomes wrists felt as if they had been crushed, and her features tightened with pain. Estre Berrocal looked up and saw Lorenzo Rouco: What are you doing here?. Lorenzo Rouco raised his dark eyes, If I donte closer, wont you be intimidated by this woman? Vanesa Bartolom gritted her teeth in pain and red at the man in front of her: Adn Rouco! Let go of me. Lorenzo Rouco grabbed Vanesa Bartoloms wrists and squeezed them, snapping them, with no intention of letting go. Estre Berrocal thought Lorenzo Rouco was kind, but the light in his eyes was cold and severe, as if he wanted to quarter Vanesa Bartolom. Estre Berrocal, fearful that something might happen and that Vanesa Bartolom might notice that something was wrong with her, took Lorenzo Roucos hand: Forget it, lets not bother her, lets go home. Only then Lorenzo Rouco released Vanesa Bartolom, but with a cold warning: If you try anything else, Ill kill your hand. Vanesa Bartoloms face turned white and she was paralyzed with shock. Estre Berrocal pulled Lorenzo Rouco and ran out of the cafeteria. All along the way, Lorenzo Rouco stared at the small hand she was actively tugging at, the corner of his mouth twisted. When she was almost in the car, Lorenzo Rouco suddenly stopped, grabbed her arm and hugged her. Estre Berrocals head, held in her arms. Lorenzo Rouco ? If I had been in your life before, would you have fallen in love with me? Estre Berrocal froze, and Lorenzo Rouco, who had long gone unanswered, chuckled softly to himself, looked at her and said, I know you want that man back, but can you spend my birthday with me before you throw me out? Estre Berrocal was curious: After your birthday? Isnt your birthday the same day as Adams?. Of course not. Estre Berrocal asked, So. when is your birthday? The day after tomorrow, spend your birthday with me, okay? Perhaps it was the sincerity of Lorenzo Roucos gaze that softened Estre Berrocals heart. Okay, but keep your word, Ill spend your birthday with you and let Adam reappear. Lorenzo Roucoughed bitterly and said, The person who could make Adn Rouco reappear is not me, its you. Chapter 280: What do you want? You. Estre Berrocal continued the question all the way to the car: What exactly did you mean by that statement just now? What do you mean, the person who can make Adam reappear is me? How do I make hime out?. Lorenzo Roucos dark eyes bored into hers: From now until I leave, we cannot mention that mans name for a moment, now you belong only to me. Estre Berrocal calms down. Lorenzo Rouco started the car and, after a moment, Estre Berrocal looked at him and asked curiously, So, can I ask you a question?. As long as its not about that person, its fine. Why do you like me so much? Weve even met twice before, but you dont like me that much. This Lorenzo Rouco, whom she liked, she felt, very strongly and intensely, nothing less than that of Adn Rouco. Lorenzo Rouco looked at her deeply and said, If it werent for you, Adam Rouco and I would probably be dead. Estre Berrocals heart stuttered, You mean I saved you once?. Yes, that was the first time I met you too. What the hell is going on here? Lorenzo Rouco began slowly, Ten years ago, Adn Rouco, who suffered from depression, created a self to bear his depression and sadness for him, and whenever he was sad, I appeared, but when he lost consciousness and forgot his sadness, I became the one who fell into depression and sadness, I appeared for his emotions, and the one who bore his The one who bears all the pain and suffering has always been me. So is this what Dr. Esteban is referring to, that when a person feels overwhelmed and is unwilling to ask for help, the brain automatically turns on its self-defense and protection and splinters another personality to take on the task for him? Estre Berrocals heart, throbbing with pain. His heart went out to Adam, who was so helpless, and to Lorenzo Rouco, who was by Adams side throughout his depression. So what happened, how did you meet me? That year, I thought about dying. Lorenzo Roucos thoughts go back ten years The night was thick and deep, and he took a step toward the sea, about to be swallowed up by those rising waves, when a shout came from not far away. Hey! A girl quickly ran to him and pulled him to his feet, Youre crazy! Do you know its dangerous? The girl grabbed his arm and struggled to pull him back to the beach. Youre not trying to kill yourself, are you? How old are you and you want to seek death? It was a dark night, and there was no half moon on the beach; they could only see the silhouettes of the others, hear their voices, but not see their faces. Lorenzo Rouco sat on the beach with the girl and said: I am but a shadow of a man, and no one will care if I die. The girl snorted andughed out loud and said, How can that be, you dont have a family? Besides, who would describe themselves as a shadow, you are what you are, youre not going to be anyones shadow. You must still be young, too bad you would have died today if I hadnt pulled you. I have no family or friends in . I was a little embarrassed. Suddenly, the girl reached out and tugged his arm, touched his hand, shook it, and said cheerfully, My name is Estre Berrocal, and I dont have many friends, so why dont we be friends? He stiffened for a moment. Not far away, faint lights and shouting can be heard. Estre! Estre Berrocal! Estre Berrocal got up from the beach in a hurry and said, My stepmother hase to see me, Im not going to talk to you anymore, I have to run home first or she will surely say something bad about me in front of my father. Estre Berrocal turned around and ran out, then turned to him and asked, By the way, whats your name? I It has no name. Tell you what, Ill be here waiting for you tomorrow and Ill tell you then, my name. It has not figured out what it should call itself.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Estre Berrocalughed: Youre a funny guy, well, Ille back here tomorrow if Im free, Im leaving!. Estre Berrocal thought for half a day and finally remembered that night: So it was you, that night?. Then, I was on that beach, waiting for you for many days, why didnt youe? Estre Berrocal recalled: The next day I had a bad cold, my father was not at home, Doria Guilln did not take me to the doctor, it went on for a long time, the cough turned into pneumonia, I stayed at home for half a month and then I forgot about it . Lorenzo Roucos knuckles on the steering wheel, blue and white, hands clenched into fists, Doria Guilln? Your stepmother? How dare she do this to you? Estre Berrocal just felt the bond between them was so incredible, if she hadnt had a bad cold at the time, maybe she would have gone to see him the next day, wouldnt it have been a different possibility, between them? Estre Berrocal has mixed feelings with Lorenzo Rouco, she loves Adn Rouco, but Lorenzo Rouco is part of Adn Rouco, she is not indifferent to Lorenzo Rouco, she loves all of Adn Rouco, including the split personality of Adn Rouco, all of this is Adn Rouco. That night, he saved not only Lorenzo Rouco, but also Adn Rouco. They are one and the same. Estre Berrocal asked again, And then?. Then,ter, I found your house, but it suddenly caught fire and I feared you were inside, so Estre Berrocals eyes fluttered wildly as she looked at him incredulously, So, the man who saved me ten years ago, it was you?. Estre Berrocal never imagined that the older brother who saved her from the fire would be another Adn Rouco personality. You saved me, why didnt you wait for me to wake up? After I took you to the hospital, I stayed outside the resuscitation room to keep an eye on you, but I also choked on the smoke, passed out and didnt wake up, and I think it was Adn Rouco who woke up at that moment, otherwise I wouldnt havee to see you. Estre Berrocals eyes warmed slightly: Lorenzo Rouco, thank you. If it hadnt been for him then, she would have burned to death in that fire. In the evening, Lorenzo Rouco came out of the bathroom and saw Estre Berrocal sitting on the bed waiting for him. He slept in the guest room and Lorenzo Rouco was a little surprised that she had gone to his room to wait for him. Estre Berrocals cheeks blushed when she saw that she was only wearing a loose bathrobe over her body. He approached her with a yful look and asked, Did youe here because you wanted to sleep with me? Estre Berrocal got out of bed in a jiffy and said, Yo, I came just to see the wound on your right arm. That was it, he was hurt because of her. Lorenzo Rouco, however, said with extreme coldness: You have to pity me and have pity because I saved your life. Is it wrong for me to care about the person who saved my life? Why do you reject my concern for you out of the room of your heart? Dr. Esteban said that every DID patient, deep down, longs to be loved and healed, and if each of his split personalities were perfectly healed and his heart opened, his disease, perhaps, would be cured without the need for a cure. Lorenzo Rouco must have been very tired and bitter after all the pain he endured for Adn Rouco at that time. Lorenzo Rouco looked at her deeply and said in a deep voice: You know very well that I cannot deny you, but your concern is something I would rather not have if it were not love. What I want, you cannot give. What do you want? You. Estre Berrocal stood there, frozen in ce. Lorenzo Rouco closed his eyes and said: You dont have to feel sorry for me because I saved your life, you also saved mine once, we are even. Estre Berrocals nose was a little sore, I dont know if she was moved by his words, her eyes were red-rimmed. But what kind of person tells like that, we both saved each others lives, how can we call it a tie, we saved each others lives, so we are also each others friends, arent we?. Lorenzo Roucos hand, clutching the towel, paused slightly and his eyes darkened. He pursed his thin lips, his voice gravelly with a hint of coldness, But I dont want to be your friend. Chapter281 : When I met you Estre Berrocal looked at her back, somewhat helplessly, and her heart shuddered inexplicably. Estre Berrocals heart could not rest at the thought of his desperate race to the fire to save her. This man, Lorenzo Rouco, is also Adn Rouco. You dont want to be my friend, but I want to be your friend, and from now on, I am your friend, and it is useless for you to refuse. Estre Berrocal approached him and spoke to him in a soft voice, approaching his right arm to examine the burn scar. That mark, even after ten years, is still instantly recognizable as a burn, and it must have hurt a lot at the time. Estre Berrocal looked down at the wound, her eyes were hot, she sniffled and said, What a fool you are, it was just a one-time encounter, why did you try so hard to save me?. Lorenzo Rouco looked at her and said, word for word: Because the first friend I had when I came into the world was you, and you told me that I was nobodys shadow and that I also had the right to live. It was also the girl in front of me who said that it was a shame that he was dead, and that was why she felt it had a meaning to live. Estre Berrocals tears, breaking, fell on her burn. She walked over to him and hugged him tightly. Lorenzo Rouco really thank you. If he had not saved her in the first ce, she would not have survived to this day, much less met Adam, nor Adams other personality, Lorenzo Rouco. Seeing her fall into tears, Lorenzo Roucos brow furrowed and he reached out his hand to gently wipe away her tears, saying in a deep voice: I did not save you to make you cry. Estre Berrocal burst into tears, looked at him with teary eyes and said, Im crying because Im excited, not because Im sad. Lorenzo Rouco, with his dark eyes fixed on her, said, For the time I met you. -It was also the moment he came into the world and had his first heartbeat. Estre Berrocals tears, uncontroble, flowed again. But Lorenzo Rouco said: Dont cry. Early the next morning, Estre Berrocal woke up and went downstairs to find a hearty breakfast on the table. He went downstairs and Lorenzo Rouco came out of the kitchen with two tortis. You did all this, huh? Well, I dont know what you like to eat, so I made a variety. Estre Berrocal smiled, sat down and said graciously, Im not picky, I love everything. Lorenzo Rouco served her a te of shrimp and Estre Berrocal took it: Thank you. Estre Berrocal took a bite and praised: How fresh, how well you do it. Lorenzo Rouco uses a knife and fork to cut a freshly sliced ck pepper steak into small bite-sized pieces that, once cut, are pushed in front of Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal was ttered: Dont cut it for me, you eat it, Ill do it. Lorenzo Rouco, moving gracefully to cut the torti, said in a calm, light voice, I like to be nice to you. Estre Berrocals lips curled up and her heart warmed. Lorenzo Rouco prepared a big breakfast and Estre Berrocal had a big appetite and ate a lot. Since Lorenzo Rouco didnt go to the office today because of his personality change, Estre Berrocal had breakfast and then had nothing to do, slumping on the table and reading a book. The body was suddenly picked up from behind in a horizontal embrace. Hey? Estre Berrocal was picked up by Lorenzo Rouco, who blinked teary-eyed and asked curiously, Why are you hugging me all of a sudden? Without speaking, Lorenzo Rouco carried her into the bedroom and thenid her on the bed, where he himselfy down, leaning over the bed, stretching out his long arms and wrapping her in his. Observe. Estre Berrocal was amused: Why do you have to make that face?. You lean on my arms, read a book and I watch you.N?velDrama.Org content. Estre Berrocals face heats up and she hurries to redirect her eyes to the book. That he was surprised when the big hand pushed the book away: Po, you have it upside down. The mind of Estre Berrocal, who is no longer in the book at all. Lorenzo Rouco is also very warm! Estre Berrocal suddenly remembered that Jerold Rouco was theplete opposite of Lorenzo Roucos attitude towards her and asked with a frown, By the way, did you know of Jerold Roucos existence? Well, just know that he wants to be the gram master, and he even wants to put me and Adn Rouco to sleep forever. Why would I be anything but you? Its a hostile personality, caused by the red emotion inside Adam Rouco, the red emotion, which represents all the disturbing emotions like irritability and belligerence, and Jerold Rouco was born for the purpose of killing Adam Rouco, but its also because inside Adam Rouco, he wants to kill himself. Estre Berrocal looked at him: And you? I was triggered by the blue mood that Adam Rouco has inside, which means depression, sadness and all the other negative emotions, and Im at both extremes with Jerold Rouco. Estre Berrocal buried herself in his chest, wrapped her arms around his waist and said sullenly, Youre really the Adam of twenty-two, arent you? Lorenzo Roucos hands stiffened and he finally returned the hug gently. Lorenzo Roucos thin lips, pressed against his forehead, were mute: I wont make Adam Rouco sleep forever, like Jerold Rouco, and I know that one day I will disappearpletely, but will you promise me to stay with you, a little longer? Tears welled up in Estre Berrocals eyes, and her palm, pressed against her heart, said, Lorenzo, you are not going to disappear at all, even if you never appear again, you will always live here, whether it is Jerold Rouco or you, or Adam, you are all here. The third day of Lorenzo Roucos appearance was his birthday. What do you want to do for your birthday? Lorenzo Rouco said: I will spend it as I wish as long as you are with me. Estre Berrocal took his hand and said, Then lets go out and spend some time, youve been here a few times not easily, I dont think youve seen the city well or eaten the food there. Good. When we got to the car, Estre Berrocal said, Why dont I show you my alma mater, the high school I went to, and the street behind it has a particrly good selection of food. Naturally, Lorenzo Rouco did not refuse; he had long wanted to see the world in which Estre Berrocal had lived. The lunch, which took ce in a restaurant near IES La Ciudad Santa, came to an end when Estre Berrocal suddenly said she had to go to the bathroom and Lorenzo Rouco tried to apany her, but stopped her. Lorenzo Rouco waited about ten minutes, saw that she had not arrived and called her. Estre Berrocal answered the phone and said, Ill be right back, wait oh, the bathroom is a little crowded. But when Estre Berrocal reappeared, she was carrying a small cardboard box that looked like a birthday cake. Lorenzo Roucos eyes deepened, only to hear Estre Berrocal say, Lorenzo Rouco, happy birthday. Chapter 282: Revenge Lorenzo Rouco stared at the girl who smiled at him with bright eyes and teeth, his dark eyes fixed on her, the deepest part of his pupils reflecting her small figure, full of light. Just like his chest, full as if overflowing, he had never felt so full and content. Estre Berrocal ced the cake she had just bought on the table: Open it and see. Lorenzo Rouco reached out and carefully opened the carton, fearing to break the soft cake inside. When he opened it, the cardboard box contained, among other things, a small standing snowman cake. The little snowman is festive and cute with a red Christmas hat on his head. Estre Berrocal ced the candle, lit it and said, Make your wish. Lorenzo Rouco drew his lips into a smile, thinking that what he really desired in his heart was unlikely toe true. His real desire was to be with her all the time, to be with her. Estre Berrocal sang the birthday song softly and after Lorenzo Rouco made his wish, she asked him, What did you wish for? I want to be with you always, to protect you, to take care of you. Will you help me fulfill my hearts desire? Estre Berrocal froze and looked at him for a long time. Lorenzo Rouco said, Fine, cut the cake. The conversation, brought to a climax. Lorenzo Rouco cut a piece of cake and handed it to Estre Berrocal, who wiped a handful of cream from her fingers and smeared it suddenly on the tip of her nose. There is something amusing and inexplicably contrasting about the cream of his nose and the cool, handsome appearance of Adn Rouco. As much as I want Adam toe back safe and sound, I dont want anything to happen to you guys either, I want you all to be okay. Lorenzo Rouco lowered his eyes slightly and took her hand, which was red with cold, in his. It was snowing outside and she had just gone out to buy him a cake, cold, I think. Lorenzo Rouco took her hand, brought it to his lips and breathed softly. Estre Berrocal sat across from him and looked at him with a wry smile. After lunch and birthday cake, Estre Berrocal took Lorenzo Rouco to see a movie. On the way to the movie, Lorenzo Roucos cell phone rings and the caller is Santino Yepes. Lorenzo Rouco leaned toward Estre Berrocals ear and whispered, Im going out to take a call. Estre Berrocal thought that Lorenzo Rouco had Adn Roucos cell phone and that the people he was talking to were the people Adn Rouco usually contacted, so Lorenzo Rouco would not know him. Do you want me to help you? Its not necessary. Lorenzo Rouco reached out and rubbed his head, got up and left the movie theater. Only when he left did Lorenzo Rouco pick up the phone. Santino Yepes said over the phone: Boss, the man you asked me to investigate, I have found him. The man who set the fire, Adriano Asencio, has confessed that it was Doria Guillen who gave him half a million dors to set Vi La familia Berrocal on fire. Okay, got it. Boss, didnt you know before who the arsonist was? How do you suddenly know the person who set the fire then? Lorenzo Rouco exins, I sent someone to look for the people who witnessed it then. Oh, so thats how it is. Santino Yepes asked no more questions despite the doubts in his mind, Boss, what are you going to do with this matter? Private or? Call the police, Doria Guillen tried to have Estre killed back in the day and Im not going to let her go free. Yes, Ill get right on it. Lorenzo Rouco was about to hang up when, suddenly, he changed his mind again and said: Wait, first send someone to bring me Doria Guillen. Yes. When Lorenzo Rouco ended the call and came back in and sat down next to Estre Berrocal, she asked, Who called? Did the other party feel something was wrong? No, it was Santino who called. Estre Berrocal breathed a sigh of relief: Oh, Santino is alone, nothing is wrong. In the dim light, Lorenzo Rouco stares at the small face of Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal had started to look at the big screen to watch the movie, but she felt a hot look, and as she turned her eyes, a dark shadow suddenly leaned in front of her and her lips were hot. Four lips, pressed together. Lorenzo Rouco kissed her. The bucket of popcorn that Estre Berrocal was holding slipped and slid to the floor, spilling everywhere. The man in front, hearing the movement, looked back and Estre Berrocal hurriedly pushed Lorenzo Rouco away with an embarrassed look on her face. He pretended to look at the big screen calmly, but in reality, his face had already burned. Fortunately, the theater was dimly lit, so he should not be able to see his embarrassment. Lorenzo Rouco remembers the kiss on his lips, soft and charming. He would love to have her like this. One movie, and when the big crucial plot cameter, Estre Berrocal couldnt get into it. It was aedy, and people in the theater wereughing out loud, but she couldntugh at all. In my head, all I could think about was that superficial kiss. She was lost in thought when the male voice in her ear suddenly approached, his voice low and soft as he asked, The popcorns spilled, can I get you another bucket? No, no, the film is almost finished anyway. Lorenzo Rouco replied in a light voice: Hmm. A day that passes quickly. In the afternoon, snowkes began to fall again outside. Along the way, Estre Berrocal asked, Where else would you like to go to spend the night?. Lorenzo Rouco took her in his arms, opened his coat and wrapped the little girl in it, hugging her tightly and saying: Its cold outside, lets go home. Estre Berrocal looked up at him from her arms, Im not cold, youre outside from time to time, Ill keep youpany. Lorenzo Rouco curved his thin lips, looked at the tip of his red, icy nose and said, But Im a little tired. Yes, too, you must be tired with three people living inside you, so lets go home and rest. Lorenzo Rouco drove Estre Berrocal back to The Vis at Repulse Bay before leaving the bedroom after watching Estre Berrocal fall asleep in bed. The call came from Santino Yepes: Boss, I have brought Doria Guilln.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Wait for me downstairs, Im on my way. Good. Santino Yepes is sitting in the Maybach, Doria Guilln in the back seat, strapped in and with her mouth taped shut, moaning and hissing but unable to make a sound. Lorenzo Rouco came down the stairs wearing a long ck coat, ck leather gloves on his hands, all solemn and cold. Lorenzo Rouco climbed into the car and sat down next to Doria Guillen, bending down and ripping the duct tape directly from the seal of his mouth. Doria Guilln, with bated breath, stared at him and shouted, Adn Rouco! Im telling you! Now Im thedy of the Tasis Group! If you touch me you are making an enemy of the whole Tasis Group and the Tasis Group! Lorenzo Rouco did not look away, his gaze was as cold as ice: You should have thought of this day ten years ago, when you sent your men to burn my wife to death. You how do you know Lorenzo Rouco growled coldly, when he had gone to Vi La familia Berrocal to look for Estre Berrocal, he had coincidentally found the perpetrator rushing out after starting the fire, which was already veryrge, and had rushed in to save Estre Berrocal, although he had let the person who had started the fire escape, but had firmly remembered the mans face. It is not toote for a gentleman to take revenge, and that is finally true for Lorenzo Rouco. Ten yearster, he has reappeared and what he wants most is to help Estre Berrocal get her revenge. The fire that almost killed Estre Berrocal, and that almost killed him too. Chapter 283: Abusing Doria Guillén! Drive and go to Las Catedrales Beach. When Doria Guilln found out she was going to Las Catedrales Beach, she stared at Lorenzo Rouco with panic on her face: What are you doing in Las Catedrales Beach? Let go of me, Adn Rouco I tell you! You cant kidnap me! I want to go back to the Tasis Group! I can call the police and have you arrested. Lorenzo Roucos thin lips curved as he shot her a look and teased, No need to call the police, naturally Ill take you to the police station tonight. What the hell do you want! When you sent someone to deliberately set a fire back then, of course I had to send you to the police station to turn yourself in. Doria Guillnughed with fear and coldness: You say I set the fire and I did it, Adn Rouco! Im going to get the bestwyer to face you. Save your breath, youd better pray youre safe now. Doria Guillen trembled, What are you doing! If anything happens to me the Tasis Group wille after you. Lorenzo Rouco put the tape back in his noisy mouth, leaned back in the car seat and closed his eyes.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Half an hourter, arrive at Las Catedrales Beach. Outside it was snowing heavily and the sea at ya de Las Catedrales was thick with snow and ice from the continuous snow days in La Ciudad Santa. Santino Yepes sat in the drivers seat and looked at Lorenzo Rouco: Boss? Lorenzo Rouco opened his eyes and got out of the car with long legs. In a car following them, several bodyguards in ck suits got out, opened the door of the Maybach and took Doria Guilln, who was tied up, out of the car. Doria Guilln let out a cry of oooooooooooooo. Santino Yepes asks: Boss, next Throw in Las Catedrales Beach, and when he confesses, when he is allowed to go up. In the white snowy night, the white snowkes fell on Lorenzo Roucos hair, eyebrows and shoulders The whole man became more and more cold and mncholic, exuding the gloom of an infernal shura. Santino Yepes gave the instruction and two of the bodyguards prepared Doria Guilln and threw her directly into the ice hole of Las Catedrales Beach. Doria Guillens entire body, except for her head, was soaked in the icy cold water. Oooooooooo Lorenzo Rouco intervened, slowly bent down in front of her and reached out to pull the tape directly from her mouth. Doria Guillens upper and lower teeth struggled against the cold, Ah . its cold! Adn Rouco please I really cant take it anymore. Doria Guillns face, purple from the cold. Lorenzo Roucos gaze was calm and unperturbed as he examined her, Why did you send someone to set the fire then? Because Because Estre Berrocal is Stefano Berrocals own daughter I, I can only let her die for me and my daughter to keep all of Stefano Berrocals properties Doria Guillens cold teeth gnashed and snapped. Lorenzo Rouco stood up and Doria Guilln shouted, Adn Rouco you tell them to get me out! Im going to freeze to death! Arent you afraid that the Tasis Group. Tasis Group is going toe after you! Lorenzo Rouco turned around with an expressionless face and said, Let him soak in the water for another half hour. Santino Yepes nodded, Yes, boss. Lorenzo Rouco got into his car and drove away from Las Catedrales Beach in the ck Maybach. When he returned to The Vis at Repulse Bay, Estre Berrocal had just woken up and was looking for him around the house. Lorenzo Rouco? Lorenzo Rouco Estre Berrocal is desperate, she fears that Lorenzo Rouco has disappeared because she is afraid that he will disappear. As she ran down the stairs, she was about to run out to him when she fell headfirst into his arms. Estre Berrocal smells a very cold and icy aura. Lorenzo Rouco, dyed by the wind and snow, returns from outside. Estre Berrocal cocked her head to one side and asked, Where were you in the middle of the night, you know I was worried. Lorenzo Roucos dark eyes looked deeply into her, Im sorry for worrying you. Estre Berrocal, seeing the snowkes on her shoulders, stood on tiptoe and reached out to push them away, calming her voice: Its good that youre back, dont suddenly disappear again in the middle of the night. Hmm. Lorenzo Rouco bends down and grabs the person in front of him in a horizontal embrace. Estre Berrocal leaned into his arms and asked, By the way, where have you been?. Lorenzo Rouco said, bluntly: He couldnt sleep, he went out to see the snow for a while. Estre Berrocal tilted her head to one side and looked out the window, it was already snowing heavily outside. I cant sleep now either, do you want me to go out with you for a while longer?. Lorenzo Rouco looked at her with a slight frown, Estre, are you taking pity on me?. I have never felt sorry for you, I just want to be kind to you. Look at you, its so hard to show up once, if youre still unhappy, wouldnt it be a wasted trip? Lorenzo Rouco kissed her on the forehead and said softly, If I could see you, I wouldnt havee at all. Estre Berrocals eyes lowered slightly and the corners of her lips curved. Lorenzo Rouco carried her to the bedroom window and set her down on the floor, then hugged her from behind and whispered, If you really want to see snow with me, do it here with me. Yes. Outside it was snowing heavily and a thinyer of fog had formed inside the ss. Lorenzo Rouco took his small hand from behind and wrote in one stroke on the fogged window. Estre Berrocal was curious: Write what? Lorenzo Rouco held his hand and wrote Lorenzo, happy birthday. Lorenzo Rouco leaned close to her ear and said, Today, is the day I met you. Estre Berrocals heart trembled. So your birthday The day I met you was the day I was reborn, so that day was my birthday, Estre, and I will always remember you for spending it with me, you were the first person who cared about me. Estre Berrocal turned around and hugged him tightly. Lorenzo Rouco sorry In the end, it was about asking for forgiveness. I am sorry you were not able to stay with him. Sorry, he chose the current Adn Rouco. Lorenzo Rouco gently patted the back of her neck and said, You dont need to say youre sorry, Im there for that man in the first ce, the man who is obsessed with you and who may know how to love and care for you more than I do. Lorenzo Rouco, promise me that even if you go back to your world, you wont be alone again, right? Okay, but I need you to help me with my birthday wish. Estre Berrocals red eyes rose to look at him nkly, Hmm?. Be happy with your life, and if Adn Rouco makes you unhappy, maybe someday he wille back. Estre Berrocals eyes, in a torrent of tears. Lorenzo Rouco She wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled down, her lips kissing his thin lips. On the first floor, the European pendulum struck midnight. Lorenzo Rouco says: Dont forget that this is the hour we met. He will continue to watch over her, out of sight, for as long as he can. He would never forget that night ten years ago, when there was no moon and the sky was not clear, but it was the most beautiful night he had ever known. That night was a golden breeze for him, a night he would never forget. Lorenzo Rouco, thanks for showing up Chapter284 : Arella Rouco Arrives to Apologize The Holy City was blessed with heavy snowfall, which fell for several days. This morning, atst, it has ceased, and the sun has appeared for the first time, warming the snow and ice. Estre Berrocal stares at the sleeping Adn Rouco for a long, long time. Fromst night until now, he has slept very, very soundly. Lorenzo Rouco is gone, but will it be Adn Rouco, or Jerold Rouco, who is now about to wake up? Estre Berrocal looked at him worriedly for half an hour. Adn Rouco slowly opened his heavy eyes, the sunlight stung him, but he also saw Estre Berrocal against the light. Star? Adam, youve finally woken up! Estre Berrocal threw herself at him and threw her arms around his neck. Adn Rouco leaned in and pulled back to embrace her as well. Have other personalities appeared? Estre Berrocal said, a little sadly: It was Lorenzo Rouco, Adn, you know? It turned out that the man who saved me was Lorenzo Rouco, and it was you. Adam Rouco froze slightly, he had never imagined that the man who had saved her ten years ago could be her other personality. Lorenzo Rouco it turned out to be him. Tears fell from Estre Berrocals eyes, He leftst night. Adn Rouco reached out with his fingertips and gently wiped away her tears, Im sorry. Estre Berrocal snuggled into his chest, closed her eyes, choked back a few sobs and said, Adam, Im a little sad. Adn Rouco kissed her temple and said sweetly, Good girl. Estre Berrocals phone rang for a moment and she suddenly remembered: Ah, yes, the news this morning said that Doria Guilln had been arrested by the police. It seems its still for the fire she set ten years ago. Adam Roucos eyes darkened and he said, This, I think, has to do with Lorenzo Rouco. Lorenzo Rouco? Well, he was the one who rushed into the fire to save you in the first ce, when he most likely saw the person who set the fire. Estre Berrocals heart was filled with a mixture of emotions, be it excitement, sadness or anguish. All these emotions intertwined and flooded her heart. Estre Berrocal called Esteban Zaragosa before Adn Rouco woke up. In a short time, Esteban Zaragosa arrived at The Vis of Repulse Bay. Adam, how are you? Adn Rouco nodded: Im fine, just a little tired. With alternating personalities, its normal for the body to feel tired. Estre Berrocal asked, Doctor Esteban, Lorenzo Rouco has told me that he appears whenever Adam is sad, and Jerold Rouco appears when Adam is very angry. What is the reason for all this?. Esteban Zaragosa exins: In medical terms, sadness and anger are two extreme emotions, a blue emotion produced by over-repression and a red emotion that desperately wants to be released, and in the case of people with multiple personality, when they are cynically very sad, the brain creates a new identity to be sad instead, and they themselves be oblivious or even unconscious to this sadness. Lorenzo Rouco, on the other hand, is the equivalent of such a being. In a way, Lorenzo Rouco is the twenty-two-year-old Adam Rouco. Estre Berrocal asked incredulously, Butst night, after saying goodbye to me, Lorenzo Rouco seemed to have really left, Dr. Esteban, will the personality leave too? To be precise, Lorenzo Rouco did not leave, he was cured by you and thus merged with the main frame. When Esteban Zaragosa left, Estre Berrocal stared at Adn Rouco and asked him, You were sad and thats why Lorenzo Rouco was there. But Adn, why are you suddenly so sad? What happened? Whats wrong? It is surprising that you know nothing about it. Adn Roucos phone rang and he pursed his thin lips as he said: Im going to take a call. Adn Rouco took the phone out of the room before picking it up. Santino Yepes said: Boss, the doctor for the abortion has been summoned for this Friday at 10 a. m.. Adn Roucos eyes fluttered and he gave an indifferent hmmm, I see. After hanging up the phone, he turned to look at Estre Berrocal in the bedroom with some pain in his eyes. It had not urred to him what to say to her about it. Estre Berrocal came out of the bedroom: Im going downstairs to make you breakfast. Adn Rouco pulled her gently and hugged her sweetly, Estre. Hmm? Adn Rouco closed his eyes and opened his lips, but could not resist saying it. He lightly released her, Its nothing, Ill get it ready for you. Estre Berrocal gently pushed him away and looked at him with a studied, amused look, I suddenly feel now that what Dr. Esteban said may be true, that you and Lorenzo Rouco. have really merged. Adn Roucoughed lightly and raised his hand to give him a chestnut on the forehead: Its normal for Lorenzo Rouco to be nice to you, isnt it normal for me to be nice to you? With a serious expression, Estre Berrocal reached out and wrapped her hand around his waist tightly, burying herself in his arms and murmuring, Adam, whatever happens from now on, were going to be good together. Well, no one can go back on their word. After Adn Rouco came to the office the next day, Fresco Rouco brought Are Rouco to the door to apologize. Estre Berrocal had just finished breakfast when Fresco Rouco hit Are Rouco on the leg with her crutches: Get on your knees and ask your sister-inw for forgiveness!. Estre Berrocal was not sure: Tio Dos, whats wrong?. Fresco Rouco sighed, Oh, Estre, Im sorry, its all because Are Rouco didnt know any better, thats why you Are Rouco fell to her knees and cried, Sister-inw Im sorry, its all my fault, I was too impulsive Estre Berrocal was even more confused: To Dos, Are, what are you doing? At that time, Are Rouco just pushed her in the hospital, and didnt the doctor say she was fine? Are Rouco grabbed Estre Berrocals leg with both hands and begged her: Sister-inw, can you let the brother not hate me? I didnt mean to, I pushed you without meaning to, but I didnt think it would make you lose your baby Estre Berrocal stiffened violently and her face went white. You, what did you say? She looked in surprise at Are Rouco, who was kneeling before her. Sister-inw you, you still dont know? Brother, brother said you suffered a lot to keep the baby, its all my fault, if I hadnt pushed you, this baby could have been saved Im sorry Sister-inw, you can forgive me.. Estre Berrocals feet and took a step back. Are you, are you kidding me?N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Are Roucos downcast eyes slid into a winning, grim smile, and when she looked up again, she knelt pitifully and said, Sister-inw so you didnt know? Im sorry I really didnt know Estre Berrocal stuck out her lips in a smile, Rx, said Adn, the doctor said Im fine, the baby. baby is fine. Unconsciously, he put his hand behind his back and looked at Are Rouco in disbelief. Are Rouco bit her lip and said, Sister-inw, dont you know? Brother has made an appointment for a doctor to operate on you Estre Berrocal plopped down on the sofa behind her. No it is not possible. Adam clearly stated that his son was fine and that nothing serious was wrong. Chapter 285: Something has happened to Estrella! Estre Berrocal sat on the stairs, hugging herself, in silence for a long, long time. In my ears, Are Roucos voice still echoes repeatedly. Dont you know? Brother has made an appointment for a doctor to operate on you Estre Berrocal remained seated for a long time with her ashen face. Is this child who cant keep after all? She closed her eyes softly and her tears, atst, slipped away. N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Estre Berrocal went to the hospital alone. Sitting in the doctors office, he looked at the test report and sighed: Miss Estre, this baby, it is better to abort it as soon as possible, it will do you less harm. You are still very young, there are many possibilities of having childrenter on. Estre Berrocal left the hospital in a state of emotional turmoil. He didnt want to go home and just walked aimlessly down the road. Unaware that he was on his way to a ruined church, he entered it, closed his eyes before the cross and prayed silently. Baby, mommy is sorry, if mommy had been more careful, you could havee to the human world, its my fault . you must go to the other world happily, next time, you will be reborn in my belly, I will protect you well. A ck van is parked not far from the church. Hey Miss Are, Estre Berrocal is in a hidden and deteriorated chapel, do you want to attack now? Dont show your face! Estre Berrocal was in the church for an unknown period of time, and when she left the church, her mouth was suddenly covered with a piece of cloth and she struggled desperately, but quickly became disoriented. Start it up! Stunned, Estre Berrocal did not know where she was and, when she awoke, she was blindfolded with a ck cloth and it was pitch dark. She tried to move, but found her hands and feet bound in a deadly manner. Who are you, what do you want? We dont want anything, were just following the orders of a man who wants you to disappear. Estre Berrocals heart fluttered: Who?. We have noment on that. Estre Berrocal resisted: Let me go! If my husband finds out Im gone, hell look for me everywhere! To the man who told him to kill me, Ill give him double the money he paid me. The two men burst outughing: Do you take us for fools? Now that we have kidnapped you, if we let you go again, not only will you not give us double the money, but you will call the police to arrest us! Be honest and maybe well give you a piece of our mind. Estre Berrocals heart, raised to her throat. In my head, a jumble. Who was it that wanted to kill her? Are Rouco is in her room, pacing back and forth absentmindedly with her phone. Shoshana Duque knocked on the door, startling her and dropping the phone in her hand. Shoshana Duque came in with a tray of fruit and looked at her with surprise: Are, why are you so pale? Are you sick? Is something wrong?. Shoshana Duque put down her te of fruit and reached out to touch Are Roucos forehead, who shook her head, Mom, I, Im fine The phone, which had fallen to the floor, suddenly rang and Shoshana Duque bent down to pick it up. Are Rouco was so tense that her whole body was immobilized, as if she could not move. Shoshana Duque looked at the caller ID, a number she didnt recognize, frowned and asked her daughter, Are, whos calling? No, its nobodys phone! Are Rouco picked up the phone and hung up. Shoshana Duque stared at her and felt nothing but strangeness. Not long after, the call, again, came. Shoshana Duque frowned, Who the hell is calling and why isnt he answering?. Are Rouco suddenly copsed and fell to her knees next to Shoshana Duques legs, Mama, help me. help me Shoshana Duque was startled and bent down to pull her, Whats wrong with you? Silly girl, if anything happens to you, Mommy will save you. Get up, do you hear me?. Are Rouco sobbed breathlessly, Mom, if you dont say yes, I wont get up . What the hell is this now? Mom, I, I, I sent someone to kidnap Estre Berrocal What did you say? Shoshana Duques gaze twitched. Are Rouco swallowed saliva and said, Mom, Mom, listen to me, thest time I went to see Dad at the hospital, I heard him say that Dad said he was going to give half of hisst name to that Estre Berrocal Mom, herst name is not Fu, and she is not Dads daughter! Why would she get half of the property? Mom, it doesnt seem fair to you and me thats why Shoshana Duque let out two guffaws and plopped down on the edge of the bed, Your father gives half of his name to Estre Berrocal? Yes I heard it with my own ears. Are Rouco knelt down in front of Shoshana Duque, grabbed her hand and shook it tightly, Mom, what the hell do you think I should do now? If daddy and brother find out that I have kidnapped Estre Berrocal, they will send me to the police Mom, I dont want to go to jail! Mom I really dont want to go to jail. Shoshana Duques eyes grew cold as she took her daughters hand and calmly said, Are, get up first, lets talk about this long term issue. Mom, what the hell am I going to do Estre Berrocal now, where is she? I dont know, I just told the two men who kidnapped her to send her as far away as possible, preferably never to return to The Holy City. So, these two men who kidnapped Estre Berrocal, are they trustworthy? Are Rouco shook her head: Mom, I dont know. mom, I really dont want to go to jail help me Shoshana Duque patted her daughters back and said, Are, dont worry, youre the only daughter Mommy has, Mommy wont let you go to jail, and since your father is so desperate, dont me us for being heartless. Mom, what do you want to do? One way or another, may Estre Berrocal die peacefully, without a trace. Are Roucos pupils shuddered hard and her little face went white. Mom, dad and brother, are they going to find out? Calm down, when this is over, Mom will send you back to Ennd and after that, youll nevere back. Adn Rouco had just finished a meeting when he received a call from Fresco Rouco. Hello, Uncle Two. Adam, I just took Are Rouco to the door to apologize to Estre, but when I got there, I realized that Estre hadnt heard about s baby, and I saw that she seemed to be in a very bad mood, and I thought and thought about it, but I wasnt sure. So a call for you. Adn Roucos dark eyes narrowed fiercely as he hung up the phone and immediately called Estre Berrocal. But the phone rang for a long time and remained unanswered. Santino Yepes picked up his material and entered the office and said, Chief, there is a videoconference to be heldter, here is the information. The meeting iste and I have to go home, something may have happened to Estre. Adn Rouco kept calling Estre Berrocal while driving, but the calls were cut off. When the car returned to The Vis at Repulse Bay, Adn Rouco rushed inside with his long legs and searched the entire upstairs and downstairs, but could not find the person of Estre Berrocal. And they did not take away his cell phone, which was on the coffee table in the living room. Chapter286 : Adam, I am in pain In the middle of the night, Are Rouco had a very long and frightening dream. He woke up with a jolt. The darkened room was illuminated. Are? Whats wrong with you? Are Rouco threw herself into Shoshana Duques arms, trembling with fear, Mama Mama I dreamed that Estre Berrocal crawled over me with blood crawling towards me demanding my life I also dreamed that Dad beat me to death I was forced to pay for Estre Berrocals life Are Roucoy in her mothers arms with her face wet with tears and her eyes red. Shoshana Duque caressed her and reassured her: Its all a dream, its all a dream, dont be afraid, you are your fathers daughter anyway, he wouldnt do that to you. Be good. Ma I dont think I can stay in The Holy City any longer, I need to get out of here! Shoshana Duque looked at her, But, but if you leave now, instead, you will raise suspicions. Are, listen to Mama, when this is over, Mama will send you to Ennd. Are Rouco shook her head in despair, Mom, I cant wait . If Papa knew I had done this, he would have sent me to the police! The fact that hes giving Estre Berrocal half his fortune means that you and I are not as important to him as that Estre Berrocal! Dad The door to the room suddenly kicked open forcefully. Are Rouco shivered and shuddered in the arms of Shoshana Duque. On the other side of the door was none other than Fresco Rouco. The surprise on Fresco Roucos face spoke for itself: Are Rouco! Get your ass over here. Are Rouco cowered in Shoshana Duques arms and choked, Mama, mama. help me please Shoshana Duque hugged her daughter tightly and said coldly: Fresco Rouco, this has nothing to do with Are! Im the one who wanted to kidnap Estre Berrocal! Shoshana Duque! Is this what youre like as a mother! How dare you consent to the kidnapping of your daughter! Youll ruin her one day if you raise her like this! Are Rouco suddenly burst intoughter at these words, broke away from Shoshana Duques arms and stared at Fresco Rouco between tears andughter: Im ruined! Its all your fault! Im your own daughter! Why do you treat Estre Berrocal better than your own daughter! You know that my whole life has been ruined because of you! Fresco Rouco strides over and ps Are Rouco hard on the cheek. Ungrateful daughter! Are Roucos mouth was bleeding from the blow, she covered her bruised cheek andy to the side,ughing softly. For a woman who is not your rtive, you beat me, scold me and give half of your property to that woman, daddy, am I really your own daughter in your eyes? Fresco Rouco took a deep breath, pursed his lips, looked at her coldly and sternly, and asked, Where the hell did you kidnap Estre? Dad, Estre Berrocal died and you still want me to pay for it? You! Are Rouco, Estre Berrocal is your sister-inw! Even if Estre Berrocal has nothing to do with you, you shouldnt have kidnapped her! Fresco Roucomented how he could have fathered such a daughter. Shoshana Duque was also brought to tears and looked harshly at Fresco Rouco: Fresco Rouco, how can you be ashamed of what you have done to us, mother and daughter, because of a Estre Berrocal? Fresco Rouco held his forehead and sat on the edge of the bed, helpless and tired, his back to Shoshana Duque and Are Rouco. I dont want to argue with you about this now, Are Rouco, you better tell me right now where exactly you have kidnapped Estre to, if anything happens to Estre Berrocal she gets in trouble, Im not the first one who wont let you go free. Fresco Rouco turned to stare at Are Rouco: You must be very aware of how important Estre Berrocal is to your brother. Are Roucos eyes, stained with tears, were shaking hard. Heughed: Why, why were you all so worried when something happened to Estre Berrocal? And where were you all when something happened to me! Where were you again? Adn Rouco sent for Estre Berrocal all over the city, and the world of La Ciudad Santa was about to turn upside down. Late in the evening, Adn Rouco sits on the sofa, his long fingers pinching his forehead, his face full of fatigue. Esteban Zaragosa has also sent someone to help look for Estre Berrocal, but the hours have passed The phone suddenly rings in the still air.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Adam Roucos dark eyes startled as he moved quickly to pick it up. There was the sound of the night wind on the other end of the phone, Boss, the woman is in the abandoned factory in the western suburbs!. Western suburbs, inside a disused factory. Suddenly, a fire broke out all around. Estre Berrocal fainted once and woke up choking from the smoke. There was no one around, only the whispering sound of the tongues of me that enveloped the area. She wanted to scream for help, but her throat hurt so much that she couldnt get anything out. Underneath the body, a jumble of mud, the legs . Between them, a stream of bright red blood trickled down. Estre Berrocal, with her hands tied, tried to approach the tongues of fire and burn the ropes, but the pain in her delicate skin, in contact with the hot fire, made her withdraw her hands immediately. It hurts, it burns. My hand hurts, my belly hurts My whole body hurts, every cell. Tears, helpless, slide down. He choked and coughed loudly, emitting a harsh sound: Is there anyone . Help ! Help! Is anyone here I cant get any response. The fire, getting bigger and bigger. The mes in the sky reminded him of the fire ten years ago. Adam Adam Ten years ago, it was Adam who saved her. What about today, will Adam still be there? He inhaled so much smoke that he nearly fainted and copsed to the ground, helpless at the thought that he was about to die In the light of those fires emerge those warm and wonderful images of his time with Adam. The firefighters had not yet arrived when Adn Rouco arrived at the factory in the western suburbs. Adn Rouco did not hesitate and went straight in to save him, only to be pulled back by Santino Yepes. Chief, its too dangerous now, you cant go in there! However, Adn Rouco pped Santino Yepes away: If something happens to Estre, I will regret it for the rest of my life! Lorenzo Rouco was able to jump into the fire to save Estre without thinking twice, why not him? He did not believe that Lorenzo Rouco loved Estre more than he did. To Estre Berrocal, the woman he had decided to marry, the mother of his children and the one who was at the tip of his heart, no one could hurt her. I dont know how long it took, but just as he was about to lose consciousness, he heard a scream in a blur. Star! Star! She slowly opened her heavy eyes, and a shifting, indistinct figure gradually appeared before her It was the voice of Adam, it was the figure of Adam Was it Adam who hade to rescue her? Right now, as shey there, her whole body ached, but the pain also seemed to make her think of something. Lorenzo Rouco suddenly appeared because Adam had been sad and upset that night. Adam was sad because he could not keep the child in his womb. Estre Berrocal is in tears. Adn Rouco, her man, has been suffering alone, not wanting to exert the slightest pressure on her. Adam Adn Rouco hurried to pick her up off the floor with one hand and quickly untie her hands and feet with the other. Star, dont be afraid, Ill have you out in a moment. Estre Berrocal clung to his neck: Adam, it hurts. Chapter287 : Star, who do you call a negative person? Adn Rouco was viciously beaten. He hugged her lean, slender body tightly, It wont hurt for a while, Ill get you out. Adn Roucos eyes were reddened, seemingly angry, seemingly pained The look wasplex and hard. Estre Berrocal has been bleeding. Adam Rouco did not carry her, but held her close to his chest, protecting her small body from the tongues of me with his whole body. Estre Berrocal felt safer than ever in his arms. She was on his chest, struggling to lift her small pale face and said, Adam, the fire is too big, you cant escape by hugging me, I am happy that you came to save me but I dont want you to die here with me go away Estre Berrocal, what nonsense you are talking! shouted Adn Rouco sharply at her. Estre Berrocal buried her face in his arms and said nothing of it again, but hugged him even tighter. The fire went out and over it copsed a round log with a protruding beam. Adn Rouco holds Estre Berrocal in his arms for the life of Estre Berrocal was in aa for a whole day. When he awoke, he was weak and his face was bloodless. The first thing that came to his mind was Adn Rouco. Adam! At that moment, a nurse woulde through the door and change her bottle. Estre Berrocal grabbed the nurses hand, Nurse, where is my husband, how is he? The nurse rushed to hold her down and said, Dont move, you just lost a baby, you are very weak now and you have choked with a lot of smoke in your lungs, so you need to rest. Children Estre Berrocals watery eyes were trembling. He reached out, slowly touching the small, t belly. After all, the baby is gone. Your husband, is he the one with thest name Rouco? Estre Berrocals thoughts retreated, Yes, how is he, where is he?. He Is not doing well. What did you say? Estre Berrocals little face instantly turned as white as a sheet of paper. You shouldnt be too pessimistic, maybeN?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Estre Berrocal became even more agitated at the nurses words and lifted the sheets to get out of bed and go to Adn Rouco: I want to see him! Nurse, let me go see him!. You cante down now! Donte down! You Estre Berrocal, her eyes red with impatience, pulled the intravenous tube out of the back of her hand and ran off barefoot, ignoring the needle holes still bleeding from the back of her hand. Estre Berrocal ran out of the room and looked for Adn Rouco. Adam! Adam! He grabbed a random person in the hallway and asked, Do you know which ward Adn Rouco is in? Peopleing and going down the hallway, seeing her in her hospital gown, barefoot and in an emotional state, thought she was crazy and mentally ill. The ward nurse came after her: Miss Estre! Estre Berrocal! Stop her! Something will happen to her if she runs like that. Estre Berrocal grabbed several nurses and asked them, and one finally told her that Adn Rouco was in room 9. Estre Berrocal ran to room 9 and, as soon as she reached the door, she saw how the doctors and nurses pushed the body, covered with a white cloth, towards the door. Estre Berrocal was covered in blood, as if she had frozen in ice. Is this Adam? Miss, please move, we have to leave. Estre Berrocal stared at the white cloth-covered body and the tears, one by one, fell hard. Adam Is this Adam? The nurse said he was in bad shape so Suddenly he threw himself on the edge of the bed and shouted: Adam Rouco, wake up! Wake up! You said we would never be separated! You cant leave me like this you promised me you said that you would leaveter than me you said how could you leave first you said you would take care of me for the rest of my life how could you go back on your word? Estre Berrocal was lying on the edge of the bed crying her eyes out. The doctor and nurse standing next to her, with a helpless look on their faces, said, Miss, you get up first. Miss, this gentleman is gone, please take pity on him. Estre Berrocal is irrational, Im not going to cry. Give me back Adam! Look at me! Look at me! Who asked you to save me! I dont want you to save me! You tried to save me yourself but what will you make me do in the future Adam Rouco you are heartless! Your words dont count. Estre Berrocals shouts attracted many people around and everyone gathered. An old woman said with a sympathetic look, Yo, this girl is so pitiful, she died from her husband at a young age. Girl, your husband is dead, believe it or not Estre Berrocal is lying down and does not let go. Adn Rouco vaguely heard Estre Berrocals voice and also heard the not inconsiderablemotion on this side and approached in his hospital gown. Move, please. The mansrge hand pushed through the crowd and saw the small woman prostrate next to the corpse. She turned her back on him and cried tears of sadness. Adn Rouco looked at the crowd of spectators and pressed his long fingers against his brow bone, slightly embarrassed. The man came up behind her and without a word grabbed her from behind in an embrace. Estre Berrocals snow-white feet kicked: Stop what! Dont I have the right to say goodbye to my husband? Let me go! I forbid you to put his body in the morgue! Let go of me Estre Berrocal turned around and the word yo was caught in her throat. The handsome face of Adn Rouco came to life in front of her. Estre Berrocal was a little confused for a moment. Adam Rouco sped her in his arms, his dark eyes looking down at her heavily, and said in a muffled voice, Is it a shame to cry here when your husband is still alive? Her voice was light, but her eyes were warm, and under her eyes, a soft tenderness. Estre Berrocal looked at him dumbfounded for several seconds: You . are you really well?. Would I have been able to pick you up so easily if something had happened to me? Estre Berrocal looked at him dumbfounded as she cried a handful of snotty tears. I I I thought he he he Estre Berrocal pointed to the man covered by the white cloth and spoke with knots in her words, her little face turning red. Embarrassed, speechless and confused Adn Rouco pushed her little face, wet with tears, against his chest: Mrs. Rouco, dont speak if you feel ashamed. Estre Berrocal obediently buried herself in his arms. Surrounded by a crowd of onlookers, Adn Rouco, with the person in his arms, said to the doctor and the nurse: Im sorry, my wife has made a mistake. Then, falling gracefully into the crowd. Leaving behind a group of bewildered people. People have spected that the girl, who just had the wrong brain, right, was barefoot, crazy and crying, and the person she was crying to wasnt even her husband! What a rarity . Adn Rouco takes Estre Berrocal back to his living room. Only then did Estre Berrocal dare to show her little face, looking a little worse for wear with her undried tear stains on her face. What, what is all this? Adn Roucos dark eyes looked at her with deep amusement, Estre, who did you just call a liar? He thought to himself that he was devoted to her, lovingly and faithfully. Chapter288 : Mrs. Rouco, do you want me to be killed? Estre Berrocals gaze remained fixed on him. Stupid? Adn Rouco carried her to the hospital bed, her legs dangling over the side of the bed, and Adn Rouco took a tissue and grabbed her skinny, tender white feet and wiped them. The soles of your feet are a little dirty. Estre Berrocal suddenly reached out and squeezed his face. Adn Rouco did not even frown or look up at her, ustomed to such small gestures. It wasnt the first time she liked to pinch his face when she felt insecure. Feeling that royal touch, Estre Berrocals empty heart was immediately filled, and she leaned over and fell headfirst on top of him, her arms around his neck. That repressed choked sob also broke out once more, I thought I had killed you the fire to save me Adam I was really scared just a moment ago . N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Adn Rouco hugged her tightly, patted her back with his big hand and sighed softly, I told you Im not leaving before you. Estre Berrocals eyes filled with tears and she clenched her fist and punched him hard in the back, you scared me to death a moment ago Mrs. Rouco, do you want me to be killed? Huh? She hastily withdrew from his arms, only to see that he was already pale with pain. Estre Berrocal took his face between her small hands and asked him, Adn, where are you not feeling well? After asking, he reacted again, his watery eyes falling on his back. By the way, he was protecting her from the pir of fire that fell from above, and that pir of fire, since it did not hit her, must have hit Adn Rouco in the back. Estre Berrocals heart fluttered, Im sorry I can I see your back? Adn Rouco sat on the edge of the bed, his back to her, and Estre Berrocal carefully removed his clothes, so that they would not stick to his wound while he was dressed. Estre Berrocal thought she was prepared for this, but when she took off his shirt and saw the burns on his back, it still made her heart choke. It must have hurt like hell to have suchrge burns and to be so shocked. Just now she really reached out and hit him. She sniffled and said with red eyes, Im sorry Adam. I didnt mean to hit you in the wound just now, does it still hurt? Adam Rouco had been so badly hurt by her, and his heart was overwhelmed with guilt at the time. Adn Rouco turned a little, held out his hand and wiped away her tears, looked at her and said, Mr. Adn was wounded to save Mrs. Rouco, as it should be, why cry, I am here in front of you in good health, I am not dead. Estre Berrocals small hand covered her thin lips with a, Dont say that word. Adam Rouco pulled his small hand away and kissed it, lowering his head to rest it gently on his forehead as his voice trailed off. It is I who should say Im sorry, if I had found you sooner, maybe the baby would still be Estre Berrocals heart broke at the mention of her son, but how could Adn Rouco not be sad about losing that child? How can you be med for this, Adam, we already have Paulita, and we may have other children in the future, but I only have one you. They are still very young and if they want to have children, they will have many more in the future, but if they lose Adn Rouco, they are really lost. In this world there is only one Adam Rouco. Adn Rouco looked at her and curved his lips shallowly, So, in your mind, am I the most important? Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his neck, brought her face close to his and kissed him on his thin lips The door to the living room was suddenly pushed open. Ahem! An ufortable cough interrupted them and Estre Berrocal hurriedly let go of Adn Rouco and sat down on one side with a scarlet face. The nurse who came in was changing Adn Roucos medication. Mr. Adam, its time to change the medicine. Adam Rouco, interrupted by her good deed, gave an indifferent ck-faced hmm, indifferent to the nurse throughout. The nurse carefully administered the medicine to Adam Rouco for fear of upsetting the Buddha. Estre Berrocal, embarrassed on one hand and the atmosphere too quiet and weird, simply changed the subject and asked Adn Rouco: By the way, I asked the nurse before and she said you were in room 9, but why are you in room 13? The nurse who was administering the medicine to Adn Rouco, smiled and said, Originally Mr. Adn was in room 9, but since Mr. Adn wanted to be closer to his room 14, the room was changed, and the patient who was in that room 9 unfortunately went to another room. So thats it As soon as Estre Berrocal looked up, she met the nurses ambiguous smile and her ears blushed slightly. The nurse said, Mrs. Rouco, Mr. Adn is very concerned about you. He himself is very badly hurt and thinks of being close to you. Adam Roucos brow furrowed, clearly not liking the talkative nature of the nurse, who immediately shut up when she saw that the mans stern face was not to be messed with. But Estre Berrocal leaned over with a warm smile and said, Adam, you should be d we survived, why the cold face? Estre Berrocal said smile, and the nurse saw that Sr. Adam, who was cold as ice, was really smiling, and she did it in a very pampered and ky way. But not to her, but to Mrs. Rouco in front of her. This Mr. Adam, it seems, really loves his wife. After administering the medication, the nurse was about to turn and leave when Adn Rouco suddenly spoke coldly: Next time, remember to knock on the door when youe in, its basic courtesy. Nurse: Who has time to knock on the door when the hospital is so busy? However, this Mr. Adam seems to be a good friend of Director Jiang and is too powerful to be messed with. When the nurse came out, Estre Berrocal bristled and said, Adn, you are very bad with girls. Adn Rouco looked at her suspiciously and raised an eyebrow, You expect me to go easy on her? Estre Berrocal cooled down viciously and leaned against him wrapping her arms around him, Even if you are gentle, your tenderness can only be for me and Paulita. Adam Rouco smiled faintly and kissed her forehead downward, Your potion is still hanging, Ill take you back. Estre Berrocal shook her head, Im not hurt, Im fine, I want to stay here with you. Good girl, you just had an abortion. You are very weak from childbirth. Estre Berrocal got up in her arms and said, Why dont we share a room, I think this one is big enough too? Well, thats good. Estre Berrocal leaned against his chest, pressed against the sound of his strong heartbeat, and murmured, Adam, when you are sad in the future, will you tell me? Dont keep it to yourself, I can help you with that too, its not easy to feel sad alone. When Stefano Berrocal left, she was left alone with all the changes, with no one to turn to, and the feeling of helplessness and loneliness was such that, even when she thought about it muchter, she couldnt help but cry. Adam Roucos eyes pause for a long moment, and then he says, Yes. Adam, when I get well, were going to have another child. Good. Estre Berrocal said many, many words, and Adn Rouco obediently agreed with her, without bothering to say no. Chapter 289: Come with the Police Are Rouco hid in her room, gathering her things in fear and haste, when Shoshana Duque pushed open the door and rushed in. Are, are you packed? Take this ticket now and leave quickly! Are Roucos eyes were red with fear and resignation, Mom. I dont want to goN?velDrama.Org holds ? this. It hase to this, you have to go even if you dont want to, Im afraid Adam Rouco and the others have called the police and they will soone for you for questioning, so go and you cane backter when the wind has passed. Shoshana Duque dragged Are Rouco to see her off, but was blocked by Fresco Rouco, holding a cane, at the door. What do you want? Shoshana Duque, at first felt weak, then grimaced and justified herself: What, you want to send your daughter to jail with your own hands? Berrocal, to bring Are to justice. Fresco Rouco gripped his cane tightly and gave Are Rouco a sullen look as Shoshana Duque unconsciously shielded her daughter from him. Fresco Rouco sighed, Are, how can you be so confused. Estre Berrocal is Shoshana Duque seemed to realize what he was about to say and immediately interrupted him, Fresco Rouco, cut the bullshit, are you going to let Are go or not? Fresco Rouco frowned and said, Are is twenty-four years old, she is an adult, and when she does something like this, she has to take responsibility for her actions. Shoshana Duques eyes fluttered wildly, You, what do you mean?. The police willeter and take Are to the police station to take her statement and investigate the whole matter. Shoshana Duques gaze turned colder as she red at her, Hey, Fresco Rouco, for Estre Berrocal, you are quite capable of doing a lot of justice! You went so far as to inform the police I didnt call the police. Would that be Adn Rouco? Whoever called him, Fresco Rouco had no intention of defending the mother and daughter. said a disheartened Shoshana Duque: Fresco Rouco, our marriage is over. Shoshana do you have to? Did I have to do this, Fresco Rouco, feel your heart and ask you if I have done you wrong or you have done me wrong? Shoshana Duque pulled Are Rouco and red angrily at Fresco Rouco: Are you going to let Are go today?. Fresco Rouco had no intention of stepping aside: I cannot let her go, otherwise I will have no answer to Adam. Adam? Heh. Shoshana Duque seemed to have heard some kind of joke. Are you afraid of not responding to Adan Rouco, or Estre Berrocal? Fresco Rouco, I never thought you were so selfish. Need I remind you one more time that Are, is your daughter? Its because Are is my daughter that I cant see her fall and do something so hurtful! Judgmental to God? Did He do it? Shoshana Duque gritted her teeth, took a deep breath, and said, Fine, you wont let Are go, but you wont stop me from defending Are! Are Rouco froze, all her emotion shattered, Mom, what are you going to do When the policeeter, dont say anything, youre Moms only real daughter, Mom wont let those cops take you away! At the end of the sentence, an engine sounded in the courtyard, along with the sound of a police car. Are Roucos heart clenched in her heart, looking defensively at the policemen who entered, cowering behind Shoshana Duque like a wounded beast. What about mom Mom? Shoshana Duque felt her daughters hands clutch the corners of her coat tighter and tighter, her face slightly white, but her demeanor remained calm to the core. Mr. Rouco, Mrs. Rouco, we are here to talk to Are Rouco about the factory fire case in the western suburbs. Please, Are Rouco,e with us. Shoshana Duque calmly told the policemen, Comrade policemen, I dont understand what you mean by this. My daughter has always been peaceful, how could she know about the case of the fire at the factory in the western suburbs? The policeman smiled and said, Mrs. Rouco, dont misunderstand me, we only ask Are Rouco to investigate with us, if this matter really has nothing to do with Are Rouco, we, the police, will naturally release him immediately. Chapter290 : But you are my heart Shoshana Duque saw the issue and, unable to help herself, pursed her lips and said, This is something my daughter ispletely unaware of, but I am. Ma Are Rouco grabbed Shoshana Duque. Shoshana Duque turned and even smiled as she stroked his head and said, Mommy will be home soon, dont worry about me, okay? But Ma Shoshana Fresco Rouco tried to say something, but Shoshana Duque just gave him a cold stare and then, following the policeman, went straight into the police car. Fresco Rouco could never have imagined that Shoshana Duque would plead guilty on Ares behalf. As the police car drove away, Are Rouco desperately kicked the suitcase in her hand to the side and red indignantly at Fresco Rouco: I hate you!. At the hospital, Estre Berrocal was admitted to the same ward as Adn Rouco, as was her wish. Adn Rouco even sleeps on his back due to the quite severe burns he has received on his back. Estre Berrocal leaned over him, looking at those ck, bloody burns on his back, her fingers resting a few inches above the burns, wanting to touch them but unable to do so. It must have hurt a lot. Adn Rouco even sleeps with a frown on his face, how could it not hurt. Adn Rouco, so lightly asleep from this stabbing pain, woke up, perhaps because Estre Berrocals gaze was too anxious, feeling his gaze. Estre Berrocal stared at him, Are you awake?. Adn Rouco made an hmm and put his long arm around her, asking, Why dont you sleep? Im not sleepy, I cant sleep. By the way, who the hell kidnapped me? I think Are Rouco sent someone to do it. Estre Berrocal was a bit surprised and stunned, she had not expected Are Rouco to hate her so much and even want her dead. But I really dont understand what Ive done to piss her off, at first I thought she just didnt like me, but there are a lot of people in the world who dont like me, its normal, not getting along is just a personality thing, but she really hates me to this extent, I cant understand it. Adam Rouco frowned slightly, his eyes deepening slightly, I dont think I understand why she did it either, although Are Rouco has a temper, she wouldnt have the guts to have someone killed if she were in her usual position. Adam, when Im with you, does it always seem like Im the one taking advantage? Are Rouco was, as was Julieta Sarinana, and even Vanesa Bartolome, who had left Adn Rouco, probably had the same mentality. Adam Roucos dark eyes bore into hers and hemanded, Come here. Hmm? Estre Berrocal bows obediently. Adam Roucos thin lips, dropping a soft kiss on her small face, stared at the light side of her face and said in a mute voice, You took advantage or not, whatever they think, even if you did, what difference does it make, Im only willing to let you take advantage. Estre Berrocal blushed a little and her heart tingled a little in her mouth. He heard Adn Rouco say again, without skipping a beat: Besides, the more they say that, it only shows that they are jealous that you have me. Estre Berrocal had her hands over her burning face.N?velDrama.Org content. The little face behind the hands is smiling, a very happy smile. After a moment, Estre Berrocal asked him seriously, But what are you going to do with this if Are Rouco did it?. I have reported it to the police and left it in their hands. Huh? Estre Berrocal startled a little. But isnt Are Rouco your favorite sister? If shes really done this, arent you afraid shell be convicted? She is, indeed, my favorite sister, but you, who are my heart, how can I let her go when she made you lose your son, made you bleed so much, and even almost burn to death in the fire? Adn Rouco says every word, with rity. Estre Berrocal looked at him with undaunted eyes. Adn Rouco treated her very, very well. Chapter 291: What more could a man want with a wife like that? Inside the police station. Comrade policeman, I am here to see my mother. The policeman frowned slightly and looked at Irene Guilln: Your mother?. Irene Guilln nodded and said, Doria Guilln. When he heard Doria Guillens name, the policemans frown deepened: The evidence is strong and your mother still denies her guilt, go in and have a good talk with your mother. Irene Guillns palms were clenched and her heart was full of hatred, but she smiled without disrespect: Yes, thank you, officer. When she entered the interrogation room, Doria Guilln was handcuffed with her hands on the table and Irene Guilln pounced on her: Mom! Irene! You two, mother and daughter, have a good talk! When the police left, the door to the interrogation room was closed. Irene Guilln sat across from Doria Guilln, who took her daughters hand, Irene, you have to find a way to get mom out!. Dont worry, Mom, I called Uncle Tasis and he told me hes going to get you the bestwyer to defend you. Doria Guillen closed her eyes, a hint of desperation shining under them, If I went to jail, do you think you Uncle Tasis would still care about me? Im afraid he would avoid it; for him and for the Tasis Group, me being in jail would be a scandal. Mom What do we do then? Irene, whatever happens, you have to find a way to get Mom out, okay? Irene Guilln cried and nodded, Dont worry, Mom, Ill find a way to get you out. Its all because of that bitch Estre Berrocal, who has put mom behind bars now Dont cry, youll still have to beg Estre Berrocal if ites to thest resort. Mom Irene, you mustnt disappoint Mom. Dont worry, Mom, even if I had to beg Estre Berrocal, I would have gotten you out. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were admitted to the hospital and Roberto Rouco came to visit Paulita. Paulita lies down next to Estre Berrocals bed and asks, in a milky voice: Dad, Estre, when are you going to be discharged from the hospital? Estre Berrocal stroked Paulitas little head and said softly, Did Paulita miss us?. Yes, and I miss my little brother. Paulita reached out her small hand to touch Estre Berrocals stomach, and she was slightly startled. Paulita! said Adn Rouco, suddenly raising his voice. Paulita was puzzled and asked with a frown, Daddy, why are you being mean to me? I just want to touch him. Estre Berrocal blushed slightly, her lips twitched bitterly at the corners and said, Its okay, Paulita can touch it if she wants to. Paulita grimaced at Adn Rouco and grunted. Adn Roucos eyes, however, sank deeper. Roberto Rouco, naturally, saw the signs and said to Paulita: Paulita, Grandpa has a few words with your mom and dad while you and Santino Yepes go y for a while in the hospital garden. Paulita got off the bed with a nice gesture and an oh. Santino Yepes took Paulitas little hand, Paulita, go y with Santino Yepes,e on. When Santino Yepes left the room with Paulita, Roberto Rouco grabbed his crutches and looked at Estre Berrocal with a vicissitude look. The child is gone? The old mans words were full of expectation, hoping that the answer would be negative. How could Estre Berrocal not know how much the old man wanted this child to be born. Roberto Rouco loved children, as evidenced by the fact that he adored Paulita. At that moment, Estre Berrocal did not even dare to look Roberto Rouco in the eye, lost but also fearful that he would be disappointed in her. Dad sorry, I Roberto Rouco sighed, hey Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips and said, This is not Estres business, I am responsible for much of the childs loss. Roberto Rouco asked: Is it true that this was done by Are Roucos boy? Adn Rouco did not hold back: Yes. Roberto Roucos brow furrowed, something tangled and sad under his eyes, he sighed tersely, Are Rouco this child, how she has be like this . However, Adam, your second uncle only has one daughter like that after all, you shouldnt take things too far, you are protective of your shorings, but your second uncle also haspassion, besides, your second aunt cant leave Are Rouco aside, if something really happens to that Are girl, our part is also responsible. Adn Rouco asked, Does Papa mean I should leave Are Rouco alone? Or do you really want Are Rouco to go to jail? Are Rouco is also your only cousin. Adn Rouco has been silent since Roberto Rouco left. Estre Berrocal, knowing his difficulties, took the initiative and told him: Adam, whatever you decide, I will support you. Even if I forgive Are Rouco? asked Adam Roucos deep dark eyes, looking at her. Estre Berrocal nodded earnestly and said, Because I know that whatever you do, in your heart you are protecting me. It was Are Roucos fault, but even if Are Rouco had not done what she did, she might not have been able to keep the baby, knowing that she had cheated herself. Star, sometimes I wish you were more selfish.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Estre Berrocal smiled, But if Im too selfish, the first person I hurt is not the enemy, but the one who makes it hard for you, and if you get tough, you wont have to change your personality to worry me, and I dont want to make it hard for you. For no apparent reason, Adn Rouco burst outughing. What more could a man want than such a wife? In the afternoon, Irene Guilln had arrived at the hospital ward. He entered carrying an borate fruit basket. But as soon as he entered, Adn Roucos face sank. What are you doing here? Irene Guilln left the fruit basket on the table, looked at Estre Berrocal, bit her lip and said: President Rouco, micro Estre, please, let my mother go. But after all, she didnt do you any harm, its been ten years, Estre, cant you go on with this affair? Adn Rouco did not say a word, leaving Estre Berrocal to decide for herself. He will respect all your decisions. Estre Berrocal is leaning on the hospital bed, her gaze fixed on Irene Guilln, a little cold under her eyes, her face emotionally faint. But what if I had died then? Then, now, with your mother Doria Guillen still at liberty, would you still be begging me with those words? But but its been ten years, why are you still clinging to her? Estre Berrocals smile cooled even more: Should everything be measured in terms of time? Its true that ten years have passed, but its true that she set me on fire, its true that she indirectly killed my father, its true that I have no reason to forgive her, even though twenty years have passed, if no evidence is found, shes still atrge, I may not hate her so much, I may not care so much, but thats not because Ive forgiven her for what she did to me over time, its because I couldnt do anything about it, so I had to let it go. A lot of injuries, time, fade away, not that the injury does not exist, and not hatred, justfort yourself, had to forget it. Chapter 292: No strenuous exercise Instead of being forgiven by Estre Berrocal, Irene Guillns false allegation was humiliated by Adn Rouco. When Adn Rouco returned from outside with the hospital gown, Estre Berrocal looked at him curiously: What did you say to Irene Guilln outside the room? I thought I saw her leave humiliated and angry. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, reached over with his long legs and said, Its not a nice thing to do. Estre Berrocal was curious: What is the word? Adn Rouco is a man who, even in his hospital gown, is so clear that Estre Berrocal cant imagine him cursing. Adn Rouco is cold, arrogant, calm and gentlemanly, even if that gentlemanly elegance is a bit indifferent and distant, and he may not look at you well or say a kind word when you approach him, but you cant imagine him cursing. Adn Rouco, on the other hand, was not going to tell Estre Berrocal because he did not want her to know that he was going to swear. If Mrs. Rouco does not learn from the good and follow her example of the bad, she will not be digging a hole for herself. Outside the door, the nurse knocks on the door. Mr. Adam, are you there, may Ie in? Estre Berrocal listened with some amusement to the nurses somewhat cautious voice. Since thest time the nurse misbehaved with Adn Rouco, she remembered to knock on the door before entering the room. This shows that Adam Rouco, the man, was feared. Some people are born with an air of nonchnce. Adn Rouco leaned back on the bed and said very nonchntly, Come in. Thats when the nurse broke through. Ill take your temperature. In the hospital, the temperature is taken in the morning and evening, without fail. After taking his temperature, the nurse was about to leave when Adn Rouco suddenly called out to her. Stand still. The nurse blushed, fearing that this Mr. Adam would again say something unwritten. That he was surprised when Adn Rouco simply thought of the exquisite fruit basket on the table, handed it to him and said: My wife is allergic to mangoes, here you go. The nurse was stunned, but Adn Rouco had already pushed the fruit basket hard into the nurses arms, in a gesture that was not exactly gentlemanly, much less refined. The nurse was confused andughed with extreme embarrassment: Is she okay? Estre Berrocal smiled: Im going to bother you to take care of me and my husband these days, take this fruit basket with you, it would be nice to have it as a snack fruit with your colleagues. Adn Rouco is a cold speaker and when he doesnt smile he gives the impression of being distant, but Estre Berrocal considers that sometimes when he smiles he doesnt feel too friendly. But Estre Berrocal seems to be the kind of weak, even bullied, girl that the nurse dares to talk to in a natural way. Then thank you Mrs. Rouco. No, thank you. When the nurse left with her basket of fruit in high spirits, Estre Berrocal rested her chin on her small hand and looked at Adn Rouco, who was nheless reading his papers on the bed next to her, and said, Adn, you are very bad. Also, he is not a very good person to deal with. What Estre Berrocal means, of course, is that dealing with friends is not the way it is in the business world. There is no doubt that Adn Rouco has his own way of dealing with people in the business world. But who likes to spend time with someone who is so bad at talking on a daily basis? Adn Roucos gaze did not lift from the papers, but opened faintly, You expect me to speak fondly to the nurse who was just there? It is a soft voice which is also not necessary. She had not been so generous as to see Adn Rouco talking quietly with another woman whom she did not know at all, right under her nose. Every woman has a perfect lover in her heart. Estre Berrocal thinks the same about herself.N?velDrama.Org content. The fruit basket, brought by Irene Guilln, was just an excuse for him to throw it away. Estre Berrocal looked at him and asked, Adam, how did you know I was going to be allergic to mangoes? She had never told him about it, so how could she know? Adam Rouco still didnt look up at her, his voice was calm, Usually a fruit te, but whenever you touch a mango, you avoid it, if its not an allergy, why is it? I dont remember you being a picky eater. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat. She did not expect Adn Rouco to observe her so closely. His face, slightly warmed, and his heart, with it, warmed. So she got up from the hospital bed, ran to his bed and hugged him. Adam Rouco frowned slightly, looked down at the thin hospital gown she was wearing and stretched out his long arms, sping her tightly as he shared the quilt over her body and draped it over her. In the living room, the air conditioning was on, but it was winter and she had just had a miscarriage. She had just had a miscarriage and couldnt catch a cold, couldnt always get out of bed and run. Adn Rouco kissed his temple and asked in a mute voice: Are you cold? Estre Berrocal shook her head, Its not cold, its hot. She leaned into his arms, certainly warm. A pair of watery eyes, clear as a stream, rose up from the mans chest and stared at him, Good thing you hurt your back and not your chest, otherwise you couldnt have held me and right now Id be curled up on your back like a tailless bear. Adn Rouco imagined that image and raised his eyebrows slightly. Estre Berrocal asks, Adam, youre really worried about me, arent you?. How else could he realize that he usually eats his fruit te while avoiding the mangoes? Adn Rouco was not impressed: You are Mrs. Rouco, isnt it normal for me to follow you? Probably the most beautiful words of love in this world are when the other person feels that he/she loves you and takes it for granted. Estre Berrocal arched her eyebrows, wrapped her hands around his neck and asked quietly, Am I just Mrs. Rouco? Women are greedy, and having made sure of one thing, she wanted to make sure he loved her even more. Adn Rouco held her small body in his arms for a long time in silence. After a long, long time, long enough for Estre Berrocal to think that Adn Rouco would not say such a meaty name, Adn Rouco looked down, pressed his thin lips to her ear and said two words in a maic voice that only the two of them could hear. Wife. It sounded like a response to his words, but to Estre Berrocal it sounded more like he was yelling at her. The root of Estre Berrocals ear is red and hot, like a date cake, very soft and red. Adn Rouco stared at her cute little ears and wanted to take a bite, and indeed he did. What about me, am I just your husband? My husband is what Adn Rouco just called in front of the nurse. Estre Berrocal drops her long eyshes and a sound is heard: Husband. With a hint of shyness. Satisfied, Adn Rouco squeezed her tightly in his arms and said softly, Now I really want to touch you. Estre Berrocal was unconsciously straining, not to mention the fact that she had just had a miscarriage. How could she do strenuous exercise, not to mention that she had just had a miscarriage and her back was so bad? Chapter 293: Pampering like a daughter Of course, Adn Rouco is not that animal. A beast, to say the least. Estre Berrocal had just had a miscarriage, how could she give it up. Besides, Adn Rouco is not a big man. Adn Rouco was amused at the thought. Estre Berrocal looked at him with a little red face: What are youughing at?. Nothing. Heughed, and if he had told her that he was not a heavy . Estre Berrocal would not have believed him if he had told her he was not a man of desire. After all, her body, which reacts to Estre Berrocal, is one of those that you touch. Adn Rouco gathered the nkets toward her and Estre Berrocal let her hair down on her cheeks and forehead. Im hot. With her two thin arms, she tried to peel off the thick nket piled over her, but Adn Rouco would not allow it, saying without argument: It is better to be warm than cold. Especially, for her cold body after a miscarriage, it was better to be warm than cold. But Im not cold. Do as you are told. ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . So Estre Berrocaly in the arms of Adn Rouco, wrapped in a thick nket and sweating a little from the heat. Estre Berrocal asionally takes her feet out of the covers to cool off, but is quickly hooked again by Mr. Adams feet. It is a bad habit to feel like being cold. Sister Adam said earnestly, You are still very young, so if you dont want to get sick, cover up. Estre Berrocal looked at him and finallyughed, now that Adn Rouco was taking care of her like this, she really looked like an old mother. He seemed to finally know why in romance novels it was written from time to time that the male protagonist spoiled the female protagonist like a daughter. She thinks that now Adn Rouco is pampering her like a daughter. Inevitably, a bit of smugness grew inside him. The sadness and gloomy emotions of these days have finally subsided a lot. As if the pain of the loss of that son was not so strong. Adam is right, they are still very young and can have many, many more childrenter. The nurses at the hospital were surprisingly quick to pass on the news. Word soon spread that Mr. Adam, from Ward 13, spoiled his wife like a daughter. Dont you know, that Mr. Adam is stern and harsh with our nurses, but as soon as he sees his wife, he immediately bes gentle. Hey guys, when am I going to find such a good husband? But that Mr. Adam, though a bit cold-tempered, was generous enough to give me a basket of imported fruit by the handful the other day. After all, hes a good friend of Dr. Estebans, so Im sure his family cant be bad. Mrs. Rouco is also kind, every time I go to take her temperature, if she is eating, she makes sure to pass me one. These words soon reached Dulcina Calvos ears. As Dulcina Calvo walked by, the older nurse immediately stopped her: Dulcina, why arent you with Dr. Esteban today, why are you checking in alone? Dulcina Calvo sighed, I dont know whats wrong with him, but tonight hes making me go through all the rooms by myself. Its sickening. The older nurse and the one next to her looked at each other and both smiled unintentionally. And you guysugh! Shouldnt you help me? How dare we help you? Director Jiang has given the word, if we help you, we will be going against Director Jiang. One of the nurses slipped a chocte bar into Dulcina Calvos small mouth, before she could see what it was, she groaned and struggled a little, What is it? Dont worry, the poison wont kill you, Mrs. Rouco in ward 13 gave me a box of raw choctes, since youre working so hard, Ill reward you with a piece. It was then that Dulcina Calvo savored the taste in her mouth with fruition, the raw coquille melted in her mouth and was very mellow. We wouldnt dare poison you, then Dr. Esteban would have to destroy us. The nurse gave an ambiguous nod to Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo, who was not at all impressed by the chills, said, I dont think so, but if they poison me, the demon Esteban will be the happiest! Ahem. The nurse coughed suddenly, her face looking a little different. Dulcina Calvo looked at her with concern: Why are you coughing, a cold? The nurse looked behind Dulcina Calvo at the cold-faced Buddha with his hands stuffed in the pockets of his white coat, coughed more violently, pinched his throat and said, Dulcina, I have to take the temperature of the patient in room 10, so Ill go first. Dulcina Calvounched herself into the void and grunted, spinning and crashing into a solid wall of flesh. Ow! Who the hell, dont you watch where youre going? When she rubbed her head and looked up, she saw Esteban Zaragosa looking at her with calm, downcast eyes. The drum of Dulcina Calvos heart beats louder and louder. Did you hear what he just said? Demon Esteban, who gave you permission to call me that? Dulcina Calvo opened and closed her little mouth and smiled tteringly, Mentor, you must have misheard me. Esteban Zaragosa did not move: Are you saying I have a bad ear?. Dulcina Calvo is embarrassed, this guy asked for it! Tutor you are in the prime of life, how can you have a bad ear, it must be this bad mouth of mine, which says what it should not. Dulcina Calvo gave herself a gentle punch on the cheek as a plea for mercy. Esteban Zaragosa said nonchntly, The beating was very light. Dulcina Calvo is on the verge of tears, is she really going to self-abuse? Punching each other in the face? It hurts to think about it. But when she saw Esteban Zaragosas fierce gaze, Dulcina Calvo gritted her teeth and decided to take the plunge, what was a blow to herpared to her life? So Dulcina Calvo copied his little hand and gave herself a p, but missed his face because Esteban Zaragosa had intercepted her wrist. Very good. Esteban Zaragosa had that look on his face, as if to say C dont know that little mind of yours yet, dont pretend. Dulcina Calvo gestured, Mentor, Im going to see the room then!. Dulcina Calvo was about to run when she was grabbed by Esteban Zaragosa. Stand still. The back cor of the jacket, grasped by arge hand. Dulcina Calvo looked back at him innocently like a pet: What else does the tutor want?. Has your mother let you bring your boyfriend home for dinner this week? Dulcina Calvo was stunned for a moment, then snorted back, You spied on my phone! Esteban Zaragosa did not like the word spy and his brow furrowed slightly. No spying, just passing by and listening. Dulcina Calvo bristled in disbelief, but answered truthfully, My mother asked me to bring my boyfriend home for dinner this week, but I hadnt nned to. You havent told your mother about your affair with Lazaro Morejon? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip: Ive been with Lzaro Morejn for so long that my mother thinks he and I can get married, and I still havent figured out what to tell my mother. Esteban Zaragosa disliked the fact that he had been with Lzaro Morejn for so long, as Dulcina Calvo said. In the eyes of Esteban Zaragosa, Dulcina Calvo and Lzaro Morejn have never been together, much less for a long time. Chapter294 : President Rouco’s Approach …… Dulcina Calvo took advantage of the registration to visit Hall 13. He didnt knock on the door, walked straight in and was met with a scene of dog food. Adn Rouco kisses with his arm around Estre Berrocal The kiss was fiery and steamy. She stood rigid for a moment, not knowing what expression or reaction to make, when her arm jerked and she was pulled out of the room with extremely rapid force. The door to the room, once again, closed silently. Esteban Zaragosa frowned and red at her, Didnt I teach you to knock before you enter a hospital room? With so many patientsing in and out of the hospital, it would be a waste of time to knock on every door. Esteban Zaragosa was standing in front of her, examining her, his face clear and cold, as if he were educating. Dulcina Calvos face grew hotter and hotter as she remembered the image she had just seen. Actually, I had never experienced such a passionate kiss. Although she had been in a three-year rtionship with Lzaro Morejn, the most she could do in between was hold his hand and give him a kiss on the cheek, and she and Lzaro Morejn were in a long-distance rtionship at the university and saw little of each other. The night at S, Lzaro Morejn offered to get a room. Dulcina Calvo struggled for most of the day and finally called her mother, who scolded her severely. Dulcina Calvo grew up as a child who, despite being a bit naughty, was extremely obedient to her parents. In the end, he did not have the courage to go to a room with Lzaro Morejn. That night, he had two rooms with Lzaro Morejn, without sharing a room, not to mention a bed. Although her family was normal, her mother was very strict with her upbringing, especially since she was a child. Therefore, when he learned of his loss to Esteban Zaragosa, he was inwardly saddened. However, Esteban Zaragosa must not have seen how upset she was that day, and Dulcina Calvo was much less open, enough to go on her way after a one-night stand. But the man in front of her is Esteban Zaragosa, her boss, her teacher at the hospital where she did her internship and, moreover, the man she cant mess with. So Dulcina Calvo chose to withdraw, to forget, to be indifferent to the matter. And he did, and he did it well, at least now that Esteban Zaragosa seems to have said nothing about that night. He swallowed saliva and said with some embarrassment, Mentor, Im going to keep checking the room. How could Estre and Adn Rouco kiss in the hospital room? And they were so inseparable! Dulcina Calvo spat silently and turned to leave, only to be pushed back by Esteban Zaragosa. What else can I do for you, tutor? Dulcina Calvo gave him a cutting look. Esteban Zaragosas cool, calm and handsome face showed no emotion: Ill take you home this weekend. No, I can drive back in my own car. At her refusal, the man was clearly a bit annoyed, frowned slightly and said, Did I hear your family is in Ronda? Dulcina Calvo nodded, Well, its not a long bus ride from town to my house, almost an hour. Who was surprised when Esteban Zaragosa said, without changing his face, I am not going to give you back specifically, I have a rtive in Ronda and I am going to see him this week. Dulcina Calvos moon eyes lit up even more when she heard that: Really? Then, tutor, give me a ride! With a special car, youll be home in half an hour!. Esteban Zaragosa growled, Didnt you want it?. Wasnt I afraid to bother you then? Dulcina Calvo thought, Id be an idiot not to take a ride when you have a ride. Esteban Zaragosa, with his hands stuffed in the pockets of his white coat, turned around with the corners of his lips still. Girls are sometimes very deceptive. After checking the room, Dulcina Calvo received a message on Twitter from Estre Berrocal. Just now, you walked into my living room? Dulcina Calvo looked at the question and couldnt help but want to spit, Estre, as a member of the hospital staff, I would like to remind you for the record that a room is not your bedroom to do whatever you want. Estre Berrocal sent a string of ellipses, a little shy and a little embarrassed. Dulcina Calvo smiled and gave him another one back, You kissed President Rouco so passionately, but as a doctor I have to remind you that you cant do that now, you know. The second half of the sentence is serious. Estre Berrocal replied, Understood, Dr. Dulcina. Dulcina Calvo is very happy with the name Dr. Dulcina. When you graduate next June, if things go well, you should be able to get a job at this hospital, right? However, when the timees, he no longer wants to follow that great devil Esteban Zaragosa. Next time, be sure to keep your eyes peeled and follow the right teacher. Dulcina Calvo asked, Have you two finished kissing? Can I go home now?. Flirtatious as God intended. Dulcina Calvo deliberately coughed twice in front of the door as she made her way to Ward 13, and knocked loudly on the door in a feigned manner. Estre Berrocal had fun: Come on in. When Dulcina Calvo entered, after slightly greeting Adn Rouco, she sat down next to Estre Berrocals bed. Adn Rouco is already at work, his long fingers tapping rapidly on theptop keyboard as if he were responding to an e-mail. Dulcina Calvo said, I came to you to rub some food in, I had a te of pasta for lunch and the demon Esteban made me go through the rooms all afternoon, Im breaking my legs. Estre Berrocal brought out some snacks: You can have them. Dulcina Calvo wasted no time in stuffing the small snacks into therge pockets of her white coat. By the way, this weekend I go back home and my mother still doesnt know that I have broken up with Lzaro Morejn and she has asked me to take Lzaro Morejn home for dinner. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly; had it been so long and Dulcina and Dr. Esteban still hadnt gone out? Estre Berrocal was a bit surprised: Its been so long since you broke up with Lzaro Morejn, I think youd better be honest. Dulcina Calvo was dejected: Im afraid to tell my mother, if I do she might think its my problem and that Im making a fool of myself. If something silly happens to me, my mother always thinks theres something wrong with me, but in reality shes my mother.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. So what are you going to do? I didnt think so either, I just said Lazaro Morejon was too busy with clients at work toe to dinner recently. Estre Berrocal nodded, Well, thats an impable excuse, but what if your mother keeps asking you to bring Lazaro Morejon home for dinner next weekend? Dulcina Calvo said, I have to workte on the weekend, I am not avable. What about next week? Dulcina Calvo: Adn Rouco, on the one hand, spoke out of the blue: The most fundamental solution to this issue is for you to bring a new boyfriend home and gag your mother. Dulcina Calvo was stunned: President Rouco, youre not pulling my leg, are you? No. Dulcina Calvo has been knocked out of action. Why did he think that a sensible person like Adn Rouco, who had been with Estre for a long time, had started to be an asshole in his head, and coulde up with such an asshole solution But, on second thought, it seems like a good way to go. Chapter 295: All my property belongs to Mrs. Rouco During Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocals stay in the hospital, there were always interruptions from misinformed people. Two days ago it was Irene Guilln, and today it is Are Rouco again. Fresco Rouco had visited before, but only for the purpose of visiting Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, and the words did not bring up half of the kidnapping case. Adn Rouco understood that Fresco Rouco intended to leave him to his own devices and that Fresco Rouco did not want to interfere in the matter. After all, Shoshana Duque and Are Rouco were wrong, and Uncle Nii had always been a very reasonable and unprotective man. This is very different from Roberto Rouco. Adn Rouco sometimes feels that his father and his second uncle are not blood brothers, because their personalities are very different. Fresco Rouco is a very reasonable and upright man, while Roberto Rouco is outwardly stern, but protective to the extreme. For example,st year, when Paulita had just started kindergarten, the little boy was so fast that he tickled one of the children in the nursery. Rouco had underestimated Roberto Roucos ability to protect his defects. Paulita gave someone a spanking, the kindergarten teacher gave her a couple of lectures, the little girl was delicate as a golden pea and it was normal for her to cry a couple of times, but what did Roberto Rouco do when he went to the kindergarten, he hugged his granddaughter and told the teacher off without asking questions. There are times when Roberto Rouco does not ask about right and wrong, only about who the other person is, and if the old man wants to protect his defects, no one can stop him. Since then, the kindergarten teachers speak to Paulita in the softest of whispers. Later, Adn Rouco took Paulita to the teachers house to apologize, but the image of the Rouco family as defenders of unreason had already taken its toll on many of the kindergarten teachers. Thats why Paulita changed schools, from institutional kindergarten to what became the foreignnguage kindergarten. In contrast, Fresco Rouco, Shoshana Duque, who took out Are Rouco, has been in jail for a few days now, but Uncle Two hasnt said a word to her and doesnt seem to intend to say anything soft. As soon as Are Rouco entered the room, her eyes turned red and she fell to her knees in front of Adn Rouco with a pouf. Brother, please, its all my fault, its all my fault . Im your sister, are you really so heartless? Adn Rouco looked at her with a clear and cold face and said, You shouldnt have begged me, even if you had asked for it. Are Roucos heart stuttered and sank. Is Adn Rouco asking you to beg Estre Berrocal? But who was she to beg Estre Berrocal, if it hadnt been for her, I wouldnt have to be so humble now, let alone live in such fear. Are Rouco does not move, but Adn Rouco does not move either. Are Rouco looked at Adn Rouco: Brother, are you determined to make me beg you? No, I dont want you to beg him, youve always owed him an apology, havent you? An apology? And who is she to apologize to Estre Berrocal! Are Roucos tear-stained eyes were red and it was evident that she had not slept well, if at all, in thest few days. Are Rouco bit her lip, almost breaking the pale. He swallowed saliva and mentallyposed himself for who knows how long before slowly turning around and kneeling before Estre Berrocal. Im sorry. Estre Berrocal did not know how to respond to that Im sorry, but deep down she did not want to forgive Are Rouco at all. Even that child, though not Are Rouco, may not stay. But Are Rouco was the fuse, and was a word of apology enough to forgive her sins? Estre Berrocal did not speak indifferently, but it was Adn Rouco who did. Its an understatement to say youre sorry. Are Rouco closed her eyes, And what exactly do you want from me?. Adn Rouco said: If you do something wrong, you should be punished ordingly. are, this time, you have gone too far. Are Rouco scoffed, Am I going too far?. He stood up suddenly, as if he had reached the limit of his mental humiliation, and, not wanting to lower himself any further to their level, he stared at Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal and said, Arent you exaggerating? You are all turning towards her. Are Rouco pointed viciously at Estre Berrocal: If it werent for her, how could I have been so angry in front of you! She has nothing to do with my father, why would I share half of the family fortune in her name! Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were stunned. Estre Berrocal frowned: How is it possible that Uncle Dos gave me half of the family fortune in his name, I didnt know that. Hey, dont pretend you dont know! I heard with my own ears that my father told hiswyer that he was going to make a will to give you half of the inheritance! Wasnt it for that half of the family fortune that you insisted on bringing him soup while he was in the hospital? Estre Berrocal, you are the best at ying dumb!. Estre Berrocal is puzzled. I really didnt know that Fresco Rouco was going to give him half of the property. Adam Rouco said with a furrowed brow, Do you think Estre would care about half of my uncles fortune? Shes Mrs. Rouco, she owns everything in my name, she has a lot of money and she doesnt care about her half? Are Roucos eyes startled and her feet took a false step backwards, as if in disbelief. How is it possible Even if Estre Berrocal were Mrs. Rouco, how could Adn Rouco be willing to give all his assets to Estre Berrocal? Not even Estre Berrocal expected Adn Rouco to say something like that. After all, she had never married him or thought about his property or anything else. After Are Rouco left in grief, Adn Rouco raised his hand and called Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal lifted the sheets and ran to Adn Roucos bed.N?velDrama.Org content. It must be said that Adn Roucosforter is much warmer than yours. Adam, you are so warm. It was especially warm and soothing to be in his arms. Estre Berrocal,fortable as a kitten, narrowed her watery eyes, then looked at him seriously and asked, Are we really going to stand by and do nothing when the second aunt is at the police station for Are Rouco? There is still no hard evidence against anyone, the most the police department will do is check with the second aunt, I have asked Santino Yepes to ask, and he will be out on bail this afternoon. From the looks of Are Rouco, it seems she doesnt know. Otherwise, Are Rouco would certainly not havee to ask for them. Adn Rouco said, If I had to set her free, I certainly had to make her suffer a little more. Estre Berrocal knew that blood was thicker than water, that Are Rouco was, after all, Adn Roucos only sister, and that even if he had done something heinous, Adn Rouco could notpletely ignore the Rouco family and disown his six rtives. This is not typical of Adn Rouco, and it would be a scandal for the Rouco family and the Rouco Group if Are Rouco were to go to jail. I just really dont understand why the second uncle would want to give me half of the property in his name. And, how could the second uncle suddenly make a will when hes in such good health? Adn Roucos eyes deepened a little: Ill ask my second uncle. However, Estre Berrocal is interested in something else. Is it true that you just said in front of Are Rouco that all your possessions are mine? Or was it a deliberate attempt to speak in front of Are Rouco? Women, who do not seek money, care greatly for a mans heart. Sometimes, in a household, a mans willingness to give all his money to his wife is also a sign of loyalty and devotion. Chapter 296: Shaving it off for life Of course, if Adn Rouco were to give her the entire fortune, someone with no financial sense like Estre Berrocal would not be happy to have control of it, but would find it a burden. Adn Rouco frowned slightly at the seriousness with which I was asking him, and his expression took on a serious tone: Of course Im serious. Women love to hear nice things, even if theyre just being lied to. However, Estre Berrocal could see in Adn Roucos serious expression that the man was not joking. Estre Berrocal tilted her head and nted a soft kiss on his handsome chin. Soft lips, touching the slightly hard g that had juste from him, tickled with some stinging pain, and Estre Berrocal couldnt help but cringe, but Adn Rouco wrapped his arms around her waist and back, deliberately rubbing the short g harder against her soft skin. Estre Berrocal was ticklish and sore and put a little hand on his chin: Its time for you to shave. For a few days they remained in the pavilion and with the burns on Adn Roucos back it was impossible to shower, much less shave. Adam Rouco took her small, soft hand, ced it against his thin lips and kissed it, saying sweetly, Will you shave for me? Sure, but Ive never given a shave, and if I scratch Mr. Adams face . tsk Estre Berrocal ran her small hand over his chin, sighing as she admired his good looks. Adn Rouco is handsome, but that handsomeness and refinement is not the same as what women call handsome, it is the coldness of the man, the charm and reserve of a mature man inside and out. Estre Berrocal considers that the most important thing about a man is not his face, but his whole body. However, he has found a treasure. Adn Rouco is one of those people who are so beautiful and so elegant that, even if they are in the most discreet corner, they are a sight to behold. Adn Rouco, despite his good looks, does not usually attract butterflies to Estre Berrocal, because his aura of a man of authority keeps girls from approaching him to ask for his cell phone number. In the words of Dulcina Calvo, Adn Rouco is a forbidden intellectual Lust. They want to be pushed, but they are afraid to do it. In short, Estre Berrocal now looks at Adn Rouco with her own beauty filter and thinks that her Adn is perfect in every way. Perhaps because Adn Rouco is so handsome, Estre Berrocal often wonders what Adn Rouco will be like when he grows up. Adam, do you think that when you are sixty or seventy years old you will still be as jaded and upright as you have always been? He likes to slouch from time to time. Will he slouch a lot when hes in his 60s or 70s? Wouldnt it be too much of a mismatch for the old, ugly her to be next to the still handsome, upright him? Adn Rouco looked at her, raised an eyebrow and said, I think Ill be fit until Im eighty, and I wont let you down. What kind of person is so self-absorbed? Estre Berrocal suddenly got angry, nudged her little mouth and said, Im supposed to be ugly at eighty years old. Adn Rouco looked at her pale, delicate skin, pinched her little face with his long fingers and said, Bing a little olddy, she is also a lovely little olddy. Estre Berrocals cheeks flushed and she gave him a shy look, her heart feeling like honey. N?velDrama.Org content. Although it was winter, Adn Rouco had not bathed for days, only washed his face and feet and scrubbed himself. Adn Rouco dragged Estre Berrocal directly into the bathroom, and Estre Berrocal grabbed a hot towel and carefully brushed those burns aside as she helped Adn Rouco clean the unbroken skin on her back. Looking at the somewhat ckened burn wound, Estre Berrocal couldnt help but moisten her eyes, Are you still in a lot of pain these days? Adn Rouco did not return his gaze and limited himself to saying two words: Its all right. Okay, does it still hurt? The doctor said that even if this fire wound healed, it would still leave a very visible mark. Adn Rouco was a man and the wound was on his back, so he was not concerned about the aesthetic impact. Estre Berrocal will be distressed when she sees the scar. Adn Rouco asks, Has it already been rubbed? Estre Berrocal nodded, Good, okay. With that, Adn Rouco pulled his petite body towards her, A piece of wound, looking at her all day, see the flowers?. Estre Berrocal knew that Adn Rouco didnt want her to look distressed, but she still brushed her lips and said, I dont know when it will be ready. Adn Rouco looked at her amused: Im not in a hurry, whats yours? Estre Berrocal said nothing more as Adn Rouco took the razor and handed it to her: Come on, shave for me. Youre too tall and Im too tired of being like this to shave you. Estre Berrocal, who normally wore heels and was just above her throat, now wore cotton slippers without heels and was just above her chest, and although she was not short, she was a real midget in front of a tall man like Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal stretched out her hands, feeling tired of them: Why grow so much for nothing? Bend down a little. The smile on Adn Roucos forehead was light and affectionate: You are short and you me others for being tall. The man bent down slightly and held her by the banners at her waist with hisrge hands, cradling her against his chest like a small kangaroo. Is it high enough? Estre Berrocal was almost as tall as he was and her watery eyes matched his dark ones. Arent you tired of hugging me like this?. Cross it out. Estre Berrocal, urged on by him, took the razor in her small hand and shaved him, but although she was careful, she scratched herself, leaving a fine bloody mark on the mans already clean chin. Estre Berrocal felt apologetic: Lets just say Ive never given a shave and my hands are raw. Undeterred, Adn Rouco washed himself and led her out of the bathroom, Once youre done, youre done. So, are you going to let me shave you afterwards? Arent you happy? With pleasure, but I probably wont be able to cook it a second time. said Estre Berrocal shyly. Thats three times. Estre Berrocals two slender little legs curled around the mans waist and back, muttering under her breath, Adam, do you like it so much when I shave you? Why did I think that Adn Rouco had a masochistic constitution? When he got to bed, Adn Rouco patted him on the back: Go to sleep, itste. Estre Berrocal covers herself well, but her feet feel cold. Adam, my feet are cold. The doctor said that she had a weak and cold constitution and that she should take advantage of this abortion to take care of herself. Adn Rouco took the pillow out of the hospital bed where he slept and dropped it on the other end of Estre Berrocals bed. Before Estre Berrocal could react to what he was about to do, Adn Rouco was already on the bed, sitting on the end of it, taking her cold, slender ankles in hisrge hands and rubbing them with his palms, before cing his cold little feet on the warmest part of her body, on her lower back. Adn Rouco is hot in the lower back and Estre Berrocal has cold feet. Chapter 297: If Estrella Berrocal learns of her origins Estre Berrocal huddled under the covers and asked the man at the end of the bed in a squeaky voice, Adam are you cold? Not that Im you, always screaming from the cold. After a while, Estre Berrocal couldnt resist saying again, Is there a hot water bottle, Im going to use a hot water bottle. Put your cold feet on their stomach to warm them up, if Adam Rouco catches a cold. Adam Rouco frowned slightly, as if he didnt like me talking too much, and said in a light voice, Where am I going to find you a hot water bottle in the middle of the night?N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Although Adn Roucos tone was cold, Estre Berrocal was warm inside, especially herrge, warm, dry hands, which held her feet against her abdomen, unusually warm, probably better than a hot water bottle. Estre Berrocal couldnt help twisting her lips under the sheets, Hot water bottles tomorrow then. Adn Rouco made an hmm. Estre Berrocals feet, which did not take long to warm up, did not take long to fall asleep because of the pleasant temperature. The next morning, while Estre Berrocal was still asleep, Adn Rouco got out of bed lightly, put on some clothes and left the room. He remembered what Are Rouco had said yesterday about Fresco Rouco giving Estre half his name and, inexplicably, felt a vague uneasiness. But I couldnt tell where the difort wasing from. Perhaps this property, Fresco Rouco, was given for no reason. Adn Rouco would not have been surprised if Fresco Rouco gave half of his fortune to his only nephew, but why to Estre, whom he had only known for a short time and who was not rted to him? Adn Rouco called Fresco Rouco directly. Hello, Uncle Two, its me, Adam. Oh Adam, how are you and Estre recovering in the hospital? Adn Rouco said in a light voice: Everything is fine. Thats good, thats good. Adam Rouco asks, Uncle Two, why did you leave half your name to Estre?. Adn Rouco did not beat around the bush and was very direct in his question. Fresco Rouco was not surprised that the story had reached Adam Roucos ears, but said You have seen Ares character, Are has disappointed me a lot, I was going to donate half of this property, but then I thought it would be good to give it to you and Estre. Adn Rouco frowned slightly, as this statement by Fresco Rouco was too exaggerated. If that was Fresco Roucos intention, then he should have put half of the property directly on Adam Roucos head, why Estre instead? Uncle Two, you said you and Estres mother were old friends? Fresco Rouco was slightly stunned, he did not expect Adn Rouco to suddenly ask about him: Yes, what is it? What kind of friendship is it that allows Uncle Two to give half his name to Estre directly? Nothing, just a casual question. Fresco Rouco hung up the phone with a hint of frustration. Now that Adam and Estre are married and have a daughter as lovely as Paulita, how will he bear to tell the truth about Estres origins, a secret he wants to take with him to his coffin? As I pondered, the voices of Shoshana Duque and Are Rouco sounded at the door. Is Shoshana Duque back? Fresco Rouco gets up and leaves the studio to see Shoshana Duque, who has returned from a dusty trip. Shoshana. Shoshana Duque looked at him coldly, without a trace of emotion, Are you disappointed that Im back? What kind of words are you talking about? Hm, you would like something to happen to Are and me. If something happens to Are and me, all your assets will rightfully go to Estre Berrocal, and thats okay with you, right?. Are Rouco, on the one hand, looked confused at Shoshana Duque: Mom, what do you mean, what do you mean by in the name?. Shoshana Duques eyes fluttered wildly at the slip of the tongue, but she quickly redirected the topic and said, Are, remember that the only people who can legitimately inherit your fathers legacy are you and me. Mom Fresco Rouco said, Shoshana, do you still care about this at this point?. Shoshana Duque scoffed, Dont you care, dont you care so much that youre in such a hurry to make a will? Not wanting to argue with her any further, Fresco Rouco simply waved his hand and turned around to return to his study. Shoshana Duque saw his silence and, after cating Are Rouco, entered Fresco Roucos studio. Estre Berrocal, your real daughter with Juanisha Capistrn, right? If Fresco Rouco had not been sure, he would not have left half of his assets to Estre Berrocal. This half of the property is Fresco Roucos fault towards Estre Berrocal. As Fresco Rouco did not speak, Shoshana Duque added: Why havent you identified Estre Berrocal with Juanisha Capistrn, since she is your daughter? Maybe, when you meet her, you will cry together, dont you want your daughter toe back to you?. Fresco Roucos grip on his cane tightened as he squeezed it tighter and tighter and his brow furrowed, Shoshana!. Am I wrong, or are you afraid to admit it? What are you trying to say? Shoshana Duque said, word for word: Youre afraid, youre afraid that if you tell Estre Berrocal who she is, not only will she not recognize you, but she will hate you! She is Adams wife, but she is the daughter of your Fresco Rouco, and she is Adams cousin by blood and generation. Do you think she would be able to bear it if she knew?. Shoshana Duque, what do you want? Shoshana Duque made two grimaces and said, staring at her vicissitudes: What do I want, dont you love her more than Are? All these years you have loved Juanisha Capistrn, maybe I can help you identify with Juanisha Capistrns daughter. Shoshana Duque! Youre crazy! Am I crazy? You should be grateful that I helped you two get to know each other. Fresco Roucos heart twisted with rage and he put his hand on his chest and said, Shoshana Duque, you cant do this! Adam is also your own nephew. Adam is my nephew, but I hate you and Juanisha Capistrns daughter to death! You and Juanisha Capistrn have made Are and me unhappy, and Im not going to let your daughter be happy like this! Estre Berrocal is so happy with Adn now, how do you think she will react if she finds out about his birth? Fresco Roucos eyes shook violently. At the hospital, Adn Rouco is having breakfast with Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal thought about it and said, Adam, I dont think I can take half of the property that Uncle Two wants to give me in his name for whatever reason, and if I do, Im sure Aunt Two will splice with me, I think. Adn Rouco nodded with his chin and helped her peel her coffee leaf egg, responding lightly. However, after thinking about it for half a day, I still dont understand why the second uncle would want to leave me half of his property. Although I have an inexplicable feeling of affection when I see him, after all Ive only known him for a very short time, and youre only second uncles own nephew, so even if he wants to keep it, hell leave it to you, so how could it fall on my head. Well, dont think about it, just eat. Adn Rouco handed Estre Berrocal a peeled coffee-leaf egg, which she took a couple of bites of and went back to eating her porridge. Chapter 298: Having Another Child The Vi Tasis. Jonathan Tasis had not long returned to Grupo Tasis with Analena Lozada when Irene Guilln arrived in a hurry. Irene Guillen had learned that today Jonathan Tasis was bringing Analena Lozada for a family dinner, a family dinner, which means that Jonathan Tasis intended for the family to ept this Analena Lozada. At lunchtime, Berto Tasis saw that everyone had arrived and said quietly, Sit down, everyone. After everyone was seated, the maids began serving the food. Eleanora Lozada has a poor appetite, and since Jonathan Tasis kept feeding her during the meal, Eleanora Lozada was a little embarrassed and whispered, Ill help myself. Berto Tasis, seeing his son so affectionate with this woman, couldnt help but nce at the woman sitting next to Jonathan Tasis. Berto Tasis asks, Is Miss Analena the reason you have never married? Over the years, Berto Tasis has introduced him to many wonderful girls with good families, good looks and great emotional intelligence, but Jonathan Tasis has never been able to see them. Berto Tasis had thought he was above the world, but now that he had met Miss Analena, he didnt think he had anything to offer, the only thing she did was dazzle his son to the point that he couldnt see any other woman. And this Analena Lozada is, in every way, inferior to the girls that Berto Tasis introduced to Jonathan Tasis. In terms of looks, Analena Lozada is pretty, yes, but definitely not that disturbing, and in terms of family history, Analena Lozada is anything but. Jonathan Tasis took Eleanora Lozadas small hand at his side and said, Dad, I brought Analena for you to meet today, and I n to marry her next year. Eleanora Lozada got teary-eyed because, although she knew he had always wanted to marry her, she never thought he would actually put it on the agenda. Irene Guillen, seated across the table, frowned even more, but smiled softly and said, Brother Jonathan, its too soon to mention marriage to your uncle when you first brought Miss Analena, isnt it? Jonathan Tasis didnt even look at Irene Guilln, pursing his lips and saying coldly, Its not for you, who are from the outside, to judge whether its early or not. Irene Guilln bites her lip with resignation. Berto Tasis said, Jonathan, its true youve been abrupt this time, you brought a girl without a word and told me you were going to marry this girl, I suppose youvee to inform me? Dad, I dont care if you like Analena Lozada or not, and whether you promise her to be daughter-inw of the Tasis Group or not, I will marry her. You Berto Tasis sighed. Ever since Jonathan Tasis mother died, the boy had always been cold and had never been close to him, but he could never ignore his lifes work as a father. Jonathan, your Aunt Shen is still at the police station, I dont know when this matter will end for a while, you said you would marry Analena Lozada after New Years, its almost New Years, I think its better to postpone the wedding! Jonathan Tasis scoffed: Doria Guilln asked for it when she was in the police station? Im not going to get married if he serves a few years in jail?. Jonathan Tasis had always disliked Doria Guilln and her daughter, and did not live in the Tasis Group or have contact with them during the week. Jonathan Tasis became even more upset with the mother and daughter. Jonathan, how you talk! Dad, I brought Analena today because I wanted your blessing on my heart, and if you dont approve, I dont care, Im hardly rted to the Tasis Group anymore anyway, except that myst name is Tasis and I have Tasis Group blood in my body. You! Berto Tasis was momentarily furious. A small hand under Eleanora Lozadas desk tugged on Jonathan Tasis sleeve, gesturing for her to stop talking, only to be grabbed by Jonathan Tasis, Analena,e on. Jonathan Tasis immediately took Eleanora Lozadas hand and, regardless of Berto Tasis and Irene Guillens reactions, turned around and left La Vi Tasis. Only halfway through the meal did Berto Tasis hear the sound of the engine in the courtyard and his frown deepened, his big vichy hands pping the table angrily. Bastards! Irene Guilln approached and reassured Berto Tasis: Uncle, dont be angry with Brother Jonathan, hes just lost in the moment and hell find outter that youre really interested in his welfare. Berto Tasis patted the back of his hand in relief and said, If only I could be as good and understanding as you. Irene Guilln behaved even more obediently as a result of thispliment. Said Berto Tasis: I have the bestwyer to defend your mother, but the main problem is that on the one hand the police have witnesses and on the other hand it is Adn Rouco, so it is difficult for your mother to get out of this and I can only help her as much as I can. Man, my moms not really going to jail, is she?. Irene Guilln looked at Berto Tasis with some horror. Berto Tasis said with sincerity, Jail time is definitely inevitable, lets say we fight for a lighter sentence from it. Irene Guillns face turned white: So its a minimum sentence of a few years?.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. It should be at least three years. In Irene Guillns eyes there was a hard shiver: So then uncle you, will you divorce my mother? Berto Tasis said: Your mother and I never got married, we were a sort of half-married couple. Irene, if you need anything in the future, ask me, Im sorry about your mother. But Berto Tasis voice stopped and his face looked a little embarrassed. Irene Guillns heart wentpletely cold, huh, so now the Tasis Group wont help them either? At the end of the week, the sun was shining and Estre Berrocal, tired of being in the living room, asked Adn Rouco to go for a walk. While walking outside the hospital, they met Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo by chance. Estre Berrocal asked, Dulcina, where are you going?. I thought I told you before, Im going home this weekend. Estre Berrocal does remember, but Is Dr. Estebaning home with you, too? These two, in fact, Esteban Zaragosa are going to meet Dulcina Calvos parents? Dulcina Calvo smiles and says, The tutor has a rtive who happens to be in Ronda and I hitchhike with him. Esteban Zaragosa nodded to them very coldly and said again to Dulcina Calvo: Lets go. When they had left, Estre Berrocal asked Adn Rouco with curiosity: Is it true that Dr. Esteban has rtives in Ronda? Adn Roucoughed softly, slung his arm over his shoulder and said, Esteban Zaragosa can go fuck himself if he has rtives in Ronda. Estre Berrocal burst outughing, So, is Dr. Esteban sending Dulcina back on purpose?. I dont think its just to send Dulcina Calvo home. Estre Berrocal is a bit incredulous, is it difficult to meet the parents? But do you think Dulcina and Dr. Esteban are really a good fit? Adn Rouco says, Its the kind of thing that outsiders dont say, if its okay with them, its okay. Estre Berrocal nodded, feeling that the point was well taken. When they arrived at a small recreational facility not far from the hospital, several innocent and romantic children were ying on a slide. Estre Berrocal looked at the children and thought for a moment about the one who had just had an abortion. Estre Berrocal looked at the children and thought about the one who had just miscarried and felt sad. Adn Rouco saw what she was thinking and hugged her gently, saying in a muted voice, When you are well, we will have another child. Chapter 299: Son-in-law at the door The walk back to Ronda is not far, but not close either. As we left the hospital, there was some traffic in the city center. By the time we made our way to the elevated area, it was after 4:00 pm. Dulcina Calvo was sitting in the passenger seat, bored and with her phone in her hand. Esteban Zaragosa spoke little, but Dulcina Calvo, ever the chatterbox, asked Esteban Zaragosa in a casual conversation as he picked up his phone: Mentor, where do your Rondas rtives live? Maybe I even know them. Ronda is not big, it is a town where peoplee and go, and Dulcina Calvo knows almost all of them, and even if she doesnt know them, they dont know each other by name, and when they meet, they are familiar. That he was surprised when Esteban Zaragosa spoke coldly: Is it any of your business?. Gee, mean, you cant even ask. Dulcina Calvos cell phone rang and the caller ID read Mom. After answering the phone, Lus mother on the other end of the telephone asked, Baoer, where are you? Its just down the road, so I guess Ill be home in half an hour. Then I can cook. Dulcina Calvo replied, Well, you cook the rice, and by the way, mom, I want shrimp. Lus mother smiled and said, I know you like shrimp, so I went to the market early in the morning and bought shrimp. This is the first time Xiao Chies to our house for dinner, I dont know what you like to eat, ask. Ah? Forget it, forget it. Lus mother said to her, You, child, what are you forgetting, ask for one thing, and dont let yourself be cooked. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and, after a long hesitation, said, That, Mama, Lzaro Morejn did not return with me. Huh? What, we didnt agree? You brought Xiao Chi for dinner this weekend, why dont youe over all of a sudden? He Dulcina Calvo was about to lie when the man driving next to her suddenly snatched the cell phone from her ear. Dulcina Calvo ducked her head to see Esteban Zaragosa holding the steering wheel in one hand and the phone in the other saying politely on the other end of the phone, Hello Aunt, Im not picky, Ill eat what you make. Dulcina Calvo: After Esteban Zaragosa said this, I heard Lus mother on the phone saying yes with pleasure. Dulcinas mother had never met Lzaro Morejn, she had only seen his picture, so naturally she could not hear who the voice was. After hanging up the call, Dulcina Calvo frowned and said, My mother was asking what Lzaro Morejn likes to eat, not you. Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow and said, I didnt take you for nothing. Dulcina Calvo sat in the co-pilots seat and ruffled her hair, the man was too much of a cat! Interest is charged on a hitchhike! What a stingy thing to do! Esteban Zaragosa seems to have such a high ss lifestyle, how can he be so stingy and picky! Hey? No, Esteban Zaragosa means, go to his house for dinner?! Dulcina Calvo immediately straightened up and looked at him earnestly, Tutor, arent you going to Ronda to see some rtives? Why are youing to my house for dinner? Wont your rtives invite you to dinner? Im not going to see my rtives until tomorrow. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched as she thought to herself, whats the point of running off to Ronda tonight when youre not going to your rtives house until tomorrow! But she was too bold to say anything, and she spent the whole trip thinking about how to interrupt Esteban Zaragosas idea of going to dinner at his house. When we arrived in Ronda, Dulcina Calvo was in a good mood looking at the scenery of her hometown. As Dulcina Calvo passed by on the street, she saw the brasserie where she always ate on the side of the road and said to Esteban Zaragosa: Stop, stop, Im going to get a te. Esteban Zaragosa parked his car on the shoulder and parked in the streets of the vige, unattended and on his own. Dulcina Calvo got out of the car and ran to the brasserie window. The owner of the brasserie knew her: Yo, Dulcina is home on vacation!. Yes, boss, Ill have the roast duck for twenty dors and a vegetarian chicken gazpacho. Okay. After buying the Brussels sprouts, Dulcina Calvo was carrying them back to her car when the brasserie owner looked at the car parked in front of the door and asked, Your boyfriend gave you a ride back, huh? Dulcina Calvo smiled shyly: No, no, hes a friend of mine, boss, Im going home. Go on go, your mother must have cooked a nice table waiting for your return. When Dulcina Calvo got into the car, Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly, but his voice was soft and warm: Why is everything so slow?. Dulcina Calvo brushed the corner of her lips, I ran into an acquaintance and we talked some more. Acquaintances, this girl meets acquaintances wherever she goes. Esteban Zaragosa asks, How do you get home? Go ahead, Ill show you the way, were almost there. Within minutes, a ck Audi pulled up under the block. After Dulcina Calvo got out of the car, so did Esteban Zaragosa. When she turned around, she saw the handsome man against the warm glow of the setting sun, and for a moment she froze in ce. Dulcina Calvo has to admit that Esteban Zaragosa is really handsome. If she wasnt the devil Esteban, Dulcina Calvo might resist being an ass-kisser. But the demon Esteban is, after all, the demon Esteban, the man Dulcina Calvo cant mess with. Esteban Zaragosa, already walking briskly forward, asked, What building? Dulcina Calvo blurted out: Just this one. After saying that, he wanted to bite his tongue, why tell her that he really wanted her toe to his house for dinner! Two people, one in front of the other, entered the building. Dulcina Calvos house is on a fourth floor, neither too high nor too low, so it is not too difficult to climb, but when she is in front of the house, Dulcina Calvo does not dare to ring the doorbell for a while. Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow, What, waiting for me to knock on the door for you? Upon hearing this, Dulcina Calvo was quick to refuse: No, no, I prefer to do it myself. Dulcinas smile froze when her mother came to open the door. Dulcinas mother stared at the tall, handsome man before her for a long time, but could see no resemnce between him and the Lazaro Morejon she had seen in the photograph. However, Dulcinas mother did not give it much importance, but simply called her attention to how handsome Lzaro Morejn was. Dulcinas mother took Esteban Zaragosas hand and said with a smile, Come in, little Chi, sit down for a while with Baoer, dinner will be ready in a moment!. Dulcina Calvo: Ma he But Mama Dulcina had already ignored her and had long since dragged Esteban Zaragosa into the house. Esteban Zaragosa asks, Tia, do you have any slippers? Im going to change my shoes. Dulcinas mother even said enthusiastically: You dont have to change your shoes, its a nuisance, Ill do the cleaning tomorrow anyway,e in and sit down.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Dulcina Calvo was a little tired and muttered under her breath, Is my mother really old-fashioned? She cant even say shes not Lzaro Morejn Dulcina Calvo entered the house with the bruschetta in her hand, and just as she closed the door behind her, Dulcinas mother frowned and said Dulcina Calvo, why are youing in here with your shoes on? You dont have any slippers, do you? Change your slippers! Youre so careless. Dulcina Calvo is confused about whos in charge in this house C now she wonders if its her mothers own daughter! Why is he going in without changing his shoes and I have to change mine, who are you mother What are you mumbling to yourself, change your shoes, wash your hands afterwards and pour Xiao Chi a cup of coffee! Your father will be home soon, well have dinner when he arrives! Chapter 300: I must charge interest for helping you Esteban Zaragosa, who was being held enthusiastically on the couch by Dulcinas mother, raised an eyebrow looking at Dulcina Calvo. Deuces! Dulcina Calvo growled viciously and threw her little hands into the kitchen. Once Dulcina Calvo and Dulcinas mother entered the kitchen, Dulcinas mother kept shouting from the kitchen, That little Chi, Im too busy frying to attend to you now, so make yourself at home, no need to be formal!N?velDrama.Org content. Esteban Zaragosa was really unwrapped, and his dark eyes surveyed the house. The house is small, about ny square meters, but cozy. At this moment, the scattered sunset in the small living room, with the sound of frying oiling from the kitchen, makes your heart extraordinarily calm and quiet. With two rooms, it was obvious which one was Dulcina Calvos, and Esteban Zaragosa couldnt help but get up and enter the girls boudoir. Dulcina Calvos small bedroom is also warmly furnished. A single bed, covered with a thick warm quilt, it looked warm, a small desk with a desktopputer, next to theputer desk was a small bookshelf with many books, some medical works, one was also his published medicalption book, Esteban Zaragosas lips unconsciously hooked. On this shelf, however, the most popr are romance novels. Esteban Zaragosa is a girl who is not studying, but reading all this nonsense. A group photograph has been ced on the top shelf of the bookshelf. Esteban Zaragosas pupils narrowed and his eyes showed displeasure. In the group photo, the girl is leaning on Lzaro Morejn, smiling sweetly. Does Dulcina Calvo really care about this Lzaro Morejn when she keeps posting those group photos in such obvious ces? The more I look at it, the angrier I feel. Esteban Zaragosasrge hand simply lowered the frame and ced it back on the shelf, out of sight, out of mind. In the kitchen, Dulcinas mother grabbed Dulcina Calvo and whispered: Why doesnt this Lzaro Morejn look anything like his picture? He hasnt gone for stic surgery, has he?. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched, Mom, you have a big brain!. Can stic surgery can make Lzaro Morejn look like Esteban Zaragosa? And do it without a cut? Dulcinas mother took another look and said, He doesnt look like a stic surgery freak, but hes quite a bit more handsome than in the picture, but . how can this guy change so much? Mom, he he he Dulcina Calvo wanted to tell him that the man was Esteban Zaragosa, not Lzaro Morejn, but when the words came out of her mouth, Dulcina Calvo decided it would be better to let him make a mistake. If she had told him it wasnt Lzaro Morejn, her mother would have beaten her to death, but for the sake of everyones happiness, lets leave it at that! Mom, actually, the pictures I showed you earlier were taken with a beauty camera, and as you know, young people who are taken with that kind of camera nowadays look different from themselves. Dulcinas mother wondered, No, doesnt a camera with a filter make people look better? This Lazarus doesnt look as good as he does in person. Oops, mom, hes not in the picture, you should fry the food, my dad will be home soon! Go and take the coffee to Xiao Chi, its his first time to visit us, dont let him think that our family doesnt value him, go! Dulcina Calvo, wilted and with a cup of coffee,es out of the kitchen and sees that the living room is empty before realizing that Esteban Zaragosa has escaped to his bedroom. He hurried to the bedroom and growled, Here, have some coffee!. Esteban Zaragosa gave her a sidelong nce, Is this how you treat your mentor? Ive done you a big favor. A big favor? Good thing youre not doing me any favors, why are you in my room, what are you trying to spy, what are you trying to spy? Esteban Zaragosas long legs closed over her and his dark eyes bore into her face. I pretended to be Lazaro Morejon and helped you cheat on your mother, shouldnt I charge some interest for you?. Me, I didnt ask you to help me, you were the one who wanted toe and rub it in and you didnt exin it to my mother! Dulcina Calvo was cornered by him until her back collided with Esteban Zaragosas bookshelf and breathing, getting closer and closer Dulcina Calvo, like a small fan, eyshes quivering as if nothing, held the coffee cup in her two small hands against the center of the two. This, this is my house, you, stay out of it! Until, just as Esteban Zaragosas thin lips were about to touch her delicate ones, Esteban Zaragosa stopped, reached for the cup of coffee she held in her small hand, hummed softly and let go. Dulcina Calvo took a deep breath behind her back. It wasnt long before Papa Dulcina returned. I still hadnt seen anyone when I heard Dulcinas father ask cheerfully in the lobby, Has my daughter returned? Where is she? Dulcina Calvo came out of the bedroom: Dad, here he is!. Baoer, you havent been home for over a month,e, lets see if youve lost weight. Why did you lose weight again? Did you lose so much weight because you couldnt eat the chicken thighs and veal that dad brined for you? Dulcinas father pulled Dulcina Calvo left and right and looked at her with pain. Dulcina Calvo cupped her small, slightly baby-fat face with both hands and said, Dad, Ive put on a few poundstely. Whats fat, this time Dad is going to brine you some extra chicken thighs and beef to take home. Dulcina Calvos appetite for marinated chicken thighs and marinated beef was tempting: Dad, I love you the most. Esteban Zaragosa stared at such a touching scene, and felt as if a warm current ran through his heart. Papa Dulcina soon saw Esteban Zaragosa, Is this is it a littlete? Esteban Zaragosa approached, bowed slightly, extended his hand politely and said, Hello, Uncle. Dulcinas father shook hands with Esteban Zaragosa and said with a big smile, Hello, hello, I have often heard about you from our baby, and I am so d to see you today, you are really a handsome man, our baby has a good eye! Dulcina Calvo, her ears slightly red, pulled Dulcinas father and said, Dad, Dad, stop, go help Mom in the kitchen!. Hey, hey, that little Chi, make yourself at home, y with Baoer, Ill go help in the kitchen. Esteban Zaragosa nods slightly. When Dulcinas father entered the kitchen, Dulcina Calvo had the courage to hit Esteban Zaragosas chest with her clenched fist: Good job, youre faking it. Esteban Zaragosa took her whole fist in his and his dark eyes looked at her with deep intensity, Pretend? Sooner orter Im going to be the master of this house. Dulcina Calvos brain circuits were disconnected for several seconds. Sooner orter, you will have to be the master of the house. ? What does it mean? I, I can warn you, our family has no money, dont you dare try to cheat my parents! Esteban Zaragosa looked at the unlit girl in front of him and became a little distracted. But the girl she has taken a liking to has to be patient and develop her sensitivity to this aspect step by step. Its just that now she doesnt see him as a man, in her mind he is always the invible mentor, when will this girl see that she is next to a man who is a million times better than Lazaro Morejon and worthy of a lifetime? A man, who could love and protect her, not a teacher, much less an elder or leader. Chapter 301: Watching over your loved ones In the evening, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were having dinner in the living room. Suddenly Fresco Rouco arrives, and Estre Berrocal puts a piece of roast pork in Adn Roucos mouth, which makes Estre Berrocal blush. However, Adam Rouco, ever indifferent, feels no emotion, but puts down his fork and says to Fresco Rouco, Uncle, what brings you here? Fresco Rouco looked at them and said with a slight smile: Adn, I havee to see you because there is something I want to tell you. What is it, second uncle? You Fresco Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal, would you mind taking a walk with me? It seemed that Uncle Segundo wanted to talk to him alone. Adn Rouco got out of bed, put on his clothes and said, You eat first. Estre Berrocal nodded, but did not forget to remember: Hurry back, the food wont be good if it gets cold. Adn Rouco raised his hand and rubbed her hair: Yes. Adn Rouco followed Fresco Rouco out of the room and into the back garden of the hospital, Fresco Rouco was still frowning and hesitating to speak. Adn Rouco asked: To Dos, what do you want, say it. Fresco Rouco stopped dead in his tracks, a great tussle and tangle shed under his eyes, Adam, I have thought about this matter for a long, long time, and rather than tell you through others, I thought it would be better if I told you myself. ountability? When does a second uncle have to give an ount to a subordinate? Fresco Rouco, however, nodded solemnly, and only when the two went to a more secluded part of the garden, where no one entered or left, did Fresco Rouco take a deep breath and say, Adam, Estre she is my daughter. Adn Rouco froze for half a second and thenughed, Man, thats not a funny joke. With that, he turned to leave, but Fresco Rouco continued, I know you dont believe me, but Estres mother, Juanisha Capistrn, was pregnant with my child. Adam Roucos hand, hanging from his leg, tensed as he said coolly, Still, how can Uncle Junior say that Estre is your daughter? Ive sent someone to investigate, Stefano Berrocal is blood type A, and Juanisha Capistrn is also blood type A. But Estres blood type, is AB, which, Im sure you know. ?Y? Adam Roucos fists, clenched tighter and tighter, his bones blue and white. Fresco Rouco looked at him and said: I also have AB blood. Adn Rouco remained still, silent for a long, long time. In this world there are no such coincidences. When I first saw Estre, I always felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity and affinity with her. Adam, it was all my doing then, I said Fresco Rouco, but with some embarrassment and guilt, he lowered his face and could say no more. Adn Rouco closed his eyes and remembered Estre saying that he had felt close to his second uncle when he met him. Could Star really be the real daughter of the second uncle? And what were they? Cousins? But they were already graduates and had been married for a long time, and even had a daughter between them. Adn Rouco could not believe that Estre Berrocal was his cousin when he thought of the lovely Paulita. Thinking about this, Adn Rouco went so far as to speak to Fresco Rouco in a cooler voice: What do you mean by that? Adam, I Fresco Rouco wanted to say something else. However, Adn Rouco said in strong words: Estre and I are already married, and no matter whose daughter she is, that will not erase the fact that she is my wife. If Uncle Two is here today to separate us or to im our daughter, I also tell him clearly that it is impossible. Adam, you misunderstand me, I have no intention of separating you, nor have I the right to separate you, I can keep this secret forever, but I fear that paper cannot hold fire, this matter, if others know, will have repercussions for you and Estre Uncle Segundo, as long as you keep this secret, the rest, its not for you to worry about. Estre is my wife, I will protect her. With those words, Adn Rouco turned with a cold face and walked away.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Fresco Rouco looked at her cold back and couldnt help but ask: If one day her life bes public and your rtionshipes to the forefront of public opinion, will you still be so protective of her if her birth is disclosed and your rtionshipes to the fore? Uncle Segundo, dont forget that Im not you, Im not going to be with someone I dont want for the rest of my life, so what I want, I will fight with all my might to protect. Adn Roucos voice, very cold and subdued, was unusually firm and strong. Fresco Rouco smiled a somewhat sad but relieved smile: You are braver and more powerful than me, I am the coward. He had been a coward from start to finish. Then, for his family, for duty, he had given up thepanion he loved most in his life, and more than twenty yearster, he was still a coward; he was afraid even to recognize his own daughter. Fresco Rouco stood in thete afternoon sun, holding his cane, tears finally slipping from his eyes. Estre Berrocal finished her dinner and looked at Adn Roucos portion, which waspletely cold when she touched it with her small hand. Why arent you back yet? Adn Rouco had left without his cell phone and Estre Berrocal was about to put on theforter and go out to look for it when Adn Rouco had already returned from outside. Estre Berrocal knelt on the bed, Why did it take you so long to go, what was the big deal Uncle Two wanted to talk to you about? Mens business. Four simple words that made Estre Berrocal suddenly lose interest. Mens business it would bepany business, I think. The food is getting cold, Im going to heat it up for you. She was about to get out of bed when Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and pulled back, No, Im not hungry. But youve only eaten a few bites. Im not hungry. Adn Rouco held her down, but her arms tightened and Estre Berrocal, feeling his pressure, lifted her face to stare at him and said, Youre weird. Adam Roucos gaze was deep as he stared at her -Estre, are you really Uncle Juniors real daughter? Estre Berrocal sniffed at him like a puppy and wrinkled her nose slightly, You ran out to get a cigarette. In his body there was a very marked odor of tobo. Adn Roucos nerves sank slightly and a perfectionist smile suddenly burst from the corner of his lips: You got it. No wonder you didnte back after being gone so long, so youve been sneaking out for a smoke. It had been light outside when Adn Rouco had gone out, but now, it was dark. He hadnt bothered to check the time, but the wait had been a long one, so How many cigarettes did you go out to smoke? A package. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched: When did you be so addicted to tobo? A pack of cigarettes? Have you smoked them all?. Adn Rouco said nothing, but Estre Berrocal was curious, But . where did you get the cigarettes, you didnt have your phone or money with you, how did you buy them? I asked the hospital porter for a pack of Rubio. How could the doorman give you a pack of Rubio cigarettes? I promised him to give him back a BLUE one day. Estre Berrocal: Chapter 302: Damn, the temptation to sin Here, in the living room of the Calvo family, Dulcinas father and mother kept staring at Esteban Zaragosa throughout dinner, the more they looked at their son-inw, the better he looked, and the better he looked! Even Dulcina Calvo, who has not been home for more than a month, was left out of the dinner, as Dulcinas father and mother continued to serve Esteban Zaragosas meal. Dulcina Calvo, his own daughter, was left out, inexplicably speechless. Dulcinas mother asked enthusiastically, Lazaro, what do you think of your aunts food?. Esteban Zaragosa ate well, with elegance, and Dulcinas father and mother looked the other way. The aunt is very good, I like her. Dulcinas mother smiled at Esteban Zaragosaspliment: Eat more if its good, dont be shy,e on, eat more ribs, you young people have to eat more to work. Thank you, Auntie. We are all family, why thank you? Our Dulcina will count on you to take care of her in the future. Dulcina Calvo red, Mom, am I your own daughter? Youre selling me out before weve done anything. Dulcinas motherughed and red at her: What are you talking about, child? During this, Dulcinas father asked, Lazarus, Ive always heard Dulcina talk about you, but I dont know what you do. His Dulcina graduated from the Holy City Medical University, a prestigious university, and now she is a trainee doctor, and in the future she will be a regr worker at the hospital. Dulcinas father is not looking for how much money the other party can earn, but at least to be decent and worthy of his Dulcina, so that they can have more things to talk about together. Esteban Zaragosa, with a calm and serious face, put down the dishes, looked at Dulcinas father and Dulcinas mother and said: Uncle, aunt, I am a doctor like Dulcina. Dulcinas dad was a little d to hear that, it was good to be both doctors. Are you in the same apartment as Dulcina? Esteban Zaragosa nodded. Dulcina Calvo made a gesture with her small mouth, thinking C They are my bosses. Dulcinas father and mother had an inexplicable fondness for doctors, teachers,wyers and programmers, perhaps because the townspeople were more conservative and less informed, and always thought they were good professions. Although Dulcina Calvo herself thought that studying medicine was cooler because she could save lives and help the wounded, she didnt realize how painful it was until she entered medical school, and that she had to dissect cadavers in the clinic, which was excruciating at first and she didnt eat for days. The other students went to y ball and party after ss, while the medical students went to kill rats after ss. Studying medicine was really exhausting, getting up earlier than a chicken and sleepingter than a dog. Good, good, youre both doctors, well have two great doctors in our family, Dulcinas dad, we wont be afraid of getting sick anymore!. Dulcinas father said, What are you talking about? Dont curse yourself. Esteban Zaragosa found Dulcinas father and Dulcinas mother to be very funny. He looked at the little girl sitting next to him talking, her little face pale and soft, her gaze warm and weing, like a little sun shining inside. Perhaps only such a warm family could have raised such a positive Dulcina Calvo. After dinner, Dulcinas mother cut a te of fruit and Dulcina Calvo took it to the bedroom. Esteban Zaragosa sat in the swivel chair next to hisputer desk and Dulcina Calvo handed him the fruit fork, Take fruit. Esteban Zaragosa sat down and she leaned against the desk, he was tall and she was small, so even sitting Esteban Zaragosa didnt have to crane his neck very far to look at her. He looked at her, his thin lips curved and hisrge, thin hand took the fork of fruit she was offering him with her small hand. Dulcina Calvo ate the fruit and said, When are you leaving?. Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow: Do you want to throw me out before finishing the fruit?. Dulcina Calvo looked at the time, Its nine oclock, after the fruit, youd better go find a hotel, were not like in the city, there arent many hotels, not even five star ones. The smile in Esteban Zaragosas eyes deepened and he said, half jokingly, half seriously, Maybe your parents will take me in for the night? The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched. There are only two rooms in our house, and youre staying? Take you in, where are you going to stay? On the couch? Or on the wall? Esteban Zaragosa sat in the swivel chair, his long legs moved, the man and chair slid to the cot, the mansrge hand, caressed the warm cot, saying, Sleep here. Dulcina Calvo did not see the yfulness and ambiguity in his eyes, but merely said with a thick nerve, You think so! You sleep here and I sleep somewhere else! Dont forget that I am the owner of this house, you are a guest! What kind of guest sleeps in the owners bed? I meant to sleep together. Dulcina Calvo stood frozen in ce, thinking to herself: youre thinking big! Out of sheer courage, Dulcina Calvo clenched her fist and punched Esteban Zaragosa in the nose. Esteban Zaragosa never expected the girl to throw a punch.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . He received a solid punch to the nose and frowned slightly in pain. Dulcina Calvo, what the hell! Dulcina Calvo looked at her fist as a witticism, and even wondered where she had gotten the courage to do that. The opponent was the demon Stephen! So Dulcina Calvo, after punching him, ran out, only for Esteban Zaragosa to pick her up like a chicken and throw her on the bed. Dulcina Calvo: Esteban Zaragosa! Esteban Zaragosa tugged the tie around his neck with his long fingers, When did I ever say I was a good man? Whoops what a shame! Esteban Zaragosas body draped downward, the weight of both of them pressed against the cot, the soft cot sagging slightly. Dulcina Calvos two small, white hands rested on the mans chest, her little face flushed, her two watery eyes looking defensively at him, innocent, harmless, inviting crime. Damn it. Esteban Zaragosa took her chin and lowered his head to kiss her slightly parted lips. Mmmm Dulcina Calvos eyes widened in surprise, and the sudden ergement of his handsome face in front of her made her clench her fist and want to punch him again, but Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes widened and he snapped her slender wrist faster, catching her above the head so Dulcina Calvo couldnt move. A click was heard, Dulcina ah, Lazarus tonight Dulcinas mother stood in the bedroom doorway, stunned by the scene on the bed .. Dulcina Calvo rushed to push the man on top of her and wiped her hot lips with the back of her hand, her little face red to dripping blood, Mama, Mama. Mama dont misunderstand me! You, you Dulcinas mom stood, a little frazzled, That I didnt see anything! Dulcinas mother swallowed hard and turned to close the door behind her. Half a secondter, Dulcinas mom pushed the door again, looked straight at Dulcina Calvo and said, You, get out of here!. Dulcina Calvos scalp tingled. Her mother would kill her, wouldnt she? Esteban Zaragosa had really made it! Chapter 303: Our daughter has found a treasure Dulcina Calvo slowly followed Dulcinas mother into the next bedroom. Dulcinas mother paced up and down the room, anxious as if she had a thousand words to say to Dulcina Calvo but didnt know where to start. Dulcinas mother pointed to Dulcina Calvo: You, stand by the wall!. Dulcina Calvo stood meekly at the base of the wall, holding her head in her hands and raising a white g of surrender, Mama just a moment ago I we werent in that Dulcinas mothers eyes twitched, That? Which one were you on?. Dulcina Calvo clutched her hot little ears with both hands and bit her lip as she muttered, In that one or not in that one Dulcina Calvo, Dulcina Calvo, youve got a lot of nerve, havent you, what have I taught you since you were a little girl? A girl has to be reserved, love herself and stay out of trouble. You have a good memory if you dont mess up, whats the point of that?. Dulcina Calvo looked at her mother fiercely and felt a little aggrieved, Its not that I wanted to kiss him, it was You kissed him, he kissed you, whats the difference Dulcina Calvo, tell me honestly, did you kiss him or didnt you kiss him! Dulcina Calvo nodded unconsciously, and before she could nod her head, she shook it like a rattle, No, no! Mom, Im innocent Dulcinas mother approached her and said seriously, Dulcina Calvo, its okay for you to fall in love, Im not going to interfere, but you have to remember one thing clearly, although our family is not a rich and famous family, but we have a family religion, its okay for you to fall in love with Lazaro, but until you get there, you must not cross the line! You can have a rtionship with Lazarus, you know what? Dulcina Calvo wondered if her mother would cut her to pieces with a kitchen knife if she knew she had had a one-night stand with Esteban Zaragosa. Or did she cut Esteban Zaragosa? Yes, got it, Mom. Dulcinas mom grabbed Dulcina Calvos little ear, You just know, how, how did you and Lazaro make out in bed if this was in our house? If this wasnt in our house, outside, you two would still be in Dulcinas mother became increasingly worried: Anyway, Dulcina Calvo, now youre going to have to take care of yourself! Do you hear me? Yes, I will.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Dulcinas mother red at her again before releasing her. When Dulcinas mother left the bedroom, Dulcina Calvo followed her, cowering like a squirrel. Esteban Zaragosa was bleeding from his nose because of the punch Dulcina Calvo had just given him. Dulcinas mother asked, Lazaro, why is your nose bleeding?. Esteban Zaragosa looked deeply at Dulcina Calvo and said in a weak voice, Maybe there is dryness. Damn, this guy is going to hold a grudge! Hes going to make him eat his words in the hospital. She hurried over to him and, on tiptoe, wiped him with a tissue. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girl in his arms, reaching out to wipe her nosebleed, and couldnt help but look at her with tender eyes. Dulcina Calvo whispered: I didnt mean to hit you now. I didnt mean to hit you, who told you to be a rascal!. Im not wrong! You only have yourself to me. Dulcinas mother looked at the couple and smiled suddenly, before leading Dulcinas father into the bedroom, leaving the living room for them. In the bedroom, Dulcinas father, newspaper in hand, asked in confusion, What did you drag me in for? My coffee is still brewing in the living room. Dulcinas mother gave him an expressionless look: What coffee at night, you cant sleep, dont you see that Dulcina is there with Lazaro . Dulcinas mother shot him a look, Dulcinas father rubbed his chin and thought, I think Lazarus is a good match for our daughter, good. Dulcinas mother smiled and said, If Lazarus likes Dulcina very much and is very good to Dulcina, then he is not a real catch, its because Dulcina is lucky and has found a treasure, Lazarus is more than enough for Dulcina. No, woman, how can you speak for someone on the outside? How can a mother say that about her own daughter? Isnt it just the two of us? Its not like I said it in front of Lazarus C havent you heard the saying that the more the mother-inw looks at her son-inw, the better she sees him? Dulcinas father snorted, Chit-chat, I havent even promised Dulcina to go with him yet, and youve already be his mother-inw! I tell you, I only have one daughter, and I dont want her to get married yet. Fine, fine, keep her, keep her as an old woman and see if sheins to you then! Dulcinas father shook the newspaper and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at it as he hummed softly, Whats wrong with an old girl, I want to keep Dulcina a few more years. I dont bother talking to you. Dulcinas mother went to the bedroom door, peeked out again and said, Dulcinas father, when do you think Lazarus is leaving tonight? Not soon, where are you going to sleep when you leave?. Dulcinas mother also frowned and thought, I dont know, we dont have a third bedroom for him either. We cant let him sleep with Dulcina, can we?. How can you do that! Youre not even married yet. Yes, but I dont think Lazaro has any intention of leaving. If I go out and ask him when hes leaving, does it look like Im kicking him out? Thats not very nice, is it, or should I go and say so?. Dulcinas father also frowned: It would not be appropriate for me to say it, you go, you go! Huh? Man, Ill go myself! In the living room, Dulcina Calvo was still helping Esteban Zaragosa with the bruise on his nose when Dulcinas mother entered the room and coughed twice. Esteban Zaragosas and Dulcina Calvos eyes turned to Dulcinas mother at the same time. Dulcinas mother asked: Well, Lzaro, I think its gettingte today, are you going to stay tonight?. Before Dulcinas mother could finish the sentence, Esteban Zaragosa kindly replied, Tia, Im going to stay at the hotel in town for the night. Dulcinas mother was immediately relieved to hear this, Thats good, I was afraid you wouldnt have a ce to sleep, we only have two rooms and Im too embarrassed to let you sleep in the living room, a hotel is good, a hotel isfortable. When Esteban Zaragosa left, Dulcinas father and Dulcinas mother apanied him to the door. Then Dulcinas mother said, Dulcina,e down to Lazaro, Lazaro,e to breakfast at our house tomorrow morning. Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly and said, No, Aunt, I have personal things to do tomorrow, so I wont being. Ah, then next time youlle home with Dulcina and Auntie will prepare something tasty for you!. After saying hello, Dulcina Calvo left Esteban Zaragosa downstairs. Dulcinas father and mother stood by the window and saw the BMW parked below. Dulcinas mother said, This Lazaro, at such a young age, drives a BMW? Is it a very rich family?. Yes, if shes very rich, Dulcina cant marry him, what if shes bullied by her inws?. Dulcinas mother also frowned with concern and sighed, Yes, if he is too rich, his family will be moreplicated and Dulcina is a simple girl. But I see Lazarus is quite polite and modest, it seems like a good family upbringing, so I guess the house parents are also very well qualified. Dont bother with that, anyway, if she cant make our daughter happy, we cant let her marry into the wrong family even if we raise her for life. Chapter 304: No matter who she is, he would never let her go Inside the hospital ward. After the lights went out, Estre Berrocal leaned into Adn Roucos arms, gently inhaling the smell of tobo on him, wrapping her arms around his neck and murmuring, Dont smoke so much in the future, its not good for your health. Stefano Berrocal used to smoke a lot when he had problems with his business, so he had a constant cough and Estre Berrocal would give him sugar water to drink. Ill make sugar water for you and Paulita to drink when we get out of the hospital. Adn Rouco put his arms around her and gave her a faint yes, without much emotion. Estre Berrocal opened her teary eyes to look at him and said, You look so strange since you went out to talk to Uncle Junior at night. Could it be that the Rouco Group is in some kind of crisis? But hadnt the Rouco Groups crisis ended since Adn Rouco had returned? Adn Rouco reached out his hand and ced it over her eyes, Estre Berrocal blinked several times, the long eyshes tickling her palm, she lowered her head and kissed his temple, saying softly, Go to sleep. Good night. Estre Berrocal raised her head slightly and gave him a kiss on the chin before leaning back in his arms and closing her eyes quietly. When the person he held in his arms let out a long, even breath, Adn Rouco lowered his eyes to look at her. He noticed her eyebrows, her nose, her lips and tried to deny by her appearance that she was his daughter, but the more he looked at her, the more it seemed to him that he bore a father-daughter resemnce to her. Adam Roucos eyshes fluttered and he closed his eyes deeply, wrapping them tighter around the person in his arms. No matter whose daughter she was, he would never let her go. Early the next morning, Adn Rouco left the room while Estre Berrocal was still awake and called Fresco Rouco. Adam? said Fresco Rouco, a bit surprised to receive his call. Uncle Two, merely having Estres blood type is not enough, in my opinion, to prove that Estre is your daughter. Fresco Rouco sighed: I have taken Estres hair before because I suspected her identity, but I never sent it to theb for analysis because I always wanted to keep the secret in a coffin. But since you want to see the results of theparison, I can bring them to you. Adam, Im so sorry, I didnt think that my daughter, with Juanisha Capistrn, would be your wife Adn Rouco pursed his lips, To Segundo, I hope you keep your word and never talk about Estres birth to anyone, not even Estre. With those words, Adn Rouco simply hung up the phone. Fresco Rouco held the phone and sighed tersely as he picked up an envelope containing Estre Berrocals hair and thought for a while before finally deciding to call Julieta Sarinana. The Sarinana family and the Rouco family were family friends, and Julieta Sarinana was a very trusted child, and Fresco Rouco feared that if he called another doctor this would leak, so the first person he thought he could help was Julieta Sarinana. When the call came through, Juliet Sarinana on the other end politely said, Uncle, its been a long time, why are you calling me all of a sudden? Juliet Sarinana, I have something I need to ask you. In a private room of a very intimate caf club. Fresco Rouco and Julieta Sarinana are sitting across from each other. Fresco Rouco dismissed all the waiters in the room and lifted the coffee pot to pour coffee for Julieta Sarinana, who hurried to take it in her cup and said with a slight smile, Uncle, I can do it myself. Its no bother. Juliet Sarinana asked, Why did you want to see me today? Is it because uncle has been depressedtely?. Fresco Rouco said, Remember how I told you I had a first love before Ares mother? Juliet Sarinana nodded, Yes, uncle said he never got over her and it became a heart problem, you always felt guilty about her, did that person show up now? Fresco Rouco shook his head, a little sadly, and said: He has passed away. Sorry, man. However, she gave birth to a daughter. Juliet Sarinanas brow furrowed slightly, A daughter? It was you and This little girl, of a different blood type from her father and mother, but of the same blood type as mine. The first time I saw her, I had the feeling of knowing her at first sight and was sure she was my real daughter. Juliet Sarinana had not realized that the elders had such a pitiful love story, so she asked, And uncle asked me toe here today to? Fresco Rouco took the envelope out of his coat pocket, pushed it in front of Juliet Sarinana and said solemnly, This is my hair and hers, and I would like to ask you to help me byparing the DNA. Does the guy mean he wants to be sure? Yes, but this is something I want to keep totally confidential and not say anything to anyone, can you do that? Including Tia and Are? Tia, referring to Shoshana Duque. Yes, to anyone. Juliet Sarinana nodded, Okay, Uncle, I promise it will bepletely confidential. When Julieta Sarinana separated from her meeting with Fresco Rouco, she left the caf and looked at the envelope in her hand with a vague sense of unease. A first love, whom he had not seen for decades, suddenly had a daughter to im her real father? Heh, why this scheme looks so much like a money scam. He got into the car and was about to start it when Shoshana Duque suddenly called out. Juliet Sarinana frowned a little, she had just met her uncle and now he was calling her his aunt, could it be too much of a coincidence? When she picked up the phone, Juliet Sarinana said, Auntie. Shoshana Duques voice was full of concern and anxiety, Julieta Sarinana, Are has been unstabletely, several times she locked herself in the bathroom and showered for hours, if I hadnt found out, she Shoshana Duque said, sobbing uncontrobly. Auntie, talk slowly. She rubs her skin all over and bleeds, she has been restless, I have been sleeping with her and she has been having nightmares, I am afraid she will get depressed if this keeps up, I will take her to your clinic, is she ok?. Okay,e here. Julieta Sarinana had not long arrived at the clinic when Shoshana Duque arrived with Are Rouco. Julieta Sarinana boiled a pot of water and prepared a pot of soothing flower coffee. Tia, Are, have some water first. Are Rouco had been sitting restlessly, hands sped together, pinching herself the whole time. Julieta Sarinana looked at her extremely annoyed and said: Are, what is it? I I dont want to talk about it.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Shoshana Duque hugged her and said, Good girl, tell mommy, youre holding back, what if you choke, havent you always loved you Juliet? If you dont want to talk to mommy, you can talk to your Juliet alone when mommy goes outter, okay?. Are Rouco hesitated, then nodded hesitantly. Shoshana Duque, although uneasy, was reassured by the presence of Julieta Sarinana, Julieta Sarinana, enlighten Are. Dont worry, Auntie. After Shoshana Duque left, Julieta Sarinana closed the door softly behind her, turned around, sat down next to Are Rouco, grabbed her little hand and said, Stop pinching, look at your hand, its all red, doesnt it hurt?. Julieta Sarinana asked softly, Are Rouco rxed her defenses slightly and looked at Julieta Sarinana with moist eyes, Julieta, why arent you my sister-inw, why is Estre Berrocal my sister-inw? Chapter 305: What if they live together? Juliet Sarinana was slightly stunned, a dark aura crept under her eyes before she stepped out again, reached up to tenderly wipe Are Roucos tears and said, Why take her out today when you are here to settle your affairs? Or is it that your sadness has something to do with her? At the mention of Estre Berrocal, Are Roucos fists clenched, her teeth bit her lips, her eyes filled with hatred: Ive always been my brothers favorite, but why does everyone turn to Estre Berrocal when she gets married? Julieta, I really dont understand whats so good about that Estre Berrocal, okay my brother is good to her, but why, why is even my father so good to her! What do you mean, that the guy is going to give half of his fortune to Estre Berrocal? said Julieta Sarinana, a look of astonishment creeping into her eyes. Are Rouco, trembling with rage, stifled a sob: But with what arguments ! I am daddys daughter, Estre Berrocal is nothing, why would she keep half of daddys money for no reason? I dont care about the property but, but I just cant get mad at its daddys attitude! Juliet Sarinana felt more and more that this was too suspicious. One moment Fresco Rouco had asked her topare DNA, and now Are Rouco was saying that Fresco Rouco gave half her name to Estre Berrocal. Could Estre Berrocal be the daughter Fresco Rouco ims to have had with his first love?! Juliet Sarinanas heart was shaken. If Estre Berrocal was indeed Fresco Roucos biological daughter, then Estre Berrocal and Adn would not be brother and sister! Are, Im hearing things in the clouds, whats this all about?. Are Rouco said, Yo, I dont know why, but dad always turns to Estre Berrocal when he sees her and fights with me and mom over Estre Berrocal, what is the magic of Estre Berrocal that makes my dad and brother fall in love with her? ? Maybe, Estre Berrocal is very nice. At Julieta Sarinanasment, Are Rouco scoffed: Nice? Whats so nice about her? Shes just pretending, only my father and brother would believe her white side!. Juliet Sarinana patted her on the shoulder and reassured her, But now Estre Berrocal is your sister-inw after all, and she is married to Adam, unless Juliet Sarinanas voice paused slightly. Unless what? mocked Juliet Sarinana. Guided, Unless she divorces your brother, then surely there will be no one to protect her. Are Rouco slowly pinched her fingertips in the palm of her hand. But my brother is so attentive to her now, surely she wont get divorced. Yes, Are, and I mean yes, if your brother had to choose between the things that matter most to him, do you think he would choose Estre Berrocal?. Are Rouco frowned slightly in disbelief, One of the two options? The most important thing? But I think the most important and valuable thing to my brother right now is that woman! Juliet Sarinana reminded him: A mans dignity and status are the most important things for him. If you have only love, but not dignity and status, soon you will have no love at all. A man who has lost his honor will not have the heart to look for love. Juliet, what you mean is Juliet Sarinana suddenly smiled and said, What do I mean, Im just using an analogy. Sooner orter he will turn to you when he has ovee his obsession with Estre Berrocal. Juliet, really? Juliet Sarinana nodded earnestly toward her.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Immediately after Shoshana Duque left with Are Rouco, Julieta Sarinana went for a DNA test. ording to Are Rouco, the daughter referred to by Fresco Rouco must be Estre Berrocal, and the two hairs, one from Fresco Rouco and the other from Estre Berrocal, must belong to her. If theparison turns out to be a father-daughter rtionship Juliet Sarinanas red lips curved. Perhaps, this was his chance. City of Ronda. On Monday morning, Dulcinas father and mother loaded Dulcina Calvo with arge pile of food and drinks. Dulcina, daddy has put all the meat and chicken thighs he has brined for you in this bag of crunchies, as soon as you get home, open it in the fridge and eat it as a snack, dont forget. Dulcina, its getting cold, theres a down jacket at home that you didnt bringst time, bring it this time, dont get cold. Dad, Mom, you are so good to me. Dulcina Calvo said excitedly. Dulcinas mother said amused, Silly boy, we are your parents, who are you for?. Dulcina Calvo pouted: You are better for Jiang you are better for Lazarus than you are for me. This child, we are called Lazarus and so are you Lazarus. Dulcina Calvo carried several bags and said: Dad, Mom, I really dont want to talk to you anymore, I have to go. Dulcinas mother said, Well take you down, by the way, in this bag there are several portions of marinated veal and marinated chicken thighs, the tworger ones, for you and Lazaro, the rest you take to the hospital and share with yourpanions for them to try. Dulcina Calvo rolled her eyes surreptitiously and thought to herself, Esteban Zaragosa, that turtle, is not going to like this unhealthy and nutritious sausage. You dont want to give it to him, it would be a waste to give Esteban Zaragosa a delicious cabbage. Dulcinas mother and father left Dulcina Calvo on the first floor, where Esteban Zaragosas car was already waiting. Esteban Zaragosa looked at Dulcina Calvo with her bags, got out of the car, reached over with his long legs, picked up the bags she was holding and put them in the trunk. He then opened the passenger door and, naturally, put his hand on Dulcina Calvos shoulder and let her in. Dulcina Calvo tends to be a little thick-skinned and has a lot of physical contact with Esteban Zaragosa at work, so she doesnt let her teenage heart burst when he puts his hand on her shoulder or anything like that, most of the time, shes oblivious to it. And it is in this ignorance that Esteban Zaragosas head hurts. Because this girl, apparently, still does not see him as a mature man of the opposite sex, with whom she can rte. Dulcina Calvo got into the car, rolled down the window, waved her hand and said, Mom and Dad, go back, Im leaving. Dulcinas father and mother bowed slightly, looked at them in the car and said, Take care of yourself and call us when you get home. Esteban Zaragosa: Goodbye, aunt and uncle. Bye, bye, bye,e back to the house next time you have time!. When the car had driven away, Dulcinas mother suddenly remembered something important. Oops, I forgot to remind Dulcina. What is it? How could I have forgotten something so important! Dulcina is working in the city and we are away, what if she dares to join Lazaro?. Dulcinas father also thought it was a problem: Why dont we make a surprise visit next time?. Wait for another time, well go check it out in a while. But our daughter, she should keep that in mind. Dulcinas mother: What do you know? In our house, with Lazaro and the two of them there theyre like that, outside the house theyre still wild! Chapter 306: It wasn’t his fault, but it hurt him in the end. As Christmas approached, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were finally discharged from the hospital after more than half a month there. On the day of his discharge, Fresco Rouco went to the hospital. When Adam Rouco saw Fresco Rouco, there was a cold glint in his eyes, but he quickly suppressed it. Naturally, Fresco Rouco knew he shouldnt havee, but he just smiled and said, Estre came to see me several times when I was in the hospital, and I came to see you when you were discharged.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal, who was already not very thoughtful, and who had a good view of Fresco Rouco, could not imagine that there was any other reason for the attentions he paid her. She simply felt that her second uncle was as close to her as she had ever seen him. Second Uncle, you are not well and you came to see Adam and me at the hospital on such a cold day, thank you very much. He was Roberto Rouco, who did note as often as Fresco Rouco. So it was only natural that Estre Berrocal was grateful. When they left the hospital, Santino Yepes drove the car to the hospital entrance and Adn Rouco put his arm around Estre Berrocal and got into the car first, but she refused to get in. Estre Berrocal asked him, Arent you going to get in the car?. Wait for me in the car, Im going to chat with my second uncle. Estre Berrocal nodded. Adn Rouco got into the ck Lincoln that belonged to Fresco Rouco. The two men sat in the back seat and Fresco Rouco pursed his lips, pulled out a kraft paper bag and handed it to him. The results of theparison are in. Adn Roucos deep, cold eyes stared at the kraft paper bag and did not pick it up for quite a while. Fresco Rouco let out a sigh and said, If you dont want to see Before the words were out of his mouth, Adn Rouco had reached out and snatched the kraft paper bag right out of his hand. He wanted to see it for himself. He opened the kraft paper bag with great speed and, as always, his fingers untied it with great dexterity, pulling out the DNA report inside. Even his fingers, which held the report, began to tremble slightly. He stared at the report for a long, long time, so long that his palms began to sweat as he clenched the paper. Fresco Rouco finally spoke: As I said, I am sure that Estre is my daughter, but rest assured that I will keep the secret, even the coffin. Adn Rouco kept a long silence, neither joy nor sorrow could be heard in his voice, it was as calm as this cold sky, without a single rise or fall in temperature, Who else knows about this? Other than me, only your second aunt knows. Adn Rouco dropped the report, his jaw tensed into a rigid line as he pursed his thin lips and stepped straight out of the car. When he was back in the ck Bentley, Adn Rouco ordered: Drive, go home. Estre Berrocal, seeing that he did not look well, asked him quietly, Why did you look so unhappy thest two times you talked to your second uncle? Business. A single word about business was enough for Estre Berrocal not to want to probe any further. As the ck Bentley approached the hospital entrance, the car stopped and the windows were rolled down. The doorman saw Adn Rouco and suddenly smiled: Hello Mr. Adn. Adn Rouco handed him a BLUE, and when the doorman nced at the BLUE, the smile on his face widened, Mr. Adn, Ill take a pack of cigarettes so expensive, what I gave you the other day was just a pack of Rubio cigarettes. Take it. Thank you, then. After the ck Bentley left the hospital, Estre Berrocal leaned over and said, What a loser. Adam Roucos not-so-good mood was greatly improved by this exmation, and he raised an eyebrow and looked at her with lowered eyes, You say whos a loser? You, look at you, you have exchanged a BLUE for a pack of Rubio cigarettes, if the janitor told anyone, he would think that you dont know how to do math and that you are very sick in the head. He looked at her quiet little face and remembered the day he learned of her identity from Fresco Rouco and was thrown into a state of emotional turmoil. He stood at the base of the hospital wall with the pack of Rubio cigarettes, smoking one after another, taking puffs, as if that would calm his anxiety. But it was only anxiety and anguish, because as long as she was still with him, what did her life matter? At the thought of this, Adn Roucos eyes suddenly tinged with a touch of affection and warmth. Estre Berrocal looked up to see his handsome face in a better mood. Wasnt that a dark face a moment ago, why are you better now?. Adn Rouco reached out his long arms and took her in his arms, Estre Berrocal leaned on his shoulder and listened to his deep, maic voice, Its a relief to have lost my fortune. The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she sighed inwardly, Adn Rouco was still a real loser. However, when he is in a bad mood, the easiest and most brutal way is to disperse his wealth. After being discharged from the hospital, Adn Rouco spent a few more days at Estre Berrocals home, recovering. In the afternoons, Estre Berrocal would take a bath and lie on her back reading a book while Adn Rouco sat on the edge of the bed with a towel to dry her damp hair. Estre Berrocal muttered, Youre not going to work for days, will the people at work say Im a redhead? As far as youre concerned, youre far from a redhead, let alone a wimp. Estre Berrocal growled and turned her head towards him, Are you saying Im not pretty enough?. Adam Rouco cupped her chin with his long fingers and looked at her left and right, really scrutinizing her white face for a while before concluding, Not pretty enough to be a woman, not pretty enough to be a woman, but not pretty enough to be a woman. Three crows flew over Estre Berrocals head. Do I look that ordinary? Any woman likes good words, even if they are not true, they love to hear them. Estre Berrocal sullenly threw down her book and crawled off to sleep. Adn Rouco grabbed her slender ankles and pulled her petite body into his arms. Estre Berrocal shouted in surprise: What? Adam Roucos thin lips, pressed against his temple, spoke in a muted voice: But I have never seen a more beautiful woman than you. In the future, probably no prettier than her. Estre Berrocal was slightly stunned, reacting to the fact that he was talking about love, andughed: Who talks about love like that?. It is said to be twice as much cash. Said the man looking at her seriously. Estre Berrocal was annoyed and amused, Who taught you that lousy method!. Adam Rouco kissed her little face and earlobe, his hot breath teasing her. Its a method not taught Estre Berrocals ears tickled from the heat and she twisted her neck, still teaching, I dont like love talk, its a confidence breaker . So what do you like? It must be said that you are already beautiful, and in my heart you are even more so. Adn Rouco kissed her,ughed lightly and teased, Its already against your heart to tell one lie, to tell two at once, Estre, isnt that asking too much? Estre Berrocal spat blood, her adolescent heart instantly vanished. Did he mean to say that she was not the prettiest in his heart? Ufortable. Chapter 307: His wife’s jealousy In these almost Christmas days, Adn Rouco was getting busier and busier with the work that had piled up before him and the end-of-the-year socialmitments. Estre Berrocal had returned from the hospital and Adn Rouco had kept her like a piglet for more than half a month, gaining several kilos since she was pregnant. But, I dont know if its just her, but she feels that Adn Rouco has been distant and close to hertely. Several times during the night, Adn Rouco hade home somewhat drunk, and after taking a shower, he had simply fallen asleep with her in his arms, and Estre Berrocal had fallen asleep when she tried to talk to him. He always felt that something was vaguely wrong, because the wrong could not be said to be causal. Feeling a bit bored, she sent a message to Dulcina Calvo.N?velDrama.Org content. Do you think couples get tired of each other after spending time with each other? Dulcina Calvo had just finished checking the room when she received the message and her first thought was that Adn Rouco had disliked Estre Berrocal. No way, you and Adn Rouco have only been scamming each other for how long and has Adn Rouco started resenting you for being a bad wife?. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched as her slender fingers tapped the screen of her phone and she said, Is it so obvious to ask? So Adn Rouco is really starting to resent you?. Dulcina Calvo was getting emotional, she had been abandoned and betrayed by Lzaro Morejn and she knew how it felt, not to mention that Estre Berrocal had more obvious feelings for Adn Rouco than for Lzaro Morejn. If she had been abandoned by Lzaro Morejn, it would have been difficult for a few days at most, but if Estre Berrocal had been abandoned by Adn Rouco, it would have been of a quite different nature. Estre Berrocal said, Its just thattely I feel hes not in a good mood, hees home every night drunk and I try to talk to him, but he falls asleep. So, he hasnt been speaking well for a few days?. Estre Berrocal thought for a moment, snapped her fingers and said, About five or six days, the day before yesterday I got up early and had breakfast with him, but he didnt talk much at the breakfast table either. Dulcina Calvo thought it was strange: Adn Rouco is not cheating on you, is he? he cheated on you, didnt he? At the mention of the word by Dulcina Calvo, Estre Berrocals heart suddenly quivered. To deceive. To deceive. Honestly, its not that he hadnt thought about it, but his senses told him it couldnt be. Women were sensitive, even Estre Berrocal, who sometimes had thick skin. It was impossible not to feel it. For in all the time she had spent recovering from her abortion, until now, Adn Rouco had never touched her. The closest he had evere was hugging her and kissing her temple and forehead, and in all this time he had never even kissed her on the lips. Adn Rouco was a normal man, no less desperate in that sense than the average man, and before she was pregnant he had wanted her almost every night. Earlier he had held back because she was pregnant, for the sake of the child and for her sake, and naturally she knew that this was a sign of his pity for her. But now, her body had recovered sufficiently and was not as weak as when she was pregnant before, thanks to the meticulous care of Adn Rouco. But his body had clearly recovered, so why had not done so in the slightest? It had been a long, long time since they had been intimate, from the pregnancy, through the miscarriage, to now. Estre Berrocal may be a woman, but a woman can feel like loving, especially when it is the man she loves. Estre Berrocal stares at the chat screen with Dulcina Calvo, the word infidelity, and the words cheating. The word cheating suddenly lost the mood to respond to Dulcina Calvo. He withdrew and slid his finger back into the Adam Rouco dialog box, wrestling with it for a long while, editing it several times before sending a light greeting. When are youing home tonight? When Adn Rouco received this message, he was in a meeting and might have a dinner to attend in the evening, so it was uncertain what time he would get home. Estre Berrocal, who was lying in bed waiting for an answer, did not get one. She tossed and turned in bed with the phone in her arms and finally stared at the screen, a sense of crisis sweeping through her at that moment. I wanted to send another message to Adn Rouco, but I didnt want to. She was afraid of bing a stalker, and of bing a jealous woman in the mind of Adn Rouco who had to be watched and avoided at all times. Finally, Estre Berrocal closed the phone andy down on her bed, copsing into sleep. When Adn Rouco returns, the house is dark and there is not a single light. He frowns slightly and, not seeing the petite figure in the living room, looks over his shoulder and long-legged up the stairs, pushes into the bedroom and seeing the little woman asleep on the bed through the pale moonlight through the window, his heart, atst, is reassured. I had thought that someone had taken her away, or that, knowing something, she had thought for a moment and run away from home again. Adam Rouco lightened his steps and approached with long legs, the front half of her body was lying on the edge of the bed, almost falling off it, her cell phone dropped on thembs nket on the floor, and she seemed to have fallen asleep ying with it. Adn Rouco let out an inaudible sigh and leaned over her, picking her up whole, turning her over carefully, trying to make her sleepfortably, but although his movements were getting lighter and lighter, they kept waking her up. Youre back. His voice was thick with sleep, and his voice was muffled and soft, like cotton candy. Adam Rouco reached for a side quilt and covered her with it, gently scolding, Why are you sound asleep on the floor? Estre Berrocals drowsiness faded and she looked at him stunned, with a tinge of resentment and sadness shining in her dark eyes. Adn Rouco reached out and grabbed her face as she stared at him without saying anything: Confused?. Estre Berrocal pulled her hand away and looked at the time on the watch on her wrist. What time is it? Adn Rouco said: Half past ten. Estre Berrocal gently let go of his wrist and said in a muffled voice, Lately you dont get home before ten oclock at night. It was not a statement that could be considered aint, but there was a bit of aggression in it, but more than that, it was loneliness. Adn Roucos dark eyes were pinned, he reached out to rub her sleepy hair and said, I have a lot of social engagementstely, and with the arrival of the New Year, there are always a lot of dinners. Estre Berrocal emitted an hmm, not sure if she was satisfied with this exnation. Adn Rouco, a little dizzy from the nights drinks, said in a light voice: You go to bed, Im going to take a shower. As soon as she got up, the little woman, with her face down, took hisrge hand in hers. Adn Rouco stood, looking at her. She didnt look up, but asked in a very soft voice, Was the girl at the dinner party pretty? In this soft voice, listen carefully and you can hear the hint of trembling and panic. Naturally, Adn Rouco sensed this, and with a sudden softugh he looked at the curved, white nape of her neck and said, Naturally, they were handsome, of course. At a dinner party, you never go up to someone who is not handsome to take away their appetite. No sooner had she said that than she felt Estre Berrocals small hand pinching the back of her hand harder, her fingertips trying to nestle in her bones. Fierce, vicious, like an angry lion cub that would like to bite you but doesnt dare. Adam Roucos mood, somber for so many days, lightened for no apparent reason. He curved his lips and looked at her yfully, saying, Are you trying to rip my hand off? Are you going to let someone take a shower? Hmm? Chapter 308: It hasn’t gotten any smaller, how come it’s not interesting anymore? Dont you like me anymore? Adn Rouco was slightly stunned by the sudden question. Estre Berrocals question was childish and, to Adn Roucos ears, even a bit jealous and tender. Allowing her to take one of hisrge hands, he wrapped his other around her body so that she rested on his waist and stomach. Arge hand patted him on the back and his voice trailed off slightly as he said, Whats all this nonsense? Estre Berrocal, a bit stubborn, wrapped her arms around his strong waist and asked in a squeaky voice, Is it true then that you like someone else? Adn Rouco raised a hand, squeezed his brow bone and finally sat down next to her, his dark eyes looking deeply into her, No, I dont like anyone else. But you just said the girl at dinner was beautiful. Just kidding, I dont even remember what the girl at dinner looked like. He was half serious, half cajoled. However, Adn Rouco was used to seeing beautiful women at such dinners, and since he was used to seeing them, even if the woman at the dinner was beautiful, it was naturally irrelevant to him. Tonight, at dinner, the other party even introduced him to his own niece, and after politely declining, he didnt look at the girl the whole time, let alone remember what she looked like. She was pretty,e to think of it, only as pretty as she was, she wasnt his Star. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and rubbed his little head in the crook of her neck, very reassuringly, and said, Youve been drinking every daytely, hows your stomach doing? The smell of wine was evident, he must have drunk a lot during the night. Adn Rouco sighed tersely, removed his small hand from his neck, held it in the palm of his hand and said, Im going to take a shower first, you go back to sleep. Estre Berrocal nodded; she smelled not only of alcohol, but also of womens perfume, which she must have picked up during the get-togethers. While Adn Rouco went to take a shower, Estre Berrocaly in bed, unable to sleep. When Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom andy down on the bed in hisfortable cotton pajamas, Estre Berrocal immediately hid in his arms like a little kangaroo and snuggled with him in the most familiar and intimate position. Adn Roucos chin brushed against his shaggy, fluffy hair and, closing his eyes, he asked her quietly, What did you have for dinner? I had a bowl of noodles. Adn Rouco was slightly surprised: Instant noodles?. Estre Berrocal kept silent, a mute response. With a certain obnoxious exasperation, Adn Rouco said, You are ying with your body. But youre not at home and the truth is I dont feel like cooking, and besides, I feel recovered, so I should be fine with the asional noodle dish. Estre Berrocal is not as meticulous as Adn Rouco when ites to food; she feels good filling her stomach and rarely nourishes herself. In the month following her miscarriage, she would not have eaten the least bit tasty if Adam Rouco had not supervised nutritious meals and various soups and medicated meals. But it turns out that good medicine is better for the sick man, and in just a month he has gained four or five pounds. Adn Rouco sighed, a little helplessly, wanting to lose his temper but unable to do so, he had drunk too much wine, his mind was a little dizzy, and for the moment, holding the ndita in his arms, he wanted to sleep well, these days, he was so busy with social engagements, on the one hand, it was true that there were many year-end social engagements, on the other hand, although he had decided long ago that he would not let it go, but Estres identity, in the end, was a problem He does not fear the day when someone will reveal his identity, and he will not be swayed, but he fears that Estre will be harmed. The world, which has always been hostile to women, is much deeper and crueler. Estre Berrocal may be Mrs. Rouco, but at the end of the day she is just a young woman in her early twenties, and there are things that Adn Rouco would rather she knew nothing about. Go to sleep. Estre Berrocal, awake after her long afternoon of sleep, lifted her face from his arms and said, But I still want to talk to you. Adn Rouco said nothing. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and said, Adn, do you want to talk to me?. Talk about what? Why didnt you return my messages today on ?.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . She had waited a long time, had even wanted to call him, but had held back. No man likes a wife who checks in all the time. Adn Rouco then remembered and said: I wanted to do it, but I forgot. Estre Berrocals first reaction was to say: You wouldnt have done that before, you would have answered me before. But then she refrained from saying it, for it would have made her look too mean and selfish. It would be unbing of her to be so calcting when a man is out there earning a living and raising a family, and she is so busy. But what wife doesnt want her husband to always be the first to respond when he sees her message? In the end, Estre Berrocal simply said oh. After a long moment, Estre Berrocal quietly put her finger on it and said shyly, Adam, when are we going to have another child? The question was asked with a slight warmth in her little face. He waited a long time, but the man next to him did not answer, and he turned his head to see that Adn Rouco seemed to have fallen asleep. Estre Berrocal looked at him and called out to him softly twice more, but he did not respond. Is he really asleep? She let out a soft sigh and looked up at the ceiling, a little lost. The next morning Adn Rouco awoke early, leaning on one arm looking down at the little woman still asleep in his arms. Estre Berrocal, restless in her sleep, stirred several times and woke up. When she opened her eyes, she saw Adn Rouco looking at her, and her heart fluttered for no apparent reason. By some miracle, Estre Berrocal pounced on him and pressed her whole body against Adn Rouco. She was about to press her lips against his when Adn Rouco suddenly pped her on the waist and said, Get up, I still have alcohol in my mouth, can you kiss me? I dont care. Estre Berrocal said with a red face. Adn Rouco, however, had already put her to bed, got up from her and said: You can sleep a little longer. Estre Berrocal pouted, a little dejected by the rejection, and grabbed the sheets and pulled them over her head. Adn Rouco heard no noise behind him and unconsciously turned to look, but he could no longer see her, only the two small hands clutching the nkets over her head. The man smiled and headed to the bathroom to wash up. Estre Berrocal thought with a sigh that indeed Adn Rouco had be immune to her and that she seemed to have lost her charm and attractiveness with him. After all, Adn Rouco used to eat her to the bone when she took the initiative, but now he seemed to have lost interest in her Estre Berrocal looked curiously under the sheets at her chest. It had not gotten any smaller. Why had lost interest? Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom to wash and change when he saw the little woman on the bed looking at his chest. Adn Rouco frowned slightly, What are you doing?. Estre Berrocal hurried to cover her head with the sheets, looked away and said calmly: Nothing, nothing. Chapter 309: The couple’s love affairs Adn Rouco changed his clothes, was knotting his tie in the mirror and said: By the way, I have a dinner tonight, dont wait for me. Ah theres a dinner tonight, huh?. The most Estre Berrocal could do was wail, unable and unwilling to spill her guts to Adn Rouco. After all, the gatherings were part of Adn Roucos daily routine, and she had to support him in his work as Mrs. Rouco. Estre Berrocal looked at him expectantly and asked, So, . can youe home early tonight?. Adn Rouco knotted his tie with a long finger and said yes. Estre Berrocals mood improved at the affirmative yes. Adn Rouco added: There are no more noodles for dinner. Yes, I know. Adn Rouco didnt say another word when he saw how unconcerned she was about his response. Only when Adn Rouco was about to leave, he came back and took all the noodles from the snack cupboard. Upon arriving at the office, Santino Yepes saw Adn Rouco with arge bag of instant noodles in his hand and asked him curiously, Boss, do you like instant noodles? I had never seen Adam Rouco eat junk food like instant noodles in all the years I had been around him, so what was blowing in the wind today to make him carry so many instant noodles? Adn Rouco threw therge bag of instant noodles straight at him and said in a light voice, Give it to whoever wants to eat it. Huh? This big bag of instant noodles, who to send it to. When Estre Berrocal casually opened the snack cupboard at noon, she suddenly realized that the instant noodles in the snack cupboard were gone, and she couldnt find a single bucket of them. He checked the cab several times but saw no bucket. Odd, was that thest bucket I had eaten yesterday? But he remembered that there were many more buckets in the cupboard. Not knowing what to eat, shey on the sofa for a long time thinking, and finally sent a message to Dulcina Calvo. Did you go to work today? Dulcina Calvo replied, Im free today, I just got out of bed and Im going to eat soon, have you eaten?. No,e with me. When Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo arrived at the mall, they went straight to a hamburger joint and ordered a beef burger each. The beef burger was so good that Estre Berrocal used toe here all the time. As Dulcina Calvo ate her noodles, she asked, By the way, how are you and Adn Rouco getting along? I wouldnt know, I dont know why, I always feel like hes been hot and cold with metely. Dulcina Calvo spected, Could it be because hes been so tired of socializingtely? Maybe, but Im always a little uneasy, Dulcina, do you think it could be that Ive lost my attraction for him?. Estre Berrocal is not a master of rtionships and neither is Dulcina Calvo, so together these two are like schoolchildren arguing about their feelings, and are unlikely toe to any correct conclusion. The first thing Dulcina Calvo did was to look at Estre Berrocals breast and say, Attraction Adn Rouco do you like it bigger? Estre Berrocal choked on her hamburger and coughed several times, her face flushed. Dulcina Calvo hurried to hand him the tissues, Are you all right?. Estre Berrocal said amused, Cant you be so direct?. Dulcina Calvo reflected, I think men like big breasts and long legs and a smooth body, but can a man like Adn Rouco be as tacky? Once lunch was settled, Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo, both a bit full, ran arm in arm to the mall. When they reached the second floor of a well-known lingerie store, Dulcina Calvo suddenly stopped dead in her tracks and stared at Estre Berrocal with two big dark eyes, with a glint in them. Estre Berrocal was curious: What is it?. Dulcina Calvo raised an eyebrow and said, I just had an idea!. Dulcina Calvo dragged Estre Berrocal straight to the lingerie store. Estre Berrocal asked incredulously, Are you going to buy lingerie?. I dont want to buy them, you want to buy them. Dulcina Calvo approached and said, in a voice that only the two of them could hear, I used to watch pornographic movies with my roommates in which the heroines usually wear sexy lingerie to seduce men. Dulcina Calvos eyes lit up as she said, but Estre Berrocal half-heartedly, Is it going to work?. How do you know if its going to work if you dont try it? Try it. In reality, Estre Berrocal was very ufortable with the idea of seducing Adn Rouco by such means. After all, Adn Rouco was her husband, why would she need to seduce him? But Dulcina is right, it is fun. Men like surprises of this kind, and Adn Rouco, being a man, should not be exempt from this aspect of the mundane. The guide approached and politely asked, What do you beauties want to buy?. Dulcina Calvo cleared her throat and said, Bring me the sexiest. Bring me the sexiest underwear you have. The shopkeeper smiled vaguely and said. She smiled vaguely and said, Yes. Estre Berrocals face burned a little. When the sales clerk brought the most sensual outfit, Estre said: Yes. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo were dumbfounded when the sales clerk brought the most sensual outfit. Can this be called lingerie ? The guide, however, introduced them calmly, This erotic lingerie is sure to turn men on, whoever wears it, and you two are very beautiful and have great bodies. Estre Berrocal, looking at the lines and somece and tights, felt it was probably too much for her mentally and pulled Dulcina Calvo to tell her, Forget it, its too revealing! Im afraid Adam will think its too vulgar. The guide listened to Estre Berrocals words and said, Men say its too revealing to be tacky, but the physical reaction is the most real, miss, why dont you try it on, it will turn out real? Dulcina Calvo had a lot of balls: Buy it, how do you know he wont like it if you dont try it on! In the end, Estre Berrocal managed to buy the erotic lingerie set.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. It was still dark when Estre Berrocal arrived home and immediately went to wash and dry her new lingerie. When she finished showering, she looked at her lingerie and debated whether to put it on or wait for Adn Rouco to return. Shey in bed for a long time until, at almost nine oclock, the sound of a car engine sounded in the yard. Adn Rouco was back. Estre Berrocal grabbed the erotic lingerie set on the bed and rushed to the bathroom, where she frantically put it on. Just as she finished putting them on and came out of the bathroom in her bathrobe, Adn Rouco had entered the bedroom. Back. Adn Rouco nodded and looked at her still damp hair, Have you finished showering?. Well, do you want to take a shower, too? Estre Berrocal asked. Good. When Adn Rouco went into the bathroom, Estre Berrocal let out a deep sigh. She listened to the sound of water rattling in the bathroom and sat on the edge of the bed, increasingly nervous. After that, what was I going to do? Take off your bathrobe and wink at him? Estre Berrocal thought of that image It was too sao and spontaneous! Lets do it differently! Sitting haughtily on the edge of the bed, grabbing her hand and slipping it into the bathrobe? Estre Berrocal immediately shook her head. Not yet. Chapter 310: Mrs. Rouco Begs for Affection Just as Estre Berrocal was debating whether to take off her robe immediately or lie down under the sheets to wait for him, the bathroom door clicked open. Adn Rouco, drying his hair with a towel in one hand, walks towards the bed with his long legs. Seeing Estre Berrocal standing on the edge of the bed somewhat unsteadily, he looked at the time and said, What a good mood youre in today, its ten oclock and youre still not sleepy? Normally, Estre Berrocal slept early, and if she was sleepy untilte, she must have slept too much during the day. Before, when she was pregnant, Adn Rouco had understood her ability to sleep, but now that she wasnt pregnant and slept as well as she did, he didnt think he had ever seen anyone who could sleep better than she did. Before he married Estre Berrocal, he was sometimes so busy with work that he only slept four or five hours a day, but he was used to thatck of sleep and didnt seem depressed about not getting enough. Estre Berrocal scratched her robe with her small hands, inexplicably nervous at the sight of him. Well, shall I clean your hair?. Adn Rouco looked at her with a faint smile in his dark eyes and sat on the edge of the bed, handing her a towel, Estre Berrocal climbed onto the bed and sat on her knees behind him, absently drying his hair. Adn Rouco asked him, Why are you so diligent today?.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . I dont see how busy youve beentely, so I thought Id invite you. Adn Rouco reached out and suddenly pulled her from behind into his arms, Estre Berrocal lost her seat and fell into hisp, her whole body lying on her back looking up at his handsome face. She still hasnt cleaned her hair. The mans long, calloused fingers gently rubbed her small, ovoid face, his eyes lowered to stare at her for a long, long time. Maybe it was because his gaze was so intent and hot, or maybe it was because she was so smug about the sexy lingerie she was wearing underneath, that her face flushed even more. Estre Berrocal dropped the towel from his hand, threw her arms around his neck and raised her head to kiss his fine lips. A touching kiss that took ce with total naturalness. He said glibly, Shall we have another child? A dark tone shone under Adn Roucos eyes. He looked at her soft lips and stopped kissing suddenly, wrapping his arms around her and saying in a muffled voice, Your body still needs time to recover, theres no rush for the baby, we already have Paulita, even if we dont want a childter. Adn Roucos words were so clear that Estre Berrocal heard nothing different, only a little disappointment: But I want to have another child. Good girl, when you get well. Adn Rouco lifted her off hisp and ced her on the bed, pulling the sheets to one side and resting his hands on the bed, he lowered his gaze and kissing the tip of her nose said, I have work to do, you sleep first. The abrupt end of the intimacy was distressing. Estre Berrocaly on the bed, her small hands clutching the soft pillows, tossing and turning for a long time, slightly annoyed. Shey like a corpse, staring at the ceiling, pondering what had gone wrong, when normally, at the rate she was going, Adn Rouco would have pinned her to the bed Estre Berrocal raised her hand and covered her hot face at the thought of that blushing image. But his heart, however, was growing more and more bitter. He couldnt sleep, so he pulled up the covers, put on his slippers and ran to the study. He feared that Adn Rouco was working too hard, so he knocked on the door a couple of times before entering the studio, but when no one answered, he pushed the door with some curiosity. There was no one at the desk. Strange, where had Adam gone? Only after entering the studio did he hear the sound of water in the studios small bathroom. Hadnt Adam taken a bath? Why had he taken another shower? She ran to the bathroom and leaned over the door to enter, when it suddenly opened and she was about to fall, but Adn Rouco was quick enough to catch her. She fell into his arms, but he was cold, not warm at all, and Estre Berrocal shivered. Did you take a cold shower? Adn Rouco helped her up by her arms and, without answering, only asked with a slight frown, Why did you run all the way here? I I Was he going to tell her that he hade to beg for her affection? I was too thin-skinned to say it openly. Adn Rouco saw her standing up, stumbling and rubbing her neck, and said: Go back to bed, I might have to work for a while. Was he pushing her away? Estre Berrocal bit her lips and reluctantly turned around to walk a few steps away, resigned that she had prepared so carefully for tonight and could not go home with nothing to show for it. All this time, he had always been lukewarm about her, and now he would rather take a cold shower than touch her, why on earth? Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and turned again to face him, At me!. What? I want to Estre Berrocal bit her lip and mumbled a few words, like the voice of a mosquito, Adn Rouco didnt even hear them, What? I didnt hear you. That mine is . Another series of buzzes through gritted teeth, Adam Rouco was not a worm in his stomach, so how was he to know what he had said. Besides, Adn Rouco hadnt even thought of it that way; how could Estre Berrocal, who was usually the one who didnt want to be in this kind of thing and was too tired to do it all the time, have volunteered for something like this? Whats that, are you on your period? Adam Rouco asked, drawing her into his arms and dropping his hand to her lower back, asking with concern, Tummy upset? Estre Berrocal looked at the sky. Sometimes its really hard to tell when a girl wants something like that. Especially when the other person didnt seem to want to do it at all. Adn Rouco was about to take her back to the bedroom when he was violently pushed towards the sofa by Estre Berrocal, who was catching up with her. Woman on man Adam Roucos dark eyes darkened and the fire that had been repressed by the cold shower, came back to the surface. Estre Berrocals clear, watery eyes stared at him for a moment and, not knowing where she got the courage, she said clearly, word for word: Adn Rouco, I said, I love you With those words, her soft lips pressed against his thin lips Adn Roucos rump felt an electric tingle. A numbness. This little woman, when had she be so bold. Adn Rouco had never dreamed that this little woman of his would be so passionate and active. Adn Rouco did not like women taking the initiative, and even less so when his wife pinned him down like a queen, a sensation that, as exciting as it was, made him extremely ufortable. Adn Rouco had always been the one to take the initiative, so soon, with the little woman in his arms, he reversed the position and pinned her down on the soft sofa. Who taught you this routine? Adn Rouco asked the question, his voice a little hoarse with lust, but definitely not. A little hoarse with lust, but definitely not soft, but a little fierce and questioning. He didnt like the idea of his wife learning some seduction trick from a senseless person. Its dangerous. It would have a very strong sense of crisis. Chapter 311: One sleepless night Nobody taught me I learned it on my own! Adn Rouco heard this and bit him hard on the neck, Estre Berrocal moaned and looked at him usingly, Why did you bite me? Who gave you permission to learn this nonsense?. However, despite what Adn Rouco said, his body reacted in a very real way. Estre Berrocal felt her whole body tense and stir, and she tucked herself into his arms as gently as a bird, taking advantage of the warmth of his body With a flutter of eyshes, Adn Rouco trapped her firmly between his chest and the sofa, giving her no chance to resist A sleepless night. At the end of the night, Estre Berrocal thought, sadly, that she must have been crazy to seduce Adn Rouco with such sexy lingerie. I was looking for death! The next morning, Estre Berrocal is cowering under the covers, exhausted and unconscious Adn Rouco got up refreshed and took a shower. Estre Berrocal woke up to the sound of the shower and moved her body a little to check that her limbs had moved as if they were disced, her eyes fell on the carpet The erotic lingerie, which consisted only of thin suspenders and a pitiful amount ofce fabric, had long since been torn. Last night, Adn Rouco was simply beastly. Just thinking about it made Estre Berrocals blood run cold again. The lingerie store clerk had been right, men liked that simple, brutal eroticism. Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom, saw that the little woman was awake, walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, ran his big hand through the top of her hair and asked, Do you want me to take you to the shower? Estre Berrocal said shyly, No, no, Ill wash upter, dont you have to go to work?. Adn Rouco looked at her amused, So patheticst night, begging me to love you, now youre so eager to kick me out? Adn Rouco mocked her, Mrs. Rouco, to use me and then not want me? Wouldnt that be too heartless? Estre Berrocal lifted the quilt and covered her face. Adam Roucosrge hand, through the nkets, tapped twice, looked at the erotic underwear that had been torn on the carpet and asked, Who instigated you to buy these messy clothes to wear? Estre Berrocal peeked her head out from under the sheets at the sound of his very serious tone and hummed softly, Yuck now, and I wonder who was thrilled to see me in these clothesst night with a bloody nose? Adn Rouco, rarely one to choke on words, coughed lightly and got up to turn his back on her and go to the closet to get his shirt. Estre Berrocal, however, was still sharp enough to see that her ears were slightly red. Adn Rouco could be embarrassing at times. Estre Berrocal crawled out of the sheets, got out of bed and hugged him directly from behind, resting her whole body on his back. Lately I always thought you didnt care so much about me, but now I know you still like me a lot and you like me a lot. If she didnt like him so much, she wouldnt be picking his nose like a brat. Adam Rouco looked at her small hands entangled around his waist, pulled them away, turned around, bent down and stared at her and said, Do you think I just like you a lot? Estre Berrocal wanted to ask what else it was before her lips were already sealed by the mans thin lips, only to hear the soft, low voice say, I love you very, very much, dont dismiss and doubt my feelings for you so easily. Estre Berrocals heart fluttered at the tip and she copsed gently. When Adn Rouco had left, Estre Berrocal showered, had breakfast, tired from the strenuous exercise of the previous night, andy back down on the bed. On her cell phone, Dulcina Calvo asked gossiping first thing in the morning, How wasst nights battle? Estre Berrocal sent a smiling emoji. Dulcina Calvo quickly replied, Whats up, didnt take the bait? He was really hooked, tossed and turned all night. Dulcina Calvo sends a string of hahahahahahaha. Estre Berrocal: Is it that funny? So, dear MU student, must you now be bedridden?. Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked at the sheets and was filled with ck lines.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Dulcina Calvo added, A friendly reminder not to drive the boat too fast, it hurts your kidneys. Dulcina Calvo, after sending this message, sat in a corner stifling augh, not noticing someone approaching behind her. Only when arge hand snatched the phone away from her did her little heart sink with a thump. When he turned his head, he saw Esteban Zaragosa holding his phone, wrinkling his nose slightly as he looked at his chat log. Dulcina Calvo reached out to snatch it from him, but Esteban Zaragosa held the phone up, scowling critically, Gossiping during working hours, have you got any nerve?. Dulcina Calvo, innocently, murmured, But who doesnt y with their phone, always checking their messages when they can. Esteban Zaragosa closes his phone and puts it in the pocket of his white coat. Dulcina Calvo: . Master, mentor, what are you doing with my phone? Confiscate it. Esteban Zaragosa turned around with an expressionless face. Dulcina Calvo scratched her hair in annoyance, damn it! Esteban Zaragosa was back in his office when his phone rang and it was a message from him. When I opened it, it was a message from Hermina Najarro. Brother, the day after tomorrow is my engagement party with Lzaro Morejn, are youing?. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were clear and cold as he tapped out a few words with his long fingers, Im busy, Im not going. Hermina Najarro: Then you can keep an eye on Dulcina Calvo for me, Im afraid shes going to make a mess. Esteban Zaragosa: She is already mine and has long since lost interest in Lzaro Morejn. If Dulcina Calvo tries to make trouble, he will break her legs. After all this time, if that girl is still thinking about Lzaro Morejn Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes narrowed with a dangerous shiver. Hermina Najarro: Thats good. Finally, Esteban Zaragosa says: Dont call me brother in front of Dulcina when you cant avoid seeing each other in the future. Hermina Najarro: Of course, he had not had the courage to send Esteban Zaragosa a string of apostrophes, he was simply speechless. Evidently, Esteban Zaragosa was her cousin, and although he had not been much of a cousin since he was a child, at least he was a rtive, so how could her cousin want to leave her alone for an outsider. Dulcina Calvo is a real pain in the ass. I dont know what my cousin sees in Dulcina Calvo! Hermina Najarro thought angrily, but after a while, she tried to answer with a polite yes, but the chat screen already showed that the person was not a friend Had her cousin fainted her? Esteban Zaragosa, after hacking Hermina Najarro, threw his phone aside and picked up Dulcina Calvos phone, discovering that he still had Lzaro Morejns number in his address book. Esteban Zaragosa frowned and, with a long finger, simply crossed out the number. These people, who werent important enough to keep at Christmas? Speaking of Christmas, Christmas Eve was next week, and this year he would love to spend it with Dulcina Calvo Chapter 312: She only had one father and he was Stefano Berrocal Estre Berrocal washed up and had just finished breakfast when her cell phone rang and the caller ID was her second aunt. Looking at the caller ID, she froze, why was her second aunt calling her all of a sudden? When she picked up the phone, Estre Berrocal was about to say a few words of greeting when Shoshana Duque, on the other end, said coldly, Come out and meet me, Ill send you the address. Although she had not spent much time with Shoshana Duque, she had been a guest at Fresco Roucos house and had spoken with him. Shoshana Duque was a very gentle person and had been extremely polite and kind to Adn Rouco and to her, but the tone of her call today was not only cold, but especially stereotypical, with amanding tone and without the most elementary courtesy. Estre Berrocal didnt take it personally, she just assumed that Shoshana Duque was perhaps in some kind of hurry, and her tone remained friendly: Yes. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal received an address from Shoshana Duque and wondered on the way over if the change of attitude towards her was because Shoshana Duque had learned that Fresco Rouco intended to give her half of his estate. After all, anyone would dislike it if her husband gave half of her fortune to an outsider. When they arrived at the caf, Estre Berrocal gave the name Shoshana Duque and the waiter led her to the private room. In the booth, Shoshana Duque was already seated waiting for her, looking bad. After Shoshana Duque told the waiter to leave, Estre Berrocal approached her and greeted her with a slight smile, Tia, is there something you asked me out for?. Shoshana Duque was cold and said, Sit down and well talk. Estre Berrocal nodded and sat down across from her. Shoshana Duque looked at her and said, I came to see you today because I have something very important to tell you. The second aunt wants to talk to me about the distribution of the assets in the second uncles name, right?. Estre Berrocal did not evade the question, but said bluntly: Dont worry, Im not going to ask for any of the uncles assets, although I still dont understand why the uncle decided to give me half of the assets in his name. Even if Uncle Segundo were to give it to him, it would be to Adam, or even to Paulita, and how should it not touch me. Shoshana Duque scoffed, Good thing you know that. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips wordlessly and took a sip of her coffee. But arent you the least bit curious to know why Fresco Rouco would give you half of his fortune?. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, vaguely uneasy: Why?. The truth is that I didnt expect to meet his daughter again, after more than twenty years. Your daughter? Estre Berrocal was feeling more and more out of ce, What exactly do you mean, second aunt?ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Your mother, Juanisha Capistrn, was my husbands mistress, hmmm, your mother is dead and she sent one of you to my husband to rob me and Are, I really hate you mother and daughter. Estre Berrocals hand shook as she clutched her coffee cup. She looked dazedly at Shoshana Duque, Auntie Second, what, what exactly do you mean?. The cold light in Shoshana Duques eyes sharpened as she looked at her, What do I mean you dont understand, who would leave such a fortune to a person who is not their rtive? At least charity has a clear purpose, and when Fresco Rouco decided to give you such arge fortune, did it ur to you that it was yours? Estre Berrocal literally listened to her heart, stuttering. After several seconds, she burst outughing, Dont joke like that, second aunt, how can I be rted to my second uncle, my father loves me so much, if I were someone elses daughter, how could he still support me? Estre Berrocal only found it unbelievable, even more unbelievable, and in her inner self she resisted the rtionship beyond measure. Why your father kept you I dont know, perhaps Juanisha Capistran cajoled your father, after all, wasnt that how she seduced my husband back in the day? For her, these tactics are nothing more than a repetition of her old tricks, nothing strange. Estre Berrocal clenched her coffee cup with some anger: Please dont nder my mother, shes dead. Heh, if she hadnt been a lover, would I have ndered. nder her? Its impossible for my mother to have been someones mistress, and its impossible for me to be rted to Uncle Two!. Shoshana Duqueughed mockingly, I see you still dont believe it. Of course I dont believe it, if Uncle Two is really my father, why didnt he tell me?. There were a lot of holes in this. Shoshana Duque said sarcastically, How dare he tell you, he would hate to carry the secret in his coffin without everyone knowing. If he told you that you were his real daughter, then you and Adam would be cousins, but the funny thing is that now you and Adam are married in name only, and hes afraid that both you and Adam will hate him. Fresco Rouco, who has been a coward all his life, eloped with Juanisha Capistrn, so he might as well have left and nevere back, but he came back, abandoning his wife at home for Juanisha Capistrn, and then,ter, he abandoned Juanisha Capistrn, do you know why? This is retribution, retribution for your mother being a mistress!. Estre Berrocals hand, which was clenched in a fist, trembled, her knuckles were blue and white. She gritted her teeth for a long, long time before slowly opening her mouth and saying, Have you said enough, Aunt Second? Of course I didnt. I didnt really hate you at first, you were Adams wife, we were rted, how could I hate you, but when I found out you were the daughter of my husband and another woman, do you know how much I hated you? I thought how did that fire not kill you, if you died in that fire, even if it made me go to jail, I just wanted my daughter to have a happy life. Its okay for me to be unhappy because of your presence, but Are is starting to be unhappy too, Estre Berrocal, why are you Juanisha Capistrns daughter? Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and said, You are really wrong, I am not my second uncles daughter, nor could I be, I have a father, my father is Stefano Berrocal! This father you speak of, hes blood type A. I dont suppose he ever told you that your mother Juanisha Capistrn was also blood type A? Estre Berrocals teary eyes were shaking hard, how could she know that Stefano Berrocal was blood type A, but she had always thought that her mother, Juanisha Capistran, was blood type B, so she had been born with blood type AB. Estre Berrocal looked at Shoshana Duque in surprise and her lips stuttered, It cant be, you must be mistaken. I may have believed Shoshana Duque that her mother, Juanisha Capistrn, had an affair with Fresco Rouco, but I could never believe that she could be Fresco Roucos daughter. I know my husbands blood type better, you know he has the same blood type as you, AB. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and forced a smile, So what, there are so many people with the AB blood type in the world, are all people with the AB blood type Uncle Twos children?. No point arguing, Fresco Rouco had a DNA report done secretly a long time ago, I have seen it in the safe in his study. Your blood types may be a match, so is the result of your DNAparison also a match? Chapter 313: I’m an ice cube, can you warm it up? Estre Berrocal picked up her purse and got up to leave: Tia segunda, I have other things to do, Ill go first. Their flight was, in Shoshana Duques eyes, nothing more than a flight of panic and fear. Shoshana Duque sat back in her chair, pouring the coffee water slowly and methodically, smiling softly and growling, Are you afraid? Estre Berrocal turned her back on him, clutching her purse chain in her hands. What other instructions do you have, second aunt? No instructions, but today I came to tell you this, and Im not just saying it. Estre Berrocal blushed slightly and even the tremor in her voice was hidden: What does Auntie want?. I hate your mother, and I hate the children she had with my husband, and I want you to leave The Holy City and never appear before me again. Estre Berrocals lips curled at this unreasonable, even shameless request. I can understand that the aunt doesnt want to see me, but what I dont understand is why its not the aunt whos leaving La Ciudad Santa, but me whos leaving La Ciudad Santa She had done nothing wrong, so why did she have to leave? When Shoshana Duque heard this from her, the coffee cup she was holding in her hand was thrown forcefully onto the coffee table, sshing water from the cup onto the table as Shoshana Duque said angrily, Because youre to me! Estre Berrocal turned sharply and red at her, asking, Why am I to me? Because youre that womans daughter! Thats your biggest fault! Estre Berrocals eyes reddened slightly, her gaze dulled as she stared at her. Shoshana Duque stood up, stepped in front of her and spoke slowly, word for word, You and your mother will always be in my debt! Estre Berrocal, you may not leave La Ciudad Santa, but I will make you regret this decision. Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and closed her eyes tightly, her fingers gripping the bag, unable to contain a slight tremor. If I dont leave, what do you want? You cant believe whose daughter you are, but if you insist on not leaving The Holy City and keep hanging around my husband and me, dont me me for exposing your origins. You will be exposed. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva: If you expose yourself. Im afraid uncle will hate you if you expose my life. He didnt mind threatening Shoshana Duque in this way, but he had to. Shoshana Duque said calmly, Hmph, am I afraid he hates me? As soon as I found out that he really wanted to give you half of his name, I knew exactly how important Juanisha Capistran was to him, more important than Are and I. Do you think I still care if he hates me or not?. Estre Berrocal bit her white lip as she clenched her purse and turned to walk away. Shoshana Duques cold, icy voice sounded behind her: You can forget what I said today, but I remind you that when your identity is revealed, you will be implicated. Adn Rouco, the Rouco Group, The Rouco Family and even your daughter Paulita could be subjected to public outcry and unprecedented cyber violence. Whats more, the Rouco Group will face a huge public outcry and cyber violence as a result of this shameful incest. Estre Berrocal, if I were you, I would leave La Ciudad Santa, because if sacrificing only me saves everyones happiness, why wouldnt I? Thats not saving, thats whitewashing. Youre not interested in whitewashing peace, so wait until the world falls apart. Estre Berrocals chest got cold: Ta segunda, do you hate me and my mother so much? To take revenge on me and my mother, you prefer to take on the whole Rouco family, youre horrible. Do you know what it was like for me to see my husband leave home at that time and not be able to get him back? What did I do wrong when I tried so hard to be a good wife and he still left me? Who is your mother to break up my family? Since your mothermitted a crime and is gone, its your turn to pay! Shoshana Duques cold and merciless words still echo in his ears. Estre Berrocal managed to get out of the caf. Outside, the sky was gray and light snow particles had begun to fall again. The world before him was a mist of tears, as pedestrians hurried along the roads. A booming cacophony in his ears. Was she really Uncle Ers daughter? But that was not her main concern. She could be anyones daughter, but why did she have to be the daughter of Adn Roucos own second uncle? Were she and Adam really cousins? Her delicate fingertips dug into his palm, digging deep, but he felt no trace of pain. It was cold outside, and she was wearing a lot of clothes, but she couldnt feel any warmth at that moment, her body felt as if she had been submerged in the cold river water, so cold that she was numb and had lost all sense. Her phone rang and she received a text message from Shoshana Duque. My patience is limited, if you do not leave The Holy City by Christmas Eve night at thetest, I will make your life public. I am not afraid to fish out of the water. Estre Berrocal looked at this text message on her phone and tears spilled and dripped onto the screen. She knew perfectly well that Shoshana Duque not only threatened her verbally, but also forced her to leave by any means.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. If she did not leave, Shoshana Duque would definitely reveal her origins, and she was not afraid that her origins would be made public, but once her origins were revealed, Adn Rouco would also be thrust into the limelight. If she was the daughter of her second uncle, she could not be the wife of Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco came home early tonight and when he entered the bedroom he found Estre Berrocal standing by the window looking at the snowkes. He walked up to her and hugged her from behind. Estre Berrocal was slightly startled, Youre back?. Enjoying the snow days? Estre Berrocal candidly said, Actually, I dont like snow days, they are cold and the traffic is bad if you go out. How can you be so young and not be a teenager? Estre Berrocal let out a giggle when she heard the word girling from Adn Rouco. She looked at him with a slight turn of her head, Do you know what adolescence is?. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow and shook her hand, it was cold and he frowned slightly, Why are your hands so cold? Thats why I dont like snow days. Adam Roucosrge, warm, dry hand rubbed her small, cold hand, sensing that it was not warm enough, turned it so that it was facing him, and the man held her small hand, blowing warm air into it several times. It never warmed up and Adn Roucos brow furrowed: What a physicist, like a piece of ice. His tone was not overly affectionate, but Estre Berrocals heart was moved and she leaned into his arms and said, So Im a piece of ice, will you warm me up?. Adam Roucos thin lips curved slightly, his tone was a little forlorn, but also soft and indulgent, and he said in a long, leisurely voice, Yes. Estre Berrocals whole body was gathered in her arms, her cold hands slipped under the hem of her sweater and slipped into her very warm waist. Adam Rouco lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair, asking in a muffled voice, Is it warm? She buried herself in his arms, Hot, very hot. So warm that he didnt want to part with it at all. Chapter 314: I Just Want to Be Your Hero Alone Estre Berrocal soaked in the warmth of Adn Roucos body, lifted her little face from his chest and said, Would you take Paulita with you for a few days tomorrow? Adn Rouco frowned a little, he was not happy. Christmas Eve is next week, were going back for sure, whats the point of bringing that troublemaker. Bringing Paulita would mean he might not have sex for days. He might not even have the opportunity to simply sleep with Estre Berrocal in his arms. I had moderate chronic insomnia, and sleeping with Estre Berrocal would be a great relief. But if Paulita were toe, she would mor to sleep with Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal looks at him amused: How can you talk like that about your daughter when Paulita behaves so well? I havent seen her for days and I miss her. Adn Roucos cell phone suddenly rang. Looking at the caller ID, the mans eyebrows furrowed, Speaking of silver. Estre Berrocal stood on tiptoe to see him, Is that Paulita?. Adn Rouco picked up the phone and a milky little childs voice came on the line: Hello, daddy~. Why are you still up sote?. Ive missed you! Dad, where is Estre?. Adn Rouco growled under his breath: If you really missed me, you would have said a few words to me and asked about Estre. Estre Berrocal looked at his somewhat serious expression andughed, Youre not kidding. Paulita said, Daddy, I hear Estre!. Adn Rouco passed the phone directly to Estre Berrocal. Paulita, did you miss me?. Mmm! Yes! Star, do you miss Paulita?. Yes, Estre especially misses you. Adn Rouco watched the mother and daughter talking on the phone and, without much interest in listening any longer, went to the study to take care of some mail. Half an hour passed before Estre Berrocal entered the studio with Adn Roucos cell phone in her hand. As soon as he entered the studio, he saw Adn Rouco working on hisptop screen with his silver-rimmed myopic sses. It was the first time Estre Berrocal had seen Adn Rouco wearing sses and she found it very refreshing.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Why are you wearing sses all of a sudden?. Adn Rouco replied: I have been working a lottely and my eyesight has deteriorated a bit. Estre Berrocal asks, By the way, the phone is about to run out of battery, where do you have the charger?. Adn Rouco points down and Estre Berrocal walks over to the socket and puts the phone away to charge it. Have you been talking to Paulita for so long?. Well, she was in bed and I stopped by to tell her a story and put her to sleep before hanging up. Estre Berrocal sat in the mans arms as she moved closer to him, Adam Roucos dark eyes boring into hers. When are you going to muster that spirit to spoil me?. Estre Berrocal blushed slightly and red at him: Youre not three years old! Youre rather spoiling me Adam Roucos thin lips came close and brushed her ear, his deep voice sounded warm, You know Im always the one cajoling you, when will it change, hmm? Estre Berrocal froze, it was as if he had always been the one cajoling her from the beginning, especially since they had established their rtionship and he was always the first to bend when she was the one doing what she wanted. Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his neck, teary-eyed gazing at his handsome face, and suddenly remembered what Shoshana Duque had said this afternoon, that if she didnt bother to whitewash the world, the world would end. If the world were to end tomorrow, Adn Rouco would take her under his wing. Adam, have you ever wondered what you would do if suddenly one day the world ended?. Adn Rouco looked at her with a sullen look and a yful smile in his eyes, Mrs. Rouco, is that all you think about all day? What if its the end of the world and a biohazard in aic book movie, whats the first thing youd do? Without thinking, Adn Rouco said, Take you to the safest ce, of course. Estre Berrocal stared at him for a long time before finally letting out augh, but one that contained absolutely no mirth. I thought you were the type who dreamed of being a hero, I thought you were going to say you were going to be like one of those heroes in the Marvel movies, representing humanity or superhumans to save the world. Adn Rouco removed his rimmed sses from the bridge of his nose and pinched the bridge of his nose with his long fingers, Im not that middle-aged. But its the end of the world, where would there be a safe ce to be?. Adn Rouco, not knowing if it was superficial or if he had given it serious thought, said: There is always a safe ce. He paused for two seconds, stared at her with unusual solemnity and added, If the sky falls, you dont have to worry, I am much taller than you and I will hold you up. Estre Berrocal reached out and touched the bridge of his nose, where a slight red mark had emerged from his rimmed sses. You look very slim and handsome with the sses, but you look even better without them, so youd better wear them in the future in front of other women. Estre Berrocal picked up the pair of sses on the table and put them on her face. Is this Mrs. Roucos way of hiding Mr. Adams handsomeness? Cover up a little bit. Hey these sses still look a little better, you should get a pair of all-ck frames. Adn Rouco got a smile at the corners of his eyes. After Estre Berrocal helped him put on his sses, she patted him on the shoulder and got up: Ill leave you to your work, Im going to bed, good night. Adn Rouco drew her back, sat down in his chair and said: Estre, I am a very selfish person, I do not have the virtue of sacrificing myself so that others may be whole, nor do I n to have it in the future, sacrificing myself so that everyone may be whole, making those who love me suffer because of my sacrifice, is not worth it, I do not care what people think of me, even if they think I am selfish and indifferent. I dont care what people think of me, even if they think Im selfish and indifferent, I dont want you and Paulita to lose me. Those heroes who save others, there will always be someone who will rush to do it, it doesnt have to be me, but the only one who can give you and Paulita a peaceful life is me. Estre Berrocal stood in front of him, leaned down, pulled his sses off the bridge of his nose and nted her lips on his. You just have to be my hero, Im not going to be stupid enough to turn you in to save some world. She didnt like theic book movie heroes I was given, she just liked an Adam Rouco like this one who would take her to a safe ce to hide in times of danger. In the eyes of an adoring Estre Berrocal, Adn Rouco might have that kind of power, but even if Adn Rouco saved the world and she lost it, what would the world mean to her, even if she lived? But if the world turned its back on them, she would not be willing to let him apany her and be despised by the world. She knew perfectly well what would await her and Adn Rouco if their origins were revealed. Adam Rouco was so good, so good that there was not a single blot in the dictionary of her life, and if, because of her, he was knocked down by everyone, or even choked with spittle, then she would be heartbroken and distressed, and could not forgive herself for having been so selfish as to drag Adam Rouco down with her in her degradation. Chapter 315: Paulita says: “Dad, you are so childish. Estre Berrocal sat in Adn Roucos arms for a long time, her upper and lower eyelids fighting. Adn Rouco takes her in his arms and carries her to the bedroom. Estre Berrocales to and unconsciously puts her arms around his neck: No more work?. Itste, go to bed. Estre Berrocal was still thinking about picking up Paulita and threw her arms around his neck. Why dont you stop by the daycare tomorrow after work and pick up Paulita?. Pick her up and have you still stay with me for the night?. Estre Berrocal blushed and punched him lightly on the shoulder with a closed fist. What kind of person gets jealous with her own daughter. Adn Rouco did not answer and Estre Berrocal thought in a daze that it did not look like Adn Rouco was going to pick up Paulita. The following afternoon, Adn Roucos car returned. Estre Berrocal was still upstairs painting when she heard a little milky voice from downstairs. Star, Star, Iming! Where is everybody? Estre Berrocals eyes lit up and she dropped her watercolors and hurried downstairs, where she saw Paulita, dressed like a bun with her little backpack. The little girl growled, How cruel you and daddy are, living here and not evening back to see me. Estre Berrocal smiled and walked over to her, listening to the bollito de leches whimpers as she took the school bag off her back, touched her little face and asked, Are you cold? No, Im not cold! Grandpa makes Felipa put so many clothes on me every day, Im hot as hell!. The heat was turned on and Estre Berrocal took theforter off the little girl and reced it with yellow duck slippers. Next, Adn Rouco also entered the house. As Estre Berrocal brought him the slippers, he couldnt help but ask, I thought you said yesterday that you werent going to bring Paulita, why . have you changed your mind today?. Adam Roucos dark eyes looked deep into her, with a mocking look, If I dont pick it up and youre not happy, wont you be mad at me? Estre Berrocals ears perked up, No, Im not. However, he had caught her picking up Paulita and, naturally, she was delighted. Paulitay down on the couch like a little lord, rubbed her tummy and said, Starita, Im hungry! Is there anything to eat? Estre Berrocal approached him with a small sandwich: Dinner will have to wait a little longer, so you can have some bread first. Paulita ate the tasteless sandwich, and after a few bites she threw it away, children love sweet, sour and tasty things, they are not interested in snacks. Adn Rouco reminds her: Pa Rouco, have you done all the homework that the teacher has set for you? Im going to watch the cartoons and then Ill make them. Go do your homework before you watch TV. Paulita grunts, drops the remote control and heads for the table with her school bag, muttering under her breath: Grandpa lets me go home to watch cartoons, but not you. Youre too bossy. Teacher says kids should grow up healthy, so you cant push me around all the time, Daddy, I wont grow up. Estre Berrocalughed at these words: Paulita, do you know the saying pull up the seedlings to make them grow? The girl knows a lot. Paulita raised her chin proudly, Yes, the teacher says Paulita is a very smart girl. Adn Rouco threw the usual pitcher of cold water on him: If youre smart and you dont make an effort, youre still a little loser, so if you dont want to be a big loser, do your homework. Hmph. Paulita grunted, but in the face of Adn Roucos authority, she took her workbook out of her bag and began to do her homework. Adn Rouco took off his coat, rolled up his sleeves and went to the kitchen to help Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal told him: You are being too hard on Paulita, now she is only in kindergarten, homework is not so important. If she doesnt get used to it now, it will be an even bigger headache when she starts elementary school. Besides, Paulita has been spoiled by her grandfather and if I let her have her way, her tail will go to heaven. This is true. However, Estre Berrocal was raised in the opposite way to Adn Rouco. Stefano Berrocal taught Estre Berrocal that it was better to work hard, that it was better for the girls to get good grades, but that it didnt matter if they didnt, as long as they were happy. However, Mr. Rouco must have educated Adn Rouco in a less Buddhist way and must have been very strict, especially because Adn Rouco was a child. Estre Berrocal asks him, while cutting the vegetables: Adam, did Dad ever hit you when you were a child for studying? Before college, I spent very little time studying and the old man hit me quite a few times. Huh? Estre Berrocal was a little puzzled, I thought you were one of those three good students with exceptional grades. Extraordinary grades, indeed, but not a good student. Estre Berrocal listened to the mans undisguised arrogance and said, Are you trying to say you dont study all day and stille out looking good on every test? Was this man trying to indirectly express his high IQ? Thats pretty much what it means. A certain person responded calmly. Estre Berrocal took a 10, 000-ton hit: I didnt sleep well in my senior year to get into college. Its hard to imagine how you schoolboys study. Adn Rouco washes his hands, takes the knife out of her hand, cuts the vegetables on the cutting board and corrects her in a very subdued and lighthearted way: Wrong, they are the gods of learning. Estre Berrocal: What kind of person brags about herself so tantly? You dont study yourself and ask Paulita to develop a love of learning, youre too much of a double standard. Adn Rouco said, Only if he is able to learn it as fast as I am, and to remember it when he sees it, but that should not be likely. Why? I think our Paulita is very smart.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Intelligent, yes, but the average IQ of a child is half the sum of the parents IQs. Adn Rouco suddenly gave him a meaningful look and said with certainty: Paulitas IQ must go down a little because of yours. The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched. Paulita ran up to me and said, Star Im thirsty! I want some juice! Ill squeeze it out for you in a moment, hold on. Paulita stood in the kitchen doorway, walked up to his little mouth, and asked, Daddy, did you just call me stupid? Youre not stupid, youre just a little dumber than Dad. Paulita blurted out Oh, Dad, how do you prove Im a little dumber than you?. Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow and asked the little bundle of joy with special seriousness, Are you better at games than daddy? Does daddy know all the homework you cant do? Does daddy know all the words you dont know? Paulita: Estre Berrocal: This man, in addition to being narcissistic, is arrogant and extraordinarily shameless! Dad, youre so childish. Serious face of Adn Rouco, Pa Rouco,e here, who calls you infantile? Paulita stood still, looking at him with a little pout, The teacher says adults are childish when they argue with children! Adn Rouco: How can you have such a beautiful daughter, she must be the other half. Chapter 316: What’s wrong with not being able to leave your wife? Paulita came to stay at The Vis at Repulse Bay for three days and Adn Rouco could not hug Estre Berrocal every night and had severe insomnia. When he arrived at the Rouco Group, Santino Yepes saw that Adn Rouco had not looked well for two days and vaguely thought it was due to BOSSs recent messy married life. Boss, how are you and your wife these days?. Adn Rouco looked at him coldly with a frown, What do you want to ask?. I see that not looking so good these days. Adn Rouco rested a long finger on his brow bone, a hint of helplessness in his eyes. Paulita went to Las vis in Repulse Bay and made me lose a little sleep. Surely it was not Paulita who wanted to sleep together, so dividing the couples alone time. On the fourth night, Adn Rouco could not stand it any longer and called Mr. Rouco to go to the nursery to pick up Paulita from La Vi Rouco. When Paulita saw that it was Roberto Rouco, she asked curiously, Grandpa, why are you picking me up today? I havent had enough with Las Vis de Repulse Bay. Surely Mr. Rouco knew the reason and reassured Paulita: Your father is busy at the end of the year and soon it will be Christmas Eve, your father and mother will be back for Christmas, so you will see them again soon. Paulita bit her little mouth and growled, Hmph, I think Daddy doesnt like me sleeping with Estre in my arms because he wants to sleep with Estre in his arms too! Sister Rouco coughed lightly twice. After Paulita returned to the Rouco family, Adn Rouco was finally able to sleep well. Estre Berrocal, hugging him, couldnt help but ask: Howe I didnt know you had insomnia before?. Its not so bad, its much better when I sleep with you in my arms. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but smile, If you do that, Ill think you cant leave me. Adam Rouco was not ashamed, he hugged her tighter, tilted his face and kissed her temple, his eyes closed and his voice muffled. Whats wrong with not being able to leave your wife? Estre Berrocal, who should have appeared shy, or moved, became quiet at that moment, and felt suddenly a little sad as she leaned against his chest and listened to the quiet, strong beat of his heart. Adam, I If I were the second uncles daughter, would you want to stay with me? Between them, perhaps there really is a blood rtionship But Adn Rouco seems to have fallen asleep. He didnt lose any more sleep over it, but she seemed to. Tomorrow he should ask Uncle Two out and ask him to clear his head. The next day, after Adn Rouco had left for the office, Estre Berrocal called Fresco Rouco. When they arrived at the agreed ce, Estre Berrocal sat face to face with Fresco Rouco. Estre Berrocal lifted the cup of coffee in front of her and took a rather long sip before speaking, Uncle Two, I asked you out on a date, you should know why. Fresco Rouco, naturally, knew it: You know it . Before Fresco Rouco could finish the sentence, Estre Berrocal immediately interrupted: Yes. His face was cold,pletely devoid of the joy of recognition of a blood rtive. Fresco Rouco swallowed saliva, with a strong sh of shame in his eyes, Estre, I Im sorry for you and your mother. If I had been braver then, maybe our family Sorry, I didnt invite Uncle Two out today to hear those words. Fresco Rouco nodded: I know, you wouldnt have recognized me. Estre Berrocal fought the acidity in her nose, her watery eyes staring at him as she asked, Are you sure, youre not wrong? Fresco Roucoughed bitterly, he knew she wouldnt want to admit it, but he didnt expect her to want to set such a limit. You are AB, your adoptive father and your mother, both A, and I am AB, I also took a DNA test and in it it showed that we are indeed father and daughter. Estre Berrocals hand, resting under the table, squeezed an inch tighter. I dont know if it was the sadness, or if it was just too ridiculous, but my eyes were hurting and slowly getting wet. My mother, is she a third party?. Fresco Rouco was stunned and said: How can she be? Your mother is so stubborn and upright, how can she be a third party to break up someones marriage. Your mother has never been a third party. But my second aunt said my mother was a third. Thats silly! Fresco Rouco sulked a bit, brewing beer for a long while before calming down and speaking slowly, Your mother and I are college alumni, we fell in love when we were in college, but at that time, my family had already engaged me in marriage, I was afraid your mother would break up with me if she found out about this, so I kept it from her, on the other hand, I wanted to break the family bond. Estre Berrocalughed softly and scoffed, So, my mother is still the third party, only shes more pathetic and has been kept in the dark by you. A look of guilt and dejection crossed Fresco Roucos face, Im sorry for all this, its all my fault. Tears fell silently from Estre Berrocals eyes, her eyes were red and she looked at Fresco Rouco with some resentment, Why did you admit to me, why did you find this out, you knew I was Adams wife, and now you say youre sorry, is it any good? I would rather not have known this, and I would rather you had not investigated it. Star, I I saw you for the first time and thought you looked so much like your mother, I got excited inside, I was desperate to know if you were my daughter, I had someone look into it and I found out you were AB, do you know how happy I was? I thought in my mind that little girl was still alive then . I got too excited for a moment N?velDrama.Org content. Estre Berrocal choked slightly, But I didnt want to be your daughter, now I am Adn Roucos wife, if you had rotted everything in your mind, now I could still be fine with Adn and Paulita, I am so with Adn, I love him so much, but now you tell me that I am your own daughter, what is that between me and Adn? How can I be with Adn in the future? Have you ever thought about how Paulita would behave if she grew up and found out about all this? I know it will be hard for you to face your rtionship with Adam when I find out, but since you are married and have given birth to a healthy Paulita, I promise I wont tell the secret, you and Adam Estre Berrocal grimaced, sniffled and said: Shoshana Duque also knows and hates my mother and hates me. I can understand that she hates me, but I cant forgive you, you are the guilty one. Fresco Roucos face was slightly white, his eyes were full of sadness and guilt, he didnt know what to say: Im sorry. Im not going to recognize you, I only had one father and he passed away a long time ago. Estre Berrocal grabbed her purse, stood up and walked quickly away, leaving the cabin without looking back. Fresco Rouco was sitting in his chair, his hand on the table, trembling slightly and irremediably. There was some moisture in the vicissitudes of his eyes. Estre Berrocals eyes were red as she ran away. How could she be the daughter of the Rouco family if it was all a nightmare? His father, it was clear, was Stefano Berrocal. Chapter 317: Adam, I don’t want to leave you Dulcina Calvo had just returned home from working at the hospital when she received a call from Estre Berrocal. Hello, Star. Estre Berrocal on the other end of the phone, her voice muffled, Dulcina, are you free now? Yes, I just got home from working at the hospital, whats wrong, are you crying? No, Im just not in a good mood, can youe out and keep mepany now? Twenty minutester, when Dulcina Calvo arrived at the street park, she saw Estre Berrocal sitting on a bench in the living room, staring, unseeing and unlit. Star? Dulcina Calvo ran to sit next to her and asked: Whats the matter, why are you suddenly in a bad mood? Have you had a fight with Adn Rouco? Ill call him toe to . As soon as Estre Berrocal heard that Dulcina Calvo was going to call Adn Rouco, she stopped her: No, Im fine. I havent argued with him. So whats wrong with you? Estre Berrocal forced a smile and lied: I Im still a little sad these days when I think about the baby that was lost. Dulcina Calvo reassured her: You will have another child with Adn Rouco, dont be sad. Estre Berrocal nodded: Yes, but Im still having a hard time and I want to have a drink. Dulcina Calvos eyes lit up at the word drink. Yes, my parents have forbidden me to go to inte cafes and bars since I was a little girl and I would love to go to a bar for once! Isnt it just drinking? Ill go with you to the bar and drink as much as you want. Bar. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo have chosen a bar. In the bar, the atmosphere is calm and the decoration is very literary. As Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo sat in the window seat, the waiter brought the drink menu. What do the two beauties want to take? Estre Berrocal remembered that in the bar there was a drink called tequ sunrise, which was good and a bit strong, and all she wanted to do now was get drunk, preferably with all her nerves paralyzed. Do you have tequ sunrise? Yes, a tequ sunrise is it? Yes. Dulcina Calvo nced at the menu, smiled at the waiter and said, Ill have a margarita. Yes, please wait a moment, gentlemen. When the tequ sunrise and margarita were served, Estre Berrocal clinked sses with Dulcina Calvo. Estre Berrocal was not a good drinker and Dulcina Calvo was an even worse drinker. After two cocktails, Dulcina Calvo copsed drunkenly on the table, letting out an unconscious giggle. Estre Berrocals thoughts also began to blur, perhaps because it is easier to get drunk when you are sad, or because she had a strong subconscious desire to get drunk, her head was heavy and dizzy and she joined Dulcina Calvo at the table. The bar was rtively quiet, perfect for people to chat and rest, and the heating was adequate, and in a slightly inebriated state, one could easily fall asleep. Estre Berrocals little face, rubbed against her arm, smiled bitterly and murmured, Dulcina you know that I am very sad Hmm? Why are you sad? Warm tears, slowly slid down the corners of her eyes, I never thought I would be the daughter of The Rouco Family. how the hell am I going to face Adam Rouco in the future Dulcina Calvo was confused, Hmm? What did Estre say? Estre Berrocal did not speak again, she did not know if she had not heard Dulcina Calvos question or if she did not want to say anything else, she picked up the bottle of wine on the table and swallowed half of it, her cheeks reddened and heated as she copsed on the table, shedding many tears. Dulcina Calvo let out a giggle and pped her hands, congratting her, Hey, youre a good drinker!. The bar is not far from Bar ro. Jonathan Tasis orders a cognac and takes a sip. Jonathan Tasis is a regr at the bar, so Roma, the waitress, knows him. Roma asks him, Mr. Jonathan has beening in a lot this month, what is your concern?. Jonathan Tasis smiles at him and jokes, As a bartender, dont you know not to ask your customers whats on their mind when you make them a drink? Roma smiled slightly and said, I was just asking Mr. Jonathan as a token of our bar staffs warmth and care for our guests. Jonathan Tasis picked up his ss, swirled the brandy in it and then drained it with a jerk, stood up and picked up his coat that was hitched to the side, Thats it. Take your time, Mr. Jonathan. Jonathan Tasis frowned slightly as he approached with his coat on his arm and caught a glimpse of a drunken Estre Berrocal slumped over the table.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . What was he doing here? Here, on the table, Estre Berrocal, drunk, staggered to her feet to go to the bathroom. As he passed Jonathan Tasis, thetter lent him a hand. Estre Berrocal looks up at him, first Jonathan Tasis, then Adn Rouco. Her watery eyes clouded as she looked at him, perhaps because of her minds intention, and the blurry figure in front of her matched perfectly with the face of Adam Rouco Adam Estre Berrocal fell straight into the arms of Jonathan Tasis. Jonathan Tasis was slightly stunned although his hands held her in ce. Estre Berrocals hands clutched at her waist, tears rolled down her face, her voice was soft and muffled, Adn? why does everyone cant seem to see us well together. why do they want to separate us? You are so good why should I leave you why should I listen to you Miss Star? said Jonathan Tasis, trying to rouse his groggy consciousness. But Estre Berrocal was deaf, rubbing away all her tears, and she spoke in a broken voice: But but Adam Im so scared again what on earth am I going to do? Miss Star. Jonathan Tasis was about to say something when the cell phone he carried in his suit pants pocket rang. With one hand holding Estre Berrocal, he pulled the phone out of his pocket and the caller ID read Analena. Hello, Analena. When are youing home? Ive learned a few Exaltation dishes and theyll be ready for you to eat when you get back. Jonathan Tasis was stunned and looked out the window; it was already dark. No wonder Analena had called him. Okay, Ill be right back. Estre Berrocal, leaning back in her arms, murmured, her small hand clutching the arm that held the phone: Well I hear a womans voice who are you talking to Do you have other women besides me ? Estre Berrocal made a gesture with her lips and looked at Adn Rouco. Eleanora Lozada, on the other end of the phone, listened naturally to the womans voice and her heart fluttered, her face paled at the sound of her voice and the phone slipped from her ear Jonathan Tasis was with another woman. Jonathan Tasis tried to exin when the phone was already busy and Analena hung up on him. Jonathan Tasis looked at the inebriated Estre Berrocal in his arms with the ck head and was momentarily speechless. Was this retribution? He had used her against Adn Rouco, and now the woman was taking revenge all at once, and he really wondered if she did it on purpose! Estre Berrocal, wake up. Jonathan Tasis grabbed her by the arm and shook her. Estre Berrocal muttered: Dont shake me I want to vomit throw up Chapter 318: Keeping a woman out? Nonexistent. Vomit Estre Berrocal vomited on Jonathan Tasis. Jonathan Tasis: This woman Jonathan Tasis mouth twitched and his frown deepened. Adn Roucos wife was a real pain in the ass! Jonathan Tasis had to take some tissues and hand them to her, Estre Berrocal took them and wiped her mouth before saying in a slurred voice, Adam. Im so sick take me home Jonathan Tasis gritted his teeth and grimaced, looking down at the streak of vomit staining his chest suit, frowning. The cell phone in Estre Berrocals pocket rang. Um phone phone is ringing Adam answer it for me Jonathan Tasis took the phone out of his pocket and the caller was none other than Adn Rouco. Jonathan Tasis picked up on it right away, Your wife was at the bar, she was really drunk and threw up on me. . Adam Roucos dark eyes sank, Ill be right there. How could Estre be in a bar, and how could she be with Jonathan Tasis? Adn Rouco was not happy when he thought about it. Adn Rouco soon arrived at the Lengua de Luz bar. As soon as he entered the bar, he noticed that Estre Berrocal was clutching Jonathan Tasis. Adn Rouco strides over and pulls Estre Berrocal into his arms, saying with a slight chill in his voice, Who gave you permission to drink? Estre Berrocals small hands clutch her coat, and at the sound of the familiar male voice, her eyes stare dazedly at the man in front of her. Adam Adam Im so sick Im so dizzy I want to go home With that, Estre Berrocal copsed into the arms of Adn Rouco. Adam Rouco wrapped his arms around her and his dark eyes looked sternly at Jonathan Tasis, Whats wrong? You dont have to look at me so cautiously, Im not interested in your wife, its your wife who keeps pulling me and throwing up on me. Jonathan Tasisughed derisively and pointed to the spot on his chest. Adn Rouco lifted Estre Berrocal in a cross-legged embrace, his gaze clear and cold, and said, Tomorrow I will credit your ount with the money for the clothes. He turned around with Estre Berrocal in his arms and was about to leave when the little woman in his arms, her face flushed with drink, muttered, Dulcina Adn Rouco saw a Dulcina Calvo still lying on the table. What a headache . These two women, how dare they drink themselves to death in a bar with no defenses. Adn Rouco immediately called Esteban Zaragosa: Dulcina Calvo is drunk at the Bar des Pbras Ligeras, I have to attend to Estre,e. When Esteban Zaragosa arrived at the bar, each embraced his wife and went on his way. Inside The Vis at Repulse Bay, Adn Rouco is preparing hot water in the kitchen. In the bedroom, Estre Berrocal is drowsy and wants to vomit again. Adn Rouco has just entered the bedroom when he finds her lying on her back next to the toilet vomiting. Adn Rouco pats her on the back and when Estre Berrocal has finished vomiting, she kneels down next to the toilet and looks at him with teary eyes, Adn its hard Adn Rouco spoke coldly: Now you know its hard?. Estre Berrocal fell into his arms with her head cocked to one side, Adn Rouco picked her up, rinsed her mouth and returned to bed. Adn Rouco wrung out a hot towel and wiped her face and hands while Estre Berrocaly on her side, teary-eyed looking up at him. Adam Adn Rouco did not answer, only that she was calling him unconsciously. Adam what would I do without you ter. Adam Roucos hand, which was holding the towel, gave a small gasp and his dark eyes looked at her sullenly, What, you want to leave meter? Estre Berrocal took his hand and ced it on the edge of the pillow, pressing her face against his warm, dry palm, curving her lips and murmuring in a soft voice: Of course not. I want to be with my Adam, the rest of my life no, two lifetimes, or three well it seems that three lives are not enough. muttered Estre Berrocal to herself. The anger and disgust that Adn Rouco had been holding in all night finally dissipated at that moment, just for having said my Adn, just for having said that three lives with him would probably not be enough. Adam Roucos thin lips curved, and there was a hint of warmth in his cold eyes. He squeezed Estre Berrocals small hand and kissed it. As for the mistakes she had made tonight, she would be questioned and punished tomorrow when she woke up. But she still clung to his hand and unconsciously shrank into his arms. Adn Rouco sat on the edge of the bed with one arm around her and caressed her with his big hand, as he had done with Paulita, and Estre Berrocal soon fell into a deep sleep. Vis del Condado Azul. Eleanora Lozada locked herself in her room. As soon as Jonathan Tasis returned with theundry, he asked Exaltacion, Where is Analena? Miss Analena has been in the bedroom and has note out. Jonathan Tasis frowned slightly and Exaltacion, seeing how dirty his clothes were, asked, Sir, how are your clothes Jonathan Tasis took off his clothes, Take it and throw it away. Okay Jonathan Tasis went straight to the bedroom and when he opened the door, he found it unlocked. Annalena? Inside, Eleanora Lozada did not respond and said nothing. Jonathan Tasis heart pounded, he opened the door several times, raised his hand to his brow bone and said, Analena, open the door. No one has yet responded. Jonathan Tasis paused in his eyes and said, If you dont open the door, Im going to bang on it. The door opened. Eleanora Lozada nted herself in front of him, and Jonathan Tasis wanted to give her a hug, but since he was still wearing the shirt that Estre Berrocal had spit out, he went no further, fearing that she would dislike it, and asked with a smile, Why did you lock yourself in your room? Didnt you say you had prepared dinner for me? It was served. Eleanora Lozada said coolly. Jonathan Tasis naturally knew she was angry, but he couldnt help butugh at her angry face. You dont think Im jealous because I have other women around?. Eleanora Lozada bit her lip, Dont you think so?. There has been a misunderstanding. Jonathan Tasis, lets break it down. Analena, I already told you that you cant leave me again. Eleanora Lozada looked at him and said calmly, Im serious, were not right for each other. A sh of irritation shone under Jonathan Tasis eyes, he disliked it desperately when she said break up, least of all when she meant it. Jonathan Tasis gritted his teeth: I can exin what happened today, but I dont want to hear the words break a second time. But what really made Eleanora Lozada want to break up was not only because of what had happened today, but more importantly, she was never her Josan, she was Eleanora Lozada. She wanted to avenge her sisters death, but when she came to Jonathan Tasis, she realized how much he loved her, and suddenly she couldnt let him go. She wanted to give up, so she had to break up with him. It was a lie I could no longer tell.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Every time he looked at her tenderly and called her Analena, she wanted to tell him that she was not his Analena, but she missed the opportunity to say it over and over again because she was so hungry for so much warmth and affection. Eleanora Lozada understood that she feared she would not be able to say it for the rest of her life. Jonathan Tasis, I dont care if you stay with one woman or if you have another woman in your heart, so lets end it. Jonathan Tasis mmed his foot against the door, which shook with the kick. Im not supporting a woman! Youre the only woman I have! Always was! Now is! And always will be! Chapter 319: You changed my clothes, didn’t you? Eleanora Lozada mmed the door shut again. Jonathan Tasis stared at the door in front of him and couldnt resist giving it another hard kick. Eleanora Lozada, who was pressed against the back of the door, clearly felt the door vibrate again. After a few seconds, Eleanora Lozada heard some footsteps, which faded away It must have been Jonathan Tasis, who had gone to another room. He must have been very angry and had lost patience with her. It was clear that things were going as she had hoped, but why, she couldnt be happy. Jonathan Tasis, who had gone to the bathroom, took off the T-shirt that Estre Berrocal had vomited and threw it into theundry basket, where he showered under the hot shower for almost an hour to calm his thoughts. An hourter, Jonathan Tasis, dressed in his home clothes, approached the master bedroom door and found it still closed. He touched the screen of his phone and checked the time; it was eight oclock. Exaltacion approached and asked, Sir, it is eight oclock, would you like to have dinner?. Has Annalena eaten yet? Miss Analena hasnt eaten yet, she has made several dishes and has been waiting for you to return. I have those dishes warmed up and ready to eat. Jonathan Tasis pursed his lips and a softness shone in his eyes, Wait a little longer, you cane down. Yes sir. When Exaltation had gone, Jonathan Tasis stood in the doorway, finally softening his voice, and said, Analena, open the door, will you? The person inside did not respond and Jonathan Tasis added, You have a bad stomach, if you dont eat dinner, your stomach will hurt, be a good boy, open the door and go out to eat. Jonathan Tasis, a little dismayed, leaned against the door with a clenched fist and his head hanging slightly, he continued, Im not going to keep a woman out, I love you more than anything, why would I keep a woman out. The voice of the woman you heard today on the phone, it was Estre Berrocal, she was drunk in a bar, coincidentally I was in that same bar, she thought I was Adn Rouco and pulled me so she wouldnt leave and threw up on me. Nothing happened to us. Jonathan Tasis, who has never bothered to exin himself, now goes on for quite a while, fearing that she is wrong. But after all the exnations, the person inside was still not moving. Jonathan Tasis sighed a little embarrassed, Analena, if you dont believe me, I can call Estre Berrocal and ask her to testify, if youre still not sure, tomorrow well go get our license, okay? If I cheat on you If I cheat on you, I get hit by a car Jonathan Tasis had barely finished his sentence when the door suddenly opened. What are you talking about? Jonathan Tasis froze, then smiled and reached over to take her hand, Youre finally not mad? Im not angry, but I meant it before when I said I was going to break up. Like I said, Im not going to keep a woman out, youre all I have. Eleanora Lozada looked at him calmly and said, I know youve been good to me, even good enough that sometimes I dont know how to answer you and give back, and youve been good, very good. Jonathan Tasis squeezed his temples, stared at her and asked, If Ive been so good, why did you break up? I dont need anything back from you, I never wanted to take anything from you, Analena, I love you so I dont need anything from you in return, all I want is for us to be good together. Analena Jonathan Tasis took her by the hand and pulled her right into his arms and hugged her. Analena, you can be grumpy with me or be mean to me, but breaking up is something I never want to hear again. Eleanora Lozada wanted to push him away, even tell him that she was not Josn, but she opened her lips and found that she could not say anything. He stretched out his hands, somewhat stiffly, which hesitated in the air for a long time, before finallyplying with his heart and wrapping them around her waist. The words came out, but they became, Im sorry. Jonathan Tasis kissed her forehead and said softly, Okay, didnt you make me dinner? Dont you want me to taste your food? Mmm. Eleanora Lozada had made that dinner tonight, originally wanting to use the evening to talk to him, but she had tried so many times to do so, only to find that she simply didnt have the courage. Because, selfishly, she also wanted to stay by this mans side and enjoy his extreme tenderness and pampering. If her sister found out, would she me her? It was clear that this man in front of her belonged entirely to her sister, but now she had taken possession of him. Even she hated herself for her cowardice and indiscretion. After a light snowfall, the light morning sun was streaming through the window. Estre Berrocal had slept for a long, long time, her head was heavy and so was her body. When she opened her eyes, she felt as if something was pressing on her eyelids, and it took some effort to open them. The first thing he saw was the familiar roof. When had he returned? She rolled her eyes again and unconsciously lifted the sheets again to look at the clothes she was wearing. She had taken off the one she had worn the night before and what she was wearing at the moment was a veryfortable pair of cotton pajamas. I think Adam had helped her change, right? I dont think anything happened at the barst night, did it? I was trying to remember when the bedroom door opened with a click. Adn Rouco, seeing that she was awake, came over her long legs and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her as if she were being interrogated, but with pursed lips and in silence. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat, she lowered her face and murmured, Dont look at me so seriously, as if you were torturing a prisoner Arent you a prisoner? Estre Berrocal looked at him, What do you mean, Im a prisoner?. Do you know how dangerous it was for you to go to a barst night to drink, get drunk and molest another man? Huh? When, when have I ever bothered another man? Estre Berrocal stood up and rubbed her neck in embarrassment. Adam Roucos gaze grew colder and sharper as he thought of the image of her molesting Jonathan Tasis. As soon as Estre Berrocal touched his cold gaze, she immediately withdrew her eyes and climbed onto her knees on the bed and rubbed herself towards him, cowering in his arms in the shape of a bird. I must have mistaken another man for you. Dont be angry, okay? The man did not respond. Estre Berrocal, terrified, looked up into the cold, icy face and said in a soft voice, Adam I have made a mistake Wrong about what? I shouldnt have gotten drunk and hugged another man, but I shouldnt have done anything but hug him, right? You changed my clothes, didnt you? asked Estre Berrocal sharply. Adn Rouco looked at her coldly, You expect another man to change your clothes? Estre Berrocal smiled and put her hand around her neck: Of course not, thank goodness it was you who changed it, thank goodness it was you However, Adn Rouco pulled her away from his arm, still looking at her coldly, What else is going on? Huh? That I shouldnt have gone to the bar?. And what else? That I shouldnt have not told you. By the way, how did you know I was at the bar? The man you were bothering, who turned out to be Jonathan Tasis, well, he wasnt interested in you. Estre Berrocal felt only a shudder when she learned that it was Jonathan Tasis she had stumbled upon.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . Ah, Dulcina and I were drunk yesterday, where is Dulcina? I called Esteban Zaragosa to pick her up. Estre Berrocal was relieved at this and nodded, only to be violently swept into the arms of Adn Rouco. Why did you go to the bar alonest night to get drunk?. Chapter 320: Too often is bad for health Estre Berrocal looked at him stunned, her heart slowing down a few beats, then blinked and let out augh, Because I suddenly felt like a drink and Dulcina said shed never been to a bar, so we went. Adn Rouco raised his hand and tapped him on the forehead: Not next time. Hmm. Estre Berrocal nodded and got out of bed to get her slippers. Adam Rouco bent down, kneeling on one knee on the thickmb carpet, and picked up the cotton slippers and put them on his feet. Estre Berrocal sat on the edge of the bed and looked up at him, smiled and said, Now you take care of me like Paulita? You are much more of a troublemaker than Paulita. Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his neck and rubbed his little face against the back of his neck. Sometimes its exhausting with me, isnt it?. Good to know, like sneaking off to a bar to get drunk without saying a wordst night, Im not allowed to. I just wanted to experience what its like to sneak off to a bar to get drunk, and when you found out, it felt like Id been caught by an adult. Adam Rouco got up with her in his arms and headed for the bathroom with a squirrel in his arms, frowning slightly as he said, Well have to have a doorstop in our house from now on.ConTEent bel0ngs to N?v(e)lD/rama(.)Org . A doorstop? Estre Berrocal couldnt help butugh, Youre just like my father, when I was in school my father would put a doorstop on me and I had to be home by eight oclock at night. At the mention of his father, Adn Rouco recalled Fresco Roucos rtionship with her, and a darkness crept into his eyes, but he quickly hid it. From now on the door will be the eight oclock door. Huh? Im not a kid anymore. Estre Berrocal nudged the corner of his lips. After a moment, Estre Berrocal said with some amusement, But isnt the door ban just for me? As it is a house rule, you also have toply with it, I am now unemployed, I am at home all day, can you guarantee that you will be home by eight oclock every night? Once in the bathroom, Adn Rouco ced her over the sink, his long arms resting on either side of her body, his dark eyes burning as he looked at her and said, Every night from now on, Ill be there for you. His eyes were focused and his words were serious, but with his burning eyes, Estre Berrocal immediately thought wrong, her little face slightly red, her little hands unconsciously fiddling with the cor of his shirt, her eyes lowered and she said something shyly: That twice a week Thats enough, right, you really dont need to do it every night, its not good for your body if you do it too often. Adn Roucos brow furrowed and he looked at her amused, Mrs. Rouco, what do you mean by twice a week? Huh? Estre Berrocal was a little confused. The man looked at her with a wry look, I mean from now on Ill be home early every night to keep youpany and do whatever, but if you want me to do it with you, Ill be happy to, of course. Estre Berrocal covered her face with her hands. This man, his words were so ambiguous. Or is it that spending so much time with Adn Rouco had affected him and he often took very decent words the wrong way. Wash up, Im going to prepare breakfast. Adn Rouco lifted her from the sink and handed her the toothpaste. Estre Berrocal was halfway through brushing her teeth when she suddenly jumped up and kissed him on his handsome face with a ring of white toothpaste on her lips. A small circle of toothpaste foam was left on Adn Roucos clean and pretty face. Estre Berrocal looked at him a little stunned, obviously not expecting his sudden joke, and smiled brightly with toothpaste foam in her eyes. But as heughed, his heart soured. She had never imagined that the man she would spend the rest of her life with, the father of her child, would one day be her cousin. How could that be? Even now, Estre Berrocal could not digest this fact. Adn Rouco wiped off the toothpaste in disgust and rubbed her head with his big hand, but his tone was incredibly affectionate and gentle: How old you are, girl, brush ande down to breakfast. Estre Berrocals eyes grew warm, fearing he might find something different, and she looked down to brush her teeth and gave a vague mmm. Dulcina Calvo had just woken up, without opening her eyes, dazed, when she bumped her hand against a wall of warm, firm flesh. She froze and then touched it, wondering at what point her pillow had be so hard. When he opened his eyes, he saw that what was next to him was not a pillow, but God. She was so surprised that she shrank back, but her bed was so small that when she backed up, she reached the edge of it, and if Esteban Zaragosa had not been quick enough to catch her, she would have fallen to the floor on all fours. Dont shrink. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were displeased, even a little fierce from the early start. Dulcina Calvo opened and closed her mouth, What are you doing in my bed?. You were really drunkst night, I picked you up at the bar, it was snowing, I didnt sleep here in the middle of the night, I had to drive back What if theres a traffic ident and youre responsible?. Dulcina Calvo scratched her hair and looked towards the houses, it had snowed yesterday, but she remembered that it hadnt snowed much, it had stopped after a while, and there was no snow on the eaves in the morning, so how could it have snowed? But, but how did you know I was in the bar? By the way, where is Estre? Picked up by Adn Rouco and taken to his home. So it must have been Adn Rouco who first found Estre and then called Esteban Zaragosa to pick her up? But why did President Rouco ask Esteban Zaragosa to bring it? But President Rouco probably thought she was Esteban Zaragosas protg. Dulcina Calvo sat up in bed, her hair disheveled, and realizing something with a jolt, pulled the covers up in a hurry. We didnt have anythingst night, did we? Esteban Zaragosa suddenly leaned closer, his voice low and maic and charming, What do you wish we had donest night? Dulcina Calvo pushed his chest sardonically away with her small hands, No, its okay, no, its okay. Im not interested in alcoholics. Esteban Zaragosa suddenly threw out a long arm and rested it on Dulcina Calvo, Last night you numbed my whole arm, squeeze it for me. Dulcina Calvo squeezed hatefully in both her little hands, hmmm, what a lord! As she squeezed, Dulcina Calvo remembered that he had left herst night and spent the night in her bed, hadnt his roommate seen her? Did my roommate see usst night? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her suspiciously, What?. If you saw it doesnt affect you, well. Of course, it especially doesnt affect you, Mentor. Youre the best in the Peoples Hospital, Mentor, how can you mess with a junior doctor like me who hasnt even started yet, its not appropriate. Getting involved with ? Are they okay now? Esteban Zaragosa blushed a little coldly. What is your housemate to you? My college roommate. Whats his name? Eleanora Pe?a. Dulcina Calvo was stunned: Mentor, youre not having a crush on Eleanora Pe?a, are you? Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes were fixed on her inquisitive little eyes, silent and wordless, Dulcina Calvo bristled a little, lowered her gaze and continued to squeeze his arm, nudging his little mouth as if she had some displeasure. Was this girl was afraid that she was looking at someone else? Dulcina Calvo thought, Eleanora Pena is the flower of her ss, and she was also shortlisted once in the school flower selection, Eleanora Pena is really beautiful, the tutor will look at Eleanora Pena she must be too. But why did he suddenly have a small tightness in his chest? Chapter 321: This Man Is Poisonous Last night, when Esteban Zaragosa brought Dulcina Calvo back, Eleanora Pe?a, the roommate Dulcina Calvo had been talking about, was there. However, Esteban Zaragosa had sent her to stay at the hotel. The house was already small, with only one bathroom and one more woman hanging around, which made many things ufortable. The girl had been very drunk the night before, throwing up and making a scene, and hugging him, and Esteban Zaragosa felt ufortable making out with her in front of a stranger.N?velDrama.Org content. Dulcina Calvo got up and went to the living room in her thick pajamas and cotton slippers to get water to drink and found that Eleanora Pe?a was not home, none of her rooms showed signs of having slept and the designer handbag she had recently bought was still hanging on the floor-to-ceiling rack by the door. Strange Didnt Eleanora Penae back to stayst night? But why did she go out without her purse?. Dulcina Calvo muttered, drinking arge ss of water before rushing back to lean against the bedroom door, clutching it and asking Esteban Zaragosa, Mentor, did Eleanora Pe?a go outst night? She was so drunk and rowdy that I gave her two thousand dors to take her to a hotel for fear of disturbing her housemates sleep. Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched: Am I that noisy? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with a cold, sharp look that said, What do you think?. Dulcina Calvo ran resentfully to the bathroom to wash, and Esteban Zaragosa got up. Dulcina Calvo was brushing her teeth when, suddenly, she saw a seductive naked male chest in the bathroom mirror. Naked male chest! With the toothbrush in her mouth, Dulcina Calvo mumbled, Tutor Why are you taking off your clothes? She covered her eyes with both hands, Esteban Zaragosa reassured, Didnt you have a good timest night and now you are shy?. cough cough. When have you ever been aroused by touching? Arent you cold, mentor? Put your clothes on now. Dulcina Calvo tossed him the clothes. Esteban Zaragosa had a slightly seductive look on his face: I need a shower. The two were jostling in the small, cramped bathroom when the door suddenly opened and Dulcina Calvos roommate, Eleanora Pena, entered the room with her breakfast, catching a glimpse of Esteban Zaragosa, topless in the bathroom, and Dulcina Calvo, trapped in his arms. Dulcina Calvo pulled Esteban Zaragosa aside in embarrassment, her face reddening. Eleanora Pe?a was a bit stunned, but not embarrassed, but attracted to the body of this doctor Esteban. This man, handsome as he was, also had a great body! Dulcina had always called him demon Esteban and thought he was an old, ugly and stern doctor, but . it was quite a surprise! When Esteban Zaragosa returnedst night with Dulcina Calvo in his arms, she almost looked stunned. Dulcina Calvo was red-eared: Master, mentor, dont you have to take a shower? Ill go out first ande in to wash my face when youre done. Hmm. Esteban Zaragosa responded nonchntly, and when Dulcina Calvo came out, Esteban Zaragosa closed the door directly behind her, blocking Eleanora Pe?as eyes in the living room. As soon as Dulcina Calvo came out, Eleanora Pena dragged Dulcina Calvo around the living room to gossip. Its the devil Esteban you were talking about! Hes too handsome, Dulcina, and youre too much not to present me with such a great resource! Dulcina Calvo froze and rubbed her neck, But but its hard to wear and very hairy. Eleanora Pena swooned, So handsome, with such a perfect body, it electrifies me just to think of him operating on an operating table, even if he is a pervert! I would love him even if he was a pervert!. Dulcina Calvo felt an inexplicable sense of crisis. Eleanora Penas eyes wavered as she handed him the breakfast she had just returned with a gesture of goodwill. Dulcina, I know you like the siu mai from this pastry shop, I stood in a very long line in the morning to get it and Im freezing to death in the morning. Its still warm, so eat it while its hot. Dulcina Calvo took a couple of bites of the roast pork and said gratefully, Thank you, next time Ill bring you that pancake you like so much!. Eleanora Pe?a smiled mysteriously, hooked Dulcina Calvos shoulder and said, Forget the pancakes, why dont you give me Mr. Estebans cell phone number! . Dulcina Calvo paused suddenly as she bit into her siu mai, Are you serious?. Of course. The man I, Eleanora Pe?a, have my eye on, Im going to look for him. But, Dulcina, you dont want to give him to me, do you? But dont you like Lazaro Morejon? Besides, I often hear youe backining about the devil Esteban, and I suppose you must not like him. Dulcina Calvo nodded again unconsciously as she bit into her grilled muesli, Mmm. Then give me his mobile number or pass me his message! Dulcina please, its the first time Ive met someone so handsome! I couldnt stay away when I saw himst night. It turns out that Esteban Zaragosa is very attractive. Even Eleanora Pena, who is so demanding, has be the number one nymphomaniac. Normally, only others pursue Eleanora Pena, who is always very cold and disdainful of her partners advances. This fragrant roast pork suddenly didnt taste very good anymore. Then, Ill give you his details, but dont me me if he doesnt add you. Lets go, lets go. With mixed feelings, Dulcina Calvo pushed Esteban Zaragosas information card towards Eleanora Pena. Eleanora Pe?a looked at the message to the side and was pleased. When Esteban Zaragosa finished bathing, he suddenly called Dulcina Calvo from the bathroom. Dulcina Calvo ran to the bathroom door and asked, Tutor, did you call me? Bring me the shirt I left youst time. Ah. Thest time she had soiled Esteban Zaragosas shirt, he had asked her to bring it to him and wash it, but she had never asked him for it, and he had forgotten about it, so it had been sitting in his closet. Dulcina Calvo approached the bathroom door and knocked on it, but Eleanora Pe?a suddenly came up and snatched it from her: Ill do it, Ill do it, Dulcina, go have breakfast. Dulcina Calvo was bored and turned her head to go back to breakfast when Esteban Zaragosa, from the bathroom, spoke coldly, Dulcina Calvo, did you bring my shirt?. Dulcina Calvo again clumsily took Eleanora Pe?as shirt and handed it to Esteban Zaragosa in the bathroom. When Esteban Zaragosa came out of the bathroom dressed, Eleanora Pe?a sat at the breakfast table with her chin in her hands, licking her face in fascination. It would look even better without clothes. Esteban Zaragosa told Dulcina Calvo: Eat quickly and then go to the hospital, Ill wait for you in the car. With that, Esteban Zaragosa had already put on his coat and was opening the door to go downstairs. Eleanora Pe?a came running over with another breakfast: Doctor Esteban, this is the breakfast I bought you, its good for your health, you dont have the strength to go to work on an empty stomach. But Esteban Zaragosa made a face of refusal and said coldly: No, thank you, I am not in the habit of having breakfast. Eleanora Pe?a stayed with her breakfast, Esteban Zaragosa had already gone downstairs. Dulcina, do you think hes not interested in me? Or is he like that with all of them? He its like that with him. Dulcina Calvo finished breakfast, washed up, changed clothes and hurried downstairs. When they reached the car, Esteban Zaragosa looked at the time on his wristwatch and frowned slightly, What took you so long? Im starving, go have breakfast with me first. Mentor, arent you in the habit of having breakfast?. Did I say that? Hmm! You said that to Eleanora Pena earlier. Did you say it? I forgot. Uh uh uh uh This man is toxic. Chapter 322: This Girl Has Sexual Fantasies Esteban Zaragosa drove at a slower pace, looked at the breakfast ces along the road and asked Dulcina Calvo, Which breakfast ce is better? Dulcina Calvo sat in the passenger seat, her mind still stuck on the fact that Eleanora Pe?a had asked her for Esteban Zaragosas WhatsApp, and without much thought said, These breakfast ces where flies fly in summer in roadside stores are not worthy of your ss as a mentor. Esteban Zaragosas eyebrows furrowed, What did you say? Huh? Dulcina Calvo reacted and spoke sarcastically, Mentor, you are such a high ss sessful person, you should go have breakfast at a seven star hotel, these roadside restaurants are very unhygienic, Im afraid your intestines wont be able to handle it. Esteban Zaragosa suddenly darkened his face, Why cant I eat what you can eat?. Esteban Zaragosa found an empty seat and sat up, his face grim, Get out of the car. Dulcina Calvo sat in the passenger seat, confused, the demon Esteban was the demon Esteban, he was faster than a book, she had not provoked him! When she got out of the car, Dulcina Calvo kindly said: The torti de patatas in that little shop is delicious, shall we go there? Esteban Zaragosa pursed his lips and ignored her, his long legs already heading towards the tent Dulcina Calvo had pointed out, and Dulcina Calvo nimbly followed him. The small breakfast ce on the side of the road was crowded with peopleing for breakfast early in the morning. Dulcina Calvo usually goes to this kind of ces for breakfast, so she quickly took a seat and said: Mentor, what do you want to eat? Sit down here and take your ce, Ill go get it. Esteban Zaragosa, however, was not amused and sat her down with his big hand on her small shoulder, Hold on, Im going to get it. Dulcina Calvos lips lifted, the demon Esteban was taking care of the girls! Tutor I want a te of torti de patatas. Esteban Zaragosa went to the cashier and stood in line. Dulcina Calvo cupped her chin between her hands, looked at the tall man in his fancy clothes and sighed, Yes, even if he is a pervert, a girl would be attracted to such a handsome and talented man. Even if he is a pervert, a girl would be attracted to him. When Esteban Zaragosa returned to the table with her breakfast, his long white hands pushed one of the bowls of torti de patatas in front of her, and Dulcina Calvo looked at the steaming torti de patatas, fingers twitching. The sandwiches were served, piping hot, and the shopkeeper said, Its almost Christmas, and each sandwich has a date on it, so if you eat it, youll have all the luck you want for the new year. Dulcina Calvo was surprised to learn that it could be used in sandwiches in this way, as it is normally only found in potato pancakes. Esteban Zaragosa never speaks when he eats, and Dulcina Calvo is aware that the delicious food is enough to keep his mouth shut. Just as Dulcina Calvo took a bite of her sandwich and gged off the delicious soup inside, Esteban Zaragosa suddenly asked, Have you been living with that Eleanora Pe?a since you left school? Dulcina Calvo moaned from the burn, rubbed her little hand across her burned lips and frowned as she replied to Esteban Zaragosa, Yes, La Ciudad Santa is so expensive that I cant afford to live alone, so of course I had to find someone to share the apartment with. Esteban Zaragosas arm suddenly shot up, Burned?. His cold fingers touched her red lips and Dulcina Calvos heart skipped a beat as she looked at him with dazzled eyes. The man frowned slightly and said in a low, but rarely soft voice, Im not going to steal from you, its not good for your digestion if you swallow. Dulcina Calvo blushed slightly and, pretending not to care, pulled her hand away and ate her ravioli in silence, muttering, I just want the sandwich with the red dates. It wasnt really superstition, but he thought the omens would be better, and his wish for the new year was to graduate and then stay in the hospital without any problems. In the end, Dulcina Calvo got her wish and ate the sandwich with the red dates. As he left the breakfast ce, Dulcina Calvo asked him: Why did you order a sandwich if you dont like sandwiches? He hadnt eaten any and she was about to burst trying not to waste them. The man walking in front, his step suddenly stopped and his eyes lowered to look at her, Who told you I dont like sandwiches?. But if you just Dulcina Calvos brain froze as she seemed to realize something. Esteban Zaragosa bowed slightly, level with her, and asked rhetorically, But I just what? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip C but had he just not eaten a single bite of his sandwich, was he trying to make sure she got the one that represented a good omen? Dulcina Calvo said nothing. Esteban Zaragosa, however, came a little closer: Why dont you say anything?. The mans eyes burned, looking at her red lips, glossy from the water, more beautiful than those of a woman who had purposely painted her lips. Esteban Zaragosas eyes narrowed slightly. Esteban Zaragosa I dont like to y ambiguity, I know a guy like you wouldnt like a girl like me, I. well The back of her head was gripped in onerge hand as the man leaned down and kissed her hot lips. It was dominant, unmistakable, and made it impossible for him to take half a step back. By the time Dulcina Calvo reacted and tried to struggle, Esteban Zaragosa had released her even faster, but hisrge hand was still clinging to the back of her neck, staring at her and saying, word for word, I prefer not to y with ambiguity. He wanted to be her boyfriend in all sincerity, not with her like Lazaro Morejon in front of her parents. Esteban Zaragosa blurted out those words and went straight to his car. Dulcina Calvo, bewildered and not understanding Esteban Zaragosa at all, stood there frozen until Esteban Zaragosa rolled down the window and said in a cold voice, Get in the car or Ill leave you here to walk to the hospital. Dulcina Calvo gave him a silent look and made her way to the car. One moment he was taking advantage of her and the next he was being cold and acting like the world owed him eight million dors. It was she who should be angry. How could he kiss her without her permission? Bastard! All men are bastards. he muttered all the way, sping his hands in hisp. When she pulled into the hospital parking lot, Esteban Zaragosa leaned toward her, his dark eyes boring into her face. Cursing in your mind, I cant hear you. His arrogant look told her clearly C I cant hear you even if you curse me, curse me if you can. N?velDrama.Org content. When she arrived at the hospital, Dulcina Calvo had been disconnected all morning, filled with that inexplicable kiss. He touched his lips, soulfully. Hey! Atya suddenly pped her on the back, hitching her shoulders and frowning ambiguously. Standing here in the morning, staring and looking like a sex fantasy! I dont want Dr. Esteban toe and catch you in the act!. Who, whos thinking about Youre the one who fantasizes! Youre the one having sexual fantasies! Dulcina Calvo walked away with an annoyed look on her face. Hey! Whats wrong with sexual fantasies? Whats wrong with sexual fantasies? Sexual fantasies are a normal human emotional need, ah, so much reaction Hey? Theres not really something going on, is there? Dulcina Calvo! Youre not in love with any male doctor in the department, are you? Chapter 323: Why don’t you come to my house tonight? After a long morning of work, during lunch in the cafeteria, Dulcina Calvo picked up her phone and sent a message to Estre Berrocal. What do you think it means when a man kisses you all the time?. Estre Berrocal was writing a review when she received this message. As for why I was writing the review, it wasnt because of the debauchery with Dulcina the other night. She looks amused at the conversation screen and asks, Who always kisses you?. Dulcina Calvo: . You tell me first and then I will tell you who it is. Estre Berrocal didnt even need me to tell her: Its Dr. Esteban, isnt it? Was it that obvious? No, she and Esteban Zaragosa were rarely seen together in front of Estre Berrocal, so how did Estre Berrocal view the foul y between them? Estre Berrocal asked, So, do you like Dr. Esteban?. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously typed three words: No. If you dont like someone, you should have told them before, I see that Dr. Esteban seems to be serious about you. Dulcina Calvo frowned, suddenly annoyed, Why are you serious, you seem to have a crush on my roommate. Someone so quiet and gormless had asked several questions in a row about Eleanora Pena this morning, pending checking her ount. Huh? No, I dont think Dr. Esteban is that kind of person. Isnt he that kind of person? Hm, I think hes just trying to be a rogue and irresponsible. But Ive decided to keep my distance from him, its almost Christmas anyway and Im going home for Christmas, so I can go a long time without seeing him. Estre Berrocal said, But how does it sound to me that you y it?. Dulcina Calvo ate lunch off her te with her soul. Dulcina, theres no one sitting here, is there?. Oh, nobody, you sit down. Dr. Pirro, who was sitting across from her, was the attending physician in the gastroenterology department and, ording to hospital gossip, Dr. Pirro had only been here for two years, had graduated from a prestigious university and, above all, was pleasant to look at and talk to, and was very refined. Dulcina Calvo thought: A man of Dr. Pirros caliber must have a girlfriend, right? Dulcina Calvo coughed slightly, approached and asked surreptitiously, Doctor Pirro, do you have a girlfriend?. Pirro Estre suddenly blushed a little as he choked on his food and said shyly, Not yet, but I think Ill have a girlfriend soon. Huh? Dulcina Calvos reaction was especially nd as she rummaged through the chicken thigh on her te; she usually couldnt get enough of it, so why didnt she have an appetite today? Pirro Estre looked at her a bit quizzical, hadnt she asked him if he had a girlfriend because she liked him and was in love with him, so she wanted to make sure? And that was it? Pirro Estre looked at her pecking at the grains of rice with his fork and said, You dont have an appetite, do you? Dulcina Calvo rested her head on one hand and held her fork listlessly in the other, Todays canteen entre doesnt seem to have much vor. This pae I ordered is pretty good, I havent touched it yet, would you like some?. With that, Pirro Estre spooned a pile of Pae onto Dulcina Calvos te, and she couldnt even refuse it. Esteban Zaragosa, who was carrying his te, saw Pirro Estre and Dulcina Calvo sitting there, and naturally saw Pirro Estre put all the food from his te on Dulcina Calvos, with a deep frown on his face. Just as Dulcina Calvo was about to taste the pae, the hand holding the fork was suddenly strangled by arge, bony hand. You have a cold, you cant eat seafood. Dulcina Calvo: Huh? When did he get a cold? Why didnt he know? Esteban Zaragosa sat with his te right next to Dulcina Calvo, pulling Dulcina Calvos te close and pushing this one he had just typed in front of her, Eat this. Dulcina Calvo frowned a little: But I want to eat pae. Esteban Zaragosa gave him this, pasta, cocido madrileo well quite light. Pirro Estre smiled and said, Dr. Esteban, let Dulcina eat it if she likes it, its okay to eat some seafood with a cold. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed further, and there was a chilling glint in his eyes. Was it Paes problem? No, it wasnt. A cold look from Esteban Zaragosa made Dulcina Calvo stop, pick up her fork and eat the light meal in silence. The pasta was like eating grass in your mouth Esteban Zaragosa is so light in vor. Pirro Estre felt a little embarrassed that Dr. Esteban was the one who approached the back of the table, but now it was as if he was the redundant one. Pirro Estre saw that Esteban Zaragosa was not eating and asked, Dr. Esteban, is he not eating?. Im not hungry. Dulcina Calvo threw a piece of ribs and ate it, well the ribs tasted pretty good. Mentor, you really dont eat? Why dont you have another one? These ribs are not bad. Esteban Zaragosa ignored her, but Pirro Estre asked chatting, Doctor Esteban is so affectionate and clinical, he must have a girlfriend, right?. Dulcina Calvo bit down on her fork and paused, staring at the food on her te, inexplicably a little curious and nervous about the answer. A very faint smile crept under Esteban Zaragosas eyes, Of course I do. Dulcina Calvos head was getting lower and lower. He had a girlfriend and he was still messing with her! And it was okay for him to he was still sleeping with her, after all she was the one who was drunk, but what was that kiss he was giving when he was sober. Pirro Estre was secretly relieved andughed dryly, I guess Dr. Esteban already has a girlfriend too, so Im relieved hahaha. Dulcina Calvo asked in a very direct way, Dr. Esteban has a girlfriend, why is Dr. Pirro relieved? Pirro Estre: ah, this, I was looking at Dr. Esteban is so good, if he didnt have a girlfriend, wouldnt it be a waste of resources? Esteban Zaragosa grunted slightly and ignored her, instead he urged Dulcina Calvo, Eat. Ille to your house at the end of the night, the shirt I changed in the shower this morning is still in the washer. Pirro Estre: Huh? What the hell? Is the shirt you changed in the shower this morning still in the washing machine at Dulcina Calvos house? Thats a lot of information in a nutshell. Pirro Estre reacted for a moment, did Dr. Esteban take a shower at Dulcina Calvos house this morning?N?velDrama.Org content. No, that wasnt the main thing, the main thing was that Dr. Esteban had spent the night at Dulcina Calvos housest night Dulcina Calvo looked at Esteban Zaragosa without realizing it: Why bother, Ill bring it to you in the morning. Dont go to my house, Eleanora Pe?a is at home and its not convenient for you to go. Pirro Estre: What would Dr. Esteban have to do to feel ufortable about going to your home? Pirro Estre, being a normal man, naturally thought of the indescribable aspect. Esteban Zaragosa, his gaze containing a slight dowry, looked at her for dinner and said very directly, If it is inconvenient, why dont you stay at my house tonight? Pirro Estre dropped his fork, interrupting the interaction between Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo. He looked at the two with an embarrassed look, No, sorry, shaky hands, I Im about to fill up, take your time. Pirro Estre got up with his te and left in a hurry. Dulcina Calvo reacted several heartbeats slower: What happened to Dr. Pirro?. Esteban Zaragosa was in a good mood and yed dumb for a moment: I dont know. Chapter 324: Citywide Advertising La Vi Rouco. Mr. Rouco himself had returned from dropping Paulita off at the nursery, carefully tending the delicate and precious orchids he had nted in the courtyard. Felipa approached to announce: Sir, Miss Julieta is here. Juliet Sarinana? Yes. Julieta Sarinana came from the patio, saw Mr. Rouco lifting the orchids and greeted him with a smile: Uncle. Roberto Rouco looked at her kindly and asked: Why did you have time to visit me today? I remember that uncle has been suffering from a cold in his legs, and a few days ago I asked a Chinese medicine friend of mine to brew a potion that is very effective in treating typhoid fever. Is that so? Then thank you very much, even Adam doesnt get this kind of attention, but you do.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Julieta Sarinana handed Felipa the herbal remedy and said to Roberto Rouco, It is only fair that the younger generations show their respect to the elders, and it is only natural that Adam is too busy to concern himself with such trivial matters. Felipa, go make Julieta Sarinana a cup of hot coffee. Yes, my lord. Once inside, Roberto Rouco and Julieta Sarinana sat down on the sofa to chat. Julieta Sarinana unconsciously looked at the vi, where there were no other members of the family, except Roberto Rouco at home. Roberto Rouco asked, How did the work go?. The usual, the clinic is doing well, but my father always thought there wasnt much of a future for psychologists and keeps pushing me toe back to The Sarinan Family and help him with the business. Roberto Rouco nodded, You are good, you should go back and help your father, he is not much younger than me and he should enjoy his life. Dont you want to find a boyfriend or something to take your father home?. Juliet Sarinanaughed, a little helplessly, and said, Its not like you dont know what I think, man. Roberto Rouco sighed and said, I thought you would go with Adn, after all you have known each other since you were children, you have been students for many years, you know each other, and you are a sensible person who could help Adn in his career. At first I didnt like Estre Berrocal very much, but I could feel that Adn had a special ce for this girl. Ive been pressuring him for years to find someone and start a family as soon as possible, but Ive been pressuring him for years to no avail, until Estre Berrocal came along and Adn said he wanted to marry this girl, and Ive never seen him so determined to marry anyone. If you dont get out, youll be the one who gets hurt. Juliet Sarinana smiled bitterly and said, Uncle, its not so easy to say that one is ready to give up a rtionship. But even though Im not ready to ept someone new, Ive already given up on Adam. Ive been with him for many years and I know that, from the beginning, he never wanted to be with me. Roberto Rouco nodded: I am relieved that you are thinking clearly. But Juliet Sarinana looked at the old man, biting her lip slightly, and mumbled somewhat hesitantly, Have Adam . . and Estre have been doing welltely? Juliet Sarinanas tone of question was so obvious that the old man could hear quite naturally that this was no mere politeness and frowned slightly, What do you mean? Dude, you dont know anything about it? Informed? Juliet Sarinana, what exactly are you talking about? The old mans brow furrowed further as he looked at Juliet Sarinana in confusion. Juliet Sarinana spoke with a somewhat grave face: How is it possible that Adam is hiding such an important matter from you? There is something serious in this matter with uncle .. The other day, my second uncle asked me to do a DNA test for him, I did not give it importance, but I found out after the test that thisparative DNA report, it was from my second uncle and Estre Berrocal, and they are rted by blood as father and daughter. Sister Roucos face suddenly fell: What did you say? The second uncle hid it from me and wouldnt let me say anything, but I thought Adam and the others already knew and told you too, thats why you mustnt say I told you, Im afraid that both the second uncle and Adam will me me. Sister Roucos hand trembled slightly as she gripped her cane, This, could this be a mistake, how could Estre Berrocal be Frescos daughter? Uncle, dont you remember, Juanisha Capistrn, the second uncles first love, was Estre Berrocals real mother. I have a copy of the DNA report between him and Estre Berrocal, which I can pass on to you at the clinic. Roberto Roucos eyes sank: Julieta Sarinana, you must keep this a secret, if this gets to the press, the consequences will be unthinkable. Julieta Sarinana nodded gravely and said, But the good thing is that although Adn is now married to Estre Berrocal, amonw couple, the good thing is that the outside world does not yet know that Adn is married, nor who Mrs. Rouco is. Roberto Rouco froze, uneasy: But the paper cannot cover the fire, it only happens once and it is like a time bomb that can explode at any moment. Dude, since Adam and Estre Berrocal are cousins, what are you going to do. about it? Roberto Rouco raised his hand and touched his forehead, his face a little heavy, Julieta Sarinana, you go back first, my head hurts a little, this business, I need to think about it. Roberto Rouco sat in his study, in silence for two or three hours, without even eating lunch. In his mailbox he received an email from Julieta Sarinana with a document containing the DNA report of none other than Fresco Rouco and Estre Berrocal. Roberto Rouco looked at the report and hesitated. I had never thought that Estre Berrocal was Frescos daughter If the story were toe out and be public, La Ciudad Santa would be on everyones lips. But Adam and Estre were already amonw couple. What was to be done? Thendline phone on the table rang. Roberto Rouco picked up: Hello?. Brother, its me. It was the voice of Shoshana Duque. Roberto Rouco had a vague idea of what Shoshana Duque was calling for and his forehead rose At two oclock in the afternoon, Estre Berrocal had just finished writing a thousand-word review and had taken a photo to send to Adn Rouco, who had just sent it when Roberto Roucos call came in. Hi, Dad. Star, youre home, right?. Estre Berrocal nodded, Yes, Dad, are youing?. Adam hes not at home, is he?. No, its not a day off, work, Dad, are you looking for Adam?. No, Im here to see you. Im almost at The Vis at Repulse Bay and I have something I need to talk to you about. Good. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal was a little suspicious, the old man sounded serious, what was so important that she needed her old man to make a personal trip? Chapter 325: Go abroad. When Roberto Rouco arrived at Las Vis of Repulse Bay, Estre Berrocal came down from the upstairs studio. Dad, call me if you need anything and Ill call you back, why did youe all the way out here by yourself?. Roberto Rouco entered the room, smiled absentmindedly and said: Estre, I have to talk to you about something very important. very important. Estre Berrocal poured herself a cup of hot water and pulled her close, Dad, have some water. Whats so important? Roberto Rouco stared at her and asked, Im not going to beat around the bush, you are rted to Adams second uncle, did you know that? Estre Berrocals eyshes fluttered, her small face slightly white, and she did not speak, resting both hands in herp, sping them tightly. Roberto Rouco sighed: It seems that you already know, and does Adam know? Im not sure Adam knows, I havent figured out what to tell him yet. So, what are you going to do?. Estre Berrocal bit her lip hard, I dont know. Dad, Im sorry, I really didnt know I was going to be Uncle Twos daughter Roberto Rouco raised his hand, paused slightly and finally rested on Estre Berrocals shoulder, patting her gently. You didnt know, youre not guilty. Its more like a joke God yed on us, but the joke God yed on us is a real fact for you and Adam. From the time you entered The Rouco Family until now, I have not been kind to you and I have always thought that we in The Rouco Family had treated you badly. Now Estre Berrocal was vaguely aware of what the old man was going to say next, but she couldnt interrupt him, so she could only bite her lip harder and pinch the fingers of her other hand, as if being in such perceptible pain would make her feel better inside. Now that you and Adam have this rtionship, I, as Adams father, would like, for a time, for you to be apart. Estre Berrocals tears, breaking, hit the back of her hand, and she kept her eyes down.N?velDrama.Org content. Roberto Rouco swallowed saliva and pursed his lips: I know its not fair to you, and I know theres already a bond between you and Adam, that you even gave birth to Paulita, but boy, I can only be a selfish father. I could defend you even if you did something wrong, but youre you are a rtive of the Rouco family, you are Adams cousin, and if this gets out, your life, and Adams, will be over. Maybe even Paulitas life will be in the shadows. It would be a fatal scandal for Adn, for you, for the Rouco family, and for the Rouco group. I Estre Berrocal took a deep breath, sniffled and suddenly looked up and said, Dad, I understand you. Son, Im sorry you came into The Rouco Family and I couldnt protect you. Estre Berrocal shook her head softly, Dad, you dont have to apologize to me, it wasnt your fault either. I respect your decision and Ill do whatever Dad wants me to do. If sacrificing herself would bring peace to the Rouco family, what wouldnt she want? She wasnt being disinterested, she just couldnt see that the two people she cared most about were going to be disgraced or destroyed by public opinion. Adam and Paulita would not have faced this enormous crisis if she had not been there. Adam might have had a wife to match, Paulita might still miss her mother on Mars, but at least she wouldnt be as scared as she is now. In a couple of days I will arrange for you to go abroad, without Adam knowing, of course, will you be willing? The tears, atst, fell silently, drop by drop, onto the back of her hand. Roberto Rouco saw that the back of Estre Berrocals hand was reddened by his own fingernails, and he closed his eyes, hardened atst. Estre Berrocals voice was husky as she said, Well, then the visa Dont worry about the visa, Ill arrange for someone to get it for you in three days. So, could you ask Paulita toe and stay at The Vis at Repulse Bay for these two days? I would like to spend more time with her, even if its just a few more hours. Yes, I will have my driver bring Paulita to stay at The Vis at Repulse Bay tonight. Mr. Rouco could not help but look at her again as he walked away with a sigh of helplessness. Back at La Vi Rouco, Roberto Rouco sat in his car, remembering the call he had received from Shoshana Duque. Brother, you better get Adam to divorce Estre Berrocal as soon as possible and get Estre Berrocal out of La Ciudad Santa and take her to a ce where Ill never see her again, otherwise I dont know what Im going to do. Roberto Rouco tightened his grip on his cane, his brow furrowed. Undoubtedly, Shoshana Duque had gone too far in this matter, but from his point of view, Roberto Rouco could do nothing to stop her; after all, it was Fresco who owed the debt. But how could it still affect Adams marriage, twenty yearster? Everything is a sin. Fate It wasnt because Estre Berrocal was unpleasant, but because when she found out she was Paulitas biological mother, she lumped her into the shameless category, because deep down she thought that a girl who gave herself to a surrogate for money was not a girl who would do it. She had been in The Rouco Family because of her family background. But after all that, even when Adn had an ident and everyone thought it was impossible for Adn to return safely, Estre Berrocal was still determined to wait for Adn toe back. After that incident, his attitude towards Estre Berrocal changed a lot. He began to ept her and little by little he realized that this girl was simple and not so fanciful, and that she was faithful to both Adam and Paulita, and he had to admit that Estre Berrocal was a good girl. But he had to sacrifice her. When Adn Rouco returned to Las Vis de Repulse Bay from work, he had just entered the house when he saw Paulitas small pair of slippers on the shoe rack. Dad! Inside, Paulita, seeing the return of Adn Rouco, ran towards him in her yellow ducky flip-flops and threw her arms around Adn Roucos legs. Adn Rouco patted the little girl on the back, Why did youe today without saying hello?. Paulita red at him, Are you saying you dont want me toe, Papa? Are you afraid Ill steal Estres bedtime if Ie here? The mansrge hand rubbed his daughters little head and he chuckled softly, Thats very self-aware. Humph! The little bundle of milk grunted louder, shrugged out of the little hand and ran back to the couch in a huff of anger toin to Estre Berrocal, Estre, Daddy doesnt want me here, do you think I was really born for Daddy? Did they find me in the trash? Adn Rouco entered the house, took off his coat and smiled slightly as he joked: Not from a bucket, from the road, yes. Paulitas tears came to her eyes: Is this really the real father? Estre Berrocal caressed the milk buns little face and said, Dont mess with Paulita. Adn Rouco came closer and leaned closer to Estre Berrocal, lowered his voice and said, I did pick you up on the road. It was a kind of destiny. Estre Berrocal froze: Have we met before in ?. Three years ago you hit my car in the rain holding your fathers urn and your whole body fainted, it was me who took you to the hospital. Paulita and I were in the room next to yours that day. When I went to look for you, you were already gone. Chapter 326: You don’t want to sleep tonight, huh? Estre Berrocal had never thought that there was such ayer of connection between her and Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal looked at him, If I hadnt left in the hospital and met you, do you think we would have turned out differently? Adn Rouco frowned slightly, unimpressed by her question. A different result? I didnt think so If I had met you then, maybe we would have married sooner, without having to wait three years, and as for the denouement, it could only exist in one way, and that would have been to marry me and be Mrs. Rouco, but it was only a matter of whether it was sooner orter. His tone was calm, but firm and unquestioning. Paulita, who was sitting next to him, covered her big, slitted eyes with her two little hands and milked her displeasure, Huh . Daddy is so carnal!. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal froze and could not help but look at each other with a smile. Adn Rouco lifted Paulita from the sofa and picked up with one hand the little girls school bag that had been left on the floor. Go do your homework. Paulita threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck and waved her little legs in the air: I dont want to! Papa made me do my homework as soon as I arrived! Daddy, do you want me to do something improper with Estre?. Estre Berrocal: Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco looked sternly at the little girl and schooled her, Where did you learn to think like a three-year-old? Hmph! Im not three anymore! Grandpa says Paulita will be four in a few days, at Christmas! A girl who knows how to behave! Adn Rouco ignored the little girl and left her in the studio. When Estre Berrocal cut a te of fruit and brought it to the studio, she saw the two grandparents sitting together. The older one was looking at hisptop, his face a bit serious, working on his work, and the younger one was sitting next to him, drawing on a piece of paper with a watercolor pen, his two little legs waving in the air, asionally scratching his face with his little hands or looking at Adn Roucosptop. Estre Berrocal did not disturb the two of them, but instead picked up the fruit tray, gently closed the study door behind her and headed to the kitchen to prepare dinner. Normally, Adn Rouco had a weak stomach and a light diet, and Paulita was always with Roberto Rouco at La Vi Rouco, so even when the house was open, Estre Berrocal would only cook an informal dinner. Today, Roberto Rouco brought Paulita, the little girl loves ribs and strawberry cream pie, and Estre Berrocal went ahead to buy many of the ingredients. Who will make Paulitas ribs and strawberry shortcake when shes away? Unconsciously, Estre Berrocals hand paused as she chopped the vegetables. Even if she leaves in a few days, Felipa will be at La familia Rouco to cook for Paulita. Besides, the old man loves Paulita so much that no one will cook for her what she wants to eat. The old man had said he was only asking her to leave The Holy City and go away for a season, not that they would never let here back. Estre Berrocals hand gripped the handle of the knife, but she could no longer cut, and her eyes hurt a little. I vaguely feared that there was no way or reason to return to The Holy City. Just as Estre Berrocal froze, a small hand suddenly tugged at the corner of her coat: Estar!. Estre Berrocal looked down, Paulita, whats wrong? Star, Im hungry, is there anything good to eat? Estre Berrocal brought him the te of freshly cut fruit, Eat some fruit first and in a moment Ill make you a strawberry tart. Yes! Were going to have strawberry shortcaketer! And Estre, remember to put a little more cream and chocte hazelnut spread on it!. Estre Berrocal rubbed the little boys head, Okay, bring the fruit te and eat with daddy. Yes! After dinner, Paulita asked Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal to watch cartoons with her. Paulita sat crookedly between the two adults, with her little head resting on Adn Roucos arms for a while, and then moved to Estre Berrocals side and watched the cartoons in rapt attention. Adn Roucos long arm is over the sofa and around Estre Berrocals shoulder, nonchntly embracing mother and daughter. Only when Paulitas mood passes and she falls asleep on Adn Roucosp does he turn off the TV and get up with the little girl in his arms, sighing as he goes upstairs to his bedroom: The little girl is finally asleep, with all the homework the teacher has put in and an hour of cartoons for the parents. Estre Berrocal thought it was a good task and said quietly, My mother left early and I wanted my father to stay with me when I was little, but he was so busy at work that I knew he was sacrificing his time for the sake of the family and to support me, but I still felt lost, especially since my father married Doria Guilln. Guilln, and although he still loved me, I always felt that he had divided his love between Doria and Guilln, and I used to sit alone by the window and think, I wish my mother were still here. Adn Rouco put Paulita to bed, tucked her in, went to her, kissed her on the forehead and said softly: You have been with me for so long and you still think of all the bad things that happened in the past. Estre Berrocal smiled, put her arms around his waist, rubbed his head against her chest and said, It just urred to me, now I am very happy, because of you, there are so many people who care for me and are good to me. Adam, its all because of you, so I dare to be grateful to you. So many people? Adn Rouco frowned slightly, a little suspiciously. Yes. You see, apart from you, Paulita worries about me, who is so young, and even defends me in front of outsiders. And dad, although on the surface he doesnt seem to ept me or like me very much, I can actually feel it, he still protects me. Adam Roucoughed, If the old man could hear you say that, hed probably like you even more, hes a man, hes always been nasty on the side. Estre Berrocal buried her eyes in his shoulder and closed them. Hes doing it for our sake, too. Adn Rouco gave her an indifferent hmm and suddenly lifted her up in his arms. If you give her another grandchild, she will worship you like a goddess. Estre Berrocal was filled with mncholy but couldnt help butugh lightly, Is it that dramatic?. Do you try? Im not trying to. Estre Berrocal blushed. Adam Rouco led her into the master bedroom and the two of them plopped down on therge, fluffy bed, Adam Roucos gaze was smoldering as he gazed down at her beneath him, his voice husky and maic, Mrs. Rouco, its toote to regret being on the boat. Mmmm In the tangle, Estre Berrocal opened her eyes slightly and stared at the face of the man in front of her for a long, long time. Adam Rouco, sensing this, also opened his eyes and looked at her, asking against her forehead, Why are you looking at me? Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his neck and brought her lips close to his again: I just miss you. You dont want to sleep tonight, huh?. Mmm. Chapter 327: I love you, like a whale to the sea, like a bird to the forest On both days, Paulita came to The Vis at Repulse Bay as soon as school was out and the family went to the amusement parks, zoos and so on. On the third day, during the day, Roberto Rouco called to say that the visas for Florence had been issued and would be ready to fly tomorrow. Estre Berrocal was prepared for it, but was caught off guard. I didnt expect the visa toe out so quickly. But if I leave, what if Adam looks for me?. You dont have to worry about that, Ill break it up tomorrow when I get off work. By the time I get home and find out youre missing, you should already be in Florence. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal stood in front of a map of the world, looking at the densely popted countries and cities. It took a long, long time to find Florence, a city not so big and not so small in the middle of Italy. The time difference between Italy and his home country was about seven hours, which meant that the city he was heading to was still sleeping in the early hours of the morning when Adam got up early for work. Estre Berrocal is not good at mathematics, but she has been writing in a book with a ruler and pencil and paper for a long time. The Holy City is about 10, 000 kilometers from Florence, and it takes about thirteen hours by ne, a long trip in the northern hemisphere. But thats not the worst of it, at least, she and Adam will have the same season. I have heard that winters in Florence are cold, with a lot of precipitation and a wet and cold weather, sometimes less than ten degrees, while in the Holy City it does not go below five degrees below zero, even if it is colder. Estre Berrocaly down on her nket and took a long nap, awakened by the sound of a car engine in the yard. He took the pen and paper and books and tucked them inside a discreet row of books. When Adn Rouco entered the house, she was already downstairs. Estre Berrocal picked up the coat she had taken off, but instead of immediately putting it on the floor-to-ceiling rack, she said, I havent made dinner today, why dont we go out to eat? Besides, I want you to take me somewhere. Adam Rouco, who was also in a good mood, looked at her suspiciously and said, In such a good mood that youre willing to run out to eat on a cold day? I always wanted to go to Underwater World when I was a student, but my father was always busy and every time he promised, he never delivered, and then he died and I couldnt go. Ive lived more than twenty years and Ive never been to Underwater World. I want to go with you once. Adam Rouco frowned a little amused by her tone, Why do you seem to be using me of treating you harshly, for having lived twenty years without going to the underwater world, when I have lived thirty years without going to the underwater world? Estre Berrocal was a bit surprised: Havent you taken Paulita there before?. No, the old man took her once, but then she didnt want to go, she was afraid of sharks and giant creatures like whales. So then it was a matter of taking her to the aquarium. Estre Berrocals lips curved, Then lets go tonight!. Its not easy for Mrs. Rouco to go to the underwater world,e on. Adn Rouco took his coat and put it back on, without even changing his shoes, and pulled her toward the door. Hey wait, I havent changed yet. Adn Rouco raised his wrist to check the time and said, Well, go upstairs and change and Ill wait for you here. Okay. Mundo Submarino is not very busy on a weekday, even if it is after hours. Underwater World was mostly parents with their children, but there were also quite a few young couples and lovers, and it was not surprising that Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were among them. With the water sparkling on all sides and the arches of clear ss all around and above their heads, everything but their feet was filled with sea creatures swimming in the water. Estre Berrocal put her hand on the ss and watched the giant whale swimming towards her in the blue water. Adn Rouco looked at her with a satisfied face and said: It seems that Mrs. Rouco likes the underwater world, so from now on we wille once a month. Estre Berrocal, however, shook her head and said, Its my first timeing to Underwater World, so its new, but if Ie once a month it wont be new and I wont feel bad about it. Then once every six months. Estre Berrocal wanted to say yes, but the word yes was on her lips, and then she pushed it away. They would not have the opportunity toe to the Underwater World together for the next six months. Estre Berrocal turned her head and said, Adam, lets take a picture with this whale. Estre Berrocal took out her phone and took several selfies. He looked at Adn Rouco in the photo and said with disgust, You really have no camera sense. But even so, Adn Rouco still looks handsome in the photo. Estre Berrocal guards it carefully. Estre Berrocal looked at the slowly swimming giant whale and said, You know about the whale fall?. Well, Ive already read it in a biology book.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. A whale fall is when a whale dies in the ocean, its carcass slowly sinks to the bottom and a unique ecosystem is formed during the death process, a single whale carcass can fuel a recycling system based on dposition for up to a hundred years. Estre Berrocal finished, paused slightly and kept silent. Adn Rouco didnt speak either, he just looked at her out of the corner of his eye in the half-light, through the glow of the water reflected in the sea. Suddenly, Estre Berrocal turned her head and asked, Isnt the Whale Drop a little sad?. Adn Rouco had never been a literary man, nor an art student like Estre Berrocal, who would have seen him as a mercenary businessman with few artistic or literary gifts. So he raised his hand to the back of her neck and pitifully reassured her, Its just the natural order of life and death. But in the half-light, Estre Berrocals eyes turned a little red as she looked out to sea. Not because she suddenly thought of the whale, but because she was moved by the thought of a ce where she would stay for a long, long time, so long that she didnt know exactly how long. He said, Even if the whale dies, it will feed a set of circtory systems of the sea for over a hundred years, and this is probably thest tenderness and return that the whale leaves to the sea. Adn Rouco felt increasingly out of ce and rubbed his head hard: Mrs. Rouco, why are you always so sentimental today?. He had just leaned down to look her in the face when his neck suddenly became entangled in hers. Estre Berrocal kissed him on tiptoe. He told him: Adn Rouco, I love you. I love you like a whale to the sea, like a bird to the forest, like an ant to the nest, like a bee to honey. Chapter 328: Do you want to crush your husband? On the way back from Mundo Submarino, Adn Rouco said while driving, If you really like to see whales and youre not afraid of getting tired, next time well take the caravan and go to the beach to see them. Estre Berrocal smiled and simply said, Sure. If he ever had the opportunity to return to La Ciudad Santa, he would very much like to go with him to the beach to wait for the whales and watch the sunrise and sunset. Although I dont know if he will be lucky enough to do it again. Back in the vis of Repulse Bay, Estre Berrocal was distracted and Adn Rouco hugged her from behind, kissed her temple and asked in a muffled voice: Whats wrong, youre sullen. No, I was just thinking about when were going to the beach to see the whales. Adn Rouco smiled slightly and said, When we have a few days off, Ill take you and well go to the beach for three days or three nights. No family gatherings on if its Christmas? We have many rtives, but since the old man is older, everyone in our family is older, the rtives are mostly juniors, and some dont move around much, besides, the atmosphere in town for worship is already pretty light, at most we get together for a reunion dinner at a restaurant on Christmas Day. Estre Berrocal nodded, Thats good, I dont have to deal with so many rtives, and I dont think your rtives are very nice to deal with. Adn Rouco looked at her and couldnt help but smile, Why do I get the impression that Mrs. Rouco isining about our familys bad character? Isnt it? Especially you. Estre Berrocal pulled away from his arms and faced him, her fingers poking him in the chest, her eyes lowered to look at the buttons of his shirt on his chest as she said, Tenebroso, sometimes I dont even know what pisses you off and suddenly I freak out and get angry. At her sullenint, Adn Rouco took her small hand in his and looked at her with dark, mocking eyes: Dont you also like to be unpredictable? Estre Berrocal looked at him, feigning anger, and Adn Rouco hugged her, caressing the back of her neck and saying: Change, change, change. And not with Paulita, she is still young and you will have a bad influence on her, said Estre Berrocal. Adn Roucoughed: You seem to think Im abusing Paulita. Paulita. Estre Berrocal got serious: I know youre good for Paulita, but shes still young, so dont be too strict with her. A girl has to be afraid of an adult in the house, the old man spoils her and you spoil her, so if Im not tougher on her, Ill have to be tougher on the house. Estre Berrocal recited a few more words. Adn Rouco looked at her, Why do you always look strange to me today?. Whats weird? Estre Berrocal immediately went on alert. Adn Rouco looked at her for a few seconds, then smiled slightly, raised his hand to rub her head and said, Go to bed and take a shower. Do you have to work at this time of night?. Taking care of some emails, Ill being to sleep with you soon. His gaze was so fiery that it made Estre Berrocals ears blush and she lowered her gaze and said, Then go away. Estre Berrocal finished bathing and came out of the bathroom to see Adn Roucoing from the studio. So soon. Adn Rouco fiddled with a Lego that Paulita had left here two days earlier, asking him to put it together before giving it to her, and the mans big, thin, nimble hands were quick to assemble it. How can I be slow if you want me to sleep with you so much, how bad is it to discourage you, you might get mad at me again. where. Estre Berrocal bit her lips, was she so unreasonable? Come here. Adn Rouco greeted her and Estre Berrocal approached her, What?. Adam Rouco frowned slightly, You said why,e here and let me hug you. Estre Berrocal leaned into his arms. Adn Rouco said, Youve been at home for a long time, I think youre bored, after New Years, if you want to go out to work, go out to work, meet people outside, so you dont have friends around. Estre Berrocal looked at him with some surprise. Why are you looking at me? I didnt think you would be so supportive of me going out to work and making friends. Adn Rouco said, As long as you dont make friends indiscriminately, of course I wont object. You are still young and it is not good for me to keep you always at home, it is good for you to expose yourself to the outside world. Estre Berrocal smiled sweetly and looked at him with arched eyebrows, It seems like Im a little girl and youre an old man, but you are. Youll see how happy you are staying at home when you have more contact with the outside world, and youll see how good your husband is to you when you have more contact with people outside. Estre Berrocal stood up and pounced on Adn Rouco, whom Estre Berrocal caught off guard and pinned to the bed. Her watery eyes sparkled as she looked at him, Even if I dont touch the outside world, if I dont touch the people outside, I know how good you are to me. Right now, the only person in the world who was unconditionally good to her was Adn Rouco. Are you trying to crush your husband? Estre Berrocal blushed and muttered, Am I that heavy, cant Ie down? She was about to get off Adam Rouco when the mansrge hand suddenly pulled her back, Come back. The man pulled her back, pinned her under him and kissed her. The words I love you that Estre Berrocal had said tonight in the underwater world were so vivid in Adn Roucos mind that it disturbed her: Say the words you said tonight in the underwater world, again. What words? I dont remember. Adam Roucos gaze seared her, with a calcting glint in his eyes. You dont remember, do you?. Estre Berrocal couldnt stopughing, her body shrank from side to side, Ah stop! Do you remember? Do you remember? Hmm? Stop scratching that tickles! Hahahahaha it tickles! Early the next morning, not long after Adn Rouco had left, the car sent by the old man arrived at Las Vis of Repulse Bay. The aide said, Third Young Grandmother, if your luggage is all done, get in the car, the president has asked me to take you to the airport. Estre Berrocal nodded and looked toward The Vis at Repulse Bay. The attendant put the suitcase in the car and said, Third Young Grandmother, lets go. Estre Berrocal got into the car and was distracted. When they arrived at the airport, Mr. Rouco was already standing there waiting. Dad. Mr. Rouco handed him a kraft paper bag and said, There is a new cell phone and a new phone card, and a savings card with the code written on the back, remember to erase it when you remember, and your new identity documents inside. New identity documents? If you dont travel to Florence with your new identity, in less than twenty-four hours Adam will find out your flight number and where you have been. Estre Berrocals hand, which had grasped the kraft paper bag, wavered slightly.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. He understood, the old man was trying to prevent Adn Rouco from finding her. Chapter 329: Mrs. Rouco loses it Star, take it as a favor, and as a plea, that you do not initiate contact with Adam, will you? You know his character better than anyone else, even if you are rted by blood, even if your identity maye out, he wont let go. But if he stays with you, no matter what the consequences, do you know how many people will be implicated and harmed? Estre Berrocals eyes blushed, she sniffled and nodded vigorously, I know, Dad. I I wont contact Adam. Estre Berrocal handed the phone she carried in her pocket to Mr. Rouco, which meant she would no longer be in contact with anyone in La Ciudad Santa. Mr. Rouco took it and said, Be careful when you get to Florence, after all it is a foreign country, you are a girl, so be careful. You can find work or not as you want, if you dont have enough money, call Nataniel Revi, Nataniel Revis details are also in the paper bag. Nataniel Revi, standing behind the old man, said, Third Young Grandmother, when you have a problem, call me. An announcement sounded in the lobby. Hello dear passengers, flight number LH654343 bound for Florence is about to be checked, please queue at the gate to check your tickets. Estre Berrocal squeezed the kraft paper bag in her hand and bit her lip, So Im leaving.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Continued. The old man stood on his crutches to see her off, and Estre Berrocal couldnt stop the tears from falling as soon as he turned around. Thest time I had been abroad was three years ago. When her father left, she was expelled from La Vi Berrocal by Doria Guilln and his daughter, without having achieved anything. This time, however, it was filled with sadness and longing. She raised her hand to wipe her tears, stopped her steps, turned to the old man and said, Dad, Im counting on you to take care of Paulita. Dont worry, I will take good care of Paulita and educate her. Tears, a torrent of them, fell. She squeezed the diamond ring on her ring finger and felt nothing but a dull, tight ache in her chest and didnt look back as she ran to the waiting room. Roberto Rouco looked at Estre Berrocals back as she was leaving and let out a sigh. Nataniel Revi asked worriedly, President, if President Rouco asks, what are you going to say?. What to say, what to say, he is not confused and will not fail to know what the consequences will be if he insists on being with Estre Berrocal. On the ne, Estre Berrocal leaned against the cabin window, clutching the kraft paper bag, shedding tears for a long time, crying dizzily and falling asleep for a long time. When he woke up, it was dark outside and a faint roaring could be heard in his ears. Estre Berrocal looked at the time and it was already eight oclock in the evening. At that hour, Adam would havee home and found her missing, wouldnt he? I would have looked for her everywhere in a hurry At the thought of this, Estre Berrocal couldnt help but wet her eyes again. Suddenly, he was handed a clean handkerchief. Estre Berrocal looked up, slightly startled. He was a handsome and elegant man. Take it. The man handed her the handkerchief and his voice was beautiful, but in Estre Berrocals mind, no man could be more perfect than her family, Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal took the handkerchief by mistake: Thank you. The man did not speak to her again, but opened hisptop and continued to tap on the keyboard with his long, fluid fingers. Estre Berrocal wiped tears from her eyes and then opened the kraft paper bag. She saw that the name on her passport and identity card was no longer Estre Berrocal, but Mu Weiwei. This was her new name and her new identity for the new life she was about to begin. She had run away from home before, but each time Adam had easily found her and brought her home, but this time, the master had nned it so well that Adam would not be able to find her. Although she should not expect Adam to find her, and she should not let Adam find her, she selfishly wanted Adam to know a little about her. Tears, in your passport. The Oriental sitting next to her heard the whisper of sobs and turned his head to look at her. Estre Berrocal, thinking she had upset him, quickly apologized and said, Did I upset you?. The man closed his notebook and said, No. Is this your first time out of the country? You look scared and sad. Estre Berrocal shook her head, I just miss my family. The Holy City, 8 p. m. Rouco family mansion, in the studio. President, I heard that President Rouco is about to spin the whole of La Ciudad Santa, its night and the whole town knows that the Third Young Grandmother has disappeared This ising out Roberto Rouco did not move, Let it go around, it is human to lose your wife and go around for a while. Chairman, theres something I dont know if I should talk about. Youve asked, what else cant you ask? Speak up. Nataniel Revi said, Are you going to let the Third Young Grandmother stay in Florence all the time? Not only is she the wife of President Rouco, but she is also the mother of Paulita Its not an option to let them live and leave. I dont want Estre Berrocal to leave either, but I cant help it, Shoshana Duque threatened me that if I didnt send Estre Berrocal away before Christmas Eve, she would expose it to the press. In the middle of the night, a group of nasty cold-hearted men arrived at the airport and passengers and travelers alike turned on them. Adn Rouco stood in the middle of the airport lobby, his eyes searching hard. Santino Yepes, who had conducted several checks, said, Chief, there is no record of the wifes boarding, could it be that she was not even on the ne? Impossible, he took the family passport. But it is true that there is no shipping record. Adn Roucos eyes fell on the back of a girl who looked like Estre Berrocal, and Adn Rouco quickly approached her. Star! As soon as the girl turned her head and looked at him with a suspicious expression, the girls boyfriend was quick to reach over and p Adn Roucos hand away from her shoulder. What are you doing! Inexplicably! Adn Rouco froze for a long time. The boy put his arm around his girlfriend, pointed at Adn Rouco and said, Youre blind! Youre sick! Santino Yepes overheard the discussion and rushed over, warning the boy, Watch what youre saying! Adam Roucos brain swelled with pain, his long fingers pinched his forehead, and without a word he turned and walked away, and Santino Yepes ran after him. Boss, dont worry, Im sure well find thedy soon. Adn Roucos face was clear and cold, Im going back to the Rouco family, you take the men and keep looking. Estres cell phone was with the old man, which meant that it was the old man who had arranged for Estre to leave La Ciudad Santa. He would like to see what right the old man had to make Estre Berrocal leave him. Chapter 330: Nothing can be had for her alone Adn Rouco drove back to the Rouco family at a speed of 300 km/h. It waste and the house was silent. Neither Paulita nor Dante could be seen ying, only the old man was sitting alone on the sofa in the living room, apparently waiting for him. Adn Rouco enters the house with a hostile step, without even calling the old man, and asks him: Where have you taken Estre? The old man grabs his cane and observes him with his old-fashioned look, his eyes vaguely exasperated by hisck of discipline, Look how you are now! You dont have to worry. She is safe with me, too! You got rid of her without a word, and now you are calm, at peace! Have you ever thought what she will think in her heart? Adam Rouco, whats your attitude? Im your old man! Im your father! Im not dead yet! Im still in charge of this house! Adn Rouco took a deep, cold breath and put his hand to his forehead, containing his anger and anxiety. You can rule in this house, but do you think its proper to throw Estre out without saying anything? Shes not an outsider, shes your daughter-inw! Shes the mother of your granddaughter. Hmph. The old man stood up with his cane and looked at him, What are you yelling in the middle of the night, Paulita is sleeping and you want to wake the little girl up so she can hear you arguing with me here? Adn Rouco gritted his teeth: I dont want to argue with you, just tell me where Estre is now. If I hadnt fired Estre Berrocal on the sly, would you have let me fire her, you son of a bitch? Do you know how serious this is? If I dont fire her, tomorrow your ungrateful second aunt will have scandals all over the ce!. Adn Rouco had always ignored how the outside press had given him an axe to grind, when had those characters of the press and irrelevance, afraid to move a muscle, ever put a knife to his neck? Okay, I know you want to save face, Ill give you that, but tell me where Estre is. Mr. Roucos eyes nted and heughed at the way I was after him, Adn Rouco, are you on my bad side now? Im not going to tell you, what do you want? Are you going to burn the house down or tear it down? Or are you going to call the police and say Ive kidnapped your wife? I dont mind doing that if thats what you want me to do. You ! want to do after I tell you where Estre Berrocal is? The old man frowned and red at him. Adam Rouco gave the old man a cold, sweeping look, but his tone was serious as hell. Since so many people in La Ciudad Santa cant see the good in us, Ill go with her and nevere back. I just cant believe those people can still stick their hand in the air and fight overseas Good for you, what about Paulita? What about this family? You dont care about the group either, do you? You youre trying to piss me off! The old man raised his cane and tried to rest it on Adam Roucos leg, but stopped in mid-air and, after a long pause, pursed his lips, turned his back on him with the cane and said: Im not going to tell you where Estre Berrocal has gone, and I hope youll remember that Im not as cruel as you think I am, to lock Estre Berrocal up for the sake of The Rouco family and leave Estre Berrocal where youll never see her again, after all she was Paulitas mother, and it was hard for me when the boy left, but I . .. did it for her sake after all. For the moment, you can pretend this didnt happen, I will go on your second aunts side, and when your second aunt is appeased, this will pass, and then we can bring Estre Berrocal back As soon as the old man said that, Adn Rouco scoffed and said, You have not been so cruel, you justid out for her all the consequences of everything that had to be done in front of her and then let her choose, you just guessed that she would leave this ce of good and evil for The Rouco family, for me and for Paulita. Dad, I thought you were only hard on her with your mouth and that in the end you wanted her in your heart, I thought the second aunt might push her, that Are Rouco might push her, even that the second uncle might push her, but I never thought that the person who finally pushed Estre away from me would be you. The old man, his back to him, stood transfixed on his form. The old man wanted to say he was sorry, but the words got stuck in his throat, and the ones that came out of his mouth were, me me or not, I had to do it for The Rouco Family! Adn Roucos eyes were stern and cold: Why didnt you force her to sign the divorce papers before she left? Its safer that way, isnt it?. Adam Rouco, how dare you! Get out of my sight right now! Do you think I would want toe back to you if I didnt want to know from you where Estre is going? Adn Rouco turned on his long legs and walked away, and when he reached the door, he took a step and said, By the way, if I never see Estre Berrocal again in this life, you will never see me again in this life. His voice was calm, cold and dry. Fuck you! You think I want to see you, you bastard? Then Ill take Paulita with me when the timees and you wont want to see Paulita either. The old mans face turned blue with anger and he covered his swollen chest, You bastard! How dare you! But the voice and the figure of Adn Rouco disappeared from the door, leaving only the sound of a rattling engine. The old man sat slowly, clinging to the couch, resting for a good while, and when his breathing steadied, he suddenly heard a small, clear, milky voice. Grandpa! Paulita came running downstairs in her little cotton pajamas and slippers. Paulita, what are you doing down here, did I wake you up? Paulita ran up to him, blinked her big hazel eyes, frowned and asked, Grandpa, I just heard daddys voice, is daddy back? No, you heard wrong. But I heard it clearly Grandpa and you said he was an asshole, Grandpa, did you scold Dad away? Grandfather: Nothing, well Paulita, Grandpa is going to put you to bed. Paulita took the old mans hand, the old man had just been so angry that he swayed as he stood up, Paulita wrinkled her little eyebrow and looked at him worriedly, Grandpa, whats wrong?.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Nothing, Im probably tired. Then Grandpa, lets go to bed. Come on, lets go upstairs to bed, were still the sweetest people in this house, Paulita. Paulita asked curiously, Grandpa, if daddy is a bastard, then what is grandpa, a big bastard? Does that make Paulita a little jerk? Little jerks doesnt sound good, Grandpa, I dont want to be a little jerk. The milk bun looked at the old man with an innocent and inquisitive face. The corners of the old mans mouth twitched: Thats not true, our Paulita is the prettiest, how can she be a little bastard? Grandpa, hes the one who loves Paulita the most,e in and go to bed. The old man thought to himself, Adam Rouco, that big bastard! If you have the guts, dont evere back! Chapter 331: You are my thoughts from a thousand miles away Adn Roucos stomach turned violently during the return trip. Perhaps too eagerly, this stomach kept churning and his back was wet with cold sweat. Adn Roucos stomach churned with one hand and the steering wheel with the other, cold sweat trickling from the corner of his forehead to his eyelids. It had been a long time since I had an upset stomach, not since I was with Estre Berrocal. Remembering the first time his stomach hurt in front of her, he had picked up an aloe vera in a corner of his study, ran to the kitchen, brought a ss of cold water and told her to drink it. At that moment, he felt that woman was really cruel, his stomach hurt like that, but he still let her eat the aloe vera and cold water, he really wanted to strangle her. But when he told her it was a prescription for stomach problems, she was convinced. How could she believe in such a recipe, which had no scientific basis, and just drink it without thinking because it was her? Only he never said that, in fact, after drinking the aloe vera with the cold water, his stomach pain was not relieved either, it seemed to have gotten worse, only he was much better because he had her. Ten years ago, I lived in a world of one, and if it hadnt been for her, I might have disappeared from this world long ago. I was also really grateful that Estre Berrocal had saved Lorenzo Rouco back then. But now, how could he leave him and Paulita for a few words from the old man? Hadnt he said he couldnt live without her? It is true that I hadnt said anything so pretentious either. I could live well without it, and live more sensibly, more fearlessly. I just feared that if I wasnt with her, I wouldnt live well. Thinking of her fondness for instant noodles, Adn Rouco worried that she was eating them again when she went out alone and hungry. He was angry with her for leaving without saying goodbye, but when he thought about where she was and whether she would be well fed and clothed, all his anger turned to softness and heartache. Estre Berrocal was sensitive, and was probably in a corner, thinking about it, after the old man had dismissed her so ruthlessly. At this moment, it is six oclock in the evening in Florence. Estre Berrocal is sitting in a hotel near the airport, eating a bucket of instant noodles. He has bought a bucket of domestic instant noodles, put a kettle on to boil, waited for it to boil, poured the hot water into the bucket, sat cross-legged on the thick carpet and waited for the instant noodles to boil. During the few minutes he waits for the instant noodles, his eyes empty and he remembers how he always had to eat them with Adam Rouco on his back at Las Vis of Repulse Bay. The circles of his eyes, slightly sour. He looks down and puts a big mouthful in his mouth with a disposable stic fork, but the noodles are so spicy that tearse to his eyes. The heat, which smoked her eyes, made her gulp even more. This thing, I do not know who invented it, convenient and delicious, but now this cube can be really hard to eat. Now I finally understand that kimchi noodles are delicious enough when eaten on the sly. So the good Adam Rouco, why didnt he go again with the old man? She was not so selfless, and was sitting in this cold, unfamiliar hell with nothing to do butment. She thought that if she had told all this to Adn Rouco, he would never have let her go. He had said that if the world was ending, but that there would always be a safe ce, that he wasnt a hero from a Marvel movie saving the world, that he just wanted to take her to the safest ce to hide. But it was because of Adn Rouco who was so good that he could not stand people discrediting him at will. Although nobody is perfect, Adn Rouco is perfect for Estre Berrocal, except for his bad temper. Besides, when ites to her, he is always patient and bes Mr. Good-natured. The bucket of noodles was getting saltier and saltier. There were a lot of tears in the noodles. Estre Berrocal lies down on one side of the sofa and thinks in silence for a long time. The old man sent her to this icy ce, the map of the world is so big that it would be a disaster if Adam Rouco couldnt find her, so wouldnt she have to spend the rest of her life in this dank, crummy Florence? All your life? Then your Paulita would be too old. A lifetime without seeing his Adn Rouco and his Paulita. Then hed better die. She would not dare to die, but would have to wait for Adn Rouco to approach her. Shoshana Duque was pushing hard, and I could understand the old man sending her to Florence to run away, but it wouldnt be good for her to spend the rest of her life in hiding. Even knowing that she and Adn Rouco were cousins and blood rtives, she still wanted to be with him, even though she was despised by everyone. He just didnt really have the courage to stand up to the entire Rouco family and the Rouco Group, and he feared that Adn Rouco would lose his reputation because of him. He was the pride of the world, and his pride was not meant to be trampled on, run over and insulted. The first night in Florence, thinking of him, still thinking of him. At once wishing that he woulde before her immediately and thinking that he should note, and that if he did he could only feel sorry for herck of looseness and nothing more to help her. Estre Berrocal knew she was ipetent, ipetent in the extreme, and this ipetence was made even more stupid by the wisdom of Adn Rouco. He leaned back on the couch and sighed. What if we split up and Adn Rouco takes a new wife, the kind that doesnt look so good? But what would be a good wife for Adn Rouco? Someone with as much heart as Julieta Sarinana? Someone who would treat her Paulita harshly. Adam has said that he does not like strong women. In the end, Estre Berrocal came to the conclusion that Adn Rouco could not bear to be near anyone if she was not the one who made him smile. Adn Rouco has not been to work for several days. Santino Yepes called Roberto Rouco and said: President, tell the boss where you have hidden your wife, who has not been to the office for days and is not taking care of a lot ofpany business . Roberto Rouco scoffed: Are you making me do this? You tell him he can go on hunger strike like Paulita. What a way toe back to life!. Beep beep beep The phone hung up. Santino Yepes froze for a few seconds, rubbed his nose and said to Adn Rouco: Hang up. It seems the old man is determined to separate you and your wife this time. Adn Rouco walked over to the wine cab, picked up a bottle of brandy, poured himself a ss, took a few sips and asked, Hows the investigation going? Santino Yepes shook his head, There is still no record of any entry or exit, the old man doesnt know what he has done. Seeing that Adn Rouco had drunk a lot of brandy, Santino Yepes told him: Boss, you have a weak stomach, why dont you drink less. To his surprise, Adn Rouco responded with a single word: Bored. Santino Yepes was stunned. He had never heard the word fastidioso in Adn Roucos mouth.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Yes, it was natural for him to be upset that his wife was missing. But Adn Rouco had not told Santino Yepes, not only because Estre Berrocal had disappeared, but also because tomorrow was Christmas Eve, a day of family fun, and Estre Berrocal was nowhere to be seen. How could that not be annoying. Even if he knew she was safe for the moment, what was the point of this year for him if he couldnt see her, touch her or hold her? Chapter 332: Christmas Eve night, the poor father and the abandoned daughter On Christmas Eve, the roads were decorated with lights and the festive atmosphere was full of joy. Santino Yepes looked in the rearview mirror at Adn Rouco, who was sitting in the back of the car, and the man looked out the window with a long, deep look. Santino Yepes couldnt resist asking, Boss, are we going back to Fus house yet? Adn Rouco growled coldly and said, Wasnt it clear enough what I said yesterday?. Yes, the boss said yesterday that if he could not see his wife, Mr. Rouco would not want to see him again in this life. But after all, it was Christmas Eve, and how could one miss a reunion dinner on Christmas Eve night? Adn Roucos cell phone rang.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. It was Paulita who was calling. Hi, Dad. Paulita, who was lying on the big, fluffy sofa, picking up her little feet and clutching the phone, spoke to Adn Rouco, with her big, nk Bambi eyes. Dad, when are you and Staring home? Grandpa has asked someone to put up the Chinese New Year scrolls and fortune characters, can youe back tonight and set off the fireworks for me? the little milk bun asked in a milky voice. Adam Rouco was silent for a few seconds before speaking softly, Dad wont be dining with you tonight on New Years Eve, but Ill ask Uncle Xu to pick you up and take you to The Vis at Repulse Bay after youve had New Years Eve dinner at Grandpas. Paulita didnt understand and asked with a frown, Why? Daddy, why dont you bring Estre back for New Years Eve dinner with me and Grandpa? Grandpa says the most important thing about Christmas is being together as a family, so why dont you and Estree back? Paulita, daddy has something very important to do, but daddy promises you that tonight hell put on fireworks for you, okay?. Paulita thought for half a day and finally said hesitantly and reluctantly: Okay then, Ill call you after New Years Eve dinner and you can ask Uncle Xu toe pick me up!. Okay. After Paulita hung up the phone, the old man, who was sitting next to her, asked impatiently, What did your father say? Is heing back tonight? Paulita shook her head, Dad said Ill have Christmas dinnerter and Uncle Xu will pick me up. Did you have a fight with Dad? The old man sighed, stroked Paulitas little head and simply said, No, then after dinner, youre going to spend New Years Eve with your daddy. Even though the bastard had argued with him yesterday, it was pretty sad that he was alone on Christmas Eve. Paulita wrinkled her milk-white eyebrows and said childishly, So I have to make two New Years Eve dinners? The old manughed and caressed his granddaughters tummy: Cant our Paulitas tummy hold two meals?. Paulita giggled and smiled, Ill eat that food for a midnight snack, Dad! Grandpa, lets take the biggest fireworks to the backyard with my brother after dark! I want to see the fireworks. Its okay, Paulita can light the one she wants, just like you want! It soon became dark. Paulita was at the Fus house for Christmas Eve dinner and was hosted by Santino Yepes. Mr. Rouco looked at the Maybach outside the vi, although the film was so deep that he could not see if there was anyone inside, he was sure that the bastard Adn Rouco was sitting inside. Its Christmas, hes at home, hes ying it like this, hes in front of the house and he doesnt even get out of the car! He didnt even get out of the car! Santino Yepes led Paulita to the car and as soon as she saw Adn Rouco, Paulita pounced on him: Dad, I just ate so well! And I had strawberry cake! Dad, whats the New Years dinner youve prepared for me? Will it be better than Grandpas New Years Eve dinner?. Adn Rouco hugged Paulita and his somber mood lightened a bit after seeing Paulitas innocent and pretty little face. Paulita has whatever she wants to eat, daddy has it. Really? Dad I want to eat pizza. Adn Rouco was a bit stunned, Pizza. Santino Yepes, what nearby restaurant has pizza? I think most restaurants have it. Pizza is stillmon. Paulita tilted her head to one side and leaned into Adn Roucos arms: But I want to eat Estres! Adn Roucos eyes darkened and Santino Yepes, who was driving, froze. After a long moment, Adn Rouco caressed the little girl in his arms and said: Estre is not here. Paulitas little mouth puckered immediately: Where has Estre gone? Has she left us again?. Estre is only gone for a few days, shell be back when shes finished with her out-of-town business. Paulita grumbled like a young adult, Why do you pick Christmas to go on a business trip if you cant leave early and stayte? When Estrees back, Im going to give her a good talking to, uh, for not spending Christmas with me and daddy. Adn Rouco pulled the corners of his lips and said to Santino Yepes, who was driving in front of him, Go back to Las Vis de Repulse Bay. No more pizza, boss? Ill make it myself for Paulita when we get home. Paulita was overjoyed, her eyes curved into the shape of a crescent moon, Yes! Papas pizza must be delicious. When they arrived at Las Vis of Repulse Bay, Adam Rouco told Santino Yepes to go home early for Christmas, but Santino Yepesughed and said he was single and wouldnt go home for Christmas, he would just order a few take-out meals and get through the year. So Adn Rouco asked him to stay for a te of pizza before leaving. Santino Yepes was ttered to have his first pizza made by the boss himself. Paulita grabbed the fork with her little hand and said while eating her pizza: Papa, Uncle Santino, we are so poor that we are eating pizza on Christmas Eve. If only Estre were here, she would have made us a lot of good food. Dad, what do you think Estre had for dinner tonight?. Adn Rouco had had a little wine with Santino Yepes, but thetter, not enough to get drunk, but he was slightly inebriated, and with his long arms over Paulitas infant chair, he looked at the little milk bun and let out a somewhat bitter and soft sneer, Papa wants to know too. Dad, then lets call Estre and ask her what she had for dinner tonight!. Santino Yepes saw that Paulita had actually picked up the phone to call, knowing it wouldnt work and fearing that Paulita would ask questions, he quickly stopped, Paulita, itste, Estre must be asleep, so better not call. Paulita sped both her little hands together and leaned over the table, All right then. Daddy, lets light the fireworks. Adam Rouco himself lit many fireworks for Paulita, and in the courtyard, the fireworks sprouted like silver snakes in the ck night sky, like stars in bloom, and the sound of the fireworks made the lonely vi, a little bit of Christmas. Paulita, dressed in a thick quilt, was in the courtyard watching the fireworks, while Adn Rouco and Santino Yepes were a short distance away, smoking cigarettes. Santino Yepes asked: Chief, what are you going to do now? We have been checking for many days, but we cant find out the wifes check in and check out records, I guess the president is the only one who knows the wifes whereabouts, why dont you go back and talk to the president properly? Adam Roucos long fingers held a cigarette, he brought it to his thin lips and took a deep puff, slowly exhaled a few circles of white smoke, his voice was a little hoarse, The old man wouldnt risk the entire reputation of The Rouco family and my future to tell me Estres whereabouts. Maybe he cant bear the thought of me divorcing Estre, but maybe hed feel a pill in his mouth if I did. Chapter 333: Adam, Happy New Year Santino Yepes pursed his lips and asked, Boss, with all due respect, you and . your wife have such a rtionship, are you really not afraid that, if you get your wife back, the whole world will oppose you, or even vilify you? So what if the world turns against us, not that Im with her Estre Berrocal for the sake of anyone who looks at me, besides, Ive never been against the world, it wouldnt hurt to try it once. Adn Roucos tone was light-hearted, but Santino Yepes could hear that Adn Rouco was serious and determined. Santino Yepes smiled, looked up at the bright fireworks bursting in the sky and said, The BOSS is always the BOSS, and hes different from the likes of you. Nowadays you dont get a raise for kissing ass. Santino Yepes was still smiling: Then a little more year-end bonus would be nice. Adn Rouco hooked his thin lips and tightened his grip on the cigarette, squinting his dark eyes as he took a few more puffs. By the time Paulita came running over, Adn Rouco had extinguished the cigarette in his hand, dropped it on the grass and bent down to pick up Paulita. Adn Rouco told Santino Yepes: Thats enough, go back to sleep well. Adn Rouco entered with Paulita in his arms and Santino Yepes looked at his back and said, Happy New Year, boss! Tonight, Paulita slept with Adn Rouco. It was one oclock in the morning before bedtime. Paulita looked at the time on her cell phone, blinked her big eyes, moved into Adn Roucos arms and said softly, Happy New Year, Papa. Adn Roucos hollow, somber heart warmed and he kissed the little girl on the forehead and said, Happy New Year to Paulita too. Adn Rouco recalled how he had spent Christmas Eve and New Years Eve with Paulita every year during Estre Berrocals absence, without feeling any loneliness or sadness, but when you get used to thepany of another person, and that person suddenly disappears from your world and your life, emptiness and loneliness can haunt you. The little boy cuddled in his arms asked, Daddy, do you miss Estre? Mmm. Adn Rouco responded indifferently, not knowing if she was listening to him. Paulita adds, I miss Estre too. Mmm. Again, if anything, there was an unspoken response. Paulita asked again, Daddy, will Estree home?. Adam Roucos eyes paused for a second, and suddenly he looked at Paulita with assurance, and his thin lips exhaled three words: Yes, soon.N?velDrama.Org content. The little boy closed his eyes wide in reassurance, Then Im relieved, Felipas strawberry cake is not good at all, I prefer Estres. Paulita said a lot of things to herself, and Adn Rouco answered her with a little cry. Finally, Paulita fell asleep drooling and talking in her sleep. Dad, I want to eat KFC Ill take you there tomorrow. Dad, I want to see Estre tomorrow Adn Rouco patted his daughter with his big hand, as if responding to Paulita, and as if saying to himself, Papa will find Estre soon. That night, Adn Rouco could not sleep. The environment was not urban, it was an area of vis, so there was no one to take care of the fireworks beingunched nearby, and from 3 a. m. onwards, firecrackers and fireworks could be heard intermittently to wee the New Year. Paulita slept very well in her arms, and the children could not be awakened by outside noise while they were asleep. Adn Rouco was awake, awake thinking about Estre Berrocal. He had never known that missing someone could be so intense, so much so that he didnt even find it hard to lose sleep. It was just after nine oclock at night in Florence, a thousand kilometers away. Estre Berrocal had been locked in her hotel room for two days, but it was Christmas Eve and she wanted to see how the Italians were spending it. So, in the evening, she ran out of the hotel alone. But as soon as he reached the street, he regretted going out. I did not expect Italians to also celebrate Christmas Eve in a bigger way than in their country. The streets were full of traffic and people everywhere, and Estre Berrocal was almost crushed by the crowd. But such hustle and bustle made her feel even more alone at that moment. He managed to get out of the huge crowd, away from the hustle and bustle and into the darkness of the night, where a red phone booth peeked out from under the street lights. He remained outside the phone booth for a long time. How much I wanted to call Adn Rouco at that moment. To tell him, against all odds, where he was and how much I missed him. And, indeed, he did. He entered the phone booth and dialed a series of numbers he had memorized by heart. His heart, almost in his throat, was not nervous, but joyful and excited. Soon I could hear the voice of Adn Rouco. Soon I could say Happy New Year to Adn Rouco. But when he called, all he got was a cold, mechanical female voice that tranted into English as C Im sorry, the number you are calling has permission and cannot be answered at this time. The English pendulum chimed twelve oclock. Estre Berrocal clutches the phone in desperation, listening to the long busy tone, but finally looking up at the fireworks in the sky and muttering, Happy New Year, Adam. And to your Paulita, Happy New Year too. Round. Dulcina Calvo had been back for a few days and tonight, Christmas Day, she joined her parents in the living room to chat while they went back to the kitchen to prepare the meal. While waiting for dinner, Dulcina Calvo wondered if she should send Esteban Zaragosa a happy new year or something. He opened his messages, clicked on Esteban Zaragosas dialog box, typed Happy New Year and was about to send it when Esteban Zaragosa suddenly sent a message. It was nothing other than Happy New Year. Dulcina Calvos eyebrows jumped up and she returned the message saying, Happy New Year!. But, after a few seconds, he got a message back: Dont worry, its a group message. Dulcina Calvo: Dulcina Calvos heart skipped a million beats. She immediately removed the Happy New Year message. Then, deliberately, he said to Esteban Zaragosa: Im sorry, tutor, I have the wrong person. Esteban Zaragosa, on the other side, had three ck lines running across his forehead, and his eyes were cold and icy. Bullshit. Dulcina Calvo threw down the phone angrily, thinking: How proud you are to have sent a mass message, you cant send a mass message without warning! Whats the point? If he can choke, so can she! After a minute, Dulcina Calvos phone rang. Dulcina Calvo picked it up and saw that it was the demon Esteban on the caller ID, and almost lost control of the phone. It wasnt a call for a favor, was it? She stiffened and answered the phone. Hello tutor said Dulcina Calvo in a shaky little voice. Esteban Zaragosa growled, Where is the wrong person to send it to? Since they didnt send it to me, who were you going to send it to?. Lazaro Morejon? Or which student? Dulcina Calvos scalp tingled: Down. Huh? Dulcina Calvo did not answer. Im below your house. Dulcina Calvo: ?! Chapter 334: Peeking out the window Dulcina Calvos eyes widened and her lips opened and closed in disbelief as she repeated the question, You, you say that right now youre under my Rondas house?. You have one minute toe down. From the kitchen, came the voice of Dulcinas father, Dulcinas mother, Dulcina ah, the sugar water is ready,e and get the sugar water Dulcina Calvo lowered her voice and said on the other end of the phone, But, but Im going to have sugar water soon! Or do you want me to take you straight up?. Esteban Zaragosas tone was t, but Dulcina Calvo was alive to the threat. He tried to say something else, but the phone was already hung up. Dulcina Calvo listened to the phone ring, a little helpless and a little horrified. What was this demon Esteban doing in Ronda on Christmas Day? Was he visiting his family again this time? Dulcina Calvo was afraid that if he went upstairs, mom and dad would mistake him for Lzaro Morejn again; it had been awkward enough thest time, she didnt want to fool them again. Dulcina Calvo was no longer in the living room when Dulcinas father and mother came out of the kitchen with the sugar water. Hey, wheres Dulcina? Yes, he was here a while ago, po? Dulcina? Dulcina Calvo put on a long, thick ck down coat and ran down the stairs in a hurry. Indeed, Esteban Zaragosas ck Audi was parked downstairs. The man, dressed in a ck trench coat, stood in the cold night, his long fingers holding a lit cigarette, smoking it at a leisurely pace. For a moment, Dulcina Calvo stares in amazement. Its not that she had never seen a handsome man, when she was a student at the University of Medicine, there were many girls from school, ss and some seniors on the basketball team who were quite pretty, but their kind of handsomeness was not the same as Esteban Zaragosa. What was different, Dulcina Calvo couldnt say for a while. Perhaps its what Eleanora Pe?a would call a mature male charm? A short distance away, Dulcina Calvo scratched her head and asked, with a slightly unnatural expression, What are you, what brings you to Ronda? How was it possible for the man who was messaging her one moment to parachute into this small county the next? Have you teleported? Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly, obviously not satisfied with his opening statement that way, the long fingers holding the cigarette shook the ashes from the lit cigarette, his voice was not salty, You cane to Ronda, but I cant? Not that I meant it that way. Mentor, are youing to see that rtive of yours again?. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips, Come here. The girl was standing so far away, was she afraid of being eaten? Was he as fierce in her eyes, as fierce as a beast? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and took a few steps forward to get closer to him, but choked at the smell of smoke around her. Ahem. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed further, Cant you smell the smoke?. My father has never smoked. Besides he dies soon from secondhand smoke. Dulcina Calvo muttered under her breath. Esteban Zaragosas hand, clutching the cigarette, paused slightly, a smile curving shallowly around his thin lips, his dark eyes burning into it, before he dropped the butt at his feet and twisted it with his leather shoe. Dulcina Calvo ducked her face to see the shiny ck leather shoes, against the toe of her old cotton shoes, and unconsciously took a step back, but the mans long, slender arms were quicker to encircle her waist. Dulcina Calvo was startled, and as soon as she looked up she met Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes. Did you go down to your house in the middle of the night to stand in the cold and look interesting? Esteban Zaragosa leaned over with his handsome face riveted only on hers and asked, What happened to that Happy New Year? Its just that I inadvertently sent it to a colleague by mistake. . Well! Lips, breathing suddenly blocked. The face, clear and steely, was lost from sight. Dulcina Calvo was so surprised that she forgot to fight. But Esteban Zaragosa was in the mood for her, and the girl he wanted was really sweet. Esteban Zaragosa licked his lips, and leaned his forehead against hers, saying in a muffled voice, Ill give you one more chance, who was that Happy New Year meant for? Forcing a fight? Dulcina Calvo ttened her lips, slightly offended, and muttered, Youre ming others for not sending you a Happy New Year when you yourself are sending mass messages Esteban Zaragosa stared at her andughed out loud, Isnt she happy?. Anyone who knew him well knew that, with his personality, he would not send a group message like Happy New Year without any real meaning. Tonight, I had sent Happy New Year to her alone. He didnt think it made sense to simply say Happy New Year in a message, so he drove almost an hour from La Ciudad Santa to Ronda to ring in the New Year with her. Esteban Zaragosa has never done anything so foolish. A mentor is always right. Its just that mentor, the next time you send a group message, if someone sends you the same good wishes back, dont tell them you sent it as a group message either, it hurts feelings too much. Feelings? A hint of amusement crept into Esteban Zaragosas eyes. Hmm. Dulcina Calvo nodded matter-of-factly. Esteban Zaragosa went further: Are there feelings between us? Master and apprentice affection. Have you ever seen a master and disciple rtionship so good that they kiss? Or have you ever seen, that master and disciple are so affectionate that they go to . in bed? Dulcina Calvo covered Esteban Zaragosas lips and looked at him on tiptoe: That night was just an ident!. Esteban Zaragosa pulled her small hand away and asked her, word for word, Dulcina Calvo, will you stay with me? With Esteban Zaragosa? But Esteban Zaragosa was his trainee teacher, the demon Esteban from whom he always had to defend himself when he cked in the gags. No talk, is that a no? Dulcina Calvo did not nod or move her head. Esteban Zaragosa, when he saw that she did not answer for a long time, pushed her hand away, turned around and opened the car door to leave.N?velDrama.Org content. Dulcina Calvo became impatient: Are you leaving already?. Or what, wait for you to turn me down?. Esteban Zaragosa deliberately pressed her. Dulcina Calvos face scrunched up as she realized she was really going to leave. I just havent thought about it yet, I havent said no to you, I never saw you as someone to date, I always considered you my teacher trainee, my leader, my college tutor Esteban Zaragosa clung to the open car door and red back at him, How old was your college tutor? Uh Forty or fifty? He looked like he was almost sixty, up to almost retirement age. More than fifty Esteban Zaragosa gasped, Youreparing me to an old man? The man was about to get into his car and drive away, when Dulcina Calvo, out of nowhere, suddenly ran up to him and threw her arms around his waist. I have to say that the man was in great shape, and I could feel the strong, lean muscles of his body just by hugging him. Why are you hugging me if you dont treat me like a man in his fifties?. The man asked in a somber voice. Dulcina Calvo looked up at the sky, blinked and said, half jokingly, half seriously, At first, I treated you like my tutor, but something seemed different, but I couldnt tell, because my tutor in college was also good to me, and even though you were grumpy sometimes, I knew you were good to me in your heart, or you wouldnt always pick me up when I was drunk. I wouldnt always pick me up when I was drunk. Esteban Zaragosa stood, letting the little person behind him hold his waist and listened to her in silence. Dulcina Calvo continued: Ive heard from the people at the hospital that your guardians family is doing very well, but I dont know exactly how well, anyway its not the same as amoner like me. You always kiss me and hug me again, in fact Actually that disgusts me because I think you just think its fun to do that. But but I cant seem to stop you from doing it. Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow and coldly asked in turn, You mean Im sexually harassing you at work? Chapter 335: Just overwhelmed by you …… Dulcina Calvos small face pressed against the mans broad back and she shook her little head hard. It was not any kind of sexual harassment in the workce. Esteban Zaragosa felt her shake her head and her heart, which had been hanging a little, gently recoiled. In the coldest voice she could muster, she asked, And what are you doing hugging me now? Dulcina Calvo looked up at the sky, took a deep breath and plucked up the courage to say, For Christmas, you drove all the way from the city toe here, just to say a few words to me and then leave? Wouldnt that be a waste of gasoline? A waste of gasoline? Esteban Zaragosa couldnt help but chuckle a little, what kind of brains this girl had. Was the gas money more important or him? But now that she had her slender arms wrapped around his waist so tightly, he couldnt let go for a moment. When Dulcina Calvo saw that he was silent, she added: You asked me if I wanted to be with you, and the question was too sudden. I need time to think about it seriously. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips, snatched her small hand and sat straight back in the car. Dulcina Calvo froze outside the car as the windows were rolled down and Esteban Zaragosa stared at her with a somewhat serious look. So, from now on, think about it, think of me as a man you can date and think hard. Dulcina Calvo nodded dumbfounded as Esteban Zaragosa backed the car out of the narrow entrance to the neighborhood, saw the girl still standing in ce, stopped again and called out to her suddenly, Dulcina Calvo. Huh? Im telling you clearly right now that I never wanted to be some kind of life coach to you, and that your life is either for me or its not for me. is that clear? Dulcina Calvo wanted to respond that being her life coach was the same as participating in her life. But in this case, Esteban Zaragosas face was not too kind, even a little unpleasant, and she bit her tongue. I hadnt considered Esteban Zaragosa as a man I could date, but now that Esteban Zaragosa had broken the ice ande clean, why wouldnt I think about this wonderful man. Understood. replied Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosa frowned, thinking he hadnt answered positively enough. I didnt hear you. Dulcina Calvo squeezed out a little voice: Understood!. The volume was reduced, a little louder, and Dulcina Calvo unconsciously covered her mouth at the thought that her parents upstairs might hear her. Esteban Zaragosa was in a better mood and hooked his lips, Lets go. As the ck Audi pulled out of the neighborhood, Dulcina Calvo stood still and gestured toward the back of the car, muttering to herself, Be careful on the road. Esteban Zaragosa looked in the rearview mirror and saw the girl watching him walk away, her mood had changed from cloudy to sunny. Suddenly, the small and somewhat bloated figure behind him came running at full speed and Esteban Zaragosa stopped the car. Dulcina Calvo was puffing and gasping in the crisp white air when Esteban Zaragosa rolled down the window and looked at her. Dulcina Calvo leaned over the window, poked her head out and said, I forgot to tell you earlier, that Happy New Year. Dulcina Calvo thought to herself, He cante all this way and not personally tell her Happy New Year. Esteban Zaragosa stood at attention, remembering the purpose of his visit to Ronda tonight. He blinked his dark eyes at her, a slight smile spreading under them like a river of falling stars. Happy New Year, that wasnt a massive message. Dulcina Calvo had never seen an Esteban Zaragosa so astute and warm even a little handsome. Dulcina Calvo was electrified. After the ck Audi pulled out of the neighborhood, she gaped, her whole body still tingling and tingling. Dulcina Calvo covered her forehead, Ah old mans teenage heart Dulcina Calvo had almost said yes. She wrapped herself in her down jacket and resumed walking, her cool fingers gently touching the lips he had kissed, which still felt warm. His heart felt like a bunch of bouncing deer. Upon arriving home, Dulcinas father and mother asked her where she had been, she didnt even know what she had said, ate a few bites of pizza, brushed her teeth and went inside her house. Lying under the warmth of her nket, she clutched her phone and wondered if she should tell Esteban Zaragosa her answer now. It cant be a bad feeling to be in a rtionship with Esteban Zaragosa . Although Esteban Zaragosa may have a bad temper, but he is handsome and Dulcina Calvo has to admit that he is a person of face. Not only does it not bother her when a handsome man kisses and hugs her without her permission, but when he flirts with her. If he were an ugly man, or a less obviously handsome man, Dulcina Calvo would have kicked him in the nuts. Yes, Dulcina Calvo is that shallow. Dulcina Calvo covered her burning face and crawled under the sheets toment: So useless how can I be conquered like this At this point, all I wanted to do was sing The phone rang and it was a message.N?velDrama.Org content. Im at the Hotel Medio Circulo in Ronda,e see me tomorrow at 10 a. m. with your answers. Dulcina Calvos heart skipped a beat. Hadnt Esteban Zaragosa returned to La Ciudad Santa? It was not safe to drive at this time of night. Dulcina Calvos heart beat much faster again when she thought she was at the hotel in Ronda. Shey down on the bed and wanted to call him immediately, but she thought that if she answered so quickly, would Esteban Zaragosa think she was waiting for his message? Or would she give Esteban Zaragosa the impression that she was good at catching up? I have heard Eleanora Pe?a say that with men you have to be desperate, the more you like them, the less you should hit them. An overly aggressive girl looks cheap. Dulcina Calvo, who had been in love but was no different from a novice, struggled for several minutes, watching the minutes tick by, and only when ten minutes had passed did she immediately pick up her cell phone and answer Esteban Zaragosa with just two words: Good evening. Esteban Zaragosa, who hade out of the bathroom, picked up the phone and saw the two words, and his thin lips curled up. Keep ying this game with him. Im sure shes lying in bed right now, losing sleep. Esteban Zaragosa was right, Dulcina Calvo was sleepless, holding her phone and looking at thest good night she had sent, thinking: Why isnt she answering? Esteban Zaragosa was the one who broke the ice tonight, so shouldnt he be the one who was most anxious? Shouldnt he be talking to her now, trying to win her over, trying to get an answer from her tomorrow that will satisfy him? Esteban Zaragosa is the one who started this mess, but he feels so calm and sure that he is going to win, while she, the persecuted one, is so excited that she cant sleep and wants to keep talking to him. Dulcina Calvo, is so little prickly, that this time she has to be reserved. In herst rtionship, she was too aggressive and Lzaro Morejn left her. So this time, be sure to take it in moderation. Chapter 336: Divorce papers, he has signed them Christmas Day, six oclock in the morning, and the uneven sound of firecrackers going off around The Vis at Repulse Bay. Adn Rouco stood by the floor-to-ceiling window with his cell phone, looking at Paulita, who was still sound asleep on the big bed. Santino Yepes had just gotten out of bed when he received the call: Hello, boss, good year. Adn Rouco replied indifferently and said, Tellwyer Pirro to prepare two divorce papers, the finer the terms, the better. Santino Yepes was taken aback, Ah, CHIEF, dont be impulsive, we havent found the woman yet, but the president cant let her get divorced like that, maybe the woman is still waiting somewhere for him to pick her up . Go and get ready. Adn Roucos tone was always calm and did not sound sad at all. Santino Yepes looked at the hung up phone, froze for a few seconds and thought, Its not very auspicious for awyer to draw up divorce papers on Christmas Day. But on second thought, it didnt feel right. Santino Yepes patted his head and remembered what Adn Rouco really intended. The boss wasnt trying to force his wife toe forward with this fake divorce, was he? Eight oclock in the morning at the Rouco family residence.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco leads Paulita back to the house. Paulita, sipping warm milk and rubbing her sleepy eyes, says in a milky voice: Grandpa, daddy woke me up in the early morning, Im very sleepy and I want to sleep. Sister Rouco caressed Paulitas little head and said with affection: Go upstairs if you want to sleep, Felipa, take the youngdy upstairs to bed. Yes, master. After Felipa took Paulita upstairs, Mr. Rouco looked up, sped his hands behind his back and said coldly, Didnt you say you werenting back to this house? Howe youre back after only a few days? I didnt invite you back. Adn Rouco dropped the kraft paper bag he was holding directly onto the coffee table in front of him and said, Ivee back, first of all, to bring Paulita and, secondly, to give this to you, please give it to Estre Berrocal. Mr. Roucos eyes twitched and his gaze fell on the kraft paper envelope, frowning as he asked, What is this? Adn Rouco said, without expression: The divorce papers, as you wish. Mr. Rouco frowned more: Do you want to divorce Estre Berrocal?. Adn Rouco looked at Sor with disdain: You dont want me to get a divorce? Now that I have even signed the papers, what is it that you dont like?. Mr. Rouco grabbed the tap of his cane and pursed his lips as he stared at him, as if trying to see something in his eyes, but the words I want a divorce were clearly written in Adn Roucos eyes. Are you really going to divorce Estre Berrocal? Didnt you leave everything for her before? How can you change your mind now?. If he had not known Adn Rouco well, Mr. Rouco would have felt heartless and heartless. Adn Roucos face was cold, devoid of all emotion, indifferent, so indifferent that the old man became a little exasperated. He sat on the edge of the sofa, his tone was a bit cynical, As you said, that was before, and I cant love only one woman in my life, I like Estre Berrocal yes, but cost me my future and the reputation of The Rouco family, Im not that inconsiderate. The old man was speechless for a moment, was Adn Rouco really an unfeeling bastard? The old man just felt strange, Didnt you see me forever for her two days ago? What are you doing now, boy, youre not trying to rip me off, trying to force that girl out with the divorce settlement, are you? Think what you want, I signed the papers anyway. You bastard For a moment, the old man could not understand what Adn Rouco was trying to do. After releasing the divorce papers, Adn Rouco did not linger much longer and said: Today I have a dinner party, those seven uncles are invited, have the sister-inw bring Dante and Paulita to attend. Every Christmas, Adn Rouco rarely visited the homes of his rtives, and even when he was on annual leave, he would find some random excuse to get away. Paulita, on the other hand, was very excited, since she was a little girl who liked to have fun, and because she could get lots of candy when she went to her rtives house on New Years Day. Adn Rouco was about to walk out the door when Olivia Montes came down the stairs and called out to him, Adn, are you back? Adn Rouco emitted an indifferent hmm, Sister-inw. You just got back from Christmas, why are you leaving, wouldnt it be nice to stay home with Paulita for a few more days?. I have to work. Adn Rouco was very brief. Wait, then. Olivia Montes ran to the table, poured herself a ss of sugar water and handed it to him: A ss of sugar water for Christmas, to sweeten the year. Have a few sips before you go. Adn Rouco looked at the sugar water and did not drink it, his tone was light: Im getting divorced, its not sweet. With those words, he turned and walked out the door. The old man and Olivia Montes froze. The old man pointed to his back with his cane and gasped, This bastard, whos he talking to? Dad, whats wrong? Who knows about him! He thinks one thing and does another. The old man opened the kraft paper bag on the table and saw that Adn Rouco had indeed signed the divorce papers. He asked, Do you really want a divorce? Looking at the terms of the divorce, each one of them was very clear, including Paulitas custody andpensation for Estre Berrocal, etc. Olivia Montes asked, Dad, are you saying that Adam is divorcing Estre?. Yeah, the bastard doesnt know what to think, just a few days ago he was arguing with me because of that girl, and now he wants a divorce as soon as his back is turned. The old man always felt there was something wrong. Olivia Montes was in a state of quiet exhration. It seems that Adn has finally had enough of Estre Berrocal. Ronda, 9 a. m. Dulcina Calvo is up early and dressed early, and Dulcinas father and mother wonder why the girl is not in bed today. Dulcina, were not going out to party today, your uncle and the others areing for lunch. Dulcina Calvo got dressed and said, Mom and Dad, I may not be home for lunch today. Do you have a date with a friend or ssmate?. Dulcina Calvo let out a hmmm: I have a ss reunion at noon. It was a soft lie. Dulcinas father and mother said nothing, but when Dulcina Calvo left the house, she thought to herself: At this hour, Esteban Zaragosa must not have had breakfast at the hotel, the Hotel Medio Circulo de Ronda is a small three-star hotel, the breakfast provided by the hotel must be unappetizing to Esteban Zaragosa, and he would probably dislike its unhygienic character, so she sneaked to the kitchen to get a thermos lunch box, and took ten freshly cooked pizzas with meat and capers, and put them in an ecological bag. As he walked out the door, he went so far as to say in a special way, Mom and Dad, Im leaving, Ill be backter. Dont worry, have a sip of sugar water before you leave. Dulcinas dad brought a ss of sugar water to Dulcina Calvos mouth, and she took a big sip before walking away happy. Chapter 337: I was hungry and wanted to eat …… Dulcina Calvo wanted to take the bus to the hotel, but she was afraid that the pizza in her lunch box would get cold if she waited too long for the bus, so she took a cab to the hotel. When he reached the door to Esteban Zaragosas room, he stood outside and took a deep breath for a minute before mustering the courage to knock on the door. She had not been so shy when she was with Lzaro Morejn, but now she was. Its just a rtionship, who hasnt fallen in love before. Esteban Zaragosa opened the door with damp hair, obviously he had just taken a shower in the morning. Good morning. When the door opened, Dulcina Calvo greeted him with a somewhat stiff smile. What a terrible and ufortable way to start the day. Esteban Zaragosa had a dry, white towel in his hand, nonchntly wiping his short, damp hair as he walked in and said, What time did you sleepst night? He nced aside at the time, half past nine. Does the fact that she didnt stay in bed this morning after sleeping in sotest night mean its enough to keep her excited for days? Dulcina Calvo stammered, I went to bed early, I went to bed right after texting you. This morning Was woken up by people at the party in the street. She said a little embarrassed, not daring to look Esteban Zaragosa in the eye. Hell knows she was clutching her phonest night, her brain excited until four in the morning before she fell asleep, waking up at six in the morning and picking it up again as soon as she woke up to see if I had texted her. When she applied her makeup this morning, she even used concealer to cover dark circles under her eyes. Normally, he sleeps like a pig, so theres no way hes going to have a problem with dark circles under his eyes.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa had made him lose sleep. Esteban Zaragosa doesnt say a word and doesnt tear it apart. Dulcina Calvo takes her lunch box out of the eco-friendly bag and says, I guess you havent had breakfast yet, my mother made more pizza this morning and said she was going to throw it away, she looked so sad. Esteban Zaragosas dark, sullen eyes gave him a look that seemed measured and mocking as he looked at the crystalline pizza in the lunchbox and raised an eyebrow, Something youre going to throw away before you remember to give it to me? Dulcina Calvo feared he would take it the wrong way, so she anxiously exined, No, Im looking at the pizza, my parents havent had breakfast yet, and Im sneaking it out the door, so if you dont like it, forget it, I havent had breakfast yet. He made a move to take the lunch box when the mansrge hand retrieved it, his eyes yful, Id love to eat it, but wheres the fork? Dulcina Calvo cried at her own stupidity; she had forgotten to bring a pair of forks. Ill go ask the hotel, they must have forks and can send them to She was about to get up when Esteban Zaragosa pulled her up and they both sat on the bed. Esteban Zaragosa looked her in the eye and said, Its not like this is a first star hotel, you ask the staff and by the time they bring the forks, this pizza will be cold. Then what? You feed me. Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched and she unconsciously asked, How? Esteban Zaragosa grabbed one of his little paws: With his hands. However, the pizza was one of the drier ones and it was easy to pick it up and eat it with your hands, only giving it to someone else was another matter. Why dont you eat it with your own hands? Esteban Zaragosa answered matter-of-factly: I have a cleanliness problem, Im afraid of getting dirty. But my hands are also full of millions of germs Dulcina Calvo murmured in a whisper, but in a matter-of-fact motion, she cupped a pizza and brought it to Esteban Zaragosas mouth. The pizza was not too big, not too small, and could be eaten in one bite. Just How did this man also stick his fingers in it! Dulcina Calvo blushed and shrugged her arm, and instead of letting go, Esteban Zaragosa mischievously used his hard teeth and nibbled on her soft fingertip. Tastes good. Dulcina Calvo blushed and did not know if she was referring to the pizza or to Ten slices of pizza, Esteban Zaragosa ate five and Dulcina Calvo five. What did Dulcina Calvo do with those five pieces? Three pieces were eaten by hand by Esteban Zaragosa and two pieces emmm. indescribable. Dulcina Calvo went to the bathroom to wash her hands and covered her face, which was so hot it exploded. Her mind was filled with Esteban Zaragosa pinning her to the bed, mouth to mouth Suddenly, a firm chest pressed behind her. The man stood behind her, leaned in and asked, Have you had enough? Dulcina Calvo wasnt really full, but she felt she couldnt let Esteban Zaragosa think she was too full, so she nodded inexpressively, Yes, and you? No. The mans hot breath, rolled to her ear, his thin lips touched her little ear once, lifted it in a muffled voice, Now Im hungry and I want something different. Dulcina Calvos little heart was shaken. Although they had had sex after drinking but this was not a good idea for such a sober morning, was it? Y today was the equivalent of their first official day in a rtionship, was it really okay to jump right in? Wouldnt it be too soon! And, besides, shes a little scared. Dulcina Calvo yed dumb for a moment, Well, then lets go out for some more breakfast, suddenly I want a sandwich. Well The man no longer gave her a chance to say anything else, kissed her and led her to the bed. For the first time Esteban Zaragosa did not want to scare her or give her any psychological shade, so he was patient and did not rush into his own catharsis, but gave her tenderness and licks without any haste. Dulcina Calvo, stunned by the kiss, shuddered in his arms and asked in a shaky little voice, Does it hurt? Esteban Zaragosas movements suddenly stopped and his dark eyes burned as he gazed at the girl beneath him. She was scared, but she didnt want to turn him down, but she was really scared. He was so anxious to sleep with her, but it was for that vile and dishonorable thought, how Dulcina Calvo such a good girl, if with someone not duplicate, but he was so anxious to make her heart only his, he had no other way to quick sess, the fastest way is to sleep with her. For a moment, he had made up his mind that today, no matter if she cried, scolded him, bit him, or punched him afterwards, he would sleep with her to the end. But she didnt cry, she didnt scold him, she didnt bite him, she just cowered in his arms, trembling like a puppy, wondering if it would hurt. Esteban Zaragosa suddenly could not bear to give up and did not dare to bite. For her own vile thoughts and unworthy desires. Esteban Zaragosa even despised herself for treating her so badly because of her own vile thoughts and unworthy desires. Esteban Zaragosa rolled onto his back, pulled her into his arms, smoothed her messy clothes, stroked her head and said, If you havent had enough, lets go out to eat. Dulcina Calvo was confused, hadnt she just said that she was going to eat her howe wasnt eating? Chapter 338: You’re my boyfriend! Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvos hand and led her out of the Hotel Medio Crculo, all the way Dulcina Calvo wanted to say something, she just lowered her face and looked at Esteban Zaragosa holding his big hand. Were they officially boyfriend and girlfriend now? But he didnt seem to say that. When she had met Lzaro Morejn, she had met a little, but then Lzaro Morejn had left her and had said that he had never said such an asshole thing as that she was his girlfriend. Dulcina Calvo was more than insecure and worried, although deep down she felt that Esteban Zaragosa was not that kind of person. That Dulcina Calvo was about to say something when Esteban Zaragosas cell phone message rang. The man picked up his phone and nced at it, and Dulcina Calvo also happened to see it; it was a message from Eleanora Pe?a. Dulcina Calvo bites her lip and frowns, You really added Eleanora Pena, didnt you?.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. That was a sour note. Esteban Zaragosa raises his eyebrows slightly: Didnt you rmend my information number to people? Since you rmended it, wouldnt I be disrespecting you by not adding it?. And he mes her! How dare this person! God knows how much Dulcina Calvo did not want to give Eleanora Pe?a Esteban Zaragosas information number. Its just that Eleanora Pe?a was her college friend and current roommate, and since Eleanora Pe?a paid most of the rent for the apartment they shared, if they didnt get along, she wouldnt be able to find a roommate for a while and rent would be a big problem if Eleanora Pe?a moved out. Dulcina Calvo elbowed him in the mouth and whispered, If someone adds you, you add someone else? Dont all you men reject beautiful women? The more I hear this, the more sour I find it. But the more acidic Dulcina Calvos tone became, the morefortable Esteban Zaragosas heart became. Jealous? Dulcina Calvo pulled her hand away and said in a joking tone, No, Im not. One snorted and ran out to the front. Esteban Zaragosas mouth ticked and, without even looking at Eleanora Pe?as message, he simply deleted the dialog box, locked the phone and put it in his coat pocket. When he reached the girl, Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo in his arms and, seeing that the tip of her nose was red from the cold, he frowned slightly and scolded her: What are you doing running in this cold, stay in my arms. Dulcina Calvo said she wasnt cold, but she moved honestly in Esteban Zaragosas arms, her eyes drooping with shyness and joy. But on second thought, Dulcina Calvo suddenly realized a terrible question and asked, Youre not with me to get close to Eleanora Pena, are you? Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand and pped him on the forehead. Oh that hurts! Esteban Zaragosa looked coldly at her little face, What are you thinking? Dulcina Calvo brushed her lips in disbelief: Its not that it never happened to me. When I was in college, I had a lot of love letters from my male ssmates. Esteban Zaragosas face darkened at this. But the next moment, Dulcina Calvo smiled a sly, bright smile at him, But they were all directed at Eleanora Pe?a, I was in the same dorm as Eleanora Pe?a, so everyone was doing me favors, even bringing me breakfast and then asking me about Eleanora Pe?a. Having said that, Dulcina Calvo dropped her little face in some dismay and said, somewhat dejectedly, I thought it was because I was charming that I attracted so many male students, but it turned out that they were all using me as a springboard. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her exposed white cor and wanted to kiss it. Instead, he ended up pulling the ck cashmere scarf from his own neck and wrapped it around Dulcina Calvos neck. Its so hot. Dulcina Calvo sighed. Esteban Zaragosa had turned her into a small ball of dough, with her small, round, palm-sized face almost half closed, revealing only a pair ofrge, dark, luminous eyes. I should be d those people dont have an eye. Dulcina Calvos ears were covered by the handkerchief and Esteban Zaragosas voice was not too loud when he said this, so Dulcina Calvo did not hear, Huh? Esteban Zaragosa just gazed at her with a deep look, wrapping his arms around the soft, slender waist of the girl in front of him and weing her to his chest as he said in a deep voice, From now on, you can only attract me to a man. Dulcina Calvos little face turned red. She was eager to tell Esteban Zaragosa that she was no beauty to attract the opposite sex. Her ebony eyes rolled for quite a while before she finally plucked up the courage to look directly at him and ask, Am I now considered your girlfriend? For Esteban Zaragosa, there was a serious error of logic in the question posed by Dulcina Calvo. What does it mean to be considered, yes is yes, no is no, there is no ambiguity in rtions with Esteban Zaragosa. The man leaned over, his eyes fixed on her small face, and said a serious and very grave word: Yes. So, are we already a couple of sorts?. Dulcina Calvo bluntly threw out a second question. Esteban Zaragosa felt very ufortable answering such stupid questions, but since the girl was so insecure, he didnt mind answering her clearly to give her his opinion. Yes, all my time today, its all yours. Dulcina Calvo let out a huge sigh of relief and, at the same time, sweetness and emotion leapt into her heart. A sweetness that I had never had with Lzaro Morejn. Because when I was in love with Lzaro Morejn it was more of a desire than a crush. Being in love was a matter of two, but when she was with Lzaro Morejn, she had never been affirmed in her identity by Lzaro Morejn, and Lzaro Morejn had never recognized her as decisively as Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo stood on tiptoe, wrapped her small arms around his neck, craned her neck to give him a quick sloppy kiss on the lips and said, I still dont know if I like you, but dont worry, youve been very good to me, Ill try to like you and Ill try to be with you! Esteban Zaragosa was not only disgusted to hear this, but it made him a little helpless tough. When had he ever chased a woman backwards? Or a woman he might not have liked for a while? Esteban Zaragosa questioned, If someone else was so nice to you today, would you try to like them and try to be with them too? Seeing her frozen for several seconds without being able to give an answer, Esteban Zaragosa became inwardly angry. But then he looked into the innocent eyes and overwhelmed expression of the girl in front of him, Esteban Zaragosa felt only a little helplessness. How could he have fallen in love with such a small log? Esteban Zaragosa kept walking and Dulcina Calvo followed him, biting her tongue for quite a while before muttering, How should I know what, I am not Eleanora Pe?a, I am courted by so many people every day, and I am not going to say no to someone who is kind to me, who takes the initiative and who is so nice. The corners of Esteban Zaragosas mouth twitched. This girl was clearly ttering him, but why was he half-happy? Esteban Zaragosa pulled her and asked, What if I like Eleanora Pe?a too?. No! Dulcina Calvo tly refused. Chapter 339: Adam wants to divorce her! Esteban Zaragosa deliberately conned her, Why not, since you dont like me now and Im nice to you, but that doesnt stop me from liking someone else, why not? Dulcina Calvo kept shaking her head and stubbornly said, No means no, youre my boyfriend! How can you like any other girl but me?. Esteban Zaragosa watched her fury with a slight, loving smile in his eyes. Dulcina Calvo, unable to understand him, said: If you like Eleanora Pe?a, lets break up! Esteban Zaragosa blushed coldly, Dont ever say the word break again. But you like Eleanora Pe?a again. I dont like Eleanora Pe?a, thats just a guess. Dulcina Calvo said with a dominant little voice: Hypotheses are not allowed either. The smile under the mans deep-set eyes deepened, Then no such dull assumptions in the future.N?velDrama.Org content. Even now, Dulcina Calvo didnt like him enough, but she was possessive of him, and that was enough. He was in no hurry, she was his, and now it was as if he had surrounded a piece ofnd and marked it with an owner, so that even if others coveted it, they would have to stop thinking about it. On the street, decked out for New Years Eve, Esteban Zaragosa hugged his little girl, kissed her forehead and said in a muted voice, I am yours, yes, but you must remember that you are mine too. Dulcina Calvo wrapped her small arms around his neck and nodded earnestly, Yes, I will be your bride with all my heart. He promised her the same thing he promised his teacher: I will study hard. Esteban Zaragosa liked it so much that his heart burst intoughter and fireworks. Florence, eight oclock in the morning. Estre Berrocal has been awake all night, standing by the window with two dark circles under her eyes, looking out at the crowd of people in the street below, feeling lonely and alone. It was Christmas Day, a very busy day in the countrys customs. If I had been in the Holy City, I would have been taking Paulita on a candy walk with Adn Rouco. But such a pretty picture was now a luxury for her. Estre Berrocal sat on the thick carpet by the window, looking at the clock hanging on the wall and calcting that it must be around three or four oclock in the afternoon in La Ciudad Santa. I wonder what Adam is doing, is he trick-or-treating with Paulita? Estre Berrocal was lying there in a daze when suddenly her cell phone rang. It was an anonymous call. But Estre Berrocal could guess that it was Mr. Rouco. Hi, its me. Dad. Roberto Rouco was silent for a moment and said: There is something I want to talk to you about. Estre Berrocal could hear the seriousness in Roberto Roucos tone and gasped, What is? You are rted to Adam by blood, that can never be erased, and even if you go to Florence, you are still the stray bloodline of The Rouco family. You and Adams business Dad what do you mean? Estre Berrocals heartbeat, getting more and more disheveled and disorganized. Roberto Rouco pursed his lips: Adn has decided to divorce you. The divorce papers, here with me, the word he has signed. Estre Berrocal, with the phone in her hand, her heart stuttered and sank to the bottom. Tears, in an instant, welled up in her eyes Adam are you really going to divorce me? Estre Berrocals ears were ringing as if a million airnes were flying over her head, she could barely hear the outside world, only one voice was bombarding her head. Adam Rouco had signed the divorce papers! Chapter 340: I’m venting to you Ronda, 4 p. m. It had gotten dark early in the winter, but since it was Christmas, the streets were full of revelers. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo walk hand in hand through the vige streets, Dulcina Calvo has Esteban Zaragosas ck cashmere scarf around her neck, and even with the asional cold breeze, she doesnt feel cold. Ronda did not have much to offer, so they had lunch at one of the restaurants in town before returning to the hotel for the afternoon. Dulcina Calvo was undecided, wondering if she should go home now. As I was thinking about it, the phone rang. The caller ID was none other than his mother. Hi, Mom. Dulcina, is your ss reunion over yet? Your uncle hasnt left yet, hes waiting for you toe back for dinner tonight, do you want your father to pick you up? Dulcina Calvo said, No, no, Ill be hometer. Esteban Zaragosa, who had overheard the conversation, said in a cold voice, Are you so ufortable with me that you lie to your mother about a ss reunion? But my mother now believes that you are Lazaro Morejon and that we are now officially together, so it wouldnt be good for her to get the wrong idea, I want to find an opportunity to exin it to my parents. Dulcina Calvo looked at him in silence, Esteban Zaragosa was still cold, Dulcina Calvo was the most critical of all and immediately reached out a small white paw and poked Esteban Zaragosas big hand, only for the man to take it in his own. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her coldly, Doing what?. Dulcina Calvo tilted her little face and winked, Im groping you. Dulcina Calvo had a naturally pretty face, and even with such a serious and even poor ingratiation technique, it was hard to be offended. Esteban Zaragosas heart skipped a beat, he leaned over, looked at her with burning eyes and spoke in a deep voice: Is a simple pout enough? Dulcina Calvo thought she had a very difficult boyfriend. His eyes rolled like a hamsters and, after a furtive nce around to make sure he didnt know anyone else was there, he threw his arms around her neck and pulled her up to kiss him. But Esteban Zaragosa was so tall, especially when the man was deliberately uncooperative, that Dulcina Calvo could not even kiss him. After Dulcina Calvo tried several times, but the man kept looking at her coldly, she lost her patience, let go, turned around and snorted, Now Im angry too! The corner of Esteban Zaragosas mouth curved and he pulled her back, taking the nape of her neck in hisrge hands and lifting her up to kiss her. Dulcina Calvo leaned back until her neck ached and closed her eyes, not enjoying the kiss. A silent sigh of relief: Esteban Zaragosa is very tall. It wasnt until Dulcina Calvo was out of breath that the man released her, but still holding the back of her neck, his forehead resting gently on hers, he spoke in a muffled voice, Will you stay with me tonight? Dulcina Calvo blushed a little, But I already told my mother Id be hometer and my uncle is still at my house Im heading back to The Holy City first thing in the morning. Hearing Esteban Zaragosas maic voice, Dulcina Calvo couldnt bear to say no, but what would she say if her parents asked her if she didnt stay out for the night? Or Ill be back in The Holy City soon after New Years Eve, okay?.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. Esteban Zaragosas eyes shone with a tinge of patience and darkness. I will return to The Holy City in the morning, and the day after tomorrow I leave for Italy. To Italy? What are you going to do in Italy? When are youing back? Doing academic study, I guess Ill be abroad most of the month. Dulcina Calvo muttered, Thats too long. Hmm. The man reached up and cupped his little cheeks, Come on, Ill take you home. As much as he wanted to stay with her a little longer, he wasnt sure he could contain himself if he left her out there tonight. I had just started a rtionship and didnt want to scare her off yet. When Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her hand and moved forward, Dulcina Calvo suddenly wrapped her arms around his waist from behind. The girls face pressed against her back as she suggested in a shy whisper, How about I tell my mother another lie?. A warm current flowed through Esteban Zaragosas heart. Esteban Zaragosa had driven to Ronda the night before just to see her this time, because not only would he not see her for a long time, but he wouldnt be able to contact her But now that he had met her, he felt greedy. When Dulcina Calvo saw that he didnt say anything, her little head rubbed against his back and she asked softly, Ill tell my mom were going to a party tonight for the ss reunion, okay? As soon as the words were out of his mouth, a familiar middle-aged voice suddenly appeared, Dulcina? Dulcina, its Dulcina, isnt it? Dulcina Calvo shuddered with fear and the hand holding Esteban Zaragosa by the waist immediately released her. He turned his head to look, Uncle Loreto, good year. Uncle Loreto smiled and said, Good New Year, Dulcina is getting prettier and prettier! Dulcina Calvo had a smile on her face, Well, Tio Loreto, if theres nothing else, Ill leave you. Is he your boyfriend? Ah no no, a friend, a normal friend. Dulcina Calvo pulled Esteban Zaragosa and hurried away. As she ran into a more secluded alley, Dulcina Calvo leaned against the wall and cocked her head to one side for a moment. Im d I didnt catch up with him, how I ran into him, if he had gone to my house and told me off it would have been a disaster. To Loreto, who lived above his house in the same neighborhood, was a regr neighborhood gossip, and was especially fond of making up stories. Ordinary friends? Whose ordinary friend are you?. Esteban Zaragosa pressed his small body against the wall. Dulcina Calvos scalp tingled, Im afraid Ill go home and tell my parents nonsense, not that I dont want to admit you. The phone rang again, it was Dulcinas mother urging her to go home. Dulcina Calvo takes a deep breath and picks up the phone. Dulcina, why arent you home yet, when are youing home? Im ready to fry. Mom, I I was dragged to a party by my ssmates, they said an all-night party, and Im noting back tonight. After saying that, he unconsciously went to look at Esteban Zaragosas expression, who was indifferent and seemed to have little reaction. Why dont youe back again? In this your uncle is still at home, you told your ssmates you had guests at home Dulcina Calvo covered her ears with one hand and put the phone away, Hello ? Mom can you hear me? I cant hear you The KTV is too noisy bad signal Im hanging up Esteban Zaragosa looked at her suspiciously, Youre a good liar, you dont lie much when you take time off with me, do you? Dulcina Calvo felt aggrieved and ttened her mouth, I lied to keep youpany, you dont like me lying so much, so Im leaving. Go where? Esteban Zaragosa pulled her in and hugged her. Im going home. The man frowned slightly, If you have told a lie, keep it up, didnt your teacher teach you not to be half-hearted?. Dulcina Calvo tilted her face to meet the mans mocking, casual gaze, thinking that Esteban Zaragosa was a sly old fox. Esteban Zaragosa lifted her up on his shoulders: Since you are so eager to spend the night with me, I will fulfill your dream. Dulcina Calvo punched him in the back with her small hands, Who wants to spend the night with you! Put me down Esteban Zaragosa you big idiot I regret it! I dont want to stay with you! Chapter 341： Will you come to Florence to see me? It was 8 p. m. in Florence when Estre Berrocal received a fax from Sr. Estre Berrocal has been sitting by the window for more than ten hours without a drop of rice since she received the call from the old man at eight oclock in the morning. The fax machine rang twice and two divorce papers came out. She gently stroked the signature where Adn Rouco had signed it, and her tears fell fast and furiously, one by one, over the signature, dripping some ink from the pen. The divorce papers were in herp for who knows how long, Estre Berrocal never intended to sign them. When she learned that she was rted to Adn by blood, it was clear that she was willing to divorce, but why did she hesitate to sign when Adn Rouco signed without any problems? In just a few months of marriage, it seems that he and Adn Rouco have gone from a passionate romance to a long life together. In Florence it snows at night. She looked out the window and remembered that snowy day in the Holy City when Adam Rouco carried her on his back, walking through the snow, his hair white. How is it possible for them to get divorced in the blink of an eye when they still have such wonderful images before their eyes? The Holy City, 2am. Did you find out the old mans fax address? Not yet, but it should be soon. Santino Yepes stares at technicians staying up all night looking for fax IP addresses. Adn Rouco stands at the floor-to-ceiling window of his studio as it snows again outside. Its snowing and cold, I wonder if its the same cold in Estre. Adn Rouco is slightly drunk after a ss of brandy and is in a slightly better mood. He found several drawings by Estre Berrocal in the bookstore. Its the way hes sitting at his desk working with his framed sses on. She has also painted herself in it, lying in front of him, holding a brush, her eyes looking at him, in a warm and serene scene. When this picture was painted , he was surprised that he knew nothing about it. Adn Rouco was putting the drawings away on the bookshelf when a travel book suddenly fell on the carpet.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. He frowned slightly and bent down to pick up the copy of Up at the Vi at his feet, from which a few sticky notes had be detached. When Adn Rouco picked up the sticky note and put it back in the book, he saw something written on the back of the note, along with the form for calcting distances. Fixing her eyes on him, her forehead suddenly jumped. is the distance from the Holy City to Florence. The book is a record of the people and sights of Florence, and the writing on the back of these post-it notes was left by Estre Berrocal Estre in Florence? Adam Roucos brow furrowed deeply and he anxiously flipped through a couple more post-it notes, behind which was written the phrase. Adam na, will youe to Florence to see me? Adn Roucos eyes snapped open and he turned to leave the studio. As he walks out the door, he calls out to Santino Yepes, Book me the fastest ticket to Florence! Florence? Thedy could be in One of the technicians located the address and told Santino Yepes, I have it, it was faxed to the Follenrosa center, but its going to take a little time to find out exactly where it is. Santino Yepes sighed in relief and said on the other end of the phone, Boss, the woman is really in Florence, Im going to book the fastest flight right now. Adn Rouco drives the Spyker on the dark highway. I dont know if it was because of my recent bad mood or because I was too anxious, but my stomach began to hurt violently. He gritted his teeth, a cold sweat breaking out on his back from the pain, but he still had no intention of stopping. He covered his stomach with one hand and gripped the steering wheel with the other, while his dark eyes stared sternly at the sign at the top of the road, two thousand meters from the airport. The throttle is squeezed tighter and the Spyker almost floats at high speed. At 3 a. m., Roberto Rouco was awakened by a phone call from the hospital. Hello? Is this Mr. Roberto Rouco? Your son Adn Rouco has been in a traffic ident on the airport highway and is in the emergency room, please go to the Peoples Hospital immediately. Peoples Hospital, outside the emergency room. How did the ident happen? The police reported that Mr. Adn Rouco crashed into the airport highway guardrail, no other vehicle rammed him from behind and hit him, he must have made a maneuvering error, when he was found he was carrying a hand on his stomach, most likely due to stomach pains and the speed of the car that caused the crash. Roberto Roucos brow furrowed deeply and his palms were slightly damp as he gripped his cane tightly. It finally dawned on him that Adn Rouco had deliberately said he wanted to divorce Estre Berrocal, guessing that he would fax the divorce papers to Estre Berrocal. And now Adn Rouco must also have discovered where Estre Berrocal is. How not to understand the real reason for Adn Roucos car ident? The fact that is not enough. A nurse came out of the emergency room and Mr. Rouco was quick to ask: How is my son?. Mr. Rouco, dont worry, Mr. Adn is not in any serious condition, his condition is still stable, the doctors are still inside for a consultation, which is expected to be over in an hour. Roberto Roucos heart, which had been hanging in his throat, finally dropped a little. At 5 a. m., the man in the hospital bed woke up. The first thing he felt was a sharp pain in his head. Adam? Youre finally awake, how are you feeling? Jerold Roucos brow furrowed as he listened to Sr. Mr. Rouco could not identify Adn Rouco with Jerold Rouco, especially if Jerold Rouco was deliberately disguised. What Jerold Rouco did not expect was that after all this time he woulde out again, surprisingly again in the context of Adam Roucos car ident. Could it be that Adn Rouco was only able to leave when there was a violent impact on his body? A room full of doctors consulted him to make sure there was nothing unusual about his health before leaving. Roberto Rouco sat down on the edge of the bed and said with a sigh, Since you cant leave the girl that much, whether youre rted or not, Im not going to stop you. There was a dark glint in Jerold Roucos eyes. After the disappearance of Lorenzo Rouco, although he was temporarily blocked in the body of Adn Rouco, he was able to clearly know all the recent events of Adn Rouco C Jerold Rouco hid the coldness and hostility in his eyes and said, Dad, since Estre Berrocal and I are cousins, we cant be together. If my second aunt were to make our rtionship public, not only I, but also the Rouco family and the Rouco Group would be ruined by public opinion. The matter of the divorce is something I have already decided. The old man no longer understood, But dont you intend to divorce that girl to find out her whereabouts for me? Dad, for me its incest to be with Estre Berrocal. I have to think of you, Paulita and the whole Rouco Group, even if I dont think of myself. The old man looked at him half-heartedly, You have you really thought about this?. Yes, I am officially divorcing Estre Berrocal. Jerold Rouco spoke in a firm tone. Without Estre Berrocal, Adn Rouco will never be seen again After that, he is the dominant personality of all! Chapter 342 ： Will you be happy if I sign? Afternoon in Florence, at two oclock in the afternoon. Estre Berrocal grabbed her pen and tried several times, unable to get the pen on the signature paper. The divorce agreement even included severance pay, and Adn Rouco had actually decided to divorce her. She may have been the passive one in the rtionship, but this time, when Adn Rouco did initiate the divorce, she could no longer submit to him. Divorce meant that there would be no more Adam Rouco for so many boring days, and that any woman by his side could never be her. Estre Berrocal wiped away her tears, picked up her cell phone and plucked up the courage to make a call.N?velDrama.Org holds ? this. It is night in Florence, but it is morning in the Holy City. Jerold Rouco, who turned up after suffering a traffic ident, received Florences call with a cold gleam in his eye. He tly refused to listen to the call. Estre Berrocal grabbed the phone, the tears she had stopped shedding couldnt help but wet her eyes again as they fell fast and furiously after hearing the busy tone of a rejected call. Adam refused to answer his calls Was he angry? At her for leaving without saying goodbye? If not that, deeper reasons Estre Berrocal cant think of. Had he made the decision to divorce her and not even bothered to take a phone call? But even if she divorced, I wanted to hear her voice. If she signed and faxed the divorce papers now, she knew very well that even if she did not return to The Holy City, with the position and power of The Rouco family in The Holy City, Adn Rouco could divorce herpletely without any problem. It is clear that Estre Berrocal is a very respectful and sensitive person and does not usually call a second time to people who have refused to listen to her calls once. But , since it was Adn Rouco on the other end, she preferred to lie to herself, telling herself over and over again that maybe it was an ident, maybe it was a slip of the tongue by Adn Rouco, or maybe she refused to answer because it was a strange call. With that thought, Estre Berrocal got a runny nose and sent a text message. The text message was simple and concise C Adam, its Star. After sessfully sending the text message, Estre Berrocal did not expect an immediate call. The heart, for the most part, is cold. On one asion, when she left him without saying goodbye, he kept looking for her until he found her. But this time, he wouldnt reallye looking for her, refusing to ask her even if he knew where she was at the moment. But if you get too attached to someone, you unconsciously think of all contingencies. Estre Berrocal thought that it was close to nine in the morning in the Holy City and that perhaps Adn Rouco was still sleeping and had not received the call or seen the message he had sent. So he sat on the carpet, looking at his phone, and waited ten more minutes. In those ten minutes, she felt like the moment she sat down in front of theputer to check her results in the entrance exam year, excited, lost, anxious and consoled herself countless times. Adn Rouco has not yet replied to the message, let alone called. No longer caring about all the supposed decency and pride, he picked up his phone and called back. This time, he even slowed his breathing unconsciously during the wait. Out of fear, Adn Rouco again refused to listen. The phone rang for a long, long time, and just as Estre Berrocals heart was about to hit rock bottom, the call was answered. She became very happy, like a child who has been crying for a long time and suddenly gets candy, and said anxiously: Adam, why did you only answer the phone? Ive been waiting for you for a long time, I Im in Florence, Florence is Florence Im sorry I didnt tell you before Before she finished apologizing, the man on the other side spoke calmly and reassuringly, You dont have to give me so many exnations, now that you are gone, it will be good for you and for me, and for The Rouco family. Estre Berrocal froze and, in a thick nasal voice, choked, Adam Im sorry . are you still mad at me? Even though we were blood rtives I never wanted to leave you. I only agreed to Dads arrangement to avoid the recent publicity I was afraid that Shoshana Duque would scream about it and so. I never wanted to divorce you At this point, all decency and pride are worthless, just do not want to lose such a nice and pleasant Adam Rouco. But the Adam Rouco on the other end of the line was not moved at all, and his voice remained calm and unperturbed as he interrupted her sobs. But if we dont get divorced and Shoshana Duque shakes up our rtionship, everyone will vilify us, even Paulita, and The Rouco family and the Rouco group will face an unprecedented crisis, do you really want the situation to be like this? I Estre Berrocal froze with the question, but what surprised her even more is that she did not expect that, one day, Adn Rouco would ask her so rhetorically. Adn Roucos words were not selfish, but they left his feelingspletely out of his consideration. He thought of the Rouco family, of the Rouco Group, of Paulita, even of his own situation without giving the slightest thought to his feelings. It was as if she really had been abandoned by him, even if she hated to admit the fact that it might be true. Tears,ing to the surface. Her fingers paled as she gripped the phone tightly, But you said . that if the world ended, youd take me to the safest ce. Over the phone, the man said in a particrly glib way, Do you believe the love words and the what ifs that men say when they are in love? There was even mockery in that tone, to put it delicately. Estre Berrocal had never expected such sarcasm from Adn Rouco, and taking a deep breath, she finally closed her eyes and asked, Would you be happy if I signed? If you sign, none of us will be harmed, and I willpensate you to thest cent of thepensation you want. Compensation? Has their rtionship dwindled to the point where they have begun to settle for money? Adn Rouco seems to dismiss a beggar. Adam Rouco, Im not so impartial, and its true that I might be foolish enough to do the Fall of the Whale for you, but now, I kind of hate you. The mans thin lips curved, Do you hate me? Do you hate me because I mentionpensation? Estre Berrocal, red-eyed, shook her head with a bitter smile, Its just that I thought it was so important to you, but in the end I found out it was just my opinion. Adn Rouco, on the other end of the phone, didnt seem to want to talk to her more than he should, so he said, Whatever you want, ask for it, its better for both of us if we leave this marriage. If I were not Adn Rouco of The Rouco Family, or Adn Rouco of the Rouco Group, all the loving talk Ive had with you would be nothing more than a joke. If I lose all this, where can I take you to escape to?. Estre Berrocal covered her lips tightly, not wanting her sobs to be heard by Adn Rouco on the other end of the line. It is very humiliating. Not wanting to say another word, he hurriedly hung up the phone. Staring at the reflection of himself in the ss table, tears streaming down his face, he hooked his lips softly, ironic to the core. It turns out that the love she believed to be as important as her life was nothing more than a figment of her imagination alone. For Adn Rouco, she is the most insignificant inparison with the Rouco family and the Rouco Group. She was still foolish enough to think that she had suddenly left The Holy City toe to Florence, that Adam Rouco would be anxious not to find her, that she wouldnt be able to sleep at night, that she would miss a thousand things as much as she did But now he realized that Adn Rouco was desperate for him to leave The Holy City for good. Chapter 343 ： A man’s mouth, a deceitful ghost. In the room, after Jerold Rouco hung up the phone, Clementina Orihu entered with her bodyguard carrying a nutritional soup. Do you know how long Ive been waiting for you? That Adam Rouco wouldnt even let me near your body, and even with a whole circle of hypnotists and psychologists I couldnt do anything against him! But now its good that youreing out again, and now that Estre Berrocal is far away, in Florence, we are even less of a threat! Jerold Rouco grabbed his phone and halfy down on his hospital bed, his face cold and expressionless: I want to be alone for a while. Clementina Orihu, who has always been ady, doesnt let herself be called at will and frowns: Hey! You asked me toe here! What do you mean, Jerold Rouco? You havent suddenly changed your mind and dont want to divorce Estre Berrocal again, have you? Jerold Rouco looked up, his cold eyes fixed on her, his thin lips spat two insensitive words. Out. You! Dont forget! I saved you in the first ce! If it werent for me! Would you have floated away? You would have been imprisoned by Adam Rouco for the rest of your life, Im afraid! You are too noisy, get out. Jerold Roucos voice was colder. Alfonso Calvillo, the bodyguard following Clementina Orihu, stepped forward from behind: Dont talk to ourdy! If ourdy had not saved you at sea, you would already be dead. Jerold Rouco paid no attention. Clementina Orihu gritted her teeth and held her breath: Forget it, for the sake of your injury, I wont bother with you. But Im telling you, youre my man. Alfonso Calvillo,e on. Alfonso Calvillo gave a fierce look to the expressionless Jerold Rouco and turned to follow Clementina Orihu out of the room. The phone rang again and the caller ID was Estre Berrocal. Jerold Rouco picked up, If its to say something redemptive Before the words came out of his mouth, Estre Berrocal, who was there, cried andughed: Adn Rouco, I promise you a divorce. I will make it up to you, now Are you happy? She seemed a little drunk. Jerold Rouco didnt have to ask to guess that Estre Berrocal must have been getting drunk at the time. However, when he heard the answer he desired, his heart thudded violently. He raised a hand to cover his chest area and his brow furrowed. Was it Adn Rouco who sensed it? Florence, in a bar on the street. Estre Berrocal sits by the floor-to-ceiling window, drinking the strongest wine and tasting the most heartbreaking spices. It was dark outside, and the street lights were spilling out, the stars were beautiful, but right now, she was not in the mood to enjoy the beautiful wine. She lifted her ss, swirling the sweet, clear, but strong cocktail it contained. The cocktail, which had been brightly colored and beautifullyyered, became a murky mess as it swirled and melted, and she copsed on the table, cocking her head to one side and staring at him, smiling bitterly as tears slowly welled at the corners of her eyes. Its all gone Adam is gone Paulita is gone too Why is this . After the death of his father, he thought he had lost his only family, but three yearster he returned from France and God gave him an unexpected surprise. So the lovely Paulita, who turned out to be the daughter of her surrogate at the time, thought herself lucky because at the same time she fell in love with the father of her child and formed a happy family that was the envy of others. But in the blink of an eye, how did all this beauty, this happiness, suddenly disappear? Adn Rouco was so intent on divorcing her that she was far from worthy in the eyes of the Rouco family and the Rouco Group. A ck LINCOLN is parked on the corner of a dark night street in Florence. Mr. Andreo, is it really possible that the girl you met on the ne is ourdy? Could it be that you were in too much of a hurry to find the youngdy and misidentified her? Andreo Fanta half leaned back on the leather sofa of the car seat, closed his eyes, remembered the girl who had sat next to him on the ne crying a few days earlier and spoke slowly, No, she looks like her mother when she was young. So, are we going to go see her now? She probably doesnt know us, would it be too rough to go like this? Andreo Fanta opened his eyes and said, Think of it as a chance encounter. When he met her on the ne that day, Andreo Fanta put a miniature tracker in her bag. The assistant, Cidro Borja, got out of the car and went to the back to open the door for Andreo Fanta. Andreo Fanta got out of the car and headed straight for the bar down the street. Whether it is or not, a DNA test will tell you. Estre Berrocal got very drunk and cried for a long time on the table. A middle-aged man approached her and grabbed her shoulder with his huge, rough hand. Estre Berrocal was annoyed and pped it away without looking back. Go The man ignored her and continued to tease her, saying nasty things to her, Miss, so lonely, why dont you have a night of fun with me and Ill blow you up into the clouds. Estre Berrocal took a big gulp of wine to her mouth and turned her head to spray it directly in the mans face, Get out of here!. Angrily, the man wiped his face and cursed, Shit! Bitch! He was about to grab Estre Berrocals hair when her wrist was intercepted in mid-air by arge, strong hand. The man turned around to re at the man who had spoiled his day, and Cidro Borja snapped his wrist at once and told the man in a middle voice, Get out! The man screams in pain, grabs his dislocated hand and runs away in a hurry. Estre Berrocal looked at Cidro Borja and cried even more, going straight into Cidro Borjas arms, Adam its you. I knew you woulde to Florence to find me . Adam dont divorce me ok Cidro Borja was terrified and had nowhere to put his hands, Mr. Andreo, this this dy seems to be drunk. Andreo Fanta instructed, Put it in the car. Yes, Mr. Andreo. For a short distance, Estre Berrocal grabbed and hit Cidro Borja, who was defenseless, but did not dare to resist. After all, this could well be the seconddy of the Fanta family! Barely, Estre Berrocal slumped into the leather seat in the back, suddenly in a warm andfortable ce, she cowered like a kitten and murmured, as the tears continued to flow, staining the leather seat. Andreo Fanta sat down next to her and reached out arge hand to hold her head on his shoulder so that she could leanfortably against him. As soon as Estre Berrocal touched the broad shoulders and warm chest, she unconsciously thought that the man beside her was the one she had longed for. She clung to Andreo Fantas neck and cried, I know I shouldnt me you I shouldnt hate you but I love you so much . how can you say divorce when you say divorce.. Adam Rouco I miss you so much I think when Im sitting when Im lying down when Im asleep why didnt youe to Florence to take me home Why didnt youe Getting no response, he shook the mans neck hard. He made a gesture of bitterness and muttered, Mouths of men, cheating ghosts theyre all cheats! Youre all big liars! Cidro Borja looked in the rearview mirror, wiping his sweat. Andreo Fanta, however, spoke with unusual calm: Find out all his identities and that Adam Rouco hes talking about. Yes, Mr. Andreo. But Mr. Andreo, are we going to take her back now?C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Go ahead, make a gic match. Chapter 344 ： A dear brother fell from the sky. Inside an exclusive private hospital in Florence. Estre Berrocal is drowsy and asleep, without the slightest awareness of her surroundings. When will the results of theparison be avable? At the earliest tomorrow afternoon, Mr. Andreo has the assurance that I will inform him as soon as I have the results. On the way back, Cidro Borja looked in the rearview mirror at the girl carrying Andreo Fanta on her shoulder and sneered, Mr. Luckily we are not bad guys. But Mr. Andreo, this drunk girls reaction is very simr to Miss Ciri. Andreo Fanta narrowed his dark eyes and looked at the girl sleeping soundly on his shoulder, unattended. Coincidentally, Miss Ciri is also in Florence, I have sent many people to look for Miss Ciri, Mr. Andreo can be sure that you will see Miss Ciri tomorrow night at thetest. Andreo can be sure that he will see Miss Ciri tomorrow night at thetest. The corners of Andreo Fantas mouth tightened, and a hint of warmth and reassurance crept into his eyes. The girl, who was leaning on his shoulder, arched in his arms and murmured: Im cold Adam Hug The corners of Cidro Borjas mouth twitched; no one else had the audacity to be so pouty with Mr. Andreo, except Miss Ciri. This girl, perhaps, is really the daughter of the Fanta family! Andreo Fanta held out the car nket to Estre Berrocal: Are you still cold?. Well much better Adam you are so warm , said Estre Berrocal with a giggle. She was drunk, and in her eyes and in her heart, she was all Adam Rouco. Obviously thest person to think about is that man Who is Adn Rouco? Estre Berrocal gave a silly but sweet smile with her eyes closed: Its my husband ! Oh its ex-husband me . I hey I just divorced him. Why did you divorce him if you couldnt get over it? Estre Berrocal thought of sadness and ttened her mouth in resignation: It was he who wanted to divorce me. I didnt want to but why didnt he love me anymore? He said he would always be by my side but why was he the one who let me go first? Andreo Fanta gave a slightly derisive chuckle, Then it seems weve both met someone who doesnt keep his promises. Andreo Fanta looked over his shoulder at the unconscious girl and felt, more and more, that this girl was his own sister. But thats okay, if youre really from The Fanta Family, Ill help you tie that Adam Rouco to you and leave him at your disposal. Estre Berrocal has passed out from drunkenness. Andreo Fanta looked out the window into the harsh winter darkness and spoke in a gravelly voice, How long has Ciri been away from me? I dont know if Im asking me or Cidro Borja.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Cidro Borja froze and said hesitantly, Miss Ciri probably hasnt seen him for almost a year. Thats 378 days. Cidro Borja sighed silently in his heart, how could Miss Ciri have left such an infatuated Sr. Mr. Andreo, this time find Miss Ciri, it is better to be fierce and tougher, otherwise Miss Ciri does not know how powerful you are and fear that you will run away again Women, sometimes need to be scared. Andreo Fanta, who has always been a stern authority in both the white and ck worlds, bes a dervish in front of Ciri Garzn Andreo Fanta raised his long fingers and crooked his eyebrows, sighed softly and finally said, I couldnt bear to be mean to her. Although over the years he has escaped again and again, each time more aggressively, Andreo Fanta still doesnt want to do anything to him. Cidro Borja licked his lips, Mr. Andreo, Im going to tell you something you dont like to hear, Miss Ciris character is spoiled by you. The thing is that Miss Ciri is not asfortable with you as she is with you. Whenever she has been alone and encountered great difficulties, havent you helped her to cope with them? Id say Miss Ciri is a bit of a nipoop. Shut up. Andreo Fantas dark eyes grew cold, a dangerously cold light radiating from below. Cidro Borja swallowed saliva, not daring to say more, and despite his dissatisfaction, he only pursed his lips and answered reluctantly: Yes. Andreo Fanta ordered, Dont ever say that again, especially not in front of Ciri. Yes, Mr. Andreo. Andreo Fanta closes his eyes and Ciri Garzns voice rings in his ears. Andreo Fanta, you owe me, and all this is nothing but interest! It was eleven oclock the next day when Estre Berrocal woke up. He covered his head and got out of bed, his head aching and his memory scrambled. He remembered that the night before he had gone out for a drink after signing the divorce papers, and then he was at the bar he couldnt remember how he had gotten back to his apartment. Divorce settlements As if her brain had been pricked with a needle, she hurried to pull up the sheets and get out of bed, ran to the couch and pulled out the signed divorce papers. He stared in amazement. Getting drunk may make you forget painful things for a while, but when you wake up, youll still be sad, youll still be sad. He picked up the divorce papers, plopped down on the couch and sulked for quite a while. She clicked on Adn Roucos WhatsApp friends and saw that he had only posted two messages in his clean circle of friends, all of them about her. One showed her marriage certificate and the other the loving breakfast she prepared for him. Once, when she clearly felt that he loved her so much, how could she say no to love? Love is something thates and goes very fast. Estre Berrocal let out a bitterugh, sniffled, grabbed the divorce papers and headed for the fax machine Mr. Rouco received the fax from Estre Berrocal and delivered the signed divorce papers directly to Jerold Rouco. Now that shes signed it, have you really decided to divorce her? Jerold Rouco scanned the signed divorce papers and said without emotion, Of course, Dad, you dont have to worry about that. But the good thing is that she and I have been secretly married, so you dont have to worry. Mr. Rouco, seeing that he had already made up his mind, said nothing more, he only warned: On Paulitas part, you have to be more affectionate, it is better not to tell her about this for the moment, she is very fond of Estre Berrocal. I will. Florence. Hey Mr. Andreo, the report of the gicparison results is out. Estre Berrocal had just finished washing when the doorbell rang. As soon as he opened the door, he saw two strange men standing in the doorway. You are Andreo Fanta smiled slightly and said, very gentlemanly, Dont you remember me, Miss Estre? We met on the ne. Estre Berrocal recalls that it is not difficult to remember a man like Andreo Fanta, who, after all, definitely belongs to the upper ss, the instantly memorable type, based on his looks alone. Oh, I remember, but but how did you end up in As soon as Andreo Fanta extended his hand, Cidro Borja, behind him, handed him the report. Andreo Fanta delivered that report to Estre Berrocal: I think we need to get to know each other again. Chapter 345： Whose daughter is she? When Andreo Fanta handed Estre Berrocal the gic test report, she hesitated to take it, looking at it defensively. This gentleman, you Cidro Borja, standing behind Andreo Fanta, rubbed his nose and smiled, mocking, Miss Estre, we, Mr. Andreo, have no bad intentions, on the other hand, we are not bad people, you dont have to worry that this report is contaminated with poison. A little embarrassed, Estre Berrocal took the report, frowned, and asked, What is it? Let me reintroduce myself, I am Andreo Fanta, when I met you on the ne I thought you looked like my mother when she was young, so I made a private decision to put a miniature tracker in your bag, but it turns out my instincts were correct, you are indeed my real sister from the same father. In short, a ray of hope has beenunched. Estre Berrocal was stunned and just thought the other man was joking: Mr. Andreo, are you, are you joking with me?. How lucky have you beentely, why are you being approached by one person after another? First it was Fresco Rouco, and nowes a brother. So, whose daughter is she? Andreo Fantas chin tilted slightly as he pointed out, If you dont believe me, you can open the report and take a look at it. Estre Berrocal frowned as she opened the kraft paper bag and took out the report, which she scrutinized to the conclusion where it was clearly written: Lupita Vasconcellos and Estre Berrocal had a mother-daughter rtionship. Lupita Vasconcellos is Lupita Vasconcellos was the name of the mother of the family and, of course, your mother. Estre Berrocal could not digest the news for a moment and froze. Andreo Fanta was calm andforting: I know you may not be able to digest the news for a while, but thats okay, Ill stay in Florence for a while and youll have a long cushion to sort things out. In the meantime, if you have any questions, you can call me directly. Andreo Fanta handed him his business card. Estre Berrocal held the card in her hand with mixed feelings. But but thats not possible. mr. andreo, could the result of this report be wrong? Andreo Fantas dark eyes narrowed as he said, The chance of error is very small, almost zero. But that cant be true. I was also told before that I was his real daughter and a gic match was made which proved that I was indeed his real daughter and that my mother was his first love. But now he says I am his real sister Estre Berrocal is confused, who should she believe now? Seeing her bewilderment, Andreo Fanta suggested, If you dont believe me, how about this, Ill have the doctor do another gic match, and if youre really unsure, you can watch him all the time. Estre Berrocal could not understand what the man in front of her wanted from her if he was a liar. Besides, Estre Berrocal had a good eye for people, and the man in front of her, both in temperament and appearance, was excellent, if not good, then definitely bad. Andreo Fanta, dressed as Adn Rouco, is one of those elite businessmen, and with his million-dor watch, Estre Berrocal cant associate him with a human trafficking scammer. Only Andreo FantaIf she was not lying and this report was not false, what about Roberto Roucos? It is not possible that she is both the biological daughter of Roberto Rouco and the Fanta family, and with both reports, one of them is always wrong. Into his heart slipped an incredible amount of joy.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. If she is not a daughter of the Rouco family, then she is not a cousin of Adam, then But on second thought, I realized that she and Adam were already divorced. Besides, Adn Rouco had told him so much, even though they were not rted, so would he have any need to go back to him? The emotions in Estre Berrocals heart could not help but harden. When Andreo Fanta left, Estre Berrocal stared at the DNA report for a long time before deciding to call Andreo Fanta. Hi, its me, Estre Berrocal. Well, I know, you say. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and asked, If I really am the daughter of The Fanta Family, but why did those from The Fanta family dropped me in the first ce? Andreo Fanta said, The Fanta family has not abandoned you, it is a long story, it involves rtionships within the family, it cannot be told for some time, when you think it through and are willing to return with me to King City back to The Fanta family, when you want to know, I will tell you all about it. Am I really the daughter of The Fanta Family? Estre Berrocal was half convinced. Now she cant even find out whose daughter she is, and her origins are a mystery. Andreo Fanta smiled slightly: My intuition tells me yes. And my instincts, theyre always right. After hanging up the phone, Cidro Borja asked Andreo Fanta, who was sitting in the back seat, while driving: Mr. Andreo, did we scare thedy? Its certainly a bit of a shock that someone woulde out of nowhere to identify with her. But never mind, I have to find Ciri in Florence so that she can digest this fact. By the way, Im afraid Amara Monteno already knows that we havee to Florence to find Dulcinia and has secretly sent some bodyguards to protect Dulcinia. Yes, Mr. Andreo, this Amara Monteno, when we return to Ciudad del Rey, we will assault her, you are not going to touch our seconddy! Andreo Fanta, remembering the tedium of Ciudad del Rey, twisted his face and asked, How is my mother these days? The hospital called today to say that thedys condition has deteriorated and that we must find a suitable candidate to provide us with blood stem cells as soon as possible, Mr. Andreo. Andreo, you said although this youngdy is flesh and blood from The Fanta family yes, but after all, she has never been in The Fanta family she has not spent a single day in The Fanta family and The Fanta family has not raised her, now that Madame is seriously ill and we find her and we want her to save Madame, do you think she will help us? Andreo Fanta closed his eyes, sighed and said, I will not allow my mother to leave this world so sick. Mr. Andreo, dont worry too much, thats all I ask, I think she will agree to donate blood stem cells, its not that its harmful to the body, theres no reason for her not to donate to her own mother, besides, it wasnt The Fanta family who abandoned her in the first ce. If she is sensible, she shouldnt me thedy and you. Andreo Fanta pressed his long fingers to his temples, Lets talk about this in King City, did you find Ciri?. Oh, Miss Ciri works part-time in a private art showcase in the center of Florence. Andreo Fanta grunted coldly, Capable enough to work part-time to support himself. Mr. Andreo, are you going to pick up Miss Ciri now? No hurry, what time do you get off work? It should be five-thirty. Andreo Fanta lifted his wrist to check the time on his wristwatch, it was only three-thirty, and said, Go to the hospital and do another gic test. Well, Mr. Andreo. Chapter 346 ： Gradual integration of personality …… The Holy City, Hospital. In the living room, Clementina Orihu brings chicken soup. Are you done with your divorce from Estre Berrocal? I can tell you that Im not interested in being a third party. Jerold Rouco gave her a cold look and said, Id rather not be caught in the media with my cheating. Hm, thats the best. Outside the room, there was a knock on the door. Who is it? Julieta Sarinana had just entered the room carrying a thermos when she saw another woman sitting next to Adn Roucos bed. Adam, this is Clementina Orihu stood up politely: Hello, my name is Clementina Orihu, Adn Roucos fiance. Jerold Roucos dark eyes shone for a moment, but he did not speak. Juliet Sarinana frowned, amused, Miss Clementina, you are joking. Clementina Orihu raised an eyebrow and said, nonchntly, If you dont believe me, ask him. Juliet Sarinana purses her lips and asks, Adam, whats going on here?. I am divorced from Estre Berrocal and this Miss Clementina, is the person I am going to marry. Julieta Sarinanas hand, which carries the thermos, tightens a little. After getting rid of Estre Berrocal, Clementina Orihu appears in the middle of nowhere. Adam, I have prepared your favorite chop soup for you, would you like to try it? Ive already eaten. Jerold Roucos response was lukewarm. Clementina Orihu grabbed her arms and said condescendingly, Miss Julieta, if I were you, I wouldnt have the gall to stay and refuse to leave, I would have the sense to get out of here. You! Juliet Sarinana bit her lip, unable to get the rage inside her out, and blushed slightly. Clementina Orihu extends her arm in a go ahead gesture, giving the order to leave. Julieta Sarinana looked at Adn Rouco in the hospital bed, not wanting to speak on his behalf, and her face became even more embarrassed. It wasnt until Juliet Sarinana was released from the hospital that she realized how strange things were. The Adn Rouco she knew would not have divorced Estre Berrocal because of a paternity report, and the news had not even appeared in La Ciudad Santa, so how is it possible that Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal divorced so quickly? How can Adam care so much about Estre Berrocal? Could it be that the person right now is not Adam at all? Is it Jerold Rouco? Florence, early in the morning. Estre Berrocal had gotten up early, intending to go to the nearby supermarket to buy groceries, and had just left the building when she was held at knifepoint by the throat. Estre Berrocals first reaction was to struggle, but the fierce voice in her ear was a warning, Dont move!. Who are you? Estre Berrocal could not breathe, her whole heart trembled with fear. You dont need to know who I am! All you need to know is that Im the one whose to take your life! Get over there! Get in the car! Estre Berrocals face went white with fear as she was forced to move toward the ck car. Just when she thought it was hopeless, the man holding her suddenly screamed in pain and the knife she held against the aorta of her neck fell to the ground, leaving the man subdued on the floor. Estre Berrocal turned around to see two strong men holding the masked bandit who had kidnapped her firmly to the ground. Tie it up and give it to Mr. Andreo. Miss Star, you are in shock. Estre Berrocals brain had malfunctioned and she just shook her head in disbelief as a ck LINCOLN entered the neighborhood. Andreo Fanta and Cidro Borja got out of the car and approached Estre Berrocal. Andreo Fantas eyes were cold and stern as he looked down at the bandits on the ground, Whats going on? The gori smashed the bandits hand with his leather shoe, Speak! Who sent you? Yes its Mrs. Montenos wife! Indeed, it was Amara Monteno who sent them. The bodyguard asked, Mr. Andreo, what to do with him? With a deep frown, Andreo Fanta bent down, looked at the restrained bandit, and said, What price did Amara Monteno pay you? Two, two hundred thousand dors Ill give you three times the price and tell Amara Monteno youve done your job. The bandit shuddered and asked, Really, really? But if you reveal yourself or dare to lie to me, not only will you not see the money, but you will never see the sun again. The bandit was bloodless with fear, Yes yes. I willplete the mission. When the bandit was released, Andreo Fanta asked affectionately, Is everything all right?. Lowering his eyes, he saw a fine bloodstain on Estre Berrocals neck. Raising her hand, her fingers touched it and Estre Berrocal gasped in pain. Ill take you to the hospital. Estre Berrocal rubbed her neck: No need to go to the hospital, I guess, Ill go home and bandage it myself. Im notfortable with that. Estre Berrocal was stunned for a few seconds. Andreo Fanta asked, Whats wrong, where else is it ufortable? He shook his head, tugged at the corners of his lips and said, After my father died, Adam was the only one who cared about me like that. Andreo Fanta also froze and then spoke, I am your family and I will take care of you in the future. With a long arm, Andreo Fanta put his arm around Estre Berrocals shoulders and led her to the car. The Holy City,te at night. Inside the room, Jerold Rouco received a phone call from a number in Florence. The first thing that came to his mind was Estre Berrocal. When I picked up, a mans voice was on the other end of the line. President Rouco, you asked me to keep an eye on Miss Estre, who has been very close to a man for the past two days. I have taken photos and emailed them to you. Jerold Rouco, extremely dismissive, hung up the phone and growled, Adn Rouco is really loyal and protective of his wife. But after a few seconds, Jerold Rouco couldnt resist opening the email on his cell phone and clicking on it. In the photo, the man reaches out and touches Estre Berrocals neck and drapes his arm around her shoulders, and the two behave in a way that goes far beyond what is expected of normal friends. Inexplicably, Jerold Rouco was a bit irritated. I dont know if it was Adn Roucos reaction, or yours. A beautiful, deeply furrowed brow. Jerold Rouco immediately turned the phone off and even threw it to the side of the couch, but after a minute he retrieved it long enough to call back the same number he had just called. President Rouco, what more do you want?Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Keep an eye on him and report back to me if theres anything. Yes. After giving the order, Jerold Rouco always felt strange. He was not Adn Rouco, so why would he send someone to watch Estre Berrocals every move? Moreover, if that woman knew that she now dominates the body of Adn Rouco, she would fly back across a thousand kilometers to try to kill him. The more Estre Berrocal has a new love interest now, the better for him. As soon as he has a new love, he finds it impossible to return to The Holy City. But now, what was this strange mood he was in? When he saw the photos, he was surprised to see a hint of resentment toward Adn Rouco. In a private hospital in Florence. The Italian doctor said in fluent English, Miss Star is fine and the neck wound has not hurt any arteries, she just needs to apply the medicine regrly and not touch the water until the scabs have formed. Andreo Fanta nodded, Thank you. When the doctor was in the debridement room, Estre Berrocal sat down and Andreo Fanta, half-kneeling in front of her, asked her with concern, Does it still hurt? It doesnt hurt anymore, Mr. Andreo, thank you, if it wasnt for you I would probably be dead right now. No need to thank me, as I said, we are blood rtives and if it wasnt for me finding you, you wouldnt be in shock today. Estre Berrocal wrinkled her brow a little in disbelief and asked, Who the hell is trying to kill me? It was Amara Monteno, our fathers second wife. She was also the one who sent for you then. Dulcinia, my mother and I have been looking for you and Im sorry we only found you now. Dulcinia? Well, when you were still in your mothers womb, she called you Dulcinia Fanta. So you were originally named Dulcinia Fanta, and mom wanted us both to be happy all the time. Dulcinia Fanta Chapter 347 ： Is it good to flirt with a sister of God? Ciri,e on, this is where the bandages are, right, you said why are you so careless. Ciri Garzn was helped by a colleague and limped to the dressing room. Today the Art Exhibition Center was holding a painting exhibition and there was a sudden ident when thergest painting hanging in the air came down and Ciri Garzon jumped to save a customer, causing the painting to hit her foot hard from the air. The bones of the foot were not injured, but were swollen and a little bruised. Thepanion who apanied her saw that the locker room door was closed and reached out his hand to push it open. As soon as the door opened, Ciri Garzn looked up and saw Andreo Fanta, half-kneeling in front of the girl. Heart, stuttering and cooling. Andreo Fanta how he arrived in Florence. A colleague helped Ciri Garzn: Come on, get in. Ciri Garzn hopped on one foot and turned to walk away, while herpanion went to help her and asked Andreo Fanta and Estre Berrocal inside, Where is the doctor who bandaged her, please? Ciri Garzn, who had her back to Andreo Fanta, shuddered violently in her heart. Its been a year since I saw you, but I never thought Id see you again, in Florence. Ciri Garzn did not expect to see Andreo Fanta hooking up with another girl when she saw him for the first time after a long absence. His self-esteem would not allow him to remain here. Andreo Fanta looked at the slender back, his dark eyes narrowed dangerously, a back that looked all too familiar. Ciri? Ciri Garzn hears Andreo Fanta calling her and immediately cradles a foot and jumps away. Surprised, Andreo Fanta rushes after him and pulls Ciri Garzn into his arms. Running when you see me, is that what you want to avoid? Let go of me! I dont know you! Ciri Garzon scratched and scratched him, without delicacy. Isnt that enough after all the time you were on the prowl? Andreo Fanta looked at her with lowered eyes and a cold, stern stare. Ciri Garzn looked up and also red at him with annoyance, My business is none of your business!. Thepanion who apanied her asked her, Ciri, is it ?.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Strangers! Boyfriend. Two voices, at the same time. Thepanion smiled awkwardly, looking at the situation, it was a couple arguing, Ciri, since your boyfriend is here, Ill go first ah! Mijo, dont go, hey Andreo Fanta held Ciri Garzn firmly in his arms and Ciri Garzn violently pushed him away and raised her hand to p him directly in the face. Andreo Fanta, I used to think you were just being cheeky and shameless, but now Ive also discovered that youre just in trash! Eating out of the bowl and thinking about the pot! Andreo Fanta frowned and asked coldly, What are you talking about? Ciri Garzon stared at the red marks on his handsome white face where he had censored the blood and sneered, If Im your girlfriend, whos that over there? Andreo Fanta stared at her, half exhaled and let out a softugh, Jealous?. You think too much, Im leaving, and dont follow me! She hopped on one foot and was about to leave when Andreo Fanta patiently pulled her into his arms, Ciri, stop. Let go of me! Whats wrong with your foot? I was excited to see her a moment ago, but now I realized that her foot was injured. None of your business! Ciri Garzn tried to p his hand away, but she couldnt. The mans hand, firmly gripping her arm, was too strong for her to escape. The mans hand, firmly gripping her arm, was too strong for her to escape. Andreo Fanta took her directly to the living room and into the dressing room. Ciri Garzn punched and kicked him: Andreo Fanta, you bastard! Put me down. Estre Berrocal had heard themotion and waited for Andreo Fanta to enter carrying Ciri Garzn, who looked at her with hostility. Andreo Fanta said, Dulcinia, please keep an eye on her for me and dont let her escape while I go get the doctor. Estre Berrocal nods in agreement. Ciri Garzn growls, Dulcinia, what a name, looks like shes had a lot of sex in the year shes been away, so all that affection is a lie to outsiders! The people of Ciudad del Rey thought that Andreo Fanta pampered her and that she was the only female partner that Andreo Fanta frequented, those people must not have thought that Andreo Fanta could also have two . no, maybe several bottles! Once Andreo Fanta left the dressing room, Ciri Garzn limped to leave when Estre Berrocal stopped her. Ciri Garzn looked at her with derision: It is you who loses out by preventing me from leaving, I will leave so that you can stay with Andreo Fanta, otherwise, if I stay with Andreo Fanta, you wont have a chance to stay with him. So youd better let me go now. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, There may be a little misunderstanding between us. Misunderstanding? Arent you Andreo Fantas bed partner? Ciri, shut up! Andreo Fanta called the doctor and as soon as he walked in the door he heard such a ridiculous phrase and his whole handsome face turned somber. Ciri Garzon became angry and spoke in a somber tone, What, are you afraid to admit that you did it? Andreo Fanta took Ciri Garzn straight to the hospital bed: You shut up, Dulcinia is my sister. Ciri Garzn didnt react for a moment and deliberately provoked him, Since when did Mr. Andreo have a fetish for sister-goddesses? Is it good to sleep with a sister-god? Dad Andreo Fanta pped Ciri Garzns little white face. Ciri Garzn froze for two seconds, and Andreo Fantas hand also froze in mid-air. Ciri Garzn has deliberately provoked and annoyed Andreo Fanta on countless asions, and although he couldnt be angrier, he would never hit her, let alone treat her in front of another woman. The corner of Ciri Garzns mouth tightened: Atst you reveal your true nature? Finally, Andreo Fanta, youve been wanting to hit me for a long time. Ciri Andreo Fantas hand, rigid in the air, closed into a fist. Estre Berrocal, seeing that the atmosphere was condensed and tense, stepped forward and said to Ciri Garzn: I just met Mr. Andreo and Mr. Andreo said that I was his long lost sister. So, Miss Ciri, you have really misunderstood, it is not me that Mr. Andreo deceived. The one who deceived me. Ciri Garzns cheeks, which had been punched, reddened even more with shame, embarrassment and remorse She gritted her teeth and finally turned her head away from Andreo Fanta. She misunderstood and it was her problem, but Andreo Fanta also pped her, enough said. The bandaged doctor came in and Andreo Fantas face froze with a grim expression: Im going out for a moment. As the doctor bandaged Ciri Garzns ankle, she finally looked at Estre Berrocal, bit her lip and said, Im sorry about before. Estre Berrocal shook her head, It is good that the misunderstanding has been cleared up. However, it seems that your misunderstanding with Mr. Andreo Ciri Garznughed bitterly, I couldnt exin it to him. After a while, Ciri Garzn looked at Estre Berrocal a couple more times and said, You look a lot like Ta Vasconcellos. Aunt Vasconcellos? You mean Mr. Andreos mother? Well, havent you already confirmed your rtionship? Why do you keep calling yourself Mr. Andreo? Estre Berrocal rubbed the back of her neck and said awkwardly, Its so sudden that I havent been able to digest it for a while, Ive only known Sister Andreo for a couple of days. Andreo Fanta has been looking for you all these years. So Andreo Fanta had not lied to her, the family had really searched for her, for their missing daughter. Chapter 348 ： Whatever she doesn’t like, he can leave her. After the doctor had healed Ciri Garzns ankle wound, Andreo Fanta returned from outside. Estre Berrocal observed the deep look that Andreo Fanta was giving Ciri Garzn, knowing perfectly well that she was a great focus of light here. Im going to go to the bathroom first. With those words, he left the dressing room. Andreo Fanta sat on the edge of the hospital bed, his dark eyes settled on Ciri Garzons swollen and wrapped ankle and he reached up to touch it gently. How is she, does it still hurt?. Ciri Garzn shrugged her ankles, Its okay. Andreo Fanta sits a little closer and Ciri Garzn smells the tobo on him. Did you go out for a smoke? Andreo Fanta knew that Ciri Garzn hated the smell of cigarettes and said sweetly, I quit a long time ago, and if you dont like it, I wont smoke anymore. You dont need to sound so condescending. Ciri Garzn thought to herself that he was the one who wanted to quit smoking and now he was ying the poor guy, so why should she feel sorry for him? Andreo Fanta reached up and touched her somewhat red and swollen face, his dark eyes looked deeply into her, and he said in a deep voice, Ciri, Im sorry, I shouldnt have hit you before. Ciri Garzn pulled her hand away as soon as she could, Fight everything, I pped you too, we are even. You can hit me as many times as you want, but I will not allow myself to hurt you again. Ciri Garzon bit her lip, her heart softening a little, and she looked a little sheepishly at the right side of his face, where the mans attractive white cheek bore striking, thin bloodstains, scratched at first nce by a womans fingernails. He asked in a harsh tone, And you, does your face still hurt?. Hearing her concern, Andreo Fantas somber mood improved, his thin lips curved and a warm, loving smile tinged his eyes. Ciri, do you feel sorry for him?. Dont tter yourself, I dont have any more heart than yours. Well. The mansrge hands, holding the back of her head, lifted and his thin lips locked hers. A long awaited kiss. Estre Berrocal, standing at the dressing room door, saw, through a crack in the door, Andreo Fanta and Ciri Garzn in love, and with a feeling of sadness, she closed the door softly and turned towards the back of the hospital. She was sitting on a garden bench, cell phone in hand, debating whether to call Adn Rouco, debating whether to give herself and Adn Rouco another chance. To tell Adn Rouco that he is not rted to him, supposedly by blood, and that this is a bummer. But the decisive words of Adn Rouco were still ringing in his ears, and he lost the courage to call out in an instant. Her phone rang and she unconsciously tapped it to check, it was an entertainment news push. The subject of the tweets title is none other than Adn Rouco. She clicked on and looked C The general director of the Consorcio La Ciudad SantaGrupo Rouco attends a charity event with his fiance Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Engaged? When he looked at the photo, the woman standing next to Adn Rouco was Clementina Orihu. In the middle of the dresses, they smile and look at the camera, a perfectbination. The fingers holding the phone, gradually pale the only value that wanted to call, was alsopletely beaten. They just got divorced and he is with Clementina Orihu I never used to look at Clementina Orihus before. What men say is really a lie. When they love someone, they have it in their eyes and in their heart, but when they do not love someone, they have no love at all. But why, I still couldnt help but miss him terribly. After seeing Andreo Fanta being so considerate to Ciri Garzn, she also wanted Adn Rouco to approach her, hug her, caress her and touch her where it hurt. In the dressing room, Andreo Fanta kissed Ciri Garzn at length, releasing her slightly with nostalgia, but still hugging her and saying against her forehead: Ciri, do you want toe back to Ciudad del Rey with me? Ciri Garzon swallowed saliva, a tinge of derision creeping into her eyes. Twenty-four hours a day of lockdown with the bodyguards youre sending? At the strictest times, even when she went to the bathroom, a nanny was assigned to watch her. Andreo Fanta lowered his dark eyes, kissed the tip of her nose and spoke softly, You want freedom, Ill give it to you, I wont send bodyguards after you this time, I wont stop you if you want to go out and get a job, you can do whatever you want, but cant you leave me again? Ciri Garzns eyes hurt a little when she looked at him. Andreo Fanta, such a proud man, was now asking him in such a pleading, even humble tone. But Ciri Garzn thought that she would not feel sorry for him, that if it had not been for him, Tavio would not have died and that father and mother would not have hated her so much as to disown her as a daughter even now. Andreo Fanta was not the one who directly destroyed his peaceful and happy life, but he was the murderer. Ciri Garzn sniffed, her lips curved into a cynical and contemptuous smile as she raised her arms around Andreo Fantas neck and asked in a flirtatious tone, What, did you miss me? But I dont miss you at all. Ciri, do you have to talk to me like that? Andreo Fanta removed his hand from her neck and took her small, somewhat cold hand in hisrge one, looking at her with a deep, soft gaze. Ciri Garzon pulled her hand away from his warm, dry palm, If you want me toe back to King City with you, no problem, but I have one condition. Andreo Fanta looked at the withdrawn palm, closed his eyes and finally let out a soft sigh, pursed his lips and asked, What are the conditions, tell them, as long as I can do them, I will ept. I studied acting in college and my dream was to be an actor before Tavio died, and a while ago I had a dream with Tavio in which he told me that he wanted me to take up that dream and that he wanted to see me shine on stage. As you know, before Tavio died, I was doing well professionally. Only then, after Tavios death, she took a break from school for depression, and its ridiculous that she didnt even get her diploma as an outstanding acting student at King City Media College. A dark color crept under Andreo Fantas eyes and guilt filled them, Im sorry, Ciri. I dont want you to be sorry, I agree to return to King City with you if you let me go back to King City Media University to continue my studies and dont prevent me from working in the future. It was fine to continue studying, but how could I not understand what Ciri Garzn wanted, she wanted to be an actress and being an actress meant entering show business. Of course it is not a problem to enter the entertainment industry, even if it is chaotic, you can still protect it. Only he feared that, when the time came, she would not want him to protect her, and even more so that one day she would shine on the stage and then get rid of him and abandon him altogether. But Andreo Fanta was too afraid of losing her to think about theing crisis; for the moment, all he wanted was to take her back to Ciudad del Rey, to see her every day, to hug her every day, to kiss her every day. He had not slept well in any of the three hundred and seventy-eight days she had been away. Over the years, Ciri Garzn had left the house so often that he had be ustomed to losing sleep and ying this cat-and-mouse game with her. But this time, she had run away for too long, so long that Andreo Fanta feared he would never find her again and that she would never return to him. Andreo Fanta finally relented and sighed a little wearily, Okay, I promise. ciri, I promise you everything as long as you stay with me. Chapter 349： Back to Fanta family to claim ancestry. The Holy City, The Vis of Repulse Bay. In the studio, Jerold Rouco sits for a long time in front of hisputer in an ink-blue satin housecoat. He is not Adn Rouco and does not know so much about the situation and the financial ins and outs of the Rouco Group, nor is he Adn Rouco, with his sensitivity to figures and finances. Jerold Rouco put a hand to his temples to rx his aching eyes and leaned back in his swivel chair with his eyes closed as the studio door clicked open. Jerold Rouco opened his eyes and looked out to see Clementina Orihu walking in wearing a revealing ck silk nightgown. But Jerold Rouco merely ignored her flirtatious look and asked coldly, What are you doing here? Clementina Orihu approached him and put her soft arms around his shoulders, hugged him and said in his ear: Isnt it obvious? What I want to do, of course I want to do. Jerold Roucos brow furrowed and he pulled his hand away and threw it straight out, Im not in the mood, get out. Clementina Orihu, a proud woman, could not stand Jerold Roucos slights and asked angrily, Jerold Rouco, tell me honestly, arent you good enough? If not, how could he not react to a girl as beautiful as her, who appeared before him dressed like that to tempt him? Not even the most basic reaction of respect. This was undoubtedly a great blow to the proud Clementina Orihu. Go away, I have things to do. I just wont go out! Clementina Orihu took his left hand and removed the in tinum wedding ring from his ring finger, Did you forget to take it off? I should have thrown it away a long time ago.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Give it back to me. Jerold Rouco stood, his dark eyes staring at her with dangerous coldness. Clementina Orihu froze, but was not deterred: Now you are my man, why are you wearing the wedding ring that Estre Berrocal gave you? Not only am I not going to give it back to you, Im going to throw it away. Clementina Orihu ran to the window and threw the ring out the window. Jerold Rouco strides up to her and shoves her, Who gave you permission to throw my stuff away!. Down in a grassy area, the ring was lying around and could not be seen, even if one had the patience to look for it. Clementina Orihu looked coldly, Are you Jerold Rouco or Adn Rouco, didnt you say you had no interest in Estre Berrocal? Whats your hurry for me to throw away the ring that Estre Berrocal gave to Adn Rouco? Jerold Roucos heart felt an inexplicable surge of anger and he clenched his fists, his dark eyes fixed on Clementina Orihu with a sullen stare, and he gave his expulsion order in a single word: Get out of my house. You Jerold Rouco Dont make me repeat myself! . hum. Jerold Roucos face was grim and ghastly as his anger overcame him, and Clementina Orihu, after all, did not dare to anger him at all, and looked at him reluctantly before leaving. When Clementina Orihu arrived at the studio door, Jerold Rouco again reminded her in a cold voice: I ask you to leave this vi. Clementina Orihu clenched her fists, her face red and white, Jerold Rouco traess pelotas!. After Clementina Orihu left, Jerold Rouco felt nothing but a splitting headache and dropped into his book chair. He clenched his brow bone, his eyes rested on the screen of his phone for a long while, and after a long while, as if possessed, he opened WhatsApp and tapped on Estre Berrocals circle of friends. But the other persons circle of friends shows that non-friends cannot show the dynamics. Jerold Rouco frowned and dropped the phone on his desk. He looked out the window; outside there was the dull sound of thunder and it seemed to be raining. Jerold Rouco worked for a while longer and, no longer in the mood, he took a bath and went to bed, but he tossed and turned, thinking only of Estre Berrocal. He sat back and pulled himself together for a moment, sensing that something was too wrong. I did not love Estre Berrocal at all, but why was she reacting in such wrong ways. Outside it was pouring rain and Jerold Rouco unconsciously remembered the alliance that Clementina Orihu had torn down. Three minutester, Jerold Rouco, umbre in hand, crouched on thewn looking for the wedding ring. Florence. Shortly after 1 a. m., Estre Berrocal felt sick to her stomach, retched and tossed and turned in bed, unable to sleep. He opened his phone and looked at WhatsApp, where messages from Adn Rouco were no longering in. Now that she was divorced, she had to decide to nip her feelings for Adn Rouco in the bud. Her WhatsApp, her mobile number, everything was deleted on her. Suddenly, Esteban Zaragosa sent a message C Adams multiple personality disorder, for which there may be a cure, and Lorenzo Roucos departure, will bring about a gradual merging of personalities. Really? Thats great. But after sending this, Estre Berrocal realized she was worrying too much; why was she so excited now that Adam was not her family? Esteban Zaragosa, a man of very cold character, did not seem to expect Estre Berrocal to respond so quickly. Estre Berrocal asked again curiously, Adn Roucos multiple personality disorder has not been a problem for a long time, why has Dr. Esteban suddenly mentioned it? I was doing some things in Italy and met with a couple of physician friends who were more knowledgeable in the area of brain-spirit connections. So thats it Only, with the illness of Adn Rouco, he no longer had the right to interfere. Dr. Esteban, you dont need to talk to me about Adn Rouco in the future. He and I are divorced. After that, Estre Berrocal simply unsubscribed from WhatsApp and now no one rted to Adn Rouco can contact her, as she has even changed her cell phone card. The next morning, Andreo Fanta and Cidro Borja came to visit. Cidro Borja said, Miss Estre, the results of this gic matching continue to prove that you are from the bloodline of The Fanta family. Andreo Fanta looked at Estre Berrocal and pursed his lips, If you still dont ept it and dont want toe back to Kings City with me, you can stay in Florence for the time being, you dont have to worry about your safety, I will send someone to protect you. Its not necessary. Cidro Borja thought Estre Berrocal refused to be protected, Miss Estre, now that Amara Monteno knows of your existence, ording to her vengeful mentality, she will surely turn against you. So Estre Berrocal looked up with a clear smile and said, I cane back to Ciudad del Rey with you. Because, originally, she had also stayed in Florence, just to shelter from the wind and wait for Adn Rouco to pick her up and take her home. But now that he has lost Adn Rouco and his home, he is a floating duck without family or friends, and Andreo Fantas presence is not only a ray of hope, but a lifeline. He had thought about itst night, and going back to King City with Andreo Fanta to identify with his ancestors would have been the best n. In addition, he would like to meet his real parents. He is also slowly getting used to the fact that Andreo Fanta, the man, is his real brother. Andreo Fanta looked at her with deep eyes and finally reached out and took her hand in his, Dulcinia, I am so d you have epted and agreed toe back to The Fanta Family with me. Estre Berrocal could feel Andreo Fantas hand trembling gently as he held hers. I could feel Andreo Fantas excitement at finding her. Listen to Miss Ciri, you you and Mrs. Vasconcellos have been looking for me all these years? Yes, weve been looking for you and now weve finally found you, and Mom will be so happy when youe back to King City. In the end she felt a little ufortable with the sudden appearance of a blood rtive and simply nodded, Hmm. Chapter 350： It’s a bitch of a body. Florence, inside the MG Groups seven-star hotel. Andreo Fanta had just finished showering when there was a knock at the door. Presumably Cidro Borja picked up Ciri. Andreo Fanta, wearing only a bath towel around his lower half and no shirt, strides out and heads straight for the door. When the door opened, there was a tall, attractive woman outside. Hello, President Andreo. The woman in front of him is none other than Nevada Bernardez, a second-tier artist who has just be popr some time ago. What a coincidence that this is an artist signed under the MG Group. Andreo Fanta frowned, What are you doing here?. Nevada Bernardez gazed pink-eyed at Andreo Fantas perfect abs and mermaid line, resisted the urge to touch them, swallowed and said, President Andreo has forgotten that Ive been shooting in Florence. President Andreo has forgotten? Andreo Fanta looked at her coldly and went to the presidential suite to get dressed. Im not interested in your itinerary, I just want to know who told you I was in this room. Er is this important? President Andreo, why didnt you tell me you were in Florence on business, youve been here for days, havent you? Andreo Fanta snarled, without even looking at her, Do I have to tell you where Im going? Nevada Bernardez bit her lip, a little aggrieved, but still refusing to give up, knowing that Andreo Fanta was a big iceberg that was hard to chew, but if she took her chance tonight, she could cross the street at MG Group and in the entertainment industry. President Andreo people dont care about you? Im afraid you will be bored and lonely if youe just for business, so No need, get out of here. Andreo Fantas voice was quite stern as he put on his bathrobe and meticulously tied his shoces. Instead of backing away, Nevada Bernardez rushed forward and wrapped his arms around Andreo Fantas waist from behind, and thetter frowned. Nevada Bernardez, if you dont want to be released from the MG contract, you will release my hand immediately. Nevada Bernardezs little face turned white with fear and she let go of his hand. President Andreo Get the hell out of here, if you dont, the Oceans Crossing team will warn you tonight and change the female lead. Andreo Fantas expression was cold, serious and warning. Nevada Bernardez clenched his fist, twisted his thin waist reluctantly, but still put up a good posture and said, So President Andreo good night oh, good dreams. Nevada Bernardez had just left the room when Ciri Garzn and Cidro Borja approached. Ciri Garzn meets Nevada Bernardezs eyes for a second as she brushes against him. Nevada Bernardez, who did not know Ciri Garzon and was not familiar with Cidro Borja, just thought that Ciri Garzon had recognized her as a certain actress, and hurried out of the hotel at higher speed. Ciri Garzn looked at the open presidential suite not far away, hummed lightly and scoffed, Cidro Borja, since when did Mr. Andreo like that kind of tone? Why didnt I know that. This Cidro Borja rubbed his nose, not daring to pick on Ciri Garzn, and said with a smile, It must be the hotel manager, who knows that Mr. Andreo definitely doesnt like it, and dont you know better than anyone the tone Mr. Andreo likes? Ciri Garzn pulled at the corners of her lips in disbelief. Cidro Borja apanied carefully: Miss Ciri, this way. As soon as Ciri Garzn entered the presidential suite, she said sarcastically, Mr. Andreo is in a good mood, so hes even showered after a night out with a starlet? Andreo Fanta pursed his thin lips and looked at Cidro Borja: Go and rest. Well, Mr. Andreo. Cidro Borja had just turned around to leave the powder keg when his little aunt shouted, Wait. What else does Miss Ciri want? Ciri Garzn took one look at the room and said, I dont like this room, get me a new one. Cidro Borja feels like he has a knife in his neck, he cant get up, he cant get down, its not good to offend anyone, This Ciri Garzons watery eyes twinkled, calcting, Mr. Andreo said he would agree to anything if I went back to Ciudad del Rey with him, he wouldnt even deny me something so trivial, would he? Cidro Borja is even more difficult, this Mr. Andreo has said, it can not be a self-inflicted p in the face, right? Cidro Borja looked to Andreo Fanta for help, who looked at the small woman beside him with a deep, soft gaze and said in a deep voice, Which room do you want to stay in, Ill walk you there. Ciri Garzn gritted her teeth: Forget it, Im toozy to move, let it be this one. After Andreo Fanta signaled Cidro Borja to leave, Ciri Garzn took the snow boots off her feet, picked up a clean apple from the table and took a big bite, leaning back on the big, fluffy sofa, crossing her feet on the coffee table, her white, slender ankles bent, swaying quietly, contemting the open television without giving a single nce. Andreo Fanta. Andreo Fanta also seems to be ustomed to this type of treatment. At the sight of her bare feet, she frowned slightly, Why arent you wearing socks on such a cold day? Ciri Garzn replied nonchntly, Oh, I was already in bed when I came, I didnt want toe tonight if Cidro Borja hadnt begged me, and I heard that you would fire him if I didnte. Im not going to fire him. Ciri Garzns expression was cold, her eyes fixed on Audrey Hepburn on the television, So he lied to me, such ame excuse, next time he uses it, youll fire him. Her feet were white and thin, the veins barely visible on the backs of her feet, and her snow-white toes, which wore several toe rings, wiggled restlessly, and Andreo Fanta did not like such a frivolous Ciri Garzon. I knew it was mostly a deliberate attempt to annoy him. Andreo Fanta took a deep breath and walked over to her, half kneeling on the edge of the couch with his long legs, grabbed her ankle and removed all the rings from her feet. You dont mind carrying so much? Ciri Garzn was very happy: I like it. Well, go take a shower, itste. Ciri Garzn ignored him: I dont want to wash it. Then Ill take you to the wash?Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Ciri Garzn pushes the apple, of which she has eaten a few bites, straight into Andreo Fantas hand. If your mouth is empty, eat the apple and dont talk to me, just because I agreed toe back to you doesnt mean I want tomunicate with you. Andreo Fanta looked at the dirty apple he was chewing on in his hand, the lump in his throat slipped, he took a bite of the apple, stood up and reached up to stroke her head, Ciri Garzon was still resisting, but Andreo Fanta was used to being teased like that, and silently walked to the desk to the side and opened hisputer to work. Ciri Garzn is a night owl who loves to watch movies, both literary andmercially very far-fetched. When Andreo Fanta is at work, Ciri Garzn bites into her potato chips and turns up the TV, mostly to watchedies andugh like a fool. Andreo Fanta is somitted to his work that although he has a good tolerance with Ciri Garzn, he is a human being, and while one is a human being there are limits of tolerance, Ciri, lower your voice. For a long moment, Ciri Garzn responded with an indifferent Oh. Chapter 351: Forgive him while you still love him But Ciri Garzn likes to go against Andreo Fanta after all, and the more he tells her to go east, the more she wants to go west, turning up the TV sound. Ciri. Ciri Garzon immediately turned off the TV, turned her head to look at the sulker and said mockingly, You invited me. You dont like the idea of me wearing a pair of rings on my feet, you dont like the idea of me watching a louder movie, so why dont you take me back, I dont want to go back to King City anyway. The mans long, bony fingers rested on his brow bone in an inviting gesture, then closed his notebook. Ciri Garzn started watching mindlessedies again and Andreo Fanta sat next to her to watch them with her. Ciri Garzn said with disdain: The programs I watch are not nutritious, you must not like them, I advise you to go to bed early. Look at you, dont listen to me. It was enough for him to look at her like that. The corner of Ciri Garzons mouth tightened: Did that woman juste from Nevada Bernardez? Andreo Fantas eyes lit up, and then his probing gaze focused firmly on his somewhat cold face, Jealous? I just stopped by Twitter and saw a new drama that recently started filming and it looked pretty good, so I was curious. A smile crept into Andreo Fantas eyes as he put his arm around her and said, If you want, tomorrow Ill take you to visit their set, theyre shooting in Florence. Ciri Garzn reluctantly pushed him aside: Its too cold to go, Im going to take a shower. Andreo Fanta looked at her pendulous, slender back with some amusement, Didnt you just say you werent going to wash up? Im happy to do it. The next morning, Andreo Fanta and Cidro Borja drove Ciri Garzn, picked up Estre Berrocal and the four of them went to the airport together. When they arrived at the ne, Andreo Fanta wanted to sit with Ciri Garzn, but she tly refused. I have more to talk about when I sit down with Miss Star. Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Andreo Fanta didnt mind: Fine, youll be Dulciniaspany. Ciri Garzn sat with Estre Berrocal and Andreo Fanta with Cidro Borja in the VIP cabin, not far apart, but the ne took off with a bit of a tter, talking on one side and unheard on the other. Ciri Garzn and Estre Berrocal were taciturn and both fell asleep as soon as they boarded the ne. Andreo Fanta looked at the two girls on this side and ordered the stewardess to give them two nkets to cover them. When they woke up, three hours had already passed. It was dark outside the cabin and Estre Berrocal wanted to go wash her face. As she pulled out her face wash, Ciri Garzn smiled and said, You use this one too, I use this one too, Ive used several bottles. When girls talk about such issues, they are self-exnatory and do not take long to open up the rtionship. The two lie down in the resting barn and apply the mask together. Cidro Borja was startled as he came closer to see, Aw, Miss Estre, Miss Ciri, you two are scary. Ciri Garzn ripped the mask off her face: Have you never seen a woman wear a mask? Do you want one? Ill give you two. Ciri Garzn threw two masks at him and Cidro Borja had to catch them, but inwardly he thought: Im a man, I dont think Im worthy of something so feminine. Mr. Andreo, Miss Ciri threw two masks at us. Andreo Fanta gave him a look devoid of emotion, Its Ciris, youd be wasting her goodwill if you didnt use it. Cidro Borjas head is everywhere. Mr. Andreo is also too fearful! Andreo Fantas look was a clear threat that he had to use it. Cidro Borja swallowed saliva: Ill go wash my face before using it then. Cidro Borja returned from washing his face and unwrapped a mask that he had so much trouble putting on his face that it was wrinkled andical. But it has a lot of essence and is also very moisturizing. Cidro Borja seems to have opened up a whole new world, fiddling with the paper mask on his face as he says, Hey Mr. Andreo, this mask is quite useful, my brown face was so dry a moment ago, it was hard for me to talk, now its like its soaked with water. Andreo Fanta was displeased: If you like it so much, youd better enjoy it. Cidro Borja is guilty of muttering, Its nice, itsfortable on the face its amazing. Its like a huge scene of real incense. Here, Estre Berrocal and Ciri Garzn rxed on the narrow cot and chatted after a skin care regimen in the cabin. Estre Berrocal asked curiously, Why is the Cidro Borja called Andreo FantaSr. Andreo? Is there a brother above him?. So you are the third in discord? Ciri Garzn says: It is true that Andreo Fanta has an older brother above him, but he is a half-brother of Andreo Fanta, called Emanuel Fanta, but the title of Mr. Andreo has nothing to do with Emanuel Fanta. Before Emanuel Fanta came into The Fanta Family, Uncle Fanta used to tell Andreo Fanta that he was the head of the family, so Andreo Fanta was the second pir of The Fanta Family, hence the name Mr. Before Emanuel Fanta was in The Fanta Family, Andreo Fanta was very close to Uncle Fanta. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly: It seems that the Fanta family has aplicated staff rtionship. Ciri Garzon smiled and reassured her, But the good thing is that Aunt Vasconcellos has divorced Uncle Fanta, but Uncle Fantas second wife, who is vying for the family fortune, still has a lot of pettiness behind the scenes, and the rtionship is a bitplicated, but Im sure Andreo Fanta will protect you, you are the sister he has been looking for for so many years, he wont let you be in the middle of a family feud. Estre Berrocal looked at her with a slight smile, You are outwardly defiant with Mr. Andreo, but you trust him in your heart, dont you?. Ciri Garzn pulled at the corner of her mouth: Trust is one thing, but convincing will probably never convince you. Have you two had some kind of misunderstanding? Among girls, the only topics of interest are skin care, cosmetics, clothing, jewelry, handbags, food and men. The smile on Ciri Garzons face suddenly darkened, her eyes lowered slightly, and after a long moment, she looked up at the starry sky outside the cabin, stroked her lips and said, Theres no misunderstanding between him and me, its just that its never going to get better. Estre Berrocal did not know how to ask, although Andreo Fanta was her brother, but it was a private matter and she could not interfere too much in their rtionship. After a long while, Ciri Garzn said softly: Between him and me there is a human life. So between us, its never going to be right. Andreo Fanta, who had approached, was in front of the door of his living room, and when he heard the words, he stood in the doorway, without moving again, with gray eyes. Estre Berrocal said, But sooner orter you will forgive him, if you love him. Andreo Fanta stood still for a long, long time and heard the girl inside say. Because of him, I lost my only brother, my real parents are strangers to me, do you think I will ever forgive him? I want so badly to forgive him, but I cant do it. I just have to look at him and think that if it wasnt for his stubbornness and bullying, my brother Tavio wouldnt be dead. A hint of astonishment crept under Estre Berrocals eyes, What the hell is going on?. Chapter 352: Their dominance ruined their world Seven years ago, when Andreo Fanta was 25, he was in the early stages of his career, traveling all over the country and spending very little time with Ciri Garzn, but even under the pressure of such intense work, Andreo Fanta still talked to her by videophone every night. Sometimes he was on a business trip abroad and they were so jetgged that Ciri Garzn would fall asleep with the phone in her arms. They continued their long-distance rtionship for many years. Andreo Fanta is eight years older than Ciri Garzn, but they have known each other since childhood and are, by all ounts, true childhood friends. Andreo Fanta grew up as an outsiders son, while Ciri Garzn was an unruly little boy who was not good at school from an early age and had little talent when it came to learning. Since they lived near each other, Ciris mother often invited Andreo Fanta to the house to help Ciri Garzn with his homework. So, have you fallen in love? asked Estre Berrocal wistfully. Ciri Garzns eyes light up when she thinks of her youthful days, a time and images that, though youthful, are the most delightful to remember. Eventually, from some unknown source, they grew fond of each other. At that time, Ciri Garzn was still young and had a secret rtionship with Andreo Fanta, fearing that her parents would find out about their early love. As Ciri Garzon got older, Ciris parents decided it wasnt right to leave Andreo Fanta alone to tutor Ciri Garzon, especially when they asionally delivered fruit and noticed that Ciri Garzon and Andreo Fanta often yed with each other in a way that didnt feel like tutoring, but in her parents eyes, that was an early. In the eyes of the parents, it was an early love. Andreo Fanta received an offer from Harvard Business School to study in the United States after his high school exams. Ciri Garzn recalls that when Andreo Fanta left that year, he told her at the airport, almost in a threatening tone, to study hard and not to fall in love with other boys. Ciri Garzn is still too young to have a loving brain, but she is only filled with admiration and reluctance for the wonderful neighborhood brother; after all, Andreo Fanta has secretly helped her with countless chores in private, and once he is gone, there will be no one to help her with her homework. The long-distance rtionshipsted three full years. During those three years, Andreo Fanta talked to Ciri Garzn every day by phone or video. Sometimes, when Ciri Garznined that she couldnt finish her homework, Andreo Fanta would turn on the video without talking to her and watch her do her homework, and if she didnt understand something, he would write the exnation and the answer on a piece of paper for her to read. Ciri Garzn once said that it would have been good to take Andreo Fanta to the exams. Andreo Fanta was outstanding, so much so that he received his diploma and degree ahead of schedule afterpleting the five years of studies and courses in three years. Estre Berrocal asked curiously, Could I be in such a rush to finish the course because of you? Ciri Garzon looked outside the cabin at the bright starry sky with a look of despair in her eyes. Maybe, if we had been so good, he and I would be married by now and I would be the envy of every Sra. And then what happened? Later After Andreo Fantas return, he was busy with family struggles and his own career, but continued to spend a lot of time with Ciri Garzn. Andreo Fanta, the man, is domineering and overbearing to the extreme. Ciri Garzon cant get close to other boys, he cant talk orugh with other boys, and if Andreo Fanta crosses him, the man gets angry and is hard to cajole, and even when Ciri Garzon spends time with his own brother, Tavio Garzon, Andreo Fanta gets jealous and upset. At that time, Andreo Fanta was very macho and moody, much less tolerant of her than he is now, and would be very aggressive if she did not answer his calls or messages, or if he disappeared for days. When Ciri Garzn was a little older, she seemed to understand men and women a little more and began to feel that her rtionship with Andreo Fanta was distorted and unequal, that girls are a little pretentious in their rtionships, especially when ites to a boyfriend as moody and possessive as Andreo Fanta. Ciri Garzon started to break up with him, but in retrospect, she didnt love him that much at the time, she just thought Andreo Fanta was good, handsome and charming, and she spoiled him enough to cling to him like apdog, and when it came to fighting and breaking up, she was never the one to bother. He was young, and without Andreo Fanta in his life, he was just one less stunner, and he still would have been happy. And you broke up then?Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Ciri Garzn takes a deep breath and continues, If we had really broken up then, there would have been no subsequent events, and if I had been a little more determined then, my life with Andreo Fanta afterwards, would not have been interrupted. When she broke up with him, Andreo Fanta was angry, but he treated her words as childs y and ignored her, while Ciri Garzon was a person whose anger came and went quickly. She was too greedy for the material things Andreo Fanta gave her, and her feelings for him were not so deep at first, just like a child who always likes people who give him candy unconditionally. When Andreo Fanta was twenty-five years old, he took a long trip to London for work and when he returned to Ciudad del Rey, Andreo Fanta asked him to pick him up, but Tavio Garzons sses were about to end and his parents asked Ciri Garzon to pick up her ten-year-old brother. Ciri Garzon rightly refused Andreo Fanta, but Andreo Fanta was overbearing and domineering, and always tried to take the first ce in Ciri Garzons heart, even though he was the second in Ciri Garzons family. Come to think of it, maybe it was Ciri Garzn again, because she never gave Andreo Fanta what she called rtionship security, and thats why he was so domineering and paranoid. But who is a saint? People tend to prove their innocence and wrongdoing by ming someone else. Ciri Garzn was afraid of Andreo Fanta, she feared that he would get angry and that, if he broke up with her, she would no longer be able to enjoy the sweets he gave her, so, weighing the benefits, she went to the airport to pick up Andreo Fanta without her family knowing, but not her own younger brother. The young woman, who was still young, went to the airport to pick up Andreo Fanta, but not her younger brother. Tavio Garzon was on his way home when he was hit by a car and was pronounced dead at the hospital upon arrival. Ciri Garzn closes her eyes when the memory stops. Estre Berrocal knew he was crying and handed him a tissue: Is that why you have been so cold to Mr. Andreo all these years? I couldnt warm up to him, not even a little bit in a good way, and I would feel indebted to Tavio. Estre Berrocal nodded, I know how you feel. He does not want to console Ciri Garzn by telling her that people do note back from death, that one must look forward, that in the face of life and death, scars are eternal, and that although Andreo Fanta was not directly responsible for the death of Tavio Garzn, Tavio Garzn died because of him. With reddened eyes, Ciri Garzn said: If Andreo Fanta had been a little kinder and better, Tavio would not have died. The doctor who rescued Tavio said at the time that if he had been brought in a few minutes earlier, maybe he could have saved him, but he was toote. If he had not gone to pick up Andreo Fanta, Tavio would not have died Ciri Garzns thin shoulders shook with choked sobs and Estre Berrocal, not knowing how tofort her, simply reached out and hugged her in silence. I lost my only brother because of Andreo Fanta, even my parents didnt care about me all these years, they were so sad to lose their son, I lost my closest rtives, but over the years, Andreo Fanta probably felt so guilty that he became in a very good mood and put up with me, even though I had been fighting against him for seven years. The more I did it, the more I hated him, because the more I did it, the more I remembered that Tavio had died because of him. Its okay, Ciri, it will pass, it will all be over. I forgot to tell you that I just got divorced. The most effective way tofort a friend is to tell him or her about your tragedy. Ciri Garzn looked at her with teary eyes andughed. In the cabin, the two girls were sad and fell asleep in each others arms. Chapter 353 : The Vinegar King of Asia The next day, at dawn, the nended and arrived at Ciudad del Rey, Andreo Fanta approached and knocked on the door, but there was no movement inside. Andreo Fanta had to ask the stewardess to open the door, but as soon as the door opened, Andreo Fanta saw two girls hugging each other. The stewardess, probably a bit corrupted in her thinking, couldnt help but smile, These twodies are so affectionate. Andreo Fanta seemed to realize that something was wrong, his face darkened and his brow furrowed with it. Cidro Borja rushed over to watch the scene, and remembered that he had recently seen news stories about homosexuals on the hot 100, and felt inexplicably disgusted by the fact that he was, after all, a heterosexual man. When they got off the ne, Ciri Garzn and Estre Berrocal were still very much in love, walking arm in arm in front of each other, ignoring Andreo Fanta and Cidro Borja who were walking behind them. Cidro Borja touched his nose, looked a couple of times at the two girls walking in front and lowered his voice to ask Andreo Fanta: Mr. Andreo, you said Miss Ciri and Miss Estre should not have been st night. Cidro Borjas two thumbs are paired in a significant head movement. Andreo Fantas brow furrowed, Youre so smart, why dont you quit your job and go write a novel. Cidro Borja scratched the back of his neck and felt like pping himself. Miss Ciri, Sr. Andreos girlfriend, and Miss Estre, Sr. On the one hand there is his girlfriend, on the other his own sister, this plot is too confusing. Once in the car, it made sense for Cidro Borja to drive and Ciri Garzn to drag Estre Berrocal directly to the back seat, which meant that Andreo Fanta had to be the co-driver. But Andreo Fanta opened the door on Estre Berrocals side of the car and spoke in a calm and gentlemanly voice: Dulcinia, I have something to tell Ciri, sit on the passenger side. Estre Berrocal, naturally, didnt want to be the super bulb and had the good sense to go sit on the passenger side. The ck Bentley drove smoothly, Estre Berrocals eyes looked out the car window, she had already visited Ciudad del Rey when she was a child, as well as La Ciudad Santa, a developed city, very prosperous, one to the north and one to the south, Ciudad del Rey is a bit far from La Ciudad Santa, and a flight takes more than two hours by ne. Cidro Borja looked at the silent woman and asked, Miss Estre, are you a little nervous about meeting thedyter? Well, a little bit, after all, Ive never met her. mr. Cidro, can you tell me about, Mrs. Vasconcellos? Cidro BorjaDulcinia, said, Thedy is very nice, very easy going, very good to get along with, so Miss Estre doesnt have to be nervous, besides, thedy always misses her daughter deeply, she is more than happy to see you, you dont have to worry about how to get along with thedy, you are the way you are, I think thedy will like everything. She is her own daughter and will love her more than anything. No, I was asking about Mrs. Vasconcellos and her ex-husband. When she heard Andreo Fanta say that her real mother, Lupita Vasconcellos, had divorced her husband, Incendio Fanta, she wanted to know the reasons for her divorce and what kind of man her real father was. This, ah, Madame and Incendio Fanta? Ah, Incendio Fanta is the real father of you and Mr. Andreo, but Incendio Fanta denied Madame, so now neither The Vasconcellos family nor Mr. Andreo are in contact with Incendio Fanta and are even in a state of hostility and rivalry. But if Miss Estre wants to know about Incendio Fanta, it would be more appropriate to ask Mr. Andreo or Madam. Estre Berrocal nodded and asked no more questions, So, shall we go back to The Vasconcellos Family now?. Yes. The Holy City, building of the Rouco Group. The meeting room was silent and the atmosphere was condensed to the extreme.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Lately, the boss has been a bit entric and has lost his mind at times during meetings. Santino Yepes broke through and whispered in Jerold Roucos ear: Boss, they have found the alliance. Jerold Rouco replied, Lets adjourn the session for now. Santino Yepes handed her the in tinum wedding ring only after the top brass of the departments had left the conference room. It took several people a while to find it in the grass, it had rained all night yesterday and it sank into the mud. But luckily it was not lost. Jerold Rouco looks at the ring, his gaze stoic and unfocused. How could he feel his emotions, about to be one with Adam Rouco? What is the reason for all this? Is it because of Lorenzo Roucos departure? Or is their presence this time but the definitive end? As she looked at the mens ring, her mind was violently flooded with countless memories and images, and her head was spinning. Wear this ring and you will be mine, and no other woman can ever lust after you again. The ring I bought, the more I look at it, the better Adam looks I have a good eye, dont I? You cant take it off in the future. Ah The man clenched his temples in pain, squeezing the wedding ring on his hand, his knuckles raw and white. Even if the whale dies, it will continue to feed a set of circtory systems in the sea for more than a century, and this is probably thest tender, returnable gift the whale leaves to the sea. Adn Rouco, I love you. Adam, will youe to Florence to take me home? Adam, are you kidding me? I have no desire to divorce you. Adam, Adam Jerold Rouco felt the pain in his head grow stronger and numb, and along with it, his consciousness and his senses, began to weaken or even fade away BOSS! BOSS! BOSS whats wrong with you? Jerold Rouco lost consciousness and fainted. Ciudad del Rey. Estre Berrocal expected to return to the Vasconcellos family and immediately meet Ms. Andreo Fanta took the floor: Mom is in the hospital, you and Ciri have had a long trip, go rest first, tomorrow I will take you to see her in the hospital. Hospital? Mrs. Vasconcellos is sick? Although Estre Berrocal had little affection for her biological mother, Mrs. Vasconcellos was her blood rtive and was more than concerned. Andreo Fantas eyes darkened for a minute and he merely nodded, saying nothing more than to ask the housekeeper, Purity, is the room ready? Purity smiled kindly and said, Miss Ciris room has been regrly maintained and cleaned by your order, so the furniture has not been touched, but the seconddys room is not ready yet, you ordered it to be carefully decorated, so there is a bit of a rush and it is not ready yet. But it should be ready by tomorrow. Mr. Andreo, why dont you let the seconddy and Miss Ciri stay tonight? Ciri Garzn was fine with it: Yes, Estre, tonight you will sleep with me. Ciri Garzn could not wait, and in a few days she would hate to move, she would feel ufortable under the same roof as Andreo Fanta, let alone in the same room. Andreo Fanta heard this and remembered the image of these two girls sleeping together on the ne, his frown sank and he said coldly, Dulcinia just got home, you love to kick the nket while you sleep, if you catch a cold you will also make Dulcinia sick, tonight you will sleep with me and give your room to Dulcinia. Ciri Garzn: When have I ever kicked the sheets in my sleep, why dont I know? I just know. Andreo Fanta pulled Ciri Garzn, who was next to Estre Berrocal, toe closer. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched; was this dear older brother of hers jealous? But she is not a man. It seems that Ciri Garzn was right, this man is also too dominant and more jealous than Adn Rouco, simply the king of Asian jealousy. Chapter 354 : Dog food stuffing, Estrella Berrocal becomes bitter The Holy City, Hospital. When Adn Rouco woke up, he had the sensation that his body was falling apart, his limbs seemed to have been moved and forgotten in ce, and the worst was his head, which was so sore and swollen that it looked like it was going to split open. Santino Yepes looked at him worriedly: Boss, you finally woke up. Adn Rouco recalls hitting a highway guardrail on his way to the airport because of a stomach ache when Jerold Rouco showed up. He also clearly remembers that Jerold Rouco appeared, assumed his identity and divorced Estre Berrocal. Boss, how are you feeling? Im going to call the doctor. When the hospital came to consult, it said, There is nothing wrong with President Roucos health, and the sudden fainting could be the result of working too hard and needing rest, which should have been caused by overexertion. Adn Rouco, who naturally knew the reason for his sudden fainting spell in the boardroom, looked at the simple tinum wedding ring on his ring finger and frowned extremely hard. When the doctor left, Adn Rouco said: Get me out of the hospital immediately. But BOSS, you just woke up, so at least stay in the hospital for observation, is it really okay for you to leave the hospital now? Adn Rouco spoke with confidence in his voice: I fainted because I had a personality change with Jerold Rouco. What, you mean the man who shows up these days is Jerold Rouco? Hmm. Santino Yepes was even more astonished: I cant believe I didnt notice, but how is it possible that Jerold Rouco behaves so simr to you? He even asked me to send someone to find him a wife to give you your wedding ring. Esteban Zaragosa has said that there may be a state of fusion between personalities. Fusion? Santino Yepes was even more confused. Perhaps because Estres exodus has stimted my brain and mental state, my multiple personality disorder may soon be cured. Santino Yepes: So the key to curing your multiple personality split may have been your wifes influence on you? In that case, it is not difficult to understand. After all, Estre Berrocals importance to Adn Rouco has been fundamental. She is too good at tugging at Adam Roucos emotions. Check Madames movements at once; I fear she has left Florence. Yes, boss. Estre Berrocalpletely lost sleep on her first night in Ciudad del Rey. Hey down on the soft bed, but could not sleep, thinking of his meeting with Sra. After tossing and turning in bed, I finally got so thirsty that I got dressed and went down to the kitchen to pour boiling water. Strange,tely I was always hungry and thirsty in the middle of the night, but I hadnt eaten much during the day. Just as a ss of water was going down, footsteps were heard in the hall. Still up thiste? It is Andreo Fanta. He was dressed in pale blue cotton and linen house clothes and looked much friendlier than in formal clothes of the day. Estre Berrocal still hadnt figured out the best way to pass the time with the not so well known royal brother, Oh, Im a little dry so I went downstairs for some sips of water, am I disturbing your sleep?. Thats not true, we have a very soundproof room in our house. Estre Berrocal froze, she did not expect Andreo Fanta to be so easy. Andreo Fanta nced at her and asked with concern, Youre new to The Vasconcellos Family, youre not used to it, are you? Well, sort of. It turns out I cant sleep either, so why dont we talk? I happen to want to meet my sister. Andreo Fanta said matter-of-factly, Youre hungry, arent you, what do you want to eat, why dont you go and sit in the living room and Ill cook something to eat while we talk. This way, it should be easier for her to let go. Estre Berrocal was stunned, she didnt really expect Andreo Fanta to be so good at serving people. You know how to cook, then Ciri is in luck. Andreo Fanta curved his lips, with an embellished look, He doesnt like my cooking. A little embarrassed, Estre Berrocal asked politely: Do you need my help? I can cook a little too, even if its not that good.N?velDrama.Org owns this. No need to be polite to me, were family. Go and sit down. its good. Ciri Garzn said that Andreo Fanta used to have a bad temper, but Estre Berrocal didnt feel it at all, he was such a kind and considerate man that he understood the girls hearts and it was easy to get along with him. However, perhaps because Andreo Fanta is affectionate with her and not very controlling. Andreo Fanta was quick to prepare two bowls of pasta with tomato sauce and meat and bring them out, hot and steaming, selling well and smelling delicious. Prove it. Estre Berrocal took a bite with her chopsticks and nodded her head in praise: It tastes very good, you are a very good cook. Average, except Ciri loved noodles, so Im pretty good at making them. Estre Berrocal felt a little sour at being caught with a mouthful of dog food, and she looked down as she ate her noodles and whispered nonchntly, I envy Ciri. Andreo Fanta was silent and his eyes rested on the diamond ring on his ring finger. I owe Ciri a lot. Estre Berrocal knew what he meant: But even though you had your problems, you were still together, and even though Ciri ran away from home a lot, you got her back every time, didnt you? Maybe it was the fact that you got Ciri back every time that gave her the courage to run away. Andreo Fanta smiled slightly, finding her statement a bit refreshing, You have a point. But she left me and if I dont look for her and she neveres back, I cant help it, Ciri Garzon is too important to me and I have no pride when ites to Ciri Garzon. Estre Berrocal suddenly felt for her brother, But what is pride and dignity if you meet the right person?. But he who loves the humble grows weary. Estre Berrocal absently stirred the bowl of noodles with the chopsticks. But I guess you never wanted to let go. I hadnt thought about that. Upstairs, Ciri Garzn, who had slept until midnight and had discovered that Andreo Fanta had disappeared, came out of her room and on the second floor glimpsed Andreo Fanta and Estre Berrocal in the living room having a midnight snack. Naturally, she had overheard their conversation, and her hand, which held the wall, squeezed gently, and her heart fluttered for a moment as she turned and walked back to her room. Downstairs, Estre Berrocal curved her lips and said, So I envy Ciri, at least, no matter what, your feelings for her are unwavering. The owner who gave you the diamond ring is not strong enough for you? Andreo Fantas question was direct and frank enough to make Estre Berrocals eyes darken. Id love to get to know you as a loved one quickly, but if you dont want to talk about it, I wont force it, but I can always be your tree hole to hear your confessions. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips, narrowed her gray gaze and lowered her eyes: I divorced him. There was a time when I too thought that my feelings for him were unshakable and that I felt what it was like to be firmly chosen by someone for whom mere affection was not enough. For the fact that he likes me does not prevent him from liking other people, but love is different; love is when one person firmly chooses another and does not fall in love with another while loving him, and I had the luxury of such a rtionship, but I dont seem to have known it. Chapter 355： What kind of a brother in God is this. What was the reason for the divorce? asked Andreo Fanta. At the mention of it, Estre Berrocal felt a little ridiculous and gently teased the corners of her lips, It was an oversight. But in retrospect, I have that oversight to thank for making me acknowledge his feelings for me. You really dont want it anymore? I want to do it, but I will abstain. Andreo Fanta couldnt help but smile at his serious countenance and joked, If you want to see that man, I can send someone to kidnap him. Estre Berrocal knew he was tempering the atmosphere, reassuring her: I dont want to see him, Im afraid that, if I do, I wont be able to resist the urge to reconcile with him. Well, then, if this manes after me, Ill agree with him a thousand miles away. Estre Berrocal looked at him dumbfounded, as if she had not expected him to be so good at pampering people. Andreo Fanta raised an eyebrow, You dont believe me?. Of course not, he just wondered what kind of divine brother this was. Making her such a delicious snack on a big night, being her little tree and supporting her unconditionally in all her decisions. She must have saved the in herst life for the gods to reward her with such a good brother. Ciri Garzn had pretended to sleep when Andreo Fanta got up early the next morning. Ciri, get up for breakfast. Ciri Garzn covered her head with the sheets and murmured in a sleepy voice: I want to sleep a little longer, I dont want to eat, you can eat by yourself. Get up for breakfast at ten oclock, and Ill have Purity call you then. Ciri Garzn immediately shook her head when she heard this, Where are you going?.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. With those two starry eyes, did he want it toe out so badly? Andreo Fanta tied his tie around his neck: Im going to take Dulcinia to the hospital to see her mother. Oh. Andreo Fanta knotted his tie and sat on the edge of the bed, picked her up and gave her a hug, his voice soft and maic, Just got here, be good, Dulcinia just got home and moms illness cant be dyed any longer, Im going to be very busy these days and I wont have as much time for you, so be good and let me worry less, huh? Any other girl would have been overwhelmed by the overwhelming affection and the honey pot of tenderness, but Ciri Garzon knew Andreo Fanta too well, and his words were soft and thoughtful, but the subtext was that he was telling her-juste back, dont try to run away again-that if she didnt let her go, he would have a thousand ten thousand ways to stop her. Ciri Garzn smiled at him, Then go about your business, what can I do?. The mans long fingers pinched her soft little face. Ciri Garzn looked at his back as he left and touched the face he had pinched, Its almost sharine, huh?. Andreo Fanta is gentlemanly, tender and polite in person, but in person, only she knows how mean and dirty he is! Andreo Fanta was on his way to the hospital with Estre Berrocal when thetter could not resist asking, What exactly is wrong with Mrs. Vasconcellos? Youll know it when you get there. Along the way, Andreo Fanta did not speak again, and even Cidro Borja, who usually talks a lot, was reticent. When she arrived at the hospital, Estre Berrocal was nervous, curious to know what her real mother was like. Come in, Ive told mom beforehand that Im bringing you here today. Estre Berrocal nodded and followed Andreo Fanta into the room. Upon entering the room, Estre Berrocal caught a glimpse of Mrs. Vasconcellos, who was half-sitting up in a hospital bed. She did not look well, probably because she was ill, but it was noticeable that her temperament was good and her whole person was kind and inviting to be near. Estre Berrocal stood for a moment without reacting and just looked at her, Lupita Vasconcellos smiled and gestured for her toe closer: Come to mama, girl. Estre Berrocal approached her and was pulled to a seat by Mrs. Vasconcellos, who took her by the hand and looked at her with a look of motherly love and affection, but also with an emotion and joy that could not be hidden in her eyes. Dulcinia, you really are my Dulcinia, Dulcinia, mom has missed you so much all these years, I was almost devastated when the dealers took you away Im sorry . Dulcinia Its all because mommy didnt take care of you that those people with bad intentions took advantage of you.. Im really sorry my Dulcinia Mrs. Vasconcellos choked as she spoke, her eyes reddened with tears, and she hugged Estre Berrocal so tightly that thetter could feel it as the most sincere confession and apology from a mother. Estre Berrocal also hugged her and said in a reassuring way: Dont be sad, madam, Im back, right? Mrs. Vasconcellos smiled through her tears, Yes, youre back, Mommy has finally found you, Dulcinia, dont worry, Mommy wont make you suffer again. Maam, at that time I was taken by others but I met a very good foster father, my foster father treated me very well, he never told me that I was picked up and he treated me like his own daughter. Really? Thats really thanks to your adoptive father, who is May I meet your foster father? Id like to thank him in person. Estre Berrocals eyes darkened: My adoptive father left three years ago. So, ah, sorry Dulcinia, I didnt mean to bring up your sadness. Estre Berrocal smiled and shook her head. Mrs. Vasconcellos had a loving gaze that kept lingering on Estre Berrocal, Dulcinia, mom and your brother, they really looked for you for years, and several times I thought, I really couldnt find. Dulcinia, do you me mom? Of course not, its not like thedy abandoned me, so why should I me you. Mrs. Vasconcellos felt a little ufortable listening to her own daughter politely and distantly called by the name of Madame, but she knew it was a little difficult for her to change her mind suddenly, since her daughter had just returned home. Im d you dont me me, Dulcinia, mommy has missed you so much all these years, let mommy see you well. Estre Berrocal could not resist asking: By the way, madam, what happened to you and why were you hospitalized? Mrs. Vasconcellos eyes stopped and said, So Andreo hasnt told you yet. I I just have a fever and a cold and Im weak, you dont have to worry, Ill be fine and out of the hospital in a few days. But it seemed to Estre Berrocal that Mrs. Vasconcellos was not quite a little fever and a cold, but she did not suspect much. Mrs. Vasconcellos fell asleep before Andreo Fanta and Estre Berrocal left the room. When will thedy be discharged from the hospital? Andreo Fanta furrowed his eyebrows, looked at her with some gravity and said, Dulcinia, Mama is leukemic and was afraid you would worry, so she deliberately lied to you. Before you arrived, Mama told me not to tell you about her illness, but paper cant cover the fire, so she had no intention of hiding it from you. Leukemia? And has the right bone marrow been found? asked Estre Berrocal anxiously. Normally there is a higher match among immediate family members, but I took the test and it didnt fit. Estre Berrocal unconsciously asked: Will mine fit? Andreo Fantas dark eyes sank, Dulcinia, do you really want to?. Chapter 356： President Rouco kills Ciudad del Rey! Donating bone marrow shouldnt do much harm to your own body, right? asked Estre Berrocal. Andreo Fanta nodded, Nowadays, you dont need to donate bone marrow, donating blood stem cells is the same thing, it really doesnt do much harm to your own body. Estre Berrocal, What is it that you dont like? The person lying there is my own mother, you havent done me any harm, and if mine and hers are really suitable, of course I am willing to donate blood stem cells, our biology teacher was saying that donating blood stem cells is simr to having your blood drawn, and that blood stem cells are metabolized every day, and even if you donate them, new ones will continue to be produced. Since it doesnt hurt much and its not a risky thing to do, naturally Im willing to do it. Andreo Fanta said in a very solemn tone, Dulcinia thank you. Didnt you say we were family? Since we are family, theres no need to say thank you. After all, neither The Fanta Family nor The Vasconcellos Family ever did their part to take care of you, and I really appreciate that you are now willing to donate blood stem cells to your mother without any problems. Dont worry about that, I think I will be able to get a match with Mrs. Vasconcellos since I am her biological daughter. Mrs. Vasconcellos condition Andreo Fantas face was stony as he said in a deep voice, Moms illness cannot be dyed any longer. Then make quick arrangements to prepare for surgery. Andreo Fantas eyes were dazzled, he didnt expect Estre Berrocal to ept so easily, heughed lightly and said, Before I met you, I was wondering if you would be willing to make a match, but now it seems I was thinking of a small man. Its my own mother lying there, after all, Im not that cold-blooded, but if it was some kind of kidney recement surgery, maybe I would be very scared, Im not a saint, I would be concerned for my own safety, but to extract some stem cells from the blood for my own mother would restore her to health, and it would look like Im very uninformed if I didnt want to do that. Andreo Fanta smiled and reached out to pat her head, If its okay with you, the tryouts and match will take ce first thing tomorrow morning. Estre Berrocal froze and had a momentary stagger. She did not want to tell Andreo Fanta that her ex-husband was touching her head like that. The Holy City, Rouco Group. Adn Rouco received in his mailbox a series of photographs showing Estre Berrocal with a strange man and her intimate behavior. Adam Roucos eyes shone with a cold light and his brow furrowed deeply. You just got divorced and are looking for another one so soon? Adn Rouco exhaled sharply and leaned back in the executive chair behind him with his long fingers pressed against his forehead to rest his eyes. The heart was all irritation and intense jealousy.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Santino Yepes, Santino Yepes! Boss, did you call me? Adn Rouco looked grumpy: Book me a flight to Ciudad del Rey immediately. Adn Rouco was in a very bad mood, so much so that Santino Yepes did not dare say anything about how busy thepany would be in theing days. Yes, Ill order it right now. Santino Yepes left the office with a long exhtion, as soon as the bosss married life became unpleasant, he was the first to suffer. Vi The Vasconcellos family, Ciudad del Rey. Only Estre Berrocal and Ciri Garzn were at the table. At the outset, Estre Berrocal asked a question, Arent we waiting for Mr. Andreo to return?. I shouldnte back for dinner. Is Mr. Andreo that busy at work? Estre Berrocal thought silently: Andreo Fanta is more day-to-day than Adn Rouco, it seems. Ciri Garzn drinks Borscht and says, Because hes afraid that if I see him it will affect his appetite, so usually if Im at home he prepares dinner outside beforeing over. Estre Berrocal eats the meal in silence, and Andreo Fanta feels pathetically aggrieved at being reduced to such a state that he has to look his own wife in the face for a living when it is clearly his own home. Estre Berrocal cried andughed, thinking about how elegant it is to be a woman when you are Ciri Garzn. Purity steamed a fish and said with a smile, Seconddy, Miss Ciri, this fish is wild, it tastes much better than the domestic fish sold in the market, so you should eat more. As soon as Estre Berrocal smelled that odor, a sudden wave of nausea rushed up through the pit of her stomach and into her throat, vomit vomit He hurriedly covered his mouth and hurried to the bathroom. Ciri Garzn continued asking, Estre, what happened to you?. Purity followed suit. Estre Berrocal gags for a long time but does not vomit anything, Ciri Garzn pats her back gently, Is it because she has eaten badly? But you havent eaten anything either, Ive eaten with you, Im fine. Purity asked, Second Miss, how are you feeling, do you want me to send a doctor? Estre Berrocal waved her hand and gestured, No, Im not feeling welltely, Im probably new to Ciudad del Rey, its okay. So, Second Miss, I will now go and prepare some clear porridge for you. Ciri Garzn helped Estre Berrocal to get out of the bathroom: Dont hold on if you dont feel well, its no problem if a doctores. Good. Estre Berrocal only had a few bites of porridge for dinner and was so groggy that she went upstairs to rest very early in the morning. When Andreo Fanta returned, he walked into the house only to see Ciri Garzn sitting on the couch eating potato chips and watching Netflix, took off the coat she was wearing, hung it to the side and asked, Have you eaten yet? Well, eaten. Where is Dulcinia? Ciri Garzn was looking at the TV screen, arguing with him: Her name is Estre, not Dulcinia, and you havent had her for a day in La familia Vasconcellos, is it convenient to change her name when shees back? Andreo Fantas lips curved, Well then, where is Estre?. He went upstairs to bed, he didnt feel very well at dinner tonight, I think his bowels werent very good. Andreo Fanta looked up and asked, Has the doctor seen him yet?. No, it should be fine. Andreo Fanta approached and stood next to Ciri Garzn, reaching out to touch her head, to which Ciri Garzn tilted her head away from him. What are you doing, youve disheveled your hair. What did you have for dinner? Ciri Garzon wanted to roll her eyes, Can you stop asking me about such boring topics all the time?. Andreo Fanta was not angered by her impatience, and in the presence of Andreo Fanta Ciri Garzn was rebellious, no better than a teenager with a rebellious mind. Andreo Fanta withdrew his hand and slipped it back into his pants pocket, nced at the bag of chips she was holding, and finally gave her a grudging reminder: Lay off the junk food. Ciri Garzn remained distant and emitted a soft grunt to show her attitude. Andreo Fanta turned around to go upstairs to see Estre Berrocal when Ciri Garzn suddenly called out to him. By the way, have you thought about what I told you in Florence? School is about to start, and if you dont do it for me, Ill have to wait another term to study. Andreo Fantas dark eyes fluttered, no joy or excitement could be heard in his voice, he just said, I know, Ill let you know when its done. Well, hurry up then. Only in these matters Ciri Garzn rushes him. Andreo Fanta closed his eyes, somewhat helplessly. Chapter 357 ： Four weeks pregnant! Estre Berrocal was weak, had acid reflux all the time and could not sleep well. Andreo Fanta asked as he knocked on the door, Are you still having a hard time? Estre Berrocal nodded, Still a little bit, but it should be fine after a good nights sleep, dont worry. Are you sure you dont want a doctor toe? Andreo Fanta said as he put his hand to his forehead; fortunately, the temperature was normal. Its fine, I just dont have a lot of strength. It turns out that tomorrow morning youre going to the hospital for a checkup, so get some rest. After Andreo Fanta left, Estre Berrocal couldnt sleep, so she opened her cell phone to do a little friends check, and when she clicked on WhatsApp, a red 1 appeared in the contacts section. WhatsApp number to add her. Yes Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal was paralyzed for a long time and did not agree, and finally, fearing she could not resist, she simply deleted the request. What the hell does he mean, why did he add her to WhatsApp if he is divorced? In his mind, Adn Rouco was a bold man who would not regret a decision he had made, and his hesitation now made him think he was wavering. It was he who asked for the divorce, it was he who abandoned her first, and now hees to add her to the list of those who seek peace? Estre Berrocals mind,pletely disturbed, was in an even lesser state to fall asleep. After tossing and turning for more than an hour, Adn Rouco added it once more. Estre Berrocal had the courage, out of the blue, to tly refuse his request. Adam Roucos handsome face sank dark and mncholy as he received the WhatsApp rejection message. This woman, how dare she refuse him! Adn Rouco gritted his teeth, after having lived for more than thirty years, he had nevere up against such a wall! He was always the one asking for her contact details, but this woman has crossed out his mobile number and even his WhatsApp number! Now he has taken the initiative to add her twice and she has ignored it once and outright rejected it another time. With patience, Adam Rouco was reassured to think that it was Jerold Rouco who had impersonated him and wanted to divorce her, without her knowledge, and that she was now rightly and justifiably angry with him. But this woman, again leaving the house and pulling her Adn Roucos head swells with rage and blood when he thinks about it. He walked over to the bookshelf and reopened the copy of Up at the Vi, pulling out the small note inside and looking at it in amazement.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Unable to resist a cold snort, Hmph, trying to get me toe to you and having the audacity to leave without saying goodbye. Thinking about it made Adn Rouco feel irritated, he closed the book with a snap, pressed his long fingers against his temples and sat back in his chair a little tired. Remembering Estre Berrocal before leaving La Ciudad Santa, when he took her to see the whales in the underwater world and told her the meaning of the whales fall, when he suddenly said those three words again, was he trying to express to her that for him she could also sacrifice herself as a whale? Who asked you for the sacrifice, gave you permission? Did she ever think about his feelings when she left without saying goodbye because she was afraid people would point them out as blood rtives? But he was even angrier that he had not been by her side when she was so desperate and upset. How the old man had convinced her to go to Florence, the process she did not know, but she thought she must have been very determined at that moment, she had thought of him and Paulita and the Rouco family, but she had thought of herself. Adn Rouco does not like these sacrifices, especially when his own wife does such foolish things without his knowledge. The next morning, Andreo Fanta took Estre Berrocal to the hospital. Upon arriving at the hospital, Estre Berrocal went directly to have her blood drawn. After the blood draw, Estre Berrocal was a little dizzy and Andreo Fanta held her up, Dont you feel well?. Estre Berrocal did not take it seriously: I think its the morning fasting blood draw, Ill sit down and rest for a while. Cidro Borja, go get some breakfast and hot milk for thedy. Yes, Mr. Andreo. Andreo Fanta helped Estre Berrocal to sit on a chair to the side, Estre Berrocal saw her look a bit nervous and thought she was too tense, I must be hypoglycemic, its okay. I see you dont look very well. Later, when youve had breakfast, Ill ask Cidro Borja to take you back first. Good. This hospital has a stake in the MG Group, so in many respects Andreo Fanta enjoys privileges. The match report came out quickly. Hows that, did I get Mrs. Vasconcellos right? Andreo Fanta nodded, It fits, it shouldnt be a big deal. Its fine. Estre Berrocal had just stood up when her eyes turned ck and she fainted. Fortunately, Andreo Fanta was quick to grab her: Cidro Borja, get a doctor! Andreo Fanta was outside the room talking to the doctor, the doctor did not know Andreo Fanta, majority shareholder, and rebuked him with a ck face: What is wrong with you, thisdy is pregnant and you have brought her to have her blood taken for a blood stem cell matching, you do not want her to donate blood stem cells, do you? Pregnant women are very weak, if the pregnant woman had not fainted, if the pregnant woman really went to donate blood stem cells, do you know what the consequences would be? You are the husband of a pregnant woman, right? How can you be her husband? If something happens to the pregnant woman and her child, can you take responsibility? What a joke with human lives. Andreo Fanta was scolded by the doctor, but said nothing. Andreo Fanta has always been above the world, when has he ever been scolded like that? We didnt know about the situation, did we? If we had known that ourdy was pregnant, we wouldnt have brought her here for a blood stem cell test. The doctor looked at Andreo Fanta with contempt, Heh, I think this is a real sister found, so inattentive, its good to be alive, if the pregnant woman really donated blood stem cells, one body and two lives are not impossible. The doctor blurted out the words and turned around to go straight back to her office. Cidro Borja became agitated behind the doctors back: I say, why is she so animated, dont you know her, sir? How dare you speak to Mr. Andreo like that? Mr. Andreo, now that thedy is pregnant and cannot donate blood stem cells to thedy, what about this? Andreo Fanta clenched his fist and looked up at Estre Berrocal in the room, the lump in his throat slipped and he pursed his thin lips, Ill think of another way. When Estre Berrocal woke up, she was out of breath. Andreo Fanta and Cidro Borja were by her side and Estre Berrocal asked faintly, What happened to me?. You have fainted, dont move yet, lie down and rest. Estre Berrocal touched her forehead and murmured, Why has he fainted well . Andreo Fanta was silent for a few seconds and said, The doctor says you are pregnant, four weeks. what? Estre Berrocal looked at Andreo Fanta, her gaze erect andpletely frozen. How could she? How could she be pregnant? Chapter 358： This woman really deserves a beating! Estre Berrocals whole form fell apart. Andreo Fanta patted him on the shoulder and gently said, Get some rest and I will find another suitable donor for the blood stem cell donation. Once Andreo Fanta and Cidro Borja left the room, Estre Berrocal covered her face with her hands and took a deep breath as she tried to remember when that child had arrived Estre Berrocal reached out and slowly touched her hand to her t belly, her fingertips trembling slightly.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. This child, why did hee at this hour when he did note early orte? She and Adn Rouco are divorced The eyes gradually redden. Aggrieved, upset and rmed Estre Berrocal was speechless. Outside the room, Andreo Fanta looked at Estre Berrocal through the clear ss and instructed Cidro Borja, What happened to the man I asked you to check on? Adam Rouco, The Holy City, is a great name, and when you dig into it, you see that the man is perfect in every way, but maybe he is faking it, otherwise why would he leave his wife and children? Did you find out the reason for his divorce? Andreo Fanta looked down and straightened his shirt cufflinks. Cidro Borja says: This Adn Rouco, the reason for the divorce of ourdy is even more absurd, the uncle of Adn Rouco actually confused thedy with his real daughter, so that Adn Rouco and thedy became cousins, ording to what I have heard. Adn Rouco divorced Mademoiselle for fear of being attacked by public opinion. Andreo Fanta frowned. Giving up on your marriage because youre afraid of whats not happening? To Andreo Fanta this all seems silly, and Adn Roucos position in The Holy City would be too poor to be threatened by such a trivial matter. Cidro Borjas cell phone rings. After hanging up the phone, Cidro Borja lowered his voice and informed: Mr. Andreo, Adn Rouco is here in Ciudad del Rey, probably to see thedy. Stop him, Dulcinia is unstable at the moment and Im afraid something will happen if we see him. Yes, Mr. Andreo. As soon as they got off the ne, Adn Rouco and Santino Yepes were surrounded by several men in ck. Adn Rouco, with an immutable face, said in a cold voice: Santino Yepes, it looks like its time to do it, do you have a problem? After following the boss for so many years, I really dont do much for myself, but today, looking at this situation, I simply regret the sincerity of the other party if I dont. One of the cks who was in the lead took the floor: President Rouco make no mistake, our family Mr. Andreo only wants to invite you to sit down, nothing more. Adam Roucos brow furrowed and the depths of his eyes deepened for a moment as Santino Yepes leaned in and said, Boss, could this be a trick? Andreo Fanta is a number in Ciudad del Rey and it would be too much of a drop if it was so underhanded. The man in ck at the head of the group smiled and nodded respectfully and politely to Adn Rouco: It seems that President Rouco knows something about our Mr. Andreo, gentlemen, this way please. Adn Rouco and Santino Yepes went straight to the ck Bentley. The ck Bentley enters the Vasconcellos familys yard. The bodyguard on duty leads Adn Rouco and Santino Yepes to the vi. Once inside the vi, Purity said, This is Mr. Adam, I believe, and our Mr. Andreo is waiting for you in the backyard. Santino Yepes was about to follow Adn Rouco inside when he was stopped by the doorman: We, Mr. Andreo, have only invited Mr. Adn. Ill go in alone. Santino Yepes frowned, Boss, watch out. Adn Rouco nodded with his chin and carried his long legs to the back garden. Outdoors, surrounded by many bamboo nts, the view is peaceful. Adn Rouco saw Andreo Fanta sitting on a bamboo chair. Naturally, Andreo Fanta also saw Adn Rouco. When the two mens eyes met, the powerful countercurrent aura could be smelled like gunpowder in the air. Andreo Fantaughed at Adn Rouco mistaking him for a kidnapper. President Rouco, it is a mistake on my part to invite you for the first time in this way. Since President Andreo knows this is not hospitality, its time to show some sincerity, and Im not in the mood for coffee and conversation, where did you hide Estre? Adn Rouco hit the nail on the head with his question, and had little heart to fight with Andreo Fanta. Andreo Fanta was still smiling, carrying his delicate baster pot and preparing coffee without dy. You didnt divorce her? Its none of your business where I hide her, is it? Adn Rouco took two marriage certificates out of his pocket and threw them on the stone table. Thew decides whether Estre Berrocal and I are divorced or not, and it would be inappropriate for President Andreo to hide my wife from thew, would it not? Adn Rouco was furious, his voice was extremely cold and his face even more gloomy and frightening. Andreo Fanta poured himself a steaming cup of dragon well, pushed the coffee cup in front of him and said, I have heard that President Rouco has never been driven by emotions, and his character is even more restrained and calm, but why is he so irritable today? Adn Roucos dark eyes looked at him with heaviness, ice falling from his voice as he sneered, President Andreo kidnapped my wife, shouldnt he be in a bad mood? But Estre seems to have disowned you as her husband. Adn Roucos face became colder, his face dark and frightening: I didnt know that President Andreo was so fond of sowing discord. Andreo Fanta had no intention of exining himself, but instead turned on his phone and yed a public recording of the Are you sure you dont want to see Adn Rouco? I dont want to see him again, and even if he were on his knees in front of me now begging me to go home with him, I wouldnt go back to him! Andreo Fanta smiled, looking with interest at the colorful face of the man in front of him, President Rouco, its not that I dont want you to see your Estre, its your Estre who doesnt want to see you. I am a close friend of Estre, I treat her like family, and of course I support her decisions. Adn Rouco thought it was ridiculous: As soon as I got off the ne, President Andreo sent someone to invite me here, you investigated me, you followed my movements, you knew I wasing to Ciudad del Rey to look for Estre and you deliberately recorded this kind of thing to provoke me, Andreo Fanta, I warn you. Estre Berrocal lives as my Adam Rouco and dies as the soul of my Adam Rouco, and you better not imagine it. But now she seems to trust me more and lean on me more, and besides, arent you two cousins? Why dont you two split up ande to King City to find her without fear of the media exposing your true rtionship? Adn Rouco is ufortable feeling investigated by Andreo Fanta. Adn Rouco had always been a man of control, but now his weakest point was firmly in his hands, a feeling that irritated Adn Rouco. But Adn Rouco was Adn Rouco, and when he looked at Andreo Fanta again, his dark eyes were calm and unperturbed, and he spoke quietly with a single word: It is not for President Andreo to concern himself with my family affairs. Andreo Fanta pushed a velvet box in front of him, This is what Estre asked me to return to you. When he opened it, inside was a wedding ring given to him by Adn Rouco. Damn, the woman even gave Andreo Fanta something so important! When he finds her, hell skin her! He pampered her too much, spoiled her too much, and owed her too much! Chapter 359： Divorced and he still got her pregnant! Bastard! Adn Rouco took the diamond ring, got up and left immediately. Behind him, Andreo Fanta spoke slowly and asked, Is President Rouco leaving already? Isnt he staying longer? Andreo Fanta looked at the peeled sweet grapefruit on the fruit tray on the stone table and said, Estre was at our house recently and loved the sweet grapefruit, wont President Rouco try it? The anger in Adam Roucos chest heaved and he pushed down with great effort. Andreo Fanta added, Maybe Ill be in a good mood and tell you where Estre is. Adn Rouco hooked his thin lips, the smile that curved at the corners of his mouth was cold, his tone possessive: My own woman I will find myself, so I will not bother President Andreo. Adn Rouco took a few steps, then stopped and, with a slight sidelong nce, reminded, Besides, you have no right to call Mrs. Rouco by her boudoir name, thats a title only allowed to her husband. It is full of dominance. Andreo Fanta wanted to tease him even more: Then I have news for you too, your wife is pregnant. What did you say? The tip of Adn Roucos heart broke off and became totally disheveled. Estre is pregnant? However, I advise you to find her as soon as possible because, as she is a good match for my mothers bone marrow, she has agreed to donate blood stem cells to my mother and has said that the baby she doesnt want, she will abort it and donate blood stem cells to my mother. Adam Roucos fists, clenched and crisp, his bones bruised and white. Estre Berrocal was his weakness, but now she was a dagger in his heart, and even Adn Rouco, as calm and collected as he was, would have lost his cool. Clutching the diamond ring in his palm, almost embedded in the flesh of his hand, he gritted his teeth: You better pray I find Estre soon, or Ill me you, Andreo Fanta, if anyone turns out dead!. Okay, Ill wait. After Adn Rouco left, Ciri Garzn suddenly jumped out from behind Andreo Fanta. Why didnt I realize before that you were so into pranks?Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Andreo Fanta raised an eyebrow and looked at the small woman in front of him, He caused grief and sorrow to my own sister, so naturally I want to take revenge on him. Ciri Garzon sighed and sneered, Youre so vindictive, arent you afraid that people will reconcile as a couple and turn around and say bad things about you? Andreo Fanta had a slight, loving smile on his forehead: Are you looking after me?. Nice try, I was thinking, youre very naughty, watch out for others to retaliateter. Andreo Fantas dark eyes were fixed on her, half joking, half serious: Make whatever joke you want, but dont make a joke about you and me. Ciri Garzns ears got hot and she just avoided Andreo Fantas deep stare. It is too meaty. Estre is pregnant and youre not going to ask her to donate blood stem cells to your aunt, are you? I was just joking with Adn Rouco. The corners of Ciri Garzns mouth twitched, this guy is a bit of a joke. But how is he going to find Estre if you dont tell him? Andreo Fanta said with great assurance, He can find you, just as I can certainly find you. For a moment, Ciri Garzn wanted to ask him if he would still want to find her if he ran away for life. But in the end he held back, and if he ever stopped looking for her, it would be a good thing for both of them. Like now, who cant get over the hurdle of Tavios death, and cant be with him properly, and can only make the guilt she feels a little better by hurting him and making their rtionship worse, and theres no point in being together like this. As soon as Adn Rouco left The Vasconcellos Family, he instructed Santino Yepes: Send someone to inform all the hospitals in Ciudad del Rey that anyone who dares to perform an abortion on Estre Berrocal will not be able to live in peace! Yes, boss. Also, check out all of Andreo Fantas properties in Ciudad del Rey. It is very likely that Estre Berrocal was ced in a more distant vi by Andreo Fanta. Fifteen minutester, Santino Yepes found out the address of all of Andreo Fantas properties in Ciudad del Rey. This Andreo Fanta, who is not in real estate, has houses all over Ciudad del Rey? Boss, he has so many houses that we cant go one by one, when will we find them?. The eyes of Adam Rouco, falling on the t hills of the suburb, Vi Hirayama? Andreo Fanta says Estre loves Hirayamas sweet grapefruit? But as Adam Rouco often observes, Estres fondness for grapefruit is very general, and he recalls the time she had Paulita trick her into drinking grapefruit juice to improve her conception rate. So Andreo Fanta was deliberately egging him on to something. Go directly to Vi Hirayama. Vi Hirayama. It was very early in the mountain and Estre Berrocal was a little scared to be alone in such arge vige with no one on the mountain. Andreo Fanta said that the air in this ce was good for her to meditate on her baby, and that he would pick her up at 8:00 p. m. to take her back to The Vasconcellos family, but it was already 7:30 p. m. and there was no car in sight. Estre Berrocal made several phone calls to Andreo Fanta, all of which went unanswered. The heart, little by little, became restless. You werent going to spend the night here, were you? During the night is not a problem, so the vi, door locks you have checked, very smart and safe, but she a girl, in such a deserted ce, more or less will be afraid. Especially because the mountains are very quiet and at night the winter winds whistle against the windows, and although the vi is well soundproofed, Estre Berrocal cannot sleep. Outside the window, something seems to float Estre Berrocal ran to bed and buried herself under the covers, trembling with fear. I dont know if it was just his imagination or if it was real, but he thought he heard the cry of a wolf. She hugged the nket tightly and curled into a ball, and to cheer herself up, she touched her belly and tried to talk to the baby inside her: Dont be afraid, baby, your great-uncle wille to pick us upter . Estre Berrocal shuddered as she spoke and immediately got back under the covers. What the hell is Andreo Fanta doing, hes not kissing Ciri Garzn and forgetting to send for her, is he? In desperation, Estre Berrocal called Cidro Borja, who answered instead. Mr. Cidro, why didnt youe to pick me up? I am alone in Vi Hirayama and I am very afraid. Cidro Borja lied without changing his face: Dont worry, in this world there are no ghosts, wait in peace, someone has been sent to pick you up and is on his way. Really, really? Hurry up, will you? I see something floating outside the window The corners of Cidro Borjas mouth twitched, why are girls so superstitious nowadays? After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal huddled under the covers, suddenly hearing what sounded like a shriek in the corner and on the verge of tears of fright. If it werent for Adn Rouco I wouldnt be pregnant right now! Bastard, he divorced her and got her pregnant! But now she misses him very much If that man were there, she would certainly not be afraid of any ghost or wolf. After all, Adn Rouco is a big jerk! Chapter 360： President Rouco has a knack for chasing wives. After an unknown amount of time, Estre Berrocal curled up under the covers and faintly heard a knock at the outside door. He lifted the sheets, listened intently for a few more seconds with his ears pricked up, saw the re of the headlightsing through the window and, without even bothering to put on his shoes, darted for the door. I think Andreo Fanta sent someone to pick it up Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. This hell is very scary. He couldnt wait to open the door without even looking at the other persons face, and said in a trembling voice, Youre finally here, I As soon as she looked up, Estre Berrocal waspletely dumbfounded. How is it that the man in front of me looks so much like Adn Rouco The heartbeat, thump thump thump thump was elerating. Her lips opened and closed and she froze for a long time, and when she caught her breath, her first move was to immediately get inside the door and m it shut. But Adam Rouco went a step faster and pressed his long legs against the door, If you want to cripple your husband, go ahead, thats fine with me, but Im afraid you wont be able to stand loneliness for the rest of your life as a widow. Estre Berrocal didnt dare to push too hard, but she didnt want to let him pass either. How, how did you get here? Naturally I havee to see Mrs. Rouco. He hid behind the door, pressing his body against it, and Adn Rouco, upon seeing his person, sounded a little annoyed. Estre Berrocals voice trembled even more, not out of fear this time, but out of a sour nose and a sobbing voice: We are divorced, I am no longer Mrs. Rouco, you have the wrong person. I know very well whether we are divorced or not, or which of your eyes saw our divorce papers? Youre lying. Tears, atst, rolled with resignation. Adam Roucos anger, which had been so violent, could no longer be ovee by her tears, but he sighed helplessly: I am not the one who asked you for a divorce. Estre Berrocal stifled a sob: Is that a ghost?. How had he not realized before that Adn Rouco was also full of shit! Adn Rouco suddenly wanted to tease her: Did you just get scared by a ghost? Estre Berrocal stood up and wiped her tears hard: Youre scared of ghosts! No Adn Rouco I dont want to see you! Get out of here! The man, surprisingly, had diverted his attention from the point. Adn Rouco asks in a shy tone: Arent you afraid of ghosts when I leave? Estre Berrocal was furious: Me, Im not afraid! There are no ghosts in this world. But the moist eyes close tightly, fearing to see something impure. Adam Rouco said quietly, I heard that there are many graves near Ping Shan , ten years ago, this ce was a mass grave, only in thest two years it became a scenic area, mass grave, there must be nock of lonely souls and wild ghosts, I heard that those lonely souls and wild ghosts are vicious, do you know what they like most, do you know what they like most? Estre Berrocal shook her head upward as she covered her ears in painful fear: I dont want to hear it! Enough already. Ive heard that those lonely spirits love to trap white girls like you to be their wives. Estre Berrocals head was spinning, since she was a little girl she was afraid of ghost stories and Adn Rouco was telling her one at a time like this one! Santino Yepes, standing a short distance away, almost burst outughing. I didnt expect the boss to be so good at chasing his wife, he even told ghost stories. I learned that a mans mouth is really a deceptive ghost. If you dont want to see me, then Ill leave? Adn Rouco withdrew his long legs and took two steps to the side. Estre Berrocal glued her ear to the door panel and listened intently as if she had actually heard his footsteps leaving. No way, is this going away? I didnt want to see it, but now, in the middle of nowhere, I was really scared. After about three minutes, Estre Berrocal peeked through a crack in the door, but there was a sudden sh and all she saw was a horrible, ghastly ghostly head, so she screamed in terror and rushed straight at Adn Rouco, who was standing in front of the door. Ahhhhhhhhhh! Ghosts! Get away, get away! Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his neck and her legs around his waist, clinging to his arms like a little kangaroo. Adn Roucos mood, which had been gloomy for many days, was suddenly clouded. Fearing she would fall, she leaned her small body against him and asked mockingly, Didnt you tell me to leave? How can I leave when youre stuck to me? Estre Berrocal wrapped her bare feet around the back of his waist in a deadly knot, too scared to let go at all, her little face buried in the crook of his neck, incoherently saying, Ooooooooooo . Adam Rouco we are reconciled for now! You can leave when the sun rises. After saying that, Estre Berrocal felt so weak. The smile under Adn Roucos eyes deepened: But I dont want to stay until dawn. Youre not leaving! You can do whatever you want! Stay with me The pleading voice of the little woman in his arms, like a small stray cat, pleased Adn Rouco very much. The man lifted her up with hisrge hands and carried her toward the house. As soon as he entered the house, Adn Rouco was about to take her to turn on the light when the person in his arms suddenly burst into uncontroble tears. Bastard Adam Rouco youre a big bastard! How can you bully me like that you bastard If I wasnt afraid of ghosts I wouldnt engage with you! Youre a big bastard! Why are you scaring me ooooooooooooooooooooooooo Dont you know Im afraid of ghosts? Ooooooooooooooooooooo Estre Berrocal cried heavenly tears and shivered like a sieve in his arms. Adn Rouco finally lost the urge to tease her and slowly stroked her trembling back with arge hand, gently reassuring her: Thats it, dont cry, I wont scare you anymore. What the hell was that just now? asked Estre Berrocal, frightened and curious. Adam Roucoughed and lowered his dark eyes to look at her, Wouldnt you know it if you opened your eyes and looked? But Im afraid, its not a ghost, is it? Forget it, Id rather not look. Estre Berrocal shook her head nervously. Even if Im a ghost, dont I still have me, I wont let the ghost take you. At these words, Estre Berrocal calmed down for no apparent reason, and hesitated for a long moment before slowly pulling her face away from Adam Roucos neck and immediately recoiling at the sight of the ghastly ghostly head on the phone. Get out of the way! Get out of the way! His hand swung upward and dropped the phone directly onto Adam Roucos hand on the floor. Adn Rouco hugged her, reflected for a couple of seconds and said with his thin lips pressed to his ear: You broke my phone, what are you going to do with it? Who told you to scare me? Its all your fault! Its all your fault! Adn Rouco nodded helplessly in agreement, it was his fault. Adn Rouco kicked the phone, which had fallen at his feet, straight aside and advanced with Estre Berrocal in his arms. Wheres the bedroom? Estre Berrocal didnt open her eyes, just held out her hand and pointed, There. Adam Roucos dark eyes smiled at her as he looked at her like a frightened coward, in a better mood. Taken to the bedroom, Estre Berrocal immediately got into bed, wrapping herself in a thick nket. Adn Rouco had unscrewed the bedroommp, the light was soft and he sat on the edge of the bed looking at her. Estre Berrocal was eyeing him warily at the time, swaying her hips back to keep a rtively safe distance from him. Adam Rouco, however, leaned toward her, his dark eyes boring into hers, After using me, dont you love me? Chapter 361： Mrs.Rouco, I am very surprised. At these words, Estre Berrocals watery eyes stared at Adn Rouco, choking back a sob, her eyes as red as an abandoned puppy. It is clear it is clear that you no longer love me it is you who have said that you want a divorce it is you who have said that you will have nothing with me Adn Rouco Atst I see you you are a businessman with a profit motive youre a big liar! You dont want me at all Well lips, blocked by his own. Estre Berrocals salty tears flowed into the others mouth. Adn Rouco gently pressed his forehead against hers and said, Dont say those things again. Estre Berrocal cried louder and sobbed, But you just just dont love me . How could one divorce her if one loves her, how could one not go to Florence to look for her if one loves her? I was going to pick you up after you left for Florence, but I was on my way to the airport and had an ident. Estre Berrocals eyes fluttered and she immediately became concerned, Are you okay then? Are you all right? Adam Roucos voice was a little hoarse as he caught her small hands groping his body, Dont touch him, arent you afraid that something will happen to you?. Estre Berrocal was so dizzy from crying that she didnt realize what he meant until she saw the game in his eyes and felt she had been tricked by him. You bastard, its gettingte and you still want to drive! Because of the ident, Jerold Rouco reappeared, impersonating me, and asked for a divorce from you. So So it wasnt you who divorced me? It was that big pervert Jerold Rouco? Pervert? For a moment, Estre Berrocal did not know whether to cry orugh, and had the feeling that she had been taken for a ride. Adn Rouco looked at her and nodded seriously in response. Estre Berrocal put her arms around Adn Roucos neck, but the tears flowed back down Adn Roucos neck. Adam I thought you didnt really love me. Do you know how much Jerold Rouco said? How he could impersonate you Im sorry Its my fault for not telling you I was so angry that Adam Rouco pulled his small hand away and his dark eyes looked at her solemnly, Ive answered everything you wanted to know, isnt it time for you to answer some questions? Estre Berrocal was teary-eyed and somewhat bewildered, still reeling from her great sadness and joy, Hmm? I hear youre pregnant? I heard you were going to abort our baby to save another mans mother? Adam, listen to me, I also just found out about my pregnancy, the truth is that I didnt expect to be pregnant all of a sudden. Even though it came very suddenly, I definitely didnt think about aborting it. Adn Rouco was slightly relieved to hear this statement. But Andreo Fantas mom is my mom too. Adn Roucos brow furrowed: What did you say? At the mention of it, Estre Berrocals face was still streaked with tears, but she smiled, Adam, we are actually not rted at all, nor am I my second uncles daughter. That said, I have Dad to thank for letting me go to Florence, if I hadnt gone there I might not have met Andreo Fanta, and without meeting him, our rtionship might have remained misunderstood. Adn Rouco wiped away the traces of tears with his fingertips and his dark eyes looked deeply into her, Whats wrong? It was always that I was not Uncle Ers daughter, and as to why Uncle Ers paternity report was wrong, I cant understand it, by definition I wouldnt be but I really am the daughter of The Fanta Family, Andreo Fanta insisted on two paternity tests and both were established. So I am his real sister. Estre Berrocal told Adn Rouco some more about her stay in Florence, and thetter, looking at her dark eyes and haggard little face, took her in his arms andid her on the bed, saying in a deep voice: Well, you can stop this stuff, Im going to send someone to investigate. Estre Berrocal leaned into his arms and took his big hand in her little one, You sleep with me. Its been two days since Ive had a bath, Mrs. Rouco. From yesterdays flight to King City to finding him now, hes had a long, dusty trip and hasnt even bothered to take a hot shower. Estre Berrocal, however, continued to cling to his neck and arched into his arms, Its okay, I dont care. Adn Rouco smiled and took her little hand: But Im everywhere. Well, then, can you wash faster? Adn Rouco looked at her yfully, Are you still afraid of ghosts?. Estre Berrocals watery eyes shifted from side to side and she said, somewhat embarrassed, I thought I said this was a mass grave. Adn Rouco raised his hand and tapped him on the forehead, with sly eyes: Nonsense, nonsense. Estre Berrocal raised her foot and tried to kick him: Adn Rouco, you big liar, arent you afraid of scaring your children? The man took her little feet and put them back under the sheets: My little girl Adn Rouco, she is not scary. Estre Berrocal looked at him twice. As Adn Rouco headed for the bathroom, he seemed to remember something else, turned and pulled the diamond ring out of his pocket: Give me your hand. He took her hand, put the diamond ring back on her ring finger and said very seriously, Dont ever give anything that important to anyone again. But Andreo Fanta is no one else, hes my real brother. Not even for a real brother. When ites to this true brother, Adn Rouco has a lot of fire in his belly.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. This Andreo Fanta, sooner orter he will take his revenge. Today, his heart felt like it was hanging off a cliff, and if he wasnt careful, it would fall apart. Andreo Fanta was the first person who dared to y a joke on his head, good for him, he will keep it in mind. As soon as Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom after the shower, he was grabbed by the waist by Estre Berrocal, who ran towards him. Why did it take you so long to wash? Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow and caught her in a cross-legged embrace: Mrs. Rouco, you seem to have missed me. So, do you miss me? asked Estre Berrocal with a little red face. Once the man led her to the bed, Estre Berrocal leaned into the crook of his arm and the two of them looked at each other face to face. Adn Rouco said: If I didnt want to, I woulde to see you in the middle of nowhere. Estre Berrocal tilted her little face up and kissed her thin lips, How did you find your way here? Did Andreo Fanta tell you toe to this hellhole today to nurse my baby and it seemed so strange . Did he know you wereing to King City to find me and thats why he hid me? Adam Rouco frowned slightly and turned around, trapping her under him. Mrs. Rouco, it seems I havent tried hard enough and now you have time to think about other men Estre Berrocal was coy: So, what do you want?. Adn Rouco leaned toward his ear and said two words in a maic voice: Reparation for the body. Estre Berrocal pushed her hands against his chest hurriedly, Hey hey. no no, Im only four weeks pregnant, no Ill let you off first, but when its safe, I wont spare you. Adn Roucoy down next to her and ran hisrge hand across her lower back. Chapter 362： I’ve been losing sleep since the day you left. After a night of great emotions and ups and downs, Estre Berrocal could not sleep in the familiar warmth of her arms. Because of Adam Rouco, his gaze dared to fall into the darkness outside the window, where something might be drifting. It was Adam Rouco, who had not had much rest for almost forty-eight hours and who had traveled all the way to Ciudad del Rey, who was now quite sleepy with the soft fragrance in his arms. He put his arms around her, breathed in the light fragrance of her hair, kissed her temple and said softly and softly, Go to sleep.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocals eyes widened and her little hands sped Adn Roucos arms around her, her eyes rolling, Adn, do you think there really are hungry ghosts here? Adam Roucoughed softly with his eyes closed and pulled her tighter into his arms, unable to stop himself from kissing the bridge of her nose and lips again. I dont know if there are evil spirits, but I know theres a hungry ghost around you right now. By the time Estre Berrocal reacted, her little face was red as she raised her hand and punched him in the shoulder. This man, how can he still be thinking about that kind of thing even now! Okay, no more problems, do as you are told and go to sleep. With a long arm, Adn Rouco also turned off themp and wrapped it in the warmth of the nket. Estre Berrocal shrunk into his arms, looked at his handsome sleeping face and sighed, Adam, I thought we were really parting like this, but thank goodness you came to Ciudad del Rey to find me. No, dont be ridiculous. Adam Roucos chin resting gently on the top of her head, Estre Berrocal asks again, If, indeed, we were rted, would you stille to me? I didnt know I was an oopsie until I came to you. Ah, yes, so that means that even though we are cousins, you stille to me. Adn Rouco made a hmm and ran hisrge hand over the back of his neck. Estre Berrocal was especially troubled tonight, her little face pressed against the back of his neck, her eyshes so long they tickled his neck and the lump in his throat, and he couldnt help but frown, but he didnt want to push her away any further. Adam, you said that if Mrs. Vasconcellos does not find the right person to donate blood stem cells to her At the mention of it, Adam Roucos dark eyes immediately widened, and he looked alertly and seriously at the little woman in his arms, interrupting her directly and saying, I forbid you, I dont care what youre thinking, I forbid you to keep thinking about it. Adam Roucosrge hands cupped her small face, his dark eyes fixed on her solemnly. Why are you so nervous, its not like I said I was going to donate blood stem cells to Mrs. Vasconcellos, if I wasnt pregnant I would have given them to her, but now that I have our baby, the baby is the first person I think about and Im not going to take any chances with the baby. Besides, although Mrs. Vasconcellos had not deliberately abandoned her then, by mistake, all these years had passed and she was older, with a good marriage and a beloved partner of her own, and no longer needed any motherly love, and as good as Mrs. Vasconcellos was, Estre Berrocal was not very fond of her at the moment. Mrs. Vasconcellos really had to give up more in her heart than her and Adams children. Donating blood stem cells is a big deal, even if you are not pregnant, you cant make decisions without permission. In the future, when you encounter this kind of thing, you should discuss it with me, and this time you left home without permission and still havent done a checkup. Estre Berrocal was embarrassed: Youre going to do a review? Youre not going to write another review, are you?. Adn Rouco hit him over the head: Writing a critique is a light sentence, think well how to admit your mistakes. Estre Berrocal blinked in pain, bit her lips, and said, Can you spare me for the sake of my pregnancy? If youre pregnant and dont discipline her, wont she be even more anarchic in the future? Running with the ball in your belly, I see you can do it. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she muttered, I didnt, and whats that tone, its okay for me to run away from home, but its not okay for me to take your child? Now that the baby is not yet born, you value him more, so when he is born, will I be the least important in your heart? Adn Rouco squinted at her: Estre Berrocal. Hmm? Why are you so jealous? That is not because I love you so much. Adn Roucos dark eyes went nk at this answer, as if he had not expected her to respond so naturally and unambiguously, and had thought she would simply blur the question His dark eyes burned as he looked at her, his eyes full of affection and warmth, No matter how many children I have in the future, the one I love the most will always be you. Really? She was like a child, her eyes were clear and sparkled with countless little stars. Adn Rouco nods with a slight smile: Children are an essory of love, they can only be with us for a part of our life and sooner orter they will leave their parents, but a couple is eternal. Would Paulita be upset if she heard Daddy say that? Later, when Paulita grows up, the man who spoils her wille. When the timees, he fears that his daughter will be so eager to get married that she wont even care about him as a father. Its hard to imagine what our Paulitas future boyfriends will be like when she grows up, and I must be very sad when she gets married. Adn Rouco hit him over the head: If you didnt know better, youd think you were seventy or eighty years old and you worry so much, go to sleep. Its not like I havent seen you for a long time and I wanted to find something to talk to you about Well talk tomorrow, youll have to be considerate, your man hasnt had much sleep in almost two days. All right then. Good night. After he fell asleep, Estre Berrocal looked at the greenish-brown circles under his eyes and became a little distressed. Adam, have you not slept well for a long time?. Adn Rouco grabbed his little hand: Ive been losing sleep the whole time youve been away from home. Ive been grumpytely and youd better not do anything foolish to upset me again. Well, I wont, and I wont bother you again for a long, long time. Adn Rouco was amused: A long, long time? How long is your long, long time? One month? Two months? Then I am sure that in the future I will continue to do more or less unpleasant things for you, even things that will annoy you, and it is not good for your health to be angry, and you had better get used to the stupid things I do. Adn Rouco pinched her face: Estre Berrocal. Hmm? From whom did you learn this sophist theory? Estre Berrocalined, Be gentle, youre making my face big, other husbands are touching their heads and princess hugs, youre pinching their faces, Im turning into a bun face. Touch the head to kill it without fear of going bald? How can such a sweet image that touches the heade out of his mouth and turn into a bald image Chapter 363: Married men love to show their happiness Early the next morning, Adn Rouco returned to the Vasconcellos family with Estre Berrocal. Andreo Fanta and Ciri Garzn having breakfast at Vi La familia Vasconcellos. Adn Rouco and Andreo Fanta do not know each other. The men, especially those of their distinction, admire each other in most cases, and now there is ayer of kinship, so naturally there is no overnight enmity. Andreo Fanta took the floor: Have you had breakfast yet? Do you want to sit down and have a drink?. Estre Berrocal shook her head and smiled, Adam and I took a walk through the small suburbs of Ciudad del Rey on the way here and settled in at the bistro for breakfast and a bunch of Ciudad del Rey specialties. When Andreo Fanta had almost finished eating, Adn Rouco took the floor: If President Andreo is free, we could talk. Sure, go talk to my studio. Adn Rouco looked down and said to Estre Berrocal: Wait for me here and dont walk away. Estre Berrocal nodded meekly, Well, Ill talk to Ciri. When Adn Rouco went upstairs with Andreo Fanta, Ciri Garzn came up to his shoulder and asked, Is he your husband? Estre Berrocal blushed a little, Hmm. No wonder you cant get over him so much, being so handsome and treating you so well, when he came to The Vasconcellos Family yesterday to see you, he was on fire, with a look like he wanted to swallow Andreo Fanta. Why? Because her husband thought Andreo Fanta was his rival in love, and he had taken the liberty of keeping his wife private, so of course he was furious. Estre Berrocals heart moves at the tip. A man as calm and collected as Adn Rouco usually is, it is rare to see him lose his temper. Its a pity I dont see him anxious about me, hes usually very cold. Its not that simple, there are surveince cameras all around the outside of this courtyard, Andreo Fanta and your husband met yesterday in the semi-unknown caf club in the backyard, there is surveince there too, Ill pull it out and show it to you. Really? By all means, go. Inside the studio, Andreo Fanta stands with Adn Rouco next to the floor-to-ceiling window, contemting the distant view. Estre is pregnant and cannot donate blood stem cells to Mrs. Vasconcellos, something I hope President Andreo understands. Andreo Fanta let out a softugh, What if I dont get it?. Adam Rouco raised his cold eyes and said in a calm voice: President Andreo cannot understand that it is President Andreos business, Estre is my wife, a native of The Rouco family, and she donates blood stem cells to others, first with my consent. Andreo Fanta narrowed his eyes and pondered a question, If Dulcinia wasnt pregnant by now, would you have allowed her to donate? Sincerely, I dont want to. Adn Rouco turned his eyes to look at him and said in a firm tone. Andreo Fanta merely curved his lips, unsurprised, But donating blood stem cells doesnt do much harm to the donor, and saving one life is better than saving seven, this Mrs. Vasconcellos you speak of, is also Dulcinias real mother. From a scientific point of view, donating blood stem cells doesnt really do much harm to the donor, but I dont want to put Estre at risk, especially when ites to her health, and I never look at things scientifically or rationally when ites to Estre Berrocal, I want her to live with me until she is eighty, ny or even a hundred years old, so I dont want her to be weak and unhealthy. As for building seven pagodas, Im not interested. Adn Rouco once said that he was so selfish that if the world ever ended, he would not save it, he would simply take Estre Berrocal and flee to the safest ce to hide. He didnt care if the others lived or died, as long as Estre Berrocal was alive and well, that was enough. Andreo Fanta stared into his dark eyes for a long moment before speaking, That my sister met you was probably the luckiest thing shes had since she was taken away. In the surveince room, Estre Berrocal touches her feverish face after watching the video of Adn Rouco confronting Andreo Fanta yesterday. How she had never felt before that Adn Rouco cared so much about her. Especially the moment she saw the video in which Adn Rouco pulled out his marriage certificate directly, Estre Berrocal felt her heart was about to burst with heat.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Ciri Garzon asks, Since your divorce was a misunderstanding and he is pursuing King City, when do you n to return to The Holy City with him? I dont know, she wouldnt have stayed long in King City if she had a lot to do at thepany, and Ive been away from The Holy City too long, I havent seen my daughter for years. A daughter? You already have a daughter with Adn Rouco? At the thought of Paulita, Estre Berrocal bursts with maternal love and opens her phone gallery: Yes, look, thats my daughter with Adam. Hes so cute and cuddly. Her name is Paulita, she is three years old, she is able to make my heart melt when she talks to me, I want to say yes to everything she wants, when are you and my brother going to have one too?. Estre Berrocal looked at the photo and burst outughing, realizing as soon as she finished that she seemed to have asked the wrong question. Ciri Garzns smile dimmed a lot, but she pretended not to mind and said, I just like it better when I see a munchkin, but Id rather not have a real baby! Im afraid of dying because my body will deform and if Im unlucky, Ill bleed to death, so Id rather not. Were you born with Andreo Fanta? Youd better forget it. Estre Berrocal, knowing that was Ciri Garzns excuse, didnt poke her and yed along. And yes, having a baby, whether its a normal delivery or a C-section, is quite painful. Ciri Garzn looked at Paulitas picture and said, I dont care, Im going to be Paulitas godmother!. Yes, but for all intents and purposes, Andreo Fanta is Paulitas real uncle Im not married to Andreo Fanta, but hes Paulitas uncle, so who am I to Paulitas aunt? Estre Berrocal, knowing that Ciri Garzn was angry, smiled and said, Yes, when you go to La Ciudad Santa to y, I will let Paulita meet you as a godmother. Ciri Garzns eyes fell on the photo again: Paulita is very busty and also very cute, more adorable than those kids on TV. Estre Berrocal joked, Who told me I had good genes with Adam. In the studio, when the two men finished speaking, Adn Rouco suddenly stopped his steps as he reached the studio door and turned his head: I am grateful that Estre Berrocal was taken from me at birth by malicious people, even if the road was difficult, but those people finally gave me such a good girl. It was unfortunate for you and Mrs. Vasconcellos. For that, I thank you all. I will help Mrs. Vasconcellos find the right bone marrow. Andreo Fanta watched Adam Roucos back as he walked away, the corners of his lips twisted: Deuces. Do married men like to show their happiness in front of single men? Adn Rouco went downstairs and looked for voices to find Estre Berrocal and Ciri Garzn. As soon as Estre Berrocal saw Adn Rouco, she remembered how eagerly he had looked for her yesterday, and with a thrill in her heart she ran to him and threw her arms around his waist. Adam I will never leave you again. Adn Rouco was astonished, not very used to making out with Estre Berrocal in the presence of outsiders. He whispered a yful reminder in her ear, Mrs. Rouco, you can talk to me about love somewhere else if you want, Ill let you have your say, but for now, arent you forgetting that theres someone else here? And, its a great light bulb. Ciri Garzn said sourly: Doesnt it hurt your conscience when you show your love in front of single dogs like me?. Andreo Fanta also approached, put his arm around Ciri Garzns shoulders and said, How can you be a single dog if you have me?. Chapter 364 ： A son-in-law meets his mother-in-law for the first time. After lunch at The Vasconcellos Family, Andreo Fanta suggested to Estre Berrocal that she take Adn Rouco to see Mrs. Vasconcellos that her daughter, whom he had been reading about for more than twenty years, was in a good home. When they arrived at the hospital, Adn Rouco entered the room with Estre Berrocal. Ms. Vasconcellos has just finished a round of chemotherapy, her face is haggard and skin and bones, but you can still tell she must have been a real beauty in her youth. Dulcinia, this is Estre Berrocal let out augh: Mrs. Vasconcellos, this is my husband, Adn Rouco. Mrs. Vasconcellos did not seem to expect that her daughter was already married to a husband, and there was a sh of surprise in her eyes, So youre all married. Yes, Mrs. Vasconcellos, I have been married to Adam for almost a year. Adn Rouco nodded politely toward Mrs. Vasconcellos, Mrs. Vasconcellos, hello. Come and sit down, you two. Adn Rouco sat with Estre Berrocal, and Mrs. Vasconcellos took Estre Berrocals hand and said, Dulcinia, I know I am not qualified to be a mother. Now that you are married and have a family of your own, I am sorry I have been absent from even the most important event of your life.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Mrs. Vasconcellos, Im fine now, Adam has been good to me, you should stop ming yourself, the past is in the past, I really dont me you, the most important thing for you now, is to get well. Mrs. Vasconcellos smiled charitably, Fine, as long as youre happy. Estre Berrocal, still somewhat curious about her birth and what happened then, asked: Mrs. Vasconcellos, how exactly I was taken then? Mrs. Vasconcellos sighed and recalled, When I was young, I met your father, Incendio Fanta, at a dinner party. After we met, Incendio Fanta continued to court me and I was so impressed by his romanticism and consideration that I married him, when the family businesscked funds. My father loved me so much that he helped the Fanta Group through the difficulties and soon after the marriage I gave birth to Incendio Fantas son, your brother Andreo, and at the time I thought I was the happiest woman in the world, but when I was pregnant with you I found out that your father had another woman outside. Incendio Fanta married me because he wanted to marry into The Vasconcellos family to help The Fanta family ovee their difficulties, he never broke contact with his mistress Amara Monteno. He never broke contact with his lover, Amara Monteno, and even conspired with Amara Monteno to set me up, so I was blind to have married him. Amara Monteno repeatedly provoked me. When I went intobor, she secretly sent someone to take him away as a newborn, and I almost suffered depression because of it. Estre Berrocal can imagine how heartbroken and despondent Mrs. Berrocal is. But why would Amara Monteno do that? Clearly it was her and Fanta Incendio who were in the wrong. Mrs. Vasconcellos growled, Amara Monteno believes that my presence is the reason she has been a shady little girl for so many years. But dont you think that if Incendio Fanta really loved her, she would have chosen to marry me for her financial resources? In the end, Incendio Fanta is too selfish, always thinking only of himself. Estre Berrocal was furious: How could Incendio Fanta do this! He was the one who tricked you in the first ce, how could he join forces with Amara Monteno to set you up!. Adn Rouco, seeing that the mother and daughter were engaged in a conversation and that they had only met after more than twenty years, wanted to leave them their space and said to Estre Berrocal: Im going outside to smoke a cigarette. Estre Berrocal couldnt resist remembering: So she smokes less. Adn Rouco responded with indifference, patted her waist with his big hand and said, Stay a while longer with Mrs. Vasconcellos. Good. When Adn Rouco left the room, Mrs. Vasconcellos asked her seriously, Dulcinia, this Adn Rouco, is he good to you?. Estre Berrocal also nodded seriously and said, Adam is very good to me, although he is not usually affectionate and weing in front of outsiders, but he is really good to me, like this time, when I left the house in private for something, he came after me in a hurry. And, he was very tolerant with me. How nice, Dulcinia, mom doesnt want you to follow in my footsteps, I met Incendio Fanta and almost ruined my whole life, I dont want my daughter to also be deceived and wronged in her marriage. If one day she treats you badly, you must not put up with it, the door of The Vasconcellos family is always open for you. Even if mother does not live so long, I will ask your brother to take good care of you. Estre Berrocal, who had not felt the sensation of having her family behind her in too long, nodded vigorously with her eyes slightly reddened and her hands sped with Ms. Mrs. Vasconcellos tears also fell, Dulcinia, can you call me mom? Just once, okay? In all these years, I havent heard my daughter call her mother Estre Berrocal couldnt bear to tell him no, Ma At the sound of Mom, Mrs. Vasconcellos sobbed, but smiled through her tears and replied, Hi. Mother and daughter embraced. Estre Berrocal smiled, also a little bit half-smiling, and said: Mom, I have good news for you, Im pregnant, Im a mother-to-be. Really? Thats great, you should let Adam take good care of you, during your pregnancy, you should take better care of your health, if mom wasnt sick, she could take care of you herself, but now that mom is in this state of health, she has trouble even taking care of herself. Dulcinia, mom is very sorry for you. Mom, dont always say youre sorry, Adam will take care of me, dont worry. Suddenly the door of the room rang and Estre Berrocal stood up and said: I think its Adaming back, Im going to get him. Estre Berrocal rushed to the door and there stood a middle-aged woman, dressed in a beautiful but not unremarkable outfit. You are The middle-aged woman looked sharply at Estre Berrocal and scowled fiercely, Are you Lupita Vasconcellos daughter? Inside, Mrs. Vasconcellos, lying on the hospital bed, heard Amara Montenos shrill voice and immediately became angry: Amara Monteno? What are you doing here? Amara Monteno pushed past Estre Berrocal, who was standing in the doorway blocking her way, and strutted on her heels, saying mockingly, Of course I came to see how sick you are now, Im still waiting for them to bury you the day you go to hell. When I die, Ill have my son and daughter to bury me, so I dont need to bother you, an outsider, to send me away! Estre Berrocal red at the strutting Amara Monteno: Miss Wei, you are not wee here, please leave. Lupita Vasconcellos, you are a soft head son and daughter, and your character does not go with you, Andreo Fanta has made the Fanta Group lose money to avenge your death. That son of yours is really something, and he is very ruthless, and now this daughter you just got back, what, is she going to take care of me too? Mrs. Vasconcellos hated the woman with a passion: Amara Monteno, the man is in the eye of the beholder, if you have any shame, go now. Chapter 365： What the hell dare you touch my wife and children? Instead of going out, Amara Monteno approached the bed. Mrs. Vasconcellos, too much fire hurts, especially when you are a sickly person like yourself, and it is better to be in a good mood. Amara Montenos viinous face was so repulsive that Lupita Vasconcellos, her pale face flushed with anger, covered her chest and coughed. Get out of here, Amara Monteno, get out of here! Estre Berrocal, of course, couldnt bear to see her own mother being bullied by a third party, and moved in to stop Amara Monteno in front of her bed, her eyes ring coldly at Amara Monteno, You better get out of here now, or Im calling hospital security! Amara Monteno, who was not afraid, snapped her fingers and tworge bodyguards entered from outside the room. Estre Berrocals eyes fluttered and she scoffed, Are you trying to threaten or kidnap?. Youre not here to talk, titty girl! Get out of my way! Amara Monteno pushed Estre Berrocal roughly, Amara Monteno was so strong that Estre Berrocal hit the side table. Dulcinia! Amara Monteno, what are you doing to me! Donty your hands on Dulcinia! Amara Monteno hooked her red lips, Dulcinia is still a junior, no matter what, and she deserves a good education for you as a mother for the way she just contradicted me! Amara Monteno grabbed Estre Berrocals wrist and was about to strike when the door to the room suddenly opened. Adn Rouco glimpsed Estre Berrocals pained face with a hand on her stomach and his pupils closed, his eyes filled with murderous intent. Let go! Adn Rouco strides over and, with one long leg raised, kicks Amara Monteno straight to the ground, Who are you to touch my wife and children!. Amara Monteno screamed in pain and shouted angrily at the two bodyguards who were frozen in ce, Dont leave yet!. Adn Rouco hugged Estre Berrocal and asked her in a low voice: How is it, where did you get stuck?. Im fine. When the two bodyguards saw that Adn Rouco was not just an empty frame, their eyes became defensive and they did not dare to approach. Adn Rouco was about to release Estre Berrocal and liquidate the two bodyguards when Andreo Fanta arrived with his men. Andreo Fanta raised his hand in a direct gesture and Cidro Borja had the two bodyguards dragged away by the brothers following him. Amara Monteno was still slumped on the floor when Andreo Fanta approached her, his eyes cold and dark as a monks. Amara Monteno looked at him wide-eyed, swaying her hips back. Andreo Fanta looked at her condescendingly, Who gave you permission to provoke my mother and sister, did that man send you here? Andreo Fanta you, what do you want? Im telling you! If you dare touch me! Your father wont let you go! The corners of Andreo Fantas mouth lowered coolly and he stroked his cufflinks, his gaze fixed and sharp as he stared at her, That old man, I would have long ago severed my paternal-filial ties with him, and if it hadnt been too much trouble, I would have changed it long ago. Just the thought of him ever being rted to someone like you, Ill make you disappear from this world. Amara Monteno was shaking badly, her upper and lower teeth chattering, What the hell do you want Andreo Fanta. Im warning you! This is a hospital! If you do anything to me it will alle out!. I warned you a long time ago not to appear in front of my family again, you have defied my background time and time again, dont you remember or have I not taught you enough? Cidro Borja! Cidro Borja entered from outside the room, Mr. Andreo. Take her down! Yes, Mr. Andreo. As soon as Amara Monteno saw that Andreo Fantas men were trying to stop her, she immediately shouted: I am your elder. You are disrespecting me! Andreo Fanta you are going to lose your life! I curse your mother for not living until tomorrow. Andreo Fanta listened to the mean voices and closed his eyes tightly, repressing the anger that invaded him. Dulcinia, how are you? Estre Berrocal shook her head, but Adn Rouco was not sure and took her in his arms: I will take her to the doctor. Only when Adn Rouco had taken Estre Berrocal out of the room did she remember that it was inappropriate to embrace her like that in public. Put me down, Im very well, I just hit my stomach, but I didnt hit it, and now it doesnt hurt too much, so it shouldnt be anything serious. Recognize a rtive, and you recognize an enemy. Adn Roucos brow was deeply furrowed, his face was sullen and his tone was not very good, he was clearly angry. Not angry with her, of course, but certainly thinking that The Fanta Family and The Vasconcellos Family are too big a piece of shit. Dont get mad, okay? What can that do, people Mrs. Vasconcellos has been looking for me for more than twenty years and has found me so easily that she wants to recognize me, I cant not recognize her, right? Star Go ahead, Im listening. Estre Berrocal tried to calm him down as much as possible in a very soft tone. Next time, can you take care of yourself before protecting others? Adam Rouco looked at her with downcast eyes, with a strong stain of worry in them. She leaned into his arms good-naturedly, her watery eyes twinkling, and said, But Amara Monteno bullied my mother in front of me just now, and I couldnt help it, and you couldnt help it if you were you. Besides, arent you back? And a strong kick to Amara Monteno. What if Ie backte? Estre Berrocal said with sincerity, Then I could have fought with her pulling her hair out, ah, and someone was brought in, I could have been at a bit more of a disadvantage, getting two more ps from her would have been possible. Adn Rouco looked at her with a look of hatred. Estre Berrocal reassured him: But even if you hade a littleter, you would have helped me to recover this revenge, wouldnt you? So dont get angry, its no use getting angry with a man like that. Adam Roucos eyelids lifted and there was a fierce gleam in his eyes, This Amara Monteno cannot be held back. Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his neck and thought silently, her man is too much of a spoilsport too If I had told him that she was almost killed by Amara Montenos men in Florence, Adam Rouco would have thrown Amara Montenos body into the sea and fed it to the fish. It is better not to say anything, lest you do something illegal. When we got to the doctor, he prescribed a balm and Estre Berrocal had a purple spot on her lower back, and Adn Rouco looked very ck in the face when he saw it.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Estre Berrocal, fearing that she might do something drastic, said, Its just a bump, a little ointment and it will heal in a few days, dont worry. Tomorrow we will return to The Holy City. Estre Berrocal bit her lip: But if I go back to La Ciudad Santa, I dont know when I will be able to return to Ciudad del Rey to see my mother, and now she is so sick, and if I dont find a suitable partner. Adam, I have been away from The Holy City for a long time and I would like to return to The Holy City, but my mother is in such a state that she must need me, and I know that you are very busy with yourpany, and I cannot ask you to stay here with me. Will you go back to The Holy City first? Adam Roucos hand, rubbing her medicine, stopped and looked at her, Do you think Id feelfortable leaving you here alone? No Andreo Fanta yet? Isnt today a living example of that? Oh, whats up with that? Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips and loosened his face, ignoring her. After a long while, Adn Rouco hit him on the head and said: What can I do, stay here with you? Estre Berrocal smiled and put her arms around him, Thats what I thought, I couldnt sleep well if you werent there, and if I dont sleep well, the baby I have in my belly wont rest well either. Adn Rouco held her small, scratchy body and rubbed the bruise with his big hand, Does it hurt?. Ouch. The. Chapter 366 A Life of Commitment Several bodyguards were sent by Andreo Fanta outside the Vasconcellos hall in Sra. Mrs. Vasconcellos, ever the carefree character, felt that this was inappropriate for the other patients, Andreo, you better let the few bodyguards at the door go, dont you still have Amara Monteno? No one else is going toe and cause trouble besides her, and with so many bodyguards standing at the door like door gods, people in the hospital who dont know will think Im some kind of prisoner. Mom, bear with me for a while, now that I have Amara Monteno, theyre sure toe for someone on their side, they might do something, Ill stay with you tonight. Mrs. Vasconcellos looked kindly at her son, patted his hand and said, You are very busy at work and you alwayse to stay with me all night, it is not good for your health, donte at night. Or maybe Ill have Puritye keep youpany? Mrs. Vasconcellos thought for a moment and suddenly said, Actually I would like to stay longer with Dulcinia, but she cant stayte now that she is pregnant, so why not you see if Adam agrees, why dont you let Adam stay tonight? Mom has something to say and wants to talk to him alone. Okay, then Ill ask himter. As Adn Rouco returned to the room with Estre Berrocal, Andreo Fanta said, Well have to leave someone downstairs with mom tonight. Estre Berrocals first reaction was to say, Well, why dont I stay and talk to mom?. As soon as the words left her mouth, Adn Rouco rejected her outright: No, you are pregnant and I dont feelfortable leaving you alone. Andreo Fanta picked up the conversation, So why dont you let Adam stay? It turns out your mother-inw has something to tell you. Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked at Adn Roucos face; when had Andreo Fanta gotten to know him well enough to call Adn? Are they the legendary brothers? Its not very nice for Adam to stay with mom Estre Berrocal spoke faintly, thinking that Adn Rouco must not want to stay, after all Adn Rouco was absolutely no rtion to Mrs. Although they are mothers-inw, Mrs. Vasconcellos and Estre Berrocal have only known each other for a few days. Adn Rouco stroked Estre Berrocals head and said, Okay, Im staying. Estre Berrocals jaw dropped, when did Adn Rouco be such a nice guy? Late in the afternoon, Andreo Fanta got into the car first and Adn Rouco stayed talking to Estre Berrocal in front of the hospital. Estre Berrocal asked again, Are you really going to stay here taking care of Mrs. Vasconcellos?. Couldnt you sleep at night without me? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and smiled, reaching out to hug him around the waist, Adam youreing together nicely now. Adn Rouco smiled slightly and patted him on the waist: Come on, Andreo Fanta is still waiting. Im off then, Ill call you tonight. Hmm. When Adn Rouco returned to the living room, Mrs. Vasconcellos was sitting at the head of the bed reading a book. When he entered, he put the book aside: Andreo has gone with Dulcinia, eh?. Well, go. Mrs. Vasconcellos asked, I asked you to stay and take care of me, for your trouble, didnt I? Adn Rouco takes the fruit knife and the apple from the bedside table and sits on a chair to peel the apple against the wastebasket. Estre is your own daughter and my wife, you dont have to be so insr with me. His voice, while not warm, was not cold either. Ms. Vasconcellos said, I dont know you well yet, but I can sense that you are cold on the surface, but your heart is warm for Dulcinia, and I am grateful when you protect Dulcinia again today in front of Amara Monteno. Adam Roucos dark eyes are downcast as he concentrates on peeling the apple, his bony fingers holding the fruit knife and the apple are beautifully defined. Protecting Estre is what I must do. Mrs. Vasconcellos smiled, watching the son-inw more and more, Can you tell me how your rtionship with Estre developed? Mrs. Vasconcellos changed his name and joined him to call him Estre. Adn Rouco thought it would be too absurd and imusible to tell Ms. I did not want to scare Mrs. Vasconcellos yet. Then she said, Im a senior Star, I graduated when she was still in school and I was invited by the school to give a speech, and Star thought this senior was nice, so we got together. Mrs. Vasconcellos was quiet: Did he chase you first Star? Adn Rouco delivers the peeled apple to Sra. Mrs. Vasconcellos took the apple, a little embarrassed, and said, I never thought that a girl as subtle as Estre would take the initiative to pursue someone. It seems that I, as a mother, dont know her well enough. Adam Roucos dark eyes shed with a hint of slyness and some amusement: Because he likes me so much he cant help it. Mrs. Vasconcellos took a bite of the apple and almost choked. However, this is to be expected. Just looking at the external state of Adn Rouco, it is quite good and has nothing to envy to Andreo. During the day, Andreo and Estre were there and I didnt have the courage to ask, what do you do? The mother-inw always likes to ask her son-inw who he is in the family, what he does for a living and how much he earns per month, and Adn Rouco doesnt mind. Deciding to stay here today, he prepared himself to be interrogated by Mrs. Vasconcellos on these boring questions. So Adn Rouco did not look impatient, but answered, one by one, clearly and artictely: I run a business, thepany is making good profits and there is nothing wrong with giving Estre a stable life. Mrs. Vasconcellos reflected that this was still young and promising. At first, he didnt like the cold-faced son-inw very much, bute to think of it, Andreo had the same poker face in front of outsiders, but in front of Ciris son, he was up for anything. Mrs. Vasconcellos said in a serious voice, Adam, to tell you the truth, the disease I suffer from is leukemia, and although Andreo has found me a suitable mate, I know I may not live long. Estres happiness is in your hands, will you promise me that you will stay with her and love her for the rest of your life? Adn Rouco remained silent for several seconds, without speaking. Mrs. Vasconcellos added: Am I going too far with this request? I know that today, for you young people, marriage may not be something for life, but Mrs. Vasconcellos, let me tell you a story. A story? Once upon a time there was a boy who suffered from depression over something, and at the age of twenty-two he chose to die, but a girl appeared to save him and they became friends. Only after that did the boy have a life. Mrs. Vasconcellos froze: You mean? Adam Rouco, with his dark eyes fixed on Mrs. Vasconcellos, vowed, Once Estre gave me a life, so I will give her a life.Text ? owned by N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 367 ： Never be subtle when you meet someone you like! The next morning, Andreo Fanta went to the hospital with Estre Berrocal and Ciri Garzn. Estre Berrocal brought breakfast to Adn Rouco and Mrs. Vasconcellos. Andreo Fanta tapped Adn Rouco on the shoulder and said: Thank you forst night. Mrs. Vasconcellos was in a good mood today and upon seeing Ciri Garzn, her smile became more charitable and she said, Ciri, its been a long time since my aunt has seen you, how cruel of you not to visit your aunt after so long A little embarrassed, Ciri Garzon sat down in front of Mrs. Vasconcellos hospital bed and said, Tia, Im sorry, Im back now and Ill be sure to visit you more often. Mrs. Vasconcellos patted his hand, Thats good. When she touched Ciri Garzns empty ring finger, Ms. Vasconcellos deliberately scoffed, Andreo, how did you manage to chase a girl? Howe you havent put the wedding ring on her finger yet? Ciri Garzn: Tia, Im not in a hurry. But my aunt is in a hurry, I was thinking you and Andreo would have a baby sooner and call me grandma! Ciri Garzns scalp tingled and she sketched a shallow smile. Andreo Fanta walked over, put his arm around Ciri Garzns shoulders and said, Mom, Ciri and I will get engaged as soon as possible and we wont let you down.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Ciri Garzn looked at him with a jubnt expression. When did she say she was engaged to him?! Under Andreo Fantas eyes shone a glint of calcted joviality. Mrs. Vasconcellos was overjoyed, Thats good, you see your sister is already married and pregnant and you, the brother, still havent married a woman, you cant keep up, youre not as good as your sister, you see that Estre, although she is usually subtle, is not when she meets someone she likes, she goes for Adam right away. Youre a bore, take more lessons from your sister. Hearing this, Adn Rouco almost choked on the mouthful of porridge he had taken and coughed slightly with a covered fist. Estre Berrocal wondered, Mom, why didnt I understand? How could she not be subtle, and how could she be the one to pursue Adn Rouco when it was Adn Rouco who was pursuing her? Before the question could be asked, Adn Rouco had already picked up a spring roll and shoved it directly into Estre Berrocals mouth: This spring roll tastes good, try it. Estre Berrocal gagged and took an unappetizing bite: But Ive already had breakfast at home and Im so full I cant eat any more. Estre Berrocal took a bite of the spring roll and presented it again to Adn Rouco. Mrs. Vasconcellos, her eyebrows tinged with a thick smile, said, Estre, teach this wooden brother of yours more about rtionships so that he will marry Ciri sooner and make you his sister-inw. Ciri Garzon, fearing that Mrs. Vasconcellos was still pushing for marriage, smiled sweetly and said, Auntie, do you want some apples? Shall we peel you one? I dont want to eat the apple. I lose an orange for you then? Mrs. Vasconcellos smirked and red at Ciri Garzon, Ciri, dont you dare try to gag me with food. Ciri Garzn: Since when is Tia Vasconcellos more difficult to deal with than Andreo Fanta? Where has the well-meaning Aunt Vasconcellos gone? Early in the morning, the room was a huge birthing scene. Mrs. Vasconcellos relentlessly pushes Ciri Garzn, from underneath, whose foot is on Andreo Fantas back, with a look that passes with a look that conveys C it diverts the conversation! Andreo Fanta grunted and frowned as Ciri Garzon kicked him hard, then changed the subject with a calm face, And how did the sister reach Adam? Estre Berrocals head cocked as she looked at Adn Rouco, who was slowly slurping his porridge, with a snarl on his face, Why dont I remember that I chased you? Adn Rouco slipped the lump in his throat, put down the dishes and ignored her in the least, imparting Andreo Fantas four-word secret for love, Stalking. Estre Berrocal: Whos lurking, hes the one with the thick skin of a city wall! Mrs. Vasconcellos: Estre, although I appreciate that girls take the initiative when they meet someone they like, its not good to harass them. Good thing Adam has had his eye on you too, otherwise you wouldnt be on your head The conversation moved to Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, and Andreo Fanta discreetly looked in Ciri Garzns ear and warned her, Loosen your feet. Ciri Garzn is the tallest of the group. Adn Rouco narrowed his dark eyes, sensing that something was wrong, that Andreo Fanta had the audacity to me him, a debt he had not yet settled with him for the joke he had made about Estre. So he said, Estre and I are in love and we are in love with the intention of getting married, and not getting married after being in love for a long time is a hooliganism, and even more an irresponsibility to our parents and elders and to both our families. Estre Berrocal got a ck face asking, didnt they fake a marriage before falling in love? This man, who is a garbage man Mrs. Vasconcellos was delighted to hear this theory and said, Andreo, you need to learn from Adam, he is right, you and Ciri have been in a rtionship for how long and you have never mentioned marriage, you two, hurry up and put marriage on the agenda. In the background, Andreo Fanta again received a hard stomp from Ciri Garzn. Adn Rouco picks up his bowl of porridge with his long fingers and drinks it without distraction. Andreo Fanta must have thought he would take revenge on himter if he had dared to ridicule him. As this scene of massive dumping was unfolding in all its splendor, there was a knock at the door of the room. At the door, Cidro Borja reported, Maam, Mr. Andreo, Mr. Incendio Fanta is here. At the mention of Incendio Fanta, the entire room, their faces sank. Andreo Fanta said: Mom, if you dont want to see him, Ill have Cidro Borja throw him out. Mrs. Vasconcellos looked at Estre Berrocal and said, Estre has not met him yet, let her go in to see her daughter, let her see him up close, it is because of her that such a good daughter has left us for more than twenty whole years, all because of her sins. Incendio Fanta walked in with a basket of fruit, apparently not expecting so many people in the room, A visitor? Mrs. Vasconcellos did not look at him, did not even nce at him, but said coldly, There is only one guest here, and that is you. Incendio Fanta, who was naturally a little embarrassed by the coldness on his face as soon as he walked in, walked over, ced the basket of fruit on the bedside table and said, I remembered that you like tropical fruit, so I bought some. Mrs. Vasconcellos didnt believe it at all: What a tropical fruit in the middle of winter. Incendio Fanta didnt screw up and saw that Andreo Fanta was there and smiled: Andreo and Ciri are here too. But no one epted it. Estre Berrocal sat a short distance away, sizing up the real father she was about to meet for the first time, not knowing what to make of him. Incendio Fanta, naturally, also saw her and looked familiar for a moment, These two are It was at that moment that Mrs. Vasconcellos eyes twitched and she said mercilessly, You are a very qualified father, not knowing your own daughter. Incendio Fantas eyes shot up, You, what did you say?. You heard right, what you have before you, the child stolen from you by your snake-hearted lover, is your own daughter Dulcinia. Incendio Fantas feet, even taking a small step back, looked up in surprise at Estre Berrocal: Are you really Dulcinia? I am willing to see you today, just to tell you this, I have been looking for my daughter for over twenty years and finally got her back, now that you have seen my daughter, you are not wee here, leave. Incendio Fanta clenched his fist, swallowed and asked, I came today, apart froming to see you, there is something else I want to ask. do you have Amara?. Chapter 368： Is she so unwilling to marry him? Incendio Fanta still has the nerve to ask Amara Monteno. Lupita, I know you hate Amara, but at the end of the day she is now part of La familia Fanta, and she is a temperamental and capricious person, and if she rushed you it was her fault, but Mrs. Vasconcellos scoffed before Incendio Fanta could finish her sentence, Why dont you think about why I hate her so much? I sent Andreo to find Dulcinia, but Amara Monteno had the nerve to send someone to Florence to kill Dulcinia, your own daughter?. What do you mean Amara sent someone to kill Dulcinia? Lupita Vasconcellos, long disillusioned with Incendio Fanta, smiled hatefully but chillingly: Amara Monteno is your La familia Fanta, wasnt I, Lupita Vasconcellos, once the legitimate daughter-inw of your La familia Fanta? Incendio Fanta, you and Amara Monteno, how can you be so mean? I was so blinded by butter that I married a man like you. Andreo Fanta had ice under his eyes and didnt want to talk to Incendio Fanta at all, Cidro Borja, fire him! Yes, Mr. Andreo. Cidro Borja made a please gesture to Incendio Fanta: Mr. Incendio Fanta, please. Incendio Fantas brow furrowed as he looked at his son who was cold and indifferent towards him and said, Andreo Andreo Fanta was about to say something when he was interrupted: I have forgiven Amara Monteno, it was her own fault that she ran to the gun. But she is, after all Andreo Fantas dark eyes were sharp as he stared at Incendio Fanta, and said, word for word: Shes your wife, but she has nothing to do with me, with The Vasconcellos Family, and Mr. Incendio Fanta, I think I made it clear once that the rtionship between us, father and son, is over. Andreo, I Cidro Borja, send the guest! When Incendio Fanta had left, Adn Roucos dark eyes looked soberly at Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal is annoyed by his gaze: Why are you looking at me like that, do I have a dirty face? Why didnt you tell me about your near murder in Florence? Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat and she said with a quick smile, Wasnt it almost that? But Im all right now, arent I? Adn Rouco hit her in the head so hard that Estre Berrocal groaned in pain. And you know what almost, how dare you run away from home without permission in the future? Estre Berrocal rubbed her forehead and cooed, No, dont keep giving me a hard time, and in front of all these people, I also have to save face The more the words were spoken, the lower the voice became. Thats how you learn to remember. Ciri Garzn looked at them, in a momentary trance, and suddenly remembered that seven years ago, she and Andreo Fanta had gotten along so well, but now she had be condescending in front of Andreo Fanta, and Andreo Fanta had be, by that deficit, Neither of them is the same as they remembered at the beginning. Eyes, falling. Andreo Fanta also noticed Ciri Garzns change of mood and tried to distract Ciri Garzn by telling Adn Rouco: Amara Monteno has moved to Florence, but at the end of the day she hasnt hurt Dulcinia, so you dont have to worry. Estre Berrocal agreed: Yes, I was scared, but my older brother arrived just in time and it was a scare. Ciri Garzn suddenly spoke up and said, Ta, I have an interview this afternoon, see you some other time. Ciris leaving now, huh? I was thinking you could stay with your aunt a little longer. Ciri Garzon smiled slightly and said, See you next time, Auntie, Im back in King City now and can visit you more often in the future.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Mrs. Vasconcellos told him, Then keep your word and dont let too much time pass without seeing you in person. Good. Mrs. Vasconcellos winked at Andreo Fanta and said, Andreo, fire Ciri. Ciri Garzn was quick to decline: No need, Aunt, my interview is not far from here. Its not safe for you to go to anypany interview being a girl, do you want Andreo to go with you? There are a lot of traps in many smallpanies nowadays, you are still young and can be fooled easily, why dont you go to work for Andreospany? suggested Mrs. Vasconcellos. Auntie, I Ciri Garzn was in a difficult situation when Andreo Fanta took the floor and said: Mom, dont give Ciri a hard time, Ciri, lets go, I will apany you. Ciri Garzn picked up her purse: Then, Aunt, Im leaving. Well, go ahead. Ciri Garzn breathed a sigh of relief when she managed to escape from the room. Andreo Fantas dark eyes looked at her with some amusement, Does my mothers insistence on marriage weigh so heavily on you? How reluctant is she to marry him? I will feel guilty for the rest of my life for marrying you. Half joking, half serious. Andreo Fantas gaze, cold and profoundly cold. As she walked to the hospital entrance, Ciri Garzn said, Its okay, you can leave it here, Im leaving. Ill see my aunt in a few days. Ciri Garzn did not even look at him and turned her head to leave, but Andreo Fanta grabbed her back and threw herself into his arms. The mansrge hands, pressed against her head, tightened against her chest. Is this how you say goodbye to me? Its not like Im going overseas, so Im going to see you again tonight. Ciri Garzns eyes rolled back in her head when she saw how Andreo Fanta was on edge after this trip back to Ciudad del Rey. Andreo Fanta kissed his forehead, his dark eyes full of tenderness, and said in a muffled voice, I get nervous every time I part from you. for fear that after each farewell, there will be no reunion. Ciri Garzns heart skipped a beat and her face got a little hot as she pulled him aside, Yo, Imte for my interview, so Ill go first!. Andreo Fanta didnt let go and took some money out of his money clip and put it in his hand, I know you dont want to have lunch with me, remember to have lunch alone. Ciri Garzn looked at the mao in his hand and squeezed his little hand. She is not made of stone, and every time Andreo Fanta is nice to her, she softens up a bit. Ciri Garzn bit her lip and raised her hand, suddenly pulling Andreo Fanta by the cor of his shirt and pulling his head down, her lips kissing his thin lips extremely quickly. Before Andreo Fanta could return the kiss, Ciri Garzn had already turned around and ran away. Consider it as an interest on the RMB you gave him. Thinking like this makes Ciri Garzn feel much better. Perhaps, with Andreo Fanta going all kidney and no heart, he would have fared much better. Andreo Fanta stood at the entrance of the hospital, looking at the girls back, her tightly knit forehead, finally rxing a little. Any way he could, he would get Ciri to forgive him a little, to ept him, to acknowledge him. Although this road, perhaps, has no end. He has to pay for the mistakes he has made, for the mistakes he has made. Andreo Fanta and Adn Rouco went directly to the darkroom. Amara Monteno was restrained hand and foot on a chair and had a ck tape over her mouth. As soon as Andreo Fanta ripped off the tape, Amara Monteno spat at Andreo Fanta. Andreo Fanta! My husband and son will call the police if you dont let me out! Andreo Fanta looked at the messy mouthful of spittle on the back of his hand and wiped it carefully and vigorously with his handkerchief, his brow furrowed deeply. That precious son of yours is out eating, drinking and gambling and wouldnt give a damn?. Chapter 369： Just Like It Hot Andreo Fanta threw the back of his hand, after wiping it, to the side, with crushed ice floating under his eyes. Amara Montenos pupils widened and her body, somewhat swollen, squirmed in the chair, What are you doing!. Andreo Fanta turned on his phone and yed a video directly: Estevan Fanta mobbing. Do you know what will happen if the drug use video is handed over to the police?. Amara Monteno was angry and frightened, her voice trembling terribly, Estevan is a Fanta family! Fanta family blood runs through his veins, howe hes also your own brother? Andreo Fanta, are you still human?N?velDrama.Org owns this. Andreo Fanta put his phone away and the corners of his cold, thin mouth curved slightly, Dulcinia is also Estevan Fantas sister, how could you have the heart to send someone to steal her in the first ce, if the newborn hadnt been lucky enough to be picked up by a good person, she might have died. Then what the hell do you want! Andreo Fantas dark eyes didnt even blink as he spoke casually, I dont like the idea of sending you to the police. There are some people that heaven cant stand. People like Amara Monteno, for example, who have done bad things. Adam Rouco had his hands in his pockets and a cold look on his face: We have a score to settle with you for the kidnapping and murder of Estre in Florence. Amara Monteno suddenly burst outughing: That little cunt has been blessed with a great life! Twenty years ago, I was too kind! I should have stabbed her to death! I never thought shed still be alive! And what I didnt expect was that youd find her in Florence! Hahahahahahahahahaha. it was my mistake! I should have killed her. As he left the dark room, Adn Rouco handed the tape recorder to Andreo Fanta. This is Amara Montenos statement. The confession plus the physical evidence, the charge of attempted intentional homicide will result in Amara Monteno spending at least ten years in prison. Adn Rouco dug into his pockets and kept walking with his long legs: A person like that needs a life sentence or a death sentence to kill him. Andreo Fanta, recorder in hand, stared at Adn Roucos back and curved his thin lips: Its no coincidence. Adam Rouco paused in his pacing and turned, By the way, Im taking Estre back to La Ciudad Santa in a few days. Go ahead, but I hope Dulcinia will return to spend more time with my mother in the future. My mother has missed her so much over the years. Adn Rouco nodded slightly: Naturally. Estre Berrocal has juste out of the bathroom, after taking a shower and fixing her hair, when she sees Adn Rouco sitting in an armchair reading a book. Where did you and my brother go just now? I looked around and couldnt find you. I took care of a few things. Adn Rouco put the book aside, pulled her onto hisp, put his big arm around her waist and said, In a few days we will return to La Ciudad Santa, Paulita misses you. Estre Berrocals heart breaks at the mention of Paulita: Its been a long time since Ive seen Paulita. Adn Rouco took her hand in his and squeezed it in his palm: Well be back as soon as we finish here, in the next few days. Estre Berrocal emitted a tired hmm, then leaned over Adn Roucos shoulder and asked thoughtfully: Do you think there is a rtionship between Incendio Fanta and Sra. Adn Rouco took the towel from her hand and wiped her damp hair: Why are you thinking about that? I wondered if the feelings of people in change and if someday we will be like that. Adam Roucos dark eyes bore into his small face, In your mind, am I that scum? Estre Berrocal: I mean, people change. But Incendio Fanta didnt change, he cheated Mrs. Vasconcellos from the beginning, he didnt want Mrs. Vasconcellos. And thats it: What about Amara Monteno, the mistress of his choice? Adn Rouco took the little girl in his arms and headed for the big bed. Incendio Fanta doesnt necessarily like Amara Monteno either, if he really had Amara Monteno in mind, he wouldnt have left in a hurry today before asking where she was. He wouldnt have left in a hurry today before asking where Amara Monteno was. So, this father of mine, hes really a crummy father. Adn Rouco took her to the big bed: You stay out of all this. The man reached out, touched her lower back and said, Right now your peace of mind is more important than anything else. Adam, do you sometimes think Im useless? Very useless? Adn Rouco kissed his forehead and said calmly: Dont believe. Estre Berrocal expected him to say some nice things about her next or something, but instead the man blurted out, And youll have children. Thats something I wont have. Estre Berrocal: Does this man have cold humor? Hes not even funny. It was after nine oclock at night and Ciri Garzn was still not home. Andreo Fanta frowned and made a few calls, but no one answered. Over here, Ciri Garzn and her best friend Paz Sol went to the bar for a drink after their afternoon interview. Since the death of Tavio Garzon, Ciri Garzon has be what many would call a delinquent girl, smoking, drinking and dancing, doing it all. If all of Ciudad del Rey knew that she and Andreo Fanta had that kind of rtionship, all of Ciudad del Rey would also think that she, Ciri Garzn, was not worthy of a man as meless as Andreo Fanta. Paz Sol, tired from dancing, seemed to hear Ciri Garzns phone ringing in the noisy bar and eximed in Ciri Garzns ear, Ciri your phone seems to be ringing! I dont want to take it! Ciri Garzn knew with her toes who had called her. Its not your family President Andreo again, is it? Its not from my house! The two men exchanged words loudly in the discotheque. I cant, I cant, Im too tired to take a break and go get a drink! Paz Sol pulls Ciri Garzn through the disco and then heads to the bar. Everything was a little quieter, but not much better, and Paz Sol looked at her watch to check the time, Its almost ten oclock, is it really okay if you donte back?. I dont want toe back tonight, Ill sleep at your ceter. Paz Sols head hurt: Thest time you slept in my house for three days, President Andreo worked as a car model under my house for three days, and every morning when I saw him, I felt sorry for him. How is it possible that such a good cabbage could be taken by such an ungrateful pig like you?. Ill let you have it if you want. Ciri Garzn tugged at the corners of her lips. I dont like President Andreo again. Paz Sol took a sip of her juice and, with a twinkle in her eye, saw a somewhat familiar figure, tapped Ciri Garzn on the arm and asked, Look, isnt that Estevan Fanta, the brother of President Andreo? Estevan Fanta? Ciri Garzn turns his head and theres the stinking scoundrel! Ciri Garzn grabbed her purse and pulled Paz Sol aside: Come on, this guy is a pervert. Hes a pervert. As she was about to flee, Estevan Fanta swerved behind her and called out, Ciri Garzn! Estevan Fanta grabbed Ciri Garzns hand with a glint of surprise in his eyes, Its really you! Its been a long time. Let go of me, Im going home! Ciri Garzn froze her little face. Paz Sol red at Estevan Fanta and said: You didnt hear me when I told you to let go! Ciri let her go. Paz Sol was about to leave with Ciri Garzn in tow when Estevan Fanta followed them and blocked their way. Ciri Garzn, its been a long time since Ive seen you, you look very pretty again, Andreo Fanta hasnt touched you much for keeping you so well. Estevan Fanta talked dirty. Ciri Garzn opened her hand: Do not touch me! Me, I dont have a bad temper, but its okay, I like spicy! Estevan Fanta is with some foxy friends, and the boys smile grumpily as they surround Ciri Garzn and Paz Sol. Chapter 370：If you touch me, it will kill you! Ciri Garzn held hands with Paz Sol, eyes alert for jackals and tigers. Estevan Fanta, dont you dare touch me without fearing that Andreo Fanta will skin you! Estevan Fantas face was sullen, his eyes were blue, but he was so excited, as if he were drugged, that he was frightened like a mouse when he heard Andreo Fantas name, but now he was even more excited to hear it! Does this guy do drugs? Come on, call Andreo Fanta! You shout! Youe here! Estevan Fanta pulled Ciri Garzn as soon as Paz Sol eximed: You bastard, let Ciri Garzn go! But Paz Sol was being held by the other men by the shoulders and could not move at all. Ciri Garzon looked sternly at Estevan Fanta, I can stay, but let my friend Paz Sol go. Estevan Fantaughed with contempt, his smoky fingers cupping Ciri Garzons chin, Im a fool! I let your friend go and she tipped off Andreo Fanta! Do we still have a chance? Hmph, I thought you werent afraid of Andreo Fanta! Youre still a coward after all! Estevan Fanta did not take kindly to her aggressive tactics and squeezed Ciri Garzons arm tightly, staring at Ciri Garzons small, rosy face, which was vividly beautiful even when she was angry. It amuses me to think that the woman Im going to sleep with is my older brothers wife! Ciri Garzn spat in his face: Pervert. Pervert. I love it when you call me pervert C pervert! Keep calling me that! The more you call me pervert, the more it turns me on. Ciri Garzn: What kind of bastard is this? Go away! When they reached the cabin door, Estevan Fanta burst in and kicked it open, pushing Ciri Garzn roughly onto the sofa. Estevan Fanta picked up the tie that had been thrown to the ground earlier and tied it around Ciri Garzns wrists. Ciri Garzn struggled: Estevan Fanta is tired of living! Untie me. Ciri Garzons legs began to kick him so hard that Estevan Fanta grabbed his slender ankles. If youre still so restless, Ill tie your legs together! But it wont be the same as tying them together. do you want to try it? Estevan Fantaughed with greasy frivolity and Ciri Garzn gritted her teeth: Andreo Fanta willeter to butcher you! Let go of me if you dont want to be cut to pieces. Although Ciri Garzn is not afraid of Estevan Fanta, she is a bit panicky at the moment, as he is a fish on a razors edge. This damned Andreo Fanta, he usually sends a group of people to look for her when he goes out to take out the garbage, but today there was no sign of her after a few calls! If you die under a peony, youll be a ghost C Ill be a ghost! Wind. Flowing Wind my ass! Estevan Fanta began to remove Ciri Garzns clothes and pants in a fit of monkey, Ciri Garzns legs were firmly attached to him, her arms were tied behind her back and she was unable to move her whole body Ciri Garzn looks at the ceiling I dont think tonight is going to be forced by this scoundrel! This Estevan Fanta in front of me has a drugged and depressed look, and a kind of thieving eyes, obviously and Andreo Fanta is half brother, but both the face and body, are not as good as Andreo Fanta a hair, for this kind of strong man she is also too bad Estevan Fanta, you have yed with many women, can you have fun with me tied up like this? Estevan Fanta froze, his excited eyes revealing a hint of intense anticipation and coolness, Chilli, do you have anything new to y with? Of course I do, my favorite pose with Andreo Fanta, would you like to try it? What position, is it exciting? Estevan Fantas eyes zed over. Ciri Garzn: colors. Phantom. But on his face he says with special seriousness, Of course its exciting, Andreo Fanta loves to y like that. But But what? Ciri Garzn gave him a deliberately displeased look and said dismissively, Andreo Fanta has the stamina to y like that for a . night, you will probably be down in ten minutes. Estevan Fanta is also a man, and thest thing a man wants to hear is a woman telling him he cant do it! Dont underestimate me, Pepper! I cant say otherwise, but I have more experience in this field than Andreo Fanta! Estevan Fanta is excited to pounce again! Ciri Garzn took a step back, fearing that she would not be able to wait, and hastened to say, But that position requires my coboration! If not, it wont be exciting. Pepper, youd better not y any tricks on me! Otherwise, With a fierce look, Estevan Fanta took a shot from a nearby table and waved it in front of his eyes, Ill give you the shot if you dare to run. Ciri Garzns eyes fluttered and her voice weakened a little, What, what is this?. Estevan Fanta chuckled disturbingly in her ear, Its addictive. Addictive stuff. Ciri Garzns pupils dted violently is poison. Product. But he soon forced himself to calm down, Untie me now, Im not going to run. Estevan Fanta growled coldly, Im sure you wouldnt dare run. Estevan Fanta was about to untie Ciri Garzn when her cell phone rang. Ciri Garzn: Andreo Fanta, great man, what a time to call! Estevan Fanta pulled out his cell phone and his hand shook when he saw Andreo Fanta on the caller ID. If Andreo Fanta had known that we were going to steal the sun, he would have chemically castrated himself If Andreo Fanta knew we were going to steal the sun, he would have chemically castrated himself cut you and then strangle me. Estevan Fantas withered face, gray and ashen, suddenly impotent from the particr excitement of the previous drug. So you let me go now, and you get a chance to live like a man. Suddenly, Estevan Fanta gritted his teeth, grabbed Ciri Garzns shoulder and frantically asked, You dont think Im a man either!. Incendio Fanta oftenpares him to Andreo Fanta, saying that he is not a man at all, that he eats, drinks and ys all day long. Gambling and without taking any responsibility! Kings City Everyone thinks Estevan Fanta is a wimp! Hes a wimp, isnt he? Ha! Today hes going to ruin Andreo Fantas wife! Estevan Fanta went crazy and took the needle and stuck it in Ciri Garzns arm! Let go of me! Estevan Fanta, dont you dare inject me with poison! Andreo Fanta will kill you! Ciri Garzn hisses and screams, kicking and punching him with all her might, but Estevan Fanta, on top of her, eyes red-rimmed, eyes terrified as if he were going to swallow her, doesnt move! Mr. Andreo, I think I hear Miss Ciris voice! Andreo Fantas eyes sparkled and he moved toward the source of the sound. BANG! Andreo Fanta kicks open the cabin door! Inside the booth, Ciri Garzn and Estevan Fanta fought. Ciri Garzon sinks her little silver teeth into the back of Estevan Fantas hand! AHHHH!!!! Estevan Fantas temples bruised in pain, and with his other hand he grabbed the needle that Ciri Garzon had set aside on the floor and stuck it into Ciri Garzon! Ill let you bite me! Ill punch you to death. Just as the sharp needle fell, Andreo Fanta raised his long leg and kicked the one Estevan Fanta was grabbing straight out of his hand! Estevan Fanta is also ejected to the side!Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Ciri! Andreo Fantas big hands tousled Ciri Garzns long, messy hair and pulled her into his arms. Estevan Fanta, who had fallen to the side, was enraged by his hatred, grabbed the needle lying on the ground and lunged like a rabid dog, driving that needle hard into Andreo Fantas back! Chapter 371： May I kiss you goodnight? Andreo Fanta! Mr. Andreo! Ciri Garzn and Cidro Borja shouted at the same time. Cidro Borja kicked Estevan Fanta away and the leather shoe crushed Estevan Fantas hand so hard on the sole of his foot that the bone made a dry sound. Estevan Fantas neck was thick and red as he let out a pig squeal, AHHHH!!!. Ciri Garzn asked nervously: Andreo Fanta, how are you? Instead, the man took her clumsy little hands and pulled her against his chest, chin against the top of his head and said, Im fine. Andreo Fanta held the person tightly in his arms, his heart hanging in his throat, so that he could go down. On the way to the bar, when she learned that she was being chased by Estevan Fanta, her mind was a jumble and she waspletely unable to think straight. Ciri Garzn is like her weakest rib, and a simple provocation can bring her world crashing down. Andreo Fanta exhaled deeply, his tense nervespletely relieved in this earthy embrace. I didnt even feel the pain of the pinpricks in my back, just having this intact Ciri Garzon around was incredibly satisfying and reassuring. Andreo Fanta, you cant do this, you have to go to the hospital, Andreo Fanta? Ciri Garzn tried to break away from him, but the mans embrace, like a brick wall, was so strong that she couldnt break free, her face so tight in his arms that she couldnt even breathe. Subdued on the ground, Estevan Fanta was still fighting for his life when Cidro Borja frowned and scolded him, Behave yourself!. Cidro Borja looked at Andreo Fanta again and asked, Mr. Andreo, what to do with this guy?. Send him to the police station. When Estevan Fanta heard about the police station, he lost his temper and begged for mercy: Brother, please dont send me to the police! Theyll send me to rehab for sure! Theyll send me to rehab! Brother, please! I wont dare touch Ciri Garzon again! Please dont send me to the police! Andreo Fantas dark eyes were cold and somber, his voice thin and cold without a trace of warmth, You deserved to die the moment you thought of touching Ciri. Im sending you to the police station because youre from the Fanta family, so Im sparing your life. Cidro Borja picked up Estevan Fanta, who was on the ground like mud: Go away, Ill beat you if you dont leave! After Cidro Borja escorted Estevan Fanta out of the booth, silence returned to the room. Sitting on the dirt floor with Ciri Garzn in his arms, Andreo Fanta enjoyed the moment of peace and quiet as the lights outside seemed to cut off automatically. Ciri Garzn seemed to sense his difort and stopped calling his name and pushing him away, to remain in his arms, wetting her eyes without warning. What took you so long to get here? With a scream and a whimper in a jar. Andreo Fanta lowered his head and kissed her cold ear, his voice husky and deep as he apologized, Sorry Imte, there wont be another asion. Ciri Garzns eyes filled with tears when she heard his sincere and tender apology. She did not cry when she was flirted with by Estevan Fanta, and she negotiated with him calmly and easily. He did not cry when he fought with Estevan Fanta, he bit him hard on the back of the hand like a bad wolf dog. But now his nose ached from being treated so gently by Andreo Fanta. I dont know if it was aggravation, or if he started freaking out after remembering all this, or if it wasnt about that at all, but he was just sad that he wasnt with such a good Andreo Fanta. Tears, wetting the fabric of Andreo Fantas shirt on his chest. Andreo Fanta closed his eyes and sighed: Ciri, please dont cry. There wont be a next time. No one can intimidate you. -including himself. For a long moment, Ciri Garzn choked and asked, If that thing Estevan Fanta had in his hand a moment ago had been a gun, would you have held it for me anyway? Will. Then, without thinking, he spits out a word with determination. Ciri Garzns heart shudders, Please stop being so nice to me, I wont be able to help it I cant help it, I want to ept it, I cant help it, I want to be with him no matter what. Im so afraid that Tavio will me me, Im so afraid that mom and dad wont love me Even though her parents had swept her off her feet long ago, she was still waiting for their forgiveness. Andreo Fanta lowered his face and his thin lips rested on her temple: If you decide to turn your back on me for everyone, I will, Ciri Garzn, I never minded you raising the white g because I have long been willing to fight alone. As long as keep watching me, thats all that matters. -You will keep it, always and forever. Ciri Garzns hands clutched at the cor of her coat, her knuckles pale. Andreo Fanta was good, Ciri Garzn was bad. Ciri Garzn wants much more than Andreo Fanta, she wants the affection that Andreo Fanta cannot give her. On the way to the hospital, Andreo Fanta was already experiencing double vision and hallucinations before his eyes. Estevan Fanta usually injects a somewhat higher dose, and Andreo Fanta was injected with ice for the first time. Poisoning, with many adverse reactions. Ciri Garzn stretched out her hand and waved in front of him: Andreo Fanta, are you holding on? Naturally, he lingered, but just, a little, excited, excited about wanting her. Ciri Garzns little face, approaching him Andreo Fanta could not stand it any longer: Ciri, donte so close to me. Ciri Garzn doesnt understand and frowns: You were hugging me and now it bothers you. Andreo Fanta was a bit animated and couldnt resist exining, Im excited and I love you now, so if you feel like it,e on over. Ciri Garzn froze for a second, reacted and immediately sat far back. This is the car! I didnt want anything unspeakable to happen with him here. And, Cidro Borja was driving in front! Ciri Garzn blushes at the thought of this cape. Upon arrival at the hospital, Andreo Fanta was examined by the doctor. Ciri Garzn asked worriedly, Doctor, how is he? Could he be addicted to. Addict? Not so much if its your first time, youll be fine once the medicine wears off with no adverse effects, if youre not sure,e back in a few days for a check-up. Oh thats good. Andreo Fanta gets dizzy and pinches his forehead with his long fingers. Ciri Garzn helped him leave the doctors office. Cidro Borja anxiously asked, How is Mr. Andreo?. Ciri Garzn blurted out the phrase: Go away, it wont kill you. Cidro Borja: How Miss Ciri talks. Upon leaving the hospital, Cidro Borja went to the garage upstairs to drive, and Ciri Garzn helped Andreo Fanta and asked, Are you still dizzy? Andreo Fanta emitted a faint hmm and let Ciri Garzn hold him while he struggled. If he could, he would like to stay so dizzy and not remember. Andreo Fanta is of standard build and not fat, but the man is tall and naturally not underweight, putting pressure on Ciri Garzons shoulders and making them a bit sore and numb. From time to time he would look at the garage exit: Why is Cidro Borja taking so long toe? Andreo Fanta pressed herself against his shoulder, her dark eyes were clear but burning, full of love. When they returned to Vi La familia Vasconcellos, Ciri Garzn helped Andreo Fanta up the stairs and into the bedroom. After helping him to bed, Ciri Garzn told him: You rest, I will sleep in the guest room tonight. Andreo Fanta called her: Ciri. What for? Can I have a goodnight kiss? Ciri Garzn: Andreo Fanta is very sick, isnt he, thats why hes so sick. spilling his gutsC0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Ciri Garzn hesitates for a few seconds. Andreo Fanta turned around and his long arms came up and grabbed his pant legs, Ciri, Im dizzy. Ciri Garzn is tempted to ask: Wont you faint if I kiss you goodnight? But Ciri Garzn finally softened and leaned in to drop a quick kiss on his lips. The kiss, very light and airy, was sweet. Andreo Fanta was lying on the bed, looking at her with a crooked head and clear eyes. Ciri Garzns face was hot from the look and she put on a calm face and said, That one arent you dizzy? Go to sleep, Im sleepy too! Good night. With those words, Ciri Garzn ran out of the room. Andreo Fanta contented himself, his long fingers caressing his lips for a long, long time in retrospect. Chapter 372： A pregnant woman, who would love you but me? Andreo Fanta had just gone to bed when his phone rang. Caller ID, Cidro Borja. Hey, Mr. Andreo, Amara Monteno has escaped. Andreo Fanta emitted a slight hmmm, I see, is the Estevan Fanta matter resolved?. Its done. This Estevan Fanta guy has been on drugs for a while. Hes been on drugs for a while, he wont be out for another six months or a year. Keep an eye on Amara Monteno. Good. Andreo Fanta hangs up the phone and looks at the illuminated phone screen, which shows a young woman sleeping on the table, her eyshes long and bushy, like a small fan, very well behaved and serene. The man sat on the edge of the bed and stared at the phone screen for a long moment, his eyes clear and soft, the corners of his mouth hooked and he picked up the phone and climbed back into bed. Under the pillow, pressed against one of Ciri Garzns dresses. Over the years, Ciri Garzn was always running, and during the 365 days of the year, they were perhaps 300 days apart. Andreo Fantas sleep was so scarce that he could only sleep with Ciri Garzns clothes pressed under his pillow. Tonight, although Ciri Garzn was not sleeping next to him, his heart was warmed by that superficial kiss, as beautiful as the weather outside the house where spring was about to begin. Vi La familia Fanta. Amara Monteno came running back in a state of disarray, cursing: I havent been home for thest few days, didnt you all look for me? You dont give a damn about me! Lupita Vasconcellos has divorced Incendio Fanta! I am the mistress of the house. The maids were scolded and stood cowering, not daring to say anything. Incendio Fanta, upstairs in his study, came down from the upper floor after hearing the noise: Whats all that noise?. As soon as Amara Monteno saw Incendio Fanta, she scoffed: You knew I was at Andreo Fantas house and why didnt you call the police!. Call the police? You want to go to the police for all the ugly things youve done?!C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. What a scandal Ive made, Incendio Fanta, Im your wife! You dont still have that ephemeral Lupita Vasconcellos in your heart! Incendio Fanta looked at Amara Montenos outrageous and domineering manner and couldnt help but feel disgusted, frowning, When you sent someone to steal Dulcinia and made Lupita not see her own daughter for twenty-four years, Amara Monteno, is that something a human being would do? Dulcinia is my daughter too. Heh, now youre backing out, you were the one who said you would make me the owner of The Fanta Family, but after all those years I waited and watched you have child after child with Lupita Vasconcellos, did you ever care about my feelings? Wasnt it unfortunate that Estevan and I suffered so much in exile? Incendio Fantas heart fluttered and he pursed his lips, Its good that you came back, lets talk business, I dont want to talk to you about the past, I wont pursue it, neither good nor bad. What do you mean, what do you want to talk to me about? Amara Monteno looked at him suspiciously. Speaking of our divorce Before Incendio Fanta could finish her sentence, Amara Monteno immediately growled, You dont believe it! Im telling you, Incendio Fanta! Ive sacrificed so many years for you, and now Im in the position of Mrs. You want to reconnect with Lupita Vasconcellos, dont even think about it, I wont give up my position! This has nothing to do with Lupita! Amara, I remember you used to be so understanding, why have you be so viciously paranoid now! Understanding? Well, now that you see me as I am, do you think you shouldnt have divorced Lupita Vasconcellos? Incendio Fantas brow furrowed, Amara, I didnt think youd turn out like this, frankly, ever since I married you, youve set The Fanta family off, theres never a days peace. If you had set out to educate Estevan, I wouldnt be so idle now. Whats wrong with Estevan? Whats wrong with our Estevan? Hes your son. You always say hes not as good as Andreo Fanta, are you such a father? What, Incendio Fanta, you dont want to give the whole Fanta Group to Andreo Fanta, who is a hater, who always messes with the Fanta Group, youll ruin the Fanta Group if you give it to him! Id give the Fanta Group to Andreo, but he doesnt even care! Besides, the police just called, your good son has been arrested! Amara Montenos eyes twitched, What did you say! He doesnt learn the good things, hes going around doing shady things, he and his friends are gambling or doing drugs, its good that hes getting arrested, so hell learn his lesson!. Amara Monteno was furious: It must have been Andreo Fanta! If I hadnt provoked Andreo, would Andreo have had the time to hit on him? What do you mean your son has been captured and instead of immediately sending someone to rescue him, youre here talking nonsense! Incendio Fanta, dont forget that Estevan is your son too! Incendio Fanta was so annoyed by Amara Montenos argument that she threw the divorce papers directly in front of her: I dont want to talk to you about the rest, the divorce papers, Ive signed them, I hope you sign them as soon as possible. Amara Monteno grabbed the divorce papers and ripped them to shreds, You dont believe it!. Amara Monteno turned around and immediately left La familia Fanta after giving her a hard look. Even if Andreo Fanta had kidnapped her, she had the courage to go after Estevan. If its not good for her, its not good for Andreo Fanta! Three dayster, Adn Rouco had to make a return trip to the Holy City onpany business. Estre Berrocal wanted to stay a few more days in Ciudad del Rey with Mrs. Vasconcellos, but Mrs. Vasconcellos was kind enough to let Estre Berrocal return with Adn Rouco. While Adn Rouco was packing his bags, Estre Berrocal grabbed him from behind. Adn Rouco asked in a faint voice: Whats up, do you want to pout and stay again?. Of course Im going back to The Holy City with you, I was thinking about what my mother used to say, my mother used to say that a husband, a husband, cant be one step behind, thats what makes a couple. Adn Roucos lips curved at thisment and he let out a lightugh, returning her gaze yfully, Afraid Im going back to La Ciudad Santa to look for pretty girls? Estre Berrocal gave him a guffaw and said, If youre looking for a pretty girl in the Holy City, Ill look for a handsome boy in Ciudad del Rey. Adn Rouco let out a deliberate snort: Only you, a pregnant woman, who would love you if not me? Estre Berrocal held out her hand and twisted it. After using Adn Rouco as a target for a while, he patted him on the waist: All right, lets go greet your brother and the others and go to the airport. Upon saying goodbye to Andreo Fanta and Ciri Garzn, Estre Berrocal hugged Ciri Garzn. Estre Berrocal to Ciri Garzn: Be nice to my brother. Ciri Garzon skipped the subject and said, See you in La Ciudad Santa someday to see Paulita. Good. Santino Yepes put the luggage and things in the trunk and Adn Rouco opened the door, with one hand on the roof and another around Estre Berrocals waist. Get in. Chapter 373： Estrella Berrocal has disappeared! When we arrived at the airport and were about to enter the waiting room, Estre Berrocal suddenly felt the urge to urinate. Adn Rouco asked with some concern, Why have you been going to the bathroom all morning, is something wrong?. Estre Berrocal rubbed her belly, a little embarrassed. Pregnant women urinate frequently, you and Assistant Xu go in first, Im going to the bathroom and Ill be right there. Ill walk you there. No, youre a big man following me to the bathroom, people willugh, or you can wait here for me. Adam Rouco frowned, still a little unsure, Then Ill stay here and wait for you, dont get lost. Gee, why are you so nosy, Im not Paulita, how grown up, I cant lose her. Adn Rouco watches as Estre Berrocal enters the womens restroom. After about ten minutes or so, Estre Berrocal had note out. Adn Rouco looked at his watch several times and said to Santino Yepes: Im going to take a look. When Adn Rouco arrived at the entrance to thedies room, he could not enter because of his gender and called Estre Berrocal, but the phone rang for a long time without being answered. Whats going on? Inexplicably, he became nervous and went straight to the womens restroom, causing quite a stir. Excuse me, I came to see my wife. Im sorry. But after shouting several times, no one answered. Adn Roucos eyes darkened with a sense of foreboding. When I came out of the bathroom, I found a small, inconspicuous earring on the floor in the opposite direction. Adn Roucos heart skipped a beat; he knew the earrings, the pair that Estre Berrocal always wore. He remembered her telling him that she had had her ears pierced for over a year, but if she didnt wear the sticks and studs they kept growing, so she used to wear a pair of sterling silver studs at home to keep them from growing, sometimes without taking them off in bed. Adam Rouco spun the small stud, frowning, as if realizing something, and turned on his heel to run away. Santino Yepes saw Adn Rouco approaching in a hurry and asked him: Boss, whats up? Estre should have been kidnapped, get surveince right now and Ill contact Andreo Fanta! Yes! Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Vi The Vasconcellos family. Both Andreo Fanta and Adn Rouco spected that Amara Monteno had sent the men who kidnapped Estre Berrocal. The corner where thevatory came out turned out to be a blind spot for airport surveince, and the other side was so professional that Amara Monteno must have paid a lot of money for an agent of sorts. As Andreo Fanta took his phone off the hook, Adn Rouco grabbed his arm, his dark eyes looking at him sternly, What are you doing? Andreo Fanta pushed her hand away and said, Dont worry, Im not going to call the police. Adn Rouco was somewhat relieved at this. If you dont know what the kidnappers are up to, you will only make them angry and kill them. Adn Rouco would not dare to y with Estre Berrocals life. Andreo Fanta immediately called Cidro Borja: How is everything going?. Mr. Andreo, Amara Monteno has just left the hotel, I have put a miniature tracker on her car and we will soon be able to know her whereabouts. Andreo Fanta turned on hisputer and noted the direction in which Amara Montenos car had gone, eventually stopping at the location of the factory in the eastern suburbs. Locate the factory in the eastern suburbs, its a suburb, there was a steel factory there during the reform and opening, it has since closed, the neighborhood is deserted and good for crime, lets pursue it there now. No sooner had he uttered these words than Andreo Fantas cell phone rang. The caller ID showed it was none other than Amara Monteno. Amara Monteno, what do you want by kidnapping Dulcinia! Amara Monteno, for her part,ughed uproariously: Isnt it obvious? Youve ruined my sons future and Im going to bleed you and Lupita Vasconcellos too. If you touch a hair on Dulcinias head, Ill cut off one of Estevan Fantas fingers! Heh, youre ying games with me, Estevan is in the hands of the police now, and the police will let you y? Andreo Fanta gritted his teeth, the cold light in his eyes growing cold, Then you try. If you call the police, Ill kill your sister right now! So youd better be honest! The factory in the eastern suburbs, bring $50 million in cash, and youe alone! With these words, Amara Monteno simply hung up the phone. In the factory in the eastern suburbs. Estre Berrocal had her hands and feet tied and her hands chained to the stone pirs of the factory. Amara Monteno! Youve kidnapped me and you wont get away with it! Amara Monteno came up and pped Estre Berrocal hard: Bitch! You and your mother are bitches! If it werent for your mother, Estevan and I wouldnt have been denied ess to La familia Fanta and all these years of misery! Amara Montenos hand was so strong that Estre Berrocals head became dizzy from the blow, a little blood spilled from the corner of her mouth, but she scoffed, The stupid one is you! You let yourself be fooled by such a ruthless man as Incendio Fanta! My mother was a victim too, so me Incendio Fanta if you want, not my mother!. Amara Monteno got emotional: Youre talking nonsense! If your mother hadnt married Incendio Fanta, I would have been Mrs. You and your mother deserve to die! You should have died twenty-four years ago! Hahahahahahahaha youre dead, and your sick mother should go down soon to meet the King of Hell! The middle-aged woman in front of me, heavily made up and wearing furs, was simply deranged. But how is it possible that Amara Monteno resigns from her position as Mrs. Fanta and suddenly loses her mind? You have kidnapped me, and even if I die, you cannot live with impunity. If you let me go now, all of this can continue to be treated as if it never happened and you can continue to be your Mrs. The Fanta family. Amara Monteno, have you ever thought that you might spend the rest of your life in jail? Mrs. Fanta? Hahahahahahaha Fire Fanta has everything ready to divorce me, Estevan has been arrested and Andreo Fanta has us on tenterhooks! If Im having a bad time, youre not going to have a good time either! Amara Montenos eyes suddenly turned fierce and a knife went for Estre Berrocals neck. Estre Berrocal did not dare to breathe, Amara Monteno was simply crazy, now this woman who had lost her mind was capable of anything, she pressed her palms together and said warily, I can tell my brother about Estevan Fanta if you let me go now. You think Im as stupid as that mother of yours? Your dumb white mother hahahahaha she was fooled by Incendio Fanta Incendio Fanta only looked at the money and status of La familia Vasconcellos Hahahahaha . Lupita Vasconcellos that fool believes that Incendio Fanta really loves her hahahahaha Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva and spoke cautiously: But my mother was happier than you, at least she knew what it was like to be in love, and divorced Incendio Fanta when she saw how it was. Fantas character, you still refuse to let go, youre the saddest Before Estre Berrocal could finish her sentence, the knife in her neck forced a point closer to her skin, and she frowned in pain, and she could feel the hot blood flowing from her neck. You are in no position to lecture me! In a moment that brother of yours wille. Although Ive only called your brother, I think your husband wille too, isnt he very loving and affectionate, then Ill see how much he really loves you? Humph. Adam will alsoe Estre Berrocals heart, sank hard, Dont you think its ridiculous that you think that what you cant have, no one else can either? Amara Monteno scoffed and gave her a sidelong nce, Am I ridiculous? Then Ill see how much weight your so-called love has in the face of life and death. Chapter 374： Only one of you two can live! In the eastern suburbs of the factory, where there was gasoline and flour, Estre Berrocal began to panic. Amara Monteno, in her current state of insanity, wont want to die with them, will she? A man in ck, wearing a mask, points a gun at Estre Berrocals head. Amara Monteno sat victorious, as if waiting for Andreo Fanta and Adn Rouco to arrive at her door to die. Half an hourter, the doors of the factory in the eastern suburbs kicked open. A blinding light refracts in the dimly lit factory. Estre Berrocals eyes narrowed as she saw two tall, erect men enter against the light. Brother and Adame to his rescue However, Estre Berrocal was not excited, on the contrary, she was worried. Amara Monteno must have nted a here to be so confident as to expect them to throw themselves at it. The gun against her head, the cold, hard metal mouth, frightened her, but she feared more that Andreo Fanta and Adn Rouco would die in vain. Be! When Adn Rouco took a step forward, Amara Monteno grabbed a knife and pointed it directly at Estre Berrocals face, threatening, If you take one more step, I cant guarantee that the knife in my hand wont leave marks on her face. Dont you dare! The anger in Adn Roucos eyes was threefold, and it was unpleasant to be grabbed by the soft part and threatened. Amara Monteno scoffed and provoked: Then try it, I dare you!. Adam Rouco gritted his teeth, his fists clenched with a snap, his knuckles blue and white. The dagger that Amara Monteno had pressed against Estre Berrocals face, deliberately sliding down her face, frightened Adn Rouco and Andreo Fanta. This little face is so white and smooth that it wouldnt look right if it left a scar. But I see this face and I think of that bitch Lupita Vasconcellos. Amara Montenos eyes shed with anger and her dagger mmed hard into Estre Berrocals face. Estre Berrocal let out a painful ahh and closed her eyes tightly. The dagger, which left a deep bloody mark on his face. Adam Rouco was all stern and murderous, his temples burning with veins, and when he lost control and tried to rush forward, Andreo Fanta grabbed him, Calm down! Adn Roucos eyes were red with rage and he looked at her through gritted teeth: Amara Monteno! Cut it out, you bastard. His wife, Adn Rouco, was now bound hand and foot like a puppet, with a gun to her head and a sharp dagger to her face, blood gushing out and down, almost soaking Estre Berrocals neck, making Adn Roucos pores bristle with sweat. I wanted to cut Amara Monteno to pieces, but at that moment I could do nothing but let it happen. Estre Berrocal felt so much pain that tears fell from her eyes and Adn Roucos heart trembled violently. It was as if the knife had not wounded Estre Berrocals face, but had stabbed her hard in the heart. Amara Monteno caressed Estre Berrocals already cut face with the knife and scoffed at Adn Roucos furious frown: What, are you worried? If I cut her twice more, shell be disfigured tsk, what a pretty face, now its covered with blood, its ugly. Andreo Fanta said in a cold voice: Amara Monteno, if you want revenge, you cane to me, it was me who went behind the Fanta Groups back and had nothing to do with Dulcinia! Let her go and Ill be your hostage! Ill escort you out of Ciudad del Rey. Andreo Fanta, youre a real businessman, dont think I dont know what you have in mind! Will you be willing to be my hostage? Heh, throw in over fifty million dors! Andreo Fanta threw down the silver briefcase he had brought with him. Amara Monteno said to the hired man standing next to her, Go open it and check it out!. The contractor opens the box and confirms that it is correct. Adam Rouco, looking at Estre Berrocals pale face, gritted his teeth and said, The wound on Estres face is very deep and if she keeps bleeding like this, her life will be in danger, if she dies, you wont be able to threaten us, much less escape from here! Ill be your hostage! Let Estre go! Adam no Estre Berrocals vision blurred with tears in front of her eyes, and she was in so much pain that she wanted to faint. Amara Montenoughed mockingly and said, It is not impossible to get him to release her, Andreo Fanta, get on your knees and beg him to release your sister!. Estre Berrocal was shaking with rage: Amara Monteno, you are crazy! If you dont kneel, youre going to die! Amara Monteno red at Andreo Fanta and sneered, Andreo Fanta, your own sisters life is now in your hands. Fine, Ill kneel! Andreo Fanta on his knees, on his knees, I beg you, let my sister go. Amara Montenoughed out loud, I would have stopped your sister if you had done that earlier!. Now you can let Dulcinia go! Incendio Fanta wants to divorce me, Estevan is in jail because of you and your mother! You think Ill let your sister go if you get down on your knees? Dream on. Amara Monteno pointed her spear at Adn Rouco: I hear you love your wife very much, dont you? Well, let me see how much you really love her. Amara Monteno what are you trying to do! Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat as she realized that Amara Monteno might be about to do something crazy. Amara Monteno pulls out a gun and ms it hard against Estre Berrocals head: Only one of you can live!. Estre Berrocal shouted: Crazy! Adam, dont listen to her! You must go! Even if you sacrifice yourselves for me, she wont forgive me!. Amara Monteno shouted: Choose! Or I shoot. Adam Roucoughed softly, You dont get the love of Incendio Fanta, so you think there is no true love in this world, you think I would abandon my wife for my own meticulous life, then you are going to be disappointed. Adn Rouco took a step back and opened his arms, without resisting, and said with abandon, Shoot. Adam! Get out of here! Dont listen to her! Please leave! Please Adam you have to go please Estre Berrocal burst into tears, her face a mass of blood mixed with her tears. Amara Montenos pistol, pointing at Adn Rouco C Adn Rouco, however, looked tenderly at Estre Berrocal and said: Even if none of us survives today, it would be nice to die with you. Estre Berrocal hissed and shouted: No you go brother you take him away! Adn you go now! I beg you to leave. Amara Monteno seemed perfectly content with the scene. Amara Monteno grabbed Estre Berrocal by the hair and whispered in her ear: Im going to kill your husband with this shot, and its going to hurt, isnt it? Im going to give you a taste of what its like to lose your husband too. No no! Amara Monteno I beg you to leave him alone he is not from the Fanta family or the Vasconcellos family! He has nothing to do with you. But hes married to you! He allied with Andreo Fanta to protect you and sent my Estevan to the police! Estevans life is ruined! How can I let him off the hook, you say? You say youre doing it for Estevan Fanta, but Estevan Fanta is still alive and well, and will be just as well when hes clean and sober, but you, youll just lose everything if you dont get it!. Andreo Fanta, shut up! Amara Monteno pointed her gun at Andreo Fanta and Adn Rouco, What do you know! I dont want to go back to the poor life I had before. You dont understand, Im dancing in a concert hall, they look down on me, as long as I dont join the Fanta family, Estevan will always be the wild one. Ill always be a wild animal. Its because of you that Incendio Fanta divorced me! Ill kill you all! Boom!Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. A sharp, piercing shot! It was Amara Monteno who shot Adn Rouco in the chest, hard! Chapter 375： Star Don’t be afraid, I’m here – Adn Rouco felt a violent shiver in his chest. He slowly looked at his chest Estre Berrocals pupils were so dted with tears that for a moment she couldnt even feel her heart beating. Time, as if it were standing still. Just as Adn Roucos entire body fell straight back, Estre Berrocal cried out in anguish: Adn! Amara Montenoughed out loud and said against Estre Berrocals temple, Is it especially sad, so sad that you want to die? Estre Berrocal opened and closed her lips, tears fell silently, she did not feel the pain of the wound on her face, only the overwhelming desperation: Dont you want me to die? Go ahead, shoot. Amara Monteno snorted: Do you want to die? Not so fast, Ill bring you down so you can be with your husbandter! Outside the factory, in the eastern suburbs, a few dayborers, who were watching, were smoking. Are you going to see if hes ready inside? Why does it take so long to get $50 million from his grandmother? You go away, Im smoking! If it werent for the money, who would do this nonsense! Some of the hired workersined, smoking cigarettes and shaking off the smoldering ashes, forgetting that gasoline had been sprayed all over the factory. Why is it so hot today? One of the dayborers felt the heat behind him and was about to unbutton his clothes when he saw the fire burning behind him and, frightened, he threw away his cigarette and ran away. The other hired men tried for a long time to put out the fire, but it would not go out because the gasoline had a very low ignition point and the fire was getting bigger and bigger. Forget it! Get out of here. Hey! Theres a fire! Run! Amara Montenos eyes trembled at the sight of the mes rising outside the factory. The sryman standing next to Estre Berrocal, who had a gun to his head, grabbed the box from the floor and tried to run in a hurry when Amara Monteno shouted, Stop right there! The dayborer ignored him and Amara Monteno shot him in the back. The dayborer carries the box and it falls to the ground. Amara Monteno contemted the growing fire with a fierce look and pointed the pistol she was holding at Andreo Fanta: Im sending you packing right now!. Adn Rouco, lying on the floor, with his dark eyes wide open and a silver pistol, that of the dead hitman, within reach. At the moment Amara Monteno shot Andreo Fanta, thetters body shuddered slightly but did not fall. Amara Montenos eyes sparkled with astonishment when, in one swift movement, Adn Rouco picked up the pistol lying on the ground and fired precisely at Amara Montenos hand holding the pistol! Ah-! The gun in Amara Montenos hand falls to the ground and her right hand bleeds profusely. Adn Rouco was pointing a gun at him and striding toward him with a murderous look on his face. Estre Berrocal looked at him with fascination and joy, crying with emotion and joy: Adam you are not dead! Thats great youre really not dead!. Amara Montenoughed coldly, Not bad for a shrewd old businessman, youre wearing bulletproof vests Hand over the keys! ordered Adn Rouco. Amara Monteno ys dumb: The key? What keys? Adn Rouco became furious and pressed the muzzle of the pistol against his head: Ill shoot you if you try to be smart again! Estre Berrocals hand was entangled in the ceiling beam of the house by a chain that needed a key to open it, otherwise it was difficult to break. Amara Monteno seemed to have no fear of dying and taunted him, Shoot me so youll never have the keys! And your wife, shell have to sit here and burn alive! Adn Rouco looked at her with red and furious eyes: Amara Monteno!Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Andreo Fanta dragged Amara Monteno straight away, tied her up and said to Adn Rouco: Ill get the key, you get something to try to break the chain first! Adam Rouco dropped his pistol straight to the ground and his dark eyes swept quickly and sharply around the factory, and there was a steel pipe in the corner! Adn Rouco took the steel pipe and smashed it against the chain, the impact was so strong and heartbreaking that Estre Berrocals eardrums felt as if they were about to rupture. Adn Roucos heart fluttered at the sight of the cuts on her face that were still bleeding, her small face and dirty hands. Estre, hold your ears and hold on a little longer. Estre Berrocal covered her ears and Adn Rouco hit the chain with all his might, but it did not move, so Adn Rouco threw the pipe aside, annoyed, and took his pistol and fired several times at the chain, but the bullets only hit the surface of the chain and almost bounced off! To one side, Amara Monteno sneered, Dont waste your strength! The power of these ordinary pistols will not be able to hit this chain. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco with wet and watery eyes and bit her lip, Adn, the fire is great, you and my brother must leave now, if you continue here, then not only will I not be able to leave, nor will you be able to escape. you must go now. His words, though softly spoken, trembled and trembled in his voice, and he was afraid. Adn Roucos eyes were scarlet as he knelt in front of Estre Berrocal, took a clean handkerchief from his pocket and wiped the smeared blood from her face. Dont be afraid, Im not leaving, dont cry, the police and firemen will be here soon, when they arrive the fire will be out, its okay Estre. Estre Berrocal looked at him, tears rolling down her eyes as she pushed her hands against his shoulders, You have to go. you have to call the fire department and the police! Go get someone to save me. Adn Rouco hugged her tightly: I am not leaving, I am not going anywhere, I am staying here with you! How is it possible that Adn Rouco, as intelligent as he was, did not understand that she only wanted to get him out first? Adam Rouco you have to go! Please! Estre Berrocal saw that the fire was burning her and pushed harder, but her embrace felt like a brick wall and she could not free herself, only plead helplessly. Andreo Fanta looked for the key several times without finding it in Amara Monteno, and with his patience andmon sense almost exhausted, he shouted angrily: Amara Monteno I give you onest chance! Where the hell are the keys!. Amara Montenoughed unhingedly, Ah the keys. I left them out in the gutter! Go get them back if you can! Hahahahahahahaha Andreo Fantas eyes sparkled, Ill go out and get the keys!. Adn Rouco gently wiped the tears under Estre Berrocals eyes with his fingertips and told her from his heart: Dont cry, if you cry any more the wounds on your face will get infected. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck, Adam Adn Rouco also hugged her tightly and closed his eyes: Dont be afraid, soon someone wille for us. The fire, which was getting bigger and bigger, raged throughout the factory. Amara Monteno crawls over and reaches for a bag of flour. Adn Roucos dark eyes trembled and it was toote to stop them when Amara Monteno sprinkled flour all over the fire. Adam Rouco crushes Estre Berrocal to the ground in a hug and holds her in his arms to save her life! The whole factory, bang, it exploded. Estre Berrocal only felt the ground tremble vividly, and the man who protected her hugged her tightly and said in a hoarse and difficult voice in her ear, Estre, dont be afraid, Im here Chapter 376： She and the baby kept waiting for him to wake up. Tongues of me roared towards the ceiling, and a red hue was in front of them He knelt by the fire, hissing and calling for Adam Rouco, but the man on the ground would not wake up. Adam! Adam Adam! A huge column of fire broke through the mes and rushed down from the ceiling, Estre Berrocals pupils suddenly dted The slender body, directly above Adam Rouco, deflects that pir of fire for him! He felt the pain of the skin cracking Adam Adam no The nurse who was on one side, changing the medicine, saw that the patient in the bed was showing signs of awakening and rushed to call the family. Who is Estre Berrocals family? She is waking up. Andreo Fanta and Ciri Garzn were stunned and quickly entered the room. Estre Berrocal was clearly having a nightmare, her forehead covered with profuse sweat that dampened the hair on her forehead.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Adam Adam Ciri Garzn came over to listen: He is shouting for Adn Rouco. Andreo Fanta said to the nurse, Call the doctor. Okay, Ill be right there. Ciri Garzn asks, How is Adn Rouco? Andreo Fanta shook his head, It was bad, he had Dulcinia armored in his arms when the powder exploded, and he was badly wounded when he was hit by the burning pir of fire. Although Ciri Garzn did not see the scene, she could imagine how Adn Roucos heart moved as he clung to Estre Berrocals side. Andreo Fantas cell phone rings and the caller says Cidro Borja. Mr. Andreo, Amara Monteno has escaped and the police and the people we sent are searching the city. Andreo Fantas jaw was tense and his face was sullen: We have to catch her!. Mr. Andreo be calm, the aunt is still unconscious because of Amara Monteno, and this revenge must be avenged! After hanging up the phone, the nurse and doctor entered the room from outside. Andreo Fanta stepped back with his arm around Ciri Garzn to allow the doctor to examine Estre Berrocal. Doctor, how is my sister? The doctor said, Your sister is not seriously injured, shes unconscious because she inhaled some carbon dioxide, but its nothing serious. Its just that she has a deep cut on her face and it may leave a scar. Andreo Fanta looked at Estre Berrocal, who was still unconscious in the hospital bed, and frowned, asking worriedly, Will the baby in her belly be all right? The baby is fine, he just needs to meditate and recover on his back. As for lesions on the face , scars may take a long time to fade. Ciri Garzn is not worried about the scars on Estre Berrocals face, even though she is a woman, saying, With all the medical advances today, its just a small scar on the face, its easy to remove, as long as Estre is fine now. The doctor followed suit and said, Yes, medical aesthetics is very advanced today, there are many ways to remove scars, and some people have a fast metabolism of their skin type, so as long as they are well protected, the scars will fade over time. Andreo Fantas mood, which had been somber, lightened somewhat. The corners of her lips curved up gently as she looked at the small woman at her side, Ciri, are youforting me? Ciri Garzn said stiffly, Dont get your hopes up, Im just being objective in my analysis. A slight smile appeared in Andreo Fantas eyes and he reached out, firmly grasping Ciri Garzns small hand by the leg. Ciri Garzn frowned a little and stared at him, Andreo Fanta didnt flinch, he took his hand off her, but still couldnt remove it, Ciri Garzn didnt bother to struggle and let him hold her firmly. Ciri Garzn understood that he was nervous for her, perhaps because he had witnessed the life and death of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal together. Why dont you go see Adn Rouco, Ill keep an eye on Estre here, offered Ciri Garzn. Andreo Fanta emitted a faint mmm and when he let go of her little hand, he followed her and pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly before pulling her away. At the entrance to the room, two bodyguards stand guard. Andreo Fanta was clearly ufortable with Ciri Garzn being left alone to guard the room. Late at night, just after 12 oclock, Ciri Garzn fell asleep on the edge of Estre Berrocals bed. Andreo Fanta entered the room with a lighter step, and when he reached it, he bent down and was about to lift it horizontally when Ciri Garzn woke up. Ill take you to afortable ce to sleep. Ciri Garzn shook her head and said in a muffled voice: Forget it, Im fine sleeping here, if she wakes upter I wont be there The man in the hospital bed, whose eyshes were beginning to flutter, seemed to be waking up. Ciri Garzn patted Andreo Fantas arm: Put me down, it looks like Estre is awake. After Ciri Garzon let go of her arms, she plopped down on the edge of the bed and looked at Estre Berrocal, calling softly, Estre? Estre Estre Berrocal had a frown on her face and her hands were clutching the quilt with an expression of struggle and pain. It looks like Estre is having nightmares again, shall we wake her up? Not knowing what horrible thing she had dreamed, Estre Berrocal eximed, Adam!. Estre Berrocal woke up, gasping like a fish stranded on the shore struggling to breathe. Ciri Garzn took her by the hand and said cheerfully: Star! You have finally woken up. Estre Berrocal froze for about three seconds, her watery eyes glistened and she asked anxiously, Where is Adam, where is Adam, how is he? With that, Estre Berrocal lifted the sheets and was about to get out of bed to look for Adn Rouco when Andreo Fanta held her shoulders: Dulcinia, you are very weak now. Yes, you lie down for a while, Adn Rouco is fine, you have a baby in your belly. Estre Berrocal then remembered the baby and, with her hands unconsciously touching her t belly, fearfully asked, Is the baby okay? Ciri Garzn said with relief, Dont worry, the baby is fine, the doctor has said that now you have to rest. But I want to see Adam now, I want to make sure hes okay, I remember him hugging me when the explosion happened, so Andreo Fantas eyes darkened and he said, Adn Rouco is not badly hurt, but the doctor said he was fine, so dont worry too much. Estre Berrocal, with sore eyes, choked back a sob and said, I want to see him, can I see him?. Ciri Garzn looked at Andreo Fanta: It is better to show him Adn Rouco, it will only be more disturbing if he cannot see him. Andreo Fanta and Ciri Garzn helped Estre Berrocal and went to the ICU ward. Through a thick ss wall, Estre Berrocal stands in the hallway, her eyes moist as she watches Adn Rouco in his hospital bed with a syringe. Nose, painfully. The tears I had been holding back finally fell. Who let him protect her, so dangerous, how could he do that, if she really cant wake up, what should she and Paulita do, did she ever think she would be heartbroken. He would prefer that she herself was lying down and not him breathing the oxygen mask. The heart, as if attacked with a knife, sh by sh. Adn Rouco never spoke of love, but with his actions, in the most critical moments, he protected her with his life. Did the doctor say when Adam would wake up? Andreo Fanta, his eyes slightly averted, spoke sincerely, It may take a while. Estre Berrocals hand, pressed against the ss door, at a great distance, her fingers, as if she had caressed her forehead, her nose Adam, wake up quickly, will you? I, and the baby, are still waiting for you. Chapter 377： Mrs.Rouco, do you want to crush me? Three dayster, Adn Rouco was finally transferred from the ICU to the general ward and released from life-threatening conditions. After being ordered by Andreo Fanta to stay in a hospital bed for three days, Estre Berrocal could not take it any longer and was admitted directly to Adn Roucos ward. Watching over him, cleaning his face and body. Lupita Vasconcellos also came to visit once, distraught over Estre Berrocal, but too weak to help her daughter while waiting for Adn Rouco to wake up. Only, as she left, clutching Estre Berrocals hand, she said, It seems that on that asion it was mom who had a small mind. Estre Berrocal is puzzled. Mrs. Vasconcellos looked at Adn Rouco, who was lying on the hospital bed, and sighed, That time I asked Adn to stay and take care of me because I wanted to sound him out. I was afraid that he would treat you badly and that he wouldnt have a long heart for you, but now it seems that at first I overthought it. Mrs. Vasconcellos smiled softly and said, I myself have fallen into marriage, so I fear you will too, but Dulcinia, you are not like me after all, you are married to a man who would give his life for you. I asked for his promise to you, and now I think I was too unreasonable. But it is good that Adam was reasonable and not offended. Promise? A lifetime of promises. He said you had given him a life, so he would promise you a life too. Estre Berrocal was on cloud nine, I gave her life once. Mrs. Vasconcellos nodded, Well, he said he became depressed and attempted suicide when he was twenty-two and that you saved the rest of his life afterwards. Estre Berrocal, stunned, looked at Adn Rouco lying there, smiled and tears fell from her eyes. Perhaps, long ago, their destinies were intertwined and inseparable. Estre Berrocal has been taking care of Adn Rouco without sleep. Even when Im tired and sleepy at his bedside, I lie down and take a nap. Neither Andreo Fanta nor Ciri Garzn were persuaded, but on second thought, Estre Berrocal feared that the only way to feel at ease was to keep an eye on Adn Rouco at all times, so she gave up trying to persuade him and only took asional turns. Estre Berrocal grabbed Adn Roucos hand and pressed it against her face, her watery, warm eyes looked at him and said, Adn, arent you tired after being in aa for so many days and sleeping for so long? Its time to get up and move. These days, he sits here doing nothing but massaging and squeezing his muscles. The man did not respond, but Estre Berrocal continued talking to herself. Adam, wake up, didnt you say Paulita missed us? When you wake up, we will return to The Holy City. Estre Berrocal swallowed hard and looked at his gaunt, pale, handsome face. Leaning in, her lips pressed against his, dropping a soft kiss of affection and love. Tears, unable to stop falling, hit the mans face and slid down his thin lips. Estre Berrocal cried and said in a pleading tone: Adam, are you going to wake up soon? . She was very afraid, afraid that he would not wake up from his long sleep. Her lips were dry and ky because she had not drunk water for several days. Estre Berrocal took a cotton swab, wet it with water and rubbed it gently on her lips. The unconscious one, with a hint of reaction, fluttered his eyshes at the touch on his lips. Adam? Estre Berrocal was quick to say: Adn, Adn, can you hear me? The mans reaction, it seemed, was a bit stronger and his brow furrowed slightly. Estre Berrocal got a little excited: Adn, its me, its Estre, can you hear me? No, I had to find a doctor! Estre Berrocal hurried to find a doctor and had just turned around when arge, cold, dry hand suddenly grabbed the one behind her. Estre Berrocal froze Behind me, came a husky, deep male voice: I hear you, you call me so much and whisper in my ear, its a little loud. Estre Berrocals little face was full of joy as she turned and threw herself on top of him ecstatically, hugging him tightly! Adam, youre finally awake! You know how worried I was! Ive been looking out for you every day! I Ahem Mrs. Rouco, do you want to crush me? Estre Berrocal then reacted and hurriedly got up from him, apologizing with reddened eyes: Im sorry, Im sorry, I got very excited, did I hurt you? Im going to call the doctor. Adn Rouco tugged gently again C Arms, embracing her. Adam you let go of me, Ill press on your wound Dont move. The man closed his eyes deeply and sighed, Let me hold you for a moment. Estre Berrocal dared not put her full weight on him, but merely stiffened her back and gently wrapped her arms around his neck, but even such a watery embrace was so reassuring. Adn Rouco hugged her for a long time and opened his eyes wide, but they were still dark. I had not noticed this in your party. Was it because there was no light in the room? Estre Berrocal spoke softly between his arms: Adn, Im going to call the doctor for you, wait forter, okay?. Her cheeks flushed slightly and her tone was soft and warm. Adn Rouco smiled and let her go: All right, hold on untilter. Estre Berrocal got up and went out to look for a doctor, Adn Rouco heard her footsteps but frowned slightly, Estre. Hmm? Whats going on? Why dont you turn on the lights, arent you afraid of tripping and falling? Estre Berrocals back stiffened strongly.N?velDrama.Org owns this. The light is in Adn Rouco saw that he did not respond, Hmm?. Estre Berrocal turned to look into his eyes, which were still as deep and as beautiful as ever, but was it true that she could not see? Oh, I forgot to turn on the light. Ill go get the doctor ande backter to turn it on. With that, he ran off at a brisk pace. He has to go to the doctor and ask why Adams eyes are blind. Estre Berrocal, her heart beating unconsciously fast, walked out the door and almost collided with Andreo Fanta. Whats the matter, are you panicking? Adam is awake, Im going to get the doctor. Adn Rouco, lying on the hospital bed, suddenly raised his hand and waved it in front of his eyes. It was still pitch ck and no shadows were visible. He stretched out a long arm and reached for the switch at the head of the bed, the light switch. Adn Rouco pressed the switch and listened to the sound of the switch, but there was still no light in front of him. So it wasnt Estre who left the lights on, it was her eyes, something was wrong. The doctors office. Doctor, why has my husband suddenly gone blind? From the CT image of his brain, it appears that he was probably hit by a heavy object during the fire, causing damage to his visual nerves, but perhaps the smoke and heat caused damage to his cornea. So when will it be ready? asked Estre Berrocal as she looked shyly at the doctor. This depends on the situation, if there is damage to the cornea and you really cant see, you can do a corneal transnt, as long as there is a donor, and surgery on the cornea is not major surgery, it is usually sessful afterwards, there are no adverse reactions. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva, sped her hands together, and bit her lip as she asked, Well, what if you mean optic nerve damage? You dont know with this , maybe the blindness is temporary, maybe Chapter 378 ： You are ugly and I am blind, a perfect match. When Estre Berrocal left the doctors office, her legs were a little weak and she was stumbling. Dulcinia, dont worry too much, the doctor also said it could be temporary. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and said, Im not afraid that Adam cant see, Im just afraid that, I cant take it. Andreo Fanta certainly understood what I meant; how could a proud man like Adn Rouco allow himself to be blind. Dont think that Adn Rouco is so fragile, someone who can show his face in the business world is not so narrow-minded. Estre Berrocal nodded, It looks like theres no way to hide it, but when the doctores to examine youter, well say its temporary blindness, okay? I dont want to put too much stock in it. Good. Estre Berrocal returned from outside and saw Adn Rouco leaning on the bed in his hospital gown, looking a little weak because he had been lying down for days and his blood was not very good, and because he had not eaten. Several short bruises appeared on his chin, but even that did not detract from his clear and handsome appearance. Estre Berrocal settled in and approached, saying quietly, The doctor will be here in a moment. Adn Rouco emitted a slight hmm. Estre Berrocal thought she was going to ask why the lights had not been turned on or why her vision was dark, but she didnt ask. That, Adam, you may have to suffer a littletely, the doctor said your eyes might be blind for a short time because you were injured by the thick smoke. But the doctor said you wont be blind all the time, you just have to rest a lot Estre Berrocal wasnt sure she could top the always intelligent and wise Adn Rouco by saying this. She could only try to sound more ttering and ttering, not wanting him to hear the difort in her voice. But Adn Rouco asked nothing, just smiled slightly and said, Okay, understood. This reaction is too calm. When the doctor came to check that all was well, he simply said that the eye needed more time to recover and left the room. Estre Berrocal sat down next to him and asked, Adam, what do you want to eat? Ill ask assistant Xu to buy it, you havent eaten for days. Eat something, I dont have much of an appetite. Good. Estre Berrocal called Santino Yepes and asked him to go get something to eat. In a short time, Santino Yepes brought the porridge. Estre Berrocal serves the clear porridge with a spoon and blows on it before spooning it into Adn Roucos mouth. Open your mouth. Adam Rouco did as he was told and, after taking a mouthful of porridge, said, Will it ever bother you to take care of me the way you take care of Paulita? Of course not, besides now you only have problems with your eyes, you took great care of me when I was good with my hands and feet. Adn Rouco groped, trying to grab her hand, and Estre Berrocal, seeing this, hurried to hold out her hand for him to take. And you, how are you handling the injuries, staying here all this time to take care of me, can you hang on with a baby in your belly?. Im fine, the doctor said the baby is fine and youpletely protected me when it exploded, so I didnt hurt myself too badly. But its the gauze on my face that hasnte off yet, its been medicated. Realizing that he wanted to reach out and touch her wound, Estre Berrocal took hisrge hand and pressed it against the thick gauze on the right side of her face. The mans low, maic voice asked, Are you still in pain? Estre Berrocal shook her head, It doesnt hurt anymore, its probably almost healed, and it still itches a little, it always wants to scratch. Be patient or it will scar you. Hmm. Let me give you some more porridge, you havent had a bite. Adn Rouco was obedient: Good. After finishing his te of porridge, Estre Berrocal helped him lie down and Adn Rouco patted him on the bed next to her and said, Come upstairs and sleep with me. Its no good, if the nurse sees Estre Berrocal blushed a little. Adn Rouco is unconcerned: Its legal, whats wrong with sharing a bed. Estre Berrocal took off her coat and shoes and crept over, supported by Adn Rouco. The mans chin, rubbed against his forehead, Go to sleep. Adn Rouco closes his eyes and falls asleep, but Estre Berrocal loses a little sleep with the doctors words in her head. Bute to think of it, even if she couldnt see again, it wouldnt be a big problem, at most it would be a little annoying to get around, but she would hold it as her crutch, no big deal. It is nothing. Even with this thought, Estre Berrocals eyes were moist. How could she not me herself when Adn Rouco had lost his sight to protect her, and her heart was filled with guilt and sadness. How can the eyes of such a perfect Adam Rouco be blind. Tears, flowing down Adam Roucos neck, he frowned slightly and opened his eyes, hisrge hands gently pushed her away and explored her small, wet face. Why are you crying good-naturedly? Estre Berrocal pouted and said, Pregnant women are unstable and cry when they say they will, and the doctor said it was normal. Pregnant women who cry a lot tend to be depressed and thats not good for the baby. I just want to cry. You dont have to worry about me, Ill be fine in a minute. Estre Berrocal rolled over, her back to him, her slender back nestled against his chest, and Adn Rouco hugged her from behind, kissed her temple downward and said softly, You had nothing to do with my blindness, dont cry. Estre Berrocal froze. Do you already know? With bloodshot eyes, she slowly turned to face him, You, do you know everything?. Im not a fool, cant I see with my own eyes, cant I feel? The doctor said it could be transient, and as long as we treat him aggressively, Im sure hes fine. Maybe its just a heavy object hitting andpressing the visual nerve, and when hes well enough, maybe hell be able to see. Adn Rouco held out his hand to wipe away his tears: Dont cry, it doesnt matter that I am blind, dont you still have me to embrace me? Mmm. Estre Berrocal responded sullenly, grabbing hisrge hand and holding it tightly. Actually, its good that youre blind for a while, its just that Ive been uglytely and you cant see. Adn Rouco let out a softugh: You are ugly and I am blind, a perfect match. I tell you the serious stuff, its that time of year, why are you still in the mood for jokes. The two wrestled for a while, the atmosphere was much more rxed and before long, they snuggled together and fell asleep. Estre Berrocal was still sleeping when Adn Rouco woke up the next morning. After carefully getting out of bed, he knocked outside the room. Along the way, we met several people. So it went until he came upon a middle-ageddy carrying oranges scattered on the ground and began to curse. I say, you! Walk without eyes! The middle-ageddy, somewhat fat and strong, raised her hand and gave Adn Rouco a violent shove, which made him take a big step backwards. My oranges are rolling on the floor! Adn Rouco was standing with one hand on the wall, with a very, very deep frown.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Chapter 379 ：Apologize to my husband! Must! When Estre Berrocal woke up, she unconsciously put her hand to her side and felt an empty space. She was stunned and, as soon as she opened her eyes, she saw that Adn Rouco had disappeared. He hastily put on his coat and got out of bed to look for it. Where did this man go, now blind, alone? Estre Berrocal searched the wards and bathrooms without finding anyone and ran out to look for them. When I got to the front, I saw Adn Rouco standing there, being fiercely scolded by a middle-ageddy. Are you blind and dont you wear sunsses and crutches when you go out? My ugly orange has rolled on the floor and shattered! You have to pay for my ugly orange! Really! Dont leave the room if youre blind! Network problems! Estre Berrocal, irritated, quickly approached Adn Rouco and said to the fat, middle-aged woman, Who are you calling blind? The fat middle-aged woman froze and looked at Estre Berrocal, Well, what do I care if I say it is, or are you willing to pay for my ugly orange? Excuse me! Estre Berrocal was righteously indignant and her tone was unusually firm. The fat, middle-aged woman was not an easy target, and her temper was rising, Im not going to apologize, what do you want? The woman approached and pushed Estre Berrocal, who, prepared, only took a small step backwards and crashed into Adn Roucos arms. Adn Rouco reached out and grabbed her hand tightly, Dont fall. He found it difficult to protect her because he was blind and, since she was still pregnant, he could hurt her if she got into a fight with someone. For the first time Adn Rouco was willing to condescend and opted to rest his case, taking her by the wrist and saying, Estre, lets go back. Estre Berrocal, who had always been a good girl, but this time she was very stubborn, pushed Adn Roucos hand away and told him in one word: I wonte back until I ask for your forgiveness. Adn Roucos heart felt as if it had been burned hard by something, very hot, with a little tingle of heat. Estre Berrocal red at the middle-aged woman: Excuse my husband! Around them, arge crowd of foodies was gradually attracted. The middle-ageddy was very overbearing and unreasonable: He was already blind, and he wont let anyone speak? He is only temporarily blind and identally bumped into you, you are tantly blind, even if he is really blind I will not allow others to say that about him! Adn Rouco is too perfect to be singled out and called blind behind his back, not by Estre Berrocal, never. Yes, people should not be discriminated against when they are visually impaired. Its just that you threw your ugly orange on the ground, and the ugly orange is not rotten, just pick it up, its not like you were hit on purpose, its notfortable for anyone to listen to a blind man. The middle-aged woman, who seemed to fear a mass attack, gritted her teeth and looked at Estre Berrocal, reluctantly, though reluctantly, for fear of attracting hospital staff and security guards, and said reluctantly, Just now, it was my fault, Im sorry, okay? The middle-aged woman finished apologizing and was about to leave with her ugly orange when Estre Berrocal called her. Wait! What more do you want? Estre Berrocal pulled a hundred-dor bill out of her pocket and stuffed it straight into the stic bag of her ugly oranges. Take this money and go buy more ugly oranges! No, thank you. You Estre Berrocal had turned around and grabbed Adn Roucos arm: Honey, lets go back. The corner of Adam Roucos mouth turned up, it seemed like it was the first time someone was protecting him from behind and, surprisingly, it wasnt a bad feeling and, in fact, he enjoyed it a little. When we returned to the living room, Estre Berrocal asked, Why did you run out alone, you should have asked me toe with you if you were going out? What, are you afraid Ill get lost? Yes, now I have to watch you like Paulita for my peace of mind. Estre Berrocal saw that he didnt say anything: You still havent told me, what did you want to do out there just now?. I wanted to be left alone to get familiar with the feeling of not having to walk around with my eyes and just feel my way around. Estre Berrocal stared at him: And after getting to know each other? Are you going alone? Im not pestering you too much, besides, were a couple, arent we?.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco reached out and rubbed his head: When we get back to the Holy City, Im going to the office, you cant keep following me. Thats a bit of a problem. A man as proud as Adn Rouco would not want to use something like a cane, and the image of Santino Yepes holding it all the time is always a little strange to think about. Besides, if Adn Rouco wants to go to the bathroom, does Santino Yepes have to stay to help? That image was also too strange. When its longer, maybe your eyes will heal. reassured Estre Berrocal. Adn Rouco only emitted a faint hmm, his mood was not clear. A few dayster, a call came from the Rouco family, urging Adn Rouco to return. After being discharged from the hospital, he returned to the Holy City a few dayster. As soon as she arrived at the Rouco family, Paulita ran happily to see Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal. Dad! Star! Estre Berrocal bent down and hugged the little bundle and kissed her, Did Paulita miss Estre?. I want to! But Estre you havent been home for a long time and I thought you and daddy didnt want me! Why yes, you are my favorite with your father. Paulita smiled and threw her arms around Adn Roucos legs: Dad, a hug! Adn Rouco bends down and picks up Paulita: Have you been good to your grandfather at home?. Im a good boy, I get up and go to school on time every day, kisses from daddy! Paulita threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck and gave him a kiss on his pretty face: Daddy, you kiss Paulita, too! Adn Rouco kisses the little boy on the nose. Paulita stood up indignantly: Why are you kissing my nose, Daddy? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and exined, Paulita, theres something wrong with daddys eyes, he wont be able to see for a while, soe on down. Paulitas little hand waved in front of Adn Roucos eyes, who didnt even blink, and Paulita asked, wide-eyed and curious, Daddy, can you really not see me? At that moment, Mr. Rouco came down from the upstairs study. Estre Berrocal shouted, Dad. Mr. Rouco was perplexed, he didnt believe Estre Berrocal was still willing to call him dad, he thought she would hate him, he felt a little guilty after all, he looked at Estre Berrocal and said, Its good to be back, its good to be back. Paulita got out of Adn Roucos arms and told him: Grandfather, daddy cant see, get a doctor to see daddy! Sister Roucos brow furrowed in concern as she asked, What happened to Adams eye? Its a long story, Ill tell youter. We just got back from a hard day in King City, and Estre is pregnant again, so Ill walk her to rest first. Sister Rouco was once again stunned to be pregnant But they are rted by blood, can this child be wanted? Paulita was overjoyed, running to Estre Berrocalsp and running her little hands across Estre Berrocals belly, Estre, is there a baby brother here? Can baby brother y with meter?. Estre Berrocal looked tenderly at her daughter: Sure, but it doesnt have to be a little brother yet, maybe a little sister? But everyone has to call us sister Paulita. Good sister, I want to be the big one! Estre Berrocal lovingly stroked the little boys head. Chapter 380： Adán Rouco Doesn’t want to die? Estre Berrocal took a long nap with Paulita in her arms, the little girl with her little hand in her mouth, nibbling her fingers and sleeping with a cute little red face. Estre Berrocal looked at the little bundle of milk and smiled tenderly, looked down and kissed the little girls face and gently pulled out her little hand, the little girl murmured and squeezed her little body in her arms. Estre Berrocal did not see Adn Roucos men and, after settling Paulita, she got out of bed and left the bedroom. Upon leaving the dormitory, Adn Rouco was seen leaving the study of Sr. Adam. She approached him and took his hand. Adn Rouco said, I talked to Dad about some of our things. Have you told him we are no longer cousins? Well, by the way. Estre Berrocal was relieved: But that paternity report, at the time, was so unreliable that now I dont know how to get along with my second uncles. I heard that the second uncle and second aunt are already in divorce proceedings. Estre Berrocal was stunned: Is it because of what happened to me?. Not really, they have a lot of problems with each other. Estre Berrocal did not want to bother the families of the others any more and just picked him up and said, Paulita keep sleeping, do you want to go and rest too, you cant see with your eyes now and the doctor has said you need more rest? Well, Im going to the office tomorrow to take care of my work, for a while, my eyes are not convenient, we will stay here and not go back to Repulse Bay for a while, you are pregnant again, the family can help take care of it. Estre Berrocal nodded, Well, it turns out I want to spend more time with Paulita. After Paulita wakes up, Estre Berrocal apanies Paulita to y Monopoly. Adn Rouco was in the studio on official business and as his eyesight was not working well, Santino Yepes came to the house. Find out exactly which hospital did the paternity test report between Uncle Two and Estre. Okay, boss. Santino Yepes checked and frowned when he saw that the paternity report had been done at Julieta Sarinanas clinic. Chief, this paternity test is a report form from Dr. Juliets clinic, could it have been tampered with? No sooner had he uttered these words than Adn Roucos cell phone rang. Adn Rouco asks, Who is calling? Santino Yepes scanned the caller ID and said, Its Dr. Julieta. Santino Yepes picks up the phone and hands it to Adn Rouco. Hello, Adam. What is it?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. I I heard that you had returned from your trip and I havent been in touch with youtely, how are you doing ? Adn Rouco replied tersely: I am fine. Can Ie and see you? Thest time I saw you was when Jerold Rouco showed up. Adam Rouco tapped his long index finger on the table, his gaze sinking slightly, Estre and I just arrived at La familia Rouco, why dont youe to dinner tonight at Vi La familia Rouco. Julieta Sarinana froze, Estre Berrocal hade back to her So Adn Rouco disappeared for a while to find Estre Berrocal? Okay, see you tonight. Adn Rouco worked for two hours due to his eye problems, but was inefficient and somewhat tired. Santino Yepes said cordially, Boss, why dont you take a break and ask Felipa to make you a cup of coffee?. Adn Rouco nodded and emitted a slight hmm. He leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes, his long fingers pinching his forehead, a little breathless. At the temple, there were suddenly more small, slightly cold hands. Star? Estre Berrocal gently rubbed her hands against his temples and said, Get some rest, Im sure it will take a little effort to take care of your work being blind, but then everything will be fine, so dont worry too much. Adam Rouco reached up and took her small hand, pulling her to sit in his arms. Estre Berrocal sat on hisp, looking at the mountains of papers on his desk, and suggested, Why dont I read them to you? But that would be too slow. The corners of Adam Roucos lips curved as he embraced her, sniffing the fresh scent of her hair, his irritability suddenly much calmer. Adam, when your eyes are better, lets go on a trip; youre a workaholic and havent had a chance to rx on your own. Im worried about you wrecking your body like this. Adn Roucos eyes were closed and his forehead rested gently on hers, his voice a little hoarse: Good. When Santino Yepes approached with a cup of freshly brewed coffee, he pushed open the door and saw Estre Berrocal sitting in Adn Roucos arms, the two of them kissing, and hurried out. Estre Berrocal blushed, shyly, I think assistant Xu saw me, did I interrupt her work?. You should know what its like to be rude. By the way, Juliet Sarinana ising to dinner tonight. Estre Berrocal was struck by the fact that, although she did not have a deep hatred for Julieta Sarinana, she did dislike her from the bottom of her heart. Although she knew that Adn Rouco was not interested in her, what woman would like to spend time with a woman who covets her husband. Why suddenlye to dinner? Jealousy? Estre Berrocal bit her lip and said, What do I have to be jealous of, Im the one on the list of spouses on your marriage certificate. Adn Rouco let out a lightugh, then his face quickly turned serious again and he said, I suspect that the false paternity report was her doing. Estre Berrocal frowned: Even if you want to separate us, you cant use such despicable means!. She is an alumna of my university and was once my family doctor, but now it looks like I wont be able to be friends with her. Estre Berrocal felt more or less guilty inside: Im sorry I made you lose a friend. Its none of your business, be a good girl and go away, I cant work while youre here. Hmm. Estre Berrocal came out of the studio and saw Santino Yepes standing guard at the door with his coffee, and there was a moment of embarrassment. That, helper Xu, carry the coffee, Adam will ask you to take more care of it for a while. Maam, its my part of the job. 7 p. m. Julieta Sarinana had just arrived and was sitting downstairs chatting for a while with Mr. Rouco when Estre Berrocal helped Adn Rouco downstairs. Slow down and be careful. Estre Berrocal reminded Adn Rouco patiently, her eyes watching his steps. Mr. Rouco and Julieta Sarinana looked toward the staircase at the same time, a warm and harmonious image that stung Julieta Sarinana instantly. Mr. Rouco, however, smiled, took a sip from his coffee cup and congratted her: Estre, the more I see her, the more I like her, take care of Adam. Juliet Sarinanas eyes fluttered and she asked, What happened to Adam?. Why do you still need help getting down the stairs? The eyes are blind, but its good to have Estres care andpany, so I dont see any rush for her to get her sight back. Juliet Sarinana asked, somewhat anxiously, Howe you cant see out of your eyes if youre okay? Mr. Rouco looked at the two mening down the stairs and said, There was an ident, Adam hit his head with a heavy object to protect Estre and suffered optic nerve damage. Juliet Sarinana blushed slightly and pressed her fingers into her palm. Do you want to die to protect Estre Berrocal Adn Rouco? Chapter 381: The Microneedle couple with an unspoken understanding Dinner, table. Mr. Rouco is seated at the head table, the three families of Adn Rouco are on the right and Julieta Sarinana and Olivia Montes, mother and son, are on the left. Everyone make yourselves at home and have dinner. Paulita winked adorably, took the fork and spoon from the children and said kindly, Grandpa will eat first, then well start. Sister Rouco smiled happily: Our Paulita is so understanding, eat, the food wont be good if it gets cold. Estre Berrocal helped Adn Rouco with the food because he could not see. Juliet Sarinana saw her take her own used fork and hand it directly to Adam Rouco, and couldnt help but remind her, Star, Adam has always had a cleanliness problem, so you might as well use your regr chopsticks to help him with the food. Estre Berrocal froze, not because she didnt want to use chopsticks, but because she thought it would be tooplicated to change her fork. As he was about to pick up the chopsticks, Adn Rouco said, Whats wrong with a couple taking a couple of forks to the meal, theyve done worse. Estre Berrocal: This man, dont be so direct with your words. His face gets hot and he continues to serve Adn Rouco with his own fork. Julieta Sarinana clenched her fist. Paulita tilted her head to one side and asked Adn Rouco with curiosity: Daddy, what excesses have you done with Estre? Why dont I know? Adn Rouco did not hesitate to return two words to his daughter: Kisses. Estre Berrocal: Paulita smiled and arched her big eyes, her little white hand clutching the spoon, and said proudly, I kissed daddy too! The conversation became a bit awkward and Estre Berrocal was quick to say, The fish is good today, do you want to try it?. Adn Rouco emitted a faint hmm and sat down to wait for Estre Berrocal to help him with the fish. Mr. Rouco warned, Todays fish is wild carp and has many bones, so be careful when eating it. Estre Berrocal shaved the bones clean, and since the fish was stuck to her fork, it could not be delivered to Adn Roucos bowl, so Estre Berrocal didnt care and carried the fish with her own fork to Adn Roucos mouth. Adn Rouco opened his mouth and ate it. The two moved with harmony and ease, without the slightest hint of pretension, as if they had been together for years, and their understanding was evident. Olivia Montes and Julieta Sarinana sat across from each other and felt a pang of bitterness. Paulita pouted and looked at Estre Berrocal: Estre, I want fish too!. Yes, Ill shave your thorns, otherwise you wont do well if they get stuck in your throat. Estre Berrocal shaved carefully, making sure there were no thorns before daring to give it to Paulita. How does it taste? Paulita nodded her little head: Delicious!. At the table, Estre Berrocal had to take care of the little one and the big one throughout the meal. By the time Estre Berrocal had put a piece of kale on Adn Roucos te, Julieta Sarinana said, I remember that Adn doesnt like kale. Estre Berrocal frowned a little, why was this guy so full of things she didnt like? One minute itstro, the next its fondue, the next its kale, hes got his mouth open. But Adn Rouco takes a bite of kale from his bowl and says, without changing his expression: I have changed, now I like kale. Julieta Sarinana grits her teeth, but maintains a forced smile. He would like to see how much Adn Rouco could exchange for Estre Berrocal. Paulita ate well, paddling her small bowl of food and sipping her juice, full of food. Estre Berrocal stroked her little head: Youre a good eater today. The little girl, a little self-satisfied, touches Estre Berrocals belly with her little hand and asks: Estre, has your little brother had enough to eat? Estre Berrocal is stunned. Olivia Montes and Julieta Sarinana, who were sitting across the table, also stopped. Olivia Montes couldnt resist being the first to ask: Estre, are you pregnant again?. Adn Rouco suddenly intervened: No, its just that Paulita has always wanted a little brother. Estre Berrocal shot him a nce and then ate in silence, probably understanding what Adn Rouco meant. Adn Rouco probably feared that something could happen if some people found out about her pregnancy before the time. Olivia Montes smiled rather stiffly: Ah, thats right, I thought so, pregnant again. Adn Rouco calmly said, Im still working on it. Estre Berrocal took a sip of her juice and almost choked, her little face turning red. Paulita reached out her small, white hand and patted him thoughtfully on the back, warning him with a small frown, Star, drink slowly! Julieta Sarinana suddenly asked, Estre, whats wrong with your face?. Estre Berrocal said, rather nonchntly, There was some ident and they scratched my face. The scar seems to be very deep, its hard to remove, isnt it?. Estre Berrocal didnt care much about the scar on her face, and these days she was so preupied with taking care of Adn Rouco that she didnt even look at it after washing her face, but she knew that the scar on her face was now so deep and obvious that it was definitely uglier than before. Estre Berrocal, naturally, felt a little ufortable at Julieta Sarinanas mention of her. However, as she had always been hostile to Juliet Sarinana, she did not give in and said, while peeling Paulitas shrimp, Anyway, Im married and have children, so I dont care whether Im pretty or not. Estre Berrocal fed the prawns to Paulita, who nodded as she ate them and said, No matter what Estre bes, she will always be the prettiest in Paulitas heart. Estre Berrocal was happy to hear this, Paulita is so sweet. She is a good girl, she protects her at all times. Adn Rouco said, with a lighter look, If a girl is too pretty, she will attract bad luck, but its okay to be ugly. Estre Berrocal: How dare this man call her ugly in front of other women! Adn Rouco did not say that Estre Berrocal was beautiful, but he did say that he did not care what Estre Berrocal had be, and that he was evenfortable with Estre Berrocal being ugly. A meal and a lot of gossip. When the meal was over, Estre Berrocal hugged Paulita and ran off to y with the children on the sofa, not wanting to get involved in the war between Olivia Montes and Julieta Sarinana. However, these two women, who are not easy to get along with, are happy to fight with Estre Berrocal instead of with them. Juliet Sarinana deliberately asked, Star, why werent you in The Holy City a long time ago, you disappeared for a long time. Estre Berrocal pitifully answered: Oh, I was traveling, and guess what happened to me. Juliet Sarinana was stunned: What good thing?. Estre Berrocals watery, crystalline eyes looked at her and smiled, I found my real parents, isnt it amazing? What did you say? Your real parents are not Julieta Sarinana was a bit confused when Estre Berrocal said with a sly twinkle in her eye, My real parents are people from Ciudad del Rey and I have a real brother. What? So now Estre Berrocal knows that she and Adam are not cousins? How, how did youe to be adopted by The Berrocal family?. Julieta Sarinana was already distracted when she asked this question.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, I dont know, but I am grateful for the arrangement, maybe the gods wanted to send me Adam. dr. Julieta, do you think I am right? Julieta Sarinana looked at her, only to see a small glint of amusement under Estre Berrocals starry eyes. That look said it clearly: Adn Rouco was hers and no one could take him away from her, Estre Berrocal. Chapter 382: One Less Love Rival, Impressive Not long after dinner, Juliet Sarinana excused herself to leave. I have an appointment with a patient for counseling at my clinic, so Im leaving now. Estre Berrocal stood up and smiled slightly at him, I wont keep Dr. Julieta then, I know Dr. Julieta is busy with her work and doesnt have toe to our house on purpose. No need to be deliberate This statement made Juliet Sarinanas eyes twitch. Julieta Sarinanas face paled slightly, her usual calmness disturbed by Estre Berrocals provocative and pointedments. When Julieta Sarinana left the vi, Adn Rouco followed her. Estre Berrocal looked through the huge floor-to-ceiling window and saw the two men talking in the courtyard. Julieta Sarinanas face was embarrassed and Adn Roucos was cold and sullen, it did not seem, from the looks of it, that they were having a pleasant conversation. The courtyard. Adn Rouco said, Dont appear in front of Estre again, she doesnt like you. Julieta Sarinanas eyes soured a little and she looked mockingly at Adn Rouco: She doesnt like me, so I cant appear in front of her. Adam Rouco, I am your friend, have you forgotten who was really by your side when you were suffering from depression? All along, he had given her more than Estre Berrocal, but why did Estre Berrocal steal from Adn Rouco without any effort? The mans face, t and cold, is it because I consider you a friend and you are bent on keeping my wife away from me, Juliet Sarinana, is that what you call a friend? Adam you, what do you mean? You did the paternity report on Uncle Er and Estre, didnt you?. Juliet Sarinanas heart stuttered, You knew everything?. Juliet Sarinana, you are too deep in your thoughts. Profound? Who was he, Adn Rouco, to say that someone else had a profound mind? Julieta Sarinanaughed coldly, I have a deep heart and Im trying to get you back, whats wrong with me, whats wrong with me, do all you men like Estre Berrocal? Yes, shes nice, shes white as a sheet, she doesnt know how to do tricks, she just cuddles and cries, Adn Rouco thought you were different from other men, but why do even you like women like that? Adam Roucos brow furrowed, he never imagined that the resentment in Juliet Sarinanas heart could be so deep, Juliet Sarinana, you are too stressful. Is it just because of that? Ive always wanted to ask what exactly it is that makes me worse than Estre Berrocal, so please tell me honestly and stop stringing me along with all those grandiloquent excuses. Juliet Sarinana pressed her palms together and stared at him for a moment. Only after a long moment did Adn Rouco say: I dont like strong women. Julieta Sarinana froze. I had thought of all the reasons that Adn Rouco could give, but I had never thought that Adn Rouco would dismiss it with such a simple reason. He does not like strong women But with you I can be a little woman, Adam, you never wanted to meet me, why include me in the impossible category all of a sudden?. Adn Roucos dark eyes deepened: Maybe Im just willing to give Estre Berrocal a chance toe into my life, thats the reason you want me to. Adn Rouco turned around and dialed a phone. Estre Berrocal, who was sitting in the living room when she received the call, said to Paulita, Paulita, Im going out to help your father, so you can y by yourself for a while. Estre, go on, and please be careful not to let Dad get hurt. Estre Berrocal put down the phone and walked to the patio, looking at Julieta Sarinana, who was still in her seat, as she approached Adn Rouco. Doesnt Dr. Julieta have a patient to see?. Juliet Sarinana grabbed the keys to her car, biting her lips pale as she walked briskly to the car in her high heels and without looking back. Once in the car, he looked out the window at Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal smiled sweetly at Adn Rouco, and the image was especially harsh. Julieta Sarinana grabbed the steering wheel, swallowed saliva, her eyes aching, and finally started the car and drove out of La Vi Rouco. The car left the courtyard before Estre Berrocal took Adn Rouco by the arm and headed home. What were you saying to Juliet Sarinana, for so long?. She asks nonchntly, but Adn Rouco catches the jealousy in her words. Adn Rouco says yfully: To arrange rtions that will not be necessary in the future. Estre Berrocal said Oh, pretending not to care, but gripping his arm tighter and with a soft smile on her lips. The feeling of having one lesspetitor to love , this feels so good. After settling Paulita, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal went to the bedroom. After the shower, Adn Rouco halfy down on the bed and Estre Berrocal did not go near him. Are you still noting to bed? Estre Berrocal was standing in front of the mirror, looking at her face. The scar on his face seemed to be something visible, he had been taking care of Adam Rouco thest few days and had not thought about it, but today Juliet Sarinana had mentioned it to him and he had to face it. The scar was enough to make him stand next to Adn Rouco and look very incongruous. The scar had peeled off and scabbed over, but the mark was still visible and Estre Berrocal, after applying a lot of skin care products, looked at it and thought it was still a bit unsightly. Adam, isnt that scar on your face very ugly?. Adn Rouco, who was leaning on the bed, was slightly stunned: Even if you are an ugly person now, I cant see it. Estre Berrocal rushed over to the bed in her pajamas and ran her hand over her face. I dont know if this scar will go away either. Ill have to go to the hospital tomorrow and ask the doctor. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: Didnt you tell Julieta Sarinana that you didnt care?. Estre Berrocal gave him a sidelong nce, Thats just for her, who likes to have a scar on their face all the time, its very unsightly. Adn Rouco put his arm around her, kissed her temple and said in a muffled voice, Dont worry, Esteban Zaragosa must have a solution. Ah, yes, Dr. Esteban went to Italy on a business trip and I dont know if hes back yet. How do you know hes gone to Italy on a business trip? He sent me a WhatsApp when I was in Flumrosa, telling me that there was a cure for your multiple personalities. By the way, Adam, could your multiple personality be cured by now?. Well, I had a feeling that Jerold Rouco was much weaker after Lorenzo Rouco left. This time I got hit in the head, but Jerold Rouco didnt show up, so maybe hes disappeared. Thats good.C0ntent ? 2024 (N/?)velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal put her hand to her neck, rubbed against his arms and asked, Adam, if Im really disfigured, do you still love me? Mrs. Rouco, Mr. Adam is blind now, is it appropriate for me to ask this? The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched. Adn Rouco held her little head: Come on, dont get carried away, the ugly one is married too. Estre Berrocals heart was sweetened and she tilted her head to kiss him on the chin. Suddenly Im a little d now that you cant see, so you cant see how ugly I am and at the same time how beautiful other women are. Adn Rouco picked up the nkets and nodded: It makes sense, what is not seen is not thought. Chapter 383: Mrs. Rouco visits her to see how she is doing The next morning Adn Rouco hurried to the office to take care of his business, he had lost a lot of time because he had gone to Ciudad del Rey to see her, especially now that he had problems with his eyesight, it was even harder for him to take care of his work. Adn Rouco apanied Estre Berrocal and Paulita to the office after a quick breakfast and Paulita said with a bit of a frown, Estre, daddy is very busy, I wanted him to take me to the zoo this weekend! Estre Berrocal smiled and peeled eggs for the little girl, Dad may not be avable to go with youtely, why dont I take you this weekend? Sure. Paulitas big eyes curved and there were stars in them, very pretty. Estre Berrocal brought the peeled eggs to the little girls mouth, Eat, then Ill take you to the nursery. Paulita grunted, I dont want to eat the yolk. Estre Berrocal peeled the yolks and left the whites for her, Why are you as picky as your father. Like her, she eats everything but green peppers, which she is allergic to, and is exceptionally well fed. Paulita bit into the white of the egg and said, The yolk is no good, it gets stuck in my throat and I cant swallow it. Okay, if you dont eat it, dont eat it and drink more milk. When Paulita finished breakfast, Estre Berrocal carried her school bag in one hand and with the other she led the little girl to the car. After carrying Paulita to the entrance of the nursery, Estre Berrocal put Paulitas backpack on her back and knelt down to caress her little head. Ill be back for you in the afternoon. Paulita nodded her little head, Estre, I want to eat the strawberry cake you made, will you make it for me tonight?. Okay, go. Paulita was about to enter the nursery when suddenly a female voice came in. Estre Berrocal? Estre Berrocal turned her head to look and froze, only to think that the other person looked familiar, but for a moment she couldnt say his name. This person from appeared to be her friend from high school. Dont you know me? Im udio Belles, we were roommates senior year! udio Belles Estre Berrocal thought for a few seconds and finally remembered. Ah, I remember, you are you also here to take the children to school?. Estre Berrocal saw udio Belles with a child in his arms, and naturally udio Belles saw Paulita standing next to Estre Berrocals legs. udio Belles said in surprise, I thought I was the only one in the ss who married early, this is your son, isnt it? Hes also quite old. Estre Berrocal stroked Paulitas little head, Yes, Paulita, call her aunt. Paulitas grandmother shouted, H ta. How nice. Angelo Herrn, the son of udio Belles, said: Mom, I went to school with Pa Rouco, Pa Rouco is in my group. udio Belles smiled and said, What a coincidence, so you can take Paulita first. When the two children entered the nursery, Angelo Herrn frowned and said, Pa Rouco, why does your mother have a scar on her face? Its very ugly. Paulita snarled and red at him, My mom is not ugly, my mom is prettier than your mom!. My mom is prettier than your mom, okay?. No! My mom is the prettiest! Paulita ignored him with her small backpack and ran off. Angelo Herrn pursued her: Pa Rouco, I think youre the prettiest! Dont get angry! Your mother is the prettiest! Estre Berrocal let the driver pass first and chatted with udio Belles in a nearby cafeteria. I havent seen you in years and I dont have your details, but we have a ss reunion recently, why dont youe along?. Over the years, Estre Berrocal had been in contact with very few ssmates and had few friends, especially since she had left for Paris without a word after Stefano Berrocals suicide by jumping off a building and had cut off contact with everyone. udio Belles opens his phone and clicks on WhatsApp: Lets be friends, so we can get in touchter. Okay. After adding it, udio Belles drags it to a group of colleagues. Since I have children, I dont have many friends around me, my life revolves around my husband and children. Estre Berrocal took a sip of water and said, Me too. Then lets go shopping together more often. Sure. Rouco Group building, presidents office. Santino Yepes reported on his work and Adn Rouco listened attentively. Has that tourist promotion of the Marina Hotel gone ahead?. Hes off to a good start. Adn Rouco nodded slightly and Santino Yepes looked him in the eye and said, Boss, the ophthalmologist has made an appointment, do you want toe this afternoon?. Yes, go ahead, get out.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Santino Yepes had just left when he ran into Estre Berrocal. Maam? What are you doing here? Estre Berrocal kept quiet and lowered her voice: I was passing by and brought something to eat. Ah, not yet, I was just about to order for him,e in, maam. Estre Berrocal nodded and tiptoed into the presidents office. Adn Rouco was leaning back in his chair with his eyes closed and his ears covered, although his eyes were blind. Santino Yepes? Estre Berrocal said nothing, but after gently depositing the food in her hands on the table, she came up behind Adn Rouco, covered his eyes with her small hands and asked him in a deliberately husky voice against his ear, Guess who I am, theres a reward for guessing right. Adn Rouco froze, without waiting for Estre Berrocal toe, and, amused by her childish behavior, he pushed her hand away and said: Why are you covering my eyes, I cant see you? Santino told me you hadnt had lunch yet and I happened to bring something. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: A love lunch?. Estre Berrocal said as she opened the packed box. It was packed by the restaurant, but you can pretend I did it. Adn Rouco shook her little hand and asked, Did you eat out? Well, I dropped Paulita off at school in the morning and ended up meeting my friend from high school and went back to lunch with her after talking to her. A boy? Adam Roucos voice was square, as if he had no intention of doing so. Estre Berrocal smiled wryly, Would you be mad if it was a guy?. You try. Estre Berrocal shuddered, Forget it, youre going to skin me. Mrs. Rouco, it is better to be self-aware. Estre Berrocal handed him the food and the fork: Eat the food, it wont be good if it gets cold. Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and pulled her into a sitting position in his arms, I cant see, feed me. As youmand, Mr. President. Said Estre Berrocal as she fed him, Adn Rouco, you must have saved the gxy in yourst life to have a wife as beautiful and thoughtful as me. Adn Rouco nodded and said, Showing off?. cant even cover your poisonous tongue during dinner. The two were in the middle of a scuffle when the office door burst open. Estre Berrocal was so frightened that she got up from Adn Roucos arms. The attendant who came in also froze: Uh BOSS, that one . Before she could finish her sentence, Adn Rouco interrupted her with a cold voice: You are no longer allowed to enter my office during the lunch break, get out. The assistant made an aggrieved face: yes. When the assistant left, Estre Berrocal took a red bell pepper out of the lunch box and held it up to Adn Roucos mouth. Unprepared, Adam Rouco opened his mouth and ate it, and as soon as he entered, his frown deepened into a Sichuan frown. What, that spicy? Spicy, it seems to me that your female assistant is spicier. Whats the point of having a female assistant with such a beautiful, hot body! Adn Rouco: Chapter 384: Spoiled so much that she can’t even walk Mrs. Rouco, are youing to see how thepany is doing today? Adn Rouco wrapped his long arms around her waist and looked at her with interest. The man, evidently invisible, but to Estre Berrocal the darkness in her eyes made her feel faint. Youre overthinking this, I was actually just stopping by for dinner with my high school friends and thought Id stop by to see you, but now it seems like Im interrupting your good work. Thest half of the sentence had a milky, fierce tone. The slight smile between Adn Roucos eyebrows deepened. If you dont like it, Ill have Santino Yepes fire herter. Estre Berrocal snorted and frowned, You make me sound like a tigress, Im not that jealous. Adn Rouco approached her face, in a low and affectionate voice: Mrs. Rouco, my stomach hurts. No, your stomach hurts after eating a chili pepper, you have a terrible stomach. So, how do you make it up to me?. Adam Rouco exhaled a hot breath that diluted between his nostrils. Estre Berrocals face heats up slightly and her small hands push him: Dont you dare, this is an office and, besides, Im pregnant now. As he said this, he put his hand on her stomach and rubbed it gently. He said, Why is your stomach so bad? Dont drink too much wine for future social functions, drinking hurts your stomach. From now on, I will have to rely on Mrs. Rouco for my stomach. Porridge is good for the stomach, Ill make you some kind of porridge every morning, Ill make you fat and white. Estre Berrocal reached out and touched the mans face, teasing him a little. Adn Rouco was not amused, he was white, he was white, but not fat. Would you ept it if I got too fat?. Estre Berrocal had a vision of a fat Adn Rouco and immediately shook her head: I dont think so, it wouldnt look good. And it affects appetite. But dogs, cats and pigs are cute when theyre fat, but why are people the only ones who dont look good when theyre fat?. Adn Rouco lifted her up: Im going to ask the Creator for you. Arent you going to eat? Adn Rouco answered lightly and said, If you want to stay here, sit down and rest for a while, if you dont want to see me work, I will ask Santino Yepes to take you home. Im going to disturb your work if Im here, Id better go home. Well then, Ill ask Santino Yepes to take you. Adn Rouco was about to pick up the phone and dial it when Estre Berrocal stopped him. This is downtown, its easy to catch a cab or something on the subway, its lunchtime, Santino will be resting, so you dont need to ask him for a ride. Im not your prisoner, you dont have to have someone watching me around the clock. Stunned, Adn Rouco pulled her into his arms and asked in a muffled voice, Is it okay for me to go home alone? Estre Berrocal grabbed his hand around her waist and looked up at him, I used to go home alone before I met you, Adn Rouco, are you trying to spoil me so much that I cant even walk? I would like to, but you dont want to. Estre Berrocal stood on tiptoe, gave him a kiss on the chin and said dryly, Then may I go? Take care of yourself. Good. N?velDrama.Org owns this. When Estre Berrocal left in the afternoon, the housekeeper knocked on the door to report her work. Adn Rouco immediately said, Go to the finance department and settle this months sry. The assistant froze, not understanding what he meant: President Rouco, this is . what does this mean? Indemnify you another six months sry and have Santino Yepes take you to finance for it. President Rouco, have I done something wrong? The attendant had an innocent look on her face and was on the verge of tears of aggression. Adn Rouco rightly said, Youre right, its just that Mrs. Rouco doesnt like having a female assistant around. The assistant bit her lip, a little angry, but not daring to get angry: President Rouco, how can Mrs. If I do something wrong, you can fire me, but I work very hard every day, why should I Adn Roucos long fingers tapped his desk, his eyes indifferent. When the assistant saw that Adn Rouco was not moved at all, she shouted twice more, but Adn Rouco became even more indifferent, even a little impatient. Adn Rouco immediately called Santino Yepes: Come to my office. When Santino Yepes came in to take the assistant away, on her way to the finance office, she was teary-eyed, as if she had been terribly wronged. Santino Yepes, why did President Rouco marry thedy, what does President Rouco like about her?. Santino Yepes froze and, after a few seconds, joked: The boss likes his wife to be different. Whats different about her? Shes ugly, shes bossy, shes not good enough for President Rouco!. Santino Yepes couldnt take it anymore: Come on, do you think he doesnt know what youre thinking? Even if your wife doesnte to the office today, the Boss will find the opportunity to fire youter. Look at you, dont have those twisted thoughts when you are working well, how are you going to get fired, you are always thinking about finding reasons to get into the presidents office, is that it? The female assistant poked her small mind, somewhat embarrassed, I And ah, you cry in front of the BOSS, you reallymit a taboo. the BOSS doesnt like it when women cry, the more you cry the harder his heart will be. The assistant clenched her fist, How can President Rouco be like that, he has no mercy. You are not a wife, what kind of love does the Boss have for you, then, the Boss has no love for you in the first ce, so where is the love. The attendee, havingpletely lost interest in Adn Rouco, asked nosily, And if that Mrs. Rouco cried, would President Rouco hate that too? You tell me. I think it would also be annoying, it seems that President Rouco has a cool personality at all. Entering the elevator, Santino Yepes tugged at the corner of his lips and pressed the floor. If his wife cried for a star in the sky, the Chief would send someone to pick it up for her. The sexual indifference thing is only for people, not things. Female assistant: In the evening, Estre Berrocal went to pick up Paulita to take her home. Paulita asked, Estre, Aunt udio Belles asked you to go to the ss reunion, are you going to go? I think hell go , I havent seen those ssmates in a while either. Paulita reflected: Angelo Herrns dad is very handsome. Youve met Angelo Herrns dad, right?. Paulita nodded, Yes, once Uncle Herran came to pick up Angelo Herran, and Uncle Herran was as tall as Papa! But Papa was the handsome one! Incredibly handsome! The little girl made an exaggerated gesture with both hands. Estre Berrocal smiled and rubbed Paulitas head, saying, Yes, Paulitas daddy is the most handsome. The little girl and the older boy were about to enter the house when the ck Maybach entered the yard and Adn Rouco returned. Estre Berrocal handed Paulita her little school bag: You go in first, Ill help your daddy. Mmm! Estre Berrocal walked over to the Maybach, put her arm around Adn Rouco and said, I just picked up Paulita from school and I met my high school friend again in front of the school asking me to go to the Saturday night reunion, I was wondering if I should go. Chapter 385: Did Mrs. Rouco really have a first love? Havent you always felt like you dont have many friends at home, so why not go if its a ss reunion. Just to catch up with old ssmates I havent seen in years. Estre Berrocal smiled sweetly at him, her watery eyes staring at him, and said, Adam, you sure have changed, I didnt think you would like me to go to a party like this. Adam Rouco reached down and touched her t belly, kissed her forehead and said meekly, When you grow up, I may not let you go around, so take advantage of the fun while you can. Estre Berrocal burst outughing: Are you going to keep me locked up as a national treasure when my belly grows? Certainly, Im happy to do it if you dont mind. The man stood in the doorway, his thin lips kissing her from her forehead to the tip of her nose, about tond on her lips when Estre Berrocal gently pushed him away, blushing a little. Paulita is in the living room. Still dominant, Adn Rouco ced a kiss on her lips, but quickly parted them. Estre Berrocals ears burned red. Paulita threw down her school bag and ran to Estre Berrocal: Star, help me make the strawberry cake! Im so hungry. Okay, Ill be right there. On Saturday afternoon, Estre Berrocal had just changed clothes and dressed up when udio Belles called her, urging her toe quickly and sending her the address of the restaurant. When he came downstairs, Adn Rouco was sitting with Paulita on the sofa in the living room. As soon as Paulita saw Estre Berrocal, she blinked her big eyes and said with a big smile, You would look very pretty today! Estre Berrocal had applied light makeup and concealed the scar that had not faded from her face with concealer, so that the mark was barely visible and her skin was in perfect condition. As he approached, Adn Rouco could smell the faint scent of a perfume on her, a gardenia scent that smelled good. One of your first high school sweethearts? Dressed so daintily? scoffed Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal shuddered: How do you know Im exquisitely dressed?. He could not see. Adn Rouco frowned slightly: Its been eight hundred years since youve worn perfume, but suddenly you do, and thats sophisticated? The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she made no sound. She picked up her purse and said, Im off then, dont wait for me toe back for dinner tonight, I might bete getting home. Adn Rouco pulled her back and asked her, half jokingly, half seriously: Is there really a first love? If there was, he couldnt tell her! Ill walk you there. Estre Berrocal stopped him: Facundo Montes just left me, why are you going with me to meet my first love? Adn Rouco had already taken her by the hand and was heading for the exit. Estre Berrocal followed: Paulita, dont you mind? The old man and Felipa are at home and will take care of her. Adn Rouco is not looking forward to meeting his first love, is he? Adn Rouco asks, In which hotel?. Estre Berrocal pulled out her phone and looked at the message, At the Banyan Tree Hotel. He hadnt been to the Banyan Tree Hotel a few times because it was quite expensive and usually only business people went there, like Adn Rouco, for example, and it was a bit pricey to book a high school party there, and he wondered who had organized it. The ck Maybach arrives at the Banyan Tree Hotel. Estre Berrocal gets out of the car with her purse, Im off then. Adn Rouco nods, Call me when the partys about to end and Ille and get you. Okay, got it. Estre Berrocal got out of the car and watched him leave not long after, and was about to turn around to enter the hotel when a shrill female voice came from behind her. Estre Berrocal? He turned his head to look and it was Fidel Dimas, who was sitting in the back seat of his high school. As for why she could instantly remember Fidel Dimas, it was not only because this Fidel Dimas was sitting in her back seat, but also because Fidel Dimas had not failed to antagonize her much during her high school career. When the professor approached him, Fidel Dimas said that he had seen Estre Berrocal cheating to exempt herself from responsibility. Since then, Fidel Dimas has taken a dislike to Estre Berrocal and Estre Berrocal has taken an even greater dislike to Fidel Dimas. Fidel Dimas got out of a red Ferrari, stepped on thetest Armani heels and headed her way. After all these years, youre still dressing as discreetly as ever. Fidel Dimas spat as he folded his arms and looked at her with mild contempt. Estre Berrocal couldnt agree with her silver glitter dress, with its shiny logo, in case people didnt know how much it was worth. Of course Im not as good as Fidel, Im not as good as Fidel with all the designerbels. Dressed like a show model, she wanted to tell the world how much her outfit was worth. Fidel Dimas grunted, You have a good eye for detail, I can buy you a unique piece. From the drivers seat of the red Ferrari, a man, still dressed to the nines, got out, Honey, you forgot your purse. Estre Berrocal got goosebumps when the man called Fidel Dimas Querida. Fidel Dimas carried a Hermes bag valued at hundreds of thousands of dors in one hand, while holding the bespectacled man at his side. Let me introduce you, this is my boyfriend John, Darling, and this is my high school friend Estre Berrocal. The man with the big, thick chain around his neck took off his sunsses and put his sideburns to his mouth as he watched Estre Berrocal, looking flirtatious to the extreme. Excuse me, Ill go in first. Estre Berrocal didnt bother with them and turned around and walked into the hotel, still faintly hearing the gruntsing from behind her. Honey! Look what he means! Okay, okay,e on in, Ill pick you up after the party. Youll have to pick me up, show youre a man of stature. Estre Berrocal almost burst outughing as she walked forward, what a childish climbing mentality, Fidel Dimas had not changed at all. When she was in high school, she remembered having a crush on a tall, skinny boy in her ss who was on the varsity basketball team and was a great yer, probably at that age, girls had crushes on boys who yed basketball. Fidel Dimas, who had a crush on him, naturally confronted her in various ways. Maybe she didnt like the boy very much at first, but only because he was fighting with Fidel Dimas, so she didnt resent him and secretly fought for him. Once inside the hotelsrge private room, Estre Berrocal pushed open the door to find a table full of people seated inside. For a moment, standing in the doorway, she froze for a few seconds, a little embarrassed because there were few people at that table that she seemed to recognize, and none of them looked familiar. But just because she didnt remember didnt mean that others didnt remember her. Just as Estre Berrocal was about to slip in and take a seat without any presence, someone she didnt know who had initiated the conversation broke her thoughts. Hey, Jago, your girlfriend is here. Jago Linares. Estre Berrocal remembered it naturally.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Chapter 386: Wedding Ring Flash has a master! Estre Berrocal stood still, her back stiffening, not because of the ripples in her heart at the sound of Jago Linares name, but because all eyes of those present turned to her ambiguously. For a moment, it was a little awkward. And the eyes of Jago Linares also fell on Estre Berrocal. Star? Jago Linares stood up and approached her, pulling her chair back in a gentlemanly manner. Its been a long time, youre looking better and better. Estre Berrocal was confused and just smiled politely, Its been a long time. The people in the cabin began to take up arms. Looks like Jago still has Estre on his mind!. Estre Berrocals face heats up, not from shyness, but from embarrassment. Jago Linares felt nothing, he was used to the flirtations of his old school friends and knew that they had no bad intentions, he just moved the people next to him and sat down next to Estre Berrocal. Jago Linares was in no hurry to catch up with her as the room was full of people talking and a bit noisy. There were many male students in the cabin, but not all of them had arrived yet, and many of them had started smoking, and the room smelled of smoke, something Estre Berrocal doesnt usually like to smell, especially now that she is pregnant. She gave a small nod to those around her and said quietly, Excuse me for a moment while I go to the bathroom. As soon as Estre Berrocal left the room, someone said to him, Jago, why dont you go catch up with her, you just called Estre, you were so affectionate and now you dont take the initiative? Yeah, if a couple of us old buddies got married, we could all have some wedding candy!. Thats right, an old-school couple would make a great story!. Jago Linaresughed, embarrassed by all themotion, stood up and said, Im going to see. Estre Berrocal was wearing only a thin dress, and although it was almost April, it was still a bit chilly when she left the unheated private room. He touched his arms and sighed to himself, telling himself that he should have listened to Adam and put on his jacket when he was at home. She didnt know many of those high school friends, and now at most she knew udio Belles. She sent him a WhatsApp asking him when he wasing, otherwise she would stay inside alone like a fool. He promised himself never toe to such a boring party next time. More than a ss reunion, it was a climbing party. All these ssmates had not seen each other for years and now they were all out in the world, those who had made their status by showing off their status, those who had made money by showing off their full designerbels The catching up with the old ssmates had changed in vor. It was her first time attending such a ss reunion and would be herst, and her personality was not inherently outgoing. Star. Jago Linares followed her. Estre Berrocal turned to look, Why are you out?. Jago Linaresughed and said, Arent you cold standing there? Its a little windy in there. Jago Linares took off his suit jacket and put it on Estre Berrocals shoulders, who leaned back: No, Im not cold, really, thank you. But Jago Linares put the zer over it anyway. And you say youre not cold, youre freezing white. Estre Berrocal: Maybe I put on too much foundation when I went out. Jago Linares looks at her gently and says, There were too many people in there, so its good to be out now. I just wanted to talk to you. Theyre very direct, you dont mind. No, I dont care. I have not been able to get in touch with you all these years, and I have asked many of my ssmates, but they cant get in touch with you either. Also, after I graduated from high school, I went to study in the United States, so the contact with my home country was very little, but now that I have returned to China for work, we can keep in touch in the future. Estre Berrocal nodded with a slight smile, Good. How have you been these past two years? Jago Linares asked hesitantly. There were some aspects that were difficult to talk about. For example, Jago Linares wanted to ask: Have you had a boyfriend in thest two years? But when the words came to his lips, he restrained them hard, fearing to be abrupt. Im fine. He reached up to tickle the strands of hair that had escaped his ear. Jago Linares naturally saw the diamond ring on her ring finger. You are you married? Estre Berrocal said matter-of-factly, Yes. The phone rang and it was udio Belles WhatsApp. Estre Berrocal took off her jacket and gave it back to him: udio Belles ising, lets go inside. Jago Linares froze and hesitantly picked up the jacket, well. Estre Berrocal quickly rose to her feet and advanced toward the private room.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Once everyone had arrived, the food began to be served. There was arge table, Estre Berrocal silently counted at least two dozen people. udio Belles sat down next to her and asked in a low voice: Thats Jago Linares over there, huh? I remember he liked you in high school, right?. Estre Berrocal said amused, Its just a joke, you cant take it seriously, besides Im married and have children. Why does he still seem to be interested in you?. udius Belles shot him a prying look. Estre Berrocal reached out and pinched udio Belles: I cant believe youre such a gossip. The table is huge, and although the ss te in the center is always spinning, there are too many tes to take. Jago Linares tells Estre Berrocal and udio Belles: If you cant take anything you want, Ill bring it to you. Yes, thank you. Fidel Dimas, seated on the other side of the table, suddenly raised his ss of red wine and mmed it on the ss table. Its been a long timeing, everyone, and I, for one, have had a little bit of guilt on my mind. I wanted to apologize to Estre. Why apologize properly to Estre, whats wrong? Some of the students began to ask questions. Fidel Dimas continued, When I was studying, I identally threw a cheat sheet at Estre, and she was unfairly used by the professor. This, it is my fault, and I am here, solemnly apologizing to Estre. Chit I thought it was something, its old and Estre wouldnt remember it. Thats right, its all youthful ignorance, among oldrades, no need to remember that trifle. Come on, letsugh about it. Fidel Dimas raises his ss, stands up and addresses Estre Berrocal: Estre, Im going to make it up to you, Im going to drink it, do whatever you want!. Fidel Dimas drank the ss in one gulp. At the table, the other students, who were good, began to call the shots, Fidel is a good drinker, Estre, you have to go too! One of the boys got up to offer Estre Berrocal a drink, but she covered his mouth with her hand. Fidel Dimas red lips curved, Estre, you dont forgive me, so Ill drink a second ss! If you forgive me and youre not mad at me anymore, youll drink one!. udio Belles whispered in Estre Berrocals ear: This Fidel Dimas wants to make a scene. Estre Berrocal picked up her ss of juice and said, I cant drink, the ssese with wine. I was about to drink when Fidel Dimas let out a softugh and said, Estre, youre looking over my shoulder. Jago Linares took a ss of wine and stood up: How about this, Estre is not here to drink, I will take Estres ce and have one with you. Chapter 387: Showing off your husband! Just as Jago Linares was about to help Estre Berrocal drink the ss of wine, Fidel Dimasughed and said provocatively, I say Jago, what is your rtionship with Estre, you will drink for her and we will deny it.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Jago Linares was momentarily stunned by the question and froze with his ss. Estre Berrocal stood up with her ss of juice and, with a serene and kind smile on her face, said to everyone present: Im sorry, Im pregnant and cant drink, so Ill drink the juice. The whole table was stunned, even Fidel Dimas, who had not realized that Estre Berrocal was pregnant. Fidel Dimas watched her drink the juice and then looked at Jago Linares, deliberately looking for a fight, Estre, I remember when you were in high school you really liked Jago, howe you got pregnant without saying anything? Youre not lying to me on purpose to keep the drinks away, are you?. Estre Berrocal, without irritation or anger, showed her right hand, her eyes sparkling withughter: Im married, Im not lying. My husband is the one who sent me here today. When Estre Berrocal mentioned Adn Rouco, she was genuinely proud and happy, and the smile was so genuine that Fidel Dimas was convinced. The atmosphere in the booth started to get ufortable, after all, at first they were messing with Estre Berrocal and Jago Linares love handles. But the booth was crowded and soon someone brought the conversation forward and everyone was back to pushing and shoving and drinking. Towards the end of the meal, Estre Berrocals cell phone rings. udio Belles heard this and reminded her, Estre, your phone has been ringing for a long time. Estre Berrocal guessed it was Adn Rouco and hurried to take the phone out of her purse, the corners of her lips curling unconsciously as she saw the caller ID. Im going out to take a call first. Estre Berrocal picked up her phone and left the booth. Jago Linares peeled the shrimp in his hand, a little distracted, his fingers stung several times by the shrimps tentacles, he frowned slightly and could not help asking udio Belles: udio Belles, have you met Estres husband? udio Belles shook his head, I have also been in contact with Estre in thest few days. Jago Linares was curious and asked, How did you get in touch with her? Oh yeah, I was dropping my son off at daycare and she was dropping her daughter off at daycare and we ran into each other in front of the daycare. Jago Linares was even more surprised: Is Estres daughter that old?. Is he already in kindergarten? Must be at least three years old. Yes, shes three weeks old, shes super cute, looks like Estre and has a sweet mouth. Jago Linares put down the shrimp he had in his hand, already without appetite, his face a little unhinged, but heughed lightly and said, I thought Estre was a career woman, but she didnt expect to have a child at twenty-one, and now. shes even pregnant with her second child. With her like that, doesnt she have no life of her own C spending all day around her husband and children? udio Bellesughed awkwardly and merely said, Her husband is good to her, I guess, everyone has different ambitions. Outside the private room. Estre Berrocal talks on the phone with Adn Rouco. How was lunch? Adn Rouco asks with total normality. Estre Berrocal looked at her watch and said, I guess it will be over in about twenty minutes, Ill call you when its almost over. Adn Rouco grabbed his phone, his dark eyes deepened for a moment, and asked, seemingly without meaning to, Have you seen the person you want to see? Estre Berrocal joked with him: Who are you referring to? I didnt think so when I came here. Your first love. Well, Ive seen him. Adn Rouco: Really? Estre Berrocal says: Im not going to talk to you, Ill talk about it at home. He hung up quickly and Adn Rouco froze for a second. It looks like hes had a good time catching up with his first love. Felipa! What can I do for you, Master? Tell Facundo Montes to get the car ready and pick up his wife at the Banyan Tree Hotel right now. Yes, Im on my way. He would have liked to meet his first love, but unfortunately he was blind now, if he hadnt known how badly she had looked at him. Adam Rouco, arrogant and self-absorbed, thought to himself that, in any case, the man was definitely not as good as he was. The meal was almost over. Adn Rouco sent her a WhatsApp message, which was not easy to write because she could not see it, so Adn Rouco sent her a direct voice message. Estre Berrocal didnt have her headphones on, so she turned the sound down and listened to it directly with her ear pressed to the side. He said, Im here, at the door. udius Belles, who was sitting next to her, heard the voice and said with a smile, Is your husband here already? So soon. I was afraid she wasnt safe alone, so she followed me closely. udio Belles said, How sweet. Estre Berrocal arches her eyebrows and, in good humor, holds up her phone and sends a voice message to Adn Rouco, who cannot read it if he sends it by text. Jago Linares sat to the side, feeling full, his stomach was surprisingly full after the two sses of wine he had had tonight and the fact that he hadnt eaten anything. Adn Rouco sat in the back seat of the Maybach and listened to Estre Berrocals voice. Then to Facundo Montes: Im going in to get it. Facundo Montes, fearful of his eyes, said, Se?orito, why dont I go with you?. No, the Banyan Tree Hotel I know very well. The Banyan Tree Hotel, owned by the Rouco group, I visited frequently and could find it in the dark. Besides, these days he had gradually be ustomed to not relying on his eyes to see the road. When he first entered the Banyan Tree Hotel, the person in charge of the reception desk had the good sense to recognize Adn Rouco. Good afternoon President Rouco! Adn Rouco nodded slightly and asked, There is a private room for a ss reunion, see which one it is. Ah, this one rings a bell, hes in room 2112, President Rouco, are you also here for the ss reunion?. No, its my wifes promotion meeting, its almost over and Iming to pick her up. Well then, President Rouco, shall I give you a ride?. The lobby manager had also noticed that Adn Rouco did not seem to have good eyesight, but he did not dare ask how exactly. Adn Rouco nodded and emitted a faint hmm. When the meal was finally over, Estre Berrocal and some of herpanions were about to leave the private room when the door opened and they ran into Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal approached him and grabbed his arm: What are you doing here, werent you waiting for me in the car? Adam Rouco smiled warmly and said with a slight nod, Im not sure, Im afraid you wont go home if you meet your first love. Adam Rouco heard a lot of voices, a calcting glint under his eyes, and said, Wont you introduce me to your colleagues? That, this is my husband. Estre Berrocals presentation was casual and Adn Rouco felt a little dissatisfied. Hello everyone, Im Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocals husband. Estre Berrocal whispered, Ive already said it. The man, to his surprise, reemphasized. One of them, a friend from high school, who had set up his own business and opened apany, immediately recognized Adn Rouco and ran through the crowd to shake his hand. You are President Rouco of the Rouco group, right?. I am. Estre, did you marry President Rouco of the Rouco Group without telling us? Estre Berrocal: . We just got in touch, didnt we?. The man was so excited that he wouldnt let go of Adn Roucos hand: Hello President Rouco, Im Gasper Haro from Gasper Network Ltd. I would like to invite President Rouco to dinner one day, he would be delighted. Adn Rouco gave Estre Berrocal the benefit of the doubt and said, in a rare moment of good humor, Of course. Chapter 388: Manifestations of love Estre Berrocal, who had always considered Adn Rouco too much of an attention-seeker, pulled Adn Rouco and said, Lets get out of here. But Adam Rouco was in no hurry to leave and said, Whats the hurry, where is your first love, where is it? Estre Berrocals back was shaking, the man had a slight smile on his face, but she felt terrible. In fact, Jago Linares approached him and said, Hi, Im Jago Linares, Estres high school friend. Im kind of curious about you, I envy you for being able to marry a girl like Estre. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, Jago had ttered her too much. The corner of Adn Roucos mouth curved: Really? What has Mrs. Rouco told you about me to make you so curious about me? Jago Linares froze, he did not expect such a direct question from Adn Rouco, he lost his smile and said: No, its that I see Estre happy and cheerful when she mentions you. And I always thought Estre was a career woman, I didnt realize that your daughter was 3 years old and now you have a second son So Im curious to know what Estres husband is like. Adn Rouco ran his big hand over his little wifes head and sketched a clear smile, Have you told your colleagues that you are pregnant with your second child? Its not that some of my colleagues have asked me to drink, right now I cant and Im afraid people will think I dont show my face, so I tell them the truth. Estre Berrocal smiled with leather. Adam Rouco is up to something! Fidel Dimas couldnt stand that Estre Berrocal had married so well, so he said, After all these years, Jago isnt still thinking about Estre, is he? Estre Berrocals heart pounded and she unconsciously looked at Adn Roucos face. Just lowering his head he scoffed, It seems that Mrs. Rouco is really attractive, she is pregnant with her second child and still has someone thinking about you. that, itste, lets go home, Paulita is still waiting for us toe back. Adn Rouco was affectionate and obedient: Agreed. The person organizing the meeting said, Ill pay the bill, if you havent had enough and dont want to go home lets go somewhere else, how about having President Rouco and his wife join us? Adn Rouco said: You are all my wifes colleagues and this restaurant belongs to the Rouco Group, so the food is on me. Estre Berrocal looked at him with slightly widened eyes. The Banyan Tree Hotel was owned by the Rouco Group? Howe I had not mentioned it. Well, thank you very much President Rouco! Many people whispered, eximing how well Estre Berrocal had married. Fidel Dimas heard these words and clenched his fists. Estre Berrocal had hooked up with the famous Adn Rouco from La Ciudad Santa! Adn Rouco put his arm around Estre Berrocal and said, Honey, were going home. Estre Berrocal didnt think the wife was so gentle, she just felt a tickle, Adn Rouco didnt call her wife, he must have something up his sleeve, waiting to punish her at home! When they reached the car, Adn Rouco suddenly leaned over and got out. Before Estre Berrocal knew it, her lips were kissed by him. His breath, attacking the city, was even more dominant than usual. Estre Berrocal thought that Facundo Montes was still in front of her and rushed to push him, Well, . Facundo Montes is still there! He is not as thick-skinned as he is! The mans voice was muffled and his gaze was hot, Ive been thinking about you all night. Estre Berrocal froze at the sudden words of affection. His hand, gently stroking her long hair, his forehead against hers, affectionately brushed the tip of her nose. Estre Berrocal could not help but kiss him back with her thin lips. I missed you too. Such a resounding expression of missing was not usual for either Adn Rouco or Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and said, Tonights meal was so boring that I will never go to one of these ss reunions again. He lies on his back in the arms of Adn Rouco and his eyes look out the window where Jago Linares is standing in front of the Banyan Tree Hotel, as if looking for a valet. Tonight, Jago Linares has been drinking. Adn Rouco, sensing that he was looking at something, asked him affectionately, What are you doing?. Estre Berrocal said: Nothing, I saw Jago Linares in front of the hotel, as if he was looking for a driver. Facundo Montes, go ask Mr. Jago toe over and well take him. Estre Berrocal was stunned, had Adn Rouco changed his tune? Do you really want to take Jago Linares?. What, you cant take him?. Facundo Montes was quick to nod, Hey, yeah, thats the one standing in front of the hotel, isnt it?.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Yes. Ill be right there. Jago Linares was waiting for the valet when Facundo Montes approached. You must be Mr. Jago, we were told by President Rouco to take you, you dont need a valet, the Banyan Tree Hotel right now, valets are in high demand, you may have to wait a long time. Indeed, Jago Linares had been standing for a long time and hesitated when he looked at the ck Maybach parked a short distance away. Thank President Rouco for my kindness, my house may not be on the road with you. Facundo Montes was relentless: Where does Mr. Jagos family live? Even if its a small detour, its fine. On the one hand, it was a great favor, but on the other, Jago Linares was very curious to know what kind of person Adn Rouco was. Estre Berrocal saw Facundo Montes and Jago Linares approach the car. Estre Berrocal red at Adn Rouco: You invited this person, dont me me. Adn Roucoughed lightly, with a slightly evil grin, Invite him to the car to give you dog food. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched. When had Adn Rouco be so childish! Facundo Montes opened the passenger door for Jago Linares. Mr. Jago, please. Jago Linares got in and greeted Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal in the back seat, but vaguely noticed that Adn Roucos eyes did not seem to see him. The Maybach drove smoothly down the road. Jago Linares looked at them in the rearview mirror. Adn Roucos arm, always around Estre Berrocal, and Estre Berrocal, always in his arms. The girl was making lots of little movements, ying with the buttons of his shirt and touching the cor of his shirt. The man frowned a little, but didnt bother, only asionally holding her small hands, carrying himself quite naturally. Jago Linares heart felt as if struck by something and he was about to look away when, through the rearview mirror, he suddenly saw Adn Rouco lower his head and kiss Estre Berrocal on the temple, a kiss that was not at all abrupt, but harmonious. Jago Linares looked away. After a long moment, Facundo Montes coughed and politely asked, By the way, Mr. Jago, where do you live? Ah, I live in Jardines del Sur. Facundo Montes nodded his head and said, Thats quite a ways down the road. Adam Rouco, in the back seat, said in a lighter voice, Speaking of which, Southern Gardens is a Rouco Group development, and there arerge apartments over 100 square feet. Its kind of empty. Yes, I live alone, but I bought the house thinking that my parents coulde to live with me when the timees, thats why I bought a big apartment. At the end of the day we are not like Presidente Rouco, we have to think about many things, we have to n for the future and La Ciudad Santa is quite expensive. Mr. Jago is thinking ahead. Yes, by the way, how did Presidente Rouco and Estre meet? They seem to be very much in love. Adn Rouco replied in a t tone: It not only seems that we love each other, in reality we love each other more. Estre Berrocal: Why does it sound like a barb? Weird. Jago Linares was quick to smile and said: I didnt say it like that, President Rouco, you misunderstood. I also meant it literally, Estre is so clingy that she wants to follow me to work. Did it? Chapter 389: Mrs. Rouco had a rough night last night. The atmosphere in the car was extraordinarily eerie. It was rare for Adn Rouco to talk so much with someone he did not know well. Adn Rouco, who had always kept to himself, offered to help Jago Linares find a girlfriend. Mr. Jago is not young, and I have many girls who are good enough for Mr. Jago. If Mr. Jago is interested, it wouldnt hurt to match him. Jago Linares was ttered and said with a smile, I appreciate President Roucos kindness, but now Im mainly busy with work, so I will wait a few years. Adn Roucos lips curled up and he said no more. Estre Berrocal raised her small hand and gave him a surreptitious twist on the arm. This man, was he on the wrong drug tonight? Jago Linares did not expect Adn Rouco to be so approachable. I saw him often when I was looking at finances and other things, and I had the feeling that Adn Rouco was a cold and indifferent man. Jago Linares continued the conversation and asked, President Rouco, if I may know, your eyes are As soon as Estre Berrocal heard the question, fearing she had touched a sensitive spot with Adn Rouco, she immediately said, Oh, his eye has had a little inconveniencetely, but he has undergone treatment and should be fine in a while. Jago Linares had the good sense not to continue. Maybach arrived at Southern Gardens and stopped short. Jago Linares greeted him: President Rouco, Estre, Im here, Im getting out of the car, thank you for bringing me today. Adn Rouco nodded slightly, his tone light, Okay, hes on his way. When Jago Linares got out of the car, Estre Berrocal was relieved because Adn Rouco had given her the impression that he was barricading her at all times, and she did not even dare to say anything for fear of angering him by saying the wrong thing. He looked up and peered at the emotion on her face, which was still very slight and unmistakable. He asked cautiously, Are you angry?. Why am I angry? Estre Berrocal, confused as to her likes and dislikes, said with a frown of resignation, I really what with Jago Linares, if anything there would be now for you. What did you say? Adam Roucos volume suddenly went up a little. Estre Berrocal frowned and bit her lip as she said in a halting voice, I mean I really have nothing to do with him, I showed him my wedding ring on my hand before you came tonight. Adn Rouco took her little hand, brushed his fingers over the diamond ring she wore on her ring finger and sighed softly, It looks like that ring isnt big enough and needs to be shown to be visible. Estre Berrocal was amused and threw herself into his arms with augh: So youre going to buy me a ten-carat pigeon egg? How exaggerated it has to be ten carats.. Im sure Ill get mugged if I wear it outside. The Holy City is well guarded, who would dare to rob, let alone Mrs. Rouco, that cant be. I dont have the word Mrs. Rouco written in my head, not that people know me. Estre Berrocal said the same thing without thinking, and Adn Rouco suddenly remembered something and frowned slightly. They were still in a state of hidden marriage, and no one on the outside still knew the identity of Estre Berrocal, except her family, her rtives and some friends of her entourage. Star, were having a wedding. Estre Berrocal was very excited about the wedding when she found out about it, but Im pregnant with my second child, and Im having a wedding? I dont think its necessary, and Im really afraid of trouble, if we have a wedding, wont we have to face all your uncles? We dont have many rtives in our family, youve met them all. Its a lot of trouble, and youre still blind, so its going to be a lot of work. Adn Rouco emitted a slight hmm, which was fine, she was now pregnant and would be tired of all the wedding ceremonies. Upon arriving home, Estre Berrocal got under the covers after the shower and wrapped her arms around Adn Roucos waist. He blinked and asked, Are you so aggressive in pulling Jago Linares strings that youre afraid hes still thinking about me? Youre firmly attached to my marriage certificate, do you think Im going to be afraid of something like that?. said Adn Rouco and pinned her down. Estre Berrocal was quick to put her hands on his chest: The doctor said not to do Adam Roucos face darkened as he pushed her hands away and slept to the side, Get away from me. Adam Rouco turned his back to him, relieving the fire in his body, only to have the small woman behind him wrap her arms around him again, clinging to him from behind. Are you tempted? In fact I could use my hands to help you. After saying that, Estre Berrocal felt her face heat up in a bad way. Who had just spoken, it had to be her! N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. The next morning Estre Berrocal slept until dawn. Adn Rouco had already left for work and she looked at the time, it was ten oclock. She was wide awake when Adn Rouco left, her hands were still aching from yesterdays tossing and turning .. On the bed was a sticky note. Scrawled on it were the words Thule C Mrs. Rouco, you had a bad timest night. Estre Berrocal blushed, her heart skipped a beat, and she carefully put away the post-it note. Rouco Group building, Presidents office. When Santino Yepes finished reporting on his work, Adn Rouco called him. Boss, whats up?. Go sign up for a Twitter ount for me, and authenticate it while youre at it. Santino Yepes thought his ears had gone astray, Twitter?. Adn Rouco, who always appeared distant and withoutplexes, was he going to tweet? Boss, have you signed up for Twitter to ?. Where are all the questions, I cant y Twitter?. No, no, of course you can y Twitter. It was just too big a surprise. Ten minutester, Santino Yepes registered and verified his Twitter ount and handed it over to Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco immediately told him: Send me a tweet. What tweet? Post a picture of my wife and I with our marriage certificate. Ah, yes, the text only says: Mrs. Rouco, please take care of the rest of your life. The corner of Santino Yepes mouth twitched, when had the boss be so corny? Okay, Im sending it right now. Wait, does the text still say, hello Mrs. Rouco?. Santino Yepes copsedpletely, . BOSS, I think, its more literary to ask for more guidance for the rest of your life. Hello, Mrs. Rouco? That was too middle ss, it really didnt fit the temperament of the great president. So be it. In any case, whatever was written, Adn Rouco didnt care, the most important thing was to announce to the whole world that Estre Berrocal was his wife Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal was at home, bored and tweeting, when she came to the trending search, suddenly saw the words Adn Rouco is married, followed by the word boiling. Estre Berrocal was so surprised that she dropped the apple she was holding in her hand. What the hell! He clicked and saw that Adn Rouco had signed up for Twitter! There was a big V on the back! The page only had one tweet and the photo was her marriage certificate! Chapter 390: Santino becomes more like his wife Twitter immediately exploded, many inte users who did not know who Adn Rouco was at first took to searching for Adn Roucos profile after reading this explosive hit, attracting a huge wave of attention. Wow wow wow wow wow, a truly dominant CEO!. How handsome, even a photo like the one on the marriage certificate is so handsome! Will he be even more handsome in person? Im not going to tell you, Ive gone on the inte and watched all the videos of Adn Rouco at all the events! I can tell you that Im all about face, hand and voice, and Adn BOSS has it all! Starting today, Im going to be a fan of Adam BOSS if Im not a fan of my fans! Whos the man to tweet a marriage certificate? Thats awesome! Who knows what Mrs. Roucos Twitter handle is! I want to see how they release it! Im sitting on top of a mountain of lemons. Crying. Im bitter, what kind of divine husband is this, please give me one! The corners of Estre Berrocals mouth kept rising in ever-deepening curves as she slid into thesements, clutching her phone. However, Adn Rouco had made their rtionship public, so wouldnt she be a public figure from now on? He called Adn Rouco on the phone. Adn Rouco had just finished a meeting: Hello, are you awake? Have you had breakfast? The man sat back in his swivel chair and raised a hand to loosen the tie around his neck. Ive seen the tweet. Estre Berrocals voice was a little shy and a little soft as she said it, and Adn Rouco hitched his lips, Arent you d? Of course not. But Im curious, Adam Rouco did you buy the hot seat?. Adn Rouco loosened the fingers of his tie, slightly dazed, and raised an eyebrow, teasing her, Well, yes. How much does it cost to buy one of these hot searches? Youre all bursting at the seams behind that one. Strange Arent hot searches usually bought followed by the word rmend? A lot of money. Estre Berrocal bristled: . Its too expensive, what are you buying this hot quest for, to donate it to Twitter for charity? Mrs. Rouco, you really believe everything I say. How gullible. Thats when the voice of Santino Yepes came on the phone, who seemed to be looking for him to talk about something about work. Estre Berrocal said: Are you going to work? Im not going to bother you, Im hanging up now. So obedient. Well, now we have two children and you have to work hard to earn money to support us. Children can be very expensive. Adn Roucoughed lightly, You still dont quite understand the value of your husbands wealth. Tsk, a capitalist who really sucks peoples blood. After hanging up the phone, Adn Roucos phone rang again, it was Andreo Fanta calling. Andreo Fanta said Gu Yuqings situation was grim. Have you found a bone marrow match?. Santino Yepes had the information in his hand and opened it: I came to see you about this. A man from the municipal hospital just donated bone marrow today, and earlier I gave the doctor Mrs. Vasconcellos file, and the doctor called me today to tell me that there was a match with Mrs.. Adam Rouco nodded, Contact the hospital and send the marrow to Ciudad del Rey as quickly as possible, Mrs. Vasconcellos is in poor health and cannot afford the trip. Yes, Iming right now. At two oclock in the afternoon, Andreo Fanta gave Adn Rouco back the news that the operation was scheduled, that the marrow waspatible and that the problem should be minor. Adn Rouco was in a good mood, as he had not smoked for a long time because of Estre. He was not a big smoker, but not a small one either. He took his cigarette case out of the office, walked over to the air vent to smoke for a while and was about to crush it and go back when he heard footsteps and a conversation. Mr. Bemabe, hows it going? Its been half a month, why havent you moved yet?. Elvio, you are looking for death, Adn Roucos office is on this floor, will you look for me in the office without fear that I will see you?. The sound of footsteps approached, and Adn Rouco turned on his heel and entered a small cleaning room next to it, still listening to their conversation. Fear not, Adn Rouco is blind now, that is, he cant even see if we conspire in front of him hahaha. Thats true, but do you think Adn Rouco is really blind or is he ying blind? Not really, I heard he went blind after some ident in King City, he has no reason to lie. Lets cut to the chase. Shengyuan said he would give us part of the deal if we could get Adam Rouco to work in Western Europe. Elvio, you just cant be patient, the economy is in the doldrums, Adn Roucos market in Western Europe is already faltering, and I happen to have some contacts, two days ago just cut off Adn Roucos coboration in Western Europe. Elvio smiled, Well done, Adn Rouco still doesnt know, does he? Mr. Bemabe lowered his voice, but the smugness showed: Him? Hes still blind and cant feel his way!. Hahahahahahahahahahahae on, Ill take you out to dinner tonight, lets not get drunk. Adn Rouco, standing in the cer, barely frowned and raised his hand to caress his cufflinks. Only when the two voices moved away did Adn Rouco quietly leave the cleaning room. When he returned to his office, Santino Yepes knocked hurriedly on the door and reported, Boss, we have a problem with our association in Western Europe. I know, book me a flight there as soon as possible. Good. Adn Rouco said with a sly twinkle in his eye, By the way, those two old guys, Bemabe Sabado and Elvio Alcntara, are supposed to be at Juana de Arco tonight, stuffing a few pretty women there. Santino Yepes froze, Boss this is A cold and chilling light filtered under Adam Roucos dark eyes, The two of them are traitors to Shengyuan, send them to the station together tonight for a while, otherwise they wont know how to behave. Yes. When Adn Rouco returned, Paulita was already at home, sitting on the carpet with Estre Berrocal, building blocks. The little boy loses hisziness, and his little hand deliberately pushes the block that Estre Berrocal is building, with an innocent look: Estre didnt want to do it, I dont know how it fell! Estre Berrocal said with a smile on her face, Pa Rouco, you are very bad, didnt your teacher teach you that you are willing to gamble and lose? Dad taught me to run if I cant win. Paulita let out a giggle and ran out, bumping into Adn Rouco who had just entered the room. Adn Rouco bent down and picked her up in his arms, Did daddy teach you to be such a rascal?. Paulita threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck: Dad, Estre is very good at building blocks!Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Estre Berrocal got up and approached and said: Put Paulita on the floor, youre going to fall together if you dont see the way. After Adn Rouco put Paulita on the floor, Estre Berrocal helped her take off her coat and jacket. Adn Rouco said: By the way, tomorrow I have to go abroad on a business trip. Estre Berrocal was stunned: Why so suddenly? Are you just leaving?. There is a problem with the Western European market and I have to go. But you cant see, do you want me toe with you? asked a concerned Estre Berrocal. Adn Rouco reached out, touched her t belly and said, You are pregnant, it is not a good idea to fly, and I have to travel to several countries in Western Europe, you will be with me and I will have to take care of you, Santino Yepes will be fine with me. Estre Berrocal joked: Santino is more like your wife, you take her with you everywhere. Paulita heard this and asked, with a slight frown, Estre, can two men be together too?. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal froze and then burst outughing. Chapter 391: Sweet skr! After dinner, Estre Berrocal went upstairs first to unpack Adn Roucos bags. Only then did he realize that he didnt know what city he had gone to and what the weather was like there. He ran to the studio to look for it. Adam, what cities are you going to exactly? So I can pack your clothes. Im going to London and Dublin first, but then it depends on the cities Im going to, so pack a few things in the suitcase, you dont have to be too careful. Estre Berrocal leaned against the doorframe of his studio and let out a quiet oh as she watched him hard at work. So you dont know how long youre going to be back? At least a month and a half. Adn Rouco suddenly hung up the phone and turned to her: Ill be back as soon as I can. Estre Berrocal said yes. Adn Rouco called her over and sat her on hisp, putting his arm around her and saying, If you get bored in the meantime, ask Dulcina Calvo to keep youpany, huh?Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Dulcina has been very busytely, I dont know what shes been up to, I havent heard from hertely, Ill ask her to go out to eat one day at the casserole. Adn Roucos brow furrowed when he heard talk of potaje, Pregnant women should eat less potaje, you can call Dulcina Calvo at home and have Felipa make you homemade potaje, it will be much healthier than the ones outside. I know, Im not going to eat much, just once in a while, I havent even eaten stew since I got pregnant. Adn Rouco is satisfied, but his brow remains furrowed. Estre Berrocal reaches out and touches his brow, and Adn Rouco thinks for a moment and says, Im still a little uneasy, why dont I ask Santino Yepes to stay? And you? I have other assistants. Thest assistant with big breasts?. Adn Roucoughed: Jealous?. Estre Berrocal did not believe it: I trust you, alone, abroad, but who knows what she is thinking, and you are so appetizing, what if she knocks on your door at night and you do not see her? Late at night, in the same room Well, the assistant resigned some time ago. Estre Berrocal was a bit surprised: Why did you fire her? Do you need a reason, Mrs. Rouco didnt like it, thats reason enough to get rid of it. Estre Berrocal felt a warmth in her heart and leaned into the crook of his neck, saying softly, I like it when you do that, but arent you afraid people will call you a foolish ruler? I do enjoy being a pushover ruler. Estre Berrocals frown sharpened into augh, So youre still going abroad on business then. Well, if you wont let me go, I wont. Hey Im kidding. Adn Rouco raised his hand and stroked his long hair, Im kidding too. You have lied to me again Adn Rouco how can I trust you in the future, you lie to me several times a day? Adn Rouco was in a much better mood, By the way, the source of bone marrow for Mrs. Vasconcellos has been found and Andreo Fanta has set a time for the operation. Really? Thats great. If youre not sure, Ill send you to King City to spend some time with Ms. Estre Berrocals heart was warmed by the fact that, although Adn Rouco did not usually talk to her about family matters, he was always looking out for her and knew who she liked to be with and who she did not like to be with. Wont Paulita be lonely when you go abroad for about ten days and I escape to Ciudad del Rey at this time of year? With the right medu, Mrs. Vasconcellos should be fine and with my brother and Ciri Garzon with her, I wouldnt worry about her operation, Id rather stay home with Paulita. Good, then dont wander off, I heard from Andreo Fanta that Amara Monteno hasnt been caught yet and its true that its not safe for you to go to Kings City. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and rubbed it gently, Adam, now that I have a family, and even more so you and Paulita, I feel as if my world has suddenly be richer, after my fathers death I always felt I was the loneliest person in the world, but now, because of you, I dont feel lonely at all, thanks to You. The man kissed her on the forehead and said in a low voice: Mrs. Rouco, I do not ept verbal thanks. Estre Berrocal blushed to see such a serious and warm topic being addressed by Adn Rouco in one fell swoop. My hands still hurt. Adn Rouco picked her up at once and left the studio in long strides. I wont be able to hug you, kiss you or touch you for a long time, and if they dont let me touch you tonight, Ill really die. Ufortable. Adn Rouco was addicted to this. But for Adn Rouco, a man who had opened up, if he could stop doing it, there must be something wrong somewhere. In the middle of the night, Santino Yepes calls. Adn Rouco cautiously got out of bed and took the phone into the bedroom to pick it up. How are the old folks, Bemab Sabado and Elvio Alcntara?. Theyre on a sweep. They wont be out for a while and they wont be able to ruin our ns. Then send someone to keep an eye on them. Adn Rouco hung up the phone and returned to the bedroom, hugging Estre Berrocal and kissing her again. The next morning, Estre Berrocal drove Adn Rouco to the airport. Santino Yepes and Facundo Montes had the good sense to get out of the car first and wait outside, leaving them space in the car. Estre Berrocal admonished them: Youre sick to your stomach, Ive packed medicine in your suitcase for your stomach and for a normal cold, so remember to ask Santino to get it for you if you cant. Okay. And remember to call me when you get to London. Okay, but with eight hours of time difference, are you sure you want me to call you? Wake you up and not get angry?. Estre Berrocal muttered, Im not getting up, you have to call me, do you hear me?. His tone was a bit overbearing, but it went down extraordinarily well with Adn Rouco. I hear you, Mrs. Rouco. Adn Rouco embraced her in his arms and gave her a hug. A farewell hug, affectionate, that had more strength than anything else. Mrs. Rouco, if I dont leave, its really toote. Mmm. Adn Rouco was about to get out of the car when Estre Berrocal called him: Is this the way you say goodbye to your wife? Had the man forgotten something? Adn Rouco did not react for a moment, but his lips were hot. Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his neck and tenderly brushed his thin lips. Adn Rouco grabbed the back of her neck and gave her a deep kiss. Each other, against their foreheads, panting slightly. The mans voice was a little hoarse: Is this farewell enough?. Well, almost. Estre Berrocal felt a bit pretentious, but the thought of Adn Rouco being away from her for so long made her inexplicably want to hug and kiss him. Adn Rouco ced another soft kiss on her temple: Take care of yourself. You too. After saying goodbye to Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocal spent a few extraordinarily boring days. She contacted Dulcina, who had been busy with her thesis and had her feet on the ground, and Estre Berrocal was too embarrassed to ask her toe. Adn Rouco called her every night at 9:00 p. m., but for several days in a row, it was 9:30 p. m. at night and the call had not arrived. Estre Berrocal called, but there was no answer. The old man suddenly came up from the first floor and knocked on Estre Berrocals bedroom door. Star, are you asleep? Dad? Whats wrong? To which Western European country is Adam going on a business trip? Yesterday it was said that the man had arrived in Italy. The old man said, The news just reported that there was a terrorist shooting in Italy, and Im a little worried because that country is usually unstable. Estre Berrocals eyshes fluttered and she immediately grabbed her phone and got out of bed. Chapter 392: Going to Italy to look for it Estre Berrocal was sitting on the living room sofa with Mr. Rouco, watching the news on TV, her heart in her throat. On the news, Italy was in chaos, with hooded terrorists blowing up its buildings, pointing their guns at the heads of the masses, and it was scary to watch! While watching the news, Estre Berrocal called Adn Rouco several times, but could not get through! Mr. Rouco asked him anxiously, How is everything going? Have youmunicated?. Estre Berrocal, her face slightly pale, shook her head, Not yet. Mr. grabbed his cane and said, No, I will send someone to Italy immediately to find Adam, Adam is blind now, if anything happens Dad, take your time. Estre Berrocal reassured the old man, but she was revolted. It had been a sleepless night. Lying in bed, she called Santino Yepes several times, but was unable to get through. Suddenly the phone rang and he picked it up without looking at the caller ID. Adam? Star, I am Dulcina. That excited heart sank instantly: Dulcina? That I havent been able to get in touch with Esteban Zaragosately Has your husband been in touch with him? Estre Berrocal frowned: Hasnt Esteban Zaragosa returned from Italy yet?. No. Can you ask President Rouco on my behalf?. But Adam Rouco has also gone to Italy and there is unrest in Italy and there have just been terrorists and I cant get in touch with Adam now either. Dulcina Calvo over there, surprised: There are riots in Italy! So nothing is going to happen to Esteban Zaragosa, right? Now Im worried about Adam, and with his eye problem, it would be very dangerous for him to meet those terrorists. Estre, wait, do you know which city in Italy President Rouco is in? He must be in Rome. When he recorded mest night, he told me he was leaving for Rome the next day, but Im not sure if hes there or not. Dulcina Calvo made a bold suggestion: Ive already finished my thesis, Estre, why dont we go to Rome together and find them! Estre Berrocal had been renewing her visa to Europe because she had previously studied in France, and Dulcina Calvo had coincidentally gotten her visa to Europe for her graduation trip some time ago, so they bought tickets to fly to Rome the next day at the earliest. When Estre Berrocal went to the airport, Mr. Rouco was blunt: You are going to Rome to look for Adam in the middle of all the chaos in Italy. Besides, now you have a baby in your belly, you cant go!. Dad, Ill take good care of myself, and didnt Dad send someone with us?. Star, you Dad, Ill take care of myself and the kids, dont worry, Ill be home and dry, instead of being cranky, and its not good for the kids either. Mr. Rouco could not dissuade Estre Berrocal and simply waved his hand, sighed and let her go. But to those sent to Italy he said, Take care of the youngdy and donte back to me without a hair!. Yes! Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo finally arrived in Rome after a long flight of more than ten hours. From the airport to the hotel, many buildings copsed on the way and cell phone reception was intermittently poor. Dulcina Calvo patted Estre Berrocal on the shoulder and reassured her, They just lost the signal, dont worry too much. Along the way, Estre Berrocals mind churned and her heart grew cold as she stared at the dark road. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo had finished showering and were lying down in the hotel to rest when gunshots were faintly heard outside. Estre Berrocal could not sleep and only felt her heart pounding. Dulcina Calvo was asleep, but the phone rang. Dulcina? Dulcina? Wake up, your phone is ringing, Dulcina?. Dulcina Calvo, who had not slept well for days to catch up on her thesis, and who had just fallen asleep after such a long flight to Rome, was awakened by Estre Berrocal and stirred in a daze, picking up her phone with her eyes closed. Hello Girl. Dulcina Calvo froze for a couple of seconds and got out of bed with a start.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Jiang, Esteban Zaragosa, where are you? Estre Berrocal, who was on the other side of the room, also pricked up her ears to listen; perhaps Adn Rouco and Esteban Zaragosa were together at the time. The telephone signal was bad and there was a tapping sound, Esteban Zaragosas voice was intermittent, but Dulcina Calvo could faintly hear that his voice was not as calm and strong as usual, but a little weak. Esteban Zaragosa, whats the matter with you? Iming to Rome! Can you hear me? Esteban Zaragosa can you hear me! The phone was forcibly cut off by the signal. Dulcina Calvo took her phone and logged into WhatsApp and sent Esteban Zaragosa a location. He then proceeded to call again, but there was no one there, or the signal was so bad that he could not get through. Estre Berrocal asked, Whats going on? I cantmunicate, I dont know if Esteban Zaragosa has heard me. Esteban Zaragosa appears to be injured. Esteban Zaragosa was crouched in a corner, one hand covering a bleeding wound in his abdomen, and a silver pistol held cautiously in the other. After the call was cut off, her phone lit up after a long time, a WhatsApp message, a location of Dulcina Calvo. The girl was in Rome at the time. An eyebrow, a strong twist. Suddenly, a gun was pressed against the side of his head. The blue-eyed man with the gun raised shouted, Fake! Fuck you! A piercing shot rang out in the quiet darkness. At the hotel, Dulcina Calvo had slept soundly, but since she answered Esteban Zaragosas call, she couldnt sleep at all. Lying on the bed staring at the ceiling, he asked Estre Berrocal in the dark: Estre, do you think something might have happened to the demon Esteban? No way, you said it was demon Esteban, Estre, surely demon wouldnt dare take him. . Dulcina Calvo was amused: Its true, he is very good, he must be able to defeat those terrorists. Yeah, you didnt tell me not to worry, you dont worry either. Hotel reception. A man with a stern body entered the hotel with a firm stride, and the woman at the front desk screamed in fear when she saw the other mans hands covered in blood. The man forced the receptionist into a corner, put a gun to her abdomen and said in fluent Italian: Dont scream, I wont hurt you, here lives a girl named Dulcina Calvo, take me there. The terrified woman nodded hurriedly. Dulcina Calvo was about to go to bed when there was a knock at the door. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo were alert and Dulcina Calvo ran out of bed: Im going to see. Be careful. Inside the door, Dulcina Calvo said in English, Whos that? Its me, open the door. A familiar deep male voice shook her eardrums and her heart. Chapter 393: Listen, I will teach you, do not be afraid. As soon as Dulcina Calvo opened the door, the man at the entrance instantly slumped over her shoulder! Esteban Zaragosa! The man on his shoulder was so pale and weak that he had fainted at once! Dulcina Calvo was quick to exin to the employee in English, Hes my friend, hes not a bad guy!. The employee frowned in distress, Hes pointing a gun at me!. Dulcina Calvo froze at the sound of the gun, but lied nonchntly, Hes an elite member of the World Anti-Terrorist Organization! It was just an ident! There are so many terrorists out there that I was afraid youd draw them. The woman did not understand, but did not dare to say anything else, there were no police outside, they were all dealing with anti-terrorists Dulcina Calvo mmed the door shut and pulled Esteban Zaragosas tall body inside, shouting effortlessly to Estre Berrocal inside, Estar,e help me! Estre Berrocal rushed over and was surprised to see Esteban Zaragosa covered in blood: Dulcina, this is not good, we have to take Esteban Zaragosa to the hospital now, hes going to bleed to death! But what if he is one of the terrorists? And if we take him to the hospital, arent we sending him into the tigers mouth?. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, she really wasnt in the mood tough at this hour, but it was still perrrrriously funny to hear Dulcina Calvo say that. No way Esteban Zaragosa is a terrorist? As far as Estre Berrocal remembered, Esteban Zaragosa always wore a pristine white coat and had a very distinguished air, so there was no connection between such a person and a bloodthirsty terrorist. The two girls managed to get Esteban Zaragosa onto the bed, but as they were weak and Esteban Zaragosa was big, when they unloaded him onto the bed, Esteban Zaragosas body hit the bed and the wound tore, and the unconscious man cringed in pain and woke up. Not totally unconscious, he vaguely heard Dulcina Calvo and Estre Berrocal speak, her voice faint and low as she spoke, I am not a terrorist Dulcina Calvo heard him speak and rushed over to him, kneeling by the bed to watch him, looking at his pale, handsome face and saying, Then lets get you to the hospital! Youve lost a lot of blood Who knows, Esteban Zaragosa tly refused: No. Dulcina Calvo became anxious: But you have a gunshot wound, if you dont go to the hospital, you will probably lose a lot of blood from Esteban Zaragosa reached up and took Dulcina Calvos soft, warm hand in his, Dont be afraid, youre not going to die. Dulcina Calvos emotion, which she had just repressed, suddenly burst out, Didnt you say you were in Italy for academic research? Howe youve been shot? What the hell do you do? I just agreed to be your girlfriend, wouldnt it be really bad luck if you died A series of questions were thrown out and Esteban Zaragosaughed softly, Girl, I really dont have the strength to answer these questions right now. The blood from the mans abdomen was thick on the clean white sheets of the hotel. Dulcina Calvos eyes were red, although as a future doctor she had seen many gruesome corpses and wounds, she was still shocked by the bright red blood. Estre Berrocal said, Dulcina, we cant stay here, surely the staff will call the police. Lets get out of here and take Dr. Esteban to have his wound treated. Dulcina Calvo wiped her wet eyes and said yes in a hurry. They moved to a small B&B and when they entered the room, Esteban Zaragosa offered to have Dulcina Calvo work with him to extract the bullet. Dulcina Calvo was very scared, she had no practical experience, the most she had done in her internship was dissecting corpses, she was too scared to use a knife on a living person. Are you, are you sure you want me to take the bullet out of you? I Ive never taken out a bullet I will assist you, do as I say, dont be afraid, I trust you. She dared to put her little life in his hands, but Dulcina Calvo had no confidence in herself! Esteban Zaragosa listed the utensils and medicines to be purchased while Dulcina Calvo wrote everything down on a piece of paper and handed it to Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal went out and quickly returned with everything needed for the operation. Estre Berrocal was too pregnant to see such a gory scene. If you need my help, just holler and Ill sit outside and watch the door for you. Once Estre Berrocal was out, Dulcina Calvo began to disinfect the instruments and her wounds. Dulcina Calvo was terrified, with a trembling little voice: What if he gets infected, what if he gets tetanus?. She didnt want Esteban Zaragosa to go to hell so soon! Esteban Zaragosa stared at her little face, white with fear, andughed softly, Im not that unlucky. And youugh! It doesnt hurt you! Dulcina Calvo gave him a fierce look, this man, did he even know how badly he was hurt? Even if the bullet hadnt hit a vital part, it was still a shot, and it could really kill you if you didnt handle it right! He was a doctor, didnt he havemon sense? Dulcina Calvos hand trembled with restraint as she held the tool, tears falling from her eyes as she struggled, I I tutor I wouldnt dare. How nervous she must have been to even say tutor! The mans long, beautiful hand held her trembling little hand, Since you call me tutor, you must trust me, listen to me, with me I will teach you. Is this really bearable without anesthesia? If it hurts, you must tell me. Dulcina Calvo forced herself to calm down. It sure hurts. Dulcina Calvo did not remember how she had finished the process, she sleepily followed Esteban Zaragosas instructions every step of the way, even though her heart was fluttering violently, but she had a solid career in school and had won many schrships, so each step was done with precision. Esteban Zaragosa did not suffer too much, except for the fact that he was drenched in sweat when the bullet was extracted. Dulcina Calvo was so distressed that she rushed to stop the bleeding and dress him. Esteban Zaragosa did not faint from the pain, but reached out and touched her head, rubbing it, a slight pale smile curved his lips as he said encouragingly, Well done, I see Ive been hard on you for nothing. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, helped him up again andy on the edge of the bed looking at him with teary eyes, Im d youre not dead. If you had died under my operation, I would have gone to jail.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. The smile on Esteban Zaragosas lips deepened, Are you afraid Im going to die, or are you afraid you have awsuit on your hands? Both. If you die, not only will I lose my boyfriend, but Ill go to jail, so Ill be miserable. And Im the only one in my family, and my parents would be devastated. In addition. Esteban Zaragosa stared into her watery eyes, his face serious as he asked in a deep voice, Why did youe to Italy, girl? Because I was worried about you. Chapter 394: Will you send me a wreath when I die? Estre Berrocal reopened another room because Esteban Zaragosa was injured and Dulcina Calvo needed to take care of him, and since they were a couple, it would have been more or less inconvenient for Estre Berrocal to stay in a room with them. Esteban Zaragosas injuries are not dangerous, but they are not minor either. Dulcina Calvo stayed with him all night, not daring to close her eyes. Esteban Zaragosa patted the bed beside her and, in a muffled voice, said softly, Come up here and sleep with me, child. Her legs were numb from lying on the edge of the bed like that. If I stay over and something happens to you, I wont even know about it, your wound is quite serious, Id better not sleep, Im sure Ill fall asleep right away if I go to bed. It was ufortable to be on my knees like that, so sleeping was almost impossible. Dulcina Calvo saw that his eyes were open too, but he was too pale and weak to say anything about it, so sheid her hand on them gently. You should get some sleep and freshen up. Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand and pulled it away from her, wrapping it in his dry palm, his dark eyes boring into her clear, watery ones as he asked, Are you really not curious as to why Im hurt? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and shook her head, In my mind, youre the good guy anyway. Esteban Zaragosa was amused by her innocent and cute look, his lips curved into a slight curve, Is it hard to think that in someones mind, Im a bad person with ten vices? Dulcina Calvos face, however, became serious and she said, Maybe what you have done is not good, but I know you wouldnt hurt me. The girl said this with her long eyshes hanging down and her watery eyes averted, her expression inexplicably confused and cute. Esteban Zaragosas long arms, wrapped around the back of her neck, pressed her head until Dulcina Calvo looked at him in confusion as she pressed her face against his. Are you in pain? No. So, Slightly cool, dry, thin lips rested on her forehead in a very light, but deep kiss. When her lips moved, Dulcina Calvos ears burned red. His thin lips hadnded on the tip of her little nose and it tickled Dulcina Calvo so much that she wanted to reach out to scratch his ear and push him away. But just as she reached out her small hand and pushed him away, Esteban Zaragosa coughed violently and Dulcina Calvo nervously pounced, Are you okay? Esteban Zaragosa lifted her onto the bed. Dulcina Calvo wrapped herself in his arms. Esteban Zaragosa, let me go, Im going to touch your wound. The man rubbed his chin against the top of her hair and sighed, Dont move, hold me like this and let me sleep for a while, Im so tired. Dulcina Calvo peeked her little face out to look at his haggard face with her eyes closed, her little hand came up to gently wrap around his neck and she murmured, Then Ill get some sleep too. Mmm, granted. The Holy City, La Vi Rouco. The housendline phone kept ringing. Hello? The telephone, answered by Mr. Rouco. Dad, where is Estre, why cant shemunicate by phone?. Mr. Rouco was excited and worried when he heard Adam Roucos voice, Adam where are you now, are you safe? Dad, Im safe, whats wrong?. Mr. Rouco patted his head and let out an ouch, No well, we saw the news of the terrorist attack there in Italy, Estre was worried about you and ran to Rome to look for you, where are you now, are you in Rome? Adn Rouco hung up the phone and said to Santino Yepes, who was next to him: Book a flight to Rome immediately. Santino Yepes froze: But boss, we have an appointment tomorrow. The next morning, Esteban Zaragosa woke up and saw that the person he was holding was still lying in his arms. With this movement, he woke the little girl in his arms. Dulcina Calvo, who had been sleeping groggily, rubbed her eyes and growled in a squeaky voice, Are you awake? Are you hungry? A little bit, but theres no rush. Dulcina Calvo reached out her little arm and picked up her phone, tapping it open to see that it was almost ten oclock and the sun was already high outside. Itste, I have to get up and have Estre apany me to the restaurant for breakfast, when we checked inst night the receptionist said they wouldnt serve breakfast past ten-thirty. He said, struggling to get up. Esteban Zaragosa did not stop her. Dulcina Calvo looked at his wound and said, Im going to have breakfast ande back to change your bandage. Estre Berrocal went with Dulcina Calvo to the hotel restaurant and returned her breakfast after a quick sweep. Esteban Zaragosa was already cleaned up, only the action of washing earlier seemed to have disturbed the wound and the bright red blood was again showing on the outside of the gauze. Dulcina Calvo left her breakfast and ran to help him, Sit down, Ill change your dressing and get you dressed again. Esteban Zaragosa, in a better mood at seeing her so tense and worried, sat obediently on the edge of the bed, the girl in front of him, kneeling, carefully and thoughtfully removed the gauze, her white forehead furrowed at the sight of the bullet wound. Look at you, whats wrong with ying with a gun, it can kill you!.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Dulcina Calvo tells him with the tone of a frightened child as she helps him clean the wound. If I die, will you send me a wreath? Dulcina Calvo raised a hand to cover his lips and red at him, You cant talk nonsense!. Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly, took her small hand between his, brought it to his lips and kissed it. Yes. Only then did Dulcina Calvo withdraw her hand and continue cleaning the wound. However, a question urred to him Esteban Zaragosa, does your family know that you have been hurt so much?. Or maybe he had done something illegal and didnt feelfortable telling his family? I have no family. Dulcina Calvo froze, he sounded too calm to be joking, and when she looked up, she saw his deep dark eyes watching her. Does he really no family? No mom and dad? No family either? My parents were killed in the line of duty. In the line of duty? Well, in the line of duty. Esteban Zaragosa didnt want her to know too soon about hisplicated background and family history, he wasnt sure if it would scare her. Dulcina Calvo let out a sigh, Thats pretty pathetic. Pathetic? Esteban Zaragosaughed when he realized that no one had called him pathetic to his face since he was a child. After a moment, Dulcina Calvo looked at him again and said, Your parents died in the line of duty, so they must be heroes, so dont do anything illegal in the future, otherwise they will be sorry to hear about it. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed, did he look so much like someone who did something wrong? Seeing that the man was silent, Dulcina Calvo was imcable, Esteban Zaragosa, if you dont say yes, then I will not be your girlfriend. Esteban Zaragosa let out a lightugh. What are youughing at? From a good threat. The smile under the mans eyes, deepened. So, are you saying yes or no? How dare I not say yes, a girlfriend is more important than anything else. At the sight of his burning gaze, Dulcina Calvos small face flushed quickly and she hurriedly averted her eyes. Chapter 395: Keeping it firmly in sight Estre Berrocal had eaten breakfast and came directly to the house next door knocking on the door. Dulcina Calvo ran to open the door. Star have you eaten yet? Estre Berrocal nodded, I came to ask Dr. Esteban something. Esteban Zaragosa said: Adam should not be in Rome, you dont have to worry.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Last night, it was Esteban Zaragosa who had been badly injured, and Estre Berrocal was too embarrassed to ask, she had been anxious in her mind. And where is he now? He must have gone to Dublin. Estre Berrocal was determined to go to Irnd to look for Adn Rouco, and Dulcina Calvo wanted to apany her, but Esteban Zaragosa was too badly wounded to leave him behind. In the end, Estre Berrocal went to Irnd alone. Irnd is fairly quiet and she should be fine on her own. Adn Rouco flew overnight from Dublin to Rome. Santino Yepes called Estre Berrocal several times, but the phone was always off. Boss, the womans phone is still off, did something happen?. Even Adn Rouco, who was always calm and collected, was still in a state of nk mind, as Rome had just been attacked and terrorists were still on the move. Contact Esteban Zaragosa immediately!. Yes. The signal in Rome was still not good and calls were intermittent. Santino Yepes was able tomunicate with Esteban Zaragosa. On the other hand, Esteban Zaragosa said Boss, the wife flew to Dublin to see you, just a few hours ago. Thank goodness hes okay. It was dark when Estre Berrocal arrived in Dublin. It was not a warm, spring-like day in Dublin, especially on cool evenings, and Estre Berrocal was not overly warm, and as soon as she got off the ne she wrapped her knitted jacket around her, but she still felt cold and her teeth chattered slightly. He entered the airport lobby and repeatedly called Adn Rouco. But the phone was always off. I was so cold and anxious that I was on the verge of tears. There had been no terrorist attack in Dublin, no bombing at the signal station, so why was the phone still not working? Estre Berrocal was alone in the middle of the night, in the middle of nowhere, and it would be a lie to say that she was not afraid. She sat at the airport calling for a long time until her phone ran out of battery and she decided to go to a hotel for the night and continue contacting Adn Rouco during the day. As soon as she left the airport she was harassed by a man whistling at her. Estre Berrocal couldnt switch back and forth between the Englishman and the Chinese as she dodged back and forth, but the man yed a trick on her. Get away from me! Ill call the police if you do that again! Get away from me! Estre Berrocal panicked and shouted for help to passersby, but the men around her seemed to have no intention of helping her as an Asian. Let go of me! Let go of me! Estre Berrocal kicked him, but he was too aggressive and was about to put her in a cab when Santino Yepes, who had just followed Adn Rouco out of the airport, saw Estre Berrocal being harassed by a man. Chief, Ive seen thedy!. Santino Yepes ran at the man, kicked him away and punched him to the ground! Estre Berrocal looked back and saw Adn Rouco! She ran to him quickly and ran straight into the mans arms. Adam He couldnt see her, but managed to hug her tightly, hisrge hands stroking her back, trying desperately to reassure her, Dont be afraid, its okay. Estre Berrocal emitted a muffled mmm in a sobbing voice, her small arms clinging to her waist. Why did you onlye, I couldntmunicate with you. Why didnt you answer my calls? You know how worried I was about you As he spoke, tears of anguish spilled over and he sobbed uncontrobly. Adn Rouco took her small face in his hands, lifted it and lowered his head to kiss her lips. Estre Berrocals sobs stopped abruptly, tears slipping from the corners of her eyes, her small hands clutching the material of his shirt around her waist. The mans voice was extremely soft against his forehead, I made a mistake, okay? Estre Berrocal sobbed with a sob, and Adn Rouco took her in his arms like a child and calmed her for a long time. I also wanted to take your call, I was in Rome, there had been a terrorist attack, the signal was all gone, Esteban Zaragosa arranged a private ne to take me and Santino Yepes. Estre Berrocal choked back a sob and asked, And now? Ive been calling you for so long that you havent even answered. Mrs. Rouco, a moment ago I was on the ne and my phone was off and I couldnt answer it. Adn Rouco looked at her with downcast eyes, raised his hand to wipe away her tears with his fingertips and said, I just flew in from Rome. Estre Berrocal choked back tears: Rome? Youre not in One after the other, you came to Dublin to fetch me and I was in Rome, Esteban Zaragosa said you ran to Dublin to fetch me and I flew back non-stop. Mrs. Rouco, it is not easy for us to see each other abroad. Estre Berrocals eyes turned red and she threw herself back into Adn Roucos arms. I thought I would never see you again Adn Rouco let her hang from his neck and bent down, gathering her in a horizontal embrace, Im not looking at you. Well Estre Berrocal arched her face between her arms. When they arrived at the hotel and got out of the car, Adn Rouco took her to the presidential suite. Estre Berrocal told him: Left, left, left, insert a room card. Estre Berrocal let herself be led by him and took the room card and inserted it into the slot and the lights in the suite came on. Thats it, go ahead, right right right. Adn Rouco put her on the bed and said to her amused, Mrs. Rouco, isnt it very proper for you to let yourself be led around like that by a blind man? I was wrong. Adn Rouco took her little hand, half-kneeling in front of her, and said politely, You were in a bad mood before, so there were things I didnt say Before he could finish his sentence, Estre Berrocal covered his lips: Adn Rouco, you are not allowed to give me lessons! She would not have dared to disobey Adn Rouco if she were not pregnant now and knew that he would not dare to do anything to her. Adn Rouco took his hand away: Do you know what Im going to say now? Of course: It will be a reprimand. How am I going to give up. The man got up and sat down next to her, taking her in hisp as he sat down. You knew Rome was being terrorized and you had the courage to go to Rome to find me, dont you want to die? Hmm? I was worried about you I wont do it next time. And dare there be a next time. Estre Berrocal looked at his handsome face, suddenly serious, and said, word for word, If this happens again, I will keep fighting to find you, and if anything happens to you, what will be of me and Paulita and the baby I carry in my belly? Did you just remember youre pregnant? But Im fine now, not a hair out of ce. Adn Rouco did not bother to educate her, she would not listen to him, and it was better to have her firmly in his sights in the future, that was the fundamental solution. The man picked her up and got into bed: Im getting sleepy from all this flying, stay with me for a while. The man closed his eyes and Estre Berrocal ran her small hands through his short, hard, spiky hair and said softly, Didnt we shower before? Well wash after we sleep. Estre Berrocals heart ached; she must have been so sleepy that she was not even able to wash herself. She turned and leaned back in his arms, pressed against his chest, listening to the sound of his strong heartbeat, all those fears and tensions, all dissipated, extraordinarily safe. Chapter 396: A Good Morning Kiss After a long sleep, Estre Berrocals eyelids were a little heavy and she woke up to the sound of running watering out of the bathroom. He turned around and touched the ce where Adn Rouco had slept, still warm from the heat of his body, and the corners of his lips curved gently. It had been like a dream these past few days, and in fact it had haunted him all the way from The Holy City to Dublin. If it had been a retreating tortoise, Im sure I wouldnt have done such a crazy thing. Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom, his short hair hanging wet, less stern than usual, and a bit like a wolf dog. Estre Berrocal walked up to him, threw her arms around his neck and kissed him right on his handsome face. A good morning kiss? She blushed slightly, sort of. Thats too shallow. He said, about to kiss her lips domineeringly, Estre Berrocal pushed and dodged, Well. I havent brushed my teeth yet. Mrs. Rouco, I dont care. A long and ardent kiss. Estre Berrocal gasped slightly, ears burning, and rushed out of bed saying, First Im going to wash! Adam Roucos thin lips curved, knowing she was shy, and he grabbed a towel and wiped his hair. Estre Berrocal washed up and saw that Adn Rouco had already changed his clothes. He mumbled, Youre going to work so early?. We havent had breakfast together yet Hearing the stray in his tone, Adn Rouco smiled slightly and said, Who said Im going to work. So, what was he doing dressed like that? Im not seeing any coborators today, so get changed and lets go out. Hes all yours for the day. Estre Berrocals eyes lit up: Really?. Mmm. Then Im going to the bathroom to change now!. Good thing I had picked up a few changes of clothes when I hade from the Holy City, the kind you can wear out. He was moving to enter the bathroom with his clothes when Adn Roucos eyes shed and a quick sh of white light shed before his eyes. He grabbed her little hand: I cant see, change here. Besides, where had he not seen and touched her whole body? Estre Berrocal froze, and yes, he was blind now, so there was no point in him running to the bathroom to change. However, his deep gaze was embarrassing to look at .. Estre Berrocal blushed, said yes and quickly changed her clothes. During those brief minutes, Adam Rouco made several movements to open and close his eyes, and it seemed to him that there was a small white light in front of his eyes, and a very thin, white, blurry figure.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Lately, although he had been busy with his work, he had been undergoing intermittent treatment for his eyes and had been taking his medication. He had been blind for some time. But it was the first time that a white light asionally appeared like this. Soon Estre Berrocal changed: Lets go!. Adn Rouco replied: Come on, lets have breakfast first. Yes, Ive heard that breakfasts with love are especially good, lets try er. Estre Berrocal took Adn Roucos arm and they left the room together. When they reached the dining room, they sat across from each other. Adn Rouco asked, Whats on the te?. Sausages, bacon, ck pudding, white pudding, potatoes, eggs, sultana bread . What do you want? Bread. Estre Berrocal took a slice of sultana bread and held it up to Adn Roucos mouth. The man obediently opened his mouth and took a bite. How does it taste? Not bad. Estre Berrocal stared at the sultana bread and murmured, Then Ill try it too. Unlike Adam Rouco, she had no problem with cleanliness, especially since they had kissed so many times and were already immune to eating a piece of each others bread. He went straight for the piece of bread that Adn Rouco had eaten and took a bite. He cut a piece of sausage to taste and it was surprisingly good, Mmm! This Irish sausage is very well grilled. He cut another piece and put it in Adn Roucos mouth. Throughout breakfast, Adam BOSS ate whatever his wife fed him, and was especially obedient. After breakfast, they went for a walk in the surrounding area. Estre Berrocal, taking into ount Adn Roucos blindness, suggested that he take a camera. On the way, Estre Berrocal fiddled with the camera she had just bought and did not have time to pay attention to Adn Rouco. Mrs. Rouco, today I have been with you all day and now you leave me hanging, dont you?. Not as important as your camera, right? Estre Berrocal continued fiddling with the camera, cooing, Its a littleplicated, Im not familiar with it yet, you cant see, I want to take pictures of all the ces weve been so you can see them when you get your sight back. Adn Rouco took her in his arms, kissed her forehead and said: I cane back to youter when I have recovered. Estre Berrocal was so engrossed with her camera that she only gave a distracted yes. Adn Rouco sighed slightly, as he seemed to have been left out of Ms. Roucos ns. After a day touring the sights, Adn Rouco didnt find it very interesting, after all, he had never had much fun with them. Estre Berrocal was having fun, ying with her new camera, and he kept hearing her click the shutter. Lunch was at a small local restaurant, which was very good, but not too good. By the end of the afternoon, Estre Berrocals legs were aching and she and Adn Rouco were resting on a deck chair in the za. Estre Berrocal looked at the photos on her camera and felt very pleased with herself, Hey. you cant beat the view and the food. What about me, can they let me down? The man standing next to him, coldly appeared with thisment. Estre Berrocal said dryly, Of course I cant let you down. I took a lot of pictures of you too, only you cant see them, so I only took a picture of you from the back, with the sunset, its especially beautiful! Ive been doing boring stuff with you all day, how do you n to repay me? What are your hobbies, Mr. Adam, other than making money? Reading financial reports and studying dont count. The man returned in a low voice You. Estre Berrocal covered her face with her hands, the corners of her lips hiding a sweet smile. Adam Rouco pressed his head sideways against her ear and teased, Id rather y with you in bed than go out with you. The face, sessfully red. Estre Berrocal clenched her fist and punched him a couple of times: Fuck. Adn Rouco grabbed his fist, Okay, hungry, go have dinner, then Ill take you somewhere. Where to? Youll know it when you get there. The dinner was a botched affair, and Estre Berrocal was especially curious as Adn Rouco put her in the car, asking questions along the way. Where the hell are you going? Mysteriously and without telling me anything. Adn Rouco said directly to the driver in English: To the Chinese embassy in Irnd. Estre Berrocal froze: Why are we going to the embassy? Adn Roucos thin lips curved: Secret. The mansrge hand touched the small velvet box in his pocket Something, it was time to do. Chapter 397: A ten-carat diamond ring! One hundred years of marriage! Estre Berrocal was still in a daze when the cab arrived at the Dublin government. He got out of the car for Adn Rouco and entered the Dublin government. Adam, what the hell are we doing here? Estre Berrocal was a little afraid that this man would drag her into the government of another for no reason. Adn Rouco had nothing to say all the way but said, I dont see a way in, help me get in. This way,e on, steps, slowly. Once inside, there were friends who worked for the Dublin government, and good greetings were exchanged with them. Adn Rouco asked politely, Hello, how do I get to the RegistroCivil, please?. Estre Berrocal was stunned: Adam, didnt we get married a long time ago?. Why do we have toe to Irnd and get married again? Estre Berrocal was dragged by Adn Rouco to the RegistroCivil. The staff saw them and asked, Can I help you?. On getting a license to marry. Estre Berrocal was puzzled, looked at him with wide eyes and whispered, Adam why do we need another marriage license?. Suddenly the officials phone rang and he answered a call from someone who appeared to be from a very respectful source. The official took the call and subconsciously looked at Adn Rouco with a better attitude. You two would like to receive an Irish marriage certificate, wouldnt you?. Adn Rouco: Yes. Estre Berrocal was even more puzzled, why would she need a new Irish marriage certificate for no reason? And do you have the relevant documents with you? Passports and visas. Adn Rouco took them out of his pocket and Estre Berrocal opened her eyes. Had he nned all this beforehand? The official nced at the names on their passports and asked with a smile, Mr. Adam, Miss Star, how long do you want to be married? Estre Berrocal was confused, was there a deadline to get married? The official added: If it is a one-year marriage, the registration fee is more expensive, the longer the marriage period the cheaper the fee, if it is a hundred years it will only cost 0, 60. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco and asked, So, how much time do we choose?. Adn Rouco spoke in a serious tone: One hundred years. Adam, were not really going to live that long. A hundred years from now, if they were still alive, they would all be old devils. Adn Roucos eyes were deep and serious, and he stood up suddenly. Before Estre Berrocal realized what he was about to do, she saw him kneel down, take her hand and say, Miss Estre Berrocal, do you want to be married to Adn Rouco for a hundred years? Estre Berrocal was stunned. He did not expect Adn Rouco to propose to her here. Adn Rouco had never proposed to her, and when he had obtained his license, it had been casual and with little ceremony. I I No? I was so excited! Estre Berrocal became emotional with slightly reddened eyes and covered her mouth with one hand. The employee next to him said, Say yes! You will be happy for the rest of your lives. She choked back a sob: Adn Rouco I want, above all I want. How could I not want to.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Adn Rouco took the velvet box out of his pocket, opened it and inside was a diamond ring. Only the diamond in this ring was too big! Adn Rouco put the diamond ring on her and Estre Berrocal cried andughed and shouted, Its so big and heavy!. You had been promised, ten carats. That time, she just mentioned it unintentionally, and he really took it seriously! Wearing such arge diamond ring, Im afraid no one would be able to see that she is so married that it is almost written on her face that it is from Adam Rouco! When they checked in and left, the employee called back the person who had just called and said, Mr. Esteban, the matter of Mr. Adn and Mrs. Rouco has been taken care of, please dont worry. Leaving the government, Estre Berrocal looked at the marriage certificate, which to be exact was a piece of paper. Adam, does this marriage for a hundred years has any legal effect? Adam Roucos dark eyes were cold and sharp: What, are you still thinking of divorcing me?. Estre Berrocal frowned, her momentum weakened by half, and muttered, I was just curious to ask But what if the locals, on a whim, or to save money, get this marriage certificate for a hundred years, and if they want to divorce in the middle of it? Adn Rouco: Youre asking what you would do if you wanted to get divorced halfway through, arent you? he didnt. Estre Berrocal whispered slyly. Adam Roucos thin lips curved and a small smile appeared in his eyes as he put his arm around her and said, If you break it, it will have no legal effect. Estre Berrocals mouth twisted as if she were a child: Its illegal to break a marriage certificate, isnt it?. Rarely do you get too smart, breaking an Irish marriage certificate carries a heavy sentence. Estre Berrocal hurriedly folded the marriage certificate, hid it in her pocket and put it away. Adn Rouco would haveughed at her if he had seen her do this. Walking down the Irish street, Estre Berrocal felt her hands getting heavy and took off therge ten-carat diamond ring anyway. This is too much! Dont you like it? I like it, yes, its so rustic! Im used to wearing the wedding ring you gave me before, its not too big and not too small, so Ill save this one for important asions to show it off! Adn Rouco was amused: Showing off? Yes, my husband gave it to me! Look how my husband loves me, he only gives me diamond rings of ten carats or more! A one carat one is too small. Adn Rouco was tickled by her smug tone, and kissed her temple down: A hundred carats is no problem if you want it. No, no, no, no, ten carats is enough to show off, a hundred carats thats not a diamond ring, thats a very big rock!. Estre Berrocal felt that Adn Rouco could have done something like buying a hundred carats of diamonds if she hadnt prevented him! After all, her husband was so rich! Estre Berrocal was thinking about the hundred-year contract when she came to a cherry tree and suddenly stopped to ask Adn Rouco: What if you cheat on me or dont love me anymore? It would have been better to leave that unfortunate marriage while itsted. Adn Rouco leaned over, kissed her lips and spoke softly: With this marriage certificate, if I cheat on you, you can sue me. If I cheat on you, you can sue me until I go to jail. Really, an Irish marriage certificate is that powerful? But when ites down to it, youll have to serve me as a jail. You cheated on me and Im going to send you to jail! Youre kidding! Estre Berrocal growled softly and pushed him away, moving forward on her own, Adn Rouco followed and grabbed his hand again. Mrs. Rouco, you have me trapped. Hm, rich men are bad, extra rich men like you are extra bad, Ill have to watch out for you so you dont fall in love with a secretary with big breasts and legs. But now Im blind, I cant see the other side even though its beautiful. Suddenly Im okay with you going blind. Mr. Adam clutched his forehead: Is there such a curse for the husband? Im thinking about you, see if you identally cheating. Cheating, you go to jail. The pit you dug for yourself, you will sleep on your knees for the rest of your life! Chapter 398: What kind of divine husband is this? Back at the hotel, Estre Berrocal stared at the Irish marriage certificate with a sweet heart the whole time she held it in her hands. Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom and called out to her several times, but she did not hear him. Only when Adn Rouco groped and grabbed her did she react and hastily put the certificate away. Whats going on, cant you hear me?. Nothing, youve already finished washing, then Ill go and wash it too. Estre Berrocal slipped away in a hurry. At night, lying in bed, Estre Berrocal touched therge pigeon egg and asked curiously, Adam, how much does a diamond of this size cost? What, you want to sell it? The man raised his eyebrows slightly. The little woman in his arms said, Of course not, Im just curious, if you dont sell such a big diamond, its just a stone if you leave it at home, you rich people of the world. I really dont understand. Adn Roucoughed softly, kissed her temple and said stiflingly: Thats not right, its obvious that you are the wife of a rich man. Estre Berrocal was amused and her lips curved as she nuzzled his neck and said, Im not a vampire of everything. Adn Rouco pulled up the sheets, hugged her and said, Fine, Ill be the vampire, you just enjoy, go to sleep. Dont keep looking at the marriage certificate and the ring, there will be time for you to see everythingter. Estre Berrocal blushed slightly as she got caught up in those little thoughts, How did you know?. Who are you trying to fool with that little mind of yours, youre more likely to be fooled by someone else. The man grunted slightly. Estre Berrocal caressed her lips: I can be fooled by others, not you. Even if I lied to you, you wouldnt know. ? Adn Rouco! Well, Mrs. Rouco, after a day of shopping with you, Mr. Adn is really a bit tired and I have to go talk to a colleague about something in the morning, so I wont be apanying you, good boy. Estre Berrocal gave a muffled mmm, When can we go back to La Ciudad Santa?. The day after tomorrow, if talks go well. So soon? Adam Rouco rubbed his chin against her soft hair and said in a deep voice, I had a lot of trips scheduled, but with the terrorist attacks in Italy and now youing here, it haspletely upended my ns and Ive decided to take a break from this side of the market. Estre Berrocal, a bit saddened, asked worriedly, Shouldnt I be here?. The mans kiss fell on her forehead and he said reassuringly, No, Im d youre here, Star, I really am. So reckless, willing to live and die with him. What more could a man ask for. The next morning, after Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal went to breakfast, Adn Rouco went to meet Santino Yepes, leaving Estre Berrocal alone in the hotel with nothing to do, and Adn Rouco would not let her go out alone for fear of running into some rogue. She stayed alone in her room, surfing the Inte. While tweeting, she saw a tweet about how much the crown on the head of a princess was worth, and suddenly Estre Berrocal remembered the ten-carat dove egg that Adn Rouco had given her yesterday. He took a picture of the ring, then ran to a forum he frequented and posted under a cheeky number. My friends husband is very rich and recently my friends husband gave her a big size pigeon egg, she was curious to know how much it cost but her husband didnt want to say, does any wife know how much this diamond ring is worth?. Perhaps the post was so meaningful that some Inte users were quick to respond. Holy cow, this is too big! Its 10 carats. Arent you afraid of theft? ckface question mark. This is at least several hundred thousand dors, and look at the brilliance of the diamond in this photo, it doesnt look like a low quality diamond, if it was bought over the counter or something, the price must be seven figures! Owner, I would so much like to be your friend! Your friends husband is also very rich! Im bitter again, what kind of pious husband is this. Estre Berrocal looked at thements and was very happy, the inte users were too funny. He kept reading down the responses and saw one at the end that said, Shit! No way! I saw this ring in a fashion magazine the other day! If this ring is real! Then the ring is an auction item! The magazine said it was in the tens of millions! No way, so rich and still water forum? Now I seriously doubt the owners diamond ring is fake, its not cut from ss, is it? Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, Adn Rouco being so generous, giving away a crystal ring? But he was exaggerating when he said the diamond ring was worth tens of millions! He stopped browsing the forum and instead secretly posted an Irish marriage certificate to his circle of friends. Soon came the responses from his circle of friends. First, Dulcina Calvo liked it and thenmented: Download! I cant believe they went to Irnd to get their license! Im jealous. Shortly after, Esteban Zaragosa replied to Dulcina Calvos message: What do you have to be jealous of, we are always avable if you want. Hey, hey, hey, hey, did these two forget whose circle of friends it was, to show love to their circle of friends? He replied to Dulcina Calvo: You have to pay to show your affection under thements of my circle. After that, a lot of people liked it, Estre Berrocal stopped following it and retweeted. She was bored, so she turned to Adn Roucos Twitter feed. This mans Twitter is big and straight, with the name Adn Rouco and only a few tweets, retweeting some official messages from the Rouco Group, probably from Santino Yepes. This ount retweets them. There is only one life tweet, and that is the one about his marriage certificate, which has more than 20, 000ments. If you were a celebrity, 20, 000ments would not be many, but Adn Rouco, as an outsider, has terrible traffic. If it ever goes bankrupt, it will be able to carve out a niche in the entertainment industry. Estre Berrocal liked the tweet, but to her surprise, she posted it in the afternoon. The tweet was loaded. Netizens took back his Twitter ount. Ay, ay, ay, ay, Mrs. Roucos Twitter feed is that of Estre de casa de Paulita.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Estre Berrocals eyes twitched, how could the inte be so smart nowadays? It was like a detective. She didnt used to y Twitter much, her Twitter names were all system numbers, a bot at first nce, and onlyter did she start ying, by which time she knew Paulita was her daughter and changed her Twitter name to Paulitas family name Star. God screwed up, I checked Adam BOSSs followers and the only thing he follows besides a bunch ofpanies is his wife, not even female celebrities. Oh, my God, give me one! I beg the micro-needle couple to post more daily routines! Stuff me with dog food! Hahahaha above is awesome. The micro-needle couple is pretty catchy! I beg the micro-needle couple to be on a variety show as a couple! This kind of high value on a variety show would be great to see aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! Chapter 399: Takeout Fabada Estre Berrocal was so bored that she sat in her chair and nibbled on an apple for a while, picked up her phone and searched the inte for a delightful story of 100 years of weddings in Irnd. It turned out that the system had been abolished in Irnd in 1996 and there was no 100-year marriage period and no prohibition on divorce if you married in Irnd. Estre Berrocal was even more curious, but when she looked around, many people said it was a rumor. While he was wondering, Adn Rouco returned from outside. Star, open the door. Estre Berrocal put down her cell phone and ran to the door, where she saw Adn Rouco carrying a packing crate. Estre Berrocal bent down to look curiously, What did you buy?. He could smell it through the box. Adn Rouco puts his arm around her and enters: Fabada. Estre Berrocal gets excited, Ah its a Fabada! Do they still sell Fabada in Irnd?. Last night she couldnt sleep and kept mumbling about Fabada, probably because she was pregnant, she had a big appetite for spicy and sour foodtely, but Irnd is not a country where there are so many delicious snacks, so she had to restrain her cravings. Adn Rouco handed her the Fabada and Estre Berrocal put it on the table, unpacking it in three steps, and a strong smell reached her nose. It smells so good! I want to eat this right now. Adn Rouco sat down with her: It took me a long time to find it on the map on my phone, I ran a few blocks with Santino Yepes. Estre Berrocal clutched her fork, her heart warmed beyond words, and her eyes blushed slightly. She had mentioned it so lightly, but it hit her like nothing else. Was he blind and had traveled many blocks just to buy him a te of Fabada? Estre Berrocal bites into the stew, which smells delicious, but feels a bit sweet. Adn Rouco asks, How do you know, I dont know if it is authentic?. The Fabada, in fact, tasted really average, much worse than some of the great Fabadas at the roadside stands in La Ciudad Santa. But she arched her eyebrows and said, This is the best Fabada Ive ever tasted. Adn Roucoughed lightly and stroked his head, pulling the tie around his neck with his other hand as he rxed. Estre Berrocal asked, while eating, Do you eat it?. I dont like this, you eat it. Estre Berrocal did not force him, Adn Rouco had little interest in eating anything. By the way, how did the conversations with your partner go today?. They have been going well, I have asked Santino Yepes to book a flight back to La Ciudad Santa for tomorrow. How nice, I dont know if Dr. Esteban and Dulcina are back yet. Adn Rouco said: Yes, Esteban Zaragosa called me today. Estre Berrocal nodded, her eyes flicked to her phone, she remembered the inte and said, By the way, the inte has picked up my Twitter number. The man frowned slightly, Did he attack you?. Estre Berrocal saw his face and suddenly wanted to joke with him. Well, they attacked me, harshly, saying that Im not handsome, that I dont deserve you, that youre such a good cabbage that pigs take it or something, in short, there were a lot of nasty words. Ill have Santino Yepes hack all the ounts that hacked you afterwards. There are a lot of ounts, can you hack them all?. Adn Rouco raised his eyebrows slightly, The IT department of the Rouco Group is not a job. Ah, yes, how could I forget, her husband is a big touch in this field, and a little thing like hacking ounts is too low tech for him. Estre Berrocal, seeing how nervous he looked, narrowed her eyes and said with a sly smile, Honey~ Adam Roucos brow furrowed and he raised his hand to touch his forehead, Fabada drugged up inside? Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, Whats wrong with me?. Nothing to call your husband, its not adultery. Its just that I lied to you, hehehe. Those cybernauts didnt attack me. Adam Roucos lips curved downward: Infantile.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Estre Berrocal nudged him on the corner of his lips: You dont always lie to me, youre childish too. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, fine, it was childish, whatever Ms. Estre Berrocal finished her bowl of Fabada with a flourish, and sat cross-legged in her chair, rubbing her growing belly and the flesh growing around her waist. He seemed to have put on a little weighttely. She used to eat rice, a staple food, and her appetite was not so big, buttely, I dont know if because of her pregnancy, she ate two small bowls of rice. If he kept eating like that, he would be a very fat person. She is different from Dulcina, who is fat as a baby but cant put on weight by eating, but is a normal person, thin if she eats less and fat if she eats more. Estre Berrocal leans back in the arms of Adn Rouco: Do you think youre going to make me fat if I get pregnant?. Adn Rouco wrinkles his nose in disbelief: Whats wrong with being fat?. Fat people dont look good, Im not the kind of person who looks good when Im fat. The man reached out and lifted her up to sit on hisp with a sigh, I can hold her, shes not fat. But its only the beginning of my pregnancy, if I keep putting on weight Ill probably be a hundred and thirty or forty pounds. Theres nothing wrong with putting on a little weight when youre pregnant, if you dont like it, you can exercise after you have the baby and lose it again. Estre Berrocal sighed, this is where men and women think differently. Its hard to lose weight when youre fat, it takes a long time to gain it back. Besides, she doesnt like to exercise. Adn Rouco said in a low, warm voice: You refuse to get fat and you cant eat less, what do you do?. Will it suffer if I gain weight?. Not that I can see. Estre Berrocals eyes twitched at the corners, Answer my question head on!. The man looked down, his thin lips resting on the edge of her ear, and said in a muffled voice, The grease feels good in my hand, I quite like the soft feel. By the end of the sentence, therge hand had already reached into the hem of his shirt Estre Berrocal was embarrassed. She looks like shes a little fatter. Sweat. Estre Berrocal sat on hisp for a while, Adn Rouco weighed her and scoffed: Thats much heavier, my legs are numb. Estre Berrocal was furious: I only weigh 30 kilos! How can I weigh more?. She was 165 and before she was pregnant she weighed 95 pounds, a very standard slender figure, not quite slim but very well proportioned, convex where she should be, slim where she should be, well proportioned, she had only put on five pounds, this man had just said he didnt care, and now he was starting to care. Shes not heavy, I can hold her even if she grows to 120 pounds. With that, Adn Rouco took her in his arms and headed for the bed. Estre Berrocal reached out, tapped him on the shoulder and asked, By the way, I have something to ask you!. Tell me. Ive been doing a lot of searching on the inte about getting married in Irnd and a lot of the information on the inte indicates that Irnd doesnt have centenary marriage, but we do, so why? The Inte is full of uneducated people who talk out of their asses, pay no attention. Said the man with a look of circumstance. Estre Berrocal felt something was wrong. No, but so many official phrases say its a rumor and that Irnd abolished the institution of marriage in 1996. Chapter 400: Showing affection, together? Adn Rouco took her to bed, leaned over and kissed her on the lips, confusing Estre Berrocal. It doesnt matter what the inte says, what matters is that we have a century-old marriage certificate. Estre Berrocal was surprised, but trusted Adn Rouco: Really? Really, there is an official word on the inte that says it is a rumor. Really, its puppyish to lie to you. Okay. After the shower, it was time to lie down on the bed and sleep. Estre Berrocal snuggled into Adn Roucos arms and murmured, Honey, they say they envy me. They? Adam Rouco frowned slightly. Well, the inte friends. They have also guessed that our daughters name is Paulita. Adn Roucoughed lightly, rubbed his hair and said, You tweeted a name so obvious that anyone could have guessed it. And the inte has told us to show more love, that they want to see it. Understood, Mrs. Rouco. Go show love when you can. The mans tone was affectionate and Estre Berrocal looked at him with a sweet smile, arched her eyebrows and gave a heavy mmm. We were also approached to go on a couples reality show. Adn Rouco frowned slightly: I dont like to expose my private life to the public. Well of course I know you dont like it, I was just saying that. Go to sleep, in the morning we have a flight back to The Holy City. Good night, sweetheart. The next day, after a ten-hour flight, Estre Berrocal arrived in the Holy City with plenty of air and slept in the arms of Adn Rouco for a long time, without waking up until she got home. At the airport she bought choctes and toys for Paulita and Dante, and Estre Berrocal took them and gave them to the children. Do you like it? Paulita opened her arms around Estre Berrocal and said in a little voice: She has given Paulita everything and Paulita loves it!. Estre Berrocal smiled softly and kissed the little girl on the cheek. Dante received the choctes and Transformers and said with a bit of adult gratitude, Thank you, Auntie. Youre wee. Estre Berrocal rubbed Dantes little head. Just then Olivia Montes came out of the room with a cold face, Dante,e here. Dante approached with his gift in his arms, but Olivia Montes pushed away Estre Berrocals gift for Dante, saying, Too much chocte is bad, and too many toys can be demoralizing. Dante bit his little mouth, a bit aggrieved, but quiet. Estre Berrocal said, Sister-inw, children are still very young, its okay to y with toys once in a while, and even better to eat chocte, its not like they eat it every day. Olivia Montes was ungrateful: My son is in my hands, I dont need you to y nice. Paulita, on the other side, had already opened the box of choctes and took two with her little hands and put them in her mouth, her little teeth ckened as she ate them and her smile was especially cute. Paulita said to Olivia Montes with a slight frown, Auntie, the choctes Estre bought are delicious, let your brother eat one!. Paulita took a piece of chocte with her little hand and gave it to Dante, winking at him, who stared at it, swallowing and wanting to eat it. As a result, Olivia Montes pulled Dante aside and lectured him coldly and stiffly, You are the eldest son of the Fu family, how can you be so weak? Paulita smiled with her small, dark mouth as she ate and tilted her little face to ask, Why cant the oldest son eat chocte? What is an oldest son? Olivia Montes froze at the question. Estre Berrocal almost burst outughing. Paulita, still frowning, said innocently, Eat, brother, the chocte is melting, it wont taste good anymore!. Paulita was not afraid of Olivia Montes and raised her little hand. Dante hesitantly picked it up, only to be scolded by Olivia Montes: Dante Rouco! Adn Rouco happened toe down from the floor above. Why are you being mean to the child? Olivia Montes choked, ckened her face and said nothing. Paulita pursed her lips and said, Papa, why cant the oldest son have chocte? Adn Roucoughed and said, No chocte for the firstborn? Who said that? Auntie said so! Auntie says that brother is the eldest son and cant eat chocte! Adn Rouco rubbed Paulitas little head: Of course the eldest son can eat chocte, not only the eldest son, everyone can eat it. Paulita raised her little hand again and handed it to Dante Rouco: Brother, daddy said you can eat chocte!. Dante Rouco looked at Olivia Montes, who, despite her frown, did not dare to say anything else. Dante Rouco took the chocte and put it in his mouth. Paulita smiled and asked, Brother, arent the choctes that Estre bought very good?. Yummy! Dante smiled back. Paulita pulled Dante to the side and the two yed at eating chocte with ck teeth, Brother my teeth are all ck!. Hahahahahahahaha mine are ck too!. In the evening, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal went to sleep. Estre Berrocal thought about that incident of the day and felt increasingly ufortable. I dont think its that my sister-inw wont let Dante eat chocte at all, she just cant stand me and doesnt want Dante to get presents from me, but its okay that she cant stand me and treats Dante like that, Dante is much more introverted than Paulita, its not good for a child to be too introverted. Adn Rouco said lightly, Its not like its been like this for a day or two. But we live under the same roof, and I dont like her being like this, tell me, you are married to me, and we have children, howe she is still not happy with you?. Adam Rouco stroked her hair and said, Now you are pregnant, if we move back to The Vis at Repulse Bay, I wont be able to help you with many things because I dont see, and I dont trust the people I hire outside, here, Felipa can cook you nutritious meals, and its easy to take care of you. Estre Berrocal said, Its not that Im afraid to get along with her, its that I cant stand how she treats Dante, and since she goes to work during the day and youe back at night, now she and I dont get along, so its not that we fight. If big brother hadnt left. Estre Berrocal sighed as she threw herself into his arms. Adn Roucoughed lightly: What do you mean?.N?velDrama.Org owns this. If big brother hadnt left, how dare he put his attention on you? No, Ill have to find a way to cut it off for good tomorrow. Whats it all about? Estre Berrocal gave him a blushing look, pulled the covers over herself and said in a breathy voice, To show her love, together? Adam Roucos eyes darkened and he slipped under the sheets, Id rather do the other thing with you right now. you scoundrel! Together? Hmm? It has to be together! The next day, at breakfast, the family wasplete. Paulita took her spoon and ate the bowl of infant cereal soaked in milk, filling her mouth with paste and looking at Estre Berrocal with a disgusted look on her face. Estre Berrocal was a little disgusted: Eh~ Why does Paulita always eat like that?. With that, he wiped his mouth with a tissue. Paulita smeared her mouth again and kissed Estre Berrocal on purpose, she smeared Estre Berrocals face, Estre Berrocal cried andughed. Estarina youre dirty too!. The little girlughed delightedly next door. Estre Berrocal peeled her eggs: The usual, you eat the whites and I eat the yolks. Paulita made a puzzled gesture and saidzily, The usual!. Dante felt a little envious and said to Olivia Montes: Mom, I dont want the yolk either. Kids shouldnt be picky eaters. Dante was a little lost, feeling that his mother, didnt like him as much as Aunt Estre liked Paulita. Chapter 401: Early Married Love Sister Rouco, sitting in the main seat, gave a majestic grunt and said to Dante, Dante, if you dont like egg yolks, dont eat them, they have a lot of cholesterol and are not good. At Grandpas age, doctors dont advise me to eat egg yolks, a protein supplement is fine. Olivia Montes bit her red lip, it was clear that the old man was choosing Estre Berrocals side. Paulita pursed her little lips and said, Grandpa is right, egg yolks are not nutritious or tasty, Estre you shouldnt eat them either. Estre Berrocal smiled, I dont hate egg yolks as much as you do, Im not picky. Dante, still obedient, asked Olivia Montes: Mom, is it okay if I dont eat the yolks?. Olivia Montes swallowed saliva and spat two words in a very low voice: As you wish. Dante surreptitiously removed the yolk and ate no more.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. The old man finished eating and went to read the newspaper on the side of the sofa. Adn Rouco also went upstairs to change to go to the office. At the table were only Estre Berrocal, Olivia Montes and the two children. Paulita, always talkative, chattered, Star, where did you and daddy go the other day? Why werent you home? Estre Berrocal smiled and said, I went on a trip with your father. The little girl grunted and pouted, I want to go too, but youre not even taking Paulita. Next time, when daddys eyes are better, well go together, okay?. Yes! Cheers! Paulita was so happy that she bumped her ss of milk with Estre Berrocals little hand, smiling and looking especially cute. Olivia Montes listened to their conversation with a special sense of difort. Only to hear Estre Berrocal add, Paulita, your father and I have gotten another marriage license this time in Irnd. Olivia Montes eyes fluttered. Paulita asked incredulously, Why did you guys get it twice?. Dante, also particrly curious, said, Auntie, I saw on TV that only divorced couples get a second marriage license. Did you and your uncle get a divorce? Of course not, because there is a country where you can get a marriage certificate for a hundred years, so you get a second one. Olivia Montes heart ached, a marriage for a hundred years? What did Adam mean, spend the rest of his life with Estre Berrocal? Olivia Montes face turned gray as Estre Berrocal curved her lips, looked at her and said, Have you heard, sister-inw? The marriage certificate in that country of Irnd, you can choose the date of the marriage, the longer the date you choose, the cheaper the fee, I asked Adam at the time how long he wanted to choose and he said he wanted a hundred years, I told him that in a hundred years we would both be gone and we wouldnt be able to use it, but he refused, he thought a hundred years was romantic. Olivia Montes heart, thin and cold, clutched his fingers silver fork dinner, even a little trembling, but the face pulled the lips, forced a smile, said: Really? I have never heard of that one. Paulitas eyes rolled back and forth, calcting how long a hundred years was: Star, in a hundred years, will I be a big Paulita? Or a very old Paulita, very old?. Estre Berrocal was amused and reached out to stroke her daughters head. Even in another hundred years, you will still be Paulita in front of me. When Adn Rouco stepped down from his suit, Estre Berrocal got up and approached him, noticing that his tie was not knotted properly and his cor was not straightened, she raised her hand and straightened it for him, saying, Do you want to go to the doctor again recently, its not easy being blind. Although, she could always be his crutch, he must have been exhausted from working. Adn Roucoughed lightly: Tired of being my crutch? Id like to be your crutch for the rest of my life so youd never be without me, but isnt that what Im doing for you?. Estre Berrocal was about to pull her small hand away after straightening his tie when he grabbed it with his own. Before Estre Berrocal could intuit what he was about to do, the man had taken her small hand and brought it to his thin lips and kissed it. Estre Berrocal froze and her ears flushed. Dad is still in the living room everyone is watching Adam Rouco looked down and teased in her ear, Didnt you invite me to show my love with youst night? This man, how sinister! Olivia Montes, sitting at the table, naturally saw it all, was pale and her hand, clutching the dinner fork, couldnt help but push harder. Estre Berrocal was pleased with herself, wasnt she? He dropped the silverware directly onto the te with a very hard sound, hugged Dante and said, Dante,e on, lets take you to school. Dante asked, Mom, arent we going to apany our sister?. But Olivia Montes, without answering Dante, took Dante directly out of the house. Paulita reached up to her little mouth and bit into her soft toast and said, Is Auntie angry, I dont like angry aunties, they are so mean. Estre Berrocal couldnt help butugh, Surely the aunt is in a bad mood because shes been so busy with worktely, you better not mess with hertely. So my brother wont have any problems? The teacher said that when adults are in a bad mood, children have bad luck too. Said the little boy as he licked the strawberry jam from the side of his little mouth. This Paulita, what a human child! On her lunch break, Olivia Montes woke up in a cold sweat all over her back. I had had a very short but real dream. She dreamed that she and Dante had been kicked out of The Rouco Family by Estre Berrocal, Sr. Rouco would not help them, and Adn coldly turned away as she held Dante, abandoned in the pouring rain, with nowhere else to go. No it could not be left in such a passive position. Before Estre Berrocal joined La familia Rouco, the old man had clearly been in her favor, even when Estre Berrocal had initially arrived, the old man had hated Estre Berrocal and had always been on her side, but why had even the old man started to turn against her now? Thest time Julieta Sarinana had been a guest on The Rouco Family, Adn and Estre Berrocal had reacted badly when the second child had been mentioned. He had long suspected that Estre Berrocal had already had a second child and was only hiding it from him. The old man must have known it too, and it must have been because of the child in Estre Berrocals belly that the old man had begun to turn to Estre Berrocal as well. But his Dante, who is the eldest son, is not the son of Paulita and Estre Berrocal. What will happen to Dante if he stands idly by? What would happen to her Dante if the old man, who loved Paulita so much, also loved the child that Estre Berrocal is carrying in her womb? Oscar, if he were still alive, would not have let them be treated so unfairly. The tears, slowly falling from her eyes, and the hatred and determination, but they were there. If only for Dantes sake, I should have fought for him! After work, Olivia Montes drove her car and saw countless small advertisements ced on roadside poles, including some for humans. Some of the small ads in the stream. Zero surgery, zero risk, one hundred percent abortion. Abortion! Medical abortion, you deserve it! The small ads were followed by a string of phone numbers. Olivia Montes eyes shrank. Chapter 402: His eyes recovered their sight! Adn Rouco was sitting in the back seat of the Maybach when the car braked abruptly and his whole body rushed forward. Santino Yepes was quick to apologize, Sorry, boss, are you okay? The roads are a bit tricky today, did you get hit?. Blood rushed to Adam Roucos head, and there was a sudden sh of white light before his eyes. The sensation was subtle, what had been a small white dot, became violently magnified and was no longer as ck as before. Santino Yepes, drive to the hospital! Santino Yepes froze and asked worriedly as he started the car, Jefe, are you hurt?. No, I seem to be able to see vaguely with my eyes. Hospital, within the doctors office. After seeing the CT scan, the doctor asked Adn Rouco: Mr. Adn, do you see me clearly now?. Yes. During the ride, his vision had be sharper and sharper, and the barrier that had been covering his eyes like ck cloth was rapidly fading, the white light bing more and more blinding and magnified, until now he could see absolutely everything, as well as a normal person. It is true that there was a small blood clot pressing on the optic nerve, but ording to the CT scan now, that small clot haspletely disappeared. Mr. Adam, congrattions, you have recovered your sight. As he left the doctors office, Adn Rouco looked straight ahead, a little dazed, but inside he was excited. Santino Yepes smiled and said: Boss, thats great news, you should call your wife and tell her, she will be very happy. A warm smile came into Adn Roucos eyes: Go home and tell him in person. Come on, lets go back. Yes! After Estre Berrocal and her driver picked up Paulita, they waited half a day, Olivia Montes had gone home and Adn Rouco had not returned. Paulita was nibbling on some potato chips, her mouth and hands greasy from eating them, Estre, why isnt daddy back yet, Im so hungry, I want dinner?. Eat some bread first, dont eat the fries, theyre not good for your tummy on an empty stomach. Ill call dad to ask him, maybe theres too much traffic. Paulita wrinkled her little nose and nodded: Yes, go away! Estre Berrocal was about to call out when the sound of an engine was heard in the courtyard and the ck Maybach entered the vi. Estre Berrocal hung up the phone and went out into the courtyard to look for Adn Rouco. He had been in the habit of doing so since Adn Rouco had lost his sight. When Estre Berrocal took Adn Roucos arm, she looked at his pretty face as usual and asked him, Why are you back sote today? Nothing happened on the way, did it?. Santino Yepes said sidelong: No, the road was fine. Santino go home now, itste. Yes, maam. Estre Berrocals eyes returned to Adn Roucos face and she saw the slight smile on his lips and curved her lips involuntarily, You seem to be in a good mood today. Youvee to pick me up, so naturally Im happy. The curve of a certain mans mouth deepened.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Estre Berrocal felt strange: Come on! Since you lost your sight, when have I not gone out to look for you? I havent seen you so happy either. Adn Rouco remained silent, saying nothing, leaving her to guess. Estre Berrocal, increasingly distorted, approached him and asked with wide eyes, Is it because the new secretary is pretty? No, its not like you can see it. Adn Rouco simply took her small hand in his: Come on, lets go home for dinner. Estre Berrocal did not notice that Adn Rouco walked with more ease than usual and did not need to grope at all. After dinner, Adn Rouco still had no intention of breaking the news to Estre Berrocal. He was fine with enjoying her care for two more days. These days, even when he bathed, she would go into the bathroom and attend to him, because she was afraid he couldnt see and would fall in the bath, so she would rub his back or whatever service he wanted. Adn Rouco was used to it. Estre Berrocal is also used to it, especially when she finishes bathing and walks naked in front of him, without any modesty, before drying off and putting on her clothes without any hurry. Tonight, as always. Estre Berrocal finished showering and walked back in front of him without a single garment. Despite being pregnant, she had put on a few pounds and gained some flesh, but it did not affect her slenderness at all, but added a touch of femininity to a mature little woman. Her skin was white, her limbs were well proportioned and slender, and she was more than three months pregnant, with no clothes covering her, her belly was slightly bulging, but not obvious. She is bending down to dry her hair and greets Adn Rouco: Adn, my pajamas are on your right, throw them to me. Adn Rouco immediately grabbed the cotton pajamas and, with long legs, came up behind her, his dark eyes burning, tending to smolder in them. Estre Berrocal did not notice when, suddenly, a pair of long arms crossed her from behind, startling her. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: Fighting my blindness and wandering in front of me with no clothes on? Estre Berrocal blushedpletely, not even daring to turn around, snatching her pajamas from his hand and hastily putting them on. Who gave you permission to fondle! My own wife, and I cant touch her?. What nonsense. Estre Berrocal put on her pajamas in disarray, to be led to bed by the man behind her. Why are you hugging me? Thinking about your body in my head and kind of holding back. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she pulled herrge hand away, I cant. By the way, Im going to take a pregnancy test in the next few days, will youe with me? With You. The mans thin lips exhaled a word with force and Estre Berrocal smiled sweetly, Thats very kind, husband. Its no big deal for a pregnant woman to go alone, but when you walk into a ce full of couples, its hard not to get excited. Adam Roucosrge hand went to her lower back and gently caressed her, This baby is going to torture me for another six months. Hmm? Torture you? The one who is going to be tortured is me. He was not the one who was going to have the baby. I cant touch you if youre pregnant. Estre Berrocal clenched her fist and punched Adn Rouco hard in the chest. Youre the one who got me pregnant and youre the one whos going to back out!. Adn Roucoughed: Next time we wont have a baby, two children are enough. I dont even want to have a baby, I have too much work, if it wasnt for this baby, Id probably be a famous jewelry designer by now. The man kept smiling, Isnt it enough to be Mrs. Rouco to make a name for yourself?. Thats thanks to you, people will say that she is Adn Roucos wife, not that you are Estre Berrocals husband. Wife, you are very ambitious. Estre Berrocal gave him an oblique look: You have to support me, not contradict me, do you want to see me at home being so young? Nibbling at me is not nibbling at old people. Estre Berrocal rolled her eyes, not noticing Adn Roucos prating gaze on her. Mrs. Rouco, what are you thinking? Estre Berrocal looked at the ceiling and said, Today I saw in my circle of friends that I have a friend from college who works as a designer in Paris and has taken so many pictures of the pieces she makes, they are so beautiful, I have a simr career to hers, but now she is a fashion jewelry designer in Paris. My tutor at the time said I had a lot of talent for art and design. She looked down, rubbed her belly and sighed, Hey one pregnancy and talent probably hangs in the bnce. Adn Rouco patiently reassured her, It also takes intelligence and physical strength to be someones wife, its no easier than being a top jewelry designer. Estre Berrocals eyes averted and shot him a look, Howforting you are, Im actually a pregnant woman with nothing to do right now. Chapter 403: Drugged at the midnight snack Adn Rouco lowered his head and kissed her on the lips, saying in a muffled voice: I also like to do nothing. A normal woman would have been more than happy to hear that, but Estre Berrocal was now a pregnant woman and was especially upset. Her watery eyes twinkled at him, And will you still be patient with me when I get yellow and out of shape and have nothing to do and have to check up on you a lot? Actually, I wanted to ask him if he would still like it. But he thought it would be too pretentious to talk about liking or disliking when they were already a married couple, and it was already a great tolerance to have patience with each other. By the time you get there, Ill be an old man too. Adn Rouco has a special way offorting people, he doesnt fob you off with flowery words about how youll never get old or anything like that, he tells you that he too will get old, that he has a less than perfect side, to reassure you. Estre Berrocal reached out and touched his face: Im so afraid that this face will never age, that it will always be so beautiful, that I will feel unhappy afterwards. Its a blessing for you. As we were talking, Felipa knocked softly on the door. Would you like dinner now, maam? Ill eatter. It was a pregnant womans extra meal, five or six meals a day, even if it was a small meal, and Estre Berrocal had put on weight. Adam, Ive put on a lot of weighttely, muttered Estre Berrocal. Adn Rouco pinched her face, Yes you have, I will run with you when you have had your baby and finished the month. Estre Berrocals head was spinning at the thought of Adn Rouco dragging her out for a run in a few months, shed rather be fat. Estre Berrocal ys with her phone on the bed, gets thirsty and wants to get up: Im going to get a ss of water. Adn Rouco holds her: Im going. But you dont see well. I know the way home. Without her saying anything else, Adn Rouco was already up and out of the bedroom. Downstairs in the kitchen. Felipa had gone to rest and the midnight snack Estre Berrocal was going to eatter was in the microwave, Olivia Montes had the medicine cupped in her hand and took several deep breaths before mixing the powder into that midnight snack. Adn Rouco had just arrived at the kitchen door when he saw what Olivia Montes had added to the snack and frowned slightly. Olivia Montes ran out in panic and ran head-on into Adn Rouco, who was about to enter the kitchen. Adam? She looked at him unconsciously, her face nched in horror. Sister-inw, still awake at this hour?. Olivia Montes exhaled quietly, yes, Adam was blind, there was no need for her to be nervous, what she had just done would have been invisible to him, blind as he was, even if he had been standing next to her. He pulled himself together and said, Yes, I was thirsty and went downstairs to get a ss of water. What a coincidence, Estre is thirsty too, Ill go downstairs and pour her a ss of water and bring up Felipas midnight snack. At the mention of the midnight snack, Olivia Montes eyes flicked at the corners, slightly lost in thought. Is it like this? You cant even see, and he sends you like this? Ill pour the water for you so you dont get burned. Adn Rouco did not refuse: Fine, then I will bother your sister-inw. Its no bother, its the family, whats the problem. After pouring herself a ss of water and handing it to Adn Rouco, Olivia Montes added: By the way, the snack for the night is in the microwave, Ill get it for you. Okay. Olivia Montes took out the sandwich and handed it to Adn Rouco, asking with concern, Do you want me to apany you? Thats okay, so I dont trip and drop this midnight snack. The corner of Olivia Montes mouth made a mocking twitch; look how Adn Rouco cared about Estre Berrocal, even if she was blind, and he wasnt thinking about her falling, but about dropping the womans midnight snack. Shes dead in the water at the end, so all the more reason to fight for her ce in the family with Dante! Upstairs, at the bedroom door, Adn Rouco spoke kindly: Sister-inw, go to bed, Ille in. Okay, good night, be careful not to spill it. Adn Rouco nodded and entered the bedroom with the water and the midnight snack. Estre Berrocal nced at the two items she was carrying and hurriedly got out of bed to grab it. Arent you afraid youll drop them? What if I drop them? Afraid Ill drop it or youll drop your midnight snack?. Of course! Estre Berrocal picked up the things in his hand and set them aside, pulling him towards the bed before sitting down to prepare his midnight snack. Just as she was about to take the first bite, Adn Rouco suddenly stopped her: It just tasted bad to me. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, but thought nothing of it: A pregnant womans food is only bnced and rtively light in fat, its not supposed to be good. With that, he was about to take the first bite in his mouth again when Adn Rouco snapped his wrist directly. Let me tell you something. Estre Berrocal put down her spoon and stared at him cross-legged, Whats the matter, cant you let me finish eating?. Did this man, with all his heart, not want her to have a midnight snack? I can see you now. Estre Berrocals first thought was. Adn Rouco, whats wrong with you tonight? Adn Rouco looked at her with a smoldering look, Do I look like I make youugh?. Estre Berrocal half-heartedly extended a hand, waved it in front of her eyes and raised a middle finger Adn Rouco grabbed her little hand precisely and said earnestly, Mrs. Rouco, do you know what happens when you give your husband the middle finger? Adam had indeed regained his sight! Really, really? Estre Berrocal was so excited and happy that her eyes were red, staring at him, getting close to his eyes and double checking, Can you really see me? Mrs. Rouco, I can see you very clearly. Great! Estre Berrocal threw herself into his arms and wrapped her arms around his neck, choking back a sob, Great! You can finally see! I was so worried youd be blind for the rest of your life!. Adn Rouco put his arms around her and raised an eyebrow, I thought you were d she was blind? Thats just tofort you in case youre sad, who wants you to be blind? You cant see other women and you cant see me at the same time. I want you to see me too. Estre Berrocal was moved to tears of emotion and cried tears of joy.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Adam Roucos long index finger, pressed against her lips, shushed her, Shhh. Estre Berrocal looked at him incredulously, Whats wrong? Lie down, sleep, and dont say anything about my sight being restored. Why? Dad and Paulita dont know yet, if they did, they would be very happy. Adn Rouco put his arm around her and fell asleep with her: I have things to do. Estre Berrocal didnt know what he was referring to, but if he said that he must have had his reasons, Well then Ill keep it to myself for now. Well that, I havent had my midnight snack yet, so let me go first. Adn Rouco looked at her amused, Why cant you forget about your midnight snack, eh?. She puffed her lips at his slightly disgusted look, Pregnant women are good eaters, why do you have that disgusted look on your face, your child will thrive if I dont eat? How do you know its a son? Paulita is a girl, if we have another child it will be perfect, a son and a daughter. Adn Rouco said: But I still prefer a daughter. Are you a daughter person?. With that, Estre Berrocal went to eat thatte-night snack again, and Adn Rouco pulled her back: Its not good for your stomach to eat in the middle of the night, go to bed, dont eat. Was it any of his business if she ate? Chapter 404: Who are you going to kill? The next morning, Adn Rouco awoke to find Estre Berrocal still awake, sleeping senselessly in his arms. Adam Rouco couldnt help but duck his head and kiss her forehead, gently pulling her arm out from behind her and rising from the bed before looking darkly at the sandwich lying on the table to the side. As soon as Adn Rouco came out of the bedroom, he saw Olivia Montes, standing, wandering down the second floor hallway, looking a little dazed. Good morning, Adam. Good morning, sister-inw. Olivia Montes unconsciously looked behind him toward the bedroom and asked, Is Estre still awake? She snackedst night and slept through the night, so shes still awake. Is that so? Olivia Montes hadnt slept much all night, expecting some kind ofmotion from this side of the house, and it was past dawn, and nothing had happened. The person who had given her the abortion pill had told her that it was so strong that even a centa seven or eight months pregnant and stable would not be saved by taking it. Estre Berrocals belly is not yet noticeable, at most three months, and she should have a reaction soon after taking this medication. Could it be that Estre Berrocal is not really pregnant? Sister-inw, whats wrong? Oh, not much,e down for breakfast. Adn Rouco was on his way to the office and asked Santino Yepes to take him to the hospital. He contacted Esteban Zaragosa and delivered a sealed stic bag to Esteban Zaragosa. Help me figure out what suspicious ingredients are in this. Esteban Zaragosa picked up the stic bag with leftover rice and scoffed, Who poisoned your food? What a nerve. Adn Rouco snorted: I thought I was blind, putting poison in my food in front of me. Esteban Zaragosa then remembered Adn Roucos eyes: By the way, does it look like your eyesight has returned? Well, he just got back. Dulcina Calvo checks the room.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Upon reaching bed five, the nurse approaches Dulcina Calvo: Dr. Dulcina, the woman in bed 11 next to me says her leg still hurts and wants me toe see her. Bed 11? Is that Fracos patient? Yes, that Fraco Mato. Dulcina Calvo flipped through the chart and said, Isnt he supposed to have been discharged? Dulcina Calvo remembered patient Fraco Mato very well, a slight thigh fracture, nothing serious. Yes, he should have been discharged a long time ago, but he didnt want to go, and we didnt dare let him go, because he was the nephew of the vice president. Dulcina Calvo puffed out her lips, Okay, Ill go see. When Dulcina Calvo arrived in the next room, she looked at the man in bed 11, with both hands in the pockets of his white robe, his face expressionless, and asked: Fraco Mato, right, whats wrong with you? Fraco Matoughed: Dr. Dulcina, what do you mean, whats wrong with you? Would you like to take a look for me? Dulcina Calvo frowned, looked at his thigh and said, Thats impossible, you saw the movie, you only had a slight fracture, you could have been hospitalized, its been ten days, how can it still hurt? Fraco Mato was particrly enthusiastic, rolling up the leg of his hospital gown and saying, Why dont you give me a squeeze? It hurts like hell, I dont have a broken bone inside, do I?. The corners of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched and she sighed, saying in a cold voice, Dont worry, if the bones were broken, you wouldnt be talking to me with so much encouragement right now. Do you squeeze? Dulcina Calvo reluctantly reached out her hand and gave it a squeeze, Fraco Mato, enjoying the massage of the little hand, could not help but grab Dulcina Calvos hand, startling Dulcina Calvo. Hey! What are you doing? Let go of me! Fraco Mato grabbed her hand and did not let go, saying excitedly, Dr. Dulcina, I fell in love with you the first time I saw you, I want to see you every day, Ive been living here for so long just for you! Fraco Mato! Let me go! If you dont let me go, Ill scream! Go ahead, my uncle owns the whole hospital, lets see if anyone dares to enter! This bitch, not only is she a slut but shes also a pervert! Adn Rouco and Esteban Zaragosa were talking when, in the hallway, a nurse came running up to them. Dulcina is being disturbed by the patient in bed 11! That man is the vice presidents nephew, we dare not Before the nurse could finish her sentence, Esteban Zaragosa had already spread his long legs and was striding toward the room. Adn Rouco looked at Esteban Zaragosas back as he hurried away and his thin lips curved, so nervous about Dulcina Calvo. It seemed that the time hade to prepare his share of the money. Esteban Zaragosa rushed into the room and pushed open the door to see Dulcina Calvo kick Fraco Mato in the lower abdomen. Oh! Fraco Mato covered his lower abdomen in pain! Dulcina Calvo snorted, picked up a folder and hit Fraco Mato on the head again: I told you to take advantage of me! I told you to get horny!. Esteban Zaragosa strided over to Dulcina Calvo and sped her in his arms, Are you all right? Dulcina Calvo was stunned, she didnt expect Esteban Zaragosa to approach, she looked at him and said: Yes, this guy tried to eat me! I taught him a lesson. Fraco Mato in bed, his face the color of pigs liver, pointed at Dulcina Calvo and said viciously: Youll see, Dulcina Calvo, wont you, Ill have my uncle fire you! Ill have my uncle fire you and send you to jail! How dare you, being a doctor, beat a patient! I dont think you want to stay in this business. Dulcina Calvo realized the seriousness of the situation she had defended herself, but she had hit a patient, the nephew of the vice-president! I I am not afraid of you! First of all, you bullied me. I acted in self-defense. Fraco Mato scoffed and said: Hmph! You wait for me! Ill write my name backwards if I dont kill you, chiqui. Dulcina Calvos heart was pounding with fear. Esteban Zaragosa shielded the girl in his arms and stepped forward on his long legs, his dark eyes staring coldly at Fraco Mato, Who did you say you were going to kill? Esteban Zaragosas aura was so powerful and calm that Fraco Mato unconsciously stepped back, What do you want?. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were calm, he frowned slightly, pulled a pair of disposable gloves from the pocket of hisb coat and put them on, and asked Dulcina Calvo behind him, Which hand did he just touch you with? Dulcina Calvo: What does this man want! Hmm? Esteban Zaragosa returned her gaze with tenderness, but it was clear that there was not much patience in those eyes. Dulcina Calvo red at Fraco Mato in bed. I remember that hes hes right-handed. Very good. Fraco Mato: you, what are you doing! Donte any closer! Im going to yell at someone! Aaah-!!!! A snap was heard and Fraco Matos right hand snapped. The corners of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched, her teary eyes widened Had Esteban Zaragosa broken, broken Fraco Matos right hand? Fraco Matos forehead was sweating with pain and he cursed: Wait! Aah! Ill sue the hell out of you! Youll all go to jail. Chapter 405: Go Home and I Will Feed You Dulcina Calvo fled the room in terror, dragging Esteban Zaragosa with her. Why did you break his hand! What if he sues you! Youre going to run out of luck. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the small woman before him unfazed, his voice calm and unperturbed. There was no surveince in the room, and besides, I didnt say I wouldnt help you get your hand back when I broke it. Dulcina Calvo was totally confused. He grabbed his head with his two little hands, like ants in a hot frying pan. What now, what if that Fraco Mato goes to the Vice Presidency and gives us away, what if the Vice Presidency fires us?. Esteban Zaragosa slowly and methodically took off his gloves and threw them into the wastebasket next door, then took her little hand in his and said, Well, quit and go home and Ill take you up. Dulcina Calvo looked at him in amazement, her watery eyes flickering as she stood on tiptoe and reached out a small hand to touch his forehead. Youre not talking nonsense, are you?. Esteban Zaragosa withdrew his small hand and calmed his nerves, Dont worry, Fraco Mato wouldnt dare do anything to you, if he did, Id have him killed. The mans eyes shed with a fierce, murderous intent that made Dulcina Calvo shudder. Esteban Zaragosa pulled her into his arms and hugged her, his voice instantly softening as he whispered, Dont be afraid. The little woman in his arms sighed in a low tone, Esteban Zaragosa, who are you, youre not really a wanted criminal, are you?. Esteban Zaragosa held her head, his thin lips curved and asked, If I were really a wanted criminal, would you be afraid? Yes! answered Dulcina Calvo with sincerity. Dulcina Calvos eyes were spinning in her arms, her mind still thinking about that whole Fraco Mato thing. What if Fraco Mato sues us?. She wasnt as brave as he was, she was still afraid of going to jail and losing her job, and she was about to graduate, it was a critical time, if she got in trouble, would her life be ruined? Esteban Zaragosa kissed her on the forehead and said softly, Ill take care of this, dont worry. A colleague passed around her and Dulcina Calvo hurriedly pulled Esteban Zaragosa aside. The colleagues did not know they were in love. If they knew, they would haveughed at her. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her little face, which was burning red, and the smile on his lips deepened. Esteban Zaragosa returned to the practice and ordered one of his doctors to fix Fraco Matos bones. Dr. Avelino was perplexed: Didnt Fraco Mato have a slight fracture in his thigh? Why did he suddenly break his hand too?. Dulcina Calvo smiled awkwardly and said, Dr. Avelino, go on, dont keep the patient waiting, he seems to be quite badly injured, so take him well. But Esteban Zaragosa, who was sitting in his armchair, said: Theres no hurry, its bad, let it hurt a little more, dont let it die. Dr. Avelino: Dulcina Calvo: This man, he is so bad! After Dr. Avelino ran off to get the bones, Dulcina Calvo surreptitiously tried to follow her as well, but was stopped by Esteban Zaragosa. Where to? I Im going to see how Dr. Avelino is doing with fixing Fraco Matos bones. Dulcina Calvo said with a satisfied smile. Arent you afraid hell get his right hand back and turn on you again? I dont think he dares to do it to me now, I kicked him hard. Dulcina Calvo remembered the kick and still felt a small pang, if she had really crippled Fraco Mato and cut him off, the Van family would not have let her go! Esteban Zaragosa took a look at Dulcina Calvos little body, but she was strong, but not very strong, so she would have been killed in a second if she had encountered a criminal. Do you have ns for this weekend?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Im meeting a ssmate to go shopping. Shopping? Thats kind of boring. tten it. Esteban Zaragosas thin lips spat out two words. Dulcina Calvo immediately said no, Why? I just finished my thesis and Im free to rx, I havent gone shopping in years Esteban Zaragosa stood up and walked over, past her, his dark eyes burning into her little face, and said, Your weekend, Im hired. Unwise! But the heartbeat, jumping so fast, for what! What were you taking her to for the weekend? A candlelight dinner? Dulcina Calvo couldnt help but feel like it again, and seeing Esteban Zaragosa leaving the office, she turned around and asked, Where are you going? The vice president just sent me a WhatsApp, Im on my way. Big deal! Dulcina Calvos face sank: Iming with you!. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her suspiciously and said with a slight smile, Do you want to go with me and get scolded? But this, this is my fault, you cant carry the me alone, Im part of it. It was all a thought for him. The man raised his hand and stroked her little head, Dont worry, be good. Dulcina Calvo froze. Esteban Zaragosa had already turned around and was heading towards the vice-presidents office at a steady pace. Dulcina Calvo rubbed her head where he had touched her and looked back, but couldnt resist following him. If the vice-president had fired Esteban Zaragosa, she would also resign! The office of the vice president. Before Esteban Zaragosa arrived, the vice dean had prepared coffee and was waiting for Esteban Zaragosa. Dr. Esteban,e, sit down here. Esteban Zaragosa nodded slightly and sat down on the sofa. The vice-president said with a smile, Dr. Esteban, have a coffee. Esteban Zaragosa was not in the mood and spoke up: What did the vice-president want from me, tell me directly. This just now my nephew didnt know anything and provoked that apprentice of yours, dont be offended, hes used to being naughty and hasnt grown up, dont take it personally with him. Fraco Mato had just called him in a rage, saying that he wanted to sue Esteban Zaragosa and his student Dulcina Calvo, and he almost died of anger. Fraco Mato was young and ignorant, he didnt know who Esteban Zaragosa was and didnt want to mess with anyone but Esteban Zaragosa! This hospital is owned by none other than Esteban Zaragosa! As to why Esteban Zaragosa had toe to the hospital as a junior director, I could not understand, and Esteban Zaragosa had instructed the hospital management not to reveal his identity, nor reveal his identity to anyone. Esteban Zaragosa curved his lips and scoffed, Hasnt he grown up, almost thirty years and he still hasnt grown up? The vice president loves this nephew very much and he still treats him like a three-year-old child. The mans voice was cold and hard, and the depths of his eyes were even more somber. The vice president shivered and said with a forced smile, Ill teach him a good lessonter! Dont take it personally, dont bother him! Ill take him to apologize to you and Dr. Dulcinater. Tell him that if he ever touches Dulcina Calvo again, I will make him regret it for the rest of his life. Dulcina Calvo walked to the door of the vice presidents office. I didnt hear much even when I was in the doorway, only that the office was very soundproof. She was about to approach when the office door was pushed open, hitting her squarely in the head. Oooooh! Esteban Zaragosa was stunned and approached her with a frown, Why are you staying here, youve stuck it to yourself?. Dulcina Calvos little hand covered her head, but without caring about the pain on her forehead, she asked urgently: Did the vice-president scold you? Is he going to expel you? Ill tell him that I beat up Fraco Mato and that you had nothing to do with it. She was about to rush in when Esteban Zaragosa pulled her back. Chapter 406: Mrs. Rouco begins to take charge …… The vice president came out of his office and when he saw Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo at the door he said with a quick smile: Dr. Dulcina, dont be angry with my nephew Fraco Mato for having offended you today, Ill teach him a lessonter! This brat! Hes just looking for a fight. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened in disbelief, the vice president had apologized to her for not kicking them! Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvos hand and opened her mouth slightly, Lets go. Dulcina Calvo did not forget to bow politely to the vice-president: Dean, then well go first!. Okay, okay, lets go. Back in the office, Dulcina Calvo asked curiously, How did you manage to convince the vice president? In fact, he turned to us!. Esteban Zaragosa analyzed, The incident itself was Fraco Matos fault, and if we go after him, Fraco Mato wont feel any better, and the Vice President is afraid of trouble, so of course he wants to make a fuss. Oh too. but that Fraco Mato! I wish I could give him a big fat beating! Give him a whack on the head of a pig! Esteban Zaragosa lowered his eyes and looked at the little womans swollen fist, only to find it adorable. The man hooked his thin lips and said lightly, If you really want to do that, when he gets out of the hospital, Ill have someone meet him in the alley and monk him for as long as you want. So, forget it! Lets not do anything that is illegal. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, a little flustered, and unconsciously tilted her head to look at Esteban Zaragosa and asked quietly, Youre not really a gangster, are you? What do you think, that a gangster looks like me?. Dulcina Calvo stared at the mans handsome features and shook her head, under the impression that gangsters were supposed to have big gold chains and little watches and flowered shirts and tight pants and bean shoes. The man in front of him, on the other hand, had a noble and clean air to the extreme, like a walking coat rack of a male model, and in no way looked like a person of high society. Dulcina Calvo snorted at him, Even though youre my boyfriend, I dont feel like I know you at all. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her gently, Theres plenty of time to get to know me, but if youre worried about me doing illegal things on a regr basis, theres no need. I never do anything illegal. Adn Rouco receives a call from Esteban Zaragosa after work. The sample you sent contains mifepristone. Adn Rouco frowns slightly, What is mifepristone?. Esteban Zaragosa: Mifepristone is the main ingredient of the abortion pill, which induces abortion at a rate of up to ny percent. The Rouco family mansion. Adn Rouco arrives home without Estre Berrocal and Paulita. Where are Estre and Paulita? Felipa said, The woman and the driver have gone to pick up Paulita and have not yet returned. Adn Rouco emitted a slight hmm and looked at his wristwatch. Olivia Montes was back with Dante. Olivia Montes smiled, Adam is leaving early today. Dante shouted uncle and Adn Rouco stroked his head and said, Dante, go y by yourself while I have to tell your mother something. Yes! When Dante had left, Olivia Montes looked at him and asked, What do you want to say to me?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Adn Roucos eyes suddenly zed over, dark eyes staring coldly at her, and Olivia Montes was startled. Can you, can you see with your eyes yet? I just recovered. Olivia Montes blushed slightly, Did he just, did he just recover? Howe you havent told us either, Dad, Dad doesnt know yet, does he?. Adn Rouco didnt seem to have the patience to y Tai Chi with her and got straight to the point: Sister-inw, I tolerated you addressing Estre for a while, as long as you didnt do anything out of the ordinary, I turned a blind eye, but that was only because, when big brother was dying, he grabbed my hand and told me over and over again to take good care of you and not to treat you badly mother and son. Olivia Montes swallowed saliva and her voice trembled slightly, Adam? you, what do you mean by that all of a sudden?. Adam Roucos voice was cold and stern: Yesterday I saw you drug Estres snack with my own eyes, and I have discovered that you drugged her with abortifacients. So what do you have to say in your defense?. Olivia Montes clenched her fists tightly, I have nothing to ke. Adn Rouco didnt seem to care to say anything else to him, turned his back on him, pulled the tie around his neck and said in an indifferent voice: Get out of the Rouco family. Olivia Montes flinched, her fingertips digging into his palm, her face instantly bloodied. Are you kicking me out for Estre Berrocal? Its just an offer, and if you dont take it, dont me me for kicking you out. With those cold words, the man went straight upstairs. Olivia Montes looked at the cold back of Adn Rouco, her vision blurred, she closed her eyes tightly and took a deep breath, chills ran through her body! Adam Rouco was really going to throw her out! In the courtyard, the sound of an engine was heard, followed by the cheerful voices of Estre Berrocal and Paulita. Olivia Montes hurriedly wiped her eyes and adjusted her emotions, she could be down and listless, but never in front of Estre Berrocal! During dinner, Olivia Montes took it upon herself to raise the issue of the move with the old man. The old man was puzzled, Why do you want to move if you are well? Its not convenient for you to move out and take care of Dante. Dante, who was sitting next to Olivia Montes, pleaded, Mom, dont move, okay? Olivia Montes heart ached at the thought of seeing Dante less often. Unconsciously she looked at Adn Rouco, hoping he would give in, let her go this time for old times sake, but the man paid her no attention, not even a nce. Estre Berrocal would like Olivia Montes to move out, but from Dantes point of view, she would feel even more lonely if she left. Adn Rouco, who had remained silent, suddenly looked up and spoke: Dad, since your sister-inw wants to move out, you should stop holding her back, she has her own life and in the Rouco family we cant keep getting in her way, her older brother left years ago and her sister-inw is still young, she also needs to be independent. At these words, Olivia Montes blushed ashenly. Adam Roucos meaning was clear, the implication was that she could still remarry and that she should not remain in the Rouco family any longer. And Mr. Rouco, thinking that Olivia Montes had such thoughts, was naturally not in a position to hold her; after all, Oscar had been gone for so many years, and she wanted to meet him again, and Mr. Rouco certainly had no objection. If you miss Dante, you cane home and stay with her whenever you want, and if Dante misses his mom, you cane and stay with her for a few days. Its convenient to move, but its still in the same town. Olivia Montes nodded desultorily and lowered her face, holding back tears for a long moment. By the end of the night, Estre Berrocal had finished her shower and climbed into bed. Adn Rouco was leaning over the bed reading newspapers and came over and said, Do you think your sister-inw is acting strangely today? She actually wants to move out. Maybe she has someone in mind? It does seem inconvenient for her to live in The Rouco family. Estre Berrocal frowned and said, I dont believe it, shes still in love with you, how can she be in love with someone else?. Persistent love? Adn Rouco put down his papers, turned around and leaned over her, ran his big hands through her hair and said, Mrs. Rouco, you dont put abel on me. I had never felt affection for Olivia Montes beyond that of a family member. It just seems strange to me, very strange. Estre Berrocal was still thinking about the matter when Adn Rouco said to her in a light voice: You should be the happiest when she leaves, you dont care why she leaves, shes gone and theres no one in this house who will go against you. Estre Berrocalughed: Its true, we are finally going to be in charge! She stretched out her arm symbolically, but Adn Rouco grabbed it with his hand and the man looked at her with ardor: Master? Why didnt you tell me before that you wanted to be the master, I would have done what you wanted. Hmm? Estre Berrocal was confused, and before she knew what she wanted to say, Adn Rouco had lifted her up and was on top of her. Chapter 407: What do you want me to do to you? This way, in the hospital. Esteban Zaragosa finished changing for his shift and came out of the office to see Dulcina Calvo crouched to the side waiting for him with her little head on her back and her school bag. Lets go. The man held out his hand and Dulcina Calvo stood up and looked at him with some trepidation. Esteban Zaragosa saw her motionless and frowned slightly, Whats wrong?. I Am I really going to stay at your house tonight?. When she had bent down to wait for him earlier, she had rethought it and decided that it wasnt quite right, even though they had established their rtionship as boyfriend and girlfriend, they hadnt gotten to that point after all. Besides, she didnt want Esteban Zaragosa to think she was just some random girl who could spend the night with him. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her, his gaze light and subdued but soft and provocative, I dont want to be alone tomorrow Saturday, and besides, you stay again and Ill pick you up tomorrow. Me, I can take the subway to your house in the morning by myself. Esteban Zaragosa pulled her straight by the strap of her school bag and moved to pull it off with a strong gesture, Its not convenient. Dulcina Calvo stumbled after him, Esteban Zaragosa dragged her by the strap of her school bag and simply dragged her in his arms, half dragging, half carrying her straight out. Dulcina Calvos face turned red and her teary eyes rolled as she looked around, Ah this is a hospital! Were going to be seen by a lot of people! I can walk alone! Let go of me But the man didnt care, his look was even a little arrogant: Whats wrong with seeing, I cant see anyone? The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched: Is it bad that Im the one who wont show? Esteban Zaragosa was in a good mood and the corners of his lips curled up, but he did not let go. Dulcina Calvo clung to her small book bag until she was pushed into the passenger seat with her head in her hands. Esteban Zaragosa got into the car and couldnt help but look at her with a mousy expression. The man leaned over to buckle her seat belt and Dulcina Calvo immediately put her hand against him defensively. What are you doing! What do you want me to do to you? Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow, his dark eyes gazing at her yfully, mocking the nude.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. How would I know what you intend! Dont worry about repercussions! This is in front of a hospital! Esteban Zaragosa reached out, without moving to pull the seat belt and buckle her in, while blowing hot air into her ear. I want Dulcina Calvo blushed up to her ears, Mmmmmm He took a step back and pushed his small hands against Esteban Zaragosas face, No good! Esteban Zaragosas eyes blinked mockingly until Dulcina Calvo heard the sound of the seat belt key being inserted into the slot and froze for a few seconds, looking up, her clear, watery eyes met Esteban Zaragosas deep gaze. The mans long fingers stroked his forehead, What are you thinking, give me your backpack. oh. Esteban Zaragosa took his school bag and threw it straight into the back seat. Dulcina Calvo warned him: Watch out! I have aputer in my backpack. Youll get a new one if it breaks. Dulcina Calvo grunted, Its a great thing to be rich. Theres nothing great about being rich. But being super rich is great. This, however, Esteban Zaragosa did not say, not wanting to scare her before her time. Dulcina Calvo said, I still have my thesis on thatputer, and today my tutor told me she had to check my thesis and called me, so annoying, I have to fix it tonight. He leaned against the car window with a sullen look on his face and muttered, Revising a thesis is the worst pain in the world, and having to check the weight rate Esteban Zaragosa did not answer her question, just raised his hand and rubbed her head, asking as he drove, What do you want to eat tonight? Dulcina Calvo leaned her head to the side of the window and sighed deliberately, I dont feel like it, I dont want to eat. She wanted to pretend more if it would do any good, she had changed her thesis so many times that she could not approve it, if Esteban Zaragosa did it for her emmm. Esteban Zaragosa gave her a sidelong nce and cowered like an aggrieved little mouse. Isnt it just a paper change? Ill help you change it when we get home after dinner. Dulcina Calvo came back to life immediately! Youre serious! She looked at him expectantly. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her a little and gave a faint hmm. Dulcina Calvo was in the mood to talk about food: Lets go out for hot and spicy food tonight! Its been a long time since Ive eaten hot and spicy food!. Hot and spicy? Esteban Zaragosa frowned. That thing, could it be eaten? Dulcina Calvo dragged Esteban Zaragosa, with great enthusiasm, to a regr bistro for hot and spicy food. Esteban Zaragosa made a face of disgust and, when he sat down, he saw that there was still grease and grime on the table that had not been cleaned. As a physician, you have a big cleanliness problem. Dulcina Calvo, who had no problem with cleanliness, pulled out some sheets of tissue paper and wiped the table for him, her big eyes smiling like crescent moons. Eat dirty, grow meat, dont worry too much about these details. Esteban Zaragosa: Dulcina Calvo asked for a lot of things. What are you going to eat? Come and choose your dish. Esteban Zaragosa didnt bother to ask: Same thing. Dulcina Calvo smiles and says to the owner: Two of the same! Ill have mine with extra chili. Well, sit down for a while! Dulcina Calvo went to the vending machine next door to get another drink, What would you like to drink, mentor?. Esteban Zaragosa scanned it: I dont drink. Okay then, Im going to get a Coke. Dulcina Calvo returned with a bottle of Coca-C. Esteban Zaragosa held out his hand and Dulcina Calvo froze and said, I thought you didnt want to drink. If you want, Ill bring you another one. The man had already taken the Coke from her hand, and with long, strong fingers, he ripped the lid off the can, which made an effervescent sound as Esteban Zaragosa handed the opened Coke back to Dulcina Calvo. I can open it. It was not so delicate, it was quite strong. The man was extraordinarily arrogant: I know, I just like to open easy cans, dont I?. Dulcina Calvo rolled her eyes twice as she sucked on her coke through a straw, casting a couple of furtive nces at the noble man who wasnt toofortable in this environment and seemed a bit annoyed. If he was in a bad mood, he wouldnt change his role and that would be the end of it. Dulcina Calvo moved her small stool and, silently, moved a little closer to him, until she was very close to him He bit into his straw and whispered, When I buy mineral water in the future, youll unscrew it for me too, okay? After a few seconds, Esteban Zaragosa emitted a soft nasal hum in response. Dulcina Calvo smiled a little and stole a few nces at the side of his face; he didnt seem too hard to cajole. When the hot and spicy food arrived, Dulcina Calvo ate it with relish, her mouth red and flushed. Esteban Zaragosa, who wasnt very interested in this kind of thing, took a few bites, which didnt taste bad but definitely didnt smell that good. Dulcina Calvo especially liked the gluten buns in the spicy pot, which Esteban Zaragosa naturally noticed as he continued to fish things out of his bowl. The man fished the gluten bun from his own bowl into hers. Dulcina Calvos heart warmed, but she also saw that he hadnt moved much and said, Tomorrow we go to a big dinner and eat whatever you want! Like that expensive, authentic French food, Japanese food? Esteban Zaragosa lowered his gaze, his eyes looked with tenderness and affection at the girl who was eating picante with her head down, as if her heart was full of something, very hot, very hot. Chapter 408: In reality, it is possible to intimidate After eating the picante, Esteban Zaragosa takes Dulcina Calvo to the supermarket. Dulcina Calvo is curious: Why are we going to the supermarket? Havent you eaten enough? Do we have to cook at home?. Theres no food in the fridge at home, no breakfast tomorrow morning and we may not go out until the afternoon, so we may have to cook for lunch as well. Dulcina Calvoplimented him: You are very regr, if it were me I would order takeout at home on a Saturday, I dont bother to cook. The man said in a serious tone, Takeout is bad for your health, dont eat it anymore. Dulcina Calvo looked down and buckled her seat belt as she muttered, Its easier to order takeout, my housemate, Eleanora Pe?a, is usually away on weekends, and if I cook alone, I cant finish the meal and I have to wash the pots and pans afterwards, so its a hassle. Come eat with me on weekends. Dulcina Calvo replied nonchntly, Well, Ille to dinner on weekends if you dont call me. Esteban Zaragosas mood was increasingly cheerful. When they got to the supermarket, they bought a lot of food and things to cook. Esteban Zaragosa dragged her back to the kitchenware section. What are you doing here? Buy slippers for yourself and a toothbrush. Dulcina Calvo: I was not nning to sleep at home But Dulcina Calvo wouldnt dare to say that, save her life, her virginity or whatever it doesnt matter. The apartment to which Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo is in the center of the city, not arge apartment, but a bachelor apartment, also suitable for a small couple. As soon as Dulcina Calvo entered, she was suddenly pushed from behind and, startled, was pressed against the wall. In the darkness of the room, with no lights on, Dulcina Calvos watery eyes widened and stared at the man in front of her in the dimmest light. What, what? The mans response was direct: I want a kiss. Esteban Zaragosas voice was maic, deep and damn charming . Was it just a kiss? She made no sound, a vague mmm, and he was already lowering his head, his big hands on her hips, gathering her against the wall, the perfect height for a kiss. Dulcina Calvo wrapped her small arms around his neck and intertwined them for a long time, until Esteban Zaragosa let go when she struggled to exhale. The kiss, very hot, even a little uncontrolled. Esteban Zaragosa pressed his forehead against hers and sighed lightly, Less spicy next time. Hmm? Dulcina Calvo was confused by the kiss, not understanding why she was suddenly on the subject. Its not good for the stomach and, with the kiss, it doesnt feel very good, its a little spicy. In the darkness, his face, red and dripping! All he cared about was that the kiss was a little spicy, right! The thing is, she even replied in a particrly faint whisper, Then Ill eat and brush my teethter, and you can kiss me again Aaaaaaaaahhhh, who was that person talking a moment ago, it must not be her! In the silence, Esteban Zaragosa let out a softugh and kissed her again, his voice muffled, Good. When Esteban Zaragosa finished showering, he saw Dulcina Calvo lying in front of herputer with her head propped up reading her newspaper. He walked over to her, wrapped his long arms around her small body, leaned over theputer screen and asked, Do you want fruit? Ill cut it. Ill cut the fruit and you can help me with my paper, okay?. Dulcina Calvo felt embarrassed when she finished. Esteban Zaragosa did not tease her anymore, but merely looked down and kissed the top of her hair and said, Go take a shower while I help you with your paper. Dulcina Calvo was so happy that she got up and gave him the seat: Sit down and do it, Im going to take a shower dont do it too well, Im afraid my guardian will find out, as long as I pass! When Dulcina Calvo went to take a shower, Esteban Zaragosa sat down at hisputer and skim-read his work. It was very poorly written, I could not pass. He merely erased some useless bits and pieces and tapped his long fingers on the keyboard with ease. Dulcina Calvo finished her shower and ran to the kitchen to cut more fruit and bring a te of fruit to offer. How did you do with the change? She had just put the te of fruit in her hand when Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her by the arm and pulled her to sit on hisp. His long arms went around her and he lowered his head slightly to rub his chin against her soft, freshly washed and dried hair. Almost there. Dulcina Calvo was in no mood to think about her thesis, sitting in his arms with him holding her like this, her heart was about to burst. That, Ill get up first, so you cant touch the keyboard. Dont move. The man had no intention of letting go of her, eyes fixed on the screen, but ordered, Give me a piece of fruit. Oh. Dulcina Calvo took the fork in her small hand and brought a piece of apple to his lips, Esteban Zaragosa opened his mouth and ate it, and Dulcina Calvo just blushed when it became clear that he hadnt even looked at her the whole time. It is so incredible Esteban Zaragosas slightly cool cheek brushed against her warm little face as he tapped his essay and asked, not caring much, Warm? Its not hot, its fine! But your face is hot. Esteban Zaragosa even brought a hand to his forehead and touched it. Dulcina Calvo: She asked quietly, Can I stop sitting on yourp?.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Hmm? Esteban Zaragosa did not seem to listen. She closed her mouth in silence. Esteban Zaragosa quickly corrected the paper, put it away and suddenly lifted it across the room, and Dulcina Calvo was momentarily taken off guard and startled. Arent you going to fix the paper? Ive fixed it, now its time to go to bed. Esteban Zaragosa carried her in his arms to the big bed. Dulcina Calvo became even more nervous: That, that Im going to sleep on the couch. The man had already ced her on therge bed, the sheets and cover were in the gray range, a very minimalist style, and at first nce it was a bed where men slept. Esteban Zaragosa took her with him to bed and covered her with the sheets, Sleep here, dont run away. The mansrge hands firmly encircled her waist. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened and she looked around, not daring to look at the man standing next to her. Esteban Zaragosa, asleep on his side, looked at her soft little white face and suddenly called out to her, Dear. huh? Get some sleep and let me hold you. Dulcina Calvo hesitated: isnt that good? Esteban Zaragosa just stared at her, with a look that made her shudder, a look that seemed to say: what is not good. Dulcina Calvo approached cautiously, and came closer, until she was almost at his side, when Esteban Zaragosa, who could bear the torture no longer, suddenly rolled over and chained her underneath. Dulcina Calvo was terrified, her eyshes, like little fans, trembled rapidly. Was it really necessary? As the mans thin lips, about to fall, she closed her eyes, her teeth biting her lips in a death-defying gesture. Esteban Zaragosa wanted to intimidate her, but she resisted. She went downstairs and just turned off the light, and Dulcina Calvo slowly opened her eyes, her small hands clutching the sheets, a little confused. Are you asleep? The man responded flippantly, Well, no more bullying. Later, more time together, she didnt seem to have her heart full of him yet. Dulcina Calvo pulled the covers over her face, looked up at the ceiling, rolled her eyes and said, Actually its okay to bully. Ah the person who just spoke, that was it, cheeky, not her anyway. What did you say? no, no well Honey, I heard you. Oooooooh Chapter 409: Oops! High energy ahead! Early in the morning, La Vi Rouco. Estre Berrocal does not want to go back to wallowing after living a night of wallowing and being the teacher Adam Rouco is a total punk! I didnt know he was a beast underneath all that decency! Estre Berrocal woke up when Adn Rouco had already gotten up, but the heat was still very intense under the sheets and she blushed As she lifted the sheets and climbed out of bed, her legs went limp and her neck flushed at the thought ofst nights image. Damned Adn Rouco! Estre Berrocal washed up and ran downstairs to settle the score with Adn Rouco, only to see that Olivia Montes was already packing her bags to leave La familia Rouco. I didnt expect Olivia Montes to leave La familia Rouco so soon.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Felipa was preparing breakfast, Adn Rouco was nowhere to be seen, and Estre Berrocal, seeing her packing alone, said: Let me help you. But before her hand could touch her luggage, Olivia Montes pushed it away. No need to y nice! Estre Berrocal frowned, she knew Olivia Montes had always hated her, but she didnt expect Olivia Montes to be so angry so early in the day! What are you yelling at me for if you wont let me help you say a word. She hadnt been able to stand still, but if she hadnt been pushed, she would have hit the table. Olivia Montes threw down her things and looked at her coldly: Estre Berrocal, if you hadnt whispered in front of Adn, would I have had to leave La familia Rouco now? Stop pretending with me! You know what I hate most about you? That youre always pretending! You want to steal, but you y innocent, as if you dont know anything, you think Im Adam and you fool me! I tell you, I saw your true face a long time ago. Earlier in the morning, Estre Berrocal was left speechless for a moment when she received a head sermon. I dont want to argue with you. Adn Rouco, who had taken Paulita out to walk her dog, came in from the patio and saw through the floor-to-ceiling window that Estre Berrocal had had a verbal argument with Olivia Montes. Adn Rouco hands Paulita the leash: Take it. Paulita nodded and told the rambunctious lion cub, Dont run, Ill take you to your dog food. Paulita headed for the dog house in the courtyard while Adn Rouco strutted toward the house on his long legs. As soon as the man reached Estre Berrocal, he put hisrge arm around her waist out of habit and asked quietly, Whats wrong with you? Estre Berrocal saidzily: Nothing, Im going to have breakfast. She pushed Adn Roucos hand away and sat down in a chair to eat breakfast. Adn Rouco went to wash his hands and joined her at the table. Olivia Montes packed her bags and dragged her suitcase straight out of the house without greeting them. Estre Berrocal bit into her toast and nced a couple of times out of the corner of her eye, watching Olivia Montes walk away from the patio before speaking. Is she with dynamite at this time of the morning? I saw her packing her suitcase by herself and when I told her I would help her with it, she gave me a shove and lectured me. Adn Rouco looked at her in exasperation and smiled slightly to distract her, I thought you were mad at me. Estre Berrocal pouted and bit into her white toast, Why would I be mad at you? Angry at me for tiring you outst night. ahem! Estre Berrocal took a sip of milk and almost choked. Adn Rouco raised his hand and patted her on the back, and Estre Berrocals face turned red and white. Estre Berrocals face turned red and white. She had expected to take revenge on him, but instead, she had been molested. Estre Berrocal sulked and gorged herself on breakfast. When Paulita returned from the patio, Felipa took her to wash her hands and the little girl came running to have breakfast. Dad, Star, its Saturday and I want to go to the zoo, okay?. Adn Rouco stroked the little girls head: Yes. Estre Berrocal, who was especially sleepy and drowsy and with much less energy with her recent pregnancy, did want to apany Paulita to the zoo, but Why dont you take Paulita with you, Im very sleepytely. Especially now that it is spring, it is easier to have spring sleep. Paulita picked up her spoon and ate her pumpkin porridge, Star are you sure you dont want toe with me and Daddy? The zoo is so much fun and we can go see the open peacocks. Adn Rouco thought it would be better if she didnt go, so he told her, Estre is pregnant and the zoo is too crowded, so it would be bad if we squeezed the little one in her belly. Well, for the little ones safety, Star, youll have to stay home. You can go to the zoo with me and daddyter, after youve had your little darling. Estre Berrocal looked at her sweet, loving daughter and smiled warmly, her heart softening like a sponge, Yes, Mommy will go with youter. Sunlight streamed in through the windows of the Coast City apartment, spilling onto the floor. On the fluffy bed, the girls thin, white arms were exposed outside the covers, with several pale pink hickeys. Dulcina Calvo had slept long and deeply, her whole body was so sore and so full that she felt as if she had been hit by a truck. A vague memory of Esteban Zaragosa stroking her cheeks a couple of times not long ago and asking her in a soft voice what she wanted for breakfast. She grunted twice, hugged the sheets and mumbled something meaningless. If it was specifically about having potato pancakes or pancakes, I couldnt remember. Well damn Esteban Zaragosa how long he had been destroying hisst night Now he felt like wallowing and his limbs were falling off. Dulcina Calvo snuggled under the soft sheets and propped her heavy eyelids open, blushing from flush to neck as she recalled the images ofst night. He foolishly surrendered to The sheets were covered with the strong hormonal smell of men and her little face burned even more. Shey in bed for a while, trying to get up, only to discover that her pajamas had been thrown on the floor by himst night and she didnt know where they had gone, she had only brought one pair of pajamas with her and the clothes she had worn outside yesterday had gotten wet and hadnt been washed. Shit, what was she going to wear now, she was naked under the sheets. I was looking for something to wear when there was a noise at the door, the sound of the door opening. It must have been Esteban Zaragosa, returning from his breakfast shopping. He hurried to hide under the covers. She had not yet thought about how to face him It wasnt right to meet him like this, it was too humiliating. Dulcina Calvo hid under the covers and listened to themotion. Suddenly, footsteps were heard in the hall,ing this way. Dulcina Calvo immediately closes her eyes and pretends to sleep. But the next thing that came was a pleasant young female voice. Esteban! Are you home? Are you home? Are you still asleep at this time of night? Since when did you be a bed-wetter?. Dulcina Calvo, under the sheets, stiffened violently and her face paled instantly. The womans footsteps came closer and closer until the woman pushed open the bedroom door and frowned slightly at the sight of the small lumpy mass under the sheets. Esteban? The woman approached the bed and, with a wave of her hand, lifted the nkets! Dulcina Calvo: Ah-! Dulcina Calvo, still terrified, screamed. Esteban Zaragosa, who had just arrived home with his breakfast, heard the scream, put down the breakfast he had in his hand and hurried over. Whats going on? Esteban Zaragosa immediately saw Dulcina, naked and cowering on the bed, with a pale face and a dark look on her face, he quickly approached her, covered her with the nkets and wrapped her up. Chapter 410: Esteban Zaragosa you can’t lie to me Esteban Zaragosa embraced Dulcina Calvo, who was wrapped in the nket, and shouted to the woman standing watching the show, Get out! udius Belles let out a gasp, his mouth curved in mockery as he red at the girl on the bed and said, Ill expect you for breakfast, I brought it with me. With that, udio Belles walked into the living room with his arms entwined like a proper bride, calm and collected. Esteban Zaragosas face was somber and his voice cold: Close the door!.N?velDrama.Org owns this. udio Belles stepped back and gave him the same cold stare before closing the door tightly. Only when udio Belles had left did Esteban Zaragosa rx and ask the person he was holding in his arms, Did he do something to you? Dulcina Calvo was horrified. What girl wouldnt be horrified if another woman pulled up her sheets after having made love to her boyfriend? It was like a thunderp, surprise or not? Dulcina Calvos face was red and white with a mixture of shame, rage and horror. Many emotions were running through her mind. She red at Esteban Zaragosa and pushed him away with her small hands, Who is she! Dulcina Calvo felt extraordinarily ufortable, the woman who had just looked at her with the same disdain as a random bride. The look, unusually insulting. Esteban Zaragosa hastened to exin: He is my colleague. Dulcina Calvos eyes got even bigger and she shouted with a little cor, Youre a big liar! Ive never met a colleague from our hospital! He shouted, his eyes red as a pissed off rabbit. You go away! Dont touch me! Im going home. He bent down and reached for his clothes, he just wanted to get out of here already! Esteban Zaragosa drew her into his arms and held her restless little body, Shes just a friend of mine, I didnt know she wasing today, she scared you before, lets go find herter and have her apologize. Dulcina Calvo froze: Really, really?. Is she really just a friend? But a womans instinct told Dulcina Calvo that the woman, who liked Esteban Zaragosa, had a contemptuous look full of animosity towards her. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes looked at her, Really, dont cry. The man reached up to wipe away her tears and Dulcina Calvo, biting her lip aggressively, looked at him with teary eyes and choked back a sob, But where were you this morning? I went shopping for breakfast and picked up your favorite potato pancakes. Dulcina Calvo sniffled loudly, her stomach rumbled twice and she frowned slightly, her ears flushed under Esteban Zaragosas gaze. Im hungry Esteban Zaragosa kissed her forehead and said softly, I washed your clothesst night and hung them on the balcony, they should be dry by now, Im going to get them. Dulcina Calvo had not thought that Esteban Zaragosa, with his supernatural appearance, would be doing anyonesundry. The clothes you wear outside can be washed in the washing machine, but your underwear should not be washed by your own hands! Esteban Zaragosa came out of the bedroom and glimpsed udio Belles sitting waiting. Esteban Zaragosas face immediately turned three shades colder: What brings you here? udius Belles raised an eyebrow at him, resting his chin on his hands and looking at him with burning eyes: I missed you, so I came to see you. Esteban Zaragosa frowned, You know what I mean, dont beat around the bush, what are you doing here in La Ciudad Santa?. I said I missed you, to The Holy City you cane but I cant? Why didnt you tell me when you were injured on your mission in Italy? It was my mentor who told me, and you went back to The Holy City without even saying hello, did it ever ur to you that I was worried about you? Esteban Zaragosa ignored her and walked with his long legs to the balcony to pick up his clothes, then said in a cold voice, I am not obliged to inform you of my trip. udio Belles followed him to the balcony, looked behind him and questioned, What do you mean its not mandatory? We are a couple. Esteban Zaragosas eyes sank and he turned to look at her sternly: I warn you, dont talk nonsense!. Im not talking nonsense, were legally married!. udio Belles, youre crazy, thats just a marriage license for the purpose ofpleting a mission to fulfill your mentors requirements! Between us there is no substantial rtionship as husband and wife! udius Belles gritted his teeth and clenched his fists, but said amused, Whatever the reason for your marriage license with me, you must admit that we are legally recognized as husband and wife! Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcinas clothes and held them in his hands, looking at her coldly: The license was obtained in Rome, it was not certified at the embassy and does not count in this country. Besides, take some time and go back to Rome to get divorced. Just for that woman in the room? Weve lived and died together, dodged countless gunshots together, saved each others lives countless times, and now youre going to abandon a partner you were born with for a woman you just met? Esteban Zaragosa took a deep breath, pursed his lips and said seriously: udio Belles, I have said many times that we were partners, but never lovers, much less husband and wife. We had license for the mission, and now it is time to end the rtionship. I dont want to make things worse for my mentor and worry his old man. udio Belles eyes fell on the outfit in his hand, the girls light pinkce panties, clutched in his hand, out of ce, even a littleical. But udio Belles only felt his eyes stinging and scoffed: Why have you hidden yourself in the Holy City and not returned to Italy, but for that woman? And why have you suddenly asked me for a divorce? Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes looked at her sternly, Its none of your business, youd better go back the way you came. I dont think so! Im going to take care of that annoying woman right now. udio Belles eyes grew cold and a murderous look shone under them, a look that Esteban Zaragosa knew very well what it meant. Esteban Zaragosa said, word for word: Touch a hair on Dulcinas head and we will be enemies, udio Belles, if you dare, try. udio Belles heart was shaken. What the hell was he talking about after all the years they had been born and died? To be at odds with her, udio Belles, over a woman who had nothing to do with him? Heh. Thats silly. What had Esteban Zaragosa put in that womans head? Esteban Zaragosa grabbed his clothes and went straight to the bedroom. In the bedroom, Dulcina Calvo was sitting up in bed, her eyes slightly red and dazed. Esteban Zaragosa approached her, sat on the edge of the bed, handed her the clothes and asked in a soft voice, Shall I help you put them on? Dulcina Calvo blushed: No, no. Esteban Zaragosa did not give him any importance, he just told him: Get dressed, clean yourself up and go out for breakfast. He was getting up when a small hand behind him tugged at his sleeve, Didnt you say who that person is? Is she still around? And how did she know where your house was if she was a normal friend, and how did she know the code to the door if I didnt open it for her in the morning. I dont even know the code. Dulcina Calvo whispered a long list of murmurs as Esteban Zaragosa sat back down beside her, his dark eyes staring deeply into her small face. Jealous? Dulcina Calvo was annoyed: Who the hell is he? Why why is he calling you Esteban. Called so intimately, could she be a normal friend? If you dont like it, then I wont let him call you that anymore, okay?. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and twisted her lily-white fingers into a tangle. Then who the hell is she. Esteban Zaragosa you cant lie to me. Chapter 411: Obviously, an old driver! Esteban Zaragosa was half-kneeling on the edge of the bed, Dulcina Calvo was sitting in front of him wrapped in a quilt, her watery eyes looking at him wetly. Esteban Zaragosa took her little hand and said, I dont know how to exin this to you right now, its a littleplicated, but I promise Ill take care of it. Getting loaded? So youre saying that the woman out there, shes really involved with you? I have nothing substantial to do with her. Dulcina Calvos white eyebrow furrowed, . There is no substantial rtionship, so there was an affair?. Honey, Ive only ever had one woman, and it was you. liar. Dulcina Calvo looked at him indignantly. How did I lie to you? Dulcina Calvo justified herself: If Im the only one youve ever had, why why did you do that so well? Its obvious that you have a lot of experience. Youre the one who has had more than one woman, and I regret that!. If there was a regret pill in the world to take, she wouldnt have let Esteban Zaragosa bully herst night. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes bore into her and he finally smiled, cupping her soft little face with his big hand and saying, You conclude that Ive had a lot of women just from the way I actedst night? Dulcina Calvo blushed: Evidently youre an old hand at this. With such sophisticated and skillful movements she must be a veteran driver! Then youve really hurt me, Im clean as a whistle. Hmph, who believes that. So tell me, how did you learn that sophisticated skill if you didnt practice it on women?. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes looked at her for a moment, half serious, half yful. I did a lot of homework before I wanted you, to give you the perfect first time. Cough, cough. Dulcina Calvos eyes went nowhere and her eyes wandered, not daring to look at him anymore. Esteban Zaragosa picked up his clothes and returned to sit beside her, saying patiently, Arent you hungry? Get dressed. I dont want your helpe out and Ill dress myself. Dont move. Esteban Zaragosa helped her dress as if he were caring for a child, and Dulcina Calvos little face was scarlet and her eyes were shy. When she got out of bed, her legs faltered, but Esteban Zaragosa was quick enough to hold her in ce. The man lowered his head and kissed her forehead, whispering an apology in her ear, Its my fault, I got really out of controlst night. Dulcina Calvo hit his shoulder with her small fist and Esteban Zaragosa bent down slightly to lift her across the room. She eximed, Ah, put me down!. But Esteban Zaragosa ignored her and took her to the sink. udio Belles sat in the living room and waited for about half an hour for the two men toe out of the bedroom. During this time, udio Belles was tempted several times to go to the bedroom, grab the girl by the hair and throw her out. However, for the sake of themon good, udio Belles resisted. Esteban Zaragosa put his arm around Dulcina Calvo and walked over to the table, whispering softly, Im going to heat up breakfast. He did not devote a single nce to udio Belles during this process. Dulcina Calvo, naturally, heard udio Belles fists clenching and snapping and looked at the woman with very teary eyes. udio Belles was a beautiful woman, an arrogant and dazzling beauty, and Dulcina Calvo was definitely not as beautiful as her sensual counterpart. Dulcina Calvo felt a little inferior and thought: How can this woman be so well off? Esteban Zaragosa gave udio Belles a stern look and said coldly: If you want to fight, go out and fight, dont get violent in my house. udio Belles: Ha! What, are you afraid of scaring the little sweetheart you hold in your arms? udio Belles has seen many lilitos ncos like this, and he will show Esteban Zaragosa what the real thing looks like! Dulcina Calvos stomach rumbled again and she said awkwardly, Sorry, Im very hungry. It was ten oclock and I hadnt eaten a grain of rice, so I was hungry. Esteban Zaragosa went to heat up breakfast and brought it to him, only to buy a potato pancake, which udio Belles also loved, and when his fork was about to pick it up, Esteban Zaragosas fork got directly in his way. udio Belles: What, I cant eat it? Its not for you to eat. Im going to eat it! In front of Dulcina Calvos eyes, two pairs of forks are fighting fast! There is no weakness on either side!N?velDrama.Org owns this. Dulcina Calvo surreptitiously approached the box of potato pancakes and ate them while her forks struggled. I was too hungry and I wasnt going to eat alone. udio Belles was finally defeated and his fork was knocked off the table by Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo had almostpletely finished the potato pancakes. udio Belles, at his best, bit into the bread he had bought, looked at Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo, and nibbled indignantly! Esteban Zaragosa warms up a ss of milk and gives it to Dulcina Calvo: Drink it. udio Belles reached out and asked for one too: Where is mine?. Do you want to drink it yourself, dont you have hands?. udio Belles lungs burst with rage: Esteban Zaragosa, dont be a bully!. Dulcina Calvo didnt take it lightly either, the woman had been bothering them since morning and now she was also on fire. Hes my boyfriend, its only fair that he warms my milk, and who are you to give him the right to warm yours? Besides, you have to be self-aware, you came uninvited and disturbed us all morning and not only did you not apologize but you went ahead udio Belles eyes narrowed as he interrupted Dulcina Calvo: Is he your boyfriend? Well, Im going to tell you something else too, him! Hes my husband! Esteban Zaragosa scolded: udio Belles, shut up!. Dulcina Calvo choked on her milk and coughed violently, her face reddening as she stared incredulously at udio Belles, What did you say? udio Belles raised his lips and smiled triumphantly, Do I have to repeat that Esteban Zaragosa is my spouse on my marriage certificate? Dulcina Calvo stood up suddenly and looked at Esteban Zaragosa with a pale face. Are you telling the truth? Was Esteban Zaragosa already married? Did he already have a wife? No it isnt! udio Belles threw the marriage certificate on the table! If you dont believe me, take a look, take a good look at the man in it, who he really is. I dont think hes a stranger to you. Dulcina Calvo swallowed saliva, her watery eyes falling on the marriage certificate. Po Esteban Zaragosa followed his gaze and also rested on the marriage certificate. Dulcina Calvo picked up the marriage certificate, tears falling on it, thickening the paper, bit her lip, staring at Esteban Zaragosa and asked: You say shes not your wife, but in this marriage certificate, its clear that its you and her. Esteban Zaragosa, if you are married, why do you want to mess with me. You said you only had me you liar!. Dulcina Calvo pped the marriage certificate in Esteban Zaragosas face and ran away crying. Dulcina! Esteban Zaragosa gritted his teeth, his face was horribly grim, he looked at udio Belles with stern eyes and threw the marriage certificate at him! udio Belles, are you satisfied? Satisfied, of course Im satisfied! Esteban, I dont mind you ying with women, but dont forget youre married! Esteban Zaragosa wrung udio Belles neck with hisrge hand: I want to strangle you right now! Youre going to kill me! Im telling you! If you dont strangle me! I wont divorce you! Crazy! Esteban Zaragosa was so angry with her that he threw her out on the street! Fearful that something might happen to Dulcina, he quickly threw her out! Chapter 412: Heartbreaker Escapes Dulcina Calvo ran out of her apartment in Ciudad de Costa crying and crossed the road in disarray, being about to be hit by a car. Luckily, Esteban Zaragosa reached her just in time and pulled her into a protective embrace. The white van stopped and cursed, You dont have eyes, dammit! Drop dead if you want to! Dont be a pain in the ass on the street. Esteban Zaragosa red at the cars owner with a sharp look and, realizing that he was not to be trifled with, walked away in anger. Dulcina Calvo shoved him away, her eyes full of disgust at him. Get off me! Dont touch me, Esteban Zaragosa, you bastard! You have a wife, why do you want to mess with me?. Not only did he provoke her, he slept with her! Dulcina Calvo was trembling with rage, her heart felt as if a knife had been thrust hard into it, and it was breaking and bleeding by the minute. Esteban Zaragosa let himself be scolded: Dear, I am not actually married to her. Esteban Zaragosa, Im not going to believe anything you say now! Thats called cheating, you know, Im a good girl too, Im not going to be a mistress, what happenedst night, and before, lets pretend we were wrong, please donte looking for me in the future, Im not going to be a third party! Dulcina Calvo bit her little lip, tears rolling down her face, and stubbornly turned her head and walked away. Esteban Zaragosa stood still, took a deep breath and raised his hand to squeeze his forehead bone. Damn it, udio Belles had really killed him! Esteban Zaragosa looked at the little womans back, but could not let go and, with long legs, went after her again. Ill take you home. Dulcina Calvo pushed his hand away: Dont touch me! Youre a married man! Please, Mr. Esteban, take care of the repercussions!. His eyes were red, filled with rage, anger, anguish and heartache Esteban Zaragosa felt helpless, his heart felt like it was being punched hard, a dull ache, Fine, I wont touch you, but I dont feelfortable with you in this state, I have to see you at home. The state Im in is none of your business! Dulcina Calvo wiped her tears with her small hands and buried her head in front of her. But Esteban Zaragosa kept following her and she had to call a friend. She didnt know who to call, but there were colleagues at the hospital who were close to her, but they also knew Esteban Zaragosa, and it wouldnt be good for anyone if the story went viral. Star, where are you, can youe and get me?. Estre Berrocal was about to go to bed when she received the call, but when she heard Dulcina Calvo crying on the other end of the line, she got worried and, without asking, asked for Dulcina Calvos location, called her driver and they went together. Half an hourter, Estre Berrocal picked up Dulcina Calvo. Estre Berrocal sat down in the car, rolled down the window and said to Esteban Zaragosa, who was outside the window: Dr. Esteban, then we will go first. Dulcina Calvo was anxious and choked out, Lets go. I really didnt want to see him again for a second. This big liar! Cheating her out of her feelings! Estre Berrocal looked at Dulcina Calvo and then at Esteban Zaragosa, and the scales of her heart, finally tipping in Dulcina Calvos favor, said to the chauffeur, Facundo Montes, go away. Yes, maam. In the car, Dulcina Calvo grabbed a pack of tissues and continued crying and blowing her nose, which was red. Estre Berrocal calmed her down: Dulcina, dont cry, your eyes are swollen. Dulcina Calvos small mouth ttened, But its hard for me how could I have been so stupid so stupid Estre I want to strangle myself right now!Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Whats up Esteban Zaragosa has harassed you? Dulcina Calvo pursed her lips and remained silent, tears streaming down her face. Estre Berrocal asked coyly, If its Esteban Zaragosa who bullies you, shall I ask Adn to teach him a lesson from you? Star, I want to sue him! sue him? What was the deepest hatred to sue him? Dulcina Calvo cried with special sadness: He cheated on me! He has a wife! Why didnt anyone tell me he was married! Estre Why did he make fun of my feelings? Im so ufortable now ufortable that I can hardly breathe She snorted, pitifully, and Estre Berrocal, of course, felt sorry for her, but was even more surprised. Could I be wrong about this How can Esteban Zaragosa be married? Adam is his best friend, but Adam didnt mention that he was married. If Adam knew, he would have asked me to remind him. Today today I was humiliated to the core. His wife his wife came to the house to catch me in adultery and I didnt even know I was his wife and I used his wife of molesting us, I was so stupid, how could I be so stupid? What, is your wife here? Dulcina Calvo told the whole story and Estre Berrocal was furious. I thought Esteban Zaragosa was a decent man, but I didnt expect such excesses! How could you have deceived him! How can you be so shameless when you are already married! Dulcina Calvo was heartbroken and wiped her tears as she said: How can my life be so miserable? Its okay for that scum Chijun to cheat on me, but now this Esteban Zaragosa yes hes married! Woooooooooooooo Dulcina Calvo buried herself in Estre Berrocals arms, snotting and crying. Estre Berrocal also felt sorry for her: What a scum! Dont ever have contact with him again. But what can you do about feelings that have cheated you? On the Coast City floor. udio Belles looks at the shoe cab in the entryway, where a pair of dark mens slippers sits next to a pair of light pink bunny-eared slippers. In the bathroom, the toilet sses, a couple of them, even the toothbrush. Heh, still hell, was Esteban Zaragosa really in love with that girl? A couple of cups such a childish thing to do along? Esteban Zaragosa is a tough guy who licked blood at gunpoint, when would he ever do something so boring and uninteresting with a girl? Next to the television, there were a few romantic movies, the cheesy kind, which is not Esteban Zaragosas usual style or taste, and probably what the woman wanted to see. But these are not the things that irritate udio Belles the most. What caught her attention most was the small, dried, bloody flower on the sheets of the dark bedroom bed. Oh, Esteban Zaragosa had yed with a chick! What, was he going to take responsibility for that woman? Soon Esteban Zaragosa returned from the outside. His face was cold and his eyes were wild. udius Belles leaned against the doorframe with his arms raised in the air and sneered, What, are you sad you didnt get your heart back? Esteban Zaragosas gaze was cold and metallic, very cold and chilling: udio Belles, you better get out of here now, or I cant guarantee that I wont get angry when I see your face and end your little life. Go on, Ive chased away your heartthrob, you kill me, and look at you now, hiding in The Holy City, ying the vulgar doctor, just to chase a woman. Fuck you. udio Belles gritted his teeth and deliberately provoked her: Does she know who you are? If she knew who you were, would she want to be with you? Theres no way to live like a normal person when youre in a precarious situation like ours! The only thing you can do is stay with me. Is it all said and done? udio Belles raised an eyebrow, Yes, Ive said enough, by the way, I forgot to tell you that this time I came to The Holy City because my guardian asked me to find you and tell you to return to Rome as soon as possible and not to stay here, wasting your energies on childish loves! udio Belles brushed him with sarcastic provocation: That girl, where did you buy her? Tastes good, doesnt it? Have enough fun then Chapter 413: Mr. Adam’s will to live BOOM! Esteban Zaragosa hit udio Belles, hard, in the face. Blood spurted from the corner of udio Belles mouth when he punched him, so hard he almost felt his teeth fall out! He was angry, wasnt he? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her coldly: I dont punch women, but udio Belles, you really stepped on my feet!. udius Belles licked the blood from his teeth, his gaze fixed on him, The bottom line? Since when is your bottom a woman? How many days have you known her? What matters is the brother or the woman. If you had the self-awareness to put yourself in the position of a brother, I wouldnt have punched you today. udio Belles, I have never seen you as a woman, so I advise you to stop being paranoid. udio Belles fists clenched and snapped as she was thrown off the floor. He made a call directly. Check, Dulcina Calvo, I want everything about her! Esteban Zaragosa re-entered the bedroom, his pupils narrowing as his eyes fell on the small, dark red flower in the center of the bedspread. She sat on the edge of the bed and reached up to press her temples, her mind, filled with the crying girl. The night before he had possessed her for the first time in her innocence, and the next morning udius Belles hade to stir things up. The first few times he had lied to her, telling her that she had been skin to skin with him and that he couldnt cheat on her. Dulcina was innocent and had always thought he had given it to her a long time ago.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Dulcina was a good girl and he had always known that good girls dont get involved with a man who has a marriage certificate, so he had stepped on her most uneptable moral line, and although, he and udio Belles had pretended to be married toplete their mission, that marriage certificate, was real. The more Esteban Zaragosa thought about it, the more irritated he became and the more his heart choked. When he looked up, he saw that Dulcinasputer had been left here, forgotten, and that it contained the paper he had helped her check the night before. He didnt want to part with the girl, he had searched for her for so many years, he had found her so easily and deceived her so easily, how could he let her go. On this side, Estre Berrocal took Dulcina Calvo back to La Vi Rouco. Dulcina was crying so much, probably too much, that Estre Berrocal put her in the guest room, where she fell asleep, with many tear stains under her eyes. Downstairs came the sound of Paulitas chattering voice. Star! Star! Were back! Dad and I saw the peacock open this afternoon. Estre Berrocal came down the stairs, smiled and approached Paulita to stroke her little head. Was the peacock good? The little bundle of milk blinked, Yes, it opened wide! Its just that you didnte with us, you didnt see it!. Next time Ill go with you. Adam Rouco frowned a little as he saw that he was not wearing the same home clothes he had on in the morning, but the clothes he wore to go out, Out? Yes, something has happened to Dulcina. Paulita had already run off to the side to get something to eat, and it was then that Adn Rouco asked her, Whats wrong? Estre Berrocal looked up and said, Dulcina is sleeping in the guest room, what about Esteban Zaragosa, is he married, why is he messing with Dulcina? What do you mean? Adn Rouco froze. You dont know that Esteban Zaragosa has a wife, ID, and this morning Mrs. If I had known that Esteban Zaragosa was married, I wouldnt have been a third party. Seeing Estre Berrocals anger, Adn Rouco said, There may have been a misunderstanding, Esteban Zaragosa is not one of those who are irresponsible and do foolish things. Well, what kind of misunderstanding is there? Mrs. Esteban was about to throw the marriage certificate in Dulcinas face and humiliate her, and this Esteban Zaragosa, hes so shameless! He doesnt want Dulcina to be his shadow canary, does he? Who is he? Adn Rouco looked at her and smiled slightly, When did you be so cynical?. I Dulcina is my best friend! Of course Im going to fight for her! Or shall I ask Esteban Zaragosater? Estre Berrocal frowned: Theres nothing more to ask, being married and messing with good girls, that kind of person has a bad heart! How elegant you men are!. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: Wait, Mrs. Rouco, dont go and load a ship with the stroke of a pen. Are you going to be like Esteban Zaragosa in the future, going out behind your wifes back looking for pretty young girls? Why am I going out looking for young, pretty girls when I have young, pretty girls in front of me?. Estre Berrocal was delighted: Mr. Adam, finally you feel like living and you can say the standard answer. Adn Rouco: Dulcina Calvo woke up when Estre Berrocal and Paulita brought bowls of red date soup and silver ear. You are hungry, have some soup to fill your belly first, then we will start dinner, you can leave after dinner. Paulita called Dulcina Calvo, Aunt Dulcina. Dulcina Calvo replied and caressed Paulitas face, How cute. Paulita blinked her big eyes, Aunt Dulcina are you crying? Its not nice to cry. Yes, Aunt Dulcina doesnt cry anymore. After dinner, Estre Berrocal didnt want Dulcina Calvo to go home alone, so she asked Adn Rouco to drive her. As Adn Rouco drove Dulcina Calvo home, Dulcina Calvo sat in the back seat and finally couldnt resist asking, President Rouco, did you know that knew that Esteban Zaragosa had been with the couple for some time? I didnt know, if I did I would have asked Estre to remind her. How can he do that, how can he. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and the tears she had been holding back for so long came again. Adn Rouco said sensibly, I have known Esteban Zaragosa for many years, he is not a disorderly person, there may really have been some misunderstanding, but I know that now you are not going to listen to those exnations. So all you have to do now is adjust your mind and do what you have to do, dont think about it. Im not going to think twice about someone like that. But his chest was as heavy, heavy as the weather before a heavy summer rain. Adn Rouco dropped Dulcina Calvo off at the apartment building, and as soon as he got out of the car he saw Esteban Zaragosa leaning against it, smoking a cigarette. She didnt even bother and went straight up when Esteban Zaragosa caught up with her. Dear. Dulcina Calvos eyes were red-rimmed and she took her hand from his palm with the full force of hatred in her eyes. I hated him. I hated him even! Dont touch me, dirty. Esteban Zaragosa had a look of dejection and pain in his eyes, and his open hand, which had nowhere to go, had to be stuffed into his pants pocket. My dear, I came to tell you thattely I have had some workmitments and I have to return to Italy for a while Before I could finish the sentence, Dulcina Calvo said with a cold little face, Its none of my business where youre going, you dont need to tell me. You should talk to your wife about these things, not to me, and I hope you keep it a secret from the others and dont tell anyone what happened before us, its really humiliating and shameless. With those words, Dulcina Calvo turned around and entered the building without looking back. Esteban Zaragosa clenched the cigarette, the scarlet me hot, extinguished in the palm of his hand, burning in a mess so numb with pain. Chapter 414: Warm in your arms Dulcina Calvo ran home in a huff, holding her small body back as she stood behind the window, her teary eyes peering down at the man who still remained below. Small hands covered her mouth and she stifled a hidden sob. Why did he have toe and mess with her when she was married. Now that I thought about it, I didnt really know Esteban Zaragosa, I didnt even know who was in his family. Esteban Zaragosa was an abomination, but it was she who was most confused. She wiped the tears from her eyes and mmed the curtains shut, she didnt want to look down anymore. Whatever happened to that man it had nothing to do with her anymore. She was not so low as to be a third party in someone elses marriage, she had been educated and had the moral grounding in her heart that would not allow her to do so. Downstairs, Esteban Zaragosa leaned against his car, fumbled for another cigarette and lit it. The ce where he stood was littered with cigarette butts at his feet. He had always been clean and, as a doctor, had not been much of a smoker, but now, having to survive on cigarettes, he kept looking at the lighting from the upstairs window. After an unknown period of time, the light went out. Esteban Zaragosa threw the cigarette butt he was holding with his fingertips to the ground and crushed it with his leather shoe. Not far away, the sound of a heeled shoe was heard. I was about to open the car door and get in when a female voice came in. Dr. Esteban? Esteban Zaragosa narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the source of the voice. Eleanora Pe?a came running up with her high heels and small purse, excited to see Esteban Zaragosa. Doctor Esteban, what are you doing here? By the way, I sent you a WhatsAppst New Years Eve, why didnt you answer me?. Esteban Zaragosa was in a very bad mood at the time and was in no mood to respond to their usations. Is Dr. Esteban leaving now? Isnt he going upstairs to sit down? No. Esteban Zaragosa got straight into the car and started it up, and Eleanora Pena, who had stayed outside, just grimaced and stomped upstairs. Once upstairs, Eleanora Pena went to Dulcina Calvos room, opened the door and asked. Dulcina are you asleep? Dulcina Calvo, buried under the sheets and crying in a daze, said yes, not wanting to speak. I just saw Dr. Esteban downstairs, he took you home, didnt he?. Dulcina Calvo huddled under the sheets, biting the corner of her lip, without speaking. Eleanora Pena saw that she said nothing and thought she was asleep. Never mind, you go to sleep. When Eleanora Pe?a closed the door, Dulcina Calvos eyes were swollen from crying, her little hands clutched at the nket, and finally, unable to resist, she got out of bed and peeked through a crack in the curtain. He left. Esteban Zaragosa returned to his apartment in Ciudad de Costa, drank some white wine, went into his study and took a small metal box out of the closed bottom drawer of his study table. Inside was a braided piece of thick red string with three little white porcin balls pinned to it, each with an inscription, Dulcina Calvo. This braided red rope had been in his possession for ten whole years. Ten years ago, the organization sent him to assassinate a spy, and after the sessful assassination of the spy, he walked into a trap and was shot down by the enemy. He kept running and managed to escape to a wooded area to hide, but the bullet wound was so severe that he fainted. When he became conscious again, the clear, childlike voice of a little girl was in his ears. Wake up! Hey, wake up! It was dark and when the girl seemed to wake him up, she touched the sticky blood on his body and fell to the ground in fright, her little body lurching backwards. Esteban Zaragosa strained to open his heavy eyelids and saw, faintly, a small, blurry, childish face. Youre not dead, are you? I just kicked you by ident, youre not going to me me for your death, are you?. The little girl was terrified, her big dark eyes widened and her warm little hand kept patting her face, Wake up! Esteban Zaragosa woke up and said faintly, Im not dead yet, shut up. The mansrge, one-handed hand covered the girls chattering mouth and pulled her back into his arms. The girl was terrified, her little hands rummaging through his big ones, making whimpering cries for help as Esteban Zaragosa pressed a word of warning in her ear, You scream again and you draw people to you and I dont mind killing you! The little girl was so frightened that she immediately stopped screaming and her little hands just fluttered and swatted at him, begging him to let her go. As soon as Esteban Zaragosa removed the hand covering her mouth, the girl immediately ducked her head and opened her mouth to bite the hand that was mped over her body, he released her hand in pain and the girl got up and ran for her life. Esteban Zaragosa was in a cold sweat as he covered the bullet wound. Some timeter, the faint sound of footsteps was heard and he immediately went on alert, pistol in hand, ready to fire. The next thing she knew was the sound of a brittle girls voice. Hello! Are you still there? Where is everybody? Where could she have gone if she was so badly injured? He hesitated to look away when arge, cold hand suddenly tugged at his ankle! The girl was so frightened that she thought a ghost had grabbed her foot and screamed in terror, but before she could utter a sound, arge hand covered her mouth again. Ooooooooooooooo Dont yell. Ooooooooooooooo youre scaring me to death! Why are you pulling me for nothing? In the darkness, Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes bore into her, somewhat incredulous: How dare youe back?. The girl frowned and muttered, Tough luck, I dont know what you are, but its pretty sad to see you lying here all alone, and if I really donte back for you, in case you die here . . eh, thats awful to think about. Esteban Zaragosa leaned over, panting softly, and asked, What are you doing here? Why was a girl in this forest in the middle of the night? Wasnt she afraid? I came to camp with my ssmates, theyre not too far away, and I just came back to get some food. Arent you afraid of me? It was surprising that she had not informed her ssmates toe, but had returned alone. The girl bit her lip and said, Scared, yes, but with the way you look, you probably wont be able to kill me. Heh.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. She did not know that he had a gun and that one shot could have killed her. Esteban Zaragosa began to feel chills all over his body and fell into aa. In a blurred memory, he felt a small, warm hand feel his forehead, and then the girl put her arms around him. Her arms were soft and warm. She whispered in his ear, Dont ever die, if you do, Ill be a murderer. She creaked and turned her back on him, pulled a small white cotton sling from her dress and wrapped it tightly around his wound. After an indeterminate amount of time, shouts were heard from students not far away. Dulcina! Dulcina Calvo! Dulcina Calvo! Dulcina! The girl said anxiously, Mypanions areing for me, so Ill tell you that when I go down the hill, Ill go call 120 toe and help you! You have to hold on! Heres some food! Remember to eat. When the girl left, the people from the organization did not take long to find him, and did not wait for the ambnce that the girl had called. Only, in the tangle of darkness, the red rope that the girl was carrying in her hand fell into her arms Chapter 415: He treasures her at the tip of his heart Inside the drawer was also a small, neatly folded white cotton camisole. It was the small sling that Dulcina Calvo had taken from him to bandage his wounds at the time. I had kept it for ten years.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. He could never forget the soft warmth of the girls arms on that cold night The next morning, Dulcina Calvo came to the hospital with eyes as red and swollen as walnuts. Actually, he wanted to take the day off because he didnt want to face Esteban Zaragosa, but if he avoided today, what was he going to do next, he couldnt miss going to the hospital to do his internship, could he? After thinking about it, she arrived at the hospital torn. As soon as she arrived at the hospital and changed her clothes, a coworker came over to tease her. Dulcina, what did you dost night, why are your eyes so puffy?. I went ghost hunting. Dulcina Calvo growled. A colleagueughed and said, Then go to the infirmary and get an ice pack, youre scary and its not a good idea to scare the patient. Yes, Illeter. By the way, Dr. Esteban is not working today, so today you will study with Dr. Pirro. Dulcina Calvo froze. Wasnt Esteban Zaragosa here? Her hearts mouth inexplicably tingled. Was it to avoid it? But it was fine, it was best if he didnt evene to work these days, and avoid the awkwardness of a face-to-face. The thought of him having a wife made his chest ache vaguely. When it was time for the lunch break, Dulcina Calvo could not sleep while some of her colleagues watched TV next to her and whispered about her. Thisdy is very shameful, she knows he has a wife and she is still stuck with him, what a shame. Today, the third parties, theyre all cousins who are cousins and theyre still setting up a pagoda. The original spouse is really a loser, she saw her husband having sex with the mistress, but she still refuses to divorce. If it were me, I would have divorced her long ago C whats the point of such a marriage?. Dulcina Calvo rested her chin on one hand as she listened to the women venting. She still felt embarrassed at the thought of what had happened yesterday. The phone suddenly rang, an unknown number. As soon as I picked it up, a familiar female voice came on the phone. Miss Dulcina, Im Mrs. Esteban,e out and lets meet somewhere to talk. The other party was named Mrs. Esteban and did not even bother to mention her name to Dulcina Calvo. It was clear that the other party was not to be trifled with. When she arrived at the agreed coffee shop, Dulcina Calvo saw udio Belles sitting, sipping his coffee, waiting for her. Mrs. Esteban. udius Belles raised an eyebrow and said, Sit down. Dulcina Calvo sat across from her, a little uneasy, after all, she felt guilty, she really didnt know that Esteban Zaragosa was married, and if she had known, she would never have had any dealings with Esteban Zaragosa, let alone she would have slept with him. udio Belles udio Belles slowly and methodically stirred the coffee in front of him with a small golden spoon and opened his mouth with a certain arrogance: Today I came to see you and I dont want to beat around the bush, I, as Esteban Zaragosas wife, have seen my husband wallow with another woman, as a woman you should be able to understand how I feel right now. Dulcina Calvo swallowed saliva and ced her small hands under the table, tightly knotted, inwardly apprehensive and feeling even more ufortable and guilty. He dropped his little face and said apologetically, Im sorry Mrs. Esteban, I really didnt know Esteban Zaragosa was married, I Since you now know he has a family, dont mess with him again, by the way, did I hear you work at the same hospital as him? Dulcina Calvo was stunned when udio Belles had already taken a card out of her purse and pushed it in front of her, saying, The code is four zeros, theres plenty of money on it, leave this job of yours and get out of The Holy City, may I never see you again. Mrs. Esteban Whats up, any more questions? Dulcina Calvo took a deep breath, with slightly reddened eyes, handed the bank card back to udio Belles and said, This card, I cant take it, but but dont worry, I wont talk to Jiang in the future. Mr. Esteban never again. How can I believe your promise? Then what do you want? Dulcina Calvo looked at her. udius Belles said, word for word, If you bother him again, I wille to your hospital and tell you all about your affair, so that not only will your future be ruined, but he wont be able to stay in that hospital either. A shiver ran down Dulcina Calvos back, this Mrs. Esteban in front of her had a really great tactic. well. Dulcina Calvo was distracted on her way back to the hospital. Her phone rang a little, it was a message from her peer group, her tutor had @ all, urging her to hand in the work. He pped his forehead, shit, he had still left hisptop at Esteban Zaragosas house. It wouldnt be an immediate punch in the face if I went looking for it now. A moment before, I had just promised Mrs. Esteban at the caf that I would never see Esteban Zaragosa again. It was bad luck to drink cold water. With a stiff scalp, Dulcina Calvo called Esteban Zaragosa. The phone rang for a long time before it was picked up. Once off the hook, the male voice on the other end of the line was low and husky: Honey?. I, Im just calling you because I left myptop at your house and our tutor is pushing for us to turn in a paper, so if youre home, Ille get it right away. Where are you, I send it to you. Dulcina Calvo gave him the address, opposite a busy downtown shopping mall, where he could pick up hisputer, to avoid suspicion and not break his promise to Ms. Twenty minutester, Esteban Zaragosa arrived at the mall entrance, his school bag in hand. Thank you. Dulcina Calvo grabbed the bag, but Esteban Zaragosa wouldnt let go, and gave it a few tugs, but it wouldnt budge. What are you doing? Let her go. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with dark eyes, a soft look in them, and finally let go of her hand and handed her the bag. Dulcina Calvo was furious and grabbed the bag, not wanting to linger any longer, but Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her by the wrist. Dear, tomorrow I am going back to Italy, take care of yourself in the meantime. Dulcina Calvo took her wrist out of his palm and said with a cold look: Stop calling me by my nickname, youll give people the wrong idea. We are not a couple, you have a wife. It was an ident that we met today, I wonte looking for you again. Dulcina Calvo hurried away with her school bag in her arms, took two steps, then turned and said, By the way, Mrs. Esteban loves you and takes care of you, I wish you a hundred years of happiness and hope you dont go out looking for another girl. Esteban Zaragosa took a deep breath, repressing his anger and pain. One hundred years of happiness? I had never known that Dulcina, who was so gentle, could say something so venomous. Back at the apartment, Esteban Zaragosa found udio Belles entering his house again. Who gave you permission toe? Im your wife, isnt it normal for me toe to where you live?. Esteban Zaragosa gritted his teeth and said coldly, udio Belles, when we return to Italy, I will file for divorce. Im not going to agree to that. Then well see if youre better you or me. udio Belles was perplexed and turned to look at him seriously: Esteban, isnt it good for us to be together? We live and die together, is it good for Dulcina Calvo? She is an ordinary person, and you, what are you, even if you were with her, would youst? We are the ones in the same category. udio Belles, dont kidnap me with your sophistry, I agreed to take a leave of absence with you in the first ce simply because of the covert mission. Chapter 416: The Meaning of Mr. Adam’s Crisis La Vi Rouco. Estre Berrocal received a call from her brother Andreo Fanta. Brother. On the other side, Andreo Fantas voice was deep and asked in a warm voice, Its been a long time since Ive talked to you, how have you been? Estre Berrocal, who has rarely felt this kind of affection since the death of her father, Stefano Berrocal, smiles and says, Ive been fine. I was going to ask you the same thing, how was moms operation?. It went well, the doctor said shell be fine with lots of rest and recovery, but she misses you a lottely and talks about you a lot in front of me, but shes afraid youll have trouble traveling back and forth with your pregnancy. Estre Berrocal smiled, How about this, when Adames back, Ill tell him Ille to Ciudad del Rey to see you. Sounds good to me, remember to let me know when youve made up your mind and I can send someone to pick you up. No need to go to all that trouble. By the way, brother, how are you and Ciri doing? At the mention of Ciri Garzn, Andreo Fanta was stunned, kept silent for a few seconds and said calmly: The usual, but I dont ask much of her. What Andreo Fanta meant by this was understood, of course, by Estre Berrocal, that the usual meant that nothing was happening, that the rtionship had not yet broken the ice. He avoided the subject and talked about something else, and after a few moments of politeness, Andreo Fanta hung up when someone called him, as if he had to go to a meeting. Estre Berrocal held the phone, her heart warmed. The phone rings again. Its udio Belles, an old high school friend, asking her to go out for dinner and shopping. Estre Berrocal did not want to go, but Paulita had gone back to school and had nothing to do at home, so she agreed. After meeting with udio Belles, thetter suggested he cut his hair. When I was pregnant, I cut my hair because I thought I would have to moon myself afterwards, because it was an ordeal to wash my hair during the month. Estre Berrocal touched her almost four-month belly and wondered if she should also get a haircut.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. When he arrived at the salon, he sat down and a stylist arrived, iming to be director level. Do you want a haircut or a perm, beautiful, or just a cut? Estre Berrocal debated for a while, looked at her long, unchanging hair in the mirror and suddenly felt the urge to cut it short, boldly saying: Lets cut it short. How short C should it be shoulder-length or neck-length? A little below the chin. Once the stylist understood, he said, Lets wash your hair first. When she had her hair cut, Estre Berrocals head felt much lighter and it was the first time she had cut her hair so short. As she left the salon, she kept looking at her phone and asked udio Belles: Does it really look good? Is it weird?. udio Belles smiled and said, Thats funny, it looks great, women need to change more and its easier to wash their hair when its shorter. Thats true, every time I wash my hair, it takes forever to dry it. During the meal, Estre Berrocal could not resist taking a selfie and sending it to Adn Rouco. At the same time, the Rouco Group building. Adn Rouco was in a meeting when a message appeared on WhatsApp, and as it was from Estre Berrocal, Adn Rouco immediately clicked on it. As a result, when clicking on the photo, Adn Roucos brow furrowed and his expression became strange. The executives in the room looked at each other, thinking that something big had happened. President Rouco, do you think this proposal, will it work?. Adn Rouco said nothing, staring at his phone, frowning. Why had she suddenly cut her hair if it was fine? President Rouco? Adn Rouco hung up the phone, nodded and said, The program is fine, but its on schedule. Okay, no problem. At the end of the meeting, Santino Yepes handed him a document to sign. Adn Rouco suddenly asked, What does it mean when a woman suddenly cuts her hair? Santino Yepes was stunned and said, In general, when a woman suddenly cuts her hair, she wants to say goodbye to her past, or forget something that bothers her. Saying goodbye to the past? Forgetting something that bothered her? Like Mr. Adam, he does not appear to be pressuring Ms. Estre Berrocal has posted a new friend, a selfie with short hair, with the text C Cut the 3. 000 strands of worry and say goodbye to the past. Adn Rouco: Adam BOSS is not happy, grabs his car keys, gets up and leaves the office. Boss, where are you going, do you need me toe with you?. No need. Estre Berrocal was about to say goodbye to udio Belles when she received a call from Adn Rouco. Where is it? The man asked directly after the call was answered, and Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked at the caller ID. It was Adn Rouco, yes, but how fierce. Im at the Bacardi Mall, whats up?. Ill be right there. By the end of the sentence, the man had hung up the phone and Estre Berrocal looked confused. After waiting about ten minutes or so, a ck Spyker arrived. Once Estre Berrocal got into the car, she asked curiously, Why are you leaving work so early today, I sent you WhatsApp, why havent you answered me?. After buckling her seat belt, she had to look at him again with an expectant face and asked, By the way, what do you think of my haircut C is it okay? Men and women are meant to be a different species. Adn Rouco stared at the small woman in front of him, his eyes narrowed in a somewhat questioning look. Estre Berrocal frowned, Why are you looking at me like that, is she too ugly?. It wasnt ugly, it was just that I hadnt been used to having such short hair for a long time. She looked, she looked younger, smaller than before. With that face, she already looked younger, and now with such a short haircut, she looked even more childish, carved from the same mold as Paulita. Saying goodbye to the past? Who are you saying goodbye to? His past, wasnt it him? Whose if not his? Estre Berrocal was dumbfounded by his question. Im not saying goodbye to anyone, I just want to cut my hair, Im tired of always having it long. She touched her hair and asked uncertainly, Is it really not pretty?. He had that look, like he didnt like it. He looked good, but he looked too young. All the way home, Adn Rouco did not say much. Estre Berrocal thought he was angry and ran up to him and said, If you dont like it, then I wont cut it, Ill leave it long from now on, and the truth is that Im not veryfortable with how my hair looks short Adn Rouco suddenly turned to her and leaned over to embrace her, opening softly, As long as Mrs. Rouco doesnt try to cut off this past for me, you can cut it off any way you want. Its just that I heard that its not good to wash your hair after having a baby in the month, so thats why I cut it. Estre Berrocalughed and went over to him to hug him. The mans big hands, rubbing her short head, messing up her hair, stared at her small face and said, She looks too small, like Paulita. Estre Berrocal reached over and grabbed his hand, Mr. Adn is not in crisis, is he?. How dare you run away while pregnant with your second child?. Adn Rouco bent down and lifted her up in a cross-legged embrace. By the way, my brother called me to tell me that Mrs. Vasconcellos misses me and that I want to go to Ciudad del Rey to see them, is that okay with you? Buttely Ive had a lot of work to get away from. Estre Berrocal winked at him, Ill go alone, its not like Mrs. Vasconcellos wants to see you anyway. Mrs. Rouco, trying to leave the gentleman alone to go out in style again? Wrong. Chapter 417: Dulcina Calvo Resigns Early the next morning, Adn Rouco was relieved after all and allowed Estre Berrocal to go to Ciudad del Rey to see Mrs. Vasconcellos.N?velDrama.Org owns this. The only thing is that Adn Rouco had to escort Estre Berrocal to Ciudad del Rey, where she would spend the night before flying back to La Ciudad Santa the next day for work. It was a little after six oclock in the evening when we arrived at the Vasconcellos familys vi. As soon as Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal entered, Mrs. Vasconcellos headed for the house. Estre, why didnt you tell me you wereing to Ciudad del Rey so I could ask your brother to pick you up at the airport. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco and said with a slight smile, I wanted to surprise you, Adn has work, he is only leaving me today and will return to La Ciudad Santa in the morning. Mrs. Vasconcellos froze and patted Adn Roucos arm with some sincere concern, Hard work little Adn,e on, put your bags down, wash your hands ande to dinner. Once seated, Estre Berrocal did not see Ciri Garzn and asked nonchntly: Brother, where is Ciri? Andreo Fantas face sank for a second and he said, Hes gone to live at the school. School? Is Ciri going to school again? Andreo Fanta emitted a faint hmm and said, He hasnt finished sses. When Mrs. Vasconcellos saw that her son was not in a good mood at the mention of Ciri Garzn, she changed the subject and asked Adn Rouco with a smile, Fu, if you are so busy with your work and cant go out, why dont you ask Yanyan Shen to send someone to pick up Estre, you will have to go back to work in the morning, your schedule is too tight and you wont be able to handle it. Its okay. Its okay, Im notfortable with Estreing alone. Estre Berrocal gave her a loving look and said, Mom, its okay. In the evening, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal shared a room, which Mrs. Vasconcellos had specially prepared. Estre Berrocal came over in her pajamas after showering. Adam, what time are you leaving in the morning?. Adn Rouco grabs her arm and pulls her to sit on hisp: You want to throw me out that badly? Estre Berrocal throws her arms around his neck and moves her legs, smiling, Im staying in Ciudad del Rey for a while longer, Mrs. Vasconcellos is recovering from a serious illness and I want to spend more time with her, you go home and work hard and take care of Paulita, ok? I dont usually see her pouting, but now she is. Adam Rouco grunted slightly and raised an eyebrow at the sight of therge suitcase in the room. Youve packed a lot, I didnt expect you to stay in Ciudad del Rey for just a few days. Estre Berrocalughed softly and looked at him with teary eyes. Are you angry? Adn Rouco took a deep breath, brushed his forehead against hers, rubbed the tip of his small nose and sighed, For how long? Half a month? One week. Ten days? Three days. Estre Berrocal murmured: Why do you keep saying less and less! Adam Rouco growled coldly and led her to the bed, untying the tie around her neck. One week, no more, any more bargaining and tomorrow you will be taken captive back to The Holy City. ? bandits! Estre Berrocal picked up the tie he had taken off and slipped it on, the man had turned around and gone into the bathroom to take a shower. In the middle of the night, in a blur, Estre Berrocal felt someone undressing her. She crooned in confusion, her small hands pushing the man on top of her. So asleep no more Besides, I was pregnant and couldnt do that. The man lowered his head and kissed her lips, saying gently, You sleep, I wont move you. Estre Berrocal let out an mmm and went back to sleep, not really looking at what he was doing. Adn Rouco, with the sleeping woman in his arms, flipped through the encrypted albums on his phone, satisfied. All men have a bit of bad taste, and so does Adn Rouco. He would be lonely if he didnt have something to remind him, especially if he was going to be separated from his little wife for a week. The next morning, after breakfast, Adn Rouco had to return to the Holy City. Andreo Fanta sent a driver to take him to the airport, and Estre Berrocal, naturally, followed him there. At the airport, Adn Rouco gave him a hug and said, Call me. Estre Berrocal nodded and said sweetly, I videotape you, and when you return to La Ciudad Santa, remember to eat on time, even if you are busy with work. Adam Roucosrge hand, touching her lower back, said, Take care of yourself and take care of the baby. Estre Berrocal grabbed his arm and looked at the time on her wristwatch, it was almost time to board. Come in. Adn Rouco did not go, he bent down and tapped his thin lips with his finger. Estre Berrocal looked around and wrapped her arms around his neck, dropping a quick kiss on his thin lips, her ears slightly flushed. Suddenly remembering the night before, she asked, a little embarrassed, By the way, what were you doing up in the middle of the nightst night? Secrets. Adn Rouco held the back of her neck and kissed her forehead and the bridge of her nose. Im leaving. Estre Berrocal saw him enter the terminal before leaving. Driver. who was driving, asked Estre Berrocal: Are you going home, Miss? Or do you want to hang out in Ciudad del Rey?. A WhatsApp message appeared on Estre Berrocals phone from Ciri Garzn. Star, are you here in Ciudad del Rey? Im at the King City Media Institute, do you want toe hang out with me?. Estre Berrocal, thinking it had been a long time since she had seen Ciri Garzn, told the driver, Go find Ciri, Ciudad del Rey Media Academy, you know where she is, dont you?. The driver smiled and said, Yes, I know, thest time Miss Ciri went to school, I took her there, I know which dormitory building Miss Ciri is in. Thats good. The Holy City, Peoples Hospital. Dulcina Calvo hesitated for a long time before deciding to give up her leadership. It was no longer possible for her to pretend to work with Esteban Zaragosa as if nothing had happened, after the mess she had made with him. Although Esteban Zaragosa was now in Italy on business, he would returnter, and when he came back she could quit now and go. I had spent thest two days thinking long and hard about it, and I needed to get back to Ciudad de Ronda for a while. The Esteban Zaragosa affair had affected him greatly. When Dulcina Calvo handed her letter of resignation to the director, he was very confused. Dulcina, you just arrived at our hospital to do your internship, your school has rmended you a ce, and you are working with the best doctor Esteban in our hospital, besides you are his trainee, he never epts students, why all of a sudden . do you want to quit? Leader, I have thought about it, my family is not from the city, working in the city costs me a lot, my sry cannot support my expenses, so I n to go back home to work in the resident physician position. Dulcina Calvo was rambling, but it was true. The leader didnt think much of it, but said in a serious voice, You should think it over, you have a good chance. Leader, I thought about it. Very well then, I will sign this letter of resignation. Dulcina Calvo left the directors office with a huge sigh of relief at not having to see Esteban Zaragosa again, but why, at the same time, did her chest ache with relief? He took his phone out of his robe pocket, looked at Esteban Zaragosas WhatsApp number and deleted it, and in his determination not to contact him again, he crossed out his phone number. In this way I would no longer have contact with a married man. If her parents knew she had been entangled with a married man for so long, they would have beaten her to death. Chapter 418: A man’s forehead can pinch a fly to death The driver drove to the Ciudad del Rey Media Institute and stopped under the dormitory building where Ciri Garzon lived. Estre Berrocal had already contacted Ciri Garzn, so she told her driver, Uncle Zhao: Uncle Zhao, go back first, Ill y with Ciri for a while, then Ill check the house. Okay, when youre done with Miss Ciri, you call and Ill pick you up. Good. Estre Berrocal had just gotten out of the car and Ciri Garzn was already leaving the dormitory building. Ciri Garzn was beautiful, her skin was white and glowing, a beauty that was instantly recognizable in the crowd, stunning and unpretentious. Star! Ciri Garzn was dressed casually, wearing a pair of nude leather shoes, with a thick, shallow heel, cool and simple, and her hair was loose around her shoulders, but that did not detract from her beauty at all. Ciri Garzon reached over, took Estre Berrocals arm and said with a smile, What brings you to Ciudad del Rey all of a sudden? Howe your family, Mr. Adam, is willing to let you go out alone? Estre Berrocal smiled yfully, Ive taken him back to La Ciudad Santa, Im staying in Ciudad del Rey for a week, mainly toe and spend time with Mrs. Vasconcellos. Ah north and south separation, you have a big heart. Estre Berrocal looked at her amused, So, isnt your heart bigger than mine, to be away for a year and a half at the drop of a hat, and youre sofortable with my brother? At the mention of Andreo Fanta, Ciri Garzn was stunned and then said with a feeling of concern: If he wants to look for another woman, I will not stop him, my rtionship with him is not the same as yours with your family, Mr. Adn. Estre Berrocal, knowing she could not be convinced, said no more, but Ciri Garzn had noticed her hair, Hey? Youve cut your hair, it looks very fresh. Adam didnt seem to like it very much. It looks good, why not, straight guys dont get it, straight guys just like long hair with big waves and Barbie death powders. They dont get that. Estre Berrocal burst outughing: My brother likes Barbie death powders? Mr. Adam was not so straight about aesthetics, although between her and him there was more or less a generation gap. Ciri Garzn rolled her eyes: One year, it was especially fashionable to give lipstick as a gift, and she gave me a bunch of Barbie Muerte and asked me to apply it. I almost didnt break the lipstick on her face. Estre Berrocal was overjoyed: It seems that my brother has good taste, why would he give you Death Barbie?. I dont know, maybe he was fooled by thedy at the counter, seeing that he is dumb and has a lot of money. Enough about him, Ill take you to our school canteen for a good meal. By the way Ciri, howe youre suddenly back in school? Well after my brother left, my life has been unstable, running from one ce to another, back then I did quite well in my career and had a good future, but then for some reason I took a break from school and didnt miss him, a while ago I dreamt about Xiao Jin again, he told me he hoped I could take up my dream, I also dreamt he told me that one day I would stand on the stage and shine.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. I believe in you too, you are very well endowed, you can definitely do it, I see a lot of popr girls in the entertainment industry who dont look as good as you. Ciri Garzon rubbed her nose and smiled, You know, all the girls I went to school with were in their early twenties, they consider me an old aunt in their eyes. Age-wise, Im not verypetitive. If you dont say youre twenty-four, people still think youre twenty anyway. Haha, then Ill say Im twenty next time. Its just that theres a real generation gap between me and them, but I didnte to study with the intention of making friends. As soon as they arrived at the dining room, Ciri Garzn dragged Estre Berrocal to the second floor and told her: There is a wagyu noodle ce that is especially good, you have to try it. Its been a while since Ive tried them. Adn Rouco wont let you, now you can have your fill, its on me!. Ciri Garzon bought a huge table of stuff, with the three fresh casseroles, the tiled noodles, the pork ribs and rice, and the noodles sshed with oil watching Estre Berrocals appetite. She is about four months pregnant and her pregnancy is not as bad as other pregnant women, but from time to time she loses her appetite. But seeing them today, he worked up an appetite and loved them all. Ciri Garzn and Estre Berrocal ate up the table, making the male students look at them. These two girls are also very good eaters. Shortly after, Ciri Garzns cell phone rings and the caller reads Andreo Fanta. Upon picking it up, Ciri Garzn burps. On the other end of the line, Andreo Fanta asks, Where are you and Estre? We are eating in the school canteen. With that question, Andreo Fanta hung up the phone, and Ciri Garzn froze, staring at the phone records. What is it? Andreo Fanta asked where we were and then hung up. Not far away, a group of three or two male students who had approached with their tes of food pointed to Ciri Garzn. Isnt that Ciri Garzon from the acting ss?. I think so. What kind is the girl across the street? I dont think Ive seen her before, but she doesnt look bad either. Come on,e on, havent you been trying to get Ciri Garzns WhatsApp number? Come on. Some boys, inciting a boy, pushed him. Estre Berrocal ducked her head and whispered with a smile as she picked up her fried rice, Looks like youre pretty famous, some guyse up and want to hit on you. As they talked, the boys approached. Ciri Garzns ssmate, what a coincidence. Ciri Garzon, always condescending and indifferent to strangers, said in a nd voice, Isnt it usual to meet in the dining room at lunchtime? Yes, yes, yes, yes. Is your table upied? Lets share a table. Ciri Garzns eyes shot up and she refused, Cant you see we have a lot of tes and bowls on this table? We cant make a table. The other guy, seeing that Estre Berrocal seemed to be more talkative, tried tomunicate with Estre Berrocal and said with a smile, Girl, I think you look very pretty, scan the code and add a WhatsApp. Estre Berrocals scalp tingled and she said apologetically, Sorry, my boyfriend wont let me add strange guys. I cant believe I have a boyfriend! The boys were about to leave in defeat when Ciri Garzn looked out of the corner of her eye and saw a familiar figureing up the stairs and her eyebrows jumped. Wait a minute. Whats up, Ciri Garzon girl?. Would you like my WhatsApp number?. Some of the guys looked at each other, unable to sense the two-footed monk, hadnt they just seemed unreachable? Why were they suddenly excited again? The guys pulled out their phones and rushed to be the first to say, I scan you, I scan you. I go first. Ciri Garzn opened the WhatsApp QR code and dropped it directly on the table. The boys had just finished scanning it when Andreo Fanta walked up with his long legs. Estre Berrocal was shocked: Brother, what are you doing here? Andreo Fanta saw several guys scanning Ciri Garzns WhatsApp QR code and frowned a little. Ciri Garzn said, as if nothing else was going on, Have you scanned it yet?. Scanned and added, its already underneath. Ciri Garzn put on Fidels fingers, all crossed. Andreo Fantas frown, furrowed even more, could have caught a fly. Ciri Garzon even smiled sweetly to the boys, Keep in touch yah. Chapter 419: The girls, cajoled Ciri Garzn left the cafeteria with Estre Berrocal on her arm, and Andreo Fanta followed behind without saying a word. But Estre Berrocal could feel the low pressureing from behind, it was cold! As Ciri Garzn walked, looking down and ying with her phone, Estre Berrocal saw that she had actually passed on the WhatsApp numbers of the male students who had flirted with her in the canteen. Estre Berrocal really thinks that Ciri Garzn is not afraid of death, at least, she does not have the guts and courage to do it in Adn Roucos house, who would have killed her on the spot! Eh thats probably the difference between people, so big. Estre Berrocal began to envy Ciri Garzn for being able to do whatever she wanted in front of Andreo Fanta. The first thing that happened was that Ciri Garzn said to Estre Berrocal: You are going home, arent you? Im not going to fire you, Im going back to the residence. Estre Berrocal was stunned: Arent youing back with us? My mother will miss you. Andreo Fantas brow furrowed slightly and his voice was low and cold, Its Friday, what are you doing at school if youre not at home?Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Dating the guys who approach you? Ciri Garzn knew he was angry, but she wanted him to be angry, so she said, mostly without fear: Mr. Andreo, lets be clear, this is your house, not mine. Andreo Fantas thin lips pursed tightly and an anger brewed under his eyes, Ciri Garzn - If theres nothing else, Ill go back to the bedroom. Without looking back, Ciri Garzn ran toward the dormitory building. Andreo Fanta pinched his forehead, slightly annoyed, but there was nothing he could do about it, he owed him a lot. Estre Berrocal asked cautiously, Why dont you go make her feel better, bro? Youre not going to make peace with a girl who is so cold. Andreo Fanta, with deep, cold eyes, looks at the little woman who has already run off and says, Never mind, lets go back first, mom is waiting for us for dinner. When they reached the car, Kunno was driving, Andreo Fanta and Estre Berrocal sat in the back seat. Andreo Fanta leaned against the left window, his head slightly tilted and his long fingers pinched his forehead once and for all, as if he was very worried. It was Ciri Garzn who was most concerned, naturally. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and said, Brother, if you want to reconcile with Ciri Garzn, you should be more patient, Ciri Garzn is a reasonable person, she is a girl, I can feel that she still loves you. Kuno, who was driving in front of her, snorted augh and said, Miss, you really dont know Miss Ciri, she is reasonable with everyone, but not with our second teacher. Andreo Fanta closed his eyes and did not open them, but reprimanded, Shut up and drive your car!. Okay, Ill drive, I wont talk. Quino pped his face. Estre Berrocal couldnt do anything about it. Its one of those things where outsiders cant say whats right or wrong, and those involved are willing to fight, so love is a real bitch. I dont know how things are going with Dulcina, thinking about this. By the time we got back to Gus house, it was time for dinner. Estre Berrocal had already eaten with Ciri Garzn in the school canteen, but Mrs. Vasconcellos was so happy she wanted to be there. But Andreo Fanta, who had evidently not had dinner, had lost much of his appetite after a few bites. Im done eating, you guys take your time. After blurting this out, he went upstairs and headed for his study, presumably to attend to his work. Lupita Vasconcellos shook her head and said, This brother of yours, hes good at everything, but hes too hardworking. Estre Berrocal smiled: Adn is also a workaholic. So Adam is usually so busy with work, does he neglect you and the children?. Dont worry, Mom, when Adam is not working, he is with me and the kids, and yes, next time bring Paulita, she is very smart, you will love Paulita when you meet her. Yes, next time dont bring Paulita to see me, Ill go to La Ciudad Santa to visit the inws myself. Here, eat some ribs, youre pregnant, eat something more nutritious. Its just that The Holy City and Kings City are a bit far away, otherwise it would be good for us to go around a lot. Lupita Vasconcellos sighed and said, Yes, but when I get better and dont have much to do, Ill visit you and Paulita in La Ciudad Santa more often then. Ciudad del Rey Media College. On Friday, in addition to Ciri Garzn, there were two girls in the residence, with whom Ciri Garzn did not have a good rtionship. Ciri Garzn is an interloper and older than the girls, so there is a generation gap with them in the first ce, and on the other hand, Ciri Garzn is pretty and doesnt seem very nice; she has a look that is in the upper ss, not as serene as Estre Berrocal and even behaves worse than Dulcina Calvo. Ciri Garzn, for her part, is not a person who feels at home, and shes not here to make friends, so if you dont talk to her, she wont either. Ciri Garzn fiddled with her phone for a while, then grabbed her clothes and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. Halfway through the shower, the water stopped. Ciri Garzn turned the faucet on and off several times with her headthered in shampoo, resisted the urge to burst, wrapped herself in a towel, and walked out of the bathroom with a grim face in her sandals. Why has the water suddenly stopped working? The other two girls sitting in the bedroom, not speaking, quietly typed away on their phones as if they had nothing to do. Ciri Garzn frowned and ran to look at the faucet valve in the bedroom. Shit, who had done this? He had closed the valve! Ciri Garzon looked at the two girls in the bedroom, then moved her stool and went to open the valve, deliberately saying, Try not to do anything hical in the future! You will get what you deserve. The two girls, immediately, did not look calm. Ciri Garzn, who are you talking about? If you have a problem, just say so, dont point fingers and curse! Ciri Garzon jumped off the bench after turning on the faucet valve, her watery eyes staring at them. Okay, then Ill say it straight out, why are you turning off the faucet valve while Im in the shower?. And you say that before you came we never exceeded our water consumption in our dormitory, and as soon as you came to our dormitory, the hostess aunt informed us that we exceeded our water consumption this month and that we had to pay a fee! Ciri Garzn scoffed: And thats why you close the faucet valve when Im in the shower? The extra money is on me, do you have to use such dirty tricks?. One of the girls was more animated and spoke very aggressively, Ciri Garzn, youre rich, right? Your money is clean? You dare to say youre not being? Youre not being kept? Ciri Garzn was not a very good-natured person, and when she was insulted, she became even angrier: Who are you talking about? You are not a very nice person. Watch your mouth. Dont be afraid to admit it if you have the guts to do something like that! That luxury car that often picks you up and drops you off at school, doesnt he own your money? Do you think we dont know your background?. Ciri Garzn was trembling with rage and threw a p, straight at the girls face! Dont you dare hit me! Pussy! He grabbed Ciri Garzon by the hair, pulled Ciri Garzons towel and ran his fingers through Ciri Garzons skin! Ciri Garzn struggled with her! Stop fighting! The other girl couldnt start the fight, so she ran off to find the host aunt! Chapter 420: Mr. Andreo worries about Ciri Ciri Garzn was already tangled up with her housemate when the presenter arrived. But Ciri Garzn was much messier than her housemate. For her hair was covered with foam, which by now was smeared on her face, and her body, wrapped in a bath towel, hung loosely, risking a staged disy. The faces of the two girls were scratched with several bright red blood stains, especially Ciri Garzons neck, which was badly fanged. The house manager and another girl managed to separate them. But Ciri Garzn and the housemate stared at each other, neither of them willing to give in! The housemistress scolded her with a stern face: What the hell, dont you know that fighting is not allowed in school? Fighting is a crime. You will be expelled for serious offenses. The housemateined: Auntie! Ciri Garzon is a bully! It was Ciri Garzn who started it. Auntie, he pped me in the face, cant he p me back?. The presenter asked the girl next to her, Did you see who started it, was it Ciri Garzn? The girl nodded: Yes, it was Ciri Garzn. Ciri Garzn gritted her teeth, her face red with anger. Then why didnt you tell Auntie that you had purposely turned off the faucet while I was in the shower?. Have you seen that we have closed it? You have no proof. You have no right to beat people. Ciri Garzn couldnt help but blurt out: Shit! I had never seen such a shameless person! The presenter, seeing that they were still arguing, looked at Ciri Garzn, who was not dressed properly, and got a little angry: Ciri Garzn, go wash up before you go out and talk! You two,e out here with me first!. Ciri Garzn stood under the shower and continued to finish the shower she had not finished before. The hot water bathed the wound and the pain was so intense and painful that it made him want to cry. Aggrieved, angry clenched her fists. Her face couldnt tell if it was the hot water or the tears. Ciri Garzn finished showering and didnt even bother to dry her hair before getting dressed and going straight out to find the house manager. The house manager was talking to two other girls. Ciri Garzon, who was not easily overpowered, rushed over, grabbed the girl she was fighting with by the neck and said, What did you just insult me, repeat it in front of the aunt if you dare!. The aunt pushed them aside and looked solemnly at Ciri Garzn: Ciri Garzn! If you do it again! Ill call the police to report you. Just call the police! She started it anyway! I want to see if the police are reasonable! Ciri Garzns eyes were red with rage, her chest rolled with anger and she couldnt shake it off, she couldnt swallow it! Auntie, listen to her! Call the police! The hostess aunt was bbergasted, Why are you girls so ungrateful? Well, you have to make a fuss, dont you? Im going to tell your counselor right now. Half an hourter, at the police station. The police officer almost had his ears blown off by the noise of the two girls! You two, calm down! What a problem, youre still in the same bedroom, cant you coordinate and solve the problem in private?. The policeman was also drunk, dealing with such trivial matters all day long. The policeman scrutinized the faces of the two girls, frowned and said, Two good girls, why, why did you two scratch your faces like that? Ciri Garzn swallowed saliva, feeling ashamed as well, looked away from her face and remained silent, her eyes slightly teary, but definitely not out of fear, nor was it all aggression, but entirely because she felt how she was returning to the police station the more she lived, to have problems with those people. You, whats your name? The housemate was a little more settled and a little more scared when she walked into the police station: Fresco Varas. And you, whats your name? Ciri Garzn.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Come on, you two. Its a shame to go to the police station for something like this, so call your families or your counselors ande and coordinate. Dont fight again when you go back to the dorm! You will be arrested if you fight again. Fresco Varas is also a native of Ciudad del Rey, so she quickly called her family and her mother came to the police station to pick her up. As soon as she saw how her daughter was being bullied, she approached and lectured Ciri Garzn, pointing and pointing in a very rude manner. The policeman frowned and said, Whats wrong? Youre here to reconcile your parents, but youre the one stirring up trouble. If your daughter hadnt turned off the faucet valve while you were in the shower, would you have gotten angry and started fighting with her? Really, its unreasonable. After educating Fresco Varas mother, the policeman looked at Ciri Garzn: And you, why dont you call your family?. Ciri Garzn bit her lip: I have no family. The policeman froze, what a headache, what a joke this girl was ying. The policeman asked his partner to check Ciri Garzons family details, first calling Ciri Garzons parents phone number. The results Joaquin, as soon as the girls parents received the call, they said that there was no such daughter. The corners of the policemans mouth twitched: What a mess this was. Suddenly, Ciri Garzns phone rang. Ciri Garzn wanted to cut it off, but the policeman was already one step ahead of her and took it. Hello, this is Ciri Garzns friend, Ciri Garzn is at the police station, can youe here?. Ciri Garzon: Andreo Fanta arrived at the police station with a cold, handsome face. The man at the police station nced at Andreo Fanta and thought he looked familiar. This, this seems to be Mr. Andreo. Joachim whispered to the colleague next to him. It looks like it. As soon as Andreo Fanta entered, he addressed Ciri Garzn directly, with concern and nervousness in his eyes, Ciri!. Ciri Garzn was sitting with a white face, with blood on her face. Andreo Fanta raised his hand and touched it, and Ciri Garzn frowned in pain. The mans eyes immediately turned fierce and cold: Who did this?. Fresco Varas and his mother sat there, and as soon as they saw that Ciri Garzn hade to help, and that this help, apparently, had a powerful aura he immediately crumpled a little. Yes, she was the one who didnt have the reason to make the first move! Why are you looking at me! Andreo Fanta pursed his thin lips, his eyes full of pain and anger. Joachim spoke: You are Mr. Andreo, right, and Ciri Garzn is your ? Fiance. Ciri Garzn, who was seated, gave a shudder in the back. Engaged? Fresco Varas, who was sitting to the side, also froze Ciri Garzon really had a fianc! And, the other party seemed to be in very good condition! Joaquin also froze andughed awkwardly, Miss Ciri is really the same, she didnt say anything before, she would have asked Mr. Andreo toe earlier. Sorry for the inconvenience. No, no, its a trivial matter, just register and you can take Miss Ciri home. Andreo Fanta finished registering and Ciri Garzns legs faltered as she stood up. Andreo Fantas dark eyes sank slightly and he did not say a word, but silently gathered her in his arms and walked with his long legs towards the police station. Fresco Varas and his mother had just left the police station when they saw a tall, handsome man carrying Ciri Garzn to a luxurious ck Lincoln. Chapter 421: Counterattack! In the extended LINCOLN, Andreo Fanta joins her in the back seat, leans close and his strong testosterone scent fills her. At this moment, Ciri Garzn feels safe. Andreo Fanta reached up and gently examined the scratches on her face and neck withpassion. Ciri Garzn frowned, pained, and took a step back, only to be pulled into the mans arms. Andreo Fanta hugged her tightly and indicated to Cidro Borja: Drive, to the hospital. Ciri Garzn cowered in his arms like a wounded beast, burying her face in his chest, her back trembling slightly and her hands gripping his neck. Are you scared? Is it because of the police? But the Ciri Garzn that Andreo Fanta knew, who was always bold, would not be so easily intimidated. The strong, slender arms of the man, who held her close, lowered his head to give her a reassuring kiss on the forehead and called out to her in a muted, soft voice, Ciri? Ciri Garzn stifled a sob: Dont look at me. She is, now, truly devastated. She wasnt afraid of anything, but the police officers words, The girls parents said they didnt have a daughter as soon as they got the call, still stung her. Hadnt you been kicked out of your home a long time ago? Hadnt you been used to it for a long time? But why, when he heard those words, his chest was still choking as if wrapped in stic wrap, like a dying fish, and if he didnt cling to Andreo Fanta at that moment, he would be left without hisst support. She had long since gotten used to her mother and father loving her brother more than her, but she also loved Tavio and never wanted to hurt him. Tavios ident was really an ident, so why were her mother and father putting all the me on her He doesnt want to make things easy for Andreo Fanta,rgely because the only time he has a glimmer of relief and inner release is when he misbehaves badly with Andreo Fanta. Hot tears, flowing from closed eyes, moistened the fabric of Andreo Fantas shirt on his chest, burning, burning in Andreo Fantas heart. Ciri if thats not enough, Ill ask someone to bully the girl who bullied you, okay? When ites to Ciri Garzn, Andreo Fanta has no limits, so to speak. In the eyes of the world, Andreo Fanta is a gentleman, even if he is aloof, and would never mess with an unknown girl, but if someone bullies Ciri Garzn, whoever it is, Andreo Fanta will do it for the person he holds in his arms, if he pleases. Ciri Garzon cowered in his arms, her eyes red and bloodshot, but she didnt say a word, she didnt even give him a look, she just clung to his arms and cried, not screaming, but sobbing reluctantly. Andreo Fanta became increasingly distressed as he stopped asking questions and picked her up in his arms with his long arms, his chin brushing the top of her head. Go ahead, cry enough. When they arrived at the hospital, Andreo Fanta took Ciri Garzn to the debridement room. The doctor gave the wound a little treatment and prescribed some ointment, but it was nothing serious, except that Ciri Garzns skin was so white and wless that the scratches seemed especially conspicuous. Andreo Fanta did not want Ciri Garzn to go back to her dormitory for fear that some of her ssmates woulde back to harass her. After taking her to the car, he brushed the tip of her nose with his thin lips and asked her in a low voice: Ciri,e home with me, eh?. Ciri Garzn, her face a little pale, pursed her lips and said, I dont want to. So, where do you want to live, I have many properties in my name, choose one and I promise you that no idle person will bother you. What about you? Ciri Garzon looked up, her watery eyes ring at him. Andreo Fantas face went cold once: In your opinion, am I an idle person?. If you really want whats best for me, if youve really changed your possessiveness, then dont make decisions for me. Possessive, dominant, paranoid. This is your Andreo Fanta stamp here at Ciri Garzn. He admitted that he used to be too possessive of her, he would send someone to follow her wherever she went, she said she couldnt breathe, he understood, over the years she had run away time and time again, hadnt he spoiled her enough? Ciri, your safety, to me, is of utmost importance. So even though she thinks he is possessive, domineering and paranoid, he has no qualms about it. The ck LINCOLN is parked in front of an unfrequented vi in Andreo Fanta. The three-story vi has a small Japanese style exterior, which is very elegant. In the courtyard there are nted many maple leaves that, when autumnes, are red and beautiful. To the left of the courtyard there is also arge bamboo grove that rustles when the wind blows, a pleasant sound. Everything is as Ciri Garzn likes it, but Ciri Garzn still doesnt like Andreo Fanta locking him in his territory. After Andreo Fanta picked her up from the police station, Ciri Garzns feet never touched the ground again. The man carried her horizontally to the upstairs bedroom and gently deposited her on therge bed. Stay here for a while and for school Ill ask Cidro Borja to give you a sabbatical so it wont be toote to go back to school when you feel better. After saying this, Andreo Fanta looked outside, it was almost dark, and asked again, Do you want to take a shower and go to bed first? Ciri Garzn shook her head, I washed it. The man nodded and turned to leave when Ciri Garzn suddenly grabbed him by the sleeve. Andreo Fanta is a little surprised that he rarely stays with him, and that most of the time he kicks him out. Im hungry. I hadnt had a bite of dinner so far, and I was starving. Andreo Fanta was taken aback, but a small smile appeared under his eyes, What do you want to eat?. Small ravioli with shrimp. Okay, Ill have Cidro Borja get it. It is good to be able to eat. Andreo Fanta went downstairs and ordered Cidro Borja to bring the ravioli, with a special reminder: By the way, ask for Wanli Xiangs, Ciri loves them. Wan Li Xiang Xiao Ravioli? There is no ce around here. Second, second master, there is no Wan Li Xiang Xiao Yuan Yuan in this vicinity for five kilometers. Andreo Fanta gave him a cold look: If you dont have it five kilometers away, go buy it ten kilometers away, if you dont have it ten kilometers away, go buy it fifteen kilometers away. Is there a limit to the number of ravioli dishes you can pay for gas? Ill go right now, but its a long way away and Im afraid the ravioli will be mushy. Dont worry, and donte to see me. Cidro Borjas head is two sizes too big, and its easier to take care of business than Miss Ciris personal affairs! This Miss Ciri, who really thinks outside the box, wants small Wan Li Xiang ravioli one day and big Yipin Jiu crabs the next, i. e., if she wants them in the middle of the night, she has to get them for this ancestor in the middle of the night. Im on my way. Okay, find out why Ciri got into an argument with her housemates and have them pull the footage from the police stations security cameras. Good.Belonging ? N?velDram/a.Org. Ciri Garzn is lying on arge, soft bed, drifting off to sleep. I dont know how long she slept, but a big, warm, dry hand gently caressed her little face, Ciri, get up and eat some ravioli, I bought the Wan Li Xiang ravioli that you love, eat before you sleep, huh?. Ciri Garzn has a nightmare and murmurs dreamily: Dont throw me out daddy mom dont throw me out I didnt want to hurt Tavio. Dont throw me out. Andreo Fantas dark eyes trembled fiercely as he looked at her. Chapter 422: I’ll take care of you for the rest of your life Ciri Garzn was awakened by Andreo Fanta and sat at the table, content to eat the small ravioli of Miles that Cidro Borja had managed to buy ten kilometers away. Along with it, the bad mood of the day was swept away. Cidro Borja approached and whispered: Miss Ciri, I had a hard time buying these ravioli, I waited in a long line, I could hardly buy them, I was afraid they would get soft, I stepped on the elerator like a race car, you must finish them. Otherwise, the second master should go back to bother. Beg me. what? cooed Cidro Borja, uprehending. Ciri Garzn hooked her lips into a wicked smile, Beg me to finish this te of ravioli. little ancestor you cant torture me, the second master will kill me. For the fact that you are so faithful, dispense with you. Cidro Borja then calmed down. Andreo Fantaes down the stairs after a shower, dressed in soft house clothes. Youreing with me to the studio. Cidro Borja followed Andreo Fanta to the studio. When we arrived at the studio, Andreo Fanta narrowed his dark eyes and asked, How are you doing with what I asked you to find out? We discovered that Miss Ciri had a problem with her roommate because she deliberately turned off the main water valve, causing the water to stop in the middle of her shower. Andreo Fanta frowned slightly, Just for that?. At that moment Fresco Varas verbally attacked Miss Ciri. What was the attack? Cidro Borja froze, debating whether to tell Andreo Fanta, This Say. Fresco Varas said that Miss Ciri was being kept as the invisible mistress of a rich businessman . Anyway, the words were so bad that Miss Ciri got angry and pped Fresco Varas, after which the two got into a fight.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Andreo Fantas brow furrowed and he asked in a cold voice, Did you get surveince from the police station at the time? I have it, it has been emailed to you. By the way, Second Master, Officer Ho said that Miss Ciris parents were called at that time and it turned out that Miss Ciris parents said that I didnt have the daughter. Andreo Fantas heart skipped a beat and a strange emotion shone under his eyes. So thats why Ciri was crying in his arms? Is it the same reason you started having nightmares again? Andreo Fanta and Cidro Borja left the studio and came downstairs to see that the diners had left and that the tter on the table was empty, with the ravioli finished and only half a bowl of soup left. With a start, Andreo Fanta realizes something and goes to the second floor room, only to find it also empty and deserted. Cidro Borja! Send for Ciri! In the middle of the night, Andreo Fanta, his face somber and cold, strides out into the courtyard and, once outside the vi, sees Ciri Garzn crouched by the bamboo grove, teasing a kitten in the not-too-distant gloom. The heart that had risen in his throat suddenly rxed and fell back on his heart. The hand resting on the doorknob was also withdrawn. Cidro Borja, naturally, saw Ciri Garzn on the edge of the bamboo, Segundo Maestro, Miss Ciri did not run away. He was the one who was too nervous. Andreo Fanta let out a long, soft sigh and said to Cidro Borja, Go back first. Yes. Andreo Fanta approached her, looked at her crouched on the floor, saw how thin she was dressed and took off her jacket to put it over her shoulders. Im not cold. Put it on. Andreo Fanta was so stubborn that Ciri Garzn didnt bother to argue with him, so he took his coat and did as he was told. Andreo Fanta also deigned to squat down and asked with a faint smile, Whats with the sudden flight? I had just finished my ravioli when this cat jumped out, I dont know where the stray cat came from, so I chased it. Andreo Fanta saw how much he seemed to like the stray cat and suggested, Why dont we adopt him? Feed him together. So, between them, with a pet inmon, perhaps his Ciri would be willing to get a little closer to him. Ciri Garzn did not answer, just pursed her lips and said: I dont know who lost him, and why give birth to him again if she had not decided to keep him for life. The words, it seems, were not so much about the stray cat as about herself. Looking at his small and somewhat dazed face, Andreo Fantas chest inexplicably hurt a little. I will raise him and support him for life. Andreo Fanta reached out and hugged the cat. Ciri Garzn froze and warned, Its a very dirty alley cat. Andreo Fanta is always clean and it was a rarity that he reached out to hold this dirty stray cat. But Andreo Fantas rare condescension did not go down well with the stray cat, who slipped out of his hand, jumped to the ground and soon fled without a trace. Andreo Fanta was stunned. Ciri Garzon tugged at the corners of her lips and smiled bitterly, Youre willing to stay with her, but she seems rather reluctant. Andreo Fantas face went cold for a moment, and there was a vague edge in his eyes. Dont you want to be raised by me? Suddenly, an icy question sounded behind Ciri Garzn, and a shiver ran down her spine. When Andreo Fanta is silent, he is afraid to confront him. For a long time, Ciri Garzn thought that Andreo Fanta was evil, that he held her captive when she ran away, and that at the height of their confrontation, Andreo Fanta choked her and told her that if it happened again, he would break her legs Although over the years, that violent and possessive man has improved a bit, it is easy to change, but it is hard to change your nature. If Ciri Garzon continues to challenge him, he doesnt mind if their rtionship goes back to the way it was, even if its strained, but at least hes on her side. Andreo Fanta never cared about the dishonorable way he got Ciri Garzn, the only thing that mattered to him was that she stayed by his side. Andreo Fanta loves it, but it can also ruin it. Ciri Garzon grimaced, but asked through gritted teeth, In your eyes, Im just a little pet like that stray cat, you just like to have me tied to you, and if you really love me, you should respect me. Its as if Adam Rouco respects every decision that Estre makes, Estre wants toe stay for a week in Ciudad del Rey and Adam Rouco epts a week. You said you could change your possessiveness, but now youre back to being so stubborn, Andreo Fanta ah The man pulled her up in a cross-legged hug, Mention another man in front of me and you know what the consequences are. It doesnt make sense. Youpare me with Adn Rouco, and you, are you going topare yourself with Estre, who will always run away from Adn Rouco? But Ciri Garzn, you run away again and again, you lie to me again and again, your credit with me is clean. But Adam Rouco didnt ruin Estre Berrocals family! If it wasnt for you, Tavio wouldnt be dead and mom and dad wouldnt hate me so much and even say they never had me as a daughter! Andreo Fanta took Ciri Garzn to the bamboo grove and ced her against a thick bamboo, scarlet-eyed and bloodthirsty. Ciri Garzon looked at him defensively, fear lurking in her eyes, What are you up to?. Ciri, dont challenge my patience with you over and over again. The mansrge hands roughly tore her skirt Chapter 423: Good husband! Ciri Garzn was taken back to the vige by Andreo Fanta. Stunned, Andreo Fanta took her to the shower and thenid her down on the big bed and fell asleep with her close to him. Ciri Garzns whole body ached and, above all, her heart ached. She unconsciously stirred in his arms, unwilling to face him, and curled up like a baby, shutting him out of her world. Andreo Fanta stared at the nape of his white cor, his dark eyes shadowed, a fire lurking in his heart, rising. He pushed her hard to stand in front of him, What are you hiding from?. I dont want to see you. Ciri Garzn looked at him with red eyes. But Im your man. The man who at one time forced himself upon her. Andreo Fanta couldnt help but feel pain, his fingers gently brushed the corner of her wet, red eyes, he lowered his head and kissed her forehead, suppressing his temper and sighing sweetly, I was too aggressive just now. Come here and Ill hug you. It looked like he was cajoling a three-year-old. At this point, Ciri Garzn wanted to bite him to death. But Andreo Fanta was dominant after all, and he stretched out his long arms and pulled the small woman into his embrace, regardless of whether Ciri Garzn took the initiative or not. Stop, dont you love Miles ravioli, Ill take you there in the morning, eh? The man kissed her ear lovingly and tenderly, Ill see if it hurts and Ill be careful not to hurt you next time. Ciri Garzn bites her finger, not wanting to speak again. Andreo Fanta has always felt like a loser in this rtionship, but Ciri Garzn clearly understands that she is theplete loser. No matter how much she screams, argues and cries, in the end she is swallowed up by Andreo Fanta without a sound, and is left alone as the canary that belongs to her, unable to cross the gaps on one side, but unwilling to let go. Ciri Garzn spent several days recovering in the vi and, instead of recovering, Andreo Fanta began to hold her captive again as a prisoner. Cidro Borja arrived with eight bodyguards, two at the door, two at the back door, two at the side door and two, standing in the garden below, in case he jumped out the second floor window onto thewn to escape. Previously, Ciri Garzn also broke her leg during her escape from the captivity of Andreo Fanta. How cruel of Andreo Fanta to beg her to take her to the doctor after breaking her leg, but Andreo Fanta left her in bed, crying and screaming in pain for three whole days, so wet and sweaty she was dying in pain. Ciri Garzon hated it, and was cruel enough to say that he should remember the pain and consequences of running away. For a long time afterwards, Ciri Garzn did not dare to think of fleeing again, because of the cost, set in stone. It wasnt until a year ago that she managed to escape and stay on the run for a whole year, so long that she really began to worry that Andreo Fanta had abandoned her. I guess people are cheap, before running away, their mind is to escape from her clutches, but after really running away for a long time, they start worrying if there is another woman by their side to rece her. Every time Andreo Fanta took her back, they got along wonderfully, because they had been away for so long that he loved her more than he had time to lose his temper, but as time went by, they began to argue and sh again, and eventually Ciri Garzn got into the habit of running away. At noon, Cidro Borja had ordered a meal from Ippudo. Ciri Garzn had not eaten much for several days and the food at the Ippudo was especially to her taste, so she ate more. Cidro Borja is relieved. This Miss Ciri, finally ready to eat today. When Andreo Fanta called to ask, Cidro Borja reported honestly. The man there ordered in a deep voice, Bring in the chef. Cidro Borja thought that his ears had misheard? what? Bring in Ippudos chef directly? Cook for Miss Ciri by herself? Are you deaf? Second Master, are we going to invite now? The head chef of this first-ss house Now, immediately. Have the first-ss chef cook for Ciri alone for the night. Whats the limit? Youre going to poach Miss Ciris chef just because he ate half a bowl of rice more? How inhumane is that? ****** Estre Berrocal is lying in La Vi Vasconcellos, bored and touring Adn Roucos circle of friends.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. When she saw the marriage certificate he had sent, she nced at the registration date on it and suddenly realized that tomorrow was their anniversary. Estre Berrocal rushed over and sent a sardonic WhatsApp to Adn Rouco: What are you doing tomorrow?. The other party quickly responded with a few words, I work, youre not at home, otherwise I could be doing something else. For example, . Estre Berrocals mouth twisted and her little face reddened slightly, but she returned a decent Oh. He grabbed his phone in frustration, Adn Rouco did not remember their wedding anniversary! Although, if he hadnt happened to see the time of his registration, he probably wouldnt remember much of it, but how could he not! A day like your wedding anniversary is not a big day, but if you never celebrate it, you are unlikely to get into the habit of celebrating itter. No, you have to make Adam Rouco a good husband! But hes staying a week in Ciudad del Rey, and tomorrow is only the fourth day, so he cant go back to La Ciudad Santa. Estre Berrocaly on the bed in a hulking fashion, her small hand rubbing her stomach as a daring idea crossed her mind. Honey, lets go back to Daddy tomorrow, okay? Pass in front of him and surprise him. Early the next morning, Estre Berrocal talked to Mrs. Vasconcellos about it and took a ne back to La Ciudad Santa. When we arrived at La Ciudad Santa, it was noon, Estre Berrocal sent a WhatsApp asking where Adn Rouco was, and he said he was ying golf with a client. Does this mean you are in show business? Estre Berrocal got into a cab and hurriedly told the driver, Driver, you are no longer going to the Rouco Group. So, where are you going girl? Estre Berrocal sent another message to Adn Rouco: Can you send me a location?. Adn Rouco, for his part, thought he was imagining things, so he sent a random piece. Estre Berrocal said directly to the driver, Driver, go to Moon Lake International Golf Course!. Moon Lake is on the outskirts and quite remote. Along the way, Estre Berrocal waited for him, during which time Adn Rouco also sent her some messages, but she never replied, with the idea that saying too much would give her away. Adn Rouco was leaving the course after ying golf with a client when a familiar and pleasant female voice suddenly came from the horse, not far away, on the other side of the road. Adam! As soon as Estre Berrocal got out of the car, the first thing she saw was Adn Rouco, who was about to enter through the door and, fearing he was leaving, she hurried across the road. On this side of the golf course, there are many carsing and going, and Adam Roucos brow furrows as they whiz by. Estre Berrocal crosses the road and gets run over, narrowly escaping being grazed by a car! When you reach the middle of the road, you are blocked by the white railings in the center of the road. Adn Rouco exploded with rage, his temples exploded and he sneered: Dont be a killjoy! I was in a hurry to see you, thats why A car speeds by. Adn Rouco hurried to grab her by the waist, holding her by himself, and Estre Berrocal put her arms around his neck nervously. Chapter 424: A little farewell is better than a new marriage Adn Rouco holds the woman in his arms with one hand, his dark eyes fixed on her. Why are you suddenly running back? Estre Berrocal, hearing his questioning tone and slight frown, thought he was annoyed and murmured, Youre not d Im going back to La Ciudad Santa, are you? Or is it dating some pretty secretary? Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked around and saw a tall, imperious-looking woman. What are you looking at? Adn Rouco took her across the road, too anxious to be hit by a car at the time, and only now did he have the presence of mind to look for her. Are the waters of Ciudad del Rey so nourishing? How is it that within a few days she seems to have rejuvenated a bit, nothing to do with a pregnant woman, let alone a mother of two. Estre Berrocal gently punched him on the shoulder, gesturing for him to put her down, People are watching, you put me down. After crossing the street, Adam Rouco set her down and slid hisrge hand over the light pink bodice she wore, a beautiful dress, a very unsaturated pink of a soft color I had not seen her wear before. She wore a short light beige knit top, the bodice hem swinging at her slender ankles, and a pair of khaki-colored womens leather t-heeled shoes, all looking bright andfortable, in Adam Roucos view and to his liking. President Rouco, this is President Salvatore de Barreto Technologies looks at Estre Berrocal and asks her with curiosity. Adn Rouco took her small hand that he wore over the hem of her skirt and said with a slight smile, My wife. President Salvatore was stunned, expecting some secret agent or Adam Roucos impromptu mistress, but instead it was his wife. President Rouco got married for real and I didnt even know about it. Adam Roucos dark eyes looked fondly at the face of the little woman next to him and said, I was in a hurry to marry her, so I didnt have time to do the wedding, but Ill make up for itter. Well invite President Salvatore for a drink. Estre Berrocals heart warmed and she smiled at President Salvatore and nodded in greeting. Then President Rouco should remember to invite me when the timees. Definitely. After saying goodbye, President Salvatore left in his car with his beautiful secretary. Adn Roucos gaze returns to Estre Berrocals face, with a yful gleam in his eyes. All of a sudden youre rushing back from King City to check in? Estre Berrocal blushed slightly and frowned, You dont seem very pleased with my sudden appearance. He had thought about giving her a surprise, but she seemed to have only surprise, not joy, and his emotions, which had been high, were immediately lowered. Adn Rouco has a look of urgency in his eyes: No, its a bit of a surprise. You really dont know why Im back all of a sudden? Let me guess C you miss me? At the same time, Adn Rouco was holding his little wife, against his chest and between the bodywork. Estre Berrocals ears reddened even more: Bribn!. Adn Rouco looked at her, she was in his arms, very small, his big hands gently encircled her waist and he couldnt help but kiss her lower, his big hands also rummaged through her baggy, short knit shirt and kneaded her. This is out, how he kissed. Outside the car, Estre Berrocals whole body warmed up before the man led her to the car. When he reached the car, Adn Rouco did not hurry to drive, but took her small hand resting on the hem of her skirt and touched the diamond ring she wore on her ring finger. Estre Berrocal looked at him with teary eyes and asked, Do you remember what day it is?. What day? And I really didnt have their anniversary in mind at all! She removed her hand from his palm, Its nothing, go home. Adn Rouco looked at her yfully, You didnte all the way from Ciudad del Rey just to be kissed and hugged? Estre Berrocals little face reddened and she stared at him. Adn Rouco was about to start the car when his cell phone rang. The caller ID was Santino Yepes. Hey, boss, the flight is booked, its a 3 p. m. flight, have you finished your tickets with President Salvatore? Adn Rouco looked at the small woman sitting in the passenger seat and said, Cancel it, no more. Youre not going? Well, the people are back. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal asked curiously, Whos back?. You dont know.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Estre Berrocal asked no further questions with interest. A little tired, she leaned back in her seat and soon fell asleep. When she arrived at the Banyan Tree Hotel, Adn Rouco woke her up. Estre Berrocal nced around and was a bit puzzled, What brings you to the Banyan Tree Hotel?. The voice of a man who has just woken up, speaking mute and extra soft, like a feather gently gliding over the tip of his heart, tickling it. Adn Rouco looked down and kissed her half-open, half-closed eyes and said, Come and eat. Estre Berrocal puffed out her little mouth: But Im not hungry yet. Adn Rouco had gotten out of the car, walked around the door, opened the passenger door and lowered it. Then well go to the movies first. Estre Berrocal said amused, You brought me to a hotel to watch a movie?. Nice hotel movie. The mans erect, firm body pressed against hers, a smile hidden in his tone. Estre Berrocal is a little confused and thinks to herself what movie the hotel is watching This hotel is owned by the Rouco Group, and Adn Rouco has luxury rooms avable here year-round. Entering the presidential suite on the top floor, he swiped his card and the door opened. Upon entering the room, Estre Berrocal noticed howrge and spacious it was, ran to look at the decor and furnishings, which were all upscale, and sat down on the big, fluffy bed with a vague, No wonder you came to the hotel to watch a movie, the environment here is really morefortable than a movie theater to watch a movie. Theres a screening room inside, well go in and watch itter. Really, a hotel room with a screening room? Ill go check it out. Estre Berrocal ran in to take a look and it was quite extravagant, with a screening room inside that was even more luxurious than the movie theater. Adn Rouco reached up and took off his tie, tossing it on the bed, and reached over his long legs, hugging her back. Lets take a shower first. Estre Berrocal did not want to wash, Why do you need a bathroom to watch a movie, I want to do it at night when I go to bed, I dont want to go to the bathroom, you go to the bathroom if you want. You have to have a ritual to watch a movie, huh? What has the ritual of with bathing, I dont want to do it. The womans small hands pushed him. He has a cleanliness problem, but she does not. Good boy. The man bent down and lifted her across the room and into the bathroom. After spending a long time in the shower, a small farewell, Adn Roucos goal was not to shower at all, Estre Berrocals little face steaming red and on the verge of dripping blood. However, until they left the bathroom and headed for the screening room, Estre Berrocal didnt really know what Adn Rouco was up to with all this mystery. Its true that you say youre going to watch a movie, but youre watching pornography. Chapter 425: President Rouco, upset at the interruption of a good thing Rome, Italy. Esteban Zaragosas divorce case with udio Belles has been going on for many days without Dulcina Calvo contacting him. As soon as he turned on his cell phone to call her, he found that the call was not working and that her mobile number was, in all likelihood, cked out. Esteban Zaragosa leaned over, long fingers twisting between his eyebrows, a little annoyed, logged back into WhatsApp, went to Dulcina Calvo and sent her a message, but the dialog box showed that the person was no longer his friend The frown, frowned deeper. The face was also colder and darker. Esteban Zaragosa has never in his thirty-two years of life been so stifled, let alone with such a closed door. He called the hospital in La Ciudad Santa to ask how Dulcina Calvo was doing, but was told that Dulcina Calvo had resigned and gone home. Esteban Zaragosa had few friends inmon with Dulcina Calvo, but Estre Berrocal was one. Dulcinastest moves. Dulcina maintained good rtions with Estre Berrocal, perhaps the person with whom Dulcina had the most contact during this period. Thus, at the Banyan Tree Hotel. Adn Rouco was cajoling Estre Berrocal to make dry fire when Estre Berrocals cell phone rang. No wait a minute my phone is ringing.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Dont answer. Adn Rouco pressed himself against the little woman and continued kissing her, but Estre Berrocal pulled her little face away and gasped, What if its important? Im going to call. Estre Berrocal gave him a peck at the corner of her lips before turning away and picking up the phone. Adn Roucoy back on the bed and pped the back of his hand against his forehead, there was really nothing good about that lustful man, and looked at the caller ID, which turned out to be Esteban Zaragosa. He remembered it fiercely. Estre Berrocal also found it curious: It was Dr. Esteban who called, did he get the wrong number?. Unconsciously, Estre Berrocal sensed that Esteban Zaragosa was looking for Adn Rouco, but called her instead. Adn Rouco growled, He better be up to something. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched as she picked up the phone. Hello, Dr. Esteban? Esteban Zaragosa over there, his voice a little hoarse and disheveled, I wanted to ask , have you been in contact with Dulcinately? Estre Berrocal reacted with a start when she learned that Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina had recently had an argument, so Esteban Zaragosa was making this call to get information from her. I recently left for Ciudad del Rey and did not contact Dulcina, nor did she contact me. Yes, thank you. Estre Berrocal hung up the phone and looked silently at Adn Rouco: Dr. Esteban seems to be in a very bad mood. Adn Rouco yanked the phone away from her and threw it away, hugging her under the sheets. Your husband and I are in a bad mood right now. Wait a minute! What is it again? Cant continue correctly? Estre Berrocal, with a little red face, hugged his neck and said, I forbid you to look at other womens bodies. He was referring to the women in the tinted film. Adn Rouco has never been one to indulge in bathing, but Im not interested in these kinds of movies, but this one is different. Estre Berrocal was curious: Whats different? Scale and shape more attractive to him? Adam Roucos dark eyes blinked and in them there was a faint glint of darkness: In this film, what I most want is the forty-fifty second scene. Whats that? Adn Rouco picked up the remote control, tuned to that point and pressed the pause button. Estre Berrocal looked at the screen, her watery eyes trembling slightly. At this angle, the girls face on the screen resembles yours in seven or eight points. Estre Berrocal turned off the screen right away, threw her arms around his neck and said, Shes not as pretty as I am. Adn Rouco did not reply, his gaze was fixed on her little face as he gave a low mmm. Youll have to see meter. Well, if youe back to King City for another ten and a half days in the future, Ill have to save more photos. Photographs? Estre Berrocal is puzzled. Adn Rouco did not answer her, butter Estre Berrocal found out which photos Adn Rouco was referring to. It was just blush, and all his, and he didnt even know when he caught it. Chapter 426: Happy Anniversary, Mrs. Rouco There has always been a disparity between the physical strength of men and women, especially in this area. Adn Rouco was clearly refreshed and even more invigorated when he finished, but Estre Berrocal was asleep in bed, exhausted. Her breathing was shallow, her eyshes long, and Adn Rouco looked at her with soft eyes, his thin lips hooked in superb humor, dropping apassionate kiss on her forehead. Estre Berrocal slept for about half an hour and woke up when it was already dark outside. After some exercise, I was also hungry. Adn Rouco asks, Are you hungry? Well, now I want a Fabada. Fabada? Adn Rouco tugged her: Come on, lets have dinner. Estre Berrocal asks, while getting dressed, Is there a fabada in this upscale hotel? I would also like to have a kebab The bosss wife wants it and if the chef doesnt dare to do it, the boss will fire him. Estre Berrocal covered her face andughed as the image of the chefs dumbfounded face shed through her mind. It is also really aggravating for a chef in a seven-star hotel to be asked to make Fabada, the grilled meat. As she entered the elevator, Adn Rouco suddenly came up behind her and raised his hand to cover her eyes. Estre Berrocal unconsciously raised her hand and ced it on the back of his, Well. why are you covering my eyes?. The man behind her, his pleasant masculine breath spraying the base of her ear, opened in a low, muffled voice, Surprise. Surprise? What kind of surprise? Arrive soon. The elevator, with a jingle, reaches the top floor. Adn Rouco helped her, half-heartedly, to get out of the elevator. Estre Berrocal was a little impatient: Can you open your eyes now? Adn Rouco led her to the table before releasing her eyes, as the man lowered his head and spoke softly into her ear, Happy first anniversary, Mrs. Estre Berrocal froze, did she really remember? In front of them, fireflies danced in the sky, champagne and candles were arranged on the table and countless colorful balloons were tied around them, thergest of which had the words First Anniversary written on it. These are carefully organized by him. Only How did you know I wasing back today? These were obviously prearranged. In the center of the rectangr dining table is a bouquet of white roses, very fresh and obviously recently ced. I was scheduled to fly to King City today to pick you up, but youve upset my ns. Estre Berrocals watery eyes quivered, You nned this a long time ago? So you remembered the day from the beginning?. Adam Rouco approached her, picked up the beautiful bouquet of white roses and handed it to her with a yful look, Unlike you, Im not so careless as to not remember until my anniversary. Estre Berrocal, clutching the white roses, saw that inside the bouquet was a small gift box and arched her eyebrows, Do you have a gift for me? Take it apart and look. Estre Berrocal carefully unwrapped it, and inside was a simple but subtle diamond ne with a brilliant cut, worth a lot of money.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Ill put it on for you. Hmm. Adn Rouco picks up the ne from the box, walks behind her and helps her put it on. Estre Berrocal touched the ne to her corbone and asked with a slight blush, Is it pretty?. Nice to see. Soon the waiter and the violinist came upstairs. Once they were both seated, the waiter asked: President Rouco, Mrs. Rouco, what would you like to eat? Estre Berrocal still cant get enough of Fabada, I want to eat Fabada. Recently pregnant, I just want to eat with a focus on taste. Waiter: This A seven-star hotel, in such a romantic location, on such a memorable day, while eating fabada and listening to violins? Mrs. Rouco is a bit of a pleasure Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, No?. Adn Rouco ordered with abandon: Go and tell the cook to make it, if its not as good as the fabada at the roadside store, youll be out of a job. Waiter: yes yes yes yes. Estre Berrocal called out to him, a little embarrassed, By the way, another roast, please. Adn Rouco folded the cloth in front of him: Ill take one of those. Estre Berrocal was stunned, not realizing that Adn Rouco was also going to eat something so unnutritious. its not a problem. The waiter turned around with a look of astonishment, Mrs. Rouco must have eaten too much mountain food! Fabada and grilled meat again President Rouco even followed with spoiled face and asked for one too what happened. Chapter 427: Don’t mess with the mentally ill! Estre Berrocals appetite was whetted when the waiter brought the steaming fabada and the grilled meats. He took a bite of the stew inside the Fabada and tasted it, which was surprisingly tasty. Adn Rouco looked at her and asked, What does it taste like?. Well its worthy of a 7-star restaurant that makes Fabada, its really much better than the ones in the roadside stores! Adn Rouco also tried it and it was not bad. Estre Berrocal added: But its normal, the ingredients in such high-end restaurants must be very good. He tasted the stew again and it was really tender and crispy, not even close to the taste of the stew from the little store. As for the asado, it was also first-rate, and Estre Berrocal ate a lot; she had not had a bad appetite since she was pregnant, but no day had she eaten more than today. I want some rice. Adn Rouco said to the waiter: Serve a te of rice. Arent you going to eat? asked Estre Berrocal. She always thought it was too much of a sin to eat alone and be fat. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: Do you want me to eat with you?. Estre Berrocal puffed out her little mouth and said with sincerity: Im afraid of getting fat and that you are always in such a good shape. Adam Roucos eyes blinked somberly: Serve me a te of rice, too. Yes, President Rouco. Estre Berrocal is happy because even though she eats a lot, at least she has someone to get fat with. He looked at the fireflies flying in the air and reached out to catch them, but they were running fast and asked curiously, Its not summer, where did you get so many fireflies? Somebody catch him in the tropics. It really is a world of the rich, you can have anything you want with just one word. Paying to catch fireflies in the tropics is something you can only do if you have money to burn. Having eaten all the fabada and grilled meat she wanted, and having the anniversary she wanted, Estre Berrocal was happy. Can we have it every year from now on? Adn Rouco hugged her from behind and lowered his head to kiss her ear: Of course. But hes especially sorry this year. Adn Rouco was stunned: Hmm? Whats going on?. Is it that you dont like the arrangements he has made? Estre Berrocal turned her head to look at him, her fingers gently touching the corbone ne, and said, You have a gift for me, but I have no gift for you. You can package yourself as a gift to me. The man said without blushing, his dark eyes burning as he stared at her. Estre Berrocal turned in his arms, stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms around his neck and moved to his soft lips to drop a solemn kiss on his. Adam, thank you. N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. ****** City of Ronda at night, the sky is clear, the stars are shining and the moon is enchanting But Dulcina Calvo is far from charming. He rested his chin and looked up at the starry sky, only to feel that the night was pale and his heart was more sorrowful Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina hovered hesitantly at the door, whispering. Why do you think Dulcinas soul is on edge this time? Isnt the work getting done? Dulcina is too smart to be bad at her job, could it be an emotional problem? Has she had a fight with Lazaro? Papa DulcinaMadre Dulcina didnt understand it well either. Mother Dulcina suddenly remembered that Lzaro Morejn had called her house earlier and that she had copied the number at that time. Ill get the phone number. Papa Dulcina, puzzled, pulled her back, What number are you looking for? Lazarus number! I want to know if hes stalking my daughter! Come on,e with me! I may not be able to find him alone! Mother Dulcina pulled Papa Dulcina to find the number. After a long search, they finally found a handwritten phone number in a drawer of the television cab in their own bedroom. This is it! Mother Dulcina called the phone and it rang for a long time before someone answered. Hello? Hello, is this Lazaro? This is Dulcinas mother. Lzaro Morejn, who received the call there, was a bit stunned; he did not expect Ta Calvo to call him out of the blue after he and Dulcina had been broken up for so long. Aunt Calvo, what can I do for you? Mother Dulcina looked at Papa Dulcina and said, Lazarus, its true, Dulcina has been home thest few days, but I see shes been sulking, locked in her room alone, in a bad mood, and Tia wants to ask you if youve been fighting. Lzaro Morejn frowned, a fight? Hadnt Dulcina Calvo told her parents that they had broken up? Aunt Calvo, Dulcina and I broke up a long time ago. What? Mother Dulcina hung up the phone and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Papa Dulcina: Its true, Lzaro Morejn says they broke up! That girl, howe she didnt tell us about such a big affair and when it happened Mother Dulcina got up to go into the next room to ask Dulcina, but Papa Dulcina stopped her, Calm down, are you going to ask her about this now, shes upset, youre not going to add fuel to the fire by asking her? Mother Dulcina was guilty of muttering, This Lazaro Morejon, hes so unreliable! Thest time he was a guest in the house, he seemed pretty reliable to me!. Hey, people cant look like people. Besides, our girl is more innocent, so she must be more or less at a disadvantage when ites to rtionships. Mother Dulcina reproached him: Its your fault. I told you to let her go home and find a job. Its your fault for letting her see more of the world in the city, and look, now shes been dumped!. Wife, you cant say that, youre too arbitrary. Girls, theres nothing wrong with seeing more of the world. Dont worry about the girls affairs from now on, Ill take care of it. You Dulcina Calvo was about to fall asleep when her cell phone rang and it was actually Lzaro Morejn calling. She frowned, what was Lazaro Morejon doing calling her sote at night? But he picked it up anyway, Hello. Dulcina, are you still upset? Dulcina Calvo was confused: What?. Its my fault for breaking up with you, I know you still love me, are you in The Holy City now? Lets meet up now, I know you must be missing me right now. Lazaro Morejon, are you sick? Dulcina Calvo immediately cut the phone off. Why didnt I realize before that Lazaro Morejon was so self-absorbed! Hes a psychopath! Dulcina Calvo threw her phone aside, pulled the covers over her head and closed her eyes, but she couldnt sleep. The phone lights up again, a text message, again from Lazaro Morejon. The content is Think of me directly, I wontugh at you. In fact, to this day, I still think of you from time to time and miss our time together. You always brought me breakfast. Dulcina Calvo was on the verge of spitting blood, and she said a few words back, Fuck you. I was so upset and Lazaro Morejon had interfered that I wanted to hit someone in the middle of the night! Chapter 428: Poor Dulcina Just as Dulcina Calvo finished answering the phone and was about to turn it off, it rang again. There was no caller ID and she didnt look at him carefully, so she unconsciously thought it was Lzaro Morejn, and as soon as she picked up, she cursed: Lzaro Morejn, are you finished? I dont want you now! I dont want to see you either! Please dont bother me anymore. Dulcina Calvo finished in a sigh and took a deep breath, refreshing herself. But on the other end of the line a low, maic, familiar male voice rang out, I am not Lazaro Morejon. In a few brief words, the coldness of the others voice could be heard. Dulcina Calvo was so frightened that she almost lost her cell phone; of course, she could hear the other womans voice. He hit his head in disgust, how could it be Esteban Zaragosa on the phone! She grabbed the phone and froze, biting her lip, not daring to utter a word. Although she had done nothing wrong, the one who had done wrong was clearly him. Esteban Zaragosa, on the other side, questioned in a cold voice: Why dont you say anything? Disappointed to learn that I am not Lazaro Morejon? Dulcina Calvo swallowed saliva, remembering that morning, the humiliation she had suffered in her apartment, and then the image of Mrs. Esteban inviting her out alone, giving her her bank card and telling her to leave Esteban Zaragosa, and just thinking about it felt like a joke. Circles under the eyes, flooded with acid. She hated Esteban Zaragosas dishonesty and concealment towards her, spilling her guts and saying, Yes, now I am disappointed because it was not Lazaro Morejon who called me but you. Dulcina Calvo.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. The man pronounced his name word for word, clearly, annoyed. But who was she to listen to him, Mr. Esteban, its not appropriate for you, as a married man, to call me sote! You should spend more time with Mrs. Esteban! As I said, udio Belles was never Mrs. Esteban! Dulcina Calvoughed mockingly, Esteban Zaragosa, I used to think Lzaro Morejn was scum, but now I think you are even more scum than Lzaro Morejn. At least Lzaro Morejn admits to cheating on his wife, but you cheated on him and still wont admit it. You said that udio Belles is not Mrs. Esteban, do you think he cant read or do you think he is an idiot? The marriage certificate that udio Belles had thrown in front of her was not national, but she could tell it was international, she wasnt quite sure what country it was from, but those details didnt matter. The important thing is that he, Esteban Zaragosa, is married! And the person who appears on the marriage certificate is not her, but someone else! Dulcina Calvo hung up the phone and turned it off. Buried under the sheets, like a wounded beast, he cried for a long, long time. On the other side of the bedroom door, Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina listen to the roots in the wall. The two adults let out a sigh, There seems to be a real divide. Go away and dont disturb your daughters sleep. Rome, Italy. Esteban Zaragosa drank arge ss of brandy and his stomach, his heart, went up in mes. She holds the red string in her hand and rubs her fingers over the small porcin ball with the three words Dulcina Calvo engraved in clear letters, as if they were carved in her heart, many years ago. All these years, in the wind, in the rain, in the guns, he has always known that he and his girl are not at all from the same world. His world,plex and dangerous; hers, simple and peaceful. He thought about not destroying the peace and simplicity she had, but in the end he could not resist the idea of being in The Holy City, in her school sses, in the hospital where she was hospitalized, and being her leader. It was just an opportunity to approach her step by step, to get attached to her, and then use her to trap her. Dark eyes, slowly closing. Esteban Zaragosa felt only a vague dizziness in his head. Knock, knock, knock. There was a knock on the bedroom door. Esteban Zaragosa opened his eyes: Padre Justo. Orlondo Marta walked in dressed in a house suit, smelled the alcohol in his house and knew he had been drinking heavily, frowned and said, That much alcohol for a girl? Orlondo Marta, the righteous father of Esteban Zaragosa and the guardian of Esteban Zaragosa. Shes different. Orlondo Marta smiled, sat down in front of him, looked at him andughed: Its the first time Ive seen you so involved with a girl. Is udio bad?. udio is very nice, but I limit myself to her, as a friend, as a sister. At that moment, udius Belles, standing in front of the door, clenched his fist at these words, his flirtatious face full of proud murderous intent. Is Dulcina Calvo really so hot that a man like Esteban Zaragosa cant get enough of her? Orlondo Marta looked at him with a vague curiosity in her eyes: The more you say, the more curious I am about that girl. I didnt want to get into the love affairs of your young people, they are not for outsiders. But from what you say, I think that girl Dulcina Calvo must be very interesting. Father Justo, can you help me persuade udio? Orlondo Marta was stunned and a look of surprise crossed her eyes, Esteban, is this the first time youve asked me to convince udio that the girl Dulcina Calvo is really that important to you? Esteban Zaragosas eyes were serious and earnest: In my life, either I am not going to get married, or if I do, it will be with her. But dont forget that you and udio, for whatever reason, are authorized and legally recognized as husband and wife. But my straight father was clearly aware that I got my license with udio in the first ce, simply for the sake of the mission. Orlondo Martaughed lightly and said meaningfully, You are for the mission, yes, but udio is not. udio has liked you since you were a child, you have grown up together, you have tasted danger and life and death together, I always thought you were perfect for each other. Fair father, if I have to marry udio because it suits me, then I would be really unfair to her. Orlondo Martaughed and shook her head, There is no fairness in love, you just dont love udio, so to speak. Is that what you do with Dulcina Calvo? Youre also not fair to Dulcina Calvo when youre with Dulcina Calvo when you already have license for udio. Esteban, its because of Dulcina Calvo that youve been running to La Ciudad Santa for thest few years, isnt it? That girl, do you know who you are? Esteban Zaragosa narrowed his dark eyes, Not yet. Would she want to be with you if she knew the nature of your work, a work in which she could lose her life at any moment, and that she, if she stayed with you, would also be exposed to this risk? With udio, between you, there would be none of these conflicts. Thats what makes udio right for you. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips and said, When the timees, if she doesnt want to, naturally I wont force her; she is supposed to be a danger in my world and must not be taken to it. But until then, I dont want her and I to be separated, because of udio. Orlondo Marta reached out her hand and patted him on the shoulder, I understand, Ill help you persuade udio, but I wont get too much into your young peoples rtionship problems, you know how stubborn udio is, if she doesnt let herself go, even I wont be able to persuade her. Chapter 429: The Couple Meets After many days of rest in the City of Ronda, Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina saw that Dulcina Calvo had not talked about returning to work in the Holy City. During breakfast, Mother Dulcina mentioned out of the blue, Dulcina, when are you going back to work in town? Your father and I will make some meatballs and freeze them for you to take with you, so you wont have to eat take-out so often. Dulcina Calvo froze, took a bite of her freshly fried crunchy donut, lowered her teary eyes slightly and said, Dad, Mom, I may never work in town again. Why? Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina look at her curiously. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and said, Ive quit my internship at the hospital, so Im not going back to work for a while. Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina were stunned. Mother Dulcina frowned and said, Why quit, the hospital is such a good job, havent you always wanted to work in the city too? Mom, dont ask, okay? Ill find a new job as soon as I can anyway and you dont have to worry about me being home nibbling. Are you afraid to stay home, little girl? I think your job at the hospital is decent and youll have a good sry when youre regr, so you quit without talking to your family. Dulcina Calvo was in a bad mood and after a few bites of her fine rice, she put the bowl down: Im done, have a good time. The boy Well, cut the crap, the kids sad, isnt he? Mother Dulcina pulled her hand away from Papa Dulcina, Come on, dont make a mess. Dulcina Calvo was a gem at home for the first few days, but after spending some time at home, she became a piece of trash. My mother is not used to her waking upte, or watching her surf the Inte on her cell phone all day, orughing while eating potato French fries and watching bubble shows. Mother Dulcina, while cleaning her room, said as an aside, Dulcina, mother has asked someone to find you a job at themunity hospital in town, you should go for an interview tomorrow morning, you must have enough qualifications, so speak sweetly then, okay?. Dulcina Calvo, who was watching the TV program, heard Mother Dulcinas words and did not refuse: Yes, you can wake me up in the morning. Mother Dulcina was stunned, she had not expected her to ept so easily, she had thought that her daughter still wanted to return to work in The Holy City. Curiously. Then Ill call you early in the morning, so that then you go to bed early and dont stay up until one or two oclock, you hear? Got it, Ill sleepter. Mother Dulcina came out of her room and helped her close the door. It is very rare, what a surprise in The Holy City. The interview went well and Dulcina Calvo was epted without any surprises. Papa DulcinaMadre Dulcina is happy to have Dulcina Calvo working on her doorstep C after all, her daughter is right under her nose. After the presentation of the work, Mother Dulcina began to advise Dulcina Calvo about finding an appointment. After Dulcina Calvo left work, Mother Dulcina approached with a photo, mysteriously. Your Aunt Eugenios nephew, who yed with you as a child, remember? Dulcina Calvo shook her head, Its been so long, who remembers. Aunt Eugenios nephew, he came back from work in the city this weekend to rest, look at the picture, isnt he quite the hunk? Dulcina Calvo frowned, Mom, after all this talk, youre trying to get me to go on a blind date? Whats a blind date? Dont be so nasty, its you two getting to know each other, catching up, getting along as normal friends first, and moving on if thats okay. Dulcina Calvo sighed and looked up at the sky, Mom, I dont know him well enough to catch up. Because you dont know me well, think about it, Ive promised people Ill meet with them on the weekend, think of it as meeting with a normal friend. Mother Dulcina dropped the painting and Dulcina Calvo examined it. It looks good, but it is a far cry from Esteban Zaragosa. Come on, shes fine, why is she thinking about that bastard. Over the weekend, Dulcina Calvo woke up and Mother Dulcina was thrilled to find her clothes. It took me half a day of searching to find a dress. Dulcina Calvo, you usually buy a lot of clothes online, why are they all unseemly garments and not even a decent dress. Mom, I work in a hospital, what kind of dress do I usually wear. Mother Dulcina was so excited that she pulled a dress out of her closet: Come, try it on, your father and I had it made when we got married. Dulcina Calvo wiped her sweat: Mom, how many years ago was this in fashion, its so corny!. Wheres the dirt, those baggy clothes of yours arent dirty? Its very feminine the dress, you always dress like a student, its better to dress formally for a blind date. Finally, Dulcina Calvo was coerced by Mother Dulcina to wear the knee-length dress. Fortunately, this dress, rtively in, aqua blue, beige background, the color is light, embroidered with some seemingly heavy embroidery, but also quite beautiful, only, she has never worn a dress, so close to the body wearing the dress, walking is not convenient. Dulcina Calvo was walking to the bus stop to wait for her bus when a ck BMW stopped in her line of sight. He looked at the license te and felt something familiar as an elongated, jade-colored man got out of the car. Esteban Zaragosa walked straight towards her, attracting the attention of many people in the station. Firstly, although a BMW is an ordinary or even cheap car for Esteban Zaragosa, BMWs are not often seen for people in his town, especially the high-end BMW cars, and secondly, Esteban Zaragosa was so dazzling that many girls waiting for the car took out their cell phones and took pictures. Wow, how handsome! And so tall! Shes almost like a dominatrix! Dulcina Calvo, with a frown on her face and her small hands sped, stood up to leave, when Esteban Zaragosa approached with long strides and took her wrist between his. Run for what? Is this girl so reluctant to see him? Dulcina Calvo bit her pink lips and red at him, Let go of me! Youre a bad influence.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Esteban Zaragosa didnt bother to argue with her, he had no patience or interest in listening to her now, he simply bent down, hooked her waist and legs with his big hands and carried her to the other side of the car! Discover the groove, thats awesome! Princess hug ahhhhh! So handsome! Dulcina Calvo, taken by force to the car, struggled: Esteban Zaragosa, what are you doing? Esteban Zaragosa bent down to buckle her seat belt, brought her head to his lips and kissed her hard, then simply started the car and drove away. Dulcina Calvo wiped her lips hard and mentally cursed him, you rogue, you liar, you bastard! You put me down! Stop the car! It was then that Esteban Zaragosa noticed that she was dressed very differently from her usual attire. Normally this girl dressed casually, let alone in something as feminine as a skirt, but now she was wearing a skirt so well-fitted that it outlined her slender, slim figure and easily tempted theke of her heart. The car, slowing to a stop. Now I wanted to do something else, more than anything else, such as kiss her. As soon as Dulcina Calvo saw the car stop, she unbuckled her seat belt and tried to get out, but Esteban Zaragosa was one step ahead of her, pulling her into a fierce embrace with his big hands. Chapter 430: Going on a blind date dressed like this? Dulcina Calvo hit him with her little fist: Esteban Zaragosa! Let go of me! If you dont let go! Im going to scream! The girl stared at him with round, dark eyes and a fierce gaze. Esteban Zaragosa, however, didnt want to let it go: If you scream, even if you scream at the top of your lungs now, Im afraid no one will hear you around here. My car, its very well soundproofed. Dulcina Calvos white face flushed with anger. Let go of me! Esteban Zaragosasrge hands closed around her slender waist and his dark eyes gazed at her with a sullen look, Who are you meeting in this formal dress? Is it any of your business? Dont forget youre a married man. I will divorce udio Belles. But youre not divorced now! Youre not? Dulcina Calvo wanted to cry out of frustration, when it was his fault, but why, then, did he manage to keeping back to screw up her life so quietly? She had managed to alleviate some of her sadness over her breakup with him, but now why was he appearing before her again? Tears, which fall with indignation. Esteban Zaragosa was slightly stunned, his fingers gently brushed her delicate face, I will divorce udio Belles as soon as possible, dont cry. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and opened her hand wide, ring at him indignantly, When you and your wife get divorced is none of my business! Why did you quit your job at the hospital? It has nothing to do with you! Dulcina Calvos cell phone rang and she picked it up. The other party was none other than Guido Escobar, Tia Eugenios nephew. Youre Dulcina, arent you, youre here already? I looked around the restaurant and couldnt find you. Dulcina Calvo took a deep breath, raised her hand to wipe the tears from her face and said, Please wait for me a little longer, Ill be there soon. Esteban Zaragosa frowned when he heard a mans voice on the other end of the line. When Dulcina Calvo hung up the phone, Esteban Zaragosa asked in a cold voice: Who?. Does it have anything to do with Mr. Esteban? We broke up! Esteban Zaragosas best patience was exhausted, hisrge hand pressed against the back of her neck and he lowered his head against her forehead, Dulcina, dont challenge my patience. She choked out, I dont want to challenge your patience, youre the one who keeps challenging my limits! Im not going to be a third party. Who said anything about making you a third party? Esteban Zaragosas voice softened a little, but Dulcina Calvo wanted nothing more to do with him and confessed, Mr. Esteban, I have things to do, please open the car and put me down! Whats up? Ill give you a ride. A blind date, are you going to send me there? Dulcina Calvo had a cold hand on her voice and an unusually cold expression on her small face. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes raised a thousand ripples, You go on a blind date dressed like that? No? No. Esteban Zaragosas kiss, tinged with anger, fell on her lips. Dulcina Calvo opened her mouth and bit him hard, with a taste of blood rising in her mouth, but Esteban Zaragosa seemed to have no intention of letting go, going so far as to unbutton the rolls of her dress. Dulcina Calvo was terrified and her voice was trembling: No let me go The mans voice was extremely low and soft: Dulcina, why not, eh?. You have a wife you let go of me um. Whats the difference between them being like that now and cheating? udio Belles and I have never been married, only as incumbents. Dulcina Calvo choked back tears, her watery eyes glistened with surprise but she continued to resist, That has nothing to do with me either, thats between you as a couple, Im going on a blind date! Mr. Esteban, please stop bothering me, I really dont want to be a third party!. If he kept bothering her like this, Dulcina Calvo wasnt sure she had the strength to push him away. She feared that if he took another step forward, she would step back. In the end, Dulcina Calvo stumbled out of the car, like a frightened rabbit, running away. Esteban Zaragosa sat in the car, his dark eyes narrowed as he watched the small figure running farther and farther away. Drive and follow her. Golden Waterfront Restaurant, next to the window. Dulcina Calvo took care to fix her appearance in the mirror of her powder room before entering. Her lip, which had been bitten by Esteban Zaragosa, was barely covered by the lipstick that had been applied to cover the blood. Upon entering the restaurant, Guido Escobar caught a glimpse of Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina, over here! Dulcina Calvo looked for the sound and approached, apologetically saying, Mr. Guido, Im sorry, there was traffic.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Okay, sit down. Dulcina Calvo nods and sits down, her emotions stirred and somewhat misced. The bartender approached and asked, What would you like to drink?. Guido Escobar took the menu and asked Dulcina Calvo: What would you like to drink? Dulcina had just picked up her menu to see what she wanted to drink when the waitress introduced herself saying, Today we have fruit tea with lemonade, buy one get one free. Guido Escobar immediately said, Two fruit teas with lemonade then! Dulcina: But Dulcina doesnt mind these little details, fruit tea with lemonade is fruit tea, and shes not picky. Guido Escobar was the first to open the conversation: We havent seen each other for years either, youve made yourself beautiful! Thank you. What do you do now, in the city? Dulcina Calvo nodded her head and said with sincerity, I used to practice at the Holy City Hospital, but now I have quit and gone back to work as a doctor at themunity hospital in town. Girls, its better to be close to home. If we get together in the future, well buy a marriage house in the city, Ill work inside the city, and you, youll take care of our little home, and youll work in the city and take care of our parents in the meantime. Dulcina Calvo froze, she did not expect Guido Escobar to think so much, she smiled awkwardly and said: Well talk about thatter. Its a quick thing, we establish a rtionship and then we can meet the parents. By the way, do you usually do housework at home? I dont. Guido Escobar frowned, clearly a bit disgusted, A girl still has to be able to do housework, otherwise she could easily make a mess of the house when they get married. Dulcina Calvo wondered, But in my house, my father does all the work and my mother ys from time to time. What kind of man does the housework, its always the woman who does the housework, how can you let your husband do the housework when hes been out earning money all day and hes tired? Dulcina Calvos brow furrowed and her resistance to this Guido Escobar intensified: But girls also have to work, they also work all day, why do girls have to do housework? She would have understood if they had shared the burden, but Guido Escobar was really direct when he said that women should do the housework. When she was with Esteban Zaragosa, a macho man like Esteban Zaragosa still bought her breakfast and never asked her to help him clean the house. At the thought, Dulcina Calvo felt another dull ache in her heart. I broke up with him, why do I miss him again? Dulcina Calvo absentmindedly looks at the time on her phone, thinking that instead of spending time with Guido Escobar talking about nonsense, she should go see a movie. Just as he was about to make this suggestion, Guido Escobar took the floor and asked, By the way, have you ever been in love?. Chapter 431: The Odd Man Out Matchmaking Dulcina Calvo, who is not a good liar and has no intention of hiding it from the other party, said with sincerity: I had. How many paragraphs? Guido Escobars questions were tense, even a bit presumptuous, but Dulcina has always been good-natured, and since it was a blind date and she was here, it was only natural that she would be asked about such things. Two paragraphs. As soon as Guido Escobar heard this answer, his brow furrowed and there seemed to be some discontent in his eyes. Two rtionships You have quite a bit of rtionship experience. The tone of voice contains some mockery. Dulcina Calvo was also a bit annoyed, Mr. Guido, isnt it a normal rtionship history to have already had two rtionships? Miss Dulcina. Guido Escobar turned to her suddenly, and she was a little startled to hear, Excuse me, are you still a virgin? Dulcina Calvo was sitting, her little face red and white with shame and indignation. The small hand under the table was clenched, and he even had the impulse to throw the cup of lemon fruit tea in front of him over the head of the man in front of him. Not one to hold back, Dulcina Calvo bit back a little and asked, And you, are you? Guido Escobar did not expect Dulcina Calvo to answer his question. In her subconscious, a girl should not ask for this, and not be ashamed of it! It doesnt matter if I am or not, but a girl is different. A girl doesnt leave her first time to her husband, thats not self-love! Dulcina Calvo did not feel the need to continue the conversation with this man, the three points of view were too ipatible. Get up and go on your way. Guido Escobar told her, Miss Dulcina, if you are not a virgin, its a good deal, then you will have to pay half the money for our wedding house, after all, with a second house like yours, the bride price cant be that high. Mr. Guido, I dont spoil a great young man like you when Im second-hand. Dulcina Calvo picked up her small purse and turned to leave. Guido Escobar stood up: What are you talking about? There are a lot of girls out there who want to meet me, and if my aunt hadnt asked me to meet you, I wouldnt have touched you. Dulcina Calvo scoffed, Since you think Im not good enough for you, dont spend your time on me. A ! By the way, and Mr. Guido, your mouth really stinks, so if you have the time, we rmend a visit to the stomatologist to see if you have some kind of oral disease. What are you babbling! Stop right there! Guido Escobars hand was about to grab Dulcina Calvos shoulder, with his back to their seats, when Esteban Zaragosa suddenly stood up and raised his hand to strangle her wrist. Dulcina Calvos eyes fluttered, not realizing that Esteban Zaragosa was sitting in a seat near them. So you heard everything Guido Escobar said when he insulted her? Dulcina Calvo felt only a tightness in her chest as she turned and hurried out of the Golden Waterfront Restaurant. Guido Escobar red at Esteban Zaragosa: What do you want? Esteban Zaragosa threw down his wrist, looking at Guido Escobar with the arrogance of a pile of garbage, and said in a cold voice: A good girl like Dulcina is not for a scumbag like you. You Are you nothing more than a second hand, which is junk? Boom! Esteban Zaragosa hits Guido Escobar with a stiff jab to the jaw. Guido Escobar covered his face, which was bleeding from the punch, and panicked: You! Why do you keep hitting people? If youe any closer, Im calling the police. Esteban Zaragosa grabbed him by the shirt from his chest and warned him in a single word: Stay away from Dulcina Calvo and may she never see you again! Esteban Zaragosa leaves the Golden Waterfront Restaurant in pursuit, only to see Dulcina Calvo already on the bus. He ran and stopped the bus immediately. The bus door opened and Esteban Zaragosa rushed over and pulled her into his arms. Dont cry, its all my fault. Go away! I dont want to see you. Dulcina Calvo scratched and hit him with both hands, scratching him with several finger marks on his neck. Esteban Zaragosa remained impassive, still holding her, looking at her small, resigned face and saying sweetly, Even if you dont want to see me, how can you go on a blind date with a thing like that? Things like that.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Esteban Zaragosa didnt even want to use the word man as a two-letter word to refer to the scum he had just be. It has nothing to do with you! Dulcina Calvo snorted and didnt even look at him. Since we met, the most he has ever said to her is none of your business and none of your business. But Esteban Zaragosa hates these kinds ofments, especially when theye from his own wife. Dulcina Calvo did not want to be in the same car with him, and when she reached the next stop, she tried to get off, and Esteban Zaragosa followed her out of the car. Today she was wearing a pair of high heels and had just gotten out of the car when she identally got her heel stuck in a hole in a shady manhole cover. I used it several times to pull it out and it didnte out! The heel is stuck very casually, very dead! How unlucky for people! Dulcina Calvo hit her head in anguish, now she was standing here, unable to leave, but Esteban Zaragosa kept looking behind her, it was so humiliating. Dulcina Calvo, in a fit of annoyance, took her foot out of her shoe and didnt even want the heels anymore! All she wanted to do now was to go home and hurry to get rid of that man behind her. He limped forward stubbornly, the delicate skin of his feet, which rubbed against the sand and gravel of the road, aching. The body, suddenly lighter, is picked up at the waist. Esteban Zaragosa held her with a cold face and Dulcina Calvo looked at him with exasperation: You put me down, I dont want you to hold me down! If you dont want to wear out the soles of your feet, be honest. Who needs your false kindness? Did he especially gloat when she failed on their blind date? The mansrge hands, firmly sped around her waist and the folds of her legs, the petite girl, secure in his arms, but a security that made Dulcina Calvo sad and want to cry. She used to cry very little, but since she had a fight with Esteban Zaragosa, she cries a lot. She also hated herself for being such a coward, knowing that he had a wife and yet she couldnt help thinking about him. The girl in his arms, quiet for a moment, making no noise, Esteban Zaragosa felt a little ufortable and looked at her with slightly downcast eyes. Dulcina Calvo, in a discordant voice, suddenly took the floor and asked, Is it wrong for me to pine for someone elses husband? So, she must be a bad girl. Esteban Zaragosas heart pounded and his voice couldnt help but soften, Its not bad, its my fault. Dulcina Calvos eyes reddened and she runny. Esteban Zaragosa did not bother to send her home, but took her to a hotel. Dulcina Calvo does not know how this hase to be between them, and what kind of rtionship they have like this, she is not sure. I had a lot of questions I wanted to ask, but didnt want to. For example, why he came to Ciudad de Ronda. There was really nothing to ask with such an obvious question, except what he wanted when he approached her. Dulcina Calvo sat on the edge of the bed, looked at her dirty feet and said, I took Mrs. Estebans bank card and promised her I would never see you again. Esteban Zaragosas hand, holding the hot towel, wobbled slightly, but he didnt sulk, just grabbed her feet and wiped her dirty soles. Esteban Zaragosa, I say we never meet again. Its meaning, expressed with sufficient rity. Instead, Esteban Zaragosa looked up slowly, his dark eyes fixed on her, and said, Ill give you triple what udio Belles is paying you to stay with me. Chapter 432: His girl gets jealous Dulcina Calvo just stared in amazement at the man in front of her until she opened her mouth to answer Esteban Zaragosa when the phone rang. The caller ID showed that it was Mom. She picked it up and could guess with her toes that her mother must havee to question her about a blind date with Guido Escobar. Dulcina Calvo, what did you do to people on a blind date? As soon as Guido Escobar came back, he told his aunt that you had a messed up life and that you were with a gangster! How dare you hit him? Dulcina Calvo frowned and bit her little lip as she said, Obviously, hes the one with the problem. If hes in trouble, you shouldnt hit him! Naturally, Esteban Zaragosa heard the voice on the other end of the line, took the phone out of her hand and said to the interlocutor, Tia, I called the man, it has nothing to do with Dulcina. Mother Dulcina, on the other end of the line, froze: Are you Lazarus?. But it wasnt right, she had spoken to Lazarus on the phone only a few days earlier and Lazarus voice seemed a little different than this one. What is the situation? Dulcina Calvo sat up in bed, picked up the phone again and said on the other end of the line: Mom, Ill talk to you when I get back! After saying this, he simply hung up the phone. Dulcina Calvo stood up on the bed and looked at him with exasperation, My business, none of your business. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her, Do you have to talk to me like that?. What more needs to be said? Now, they have broken up, havent they? Dulcina Calvo swallowed hard and said, I beg you, donte back to me in the future, I really dont want to be a third party to break up peoples marriages. What if I said that I would definitely divorce udio Belles, that it was just a matter of sooner rather thanter? She doesnt know, she really doesnt know. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and took the girl, who was standing on the bed, in his arms, sat her on hisp, touched the wound on the sole of her foot with hisrge hands and asked in a mute voice, Does it hurt? Dulcina Calvo shakes her head. Esteban Zaragosa kissed her forehead downward, his thin lips pressed against her delicate skin, and opened his voice warmly, Give me a little more time, my dear, and Ill be sure to break off this ridiculous rtionship with udio Belles. If you didnt love her, why did you marry her in the first ce? Dulcina Calvo asked half-heartedly, now it always seemed to her that Esteban Zaragosa was a very bad man, how could a good man want to divorce his wife for an outside woman? Moreover, ording to Dulcina Calvos perception, good men never have affairs. My work is of a very specific nature and, believe it or not, I have to make it clear for myself. When I graduated with udio Belles, it was simply to avoid looks, from time to time I would domissions with her, she was simply my co-worker and, in private, I treated her only as a sister. Dulcina Calvo was confused, But he likes you, and what kind of a mission is that for you that requires pretending to be a couple? Its not like the kids are ying house, and they still have to pretend to be a couple for the sake of the mission, so will they have to sleep together in the future for the sake of the mission? She puffed up, pouted and curled her long eyshes, and Esteban Zaragosa looked down, a soft smile in his eyes. His girl, it seems, is jealous. It was the first time Dulcina felt jealous of another woman in front of him. Esteban Zaragosas heart was hard, but at this moment, he felt it had not been for nothing. If udio Belleses to see you again, be sure to let me know. The girls white frown, still deeply furrowed, looked at him uncertainly and asked hesitantly, Are you really just pretending to be husband and wife? Yes, Ive never thought about her. But I still dont believe it. muttered Dulcina Calvo with a droopy little face.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Esteban Zaragosa, seeing her like this, actually thought it was cute and, for a moment, the desire grew even more. But it was not appropriate for him to do so now, when he had not opened his heart to her. Chapter 433: Is it okay to hug your phone instead of me? While Esteban Zaragosa went into the bathroom to take a cold shower, Dulcina Calvo slipped out of the hotel wearing the hotels disposable slippers and clutching her purse. As she left the hotel, she let out a long sigh and sat disheveled next to a flowerbed not far away, staring nkly. What Esteban Zaragosa said, he did not know how to differentiate between the true and the false. He only knew that if Esteban Zaragosa kept pestering him, he would not be able to stand firm and would obey him. The moral ground that has held in my heart for more than twenty years does not seem to work at all when I meet Esteban Zaragosa. The phone rang again and it was Mom. Mother Dulcina scolded her on the phone for a long time, Dulcina Calvo never answered and only when Mother Dulcina got tired of educating her, Dulcina Calvo said in a gray voice that she woulde back immediately. She was wearing the hotels disposable slippers on her feet, so she couldnt get back to the bus, so she hailed a cab, and as it was leaving the hotel, Esteban Zaragosa happened to chase after it, passing in front of the cab she was in. Dulcina Calvo squeezed her purse between her arms and thought, funereally, thats it. She told herself to stop thinking about Esteban Zaragosa, that man, who never belonged to her. The time she spent with him was happy, but also dreamlike and unreal; they were destined to be in two different worlds and it was natural for them to take different paths. ****** The Holy City, La Vi Rouco. After dinner, Estre Berrocal ran to the electronic scales and weighed herself. Its weight has increased to 50KG. During these days, he weighed himself every few days and came up with two or three Gs of extra weight. Before she became pregnant, her weight was always around ny-two G, and although it fluctuated, it was at most ny-four G. Now, it is almost in the triple digits, and with this trend, it should continue to grow. Adn Rouco is doing his homework with Paulita when he turns to see that the little woman who was with them a moment ago has disappeared. Daddy, I want some fruit, can I have some fruit before I go on with my homework?. Paulita blinked her big eyes at him. Adn Rouco rubbed his little head: What kind of fruit do you eat right after dinner, do you concentrate when youre doing your homework and not always thinking about food? Paulita grunted softly and pouted, her little hand holding a pencil as she continued to giggle and do her homework, muttering under her breath, Estre gets to eat fruit after dinner, youre so biased, Daddy. Estre is pregnant. Hmm. Do it on your own for a while, and Ille check it outter. Paulita made a face: Ah, I got it!. When Adn Rouco leaves Paulitas small studio, he sees Estre Berrocal standing on the electronic scale with an anguished face, her head leaning against the wall and her eyes fixed on the weight on it. Adn Rouco approached and stood behind her, she didnt seem to feel it until Adn Rouco spoke up and asked, How many pounds? Estre Berrocal had a jolt and stepped off the electronic scale so fast that her foot tipped it over and she would have fallen if Adn Rouco had not been there to hold her down. Adn Rouco frowned slightly, Furtive, a thief? Estre Berrocals face heated up and she red back at him, saying without smiling, You have nothing to do with suddenly appearing behind me and scaring me! How did I scare you? Estre Berrocal uses: Youve looked at my weight! What is it that you have not seen and do you care that you know your weight? I hold you every day, how heavy can you be that I dont know? Estre Berrocal blushed and frowned as sheined, Its your fault, if it werent for you I wouldnt be so fat now. Why are you fat in my head? Nico Amengual is absolutely right, women are such strange creatures that when they are upset, any little thing can instantly ignite their emotions. Its all your fault for getting me pregnant Adn Rouco: The man sighed softly and reached out to take her hand to the electronic scale, his dark eyes roaming over her weight, which was only fifty kilos. It doesnt weigh as much as a small pig, so whats the rush.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Theres room for another ten Gs of fat. Estre Berrocal asked exaggeratedly, Ten pounds? Are you sure? 110G, not fat, but certainly not thin either. Isnt it nice to grow some meat, why are you so repulsed by that growing meat? With that, Adn Roucosrge, bony hands gave her soft waist a symbolic squeeze. Estre Berrocals face fell: You want a fat one? Too skinny to look appetizing. At night, Estre Berrocal goes to bed with her cell phone in her arms, surfing the Inte. Adn Rouco got into bed after the bath andy down next to her, his dark eyes gazing at her, who never paid any attention to him. The man turned around, his long arm resting on her, Estre Berrocal frowned and withdrew her hand, Dont move. wife, what are you looking at? Does the phone look as good as he does? Adn Rouco raised a long arm and walked over, scanning the screen of his phone, where he was looking for some kind of light pregnancy food. Adam Roucos long fingers pinched her brow bone; there was no end to this woman. Arge hand reached across and pushed his phone away in a domineering manner, tossing it far away on the couch. Hey! What are you doing, youre going to break your phone! All in bed and youre not hugging your husband, hugging your phone, how about a joke? What am I doing holding you back? Im tired of hugging him to sleep every day. Estre Berrocal got up to reach for her cell phone, only to have Adn Rouco hold her in his arms, Sleep!. I am still not sleepy hmmm . Adam Rouco you are very bossy ! The quilt was lifted by theirrge hands, covering both their heads, and they wrestled inside the quilt. Well Adam Rouco is bing more and more childish! In the middle of the night, the little woman in his arms was still talking in her sleep. Adam Rouco, a light sleeper, was awakened by her buzzing murmurs, a big arm around her and a gentle pat, Star? Cherry Cherry She spoke so indistinctly that Adn Rouco could not hear her, and only when he came closer did he hear her mutter something. Sleeping and singing real cherries? Adn Rouco felt a wetness on his shoulder and looked down to see that the little woman was actually drooling, which made himugh. was it really pregnancy? She really seems to act like a little glutton these days. Cherry Adn Rouco silently took note. Gently moving his arm away from under her head, he cautiously got up from the bed. Estre Berrocal slept until dawn. When she woke up, it was Paulita who had pulled a dogs tail from somewhere and tickled her nose; Estre Berrocal had woken up with an itch. As soon as she woke up, she saw Paulitas little smile and the red and purple stain on her teeth, and was violently startled. Paulita, what do you have in your mouth? Paulita held arge purple cherry in her small hand and held it up to her eyes, I ate a lot of cherries!. Estre Berrocal stunned: Wheres the icing on the cake? It turns out that right now hes craving cherries Dad had a ne full of cherries sent! The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched in disbelief, An airne?. The little girl picked it up and said cheerfully, Its parked in the yard! Star lets go see it. Chapter 434: Give the Moon in the Sky to Your Wife Estre Berrocal was dumbfounded when Paulita took her out to the patio. There was a real helicopter parked in the yard. Inside was box after box of cherries,rge, brightly colored and so fresh they looked like they had just been picked from the orchard.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. There were workers unloading boxes and boxes of cherries to take home. Paulita smiled through her ckened teeth and eyebrows, Hey, I ate a bowl of cherries! Do you want some? Paulita ate cherries with her brother and the two yed spitball and the cherries were quickly consumed. Estre Berrocal looked around and saw no sign of Adn Rouco, where was he on a weekend? Wheres Dad? Looks like Dad went out and said he had some shopping to do! Estre Berrocal wondered what Adn Rouco had gone out to buy. Felipa washed a tray of cherries and said with a smile, Young hostess, try them, I heard they were brought from Chile. Chile? So far away? Yes, I heard from Young Owner thatst night, in the middle of the night, Young Hostess fell asleep and kept screaming for cherries, so Young Owner sent someone to Chile to fly a ne of cherries overnight, Young Hostess, Young Owner really loves you. Estre Berrocal almost choked on her cherry and coughed several times. Young hostess, arent the cherries good? Felipa patted him on the back and helped smooth his breath. No, no, its pretty sweet. In addition, these cherries are very juicy, sweet and sour in the mouth, with an excellent vor, much better than those bought in the market. After all, the cherries that have just arrived must not have left the trees long ago and are fresh. Felipa, where are all the cherries, have you eaten them all? Felipa smiled, All eaten, Paulita and Dante have eaten quite a bit all morning. Estre Berrocal watched as Paulita and Dante yed the blood spitting game. They werent eating, they were ying with the cherries. As we were talking, the ck Spyker entered the yard. Adn Rouco is back. She walks in with her long legs carrying a couple of cheap-looking white stic bags. Estre Berrocal saw what appeared to be breakfast inside and ran toward it, asking with arched eyebrows, What did you go to get me to eat? Adn Rouco held up the stic bag in front of his eyes: Asking for cherries in the middle of the night and then pancakes first thing in the morning, Mrs. Rouco, you are a real asshole. Estre Berrocal blushes. Did he really talk in his sleep thinking about food? Howe he doesnt remember? Felipa was in a good mood as she watched the two love each other, Young hostess, when a woman is pregnant, she craves it, and Young owner doesnt mind if you like to eat, so you can eat all you want! How do you make it sound like Im a foodie? Estre Berrocal ate the breakfast Adn Rouco had bought, and her heart felt as if it had been drizzled with a thickyer of honey, so sweet it was about to ferment. Around here, everything is an area of vis with a few small stores and stalls selling pancakes. He also bought her bean juice, he really knows her taste. Where did you go to buy it? Adn Rouco sat off to the side, looking at his phone for a few moments as he absentmindedly replied, I went for a long walk this morning, looking for it. What time did you get up today? Six and a half. so early in the morning? Estre Berrocal felt guilty that she had to get up at 6:30 a. m. to bring him breakfast on a weekend when she was working so hard. Estre Berrocal looked down and bit into her pancake, and for no apparent reason, her eyes grew warm. Adn Rouco looks at his phone for a moment, the sound of the person next to him has disappeared, he looks down at her and sees that she is already crying. Adn Rouco: Whats the matter, why are you crying all of a sudden? Could it be pregnancy syndrome? At the thought of this cape, Adn Rouco frowned slightly. You wanted cherries, didnt I have them delivered to Chile in the middle of the night? You wanted pancakes, I got up in the morning and went to look for a pancake stand? What is it, what else do you want to eat? Tell me, you want to eat the moon in the sky, Ill pick it all up for you. Stop crying, why are you crying. His tone was gentle and his gaze soft, but Estre Berrocals tears fell even faster. Adn Rouco raised his hand and gently wiped away her tears with his fingertips. Estre Berrocals eyes watered and she smiled like a kitten: Its not as if you were eating the moon out of the sky, and besides, how are you going to catch it? And no, Im not hungry enough to eat the moon. Adn Rouco was slightly relieved to see her smile: If one day you keep shouting for the moon in the middle of the night, what can I do, Ill try to catch it. With that soft, faint word, Estre Berrocals gaze on him became even more moist and loving. I was moved to tears. Stop crying, if you keep crying, breakfast will get cold soon. Estre Berrocal emitted a jocr mmm and finished the breakfast that Adn Rouco had bought. Paulita smelled the aroma and ran over, her little hands pawing the table, her big dark eyes looking at the empty bowls and stic bags, her big eyes blinking with some resignation, Estre, did you eat it all? Why didnt you call Paulita to eat with you? Do you want too? Mmmm! Can you ask daddy to bring one for Paulita tomorrow too, Paulita wants bean juice too! Adn Rouco immediately said: Children cannot eat bean juice, they will not grow any more. Paulitas little face held back, Daddy, are you my real daddy?. Adn Rouco takes a cherry from the fruit tray and puts it in the little boys mouth: Eat the fruit. Paulita grunted, put her little arms together and said proudly, I want bean juice!. The daughterpetes with the wife for the favor and Adn Rouco surprisingly enjoys it. Adn Rouco picked up an almost tearful Paulita to sit on hisp and cuddled her, Good, tomorrow daddy will buy more!. Daddy you are really Paulitas real father! The little one barks and kisses Adn Rouco hard on the cheek. Not only has Estre Berrocal put on weight in recent times, but not even Adn Rouco and Paulita have escaped thew of true aroma. Estre Berrocal is naturally guilty of eating alone, and the best thing to do is to drag along Adn Rouco and Paulita. Eating fat alone is a sin, eating fat together is happiness. Paulita ate with Estre Berrocal, while Adn Rouco, naturally, did not, but every time Estre Berrocal ate half of it, she pushed her in front of Adn Rouco, treating himpletely like a wastebasket. Adn Rouco is not a chubby person, his weight does not vary throughout the year, but he has gained a few Gs in thest few days, eating with pregnant women. So, one morning, Estre Berrocal was still in bed and Paulita was alreadymenting. Dad, I dont want to go running! Dads going alone! Kids need to exercise! Dad Im not going! Dad, Im not fat. Paulita stayed on the floor and refused to leave, so Adn Rouco carried her directly to the floor in his arms. The gentlemen usually go for an early morning run and Paulita asks the same question every day at the breakfast table. Dad, can I stop running tomorrow? I feel like Ive lost all my weight. Adn Rouco usually has the official answer: Running requires persistence. Thus, Estre Berrocal was the only one who ended up gaining weight, while Adn Rouco and Paulita not only did not gain weight but developed a good exercise habit. Estre Berrocal: Its not easy to ask for a fat friend who is fat together. Chapter 435: Dulcina, will you come back to The Holy City with me? City of Ronda. Dulcina Calvo went to work at themunity hospital after a long sleepless night. Instead, at the entrance to the medical station, they met Esteban Zaragosa. He stood by the car, smoking a cigarette, as if waiting for her on purpose. She automatically tried to ignore him, Esteban Zaragosa had put out his cigarette and came striding over to block her way. What are you doing, youre in my way. Esteban Zaragosas voice was muffled as he looked at her: Why did you run yesterday, didnt I tell you to wait for me? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and lowered her face, afraid to look him in the eye for fear of not being able to hold her ground. Why should I listen to you and wait for you, when I have nothing more to do with you? Esteban Zaragosa frowned a little, with a hint of annoyance under his eyes, as he looked over to where she worked and said, Its all right to be angry with me, but why did you quit your job at the hospital? What youve learned, even what Ive taught you, wont be of any use to you in a small medical practice like this. To put it bluntly, Dulcina Calvo is overqualified to stay and work here. Dulcina Calvo sped her hands, I dont want to be too far away from my parents and I am very happy working here. With that, she was about to round him up and head for the medical station when Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her by the wrist, Really? Let go of me, I dont want to pull strings with you here. Its not good to be seen in this town, with all the people you knowing and going. Dulcina, will youe back to me? I dont As soon as the words were uttered, a sharp, piercing middle-aged female voice suddenly rang out. Dulcina, youre good, I mean, you dont look at my nephew and now youre hugging another man in front of the hospital! Dulcina Calvo was stunned and hurried to look at the source of the sound, Aunt Eugenio She tried to push Esteban Zaragosa away, but the man held her tighter, with strong, thin arms, chaining her in his embrace. The mans dark eyes turned sharply toward Eugenio Olivar. Eugenio Olivar flinched at the force of Esteban Zaragosas presence, but that did not stop him from standing up for his nephew Guido Escobar. Are you Dulcina Calvos jianfu? Dulcina Calvos brow furrowed at the word jianfu: Aunt Eugenio, what are you talking about?. Im wrong, Dulcina, youre a good girl, but I didnt expect you to have such a promiscuous life outside the house. You are a great disappointment to your aunt. Esteban Zaragosa had a cold glint in his eye, Your nephew is not good enough for Dulcina. Dulcina unconsciously looked at Esteban Zaragosa, who said this with a serious and earnest expression. Eugenio Olivar flew into a rage, pointing at Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo and cursing, How can you be justified as a couple of jiangas? I was blind to think you were so kind as to introduce my nephew to a girl like you. Dulcina Calvo, who had been scolded, and scolded unjustly, naturally couldnt stand it and said with reddened eyes, Im surprised your nephew could find a girlfriend for a strange guy like that! Little girl, what did you say! Eugenio Olivar was about to grab Dulcina Calvo by the hair as if she were a harpy, but Esteban Zaragosa had already taken the girl in his arms and was gripping Eugenio Olivars arm tightly. I dont want to hit women, so youd better behave yourself. You! Eugenio Olivar was angry, but he feared that Esteban Zaragosa would really hit him, for this man, after all, did not look like a man to be trifled with. Eugenio Olivar, who seemed to be addressing the people, merely sat on his backside and shouted, usingly, Come and judge me, all of you! These two men are bullying me! How dare they threaten me! They even said they would beat me up! Do you think there is any justice left in this world? This woman betrayed my nephew and the next day she was with this man! Im so sorry for my nephew! Dulcina Calvos heart burst with rage: Aunt Eugenio, thats an indiscriminate way of putting it! When have I ever been with your nephew? Dont be ridiculous. Eugenio Olivars ability to y with the audience was superb and soon attracted many onlookers, pointing out Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosa put his arm around Dulcina Calvo and got into the car. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. The car came to an isted boulevard, where the road was deserted and the car was parked on the shoulder. Sunlight streams through the leafy, mottled foliage and wraps around Dulcina Calvos small, white face. Dulcina Calvo sat in the passenger seat, tilted her head slightly, fiddled with her small hands and said, Im sorry. He was such a proud man that he would surround himself with people and be singled out. Esteban Zaragosa reached over and rubbed his little head, What nonsense, if he hadnt suddenly appeared yesterday, we wouldnt havee to this. Dulcina Calvo remains silent and does not speak. Esteban Zaragosa continued, Even if you hold a grudge against me in your heart, dont go on a blind date with a man who is not trustworthy like him, promise me, okay? If she hadnt been there yesterday, that Guido Escobar would have harassed her. If something were to happen, how could I pay for it. I didnt mean to piss you off by going on a blind date with him, my mother made me do it. It is also true that if she had stayed here, her family and neighbors would have continued to introduce her to people. Esteban Zaragosa really wanted to hide her in his heart, so that no one could see her or find her. With arge hand, he picked it up from the passenger side. Dulcina Calvo groaned, already sitting on Esteban Zaragosasp, her back against the steering wheel, an ufortable position, but one that trapped her so tightly that she could neither move nor struggle. Small hands, resting against his chest, watery eyes looking at him defensively. Esteban Zaragosasrge hand cupped the back of her neck and rested his head against her forehead, saying in a deep voice, Im notfortable with you staying here, do you want toe back to La Ciudad Santa with me? What if her parents also think she is wrong, and if that Eugenio Olivar and Guido Escobar start messing with her again, and she has no one to help her? But Esteban Zaragosa, who could not see the girl he cherished so much, suffer even a little. I was sorry and sorry enough for having made her jump through hoops the other day because of that marriage certificate she had with udio Belles. I definitely want to live here in the future, The Holy City is not for me. What do you mean its not suitable? Esteban Zaragosas thin lips came closer and he couldnt resist kissing her on the lips. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously took a step back, but the back of her neck was in his firm grip and there was no way to avoid it. His ears reddened slightly, why was he kissing her as he spoke? Dulcina Calvos brain short-circuited for a few seconds and she said with special justification, Its so expensive in town, the rent is high and my parents are away, its ufortable everywhere She was just trying to find some excuses to postpone Esteban Zaragosas offer for the moment, but who knew what the man would say next? If you want to, move in with me, and if you feel overwhelmed, you can pay me rent, and as for what you say about mom and dad being gone, I can send you to see them every week if you want. Chapter 436: The Romance of the Movies Esteban Zaragosa proposed them, and Dulcina Calvo had no reason to refuse. But in what capacity should I return to him? He is married, thats a fact. Esteban Zaragosa, can we, for a while, not see each other? Dulcina Calvo looked at him pleadingly.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. It would be good to let them cool for some time apart. When this time has passed, he may realize that he doesnt like her that much, that he only has a passing passion and interest in her, and that he is going to be with his real wife in the end. Dulcina Calvo could do nothing to break up someones family. Honey, as Ive said many times, Im with udio Belles Before the words were out of his mouth, Esteban Zaragosas cell phone rang and the caller ID showed it was none other than udio Belles. The eyes of Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo, at the same time, looked away. Dulcina Calvos watery eyes were trembling fiercely and, as if she were a thief, her struggle suddenly intensified and her small hands opened the car door before she jumped off Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa was about to get out of the car and go after her, but the phone kept ringing. He looked at the small fleeing figure, frowning. Even if I were to pursue him now, I fear Dulcina would not listen to his exnations or trust him unless he and udio Belles divorced this ridiculous nominal marriage. Picking up the phone, Esteban Zaragosas voice was as cold as ice: You better have something Are you that upset as soon as you answer my call? You seem to be really upset with me. udio Belles, if you had divorced earlier and not pulled so many tricks, I would have been very impressed with you. udius Bellesughed dismissively and said slowly, Then you might like what Im going to say next. Esteban Zaragosa, who knows udio Belles character all too well, frowns: Youd better not y any tricks on me. I dare not do any tricks with you. As for tricks, you are the master, Mr. Esteban. Youve been hibernating with Dulcina Calvo for many years, guarding her like prey, even breaking up her marriage. udio Belles intruded into his mind and made Esteban Zaragosa ufortable: udio Belles, Im warning you, stop investigating my affair with Dulcina! If you dare to do so, dont be afraid to say that her ex-boyfriends name is Lzaro Morejn, right? Esteban, you are very clever in your ways. What is thisck of scruples of minepared to the way you got your love? Esteban Zaragosa leaned back in the car seat and closed his eyes, his voice deep and cold: Have you said enough? udio Belles sounded with an air of nonchnce: Thats enough. By the way, Im calling to tell you that I too think it no longer makes sense for our marriage to be so stagnant, and since you like Dulcina Calvo so much and were going to discharge each other just for the mission, Im going to be a good man and a moonwalker for once. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed with some disbelief, You agreed to the divorce?. Before, she had been reluctant for so long that even when her guardian went to persuade her, udio Belles did not give in, but now, why did she suddenly give in? Knowing Esteban Zaragosa as you do, there could be fraud in this. I cant help it if you dont believe me, but Im warning you that if you miss this one, I dont know when Im going to turn back. Youd better hurry up and get back in time, before I change my mind. Dulcina Calvo not only has a bad rtionship, but her family doesnt get along, and she may even lose her new job. Mother Dulcina was full of disbelief: Dulcina Calvo, you have to exin this to me! Dulcina Calvo stayed in her small bedroom, not wanting to speak: Mom, I have nothing to say! That nothing to say, you screwed up the blind date even though its fine, you said the other party is a weird scumbag, well, I can understand that you young people dont see eye to eye, so its fine, now howe you even lost your new job early? Dulcina Calvo said in a low voice: Ask Aunt Eugenio! I bet she even went to see the hospital director and told me off! Mom! Youve made some bad friends. Huh? Girl! How dare you use her, the eldest, of anything! Papa Dulcina pulled Mother Dulcina back, Well, go find out whats going on first, maybe its really that Eugenio Olivar whos making things up?. Im so mad at this girl! She never lets me care about her! Why doesnt she go back to work in town? Ill never see her again! Inside the house, Dulcina Calvos muffled voice came: Ill be leaving in a few days! So you wont see me. Look at you, look at you! The wings are hard! Okay, okay, didnt the girl just break up and is unhappy? Also, I disagree with you on this issue in the first ce, the girl just broke up and her heart isnt over it yet, so youre giving her a hard time. You mean I helped her set up a blind date and got it wrong? Papa Dulcina shook hands with her, not wanting to argue with Mother Dulcina any further. Reasoning with women is the stupidest thing in the world. Dulcina Calvo feels she has lived a terrible life. Before meeting Esteban Zaragosa, her life had been quiet, not to say morous, but at least not as unfortunate. It seems that God is really punishing her for being a third party. What is even more abominable is that so far, she is really thinking about Esteban Zaragosa. Looking at my phone, I hadnt heard from him in thest few days. After a few seconds, he reacted with hindsight. She had deleted all her WhatsApp and mobile numbers, so how could she still have his messages? Dulcina Calvos heart shrank when she saw Estre Berrocals happy life in her circle of friends. Estre Berrocal showed a lot of beautiful big cherries, which made Dulcina Calvo wish for them. Randomlymented one from below: It is good to eat Shortly after, Estre Berrocals WhatsApp sent, asking, Where are you, in La Ciudad Santa? Come to my house for the cherries. Then Estre Berrocal sent a photo, a bunch of boxes of cherries Whats with all the cherries? In a short time, if they cannot all be eaten, these cherries will surely rot. Im not pregnant, I especially feel like eating something sour and sweet, so when I was talking in my sleep in the middle of the night, I shouted something about cherries, and as a result, Adam blew up a ne full of cherries, and now only the whole familys fruit remains too much to eat. I called a few friends I know toe home for the cherries, but after sending so many people, I found there was still a big pile at home. Dulcina Calvo soured: What a movie romance this is envy. Estre Berrocal was amused: What blind envy, I think Dr. Esteban is better for you. After publishing this, Estre Berrocal suddenly realized that she had said the wrong thing, and realized that Dulcina had probably broken up with Dr. Esteban. He hastily withdrew it, Dulcina Calvo saw it anyway and told him: You dont have to withdraw it, its fine with me. When are youing to the house to pick the cherries? Ill have them delivered to your house if you dont feel like it? Dulcina Calvo thought that the job here was probably out of the question, and with all the fuss about Eugenio Olivar, word was probably spreading in Ciudad de Ronda and she would have to return to work in the city soon. In a few days, Ill see you when I get back. Chapter 437: Uninvited Guests! Esteban Zaragosa returned to Rome and went directly to udio Belles with the divorce papers, and this time he even tried to pressure udio Belles directly in the divorce process by force! But when he arrived in Rome, udio Belles yed disappearances with him. His mentor, Orlondo Marta, told him that udio Belles had returned home. Esteban Zaragosa clenched his fist, how dare udio Belles y mountain tiger! He quickly booked another flight back to The Holy City, worrying all the way that udio Belles would kill to go to Ciudad de Ronda and do something to hurt Dulcina Calvo. The day before Dulcina Calvos return to La Ciudad Santa, the family suddenly received unexpected visitors. When the doorbell rang, Papa Dulcina was out for a walk, Mother Dulcina was cooking in the kitchen and the door was opened by Dulcina Calvo. But when the door opened, there stood udio Belles, exquisitely made up and with a flirtatious smile on his red lips. For a moment, Dulcina Calvo stood rigidly in the doorway, her little face white. Mrs. Esteban how do you udio Belles tousled his long hair and smiled, Arent you inviting me in? I came all the way from Italy to see you. udio Belles is clearly smiling, but Dulcina Calvo feels an uneasy feeling in her back, wondering what udio Belles wants when he goes to her house. Mrs. Esteban, my house is not very convenient, lets talk outside. But udio Belles, who had no intention of leaving, blocked the door and said with a smile: Well I think I smell food, wont you invite me to eat at your ce? I cant get used to outside food. Mrs. Esteban Dulcina Calvo was trying to find words to say no when in the kitchen, Mother Dulcina had heard themotion and came out with a spat: Dulcina, whos here?. Mom Hello aunt. udio Belles politely stood at the door to say hello, carrying a basket of high-end fruit in his hand. Mother Dulcina was stunned and asked politely, Dulcina, is this your friend? Why dont you invite her in and sit down? Come in. Mom Yes, aunt. udio Belles has entered the house uninvited. Mother Dulcina also indicated that it was not necessary to change shoes, so udio Belles actually entered the house with aplomb. All Dulcina Calvo could feel was that the room was depressing in the extreme. When Papa Dulcina returned and it was time for lunch, Mother Dulcina hospitably asked udio Belles to stay for lunch, but Dulcina Calvo could not get udio Belles to leave. If udio Belles had told mom and dad all about his affair with Esteban Zaragosa Dulcina Calvo cant even imagine how things would have turned out. If her parents knew she was a third party in someone elses marriage, they would beat her to death, wouldnt they? Thinking about it gave Dulcina Calvo a shiver. At the beginning of the meal, udio Belles sat with Dulcina Calvo. Mother Dulcina added with a smile, I didnt know Dulcinas friends wereing, so I made homemade food, not good, so youll have to make do with what you have. Dont be polite. Auntie, there are plenty of dishes already, thats enough, besides, I havent eaten at home in a while, restaurants and take-out from outside, how can they be as healthy and clean and delicious as those at home. Yes, we Dulcinas work outside and we also eat a lot of take-out, take-out is not good for your health, here, have a piece of rib. udio Belles smiled cheerfully and behaved well,pletelycking the forcefulness he showed to Dulcina Calvo at the time. Thank you, aunt. Dulcina, you havent introduced us, is she your ssmate or Dulcina Calvo was about to speak when udio Belles had already beaten her to it: Aunt, Dulcina and I are good friends. Dulcina Calvo frowned and looked at udio Belles in surprise, what the hell was he talking about. That time in Esteban Zaragosas apartment when the two of them almost cut each other with knives best friends? udio Belles continued with another smile: Does the aunt know how we met? It is, to say the least, surprising. Mother Dulcina asked curiously, How do you know each other? Heres the thing, what about Dulcina, she never knew I was married and I, for one, didnt know Dulcina had a new boyfriend, and as a result, Auntie, guess what? Whats up, do your husband and Dulcinas boyfriend know each other? Dulcinas heart stuttered and her face paled instantly. udio Belles looked at Dulcina Calvo and, apparently pleased to see her expression of miserable nervousness, smiled and said, Yes, they know each other particrly well.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. At the mention of Dulcina Calvos boyfriend, Mother Dulcina sighed again, But Dulcina has broken up with her boyfriend, so if you ever have a suitable candidate, look for our Dulcina. Dulcina Calvos small, pale hand, holding the bowl of rice, tried to interrupt the conversation: Mom, I dont want to fall in love for a while, you dont have to say anything. All right, all right, no more spoilers. Eat. However, udio Belles slowly brought up the subject again, Dulcina, dont you think that good brides have the same eye for men as others, and that we have the same eye for men, and that you would surely like the man I have chosen for you? Dulcina: Mother Dulcina was again intrigued, Yes, you are the ones who know each others mind best, I as an elder do not understand the thinking of your generation, it is good that youmunicate with each other, in Dulcinas future boyfriend, I need you to look for more. Dont worry Auntie, Ill help Dulcina find a good one. Dulcina Calvo did not want to stay at this table any longer and could not eat her food: Mom and Dad, Im full, enjoy your meal. Girl, you havent even taken a few bites, howe youre full? udio Belles hooked his red lips, with a cold gleam in his eyes, Dulcina, youre not mad because Im here, are you? Dont be mad at me, it was all my fault before. Mother Dulcina asked again, Did you have a fight? It must be our Dulcina who doesnt know any better, right? What has she done to you? Ill teach her a lesson for you. Dulcina Calvo was upset, even though she knew Mother Dulcina was being polite, but her heart was still sinking, Mama, am I your real daughter? You This girl, whats wrong with her today? The mood has been strange. Auntie, I am also to me for not handling this matter well. But it was excusable, I was very angry at the time, I really didnt expect Dulcina to be in my husbands apartment, Im sure they couldnt help it for a while, but it still broke my heart to see them like that. After all, one is my husband and the other is my best friend, how could they team up to betray me What did you say? Mother Dulcina thought her ears had misheard and her frown deepened. Papa Dulcina heard it, but denied it, Miss udio, you cant be talking nonsense, Im sure our Dulcina is not that kind of girl, there must be a misunderstanding. Dulcina Calvo stood on one side, her knuckles pinched blue and white, and on the other, she was too helpless to utter a word of exnation. What can be exined is that she and Esteban Zaragosa did steal the sun, and yes it was the third part of the marriage between udio Belles and Esteban Zaragosa. Uncle, aunt, I was shocked when I found out, I was especially saddened and heartbroken, I really didnt think Dulcina would treat me like this but still I couldnt part with my friendship with her. Dulcina Calvo, red-eyed, gritted her teeth and said, Will you stop? udio Belles turned his face to look at her, with a fierce gleam in his eyes, eyes that said: Is that enough? Is that enough? Chapter 438: Break his legs if he doesn’t listen to you! Mother Dulcina was already fainting with rage and Papa Dulcina tried to stop her, but Mother Dulcina had already pounced on Dulcina Calvo and asked her earnestly, Is it true what Miss udio said? Mom, its not like that Thats right! You tell me, you tell me what the hell is going on here C how did you end up with your best friends husband? Dulcina Calvo opened her mouth but realized, what was she going to exin, she couldnt exin anything, I . Mom, Im sorry. As she fell, Mother Dulcina threw a hard p in Dulcina Calvos face. Dulcina Calvo! Where have you been listening to all the lessons Ive been giving you since you were a little girl! How can you be a third person? Mother Dulcina covered her chest in anger and looked at her daughter with indignation. Dulcina Calvos white face was marked with a clear red p mark, and she felt nothing but burning pain, and a wrenching ache in her heart that burned like fire. Papa Dulcina said in anguish, Theres no point in hitting the child, its over, you Shut up, you! If you hadnt spoiled her, shed be in this state! udio Belles looked amused at his family drama and spoke without hesitation, Aunt, you mustnt be angry, I have forgiven Dulcina for this, as long as Dulcina doesnt get involved with my husband again. Mother Dulcina naturally felt indebted to someone else: Dont worry, Miss udio, if Dulcina Calvo tries to bother her husband again, tell me and Ill break her legs. They, the Calvo family, cannot afford to be ashamed of this! udio Belles won this game so beautifully that, on his way out, he took one look at a gray-haired Dulcina Calvo and felt a surprising sympathy for her. Its pathetic, but who told her that Dulcina Calvo was stealing men from her udio Belles! The Calvo family, a sepulchral silence. Mother Dulcina trembled with rage, covered her forehead and said, Dulcina Calvo, how could you do such a treacherous thing! You have no shame. Dulcina Calvo goes numb, tears just flow soundlessly Papa Dulcina tried to speak on his daughters behalf, but was rebuffed by Mother Dulcina. Mother Dulcina, seeing that she said nothing and gave no exnation, grew angrier and angrier as she watched, and striding into the kitchen, she picked up a broom and held it back, and hit Dulcina Calvo as hard as she could! Papa Dulcina pulled Mother Dulcina back, but the broomstick, however,nded hard on Dulcina Calvo. Cut it out! Whats the use of beating a child! Dulcina you have to go! Mother Dulcina fumes: Stop clinging to me! Let me go! If I dont teach her a lesson today, she wont know what shame is. She doesnt know how to behave! How could I have given birth to such scum! With that, several more blows fell on Dulcina Calvos back. Papa Dulcina couldnt take it, so when he couldnt stop Mother Dulcina, he grabbed Dulcina Calvo, who was standing still, and pushed his daughter! Move! Papa Dulcina pushes Dulcina Calvo toward the door and hurries to close it. Dulcina Calvo was standing in front of the door, listening to the discussion inside, and her whole heart was churning, the pain in her body not a hundredth part of what she felt in her heart. He ran out of the building in tears.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. When Esteban Zaragosa arrived in Ciudad de Ronda, he kept calling Dulcina Calvo, but the phone kept ringing. Esteban Zaragosa was anxiously looking forward to going home. Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcinas previous good feelings for him hadpletely vanished. Mother Dulcina was the first to question, If you have a family, why are you picking on our Dulcina? Aunt, its hard for me to exin to you at once the good and the bad of this affair, but Dulcina is innocent, I didnt know he was married. Mother Dulcina heard this and pain pierced her, So, it was you who lied to our Dulcina?. Yeah, sorry, that was bad thinking. Mother Dulcina wiped the tears from her eyes, took a deep breath and asked coolly, What are you going to do now? Why do you keeping to our house to see Dulcina when your wife was here this morning? I will divorce as soon as possible. Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina froze, as if they had heard a joke. Divorce? Divorce your wife for an affair? You think well let you keep Dulcina? For the time being, Esteban Zaragosa is an extremely irresponsible bastard in the eyes of Papa DulcinaMother Dulcina! Uncle, aunt, Im sorry I cant exin much to you right now, I have to go see Dulcina now and Im afraid something might happen to her. Finally, Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina also went out to look for Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosa did not know the City of Ronda, but a search on the map revealed ake not far away and, fearing that the girl did not want to jump into it, he drove on and immediately headed for theke. Once at theke, Dulcina Calvo was definitely in sight. She sat by theke, hugging herself, shoulders hunched with tears, like a wounded beast licking its wounds in secret. In Esteban Zaragosas heart, it was as if arge hand was gripping him tightly, choking with pain. Dulcina! He took a big step and wrapped his arms around Dulcina Calvo from behind, who pushed him hard with both hands and choked, Get away from me! Please, stop bothering me . Im really not sure I can keep up my morale Now, because of Esteban Zaragosa, not even mom and dad are looking out for her, so how can she be so bad. Its dangerous for you to be here alone,e back with me. Back? Where to? Esteban Zaragosa took a deep breath, the lump in his throat slipped, his dark eyes locked on hers, and he said, If you want toe with me, of course Id be delighted. But he knew there was no way Dulcina Calvo would want to go with him now. Ill take you home first if you dont want to. Its really not safe for her to be alone, here at night. Dulcina! Dulcina! Dulcina Calvo! Not far away, a familiar shout and the glow of a torch could be heard. It was Papa DulcinaMadre Dulcina who sought him out. Dulcina Calvo wiped her tears hard and said to Esteban Zaragosa, Go away! My parents must not want to see you. Esteban Zaragosa wanted to be with her, but could not stay with her at that moment. Tonight you will sleep well and in the morning I will go talk to your parents. As he was leaving, Esteban Zaragosa could not resist raising his hand and gently touching his battered cheek. Dulcina Calvo eventually looked away and stopped paying attention to him. Finally, Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina brought Dulcina Calvo back home. Mother Dulcina has finally stopped hitting and scolding Dulcina Calvo, but her silence has made Dulcina Calvo feel even worse. In the middle of the night, huddled under the covers, I dont know if it was the pain of the wound in my back or the aggressiveness of my heart, but I couldnt help but scream. Tonight, neither Papa Dulcina nor Mother Dulcina slept. Mother Dulcina leaned back on her bed, looked up at the ceiling and asked with a sigh, Old friend, did I hit too hard today? What are you saying, you keep saying you cant hit a child in the face, but what about today, you not only hit Dulcina, you hit her in the face. I hate it too, Im very angry, I really didnt think that our daughter, would be a third party in someone elses marriage. Didnt Dulcina also know that the man was married? Dulcina was also a victim, she was also deceived. Chapter 439: Never again associate with Esteban Zaragosa The next morning, Dulcina Calvo came out of her room with swollen, red eyes. Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina, who were listening at the bedroom door, were startled for a moment as soon as Dulcina Calvo opened the door, then turned and walked away as if nothing had happened. Papa Dulcina, whats for breakfast this morning? Just the pickle, wheres the girl, what do you want to eat? Dulcina Calvo pursed her lips and said, You eat, I dont have much of an appetite. Mother Dulcina frowned, visibly annoyed, You didnt eatst night either and youre not going to eat breakfast this morning, do you want to starve yourself to death? Papa Dulcina kept gesturing with his eyes for Mother Dulcina to tone it down, but Mother Dulcina was so hot and angry that she couldnt control her temper. Dulcina Calvo reluctantly ran to the bathroom to wash up, and was just doing so when the doorbell rang. Papa Dulcina pushed Mother Dulcina into her seat, Sit down, Ill get the door. As soon as Papa Dulcina opened the door, Esteban Zaragosa was standing outside it. Papa Dulcina hesitated for several seconds, whether to let him in or not was a question worth pondering. Papa Dulcina, who is it? The Calvo family home was notrge, and Mother Dulcinas face sank as soon as she tilted her head and saw the big bastard who had lied to her daughter standing in the doorway. Close the door. Mother Dulcinas cold, hardmand had no intention of letting Esteban Zaragosa in. Papa Dulcina was about to close the door when Esteban Zaragosa pressed against it: Uncle, aunt, today Ivee to set the record straight. Mother Dulcina became even more furious upon hearing this and turned to the door with an angry smile, Just so were clear, what do you mean, youre going to tell us that youre married but you dont love your wife, that you like our Dulcina and you want our Dulcina to be the little one? Dulcina Calvo heard them and, as she came out of the washroom, she saw Esteban Zaragosa standing in the doorway and her heart skipped a beat. The lines of sight, at close range, are in the air. Esteban Zaragosas look at Dulcina Calvo was one of pity and anguish. He unconsciously avoided Esteban Zaragosas gaze. Uncle, aunt, its true I feel sorry for Dulcina in this matter, and I know its hard for you to understand why Im married and have to mess with Dulcina, my marriage to udio Belles has been nominal. Why did you marry her in the first ce if you dont have a real name? Your wife came to the door yesterday and told our Dulcina to stop bothering you. I see that your wife has feelings for you and has forgiven you this time. I advise you to go back and have a good life with your wife. Esteban Zaragosa knows that he is not at all convinced by these exnations, and even less so by the notions and ideas of the elders, which are uneptable. But he couldnt exin the real reason for this, and even if he told Papa DulcinaMother Dulcina all about it, Im afraid Papa DulcinaMother Dulcina would only consider him a big liar even more. In thirty-two years of life, Esteban Zaragosa had never felt so frustrated. He had never been as unbeatable as he was now against the most formidable enemies and snipers, but with ordinary people like Papa DulcinaMadre Dulcina, he waspletely out of his depth. Because in Papa DulcinaMother Dulcinas eyes, he was just a bad man who was married and having an affair, and even now, in Dulcinas eyes, he may have been aplete bastard, and all the good feelings I had for him before, Im afraid, have been erased. Mother Dulcina stared at Esteban Zaragosa with a very serious face and said: I dont care who you are, whether you are Lzaro Morejn or not, please leave now, immediately, you are not wee in our house, and Dulcina will not deal with you anymore. You are not wee in our house and Dulcina will not deal with you again. As someone who has been there, I advise you to treat your wife well or you will regret itter. Esteban Zaragosa took a deep breath and looked deeply into the eyes of the pale girl who was not far away. Her eyes wandered; she certainly wouldnt go with him. Moreover, in such circumstances, he was pressuring her, even hurting her, by asking her to make any decision. Dulcina, take care of yourself. After blurting out these words, Esteban Zaragosa turned around, his hand, which hung down the side of his suit pants, crumpled into a fist. Dulcina Calvos eyes watered as she watched the lone, upright back of the man, whose step paused for a few seconds before descending the stairs. The door, mmed shut by Mother Dulcina. As soon as she turned around, mother Dulcina saw her daughter, who already had tears on her face, and for no apparent reason, she got angry again: Dulcina Calvo, are you sad about a man like that? Dont tell me youve regretted that bastard until now. Dulcina Calvo shuddered heartily, the emotions she had been holding back for so many days finally burst out after having nowhere to vent them, Yes! I love bastards! I cant get over the bastards! Please dont make me do this again! I dont want to like married men either! If I had known earlier that Esteban Zaragosa had a family and was a married man, Im sure I would have run away. But just when she had given her heart and herselfpletely, reality humbled her severely. How you talk, Dulcina Calvo! Dulcina rushed into the bedroom, mmed the door and locked herself in, leaning her back against the door and sobbing. Outside, Mother Dulcina knocked relentlessly on the door: Dulcina Calvo! Youve got a hard-on, havent you? Youre in love with a married man and you justify it? If the neighbors find out, youll never be the same. Then Ill get out of here! Please dont say another word! She closed her eyes and tears rolled down her face. Her heart was so confused, she really knew it was wrong and she was really hurt.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. If I dont educate you, youll go to heaven! Its all my fault, its all my fault for not educating you right! Yesterday, udio Belles not only humiliated Dulcina Calvo, but also her as a mother. Dulcina Calvo, do you think you are the only one who is sad about what happened? Your father and I were up all night yesterday, worried that you wouldnt be able to think clearly, that you would be in the shadows and that you would be cheated again. Dulcina Calvo, how can you be so heartless Mother Dulcinas tone softened as she spoke and tears fell from her eyes. On the other side of the door, Dulcina Calvo covered her mouth and bit her lip to stifle her sobs, her body sliding against the door, her shoulders shaking as she wept. After a long, long time, Dulcina Calvo whispered through the door, Mama shes sorry its my fault its all mine Its no good. Im the one who made you and Dad sad. Tears were falling from Mother Dulcinas eyes, and even Papa Dulcinas eyes were red. Ah girl, open the door, lets have a good talk, you and your mother are always fighting like this, its not a solution. Its also our fault for not paying attention to your love life and not putting a stop to it in time, lets talk it over, okay? After half an hour or so, Dulcina Calvo opened the door, dropping her little face, just like a little girl who has done something wrong. Mother Dulcinas eyes trembled and she hugged her tightly, clenching her fist and punching her back, disconste and indignant: Damn girl, youre going to piss Mom off, arent you?. Mom, Im sorry. Mom will do whatever you want, you dont want to go on a blind date, mom promises not to introduce you to a blind date. But mom only has one request for you, dont go out with that man again, Dulcina, mom begs you, okay? I will never again associate with Esteban Zaragosa. Chapter 440: Dulcina returns to work in The Holy City Cut ties with Esteban Zaragosa. Not that the idea didnt cross Dulcina Calvos mind, but after the thought crossed her mind, she couldnt be bothered to make the decision. It is clear that she has not spent as much time with Esteban Zaragosa as with Lzaro Morejn, but for some reason she is inexplicably dependent on him. Perhaps it was because Esteban Zaragosa gave her so much security when she was with him, so much that once that security was withdrawn, she felt really lonely, even bottomless. Mother Dulcina saw that her daughter was silent and looked at her with reddened eyes, Dulcina, that man has a family, a wife, he has returned to his life, but what about you, are you going to continue living in a world with him? Mom, can you can you give me a little more time now that Im Dulcina Calvo! If you cant make up your mind to cut ties with that bastard, cut ties with me as mother and daughter! Mother Dulcina, seeing her hesitant and apparently still attached to the bastard, made a harsh statement in the hope that he would hurry up, but Dulcina Calvos face, however, paled visibly and the blood faded. Mother Dulcina had never been so hard on Dulcina Calvo, nor had she ever said such harsh words to her. Papa Dulcina was even sideways shocked and said to her with a frown, What are you talking about, the girl didnt just make a mistake, its good to know and correct it, what do you mean break the rtionship, blood ties just broke? Knowing your mistakes and being able to change? Look at her, does she look like she can change? I think shes already lost her mind with that man. Dulcina Calvo didnt hear the rest of the story, she was alone in her room and didnt go out much for two days and didnt eat much. Papa Dulcina was a little worried: The girl cant stand it if she goes on like this, can she? We should soften up a bit, and you shouldnt be so forceful in your attitude. Mother Dulcina thought it was a silent protest and grimaced, Go on a hunger strike, shell starve to death if she keeps thinking about that bastard. You see what youre saying. As we were talking, Dulcina Calvo suddenly came out of the bedroom, her face white, her lips dry and her voice a little muffled because she hadnt spoken in a long time. Mom and Dad, I figured it out. Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina were stunned, a light shone in their eyes, What have you discovered?. I will do as you say and I will never again associate with Esteban Zaragosa. I will not go back to him. Mother Dulcina was half-hearted: Really? Youre not lying to Mom? Dulcina Calvo nods firmly. She and Esteban Zaragosa, there will be no future. Mother Dulcina breathed a sigh of relief and, as she went to serve Dulcina Calvos meal, she murmured, Its good to be able to think things over. Lets not talk about the past, weve been fooled once, lets remember more from now on. At the table, halfway through the meal, Dulcina Calvo suddenly spoke up and said, Mom and Dad, I want to go back to work in La Ciudad Santa in a couple of days. Mother Dulcina froze, a little offended and suspicious of what she had just said. Do you really want to go back to work in The Holy City, or do you want to go with that bastard? Mom, Im really not going back to him. Papa Dulcina was quite sensible: Dont talk too much, the girl has given you her word. Besides, Dulcina is getting older and its good for a girl to see more of the world. Mother Dulcina flipped her bowl of rice with the chopsticks and said incredulously, Hm, see the world, shes gone to see the world and shes been swindled. Dulcina, dont listen to your mother, go back to work in the city and daddy supports you. Mother Dulcina rolled her eyes at Papa Dulcina, If he says hes going back to work in the city, hes going back to work in the city, do you think he has any work left?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Mother Dulcina was right, Dulcina Calvo had been locked in her room for the past two days, but she had not been sad, she had thrown out quite a few resumes, many of them cross-cutting, or in some field rted to medicine or pharmacy. Mom, Ive thrown out a bunch of resumes, Im going back for interviews, I should find a job soon. Mother Dulcina saw that he really intended to go back to work, remembered that the bastard was also a doctor and warned him, Dont go back to the same hospital as that bastard, the pay may be less, your father and I can still support you. Dulcina Calvos eyes filled with tears as she heard her mothers words, and she only emitted a low mmm, knowing that she loved her and that was why she was so hard on her in this matter. Papa Dulcina gave a piece of lean meat to Dulcina Calvo: Here, eat some more meat, youve been hungry and thin for two days, Papa believes in you and youll soon find a good job. After a couple of days, Dulcina Calvo returned to La Ciudad Santa because hospitals andpanies kept calling her for interviews. In thest few days, he had interviewed with manypanies without much sess, but was told to go back and wait for a letter, but there was little hope. That day, Estre Berrocal knew she was back and sent two boxes of cherries with her driver. The driver, Facundo Montes, went to Dulcina Calvos house with Estre Berrocal, carrying two boxes of cherries. Facundo, you go back first, Ill stay at Dulcinas for a while. Ok Young hostess, call me when you want to go home and Ille pick you up. When Facundo Montes had left, Dulcina Calvo said enviously, Young hostess, what a good time you had, how many cherries, it must be a pleasure to eat them. Normally, you cant even afford to buy cherries because one G of cherries is several dozen, and one G of cherries is not enough to fill your teeth. Estre Berrocal looked at her nkly, Paulita and I have eaten so many cherriestely that we have thrown up, but Mr. Adam bought so many that he couldnt bear to waste them and gave them away to many people. Gee, Mr. Adam is really in love with you! Estre Berrocal shot him a nce and couldnt resist asking, Have you found work in La Ciudad Santa? No, there doesnt seem to be a shortage of people at the few hospitals Ive interviewed recently. Nowadays, a lot of good hospitals have designated ces, its hard to get in if you go in alone like that. If you dont mind, someday Ill ask Adam if he has any friends at the hospital to see if he can get in through a back door or something Thats not very nice. Dulcina Calvo is not a noble person, she simply does not know Adn Rouco very well and, besides, Adn Rouco is a good friend of the man. Im sure Ill respect that if you dont want me to, but remember to let me know if you have any difficulties, I may not always be able to help, but at least I can always help you think of something. Estre Berrocal knows all too well how painful homelessness can be. Then, when she was desperate, it was as if no one in the world was willing to lend her a hand. When she was pregnant, that was a shadow for her at the time. Estre, youre so sweet. Dulcina Calvo leaned her head on his shoulder and sighed. Estre Berrocal was silent for a few seconds and asked shyly, So you and Dr. Esteban, is it true that you intend to leave it at that? He is married and has a wife, what else can I do, Mrs. Esteban even came to my house to warn me to stop bothering her husband in the future. How could I have lived through such a failure. Dulcina, whatever decision you make, I support you. She did not want to take the moral high ground to judge the matter; Dulcina was her good friend and who was going to have an opinion on rtionships. Chapter 441: I will die without Dulcina Calvo In the evening, Este Berrocaly in bed after her bath and yed with her cell phone. Adn Rouco saw this image as soon as he entered the bedroom. The man approached with his long legs, sat on the bed and, with one long arm, snatched Estre Berrocals phone and threw it aside. Estre Berrocal tugged at her midriff, Why did you take my phone?. Adn Rouco looked at the watery serum on his face: The phone is radioactive and it hurts your eyes if you look at it too much. Estre Berrocals habit of taking her cell phone to bed with her is a habit that Adn Rouco has told her several times but she cannot break. I was just ying a game with someone, so its not good to suddenly disappear. With that, Estre Berrocal got up and went to get her phone when Adn Rouco grabbed her from behind and held her in hisp: Who are you ying with at night? Why arent you ying with your husband?. Estre Berrocal lit up: Do you y hand games? Well sign up an ountter and y with me, we can CP, I thought you didnt like games. Adn Rouco has always been a workaholic, how can he love games. Adam Roucos eyes darkened as he looked at her watery white skin, his voice slightly muffled, Its to y with you, but to bed. hooligans! She blushed and crawled back onto the bed from his arms, mming a pillow against him, Adam Rouco caught her and threw her backwards, Maam, Im going to take a shower, wait for me. He was about to turn to go to the bathroom when Estre Berrocal suddenly jumped on his back. Adn Rouco rushed to support her body, fearing that she would not be able to hold on and fall. Mrs. Rouco, I didnt see you so impatient. The impatient one is you! urged Estre Berrocal, Come on, I have to go wash my face, its a little sticky. When Adn Rouco came out of the shower, he saw that Estre Berrocal was once again ying a game on her cell phone, with the sound of a male voice on the other end. Adam Rouco frowned and crawled into bed, moving closer to sleep next to her, his dark eyes scanning the screen of his phone. ying a game with who? Several of them. Who was the man who just spoke? Estre Berrocal was stunned and her watery eyes looked at him amused, Why do I feel so sour?. Adn Rouco immediately shook off the phone. Estre Berrocal: . Adn Rouco you cant be so bossy. Thats how bossy I am. Adn Rouco looks like What are you going to do to me if I dont let you y with your phone? Estre Berrocal pulled the nkets over her head, not wanting to pay attention to him. She was half bandaged under the sheets and Adn Rouco ignored her, instead of turning off the light and sleeping with his back to her. After a long while, Estre Berrocal poked her head out from under the sheets, thinking he was angry, and suddenly came up to him and wrapped her arms around him from behind. Im not going to y with anyone else, do you want to y with me from now on? In the darkness, the corners of the mans lips curved. Adn Rouco especially enjoyed the persuasiveness of Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal growled inwardly, dead arrogant. Adam Rouco turned around, his big hands pushing her little head, wrapping his arms around her, Time to sleep. I cant sleep, Dulcina has recently returned to La Ciudad Santa, the job search is not going well and she and Dr. Esteban seem to have had a real fight. Adn Rouco kissed his forehead downwards: Dont meddle in the affairs of others. Especially when ites to rtionships, its not easy to eat. I dont interfere, but Dulcina is one of the few friends I have, and shes in trouble, so of course I want to help her in some way. Adn Rouco said nothing, Estre Berrocal thought that he did not like to meddle in other peoples business, and only said that he did not really want Adn Roucos help, after all, Dulcina had not asked for it. Once Estre Berrocal had fallen asleep, Adn Rouco took his cell phone aside and sent a message directly to Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo had trouble finding work in La Ciudad Santa. I cant do much to help as a brother. Other than that, it cant help. Dulcina Calvo was ecstatic when she received the call from the second hospital. She had already been to the second hospital for an interview, and the feeling she got at the end of it was, well, not good, but she really didnt think the second hospital would ept her. Excited, she called Estre Berrocal. Around here, Estre Berrocal is still asleep in the arms of Adn Rouco and the phone is answered by Adn Rouco. Est! I have good news for you! Ive been epted to the second hospital! I got a job! Adn Roucos lips curved and he said in a light voice: Congrattions, but Estre is not awake yet, I will pass it to herter. Uh Its President Rouco, ah, sorry to interrupt. Then Ill hang up now. Hmm. After hanging up the phone, Adn Rouco tossed it aside, cuddled up with Estre Berrocal and took another nap. Marina City Apartments. Esteban Zaragosa smoked all night and drank all night. He was sitting on the carpet next to the bed, with empty bottles around his feet. When udio Belles opened the door, he realized that Esteban Zaragosa had changed the door code. Suddenly remembering Dulcina Calvos data, he entered her date of birth and the door opened. Fingers, slightly trembling. Do you like that Dulcina Calvo so much? Even the code to change a door is Dulcina Calvos birthday. Once inside the house, he rushed into the bedroom, only to see Esteban Zaragosa half on the edge of the bed, the bedroom smelling of smoke and alcohol and disheveled. Are you going to be so disheveled because you broke up with Dulcina Calvo? Esteban Zaragosa, are you the same Esteban Zaragosa I know? udio Belles remembered Esteban Zaragosa as proud and puritanical, a man with a big cleanliness problem who didnt wear an untidy shirt or drink so much wine or smoke so many cigarettes on the floor of his room. But the man before me now is the same as an ordinary man who has lost his love. udio Belles swallowed saliva, bent down and asked: Esteban Zaragosa, is it true that you will die without Dulcina Calvo? Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes were bloodshot, even the corners of his eyes were scarlet, from the many drinks he had consumed and from a sleepless night. The mans dark eyes looked at her coldly and horribly as he said, word for word, Will. That is why I must divorce you. Whats so good about Dulcina Calvo ? Its good everywhere. Esteban Zaragosa gave her a cold look with his dark eyes before reaching out and pushing her hand away, getting up and leaving the bedroom at a hesitant pace. udio Belles grimaced in the air. She thought Esteban Zaragosa would tell her perfunctorily that Dulcina Calvo was inferior to her everywhere, but love didnt care, but Esteban Zaragosa didnt even bother to tell her perfunctorily that he was inferior to Dulcina Calvo everywhere, okay? He met Esteban Zaragosa before Dulcina Calvo, was by his side longer than Dulcina Calvo, and they experienced life and death together -did Dulcina Calvo experience it with him? udio Belles gritted his teeth, stood up and chased, Esteban Zaragosa! Esteban Zaragosa had had too much to drink and copsed drunk on the carpet after a tangle with udio Belles. udio Belles tried to help him up, but he was held tightly by the mans arms, and the mans voice whispered, Dulcina Im sorry Im sorry. Dulcine?All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. udio Belles leaned his face and looked at the drunken talking man with his eyes closed, Are you calling Dulcina Calvo?. Chapter 442: Gastric bleeding Dulcina Calvo received an unknown message. In the image, a man was seen entangled with a woman, and through the screen, she could feel the hot and ambiguous atmosphere there. The man is none other than Esteban Zaragosa. The heroine of the photograph is, naturally, Esteban Zaragosas wife, udio Belles. Knowing that they were married and that it was normal to do such conjugal acts, her fingers went pale as she gripped the phone. udio Belles is here to prove it. Dulcina Calvo hacked that number right away. He did not want to receive more information about Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles. The next morning, Esteban Zaragosa woke up with a severe headache and saw udio Belles, in his white shirt, hovering over him. Are you awake? Ive made porridge, do you want to get up and eat some? Esteban Zaragosas face was cold, and his gaze was stern and cold as he looked at her, Who gave you permission to wear my clothes? What, what did you do to mest night, all forgotten? udio Belles, dont y with me at those little games, Im not an idiot, Im in that state of drunkenness and I have the strength to do it with you Esteban Zaragosa gave her a cold look before pulling up the sheets and getting out of bed, saying indifferently, Im going to get out of the shower and I dont want to see you again. udius Belles stood in front of him, directly blocking his path, with a bold, condescending look directed at him. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed deeply, anger lurking beneath his dark eyes, What do you want? The woman stared into his dark eyes, her fingers unbuttoning his shirt one by one, Continue what you didnt dost night. Crazy! Esteban Zaragosa pushed her shoulder away, went into the bathroom and mmed the door shut. udius Belles got to his feet, ran to him and tried to open the bathroom door, only to find that it had been unlocked by him. Are you that upset with her? Dulcina Calvo has just gone to work at the second hospital, having worked several nights in a row, and is about to leave the hospital, dressed and with her purse, when a man approaches her on a rolling stretcher. Dulcina Calvos eyes looked up and saw the man lying on the rolling stretcher, none other than Esteban Zaragosa. His face was pale, so pale that there was no blood on it, and the doctor and nurse at his side rushed him to the emergency room. Dulcina Calvos eyes fluttered as she grabbed a nurse at random and asked, What happened to that gentleman? Oh, it looks like hes bleeding from the stomach, its pretty serious! Gastric hemorrhage Dulcina Calvo returned home, her mind a nk. He stood in front of the kitchen stove, cooking his noodles, until the water boiled and burned his hand, and he ate the pain back. He had been hungry and loved noodles, but now smelling such fragrant noodles took away his appetite. In my head, over and over again, I see Esteban Zaragosas face. He shook his head, thinking she was being nosy, he was bleeding from the stomach, even if it was serious, his wife would take care of him, what did he care about being poor here?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. After eating the noodles, I dont know if it was because I had eaten too much or because I had too many things on my mind, but I took a bath and went to bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. Esteban Zaragosa is he going to be okay? The next morning, Dulcina Calvo woke up surprisingly early and arrived at the hospital first thing in the morning. After changing into his work clothes, he ran to the gastroenterology service and asked for Esteban Zaragosas room. Sixty-three neighborhood. Dulcina Calvo goes from room to room. Arriving in ward sixty-three, a nce through the small transparent ss of the door revealed Esteban Zaragosa in his bed. He sat propped up on the bed, still pale and with hisrge hand on his stomach, apparently distressed. He also does not appear to have a caretaker nearby. Inexplicably, Dulcina Calvos heart aches a little. She bit her lip, scorning herself a little. Hes another womans husband, so why the hell are you upset. In the living room, Esteban Zaragosas face suddenly turned and Dulcina Calvo was so frightened that she crouched by the door. Take a deep breath and return to your section. On the way, he overheard a conversation between a nurse and a doctor. Dr. Montrelle, the patient in room 63 is a real nuisance, I hear he refuses to eat. He is not vomiting blood, he can eat liquid food of this type, if he does not eat, it is not good for his stomach, you can go to persuade himter. The young nurse shook her head in dismay as soon as she heard this, Dr. Montrelle, dont give me a hard time, that patient is so moody, his face is as cold as Hades, I wouldnt dare provoke him. Dulcina Calvo frowns. Why dont you listen to me when your stomach is upset like this? He returned to his section while worrying again about Esteban Zaragosas stomach. It has been a long day and Dulcina Calvo has not worked well. I received a WhatsApp from Estre Berrocal at lunchtime. It seems that Dr. Esteban has been admitted to the hospital with a stomach hemorrhage, and from what Adam said, he doesnt seem to have any family, he seems to be in the second hospital, and Adam asked me to apany him to see Dr. Esteban. Dulcina Calvo looked at this WhatsApp with a bad taste in her mouth and returned the message: Let me know when youe with President Rouco, then. During her lunch break, she ran to the supermarket to buy rice, borrowed a small rice cooker from a colleague and boiled some white porridge in the break room, keeping it warm until the afternoon. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal approached shortly after 5:00 pm. Dulcina Calvo served the white porridge in a thermos and handed it to Estre Berrocal. I made some white porridge to eat, but I didnt finish it, so you can take it with you on the way. Estre Berrocal was stunned, carrying the thermos and looking at her with a satisfied smile, Dont you go to the hospital canteen to eat and make your own white porridge to drink? Since when do you like to lose weight?. Gee, Ive been workingte at nighttely and eating a lot of snacks, I want to lose some weight, so you and Presidente Rouco get over there, Ive got work to do!. Dulcina Calvo pushes Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal asked again, Are you sure you dont want to go?. Im not going, what am I going to do? Its all broken, plus people are married, so what counts is: By the way, you dont tell Esteban Zaragosa that I work in this hospital and he doesnt know. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco with a vague smile under her eyes and nodded, I wont tell him. Dulcina Calvo sighed as she watched Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal make their way to the hospitalization unit, their hands tucked into the pockets of their white coats. Estre Berrocal looked at the pink thermos: It seems that Dulcina still has feelings for Dr. Esteban. Adn Rouco put his arm around her and said, You cant break up, Esteban Zaragosa is not someone who gives up easily. Estre Berrocal froze: Youre not faking your illness, are you?. How else could onee for treatment to the hospital where Dulcina works? With so many hospitals in the Holy City, its not like the second hospital has the best faculty. Adn Rouco raised his hand and rubbed his head: You cant talk nonsense. Im not going to help Dr. Esteban pursue Dulcina until he gets a divorce. Even if he is no longer in love with the one on his marriage certificate, that is still a license. You cant help him chase Dulcina either. Adn Rouco lost his smile and stretched out his hands: Mrs. Rouco, do I look like someone meddling?. Let alone something like matchmaking, which is of no interest to him. Chapter 443: Girl, stop hiding from me When Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal arrived at Esteban Zaragosas hospital room, Estre Berrocal handed Esteban Zaragosa the pink thermos. Dr. Esteban, would you like some white mush? Esteban Zaragosa was silent, he didnt seem to want to eat it, and Adn Rouco began lightly, Someone asked us to bring it here, are you sure youre not going to eat it? Estre Berrocal: Esteban Zaragosas dark-eyed gaze flickered. Estre Berrocal unscrewed the thermos, poured some white porridge into one of the smallpartmentalized bowls and handed it to Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa magically picked it up and drank a small bowl. This way, Dulcina Calvo, with her hands a little empty after checking in and her feet disobedient, headed for the hospitalization unit. As he walked toward Pavilion 63, he realized how he hade to see Esteban Zaragosa again. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal are gone, and Esteban Zaragosa is alone, leaning on the hospital bed, holding a pink thermos in his big, thin hands and watching it for a long time. Dulcina Calvo stood just outside the door, silently watching him. I dont think he knew it was his holding tank. Estre should not have betrayed her.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. It would be nice to see him from afar and, since I was still thinking about him at one point, toe and see him from time to time during his stay in the hospital. So thought Dulcina Calvo Q, when a voice suddenly sounded behind her. Dr. Dulcina, what are you doing standing here? Dulcina Calvo startled, fearing that Esteban Zaragosa in the room would hear her, her little face full of panic, Yo, it wasnt me, I was just passing by, Ill be back sooner! A colleague looked at the handsome guy in the room with a wicked grin andughingly scoffed, The handsome guy in room 63 has be famous in your department? Have you evene to see him? Im not Dulcina Calvo turned and walked angrily away. And in the living room, Esteban Zaragosa heard the door and when his dark eyes peered in, it was deserted. Esteban Zaragosa pulled out the IV tube, lifted the sheets and got out of bed, and as soon as she opened the door, she was stopped by the doctor at the door. Mr. Esteban, why are you out of bed? Ive got something. The doctor stopped him, No, you cant leave yet, your stomach bleeding is not a trivial matter Esteban Zaragosasrge hand swept past the doctor, who strided away in her hospital gown. Dulcina Calvo walked to the elevator with her hands in the pockets of her white coat, waiting for him, her eyes boring into the closed doors and her watery eyes blinking. From the wall of the elevator, she saw the upright man standing behind her. The small hands, tucked in the pockets of the white coat, were crumpling into little fists She dared not turn around, only hoped the elevator would arrive soon, but dyed until she saw the man behind her from mapping the elevator doors, taking a step toward her, when Dulcina Calvo could no longer restrain herself and ran quickly toward the side staircase. Esteban Zaragosa gave chase and by the time he reached the safe passage, thedder had disappeared. Dulcina Calvo hid in the small confined space and, through a thin slit, saw the figure of the man. Esteban Zaragosa, who naturally knew she was hiding, began softly, Dulcina, I know you dont want to see me now, but I miss you so much. Can youe out and let me see, please? Dulcina Calvo covered her mouth as tears silently welled up in her eyes. Was it really Esteban Zaragosa? The Dr. Esteban she remembered was proud, overbearing and spoke with arrogance in his eyes, but now this man was begging her toe out and meet him. Dulcina Calvo swallowed saliva, feeling nothing but heartburn in her throat and between her nostrils. Esteban Zaragosa added: You made me the white porridge, didnt you?. Dulcina Calvos eyes were red and she closed them tightly, holding back her sobs in that confined space, afraid that he would find out, and even more afraid that he woulde to embrace her and she could not really push him away or keep her promise to her mother and udio Belles. She was not to see him again, nor was she to be entangled with him. Dulcina Calvo wiped her eyes when the cell phone in the pocket of her white coat suddenly rang and, startled, she went to answer the doorbell. But at the same time, Esteban Zaragosa has turned and approached the source of the sound It wasnt until the mans big hands, about to pluck this side of the lid, that Dulcina Calvo finally stifled a sob, burying her face to her knees and saying in a trembling little voice, Donte any closer! Esteban Zaragosas big hand stopped in mid-air. After an unknown amount of time, Dulcina Calvo saw that the man outside was gone. She wiped away her tears and stepped out from inside, only to be grabbed by a pair of strong arms, from behind. Dulcina Calvos heart skipped a beat and, after a few seconds of hesitation, she stepped back and pushed Esteban Zaragosa. But it seemed that her hand had pressed him in the pit of his stomach and Esteban Zaragosa stifled a grunt of pain, his body leaning against the wall, his face as pale as paper. Dulcina Calvo was nervous and rushed to embrace him anxiously, Im sorry . did I hurt you? I forgot you were bleeding from the stomach . Well The mansrge, thin, clean hands cupped the womans small, wet face, lowered her head and kissed her lips. Dulcina Calvo stiffened and, for a moment, her hands remained in the air, unable to answer him or push him away. Let it run over his lips and brush against them. The man leaned on her forehead, his fingers gently wiped the tear marks on her face, and said in a muffled voice, Girl, stop hiding from me. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, her tear-stained eyshes slightly drooping, Esteban Zaragosa couldnt see the emotions in her eyes, only hear her speak with difficulty: I promised my mother I would never see you again. What if I get divorced, youre not going to give me a chance either? Dulcina Calvo shook her head, I dont know. dont ask me like that, I really dont know. You stay with me, girl, and Ill take care of everything. She simply needed to, well, be by his side. Dulcina Calvo left the shift with a dizzy head and not knowing what to do. On the one hand, Esteban Zaragosa is on my mind, and on the other hand, I resist him. But the deepest feelings of the heart cannot be deceived. She was leaning against the back of the door, lost in thought, when there was a knock at the door. She froze, she had just moved to a new house that only Estre knew, she didnt think much about it, thinking that it was Estre who had arrived, she opened the door and as soon as she did, she saw Lzaro Morejn standing in front of the door. Lzaro Morejon you, what are you doing here? Lazaro Morejon looked at her and said, I heard that you had gotten a new job at the second hospital and I went looking for you when you got off work and saw you leaving in your car, so I went with you. Dulcina Calvo frowned, What are you doing following me?. Dulcina, thest time your mother called me in the middle of the night, I knew you had been sad about breaking up with me, and I thought about it afterwards and was very sorry for you. Miss Hermina has a strong temper, but you are a good girl. Now I regret very much that I did not appreciate her properly. You followed me just to tell me that? Dulcina Calvo is speechless, what a person, what a freak! Chapter 444: Rubbing shamelessly Dulcina, I realize now that I cant get over you, and since you cant get over me either, shall we get back together? Dulcina Calvo, listening to Lzaro Morejns shameless request, felt more and more likeughing. Who was he, who was he to say that he wanted to break up and get back together? Dulcina Calvo pulled the door shut and said with a cold little face, I stopped liking you a long time ago and I dont want to go back to you, so you should live your life with Miss Hermina! She was about to close the door when Lzaro Morejns body blocked her. Dulcina, believe me, Im only with Hermina Najarro because of my career, when my career improves I can be with you in all its splendor, will you wait for me?. How can you be with Hermina Najarro for your career, even if youe back to me, then you will be with another woman. Dulcina Calvos heart is not only silent at this moment before such a rarity. Lzaro Morejn grabbed her little hand and emotionally confessed his feelings, I really mean it for you! Let go of me! Lazaro Morejon! I dont want to go back with you! Im going to scream if you keep doing that! I hear youre with that Dr. Esteban whatever, is he as good as me? Dulcina Calvo sincerely believes that this Lzaro Morejn is incorrigible: My business is none of your concern! How far along have you been? Have you slept together? Dulcina Calvo blushed, I dont know if from anger or embarrassment, Lazaro Morejon, get out of here!. Men have some conquest in their hearts and some unspoken bad taste in their mouths, especially when provoked. When youre with me, you dont let them touch you, you say something about saving it for marriage, what, have you opened up to other men? Ive been talking to you for so long and you havent given me a single sweet taste, Im still thinking about it Dulcina! Lazaro Morejon you have managed to disgust me! Gross? Is this gross? Lzaro Morejn suddenly pulled her into his arms and tried to force her, Dulcina Calvo struggled hard but Lzaro Morejn did not let go as if he were crazy. Lazaro Morejon! Bastard! Esteban Zaragosa asked Estre Berrocal for Dulcinas current address. The old neighborhood was a bit out of the way and it took him a while to find his way, but as soon as he entered the building he heard cries for help upstairs. Its Dulcinas voice! Esteban Zaragosa rushes up, pulls Lzaro Morejn, who is entangled with Dulcina Calvo, and punches Lzaro Morejn hard in the face! Shit! Who? Lazaro Morejon was stunned by the punch, spitting bloody saliva and swearing. Esteban Zaragosa took off his jacket and threw it straight to the floor, rolling up his sleeves, and two words came from his thin lips in a cold and stern voice: Looking for death. Lazaro Morejon is pinned down and hit in the head! Dulcina Calvo, fearful of trouble, rushed to stop him: Stop! Esteban Zaragosa, you stop. It wasnt until a small, gentle hand grabbed his arm that Esteban Zaragosa stopped moving, his dark eyes staring coldly at the beaten Lazaro Morejon, warning him with a single word: If you bother Dulcina again, Ill kill you outright! Esteban Zaragosa picked up the jacket from the floor, dusted it off and, carrying it in one hand and with one arm around Dulcina Calvos shoulders, entered the house, mming the door shut. Once inside, Esteban Zaragosa dropped the jacket he was holding in his hand and hugged the little girl next to him, his eyes fixed on her little face with concern: Did that bastard do something to you? Are you hurt? Dulcina Calvo shakes her head. Esteban Zaragosa felt ufortable and said with a frown, Im still worried about you living here alone. This is an older neighborhood with inadequate security facilities. When she walked in just now, there wasnt even a doorman at the entrance, and the neighborhood is a small downtown with a lot of casual peopleing and going, so if she was a girl, she could easily get into trouble if she was really a target. Dulcina Calvo pursed her small lips wordlessly and, after a long while, whispered, Today was just an ident and you just happened to run into him. What if I dont run into him next time? Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed as he saw that she wasnt taking her seriously and he reached out to take the girls hand, Honey. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously withdrew her hand, but the mans grip was so firm that she couldnt break it, so she rambled, By the way, how, how did you get out of the hospital? Didnt the doctor say he was bleeding a little from his stomach? Howe you are already out of the hospital? Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes bored into hers, I was more eager toe see you than I was in the hospital. He went to the second hospital for treatment and only to see her. He was a doctor himself and knew her stomach problems well. Dulcina Calvo wrinkled her white forehead at his words, How can you be so capricious? Who will be responsible if something goes wrong? You say Im capricious, and you, you know its not safe to live here and you dont listen to me?. I live here where its not safe. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and sped her hand in his arms again, tightly, the softness of her body in his arms so reassuring to hold that a heart settled. Dulcina Calvo was too urbane to push him away, so she let him hug her and, after an unknown amount of time, Esteban Zaragosa pressed against her slender shoulders and spoke, Im hungry. Dulcina Calvo said unconsciously: Go and sit down then, what do you want to eat? You have a weak stomach, its better to keep eating liquids, Ill make porridge. Esteban Zaragosa nodded and went to sit on the sofa. Dulcina Calvo sighed as she worked in the kitchen. It was some, how she leaned in and didnt want to blow.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Lets say its because hes sick and we pity him. Dulcina Calvo washed the rice, put it and the water in the rice cooker and pressed the porridge button before entering the living room, where she found Esteban Zaragosa already lying on the small sofa, asleep. She cautiously approached him and knelt by the couch, looking at his gaunt, handsome face with a little pain in her heart. Why did you suddenly have a stomach hemorrhage when you were fine? Small hands, which could not help but explore her face. He seems to have lost some weight recently, probably due to an upset stomach. Fingertips, stroking her forehead and eyes, the bridge of her nose, all the way to her lips as the mansrge hand suddenly reached up and firmly grasped her small hand. At the same time, the mans closed dark eyes slowly opened. Dulcina Calvo blushed a little. Damn, it was embarrassing to wake him up by touching him. That, me, Ive cooked the porridge, but it will take more than an hour to cook, so youll have to wait. Honey, are you, right now, worried about me? The mans dark eyes bore into her, and she didnt know where to ce her eyes. Dulcina Calvo was speechless, thought for a while and began to wriggle out of it, I just saw that you were bleeding from your stomach and that you are still being treated at our hospital, and besides, it is only fair that I take care of my patients as a doctor The man raised an eyebrow and looked at her yfully, Is it right to take a patient home and cook porridge for him with your own hands? I didnt bring you home, you came uninvited, well He kissed again. Dulcina Calvo covered her mouth and looked at him with a red face, Esteban Zaragosa, why are you kissing me again?. You make my soup with your own hands and Ill pay you back part of the profits, is there a problem? Chapter 445: Shall we reconcile? Dulcina Calvo,pletely disturbed by Esteban Zaragosa, excused herself and ran straight to the kitchen with a hot face. Standing at the kitchen counter, she ran her fingers across the lips he had kissed and stared in awe. Esteban Zaragosa followed her from the living room and gently wrapped his arms around her from behind, his chin brushing her shoulder and the back of her neck. Dulcina Calvo blushed even more. Do you still remember? Im not having a shback. You let go of me. However, the mansrge hand tightened its grip, What if you dont want to let go? Did hee to your home to be a scoundrel? Esteban Zaragosa stared into her smooth white face and spoke softly, Dulcina, give me a little more time and Ill clear things up with udio Belles. At the mention of udio Belles, Dulcina Calvo remembered the photo she had received earlier and could no longer feelfortable being hugged in such a way, her small hands gripped tightly to the fingers around his waist. After what you did with udio Belles, do you still want a divorce? Esteban Zaragosa, I dont like that youre a scumbag. He liked her because he had seen her calmness on the operating table, her responsibility for her patients, not a scumbag shirking her responsibilities and stepping on two feet! Esteban Zaragosa frowned, slightly puzzled, And all my udio Belles?. They only had a marriage certificate, but never had a substantial rtionship. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip in embarrassment and said, You know it yourself!. With that, she was about to run away when Esteban Zaragosa pulled her and ced her between the kitchen table and his chest. Let go of me! Esteban Zaragosa insisted: Has udio Belles said anything to you again?. No. Thats there. Dulcina Calvo: What about this man What has udio Belles invented again? asked Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo swallowed, looked away slightly and scoffed, Did he make up the story about you making out too? Dulcina Calvo thought he had agreed, and her heart went cold as she tried to push him away, but then she heard a softugh above her head. Dulcina Calvo frowned and stared at the faintly smiling man, slightly exasperated, What are you smiling about?. Whats so much fun. Honey, do you smell that in this house? What does it smell like? asked Dulcina Calvo, dumbfounded by the momentaryck of response. But after asking, he felt he had been set up, what was he rambling about, did it matter, what could there be in the kitchen but the smell of rice! Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes stared at her with a deep, mocking look, The house smells bad, dont you smell it, honey?. Damn it! Dulcina Calvo reached out her small hands and violently pushed him away, but the man went after her and pushed her small body into his arms, holding her restless little head in his big hands and keeping it pressed against his chest. Esteban Zaragosa lowered his gaze and kissed the top of her hair and said in a mute voice: My dear, my work is very special and requires a great secret, I cannot tell you at the moment because it would be dangerous for you, udio Belles is a kind of colleague of mine, I really never had any intimate rtionship with her, that marriage certificate, I only received it to confuse my enemies and facilitate my work. Dulcina Calvo now calmed down enough to listen well enough to hear his exnation that Esteban Zaragosa did not seem to be telling a lie, but there was a bigger question on her mind. Remember when you were in Italy, you had a gunshot wound, what exactly did you do? What kind of person can own a gun? So you do illegal work? Why else would there be a need for a sham marriage? What I do is not illegal and is supported by the state. Dulcina Calvo can no longer understand it. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her very puzzled and spoke, I will divorce udio Belles very, very soon. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously believed it, her moist eyes staring at him, Really? Really. If I lie to you, I will not be allowed to die. As soon as the words were out of her mouth, the girls small white hand covered her thin lips, What nonsense you say, what kind of person curses like that. Esteban Zaragosa stared at her with a soft smile hidden on his forehead, taking her small hand in his and rubbing it in his palm, So, shall we reconcile? Dulcina Calvo squashed her little mouth: Look again. I still havent decided if Im going to give you scum of the earth a chance. Scum? Has my image in your mind gone so far down the drain? Esteban Zaragosa hugged her and looked amused at her little white face full of cogen while Dulcina Calvo hummed softly and gave him a squinty-eyed look, gesturing with her little hand: Not one fall, a million falls. God knows hes married! I should have guessed that a man of quality like him should not be single. Then, little by little, I will build my image back up. What if construction doesnte back? Suddenly, Esteban Zaragosa took a deep breath and hugged her even tighter, his voice unmistakably serious: Whatever it takes, Ill keep you with me, Dulcina Calvo, I cant live without you. Dulcina Calvo was a little stunned: Are you serious? Incredibly serious. Dulcina Calvo puffed out her little mouth in disbelief: But my mother says you shouldnt trust mens bullshit, especially that shy love talk. Esteban Zaragosas voice lowered further and whispered in her ear, Then trust my future actions. Dulcina Calvo growled and said sourly, Your move is to marry someone else. This is an obstacle that cannot be passed and cannot be overturned. Honey, I was wrong. I dont want to forgive you, even though youre divorced, youre still second fiddle. Dulcina Calvo pushed his hand away as he walked to the living room, and Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand and pped his forehead. Damn her for epting a sham marriage to udio Belles in the first ce! Arriving at the sofa, Esteban Zaragosa, his stomach still sore and ufortable,y down on the sofa and leaned on Dulcina Calvosp. Dulcina Calvo said morosely, If my mother knew I was still with you, shed stick a knife in my head. She is such an ungrateful daughter. When I finish the formalities with udio Belles, I wille to the house in person to apologize and ask for your parents forgiveness then. Dulcina Calvo finds it mysterious that Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina are very traditional people and even if Esteban Zaragosa had divorced udio Belles, they would have thought that Esteban Zaragosa was a divorced man and surely would not have given her permission to be with him. Hey shes just in a rtionship, why is it such a bumpy ride. Isnt a rtionship supposed to be all sweet cakes and kisses and hugs and high fives? How did it ur to him, so tenaciously, that the other person was a married man? Dulcina Calvos heart is tired. The rice stove in the kitchen jumped to keep warm, the porridge was ready and Dulcina Calvo went to serve it, distracted, and identally burned her hand. Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her little hand and immediately went to rinse it in the cold water, frowning slightly at the sight of her burned fingers and gently scolding her, Why are you so careless, whats on your mind? I was wondering if my parents would ept you.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Chapter 446: It’s Been a Long Time Since I Held You Esteban Zaragosa grabbed the little red-hot hand of the girl in his arms and carefully applied the ointment before reaching out and gently pulling her hand away. Ill do it. Dulcina Calvo looked at the side of his handsome face and hesitantly asked, What if udio Belles does not agree to divorce you? At this moment, Dulcina Calvo feels selfish to the core. Its clear that Esteban Zaragosa belongs to udio Belles, but she cant help but want their divorce to go through. Before, I had always thought she was a good girl, that a good girl wouldnt steal another girls husband, that a good girl wouldnt be so selfish. But after meeting Esteban Zaragosa, it seems to have gone from bad to worse. With her face drooping, she stood at the kitchen table, staring silently at her reddened fingers, as if it was not only her fingers that had just been burned, but also her heart, which had also be warm and ufortable. Esteban Zaragosa brought out two bowls of porridge and took them into the living room, where they sat across from each other and drank the porridge. Halfway through the drink, Esteban Zaragosa finally spoke: I will divorce udio Belles, one way or another. Wouldnt you and udius Belles have divorced if hadnt shown up? Esteban Zaragosa curved his thin lips and let out a slightugh, Even without you, I wouldnt be with udio Belles. The license was only for the mission in the first ce, how can I tie her down for life with a marriage license when I dont love her? Esteban Zaragosa looked at his bowl of untouched porridge and said, Eat. At night, Esteban Zaragosa had not left and the premises rented by Dulcina Calvo had only one bedroom. Although they have already hooked up, whether Esteban Zaragosa is married to udio Belles or not, Dulcina Calvo cannot shed her inhibitions and sleep with Esteban Zaragosa for the time being, nor can she ask Esteban Zaragosa, who is still sick, to sleep on the couch. Dulcina Calvoy on her side on the bed and debated between her fingers wondering if she should get rid of him or leave him alone. The cot suddenly lowered and arge hand went around her waist, firmly grasping her soft waist, followed by the mans chin resting on the back of her neck and gently rubbing it. Dulcina Calvo stiffened and struggled to sit up, clutching the pillow and stammering, Well, why dont you take the bed and Ill take the couch? Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes looked at her yfully as he too stood up and looked at her with a smile in his eyes. Afraid? who is afraid, you are just a weak patient now, I am just saying, this bed is too small for two together. ah The man drew her into his arms and hugged her tightly from behind, sniffing deeply through her lightly scented hair, Its been a long time since Ive hugged you. He said it had been a long time since he had hugged her, and it really was, and it wasnt long before she heard the sound of the mans long, even breathsing from the back of her neck. Dulcina Calvo did not dare move for fear of waking him and called softly, Esteban Zaragosa? Are you asleep? The man behind him did not respond. Dulcina Calvo gingerly pulled his arm away, carefully climbed out of bed, catapulted herself onto a small nket and ran to the living room couch. All night long, with a lot on my mind, I didnt sleep much. Towards the second half of the night, he suddenly heard movement in the bathroom. Dulcina Calvo, startled, rushed to knock on the bathroom door, Esteban Zaragosa? Are you there? Whats wrong? The door, which was locked, could not be opened. Dulcina Calvo tried to push it several times, but it wouldnt open, and she became increasingly nervous: Esteban Zaragosa, open the door! Whats wrong with you? There appeared to be vomit inside, and through the frosted door a figure could be faintly seen kneeling by the toilet.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa! Does your stomach hurt? Im going to call an ambnce! In the bathroom, Esteban Zaragosa slowly stood up, unscrewed the faucet to rinse his mouth and sshed cold water on his face, relieving his mind a little. In the living room, Dulcina Calvo was clutching her cell phone to call an ambnce when arge, thin, cold hand snatched it away from her. Im fine. Dulcina Calvo turned to support him and looked at his pale face, worried: But you look really bad, and youve been discharged on your own, what if something happens?. Esteban Zaragosa, however, simply put a hand to his head and said in a muffled voice: Im fine, go to bed in the bedroom, Ill rest on the living room sofa. Go to bed in your room, your body Before Dulcina Calvo could finish her sentence, Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly, Now I cant go to my room to sleep, and I have work to attend to. What kind of work do you have to do when youre like this? Good girl, go to bed, good night. Dulcina Calvo couldnt resist Esteban Zaragosa after all and stepped back into the bedroom. She had been sleep deprived during these days and although she was worried about Esteban Zaragosas condition, she became sleepy and fell asleep soon after. Esteban Zaragosa, lying on the living room sofa, called udio Belles. udio Belles was a bit surprised when he got the call, What, did you figure it out and call me sote, did you miss me?. Im not in the mood to beat around the bush with you, I know youre in The Holy City right now,e out and meet me. udius Belles looked at the time to make sure it was after midnight and snorted, You meet me in the middle of the night and you dare to say youre not interested in me? To see or not to see? Esteban Zaragosa frowned, his tone colder. See you, of course. Half an hourter, Riverside North. udio Belles, who was arriving in a Porsche, scrutinized the humble BMW mobility scooter that Esteban Zaragosa usually drives and told him amused, What a disguise in front of Dulcina Calvo, but, someday, she will know who you are. Its not your problem to worry about. The night breeze tousled the hair of udius Belles, who tousled his long hair with his red-painted hand. Tell me, what do you want from me in the middle of the night, youre not catching up and ying the family card, are you?. Esteban Zaragosa returned to the car, opened the door, took two copies of the divorce papers out of the car and handed them to udio Belles: Sign them. udio Belles scoffed: I have said many times that I will not divorce you Before the words were out of his mouth, the cold, hard muzzle of a silver pistol pressed against udius Belles temple. To sign or not to sign? udio Belles was slightly stunned, then burst outughing: The truth is that I didnt expect you to be so brazen one day, Esteban Zaragosa. Do you know who you are pointing a gun at?. If you dont sign, I have more tant ways to do it, and I dont mind showing you one by one. A ! udio Belles is rarely led by the nose, and Esteban Zaragosa interpreted this trope in a way she did not expect. Shoot if you can, dont be afraid of the organizationing after you, just try. Esteban Zaragosa hooked his thin lips teasingly, the corners of his lips smiled a little coldly, Do you know why I asked you to meet me in such an isted ce? I could have thrown your man into the river with this shot. You should know very well that I am capable of such things. ? Esteban Zaragosa! Youre crazy! The silver muzzle of the gun again pressed hard towards his head, Im going to count to three, and if you dont sign, Im going to shoot. udius Belles red at him angrily, but the other man counted in a haze: Three, two Chapter 447: You are now a secondhand divorcee As Esteban Zaragosa counted to one, udio Belles clearly heard the sound of a bullet being loaded. Esteban Zaragosa! Youve lost your mind over Dulcina Calvo! Im your partner! I always thought you knew I was heartless. The mans face was cold, his voice even colder, his eyes emotionless, unable to see any joy or anger. udio Belles, seeing that there was no room for negotiation, took a deep breath and broke the ice: Yes, I will sign! But first, I have a question for you!. I wouldnt have had to use this if you had agreed to sign it earlier. I dont like to threaten my partner. udio Belles almost rolled his eyes, he doesnt like threats, and hes serious! Why only Dulcina Calvo can and I cant? Dont say Im not as good as her, Esteban Zaragosa, Im not convinced. Forgive udio Belles at gunpoint, still tall and impregnable. Esteban Zaragosa dropped a few words: Because its just her. In this world, there is only one Dulcina Calvo. udio Belles pulled at his red lips andughed mockingly, Esteban Zaragosa really didnt give her a chance or face, the first time he asked her this question Esteban Zaragosa said she wasnt as good as Dulcina Calvo, nor did she deserve to bepared to Dulcina Calvo, and now the second time he asked her, he The second time he asked her, he still had Dulcina Calvo in his eyes and in his heart, and the scales were tipping directly in Dulcina Calvos favor. It doesntfort me at all, arent you afraid Ill regret it again? udio Belles wouldnt be without a boyfriend right now if he neededfort. udio Belles was speechless at first, then the smile on his lips widened a bit, Esteban Zaragosa, has anyone ever said that you really hurt people when you talk? Esteban Zaragosa ced the divorce papers in the front of the car and handed her the ck signature pen, Sign it and dont make me keep pointing the gun at you. udio Belles holds his pen and pauses for a long moment without putting the pen to paper at the top of the female spine. I heard that your stomach problems have recently returned, why? You have always been very conscientious about your diet. My business is none of your business. udio Belles nodded, okay, irrelevant, even if he signed it now, he didnt think he and Dulcina Calvo would end well, and when Dulcina Calvo, the girl, saw theplex world of Esteban Zaragosa, he was afraid to avoid it. He would like to see to what extent Esteban Zaragosa has fallen in love with Dulcina Calvo. udio Belles signed his name, scribbled his signature and Esteban Zaragosa picked up the gun again. udius Belles scoffed, half coquettishly, half seriously: My mentor would be surprised if he knew you were holding a gun to my head. Esteban Zaragosa picked up the divorce papers, moved away from the side of the car, threw them out and stood by the door and said coldly to udio Belles, Ill send someone to you with the divorce papers. Oh, he wants to separate so badly that he doesnt even want to see her again for the divorce papers! udio Belles, as calm as he was, was still burning with rage and took a bottle of mineral water out of his car and smashed it against the buttocks of Esteban Zaragosas now distant car. Esteban Zaragosa heard the movement, looked at the divorce papers on the passenger seat and curved his thin lips. Against someone like udio Belles, he should have known that the solution would have to be simple and brutal. Dulcina Calvo slept until the wee hours of the morning, when she tossed and turned in her cot and ended up falling out of bed. Esteban Zaragosa had just entered the house with the divorce papers when he heard a knock and frowned slightly as he hurried into the bedroom. Dulcina Calvo, who has had a habit of falling out of bed since she was a child and never got over it, crashed badly, rubbing her forehead and snorting in pain. Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her as she fell to the floor and gently scolded her, How can you roll out of bed being such an adult? Dulcina Calvo rubbed her forehead, That hurts Lets see. Esteban Zaragosa pulled his small hand away, saw her forehead redden and blew gently with his thin lips on the red spot.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Dulcina Calvo drops her withered eyes over the lump in her throat and neck, noticing that she is wearing a leather jacket and shoes on her feet, as if she had stepped out. Why did Esteban Zaragosa run out in the middle of the night with a stomach ache? Did you go out to buy stomach medication? Esteban Zaragosa blew on his forehead while looking at his long eyshes, I just went to see udio Belles. oh. What he went to see udio Belles for. But on second thought, what interest did she have in them seeing each other as a couple at night, and even if she wanted to ask, what right did she have to ask? An oh and its gone? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, her tone unconsciously tinged with some small aggravation, Or else what. Did she have the right to be jealous? The girl in his arms, who was beginning to squirm again, struggled to get into bed, and Esteban Zaragosa pulled her as soon as her back was turned and she fell into his arms. The mans thin lips, rested on the edge of her ear, his breath hot. What do I want with her if I dont ask? what you do as a couple what I ask. They met in the middle of the night and did what they had to do. Esteban Zaragosa had a dark gleam in his eye, Really? Whatever Ive done with her, you dont care?. In her? What right did she have to worry. If you want to go on with her, I wont spoil it for you, tomorrow . no, tonight,e back, Esteban Zaragosa, I wonte to you in the future and you wonte to me again, okay? If he came back to her, she wasnt sure she could contain herself. What if I said that udio Belles and I were divorced, and you wouldnt care? The brain, for about three seconds, was on the spot. Dulcina Calvo turned her head with a shocked look on her face, her watery eyes staring at him, Really? Esteban Zaragosa delivered the two signed divorce papers to Dulcina Calvo: I said that she and I were just a pro forma couple and that I would divorce her, so I will. Dulcina Calvo took a look at that signature: Shes really willing to sign but she was so tough before, howe all of a sudden shes ? Esteban Zaragosa was not about to tell his little girl about the shameless and despicable methods he had used. Big hands, picking up her slender little body, carrying it to the tiny bed, bending down, dropping a soft kiss on her forehead, where she had turned red, Darling, for you, I would give the world. Dulcina Calvo was a little confused, hot kisses already rolling down her ears, and the man asked in a muffled voice, Now, can I sleep with you in my arms? Dulcina Calvo pulled up her small quilt, covered her head and said in a squeaky voice: No, youre a divorcee now, my parents still dont always ept you. You ept me first, and on your parents side, I will arrange things. Dulcina Calvo red at him, Are you so sure?. His parents were very stubborn about it. But Esteban Zaragosa has even managed to put up with someone as difficult as udio Belles, you should trust him. Esteban Zaragosa pushed the little girls head between his arms, brushed his chin against the top of her hair and said, half jokingly, half seriously, If that doesnt work, then Ill have to go tell her. But I have not epted Well Small hands, joined byrge hands with ten fingers, are pressed against the soft pillows. Chapter 448: Fathers and Sons Games, My daddy is long-legged! The next morning, Esteban Zaragosa woke up with a pain in his stomach. He looked down at the girl still sleeping in his arms and cautiously got out of bed and headed for the living room. Just as we got to the lounge, the phone rang and caller ID, Tom Paul. As soon as he answered the phone, Tom Paul sputtered and cursed. Esteban Zaragosa, do you want to die? As your family doctor, I am always thest to know about your condition! When udio told mest night that you had a rpse of your stomach problem, I worried all night and called you and you didnt answer, how can you be so capricious as a patient? Esteban Zaragosa put a hand to his brow bone, a little startled by the shrill voice of Tom Paul, udio Belles, the troublemaker, who was afraid of the world. Mr. Esteban? Are you listening? Tom Paul, its eight oclock in the morning on my end, you know, Ive got the wake-up call. Tom Paul over there, the corners of his mouth twitched, You have a wake-up call, Im afraid of you, but youre in China now and Im in Rome, Im not afraid of you, go back to Rome and show me what you can do! Esteban Zaragosa closed his eyes and rubbed his temples with his long fingers. Tom Paul added: Do you know that six years ago you were a man who had surgery for stomach cancer? I thought you were mature enough to take care of your own life, but when did you be so ignorant? I heard from udio that youre in love, youre not in love because of that damn love, thats why you caused your stomach problem toe back! udio Belles really talks too much. If it werent for udio, I wouldnt have found out until now. Mr. Esteban, you yourself are a doctor, a magnificent one, dont you know that you are really going to die if you take so little care of your body?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa did not want to listen to any more of Tom Pauls sermons and simply hung up the phone. He got up and touched his stomach, then went to the kitchen, poured himself a ss of water and took the medicine. Tom Paul was freaking out on the other end, sending a bunch of messages. You must return to Rome for treatment immediately! Or I will kill The Holy City! Esteban Zaragosa you are dead! Esteban Zaragosa simply ignores the hackneyed messages and leans back on the sofa, thinking about six years ago. Six years ago, Dulcina Calvo had just turned eighteen. By then, he had found her and was trying to enter her life when he discovered she had stomach cancer. He had to keep hiding. When Dulcina Calvo was with Lzaro Morejn three years ago, after he had almost recovered from his stomach ailment, he returned to La Ciudad Santa to see her again and she was already with another man, smiling. He had kept his girl, at the tip of his heart, for ten years, ten years in which he had had only one piece of information to know about her life before officially intervening in it. For example, photos, videos. Now that he had had her so, but so easily, close, how could he give up on this girl so easily. Esteban Zaragosa lies down on the sofa, closes his eyes for a moment, perhaps too tired, and dozes off. When Dulcina Calvo came out of the bedroom, she saw him sleeping on the sofa and ran to him, trying to cover him with a nket, only to wake the man, who took her small hand in his. Did I wake you up? No, I wasnt sleeping well. Esteban Zaragosas heart filled with satisfaction as he held her soft little body. Dulcina Calvos warm little hand, feeling her stomach, asked with concern, Is your stomach still hurting? Is it better to go to the hospital again? Last night, I had scared the hell out of her when she locked herself in the bathroom and hugged the toilet and threw up. Does it scare you? Dulcina Calvo shook her head and said earnestly, Im just concerned about your health. Dulcina Calvo ran to the kitchen to make porridge for Esteban Zaragosa. The man washed up and stood at the kitchen door, looking at her tiny figure, preparing breakfast for her, with all the warmth in the world. When he stepped out onto the balcony, he found his balcony, full of womens clothes hanging. Esteban Zaragosa scanned the building across the street, so close that, without the curtains drawn, it would be easy for someone across the street to peek into his life if he had bad intentions. The mans eyes sunk and his brow furrowed as heid out one of his mens jackets, hanging it on the balcony. ****** La Vi Rouco, breakfast table. Paulita cupped a cherry in her small hand and brought it to Estre Berrocals mouth, Estre. Estre Berrocal opened her mouth, ate and peeled Paulitas eggs when Paulita said with a slight frown, Estre, today we have a father-son sports day, but daddy has to work today! You can ask daddy to join us for the father-son sports day!. Estre Berrocal looked amused at the little girl: No wonder, there must be a reason for the courtship. The teacher said we have to run the baton ry! If Dad doesnt go, how am I going to run by myself? As we speak, Adn Rouco hase down the stairs in a ck suit. Whats all this talk about? The man was wearing his wristwatch as he approached the table. Paulitas brow furrowed when she saw her father dressed as a man: How can he run in that? Hes going toe inst. Adn Rouco froze: Hmm? What running?. Estre Berrocal stroked the little boys head and said, Paulita said that today there was a parent-child activity session in ss, a kind of baton ry race, and the truth is that it wasnt convenient for you to participate dressed like that. Paulita growled and yed pathetic: Star stop, daddy mustnt go, work is much more important than Paulita!. Adn Rouco looked amused at his daughter, the jealousy was so strong that it seemed exactly like that of some little woman. The mans big hand stroked his daughters little head and he picked her up in his arms, Who says Daddys not going? When are you going to run? How about you and Star go first and Daddy wille after the meeting? Then dont bete, Dad! I dont want to takest ce, its too humiliating! Okay, how about a race first for you? Paulita pped her hands and smiled, Yes!. After saying this, the little boy barks a big kiss on Adam Roucos face. Estre Berrocal first took Paulita to the nursery and met udio Belles with his son Angelo Herran. Angelo Herrn frowned slightly and asked condescendingly, Pa Rouco, is your fathering for a run today? Paulita also gave a condescending grunt, lifted her little chin and said, My daddy said hede running for me first!. Angelo Herran growled slightly, Your father is a fast runner, but you sure cant run with your short legs, youre going to slow your father down. Hmph, youre the one with the short legs, Im just not old enough yet, and when I grow up, Im sure Ill be long-legged! Because my dad is the one with the long legs. Angelo Herran said with a proud look on his face, My dad is long-legged too, and when you and your dad, cant run anymore than me and my dad, youre going to be embarrassed! Estre Berrocal and udio Belles watched the two childrens discussions with amusement. udio, why is your son so arrogant? udius Belles looked puzzled: He probably follows his father! But I see that my son, he has something with his daughter. Estre Berrocal froze: Really?. Only when Angelo likes someone does he insist on pissing her off, otherwise he doesnt even care, look at him, he keeps messing with Paulita. Estre Berrocal was about to burst intoughter: Are children like this now? After a few moments, Paulita came running up to me, shouting: Estre! Angelo Herrn is harassing me. Chapter 449: First run for Estrella! Paulita was red-eyed as shey on Estre Berrocalsp, looking at Angelo Herran with a pout. Angelo Herran approached with a handsome little face and stared at the soft white Paulita, still deliberately teasing her, You little crybaby! What a crybaby! Paulita growled loudly and buried her face in Estre Berrocals arms: I dont want to y with you! Estre Berrocal cried andughed, reaching out to pat the little bundles back, Dont cry, dont cry, Brother Angelo likes to tease. Paulita puffed out her little mouth: He doesnt like to make fun of me, its bad!. udio Belles pulled his son and lectured him, Paulita, will Aunt udio help you teach this little viin a lesson?. udio Belles pped him a couple of times on purpose and Angelo Herran cooperated by saying, Mom, I cant believe youre hitting me for an outsider!. udio Belles added to the p: Who told you to intimidate our Paulita, bad boy!. Paulita heard the p and half turned her little face away from Estre Berrocals arms, her eyes round and teary, sucking in her little nose, and stopped crying. Estre Berrocal and udio Belles were sitting by the flowerbed chatting, Paulita ran to the sink to wash her hands, Angelo Herran, a heavy, ran, opened the faucet, wet his hands and spilled them on Paulitas face, Paulita blinked in surprise and reacted by grabbing the water with her little hands and spilling it on her face! Angelo Herrans face!All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Shit! Shorty! Hearing the dwarf, Paulita got even angrier and said with a raised face, Ill grow upter!. But youre a dwarf now, then youll grow bigger and Ill grow bigger than you! Hmph! Shit! When my dades, Im going to tell my dad that you called me a midget! Angelo Herran continued to tease her, Im going to tell my father that you called me a bore when hees too!. Youre supposed to be annoying! You would have been a dwarf too! Estre Berrocal and udio Belles were sitting holding their stomachs andughing together. udio Belles looked at the two children and said, I think my son is really in love with your daughter, I think we could be inws! What if its your sons unrequited love? asked an amused Estre Berrocal. You have to catch up with me, even if youre hopelessly in love. My son is good at everything, but hes a bit straight, how can he be mean to the girl he likes? Ill have to educate him wellter. udio Belles worries that if he doesnt give her some pointers now, hell be in trouble if he always runs away from girls with low emotional intelligence. Estre Berrocal was candid: Angelo is a handsome boy at first sight, he will grow up and will have many girls chasing him, even if he doesnt know how to express his feelings, but this is the age of faces, it doesnt hurt to be handsome and have little emotional intelligence. udio Belles was particrly adamant: I love your Paulita, I must have Paulita as my daughter-inw! Estre Berrocal looked at udio Belles with a serious look on her face and burst outughing: udio, you dont still like being betrothed to something, do you?. If you want, well arrange a marriage for the baby right now! Estre Berrocal said, I would not dare to make a decision, my father loves Paulita and if he does not agree, I will not ept this marriage. udio Belles met Adn Rouco when he came to pick up Estre Berrocal at a school reunion, and indeed the man was a bit overbearing and did not seem easy to get along with. This too was not mentioned again by udio Belles. When the sports day began, Estre Berrocal and udio Belles, with their two children, sat first on the bleachers in the courtyard. It is now a ry race between children and parents from other sses. Paulita asked anxiously, Estre, why isnt daddy here yet? What if daddy iste? Hell, he doesnt want to lose to that nasty Angelo Herran! Estre Berrocal had already called Adn Rouco and stroked the little boys head, reassuring him: Daddy is on his way and will be here soon. As we were talking, a tall, handsome man suddenly came out from under the grandstand and Angelo Herran pointed a small hand at udio Belles and said, Mom, Dad is here!. udius Belles nced over and saw Montrelle Herran slipping through the crowd under the bleachers and waved his arm, Mountainle! This way. When Montrelle Herran climbed the steps and reached this side of the rostrum, udio Belles stood up, took Montrelle Herrans arm and introduced Estre Berrocal with a smile, Montrelle Herran, my husband. Estre Berrocal smiled slightly and nodded to the other man, Estre Berrocal, udios ssmate. Montrelle Herrans eyes just scanned Estre Berrocals face without pausing, nodding her chin in greeting, and then her eyes fell on udio Belles face. Im notte, am I? udio Belles arched his eyebrows cheerfully, Its notte, Angelos ss hasnt left yet. Montrelle Herran apanied udio Belles as he sat down, and Paulitas little mouth curved even more. Estre Berrocal scratched her daughters little mouth with her finger: What is that little mouth that could hang from an oil jug?. Uncle Montrelle is here, why isnt Dad here yet? Angelo Herrn purposely irritated her on the sidelines: Pa Rouco, dont wait until I finish running with my father before you run with yours. udio Belles clutches his forehead and thinks: Son, stop being an asshole and if you do it again, theylle after you. At the foot of the rostrum, the teacher was already shouting from her loudspeaker: Come down and get ready, 4th grade children and parents who are going to participate! Estre Berrocal was also a bit anxious, it was almost time to start and Adn Rouco had not yet arrived. He looked down to see that Adn Rouco hade upstairs wearing a ck tracksuit. Paulita, daddy has arrived! said Estre Berrocal as she cuddled the little girl at her side. Paulita was so excited that she got up and ran to her, falling head first into Adn Roucos arms. Dad! What took you so long to get here? I was so anxious! Paulita pouted and rubbed herself in Adam Roucos arms. Adn Rouco hugged the little boy and said, Traffic is dyed, where is Estre? Paulita gestured with her little hand, Sitting there! Daddy, lets run a first for Estre!. Well, then Paulita has a lot of work to do. Here, Montrelle Herran came down with Angelo Herran, and as they approached Adn Rouco and Paulita, Montrelle Herran and Adn Rouco exchanged nces, as if they were old acquaintances. Estre Berrocal asks curiously: udio, does your husband seem to know my Adam? I have seen them greet each other. udio Belles dismissed it out of hand, How is it possible, President Rouco is the president of the Rouco Group, my husband is a simple programmer, how could he know your husband, I guess they just saw that we know each other and greeted each other? General programmer? Montrelle Herran doesnt look like an ordinary programmer at all. Although Montrelle Herran wears a very ordinary tracksuit, it is difficult to hide the aura of his body. Estre Berrocal was a member of high society, had known many nobles and rarely misjudged people in this respect. But udio had a three-year-old son with Montrelle Herran, so it was logical that she was not unaware of his family background. Chapter 450: The old man gets jealous with fresh meat! The race did not take long to get underway with the first ry of parents and when the whistle blew, Estre Berrocal saw Adn Rouco catch up with Montrelle Herran, leaving the other parents on the track behind and both handed over the baton to their children almost at the same time. On the track, Paulita took the baton and ran forward on short legs to the finish line, her little face full of stubbornness and defiance. Angelo Herran grunted softly as he ran over and looked at Paulita at his side. Is Pa Rouco so eager to run first? Angelo Herran ran first, but caught a glimpse of Paulita behind him and felt ufortable with the situation. If he runs first, the little crybaby will cry again! Angelo Herran shook his head, forget it, lets give him first ce! Mom was right, a man has to give in to a girl. Paulita caught a glimpse of Angelo Herran in front of her and immediately gave chase, and when she reached the finish line, the young woman was delighted. Yes! He finally got past that parasite Angelo Herran! Offstage, the two parents looked on in amazement. Montrelle Herran narrowed her dark eyes, My son seems to like your daughter. Adn Rouco was a bit smug: Yes, my daughter is very attractive. Montrelle Herran grunted lightly, Deuces. When Paulita came running up, she rushed into Adn Roucos arms, Dad, I came first! Im great!All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. The little boy narrowed his big eyes and wrapped his arms around Adam Roucos neck, running around with a little pride in his little red face. Adn Rouco looked down and kissed his daughters face: Our Paulita is the best. As Angelo Herran approached, Montrelle Herran looked sideways at his son and said in a light voice, Next time you lose to ss, will the girl appreciate you letting her get away like that? Angelo Herran: Dad can see that! Montrelle Herran walked up to the bleachers with his long legs and Angelo Herran ran to follow him, Dad, how did you get my mother back in the day? Its been three years since we got married and mom still looks at dad like an adoring, pink-eyed teenager! Hes so good at getting girls! Montrelle Herran looked at her son, Do you want to know? Angelo Herran nods thoughtfully. A deep, calcting look crept into Montrelle Herrans eyes, Dont knock on our bedroom door at night again for a month, and Ill tell you. Angelo Herran: Does Dad really think hes a child who doesnt understand? Every night mom and dad make little brothers behind their backs. If his little brother and sister were toe out in the open, wouldnt he lose their favor? No, now that his little brother and sister havente out yet, he doesnt even have much of a foot in front of his dad, so when they doe out, he wont have to put even more up against the wall! If you dont tell, you dont tell, eh, Ill ask mom! With his handsome face raised, Angelo Herran ran into the stands. Estre Berrocal and udio Belles wiped the two children with tissues as they watched them sweat from running. Adn Rouco also bowed, with slender fingers, pointing to his forehead: Mrs. Rouco, Im sweating too. Estre Berrocal swept his forehead: No need to sweat. Adn Rouco grabbed his little hand directly from the handkerchief he was holding in his hand: Who says youre not sweating. Estre Berrocal had no choice but to clean it. This man, not like Paulita, is so great. Montrelle Herran also approached udio Belles: Honey, Im sweating too. udio Belles: These two men, what a mess. The two families took their two young children and went out to eat together. The first thing the adults do is, of course, ask the children what they would like to eat. Angelo Herran kept quiet and ceded the initiative to Paulita. With a wide-eyed look on her face, Paulita quietly and suddenly leaned into Angelo Herrans ear and whispered, Gee, I want Kentucky Fried Chicken but my daddy wont let me have it, do you want Kentucky Fried Chicken? Angelo Herran frowned slightly, what good is that fast food crap like Kentucky Fried Chicken! However, when the words came out of his mouth, Angelo Herran said to the adults, Mom, Dad, Uncle Adam, Aunt Star, lets go to Kentucky Fried Chicken! I really want to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken. Paulita is secretly happy. Four adults with two young children went to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Find arge table and sit down. Estre Berrocal stayed behind to take care of the two children while the other three adults went to order and serve the food. With a yful smile, Estre Berrocal said, Paulita, it was actually you who told Brother Angelo you wanted Kentucky Fried Chicken, wasnt it? Angelo Herran wants to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken too! asked Paulita to Angelo Herran, who was sitting across from her, with a little pout. Angelo Herran turned his little face away haughtily, Who likes Kentucky Fried Chicken? Estre Berrocal looks at the two children, with affection, and rejoices in her heart. By the time the other three adults brought the food, there was a table full of hamburgers and wings and spicy chicken thighs, mashed potatoes, ice cream, all the kids favorites. After all, Kentucky Fried Chicken is fast food thats kind of good and anyone would want to eat it. Paulita asked for ketchup and Estre Berrocal opened a ketchup packet and gave it to the little boy, who looked adorable as he nibbled on his fries and smeared the red ketchup in his mouth. Angelo Herrn began to mock her again, Hahahahahahahahahahaha Pa Rouco you look in the mirror fast!. Paulita frowned a little and nced at the interface of Adn Roucos cell phone on the table, smeared with ketchup, the little girl became anxious, Star, mouth . clean it up! Estre Berrocal wiped the little boy with a wet wipe and he stuck out his tongue to lick the ketchup from his mouth. Estre Berrocal had just wiped Paulitas mouth when Angelo Herrn suddenly squeezed some tomato sauce into his hand and smeared it on Paulitas white face. Hahahahahahahaha youre back to being Dirty Pa Rouco! Paulita growled, No more ying games with you! After the two kids had a good fight and a good meal, they went to the slide inside Kentucky Fried Chicken to y. There are no afternoon sses for the children and the morning is over after the sports day. In the afternoon, we passed the entrance to the University of the Holy City and had nothing to do, and it was Estre Berrocals alma mater, so the four of us adults took the two children for a walk inside the university. Inside the university, the smell of early summer is especially strong, with the shade of the green trees lining the campus and the sound of the ball and cheersing from the basketball court next door. It is a womans nature to like to look at handsome men, especially those who y basketball. Estre Berrocal and udio Belles with Paulita, three girls, with their hands on the barbed wire fence of the basketball court, looking through it at the handsome men ying on the basketball court. Paulita: Wow! Star! Look how handsome that big brother is. Estre Berrocal: udio, do you think the boy who scored looks like the former schoolboy from our school? udio Belles: Holy cow, he really looks it! So handsome! Behind them stood tworge men and a small one, who looked at them with an expression of astonishment. Angelo Herran took a curious look at the men on the basketball court and said, Dad, Uncle Adam, I dont think those men are as handsome as the three of us! Montrelle Herran looked at the excited woman gathered around the basketball court with a twinkle in her eye, Your mothers nymphomania is back and needs to be cured. Adn Roucos cold face: These on the basketball court, terrible ball skills and ugly posture. Montrelle Herran: Okay. Chapter 451: Becoming a little fan of her own husband in seconds! Just as the two young women were lying on their backs on the wire fence, watching the handsome young men on the basketball court with great interest, the two young men approached from behind. Adn Rouco swept a nce at the ibustible Estre Berrocal and then looked disparagingly at the basketball guy: Is he that handsome?. Estre Berrocal didnt feel the slightest change in Adn Roucos mood, as she was focused on the boy with the number 10 bib on the court, when the number 10 came up with a dunk and Estre Berrocal cheered excitedly. How handsome, #10 looks very handsome getting wet! Estre Berrocalpletely ignored Adn Rouco, who was standing next to her, and udio Belles, who was especially excited to take out his cell phone and take a picture of the boys on the basketball court. Adn Roucos handsome face darkens: Naturally, Montrelle Herrans face was no better. Montrelle Herran saw this posture and took Adn Roucos chin. All Angelo Herrn could see was that Dad and Uncle Adam had entered the basketball court in a murderous mood. Angelo Herrn pulled Paulita, who was staring at him, Pa Rouco, it looks like my father and yours are going to fight them! There are five of them! There are only two of us, are we going to help?. Paulita frowned slightly and looked at her father and Tio Montrelle, asking curiously, What are you two fighting about? Angelo Herran gave her a nk stare, Stupid! Look at those two nymphomaniac moms next to us! It must be our father whos jealous. Paulita said with a simple, innocent pout, But its not right to hit people. Estre Berrocal and udio Belles naturally saw that their husbands had entered the field and saw Adn Rouco and Montrelle Herran nodding after a few words of negotiation between them. Estre Berrocal and udio Belles look at each other, unsure. What are they up to? Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, Youre not two 30-somethings who want to y ball with this group of college kids, are you? udio Belles is also in the wind And no wonder they did. Adn Rouco and Montrelle Herran actually yed one-on-one with the university students. Shortly after, outside the stadium, Estre Berrocal shouted, Come on husband!. The next second, Adn Rouco scored. Paulita pped her hands and red at Angelo Herrn: Hmph, my dad is not trying to fight, my dad is ying ball with someone!. Angelo Herran: Paulitas milky voice shouted, Come on daddy! Daddy is very handsome. udio Belles, who was a bit embarrassed to hear Estre Berrocals shout, couldnt help but jump after Montrelle Herrans three-pointer: Come on Montrelle! Angelo Herran took one look at the three mboyant women who became fan girls in seconds and brushed his little mouth, grabbed his little arms and made an indifferent face, he wasnt going to scream, it was too humiliating, cheerleaders and all that were particrly dumb. On the track, two old men in their thirties did not look less attractive than college students, but, on the contrary, seemed more attractive because of their experience and age. His posture has not been molded by years of sitting in an office, and he ys with an athletic, quick posture, a far cry from his usual image of a well-dressed businessman in a full suit and leather shoes. Estre Berrocals eyes were pink, she used to think that Adn Rouco looked better in a shirt and suit, but now she thought that the man also looked good in sportswear, which made him look more energetic than usual and gave him a much younger look. udio Belles, on the other hand, has never seen that side of her husband, who is a man of few words. Although married for three years and with children, udio Belles rtionship with Montrelle Herran is not as solid as that of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal. udio Bellesughed and said, I thought President Rouco had average stamina from sitting in an office all year, but it turns out hes a good ball yer. Average physical strength? Estre Berrocals ears blushed and she silently denied in her mind. Before she wasnt sure of Adn Roucos athletic ability, but in bed hes not the average You keep saying that, didnt you say your husband was a programmer? Normally programmers dont get much exercise even if they are on theputer every day, I see that Mr. Montrelle has quite developed motor cells. I didnt expect it either, I havent even seen him y. Estre Berrocal thought no, that she and Adn Rouco had a three-year-old Paulita, but that they had not married as early as Montrelle Herran and udio Belles. Youve been married for three years and you havent even seen him? udio Belles shakes his head: Its a long story, although Montrelle and I have been married for three years, this marriage, at first, was a dogfight. I was single and pregnant, and it was a 419. Estre Berrocals watery eyes widened, because one night? I thought his affair with Adn Rouco was doggy enough, but I didnt expect udio Belles affair with Montrelle Herran to be even more straightforward. A simple one-night stand!Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Angelo Herran asks, Mom, what is 419? udio Belles froze and, after a half-hearted pause, finally stroked Angelo Herrans little head: Its nothing, youll understand when you grow up. She didnt want to tell her son now that he was the seed of his fathers one-night stand with her. And after that? continued Estre Berrocal curiously. Because of the belly, we blinked rapidly, but I actually had very little contact with him for the first year or two, and it was only after we had the baby that we started having more contact. So thats it, no wonder udio got married so early. As we speak, the game is over on the basketball court. Two men, with upright bodies, havee this way. Paulita ran happily and hugged the long legs of Adn Rouco: How handsome you are, daddy!. Adn Rouco bends down, takes his daughter in his arms and walks with long legs towards Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal had already taken the handkerchiefs out of her purse and smiled with arched eyebrows: Honey, wipe your sweat. Adn Rouco looked at her with a deep, soft and gentle gaze, lowering his head slightly to amodate her movements, Estre Berrocal wiped her sweat as she asked adoringly, When have you ever yed so well, I didnt know. I havent yed for many years, my hands are already raw, I used to y a lot when I was studying. If your hands are this raw now, didnt you charm a lot of young girls when you were a student? Adn Roucoughs lightly. The university students also left the court, clutching basketballs and looking admiringly at Adn Rouco and Montrelle Herran. Two older brothers, their ball skills are really good, we lost willingly, you can add a WhatsApp, we would like to ask for advice. Adn Rouco and Montrelle Herran are not bad people to talk to, even if they are exaggerators, and they just add a WhatsApp, which basically puts the corpse, so they add it. When they finished adding WhatsApp, the four adults, with the two little ones, went back to the kiosk to buy water. Adn Rouco and Montrelle Herran had just finished ying and were a little thirsty. After buying a few bottles of mineral water, Paulita mored for a lollipop and bought another handful of lollipops. After a stroll through the University Holy City, return to your homes. At the end of the day, Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom after his shower and sat on the edge of the bed with a little weight on his shoulders and a sigh of relief. Estre Berrocal ran up behind him, wrapped her little arms around his waist from behind, poked her little face out and asked, Tired of ying ball? A little bit, its been a while since Ive yed like that. Then you keep working hard. Estre Berrocal knelt on the bed and reached out to give his shoulders a squeeze. Does Ms. Rouco need to check herself for being a nymphomaniac with a bunch of little kids? Estre Berrocal: Well he is jealous. I was just looking then, not that I like them. Chapter 452: Reward to Mr. Adam Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow at herment. Cant you just look at it? You still want to like it? No window. Are they as handsome as I am? Estre Berrocal fawned over him, hugging his neck from behind, her soft little face pressed against his handsome face, her big eyes narrowed as she said, No, Mr. Adam is the handsomest.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco hummed lightly, as if satisfied, and patted the back of her hand with his big hand: Keep squeezing, its quite professional. Estre Berrocal: Estre Berrocal, while squeezing, remembered what udio Belles had said today and mentioned, By the way, udio has a special affection for Paulita and today he proposed a doll marriage to me, wanting Paulita to be his daughter-inw. Adn Rouco frowned slightly: At what age are there still baby marriages?. Estre Berrocalughed out loud at his critical look, grabbing the mans handsome face with both hands and squeezing it: Dont make that disgusted face, that Angelo boy is quite nice, maybe our Paulita likes him too. Maybe he likes her too. If not, they will spend two days ying together. Adn Roucos heart was a little torn; the daughter he had raised for so long, saying she liked other boys. Estre Berrocals smile was entuated by the fact that her frown could have killed a mosquito: It looks like youre afraid theyll take Paulita away from you. In fact, Adn Rouco cares more about his daughter than the average father, not that other fathers dont love their daughters, but because Paulita has been raised by Adn Rouco since she was born, Adn Rouco, the dad, is naturally more affectionate with Paulita. Paulita is too young to talk about it now. I was joking about it, and udio was casually chatting about it. Who Paulita likes and who she wants to marry in the future will definitely have to be Paulitas own wish. Adn Rouco stared at her smooth, white face and touched her belly with his big hand. Ill have to keep an eye on Paulita when she marries someone, if shes not of good character, Ill never ept her marrying him. Estre Berrocal scoffed, Your future son-inw should be afraid of you, you are so strict, if you scare him away, no one will dare to marry our Paulita. Wouldnt it be better if no one dared to marry and stay with us on their knees to be happy? Estre Berrocal gave him a nk stare and muttered, Then Im sure Paulita hates you. Estre Berrocal crawled into bed and curled up in the sheets to sleep, when the man behind her suddenly hugged her from behind, his hot breath spraying the back of her neck and his voice muffled, Mrs. Rouco, Mr. Adn won first ce in the race today and won the ball, shall we reward him? Estre Berrocal reddened her ears, why is this man so childish now! Adam Roucos eyes darkened as he stared at his red, droopy ears, What are you shy about? does not want to reward you. Why? the man frowned slightly. Estre Berrocal felt too much heat from the look behind her and really didnt want to respond, getting under the sheets, only to have the man get in too. You think your man isnt cool enough? Then I have to do something to make you think Im cool um. Spitting blood. If there was a hole in the ground, Id want to crawl into it right now. The next morning, at the breakfast table, Paulita bit into a bear cookie and ate it with crumbs all over her little mouth. Adn Rouco suddenly remembered what Estre Berrocal had said the night before, so he looked at his daughter and called her suddenly in a very serious voice: Paulita. Hmm? Paulita was distracted, with only food in her eyes. Do you like ying with Angelo Herrn? asked Adn Rouco. Paulita frowned slightly, took a sip of milk and pouted, I dont like ying with nasty people. Yes. Adam Roucos heart rejoiced, and the corners of his lips curled up, for he was still the one his daughter loved most in her heart. But the next moment, Paulita said with wide eyes, Daddy, I like to y with my brother Rayman Matas in the senior ss, daddy I want to jump into the senior ss, can I? Adn Rouco feels 10, 000 tons of damage. Finally, he switched to a cold tone, Study hard, what are you going to y for. Estre Berrocal: Paulita growled, If you dont want to y, you dont want to y, youre being mean again. Adam Rouco looked down at his melon clutching the bear cookie he was still happily eating, growing increasingly irritated and wrinkling his nose slightly. What a cookie to have for breakfast in the morning. Estre Berrocal: Paulita extended her little hands: Estre, look how unreasonable daddy is. Estre Berrocal: Its your father who is jealous! On the other side, the smell of rice porridge is strong in the small apartment rented by Dulcina Calvo. As soon as he woke up and thought of Esteban Zaragosas weak stomach, he went to prepare millet porridge. The rice pudding is almost ready and Dulcina Calvo is about to go into her room to get Esteban Zaragosa up when the phone rings. It was Dad calling. The idea that she was with Esteban Zaragosa at that moment made her inexplicably vain for a moment. There was a seconds hesitation before he replied, Hi, Dad. Dulcina, your mother and I wanted toe and see you, its Saturday, youre not working today, right? Ah? Dulcina Calvo was surprised, Thats right, Dad, Im, Im fine, you and Mom dont have to travel, Ill be home next week! Wow, your mother and I miss you, youve been studying in The Holy City for a long time, and until you go to work, we rarelye to The Holy City to see you but for once, were almost there, and your mother and I have brought you your favorite carne adobada. Dulcina Calvo was thinking about how to say no when her head hit the floor, Huh? Youre on your way already? Yes, were almost at the door of your block, thats the address you told usst time, isnt it? Dulcina Calvo was very scared, her parents were already at the entrance of the block and would be upstairs soon, she hung up the phone and rushed to the bedroom to pull Esteban Zaragosa. My parents areing soon! You have to hide! When Dulcina Calvo saw that he didnt look well, she sped her hands together and looked at him with pleading eyes: Please, please! Its not that I dont want to talk to my parents, its that they simply cant ept you now, and Ill take my time so theyll ept youter when I have time! Esteban Zaragosa is tucked in the dressing room by Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo said apologetically as she closed the closet door, Father! Ill be sure to find a way to let you goter. Ding-dong, ding-dong- At this point, the doorbell rang. Dulcina Calvo quickly closed the closet door, ran to the entrance, found Esteban Zaragosas shoes still there, and immediately put his shoes in the shoe closet before opening the door. Dad, Mom, what are you doing here all of a sudden? Next time youe, so I can be prepared! Mother Dulcina was carrying a pile of groceries and came in, Child, today is Saturday, your father and I havee by car to see you, what to do beforehand to prepare and bring you some food, to prevent you from eating take-out every day, which is not good for your health. do you have slippers? Dont change your shoes, you dont have extra sneakers. When Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina entered the house, Mother Dulcina took the dishes to the kitchen first and then went to the bathroom to wash her hands. When she did, she found two toothbrushes in the sink, one pink and one blue, and the mens razor. Mother Dulcina frowned slightly, was this girl really joking? Does she usually bring the men in for a sleepover? Chapter 453: There’s a man hiding in the house Dulcina Calvo! Mom, whats wrong? As soon as Dulcina Calvo ran over, she saw Mother Dulcina with a razor in her hand. Shit, die die die die! Who uses this razor? Mother Dulcina was suspicious. Dulcina Calvo froze for a second, smiled, picked up the knife and said, Mom, this knife is mine!. What are you doing with a razor? You have a beard, huh? Dulcina Calvo blushed slightly, You dont understand, Mom, you have to wear sleeveless clothes and so on when its hot, you have to take care of your armpits. Mother Dulcina believed him, shyly, then looked at the blue toothbrush with poison on it and asked, Are you in the habit of using two toothbrushes by yourself? This is the toothbrush Estre used the other day when she spent the night at my house, and I forgot to put it away. Star? Which one is it? Mother Dulcina didnt really remember this person. Dulcina Calvo dragged her mother into the living room as she made conversation, Shes just my high school ssmate, you forget, I would call you and tell you about her, she was the one who had a rich family and bought me food. Oh, you mean Star Yes, yes, yes, yes, Estre Berrocal! Its her! Mother Dulcina frowned, Why did hee to sleep with you? Hey, its hard to tell, she got married, had a little argument with her husband and came to spend the night at my house. At that moment, Estre Berrocal, who was at La Vi Rouco, sneezed who was cursing her. After sessfully diverting Mother Dulcinas attention, he educated Dulcina Calvo: Dont interfere when people are fighting, when they reconcile, youll be in bad shape. Im not involved, mom and dad, have you had breakfast yet? Eaten. Hey? Your high school ssmate is your age, howe shes married and youre still a halfling? Ma Dulcina Calvo felt her head spinning. Papa Dulcina motioned to Mother Dulcina to stop talking, Come on, youe to see the children early in the morning, either to preach or to urge marriage, Dulcina, your house smells good to me, what have you cooked? Papa Dulcina managed to change the subject and Dulcina Calvo took over: Ive made millet porridge, Papa, would you like a bowl? Yeah, I happen to be hungry from all that driving. Dulcina Calvo came out with a bowl of porridge, and when she looked, Mother Dulcina was no longer in the living room, her eyes twitching, Papa, where is my mother? Your mother said to go to your bedroom and pack your clothes. You eat first, Dad. Dulcina Calvo drops her bowl of porridge and rushes into the bedroom in a frenzy. Mother Dulcina was picking up the clothes that had been thrown in a pile on the bed with her back to the closet, luckily there were no clothes of Esteban Zaragosa in the pile or it would have been embarrassing! She nced sheepishly at the closet and hurried over, dragging Mother Dulcina with her, Mother, dont pack, youvee for a long time, Ill take you and my father to look around, what a waste of time youre wasting packing here!. Why go out to y, look at your house, how messy it is, how old you are, all day long youre messy, you dont know how to pick up anything, what are you going to do when you get married in the future, if your inws dont like you, its only fair, look at all those clothes you have in a ball, are you still a child?. Mom, there, there, look how fresh this house is right away once you tidy it up, its still my mom who looks great. Mother Dulcina red at her, We havent finished yet, you still have to clean this house a little, why dont you and your father go outter, Ill clean the house and make dinner, well eat when you and your fathere back, almost. Your father and I just came to see you, we wont stay long, well go home this afternoon so you dont say we bothered you. Mom, for once you and my father are here, how can I let you cook, Ill take you out to eat! In short, as you can not leave the old mother in this room, otherwise she nced slightly out of the corner of her eye at that closet, her heart was beating much faster. She had given birth to Dulcina Calvo, and if something was wrong with her daughter, her father might not feel it, but she, as a mother, would. From the moment she entered this house in the morning, something was wrong with Dulcina Calvo. What are you looking at? Mother Dulcina takes the folded, clean clothes to the closet and reaches out to open the door. Dulcina Calvos eyes widen as she Mom, can you put this dress in here! I have too many clothes in my closet and Im going to wear it tomorrow, so dont put it in there, Ill have to go through my closet again! Dulcina Calvo took Mother Dulcinas hand in front of the cab as soon as she could. Anyway, Im fine, Ill keep packing your closet, you just wear so many sets of clothes every day, where do you get so many clothes from? It must be because you dont know how to pack things and you dont make enough room. With that, she pushed Dulcina Calvo aside to open the cab, when Dulcina Calvo ran to lock it again,ughing and on the verge of tears, Mom, its really not necessary. What the hell is wrong with you today girl? Go away, go away, dont stand here in the way. Mother Dulcina stubbornly opens the closet door Mom! Dulcina Calvos breath caught. Mother Dulcinas eyes froze for a few seconds as she opened her closet, searched through her messy pile of clothes and spat, Dulcina Calvo, you have a messy pile of clothes! No wonder you wont let me open the closet,e see for yourself, shame on you. ? No Esteban Zaragosa? Dulcina Calvo looks out and sees nothing but a mess of clothes in the closet. Where has Esteban Zaragosa gone? Esteban Zaragosa had no chance to escape when everyone was in the room. Its not possible that I went to the bathroom closet before Mother Dulcina came in! Dulcina Calvo saw Mother Dulcina tidying up and slipped into the bathroom. As soon as she opened the closet door, saw the man in there and almost screamed in astonishment, Dulcina Calvo covered her mouth with her backhand, her little face full of tension. Esteban Zaragosa lowered his voice and asked, How long are you going to let me hide? Very, very soon, just bear with me a little longer and I will find a way to get my parents out immediately. Mother Dulcina took some of Dulcina Calvos worn-out clothes out onto the balcony to wash them, when she saw a mans coat hanging on the balcony. So, do men really live in this house? Soon after, Mother Dulcina finished tidying up the living room and said to Dulcina Calvo The house is done, theundry is done for you, and suddenly I remembered that there is something else to do at home, Papa Dulcina, lets go back. Dad Dulcina was stunned: Huh? Youre going home now? You dont have dinner with your daughter anymore?.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Dont eat,e back another time. Dulcina Calvo exhaled quietly in her heart, it was great that Mom and Dad were finally leaving. As soon as Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina left, Dulcina Calvo immediately ran to the bathroom and called Esteban Zaragosa. It scared the hell out of me, my parents were horrible. At the door, Papa Dulcina saw Mother Dulcina standing motionless and frowned slightly, What are you doing? Mother Dulcina had just picked up the key that was kept in the foyer directly as she walked away from him. You, why did you take Dulcinas keys, if Dulcina shouldnt find them? What do you know? Mother Dulcina used the key right away and opened the door In the living room, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo heard the door open and both looked toward the entrance at the same time. Chapter 454: His weight on her heart Dulcina Calvo! How dare you stay with this bastard! Mother Dulcina rushed in furiously, and in an instant the blood rushed to her head, she went through the house for half a day without finding a tool, ran to the kitchen and picked up a broom and held it back and used it as a stick to beat Dulcina Calvo. I will make you disobey! I will make you not remember. Dulcina Calvo winced in pain and was shielded by Esteban Zaragosa directly in her arms. The broomstick falls hard on Esteban Zaragosas back! Mother Dulcina cried out, Get out of my way! Its none of your business if I educate my own daughter. Esteban Zaragosa hugged the girl tightly, with no intention of letting go, and told her firmly, Aunt, this is all my fault, Im the one who upset Dulcina and I had nothing to do with her. I wont let you open it, you will! Okay, fine, fine! Ill even beat you up! The broomstick was made of stic, and because Mother Dulcina was moving so forcefully, it broke quickly. Mother Dulcina was not the least bit relieved and went to the balcony to grab the clothesline, which was made of metal tubing, and the pain of her fall on her body was evident. Dulcina Calvo visibly felt the man holding her, and her body shuddered. Dulcina Calvos eyes were red and shining as she begged for mercy: Mom, please dont hit him! Its my fault, its all my fault. She tried to break Esteban Zaragosas embrace, not wanting to be beaten for her, but Esteban Zaragosa held her so tightly that she couldnt break free and had to beg Mother Dulcina to stop hitting her. Mom dont hit him please I know its wrong! Papa Dulcina couldnt take it any longer and pulled her several times, but in the end he had no choice but to snatch the clothesline out of her hand and throw it aside: Okay, enough! You cant solve the problem by hitting the child! Why dont we sit down and talk about it? Mother Dulcina growled, exasperated, Sit down and talk about it? Do you see that they listen to you? Do you see that your daughter is changing? Esteban Zaragosa reached up to wipe the tears from Dulcina Calvos face and asked in a muffled voice, It didnt hurt, did it? Dulcina Calvo, choking with sobs, shook her head violently and reached out a small hand to touch his back, And you, does it hurt? Mother Dulcina gave them a stern look and, unable to bear their boredom, sat down at the table and spoke coldly, Dulcina Calvo, today Im going to put it here. It is better to have a rtionship with someone, even if he is a bum, than with a married person. Falling in love with a married man is not a rtionship, it is a moral turpitude and an insult to the family! Mom Esteban Zaragosa Esteban Zaragosa is divorced. Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcinas eyes sparkled and Mother Dulcina turned her head to look at Dulcina Calvo: What did you say?. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his lips and said quietly, Uncle, aunt, udio Belles and I are married bymon consent in our own right, there is no substantive rtionship between us, and now that I am divorced from udio Belles and have regained my freedom, I believe I have the right to be with Dulcina. Mother Dulcina scoffed: Oh, Dulcina Calvo, you believe such things, today this man may divorce his wife for you, tomorrow he may leave you for another woman! You are alone. Mom Dulcina Calvo wiped away her tears, Why do you have to make me? Am I forcing you? Its you who are forcing me! What will the neighbors say about you if you stay with such a man? Of course you dont care, but your father and I do, and theyll say that your wickedness was cultivated by your father and me! Dulcina Calvo, if you even think of us, you ought to know whether you ought to be with that man or not! Mother Dulcina gave Dulcina Calvo a stern look and said to her elderlypanion, Papa Dulcina,e on!. When Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina left, Dulcina Calvo was taken to sit on the sofa by Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo sat on the sofa and continued to wipe tears from her eyes with the back of her hand. Esteban Zaragosa knelt down in front of her, his dark eyes looking deep into her, and asked, Do you regret being with me now? Dulcina Calvo shook her head and snorted, How ungrateful I am, my parents hate people with bad manners, but I have be one of those people . I know you are married but still I cant help but want to be with you, I dont know what to do, it seems my parents really cant ept you Esteban Zaragosa lifted her hand, wiped the tears from her small face and said softly, Well face it together, and as long as you dont back out, your parents will surely ept us someday. Besides, now that udio Belles and I are divorced, its not like werecking in morals now. Moreover, her marriage to udio Belles was a mere pseudo-marriage by agreement, unknown to outsiders, but known to him. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, still shaking her head, You dont understand, my parents would never approve of me being with a man who married and divorced not to mention that in their eyes, us being together is stealing the sun, its not right. Even less will they understand that your marriage is just an empty shell marriage, they will not understand, in their minds, it doesnt matter why you got married, as long as you have that marriage certificate, you are a family man With a family, you shouldnt have any inappropriate interactions with women outside. Honey, if your parents never agreed to us being together, what would you choose? Esteban Zaragosa suddenly drops a bombshell, hes not trying to embarrass her, hes just being selfish and wants to weigh her position and weight in his mind.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Dulcina Calvos head shook even more, I dont know. I dont know what to do. Dulcina Calvo never thought she would get such a doggone election. To be loved or to be loved, why choose, she wants both. What if you have to choose? Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes were slightly downcast as he looked down at his small, white, tangled hands with a dark gleam in his eyes. Dulcina Calvo stifled a sob and looked at him with eyes as red as a bunny rabbit, biting her white lips and her little hand seemed to slowly move away from his palm Esteban Zaragosa was slightly stunned, let go of Dulcina Calvos hand before she let go of his, stood up, turned his back to her and spoke hurriedly, You dont need to rush to give me an answer now, I think at this point you need to calm down. These days, Dulcina Calvo goes to work, leaves work, eats and sleeps mechanically. Esteban Zaragosa no longeres to her small apartment, as if he had automatically retired, and Dulcina Calvo tries to get in touch with him but does not know how, only ncing from time to time at the mans jacket on the balcony. She was almost asleep when she received a call from home. She was unhappy with her family, had been for some time, but answered the phone anyway. Its dad. Dulcina, your mother is sick in the hospital! You shoulde back soon. Chapter 455: Was he angry with her? Dulcina Calvo returned overnight to Ciudad de Ronda, her heart pounding in her throat from the nervousness of the journey. Moms heart has never been right, plus she has high blood pressure, and Dulcina Calvo isnt sure if its because shes been so angry with her in thest few days, as emotions can trigger heart disease and high blood pressure. She would feel guilty if actually being with Esteban Zaragosa had put her mother in the hospital out of anger. It took more than two hours on a long overnight bus ride to reach the City of Ronda. As soon as Dulcina Calvo arrived in town, she called her father: Dad, are you and Mom at the hospital or are you at home? There, lying on the bed, Mother Dulcina, hurriedly winked at Papa Dulcina, who then, turning to Dulcina Calvo, said, Oh Dulcina, go home, were all home and your mother is back from the hospital. Huh? Are you sure youre ready to be discharged? Dont you need to stay in the hospital for a few more days for observation? The doctor has said that your illness is due to your emotional turmoil and that you need to recover, so there is no point in you staying in the hospital. Where are you now, do you want me to pick you up? No, no need, Im almost home. Indeed, it was she who broke her mothers heart. Dulcina Calvo is depressed and mes herself for her mothers illness, even though she did not mean to. Upon arriving home, Dulcina Calvo put on her slippers and went to the bedroom to see her mother. Mom, how are you? Mother Dulcina rubbed her head with one hand as she sighed in pain, Oh, my head hurts, Dulcina, Im not asking for anything, can you listen to your parents in the future? Dulcina Calvos eyes reddened slightly at these words, Mom! What are you talking about, are you going to live long?. The doctor has said that with my illness I cannot be stimted any further, and that any further stimtion would have unthinkable consequences Dulcina Calvo nodded vigorously and bit her lip as she said, Mom, Ill never make you mad again. So you promise me you wont go out with Esteban Zaragosa? Mother Dulcinas eyes lit up. Dulcina Calvo gagged and hesitated for a long time before mustering the courage to say, Mom, lets not talk about this, lets talk while you recover. He had thought it through; he couldnt upset his mother, but he also didnt want to give up Esteban Zaragosa so easily because of it. Esteban Zaragosa was serious about his feelings, she could feel it, and wouldnt she be doing Esteban Zaragosa a disservice if she had to separate from him just because her parents didnt approve? Oops I have a headache again. Mother Dulcina waved her hand and pushed Dulcina Calvo, whose expression became painful again. Dulcina Calvo didnt know what to do and looked anxiously at Papa Dulcina: Papa, what about this, do we have to take Mama to the hospital now?. Papa Dulcina was not anxious at all, the woman was very good at acting, it was true thattely her blood pressure had risen a little, but not so much that it gave her a headache, Papa Dulcina saw Dulcina Calvo in a mess, he waved his hand and said: Dulcina, go wash up, Ill take care of your mother, your mother, nothing serious. Dont worry, itste and youve had a long trip, youre tired. Mother Dulcina gave her oldpanion a dirty look, and Papa Dulcina didnt even cooperate with her. If Papa Dulcina had cooperated in this matter, the girl and the bastard would have killed him! After Dulcina Calvo hesitantly left the bedroom, Mother Dulcina began to moan. Papa Dulcina, I say whats wrong with you, in this matter I find that we dont agree in our attitudes.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Papa Dulcina stared at her: Youve noticed that we dont see eye to eye. I dont approve of Dulcina being with Esteban Zaragosa, but I also dont approve of you ying sick and deceiving the girl, using your filial piety andpassion to make it difficult for her to behave both ways. If I didnt push her, you saw, as soon as she returned to La Ciudad Santa, as soon as she was out of our sight, she took the man home to live with her, I think she was enchanted with this Esteban. No howe she broke up with that Lazaro Morejon boy and got a fake Lazaro Morejon to fool us after all, this girl, no wonder. Papa Dulcina advised: Doesnt Esteban Zaragosa say hes divorced now? At least, its not exactly sneaky for Dulcina to contact him now. If Dulcina really wants to talk to Esteban Zaragosa Before Papa Dulcina could finish her sentence, she was interrupted by Mother Dulcina: This Esteban Zaragosa, even if hes divorced, hes a divorced man, how can Dulcina be with him? Father Dulcina, I tell you, I dont care how good this Esteban Zaragosa is, in my case, hes a divorced and irresponsible father of a family! I wont give him Dulcina even if I die. Papa Dulcina frowned, You are dying every day and you want to break the rtionship with your girl, I dont think you can do it, if she really wants to be with that guy, what can you do, do you still have topromise in the end? I will neverpromise on this matter, I will give a solution, Dulcina cannot marry anyone but that man! As Dulcina Calvo showered and dried her hair, she sat on the nket next to the bed, staring at her cell phone, which suddenly rang. It was Esteban Zaragosas number. Although he had deleted his cell phone number from his address book thest time, he remembered his number and it looked familiar. Just as I was about to pack up, there was a knock on the bedroom door, Sweetie, Daddy has warmed up a ss of milk for you, why dont you drink it before you go to bed. Dulcina Calvo hurriedly cut off the call and put the phone back on the bed. Good. If Dad overhears her talking to Esteban Zaragosa on the phone, another family battle will break out! Dulcina Calvo finished her milk, went to brush her teeth, got into bed and curled up under the covers staring at the missed call, hesitating a long time before calling. But the other side, has turned off the phone Dulcina Calvo bites her lip, a bit discouraged. Was it anger? Its not like I didnt answer the phone on purpose. It was clearly time for bed, but Dulcina Calvo couldnt sleep. Dazed and confused the next morning, the first thing she did when she woke up was to check her phone for missed calls and such, but disappointingly, Esteban Zaragosa had not called or texted her again, apart from a few text messages from the help desk. It seems that is really angry. Dulcina Calvo took two days off work to visit her mother, and when she saw that she was almost recovered, she returned to work at La Ciudad Santa. Mother Dulcina also made a point of saying, Im going to stay with you for a few days, it will be easier to take care of you, youll have a hot meal as soon as youe home from work, and you wont even have to doundry while Im there, so you can work quietly every day. Come on, Ive put everything away. Mom youre not well, how are you going to go to The Holy City to take care of me? If you want to take care of her, she should be the one to take care of her mother. Im in good health and the doctor told me I could live to be a hundred if I dont get angry. Mother Dulcina ignored Dulcina Calvo and simply said to Papa Dulcina: Papa Dulcina, what are you waiting for, take me and my daughter to the bus station. Take care of yourself at home for the time being. Dulcina Calvo: Is Mom going to The Holy City to spy on her? Chapter 456: Couples who feel fetal movements After returning to the Holy City, Dulcina Calvo had no contact with Esteban Zaragosa for several days. Dulcina Calvo is watched by Mother Dulcina all day long, even when she looks at her cell phone, Mother Dulcina wille over and look at it, seemingly unintentionally, but Dulcina Calvo has the distinct feeling that her mother is watching her so that she has no contact with Esteban Zaragosa. She had no opportunity to contact Esteban Zaragosa, who also seemed to have a tacit agreement not to contact her, and as time went by, Dulcina Calvo felt increasingly insecure and even imagined that Esteban Zaragosa was going to break up with her. She even thought that Esteban Zaragosa was going to break up with her. On Friday night, Dulcina Calvo returned from a long day in the hospital and Mother Dulcina cooked a sizzling meal. Wash your hands,e eat, then Ill tell you something. Mom, whats wrong, why are you so happy? Well talk about itter at dinner, at dinner. During the meal, Mother Dulcina kept ribbing Dulcina Calvo: Eat more, you workte every day, youre losing weight, you dont look good. She was thin, but her face was still baby-faced, where was the thinness in her face, Mom, what exactly do you want to talk to me about? In thest few days, Ive been to the park to dance, and Ive met some good friends, one of whom, his son just returned from overseas, a returnee, and coincidentally, like you, a doctor! Hes five years older than you, and his mother says hes a good caregiver. Dulcina Calvos face fell when she heard it: Mom, why are you looking for a blind date for me again? The fragrant food in front of me suddenly didnt taste so good. Just to meet up, like a normal friend, not that you have to meet up. Ive already promised someone, so you should go out tomorrow Saturday and not stay home watching TV. Dulcina Calvo put down her bowl and frowned, Mom, I dont want to go. Besides, she has a boyfriend and Esteban Zaragosa is now a free agent, howe they cant be together? Youre a child, the other party is in a very good position, if you leave, they might not even see you. Dulcina Calvo puffed out her little mouth and said angrily, Its not that I want him to look at me. Why, girl. I dont care, you have to go tomorrow or its rude to let it go. Ill give you the addresster. Dulcina Calvo resisted in vain, sighed and took a few random bites of her food, unwilling to eat and not daring to resist too vigorously for fear of provoking her mother again and raising her blood pressure. Dulcina Calvo was so helpless for a while that she didnt know who to vent to, so she sent a WhatsApp to Estre Berrocal. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Estre Berrocal had just finished eating and Paulita was chopping fruit with her phone when she received a WhatsApp from Dulcina Calvo, Paulita handed it to her with her two little hands, her little milk voice quivering, Estre, Aunt Dulcina has sent you the WhatsApp now. Estre Berrocal stroked the little boys head, Lets see. Dulcina Calvo said that her mother had asked her to go on another blind date, but she was already with Esteban Zaragosa, but the family had never approved of them being together because of Esteban Zaragosas divorce. Estre Berrocal did not know how to help her and sighed softly. Paulita blinked her big eyes and asked, Estre, why are you sighing and whats wrong with Aunt Dulcina? Its nothing, Aunt Dulcina has rtionship problems. Gee, Ive been fighting with that creep Angelo Herrantely too. Paulita said with a small peak. Estre Berrocal, momentarily intrigued, asked with a faint smile, Whats going on with you and Angelo? Angelo Herran kept pulling my braid and I got angry and told him to stop pulling my hair, but he kept ignoring me. Estre Berrocal almostughs out loud at the seriousness of the little girl, reaching out to caress her daughters cute little face. Angelo Herrn is angry because you shared the bear cookies with brother Rayman Matas, which means you like brother Rayman Matas better, and thats why Angelo Herrn is angry. Paulita wrinkled her little eyebrow and looked at Estre Berrocal with big teary eyes. But I would have liked to y with brother Rayman Matas, and Angelo Herrn always annoys me. Estre Berrocal, seeing how innocent and cute her daughter was, reached out her hand and nudged her little nose: Our Paulita is still very small, she will understand when she grows up. Paulita pursed her lips, Anyway, I wouldnt want to y with Angelo Herrn, I dont even want to talk to him if he ignores me!. Estre Berrocal had a dark thought in her mind, she didnt want to pay attention to Angelo Herran, and kept talking about Angelo Herran in front of her ah. After Estre Berrocal helped Paulita with her bath, the little girl put on a scented childrens body lotion and returned to her nursery in her little pajamas. Estre Berrocal holds it, a little tired. Why dont you let Felipa bathe Paulita, youre so big and you dont get tired? Adn Rouco suddenly appeared behind Estre Berrocal, startling her, and the little woman turned to look at him with wide, teary eyes. What are you doing here and why are you walking quietly? Adn Rouco reached out and touched her waist, his gaze resting on her bulging belly. Its been six months and her belly is starting to swell like a balloon. The mansrge hand, unable to resist, went to her abdomen and gently caressed it. Estre Berrocal lowered her teary eyes and looked tenderly at her abdomen, her small hand on the back of his. Honey, do you hear? Adn Rouco took her in his arms behind her back, kissed her thin lips on her ear and asked her softly. She tilted her head and gave him a starry-eyed look, her eyebrows arched, Honey kicked me a moment ago when I was bathing Paulita. Doesnt it hurt when he kicks you? The man frowned slightly. Estre Berrocal said amused: My darling has very little strength, how is it going to hurt, Adam, you touch him, maybe he will sense you and give him another kick. The little woman took hisrge hand and pressed it again to her belly. Adn Rouco touched her half-heartedly, getting no reaction, and led Estre Berrocal to sit on the edge of the bed, where he knelt on one knee on the carpet and rested his side ear on her round belly, listening intently. Estre Berrocal could not help but smile when she saw the serious and grave countenance of the good apprentice: Did you hear that? Not yet. The mans expression was serious, as if he was not making a fetal movement, but working on something very important. After a good while, Estre Berrocal didnt feel her sweetheart kicking her again, so she said, I guess my sweetheart got scared of you and stopped kicking. Just as the words left her mouth, Estre Berrocals belly moved gently. Adn Rouco sensed it naturally: It seems to be moving. Estre Berrocal looked up at him, her small hands on his shoulders, and saw a magical look creep into his eyes, a smile that softened the corners of her lips. Adam seemed to look forward to the arrival of this child even more than she did. Adam, another maternity visit tomorrow. Ille with you tomorrow morning. Adn Rouco lifted her nightgown and his thin lips kissed her stomach. Estre Berrocal, a little ticklish, shrank back and kicked him in the shoulder with her foot, which was grabbed by the mansrge hand around her ankle. It was then that Adn Rouco saw that his feet looked a bit edematous and frowned slightly, Why are they swollen?. It looks like pregnancy, I dont know why. Adn Rouco took her feet and ced them on hisp, patiently massaging them, Is that better? Hmm. Estre Berrocal looked at him for a long moment and suddenly asked, Adam, what if I swell up into a ball? When she gave Paulita a bath today, she saw herself in the mirror, a little swollen and in a somewhat poor state all over. I can hold it even if its swollen like a ball. Dont be afraid. But its puffed up like a ball and its ugly. You werent much prettier before. Estre Berrocal has the wind in her sails: So, if he didnt think she was pretty, why did he marry her? Chapter 457: Wives depend on their husbands, it’s the right thing to do The next morning, Dulcina Calvo is forced to go on a blind date. She first put on a random dress and was grabbed again by Mother Dulcina, who selected a more feminine dress from her closet and insisted that she put it on before letting her go. When Dulcina Calvo got into her car, she hesitated to call Esteban Zaragosa, and when she decided to do so, the phone was still switched off. How could someones phone, turned off in broad daylight, not have knocked her out, right? A pang of annoyance invades Dulcina Calvo at the thought. When she arrived at the address of her blind date, Dulcina Calvo continued chatting absentmindedly with the other person. This time, the date was much more normal, he didnt ask any questions and invited Dulcina Calvo to the movies. It is a science fiction film. Dulcina Calvo is disconnected at all times and is boring to watch. As they left the theater, the matchmaker seemed to have held back a lot and finally asked, Miss Dulcina, did your family force you toe? I see you have been distracted. Er no, I just havent been in the best shapetely. Dulcina Calvo scratched her head awkwardly and apologized. The matchmaker smiled, reached out and pushed his sses over the bridge of his nose and said, Its okay, I can understand, a young woman your age must resist matchmaking, being young, its understandable. The atmosphere was a bit awkward and Dulcina Calvo was about to say Ill buy you dinner when the other man already said, Miss Dulcina, since youre not interested, I think we should stop wasting time and go our separate ways. Although it was not a very pleasant scene, Dulcina Calvo thought to herself that it was good that at least she had not asked for it and that she would have something to tell her mother when she returned home. Okay, then. As Dulcina Calvo turned to leave, the man standing behind her on the blind date suddenly called out to her, Miss Dulcina. Dulcina Calvo turned her head and looked at him suspiciously, Mr. Jerardo, is there anything else?. The matchmaker pulled out the two movie tickets from earlier and handed her one of them, Since we cant go, I think we should AA the money for the movie tickets. Dulcina Calvo threw a hundred dor bill straight out and walked away without looking back. Men today, why are they all so strange? When youre on a blind date, youre so cheap you cant even afford the movie ticket C no wonder you cant find a girlfriend! Dulcina Calvo snorted and WhatsApped the strange to Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal did not take long to answer him with a few hahaha. All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. La Vi Rouco, Estre Berrocal was painting with Paulita today Saturday and was about to burst outughing when she received this WhatsApp from Dulcina Calvo. It is so overwhelming, what a date, horrible. Paulita asked curiously, Estre, what are youughing at?. Laughing at a stingy ghost. Adn Rouco came down from the upstairs studio and saw Estre Berrocal clutching her cell phone and smiling. This woman, with whom you are talking to, is so happy. He walked over and sat down next to her, smiling so happily. Estre Berrocal handed him her phone so he could look at it: Look, Dulcina, the blind date, shes so weird she even wants AA for movie tickets. What is Dulcina Calvo doing on a blind date? The impression is that Esteban Zaragosa seems to have reconciled with Dulcina Calvo. Speaking of this, Estre Berrocal sighed, Her mother has never approved of her being with Esteban Zaragosa and she constantly sets up blind dates for Dulcina, so I dont know what they should do. Ive heard Dulcina say that she still cant get in touch with Esteban Zaragosas people, but I mean this doctor Esteban is really something, I used to think he was quite reliable, why is he always so unreliable now, he always drops the ball when its important. Adn Roucos brow tinged with a faint smile as he watched her whine and sputter, You worry about other peoples rtionships, you have time to worry more about me. Estre Berrocal looked at him crossly, How I dont care about you anymore. Adn Rouco looked at her tenderly and lifted her up, while Estre Berrocal murmured: What for? Im painting with Paulita. You go to maternity today and forget? Oh yeah, I almost forgot about the main event. Adn Rouco reached out his hand and rubbed Paulitas little head: You draw her, Im going to the hospital with Estre, Grandpa and Felipa are at home. Paulita nodded willingly and urged them to follow like little adults, Go ahead, boys. When she arrived at the hospital andy down on the examination bed, Estre Berrocal was still a little nervous. Every pregnant woman fears that her child will be unhealthy. She took several deep breaths and the doctor operating on her seemed to sense her nervousness and said, Rx, take it easy. It wasnt until after the ultrasound that Estre Berrocal nervously asked, Doctor, is there nothing wrong with the baby?. The doctor who operated on him, didnt say much, she just said, Take the film to the doctor, there may be something wrong. Estre Berrocal picked up the film and left the ultrasound room with a look of slight panic. Adn Rouco approached her with his long legs and frowned slightly when he saw that she didnt look well, Whats the matter, dont you feel well? Estre Berrocal shook her head, I dont know, it might be a bit problematic. Go see a doctor. When we got to the doctors office, he looked at the film, frowned and said, Something is wrong, the baby is a little out of position. Estre Berrocal had never been in that situation, nor had she experienced it when she was pregnant with Paulita, and her heart immediately raced, almost up to her throat. Doctor, whats wrong, is something going to happen to the baby?. The doctor reassured her again, Dont worry too much, fetal malposition, it is a problem that urs in many pregnant women, this is not serious for you since the ultrasound, but you should pay more attention to it. Also, take regr walks, and if you have time, I suggest you enroll in a yoga for pregnant women, it will help you a lot to correct the fetal malposition. Once outside the hospital and in the car, Adn Rouco was about to start it when he noticed that the little woman sitting in the passenger seat had red eyes. Adn Rouco froze: What is it? Adam, Im afraid. Pregnant women are sensitive and paranoid, and Adn Rouco takes Estre Berrocal in his arms and sits her down, his big hands gently caressing her round belly, saying, I wont let anything happen to you. Dont be afraid. Didnt the doctor say it wasnt serious? Well go home and take regr walks. The doctor said theres still maternity yoga to do. Estre Berrocal wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and murmured a reminder. Oh and maternity yoga, Im going to get Santino Yepes to sign you up for a maternity yoga ss right now, you just need to pay more attention to it and it will turn out well. Adn Rouco patiently calmed her down, kissed her forehead and sighed again: Dont cry, its my fault for not having apanied you, I thought pregnant women should lie down and rest, I didnt know they needed to exercise. Lets go now to the bookstore to read all about what pregnant women should take care of. Its all my fault for not taking care of you and my sweetie. Adam, just the way you are, I will depend on you more and more. Whats wrong with dependence, it is right for a wife to depend on her husband. Estre Berrocal, who had been in a somber mood, became much better again and curved her lips toward him. Chapter 458: It is good to practice flexibility Adn Rouco first took Estre Berrocal to a bookstore and bought her a bunch of maternity books on diet, sleep, exercise, dos and donts and everything else. At the checkout, the staff reminded, Sir, maam, here are some books of simr content, would you like them together as well?. Adn Rouco spoke up right away: All right, take them all. After buying a bunch of maternity books again, at the end of the day, Adn Rouco put Estre Berrocal to bed and went to the studio himself. First a call to Santino Yepes: Has the wife signed up for her pregnancy yoga ss yet? Boss, why dont you hire a teacher toe teach your wife at home? Wouldnt it be more convenient? Adn Rouco is reflective: Its not good for women to be cooped up at home all day, so its good to go to a yoga ss for pregnant women, to practice with other pregnant women and meet people. Its still the boss who thinks ahead. During the week, Adn Rouco goes to work, Paulita goes to school and Estre Berrocal is home alone. Her best friends, such as Dulcina Calvo, also have their own jobs and there is not muchpany for her, she is always idle and Adn Rouco fears she will be bored alone. After hanging up the phone, Adn Rouco looked at the table of maternity books, pinched his temples and looked around. She hadnt noticed any of this before, thinking that having a baby would be easy, but she didnt realize that there would be so many things to pay attention to that she hadnt noticed before. Estre Berrocal, not quite asleep, stirs and her little hand unconsciously goes to touch Adn Rouco, but she feels nothing, and when she opens her eyelids, there is no one around her. Estre Berrocal, not in a good mood and with little sleep, gets out of bed and goes to look for Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco is supposed to be in the studio. Without knocking, Estre Berrocal walked through the door and saw the man reading a book. Why are you still reading at this hour? As soon as she approached, she saw Adn Rouco reading maternity books. Adn Rouco saw hering, put the book aside, reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her to sit in his arms. Why are you awake and cant sleep? Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and sank into his embrace, murmuring softly, I cant sleep soundly without you. Adn Rouco held out his hand and patted him on the back, lowering his gaze to ask about his forehead and nose: So were going to bed?. So many books, when do you n to see them? Its always good to know where you stand, otherwise Ill be very sorry if anything else happens to you or the baby. Estre Berrocal curved her lips and reached out to touch his neck: I was worried, but now Im not worried at all because you are here, Mr. Adam. Adn Rouco took her in his arms: Go to bed, in the morning I will take you to yoga. Hello I dont know if Ill be able to practice it, Im not flexible at all. Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow and looked down at her white, slender legs, Arent you good at flexibility in bed, not yoga? Estre Berrocal blushed and reached out to twist his arm: how is that kind of thing like yoga!. And that kind of thing, its about him doubling it. Just the thought of that image made Estre Berrocal stand up and cover her face. Whats wrong with this man talking about these things? Adam Roucoughed lightly at her shyness and the smile in his eyes deepened. Its good to go practice, youll need your flexibility after you have a baby. Estre Berrocal twisted his arm even more. The next morning, Adn Rouco sent Estre Berrocal to yoga ss. The pregnancy yoga ss was full of women with bellies, and Adn Rouco merely escorted Estre Berrocal to the door before not going back inside, kissing her forehead softly and saying in a low voice, Ill be here when you get out of ss. Estre Berrocal gave him a hug around the waist, Im going in then. Adn Rouco watched his young wife get in before turning around and getting into the car, reaching in and picking up the maternity book next to the seat and flipping through it. As soon as she enters the yoga ss, Estre Berrocal senses a strange atmosphere. Other pregnant women have husbands to practice with, but rarelye alone. Many pregnant women looked at her with sympathetic eyes, as if they thought she was a single mother. Estre Berrocal awkwardly practices her first ss. During the yoga session, a pregnant woman sitting next to her practicing the movements, who looked a few years older than her, asked her with particr concern, Sister, I see that you are quite young, why are you practicing yoga alone with a pregnant woman? Where is your husband? Can Estre Berrocal say that her beloved husband is waiting for her outside? She smiled awkwardly, Today is my first day here, I didnt know it was going to be with my husband, Ill ask him toe tomorrow. Pregnancy yoga is definitely better if your husband is with you, otherwise pregnant women cant go on alone. Estre Berrocal managed to hold out until the end of the ss and, as soon as it was over, she changed her clothes and slipped out in a hurry. Adn Rouco, seeing that the ss was over, got out of the car and asked him with concern, How was the training? Estre Berrocal sulks: Everyone else has a husband to practice with and I practice alone, people think Im a single mother. When she thinks of this type of yoga for pregnant women, a busy person like Adn Rouco would not be with her, but she feels very jealous of other pregnant women who have husbands with them when they practice yoga. Adam Rouco was stunned, his dark eyes staring at the small woman in front of him. I dont know, otherwise I would have apanied you earlier. Really? Estre Berrocal tilted her head and looked at him with wide eyes. Adn Rouco nodded gravely: Of course its true. Estre Berrocal just wants an attitude: Its good that you have that attitude, but then, forget about yoga for maternity, Im not going to force you to practice with me. She was about to get into the car when Adn Rouco looked toward the door of the yoga ss, where several pregnant women were leaving, and Adn Rouco grabbed his wifes hand and lifted her up in his arms. Estre Berrocal was a bit stunned by the embrace: Adam?. Can Ie with you to yoga tomorrow? Estre Berrocal was ttered: Really?. Really. The man also leaned over and gave her a tender kiss. Estre Berrocal blushes, she is out. In the following days, when Adn Rouco apanied Estre Berrocal to do yoga, the pregnant women who practiced with her looked at Estre Berrocal with envy. Estre, your husband is so handsome and so gentle and considerate to you, he must love you very much, you came alone the first day and we thought you and your husband did not have a good rtionship. Dont be ridiculous, I saw Estre making out with her husband by the car after Estre got out of ss on the first day, how can that be a bad rtionship. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco as she did so, so that day he had deliberately hugged and kissed her outside the car?All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Mrs. Rouco, why are you looking at me like that? Think of yourself as being more grounded. Adn Rouco frowned slightly: Punished?. Yes, look, you are now doing maternity yoga with me, as are all the husbands, which has been very enriching. A long time ago, Estre Berrocal would not have dared to imagine that one day Adn Rouco would apany her in her pregnancy yoga like a normal husband. After yoga, Adn Rouco opened his ss of water and handed it to her. Estre Berrocal took a few sips and when he handed it back to her, the man took a few sips of water where she had drunk, in a natural gesture. Chapter 459: Whether you love me or not, I love you For many days in a row, Dulcina Calvo did not contact Esteban Zaragosa, who went to work and left work the same way. Mother Dulcina continues to care for her in La Ciudad Santa, presumably because she has seen that she has been settled for a long time and no longer interacts with Esteban Zaragosa, so she has be much less vignt ofte. This day, after work, she left the hospital and went to take the subway line 3 to go home. There were a lot of people at rush hour after work, and today she was wearing heels because there was an event at the hospital, but it turned out that the event didnt happen, which made her wear heels all day, and now she had to wear heels to squeeze on the subway, which gave her a headache just thinking about it. Check Dulcinas current location. Esteban Zaragosa sat in the car, looking out the door of the second hospital as he drove back and forth, and gave instructions to Tom Paul, who was sitting in the passenger seat. Tom Paul was speechless as he opened his handheld device to quickly check his location and spat in foreign-ented Chinese, What a delusion! Youve abandoned udio for Dulcina Calvo and youre getting drunk for this woman. Id like to see what magic Dulcina Calvo has to make you dizzy. Tom Paul is in the same organization as Esteban Zaragosa and is also Esteban Zaragosas treating physician. Esteban Zaragosa is the most uncooperative patient Tom Paul has ever seen and the one who gives doctors the most headaches. But who made them brothers? Because of the girl Esteban Zaragosa likes, Tom Paul bes more and more curious about the kind of girl Esteban Zaragosa might be attracted to. I didnt ask you to follow me here to listen to your nonsense. Tom Paul gave him a nk stare and said without smiling, Got it, its at this station, the second hospital on subway line 3, this subway is three minutes away Before Tom Paul could finish his sentence, Esteban Zaragosa opened the door and stepped out of the car, heading for the subway entrance. Hey is this guy taking the subway instead of a nice car? Is this the sour smell that emanates from a rtionship? Dulcina Calvo waited for a while with her legs and feet ufortable, asionally lifting her legs to kick them, unustomed to wearing heels. A cool breeze blows from the front and the subway arrives. Dulcina Calvos face fell as soon as she saw the crowd in the subway. When she got on the subway, Dulcina Calvo was pushed inside, unsteady on her heels and slouching, and when the subway started running again, Dulcina Calvo was even more slumped by her inertia, but she was close to a warm chest. Startled, she rushed to try to get up and apologize to the other woman, but herrge hands were already firmly sped in his, holding her steady. Dulcina Calvo startled and looked up to see Esteban Zaragosas handsome, clean face. Was I hallucinating? How could Esteban Zaragosa be here?Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. It wasnt until the man reached up and curled his long fingers around her forehead and gave her a chestnut that Dulcina Calvo ate the pain, Mmm that hurts. Does it look silly? How did you get to? Besides, how did he know she was here? Esteban Zaragosasrge hands took her by the waist and pulled her into his arms, hisrge hands firmly encircled her waist, his dark eyes looked deep into her. Esteban Zaragosa did not answer her question, but merely looked at her small, white, cogen-filled face and asked in a deep voice, Have you missed me these days? At the mention of it, Dulcina Calvo bit her small mouth and reached out to nudge him, dropping her teary eyes and saying with some glee, No, Ive been eating well and sleeping welltely, and I dont miss you at all. He wouldnt even answer her calls, so how could she have the courage to ask him if she missed him these days? But once these words were said, and when the man did not speak again for a long while, Dulcina Calvo felt bad again and the question she wanted to ask came up, Why didnt you answer when I called you on the phone? Is it because you are too busy, or simply because you dont want to take it? I have recently returned to Rome and my divorce from udio Belles ispletely finalized. Dulcina Calvo was slightly stunned, so was she going to do the divorce again? But with a divorce, wouldnt there be time to take their calls? What Dulcina Calvo does not know is that Esteban Zaragosa has recently been in Rome, after undergoing two chemotherapy treatments, and it is not easy for him to appear before her in such a decent and apparently healthy state. These days, Esteban Zaragosa dares not answer his calls, fearing that if he does he will find out something and simply turns off his phone. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with a warm gaze, the emotion in her was strong, Whether you love me or not, these days, I miss you. When the man said this, his voice was gravelly and maic, and for no apparent reason, Dulcina Calvos nose turned sour and her eyes reddened as she remembered what it was like to be abandoned and indifferent these days. But you miss me, why not a phone call, not a single text message. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with deep, downcast eyes, Honey, did you forget that you crossed out my cell phone and WhatsApp number? No Then I couldnt resist secretly taking your cell phone number off the cklist, I was afraid you wouldnt be able to reach me Lips softly kissed, Dulcina Calvo tried to push him away, shocked, but his lips quickly pulled away. This, this is inside the subway Dulcina Calvo covered her mouth with her small hand in panic and looked around with teary eyes as if she had been a thief, luckily no one seemed to pay attention to them because there were too many people inside the subway. Can you tell me now, honey, whether you love me or not? Do you care that much whether I love you or not? My mother recently set me up on another blind date. How did it turn out? Dulcina Calvo was stunned, she didnt expect Esteban Zaragosa to ask her, and she yed along, deliberately saying, Its okay, hes a returnee, hes also a doctor, werepatible, and Im going to keep seeing him. What about me, hmm? The man dropped his handsome face and leaned closer to her small face, the mans hot breath, sshing her small face, Dulcina Calvos face was hot, her eyes restless, straying slightly, not daring to look at him, stammering, You as for you, it depends on your performance! Youre putting your foot in two boats, its not right for you to behave like that. So, what, you were the one who locked me out first, why should I stand still and wait for you? reasoned Dulcina Calvo. Ive waited so long for you, its not too much to ask you to wait so little, is it? Dulcina Calvo did not understand what Esteban Zaragosa said and was about to ask him when he had waited for her when the subway arrived at the next station and the people inside squeezed Dulcina Calvo. Zaragosas leather shoes. Honey, youre stepping on my foot. Dulcina Calvo was startled and hurried away, Excuse me Esteban Zaragosa looked at the high heels on her feet and frowned slightly, Since when do you like to wear heels?. I dont like wearing heels. The hospital staff had an event today, but it was canceled on short notice, which caused me to wear heels all day, and my heels are worn out. In addition, the heels do not fit and are half a size too big. As she was speaking, Dulcina Calvos heel on her right foot was stepped on by someoneing down from the subway, as the crowd was so crowded that they removed her shoe a momentter. Oops, I dropped my shoe Dulcina Calvo was barefoot and golden, anxious to find her heels. Esteban Zaragosa hugged her, bent his head and whispered in her ear: Take off your other shoe too and step on my foot. Chapter 460: You have to line up if you want to pursue me Its an early summer day and the subway is very air-conditioned, its not too hot, but Dulcina Calvo feels her whole body burning. The mans handsome chin resting gently on the top of her head, his bare feet on Esteban Zaragosas back, Dulcina Calvos little face burned red and she blushed even though no one noticed. Esteban Zaragosa deliberately did not hold her and looked at her with a faint smile in his slightly downcast dark eyes, Honey, youre going to fall if you dont hold my neck. Dulcina Calvos little feet, which have slipped out of her leather shoes many times. It was then that Dulcina Calvo, her face heated, reached out her small arms and wrapped them hesitantly around his neck, and the two of them snuggled closer and closer, their breathing growing hotter and hotter. When Dulcina Calvo reached out to hug him, Esteban Zaragosa suddenly reached out, grabbed her slender waist and squeezed her in his arms. At the same time, the mans thin lips lowered and whispered in her ear, Now, tell me how youve been. Hmm? Thats all I do . Looking for a partner and all that. Does it look like youve been dating a lot? Dulcina Calvo strained her little neck, Yes, my mother set me up on a lot of dates while you were gone. Its not that he doesnt love her, there are a lot of guys after her besides him, so he better have some sense of crisis! Are you telling me you have a lot of people behind you now? Dulcina Calvo grunted, Yes, so now, if you want to be with me, youll have to get in line. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her cute little face with a slight smile in his eyes, Cut the line, right?. No. There has to be a firste, first-served rule. Then Ive been here a long, long time first. C a decade ago. Dulcina Calvo, resenting his recent absence, red at him. By the way, what are you doing here in the subway with me? You tell me. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes burned her. I how do I know. I was dying to see you, but you told me youd been on a blind date recently and didnt think about me at all. Dulcina Calvos heart gave a silent beat as she saw the dejection that crossed Esteban Zaragosas eyes. She lowered her eyes slightly and puffed out her little mouth, her eyes resting on the cor of his neat shirt, Thats not because you didnt contact me, I thought you didnt want me. There was something sad in the girls soft voice, and she sounded increasingly self-conscious to Esteban Zaragosas ears. Esteban Zaragosa was silent for several seconds before speaking solemnly, I will not stop loving you, ever. Dinner is being served at La Vi Rouco. Estre Berrocal called out to the two toe and wash their hands: Paulita, Dante,e wash your hands and eat! Paulita ran first and Estre Berrocal squeezed the hand sanitizer to rub the little girls white hands as Paulita asked, Estre, is there shrimp tonight? Yes, I know. I know you like shrimp. Paulita squints happily with wide eyes. After helping Paulita wash her hands, Dante did not approach and Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, Why hasnt the brother arrived yet?. Ill go check, my brother has been in a bad moodtely. Estre Berrocal froze: In a bad mood?. Ignored Dante? Estre Berrocal took Paulitas little hand: Then well go together to see our brother. Good. The door to Dantes room closed tight, Estre Berrocal knocked on the door: Dante, are you there? The boy inside said nothing and Estre Berrocal added patiently, Its dinner time, Dante,e out and wash your hands. As he finished the sentence, the door to the room suddenly opened and Dante Rouco stood there with a sullen little face and an unfriendly look at Estre Berrocal: I dont want dinner! Estre Berrocal thought he was feeling bad and asked in a low voice: Dante, you are feeling bad, tell the aunt, have the uncle take you to the hospital Before the words were out of his mouth, Dante reached out and shoved Estre Berrocal violently in the stomach: Hmph, dont pretend to be nice! Youre the one who pushed my mother away. Estre Berrocal was off guard and took several steps backward, but she didnt fall, and she didnt me Dante, she just said patiently, Dante, your aunt didnt evict your mother, your mother went to live, just to make her personal life easier. Hmph, but my mother hates you! My mother says you dont have a good heart! Estre Berrocal froze and looked at Dante, who was resisting, and felt a little ufortable. She didnt think Olivia Montes would talk to a child about this. After all, Dante is the lineage of La familia Rouco and Estre Berrocal wants to look good with Dante. Paulita wrinkled her brow in disgust and said, Brother, why are you pushing Estre! Estre is pregnant and you are hurting the little baby in Estres belly by pushing Estre like that!. Dante snorted, Paulita youre so stupid, if you wait until this woman has the baby in her womb, the guy wont like you!. No way, thats nonsense! Dad loves me the most! And besides, Estre would love me too!N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. When Estre Berrocal heard Paulita say that, she took a deep breath and said, Dante, you have misunderstood me, I may not have really attended to you these days because I am not feeling well, but in the future you must tell me if you are feeling bad, I. I wont believe you, you bad woman! Dante returned to his room and closed the bedroom door tightly. Estre Berrocal and Paulita are isted from the door. Adam Rouco came down from the upstairs study and wrinkled his nose slightly at the sight of a small group standing in front of Dantes room. What are they doing standing in front of Dantes room?. As soon as Paulita heard Adn Roucos voice, her little face turned away and she ran to say, Daddy, my brother is in a bad mood, Estre and I asked my brother to eat, but he didnt, and he behaved badly with me and Estre, saying that Estre was a bad woman, and he pushed Estre Before Paulita could finish her sentence, Estre Berrocal immediately stopped: Paulita, dont be ridiculous. Hmph, Im not making this up, my aunt told my brother that Estre is a bad woman and told him not to trust Estre! Adn Roucos eyes sank slightly, that Olivia Montes would say that to a child. The man approached and asked in a warm voice, Dante didnt hurt you, did he?. No, Dante a little boy, how can he hurt me. You have to be more careful now that youre pregnant. Estre Berrocal, fearful that Adn Rouco would lecture Dante, rushed to put her arm around Adn Rouco and said, Im very well, but He looked towards Dantes room, Dante doesnt want to eat, why dont you talk to him, I dont think he wants to talk to me either. Adn Rouco nodded with his chin: You take Paulita to dinner first and I will exchange words with him. Estre Berrocal nodded and dragged Paulita into the restaurant. In the restaurant, Estre Berrocal was peeling Paulitas shrimp. Paulita thought about what her brother had said and looked at Estre Berrocal with big, dark and clear eyes: Estre, do you really think you wont like me anymore after the baby is born? Estre Berrocal smiled slightly: Why not, I also gave birth to Paulita like this. Moreover, having left as soon as she gave birth to Paulita, he has never been there for her for the past three years and feels even more guilty about Paulita. Paulita ate the peeled shrimp, her little mouth smiled as she said in a grown-up way: Good, if Estre doesnt like me, Ill run away from home. That way daddy and Estre will never find me. Estre Berrocal couldnt help butugh: Well, you dont have that opportunity. Chapter 461: If you dare to bully Paulita, I’ll make you look good! Estre Berrocal and Paulita were in the middle of dinner when Adn Rouco came out of Dantes room. Estre Berrocal asked, a bit concerned, Is Dante still refusing to go out to dinner?. Adn Rouco settled in and said, Leave him alone for now, then Ill ask Felipa to heat up the food and send it to his room. Estre Berrocal sighed and thought, thinking that this was not going to work, and said, Adn, why dont you ask Olivia Montes toe back to live with you? Dante doesnt have a father, and now Olivia Montes has gone to live, after all she is still young and needs her mother. After all, she and Adn Rouco were not Dantes real parents, and that kind of affection, even if they wanted to give it, Dante would not ept it. Its okay to ask Olivia Montes toe back to live, then well go back to The Vis at Repulse Bay. Previously, Olivia Montes had tried to get Estre Berrocal to have an abortion, and now that Estre Berrocal is more than six months pregnant and due to give birth in less than three months, Adn Rouco must watch over her and the babys safety in the meantime. He has lost confidence in Olivia Montes. After dinner, Estre Berrocal ordered Felipa to heat up a delicious meal and send it to Dantes room. As soon as Felipa came out, Estre Berrocal was quick to ask: Well Felipa, did Dante eat?. Yes, Young Hostess, dont worry, Dante is a sensible boy, he just cant turn his head for a while, after a few days and a good show from you, hell stop. Estre Berrocalcked that confidence and felt increasingly unsessful as a human being. After dinner, she took a bath and sat on her bed, deep in thought. He thought about what he had done to Dante and had been thinking about it for a long time. When Adn Rouco entered the bedroom, he picked her up: You have just eaten and you are lying down, go for a walk. Estre Berrocal wilts, chin on her back and says, Well. Im not in the mood, why do you think Dante hates me all of a sudden, wasnt everything fine before? Or is it that I tend to ignore Dante a lot because I care so much about Paulita?. When she thought about it, it seemed to her that she didnt really pay much attention to Dante, but after all, she wasnt Dantes real mother, she didnt have that blood tie, she was just an ordinary person, and to be honest, she couldnt do the same amount of attention that she gave to Paulita and Dante. Maybe she could tell the difference in the little girl if Paulita skipped a beat, but she might not pay attention to it if Dante was worried and didnt tell her. Adn Rouco patted the back of her hand, Dont get carried away, Dante just misses his mom, Ill ask Olivia Montes toe pick Dante up tomorrow. It would be nice if Dante could stay a few days with Olivia Montes, he misses his mother. Adn Rouco looked at his belly and said, Come on, dont worry about that, your job now is to unload the merchandise and take a walk. Adn Rouco lifted the little woman out of bed and Estre Berrocal grunted, a littlezily, Do you want to walk every night now that you do pregnancy yoga? Walking helps childbirth. Estre Berrocal was taken out by Adn Rouco and took the lion cub. It was night and the neighborhood was quiet, surrounded by French sycamores. Under the street lights, Estre Berrocal saw the two figures stretched against each other, extraordinarily calm and happy. He took out his cell phone and took a picture of the shadow on the ground, but decided it wasnt interesting enough and asked Adn Rouco topare love with it. Adn Rouco had no choice but to y along, and Estre Berrocal took a photo of the shadow with her arms raised in a sign of love and sent it to her friends. It was apanied by two emojis, one of a man and a woman holding hands, followed by a small red heart. Estre Berrocal couldnt resist asking, Do we look like an old married couple holding hands and walking the dog like this?. Mrs. Rouco, do you want to grow old with me so much?. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, put his arm around her and kissed her gently on the temple. Estre Berrocal rested her head in the crook of his neck and walked slowly with his arm around her. I wish we could be this close until we were seventy or eighty. Are you saying that because you have no faith in me or in yourself? Well they say a mans mouth is a deceitful ghost, so I have to keep an eye on you in case you change your mind one day. Yes, a mans mouth is a lying ghost. echoed Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal looked at him crookedly: It seems that you have a lot on your mind right now How dare I. Estre Berrocal got tired of walking and leaned into Adn Roucos arms, wrapping her arms around his waist without moving away. Adn Rouco put his arm around her and looked at her with lowered eyes, Are you tired after a few steps and not walking?. I just suddenly feel a little frustrated that I cant handle a toddler. Kids are the hard ones to handle, why are you frustrated.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Estre Berrocal rubbed against his arms and Adn Rouco looked at her amused, Why are you more of a girl when youre pregnant? Hmm? The mansrge hand stroked her short hair down to her neck. The little woman, she was in the mood. The Dante thing is not something that can be rushed through in a day or two. At the end of the day, we are a family, and Dante is a sensible boy, so he will understand. Estre Berrocal sighed and said, Good thing there are so few rtives in your family, otherwise Id have a real headache. Even if there are many rtives, you dont have to deal with them, you can get in touch with whoever you want, you dont have to worry about that, huh? With me no one will dare to put a bad face on you. Estre Berrocal leaned into his arms and curved her lips, her small arms tightened around his long waist and she breathed in his faint, cold scent deeply. Adam, Im d to have you. The image of two shadows embracing in the light was warm. Early the next morning, Olivia Montes picked up Dante. Estre Berrocal left Paulita at her school and met udio Belles with Angelo Herrn in front of the school. As soon as they met, the two children exchanged a grunt and went their separate ways with their bags. Estre Berrocal and udio Belles looked at the haughty backs of the two children and were amused. What is this fight? Estre Berrocal said with a smile, Dont you know that Paulita said that she had given Rayman Matas, from the senior ss, some bear cookies and your son got angry when your Angelo Herrn found out about it? udio Belles tapped his head, Angelo Herrn, the boy, is too good at hitting on girls. Angelo Herran and Paulita arrive in ss, the two still not speaking, Lucio Carda, the boy sitting behind Paulita, continues to cut Paulitas hair with his little scissors. Paulita turned her head to stare at him, Lucio Carda, if you keep cutting my hair like that, Im going to tell the teacher!. Lucio Carda was a very naughty boy, and since his father was a government employee, teachers were not usually too bold in disciplining him. Lucio Carda was very arrogant in ss: Im going to cut it, you already have short hair, whats wrong with cutting it shorter?. Hmph! Im going with the professor! Paulita snorted and climbed up, but Lucio Carda stopped her, You cant go!. ngelo Herrn, who was sitting to one side, could take no more and snatched the scissors from Lucio Cardas hand and threw them into the wastebasket. Lucio Carda was a little afraid of Angelo Herrn because he was a good fighter, but he didnt want to show weakness and said, If you hit me, Ill have my father put you in jail! Lucio Carda, you are legally illiterate! If you bully Pa Rouco again, Ill make sure you get it!. Angelo Herrn warned Lucio Carda before taking Paulitas hand and walking straight out of the ssroom. Chapter 462: Joint punishment After leaving the ssroom, Angelo Herran and Paulita sat by the flower bed under the big tree. Paulitas big, dark eyes stared at Angelo Herran and asked with a small beak, Angelo Herran, why are you helping me? Angelo Herran gave him an arrogant look and raised his hand to rub his mushroom head: Stupid!. Paulita growled, Youre messing up my hair!. As the little girl smoothed her hair, she said in a serious manner, Angelo Herrn, as much as I thank you for helping me just now, I dont want to talk to you if you make me angry again. When have I ever made you angry? She was the one making her angry! He had been so good to her and she was still on that Rayman Matas ass in first gear! She was pissing him off! Paulita looked at him with wide eyes, You just messed my hair up and thats what pisses me off. Idiot! Angelo Herrn stopped talking to her, turned around and addressed the ss with a certain arrogance. Paulita, too innocent to understand any of this, rubbed her little head and followed her back to the ssroom. During the midday siesta, Paulita was tucked up in bed when she felt someone tugging at her clothes. Lucio Carda, who was sitting in his back seat, seemed to have discovered some new world and was having fun tugging and bouncing Paulitas little vest hanging from her short white sleeves. Paulita woke up with a jerk and looked at Lucio Carda with wide eyes, Why are you pulling my clothes!. Im pulling! Whats wrong with ripping my clothes off!. Paulita snorted, her face reddening, Estre had said not to let anyone pull her clothes, Paulita reached out and pushed Lucio Carda away, No way! Lucio Carda became enraged and reached over and tugged at Paulitas clothes, children have bad habits too, the more you dont give, the more I will. Angelo Herrn, who had not slept much since he finished his nap, saw Paulita and Lucio Carda fighting and went over to separate them. Lucius Carda, what are you doing, youre a man! Bullying a girl! It was Pa Rouco who pushed me to the ground first!. Paulita indignantly pointed to Lucio Carda: Youre the one who always pulls my clothes!. He had clearly warned him to stop tugging at his clothes, but Lucio Carda still ignored him! When Angelo Herrn heard this, he immediately grabbed Lucio Carda by the cor of his shirt and asked, Why are you pulling Pa Roucos clothes! I cant pull for fun? None of your business!N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner. Why is it none of your business? Of course its your business! Pa Rouco is his daughter-inw Angelo Herrn punches Lucio Carda! Lucio Carda could not stand up to Angelo Herrn and held his head in his hands: Angelo Herrn, stop! The teacher will hit you if you hit me! The teacher said not to fight. Say! Are you still bullying Pa Rouco? No, I wont! Stop it now. Angelo Herrn had just stopped when Lucio Carda pushed him and ran out of the ssroom in anger to tell the teacher! Paulita pursed her lips and said, Oh no, Lucio Carda is going to tell on us, what if the teacher punishes us?. What, are you afraid? Paulita asked with a slight frown of curiosity, Arent you afraid?. Angelo Herrn growled, he was not afraid, he was not Lucio Carda, he was a man like his father, he was not a coward. After a while, the teacher called Angelo Herrn and Paulita toe out. The two little ones stood against the wall. The teacher asked in a serious voice, Pa Rouco, Angelo Herrn, why did you and Lucio Carda fight? Angelo Herrn said: Lucio Carda is bullying Pa Rouco. The teacher frowned, this Angelo Herran, she did not know how he hade to the International Kindergarten in the first ce, all the children in this kindergarten had rich families, but this Angelo Herran, his parents seemed to be ordinary working people, it did not matter, but the important thing was that Angelo Herran was also the king of the ss and often led the trouble. The teacher, who was somewhat prejudiced against Angelo Herran, said, What do you care if Lucio Carda fights with Pa Rouco? Angelo Herrn frowned and said earnestly, I am a good friend of Pa Rouco and I cannot leave Pa Rouco alone when she is being harassed. Paulita looked at Angelo Herrn with wide eyes, when had Angelo Herrn be so nice? The teacher grabbed her arms and looked back at Paulita, her voice softening slightly as she asked, Pa Rouco, how is Lucio Carda harassing you? Paulita said with sincerity, Lucio Carda would pull my clothes and I would tell him to stop, but he kept pulling on my clothes. And for that, you pushed Lucio Carda?. Paulita puffed up her little face and said, Estre said that it is not allowed to pull peoples clothes. Especially the kids. Star? Whos Star? My mother. The teacher, probably clear, educated, But Lucio Carda has only pulled your clothes a couple of times, you shouldnt have reached out and pushed him. This Pa Rouco, with rather quick hands, but remembered that Pa Rouco was the daughter of the president of the group La Ciudad SantaGrupo Rouco, her grandfather was also a general officer with gold olive branch, this Pa Rouco was the daughter of a general officer right and a rich third generation, it was not good to criticize too much. Lucio Carda, whose father was a civil servant, could not be criticized either, especially since he was the one who was defeated in this case. So, with her arms crossed, the teacher said, Lucio Carda, Pa Rouco, you two go in first. Paulitas frown deepened and she said in a milky voice: Maestra, its not Angelo Herrns fault, it was Lucio Carda who misbehaved and I pushed him. Angelo Herrn has no right toe in and hit someone. If we dont discipline him, he will be a violent person. Angelo Herrn said, Pa Rouco, you go in. Paulita had no choice but to step back and enter the ssroom. She saw the teacher outside criticizing Angelo Herran and hitting him on the palm of his hand with a ruler. It was early summer in The Holy City, but the afternoon sun was already very hot and Angelo Herran was standing in the sun with sweat running down his forehead. Lucio Carda saw the way Angelo Herran was being punished and couldnt help but make a dejected face, Hmph, I told you to hit me! Paulita red at Lucio Carda and ran off to stand on the corner with Angelo Herrn. Angelo Herran: Who told you to go out? Paulita justified herself, The mistake was obviously made by all of us, so Im going to side with you, but I dont think were to me, obviously it was Lucio Carda who was so bad! Angelo Herran, his heart sweet, said with his chin up, Yes, we were right. It was hot outside and Paulitas face was red from the sun and her head was a little dizzy. Angelo Herrn looked at her worriedly: Pa Rouco, youd better go in! No, Im not going in. After a short while, the teacher approached and saw that Pa Rouco appeared to be suffering from heat stroke and wrinkled her nose slightly, Pa Rouco, the teacher didnt tell you to stop, why did youe out? You have wronged Angelo Herrn, professor. The teacher has not used him, he did hit someone. The two little ones stood stubbornly against the wall. The hot sweat, dripping into their eyes, stung a little. Paulita wiped her sweat with her hand, Angelo Herrn, are you hot?. Get your ass in there and stop punishing yourself with me, you fool. Im not. Chapter 463: Pampering the Wife Demon Online It was almost four oclock in the afternoon when Estre Berrocal went with udio Belles to pick up the two children at the nursery. But after waiting a long time, the children did note out. When Estre Berrocal and udio Belles entered the nursery, they found the two children standing stubbornly in front of the ssroom wall, their little faces rosy from the sun. Estre Berrocal, distressed, hurried to approach them and asked: Paulita, Angelo, what are you doing standing here? are you standing here? The little ones foreheads were covered with sweat and their hair was sticky, so Estre Berrocal hurriedly took out tissues to wipe their faces. udio Belles also asked anxiously, Whats going on? Paulita pursed her lips and said, Estre, Aunt udio, we were right, it was the teacher and Lucio Carda who made a mistake. The teacher came out of the office just as the words were spoken, and as soon as she saw the parents, she spoke kindly, You are the mothers of Pa Rouco and Angelo Herrn, right? Yes. Pa Rouco and Angelo Herrn have hit a child in the ss, so they can ask their children to apologize to the little boy and it will be over. Paulita ran up to Estre Berrocal and wrapped her little arms around her waist and said, Estre, it was Lucio Carda who was pulling my clothes, I told him to stop but he kept pulling my clothes, so I pushed him. Estre Berrocal patted the childs head and said with a slight frown, Teacher, I think there is a misunderstanding, why dont we ask the child who was hit toe out too, so we can sort things out first? udio Belles agreed with Estre Berrocal: Maestra, I know my son, he can be a bit naughty, but he doesnt hit people for no reason. Lets get to the bottom of this, we cant use him of anything. If its really our son who has made a mistake, its not toote to admit it. In the ssroom, an arrogant and shrill female voice came from the ssroom, How dare you say that? Look at the bruises all over his face and the blooding out of the corner of his lips. It was Lucio Cardas mother who spoke, taking him out of the ssroom and approaching him aggressively, looking as if she were asking for punishment. The teacher hastened to calm Mother Lucius: Mother Lucius, dont be angry, we have something to discuss. Dont make me angry? Cant I get angry as a mother when my son gets beaten up like that? What if my son gets mutted? udio Belles saw that indeed Lucio Carda had received a blow to the face, not as much as Mother Lucio had said, but still a little sorry, I would like to apologize to you and your son for my son. Sorry? Is sorry going to do any good? Whos responsible for my sons face? Mother Lucius wasnt going to let up, it looked like it was going to be a badger. Estre Berrocal pursed her lips, Mother Lucio, the thing is this: my daughter says that her son pulled my daughters clothes first, and my daughter kept refusing, but her son kept ignoring, so my daughter pushed her son, and after that, her son messed with my daughter, and Angelo Herrans guys are good friends with our daughter, so they came to help. Well, you two parents are working together to bully our mother and son, arent you? I didnt mean that, I meant to say that our two children were indeed at fault, but their children were at fault. Mother Lucio exploded like a firebomb, shouting at the top of her voice, How is my son to me? Did he just pull your daughters clothes a few times and want to hit her? Your daughter is made of gold and cant be touched?.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Estre Berrocal, seeing that her opponent was being unreasonable, said, My daughter is not gold, but what your son did was, in a way, an act of sexual aggression, and my daughter was protecting herself, and Angelo Herrn, as a spectator, pulled clothes and even fought with your son, and I see no problem with that. issue. Mother Lucios face instantly turned green: What are you talking about! My son pulled your daughters clothes a few times and thats sexual assault? Youre a funny woman, you talk too much! You dont even blush when you hit someone, but youre putting abel on my son that you dont deserve!. Mother Lucio approached and tried to push Estre Berrocal, who was pregnant, but she seemed to be very strong, and udio Belles got in front of Estre Berrocal and tried to stop Mother Lucio, but Mother Lucio moved away. But Mother Lucio pushed udio Belles away and pushed Estre Berrocal towards him. Mother Lucios hand was so strong that she pushed Estre Berrocal down the stairs Estre Berrocals heart shuddered and she fell into a firm embrace. The expected pain did note and, between several pairs of wide, frightened and nervous eyes, Adn Rouco, who had just arrived, grasped Estre Berrocal securely. Whats going on? Estre Berrocals breath caught in her throat and she was left in a state of shock. Adn Rouco, seeing her in shock, was naturally furious; she was pregnant and if he had not caught her in time to roll down the stairs, the consequences would have been unthinkable. Adn Roucos face grew even colder at the thought. Paulita stared at Mother Lucio, with her little white finger pointing at him, and said: Papa, it was this bad woman who pushed Estre! Adn Rouco reassured Estre Berrocal: Be careful. His hands, however, were still firmly around Estre Berrocals waist, fearing that she might make another mistake. Adam Rouco, who had probably realized what had happened, said, Mother Lucio, would you like to apologize for your sons behavior towards my daughter, and for pushing my wife, six months pregnant, which almost caused an irreparable ident? Mother Lucius saw that the other man had help and that this did not look like a man to be trifled with, You, are working together to intimidate us, mother and son! I will call my husband and tell him toe right now. Adn Rouco was not frightened by the situation and made a face of call, your husband wille and we will settle the ounts together. The professor also feared that the thing was getting out of hand and Adn Rouco, who was a very distinguished man, lowered his sses and said, Mother Lucio, why dont we forget about this , I dont think Lucio has hurt himself. It was Mother Lucio who had pushed Sra. But Mother Lucio, who didnt know Adn Rouco at all, seemed like she wasnt going to give up, and after the phone call, she smugly said, My husband will be right over! Adn Rouco snorted coldly: This, of course, is not going to go away. A shiver was released in the mans cold eyes. Paulita hugged her daddys long legs, blinked her big eyes and murmured in a milky voice, Daddy, Im dizzy. Adn Rouco took his little girl in his arms and touched her milky white forehead with his big hand: Why are you dizzy?. Estre Berrocal exined: Paulita and Angelo have been outdoors all afternoon and may have had a little heat stroke. Adn Roucos gaze was cold and fierce. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat and she silently lit a candle for Mother Lucio. Chapter 464: Why is this man so anxious? When Mother Lucios husband arrived, she immediately burst into tears: Honey, look at our son, how they are harassing him, and they are using our son! Saying that our son raped their daughter, how is our son going to understand this when he is so young!. Mr. Carda was just as overbearing, looking at Adn Rouco and saying, You are the boys father, arent you, your son should apologize for hitting my son like that! Adn Rouco pulled out a business card and handed it to her, his voice indifferent to the extreme: Mywyer will contact youter. What, awyer? Awyer for something so trivial? What is this mans story? Carda frowned, looked at the business card and a sh sh shed before her eyes. On the distinguished card was a name, Adn Rouco, with a row of titles underneath, general manager of the Rouco Group Mr. Cardas face changed and he immediately put a smile on his face and exined to Adn Rouco: President Rouco, the fault is mine because my son didnt know what was going on and bullied your daughter, but it was just a naughty fight between children, dont take it to heart. Paulita hugged Adn Roucos neck and told him with a little pout, Dad, Lucio Carda even cut my hair with the scissors, I told him not to, but he kept cutting it anyway. Lucio Carda immediately replied: I did not! Angelo Herrn dered: Uncle Adn, Pa Rouco is not lying, I saw Lucio Carda with the scissors cutting her hair all the time. Adn Rouco pursed his lips, his face serious and stern: Mr. Carda, its nothing because your son has bullied my daughter, after all, as you said, it was just a fight between children, but your wife is an adult and a moment ago she almost pushed my wife, six months pregnant, down the stairs, and if I hadnt arrived in time, my wife would have been taken to the operating room by ambnce. What do you think is the best way to settle this ount?. Lucios parents were terrified, their faces full of fear, President Rouco, its all my wifes fault, why dont you apologize to Mrs. Rouco? Mrs. Rouco is sorry! Im sorry! Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco, not bothering to continue arguing with them. After all, it was the kindergarten teacher who had not handled the matter well, Lucio Carda had pulled Paulitas clothes and the teacher should have educated her and educated her, but the teacher did not seem to care about what was right or wrong, she just made things easy. Adn Rouco looked softly at Estre Berrocal: What do you want to do?. Estre Berrocal said, A child has to have the education not to hurt people, but also the aura not to be hurt. I hope that in the future you go home and teach your children well and dont always consent that your children pull other girls clothes. Yes, yes, Mrs. Rouco has taught us a lesson, we will definitely go home and teach this brat well! Leaving the nursery, Estre Berrocal said to Adn Rouco: Adn, lets take udio and ngelo home first. Adn Rouco nodded. udio Belles was a bit embarrassed: Ill just take the subway to go home with Angelo. Its okay, its rush hour and its inconvenient for you to take Angelo on the subway.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. udio Belles smiled slightly, unable to refuse Estre Berrocals kind offer, and took his son with him to the car. When they reached the car, the two children were hungry and thirsty after being on their feet all afternoon. In the car there was some bread and milk and Estre Berrocal took it to the children to feed them. While Angelo Herrn was eating, he looked at the luxurious car and sighed: Pa Rouco, how luxurious your car is. Estre Berrocal and udio Belles froze at thisment. Paulita, who had grown up in such a car, didnt understand and asked with a slight frown, Doesnt Uncle Montrelle drive such a car? Angelo Herrn shook his head, My father drives a Volkswagen. Adn Rouco, who was driving in front, raised an eyebrow, since when did Montrelle Herran y the poor? A new pleasure? Angelo Herrn sighed and patted Paulitas small shoulder. Even though we have no money at home, dont worry, Ill study hard and earn money when Im older to buy you a car like that. Estre Berrocal and udio Belles looked at each other and almostughed out loud. When they reached the entrance to the neighborhood, the ck Maybach stopped. udio Belles got out of the car with his son and Adn Rouco rolled down the window and looked at the block. Six stories, probably an old-fashioned neighborhood with no elevator, and Montrelle Herran doesnt live here instead of a vi with a view? In addition, Miss udio seemed to have no idea about Montrelle Herrans family or her background Montrelle Herran, what are you ying at, cheating on your marriage? Adn Rouco looked in the rearview mirror at his wife and daughter, who were delighted in the back seat, while he continued driving. Adn Rouco asked, Paulita, are you still dizzy? Do you want a doctor to see you?. Estre Berrocal was quick to touch Paulitas forehead as well, If you get dizzy, be sure to tell me. Paulita shook her head, Daddy, Estre, Im not dizzy anymore. The little girl looked tired andy down in Estre Berrocals arms, with her little hand touching Estre Berrocals chest, and fell asleep in a few moments. Estre Berrocal pulled a thin nket from one side and gently covered the little one with it. Adn Rouco suddenly asked, Did Mrs. Montrelle go to high school with you? Estre Berrocal was stunned and it took her a few seconds to realize that the Mrs. Montrelle to whom Adn Rouco was referring was udio Belles. Ah, you mean udio, he was my roommate in high school, he was quite close to me, when I met her I didnt think she would also get married so soon. Your roommate, she doesnt seem to know much about her husband. Adam Rouco said meaningfully. Estre Berrocal looked amused at Adn Rouco: Adn, today you look strange. Adam Rouco had never been much given to gossiping about the affairs of others, especially the opposite sex, but today, why was he so curious about udios affairs. Is it appropriate for you to gossip about another woman, in front of me?. Adn Roucoughed lightly, I just thought that friend of yours might have been cheated on by her husband. Huh? Deceived? But I see that Mrs. Montrelle is quite kind to udio. Is it possible that Montrelle Herran is not what he seems? Is it possible that Montrelle Herran is not what he seems? Adn Rouco said nothing about it, but said, But that is between other couples, not between us. But udio was her best friend, and if Montrelle Herran had cheated on her, he would be a good friend. If Montrelle Herran had cheated on her, she, as a good friend, should have warned udio. Adam, have you discovered any secrets of Montrelle Herran? Adn Rouco hooked his thin lips, yes he had discovered a not so little secret, not only was he secretly married, but he was pretending to be poor. Tell your friend, to pay more attention to Montrelle Herran, maybe he will discover something different from Montrelle Herran. Estre Berrocal was confused, but thought to herself, as long as it wasnt an affair. Maybe this Mr. Montrelle had some kind of fetish. When they arrived home, Paulita was still sleeping in Estre Berrocals arms, having been carried by Adn Rouco. After Adn Rouco took Paulita to the childrens room, Estre Berrocal circled the mans waist from behind and asked him quietly, Why did you suddenly go to the nursery today? I got off work early today, so I thought Id stop by the nursery to pick you up with Paulita. She was still feeling the days fears and ran her hand over Estre Berrocals bulging belly. Did she get scared? No, its perfectly calm. Estre Berrocal remembered what Adn Rouco had told her in the car and her watery eyes stared at Adn Rouco. Why do you look at me, madam, as if you were going to eat me? I wouldnt mind satisfying you if you wanted to Adn Rouco bent down and picked up Estre Berrocal, who kicked her feet, Hey, thats not what I meant, I have something to ask you!. What is it, ask, you have a minute. Ah, this man, why is he so cute. Chapter 465: President Montrelle’s daily pretense of poverty At this moment, the sixth-floor kitchen of the old-fashioned block is stripped bare with the smoky sound of grease and smoke. Angelo Herran is lying on the small sofa ying with Lego. The door opens and Montrelle Herran returns, having changed his slippers and carrying hisptop: Honey, Im home. udio Belles puts the dishes in the pan, Howte it is today, but just in time, dinner is about to be served, go wash your hands. Montrelle Herran entered the kitchen and while washing her hands, udio Belles could not resist saying, By the way, honey, it was Estre and her husband who brought us home today, Angelo had an ident at the nursery thanks to Estres husband. Next time we will invite her family for lunch and thank them. Montrelle Herran was stunned and turned to hug her from behind, What happened to Angelo?. Hey, there was a naughty kid in the daycare who kept bullying Paulita and Angelo helped Paulita beat the kid up. Montrelle Herran let out a softugh, Good job, this bad boy. udio Belles red at him: Dont tter him, thats a disguised way of telling him its okay to fight. While he was right to help Paulita, he was wrong to hit someone. He has to change, its toote to raise a violent man afterwards. Not so much. udius Bellesughed and withdrew his big hand, Come on, bring the food for dinner. The table was filled with three dishes, two vegetarian and one meat dish, a tomato and egg soup that seemed full of color and vor. udio Belles gave Montrelle Herran an extra rib: Honey, take a rib, youre tired from work, eat more. Montrelle Herran hooked her thin lips and tasted it, and it did taste good. Honey, I like your cooking better than that of a seven-star hotel chef. udio Belles red at him: As if youve ever eaten the food of a seven-star chef. You need to be a little moreplimentary. Howe youve never eaten? said Montrelle Herran unconsciously. udio Belles was perplexed: When did you go to lunch, howe I didnt know that. Montrelle Herran said with a slight gleam under her dark eyes, I forgot to tell you that yesterday I apanied our boss on a business trip and ate at a seven-star hotel with a client. However, it was not good at all. Montrelle, is yourpany very rich? It sounds like your boss is very generous. We have good benefits for our employees, after all we are a publicly tradedpany. udio Belles nodded and asked no more questions, Montrelle Herran was a man who made her feel safe and trusted everything he said. Angelo Herran nibbled on the ribs in his little hand and said, Dad, Mom, could you eat properly and stop spreading dog food, Im almost full. Montrelle Herran looked at his son: If you are full, stop eating and go to your room to read. Angelo Herran rolled his eyes, Dad, I forgot to tell you that we have to pay for food this month.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Montrelle Herran asked, How much? Three thousand. udio Belles was puzzled: Didnt you just pay the food bill? Why do you have to pay again?. Mom,st months food bill, you left it to the end of the month, people pay it at the beginning of the month, and now its the beginning of the month again. Montrelle Herran frowned a little and looked at udio Belles: Honey, how are you going to charge me if you have no money?. Your sry is only ten thousand a month, that kindergarten Angelo attends is too expensive, you have to pay three thousand a month just for food, you have a car, if you paid all the family expenses, you wouldnt have any money left. Montrelle Herrans heart was warmed by udio Belles concern for him, and he reached out to rub his long hair and said softly, Dont I have any savings? Havent I given you all the cards? I thought I would pay for Angelos meals out of my sry. His sry was not as much as Montrelle Herrans, but it was still six thousand a month. Youre my wife, its only fair that I support you and Angelo. With those words, Montrelle Herran stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling coat rack in the lobby, pulled his money clip out of his suit jacket pocket, picked up a wad of bills and handed it to Angelo Herran. Take it, son. Angelo Herran took the money, Thanks, Dad. The little man counted the bills and found an extra twenty hundred dor bills, Dad, you gave more than that. Take it, havent you always wanted to buy Transformers?. Angelo Herrn stuck his tongue out at her, rolled up the money and stuffed it in his pocket. Dad, Mom, Im done eating, take your time. The little boy ran off angrily to his room. udio Belles sighed, Montrelle, its not a good idea to be so lenient with Angelo, its not a good idea to have so much money in the hands of a child. Montrelle Herran calmed down and said, Angelo is a sensible boy, he wont spend it frivolously, dont worry. udius Belles thought about it, bit his lip and said, Montrelle, Angelos kindergarten is too expensive, although I dont want my son to lose at the starting line, but the school fees are too high, just the food expenses Its just a kindergarten, and when we get to elementary school, the tuition, books and reference materials will be even more expensive. Montrelle, should we talk to Angelo about switching to a regr kindergarten? Angelo Herran, who was hiding behind the bedroom door, listening to his parents, blinked. As much as she wanted to study with Pa Rouco, she could not ask her parents to continue paying so much money just to study with Pa Rouco, given her familys meager means. Both parents work a lot. Goodbye, Pa Rouco. Honey, dont worry about Angelos tuition, Ill pay it. And didnt you say that hes a good friend of Paulita, Adn Roucos daughter? Im afraid the boy will be sad if we suddenly tell him he has to change schools. udio Belles thought so too, on the one hand the reality and on the other the fear of upsetting the child. I thought so too, but you cant put so much pressure on that. Okay, Ill have the money after a few more shifts. udio Belles wrapped his arms around Montrelle Herrans waist and rubbed his face against the mans chest. Honey, Im sorry, before we were married we agreed that I would provide for you, but now you provide for me and my son. Montrelle Herranughed lightly and kissed the little womans forehead, I should have raised you. If I had made more money, you could have stayed home and been a full-time wife and not had to work every day. I dont envy full-time wives, its okay to be tired as long as we are happy together as a family. Montrelle Herran touched her small hand, felt it on his empty ring finger, paused slightly, looked at her and said, Honey, lets go pick out a ring sometime, weve been married for three years and youve never had a wedding band. Its okay, now Angelo is using the money for his studies, a ring can be bought at any time, it would be another expense if we bought it now. Montrelle Herran looked at his little wife, so innocent and sweet, and it made his heart ache. Honey, Id feel guilty if you were so considerate. Montrelle, I really dont care, you dont have to feel indebted to me. Come on, lets go eat. Okay, Ill do the dishes after you eat. Montrelle Herran was in the kitchen washing dishes when her phone rang, caller ID, Jeronimo Orihu. Hello. Assistant Jerome, on the other side, was particrly anxious: Boss, when are youing back to the Herran Group, the president is furious, if you donte back, the president is really going to sting me? Wait a little longer, theres no hurry. Jeronimo Orihu: Youre in no hurry, youre out there having fun, Im going to have problems Boss, take pity on me. Montrelle Herran said with a broken face: Jernimo Orihu, you know that I have never had much sympathy. Jernimo Orihu: Chapter 466: What happens to Mrs. Montrelle when she messes with him is tragic. Jernimo Orihu heard the sound of water running through here and couldnt help but ask: Boss, what are you doing?. Jernimo Orihu actually meant: If you are free, could youe back with the group? Montrelle Herran, holding the phone between her ear and shoulder as she washed the dishes, said in a light voice, Im busy, Im washing the dishes. Jernimo Orihu thought his ears were misced, what, washing dishes? The boss had been living away from home for three years, thought he was working on some big project unbeknownst to everyone in the Herran family, but half the time he was washing dishes. Montrelle Herran happens to wash dishes If there is nothing else, I hang up. Jernimo Orihu was mercilessly hanged by someone who was washing the dishes. Jernimo Orihu looked at the phone screen and really thought about some bullshit, after all this, the BOSS wouldnt have gone to some kind of makeover makeover program, would he? The man who used to keep his hands out of the water and even stayed away from the kitchen is now washing the dishes! The sky Here, Montrelle Herran had just hung up the phone when udio Belles walked into the kitchen, threw his arms around her waist from behind, looked at her with a crooked little face and said, Honey, Ill do it, youve had a long day of work. Youve been working all day too, go rest, Im your man, its only fair that I share your chores. udio Belles blushed a little, what kind of husband she had married, the luckiest thing she had ever done in her life was to marry Montrelle Herran. He was a good worker, a handsome man and helped his wife around the house. Many husbands could not do that. You often hear married women at workining that after a long day at work they have toe home and do the housework, but their husbands just sit on the couch watching TV and reading the cell phone like gentlemen, not even trying to help, let alone share the housework. In fact, sometimes when two people are together, a wife doesnt necessarily want her husband to really help her with the housework, she just wants the man to have the right attitude, rather than thinking that all the housework should be done by the woman. Montrelle Herran, on the other hand, clearly loves her. udius Belles rubbed against her broad back and said with a happy face, You are very kind, husband. Montrelle Herran grabbed her by the wrist with his detergent-soaked hand and pulled her to him, his dark eyes burning as he looked at her, I dont ept verbalpliments. udius Belles blushed and nodded his chin shyly, good. She remembered when she was newly married, when Montrelle Herran had done something for her, she had always said thank you, and Montrelle Herran had always said that she did not ept verbalpliments, udio Belles was still confused and did not understand Montrelle Herrans routine, and only in the evening did he realize that Montrelle Herran was referring to giving back. But why, after three years of marriage and three years of sleeping with her, was he still interested in her? Montrelle Herran, seeing her blushing, looked down and kissed her on the cheek, Well take Ting Chuan to school together in the morning, and Ill drop you off so you dont have to squeeze the subway, huh? Its not convenient, its not in the same direction, its not good if yourete. Good girl, dont reject me.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. The mans tone was a bit sappy, with a touch of domineering and irresistible, and udio Belles couldnt stand it that way. Its okay. udius Belles looked up and arched an eyebrow at him. The next morning, Montrelle Herran took Angelo Herran to school with udio Belles. When they arrived at the nursery, they got out of the car and met Mr. and Mrs. Carda, with whom they had had a problem yesterday. The fact that Mr. and Mrs. Carda had suffered yesterday at the hands of Adn Rouco did not mean that they were afraid of Montrelle Herran and udio Belles, who were impotent. Honey, it was their son who hit our Lucio!. Pueblo Lucio, who unconsciously looked at the car driven by Montrelle Herran, had a sh of contempt and disdain in his eyes. Heh, a VW, a cheaply priced car, a soft touch at first nce. Vidal Carda scoffed, I cant believe your son can afford to go to a foreignnguage kindergarten when your family is so poor, its not easy for you and your wife to save money to send your son to school. But educate your son well, so that he wont go to such an expensive kindergarten and misbehave, that would be wasting your partners effort. udio Belles was exasperated, Montrelle Herran had already dragged his wife behind him, how could she be the one to take the me for such a thing. Montrelle Herran stared at Vidal Carda and said in a cold voice: You dont care if my son bes a man or not, but my son never hits people indiscriminately, my son reasoned with me, but of course, if the other person is unreasonable, he will have to settle it with his fists. You! You mean my son is unreasonable? Montrelle Herran did not bother with him, and her dark eyes scanned the mans badge on his chest, an officer of an institution, Vidal Carda, deputy director. A small assistant principal, so despondent that he had to wear his work badge around his neck when he sent his children to school in the morning. Vidal Carda was remembered. Mrs. Carda looked sideways at udio Belles and said with a flourish, What a man for a man, so poor, so poor that his children are not worthy of a ce in the world, doing all the stealing! udio Belles became furious: What are you talking about?. Its fine to talk about her, but talking about her husband and child is a vition of her boundaries! Angelo Herrn, carrying his small school bag, deliberately fanned the air around him, This old broad stinks of talk! As soon as Mrs. Carda heard that Angelo Herran had called her an old aunt, she was immediately disgusted! Boy, where am I when Im old! Said Angelo Herrn with special glee: You are not oldpared to an old grandmother, but you are too oldpared to a great beauty like my mother, both have had children, but you are blossoming and my mother still looks like a schoolgirl, my mother is just prettier and younger than you, dad, do you think Im right? Montrelle Herran had a dark gleam in his eyes, his thin lips curved into a slight smile, his dark eyes looked somberly at his petite wife and rubbed his sons head, Thats right. Mrs. Carda became furious and stomped her foot, Honey! Look what bullies they are. Poor people like them, why should we bother with them!. After dropping Angelo Herran off at daycare, Montrelle Herran and udio Belles got back in the car. udio Belles looked at the time on his watch, Itste, will you have time to go to work after dropping me off at the office?. Ill make it. Besides, my boss is very nice to me, its okay to be a littlete, it wont affect the perfect attendance award. udio Belles smiled sweetly and looked at her husband with an adoring expression, Youre great, honey. Id be happier if you said that to me in bed. With a hint of mockery in his eyes, the man sneered and udio Belles face burned red. You rascal! Drive or youll be veryte. The white Volkswagen, joined the traffic. As they arrived at the office door, udio Belles smiled and said, Honey, Im going to work, you dont need to pick up Angelo and me after work, you can go home. Montrelle Herran took her little hand, Honey, arent you forgetting something?. udio Belles, red-eared, pressed his soft lips together and lightly kissed Montrelle Herran on the lips, before rushing out of the car and rushing like a man possessed into thepany building. Montrelle Herran looked at the slender figure, brushed her lips with her long fingers and smiled sweetly. He then picked up his cell phone and called Jeronimo Orihu. Go run an errand for me. Say hello to the board of health, there is a man named Vidal Carda, of bad character. Jernimo Orihu froze: Boss, has this Vidal Carda pissed you off? Montrelle Herran looked in the rearview mirror of his car and with one hand straightened the tie that Mrs. Carda had put on him. The man has poor morals and is not fit to lead. Jernimo Orihu over there, out of breath, Mrs. Montrelle? Who is Mrs. Montrelle BOSS is married? Howe I didnt know that? Chapter 467: Too handsome husbands are always missed In kindergarten, Angelo Herran sat with Paulita. Angelo Herrn looked at Paulita for a few moments and finally could not help but say, Pa Rouco, in a few days I may have to change schools. Paulita frowned, looked at him with teary eyes, and asked, Why? Because our family is very poor and its very expensive to go to school here. Angelo Herran spoke with sincerity. Paulita pursed her lips and stared at Angelo Herran, My father has a lot of money, I can ask my father to pay for your school. Angelo Herrns eyes widened and a glint of light crossed his eyes, Really? Paulita nodded with her little chin very seriously, My father loves me very much and Im sure he will help you if I tell him. At first Angelo Herrn thought it was a good idea to stay here to study with Pa Rouco and help ease the burden on his parents, but then he thought, hes a man, so hed be a softie, right? No, no, absolutely not. Forget it, its not a good idea to ask your dad to pay my tuition, Ill just change schools. Paulita, simple and honest, saw Angelo Herrans reluctance and pulled a bag of bear cookies out of her school bag and handed it to him. Well then, this is my parting gift to you. Angelo Herran: No, you havent left yet and you already have a parting gift? Why didnt Pa Rouco convince you when she said she was going to change schools? At least he has fought for her and supported her so much. Hes not sad that hes leaving! Angelo Herran is incredibly frustrated. Suddenly, Angelo Herrn calls Paulita seriously: Pa Rouco. Hmm? Do you like me? Paulitas small frown deepened and her watery eyes looked at him with distrust, before Angelo Herrns nervous and expectant gaze, Paulita shook her head very firmly. I like my father, Estre, grandfather, but I dont like you. Angelo Herrn raised his hand and covered his forehead: Im not talking about that kind of taste, Im talking about Has the famous detective Conan ever seen it? Paulita nodded her little head, Yes, but its just a little scary, there are a lot of murders in it and I have to see it with my father before I dare to watch it. You know Conan and Xian, dont you?. Of course I do, Angelo Herran, dont underestimate me. Angelo Herran got a little excited, since he knew Conan and Xian, he should understand that Conan liked Xian, right? When I say like, its Conan liking Xian, not the kind of liking you have for your mom and dad. Paulita innocently corrected him, Youre wrong, Conan likes Xian because Xian is the sister! Conan is the brother! Angelo Herrn was so downhearted that he had a headache. Why Pa Rouco was so unenlightened, when all the other girls in the ss were beginning to confess to him. Why did it take so long to like someone he liked? But even if it was that kind of taste, didnt she like it? Why dont you like me? Because you always make me angry. Angelo Herran pursed his lips and turned his face away awkwardly for a long moment before speaking slowly, Then Ill try not to bother you in the future. But for the fact that you always help me, I am willing to be your friend. udio Belles had a busy morning at the office and, at lunchtime, his colleagues sat in the canteen chatting about gossip. Have you seen the big pigeon egg that Eugenio Rebor wears on his ring finger?. Sure did, it almost blinded me early in the morning. Whats there to brag about, youre just married to a rich man?. udio Bellesughed as he listened to their jokes and ate his food in silence.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. I saw Eugenio Rebor this morning, the husband of that rich man, he is in such a hurry that he looks like a man of forty or fifty when he is evidently only thirty. Ive met udios husband a few times, hes tall, hes handsome and hes a few blocks ahead of a lot of other male celebrities in show business. udio Belles was surprised when the conversation turned to her, udio Belles froze and said with a modest smile, Its not as exaggerated as you say, my husband is just a morefortable looking guy, not to the extent you say. Indeed, Montrelle Herran is very handsome and has a great air about him, the kind of handsome you can see in a crowd at a nce. But ude Belles didnt want to unt it too much; after all, with such a handsome and considerate husband, it was better to keep it a secret. udio, I still dont know your husband, how handsome he is, show him to all of us. Yes, yes, Im curious. udio Bellesughed and shouted, Stop it, hes actually mediocre, hes just tall, thats why you think hes handsome. Come on, I got a picture of him this morning! If he wasnt handsome, there wouldnt be any handsome men in the world!. The colleagues, in an uproar, want to see the photos. The colleague who had taken Montrelle Herrans photo brought it in, and the women looked at her like hungry wolves, screaming. Wow, udio, you hide it so well, such a handsome husband, and youve kept it from us for so long!. Hmph, udio must be afraid youre going to steal her husband! udio Belles face flushed slightly at the mockery, Its not that exaggerated. It seems that Montrelle Herran, with her looks, is really attractive to women. So where Montrelle Herran worked, did she have a lot of female colleagues who liked her? With this in mind, udio Belles began to feel a sense of crisis. When it was almost time to leave work, udio Belles sent a text message to Montrelle Herran. Honey, you dont need to pick me up after work. Montrelle Herran received the message and quickly replied: The subway is very crowded on Fridays at rush hour, wait for me at work, without running. udio Belles preferred to be on the subway than to be picked up at work by Montrelle Herran and be surrounded by colleagues. But Montrelle Herran had said no, and she dared not disobey him. Whatever decision Montrelle Herran makes, udio Belles supports her unconditionally. udio Belles waited in agony for Montrelle Herran to pick her up, while she was bored on Twitter. On Twitter, she tweeted a dynamic -. What should I do if my husband is too handsome and Im always afraid of being missed by others?. udio Belles, who has few followers on his Weibo ount, usually uses it to review celebrity news, but as soon as he posted this, several strangersmented on it. It is true that if your husband is too handsome, it is easy to miss him. My husband is 57, fair-skinned, you cant say hes handsome, but he has good features, and many single women in hispany like him. It doesnt do any good to keep a husband you may miss and then go off with someone. How can a handsome husband be a bitter, you should be proud and proud, look, such a handsome man, he really married you. udio Belles was amused, the Inte user was quite right. Only when Montrelle Herran arrived at the officeter, he still didnt want his colleagues to see him. Chapter 468: Honey, who is this elf? Honey, Im downstairs,e on down. . When udio Belles received this text message, he packed his suitcase in a jiffy and rushed down to the office. As soon as she left the office, she saw the man standing by her car, patiently waiting for her. udio Belles came running up to him and said with a smile: You dont have to wait outside for me, next time you can wait for me in the car, its hot and you need to be outside. Montrelle Herran put her arm around udio Belles waist and kissed his forehead, unable to resist his desire to love. udio Belles blushed and said shyly, Its in front of the office, get in the car. Montrelle Herran, who knew she was a delicate woman, opened the door for her and put his arm around her to help her into the passenger side of the car. udio Belles looked at the mans erect figure and was stunned for a moment. Sometimes it seemed to him that Montrelle Herran was like the Prince Charming of the TV series, kind, gentlemanly and loving. How could such a wonderful man marry her? To this day, udio Belles feels fortunate to have married Montrelle Herran. So, such a good husband, you must hide. Montrelle, can you stop picking me up from the office in the future? Montrelle Herran was a little startled and, instead of starting the car immediately, he looked at her, Whats wrong? udio Belles didnt want to tell her the truth, so he lied: I was worried you were tired. Besides, gas is expensive and its easier and cheaper for me to take the subway, and theres no traffic. Montrelle Herran took udio Belles by the shoulders and kissed the tip of his nose again, saying in a muffled voice, Im more worried about you being tired than the cost of gasoline. Ah what to do, his heart, again, began to beat violently and wildly. Montrelle Herran always had a way of tempting her like an eighteen-year-old girl about to taste love for the first time. Get driving, we have to pick up Angelo. When they arrived at the entrance to the nursery, Montrelle Herran and the others had just arrived, as had Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal. The two families greeted each other, picked up the children and went their separate ways. When they parted, Angelo Herrn still looked at Paulita with nostalgia and said: Pa Rouco, go home and take a good look at Conan the famous detective, you havent quite made it. Paulita growled softly, You didnt get it, I got it all! I know who the murderer is. Angelo Herrn could not cope with her and said helplessly: Okay, okay, okay, youre right about everything. Paulita got into the car and leaned against Estre Berrocal and said, Estre, today ngelo Herrn asked me if I liked him and seemed annoyed when I told him I didnt like him. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but chuckle slightly and reached up to scratch the tip of the little boys nose. Our Paulita has broken some kids heart. But why should Angelo Herrn be sad, I only like dad, Estre, grandpa, its not that Im lying. Paulita, what you like about mom, dad and grandpa is not the same as what Angelo Herrn says he likes. Paulita was too young to understand, and Estre Berrocal told her: Youll understandter, when youre older. Adn Rouco looked in the rearview mirror at mother and daughter and said, Paulita, were not going home for a while, first were going to go to maternal yoga with Estre. Do I have to practice with you guys too?. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, You can practice or not, you can sit and watch. When they arrived at the pregnancy yoga studio, many people looked at the family with envy. Estre, how lucky you are to be pregnant with your second child and to have your husband and daughter practicing yoga with you!. Yes, if it were me, Id be happy having three more children!. Estre Berrocals lips curved slightly, her face full of happiness. Here, Montrelle Herran and udio Belles picked up their son and arrived home. It was early summer and in the Holy City it was quite hot. They lived on a sixth floor in an old neighborhood, and the setting sun was particrly strong, so the house had a bit of an air bed that could not be dispersed. Angelo Herran was waving his little hand and fanning the air, Montrelle Herran was working on his y and udio Belles had pulled the stand fan out of the corner, dusted it off a bit and plugged it in, but the fan wouldnt turn. Honey, it looks like the electric fan is broken. Montrelle Herran stopped what he was doing and walked over, fiddled with it a couple of times and removed the starter motor from the back of the fan. udio Belles watched as he gave it a couple of random touch-ups with his tools, put it back in, and the fan spun again. Honey, youre so smart. udius Belles looked at him admiringly and gave him a kiss on the cheek. Im going to make dinner. Angelo Herran covered his eyes with both hands, Mom and Dad, have you considered that there is a minor sitting here? Montrelle Herran growled softly, Just you, a child. Well, how can I not be a child. By the way, Dad, Pa Rouco told me today that Uncle Adam will pay for my education if I want, what do you think, so I wont have to work so hard to earn money for my studies? Montrelle Herran was a bit confused that his son, Montrelle Herran, had been reduced to asking someone to pay for his education. When udio Belles heard this, his first reaction was to refuse: Thats not right, even if President Rouco is rich, its still his hard-earned money, besides, we are not poor, we both have stable and good jobs. Montrelle Herran smacked Angelo Herran upside the head, Dont even think about that, I dont want you to change schools. Angelo Herran took it for granted, Dad, really?. Nonsense, youre a little boy, cant I afford to feed you?. Angelo Herrn spun in a circle of happiness, yes, he and Pa Rouco could go back to school together! After the family had dinner, Angelo Herrn went to watch cartoons. Montrelle Herran was at theputer working on her work when udio Belles cut her a piece of fruit. Honey, eat some fruit before you work. You feed me. udius Belles ears blushed, Damn, dont you have hands?. Im working, where are my hands. Montrelle Herrans hands, in fact, did not leave the keyboard.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. udio Belles pricks a piece of melon with his fork and brings it to Montrelle Herrans mouth, who opens it and eats it. Montrelle Herrans cell phone, which is next to hisputer, suddenly rings and he receives a WhatsApp message. udio Belles sees it and alerts: Honey, theres someone on WhatsApp for you. Montrelle Herran picked up his phone, opened WhatsApp and when he did, he saw a message from a person with the nickname Duende. Mr. Montrelle, I am especially free tonight, why dont you and I have dinner tonight? Montrelle Herran: udius Belles immediately became angry: Honey, who is this elf?. Is Montrelle Herran having an affair? A rtionship? Montrelle Herran was slightly stunned and hastened to exin, I think shes a colleague from thepany, but I didnt notice the elf, her nickname is simply duende. But the elf asked you to join her for dinner tonight, why would she invite you to dinner if the rtionship is not usually good?. And calling her so intimately, calling her Mr. Montrelle. udio Belles bit his lip and bit his tongue a little. Chapter 469: Wives are made to be loved! Before Montrelle Herran could begin to exin himself, the WhatsApp rang again, still with a message from the elf. Mr. MontrelleMr. Montrelle, are you there? Its raining on my side, can youe pick me up? Montrelle Herran: udius Belles looked out the window at the bright, clear sky, Its raining, ask him, in which district is it raining? Montrelle Herran handed the phone to udio Belles, stood up and wrapped his arms around his wifes soft waist, smiling softly, Honey, why dont you go back to her yourself? udio Belles puffed out his little face, unhappy, Montrelle Herran! Im in, wife. Who the hell is she! udius Belles red at him. Montrelle Herran said amused: Honey, the truth is that I dont know her, maybe she was a co-worker, but the truth is that I dont remember. udius Belles looked at him listlessly, Really? Yourpany, are there a lot of pretty girls courting you?. Montrelle Herran looked at her with jealousy and became good-humored for no reason, Indeed there are many pretty girls courting me. Montrelle Herran! said udio Belles, on the verge of tears. Montrelle Herran was quick to reassure him, But I dont even remember what they look like. udio Belles picked up his phone and called the elf: I cant have dinner with you tonight, I have to go home to cook for my wife.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Montrelle Herrans thin lips curved as she saw what she had sent back, Honey, Ill cook for you tomorrow if you want. Will you make it edible? Montrelle Herran looked down and kissed his forehead, Why wouldnt my cooking be edible, Ill show you tomorrow. udio Belles lips twisted in a much better mood when the elf sent another message that way. Mr. Montrelle, I feel your wife is being spoiled by you, I really feel sorry for you, working during the day and cooking for your wife at night. udio Belles nced at the message and angrily returned the phone to Montrelle Herrans hand: Im going to watch TV! You can talk to the goblin yourself. Montrelle Herran was stunned to see that the little woman had stormed off into the living room. She looked at the contents of her phone and, while holding it, grabbed her long legs and chased him into the living room. Her son was in his nursery, the lights in the living room had been turned off, the light was dim and the little woman was sitting cross-legged on the couch, watching the TV in front of her. Montrelle Herran walked over and sat down next to him, picked up a package of potato chips from the small table and asked, Do you want some? udio Belles pulled his hand away with a tingle, No. Montrelle Herran forked another piece of fruit, You want a fruit then? I dont eat. Still angry. Montrelle Herran picked up her phone and sat down next to him, returning the elfs message. The leprechauns message came back, Mr. Montrelle, your wife iszy, if it were me I would have made dinner and waited for her toe home. Montrelle Herran, who hates this kind of chewing girls, replied, I pamper my own wife, its none of your business. The words in response were quite insensitive and cold. The goblin added, I feel sorry for you Mr. Montrelle, Mr. Montrelle you are so nice, handsome and good at your job, you should take a wife who is considerate of you. I dont want her to cook and do theundry, I married her to spend my life with her, whats wrong with cooking for her? replied Montrelle Herran matter-of-factly. The goblin there was even more aggravated: Mr. Montrelle, if I had met you before, I would have envied your wife. Montrelle Herran became impatient and replied: What is there to envy, even if I had met you before, we would never have met. The goblin sent a question mark. Montrelle Herran: Not that youre my type. udio Belles, who was sitting to the side watching TV, was not in the mood to watch TV and kept looking at Montrelle Herran out of the corner of his eye. The damn thing, who kept saying he didnt know the goblin, didnt know him, and yet he spoke with such intensity and so much heat that he didnt even look up! udio Belles suddenly called out to him, Montrelle Herran!. Only then did Montrelle Herran look up, his eyes staring at her with a deep, dark stare, What is it, wife? udio Belles took the phone out of her hand: Dont talk to the goblins anymore!. udio Belles is always gentle and meek, rarely has such a domineering side, which Montrelle Herran liked, Dont you want to see what I talk about with the elf? I dont want to see! udio Belles tossed his phone aside, not disturbing his eyes. Montrelle Herran moved closer and wrapped hisrge hands around her soft waist, his chin pressed against her shoulder, his voice a little muffled, You really dont want to see? udio Belles froze for half a day, but finally he couldnt resist, picked up the phone and looked at it. I wanted to see what Montrelle Herran had been talking about with that elf! But as he watched, udius Belles sulky face gradually turned red, and then his ears grew hot. Montrelle Herran said that wives are made to be loved. Montrelle Herran said: Whats wrong with cooking a meal for your wife? Montrelle Herran also said that he spoiled his wife. It seemed that he had really misunderstood Montrelle Herran. Montrelle Herran looked at the corners of his eyes, the gradual emergence of a smile, said with a slight smirk, Youre not angry? udio Belles returned the phone with some trepidation, Can you stop adding female colleagues in the future? Montrelle Herran looked at the phone, frowned slightly and said, I dont know how this was added, but if you dont like it, I wont add it anymore. udio Belles arched his eyebrows and threw his arms around Montrelle Herrans neck, Thats very kind of you, husband. Montrelle Herran pulled the elf directly into a hug. udio Belles again asked worriedly, Would it be bad for you to faint your colleague like that?. The man raised an eyebrow and said, Youre bothering me, Im turning it ck, whats the problem?. No problem. udius Belles lifted her face, threw his arms around her neck and kissed her on her beautiful cheek, How can you be so kind, my dear? Montrelle Herrans dark eyes bore into his with a loving smile, You know Im good now? Tell me, how can you repay me? Ah The man, already pinned her down on the couch. udio Belles cheeks heated up: What if Angelo runs out Well The lips, already seized the man. Montrelle Herran was already impatient to light a fire in her body, uncontroble in her love After a vigorous workout, udio Belles was taken by Montrelle Herran to the bathroom and they showered together. After the shower, hey on the bed, the womans small hands intertwined with the mansrge, slender ones. udio Belles touched his empty ring finger and thought that perhaps Montrelle Herran had been right in suggesting the purchase of a wedding ring. With an alliance, perhaps the girls in hispany would turn their backs on him. Tomorrow Saturday then she asked Estre to go shopping with her in the afternoon and help her pick it out. Montrelle Herran kissed the tip of his nose down, Whats on your mind? I guess I wasnt working long enough for you to get lost in your thoughts, was I?. udio Belles cheeks had a beautiful, healthy blush, Nothing, I was just thinking, Montrelle Herran, weve been married for three years and I havent seen the rest of your family. Montrelle Herrans eyes shed, Arent you and Angelo my family? I mean, dont you have more family than Angelo and I? I always felt like I didnt know you, even though weve been married a long time, I know youve been good to me, but I still want to know more about you, honestly, is there anything youre not telling me? Montrelle Herran reached out and sped her hand in his arms, hisrge hand pressed against the back of her head and kissed the center of her hair, If there were, would you forgive me? udius Belles sullenly muttered, It depends on what happened, if it was an affair, I would divorce you. Montrelle Herranughed lightly and pecked him on the lips, I dont have the strength to find an affair. So what else is going on? Does saving private money secretly count? Would it scare his little wife if she found out that he had secretly saved such arge amount of private money? However, she should be d if he turns out to be the president of the Herran Group, after all, with the money, she no longer has to worry about Angelos school fees. Chapter 470: The nagging Mr. Adam La Vi Rouco, lunch table. Paulita takes a few bites of her food, goes to y for a while, the bowl of rice is almost cold, Adn Rouco does not resist to educate her a little, Paulita then grabs Estre Berrocals hand in a sign of pity, hides behind Estre Berrocal and looks at Adn Rouco with big, sensual and tearful eyes. Estre Berrocal, who was naturally the everyday peacemaker, pulls Paulita back into the childs chair: Eat, if you dont, Paulita wont grow anymore, and if you dont grow anymore, Angelo Herrn will call you a dwarf, does Paulita want Angelo Herrn to call her dwarf all the time? Does Paulita want Angelo Herrn to call her dwarf all the time?. As soon as the little girl heard this, she immediately grabbed her childrens chopsticks and yelled at her rice bowl, I dont want to be a dwarf. Slow down. Estre Berrocal gave her daughter a piece of pork rib. The man sitting opposite frowned slightly, Wheres mine?. This man, how old is he to ask for a piece of food? Estre Berrocal gave him a nk stare, but gave him a piece of rib anyway, joking, Here, great friend Adn Rouco, a big piece of rib for you. Dad is very childish. The family sat happily at the table, the old man had escaped on a trip with his senior group and Dante had been picked up by Olivia Montes, leaving the family alone, apart from the maids, on the inevitably cold Saturday. Estre Berrocal asked, By the way, when is dading home?. I just called and asked, he seems to be having a good time, so I guess he wont be back until next week. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Its good that the older ones get out more, he gets bored when Paulita is at school and theres no one to y with. Adn Rouco smiled at his concern for the elderly man: You are very worried about him, arent you? Of course, hes our father. Our father. The name made Adn Rouco very happy. Estre Berrocals phone rings, its a WhatsApp from udio Belles, she opens it, udio has asked me to go shopping with her this afternoon. Paulita smiles, Then Estre wont get to y with me!. Estre Berrocal wanted to say no to udio Belles, but he sent another message saying that he needed her as an advisor for something. Estre Berrocal was too embarrassed to say no, after all, she was very close friends with udio Belles, so Estre Berrocal cajoled Paulita and said, Ille back tonight and y with you, okay? Paulita frowned and said, Estre, you have to go home soon!. Okay. After lunch, Paulita was tucked in by Felipa for her nap, and Estre Berrocal was about to slip away when Adn Rouco called her. What about sneaking around and being a thief?. Arent I afraid Ill wake up Paulita and shell bother me to y again?. Adn Rouco looked at the bright afternoon sun, it wasnt too cold outside, Ill walk you out. No, seriously, Ill take a cab there. Adam Rouco approached her, pursing his thin lips and saying with utmost seriousness, Who is responsible if you pass out from heat stroke halfway through? He could not be convinced. Once in the car, Adn Rouco bent down to help her with the seat belt. Estre Berrocal looked at the side of his handsome face and said, Im going to be with udio for a while, Ill be back soon. The man replied indifferently, Dont take too long, youre pregnant, get plenty of rest and dont drink messy drinks orttes here. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but burst outughing at his instructions, Why are you bing an old woman too?. Adam Roucos gaze rested softly on her bulging belly, hisrge hand caressed it gently, dropping the words lightly, I can afford to lose everything but you and the baby. Estre Berrocal was struck by the suddenness of the words, but her heart was beating much faster. It was over, he hadnt had anything to drink, and yet he felt his blood sugar rise. Adn Rouco dropped her off in front of the shopping center where she had arranged to meet udio Belles, and after Estre Berrocal unbuckled her seat belt, he said to her with a frown and a smile, Ill leave you then, drive carefully home. Call me when Im almost done and Ille get you. Okay. On Saturday, the mall was quite busy. Estre Berrocal was waiting for udio Belles, who took her by the arm and said with a smile, Its an important Saturday and you have been invited out, President Rouco is not angry, is he?. No, hes very supportive of me making friends, because I dont have many, and since I got married early, I dont have many friends to go around. Adn Rouco is doing a good job, as some men are very reluctant for their wives to have a private space to make friends, thinking that they should be at home all day with the children, cooking, doing theundry and not even have the right to meet their friends from time to time. But Adn Rouco has said that he is in favor of having more friends, but only if they are good people. President Rouco is also too reasonable. By the way, what did you call me for advice on? Are you going to buy something big? udio Belles blushed slightly as he walked to the jewelry counter with Estre Berrocal on his arm. Ive been married to Montrelle Herran for three years, but I never got married, and it was too rushed to get the license in the first ce, so I never bought a wedding ring, and suddenly I wanted to surprise her with a pair of wedding rings. Estre Berrocal had already been there and said, But do you have an approximate figure for the thickness of Montrelle Herrans fingers? I measured it secretlyst night while I was sleeping. Ingenious. The two men went to the counter and chose their pair of rings. After looking at them for half a day, they were either too expensive for the price or the style was not very good. Finally, udio Belles bought a pair of moderately priced rings. After paying for them, udius Belles looked at his purchase, smiled, rubbed his neck and said, Star, am I being too stingy? My coworkers say that women who are too stingy with themselves will be abandoned by their husbands. Those are all sophists, Montrelle Herran is so good to you and loves you so much, you save money to supplement your family, those who understand will only love you more. udio Belles nodded, thinking Estre Berrocal was right, Thank you for being my advisor today, shall I buy you dinner? Earlier, udio had said that Montrelle Herran was an ordinary programmer, and although her sry was not bad, it was not too much, so she was not as well off financially as Adn Rouco. You spent a lot of money today on a ring, how can I let you buy me dinner? Paulita is waiting for me to get home to y with her, youre going to cook for Angelo too, arent you?. Yes, lets go over there and look at more clothes then.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Okay. Estre Berrocal had been shopping with udio Belles for an hour or so, and when she saw that it was almost four oclock, it was gettingte, she called Adn Rouco. Who knew the man would say, Okay,e on out, Ill be right in front of the mall. Estre Berrocal froze, how had this man arrived so fast, in a flying car? After separating from udio Belles, Estre Berrocal saw the familiar car as soon as she arrived in front of the shopping center, approached it, opened the door and sat in it, then asked curiously, How did you get here so fast? Adam Rouco had note out at all, and after a brief nce at the car, the man began lightly, I slept in the car, and you called. So, had he been sitting in the car waiting for her? Estre Berrocals lips curved slightly as a slight sweetness crept into her heart. Adn Rouco again asked nonchntly, No shopping?. I didnt see anything today, udio bought some wedding rings and then he saw a dress, but it was too expensive and udio didnt buy it. Listening to Estre Berrocal recite, Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow. Montrelle Herrans wife, who could not buy a dress, was a whole story. Chapter 471: I hear your wife can’t afford a dress Over here, udio Belles had also returned home. He had just arrived home and, after changing his slippers in the foyer, he carried the paper bag he had bought as a gift on his back, peeking out of his body first to look around the room. Montrelle Herran and Angelo Herran were in the living room, Montrelle Herran working on hisptop and Angelo Herran sitting next to him ying with Lego. Im back. udio Belles put the paper bag directly into his bucket bag. Montrelle Herran looked up, stood up and walked over to him and asked, Well, did you go out shopping today and buy anything? No, I didnt see anything. Montrelle Herran knew the little woman would say that, udio Belles had been very frugal since she had been with him and rarely went clothes shopping, she always said she had enough clothes to wear, not to mention jewelry and nes, sometimes Montrelle Herran really meant, dont save her money. Montrelle Herran touched his arm, Are you tired? Its five oclock, sit down and rest for a while while I go get dinner ready. udius Belles was stunned and took him by the arm: Im not tired, Ill make dinner. Montrelle Herran reached up and rubbed his hair, smiling slightly, Didnt I sayst night that I would cook for you today? So much for being true to your word? I thought he was jokingst night when he said he would cook today, but I didnt think the man was serious. Of course. udio Belles didnt stop him, after three years of marriage, Montrelle Herran didnt really seem to cook, he just gave him a hand, the most he did was wash the dishes after dinner. Angelo Herran usually scrubbed the bathroom. When Montrelle Herran said he was going to cook, udio Belles didnt have to be aplete cker, and when he joined him in the kitchen, Montrelle Herran rolled up his shirt sleeves, revealing a smooth, muscr little arm. I know you think its unattractive to wear an apron, but be considerate, its hard to doundry if you dont wear one Montrelle Herran turned around, eyes alight on his little wife who had her face turned down to help him tie the apron, and the corner of her mouth ticked, Good. With her apron on, Montrelle Herran stood at the sink and washed the vegetables, which she quickly began chopping. udius Belles, standing to the side but unable to intervene, asks her, Honey, do you want me to help you? He really wondered if Montrelle Herran knew how to cook. Instead, Montrelle Herran instructed her, I havent picked up the clothes from the balcony yet, so go pick them up without me. Good. Montrelle Herran looked at the time and said, Dinner will be ready in forty minutes, sharp. udio Belles couldnt help but smile, Is my husband that good?. Thats a must. Forty minutester, three tes and soup were brought to the table. The colors and vors were so good that they looked appetizing, but I didnt know how it really tasted .. udio Belles and Angelo Herran looked at the food on the table, their eyes sparkling. Angelo Herran looked at the food and said, Dad, why do I feel like youre a better cook than Mom? Try it. Montrelle Herran seemed to have no fear of fire. udio Belles and Angelo Herran set off. Angelo Herran says excitedly, Dad, youre so good! Its very good! Angelo Herran, who has never been a big fan of green vegetables, ate a lot of them tonight. udius Belles nodded his head as he ate, Honey, your cooking is so good, so much better than mine!. Naturally, Montrelle Herran was especially pleased to beplimented by his wife and son. So what, whats my reward? udio Belles said, Honey, youre such a good cook, why dont I leave the cooking to you from now on! Montrelle Herran: Well, Mrs. Montrelle has already learned the scam routine. But, seeing that she liked it so much, it was not impossible to cook for her every day from now on. Tonights dinner was eaten clean. After the meal, udio Belles did the dishes. After washing the dishes, udio Belles saw Montrelle Herran sitting at her desk in the bedroom, working on herputer. udio Belles wipes his hands and takes out the paper bag from his purse, from which he removes a small, delicate box. He takes it carefully in his hand and cautiously enters the bedroom. He ran up and threw his arms around Montrelle Herrans neck from behind. Montrelle Herran raised arge hand and grabbed his wrist, Whats wrong?. Honey, I have a big purchase today. Montrelle Herran raised his eyebrows slightly, intrigued, A big purchase? Whats a big purchase? It cost a little over ten thousand dors, it hurts. As long as you like it, as for the money, my husband will try to earn it for you. Montrelle Herran pulled the little woman in his arms and sat her down, udio Belles sat on herp and took out the little box he had in his hand and handed it to her, Knock, knock, knock. . You should open it, Ive been choosing it for years and Ive asked Estre to be my advisor. Montrelle Herran looked at the small box in his hand and probably guessed what it was, but he still couldnt contain his excitement. The man smiled as he opened the wedding band box and inside were a pair of simple wedding bands, a pair of rings that were not that extravagant but looked quite exquisite and, most importantly, had been carefully chosen by her. Well? Do you like it? Montrelle Herran smiled slightly and held out her hand, I like everything you bought, put them on me. udio Belles took the mans ring out of the box and slipped it on Montrelle Herrans slender ring finger, which was the perfect size. Montrelle Herran was a little surprised: Youve chosen the right size. Of course, I measured itst night while you were sleeping. Montrelle Herran took the ring out of the box, took udio Belles small hand and put it on his ring finger as well. Fingers interlocked, udius Belles looked at the two hands with the ring on and arched his eyebrows, That should keep too many girls from bothering you in the future. With this marriedbel, the butterflies will finally stay away from Montrelle Herran. Montrelle Herrans dark eyes bore into her pretty face, Honey, as much as I like you spending money on me and buying me such an expensive gift, it should be a man doing something like buying a wedding ring. I just wanted to surprise you, I hadnt thought that far ahead. Besides, after the wedding, you gave me all your sry cards, and today I used your card to swipe it. Its okay.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. But Montrelle Herran had prepared a wedding ring worthy enough for Mrs. Montrelle, and she would have to tie the knot once again. Montrelle Herran raised his hand to close theputer and udio Belles froze: Dont you work?. Montrelle Herran picked her up and carried her to bed, I had to reward Mrs. Montrelle for the surprise she gave me today. Well This man, was he going to reward her? Hes obviously going to treat himself! After making love and udio Belles fell asleep, Montrelle Herrans phone rang and it was a WhatsApp message from Adn Rouco. I heard that your wife cant afford a dress. Its hard being your wife and having to perform with you. Montrelle Herran: The flirtatious mood is clear in the words of Adn Rouco. Montrelle Herran looks at the little woman in her arms. Mrs. Montrelle is shopping today and has seen a dress she cant afford. He, as a husband, seemed to have been wronged by her for a long time in this regard. Chapter 472: How did you marry a poor man? The next morning, during breakfast, udio Belles receives an invitation to a party for his high school ssmates, organized by the ss president, today at noon. udio Belles doesnt know her high school ssmates at all and didnt want to go, but someone in the group had called her. udio Belles was eating his bun when he clicked on the WhatsApp group to check his messages. A guy who likes to watch drama had messaged him and said, udio Belles is eithering or hes not. It was a big joke in ss. In the background, another person said: Yes, I remember him very well. Now that Ritchie Ord?ez and Fresco Varas are married, I wonder what happened to udio Belles. It was as if he thought udio Belles had an old me for Ritchie Ordonez, much to udio Belles mortification. She was too young to know what it was like to be in love, it was just a childhood moment, but now that she was married and had someone she liked, who would remember if these people hadnt mentioned Ritchie Ordonez. udio Belles bit into his bun with indignation and a twinge of irritation. Montrelle Herran took a sip of his porridge and looked at his young wife, sitting across from him, eyes on her phone, mood a little subdued, and frowned slightly, What are you looking at? Oh nothing, a bunch of high school friends, yo-ho for a lunchtime reunion.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Montrelle Herran thought he wanted to go and asked, What time is noon, shall I drop you off? Huh? I dont know if Im going or not, the truth is I dont keep in touch with my high school friends anymore. udio Belles had just finished speaking when his eyes fell back on the WhatsApp group of his high school friends. One of them jumped up and said, Come on, guys, udio is married and her husband is quite handsome. The other one was much better looking than Ritchie Ordonez. The corner of udio Belles mouth turned up; anyone can have vanity, and a womans corresponds to his. He was, her Montrelle Herran, much better looking than Ritchie Ordonez, not even in the same league, so how could she still be so foolish as to think of that Ritchie Ordonez. Where Montrelle Herran was standing caught his attention. Montrelle Herran raised an eyebrow, something was wrong with Mrs. Ord?ez. Mrs. Montrelle? Huh? udio Belles came to his senses. What are you thinking, the porridge is getting cold, drink it. Only then did udio Belles pick up the bowl of porridge and take a small sip, and after a few sips, the WhatsApp group went off again. You guys need to stop pulling udio all the time, hes making people ashamed toe forward. udio Belles almost choked on his porridge and coughed violently twice, choking on his little face. Montrelle Herran walked up, patted him on the back and frowned, What are you doing? udius Belles slowed down, licked his lips and said, Honey, I may be going to a ss reunion at noon. The more she didnt show up, the more these high school friends thought she was running away from Ritchie Ordonez, that she still had feelings for him. But, at the time, she was just a fling, she meant nothing to Ritchie Ordonez. Besides, so much time has passed that it has be the blood of flies on a white wall of youth, so whats left to think about. Montrelle Herran nodded, unsurprised, Yes, Ill go with you. udio Belles gave a hug to Montrelle Herrans long waist, Yes, thank you husband. Angelo Herran pecked at the rice in the childrens bowl and asked curiously with two big eyes, Mom, is there anything good to eat at the ss reunion? Would you mind bringing a stripling? On second thought, udio Belles thought it would be nice to bring his son, just in time to tell those who didnt understand that he still liked Ritchie Ordonez, who was three years old. Son, would you like to go with your mother? Yes! Mom, you take me and Ill take care of paying you back. udio Belles couldnt help butugh, Honey, is it okay if I take Angelo out to lunch and you eat alone? Montrelle Herran didnt mind: You go ahead, Ill prepare something at home, I have work to do this afternoon. Good. Montrelle Herran left udio Belles and his son at the door of the Hilton Hotel. As they said goodbye, another Mercedes S-ss AMG arrived at the door of the Hilton Hotel, in stark contrast to Montrelle Herrans Volkswagen. The doorman at the entrance of the Hilton Hotel approached the Montrelle Herran family and said, Sir, move your car out of the way, we do not allow parking here. Montrelle Herran was not surprised, much less impressed, but udio Belles, who was experiencing it for the first time, was naturally outraged. But why is that Mercedes allowed to park here?. Besides, they had not said they would not leave, Montrelle Herran had just left them, they had a few words, Montrelle Herran left again, no more than a minute had passed, and the goalkeeper was rushing them. The doorman in the ck suitughed dismissively, The owner of the car is a VIP at the Hilton Hotel. udio Belles: Ah, so what was being looked at was the price of the car. Over there, that Mercedes S-ss came down with none other than Ritchie Ord?ez and his wife. Although it had been years since he had seen them, udio Belles recognized at first nce Ritchie Ordonez, who seemed to have grown up, only richer. The woman holding Ritchie Ordonezs arm, his wife and udio Belles ssmate, Fresco Varas, was dressed in a floor-length dress, as grandiose as could be, not as if she hade to a ss reunion, but as if she hade to a charity g. udio Belles did not want to greet them, so he turned his back on them. But Fresco Varas had already spotted her with a keen eye and, a short distance away, waved his arm to greet her, Isnt that udio Belles? Ritchie Ordonezs eyes turned to her and she was slightly stunned to see that, after all these years, udio Belles had be more and more handsome. udio Belles did not hide the fact that they had met, so he took Montrelle Herrans arm. Its been a long timeing. Montrelle Herran looked at her with dark, slightly downcast eyes, Your ssmate?. udio Belles nodded, Yes. Fresco Varas approached modestly with Ritchie Ordonez on his arm, smiled, looked at Montrelle Herrans small, beat-up car and said, Its been a long time, I didnt think youd be here today, I thought you wouldnte. After all, hes an old friend from school, its been a long time, so of course I wanted toe and meet him. Fresco Varas said with a gleam of amusement in his eyes, udio, who is it? Youre not introducing me either? udio Belles was especially generous: This is my husband, Montrelle Herran, and this is my son, Angelo, call him aunt and uncle. Angelo Herran dutifully called out to Ritchie Ord?ez and Fresco Varas: Tio, ta, h. The doorman again urged Montrelle Herran: This gentleman, please move your car as soon as possible. udio Belles, not wanting to make a scene, said to Montrelle Herran: Honey,e back first, dont you have work to do?. Montrelle Herran nodded and said, Call me after dinner, Ill pick you up. Okay. When Montrelle Herran left in the Ranger, Fresco Varas said with a look of pity on his face, udio, you are pretty, but why have you found a man so unmotivated? It is true that if a man is not motivated at all, he will soon be meaningless. Ritchie Ordonez interjected, Yes, udio, you are so well-endowed, why did you find such an ipetent man? The other party, out of sheer politeness, came close to calling Montrelle Herran a loser. udio Belles was furious, but she did not move, smiled slightly, put her arm around Angelo Herran and said My husband is not as rich as others, but my husband, when he has 10. 000 in sry, gives me 10. 000 to spend, and we are very close, we have a lovely son, and I love my life now. I love my life now. Dont worry about it. Chapter 473: President Montrelle picks up his wife in a Rolls-Royce Phantom Once udio Belles entered the private room with Angelo Herran, the table was full of people, staring at them. When he was in high school, udio Belles belonged to an average family, and because he spent his youth running around in the sun, his skin was not as milky white as it is now. Now, especially in the three years of his marriage to Montrelle Herran, who has taken good care of her, she is not only improving after the birth of her children, but also getting better and better. This is probably what love is all about. Many of his ssmates in elementary school made fun of him. udio is getting more and more handsome! udio, is this your son? He doesnt look so young. udio Belles introduces him with a slight smile: This is my son Angelo Herran, who is three years old. Three years? Did you get married early? udio Belles doesnt hide: Yes, as soon as I graduated from college, I got married. Shortly after taking his seat, Fresco Varas entered with Ritchie Ord?ez on his arm, dressed to the nines, attracting a crowd. One person scoffed, Fresco carries too much luxury!. Fresco Varas looks more and more like a noblewoman!. Fresco Varas, looking proud and chin high, looked at Ritchie Ordonez next to him and boasted, Thats all thanks to my husband, Mr. Ritchie, who made me marry a good husband.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. udio Belles had a shudder, the ss reunion was just as Estre had said, apetition party. Once seated, udio Belles didnt say much as he ate, busying himself with Angelo Herrans food. Angelo Herran blurted out, Mom, I want to eat meat. Then eat some vegetables too, otherwise you wont get the right bnce. It was a simple conversation, but to the ears of those who wanted to hear it, it took on a different tone. Fresco Varas joked: udio, the children need to eat something nutritious, dont you eat a lot of meat at home? Its not good for the kids to be too thin. Our Ritchie Ord?ez is going to be serving uster, were not going to be able to eat all these dishes, so you can pack them up. With thisment, the diners were more or less informed that the man udio Belles was married to was of average means, otherwise Fresco Varas would not have dared to speak like that. udio Belles smiled, No, if you are treating yourselves, you can pack your own bags and go back. Dont be polite, were old school friends, we know each other, youre having a hard time and were not helping you, its just some food, its not worth much, you can repackage it and eat it for days, youll save a lot of money on meals. udio Belles pursed his lips and smiled more meaningfully, Its a shame to throw them away, but my husband has a cleanliness problem, he cant eat food with other peoples saliva on it. Fresco Varas gagged, blushed a little and muttered, How bad is he, and hes a neat freak. Hmph. udio Belles ignored her, and Angelo Herrn, sitting to the side, tugged on udio Belles sleeve, winked and said, Mom, Im full, I want to y some games on your phone. Oh. udio Belles passed the phone to his son and Angelo Herran jumped down from the table, picked it up and ran to curl up on the couch in the private living room. As soon as Angelo Herrn had his phone, he found his fathers WhatsApp and sent him a message. Montrelle Herran, who had just arrived home, received a WhatsApp message from udio. By clicking on it. Dad, moms ssmates keep spitting on you for being a wimp, youre poor and you ask mom to pack your leftovers home, mom is super humiliated. Montrelle Herran: Is he a loser? Is he poor? Montrelle Herran has lived more than thirty years and no one has ever said that about him. After all, who, in general, would be in a position to call you a loser or poor? Buttely, it seems, there are always those who dont know any better, who continue to challenge their limits. Montrelle Herran made a decision. A call was then made to his assistant Jeronimo Orihu. It is no longer a simple reunion dinner. Those who are well off seek presence, those who are well married brag about how good their husbands are, while those who are not so well off can only sulk, drink and eat, from time to time, intervene from the sidelines. Once the meal was over, udio Belles took Angelo Herran out of the hotel. The group had just arrived at the hotel entrance and were about to greet and be on their way when an extremely shy Rolls-Royce Phantom suddenly drove past the hotel. Squeak The ck Rolls-Royce Phantom came to a firm stop in front of the group. udio Belles eyes were also fixed on him, but only for the show. The man driving the car, who got out first, walked briskly to the back seat door and reached out to open it. udio Belles sighed inwardly: The rich are so sophisticated that they need someone else to open the door for them. The man in the back seat, with his long legs, got out of the car, and as soon as he did, udio Belles was stunned. The man in front of me, Montrelle Herran, was dressed in a straight suit, white shirt, ck pants, handsome in the extreme, especially with his figure, a walking coat rack, I dont know if it was the suit itself that was expensive, or if it was the fact that he looked exquisite in it, and exquisite means expensive. When did a three-year-old husband, who is clearly an ordinary shipyard, be so expensive and unattainable? Montrelle Herrans face is outstanding, her body is coveted, and even the term jade tree is too vulgar to be used. Everyone present at the hotel entrance was attracted to this man. udio Belles was even more stunned. Angelo Herran, who was also seeing Montrelle Herran like this for the first time, couldnt help but coo, Daddy is so handsome!. As the man jumped the crowd and approached udius Belles, the coldness surrounding his body, as well as a moment to collect himself, the man hooked his thin lips, a soft smile in his eyes, Honey, Ivee to take you and your son home. Is this really Montrelle Herran? udio Belles feels momentarily ufortable and a little dazed. Jernimo Orihu, the special assistant, approaches her and respectfully says, Maam, the boss hase to take you and Little Master home. Madam, boss, Little Master? With what Ritchie Ord?ez and Fresco Varas, standing to the side, also froze, but soon Fresco Varas scoffed with a deliberate smile, udio, when your husband left you, didnt he drive a VW Ranger? And now he drives a Rolls-Royce? Now thats a quick change. udio Belles wondered how and why. Jernimo Orihu smiled a formic smile: Our Boss has always kept a low profile, because his wife said he wasing to see his high school ssmates, and when he was at home, he always made a point of not being too shy, as he would be hated, so the Boss just drove a Volkswagen belonging to one of thepanys employees and sent his wife and Little Master. Montrelle Herran scoffed, I didnt realize, however, that society, today, had be so snobbish that one has to be bullied for the mere fact of being less well-to-do. Montrelle Herran deliberately scoffed, but kept her eyes on udio Belles small face, bing more affectionate: Mrs. Montrelle, its my fault youre being bullied. Fresco Varas was slightly annoyed: I think you rented this car! Jernimo Orihu warned with an expressionless face: Thisdy, food can be eaten, but words cannot be said. Soon, the manager of the Hilton Hotel, opposite the doorman who had earlier red at Montrelle Herran, came rushing in, apologizing with a look of sincere horror. President Montrelle, I am very sorry, this doorman is new to the hotel and is really out of ce. Montrelle Herrans face was indifferent as he blurted out, If he doesnt have eyes, why does he keep them? The managers palms were sweating as he bowed his head and said, Yes, yes, yes, yes, no, we cant keep him, well fire him immediately! udio Belles: President Montrelle? Did Montrelle Herran bribe them? Chapter 474: Montrelle Herran the defeated man! udio Belles is led to the car by Montrelle Herran before the envious eyes of the crowd. Rolls-Royce Phantom, udio Belles has never been in such an expensive car in his twenty years of life, thest time he was in such an expensive car was in Estres husbands Maybach. But that was someone elses car, and udio Belles had no problems with it, but now this car, which was said to be her husbands? udius Belles had a ck face and a question mark. Jernimo Orihu and Angelo Herrn sit in the front, Jernimo Orihu driving and Angelo Herrn sitting in the passenger seat like a small adult, without feeling ufortable. In the back seat, udio Belles never overtook him. Until Montrelle Herran called out to him, Wife? udio Belles froze, then turned his face to him and asked, Montrelle Herran, have you robbed a bank?. Montrelle Herran: Jernimo Orihu, who was driving in front of him, also heard it, but his wife didnt seem to know how much money the boss had. Its just a Rolls-Royce Phantom, in Montrelle Herrans garage, its not even the best car, the reason I drove this one today is because I was afraid that if I drove a custom car that was too expensive, people wouldnt even know what it was, and since it was to show off to my wife, I drove a Rolls-Royce, a brand like this, that everyone knew and everyone craved Rolls-Royce . udius Belles was particrly anxious, his small hands gripping Montrelle Herrans sleeves, his watery eyes fixed on him, Montrelle Herran, where did you get this car? And what about the apologies you received from the manager of the Hilton Hotel? And what about the fact that everyone calls you President Montrelle? udio Belles asked a series of questions, but Montrelle Herran smiled calmly, reached out and took her nervous hand, wrapping it in his dry, warm palm, and said in a light voice, Is Mrs. Montrelle I didnt mean that. But this car is so expensive, where did you get it? Angelo Herrn, sitting on the passenger side, said amused: Dad, youre not the son of a family of invisible tycoons, are you? Jernimo Orihu smiled and wanted to tell the boy that yes, his grandfather was rich, but of course his father was richer and all that money, in the future, would be his. But Jernimo Orihu did not dare show his face when the boss said nothing. Jernimo Orihu heard Montrelle Herran say: I borrowed this car from the dealership. Jernimo Orihu coughed loudly and almost choked. The boss is a great storyteller! Why doesnt he make up a thousand and one nights? udio Belles asked again, And the driver was also borrowed from the dealership?. Jernimo Orihu, startled, cautiously nced in the rearview mirror at Montrelle Herran and, receiving a nce from him, exined to udio Belles: Yes, the dealership sends you a free driver when you rent a car. udio Belles was a little more convinced, but after looking at the luxurious car, he said with a sour face, But how much does it cost to rent such an expensive car for a trip?This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Before Montrelle Herran could say anything, Jeronimo Orihu could not resist continuing to rampage: Eight thousand a day. Jernimo Orihu looked in the rearview mirror and saw that Montrelle Herran was giving him a cold look. ording to the market price, a Rolls-Royce of this ss would indeed cost more than ten thousand dors a day, eight thousand is still not enough. udio Belles was really distressed: Mountainle Herran! We are going to lose eight thousand dors for a trip. Eight thousand dors, thats almost a months sry for Montrelle Herran! This man is a real loser! Angelo Herran, who was sitting in front of him, was no help to his father and said, Dad, why dont you rent a cheaper car? Montrelle Herrans mouth twitched and he caught his breath, holding his temper and reassuring his wife, Mrs. Montrelle, you married me, I dont want people to look down on you. udio Belles bit his lip and red at him: But I dont have vanity, I dont need you to do that. And why havent you discussed something so important with me? Normally, udio Belles was very good-humored and rarely lost his temper with Montrelle Herran; after three years of marriage, he did not object to anything Montrelle Herran said, and when Montrelle Herran said go east, udio Belles followed him. Montrelle Herran is not without a temper, and her arrogant character is quite tempered against udio Belles, but it is difficult to change ones nature, especially in this case, and it is clear that Montrelle Herran does not feel she has done anything wrong, let alone apologize to udio Belles right away. During the drive, the atmosphere in the car was condensed and ufortable. Jernimo Orihu rubbed his nose and for a long time said, How about I give you a discount? Five thousand? Montrelle Herran gave him a cold look and Jernimo Orihu closed his mouth. The Rolls-Royce Phantom, made it all the way down the block. When he got out of the car, udio Belles was negotiating with Jernimo Orihu, saying, Master, you see, you said that the rent for one day is eight thousand, we just exceeded one hour, one day is twenty-four hours, converted down, one hour is less than four hundred, plus gas money, look at it this way, Ill give you one thousand, okay? udio Belles was so sincere that Jeronimo Orihu could not refuse, it was the wife of the president of the Grupo Herran consortium! But since this is an act, to make it realistic, Jernimo Orihu still pretended to say, Mrs. Montrelle, this is also too little. limited edition, look Two thousand then! No more than that. Jernimo Orihu reluctantly said: Ill do it, its not easy for you, if it were someone else, I wouldnt even offer the car for two thousand. udio Belles put on a grateful face: Thank you very much, maestro!. udio Belles looked at his wallet, he didnt have that much cash, Maestro, Ill transfer it to paypal. Okay, pass it on. After udio Belles paid, Montrelle Herran and Angelo Herran followed her side by side as they headed down the hallway. Angelo Herran beeped, Dad, this time Mom looks really mad! Montrelle Herran coldly opened, Who told you to send me WhatsApp?. Angelo Herran: udio Belles was not angry with Montrelle Herran for having rented such an expensive car, but for not having told her, which took her by surprise and she has not yet recovered. And, I dont know if it was just wishful thinking, but I felt more and more that Montrelle Herran and she didnt seem to be on the same page. In his heart, it was bing increasingly difficult. When he arrived home, udio Belles ignored Montrelle Herran. After an hour or so, udio Belles suddenlyes out of the house with his suitcase. Montrelle Herran frowns slightly, Where are you going?. udio Belles goes to the shoe closet at the entrance and changes his shoes while coldly replying, Im going food shopping. It was just after two oclock in the afternoon, where was I going to buy groceries when the grocery store would be at least three or four in the afternoon? But Montrelle Herran could not stop her. It was only when udio Belles had been gone for two hours and had not returned that Montrelle Herranpletely panicked and, after giving instructions to Angelo Herran, changed his shoes and ran off to find udio Belles. Chapter 475: Listen to your wife and don’t spend any more money udio Belles had left without his cell phone, and when Montrelle Herran was changing his shoes in the lobby, he found his cell phone abandoned in the shoe cab. Montrelle Herran looked for him and finally found udio Belles sitting on a deck chair in the neighborhood recreational facilities. Montrelle Herran exhaled softly, her nerves rxed. Taking long strides, she approached him and said with a suppressed temper, Why dont you take your phone with you when you go out? udio Belles looks at the toe of his shoe and says in a subdued tone, I forgot. Havent you gone grocery shopping? Where are the groceries? I didnt want to buy. What are you doing sitting here if you dont want to shop and dont go home? Montrelle Herrans voice was a bit cold and hard, he had always been kind to her, and udio Belles couldnt help but feel a bit aggrieved. udio Belles pursed his lips and said, With pleasure. Montrelle Herran: This woman even ys with her temperament. Montrelle Herran took a deep breath and sat down next to him. udio Belles sat at the other end of the lounger, not wanting to get too close to him. Montrelle Herran! The man got a little better, Are you finally going to listen to me? udio Belles: You donte so close to me, hot. Howe youre not so hot when youre so close in bed? You udius Belles blushed slightly and looked at him with a puffy face. Montrelle Herran drew her into his arms and hugged her without asking, his voice low and persuasive, Are you still angry with me? Wasnt it eight thousand after, when you lowered the price to two thousand? Am I angry about that eight thousand or the two thousand? Montrelle Herran looked into her round, watery eyes and asked patiently, So tell me, why are you angry? I Im just angry with you, why didnt you talk about this with me before, Montrelle Herran, sometimes I feel like I dont understand you at all, do you understand this feeling or not, even though Ive been married to you for three years, and I have a son, and we sleep in the same bed every day, but I always feel like I cant see through you. It was so perfect in all its forms, so perfect that udius Belles felt they were not of the same world at all. Montrelle Herrans heart ached as she looked at the redness in his eyes, and she raised her hand to scratch his soft cheek, Ill tell you everything you want to know, dont cry, okay? Mrs. Montrelles tears were like golden beans, as they came down, so heavy, so heavy that Montrelle Herran was a little frightened. udius Belles ttened his red lips, Then you shouldnt rent such an expensive car in the future, I dont like it. Okay, no more rentals. And no, you are not allowed to spend money. udio Belles muttered under his breath, after renting a car today and spending two thousand dors, udio Belles was really hurting. Montrelle Herran smiled softly and said, Okay, I will do as Mrs. Montrelle says. Thats more like it. The little womans lips curved into a slight smile. Montrelle Herran was tickled by his soft voice, and tugged at her, his dark eyes burning as they fixed on her small face and lips, Mrs. Montrelle, may I kiss you now? Montrelle Herran, this is out. But I want to kiss. Well- Before she could agree, the man was already kissing. Montrelle Herran was the gentleman who, in matters of marital intimacy, would politely ask her if she was well. But, this man, at the same time, was dominant; wouldnt he do it if she said no? Obviously, the answer is no. By asking, he was only symbolically expressing his appreciation and respect for her. udio Belles squeezed the cor of his shirt with his small hands, wrinkling it. Montrelle Herran let out augh and scoffed, Mrs. Montrelle, this shirt is expensive. Its not easy to take care of when it gets wrinkled. udius Belles looked at the cor of the shirt, which she had already wrinkled, red-faced, and her slender hands hurried to help him straighten it, murmuring, Did you also rent this suit? How much does it cost for a day? Its not expensive. How much?Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. Montrelle Herran quoted a casual figure: Two hundred dors. udius Belles wrinkled his nose and growled lightly, Loser. Ill leave you the cash and my bank card, all thatter, I have no money to spend if I want to be defeated. udio Belles thought it was a good idea, But havent you already given me your payment card? Keep the rest of the little money for yourself, so you wont think Im a housewife and have a problem with me in your mind after a while. udio Belles understands that a man has to have a little money on him when he goes out into the world. After all, men have high self-esteem and dont want to admit they are wives, especially men like Montrelle Herran who want to save face. Montrelle Herransrge hand, encircling udio Belles waist, ducked her head and rubbed the tip of her nose against his face, asking in a muffled voice, Are you still angry? udio Belles looked at him and said, Montrelle Herran, you must not lie to me or hide anything from me in the future. Yes, Ill tell you anything in the future. Hearing him say that, udio Belles curved his lips, just He frowned slightly, and said again with unmistakable seriousness, Montrelle Herran, has anyone ever said that you look very much like the rich? Hm? You see, you are extraordinarily detail-oriented, your shirts never get wrinkled, so I iron them every day, you have a serious cleanliness problem, you really dislike eating out and dont like greasy food, and you have very good habits Montrelle Herran looked at her: With those habits, like a rich man?. udio Belles shook his head, Its more than that, youre so different from ordinary people, I cant tell for a moment, but I always had a feeling that one day you would leave Angelo and me. The man looked at her somewhat downcast little face, a darkness crossed his eyes and he said softly, Ive been married to you for three years, where else could I run away to? Even if I had to leave, I would take you and Angelo with me. Montrelle Herran, youre not really the son of andowning family, are you? Montrelle Herran quipped, The foolish son of andowners family? Never mind, no more jokes with you. Go home. udio Belles got up and Montrelle Herran followed her. When she reached the door of the building, Montrelle Herran suddenly drew her into his arms, stroked the back of her neck with hisrge hand and said, Whatever happens, you will always be Mrs. That will not change. The womans small hands, gripping the fabric of his shirt at the waist, leaned into his arms, turned her watery eyes and sighed, Montrelle Herran, sometimes I really feel sometimes that you are not from the same world as me, that one day you will leave Angelo and me, wont you? udio Belles knew it was foolish to ask that question, but he wanted to ask it, even if Montrelle Herran lied to him, he was relieved. Montrelle Herran looked down and kissed his forehead, No. Not far away, under arge tree, a camera clicked and captured the image of their embrace, stealing. The camera caught them. The other party, wrapped in ck, made a call, Hello, Master, we have the address of Young Owner and the woman. Chapter 476: Montrelle Herran is gone After dinner, udio Belles washed the pots, cleaned his hands and prepared to go to the bedroom to get his clothes for the bathroom. Just as he opened the closet to get his pajamas, he noticed a square beige gift box with a ribbon tied around it, the wrapping was of such high ss and delicacy that udius Belles was slightly taken aback. Had Montrelle Herran secretly bought it for her? As soon as he opened the box, udio Belles found inside a dress that, coincidentally, was identical to the one he had seen at the mall two days earlier. udio Belles holds on to the dress and looks at Montrelle Herran, who is working hard. When had this man be so good at surprises? udio Belles rushes up to him, Honey, are you hiding something from me again? Whats with this dress?. In the tone of his question, a smile of pleasure appeared in the corner of udio Belles eyes. Montrelle Herran took her in his arms and sat her down, his dark eyes looking at her tenderly, Dont you especially like this dress? I dont often give you presents, and its been a while since you bought many new clothes, so its not too much to give you a dress, is it?. udio Belles pursed his lips, But its a very expensive dress. But you like it. Besides, its only two thousand dors, whats so expensive about it? A twenty thousand dor dress would cost Montrelle Herran nothing to put on thedy. udio Belles asked curiously, How did you know I was looking at this dress when I was shopping with Estre? Montrelle Herran raised an eyebrow. It was the kind of thing you could find out by asking around. That night, Adn Rouco had sent him a WhatsApp on purpose, saying that his wife could not afford a dress, and naturally Montrelle Herran was not going to let that go, but in the end, it was Adn Rouco who had asked Estre Berrocal, who coincidentally had given Estre Berrocal had just taken a picture of udio Belles in that dress and had sent it to Montrelle Herran. Montrelle Herran looked at the little woman on herp and sighed softly, Mrs. Montrelle, you are good at everything, but you are too good at saving money for Mr. Montrelle. Whats wrong with me being frugal, do you expect me to lose money? Montrelle Herranughed softly, knowing that it bothered her that it was not easy for him to earn money, and with his long, slender hand, he took her hand and ced it against his thin lips and kissed it, It only bothers me that you suffer with me. I can work hard for the money, but if you dont appreciate your most beautiful self in your most beautiful years, wont you regret it when youre old? udius Belles gave him a sidelong nce, So what Mr. Montrelle is saying is that youre starting to resent me now that Im not beautiful? Hows that? When did you get so good at twisting the meaning of my words, too? udius Belles threw his arms around her neck and leaned towards him, I know Mr. Montrelle loves and pampers me, but I dont usually wear such expensive dresses, but I love this dress that Mr. Montrelle gave me, thank you husband! What woman, who does not like to receive a favorite dress, lipstick or any other gift, says that it is a waste, but does not know how much she likes in her heart. Montrelle Herran took it horizontally with one hand and turned to the bed, I prefer a practical thank you. But I havent even showered yet Montrelle Herrans kiss pressed, her voice husky, Just in time to shower after exercise. It was seven oclock in the morning when Montrelle Herran woke up, and looked at the little woman beside him, sound asleep, when his phone rang. He lifted his long arm, picked up the phone and read the caller ID, gently pulled his arm out from under udio Belles head and got out of bed. He stepped out onto the balcony before picking up the phone. As soon as he answered the phone, Mr. Herrans majestic voice rang on the line. Montrelle Herran, are you trying to piss me off? Take me back to Imperial Capital immediately. Montrelle Herran frowned slightly, his ears pricked up when the old man shouted at him so early in the morning, Dad, I dont want to argue with you early in the morning. If you really dont want to argue with me, thene back here right now! Whats the point of going to The Holy City if you dont care about a big mess like the Herran Group? Youve been in The Holy City for a year and a half for the past three years, and you dont evene home on New Years. Are you a human being? Dad, Ill be back soon. Dont say soon, give me a specific time! Half a month from now. When the old man heard this, he immediately refused: Three days from now! Im telling you boy, if you donte back in three days, Ill send someone straight to The Holy City to get you! That wife of yours still doesnt know who you are, does she? If you wont give me your face, dont me me for not giving it to you!. Montrelle Herrans eyes sank: Father, you will not meddle in my affairs with udio Belles! Am I not allowed to interfere? Who is she to marry into the Gu family? I tell you, if you donte back, dont me me for forcing you toe back! And, that woman, youd better divorce her immediately! If you touch her, Ill make you regret it for the rest of your life. Montrelle Herran blurted out these words and simply cut the phone with a cold and sullen look. udio Belles woke up to find Montrelle Herran in the early hours of the morning with a darkened face. Honey, whats the matter, dont you feel well? udio Belles put his hand to his forehead and Montrelle Herran took it away, squeezed her small hand and said, Honey, I may have to go on a business trip with my leader in the next two days, you and your son are at home, take care of yourself. Huh? Why so suddenly? udius Belles was a little dismayed. Its quick, Ill be back soon. After all, it was work, so udio Belles couldnt help himself and said, What city are you going to, Ill pack your bagster. No, Ill just take some clothes, its not for a few days. udio Belles had breakfast and packed some clothes for Montrelle Herran in his suitcase, with the special instructions, Honey, Ive put your usual razor in the smallpartment of your suitcase, dont forget it when you use it. Good. udio Belles smiled again and said, Give me your bag. Seeing that the little woman held out her hand with her white palm, somewhat puzzled, Montrelle Herran did as she said and handed her the bag. Whats the surprise? udio Belles put a photo of himself in his wallet and handed it to her: So that you can see me every day when you travelter, even if Im not with you. Montrelle Herran looked at the photo in her money clip and smiled slightly, Thats a good idea. Honey, you havent said where youre going on business, for a few days? To Imperial Capital, but how many days, Im not sure yet, Ill call you then. Okay. Since Montrelle Herran had gone on a business trip, udio Belles had been restless for no apparent reason. The man was just going on a business trip, and she didnt know why her eyelids kept fluttering. While working, he took the opportunity to send Montrelle Herran a WhatsApp message. Honey, how was your business trip and when are youing back?.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. udio Belles waited a long time, but no message arrived. Normally, Montrelle Herran was quick to respond to his WhatsApp, so maybe he was too busy, udio Belles didnt think much of it and continued to bury his head in his work. Chapter 477: The lineage of the Herran family must not be laid bare The Herran family mansion. Mr. Herran was seated solemnly at the head table, and the atmosphere was condensed to the core. It wasnt the first time Rayman had seen such a low atmosphere in all his years of service in the family, but it certainly wasnt good for Mr. to have a tense face when Young Owner had just returned. Rayman couldnt help but persuade him, Sir, Young owner just came back, after all the hardships he suffered outside, I see Young owner has lost a lot of weight. Your honor, let Young owner eat first, if there is anything, it is not toote to discuss it after we have eaten When Rayman said this, Montrelle Herran suddenly stood up and said, Im not hungry, you can eat. Montrelle Herran, ignoring the others at the table, had already walked up the stairs on his long legs and into his bedroom. Mr. Herran was irritated: Look at him! Three years away from the wild side and now he makes a face at me when hees home, I owe him, dont I?. My lord, dont be angry, Young owner is like that, dont you know?. Mr. Herrn sighed twice and his eyes fell on Verdad Jess, who was still seated at the table. Truth Jesus, who was very receptive, immediately stood up and said, Uncle, I will now go to Montrelle. Mr. Herran replied in a weak voice. Once Truth Jesus hade up, Rayman frowned and said, Master, I see that Young Owner seems to have lost his feelings for this Truth Jesus, are we making a mistake? Mr. Herran growled, Wasnt this shit why you had problems with me then? Now Ive stepped up and helped you get True Jesus back, what more do you want from me, my old face, I dont want to lose face? Raymanughed, Yes, yes, of course you want to save face, but fathers and sons cant always be at each others throats, Young owner is young, you have to give in. Montrelle Herran thinks hes still young, hes over thirty, hes still in love, he ran away from home for Verdad Jesus. Raymanughed and said, You cant say that, my lord, Young owner is a young man after all. If I had thought of the Group, why should I be so anxious? Hes a better businessman than I am, but sometimes hes a foolish ruler, and if I dont give him a good thrashing, hes really King Zhou, giving up his kingdom for a Suda. Yes, yes, Your Honor should continue to give Young Owner a good thrashing. Sister Herrns pale, shrewd eyes fanned out and she asked, By the way, what happened to the nameless woman you married in The Holy City? The girl, udio Belles, an ordinary working man, has been married to Joven propietario for three years, and the girl has children with Joven propietario . Mr. Herran frowned, What do you mean, the brat has a son? Yes, my lord. Mr. Herran pursed his lips, pondered for a moment and said, No, the lineage of The Herran family, cannot be left out in the open, you go and send someone to bring the child to Imperial Capital, and keep it out of Young owners hands for now. Well. My lord, but the girl he married Young owner Have her sign the divorce papers, and give her a sum of money so she wonte back to Montrelle in the future, this Montrelle Herran is really, really ying with me, and even casually married! Rayman thought it was inappropriate to do so, since Young Owner had been with the girl for three years, and Young Owner was not a tolerant person, since he had been with her for three years and had a child, he must have feelings for her. But Rayman dared not say anything for fear of displeasing his lordship. Upstairs, in the bedroom. Verdad Jess followed him and discovered that Montrelle Herran had gone to the bathroom to take a shower. His cell phone was leaning against the TV cab when the phone rang. Caller ID, wife. Verdad Jesus eyes fluttered and he froze, ncing into the bathroom, where Montrelle Herran was still in the shower His hand, bewitched, took the phone off the hook.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. udio Belles, fresh from work and just out of the office with his bag in tow, whined softly on the other end of the line, Honey, why have you only answered my call? Ive sent you several WhatsApp messages and you havent even answered me Verdad Jesus almond-shaped eyes shed with a calcting look as she hooked her red lips and politely said, Thisdy, Montrelle is in the shower, so if you need anything, callter. udio Belles, on the other end of the phone, was stunned and his handsome brow furrowed. But udio Belles thought Montrelle Herran was not that kind of person and asked, Are you a colleague of Montrelles? Truth Jesus said, with special innocence, Ah I am not, I am the bride of Montrelle. udio Belles: The caller ims to be Montrelle Herrans girlfriend, so what is she? Montrelle Herrans wife, wasnt she udio Belles? But before udio Belles could say anything, Verdad Jesus had already heard the bathroom door open and close, and hurriedly hung up the phone, erased the caller ID and put the phone back in its ce. Montrelle Herran came out wearing only a nightgown, whose straps were loose, exposing a wide and tempting area of abs to which the eyes of Verdad Jesus were directed. But Montrelle Herran, who did not expect to find anyone else in his bedroom, blushed coldly and rebuked him, Come out. Instead of leaving, Verdad Jesus stayed in Montrelle Herrans room, pursing his lips and saying, Montrelle, do you still me me for leaving you? Back then it was my uncle who didnt like my bad record, I left you just to develop myself better, now I have my own business, so Before Verdad Jesus could finish her words, Montrelle Herran sneered and his dark eyes looked at her harshly, Did you really leave because my father told you to leave me? Wasnt it because you thought I was a poor, penniless boy that you broke up with me? Later, when Verdad Jesus learned of Montrelle Herrans true origins, he went back to begging, but was dismissed by Mr. Herran with a check. Verdad Jesus then went into show business and is now a third rate semi-pop star. Now that he has returned from The Holy City, ites back to haunt him. But Montrelle Herran, who is no fool, will not give you that opportunity. Truth Jesus grabbed the hem of her skirt and bit her lip, Montrelle, Im not what you think I am, I really love you, I had no choice but to leave you. Have you said enough? Beat it. I dont Truth Jesus pestered, Montrelle, forgive me, will you? Montrelle Herran did not turn away from her, his thin lips teased, You want to stay with me? I have a wife, cant you be a big star and want to be a third son to me?. Verdad Jesus face, with its delicate makeup, suddenly turned white. Montrelle Herrans words hadpletely humiliated her from beginning to end! Chapter 478: Angelo is picked up by his grandfather Verdad Jesus seemed indignant after being banished from the room by Montrelle Herran. She had to be in Mrs. Montrelles ce, three years ago she had not taken her chance, three yearster, how could she miss that chance again! How was I going to break up with Montrelle Herran if I had known he was the sessor to the Herran Group in the first ce? If she had Montrelle Herran on her hands, she would be ying in the entertainment industry, instead of asking people, producers and directors to give her a job, and selling her chicks! The idea is that the fingers of True Jesus are squeezed even tighter and his knuckles are pale. In the bedroom, Montrelle Herran looked at her phone and frowned slightly; it appeared to have been tampered with. But when I opened the phones caller ID, there was no new call. By clicking on WhatsApp, instead, udio Belles sends a few WhatsApps that he forgot to return. Since he had just returned to The Herran Family and had more to take care of, he took a moment to answer her. The little woman asked him when he was going to get home and asked him why he had not answered her, if he was busy at work. Montrelle Herran hooked her lips and called immediately. When udio Belles received another call from Montrelle Herran, he did not immediately pick up the phone, but looked indignantly at the caller ID. The damn man had the audacity to call her! udio Belles picked up the phone with an exasperated sigh, resisting the urge to curse and not speaking immediately. The man on the other end, in his usual low, soft voice: Honey, are you free from work? Ive been a bit busy with business tripstely and forgot to call you on WhatsApp. He was busy with work, or he was busy dating his mistress! udio Belles was getting more and more irritated and his chest hurt with rage! Montrelle Herran saw that udio Belles on the other side was hesitating to speak and frowned slightly, Whats the matter, wife, why dont you say anything? As soon as udio Belles spoke, he shouted loudly, Montrelle Herran! Whats up, Mrs. Montrelle. Since when did you have a girlfriend! I cant believe that I, as a wife, didnt even know! Montrelle Herran was stunned and his dark eyes sank, What girlfriend are you talking about? I dont have a girlfriend, youre the only woman I have. Youre a big liar! And the woman who answered my phone is a ghost! She said she was your girlfriend! Montrelle Herran reacted, presumably the wife of Verdad Jesus! Montrelle Herran gritted his teeth and said, Honey, yes you misunderstood, that woman just answered my phone, I didnt know, I threw her out! And you lied to me! Shes in your room, and youre still a sophist! Honey, I was just in the shower and I really didnt know he was in my room. udio Belles bit his lip and said: Montrelle Herran, youll be back tomorrow! O or you will never see me again. udio Belles dropped these words and simply hung up. Montrelle Herran put a hand to her brow bone, picked up her phone and walked out of the bedroom and headed downstairs.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Truth Jesus! Truth Jesus, who was sitting downstairs in the living room, peeling fruit for Mr. Herran, was slightly startled and turned to look at him with a smile, Montrelle, whats wrong, why are you so angry? Montrelle Herrans face was deeply cold: Who gave you permission to answer my phone? I didnt. Truth Jesus, if you ever y with me again, I wont forgive you! Mr. Herrans face also fell, Montrelle Herran! Why are you yelling when you just got home! Montrelle Herran gave Verdad Jess a stern look and, without bothering to pay attention to them, turned around and went upstairs. Montrelle Herran called udio Belles several more times, but udio Belles never answered and it was obvious without thinking about it that Mrs. Herran was not the only one. Montrelle Herran had to call her by WhatsApp: Honey, Im very busy at work and I cante back to La Ciudad Santa tomorrow, can you give me two more days?. udio Belles did not answer. Montrelle Herran added, How could you be on the street, Mrs. Montrelle, you dont have that much confidence in Mr. Montrelle? udio Belles was still unresponsive. Montrelle Herrans temper was taking over, he was not answering his phone calls, he was not answering his WhatsApp calls, Montrelle Herran was losing his patience, This nonsense has a limit, pick up the phone. udio Belles on the other end of the phone, biting his lip, looked at the WhatsApp he had sent and grunted. What the hell, thest one had been called by his wife, Mrs. Montrelle, and shortly after cajoling him, he was ordering it. udio Belles was about to return his kind words in a big way when, over there, Angelo Herrn was already calling. Mom, Im starving, when is dinner going to be ready!. udio Belles put down the phone: Ah, Im going to cook! First eat something else. Ive been fighting with Montrelle Herran and forgot to cook for my son! The next day, of course, Montrelle Herran did not return. udio Belles, however, was rather relieved and went to pick up Angelo Herran at work after a long day at the office. When he arrived at the kindergarten, udio Belles knew he waste and hurried to school. Teacher, where is Angelo? Im so sorry Imte today. Angelo? Angelo? Angelo is already gone. What? udio Belles panicked and called Montrelle Herran, but damn it, Montrelle Herran didnt know what he was doing and wasnt answering his phone! udio Belles was frantic and grabbed the professors hand and asked, Professor, did you see who picked up Angelo? The teacher tried to remember, I think it was an old man in his 60s who said he was Angelos grandfather Grandfather? udio Belles was even more confused, he had never met Montrelle Herrans father, how could Montrelle Herrans father havee to see Angelo? udio Belles was a bit annoyed, even if Montrelle Herrans father wanted to take Angelo away, he should have greeted him first! udio Belles called Montrelle Herran several more times, but no one answered! udio Belles was so anxious that he wanted to call the police, but refrained. The person who had taken Angelo was probably not a bad person, but perhaps Montrelle Herrans father. While he was thinking about it, udio Belles cell phone rang with a series of unknown calls. Sensing it might have something to do with Angelo, udio Belles picked up, Hello? Is it Miss udio? Yes, its me. I am Montrelle Herrans father and I would like to meet him, if its okay with you. udio Belles heart fluttered, Did you pick up Angelo? Yes. udius Belles heart, which had been hanging in the back of his throat, finally fell back into his stomach. Inside a quiet caf. udio Belles and Mr. Herran are sitting across from each other. udio Belles was naturally nervous, as it was the first time he met his father-inw: Where is Angelo, that dad of ?. When Mr. Herran heard the name dad, he smiled slightly, took a sip of coffee and said, Miss udio, dont call him that. udio Belles frowned slightly, sensing that this Mr. Herran was up to no good. If he has taken Angelo, at least he could have given me advance notice, I thought Angelo was taken by the bad guys. Mr. Herran smiled slightly and said, Dont worry, Miss udio, Angelo is my grandson, the lineage of The Herran family, and I wont do anything to him. As for you, Montrelle Herran took the liberty to marry you to gamble with me, and gave a son to the Gu family, we in The Herran family should be grateful to you. I tell you, you have made your price. udio Belles brow furrowed even more, What do you mean, man? An offer? What price? Chapter 479: 30 million and leave my son behind On the other side of the table, Mr. Herran, seated with a dull, majestic face, pulled out a check and pushed it in front of udio Belles. Miss udio, you dont have to think Im humiliating you either, I dont want to waste my time beating around the bush with you, Montrelle married you because she took it out on me, a girls best years were wasted on an irrelevant man, I, as a father, am more or less to me for what my bastard son did. The price, whatever. Mr. Herran made an extremely rustic go ahead gesture. udius Belles smiled, took the nk check andughed, So, man, you buy my husband and my son with this check? I cant help it if you want to be so blunt. But youd better choose fast while I still have patience. udius Belles bit his lip and growled coldly, The marriage is between Montrelle Herran and me, and the divorce, too, must be between Montrelle Herran and me. If it is true that Montrelle Herran wants a divorce, uncle, please ask him toe and see me in person. Montrelle is back at Imperial Capital, hes too busy running thepany to see you now, and, unsurprisingly, he wont have time to see youter . udio Belles shuddered, what, take over thepany? Moreover, this apparently very wealthy old man in front of him, with an air of wealth, was Montrelle Herran the Younger really the owner of thended gentry? Attending thepany? Oh yes, you never seem to know who Montrelle is, so Ill tell you now, Montrelle Herran, he is the sessor of the Capital ImperialGrupo Herran group. Imperial Capital? Herran Group? udio Belles was puzzled for a moment, it was not that he had not heard of Capital Imperial, that group Grupo Herran, it was not that he had not heard of it, they had projects in hispany that had deals with the Herran group, but how had he not thought that Montrelle Herran was really the sessor of the real consortium. Montrelle Herran, the bastard! He had said he would never hide anything from her again! But they have been married for three years and she has been kept in the dark about everything! Aggrieved, tears of tears welled up in her eyes. Mr. Herran observed to her: As far as I know, Miss udio is of very ordinary origin, and Montrelle Herran is simply of two worlds. Miss udio, even if you are not willing to divorce Montrelle now, has it not urred to Miss udio that, perhaps, you and Montrelle are not really right for each other? udio Belles hand on the hem of her skirt, gradually tightened. Why he hadnt thought about it, he thought. But that could not be a reason for her to divorce. She believed that Montrelle Herran, married to her, was not to be angry with her father; who would be so naive as to gamble with his marriage, even if others did, but udio Belles believed that Montrelle Herran was a firm man and would not do that. udio Belles returned the check to Mr. Herran: Man, Im sorry, I cant ept what youre saying. This check, I cant fill it out either. Mr. Herran saw udio Belles squirming and thought she was too embarrassed to ask, so he said, Since Miss udio is too embarrassed to ask, how about thirty million, what does Miss udio think? Thirty million? udio Belles had never seen so much money in his life. udio Bellesughed softly, Miss Herran, your offer is really attractive to me, I will never earn 30 million in my life, but you want to buy my husband and my son for 30 million. Or do you think your son and grandson are only worth 30 million?. Mr. Herran frowned when udio Belles said, You!. udio Belles picked up his bag, Mr. Herran, if you have nothing else to do, I will leave now. As he left the caf, udio Belles mood became increasingly confused. His mind quickly sorted out everything rted to Montrelle Herran. Three years ago, when they got married, Montrelle Herran said that he was an ordinary programmer, that he earned more than 10, 000 a month, that he was not bad, that he had a small family and that he did not have to deal with any inw conflicts. At the time, udio Belles family put a lot of pressure on her, and the fact that she was single and pregnant would have broken her legs if they had known. The man in front of her, who wanted her to marry him, was well qualified, handsome and well endowed. As for his character after the one-night stand, the first thing this man did when he found out she was pregnant was not to drag her in for an abortion, but to take responsibility for her, a man with a great sense of responsibility. Faced with such an impable, even perfect man, what reason could udio Belles have had to say no, when he was also in great need of a marriage partner in the first ce? It was better to marry someone who was pleasing to the eye than to tie the knot sooner orter. With this in mind, every day after the wedding, udio Belles discovered that her new husband had a lot to offer. Gradually, and rightly so, they fell in love and all the waterways were channeled. udio Belles had no idea that Montrelle Herran came from such a distinguished family, in which she had grown up, that it seemed really out of ce where she lived. Angelo was picked up by Mr. Herran and, although udio Belles missed his son, he also knew that Angelo was now safe and that perhaps Angelo preferred the grandfather of the family who had so much money. This thought embittered udio Belles. Is it great to have money? Does having money mean being able to humiliate people with checks? udius Belles was so upset that he could not find anyone to talk to, and did not dare to call Montrelle Herran. She was afraid that what Mr. Herran was saying was true and that Montrelle Herran was really divorcing her.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. After thinking about it, the only thing left to do was to contact Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal was having dinner with Adn Rouco and Paulita when she received a call from udio Belles. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal hurried to put down her bowl. Adn Rouco asked him, Whats up? There is a problem at udios house and I want to go there, so you and Paulita eat first and ask Facundo to send me. Arent you going to eat? Adn Rouco looked at the rice he had left half eaten. Estre Berrocal, who had been losing her appetite againtely, shook her hand. I cant eat, udio hasnt had dinner yet and I may have to have another meal with her. Adn Rouco did not stop, Facundo Montes, take thedy there. Yes. Paulita, who was eating, blinked and said, Dad, today I saw Angelo Herrn picked up by his grandfather, whom I dont know. Adn Rouco froze for a moment, with a look of amusement in his eyes, Angelo Herrn was picked up by his grandfather?. Paulita nodded her little head, Yes! But that grandfather seems very bad, daddy, is Angelo Herrans grandfather a bad man?. Adn Rouco stroked the little girls head and reassuringly said, No, Angelo Herrans grandfather, he would want Angelo Herran. It seemed that Montrelle Herran had yed with fire. Mr. Herran suddenly picked up Angelo Herran, while Montrelle Herrans wife stayed in The Holy City, and Mr. Herran obviously did not pass by Montrelle Herran, but picked up his grandson directly. Heh, its Montrelle Herran who always walks along the river and never gets his shoes wet. Chapter 480: Mrs. Montrelle’s overnight wealth When Estre Berrocal arrived at udio Belles house, he was eating instant noodles. udio, why are you eating noodles alone, where is Angelo?. udio Belles said, somewhat morosely, He was picked up by his grandfather. Estre Berrocal was stunned: Angelos grandfather, Montrelle Herrans father, you hadnt mentioned him before. udio Belles said with a smile on his face: Yes, Montrelle Herran not only had a father, but also, this father, a very rich one. I still find him extraordinarily bitchy, Star, pinch me hard!. Estre Berrocalughed and sat down on the sofa: udio, youre not kidding?. Today, Montrelle Herrans father, gave me a check to fill out. Estre Berrocal snorted and burst outughing: Is it ten million dors to leave a posh y like my son?. udio Belles gave three fingers: Im sorry, its not 10 million for the people, its 30 million. Pfft, thats very expensive. udio Belles looked crossly at Estre Berrocal and sighed, Stopughing, now Im really worried, how do you think Montrelle Herran can cheat on me? She is cheating on her marriage. But isnt it good that Montrelle Herran has suddenly be rich? You see, in the future, if you have a beautiful dress you want to buy, you can buy it without hesitation. Angelos school fees have always seemed expensive to you, and since Montrelle Herran is so rich, you wont have to worry about Angelos school fees in the future. Its a good thing. When Estre Berrocal said this, udio Belles also thought it was a good thing, but when he thought about how Mr. Herran and I are so different, how am I going to face him in the future? It seems that he and I are not from the same world. So you really want to divorce Montrelle Herran, huh? udio Belles shook his head seriously, I dont know, Im a mess, I really didnt think Montrelle Herran had such an amazing track record. esre, youve seen more of these se?oritos than I have, do you know anything about the Imperial Capital group Grupo Herran? do you know anything about him? As La familia Berrocal was a small family, Estre Berrocal knew a little about these people and groups of high society, besides, since she married Adn Rouco, although she didnt care much about his work, she sometimes took a look and saw his contracts.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Estre Berrocal had heard of Grupo Herran, such arge conglomerate. Ive heard about him. Its a big group, and hes said to have a lot ofpanies, financial, oil, all that kind of stuff. But specifically, I dont know much about him. We can look him up on the Inte. When Estre Berrocal said that, udio Belles came up with the idea and searched the Inte with Estre Berrocal. As soon as udio Belles saw Mr. Herran in one of the few photos on the inte, he immediately said, The Mr. Herran I saw today, thats the man. Estre Berrocal nodded and rubbed her chin, remembering that Adn Rouco seemed to have known Montrelle Herran from very early on, and now it seemed logical to exin. They may have had business dealings before. It was no wonder that Adam had asked him earlier to remind udio to pay more attention to Montrelle Herrans strange behavior. But udio, I just dont understand why Montrelle Herran pretends to be poor, in the Herran family they have money, its not something you see udius Belles couldnt understand it either, I dont understand it either, and I have already asked him many times and he has avoided it, now that I look at it, the man is an abomination and he has lied to me for so long! It is true that anyone would like to be rich overnight, but udio Belles did not want to be rich in this way. And have you called Montrelle Herran yet? No, I havent thought about it yet. udius Belles had not dared to call since he knew what had happened, and with his eyes slightly lowered, he said, a little lost: I thought I knew Montrelle Herran very well, but now I realize that I knew nothing of his world, that I was like a fool, saying those ignorant things in front of him. He admonished him to be frugal, heh, he was the sessor of the Herran Group, what need was there to be frugal, thest thing people needed was money. He was upset that I rented a Rolls-Royce for $8, 000, but now it seemed that the car was his, Gu Shaos, wasnt it? The shirts she wore were not from the street, but from a high-end custom brand she didnt know. Do you find it fun to y with her like this? udio Belles was angry, upset and a little embarrassed. I could not pour out these emotions to Estre Berrocal because she would not understand. udio Belles knew that his world was different from Estres, and even more different from that of Adn Rouco and Montrelle Herran. Such a difference makes it incredibly stripped down. It is not that she has an inferiorityplex, but that she is helpless. An ordinary citizen who has grown up in a family with a good standard of living thought that would be her whole life, but then alonges someone who has grown up in a privileged and wealthy family, and withoutparison, every cloud has a silver lining, and anyone would be deeply disappointed. Vasconcellos Vige. Mr. Herran has just arrived home with Angelo Herran, who enters first with a small school bag on his back and looks particrly unafraid. Mr. Herran looks at Angelo Herran with affection, the little boy is exactly like his father when he was a child, almost like a model, only the older one, the more he looked at him now, the more he disliked him, while the little boy, with his peculiar personality, was quite pleasant to him. Angelo, do you like this? Angelo Herran furrowed his brow and said in a small, adult voice, Not bad, but is my dad really here? This big vi it also seemed so big, much more spacious than his small shabby house, it was a mansion! Angelo Herran sighed quietly in his mind. But he hade, not for fun, he hade to help his mother find his father. As he spoke, Montrelle Herran came down the stairs on his long legs. Dad, youre really here! Montrelle Herran was stunned: Angelo, what are you doing here?. Angelo Herran pointed to Mr. Herran, Dad, this old grandpa says hes my real grandpa, your dad, and he said he could bring me here to see you! Mom has missed youtely, so I thought Ide see you! As soon as Montrelle Herran heard this, she immediately knew what was going on and her eyes grew cold: Dad, why did you pick up Angelo without consulting me? In doing so, Mr. Herran had undoubtedly annoyed udio Belles, who was probably already aware of everything. At the thought of udio Belles, Montrelle Herrans heart fluttered and the anger in her heart grew even more. Mr. Herran rightly said, Is it wrong for me to pick up my grandson and bring him back to The Herran Family? What about udio Belles, have you said hello to udio Belles? Mr. Herran pursed his lips and swallowed, a little embarrassed, averting his gaze, still unconcerned, I warned him! Notified? Does that seem to mean you snatched Angelo without his permission? Montrelle Herran, what nonsense are you talking? Im picking up my grandson and taking him home, how can I call that snatching? Montrelle Herran snorted, udio Belles is Angelos real mother, and for you to pick up Angelo without greeting him is tantamount to theft. You As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Montrelle Herran led Angelo Herran upstairs, never to speak to the old man again. Angelo,e upstairs with daddy. Chapter 481: Appeasing a spouse is a technical job Angelo Herran, carrying his small school bag, goes upstairs with Montrelle Herran, one small and onerge, looking at each other with wide eyes. Angelo Herran shrugs his neck and says, a little frightened, Dad, what are you doing looking at me like that, I havent done anything wrong. Dont you know your mother will worry if you go off with a stranger without telling her? educated Montrelle Herran. Angelo Herran replied, But Dad, thats not a stranger, thats my real grandfather, and as soon as I saw him, I thought he looked like Dad and me too. The corners of Montrelle Herrans mouth twitched, Mr. Herran was old, how could he see the resemnce? Which of your eyes sees the resemnce? Angelo Herran spat his tongue, Both eyes see the resemnce. Dad, Im not running away again, lets call Mom! Montrelle Herran was stunned, a little embarrassed, his phone had just run out of battery, he charged it for a while, turned it on and handed it to Angelo Herran. The man pursed his lips and said, You can call him yourself. Most importantly, Montrelle Herran had not yet decided what to tell udio Belles about his identity. He was very afraid that the little woman would hold a grudge and divorce him. Angelo Herran didnt think much of it and dialed right away, Why isnt Mom answering the phone?All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Montrelle Herran was a little embarrassed, she wasnt still angry, was she? After a while, the call was answered and before Angelo Herran could speak, udio Belles cursed. Montrelle Herran, you bastard! You son of a bitch! And you know you have to call me! You big liar! The harsh female voice burst out, causing both Angelo Herran and Montrelle Herran to crane their necks. Montrelle Herran felt like she was on her way to the crematorium Angelo Herran pouted, he had no guts in front of his angry mother, women are much scarier than men when they get angry. Mom Im Angelo udio Belles: After a few seconds of confusion, udio Belles also lectured his son: Do you still know how to call your mother to check? Angelo Herran, it is I who raised you, how can you be as heartless as your father? You two you are really white wolves. Angelo Herran felt quite aggrieved, Mom, Im not a wolf, I came with Grandpa to help you bring Dad home! Would Montrelle Herran ever return to his small family? He was the sessor of a multinationalpany, and when he returned to The Herran family, how could he ever return to his little eighty-square-meter house? The more he thought about it, the more aggrieved udius Belles was, the more he cried over the phone, having been deceived in his person and in his heart, and having given birth to a child. Liars you are liars! Montrelle Herran how could you do this to me! udio Belles usation was so loud that Montrelle Herran could hear it clearly over the phone. Montrelle Herran took the phone from her son and gestured for him to go y with it. Angelo Herran ran off to the side to y with a new toy and only then did Montrelle Herran perk up, Honey, Im sorry, I Before Montrelle Herran could finish his sentence, udius Belles cried even louder as soon as he heard his voice: Montrelle Herran you bastard! Yes, Im an asshole. Mountainle Herran! You are a big liar! Yes, I am a liar, I promise, I will never lie to you again. udio Belles blew his nose as he used him of his crime: I will never believe you again! Dear udio Montrelle Herran called his nickname sharply. udio Belles wiped his tears and scolded him: Its so disgusting, who let you scream like that! Aw Montrelle Herran, you bastard! Why should I marry you! The person you cheated on me and my heart and I gave you Having a baby ! Its all my fault, I never found the opportunity to exin, Im sorry. Isnt it fun to make fun of me? You rich people love to do this role-ying of the poor? Im sure youveughed at me many times in your mind! Montrelle Herran I want to divorce you! Divorce! Upon hearing the word divorce, Montrelle Herran immediately lost herposure. The mans face was somber and his tone was cold: What did you say, udio Belles, dont you dare repeat it. udius Belles was surprised by the mans somber tone and choked up. Montrelle Herran, a man who was rarely angry with her and had been married for three years, never lost his temper with her, but if he did udius Belles was very afraid. Montrelle Herran has an overwhelming presence, the majesty of a king, and she dares not disobey. But, at this juncture udio Belles was stunned for only a few seconds before he shouted again: You lied to me, you bullied me and now youre being mean to me! you misbehave with me! Its a divorce! Montrelle Herran raised a hand and pinched his eyebrow bone. Coaxing his wife was a skillful job, and he had not found the little woman so difficult to coax before. Without saying a word, udio Belles hung up. This is the first time he hangs up on you. When Montrelle Herran called back, the woman simply stopped answering the phone Angelo Herran walked up with a model car and asked, Dad, can I have this model car? You can keep it if you want. Thanks, Dad! Dad, how did you and mom get along?. Montrelle Herran grimaced, Dont be a child about adult matters. Besides, Im going out, you sleep by yourself and talk to your grandfather if you need anything. Good! Dad, go and get to work. As Montrelle Herran came down the stairs, Mr. Herran saw him leaving and asked, Where are you going sote at night? Montrelle Herran growled, If you hadnt done what you did, why would I be out sote looking for my wife? Mr. Herran: you! What, are you still going to take that woman to the Herran family? Montrelle Herran, with a slight sidelong nce, stared at Mr. Herran and spoke with unusual seriousness, I tell you that udio Belles is my wife, Montrelle Herran, for the rest of her life, and no woman can take her ce. With these words, Montrelle Herran left directly from the vi in his car. Mr. Herran sat down on the couch, somewhat puzzled, and asked Rayman, who was standing next to him, Rayman, are you saying that he really loves that woman? Raymanughed, I think the master is serious this time, otherwise, with his character, how could he have children with Miss udio? As you know, what the master doesnt want to do, no one can force him to do. What about True Jesus? He used to break up with me for Verdad Jesus. Mr. Herran didnt understand anything about the young mans loves. My lord, all that is past, and I see that the master, after recognizing True Jesus as a man, has no more thoughts about him, but the master has a different opinion of this Miss udio. For three years now, as far as I know, the master has been living in poverty with Miss udio, and he helps Miss udio in the housework, how could the master of old, help a woman in the housework? Mr. Herran frowned as he realized this was not a simple matter, Can the boy do the housework? Yes, when the masteres back with Miss udio, you can even show him a pair of hands when the master feels like it one day. Chapter 482: The Man Who Came Home Over the Wall udio Belles cried for a long time and, tired of crying, fell asleep wrapped in a nket on the sofa, with his cell phone propped on one side, vibrating for a long time, but he did not want to answer. It was none other than Montrelle Herran, that great liar! Knock, knock, knock Outside the door, a violent bang was heard. But inside the door, there was still no movement. Montrelle Herran stands in front of the door and wakes up the neighbors. An older woman from the house across the street opens the door and curses in a daze, Whats going on? Lets not let anyone sleep in the middle of the night. Sorry, my wife is sleeping and cant hear me if I dont call louder. You must have quarreled, your wife threw you out! I heard your wife crying in the house during the day. Montrelle Herran: When the older woman had left, Montrelle Herran knocked on the door several more times. Damn it, the woman wouldnt open the door, even if she didnt answer the phone! Sleeping? Sleeping like this? When Montrelle Herran saw that he could not knock on the door, he turned around and hurried down the stairs. Half an hourter, Montrelle Herran bought a robbery kit. The rope was hooked to an air conditioning rack on the sixth floor, but as he was a regr climber and a good climber, he had no difficulty with this height. When Montrelle Herran reached the sixth floor, the window was not locked, as it was a very old neighborhood with few security measures and not all the windows were equipped with safety ss. Montrelle Herran pushed the window open immediately and flipped it into The little woman asleep on the couch, still unconscious and ignorant, did not hear themotion. Montrelle Herran wanted to scold her, how dare she sleep without closing the window when he was not at home? What if a burr had broken in? Montrelle Herran approached her and woke her up when udio Belles, startled, screamed and pped her hands against him! Ah, help! Thieves! In the dark, Montrelle Herran, unsuspecting, is pinned to the sofa by udio Belles! Montrelle Herran rushed to sp his restless arms and shouted, Look! I am who I am! It was then that udius Belles opened his sleepy eyes and fixed them on Montrelle, Montrelle Herran?! How did you how did you get in here! Montrelle Herran pursed her thin lips and stared at his surprised little face. How do you think I was able to get in if I didnt answer the phone and didnt open the door when I knocked? udio Belles heart shuddered and his watery eyes widened as he looked toward the window, which was ajar You, did you climb in through the window? Montrelle Herran, are you crazy? This is the sixth floor! Not the second floor! What if you fall? Seeing her momentary concern, Montrelle Herrans tense, handsome face finally broke into a smile, Worried about me? All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. udius Belles pushed him away as soon as he remembered his crimes: Who, who is worried about you! I still have no score to settle with you. Montrelle Herran didnt give her a chance to leave, pulling her back into his arms and hugging her tightly. A settlement is fine, but a divorce is not. udio Belles little face was red, thank goodness the lights werent on so he couldnt see! Let go of me! This is unbearable! Montrelle Herran Montrelle Herran kissed her on the lips, his thin lips made their way to her forehead as she felt a scorching heat. The man frowned and hisrge hand probed upward, Why is your head so hot? udio Belles did not feel it: No, no. But it was true that she was a little dizzy. Montrelle Herran sat with her in his arms, pressing his forehead against hers and carefully feeling the temperature again, Must be a fever. Ill get the thermometer. Montrelle Herran left udio Belles on the floor, ran to get the first aid kit and brought the thermometer. Put it in your armpit and take a measurement. udio Belles was a bitzy, I dont have a fever, I dont need to measure Montrelle Herran gave him a fierce look, Do you want me to undress you and take your measurements? udius Belles frowned and stuck the thermometer in his armpit while muttering, Just measure, why be so mean. Who the hell had done something wrong? Five minutester. Okay, give me the thermometer. udio Belles took the thermometer out of his shirt and handed it to him. Montrelle Herran took a look at the temperature, thirty-seven degrees eight, a low fever that did not require medication, but would need to be covered overnight. Montrelle Herran tossed the thermometer aside and lifted the small woman onto the couch. To get you back to bed, do you want to keep getting cold?. The woman, who had fallen asleep on the sofa under a thin nket, left the window open. Montrelle Herran took her to the bedroom, put her on the bed and was about to get up when udio Belles refused to let go of her neck. Montrelle Herranughed softly, his dark eyes boring into hers, Mrs. Montrelle didnt call me a bastard and a big liar, now what does it mean to hug me and not let go? udius Belles swallowed saliva and bit his lip as he asked, I just wanted to ask you, how did you get back? She had thought he would nevere back. Mrs. Montrelle wouldnt answer the phone, wouldnt talk to Mr. Montrelle, and Mr. Montrelle had to take an overnight flight back. Otherwise, is my Mrs. Montrelle really going to run away? With a loving look on his face, which in turn made udius Belles look a bit irrational, udius Belles slowly released his own hand that was wrapped around his neck. Montrelle Herran walked over and closed the wide-open window in the bedroom as well, the night breeze a little cooler. Mrs. Montrelle, you have a lot of nerve, how dare you open several windows even when Mr. Montrelle is not at home, without fear of a flower thiefing in? udius Belles growled lightly, Thats only done by flower thieves like you, nowadays thieves or whatever, pity of life, who climb so high. Montrelle Herran closed the window and returned to the bed, sitting down beside him, herrge hand again feeling his forehead uneasily, Is it hard? Its fine here, its not hard here So where is he? asked Montrelle Herran with some urgency. udio Belles face fell, Hes hard inside. Seeing her wither away, Montrelle Herran became distressed and, half kneeling on the edge of the bed, he looked at her and said, Dear udio, Im sorry, I shouldnt have kept this from you. Why why have you lied to me, Montrelle Herran, I am particrly stupid and gullible in your eyes? The man who had gone from being an ordinary programmer to the sessor of a multinationalpany, udio Belles, remained mute until now. Thats because youre simple. Whats the difference between simple and stupid? udius Belles red at him. Montrelle Herranughed and kissed the back of his hand, Simple is cute, stupid is not. Cute was a strange wording out of Montrelle Herrans mouth. udio Belles only felt his face get hotter. Dont think Im going to forgive you after such rude words like that, I havent forgiven you yet. And what, if I can ask Mrs. Montrelle, will it take for her to forgive me? Montrelle Herran looked at her calmly, he had that look of victory, as if she would surely forgive him. udio Belles puffed up his face, Im hungry, make me ate night snack. Okay, tomato and egg noodles for dinner?. udio Belles nodded. Montrelle Herran came out of the bedroom and headed to the kitchen only to see a box of noodle buckets lying in the kitchen trash, the woman, had eaten noodles during the night, no wonder she was hungry now. Chapter 483: I think it’s enough to be worthy udio Belles was lying on the bed, ufortable, got out of bed, put on his slippers and went to the kitchen. In the kitchen, Montrelle Herran, dressed in ck and white, had not yet had time to put on his home clothes, with the sleeves of his white shirt rolled up, and was expertly slicing tomatoes with a kitchen knife. The pot of water is boiling and the man expertly pours the pasta, the heat from the pot makes the man frown a little, but he remains patient. udio Belles approached him and wrapped his arms around his waist from behind. Montrelle Herran shuddered slightly, took her small hand in one and asked with a slight sidelong nce, Why are you up, are you ufortable, are we going to the hospital? udius Belles shook his head, his face pressed against his broad back, his voice muffled from crying all afternoon: Your father doesnt like me. But I understand him, after all, my origins are so crappypared to those of your rich family, Montrelle Herran, why did you have to be born into such a rich and powerful family, when all I wanted was to live an ordinary life with you? But when I learned who you were, I began to doubt and hesitate a little. Montrelle Herran turned and drew her into his arms, his dark eyes burning into her, What did my father tell you? Not much, just an offer to give me thirty million dors to leave you. Montrelle Herrans dark eyes sank, a hint of anger stirred in her, If he ever says anything like that to you again, you tell me right away. udius Belles ttened his red lips and said deliberately, It was a pretty good offer he made me at the time and I was tempted. Dont you dare. The man stared at her with a fierce look. udius Belles growled softly and looked at him with a face of few friends: Why shouldnt I dare? Thirty million Ive never seen so much money in my life, Im perfectly capable of taking thirty million and finding a new one. Montrelle Herran jokinglymented, Mrs. Montrelle, youre not very good at this economics thing. What do you mean? If you stay with me and dont leave me, the whole Herran Group and I will be yours for more than thirty million? udio Belles puffed up his little face, The Herran Group is yours, the Herran family, what does it have to do with me. Montrelle Herranid her slender body at his feet and pressed her head against his neck, staring at the white side of his face, Whats mine is yours. But I dont always fit into your world, Im not like Estre, I havent seen much of the world and I dont know much about socializing in high society, for you you need a Mrs. Montrelle who supports herself, not an ordinary woman with an ordinary job like me. Most importantly, udio Belles family is simple, well-to-do,pletely disconnected from the life of a famous family like the Herran family, both of whom grew up with a very different upbringing and living environment. Montrelle Herran looked at his distraught wife in his arms and said with a faint smile, I dont marry a tool for a business union, I marry a wife I like as long as I like her, you dont have to deliberately change to fit into my world, if someone makes you unhappy, Ill fix it. udio Belles turned his head slightly to look at the mans handsome face and asked softly, Montrelle Herran, are we really meant for each other? No. Youve been with me for three years, and in what way do you think weve been inappropriate in those three years? In bed or out of bed? Hmm? Im telling you the truth. This man, really, one minute hes talking about serious issues, and the next hes being a jerk!All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. The noodles were boiled, Montrelle Herran put in the tomatoes and cracked an egg, and in the blink of an eye, out came a steaming bowl of noodles in tomato and egg soup. Montrelle Herran took him into the living room and handed the fork to udio Belles: Eat. udio Belles was hungry after a long nights ruckus and although Montrelle Herran was a good cook, his appetite was not very good because he was sick. Montrelle Herran looked at him, Are you feeling better?. udius Belles snuggled into his arms and spoke a little smugly, Im still a little sick. I hold you. Montrelle Herran carried her, up to the bedroom, and had just carried her to the big bed when there was a knock at the door. Itste, who is it? Montrelle Herran tucked her in, Ill go see. Montrelle Herran opened the door and saw the property standing at the gate with the security guard. Unsettling at this hour, a resident has just reported that through the window a burr has been seen going upstairs, is there any movement on your part? Montrelle Herran: Montrelle Herran said somewhat nonchntly, and after the property left with the security guard, Montrelle Herran closed the door and entered the bedroom. udius Belles blinked his big eyes and asked, Honey, who was that a moment ago? The security guard and the neighborhood property, who thought they had been robbed. udio Belles grim little face was suddenly amused, Its all because you didnt leave the front door and had toe in through the window. Montrelle Herran gave him a sidelong nce, Why would I be a thief in the middle of the night when you opened the door for me? udio Belles gave him a contemptuous look as Montrelle Herran stood by the closet looking for his pajamas, ready to take a shower, and asked, Do you want to wash together? I dont want to! Montrelle Herran curved her lips, Its not like we havent washed together before, why be shy. However, udio Belles was still ill and Montrelle Herran did not dare to take her to the bathroom, in case she caught a cold again. When Montrelle Herran got out of the shower andy down on the bed, he took udio Belles in his arms, kissed his temple and said: I will no longer hide anything from you. udius Belles gave a muffled mmm, knowing he loved her in his heart, and sped her soft, white hands between his. I will try to be better, and one day they will believe I am worthy of you. Montrelle Herranughed softly, I dont care what people say. I feel perfectly dignified, Mrs. Montrelle. udio Belles pursed the corners of his lips and smiled sweetly. And yes, even if those people didnt think she was good enough for Montrelle Herran, who cares, it was enough that Montrelle Herran loved her. Montrelle Herran. Yes, Im here. Next time, you are not allowed to climb up the wall and go through the window, its too dangerous. Montrelle Herran pulled his little wife in his arms so that she was in front of him, cupped her little face in his big hands and gave her a deep kiss. Understood, Mrs. Montrelle. Well Iming down with a cold and its going to rub off on you. I dont care. The first thing Montrelle Herran did when he woke up the next morning was to raise his hand to udio Belles forehead. He was no longer hot, the low fever hadpletely subsided. When udio Belles woke up, he looked at the rm clock next to him and saw that it was ten oclock and hurried. Why didnt you call me! Im going to bete for work. udio Belles got up anxiously to go change his clothes, only to be pulled back into Montrelle Herrans arms behind him. I just called in sick for you. udio Belles was then relieved and closed his eyes sleepily again. Montrelle Herran stared at his small face and kissed him, saying in a low voice: Dear udio, will youe back with me to The Imperial Capital?. udius Belles eyes snapped open and he turned to stare at him, What about my job? Quit, go back to The Imperial Capital and if you want a job, Ill get you another one. udio Belles was not so pretentious, his work was essential oil, in fact he could go anywhere, but He lowered his eyes slightly and spoke reluctantly, But I havent decided if I want to go to The Imperial Capital Chapter 484: You’d better keep an eye on your husband Montrelle Herran patiently cajoled, Dear udio, I know that right now you dont want to go to The Imperial Capital or face the people of The Herran family, and I dont want to force you, I want to give you enough time to prepare yourself mentally, but do you want to separate from me apart? udio Belles bit his lip: Montrelle Herran, you are forcing me. Ill walk you back to The Holy City every week for as long as you want toe back, huh?. udio Belles was no match for Montrelle Herran, who convinced her with a few words. With few clothes, Montrelle Herran said The Herran family had everything, so she couldnt even take her clothes, but udio Belles had her heart set on taking something that would remind her of the small house where she had lived for three years. The Imperial Capital is not that far from The Holy City, but Montrelle Herran, as the sessor of the Herran Group, will not be able to spend time with her every day when he takes over the group, let alone when he returns to The Holy City with her. He was about to go to apletely new city, to a strange home, and udio Belles had brought one of the pillows he used to sleep on. Montrelle Herran asked him with a slight smile, What about the pillow?. I like it. At least Im a little morefortable when Im on a familiar pillow. Montrelle Herran felt she was right and went along with what she wanted to bring. On the ne, udius Belles asked uneasily, Is it going to be especially hard to get along with your father, who dislikes me so much? If you really dont get along with him, well move after a while, and I have many houses in The Imperial Capital, so you can live in the one you want. udius Belles looked at him with such a generous look, but he squirmed for no reason, hugging his pillow and saying, I know youre rich, but you dont have to be so wasteful, buying so many houses, do you want to eat? Montrelle Herran looked at her pretty face and exined, The Imperial Capital is expensive, so I bought some more as an investment. A rich mans game. Montrelle Herran caught the little woman, Mrs. Montrelle, do you have any prejudice against capitalists? The owner of ourpany is especially stingy and gerifalte. Montrelle Herran, are you like that with your staff? I am generous to those who can afford it, Mrs. Montrelle. While udio Belles was thinking about the trip, time passed quickly and in no time he was in the Imperial Capital. As soon as udio Belles got off the ne, he held the pillow in his arms, refusing to leave. When Montrelle Herran picked up her suitcase, she looked back and saw that Ms. Montrelle Herran, holding her forehead, approached her and gently asked, Whats wrong? Montrelle Herran, can I go back to La Ciudad Santa now? Mrs. Montrelle, arent you always frugal? Its a waste of money to buy a return ticket to The Holy City when youve just arrived in The Imperial Capital. udius Belles mouth twitched and he reached out to give her a firm twist at the waist, You evil capitalist! Last night you acted like you gave me all your money, and now you cant even buy a ne ticket. Montrelle Herran smiled slightly and hooked her lips, dragging her suitcase with one hand and wrapping her arm around it with the other, Come on, special assistant Gao is already waiting for us at the door, if you back out again, Ill have to really question, your feelings for me. udio Belles red at him. Just as we arrived at the airport entrance, Jeronimo Orihu got out of the car and opened the door of the Rolls-Royce. Boss, maam. udio Belles immediately recognized Jernimo Orihu, So its you Previously, Montrelle Herran had rented a car and the driver she had met was this man, who, after all, was Montrelle Herrans assistant! udio Belles felt his intelligence being rubbed in the dirt by Montrelle Herran! Jernimo Orihu rubbed his nose in embarrassment: Im sorry, maam, it wasnt convenient to talk at that moment.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. udio Belles got into the car and muttered, Montrelle Herran, how much more are you hiding from me?. Mrs. Montrelle, can we settle up when we get home? The ck Rolls-Royce Phantom entered the Herran family mansion. udio Belles looked out the car window and surveyed the luxurious vi in front of him, the mansion, with its extraordinarilyrge courtyard and, looking up, a huge swimming pool to the east. Tsk, its so luxurious, the world of the rich, so corrupt, the smell of money everywhere. As soon as Montrelle Herran and udio Belles entered the mansion, Angelo Herran ran excitedly to see udio Belles. Mom, youre finally here! Ive missed you so much! udio Belles red at him, I see youve had a lot of fun here and havent missed me at all. No, Mom, I missed you so muchst night I couldnt sleep. udius Belles looked at his son without enthusiasm: Really?. Montrelle Herran didnt believe him and growled softly, Come on, dont be a sissy, wheres your grandfather?. Grandpa is in the yard watering the flowers. udio Belles took a deep breath, was he going to see the old man again? Although she was old, she had been a great businesswoman in the past and had a certain air of authority about her, especially since she was not liked and her words were even more unforgiving. While she was thinking, Mr. He was followed by a good-looking young woman. udius Belles was struck by the fact that this beautiful woman looked familiar, as if he had seen her before, but he could not remember exactly where he had seen her before. Naturally, Verdad Jesus also saw udio Belles and a shiver ran through his eyes. In fact, Montrelle had brought this woman to the Herran family. Angelo Herran introduced himself to Mr. Herran: Grandpa, this is my old mother. Mr. Herran didnt even look at udio Belles for a second, but for his grandson, he just gave a faint hmm and then, rambling, said, Angelo, what would you like to eat today? Grandpa will order the kitchen to prepare it for you. udio Belles stood in the lurch, a little embarrassed, but Montrelle Herran, who was used to it, put his arm around him and said, Dont worry about him. Verdad Jesus came up on his heels and greeted udio Belles with an extraordinarily friendly, Hi, Im Verdad Jesus. Extending his hand, udio Belles was about to extend it to introduce himself when Montrelle Herran shook it directly. The man gave Verdad Jesus a cold sweeping nce and said in a particrly disrespectful manner, Miss Verdad is a public figure, it would be better if she visited us less often in the future at La familia Herran, lest the media write about her. Those who do not know will think that you and my father As soon as Mr. Herran heard this, the coffee he had just drunk, choked in his throat, Montrelle Herran! What nonsense you are talking, boy! And True Jesus, he stepped aside, his delicate face red and white with shame. Angelo Herran, who didnt like the woman at all, came over and made a particrly ugly face at Verdad Jesus. Before udio Belles could get a sense of the situation, Montrelle Herran took her hand and said, Honey, lets go see the bedroom. If you need anything, anything thats missing, Ill send for it. Once udio Belles was dragged upstairs by Montrelle Herran, udio Belles asked curiously, Who was that Miss Truth a moment ago? Your love interest. What? Montrelle Herrans dark eyes shone at him and he said deliberately, That woman has a lot on her mind, shed better keep an eye on her husband. Chapter 485: Papa Paulita is so naive! Downstairs, in the small garden, Angelo Herrn was ying in the yard with his little car when he suddenly approached the high heels of Verdad Jess. Verdad Jess knelt down and picked up the car. Angelo Herrn stared at her with his little head tilted up in a very unfriendly way, held out his little hand and said, Give it back to me!. Truth Jesusughed, I may be your mother after all, is it really okay for you to be so mean to me? Angelo Herrn could not help it in his heart: My mother is fine, why do I need you to be my mother, I was not born from you. Truth Jesus handed him the car, held out his hand and rubbed his little head, not angrily, but especially tolerant, Youll understandter. Gee, youll never be my stepmother! My father couldnt even look at a woman like you. Truth Jesus tickled the long hair that had escaped his ear and said with a slight smile, Oh? How do you know your daddy doesnt want a woman like me? This brat knew a lot. First, you dont look like a nice guy, and second, youre not as handsome as my mother!. The first reason was eptable to True Jesus, but the second, True Jesus could not ept, How am I not as handsome as that mother of yours?. Whether it was the way she was dressed or the delicacy of her make-up, udio Belles beat that woman. udio Belles, what is he doing next to Montrelle, they dont even seem to be from the same world! Angelo Herran brushed his lips in disbelief and said, If you can take off your makeup, you canpare yourself to my mother, who has a lot of powder on her face and says she doesnt look good! My mother is a natural beauty. You! Verdad Jess was furious, his eyes narrowed and he snorted: Brat, when I enter the Herrn family, youre in for a real treat! Angelo Herrn shook his head, not at all worried: Youll see if you join the Herrn family, my father wont abandon my mother! Then well see! ngelo Herrn blurted out a lighthearted phrase: How childish, to be bothered with a child. Upstairs in the bedroom, udio Belles, new and ufortable in apletely new environment, sat on the edge of the bed with the familiar pillows in his arms and surveyed the bedroom. Was this the room where Montrelle Herran had grown up sleeping? The room, in monochromatic colors of ck, white and gray, was somewhat cold, and the bedding was gray, with a very unmistakable look. On the bedroom table was a framed picture of a man and woman in love. udio Belles watery eyes narrowed when the man in the photo was Montrelle Herran and the woman was the same Miss Truth he had just seen. In the photo, Montrelle Herran was much less mature and introverted than she is now, and although she and Verdad Jesus were not doing anything too intimate, it was clear that Montrelle Herran was very fond of this Se?orita Verdad. udio Belles heart was sore and wounded. Montrelle Herran came out of the bathroom, drying her hair with a towel, and frowned slightly at his unhappiness, Why are you unhappy, still not feeling well? Montrelle Herran frowned slightly as he approached and found udio Belles looking at the painting in his hand. udio Belles: Why did you throw away the photo? udio Belles unconsciously got up to retrieve it for him from the garbage can, but Montrelle Herran grabbed it by the wrist. The man hugged her and said, Whats the point of keeping something that doesnt make sense. udio Belles red at him: Well, keep it in the bedroom. I see you are all mouth and no heart. Montrelle Herrans gaze became extraordinarily milky, extraordinarily innocent, Mrs. Montrelle, I just returned to the Herran family a few days ago. I havent lived in this bedroom for three years and the furniture is the same as before. If she had remembered, she would have thrown it in the trash and not waited for Mrs. Montrelle. Unless he wanted to chase her to the crematorium. udio Belles puffed up his face, So youre still ming me?. me her for not listening, me her for not knowing what to do. Montrelle Herran smiled slightly and leaned over to hug her, No, Mrs. Montrelle, lets make a pact. What pact? You can argue with me, or have a bad temper, or scold me, but you cant bring up divorce with me.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. udio Belles knew, too, that mentioning divorce or anything else hurt feelings the most. She hung her little face slightly, looking like she was admitting her mistake, clutching the cor of her pajamas with her little hands, and said, Honey, Im sorry, I wont mention divorce again. Well, its thest time. udio Belles curved his lips and Montrelle Herran stroked his head, Go take a bath. Good. La Vi Rouco. Estre Berrocals belly, which was getting bigger and heavier. Already seven months pregnant, she was increasingly afraid of going intobor. Lying on the bed, Estre Berrocal pressed her hand against her raised belly and thought about it. Adn Rouco had just put down his book when he turned and saw her looking, sank down, put his arm around her, and asked, What are you thinking? Estre Berrocal turned her head to look at him, Adam, do you think the baby is a boy or a girl?. They had always had an ultrasound, but since Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal didnt care much about the sex, they had never asked to see if it was a boy or a girl. Adn Rouco touched her belly with his big hand: Youre getting everything right. With this baby I dont know if it will be a normal delivery. Paulita had a normal delivery, so this one will be fine. If shes not, well do a C-section and then hire a sister-inw at home to take care of you. Estre Berrocal wasnt worried about that, Adn, Im afraid of the pain. So are we going to anesthetize ourselves?. Adn Rouco is a straight man and he doesnt get it. But how are you going to put anesthesia if you have a normal delivery?. Adn Rouco stared at her and said in a serious manner, So what, no childbirth?. Estre Berrocalughed for no reason at the seriousness of his tone, No more deliveries, where to put him? Hes seven months along, youll have to have a baby if you dont. If it had been a month or two, it would have flowed, but now it was seven months, and I couldnt help but be a little fickle. Adn Rouco kissed his temple: Come on, dont think about it, I will be with you when the timees. Yes, youll be with me then. Yes, when you have the baby, well make up a wedding. Estre Berrocal didnt mind: Why a wedding if you already have two children? Wouldnt it be nice to have Paulita and Angelo Herrn as florists?. Estre Berrocal smiled, That would be nice, by the way, I havent asked you yet, did you already know who Montrelle Herran was?. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, obviously he already knew. Estre Berrocal hit him with a clenched fist: Then why didnt you tell me earlier so I could warn udio?. Adn Rouco said amused: What did I tell you, did I tell you that Montrelle Herran was a rich man and now he was pretending to be poor and doing a role-ying game? Would your friend believe you if you told him that?. True but it seems that Montrelle Herran has taken udio to La Capital Imperial and Angelo must have been taken too, hey, our Paulita has been left without a ymate. Adn Rouco said with disdain: Our Paulita is a little princess, she doesnt need a ymate. Estre Berrocal raised her eyebrows in disbelief and came closer to look at him with a smirk: Adn Rouco, youre jealous again, how arrogant you are, if you dont believe me, lets bet that Paulita is going to be bored for the next few days without ngelo Herrn. Adn Rouco grunted slightly, not quite believing it. His Paulita had said that she did not like to y with the heavy Angelo Herrn. Chapter 486: Breaking the White Lotus with your own hands! Early in the morning at the Herran family mansion.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. udio Belles had not slept much all night because he recognized his bed, even though he had brought his old pillow. In the morning, as soon as he woke up, he saw that it was already half past ten oclock. Montrelle Herran was already up and Angelo Herran was lying on the edge of the bed looking at her. Mommy! Lazy! The sun is shining! udius Belles stood up, Where is your father? Dads already gone to work! udio Belles hurried to wash up, damn it, it was his first day at La familia Herran and he had gotten upte, and Mr. Herran downstairs was going to give him a hard time! I guess rich people like daughters-inw who get up and cook breakfast! udio Belles brushed his teeth and washed his face, changed his clothes and ran downstairs. Angelo Herran, who was trailing behind him, was speechless: Mom, why are you in such a hurry? udio Belles did not answer his son and ran downstairs in his slippers, but as soon as he arrived downstairs, he saw Verdad Jesus sitting at the dining room table with Sr. Truth Jesus obediently asked him, Uncle, is this yam porridge I have made still to your liking? Mr. Herran wanted to say that he shouldnt do it again, that The Herran family had a cook, but out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of udio Belles standing at the entrance to the staircase, cleared his throat and said deliberately: Yes, it tastes good, Verdad. Youre not like some girls who dont act like girls, its alreadyte and youre sleeping until dawn. udio Belles: It was early in the morning and she was in bed. Verdad Jess naturally saw udio Belles and, with a sh of insight, said, Uncle, Miss udio must be a neer to La familia Herrn and is not used to it, thats why shes upte. udio Belles clenched his fists, not feeling at all that Verdad Jesus spoke in his favor. Sister Herran didnt answer either, she just finished the bowl of yam porridge and said, Well, Im done. udius Belles came over, bit his lip and said, Dad, Ill be sure to get up early in the morning to make you breakfast. Mr. Herran did not even look at udio Belles, but wiped the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief, put on his sses and went to the sofa to read the newspaper. udio Belles and Verdad Jesus were the only two people left. Verdad Jesus got up, approached udio Belles and curved his red lips: Miss udio, if you are not used to getting up early, dont bother, I wille to the Herran family every day to make breakfast. udio Belles scoffed, Miss Truth is very considerate, and in what capacity, may I ask, does Miss Truth prepare breakfast for The Herran father and son family? You! udio Belles, wait and see, the one who loves Montrelle in his heart has always been me! Did he do that for you when he went out of his way for The Herran family for me? udio Belles raised an eyebrow and said, Im sorry, but I dont have to turn my husband against The Herran Family to be with him, after all, we are licensed, married and have children. No one can separate us. Verdad Jesus gritted his teeth in anger and sneered when he looked at the simple wedding ring on udio Belles ring finger: You say Montrelle loves you, but why do I get the impression that Montrelle treats you with perfectionism? When Montrelle was with me, he didnt spend money from The Herran family, but he bought me a diamond ring with all the money he earned from his work, which is much better than this ring. But what, the person listed on Montrelle Herrans marriage certificate is now a woman named udio Belles, not you, Miss Truth. Damn Montrelle Herran! How dare he buy a diamond ring for another woman! Tonight hees back and doesnt want to go to . He wont get into bed tonight! Verdad Jesus looked at Angelo Herran, who was not far away, and sneered with a red lip: Miss udio is much more skilled than the average woman. Montrelle was a man with a strong sense of responsibility. So it seems that Montrelle is not really in love with Miss udio, but more responsible. udius Belles arched his eyebrows and replied, Miss Truth is a worm in Montrelle Herrans heart? Besides, if Montrelle Herran really liked you, why would he marry me, and oh yes, I forgot to tell you, Miss Truth, thatst night Montrelle took the picture of you with him and threw it straight into the trash. Chapter 487: Oh, I forgot, you don’t have a wife. Herran Group. After Montrelle Herran finished with the old men, he headed towards his office while instructing Jeronimo Orihu: Send someone to keep an eye on Mr. Herran, Im afraid he will do something over the top these days. Yes, boss. By the way, has the wedding ring I ordered from you some time ago arrived yet?. Jernimo Orihu replied: It just arrived today and I have just delivered it to your desk. Montrelle Herran nodded slightly and Jeronimo Orihu hesitated and said, By the way, boss, Miss Truth. Miss Verdad is here. Montrelle Herran frowned slightly, Miss Truth? What Miss Truth? Jernimo Orihu gaped and secretly spat, dont you know the girls you used to pick up yourself? True Jesus, in your office. Montrelle Herrans brow furrowed and her voice became a little colder, Who let her in? This Jernimo Orihu could not understand Montrelle Herran, this Verdad Jess was his girlfriend, his first love, if you will, and Montrelle Herran had not had many rtionships, except with Mrs. Montrelle. Apart from Mrs. Montrelle, who is now officially in the family register, Miss Verdad is the one with whom the boss has more affection, I think? Jernimo Orihu looked unconsciously at Montrelle Herran, who had pursed his thin lips and had a cold look on his face. There wont be a next time. No one else has that privilege except thedy, who cane and go from my office as she pleases. it does. The fact is that thedy doesnte to Grupo Herran either, does she? Verdad Jess waited patiently for Montrelle Herran in the presidents office. In the morning, she was angry with udio Belles in the Herran family. That udio Belles, where did he get the confidence that when Montrelle was with her, he ate noodles, lived in a little rented house and gave her all the money he had. Montrelle had forgotten her. Now Montrelle only used udio Belles to irritate her, to make her angry and jealous. She went to her desk, saw a small, elegant ck velvet box and, intrigued for a moment, opened it to reveal a diamond ring of the highest cut and refraction, a ring with a diamond of great value, apparently from South Africa. Every woman is fond of jewelry, and Verdad Jesus is no exception. Verdad Jesus put that diamond ring directly on his ring finger, it looked great on him. Could have been purchased by Montrelle as a gift for her? The smile on Verdad Jesus face deepened as this thought crossed his mind, even as his heart beat several beats faster with excitement. Click The office door burst open. Montrelle Herran had just walked in with long legs when she saw Verdad Jesus standingcently by her desk and frowned, What are you doing? Truth Jesus looked up and the smile on his lips brightened even more as he came up on his heels and said cheerfully, Montrelle, you have finished your meeting. True Jesus did, but instead of touching Montrelle Herran, he was upset. When a man, having seen through a woman, feels nothing for her, all his efforts are superfluous and tiresome, especially when she has an ulterior motive, as Jesus Truth. Verdad Jesus feelings were never pure, and it seemed to Montrelle Herran that he was only close to him because of his status and position. Montrelle Herran looked at the thermos on the table, her eyes indifferent and distant, and when they rested on the empty jewelry box, her dark eyes glittered. Truth Jesus had reached out and yed with the ring affectionately, Montrelle, did you buy it especially for me? I love it, its very pretty. Montrelle Herran ordered in a cold voice: Take it off! Montrelle? When Montrelle Herran saw that she didnt move, his face grew cold as he tugged on her hand and forced the ring off, Dont tter yourself, this ring has nothing to do with you! But this ring is the perfect size for my finger. Montrelle Herran scoffed, picked up the ring and showed her the inner ring, Miss Truth, look at it, the letters engraved on the inner ring are H and C. The letters engraved on the inner ring are H and C, the surnames of udius Belles and myself, and have nothing to do with Miss Truth. At these words, Verdad Jesus face froze, Montrelle. I dont believe it, I dont believe that you dont love me at all anymore, when you were saying that I was the first person you really liked and that you would marry me . Truth Jesus reached out and grabbed Montrelle Herran by the sleeve, Montrelle Herran pulled his hand away with extreme coldness and said word for word, Hearing those words again now, not only do I not feel any nostalgia, I feel disgust, how could I have looked at a woman like you in the first ce, how blind I was. Montrelle, listen to my exnation, back then I didnt leave you because you looked like a poor boy to me, Uncle Herran forced me, he told me . he told me that if I didnt leave, he would cut me off from all resources in the entertainment industry, back then you know, I had just entered the circle, if I lost my job and had no notices, what would I do to pay the rent? Thats enough, Im not interested in those exnations. And I warn you, stoping to The Herran family every other day to hang out in front of my father and udio Belles, you are not wee in our The Herran family. Montrelle I was very wrong, at that time Uncle Herran threatened me even with your future, if I didnt leave you, you would lose everything, I did it for you Montrelle Herran scoffed, True Jesus, dont you ever write your lies before you lie? Didnt you sleep with the director of the y because you really thought he was poor and my father caught you in the act? Truth Jesus shuddered and his hands and feet grew cold, Montrelle I had no choice! That horny fucking director made me! I had no choice Montrelle Herran no longer bothered to speak to him, her eyes flooded with a cold, thin gaze, There are so many things you cant avoid, True Jesus. Montrelle Take your so-called love lunch and get the hell out of here and never let me see you again! True Jesus could not help it, he wanted to bother Montrelle Herran, but he knew how Montrelle Herran was, and at this rate, if he continued to bother him, Montrelle Herran would get really angry. Truth Jesus had to y the aggrieved one, carrying the thermos bucket, biting her red lips and making a face of sorrow and softness, saying: Montrelle, I know you cant forgive me now, but all these years I have missed you so much, you were the first man I loved and you will be thest. You are, right now, in a fit of anger, I will not argue with you, I will bring you food in a few days, when you have calmed down. You have three seconds, if you dont get lost, Ill call security. Montrelle Herran had never seen such a shameless woman, he had been blind before to fall in love with such a wench! Jernimo Orihu was about to go in to report on his work when he ran into Verdad Jess, who had run out of the office crying and sobbing. Boss, Miss Truth Dont put women like that in the future. Montrelle Herran leaned back in her ck swivel chair and raised a hand to pinch her temples. Jernimo Orihu froze for a moment and then boasted, Boss, youre a bit of a watch reader.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Montrelle Herran hummed slightly and curved his thin lips, Thats right, try watching eight oclock with your wife for three years. If I hadnt seen three years of the dog and pony show with Mrs. Montrelle, it would be a waste of time. The corner of Jeronimo Orihus mouth twitched: Oh, I forgot, you dont have a wife. Jernimo Orihu was forced to take a big bite of dog food and choked hard. Chapter 488: Herran Group and Montrelle Herran, both owned by Ms. Montrelle Herran had gone to work and the Herran family was left with an old woman, an older one and a younger one, in addition to the maids. At lunchtime, there was a watchful eye. The Herran family has many rules, and rich people eat differently than ordinary people. For example, udio Belles, who has been living there for twenty-four years, usually eats first and then eats his soup. At La familia Herran, however, soup is served before the meal. And, during the first twenty-four years of his life, ude Belles never used a public fork. But at the Herran family table, the fork must be used for all dishes. Two pairs of forks, exchanged back and forth, put an end to udio Belles good appetite, as it was certainly a lot of work for a somewhatzy person. Angelo Herrn was also a little annoyed, after all he had never eaten with such rules, and he said with a frown: Grandfather, why do you have to change the forks at your house to hold the food, when at ours you dont have to, its a nuisance? Mr. Herranughed and exined, Its called a male fork. The reason for using a fork is for hygiene, because if you use your own fork to pick up a te directly from the same te, it will carry saliva, and if there are pathogens, they can be transmitted to other people, its for personal health. Angelo Herran elbowed him in the mouth. The maid on one side smiled and said, If the master has a hard time holding the fork, the master tells me what he wants to eat and I just help him with the male fork. udio Belles was not very used to having people standing next to them watching them eat and serving them while they ate. It was like dining with an ancient emperor. udius Belles said kindly to the servant: No, thank you, I will help you. Even the most basic dining etiquette waspletely different from what udio Belles had known when he arrived at La familia Herran. udio Belles was so worried that he didnt eat much at lunch. In the afternoon, Angelo Herran ran to udio Belles and said in a low voice: Mom, Im hungry and I want to eat noodles!. By lunchtime, Angelo Herran hadnt eaten much either, and when udio Belles heard about the noodles, he was hungry too. But La familia Herran, where do you get instant noodles? udio Belles looked down, and since Mrs. Herran was not in the room, he whispered, Why dont we go for a walk around and see if there is a supermarket or something. Yes! Lets go! Fifteen minutester, udio Belles and Angelo Herran came out of the store with bowls of instant noodles and sat on a deck chair under arge tree by the road, onerge and one small, eating the fragrant noodles.Published by N?v''elD/rama.Org. It smells so good, Mom, its still the noodles! Yes, it smells so good! Rich people really eat too nutritious, those dishes dont go down at all! Not far away, a ck Bentley passed by. Jernimo Orihu, who was driving, frowned a little and looked towards the mother and son who were sitting under the big tree over there and couldnt help but be surprised, Boss, arent they thedy and the gentleman? Montrelle Herran, who was sitting in the back seat, looked up and was slightly stunned to see a small,rge family sitting under a tree eating instant noodles from a bucket. Had the old man thrown them out, or had the Herran family left them without food? Montrelle Herran gets out of the car and walks towards them with long legs. udio Belles was halfway through his noodles when he saw the figure of Montrelle Herran and hurriedly threw them on his back. Montrelle Herran frowned and put his hand behind his back, Have you been burned? Why are you behaving like a thief?. udio Bellesughed dryly, no, it was like being a thief, Im fine, Im fine. Angelo Herran also put down the noodles and looked shyly at Montrelle Herran, Papa. Montrelle Herran had never been a big fan of his junk food, not for the sake of his health, of course, but for the sake of his health. udio Belles had been married to Montrelle Herran for three years, and being under Montrelle Herrans control, he hardly ate those snacks and junk food anymore, only asionally, and Montrelle Herran ate them with her. Why are you hiding here eating noodles? udius Belles blushed slightly and bit his lip. This Is a sudden craving for instant noodles. Angelo Herran said truthfully for the sake of his future mouth, Dad, the food at home is also too nd, theres not even a te to eat, mom and I didnt eat much at lunch. With a twinkle in his eye, Montrelle Herran wiped udio Belles hand with a tissue, touched the ce where it had been burned and said, You guyse home with me first. udio Belles took his fingers out of her hand, Thats it, you guys go back first, Ill go back aler, its pretty cool here and I want to walk. Montrelle Herran instructed Jeronimo Orihu: Take Angelo back first, I will walk my wife. Jernimo Orihu: Yes. udio Belles is stunned: Why do you leave work so early?. Montrelle Herran drags her along, his dark eyes fixed on her, a slight smile in his eyes, I was afraid you werent used to The Herran Family. Turns out I was right to worry. The mans gaze fell on the bucket of noodles behind her, and he sneered with a smirk, Its only your first day at The Herran Family and youre already sneaking off to eat noodles, so it looks like it really is time to change cooks at The Herran Family. Its not the cooks problem, its mine. In fact, objective assessment, the noon those dishes are quite sumptuous, but there is only one drawback, too nutritious, too little oil and salt put, udio Belles know, so eat well for the body, but also too much not to eat. The old man has three altos, so cooks and servants of the house, pay close attention to the diet, if you are not used to eating such dishes, I will ask the cook to make two portions, a light one for the old man to eat, and a normal one for us to eat. udius Belles looked at him a little sheepishly, And in that case, will Dad think Im being pretentious?. How can you call it pretentious when your personal tastes are different? Im not used to eating either, I also want to eat something fresher. udio Belles puffed up his little face: You lie, you have a lighter taste. But what Mrs. Montrelle likes, is what I like. The sudden words of love made udius Belles heart beat a few beats faster, his ears warmed slightly and he gave her a pouty look. Lets go home. No more shopping? udio Belles looked around him, all the vis, What to see, the more I buy the more I hate the rich. Montrelle Herranughed lightly and slipped his arm around her waist from behind, looking at the houses, Mrs. Montrelle, you look over here and you are the richest person. You have no right to hate the rich. Where am I rich? One Herran Group, plus one Montrelle Herran, is that enough? Thats sweet. The Herran Group belongs to your Herran family, not me. Montrelle Herran looked at her with serious eyes, If I say its yours, its yours. Okay, okay, Im not going to get serious with you, by the way, dont tell dad about the noodles I just ate, I have a feeling you rich people must really resent eating them. Montrelle Herran found his little wife more and more adorable, I dont care. udius Belles looked at the half-spilled noodles and turned up the corners of his lips, Its a shame it spilled halfway through the meal. Suddenly, Montrelle Herran grabbed his little hand and rushed into the tent. Why dont you buy another bucket and eat it?. Huh? Five minutester, Montrelle Herran and udio Belles were sitting on a deck chair under arge tree, each carrying a bucket of noodles. udio Belles looked at him uncertainly, Are you really going to eat with me?. Arent instant noodles delicious? The corners of udio Belles lips curved involuntarily, he knew that this was Montrelle Herrans deliberate attempt to bring them closer, to make him feel that they could be from the same world. Honey, you really dont have to be like that, because whether youre Montrelle Herran who likes noodles or Montrelle Herran who likes nutritious dishes, I love you and I wont love you any less because you like to eat differently than I do. Chapter 489: Catching up with Paulita Montrelle Herrans heart sweetened like a thick drizzle of honey at the words of confession. udius Belles leaned on Montrelle Herrans shoulder and said: But Montrelle Herran, you rich people didnt really grow up in the same environment as usmon people. Its like at noon, at your familys table, you have to have soup before you eat, but in our family, we all eat first, then we have a few sips of soup, or we eat rice with soup, and you also use a male fork every time you chop food, dont you feel tired?. Montrelle Herran shook his head, Get used to it. And yes, you must get used to it, after all, its what youre used to. But I seem to have a hard time changing. When he finished, udio Belles smiled, there was no pressure in his smile, but Montrelle Herran said, You eat as you used to eat, and you will eat as you want to eat, just as you said, I dont need to cater to your tastes, and you dont need to cater to my habits, you are my wife, and I love all of you, including any of your habits, even if they are a defect, that is part of you that I love. udio Belles was stunned by these words of love. Even if they were ws, they were part of the woman he loved. udius Belles took Montrelle Herrans arm and rubbed against his shoulder, his fighting spirit rekindled, Darling, for your sake and our future happiness, I will adapt to The Herran Family as soon as possible and impress the old man! Montrelle Herran had a loving smile in her eyes, You will. He had his eye on someone so good that sooner orter the old man would like him. In the evening, when it was time for dinner, many dishes were brought, some light, some normal, and a few on the spicy side. When the old man looked at the dishes, he frowned slightly, Whats wrong? Montrelle Herran responded directly, I have ordered the cook to make them, you are the only one in the family with a light taste and the rest of us like them spicy. You are the only one in the family who likes spicy and the rest of us love it. udio Belles, fearing that Mrs. Herran would be angry, immediately pulled Montrelle Herrans sleeve with his small hand under the table, indicating to her with his eyes to stop talking, as he could already see Mrs. Herrans face, which was getting darker and darker. The next moment, Sr. Herran said in a cold voice, Now you are all disobeying me, arent you? I have no more say in this house? Rayman, who was acting as a peacemaker, said with a smile, Sir, what are you talking about, after all, the little lord anddy are young and their tastes are normal. Mr. Herran grunted coldly, but said nothing, picked up his fork and began to eat. He saw that it wasnt Montrelle Herran who loved vor, it was his wife who liked to eat vored dishes. He had married his wife and forgotten his father. After a good dinner, udio Belles waved and went upstairs. Angelo Herran followed him and asked, Mom, are we still going back to The Holy City? udio Belles thought his son was homesick and reached out to touch his little head. This is our home now, your father is already helping you with the admission process and you are going to study at La Capital Imperial. Angelo Herrn was not happy to hear that he would be studying at La Capital Imperial, What? Why didnt you tell me?. udio Belles was stunned by his sons overreaction, Whats wrong? I thought you knew that if you came to La Capital Imperial, you had to stay at La Capital Imperial to study. Angelo Herran sat on his butt on the carpet and looked at her little legs, Mommy! Go beg Daddy for me! Let me go back to La Ciudad Santa! udio Belles got out of bed and squatted down to look at his son, and after a few seconds of reflection, he smiled as if he had understood something. Angelo Herrns face flushed and he pushed udio Belles hand: Dont talk nonsense, Mom, its not true! Angelo Herrn, you caught me there, didnt you?. Angelo Herrns face swelled up and he asked, Can we go back to La Ciudad Santa or not? No, Dad and I are not going back to The Holy City, how are you going to go back to The Holy City to study alone?. Angelo Herrn pouted and said, Dad is so rich, he could hire me a nanny or an aunt! Angelo Herran, youre not making sense. Youre alone in The Holy City, how are Dad and I going to feelfortable with a nanny taking care of you? Angelo Herrn saw that there was no more room for discussion and hit his head with his small fist. Mom, do you have Aunt Stars WeChat?. Yes, why, are you looking for Paulita?This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Angelo Herrn looked ingratiatingly at udio Belles and said: Mom, I want to get in touch with Paulita. udio Belles almostughed. How old was he to know how to link? But udio Belles didnt say no, theres nothing wrong with children liking each other, its always innocent, so udio Belles made a video call to Estre Berrocal. Angelo Herran then leaned back and waited expectantly for the connection. It was a while before Estre Berrocal came over and took the video call. udio, I just went to wash the fruit. Estre Berrocal smiled and greeted udio Belles, who smiled back and asked, Whats for dinner? Im pregnant and I especially feel like eating sour, Adam sent someone to buy some sour apricots for me, Adam and Paulita and the others, took a bite and they all spit it out, saying they had sour teeth, and now Im the only one in the family who can eat sour the most. Sour kids, youre so good at eating acid, you sure have a boy. Well see when we have the baby, by the way, how are you and Angelo doing at La Capital Imperial and is La familia Herrn especially posh?. At the mention of this, udio Belles head spun and he said with a helpless face, Speaking of which, Id like to ask you, does the Rouco family use a public fork at the table? Estre Berrocal almostughed through the screen, No way, is the Herran family that sophisticated? Its a family as Godmands, The Rouco family eats carefree, Paulita makes a lot of fuss at the table and runs off to y with her toys for a while, so you cant eat so nobly and decently, Sr. udio Belles, with a look of despair, I envy you, The Herran family, where you have soup before the meal, you have to use a fork to catch the food, and the most exaggerated thing is that the table is full of light and nutritious dishes, but in the evening Montrelle Herran has ordered the cook to make some dishes to eat. Estre Berrocal clutched her stomach andughed under her breath: So much exaggeration? So much to eat the food? We can eat whatever we want, sometimes when Paulita and I are alone at home, we only make two dishes. udio Belles shakes his head, You dont understand that The Herran family eats like an ancient king, with someone at your side to serve you food. Angelo Herran, across the room, saw that his mother and Aunt Estre couldnt stop talking, so he twisted udio Belles arm and called softly, Mom. Only then did udio Belles remember the real purpose of the video call: By the way, Estre, where is Paulita, howe I dont see her? In the video, Estre Berrocal addresses Paulita and shouts: Paulita,e here so that Ta udio can see you. Paulita approached with the little train in her arms and put herself in Estre Berrocals arms waving her little hand to greet udio Belles in the video: Ta udio. Chapter 490: Never offend a creature like a woman! Angelo Herrns face, too, slipped into the video.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Hello, Tia Estre, Paulita. Estre Berrocal returned ngelo Herrns greeting and smiled, Hello ngelo, Paulita, why do you ignore people ngelo?. Paulita, determined to y with the train, had her eyes fixed on the little train in her arms and brought it close to Angelo Herrn. Look, Angelo Herrn, this is the little train that daddy bought me!. Angelo Herrn said with special disdain: A little train is nothing, my dad gave me a model car today! I only like little trains, I dont like model cars!. Paulita said with a little pout. Angelo Herran proudly said, I have a Transformer! Im going to bring it to you!. Angelo Herrn ran to his room to get his toys. udio Belles talks to Estre Berrocal: By the way, whats your due date? When the baby is born, Montrelle and I will take Angelo to La Ciudad Santa to see you. Felipa says its best not to wash your hair when youre inbor, so I wont be able to wash my hair for at least a month. If Id had a C-section, I wouldnt have been able to shower for the first ten days, I would have stunk. udio Belles joked: It doesnt matter that you stink, Adn Rouco doesnt care, you can stink all you want. As soon as udio Belles said that, Estre Berrocals deep voice came over the video call. What stinks or doesnt stink?. It was the voice of Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal smiled and said to Adn Rouco with a crooked little face, I said it would be summer and I wouldnt be able to bathe for ten days and half a month and it would stink, so I was afraid you would hate it. Adn Rouco: I dont think youd like not bathing for ten days and a half month, so we should sleep in separate beds. Estre Berrocal: Adn Rouco: How could this guy do this! Where is the pampered bride-to-be! This is what I should say! A tant disregard! Estre Berrocal spat, A mans mouth, a deceitful ghost. udio, did you dislike Montrelle Herran for not washing your hair or showering while you were inbor? No, Montrelle Herran washed my hair. He was so nasty, he kissed me several times on my fried hair that could be oiled with a shave. I couldnt stand the urge to roll my eyes. Estre Berrocal turned her head and red at Adn Rouco, who had not entered the country. Adn Rouco, look at Montrelle Herran! udio Belles was listening to Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocals brawl and was in a better mood when ngelo Herran came running from the next room with his Transformer in his arms, holding him and showing him to Paulita on camera, Ha, Pa! Look how handsome my Transformer is!. Paulita, a little girl who naturally didnt like Transformers, pouted and said, Hmph, my Barbie is the pretty one! Ill get her and show her to you. Paulita ran off to get her toys too, and the two girls wereparing who had more toys and who had more fun! After an hour of video, the two children had not finishedparing toys, so udio Belles pulled his son back, Stop grabbing the toys, dont you have something to say to Paulita? Angelo Herrn suddenly blushed: Who said I have anything to say to Pa Rouco?. Ah, then theres nothing to say, so Im hanging up now. Easy, Mom! Angelo Herrn, anxious for a moment, blocked udio Belles hand to turn off the video and spoke hurriedly, Paulita, from now on Im going to study in La Capital Imperial and I cant apany you in La Ciudad Santa. Paulita blinked innocently and asked, Arent you going back to La Ciudad Santa with To Montrelle and Ta udio? Of course we can! But we wont be able to see you every day like we used to. Paulita furrowed her little white eyebrow and said, Its okay, my daddy has money and I can fly to The Imperial Capital to y with you. Angelo Herrns little face filled with a sweet smile at those words. Paulita still had it in mind! Paulita added: But Angelo Herrn, I cant visit you very often because dad told me to study hard and not to y every day. Angelo Herrn nodded his little head, Yes! We all have to study hard!. Angelo Herrn thought that, when he grew up, he would go to the Holy City and study with Paulita at the university! Or maybe Paulita shoulde to the Imperial Capital to study at the university! Angelo Herrn told her: Paulita, take care of yourself when I am not with you, and if someone intimidates you, you must tell me! Paulita didnt think so, I can tell my dad, my dad will teach them a lesson, its useless for me to tell you! Angelo Herran: Hearts were broken. When the two children finished getting in touch, udio Belles tucked Angelo Herran into bed in the next room, while Montrelle Herran returned to the bedroom after attending to some business from the study. He saw udio Belles, freshly showered, drying his hair and touching the small velvet box in his trouser pocket. Montrelle Herran hugged her from behind, but udio Belles pushed him away with a slight frown, Wow, its so hot, dont hug, go take a shower, youve been tired all day, havent you?. Of course Im not tired, I can still get some exercise! But apparently, udio Belles had no such idea and Montrelle Herran was pushed into the bathroom by the little woman. When Montrelle Herran came out of the shower, he was holding the velvet box and was about to fall asleep on the bed when udio Belles lifted his foot and ced it against his chest. Hey? What are you doing? udius Belles stared at him with a defensive expression. Montrelle Herran felt a bit aggrieved: Honey, Im going to bed. udius Belles curved his lips, Tonight you will go to bed!. Montrelle Herran looked confused, his eyes looked at her usingly, Why? Had he done something wrong? How could he not remember? Hadnt it been good when they were eating? What kind of creature was this woman, how could she change at the drop of a hat? udius Belles looked at him with teary eyes, Think about what you have done wrong. How dare you send Truth Jesus a diamond ring of that size? And whats more, Montrelle Herran bought it for Verdad Jesus with the money he earned from his own work! Thats even more significant! udio Belles had always felt a little ufortable, even though it was all in the past, but what woman could really let go of it? It was not Montrelle Herrans fault, but udio Belles was jealous. Mrs. Montrelle, say it clearly, you give no clue and I couldnt think of any reason even if I thought of tomorrow morning. Well then, Im going to be frank, that diamond ring that Verdad Jesus is wearing on his hand, did you buy it for him?. Montrelle Herrans eyes twitched, after all this, it was all about this Is it or isnt it? udio Belles kicked him in the chest. Yes. udius Belles was also dry as a fiend, All right, dont talk to me from now on, get on the floor tonight. Is that all? The old adage that only women and viins are hard to feed really doesnt lie to me. I should have known that a creature like a woman, who bleeds for seven days without dying, discharges a ball through the belly and recovers after a month in bed, how can she be a normal creature! Chapter 491: Paroxysms of the belly Montrelle Herrany down on the floor and slept until midnight, making sure the little woman in the bed was asleep before the man stood on his tiptoes and gently rolled onto the bed. udio Belles turned around and hugged him, barely conscious. Only then Montrelle Herran reached for the small velvet box on the side, opened it, took out the diamond ring inside, took her hand and ced the ring on her ring finger. The man looked down and kissed her forehead, picked up the sheets and tucked them in. The next morning, udio Belles woke up before Montrelle Herran left. udio Belles rubbed his eyes and saw that the man was staring at her with his head resting in a withering stare. udius Belles muttered, Why havent you gone to work yet, what time is it?. I wanted to have breakfast with you today. udius Belles nodded, Then lets get up now before the old man says Im toozy to stay in bed. She was about to get up when Montrelle Herran pulled her in again, Sleep a little longer, theres no hurry today. Okay. udio Belles had just brought his hand to his forehead when he felt a hard spot on his ring finger. She froze and raised her hand to see that on her ring finger she was wearing a diamond ring that, because of its cut and translucency, was worth a lot of money. udio Belles froze and turned his head to look at Montrelle Herran with surprise: Did you give it to me?. Montrelle Herrans dark eyes glittered as he looked at her, his thin lips curved, Do you like it? What woman doesnt like a diamond ring, especially if its from the man she loves, udio Belles certainly did, Yes, I do. Thats the reaction? Montrelle Herran was waiting for her to throw her arms around his neck and kiss him happily. udius Belles pursed his lips in a smile, and gave her a meaningful grimace at the corner of his lips. What if in the future you give another woman a diamond ring? If you meet one you like, you give her one. Montrelle Herrans dark eyes narrowed slightly as he pinned udio Belles down and asked amused, Am I that casual in your mind? So, you mean youre serious about True Jesus?. The emotion in Montrelle Herrans dark eyes, serious as she rolled off udio Belles andy on her back, staring at the ceiling, said with sincerity, I was serious about Verdad Jesus when I didnt see her for what she was. If Im just ying around, does that mean Im not serious about my feelings as a person?. udius Belles understood, and he leaned over and put his arms around Montrelle Herrans waist, pressing his face against his chest: I understand that True Jesus abandoned you because True Jesus was not fortunate enough to do so, but I thank True Jesus for hisck of appreciation. Otherwise, I would not have met you. udio Belles raised his face and smiled sweetly at Montrelle Herran. Montrelle Herran touched his face, and with her other hand she intertwined her fingers with those of her diamond ring, and the emotion in her eyes was solemn: True Jesus and I, that was in the past, and I cant deny that she was my girlfriend, but now I only have one Mrs. that is you. And I want to spend the rest of my marriage and my life with you. udio Belles was overwhelmed by Montrelle Herrans early morning flirtation and asked, blushing, When did you get into bedst night? Montrelle Herranughed softly, While you were sleeping, of course. Not honestly. Montrelle Herran grabbed udio Belles by the slender waist and pulled him into her arms, I could have been more dishonest. Just as the man was about to do something bad, the bedroom door was flung open by a small figure. Montrelle Herran hurriedly tucked udio Belles under the sheets and looked at the door with mild annoyance. Angelo Herran looked innocent: Dad, am I bothering you and Mom? He asked knowingly. You have to knock on the door when youe in here! Angelo Herran frowned at Montrelle Herrans shout, frowned and Oh, and then went out in a hurry, only to be stopped again by Montrelle Herran: Come back! Come back! Whats wrong? Grandpa asked me toe up and get you for breakfast. Yes,e down and close the door! After Angelo Herran closed the door, udio Belles came out from under the covers, Why are you being mean to your son? He didnt mean it. Montrelle Herran ignores her. -What do you expect from a disgruntled man? udio Belles: This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. The Holy City, La Vi Rouco. At thete-night table, Paulita was sullen and took only a few bites from the bowl of millet porridge. Estre Berrocal thought the girl was indisposed and unconsciously reached out to touch her small forehead, which was not warm. Paulita, why dont you eat, dont you have a good breakfast today?. The little girl puffed out her little mouth, blinked her big eyes at Estre Berrocal and said: Estre, today I dont want to go to school. Why? Because my best friend is not in ss today. Estre Berrocal was shocked: Your best friend is ngelo Herrn? Paulita nodded her chin seriously. Paulita is still young and it is normal for her to be saddened by this kind of separation. Estre Berrocal takes the bowl of porridge and feeds her with a spoon while reassuring her, I can take you to Angelo Herran in the imperial capitalter, when you are on vacation. Star is right! Besides, Angelo Herrn is gone and I have other good friends! Estre Berrocal couldnt help but caress Paulitas little head: Yes, Paulita is so nice and has so many good friends. When Paulita finished breakfast, Estre Berrocal was carrying Paulitas backpack and holding her in her arms as she prepared to take her to daycare, when suddenly her stomach began to hurt. Ah Estre Berrocal covered her belly with one hand, her face turned pale and she dropped into a chair. Paulita asked in anguish, Estre! Whats wrong with you! Estre are you inbor? Estre Berrocals voice was tense as she ordered: Paulita, go and get Felipa! Paulita immediately went out to the yard to look for Felipa, Grandma Felipa! Estre has a tummy ache. Felipa and Facundo Montes rushed into the house and hurried to help Estre Berrocal into the car, Paulita followed her. Facundo Montes drove the car on the way to the hospital while Felipa called Adn Rouco on Estre Berrocals cell phone. Paulita attended to Estre Berrocal with the same gentleness as a baby: Estre, are you still in pain? Its better now, dont worry. The little girl wrinkled her little white frown, Star, dont be afraid, Daddy and I are here with you. Estre Berrocal, whose tummy still ached a little, was relieved for Paulita and squeezed the little girls soft little hand, What a sweet pea. Felipa made the call and passed the phone to Estre Berrocal. On the other end of the line, Adn Roucos voice was a little tense: How is everything? Have you arrived at the hospital yet? Not yet, but it wont be long now, dont worry, I had a sudden pain a while ago and now its gone again. It shouldnt be anything serious, right?. Ill be right there. Chapter 492: Helping Mrs. Rouco fulfill her wish When they arrived at the hospital, Estre Berrocal underwent a series of tests and all the doctors said it was nothing serious. Adn Rouco was unsure, frowning with a hidden worry in his eyes, So why does my wife have an attack of pain in the morning? The doctor exined, There are many pregnant women who approach the time of delivery and experience pseudoparoxysms, usually caused by the instability of emotions and excessive stress of the pregnant woman, who needs to get enough sleep and calm down more. Adn Rouco nodded and after the doctor left the room, Paulita, who was standing in front of Estre Berrocals bed with her small school bag on her back, blinked her big soulful eyes and said with a pout, Estre, there you go daddy, you dont have to be nervous anymore. As soon as Estre Berrocal looked up, she met Adn Roucos dark eyes and blushed slightly. That since theres nothing else to worry about, shall we leave the hospital? She was lying in the hospital bed, but she couldnt help herself, she pulled the nket back and wanted to get out of bed, Adn Rouco held her wrist, and told her without argument, Stay in the hospital for a few days for observation, what if you go home and have another pain attack? Then you can take Paulita to daycare first, Paulita will probably bete today because of what happened to me. The little girl looked at the electronic watch on her tiny wrist, Estre, its toote! Im not going to study today! Im staying here with Estre!. Adn Rouco grunted slightly as the little girl removed the bag from her back, unable to see through Paulitas small, simple mind. I think you dont want to go to school too. Paulita pouted, No, I dont want to, Im worried about Estre!. Estre Berrocal was amused and continued, Well, well, youre not going to school because youre worried about me. Adn Rouco was not as severe as usual, he called the teacher and gave Paulita the day off, thinking that she would be more or less rxed with Paulita by her side, since the doctor had just said that it was important for pregnant women to be in a good mood. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco and saw that he had no intention of leaving, but during the hour he was with her, his cell phone rang several times, Adn Rouco was busy and Estre Berrocal was fine, so she said, Adn, why dont you go back to the office? Felipa and Paulita can stay with me. Adn Rouco did not leave, but sat down next to Estre Berrocals bed, took an apple from the fruit basket, took a fruit knife and peeled it with special patience. Even if I go back to the office, I dont feel safe. Estre Berrocal halfid back on the hospital bed and couldnt help butugh, Im a little ufortable alone and the whole family ising to stay with me, people are going tough. Adn Rouco frowned slightly: What are they going tough about, not to mention the fact that you are now pregnant. To Estre Berrocal it sweetened the seriousness of her face, But if I am very well, you are very busy at work, dont stay here, Felipa will take care of me and Paulita will keep mepany.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Adn Rouco looked straight at her and said, If you really have nothing to do, Ill tell Santino Yepes to go to the house and bring you the drawing table and brushes. That way youll keep your mind from wandering. Estre Berrocal: When Santino Yepes brought the papers and notebooks, he actually brought Estre Berrocals drawing table and brushes. Adn Rouco ced the small table on the hospital bed, put the te on it, opened the drawing kit for her and handed her the brushes. The man raised an eyebrow, The reason you have false paroxysms is that you are emotionally unstable, if you could do what you like I think you would be pretty emotionally stable and wouldnt always have your mind on stressing about the fetus. Estre Berrocal picked up the brush and arched her eyebrows; Adn Rouco was very good at taking care of people. The man, in fact, was not exactly considerate or kind, but he was always understanding and sympathetic in his own way. She had been depressed for some time, but she had not told Adn Rouco that she had stopped working for a long time because she was pregnant with her second child and because she had a family. Estre Berrocal is also a designer. Estre Berrocal is also a normal person who is envious of the fact that, once she has some peace of mind, she begins to feel dissatisfied. For example, others envy her for having a handsome and rich husband, but she envies others for the good designs they make. During her three most difficult years, she used painting as an outlet for her emotions, but after marrying Adn Rouco, she touched the brush less and less, and now that she is pregnant, she has not picked up a paintbrush for some time. When he looked up, he saw Adn Rouco sitting at work, with Paulitas little head resting on him, ying a game on his cell phone and asionally scratching his ears with his little hand. Estre Berrocal made this drawing in secret. Before he knew it, he had been painting for more than half an hour and the brush had been removed from his hand by arge hand. Estre Berrocal is in the middle of the painting and looks at him a little lost when Adn Rouco reminds her: Take a break and move your neck. Im not tired. But the mans big, undeniable hand grips her shoulder and pushes her back against the pillows, Do as I say. Estre Berrocal felt that she had be a priority protection animal. At the end of the day, Felipa and Paulita returned first and Adn Rouco stayed at the hospital with her. After dinner in the living room, Estre Berrocal picked up her paintbrush and continued drawing, while Adn Rouco worked quietly. Two hourster, Adn Rouco checked the time on his wristwatch; it was ten oclock, not early. Adam,e and see, how did I do?. Estre Berrocal lifts the drawing board and brings it closer to him. Adn Rouco looks at the drawing on the board, a smile appears in his eyes and his long fingers point to the little man on it. Adn Rouco points to himself and frowns slightly, This is me?. Estre Berrocal purses her lips in a serious hmmm, Doesnt it look like it?. Do I look that childish? The man asked earnestly. Im drawing a cartoon! And besides, you look young when youre drawn like that! And youre not satisfied? Adn Rouco stared at her, incredulous, and said, Men seem unreliable when they are so childish. Estre Berrocal came up and gave him a hug and said, You are the most reliable, so, dear Mr. Its so boring in the hospital. Are you bored with me? But if you stay with me, you will have to sacrifice a lot of time at work? Adam, after what you told me today, Ive been thinking about it after I have the baby, will you support me to keep doing what I love? If you are happy, of course I will support it. But its important not to get too tired, a mans job is to earn money to support his family. Estre Berrocal, resting in the mans arms like a kitten, murmured, I wish my work could one day be entered in those international designpetitions, so many of my peers, they have set up their own brands, I envy them so much. Adn Rouco stroked his little head and made a silent promise to thedy. Chapter 493: The Great Fashion Wedding Design Contest During these two months, thanks to Adn Rouco and Paulita, Estre Berrocals mood has stabilized and she has not gone back to having false paroxysms as before. On the other hand, Adn Rouco has been very supportive of her hobby and has drawn many designs during these days, but they are all first drafts. In the evening, Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom and found her sitting on the bed, leafing through the manuscripts. Adam,e over here and help me with these designs. Adn Rouco sat down and, quite naturally, took her ankles and feet, a little swollen from pregnancy, and put them in hisp, rubbing them while he looked at her designs. Adn Rouco asked with some curiosity, Why are these all wedding dress designs? Estre Berrocal smiled and said, What do you think, is that okay with you? Ive been drawing for years and majored inndscape design in college, but Im more interested in fashion design, especially wedding dresses. Maybe its the nature of a child, I loved sewing little dresses and things for Barbie dolls when I was little. Wedding dresses? It looks like were going to have to have even more of a wedding after youve had the baby and gotten through the recovery period. Estre Berrocal didnt answer for a moment, Hmm? Dont girls like to get married in their favorite wedding dress? Estre Berrocal said, half seriously, half jokingly, So, when we have the wedding, can I wear a wedding dress of my own design? Good idea. Adn Rouco looked at the sketches of the wedding dress, and although he had never studied art and was not a designer, he could see that Estre Berrocal had put a lot of thought into these designs. Adn Roucomented: I have learned that recently there was an international designpetition, Ms. Estre Berrocal was immediately embarrassed: An international designpetition? Ive never studied fashion design, can I enter this? If its an international design contest, the participants must be very good, so I dont think its a good idea for me to do my own drawings. Adn Roucos eyes fell on the manuscripts. Estre Berrocal said: I was just drawing for fun, you told me to look for something I liked to do to distract myself. I have also done many portraits of you and Paulita. Im going to do at least one portrait of you and Paulita every year, so that when we are old and Paulita has grown up, it will be especially interesting when we see them. Adn Rouco bowed his head and kissed her forehead: Mrs. Roucos thoughts are as romantic as ever. Estre Berrocal presented the wedding dresses to Adn Rouco, Adn, with your straight eyes, which one do you like? Adn Rouco frowned slightly at the term recto, smiled slightly and chose: Este. The wedding dress to which Adn Rouco referred was simple and elegant, a design with a bodice, more international but without much character. Well the one youve chosen is fine too, but I like this one better. Estre Berrocal liked the one piece neckline. What is special about the design of this wedding dress is that it is short in the front and long in the back, the length of the front only reaches to the knee position, with some small details, it seems that this wedding dress is a little more yful than the average wedding dresses, most wedding dresses look solemn and elegant, this one on the contrary is a little cool and rtively rare. Adn Rouco flipped through the designs on the back, I think they are all pretty good, we can try tounch them. Well, Forget it, Im afraid it will be a confidence breaker. . Adn Rouco said nothing, Mrs. Rouco was afraid of being beaten, so there were some things that he, as her husband, had to do. The next morning, Adn Rouco made copies of Estre Berrocals designs in his studio and took them to the office to give them to Santino Yepes. Santino Yepes looked at the designs and asked: Boss, what is this? The wedding dresses my wife drew. There is an international wedding designpetition at the recent fashion week, and they are presented with the wifes name. Santino Yepes nodded, Yes, boss, but I know the director of the Fashion Marriage jury, Im quite good friends with him, I can give him the draft and exin it to him. No need, just go with the normal flow, they are good designs, I believe in thedy. Good. As her due date approaches and fetal movements be more frequent, Estre Berrocals mood begins to tighten again. During the day, Adn Rouco had left for work and Paulita had gone to school, leaving her alone in the house apart from the maids. She was bored out of her mind and, after drawing for quite a while, her eyes were a little ufortable and she picked up the little lion that was rubbing her feet. Have you been eating as well as I havetely and gaining a lot of weight? The lion cub gave a particrly aggressive whine and rubbed against Estre Berrocal.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal had nothing better to do when she was full, so she gave the lion cub a bath. When he finished, the lion shook his head and sshed Estre Berrocal with water: Youre too naughty, Ill make your father teach you a lesson when hees back! Dont move, its not clean yet. Estre Berrocal was lecturing the lion cub and cleaning the water stains when her cell phone rang and the caller was Dulcina Calvo. Hello, Dulcina. Star, are you home? I have nothing to do today on my transfer and thought Id stop by your house to see you and the baby. Come in, Im at home, Im giving my dog a bath. Dulcina Calvo heard barking on the other end of the phone and, after hanging up, was quick to take a cab to La Vi Rouco. Dulcina Calvo had not seen Estre Berrocal for a long time and as soon as she entered, she saw Estre Berrocal approaching with a hand on her waist and her imposing belly. Dulcina Calvo rushed to support her: Estre, your belly is getting bigger, are you pregnant? Yes, Im half a month away from giving birth andtely Ive been especially nervous, very afraid of the babying out early, or staying at home. Dulcina Calvo burst outughing and reached out to gently touch his belly: The baby is obedient and shoulde out of his mothers belly without any problems. By the way, I asked you some time ago, how are you and Dr. Esteban and the family still against each other? At this mention, Dulcina Calvo sighed: Esteban Zaragosa has managed to divorce udio Belles, but regardless of why they got divorced and whether or not they are amonw couple, the traditional mentality of my parents will only assume that Esteban Zaragosa is an unfaithful man who left his wife. I am still in a secret rtionship with Esteban Zaragosa and my parents do not know that I am still in contact with Esteban Zaragosa. Estre Berrocal reassured her: There will be time, your parents will understand you someday, as long as you and Dr. Esteban maintain amitted rtionship, your parents will end up losing the battle, parents are no match for their children. Dulcina Calvo let out a soft sigh: Yes, Estre, I envy you very much now, with your family and the mother of your two babies. Besides, no one is going to stop you from being with Adn Rouco. But there were a lot of people who kept me from being with Adam, so its good to get over it. Speaking of envy, you envy me, but now I envy you working women more. Dulcina Calvo rolled her eyes at him, You are not aware of the blessings you have, howfortable it is to be a full-time wife, look at me working overtime every day, I have dark circles under my eyes, and I envy you for not working every day and having someone to support you. Estre Berrocal gave him an ambiguous look: May Dr. Esteban support you. Dulcina Calvos ears blushed and she muttered, Were not married. Estre Berrocal scoffed with a deliberate smile, Ah . Doctor Esteban is so slow, why hasnt he proposed yet, good Dulcina, Ill ask Adam to give him a smackter. Dulcina Calvo blushed, No, no, no, no, why make believe that I cant wait to marry him. Chapter 494: Mr. Adam’s Reflection Dulcina Calvo was ying at La Vi Rouco for a long time, not leaving until almost nightfall. It wasnt long before the sound of a car engine sounded in the yard. Estre Berrocal looked out the floor-to-ceiling window to see that it was Adn Rouco who had picked up Paulita and was returning. Paulita got out of the car and rushed toward the house with her small school bag in tow. Star! Estre Berrocal approached her holding her somewhat swollen back, Paulita was more impulsive and let herself be dragged by Adn Rouco, who followed her from behind, as she ran alongside Estre Berrocal. Adn Rouco covered Paulitas forehead, fearing that Paulitas head would hit Estre Berrocals stomach. Be careful, Estre is pregnant. Estre Berrocal gave it no importance and said with a slight smile, Its okay, you must not be very nervous. Estre Berrocal took Paulitas hand and headed into the living room, Are you tired from reading today? Yes! I wish I could stay home for a few more days!. Estre Berrocal stroked the little girls head, You will be able to y for two months after the summer vacation. Star, where are we going on summer vacation?. Adam Rouco immediately said, Estre is going to be discharged in half a month, so I wont be able to go out with you for a while. Paulita didnt quite understand the meaning of downloading and asked with a pout, Download? Download what? Estre Berrocal rubbed her belly: In half a month the baby will be born. Paulitas soft little hand touched Estre Berrocals bulging belly, Estre, does it hurt to have a baby?. Yes, but Ill get over it. Then Estre shouldnt have a baby, it hurts too much. Paulita said with a white frown. Estre Berrocals heart melted into a puddle of water, a soft mess. Its okay, it wont hurtter, and Paulita wont be alone when the babyes out. Paulitas little hand gently caressed Estre Berrocals belly and innocently told the baby inside her: Be good, little one, you mustnt hurt Estre, okay? If you dont, my sister will be very badter. Estre Berrocal almost burst outughing as she looked at Paulitas face: Bad? Like a kitten? Adn Rouco looked at the two empty juice sses on the coffee table and asked, Has anyone been here? Yes, Dulcina came to y this afternoon and just left. I was going to stay with her for dinner at our house. Adn Rouco asked nonchntly, Isnt she a food lover? Im surprised she didnt stay for dinner. Dulcina said she didnt want to bother us. And she knows shes a lightning rod, nice and sensible. Estre Berrocal looked at the haughty man and the corners of her lips curved unconsciously. After dinner, Adn Rouco went to the studio to attend to his work. Estre Berrocal cut a te of fruit and brought it to him. Have you been busy with worktely?. Adn Rouco took her in his arms and sat gazing at her white face, which had grown a few freckles as a result of pregnancy. Tomorrow I have to go to San Francisco on a business trip. Estre Berrocal said sympathetically, Its okay, its half a month before I give birth, and when you return from your trip, it will be a week before mine. Adn Rouco nodded with a slight hmm, Ill be back in five days, take care of yourself during those days. I know, dont worry, dont you have Felipa at home?. Adn Rouco reached out and touched her belly, sighed softly and said to the girl, Wait until daddyes back. Estre Berrocalughed softly, Adam, when did you be such a mother-inw?. He had only been on a business trip for a few days and was still not out of ounts, he seemed particrly worried. Since Ive had you and Paulita, I have a weakness. His lighthearted words made the tip of Estre Berrocals heart flutter. Then Ill take care of me and Paulita and try not to let you worry about your weak spot, okay?. She wrapped her arms around his neck and sat in his arms, her eyes shining like stars, the little freckles on her face adding to the cuteness of her face, and Adn Rouco reached up to close theptop, scooped her up in his arms and walked out of the studio at a steady pace. Estre Berrocal asked curiously, Dont you work?. Im leaving in the morning to keep Mrs. Roucopany tonight. Estre Berrocal arched her eyebrows and leaned her head into his arms. The next morning, when Adn Rouco left, Estre Berrocal wanted to say goodbye to him, but Adn Rouco didnt give it to her, he just leaned over and nted a kiss on her forehead. You go on sleeping, you dont need to fire me. Lest the pregnant woman be in a bad mood and have to cry again during the little farewell. In reality, Estre Berrocal wasnt about to get up either and continued to sleep for another hour, curled up under the covers. When he woke up again, Adn Rouco was already gone. However, the day after he left, Adn Rouco gave him a surprise. Lupita Vasconcellos and Andreo Fanta had gone to see her at La Ciudad Santa, and even Ciri Garzn hade to see her. As soon as she entered La Vi Rouco, Lupita Vasconcellos hugged Estre Berrocal and missed her. Star, how have you been, have you had a good appetite? You must be very tired with your pregnancy. Mom, I have a good appetite, Im not tired, Adam is taking good care of me. Lupita Vasconcellos smiled and said, I think so, Adam is a good man, he is on a business trip and has asked us toe and keep youpany. Estre Berrocal was slightly astonished, Adam asked you toe?. Yes, your brother and I thought wede to see you and Paulita, wheres Paulita?This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Estre Berrocal shouted: Paulita,e here, we have a visitor in the house. Come and see who is here. Paulita came running in her little train and blinked at the sight of a room full of people and stood next to Estre Berrocal, her little hands gripping the hem of Estre Berrocals skirt, Estre, who are they? Lupita Vasconcellos, overwhelmed by the sight of Paulita, approached and took her in her arms, Paulita is very pretty, Estre, she looks just like you! I am the grandmother, Paulita. Paulita didnt recognize her and her little voice called out to her grandmother: Hi grandma. Grandma bought you a little dress for the first time,e, open it and see if you like it!. As soon as Paulita received the little gift box, her big teary eyes filled with anticipation, Grandma can I really open it? Yes,e on, Grandma will open it for you. Once the box was opened, inside was a delicate little pink dress, Do you like it?. Paulita said with wide eyes, Yes!. Estre Berrocal added: Paulita, here, this is Tio, call Tio. Andreo Fanta was handsome, and children are all born with a face, so Paulita walked over and stood next to Andreo Fantas long legs, staring at him with her cute little face. Andreo Fanta smiled slightly and looked at the little bundle of milk, Paulita, what are you doing looking at Tio?. Man, how handsome you are, youre as handsome as daddy. Paulitas serious face amused the whole room! Even the usually unsmiling Andreo Fanta smiled and bent down to pick up the small lump of milk. Youre so sweet, Tio didnt bring you any presents. Paulita hugged Andreo Fantas neck and the little boy gave her a kiss on her pretty face, Uncle kisses him!. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Youre such a kid, bro. Paulita pointed to Ciri Garzn and asked, To, is that pretty sister your girlfriend? Ciri Garzn: Chapter 495: Paulita recognizes Madrina Ciri Garzn, who had been named by Paulita, had a slight warmth on her face, and before she could say anything, Andreo Fanta had already hooked her lips in a faint smile, and her thin lips spat out a statement, Shes not a bride, shes a fiance. Whats a fiance? asked Paulita to Andreo Fanta with a curious pout. Andreo Fanta exined tersely, Hes the kind of guy whos going to get married and have kidster, like your mom and dad. As soon as she said this, the eyes in the room turned ambiguously to Ciri Garzns face. Paulita nodded her little head with special seriousness, Uncle, I see, so I have to call this sister Tia?. Estre Berrocal snorted augh, Paulita, one minute they call you Hermana Bonita and the next Tia, what exactly are you going to call her? The teat had been wrong in all generations, but children dont know anything about generations either. Paulita looked at Ciri Garzn, her eyes blinked twice and her mouth opened and she said, Ta. Ciri Garzn, who was being called Ta for the first time, blushed and rushed over to Paulita, grabbed her hand and deliberately changed the subject, Paulita, I have agreed with your Estre that you will be my goddaughter, so you cant call me Ta. You cant call me Tia, you have to call me Godmother!. Lupita Vasconcellos was in a very good mood and said with a smile, You adults, one minute you call Paulita that and the next you call her that, we dont know what to call Paulita, Paulita can call her whatever she wants! Ciri Garzn took Paulita out of Andreo Fantas arms and went to sit on the sofa: Paulita, Madrina also has a gift for you, open it and see if you like it. Paulita sat in Ciri Garzns arms, holding a gift box in her two little hands and carefully opening it. Estre Berrocal sent Felipa to prepare tea and snack, then sat down and said, Next time youe, dont buy this and that for the child, youll spoil her. Lupita Vasconcellos, who had been blessed with a niece, said, Thats not possible, Paulita is a little princess, isnt she?. Paulita said, Daddy says not to waste money, but to study hard and not y with things, so I wont y with toys every day. Lupita Vasconcellosughed at the little girls attitude, Estre, the boy is a good boy, dont worry. When Paulita unwrapped Ciri Garzns gift box, inside was a delicate little doll. Paulita hugged the doll and gave Ciri Garzn a kiss on the cheek, Gracias Madrina!. Paulita likes it very much. Lupita Vasconcellos teased Paulita, Paulita, Godmother gave you a doll and you kissed Godmother, Uncle didnt give you and you kissed her, Grandma gave you a dress and you didnt kiss Grandma? Paulita immediately opened her little arms and when Lupita Vasconcellos brought the baby to her, Paulita simply kissed Lupita Vasconcellos on the cheek! Lupita Vasconcellos was very happy and gave Paulita several kisses on her cheek too, Paulita is a little grandmothers heart. Estre Berrocal feared that Lupita Vasconcellos would remain weak after the operation and reminded her: Paulita, grandma is weak, dont bother grandma to hug you all the time. No problem, I cant be happy enough to hug Paulita, Im in a good mood and Im naturally in good health. Andreo Fanta could see that his mother was in a very good mood and said to Estre Berrocal: Mom is not usually so happy, so you should let me hug her. Lupita Vasconcellos said, Yes, not only will I be able to hold Paulita, I will also be able to hold the other one when the one in your bellyes out, and I will be able to hold Andreo and Ciris baby. Estre Berrocal, not wanting to embarrass Ciri Garzn, joked, Mom, we may be willing, but youre not going to be able to take care of them, so dont get tired. I wont be tired, I feel years younger with the kids. Paulita purses her lips, tilts her head and asks Ciri Garzn: Madrina, are you afraid of worms?. No, why? Godmother, do you want to go looking for worms with me? I want to go to the little pond out back to catch small fish. Yes. Ciri Garzn apanied Paulita to the yard with her small tools to dig for worms. Estre Berrocal looked out the floor-to-ceiling window into the courtyard and said, Ciri and Paulita are very yful. Lupita Vasconcellos sighed softly, Ciri, the girl, at first felt grumpy at the contact, but over time, the girl was actually quite nice, she said several times that she didnt like children, and look how happy she is ying with Paulita. Lupita Vasconcellos shot Andreo Fanta a look, Andreo, you have to work harder, you are the same age as Adam, look at Adam, he has a second child and you are not married yet. Estre Berrocal yed the role of peacemaker: Mom, theres no hurry, if my brother and Ciri cheer up, they will soon have children.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org. Lupita Vasconcellos, remembering what she was doing, cautiously touched Estre Berrocals belly, When will the baby be born? Its thirteen days before the due date, but for thest two days Ive had the feeling that the baby cant wait toe out. Wow, you must be nervous, dont be so nervous, your big brother and I are with you in The Holy City until Adam returns. By the way, where is Adams father? Weve been here a long time, why havent we seen the inws?. Dad, hes been away for a while and hasnte back yet, but since Im about to give birth, Dad said hed be back in a few days. So it looks like the inws are in very good health. Hes still able to y at this age. Yes, Dad has always been in good health. Mom, you take care of your health too. When you get old, the most important thing is to be healthy. Lupita Vasconcellos patted his hand, For your sake, I want to live a long life too, I still want to wait to see Paulita grow up and get married. Lupita Vasconcellos said they would stay overnight at the hotel, but Estre Berrocal refused and asked Felipa to prepare three rooms, and Lupita Vasconcellos stayed overnight at La Vi Rouco. In the evening, Paulita took Ciri Garzn to her room. As they had developed a strong bond during the day, Paulita enthusiastically asked Ciri Garzn to sleep with her at night. Estre Berrocal could not helpughing: Paulita, how can you sleep with Madrina in such a small cot? Paulita ran with her little pillow: Then Ill sleep with Madrina in Madrinas room!. Estre Berrocal saw that the little girl had one hand on the pillow and another on Ciri Garznsp, as if she did not love her as her own mother. Now you have Madrina and you dont want your own mother, do you?. Paulita is very sweet: Ill sleep with Madrina for a few days if she doesnte often, but I can sleep with Estre every day. And Estre has a baby in her tummy, so daddy says I cant sleep with Estre because I might identally squash the baby. Estre Berrocal stopped teasing her, stroked her little head and asked Ciri Garzn: Ciri, you should take her to bed, Paulita is a bit restless in bed and she rolls around a lot under the sheets. What doesnt suit me, Im very attached to Paulita and Im going to tell her the mermaid story at night. And what about my brother? Estre Berrocal asked unconsciously. Ciri Garzns ears perked up: What a story he wants to hear! Hes not a child anymore! Besides I dont sleep with him!. Estre Berrocal: Chapter 496: About to give birth! After Paulita followed Ciri Garzn to bed, Estre Berrocal returned alone to her bedroom. When he returned to the bedroom, he got a video call on his phone from Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal ran to the bed and grabbed it. The first thing Adn Rouco asked when answering the video call was: Have you had anyone at home today? Estre Berrocal couldnt help herself: Mr. Adn, next time you want to surprise me like this, could you tell me in advance? My mother and brother are here, even Ciri Garzn is here, and Paulita has adopted Ciri Garzn as Madrina, saying Madrina all the time and running to sleep with Ciri Garzn with her little pillow. You cant call it a surprise if you have advance notice. Estre Berrocal looked at the window on Adn Roucos side, where it was daytime outside, and couldnt help but ask reluctantly, What time is it on your side? Its after eight oclock in the morning. Estre Berrocal saw that he was in his pajamas and hadnt changed, evidently he had just cleaned up. So, do you want to go have a quick breakfast and then go to work?. Adn Rouco looked at the time and said, without skipping a beat: There is still no hurry, I will talk to you for another half hour. Estre Berrocal leaned back on the pillows, a little sleepy: But Im a little sleepy. Go to sleep, Ill watch you sleep. Estre Berrocal curved her lips, it was nice, the feeling of being on the other side of the screen as if she was there was more real than anything else. Estre Berrocal narrowed her eyes and murmured wearily, Adam, when will you return? Ive only been away for one day, Mrs. Rouco. Estre Berrocal sighed softly and clutched her phone, But why do you look like youve been gone for ages to me. Four more days and Ill be back.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Well The two chatted, and finally Estre Berrocal fell asleep on this side of the phone, and Adn Rouco looked at her sweet sleeping face, a warmth and softness crossing theke of his heart. Before it was nine oclock, Adn Rouco held the video on his cell phone, listening to the sound of long, even breathsing from the other side. It was only when Estre Berrocal turned around and identally pressed the hang-up button that the call was forced to end. The next morning, Estre Berrocal woke up with a pain in her stomach. She shouted several times before calling Felipa, followed by Lupita Vasconcellos and Andreo Fanta, who also heard themotion and rushed to the bedroom. Maam, whats wrong with you? Youre not inbor, are you? Estre Berrocal clutched her stomach and just felt a contraction in her belly, she got a little scared, I dont know Andreo Fanta rushed to take Estre Berrocal in his arms, Go to the hospital!. Ciri Garzn and Paulita had just gotten up when they saw Andreo Fanta striding down the stairs with Estre Berrocal in his arms and hurried to follow him. Paulita asked nervously and worriedly from behind, Whats wrong with Estre, is she going to have a baby?. Lupita Vasconcellos took Paulitas hand and got into the car with her, Its ok, dont worry, Paulita dont be afraid. Paulita said, Lets call daddy!. Lupita Vasconcellos thought about it and decided that Paulita was right, so she called Adn Rouco, but his phone was off. Estre Berrocal, clutching her belly, said, Adn is in San Francisco, he must be sleeping by now, Mom, dont call, Im sure Im having a normal pain attack. Calling Adn Rouco, who was far away in San Francisco, would only add to the confusion and it was useless to call. After the group went to the hospital, Estre Berrocals stomach stopped hurting again. The doctor told her, This is normal for pregnant women, as they are about to give birth and usually have simr pain attacks these days, so if you are really unsure, you can stay in the hospital from now on. Lupita Vasconcellos asked Estre Berrocal, who was in the hospital bed, Estre, why dont you start today and stay in the hospital, theres no telling what day youll give birth. Estre Berrocal did not like the idea of being hospitalized, and if she was, she would need her family to stay with her, which would be inconvenient even if they worked shifts, and Estre Berrocal would feel bad about it. Mom, Id rather stay home, besides there are still fourteen days until I give birth. The doctor said: It is true that the due date is still a long way off, but normally pregnant womene three days before the due date, or the day before. Half a month before they are hospitalized, some of them are afraid they will not be able to stay. Finally, Estre Berrocal went home, but her heart was always attentive. Ten days before giving birth, on the morning of Adn Roucos return, Estre Berrocals water broke. Chapter 497: Estrella Berrocal, I love you Andreo Fanta drove to the hospital in a flying car to take Estre Berrocal to the hospital. Lupita Vasconcellos and Ciri Garzn grabbed Estre Berrocal by the hand and ran after the stroller, Estre Berrocal was sweating profusely, her face was red and white with pain. It hurts me Im not going to give birth! Ah ! Im not going to give birth! Lupita Vasconcellos was anxious, but it was time to give birth. Hold on, just a little longer! It will soon be over! Estre Berrocal cried out in pain, tears and sweat slipping from the corners of her eyes, Mom, where is Adn Rouco? Have you contacted him yet? Im suffering so much! Mama I dont want to give birth. Ciri Garzn said: I just got in touch with Adn Rouco, he just got off the ne and ising from the airport! A sharp pain in her abdomen, Estre Berrocal gritted her teeth and said, I wont give birth until shees! Adam is on his way! Star, hold on! Moms going to make some more calls to hurry up. Estre Berrocal shouted, the pain was so great that she was losing her mind: Damn Adn Rouco! Andreo Fanta reached over and pulled Paulita, his big hand covered Paulitas eyes, Paulita stood next to Andreo Fantas long legs, her small hands stung Andreo Fantas big hands. Dude, why are you covering my eyes? The image of childbirth is too gory for young children to see. Only after Estre Berrocal was wheeled into the operating room by doctors and nurses did Andreo Fanta release her. Paulita peeked into the operating room and asked Andreo Fanta with a tilted face, Uncle, did Estree in to have the baby?. Andreo Fanta nodded, Dont worry, its going to be quick. I want to go in to see Estre. Children cant go in there. Paulita puffed out her little mouth and shrugged her shoulders. The children will wait outside and be good. Andreo Fanta couldnt help but smile slightly as he reached up to rub Paulitas little head and led the little girl to sit in the chair, Sit down and wait a while. Lupita Vasconcellos walked anxiously out of the operating room. Paulita, with her little head in both hands, spoke in a milky voice: Grandma, you have to stop walking, Im getting dizzy looking at you. Andreo Fanta also said, Mom,e sit down for a while, there is a professional doctor here, there will be no problem. Lupita Vasconcellos asked anxiously: Where is Adn? Where is he? I see that Estre is very scared, maybe Estre would feel calmer if Adn were here. Andreo Fanta called Adn Rouco again. About five minutes to go, we should be on time. Ciri Garzn sat with Lupita Vasconcellos on her arm and said reassuringly, Ta, Estre is going to have her second child, it should be easy, dont worry too much. Thats true, but I dont know whats wrong with my heart, its beating so hard. Paulita had not had time for breakfast in the morning and her tummy rumbled twice. Andreo Fanta asked him, Are you hungry?. Paulita rubbed her tummy and said, Uncle I want to eat a hot dog and drink milk. Ciri Garzn, who had not had breakfast either, suggested: Paulita, go out with Madrina for breakfast. Andreo Fanta felt ufortable and wanted to apany him, but here Estre Berrocal was still in the operating room, and with only Ma out, she could not leave. Ciri Garzn took Paulita by the hand and was on her way to the hospital entrance when she ran head-on into Adn Rouco, who rushed in at high speed. Dad! Adn Rouco, toote to pay attention to Paulita, let out a slight gasp and asked Ciri Garzn, Wheres Estre?Material ? N?velDrama.Org. In the operating room, go over there, Im going to take Paulita to breakfast. At Ciri Garzns words, Adn Rouco rushed in without even having time to say hello. Paulita puffed out her little mouth: Hasnt daddy seen me? Ciri Garznughed and stroked the little girls head: Your daddy is too nervous about Estre. Come on, lets go get a good breakfast. Adn Rouco ran to the door of the office in a huff. Lupita Vasconcellos was quick to say: Adam,e in, Estre is inside. With a nod of his head, Adn Rouco hurried into the operating room, guided by the nurse. Once inside the operating room, Estre Berrocals little face was stained with sweat and tears, and her hands clutched at the sheets in agony. Ah, I dont want to have a baby! shouted Estre Berrocal, shaking her head violently, and Adn Rouco approached her, half kneeling by the bed, and grabbed her by the hand: Estre, Iming. Estre Berrocal opened her eyes with tears in her eyes and looked at the man in front of her, hateful and excited, Adn Rouco, why did you onlye! I was so scared a moment ago ah-! Suddenly, there was a wrenching pain as Estre Berrocals fingertips pinched hard at the flesh on the back of Adn Roucos hand! Adn Rouco felt slightly sore, but only frowned and let Estre Berrocal scratch. The mansrge hand, ruffling her sweat-soaked hair, rested on her forehead and said encouragingly, Im here for you, youll be all right. But at that moment, such sweet words did not have half the effect for Estre Berrocal, who was inbor, and said, Adam Rouco I want to curse you! Adn Rouco: The man then calmly replied, Curse. The doctor guided on one side: Inhale, exhale, push - Ah, Adn Rouco cabrn! I never want to have a baby again! You dont know how much it hurts to have a baby! Adn Rouco took her little hand and ced it against his thin lips and kissed it, looking at her eagerly, Okay, we wont have a baby again. You big liar! I hate you! Who the hell tricked her into having an easy second child?! The doctor said from the side, Pregnant women need to stop talking loudly, concentrate,e on, push - Ah C I cant use force! All hell broke loose. Adn Rouco whispered in her ear, So, think what you would do if you caught me holding a woman outside?. Estre Berrocal was furious and shouted loudly: ?Adn Rouco hijo de. ah! And that woman is pregnant with my child. Aah-! Louder! The babys head ising out! Breathe in, breathe out- Adn Rouco added: Estre, lets get a divorce. Estre Berrocal clenched her fist upwards and punched Adn Rouco in the face! Adam Rouco! Shut up! Ah-! What? A babys cry came from the operating room! The doctor joyfully announced, Hes born! Hes out! Estre Berrocal, pale and weak, asked Adn Rouco, who was standing next to her, Has he really gone out? Adn Rouco looked at her with burning eyes and said, word for word, Thats it, and were not having any more babies. Estre Berrocal tried to say something, as if to say that the word divorce was no longer allowed, but she was too tired and fainted. She wanted to question him about the truth of what he had said, but she was too tired. But in her daze, she heard the firm words, Estre Berrocal, I love you. He wanted to say: Adn Rouco, I love you too. But he fainted at . Chapter 498: New family members The roadside breakfast store. Ciri Garzn and Paulita asked for a small breakfast table, all kinds of breakfasts, soy milk, pancakes, hamburgers, sandwiches? appetizing to look at. Paulita, who is rtively new to these breakfasts since she doesnt eat them often, points to the tofu fritters and says, Madrina, Estre loves them too. Shes never tried these before. Last time, Estre had eaten all the soy milk without waiting for me to taste it. Ciri Garzn took a bite with a spoon and passed it to her little mouth, Taste it then. Paulita opened her mouth to take a bite and Ciri Garzn smiled and asked, Is it good?. The little girl narrowed her big eyes and nodded her head, Yes!. As the two ate, a tall, erect man entered the small breakfast room. Paulita was eating a sandwich with her little hand when she saw Andreo Fanta enter and joyfully shouted, Uncle! Ciri Garzn, startled, also looked at him, What brings you here?. Adn Rouco has arrived and is in the operating room with Estre, I didnt think it was right for you to take Paulita. Ciri Garzonughed lightly, Is Second Master not sure about me taking Paulita with me, or is he afraid Ill leave Paulita alone and shell run away? Andreo Fanta frowned slightly but said nothing, sitting down next to Paulita. Paulita held up the doughnut and asked, Uncle, do you want breakfast?. Ciri Garzn deliberately said, Paulita, your Tio is a big eater, hes not used to eating this, so dont force him. Andreo Fanta pursed his thin lips, his dark eyes slightly sunken as he stared at Ciri Garzn, and after a few seconds, he said, Who says Im not used to eating this? Paulita, Tio will eat with you. Paulita picked up another fritter with her oiled hands and handed it to Andreo Fanta, Uncle, this fritter is crunchy and tasty. Andreo Fanta said mmm, a little ufortable with the greasiness, but ate several bites. Ciri Garzn looked at him andughed, Nobody forces you to eat. Wasnt she aware of that? He was just trying to get closer to her, thats all. Hospital, inside the ward. Estre Berrocal had slept for a long time, her whole body felt as if it had been heavily run over by a truck, her limbs felt as if they were not hers. She was drowsy, tired, sore and weak, unable to muster any energy. When she opened her heavy eyelids, there was a handsome, worried, nervous face in front of her. Wake up, is something ufortable? Im going to call the doctor. Adn Rouco said, taking a step to address the doctor. Adn Rouco Estre Berrocal called out to him in a hoarse, weak voice. Adn Rouco turned to her and took her small hand in his big one: Yes, Im here. Estre Berrocals eyes were bloodshot, I dont know if from the pain of childbirth or from her grief, and she looked at him with crushed lips and watery eyes full of anguish. Adn Rouco reached out and stroked her hair, rubbing his fingers tenderly over her face, and asked in a low voice, Whats wrong with you? Is what you just said true or not?. Adn Rouco reacted for a few seconds before remembering those words and said amused: You really believe them. I dont know if you do or not. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but feel angry and aggrieved, knowing that he was only saying those words to force her to make the baby. The mans dark eyes bore into hers as he said, Youve heard all those falsehoods, but that truth you dont seem to have heard. I dont mind repeating it. What words? Its not another angry word, is it? I just had a baby and my qi and blood are weak, you cant get angry with me again The mans low, maic voice rang out, word for word, Estre Berrocal, I love you, deeply. The little woman, lying on the hospital bed, froze for a moment, a pretty blush creeping onto her small, pale face. Adn Rouco looked at her yfully, Isnt it time for Mrs. Rouco to react?. Estre Berrocal blushed and hooked her weak fingers, gesturing to him, Come here. Hmm? Adn Rouco approached, thinking she was trying to whisper something affectionate to him. Estre Berrocal was still unable to reach him and frowned slightly, urging, Come a little closer. Adn Rouco moved a little closer. This time, I could touch him and I could easily reach his neck and kiss him on the lips. The womans warm, soft lips rested on the edge of his, and at the same time the little woman murmured, Adn Rouco, I love you too. He smiled warmly and wrapped his arms around her body, lowering his head to kiss her back. But the door to the room clicked and swung open. Estre Berrocal hastily withdrew from Adn Roucos arms and got under the sheets, while Adn Rouco was calm and had no shame on his face. The few people at the door were a little embarrassed. However, the main concern was Estre Berrocal. Paulita ran to the bed and asked, Estre, have you had a baby? Is it a baby brother or a baby sister? Estre Berrocal was so stunned that she didnt bother to ask Adn Rouco about it. Adn Rouco smiled slightly and said to Paulita: Estre is going to have a little brother. Paulita asked happily, Where is little brother? I want to see him. Little brother is in the incubator, so I cant see him yet. Paulita puffed out her lips, Well then. Estre are you in pain? Estre Berrocal let out augh and reassured the little girl: Shes fine, in a few days shell be fine, dont worry. Lupita Vasconcellos sighed in relief and said, Thank goodness the baby made it. I see Estre is still tired too, so lets go out while Estre rests and rests. Estre Berrocal nodded. Paulita refuses to go: Im staying here to protect Estre, Grandma, Im not going. Lupita Vasconcellos looked lovingly at the little bundle of milk and smiled, Silly boy, your father is here, Estre needs to rest, are youing with us to see your little brother? Hearing about her little brother, Paulita couldnt resist again: Yes, yes, Estre, first Ill go see my little brother and then Ille back to you, okay? Okay, go. When they left, the room was silent again. Estre Berrocal, lying on the bed, looked at Adn Rouco and asked curiously: Have you seen the baby? Who does the baby look like?. Adn Rouco was particrly unconcerned: Not really, just a quick look. Huh? Youre the father, how can you not see it?. How he didnt seem to like or pay much attention to the child.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Adam Rouco lowered his gaze, rested his head on his forehead and sighed softly. I was so worried when you fainted right after you gave birth, so how could I feel like paying attention to the baby. Estre Berrocal waspletely delighted and smiled sweetly as her watery eyes stared at him. So youve been looking out for me and you havent looked at the baby until now?. Adn Rouco responded with indifference: Yes. Even now, Adn Roucos heart, this heart, still beats, We will not have childrenter. Estre Berrocal looked at him unenthusiastically, Really? Really, I promise you. If I had known how painful it would be, I wouldnt have let you have a second child. Estre Berrocal reached out and took his big hand, brought it to her face and touched it. Having a baby hurts, but youll recover quickly with good care. Dont worry. Adn Rouco lowered his gaze and kissed her forehead, Yes, Im sure Ill take good care of you. Chapter 499: Well cared for by Adán Rouco Estre Berrocal touched the bite mark on the back of Adn Roucos hand and frowned a little, she had bitten it when she was inbor and could not control it, she had not expected it to be so deep. She touched the wound and asked in anguish, Does it hurt a lot? Do you want me to give you some medicine to dress it? Even if he healed, the back of his hand would still have two rows of bite marks. Adn Rouco stretched out his hand and ced it over his eyes: Go to sleep. I will tell Felipa to prepare you something to eat and bring it to you. Estre Berrocal pulled away from his big hand and said, I just woke up, Im not sleepy yet,e here, let me see your face. She remembered that when she had given birth, she had punched him on the left side of his face and punched him not too hard for the bastard words he had deliberately said. Estre Berrocal raised her hand and touched the left side of his face, which was still a little red. Adam, Im sorry, I didnt mean to. I dont me you, get some rest. Estre Berrocaly down obediently and, after a moment, her little hand scratched Adn Roucos palm: I want water. Adn Rouco poured her water, helped her up and leaned on her arms, brought the ss to her mouth and fed her. Estre Berrocal gulped the ss and then licked her lips, still a little thirsty. Adn Rouco poured him another ss of water and fed him. Estre Berrocal was put to sleep by Adn Rouco for another three hours or so, and when she awoke, it was dusk in the west. Felipa brought a fragrant meal and nourishing soup and Adn Rouco helped Estre Berrocal half recline on the pillows. Estre Berrocal wanted to eat alone at the small table, but Adn Rouco did not give her a chance to do so, only asking her, Do you want the soup or the food first? Estre Berrocal said, with sweetness in her heart, Lets have a couple of mouthfuls of soup to wet your throat. The man took a spoonful of chicken soup and blew his thin lips before passing it to his mouth. Estre Berrocal did not open her mouth for a moment and looked at him in amazement. Whats all the fuss about, letting me feed you with my mouth?. She blushed and immediately opened her mouth to drink the soup. I dont know if it was because Felipas cooking had improved, or because Adn Rouco had pampered her hands, but the soup was delicious to the core. After a few sips, Adn Rouco began to feed her, fearing that she was too full. Estre Berrocal didnt like carrots, but the dish included steamed carrots. No carrots, I want to eat shredded meat. Good girl, you have to take a little of both, its good nutrition and you recover fast. The carrots and shredded meat were put in their mouths along with the rice. Felipa couldnt help but be happy to see the loving couple and said, Young abuelita, if you want to eat something else tomorrow, let me know and I will prepare it and take it to the hospital. You are recovering and it is good for your health to eat well. Adn Rouco asked uneasily, Is there anything he shouldnt eat while he recovers? Felipa replied, Nothing cold, spicy, sauted, but whatever you want to eat, especially chicken soup, fish soup and other nutritious soups.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco nodded slightly: Do more and send him. Yes, sir. When the meal was over and Felipa gathered her things and left, Estre Berrocal went back to lie down on the bed. Adn Rouco stared at her: What are you looking at me, you can sleep now. Estre Berrocal frowned, Why do you want to sleep again, I didnt just wake up?. It was a brutally simple way for this man to keep her, to keep her like a pig. It would take two months to be in recovery, and if I was like that for two months, would Ie out of recovery so fat that I couldnt even see people? Adn Rouco asks: And what do you want to do? y with my phone or watch TV? I want to talk to you. Adn Rouco is particrlymunicative: Go ahead, Im listening. Estre Berrocal stretched out her arms to him with a sweet smile. To do what? For pampering. Adam Rouco bent down and reached out to take her in his arms and lean on her, hisrge hands gently stroking her hair, smoothing the fur as if holding a puppy. Estre Berrocal leaned back in his arms, closed her eyes slightly and asked with a smile, By the way, I havent named my brother yet. What should we name him? Adn Rouco thought for a moment: Lucio Rouco? Estre Berrocal thought it sounded good, Lucio, then. I want to see the baby. Adn Rouco did not want her to get out of bed now and told her, Lets go tomorrow, you have just given birth today and it is not good for you to get out of bed. Okay then. Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms around his waist and rubbed her face against his, Adam, it turns out you really mean a lot to me. What do you mean it turns out, meaning you didnt feel that way before?. Estre Berrocal smiled and let out a chuckle, I thought it was important before, but after today, its even more so. Hmm. The man lowered his head and kissed the top of her hair. Estre Berrocal said, When you hadnte to the hospital today, I was in a lot of pain and I didnt want to have the baby, and if you hadnte, I dont think I would have been able to have it for a while. Its my fault for almost missing such an important moment. I shouldnt have gone on a business trip when you were about to go intobor and almost missed the birth. Its not your fault, the baby was so eager to get out that it came out ten days early. Adn Rouco contemted her, with a deep and serious look: Whenever you need me in the future, I will be at your disposal. Mmm. Estre Berrocal replied sweetly, curving her lips as she nuzzled his neck and snuggled into his arms. Estre Berrocal was hospitalized for more than half a month under the iron rule of Adn Rouco. When she returned to the Fou family, Adn Rouco sent for a sister-inw to stay at home and take care of the baby without Estre Berrocal having to worry about anything. Estre Berrocals recovery was very easy, except for the night feedings, which were a lot of work, but Adn Rouco took care of everything else. During the recovery period, Estre Berrocal gained a lot of weight. When she had her baby, she followed Felipas advice not to wash her hair every day, as she would catch a cold, so during the summer Estre Berrocal only washed her hair once a week, in bed, with the help of Adn Rouco. When Estre Berrocal was almost out of recovery, she looked in the mirror, seeing herself fat and ugly, and almost despaired. Adn Rouco told him that he had juste out of recovery and that his body had just recovered, so he was not grilling, that he would not be able to stock up on blood without eating, and that he should wait for his body to recover before going on a diet. After a serious lecture, Estre Berrocal sat down next to him, like a rabbit with its head shrunken, and had to eat in earnest. During the recovery period, Adn Rouco did not allow him to stay upte, did not let him y with his cell phone in bed, went to bed at the end of the day and did not care much for the children. Summer was almost over and Estre Berrocal was out of recovery when she received a letter in the mail. When she opened it, it was a letter informing her of the finalists for the fashion week show. Estre Berrocal wondered when she had submitted her candidacy. She hadnt submitted any articles, so how could she receive a shortlisting letter? Chapter 500: Too fat to wear a wedding dress well Paulita has not yet started school and is ying at home with her little brother. When Estre Berrocal went upstairs to check on the children, she saw Paulita rocking gently in her crib while the nanny sat thereughing at the siblings. Paulita said proudly: Estre, my brother is asleep. I put him to sleep. Estre Berrocal stroked the little boys head and looked at it with affection: It looks like Paulita will be able to take care of him without me having to worry about him. The nanny interjected Yes, maam, it saves me a lot of effort to have Paulita at home, watching her little brother all the time. Paulita is such a good boy. Yes, our Paulita knows what shes doing. Estre Berrocal knelt down, hugged Paulita and kissed her. Paulita saw the notice Estre Berrocal was holding and asked: Estre, what is this? This, my wedding dress design, has been shortlisted for thepetition, but I dont know who submitted it to me. Paulita murmured and asked, Will it be daddy?. I think so, too. Ask him when hees back. After all, she had only shown her manuscripts to Adn Rouco and, besides, who else but Adn Rouco would have the time to help her with them? I wanted to share the good news with him when he returned in the evening. Estre Berrocal gently rocks the cradle in which the baby sleeps soundly. Paulita leaned over and looked at her brother, Estre, lets give her a nickname!. Estre Berrocal thought for a moment, smiled and said, Paulita for my sister, Esteban for my brother?. Paulita giggled twice: From now on you will be called Lucio! In the evening, Adn Rouco returned from work. Estre Berrocal followed him into the studio and handed him a tray of fruit. Adn Rouco frowns slightly: Right now I dont want to eat fruit. So what do you want to eat? Estre Berrocal looked at him with wide eyes. Adn Rouco lifted her up and sat her in his arms: Why so solicitous, have you done something wrong? Estre Berrocal blushed: What could I have done wrong? Im a good woman now, okay?. So you have something to tell me? Estre Berrocal sat in his arms, adjusted her sitting position and was about to share the good news that her design had been shortlisted when Adn Roucomented on her weight. Its true that it weighs a lot more. Estre Berrocal was about to share the news with him, but upon hearing it, she pulled her hands away from his waist and said with mild annoyance, Then I wont sit on yourp! Ill save you from breaking your leg. He said, about to get up, but was restrained by the mansrge hand, So serious? Mr. Adam, dont you know that a womans weight is a womans dignity?. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow in disapproval, Then I wont call you fat anymore. What do you mean youre not going to call me fatter, Im fat now!. The mans dark eyes, watching her,mented objectively, Its true youre not fat, youre plump at best. Youre plump at best. Estre Berrocal almost spat out a mouthful of blood. Forget it, I cant be bothered with a straight man, or Ill be asking for it.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Tell me the truth, have you done something without telling me?. Adn Rouco did not remember for a moment, What is it?. Estre Berrocal didnt bother to beat around the bush and said, Did you help me submit my design to the fashion contest?. Adam Rouco was slightly stunned and his dark eyes shone with relief, You were shortlisted? Estre Berrocal took the notification letter out of her pocket and unfolded it before Adn Roucos eyes. Damn it look at her!. Adn Rouco looked at the notification and his thin lips curved: Its true. Adam, why did you help me with my submission?. I think Ive always had a good eye, and even though Ive never studied art or design, I have a hunch that your design must not be that bad. Her tone was light, but confident, and it was because of her that Estre Berrocal was so happy that she gave her a bear hug. Adam, thank you for pitching me and believing in me so much. But you didnt help me with my presentation because the organizers have connections with the Rouco Group and thats why I was shortlisted, right? Estre Berrocal looked distrustfully at Adn Rouco and the man raised his hand and pped him on the forehead: What are you thinking? I dont even know the organizers and the presentation was made in your name, even if they knew me, they wouldnt know that Estre Berrocal is my wife. Ah, thats right. Estre Berrocal carefully kept the prescreening notice. When is the repetition? The letter said next Friday, but the format of the retake has changed, so you have to bring your work in person to present and borate. Adn Rouco nodded slightly: I will apany you on Friday. Estre Berrocal asked, amused, Arent you working on Friday? Ill go alone, Ive been selected for the preliminary round, its not going to be easy for the final round, youll be there and Ill be humiliated if Im eliminated. You dont have to be embarrassed in front of me. Estre Berrocal made fun of him, got off hisp and told him: Of course a straight guy like you doesnt understand the fear of showing failure in front of the one you love the most. Hey, you dont understand even if I tell you, the rematch is next Friday, then I havent drawn my new design yet, I wont talk to you anymore, you work, I have to think about the design. She had just turned around to leave when she was embraced from behind by the man. Why are you holding me back? Im going to work on the design. The mans low, maic voice rang in her ears: Mrs. Rouco, you dont have to be afraid to fail in front of the man you love the most, because no matter how many times you fail, Mr. Adn will believe in you unconditionally, he will support and sustain you. Estre Berrocals heart softened at the tip, sweet and creamy like fermenting honey: But I also dont want to betray their trust and support in me. I also want to show them that the woman Adn Rouco married is still two-faced and not a foodie. The man couldnt help but overhear her tone, Who dares to say youre a foodie?. Estre Berrocal bit her lip, rattled her fingers and murmured, Well, theyll think it even if they dont say it. Its not like theyre eating their familys dry food, its none of their business. Estre Berrocal turned to him with a bright-eyed smile, slipped her arm around his neck and kissed him on tiptoe. So, if I get eliminated, I might have to go home and eat dry food. Mr. Adam has the most dry rice here, Mrs. Rouco can eat all she wants. But when the rematch is over, doesnt Mrs. Rouco have to think much about our wedding? The old man had already mentioned it several times, but at that time Estre Berrocal was not yet out of recovery, and now that she is, this wedding cannot be postponed any longer. Adn Rouco is a public figure, and sooner orter, Ms. But now Im so fat that my wedding dress wont fit, I want to wait until Im thinner. Chapter 501: Weight Loss Just as we were discussing the question of being fat or not, there was a knock on the studio door. Young proprietor, Young hostess, it is dinner time, and his lordship asks you to go downstairs with him. Come at once. Adn Rouco took one look at Estre Berrocal and said, Id be willing to wait for you to lose weight before celebrating the wedding, but youll have to convince the old man. Mr. Rouco could not wait for the wedding to take ce tomorrow to shut the mouths of outsiders, as he had met his mother, Lupita Vasconcellos, at his brothersst full moon reception. Its not that Estre Berrocal didnt want to have a wedding, its just that shes not in the best shape to wear a wedding dress now that shes out of the womb, and every woman has a bit of vanity. When we got to the table during dinner, the old man brought up the old story again. How are you thinking about the wedding? You are settling in early so you can tell the inws. Lest the inws always think that we, The Rouco family, dont value Estre. Estre Berrocal was quick to say, Dad, its okay, Adam and I have been busytely, Ill just say something on my mothers behalf, she wont mind. The old man reflected, Adam, Star, I dont want to be rude, but you have already had two children and the wedding has not yet taken ce. If you are afraid that the wedding will be tooplicated, I will send someone to do it, and you two can put on your clothes and stay there. Estre Berrocal nibbles broli and looks at Adn Rouco. Then Adn Rouco slowly began, Dad, its like this, Estre just gave birth to her baby and her body has not yet fully recovered. the girls want to be thinner for their wedding dresses, lets give her some time to recover. Hearing this, the old man frowned, looked at Estre Berrocal seriously and said: No, where are you fat? Youre fine, arent you? Its not good to be too thin, but like this. Estre Berrocals face burned at thement: Dad, now Im really fat. I dont think I can even fit into my wedding dress The old man didnt believe it: Arent all wedding dresses custom-made? The ones that are made to order, how can there be a chance of not being able to wear it?. Paulita grabbed the ribs with both little hands and gnawed them all over her little mouth, her big eyes roaming the ce in front of the few adults before finally saying to Mr. Rouco, Grandpa, the truth is that Estre is too fat now for her wedding dress to fit. Estre Berrocal: Although Paulita speaks the truth, the cut is all too true. At dinner, Estre Berrocal did not eat many bites, just a couple of broli and two bites of rice. When Estre Berrocal got up from the table, Mr. Rouco looked at Estre Berrocals unfinished bowl of rice: Whats going on here? Arent you d I pushed too hard?. Adn Rouco weakly returned: It is a diet. When dinner was over, Adn Rouco called Paulita to his side. Paulita still had a grain of rice stuck to the side of her mouth and Adn Rouco raised his hand to push it away and said, Dont ever call your mother fat again. Paulita said with a bit of a frown, But Dad, I was just helping Estre, Grandpa is urging you to hurry up with the wedding and I was helping Estre buy time to lose weight. Dont say that next time. Paulita pouted, Okay, but Estre has put on a lot of weight. Unsure, Adn Rouco added: Dont mention the word fat in front of Estre until she loses weight. understood? Paulita winked: What a terrible creature women are! At dusk, Estre Berrocal sits alone in the backyard with feed in her hand feeding the fish in the pond. Adn Rouco came over and sat down next to her, looking at her somewhat forlorn expression and couldnt help butugh. Estre Berrocal red at him: What are youughing at? Its just a few pounds of weight, why not, I dont care. Estre Berrocal frowned and muttered: Is it a matter of gaining a few kilos? Ive gained five kilos and Paulita thinks Ive put on weight Adn Rouco looks around and jokes: Isnt it fashionable to be slightly chubby? And its not ugly to be fat. Microfat, do you know what microfat is? You know, like Dulcina, with a baby face but with a slender figure, thats called a microfat goddess. Im not chubby, Im just fat. Adn Rouco looked at herining face and didnt know how to console her, but told her with sincerity, To be honest, I dont see any difference between you and before. Estre Berrocal reached up and brushed her hand in front of her eyes to make sure she had them right before saying, Does thatfort you or do you really have a problem with your eyes? Im not consoling you, I dont care about your weight, just be healthy, thats all you had for dinner earlier, are you really not hungry? Estre Berrocal bit her lip and stubbornly said, Im not hungry, Im on a diet. Adn Rouco took out of his pocket a cookie wrapped in greaseproof paper: So Im taking this one to Paulita? With that, the man was about to get up when Estre Berrocal pulled him back, Hey. this cookie is particrly hard toe by and only 500 copies are sold a day, limited to one per person! Why are you buying this?. I saw it on my way to work, stood in line for 40 or 50 minutes and bought one. It turns out you go on a diet and dont eat it, and I thought Paulita would like something like that. Estre Berrocal snatched it from him in a hurry: Since you bought it for me, wouldnt I be letting you down by not eating it? Besides, Paulita ate too much at dinner and Im sure she wont be able to eat it now either Gollum. Suddenly, there was an ufortable growl from the stomach. Adn Roucos dark eyes looked yfully at her stomach and Estre Berrocal blushed, raised her hand and touched her empty stomach and said, Im not really that hungry, I just dont know why my stomach is growling Eat. Estre Berrocal, with a hot little face, opened the greaseproof paper and took a bite of the cookie, which was especially crunchy and fragrant. Adn Rouco watched her eat so well and scoffed, Is the diet over?. How am I going to have the strength to lose weight if I dont eat enough? Besides, if you eat too little in a day, that affects your metabolism, and if your metabolism drops, youll gain weight instead. Adn Rouco, seeing that he was tearing less, stood up and said: Come out and run with me after lunch. Estre Berrocal: Saying Im not fat, but you still dislike me for being fat, right?Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. I think if you dont lose a few pounds, youre going to get depressed about this whole getting fat thing. So, starting tonight, for the next two months, Im going to run with you at night. Was he running with her? She had no right to say no at all! Chapter 502: Wedding Dress Design Inspiration In the afternoon, Estre Berrocal was dragged by Adn Rouco on a two-kilometer run and returned covered in sweat. After a shower, I sat in front of my easel, thinking about the design, and my mind went nk for a while. When Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom, he found the little woman sitting in front of the easel with her hair wet, the window still open and blowing, he took a hairdryer and stood behind her.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. You just got out of the month and youre not afraid youll get a headache after washing and blowing out your hair? Estre Berrocal listened to his chatter with some amusement: Howe youre like Felipa, who talks all day about how her head hurts from drying her hair with wet hair. Adn Rouco turned on the hair dryer, tested the temperature with his hands and then stood behind Estre Berrocal, grabbing her hair and blowing it out. Previously, Estre Berrocal used to cut her hair short and now that she hasnt cut it for a few months, it has grown back to her shoulders. Adn Rouco looked at the nk pages of his drawing board and asked nonchntly, Havent you thought of a new design yet? I used to just draw randomly when I was inspired, but now that Im really in the final round, with a purpose, I dont know what to draw instead. And something like a wedding dress, itself is not like everyday clothes, the style is so varied, the design of the wedding dress can only be changed in the details But I havent thought about what kind of detail changes to make. Adam Rouco frowned slightly, thinking his idea was a bit limited, and suggested, Have you ever thought of designing a niche wedding dress, just for a certain group of people? Estre Berrocal froze, thought for a few seconds and turned her head to look at Adn Rouco: You mean there are too many designs for a popr wedding dress and you want me to create a different one that no one has designed before? This way, could I make it to the finals?. Adn Rouco is objective in his assessment: Although the act of innovating may sometimes seem dangerous, the act of silently adhering to stereotypes is actually more dangerous. Estre Berrocal nodded, agreeing with him, but fell into a different distress, But this particr group of people, what group is it? Girls, dont you all want to be slim before you want to wear a wedding dress? But there must be a lot of fat girls who cant lose weight, are there any wedding dresses Before Adn Rouco finished speaking, Estre Berrocal was inspired and said excitedly What you mean is that you have to design a wedding dress for a fat girl, which is especially slimming and covers the flesh, so that even if you cant lose weight before the wedding, you can wear a beautiful wedding dress to the wedding. Most of the wedding dresses out there are quite fussy, even if they are custom-made, plus size is not too friendly for fat girls, so if I design this wedding dress, if I can reduce the body shape requirements and at the same time make it aesthetically pleasing, it will definitely be very marketable. The mans big hand, stroking his little head, congratted him, A child can be taught. Once Adn Rouco finished drying Estre Berrocals hair, he put the dryer away and went to lie down on the bed, where Estre Berrocal sat drawing for more than an hour at her drawing table. Adn Rouco scanned his phone to check that it was half past eleven before getting out of bed and taking the little woman, who was engrossed in drawing her designs, back to bed. I havent finished painting You wont be able to finish your painting tonight even if you dont sleep, so go to bed first, get enough sleep to freshen up and then continue tomorrow. Estre Berrocal reached out and wrapped her arms around Adn Roucos neck, burying her face in his neck and rubbing it. Adn, I am so happy to be with you. Adn Rouco hugged her, kissed her forehead and closed his eyes without speaking again. During the week, Estre Berrocal was busy drawing designs and spoke rtively little with Adn Rouco, and even less intimately. Once Estre Berrocal had finished her drawings, she contacted the tailor for a sample of the dress, and got the final dress made on Thursday afternoon. When I went to pick up my wedding dress, I met Ricardo Prats on this street. Of course, they havent seen each other in a while, and Ricardo Prats is still as vibrant and youthful as when they first met. When Lucio had his full moon reception, the Prats family came, as did Pe Prats, and she took the opportunity to reconcile with Pe Prats, but Ricardo Prats did note. The motives are not something Estre Berrocal has thought deeply about, nor does she want to find out. Unashamed of this encounter, Estre Berrocal asked, clutching her wedding dress in her hands, Ricardo, what are you doing here, too? Oh, Im here too, to collect design samples. What a coincidence, I also came to collect design samples. Ricardo Pratsughed and said, Were in the same design contest, I think. After some small talk, Estre Berrocal kindly said, Then you have toe when little Dulcina has her birthday reception. Im afraid I cant. Star, I Estre Berrocal seemed to realize what she was going to say and spoke in a hurry: That, its gettingte, next time you are free to y at home, I have to go home. Ill take you. No, I Ricardo Prats looked at the time on his watch, yanked open the door and said, My brother-inw is not due home from work at this hour and it is not very convenient to take a cab with such a heavy wedding dress in your arms, get in and Ill take you home. Estre Berrocal did not say no again, and there was a moment of silence as she got into the car. Ricardo Prats was the first to break the silence: Its only been a year, more or less, but I always feel like Ive been away. It has been almost two years since she and Adn met again, Paulita is in her first year and they have Lucio. Yes, its been a while, how have you been? Whats good for me has always been so. And you, hows it going with my brother-inw? As soon as the words left his mouth, Ricardo Pratsughed again to himself and wondered, How stupid of me to ask, you and my brother-inw must be very happy, otherwise how could you have had a second child so soon? Ricardo Star, youre right, and so is my brother-inw, I was the one you always unterally liked in the first ce, and I even caused you trouble. But I never understood why you liked my brother-inw. It always seemed to me that, although my brother-inw was quite nice, he had a very shady character and the average girl would have a hard time getting along with him, and I was curious how you could fall in love with my brother-inw. Speaking of Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocal, with a bit of tenderness in her eyes, curved her lips and smiled: It is true that Adn Rouco has a bad temper, one could even say sometimes that he has a bad temper, and indeed he is difficult to get along with, but. he left me his patience and his good character. So, no matter how grumpy people outside think he is, he has always tolerated my shorings, and with him I am very rxed, I dont need to think too much, its probably the feeling that you dont need to carry your brain when you go out, and you dont need to look at thempposts when you cross the street. But if you were with me, I could have done the same thing, but why Estre Berrocalughed lightly, Its unlikely that the two of us will get married even if we are together. Why? Im not one to think much about these things, but yesterday this suddenly urred to me. You remember when I was in Paris, there were days when I said I was fat and wanted to lose weight, and you were with me for three days on a diet, and we both ended up not being able to keep it, and I was very excited that you were with me, but I was not happy because the diet was not really good. But when Im with Adam Rouco, he doesnt diet with me, he buys me good food and makes sure Im hungry, but if I want to lose weight, he goes training with me and enjoys the food, doesnt starve me and gets in shape. Thats probably the real reason I fell in love with Adam Rouco. Chapter 503: Tending only to Mrs. Estrella The Porsche arrives at the entrance of the Rouco familypound. Estre Berrocal clenched the sample of her wedding dress in her hands as she prepared to get out of the car. Thank you for bringing me back. Would you like to e to the house for coffee? Ricardo Prats shook his head with a slight smile, Id rather not go, I dont want to see your family of four having a good time. Estre Berrocal felt a little embarrassed: Then be careful on your return. She was about to open the door and get out of the car when she heard Ricardo Prats say, Just because I used it incorrectly, you dont feel anything for me, Estre, I think those are just excuses, I could name ten or even a hundred faults of my brother-inw, but in your eyes, all those are virtues, thats the difference between love and no love. Estre Berrocal slightly averted her gaze and did not deny it: Maybe yes, love is the most irrational of all things, there is no firste, no heavenly reward. Its often the hardest thing to do when you cant even get it right by trying. Ricardo Prats smiled with sudden relief: Maybe its luck, fate, you are my brother-inws theft, but not mine. Estre Berrocal smiled back, said nothing more and got out of the car, clutching her wedding dress. It wasnt until the Porsche was out of sight that Estre Berrocal entered the courtyard with her wedding dress in her arms. Just as he entered the courtyard, Adn Rouco came out of the house. Where did he go? I went to the tailor today to pick up my wedding dress. Adn Rouco had just arrived home, with his suit still on, and raised his hand to take Estre Berrocals wedding dress, frowning slightly: Why didnt you wait for me toe back to apany you? Who brought you just now?. Estre Berrocal made no secret of it and said with sincerity, I was going to take a cab back, but I didnt expect to meet Ricardo at the tailor shop, who was also in that design contest, and, not surprisingly, we will see him there tomorrow as well. Ricardo sent you back? Yes. You wouldnt be jealous, would you? Estre Berrocal took him by the arm and looked at him with a small smile on her face. The man threw out a particrly arrogant, Now you are the mother of my two children, what am I jealous of. As the two entered the house together, Adn Rouco helped her hang up her wedding dress. Paulita also ran up to her and, upon seeing the wedding dress, her two big eyes lit up as she pped her little hands and said, Wow, Estre! What a beautiful wedding dress!. Estre Berrocal looked at the wedding dress and was in a very good mood: I think it looks good too. Adam Roucos gaze suddenly turned to her, Why dont you try it on?. Ah? Thats no good, I didnt design it for my code. Estre Berrocal has put on a little weight now but shes not really a fat girl, this wedding dress is a sizerge and doesnt necessarily fit her. Paulita also blinked her big eyes in expectation and said, Estre, I want to see how you wear it too!. Estre Berrocal blushed slightly and put on her wedding dress at the instigation of the father and daughter. She could not put it on by herself and it was Adn Rouco who helped her. Estre Berrocal wore the fabric around her chest, watched by Adn Rouco, inexplicably nervous, as if she was really going to get married as soon as she put on this wedding dress. How was it, was it good? The man merely looked at her with burning ck eyes, saying nothing for a long time. Until Paulita came running in from outside: Star! Are you already dressed? I need to see! Is it pretty? Wow, Snow White! The little boy doesnt know how to describe pretty, except that Snow White is the prettiest. This wedding dress, using ordinary bustier design, but made some details on the sleeves, the sleeves are a word, just to cover the thickest part of a persons arm, and the waist design is even more attentive, fat people wearing it will be very show the waist, and not so fat people wearing it, it will only look more slim waist. Estre Berrocal, standing in front of Adn Rouco in a wedding dress she designed herself, looked a little overwhelmed, raised her hand to tickle his hair that had escaped his ear and asked, a little shyly, with red ears, Is it good, is it pretty? Nice to see. It was not easy to hear two such sincere words from Adn Rouco, but Estre Berrocal blushed even more. Paulita asked excitedly, Estre, are you going to wear this wedding dress and marry Papa? No, its an entry I designed. Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow and suggested, If youre interested, you could design your own wedding dress and marry me in it when we have our wedding. Estre Berrocal also thought the proposal made sense, and that it would be fun to wear a wedding dress of her own design when she got married. Paulita narrowed her eyes wide, grabbed the hem of Estre Berrocals wedding dress and jumped up and down: Estar! I want to wear a wedding dress too. Estre Berrocal stroked Paulitas little head: Yes,ter on, design one for Paulita too. In the evening, after dinner, Estre Berrocal went into her room to scrutinize the wedding dress and its design. Adn Rouco yed along, hugging her back and taking her in his arms, Why dont you take a break yet? . Im just nervous, arent I? Im afraid that something might go wrong in tomorrowspetition, and since youre going to watch me y, Im even more nervous, how bad it would be to be eliminated. I dont think youll be eliminated. Estre Berrocal red back at him, You trust me too blindly, although I have been painting for a few years and have some aplishments, I am really a novice in clothing design. By the way, today I saw Ricardos wedding dress and I think it looks much better on him than mine. That boy has a talent for design, and his father wants him to go into business. I think Ricardo has a lot of artistic talent, when we were studying together in Paris, he didnt go to many design sses, but all his work was disyed as examples by his tutors in the schools art gallery. Adn Rouco looked at her, Do you look like you admire Ricardo Prats?. Estre Berrocal unconsciously just nodded and said, Yeah, look at the work of people who dont even take sses, its all first ss. As soon as she finished speaking, Estre Berrocal felt a surprisingly cold look in someones eyes, and she looked at him, turned to him and said with a smile, Of course, I admire a man who is good at business, after all, he makes more money than designing. Mr. Adam, for example, who has two children and a wife who eats dry food, is a great man. Adn Rouco looked at her with amused eyes, Mrs. Estre, where did you learn to tter?. Its a good idea to take the short end of the stick C who let Mr. Adam feed me? Estre Berrocal wrapped her arms and legs around Adn Rouco and stayed in his arms like a little wombat. Forget about tomorrows game, lets go to bed. Adn Rouco lifted her up and carried her to the bed. As they slept together in bed, Estre Berrocal remembered the conversation she had had with Ricardo Prats earlier in the day and rolled her eyes to look at the handsome side of Adn Roucos face. Why do you think Im with you? The man swept her with a clear, nd look and threw out, Because youre not blind.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal: He pulled the sheets up and covered his head. this man, he was so self-absorbed! After a long while, he peeked his head out again, Then why do you see me? Because youre not blind either?. Adn Rouco gave him a thoughtful look: Because I am blind. Adam Rouco! Estre Berrocal climbed on top of him, twisted him with a snort and punched him with a closed fist. Adn Rouco, however, sped her in his arms and whispered in her ear in a maic voice: Probably because you taught me how to be nice to someone. Estre Berrocal was stunned for a few seconds, her watery eyes rested on his handsome face, her eyebrows arched and she reached up to wrap her arms around his neck. Then from now on you can only be gentle with me. The man responded lightly, without any solemn promise, but in a manner that greatly reassured Estre Berrocal. So-called gentleness is not an innate gift, it is just a matter of knowing who you want to treat with gentleness, so that you can always achieve that gentleness and maintenance. Chapter 504: The original wedding dress design On Friday afternoon, Adn Rouco came home early from work, picked up Paulita from daycare and took Estre Berrocal to the Grand Style Marriage design contest. The scene was crowded and Adn Rouco feared that Paulita would get lost, so he kept hold of her. Paulita had her arms around Adn Roucos neck, and because of Adn Roucos height and Paulitas wide vision due to being attached to the man, she saw Ricardo Prats in the crowd at a nce. Dad, Estre, Ive seen Ricardo! With a small gesture from Paulita, the eyes of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal peered out, and Ricardo Prats, who was there, seemed to have seen them and came over. Brother-inw, Star. Ricardo, why are you here too? asked Paulita curiously. Ricardo Prats grabbed Paulitas little hand and shook it: Paulita, its been a long time. Paulita grunted with a pout, Hmph, Ricardo doesnt evene to my house to y with me. neither does Sister Pe Prats. Ricardo and Sister Pe Prats are quite busy. Ricardo will y with youter when he is free. Adn Roucos dark eyes narrowed as he looked at the design on Ricardo Prats hand and asked in a deep voice, Have you really decided to go down this path? Its not just for fun? Ricardo Pratsughed, Man, Im a trifle in your mind, I begged my dad for years when I studied art and design, I really love it. Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips and said nothing. Although Ricardo Prats was his subordinate and often gave the impression that he was a dogutist, he was one, especially when it came to what he liked, perhaps more than the average person.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. I wonder if Estre is still on the boys mind. When Ricardo Prats looked at Estre Berrocal, a soft light passed under his eyes, although it was difficult to detect, but Adn Roucos eyes caught it urately. Estre Berrocal grabbed Adn Roucos arm, arched her eyebrows and told him: Ricardo, today you have to go all out and try to reach the final. You too. My wedding dress is on disy there and its going to start soon, so Adam and I will go first and well talk after the game is over. Ricardo Prats nodded: Well, my part of the exhibition is about to begin. You guys go on. Estre Berrocal made her way to the east side of the venue with Adn Rouco on her arm and found several people already gathered around the wedding dress designed by Estre Berrocal. The format of todays final round was unique in that not only did the judges score the entries, but many other designers in the industry were invited to view the entries and score them together, with the final score being calcted to determine the total score for the final round. Estre Berrocal stood a short distance away, nervous, as she watched the many designers mingling and discussing their work, sometimes taking notes in their notebooks with pens. Adam, do you think they will like the wedding dresses I designed? I looked at the wedding dresses the other designers were showing at the venue and they were all very pretty too. Adn Roucomented matter-of-factly, Your wedding dress does look a little in if you dont wear it and look at it by yourself, but these judges and designers are not like amateurs, they have a certain appreciation for this kind of work, so dont worry. Later on you can also exin and borate on your work and have a chance to get points for that as well. Estre Berrocal rxed a bit and pulled Adn Rouco to the side, then took a deep breath and looked at Adn Rouco, who gave her an affirmative look before Estre Berrocal straightened up and addressed the group of judges and designers. I am Estre Berrocal, the designer of this wedding dress, so if you have any questions or curiosities about this piece, you can ask them and I will be able to answer them as a judge. One of the designers frowned and asked, Miss Star, is this wedding dress too big for you? If a wedding dress is too big, it must not look nice on the body. Even the most beautiful models look tacky when they are overweight. Estre Berrocal smiled and kindly replied, This wedding dress was originally designed for fat girls, and this designer is right, as soon as a model is fat, it is easy for her to lose her beauty. But a wedding dress is something you can only wear once in a lifetime, and its audience is not at all those standard-figure models on the catwalk; in real life, most girls dont have such a standard figure, but if we, as designers, were to design clothes, or even wedding dresses, ording to the standard figure of the models, I think it probably wouldnt make much sense that design. A little indignant at the defeat, the designers next question became more pointed: But Miss Star, dont forget that you are now designing this wedding dress for apetition, not for the public and promotion. And yet you avoid considering its practical value, havent you lost the sense of a work of art and design? Estre Berrocal was momentarily caught up in the question and thought for a few seconds about answering, when an unfamiliar middle-aged male voice suddenly rang out from the crowd. Who says the meaning of design pieces and works of art is only for appreciation and visualization, if a piece of design can achieve beauty and practicality, and also the meaning of the design concept, such a work, it is the top good work. Estre Berrocal looked back at the gentleman in the Chinese suit, in his 50s or 60s, affable looking but with a sharpness of opinion that was spot on. Estre Berrocal smiled kindly: Thank you. The designer who asked the question pursed her red lips, momentarily blocking her train of thought, and did not raise her voice again. The other designers scattered with disinterest, but the elderly gentleman did not leave, but looked very closely at the wedding dress designed by Estre Berrocal. Miss Star, I would like to ask you why you suddenly wanted to design a wedding dress like this. The designer a moment ago was right, it is difficult to design a beautiful plus size wedding dress like this and you have no advantage, I would like to know what your original intention was. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco, who was standing with Paulita in his arms, not far from her, and with a sh of confidence in her watery eyes, she withdrew her gaze and said to the old gentleman, I designed this wedding dress, and it was my husband who inspired me at first. Oh? Another thing is that I just came out of the month after giving birth and my husband and I never had our wedding, but I gained a lot of weight because of the month and I told my husband that I hope to get my figure back like before I put on a wedding dress to have my wedding with him, but I thought, how can something as big as a wedding sometimes change the date just because you are fat or in bad shape? In this world, there are many girls with perfect bodies, but at the same time there are also many girls with bad bodies, but whether they are in good or bad shape, they should not be denied the right to wear a wedding dress, let alone the right to be the most beautiful bride on their wedding day. So Ive designed this wedding dress so that girls with a less than standard figure can wear it to hide their body disadvantages and be the most beautiful bride on their wedding day. Chapter 505: A chance to go to England for further studies After hearing Estre Berrocals design concept, the older gentleman smiled and nodded with a hint of admiration in his smile, and teased, Miss Estre, Im surprised your husband didnt tell you to lose weight and instead encouraged you to design a plus size wedding dress, theres something interesting about this man. Estre Berrocal did not expect the old gentleman to suddenly mention it, and she blushed slightly: My husband and I are very close. Today, my husband is also here. Oh? Your husband is? Estre Berrocal pointed a little away and said to the older man, Thats my husband. The old man looked away, always smiling and nodding, and concluded, Costume design and haute couture are not synonymous with being shy and need young designers like you who are not in a hurry and dont forget their beginnings. Perform well and I hope to see you in the final. Thank you. When the old man had left, Estre Berrocal ran to Adn Rouco and Paulita. Adn Rouco asks, How did it go, did anyone like your design? Designing this thing, sure there are people who like it and people who dont, but it doesnt matter, an older gentleman right now seemed to especially appreciate my design, even if I dont end up in the final, Im still happy. Adn Rouco opened with a slight smile, It doesnt matter if you make it to the final, as long as you like it, I can help you open a design studio and then anyone who likes your designs cane to you. Really? Suddenly, Estre Berrocal thought it was a good offer and a viable n. Of course its true, when the timees there will be so many people who like Ms. Estres designs that its certain that Ms. Estre will be in short supply. Its not as dramatic as you make it out to be, so dont make a joke if no one asks for it then. Besides, its not a small amount of money to open a studio, and with a grant from Adn Rouco, he would feel guilty if he lost money. On the other hand, it looks more and more like Adn Rouco was making a decent living and she was seriously losing money, and how bad it would be if people knew that. Shortly thereafter, on the stage of the venue, the judges representatives came up to announce the results of the final. Estre Berrocal took the stage, not without some nervousness, and shook hands with Adn Rouco. Many names have been announced and Estre Berrocal has learned that Ricardo Prats entry has also made it to the finals, but it has taken her a while to hear his name.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco with some loss: Will I be eliminated? Rx, isnt the announcement of the results pending? The jury representative on stage left the stage with the list of finalists, and just when Estre Berrocal thought she was really out of the final, the voice on stage returned. Hello everyone, this time I am the head of the jury, the finalists have just been announced by Judge Zhang, I would like to congratte the designers who have reached the final, but I have one more list to announce here, the only innovative design breakthrough list in this designpetition. Estre Berrocal looked at the stage and at the head of the jury, who turned out to be the same older gentleman who had just congratted her. The elderly gentleman stood on the stage and searched the floor for a moment before his eyes finally settled on Estre Berrocal and smiled, Congrattions to Miss Estre, for winning the innovative promotion spot in this pageant. Estre Berrocal happily hugged Adn Rouco: Adn, Im in the final! Paulita also apuded excitedly: Estre is so good! Ms. Estre, am I right in my view, when I say it can be done, it can be done. Estre Berrocal was jumping for joy when the elderly gentleman from the jury, who had passed by the stage, approached Estre Berrocal. Miss Star, I have something to tell you, is it convenient to. to lend a hand? Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco, who nodded slightly: Go ahead. After receiving the go-ahead from Adn Rouco, Estre Berrocal followed the more senior members of the jury to a somewhat clearer area of the venue to talk. How may I address you, old man? Call me Theodore. Oh, Referee Theodore, may I ask what you wanted to see me about? Mr. Theodore looked at her and said, Miss Star, the thing is like this, there is a rule for this rematch, and it is a kind of benefit for the young designers, the designers who get the innovative promotion ce in the rematch, we can provide the qualification to go to the Royal Academy of Fine Arts for further study, and the tuition and visa, it is not necessary that You also have the opportunity to exchange and learn with the Royal designers. But She is married and has two children. Miss Star, this is a rare opportunity, think carefully before answering me, there is no need to reject me in a hurry. Estre Berrocal nodded, Yes, thank you Referee Teodoro. Chapter 506: Do you support going to England? On the way back to Vi La familia Rouco, Estre Berrocal sat in the back seat distracted the whole time. Paulita blinked for a few moments with wide eyes, his little hand grabbed her arm and shook her, Estre, I want to y a game, can I borrow your phone?. Oh, okay. Estre Berrocal shakes herself and takes her phone out of her purse and hands it to Paulita. Adn Rouco, who was driving in front, looked in the rearview mirror at his wife and daughter and warned them: Paulita, ying with your cell phone in the car is bad for your eyes. Paulita murmured, Im going to y for a while. The little girl pouted and Adn Rouco did not worry about her, but he did worry about Estre Berrocal, who was distracted from her talk with rbitro Teodoro. Adam Rouco frowned slightly and could not help but ask, What did Arbiter Theodore say to you, why didnt he say anything to you all the way? She should be happy to have reached the final, why do I see her so sad? Estre Berrocal hadnt thought about what to say to Adn Rouco, so she pressed her palms together and said, Nothing, its just that Im suddenly in the final and Im feeling a little stressed, so I have to go thinking about new designs. You dont have to treat this as apetition, its just a game, its good to win and you dont have to get discouraged if you dont win. You dont have to have too much of a burden, just enjoy the process. Estre Berrocal curved her lips and said obediently, Good. Everything is easy with Adn Rouco. There was always a soothing magic about this man, perhaps because every time she got into trouble, he managed to smooth over the mess, or perhaps simply because Estre Berrocal loved him and was willing to trust him. When they got home, Paulita ran to the screening room to watch some cartoons and Estre Berrocal,pletely drained of the excitement of making it to the finals, sat alone in the backyard, watching the sunset, a bit hesitant. Royal Academy of Fine Arts, the worlds leading fine arts school, especially after her marriage to Adn Rouco, she has focused almost entirely on her husband and children, and even more so now that she has just given birth to her second child. Before, she had always thought that when Lucio was three years old and could talk and dance, she could go out and learn something or continue her old hobby of art, bute to think of it, these were just her perfect ns. After a woman has a baby and is away from society and the work environment for a few years, can she take a job just because she feels like it? In this world, there are no two ways about work and family, its just a matter of sacrificing one to amodate the other. Adn Rouco worked for a while in his studio and when he came downstairs, there was no trace of Estre Berrocal. Felipa was preparing dinner, so she said, Youngndlord, a moment ago I went to the yard to pick vegetables and found Young hostess sitting alone in the yard for a long time, she was very worried. Youngndlord, you and Young hostess have not quarreled, have you?. Adam Roucos eyes crossed with a hint of concern, No, Im going to check the backyard. Adn Rouco went to the backyard and found the little woman with her face downcast, thinking hard about something. What do you have in mind? The man approached her and stood on her long legs, hisrge, slender hands fell on the nape of her white, delicate neck, rubbing it gently. When Estre Berrocal heard his voice and lifted her small face to see his handsome and noble face, a certain emotion and decision came over her. She sat down on the bench, wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned into his arms, her small face pressed against the point of his stomach. Guess what Arbiter Theodore said to me alone today? Adn Rouco looked at her with downcast eyes, Do you like your designs and want to buy them?. Estre Berrocal shook her head and teased with a soft smile, I guess youre the only person in the world who wants to buy my designs, no one else does. Estre Berrocal raised her head and her watery eyes looked directly at him. Adam Rouco is so handsome, so handsome, so noble, that the sun sets on the side of his face, creating an orange glow, and with it, a faint glint in his dark eyes. Seeing the little woman in his arms staring at him, Adn Rouco raised his hand to scratch the bridge of her nose and asked somewhat affectionately, What are you looking at me, do you want something from me? Arbiter Teodoro told me that they were offering a ce to continue studying at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts to the designer who won the innovation award this time. He also told me it was a unique opportunity and told me to think about it. The pale light in Adam Roucos eyes faded a little, and the color of those eyes became so deep that it was impossible to distinguish between joy and anger. Although her face was unperturbed, Estre Berrocal felt that her arm around her was a little stiff. Estre Berrocal sighed softly, Adam, I wont go if you dont like it, its just that Ive thought a lot about this ce of study, in fact, strange as it is, this ce, much less important than my family, I How long will it take to get there? Adam Rouco suddenly interrupted her and asked this. Estre Berrocal froze, trying to see the emotion on his face, but he hid it so well that she didnt know if he was angry or not. I dont know, I havent asked, but to study, it would take a year and a half in any case. Lucius is only two months old, hes not weaned yet, I wouldnt feelfortable even if I went, I wont go. In fact, it is not just Lucio, although nowadays it is easy to get around, but in a year and a half, Ennd and The Holy City being so far away, and Adam Rouco being a not very busy person, and if he goes there to study, she will also be quite busy, and there will be very little opportunity for the two of them to see each other, and she will be sorry to leave him. She would not want to leave him for so long. Even before that, there had been two or three separations, but they had been brief, the longest only two or three months, and if it hadsted a year and a half, Estre Berrocal would not have been able to bear it, she would have missed him. But when this fell on Adn Roucos ears, he automatically interpreted it to mean that Estre Berrocal wanted to go but had to pass up the opportunity for her family and children. Adn Rouco adores Estre Berrocal, not only keeping her close to him and treating her with the utmost care, but also supporting her in achieving her dreams. Adn Rouco raised his hand and stroked the back of her neck as he used to do with Paulitas. If you really want to go, Paulita and Lucio, you dont have to worry about them, there is a nanny at home, the nanny and the maids will take good care of the two children while you go to Ennd to study, and I will be home early to look after them. Adam? said Estre Berrocal, frowning slightly. Adn Rouco slipped the lump in his throat, loosened it slightly and said, Its almost dinner, dont sit out here,e back.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. The atmosphere was somewhat strange when Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal entered the house, one after the other. The house opened for dinner and Mr. Rouco sat down. Felipa called Paulita toe out of the projection room and Paulita babbled about something that Estre Berrocal did not care to hear and was left wondering what Adn Rouco meant by those words. Did you support her going to Ennd? His face, however, looked weak, not to say angry, but not happy either. Chapter 507: Spilling the beans in the middle of the night Sister Rouco took advantage of the meal to ask: Estre, I heard that today you made it to the finals, congrattions. Thanks Dad. That That end when the end of ah, ended with Adam two think about the wedding thing ah, you cant always call us the older generation has been pushing ah. Estre Berrocal was about to speak when Adn Rouco said: Dad, the wedding has been postponed for the moment, Estre and I have things to do. Estre Berrocal looked back at him, Adam? Sister Rouco frowned a little, somewhat displeased, What can be so busy all the time that she doesnt have time to take a few days off to organize a wedding? Adn Rouco put down his chopsticks, pursed his lips and said, Dad, dont worry, Estre and I have been married for a long time, we just need a wedding ceremony, we can do it anytime, theres no hurry. Paulita was especially lost and said, And when do I get to be a florist?. The little girl loves to see people get married, but how sad that daddy and Estre said they would get married and then didnt. Mr. Rouco was defeated and was about to say something when Adn Rouco had already stood up: I am full, enjoy the meal. With these words, Adn Rouco left the dining room table and went upstairs to the second floor study. The old man looked at Adn Roucos back, a bit puzzled, and asked Estre Berrocal: Estre, did you and Adn have a fight? Whats wrong with him today?. No, his stomach may not be feeling well, Ill check on himter. The old man grunted and didnt think much of it, This boy, he really wasnt raised to be disciplined. Paulita sucked on her pasta and asked curiously, Grandpa, whats undisciplined? Paulita, my good granddaughter, you must not follow your fathers example. Mmm! Ill be good and listen to Grandpa. Paulitas sweet little mouth made the old manugh: My good granddaughter is still good! Here, have some ribs. Estre Berrocal didnt have much of an appetite either, and when dinner was over, she cut a te of fruit and went upstairs to find Adn Rouco. He knocked on the study door and came in, approached with a piece of fruit and said, Adam, you havent eaten many bites of dinner, why dont you have some fruit. The man only slightly opened his mouth, Im not hungry and I dont want to eat now. Estre Berrocal wasnt going to beat around the bush either, she simply put the te of fruit in his hand and looked at him with teary eyes: Did you mean everything you told me in the patio? Nothing that went against your heart?. No. Who says a woman cant go after her career and dreams when shes married? Im not that macho cancer.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal raised an eyebrow and said, Really? But this trip of mine to Ennd is not a matter of a few days, but of a year and a half, and if I go, wont we be separated? Wont you miss me?. Adam Roucos eyes, turning away from theptop screen, turned his face to look at her and said, gravely, I could fly to Ennd to see you. But can you visit me every week? Youre too busy, and once Im gone, the two children will need you to take care of them even with a nanny and a maid, and by then youll be too distracted to visit me. It was so eloquent that it made Adn Rouco angry in his heart, Estre Berrocal, what do you want then?. Estre Berrocal squatted down and looked at him sitting in the chair, her small hand on his thigh, her look sincere, You could have asked me not to go, I told you I wouldnt go if you didnt want to, the ce is weird but you, with your two children, are more important than this ce. The lump in Adam Roucos throat slipped and his dark eyes lowered to look at her for a long moment before he reached up to stroke the top of her hair. But I cant ask you, for the sake of your family, to sacrifice your own dreams and career, Estre, Im afraid youll reproach meter. She was still young, and for a girl her age, life had just begun. He wanted to keep her tied to him, but at first she would get used to it, depend on him, and in a few years, would she me him for making her a full-time wife? So, you really support my going to Ennd? I can take care of everything at home if you want to go. Estre Berrocals eyes were slightly reddened and a little touched: But it could well take a year and a half. Its only a year and a half, I can wait. His eyes watered and Adn Rouco reached out and touched her little face, Estre Berrocal raised her hand over the back of his and looked at him and said: But you said you didnt like women with careers. But if it were you, it wouldnt affect my liking for you in the least. She blinked, tears finally welling in her eyes and a hint of crying in her voice, But if you say you dont want me to go, that you dont want me to leave, that you need me, I can give up this chance to study. I want the best for you, emotionally and otherwise, and I dont want you to have a single moments reluctance or aggravation. Besides, going to Ennd to study is a good thing, and I have no reason to stop you from getting better. Adam. Estre Berrocal reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, burying herself in his arms like a child, moved to tears. How can one not be moved by the fact that a man so proud of his life has made such great concessions, that his tolerance and support of it are more than just words on his lips, that this man is willing to make sacrifices in this family for the sake of his life. In the following days, Estre Berrocal sessfully passed the final, the formalities for her trip to Ennd werepleted and even her flight was confirmed. These days, Adn Rouco seems to be very busy, and Estre Berrocal sleeps until midnight every time Adn Rouco returns. He had showered and was fresh, and as he approached her, Estre Berrocal spontaneously and automatically spun around his waist and buried herself in his arms,ining in passing in a sleepy whisper, Next time dont be sote, I cant sleep well alone. Adn Rouco lowered his gaze and kissed her forehead, contemted her sleeping face and unconsciously asked: And your trip to Ennd? Estre Berrocal, groggy from sleep, murmured, I wont go, then. Adam Rouco was slightly stunned and, after a long moment, reached out and pulled the quilt she had lifted back to cover her. Adn Rouco sleeps little and his dark eyes scan the suitcase in his room, his heart a little choked up. Probably slept through the night, leaving for Ennd tomorrow morning. Estre Berrocal wrapped herself around him, slipping her small hands into his pajamas and making a mess, muttering something petnt: Adam. you hold me. Adn Rouco rolled over and stretched out his long, strong arms to embrace her, and Estre Berrocal rubbed restlessly against his arms, a little childishly anxious: Not this kind of hug, the kind where you have to take off your clothes The man frowned slightly and pushed her hand back, Stop it, you have to get up early to go to the airport, if I keep you, you wont be able to go to Ennd tomorrow. If I cant go, I cant go. hug, I love him. Adn Rouco: Chapter 508: I don’t want to say goodbye The next morning, Estre Berrocal was awakened by the rm clock. She reached out in a daze to turn off the rm, but felt nothing by her bedside and opened her eyes, but there was no sign of Adam Rouco in the bedroom. Estre Berrocal lifted the sheets and stood up, her legs faltered and she was about to fall, her face hot at the memory of what had happened. She ran downstairs, in her pajamas and slippers, and the lion cub pounced on her, rubbing against her ankles, early in the morning, when Paulita was the only one eating dinner at the table. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly and asked, Paulita, where is daddy?. Good morning Star, Dad told me he had a very important meeting today so he went to the office early. But its Saturday, why does he have to work? Paulita shook her little head, then got up from her chair and walked over to Estre Berrocal, grabbed her hand and shook it with her little hand, blinking her big eyes and asking, Estre, are you going to Ennd? Estre Berrocal froze, almost forgetting about it, Yes. Star, will you please not go away? My brother, me and daddy are going to miss you. Looking at Paulitas pitiful face, Estre Berrocal knelt down and reached out her hand to caress the little girls head. Ill be back soon, I cant leave Paulita and Lucio either. Really, Estre youre not lying to me, are you? Its a long way to Ennd and will you really be back soon? Estre Berrocal reached out and hugged Paulita: Really, I dont lie to my Paulita. Paulita put her little arms around her too, nodding her little chin and saying in a milky voice, Then Estre you muste home soon, or my brother and I will be miserable. Estre Berrocal was so taken by her cute little face that she raised her hand and scratched her nose: Okay, the truth is that I wont be long, Ill be back soon. When I get back, your father and I will get married and Paulita will be our little flower girl, okay?. Really? Yes, yes, yes. Estre Berrocal apanied Paulita to breakfast and still could not resist the urge to call Adn Rouco. But when he called, it was Santino Yepes who answered. What can I do for you, maam? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips: Mr. Santino, where is Adam? Im going to Ennd today, arent you going to see me off?. This Mrs. BOSS is in a meeting and has quite a full schedule today, Im afraid Estre Berrocal was a little lost: Well, tell her to remember to take care of herself and not only to work. Yes, maam. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal always felt that something was wrong. Shortly after, Facundo Montes approached and said: Maam, when my boss left for work this morning, he asked me to take you to the airport today. What time does your flight leave? The flight is at two oclock in the afternoon, Facundo, today I will eat early at home and then we will go to the airport. Good. Paulita took a ck card out of her pocket and handed it to Estre Berrocal, Estre, keep this, dad told me to give it to you, dad said the code on this card was your birthday. Estre Berrocal froze and took the bank card. In fact, Adn Rouco had given her some bank cards before, but she had been living like a parasite in the Rouco family and had no need to spend her own money. Probably because when you live in a privileged environment for so long, you forget the importance of money, because it is not scarce. But why didnt Adam give him the card himself? This card, which looks like an Adam Rouco add-on card, should have no limit and can be used anywhere in the world where there is an ATM. He was always so considerate, even when she didnt ask, he could think of something she needed. After lunch, Facundo took Estre Berrocal to the airport and Paulita apanied her. As we parted at the airport, Paulita hugged Estre Berrocals thighs, her two big eyes reddening and crying, Estre, you mustnt lie to me, you muste back soon!. If I lie to you, Ill be punished never to see you again, okay? In reality, he is only leaving for a few days. Paulita ttened her little mouth and looked at it angrily, like an angry bunny: No good!. Estre Berrocal knelt down and wiped away the little boys tears. Stay with your daddy and your brother for the next few days, Ill be back soon, and when I get back, Ill buy you something delicious, okay?. The milk bun smiled and asked, How long will it take you toe back? Soon. After easily coaxing Paulita, Estre Berrocal told Facundo as she left, Facundo, go home with Paulita and take care of yourself on the way. Yes, maam. Facundo takes Paulitas hand and turns to leave as Paulita steps back to look at Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal stood still, smiled at the little boy and waved, Come back. Starina you have toe back soon! Or Ill get angry! Yes, Ill be back soon. Estre Berrocal thought she wouldnt cry, but when she turned around, her eyes were still a little wet. Its not that shes really going away for a year and a half, why is she so melodramatic, is it because shes finished having two children? Thinking about Paulitas miserable little face made her heart ache, forget it, she was not a big career person, she was a family person like her, she would be away from her husband and children for at most a few days, I guess that was the limit, it was just a few days to visit the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and study, she would be back soon. Rouco Group building, Presidents office. Santino Yepes noticed that Adn Rouco was in a bad mood today and sat walking around in a constant state of distraction. Boss, why dont you go to the airport and meet your wife? Maybe thedy hasnt left yet. Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips and said nothing, no, by the looks of it, he is going to the airport. Santino Yepes added: Boss, in fact, if you really cant let your wife go, you can absolutely ask her to stay, and she definitely doesnt want to leave you for that long, but its just that none of you are saying anything, and youre still tantly supporting, so naturally its not good for her to stay. Thats his dream, how am I going to stop him, besides, its only a year and a half, wouldnt it seem too autocratic if I did that? Santino Yepes asked coyly, So youre not really meeting your wife at the airport today? It doesnt go, its not very good to be separated. With these words, Adn Rouco raised his hand and opened hisptop. Santino Yepes let out a soft sigh and said no more. When Santino Yepes had left the office, Adn Roucos phone rang a little and it was a message from Estre Berrocal. Adam, Im catching a ne soon, can I call you when I get to Ennd? Adn Rouco did not want to answer, but through the screen, as if sensing his sadness, he tapped a word with his finger, calm and affectionate: Yes. How can it be bad, he couldnt wait for her to call him every day. After a few seconds, Estre Berrocal sent another message: Please take care of the two children these days. Adn Rouco still returned a word: Good.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Estre Berrocal, increasingly distant and desperate to get his attention, sent another: Are you busy right now? Why are you talking like a robot? You didnt evene to see me off at the airport today, really work is more important than Ms. Estre. The words are followed by a condescending crying emoji. Adn Rouco did not know how to respond. Chapter 509: I’m a cutie! These days, Adn Rouco leaves early andes home early, as he has two children to take care of at home, and the man who was once a thundering businessman has instantly be a part-time father. The family has a nanny and a housekeeper, but this little one is too young, just over three months old and still breastfeeding. Adn Rouco had just put on his tie, unbuttoned his suit and was on his way to the nursery when he heard a loud baby cry. Adn Rouco frowned slightly, annoyed by the sound of the babys crying. I stand by it. The nanny was stunned, she had been working in this house for two or three months, but normally it was Young Hostess who carried the baby and coaxed him, she had never seen Mr. Adam carry this little one. Could she make the babys mother happy? The nanny handed the baby to Adn Rouco, who, as expected, cried even louder at the sight of her handsome, fierce face. Adam Roucos brow furrowed even more, what was going on, was this Lucius pretending to torment his own father? Your mother doesnt love you anymore, and if you keep crying, I dont love you either. Nanny: Is this the way to cajole people? Lucio: wah wah wah wah wah wah woooo In response to Adn Roucos shouts, there were louder ones. The nanny cautiously suggested: Mr. Adam, you cant cajole a baby by scaring him, Lucius is too small, its better to hold him, rock him and cajole him like this. Adn Rouco did take Paulita, but Paulita was much better than this little girl and Paulitaughed a lot as a child, unlike this little girl who cried all the time. After half a day of patient cajoling by Adn Rouco, Lucio seems to have calmed down, but soon the scowl that Adn Rouco had opened appears again on his face. In Adam Roucos hand he felt a warmth, and the feeling was not good. The nanny also saw that something was wrong with Adn Rouco and asked him, Mr. Adn, whats wrong? The child, apparently, has urinated. Nanny: Adn Roucos face is dark. The nanny rushed to the baby and said, Mr. Adam, why dont you go change your clothes while I change the babys diaper. Adn Rouco, looking a little resourceful as he saw pee everywhere, headed to the bathroom to take a shower and put on some clean house clothes before leaving the bathroom when he heard Felipas screams from downstairs. Young owner! Its no good! Paulita has fallen in the bathroom! Adn Roucos heart stuttered and he came down the stairs at a brisk pace. In the bathroom, Paulita is wrapped in Felipas little pink bathrobe, the little bundle of milk wailing. Adn Rouco approached and picked up Paulita, who had slipped, Whats wrong?. Felipa stammered, frightened: This, this. I dont know how Paulita got into the shower by herself. asked Adn Rouco, as he took Paulita out of the bathroom, Did you fall somewhere?. Dad, my hand hurts. Paulitas eyes were teary and her mouth was squashed with tears. Adn Rouco bent down and touched her: Raise your hand and see if you can move it. Paulita obediently raised her two little arms and came out well. Adn Rouco was relieved, and after taking Paulita to her room, he couldnt help but be stern: Why dont you ask Felipa to help you with the bathroom, and dont run to the bathroom by yourself again, you hear? Paulita wiped her tears with her little hand and said, I saw daddy coaxing my brother and Felipa was cooking, so I thought Id wash him, and Estre wasnt there. Adn Rouco sighed and raised a hand to pinch his brow bone, educating Paulita with a flourish, But now that Estre is not home, you have to tell Papa, or Felipa, first whatever you do. Perhaps her voice was a bit harsh, Paulita tensed her little neck and cried even harder, wiping her tears with her little hands as she got out of bed, dragging her little school bag, and whining, As soon as Estre leaves, Daddy is bad again! I want to run away from home woo. woo, woo, woo Adam Rouco sat on the edge of Paulitas tiny, pink-decorated bed, his dark eyes riveted on the little girl. Go away, I wont stop you, donte home when youre hungry outside. Paulita looked at Adn Rouco with two big red eyes and a puffy little mouth and a milky, fierce gaze. Dad, youre a bully! Wasnt it you who said you were going to run away from home? How did I be a stalker of you? Paulita was furious, clutching her little school bag and sitting impishly on the floor in her little pink bathrobe. Adn Rouco looked at her, Arent you going?. Hmm. The little girl seemed to want to save face and climbed back on, dragging her little piggy bank bag, and left the bedroom, Im catching a ne to Estre!. Adam Rouco stared at the small, short, lithe figure and his irritation suddenly dissipated into amusement. Paulita hid in front of her bedroom door, with her little body behind the wall, peeked out at Adn Rouco and deliberately said in a little voice, Im really going to run away from home! Adn Rouco deliberately did not answer. Paulita hummed softly, pursed her lips, wrinkled her brow and repeatedly reminded herself, People are really angry! I really have to go! Dont be sorry if daddy doesnt find meter!. Not wanting to tease her anymore, Adam Rouco stood up and walked over to her, looking down at the adorable little bundle of milk at her feet, who was sitting against the wall, her little arms wrapped around his chest in exasperation, with the sympathetic look of a pissed off kitten. Why isnt the kitten running yet? Adn Rouco lightly touched Paulitas small body with his foot, in a deliberate attempt to scare her away. Paulita clutched her little arms, growled loudly and pouted, Hmph! I dont want to go! Im not a kitty! Im a cutie! Adn Rouco: Oh, youre only a few years old and youre already being cute and spoiled. Seeing that Adn Roucos face was not so cold, Paulita, who is also a master at judging the situation, put her two little hands around Adn Roucos thighs, tilted her little face and said in a milky voice: Daddy, dont misbehave with her anymore, or Im really going to run away from home! Adn Rouco also admitted that he had be a bit serious with the little girl a moment ago, and he squatted down and took Paulita in his arms: Okay, from now on daddy will not behave badly with you, but you have to behave well, especially not to do dangerous things, you are still too little to go to the bathroom alone, what if you fall on your arms and legs in the bathroom? Not only will daddy worry, but grandpa will throw daddy in daddys face for not taking care of Paulita. Paulita squashed her little mouth and said meekly, Daddy Im not going to sneak out alone to take a bathter.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Well, do as youre told. Paulita threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck: Dad, is my brother asleep? The nanny has finished changing his diaper and he should be asleep. Dad, when is Estreing back, lets call her! Well just tell him that his brother is always crying and we cant convince him to bring Estre back. Paulita proposed it and Adn Rouco was shamelessly impressed. Chapter 510: Does that …… also miss Estrella? Adn Rouco holds his phone with some hesitation. Paulita sat next to him on her little legs, blinking her big stinging eyes, Daddy, fight!. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow and looked at his daughter with a yful look, Did you say when you were finished? Paulita made an OK gesture, No problem, but daddy, will you take me to the Ferris wheel this weekend?. Heh, this little milk bag, has even learned to exchange terms. But Adn Rouco, , who has always been particrly principled, surprisingly lost his principles and, with a slight frown, more or less agreed, dialed the number and then passed the phone to Paulita. Say it right. Paulita nods her little head. The phone rang for a long time, but no one answered on the other end. Paulitas little eyebrow furrowed as she waited, Papi, Estre is not answering the phone, is Estre sleeping through the night?. Adam Rouco looked at the time, it was supposed to be daylight in Ennd, he wasnt too sleepy, why wasnt he answering the phone, had it just happened so things were too busy to answer the phone? Paulita waited a long time, frowning, Dad, still no answer. Adn Rouco said nothing, except to amodate Paulita and tell her: Get some sleep and remember to call me if anything happens. Adn Rouco did not wait again for Estre Berrocals call, but left Paulitas bedroom in silence. London, Ennd. When Estre Berrocal finished watching the fashion show, she found a missed call from Adn Rouco on her cell phone. She froze, inside the fashion show venue it was so noisy that she didnt even hear the phone ring. He returned it in a hurry. Over here, Paulita was grabbing Adn Roucos phone and ying with it for a while before the call came in. Paulitas little finger slipped out and picked up the phone, connecting like a little adult, Hello? Who is this? Paulita, its me, Estre. Estre!!! Estre why didnt you answer the phone sooner? Estre Berrocal apologized, I was outside and it was so loud I didnt hear it before, why do you have dads phone?. Dad I yed the game on Dads phone. Estre Berrocal nodded and said, What about Dad, is he with you? Not in, but I can go to him. Paulita picked up Snoopys little quilt, got out of bed with her cell phone in her arms, put on her little shoes and walked towards Adn Roucos room while saying: Estre, when are youing home? My little brother wont stop crying and crying and we cant get him to leave, only Estre can get him to leave! Estre, will youe back soon?. Estre Berrocals heart went out to her and she condemned herself as soon as she learned that her son had been crying: Ill be back as soon as I can. Well, I fell down today too. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat and she asked: How did you fall? Did it hurt? Does dad know? Did he look at you? The fall hurts, Estre you should go home, there is no one to help me with my bath, I still like Estre to help me with my bath. Estre Berrocal sighed, You will have to give in for a few days and let Felipa help you with the bathroom, never wash in the bathroom, you will fall, ok?. All right,e back soon then. Paulita ran to Adn Roucos bedroom, checked that Adn Rouco was not in the bedroom and ran to the study, where she finally found Adn Rouco. Dad, I can find you, Estres phone! The little girl handed him the phone and climbed up to sit on thep of Adn Rouco, who held the phone in one hand and Paulita in the other. Paulita approached the phone and went to listen to their conversation. Adam, has it been a bad few days at home? I heard Paulita say that Lucio has been crying and today Paulita fell down. Adn Rouco looked at the little bundle of milk in his arms, who winked at him triumphantly.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco cleared his throat and said, Yes, the two little boys are not very good. Paulita came to the phone and said, Estre, two little boys are bad and theres a big boy whos not happy either!. Adn Rouco looked at his daughter with contempt, what was this little girl talking about. Estre Berrocal, over there, blushed hotly, but still asked deliberately, Why is that annoyed big boy?. Adn Rouco pursed his thin lips and said with a little twinge, Older children are quite nice. Big kids dont want Estre? Estre Berrocals face burned through the phone as she asked the question. How could he muster the courage to ask such a brazen question? And then Before the big kids could respond, Paulita replied, The little kids miss you, and the big kids miss you even more!. Adn Rouco couldnt help but cough slightly and frowned at Paulita: Why do children interrupt when adults are talking? Paulita shrugged her shoulders and held out her little hands, selling her good behavior, Oh, that child doesnt talk. On the other end of the phone, both adults were embarrassed. Paulita, however, had the good sense to quickly get off Adn Roucosp and soon ran out of his studio. Estre Berrocal heard the silence around here and unconsciously asked, Is that Paulita is gone? Hes gone. Estre Berrocal bit her lip, So, is there anything you want to tell me? For example: Do I miss you? Adn Rouco coughed and said to the caller, Go to bed soon. Estre Berrocal: But here its daytime for me. There was something spicy in his tone. Adn Rouco emitted a faint hmm and said, Its nighttime here and Im about to go to bed. Adn Rouco! said Estre Berrocal, a bit exasperated. To say I miss you costs a piece of meat? Why is this man so arrogant? Im doing it. Estre Berrocal said vaguely and quickly: . I miss you. He wouldnt say anything, so she had to be the one to say it first. What? Adn Rouco froze for a moment. Forget it if you havent heard! Soon after, Estre Berrocal hung up the phone with a deliberate pout. Adn Rouco looked at the hung up phone and, after several seconds, his thin lips curved slightly. The man named Santino Yepes: Book me a flight to London the day after tomorrow. Missing something like that makes sense when you say it out loud in person. But there were only a few days difference and he was in such a hurry to book a flight for her that it seemed like it was really up to him. Adam Rouco felt a little ufortable, inexplicably squirming, usually it was the girls who were more dependent, and when they got married, it was usually the wife who watched her husband, howe in his family, he was the one watching them all the time? Inexplicably ufortable. Estre Berrocal hung up the phone and tried to get a cab back to the hotel. From the parade site, Ricardo Prats pursued him. Star, wait! Estre Berrocal looked back, Ricardo, I didnt see you earlier at the venue, did you alsoe to the show?. Yes, but what brings you to Ennd, my brother-inw agreed to youring to Ennd to further your studies? Estre Berrocal nodded and smiled, Yes, shes very supportive, but Im not staying in Ennd to study this time either. Ricardo Prats scratched the back of his head and asked, somewhat puzzled: And whats this about ? Estre Berrocal is relieved: I turned down a ce to study at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, but I asked Arbiter Teodoro for a ce to visit and see the parade, and Im going back to La Ciudad Santa in a few days, I cant leave our children, nor can I leave them. And of course, theres the big boy from .. Chapter 511: Flying to London to find his wife Adn Rouco was in his studio the night before he left for London, working on his work, when Paulita came running in, putting on her little shoes. The little boy crawled up to sit on Adam Roucosp and pleadingly asked, Daddy, can you take me with you on the ne to Estre in the morning?Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco said with a slight smile, If Paulita also flies off to Estre, who will take care of her brother for daddy? Paulita pouted, Ah, well, then Ill stay and watch my brother for Papa. Papa, you must bring Estre home. The little milk bag carefully instructed him. Adn Rouco put the little bundle on the floor and indicated: Ive got it, go to bed now, daddy has to work. Paulita nodded her chin and then stood on tiptoe to bring her little face closer, Good night, Daddy, kisses. Adn Rouco leaned over and kissed his daughter on the forehead: Good night, Paulita. Only then did Paulita run off to her room, happy. Adam Roucos eyes were soft and loving as he watched the little boys short, cute back. The WhatsApp rang and it was a message from Estre Berrocal. Adam, are you asleep? Adn Rouco returned the message: Get ready to work. The other end was quick to call: Ah? Keep working, itste on your part, staying upte is not good for your health. Adam Rouco suddenly asked, What hotel are you staying at in London, is the atmosphere good? Estre Berrocal just thought that Adn Rouco was worried about her stay, so she sent him a direct message telling him which hotel she was staying at and that the surroundings were fine and not to worry. Estre Berrocal seemed to want to talk to Adn Rouco, but the man was already indifferent and said he had work to attend to, so Estre Berrocal had to give up and said oh in frustration. Estre Berrocal had no choice but to say oh in frustration, not realizing that Adn Rouco was flying to London in the morning to see her. London, Ennd. After visiting the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, Estre Berrocal met Ricardo Prats in front of the school and approached him to say a few words. Just as they were about to separate, Ricardo Prats had a nasty fall and Estre Berrocal rushed to his aid. Ricardo, are you all right? Ricardo Prats face was an unnatural red, Estre Berrocal approached him and touched his forehead, it was boiling. You seem to have a high fever, I will apany you to the hospital. Estre Berrocal looked for a cab, but Ricardo Prats insisted: Not to the hospital, I dont want to go to the hospital. But his head is hot, and if he doesnt go to the hospital hell get burned if he doesnt get the temperature down. Star, I really dont want to go to the hospital, why dont you take me to my apartment and rest, I would love to sleep now. Estre Berrocal could not resist: Good. Back on the floor, a fever reducer and a bag of ice and alcohol to cool the body should also work. Estre Berrocal had a hard time helping Ricardo Prats down to the floor. Come on, this way. Estre Berrocal took him to bed and Ricardo Prats fell into bed and fell asleep with his arm resting on his forehead. Wheres your first aid kit at home, is there a thermometer? Ricardo Prats replied stunned: Its in the kitchen cupboard. Wait for me, Ill get the thermometer and ice pack in a minute. Estre Berrocal turned around and ran to the kitchen for the first aid kit and to the refrigerator for a bag of ice to take to the bedroom. Ricardo Prats took his temperature while covering his forehead with an ice pack. Estre Berrocal asked with concern, Do you want water? Are you hungry? A little bit. Then Ill go to the kitchen to boil water and thene check your temperature. Estre Berrocal plugged in the electric kettle in the kitchen before returning to the room and taking the thermometer handed to her by Ricardo Prats. Thirty-eight and a half degrees, its not too high, for the moment lets lower the temperature physically, if it doesnt work, well have to take a fever pill. Ricardo Prats voice was hoarse with fever: Please, Estre. She smiled and rightly said, Its nothing, were rted. Ricardo Prats burnt, clouded gaze abruptly regained a glimmer of rity as he stared at her and said, word for word, But I dont consider you my rtive, much less my brother-inw. Estre Berrocal froze for a second and hurriedly avoided his gaze, pretending not to hear him, The water must be boiling in the kitchen, Ill get you a ss. With that, she got up to leave, but Ricardo Prats grabbed her hand: Estre, I cant do that. I cant call my brother-inw as if you were his wife, much less call you sister-inw. Estre Berrocal withdrew her hand from his palm with determination, Ricardo, it is an indisputable fact that, whether you can or not, I am the wife of your brother-inw, the wife of Adn Rouco. Star, have you ever had your heart set on me, even a little? No. Estre Berrocal blurted out those two words and hurried out of the bedroom and ran to the kitchen. When he went to pour the boiling water, his mind wandered a bit and he burned his finger, frowning in pain. Ricardo Prats still had a fever and Estre Berrocal wanted to leave but was not sure, so she brought him a cup of hot water and prepared some rice porridge. Adn Rouco had just gotten off the ne and called Estre Berrocal, but there was no answer. He didnt think much of it and went straight to the hotel where he was staying. Adn Rouco sat in the hotel lobby untilte at night, but Estre Berrocal did not return to the hotel and did not answer his phone calls. The mans patience exhausted, and on the other hand, fearing that something had happened to Estre Berrocal, he was about to go to the local police station to call the police when Estre Berrocals call came in. Adn Roucos frown loosens slightly as he picks up the phone: Why dont you answer the phone? Estre Berrocal, who had just left Ricardo Prats apartment and got into a cab, said apologetically, I havent looked at the phone right now, somehow its on silent, I didnt know you had called me so many times. Where are you? Im in a cab and Im on my way back to the hotel. Adn Rouco frowned slightly and asked, Why are you back sote? Estre Berrocal bit her lip, she didnt want to tell him, so she casually lied: I met a new designer today and I got to know him quite well, so A male designer? Estre Berrocal rubbed her neck and deliberately said, Mr. Adam, if I say you are a male designer, will you immediately fly to look at me? You try it. The man spat out a name in a forceful tone, but it sent a shiver down Estre Berrocals spine. If he talked to any male designer until midnight, Adn Rouco feared he would break his neck, and he shook his head in a hurry. When the cab pulled up at the hotel entrance, Estre Berrocal got out of the car with her purse and craned her neck as she made her way to the hotel, more or less exhausted from taking care of Ricardo Prats all night. Just as I was entering the hotel lobby, I saw a familiar, clean-cut figure. Adam! Surprised and delighted, Estre Berrocal ran and jumped directly on top of Adn Rouco, who, fearing she would fall, was quick enough to hold her steady. Estre Berrocals watery eyes looked at him with starry eyes: What brings you here? Why didnt you tell me?. She hung on him, so excited that she forgot for a moment that it was a hotel lobby, and Adn Rouco, with his eyes downcast and a faint smile in them, sneered, Mrs. Estre, everyone else is watching us. With a quick nce, Estre Berrocal saw that several of the employees in the hotel lobby were looking at them with ambiguous eyes. She blushed and prepared to get off Adam Rouco, but the mans hands were now firmly grasped and had no intention of letting go. Adam, put me down now. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: You have thrown yourself on me and now you are ashamed?. If you hug, youd better take him to his room. Chapter 512: My Hand Hurts Estre Berrocal hung onto Adn Rouco like a little kangaroo and was carried up to the suite.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Once inside the room, Estre Berrocals face, buried in the mans arms, was hot and on the verge of burning. The little woman clenched her fist and punched him lightly in the chest, her watery eyes looked at him affectionately, You flew all the way out here without a nce, are you making a surprise attack? Adn Rouco took the person in his arms and hugged her a little tighter, his dark eyes boring into hers as he said, Id rather tell you I miss you with my actions than say I miss you over the phone. Estre Berrocal blushed a little more, Adn Rouco had always made her so flirtatious when he talked about love that she couldnt help but kiss his thin lips as she wrapped her arms around his neck. I miss you a lot too The womans soft voice caused Adn Roucos eyes to deepen, and the longing he had felt for days of separation came frantically back to him. Estre Berrocal was leaning against the wall and was therefore half a head above him, a position that made the kiss even deeper. Only this mere kiss was not enough to quench her thirst some time ago, and Adn Rouco removed her dress directly from her body An hourter, therge bed in the presidential suite is a mess, the mans ck shirt and iron-gray pants lying ambiguously next to the womans crushed chiffon skirt. Next to the bed, a pair of ck leather mens shoes and a pair of simple t-heeled womens shoes were lying next to it. Outside, the night is quiet and Adn Roucos face is calm and contented as he closes his eyes on the little woman in his arms. Although she was a little tired after her training, Estre Berrocal didnt feel like sleeping, and she still had a lot of questions to ask her. Estre Berrocal raised her little face to look at Adn Roucos elegant and handsome chin, ran her little hand over his handsome face and asked, Why are you here all of a sudden? Have you reallye to see me? Adn Rouco slowly opened his eyes, looked at her scarlet face andughed softly: Does Mrs. Rouco look like a woman? Estre Berrocal growled lightly, Im not afraid of being searched, but you, with all the women in La Ciudad Santa that you like, have any of them snuck in while I was gone these days? Howe I didnt know there were so many women who liked it? Olivia Montes, Julieta Sarinana, I think shes still in love with him, so she has to be careful. Estre Berrocal gave him a direct look: Mr. Adam, you ooze charm and you dont even know it? curb your glowing masculinity or youll crush a girls heart. Adn Roucoughed softly and when hisrge hand reached out to take her right hand, he identally touched Estre Berrocals burned fingers and she frowned in pain. Adn Rouco also frowned: What happened to the hand?. Estre Berrocal tried to withdraw her hand and hide it, but it was toote, as Adn Rouco had already taken her hand and was examining it. The mans brow furrowed, How did you burn it?. I identally burned myself on the hot soup when I was eating at lunch today, its okay. Youre not lying to me? Adn Roucos dark eyes looked at her as if they wanted to see right through her, eyes so shrewd and sharp that Estre Berrocal was no match for him. He muttered and couldnt resist saying, Why, forget it, Ill tell you, lest you find outter and think Im hiding something from you, that Im hiding something unseemly in my mind. But you have to promise me that you wont be angry when I tell you. Now she was married to him, she was his, and she knew exactly who he was, not to say that she had never had any thoughts about Ricardo Prats that she shouldnt have had. Adn Rouco did not speak, his dark eyes fixed on her, waiting for her to say something else. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and spoke as she measured her expression and reaction, This afternoon I met Ricardo, who is also here in Ennd to study, as you must know. He suddenly had a high fever and has no family or friends in Ennd, so I cant leave him alone, leaving aside my friendship with him, now I am still your wife, you are his brother-inw, so I am also considered his rtive. Adn Rouco asked patiently, So, did you take him to the hospital?. Estre Berrocal shook her head, I was going to take him to the hospital, but Ricardo wouldnt go, so I had to take him back to the apartment and then I went on to boil water and cook him a porridge, and I ended up with a burned hand. At these words, Estre Berrocal looked at him like a child who has done something wrong and exined: But I did nothing more than take him to the apartment and boil water and cook porridge for him. Adn Rouco took a long look at her, touched her little hand and, without saying anything, leaned over, called the front desk service from the hotelsndline phone on the bedside table and ordered in fluent English, Please send a first aid kit to room 9011, please. Only three minutes passed before the suite door rang and Adn Rouco nonchntly slipped on a bathrobe to open the door and retrieve the first aid kit. When he returned, he sat on the bed, took Estre Berrocals hand and helped her with the burn. The burns are not serious, but from the looks of it, they are likely to have small blisters tomorrow. Estre Berrocals heart hung higher and higher as she watched him tend to her wounds without a word. Adam, are you angry?. Adam Rouco looked at her, his eyes unsure of his happiness or his anger, and asked casually, If I get angry, will you leave Ricardo alone if you are ever in a simr situation again? Can you do that? I Estre Berrocal hesitated for a couple of seconds and said, If you dont like it, who cares, Ill call you in the future in a simr situation and send someone to take care of it. Suddenly, Adn Rouco grabbed her wrist and hugged her. The mansrge hand stroked her hair and kissed her temple sideways as his voice trailed off, I believe you. I cant thank you enough for taking care of my sick family, how could I ever be angry. Estre Berrocal curved her lips, Thats good. My hand hurts, blow on it. The little woman reached out her hand to her thin lips. What could Adam Rouco do, his own wife, pampered by himself, took her small, delicate white hand and blew gently on it. Estre Berrocal got into his arms, wrapped her arms around his waist and looked at him with a look full of affection and said, Adam, lets do the wedding when we get back home. After leaving the month, Adn Rouco had dragged her out for a run, and since arriving in London, she had lost several kilos in a row because her appetite wasnt very good and she didnt eat much, so she shouldnt have any problems putting on a wedding dress or anything. Adam Rouco didnt mind too much, after all, it would be a long time before she returned to his country, and only emitted a faint hmm as he reached out to gently touch the diamond ring on her ring finger. Estre Berrocal was not at all thrilled to see him, You dont want to marry me anymore?. When have I ever said I dont want to marry you? Then why are you reacting so coldly? Adn Rouco looked at her and said amused, It will be at least next year when youe home. Estre Berrocal dropped a little bombshell lightly, Who says Im noting back until next year, in a few days Ill be back with you in La Ciudad Santa. Chapter 513: Preparing for the wedding! What did you say? Adn Rouco froze, looking inquisitively at the little woman in his arms. Estre Berrocal said, Im not really here to study, I just came to visit the Royal Academy of Fine Arts and see some more parades, then Ill go back to La Ciudad Santa to bring my baby and open my studio. But youre not going to back out, are you? You promised me youd open a studio and now Before she could finish her words, the mansrge hand, already gripping the back of her neck, sealed her lips directly with his. The kiss, unexpected, but expected. Estre Berrocal gasped slightly at the kiss, their lips parted slightly before their foreheadsy gently against each other. Adn Rouco looked at her deeply, Did you make the decision now, or did you decide before you came to Ennd? I made my decision before I came to Ennd, the opportunity to study in Ennd is really very tempting. Adam, you can support my dream, you can even wait for me to be separated for a year and a half, I can also make some sacrifices for our family, in a rtionship between two people, I want us to be equal, not give me all the time, that way, it will break my heart a lot. Adn Rouco took a deep breath and there was a pride in his gaze, as if he had not expected Estre Berrocal to grow up so fast in this marriage and rtionship. She had also learned to be understanding, to tolerate him, to put herself in his shoes and, frankly, she was d. Adn Rouco is a mature man in his thirties with a lot of experience, and Estre Berrocal is not very different in his eyes from a college student just out of high school, with the only difference being that she married him early and has had two children. Estre Berrocal is lucky to have a mature and calm man like Adn Rouco with whom she does not have to think too much or fall too many times, just follow him and he will be there in good times and bad. amodate him? Adn Rouco lowered his gaze and gently kissed the bridge of her nose and lips, with a slight trace ofughter and affection under his eyes. Its not so easy to open a studio, you can open as many as you want, but first, lets do the wedding, the old man is looking very bad these days. Upon hearing this, Estre Berrocal was quick to say, Then why dont I skip the rest of the parade and well go home tomorrow and apologize to dad. Hes angry anyway, so why not leave him angry for a few more days and then give him the good news and hell be even more grateful to you. Estre Berrocal: Is this really a good way to establish Dad? So, can you leave work for a few days and watch the show with me? Ms. Estre, I flew to London and Im still at your mercy? Estre Berrocal threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck in a happy and sweet embrace. Over the next few days, Adn Rouco apanied Estre Berrocal to fashion shows, visited local galleries and museums, took leisurely strolls, and sought out local, starred gourmet restaurants to sit down and sample the food in a little early honeymoon. The night before returning home, Paulita turned on the videophone and Estre Berrocal picked it up. As soon as the video opened, Paulita was standing on the video, wailing and crying, with her hands rubbing her eyes, scaring Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal nervously asked, Paulita, whats wrong? Whats wrong? Why are you crying? Star, dont you and daddy love me and my brother anymore? When are youing home? Estre Berrocal was quick to say, No, how could Daddy and I not love you two? Were going home tomorrow, dont cry. The next second, Paulita immediately pulled her fleshy little hands away from rubbing her eyes, smiled as she watched the video and excitedly confirmed, Estre, are you and daddy reallying back tomorrow? Yeah, ask Dadter if you dont believe me.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Wheres Dad? Daddys in the bathroom, just a few more minutes, has Paulita been goodtely, has she eaten well? Yes! I have been eating well and growing every day. Star, let me show you my brother. Yes, how is your brother? Estre Berrocal watched the video while the little boy took the tablet and went to the day care center next door. Paulita soon arrives at the nursery and points the t-screen camera at Lucio in his crib, who has just finished feeding and is sound asleep, a bit of a serious sleeper; the child looks, perhaps, a bit more like Adn Rouco in characterter on. But its good that boys are like him, they are calmer, more introverted and more attractive to girls. After a while, Adn Rouco came out of the bathroom and sat down, watching Paulita on the video. The family talked for more than half an hour, mostly with Paulita and Estre Berrocal chatting while Adn Rouco sat listening. When she finished, Paulita kissed the tablet, Papa, Estre, kisses and good night!. Estre Berrocal also blew a kiss to Paulita: Good girl, Paulita, tomorrow daddy and I will be back, so you can say hello to grandpa. Paulita nodded her little head, Yes!. A few days after returning home, Adn Rouco took time to apany Estre Berrocal in the wedding preparations. But there was so much to prepare for the wedding that Adn Rouco could not stay on strike with it. The old man had said he would hire a weddingpany to prepare for it, but the weddingpany would only prepare the big things, but the overall direction of the wedding would have to be determined by Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, and some of the finer details of the wedding would have to be prepared by them. After a few days, Estre Berrocal was exhausted and after a shower, stretched out on the bed wide, looking at the chandelier over her head, she said, I watched everyone else get married with joy and happiness, why am I tired as a dog when its my turn to get married. And its not even tied yet Determining the location of the wedding, the location of the reception its a mess and Estre Berrocals mind is going to explode. Adam Rouco closed the file and put it aside, leaning back and looking sideways at his small face, What is it that has not yet been determined? Estre Berrocal counted on her fingers, We have decided on the venue for the reception, at the Banyan Tree, and for the wedding, at the church, but we havent decided on the date yet, dad and mom are discussing it, and mom wants to ask a fortune teller for an auspicious date. Adn Rouco rubbed his nose, he was inexperienced in his first marriage and could not express much of an opinion in front of his elders, so he just let them do it. And ah, the wedding dress is not yet chosen, tomorrow Saturday, you go with me to see the wedding dress, I also asked Dulcina to apany us for advice. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: Dulcina Calvo has not married, can she be a counselor?. Wow, udio Belles is too far away in The Imperial Capital, and besides, it doesnt take wedding experience just to see a grooms suit or something, does it? But Mr. Adam, why do you look down on people who arent married now? Adn Rouco covered himself with the nkets, put his arm around her and said, Since I am married, I cant look at the bachelors. The Dulcina people are not just one person, they have Dr. Esteban. Hes not married, its all the same in my eyes. Estre Berrocal looked at him amused, What if you are single?. Then I cant look until the showers. Chapter 514: A wedding dress with little fabric On Saturday morning, Adn Rouco apanied Estre Berrocal to the haute couture wedding dress store. Estre Berrocal was tired of trying on several wedding dresses, and Adn Rouco wasnt satisfied with just one. Estre Berrocal, somewhat disappointed, chose a wedding dress at random and entered the fitting room after being rejected by Adn Rouco one after another. This wedding dress, rather than a wedding dress, but more like a small dress, knee-length, two-piece set, inside a practical white silk skirt, the outer cover looks like severalrge leaves woven together, translucent white skirt, is heavy three-dimensional embroidery, embroidered with leaves pattern, put on the body, like a fairy in the fairy dress, set off the person without dust. When Estre Berrocal came out of the fitting room, Adn Roucos eyes lit up. The wedding dress, on the other hand, was designed with a lot of character and originality. Estre Berrocal turned and asked, without much hope, How about this outfit?. Its not a bad set. Adn Rouco stood up and stood with his arms in his hands, carefully examining the wedding dress. This wedding dress, both in design and sophistication, is a far cry from previous couture wedding dresses, and yes it does look good, but this wedding dress is a halter neck design, the back has not a bit of fabric, down to the bare. Adam Rouco is the first time he has seen a wedding dress made with so little fabric. Estre Berrocal didnt want to choose anymore and as soon as she heard Adn Rouco say it was good, she said, Then why dont we take this one, I like it too, so lets try it today? Even the couture store managermented, Ms. Estre looks great in this wedding dress. Estres back and shoulders arepletely bare, exposing Ms. Estres butterfly bones and the nook and cranny of her waist. Adn Roucos face darkened for a moment and suddenly he took off his suit jacket and ced it directly on Estre Berrocals shoulders. Come in and change. Estre Berrocal, confused and a little impatient, murmured, That was nice, wasnt it? Adn Rouco, I dont want to try it again. But Estre Berrocal protested in vain and Adn Rouco pushed her straight into the fitting room by the shoulders. After Estre Berrocal entered the fitting room, Adn Roucos dark eyes stared at the attendant: Go get some wedding dresses with more fabric for my wife to try on. The manager had an embarrassed look on his face, . Okay, Mr. Adam. And dont always look at my wife. well, well. The director screamed inwardly: But I am a woman! But because of Adn Roucos status, the manager only dared toin in her mind, without really saying anything. Adn Rouco sat back down on the sofa, folded his long legs and waited patiently. Mrs. Estres butterfly bones and waist nest cannot be seen by anyone but him. Soon after, Dulcina Calvo took a cab and hurried to the bridal store. Estre Berrocal came out of the fitting room with another new wedding dress. Dulcina Calvo, her eyes lit up and a little excited, ran up to me and said, Estre, this is the first time Ive seen you in a wedding dress, its true that women look prettier in wedding dresses, and this one is so pretty. Estre Berrocal tugged at the corners of her lips, I think all the outfits are nice, but He pointed to the man sitting on the couch, not far away, and whispered to Dulcina Calvo, He doesnt even settle for a game, his vision is really upside down. Dulcina Calvo snorted augh: Probably because in the eyes of President Rouco, you look good in all the outfits, so he has no idea which one to choose. I have tried on no less than ten wedding dresses . Dulcina, help me. But you should be happy because I see so many TV shows where the husbandes with his wife to choose a wedding dress and he is so distracted that the wife puts on each one and the husband says it looks good on her, do you want President Rouco to be so distracted with you too? Estre Berrocal nudged him on the lips, Thats true, but hes being a bit of a dick, so Im going to look for another game, and if hes not satisfied, I dont want to try it today. With her wedding dress long and a little ufortable to walk in, Dulcina Calvo helped Estre Berrocal to get on Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal takes the judgment of Adn Roucos gaze with some trepidation. How about this one? This is a more modest and generous set, isnt it? The current one, she felt, showed too much and was too frivolous, but this one has a new sense of design while retaining the elegance and atmosphere of a traditional wedding dress. But Adam Roucos eyes lingered on her for only about three seconds before the man stood up and spoke directly, Go change downstairs. I dont have to try the next game then, do I? If you dont want to try, thats enough for today. Estre Berrocal was so relieved that she rushed into the fitting room to change, carrying her wedding dress to the floor in both hands. When she finished changing and went out, Estre Berrocal took Dulcina Calvos arm and smiled at her: Since we are not happy with anything, lets go, Im hungry from all the wedding dresses Ive tried on, lets go to dinner. But Adn Roucos gaze wavered slightly: Wait a minute, Im going to pay the bill. ount adjustment? What is the invoice? You havent seen one? Adn Rouco instructed the manager immediately: Wrap up that cyclical dream. The manager froze and reacted with a huge smile on her face, Yes, Mr. Adam. As she swiped her card, the clerk was puzzled, wondering if Mr. Adam didnt think this white elf wedding dress showed too much and was not as modest as the traditional design. Estre had tried on many dresses and had ordered just this one. Mr. Adam, if you prefer a more modest wedding dress, would you like to consider that air garden from Mori? Without lifting an eyelid, Adn Rouco blurted out: Too vulgar for my wife. The manager was quick to respond, Yes, yes, yes, yes. When she got into the car, Estre Berrocal saw the wedding dress she had purchased and wondered, I thought you didnt like this one? Why did you buy it again? Its quite awkward for you to wear this in front of others, but Id be happy to wear it just for myself. And so, one night, in the dark and windy, Estre Berrocal was pinned to the bed by Adn Rouco in that wedding dress of pitifully little fabric.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. A certain man didnt find out enough and said in a hoarse voice against her ear, Why do you need to wear underwear, it would look better if you didnt Estre Berrocal: No underwear, just that thin outer sheath? Ah The entricities of Adn Rouco! Estre Berrocal had been shaken all night, her body was falling apart, and the wedding dress, at the end, was shredded beyond recognition. It was like paying good money to take him once and just to satisfy someones jocrity, Estre Berrocal didnt want to talk to him again. . Chapter 515: It’s not appropriate to do this during the day, is it? To finalize the wedding date, Lupita Vasconcellos arrived in La Ciudad Santa from Ciudad del Rey to discuss the timing of the wedding with Sr. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal wanted to choose a day when everyone would rest and not work, but Mr. Rouco and Mrs. Its good for marriages and travel. On the day of her arrival, Mrs. Vasconcellos stayed at the Rouco family and in the evening, Mrs. Vasconcellos wanted to have a personal conversation with Estre Berrocal, so mother and daughter slept together. Paulita was moring to sleep with her grandmother and mother, so Mrs. Vasconcellos and Estre Berrocal slept on either side and Paulita slept between them, listening to their conversations with her ears open. Mrs. Vasconcellos hand gently caressed Paulitas tummy and put the little girl to sleep while she told Estre Berrocal: It wasnt easy for you and Adn to get everything right, so when you get married you should be tolerant with each other. But I see that Adn is very tolerant with you, so mom feelsfortable leaving you in his hands.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Estre Berrocal reached over and gently took Mrs. Vasconcellos hand and whispered, Mama, Adam and I, we will be good together and together we will raise Paulita and Lucio. I have a long life with Adam. Mrs. Vasconcellos nodded, I was overthinking it, Adam treats you very well. But men are not like women, a woman can love one man for the rest of her life, but once the novelty of love has worn off and the excitement a man seeks has greatly diminished, it is easy to question the marriage and the rtionship. estare, you have to learn to keep your marriage fresh. Estre Berrocal naturally understood what her mother meant: Mom, I dont know what its like to be in love with other people, but when Im with Adam, I feel like every day is new, Ive been in love before, but Ive never felt with someone who was so determined to define the future. Mrs. Vasconcellos smiled tenderly, Maybe you and Adam are a match made in heaven. In the darkness, Paulita blinked her big starry eyes and tilted her little head toward Mrs. Vasconcellos and said in a milky voice, Grandma, my daddy and Estre are very much in love, so dont worry, Grandma, Estre will be very happy when she marries my daddy! Mrs. Vasconcellos affectionately caressed Paulitas little head and took her in her arms, Well, Grandma is not worried, Grandma knows that Paulitas father is a good man, a good father and husband. The next morning, Estre Berrocal took Paulita to wash up and went downstairs to have breakfast with Mrs. Vasconcellos, and as soon as she left the room, she saw that the door to the master bedroom was also open. Estre Berrocal handed Paulita to Mrs. Vasconcellos: Mom, why dont you take Paulita down to breakfast while I go check on Adam? Good. Estre Berrocal had just entered the master bedroom when he was hugged from behind, Estre Berrocal froze and looked at him amused, the man was dressed in house clothes, leaning on her shoulder with his eyes slightly closed, a little tired, as if he had not slept much all night. Whats the matter, didnt you sleep well tonight? Adam Rouco grunted softly and raised his eyes slightly to look at her, When is your mother leaving? Estre Berrocalughed: Whats the matter, are you in such a hurry to get rid of my mother after her rare visit?. If you keep sleeping with your mother for a few more days, she could develop a serious case of sleep deprivation. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly and turned around, wrapping her arms around his waist and looking at him with a slight smile in her watery eyes. Its not that far-fetched, so if youre going on a business tripter and Im not with you, arent you going to sleep?. Adn Rouco leaned over his shoulder: So I would like to make you smaller and put you in my pocket and take you everywhere. Estre Berrocal looked at him suspiciously, with a smile at the corner of her lips, Last night my mother was worried that you would be on the street when the time passed, once the shelf life of love had expired, but in this state, Mr. Adam, it seems that you are more and more dependent on me. What to do, how can Mrs. Star be so charming. Adn Rouco didnt bother to contradict her, letting her shove it in his face as much as she wanted, and he hugged her around the waist and headed for the bed. Estre Berrocal said anxiously, Mom and Dad and Paulita and the others are downstairs having breakfast, what are you going to do? If we go toote, theyll get suspicious. Besides, its too bad its daytime! He looked out the window at the bright sun rising, and there really was something embarrassing about that in broad daylight. Adam Roucoid her on the bed, his thin lips curved as he deliberately sneered, Its not as if weve never done public lewdness in the daytime, what are we afraid of? Estre Berrocal frowned and pressed her dress to her chest, No, mom and dad, theyre going tough at us!. Adn Rouco stopped teasing her, put his arm around her waist, rubbed the back of her neck with his face, closed his eyes and whispered in her ear in a low, pleasant voice: Stay with me for a while, its not appropriate to do this during the day, is it?. Estre Berrocal nced sideways at his peaceful sleeping face and, without struggling, took his hand in hers and closed her eyes as she slept with him. This again to sleep until after ten oclock. When I got up, breakfast was already finished downstairs. Felipa reheated the breakfast that had been left for her before the couple ate it. After breakfast, Adn Rouco set to work in his studio. Estre Berrocal had to write the wedding invitations by hand, so she moved them to Adn Roucos studio and sat next to him, pen in hand, transcribing the invitations. The weather is calm, the man next to her is hard at work, and she is writing her wedding invitations. Adn Roucos wedding was big news throughout La Ciudad Santa, and although the Rouco family has few rtives, Adn Rouco and the Rouco Group have a particrlyrge number of business associates, none of whom Estre Berrocal knows. Adn Rouco nodded slightly and stopped the work he was doing, his arm went around and rested on the back of the chair behind her, and his body moved closer to hers for a brief rest. Estre Berrocal nudged him with her arm: This is not good for you, extremely bad, people out there will say someday that I am a redhead. Adn Rouco was not at all impressed and scoffed, Are the red-haired hands tired?. Adn Rouco, who are you calling a redhead? Estre Berrocal threw him the invitation out of the blue. Okay, okay, Ill transcribe some copies for you. When the man picked up the pen and the invitation, he scrutinized the invitation she had written and disliked her in passing, Why is the handwriting so ugly? Wheres the ugly, you just cant tell how pretty it is! Who still writes handwritten invitations nowadays, theyre all electronic invitations, okay? These are all thoughts, and you think my writing is ugly, Im not writing it, your writing is pretty, you write it! With that, Estre Berrocal got up and was about to leave, when Adn Rouco coaxed her with a smile and pulled her to sit down. I had bad eyes a moment ago, but look again now, Mrs. Estres handwriting is quite distinctive. Is he ugly with character? The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched: Chapter 516: Mailing of wedding invitations It took three or four days to write all the invitations, but Estre Berrocal did not know anyone in Adn Roucos business, so she sent Santino Yepes to deliver them. Estre Berrocal sent the invitations to the rtives of the Rouco family, one by one, to get to know them better. Young hostess, which one to deliver first? Estre Berrocal ordered the invitations, scanned them and said, Lets go to Uncle Dos house first. After all, the second uncle was from the Rouco family and should have been the first to know. Yes, Young Hostess, Im going to get the car ready. Upon arriving at the entrance of Fresco Roucos vi, Estre Berrocal got out of the car and was escorted to the entrance with the invitation. Below, Fresco Rouco is sitting in his wheelchair, basking in the sun. Estre Berrocal stood in the doorway and froze for a few seconds, looking at the old man with a pang of frustration. It had been a year since he had seen Fresco Rouco, who until a year ago he thought was his real daughter, but to his surprise, it was a misunderstanding. Fresco Rouco thought he sensed someone at the door, and when he slowly turned his head, he saw Estre Berrocal standing in the doorway and his eyes trembled. Star? Estre Berrocal took a step inside and politely called Fresco Rouco: Tio segundo. Star, how have you and Adam been? Fresco Rouco had not seen Estre Berrocal for a long time, and although heter learned that she was not his daughter with Juanisha Capistrn, he was still fond of Estre Berrocal as a child. Uncle Segundo, Adam and I are fine, how is your health these days, Uncle Segundo? My body is still stable and I dont have too many problems. Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked up and asked, Are you the only one at home? Arent the second aunt and Jiajia here? Your second aunt and I are divorced. Estre Berrocal bit her lip: Yo, I didnt know before, sorry uncle Dos. Okay, are you here today? Estre Berrocal handed him the wedding invitation: Adn and I are getting married next Saturday, and I hope that the second uncle will be able to attend then. Yes, I will definitely be there. So, if theres nothing else for Uncle Segundo, Ill go first, I have some invitations to deliver. Fresco Rouco turned his wheelchair and called out to her, Estre, although you are not my natural daughter, I felt a strong connection with you when we first met. I never had the chance to apologize to you for my error of judgment that caused your separation with Adam. Do you still hate me now? Estre Berrocal smiled and shook her head, When I first thought I was your daughter, I hated you for putting my mother third, for being your daughter, for having the blood of The Rouco family in me as Adam, but that was it for a while. It was a misunderstanding, and now that its cleared up, we dont hate each other anymore. Fresco Rouco sighed and nodded, I hear you have found your real parents, congrattions. Thank you. Estre Berrocal left the vi and exhaled deeply. This knot in my heart has finally untied today. Facundo, the driver, opened the door for her as he asked, Young hostess, whats next?.Content ? copyrighted by N?velDrama.Org. Go to your sister-inws house. Good. Olivia Montes left her job at the Rouco Group to take care of Dante, which is good, because if she works at the Rouco Group every day, she will often see Adn Rouco, which will inevitably lead to feelings she shouldnt have. Olivia Montes obsession with Adn Rouco may fade after a while. A ck Bentley, which soon passes under a high-ss residential block. Facundo reminded him: Young hostess, the Great Young Hostess lives on the fifteenth floor, would you like me to apany you there? No, Facundo, wait for me in the car. Good. After Estre Berrocal rang the doorbell, she spoke to Olivia Montes, who opened the ss door to the first floor. Once on the way to the fifteenth floor, Olivia Montes had opened the door and was standing next to her, looking at her with a cold expression. Come in, you dont need to change your shoes. Estre Berrocal had no intention of entering and stood at the door and said, Im not going in so I dont step on the floor, Im here today, to deliver invitations, and there are many more houses ahead. Olivia Montes looked at the wedding invitation handed to her by Estre Berrocal and frowned, What is this?. Adam and I will report the wedding next Saturday and I hope my sister-inw will be able to attend then. Olivia Montes scoffed: Estre Berrocal, have youe to show off with me?. If youre still so obsessed, I have nothing to say. Ive put the invitation here, and Im fine with you noting then, but Im sure Dad would like you to bring Dante, and Dad hasnt seen Dante in a while. If it werent for you, would Dante and I have moved out of the Rouco family? If it werent for you, Dante and I would now see Dad and Adam every day. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, Sister-inw, even if it werent me marrying Adam today, it wouldnt be you; Adam will marry someone else sooner orter, and for the sake of your happiness for the rest of your life, youd better break off your thoughts with Adam Rouco before its toote, lest you suffer. Hmph, its not your turn to be in charge of my affairs! Not wanting to argue with her, Estre Berrocal simply ced the wedding invitation in the foyer: Since my sister-inw treats me so badly, Im going to leave. Olivia Montes coldly scrutinized the wedding invitation and with hidden anger in her eyes, mmed the door shut and then tore the invitation into several pieces and threw it in the trash. Adam promised Oscar that he would take care of them for the rest of his life, how could he leave her and Dante to marry another woman on his own? Olivia Montes raised her hand and covered her face deeply. Grief and anger, congested in the heart, grew more and more unhappy and depressed. Estre Berrocal had been handing out invitations all day, showered after dinner and went to bed early to rest. When Adn Rouco came in from the study, he saw her lying on the bed with a pen in her hand, writing in a notebook, and he went over to sit on the edge of the bed, rubbed her back with his big hand and asked her in a soft voice, What are you doing? Estre Berrocal, with one hand on her chin and the other clutching a pen, scratches on her paper, saying with some anguish, The wedding is next Saturday, but I still havent decided on my wedding dress. Are you going to design it yourself? Its definitely toote, but I have past designs, and there are some that I particrly like, but I dont know if you like them, can you help me pick them out? And then pick them out and take them to a couture store to have them made? Okay, bring it to me and Ill take a look at it. Estre Berrocal stood up, leafed through the book in her hand and chose a few. Adn Rouco finally chose a more elegant, fairy-like wedding dress, which Estre Berrocal also thought was very pretty, so she went for it. Chapter 517: Tips for courting your wife Ill ask Santino Yepes to make a trip to the couture store tomorrow. Estre Berrocal responded faintly, still a little sad. Whats the matter, still not happy about having a wedding? No, I just went to deliver the wedding invitations to my sister-inw today. It seems she still holds a grudge against you, and I was afraid she couldnt think about it and would be locked into her obsession with you for the rest of her life. Havent you always disagreed with her? Why are you worried about her now? Estre Berrocal gave him an expressionless look, After all, shes also Dantes real mother and your sister-inw, a rtionship that cant be severed in any way, not to mention that Dad has expectations of his sister-inw, and I certainly want to make peace with her. Adam Rouco smiled slightly and took her in his arms, kissing her forehead downward and saying fondly, Since when is our Star so understanding? Estre Berrocals eyelids lifted as she looked at his handsome, ticklish face and took off her robe with her small hands, Im not sociable, Im sociable . do you want to try it? Adn Rouco stared at her little face and quipped, Are all women who have been pregnant like wolves? Estre Berrocal was furious: Youre the one whos like a tiger! Dont even bother! I dont want to serve you. She wrapped herself in the nket angrily, only to be retrieved by Adn Rouco: Mrs. Estre, dont you even blush now when you talk about important things, when I am not the one who attends to you in those matters? dont say it. Estre Berrocal raised her hand to cover her thin lips, only for the man to pull away, take her small face and kiss her The night before the wedding, Mr. Rouco and Mrs. Vasconcellos separated the two Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal. For the wedding, Andreo Fanta also bought a luxury apartment in La Ciudad Santa, so that Estre Berrocal could get married from home. Dulcina Calvo and Ciri Garzn were Estre Berrocals bridesmaids, so they slept directly on the floor the night before. Estre Berrocal was watched by five or six people, Mrs. Vasconcellos, Andreo Fanta, Ciri Garzn, Dulcina Calvo, udio Belles, they were all there. When Adn Rouco called, she nced around the room and exined, That must be Lucio crying at home. Ciri Garzn put her arm around Estre Berrocals neck: Come on, you must be calling at this hour because Adn Rouco cant sleep because he misses you. Estre Berrocal blushed: No, Paulita and Lucio cannot live without me, and they will cry when I am suddenly not at home. udio Bellesughs and throws out his lie: Lucio I dont know whether to cry or not, anyway Angelo was ying with Paulita tonight and just now Angelo sent me a video of Paulita having a great time, not at all like she was looking for her mother. Estre Berrocal brushed the corner of her lips: You say you cant live together the day before the wedding, and now that I live so far away from Vi Rouco, I cant even answer the phone, can I? Dulcina Calvo burst outughing, Estre, how did I not realize before that you were so inseparable from President Rouco? Mrs. Vasconcellos said with a slight, gentle smile, Well, well, you answer it, dont you answer it now, Im sure youll have to sneak a call to Adamter when you go to bed. The phone rang long enough for Estre Berrocal to break away from the crowd and run to the balcony to answer it. Once the phone was connected, Estre Berrocal exined, They surround me, they look at me as if I were a thief, and I just answer, why are there so many rules for getting married? Next time, dont celebrate a wedding again. Estre Berrocal said it nonchntly, to the amusement of Adn Rouco: Se?ora Estre, how many more weddings do you want to have, by the looks of things? She responded with a quick bah humbug, slip of the tongue. At that moment, Adn Roucos car is parked just below Estre Berrocal, and the man is leaning against it, holding his cell phone and talking on the phone while looking out onto the fifth-floor balcony. It looks down. Estre Berrocal gasped and, probably upon realizing what was happening, she hastily opened the window and stuck her head out. Downstairs, the man was looking at her with a fond face. Estre Berrocal unconsciously tried to call out to him, Adam! As soon as she screamed, she hurriedly covered her mouth again, fearing that the people in the room would hear her. Adn Rouco looked her up and said into the phone in her ear, Sleep well tonight and Ill pick you up in the morning. Estre Berrocal leaned out the window, also looking at him, Its clear that we are a legitimate couple, now why are we acting like we are cheating on each other and have to defend ourselves from the family. Im not going to lie, I was only able to get out at this point because of Paulitas help. There Nico Amengual, Matthew Galvez, Esteban Zaragosa, Montrelle Herran and an old man, five pairs of eyes on me. Estre Berrocal sighed softly, My side is no better, they watch me like a thief, they dont even want me to answer the phone, they say its bad luck to see the groom the night before the wedding, thats what my mother told your father, what kind of high priest they hired, there are so many rules. Adn Rouco leaned somewhat idly against the side of the car, holding his phone and saying in a light voice, But Im content to watch you from this distance for now. Estre Berrocal looked down at the man below and arched an eyebrow, Me too, but I still want to run down and hug you. He suddenly wanted a pair of wings so he could fly down from here without anyone noticing and hug him, which he hadnt done all day. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow and came up with an idea: Its early in the morning and since they are up, why dont you go down and give them a sandwich?Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal hung up the phone and went out to ask those present with great concern: Are you hungry at this time of day? Ciri Garzn rubbed her stomach: Im craving a barbecue. Dulcina Calvo is a foodie and when she heard the word barbecue her eyes lit up: I want to eat too, and I want to eat crayfish!. That said, everyone was a little hungry and Estre Berrocal immediately suggested, I see a barbecue ce just down the block that also sells crayfish, Ill go down and get some now! Ciri Garzn pulled her back, looked at Andreo Fanta and said, Leave the shopping to the men, how can you be an errand boy for a bride-to-be? udio Belles said it all: Star, youre not thinking of doing anything wrong, are you? Estre Berrocalined, Its sote, what could I do, and cant I take advantage of it to sneak off to La familia Rouco, where there are still people watching? Estre Berrocal was restrained and seated on the sofa. Andreo Fantas phone rings and he receives a WhatsApp message from Adn Rouco. Havent you always wanted to know how Estre forgave me in the first ce? Now help Estre down the stairs and Ill teach you the secret of chasing your wife exclusively someday. Andreo Fanta looked soberly at Ciri Garzn, pursed his thin lips and said, There are so many people, a barbecue andngoustines, I cant carry them all by myself, Ill go with Estre, now youll be relieved, wont you?. Ciri Garzon questioned, How much does a barbecue and crayfish cost, and you cant carry it all for a big man? Andreo Fanta reacted quickly, stared at Ciri Garzn and said, There are six of us, one pound ofngoustines per person is six pounds, and ten skewers per person on the barbecue is sixty skewers, it is understandable that you treat your man like a god, but is it too inhumane to enve your man like this? But isnt it too inhumane to enve your man like this? The corner of Ciri Garzns mouth twitched: You wont let Estree down, so Ill be more than happy if youe down with me and buy her. I am not going. I dont want to be alone in a space with him. Finally, Andreo Fanta, with Estre Berrocal, came down the stairs on time. Chapter 518: What we owe tonight, we will pay for together on our wedding night Once downstairs and in the hallway, Estre Berrocal glimpsed Adn Rouco next to his car, waiting. Estre Berrocal looked at Andreo Fanta, who gave in quite easily: Come on, Im going to get the midnight snack. Thank you brother. As Andreo Fanta left the neighborhood to go get a midnight snack at the door, Estre Berrocal trotted into the arms of Adn Rouco and put her arms around him, looking at him with a certain joy as if he were a child, her watery eyes all starry and bright. What brings you here at this hour? I couldnt sleep and I wanted to see you, so here I am. Adam Rouco reached up to rub her hair, hisrge hand gently pressing the nape of her neck, his dark eyes looking down at her. Estre Berrocal could not bear such a deep and loving gaze, and two slender white arms spontaneously and automatically wrapped around her neck, and her whole body pressed directly into his arms, Adam Its obvious that we havent seen each other a single day, so how can we miss him so much? ording to Mrs. Vasconcellos, they should have been used to each other for a long time, and in a way, they should be at peace with each other after the passion has worn off. On the contrary, she hase to adore the man she will marry tomorrow. Estre Berrocal rested her little head on his shoulder, she was wearing t shoes, the man was really tall, not just leaning, everything was held by him like a little squirrel, her feet were off the ground, Estre Berrocal was half a head above the man, she was a little shy and blushed and said Go to the car. There is very little room in the car to move around. Estre Berrocal gagged and coughed violently, her watery eyes widening as she looked at him. Doing, doing what?. A smirk crossed Adn Roucos eyes: Of course its the one youre thinking of. After several seconds, Estre Berrocal suddenly said solemnly: Its too short, its definitely toote. Adam Rouco couldnt stop the smile from deepening under his eyes, You mean if its long enough we can Her small hand rushed to cover the mans thin lips as she was about to utter those two embarrassing words. Adam Rouco, seeing her blushing, stopped teasing her and lowered his body, hisrge hands still around her slender waist, and spoke in a low voice: Im in no hurry, you owe me tonight, youll pay me back tomorrow on your wedding night. His eyes were hot, burning, and they burned her like the fire in them. She didnt even dare to look into his hot, deep eyes, her two watery eyes danced back and forth, and finally, grabbed by the waist by Adam Rouco, she was pulled between body and chest, where the man encircled the petite woman with his tall, erect form, lowered his head and kissed her for a long, long time.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. In this small, dark space, he was the only thing in front of her eyes and the only thing she could feel. Just as the two were talking to each other, there was a sudden braking sound. Hey! Whose car is that parked over there! Get out of the way! You cant park here! Estre Berrocal was startled and unconsciously shrank into Adn Roucos arms. Adn Rouco was calm and serene, holding Estre Berrocal in his arms, protecting her with his own body, turning his head toward the district security guard and speaking, Im moving away immediately. Hurry up. It was dark, so the guard went no further, and after a few instructions to Adn Rouco, he turned and walked away. It was then that Estre Berrocal poked her little head out of her arms looking scared that she was in the middle of something bad. Has the security guy left?. Hes gone. Estre Berrocal breathed a sigh of relief, scared to death, thinking that someone hade down to get her. He lightly pushed Adn Rouco and said, Its gettingte, why dont youe back, we all have to get up early?. Tomorrow morning she would get up at six, the stylist and makeup artist would have to do the brides makeup for an hour, then Adam Rouco would have to pick her up at nine and the bridesmaids wouldnt let Adam Roucoe in and take her away so easily, so it would be another half hour or so. Thinking of this, Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck and said, What if they give you a hard time tomorrow? The bridesmaids were Ciri Garzon and Dulcina Calvo, Dulcina Calvo was easy to deal with, I had Esteban Zaragosa on my side and he didnt dare stop me, but Ciri Garzon was bold and not so easy to deal with. Andreo Fanta owes Ciri Garzon a lot, so when Ciri Garzon wants to make a scene, Andreo Fanta doesnt mind, and when Ciri Garzon gets into a fight, Andreo Fanta can even throw a brick in the back. Estre Berrocals watery eyes rolled up and she said, How about tomorrow I have them ask you a question and tell them to let you in if you answer it. Adn Rouco looked amused at his young wife, So distressed?. So Im not afraid theyll give you a hard time and dy it? Ill ask you a wit question tomorrow. Whats the problem? Who gives answers but doesnt talk? A calctor. Adn Rouco: Is this holding back your 180 IQ and devastating you? On the contrary, the little woman in his arms wrinkled her little nose and instructed him over and over again, Did you remember that? Adam Rouco held her little head in his big hand and kissed her forehead downward, Remember, Mrs. Star. Estre Berrocal arched her eyebrows and smiled, her small hand touching the belt around her waist, and they were sticking together when, not far away, a soft cough was heard. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal peek out as Andreo Fanta approaches with two hands full of barbecue and crayfish. Andreo Fanta warned: Its gettingte, they will be suspicious if wee back toote. Adn Rouco snatched Estre Berrocals small hand and shook it, reached up to rub her hair and said, Go upstairs with your brother, Ill pick you up in the morning. Estre Berrocal nodded willingly, a little reluctantly: All right then, drive carefully and dont bete tomorrow. Good. Andreo Fanta, who was carrying crayfish and a barbecue, said, Ill go to the aisle first. Once Andreo Fanta had entered the building, Estre Berrocal took advantage after Andreo Fanta turned around, her little hands grabbed Adn Roucos shirt, stood on tiptoe, reached up to his little face and quickly kissed Adn Rouco: Good evening, Mr. Adn. With that, she made a rabbit-like escape, and Adam Rouco tugged her gently, leaned over to give her a hug, and whispered in her ear as well, Good night, Mrs. Estre. They exchanged good nights before Adn Rouco let her go. Estre Berrocal entered the building in a good mood, her little face soaked with sweetness and happiness. Once inside the elevator, Andreo Fanta couldnt resist asking, Are you that happy to be getting married? Estre Berrocal couldnt help but smile and look at him, pursing her lips and saying, Youll understand how I feel when the brother and Ciri get married. Andreo Fanta choked, clenching his fist to cover his thin lips, Ahem. The elevator reached the fifth floor and Estre Berrocal stepped out with some encouragement for Andreo Fanta: Go for it brother, tomorrow Ill throw Ciri the bridal bouquet. Andreo Fanta coughed again with some embarrassment, being the older brother, it seemed a bit improper for his sister to marry before him, not to mention that he had two children and his wife was not yet married. Andreo Fanta pursed his thin lips and admonished, Then you have to pitch it right. Brother, dont worry, I will definitely throw the bouquet to Ciri. Andreo Fanta: Chapter 519: Wedding in progress 1 Back upstairs, a group of people ate their evening snacks, yed for a while, and those who were supposed to go home left and those who were supposed to rest did so. Estre Berrocal ate a little and, after a bath,y in bed for a while and was surprised that she could not sleep. After being with Adn Rouco, she rarely slept alone and tonight, without Adn Rouco sleeping next to her and not in this house, Estre Berrocal surprisingly lost some sleep. The phone rings and a WhatsApp message arrives, from Adn Rouco. Mrs. Estre, are you asleep? Upon seeing the message, Estre Berrocal couldnt help but smile, grabbing her phone, turning around and chatting with Adn Rouco via WhatsApp: No, I couldnt sleep. On the one hand, without Adn Rouco at his side, and on the other, in a somewhat emotional state of mind, he found it difficult to sleep for a while. Although this time, the wedding is a make-up, the two have already received a marriage certificate, although she has always felt that the wedding is just a formality, but the real turn to celebrate their own wedding, but still can not contain the excitement of excitement. She was very excited because she was going to marry him, and the other man was a certain Adn Rouco. When they were together in the past, when they were just an arranged couple, at that time, she just wanted to regain the Mu family vi, but now this wedding, it gives a meaning that is not as simple as entering the marriage hall. I loved this man, Adn Rouco, so much that I dreamed of this wedding. Adn Rouco, for his part, said no more than: Behave yourself and go to sleep, I wille to take you home in the morning. The smile on Estre Berrocals lips was sweet and deep: Bien. She clung to her phone and fell asleep after a night of beautiful dreams. In her dream, she is lying with Adn Rouco in a field of roses, they are walking along a long country road, listening to the birds, smelling the flowers, the sun is setting, on the bridge of lovers, they embrace, they kiss, they walk hand in hand through a field of flowers, it seems like a century. They kiss and walk hand in hand through a field of flowers, it seems like a century, but they never tire. The next morning Estre Berrocal was awakened by Mrs. Vasconcellos. It was light outside when the stylists and makeup artists arrived in a hurry. Estre Berrocal slept a little groggy, washed up and started to put on her wedding dress with the help of Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo. The make-up artist did her bridal make-up, the stylist did her hair and Estre Berrocal was manhandled like a puppet for a while as her stomach began to growl.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Mom, Im hungry. It is an old custom that the bride is not allowed to eat on the morning of the wedding, but Lupita Vasconcellos was not one to go back to the old ways and did not want Estre Berrocal to go hungry, so she prepared a snack for her. Estre Berrocal took a few bites and said she wanted some porridge. Lupita Vasconcellos tly refused: Its easy to go to the bathroom with porridge, how are you going to go to the bathroom in your wedding dress?. Estre Berrocal thought about it and felt bad about it, so she had to snack on some dry snacks. She was a little thirsty, but only dared to take two sips of water, for fear that too much of it would always drive her to the bathroom, where this dragging wedding dress would get dirty if she went in. Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo were dazzled by the choice of bridesmaids dresses in front of two or three rows of haute couture gowns. Dulcina Calvo chose a in dress with a knee-length bodice and showed it to Estre Berrocal and Ciri Garzn: What do you think of this one? Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Dulcina, you could have chosen something nicer. We are bridesmaids, not brides, and it is not appropriate for bridesmaids to wear dresses that are too pretty. Today we are the green leaves and we need to highlight the flower that is you. Ciri Garzn agrees: Dulcina is right, lets go with this one, I think its quite generous and appropriate. Ciri Garzn, who has studied acting and has a great talent for beauty, helped Dulcina Calvo and herself to apply a sophisticated make-up. Estre Berrocals bridal makeup took almost two hours toplete and Estre Berrocals back ached as she grabbed her phone and texted Adn Rouco. Hows it going on your end? Soon, Adn Rouco sent a message: Come in an hour. Estre Berrocal looks in the mirror with illusion and happiness written on her face. As of today, everyone will know that Estre Berrocal is Adn Roucos first wife. Chapter 520: Wedding in progress 2 At 9:30 a. m., the groom rang the doorbell. Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo look at each other and give a dirty smile. It must be the grooming, lets block the door. Estre Berrocal, fearing they were making too much noise, warned, Let them in if you are serious. Ciri Garznughed sideways: Estre, you havent even left the house yet and youre already elbowing your way in. If you let the boyfriende in too easily and marry you, he wont know how to take care of you properly. Lupita Vasconcellos agrees that a fuss is still a fuss, Ciri is right. Ciri Garzn went to the foyer with Dulcina Calvo, stood behind the door with her arms intertwined and said, Its the big day, the tenth wedding, does the groom have to give us a red package? Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo have done their homework to be bridesmaids and have learned a lot of tricks to torment the groomsmen. Adn Rouco said from outside: Open the door, you are going to get your red packets. Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo opened the door, but the two stopped it. The groomsmen, who were almost always distant gentlemen from the groom to the best man, naturally did not force entry, not to mention the bridesmaids stopped the door game, which was naturally yed with them ording to etiquette and rules. Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo raised their hands: President Rouco, bring the red envelope. Santino Yepes took out twenty red envelopes and handed out ten to each one, smiling, Miss Pe, Miss Dulcina, thats a lot of red envelopes, ten to each one, ten to everyone, thats enough red envelopes, right? Ciri Garzn grunted slightly and weighed the thickness and weight of the ten red envelopes. President Rouco is so rich that this thickness is nothing, but Im on good terms with Dulcina, so I wont embarrass you. Matthew Galvez smiled as he pulled them aside and tried to be inconspicuous, Those two beauties are beautiful and kind, so we can go in and get the bride!. Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo stopped her with open arms at the same time. Hey, hey, hey, hey! Its not enough, you guys dont want to get muddy! Matthew Galvez and Esteban Zaragosa, the godfather, had to help Adn Rouco. Dr. Esteban, you have to seduce your Dulcina Calvo to let us in! Esteban Zaragosa was about to say something when Dulcina Calvo said with a firm little face: Dont you dare! Im not his girlfriend today! Im Estres maid of honor! No way youreing in through the back door!. Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo high-fived and Ciri Garzn joked: Dulcina, good job! That must. Adn Rouco, with the red rose in his arms, asked: And what does it take for them to let us in? Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo looked at each other with starry eyes, ready to get closer. The bride has devised a puzzle to interrogate them all. Matthew Galvez let out a scornfulugh, Its not that simple, we are three very intelligent and educated people here, we are not afraid of your childishness. Come on. Dulcina Calvo asks, Who gives answers but does not speak? Matthew Galvez froze: What, youve got a problem with the title, dont you, dummy? Ciri Garzn had a stopwatch in her hand and unhurriedly reminded them: One minute to countdown, if there is no response in one minute, the barrier will not be broken. Matthew Galvez pulled out his phone and tried to search the Inte, but Ciri Garzon caught him: Googling answers is cheating! It doesnt count. Hey!!! I mean, are you guys being reasonable? Cant you even look up answers on the inte? Adam Rouco hooked his thin lips and calmlymunicated the correct answer, A calctor. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened in disbelief, President Rouco, you are turning your head too fast! Ciri Garzn simply does not believe that a man as decent as Adn Rouco seems to be can y such childish games of wit on a regr basis. Ciri Garzn shouted in the bedroom: Estre! Have you told your husband in advance? Thats cheating! No, no, no! This time it doesnt count. Matthew Galvez said at the top of his lungs, Hey! Youre being unreasonable, woman! When are you going to let us in when you say were cheating because we gave the right answer? Esteban Zaragosa suggested, Why dont youe up with another theme, one that you cane up with that the bride cant know about beforehand to tell the groom? Ciri Garzn raised an eyebrow, Well, listen then. I wont make it hard for you this time, Ill test you on a logical thinking question, something youre good at. There are three mysterious rooms, the first in which a fire may break out and end your life, the second in which a shapeless killer is hiding, and the third in which you are hungry lions for a year, so which room should you choose to save your life? Estre Berrocal, sitting on the bed in her bedroom, had barely reacted when she heard Adn Rouco outside reply: The lion. Because the lion has been starving for a year and is half dead, so why are you afraid? Matthew Galvez immediately said, Now were not cheating! They should let us in now. Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo were no longer difficult: Okay,e in. The groom and groomsmen exhaled softly and walked briskly into the bedroom. Upon entering the bedroom, Adn Rouco saw the little woman sitting on the big red party bed in a white wedding dress.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco is slightly stunned C The woman in front of him has white skin and red lips, her features are delicate and clean, and her eyebrows and eyes have a soft, light smile. He had known many lovely women, but the woman before him was the most beautiful he had ever met in his life, and she was also his only wife. Mateo Glvez pushed Adn Rouco from behind: What are you doing? Hurry up and take the bride home. Adn Rouco, holding a red rose in his hand, approached Estre Berrocal and knelt down, looking at each other with deep love. Mrs. Estre, Iming to get you, will youe home with me? Under the ambiguous gaze of a room full of people, Estre Berrocal blushed and smiled with her small hands covering her mouth. She was very tempted to say yes, but Estre Berrocal lifted her feet and looked at him in anguish: But I cant walk with my feet handcuffed. Adn Rouco: It was her first marriage and she didnt expect to have so many jokes to make. Matthew Galvez was also speechless: You dont have the kindness to cuff the brides feet! You wouldnt want the groom to take the bride home, would you?. Lupita Vasconcellosughs: More twists to make the groom appreciate his bride more!. Esteban Zaragosa asked Dulcina Calvo, who was standing next to him, Where are the keys?. Dulcina Calvo said at once, Surely the key cant be given to you so easily. Thats right, the groom now goes down the block with his horn in his hand and in half an hour, collect ten signatures of people who wish you marriage and you will get the key to unlock the handcuffs on the brides feet. Estre Berrocal, hearing this, thought it was a bit difficult. Adn Rouco was always arrogant and noble, so he would be embarrassed toe down with a loudspeaker and shout. Estre Berrocal reached out her hand and tugged on Ciri Garzns sleeve: Ciri, forget it, give him the keys. Ciri Garzn looked at Estre Berrocal nkly, You cant be so protective of him when youre not even married yet!. Estre Berrocal looked fondly at Adn Rouco, who was left alone. Dulcina Calvo held up a horn and handed it to Adn Rouco: President Rouco, here! Chapter 521: Wedding in progress 3 Adn Rouco picks up the horn. Estre Berrocal asked him with some hesitation: Adn, are you really leaving? Adn Rouco knelt down in front of her, shook her small hand and looked at her firmly: As hard as it is, I will take you home. Wait for me ande back as soon as you can. Estre Berrocals eyes were flooded with tears of emotion. Dulcina Calvo hastened to say, Star Entertainment, shes going to ruin your make-up!. Estre Berrocal hurried to hold back the tears that moved her eyes: Go ahead, then. Adn Roucoes out of the bedroom with his horn and heads for the door. Matthew Glvez gritted his teeth and reached out his hand to point to Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo: Guys, count on you!. After a few moments, the sound of a horn was heard on the floor below. Estre Berrocal got out of bed, ran over to the window and looked down C Adam Rouco was at the back of the block, with a speaker in his hand, saying, Everyone, today is my wedding day, so please help me write a message of blessing on this paper and sign it, I thank you. With these words, Adn Rouco made a ny-degree bow, the first time in his life that Adn Rouco bowed to anyone, as he had always been asked to do so before. This is probably the first and only time I bow to someone for the fact that I am getting married. In the morning, there were many elderly peopleing and going from the back of the neighborhood, and upon seeing Adn Rouco in his boyish clothes and good looks, many of them approached him to write him a message of blessing. Young man, may your new marriage be harmonious and beautiful! Young man, may you and your bride be blessed for a hundred years! Adn Rouco nodded his thanks one by one. Upstairs, Estre Berrocal, who was leaning out of the window and watching the floor below, was deeply moved by her gaze. Ciri Garzn approached him and gave him a smiling look, So easily distressed?. Estre Berrocal said: Adn has never bowed to anyone, this would be the first time. Ciri Garzn put her arm around his shoulders, looked down at the man who was asking for autographs and said: For Adn Rouco you mean the world, and for you, what sense does it make to suffer this. Estre Berrocal looked pleadingly at Ciri Garzn: So when hees up, please dont give him a hard time. Okay, okay, look your heart hurts, then when I go upstairs, I wont give your family Adam a hard time, okay? Estre Berrocal curved her lips, Good. In less than half an hour, Adn Rouco had gathered the blessings of ten people to go up. Ciri Garzon took the keys in her hand and said, It would be too cheap for the groom to let you take the bride so easily; how about this, the bride lies on the bed, the groom does twenty push-ups and kisses the bride twenty times, and we let her go. A twinkle crossed Adn Roucos eyes, Is it true this time? Ciri Garzn was also quick to say, A deal is a deal!. And so, to the sound of the crowd rising, Estre Berrocal, her face flushed,y on the bed with her hands over her face while Adn Rouco leaned over, his eyes riveted on her, one hand resting on the bed, his body resting on hers, one hand pushing her hands away so that her face would not be covered. Estre Berrocal is shy and wants tough, this pose, so humiliating! Mrs. Estre, cooperate and we will soon be in church. Estre Berrocals scalp was tingling. With each flex, Adn Roucos body leans down and bends his head to kiss Estre Berrocals red lips. A group of people counted by, One, two, three, four, five sixteen, seventeen Come on boyfriend! Hold on a little longer and you get to twenty! Neen! Twenty! In thest kiss, Adn Roucos fine lips wrapped around Estre Berrocals for a long time, kissing Estre Berrocal so hard that she blushed up to her ears and neck. Adn Rouco took out the key and unlocked Estre Berrocals ankle cuffs, then lifted Estre Berrocal onto the bed in his arms. Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo each ced a cone of colorful flowers, strips of ribbon rained down on the bride and groom and, in the midst of the celebrations, Adn Rouco carried Estre Berrocal on the elongated LINCOLN float. A huge caravan of people arrived at the church. Inside the LINCOLN bridal car, Estre Berrocal took out a small mirror to touch up her lipstick and smiled: You ate a lot of my lipstick. Adn Rouco took her in his arms, looked at her in the mirror and said: Se?ora Estre, today you look beautiful. Estre Berrocal gave him a pouty look, You mean Im not usually pretty?. Normally its nice, but today, even nicer. Estre Berrocal happily threw her arms around Adn Roucos neck: Se?or Adn, you are also looking especially handsome today. Adn Rouco looked at her red lips, her deep, burning eyes, and if he wasnt going to the church now for the wedding, he would have liked to take his bride home and go straight into the bridal chamber. The famous and grandiose retinue arrived at the entrance of a western-style church. Therge green space in front of the church has long since been cleared, and Adn Rouco has taken the church for the day, and today the couple is the only one in the church. Estre Berrocal walks hand in hand with Adn Rouco down the red carpet covered with champagne roses towards the church. Paulita and Angelo Herran, two short and cute, carrying small baskets of flowers, followed Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal as small florists. Angelo Herrn whispered to Paulita in the background: Pa Rouco,ter, when we are older, shall we get married like this? Paulita made a face at Angelo Herrn and said with her tongue hanging out, Im not going to marry you!. Im sure youll marry meter! I wouldnt! I like my father like that! Not like a nasty guy like you!Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Angelo Herran exins, I wont hate it when I grow up, I will be as mature as your father. I dont believe it! Hmph! Amidst themotion of the two little ones, the bride and groom had turned to the priest. The priest solemnly pronounced the marriage vows C Ask Mr. Adam, will you take Miss Star to wife? Love her and be faithful to her, though she be poor, sick, or an invalid, even unto death, wilt thou? Adn Rouco pronounced three firm words: Yes, I do. May I ask Miss Estre if she will marry Lord Adam? To love him and be faithful to him, though he be poor, sick or invalid, even unto death, is she willing? Estre Berrocal turned her eyes to the man next to her and smiled, I do. The priest closed the vow book and faithfully blessed the couple: Congrattions to Mr. Adam and Miss Estre on their marriage and may they be blessed for one hundred years. Please exchange your rings next. Amid a round of apuse, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal put on each others wedding rings. After the wedding ceremony, a group of people came out of the church and stood in the green garden in front of the church. Estre Berrocal put the bouquet in her hand and threw it backwards. Among the wedding guests were many women who rushed for the bouquet, breaking it into two bunches in mid-air! Amidst the crowd and countless pairs of pushing arms, those two bouquets magicallynded in the hands of Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo! Chapter 522: Wedding Night 1 On the way to the hotel for the wedding banquet, Ciri Garzn wanted to carpool with Dulcina Calvo, who was dragged to another car by Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo looked at the bridal bouquet in her hands and blushed slightly. Esteban Zaragosa suddenly approached him and whispered in his ear, asking, Whats on your mind? Dulcina Calvo said, half jokingly, half seriously, Do you know what it means to receive the brides bouquet?. Esteban Zaragosa frowned a little, not really understanding, since he rarely attended weddings and on the other hand did not really believe in these little superstitions, but if it was Dulcina Calvo who shared them with him, he was delighted to hear, What does it mean? The girls dark, watery eyes, without blinking, stared at him and said earnestly, The person who receives the brides bouquet means that she will soon be married. Esteban Zaragosa was stunned for a moment, then a yful look crossed his eyes, Are you reminding me, my dear, that its about time we got married? what, who wants to marry you!This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Dulcina Calvo, her face small and red, pushed the bouquet straight into his hand, embarrassed, and then tilted her face away, but the car window gradually reflected the girls sweet smiling face. In the other ck Bentley, Andreo Fanta and Ciri Garzn sit in the back of the car without saying a word. After a long moment, Andreo Fanta looked at the bridal bouquet in Ciri Garzns hand and said, apparently offhandedly, I heard that the person who gets the bridal bouquet is the one who gets married afterwards. Ciri Garzn answered in a clear voice: Dont worry, even if I get married soon, it wont be with you, Andreo Fanta. Ciri Garzn. Even the good tempered Andreo Fanta was angered by this extravagantment. Ciri Garzn turned her head to look at his handsome face, smiled and said, Are you mad at me for that? You asked Estre to throw the bouquet at me, didnt you? Dont make such childish jokes again. As soon as the words left her mouth, Andreo Fanta suddenly grabbed her wrists and pulled her body violently into his arms, lowering his head and kissing her domineeringly. Ciri Garznnded on his shoulder with a clenched fist: Well, let him go!. Andreo Fanta counterattacked by biting her lips hard, the sweet fishy taste of blood, spread in her mouth immediately, and Ciri Garzn ate the pain, wetting the corners of her eyes in pain. The mansrge hand, however, was firmly sped on the back of her neck, his forehead resting on hers, and he spoke in a single word: Ciri Garzn, either you stay married for the rest of your life, or you get married, and the groom can only be me. With what arguments! Ciri Garzn red at him. Because, you are my life. No one who gives his life will give it to another. Ciri Garzn gritted her teeth and said, But what I want is your life!. He owes his life to Tavio Garzn! Andreo Fanta took a deep breath, brushed the tip of his nose against hers, closed his eyes slightly and murmured dully, One day Ill give you back Tavios life, but until then, cant we live in peace? -Even as a handout from her. Ciri Garzn also closed her eyes, not wanting to look him in the face again and not daring to do so. Andreo Fanta was proud, a pride that was deeply rooted in his blood before Tavio Garzons death, a pride that was an irresistible pressure for Ciri Garzon. After Tavio Garzons death, Andreo Fantas pride ceased to have any value in front of Ciri Garzon, and even his pride was ridiculous to Ciri Garzon. Seven years ago, Andreo Fanta was proud and noble in front of Ciri Garzn, and Ciri Garzn did what she was told, and when Andreo Fanta said yes, Ciri Garzn did not dare to say no. Seven yearster, Ciri Garzn stands proud as an unconquerable peacock in front of Andreo Fanta, and Andreo Fanta takes care of himself. Andreo Fanta takes care of himself, goes east when Ciri Garzn says so, and as long as she stays by his side, Andreo Fanta agrees to any treaty, no matter how insulting. In his life, Andreo Fanta has only been able to forgive Ciri Garzn unconditionally, to give unconditionally, to lower his limits unconditionally and to stay by her side as long as she is there. In the wedding car at the front, Estre Berrocal sits with her two children, and Adn Rouco sits next to her. However, Estre Berrocal and Adn Rouco did notmunicate much in the car because the two little florists were there. Paulita, in her little whitece dress, like a little princess in a castle, blinked her big watery eyes at Estre Berrocal and gave her apliment: Estar, how beautiful you are today! The most beautiful person in the room. Estre Berrocal reached out and stroked her little head, smiling, Is she even prettier than Paulita?. Paulita innocently shook her head: Thats no good, Im the prettiest! Besides me, Estre is the prettiest. Angelo Herrn, sitting to one side in a little ck suit with a red bow tie around his neck, looked at Paulita and said, Pa Rouco you are very cheeky! The two little ones were teasing each other on one side and the gazes of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal inadvertently met. There is a slight smile in their eyes as they look at each other. Out of sight of the children, their two hands, bearing their wedding rings, sped together in silence. Shortly after, we arrived at the Banyan Tree Hotel. Today, the Banyan Tree Hotel has no guests and the entire hotel is the site of the wedding of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal. Guests were seated at table after table. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, passing table by table to toast. But Estre Berrocal, in her difficult wedding dress and high heels, nearly tripped after a few steps, when Adn Rouco, quick to catch her, slipped his arm directly around her waist in case she fell again and whispered in her ear, Can you hold on? Estre Berrocal nodded and curved her lips, Okay. Todays wedding, with so many guests, was always going to be an exhausting day. Adn Rouco, a little embarrassed, said: Then lets rest well. Estre Berrocals white face blushed and she looked away, tugged his sleeve and said, Lets toast, there are many tables left. Get a good nights rest Tonight is her real wedding night, will Adn Rouco really leave her alone? Didnt you sayst night that you were going to clean it on your wedding night? Estre Berrocal warmed up a little and snuggled a little more in his arms. Adn Rouco seemed to feel it, and the arm around his waist tightened a little more. After the toast at each table, Estre Berrocal was a little drunk, and although the bottle that Adn Rouco had given her had been secretly mixed with 70 or 80 percent water, she was still a little light on baggage. At the wedding today, I wore high heels on my feet, although they were high fashion and morefortable than the usual heels bought at the mall, but the thin heels were not asfortable as ts after all, not to mention that they were new again, and the heels looked worn and hot and sore. She had just sat back down at the head table when Adn Rouco approached her and whispered in her ear, after which he pulled her away for a moment. After leaving the banquet, Adn Rouco bends down and picks her up directly from the table. Estre Berrocal, seemingly off guard, groaned, Why . go where?. Go to the living room and get your foot treated first. But were the bride and groom, its not a good idea to leave, what if they look for us?. Adn Rouco has never been one to worry about others: We will be back soon, no one will be looking for us. Chapter 523: Wedding Night 2 Once in the living room, Adn Rouco ced Estre Berrocal on the edge of the bed and sat down on one knee, lifted her feet and removed the high heels from her feet. When she took them off, the leather shoes rubbed her feet and Estre Berrocal slightly ate the pain. Adn Rouco frowned and said, If I had known you were only going to wear ts, no one would have been able to see the wedding dress with such a long hemline anyway. Estre Berrocal muttered, How would that work? Without heels, Id look too short next to you and people would say it doesnt match. Adn Rouco stood up and said, as he took out his first aid kit, I think a match will do. Estre Berrocal rested her hands on the bed, looked up at him and asked, By the way, after the wedding dinner at noon, are we going home or staying at the hotel? We are staying at the hotel with our guests, in the afternoon Ciri Garzon and Dulcina Calvo will apany you to the Presidential Suite, there will be guestsing to see you for the wedding sweets, but dont worry about this, Ciri Garzon and Dulcina Calvo and udio Belles will take care of it for you. And you? Adn Rouco held her snow-white foot as he tended to her scarred foot and said, Im going to stay with the guests and if I have time to spare this afternoon, Ille find you. So many guests, so many I cant recognize, some I dont even know what to call them, does it matter? Its okay, just smile and nod, the bride could have kept her mouth shut. When he finished, Adn Rouco looked up and gave him a sly smile. Estre Berrocal was amused: So the guests have asked me a real question, do I have to y dumb?. That said, Estre Berrocals stomach growled and she clutched it in embarrassment. Adn Rouco frowned, Why havent you eaten?. How am I going to eat, I am not only hungry, but also thirsty, but I dare not eat or drink, and I cant go to the bathroom in my wedding dress. You havent had anything to eat or drink since morning? Half a sandwich in the morning and then nothing else. Adn Rouco called Santino Yepes directly: Bring a meal and water for coffee to the lounge on the first floor. Estre Berrocal loves those little treats and candies, and Adn Rouco expressly ordered her: Bring more of those little treats. After hanging up the phone, Adn Rouco looked at her worn and bloodied heels, a little chagrined. Later, after lunch, when you go to your room, you change your shoes, then you will sit on the bed with your wedding dress covered up and no one will see you with slippers under your wedding dress. Estre Berrocal was amused by the image of a wedding dress with disposable slippers, which is also a very strange image. By the time Santino Yepes brought the food, Adn Rouco had helped Estre Berrocal with her foot injury. Boss, maam, if you need anything else just give me a call. Adn Rouco nodded: Go ahead, get out. Good. When Santino Yepes had left, Estre Berrocal put her legs straight up on the bed, barefoot and crossed, and stared at the food in front of her, her appetite on the edge of her mouth.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. I was very hungry. Estre Berrocal ate several pieces of dessert and was so satisfied that she stopped eating when she felt less hungry. Adn Rouco looked at her greedily and handed her the food again, Eat more if you want, and if you really want to go to the bathroom, change your wedding dress, youre going out in evening dress for the toast anyway. Then Ill take a little more. Just a little bit. Estre Berrocals fingers crawled, picked up a knife and fork and ate many more tes of pasta and fruit to fill their empty stomachs before the couple left the lounge and rejoined the main venue. The wedding banquetsted until after two oclock in the afternoon, when Estre Berrocal was able to escape and Adn Rouco handed her the room card, and the bridesmaids and two little flower girls apanied Estre Berrocal upstairs. When they arrived at the Presidential Suite, Estre Berrocal was sitting on the king-size bed. udio Belles saw her straining her back and looking a little tired and asked her, Star, do you want to change out of your wedding dress now, will you feel better in your gown? Paulita asked thoughtfully with a little pout: Are you tired, Estre? Let me give you a back rub. Thats what I do with Grandpa when hes tired. The little girl climbed onto the bed and knelt behind her, her two small fists pounding her shoulders and back. Her heart softened into a puddle and she pulled Paulita from behind and hugged her in her arms saying, Im not tired, Paulita must be tired today too, getting up so early and running around. Spike, bring some wedding treats for the two children, they must be exhausted today. udio Belles smiled and said, Good. udio Belles brought two boxes of choctes and Paulita and Angelo Herran sat next to the bride, their little hands opening the boxes and looking at the delicately shaped pieces of chocte inside, their big eyes squinting and their teeth darkened from eating them, the two little ones frolicking around Estre Berrocal. Lets wait until 4:00 p. m., when Ill put on my dress, and then the stylist wille to do my hair, just in time for dinner. Its also good. udio Belles suddenly asked Ciri Garzn and Dulcina Calvo with a smile as the brides bouquet was being presented this morning, Ciri, Dulcina, you two are the ones who received the brides bouquet this morning, dont you have some eptance speech to make? Dulcina Calvo, not much given to jokes, blushed slightly and stammered to dodge the subject, What, what eptance speech udio Belles looked at her with a smile, When will you marry your Dr. Esteban, for example? Dulcina Calvo was sitting, her little face flushed, her little hands clutching and clutching the hem of her skirt, This so I know. You cant ask him to propose to a girl. As she spoke, Ciri Garzn made an excuse and said, Im a little congested on that one and I want to get some fresh air. Once Ciri Garzn was out, it was time to say to Estre Berrocal and udio Belles, You two, as married people, should stop furiously urging singles like us to marry Alejandro. Estre Berrocal said with some concern: Dulcina, go check on Ciri, Im afraid shes not happy. udio Belles: You go, Ill help with the wedding sweets and things on Estres side. Dulcina Calvo nodded and went out to look for Ciri Garzn, who was on the open terrace of this floor, lying on her back next to the railing, looking out over the neighborhood and sipping a soft drink. Dulcina Calvo said deliberately, Estre and Spike are really, when they get married themselves, they have to drag everyone around them to get married quickly too. Im not single enough. Ciri Garznughed: Im not angry or upset. Its an unusual topic. You dont have to worry about me. Dulcina Calvo leaned over the railing, tilted her head toward Ciri Garzn and said, I dont talk much and Im not very good atforting people, but I know that life is just to be happy for dozens of years, and if youre not happy around that person, then leave, and if you really love each other, then love. I understand all the axioms, but I still cant get through my own heart. Dulcina Calvo asked with some suspicion, But Ciri, President Andreo is so good, arent you afraid someone else might take him? Ciri Garznughed softly, If someone can take it away, it means that person never belonged to you. You cant get rid of someone who belongs to you. Chapter 524: Wedding Night 3 In the afternoon, Estre Berrocal sat in her room, greeting wave after wave of guests with a smile on her face. He had made it to the wedding reception in the evening and wanted to end the day quickly and go home with Adn Rouco to rest. The wedding reception, which was held on thewn of the Banyan Tree, was entirely western and had a very romantic feel to it. But there was a big problem outdoors, thewn was especially full of mosquitoes in summer and Estre Berrocal felt several bites on her arms. In the evening, the master of ceremonies and guests partied some more with the bride and groom and it wasnt until almost ten oclock that the wedding reception was really over. Back at La familia Rouco, Adn Rouco let the two children share the car with Montrelle Herran and udio Belles, while in the wedding car, besides the driver, only Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were in the back seat. The world has finally cleared. Tired from a long day. Estre Berrocal leaned on Adn Roucos arms, eyes closed, and asked, Are those guests going to La familia Rouco at night to continue the mess? It has copsed. Estre Berrocal let out a long sigh: Ill be very tired if I go back. He raised his hand and rubbed his face, saying, Ive been smiling all day and my face is stiff. Adn Rouco put his arm around her, kissed her forehead and said in a deep voice: Go home and rest. Estre Berrocal let out an ahhh and wrapped her arms around him tightly, her whole body falling more and more into his arms. When he arrived at the Rouco family mansion, the woman he was carrying was already asleep. Without waking her, Adn Rouco got out of the car and drove her straight to the vi. Estre Berrocal woke up in arge bed in her home. The sound of running water can be heard from the bathroom as Adn Rouco showers. Estre Berrocal looked at her bedroom, decorated like a double bedroom, previously all gray and ck with cold tones, and suddenly it became red and bright, which must have been the work of Mr. Rouco and Mrs. Vasconcellos. And on this big bed, the sheets and bed and pillow covers have been changed to a big festive red color, and the bed is covered with peanuts and cinnamon and red dates. In the window of his room was a wedding sign. All is calm and happy. Estre Berrocal loosened her sore shoulders, got out of bed and sat in front of the dressing table mirror ready to remove her make-up, the bridal make-up she had applied today was heavy and thicker than usual, and it was ufortable after a busy day. Just as he was about to unload, the bathroom door opened and Adn Rouco emerged with only a bath towel around his waist. But after seeing him so many times, Estre Berrocal has gotten used to it and no longer looks at his bare chest as before. Shyness is natural, but it can be ovee. The tall man, who was really tall, came up behind her, wrapped his long arms around her whole body from behind, looked at the little womans face in the dressing mirror and said, How are you going to spend your wedding night? Estre Berrocal didnt even think about it and blurted out: Sleep, of course. Are you sure? The mans yful eyes fixed firmly on her little face, and it was then that Estre Berrocal reacted to the hole he had dug and blushed up to her neck. About sleeping on your wedding night Is it up to her? That, Im going to take a shower first. Estre Berrocal pushed him away, got up and hurried to the bathroom, lifting the hem of her skirt. She had not run more than a few steps before Adn Rouco pulled her from behind, the mans chest against her bare back, his thin lips pressed against her ear in a muted seductive voice, Ms. Estre, dont make me wait too long, hurry up. Estre Berrocal, not knowing where she got the courage, turned and kissed him right away before running to the bathroom. Estre Berrocal, who had washed herself in the bathroom to smell good, got out of the bathtub and took another bottle of her favorite perfume, which she sprayed twice on her neck and wrists, this bottle, of the most natural gardenia scent, which Adn Rouco had said he loved. Tonight is the wedding night, so there has to be some kind of ceremony anyway. Estre Berrocal is not wearing a pajama top, but a bath towel wrapped around her chest, which is easy to remove and opens with a gentle tug. After all, shes wearing a pajama top, which Adn Rouco is also going to take off, so its best to save yourself the trouble. As soon as she came out of the bathroom, she saw the man already leaning on the bed waiting for her. Estre Berrocal blushed and approached, somewhat shyly, and before reaching the bed, she was gathered in the mans arms. It smells good. Adn Rouco gently sniffed the white nape of her neck, a little fascinated: Perfumed on purpose to tempt me? Estre Berrocal has asked for foul: . If you dont like it, Im going to wash. Adn Rouco pulled her back in a hurry, Like, like no. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but smile as she wrapped her arms around his neck, Adam Roucos eyes darkening as he watched her small face, her long fingers, gently withdrawing his towel. Without blushing, a certain man said earnestly, Mrs. Star, tonight is the wedding night, lets unlock some new positions. All night, shame. The next day, Estre Berrocal slept until eleven oclock in the afternoon, and if she had not been so hungry, she probably would have slept all afternoon. When she woke up, she rubbed her eyes and saw that two bath towels were still lying on the rug under the bed, and that the peanuts and cinnamon or whatever it was that she had put on the bedst night had long since rolled on the floor and been scattered everywhere, and that Adam Rouco had not let anyone in to clean it up yet, probably because he was afraid the maids would see her in bed. The slightest movement of her legs made Estre Berrocal so tired that she felt like cursing, a little fun on her wedding night would have sufficed, but this man, who tormented her until the wee hours of the morning, was as high as if he had been drugged. Estre Berrocal stood up holding her back as the bedroom door clicked open. She cowered under the covers in fear, but the person who approached was none other than Adn Rouco. Dont hide, its me. Estre Berrocal poked her head out at that moment, but her face, by degrees, flushed again. It was clear that I had seen him many mornings, but this morning was extraordinarily different. The first morning after her actual nuptials, the bride was shy and deservedly so. Adn Rouco sat on the edge of her bed, pulled back the covers and looked at her warmly, Mrs. Estre, good morning. And good morning, its noon. Why didnt you call me in the morning? When you wake up on the morning of your first day of marriage, dont you have to make coffee for your father-inw?This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. But she, the daughter-inw, slept until noon. Dad said you must have been tiredst night and asked me not to call you. Estre Berrocal: ?. Adn Rouco! He stood up, clenched his fists and punched her. Adn Rouco looked at her amused: You really believe it, its a joke. Dad approved you a long time ago, besides the wedding ended yesterday and its practically not your first day in the house, all those old-fashioned rules, theres no need for them. The man took her in his arms and hisrge hands went to her waist and rubbed her gently, Does your back hurt?. Estre Berrocal gave him a nk stare: And you know my back hurts. Last night you were like a bull, today I wont be able to get up and everyone willugh at me. Estre Berrocal clenched her small hands and squeezed his chest, but his chest was too hard to squeeze, so Estre Berrocal had to pinch him with her hands. Thats what shows were close and thats what makes them more afraid tough at you. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck, with her little face tilted to one side, and pouted: My legs are weak, take me to brush my teeth and wash my face. Are you sure youre going to let me hold you naked like that? Then I might, well, not be able to resist, Ms. Star. Estre Berrocal picked up a pillow and mmed it in his face: Adn Rouco, why are you so horny!. Chapter 525: Paulita has disappeared 1 On the afternoon of the second day of the wedding, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal took Paulita and Lucio to Ciudad del Rey. On the way, Paulita was chatty and happy, pping her little hands and saying, Great, Im going to see my uncle again! Uncle said that when Paulita goes to Ciudad del Rey, Uncle will take Paulita for the best ice cream!. Estre Berrocal pinched the little girls cheeks and said with a smile, So Paulita is going to be chubby again when she goes to Ciudad del Rey, and the grandparents must have lots of good food waiting for you. No way, people only eat a little of everything! Along the way, Adn Rouco listened to his wife and daughters chatter with a cheerful mood. When we arrived in Ciudad del Rey and left the airport, Andreo Fantas people came to pick us up. Cidro Borja opened the door and said with a smile, Se?orita, ta,e on up, the second teacher is a little busy with work at the moment and asked me to take you home first. Adn Rouco nodded slightly and got into the car with Estre Berrocal and Paulita in his arms. Paulita was a first time visitor to Ciudad del Rey, with big eyes full of curiosity and interest in the city. The little boy leaned out of the car window, looked out and asked, Star, is it more fun here than at our house? Cidro Borja smiles as he drives and asks the child, Paulita, what do you like to y with?. I love riding the Ferris wheel and the carousel! Dad said hed take me on the bumper cars, but I havent gone on until now! Adn Rouco, hearing his daughterining about herself, raised his hand and rubbed the head of the little bundle: Ill take youter, huh?. Cidro Borja is a tough and feisty person, but he also loves children, especially when Paulita is so cute. Auntie, if youre not free, I can take Paulita to the amusement park to y bumper carster. Paulita immediately narrowed her big eyes with joy at these words: Uncle Cidro, I love you very much! Uncle Cidro also likes Paulita. Estre Berrocal, looking at Paulita: Viin. There was much conversation andughter all the way to the vi. Andreo Fanta had not yet returned from the group and the family stayed with Lupita Vasconcellos and the maids. Lupita Vasconcellos exercises in the courtyard while waiting for Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal. As soon as Paulita got out of the car, two little short paws came running, Grandma!. Lupita Vasconcellos looked for the little childish voice and a cute, short figure darted toward her. When Paulita ran to Lupita Vasconcellos, she bent down and gave Paulita a hug. Lupita Vasconcellos looked at Paulita with a kind and loving face and asked, Oh my heart is here, does Paulita miss her grandmother? Paulita said thoughtfully, But Grandma, we just saw each other yesterday and you kissed me several times!. Yesterday was yesterday, today is today, and Grandma misses you especially every day. Paulita had her two little arms around Lupita Vasconcellos neck, Paulita misses her grandmother every day too. Adn Rouco approaches with Estre Berrocal and Cidro Borja brings them the suitcases. Lupita Vasconcellos looked at the couple and said, Adn, Estre, why dont you stay home for a few more days this time youe back, I feel lonely. Estre Berrocal nodded and smiled, Mom, Adam and I have gone back to visit our rtives this time just to spend some time with you again, and Adam has taken a little vacation. Lupita Vasconcellos said with some embarrassment, That wouldnt stop Adam from working, would it? Adn Rouco smiled slightly and said, No. Just so I can rest while Im at it. Thats good,e on, dont just stand here, lets all go in! Estre Berrocal told Ciri Garzn via WhatsApp shortly after arriving in Ciudad del Rey. Ciri Garzon also invited Estre Berrocal and Paulita to join her at the Ciudad del Rey Media University. It was almost lunchtime when Estre Berrocal said, Paulita and I will not eat at home, we will go y with Ciri and then eat in the Ciri University dining room. Adam Rouco frowned slightly as he wrapped hisrge arm around his wifes waist and said, Its only your second day in King City and youre going to abandon me to go y with your friends? Estre Berrocal looked at him amused, Its not that Im noting back, what do you mean by leaving, youll be in charge of helping me talk to mom at home, I know you and mom are especially good at talking.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Estre Berrocal reached out to straighten the cor of Adn Roucos shirt. Paulita also came down from upstairs, put on a little dress and came down slowly, holding on to the stair railing, saying, Estre, Im ready, lets go y with Madrina! Adn Rouco could not help saying with a deliberately handsome face: What a nerve, now you dont even have to inform me in advance, do you? Estre Berrocal took the mans arm, gently, Its not that I didnt tell you on purpose, we decided a moment ago and then we told you right away, Paulita and I wont be with Ciri long, well just have lunch and then get back to you before dinner, okay? Paulita also came running over, her little hands tugging at Adn Roucos thigh-high pants: Papa, I want to eat the tile soup from Madrinas school lunchroom! Estre says its delicious!. After getting the go-ahead from Adn Rouco, the chauffeur took Estre Berrocal and Paulita to the Media Universidad de Ciudad del Rey. The food in the cafeteria of King City Media University is very popr among students and is also very popr on the Inte, so many visitors to King Citye to the university, which has an enlightened atmosphere and campus, where visitors can be seen at all times. The dining room is full at lunchtime. Once Estre Berrocal and Ciri Garzn had taken Paulita to the dining room, Ciri Garzn went to get her food and Estre Berrocal stayed to watch Paulita, but Ciri Garzn could not carry so much food by herself, so Estre Berrocal took Paulita to the line to look for Ciri Garzn. Paulita, take my hand and stay close to mommy, dont get lost. Im holding it, Estre. But there are so many people here that Estre Berrocal asionally nces uneasily at the girl, who keeps a firm grip on her shirt. Estre Berrocal looked for Ciri Garzn with her eyes and, upon seeing him, took Paulita to help Ciri Garzn serve the food. Just as those meals and tiles were being served, Ciri Garzn and Estre Berrocal managed to slip through the crowd, and as soon as they turned around, Estre Berrocal realized that Paulita had disappeared! Paulita! Paulita! Paulita where are you? Estre Berrocal searched the crowd for half a day, but there was no sign of Paulita. Estre Berrocals heart was suddenly in her throat, the whole world seemed to spin around her and all she could hear was her own violent heartbeat. Ciri Garzn also became nervous, Estre dont worry, right now well go to the radio station to look for someone, were sure to find Paulita! As long as Paulita is still in school, Im sure some of her ssmates will send her to the radio if they see her!. Estre Berrocal was on the verge of tears of remorse, Paulita was next to me, I looked at her several times! Paulita,e out of there! Dont y hide and seek with me. Estre take it easy, lets go find Paulita together! Estre Berrocal said in a trembling voice: Ciri, Ciri, go to the radio station and let them broadcast it, Im going to look for it now at the school! Okay, lets split up! Chapter 526: Paulita has disappeared 2 Estre Berrocal had searched the school, drenched in sweat, with hot and cold sensations running down her back, and she was panting hard, her eyes lost in concentration as she looked around at the swirling crowd of people. Paulita Paulita you dont y hide and seek with Estre! Paulita where are you? Tears quickly stain the eyes. He pulled out his phone in a panic, his fingers trembling as he called Adn Rouco. The phone rang for a long time before it was answered. Estre Berrocal opened her mouth so incoherently that she couldnt even speak, with beads of sweat running down her forehead, and heard her voice tremble: Cold, Adam. Paulita Paulita has disappeared What should I do? Ive looked all over the school Ciri Garzon has also been on the radio but no one has brought our Paulita back Adam By the end of the sentence, Estre Berrocal had lost control of her voice and was choking back sobs. No woman can lose a child and still be sensible and calm enough to think of anything. Now Estre Berrocals mind felt as if a t, nk beam had exploded, with only the buzzing in her head, the voice reminding her again and again: go find Paulita. As he reached for his cell phone to call Adn Rouco, his eyes kept searching for Paulita in the crowd. At school, Estre Berrocal always checks on parents with children of Paulitas stature. But she exhausted all her strength and could not find Paulita. In the end, she sat on the bench, exhausted, wiping her face with both hands, unable to cry, only with a breath in her chest, which hurt as if it were about to break. Adn Rouco immediately contacted Andreo Fanta and used thetters influence in Ciudad del Rey to find Paulita and secretly report the incident, contacting the local police to watch for suspicious vehicles at all entrances and exits of the Ciudad del Rey highway. Half an hourter, Adn Rouco hurried to the Ciudad del Rey Media University. Upon seeing Estre Berrocal, he could not utter a word of reproach, but merely took her in his arms and gave her a tight hug, reassuringly telling her, Dont worry, well find Paulita. Estre Berrocal buried herself in his shoulder, crying disconstely, her thin shoulders shaking violently, Adam you scold me! Its because I didnt take good care of Paulita If I had been attentive to her Paulita would not have been lost I am sorry you scolded me you hit me I am so sorry Even if Paulita is smart, she is still very young, what would she do if she met a bad person? Estre Berrocals heart was filled with suffocating pain at the thought of Paulita being hurt by the bad guys, or even kidnapped forever. Im sorry Adam its all my fault Adn Rouco lowered his head and kissed her forehead, saying in a mute voice: Right now the most important thing for us is to find Paulita, nothing else matters. Estre Berrocal looked at him with reddened eyes, her small face pale and haggard, We are bound to find Paulita, arent we? So be it. Now, go back and remember carefully what happened and in detail, and tell me all about it. Estre Berrocal nodded vigorously, trying to remember as she said: At that moment, Ciri was at the window taking the food and I thought I couldnt carry so much food alone, so I took Paulita to the window, there were many people at the window and I remember I was still holding Paulita by the hand, but then as I had to help Ciri I remember I was holding Paulita by the hand, but then I had to help Ciri with the food, so I asked Paulita to hold on to my shirt so I wouldnt lose her.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco frowned, Do you remember the exact ce and the exact window you were at in the cantina? If I remember correctly, its in the first canteen, second floor, window number three. Shortly thereafter, Andreo Fanta arrived at the university. Andreo Fanta was an old friend of the university president, and since Andreo Fanta had previously donated a library to Media University, there was no problem transferring oversight. The cafeteria surveince, although clearer, was crowded at lunchtime, and Paulita, a small tit, was hard to spot. But Adn Rouco had a hunch that this man, who was only pretending to be a student, was not a student at the school. Andreo Fanta quickly sent someone to investigate and, indeed, nothing was found on this person in the school files. Estre Berrocal looked at the paused surveince video and said with some annoyance, We dont even know this man, and he has nothing to do with us, so why did he kidnap Paulita? Adn Rouco analyzed: There must be someone behind it. Andreo Fantas dark eyes twitched as he said, I suspect it could very well be Amara Monteno. Adam Roucos brow furrowed further, If it really is Amara Monteno, we should hear from her soon. No sooner had he uttered these words than Andreo Fantas cell phone rang. It is a string of numbers opened by a ck card of unknown attribution. Andreo Fanta and Adn Rouco look at each other and pick each other up. An unmanly voice came on the phone, altered through a voice changer. Andreo Fanta, I have your little niece, and if you and Adn Rouco want someone, now, you and Adn Roucoe to Acera de Ciudad Santa with ten million dors in one hour. Andreo Fanta scoffed, I thought it was my daughter you were kidnapping, who are you scaring with your voice changer?. Dont talk tough, if you and Adam Rouco dont get to the Holy City Steel Mill in an hour, Ill scare the kid to death. Andreo Fantas voice was as cold as ice when he said, If Paulita is missing a hair, you wont get out of Ciudad del Rey alive. Heh heh heh heh Then Ill wait, you better move fast, if I dont see you when the time is up, Im going to go on a killing spree hahahaha There, the kidnappers seem to have ripped the duct tape off Paulitas mouth and suddenly Paulitas loud screamse through the phone. Daddy Paulita is afraid Daddye help me! Andreo Fanta handed the phone directly to Adn Rouco, who had veins throbbing in his temples as he gritted his teeth and blurted out: If you touch Paulita, Ill make you feel what it means to be cut in half. Paulita wailed and cried while Estre Berrocalpletely copsed. After hanging up the call, Estre Berrocal said firmly, Adam, Iming with you, its my fault Paulita is missing. If you leave, we may have to take care not only of Paulita but also of you, Estre, do as I say and I will bring our Paulita back in one piece. Tears rolled down Estre Berrocals face. Andreo Fanta told Ciri Garzn: Ciri, you and Estre go home first, I will go with Adn to rescue the people. Ciri Garzn could not help but warn, Then you should always be careful and contact us if you need anything. Andreo Fanta nodded slightly. Chapter 527: Paulita has disappeared 3 The interior of the Holy City Steel Mill is poorly lit. Tied to a junk chair, Paulitas eyes are covered with a ck cloth and her small face is covered with tears. Woo Woo Woo Woo Daddy Star Come save Paulita Woo Woo Woo The little boy was still crying with fear and Amara Monteno, a little annoyed, scolded him: If you cry again, Ill cut your tongue out! Paulitas little body shuddered with fear and immediately closed her mouth tightly, unable to resist several stifled gasps, looking pitiful. Amara Monteno scoffed: You are Lupita Vasconcellos only granddaughter, Lupita Vasconcellos must love you very much, if she cut her granddaughters little white face a few times, Lupita Vasconcellos would hate I guess hahahahaha Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. With that, Amara Monteno raised the knife in her hand and pped it into the soft little face of Paulita, who, being a child after all, moaned in fear. Daddy there are bad people here. Daddye and save Paulita this woman is very bad Woo Woo . Dont worry, your father and uncle, theyll be here soon. The one-hour deadline was up and in thest five minutes Adn Rouco and Andreo Fanta arrived in a hurry, kicking open the door and striding in. Andreo Fantas dark eyes red at her: Amara Monteno, its you!. As soon as Adn Rouco entered the room, he saw Paulita, who was tied up and crying, her face red with fear and trembling, the daughter he had raised, the daughter he could never hit or touch, and who was now tied up and threatened by an enemy. As if ready to strike, he was ready to strike hard. Hatred between adults is counted with adults, what is your kidnapping of a child, free Paulita and the terms can be negotiated! As soon as Paulita heard Adn Roucos voice, the tears she had just held back copsed: Papa! Papa! Adn Roucos heart bled when he heard Paulitas voice, which was already hoarse from crying so much, and he could not help but gently reassure her: Paulita, dont be afraid, daddy is here to save you, dont be afraid, with daddy here nothing is going to happen to you. Mmmmmm! cried Paulita, nodding her little head. Amara Monteno put the knife directly into Paulitas tender little neck, Where is the money? Throw the money here. Andreo Fanta threw the safe he was carrying, directly, at Amara Montenos feet, You can count it, we brought the ten million you asked for, what more do you want before you let Paulita go? Without taking her eyes off them, Amara Monteno opened the safe with one foot. As soon as the automatic lock on the safe popped to make sure it contained real money, Amara Monteno used her foot again to close the safe immediately. He took the knife in his hand and brought one end close to Paulitas neck, Paulita felt the pain and her little eyebrow furrowed very deeply, Daddy . Paulita pain pain pain Adn Rouco looked at the blood running down Paulitas neck and his dark eyes snapped shut, Amara Monteno! What the hell do you want! You sent my son Estevan to jail and you are living happily as a family, while I, Incendio Fanta, not only got divorced, but now I dont even have a son. And Estre Berrocal! If I had strangled her at birth, she would still be Ms. With that, the force in Amara Montenos hand increased a little more, and the blood flowed faster and faster from Paulitas neck. Adn Roucos heart in his throat: Dont you want to take the money and leave Ciudad del Rey? Let Paulita go and I can be your hostage. Will you be my hostage? Youre harder to control than this little guy, and Im not going to fall for your tricks! Andreo Fanta made a tempting offer: If you release Paulita, I can get Estevan Fanta out of jail right now and send you mother and son abroad. Hearing this medical examination, Amara Montenos gray eyes lit up for a moment: Really?. Adam Roucos dark eyes looked coldly at the knife in his hand: Take the knife away from Paulitas neck for a moment! Paulita opened her mouth, her face was covered with tears and her little milk voice whispered hoarsely: My neck hurts. The anger in Adn Roucos chest burned with the force of a me: Amara Monteno, can you hear me? Amara Monteno moved the knife slightly away so that it was no longer pressed against Paulitas neck, but it was still extremely dangerous and could have severed the artery in Paulitas neck at any moment if she had moved. Adn Roucos heart was pounding and a cold sweat was running down his back, sweating all over his shirt. Amara Monteno ordered Andreo Fanta: Call me right now and tell the police. The office releases Estevan! Good. Andreo Fanta called the police directly. Amara Monteno asked him to turn on the loudspeaker and Andreo Fanta did so. When the call was answered, Andreo Fanta spoke calmly, Director Heriberto, this is Andreo Fanta, Estevan Fanta, who was sent to you for drug use, he seems to have served his sentence, can he be released today? Director Heriberto sent someone to check it out, and after a few minutes said, Since Mr. Andreo asked for it, of course it can be released today. Good. After hanging up the phone, Andreo Fanta said, Now, do you want to let Paulita go?. How am I supposed to believe you when you say words like that and I have no idea if youre lying to me or not? Adn Rouco offered, You can call Estevan Fanta now and ask him toe to the airport and we can provide him with a ticket to take you to the airport to meet Estevan Fanta. Are you really so kind? Now I do want to kill you with a thousand cuts, but you have my daughter, and whether you live or die is worth nothing to mepared with my daughter, and if letting you and your son leave Kings City gives me peace for my daughter, naturally I will do it dly. Amara Monteno seems to have believed most of what Adn Rouco said. Shortly thereafter, Amara Monteno put Paulita, with a knife to her neck, in a car with Adn Rouco and Andreo Fanta. Andreo Fanta drives, Adn Rouco rides in the passenger seat and Amara Monteno and Paulita ride in the back seat. Andreo Fanta drives whilemunicating with Adn Rouco out of the corner of his eye. Adn Rouco looks in the rearview mirror and watches Amara Montenos every move. It seemed to Amara Monteno that Andreo Fanta was driving slowly and she spoke a little grumpily: Drive! If you think of anything, dont me me for doing something bad to this child!. Sit well. Andreo Fanta stepped on the elerator and the ck Bentley took off down the road like a cheetah. It was a long way from Acera de Ciudad Santa to the airport, and just as Amara Monteno was getting a little tired after a long impasse, Adn Rouco turned with great speed and caught the knife in Amara Montenos hand! Amara Monteno tried with all her might to pull the knife out of Adn Roucos palm, but found that Adn Rouco was incredibly strong, and as if he was not afraid of pain, his palm seemed to grow with the knife, and he grabbed it directly by the de! Chapter 528: Paulita Rescued The knife is snatched and Adn Rouco picks up Paulita in his arms in the back seat! Andreo Fanta brakes abruptly and Amara Monteno, in the back seat, crashes her head against the seat in front of her! When Amara Monteno braked and tried to open the car door to escape, Andreo Fanta got out of the car even faster and subdued her to the ground. Adn Rouco removes the ck blindfold from Paulitas eyes and as soon as the little girl sees Adn Rouco, she bursts into tears and clings to Adn Roucos neck with her two little hands. Daddy Paulita is afraid! Adn Rouco knew that this time the little joy was in a state of shock. He and Roberto Rouco had always been very protective of Paulita since she was a little girl and had never been exposed to any kidnapping cases, so it was natural for Paulita to be scared. Adn Rouco hugged the little bundle tightly and gave him a kiss on the forehead, trying to reassure him: Dont be afraid, its okay, daddy is here. Daddy Paulita is very scared . Hugs from daddy. The fear and the shadow in the little boys heart were hard to calm for a while. Adam Rouco coaxed the child to sleep for a long, long time, tired but with a deep frown on his little face, full of fear. Adn Roucos heart aches to see it. When the police arrived and took Amara Monteno away, Andreo Fanta took Adn Rouco and Paulita directly to the hospital. Estre Berrocal and Ciri Garzn received the news and rushed to the hospital. Estre Berrocal, who had run all the way from the car she got out of, rushed into the living room with bated breath. But when Adn Rouco and Paulita were seen in the hospital room, things finally calmed down. Once the nerves that had been tense for so long rxed, it was as if a string snapped, and Estre Berrocal covered her lips and sobbed secretly. Fortunately, the two people he loves most are doing well. Adn Rouco was a little startled when he turned to see Estre Berrocal standing there with red eyes, stood up and walked over. He didnt say anything else, just walked over and hugged her. This is the moment when a hug is more powerful than any words. Estre Berrocal buried herself in his shoulder and moaned, anxiously approaching his body and asking, Where are you and Paulita wounded? Is it serious? What did the doctor say? Adn Rouco pushed her slightly away, raised his hand to wipe the tears from her face with his fingertips, looked at Paulita asleep in the hospital bed and opened his voice softly, Go outside and talk. Estre Berrocal sniffled, nodded hurriedly and Adn Rouco led her by the hand out of the room. Outside the room, Estre Berrocal noticed that Adn Roucos hand was injured, so badly that, even after a simple bandage, the white gauze was still slightly red and bloody. Adam, your hand Its been bandaged, its just a flesh wound, its not a problem. Estre Berrocal gently rubbed the gauze in his palm, tears falling on the gauze, her eyes downcast with remorse, Im sorry, if I hadnt been careless, Paulita wouldnt have been kidnapped and you wouldnt have been hurt. Adam, will you ever trust me again?. Adn Rouco looked at her with amusement: What dont I believe about you? You wont let me take Paulita alone again after this experience, Im really not a good mother. Just one ident like that and youve already ruled yourself outpletely? No one knew something like that could happen, or within the school, even if I was the one with Paulita at the time, I cant guarantee it wouldnt have happened. So its not your problem. Estre Berrocal bit her lip: How is Paulita?. Some neck injuries, but nothing serious, mostly a lot of scaring, Im afraid I need to get a good illumination. Yes, Paulita was so young to go through something that even adults would be scared of, she must have been crying with fear at the time. Adn Rouco shook her hand and reassured her, Dont worry, after all, they are children, they recover quickly, and if even we cant open up, well get a professional psychologist to do it. Estre Berrocal nodded, agreeing with what he was saying, Adn, I want to go in to see Paulita. Estre Berrocal entered the living room and sat down next to Paulitas bed, looking anxiously at the little girls sleeping face. Paulitas white cor was covered with thick gauze, her brow was furrowed and her mouth was puckered, she was not sleeping too soundly, which made Estre Berrocals heart ache even more than her usual carefree sleep. Estre Berrocal reached out and gently took her small hand in his and brought it to his lips and kissed it. Paulita slept lightly and was awakened by a nightmare, and as soon as she woke up, she threw herself into Estre Berrocals arms. Star! Im scared. Estre Berrocal hugged the soft little body tightly and caressed her little back, soothing her gently, Mommy is here, dont be afraid, Daddy is here too, Mommy and Daddy will protect you and wont let the bad guys hurt you again. Adn Rouco also sat down and gently caressed Paulitas back, the little girl with one arm around Estre Berrocals neck and the other around Adn Roucos to feel safe enough. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal stayed with Paulita for a long, long time until Paulita got hungry and Lupita Vasconcellos thought of bringing food and drink from home, Estre Berrocal fed the little girl a nutritious soup and went back to sleep. Paulita had to stay in the hospital for a few days for observation, and at night Estre Berrocal could not go out and stayed with Paulita. Naturally, Adn Rouco did not leave either. But one has to sleep, and the hospital was definitely not a good ce to sleep. By the third night, Paulita was much more stable and not afraid, so Lupita Vasconcellos asked Andreo Fanta to stay with Paulita and let Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal go home to rest that night. As he was leaving, Estre Berrocal was still unsure and reassured herself several times, Paulita, is it really okay for your uncle to stay with you? Do you really not need daddy and me to stay with you? Paulita, in her pink vertically striped hospital gown, blinked wide-eyed and shook her head, Estre, you and Papa should go home to sleep, Im not afraid and Uncle will protect Paulita. Only after seeing that Paulita was no longer really afraid did Adn Rouco leave with Estre Berrocal. In the afternoon room, Andreo Fanta took a can of milk, stuck a straw in it and gave it to Paulita: Drink a bottle of milk, then its time to go to bed. Paulita looked at Andreo Fanta as he took a sip of his milk and asked, Uncle, do you like Madrina? Andreo Fanta was suddenly struck dumb by the question, Whats the point of asking that question when youre a child?This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Will you marry Madrinater, uncle? Like my father did with Estre. Andreo Fanta hesitated and said, I guess so. Why should it be like that? If youre getting married, youre getting married, and if youre not getting married, youre not getting married. Papa just told Paulita that well be with Estre forever. Uncle, will you be with Madrina forever? Andreo Fanta smiled slightly and reached out to rub Paulitas little head, Will. So I cant call Madrina anymore, I have to call my aunt? Andreo Fanta looked at Paulitas serious little frown and said, Man-child, drink your milk. Andreo Fanta had just put Paulita to sleep after she finished her milk when Ciri Garzn sent her a WhatsApp. Andreo Fantas eyes lit up when he learned that, over the years, Ciri Garzn never sent him unsolicited messages. Andreo Fanta was ttered by this small initiative. Chapter 529: The new nobleman of the world of jealousy, learn more Ciri Garzon: Why did you donate the library to Ciudad del Rey Media University? Andreo Fanta looked at this WhatsApp, his fingers stiffened for a few seconds and he did not respond immediately. Shortly after, Ciri Garzn sent another WhatsApp: I was just curious to ask, if you dont want to talk about it, forget it. This she said as if she wanted to hide some kind of inner weakness, but Andreo Fanta loved her more than she thought, so even if she was as arrogant as Andreo Fanta, she never hesitated to show him that she would give him whatever he wanted. If you want to know. As soon as Andreo Fanta sent this one, Ciri Garzn immediately replied, Forget it. Ciri Garzn, on the other end of the phone, added, after this sentence, Im going to bed. Andreo Fanta said nothing more, only two words in return: Good night. Ciri Garzn, on the other end of the phone, looks at the WhatsApp chat screen and frowns slightly. Damn, she said she didnt want to hear it, and he didnt really say anything! Over here, Andreo Fanta looked at Paulitas cute little sleeping face and chuckled softly, muttering to himself, I cant believe Im not as good as a little kid. Paulita is right, they will be together is will be together, wont be wont be, there is no should be, could be. And does Ciri Garzon really not understand what she is doing by donating a library to the Ciudad del Rey Media University? Its just to take better care of it. It could be his strongest and toughest backing for anything he wanted to do. He was there whenever I needed him. Adn Roucos family spent just over half a month in Ciudad del Rey, spending time with his wife and daughters, and enjoying all the sights and sounds of Ciudad del Rey. Although the kidnapping of Paulita was quite unpleasant, it was good that no one was hurt and Amara Monteno was brought to justice, so the family was happy on the way back to La Ciudad Santa. They have been on vacation during this period and have not paid attention to the media coverage. After the big wedding of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, their love story went viral and became known on the inte as sour love. Berrocals tweets, calling them out for their dog food, which they desperately need to feed themselves. In the afternoon, Estre Berrocal is drawing at her drawing table, and Adn Rouco has a ss of hot milk in his hand, which he was about to pour, but he thought it would be a nice sight to see, so he took a picture of Estre Berrocal on his cell phone, hanging around her neck and concentrating on her drawing, surrounded by a warm orange light. Adn Rouco then took the photo, tweeted it and captioned it -Mr. Adn being indifferent at night. Within moments, Twitter exploded. There are all kinds ofments from the Inte below. Mr. Adam is really jealous with a painting, dog head. President Rouco you have dropped your gaucho on the floor, pick it up! Ah, ah, ah, ah Mr. Adam has photographed Ms. Estre so beautifully, its true that people who love you have to make you look especially pretty, like my boyfriend who makes me look short, fat and ugly. I also want a husband like Mr. Adam, who is handsome and takes pictures! Look at the pictures!This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Ms. Estre gets to thementary in five minutes, manual dog head. Adn Rouco scanned the interestingments and, in good humor despite being destined to stay out for the night, picked out one of the hottestments and replied. The response was to thement Mr. Adam is jealous of a painting. Adn Rouco also divinely replied: The new member of themunity of the zealous, get to know him. Webmaster: Ah!!!! let out a wolf howl!!!! Soon, a new topic was hanging at the top of Weibos hot search: the new addition to the jealousmunity. In contrast, the man who gave rise to the talk of the town was not impressed at all, and very calmly put his phone away and read his papers for a while. By the time Estre Berrocal finishes drawing the design and gets into bed, Adn Rouco is already asleep. Estre Berrocal snuggled into his arms, her arms tightened around his waist and her lips drew close, her voice soft as she asked, Honey, did I hear youre the newest member of the jealousmunity? Adam Rouco, half asleep and half awake, didnt think much of it, but unconsciously reached out to take the person in his arms, brushed his chin against the top of his hair and gave a low mmm. Estre Berrocal: After a long while, a certain man closed his eyes and frowned slightly, his tone was a bit sullen, No more indifference to me in the future. So, is he really jealous? And, as if Estre Berrocal had discovered something extraordinary, her Adn Rouco is now pampered Estre Berrocal got quite a scare. The next morning, Adn Rouco opened his Twitter ount and found that his Twitter handle, Paulitas Estre, had retweeted his tweet with thement C Good girl, I wont leave you alone anymore. Adn Rouco put his phone away and the corner of his mouth quirked up in a good-natured gesture. In the tenth month of their marriage, when Lucio was almost a week old and was weaning little by little, without Estre Berrocal by his side all the time and with Felipa in good hands, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal left the two children at dawn, without greeting anyone, and took their luggage with them. They left home without saying anything. In the first half of their marriage, the two spent almost all their time with their two children, and with Adn Rouco working, they spent less time alone together than before, and never had a honeymoon after their wedding, so they conjured up a surprise honeymoon. When the old man saw the letter left by Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, they were already in Hawaii. Estre Berrocal had no idea of the honeymoon itinerary, she was an idiot, she had no idea, she was just following Adn Rouco. I just didnt quite understand how Adn Rouco could have chosen Hawaii for his vacation. Why did wee to Hawaii on vacation? No? Estre Berrocal shakes her head, I like it, but with all the resorts in the world, I dont necessarilye to Hawaii. Come and finish a thing that was promised to you. When Adn Rouco said this, Estre Berrocals curiosity was piqued and she asked questions for a long time without getting anything clear from Adn Rouco. Finally, Estre Berrocalpromised: Forget it, Ill find out tomorrow anyway. Adn Rouco reminded: Go to bed early today, we have to get up and leave early in the morning. Estre Berrocal was in the hotel, sitting on the carpet as she gathered the two mens clothes and asked curiously, It wont be something too tacky like watching the sunrise on the beach, will it? Adn Rouco neither denies nor answers her, and Estre Berrocal takes it for granted; after all, Adn Rouco has never been romantic. Chapter 530: Honeymoon Trip 1 The next morning, at 4 oclock, Estre Berrocal was taken out of bed by Adn Rouco to get dressed and clean herself. Estre Berrocal, rubbing her eyes and still awake, mumbled: I am very sleepy, today we are not going to see any sunrise, are we? The truth is that I find it very romantic to see only the sunrise from the hotel In addition, they feature a 360-degree panoramic hotel vi with floor-to-ceiling windows opening onto a balcony with the most beautiful views and sunrises on the ind of Hawaii. Said Adn Rouco as he grabbed his clothes and put them on, Who told you we were going to see the sunrise? What to see, whats better to see than a sunrise? Estre Berrocal has not been able to solve it after a long time. Naturally, Adn Rouco would not tell him at the time.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. By the time they picked up and left the hotel, there was a caravan parked in front of the hotel. Without thinking it was her car, Estre Berrocal pulled Adn Rouco ready to go towards the rental car, only for the man to pull her back, gesturing with his chin to the caravan in front of him, Get in. Estre Berrocal was a bit dumbfounded, having seen many luxury cars, and for a rich capitalist like Adn Rouco, there were many, but it seemed to her that she had never seen Adn Rouco drive a sedan. Once inside the caravan, Adn Rouco drove and Estre Berrocal looked inside the caravan, which was really like a small apartment, with everything you could need. Adam, where are we going to watch the sunrise, and we have to go in the caravan, are we going to sleep in the caravan tonight? Its not surprising that we have to spend the night in this caravan. Estre Berrocal was very sleepy and within moments of lying on the cot in the caravan, she was asleep. Outside there was only a little light, and they set off in the dark. Estre Berrocal thought about how people spend their honeymoon lying under a beach umbre, wearing sunsses, hugging a coconut and sleeping in the sea breeze, but they were up earlier than a chicken. Estre Berrocal slept for more than three hours and when she woke up it was eight in the morning, Adn Rouco was still driving and they had not yet arrived at their destination. Estre Berrocal got in, stepped forward and asked, Arent we there yet? Why dont we stop and take a break, or shall I drive for a while? Adn Roucoughed lightly, With your driving skills, Im afraid youre going to dump the car into the sea. thats too bad, you cant drive this tired, dont let me drive too, you stop, rest for a while and well go out again. Anyway it is their honeymoon, they have plenty of time and there is no hurry, it is better to be safe than sorry. Its also good. Adn Rouco stopped the car, they had left the crowded area and were now on the coast road, an area little frequented by people or vehicles, it seemed deserted, but Estre Berrocal had no fear, because Adn Rouco was there. The two got out of the car and spent some time on the beach in the breeze. Estre Berrocal thought the view was great and asked Adn Rouco to take some photos and also dragged him along for a few selfies. Adn Rouco does not like to have his picture taken, but Estre Berrocal does, especially when she is with Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal has always thought that if two people really love each other, every moment of their life together is not superfluous, it is worth remembering the ugly and the beautiful, and life is ephemeral. It was November and the sea breeze was blowing a bit chilly, so once in the caravan, Estre Berrocal insisted on letting Adn Rouco squat on herp for a while. By the time they got back on the road, both were in much better spirits. Adn Rouco was driving in front and Estre Berrocal was leaning against the window with her camera in her hand, taking many memorable photos along the way, thinking she could show them to Paulita when she got home. Chapter 531: Honeymoon Trip 2 It took almost ten hours of driving on the road to reach the destination. It was getting dark, it was twilight, the weather wasnt great, but it didnt look like it was going to rain, and it was perfect weather for whale watching. Estre Berrocal sat in the motorhome, looked out the window and asked curiously, Its a nice view, but what are we doing driving all the way out here from the Hawaiian Inds? The scenery on the ind of Hawaii is much better than here. By then, Adn Rouco had gotten out of the car and was standing in front of the window, which Estre Berrocal had opened to face him unobstructed. Estre Berrocal was standing inside the car, with half of her body already leaning out, when Adn Rouco suddenly extended his arm and pulled her through the huge open window and took her in his arms. Estre Berrocal eximed: Hey, . Adn Rouco! Why did you put me out the window instead of going through the door of a nice car?. Adn Roucos dark eyes looked sideways at her: Dont you think your husband is very strong? a bit dangerous for such a husband. Ill drag you under, what danger can there be, Ill be the one to serve you as a meat cushion if you fall. Estre Berrocal said with disgust on her lips but with sweetness in her heart, patting him on the shoulder: Put me down, what the hell are we doing here in the middle of nowhere? Adn Rouco stands next to her on a huge reef. The mans dark eyes fixed firmly on her and his tone dropped to a serious one, Remember? We once made a pact. The sea breeze messed up Estre Berrocals hair, which was getting longer and longer, Estre Berrocal stood up and tousled it a little, tucking it behind her ear, not caring or thinking deeply. Whats wrong? When I was at Underwater World, I said I would take you to the beach in an RV to see the whales afterwards. Estre Berrocal froze and looked at him with delighted eyes, Do you remember?. I thought it was a casual arrangement, but I never thought he would remember and drive the camper for over ten hours to the beach to take her whale watching. But is it true that whales appear here in? The only bad thing abouting to the beach to see the whales, although spectacr, is that it is unpredictable and you dont know when the whales will show up, maybe not even after waiting many days, or maybe just after arriving. Adam Rouco leaned in and approached her, his thin lips curved, I believe in my luck, always good. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Yes, its been good, especially since you met me, youve been incredibly lucky. Adn Rouco: Mrs. Estre continues to swell a lot. The two were waiting for the whale when a wave hit the shore and Estre Berrocal lost her bnce, but Adn Rouco was quick enough to grab her. Estre Berrocal saw what appeared to be a pile of shells on the beach, not far away, and pulled Adn Rouco and said, Lets go pick up some nice shells to take to Paulita. Shes going to love them. A few nice shells to get rid of that tricky little guy? When we get home, be prepared to find out how youre going to exin it. Estre Berrocal twisted his arm: Youre the one who took me out on the sly, howe Im the one who has to give exnations, Adn Rouco, youre very bad? I have to keep the image of the high and mighty father in Paulitas mind. You know, when ites to teaching children, you have to make them fear at least one, and obviously Paulita is not afraid of you at all. Estre Berrocal bent down and picked up a handful of sand and threw at Adn Rouco: Adn Rouco you are very shady!. Adn Rouco took a few strides down the beach and was soon away from Estre Berrocal, who kept kicking up sand at him as the two yfully chased each other down the beach for several rounds. In the end, Estre Berrocal got tired and got sand in her shoes, so she sat down on the beach with a gesture of dismay and refused to keep running. Adn Rouco smiled and approached her, pulling her hair, Tired of this? Didnt you say you were going to look for shells for Paulita?. Estre Berrocal red at him: Its your fault, my shoes are full of sand and they rub my feet. Adn Rouco knelt down, frowned a little, grabbed her ankle and was about to take off her shoe and help her pour the sand when Estre Berrocal took advantage of him ducking his head, grabbed a handful of sand and threw it directly on his neck, rolling and crawling as soon as he had done his evil deed. Adn Rouco was still crouched in his ce, amused at being fooled by that girl. The man shook the sand from his neck as he stood up, looking with a helpless smile on his face at the small woman who was a little away from him, and raised his hand to make a sign to her. Come here you. Estre Berrocal didnt dare approach and kept shrinking back, clutching her stomach in amusement, Im not going there, youugh so little sincerely, you must have a great trick up your sleeve to catch me, Im not going there.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal,e here, dont wait for me toe over there to clean you. Estre Berrocal had a skeptical smile on her face, No, you would clean me even if I offered to go there. Adn Rouco raised his hand and shook the sand around his neck, he looked down and kept a deliberate silence for a few seconds, just as Estre Berrocal let her guard down, the man lifted his long legs and ran past, Estre Berrocal was slow and the man caught her from behind in an instant. Ah Im wrong, Im wrong, please, honey, let me go, Im wrong! Im wrong. Estre Berrocal unconsciously clutched her neck for fear that Adn Rouco would throw sand on her. Adn Rouco looked at her amused at her embarrassed look and couldnt help but smile wider and wider, Whats wrong? I shouldnt have poured sand down my darlings neck, I was so wrong! You have to be punished for getting it wrong. Whatever you want without filling the sand! Ah- The man suddenly lifted her up and spun her in ce so many times that Estre Berrocal rushed to wrap her arms around his neck, spinning her head around. A rotating hug. If this is punishment, lets make it more violent! The two y and have fun on the beach with abandon, with the sound of the waves, the sea breeze andughter. Estre Berrocal collected many shells of beautiful shapes and colors on the beach, put them in her pockets, got tired of collecting them and leaned on the back of Adn Rouco, who carried her on his back during the long, long walk along the beach. Estre Berrocal stood over Adn Roucos shoulder, her watery eyes staring directly into the mans face, smiling sweetly, Go faster, honey, Im so tired of being on your back. Adn Rouco reached out and squeezed her thigh: Youre getting ahead of yourself, arent you?. Estre Berrocal put her hands around his neck, behind his back, andughed for a long, long time. Adam, look, the whale! As Adn Rouco turns his back to the sea, Estre Berrocal hurries to take out her camera and press the shutter as two whales leap from the sea, forming a beautiful, graceful and powerful arc in the air, and soon, from the air, they dive into the sea. Estre Berrocal was having her photo taken when Adn Rouco looked out at the whales jumping out of the sea and asked, Do you know why whales jump? I dont know, why, go up for fresh air? Thats one aspect, but theres a more important point; whales jump to find mates or to challenge other males, and females often choose whales that can jump as mates. Estre Berrocal listened with some amusement and cocked her head at him, Whales have such a simple and brutal way of choosing their mates, do you think we could be mates if we were both whales? Adn Rouco: Chapter 532: Honeymoon Trip 3 After seeing the whales from the beach, Adn Rouco wanted to take Estre Berrocal in his motorhome to look for a nearby hotel, but it was in the middle of nowhere and the nearest hotel on the map was very far away, at least six or seven hours away by car. Estre Berrocal suggested, Anyway, were going by caravan and we brought our luggage, so isnt driving a caravan the intention to spend the night inside? In addition, the roads were not very clear at that time of night and Adn Rouco would not allow Estre Berrocal to drive during the day, but not at night, so Estre Berrocal would not feelfortable if the task of driving was left to Adn Rouco alone. Adn Rouco pulled Estre Berrocal into the caravan: Can you sleep tonight if you stay in the car?. Estre Berrocal smiled and rubbed her head between her arms, Of course I can sleep with Mr. Adam as my meat cushion. Estre Berrocal took a look at the crib in the camper, which was small but not excessively so it would be fine for one night, and there was a rectangr couch next to it, so one person could sleep on the bed and another on the couch if that wasnt possible. Dinner was cooked in the caravans simple kitchen and Estre Berrocal prepared two steaming bowls of noodles with zhini and ham tacos. The two sit at a small dining table and eat their noodles. Estre Berrocal thought the noodles smelled good, but Adn Rouco doesnt usually eat this kind of instant food, and of course, in Adn Roucos eyes, instant noodles are not just instant food, they are junk food. Are you used to eating? The man hooked his thin lips, Ive been with you long enough to get used to everything. she has tasted everything she should and should not eat, and Adn Rouco has apanied her. The feeling is intimate, Adn Rouco breaks his fast for her, he does everything that was impossible before, she is special and unique in his heart. Estre Berrocal had just finished her noodles and was clearing the table when suddenly there was a knock at the window. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal look out the window at the same time, where a European woman is standing. When you meet a stranger in a foreign country, even if it is a woman, you should be more careful. Adn Rouco stood up and said to Estre Berrocal: Im going to see. Then take care of yourself. Adn Rouco nods slightly, leans a little, opens the door and gets out of the car. The European woman had approached the car door andmunicated first with Adam Rouco in English: Hello, I have lost mypanion and I am alone at night without a car, can I stay with you tonight? Seeing Adam Roucos face a little cold, the European crossed her arms and said anxiously again, Please help me, Im only staying for one night and I promise not to disturb. Estre Berrocal heard the noise and also approached from the caravan: Adn, what is it? As soon as the European heard Estre Berrocal speak in Spanish, her face immediately split into a smile and she said in Spanish, So we arepatriots, what a coincidence, I am Spanish too. Estre Berrocal was stunned and looked at Adn Rouco, who exined, He wanted to stay overnight. That look in Adn Roucos eyes means, look at you. Naturally, it has no problem if Estre Berrocal agrees, and it has no problem if Estre Berrocal does not agree. The woman looked at Estre Berrocal with a look of pity, Please take me in for the night, I can pay for my stay, I cant find a car to go to the hotel at this time of night. Estre Berrocal, a soft-hearted, thin-skinned person andpatriot, was not quite ready to say no, so she looked unconsciously at Adn Rouco and asked, Then why dont we let her spend the night here? Its up to you. Finally, they took the woman in. Hello, my name is Gustava Capo, what is your name? Gustava Capo extended her hand and shook hands with Estre Berrocal who introduced herself, My name is Estre Before the words were out of his mouth, Adn Rouco, for one, had already beaten him to it: My name is Ad Rouco and this is my wife, Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal: Gustava Capo smiled and said, You have some very nice names. Estre Berrocal nods with a forced smile. Adn Rouco is a man who uses pseudonyms with a true sense of propriety. After a while, Gustava Capos stomach growled. Gustava Capo rubbed his stomach awkwardly and said with an embarrassed smile, I havent eaten all night, do you have any food around here? I can pay for it. Im too hungry Estre Berrocal asked, Here we have noodles and bread, what do you want to eat?. Id like to have a pickle if thats okay. Estre Berrocal turned to get the noodles from the locker and was startled when she turned to leave and bumped into the tall, erect body of Adn Rouco. You scared me, why did you suddenly stand behind me without making a sound. Adn Rouco looked at her with downcast eyes, I want to discuss with you how we are going to sleep tonight. Estre Berrocal was stunned: Oh, yes. Its not that there is no ce to sleep in the caravan, but Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal are married and it would look a bit bad to sleep together in front of strangers. Estre Berrocal put down the noodles in her hand and fiddled with her small hands on his shirt, saying dryly, Then why dont you tten the back seat and sleep in it tonight? Because Adn Rouco is a man, it is certainly not pleasant to sleep in the same space with two women, especially when the other is a strange woman. Are you that ungrateful to your husband? What then, you cant sleep with us. Adam Rouco chuckled lightly, Shouldnt your first reaction be to tell that Gustava Capo to sit down? Hows that for a good time, you go and say it, I wont. The two were flirting in this carriage when Gustava Capo suddenly entered and was stunned to see how close they were, and apologized, That . I was just hungry, so Estre Berrocal blushed slightly and hurriedly pulled away from Adn Roucos arms before handing him the noodles, Ill take you to the noodles.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Good. Adn Rouco stood still, raised his long fingers and pinched his temples. What I thought was going to be the night of my life with Estre Berrocal was cut short by a woman named Gustava Capo. Passion in the car and all that has be a dreame true. After making the instant noodles, Gustava Capo ate the steaming noodles while chatting with Estre Berrocal. Gustava Capo looked at the caravan with delighted envy: I envy you, do you travel in your own caravan?. We came in the caravan and came to see the whales. Tomorrow we will go to the hotel. How romantic, I envy you, you must be very much in love. Estre Berrocal rubbed her neck and said modestly and perfunctorily, Okay. The truth is that I didnt want to reveal too much about her and Adn Rouco in front of people I didnt know very well, after all, Adn Rouco had just said his pseudonym. But this Gustava Capo, typically a self-unknown man, Wow, this kimchi, its so good, its the best kimchi Ive had in all my years of life. Youre very hungry. Gustava Capo opened the conversation and said, By the way, where are you from?. We are from The Holy City, are you? What a coincidence, my mom is from La Ciudad Santa and I used to go back to my grandmothers house with my mom when I was a kid. Adn Rouco came out of the cubicle inside and said to Estre Berrocal: Im going to stay outside for a while. Chapter 533: Honeymoon Trip 4 By the time Gustava Capo finished her bubble noodles, Adn Rouco had not returned. While Gustava Capo was taking a shower, Estre Berrocal came out of the caravan and saw Adn Rouco standing a short distance away smoking. Why are you hiding alone and smoking? As he approached, he very gently picked up the cigarette held by Adn Rouco and dropped it on the ground. Adn Rouco was slightly astonished, he did not expect Estre Berrocals movements to be so natural. The mans gaze toward her also darkened and burned a few degrees, Now shes bing like Mrs. Star. Smoking is not good for your health, you must take care of yourself for me and for Paulita and Lucio, you know?. With a slight smile on his face, Adn Rouco raised his hand and rubbed her long, messy hair, Yes, little housekeeper. Estre Berrocal pulled her big hand away and straightened her hair, muttering, He messed up my hair Adam Rouco looked towards the caravan that was not far away and raised his chin, We are running out of anything, arent you afraid that Gustava Capo will steal our money?. Estre Berrocal then remembered and said hurriedly, Oh, really, I have to hurry back. Adn Rouco pulled her back with augh: Come on, leave it and stay here with me for a while. But arent you afraid hell steal from us? He had his wallet on him, there was no money in the car, and it didnt help that he took our IDs. Estre Berrocal puffed up her little face and red at him: Then youre scaring me. Adam Rouco took her in his arms behind her back, chin buried in the warm nape of her neck, and spoke in a deep voice: A little hungry, what do I do? Didnt you just eat instant noodles? Then shall we go back and Ill make you some bread? I want something special. Estre Berrocal was thinking about what special food was in the car, but there are only sandwiches in the car, noodles and bread, would you eat sandwiches? Adn Rouco ignored her question, not answering it at all, his voice slightlymanding as he ordered, Turn your head. Estre Berrocal obediently tilted her head back to look at him, What for?. Kiss me. This man is too capricious in the middle of nowhere! So what you just said about hunger is A blush that rises to the ears and cheeks. Estre Berrocal was a little shy, her small hand wrenched out of his long, strong arm. No, wait until we get to the hotel tomorrow and then, then But now Im tempted, Estre. Estre Berrocals heart pounded as she met the mans hot, dark eyes, and she turned to give him a quick kiss on the lips, wanting to end it in a carefree manner, but the mansrge hands, already gripping the back of her neck, deepened the kiss. A light tasting or something doesnt really quench the thirst, Adn Rouco wants to go deeper and deeper. By the time Estre Berrocal returned with Adn Roucos arm in her arms, Gustava Capo had finished her bath and emerged from the shower wearingfortable pajamas. Adn Rouco had just entered the car when he saw Gustava Capo with wet hair and in pajamas, not very friendly, so he quickly went to another car. In a few moments, Estre Berrocal heard Adn Rouco calling her. Gustava Capo, if you want to sleep, you go first, to bed or to the sofa whatever you want. Gustava Capo rubbed her wet hair and nodded, Good. Estre Berrocal went to the back car and Adn Rouco sat by the window. Estre Berrocal came over and said, Do you want to go to the shower, Im going to get your clothes. Go wash up, Ill do itter. Estre Berrocal nodded, thinking that Adn Rouco had a cleanliness problem, and took her pajamas into the shower. After Estre Berrocal went inside to take a shower, Gustava Capo entered the back car from the front car and came over to talk to Adn Rouco in his white T-shirt. Adam Roucos eyes did not look at her, and Gustava Capo tugged at the corner of her white T-shirt, wearing shorts underneath, her long legs dangling in front of Adam Roucos eyes, a normal outfit, but after all Adam Rouco was married, not to mention inappropriate written in the air in such a cramped and delicate environment. His wife was still in the shower inside. Adam Roucos gaze did not spare Gustava Capo a second. Gustava Capo said, Ada Rouco, sorry to bother you and Estre Berrocal, but thank you so much for tonight, its deserted and if I hadnt met you tonight, Id be feeding wolves in the wild. No need to thank me, it was my wife who agreed to stay with you tonight. Adn Rouco lights a cigarette and smokes it, but does not open the window. Gustava Capo choked and coughed several times, but Adn Rouco still had no intention of opening the window. Gustava Capo took the seat in front of Adn Rouco and was about to open the window, saying with a smile, Its better to ventte if you smoke. Adn Rouco responded coldly: My wife is afraid of the cold, dont turn it on. This man, is he a heterosexual in theter stages? Cant you see hes choking hard? Soon the smell of smoke filled the carriage and Gustava Capo was forced to go to sleep in the carriage opposite. Only then did Adn Rouco open the window, crushed the unfinished cigarette, threw it out and ventted. Estre Berrocal came out in her pajamas and wet hair to a faint smell of smoke. He stared at Adn Rouco with two starry eyes as if he had caught a thief: Have you been sneaking cigarettes again without me knowing? I can smell it. Come here. Adn Rouco patted his thigh and motioned for Estre Berrocal to sit down. This way of spending time together has be somonce that Estre Berrocal has no qualms about approaching and sitting directly on hisp. As it got closer, the smell of smoke it gave off became more evident. Really smoked? Adn Rouco took the dry towel in his hand and wiped his hair. I was just trying to scare the mosquitoes away with the smell of the smoke, I didnt smoke much. Mosquitoes? Are there still mosquitoes this season? Have you been bitten? I havent been bitten by mosquitoes. Estre Berrocal suspiciously searched his body for the packets of mosquitoes, and Adn Rouco stared at her ignorant face and said with a look of circumstance: Because your blood is not tasty enough. Estre Berrocal: talk, does the smell of smoke scare away mosquitoes? Its not like its an incense for mosquitoes. When Adn Rouco finished drying her hair, he reached out and closed the car window; the cool breeze would give him a headache at night.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around the mans neck and said, If theres nothing else, then Im going to bed first. Adn Rouco scanned the time, it was only nine oclock at night, is talking to strange women more interesting than talking to your husband?. Estre Berrocal raised an eyebrow, And what do you want to talk about?. Adam Roucos dark eyes fixed on her and his thin lips exhaled two words, Erotic. Estre Berrocal almost choked. The man was really driving without blushing. Estre Berrocal got up and was about to run, Adn Rouco, not so easily fooled, grabbed her and dragged her back. Are you talking or not? Estre Berrocal: Here ? The rearpartment, he cant hear you. MD, a good embarrassment. Chapter 534: This is love An hourter, Estre Berrocal exited the rear car and slipped into the front car to sleep. Gustava Capo was still awake, checking her phone, and after scanning Estre Berrocal, she noticed that her hair was wet with water and that she had changed into different pajamas, looking as if she had showered again. Gustava Capo inadvertently asked, Why did you take another shower?. Estre Berrocal faints: Im sweating a bit again and the caravan is a bit heavy. Gustava Capo didnt mind, already lying on the sofa, and seeing Estre Berrocal lying on that cot and pulling up the nket, Gustava Capo couldnt resist asking, By the way, where is your husband sleeping tonight? Hes sleeping in the back seat of the car. Ah thats too embarrassing, why dont I go sleep on the seat and you let him in? Estre Berrocal burst outughing: Theres no need, hes a man and its proper for a gentleman, you dont have to feel guilty. Gustava Capo, lying on the sofa, sighed and said to Estre Berrocal: I envy you Estre Berrocal, your husband is really perfect. Estre Berrocals cell phone, which is next to her, rings and Adn Rouco sends a WhatsApp message C Mrs. Estre, good evening. This simple greeting made Estre Berrocal blush for no apparent reason. Also good night did you think she could sleep tonight? Is this man perfect? Hes an animal! Estre Berrocal, her ears slightly reddened, grabbed her phone, looked at the roof of the caravan and smiled: Other peoples husbands are perfect whichever way you look at them. Gustava Capo disagreed a bit, Howe your husband is so handsome and treats you so well, isnt he perfect? In addition, the fact that the couple can travel to Hawaii in an RV is an indication that the man is financially excellent, handsome, fit and wealthy, which is like a fictional character. Estre Berrocal smiled slightly at the thought of Adn Roucos hardened and ill-tempered temperament and said, My husband has a terrible temper, so dont be fooled by his handsome looks; no one is perfect in this world, there can be no such thing as a perfect person. Estre Berrocal says this because, on the one hand, she does not want other women to miss her Adn Rouco and, on the other hand, she is telling the truth: it may not be possible for another woman to get along with Adn Rouco. Adn Rouco was a workaholic, working more than seventy hours a week and going out for drinks at least four or five nights a month,ing back smelling of cigarettes, alcohol and sometimes perfume, after all, at his kind of capitalist dinners, there were always a few flowers to keep himpany, and he didnt really spend as much time with his family as the average worker did with his. Berrocal doesnt know how she got along with him, and has spent so much time with him withoutining about him. From time to time, Adn Rouco has to go abroad for work and it is not unusual for the two of them to be separated for five or ten days, while Estre Berrocal stays at home with the two children, although there is a nanny, but not as much as with Adn Rouco. At the end of the day, we are simple human beings who have a character. But when Adn Rouco returns from his business trip, with only a hug, she cant help but feel sorry for him for having been away earning money, for having rushed home, for perhaps not having slept more than twenty-four hours, even though one moment she was secretly iming to him that she was the one who was angry about bringing the children home. Perhaps, this is love. Thanks to love, tolerance and forgiveness seem so easy. On the other hand, Adn Rouco was sometimes really bad-tempered and unpredictable, and Estre Berrocal, who was a bit brusque in her life, often provoked him without knowing how, and the man could go for ten hours without speaking to her. If it were any other woman, she might not have been able to tolerate the cold violence of Adn Rouco. For Estre Berrocal, this is not a problem, because, after ten hours, Adn Rouco may not be able to contain himself and will ask her, with a cold face, why she is angry and note to cajole him. Estre Berrocal, on the other hand, looked innocent C huh? Are you angry? I dont even know, what have I done to make you angry? No wonder you havent spoken to me all day, Im bored to death. Without the need for deliberate persuasion, Adn Rouco gave in. Another woman would not have been able to stand the character of Adn Rouco. This honeymoon, for example, will probably be, in the words of Adn Rouco, the longest and most rxing vacation he has ever taken in his life. Estre Berrocal sighed softly and snuggled under the covers somewhat sleepily. It was the first time in her life that she had slept in a carriage in the desert, and she was especially relieved to know that Adam Rouco was sleeping in the carriage behind her, and that he would know immediately if she called out in case of danger, even if he was not sleeping with her. The next morning, Adn Rouco drove Gustava Capo to the city center. But Gustava Capo didnt seem to be thinking of parting with them, and after seeing Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal check into a hotel, she smiled and said, I got in touch with my partners, but they are still on the ind of Hawaii, in a foreign country, and I am alone, could I stay with you for a while? Seeing Adam Roucos slightly colder face, Gustava Capo immediately said, I promise I wont bother you, Ill just stay in the same hotel as you, okay? Staying in the same hotel Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal naturally do not have the right to kick people out, it is the right of the individual in which hotel to stay. Finally, at check-in, Gustava Capo said directly to the staff in English, Hi, Im in a line with the couple, can you put me in the next room? Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal were stunned, not realizing how sticky this cocoon was. Finally, Gustava Capo was able to stay in the suite with Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, as expected. Only the next morning, Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal ran off at dawn without saying hello. Gustava Capo didnt get up until ten oclock in the morning and came knocking on their door to ask them to join them for breakfast, only to be told that the couple had left their room at six in the morning. Estre Berrocal, sitting on the ne back home, still finds it especially funny when she thinks about it. How do you think Gustava Capo will react if we just run away? We dont know her well, how she might react. Estre Berrocal raised an eyebrow, That too, but . Adam, its the first time youve run away, isnt it, are you so afraid of staying with her? The second time, to be precise, running away on honeymoon with you was kind of like the first. Estre Berrocal couldnt help herself: Soon we will be in La Ciudad Santa, have you thought about how you are going to face Dad and Paulita? Adam Roucos dark eyes bore into her and he said calmly, Has Mrs. Estre forgotten that it was you who was responsible for sneaking off on your honeymoon? How can this man be so irresponsible? Ah she actually looked away before believing him.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 535: Two bear boys fighting Paulita and Dante were fighting in the courtyard when Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal arrived at their home in La Ciudad Santa, all tired. The Holy City looked like it had just rained, the grass was still muddy and the two little ones were covered in mud, their little white faces and hands were covered in dirty mud. Hmph, my Estres not bad, its Aunties fault! Auntie tried to take Daddy away from me! But my daddy is mine and Estres! Youre lying! Its because of that woman who stirs things up that my mother cant live again and cries every night! As soon as Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal got out of the car, they heard the two children standing there cursing stubbornly and struggling with each other. Estre Berrocal ran up and separated Paulita and Dante: You are brothers, you are family, how can you fight? Dante looked at Estre Berrocal and did not approve, his eyes full of indifference. As soon as Paulita saw that Estre Berrocal and Adn Rouco were back, the disgust she had felt at that moment vanished and her dirty little face was filled with a smile of happiness. Daddy, Estre youre finally back! Ive missed you so much!. Adn Rouco came striding over on his long legs and swept the two boys, Lets talk about whats going on inside. Estre Berrocal put her arm around Paulita and reached out to put her arm around Dante as well, but he pulled away. Estre Berrocal, slightly stunned, looks at Adn Rouco. Adam Rouco looked at Dante, who remained motionless and obstinate, and finally said, Is that all you can do to be a man? Dante bit his lip and ran into the house first. Paulita, with mud on her little face and hands, puffed up Estre Berrocal with wide eyes, My brother is bing irrational, he never used to fight with me, huh? Estre Berrocal was about to say something when Adn Rouco had spoken earlier: Will your brother fight you if you dont provoke him?. Paulita was squashed and embarrassed, opening her small shoulders and tugging at Estre Berrocals skirt. Estre Berrocal put her arm around the little girls tiny back and, seeing that Adn Roucos face was a little cold, said, Well, she just got home, so dont lecture her. Paulita smiled and muttered under her breath, My hands hurt from the blow. Adn Rouco growled lightly: Lets see if next time you dare to fight with your brother. Dad doesnt even want Paulita. Dad didnt ask you to fight with your brother.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal: This father and daughter, why do they like to upset each other so much? When she entered the house, she saw Sister Rouco standing attending to her precious monarchs, paying no attention to what was going on between the two little ones. As soon as Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal entered, the old man looked up and said: Me, back from the honeymoon. Estre Berrocal couldnt resist speaking up: . Dad, two kids are fighting in the yground, why arent you pulling the car?. Roberto Rouco continued to attend to his monarch, without batting an eysh: Will they stop fighting if I stop them? Ill look for a ce where I wont see them and theyll fight anyway, its like childs y, its over. When Felipa came to pass the coffee, she was surprised to see the two children covered in dirt: Oh, my two little ones, rolling in the mud? Why are you covered in mud? Come, Ill take you to wash you. Roberto Rouco burst outughing and said: The two children will go with Felipa to wash, they wille back clean and grandfather will give candy. After the two little ones followed Felipa into the bathroom, Roberto Rouco sat down, took his old sses off the bridge of his nose and said, You have returned just in time to talk to me about what is the best arrangement for your sister-inw and Dante, the mother and son. Adam Rouco said, If your sister-inw really wants to move back in, its not impossible, Estre and I can go back to The Vis at Repulse Bay. Estre Berrocal agreed that was probably the best course of action. Yes, Dad, Im out of work for the time being, too, and Paulita and Lucio cane back to live with us at The Vis at Repulse Bay, and I dont have to worry about leaving the two kids unattended if Im home. So what youre saying is let your sister-inw move back in with Dante and you move out. Adn Rouco nodded slightly, If Dad agrees, he can inform his sister-inw. Estre Berrocal, fearful that the old man would miss Paulita, added, If Dad misses Paulita and Lucio, he can always go stay at The Vis at Repulse Bay. Sister Rouco nodded and sighed, It looks like its not going to be possible for you and Olivia to live under the same roof. Adam Rouco pursed his thin lips and spoke, I think there is something wrong with the way my sister-inw is raising Dante, and if she and Dante move back in together, Dad can correct the way my sister-inw is raising Dante. This time when Dante came back and was ying with Paulita, I noticed that the child has be old-fashioned, it is not good to be so old-fashioned at a young age, you have to behave in everything, his father Oscar is not like that. Estre Berrocal was relieved to hear this from her father-inw, who was not only reasonable but also insightful. The two children were brought back by Felipa smelling clean and changed clothes. Paulita ran and rubbed up against Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, sticky after so many days of absence. Estre Berrocal, naturally, also looked down and kissed her small, milky forehead. Dante stood in the corner, refusing toe closer, or so the old man called him: Dante, what are you doing standing there,e with Grandpa. Dante then approached Roberto Rouco, who said, Which one of you won the fight with your sister a moment ago? I won. When Paulita heard this, she was immediately disgusted: The brother is lying, it is clear that it was the brother who fell to the ground first! Dante blushed at Paulitas poke in the eye and tried to argue but was at a loss for words, Me, I was just giving in to you!. The old man spoke in a serious voice: Dante, you are a brother, a boy, be a gentleman, what kind of gentleman is it to fight with a girl, besides Paulita is your sister, as an older brother, you have to have a belly, you know? Dante bit his little mouth and nodded, Grandpa, I was wrong, I wont fight with my sister again. Dante approached Paulita again and apologized, Sister, I will not fight with you again. Paulita said in a milky voice: Brother, Im no good either, Im not going to do that anymore, brother, lets make peace. Mmm! The old man had already called Olivia Montes. When she arrived, she was a bit stunned to see Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal, and did not offer to greet them. The old man blurted out, Olivia, you and Dante can go back to living as of tomorrow if you want to. Dante brightened up a bit, Really, Grandpa?. Of course its true. This is your home, you cane back to live here if you want to, whats not to like. Dante excitedly grabbed Olivia Montes hand and said, Mom, Grandpa says we can move back in! Olivia Montes was slightly stunned, Dad, I dont think its convenient, that Whats the catch, Adam and Star move back to The Vis at Repulse Bay and you and Dantee back to stay just to keep mepany, an empty nester, or is it that you and Dante dont want to stay with me, an old man? Dad, I didnt mean that Then its settled. Chapter 536: infatuation In the afternoon, Adn Rouco was in the studio taking care of the work pending for so many days, and Estre Berrocal was in the nursery with Paulita watching over Lucio. Estre Berrocal hugged Lucio and looked at her son with tender eyes: It has only been a few days and your brother has grown much more. My brother is a big eater and drinks more milk than I do. Estre Berrocal said amused, My brother is still young and feeds mostly on milk, which he certainly drinks more than you do. Paulita brought her little face close to Lucio, clutching a rattle in her little hand and teasing him, What do you see here, brother, do you like it? Lucius didnt even blink and had an indifferent look on his face,pletely disinterested in the rattling. My brother is so cold. It sounds like the personality probably follows your father. Estre Berrocals hands were a little sore from holding him and she put Lucio back in his bass without crying. It was then that Paulita asked, Estre why did you and daddy run away? I couldnt see you as soon as I woke up, I didnt answer your calls and I thought you and daddy didnt want me and my brother. How could Dad and I not love you and your brother? We just thought if we told you, you would cry and not let us go, so we didnt tell you, and Dad and I will be back in a few days anyway. Bullshit, its obvious hes been gone for many days. Estre Berrocal looked at Paulita with a soft look and took the little girl in her arms. So, Paulita misses Estre?. Hm, I dont want to. Really? But Estre misses Paulita so much. How about a kiss? Paulita hugged his little arms very proudly and said: Im going to give you a kiss since you miss me so much. The little boy gave Estre Berrocal a big kiss on the cheek. Estre Berrocal couldnt help but give the little girl a kiss on the cheek as well: Shes still our Paulita. Paulita, sitting in Estre Berrocals arms, heard the sound of raining from outside and with a little twist of her face, looked out the window. Star, its raining outside again, is it okay if I dont want to go to school tomorrow? Estre Berrocal couldnt help herself: What kind of person stops going to school because of bad weather?. No sooner had she uttered the words than a sh of headlights came from the courtyard, shining into the window and stabbing Estre Berrocal in the eye. Strange, whoes to our house at this hour? Estre Berrocal got up and walked to the window and only dimly saw, in front of the patio door, a parked car with a tall, upright man who looked somewhat familiar he seemed to be Jonathan Tasis? Paulita also came running: Estre, who is that? He seems to be Dads friend . Since Analena Lozada came back to life, Jonathan Tasis and Adn Rouco have not coincided, but Estre Berrocal does not know if they have turned their differences into good ones, except that Jonathan Tasis no longer seems to target Adn Rouco when ites to shopping. The door to the nursery was pushed open and Estre Berrocal looked back to see Adn Rouco and said, Adn, I think I saw Jonathan Tasis downstairs Ive seen it, Ill go meet him. Oh, there you go. Estre Berrocal wondered what Jonathan Tasis was doing on La familia Rouco at this hour looking for Adn Rouco. Downstairs, outside the courtyard. In the darkness, it was pouring rain, but Jonathan Tasis stood alone in the doorway, without an umbre, looking a little forlorn, as if his sharpness had been washed away by the rain, leaving him only helpless and haggard. Adn Roucoes out of the vi with a ck umbre and frowns slightly as he approaches the iron gates. Jonathan Tasis had only seen him in such a state of despondency once before, besides today, and that was after the death of Analena Lozada. Rain, sliding down the brow bone, slid down, and fear and dread filled Jonathan Tasisaris voice, Annalena Lozada came to you? No, I havent had any personal contact with her C what about her? Jonathan Tasis voice trembled a little, Analena Lozada disappeared, I looked for her all over La Ciudad Santa and I couldnt find her, I thought she wasing to see you before she left so Adn Rouco purses his thin lips, his eyes sink slightly and, after a few seconds of reflection, he decides to speak: Jonathan, the Analena Lozada you see now is not Analena Lozada, you should wake up. In the pouring rain, Jonathan Tasis growled, Shes the one! Shes Analena Lozada shes the one!Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. I looked her up and she is Analena Lozadas own sister, Eleanora Lozada. No, she is Analena Lozada, there is no one in this world that looks exactly like Analena Lozada, no she is Analena Lozada. Adn Rouco quietly interrupted his thoughts and said, word for word, Analena Lozada is long dead, and the girl who appearedter was Eleanora Lozada. Boom! Jonathan Tasis clenched his fist and punched Adam Rouco hard in the face, looking at him with reddened eyes, She is, if I say she is, she must be. Adn Rouco tasted a ssh of blood but did not fight back, watching Jonathan Tasis turn and stride into the car. Estre Berrocal, who was leaning out the window watching themotion below, naturally saw Jonathan Tasis punching Adn Rouco. Paulita blinked in amazement, Dad didnt really fight back even when he was beaten, was that guy really powerful? So powerful that Dad was afraid to hit him back?. Estre Berrocal: Daughter, shouldnt you be worried right now because your father is hurt? Your father who didnt want to use violence, and hitting people is not going to solve the problem, so youre not allowed to follow suit, okay? Paulita nodded with her little chin, Its smarter to run away quickly when you cant hit someone. Estre Berrocal: When Adn Rouco returned to the house, Estre Berrocal nced at the corner of his bleeding mouth and frowned,ining, Jonathan Tasis, what kind of man is he? Why does he hit people? Estre Berrocal went to get a tissue to wipe the blood from the corner of her mouth. No, Im going to put an ice pack on you, it wont be good if its bruised and purple tomorrow. When Estre Berrocal returned with the bags of ice, Adn Rouco was sitting on the sofa, talking to Santino Yepes on the phone. Send someone to look for Analena Lozada and keep me informed if there is any news. After hanging up the phone, Estre Berrocal sat down, holding an ice pack for him, and said, He hit you and youre going to help him find someone, huh? No. Annalena Lozada has disappeared? Adn Rouco gave a slight hmm and said, This Analena Lozada, not Analena Lozada. Estre Berrocals brow furrowed even more, What do you mean?. Its Eleanora Lozada, Analena Lozadas own sister, and shes supposed to be back for revenge; shes the one who sent someone to cut my brake fluid line and lure me to Pico del Teide when I crashed into the sea earlier. Howe you never told me about this? Because its what I owe Analena Lozada, this life, and its a way of giving it back to her. Estre Berrocal threw the bag of ice she was holding directly into his hand, Adn Rouco, Im not going to let you do that again, do you know the helplessness and fear that Paulita and I went through at that moment, after we had your funeral, on the seventh day of the first month, I lit candles in my room to wait for you to return and I ended up burning the curtains and causing a fire There was a fire. I Even now, when I think about it, Estre Berrocal still finds those days unbearably gray, even dark. Adn Rouco pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly, Im sorry Estre, I wont leave you again and I wont let you have the opportunity to experience that helplessness again. Youd better mean it. Estre Berrocal reached out and punched him on the shoulder, looking at him with slightly reddened eyes, By the way, doesnt that Jonathan Tasis know that the current Analena Lozada is a fake? He is the person in the world who knows Analena Lozada best, and even I found out, I couldnt not suspect anything. Estre Berrocals watery eyes widened, So Jonathan Tasis has been lying to himself? Chapter 537: Playing with your feelings and being played by them It was a rainy, dark night. Jonathan Tasis drove alone and toured all the ces in La Ciudad Santa where Analena Lozada could have been, but there was no sign of her. At the end, Jonathan Tasis sat forlornly in an open flowerbed, like a lost child. Analena where the hell have you been The rain, which drenched his face, made it almost impossible to read the expression on his face as Jonathan Tasis stood up in dismay and covered his face. A ck umbre protects him from the rain. Pe Prats, who had followed Jonathan Tasis here, looked at the wiry man and asked, Is Analena Lozada that important to you? Jonathan Tasis didnt answer him because he thought he didnt understand, wiped his face and looked up, How did you know I was here? Pe Prats was also sincere and said: I said I liked you, Im not kidding, so Ive always been worried about you. Pe Prats was not lying, Analena Lozada had been missing for many days, and Jonathan Tasis had mobilized almost all his forces and contacts in The Holy City to find her, and Pe Prats, as the daughter of The Prats family, only had to pay a little attention to Pe Prats, the daughter of The Prats family, would not have had any difficulty in knowing this information from Jonathan Tasis. It is clear that Jonathan Tasis did not react to such a confession from her; how could he care about her feelings at a time when he was drowning in the sadness of having lost Analena Lozada? The man stood up and strutted toward the car, Stop following me. Jonathan Tasis casually dropped these words before climbing into his car, which he immediately started and disappeared into the rainy night. Pe Prats fingers turned pale even as she clutched her umbre, but she too quickly climbed into her car and caught up with the ck Bentley in front of her. Jonathan Tasis returned to his cottage and just arrived home, soaking wet from the rain, but instead of rushing to take a shower, he went to the liquor cab and pulled out a bottle of wine, opened it and drank severalrge sips right away. Seeing Jonathan Tasis in that state, Exaltacion, the maid, couldnt help but worry, Sir, youre all wet, why dont you go take a hot shower first, or youll get sick? A hot bath? Whats the difference between being dead now and not being afraid of being sick? Analena Lozada was gone again, as if she had taken everything from his life, and he had managed to get through the years without her, but God was kind enough to give him a second chance, and with Analena Lozadas return he became happy, positive and less gloomy, but just when he thought he had the But just when he thought he had the world at his fingertips, she was gone again. This time, he still couldnt find her, just like more than ten years ago, he still couldnt do anything about it. He could find no better way tofort this bloody wound than to go around the world looking for her, numbing himself with such low-level self-abuse. Outside, in the courtyard, the sound of another engine was heard. Curious, Exaltacion went to the door to look, only to see Pe Prats getting out of her car and rushing into the vi on her high heels. Previously, Jonathan Tasis had a short rtionship with Pe Prats, and although that rtionship was a deception and scheming by Jonathan Tasis from start to finish, Pe Prats came to Jonathan Tasis vi, so Exaltation knew Pe Prats. Exaltations eyes lit up, Looks like Miss Pearl is here. Perhaps if Miss Pearl had been able to persuade the Lord, she would have been better off. To tell the truth, Exaltation always felt that Miss Pe was much better than Miss Analena, that she was cheerful and obedient, and that she was not hurt to the bone because of Miss Pe. If Miss Analena, who had lived in the vi for almost a year, did not even give her a smile every day, she had to cajole and pamper her, and if Analena Lozada did not have a good appetite, she had to have the cook prepare all kinds of good food. If the cook did not produce a meal that Miss Analena could eat, she would sometimes lose her temper and fire the innocent cook. Miss Pees from a famous family, has a good personality, good temperament, is friendly and doesnt grimace all the time. If anyone else prefers Miss Pearl to Miss Analena, I really dont know what the gentleman was thinking. The walk from the car to the chalet was without an umbre, as it was raining heavily outside, so Pe Prats was a bit soaked even after only a minute or two, but she didnt mind, walking quickly on her heels and taking the bottle out of Jonathan Tasis hand. What do you do? Pe Prats looked at him coldly and shouted, Only one Analena Lozada is gone, do you have to die like this? You lied to me, you cheated me out of my feelings, you caused me so much pain, and then you turned around and left without a nce! Why cant you now show the same indifference with which you hurt me?. Jonathan Tasis grimaced and raised a hand to pinch his temples with a tired sigh, he looked like he hadnt slept in many days so his eyes were red and bloodshot, but when he looked at her, those eyes were cold and full of sarcasm. Pe Prats, I owe you an apology. But that apology doesnt need to be said now, because you have seen me at my worst, and this is my revenge. Its true what the saying goes, the skys the limit. The more you y with something, the more that something will y with you just as hard. Jonathan Tasis took a deep breath and the smile on his face became even more mocking, Ive yed with your feelings, so now Im, yed with my feelings, now you can bnce yourself mentally. Pe Prats looked at this once spirited man who had be so disheveled with anger and hatred, but she couldnt help but feel heartbroken. Her eyes were moist as she stared at Jonathan Tasis, and she said, word for word, I have no bnce in my heart, why is it that you hurt me and nothing happens to you, but Analena Lozada hurt you so much, and yet you keep thinking about her, even running away for days to find her? Why dont you like me if you have never done this to me? Jonathan Tasis looked at her amused and said, Doesnt Pe Prats change boyfriends once a month? Weve only been in a rtionship for less than a month, and that cant even be called a rtionship because it was just a punching bag I set up to get back at Adam Rouco, and you were just a stepping stone, so why do you still like me? Pe Prats lips curved, Maybe youre right, the more you y with something, the more something ys on you. I once yed with my feelings and treated them like childs y, so meeting you was my punishment. Jonathan Tasis picked up another bottle of wine and Pe Prats threw the bottle straight to the ground, shattering it instantly and sttering all over the floor. Jonathan Tasis! Will youe to your senses? Now, even if you drink yourself to death, Analena Lozada wonte back! Even if you drink yourself to death, she wont know!This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Jonathan Tasis, however, looked like a man who had lost everything without conviction, his dark eyes all gray and defeated, and he dropped the words weakly, Then let me drink myself to death, its none of your business. Whatever our rtionship is, you have no right to me now. That said, Jonathan Tasis returned to grab several bottles from the wine cab, walked straight across to Pe Prats and headed straight upstairs. Pe Prats stood still and winced. What was she doing? Why would she havepassion for a man who had hurt her? Compassion mother once said that when a woman begins to feelpassion for a man, she is 80% nted in that man in this life. Chapter 538: Mr. and Mrs. Adam to the Rescue 1 Downstairs, Exaltacin picked up the pieces of bottles on the floor and said to Pe Prats: Miss Pe, our husband does not know if he has fallen in love with that Analena Lozada, Miss Pe you are better than Miss Lozada in everything. Miss Pe, you are better than Miss Lozada in everything, it is our husband who is not blessed. But Se?orita Pe, you cane back to fight, Se?orita Analena may note back, you still have a chance. Pe Prats clenched her fists and swallowed saliva: I wouldnt have a chance in this life even if Analena Lozada didnte back. Because, she had never entered Jonathan Tasis heart, not even to give Jonathan Tasis a chance to hover outside her heart. Pe Prats didnt want to admit it, but she knew very well that once even Estre Berrocal had tickled Jonathan Tasis, but she, Pe Prats, was the only one Jonathan Tasis hadnt tickled with that little interest in women. In Jonathan Tasis mind, perhaps she, Pe Prats, was not even a woman. Outside the window, the rain falls harder and harder. In the first-floor bedroom, Jonathan Tasis sits slumped on the carpet next to the bed, his hands covered with rolling empty bottles. As soon as Pe Prats pushed open the door she smelled a strong, pungent odor of alcohol and as soon as she approached Jonathan Tasis stifled a grunt, clearly a little drunk by now. Why havent you left yet?. Whos going to pick up your drunken corpse when Im gone?This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Pe Prats snatched the half-drunk bottle from his hand and simply sat down next to Jonathan Tasis, taking a big, drunken swig of wine straight from the mouth of that bottle. The spiciness of the brandy drowned her at once, and she grimaced and spat, I dont understand you men, you drink when youre sad and disappointed, but you keep drinking when youre happy and content, what good is that, anyway? Its so hard to drink. Jonathan Tasisughed softly and picked up a new bottle of wine to y with, looking at the liquor flowing in the bottle and said, Why, it numbs the stronger senses. So you n to stay here and drink for the rest of your life as long as Analena Lozada doesnte back? Jonathan Tasis doesnt even bother with her. Thats not the Jonathan Tasis I know, Jonathan Tasis, get up! A little angry, Pe Prats got up and pulled Jonathan Tasis hard. Jonathan Tasis was half drunk, his gait was staggering, and he was half drunk, half awake as Pe Prats pulled him toward the bathroom. Pe Prats turned the shower on full st and got close to Jonathan Tasis face. Get your head out of your ass! Jonathan Tasis stood, reaching up and wiping his wet face, the emotion in his eyes unaware of sadness and anger. Pe Prats went downstairs to get the sober soup and, just as she got upstairs, she heard the sound of vomitinging from the bathroom. Pe Prats hurried to put down her bowl of soup and rushed to the bathroom, only to see Jonathan Tasis on his knees by the toilet, vomiting and vomiting blood. Pe Prats heart panicked. Oh no, it seemed to be a digestive hemorrhage. Jonathan Tasis, we have to go to the hospital now! Ill take you to the hospital! The patient has significant bleeding in the stomach and needs to be admitted immediately, are you a member of his family? Pe Prats froze at the doctors question: I am not. Then you should contact his family to get him here as soon as possible, in his case hes probably going to be hospitalized for more than a week for infusion. Good. When the doctor left, Pe Prats was not prepared for what was happening to her. He ran to Jonathan Tasis hospital bed and picked up Jonathan Tasis cell phone, trying to find Qis family, but after searching for a long time, he could not find any contact information, and then he remembered that Jonathan Tasis had never been on good terms with Qis uncle. The family could not find Pe Prats had no contacts at the hospital and could not call her parents for help at the time, while her brother was still studying in the UK, so she had to call her brother-inw for help. Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal had barely fallen asleep when they were awakened by the sound of a phone call. Estre Berrocal burrowed into the arms of Adn Rouco: Who is it, calling sote?. Adn Rouco reached for the phone with a long arm: Its Pe Prats. Pe Prats? Why is Pe Prats calling you sote? Hearing Pe Prats name, Estre Berrocal, fearing that something might happen, also crept up, rubbing her eyes. What happened to Pe Prats? Jonathan Tasis has been taken to the hospital and Pe Prats is now with him. Estre Berrocal froze and her first thought was, Isnt Pe Prats dead to Jonathan Tasis?. Wait until I get back, Im going to the hospital first. Ill go with you. When Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal arrived at the hospital in a hurry, they saw Pe Prats sitting in a chair in the gallery outside the ward, her face thoughtful. Pe Prats. Pe Prats heard a voice and looked up to see Adn Rouco with Estre Berrocal: Brother-inw, Estre. Adn Rouco asks, How is Jonathan Tasis? Pe Prats shook her head, Stomach bleeding from excessive drinking, but stomach bleeding is not life-threatening while youre in the hospital, its just Jonathan Tasis is in bad shape at all times. Adn Rouco nodded, It was to be expected that he would be like this when Analena Lozada had just left him; Analena Lozada was more important to him than his own life. Pe Prats bit her lip and spoke, Brother-inw, your contacts are extensive, I did not contact the staff of this hospital when I left Jonathan Tasis earlier, could you ask this hospital to take more care of Jonathan Tasis? Adn Rouco responded lightly, tapped Estre Berrocal on the shoulder and said, Im going to run some errands, you and Pe Prats wait here until I get back. Okay, go ahead. When Adn Rouco left, Estre Berrocal stayed in the hallway with Pe Prats, and for a while the atmosphere was a bit ufortable. Since Pe Prats broke up with Estre Berrocal because of Jonathan Tasis, the rtionship was never the same again, and since Estre Berrocal married Adn Rouco and had a family and children of her own, her time and energy was focused on Adn Rouco and the children. Pe Prats was not even present at when she married Adn Rouco. Before, they were best friends and agreed to be each others bridesmaids when they got married, but now, things are different. Pe Prats looked at her, smiled and gave an advance exnation, I happened to be on a trip abroad when you and my brother-inw got married and I couldnte back, Im so sorry, but my heart. Is with you and my brother-inw. Estre Berrocal nodded and curved her lips, I know, I dont me you. Pe Prats pursed her lips and said, When I was fighting with you and even breaking up with you, the fault wasnt really yours at all, it was that I was simply afraid to admit, or rather, I didnt want to admit, that in Jonathan Tasis mind there was no me. I put all the reasons why I couldnt get Jonathan Tasis on you, so that I could feel better and selfishly feel that it was you who was stealing from me. But Pe Prats, I dont like Jonathan Tasis, and Jonathan Tasis doesnt like me. I know. Maybe people are like that, they dont admit their ipetence when they cant have it, and its better to push someone else. esre, Im sorry, I know our rtionship cant go back to the way it was, but can you forgive me for being willful at the time? Chapter 539: Bad man, bad woman. Estre Berrocal looked at Pe Prats somewhat nervous expression and said with a slight smile, Of course I can forgive you, you were my best friend and you helped me in so many difficult situations in my life, Pe Prats, I thank you so much for what you did for me in the past, maybe without your help, Adam and I Rouco and I would not have been able to be together without you. Its amazing how destiny works, and without an intermediary, we might not have gotten together. Pe Prats looked at her and envy grew in her eyes: Estre, I envy you very much, I know that you and my brother-inw are in love, sometimes I wonder if I was not lucky enough to meet the right person, or if it is true what Jonathan Tasis said, that because I did not take my feelings seriously, now they make fun of me. Now they make fun of me for my feelings and thats karma. Estre Berrocal took her hand and reassured her: No, Pe Prats, you will find your love, what happens is that maybe its not the time, sooner orter, it wille if you are willing to wait. So do you also think Jonathan Tasis is not the person I should love? Estre Berrocal inhaled slightly, Do you want to hear the truth or not?. Of course its true. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly and said sincerely, From the beginning, when you were with Jonathan Tasis, I felt that you were ipatible, I cant say why, but maybe it was my intuition as an observer. Pe Prats, you cannot enter his heart, you are with him, its not the right time, its not the right situation, its not the right person, in this case he will not be attracted to you. Pe Prats eyes were slightly reddened and her voice a little cracked, But but Estre, this time, it really seems like I have fallen into his hands, he obviously did nothing for me, but I cant let him go, this time is different from all the rtionships Ive had before This is different from all the rtionships Ive had before. When I broke up with him, I thought I would be upset for a while and that I would be less upset when I went on a trip, but after all this time, I cant stop asking about him, even when he is with Analena Lozada. Pe Prats, I can understand you, but Would you think Im a bitch, or even a psychopath? But love is so unreasonable. I didnt want to fall in love with him either, and I knew that to Jonathan Tasis I might even be like a bystander. But I cant help but follow him. Estre Berrocal approached her and embraced her only silently, reaching out to caress her slightly trembling back. Its times like this when a hug from a friend works better than advice. Everything is going to be all right Pe Prats, Im sure youre going to find a better man who will love you, love you and pay attention to you. Soon after, Adn Rouco returned: Everything is done, andter doctors and nurses wille to move Jonathan Tasis to a ward. Pe Prats spoke lightly: Thank you brother-inw. What do you thank me for, although I dont want to lecture you, but you have a good rtionship with Jonathan Tasis, you get along well. He may be in the hospital for more than a week, are you going to be here with him during that week? Estre Berrocal reached out privately and tugged on Adn Roucos sleeve, telling him to stop hitting Pe Prats, but naturally a man like Adn Rouco is different from a sensual woman like Estre Berrocal, which after all are two different species in their own right. I Its fine for you to stay here and deal with it, but think about what quality C Jonathan Tasis ex-girlfriend? A friend? Or his alternative girlfriend? Estre Berrocal saw Pe Prats face turn white and reached out to pinch Adn Rouco as he was about to say the word spare tire. This man will not beforted. Pe Prats broke down a bit emotionally and opened her mouth slightly to say, I will think about it. Jonathan Tasis as there is nothing wrong, your brother-inw and I will go back first, so drive home by yourself and be careful. Pe Prats: Good. Estre Berrocal: Coward? What a brother-inw, what a horror. Adn Rouco had just left the hospital with his arm around Estre Berrocal, who was staring at him. The man gave her a dejected look, What are you staring at your man for, you have to wait until you get home if you want to eat your man. Estre Berrocal drowns in You were very mean to Pe Prats earlier and your words were very hurtful, what do you mean by Pe Prats being Jonathan Tasis supporter? If I dont say so, will that girl be able to separate fast enough? Her feelings for Jonathan Tasis will get very sick if she drags it out any longer. Estre Berrocal looked at him amused, Didnt you tell me before that if you passed Pe Prats a handsome man, she would immediately forget about Jonathan Tasis? The presidents judgment is wrong, Pe Prats is more affectionate than you think. Adn Rouco did not reply, but asked rhetorically, Se?ora Estre, do you know what are the two most terrible feelings in a rtionship? Which two are they? Estre Berrocal was a little curious. Bad man, bad woman. Estre Berrocal: As Estre Berrocal climbed into the car, she reflected on the words Adn Rouco had just said while buckling his seat belt and blurted out, What kind of person calls his niece a bad woman? Adn Rouco said as he started the car, So many rtionships, none of them genuine, all jumping through hoops, and thats not bad? Estre Berrocal approached him, looked at his handsome face with a smile on her hand and asked, How many rtionships do you know Pe Prats has had? Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, I dont suppose your rtionship history can be described in a few paragraphs? A few dozen paragraphs of ? Estre Berrocal blinked with teary eyes and looked at him even more mischievously, So. Mr. Adam, how many rtionships have you been in? How can a question like this be wrong Adn Rouco. What level of development are you referring to? If its to the point of sleeping together, youre the only one Ive talked to. Estre Berrocal frowned: Adn Rouco you are too clever. So, what youre saying is that holding hands, kissing, nothing else counts as a rtionship as long as you dont reach thest step?. For holding my hand, with Vanesa Bartolom, and for kissing me, with Clementina Orihu, with my body, when Jerold Rouco appeared. Estre Berrocal curved her lips into a smile, a broad smile, but a somber tone, Good, very good, a clean skim.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Spyker drove a long way, and after a long while Estre Berrocal was leaning against the passenger side, almost asleep, when she heard the man driving speak lightly and earnestly, There is only one who loves with all his heart, and there is only one who enters my heart. Estre Berrocals drowsiness, immediately chased away, was especially eager to hear Adn Rouco sweet-talking her, Who is that man? That man, who now sleeps in my arms every night. Chapter 540: Talking about porn again, it’s so annoying. After a long night of work, Estre Berrocal began to lose control shortly after arriving home, leaning into the arms of Adn Rouco. But Mrs. Estre does not forget to ask a certain man, Adn Rouco, are you a prodigal son? Adn Rouco was not impressed: Mrs. Estre, are you asking if a man who has really only been in love once is a prodigal son? Dont you think thats an excessive question. Estre Berrocal murmured, Where too much. The man lowered his head and kissed her forehead, his voice low, Mrs. Star, you must think Mr. Adam is an innocent man. Pure love? Pure love Does pure love have anything to do with Adn Rouco?Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Men are clearly erotic! Estre Berrocal is so sleepy she can barely keep her eyelids open, while Adn Rouco lifts the sheets and makes movements under them. Under the sheets, a miserable cry came out: Adn Rouco ! I dont want to talk to you about porn. But in the end, any further protest was reduced to a whimper. The next morning, Adn Rouco got upfortable in body and soul, and Estre Berrocaly down on the big bed and spent half the day in bed. Adam Rouco sat on the edge of the bed and patted her back through the nkets, Today we will go together to see Jonathan Tasis. Estre Berrocal made a disgusted face: That Jonathan Tasis is full of shit, I dont want to go to see him, do you want to go by yourself? Adn Rouco: At the breakfast table, Estre Berrocal helped Paulita peel the eggs, passing the whites to Paulita to eat and eating the yolks herself, as usual. Estre Berrocal asked Adn Rouco: Are you really going to see Jonathan Tasis in the hospitalter? Hmm. Im not going oh, I dont really have a friendship with him anyway. Adn Rouco does not pressure her, he is happy that she does not worry about other men, and he certainly agrees with her. By the way, have you heard anything from the man you sent to help Jonathan Tasis find Analena Lozada? Adn Rouco frowned slightly. Not yet, but theyve sent Santino Yepes to Analena Lozadas old house to find out, so we should have some information. Estre Berrocal wondered, Didnt you say that this current Analena Lozada is actually Analena Lozadas real sister, Eleanora Lozada? But you and Jonathan Tasis were so close friends with Analena Lozada and she has a real sister identical to her, why didnt they even mention it to you? This is still under investigation, but she is definitely a real sister, possibly even a twin, otherwise they wouldnt look so much alike. Estre Berrocal nodded and asked again, And would Jonathan Tasise back to haunt you if he knew Analena Lozada was really long dead? Adam Roucos hand, holding his knife and fork and cutting his sandwich, gave a slight pause, then he raised his eyes and looked at the little woman sitting across from him with a smile on his face. You have opened my heart, even if Jonathan Tasises back to haunt me, I have no weakness in his hands. Estre Berrocal murmured with some bitterness, True but it will be Paulita and I who will be unlucky if that second personality of yours is stimted again. Paulita ate her favorite baked ham as she listened to their conversation and asked curiously, with big ebony eyes, Estre, what are the second and third personalities? Does Dad transform? Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal stared at each other and then looked at each other with a smile. Estre Berrocal said, Yes, he will transform as Ultraman and then protect me, Paulita and my brother. Paulita grabbed the toddler chopsticks and said excitedly, Daddy, you have to change one so Paulita can see!. Adn Rouco stroked Paulitas little head and told her: Daddy can only transform when you are in danger, not normally. Paulita blinked her big eyes and said with milk, Even if daddy doesnt be Ultraman, in Paulitas heart, daddy is still a giant!. Adn Roucos heart softens as he looks at his wife and daughter. Just as Adn Rouco was about to leave the house, Estre Berrocals cell phone rang. The caller ID shows Dulcina Calvo. Estre Berrocal thought Dulcina Calvo might be on a transfer or something today and had called her to ask her to apany her shopping. Hello, Dulcina. Estre Esteban Zaragosa has been taken to the emergency room and I am worried and distressed, the doctor has told me that I need the family toe but but I dont even know that Esteban Zaragosa has a family Estre Berrocal was stunned, what? Dr. Esteban is in the emergency room? What the hell is going on? Esteban Zaragosa suddenly fainted in the morning, I dont know why, he was almost unconscious when I brought him here. Okay, Ive got it, WhatsApp me the address of your hospital and Ill be right with Adam. After hanging up the phone, Adn Rouco wrinkled his nose slightly, What happened to Esteban Zaragosa? Dr. Esteban suddenly fainted and went into the emergency room this morning, and I dont know what happened, how he could be so careless being a doctor himself. I will go with you to the hospital. Felipa, keep an eye on Paulita and Esteban for me. Yes, Young Hostess. Upon arriving at the hospital, Dulcina Calvo is seen sitting on a gallery seat, isted and helpless, clutching her arms. As soon as she saw that Estre Berrocal had arrived, Dulcina Calvo got up and hugged Estre Berrocal immediately, choking back a sob: Estre, what to do, Esteban Zaragosa is in a very bad way, Im so scared. Its okay, Esteban Zaragosa himself is a doctor, if something goes really wrong he should take care of it himself, it wont be that serious, dont panic yet. Tears welled up in Dulcina Calvos eyes: Ive been with him for so long that I dont even know if he has a family, what family he has Estre Berrocal looked at Adn Rouco, who naturally understood what she meant, but Esteban Zaragosa the guy had no family. Adn Rouco said, Dulcina, if you need a family member or something like that to sign, you can sign for him. Dulcina Calvos lips parted in some disbelief, Me? But Im not married to Esteban Zaragosa Never mind, Im sure in Esteban Zaragosas mind youve been his wife for a long time. Dulcina Calvos mind was so churning and bustling that she had no energy to think about anything other than Esteban Zaragosa getting out of the resuscitation room safe and sound. How is it possible for a person who was obviously fine yesterday to suddenly faint? Shortly thereafter, the on-call physician came out of the resuscitation room, removed his mask and approached. There is nothing wrong with Dr. Esteban and he has been moved to the general ward. Dulcina Calvo was puzzled: But doctor, why did he suddenly faint? And it looks serious Is there really nothing wrong with him? The patient had a stomach hemorrhage, so he passed out in temporary shock, but with treatment, its not a big deal. Dulcina Calvos brow furrowed further, But it looked like she had more than just a stomach hemorrhage But weve done all the tests we needed to do, and the patient only has a small stomach hemorrhage. Dulcina Calvo didnt think much more about it and just nodded, and Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal apanied Dulcina Calvo to Esteban Zaragosas living room. Esteban Zaragosa had awakened, his thin lips pale and his handsome face haggard in the extreme. He was half leaning on the bed and greeted Dulcina Calvo when he saw her frightened and worried eyes. Come here, girl. Chapter 541: The Girl Who Wants to Stay with Him for Life Dulcina Calvo fought back the tears in her eyes and approached Esteban Zaragosas bedside, The doctor said you had a stomach hemorrhage, but this morning you suddenly fainted and I thought. Esteban Zaragosa you gave me quite a scare Esteban Zaragosa pursed his pale, bloodless lips andughed lightly, Youre a doctor, youve seen a lot of this, why are you shocked?. Dulcina Calvo, as a physician, had seen many patients in shock, but the one who had fainted was none other than Esteban Zaragosa, and how could she not be worried, sitting outside the resuscitation room a moment ago, almost tingling and with her hands shaking uncontrobly. How is that same, youre the one who fainted, of course Im worried Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand to wipe away the girls tears and said reassuringly, Dont cry, Im all right now, arent I?. Dulcina Calvo, still not letting her guard down because Esteban Zaragosa had looked much worse than the average stomach hemorrhage patient when he passed out in the morning, said nervously, Where else are you now? If theres anything ufortable, be sure to tell me. Good. Adn Rouco interrupted them with a soft cough. It was then that Esteban Zaragosa saw Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal: What brings you here?. Dulcina Calvo replied, I was the one who called Estre because you were in the ER before and you needed a signature from the family or something, but but I didnt know your family, so I wanted Estre to ask President Rouco if he knew. Adn Rouco took the floor: Since you are well, Estre and I are going to leave now, there is a patient with a bleeding stomach waiting to be attended. Dulcina Calvo frowned slightly, Whats been going on for two days now, why is there a backlog of patients with stomach bleeding? Estre Berrocal also sighed and said, Nowadays people eat irregrly, they usually eat take-out and hot pots, and they are more drinkers, so there are especially many people with intestinal problems, Dulcina, take good care of doctor Esteban, Adam and I will leave first, remember to contact us at any time if anything happens. Dulcina Calvo nodded, Okay, be careful on the road. When Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal had left the room, Dulcina Calvo unconsciously asked, You havent eaten much sincest night, are you hungry? Hmm. Oh, the doctor wont let me eat now, so Ill ask himter when I can have a liquid meal. Good. When Dulcina Calvo finished speaking, she noticed Esteban Zaragosas eyes, which had focused on her face, and unconsciously touched her face, Why do you keep looking at me? I was wondering when our names might appear on a ledger. Dulcina Calvo blushed a little and lowered her eyes a little embarrassed, holding back a smile from her lips as she stammered, That my parents dont agree with us being together yet, but when youre well enough to be discharged from the hospital, well discuss this matter. The first thing you need to do is get a diamond ring and southern flowers, so its not toote to say yes. Esteban Zaragosa looked down at his dejected little head and a darkness shone in his eyes.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. He really wanted to stay with his girl for the rest of his life if he had the chance, but if he didnt have that life, shouldnt he have let her go sooner? Dulcina. Hmm? As soon as Dulcina Calvo looked up, her chin was cupped by a mans cold fingertips and the handsome face before her suddenly erged, four lips pressed together. The kiss, very sudden, abrupt Dulcina Calvo was speechless. When Esteban Zaragosa finished hanging up the fluids and went to sleep, Dulcina Calvo left the room with her cell phone in her hand and could not resist sending a message to Estre Berrocal. A moment ago, Esteban Zaragosa seems to have proposed to me. Estre Berrocal, who received this WhatsApp message, froze and then smiled back, What do you mean, as if? And was there a proposal or not?. Dulcina Calvo, clutching her phone, answered sweetly: I think that counts as begging, doesnt it? He has suddenly asked me when we can get his name and mine in the same ount book. Its not an explicit proposal, but I guess hes waiting for my answer. It looks like the bridal bouquet was not received in vain, and it looks like the next person to get married will probably be you. The corner of Dulcina Calvos lips couldnt help but lift as she looked down at her phone. It must be a blessing to be married to such a wonderful man as Esteban Zaragosa. Estre Berrocal, sitting in the passenger seat, said to Adn Rouco, who was driving, Looks like were going to have a wedding voucher for Dr. Esteban and Dulcina. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, not very surprised, and merely asked, Is the wedding date confirmed? Thats not true, but it looks like Dr. Esteban is going to propose to Dulcina. But to be honest, Dr. Esteban, being a top doctor, should be very careful about his diet in general, how can he continue to have such severe stomach bleeding? Doctors heal to save others and are often self-conscious about themselves. Estre Berrocal nodded, True, buttely two friends of mine have been in the hospital with stomach hemorrhages at the same time, Adn Rouco, you should drink less when you go out partying, you have a bad stomach too, I wont take care of you if you dare develop a stomach hemorrhage and go to the hospital. At her fierce tone, Adn Rouco gave her a slight smile: Are you really not going to take care of me if I go to the hospital with a real stomach hemorrhage? Of course Im not going, youre a death wish, just to teach you a lesson. Adn Rouco scoffed: Mrs. Estre is bing a real housewife. Estre Berrocal smiled, but said earnestly, Mr. Adam, let me apany you to your gastroscopy someday. Adn Rouco: At the hospital, in the ward, Dulcina Calvo stayed with Esteban Zaragosa, and at night, lying next to Esteban Zaragosas bed, she fell asleep without realizing it. Esteban Zaragosas cell phone rang and the caller ID read Tom Paul. Esteban Zaragosa, fearful of waking Dulcina Calvo, got out of his hospital bed and took his cell phone out of the room before picking up the phone. As soon as the phone was answered, a broken voice was heard on the other end. Esteban Zaragosa, do you want to die or not! udio and I have agreed that if you dont return to Italy, udio and I will simply take a helicopter and kidnap you back! Esteban Zaragosa stood at the end of the hallway, staring out the window into the darkness of the night, his eyes cold and lonely as he said, Ill be back as soon as I can. What are you doing back here, bringing your little girlfriend from Dulcina Bay with you? Does she know whats going on with your body right now? Here, Esteban Zaragosa kept a long silence before speaking slowly: I will end this rtionship as soon as possible. Esteban, I hope this time you will do what you say, you are in a dangerous position and it is not a good home for Dulcina Calvo, not to say that your life is in danger at any moment. Sometimes I really dont understand you, if you hadnt fallen in love with this girl, your illness might not have returned, Ive been telling you for a long time that your diet and mood must be properly taken care of, but as soon as you meet this whatever Dulcina Calvo is, you even dare to drink when youre in a bad mood, is love more important than life? Dont call me again if theres nothing else. Beep beep beep beep There was a busy tone on the phone. Hey ! Go back to Italy quick Shit! Hang me! Chapter 542: Dulcina Calvo, let’s break up. Dulcina Calvo wakes up to discover that the man in the hospital bed has disappeared. Just as he was about to get up to go look for her, Esteban Zaragosa had already returned with his cell phone in his hand. Dulcina Calvo rxed, Where were you? Why didnt you wake me up?. Watching you sleep so soundly, I couldnt bear to call you. Dulcina Calvo looked at the time on her phone and asked, Itste, you must be hungry. The doctor said you can have a liquid meal tonight, Ill bring you some porridge. She was about to leave when Esteban Zaragosa took her wrist between his and the man looked at her gently, Itste, where can I get porridge, order it to go?. But the takeout can be less than clean I have the numbers of some private chef restaurants that I can send directly. Dulcina Calvo helped him lie back down on the bed: Well, Im a little hungry too, order two. Good. When the porridge arrived, there were many sandwiches in it that Esteban Zaragosa could not eat, all ordered for Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo worked up an appetite: This ce has some really good ss shrimp meatballs, can you take me there when you get out of the hospital?. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her soft, clear little face and suddenly became a little quiet. Dulcina Calvo did not listen to his answer and looked at him: Whats wrong? Is your white porridge tasteless and unpleasant? Do you want some sugar?. Esteban Zaragosa shook his head and spoke faintly, Tomorrow morning, youre going home. No, I just took a few days off from the hospital, dont worry, it wont affect my work. I mean you dont have toe take care of meter. Dulcina Calvo looked at him with some confusion and said with a smile, But you need to be taken care of right now. As your girlfriend, Im supposed to take care of you when youre sick, and youll take care of me when Im sick, so why kick me out? Staying here to take care of you is much easier than working at the hospital, and its not tiring. If you are no longer my girlfriend from now on, you dont need to take care of me. Dulcina Calvos hand gripping the chopsticks froze, and with it the smile on her lips hardened. Esteban Zaragosa, what are you talking about, its not that I think taking care of you is a burden, Im worried that youre sick, I Dulcina Calvo, lets break up. The disposable chopsticks in Dulcina Calvos hand slipped out of her hand and fell to the floor. She cracked a smile and said, Esteban, Esteban Zaragosa, are you kidding me?. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes, staring at her, said, word for word, Im not kidding, Im serious. Is it because my parents keep stopping us, so Before the words could finish, they were interrupted by Esteban Zaragosa: It has nothing to do with your parents. Dulcina Calvo, her eyes slightly reddened, looked increasingly puzzled: And why?. I suddenly realized that I dont like you that much. Dulcina Calvo, with her hands lost, suddenly stood up, choked a little and questioned him: What do you mean by suddenly realizing, after all this time, that you dont like me so much? Esteban Zaragosa, what exactly do you mean? After a long moment, Esteban Zaragosa narrowed his dark eyes slightly, looked down at his folded hands and spoke without a hint of emotion, Im tired of ying, is that reason enough? Dulcina Calvo felt a vague tingling in her body, not knowing if it was from anger or from being so upset, but she tried with restraint to calm down. She took a deep breath and asked, So, from the beginning, you werent serious about me? Esteban Zaragosa looked up and merely asked rhetorically, Do you think it is possible for people like us, who are not even of the same ss, to get married? Dulcina Calvo was very hurt by what Esteban Zaragosa said, which really hurt her, more than indifference with stinging. Dulcina Calvos hand, which hung on her leg, was crumpling into a fist: But you once divorced udio Belles for me. First of all, I never had any substantial marital rtionship with udio Belles, and I did not decide to divorce her after meeting you; your presence only gave me the excuse and the opportunity to do so. Tears, finally came out of her eyes, she did not want to cry, forcefully with the back of her hand to wipe away the tears, but why only now mention the breakup, before why not say? And I asked you, you said you were serious about me, why did you lie to me?. Why does he worship her so much if its just for fun, the kind of worship that clearly gives the wrong impression of true love? Ive told every woman Ive dated that I mean it C do you believe what men say when theyre in love? Dad A p, hard, on the left side of Esteban Zaragosas face. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her slowly and asked, Relieved?. If you are relieved of your hatred, stop bothering me. Dulcina Calvo covered her mouth and turned to flee the hospital at a brisk pace. He ran hard, harder than he had ever run a marathon in school, because he never wanted to see Esteban Zaragosa again. Why has ite to this A few hours earlier, he had asked when they could enter their names in a ledger, and she had thought that was a precursor to a proposal, that he was really thinking about their future. But now Esteban Zaragosa was telling him that it was just for fun and that there was nothing serious. His stubbornness and insistence on Esteban Zaragosa turned out to be a joke when mom and dad objected. He told her to trust him and that she would solve all difficulties as long as she was with him, but now, he breaks up with her, saying that they are not the same kind, that she is not worthy to talk to him about her feelings and that he is even afraid that she will persecute him. After fleeing the hospital, Dulcina Calvo burst into tears, went home and spent the night awake.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. I received a WhatsApp message from Estre Berrocal in the morning. Estre Berrocal asked him, How is Dr. Esteban? Has he been left alone in the hospital to take care of himtely and is he doing well? Dulcina Calvo repeated a few words with difficulty: I am not going to go to the hospital to take care of him. Huh? Estre Berrocal didnt understand what it meant. Dulcina Calvo quickly returned the message: Estre, could you please not mention this person in front of me again? Estre Berrocal became even more suspicious: Have you had a fight with Dr. Esteban?. No, I broke up with him. Within seconds, Estre Berrocals call came directly. Dulcina Calvo hesitated for a few seconds, thinking that even if she didnt face him now, she would have to face himter, and that it would be better to finish him off as soon as possible. As soon as she picked up the phone, Estre Berrocal asked worriedly, Didnt you and Dr. Esteban have a good time yesterday? Didnt you say he proposed to you? Why did you and Dr. Esteban break up in the blink of an eye? Could there have been a misunderstanding? There was no misunderstanding, he said we werent in the same ss and he was just messing with me. Estre Berrocal frowned: a second Lzaro Morejn? ined Dulcina Calvo: You are right, Esteban Zaragosa is no different from Lzaro Morejn, he is a second Lzaro Morejn, even worse. Estre Berrocal unconsciously analyzed, But Dr. Esteban doesnt seem like that kind of person Dulcina Calvo shouted in exasperation, It is. Okay, okay, dont cry yet, where are you now, Im worried about you. Im home, Estre, can youe keep mepany? assured Estre Berrocal as she prepared to leave, Okay, will you wait for me for half an hour? No second thoughts, we have the next good man without Esteban Zaragosa. Chapter 543: Mrs. Estrella traumatic brain injury At The Vis at Repulse Bay, Estre Berrocal hangs up the phone and hands Lucio, who is in her arms, to the nanny. This nanny, a former sister of Felipas family, is a reliable and loyal person and has been helping Estre Berrocal with the children since Felipa returned to the Rouco family.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. During the week, Cari takes Luciocuando Adn Rouco to work with the group, Paulita goes to school and Estre Berrocal needs to go out. Estre Berrocal didnt call a car because she was worried that Dulcina Calvo wouldnt be able to think clearly, so she drove herself from the garage to Dulcina Calvos apartment. When she was pregnant, Adn Rouco had her under control and did not allow her to drive, so it had been a long time since she had driven and her driving skills were rusty. When she arrived at Dulcina Calvos apartment, Estre Berrocal opened the door and saw Dulcina Calvo with eyes as puffy as walnuts. Dulcina Star Dulcina Calvo snorted and hugged herself to her, sobbing and cursing, Esteban Zaragosa is a bastard, inviting me and ying games with me, does he think this is funny? Estre Berrocal took her by the arm and walked over to the couch, pulling out some tissues to dry her tears. Im so relieved to see that youre okay, I was so afraid you wouldnt be able to think straight after all the way. Dulcina Calvo grabbed a Kleenex, blew her nose vigorously a couple of times, grabbed the bucket of instant noodles fresh off the counter and asked, By the way, have you eaten yet? Estre Berrocal couldnt help but let out augh: Seeing that you still have the presence of mind to remember to eat, you dont seem too upset. Dulcina Calvo hummed softly, sucking on her bubble noodles as she talked about chicken soup: Havent you heard of it? To be an adult is to cook yourself a bowl of noodles while crying, even if you suffer a lot, and dont forget to add an egg. Not only did I add an egg, I also added ham. Even if we break up, I cant starve myself for that bastard Esteban Zaragosa. Estre Berrocal nodded approvingly, Thats right. But . how can it be so sudden, I have seen before that Dr. Esteban and you have always had a good rtionship, even when your parents were against you, he has been firmly on your side, how can he change from one moment to the next? After a good cry and a lot of grief, Dulcina Calvo seemed calmer and, after thinking about it for a while, she did feel that there was something strange about the incident. Star, do you think hell suddenly want to break up with me because he has some incurable disease like the hero of a tragic romantic movie? Dulcina Calvo puffed out her little mouth and said in a somewhat defeated voice, But the doctor said he was just bleeding from his stomach, its not like Im going to kill him, so why did he leave me out? Estre Berrocal remembered the gunshot wound that Esteban Zaragosa had received in Italy, a man who, at first nce, did not look like a man with the ordinary work of a doctor. Dulcina, do you know exactly what Dr. Estebans work is? It always seemed to me that Dr. Estebans work was very dangerous. Dulcina Calvo nodded: I have asked him about it before, but he has been very reserved, but he doesnt seem like a good guy to me, a man who handles guns a lot he shouldnt be a good guy. Estre Berrocal let out augh, Do you continue to have a rtionship with someone if you think theyre no good?. Dulcina Calvos eyes bugged out, her watery eyes lowered slightly as she looked down at the finger-licking noodles, suddenly less appetizing. I want to stay away from dangerous men like that, but I cant help but want to be near him, so what can I do? Estre Berrocal reached out, patted him on the shoulder and asked, So, what are you going to do Dulcina, honestly, you can break up with Lzaro Morejn when he cheats on you, but what about Esteban What about Zaragosa, can you do it? Dulcina Calvos watery eyes looked seriously at Estre Berrocal, I would lie to you and say yes, but I know perfectly well that Esteban Zaragosa and Lzaro Morejn are in apletely different ce in my heart, Esteban Zaragosa has taught me what love is, what perseverance in rtionships is, and even knowing he may not be from the same world as me, even knowing that he is a dangerous man, I cant stop thinking about him. So what are you going to do? Even after he breaks up with you, are you going to go back to him? Dulcina Calvo shook her head softly, I dont know. Estre, have you and Adn Rouco ever broken up?. Estre Berrocal burst outughing: Of course we broke up, not only did we break up several times, we almost got divorced. But in the end Adn Rouco went with you, didnt he? Yes. Dulcina Calvo says with conviction: Thats why I believe that my feelings are not over, I want to believe that what I see and what I feel for Esteban Zaragosa is real, and since it is real, his feelings for me will also be real, but I dont know now why he has suddenly broken up with me, and if he really loves me in the end, Im sure it will reach me too. The reason the Earth is round is probably because people who want to get together end up doing so. Estre Berrocal apanied Dulcina Calvo into the night. Estre Berrocals cell phone had been resting in her purse, as she was usually at home for fear of disturbing Lucios sleep, so she had put it on vibrate and did not hear the call from Adn Rouco. When I left Dulcina Calvos apartment, there were several missed calls on my phone, all from Adn Rouco. Estre Berrocal got into the car and instead of driving immediately, she first called Adn Rouco, and when the call was answered, the mans voice was slightly cold: I heard Cari say that you have gone out on your own, where are you? I wille and pick you up. Im already nning to go home now, no need toe pick me up, Ill be home in half an hour, itll be quick. Without waiting for Adn Rouco to say anything else, Estre Berrocal had simply hung up the phone. Adn Rouco: Have you been out of control too muchtely, so you are bing more and more anarchic? Estre Berrocal was driving back to Las Vis in Repulse Bay at the end of the day, the road was a bit jammed and it took over forty minutes to get out of town when Adam Roucos call came back in. Why havent you arrived yet, send me your address and Ille and get you right away. Donte, theres traffic downtown, I should have known to take the subway. No sooner had she said a few words than Estre Berrocal felt a huge jolt from behind, the phone dropped from her hand and her brain rattled. His first thought was that the car had been rear-ended. Estre Berrocal was left unconscious and slumped over the steering wheel. The phone is still in the line Star? Star? Adn Rouco shouted her name a dozen times before Estre Berrocal gained some awareness, and with great effort she reached for the screen of her phone and pressed the speakerphone. Adam, Ive been in a car ident. In that voice came a nervous, fearful cry, and Adn Rouco, on the other end of the phone, his dark eyes narrowed sharply. Impact to the rear of the car. The traffic police brigade and ambnce were soon on the road to the ident. The vehicles involved in the ident were removed by the traffic police and Estre Berrocal was taken to the hospital by ambnce. Adn Rouco rushed to the hospital in a hurry. How is my wife? Mr. Adam, Ms. Estres condition is not serious, but she needs to be hospitalized for observation due to a mild concussion and a brain hemorrhage. Adn Rouco exhaled a tight sigh, exhaled it deeply and raised his hand to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead. The man walked into the living room with long legs as he made a mental decision, I will not let that woman touch the car again. Chapter 544: Brain damage? Adn Rouco pushes open the door of the room and enters to see the injured little woman in bed, already awake and lying on the bed ying with her cell phone as if nothing had happened. Adn Rouco was inexplicably annoyed that he had been so worried during the entire trip and that she was so unconcerned. The man reached over and grabbed the phone out of her hand with a split hand, Isnt it about time you exined to me why you went out in private without my permission and now youve been in a car ident? Estre Berrocal looked directly at him with a slightly puzzled emotion on her face, Who are you and why are you picking up my phone?. Adn Roucos brow furrowed: What did you say? Estre Berrocal snatched the phone from him with particr calm: Man, its inexplicable, I dont even know you, why have you burst into my room and snatched my phone, if you dont leave, Ill have the hospital staff throw you out. Not only did Adn Rouco not leave, but he took a seat next to Estre Berrocals bed and reached out to touch her forehead. Estre Berrocal pushed his hand away with some anger: What are you doing, dont think Im not going to sue you for foul y just because youre handsome! If you put your hands on me again, Ill get on . Before she could finish her sentence, both her hands were firmly grasped by Adn Rouco, pressed to the sides of her head, and Adn Rouco was looking down on her from above, his dark eyes searching her for an instant. Is the brain really beaten? Estre Berrocal: She struggled unsessfully, and her watery eyes looked at him angrily, Who are you calling brainless? I think youre the one whos out of your mind! Let go of me. The nurse who came to hang up the water pushed the door and, as soon as she opened it, saw such an ambiguous position. That patients potion of has been dispensed you It was then that Adn Rouco slowly released Estre Berrocal and stood up calmly, without a trace of panic or embarrassment on his face. As the nurse was hanging the water on Estre Berrocal, she said, Nurse, hes getting into the room, arent you going to do anything? Help me get him out. The nurse, with a questioning look, thought at first that they had quarreled and said with a smile, Mrs. Estre, have you quarreled with Mr. Adam? What Ms. StarMr. Adam, I dont know you. The nurse unconsciously looked at Adn Rouco: Mr. Adn, this Adn Roucos dark eyes were fixed on Estre Berrocal and he calmly replied: Dont bother with my wife, Im sure shes lost it. Estre Berrocal snorted, Hey, who are you calling brainless? Youre the one with the problem! Nurse, dont the hospital staff care about such unpleasant people?. The nurses scalp tingled and she smiled in a caterwauling manner, But Mrs. Estre, it really is your husband, he just has a mild concussion, how is it possible that you dont remember your husband? How can that be, I dont know if Im married or not? But this Mr. Adn, who is really her husband, and is also the president of the Rouco Group, is the person who controls this hospital. Estre Berrocal: Are controlling people cool? Can a controlling person get on someones turf? Nurse: What is Ms. Estre ying at here? In clinical medicine, concussions cause the injured person to lose some of their memory of the incident, but do not cause a reaction such as forgetting who your husband is, unless there is a massive hemorrhage in the brain or a craniotomy. A child. But how is it possible that Mrs. Estre has forgotten her husband with such a positive reaction just now, even a little alive and well? Once the nurse finished sticking Estre Berrocal with the needle, turned on the water and left the room, Adn Rouco sat in the chair next to her and stared at her, making Estre Berrocals whole body shudder. You dont remember me, do you remember who Dulcina Calvo is? Of course I remember, Dulcina Calvo is a good friend of mine and I just met Dulcina. You dont need to remind me. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow and folded his arms, examining her with the sharpness of a hawk: Very good. Where are you going to go when you get back from Dulcina Calvos house? Estre Berrocal got a little impatient: Of course Im going home, what kind of questions are you asking here. Adn Rouco nodded with his chin: Well, thats good, it doesnt seem very serious. It sounded good to me, I didnt know you in the first ce, why are you still stuck here? Adn Rouco simply ignored her and continued, Do you know who Paulita is?. Of course I know, Paulita is my daughter, I dont need you to remind me who the hell you are to intrude on my privacy. Heh, you remember the good friend Dulcina Calvo, and Paulita, but not him? Adn Roucoughed lightly and asked, You just told the nurse that you were not married, so where did you get your daughter from and who is the father of your daughter? You are a very strange person, what do you care about my business, get out of here. Deliberately annoying and changing the subject because you cant answer? Adn Rouco stood up and said, Yes, Im going out. The man, surprisingly, was obedient and left the room. As soon as she saw Adn Rouco leave the room, Estre Berrocal let out a long sigh. Roar, so difficult to deal with. Adn Rouco left the room and went directly to the attending physicians office. Doctor, is it possible for a concussion like my wifes to cause partial memory loss? The attending physician froze and asked with concern, Was Mrs. Estre doing anything different a moment ago? Adn Rouco: He just woke up and doesnt recognize me, but he remembers the others. This, this is not possible, Mrs. Estre only had a small concussion and a small hemorrhage in the brain, it would not cause such a big memory loss situation, it is possible that she had a traffic ident and forgetting what happened at that moment is possible, because at the moment of the big impact, it is very normal for a person to be in a state of semi-consciousness and not remember what happened at that moment. The doctor thought for a long time and asked nervously, President Rouco, Mrs. Estre is not ying a joke on you, is she? Adn Roucos eyes sparkled: I think the same as the doctor. Adn Rouco asked Santino Yepes to take Paulita to the hospital before returning to the ward. Paulita came running into the living room as soon as she arrived: Estre, daddy told me that you hit your head in the ident, does your head still hurt? Estre Berrocal caressed the little boys head, Estre is fine, it doesnt hurt anymore. Paulita reached out her small, milky white hand and gently touched Estre Berrocals forehead, blowing with her little mouth. All you have to do is puff. Estre Berrocal smiled, How thoughtful of Paulita. Paulita blinked her big eyes at Estre Berrocal curiously, Estre, is it true that Papa says you dont remember him? Estre Berrocal pursed her lips and did not speak for a long time. That, Mr. Santino, why dont you take Paulita home first, I have a bit of a headache and I want to rest for now.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Adn Roucos dark eyes look yfully at his wife What kind of memory loss is this? Even selective memory loss cant be that precise in choosing the target of memory loss, can it? After saying this, Estre Berrocal seemed to bite her tongue as she noticed Adn Roucos inquiring gaze. It seems exposed Chapter 545: It’s always fun to be around you Adam Roucos dark eyes looked yfully at his young wife, who was half leaning on the bed, and gave instructions to Santino Yepes: Santino Yepes, take Paulita home, Ill take care of the woman. Okay, boss. Paulita gave Estre Berrocal a kiss on the cheek as she was leaving, and said in a small, milky voice, Estre, Papa and I love you very much, so dont forget me and Papa. Estre Berrocals ears unconsciously warmed up. When Santino Yepes left with Paulita, Adn Rouco did not prick her immediately, but asked her in a soft voice: What do you want to eat, Ill bring it to you. Im not hungry. Right after I said this, my stomach roared. Estre Berrocal: What an uncooperative belly! Adam Rouco hooked his thin lips, You like Ippudo sandwiches, how about something light for the evening with some dim sum?. Estre Berrocal did not say a word, more or less in agreement. Estre Berrocals appetite was whetted when she was handed fresh scallop porridge and various appetizers from Yipingju. Adn Rouco helped her to ce the table on the bed and to open those boxes, and Estre Berrocal did not hold back any longer and ate enough by the throat. Adn Rouco, who had also eaten a little, looked at her,ughed lightly and joked: You seem to have lost your memory, but your tastes havent changed. You still really like potato pancakes. Adn Rouco did not eat a single piece of this whole box of potato pancakes, which Estre Berrocal ate by herself. Estre Berrocal, Since the tastes havent changed then let me see if the physical response has changed. Why um. Estre Berrocal had just looked up when he pped her on the back of the head and the man leaned in for a kiss. Estre Berrocals teary eyes widened and she clenched her fists and punched him in the shoulders and chest, but Adn Rouco was dominant and not only did he not let go of her for half a second, he kissed her deeper and deeper. The temperature of Estre Berrocals face rose instantly, perhaps because she was so ovee with emotion that she forgot to pretend to lose her memory and instinctively reached out to wrap her arms around Adn Roucos neck in response to his passionate kiss. Kiss till the sky thunders Adam Rouco suddenly yanked her arms from around his neck and stopped, his dark eyes burning as he gazed into her ecstatic face. Could it be that you dont know me? Or is it that for you, men you dont know can kiss you, hug you, touch you, and you even give a response? Estre Berrocal bit her lip and red at him, then tried to pull away and get under the sheets, only to have Adn Rouco return her one step faster, Nothing to say? Hmm? Adam Rouco! Adam Roucos dark eyes scrutinized her with a slight nce, So now you know me? Do you know who I am?. , Estre Berrocal bit her lip harder. Adn Roucos face cooled and his tone became more serious: Is it fun to y the game of pretending to have amnesia? You know what I was really worried about just now? Dont think Im going to forgive you for faking a little memory loss and running off on your own without my permission, its been a long time since youve touched a car, you know what would worry me?. Estre Berrocal was educated with sour eyes: But I was the one who was rear-ended, my driving skills were not the problem, it was the person who rear-ended me who had a problem with his driving skills Then why the hell are you pretending to have memory loss? Estre Berrocal: Estre Berrocal crawled under the covers andy on her side, her back to him, her eyes red-rimmed as she murmured, I just wanted you to feel that way, when your other personalities would run off and do that to me, even worse than Ive done to you now. Adn Rouco raised a hand to pinch his brow bone and let out a soft sigh. After a long while, the man did not respond, and Estre Berrocal thought he was really angry, and felt a little aggrieved that he had been so mean to her, so she pulled up the sheets and covered her head directly. Adn Rouco lowers his eyes and looks at the mass under the sheets, with a certain helplessness. Theforter, came a shaken voice of usation: I was injured in a car ident, youre still fierce me, Im just kidding with you, do you have to be on the line with me? I am not allowed to drive In the future, why are you bad? Adn Roucos heart softened and he reached out to pull back the nkets to discover a little madman with disheveled hair and red eyes staring at him with a pout of rage. Finally, Adn Rouco hugged her tightly, bringing his two thin arms around her neck, hisrge hands sping her back. Its not bad anymore, its good that people are doing well. The man cocked his head, kissed her temple and reached out to fix her disheveled hair, But Mrs. Star, dont ever joke with Mr. Adam like that again. Its not funny at all. huh? Estre Berrocal emitted a choked hmmm, I shouldnt have faked amnesia, Adam Im sorry, I was just trying to y a joke on you, I didnt expect you to get angry. Adn Rouco took her to sit on hisp with Estre Berrocal leaning on his arms. Adn Rouco put a hand to his forehead and asked him, Does your head still hurt? Im even more dizzy after arguing with you, and I was feeling fine. Adn Rouco raised his hand and gave him a smack on the head: Lesson learned. Estre Berrocal rubbed her forehead, That hurts!. What were you doing this afternoon at Dulcina Calvos house? Ah yes, I recorded an audio that I gave to Esteban Zaragosa, but its on my phone and I cant pass it on. Why dont you take that audio from me and pass it to Esteban Zaragosa?. Adn Rouco frowned slightly: What audio?. Esteban Zaragosa breaks up with Dulcina. Adn Rouco was a little surprised and raised an eyebrow: Who brought up the subject of the breakup, Dulcina Calvo?. Of course not, it was Esteban Zaragosa who proposed the breakup. And inexplicably, Dulcina said earlier that Esteban Zaragosa was about to propose, so howe he suddenly broke up with Dulcina. That Esteban Zaragosa would break up with Dulcina Calvo? This is probably the most incredible thing Ive heard this year Esteban Zaragosa has been waiting many years for that girl Dulcina Calvo, and finally he has her in his hands, and he breaks? Adn Rouco reached Estre Berrocals phone and asked: What did Dulcina Calvo say? Estre Berrocal covered the phone with one hand: You cant listen. Okay, Im not listening, Ill take over the transmission. Estre Berrocal, after passing the phone to Adn Rouco, said with some difficulty: My head is numb and I want to lie down to sleep. Adn Rouco took her to the bed and lowered the hospital bed: Sleep. Guess what I was thinking when I had my ident today? Adn Rouco raises an eyebrow and listens in rapt attention.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal sighed and said, I wondered if our Adam would have taken another wife if I had died tragically, if my stepmother would have abused our Paulita and Esteban, and then I realized that I had too manyplexes and that it would be better not to be reborn as a human being in my next life. What nonsense, if you dont be a human being in your next life, then how will you marry me again? Estre Berrocal turned her eyes to look at him with starry eyes and said, It could be a ring, aputer, a pen. Adn Rouco asks amused, Whats the point of doing all this?. Estre Berrocal let out augh, You can buy me back, its always fun to be around you. Chapter 546: Man picked up by helicopter It was the next morning when Esteban Zaragosa received the recording of Adn Rouco while he was in the hospital bed. A conversation between Dulcina Calvo and Estre Berrocal came over the phone C a conversation between Dulcina Calvo and Estre Berrocal. If you dont think its good, are you still in a rtionship with someone? I want to stay away from dangerous men like that too, but I cant help wanting to be near him, so what can I do? So what are you going to do Dulcina, honestly, Lazaro Morejon cheated on you and you can break up with him quickly, what about. Esteban Zaragosa, can you do it? I would like to lie to you and say yes, but I know perfectly well that Esteban Zaragosa and Lzaro Morejn are in apletely different ce in my heart, that Esteban Zaragosa taught me what love is and what it means to sustain a rtionship, and even knowing that he could not be in the same world as me, even knowing that he was a dangerous man, I cant help but think of him. Thats why I think my feelings are not over, I would like to believe that what I saw and what I felt for Esteban Zaragosa is real and since it is real, his feelings for me will be real too, but now I dont know why he suddenly broke up with me and if he really loved me in the end, he would havee for me too. Esteban Zaragosas knuckles, blue and white as he holds the phone. The foolish girl had believed him, and foolishly believed he would go to her. But what if you really do not go back to her? After listening to these audios, Esteban Zaragosa closes his eyes deeply. Tom Pauls call came in C Esteban! udio and I wille by helicopter tonight to pick you up! Then youlle straight to the hospital rooftop! Your cover has been blown and Im worried that the Dark Organization will make a move! Youd better watch out on your own! In the room, Estre Berrocal kept looking at Adn Roucos cell phone, Has Dr. Esteban had any reaction?. Adn Rouco said calmly: Yes. What did he say? He is said to be leaving the Holy City tonight. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched: After all those touching words, you happen to be leaving La Ciudad Santa tonight. Estre Berrocal shook her head, Its true that since the beginning of time men have had thin skin Adn Rouco looked at her, Then why did you give the news to Dulcina Calvo?. ahem. Dulcina Calvo left work at the hospital with the idea that Esteban Zaragosa would be leaving La Ciudad Santa tonight. Leaving the Holy City, are you going back to Italy to meet udio Belles? The doubts in my head, growing bigger and bigger, were unanswerable, but harder to release. Dulcina Calvo looked at the time, hailed a cab and decided to give herself and Esteban Zaragosa a chance. By the time we arrived at the hospital, it was 7 pm. Dulcina Calvo had just entered Esteban Zaragosas living room when she realized that he had put on a suit and was ready to leave. You, are you leaving? Esteban Zaragosa was undoubtedly surprised to see her, and there was a sh of surprise in his eyes, but this surprise was quickly covered by a cold thinness. What are you doing here, didnt you say something about breaking up?. I I just dont get it, obviously before Before Dulcina Calvo could finish her sentence, Esteban Zaragosa had already interrupted her with mock impatience: Dont you understand what? Ive made it very clear that Im tired of you. At the end of the sentence, Esteban Zaragosa was already leaving the room with long legs, after receiving a message from Tom Paul on his cell phone. Esteban! udio and I are almost there! Go ahead, wait for us on the roof! Esteban Zaragosa crosses directly to Dulcina Calvo and heads for the elevators. Esteban Zaragosa entered the elevator and, as the doors slowly closed, he noticed a suspicious person following him. With a sh of dark eyes, he hurriedly pressed the door close button and coldly warned Dulcina Calvo: Stop following me. Dulcina Calvo was ruthlessly removed from the elevator. But Dulcina Calvo did not give up and, seeing that the elevator was facing up, she also pressed the button and went after it. And the man dressed in ck who had followed Esteban Zaragosa followed him. When we reached the rooftop, the wind was strong and blew Dulcina Calvos hair out of her hair. He immediately saw Esteban Zaragosa, Esteban Zaragosa! Esteban Zaragosa looked back with a horrified gleam in his eyes and, suddenly, he pointed his gun! Dulcina Calvos whole body forgot to breathe, her world almost stopped when the bullet brushed past her hair on the fly her eyes widened. BOOMC Some people fall. But Dulcina Calvo was sure that the person who fell was not her, and that the person who was shot was not her. She stiffened with fear and turned slowly to look, only to see a man in ck with a gunshot wound to the viscera he appeared to be dead. And the killer is Esteban Zaragosa. The loud roar of a helicopter, from far and near. A whistling hurricane over Dulcina Calvos head.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. He looked up as a helicopter flew overhead He didnt even have time to sort out his confused thoughts or digest the bloody and chaotic scene before the helicopter was already parked on the rooftop. A man and a woman got off in the helicopter. The man is in his early thirties, with blond hair, blue eyes and deep, attractive features. The woman getting out of the helicopter, beautiful andpetently dressed in ck leather, is none other than udio Belles. udius Belles raised an eyebrow at Tom Paul and gloated, Shit, Estebans little girlfriend has seen Esteban kill someone. Tom Paul had a righteous look on his face: This girl cannot be held back, she must be silenced. Tom Paul drew his pistol from his waistband and struck toward Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosa stopped him right in front of him and coldly ordered, Pick up the body. What about this girl? If she exposes us, were dead. Esteban Zaragosa looked up, he was in no mood to joke with him, he was in a bad mood. I promise you he wont reveal our whereabouts to anyone, he doesnt even know who we are, so if you want to get out of here fast, take the body to the ne. Tom Paul curled up, walking past Dulcina Calvo and casting a few more passing nces. What kind of girl could have thrown Esteban Zaragosa into this position. Come closer and see C Pretty, yes, but to him, who has seen so many beautiful women, those looks are nothing but nd. So why exactly does Esteban like him? When Dulcina Calvo saw the silver pistol in Tom Pauls hand, she took several steps to the side in fright, her little face bloodless. udio Belles approached Esteban Zaragosa, put his arm on Esteban Zaragosas shoulder and mocked: Look how your little girlfriend reacts when she sees a gun, so scared, can she really handle you? Youve got blood on your hands tsk, tsk, tsk. Esteban Zaragosa pushed udio Belles straight away and headed for the helicopter with an expressionless face: I have broken up with her. udio Belles: It was as if I had heard great news! Upon seeing Esteban Zaragosa leave, Dulcina Calvo fought against the countless fears inside her and rushed. Only for udio Belles to catch up and block directly in passing. Hey, thats the helicopter making a lot of noise and you didnt hear it, did you? Esteban just said you guys broke up. Dulcina Calvo, with courage and strength out of nowhere, pushed udio Belles and ran towards the helicopter. udius Belles turned to look at the diminutive figure and sneered, What a force, you dont look like a frightened fool. Dulcina Calvo leaned out of the helicopter entrance, looked at Esteban Zaragosa and questioned aloud, Esteban Zaragosa, you actually broke up with me out of the blue because your job was too dangerous and you didnt want to involve me, right? Chapter 547: This man’s family really has a landmine After Tom Paul threw the body into the helicopter, udio Belles jumped into the cockpit as fast as he could. Dulcina Calvo stood in the doorway of the cabin, her watery eyes firmly fixed on Esteban Zaragosa, her small hand climbing into his long, cold one, Esteban Zaragosa, answer me. The soft but firm voice held a hidden plea that made Esteban Zaragosas heart flutter wildly. But the mans gaze, clear and cold and without warmth, turned his small hands away a little and only opened his mouth indifferently, Go home, dont wait for me anymore and pretend you dont know me. Dont wait for him, pretend you dont know him The cabin door mmed shut, isting Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo watched the helicopter fly away overhead, tears crossing the corners of her eyes. He came, but he left. Sitting in the helicopter, Esteban Zaragosa looked at the hospital rooftop, getting smaller and smaller, and the small figure that had not left it for a long time, as if arge hand had squeezed and shattered his heart. udio Belles, sitting next to her, scoffed: Whoever told me in the first ce that Dulcina Calvo was the Dulcina Calvo of a lifetime has broken with him. A mans mouth is a deceitful ghost, indeed. Tom Paul chatted with them while piloting the helicopter, Esteban, you didnt think you were going to die and thats why you cleared it with that little girl, did you? Are you still the same White Wolf that kills people? Lobo nco, code name of Esteban Zaragosa in the organization he founded at the time of World War II. Esteban Zaragosa remained silent and did not speak. udio Belles growled slightly and added: I have already said that you and Dulcina Calvo have no future, you are not from the same world, a good DulcinaDulcina like her, born in a harmonious and well-to-do family, for her profession, healing people is her ideal and her duty, but you, a butcher with blood on her hands, she saves people, you kill people. A butcher with blood on her hands, she saves people, you kill people, you are not meant to be on the same side. Tom Paul disagrees, udio, youre being petty, we kill people but we kill terrorists and bad guys, we kill a small number of people to keep the whole world safe and protect the majority, our profession is honorable, okay? Saying that greatness, are you moving yourself? Tom Paulughed uncontrobly, We are heroes. udio Belles added: Yes, the kind of hero who cannot leave a name after death. Tom Paul: udio Belles looked at Esteban Zaragosa, noticed that he never spoke, pursed his lips and spoke: Your stomach problems need to be properly treated when you return or youll really hang. I know. udio Belles swallowed saliva and couldnt resist asking, Honestly, you didnt break up with Dulcina Calvo because you felt you were in danger, did you? Esteban Zaragosa told her, Didnt you just say that she and I never agreed? If so, it is better that we both separate as soon as possible. udio Belles sulked for no reason, Esteban Zaragosa, so you are such a resigned man. Esteban Zaragosa turned his eyes to the night outside the window and said calmly, I want her to end up marrying a man like me so that she will always remember me. But Im afraid shell end up marrying a man like me. A hint of dejection crossed the side of his silent face. udio Belles was a bit puzzled: Why?. Esteban Zaragosa: If he is like me, why not me? udio Belles gaze wavered. At 10 p. m., Estre Berrocals head was numb and she couldnt sleep, so she sent a WhatsApp to Dulcina Calvo. Have you seen Esteban Zaragosa? Soon, Dulcina Calvo returned: See youter. Estre Berrocals eyes lit up: How did it turn out, did you reconcile?. Dulcina Calvo said without emotion, No, he told me to go home, dont make me wait for him again, pretend I I didnt know him. Adn Rouco sat for a while in the living room working on his papers and, when he closed hisptop, he found Estre Berrocal frowning at her phone. I thought you said you were dizzy, why arent you resting? Your head will get dizzier if you look at your phone too much. Adn Rouco approached her and tried to confiscate her phone outright. Wait a little longer, Im talking to Dulcina, it seems that Dr. Esteban has really left La Ciudad Santa and Dulcina is in a bad mood. As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Dulcina Calvo sent another: Estre, what did you say the man was doing who could leave the city and the country in a helicopter? And they all carry guns. In addition to Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles, there was another blue-eyed, blond-haired, Spanish-speaking foreigner who did not look like a normal person. Dulcina Calvo, being a normal person, was naturally very curious to know what exactly they were up to and the murder it was really as simple as stepping on an ant, without any fear in her face and ying with the gun without worrying that the grip would go off, as quietly as if she were ying with a toy gun. Estre Berrocal only received one message from Dulcina Calvo CThis text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. So, Dr. Esteban left by helicopter? Is Dr. Esteban that rich? Adn Rouco frowned slightly when he saw Estre Berrocals somewhat surprised look: What is it? Estre Berrocal lifted her small face to look at him and asked curiously, Although I know Dr. Estebans family must be well off, would Dr. Esteban be richer than a bloodsucking capitalist like you? Mrs. Estre, how do you speak? Estre Berrocal: And what exactly does Dr. Esteban do? Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow, blinked his sses at Estre Berrocal and said, half jokingly, half seriously: Murder, do you believe it or not? are you serious? So youd better stay away from him, theres no guarantee that one day hell be in a bad mood. Without waiting for Adam Rouco to finish, Estre Berrocal said, If what you say is true, then Ill have to take Dulcina away from him too, hes too dangerous. As to your question about whether or not Esteban Zaragosa has money, he has several diamond mines in South Africa and several oil fields in the Middle East. Although I dont know much about his holdings, there must be plenty elsewhere. So Dr. Esteban is truly a family man. What a great Buddha Dulcina has gotten into here. Adn Rouco took the phone from her hand and helped her lie down. Go to sleep, dont think about it, Dulcina Calvo is an adult, she doesnt need you to worry about her own feelings, and besides, it wouldnt make much sense for you to worry about such things, even if you did. I just didnt think that Dr. Esteban, who usually looks so cocky and brash, was hiding something from me too, Adn Rouco, did you? Like hes an evil capitalist on the surface and an even more evil capitalist behind the scenes? Star, youre kidding me. He did not hide anything from him, only that he asionally sold weapons, for example, with Esteban Zaragosa and his type of organization, but they were internationally protected and legal arms dealers. Chapter 548: Dulcina Calvo kidnapped! In short, you cant lie to me, you cant do anything dangerous, and for me and for Paulita and Lucio, you have to be a good andw-abiding citizen. Adn Rouco couldnt help butugh, When have I ever given you the wrong impression that I would do something illegal to make money? There are too many people whose hearts are blinded by money, in case you suddenly get carried away by it. Im just reminding you that nothing is better than nothing. Rich? Mrs. Estre probably does not know that thest thing Mr. Adam needs is money. I forgot to mention that he owns several rainforests in Latin America and Brazil, and has purchased many private inds in Australia and India, which generate huge sums of money each year from government toll fees alone, as well as from tourism. Money is nothing more than a number to him, and gold and silver mines are not one ten-thousandth as important as the people he holds in his arms. Adn Rouco leaned over, tucked her in and kissed Estre Berrocal on the forehead, his voice low and muffled as he began, Honey, from now on, in everything I do, Im putting you and the baby first, okay? Yes, very much so. Estre Berrocals heart was sweet, so sweet that even when she fell asleep, the corners of her lips would lift unconsciously. Twenty hourster, Italy. Esteban Zaragosa is covered with examination instruments. Are you nning to put me under house arrest now? Esteban Zaragosa looked annoyed at Tom Paul and udio Belles. Tom Paul shrugged, Although I wouldnt dare do this to you in normal times, now His Excellency has given the order that we have to cure your stomach problem by any means. Since you are always uncooperative, we will have to strap you to this treatment bed. udio Belles looked at Esteban Zaragosa in the hospital bed with his arms up in the air and said, Honestly, it feels really good right now seeing you tied to the bed without freedom, it feels like a harsh revenge. Tom Paul smiled cheerfully, Im doing super well too, the normally bloodless White Wolf is now strapped to my hospital bed as a guinea pig, I couldnt be happier. Tom Paul and udio Belles smiled at each other and both high-fived. Esteban Zaragosa: . When I get out of bed, I will have all of you to wait for you. So scared, udio, why dont we get on a ne and fly to South Africa tonight and hide out. udius Belles reached out and smacked Tom Paul upside the head, his face turned serious: Then stop acting, youd better save Esteban Zaragosas life or His Excellency wont forgive you! I dont think its your Excellency who cant do without me, its you who cant do without me! Tom Paul and udio Belles were still fighting, Esteban Zaragosa was distracted and his dark eyes were slightly cold, Can you get out and leave me alone? I was fine, but Im dying from all the noise. udio Belles extended his hands and left the room with Tom Paul. Out of the room C Tom Paul: You dont think hes going to kill himself over a love affair while alone in the room, do you? udio Belles rolled his eyes, If he kills himself, I throw his body to the fish. If Esteban Zaragosa is the kind of fool who martyrs himself for love, udio Belles is the first to disagree! Inside the room, Esteban Zaragosa turns on his cell phone, puts on his headphones and listens repeatedly to the recording sent by Adn Rouco. Inside the recording is the voice of Dulcina Calvo. His girl also said that, although he was a dangerous man, she couldnt help but miss him. I really wanted to have her and protect her, but as she said, it was too dangerous for her. Half a monthter, The Holy City. After Esteban Zaragosas departure, Dulcina Calvo continued with her life in two ces, working, nothing had changed, but it was as if everything had changed again. In the apartment he rented, Esteban Zaragosa still had a mans shirt hanging on the balcony, which he said he left to protect himself from wolves, so that if a man in the building across the street saw a mans shirt hanging on his balcony, he would stop thinking about it. In the bathroom, there is Esteban Zaragosas used toothbrush and mouthwash cup, a couples model, hers in pale pink and his in pale blue, which they chose together at the supermarket. In the sink was also his razor and his usual aftershave. Everything was there, but how could people suddenly disappear. Everything was like a dream. After all these days, Dulcina Calvo still finds it hard to digest what happened that night on the hospital rooftop. If she had not seen it with her own eyes, she would not have believed that such a beautiful and adventurous experience could take ce in her anodyne life. Now that she thinks about it, maybe she was always nervous, or simply refused to admit it; a man like Esteban Zaragosa is nothing like a normal person, no matter how you look at it. Perhaps it was because she had unconsciously wished so much that he was like her, an ordinary person, that she had ignored how special and different he was, how his identity, his origin was unexpected but expected. Dulcina Calvo was fuming when the doorbell rang. Shaken, Dulcina Calvo got up to open the door, Who is it?. A quick look through the cats eye showed that the other man appeared to be a delivery man. Messenger, is this Miss Dulcina speaking? You have a package, please open the door and sign for it. Dulcina Calvo didnt think much of it and opened the door ready to sign. Who sent me the package? Just as I looked at the delivery box, I received a violent p to the back of the head and fainted. Two hours passed when Dulcina Calvo woke up again. She was awakened by a loud roar. When he opened his eyes, he was 30, 000 feet up in the air with his hands and feet tied. Who the hell are you! Get off me! The man in the mask gave him a contemptuous look and sneered, I just looked at you while you were sleeping and didnt see anything remarkable about you. I didnt think White Wolf would like a green apple like you. Dulcina Calvo was confused, What White Wolf, you are the green apple! Your whole family is a green apple! Im warning you! Let go of me now! The man sneered and pointed towards the helicopter, Are you sure you can leave now that Im letting you go? This is at high altitude, even if I let you go now, where do you n to escape to, jump?Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. You! I advise you to behave yourself, Im not interested in hurting women, and Ive only kidnapped you to make a deal with White Wolf. When the deal is done, I will naturally let you go safely. Dulcina Calvo red angrily at him, Bah! Arent you interested in hurting women and kidnapping them to use them as a threat for that White Wolf thing? Dulcina Calvo, seeing that the man didnt flinch at all, softened her tone again and pleaded, Dude, I really dont know any White Wolf, ck Wolf! Just let me go let me go to the ground! Okay? Youre a funny girl, now you drop to the ground and dont call the police to arrest me? Dulcina Calvo: But I dont know any White Wolf. The man pulled out a photo and shed it before his eyes, Are you sure you dont know this man?. Dulcina Calvos eyes twitched when the man in the photo, none other than Esteban Zaragosa Chapter 549: Rescue operations 1 Looking at the extremely handsome and noble-looking man in the photo, Dulcina Calvos eyes glittered with dismay, but quickly, she denied it, I dont know him. At times like this, it is better to save life! Love and all that is air! The man in the maskughed coldly, not believing her at all: You think Im as easy to fool as a three-year-old? You dont know him, do you? Then what is this? The man dropped a stack of photographs in front of her eyes, images, all of her and Esteban Zaragosa together. Dulcina Calvos eyshes fluttered and she said angrily, Youre a pervert! How dare you spy on peoples private lives. Now are you willing to admit it? Hm, its rare to see White Wolf so close to a woman, if it wasnt for you, he wouldnt have had a chance to hold her weak spot! Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, half-serious, half-flirtatious: Although he and I were sweethearts before, now weve broken up, and even if you kidnap me, he wont care about you! Even if you kidnap me, he wont care about you! Dont you know that things like ex-girlfriends are the most useless? Heh, I dont know if ex-girlfriends are worth anything, but I do know that youre worth a lot to him. Dulcina Calvo gave him a look of contempt: How naive you are, youve never been in love, you havent heard the saying, if youre well, its lightning! The worse your ex-girlfriend is, the happier she is! Now youve kidnapped me and youre trying to threaten my ex-boyfriend? I think youve lost your mind. The man gritted his teeth, for the first time someone had dared to call him brainless! How dare you call me dumb in the head, little girl, if you dont believe me, Ill shoot you! The man quickly pulls his pistol from his waistband and presses it viciously against Dulcina Calvos head. Dulcina Calvos hands were sweating, but she smiled and reassured the irascible man, Easy, I think youre being reckless! You said you had to kidnap his ex-girlfriend instead of his ex-girlfriend, who really isnt worth anything. When she finished, Dulcina Calvo watched the masked man carefully and was secretly relieved to see his chest rise and fall and gradually calm down. Dulcina Calvo also gave him an idea: Yes, yes, why dont you let me go and Ill tell you who is more threatening to White Wolf to catch him? udio Belles was Esteban Zaragosas ex-wife, perhaps they had now remarried, and, most importantly, udio Belles was not a woman to be trifled with, and a woman who worked with Esteban Zaragosa would be an assassin! She would surely eliminate the masked man in front of her with a single shot! Besides, he doesnt even know where udius Belles is now, and if this masked man can find him, thats good! The masked man frowned slightly, Dont lie, speak!. Dulcina Calvo saw this and said, So you promise to let me go?. Dont talk to me about conditions, child! Are you saying it or not? Dulcina Calvos little white face said hastily, Okay, okay, Ill say it. White Wolf was married, you know? He has a wife, you might as well go after his wife if you stop me!. The masked manughed: I cant believe it, youre a lover too! This White Wolf, does he go out with two women at the same time? Havent you seen that he has such a messy private life?. Dulcina Calvo takes a look at him, the man seems to be gossiping about Esteban Zaragosa Yeah, that White Wolf is a jerk, he had the nerve to lie to me that he wasnt married and make me go out with him, that man is so mean! If you catch him, remember to let me get two punches in for my sake!. All your loves, I dont care! No, White Wolfs wife youre not talking about his fake wife, are you? Er false wife? Dulcina Calvo pretended not to understand. The masked mans face grimaced, The woman youre talking about wouldnt be ck Rose, would she?. ck Rose ? Shouldnt that be udio Belles code name ? Dulcina Calvo looks puzzled: Shit! Youre ying me again, little girl! If only I could have caught ck Rose! Why would I have to catch you to threaten White Wolf! Dulcina Calvo looks at the sky and wants to cry Then youre incapable yourself, grabbing a girl with no hands like me, arent you ashamed, big brother? The masked mans tone rose fiercely, Youre calling me a wimp and ipetent!. Dulcina Calvo hastened to twist her neck with a resigned face: Dont you dare. Just then, Dulcina Calvos stomach growled and Dulcina Calvo asked bitterly, Brother, can you give me something to eat? Im hungry now, and you dont want to threaten White Wolf with a corpse, do you?. The masked man picked up a bag ofpressed cookies and threw them at him. Dulcina Calvo looked at her tied hands: Brother, how can I eat if you tie my hands? You better not y games with me! Or Im really going to shoot! Like you said, this is a high altitude, I cant jump out of an airne if Im ying a trick on you! The masked man seemed to think that Dulcina Calvo, as quirky as she was, would not be able to turn the tables on him, so he untied her hands, and Dulcina Calvo dared not do anything rash, as the man held a gun to her head. The other party was a trained agent, so he was ying a trick on her. Dulcina Calvo obediently unwrapped the bag ofpressed cookies and, after taking a bite, her little face scrunched up, Brother, these cookies are really bad, is there anything better?. Hey, girl, youve been upset with a gun to your head, and you still think the food is bad? Anyway, my life is in your hands, so even if I die, I cant be a deadbeat! The masked man snorted, Think big, eat, theres nothing else on the ne, youll be hungry if you dont!.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo rolled her eyes and continued to nibble on the dry,pressed cookie, and after a few bites, she asked, Brother, the cookie is too dry, is there water? The masked man became a little impatient: girl, why are you so nosy?. Then the masked man handed another bottle of pure water to Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo unscrewed the cap, took a couple of sips and said to the masked man, I advise you to serve me well, if I lose a hair Im worthless, and if Im worthless, naturally I cant threaten White Wolf, dont you think? Masked man: If you keep babbling, Ill p you unconscious. Dulcina Calvo shrugged her neck and meekly closed her mouth. The masked man muttered in annoyance, How has White Wolf ever seen such an annoying girl! Shes so noisy. Dulcina Calvo: If he hadnt kidnapped her, would it have bothered him? He was trying to make sure she was safe too. The helicopter flew all day and night, Dulcina Calvo ate, slept and ate, all in a daze. That big brother, where exactly are you taking me? Is it necessary to inform you? Youre just a puppet. Dulcina Calvo: If it doesnt count, it doesnt count, so whats the point of being so pushy. After the helicopter crossed a desert, the masked man suddenly bandaged Dulcina Calvos eyes with a ck cloth and immediately knocked her unconscious. Sleep well and when you wake up youll be at your destination! Chapter 550: Rescue operations 2 Dulcina Calvo woke up in a locked room with a ck cloth over her eyes and with her hands and feet tied again, unable to move at all. In her ear, the sound of a door opening C Where is this? Came the voice of the masked man: Heh, I didnt see you scared all the way, but now youre scared?. What the hell do you want? I will inform White Wolf immediately that I have you. Brother, Ive told you many times, Im just White Wolfs ex-girlfriend and he really wouldnt risk his life to save me! The masked man smiled, Will ite, wont we know it if we try?. Dulcina Calvo, a girl who grew up in a harmonious society, is now not only kidnapped by terrorists, but also has a gun pointed at her head from time to time, and it would be a lie to say that she is not afraid. She sat on the cold floor, her heart churning with aggression, tears finallying to her eyes Damn Esteban Zaragosa, not only did he leave her, but now because of him, shes in the spotlight! What kind of man did she mess with, now she just wants to go home. Ill let White Wolf know right now that youre here with me. Dulcina Calvo wrinkled her nose and bit her lip as she choked, Im just his ex-girlfriend, he wont care if I live or die When the call came through, the masked man said on the other end of the line, White Wolf, good morning. ck Shadow, how dare you make contact with me when your hand is defeated? The dark figure sneered, This time, Ill make you give me back that South American route willingly. Im curious as to what made you say that with such arrogance. The dark figure put the phone on speaker and said, White Wolf, how could you imagine that I would have your ex-girlfriend in my possession!. Esteban Zaragosa over there, his dark eyes narrowed hard, but his voice was calm and collected, You want an empty glove, White Wolf, just say the word, with someme ex-girlfriend trickery? Hmph, you dont admit it, do you? The dark figure ripped the ck cloth straight from Dulcina Calvos eyes, snatched one of her hands and pressed it against the small wooden table. Dulcina Calvo struggled, What are you doing! On the other end of the phone, Esteban Zaragosa clearly heard Dulcina Calvos panicked scream, and in his heart, a violent shudder. The dark figure picked up a sharp knife, pressed it against one of Dulcina Calvos little fingers and said on the other end of the phone, From now on, White Wolf, you deny a question and Ill cut off a finger! Dulcina Calvo was trembling with fear and her little face was white with horror. Esteban Zaragosas voice was cold and murderous: ck Shadow, if youy a finger on him, I will destroy the Underworld!. Dark Shadow smiled, So, for the sake of our friendship, you give us back that South American transport route and your little girlfriend wille back to you unharmed. Its a good deal, think about it. Esteban Zaragosa scoffed, I didnt expect the best underworld agent to kidnap an innocent woman! You seem to be the most ipetent underworld agent, so youre ying a dirty trick behind our backs! Im not afraid to make a joke out of this! ck Shadow said angrily, No need to nder the Underworld, this operation is an act of mine alone, it has nothing to do with the Underworld!. Esteban Zaragosa didnt want to talk nonsense and got straight to the point: Commercial management! Tonight at eight oclock, Sardinia! One hand for the man and one hand for the deed! Esteban Zaragosa gritted his teeth and said, You better get a hair on your head! Otherwise, not only will you not get the deed, you wont see the sun tomorrow!. Ming Organization, Al-Qaeda. Esteban Zaragosa immediately unplugged from the track, got out of his hospital bed and put on his clothes to go outside. As soon as Tom Paul walked in, he noticed that the man had put on hisbat gear. Esteban, you just got out of surgery and youre still recovering! What are you going to do? Saving people. Esteban Zaragosa loaded his cartridge abruptly, not bothering to talk to Tom Paul. Who are you going to rescue? His Excellency has said you wont be sent on recent missions, so what exactly are you going to do? Esteban Zaragosa wielded his pistol, his knuckles blue, his chest burning with rage, and although he was always a very good man, he gritted his teeth and blurted out, Fuck him! Ill write my name backwards if I dont kill him tonight. Tom Pauls little heart shuddered at the sight of the creepy, scary man before him and he silently lit a candle for the dark figure. udius Belles, who had been listening to the walls from the doorway for half a day, cocked an eyebrow and made a face like he was eating. Looks like a good show tonight. That stupid ck Shadow tying up Dulcina Calvo instead of someone else, he really likes to step on peoples toes. Tom Paul looked at udio Belles, So, shall we go with him? udius Belles threw a gun at Tom Paul: Or what, you let a patient run to his death? Tom Paul rubbed his nose sardonically, udius youve changed, I cant believe you save your love interest! But as Tom Paul and udio Belles finished changing their equipment, they heard the roar of a helicopter outside. Shit, Esteban Zaragosa took off first in his own helicopter! What the hell, thats hell! udio Belles copied the walkie-talkie to one side and cursed somewhat angrily, Esteban Zaragosa, cabrn!. Esteban Zaragosa, who was piloting the helicopter, ignored it when he heard it and simply gave the address of the transaction: Sardinia! At eight oclock in the evening. Shit! udio Belles angrily threw away his walkie-talkie! This man who forgets his friends for sex! How dare he let his buddies who were born to die put their lives at risk to save his despicable little girl! Is Esteban Zaragosa so sick that he is even sick in the head? Sardinia Thats thend of the underworld! Who gave him the courage and guts to run into the Hampa Organizations territory to rescue them all by himself? Is it Leong Jingru? It is so overwhelmed by love! udio Belles kicked his hospital bed angrily. At 7:50 p. m., the dark figure grabbed Dulcina Calvo by the back of the neck and forced her out of the helicopter. Be honest with me! Dulcina Calvo, with a dirty little face, asked: You agreed to deliver at eight oclock, what time is it now and Lobo nco is noting, I told you he wouldnte! Ten more minutes! Ten more minutes until White Wolf arrives, and Ill throw you into the poisonous forest to feed the wolves! Dulcina Calvos small shoulders shrugged in fear, I Im not good for that. The dark figure snarled, Tonight, White Wolf will not leave this ind alive!. Dulcina Calvos heart stuttered and her watery eyes widened as she asked numbly, So you want him dead Or what, hell, White Wolf is nothing less than a pain in the ass to be alive, and only with his death will we in the Underworld be able to dominate Euro-America! Dulcina Calvo bristles and thinks he is bing paranoid Seeing this look of disdain on her face, the dark shadow blew his beard and stared at her, What, you dont believe me?. I dont know anything about this, is it interesting for you to ask me if I believe in it? I just want to get home alive.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. The dark shadows gaze bore into the graceful girl, If you werent White Wolfs girl, maybe Id keep you!. Dulcina Calvo grimaced andughed dryly twice: Better not Keep her and be thedy of the house? Then its better to let her die! 7. 59pm. The dark figure looked at the time on his watch, One minute to go, if White Wolf doesnt show up, youre going to feed the real wolves. As soon as the words were spoken, not far away, under the dark sky, a military helicopter crossed the sea and flew towards the ind. Dulcina Calvo looks at the sky in disbelief; has Esteban Zaragosa reallye to her rescue? The dark figure growled lightly, Little girl, you seem to have some value in White Wolfs mind, here ites. Chapter 551: This second one, so in love with him The helicopternded and out of the cockpit stepped a tall man inbat fatigues. Although it was dark all around, Dulcina Calvo could see the mans face through the moonlight. Its really Esteban Zaragosa He has reallye to your rescue As soon as Esteban Zaragosa stepped off the ne, the red dot sights of the numerous sniper rifles lying around fell on his body and face. Dulcina Calvos gaze wavered and she unconsciously turned her head to observe the forest, which was thick and dense, a good ce for an ambush. All around, an ambush had been set up, waiting for Esteban Zaragosa to jump into the. The dark figure wielded his pistol and, at some distance, pointed it at Esteban Zaragosas head and ordered, Disarm!. Esteban Zaragosa dropped the weapons and ammunition he was holding and raised his hands in the air, growling in mockery, I didnt think you were so afraid of me, I came alone and you put such a big field on me. Esteban Zaragosa nced meaningfully at the movement of the forest around him. White Wolf, dont get smart with me, wheres what I want? Hand it over. Dulcina Calvo, fearful that Esteban Zaragosa would fall into the trap, immediately took the floor and said, You must go! He wants you dead! Even if you give him the stuff he wont let you go!. Therge hand of the dark figure firmly grasped the back cor of Dulcina Calvos shirt and looked at her menacingly, Shut your mouth!. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were cold and murderous as he spoke with a single word: Dont you dare touch her! If you touch her, Dark Shadow, I guarantee that, even if I die, you will not get the South American transport route ns, nor will you get the contract!. Esteban Zaragosa, get out of here! Leave me alone! The mans dark hawk eyes rested on Dulcina Calvos dirty little face, Whos going to save you when Im gone? Im just your ex-girlfriend! Theres nothing to do with you anymore! Esteban Zaragosaughed softly, but spoke in a firm, emphatic voice: An ex-girlfriend is still a girlfriend, and Im not leaving you. Dulcina Calvo looked deeply into his eyes, and her eyes were slightly sour If they had gotten out of here together alive, she would have carefully asked him why he had broken up with her. If it was as he said, his feelings for her were just a passing interest, just for fun, but now he had sacrificed his life to save her, how could he exin that? Trust me, well all get out of here alive. Dulcina Calvo looked at him and nodded vigorously, she believed him, she believed him. White Wolf, I dont have time to talk to you, hand me the roadmap and the contract and Ill leave you and the girl in one piece! Esteban Zaragosa did not immediately hand over the object: Pass it and I will give you the object!. Its time to haggle! Ben thought that there was an ambush ring around them and that even if Dulcina Calvo was released, Esteban Zaragosa would not be able to escape from the ind. By now, with the force on the line, The Dark Shadow had its mind made up, and was more than eager to get hold of something immediately and then deal with the problem that was White Wolf. The dark figure pushed Dulcina Calvo with such force that she crashed into Esteban Zaragosas arms. Esteban Zaragosa hugged her, How are you, did you hurt yourself? At that moment, back in his arms, Dulcina Calvos tears finally came to her eyes, but she still smiled and shook her head, Im fine, Im fine. The dark figure wielded his pistol, loaded, and pointed it at them, White Wolf, hand over the material now!. Esteban Zaragosa shielded the small woman in his arms behind her, Its okay, its just the route, Ill give it to you!. Esteban Zaragosa reached into the inside pocket of hisbat suit and with a sh of his dark eyes, pulled a silver pistol out of his suit in one swift movement and aimed at the dark figure! White Wolf, dare you y with me, dont you want to keep the whole body? Esteban Zaragosa scoffed: You dont need a whole body, it would be better if you thought about how you are going to die afterwards. Without the slightest fear, the dark figureughed contemptuously, Do you think you, alone, can escape the ambush I have set for you? You can carefully count the number of red dot sights you have. I dont fight battles Im not sure about, except for feelings. Esteban Zaragosa pointed his gun urately at the dark figures eyes. Dulcina Calvo, who stood behind him, unconsciously tilted her small face to look at the side of his handsome face when she heard the words. You mean emotions are the most insecure battle you have ever fought? White Wolf, youre a dumb mantis! Esteban Zaragosas thin lips curved, Who is the stupid one, Im still not sure. Suddenly, in the forest, a loud bang was heard. Two military fighter jets wereing out of the sky to the north and south when Dark Shadows walkie-talkie suddenly went off and udio Belles voice came out of it. Shit! The ck Rose has hacked into theirmunication system! ck Shadow, where is that ind of yours, it has been surrounded by us, as well as the ten sniper agents you arranged, all have been captured by us, if you want to live, put down your weapons now and surrender obediently! Perhaps I will spare your lives if the girl is in a good mood! The ck shadows face was blue! Damn woman! Esteban Zaragosa smiled provocatively at the dark figure. Dark Shadow gritted his teeth, in terms of singlebat marksmanship and speed, he was nowhere near as good as White Wolf, and even if he managed to beat White Wolf, he wouldnt be able to escape the ck Roses encirclement! Swinging, the dark figure dropped the weapon directly in his hand onto the grass. I have lost, kill or die as you wish!Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa also lowered his raised pistol: It is not yet time to kill you. udio Belles and Tom Paul exited each of the two fighter nes and apanied the dark figure to the fighter ne. udio Belles peeked halfway over the wrestler and looked at Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo: Hey, what are you two still doing over there? Come here, this is still Underworld territory! I cant guarantee that the Underworld will have rescuerster!. Dulcina Calvo nodded, reached out and took Esteban Zaragosas hand willingly and was about to walk towards udio Belles when Esteban Zaragosa suddenly pulled her back. The man told udio Belles, Ill take the helicopter. udio Belles was sarcastic: I almost forgot, you came alone in a helicopter, youre so good! Youre not afraid of getting caught in the air. udio Belles and Tom Pauls Combat Machine was the first. Esteban Zaragosa withdrew his hand, which Dulcina Calvo was holding, and walked with his long legs towards the helicopter. Dulcina Calvo looked at her empty palm and a hint of pain crossed her eyes. Dulcina Calvos legs are weak just walking around the ind, after such a terrifying experience, and after not having eaten well in thest few days to regain strength. Esteban Zaragosa, realizing that the small woman behind her had not followed, turned uneasily to look, only to see that she was struggling to move. He approached with a firm stride, frowning slightly asking, Does your leg hurt? Dulcina Calvo shook her head and said with a small red face: There are no wounds, Im just afraid my legs are weak and I cant walk. Esteban Zaragosa froze for a couple of seconds, with a slight dull ache in his heart. Yes, how could I have seen such a scene when I had grown up and lived in such a safe and harmonious ce. On the ind, under the moonlit night, Esteban Zaragosa bends down slightly, takes the petite woman in his arms and walks calmly to the helicopter. Dulcina Calvo gazed raptly at his handsome, cold features and, for a second, realized that she loved him so much that she secretly and cautiously wrapped her two small hands around his neck. Chapter 552: Esteban Zaragosa, I love you Helicopters are constantly flying in the air, over the mountains, over the inds.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the man next to him and faintly reminded him, You are a long way from your destination, close your eyes and get some sleep. Dulcina Calvo was tired, but now she was sitting in the helicopter, without a hair to spare, with Esteban Zaragosa at her side, and she couldnt sleep. The girls tworge, dark, watery eyes stared at his handsome face in the darkness. This handsome face has been longed for. It had been more than half a month since they had seen each other and had no contact. For a couple suddenly separated in the heat of love, these ten days without a word were like years. Esteban Zaragosa seemed to feel the girls burning gaze, and with a sliding lump in his throat, he opened his voice in a low tone, I will not disappear, and I will not leave you now, sleep in peace, and when you wake up, you will still see me. But women are greedy creatures, and Dulcina Calvo red at him and asked earnestly, And then, will you leave me in the future? She listened very carefully to every word he said, every sentence, what he had just said was that he would not leave her now, that is, for the moment, he would not leave her, could heter? Esteban Zaragosas throat rolled twice more and, after a long moment, he finally said, somewhat helplessly, Later,ter. He could not bear to refuse her, but he could not give any definite promise of life. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, a watery look in her eyes, and said stubbornly, But you still like me, dont you? If you still like me, why did you break up with me? I know you like me, otherwise you wouldnt have risked your life to save me. Why did you lie, I want an answer. The girl She cried. She buried her little face in her knees, moaning stoically like a wounded beast, her slender shoulders shaking uncontrobly. She did not cry when she was kidnapped by a shadowy figure; she did not cry when she was locked up for two or three days; she did not cry when a gun was held to her head, but even though she was frightened, she did her best to calm her emotions and buy time. But now clearly all safe and secure, she even saw her favorite man, the moment when the nerves of her whole body rxed, but she cried uselessly. Mentor why did you leave me The sound of a choked sob reached the ears of Esteban Zaragosa, who thought he heard a roar and a copse in his heart. The girl softly and morously called him mentor, as if she had given him all her trust, only to be cruelly abandoned by him. Dulcina Calvo was crying inconsbly as she lifted her small, wet face and looked to the front of the helicopter, clearly describing what had happened recently. They kidnapped me to threaten you I wanted you toe and save me but I was afraid to wait I was afraid that you didnt really care for me anymore afraid that you didnt really love me anymore Her tears, one by one, hit the back of her hand, and her eyes were red and pitiful, like a kitten abandoned by its owner. She sobbed and added, falteringly, But but I was afraid you woulde to save me because I was afraid you were in danger but when youe to save me I am so happy and so happy again In the darkness, Esteban Zaragosas hands grew tighter and tighter as he maneuvered the helicopter, and his eyes grew hotter and hotter. A mans tears are not shed lightly, especially when a man like him, who often walks on the brink of life and death, is not even afraid of life and death, so what could his tears be worth. But Esteban Zaragosas heart ached to hear the girl next to him speak with such attention and resignation. As her heart poured out, Dulcina Calvos tears became more intense, and finally she could not hold them back any longer and said in a muffled voice: Esteban Zaragosa I love you The man driving the helicopter, with his shaky form. Dulcina Calvo, who had gone so long without getting an answer, finally gave up and buried her face in her knees again, hugging herself tightly. Im sorry I wont say it again The helicopter, after flying over a ravine,nded slowly on a t area. Dulcina Calvo kept her head buried and, along with the loud roar of the helicopter, was unaware that she hadnded. Esteban Zaragosa sat in the cockpit and calmed down for about four or five seconds, but the shock in his heart still shook him deeply. The man reached out, grabbed the girls slender body, took her small chin and sealed it with a kiss. Dulcina Calvo was stunned for a moment, but only for a few seconds, and realizing that he was kissing her, the girl reached up and wrapped her arms firmly around his neck, responding to the emotional andplex kiss in a raw way. It wasnt until Dulcina Calvo was out of breath that Esteban Zaragosa let go of her slightly. The two were so close to each other that Dulcina Calvos tears and snot ran down her face, and she sniffled and looked pitifully at the man holding her in the small space, her voice muffled and weak as she asked, Tutor, will you take me now? To be honest, Esteban Zaragosa did not have an answer in mind. My job, girl, is more dangerous than you can imagine. Scenes more dangerous than todays are the rarest and mostmon in my job. Can you really ept to be with such a precarious man? That would make you very tired. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and looked at him with pleading eyes, her voice trembling, as she said, So, will you give up this job for me? I want you to be safe and alive. Girl, Im sorry. Dulcina Calvo raised her hand and wiped her eyes hard, trying to force a smile as she asked, So, your job, is it to hurt? No. But I may have to kill a lot of people. Dulcina Calvo froze: A bunch ? How many are there? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her deeply, I lost count. Dulcina Calvo didnt know whether to cry orugh, she must have an ugly expression on her face right now, but she still said, Its okay, I know you must have killed bad people, its just killing, Ive seen those kinds of agents of mysterious organizations and such on missions all the time in movies. youre one of those arent you? I can take it, I can woo, woo, woo At the end of her speech, Dulcina Calvo burst into tears again. Esteban Zaragosa took her little head, pushed her into his arms and hugged her tightly. Im sorry I didnt share with you the basics of me before I messed with you. Im sorry that you fell in love with me. Esteban Zaragosa closed his eyes deeply, tilted his head slightly to one side, kissed herpassionately on the temple and only hugged her tighter. Chapter 553: Making Your Child Cry The helicopter returned to the Ming Organization base. As soon as she got off the ne, Dulcina Calvo was on the verge of copsing again due to physical exhaustion. Esteban Zaragosa held it with a quick eye. But from the mans arms fell a red rope bracelet. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo look down at the same time C The braided red cord was still in good condition, presumably well preserved, and on it was strung a small que with the name of none other than Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes snapped shut, something in his mind seemed to peek out, and as he tried to bend down to pick it up, Dulcina Calvo had already bent down a step faster to pick up the red cord. This is Your stuff? But how did this red rope bracelet of yours end up in the hands of Esteban Zaragosa? Esteban Zaragosa, with a slightly creepy look that seemed to evade him, turned around and walked straight into the base. And Dulcina Calvo picked up the red cord and for a moment she could not understand how that red cord of hers could be here in Esteban Zaragosa He grabbed the red rope and followed Esteban Zaragosa to the base. Tutor, is this my stuff? Esteban Zaragosa returned her gaze coolly before reaching out and snatching her hand away with a very cold two-word answer, No. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip: Youre lying, its obviously mine, it has my name engraved all over it! And I remember I did buy one of those red string bracelets at the market when I was a kid, only its disappeared. But how did it appear in your hand? The more Dulcina Calvo thought about it, the more suspicious she felt, frowning her white brow and looking curiously at the red string in Esteban Zaragosas hand. But soon Esteban Zaragosa handed him the red cord again: If you want it, here it is. Dulcina Calvo did not take it and deliberately said, I have many of these red cords, and since my guardian is so Dulcina Bay this red cord, I will keep it for my guardian, just so that, when I am not with him, he will remember me when he sees it. For the first time, Esteban Zaragosa was told what he thought, and by a very tender girl, and his brow furrowed, but he could not reply. Dulcina Calvo let out a small giggle as she saw the mix of emotions on his face, with both little hands behind her back, tilting her little face up and staring at him. It looks like you really keep it for a peek? You didnt steal it thest time my family came into my room, did you, Mentor?. No. The man blurted out these two words with unusual coldness and left the house. Dulcina Calvo tried to reach it, but hit her head and became dizzy. Oh no, she hadnt eaten much these days and her hypoglycemia had returned. Tutor, Im dizzy. Theres a doctor on base, find a doctor for motion sickness. But Im so dizzy, you hold me. That said, Dulcina Calvo fainted. Esteban Zaragosa reached over and grabbed her in a hug, his brow furrowed in concern. The men took Dulcina Calvo to the infirmary. In the infirmary, Esteban Zaragosa stood beside Dulcina Calvo and asked with some concern, Why hasnt she woken up yet? Yanamaria Felix, dressed in a whiteb coat and tying back a handful of her long hair that had fallen out, looked at Esteban Zaragosa and teased with a smile, Esteban, are you worried about this little girl? Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips and kept silent without speaking, to rest his eyes on Dulcina Calvos white, sleeping face. Said Yanamaria Felix as she ordered her medication, Ive never seen you so worried about a girl and like people, have I? No one takes you for dumb if you dont speak. Yanamaria Felix shrugged, Ive heard Tom Paul and udio say before that you have a vermillion mole on your heart that youve been singing about for years, it wouldnt be this girl, would it? Yanamaria Felix, if you dont shut up, I dont mind if you get degradingly kicked out. Yanamaria Felix spreads her hands: Okay, Ill shut up. After a while, Esteban Zaragosa looked at the time; Dulcina Calvo had been asleep for half an hour. Is there really nothing else wrong with you after sleeping that long? Are you sure you can wake up just by hanging up the glucose? Yanamaria Felix did not speak, minding her own business. Esteban Zaragosa frowned, a little impatiently, Yanamara Flix. Yanamaria Felix deliberately pointed to her mouth in a gagging gesture, implying that you wont let me speak. Esteban Zaragosa: You can talk now. Yanamaria Felix then spoke slowly: You are also a doctor, dont you know anything about hypoglycemia? Or are you worried about it? But Im especially curious, how did you two meet? She seems like a good DulcinaDulcina, she doesnt seem to be having an affair with us Better stop talking. Yanamaria Felix: Well, dont ask, hell gossip with Tom Paul and the otherster. After about ten more minutes, Dulcina Calvo woke up. As soon as Esteban Zaragosa saw her wake up, he got up and immediately tried to leave, only to have that little hand immediately tug at his sleeve. Tutor, Im sick, cant you stay with me? Now, it is even difficult for him to speak. Esteban Zaragosa, however, still unceremoniously pushed her little hand away and simply said to Yanamara Flix: Take care of her. Yanamara Flix told Esteban Zaragosa: Its not that people want to be served by a woman like me. But the man didnt care at all and said fiercely, without looking back, If anything happens to him, take care of your life. Yanamaria Felix: Oh, Ill take good care of her for you. Dulcina Calvo: When Esteban Zaragosa left, Dulcina Calvo bit her pale lips, her watery eyes sad and her eyes slightly red. The mentor still doesnt want it, right? Yanamara Flix nced at Dulcina Calvo, looked at her and asked, Crying?. Dulcina Calvo dried her eyes and turned on her side to sleep, her back to Yanamara Flix, and said stubbornly, No, its just sore eyes. And yeah, its not like that hard-hearted White Wolf can see you if you cry now. This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. The more she talked, the sadder Dulcina Calvo felt, since they kidnapped The Holy City, to here, in fact, did not know at the moment where exactly this ce was, through thousands of mountains, so many days of fear and restlessness, longing and not enough to eat, her guardian still spoke to her coldly Was really a little Poor, tears, more and more can not stop flowing, little hands secretly wipe the tears. Yanamaria Felix saw that the girl was really crying, but still asked with great need, Eso, do you need to recharge and eat now? Upon hearing about food, Dulcina Calvo immediately nodded her head. Yanamaria Felix left the infirmary and went to the canteen to get food for the girl. After typing the food, he was about to take it to the infirmary when he was stopped halfway by Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa nced at the food on Yanamaria Felixs te and frowned slightly in disgust. Why is the food in the dining hall so bad these days?. Yanamaria Felix: . Canteen food is always like this. Esteban Zaragosa took a box of choctes and handed it to Yanamara Flix: She likes this, look how she eats it. Chocte for hypoglycemia works best. Yanamaria Felix gave him a thoughtful look, Since when did you, a man, have a private stash of goodies? Esteban Zaragosa was not bothered by her flirtation and turned around to be about to leave when Yanamara Flix said, without skipping a beat, I forgot to mention that your little girl was crying just a moment ago, right after you left, and you made her cry. Chapter 554: Aren’t you afraid of becoming a widow? Yanamaria Felix entered the infirmary with the food and the box of choctes.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo smells better with the smell of food. Yanamaria Felix ced the small table on the bed and handed her the food and chopsticks. Hurry up and eat, you wont feel dizzy afterwards, if you have low blood sugar, you should take sweets with you from now on, its not a big deal but it can be dangerous if you go into shock. Dulcina Calvo nodded, Thank you. Yanamaria Felix handed her the box of choctes: This box of choctes, given to you by your man, let me see you eat it. Dulcina Calvo suddenly blushed: I, I broke up with him, hes not my man. The second half of the sentence, Dulcina Calvo said in a whisper. Yanamaria Felix seemed to have heard great news: So you and Esteban Zaragosa have really had a rtionship?. Dulcina Calvo nodded a little sheepishly. Yanamara Flix gave Dulcina Calvo a thumbs up: Youre amazing, sister, look at that guy, he doesnt even have a female mosquito around, and the fact that hes in a rtionship with you is an eye-opener. Dulcina Calvo froze and looked unconsciously at Yanamara Flix: But you and udio Belles, the two women. Oh, you mean us. Wererades in arms, andrades in arms dont count as women. Its people like you that count. Yanamaria Felix gave her a parting smile and urged her, Eat, taste the chocte your man gave you. Dulcina Calvo is red from ear to ear. Take one in your small hand, open the can and put it in your mouth It is very sweet and has a very mild and delicious taste. Is it good? Dulcina Calvo couldnt help but twist her lips, Delicious. Eat as much as you want. Yanamaria Felix looked at the young woman and returned to her gossip, asking curiously, How did you and Esteban Zaragosa meet? Dulcina Calvo found the sister before her kind and well-spoken, not as sharp or difficult as udio Belles, and it was clear that Yanamara Flix before her was not hostile to her, and that Dulcina Calvo, who knew no one here except Esteban Zaragosa. Naturally, she feels close to Yanamara Flix. Dulcina Calvo was happy to share with her and said, When I was almost finishing college, I did an internship at the hospital and he was my internship supervisor there. Such a coincidence? Yanamaria Felix rubbed her chin, always with the feeling that something smelled bad. Esteban Zaragosa, that guy, must have been nning something for a long time with this girl! Dulcina Calvo, also wanting to know something about Yanamara Flix, asked, Since you are her partner. can you tell me if this job of yours is really dangerous at all times? Yanamaria Felix winked at him, Worried about him?. At the mention of it, Dulcina Calvos eyes droop: Maybe its because his work is special, now he keeps rejecting me and I dont know what to do. You really dont care what he does? He really could make you a widow at any moment oh. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, Of course I care, but whats the point of caring, liking things like that, if I could control myself I could do without liking someone so dangerous. Yanamaria Felix raised her hand and stroked his head, As a woman, I can understand you. Outside the entrance to the infirmary stood a slender, upright figure, and between the mans clean forehead there was a hint of gravity. For a long time, he finally turned around. After hanging up the glucose and eating, Dulcina Calvo turned to Esteban Zaragosa, clutching the half-box of choctes she still had left. But the field is sorge that Dulcina Calvo has no idea where Esteban Zaragosa lives. In the camp, there were many fit mening and going, some of them were drilling and running, and they couldnt help but look a little more at the young woman, after all, there were no such young and tender girls on the base. udio Belles and Yanamaria Felix are also very handsome and, at first nce, are even more attractive than Dulcina Calvo, who is very extravagant in her beauty and has a fiery and dominant character. Eventually, everyone stopped treating udio Belles as a woman. As for Yanamaria Felix, she is obviously an angel in white, and her appearance is also intellectual, calm and kind, so she should be a fairy, but Yanamaria Felix is in love with someone else, and her man? But Yanamaria Felix is in a rtionship with a man she cant afford to mess with. The presence of a young tofu like Dulcina Calvo at the base naturally attracts the attention of many young and energetic men. But Dulcina Calvo was so focused on reaching Esteban Zaragosa that she didnt notice the stares. When Dulcina Calvo managed to find the sleeping area of the camp, she searched for it. There were many bedrooms and Dulcina Calvo was going from one to another, passing through many of them, when she saw, through the window, the back of a tall man, who Dulcina Calvo thought was Esteban Zaragosa, and pushed open the door without knocking. Mentor! The man who had his back to her as she undressed, turned around. Dulcina Calvo: This man is not Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo was embarrassed to the point of blushing when a chest suddenly appeared behind her and a pair ofrge, thin, male hands covered her eyes directly before dragging her straight out of the room. As he left the room, Esteban Zaragosa removed the hand covering Dulcina Calvos eyes. Dulcina Calvo immediately exined, Tutor, I didnt know what room I was in, I thought that person was you before, thats why Esteban Zaragosa didnt listen much to her exnation, his face lit up with excitement when she turned and indicated, Stay here, it could be dangerous outside this base as well. Dulcina Calvo nodded seriously with her chin, Well, mentor, Ill be sure to follow you closely. The girl reached over and grabbed him directly with one small hand. Esteban Zaragosa felt the soft little hand and could not bear to push it away, just let it hold her firmly. After Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo to his room, Dulcina Calvo left the choctes in his arms and asked: Mentor, the choctes you gave me were delicious. If its good, why dont you eat it all? Dulcina Calvo smiles and says: Im going to keep some as a souvenir. Esteban Zaragosa smiled very slightly. Dulcina Calvo, still a bit stretched by her low blood sugar, asked cautiously, Tutor, may I sit on your bed? It is not arge room and there is no extra seating, it looks like there are only beds to sit on. Esteban Zaragosa emitted a very faint mmm and Dulcina Calvo sat happily on the edge of her bed. Tomorrow, I will send someone to take you back to The Holy City. As soon as Dulcina Calvo heard this, she immediately stood up and said stubbornly, Im noting back, I havent reconciled with you yet. At least, how can we return only after the rtionship has been reconciled? Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly, Who said Im going to make peace with you?. Dulcina Calvo: So you really dont love me? But I was in the helicopter and I confessed my love to you and you didnt say no The second half of the phrase is a thin, mosquito-like sound. So I refuse now, okay? But, you obviously like me, and I told you I could learn to take your job. Esteban Zaragosa lowered his eyes, looked her in the eye and said, word for word: Just because we like each other doesnt necessarily mean we have to be together, you understand?. I dont understand that what I think I like, has to be together. Next, Dulcina Calvo opened her arms wide in a daring bear hug to Esteban Zaragosa. Chapter 555: I Miss You So Much Dulcina Calvo, let her go. In a cold, hard voice, the man ordered him. But Dulcina Calvo was not one of his men and would not listen to Esteban Zaragosa, and the girl stubbornly tied a deadly knot with her two little hands and clung to his waist. No, I will not let go of you, let go of me and you will send me back to The Holy City and then I will never find you or see you again! Esteban Zaragosa saw outside the door of the lodge, where severalpanions had gathered to eat and watch, and then he looked at the girl in his arms and got a bit of a headache. Thepanions looked as if they had never seen a rtionship in their eight lives, with their two eyes fixed on the movement of the room. Esteban Zaragosas tone loosened, You drop it and we can talk about sending you back to La Ciudad Santa. But Dulcina Calvo, with her back to the door of the lodge, could not see the crowd and thought that Esteban Zaragosa was trying to trick her into letting go, and her little head shook desperately. Im not letting go! You must have kicked me out immediately after you tricked me into letting go, right? Esteban Zaragosa was a bit desperate, Dulcina Im not lying to you. Dulcina Calvo didnt believe him at all, sniffled and said usingly: After all these days apart, dont you miss me at all? Ive tried my best to work and not think about you, but Esteban Zaragosa I miss you so much. Those watching at the door had an even greater interest in their eyes. Dulcina Calvo got no answer and continued, Say something, why dont you say something? If you dont say anything, then I will say-. Esteban Zaragosa: Dulcina Calvo suddenly looked up at him, grabbed his shirt cor with her small hands, stood on tiptoe and kissed him on his thin lips. Dining rooms: Shit! White Wolf was forcibly kissed by a girl! And there was nothing to fight about! After Dulcina Calvo kissed him, her eyshes smeared with tears, she swallowed saliva and said with reddened eyes, I tried with all my might not to think about you, but when I picked up the phone every now and then, unconsciously checking if you had called me, and started to wait for you to call me back, I knew I was finished again. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her pitiful gaze and his heart shuddered, her tears, like a heavy blow to his heart, hurt a thousand times more than even those bullets that struck his heart. Dulcina Calvo looked at him expectantly and nervously, I really want to be with you, I Esteban Zaragosa reached out and covered her mouth with one hand. Dulcina Calvo: . Well. Dulcina Calvo looked at him strangely. Esteban Zaragosa growled directly to the crowd of diners at the door, Youve seen enough!. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened and she looked toward the door, her face suddenly flushed. Since when are there so many people at the door? So what you just said was heard by them?! What a shame! Dulcina Calvo ran straight to the bedroom bathroom and mmed the bathroom door shut. The crowd of diners at the door looked at Esteban Zaragosa with smiling faces as he picked up Dulcina Calvos ent. Boss, I really want to be with you! Esteban Zaragosa, I miss you very much boing boing Esteban Zaragosas eyes twitched, Now get your ass to the drill right now! Two hundred turns! One less turn and you wont be able to eat tonight! Then, bang, kick the door shut. The crowd in front of the door: what to do, the boss is angry! I am afraid. Dulcina Calvo crouched behind the bathroom door hugging herself, timidly wanting to bury herself in the floor! She tried to remember what she had just said to Esteban Zaragosa, it was so humiliating to be listened to by so many people with such meaty words! Fasten, fasten, fasten. Bathroom door mmed. Dulcina Calvo had her ears pressed to the door, listening to themotion outside. Esteban Zaragosa said from outside: They are all gone,e out. Dulcina Calvo covered her face with both hands: . Im not, what a shame. Esteban Zaragosa was amused for no reason: You were very brave to confess your love for me and now you are shy?. Dulcina Calvo was embarrassed and on the verge of tears, Who knows who knows so many people out there So youre going to stay there for the rest of your life without seeing anyone? Not even seeing me? Dulcina Calvo hesitated, looked at the door panel and said with deliberate resignation, Youre not going to ept me anyway, so whats the use whether I see you or not? I might as well get very bored here, and even if I lose face, you wont reconcile with me. Esteban Zaragosa clenched his fist and said, Think about it, I really cant give you the stable life you want. From the bathroom came the girls choked sobs, obstinate and insistent: I dont want a stable life, I only want you. How could Esteban Zaragosa not be moved, he was really happy that the girl who had been close to his heart for so many years, loved him just as much at this moment. She threw all her boundaries and ideal types overboard and ran to him even though she knew her job was very dangerous. Esteban Zaragosas heart squeezed with pain and suffocation. Dulcina Calvo slumped behind the door and said pitifully, You said you couldnt let go first as long as I didnt, but now youre giving in to me even before I let go liar. Esteban Zaragosa smiled to himself and did not reply, Yes, I am a liar. And you said you were going to marry me. You slept with me and left me, you went too far. Im an idiot. Dulcina Calvo: I dont want to hear you scold, I want to hear you say that you want to stay with Dulcina Calvo. Outside the door, after a long while, suddenly nothing was heard. Shortly thereafter, an rm sounded outside. Dulcina Calvo froze and hurriedly opened the bathroom door, but outside, Esteban Zaragosa was nowhere to be seen. Dulcina Calvo stood up and wiped tears from her eyes, had she scared people? But is it really that scary? Outside, a loud roar of aircraft. Dulcina Calvo hurried to see several fighters and helicopters hovering over the base. And not far from there, Esteban Zaragosa looked back before entering the wrestler, meeting Dulcina Calvos eyes hastily. But the mans gaze, which only lingered on his face for two or three seconds, was quickly withdrawn and directed to the interior of the fighter. When Dulcina Calvo ran up, the fighter ne was already streaking across the sky and she could only watch the fighter as it flew away Youre just leaving? Yanamaria Felix approached her and reached out to pat her shoulder reassuringly, Its normal, its okay, shell be back soon. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously asked, What are you going to do, is it going to be dangerous?.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. What he went to do is a secret that cannot be revealed to you, and as for the danger, thats for sure, every mission, there is danger, its just that the danger factor is different. Dulcina Calvos little face fellpletely. Undoubtedly, they were two different worlds, Esteban Zaragosa was so different from an ordinary person like her. Not even Dulcina Calvo had understood, until now, exactly what they were doing, but she was no fool and knew that Esteban Zaragosa must have a great responsibility on his shoulders. In a position like yours, a romantic rtionship or marriage is probably a superfluous burden. No wonder, then, that she faked her marriage to udio Belles. Chapter 556: You are a sweet burden to me Three dayster, the Forest of Poison. Esteban Zaragosa and his group pitched a tent in the poisonous forest and ate around a campfire in front of a barbecue. Esteban Zaragosa, with little appetite, sat by the campfire and took the red rope bracelet off his arms, looking at it fondly. For the past three days, he had been thinking about what the girl had told him. For her sake, she can even throw away her stable life, what else cant she know? Now that he knew her heart, and knew that even if he let her go, she would be sad and upset, it would be better to keep her with him and spoil her, even if it was dangerous, and have a moment of sweetness and happiness. Tom Paul approached with a roast leg ofmb and handed it to Esteban Zaragosa. Youre not still thinking about that little girlfriend of yours?. Esteban Zaragosa picked up the roasted leg ofmb and grimaced, Do you feel like it?. Tom Paul: Heh, I dont give a shit about that sour, stinkin love, its a big trouble! Tom Paul gave her a parting nce, Youre not really going to take that girl, are you? Esteban Zaragosa took a bite of his leg ofmb and gave him a sidelong nce, You mean I cant die? Your disease is salvageable, after all, the pill I developed is the most advanced anti-cancer medicine in the world, and after the surgery and youve been taking my medicine for a month, youre basically cured as of now, but I can only guarantee that you wont die of the disease, not that you wont die in an asura war. Esteban Zaragosa growled coldly and tossed the leg ofmb into his arms, I dont need you to worry about that in the Shura, just mind your own business and dont hold udio and me back and well thank you. Tom Paul grabbed the leg ofmb and took a big bite, pointing to Esteban Zaragosas back, How you talk! Im the one who saved your life. In the days following Esteban Zaragosas departure, Dulcina Calvo slept in Esteban Zaragosas bedroom, awaiting his return. Dulcina Calvo sent several messages to Esteban Zaragosa and there was no response. Dulcina Calvo sat in front of her bedroom, thinking it was because she had a bad signal, and kept shaking her phone with her hand outstretched in search of a signal. Yanamaria Felix couldnt help butugh when she saw this, Dont look for a sign, even if you had one, its impossible for Esteban Zaragosa to have one, at the moment, they are in the poisonous forest, there is no sign in the poisonous forest. When Dulcina Calvo heard the name The Poisoned Forest, she suddenly remembered that the dark figure who had kidnapped her earlier had also spoken of the poisoned forest and had said that she would be thrown into it to feed the wolves. Dulcina Calvo asked worriedly, Miss Yanamaria, is it true that the poisonous forest is poisoned?. The poisonous forest has always been known for the poisonous gases emanating from it. Dulcina Calvo became even more concerned upon hearing this and asked with a frown, So wouldnt Esteban Zaragosa and the others be dead? Yanamaria Felix looked at the simple girl and smiled, They will be wearing gas masks, everything will be fine. Oh how ignorant I am, I dont understand any of this and even if I were then with Esteban Zaragosa, I wouldnt be able to help him. Id probably even hold him back. Its like thest time she was kidnapped by the ck Shadow and needed Esteban Zaragosa to risk his life to save her. Yanamaria Felix stroked her head and said, Two people are together because they like and love each other, its not that they are together because of who can help who to solve their problems, if that were the case, then wouldnt everyone have to find someone awesome to marry? Miss Yanamaria, do you also think that Esteban Zaragosa would be more appropriate with udio Belles? Yanamaria Felix shook her head and said, I never felt they were right for each other, after all these years, Esteban never expressed his love for udio, and udio, on the other hand, was always in love, and udio was so stubborn that she was the only one in the world who was worthy of Esteban Zaragosa, but love is never a matter ofpatibility. If they were meant for each other, they would already be together, and you wouldnt have been touched. But for Esteban Zaragosa, I must have been a great burden. Yanamaria Felix smiled intrigued: A burden yes, but for Esteban Zaragosa you could be a sweet burden. Dulcina Calvo hugged herself and smiled unconsciously sweetly. Esteban Zaragosa returned safely on the fifth night. Dulcina Calvo was falling asleep when she was awakened by the roar of an airne. He rubbed his eyes and stood up in his slippers as he saw many fighter jets and helicopters flying outside and his heart broke. It must be Esteban Zaragosa who has returned! Dulcina Calvo ran out of the bedroom without thinking, and on the way, she ran as fast as she could. When they reached the yground, in the half-light, Dulcina Calvo caught a glimpse of Esteban Zaragosa, who had just disembarked from his fighter ne. Dulcina Calvos heart had never beaten so much, and seeing him return safe and sound made her want to fly to him.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. And indeed, her legs, long disobeyed, threw themselves upon her. Esteban Zaragosa was talking to a colleague when a soft little girl rushed into his arms. She lowered her eyes slightly, and at the sight of the small, white face she had longed for, the suppressed excitement and ecstasy in her heart spread in an instant. Ignoring the vague nces of the others, Esteban Zaragosa reached out and embraced the person in his arms. Esteban Zaragosa also reached out and embraced the person in his arms, despite the vague nces of the others. Dulcina Calvo choked on her chest, trembling slightly, I was worried about you. I know. The little girl in my arms choked, Dont order me to let go of you, I dont want to let go of you again, even if you scold me and push me away. A touch of warmth crossed Esteban Zaragosas eyes and his maic voice trailed off, Then hold on tight. The man leans in slightly and grabs her in a sudden horizontal embrace. Dulcina Calvo then saw that there were many more pairs of eyes around Oops, I got so excited that I forgot there were others. Whatever, I already lost a lot of face once, and I dont mind doing it again! Dulcina Calvo buried her face directly into Esteban Zaragosas battle suit and wrapped her two small arms around his neck. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with loving eyes, his thin lips curved and the emptiness of his heart was filled with her for a moment. He led her to the bedroom. It was then that Dulcina Calvo peeked her little face out of her battlesuit, sniffing around the outside world like a little mouse whod done something wrong. Theres no one else, is there? Its just you and me. Dulcina Calvo jumped out of Esteban Zaragosas arms, only to have him grab her wrists and pull them back into his arms, holding them firmly. No one else, so no more cuddling?. Dulcina Calvo: She froze for a couple of seconds, then tilted her small face and looked at him with starry watery eyes, Youre not going to throw me out?. To be returned to The Holy City, the matter is non-negotiable. Dulcina Calvos face fell instantly: Esteban Zaragosa, why are you so stubborn! Or are you afraid that I am a burden to you, and that is why you insist on sending me back to the Holy City? Esteban Zaragosa looked down at her chaste lips, his gaze darkening as he grabbed the back of her neck, lowered his head and kissed her. I felt more like hugging and kissing her than talking to her about all the nonsense, to relieve the overwhelming thoughts of the day. Chapter 557: You are my wife, I will be heartbroken In the darkness, the two kissed, and Dulcina Calvo dared to untie Esteban Zaragosas battle dress with her small hands of her own free will. The man reached up and grabbed her restless little hand, pausing in his movements, his dark eyes burning into her, I havent had a proper bath in days, Im filthy. I dont care. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her fondly, with a smile growing under his eyes, Cant you wait?. Dulcina Calvo blushed at his mockery and hastily withdrew her hand, I did not!. But such a defense is more of a cover-up. She pulled back from his arms in fright and Esteban Zaragosa no longer teased her as the man got up and went into the bathroom. When Esteban Zaragosa came out of the bathroom, Dulcina Calvo asked him cautiously, So, can I sleep here tonight? Before she had slept in the bedroom as a matter of course because Esteban Zaragosa was away, but now the owner of the room was back and Esteban Zaragosa had not promised to reconcile with her, she wanted to stay here, but she did not know if the owner would agree. Esteban Zaragosa grabbed the towel and ran his hand through his short hair, giving it a slight tug. You dont sleep at my ce and you want to sneak off to someone elses room?. I dont. Dulcina Calvo was stunned and reacted with a slight watery-eyed twinkle and a glint of surprise in her eye, So now were reconciled? Esteban Zaragosa hooked her thin lips, tossed aside the dry towel in his hand and approached her on long, straight legs, then leaned over slightly and led the petite girl straight to the bed. Reconciliation is something I prefer to demonstrate by my actions C what do you think? Dulcina Calvo squeezed herself into his arms, her teary eyes rolled back, and she felt it was for the best as long as she was with him. So, you just said you were going to send me back to The Holy City. Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Its too dangerous and the conditions here are too bad to live in. Dulcina Calvo was stubborn: You can live here, why cant I? Esteban Zaragosas gaze softened and he pulled her to sit on hisp, Im a man and I live in ces like this all the time. But Yanamaria Felix and udio Belles are girls too, if they can do it, so can I. You are not like them. Dulcina Calvo lowered her eyes a little, feeling underestimated by Esteban Zaragosa, but sensing that he was telling the truth, she ttened her little mouth and said with some self-deprecation, I know I am no match for them, they still must carry weapons, fight and have some ability to defend themselves, and here I am, you must think I will hold you back. I see, if you really want to send me back to The Holy City, then arrange it, Ill be waiting for you in The Holy City. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her so well and a touch of pity arose in his heart, I mean if its Yanamaria Felix or udio Belles, if they are having a hard time here or not, I wouldnt care too much and I wouldnt feel sorry for them because they are not my women. But you are my wife and I will be heartbroken. Dulcina Calvos long, thick eyshes fluttered slightly as she lifted her face and looked up at him with a smile, Are you sure youre not lying to me? Youre not just saying that to get me back to The Holy City? When I return to The Holy City, will youe back to The Holy City to see me when you are free?. She asked several questions in a whisper, and Esteban Zaragosasrge hand rested on her slender waist and back, smiling lightly but patiently, she replied, Yes, I will, Im not lying to you. So, can you promise me you wont lie to me again? Okay, I wont even lie to you from now on. The girls soft, delicate body threw itself into his arms, and her two soft, slender arms wrapped firmly around his neck. If you leave me again, I will never speak to you again. Esteban Zaragosa turned his head to one side and kissed her on the temples of her ears and on her soft face, and when he reached her lips, he spoke softly, I have missed you these days, Dulcina. Dulcina Calvo blushed so much that she didnt even dare to look directly into his burning, deep gaze, and only whispered in response, I miss you too. Esteban Zaragosa removed her clothes and pinned her to the bed Late at night, huddled together. Dulcina Calvos little face was flushed from her strenuous workout and rested in her arms like a little kangaroo. Esteban Zaragosa bent down and smoothed her sweaty hair behind her ears, kissed her forehead and the tip of her nose, hugged her and asked in a deep voice, Does it hurt? He had not controlled himself now, his movements were not exactly smooth, and she had not experienced any love affairs and would be more or less ufortable. Not wanting to make him feel guilty, Dulcina Calvo smiled sweetly and shook her head, It doesnt hurt. Esteban Zaragosa put his arm around her waist and said softly, Next time Ill be a little lighter. Dulcina Calvo is happy tonight, although her body is tired, her spirits are high and her eyes are wide open and staring at the mans clean face. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the small woman in his arms and raised his eyebrows slightly, Arent you tired?. Esteban Zaragosa, lets talk for a while! Esteban Zaragosa thought about it for a moment, thinking that there did seem to be ack of verbalmunication between them, nodded and asked, What do you want to talk about? Dulcina Calvo thought for a moment and said: Well as your family, why do you do such a dangerous job, and why do you like me? I have no family, my family passed away a long time ago, I grew up around my straight father, and its natural for me to enter the Ming Organization to work. As for why I like you, thats something Ill tell youter. you cheat, why this matter has to be told to meter, I want to know now. Esteban Zaragosa rubbed his head, One day youll find out for yourself. Dulcina Calvo hugged the sheets, turned her back to him and murmured, Let it be so mysterious, and even if you dont tell, I wont tell you why I like you. Esteban Zaragosa cast an amused nce at the little girl, dropped a kiss on her bare, hickey-covered back and took the little girl in his arms from behind. Esteban Zaragosa was silent, his thin lips kissing the back of her neck, and Dulcina Calvo tingled and shrank back. Dont you want to know why I like you? Esteban Zaragosa waspletely out of his depth, Id rather do it again than this. Dulcina Calvo: Cough, cough, cough. The next morning, Dulcina Calvo awoke to the sound of running outside. When he awoke, Esteban Zaragosa was no longer with him. Dulcina Calvos stomach was rumbling with hunger and she was about to get up when the door to her bedroom was pushed open, startling her and she immediately crawled back under the covers. Esteban Zaragosa carried his breakfast in his hands, put it on the table, walked over on his long legs, sat on the edge of the bed and pulled the covers up for him, Its me. Dulcina Calvo was picked up by him and the man picked up the clothes scattered on the bed and helped her put them on. Ive brought breakfast, see if you like it, if not well go to the canteen and have the cook prepare it for you. Dulcina Calvo asked curiously, Can you still get a cook to do it separately? Wouldnt that be hated? Wouldnt everyone eat the same thing, and would I get beaten if I ate too well? Esteban Zaragosa raised it: If they dare to hit you, I will destroy them for you. With a sweet heart, Dulcina Calvo threw her arms around Esteban Zaragosas neck, wrapped her legs around his waist and hung her whole body over him: Take me to wash. Weak legs? Chapter 558: She’s His Fiancée Dulcina Calvo has a good appetite and can eat better because she has suffered from low blood sugar. Esteban Zaragosa returned with only two buns, and Dulcina Calvo ate them and rubbed her stomach with some embarrassment. Its not full. I knew this would happen. The aunt serving food in the dining room at the time saw that Esteban Zaragosa had already finished his breakfast. Esteban Zaragosa took several sandwiches and a bowl of millet porridge, which was stopped by the dining room aunt. The canteen aunt at the Ming Organizations base is a weirdo, who is not at all afraid of Esteban Zaragosa, and keeps the mantra of saving food. While there is nothing wrong with saving food, you cant leave people without enough to eat. The aunt in the canteen looked at Esteban Zaragosa strangely and asked him, Didnt you just have breakfast? Why are you taking so many things again? Esteban Zaragosa said sincerely: Its for my girlfriend. The look on the cafeteria aunts face became even stranger, Since when did you get a girlfriend? You still know how to fall in love, that udio has been chasing you for so many years and you havent even looked at her, udio is so pretty, there are prettier girls than udio Esteban Zaragosa was speechless for a moment and frowned slightly. But even if you have a girlfriend, if you drink so much, will your girlfriend end up eating it? Girls these days eat very little, so you must be wasting it by taking so much. Esteban Zaragosa: With a headache, he put down what was in his hand and then took two buns, Its always okay if I take two buns, right?. Take it, take it. Finally, Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo to the canteen for lunch. The canteen aunt red at Dulcina Calvo, next to Esteban Zaragosa, who was holding thetters arm with one hand and pointing out various food items at the window. Esteban, is she really your girlfriend? Dulcina Calvo, a little embarrassed by the strangers attention, tightened her little grip on Esteban Zaragosas arm again and tilted her little face up to look at the side of Esteban Zaragosas face. Esteban Zaragosas reaction, although stoic, was only a nod of the head, but to an outsider, recognizing his identity. The man slipped his arm around her shoulders and said to the canteen aunt, Technically, a fiance. Dulcina Calvo blushed even more, but in her watery eyes she could not hide her sweet smile. The aunt in the canteen muttered, She doesnt look as good as that udio girl. Dulcina Calvo: Feeling hit by 10, 000 tons! As Esteban Zaragosa served Dulcina Calvos breakfast order, anotherment came out of the cafeteria aunts mouth: She eats a lot too, Ive never seen a girl eat so much and not get fat. Dulcina Calvo: When Esteban Zaragosa escorted her to the dining room with her breakfast, Dulcina Calvo puffed out her little face as she ate her breakfast. Halfway through the meal, Dulcina Calvo suddenly said: Im full, lets go. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the food on his te, Really full? You usually eat more than you do today. Dulcina Calvo: Do you also find it difficult to feed me by eating a lot? Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girls aggrieved expression and couldnt help butugh, I dont think youre hard to feed, I like girls who eat a lot. Dulcina Calvos eyes curved into a crescent, Really?Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand to rub her little head and said, Eat, no one cares if you can eat. Dulcina Calvo embraced the millet porridge like an obedient kitten and drank it exceptionally well. When he finished eating, Esteban Zaragosa saw that he had wet some grains of rice in the corner of his mouth and pointed to the corner of his mouth, telling him to wipe it off. Finally, Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand and gently pushed the grain of rice away from his lips with his fingertips. The gestures were intimate and affectionate. People passing by have to look up when they see it. Yanamara Flix and udio Belles also approached the canteen for breakfast and Yanamara Flix squeezed udio Belles with her arm: Look over there. udius Belles turned his head, narrowed his eyes slightly and snorted, A real show of affection!. Thus, White Wolf is not a cold-blooded and unfeeling animal, nor does heck feelings, but he gives his love and tenderness to whoever wants to give it to him. udius Belles growled disdainfully, With such poor eyesight, you dont deserve to see me right now. Yanamaria Felix stifled augh and rubbed her nose. Lets hope that udio has really opened up ande out of his obsession with Esteban Zaragosa. There were so manypanions in the canteen that Dulcina Calvo unconsciously blocked Esteban Zaragosas hand with reddened ears. A lot of people Esteban Zaragosa couldnt help but tease, You know how many people,st night you ran out in your pajamas and fell head first into my arms, didnt you think about how many people were looking at you?. Last night,st night I was too excited to contain myself. Dulcina, everyone should know you by now. Dulcina Calvos watery eyes widened, Huh?. Youre the first woman who dares to throw herself at me in public, so its hard for people not to recognize you. Dulcina Calvo: . That, that is very embarrassing. Esteban Zaragosa passed many people as he left the canteen with Dulcina Calvo. The organization is full of men, and men with little experience in rtionships and a big personality. Many looked at Dulcina Calvo and could not help but whisper. Thats really our sister-inw, isnt it? Shes sleeping in the same room as the boss, cant she be his sister-inw? Does our boss look like a man who sleeps with human girls for nothing? Yes, that girl even ran out into the yardst night and hugged our boss directly, what kind of girl has such guts to hug White Wolf?. A ck rose, its just that our boss is said to be not very attracted to that ck rose. Speak of the devil and Cao Cao will arrive. udius Belles kicked the man who was gossiping about her, You dont have anything to do in the morning, do you? Go run four hundredps in the yard. This is too hard! Four hundred turns will kill someone! Who dared to embitter her behind that ck rose? Dont you know she has the heart of a snake? In the evening, after dinner, Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo for a walk around the neighborhood. In fact, the neighborhood is deserted and there is not much to see. Dulcina Calvo thought about it all day and decided to ask: Esteban Zaragosa, do you want me to stay here with you? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with downcast eyes and spoke faintly, Its one thing to want to. But you cant stay here and wait for me all the time, and its no safer than The Holy City. So are you already deciding when to send me back to The Holy City? As soon as you can. Dulcina Calvo was stunned, anticipating a farewell and a little sad: When will it be soon?. Tomorrow, okay? But I still want to stay here and spend more time with you. And they just reconciled, how are they going to separate again, a different girl shouldnt stand for it either. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and took her in his arms, Ill take care of things here as soon as I can and then Ille back to La Ciudad Santa for you, huh? How soon is as soon as possible? Dulcina Esteban Zaragosa could not give an exact answer. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, Okay, I wont pressure you. But promise me youll take care of yourself. Good. Chapter 559: My family, Dulcina, can love people At the end of the day, Dulcina Calvo went to the infirmary to say goodbye to Yanamara Flix, thinking that tomorrow she would return to La Ciudad Santa and that Yanamara Flix had taken good care of her during this time. As soon as Yanamaria Felix saw her, she smiled and asked, Why did you have time toe to see me? I thought Esteban liked to have you tied up twenty-four hours a day. Dulcina Calvo blushed slightly at thement, No, Miss Yanamaria, Im going back to La Ciudad Santa tomorrow, thats why I came to tell you tonight. So soon, Esteban returns you? At the mention of it, Dulcina Calvo ttened her little mouth and sighed, Even though I wanted to stay here with him, he was stubborn about sending me back to La Ciudad Santa. Yanamaria Felix nodded, Thats true, its not safe here and the living conditions are bad, plus I guess you have a job in The Holy City. Dulcina Calvopletely forgot about work: I was suddenly sequestered here for so many days that I forgot to contact the head of the hospital to ask for leave. Oh no, theyre not going to fire me. Dulcina Calvo rushed to check WhatsApp, but was unable to connect with anyone in the outside world. You had better exin this to your leader tomorrow when you return to The Holy City, the signal here is not for external contact, only for internal use. Dulcina Calvo was stunned, the secrecy was really strict. Yanamara Flix was taking stock of the medicine, Oh yes, Esteban should have finished the medicine he took around here before, then you take this bottle to him. Dulcina Calvo took the small bottle of medicine and frowned slightly, Miss Yanamaria, this medicine, what is it? Dulcina Calvo is a doctor, but this bottle, with only the name and no specific ingredients, let alone information about the manufacturer, which she has never seen, looks like a homemade medicine. Yanamaria Felix looked at her with a start and a slightly strange look, Didnt you know about Estebans illness?. Dulcina Calvos hand, holding the medicine bottle, was slightly dazed: What is he sick with? Yanamara Flix looked at Dulcina Calvo without any knowledge, reacted half-heartedly and sighed: Its okay to tell her anyway, its okay to tell her. Yanamaria Felix sat down and said, He had an upset stomach that came back not too long ago, which is why Tom Paul and udio were so anxious for him toe back for treatment. Is it stomach cancer? Dulcina Calvos heart was suddenly in her throat. Yanamara Flix gave a slight hmmm and when Dulcina Calvo became nervous and worried, she said, But dont worry, shes fine now, Tom Paul is a miracle doctor in this field. The pills she is taking are thetest Tom Paul has developed, and after three treatments, she will be cured. Hes not going to be any different from a normal person, and the guy is much better than a normal person after all, hell be fine. But how is it possible for me to be in such good health to have this disease? Yanamara Flix spread her hands and said, There are some diseases that dont have much to do with fitness, although many medical studies are saying that they carry genes or something, but who knows, maybe its fate out there, but Lobo nco is Lobo nco at the end of the day and he has a hard life. Dulcina Calvos heart ached, so when he suddenly fainted and broke up with her after being taken to the hospital, was it because of his illness? Why didnt you tell him? Yanamara Flix, seeing the redness in Dulcina Calvos eyes, reached out and patted her on the shoulder and said, Dont feel so bad, its all in the past, especially for people like us, who live and die every day. Maybe tomorrow, the defenses of this base will be breached by the enemy and blow us all up. So dont think too much about it. What kind of life and death have they experienced, and how many times have they experienced it, to be able to talk about it so lightly and take it lightly. Dulcina Calvo knew that she was not in the same category as Esteban Zaragosa and Yanamara Flix, or at least that she could not see life and death, nor had she really experienced them. Although she had been kidnapped a few days ago and it was dangerous, her life, at least, was secure and she had not had the experience of licking blood from a knife every day like Esteban Zaragosa, who feared death. Miss Yanamaria, thank you for telling me this. No need, its just that I think Esteban is very happy to have met you, hes been very tense in all his past lives, but when hes around you, I see that hes rxed and happy. Dulcina Calvo was beside herself all the way back to the lodge from the doctors office. Returning to the dorm at six and seven, I found that Esteban Zaragosa had returned from training and was taking off his top and getting ready to go to the shower. The man turned his head to look at her, Where did you just go?. I went to the doctors office, greeted Miss Yanamaria and told her I was leaving tomorrow. Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly, Are you close to Yanamara Flix?. Dulcina Calvo nodded, Well, it seems that Miss Yanamaria is very gentle. Esteban Zaragosa didnt notice Dulcina Calvos mood and sneered with a smile as she headed for the bathroom, Thats because youve never seen Yanamara Flix exterminate a living soul, more brutal than udio. Just as Esteban Zaragosa was about to enter the shower, Dulcina Calvo suddenly ran up and grabbed him from behind. Esteban Zaragosa froze, looking at the small hands around his waist, slightly puzzled, Whats wrong?. Why didnt you tell me you were sick? Esteban Zaragosa was also silent for a few seconds, Yanamaria Felix told you that?. Dulcina Calvo gave a choked mmm. Esteban Zaragosa had felt her tears, wetting the skin of his back, very hot and scalded. Why does everyone know but me that Im your girlfriend, Esteban Zaragosa, how can you do this, in case you die identally and I dont even know then how am I going to see you for thest time? Esteban Zaragosa slightly curved his thin lips and slightly opened his mouth, Then dont see thest thing, what is thest thing. If I could not forget you for the rest of my life and yet could not find you, I would be unhappy for the rest of my life. Im sorry. I didnt think of all this. Dulcina Calvo, for a moment, wept inconsbly, asking for forgiveness when it was clear that she had failed as a bride.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Dulcina Calvo hugged him tighter: I will not leave you alone from now on. You ache for me while I ache for you. Esteban Zaragosa smiled and approached her and hugged her from behind with a slight sigh: Our Dulcina, all grown up and loving. Dulcina Calvo touched her operation scars and old bullet wounds, and bit her lip in pain, I know death is amon thing for you, but for me, living is more important than anything else, Esteban Zaragosa, I want you to live, you must not die. Esteban Zaragosa looked deep and straight into her tearful eyes and promised her in a single word: Before I did not fear life or death, but from now on I will do everything possible to protect myself and return to you alive. Because of her, he has be afraid of death. In the past, when he was in danger, he only thought about how to solve the problem, but now, he longs to return alive and safe, if only to see her from afar. Thanks to her, Esteban Zaragosa understands how important it is to be alive. Chapter 560: I Can Hold You Again In the morning, Dulcina Calvo wakes up shyly. Esteban Zaragosa asked, Are you finished? Were going to breakfast and Ill have someone take you to La Ciudad Santa afterwards. Dulcina Calvo stood slowly in the bathroom, clenching her toothpaste and stammering, I havent brushed my teeth yet, whats the hurry? Esteban Zaragosa leaned against the bathroom door, his eyes fixed on her yfully, Thats the second time youve brushed your teeth this morning. Dulcina Calvo: Is there one in ? I forgot about it. He kept pounding and using, and when it was time to change, he started inking again. I can I stay here a few more days before returning to The Holy City? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her suspiciously, So you get a little fussy at this hour of the morning because you dont want to leave? No, no? Esteban Zaragosa sighed softly and pulled her into his arms, stroking the back of her neck with hisrge hand and whispering coaxingly, Be good, see you in La Ciudad Santa as soon as you can, be good. . But once I leave here, I wont be able to contact you at all, so where will you find me when you return to The Holy City? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her eager little face andughed: Where are you going to go but to work and sleep at home? Oh, and shopping with Adn Roucos wife, when I cant contact you, Ill contact Adn Rouco too. Dulcina Calvo: . Its fine. After breakfast, Esteban Zaragosa was apanying her to the airport when Dulcina Calvo suddenly grabbed her stomach and said, My stomach hurts a little and I want to go to the bathroom! After saying this, he ran off in a huff to a nearby restroom. Esteban Zaragosa waited outside the bathroom for half a day and the man did note out. Esteban Zaragosa interjected from outside: Did he fall down the well?. Inside, Dulcina Calvo exims: no. Can we go now? Dulcina Calvo frowned and muttered, Why are you in such a hurry to throw me out? Other boyfriends keep their girlfriends a few more days, but you throw me out every day. If it were safe here, of course I would keep you, be a good girl and stop. Esteban Zaragosa takes Dulcina Calvos little hand and heads for takeoff. But what if my stomach hurts again? Id better not go today, okay? Theres a bathroom on the ne, Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo: oh. When she reached the entrance hatch of the ne, Esteban Zaragosa let go of her hand, looked at her and said, Get in, you will be taken safe and sound to The Holy City. Dulcina Calvo, knowing she could no longer y petty, nodded her head, but with a twist of her head, her eyes were still red. I dont know when we will see each other again, and, in the meantime, in case I go on some more dangerous mission Dulcina Calvo was about to enter the ne when, suddenly, she turned around, ran down and threw herself into Esteban Zaragosas arms, wrapping her arms around his neck tightly. You must take care of yourself and return alive to The Holy City. Yes, I will. Dulcina Calvo hugged him for a moment and let go of him slightly, looking at him with red eyes and a runny nose. And remember to eat on time, your stomach has to be well nourished. Good. Im off then. Continued. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip: Im really leaving Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly and pulled the thin arm hanging from his neck, Get on the ne, theyve been waiting a long time. The man on the ne, after waiting a long time and seeing no one boarding, got off the ne and asked, Chief, when are we leaving? Dulcina Calvo puffed out her little mouth and whispered, What a hurry, hesing. Get on with it. Then Im really leaving. Hmm. Dulcina Calvo couldnt resist a little pout: Can I have another hug? Esteban Zaragosa reached out and hugged the girl, patting her back.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Dulcina Calvo hugged him and said, If you dare to lie to me, if you dare not toe back with me to The Holy City, I will never speak to you again. But this does not seem to threaten him either. But that was all she could threaten. My credit with you is that low? From now on, I will treat you as I say. Dulcina Calvos lips curved unconsciously at the affirmative answer, Youd better remember what you said. Once Dulcina Calvo had boarded the ne, Dulcina Calvo pulled back her visor and secretly wiped her tears as she watched the faded, upright back. Esteban Zaragosa was standing outside the takeoff field, watching the ne soar into the sky, with a soft, warm and loving gaze. The girl on the ne was the one person in his life to whom he had given everything and whom he most wanted to protect. The man reached into his pants pocket, felt for the red rope bracelet and grasped it tightly. Back to Dulcina Calvo in La Ciudad Santa, unable to contact Esteban Zaragosa, working desperately not to think about him, she went home and fell asleep. Estre Berrocal called her a lot because she had been out of touch for a long time. On Saturday, Dulcina Calvo had the day off and Estre Berrocal invited her to go shopping. When he arrived at the mall, Estre Berrocalughed at hiszy appearance and said, No way, youve been working for half a month straight? Why do you look like a vampire who cant see the sun?. Dulcina Calvo thought about it: I havent seen the sun for about half a month, I go to the hospital in the morning, I workte at night, I take a shower and go to bed, Im really living like a walking dead. Just because you cant see Dr. Esteban? Dulcina Calvo said with contempt: Weve been out of touch for half a month, thisck of contact, its actually a call, a kind of text, hey you wouldnt understand if I told you, you see your Adn Rouco family every day, and even if Adn Rouco is on a business trip, you can call him or record a video for him. For the sake of your lovesickness, Ill treat you to a hot pot, shrimp sliders and beef pakoras or whatever you want to order. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened: Then why are we still shopping, lets go straight to fondue!. Dulcina Calvo was dragging Estre Berrocal up the stairs to the restaurant when Estre Berrocal scanned her eyes and saw Lzaro Morejn. Dulcina, look over there, isnt that Lzaro Morejn? Dulcina Calvo looked around and saw that it was Lzaro Morejn, and that he was not alone, but with his fiance Hermina Najarro. Just as he was about to withdraw his gaze, the eyes of Lzaro Morejn and Hermina Najarro met those of Dulcina Calvo and Estre Berrocal here as well. Hermina Najarro took Lzaro Morejns arm and smiled provocatively with her red lips: Lzaro Morejn, isnt that Dulcina? Lets go greet her, and while were at it, tell her the date of our wedding. Lzaro Morejn approached Hermina Najarro. Dulcina Calvo had no intention of listening to them and pulled Estre Berrocal to leave when she was stopped by Hermina Najarro. Dulcina, why act like you dont know us? Dulcina Calvo snarled, Dont people who cheat even feel shame these days? Hermina Najarro was a bit exasperated, Who are you calling unfaithful, when you were stuck with our Lazaro Morejon, who never admitted you were his girlfriend, the fault is yours for being stupid and thinking you were in love when you were clearly a support. Dulcina Calvo said amused, Thats right, how could I date such a lousy boyfriend? My boyfriend is not only handsome and rich, but hes also dedicated to me, hes not looking for backup!. Chapter 561: Mrs. Adam’s two-thousand-word confession Hermina Najarro snorted, Now, when you say that boyfriend, you dont mean my cousin, do you? Dulcina Calvo frowned, What do you mean by that?. How can Esteban Zaragosa have cousins if he has no family? Hermina Najarro gave a provocative smile and said: So you dont even know who my cousin is, it seems you dont know him well. Well, Im going to tell you, my cousins name is Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo was a bit astonished because Esteban Zaragosa had never told her that he had a cousin and that he knew that Hermina Najarro was Lzaro Morejns girlfriend, why hadnt he told her? Are you surprised that my cousin has kept you in the dark? I think my cousin is just a new woman to you, and will leave you when she gets tired of ying with you. Estre Berrocal couldnt even listen: What are you talking about, shut up if you cant talk. Where do you get the face to be so justified in destroying someones rtionship. Hermina Najarro turned blue with anger: You!. Lzaro Morejn immediately recognized Estre Berrocal, as the wedding of Adn Rouco and Estre Berrocal was a sensation in La Ciudad Santa, and everyone in high society probably knew that Adn Roucos wife was Estre Berrocal. Berrocal. Hermina Najarro tried to reply but was pushed away by Lzaro Morejn, who whispered in Hermina Najarros ear: Dont mess with her, that Estre Berrocal is Adn Roucos wife, mess with her and Adn Rouco cane after us. Hermina Najarro gritted her teeth and gave a reluctant grunt. Dulcina Calvo looked at Lzaro Morejn so embarrassed and sneered, Lzaro Morejn, I suggest you take your fiance and get out of here fast, because Estres husband, Adn Rouco, is going to be here in five minutes. Estre Berrocal: Estre Berrocal waved to Lzaro Morejn and Hermina Najarro with a weathered smile, I suggest you leave quickly or youll have a bad time when my husband arrives. Hes super mean. Lzaro Morejn and Hermina Najarro panicked, although they pretended not to be afraid. Whos afraid of you? Whats there to buy here? Late, lets go see a movie. Hermina Najarro was removed by Lzaro Morejn. Estre Berrocal looked at the distant backs of the two men, I didnt think the name Adn Rouco would work so well, a casual scare to scare off the scum. Dulcina Calvo made a face of circumstances: Its clear that its President Adn who is being bad, okay? Estre Berrocal gave her a sidelong nce: Your man is more aggressive, he only kills those he dislikes. Dulcina Calvo: Okay, he admits, Esteban Zaragosa is a bit more vicious. Dulcina Calvo and Estre Berrocal feasted on fondue. The waiter looked at them suspiciously at first, thinking that two such thin girls should not be able to eat them, but when the pot was finally closed, he found that they had almost eaten all the hot dishes. Wow, these two girls sure know how to eat, they ordered two of each dish, couldnt leave the table and ate them all. The girls are all food lovers these days, this table ate over a thousand. Adn Rouco, who had just finished a meeting, got a ring on his cell phone. He himself was not much of a message reader, but since Estre Berrocal was not a phone person and was always texting and tweeting, he started to be a message and tweet reader as well. A cell phone message arrived with a charge to a bank card. The hot pot restaurant spent over a thousand. Adn Rouco sunk his eyes. Whenever they go out with Dulcina Calvo, its never a good time to go for hot pot or barbecue, and at their regr hot pot chain, you can get a lot of dishes for over a thousand. So how much hot pot did these two women eat? After the fondue, Estre Berrocal went with Dulcina Calvo to catch dolls for times. After exchanging more than a hundred coins, I ended up with only two dolls, one for Dulcina Calvo and one for Estre Berrocal. Finally, Dulcina Calvo gave Estre Berrocal the same doll she had taken and asked her to take it home to Paulita to y with it. It was gettingte as everyone went home. At 8 p. m. Estre Berrocal arrived home with two Muppets in her arms. Paulita has just finished eating a cupcake, her mouth full of batter, and she approaches with a white mouth, reaching for the rag doll in Estre Berrocals hand. Star did you buy me the doll? Estre Berrocal handed the two dolls to her daughter: Mom took them, impressive, right?. Is it the crane machine? Yes, has Paulita yed? Paulita pointed her little finger at the man sitting at the table eating and said, Daddy used to catch a lot of fish for me. Estre Berrocal took off her purse, approached Adn Rouco and sat down, noticing that the man had not been paying attention to her. Why are you ignoring me? Adn Rouco gave her a sidelong nce: Is the fondue good?. Its okay.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. But it looks like she has eaten too much and her stomach is a little upset, Estre Berrocal hugs Adn Roucos arm, rests her head on his shoulder and grunts twice: But it looks like its a little stomach ache. Adn Rouco put his arm out coldly, stood up, walked up and said: A thousand words of criticism, remember to give them to me. Estre Berrocal: ???? What has it done? Paulita ran over to Estre Berrocal with her two little Muppets in her arms, blinked her big eyes twice sympathetically, pursed her little lips and said, Estre, Daddy used to make me when he caught me eating KFC, only Daddy made me write fifty words about it. Estre Berrocal: He looked at the mans back and reached out his hand to shout, Adn Rouco, are five hundred words worth to you? My stomach hurts so much The man went straight up the stairs without looking back, and very coldly and mercilessly raised the price: Two thousand words. In the evening, Estre Berrocaly in bed after her bath, curled up a little more with her stomach between her arms. Heartburnbined with menstruation. Today we had not only hot pot, but also cold drinks. But with the lesson he had just learned, he wasnt going to tell Adn Rouco that he had eaten cold drinks in addition to the hot pot. Adn Rouco had been in the study attending to his work, but he felt restless and as soon as he entered the bedroom he saw the little woman lying miserably curled up on the bed. Adn Roucos brow furrowed slightly and his eyes sank as he approached and Estre Berrocal saw a pair of long legs next to the bed, didnt even lift her eyelids and said, clutching her stomach with some exasperation, Can I write the two thousand word review tomorrow? Adn Rouco bent down, sat on the edge of the bed and picked her up in his arms, Are you in a lot of pain?. Estre Berrocal stiffened her lips, Its okay. Adn Rouco saw his face turn slightly white and a cold sweat break out on his forehead, and he pressed his thin lips together: Estre Berrocal, if you try to die again, Im really going to hit you. Although the mans face was cold and his tone a bit fierce as he said this, Estre Berrocal knew he was feeling sorry for himself. She buried herself in his arms and wrapped her arms around his waist, choking out a sultry voice, Honey, I was wrong. Adam Rouco sighed, seemingly helpless, and carefully ced her back on the bed. Knowing your mistakes isnt changing, is it? How many times has this happened?. Estre Berrocals admission of guilt was sincere: I will never eat fondue again. Chapter 562: Mr. and Mrs. Esteban – Girl, I’m Back Estre Berrocal hugged the sheets over her head and said in a jocr voice, Honey I want brown sugar water. Soon after, when Estre Berrocal lifted the sheets, Adn Rouco had disappeared. A few minutester, Adn Rouco hade upstairs with a ss of brown sugar water and a box of stomach pills in his hand.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. The man lifted her in his arms and leaned against her, his long fingers ripped off the pill tin and handed her the stomach medicine, which Estre Berrocal took and drank with the brown sugar water. After drinking a cup of hot water with brown sugar and the stomach medicine, I soon felt much better. Estre Berrocal felt cold and snuggled into Adn Roucos arms. Adam Roucosrge hand sought her lower back, rubbing it gently and asking in a low voice, Are you having your period? How do you know? The day of your period, I remember. Estre Berrocal looked at the handsome face above her head and smiled, Adam, you are very kind. Dont think you can save yourself from writing that two-thousand-word review by patting yourself on the back like that. Estre Berrocals little face instantly fell, huh? Do you really have to write? You will never know the error of your ways until you learn the lesson. Estre Berrocal became jealous: So why does Paulita only have to write fifty words when she is caught eating KFC and two thousand when I am caught eating caldero, Adn Rouco, it is evident that you are biased? All that stuff you say about how you were going to spoil me more in this life seems to be a lie. Did Paulita eat KFC until her stomach hurt like you? Estre Berrocal: Besides, how many words can Paulita write? Fifty words is a lot for her. Estre Berrocal: Well, he was wrong. In the second half of the night, Estre Berrocal was falling asleep when Adn Rouco put his arm around her and kissed her, speaking in a low, husky voice: If the pain is severe, tell me and lets go to the hospital. Estre Berrocal murmured: It doesnt hurt anymore . Go to sleep. Adn Rouco held out his hand and hugged her a little tighter. Dulcina Calvo was sleeping until midnight when there was a knock at the door. Dulcina Calvo, who had also eaten a little in the night and hadnt slept much, stumbled to her feet and headed for the door. Who is it, sote? But Dulcina Calvo was immediately sobered and on guard when she thought of thest time she was kidnapped by a shadowy figure for picking up a delivery. I was about to look through the cats eye when, on the other side of the door, a familiar, maic male voice rang out. Its me. Dulcina Calvo froze for three seconds, her head nk, before opening the door with a hurried movement. As soon as the door opened, he saw Esteban Zaragosa standing in front of the door in a dusty state. Dulcina Calvos eyes filled with tears as she looked at herself. He returned to her safe and sound. They have not had any contact in thest half decade or so. Some people meet in an airne, others in a time machine, but others only meet in dreams. Dulcina Calvo threw herself into his arms and wrapped her arms around him tightly. Esteban Zaragosa did not speak either, and what would have been more useful than words now was to reach out and take his girl firmly between his arms. Esteban Zaragosa picked up Dulcina Calvo like a baby kangaroo and carried her to the back of the house, closing the door with his foot. Dulcina Calvo threw her arms around his neck, her teary eyes misting, Is it really you? Or am I delirious? The girl reached out and gave Esteban Zaragosas handsome face a firm squeeze. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes looked straight at her and spat out two faint words, It hurts. Dulcina Calvo, seeing her face all red from her pinching, touched it eagerly and then, still in disbelief, pinched her own face violently. Hiss it hurts! Esteban Zaragosa let out a lowugh, Its me, you werent dreaming. Girl, Im back. Dulcina Calvo finally couldnt help herself and leaned over his shoulder, choking back a sob, Esteban Zaragosa. I miss you so much do you know how much Ive missed you these past half months? I know. As much as you miss me, I miss you. Dulcina Calvo cupped her handsome face between her two little hands and finally smiled brightly. The two warmed up for a long time by the couch. Dulcina Calvo, realizing it was almost two oclock in the morning, asked curiously, Where did youe back from? Israel. Its far away, you must be hungry, Im going to fix you a midnight snack! Esteban Zaragosa did not stop her, he was indeed hungry and tired. Aware of Esteban Zaragosas weak stomach and how long it takes to cook these days, Dulcina Calvo cooked a dish of egg pasta, cooked just right with little oil and salt, very digestible and pleasant for the stomach. Esteban Zaragosa sat down next to him and finished his te of spaghetti with vegetables and eggs, all of it. Dulcina Calvo looked at his tired features and grieved, You must be tired, Ill put you in the tub, take a nice bath and sleep well. Dulcina Calvo was about to get up, but Esteban Zaragosa pulled her back and the girl fell into hisp. Esteban Zaragosas voice was low: The bath can be tomorrow, now I just want to hug you and sleep well. Dulcina Calvo is slightly dazed. You dont like me? Dulcina Calvo shook her head hastily, Of course I dont mind. Esteban Zaragosa carried her in his arms and headed straight to the bedroom. Only when hey down on Dulcina Calvos soft cot did Esteban Zaragosa lower his guard and loosen his nerves. Thinking that it would take at least some time to fall asleep, Dulcina Calvo asked: By the way, Esteban Zaragosa, theres something I want to ask you. Is that Lzaro Morejns fiance, ah, your cousin?. However, to his ears came the sound of even and prolonged breathing. Dulcina Calvo nced sideways at the man next to her, who had closed his eyes and was asleep, apparently in a deep sleep. Dulcina Calvo reached out her small hand and gently stroked his forehead, the bridge of his nose, his lips Thoughts, at this moment, were like a flood from the floodgates, and could no longer be collected. Its not that I never fell in love, but the emotions were not as strong as they are now. Perhaps rtionships that have experienced life and death are not really the same. Dulcina Calvo circled the mans neck, leaned close to his arms and stole a kiss on his thin lips, then slipped away like a kitten that has stolen something, leaned into the crook of his neck and quietly closed her eyes. By noon the following day. Dulcina Calvo slept tootest night and did not wake up the next morning. She slept sleepily and woke up as usual, but when she got up and sat up in bed for a long time, she felt something was wrong. He turned his head toward a mans watch on the bedside table. By the way, Esteban Zaragosa returnedst night! But Dulcina Calvo still felt unreal, and immediately got out of bed and went to look for someone in the house. Finally, the man was seen in the kitchen, wearing a clean white shirt and khaki pants, standing at the stove, preparing lunch. This is the first time Dulcina Calvo has seen a homely Esteban Zaragosa. She walked over and hugged the man from behind and poked a little head out to look at him, I thought you disappeared again. I dont know how to disappear instantly as I dont know how to vanish. Youre not an inmate, but youre a man who can suddenly be picked up by a helicopter. So I have to keep an eye on you. Chapter 563: Mr. and Mrs. Esteban – Mrs. Esteban, wife. Esteban Zaragosa, while cooking, pulled Dulcina Calvo back and put his arms around her. From now on, wherever I go, I will contact you beforehand so that you wont suddenly panic and look for me all over the world without finding me. Dulcina Calvo looked at the golden eggs frying on both sides in the pan, smelled the aroma of the casseroles and listened to the mans soft, firm promises in her ear, and felt in a better mood. Dulcina Calvo tilted her small head slightly and ced a soft kiss on Esteban Zaragosas handsome chin. Chinese food is abination of breakfast and lunch, with other breakfast such as millet congee, fried eggs and some light stir-fries. Dulcina Calvo had eaten a lot of hot pottagest night and right now her stomach is very relieved by the hot millet porridge. He suddenly thought of yesterdays meeting with Lzaro Morejn and Hermina Najarro at the mall. By the way, dont you have a cousin named Hermina Najarro?. Esteban Zaragosa was stunned and looked at her with slightly raised eyes, not denying it, but looking at Dulcina Calvo, Hermina Najarro must not have said anything either. Yeah, whats up, did you meet her? Dulcina Calvo nodded, Well, I met her and Lzaro Morejn at the mall yesterday when I went shopping with Estre, she told me she was your cousin and I wondered why you hadnt told me. Shes just a distant cousin, when my mother was alive, she and her mother were sort of cousins, so shes sort of my cousin, but its a very superficial rtionship and doesnt really bond. Oh, so hes not a very close cousin.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa poured some food on his te, Whats up, whats going on between you guys? Dulcina Calvo shook her head, What else could she do but brag about her rtionship with Lzaro Morejn in front of me, except that I heard him say she was your cousin, so I was wondering if you would defend her. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes were deep as he looked at the girl, his thin lips curved and he said dryly, No, I will defend you, whatever happens between you. Dulcina Calvos cheeks flushed slightly as she hugged the bowl and buried her face in it. Esteban Zaragosa, however, continued to speak lightly: Hes just a distant cousin, and now youre the only family I have. Dulcina Calvo looked up unconsciously and asked, Im your what family?. Mrs. Esteban, wife, can it be? Dulcina Calvo choked on a mouthful of porridge and coughed violently several times, and when she recovered her emotions, she asked with a little red face, Are you, are you like proposing to me? Whenever you want, if you want. Even if you dont want it now, Mrs. Estebans ce, which I will never give to anyone else in my life, will always be reserved for you. Chapter 564: Mr. and Mrs. Esteban-Mr. Esteban does the laundry and cooks the cats After a nice weekend, Dulcina Calvo went to work and Esteban Zaragosa became the man of the house. Dulcina Calvo, fearing that Esteban Zaragosa was bored alone at home, went with him to the pet store to buy a Scottish Fold cat. Since then, Esteban Zaragosa not only does the washing and cooking, but also takes care of the cats. Initially, Esteban Zaragosa asked Dulcina Calvo to move into his apartment, but Dulcina Calvo was still traditional at heart and felt that it was still not a good idea for them to live together without being married. But Esteban Zaragosa does not return home and spends his days in his small rented apartment. In the end, Esteban Zaragosa talked to the owner and bought the small apartment in its entirety. Only at the end of the month, when Dulcina Calvo was ready to pay the rent and contacted thendlord, did she learn that the apartment had been bought by Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo made a face of few friends and asked, Why did you buy this apartment without even talking to me?. Theres a lot of money and I feel burned out. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched: Dulcina Calvo settled back on the couch, clicking unhappily and nibbling on her fries, sitting a good distance away from him, staring at the TV screen, clearly angry. Esteban Zaragosa moved to sit next to her and said good-naturedly, You refuse to live with me again, and these days, I have been eating you and living with you, and you have been supporting me, but how can I, as a man, let you support me? But now that youve bought this house, Ill feel a little ufortable when it bes your house that I live in. Dulcina Calvo had a proper job and a steady paycheck, and she was used to spending her own sry, although she knew that Esteban Zaragosa had money and had no intention of taking advantage of it. Esteban Zaragosa knew, naturally, that she was a good girl, and thats why he liked her more and more. Honey, lets not be so clear, whats mine is yours. If you really feel youve taken advantage of me, its not like theres no way to make up for it. Dulcina Calvo asked curiously, How do I make it up to you? Ill pay you the rent. Esteban Zaragosa ignored her suggestion, his dark eyes just looking at her thoughtfully, and said seriously, Physicalmunication twice a week, I think we can increase it to four times a week. Dulcina Calvo copied a cushion and smashed it against Esteban Zaragosa: Animal! The next day, Dulcina Calvo rubbed her back on her way to work. Thats a lot of rent to pay. When they arrived at the hospital, during the lunch break, Dulcina Calvo spoke to Estre Berrocal on the phone. Estre Berrocal was eating her words over the phone: So, . do you live with Dr. Esteban now?. Dulcina Calvo made a hmm: Estre, did you and President Adam live together when you were in a rtionship before? Does living together wear out the other persons interest?.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Estre Berrocal coughed twice: Adn and I got married before we fell in love, there was no process of living together, we are not like you and Dr. Esteban. That was not normal for me and Adn, this was a normal rtionship experience for you, you met, you fell in love and then you got married when the water was fine. Its true that the rtionship improves if you live together, but over time, I dont know if its a good thing or a bad thing. Estre Berrocal said objectively, Its true that living together for a long time can drain the rtionship, but Dr. Esteban is so fond of you that there shouldnt be any problem with that, not to mention that youre the one who goes out to work every day and hes the one who stays home, so whats your fear? My mother would kill me if she found out I was living with a man, especially if it was Esteban Zaragosa, Im afraid it would make her vomit blood. Your parents still dont know about your affair with Dr. Esteban? My parents insisted that Esteban Zaragosa was a divorced man who had abandoned his wife and had no conscience, that if he could abandon his wife, he could also abandon me. The reason Esteban Zaragosa married udio Belles was for work. As soon as the words were out of her mouth, a colleague came over to call out to her. Dr. Dulcina, theres a man outside looking for you. Dulcina Calvo, after finishing her phone conversation with Estre Berrocal, put her cell phone in the pocket of her white coat and had just left the office when she saw Lzaro Morejn at the door. Lzaro Morejn took a red invitation and handed it to Dulcina Calvo: Hermina Najarro and I are getting married next month. Dulcina Calvo took the invitation with little emotion and said, very nonchntly, Congrattions. Lzaro Morejn looked at her unhappily and frowned slightly, Dulcina, you dont have to pretend to wish us well if youre upset or having a bad time, I know youre not happy. Dulcina Calvo looked at Lzaro Morejn and said amused: Why did you send me an invitation if you knew I was unhappy? I was waiting for you toe. Dulcina Calvo: Im not upset, I stopped liking you a long time ago. How things were with you and Hermina Najarro, I have no waves inside. Not only was there no ripple inside, but I even had a bit of a craving for cassoulet and rice. Dulcina, you dont need to disguise yourself in front of me Not wanting to hear too much from him, Dulcina Calvo took the invitation and said, Esteban Zaragosa and I will be there on the day of your wedding to Hermina Najarro; after all, Esteban Zaragosa is Hermina Najarros distant cousin, and we wont be short of participation money. If there is nothing else, I am going to work. Chapter 565: Mr. and Mrs. Esteban – A Long Planned Love 1 Dulcina Calvo turned around and was about to enter the office when Lzaro Morejn grabbed her arm. Dulcina Calvo withdrew her hand and turned to look at him, Do you have anything else?. Dulcina, can we not, now, say something more than these words of courtesy? Dulcina Calvo said with some amusement, Mr. Lazaro, have you forgotten that you and I broke up, and that it was a long time ago? Now I have a boyfriend, and you have a fiance, so its better that we see less of each other alone in the future. Even if its something like sending invitations, Hermina Najarro and Esteban Zaragosa are rted and you can ask Hermina Najarro to send them directly to Esteban Zaragosa. But you are you and Esteban Zaragosa is Esteban Zaragosa, you are not married are you? Dulcina Calvo says, quite frankly and rightly: Even if you are not married now, you will beter. A glimmer of dismay shed under Lazaro Morejons eyes, Are you really going to marry him? Dulcina Calvo looked at him suspiciously, increasingly amused, Mr. Lazaro, you dont really care who I marry, do you?. You dont know anything about Esteban Zaragosa! I dont know Esteban Zaragosa anymore, thats my business. I really have work to do, I wont talk to you. Lazaro Morejon gritted his teeth and said, You know what he did in the first ce? He had an ulterior motive for you. Dulcina Calvo, her hands cupped in the pockets of her white coat, turns her steps, with a slight stumble. What do you mean? Lazaro Morejon nced around, held back a bit and said, This is not the right ce to talk, lets go find a nearby caf. You have your lunch break, dont you? Unless youre simply too afraid to learn Esteban Zaragosas secrets for fear of being disappointed in him. Dulcina Calvo knows that Lzaro Morejn says this to pique her curiosity, but since Esteban Zaragosa is involved, she wants to know what Lzaro Morejns secret is, even though she doesnt want to be in the same room with him. In the cafeteria below the hospital. Dulcina Calvo sat down and said directly, Go ahead. Lazaro Morejon, seeing that she was in little mood to catch up, nodded and said, Well, Im sorry I kept this from you for so long. Lzaro Morejn swallowed saliva, folded his hands on the table and continued: Do you know how Hermina Najarro and I got together? Dulcina Calvo frowned slightly, Im not interested in what you and Hermina Najarro do. Okay, but I got together with Hermina Najarro thanks to Esteban Zaragosa, Hermina Najarro was an acting student at La Universidad Santa, in her year, and once she went to La Universidad Santa for a Hermina Najarro met me at a basketball game and fell in love with me at first sight, even though I told her I already had a girlfriend, she kept harassing me. Dulcina Calvo was a little impatient: Lzaro Morejn, do you want to get down to business? Then you did the internship and I went to look for you one time, you remember, Hermina Najarro was with gastroenteritis and Esteban Zaragosa was in that hospital, so Hermina Najarro went to see Esteban Zaragosa and Esteban Zaragosa knew that Hermina Najarro liked me, and it wasnt long before, by a fluke, I got drunk and had sex with Hermina Najarro in a moment of drunken confusion. Dulcina Calvo was increasingly confused: So, what you are saying is that Esteban Zaragosa is trying to separate me from you? Thats right, he wanted you, thats why he got me drunk on purpose, he knew that Hermina Najarro was interested in me, how could it not be me, he only had a purpose to separate us. Dulcina Calvo: So Esteban Zaragosa had been plotting against her for a long time? Wait, when exactly did Esteban Zaragosa start liking her? She remembered that she had just gone to Esteban Zaragosas internship for a few days when Lzaro Morejn had cheated on her, so did Esteban Zaragosa fall in love with her at first sight? Dulcina, this Esteban Zaragosa guy really hides too much, hes not a good person at all! Youre so innocent that you must be fooled by his looks! Hes really not the right one for you! He has resorted to such despicable means to get you! When Esteban Zaragosa does something wrong, he naturally goes to Esteban Zaragosas house to discuss it. But this guy in front of me is even less good! Lazaro Morejon, you are telling me all this just to discredit my boyfriend in front of me. If you really had no interest in Hermina Najarro, even if you were drunk, you would have been indifferent, wouldnt you? Even if you were drunk and confused with Hermina Najarro, why didnt you confess it to me, instead of going behind my back and continuing to sneak around with Hermina Najarro? Lzaro Morejns rhetoric is not believed, not even the flies are biting! Dulcina, men have physical desires, Ive been dating you for a long time and you have to duck and cover when I touch your hand, just ask what man can stand that? Dulcina Calvo growled, So, you say you only feel physical desire for Hermina Najarro, the woman youre going to marry, and youre not afraid shell be upset if she finds out what youre saying? I Seeing Lzaro Morejns stuttering face, Dulcina Calvo had no more patience, got up and left the caf. As he left the cafeteria, his mind was a bit scrambled.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. He reflected for half a day on what Lzaro Morejn had said. If what Lzaro Morejn says is true, then Esteban Zaragosas feelings for her are deceitful and she should forgive him? Even if these practices, in the name of love, do not cleanse the essence of deception. However, it remains to be seen how much of what Lazaro Morejon says is true and how much is not. Dulcina Calvo left the hospital after work and saw Esteban Zaragosas car parked on the side of the road. Dulcina Calvo approached and climbed into the passenger seat. As Esteban Zaragosa leaned over and helped her with the seat belt, Dulcina Calvo looked at the side of his face and suddenly asked, Esteban Zaragosa you promised me you would never lie to me again, Im giving you a chance, is there anything else youve been hiding from me before? Esteban Zaragosa straightened up after buckling her seat belt and looked at her with a slight frown, Whats wrong with you today, questioning me as soon as I get in the car? Did you get angry at the hospital?. Dulcina Calvo: Im not kidding, Im serious. Dulcina Calvo saw that he was not going to answer and was about to drive when Dulcina Calvo gave in and said, Lzaro Morejn came to see me today at the hospital. Esteban Zaragosas hand, which gripped the steering wheel, wavered slightly and his dark eyes looked at her sullenly. How dare Lazaro Morejone to you?. He, he came to give me an invitation for his wedding with Hermina Najarro. By the way he also told me something about you. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed further and his eyes turned a shade colder: What did you say?. He said you werent a good person, that you werent right for me, and that you had something else in mind for me. ?Y? Esteban Zaragosa stared at her small face. Dulcina Calvo squashed her little mouth: None of this is a problem, whether you are good or bad in the eyes of others, for me, you are authorized to risk your life to save me. Then leave him alone and call me to let me know if that bastard dares toe after you again. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened slightly, You, what are you going to do to him?. Esteban Zaragosa swept her lightly, scaring her with nonchnce, Do something bloody. Chapter 566: Mr. and Mrs. Esteban – A Love Long Planned 2 Back at the apartment, Esteban Zaragosa prepares to cook dinner. What do you want to eat tonight? Fried shredded potatoes with green peppers and tomato egg soup. Esteban Zaragosa opened the fridge and took out tomatoes and potatoes and such. Arent you tired of eating these two again?. Dulcina Calvo ran from the living room to the kitchen, looked at him and spoke hesitantly: That I still have something to ask you. Ask. Dulcina Calvo took a deep breath and said seriously: Lzaro Morejn also told me that you were out of line. Whirlpool? Esteban Zaragosa wanted tough a little with those four words, left the tomatoes in his hand, looked at the girl in front of him and asked patiently, And did he tell you how he was crossed?. Dulcina Calvo nodded and said, He said you knew all along that he liked Hermina Najarro and that I was his girlfriend at the time, so you deliberately got him drunk and got him drunk enough to have sex with Hermina Najarro. Esteban Zaragosa was stoic, his dark eyes fixed on her, If it really is as he said, will you me me and hate me? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and frowned, I was thinking about it on the way back. But I realized that even if you did, I couldnt me you, but I wanted to know why you did it. Lzaro Morejn is very good at making up stories. What, are you lying to me? Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow and blurted out, When have I ever had a drink with him and Hermina Najarro when he says I took advantage of getting him drunk so he would sleep with Hermina Najarro? Yes, Esteban Zaragosa, a man so full of himself, is not in the same league as Lzaro Morejn, and it would be possible for Esteban Zaragosa to have a drink with Adn Rouco, but with Lzaro Morejn? Esteban Zaragosa does not have to. Besides, who says a drunk man must be promiscuous? The little girls small hands gently tapped the kitchen counter, her watery eyes slightly downcast as she asked in a whisper, So, what exactly do you you see in me? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with soft eyes, Although I didnt do what Lazaro Morejon said, I gave him a choice. What choice? I just wanted to test Lazaro Morejon for you, I gave him a check for five million to break up with you and I didnt think he would say yes without hesitation. Its not like hes been having an affair with Hermina Najarro for a day or two, he hasnt even considered you as his girlfriend. Dulcina Calvo was furious: How dare this guy lie to me, lie to me and then nder you in front of me for nothing!. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and drew her into his arms, hugging her gently, his voice soft and low, Dont have any more dealings with people like that, if five million can make her leave you the first time, she can do it again. Five million You really gave him five million? Dulcina Calvos eyes widened, damn it, was Esteban Zaragosa on fire with money? Why had he given five million to that scumbag? The mans dark eyes looked at her somberly, Five million dors to get you, I think its more than worth it. Dulcina Calvo blushed slightly, but that didnt mean she didnt feel the flesh! I may not make five million in my lifetime! Youve never given Lazaro Morejon five million, youve never given me five million Dulcina Calvo whispered thisst phrase more and more timidly. Esteban Zaragosa stared at her pretty little face and his thin lips curved, Mrs. Esteban deserves more, everything from me, everything from you. Dulcina Calvo blushed up to her neck and covered her face with her small hands. No. In that case, when exactly did you like me, you didnt fall in love with me at first sight, did you? The more Dulcina Calvo thought about it, the more exciting it became she had just gone to the hospital to do an internship with him and, at that moment, he had noticed her. If he had grown fond of her then, why did he keep treating her with a cold face all day. This man, too tall and sensual! Esteban Zaragosa coughed dryly, ignored her and went back to cooking. Dulcina Calvo was not happy and rubbed up against him, demanding to be asked. If you havent fallen in love with me at first sight, youve been nning it for a long time, and Lazaro Morejon says youve had bad intentions with me for a long time!. I was really curious to know when it was.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. As Esteban Zaragosa said nothing, Dulcina Calvo rolled her watery eyes and spected, Is it possible that you took a liking to me as soon as you entered the hospital? But what exactly did you see in me The girls fingers tapped her chin in reflection. Do you really want to know? Of course I want to know! The girl had an expectant look on her face, even her two eyes were shining with anticipation. Esteban Zaragosa slipped a lump in his throat, I can tell you if youre not afraid. You like me, why should I be afraid? Esteban Zaragosa looked her straight in the eye and said, word for word, We met before you were in boarding school. Dulcina Calvo was a little surprised, but after thinking for a long time, she couldnt think where they had met. No way, you are very handsome, I would have remembered you if I had seen you. Dulcina Calvo suddenly remembered something and looked at him in horror: Esteban Zaragosa, its not like in the movie where you yed with a girl next door when you were little and then fell in love with her as a child and found her again when you grew up, is it? But but you seem to have the wrong person. For as long as I can remember, my neighborhood hasnt had a little brother as cute as you. Esteban Zaragosa: If you really got the wrong person. I dont care! Weve already had sex anyway! Youll have to answer to me even if you wont admit it! Dulcina Calvo hugged Esteban Zaragosa and clung to him mischievously. Instead of pushing her away, Esteban Zaragosa bent down and supported her back and hips, letting his legs wrap around her waist. The man held the little kangaroo in his arms and looked at her earnestly, Im not wrong, Im not looking for the wrong person, its Dulcina Calvo I love, all the time. But when exactly did you meet me? And why dont I remember you at all? Because it was dark that night. Dulcina Calvo: Wait, he seems to have remembered something! You, are you the killer? We met ten years ago, and you saved me that night. Dulcina Calvo: And what about the red string bracelet I have? The red rope bracelet with the name engraved on it, which Esteban Zaragosa always carried with him, he took the braided red rope out of his pocket and said, Thanks to this red rope I was able to learn your name and find you. Dulcina Calvo swallowed, a little excited, So you kept this red string for ten years?. This is a kind of token of affection. Dulcina Calvo looked at the red string and her heart was deeply shaken, So, . you mean youve liked me for ten years?. To be precise, it would be 3. 894 days. Dulcina Calvos eyes soured: You havent fallen in love with anyone else in those 3, 000 days? Ten years, how many people in the world can wait for someone for ten years? The handsome mans handsome face, approaching her small face, his hard nose, gently brushing her small nose, sighed low and muffled, Ive been waiting for you to grow up. Fortunately, ten yearster, it has been transformed for the better. What made him even more grateful was that, ten yearster, he got it. His girl, who he never knew what she really looked like at the time he got her, was like being reborn. Chapter 567: Ten years of secret love, the best love of all. The girl has her arms around Esteban Zaragosas neck, and as her legs wrap around his waist, the petite girl is half a head taller than the man. The little girls soft white face crinkled slightly as she red at him, If you knew me so long ago, why didnt youe to me sooner? If she hade to her years before, how could she have wasted those three years with Lazaro Morejon when he was such a handsome and dedicated man? Dulcina Calvo remembers her former student self, who was really stupid. Lazaro Morejon has never cared for her at all and many times she has fallen back on him, especially today, when what little good feeling she had left for Lazaro Morejon turned to disgust after he denigrated Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa took her to sit at the kitchen table and rested his arms on both sides of her, A long time ago, I thought ofing to see you early many times, but I have a special status and job, on the other hand, a few years ago you were too small and I was afraid of scaring you. Dulcina Calvo asked curiously, But arent you afraid Ill leave with someone else first? Run with who, a bastard like Lazaro Morejon? The corner of Dulcina Calvos eye twitched: What if?. Then I will break your legs, lock you up and be the only person in your world until you fall in love with me. As the man joked earnestly, Dulcina Calvos ears reddened and her watery eyes sparkled with stars as she took the mans handsome face between her two small hands, sat down at the kitchen table and kissed him on his thin lips. Esteban Zaragosa, thank you for loving me. Ten years, it must have been lonely. Those moments when she didnt know him, when he watched her in silence, must have been lonely. Before she graduated from college, he had been nning how to enter her life in a way that seemed less abrupt and facilitated her eptance. Its not that I didnt think of the simple and brutal way. Even if at first you resist it,in about it or even hate it, sooner orter you will fall in love with it if you pamper it and love it well, but it is only a matter of time. Esteban Zaragosa is confident, but not afraid to take the risk. This method, the quickest way to get her, would hurt her, and he preferred to let her get used to it and trust it without dy. After dinner, Dulcina Calvoy in bed after the bath, counting on her fingers, her little face full of pride. Esteban Zaragosa, youve had a crush on me for ten years! Youre the first person to have a crush on me! I never thought I would have a loyal crush! Esteban Zaragosa looked at her askance, Whos your fanboy, Im your man. Dulcina Calvo was picked up by him and sat on hisp. Esteban Zaragosa took the blow dryer and blew her hair, rubbing that little head with his big, thin hands, messing up her hair like a little maniac. Ah I dont want you to dry my hair, look at the chicken nest youve made out of it. Then youll do it, I wont. Esteban Zaragosa handed her the hair dryer and Dulcina Calvo took theb from one side and smoothed her hair before reaching in to dry it. When her hair had dried and Dulcina Calvo was lying down again in great shape, she looked at the invitation in her hand and asked, The wedding of Lazaro Morejon and Hermina Najarro, its this weekend, are we really going? Esteban Zaragosay down on the bed and lifted the girl, lightly sniffing the fresh scent of her long hair. Dont you want to go? Its not that I dont want to go, its just that I dont feel like it so much, I can go or not, but I thought, Hermina Najarro is at least your cousin, so lets go. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes bore into hers, Lazaro Morejon is your ex-boyfriend after all, and youre not upset? The tone of his voice was full of temptation. Dulcina Calvo looked at him as if she had caught him in a ponytail and pointed at him with her triumphant little hand, Esteban Zaragosa, are you jealous?. I didnt. The man pursed his thin lips. If youve got it, youve got it. Dulcina Calvo mounted it in one go. Esteban Zaragosas mouth twitched, this mare doesnt really know what shes doing. Dulcina,e down. Dulcina Calvo didnt even feel the darkness in the mans eyes, Not me. Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her by the back of the neck and rolled over, pinning her down, his voice low and muffled: Do you know Im going to mistreat you?. The girls hands immediately covered her small scarlet face as she reacted. But the man had already pulled his small hand away so that she had to look directly at him, and the man spoke in a deep voice: Im just jealous. So Ill tell you what, Lazaro Morejon is getting married, are you in or out? If you dont answer right, theres no guarantee what Ill do tonight. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched and she muttered under her breath: So you let me talk to my heart? Its clear youre ducking. I just want to hear what I want to hear. Dulcina Calvo had the courage, out of nowhere, to push Esteban Zaragosa, who was crouching over her, from underneath with a violent shove of her small hands. Dulcina Calvo reappeared at the top, looked at him and said earnestly, It is true that at first I was a little sad when I broke up with Lzaro Morejn, because after all I had been pursuing him in ignorance for three years, but then I realized that it was not a girls fondness for a man, and that with Lzaro Morejn I kept to myself and never wavered in my heart even though he asked me to do so many times. Esteban Zaragosa allowed her to press herself against him, a dark gleam in the mans dark eyes as he said these words. Then why are you giving it to me? Because Esteban Zaragosa is not the same. While you love me, I love you. Im sure I love you more than I thought I did. Esteban Zaragosas eyebrows slowly reddened withughter: But you know that when you say that, it will make me want to intimidate you even more. On the weekend Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo attended the wedding of Lzaro Morejn and Hermina Najarro. But halfway through the wedding, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo left because Dulcina Calvo thought the food at the hotel where they got married was horrible, and Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo to get food. Therefore, they met the Adn Rouco family at the Ichiban residence. Nico Amengual is the owner of this unique restaurant, and from the moment he met him, Adn Rouco called Nico Amengual and Matthew Glvez right away. Between men and men, the way to foster friendship, apart from shooting, is probably friendship at the gaming table. Adn Rouco and Esteban Zaragosa have always had something to talk about, but have never found the right opportunity, as Esteban Zaragosa has been on vacation during this period and Adn Rouco has been spending a lot of time with his wife and children, leaving many things behind. So, after dinner, arge private room was opened upstairs where four men were ying cards. Paulita, clutching a slice of watermelon in one small hand, stands next to the poker table, her big eyes looking up. Nico Amengual smiled, reached out and stroked Paulitas little head and said, Paulita, youre not here to show the cards to your father, are you? That is not eptable to my uncle. Paulita took a bite of the watermelon and puckered her little mouth with good humor: Uncle Nico, I wont tell my father that you have a big ghost on your hands!.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Nico Amengual: Paulita blinked her big, innocent eyes at Nico Amengual. Nico Amengual was stretched out on the gaming table with a face of despair: Adn Rouco, look what a good daughter youve had! Adn Roucos eyes were full of smugness: Dont always envy me, you could have a daughter like that and you would have someone to watch your cards. At the mention of the child, Nico Amenguals eyes darkened without realizing it. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo were chatting and eating snacks on a sofa not far away when Nico Amengual suddenly shouted like this: Paulita his mother, drag your Paulita, if you dont Im going to lose everything tonight. Adam Rouco grunted slightly and gave him a sidelong nce, Abandoning your familys money? How far does that go? I keep thinking about that mine south of you. Esteban Zaragosa: In the second half of the year, Mings organization needs a shipment. Who among you is free to do it? Matthew Galvez: I have already made ns to take a long vacation for the second half of the year. Such a strenuous job does not fit into my ns for the second half of the year. Nico Amengual: I have other ns for the second half of the year. Adn Rouco pulled out a letter: I will do it. Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow, Rarely. Adn Rouco: After all, unlike you who are alone, I have to earn money to support my wife and children. Or two children. You dont understand that. The remaining three: Its a bit of bragging, rather than bitterness. Paulita said surprisingly, Guys, my dad is delivering dog food again, so you have to get a wife soon. Nico Amengual bitterly said, Great to have a wife? Adn Rouco threw down his cards and won again: Mmmmm, having a wife just makes your hand better at the poker table. Nico Amengual secretly holds a grudge and will be back when he chases after Mica to get his fill of dog food at once! Matthew Galvez: Mr. Adam, you want to do this, youve been manually spreading dog food on almost every card since weve been ying, next time youre around, dont call me. Esteban Zaragosa said calmly: Guys, I have good news for you, in a few days I am going to get married on leave. I hope you are willing to pay your share. Matthew Galvez took a sip of coffee and choked and coughed, cough cough cough cough. Nico Amengual slumped back down on the gaming table, Mr. Matthew, are these two toxic?. Hearing this, Paulita pped her hands and ran to Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo. Aunt Dulcina, Uncle Esteban says, wants to marry you! Dulcina Calvo suddenly blushed. When Paulita came running up to her, Dulcina Calvo covered the little girls mouth: Who did you hear that from? Paulita blinked her big watery eyes, Uncle Esteban himself said so!. Estre Berrocal looked at Dulcina Calvo with a meaningful look: Dulcina, congrattions, it seems that the happy asion is near. Dulcina Calvo pouted: Who, who agreed to marry him? He hasnt even proposed to her. Star, Aunt Dulcina is shy, lets not talk about it. Estre Berrocal smiled and wiped the watermelon juice from Paulitas mouth with a tissue. Okay, well leave it at that. Paulita opened her small hands and grabbed a roll of yuan. Paulita, where did the moneye from? Paulita smiled cheekily, Daddy and the uncles y cards and the one who loses has to give Paulita money!. Estre Berrocal counted the money, several thousand at least, and wondered, Who lost the most? Paulita smiled with her little white teeth: Its not Daddy, its Uncle Nico, Daddy made a lot of money, Estre, let Daddy take us to the KFC tomorrow!. Estre Berrocal shouted and pinched Paulitas little nose: Good. Chapter 568: So Shy for an Old Marriage After ying cards and talking business, Nico Amengual had a bad day and lost a lot of money. He and Matthew Galvez, currently single, couldnt stand Adan Rouco and Esteban Zaragosas perreo, so they left together. When Paulita saw the rainbow cakes on the other tables outside the Yiping House, the little girl wanted to eat them too, so Adn Rouco suggested she stay for an afternoon coffee before leaving. Adn Rouco ordered a table of the girls favorite desserts, all credited to Nico Amengual. Estre Berrocal scoffed with augh: Nico Amengual sure is making bad friends. Adn Rouco raised an eyebrow: This restaurant is his, we dont have to keep it for him. Paulita poked at the strawberry-vored ice cream with a spoon, her little mouth smeared with paste. Daddy, we made a lot of money today, take me to the amusement park and KFC this weekend!. Adn Rouco looked fondly at his daughter, Yes, no problem. Dulcina Calvo looked at Paulita and couldnt help but reach out and pinch her little cheeks, Paulita is so cute. Paulita said with a serious frown, Aunt Dulcina, you can have a baby as cute as Paulita. Dulcina Calvo blushes: Estre Berrocal shot a stern look at Paulita: What are you talking about Paulita. Aunt Dulcina is pretty and Uncle Esteban is handsome, and the teacher said that if the mom and dad are pretty, the baby will be pretty too. Now even Esteban Zaragosa was a little embarrassed and coughed slightly with a clenched fist to hide his lips, but in good humor, Paulita is right, Ill work on it with you Tia Dulcina. Paulita clenched her little fist, made a gesture of encouragement and said in a milky voice, Go ahead, To Esteban. Adn Rouco sat down and rubbed his daughters head, You know a lot, brat. Paulita gave him a nk stare and said in a haughty little voice, Im not a brat. Estre Berrocal wiped the ice cream from the little boys mouth with a tissue: Yes yes yes yes, youre not a brat, youre a cutie. After an afternoon coffee, they each hugged their wives and returned home. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo had just arrived home when Dulcina Calvo was hugged from behind by him. Dulcina Calvos face heated up: What for?. Do you like children very much? At the mention of children, Dulcina Calvo smiles and says: If its from a grandmother like Paulitas, pretty and intelligent, of course I like it. Esteban Zaragosas eyes darkened, But we just had a couple, now add a child Before he could finish his sentence, Dulcina Calvo turned and interrupted him, waving her small hand in front of his eyes, Esteban Zaragosa! What are you thinking? Were not even married yet, how could I have children?. Esteban Zaragosa looked into her clear, watery eyes and hesitated a bit, Do you really think so?. Wasnt it because he refused that she found an excuse to move on? Dulcina Calvo nodded seriously: Besides, I dont want to have children yet, and didnt you also say that Im still young? Then well wait a few years until were stable. Good. When he suggested his intention not to have children now, he expected her to misunderstand or cry, but he never expected her to ept it so calmly. Esteban Zaragosa always felt that something was wrong, but he could not pinpoint what it was. The vis of Repulse Bay. After dinner, Estre Berrocal put the two children to bed and headed to the studio. When are you going to sleep? Adn Rouco closed the folder he was holding in his hand and looked at the woman approaching him, Why, do you want to take me to bed?. Estre Berrocal clenched her fist and punched him in the shoulder, What are you saying. Adn Rouco gently took her small hand in his and pulled her to sit on hisp. Estre Berrocal remembered this afternoons poker game and asked curiously, Did you win a lot of money with Nico Amengual today? Not much, not much y. Estre Berrocal threw her arms around his neck, rolled her eyes and smiled sweetly, Honey, I want to talk to you about something. Suddenly you call your husband, something you want from me? Adam Rouco looked at her yfully. Estre Berrocal analyzed, Look, Ive been at home since I was pregnant and now Ive given birth, Im out for the month, Lucio is a week old and Im still at home. I think Are you thinking of going out to work? Estre Berrocal looked at his expression, trying to see his mood of joy and anger, Will you support me? I dont support you not messing with me? Estre Berrocal Sweat Wipes: Adn Rouco put his arm behind his back and told him: Its good that you go out to work, but dont be so tired that it breaks my heart. Estre Berrocal narrowed her eyes and smiled, dropping a kiss on the handsome face of Adn Rouco: Thank you husband!. After the kiss, Estre Berrocal got up to leave and was cheered by Adn Rouco: Running after a kiss?. Im not going to disturb your work by being here? Adn Rouco embraced her in his arms and kissed her softly and forcefully for a long time. Estre Berrocals lips were slightly red and swollen from the kiss and she reached up to touch them unconsciously. Adn Rouco patted him on the waist: Go ahead, Illeter. Estre Berrocal, red hot, nodded and got up to leave, when Adn Rouco took her little hand again and reminded her, Dont go to sleep, wait for me to do your exercise with you. Estre Berrocal ran out with a red face. Adam Rouco nced at the shy, dazed back and his thin lips curved, So shy for an old married couple. Adn Rouco scores a number. Hey Santino Yepes, hows the study going that they told you to look at earlier? Ive found some good ones, but Ill need your personal approval on which one I want.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. Adn Rouco nodded slightly, Well, lets fix this tomorrow. Mrs. Adam wants to go out to work and refuses to work beside him. Thepany outside is not as good as she thinks it is, she has been so long at home, pampered by him like a rose in a greenhouse, and now, suddenly, he wont let her go to the workce because of the blood. It would be better to give him a study, so that he can work on his own first and then go to the workce when he has achieved results. Otherwise, it would be frustrating for her to go into the workce now, before shes even out of being a full-time wife, and not have ess to what she wants to be exposed to, only to start with odd jobs first. When Adn Rouco enters the master bedroom from the study, Estre Berrocal is lying on the bed pretending to be asleep. Adn Rouco went over to undress and checked at first nce that Estre Berrocal was still awake, his thin lips curved. Still awake, waiting for me? Estre Berrocal threw the sheets over herself, wasnt it you who told me to wait for you?. Adn Rouco climbed on the bed, lifted her up and kissed her: What a good girl. Estre Berrocal peeked her teary eyes out from under the sheets and looked at him with wide eyes. By the way, why did Nico Amengual say he was single today? I thought he was already with the big star Mica. He and Mica had something that could never be told in eight lifetimes, but anyway, they already separated, and their rtionship never calmed down after Micas abortion. Miscarriage? Estre Berrocal was a bit chafed, she was always on Twitter eating and reading gossip, Mica was always very hot, but she was also rtively discreet and modest, so she was very popr, besides Estre Berrocal knew Mica from before because of Adn Rouco, and had seen Mica in person, she was even prettier than Nico Amengual, that bastard, he had aborted the national goddess! This melon was eaten Estre Berrocal choked a little. Chapter 569: Signs of Pregnancy …… The next morning, Dulcina Calvo took two buns and went to the hospital, without staying home to have breakfast with Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa always thought the girl had a little problem with him after she said yesterday that she didnt want to have children for a while. Dulcina Calvo arrived at the hospital and, after a busy morning, had lunch in the canteen with her colleagues. One of the head nurses, a doctor in her department. The doctor asked, Nurse Manager, why isnt Ang here today? Ang is one of the young nurses in her unit. The plump head nurse said as she ate, You dont know yet, Ang is pregnant, more than three months now, and it was at our hospital that she had the test. Dulcina Calvo was slightly puzzled: But isnt Ang still married?. Its because youre not married and youre pregnant out of wedlock that makes it more problematic. Angs boyfriends family is very strange, hes not from a good family and hes not from our area, hes from out of town. Dulcina Calvo was even more surprised: How old are you that these customs still exist? Yes, Ang is such a nice girl, with a good job and good looks, why is she falling in love with a boy from such a family? What a waste of time. The roommate shook her head and sighed, To each his own, by the way, did her boyfriend really not say a word for her? He didnt say anything to her about getting her license first and then letting her have the baby? The head nurse scoffed, Humph, if that man had those thoughts and put himself in Angs shoes, Ang wouldnt be so unhappy. But Ang chose her own boyfriend, who can me her but herself for not meeting the right person. Dulcina Calvo is a bit puzzled. Dulcina, youre still young, dont get confused like Ang and ruin your happiness for the rest of your life with such a man! The head nurse will introduce you to a quality manter. Dulcina Calvo looked back and smiled awkwardly, No, no, Matron, I have a boyfriend. The head nurse and the doctor seemed gossipy: Do you have a boyfriend? Thats nice, howe Ive never heard you say that, is he from our hospital? No, its not from our hospital. Lets take a look at itter and keep an eye on it. Dulcina Calvo returned from the canteen a little disoriented. If she gets pregnant, will Esteban Zaragosa be irresponsible because he doesnt like the baby? Dulcina Calvo sent a tweet to Estre Berrocal: Estre, do you think a man would want to have children with you if he really liked you? Estre Berrocal was quick to reply, Of course I do, unless Im heartbroken and think its a pain in the ass to let you have a baby. What if the woman has expressed that she really likes the child? Estre Berrocal seemed to pick up on something: Doesnt Dr. Esteban want to have children with you?. Dulcina Calvo: Is it, is it that obvious? Dulcina Calvo hangs up her phone, a little mncholy. Not that she wanted children now, all she cared about was why Esteban Zaragosa didnt want them. Near the end of the day, the directors family had a second child and the director invited everyone to dinner. Dulcina Calvo sent a message to Esteban Zaragosa: Tonight we have a party in the section, Im noting back for dinner.Content ? provided by N?velDrama.Org. When we arrived at the restaurant, the manager asked for a table and served a few bottles of beer and white wine. Today I am happy, you can order whatever you want, and then this wine, those who are not on duty at night can have a few drinks, those who are still on duty at night cant even have a sip ah! Hahahahahahaha director, were not going to drink, were going to eat more. Okay, eat more, especially if youre as thin as Dulcina, were a busy department and if you dont eat more, youll lose your strength after a few big nights. There was a table full of meat dishes, and when the fish, which was on the table, moved to Dulcina Calvos side, thepanion next to her reminded her, Dulcina, have some fish. Dulcina Calvo looked at the fish and suddenly felt a little nauseous, taking a sip of water to suppress it. You guys eat, Ill have something else, I dont really feel like eating fish. A ssmateughed at her, You dont even want to eat the fish, your mouth is choked by your boyfriend. Dulcina Calvo smiled slyly and took a few bites of the hollowed out dish, which tasted good, but her mind was not on eating today and she looked at her phone from time to time, and before long Esteban Zaragosa did send a message. Where is the meeting? Let me know when its over soon and Ill pick you up. Dulcina Calvo did not return and was in a bit of a bad mood and did not eat much of her dinner. After the party, Dulcina Calvo did not call Esteban Zaragosa, nor did she take the car to return home immediately, but sat outside in the flowerbeds and watched. Her tummy is a little upset and she feels like throwing up a little tonight after seeing all the meat dishes, which came and went, so it looks like she will have to go in tomorrow to get checked out. At 9:30 p. m., Esteban Zaragosas call came in. Is the party over, why havent you texted me? Ill go home on my ownter, no need to pick me up. Address. I said no Esteban Zaragosas voice was suddenly serious and earnest, Dulcina Calvo, even if you are going to y with me, you have to go home before you do, now give me your address and I wille and get you. Shes not being naughty, she just wants to be left alone for a while. Fifteen minutester, Esteban Zaragosas car pulled up next to her and the man got out of it, frowning slightly as he saw her sitting alone by the flowerbed. Why are you sitting here alone? Dulcina Calvo got up and headed straight for the car, Lets go home. Esteban Zaragosa took her by the hand and stared at her small face, Angry with me?. No. Then prove it to me. Dulcina Calvo: The girl had to stand on tiptoe, her small hands tugged at his neck and ced a soft kiss on his thin lips. Then he quickly got into the car. Esteban Zaragosa got into the car at that moment. After the trip home, Dulcina Calvo took a shower and went quietly to bed. Esteban Zaragosa felt he was surprisingly out of ce. A man who would normallye home and grab a packet of crisps, sit on the sofa and watch half a days worth of chewing gum, why is he suddenly so quiet today? Esteban Zaragosa approached the bed and looked at her small, slightly pale face, his heart squeezed, Dont you feel well? Dulcina Calvo curled up on a soft pillow, eyes closed, I dont know what I ate for dinner tonight, Im a little nauseous, but I should be fine, some hot water will do. Esteban Zaragosa brought her a cup of hot water and fed her, Are you sure youre not going to the hospital? Mostly I want to sleep now, can you stop tossing and turning? I just want to lie here and sleep. Seeing that she was really fine, Esteban Zaragosa let her go to bed. In the morning, Dulcina Calvo still had little appetite and, after a bowl of millet porridge, Esteban Zaragosa took her to the hospital. Dulcina Calvo has always had low blood sugar and has always eaten more, but after not eating muchst night or this morning, her head was spinning from the mornings work and she copsed directly in the living room doorway. Chapter 570: Seven Weeks of Pregnancy Dulcina Calvo woke up in a hospital bed. As soon as she raised her hand, she noticed the intravenous tube on the back of her hand: Dr. Javiera, whats wrong with me? This girl, she knows she has low blood sugar, she doesnt want to work for her life, low blood sugar if the treatment iste shock will be a big problem, she is still fine, she fainted in the hospital, if she fainted outside in the middle of nowhere, that will send her to the hospital. After the beating that Dr. Javiera gave her, Dulcina Calvo felt a little embarrassed and said apologetically, Dr. Javiera, Im sorry to have bothered you. Get some rest, hang up this bottle of glucose and dont go back to work in your apartment for a while, lie here quietly. Dr. Javiera, Im fine. Ill have some chocte on my ownter. As soon as Dulcina Calvos words left her mouth, Dr. Javiera red at her: Youre confused, youre fine, the baby you have in your belly needs to rest. Dulcina Calvo froze for a second, thinking that her ears had misheard her: Doctor Javiera, what did you say? What children? Dr. Javiera looked at her in surprise: Youre not telling me that you dont know youre pregnant yet, are you? Pregnant? I am, pregnant? Heres the test report, seven weeks pregnant. Dulcina Calvo is not an obstetrician or gynecologist, but she can read the most basic pregnancy test reports. If the test results are correct, you are indeed pregnant. But when did you have the baby? Seven weeks ago, that is to say, almost two months ago were, were those nights you were with Esteban Zaragosa at the base of the Ming Organization? The date coincides with that time. Dr. Javiera said kindly and charitably, Its good that you didnt fall on the baby with this fainting spell. You should, ah, be more careful in the future and also watch your blood sugar changes every day. When you are pregnant, you can also have elevated blood sugar, so its good that you check it early. Dulcina Calvo held up the pregnancy test and sat stunned on the hospital bed, a little confused. Dr. Javiera frowned and said suspiciously, No, Dulcina, did you get married at such a young age? Pregnancy before marriage is a bit embarrassing, especially for a girl as traditional and conservative as Dulcina Calvo. Dr. Javiera, can I ask you one thing, dont tell anyone else about my pregnancy for now. If they ask you, you can just say that I fainted from low blood sugar, okay? Dr. Javiera nodded, Of course, you are a patient now, and patient privacy is something we, as physicians, must keep secret. But, Dulcina, your pregnancy is not a trivial matter, you must tell the father of this child, even if you tell no one else. He is responsible for the child, and for your own life. Dulcina Calvo curved her lips: Dr. Javiera, I will. Thank you. Rest then, and ring the bell if you need anything. Good. When Dr. Javiera left the room, Dulcina Calvo sat on the hospital bed, still slowing down. She looked down, put her hand to her lower back and felt her belly, so t she couldnt even see the signs of pregnancy, and was a little confused. I had just promised Esteban Zaragosa that I would not have a baby so soon, and here it was. Its Murphys Law, the more you dont want something to happen, the more it happens. Dulcina Calvo frowned in anguish, Baby, what do I tell daddy that he not only has an older baby, but now a younger one? What if Dad doesnt like you, will he ask Mom to abort you? Dulcina Calvo shuddered at the thought. Esteban Zaragosa is a man who would use a gun to silence her. If he didnt like the baby and she refused to go with him to the hospital to abort it, would Esteban Zaragosa put a gun to her stomach at home? At the thought of that image, Dulcina Calvo broke out in a cold sweat. Dulcina Calvo was so worried that she picked up her phone, Esteban Zaragosa had called her and sent another message. Dulcina Calvo took a deep breath and called back. When the call is answered C You didnt eat muchst night and you didnt eat much this morning either, Ive put lots of sweets and choctes in the bag youre carrying, remember to eat them in case you get hypoglycemia.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Hearing the gentle reminder from the man on the other end of the phone, Dulcina Calvos eyes reddened slightly, a little afraid, but not brave enough to say so. He surreptitiously wiped his eyes and said, Yes, I got it, Ill eatter. Esteban Zaragosa was silent for a few seconds and spoke warmly, Dont be mean to me, Ill pick you up tonight after work. Esteban Zaragosa do you really not want to have children right now? I have enough on my te with one of your children. Adding another to the mix could disrupt the rhythm of our lives right now. Dulcina Calvo bites her lip, so she doesnt love herself? Dulcina Calvo quietly rubbed her tummy and muttered, Baby, Daddy seems to really dislike you. Throughout the day, Dulcina Calvo has been rambling. The female doctors in the office discussed the gossip. Hey, do you know that today a patient was transferred to the obstetrics and gynecology department and transferred to our unit for a joint operation, and luckily we were able to save the patient and the baby with our wonderful hands? Huh? What kind of bulls, snakes and ghosts even beat up pregnant women? Actually it was not a gangster who beat her, it was her own husband, you know what happened? She was unmarried and pregnant, her husband is not, her boyfriend, just ying with her, also do not want to marry her, her boyfriend also has some violent tendencies, that the medical staff inmunicating with her boyfriend, without saying a few words to hit us, finally or the police came and took him away. Dulcina Calvo listened in astonishment as she became increasingly distressed. Only to hear them add, What kind of scum is this, when his girlfriend is pregnant? Men who beat women and pregnant women are the worst. No, that patient didnt want to abort the baby, and the man beat her up after drinking at his house, and every punch he gave his girlfriend in the stomach, so brutal, just scum! After all that, the woman still doesnt want to break up? There is no possibility of continuing to suffer from Stockholm syndrome. (Note: Stockholm syndrome is a condition in which the victim bes emotionally dependent on the perpetrator and even wants to help the perpetrator in turn). Its almost masochistic, and while I sympathize with the patient, I have to say that the evil is of her own making. Dulcina Calvo listens to his verbal gossip and rests her chin on her hands as she strolls. Esteban Zaragosa said she didnt want to have children but now she is pregnant, will Esteban Zaragosa be so rabid too Esteban Zaragosa, if he were bloody and brutal, would be even more terrifying than the man they were talking about. It was almost closing time when Esteban Zaragosas message arrived. Ill see you downstairs in the hospital. Dulcina Calvo didnt answer as she usually did and just tossed the phone aside, her mind was a mess today and she didnt want to go home so early, she hadnt figured out how to face Esteban Zaragosa and how to talk to him about the pregnancy. Chapter 571: Wanting to eat sour At the end of the day, the doctors who are not on call tonight leave one after the other. Dulcina, arent you on duty tonight? Why dont you leave? Do you want to stay and work overtime? Dulcina Calvo pursed her lips and smiled, Ill get my things. She snorted, not quite wanting to leave. She looked at the pregnancy test form and finally put it in the inside drawer of her desk. Esteban Zaragosa waited half a day downstairs at the hospital but saw no onee out. Looking at the time, it was also the end of the day, so Esteban Zaragosa became restless and got out of the car and went straight into the hospital to look for them. Arriving at Dulcina Calvos office, I found her alone in therge office, the little girl slumped over her desk, apparently asleep. Esteban Zaragosa approaches at a brisk pace. Dulcina Calvo was not sleeping soundly and woke up when he approached. Esteban Zaragosa? What brings you here? the girl asked, rubbing her eyes, a little confused. The mans voice was low and maic: You forgot, I texted you half an hour ago and told you I was waiting for you downstairs, why didnt youe down and sleep here instead?. Dulcina Calvo then recalled: Oh I forgot. Im a little sleepy today. Esteban Zaragosa couldnt stand the reprimand, but he couldnt resist remembering: In the future, when you sleep in the office, remember to cover yourself with a nket so that you dont catch cold. Dulcina Calvo nodded and got up to take off herb coat, and before she could turn around, she was suddenly grabbed by Esteban Zaragosa in a cross-legged embrace. Dulcina Calvo gasped, the hazy dream of a moment before being shaken. You, put me down now this is an office Esteban Zaragosa was unconcerned and frowned slightly, Arent you sleepy? Now lean on my arms and you can sleep. Now I wasnt sleepy at all. I was, I was scared out of my sleep by you. But Esteban Zaragosa still did not put her down, but led her at a leisurely pace towards the office: You dont look well, lie down. Dulcina Calvo knew he wasnt going to let her down, so she shamelessly buried her face in his arms, thinking that no one else would be able to see her face anyway, and that the only person who would be embarrassed would be Esteban Zaragosa. I cant see her, I cant see her. Dr. Dulcina? Its really Murphys Law! Dulcina Calvo looked up to see one of the doctors in her department, who was returning from dinner. Dulcina Calvos clumsy hands and feet, the man still embraced by Princess Esteban Zaragosa, Hello, Dr. Rio, how are you? Dr. Rio gossiped and looked at Esteban Zaragosa who was hugging her and asked with a smile, Dr. Dulcina, you dont introduce yourself either, this is your boyfriend, right? Dulcina Calvo seconds those who are discouraged. Esteban Zaragosa had been the first to speak: No. Dulcina Calvo and Dr. Rio froze, quite embarrassed. But the next moment Esteban Zaragosa had broken down to admit: Hi, Im Esteban Zaragosa, Dulcina Calvos fianc. We are getting married soon. Dulcina Calvo: Dr. Rio smiled with his eyes, So thats it, Dr. Dulcina, your boyfriend is so funny he scared me. Dulcina Calvo smiled dryly, So, if theres nothing else, shall we go first?. Okay, okay, you guys go ahead. Once Esteban Zaragosa had taken Dulcina Calvo to the car, she covered her face with her hands and said embarrassed, In the morning our department will know everything, that Dr. Rio is a friend of women and nothinges out of his mouth that doesnt leak. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with a slightly disgruntled frown, Dont your section mates know you have a fianc?.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Why say such things, they are too gossipy and I dont want to be the subject of their gossip all day. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips, and it seemed that it was time tobel it as his own. When she arrived home, Dulcina Calvo was not in high spirits either, and after taking off her shoes in the hallway, she ran to the bedroom andy down on the bed without saying a word to Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa was a bit confused, he didnt seem to have provoked her. Esteban Zaragosa entered the bedroom with long legs and sat on the edge of the bed, reaching out to touch her little head, thinking that she was still not feeling well. Do you want to go for a gastrointestinal exam? Dulcina Calvo squashed her little mouth and thought to herself: Im just pregnant. I dont want to throw up, so whats the point of having a gastroscopy, and besides, colonoscopies and gastroscopies are so ufortable that I dont want to do them. Didnt you say yesterday that you didnt feel well in your stomach and wanted to throw up? Dulcina Calvo gave him a nk stare, vaguely annoyed with him, Im in a good ce! Youre the one with the upset tummy. Esteban Zaragosa: Dulcina Calvo is not usually so reckless, and Esteban Zaragosa indulges her, even asking her what she wants for dinner. Without thinking, Dulcina Calvo said: I want to eat pickled fish, you do it. Fish with sauerkraut tastes too heavy, you should have an upset stomach again. Esteban Zaragosas evidently well-meaning reminder annoyed Dulcina Calvo: I just want sour, and if you dont, Ill order takeout. Esteban Zaragosa went back to the kitchen and had to buy a fish and a bag of sauerkraut, along with some of the condiments needed for the sauerkraut, from the supermarket fresh on his cell phone. It turned out that the fish had been bought by mistake and was full of bones. Esteban Zaragosa had to go round and round for more than an hour to get the ingredients ready. Only after 8 p. m. did the two of them have dinner. Although Esteban Zaragosa has a talent for cooking and this first time making sauerkraut wasnt too bad, Whats wrong with your hand? Dulcina Calvos sharp eyes saw what looked like several needle pricks in her hands. Its okay, I bought the wrong type of fish, not the specific one to make escabeche, this one has more bones and I stuck it several times when handling it. Try it, if it is good, tomorrow I will buy another one to try it again. Dulcina Calvo picks up a piece of fish, missing its backbone, and hangs its face while tears fall from her eyes. Esteban Zaragosa was slightly taken aback, Whats the matter, isnt he well? Thats not bad enough to make you cry, is it? Dulcina Calvo shook her head: The fish was delicious. Im sorry Ive been too willful today, but I dont know what came over me and I just wanted to be mad at you. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and stroked her head, The more reckless you are in my presence, the more I like it. But if I stay like this, youll hate me one day too. No, never. Dulcina Calvo lifted her little face, her watery, starry eyes looked at him and asked while the iron was hot, Even if I did something you didnt like, even if I did something you didnt want, wouldnt you hate me? Im open to whatever you want to do, unconditionally. Really? Dulcina Calvos eyes lit up even more. Wouldnt she be angry even if she was pregnant? But then he said he didnt like children and didnt want them now. Really. Dulcina Calvo looked at him with such solemnity and was secretly relieved. After stuffing his mouth with sauerkraut, he was about to say, I have something to tell you, when Esteban Zaragosa spoke even faster: Po, theres something I have to tell you. What, what? I received the code and secret orders today, and I may have to return to the organization in the next few days. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip: So today you let me fiddle around because youre leaving and thats why you tolerate me like this, right?. Chapter 572: I’m Pregnant, Don’t Go Away Suddenly, the aggression and sulking in Dulcina Calvos heart piled up and explodedpletely. Why do you tell me every time you are about to leave, I know your work must be kept secret and even I cant talk about it, but you said I am your family and even your family cant know where you are going? Honey, I just got the news today too, before this Before Esteban Zaragosa could finish his words, he was interrupted by Dulcina Calvo, the girl tilted her neck and looked at him with red eyes, Tell me, where are you going this time, to the desert or to the jungle, and for how long, and is it true that we cannot have contact again until you return? Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips and finally spoke, I cant tell these things. Besides, it would do her no good to know these things, but rather put her in danger. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, And how long do you want me to wait for you, a week, ten days, or half a month, or a month, six months? Esteban Zaragosa, I know its selfish and capricious of me to say this, but right now Im especially insecure, I dont know what youre going to do, how long youre going to be gone, and I have nothing to do but wait for you. I can only wait for you, but I dont know how many times and for how long I can hold on in a situation like this Esteban Zaragosa, when are you going to be with me every day?. For a long time, Esteban Zaragosa could not give an answer. In this case, he didnt seem to have anything to say other than he was sorry. He tried to raise his hand to wipe away her tears, but she pushed it away and Dulcina Calvo turned and walked straight into the bedroom, closing the door behind her. He sat against the back of the door and covered his face. She didnt know why, but tonight she had suddenly snapped at him. She didnt want to be like that, but the aggression in her heart seemed to pile up and she couldnt contain it anymore, and she wanted to be a qualified and well-mannered girlfriend, smiling and saying goodbye to him, giving him a hug goodbye, and then hoping he woulde back in a good and calm way. But Dulcina Calvo discovered that she was not as well-spoken or as big as she had thought. I just wanted to be with him every day, to see him in the morning when he got up and say good morning to him, and say good night to him at night. What girlfriend can ept that her boyfriend disappears every moment, and that even if you try to find him, there is no way to find him and you cannot contact him in any way, so you have to wait, which does not exclude the possibility that you cannot wait. I wanted so much to hug him and tell him C Esteban Zaragosa, Im pregnant, can you please not go away? But Dulcina Calvo knew she couldnt stop him. Dulcina Calvo sat behind the door for a long time, sitting even a little mentally tired. She thought Esteban Zaragosa had long since given up and gone to sleep on the sofa, but after a while a deep, husky male voice came from the doorway. Dulcina, its my fault for keeping you waiting, and this time I dont know when Ill be back Having said that, Esteban Zaragosa let out a soft self-criticalugh: Its no use for me to say all this, and you wont like to hear these words. Ill leave it at , now that we dont have a license, Ill let you decide if we want to stay together or not. I respect your choice. Behind the door, Dulcina Calvos small body shook. I was angry, but I had no reason to be. Is your dangerous career more important than me, more important than your life? Esteban Zaragosa stood in the doorway, looking dejectedly at the panel, and said, If I had known I was going to meet you, I wouldnt have signed the contract, but I sold out to the organization and I couldnt break it. Even if they want to break up with me, I can only ept it for the time being. The only thing I can do is to withdraw from that circle when the contract expires and chase you when I dont have to lick my blood at gunpoint and Im safe. Dulcina Calvo sniffled, tears blurring her vision, But did it ever ur to you that I might have married another man before that? No. Are you so sure I wont marry someone else? Esteban Zaragosaughed mockingly, No, its not that I have that confidence. Its just that I never dared to imagine you marrying another man. Dulcina Calvo buried her face in her knees and after a long time, until Esteban Zaragosa thought he would never pick it up again, a little animal moaned and choked from inside the bedroom. Im sorry Esteban Zaragosa, I didnt mean to get angry with you. I Its just that suddenly I couldnt help it I didnt want to let you go I know, I dont me you, its my fault. Dulcina Calvo had a sour nose, am I immature, I know I am not as mature and stable as udio Belles, not only udio Belles does not make meanments, but he supports you in your work, I am not good, I not only lose my temper with you, but I oppose your work and even give you a hard time. Esteban Zaragosa you will feel tired too because I dont know any better, sorry Esteban Zaragosas lips curved slightly, I would be more distressed if you knew too much. Bedroom door, opened by Dulcina Calvo. She hung her head like a child who has done something wrong, holding back her aggression and saying, I wont get mad at you again, but you cant mention that you broke up with me again either. The second half of the sentence was uttered in a low, gnat-like voice, but Esteban Zaragosa heard it loud and clear. The small, soft white hand, carefully elongated, tugged at his sleeve and gently came away, as if in a gesture of affection. Esteban Zaragosa sped her in his arms, held the back of her neck with hisrge hands, kissed the temples of her ears and breathed out one word in a low, low voice: Yes. Dulcina Calvo, with her two little hands, also sped behind her back, her little face tilted slightly upward, said, When youe back safe and sound, I want to tell you something, something very important. If its important, why dont you say it now. Secret. Besides, he couldnt think of a better way to say it. Esteban Zaragosa didnt think deeply about it, after the mess he had just made, all he could think about now was how lonely and sad she would be if he left her alone. Esteban Zaragosa looked down and brushed the tears from her face with a kiss, his thin lips lingering on her soft lips, his voice masculine, low and maic: If I say break again, youll pull my ear. Dulcina Calvo was amused and couldnt help but try to hold it in: Im not going to pull your ears, youre not afraid of pain, its better to take a knife and cut off your ears. Esteban Zaragosa hugged the diminutive person tightly and let out a low chuckle, When did we Dulcinas get so fucking violent? Dulcina Calvo gave him a dirty look: I learned from you, its called having a role model. Its clear that they are a husband and wife. The girls ears reddened slightly and she said with rolling eyes, Whos with you, Im not. Esteban Zaragosa looked deeply into the eyes of the girl he held in his arms and smiled slightly, smiled softly, tenderly, as if he had given all the tenderness he had ever had in his life, to the person he held in his arms. Dont cry anymore. Dulcina Calvo nestled her head in the crook of his neck and clung to him with her two little hands, Ill keep crying if you donte back, so you muste back. After saying this, the girl seemed to sense that this was not much of a deterrent to him and red at him and added: If you donte back, Ill marry someone else!. Carry the ball on your belly and show it off with you! Esteban Zaragosa looked deeply at her, his eyes sure and dark, Dulcina, I will return, and when I do, we will get our marriage license. The little girl in his arms, with tears up to her eyshes, but as soon as she heard these words, she opened her little mouth and smiled sweetly at him with red lips and white teeth, Really? Then Ill wait for you toe back and marry me. Good. Esteban Zaragosa bent down slightly, lifted the girl in his arms with one hand and carried her, like a child, into the bedroom. Esteban Zaragosa wanted to have an affair with her, but Dulcina Calvo refused. Didnt you miss me when I was gone so long? Dulcina Calvo frowned and lied, stuttering with a little red face, Im, Im on my period. At seven weeks of pregnancy, the centa is still unstable and intercourse is not advised. Esteban Zaragosa slept on one side, turning his eyes to burn her, yfully, When I satisfy you again. Dulcina Calvo: It is clear that your Valley must beg for discontent. How did it sound like he wanted to do that? Esteban Zaragosa loved her and took her in his arms, gently asking, So youre mad at me today because youre emotionally unstable on your period? He is a doctor and, naturally, knows that girls tend to be moody when they have their periods. Dulcina Calvo blinked and nodded her head randomly, but quickly buried herself in the crook of his neck, her small hand under the sheets grasping therge one and covering the small of his back. Esteban Zaragosa misunderstood and thought she had an upset stomach due to her period, so he gently touched her and even asked, Shall I make you a ginger ale?. Dulcina Calvo pulled him back, I dont want to drink, just use your hand to warm me up. Esteban Zaragosa also let her be, he just hugged her closer, Hotter?.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Dulcina Calvo emitted a dazed mmm and, in the darkness, nced at his handsome chin and thought. Baby, do you feel that? This is daddy. I want to eat pickled fish again tomorrow. Good. Esteban Zaragosa cooked pickled fish for Dulcina Calvo the two nights before his departure. Dulcina Calvo ate contentedly, Esteban Zaragosa, youre a great cook too, better than those big stalls out there, I dont have the pleasure of eating it in your absence these days. Seeing the loss in the little girls small face, Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes also slipped a glint of regret: Ill retire as soon as I can and then cook for my Dulcina every day. Dulcina Calvo smiled nervously and giggled like a kitten: When you retire, well open a sauerkraut fish store, then Ill be the boss, youll be the boss, well make money making sauerkraut fish and well never have to make money with our life and blood again. Esteban Zaragosa do you think this is a good idea for me? Even hearing her like this, he was overwhelmed by her beauty. Of course its good, its decided. Dulcina Calvo seemed a bit confused for a moment, as she had not expected him to ept so easily. Esteban Zaragosa scoffed, Or does it bother you that Im a sauerkraut seller?. Dulcina Calvo smiled with narrowed eyes, No, I love pickled fish, its so tangy and fragrant, I wont have to worry about running out of marinade. Chapter 573: The candy that left him sweet Esteban Zaragosa left in the early hours of the third day. The city was still awake when he left, and Dulcina Calvo heard a loud roar of helicopter propellers on the roof of her house. She was curled up in Esteban Zaragosas arms, already awake, but pretending to be asleep in his arms and holding both of them tightly. He felt Esteban Zaragosa try to pull his fingers away several times, but was unsessful. Finally, Esteban Zaragosa seemed to realize that she was actually pretending to be asleep, so he looked down, kissed her forehead and eyelids, and spoke in a low, muffled voice: Dont worry, Ill be back to marry you. Dulcina Calvo pretended to stir in her sleep, let go of his hand and turned her back on him as well, burying her whole face under the sheets, her long hair covering her face so that Esteban Zaragosa couldnt see her expression at all. He watched her in silence for a long moment, then abruptly got up to get dressed. It was only about ten minutes before and after when Dulcina Calvo heard his footsteps as he left. The two small hands under theforter were clenching into fists. She told herself that he would be back sooner orter, so there was no need to make a life-and-death farewell, let alone chase after him now. But another voice in her head told her that Esteban Zaragosa had gone on a mission, that she didnt know when he would return, that she didnt know the danger involved, and that if she didnt hurry to embrace him again now, she didnt know when she would see him again. Just as Esteban Zaragosa opened the door and stepped out, the girl in the bedroom suddenly lifted the sheets, ran out of bed in her bare feet and ran to him. The mans broad, erect back is held tightly by the girl. Esteban Zaragosa, is it true that you cant take me with you? Im also a doctor and can bandage you up if you get hurt, so I must not be useless when youre around. You dont need to take care of me, Ill take care of myself No response from men for a long time. Well, well, she knew that would be the case. The girls soft, slender arms, slowly loosened, You must protect yourself and return safely. Esteban Zaragosa finally turned and hugged his girl. When you feel lonely, I feel lonelier than you, when you miss me, my thoughts are no less than yours, how much you want to be with me every day, I do too. Dulcina Calvo, I love you more than you can imagine. Dulcina Calvo could not speak because she knew that if she opened her mouth now, she would sob uncontrobly. He tried to smile and gave her a little wave of his hand. She, and the baby, will await his return. Esteban Zaragosas first day, thinking of him. The day after Esteban Zaragosa left, thinking of him. Esteban Zaragosa is on his third day of absence, thinking about him or thinking about him. On the fourth day of Esteban Zaragosas departure, Dulcina Calvo saw a bottle of candy lying in a corner. It is served in clear ssware with lots of candies and colorful choctes inside. On the ssware was a sticky note: Ill be back when youve finished your candy, be a good girl. Dulcina Calvo holds the candy cane with a sweet heart. Esteban Zaragosa had prepared thisrge ss jar with sugar because she had low blood sugar. Dulcina Calvo reaches in and pulls out a few when she has nothing better to do. Shes always quick to remove the snacks, but Esteban Zaragosa doesnt rush back. A third of the way through the jar, Dulcina Calvo suddenly did not dare to continue. He took all the candies out of the ss jar and counted them carefully, there were sixty left. If she ate ten sugars a day, she would have finished them in six days. Ten sugars a day was not hard for Dulcina, and she could have eaten more, but she didnt dare. After six days, the sugar was gone and Esteban Zaragosa probably wouldnte back. A look of dejection and disappointment crossed that tender little white face, but soon, a glimmer of hope came again, Then lets take six pills a day, two in the morning, two at noon and two at night. Six pills a day, thats ten dayster, the sugar jar is settled. Wait another ten days and Esteban Zaragosa will be back, I think. Maybe this Esteban Zaragosa is a man of his word. He had said that she just had to finish the candy and he would be back. A cauldron with wood burning underneath is set up in a rainforest. udius Belles looked at the roaring fire and scoffed, What, is Mr. Esteban going to cook for us little ones tonight? Esteban Zaragosa returned from catching many fish in the river and dropped them in front of udio Belles, If you want to eat pickled fish, hurry up and help kill them. Tom Paul burst outughing, Fish with sauerkraut? Theres fish, but where did you get the sauerkraut?. Esteban Zaragosa pulled several vacuum-packed bags of sauerkraut out of his travel bag and dropped them in front of them. Tom Paul was stunned, Holy cow, youvee to fight and youve brought sauerkraut! Youvee for a pic. Many of the mercenaries drooled just hearing the word pickled fish. Chief, show us your hand! Oh my God, pickled fish, the taste of home, boss if I could eat this, Id die here tonight Id be happy. udius Belles did not like the little soldier and took a live fish in his hand and crushed it: Its all talk and no action, kill the fish! udius Belles stepped back and watched the ughter with a cold and dignified air. Tom Paul looked at udius Belles, who was acting strange, and spected, udius, youre not afraid to kill fish, are you? udio Belles: What are you babbling about, I can even shoot a live person in the head, Im afraid to kill a fish? What else are you doing so far back? udius Belles expression was slightly unnatural, Ahem, I was just training these little mercenaries, killing a fish is the same as killing a man, first you kill it with a fatal move, then you extract the skin and pull the tendons, then you cut it into pieces to reveal the most delicious meat . The young mercenaries looked at the Lord Goddess as a flock of crows flew over their heads. What are you looking at, kill your fish! Esteban Zaragosa: The more someone denies something, the more he talks. udius Belles snorted and growled, you say as if you know me well!.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Tom Paul seems to have discovered a new world, Killer ck Rose is afraid of killing fish! Hahahahahahahahahaha word can spread that no one believes her! udio Belles jumped up and punched and kicked Tom Paul, but Tom Paul was also a trained killer and, after a clever escape, grabbed a live fish and threw it at udio Belles. udius Belles shrieked unconsciously, with a rare touch of shyness that reddened his pale jade cheeks. But the shyness, Tom Paul felt more, was indignation. Tom Paul! You think Im going to waste you? Aaaaahhhhhhhh Esteban help! The ck Rose is going to kill someone! Esteban Zaragosa sits by a pot in the grass, earnestly preparing his marinade, and sneers with a slight smile, I cant help you, anyone who can make Rosa Negra blush is destined to die. udio Belles: Hey Esteban Zaragosa, what do you mean, dont I count as a woman to you? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her and weakly returned, If you are a woman, then Tom Paul is not a man. Tom Paul: Chapter 574: Show your love and die early When Esteban Zaragosas pickled fish was ready, the audience praised its good taste. Chief, this fish and sauerkraut youre making is too good! I suddenly remembered the sweet and sour fish my mother used to make me, I miss eating at home. Im homesick, too. The eyes of many mercenaries, holding the bowl of pickled fish, were flooded with hot tears. Tom Paul squeezed Esteban Zaragosa over his shoulder as he gobbled his pickled fish. See, youre making them cry, were here to fight, not to stir up emotions, okay?. udius Belles hummed lightly and scoffed, I didnt think the hands that killed a man with a gun could do something so delicious. udius Belles looked at him suspiciously and frowned, I didnt know you were such a good cook. Esteban Zaragosa came back on a cloud: Since I didnt want to make it for you, I simply hid my craft. udio Belless mouth twitched: . Esteban Zaragosa, is it necessary, has Dulcina Calvo eaten your sauerkraut? Esteban Zaragosa replied dryly: Of course, I have done it to him many times. Tom Paul said a couple of times, White Wolf, who is so determined, is a good family man at home. udio Belles: You seem to have been taught how to cook well by a woman, Esteban Zaragosa, are you still a man? A man who cooks three times a day for a girl? Esteban Zaragosa is unconcerned: Im delighted. udio Belles looked crossly at Esteban Zaragosa, You know the saying: show your love and die young? Someday you will meet that person who deserves to show you love too. I hope you find her sooner rather thanter. With these words, Esteban Zaragosa got up and entered the store. udio Belles and Tom Paul looked at the mans back and sighed, udio, have you noticed that the men in this rtionship have ck chicken soup for their outlet? Thats not ck chicken soup, thats poisonous chicken soup. You can believe anything in this life, but not the mouths of you men. udio Belles also got up and returned to his tent. Tom Paul shouted from behind, Hey, you cant kill everyone in one shot, there are still good men out there! For example, the most beautiful man in the world, me. udio Belles entered the store and found Esteban Zaragosa studying the map. Tomorrow we will leave for the Pr Kingdom, do you think we will really find the location of the treasure? Ive heard that the Pr Kingdom has avnches all year round and many treasure hunters have left with no return. Esteban Zaragosa still had his head buried in the study of the map. udio Belles bit his red lip and could not help but add: Esteban, dont you think that the actions of the Ming Organization in thest two years have deviated from the original intention when we founded this organization? We used to kill to defend the peaceful coexistence of whites and cks, but in thest two years, the most we have done in all our wars is to seize resources. What is the difference between our actions like this and the underworld organization we despise? Esteban Zaragosa put the map away and looked at her, I believe in all the decisions made by my righteous father. But what the Master has done over the past two years has made me see more and more that the difference between us and the Underworld now is simply that we eat a little more elegantly. udio, the Master is the one who educated us as children, and after all these years, we all know very well what kind of man he is. You shouldnt question him. udio Belles took a deep breath and said, Its true that I shouldnt question it, but there are times when I wonder if what we are doing is really in defense of justice. Its as if tomorrow we were to take a group of mercenaries to the Pr Regions and maybe not only fail to find the location of the treasure, but have them killed in the snowy mountains. He lowered his eyes slightly andughed derisively, In the past two years, I was always under the illusion that what we were doing was not to stand for so-called justice and peace, but for our own selfish desires. I thought that when we had the power and resources, we would do something more meaningful, but now, what we are doing instead is using those powers and resources to fight for greater resources. Whats the point of this? A somber look crept into Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes, and after narrowing his gaze, he asked in a deep voice, If one day we were on the opposite side of the Master and he tried to kill us, would you bring him back to life? udius Belles was slightly taken aback: Why do you ask that?. Esteban Zaragosa just smiled slightly and shook his head, I guessed as much. As udio Belles was leaving the tent, Esteban Zaragosa suddenly took the floor and said, I will protect you all, regardless of the responsibilities that will fall on our shoulders in the future. udius Belles looked back at him and smiled at him in a rare moment, Of course I know, I trust you. It was a deep and exhausting sleep for Esteban Zaragosa.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. In his dream, he returns to the scene where, as a child, he was introduced to the Ming organization by his upright father, Orlondo Marta. Orlondo Marta has adopted many well-qualified children, most of them fatherless and many orphans. Orlondo Marta smiled benevolently and patted him on the shoulder, Esteban, from now on you will train with these brothers and sisters, remember the words of your righteous father and grow to be a man of honor and responsibility. Father Justo, I remember. He trained hard every day, bruised and battered, but he gritted his teeth and never cried. I remember once, in a training camp, he was hit by a bullet in the shoulder, which left a lot of blood for the first time, he was very scared and sweating from the pain, but he gritted his teeth so hard that he never shed a single tear. Many yearster, he became the feared assassin White Wolf, a man who had won numerous battles and defeated countless enemies, and who was grateful to hiswful father for training him. The scene shifts to the vige of Orlondo Marta. Orlondo Marta stood in the courtyard of his house, dressed in a mid-morning suit, admiring the pink evening sun as he returned from his mission. Righteous Father, I have returned. Orlondo Marta turned around, holding a pistol with the muzzle directly against her forehead. Just Father? Stephen, dont me Righteous Father, you have threatened my position. Father Justus had to kill you. BOOMC A violent shot rang out. Esteban Zaragosa woke up with a start. It is a dream. He half sits down and calms his breathing. The tent was erected by udio Belles, Its time to go! udius Belles saw his sweaty head and frowned slightly, Whats wrong with you, nightmares? No, its just a little hot, why dont youe out and meet me in a minute? udio Belles didnt think much of it: Okay, hurry up. Helicopters cross turquoise skies and scorching sun, cold rivers and snow to reach the pr regions after a day and a night. Here there are constant thunderstorms, snowstorms and unusually low temperatures. The group donned equipment and oxygen cylinders before disembarking from the helicopter. Tom Paul looked around at the white expanse of snow-capped mountains and couldnt help but blurt out, Shit, is there really treasure here? If I dont find any treasure, Ill blow this ce up!. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the topographic map and said, We have to go down the subway river here, the treasure must be hidden underneath. udius Belles scanned the surrounding terrain and frowned, This is white, nondmarks of any kind, surrounded by snow-capped mountains, each looking pretty much the same, how are we going to find the subway river? Esteban Zaragosa pointed to a path on the map: Looking at the topo map, it probably goes from here. Follow this red route and you should be able to find the subway river without any problems. A group of people, weaving through the snow. After a long day of walking with no sign of the subway river, and with the sky changing in the snowy mountains and the wind and snow beginning to blow, Esteban Zaragosa found a suitable ce to camp and ordered, Lets camp here, rest a bit and then continue our search for the subway river. Tom Paul unloaded the sk from his belt, took a sip of brandy to warm himself, then looked around, Im going to take a piss and have a look at the grounds. udio Belles gave him a nk stare and snapped, Trying to getzy again, its killing you to set up store, isnt it? Soon after, Tom Pauls excited shout came from a short distance away, Stephen! It looks like theres a river here! Come and see! Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles looked at each other and together they went forward to find Tom Paul lying on his back in the snow, looking into a hole. I hear water! There must be a river at the bottom. Esteban Zaragosa also got out and took a look: It must be a subway river, lets go down and have a look. Once down below, Tom Paul was amazed, I didnt know it was so big down here and warmer than up here. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and tested the water temperature, it was not cold. It looks like this subway river is pretty deep, udio, go get your gear and well go down and check it out. Good. Chapter 575: Avalanche occurs The subway river is very deep and Esteban Zaragosa and his group did not reach the bottom even after diving for more than half an hour, but the water sparkled with what appeared to be arge amount of ore. With a twinkle in his eye, Tom Paul took the lead and swam to the bottom of the river, turning around in the water as he spotted arge number of gems hidden on the bottom and gestured to Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles, signaling them toe closer. Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles dive down and discover that there is indeed arge amount of gems underneath, but they do not seem to be originally at the bottom of the river, they seem to have been sunk there, but who would hide such an incredible amount of gems here? After exiting the subway river, they removed their oxygen masks and exited through the cave entrance into the subway river. Tom Paul said excitedly, We didnte for nothing this time, there are a lot of gems underneath, I just had a look, not only diamonds, but also a lot of old gems and antiques, if we can take all these treasures, its a great harvest! udius Belles said sensibly, If the treasure is so valuable and so easy to find, why have I just now seen so many corpses and bones sinking to the bottom of the river? Even if they are not able to recover all this treasure with modern tools like us, but to recover one or two random pieces would be a fortune in this life for ordinary people, but so many people died at the bottom of the river, dont you think this treasure is too strange? Esteban Zaragosa nodded in approval: I agree with udios idea. A treasure of this magnitude, but without any mechanism to obstruct it, is too easy to find, and many people havee looking for it before we got here, so easy to find that they donte back empty-handed. But we just saw the treasure, should we give up because of the unknown danger? The purpose of our visit was for the treasure we just saw. Esteban Zaragosa, walking brusquely toward the camp, said, The treasure we will recover, but safety is more important. We have to think long and hard about it. Tom Paul held out his hands, What are you waiting for, if you hadnt blocked it, I would have rescued all those treasures. udius Belles red at him, Youre just looking at the money, behave yourself. Who doesnt see money when you see so many treasures? udius Belles frowned analytically, Little life or those treasures? I think it gave me a strange feeling right now, under the subway river, where, moreover, it doesnt look like a river bottom. Tom Paul said helplessly, Its not that damned sixth sense of yours again, is it? Where do you women get all that intuition and sixth sense? Esteban Zaragosa: I had the same feeling as udio, that there seemed to be something else under the river. Tom Pauls eyes lit up and he thought, Is there an ancient tomb under that river? If its the tomb of an emperor, no, even that of a princess, well be rich!. udio Belles: You really want to get rich, dont you? Back in the tent, udio Belles asked, I always thought there was something weird about that subway river? Are we really going to get the treasure?. Its true that that subway river is strange in every way, but we came here for the treasure, and in that case, the treasure we must bring back. Only how to extract it is a problem. udio Belles remembered the amount of treasures at the bottom of the river and said, Even if we all went down to rescue them, I dont think we could recover them all in seven days and nights. But we dont have enough tools with us either, so tomorrow well go down some mercenaries first and salvage a bunch of them, well see the dynasties and the value of those things, and if theyre not worth much, I dont think theres much need. Esteban Zaragosa nodded slightly, Good. Early the next morning, udio Belles descended with several mercenaries, Tom Paul also mored to descend, and Esteban Zaragosa stayed at the top to make emergency rescues. After the group dove underwater, they had just picked up a few gems when the entire subway river began churning the ground. Naturally Esteban Zaragosa above felt the tremors and the cave above his head began to roll with rocks. udio Belles and Tom Paul underwater realized the difference and immediately dived upwards with their mercenaries, but when they managed to escape from the cave, they encountered a huge avnche in the snow-capped mountains outside due to the tremors of the subway river. On the snowy mountain, countless huge masses of snow rolled with great speed towards Esteban Zaragosas group. The speed at which they were running did not approach the eleration of the masses of snowing down the slope from the top of the mountain due to gravity. Just as udio Belles was about to be hit by a huge snowball, Esteban Zaragosa pulled out a pistol, aimed at the center of the snowball and fired. The huge snowball, instantly split into pieces, exploded into countless snowkes. But still more snow wasing toward them from the mountains like a swift tide, white as heaven and earth, as if it would swallow them and their party. Tom Paul was running and screaming, Shit! Im too young to die in a shithole like this! If I die here, I wont even have anyone to pick up my body! udio Belles: Then shut your voracious mouth and run! Boom Even trained agents could not outrun the mass of snow falling from the sky. The group was submerged in the snow. When I woke up again, three hours had passed. Esteban Zaragosa crawled out of the snow without the heart to take a moments rest, shouting through the snow, udio Belles! Tom Paul! udio Belles, buried a short distance away, moved his fingers slightly, awoke to consciousness, uncovered the gap a little and answered faintly: Esteban Zaragosa! I am here! Esteban Zaragosa strides up to her and takes her hand in his, Hold on to me!. As he was about to pull udius Belles out of the snowbank, suddenly there was a cold snout against his head. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes were trembling. White Wolf, if you had to choose, you live and the ck Rose must die, you die and the ck Rose can live, what would you decide? Esteban Zaragosa, who was still clinging to udio Belles hand without letting go of it, looked up slightly at the assassin who was pointing a pistol at his head, calm and collected. Who sent you? It doesnt matter who I am, what matters is what you choose. udius Belles, in the snow, hissed and cursed: Dont listen to his nonsense! If he kills you, hes sure to finish me off with a bullet too. udius Belles hand, buried in the snow, did not move as he drew his pistol from his waistband, calcting how sure he was of getting a bullet from the snow to hit this assassin in the vital organs. Esteban Zaragosa saw the moon symbol on it and frowned slightly, Are you an assassin sent by the Underworld?. That answer you will know when you go to the underworld. Just as the assassin was about to shoot, udio Belles pulled the trigger faster and the bullet exploded with a bang, hitting the assassin in the heart. The pistol that had been pressed against Esteban Zaragosas temple fell into the snow, and the assassin copsed in the white snow, with a bright red bloodstain beneath him. Esteban Zaragosa pulled udio Belles out of the snow and udio Belles sat limply in the snow and let out a long sigh of relief. Good thing you hit him, otherwise it might have been you in the snow now. Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly, stoically, Im sure youve always been an urate shooter. udius Belles scrutinized the tattoo on the assassins hand, a symbol of the moon. Thest time we captured the ck Shadow, we ended up giving it back to them, howe theyre still being nice?. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes took a sharp look at the dead assassin, The tattoo on his hand looks like he just had it done, and his style of doing things doesnt look too much like someone from the Hampa, I would say this man just came to kill us under the name of the Hampa. Could it be that the Dark Organization is hoping to use our deaths to provoke a war between the Underworld and the Ming Organization, and then the Dark Organization will sit back and reap the benefits? Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly, he thought it was possible, but there was a greater doubt in his mind This man, he even suspected, had been sent by the Ming Organization. Hey, can you guys stop talking for a second! Do you still care if your teammates die? Not far away, Tom Paul struggles out of the snow, his hair and eyebrows stained with white snowkes, and he gasps and paws at the snow to get up, but cant, looking somewhat helpless andical. Esteban Zaragosa came over and pulled him up as soon as he could, indicating, Lets get the rest of the team up as well. After managing to get everyone out of the snowdrift, Tom Paul looked at the countless pieces of equipment that had been impacted by the snowdrift and sighed a little. Theres a mechanism under that subway river, as soon as we get the treasure, the ce will shake, are we going to get the treasure now? We have to find the fighter first, but we dont know if our fighter will be useful here. Tom Pauls eyes lit up, I think we might as well fly the fighters and drop a few bombs and blow up that subway river. udius Belles gave him an expressionless look, Arent you smart enough? Throwing a bomb would not only destroy the treasure, it would shake the ce to its foundations and cause an avnche, are you an idiot?.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Tom Paul holds out his hands, Well, we cant leave empty-handed, can we? udio Belles: We are lucky to get out alive now, there have already been many mercenaries killed here. Hey, were different mercenaries, okay, if we cant even get this treasure, wont we just let it all rot here? Esteban Zaragosa always thought something was wrong: If there is a treasure underneath, but as soon as we touch it, we touch a mechanism that makes the whole subway river vibrate, what is underneath the river that requires that mechanism? Tom Paul pped his hands, Thats right, maybe theres a kings tomb underneath, like I said! If not, why would they install such a deadly mechanism, and at the cost of a lot of mind-altering treasures? All the more reason, theres something untoward underneath, and thats why those treasures are needed as a cover. udio Belles looked at Esteban Zaragosa with a vague worry in his heart. But we just went down, as you have seen, and as soon as we moved those treasures, we touched our chances and were almost killed, and even if there really was a kind of tomb down there, we could not get in. Since there is a mechanism, you can definitely find it. Chapter 576: Send her to Esteban Zaragosa’s side The Holy City, Dulcina Calvo always feels like she is being followed by someone as she leaves work at the hospital. She took a few steps to look back and after looking around for quite a while she didnt see her stalker, she just assumed it was because she was in a trance due to her recent pregnancy. When I reached the door, I was about to take out my keys and open the door when a mans voice suddenly came from behind me. Youre Estebans girlfriend, Dulcina Calvo, right? Dulcina Calvo was startled and the keys in her hand fell to the floor in shock. He turned to see an older man in his sixties wearing a Zhongshan suit. You, who are you? What do you want? Dulcina Calvo looked defensively at the stranger before her, wary of strangers since herst abduction by the Dark Shadows. She pulled a pepper spray out of her purse and pointed it at the old man, Im telling you, oh, if you dare kidnap me, Ill scream right now and draw the neighbors and security and youll be in big trouble. You wont be able to escape from this neighborhood. Orlondo Marta smiled and said kindly, Child, who said I was going to kidnap you? I am Estebans righteous father, didnt Esteban tell you?. Dulcina Calvo frowned slightly and froze for a long moment: You, are you Esteban Zaragosas father? But I have never met Esteban Zaragosas father, how can you prove that you are his father?. Orlondo Marta takes a photo of him and Esteban Zaragosa out of his wallet. In the photo, both have rxed expressions, although neither is obviously smiling, and it is clear that the rtionship is rtively close. But Dulcina Calvo felt the need to make sure again, But nowadays photos can be retouched, so how can I know if this is real or fake for you? I know more about Esteban than you do, and I also know that Esteban has recently gone on a mission. Dulcina Calvo was a little surprised: How did you know?. Because I sent him there. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously opened her mouth to ask: And do you know where he went?. Orlondo Marta narrowed her eyes and smiled, You want to know where Esteban is going, I can tell you, I can even send you to him, but I also have a condition. What are the conditions? Make me something delicious to eat. Dulcina Calvo: You think youre a cranky old man, dont you? Orlondo Marta: At this age, no one had ever dared to talk to her like that, and this girl was the first. Dulcina Calvo was too interested in knowing where Esteban Zaragosa was going, besides it was rude not to invite him for coffee when the old man imed to be Esteban Zaragosas legitimate father. When Orlondo Marta followed Dulcina Calvo into the house, thetter took one look at her and said in disgust, Why is your house so small? Doesnt Esteban have money to buy you a big house to live in? Hes been all over the world for years, and it should be easy for him to buy a big house for his daughter-inw. Dulcina Calvo surreptitiously rolled her eyes as she poured the water, Old man What did you call me? Er old man.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Orlondo Martas face darkened: Are you calling me old?. Dulcina Calvo held up her ss of water and winked at him, What else should I call you, look at your age, youre old enough to be my grandfather, is it hard for me to call you big brother?. Orlondo Marta grimaced, Call me old. Dulcina Calvo said dryly, Water, please, old man. Orlondo Marta swept up the running water she had brought, pursed her lips and said, Ill have coffee. Dulcina Calvo: It is a difficult act to follow. Dulcina Calvo ran to the kitchen to boil water, make coffee and, after a long day of tossing and turning, pulled out a pot of coffee. Coffee please, old man. Orlondo Marta took a sip of her coffee and frowned slightly, The coffee is not good enough. But the girl looked at him with a wide half-moon smile and remarked nonchntly, The most important thing in making coffee is patience and water temperature, and in this cup of coffee you have neither patience nor water temperature. Dulcina Calvo thinks to herself: Is this coffee or art for you? But on the surface there was a doggier smile and it said, The old man has taught you a lesson. Orlondo Marta nodded, A little less understanding, but a decent attitude. That, old man, didnt you say you could tell me where Esteban Zaragosa had gone on his mission, can you tell me now? Orlondo Marta swept her lightly and spat out of her mouth, No. Dulcina Calvos little face became bitter and she sat back in her chair: Why?. I had made all this coffee for half a day, and it was all for nothing? Now Im hungry, I want to eat and I want a delicious meal. Dulcina Calvo picked up her cell phone and had an idea, Ill give you Yipinjus tapas and meals, Ill tell you what, Yipinju is our famous restaurant in The Holy City, dont underestimate this restaurant, all the ingredients are exceptionally fresh, the preparation methods and cooking techniques are amazing! Before Dulcina Calvo could finish blowing her rainbow farts, she was interrupted by Orlondo Marta with a mouthful, I dont eat this junk food. How can it be that the snacks and meals at the Piece House are junk food, Esteban Zaragosa loves this one too and you know how picky his mouth is that man I say again that I want to eat what you yourself have made. Dulcina Calvo red at him, dropped her phone, rolled up her sleeve and milked it, Im on it!. An hourter, Dulcina Calvo is in the kitchen, greasing her face and preparing a three-course meal. Orlondo Marta sat at the table waiting for the food, asionally urging the little cook: Is it ready yet, Im starving?. Dulcina Calvo hurried to bring out the crockery: Itsing, itsing. Chapter 577: The longing face appears in his sight Orlondo Marta looked at the three tes and the soup: It looks good, I wonder how it will taste. Dulcina Calvos eyes lit up: Eat! Ive put my heart and soul into these three dishes and a soup! If you dont see the care and attention Ive put into them, your taste buds wont work. Orlondo Martaughed softly, Girl, your downward provocation tactics dont work on me. What a strange and difficult old man! Orlondo Marta took a bite of the scrambled eggs with tomato and Dulcina Calvo looked at her with an expectant face: How is it, is it good? Its not too bad, the tomatoes are almost fresh. Dulcina Calvo: . Then try this one. Dulcina Calvo looked nervously at the old man, How rich was he?. Orlondo Marta shook her head, Its not as good as scrambled eggs with tomato. Dulcina Calvo stubbornly offered Orlondo Marta a bowl of soup: You will have a sip of soup to calm you down, why not, I tasted it and it was delicious. Orlondo Marta takes a sip of her soup and frowns. Dulcina Calvo was quick to ask with concern: Whats wrong, isnt the soup good? Just this soup its fine. Dulcina Calvo breathed a sigh of relief, Are you trying to scare me to death?. Orlondo Martaughed, this girl was quite funny, no wonder her cold and wooden pupil, who was never open to feelings, had fallen in love with this girl. Orlondo Marta asked significantly, So scared? Do you want to know where Esteban is going so badly? Of course I want to know! Dulcina Calvo puffed up her little face and said with some consternation: Its been almost a month since Ive seen him. What kind of crappy organization is this, that you guys take so long on every mission. Youre not going to do anything improper, are you?. Orlondo Marta rubbed her chin and said without skipping a beat, Not only do I know where Esteban is, but I can send Esteban to you. Do you want to? Dulcina Calvos dull eyes immediately sparkled and she nodded her head vigorously: Of course I want to! What else do you want to eat, old man, Ill fix it for you right now!. Orlondo Marta smiled and stood up, Im full. Huh? Is that enough to eat? But Pack your things tonight and Ill send someone to take you to Esteban tomorrow. Dulcina Calvo froze for a few seconds and almost shouted, Dont back out, old man! You cant go back on your word. At my age, Im not like you girls who are afraid of being fat, so it doesnt matter if I take it back. Dulcina Calvos face wrinkled: No, no, no. Otherwise, it will be disrespectful. Oh? You mean Im old? Dulcina Calvos mouth was sweet as honey: Youre young!. Material ? N?velDrama.Org. The Pr Kingdom. Esteban Zaragosa and his group had not re-entered the subway river for two days due to the snowstorm two days earlier and the adjustments that needed to be made. As night fell, Esteban Zaragosa decided to go back under the subway river to find out what was going on. After diving underwater, Esteban Zaragosa searched for a long time for the mechanism and finally found it open in a hidden and narrow ce. As he reached out carefully to open it, a tomb door opened at the bottom of the river, and Esteban Zaragosa was stunned at what he saw. The door opened into a huge, bustling, suspended dungeon, but the entire dungeon was isted from the water and, naturally, from people by a barrier. Esteban Zaragosa did not act rashly at once; that floating dungeon, even if he broke through the barrier to enter it, would contain no less traps, and entering that floating dungeon would only be fraught with misfortune. Here everything is unpredictable, and breaking the barrier can trigger unexpected traps and dangers. Esteban Zaragosa swam up and out of the subway river and returned to the tent. Back to his tent, he was followed, and by someone whose steps were clumsy, not at all like a trained professional mercenary, but Esteban Zaragosa wasnt sure if this was a deliberate disguise to get him to drop his guard, or if there was an ulterior motive. The subway river and the store, separated by a distance. Instead of turning and drawing his weapon, Esteban Zaragosa took cover behind a snow bank with extreme speed. At the moment, he is in the shadows and the enemy is on his line of surveince. Soon, the enemy came in sight C But this clumsy, small-looking enemy wore a thick feather coat, a scarf and a hat, and only two eyes were visible, and because he was dressed so thickly, from a distance he looked like aically fat penguin. After losing his stalker, the chubby little penguin stood puzzled in the snow, looked left, looked right and turned around several times, apparently he didnt see Esteban Zaragosa, so he took a few more steps forward Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed, confused as to whether this guy was the enemy or just a drifter lost in the snow. But what traveler would visit such a ce? Looking at the small, chubby penguin not far away, Esteban Zaragosa put away the pistol he held tightly in his hand. This guy, who seemed a bit of a dummy, could lose his stalker and still need a gun to get rid of him? But Esteban Zaragosa had no intention of showing himself now, he wanted to stay behind the snowdrift and observe the guys motives. In the snow, the little fat goose, who had been looking for him for half a day, seemed a little anxious, and suddenly stretched out his little white hands, peeled back the scarf that informed his beak and nose, and shouted: Esteban Zaragosa! Chapter 578: Holding his family’s chubby little penguin Esteban Zaragosa, behind the pile of snow, was startled. His eyesight is excellent and his hearing is equally good.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. When Dulcina Calvo removed her scarf to expose her nose and beak, Esteban Zaragosa got a good look at the chubby little penguins face. It is the face of the pilgrim. Esteban Zaragosa was even so excited that he could not immediately get up from behind the pile of snow. Just as Dulcina Calvo shouted for the second time, Esteban Zaragosa came out from behind the pile of snow, taking long strides. Dulcina Calvo was turning her back to him until Esteban Zaragosa came up behind her, Dulcina Calvo hung her little head, looking at her new reflection reflected next to her own figure in the snow, panting slightly, her heart beating so fast that she even held her breath. Is it Esteban Zaragosa? He did not dare to turn around. In case it isnt, the odds of encountering a bad guy in this icy, barren world are much greater than encountering a good guy. The shadow, arms outstretched, took her in a hug from behind, Darling. When Dulcina Calvo heard the familiar male voice, she turned quickly and threw herself into his arms, stretching out her own and hugging him tightly as well. The emotion of meeting again after a farewell made Dulcina Calvo burst into tears, Woo I finally see you I just thought I really couldnt find you woo. The sound of crying in his arms made Esteban Zaragosas chest tremble. Esteban Zaragosa slightly turned away from the person in his arms, Let me look at you. Dulcina Calvo lifted her face, buried in his arms, and stared into his deep, dark eyes as he reached up and gently wiped the tears from her face with his fingers. Why have you avoided me? Esteban Zaragosa could not help himself: With you dressed like that and showing only two eyes, I thought someone had been sent to assassinate me. Dulcina Calvo snarled, And youugh, would I be in a ce like this if it werent for you? At the mention of it, Esteban Zaragosa asked, How did you know I was here, and furthermore, who sent you? It was your righteous father who sent me here. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed, why would his honored father do this? Dulcina Calvo was the person closest to him, but Dulcina Calvo did not know her father very well and, given his character, would not have given anyone outside Mings organization any information about them or the location of their missions. Dulcina Calvo put her little arms around him and pouted: Anyway, I dont care, Im here, you cant throw me out, even if. even if youre going to throw me out, at least let me see you for a few days before you let me go, I havent seen you for a month . Esteban Zaragosa lifted Dulcina Calvo with one arm and Dulcina Calvo threw her arms around his neck and looked at him with a smile on her face. Her eyes were warm, full of love and missing. Esteban Zaragosas heart was as soft as a sponge, and he could not refuse her request, his voice whispering one word: Yes. Dulcina Calvo smiles even more sweetly, her watery eyes curving like crescent moons, her lips red and her teeth white in a way that makes Esteban Zaragosas heart flutter. Driven by conscience, Esteban Zaragosa kissed his girl. If one disregards Orlondo Martas intentions and purposes in sending Dulcina to him, looking only at the affair, Esteban Zaragosa is naturally d that every day she is away, she misses him as much as he does, if not more. She was well dressed and even softer in his arms, but Esteban Zaragosa wanted to hold her closer and, after releasing her, he reached up and rubbed her little head, his gaze deep and focused on her, a warm pampering smile finally spreading across the corners of his lips. How wonderful, a thousand hills, that you havee to him so bravely. Like a child, Dulcina Calvo threw herself back into his arms, her chubby arms in theforter wrapped tightly around his waist, her face rubbing against his, never tiring. Sugar, have you finished eating? At the mention of the candy he left behind, Dulcina Calvo blew out her beard and red at him, growled and said, I ate all the candy you left behind long ago, and you said youd be back after you ate it, you liar. Then next time, Ill leave two cans so theres enough time and you dont say I lied to you again. The girl frowned her white brow and a hint of sadness crossed her eyes, Why do you keep more and more?. The more candy she leaves, the longer she stays out, but Dulcina Calvo doesnt like it. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girl with a slight pain in his heart, Okay, next time dont go so far. Dulcina Calvo felt satisfied, even if she was only lying to him, and the next moment the girl boasted: Look at me, you didnte back when the candy ran out, so I came looking for you and found you, you should appreciate it, look how hot your girlfriend is. He patted his chest with a proud look that was extremely endearing to Esteban Zaragosas eyes. Esteban Zaragosa once again pulled the chubby penguin into his arms and hugged him tightly, their shadows stretched long and wide as they embraced in the snow. In the firm, confident chest, the girl sighed in relief, Esteban Zaragosa, what to do. Hmm? I seem to be falling more and more in love with you So in love that he was willing toe to this icy hell even for her sake. Esteban Zaragosa bent his head and kissed her hard on the forehead, taking her small, exposed, cold hand and stretching it between his arms. Chapter 579: Poor Dulcina taken by Claudio Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo to his store. Along the way, Esteban discreetly held the girls soft little hand tightly and did not let go. Just as he entered the store, he found udio Belles in his store. udio Belles was a little startled to see Dulcina Calvo: What is she doing here? No, how did she get here?. When Dulcina Calvo saw udio Belles, she became unconsciously possessive of Esteban Zaragosa and, with her two little hands sped in Esteban Zaragosas arms, she puffed out her little face and said to udio Belles: If you cane, why cant I, who also came by ne. I came by ne, dont underestimate me. Dont think you can take Esteban Zaragosa away from me because Im not here. In Dulcina Calvos eyes, udio Belles is a woman who knows how to grasp things. udio Belles scoffed in amusement: By ne? Tell me, instead, which airline would dare to bring you here. Esteban Zaragosa watched the two bicker and smiled slightly, It was my honored father who sent Dulcina here, what are you doing in my tent at this hour? I see youre not in Before the words were out of his mouth, udio Belles gaze rested yfully on Dulcina Calvos small, white face and, with a deliberate twist, he said, Oh, its sote, naturally Ivee to your tent to spend such a pleasant evening with you . udio Belles reached out to grab Esteban Zaragosas chin, but was instantly pulled by the hand of the chubby girl in the dress, who stepped in front of Esteban Zaragosa, separating udio Belles and Esteban Zaragosa. What are you doing, its not like you to be in a mans tent in the middle of the night. Hearing Dulcina Calvos te of polite words, udio Belles put his arms around her and smiled, Its not appropriate for me to be in a mans tent, but what about you? Im afraid its even more inappropriate for a young woman to be in a mans tent at this time of night, isnt it? Dulcina Calvo was momentarily displeased, I Esteban Zaragosa stood aside and did not get involved, just clenched his fist and hid his thin lips,ughing a little. Dulcina Calvo was momentarily speechless in response and udio Belles deliberately mocked her, grabbing her arm and heading for the exit, Im a woman, why dont you sleep with me tonight, its very appropriate. Dulcina Calvo: Me, I dont want to sleep with you. But here, there is no woman but me. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched: Did youe all the way to this shithole to sleep with udio Belles? Obviously not. Dulcina Calvo was dragged into his tent by udio Belles. Dulcina Calvo wanted to roll her eyes in rage, but couldnt run away to save face. udio Belles looked at her and mocked: Why, arent you happy? I invited you to sleep with me, its an honor for you, you know how many men in the world want to sleep in my bed and I dont give them the opportunity. Dulcina Calvo chokes: Im not a man But, to be honest, if she were a man, she would also have fallen in love with the beauty of udio Belles! Dulcina Calvo took a good look at udio Belles. Figure-wise, udio Belles is a tall, devilish figure, and face-wise, udio Belles beauty is overwhelming, and in ancient times he would have been a national treasure, so why did Esteban Zaragosa choose her over udio Belles? Why did Esteban Zaragosa choose her over udio Belles? This is a question worth reflecting on. udio Belles noticed that the girl kept looking at herself and raised an eyebrow: Why are you looking at me? Do I look good?. Dulcina Calvo looked away: Dont be so self-centered. Ive seen others prettier than you. Is that so? Ive never seen a prettier woman than me. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched: How can this woman be so self-absorbed? Cant she be even a little modest? udius Belles took off his punching bag, copsed on the tents easy bed and covered himself with theforter: Im asleep, why dont youe to sleep?. Dulcina Calvo looked at the sky: Im not sleepy, I dont want to sleep now. But I see you have dark circles under your eyes. Dulcina Calvo: udio Belles is asleep in bed and Dulcina Calvo is sitting meditating, with her two little hands against her fingers, hypnotizing herself: Im not sleepy, Im not sleepy. Some timeter, Dulcina Calvo nced at the woman in bed and crept over to see if udio Belles was asleep, only to have udio Belles grab her by the wrist as soon as she approached. Youre a thief, huh? udio Belles, always on guard and instinctively cautious in his sleep, had just taken Dulcina Calvo for someone who wanted to attack her, and when he grabbed Dulcina Calvos wrist, he did so with such force that Dulcina Calvo winced. Ow, ow, ow, ow, youve got to let go of me! udio Belles let go of his wrist: If I had used more force, you would have broken your hand by now. A house of girls, why are you so strong?. Dulcina Calvo looked at her nkly. udius Belles also gave him an expressionless look: Without that strength, I would have been killed by the enemys weapons. At those words, Dulcina Calvos heart skipped a beat, the woman wasnt really that bad, just a little bitchy I guess. Why arent you asleep yet? I was going to fall asleep, who told you to sneak up on me. Dulcina Calvo rolled her eyes, Sleep then, Ill keep an eye on you here.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. udio Belles: She, udio Belles, a trained agent, needs a rookie like Dulcina Calvo to watch over I suppose youll go to the man next doors tent while I sleep? Dulcina Calvos eyes averted and she denied, Not at all. Well, youre not, and Id better see you when I get up tomorrow morning. Dulcina Calvo purses her small lips: Chapter 580: My family, Dulcina, is prettier than she is In the second half of the night, Dulcina Calvo poked her head out and nodded her head like a hen pecking at rice. He looked at udius Belles in bed, who seemed to be really asleep. He catapulted out of the tent, running cautiously. At that moment, udio Belles was in bed, eyes closed, mouth curved, so much noise, he really thought he didnt know. In Esteban Zaragosas arms, suddenly, there is a soft teddy bear. The mans eyes opened and he saw the little girl who had crawled into his arms. Why did youe here, udius asleep? The girls dark, watery eyes stared back at him, Why dont youe to me? Esteban Zaragosa let out a lightugh, If you hadnt left with udio tonight, we probably wouldnt have slept. Dulcina Calvo did not respond to the meaning for a moment: What?. Esteban Zaragosa kissed her temple downward and spoke in a husky voice: If you stayed with me to sleep tonight, you must be tired by now from my tossing and turning. If youre not sleepy, my dear, Ill be happy to join you. The mans long, bony fingers unbuttoned her dress, Ive missed you, and I dont mind physically showing you how much Ive missed you. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously hugged herself, her watery eyes looking at him with some froth: What is it? Im, Im on my period. Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly and sighed, then took her in his arms, You were on vacation when we left and now you are on vacation when we meet, next time I will have to check if you are lying. Dulcina Calvo blushes a little: She needs about ten months to get pregnant, she cant keep lying like this! But now, shes not yet ready to tell him shes pregnant I was sleepy, but now that I think about it, suddenly Im not sleepy anymore.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Dulcina Calvo leaned back in Esteban Zaragosas arms, her watery eyes blinking as if in thought, and Esteban Zaragosa looked at her, Arent you sleepy, honey? Dulcina Calvo darkened her fingers, Esteban Zaragosa, you said you loved me and that you could take everything from me, didnt you? Esteban Zaragosa rubbed his little head, Why are you asking that all of a sudden?. Dulcina Calvo snuggled into his arms and wrapped her arms tightly around his warm body, I just miss you. The mansrge hand, stroking the back of the girls head, asked in a muted, soft voice, Did udius bully you? No, its fine. Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow, Do you really think shes nice enough?. Dulcina Calvo asked, She is pretty and has a good body, and although she has a bad mouth, she feels like a straight person, Esteban Zaragosa, why didnt you choose her and choose me? My Dulcina, prettier than she is. Dulcina Calvo rushed into Esteban Zaragosas arms like a kitten with her little white teeth. One night, good sleep. Dulcina Calvo woke up at dawn. Esteban Zaragosa felt the person in his arms moving and opened his eyes to see her with the intention of getting up. Its not even dawn yet, what are you doing up so early? As Dulcina Calvo roughly dressed, she said, I snuck into your tentst night, and if udio Belles wakes upter and finds me gone, hellugh at meter. Esteban Zaragosa lies on the bed with his arm resting on his forehead and cant help but smile. Dulcina Calvo frowned, What are youughing at?. Laugh at your stupidity. udio Belles is clearly provoked, and he really believes it. Dulcina Calvo ignored him, got dressed and ran off to udio Belles store. Secretly relieved to see that udio Belles was not awake, he leaned against udio Belles bedside with his clothes. Dulcina Calvo reclines and sleeps soundly without realizing it. udio Belles woke up in the morning to find the girl next to him sleeping deeper than a pig andughed a little, not expecting her toe running in the wee hours of the morning. After udio Belles left the tent, he ran into Esteban Zaragosa and joked: Dulcina Calvo is very funny. Esteban Zaragosa did not see it as a mockery and, instead, finished off: Thats right. Then Esteban Zaragosa entered udio Belles tent and took the girl to his tent, where, seeing her sleeping soundly, Esteban Zaragosa took off her quilt and sweater, pulled the quilt next to her and covered her small body with a thick nket. Like a kitten, the girl arched into the warmth of the nkets, burying her whole head in them and arching up like a little ball. Esteban Zaragosa touched her gently with arge hand through the sheets and smiled fondly, What a bad sleeper. Dulcina Calvo woke up with a start and found herself in what looked like Esteban Zaragosas store. Strange, did she sleepwalk back on her own? Dulcina Calvo quickly got out of bed, got dressed and wrapped herself in theforter before rushing off to look for Esteban Zaragosa, who was nowhere to be seen. One of the mercenaries, to Dulcina Calvo, said, Sister-inw, the chief and the others have gone to the subway river, and the chief has instructed me to keep a good watch on you and not to let you wander. An subway river? Will it be dangerous? The mercenary smiled and said, No, you wont. Sister-inw, its cold outside, youd better go back to your tent. He was too embarrassed to call Dulcina Calvo his sister-inw. Dulcina Calvo returned to her tent and saw the breakfast that Esteban Zaragosa had prepared for her, a bottle of milk, a package of cookies and some choctes. With the limited conditions of the ce, the only thing that could be eaten was presumably this food they had brought. Dulcina Calvo bit into the dry cookie and thought about when she would tell Esteban Zaragosa about her pregnancy. Chapter 581: Esteban Zaragosa suffers severe intoxication Dulcina Calvo was sitting on a small stool eating a cookie when udio Belles voice suddenly came from outside. Come help! Your boss is hurt! Dulcina Calvo was so frightened that the cookie she was clutching fell to the ground and she quickly got up and ran out of the store. How is Esteban Zaragosa? udio Belles and Tom Paul helped a semi-conscious Esteban Zaragosa into the tent while saying, He was wounded by a weapon hidden in the subway tombs. Dulcina Calvos heart skipped a beat and followed her into the store. udius Belles looked at her, saw her motionless and shouted urgently, What are you still doing? Go get the first aid kit. I dont know where your medical kit is. udius Belles hit his forehead with a clenched fist: Im dizzy too!. Outside, a mercenary looked for the medical kit and approached, The first aid kit is here!. Tom Paul operated with sophistication to sterilize all the utensils and said to the others, Everybody get out, it is enough if udius stays and gives me a hand. Dulcina Calvo plucked up her courage and said, Im a doctor, I can stay and help you. Tom Paul gave a slight gasp and looked at Dulcina Calvo with a twinkle in his eye, Good, then youre staying. In the tent, apart from Esteban Zaragosa, who was unconscious from his wounds, only Tom Paul and Dulcina Calvo remained.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo put on disposable medical gloves and used iodine to disinfect Esteban Zaragosas wound. Dulcina Calvo, seeing the purple-ck coloration around the wound, which appeared to be poisoned, asked worriedly, It doesnt look serious, is it because of the poison from the concealed weapon that Esteban Zaragosa is now in aa? Tom Paul looked down and tended to the wound carefully, Yes, the concealed weapon was very poisoned and he was trying to save udius at the time thats why he was injured. Dulcina Calvo, holding a medical instrument, looked at Esteban Zaragosas unconscious, pale, handsome face and said, He must have thought of udio as a true member of the family. Esteban is a cold-faced, warm-hearted man who would have unconsciously tried to save someone even though the concealed weapon was pointed at amon mercenary at the time. Dulcina Calvo curved her lips, I always knew he was a good man with a good heart. Tom Paul looked at her and scoffed, Hes your boyfriend, and arent you jealous when hes being nice to someone else and sacrificing his life for them? Dulcina Calvo shook her head, If I didnt, maybe I wouldnt love him. Of course I want him to protect himself, but his duty is to protect his brother and his family. Tom Paul looked down and smiled intrigued, No wonder Stephen likes you. Dulcina Calvo frowned as she watched the wound growrger andrger. Can this poison be cured?. Yes, but now it will take me at least three days to brew the pill, but the poison is extremely potent and Im afraid Esteban will not survive the three days. Dulcina Calvo panicked and asked nervously, What should I do, is there nothing else we can do?. There is, but we need to catch a worm called king toad, which can suck severe poison out of wounds and bodies. A glimmer of hope shone in Dulcina Calvos eyes: Where is it, Im going to get it now? King Toad survives in extreme cold and reproduces in extremely small numbers, and theres no telling when well have to find it if we go looking all over the snow. Is there another way to save Esteban Zaragosas life? Tom Paul nodded, There is, in the absence of an herb called Benemarine, an extremely powerful antidote to the poison. But its not very easy to find either. After healing Esteban Zaragosas wound, Tom Paul came out of the tent and said, Now everyone split into two teams, one to find the Toad King and one to find the Benamstar herb. Here is a picture of King Toad and Benamstar. The speed must be fast, otherwise I cant guarantee that we can save Esteban. udius Belles looked at the unconscious man in the tent and said, Stephen was hurt because of me, now I am leading the men to King Toad. Tom Paul then ordered another team to search for the benign herb. In the camp, only two people, Tom Paul and Dulcina Calvo, were left in the care of Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo watched over Esteban Zaragosa all day, who never showed any signs of waking up, and at night neither of the two teams that had gone in search of the antidote returned. Dulcina Calvo got up and walked out of the tent, looking at the snowy, desertedndscape with some disappointment. Is it true that Esteban Zaragosa will die if, in three days, neither the king of toadstools nor the benign grass is found? Dulcina Calvos eyes blushed at the thought. He stood beside Esteban Zaragosa, his small, tender white hand pressed the mansrge hand against his small face, Esteban Zaragosa, you must stay alive, I have a particrly important secret that I havent told you, so you must stay alive. Esteban Zaragosa, Im pregnant, so you cant die. Dulcina Calvo sniffled and looked at him fondly, The baby and I will wait for you to wake up. Dulcina Calvo, feeling again that this threat was not strong enough, added: If you die, I will take your son and marry another man. But the unconscious man remains indifferent. Dulcina Calvos eyes turned even redder. He watched over Esteban Zaragosa all night, and in the morning, at dawn, udio Belles and the mercenaries still did not return. Dulcina Calvo helped Esteban Zaragosa tuck himself in, she couldnt just sit here waiting any longer, even if her strength alone was low, the chances of going out in search of King Toad and Benandstar would be greater, Dulcina Calvo put on her thickforter and ran out of the tent while Tom Paul dozed off. Chapter 582: Dulcina Calvo besieged by wolves A glowing sky, cold and snowy, a small figure carrying arge school bag, hidden in a silver veil. Dr. Tom Paul had said that Benanstar grew south of the snow, and that Dulcina Calvo had stolen theirpass on the way out, so he had followed her. The snow was so thick that each step in the snow required more effort than each step on level ground. Dulcina Calvo has no professional training as a secret agent and, naturally, is not as physically strong as the mercenaries who have spent years licking their blood under fire, but her conviction is strong and thats why she keeps going. He had been out since before dawn, and now it was dark, but he had yet to see any sign of Bei Nanxing. As he was walking, he saw a green nt not far away, and his eyes lit up with excitement as he ran towards it with his backpack, but when he looked at it, it was just amon nt that had managed to survive. The light from both eyes, fades Dulcina Calvo looked at the white sky and earth, fought back the hot tears in her eyes and continued on her way. The snow is clear and cold at night. Dulcina Calvo had been walking for too long and her legs were weak, but she knew there was no time to lose and that if she dyed Esteban Zaragosas best treatment, the consequences would be unthinkable. But even a trained mercenary would be tired after a day of non-stop snowshoeing, let alone a delicate girl. Ah Dulcina Calvos legs failed her and she rolled down the small snowy slope. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously protected her lower back, but since she was dressed thickly enough and the snow was not as easy to hurt as on the in, Dulcina Calvo rolled down the small snowy slope without hurting herself.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. She was in a bad mood trying to get up from the snow puddle when she saw a patch of flowers and grass in front of her. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened as she stared at the flowers and nts before her. I had seen photos of Benanus, so called not only because it grows south of the poles, but also because the flowers it produces look like stars and are beautiful and delicate, hence the name Benanus. Dulcina Calvos heart was pounding harder and harder as she looked at a whole patch of nts with tiny starry yellow flowers and carefullypared them to the photo of Benand Star on her phone. He looked at this piece of Benands star and wept with emotion, tears of joy. Finally, the star from Benavente that could save Esteban Zaragosas life! Dulcina Calvo crawled on the ground and didnt even bother to get up, buty on her back in the snow and carefully reached for the beanstalks. But it was alreadyte in the snow, and the wolves had appeared around her and were stalking her. Dulcina Calvo had just finished picking the Benemis, carefully storing the delicate flowers with their roots and stems in a small jar, thinking of returning to Dr. Tom Paul to reveal them, when she looked up and saw the green-eyed wolves walking slowly toward her. Three wolves, which had surrounded the little girl, slowly approached her. Dulcina Calvo clutched the little bottle in her hand, she had to send Benandstar back. But these wolves, like tigers, looked at her with a fierce aggressiveness in their eyes, as if they wanted to pounce on her at once and divide her and swallow her in their bellies. Dulcina Calvo, clutching the little bottle with the Benensin in it, tried to back away, but the wolf behind her went up one step at a time and she had nowhere to run, her little face full of fear and terror. I could almost imagine the ferocity of those wolves as they tore her apart. Dulcina Calvo holds her breath, not daring to think more The heart beats like thunder Cold sweat dripped from his forehead and palms. Dulcina Calvo couldnt stand still, she wanted to run, desperately, and indeed, her legs did, and the moment she took off running, the wolf behind her jumped up and pounced on her. Dulcina Calvo could not think of herself, and only held the bottle containing Benands star, tightly protected in her arms. Even if she had been eaten by wolves, if any of them had found her corpse, they would have found that Benanstar in a bottle, right, and then Esteban Zaragosa would have been saved. Ow- Boom The sound of a wolf howling and a gunshot echoing in Dulcina Calvos ears at the same time. Two more shots and two wolf howls followed. Dulcina Calvo opened her eyes in terror to see the three wolves that had besieged her, already fallen in the snow, blood dripping from beneath them. Dulcina Calvo sat in the snow in fear and just backed away. udius Belles approached her and held out his hand, Its okay. Dulcina Calvo trembled with her small hands and was dragged away by it. udius Belles lit up at the sight of Benand Star clutched in his arms, Have you found Benand Star?. Dulcina Calvo took a while to get over her fright and fear. Lets hurry to get Benandstar back to Esteban Zaragosa!. Good. Back at camp, Tom Paul saw udius Belles and Dulcina Calvo returning with a pair of mercenaries and a gleam of anticipation crossed his eyes. Have you found the Toad King and Benanstar?. Dulcina Calvo was quick to deliver the Benansium: Could you see this as a Benansium?. Chapter 583: The baby and I are waiting for you Tom Paul took one look and said excitedly, Yes, its Benand Star!. udius Belles ordered, Cut the crap and get to work! Dulcina Calvo haspletely rxed and only now has she calmed down: udio Belles, thank you for saving me a moment ago. udio Belles, with his usual expression, said, You came across the wolves to pick up the Benand star, and Esteban Zaragosa got hurt trying to save me, so I should have saved you, and if you get eaten by the wolves tonight, I wont really be able to answer Esteban Zaragosa when he wakes up. I wont really be able to answer him when Esteban Zaragosa wakes up. Dulcina Calvo narrowed her eyes and bit her lip, Im sorry for worrying you. I know I shouldnt have burdened you all by going off on my own. udius Belles, in a rare instance, did not reprimand her, but merely cast her a faint nce and said, Dont take any more chances without permission in the future, you are not like us, you are barely able to defend yourself, and Stephen would be distressed if he woke up and knew that you were almost swallowed up by the wolves to pick up Benandstar. Im sorry, I just dont want to stand idly by, Im afraid that Esteban Zaragosa will die if I dont find Benanstar and Toadstool King udius Belles watched her cry and was surprised that she didnt feel disgust; he hated unnecessary tears. Looks like I now know why Esteban chose you. Dulcina Calvo looked at udio Belles with some bewilderment. Dulcina Calvo, Ive lost you, you love Esteban Zaragosa more than I thought. Esteban Zaragosas body was mostly cleansed of toxins after taking the antidote pills developed by Tom Paul, but he was still in aa due to the previous toxin invasion.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvos day of racing,bined with the scare and the roller coaster of emotions, left her body full of exhaustion as her whole body went ck. She sat by Esteban Zaragosas bedside and watched him, her soft white hands caressing his forehead, brow bone and the bridge of his nose. She looked up at him, resting her chin on her hands, and smiled sweetly, satisfied. Outside the tent, udio Belles wanted to bring something for Dulcina Calvo to eat, but was about to enter when he saw Dulcina Calvoughing at Esteban Zaragosa, who was unconscious on the bed, chin in hand. She hooked her red lips and didnt bother to go back inside. Dulcina Calvo, hungry, took some choctes out of her pocket, peeled the golden tin of choctes with her little hands and put one in Esteban Zaragosas mouth, then peeled another one for herself. Dulcina Calvo leaned her chin and stared at Esteban Zaragosa: Esteban Zaragosa, when are you going to wake up, I have so much to say and so much to tell you. Dulcina Calvo watched over Esteban Zaragosa until her upper and lower eyelids struggled and she finally fell asleep next to Esteban Zaragosas bed. Dulcina Calvo was in a daze, half awake, half asleep, when her body was lifted by a pair of arms and carried to a soft bed and a warm, firm chest. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the little girl in his arms and she rubbed against him like a kitten. The mans fingertips gently rubbed the dark circles under his eyes; Im afraid he hadnt slept much in thest two days while I was watching him. Esteban Zaragosas heart feltpassion and kissed his forehead downward. Dulcina Calvo raised her hands unconsciously and wrapped them around his neck, with augh as if speaking in her sleep, Esteban Zaragosa you cant die me and the baby are waiting for you . Esteban Zaragosa was slightly stunned, she and the baby? What do you mean? But Esteban Zaragosa, also tired, put his arm around her and went back to sleep. In the second half of the night, Dulcina Calvo began to have dazed nightmares. Inside the dream, wolves swarmed in all directions and besieged her. She was terrified, but no one came to her rescue. Esteban Zaragosa Help me! Ah C dont eat me! I dont taste good. Esteban Zaragosa awoke to the call of the girl next to him and sat up slightly to look at her small, frightened face. Honey, Im here, is it a bad dream? Wake up. honey? In her ears, a low, soft male voice woke Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo opened her foggy eyes and, as soon as she saw Esteban Zaragosas face, she threw herself into his arms. Esteban Zaragosa! The girl hugged him tightly with one hand, her small body trembling in his arms. The mansrge hand caressed her slender back that trembled with fear, Its okay, Im here, Ill protect you. I dreamt that the wolf was going to eat me Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly and said calmly, Those wolves wont dare eat you as long as Im here. Dulcina Calvos forehead was covered with a cold sweat of fear when Esteban Zaragosa tousled her sweat-soaked hair and kissed her on the temple. Dulcina Calvo, startled and awake, ran her little hand over his wound and asked, Are you still ufortable? Its not hard anymore, dont worry. Dulcina Calvo breathed a sigh of relief, Thank goodness Dr. Tom Pauls medical knowledge has brought you back, otherwise what would he have done with the baby. What did you say, you and who? Dulcina Calvo bit her tongue as the words came out of her mouth, oops, I think it slipped out. I did have to tell her about her pregnancy, but not under these circumstances, and certainly not with such a casual snack. The girl unconsciously covered her mouth with both little hands, looked at Esteban Zaragosa with wide eyes and shook her head violently: Nothing, I didnt say anything. Chapter 584: Stealing an account book to get married How is it possible that Esteban Zaragosa, with his acute hearing, did not hear: I heard you say that you and the baby. The baby Where is the baby? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, stammered and whispered: its, its the baby in my belly ah.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa suddenly falls silent. In his heart, he was deeply moved. The child your child and Dulcina Calvos child? Dulcina Calvo looked at him cautiously and saw that he remained silent, one, two, three seconds until Dulcina Calvo counted to twenty and Esteban Zaragosas face was indistinguishable from happiness. The men were surprisingly quiet and calm. Dulcina Calvos little face fell, Esteban Zaragosa. You dont want me to get pregnant? And you dont like the baby? no. Dulcina Calvo felt a little aggrieved: But the look on your face tells me that you are not happy. He even doesnt like it. Dulcina Calvo didnt have the courage to ask any more questions and turned around, her back to him, her little face resting on the back of her hand, resigned to cry, I know you dont want a child, but now Im pregnant, dont you want this one? Dulcina, I didnt. Dulcina Calvo did not listen to his sincerity and continued, Whether you want the child or not, I want him. Its a little life and Im not going to give him up, if you dont want him then we separate and I can raise the child myself. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes wavered for a moment as he drew the girl to him and met her eyes. When did I ever say I didnt love our son? You dont say it with your mouth, but you dont look happy at all. Im not going to force you to marry me for the baby, and a marriage based on a child would not be happy. I dont force it, I would love to marry you. Dulcina Calvo squashed her little mouth, But you dont want to have children, do you?. Esteban Zaragosa said, word for word, I love you and I love this baby, I am so excited, I didnt think that so soon, I would have our own child. Dulcina Calvo looked at him reluctantly, Excited? Where are you excited? Esteban Zaragosa took her small hand and pressed it against his heart: My heart is beating right now, at least one hundred and forty times a minute. You are a doctor, you should count it right. His heart was beating very fast, now! So you guys are really excited about it? Excited, like to jump up and down and love the arrival of this child? Esteban Zaragosa said two very firm words: Of course. Dulcina Calvo sighed in relief and smiled happily, I thought you didnt like children, I had been hiding it for years to tell you, but I didnt know how to tell you, I was afraid you werent ready to be a father. Esteban Zaragosa took her in his arms, hisrge hands explored her lower back, caressing her gently. How long has it been? Dulcina Calvos small hand rested on the back of hisrge one, leaning into his embrace, her voice soft as she spoke, It was seven weeks when it checked out before you left. Now it would be eleven weeks, almost three months. Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly, Why didnt you tell me before?. I thought you didnt like children at the time and I was afraid to tell you. Esteban Zaragosa thought again, So the few times you said you had your period earlier, it was all an excuse, but it was really because you were pregnant? Dulcina Calvo nodded with a little red face: It is not advisable to do strenuous exercise in the first three months, it can easily harm the baby. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her yfully, You mean after three months?. Dulcina Calvo: . You misunderstood what I said. Knowing her thin skin, Esteban Zaragosa stopped teasing her, I said before that I didnt want to have children for a while because my job is very specific and I was afraid they might be in some kind of danger. Dulcina Calvo asked curiously, What might be at stake? Esteban Zaragosa sighed slightly, put his arm around her and said, Since we have him now, and we cant give him back, I will do everything I can to take care of you and the baby, no matter what the future dangers. Dulcina Calvo hummed softly, You still dont look like youre looking forward to it. Esteban Zaragosa raised his eyebrows slightly: Sure, how could I expect it when this guy made me be a vegetarian for ten months. Dulcina Calvos ears were red: What are you talking about? You rascal. Esteban Zaragosa buried himself in the crook of her neck and sniffed deeply, When we get back to La Ciudad Santa, well get the license. Dulcina Calvo wrinkled her nose slightly, But my ount book is still in Ciudad de Ronda. Lets go find your parents. Dulcina Calvo worried, But my parents hate you, they would kill you if they knew you got me pregnant. Esteban Zaragosas eyes bore into her, You always have to cross that hurdle, I want to marry the most precious daughter youve ever had in your life, and you always have to pay a price. Dulcina Calvo arched her eyebrows and threw her arms around his neck, Well face it together. Dulcina Calvo pulled back from his arms and said with a serious face, But my parents are old-fashioned and would probably kill us. Esteban Zaragosa, why dont I go to my house and steal the family registry and we get the marriage certificate and then we can talk to my parents Esteban Zaragosa looked at her anxiously and found her adorable. He gently brushed her face with his fingertips and smiled slightly, Po, are you impatient to marry me?. Dulcina Calvos face got hot and she even stuck her head under the sheets, she should have learned to be reserved in front of Esteban Zaragosa. Chapter 585: What you value, what you want to protect Return of the Pr Regions to the Ming Organization to resume their functions. It was not the first time Dulcina Calvo went to the Ministries, Esteban Zaragosa had been called to speak by Orlondo Marta and Dulcina Calvo remembered Yanamara Flix and ran to the infirmary to look for her. Miss Yanamaria! Yanamara Flix turned at the sound of the voice and saw Dulcina Calvos cheerful face. Yanamaria Felix let out augh, with a hint of surprise in her eyes, So what brings you here? Dulcina Calvoughed: Its a long story, I went back to Esteban Zaragosa. It looks like Esteban didnt push you away or leave you behind this time. Dulcina Calvo blushed slightly, Miss Yanamaria, Im going to tell you a secret. Whats the secret? Dulcina Calvo leaned close to his ear, put her little hand over his ear and whispered cheerfully, Im pregnant. Yanamaria Felix had a sh of surprise in her eyes: Yes you can Dulcina, its quite fast. Dulcina Calvo felt embarrassed and a little shy, Dont tell anyone about Miss Yanamaria, its not that there is any glory in being single and `pregnant, I just feel close to you Miss Yanamaria, thats why Im telling you. Dont worry, I wont tell anyone. Im happy for you and Esteban. Esteban is lucky to have you in his life. Dulcina Calvo is like a little sunshine, lively, innocent and sunny, with bright eyes and white teeth, not so much in terms of beauty, but with the vitality and warmth of a young girl, which is very healing. Dulcina Calvo was embarrassed by thepliment: Maybe I saved the gxy in myst life and thats why I met someone as nice as Esteban Zaragosa for me in this life. Esteban Zaragosas face was stony after his talk with Orlondo Marta. The words of my righteous father still ring in my ears C Esteban, Im not going to stop you from wanting to get married and have children, its only human that you want to have a guardian, but you have to remember that thest thing you can have as a killer is feelings and a weak spot. The more affection you have for Dulcina Calvo, the more dangerous it is for her as well. Remember what I said, and maybe one day youll regret it. When Dulcina Calvo left Yanamara Flixs infirmary and came to look for Esteban Zaragosa, she saw thetter sitting alone on the edge of the stairs with aplicated look on his face, as if he were thinking about something. He was always alert, but this time, Dulcina Calvo hade up behind him and he hadnt even noticed. He didnt notice until Dulcina Calvo made a startled face. What are you thinking about, so engrossed in your thoughts that you dont notice when I walk by?. Esteban Zaragosa froze, staring at the girls bright white face, slightly lost in thought. Dulcina Calvo extended her hand and shook it in front of him: Esteban Zaragosa! Whats the matter, doesnt your honorable father approve of our being together? No. Really? Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly and reached up to rub her little head, his dark eyes burning into her, No one can stop us from being together. Dulcina Calvo hugged him joyfully, her little face resting on his shoulder as she imagined the wonderful life they would have together. The night before returning to La Ciudad Santa, Esteban Zaragosa sat in the moonlight chatting with udio Belles. udio Belles had brought two bottles of wine and handed him one of them, but Esteban Zaragosa did not reach out to take it. Ive stopped drinking. udius Belles, slightly dazed, hooked his red lips and sneered, That White Wolf, who always had no fear of death, would now voluntarily give up drinking for the sake of his health. It seems that now he is indeed afraid of death. Esteban Zaragosa freely admits: Now I have a weak spot in my heart and I have a natural fear of death. udius Belles narrowed his eyes after taking a sip of his wine and said, Do you think the Master will let you go so easily? He wont. But I also have something that can threaten him. All these years in the Ming organization, I didnt do it for nothing.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. udius Bellesughed a little mockingly, We were both raised by him, now this seems like we are being condescending, have you thought that maybe one day the Master will send me to assassinate you? Esteban Zaragosa folded his arms and said faintly, I thought about it. Either you die or I die. Esteban Zaragosa turned his eyes to her and said, If ites to that, neither of us should have pity on the other, we are enemies then. You have rules you must follow, and I have things I want to protect. I will leave no stone unturned to survive your guns. And so will you. udio Belles smiled as he clutched the bottle, his eyes vaguely sour, I really hope that day doesnte. Not that this hasnt happened before in the Ming organization, and even if it did, it wouldnt be thest time. Back then, the honest father killed his best brother with his own hands. udio Belles frowned slightly, You mean the deputymissioner of the court?. Yes, it was rumored that the Vice Court Chief had betrayed the organization and colluded with the Underworld Organization, so the Ming Organization unleashed all its forces to kill the Vice Court Chief. But time has changed, who knows what is right and what is wrong, history is always written by the victor. udius Belles: If one day you and I discover that it turns out that the Master of the Court is nothing like what we thought he was, will you and I be apostates too? Esteban Zaragosa smiled faintly: If that dayes, I will do it. Im not afraid of bing a deviant, Im just afraid of losing what I cherish. Esteban, there is something I want to tell you. I didnt pick the Benensin herb that brought you back when you were so poisoned in the Pr Kingdom, Dulcina Calvo risked her life to do it. When I found her, she was surrounded by wolves and almost died. Esteban Zaragosas heart was deeply shaken. Is that why she dreamed that night that she was being eaten by wolves? He clenched his fists, and the emotions in his chest seemed to surge as if to turn Esteban upside down. As Esteban Zaragosa returned, udio Belles stood up and shouted at him: Esteban, Dulcina Calvo is a good girl and I wish you all the happiness in the world. Youre good girls too, and one day youll find your own weak spot. udio Bellesughed twice: I dont want a weak spot, a weak spot would make me weak. A weakness makes a person weak, but at the same time, a weakness bes a persons strongest conviction. Chapter 586: Return to the City of Ronda to meet Mother Dulcina When Esteban Zaragosa returned from the training camp, Dulcina Calvo had already showered, her hair damp, wrapped in a pale pink towel, her face a healthy flush from the heat, her skin so white without makeup that even up close you couldnt see her pores, and she looked like a peeled egg, a little young.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Youre back. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with deep dark eyes and moved closer to her, wrapping her in an embrace. Dulcina Calvo was slightly dazed and the towel fell from her head, her damp hair loose. Dont ever do anything so dangerous for me again. Dulcina Calvo didnt answer for a moment, Hmm? Whats so dangerous? Esteban Zaragosa stared at her, You were assaulted by packs of wolves trying to get to Benandstar, and if udius hadnt arrived, do you know what would have happened? Seeing his serious look, Dulcina Calvo puffed out her little face: But I cant just sit here and watch you die, I want to do something for you too, what udio can do for you, I can do for you too. Dulcina Calvo lowers her little face slightly and continues, Everyone says were not well, but who are they to say were not well. I just want to prove that udio can do what he was born to do for you, and so can I. I deserve that you love me too. I deserve that you love me too. Esteban Zaragosa slipped the lump in his throat, hid the violent beating of his chest and said, I dont need you to prove anything to me, I just need you to stay with me in peace. Dulcina Calvo bit her lip, I know Im useless, obviously I went to Benandstar to save you, but in the end I had to let udio save me. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and took the girl in his arms and hugged her tightly, You are brave and amazing. Dulcina Calvos eyes narrowed at the manspliment and her little face tilted to look at him with glee, Really? The truth is, I think Im pretty good, I tell you when I was surrounded by wolves, I wasnt afraid at all, even if udio hadnte to my rescue, I could have killed them with my bare hands. Esteban Zaragosa watched the girl in his arms glowing with boastfulness and his heart flooded with pain; she must have been so frightened that his legs gave way as he saw himself beset by a pack of wolves. But even in that situation, he brought back Benand Star. His girl, very brave. Esteban Zaragosa watched her with growing tenderness, listening quietly and patiently to the girl chattering in his ear. But when Dulcina Calvo had been talking for quite a while, her face fell again and she said with sincerity The truth is that I have not been so good, I even fell in the snow and only now, when I was taking a shower, I realized that my knee was purple. Esteban Zaragosa pulled her up onto hisp and sat on the edge of the bed, his voice low, Let me see. The mansrge hand, rolled up his pant leg. The girl had a hematoma on her knee. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed, Ill go to the infirmary to get some pills to strengthen the blood. After Esteban Zaragosa left for the infirmary, Yanamara Flix prepared to go back to bed in her bedroom. What brings you here? Ivee for some medicine. Yanamaria Felix asked, What kind of medicine? An ointment to invigorate the blood and eliminate blood stasis. Yanamaria Felix looked at him with an ambiguous expression, What have you done to someones little girl?. Esteban Zaragosa: . Dont specte with your filthy mind. dulcina only has a knee injury. Yanamaria Felix smiled even more uncertainly, Oh~ knee injury, you got it? Esteban Zaragosa: I dont even want to talk to this woman! Esteban Zaragosa returned from fetching the ointment and ced Dulcina Calvos leg in his ownp, rubbing the ointment in hisrge hands and massaging the knee. Dulcina Calvo put two small hands on his shoulders: It hurts a little, be careful. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were full of pain, but his mouth lectured, Lets see if you dare do something dangerous again. Dulcina Calvo ttened her little mouth and said without hesitation, If you were in danger, Id still get into this, Id do anything to save you, let alone get you a little hurt. Esteban Zaragosa hung his head, looking at the wound, and there was a moment of silence. The man then lifted her face, grabbed the back of her neck and kissed her. The next morning, Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo back to La Ciudad Santa. Perhaps because of her pregnancy, Dulcina Calvo slept through the entire flight, sleeping through the night. After arriving in the Holy City a dozen hourster, Esteban Zaragosa left the ne half dragging, half carrying the girl. After returning to her small apartment, Dulcina Calvo refused to get up once she was next to the familiar, fluffy bed, running her little hands across the soft pillows and murmuring, Its still the mostfortable one at home . Esteban Zaragosa sits on the edge of the bed, looking at her with a slightly tired look on his handsome face. He reached up and touched the little girls small face; she must have been exhausted during this time. Dulcina Calvo took a long leave of absence from the hospital and took Esteban Zaragosa back to Ciudad de Ronda. Esteban Zaragosa was driving and Dulcina Calvo sat in the passenger seat, eating chips in silence, looking out the window and saying: I always feel that this is not the way home, this is the way to execution. Esteban Zaragosaughed out loud: Are your parents scarier than the wolf pack around you?. Then, of course, the wolf would still look at me as a cutie and might let me go free, but my parents would be lucky not to beat me to death if they knew I had done something as treacherous as being single and `pregnant, but the result would more than likely be that they would beat me to death and banish me from the house. I will protect you. Esteban Zaragosa freed one hand and took her small hand in his, reassuring her. Dulcina Calvo was worried the whole time. When I got to the door, I took several deep breaths and didnt dare knock. Dulcina Calvo tugged on Esteban Zaragosas arm, with her bitter little face: Why dont we look at the long term! I feel like were going to get killed if were so reckless. Who knew that Esteban Zaragosa had reached out and knocked on the door. Inside, Mother Dulcinas voice came: Who is it? Dulcina Calvos watery eyes momentarily widened. When the door opened, Mother Dulcina saw Dulcina Calvo for the first time and was about to ask, Why did you suddenlye back today? No sooner had the question been asked, and the smile on her face had notpletely faded, when she saw an unexpected visitor next to Dulcina Calvo. Mother Dulcinas face instantly fell: What are you doing here? You are not wee in our house. Mother Dulcinas tone was aggressive and extremely unforgiving, but Esteban Zaragosa spoke politely and said, Aunt, this time I came to apologize. I also wanted to talk to you and uncle, about my affair with Dulcina. Mom, can you let use in and talk first? Esteban Zaragosa is having a really hard time, hes not a bad man who abandoned his original spouse Mother Dulcina looked at the things Esteban Zaragosa was carrying and her tone became heavier and her face colder: Now, take these things of yours and get out of my sight! Dont you evere near my daughter again. Mother Dulcina grabbed Dulcina Calvos arm and pulled her into the house with great force. Dulcina Calvo could not contain herself and said hurriedly: Mom, Im pregnant by Esteban Zaragosa! Chapter 587: We love each other so much Mother Dulcinas face was one of surprise: What did you say, what did you say? Dulcina Calvos little face suddenly paled as she realized what she had said: Mom, I, I. Mother Dulcina stared at her, holding anger in her chest as she asked, word for word, Dulcina Calvo, you just said you are pregnant, is it true? Dulcina Calvo cant deny pregnancy: Mom, Im sorry, I . Snap! A resounding p was thrown hard at Dulcina Calvos small face. The girls small white face was instantly lifted with red p marks. Dulcina Calvo covered the right side of her face where she had been hit and tears fell from her eyes. Esteban Zaragosa expected even less that Mother Dulcina would hit her daughter and the man pulled the girl behind him to shield her, Aunt, because you are Dulcinas mother and my eldest, I respect you, but that doesnt mean I can watch you hit Dulcina. Esteban Zaragosas words were still polite, but there was a chill in his tone. Mother Dulcina scoffed: It is not for you, an outsider, to interfere in my own daughters education! Esteban Zaragosa put his arms around her so tightly that mother Dulcina had no choice but to turn around angrily and enter the house. Esteban Zaragosa lowered his gaze, kissed the girls forehead and said reassuringly, Dont be afraid. The matter had to be resolved sooner orter and dragging it out was not going to solve it, Esteban Zaragosa put his arm around Dulcina Calvo and walked straight into the house. Mother Dulcina sat on the sofa with a stony face and fierce eyes. Dulcina Calvo, on the other hand, hides behind Esteban Zaragosa like a stray child, her small hands tugging at the mans coat. The look on Mother Dulcinas face, as if she wanted to eat Dulcina Calvo alive, wasnt too much to ask. Esteban Zaragosa spoke softly, Tia, its not Dulcinas fault that shes pregnant, and if you think it is, then its also my fault for allowing Dulcina to carry my child. Mother Dulcina looked at Esteban Zaragosas righteousness and became even more annoyed: You got my daughter pregnant and you justify yourself? Aunt, Dulcina and I are two lovers. Mother Dulcina: Eh, a love affair? You were in love with your wife when you married her! But now youve left her and told Dulcina, a child, that you love her and that shes too young to believe you! Dulcina Calvo could not resist speaking in favor of Esteban Zaragosa and stepped forward: Mom, you misunderstand Esteban Zaragosa, he did not marry udio Belles for love, but only because Mother Dulcina raised an eyebrow at thisment: Its not for love? Then this man is even more terrible! He can marry any woman he wants! He can marry you now and divorce youter and go marry another woman. Mom! Why are you looking at Esteban Zaragosa with tinted sses? Hisst marriage wasnt even amonw marriage, so how can he not have the right to marry me? We gave each other the first time and we really loved each other! Mom, Im marrying Esteban Zaragosa whether you agree with me or not! Dulcina Calvo spoke her mind, and Mother Dulcina shuddered as she pointed her finger at her, Dulcina Calvo, are you rebelling? Why have you be so brazen now? Are you licking your lips and asking people to marry you? Esteban Zaragosa took the little girls face to his side and spoke with the utmost seriousness: Aunt, Dulcina is the only girl I have ever been attracted to and fallen in love with, and I want to marry her, not because she is pregnant with my child, I want to marry her, and I have been preparing for it for years. I hope you make it possible for us. Mother Dulcina just thought Esteban Zaragosa was talking out of his ass, Dulcina Calvo youre going to piss me off, I cant handle this, Im going to call your father right now! After a few moments, Pueblo Dulcina arrived home in full swing. On the phone, Mother Dulcina had already cried and told the whole story, and Pueblo Dulcina was even more distressed by Dulcina Calvos behavior this time. Dulcina Calvo, your mother and I put a lot of effort into raising you, but what youre doing now, do you know how much youve let me and your mother down? Do you know whats wrong with you?. Dulcina Calvo stubbornly said, Dad, Im not wrong, why should I admit it?. Dulcina Calvo you have let me down badly! You have lived your whole life, your mother has beaten you and I, as a father, have never once hit you, so today I will teach you what is right and what is wrong! Pueblo Dulcina grabbed a long steel pipe from the balcony and hit Dulcina Calvo in the back, but before the pipe could fall, Esteban Zaragosa was one step faster and had the girl in his arms, and the pipe hit Esteban Zaragosa hard in the back. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened: Esteban Zaragosa? let him go!. I educate my daughter, please get out of the way! Esteban Zaragosas arms, like an iron wall around the girl in his arms, were so strong that Dulcina Calvo could not break free. Dulcina is the girl Ive decided I want to live my life with, and Ive made a promise to stay with her for the rest of my life, and Im not getting out of the way. Dulcina Calvo looked at the mans handsome face and sour tears fell, Esteban Zaragosa Pueblo Dulcina became furious and picked up the pipe and hit it harder: You want to protect her, dont you? Fine, Ill hit you today too!. The steel tube that holds Pueblo Dulcina, a tube of construction material, is very heavy and naturally hurts when it falls on a persons body, and each blow causes a fierce dull ache, as if the ribs are about to break. Dulcina Calvo was held in Esteban Zaragosas arms, but she could clearly feel the vibrations in Esteban Zaragosas body, and even though the man gritted his teeth to keep from screaming in pain, he grunted twice in pain. Dulcina Calvo looked at the bruises on the back of her hand and squeezed it tightly between her small hands, knowing the pain she must be feeling right now from the steel pipe, and tears of anguish, drop by drop, hit the back of her hand. Esteban Zaragosa, get out of the way, at this rate my father is going to kill you. The mans dark eyes looked deep into her, I said I would fight to protect you and the child with all my might, and I will not go back on my word. Esteban Zaragosa you big fool! Mother Dulcina looked at the two children and suddenly her heart softened. This Esteban Zaragosa, it seems, really cares about Dulcina, otherwise he would not have used his body to protect Dulcina so much. Pueblo Dulcina hit Esteban Zaragosa hard with each blow, a dozen or so, and finally, a ssh of blood reflected on Esteban Zaragosas white shirt. Dulcina Calvo could feel that Esteban Zaragosa seemed about to faint, but the man kept hugging her tightly as Dulcina Calvo cried and pleaded, Papa! Please stop! If you keep hitting her like this, Esteban Zaragosa will really die. Just as Esteban Zaragosa was about to fall, Dulcina Calvo forcefully let go of his arms and protected his body with one hand.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. The final blow, which hit Dulcina Calvos slender back, made her eyes fill with tears, but the girl was still holding Esteban Zaragosa, Esteban Zaragosa you wake up! Mother Dulcina finally gave in and said, Forget it, dont fight! I dont think theyll regret it either. Pueblo Dulcina looked distressed and let out a deep sigh, dropping the pipe in her hand straight to the floor, not bothering to look at them again and walking straight into the room. Chapter 588: Worthy of a Life of Trust It took all Dulcina Calvos strength to help Esteban Zaragosa onto the sofa. Mother Dulcina couldnt bear to look at her daughters humble appearance, and coldly said: Take him to your room. Dulcina Calvo, with tears streaming down her eyshes, looked at Mother Dulcina nkly. Mother Dulcina frowned, What are you waiting for, are you staying in the living room to get in the way of your father and me? Oh, oh. Dulcina Calvo didnt have time to think about what Mother Dulcina meant, and did her best to help Esteban Zaragosa enter unsteadily. Dulcina Calvo cast a grateful nce at her mother. Mother Dulcina immediately said sternly, Dont think Im going to approve of you two being together! Its not that simple! Does this boy think he can kidnap you with a beating from your father? No way! As Mother Dulcina and Dulcina Calvo helped Esteban Zaragosa onto the bed, Mother Dulcina roughly threw Esteban Zaragosa straight onto the bed. Dulcina Calvo, fearful of falling on Esteban Zaragosa, could not help but warn, Mom, be careful, hes hurt!. Girl, youre not even married yet and youre already sticking your elbows out! Mother Dulcina twists Dulcina Calvos ear. Dulcina Calvo, her eyes reddened, kept silent and did not speak again. Mother Dulcina was too far away to bother with them, and Dulcina Calvo closed the door to her room behind her and rummaged in her closet for the medicine cab. Being a doctor by profession, he kept a medicine cab in his room with manymon ointments. Dulcina Calvo found the first aid kit, took out the ointment for the wound and peeled the white shirt with blood on it off Esteban Zaragosas body. She was a doctor and had seen many horrible wounds, but when she saw Esteban Zaragosas bloody back, she couldnt help but feel a stabbing pain in her heart, and she couldnt help the tears that fell from her eyes. Dulcina Calvo first disinfected her hands and wounds, but when she did, the alcohol seemed to sting the wounds and Esteban Zaragosa woke up in pain. The mans forehead was covered with sweat, and he even looked a bit faded at the moment, but that did not detract from his attractiveness and elegance at all. Dulcina Calvo sniffled, knelt down next to the bed and said, Be patient, it may hurt a little. He tried to be as kind as possible to Esteban Zaragosa, but the man frowned slightly at the pain. Esteban Zaragosa, who is not afraid of pain, frowned, indicating that he was already in pain, wasnt he? Dulcina Calvo bit her lip and said, Im sorry. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her, smiled faintly, and asked in a muffled voice, Why are you telling me youre sorry? If it wasnt for me, my father wouldnt have hit you so hard. I dont like it when you tell me youre sorry. More than words I am sorry, you could ease the pain of my wounds if you would tell me now that you love me. Dulcina Calvos eyes, literally unable to hold back tears, clicked in the back of her throat, Why are you still joking at thiste date? Why dont you ask me why? Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand and helped the girl wipe away her tears. Dulcina Calvo snorted and asked, Why? The smile on the mans face became even warmer and more affectionate: Because the heart is sweet, it doesnt hurt. Dulcina Calvo, unable to stop crying, covered her mouth with her small hands and hurriedly turned around, sitting against the edge of the bed with her back to Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina, turn around. Dulcina Calvo shook her head violently, No, I dont want you to see me cry. She must have looked ugly when she cried. When she was a student, she had seen girls in school who were lovely even when they cried and were especially beautiful when they cried, and in those days, she practiced how to cry beautifully in the mirror for a long time, but the result was predictable, she could not control her facial expressions at all when she cried. She cried for a few minutes, mustering her emotions with all her might, then turned away with reddened eyes and continued to administer Esteban Zaragosas medicine with a show ofposure. Esteban Zaragosa took her little hand, looked at her with burning eyes and said, Dulcina, if this beating is worth it in exchange for the trust your parents have in me, I think its worth it. What if they still have that attitude toward you? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her sobbing little face and deliberately teased her by joking, Another beating?. Dulcina Calvo burst into tears andughter, but still said earnestly, If my parents give me a stick again, you can pull out a gun and threaten them. Esteban Zaragosa: Are you sure you want me to do that to the inws? This would be a very effective solution to the current problem. Dulcina Calvo continued to apply the medicine, saying with a bitter face: Its a joke. If that were the case, mom and dad would have called the police to denounce Esteban Zaragosa! In the next room. Pueblo Dulcina smokes a cigarette, frowning in concentration. Mother Dulcinas head was spinning with worry, Mr. Matthew, what on earth do you think we should do? Pueblo Dulcina took a puff on her cigarette and said, Seeing that it is now impossible to keep them apart, unless you get Dulcina to abort the baby she is carrying in her womb.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Mother Dulcina red at him: What are you talking about? Whats the point of aborting a child? Besides, if Dulcina aborts the baby, the world will be full of people and sooner orter the town will know and who will want Dulcina?. Pueblo Dulcina sighed, We feed her and dont take a bite out of anyone else, whoever dares to say so should say so. Mother Dulcina is also a little out of ideas, Should we leave her with this Esteban Zaragosa? We dont know anything about this man and he doesnt seem to be up to our standards. I am very afraid that Dulcina will not be able to handle him in the future and will suffer herself. As she spoke, Mother Dulcina also began to cry with difficulty. Dulcina Vige patted her partner on the shoulder and said, Since he is Dulcinas choice and Dulcina is pregnant, he is a man we can only try to ept, and if he really dares to fail Dulcina in the future, we, as parents, will do Dulcina justice. Thats easy for you to say, if Esteban Zaragosa is really no good and has really hurt our Dulcina, whats the point of us seeking justice with him. Dont think so pessimistic either, you see I just hit Dulcina with a stick, that mans first reaction was to protect Dulcina, I think this kind of subconscious action cant be false, Im a man too, I can feel the look in his eyes when he looked at Dulcina, it was very serious, not like ying games. Dulcina is our daughter, what kind of girl is Dulcina, others dont know, dont you and I know? Mother Dulcina wiped away her tears and said, Its just that I know her and I didnt think she would do something like this, single and pregnant, why do you think shes suddenly so confused? Pueblo Dulcina was silent for a small moment and smiled faintly, Perhaps it is this man who really deserves Dulcinas lifelongmitment. Chapter 589: Spend your life watching over her Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo were asleep in their beds. Pueblo Dulcina and Mother Dulcina peeked through the door and nced at them. Dulcina Vige and Mother Dulcina whispering at the door. Mother Dulcina: Its your fault, look what youve done to her! If they take you to court, Ill see what you do! Dulcina Vige: You dare to take me to court? Then I will sue you for kidnapping my daughter. Mother Dulcina: Heh, your daughter is a person, not an object, who can kidnap your daughter if you dont agree? Dulcina Vige: I dont care, he took our daughter, whats wrong with me taking a few sticks? Mother Dulcina looked at the two children in the doorway, especially the wound on Esteban Zaragosas back, which was particrly noticeable. Look at what you have turned your future son-inw into! Its not your daughter who is heartbroken. Pueblo Dulcina pointed to himself, to me? Why are you so quick to turn around at the elbow. A moment ago you were saying that guy was a bad thing, and now you favor an outsider who kidnapped our daughter. Mother Dulcina red at him: Wasnt it you who told me to ept it? I thought about it, Dulcina is pregnant, the baby cant be aborted, and they said they were in love, didnt they? Then Dulcina will have to marry him, and I can hardly ept him as long as he promises not to have any more dealings with that original wife of his. Dulcina Vige: Women turn over faster than a book! Towards evening Esteban Zaragosa woke up, looked at the girl lying on the edge of the bed and reached out to pick her up and put her to bed. Dulcina Calvo woke up and rubbed her eyes, Esteban Zaragosa, how are you, is your back still hurting?. Naturally, the back still hurt, but Esteban Zaragosa looked at Dulcina Calvos small, swollen face and frowned slightly. Her face, which had been hit by Mother Dulcina, and a vague recollection that Dulcina Town had hit Dulcina Calvos back with a stick before she fainted. Esteban Zaragosa put his arm around her, Let me see your back. Dulcina Calvo blushed slightly: It doesnt hurt, its fine. Youve been hit so many times and Ive only been hit once, its very good We are not equal, I am a man. Esteban Zaragosa was so stubborn that Dulcina Calvo had no choice but to turn her back on him and take his coat. Esteban Zaragosa saw a bright red mark on the tender white back. Pass me the ointment. Dulcina Calvo dutifully handed him the ointment and Esteban Zaragosa applied it, a bit shy despite the fact that they had been intimate many times. That, is it ready? She wanted to put her clothes back on, she always felt weird exposing her bare back to his eyes like this. Esteban Zaragosas eyes deepened as he lowered his head and kissed her on the neck, pulled her dress aside and helped her put it on. Knock, knock, knock. There was a knock at the door and Mother Dulcinas cold voice: Dinner is served,e out and eat if you dont want to starve. Dulcina Calvo crossed paths with Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo whispered, Lets not go out, I remember I have snacks in my room, lets have a snackter, what if we go out to eat and argue with our parents, what if they hit us again?. Esteban Zaragosa is inexplicably cute when she looks like a little hamster. No, since we were called to dinner, it seems like they have to ept this thing about us being together. Esteban Zaragosa picked up Dulcina Calvo and the two got dressed and went to the living room. Dulcina Calvo was shy, her small hands tugging at the corners of Esteban Zaragosas shirt. Esteban Zaragosa nodded politely to Pueblo DulcinaMadre Dulcina nodded and spoke, Tio, ta. Pueblo DulcinaMadre Dulcina were stunned, as if they had not expected Esteban Zaragosa to call them, after all, the boy, who had beaten Esteban Zaragosa like that in the afternoon, had not held a grudge and was polite enough to open his mouth and call. Esteban Zaragosas goodwill in the heart of Pueblo DulcinaMadre Dulcina instantly went up a notch, plus points. It was their own daughter, who still seemed to resent them, who had not called them since she left her room, had not looked them in the eye in any way, and was eating at the table like a little thieving hamster, silently pecking at her food. Pueblo DulcinaMother Dulcina looked at each other for a moment, then Pueblo Dulcina spoke in a deep voice: You Just as she opened her mouth, Dulcina Calvo reflexively nced at her parents. Pueblo Dulcina frowned, Why are you so nervous, just eat your food. How can you not be nervous, who knows what they will say when they open their mouths? Dulcina Calvo put down the dishes and spoke first: Dad, Mom, even if you get angry and think Im ungrateful, Im pregnant by Esteban Zaragosa and I can only be with him, and I love him and he loves me, you have told me since I was little that I must find someone who will make me happy for the rest of my life. Now I have found him, and that person is Esteban Zaragosa. Mother Dulcina bows her head and eats, not paying attention, pretending not to hear. Pueblo Dulcina looked at her daughter very seriously and coughed lightly, Eat, dont talk while eating, how many times have I taught you, why didnt you remember?. Dulcina Calvo: Dad, when did you teach me not to talk about food and sleep? At every dinner, Dad does most of the talking. After dinner, Dulcina Calvo also seemed to have a vague sense of relief from her parents and offered to help Mother Dulcina with the chores. And Pueblo Dulcina took one look at Esteban Zaragosa and called him in a not very kind tone: Youreing down with me. A man as intelligent as Esteban Zaragosa naturally knew that Pueblo Dulcina had something to say to him alone. Esteban Zaragosa looked at Dulcina Calvo in the kitchen, and Pueblo Dulcina frowned and said, Thats her own mother, can you eat her? Come downstairs with me. Esteban Zaragosa, in a rare moment of embarrassment, nodded slightly, Good.This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. When they arrived downstairs, Pueblo Dulcina took out her cigarette case and handed it to Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa rarely smoked, and after being with Dulcina, the young woman did not like the smell of other peoples smoke, so Esteban Zaragosa simply gave up cigarettes. For a man with as much self-control as Esteban Zaragosa, quitting smoking is not a difficult task and he can go without a single cigarette if he wants to. But at that moment, Esteban Zaragosa was doing his father-inw a favor by epting the cigarette that was handed to him. Pueblo Dulcina took a puff on her cigarette and swallowed, How old are you? Esteban Zaragosa answered: Thirty-two. Upon hearing this age, Dulcina Town frowned slightly, seemingly displeased: Eight years difference with our Dulcina, is the age difference too great? Pueblo Dulcina didnt know whether to tell her or mumble to herself. Esteban Zaragosa calmly replied, I am eight years older than she is, I have tried all the difficulties she has not undergone before, and I am perfectly capable andpetent to spare her suffering and worry. At my age, moreover, I shall be more tolerant of her than some of the boys who are beginning, and I shall be able to help her in all the difficulties she has. Pueblo Dulcina heard what he said and froze a little, then nodded, Dulcina has the same personality as her mother, they are both quite strong-willed and havent suffered much, moving on, can you love your wife as much as your daughter? Esteban Zaragosa took a puff on his cigarette and looked straight into Pueblo Dulcinas eyes with dark, brazen, sincere and serious eyes, In this life, I will love my children with Dulcina, but I will love my children with her for her. Dulcina is the girl who will be with me for the rest of my life, and I will love her and protect her from the storm. Chapter 590: I have spoiled her very much Climbing up from smoking downstairs, Dulcina Calvo helped Mother Dulcina finish the dishes as well. As soon as Dulcina Calvo saw Esteban Zaragosa approaching, she ran up to him and asked in a whisper, My father hasnt hit you, has he? He hasnt given you a hard time, has he?. Although she asked her question in a whisper, Pueblo Dulcina heard her and, with a frown, looked at her daughter, Does your father seem like such a rough man? Does he hit people at the drop of a hat? Besides, hes so big, how can I hit him?. Dulcina Calvo stuck her tongue out at her father, You hit someone indiscriminately this afternoon!. Thats not even if he wants to protect you himself! Esteban Zaragosas chest got hot when he saw the fight between father and daughter, and with a soft face he exined to Dulcina Calvo: My uncle and I just went downstairs to smoke for a while. Dulcina Calvos little nose sniffed and she did smell smoke: Dad, why do you smoke with Esteban Zaragosa? You both have to stop smoking! Smoking is bad for your health. Pueblo Dulcinas face smiled slightly at her daughters scolding, but she still feigned impatience, I know, why are you bing as nagging as your mother at such a young age? When your mother was your age, she wasnt as naggy as you. Mother Dulcina came out of the kitchen with a coffee pot, What are you talking about, I made a coffee pot, Esteban Zaragosa hase to our house and hasnt had a sip of coffee, now its time to finish eating,e and have coffee. Dulcina Calvo narrowed her smile and said, Good. Once in the living room, the two men drink coffee and the two women eat fruit. Finally, Mother Dulcina stopped eating and Dulcina Calvo was left alone on the couch with her te of fruit, like a child, cross-legged, watching TV and eating the fruit with a fork. Mother Dulcina red at her daughter and reached out to p her hand lightly, Why are you so unruly, have you cut the fruit te just for yourself? Dulcina Calvo muttered, Its not like my father eats fruit. So people dont eat Esteban Zaragosa?This is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo said with a certain smugness, He wont eat it, he will only eat it if I cant finish it. Mother Dulcina: that you carry as a child. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the little girl with an affectionate look and said lightly to Mother Dulcina, Its with me, shes always watching TV with a fruit bowl in her arms, she spoils her eating alone. Mother Dulcina froze and then said with a frown, but seriously, How can you mess that up, its not good to develop bad habits in the future. Mother Dulcinas affection for her future son-inw went up another notch, as she never expected that this Esteban Zaragosa would love Dulcina so much. Unfortunately, now that I have epted this future son-inw, I really like everything. This man, handsome, tall, with a great temperament, Dulcina had told him that he was a doctor, and look at his hands, long and beautiful, with well-defined bones, very thin, and in the future, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina would have a beautiful son. Mother Dulcina gets excited just thinking about it, we are gathering her grandchildren! You must educate your grandchildren well so that they will be good and obedient and grow up to be doctors, just like their parents. The corners of Mother Dulcinas mouth curled up in happiness at the thought. Dulcina Calvo bit into a piece of melon and looked at her mother: Mom, what are you thinking, youre smiling from ear to ear. Mom, did you win the lottery recently?. Mother Dulcina stoppedughing immediately and looked at Dulcina Calvo: Come on,e on, dont talk nonsense, how could your mother, a sensible person like me, buy any lottery ticket?. Its all smiles, what else can it be but winning the lottery. Eat your fruit and watch your television. After Mother Dulcinas assault on Dulcina Calvo, Dulcina meekly frowned and went back to eating fruit and watching TV. As soon as Mother Dulcina turned her head, she was ying house with Esteban Zaragosa. Oh Esteban, have all your parents met Dulcina? Since they are really getting married, both parents have to get together, otherwise it seems that their Dulcina is in a hurry to get married. At the mention of her parents, Dulcina Calvos eyes twitched slightly and she hastened to rub it in, Mom, Esteban Zaragosas parents are not as free as you are retired, his parents are abroad and rarelye home Before the words fell out, Esteban Zaragosa spoke honestly: Tia, my parents passed away unexpectedly when I was very young. So, technically, I dont have a family now. Esteban Zaragosa knew, of course, that Dulcina Calvo feared that Pueblo DulcinaMadre Dulcina would hold a grudge against him for being fatherless, but it was one of those things that, the first time they are hidden, the second and third time, sooner orter, they are known. Besides, in his heart, Dulcina Calvo was already his wife, his family, andter his parents would also be his family, and he did not want to deceive them. Both Pueblo Dulcina and Mother Dulcina were stunned when they heard this. Mother Dulcina mused, Oh, so youre a poor boy. Esteban Zaragosa nodded slightly and added, But now I have Dulcina and the baby, and I have kinship in this world, again. Mother Dulcina smiled on second thought and said, Its a good thing the Dulcinas wont have to deal with our inws in the future, and if you two dont have time to take care of the kids at work, you can leave them with us. Good. Dulcina Calvo red at her mother, Mom, I think you just want grandchildren. Ch, do you know how exhausting it is to raise a child? If it werent for the fact that you have to work and raise children at the same time, I wouldnt be happy to do it for you! Esteban Zaragosa said, Tia, when Dulcina gets a little older, she can quit her job and be a full-time wife at home if she wants to, and I can support her for the rest of her life. Thus, the children will not have to bother the two old men with them. Mother Dulcina said, No, Dulcina is too old to be a rice worm at home if she doesnt work. Its better for a girl to have her own career. I know you love her, but youll be tired. The most important thing between a couple is sharing, thats whatsts. Dulcina Calvo growled, Mom, Im your own daughter, why are you suddenly favoring Esteban Zaragosa now? You dont like that they let me stay home and enjoy myself. Im doing it for your own good. Mother Dulcina then said, So, since your parents are deceased and there is no one to officiate the wedding, why dont Dulcinas father and I do it? Esteban Zaragosa nodded, Everything is fine. Dulcina Calvo said in a rush, But I have to pick out my own wedding dress and stuff, you and my dad have that eye, its so corny. Mother Dulcina scorned Dulcina Calvos head with her finger: The dead child doesnt know any better. When it was time to go to bed, Mother Dulcina called Dulcina Calvo, who had just finished her bath. I will sleep in your room with you at night, and you let Esteban sleep in our room with your father. Dulcina Calvo made a bitter face: Mom, I dont want to sleep with you, you snore while you sleep and I cant sleep in the middle of the night. What are you talking about dead boy, you cant sleep with Esteban anyway. Chapter 591: You haven’t proposed to me yet Dulcina Calvo looked at Mother Dulcina and asked incredulously: Didnt you agree that I should be with Esteban Zaragosa? We have already slept together, what difference is there between tonight and the next night? Besides, there are no outsiders here, who can see and who is going to gossip?. Mother Dulcina sighed, Why dont you get it through your head that Im the one afraid of people gossiping? You youre pregnant with this belly, would I be afraid of you sleeping with Esteban?. Dulcina Calvo puffed out her little mouth, Youre just going to be afraid of people gossiping. Mother Dulcina lowered her voice and said, Im afraid young people together, t out, youre only a few months pregnant, young people have little self-control, what if you two cant help yourselves and you give it a whack and harm the baby? The hospital is a disgrace. Dulcina Calvo: Mom, when did you be so colorful in your thoughts?. The corner of Mother Dulcinas mouth twitched, This made it appear that she, the oldest, was not quite right in front of her peers. Dulcina Calvo smiled and said, Then Ill talk to Esteban Zaragosa. Continued. Dulcina Calvo happily ran up and told Esteban Zaragosa with her little hands behind her back, I will sleep with my mom tonight and you will sleep with my dad in his big bed. Esteban Zaragosa frowned a bit but he was fine with it, after all, he was right under the noses of Dulcina Town and Mother Dulcina and it seemed a bit over the top to have his daughter all to himself. The man raised his hand and rubbed Dulcina Calvos head, Good. At night, Dulcina Calvo lies in bed with her mother, mother and daughter talk. Mother Dulcina reached out and touched Dulcina Calvos t belly: All this about giving you lessons, I didnt know how many months you were in this belly until now. Dulcina Calvo turned slightly sideways and looked at her mother, Its almost three months now. Mom, when Esteban Zaragosa and I are done with the wedding, well get a bigger house and you can move in with my father. Mother Dulcina reached out and scratched Dulcina Calvos nose and said, Are you going to get married and make your own decisions without asking Esteban? What if Esteban doesnt like it? Besides, its not easy to get a bigger house in La Ciudad Santa, its so expensive in La Ciudad Santa, so dont give Esteban any trouble. Esteban Zaragosa has said he supports the decisions I make, plus its not like its wrong to bring them to live with us, and they can help us with breakfast and stuff, mom, thats nice. Dulcina Calvo clings to Mother Dulcinas arm and leans on her mother like a child. Mother Dulcina smiled and stroked Dulcina Calvos head, Youre not so young anymore, now youre a mother-to-be, why are you still so spoiled? Dulcina, you are an adult, not a child, and you have to think about the feelings of your other half. Mother Dulcina thought about it and added, Besides, your father and I are used to living in the vige, we know everyone whoes and goes, so if we move to the city and live with you, well be cooped up at home every day and wont know anyone in the neighborhood. At our age, we dont have the same routine as young people like you, and I have to wake you up every morning. After a while, youll get bored of us. Thats fine. But since you and my father are retired, its easy to get to town now. Dulcinas mother looked at her daughters little face and said, Yes, you are getting married soon, so be an adult and dont jump around all day like a little girl and keep acting like a child who hasnt grown up. Dulcina Calvo suddenly made a small face: Is that so, Mama? Every day is gloomy. Its not like Im telling you to grow up and hang your face. Dulcina Calvo rolled her eyes and said, But Esteban Zaragosa said I could always be a girl in his presence.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Mother Dulcina took her daughters hand gently, Dulcina, I want to tell you that Im sorry, maybe I was wrong to stop you from being with Esteban, although my time with Esteban is still very short, but today, with everything Ive seen, he really has his heart for you. . You should cherish it in the future. Mom, I thought because Esteban Zaragosa was divorced you wouldnt ept him for the rest of your life because I thought face was more important than anything else in your eyes. Silly girl, the face and all that is only for outsiders, you are happy, more important than anything. Nowadays, you can still get divorced if youre married, what with second marriages and all that, its all living in other peoples mouths, you know whats hot and cold. As long as Esteban is good to you, its more important than anything else. Mom, thank you for making this possible. Dulcina Calvo, her eyes reddened, threw her arms around her mothers neck. Marriage is happier with parental blessing. Pueblo Dulcina and Madre Dulcina, who are always early risers, changed early and went to the market to shop. Dulcina Calvo woke up at half past nine in the morning, she was thirsty, got up and went to the living room to pour herself a ss of water, looked around the house, her parents were out and sneaked like a thief into the room where Esteban Zaragosa was sleeping. Esteban Zaragosa was not in the room and Dulcina Calvo made her eyes watery ebony and ran back to the bathroom. The man is brushing his teeth. Dulcina Calvo rubbed and picked up her own toothbrush, asking curiously, How do you know where the new toothbrush is? My aunt left her new toothbrush in the sink this morning, I saw it and took it apart. Dulcina Calvo bristled, It looks like my mother has really epted you. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her amused, Why do you seem so reticent when your mother admits me?. Everyone has epted you, but you havent proposed to me yet. Esteban Zaragosa made a silent note to propose this matter. Pueblo Dulcina and Mother Dulcina strolled through the market, red-faced and in high spirits. The neighbor greeted with a smile, Why are you so happy today, youre all smiles?. Thedy selling vegetables took a handful of green onions and handed it to mother Dulcina, saying, By the way, you asked me to look for youst time, I noticed two boys, both handsome and from good families, quite suitable for Dulcina, why dont you give me Dulcinas cell phone number and ask them to contact me? Mother Dulcina smiled and said, Thank you, but ah, our Dulcina already has a boyfriend, she just brought him yesterday, this future son-inw of mine is very handsome, they havee back to meet the parents and are ready to get married. Congrattions, youve finally got it off your chest and wont have to ask us to introduce your Dulcina to a boyfriend in the future! Mother Dulcina was all smiles, Yes, my future son-inw is good at everything, and most importantly, spoil our Dulcina, I will have to buy a chicken for her soup. In less than a morning, word spread throughout the City of Ronda that Dulcina Calvo was getting married. People sit at home and potse from the sky. Dulcina Calvo receives many messages on her cell phone from her childhood ymates. Dulcina, I hear youre getting married, its true! Dulcina Calvo: Mom wouldnt have spread the word throughout the City of Ronda that she was marrying Esteban Zaragosa, would she? Chapter 592: Full access to your life Esteban Zaragosa apanied Dulcina Calvo for several days in the City of Ronda, and one night, after dinner, Mother Dulcina took Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo out for a walk. Esteban Zaragosa went for a walk with Dulcina Calvo and the whole town found out what Dulcina Calvos boyfriend looked like. Dulcina Calvo muttered, I think my mother just wants me to drag you along to show off and tell everyone what her future son-inw looks like. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes sparkled as he looked at her, What do I look like? Dulcina Calvo, who was going to say that of course he was the kind of man who was so handsome he couldnt keep his legs together, looked at him and said deliberately, Isnt he just a man with two eyes, a nose, and a mouth? Whats so pretty about that? Compliment him for fear that he will be too proud. Have the inhabitants of this town never seen a handsome man? Why are all eyes on Esteban Zaragosa? The man deliberately mused, So in your mind, Im pretty ordinary, huh? In this city, in the evenings, there are mostly a lot of people out for walks and exercise, and we are all neighbors, so most of us know each other, even if we dont, we all look alike. Many people have already greeted Dulcina Calvo on this trip. But they didnt really want to greet her, they wanted to gossip about her future husband. Not far away, two girls in tracksuits and gym shorts, running, were approaching Dulcina Calvo. Hello, Dulcina! Its been a long time! Is this your boyfriend? Hes really handsome! Both girls were daughters of Dulcina Calvos neighbors and were childhood friends, but as they grew up and went their separate ways, they had little contact with each other as they grew up and had nothing inmon to say, and little by little their childhood friendship faded. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously took Esteban Zaragosas arm, a small gesture that was undoubtedly a deration of sovereignty. Its been a long timeing. The two girlsughed and said, Your boyfriend, why dont you introduce him. Dulcina Calvo smiled: This is my fianc Esteban Zaragosa, we are getting married soon. Ah, congrattions. Waiting for the two girls to leave, whispering as they run. Dulcina Calvos boyfriend is very handsome, he is a blessing in life! Yes, I wonder what this mans family is like. Why, generally handsome families are not well off. Dulcina Calvo sighed, looked at Esteban Zaragosas handsome face and said with a white frown, You attract a lot of butterflies too, look how many people look at you on the street. It shows that your future husband is excellent and has a good eye. Dulcina Calvo wrapped her little arms around him, squirming like a little girl whos had her candy stolen. Anyway, youre mine. Esteban Zaragosa saw a high school not too far away, called IES Ciudad de Ronda, have you been to high school here?. Yes, shall I show you?This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. A satisfied smile appeared under Esteban Zaragosas eyes: Good. He was not fortunate enough to participate in his youthful ignorance, but he had always wanted to know a little of what had happened to him when he was young. Dulcina Calvo dragged him to Clear River High School now that the students had gone home so the janitor would let them into the courtyard for exercise. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo hold hands as they stroll through the campus at sunset. Walking to her old high school ss, Dulcina Calvo leaned out the window, pointed to one of the seats and said to Esteban Zaragosa, I sat there my freshman year, in the second row. Esteban Zaragosa half leaned on the window sill and looked at her with an affectionate smile, So my Dulcina, then, was still petite?. I only grew in size when I was in college, I also sat in the second row in high school and I was only 510. In college I grew surprisingly four or five centimeters. Eh That must have been the time when my mother was withholding my pocket money and I couldnt keep my food down, so thank goodness when I was in college, I knew I had a small amount of money saved from my part-time job and I bought everything to eat. The man looked at his girl with a gentle eyebrow, I know. He has been watching her silently, since she was fourteen years old. Dulcina Calvo didnt answer for a moment, What do you know about it?. Nothing, lets go for a walk in the yard. Yes. Dulcina Calvo says as she walks away, My first year was hard, I had to work hard to get into a good high school. Luckily, I got into La Ciudad Santa High School, and then I went to school with Estre. Hearing the girls soft, catchy voice, Esteban Zaragosa felt his chest fill. That said, Dulcina Calvo asked, By the way, when are we going back to La Ciudad Santa?. We cane back tomorrow if you want. As we were talking, a voice sounded behind us. Is it Dulcina Calvo? Dulcina Calvo froze and turned to look at the head of her third-year ss, Professor Gilberto? Dulcina Calvo looked at the ss teacher in surprise and asked, Professor Gilberto, why arent you still at home? Professor Gilberto said with a smile, Im not taking another ss of students, am I? Im still a ssroom teacher, so Im a little busy. But I have to congratte your ss, it has really brought out a lot of top students, as nowadays, we dont have much of an advantage in our citys high schools anymore, there are fewer top students, and fewer and fewer students entering provincial high schools. Dulcina Calvo said sweetly: Professor Gilberto, you are still young after all these years. Where, youve aged quite a bit, youve gotten prettier and prettier, you used to be this tall when you were a junior and now youve turned out so well. Professor Gilberto looked at the man standing next to Dulcina Calvo and froze: Dulcina, this is Dulcina Calvo introduced herself: Professor, this is my boyfriend, Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa said kindly, Professor Gilberto, hello. Dulcina and I are getting married soon and when we do, I will send you an invitation and you wille to our wedding banquet. Well, well, well, I didnt expect that in a jiffy, little Dulcina would be married, the days go by so fast. However, this Mr. Esteban always looks familiar to her, as if she had seen him somewhere before. Esteban Zaragosa naturally remembers this professor Gilberto, whom he came to see when he arrived in Ciudad de Ronda. Professor Gilberto, we met. Professor Gilberto was thinking for a while, but could not think of anything, when suddenly his cell phone rang, it was from home, and without talking to Dulcina Calvo and the others for a few more minutes, he said, Dulcina, well talk next time we have a chance, my family urges me to go home for dinner. Well, goodbye professor. Goodbye. Professor Gilberto walks off campus with his briefcase in hand, thinking for a long time before finally remembering where he has seen the man in the square. The man was very handsome and had an unmistakable air about him, so Professor Gilberto was impressed. Back then, when Dulcina Calvo was in her first year and he was the ss teacher, he recalls that this man approached him and told him to take good care of Dulcina Calvo. Professor Gilberto froze and turned to the couple strolling hand in hand through the courtyard, a smile in his eyes. This man, it seems, has finally gotten what he wanted. Chapter 593: Destroying Dulcina Calvo On the way home, Dulcina Calvo asked curiously, Why did you just tell Professor Gilberto that you met him? How did you meet Professor Gilberto? Ten years ago. Esteban Zaragosa has no intention of hiding it either. Dulcina Calvo thought again and covered her mouth in surprised subconsciousness, her teary eyes wide: Did you follow me silently? Esteban Zaragosa stopped in his tracks, his dark eyes fixed on her, I have not been part of your past, but your past is all I want to know, and I will not only be part of the present and the future, but I will spend it with you. Dulcina Calvo was touched that Esteban Zaragosa could say this, is that so disconcerting that Esteban Zaragosa could look at the Dulcina Calvo of ten years ago. But I didnt look good at all back then, I was skinny, short and underdeveloped, so how could you like me like that? Esteban Zaragosa, whether jokingly or seriously, blurted out the phrase: I just love green apples. Dulcina Calvo reacted by pushing Esteban Zaragosa out of the way: Youre the pervert! Youre the green apple. Esteban Zaragosa put his arms around her as she fretted, and his hot breath rolled into her ear as he spoke slowly in a low, muffled voice: Ten years, I have not waited in vain, and the little green apple is ripe. He said it in a very serious way, but Dulcina Calvo instantly took it badly: Esteban Zaragosa why are you so horny!. The man, however, seemed cheerful, took her little hand and headed for home, Come on, go home to bed. After a few days of rest in the City of Ronda, Mother Dulcina made a pile of food to put in Esteban Zaragosas car when he returned to the Holy City. Before leaving, he also took care to exin many things to Dulcina Calvo. After returning to La Ciudad Santa, Dulcina Calvo took a few days off before going to work and while she was on vacation, Esteban Zaragosa took her to a couture store to try on wedding dresses. The first time I came to a bridal store, I was still apanying Estre to try on wedding dresses. Esteban Zaragosaughs lightly, Whats the point of trying on wedding dresses with other people, its the fun of trying on your own dress. The bridal store manager approached with a polite smile, Mr. Esteban, the wedding dress you ordered just arrived today, would Mrs. Esteban like to try it on now?. Mrs. Esteban The epithet made Dulcina Calvo blush. Esteban Zaragosa nodded slightly, Now try it. The sales clerk brought the dress and Dulcina Calvos eyes lit up. The dress was beautiful, but at first nce it was worth a lot of money. Dulcina Calvo approached Esteban Zaragosa and asked in a whisper, Is this wedding dress particrly expensive? It must cost at least five figures. The sales clerk and manager next to her naturally heard what Dulcina Calvo said and said with a smile, Mrs. Esteban, this wedding dress is really Before the manager could finish her words, Esteban Zaragosa suddenly took the floor and interrupted, Actually, this wedding dress is under five figures, five thousand, a great deal, go try it on. Really? So good value for money? Dulcina Calvo approached the wedding dress, looked at the few set diamonds and nervously asked, Esteban Zaragosa, this is a real diamond, right?. If they were real diamonds, these little ones alone would cost more than $5, 000. The manager awkwardly tried to exin himself again, Mrs. Esteban, this is South Africa . Precious stones. said Esteban Zaragosa directly. The man came up behind the girl and said in a low, soft voice, This wedding dress looks good on you, go and try it on, I can afford a five thousand dor wedding dress, I want to see you in it, huh?. This reassured Dulcina Calvo, who narrowed her eyes and smiled like a kitten that has stolen something. All right, Ill try it then. The sales clerk pushed the wedding dress and gestured, Mrs. Esteban, this way, please. Once Dulcina Calvo entered the interior fitting room, the manager couldnt resist reminding her: Mr. Esteban, this wedding dress of ours is haute couture, and the price is five million, not five thousand. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes shot a cold look at the director, I know. That was now My wife is frugal and doesnt like to splurge, so when you shopter, tell her the wedding dress costs $5, 000 and is 20% off. Manager: good, good. A man who can afford to buy a $5 million wedding dress must be rich and famous. But the bride-to-be now, what a silly fufu, seemed to have no idea of Mr. Estebans height. Here, the sales clerk removes the wedding dress and hands it to Dulcina Calvo. Mrs. Esteban, this wedding dress is a little difficult to put on, do you need my help?Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo made a small hand gesture, No, Ill call you if I need you. She wasnt used to having someone she didnt know well help her get dressed. Okay, Mrs. Esteban. When the sales clerk left, Dulcina Calvo was about to go inside to put on her wedding dress when a familiar voice suddenly called out to her. Dulcina girl. Dulcina Calvo turned her head and saw Orlondo Marta suddenly appear, Old man? What are you doing here, Esteban Zaragosa is outside, he will be d to see you here. Orlondo Marta approached, Im not here to see Esteban. Dulcina Calvo was a little confused, Huh? So you Im here to see you, boy. Esteban Zaragosa sat outside on the sofa, read a magazine for a while and waited a while without seeing Dulcina Calvoe out. Seeing this, the saleswoman said, Maybe Mrs. Esteban is not very good with wedding dresses, Mr. Esteban please wait a moment, I will check. Esteban Zaragosa had an inexplicable sense of foreboding: No, Ill go see for myself. The man gets up and goes to the fitting room, but sees that the wedding dress is still in the fitting room and Dulcina Calvo is nowhere to be seen. Esteban Zaragosas heart skipped a beat as he jumped up and down. Dulcina! The employee and manager outside heard Esteban Zaragosas voice and rushed in: Mr. Esteban, whats wrong? My wife is missing, do you have surveince here? I want to see the surveince. Mr. Esteban take it easy for a while, Mrs. Esteban is a great hustler, we didnt even see her leave, Im sure she went to the bathroom, Ang, you go to the bathroom quickly. Yes, Ill go now. However, the sales clerk went to the bathroom and looked for Dulcina Calvo, but did not find her. Esteban Zaragosa picked up one of Dulcina Calvos usual bracelets on the floor: Dont look for it, they must have taken my wife, I have to pull the surveince. The director and the employee blushed. Realizing the seriousness of the matter, the director immediately ordered, Get the surveince here immediately!. Esteban Zaragosa followed the personnel directly to the surveince area and discovered that it had been hacked. Esteban Zaragosa didnt even stop and walked straight out of the bridal store. The manager and the clerk looked at each other, Dont we have to call the `police?. A great living person disappeared out of the blue . Wont this Mr. Esteban be looking for trouble with our store? Could it be that Mrs. Esteban has run off on her own and is trying to extort money from our store? Esteban Zaragosa left the bridal store, got into his car and was about to contact Mings organization when Orlondo Martas call came in. Esteban, Im very disappointed that I took that girl of yours right under your nose and you didnt notice. Esteban Zaragosa gritted his teeth: Father Justo, you promised me you wouldnt touch Dulcina Calvo!. I have worked hard to train you to be the best assassin, soon you will be my only rival, but this is the time when you want to leave the Ming Organization, Esteban, I will only grow up if I destroy your favorite. Esteban Zaragosas chest choked violently and his voice was as cold as that of an infernal monk: I forbid you to harm Dulcina Calvo! If you touch her, I will kill you. Chapter 594: The war of confrontation A day and a night pass. Dulcina Calvo felt an unusual heaviness in the back of her neck, and she forced her eyelids open, and in her eyes, darkness. Where is this? His brain, for a moment, switched off. Evidently she was in a bridal store trying on wedding dresses and then Esteban Zaragosas vignte father suddenly appeared After that, it seems that she was knocked unconscious and taken away And the man who kidnapped her is the legitimate father of Esteban Zaragosa? The door to the room suddenly opened. Orlondo Marta strides in, and Dulcina Calvo, who has not seen the light for so long, feels stung by the lighting in from outside, her hands unconsciously shielding her eyes. I hear youre pregnant. Dulcina Calvo froze and, instead of answering his question, she asked, Why are you doing this, old man? Arent you the righteous father of Esteban Zaragosa? Orlondo Marta had a cold gleam in her eyes, but when she looked at Dulcina Calvo, she smiled yfully, Child, there is no one in this world who dares to call me an old man, you are the first. Dont necessarily consider me really Lord Court Master. Dulcina Calvo just felt that the old man was sorry and it waspletely different from the feeling she had when she first saw Orlondo Marta. The old man in front of him, over 60 years old, has a full aura, but that aura is not a decent aura, but evil and delusional. Dulcina Calvo cannot say what she feels, but the Marta Orlondo in front of her is both good and bad at the same time, unpredictable. What do you want, why have you tied me here, and where is this ce? This is Z, a kingdom that belongs to me. Here I have supreme power, and killing you is as simple as crushing an ant. Dulcina Calvos face was white, but she still had the courage to say, You wouldnt dare, if you killed me, Esteban Zaragosa would seek revenge on you!. He could have outdone me, and I wanted to pass on my lifes work to him, but now he doesnt deserve it. Ive taken him from under his nose and he hasnt even noticed. Hes already lost the qualifications to be a top assassin, and even more so to have this throne of supreme ward master. Who cares about being a murderer, every day I am afraid, someday I may die, and as for the throne you said, even if you gave it to Esteban Zaragosa, buy one and take another one for free, Esteban Zaragosa wouldnt care!. Orlondo Martas eyes grew cold: Do you know how many people have bled for this post? It represents the supreme power, it represents everything. Dulcina Calvo scoffed: But Esteban Zaragosa and I just want to have a quiet life, why dont you leave him alone?. Orlondo Marta became increasingly agitated and said angrily, He has such good grades to spend a mediocre life with you? Youre wasting him. Dulcina Calvo red at him, You dont even think of Esteban Zaragosa as if he were your own son, you only think of him as a usable pawn to be your right-hand man in the struggle for power, a man like you doesnt deserve power! Orlondo Marta scoffed, Child, you are the first person to say something like that to me, how dare you say that a man like me is not worthy of power? But the power, it is already firmly in my hands. Why are you still not satisfied? Even without Esteban Zaragosa, there will be another person who will fight for power for you, why do you refuse to let him go? Because I havent had an adversary for a long time. I expect Esteban to be my adversary. If you had not appeared, Stephen would have followed the path I had set for him and be the man who could start a bloody war. Dulcina Calvo thought the old man must be crazy: You keep stirring up wars, you raise children to groom rivals, what a sad life you lead! Nonsense! How can a mere mortal like you understand a life as noble as mine? Your meticulous peace is nothing more than what we have paid for with our blood! The world would be a much stronger and better ce if there were less trash like you in it. Dulcina Calvo just finds it ridiculous, Its a pity youre not the head of a pyramid scam, your brainwashing skills are superb. It is true that I am useless, but Esteban Zaragosa needs me, you are not useless, but you are mean and ugly, and not only will Esteban Zaragosa turn his back on you, but one day the world will turn its back on you! Z Nation is mine! The people of Z have not seen the ugly face your great Court Lord really has! You only pursue the power you want to achieve under the guise of justice! You feed Esteban Zaragosa like a machine, you say you hope he will defeat you and be the next you, but you kidnap me and threaten him with me! You longed to be challenged by an equal enemy, but you were never willing to lose! You only did it to satisfy your terrible desire to win! You wanted to conquer the whole world.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Orlondo Marta raised her eyes slightly: Whoever has no desire to win or lose is not worthy to live in this world. The first day youe to this world, you should win. You have turned the once brave White Wolf into a wimp, and I have done you a favor by not killing you now. Besides, I didnt kidnap you, I just invited you as a guest. Dulcina Calvo scoffed, Is this how you treat your guests when you lock me in here and restrict my freedom? Your hospitality is quite vile and disgusting. Thats enough! The Lord of the Court in front of him, his patience apparently exhausted, drew his pistol and fired a shot straight into Dulcina Calvos ear. The bullet, which hit the dark wall behind Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo could almost feel the subtle sound of a bullet grazing her ear and could clearly hear her own heartbeat. She tried to contain her immense fear and tried to calm herself, saying to herself. The man in front of her was simply mad, and she was not to provoke him any further. If she fired one more shot, she would not graze his ear, but would hit him in the forehead. She is pregnant and now that Esteban Zaragosa is not with her, it is her responsibility to protect her child. No hard feelings must pass until Esteban Zaragosaes to her rescue. Orlondo Marta growled coldly, stared at Dulcina Calvos miserable little face and asked, Why dont you say anything? You can go on using me, mistreating me, denigrating me. Dulcina Calvo also growled slightly: Its true that I can keep using you, mistreating you, denigrating you, but you have a gun in your hand and if I make you angry, your next shot wont hit the wall behind me, but me, a human target. I say you are a funny person, stressing all the time that we are equals and I can criticize you, but you catch me here and point a gun at me. You dont even need to ept my criticism of you, you want me to praise you. In the darkness, the manughed softly, You understand well, youre very smart. But I also know that deep down you wouldnt agree with me, so Ivee up with a new way to y. A new way to y ? Dulcina Calvos thick, long eyshes flickered fiercely as her instinct told her that Orlondo Marta, the wicked old woman, was going to fuck her to death! Chapter 595: Esteban Zaragosa …… I hate you …… Orlondo Marta approached Dulcina Calvo, who was trembling and even her voice began to shake: What the hell are you going to do?. There is a secret art in Z that can turn the most innocent and simple people in this world into puppet killers. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened, Donte any closer!. Ive been looking for such a candidate for a long time, but never found the right one, but at this moment, you appeared. Little girl, we really are meant to be.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Who is rted to you! Even if there were, it would be a sinful fate! Orlondo Martas eyes, staring into Dulcina Calvos watery eyes of pure fear, Dont be afraid, it doesnt hurt, youll soon be in another world. No demon! There is no way in this world that I would be a murderous demon! Im not like you, youre simply a demon from the darkness of hell! No, youre fit, youre incredibly fit. The more innocent you are, the more of a killer you are when you expose yourself to this secret art. You are a wonderful seed. You havent killed anyone, your pupils are clean and pure No no you get out of the way! If you turn out to be a puppet killer, Esteban wont appreciate you anymore, will he? He likes you and appreciates you only because youre from apletely different world than his, youre clean and thorough, you have the warmth and simple innocence he craves. Dulcina Calvo was about to scream in fright: What the hell do you want! Im not going to kill anyone, and Im not going to kill anyone! Stop your delusions of grandeur. No, you can. You cant now, just because you dont have hate in your heart. Dulcina Calvos arm ached as Orlondo Marta poured a potion into it. Dulcina Calvo felt heavy all over but something seemed to slowly revive inside her. He rolled his eyes and a handsome, familiar face appeared before his eyes. Esteban Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvos eyes sparkled with emotion and she tried to reach out and hug the man in front of her, but her hands had no strength whatsoever. Esteban Zaragosa, you havee to save me, will you take me home? I am very afraid. In front of her, Esteban Zaragosa, with cold eyes, held a sharp, cold dagger, which he slowly pushed towards her. Dulcina Calvos smile froze, Esteban Zaragosa. what are you going to do? Dulcina, the child in your womb will not cause us any trouble, we give up the child. His strong, cold tone made Dulcina Calvo feel a chill, as if she had fallen into an icy cer. No you cant kill him hes your son you cant be so cruel . Esteban Zaragosa please forgive him Well Dulcina, well be happier without him. No no Stab The sound of a knife stabbing into the abdomen. Dulcina Calvo stared in disbelief at the familiar face before her. Esteban Zaragosa why I hate you I hate you A wrenching pain in the heart, a hundred times more painful than the stabbing paining from the abdomen! The knife stuck in her abdomen looked like it was lynching her. An indistinct voice is faintly heard in the ear. Hate? He has killed your blood. Dulcina Calvo, take the gun and kill him, kill him No He is Esteban Zaragosa. This must not be real, it is an illusion. Dulcina Calvo covered her ears, closed her eyes tightly and shook her head violently. Stop fooling me with your illusions, old man! Im not falling for that. Am I really lying to you? Or are you just afraid to face reality? Open your eyes now and you will see that the man you love is not at all as you imagined him to be. He is like all men in the world, cold-blooded and cruel, and he will betray you. Only what you hold firmly in your hands is the truest of all. Dulcina Calvo slowly opened her eyes to a fiery male/female entanglement. Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles the Why do they embrace? Esteban Zaragosa had said that she was the only girl who made his heart sing and he liked her, but how could she touch udio Belles. Illusion and reality alternate before the eyes. Dulcina Calvos head is about to explode! Chapter 596: Becoming a puppet killer The heated image of the man and woman embracing and fainting in front of her stimted Dulcina Calvos eyes, and even more, her chest, as if an invisible knife was stabbing her, one after the other, with blood dripping from her chest. Why are they together For a man, a woman is just an essory; he loves you, he likes you, hes with you, but that doesnt stop him from loving another woman. Do you still love Esteban Zaragosa like that? Dulcina Calvos eyes, drop by drop, crashed, tears blurred her vision, This is not real What you see before you is the truth. Dulcina Calvos eyes, little by little, cooled and the tears also dried up. Esteban Zaragosa the man who made her promises and pampered her, has he just betrayed her? The gun is at your fingertips, Dulcina, take it and kill them. Dulcina Calvo slowly reached out and picked up the pistol. In your ears, that diabolical voice, constantly reminding you: He killed your children and betrayed your feelings, do not hesitate, kill him, kill him, only by killing him you will recover your happiness. The girls eyes, which became cold and hollow. He grabbed his pistol, loaded it and fired hard at the man and woman who were embracing not far away. They disappeared, vanished from their world. Good girl, you are doing well, you see, if you shoot, everything you hate in this world will disappear immediately and you will gain glory, power, nothing is more important than that. You are fools, ignorant, follow me and we will go and redeem you. The darkness, without limits Esteban Zaragosa arrived at Z and immediately went to the Dark Court. The Dark Court, Orlondo Martas secret base in Z, is the most militarily and technologically equipped ce in the entire country. In the darkness of the courtyard, Orlondo Marta has been waiting for a long time. Esteban, youre finally here. Whatever happens between me and the Ming Organization has nothing to do with Dulcina Calvo, Mr. Courte at me all you want, but I will never allow you to hurt Dulcina Calvo! Orlondo Marta smiled and said with a loving face: How could I hurt her? Esteban, you know, these days Ive suddenly realized that that girl, Dulcina, is even more suitable than you to be an assassin. But thats not strange, after all, youve always had a good eye for choosing women. Esteban Zaragosas heart skipped a beat and his brow furrowed deeply, What the hell have you done to him!. Orlondo Marta smiled reassuringly and then gave a call to arms, Code 901, Angel. Esteban Zaragosas cold, pale pupils fluttered with force. He saw Dulcina Calvo, dressed in ck, with her smooth and indifferent face, walking inexpressively towards Orlondo Marta, without dedicating a single nce to Esteban Zaragosa, who seemed to have lost all recognition of him, like a manipted puppet. Esteban Zaragosas heart choked with pain, and rage burned in his chest as he gripped the hilt of his pistol, turning blue and white. What the hell have you done to Dulcina Calvo!. I am but her hearts desire to make her a great savior. Stop saying that shit! Esteban Zaragosa holds his gun and confronts Orlondo Marta. Orlondo Marta, with a very calm face, said to Dulcina Calvo: You are by far my most precious creation, now show me how perfect you are, go on, kill him, he will be your undoing. Esteban Zaragosa froze as he watched his mechanically cold girl walk toward him. Step by step, as if stepping on his softer heart and crushing it a little. Dulcina Dulcina Calvo approached him and took the pistol in her small hand and put it to her heart, all the time without blinking. Now its like a killing machine. Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her by the shoulders and tried to wake her up: Dulcina, look who I am, Im Esteban Zaragosa, do you want to look at me?Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 597: Dulcina, don’t go, look at me. Dulcina you see who I am, I am your Esteban Zaragosa, oh you see me. Esteban Zaragosa crouches down and tries to wake his girl, but she has be a cold-blooded, heartless puppet. Dulcina Calvo raised her eyes slightly, but the look she gave Esteban Zaragosa was colder. The girl held the pistol, pressed it against her chest and pulled the trigger Esteban Zaragosa looked down in shock as the gun pressed against his chest, and Dulcina Calvo fired without hesitation. Chest, instantly exploding into bright bloody flowers Esteban Zaragosa looked painfully at the girl in front of him, who clearly still had the same little face, but who hadpletely lost sight of him, ignored him and even treated him like an enemy.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. The man reached up and caressed her small face. Dulcina, look who I am, will you? Dulcina Calvo was emotionless, shooting him with steady, indifferent eyes, without the slightest hint of fear. Your Dulcina is not like that. His little girl, who cowered at the sight of a gun and held it in fear of shooting herself, killing was far, far away, something she could never do in this life. Dulcina Esteban Zaragosa fell to the ground but was not rewarded with the return of Dulcina Calvo. After aplishing her mission, the girl turned and left without the slightest hesitation. Esteban Zaragosa clenched his fists and rose forcefully from the ground, grabbing Dulcina Calvos ankle with one hand. Dulcina, dont go away, look who I am! Dulcina Calvo threw him out. Dulcina Calvo, whose resistance had doubled because she was being controlled, kicked with more force than a normal mercenary would have. Esteban Zaragosa spat blood. Dulcina Calvo took a step forward, but the man, who had fallen to the ground, grabbed her leg tightly again. Dulcina, Im Esteban Zaragosa, a while ago I took you to a wedding dress fitting and soon we will be married . Dont you remember any of this? In return, Dulcina Calvo kicked even harder, this time, at Esteban Zaragosas bullet wound in the chest. Dulcina Calvo, I will not let you go, not in this lifetime. Esteban Zaragosas inability to let go was rewarded by Dulcina Calvos abandonment time and time again. Orlondo Marta looked at the unfortunate Esteban Zaragosa, who had fallen to the ground, with a pitiful look: Esteban, I told you long ago that thest thing you can have in this world is emotion, and that emotion is the least to be trusted. Let her go, now she doesnt know you at all, and she wont pity you, much less apany you. A spot of blood spurted from the corner of Esteban Zaragosas mouth as he looked at Orlondo Marta with derision and spoke in a single word: Then I will prove to you that the feelings you despise must triumph over all your maniptions. But now, you are no longer in a position to y against me, the truth is in front of you, Dulcina Calvo has not only abandoned you, but she is going to kill you. Esteban Zaragosa gritted his teeth and said, Shes just young and gullible. Very well, you are firm in what you believe, then I will show you. Orlondo Marta smiled confidently, 901 Angel, put a bullet in his shoulder. BOOMC the shoulders of Esteban Zaragosa, instantly spreading a blinding color of blood. Esteban Zaragosas mouth was full of blood: Why didnt you just let him kill me? Orlondo Marta red at him, Esteban, you were raised by me and I cannot afford to kill you yet. If you turn and serve me, you will one day be a formidable opponent to rival me. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were so dark they looked poisoned as he stared at Orlondo Marta: For your use? Dont you dare! As long as Im alive, Ill save Dulcina and kill you. Satisfied with his answer, Orlondo Marta nodded, Very well, go on with that rage and hatred, Ill be waiting for you to challenge me. Chapter 598: What he cannot keep, I will keep. The sky was raining heavily. Esteban Zaragosay unconscious in the dark yground, the rain beneath him stained bright red. udio Belles arrived in a hurry with surprise and anguish in his eyes. Esteban Zaragosa! Esteban Zaragosa blurred the sound of a womans voice, the rain was hitting his eyelids, he lifted his heavy eyelids and a slender female figure appeared in his weak vision. He smiled faintly and his voice was hoarse and weak as he murmured, Dulcina, youre back. udio Belles fell to his knees in the rain and helped him up, his eyes sore, Esteban Zaragosa you are a fool! Why didnt you defend yourself when you were wounded like that?. udius Belles threw it hard on his back and, in the pouring rain, the tall thin woman, carrying a tall man on her back, took a step out of the dark pavilion. Esteban Zaragosa, hang in there, if you die, whos going to save Dulcina Calvo! udius Belles was always calm, but with the man on his back, the blood was still pouring out of his chest and even though it was raining, udius Belles could feel the warmth of his back. Esteban Zaragosa, Im telling you, dont expect me to help you save Dulcina Calvo! Dulcina Calvos salvation can only be done by you! So you must live! Esteban Zaragosa can you hear me? The Dark Court, with its many buried eyes and ears, is also dotted with secret guards. The head of the dark guards stopped udius Belles in his tracks, ck Rose, are you really going to betray the organization, betray His Excellency and save this traitor? udio Belles ced Esteban Zaragosa on the ground, drew his pistol and pressed it against the temple of the head of the dark guards: Escort me to Esteban Zaragosa! udio Belles you are mad! You are betraying! Do you know what betrayal entails? You will be haunted for the rest of your life for an eternity! udio Belles scoffed, Didnt you say you liked me? Now Im in danger, will you help me? udius! You are in apostasy! udio Bellesughed contemptuously: So your tastes are worthless. Cut the crap and help us out, if you dont help me date Esteban Zaragosa, Ill kill you now!. Youre crazy! Esteban Zaragosa is worth it! He doesnt want you at all! It doesnt matter if I love him or not, he has saved my life countless times and I have to save him! You know Ill do what I say, if you dont act, Ill put a bullet in your head for real! A hint of fear crept across the dark guard leaders face, Okay, dont be impulsive, Ill get you out now. Bring up Esteban Zaragosa! The guards picked up Esteban Zaragosa, who was on the ground, and together the three of them left the Dark Court. When they arrived outside the Dark Court, Tom Paul drove the car, opened the door and udio Belles kicked the leader of the dark guards holding Esteban Zaragosa, pushed Esteban Zaragosa into the car and quickly got into it. The ck car sped out of the Dark Court. The chief of the secret guards quickly mobilized his men: Shoot me! Shoot! Tom Paul looked back and indicated to udio Belles in the back seat, Sit nicely. Bullets, which hit the rear of his car, but the car was bulletproof and with Tom Paul running at the limit, the ck car soon disappeared into the darkness. Arrival at a private vi in udio Belles. udio Belles amodates Esteban Zaragosa in bed, and Tom Paul has the pleasure of admiring his private vi. Wow, udio, youve hidden this vi deep inside! Its full of flowers and birds, perfect for a vacation. udio Belles raised his hand and probed Esteban Zaragosas nostrils: Come here and help Esteban Zaragosa with the bullet first! The guy is not breathing. Tom Paul then remembered the business, Oh oh oh, is there a medical room? There has to be. The operationsted one hour. Tom Paul removed his mask and walked out of the medical room with a sigh of relief, Heres a well-prepared, state-of-the-art medical facility, how nice. Cut the crap, how is Esteban Zaragosa? Its not going to kill me. None of the bullets hit anything vital, just a little blood. udius Belles looked into the room at the frail Esteban Zaragosa and worried, Dulcina Calvo has been taken by the Court Master to be a murderous puppet, and when Esteban Zaragosa awakens, he will surely return to the Dark Court. But in her present state, even if it is nothing serious, she will not be able to move to fight. Tom Paul sighed, To ask what is love in this world, it makes people want to live and die. udius Belles looked at Tom Paul, Tonight you have followed me and Esteban Zaragosa in betraying the Court Master and the Ming Organization, are you not afraid that the dark guards sent by the Dark Court will hunt you down to the end of the world for eternity? For me, I like adventure and excitement. udio Belles opened a bottle of wine, poured two sses, handed one to Tom Paul and the two clinked sses as they stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, looking out at the rainy night. Fuck it. But isnt it a bit bad business for you to defect for a man who doesnt love you? If White Wolf loved you, you could elope to the end of the world and it would still be a good story, but youre just going backwards. udio Belles lowered his eyes slightly, a slight smile crossed his imposing face, I may not love him, but I depend on him, I grew up with him, he was always like a brother, he would stand in front of me in any danger, now he is in danger, of course I have to stand in front of him to protect him, Dulcina Calvo is the person he loves The person I wanted to guard, the one I wanted to watch over, and when he fell, I did it for him. Gee, what a touching sentiment, you almost made me cry! udius Belles frowned and gave him a disgusted look, You dont have to be such a pussy! Im not even crying! Tom Paul took a sip from his brandy snifter and said, I joined Ming as an adult, do you want to tell me about the time when you and Stephen were kids? Put aside your gossiping mind. But its really not just because of Esteban Zaragosa that I betrayed the Master of the Court. Tom Paul raised an eyebrow, Because the Court Masters ambition and arm has reached a territory where it shouldnt be for the past two years, and has moved away from the ideals I had when I first joined the Ming Organization. The country of Z does not need such a wicked lord, and next, we may need a good battle. udio Belles analyzed: But it is impossible to reverse the situation with just the three of us. The Lord of the Court has been provoking conflicts in other countries all these years, and his power is not only in Z. He should have alliances. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. udius Belles drained his ss in one gulp: You think the same as I do. Darkness has always been in opposition to light, but now that we have defected, we can ally ourselves with darkness.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. But I must warn that the head of the dark organization, Ice de, is a cunning master, and we cannot rule out that he will set a trap for us. udio Belles red lips curved, He has something against me and, well, he owes me a favor. Tom Paul looked at her with wide eyes, Does Ice de have something on you? ck Rose, I tend to underestimate you. White Wolf cant evene close to Ice de, but you have something against him? What is it? udius Belles put down his ss and turned toward the bedroom, dropping two words lightly, Asleep. Tom Paul choked on his drink, Cough, cough! Devil woman! Chapter 599: Protect your wife Esteban Zaragosa woke up with a sharp pain as if his whole body was crumbling. Chest and shoulder wounds, when slightly torn, cause a painful tearing sensation. udio Belles had just pushed open the door when he saw that Esteban Zaragosa had woken up. Finally awake, I thought you were so close to dying. udius Belles walked over and opened the curtains. It had rained heavily the night before and today the rain had cleared and the blue sky and air were exceptionally good in these deep woods. It would be a really desirable sight right now if there wasnt still a nasty battle to fight. Esteban Zaragosa sat up with difficulty, Where is this?. My private vi. Its safe for the moment and not under the Court Masters watch, this whole hill is mine, hows that, I didnt stay for nothing, did I? Esteban Zaragosa was in no mood for jokes, and his dark eyes bore into hers, You betting on me? Yes, Touching, why dont you break up with Dulcina Calvo and the two of us stay together? Were so like-minded, that even if were pursued by the dark guards sent by the Court Master, if the two of us join forces, we can definitely escape the Court Masters clutches. What do you think? udio, this is no time for jokes. If you apostatize, do you know what the consequences are? udio Belles folded his arms and raised an eyebrow: Im not a child, of course I know the consequences. Dont worry, Im not Dulcina Calvo, I choose my own path, Im responsible for it, you dont have to worry about me. I was joking when I said before that I had apostatized for your sake. I realized long ago that the Lord of the Court is trying to do something bad, he is spreading his evil ws to Z and even the world, we must stop him and bring him down. Esteban Zaragosa covered his chest wound and slightly lowered his eyes, looking at the bullet wound with a sh of pain in them. udius Belles naturally knew what he was thinking and pursed his red lips, Dulcina Calvo also shot you because she was under the Court Masters control. Im sorry, I found out when the Court Master captured her, but I couldnt save her at the time. I know, you dont have to exin, what youve done for me is enough. udius Belles sighed and said, Dont bother so much for now, Ive cooked porridge, get up and have a bowl. When we arrived at the table, Tom Paul was there. Tom Paul rubbed his hands together in anticipation, I never thought Id get to eat ck Roses own cooking in my life! I thought all you women did was kill your enemies with guns, so rude! udius Belles drank his porridge as he was disgusted with an expressionless face, In your porridge, I have added poison, but with your poisonous tongue, it will not kill you. Esteban Zaragosa took a sip of his porridge before looking toward the forest, Have you set up an ambush around here? Uh, yeah, or dare I bring you here? This is a ce Ive spent a lot of money to build the rest of my life on Elysium. Youre probably the most wanted man in Z by now, and its a fatal crime for me to harbor you in private. Esteban Zaragosa looked at Tom Paul and frowned slightly, And why did you apostatize? What sense does it make for me to stand alone in that ce when you two have rebelled, the three of us, we should join hands to do great things. Our ideal was to defend peace, but now what we abide by, what we believe in has been destroyed by reality, but our ideal, we still have to defend it with our own hands. How is that, this time I speak Chinese, very good, isnt it? udio Belles rolled his eyes and spoke to Esteban Zaragosa again: Last night I discussed it with this idiot and we decided to bring in the dark organizations. Now that the Ming are stirring up trouble and stabbing people in the back all over the world, they just want to cause more war and reap the benefits. Although the Dark Organization is hostile to us, we have now be apostates, and I think the Dark Organization has the same goals as us now. But Ice de, the head of the dark organization, is not a man who ys by the rules, a man who is both evil and good and difficult to control. udius Belles spoke softly, Even if he is difficult to control, as long as we can give him what he wants and we havemon goals and enemies, he will surely cooperate with us. The important thing is that we will talk to him, and after we put you in charge of the Ming Organization, you will let him have some territory. Last time, didnt that stupid guy of yours, ck Shadow, kidnap Dulcina Calvo for resources? Esteban Zaragosa: I dont think Ice de was in charge of what ck Shadow didst time, Ice de doesnt seem like a greedy man of petty gains. Tom Paul spoke quietly, I mean Stephen, dont you understand, what udius greatest asset is, his beauty! He has slept with Ice de, doesnt Ice de help his women? If thises out, how can Ice de stand udius Belles eyes darted around like a knife, Shut your mouth! I wouldnt mind cutting out your tongue. udio Belles looked away from Esteban Zaragosa, who coughed softly as he covered his thin lips with his clenched fist. I didnt hear anything just now. udio Belles looked at the two men and his face darkened. The fact that I slept with Ice de was a pure ident. The two men finished their porridge and rose from the table together in very silent agreement. udius Belles face flushed slightly, Hey, what do you two mean! It was an ident with Ice de and me! Esteban Zaragosa returned to his room and took out of his pocket the red cord he carried with him.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Everything fromst night is still fresh in my mind. He did not me Dulcina, he only feared that she would be harmed if she was manipted by Orlondo Marta as a puppet killer, that she was still pregnant and that if there was any real danger Esteban Zaragosa did not dare to think about it anymore. Tom Paul has more important things to do with udio, saving Z. There are others to do it without him, but his Dulcina can only be saved by him. I couldnt wait a second longer. udio Belles found the house empty when he knocked on the door and entered. Tom Paul! Tom Paul came running up, Whats up? Esteban Zaragosa has disappeared! He must have gone to the Dark Court to rescue Dulcina Calvo! The desperate bastard! To pursue or not to pursue? udius Belles gave him a fierce look, Nonsense! If Esteban Zaragosa dies, Ill send you to him! Tom Paul shuddered, What a terrible woman! Esteban Zaragosa has infiltrated the Dark Court disguised as an undercover guard. Dulcina is now thoughtless, like a puppet on a string, and Orlondo Marta must not let her move freely. Esteban Zaragosa knew some of the hidden rooms in the Dark Court where people hid, and he mingled and searched one by one. Suddenly, two dark guards stepped forward and were arguing with the Puppet Killer. Did you see that the puppet killer was actually a girl? The Lord of the Court is doing everything he can to get it built, do you think this girl, will she surpass White Wolf? Why, White Wolf is now a lost cause, and now theres a warrant out for his arrest all over the Z. I heard he was half killed by a puppet killerst night, so I guess hes not going to live. It is also true that even if you have half a life left, you will live the rest of your life in fear and dread. The dark guards sent by the Dark Court to hunt you down have never failed. So lets not follow in White Wolfs footsteps or we wont know how were going to die. Esteban Zaragosa was hiding behind a wall post and overheard their conversation. Dulcina would have been in these dark rooms and was training. When Esteban Zaragosa reached thest dark room, he saw through the doorway that Dulcina Calvo was lying on a bed where fitness data was being checked, covered with examination instruments, while the physically trained doctor in a white coat next to her was injecting her with drugs. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were cold and full of pain. Dulcina was injected with various drugs as if she were a test subject, and the treasure she cherished turned out to be someone elses guinea pig. Esteban Zaragosas sanity, all burned. He grabbed the pistol grip, almost crushing it, and from outside the door, shot the doctor, who was about to administer another dose of medication to Dulcina, right in the head! The sound of gunfire caused the entire Dark Court rm system to be immediately alerted. And the men in the darkroom immediately raised their guns and pointed them at the door. Esteban Zaragosa, in a fit of rage and hatred, wielded his pistol and shot several of his guards. He rushed into the darkened room, unplugged all the instruments from Dulcina Calvos body and carried the unconscious girl on his back. Dark guards soon surrounded Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo. Orlondo Marta came out from among the dark guards, disappointed, Esteban, you have disappointed me too much, you havee to challenge me without a n, with such reckless impulsiveness, are you still the same White Wolf who killed and was calm? You have utterly failed. Esteban Zaragosa pulled the Dark Guard mask off his face: Everything you have done to Dulcina, I will make you pay double and a hundred times over!. Shes already a puppet, and even if you save her now, shell still be my puppet. Orlondo Marta, did you raise me just to see me as your enemy? Why have you done this? What exactly is your motive for doing all this? Chapter 600: The rescue of Dulcina Calvo With weapons in hand, the dark guards caught Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo, unable to escape. Orlondo Marta was as calm and serene as ever: At first I prepared you to be at my level, but little by little I realized that the more you grew, the more you resembled your father, both in appearance and character. My father? Esteban Zaragosa lost his father when he was five years old, but he never knew exactly what he did for a living and why his mother was also randomly shot after his fathers death. At the age of five, he was taken by Orlondo Marta to be raised. Esteban Zaragosa is grateful to his adoptive father, because if it had not been for Orlondo Marta, he would have died at gunpoint. Is my father with the Ming Organization? Orlondo Marta remembers the days when he was the Chief of the Dark Guard and all the guards he led were loyal to him, your father was a great leader and had the bearing of amander. In those days, the Chief of the Dark Guard had a much higher status than the current Chief of the Dark Guard, equivalent to a Deputy Lord of the Court. Your father, Stephen Cold, was my brother. Esteban Zaragosas eyes darkened fiercely, he had heard all those stories, but he never knew that the Deputy Chief of the Court was actually his father Was it you who sent someone to kill my father? Thats right, he betrayed me and the organization with fifty heart dead soldiers, your father deserved to die! The anger in Esteban Zaragosas eyes burned red as she hissed and questioned, What did my father do for you to do to him! Not even to my mother! But if you wanted to silence him, why didnt you kill me too?. Orlondo Marta looked at him and smiled faintly, Son of Stephen Cold, as long as your son inherits half of your bloodline he must be a usable person, what is that little potential risk if he can be used by me and trained to be my rival, and I am not wrong, over the years yes you have be my right hand man, clearing many obstacles as I have cleared many obstacles. Esteban Zaragosas fists were clenched as if they were about to strike in the next second, harboring a powerful force. She stared at Orlondo Marta with anger and bitterness and asked, Arent you afraid I will take revenge on you if I know the truth? Esteban, you see, now even though you know that I am your fathers enemy, you still cant do anything to me, now you are a fish in my minnow, at my mercy. Orlondo Marta, today, we will put an end to this. The shadowy guards surrounding Esteban Zaragosa, immediately fully prepared, raised their weapons and pointed them at him, ready to strafe. Suddenly there was a loud roar in the air, followed by the exit of a long ropedder from the warne. udio Belles approached the fighter, shooting his prey from underneath, beforeunching numerous smoke grenades. Esteban Zaragosa, get up here! Esteban Zaragosa tied a rope around Dulcina Calvos back and quickly climbed up the ropedder. After the smoke bombs soon dispersed, the dark guards below fired at the fighter in rapid session, but the fighter soon vanished into the clouds. Orlondo Marta looked at the warnes flying away in the sky and hooked the corners of her lips. Your Excellency, is it necessary now to send warnes to hunt down traitors? Orlondo Marta raised her hand and gestured, No need, we are not likely to be able to catch them now, we just have to keep watch.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Esteban Zaragosa will surelye for revenge. At the boxer, udio Belles rebuked him: Esteban Zaragosa, have you gone crazy? Do you know that in that situation, if Tom Paul and I had note to your rescue, you would have really died? Esteban Zaragosa looked at the unconscious Dulcina Calvo in his arms and was extremely worried: But I have no patience to wait any longer, just in these days, Orlondo Marta has tortured Dulcina like this, even a dayter, Dulcina could have died. Tom Paul said while piloting the fighter: udio, youve never had a deadly rtionship, you have nothing to say about it. To be honest, I can understand Esteban being so impulsive to save Dulcina Calvo today. As a man, if my wife was being experimented on as a guinea pig by that dead old man, I wouldnt hesitate to run over there either. udius Belles spreads his hands: Well, you are all hard-hearted and true, I am the only one who is a glutton for punishment. Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvos wrist and checked her pulse, his brow furrowed deeply, Dulcinas pulse is weak now, how long until we reach our destination? Immediatending. After the fighternded, Esteban Zaragosa straddled an unconscious Dulcina Calvo and entered the medical room. Esteban Zaragosa in coboration with Tom Paul for Dulcina Calvo. Halfway through the treatment, the heart rate and blood pressure on the cardiac monitor suddenly dropped and an rm sounded. Esteban Zaragosas heart broke. Tom Pauls eyes also widened, Whats going on!. Esteban Zaragosa seemed to realize something and his dark eyes looked at Dulcina Calvos lower body, whose blood was already staining her pant legs. Shes had a miscarriage! Tom Pauls brain kicked in, What! This Stand by immediately! Esteban Zaragosa has no time for regrets, he wants Dulcina Calvo to live well and he must wake her up! udio Belles stayed outside the operating room for about two hours, during which time he came in to bring them water, but Esteban Zaragosa and Tom Paul didnt even bother to drink. The door to the medical room suddenly opened. The first to leave was Tom Paul. udio Belles was quick to ask: What is the situation?. Tom Paul swallowed hard and said, Its not going well. Although its saved a bit of life for now. Tom Paul looked inwardly at Esteban Zaragosa, lowered his voice unconsciously and continued, Dulcina Calvos baby is missing. udio Belles eyes twitched and he looked hurriedly at Esteban Zaragosa, who was still on guard inside. Esteban Zaragosa is sitting by Dulcina Calvos bedside, holding tightly the little girls hand, his face slightly dejected and disheveled. Dulcina Calvos miscarriage was a major blow to Esteban Zaragosa. Tom Paul closed the door and then pulled udio Belles onto the balcony and said, Besides, its still doubtful that Dulcina Calvo will wake up. udio Belles frowned, You and Esteban Zaragosabined to save a man and you couldnt even bring him back to life? Dulcina Calvo did not have a car ident or cancer, the operation we just did was to try to make her keep the baby, but she did not. We just analyzed her body and found out that Orlondo Marta, the old man, is really ruthless, giving the girl an overdose of banned drugs every day, those drugs Esteban and I have to investigate again, Dulcina Calvos internal organ functions are currently in decline, Orlondo Marta is basically trying to use a dead person as a puppet killer. udius Belles said, The puppet killer, who once appeared in the wild records of the Ming Organization thirty years ago. These killers, I was told, did not fear pain, could not be beaten to death, had no emotions and were in the form of walking corpses. Over time, their bodies dpose, but since they themselves are already a corpse, those who manipte the puppet assassins soak them with potions every day to prevent them from losing theirbat power due to dposition. Tom Paul got goose bumps when he heard, Yuck, what a difference from a zombie! Orlondo Marta, that horrible old man, hes so vicious! udio Belles frowned, Now Dulcina Calvo has been rescued by us, but I fear that Orlondo Marta will attack more innocents. We have to stop this miserable old man! udius Belles eyes deepened a few notches, So we need to make an alliance with the Dark Organization as soon as possible. Chapter 601: Dulcina, please wake up. Drip. Tom Paul received a message and perked up, Ice de asks us to meet tonight. udius Belles raised an eyebrow, a little surprised, So soon?. Tom Paul said smugly, Thats right, the three of us were the pirs of the brilliant organization, and now that the three of us have fled, the dark organization will rush to steal people udius Belles mouth twitched, you you are too self-centered. udius Belles asks as he heads for the house, Where did he ask us to meet?. Ice de asked us to meet him in East Limburg. He didnt know that East Limburg was your territory and that if the deal didnt go through, you, a woman of your character, would have set him up in East Limburg waiting for him to jump. This Ice de has a lot of nerve. East Limburg udius Belles frowned slightly, vaguely ufortable, was the damned man reminding him of something? That confusing, cursed night happened in East Limburg. But udius Belles prefers to think of it as mere coincidence or, rather, Ice des sincerity. How can you be sure that Ice de wille to negotiate with us personally? Tom Paul was immediately disgusted, Hey, even if the three of us are apostates now, were still big names, okay, and Ice de isnting to negotiate in person, but sending a representative to talk to us about such a big deal? I wouldnt do that. Ice de is the supreme boss of the Dark Organization, its normal for him not toe, he could have gotten one of the Dark Organizations men of the same rank as us toe and deal with us. That wouldnt be disrespectful to us. Anyway, I have a feeling that Ice de will see us in person tonight. udius Belles didnt bother to argue with him, Whatever you say is whats what. udius, Ive suddenly realized that, strangely, you dont fight with me every time we talk about Ice de. udius Belles rolled his eyes, Because if it werent for having to find him, I would never want to have contact with this man again in my life. When this matter is sessfully resolved, hell punish Ice de with his bare hands! Tom Paul stared at her and asked slyly, Is it possible that you had a bad night with Ice de? Was it your bad technique or was he not up to the task? udio Belles suddenly stopped dead in his tracks and threw a punch directly at Tom Pauls handsome face. Oh! Tom Paul groaned in pain and brought his hand to his nose. Shit, hes bleeding from the punch!This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. This woman, shes so violent! Who dares to take her, only Ice de would dare to sleep with her! udius Belles approached the medical room and looked through that ss at the man inside, his tone increased in seriousness, Dont tell Esteban Zaragosa about our negotiations with Ice de tonight. Esteban Zaragosa is noting with us? udio Belles red at him, Esteban Zaragosa just lost his son to Dulcina Calvo, and with Dulcina Calvo still in aa, he cant be bothered to see Ice de. Its enough for both of us to take care of. Besides. When Esteban Zaragosa and I operated on Dulcina Calvo before, they took out a smart chip and that thing was the thing that was manipting Dulcina Calvo, and Orlondo Marta was very scary. udio Belles pursed his red lips and said no more. Inside the room, Esteban Zaragosa watched Dulcina Calvo. The man kissed the back of her hand, his eyes slightly reddened and his gaze locked on his girls eyes. Dulcina, Im sorry I was ipetent and didnt protect you. The girl in the hospital bed was pale and bloodless, as if she had been very sick, and Esteban Zaragosas chest hurt so much he could barely breathe. The person in the hospital bed, showing no signs of waking up, Esteban Zaragosa buried his head deeply andy down beside her, finally pleading, Dulcina, please, will you wake up? Dulcina Calvos eyshes fluttered slightly. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were even redder when she looked up again, Its all my fault, I shouldnt have let you try on any wedding dress alone, if I had apanied you to the fitting room I wouldnt have taken you Orlondo Marta, Bao, Im sorry to have been the one who didnt protect you and the baby. Only twice in his life has Esteban Zaragosa been as helpless as he is now. Once, when he was five years old, he saw his mother die under a gun, but he couldnt get up to save her, not even to scream. Before his mother died, those eyes stayed on him, telling him C Esteban, make sure you live, no matter what. He covered his mouth not to scream, and was hidden by his mother in a protected ce, and survived. He thought he would never again in his life feel that painful hatred for his own ipetence, for his own helplessness. But now, the only girl he had ever loved in his lifey in a hospital bed, on the verge of death, and he couldnt seem to do anything but me himself and beg her to wake up. He could not afford to lose Dulcina Calvo. As long as Dulcina Calvo can wake up, make him pay whatever it takes. Dulcina, Ill make sure you wake up and live as healthy as ever. He wanted to see his girl, smiling brightly at him, with that vibrant look of red lips and white teeth he would never forget. He would also have killed Orlondo Marta to avenge his father, his mother and Dulcina. Chapter 602: What do you want? I want you. Byte afternoon, Esteban Zaragosa had not eaten all day. udio Belles and Tom Paul had arranged to meet with Cuchi de hielo in the evening and it was already dinner time and udio Belles couldnt resist going to the living room to call Esteban Zaragosa to get something to eat. udio Belles knocked on the door and said, Esteban, you cant go on like this, I have no problem with you keeping an eye on Dulcina Calvo, Dulcina Calvo is all hooked up to nutrient fluids right now, if you dont eat, and with the bullet wound you have, you will fall in no time. If you want to avenge Dulcina Calvo and have Dulcina Calvo wake up with a safe and sound you, you bettere out and eat with us now. udio Belles, who knew Esteban Zaragosas stubbornness, thought that Esteban Zaragosa would not listen to him, but within a few minutes, Esteban Zaragosa came out of the room and offered to sit at the next table for dinner. udio Belles and Tom Paul looked at him with some surprise. Tom Paul smiled and said, You better think about it, the most important thing now is to eat more and freshen up, we have a tough battle ahead of us. udio Belles gave Esteban Zaragosa some food and said, I know you need to be alone and calm right now, but its over and you have to pull yourself together now, both Dulcina Calvo and the Z nation need you to guard them, you have a heavy burden on your shoulders and at this moment, you have to adjust your mentality, you cant let yourself be led to a dead end. Esteban Zaragosa said nothing, but Tom Pauls words with udio Belles must have fallen on deaf ears. Immediately after the meal, Esteban Zaragosa did not enter the room to see Dulcina Calvo, but sat by the steps of thending door, polishing his pistol. udio Belles came over, sat down beside him and said, It seems you are determined to avenge Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were cold as he said, word for word, Not only for Dulcina, but for my dead mother and father. udio Belles was slightly taken aback, Your parents? Did your parents get Orlondo Marta Esteban Zaragosa turned his eyes to udio Belles: Do you remember what I told you about the Vice-Counselor of the Court? The Vice-Counselor, who was my father, was branded an apostate and subsequently sought by the Orlondo Marta, who also did not spare my mother, who died before my eyes by a random gun.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. I didnt expect Orlondo Marta to hide this so well, we were raised in the organization and didnt even know the story, Orlondo Marta is really a pervert, he killed your parents and raised you, he raised you as an enemy and now he is blocking you, this man . . its horrible. Orlondo Marta is a wolf, and Im not going to let him get away with it. udio Belles extended his fist, We are not justrades in arms, we are family. Whatever happens, Tom Paul and I will be by your side. A faint smile finally appeared on Esteban Zaragosas gaunt, handsome face, then he clenched his fist and bumped it with udio Belles. Today, if it werent for you and Tom Paul, Dulcina and I might have died. Thank you all, for being born and dying for me. udius Belles frowned, Its too much to say thank you out of the blue, I didnt thank you before when you saved me in the subway river tomb. In the evening, udius Belles drove to East Limburg with Tom Paul. They had just stepped out of the car when a hurricane swept across the East Limburg sky and udius Belles and Tom Paul looked up at the same time to see a helicopter descending towards East Limburg from the sky. Tom Paul grunted softly, This Ice de, its pretty spot on. The helicopternded and two men stepped out of it. The man leading the group is Ice de, a tall, erect man with a creepy and powerful aura, although his face is extremely handsome, his body is full of people not to be approached. Esteban Zaragosas aura is also cold, but not as cold as Ice des. Esteban Zaragosa has a kind and considerate side that belongs to him, but Ice de does not. Even in bed, he gave no warmth. Such a man can only be seen from afar, as if he had lived so long at the altar of God that he had not touched the earth and did not know how to speak love to people. No, it is the whole being of Ice de that seems to have nothing to do with love. Tom Paul suddenly approached udio Belles and said, udio, you have a good eye, this is the first time Ive seen Ice de in person, shes beautiful, but not as beautiful as me. udio Belles gave him a cold look, no pun intended, You should go look in the mirror. Tom Paul again asked in a serious manner, Who is that man following Ice de? His second inmand and notorious assassin, Old K. Crikey, thats Old K. Ive heard a lot about him. As Ice de and Old K approached, Tom Paul, out of politeness, extended his hand, smiling, ready to shake it, but Ice de merely ignored him, and the mans cold, indifferent gaze, for a second, rested on udio Belles face. But udius Belles avoided it, and the woman opened in a cold voice: Now that we are here, lets go inside and get to the point. I know your time is valuable, Your Excellency. Ice de did not speak and quietly entered East Limburg. Behind him, old K was polite enough to greet Tom Paul and udius Belles with a small nod. Tom Paul looked at the mans back and clenched his fist, Whats with the jerks, Lord Court Masters great? Dont be sour, we must make a deal with himter. Once inside East Limburg, the three sat at the negotiating table while Old K stood guard outside the negotiating room. udius Belles gets straight to the point: Ice de, I dont want to beat around the bush with you, lets get straight to the point. Ice des thin, hairy lips spit out one word: Say. Me, Tom Paul and White Wolf, the three of us have be apostates, and now we really arent fit to sit at the bargaining table with you Lord Icede to negotiate and make deals. But I know, Lord Icede, that you have always wanted to befriend Z and put out the war, but now that Z is under the control of the chief of staff of the Ming Organization, all four sides are stirring up the war, and I think this is an oue that your dark organization would not want to see. So, you want to chain me and the dark organization behind me to join you three ouws to stop Orlondo Martas n? Tom Paul raised an eyebrow, How can you say youre in, were in an alliance. Ice de snorted, An alliance? Where do you three desperadoese up with an alliance? Tom Paul said half jokingly, half seriously, How can we not be organized, were the Three Musketeers!. From under the table, udius Belles gives Tom Paul a hard kick! Tom Paul endured the pain, his handsome face deted red-hot, I I want to say, Mr. Ice de, that this affair will do you no harm. We did not seek your alliance for nothing, and since it is an alliance, we naturally have our advantage. Ice de raised his eyebrows slightly, his deep gaze settling on udius Belles glowing little face, I want tokens you surely cannot give. udius Belles chuckled slightly and said, Your Excellency is underestimating us, it is true that only Tom Paul and I are here tonight to negotiate, but you must not forget that we also have White Wolf, who will be the next head of the Ming Organization once Orlondo Marta steps down. I believe Lord Icede has also fought with White Wolf and is aware of his strength. As long as Lord Icede asks for it, we have it. Icede stood up, his long arms resting on the negotiating table, and leaned over to wrap udio Belles, Are you sure? udius Belles frowned slightly in difort at the mans sudden proximity, and unconsciously took a step back and swallowed saliva. Im sure. I want you. Chapter 603: Stay with him for a hundred days and he’ll make an alliance. I want you This statement, vibrating in udius Belles ears. The womans thick, curly eyshes fluttered fiercely like a butterfly in flight. Not only was udius Belles stunned, but so was Tom Paul, who was standing next to him. What did Ice de just say about the udius Belles woman? Ice de is probably the only man in the world who dares to say that! Tom Paul gives a silent thumbs up! Ice de good job! Ice Cleavers dark eyes were like hawks looking at the womans beautiful and handsome face, What, no?. udius Belles took a deep breath and his watery eyes slowly lifted and looked straight at her, Lord Icede really say that? Im not worth as much as those resources. The man looked her straight in the eyes and mused lightly, Of course, it was a joke. udio Belles mentally and silently breathed a huge sigh of relief. The corner of Tom Pauls mouth twitched, Seeing the awkward scene, Tom Paul lightened the mood and said, I didnt realize Lord Icede was so good at jokes hahaha. Tom Paul then slipped his arm around udius Belles shoulders and said with a smile, I told you how Lord Icede could leave so many good deals on the table and asked for this poisonous ck rose, Lord Icede, dont you know, this ck rose, I dont think any man would dare take it If you want it, youll probably bleed. Ice des dark eyes cast a cold nce at Tom Pauls hand around the womans shoulder. Tom Paul is not too emotionally ufortable and seems to notice something, jerking his arm around udio Belles shoulder as if it were warm. Only then does Ice de look away, his dark eyes narrowed slightly, Your offer is not big enough, nor is your sincerity enough, to work with the Dark Organization, you are not qualified. With these words, Ice de stood up and left the negotiation room with a gesture. udius Belles took a deep breath and held Tom Paul: Wait here and dont go out and spoil my day!. Tom Paul: When did he be the bad guy? Bad things? Bad for who? udius Belles and the cold-faced King of Hell? What could there be between the two men and women, other than that? Tom Paul is all gossip. udius Belles expelled from East Limburg. Ice de! Wait a minute! Ice de paused in his stride as udius Belles came striding up behind him and stopped in front of him, You must cooperate with us. Ice de stared at the woman in front of him and curved his lips into a grimace, You are the first woman who dares to speak to me like that. Working with us will do you more good than harm. Unless you think the dark organization is simply no match for the bright organization, so Lord Icede you have fear and panic growing in your heart. Woman, agitation doesnt work on me. udius Belles is tall, standing at just over 5, 70 meters, and wearing 5 cm high stiletto heels, so the average 5, 70 meter man standing next to him wouldnt be able to see much of a height difference. But the Ice de in front of her, with the heels on, was still much taller than she was. This man, who was really tall and had an extremely powerful aura, made even the well-trained one nervous from time to time. But udius Belles was udius Belles, and with a cold, stunning face he looked directly at Ice de and asked, What do you really want? An imperceptible smile appeared under Ice des eyes, I just said I love you, and I wasnt kidding. You think Im going to kill you? You can kill me before you open your mouth to say that. udius Belles choked for a rare moment, he was silent for a long moment until Ice de brushed his shoulder and approached the fighter, udius Belles turned his back to him and spoke calmly. How do you want it? If its during the night likest time, its fine with me. The mans eyes were cold as ice, I dont y one-night stands. udius Belles turned to stare at him, So what do you want?. Ice de said coldly, It looks like youll do anything for White Wolf. udius Belles gritted his teeth: An alliance can only be good for you, and when White Wolf bes the cab leader of the Ming Organization, I can guarantee that Z and R will be able to sign the next hundred-year truce without any problem. Unless you, the Dark Organization, would rather stop the war with war. Your price, indeed, is tempting, but I have additional conditions. udius Belles had the vague feeling that the man was uneasy, What conditions do you have?. Ice de bowed slightly, bringing his handsome face close to his glowing features, Stay with me for one hundred days. During these hundred days, you will cooperate unconditionally with me in whatever I want to do. udius Belles eyes, looked at him menacingly, Edward the Third! What do you think I am? Eduardo Tercero. Heh, finally called. Eduardo Tercero red at her and sneered, I thought you didnt know my name. udio Belles heart was furious and her eyshes fluttered as she red at him angrily, as if she were looking at an enemy. Edward the Third, however, curved his lips, seemingly pleased by her angry look, Think about it. udio Belles was so angry that he raised his foot to kick him, only for Eduardo Tercero to reach out even further and intercept his calf. The mans thin, calloused palms moved from her calves to her delicate ankles, gripping them firmly, then violently dragging her into his arms. udio Belles didnt see iting for a moment and fell straight into her arms. udio Belles was not far behind either and quickly pulled out a pistol, which he ced against Eduardo Terceros chest. Eduardo Tercero! Let go of me! His threat was as unthreatening to Eduardo Tercero as a chicken ying with an eagle. On the one hand, Old K, thinking that udio Belles was going to murder Eduardo Tercero, drew his pistol and pointed it at udio Belles. Rosa Negra, put your gun down! Eduardo Tercero stared at the woman in his arms, his eyes not even raised as he ordered in a weak voice, Old K, put the gun down. Master of the CourtBelongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Old K was fidgeting, frowning hard and looking at udius Belles. I told you to put it down, shes my wife and no one is going to point a gun at her. Old K: Gee, what did I miss! Old K, a burly man with a slightly flushed face, coughed slightly and quickly turned his back on them, not looking at them anymore. Dare I say that these two are flirting? udio Belles face also flushed: Eduardo Tercero, what are you talking about! Let go of me, do you hear me! I tell you Im going to shoot for real. Dont you dare shoot me. Eduardo Tercero had that look that told him exactly that: shoot and hes out of the game. udio Belles was really on the edge of his strength for the first time, Let go of me for a moment and talk to us. The mansrge hands, centimeter by centimeter, ran up and down his thighs. Eduardo Tercero you are shameless! Eduardo Tercero lowered his handsome face, his thin lips rested on her ear and his voice began in a low tone, I miss that night in East Limburg so much. Im looking forward to our hundred days, dont let me down. Expectations So much for expectations! udius Belles gritted his teeth and said, Im warning you, mention that night in East Limburg again and I will really kill you no matter what the consequences. Edward the Third reached for the gun in her hand and pushed it away. I really dont like women ying with guns, and when we eradicate Orlondo Marta, I hope you can be a dutiful woman for those hundred days with me. Chapter 604: Developing an antidote. The obedient woman udio Belles had an internal shudder. Obedience be damned! Tom Paul in his car, back to the Chalet Lookout on the mountain at udio Belles. udio Belles sat in the passenger side of the car, thinking about what Eduardo Tercero had said and feeling increasingly agitated. Tom Paul, seeing that he was acting like a child with ADHD, joked, udio, in all the years Ive been your partner, Ive never seen you so upset about a rival. Honestly, you wouldnt be in love with someone after your one-night stand with Ice de, would you? I love you, my ass! Heh, soporific, angry to the point of blushing, out of control, all signs of the unusual influence this man, Ice de, has over udio Belles. Did you juste to an agreement with Ice de or not? You told me not toe out and interrupt your conversation, I didnte out to do anything wrong. udius Belles growled softly, Count on the deal. Tom Pauls eyes shed with surprise and he asked nosily, What exactly did you offer Ice de, did he say yes so fast? udius Belles gave Tom Paul a look that said yes when Ice de was so difficult. And dont you see what I sacrificed The words came out of his mouth, but udius Belles bit them down and swallowed them. He decided not to tell anyone about such a humiliating fact. How else could he go on in the future? Tom Pauls eyes lit up, and then he stared at her and asked, Youre not sacrificing your beauty, are you? No way! udius Belles also seemed to realize that he had gone a bit overboard and he swallowed saliva again and said, I only promised him that by joining forces to eradicate Orlondo Marta, Esteban Zaragosa would sign a one hundred year truce with them, the Rs, on behalf of the Ming Organization and the Zs. The price was tempting and sincere enough that Tom Paul didnt hesitate. This Ice de has a big appetite. But theres no point, youve gone out after him and he hasnt taken advantage of you.. Ice de is too decent, isnt he? Decent people? Heh, Ice de if he was decent, there probably wouldnt be any bad guys in this world. udius Belles pursed his red lips and said in an unkind tone, Does it look like Im a bully? Tom Paul shrugged, You dont look anything like that. Aboard a helicopter flying to R. Old K inquired, Master of the Court, are we really going to join forces with those three ouws to eradicate Orlondo Martas forces? Edward the Third looked out the window into the night and said in a light voice, It was only a matter of time before we got rid of Orlondo Marta, he has been provoking war all along, and the Ming Organization has brought us a lot of trouble under his leadership in recent years. Even without the three of them, we will have a battle with Orlondo Marta sooner orter. Court Master, then what exactly did you promise ck Rose to the Dark Organization just now? Z and R have been friends for 100 years. -And, stay with him for a hundred days. Old K smiled and said, It seems that this ck Rose is still a man who knows what he is doing. Master of the Court, we have made a great profit this time. Edward the Third raised an eyebrow, unimpressed, Really? I dont see the possibility of helping you if not with that added condition. Added conditions? Is it hard to say that added conditions are more tempting? inquired old K with curiosity and surprise. Edward the Third opened his mouth slightly, with a hint of jocrity and anticipation in his eyes, saying quietly, Im more looking forward to the hundred days youre going to give me. Old K was confused. She? You mean ck Rose? The Court Master wouldnt really be in love with that murderous ck Rose, would he? udio Belles returned to Chalet on the Mountain Lookout with Tom Paul and checked that Esteban Zaragosa was not in Dulcina Calvos room. Chalet on the Mountain Lookout is numerous, as many special rooms have been built, with medical rooms,boratories, practice rooms, martial arts rooms, shooting rooms Where did this Esteban Zaragosa go? You look on the second floor, Ill look on the first floor. After instructing Tom Paul, udio Belles searched one by one the function rooms on the first floor and finally found Esteban Zaragosa in theboratory. On theb table was a stack of medical books and a pile of drugs. What are you doing? Esteban Zaragosa didnt even look up as he continued his experiments, I dont think I cant develop an antidote. I cant just leave Dulcina lying there like the living dead, whats the difference between being alive and dead if shes barely keeping her heartbeat going with a bunch of instruments and potions? udius Belles frowned, But how long are you going to keep trying like this before you can try the antidote? Ill send Tom Paul to help you. After udius Belles called Tom Paul, the two men stayed in theb all night. In the second half of the night, udius Belles tossed and turned in bed in his silk robe, having trouble sleeping. After pouring himself a ss of water and finishing it, he noticed that theb light was still on and went over to this side, where, through thebs huge ss window, he saw Tom Paul asleep on theb table and Esteban Zaragosa still doggedly experimenting, next to a pile of dead mice. udio Belles hugged himself and looked at theb man with a slight sigh.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo had risked being swallowed by wolves when she had gone to fetch the Meritorious for Esteban Zaragosa, and Esteban Zaragosa had gone alone to the Dark Court to rescue Dulcina Calvo, and now she spent her days and nights in theb, frantically working on a cure. Why should she be afraid to make a sacrifice for the sake of a century of friendship between Z and R? Perhaps they were never meant to indulge in petty love, but in their profession, with their mission in tow, they are forced to sacrifice something. Chapter 605: Bringing down Orlondo Marta The next morning, udius Belles got up and went into theboratory to call the two men to breakfast. You two, even if you are going to experiment, you have to eat something before you go on, dont you? Tom Paul got up from theb table in a drowsy sleep, stood up and shook off his hand, No more, I cant sleep in theb anymore tonight, my old back is breaking after sleeping like this all night. Esteban Zaragosa, you didnt sleepst night, did you, why dont you wash your hands and go out to rest? By the way, I have a n to discuss with you. Esteban Zaragosa, knowing that udio Belles was supposed to refer to Orlondo Martas eradication n, took off his gloves, disinfected his hands and followed them out of theboratory. Before going to the table, Esteban Zaragosa went to the living room to see Dulcina Calvo. Every day, Esteban Zaragosa would say something to her to try to wake her up. Esteban Zaragosa also takes great care of Dulcina Calvo by wiping her face and hands with a hot towel every day. Dulcina, Im working on an antidote, soon, hold on a little longer, okay? When you wake up and get well, well get married and have a baby. Dont you like children? In the future, you can have as many as you want, okay? When Esteban Zaragosa finished wiping her hands with a hot towel, he shook them, brought them to his lips and kissed them, then tucked her hands, gently, under the sheets. As he rose to leave, the man leaned down and dropped a soft kiss on Dulcina Calvos forehead. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes were deep as he gazed into the girls face, and his voice was mute as he pleaded, Good Dulcina, I miss you so much, will you wake up soon and look at me? But the girl in the hospital bed, her eyes still closed and her lips somewhat pale, was unresponsive. But theatose Dulcina Calvo, who had been conscious since Esteban Zaragosa and Tom Paul removed the chip from her body. She was having a long dream. Those dreams, very real and at the same time unreal. Dulcina Calvo approached a door that creaked open suddenly and Esteban Zaragosa appeared before her. Dulcina Calvo got excited and wanted to run over, Esteban Zaragosa!. But Esteban Zaragosa didnt seem to see or hear her, and Dulcina Calvo felt as if she were isted by an invisible barrier. she couldnt see her at all. Dulcina Calvo was so anxious that she hit the retaining wall many times with her little body, but it bounced off. She sat down on the floor and looked behind the boundary wall and saw Esteban Zaragosa guarding a hospital bed that was upied by none other than her. Is she dead in the hospital bed, motionless? Dulcina Calvo reached out in amazement and looked at her hands, which she reached out and suddenly broke through the transparent boundary. She was trying to embrace Esteban Zaragosa with emotion, but her body passed through Esteban Zaragosa and she could not hold on to the physical object. Is she really dead? She didnt want to die, what would happen to her parents if she died, what would happen to Esteban Zaragosa? Dulcina Calvo screamed in fright, and when she looked at her hands again, she saw that they were slowly disintegrating into soot. Then her body also began to be transparent and disappeared a little After Esteban Zaragosa left the room, Dulcina Calvo, on her bed, let two lines of tears slide down the corners of her eyes and her pale lips murmured very, very softly. Esteban Zaragosa The breakfast table. udius Belles took the floor, Tom Paul and I met with Ice dest night and havee to an agreement whereby he is willing to help us work together to eradicate Orlondo Marta on the condition that Z and R sign a 100 year friendship agreement once you are appointed chief of staff of the Ming Organization. Following that, we will need to discuss a concrete n to remove Orlondo Marta from power. Tom Paul frowned, Although Ice de has promised to help us, we cant ask the dark organization for weapons, can we? That would be too humiliating.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Esteban Zaragosa said, I can have a person deliver a shipment of weapons and it will be faster than deploying them from the dark organizations side. udio Belles raised his eyebrows slightly, Would it be that friend of yours, Mr. Adam?. Yes, he can help us deliver the weapons as fast as he can. The route, he knows it well. Tom Paul snapped his fingers, The weaponry thing is taken care of, but Orlondo Marta is barricaded in Z. How can we take him down, and we have to make a name for ourselves to pull it off, if were not as good as a rebel thief here! Esteban Zaragosas eyes shed, Now it is imperative that Orlondo Marta is wrong. He is supposed to have been in collusion` with the Fs, but we need proof. Orlondo Marta has always been cautious and careful, in the past when you were in the Ming Organization, he even protected himself from you, he doesnt trust anyone, how are we going to find proof? And even if Orlondo Marta and F have collusion`, they don`t see each other every day, so it will be even harder for us to follow up on this. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips and said, Maybe the Puppet Killer is both a good helper and a weapon to subvert Orlondo Marta. udio Belles eyes lit up, Since he wont even spare Dulcina Calvo, its more likely that those Dark Guards are his test subjects, and in that case, I dont think the troops of those Dark Guards will remain unconcerned about him. Esteban Zaragosa gets up and goes to thending door and dials a phone. Its me, Esteban Zaragosa, I need you to deliver a shipment of equipment to Z recently, Ill meet you when you arrive. Chapter 606: Mr. and Mrs. Adam is a little sweet. The Holy City, a lighted interior of The Vis at Repulse Bay at night. At the outdoor pool, Estre Berrocal apanies Paulita for a dip in the pool. Paulita holds a small yellow duck swim ring and wears a matching yellow cartoon swim cap, with her two short little paws stomping in the pool. Although the pool was not deep and Paulita was swimming a bit on three legs and wearing a kiddie swim ring, Estre Berrocal was still unsure and kept an eye on her. Adam Rouco, standing by the floor-to-ceiling window after answering Esteban Zaragosas call, looks at his wife and daughter in the pool with a loving gaze. The man leaves the house and walks long-legged toward the pool. But Paulita and Estre Berrocal were in the pool with their backs to him and did not see himing. In a rare moment of jocrity, Adam Rouco knelt down, grabbed a handful of water and sprayed it on Estre Berrocal and Paulita.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal and Paulita were inexplicably sshed from behind and when they turned their heads, they saw Adam Rouco looking at them yfully. Paulita swam up to them with her little legs ring, Daddy youre bad! Daddy has snuck up behind us. Paulita came up and pped her little hands against the water, sshing Adam Rouco all over. Estre Berrocal came out of the water and plopped down on the shore, looking up at him, What are you doing, noting down to swim with us? Adam Roucos dark eyes seared her, If Paulita is not here, I can swim with you. Estre Berrocal didnt answer for a moment, but Paulita tilted her little face and asked, Daddy, why dont youe down and swim with Estre and me when Im here? Its more fun for me to swim with Estre, its no fun to take you with a bag of boobs. Estre Berrocals cheeks were slightly hot, man! Estre Berrocal reached out and poured a handful of water over Adam Rouco. Adam Rouco, its not spring! Paulita cocked her little head to one side and wondered what she could do in the spring spring. Adam Rouco reached out and took Estre Berrocal by the arm, drawing her to his side and saying in a voice only the two of them could hear, Do you need a season to be `coquettish with your wife? The mans handsome face, his dark eyes, were full of emotion. Estre Berrocal, thin-skinned and a little embarrassed, jerked away from his grip on her arm, No more talk, Im going to take a bath with Paulita. But Adam Rouco caught her again, Let me tell you something. What is it? If youre immodest again, Ill throw you in the water. Adam Rouco looked amused at his young wife, Its only been less than two years of marriage and Estre, why are you moving in the direction of a tough woman? Estre Berrocal shot him a sour look, If I am the harpy, you are the harpy. Adam Rouco crouched by the pool, reached out and touched her wet face, his eyes suddenly serious, and said, I have to go on a business trip first thing in the morning. Business trip? Where are you going on a business trip? For how long? To Z. Estre Berrocal frowned, Since when did Fus business expand to Z? Why havent I heard him mention it before. It happened suddenly, it may take some time and he wont be back soon. Estre Berrocal had a look of reluctance in her eyes, Then take care of yourself while youre away on business, Paulita and I will miss you. Adam Rouco looked at her watery face and his eyes deepened slightly, Thats it?. Estre Berrocal knew exactly what the man meant, and as Paulita yed in the water on the other side of the pool, the woman wrapped her slender arms around his neck, pulled his face down and kissed him on his thin, pink lips. So, is that enough? Not enough. Not enough. Adam Rouco pulled her out of the pool and scooped her up in his arms and into The Vis at Repulse Bay. Estre Berrocal eximed, Hey, what are you doing, Paulita is still in the pool. Upon entering the vi, Cari ran into Adam Rouco hugging Estre Berrocal and felt slightly embarrassed. However, Adam Rouco, with a calm face, ordered, Cari, Paulita is still in the pool, keep an eye on her, let Paulita y for half an hour more ande upter. Cari nodded, Yes, sir. Adam Rouco carries Estre Berrocal in his arms and strides upstairs to the second floor bedroom. Cari: Whats the hurry, sir? Chapter 607: Adam Rouco joins the fight Adam Rouco arrives at Z and meets with Esteban Zaragosa. After the delivery of that armament, Esteban Zaragosa took Adam Rouco to the Chalet Lookout on udio Belles Mountain. Did the trip go well? asked Esteban Zaragosa. Adam Rouco said, We encountered a patrol of shadowy guards from the Ming Organization halfway there, but it all worked out without major problems. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and patted Adam Roucos arm, looked at him and said, Scared, thank you. Adam Roucoughed lightly, Howe I dont hear you say the word gracias to me when youve already done more dangerous things than this? Esteban Zaragosa shook his head, Its not the same, before you were alone, now its different, not only do you have your wife but two children waiting for you, this time I asked you to deliver the equipment, it was really urgent, otherwise I wouldnt have asked you for this favor. Adam Rouco deliberately scoffed, As you know I have not only a wife to feed, but also two titties to suckle, no need for verbal thanks, just add one more zero to themission when the timees. Esteban Zaragosas thin lips curved, his mood brightened at Adam Roucos joke and his guilt eased. Yes. After the car entered the Chalet Lookout on the mountain, Adam Rouco nced around and said, When I entered the Z, I found it under full martialw, and with the power of Mings organization, I hope it will be checked here soon. Thats right, there are secret guards hidden everywhere now, so if we go out, we will be easily discovered. So we have to move as soon as possible. After getting out of the car, Adam Rouco let out augh, Are you saying Im different now that you havent married Dulcina Calvo and nned that dangerous run? At the mention of Dulcina Calvo, Esteban Zaragosas eyes darkened. Once Orlondo Marta is eliminated and the situation in both Z and Ming stabilizes, I will take Dulcina back to her country and she will live in peace, never to meddle in these matters again. And Dulcina Calvo is now in Z? Adam Rouco did not expect Esteban Zaragosa to take Dulcina Calvo in such a dangerous situation. Esteban Zaragosa exined, Dulcina was captured by Orlondo Marta and taken to Z. She became a puppet killer and has just been rescued by us, but she is not awake yet. Im still working on medicine to revive her, but I still have no idea. Adam Rouco, seeing Esteban Zaragosas tired face for the first time, reached out and patted his arm as well. Shell be fine, Dulcina Calvo is more active than Paulita, she cant stay in bed.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Esteban Zaragosas eyes softened and the corners of his lips tightened at the thought of the lively Dulcina Calvo, Yes, shes quite unruly. Now that shes in a hospital bed and theres no one to talk in my ear, its a little hard to get used to the sudden silence. After Esteban Zaragosa entered the vi with Adam Rouco, introduced udio Belles and Tom Paul and they met, they had just sat down when Adam Roucos cell phone rang. Caller ID, Estre Berrocal. Adam Rouco smiled slightly at those present: Excuse me, Im going to take a call first. udio Belles looked at Adam Roucos back as he walked to the balcony with his cell phone and slightly raised his eyebrows, This Mr. Adam, he has always looked familiar to me. Esteban Zaragosa took a sip of water and spoke slowly, You fought him, five years ago, in the East Pole Network. What do you mean hes chasing the kill? Thats right, its Chasing Tu, only hes been hiding in this circle for a long time and now he doesnte out easily, now and then he helps me haul a batch of gear when hes free and bored. Not only was udio Belles surprised, but so was Tom Paul, who looked at the man standing on the balcony not far away answering the phone. Tom Paul: Ahem, is that what Chase Tu looks like? I thought Chasing Butcher was a brown man who killed people like pigs. I didnt think Chasing Butcher was that ssy . Women are somewhat gossipy and so is udio Belles, Who did Chasing Tu talk to on the phone and how could he be so gentle. Five years ago, at the East Pole, if you hadnte along, I would have been killed by him. Esteban Zaragosa scanned the room and said, If Im not mistaken, he would be on the phone with his wife, or his daughter. udio Belles jaw dropped in shock, What, Chase Tu is married, does he even have a daughter? His daughter is five years old, Paulita, and shes adorable. Hes also been married for almost two years. udio Belles looked at the man leaning out on the balcony, rubbed his chin, and mused, Is he hiding because hes attached? Esteban Zaragosa spoke in a soft voice: When you have children and a partner you know and love, you dont hesitate to leave your career. udio Belles frowned, disgusted, Im not going to do it, all that petty love and stuff I dont like at all. Tom Paul looked at udio Belles and scoffed, Esteban, you dont really think Rosa Negra is getting married, do you? I dont think any man would want her even if she was for sale! Hahahahahahaha udius Belles threw a cold look at Tom Paul: Hmph, I cant look at a man who is afraid to marry me! Tom Paul admits defeat: Adan Rouco returns from the balcony after taking a call from Estre Berrocal. Esteban Zaragosa said, When do you n to return to La Ciudad Santa?. It was easy for me to get into Z, but Im afraid its not so easy to get out. Since Im here, I might as well be a good person until the end. udio Belles said, We are very short staffed at the moment, if you want to help, we will be happy to ept it,mission is not a problem, whatever you want. Tom Paul raised his hands in agreement, Id love to have you on board too, youd be a great addition to our team and wed have a much better chance of winning. Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly, What the hell are you doing, Chase Tu is a man with a wife and child, how are you going to exin to his family if something really goes wrong if you drag him into this? Adam Rouco smiles calmly and waves the phone in his hand, I just informed my wife. But as for themission, I will not be lenient. udio Belles raised an eyebrow, Drive as you wish. I remember that Esteban Zaragosa has a diamond pit in South Africa, and the diamondsing out of that pit are of the highest quality, and my wifes birthday ising up and Im worried about what to give her, so Ill take that pit. udius Belles immediately took charge, Okay, its a deal, its settled. Tom Paul rubbed his nose, udio, it costs you nothing, so youre not carnal at all, agreeing so easily. Esteban Zaragosa calmly opened up, No need to save me money, I have many more wells like this one, its just that this one is indeed top quality, but with Adam on board, our ns can move faster, udio, go and contact Ice de today and tell him we have everything ready, just waiting for him. Chapter 608: Esteban Zaragosa is your hero udio Belles suddenly froze, Why am I the one to contact?. He didnt want to actively seek out the man. Esteban Zaragosa was stunned at the question, Youre the one who did the coboration with Ice de, Ice de never liked me, as for Tom Paul, Im sure he doesnt like him either, youre the one he likes the most, so of course youre the one whos leaving. Tom Paul deliberately quipped, Yes, Ice de looks better on you, and very good. -Eye to the bedtime tip! This, of course, is a statement Tom Paul didnt dare utter. Say it out loud and udius Belles will probably axe you to death. Thetest reports from Z, the country has recently seen many cases of strange disappearances, the police`s now have stepped in to investigate, but so far, no missing persons have been recovered, the station will continue to follow the story Esteban Zaragosa watched the news with a stony face, It seems that Orlondo Marta has really lost her mind and is trying to capture even passersby to experiment. Tom Paul: God wants him to go crazy, Orlondo Marta is nowpletely dehumanized, he is making the masses panic and think that the dark cab is doing things smoothly, so we will help him poke holes. udius Belles looked at Tom Paul, The speech is much improved. Thats right, cant I improve my Chinese when Im with a toxic woman like you every day?Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. udio Belles: udio Belles turned around and realized that Esteban Zaragosa had disappeared, Where is Esteban Zaragosa?. Tom Paul continued to stutter and watch the news, Hes probably going to see Dulcina Calvo again, at this time, yes. He goes to see Dulcina Calvo every day at this time, and then he goes to theb to wreak havoc on the mice. What a lover. udio Belles snatched the package of melons from her hand and threw them in the trash. Then why are you still here, going to theb and working with him on the antidote?. Tom Paul: Cant I take a break? Tired as he was, Tom Paul got up and headed for theb. Spend a night. At four oclock in the morning, the rming sound of Tom Paul was heard in theb. Its finally developed! No more night experiments! This Orlondo Marta is a real pain in the ass! He injects us with so many drugs and makes us break them one by one, its aplicated process! Who else in the world could have developed this potion but me? Esteban Zaragosa looked at the potion, his dark eyes shining with excitement as the man took off his gloves, grabbed the vial and stormed out of theb. With the antidote, Dulcina could wake up safe and sound, alive and well as before. Adam Rouco and udio Belles are awakened by Tom Pauls rming screams and leave their room. udio Belles rubbed his sore neck and asked with a frown, Whats the matter, why are you screaming? Tom Paul eximed, We have the cure! Dulcina Calvo is saved. Adam Rouco and udio Belles were stunned, with a sh of joy in their eyes, and then walked quickly to the medical room. Tom Paul did the same: Why dont you give me apliment? Im a genius. udius Belles red at him and said, Could you have developed the potion on your own without Esteban Zaragosa? I think youre just sleeping in theb, and Esteban Zaragosa is the one who developed it. That said, would this antidote havee out if I hadnt changed the dosage of ingredients on a whim? So Im the key, all right. udius Belles gave a perfunctorypliment, Okay, okay, okay, youre the best, youre the best in the world, go to heaven. They stood outside the medical room and looked in. Esteban Zaragosa had injected the antidote into Dulcina Calvos body and was observing her bodys reaction. The body data on the cardiac monitor didnt change much either. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes stared at the girl, Dulcina, wake up. Dulcina?. Esteban Zaragosa called Dulcina Calvo numerous times and watched her for about half an hour, but Dulcina Calvo still showed no signs of waking up. The light in Esteban Zaragosas eyes faded a little, and the heartbeat, racing with excitement and joy, gradually cooled What went wrong? It obviously seeded when I tried it on mice just now. But why didnt Dulcina Calvo wake up after more than half an hour when she arrived? What part of the process went wrong? Outside the medical room, Tom Paul frowned and rubbed his chin thinking, Thats odd, why hasnt Dulcina Calvo woken up yet? Shes a strong drug, shell wake up in 20 minutes at most, but its been almost 40 minutes, why hasnt she woken up? udio Belles: Could it be that the medicine is not working at all? Inside the medical room, Esteban Zaragosa sat disheveled in the chair next to the bed, running his hands over his face in utter disappointment. Suddenly, the heart monitor sounded an rm. Esteban Zaragosas heart gave a click and he looked at the monitor, where Dulcina Calvos blood pressure had spiked and the girl in the hospital bed suddenly and violently coughed. Dulcina! Dulcina Calvo, who was unconscious, violently coughed up arge pool of ck blood. Outside the door, Tom Paul rushed in, No, it looks like shes been poisoned! Dulcina Calvos pulse, growing weaker and weaker. Tom Paul took the blood for analysis, which revealed that Dulcina Calvos blood was highly toxic. Orlondo Marta has not only puppeteered Dulcina Calvo, she has poisoned her. Esteban Zaragosas better judgment andposurepletely copsed: Orlondo Marta poisoned Dulcina so that I woulde to him for the antidote, and Im going after him now! udio Belles stopped him, Esteban Zaragosa, youre crazy! Orlondo Marta is doing this so youll get confused and run off to get caught! How are you going to get the antidote when she catches you!. Esteban Zaragosa could no longer contain his emotions and shouted uncontrobly, Ill do whatever I want as long as Orlondo Marta gives me the antidote, I want Dulcina Calvo to live in peace! SnapC udio Belles pped him hard. udio Belles looked at him coldly, If Dulcina Calvo were awake right now, she wouldnt want you to do this either, youre risking your life. Esteban Zaragosa scoffed, Dulcina could have gone alone to find the Benan and almost been swallowed by the wolves for me, are you going to let me watch Dulcina die of poisoning and do nothing? I cant do that. I can lose anything, but I cant lose Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo must be saved, but this, can be done at the same time as finishing Orlondo Marta, once we finish with Orlondo Marta, we can negotiate with him for the antidote! Tom Paul lightened the mood, Yes, I just went to theb and whatever Dulcina Calvo nted is highly toxic and I dont have an antidote for Dulcina Calvo at this time. Well have to go to Orlondo Marta and ask her for the antidote. Esteban Zaragosa turned to the girl in the hospital bed, her blood was weak, and the mansrge, thin hand gently caressed the girls small, pale face, Dulcina, dont worry, I will find the antidote for you. Esteban Zaragosa hugged the petite girl tightly and said to the others in the room, Id like a moment alone with Dulcina, can youe out? udio Belles pursed his lips, Okay, lets go out, stay alone. As they left, Esteban Zaragosa kissed Dulcina Calvo on the forehead and said in a low, deep voice, Im sorry for putting you through all this. If it werent for him, Dulcina Calvo would still be living a happy and safe life, always carefree as a child. He promised Papa Dulcina Pueblo that he would spare her sorrows, that he would spare her suffering, that he would spare her from not having a branch to lean on, but in the end, all the suffering and storms were taken away by him. He said he would protect her and the child, but the child is gone and now he sees her lying in a hospital bed and there is nothing he can do. Esteban Zaragosa felt so deeply helpless that even his heart seemed to yearn and grow weary. Esteban Zaragosa finally buried himself in the girls neck, his voice muffled as he repeated, Im sorry. In an instant, Dulcina Calvo felt a warmth rushing from her neck. Was it Esteban Zaragosa who cried? She tried to open her mouth to speak, but she couldnt and no sound came out of her throat. She wanted so badly to reach out and hug Esteban Zaragosa and tell him not to feel bad, she was sure he would heal her. Because, she always believed that Esteban Zaragosa was the most powerful person in the world and in her heart Esteban Zaragosa was her hero. Chapter 609: Breaking into the Dark Court at night! The men sent by the Dark Organization met with Esteban Zaragosas group and nned a night raid at a time when the Dark Courts defenses and surveince were at their weakest. Before leaving, Esteban Zaragosa went to the hall to see Dulcina Calvo again. Dulcina, I will fetch the antidote and return to you safe and sound. Dulcina Calvos thick, long eyshes fluttered gently as Esteban Zaragosa looked lovingly at the girls face, smiled slightly and reached out to take her small hand in his. I know, youve heard, havent you? The man leaned over and kissed the girl on the forehead. Arriving near the Dark Court, Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles, as a group, were the first to mingle. Esteban Zaragosa spoke in a low voice: Let us separate and go to Orlondo Marta. udio Belles, red lips slightly curved, suddenly whistled. Esteban Zaragosa was slightly startled and worried about scaring the snake when a dark shadow suddenly appeared in the darkness. Esteban Zaragosa reacted extremely quickly by drawing his pistol and pointing it at the visitor. The visitor was none other than the Commander of the Dark Court, Yugo de. However, udio Belles held his arm, One of ours. udius Belles looked at the Dark Court Commander and asked, Where are all the puppet killers?. The Dark Court Commander said, Orlondo Marta has cultivated arge group of puppet assassins, all of them are in the dungeon, I will not take you there, if I go away, I am afraid it will cause Orlondo Martas suspicion, here is the key, those puppet assassins are very powerful, you must be careful yourselves. udio Belles took the keys, Yes, thank you very much. Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles were always familiar with the Dark Court, so the trip to the dungeon was a piece of cake. When did you turn the knife of fools on me? udius Belles raised an eyebrow, Id like to turn a man in a moment. Esteban Zaragosa nodded, The beauty trick really works. udio Belles: Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles climbed to the top of the dungeon and saw hordes of puppet killers from a transparent ss at the top of the dungeon looking down. In the dungeon, many of those puppet killers were ordinary people, locked in huge cages like trapped beasts. Because of the drugs and chips, many of them had lost their minds and clung to the steel and iron cages like zombies, banging their bodies and heads against them, dripping blood, but those puppets could not feel any pain. Even someone as heartless as udio Belles could not help but feel a shudder at the sight of such a scene, and unconsciously clenched his fists in rage: Orlondo Marta has done this to his heart and soul, and it would be a blessing for him to live another day! Esteban Zaragosa looked sadly at the men in the dungeon turned into puppets and frowned, I hope we can get them all out. But the dungeons and the Dark Court are so heavily guarded, we surely cant get them all out tonight, and dont forget our purpose tonight, we can only take a few puppets, save themter and have theme forward to use Orlondo Marta in front of the `boss and remove Orlondo Marta from power. Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips, Lets see what the n is. Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles stood at the top of the dungeon room, waiting for Adam Rouco and Tom Paul to blend in and draw the guards and the Dark Court doctors away. udius Belles looked at the time, 11:20, and Adam Rouco and Tom Paul arrived at the dungeon on time. They drew all the guards, at which point Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles jumped from the roof. Esteban Zaragosa knocks out all those doctors and when udio Belles uses the key to open one of the cages, the puppet killer inside suddenly lunges at it with a vengeance. To leave the golems alive, udio Belles could not shoot them and had to fight them physically, Esteban Zaragosa took out his electric bat from behind and knocked them out! Outside the dungeon, an rm had sounded. Its no good, theyve seen us, get out of here. Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles each carried a fainting golem and stormed out of the dungeon. While the Dark Court was being used by arge number of guards, Ice de, with the Dark Organization, set fire directly to the Dark Courts dungeons, which were filled with arge number of carefully trained puppets, leaving the guards no time to catch the intruders. Once they were in the car and had escaped the shadowy organization without incident, udius Belles ckened his shoulders and rolled his eyes, to check that there was no Esteban Zaragosa in the car. What about Esteban Zaragosa? Tom Paul was also stunned, Thats strange, I clearly saw him get into the car!. Adam Rouco frowned slightly, Not good, Esteban Zaragosa should have stayed in the Dark Court to find an antidote for Dulcina Calvo. udio Belles immediately shouted, Stop the car! The car was being driven by Ice des assistant, Old K. Old K. looked at Ice Cleaver, who was sitting in the passenger seat, and asked, Master of the Court, for the car? Ice de didnt even blink, his voice emotionless, Keep driving. udius Belles looked harshly at Ice de, Esteban Zaragosa is not from your dark organization, I didnt ask you to save him! But you cant stop me from rescuing him! Stop the car for me! Ice de cast a cold re and sneered, What, are you going to apany White Wolf to his death?. Its not your turn to decide who Im going to escort to his death, Lord Court! Stop the car! Stop the car or Ill shoot! udius Belles pointed his pistol directly at Old K, who was driving, but his eyes were looking at Ice de: Stop the car or Ill shoot him!. Old K, after all, was a trained mercenary and his face showed no fear, he just looked at Ice de. Ice de pursed his thin lips and his face was sullen, Old K, stop the car!. This woman, so happy to apany that White Wolf to his death? As soon as the car stopped, udius Belles moved quickly and jumped straight out of the car, running as fast as he could towards the original road. Naturally Tom Paul and Adam Rouco jumped out of the car, their brothers were still in the Dark Court and naturally they could not stand idly by. As they all drove off, Old K looked hesitantly at Ice de, Court Master, shall we drive backwards or forwards?. Ice de gritted his teeth: A bunch of idiots! A bunch of willful fools! No wonder theyve be ouws. Old K couldnt help but ask, Master, in fact, for this mission, you dont need to go out at all, you can send me to bring some brothers and it will be done, its really a bit dangerous for you to go out personally. Ice de, with his eyes a little arrogant, pursed his lips and said, Its been too long since I havent moved my muscles and Im too idle. Old K: This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Is this the reason for your personal presence, Your Excellency? Wasnt it because of that ck Rose woman? But, naturally, Old K would not dare to say anything drastic. Inside the Dark Court, Esteban Zaragosa has gone into the medicine warehouse. The Dark Courts pharmacy has thousands of herbs, and if Esteban Zaragosa wasnt a top doctor, there would be no way to find them, or to find an antidote. After searching for a half hour or so, Esteban Zaragosa finally found the antidote in a dark cab at the end of the room. But as he picked up the small porcin vial, an rm suddenly went off and the whole pharmacy went on alert. Esteban Zaragosas eyebrows jumped, prepared by Orlondo Marta! Snap! In the darkness, a p was heard. Orlondo Martas voice rang out, You do have the courage to stay alone to find the antidote, but I really didnt expect you to be so fond of that girl, Esteban. For her, you would even risk your life. Chapter 610: The Search for the Antidote Esteban Zaragosa grabbed the small vial and watched as the shadows slipped outside, knowing full well that Orlondo Marta had spread a web of heaven and earth waiting for him. Is this the antidote or not! Orlondo Martaughed and said, Its just a vitamin pill in there, I figured youd be worried and also disorganized because of that Dulcina Calvo girl, I just didnt think your defenses would get so bad. Esteban Zaragosa gritted his teeth and said angrily, What on earth have you poisoned Dulcina with! And where is the antidote? I have the antidote, but only one. Esteban Zaragosa reached for his pistol and faced Orlondo Marta: You know Im not a bad shot. Orlondo Marta smiled calmly and lightly, If you kill me now, not only will you not get the antidote, but you wont be able to escape either, there are secret guards out there. I could have tied you up and threatened you, or I could have threatened you. Orlondo Marta growled contemptuously, Threats? Esteban, after all these years with me, you still dont know my temperament. And I dont let them threaten me either, always, only I threaten people. Esteban Zaragosa snapped Orlondo Martas neck and put the muzzle of the gun against her temple. But now I do threaten you, hand me the antidote and I can give you a full body shot!. Esteban, not even your father would dare speak to me like that. My father is my father and I am me! Then why the hell did you kill my father! Just like you, he tried to stop my puppet killer, but no one has been able to stop what I want to do.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosas eyes were red with rage as he looked at Orlondo Marta, You are incorrigible!. Esteban Zaragosa was about to press Orlondo Marta to leave the pharmacy when, in the gloom, he caught a glimpse of a distinctive mole behind the right ear of the immobilized Orlondo Marta, and Esteban Zaragosas eyes sank. He spent a lot of time with Orlondo Marta and remembers very well that Orlondo Marta had no mole behind the right ear. Youre not Orlondo Marta! Who are you? Outside the drug store, a familiar voice suddenly came. Esteban, you disappoint me so much that I have been waiting for you to recognize that the person you are holding hostage is not me at all. Esteban Zaragosa pushed the fake Orlondo Marta with a mp and mmed the door of the pharmacy chamber shut. The medicine store isrge and Esteban Zaragosa is hidden behind the deepest medicine cab. Even if those outside fell, it was better to fight them in the light and Esteban Zaragosa in the dark. Esteban Zaragosa wielded his pistol, examining the movement outside and waiting for an opportunity to move. Outside Orlondo Martas voice rang out, Esteban, stop struggling and hiding, dont you want the antidote? Come out and I will give it to you. No sooner had Orlondo Martas words left his lips than the sound of gunshots suddenly came from outside. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed, could it be udio Belles and the others who had returned? Meanwhile, Esteban Zaragosa heard the roar of fighter nes in the sky outside. Esteban Zaragosa quickly emerged from the medicine warehouse and confronted udio Belles and his group from behind. What brings you back? udio Belles was furious and wanted to curse, Do you think we are going to watch you die, Esteban Zaragosa? Esteban Zaragosa said, Finding the antidote to save Dulcina is up to me, I cant drag you guys!. All this dragging and not dragging! Soon after, Ice de and Old K also turned around. And not only did Ice de and Old K turn back, but the rescue of Ice des dark organization arrived inrge numbers, surrounding the dark guards at once. Esteban Zaragosa caught a glimpse of a retreating Orlondo Marta and rushed to take advantage of the situation. He must get the antidote from Orlondo Marta! Dulcina can wait no longer! Chapter 611: Eduardo Tercero can save Dulcina Calvo’s life Esteban Zaragosa had been following Orlondo Marta until he reached the edge of the cliff behind the Dark Court. Dont run away, you have nowhere to go, and we have informed the President of the General about your creation of the puppet assassins, your forces will soon be dismantled. You have killed so many innocent lives, and you still have no remorse? Orlondo Marta stood on the edge of the precipice andughed out loud: What, you, my subordinate, you want to teach me that backing down is the only way? Esteban, sooner orter, you will understand the greatness of what I am pursuing. Greatness? Heh, if mutting the innocent is greatness, whats the point of defending justice! Esteban Zaragosa raised the gun he had in his hand and pointed it at Orlondo Marta: Leave it father justiciero. Orlondo Marta smiled faintly, Its been a long time since you called me righteous father. This is thest time I call you, as a thank you for not killing me then, if you had cut me then, I would not be who I am now. But since I am alive now, it is my duty and responsibility to avenge my parents and avenge Dulcina. Orlondo Marta pulled a small porcin vial from her pocket, one arm dangling in the air, a million cliffs beneath her hand. This is the antidote that will bring Dulcina Calvo back to her senses. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes narrowed sharply, Go ahead, what do you want? He was willing to give whatever was asked of him in exchange for the antidote, as long as he could get it. What if my condition is that you submit to me and work for me? Orlondo Marta! You know very well that is not possible! Orlondo Marta looked at the antidote in her hand and sighed, So much for so-called true love in this world. You say you would do anything for Dulcina Calvo, I only ask you to submit to me and you wont. Esteban Zaragosa sneered, Do you think everyone in the world is as selfish as you, Orlondo Marta, you have killed so many people and you can still talk about justice so righteously, why dont you go to hell? Orlondo Marta grabbed the medicine bottle and took a step closer to the cliff, Esteban, then I will do as you wish, take this bottle of antidote and jump with me. Orlondo Marta! Orlondo Marta was already jumping towards the abyss. Esteban Zaragosa came to follow Orlondo Marta to get the antidote, but was prevented by udio Belles and his group, who arrived in a hurry. Youre crazy! Theres a million meters down here! Youll die if you jump! Esteban Zaragosas eyes were red-rimmed, Thats Dulcinas only antidote!. The man clenched his fist and mmed it against the mountain wall! Bright red blood came out of his fist. Adam Rouco looked at the depth of the cliff and said, Orlondo Marta is a deep thinker, hes been nning this for years, I dont think hes going to jump to his death just like that, we have to send someone to look for Orlondo Martas body. udio Belles: I agree, Orlondo Marta was a deep thinker, I dont think he died just like that either, besides, Dulcina Calvos antidote was taken with him, we have to send someone to look for the antidote. Back at the Chalet on Lookout Mountain, Ice de and Old K were stopped outside the mountain by udius Belles. You are not from Z and now that our partnership has temporarily dissolved, you cannot enter my private property. Ice des dark eyes red at udius Belles, So now youre done using us and toss us aside? Dont forget that Orlondo Marta may still be alive, and that you promised me a deal I have in mind, so if you want to break it in front of me, you can try. Ice de was a maverick to the extreme, who could really stop him from doing what he wanted, even if udio Belles did? Not only udio Belles, but also Esteban Zaragosa and Adam Rouco, who were present, would not have been able to stop Ice de. Ice de walked past udio Belles, slightly raising his jaw, toward the vi. Esteban Zaragosas men could enter his private vi, how could he, as her man, not enter her vi? Ice des eyes glittered slightly. udius Belles gritted his teeth, but despite his resentment, there was nothing he could do to stop Ice de. Esteban Zaragosa and Tom Paul went to the presidential pce and returned after a briefing. Esteban Zaragosa is temporarily acting as the head of the dark organization and has been ordered to treat the puppets that Orlondo Marta has controlled with drugs and chips. There is also a secret nationwide assassination order against Orlondo Marta. The men sent to investigate at the bottom of the cliff return one by one on their orders, and so far neither Orlondo Martas body nor the antidote is found. When Esteban Zaragosa learns of this, he returns to the room and spends the day with Dulcina Calvo. In the evening, Esteban Zaragosa suddenly leaves the medical room with Dulcina Calvo in his arms. udio Belles looked at him with distrust: Esteban Zaragosa, where are you going with Dulcina Calvo in your arms?. We are no longer ouws, the President of the Generality promised me that he would dedicate all the medical forces of the country to save Dulcina, I dont believe that so many top doctors and medical resources cannot cure the poison in Dulcinas body. With these words, Esteban Zaragosa carried Dulcina Calvo out of the vi in his arms. udio Belles looked at Esteban Zaragosas back and felt inexplicably distressed. Ice de looked at udio Belles and growled, He gave his life for another woman and you followed him, I didnt think the ck rose was so pure of love. Pure emotions pure hell! udius Belles gave her a merciless look, Im not going to ept you spending the `night here with old K! I think you should get down the hill as soon as possible before it gets too dark! What if I said I had a way to save Dulcina Calvos life? udius Belles watery eyes quivered fiercely, What did you say? If you could save Dulcina Calvos life, why didnt you say so before? Now Esteban Zaragosa has taken Dulcina Calvo with him you! The mansrge hands, entangled around the womans slender waist, brought her violently into his arms. Eduardo Tercero! What are you doing? Eduardo Tercero stared at her and said, word for word, In our country C, there is a medicine that can cure a hundred poisons. udio Belles frowned, But what Dulcina Calvo has is not a normal poison, its a strong poison, and your medicine C may not work on Dulcina Calvo. This medicine, called the Hundred Spirits Pill, is the only one in all of C Country. It can cure any poison in this world, no matter what it is. udius Belles eyes lit up, This pill, I will take it. Eduardo Tercero frowned slightly, Dulcina Calvo was the love of White Wolfs life, wouldnt you be happy if she died? How could this woman think of saving a life? udio Belles pursed his red lips and said earnestly, Dulcina Calvo is not my friend, but she is Esteban Zaragosas friend. Esteban Zaragosa has saved my life countless times, and whatever he wants to protect, I will do my best to protect. Heh, has the love for Lobo nco reached the point of love for the house?Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Edward the Third lowered that icy handsome face to slowly approach her, and said in a cold voice, But that Pepto Bismol, extremely precious, I dont want to sell it to anyone, I still intend to keep it for my own use someday, who am I to sell it to please White Wolf? Chapter 612: Delivery of the antidote with one hand. Eduardo Tercero, Im not joking with you, Im serious, Dulcina Calvo would be of no use to you if she died! Eduardo Tercero raised his eyebrows and looked at udio Belles with interest, What does Dulcina Calvos death have to do with me? udio Belles said in a serious manner, If Dulcina Calvo dies, Esteban Zaragosa wont feel like being the head of the Ming Organization, and if Esteban Zaragosa runs away, who will you sign the 100-year alliance between Z and C with? Eduardo Tercero rubbed his chin and nodded deliberately, What you say doesnt seem so far-fetched. udio Belles thought Eduardo Tercero really believed him and continued, Yes, if you were to give Dulcina Calvo that Centurion pill, if Dulcina Calvo wakes up, Esteban Zaragosa, a man I know, would certainly pay you back, and with a huge benefit you cant imagine. And its a huge benefit you cant imagine, you wont lose out. Eduardo Terceros eyes rolled and his face grew cold, But its just that I dont want to save Lobo ncos wife. Eduardo Tercero, dont be funny, weve known each other for a long time, were friends at least, are you one of those who wont save a dead woman? Friends? When have I ever said I wanted to be your friend? Besides, at the bottom of the mountain, who said our cooperation was over for the time being, and who just took Old K and me down the mountain? Old K nodded vigorously, Yes, Miss udio, you were quick to go to our Court Master when you were in need, but as soon as you turned around and used our Court Master, you ignored us, and so sincerely, do you still want our Court Master to give you the Hundred Spirit Pill? Not to mention that our Pavilion Master is happy about it, I even fight for the Pavilion Master. Listen to that, even my men dont think its a good idea. udius Belles bit his red lip, Whats not good, you dont think the price Im offering you isnt attractive enough? Eduardo Tercero curved his thin lips, with a tinge of amusement in his eyes, Do you have any other offers Im interested in? udio Belles cleared his throat, looked at Old K, who was following Eduardo Tercero, and said, You tell Old K to leave for now, I have something to tell you alone.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Words that could only be spoken alone with him. A faint smile shone in the mans eyes as he stared at her; the womans words were undoubtedly pleasant to him. Old K, go wait outside first. Old K felt a little uneasy, after all, this ck Rose was cunning and devious in his eyes, perhaps she had some kind of calctions and intentions against the Court Master now, Court Master, you have to be careful. When Old K had left, Edward the Third made his way to the side of the couch and sat down, looking all ears, Go ahead, what can you bring me? udio Belles took a deep breath and relented, Earlier you asked me to stay with you for a hundred days, now you bring out the hundred elixirs and save Dulcina Calvo, I can stay with you for a hundred and twenty days, what do you think? Eduardo Tercero was only interested in her beauty and her body, one hundred days was thepany, one hundred and twenty days too, it was not certain who would sleep with whom! Although udio Belles took it for granted, his ears still blushed a little when Eduardo Terceros deep, burning gaze rested on his face after saying these words. Eduardo Tercero snorted, Dont you even care about your pride for Lobo nco?. udio Belles was proud, but now he was being used as a condition and price for a man, to save that mans girlfriend. Eduardo Tercero was furious and irritated for no reason. udio Belles frowned, Isnt that the kind of offer you want me to make? And now youre behaving like a gentleman? Edward the Third got up from the sofa and walked past her indifferently, Dont take yourself so seriously, I wouldnt give you a hundred pills for another two hundred days. Only one hundred and twenty days, do you think youre worth it?. udio Belles was humiliated by her words, sessfully, and clenched his fists, Eduardo Tercero, dont get ahead of yourself! Eduardo Tercero turned to the door of the chalet andughed lightly, You dont seem to understand the situation, now youre asking me, not me. What exactly does it take for you to give me the Centurion? Edward the Thirds dark eyes sank and there was ice in them, White Wolf wants to save his wife, let him talk to me, but you you are in no condition to talk to me. Eduardo Tercero! The man was already striding out of the vi. udio Belles saw Eduardo Tercero get into the car with the old K. It didnt take long for the car to leave the lookout of the Chalet on the mountain. udio Belles cast a stern nce at the back of the car and cursed before calling Esteban Zaragosa on the phone. Esteban Zaragosa had just taken Dulcina Calvo to the VIP room of the best hospital in the country. The phone rang. Esteban Zaragosa picked it up: Hello? Is this Esteban? Its Dulcinas mother. Esteban Zaragosa looked at Dulcina Calvo in the hospital bed and his eyes narrowed slightly, Aunt. Esteban, Ive been trying to call Dulcina, but I cant get through, she said. Yes. Tia, dont worry, Dulcina. Dulcina is fine. Esteban Zaragosa ended up with a deep sense of guilt in his heart, he wasnt trying to deceive Mother Dulcina, but if he told her now about Dulcina Calvo, he couldnt do anything but worry. They are safe and sound together, so thats good, so thats good. Then your father and I are relieved.. Oh Esteban, I havent spoken to this girl on the phone in a while, can you put Dulcina on? It might not be convenient. Huh? Mother Dulcina froze. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girl in the hospital bed and spoke lightly, Dulcina is asleep. Oh, so early to bed. Esteban Zaragosa, ever resilient, said, Dulcina has worked a few extra nights in thest few days, so shes especially sleepy, and Ive tried to wake her up several times tonight. Oh oh oh, forget it then, overtime makes you tired, let her sleep. Mother Dulcinas mother chattered some more and talked to Esteban Zaragosa for a while before hanging up. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and stroked Dulcina Calvos hair, saying in a muffled voice: Dulcina, wake up, I cant hide it anymore. Youre not very tired after having slept so long. Not long after, Esteban Zaragosas phone rang again, this time with udio Belles. Theres a medicine in C. Its called the Hundred Spirit Pill, it can cure a hundred poisons, theres only one in all of C. Its in the hands of Eduardo Tercero right now. The light under Esteban Zaragosas eyes, shone, and even his heart beat much faster. After hanging up the phone, Esteban Zaragosa immediately contacted Eduardo Tercero. Half an hourter, Esteban Zaragosa met with Eduardo Tercero at a private beachfront vi. What do you want? asked Esteban Zaragosa, bluntly. Eduardo Tercero did not mince words: To get the ck Rose out of the Ming Organization. Esteban Zaragosa expected Eduardo Tercero to ask him for some resource, or even something big between Z and C, but he did not expect Eduardo Tercero to ask him for this matter. Before Orlondo Marta was in office, the ck Rose was eliminated, and now that I have just assumed the position of Court Master of the Ming Organization, her status itself has not yet been restored. Then it will never be restored, she, I will ept it. Eduardo Tercero saw Esteban Zaragosa frown slightly and thought Esteban Zaragosa had a disagreement, What, you dont like it? Esteban Zaragosa: No. It is better for udio to have one hand on the man and one hand on the medicine. Eduardo Tercero: Heh, the man udio Belles is loyal to and protects, sells her without hesitation for the woman he loves! This stupid woman still works for him! What a fool! udius Belles, far away in the Chalet on Lookout Mountain, sneezes inexplicably. Whos cursing me? Chapter 613: Dulcina Calvo is awake! Eduardo Tercero instructed old K to return to C in the evening to fetch the Pepto Bismol, and the next morning Eduardo Tercero personally delivered it to the hospital. Early in the morning, udio Belles was still awake when he received a call from Esteban Zaragosa. After receiving the call from Esteban Zaragosa, udio Belles did not think much of it, but was surprised at the ease with which Eduardo Tercero had delivered the Pepto Bismol to Esteban Zaragosa. udio Belles had just arrived at the hospital when she found Esteban Zaragosa apparently waiting for her. Has Dulcina Calvo taken her medicine, did the Pepto Bismol work for Dulcina Calvo?. Esteban Zaragosa looked at udio Belles and said, udio, I have something to tell you. What is it, more important than saving Dulcina Calvo? From now on, you are no longer a mercenary or an assassin for Ming, you are free. udio Belles froze for a long moment, blinked with watery eyes and looked amused at Esteban Zaragosa, Are you kidding me Esteban Zaragosa, this joke is not funny at all? Im not joking with you, being a murderer for the rest of your life is not a good ce for a girl, and whether you want it or not, my decision wont change. With those words Esteban Zaragosa turned and walked straight into the room. udio Belles was about to enter after him when Eduardo Tercero, who had approached him, snapped his wrist. udio Belles red at him, What are you doing pulling me, Eduardo Tercero? Esteban Zaragosa has sold you to me! What did you say? Eduardo Terceros thin lips bowed in a slight smile, The man to whom you are loyal has traded you for a hundred pills to save his beloved. In the heart of Lobo nco, you are worth no more than a pill. udio Belles mouth twitched and, after a few seconds, he shouted to the room, Esteban Zaragosa, my ass!. With that, udio Belles ran into the room, only to have Eduardo Tercero throw his arms around his shoulders. udio Belles instantly lost weight, his face turned red and he punched and kicked Eduardo Tercero, Eduardo Tercero, put me down! Ill let you go when we get to Country C. Country C When did she say she was going to go to Country C with him! Youre kidnapping! Eduardo Tercero didnt mind in the least: Thats also because youre so dishonest. If you had been more honest, I wouldnt have used force. Eduardo Tercero, you bastard! The mans thin lips curved yfully as he opened his mouth slightly, I dont have a White Wolf grandfather. udio Belles: Damn Esteban Zaragosa, how dare he betray her! When hees back to Z, hes going to tear Esteban Zaragosa to pieces! After all his troubles with Dulcina Calvo, Esteban Zaragosa had sold her out without hesitation! The more I think about it, the more I think about it! In the living room, Dulcina Calvo shows signs of waking up after taking Pepto Bismol. But the drug is still taking its time to take full effect. The girl, lying on the bed, eyshes fluttering rapidly, seemed to be having some kind of nightmare, hands clutching the nkets tightly. Esteban Zaragosa no no Dulcina Calvos voice was weak and Esteban Zaragosa leaned in to listen, Dulcina, wake up, Im here, dont be afraid. Half an hour had passed, the effect of the drug had almost worn off and Dulcina Calvo, unconscious in bed, was waking up. Esteban Zaragosa looked at Dulcina Calvo as she slowly woke up, her heart almost overflowing with joy and excitement.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo opens her heavy eyelids and her blurred vision reveals a handsome, familiar and eager face. Dulcina Calvo had been asleep for so long that the real world still seemed a little unreal to her. Is it really Esteban Zaragosa? Dulcina Calvo slowly reached out her small hand, but it didnt have much strength. Realizing that she wanted to touch him, Esteban Zaragosa immediately took her small hand and pressed it against his face. Dulcina, youve finally woken up, do you know how long Ive been waiting for you?. Dulcina Calvos eyes opened slightly at the touch of that very real body heat, and she unconsciously looked down at her hands, her eyes rising with excitement. She was not dead, she could touch Esteban Zaragosa. At this thought, Dulcina Calvo looked at him and tears came to her eyes. Esteban Zaragosas heart ached and he pulled her into his arms: Why are you crying just after waking up? Im here, Im always here. Esteban Zaragosa kissed her forehead downward and Dulcina Calvo threw herself on his chest, her small hands clutching his shirt, crying uncontrobly. I had long, long dreams I dreamed that you killed our baby and that you were with udio Belles and you didnt love me Wu, Wu Esteban Zaragosas eyes fluttered at the mention of the baby. Dulcina Calvo looked at him with a little white face, Why did I sleep so long, what happened? Oh, I remember I was taken by Orlondo Marta, Esteban Zaragosa, your fair father is a bad thing, you cant trust him anymore! Esteban Zaragosa nodded, his forehead rested gently on the girls, his dark eyes looked at her with deep, dark affection, I know, dont worry, the most important thing now, is to get well, the rest, leave it in my hands. Dulcina Calvos small hands, touching her belly, her dark eyes fixed on Esteban Zaragosa, Is our baby well? The baby Esteban Zaragosa opened his mouth to tell her, but seeing how weak he was now, he wouldnt be able to stand the fright if he heard it again at this moment Chapter 614: Pampering you is what I want most in my life As Dulcina Calvos teary eyes stared at Esteban Zaragosa, there was no way for him to tell her that her baby was missing. The Dulcina shes fine, you dont have to worry. Until Dulcina Calvos body recovers, Esteban Zaragosa intends to keep the secret until death. Dulcina Calvos gaunt, pale face lit up with a smile when she received the affirmative answer, I knew it, our baby will be safe and sound. Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo in his arms and said softly, Im sorry I didnt protect you. How could you guess something like that, plus a lot must have happened during the time I was in aa? Esteban Zaragosa said that he and Orlondo Marta had quarreled, Orlondo Marta was his legitimate father after all, and Dulcina Calvo knew it must be hard on his heart. I really didnt think old Orlondo Marta was so bad, Esteban Zaragosa, even though you had a fight with your righteous father, you have me and the baby. Dulcina Calvo said, her warm little hand took the mans big one and pressed it against her t little belly. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes looked at her with deep concentration, his heart ached for Dulcina knowing how sad she would be if her baby disappeared. Esteban Zaragosa forced a smile and curved his lips, pulling the slender girl tighter into his arms. You are enough, as long as you are safe by my side, I am content. Dulcina Calvo lifted her small face slightly, If you are sad, you must tell me, I can share it with you too. Im not sad, you dont know how happy I am that you woke up this time. Dulcina Calvo leaned on her arms and stretched with both arms, How long was I asleep, why do I feel so soft from sleep? Youve been asleep for like half a month. Im going to go crazy if you dont wake up. Dulcina Calvo let out a giggle and said, But if you go crazy and no one saves me, Ill be even more unable to wake up. He thought that when Dulcina Calvo woke up, she would me him, hate him and break up with him, but when Dulcina Calvo woke up, sheforted him instead. This made Esteban Zaragosa feel even worse. Dulcina. Hmm?This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Esteban Zaragosa took her by the arm and drew her into his embrace as if she were a precious treasure, and he buried himself in the warmth of the girls neck and said softly, When Im done with this, Ill take you back to La Ciudad Santa and never leave you again. If you like children, well have lots of them, and if you want to eat sauerkraut, Ill make you sauerkraut every day, okay?. Dulcina Calvo froze, as if she hadnt expected Esteban Zaragosa to give up his career for her, and the little girl lifted her little face to look at him hesitantly, But wont you be unhappy if you give up the career you like? I dont want you to be unhappy because of me. Who loved this dangerous career of licking blood at gunpoint? He hadnt been free before, but now, Orlondo Martas forces had been dismantled and now he was only temporarily acting as the head of the Ming Organization, a Court Lord position that he could fill whoever he wanted, he just wanted to live a quiet life as a normal person with his girl. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her lovingly, hisrge hand gently caressing her small face as he said, I can still remain a doctor without this. Id be a bastard if I made you wait and worry about me all the time. In my life, the profession I love most is responsible for making you happy. Dulcina Calvo was indefatigable, tears welling up in her eyes. Esteban Zaragosa why are you so kind to me? Youre going to spoil me. Dulcina Calvo clenched her small fist and wiped the tears from her eyes. Esteban Zaragosa looked down and kissed her, Pampering you is the most important thing Ive ever done in my life. Dulcina Calvo was about to say something melodramatic in response, but her stomach was already roaring uncontrobly. The girls face flushed with embarrassment, I havent eaten for days and Im so hungry I could eat a cow. Esteban Zaragosa had sent a lot of food, all Dulcina Calvos favorites, but Dulcina Calvo hadnt eaten for many days, and although she had a good appetite, Esteban Zaragosa wouldnt let her eat too much fatty food. Mainly, she ate a lot of lean porridge with green vegetables. Once Dulcina Calvo had eaten and drunk enough, shey back down on the hospital bed, her watery eyes turned to her surroundings, and curiously she couldnt help but ask, Esteban Zaragosa, where are we? Z. Dulcina Calvos eyes widened slightly, Country Z? How did we end up in Country Z? Is Country Z your home country? It used to be, but now, not anymore. Wherever you are now, thats where Im from. Dulcina Calvo let out a giggle, her face slightly flushed. Seems to me youre talking about love this time after all the time Ive been sleeping, so I guess I wasnt in aa for nothing. Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand and pped him on the forehead. Why are you hitting me? Do you know how worried Ive been all this time? If you fall into aa like this again, I wont hurry up and hug you and martyr myself. Dulcina Calvo looked up at him with a sweet smile, stars twinkling in her clear crescent moon pupils, but her mouth was deliberately spiteful, I could have saved my life again, but then you would have died with me in your arms. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes stared at her for a long moment before she finallyughed at him, Well, I wouldnt want you to die like that. He took her warm, cold hand and tucked it under the sheets. You just woke up, your body will take time to recover, so stop talking and get some sleep. Esteban Zaragosa tucked her in and then turned to pour her a cup of hot water when the small hand peeking out from under the sheets grabbed her fingers. Esteban Zaragosa looked back and saw the little girls eyes looking up at him with a hint of resignation. Whats wrong? Esteban Zaragosa, I have been in aa for many days and I have been dreaming almost every day, I have had many nightmares. Esteban Zaragosa sat back down, touched her forehead with hisrge hand and asked in a soft whisper, What dreams, about me? Dulcina Calvo nodded and let out a muffled mmm. I dreamed that I saw you by my bedside, that I called you but you couldnt hear me, that I wanted toe up and hug you but my body was transparent and I couldnt hug you, I thought it was real and I cried for a long, long time. Esteban Zaragosas heart suddenly ached, he touched her little face and said, I will finish my business at Z as soon as possible and then we will go and take a good rest. And then, after a while, we will have a baby. When we have a second child, well tell him about the loss of the first, and maybe then hell get too upset and be less sad. Dulcina Calvo frowned slightly and asked curiously, The man who brought the food just now, why did you call him Master of the Court? A sesquipedalian little civil servant, which I will resign when you are well and we return to The Holy City. Dulcina Calvo, who had always trusted Esteban Zaragosa, believed what he said and did not hesitate any longer, she just put her arms around him and nodded, Well, Im sleepy again, Im going to take a nap, dont go. Okay, I wont leave, Ill watch you sleep. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girls calm, sweet face as she slept, and the regret and guilt in his heart grew stronger and stronger. But now, after a serious illness, even the originally white and redplexion is a little dull, the skin is paler, but the appearance is not as energetic as before. Before, Dulcina Calvo, who had been sleeping for so many days, was absolutely full of energy and would start stirring within minutes of being in bed, but today, after she had eaten, she felt sleepy again within minutes, and was really much weaker. But it was good that she was awake, it was okay to be weak, and he had the patience and confidence to take better care of her than ever. The days ahead would be long and they would both be fine. Chapter 615: Does Adam Rouco have someone on the outside? On the other hand, Eduardo Tercero has taken udio Belles captive, but is udio Belles so easy to kidnap? In the car, udio Belles bargains, I cannot go back to C with you now that Orlondo Martas death has not been confirmed, when it is really confirmed that Orlondo Marta is dead, I will keep my promise and go to C with you, besides, now there are guests in my chalet. Although she did trust Chasing Tus character and would not steal anything from her vi, what was the point of leaving a guest alone in her vi when she, the hostess, was away? Edward the Third looked at her with dark eyes and said significantly, Im not as shameless as you think, Ill do as agreed, but only if you dont break the deal. udio Belles growled, did he mean that she was the viin and would break the deal? Arriving at the viewpoint of the Chalet on the mountain, udio Belles was the first to enter the chalet. At that moment, Adam Rouco was standing on the balcony talking on the phone with Estre Berrocal. udio Belles did not realize he was talking on the phone and called him: Chase Tu, maybe it is not convenient for you to continue staying at my house for a few more days. You Adam Rouco suddenly made a gesture of silence and only then did udio Belles realize he was on the phone. Estre Berrocal, on the other end of the line, naturally heard a womans voice and, she could clearly distinguish that it was the voice of a beautiful young woman. Estre Berrocal became suspicious and asked curiously, I heard a womans voice a moment ago, where are you now? Adam Rouco could not exin her situation, the more confusing it was, so he told her, There was a television on and the womans voice you heard a moment ago wasing from the television. Estre Berrocal didnt believe her: Really? But I clearly felt that the voice was talking to you What is all this nonsense? Ill be back soon. Women are creatures who ask questions, and Estre Berrocal was no exception, Adam Rouco, where exactly are you now? Adam Rouco could not tell Estre Berrocal that he was in Z. If indeed Estre Berrocal hade to Z on a whim, and there was no peace in Z, Orlondo Marta might still be in Z. If anything happened to Estre Berrocal in Z, she would have regretted it. Adam Rouco avoided answering, fearing that if he responded to another country, Estre Berrocal would flee. Adam Rouco scoffed, Estre, dont you have confidence in yourself or in your husband? Estre Berrocal muttered, Lately you are behaving strangely, suddenly you are going on a business trip and you dont tell me, before you used to tell me where you were going on a business trip, I have asked you many times and you dont tell me where you are, Adam Rouco, are you hiding a mistress from me? If you keep a mistress, I will take Paulita and Lucio with me and you will never find us, so you will regret it for the rest of your life. Adam Rouco, who heard the little womans fierce tone, smoothed his eyebrows and said with a faint smile, Madam, I dont have the strength to keep a mistress. You and Paulita are not good enough at home, and do I have to add another one to the list? Do I have enough to do? Estre Berrocal growled softly, You better. Around here, Estre Berrocal hung up the phone, her eyelids always flutteringtely. After talking to Adam Rouco on the phone, she became even more engrossed in her thoughts and had the feeling that Adam Rouco was hiding something from her. Paulita approaches her with a pile of blocks in her arms: Estre, y with me! Estre Berrocal was not very attentive and was always wrong, Paulita looked at her with disgust, Estre, why do you always deserts, do you miss daddy?. Estre Berrocal looked at her daughters innocent face and said, Paulita, I was talking to daddy on the phone and I heard the voice of a young and beautiful aunt. You should call daddy backter and remind him that he is a man with a wife and children. Paulita blinked her big eyes and asked with a frown of curiosity, Estre, how did you know it was a young, pretty aunt on the other end of the phone? By intuition, that female voice, it must be a pretty girl. Besides, if it really was Adam Roucos unfaithfulpanion, how could it be an ugly woman that Adam Rouco was looking at, she must be a stunning beauty. Paulita reassured her, Estre, dont worry, if daddy doesnt behave well and hooks up with another aunt, well take our brother and run away, Im sure daddy will be sorry!. True to form, mother and daughter are connected. Estre Berrocal was amused and reached out to pinch her daughters little nose, How do you know that if we take our brother and run away, daddy will regret it for sure? What if daddy is happier living with another aunt without us? Then welle back again and bother daddy every day and make him unhappy with that mean aunt. esre, Ive seen the TV and it says on it that mean aunts hate little creeps like my brother and me. Botellita de fregona Estre Berrocal snorted and looked at her daughters cute little face, she couldnt help but take the little bundle in her arms and kissed it, My Paulita is not a little mop bottle. My Paulita is my cutie. Its still the best luck of her life. Only, with Adam Rouco away so long on this business trip and not calling her much, with a strange womans voice on the phone, Estre Berrocal had to take it seriously. After five days in the hospital, Dulcina Calvo couldnt stay any longer and insisted Esteban Zaragosa take her home. Not to La Ciudad Santa, of course, but to Esteban Zaragosas house in Z. After getting out of the car, Dulcina Calvo was half-wrapped, half-carried by Esteban Zaragosa into the vi. Dulcina Calvo entered astonished: Esteban Zaragosa this vi is too big for you, where did you get the money, you have not burned and stolen?. Esteban Zaragosa had just entered the house and was busy in the open kitchen boiling water for Dulcina Calvo, there was mineral water and pure water in the fridge but Dulcina Calvos body was better served with something hot. Dulcina Calvo is wrapped like a fat penguin in Esteban Zaragosas clothes, so thick she couldnt breathe when she left the hospital in the morning. Dulcina Calvo stood up on the couch and pulled off herforter as she looked around the mansion. Esteban Zaragosa had just put the water on when he turned and saw that Dulcina Calvo had disappeared. Where had she gone? In a few moments, Dulcina Calvo is standing on the second floor, next to the esctors in the empty hallway, calling out to him, Esteban Zaragosa, Im here! How big this is, how many rooms, why have you built so many rooms, its not like you have a hotel. Isnt it nice to have a big house? There are so many rooms, we will have separate rooms for all the children we have. Dulcina Calvos face turned red when she heard this, Im not a pig, how can I have so many children!. This vi, if it didnt have twenty rooms, it had fifteen!This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Having fifteen children it gives rise to a ser team, eh? Esteban Zaragosa nted himself in the kitchen and asked her, What do you want to eat?. Id like to eat ham and sausage chow mein. Okay. Chapter 616: Fattening up Dulcina After Esteban Zaragosa made a ham and sausage chow mein, he prepared a soup of red dates and ck chicken and two vegetables. Before it was served, Dulcina Calvo came running over at the smell. It smells so good, why did you make such a big table? We cant eat it all. Esteban Zaragosa served the ck chicken soup casserole and said, You just got discharged from the hospital and your body is weak, so Im going to make more nutritious food, so you can eat more to nourish your body. Dulcina Calvo raised her little arm, squeezed it and said, I feel good, I am alive and well, do you intend to fatten me up with so many noodles and chicken soup? With your little body, another six kilos wouldnt be fat. Esteban Zaragosa poured a bowl of soup with lots of chicken and dates and handed it to Dulcina Calvo, Taste it and see how it tastes. Dulcina Calvo took several sips, it smelled good and tasted even better, Esteban Zaragosa, you definitely have the talent to be a chef, lets go back to La Ciudad Santa and open a restaurant! Well open a restaurant if you want. Dulcina Calvo picked up her fork and ate the chow mein again, Well this chow mein smells even better than the teppanyaki chow mein I ate at the stall when I was studying, what did I do in myst life to meet a husband like you. Esteban Zaragosas eyes startled a little, Treasure husband?. Dulcina Calvo blushed and realized she had called her husband by that name and deliberately changed the subject, Ah, eat, eat, eat, its getting cold. Esteban Zaragosa was content to watch her eat so well. After the meal, Dulcina Calvo got up to help Esteban Zaragosa with the dishes, but Esteban Zaragosa grabbed her hand and pulled her to the sofa and leaned her against it. You can watch TV for a while or go to the bedroom to take a nap. But I just ate, Esteban Zaragosa, you made the food, I should help you with the dishes too, otherwise Ill look like a rice worm just eating and doing nothing. Whats wrong with being a rice worm? Good boy. Esteban Zaragosa put Dulcina Calvo in her ce and then went to do the dishes herself. Dulcina Calvoy back on the couch and curled up on a pillow watching TV, ncing asionally at the man doing the dishes in the kitchen, a little transfixed. This man was tall and handsome, and his hobbies were her and housework, what kind of man was he? She was very lucky, wasnt she? Dulcina Calvo felt instantly that she had been hurt for nothing. Esteban Zaragosa was very quick to do things, including chores, and after cleaning the kitchen, Esteban Zaragosa poured himself a ss of in water and pulled it close. Dulcina, take your medicine. Dulcina Calvo wrinkled her little nose and resisted a little, Why do I have to take pills? Im still pregnant, arent these pills harmful to the baby?. Esteban Zaragosas eyes sunk slightly, but she quickly hid it, No, I wouldnt let you take them if they were bad for the baby. Esteban Zaragosa was a top doctor in his own right and Dulcina Calvo didnt hesitate, taking the small handful of white pills in Esteban Zaragosas hand and drinking them with water.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. After drinking it, Dulcina Calvo asked, How long do I have to take this medicine? It is poisonous, it has an effect on the baby. Looking at the child so carefully, Esteban Zaragosas heart gave a painful tug. The baby, where was the baby, and these medicines were not even for the poison in her body, which had been eliminated long ago, they were medicines to be taken after an abortion. Esteban Zaragosa lied to her and said, No, its not good for your health without the medicine, and its even worse for the baby. Dulcina Calvo mumbled half-heartedly, Really? Esteban Zaragosa, this time I didnt even have an ultrasound before leaving the hospital, why dont we go to the hospital tomorrow and have an ultrasound to see the baby? I always feel ufortable Esteban Zaragosa pursed his thin lips and said quietly, Ive seen the ultrasound, the baby is fine, dont worry. But I havent seen it and I dont feelfortable. I want to see it too, do you have the ultrasound, can you show it to me? Dulcina Calvo looked at him expectantly and Esteban Zaragosa couldnt bear to deny her, but he had to. I left the film at the hospital, Ill pick it up when I have time. Okay. Esteban Zaragosas eyes twinkled slightly as he stroked Dulcina Calvos little head and got up. Watch TV for a while, go squint if youre tired, Ill go to the studio and take care of some work. Dulcina Calvo didnt hesitate and nodded, You go. Esteban Zaragosa turned his back on her and let out a secret sigh of relief as he headed for the studio. After watching TV for a while, Dulcina Calvo saw on the coffee table a series of small snacks that Esteban Zaragosa had prepared for her, Dulcina Calvo loved to snack while watching TV and after eating some plums and feeling dry, she headed to the kitchen to pour herself some water. As she poured the water, her eyes caught a glimpse in a corner of a packet of pills she had recently taken and which, presumably, Esteban Zaragosa had forgotten to put back in the drawer after taking them. Dulcina Calvos eyes twitched at the sight of the drugs. Chapter 617: Dulcina, the baby long gone Dulcina Calvos heart except contracted violently at the sight of the motherwort. Dulcina Calvo was a physician, though not a professional obstetrician and gynecologist, but she had themon sense that motherwort had the effect of activating blood cirction and resolving blood stasis, and if pregnant women took motherwort, even for a long time, a premarriage would ur. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously bent down and rummaged through the other medicines. There was another bottle of medicine whose main ingredient was a steroid hormone, and there were others in the bag, but Dulcina Calvo didnt dare investigate them. Those containing steroids were usually contraceptives, while motherwort was for cirction and blood stasis. The small bottle of pills Dulcina Calvo was holding fell abruptly to the floor. Dulcina Calvos mind went nk. If Esteban Zaragosa didnt want to have a baby, she could have told him, why did she have to give him those pills?Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Tears of anguish welled up in Dulcina Calvos eyes, and a stabbing pain pierced her heart. A moment ago she had foolishly believed herself to be the happiest person in the world, but at this moment it was as if she had fallen into an ice cer In the study, Esteban Zaragosa suddenly remembers that the bag of medicine he had left in the kitchen was not hidden, and that if Dulcina went to the kitchen to get food, she would easily find it. The man gets up and strides out of the study. But when he saw Dulcina Calvo standing in the kitchen, with a jar of motherwort pellets falling at her feet, Esteban Zaragosas eyebrows jumped. Dulcina Dulcina Calvo lifted her small face and looked straight at him with reddened eyes, If you dont want children, you canmunicate with me, why are you doing this behind my back without telling me? Dulcina, let me exin. Esteban Zaragosa became anxious and went over to her and hugged her, speaking to her sharply, I didnt want our baby, Im d more than anyone that youre pregnant and I dont want you to take those pills. But But whats the exnation for these pills? Normally Dulcina Calvo was rarely angry, but in this case she was really angry and even Esteban Zaragosas gaze turned cold. The lump in Esteban Zaragosas throat slipped and he finally spoke slowly, The baby is long gone and you should know that you need to take these pills to regte it after an abortion. How could I not love our baby? It is even more unlikely that I would harm our child. Dulcina Calvos lips parted slightly and her eyes filled with tears as she looked at Esteban Zaragosa, slightly stunned, What did you just say? Esteban Zaragosa, dont lie to me, this joke is not funny. Esteban Zaragosa gently wiped the tears from her face with his fingertips, looking at her with tenderpassion, his eyes full of guilt. Im sorry Dulcina, I didnt protect you and the baby. At the time Orlondo Marta kidnapped you, injected you with many forbidden drugs and made you take poison, when I got you back you had a miscarriage, I wanted so much to keep our baby, but I couldnt, I couldnt. Sweetheart, Im sorry. Dulcina Calvo, with tears falling from her eyes and a thick nasal sound in her voice, sobbed, But I felt him still in my belly I didnt feel him go Esteban Zaragosa you are wrong I am not lying I really feel it still in my belly dont believe me feel it oooooo Dulcina Calvo took Esteban Zaragosas hand and pressed it against her belly, finally she cried like a crybaby, sobbing uncontrobly, Esteban Zaragosa took the child in his arms, caressing her delicate trembling back with his big hands, and said in a muffled voice: Dont cry, our baby must have be an angel He wille back when we try. Esteban Zaragosa Im so sorry Dulcina Calvo clung to the cor of Esteban Zaragosas shirt with both hands, her face buried in the mans chest, and she cried for a long, long time, Esteban Zaragosa felt a great wetness in his chest, those warm tears, gradually turned cold, Esteban Zaragosa raised his arm, hisrge, thin hand finally fell to the back of her head on the back of her head, gently rubbing the soft strands of her hair. The man lowered his head and kissed her forehead, his voice muffled and soft, Well have children again, and when youre well, well have them whenever you want them, okay? But Im still so sad ooo Esteban Zaragosa you know that although he only lived inside me for three short months, but I feel like I got used to him, and now all of a sudden all of a sudden hes gone ooo Chapter 618: Adam Rouco returns to The Holy City. Dulcina Calvo spent the whole day crying, her eyes red and swollen, and finally fell asleep crying in Esteban Zaragosas arms. In the evening, Adam Rouco arrived at Esteban Zaragosas chalet. The two men were standing on the terrace talking, and Esteban Zaragosa, who felt exhausted and irritated, took out a box of cigarettes. Do you want to smoke? Adam Rouco takes a cigarette with his long fingers, smiling and sneering, You dont smoke, do you, why are you smoking again now? Esteban Zaragosa is not a smoker and rarely smokes, but right now he is smoking a lot. Im not in a good mood. Esteban Zaragosa lights up, Adam Rouco approaches and asks to borrow the fire, and the two men stand on the terrace, gulping. What, did you have a fight with Dulcina Calvo?. No, it wouldnt bother me so much if it was just a fight. Esteban Zaragosa didnt say what it was about, and Adam Rouco didnt ask, because after all it was a private matter between two people, and even between brothers, men dont usually ask too many questions about family matters, especially when ites to women. This is also the difference between men and women. Esteban Zaragosa looked at Adam Rouco and asked, When are you nning to return? I came tonight to say goodbye to you, my family is waiting for me, I have to go back quickly and I dont think you will need my help with Orlondo Marta. Esteban Zaragosa curved his lips and said, Yes we need you, but are you going to stay?. Adam Rouco, with a yful twinkle in his eye, had a cigarette in one hand and rested his hand nonchntly on the balcony railing, watching the beautiful sunset in the distance. Esteban Zaragosa shook his fist and wrapped it around his shoulder, I know you have a full life now, and show. Whens the flight? The ne tonight. It was night in Country Z. Esteban Zaragosa hugged Dulcina Calvo, but she couldnt sleep. Esteban Zaragosa gently removed his arm from behind Dulcina Calvos head, cautiously got out of bed and left the bedroom. So many things had umted in his mind during these days. Orlondo Martas betrayal, the truth about her parents death, Dulcina Calvos miscarriage they had piled on top of each other and had been thrust upon him. Esteban Zaragosa is a man of steel, yes, but even an unshakable man can have his moments of anguish and distress. Esteban Zaragosa was standing on the terrace, about to light a cigarette, when someone from the vi burst in. Esteban Zaragosa,e here! I have no problem with you saving Dulcina Calvo! You sold me out without batting an eye! I cant live with this! Esteban Zaragosa,e here! Esteban Zaragosa heard udio Belles lions roar and marched into the living room. As soon as udio Belles saw Esteban Zaragosa, the fire in his heart burned even more: I thought you were hiding from me! You sold me Ice de for Dulcina Calvos antidote! Esteban Zaragosa unconsciously nced toward the bedroom and in a level tone indicated, Lower your voice, Dulcina is sleeping. udio Belles was about to vomit blood with rage! Heh, so you didnt hear me when Ive been talking for half a day, did you? Youve gone too far with this and Im pissed! She had been spouting expletives for a long time, she wasnt kidding, she was really pissed off, and Esteban Zaragosa didnt even bother to tell her to keep her yelling down. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her and said, Go talk on the balcony. udio Belles stubbornly nted himself in the living room, Im not going!. Esteban Zaragosa, however, ignored herpletely and went straight to the balcony. udio Belles felt like exploding, stamped his foot and followed him with a firm step to the balcony. Esteban Zaragosa, you are not going to give me an exnation for this, get over it I tell you. udio Belles expected Esteban Zaragosa to give him a lot of exnations, but instead, without a word, Esteban Zaragosa pulled out a pistol and shoved it straight into udio Belles hand. If you cant get over it and you feel bad, shoot me. You saved Dulcinas life, and this one Im giving back to you. udio Belles was so angry that he exploded in ce. The woman gritted her teeth and growled coldly, You want to pay for your life, dont you? Ill give you an injection right now! But Im not responsible for waking up your precious Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosa spoke lightly, Shes silenced, she cant hear you! Damn it! udio Belles was so angry that he took his gun and shot Esteban Zaragosa right in the side! Esteban Zaragosas eyes didnt move. udio Belles slipped the gun into his hand and looked at him angrily, You think because I have feelings for you, you can throw away my feelings for you?. The fact that Esteban Zaragosa had traded her so decisively for Dulcina Calvos antidote had hurt him a lot, not only in terms of heartbreak, but also in terms of pride. udio Belles is usually a big-hearted girl, in the eyes of others, a ruthless and cold-blooded killer named Rosa Negra, some men are frightened by her name, but udio Belles is still a woman, she also has a vulnerable emotional side, even in unrequited love, she deserves to have dignity. I never wanted to spoil your feelings, take you out of the Ming organization, not because Ice de asked me to, even if Ice de would not have opened this mouth, I would have taken you outter, you are not only myrade, my brother, but also my family, my sister, udio, I want you to live a normal life. But you left me Ice de, Id rather be an assassin in the Ming Organization! Ice de is capable and strong enough to protect you, hell be your umbre. If you really dont want to go C with Ice de, I can also throw all of Mings forces against him. udio Belles bit his red lip and gave him a disgusted look, Forget it, youre not going to move a dog with those words, but even without Dulcina Calvo, Im going back to C with Ice de. Esteban Zaragosa frowned a little, a little confused about what udio Belles meant, but thetter didnt give him a chance to ask further, after all, how was he going to tell him something so humiliating? Heh, for the sake of seeking cooperation with the Dark Organization, for the sake of the centuries-old friendship between Z and C, this little sacrifice of his seemed somewhat insignificant.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Such an alliance would save many lives, so why not. udius Belles turned around and said in a stubborn and domineering manner, Ill sleep here tonight, you cant throw me out. There is a wolf living in his private vi, and a wolf like a tiger. Thinking about Eduardo Tercero gives udio Belles a headache. Esteban Zaragosa looks behind him and says, udio, thank you. It was Dulcina Calvos life I saved, if you want to thank me, let her thank me herself. Chapter 619: I want to see your wounds Early the next morning, Dulcina Calvo emerged from her bedroom stretched out in a pair of bear pajamas to see a beautiful woman in a blue silk satin robe sitting at the dining room table. udio Belles? udio Belles heard the call, ate an omelet made by Esteban Zaragosa, took one cold look at Dulcina Calvo and said with disgust, Dulcina Calvo how old are you to steal a childs pajamas to wear? At udio Bellesment, Dulcina Calvo unconsciously looked down at her own pajamas, which she was ashamed of inparison to udio Belles. Dulcina Calvo rubbed her neck awkwardly as Esteban Zaragosa came out of the kitchen with Dulcina Calvos breakfast and sat down at the table with a big arm around the girls slender shoulders. Sit down and eat. As soon as Esteban Zaragosa opened the casserole, the aroma of chicken soup hit him. udio Belles eyes darted to this side of the casserole, Wow, chicken soup this early, is it for the pigs?. Dulcina Calvo, a little embarrassed by the spiel, gave Esteban Zaragosa a little look, put up her little finger and whispered, Why dont we eat it, I feel funny about chicken soup in the morning too? Esteban Zaragosa poured a bowl of chicken soup to Dulcina Calvo, You are very weak now, chicken soup in the morning helps you rejuvenate, drink it, be a good girl. Dulcina Calvo smelled the chicken soup and drank it generously. udio Belles also looked a little tempted, and Esteban Zaragosa asked, Would you like some?. udio Belles immediately withdrew his eyes and made a disgusted face, No, Im on a diet!. Dulcina Calvo looked at him with some surprise: udio, you are very thin, do you want to lose weight?. udio Belles said deliberately, Im not like you, you have no appetite to put on bear pajamas, if I dont keep in shape, Im finished for life. Dulcina Calvo was shot in the face. But are bear pajamas really bad? She thinks the important thing is to befortable and loose in pajamas, she doesnt care too much about style. Esteban Zaragosa fed Dulcina Calvo a bowl of chicken soup and then gave Dulcina Calvo some gingko and red date porridge, very nutritious and energetic. After breakfast, udio Belles stayed on the terrace throwing stones into the pool. Esteban Zaragosa was in the kitchen washing the dishes and Dulcina Calvo ran out to the terrace. udio Belles looked at her and said in a cold voice: What are you doing here, now that I see you I want to throw you into the pool below. Am I that annoying? udius Bellesughed and said, You are one of those dogs that are too much of a nuisance. Three crows flew over Dulcina Calvos head, udio Belles pointed to the man washing dishes in the open kitchen not far away and pursed his lips, Look what youve turned Esteban Zaragosa into, a home cook, Ive never seen him like that, selling his brother for a man of your color. Dulcina Calvos teary eyes widened, He whom has he betrayed? I ah, he sold me to save you, I still have fire in my heart, better not mess with me, maybe Ill pierce you with a shot. oh. Dulcina Calvo twisted her butt in fright and backed several steps to the side, an arms length away from udio Belles, as if he was really afraid of pissing her off. udio Bellesughed and cried at her bunny reaction, If you go any further, Ill pull out my gun. Whats wrong with you, I walk up to you and you say youre going to shoot me, I dont piss you off and I walk away and you pull out the gun. You have a bad temper too, no wonder you dont have a boyfriend. Dulcina Calvo muttered thatst sentence in a whisper, almost under her breath, daring to say it out loud to the demoness. udio Belles, who has a good ear, frowned: What did you say?. Dulcina Calvo smiled obstinately and said, I I didnt say anything! Ohhhh I said that you are so beautiful that you dont have to worry about finding a boyfriend. In the future you will meet a thousand, ten thousand times better men than Esteban Zaragosa, dont worry, if you really cant meet one, I will introduce you to him. udio Belles pretty eyes narrowed slightly as he stared at Dulcina Calvo, his tone was serious, Dulcina Calvo, do you know that when you became Orlondo Martas puppet assassin, you were even more ruthless than me? Dulcina Calvo couldnt believe it andughed out loud, How could I possibly be better than a professional hitwoman like you! There is no such thing! You took a gun and shot Esteban Zaragosa once in the left chest and once in the right shoulder, if you dont believe me, you can look at them sometime, the scars from those two shots must still be fading.N?velDrama.Org content. Dulcina Calvos face suddenly lost all its color and she asked, slightly stunned, Are you serious? Dulcina Calvo, Esteban Zaragosa is truly devoted to you, and if you ever fail him, I wille back and take him away from you. udio Belles blurted out these words and left the terrace. After changing, udio Belles turned to Esteban Zaragosa and said two cold words to him, Go away. When udio Belles had left, Dulcina Calvo entered the house through the balcony, her whole body a little wandering. Esteban Zaragosa picked up a thick, warm shawl and wrapped it around her thin shoulders. Its cold in the morning. Dulcina Calvo suddenly looked at him and said, Esteban Zaragosa, I want to see the bullet wound you have. Esteban Zaragosa was slightly taken aback, What bullet wound?. Dulcina Calvos watery eyes looked straight at him, I shot you twice, didnt I?. Chapter 620: Trying again to have a baby. Dulcina Calvos small hands immediately tried to unbutton Esteban Zaragosas shirt to check for bullet wounds in his chest and shoulder, but Esteban Zaragosa snapped his hands restlessly. Did udio Belles just tell you? Dulcina Calvos eyes flushed slightly, her watery eyes rested absently on the lump in her throat, and she nodded her small head vigorously, Im sorry, Esteban Zaragosa. He had actually shot Esteban Zaragosa twice, once in the left breast and once in the right shoulder, and if Esteban Zaragosa hadnt been so lucky, Im afraid I would never have seen him again. The left breast, so close to the heart, how could he do it? One of the mansrge hands, one squeezing her small hand, the other stroking her small head, lowering his handsome face and resting his forehead gently against hers, said in a mute soothing voice, Its not your fault Orlondo Marta controlled you at the time, you cant be med. Dulcina Calvo sniffled and said, But who controlled me at the time, I shot you, thats a fact. Esteban Zaragosa why didnt you even tell me about me? Ill tell you something, Ill tell you and youll get sad and cry, but I dont want you to cry anymore, not even for me. Dulcina Calvo clenched her little hands and wiped her tears hard, Then I wont cry then. The way the little girl bit her lip and struggled to stop her tears made Esteban Zaragosas heart tingle slightly. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and wrapped Dulcina Calvo tightly in his arms. Come on, dont cry, thats it. Those two shots you received were merciful, they didnt hit the heart and they didnt cripple me. Dulcina Calvo cried andughed: And if I had been crippled, how could I have been such an asshole?. Dulcina Calvo cant imagine what it would have been like, how could she have done that when she liked Esteban Zaragosa so much. Esteban Zaragosa said half jokingly, If I had been crippled, I would be a one-armed warrior now and I could only hold you with one arm. Dulcina Calvo was amused, but remained intent on seeing his bullet wound and spoke in a soft voice: Lets see, Im worried. Esteban Zaragosa could not resist such a request. Dulcina Calvo reached out to unbutton his shirt and saw that, indeed, his slender, shapely chest was covered with several bullet wounds, but the most striking was the new one on the left side of his chest, which, because of the short time that had passed, was much lighter than the surrounding skin tone, with a faint pinkish hue that had not yet aged.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. The girls small hand gently touched the faintly protruding scar and her nose clicked. She was a doctor, she knew the exact location of the five internal organs of the human body, and here, extraordinarily close to the heart, it would have taken only a slight miss to hit Esteban Zaragosa right in the middle of the heart. I must be the first girlfriend who has ever hurt her boyfriend with a gun, and I am so unqualified as a girlfriend. If you are angry in your heart, you can punish me all you want, sorry, I really dont remember the incident. Esteban Zaragosa wrapped his arms around the girls slender waist and pulled her into his arms, his dark eyes lowered to look deeply at her. If you really want to apologize and make it up to me, get well and well try to have another child. Dulcina Calvo looked up at him with tears in her eyes, momentarily starry-eyed. Esteban Zaragosa was always so attentive, always so considerate of her, and she swore to herself that she would never be angry with him again. She would be a good bride to him and in the future a good wife and mother to his children. Chapter 621: Men Are All Big Pigs’ Feet The Holy City, The Vis of Repulse Bay is dark inside. Adam Rouco spent nearly twenty hours on the ne before arriving home, to find it empty. Adam Rouco entered the vi, turned on the lights and, after setting down his boarding bag, stood by the floor-to-ceiling window to call Estre Berrocal. After three consecutive calls, no one answered, and Adam Rouco became worried, but on second thought, Paulita and Lucio were not home either, and Estre Berrocal had probably taken the two children and Cari back to the old Rouco family home. So Adam Rouco called the old house again and the phone was answered by Felipa. Hello Felipa, I just got home from a business trip, has Estre returned to the old house with the two children? Young owner, the two children were instead in the old house, two days ago, Young hostess sent the two children back to the old house, saying they would be near their grandfather for a while, but Young host himself stayed in the old house only one night, and the next day he went back to The Vis of Repulse Bay. Adam Rouco frowned a little, Estre Berrocal had sent her two children to the old house and he was away on business, what was she doing living alone in The Vis at Repulse Bay? Adam Rouco asked about the two children and Felipa said with a smile, Dont worry, Young owner, they are very well behaved, Lucio is feeding well and growing strong, Paulita is also very well behaved these days, she is more obedient than before and eats well without being pushed. Adam Rouco holds his cell phone in one hand and unbuttons his shirt three times, exposing the sensual lines of his corbone. Felipa, get Paulita, Im going to talk to her. Yes, Young Owner. Within seconds, Paulita came running over, her little hands clutching the phone and asking in a milky voice, Who is this? Its your father. Said Adam Rouco without a word. Paulita let out an Oh and said with a beaming face, You still know what to call me, daddy!. This bear of a child. How do you talk to Daddy? Paulita growled, Daddy, I thought you didnt remember me and my brother and Estre when you were out there with all your pretty aunties. Who told you I had a pretty aunt over there, whats that nonsense child saying? Hmph, Estre and I heard it all clearly. Adam Rouco didnt bother to exin it to the little boy and said, Pa Rouco, remember that daddy could never keep a pretty aunt out, let alone not love the family. Dad, are you serious? Of course I am. Papa asked you something, why did Estre send you and your brother to Grandpas house? Paulita said frowning a little, I dont know, Estre just said she would let me stay with my brother at my grandfathers for a few days and she woulde and get me and my brother in a few days. So, where Estre Berrocal is now, presumably Paulita doesnt know either. Shes only been home for a few days and this woman has learned not to go out at night. After hanging up the phone, Adam Rouco immediately called Santino Yepes and asked him to check Estre Berrocals location. Inside Lancers Bar. Estre Berrocal and Mica have reserved a room for singing and drinking. At first, Estre Berrocal only knew Mica from Adam Rouco, and then, when she met her, she learned from Adam Rouco that Mica was a goddess, a big star, and that they had nothing inmon. But coincidentally, while Adam Rouco is on a business trip, Estre Berrocal takes Paulita to a shopping mall and meets Mica, who is surrounded by a group of journalists. Berrocal helps Mica by impersonating her and distracting the journalists. The two women then blurred and became friends. As for why the two came to the bar tonight to hang out, it was naturally because of the men. Estre Berrocal asked curiously, Isnt it possible that when a man has been married for a long time, he loses interest in his wife at home and looks for women outside? Mica took a slow sip of a beautifully colored cocktail and looked at her, Did Adam Rouco cheat on you? Estre Berrocals eyes twitched and she bit her lip, Im not sure, I just suspect it, this time hes been away so long and he hasnt even called me voluntarily, it wasnt like that before, he called me and Paulita every day when he was away, but this time its so unusual, and I called and heard the phone There was a womans voice. Do you think hes using his business trip as a pretext to visit the mistress he has abroad? Could it be a misunderstanding? I thought so too, but I asked him several times around that time where he was traveling and he wouldnt tell me, which was very strange. Mica also thought it was strange and frowned slightly. Yes, if he doesnt have a ghost in his heart, how can he be so secretive, when is heing back? Estre Berrocal leaned back on the beach, sighed and said with a sad face, I dont know, he hasnt told me. Anyway, Im going to stick it out this time and Im going to make a point of not asking, I just want to see when hes going toe clean with me. Micaughed out loud, No, you send Paulita and Lucio to Grandpas house for that? Lately youve been dragging me every day to stay at the bar until the wee hours of the morning, also because you wanted to see when Adam Rouco would reach out to you Estre Berrocals brow furrowed slightly as she saw the heart of the matter, her cheeks flushing slightly in embarrassment, Is my method stupid? Stupid, of course its stupid. Youll find out during this ordeal that Im probably not even looking for you. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she muttered under her breath, not so much. That ruthless? Mica looked at her andughed, Youve never been hurt by a man, have you? All men in this world can cheat on their wives. Its amon problem for them, they have a new love and remember their old clothes are warm and they cane back to you. If it wasnt illegal to kill someone, I would have stabbed them to death. As she finished the sentence, Micas pretty, delicate face was taking on a murderous intent. Estre Berrocal looked at the side of her wonderful face and the sweat pores on her back bristled, Nico, Mr. Nico is this the type of person? I didnt see thating Estre Berrocal hadnt had much contact with Nico Amengual, except for thest time they yed cards together, when Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal had met him once, and looking at Nico Amengual, Estre Berrocal thought the man was the type to keep clean.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Would he be a man if his ass could be seen by a woman? Mica, you might have some misunderstanding with Mr. Nico, he doesnt strike me as that kind of person. Mica scoffed, Nico Amengual is a gant. Its just that hes a higher kind of scum than the lowest kind of scum. But scum is scum no matter the level. That said, Mica grabbed the cocktail ss in her hand and downed it in one gulp. Estre Berrocal instantly felt instantly bad for having heard this, forking a piece of watermelon with her fork and biting it into her wax-vored mouth. The bar booth was noisy, but Estre Berrocal was incredibly frustrated; if Adam Rouco had really cheated on her, she didnt seem able to forgive him, even if it was only physically twisted, she didnt seem able to ept it very well. And will you forgive Mr. Nico? Mica didnt think about it and simply said, No. Chapter 622: Little brother, you look a little like my husband. Estre Berrocal seemed to realize that the problems between Nico Amengual and Mica were bigger than the ones she had with Adam Rouco, so she walked over to her and slipped her arm around Micas shoulders. Are you and Mr. Nico really going to break up like this, are you and Mr. Nico really going to break up?. I know I probably wont meet a better one either, but with Nico Amengual, that is, I met him when I was eighteen, he sponsored me in college, and I became his lover the year I became. one of them. With the alcohol, Mica slowly turned her head towards Estre Berrocal, her beautiful eyes were shining with tears, but Mica smiled and said, Estre, you are not like me, you and Adam Rouco are in love, even if Adam Rouco did something bad to you, you can save him together. Even if Adam Rouco did something bad to you, you can save him together, you are a couple. But Nico Amengual and I were never a normal couple. These eight years, I was very tired and exhausted. I kept telling myself that it was just a deal, but then I realized that probably what people cant control the most is what they fear. The more fear you have, the easier it is to sink. Estre Berrocal reassured, But that time when Adam Rouco and Nico Amengual were ying cards together, I think I heard Nico Amengual say he was going to get you back, so that means he has you in mind. Getting him back? Going back and continuing to be his mistress? Continuing to share him with other women? Having me on his mind, but thats not enough, he can like me or someone else, I want the one, I want his loyalty. But the person he really cares about in his heart is not me at all. If he really cared, he wouldnt have forced her, he would have sacrificed himself to save his stepsister, knowing that she hated Florencia Matamoros, knowing that she hated everyone in La familia Matamoros, Nico Amengual helped La familia Matamoros to hurt her along with her. He even changed hisst name since his mothers death and since then he adopted his mothersst name -Quesada- and he hates with passion La familia Matamoros, however Nico Amengual defends Florencia Matamoros. Heh, since he likes so much to defend Florencia Matamoros and La familia Matamoros, he will submit and wait for him and Florencia Matamoros to grow old together! . Estre Berrocal took a cocktail and crashed it with Mica. Today we dont talk about sad things, lets drink! . Tell all those bastards to go away. Once the drink was over, Estre Berrocal grabbed the microphone and sang A gritos de esperanza again, while Micay on the couch holding her stomach andughing. You can even sing that song, Estre, Im telling you, that singing ability hahaha . Its much better than the flow of fresh meat in our fake singer scene, why dont you start as a singer, I know the investors of The Voice, I can .. I can let me find the phone. Estre Berrocal lunged at her, snatching the phone from her hand, and the two drunken women struggled with each other. Dont you dare! I dont want to be on the show, I dont want to make a fool of myself. I dont even have five voices. No, no, no, you can sing better than many fake singers in our circle, you dont even know it, I was once invited to a singing program, you told me I was an actor, you invited me to a singing program, you gave me a lot of lines for professional song critique to memorize, I was listening to those contestants on stage, many of them sang so much that I had cancer of shame, and I had to be ashamed to praise. Estre Berrocal asked incredulously, What kind of show is it, so bad singing?. Mica drunkenly said, The Voice of Spain, have you seen that?. . Ive caught it before, but in my opinion, its all good. Mica waved her hand and said, No, no, no, no, no, thats what you get when you hear a great project done by a tuner. Next time Im on a show like this, I invite you to listen to it live, its almost like a pig squeal, not many singers can hear it, it all depends on the tuner. Even if those contestants win the championship, they may not be able to shoot, the hardware conditions are too poor, after rubbing so much heat, it will soon be due tock of strength because of the circle brush down. Hahahahahahaha really ah, I told you, I watch TV, I feel that each child sings particrly well, live to hear the gap is so big? Its not just a gap, its a big gap in the sky. Santino Yepes was driving and Adam Rouco sat in the back seat, his face frozen. Santino Yepes nced warily at Adam Rouco in the rearview mirror and withdrew his eyes hastily when he touched the mans dark, sullen face. Madam, madam, be careful! I cant believe I went to the bar to hang out while the boss wasnt home and didnte back until now. Santino Yepes silently lights a candle in his heart for Estre Berrocal. The man in the back seat, after a long silence, took the floor and asked, How has the wife been behaving during my absence? Santino Yepes, in a cold sweat on his back, whispered, Boss, I keep an eye on thepany every day, I didnt remember to keep an eye on this. Besides before you left, you only instructed me to keep an eye on the group, and no, you didnt tell me to keep an eye on my wife. Adam Roucos thin lips pursed in an extreme pucker. Well, he didnt know before he left that Estre Berrocal would be staying out for the night while he was away. This woman is trying to take over the house! Soon, the ck Maybach pulls up in front of the Lancer Bars. In the cab, both Mica and Estre Berrocal are almost drunk. When Adam Rouco pushed open the door, Estre Berrocal and Mica were toasting. The man stood in the doorway, fixed as it were, his dark eyes cold and sullen as he stared deadly at the two women. Santino Yepes, who was following Adam Rouco, naturally saw the scene in the private room and his eyes instantly widened Holy cow, this is awesome! The woman cheated on her husband with someone else, but of the same sex! What is this worlding to, this is terrible! Adam Rouco stood in the doorway, gritting his teeth, Estre Berrocal- Well whos calling me? Estre Berrocal, cheeks flushed with drink and clutching the back of her hair, turned her head in confusion to see a tall, thin male figure standing in the doorway. Estre Berrocal stumbled toward Adam Rouco, stumbled and fell into his arms as she reached him. Adam Rouco reaches out to hold the woman in his arms. Estre Berrocal looked up slowly, her eyes scanning the man before her, and Adam Rouco thought she should always know she should be afraid.N?velDrama.Org content. But who knew that the next thing the woman said would set him on fire? This little brother, he looks a little like my husband, but I tell you oh Estre Berrocal tugged at the cor of Adam Roucos shirt and pulled him down by the neck, her lips moved to the mans ear, her breath hot from the wine she had consumed, her scent tempting Adam Rouco, but what Estre Berrocal said made Adam Rouco want to strangle the woman. I tell you oh, my husband is not at home right now, little brother, why dont you take me home? My husband doesnt know anyway. hehehehe. Adam Roucos handsome face is as dark as coal and his eyes gleam with murderous intent. Santino Yepes thought he saw therge expanse of grass above Adam Roucos head and wiped his sweat in fear: Madam, your death is not far away! Adam Rouco strangled Estre Berrocals soft waist and grimaced through gritted teeth, Yes, little brother will take you home now. Little brother, right? Little brother hell have her on her knees cryingter! Chapter 623: Mrs. Adam kneels over the keyboard, so bad for a woman! An hourter, inside The Vis at Repulse Bay. A drunken Estre Berrocal kneels over the keyboard. Little brother, I dont want to kneel, my legs hurt. Little brother, little brother Adam Rouco now wanted to punch someone as he listened, the man took off his suit jacket and dropped it nonchntly on the sofa, unbuttoning the sleeves of his shirt and rolling them up to the crease of his arm. Estre Berrocal, drunk and confused, shuddered in fear at the sight of the rolled-up sleeves, You, what are you going to do, are you going to hit me? If you touch me, Ill have my husband beat you to death. Estre Berrocal got up from the keyboard, but she was so drunk that the world began to spin in front of her as soon as she got up. My head is spinning Adam Rouco walked over to her and grabbed her in a horizontal hug. Estre Berrocal copsed in his arms, half stunned, half awake, then raised her eyes to the mans handsome face and smiled foolishly, her slender fingers poking his cheek, You really do look like my husband, and I like you a lot. Why do you think my husband hasnte back to catch adultery? Adam Roucos stride is slow and his handsome face descends to look at the little woman in his arms. Estre Berrocals eyes were bright, darker and more loving with alcohol, and at that moment she giggled like a sly little vixen, tickling Adam Roucos heart. How would you like it if your husband came back now and discovered adultery? Arent you afraid hell choke you to death? Estre Berrocal extended a slender finger and shook it, saying confidently, We didnt do anything anyway, he wont do anything to me, and as for you Suddenly she smiled, You may have to suffer a little, I may not be able to castrate you oh, you have to be careful. Tonight, Adam Rouco is clearly furious, but now heughs and cries. Is he usually this violent? Was he this ruthless? In his arms, Estre Berrocal rubbed against the familiar chest, squintedfortably, sighed quietly like a drunken cat, wrapped her slender arms around his neck, and murmured, Adam Rouco, I miss you so much. The mans eyes deepened and he hugged the woman tighter as he walked up the stairs on his long legs. After carrying Estre Berrocal to bed, Adam Rouco went back downstairs to prepare her a sober soup. As he passed through the living room, he saw the keyboard where Estre Berrocal had been kneeling. It was dawn when Estre Berrocal woke up. She scratched her hair and opened her eyelids with a pounding headache as she got out of bed. By now the sun is high in the sky and Estre Berrocal, not remembering how she got back the night before, picks up her cell phone and is about to call Mica when she notices a mans watch resting next to her. Estre Berrocals eyes flutter. She remembers that the watch Adam Rouco was wearing when he left before his business trip was this one. But how did this watch suddenlye back? Her brain was on edge for a moment, but only for about three seconds before she lifted the sheets and jumped straight out of bed when she heard the faint sound of oil on the floor below. As Estre Berrocal ran down the stairs, she saw the long, jade-colored male figure at the dining room table. Estre Berrocal stood fixed in ce, staring at him in awe. Adam Rouco looked at her and opened his mouth slightly, Dont think looking at me like that Im going to leave you alone for staying out allst night. Why, why did you suddenlye back without telling me. Adam Rouco approached her, his dark eyes focused on her, missing her after so many days. I wouldnt have been able to find out aboutst nights adultery if I had told you. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat, Caught in adultery? Catching catching who in adultery with whom ? After hesitantly asking the question, she looked cautiously at his handsome face, which was frozen.N?velDrama.Org content. Chapter 624: Mrs. Adam’s crematorium! Ill get you. Adam Rouco stared at the barefoot woman in front of him, walked over to the shoe rack and picked up a pair ofdys slippers, bent down and ced them at her feet. Estre Berrocal habitually reached out to hold his shoulders and put the slippers on, a bit confused, Yo, I dont have a titty bitch, what do you get me with?. Speaking of which, Estre Berrocal remembers her little lover abroad. Adam Rouco, do you have a woman outside? Adam Rouco stood up and looked at her with a disguised tinge of amusement, What did you say? Estre Berrocal bit her lip, a little angry, but a little shy, for fear that if that was true, she wouldnt really know what to do. Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and plucked up the courage to ask: What happened to the womans voice on the phone when I called you while you were abroad on business? Adam Rouco patiently exined, I told you it was the sound of the television. Come on, cant I distinguish the sounding from the TV? Its obviously your lover, can you be honest with me? If you confess, I might consider forgiving you. Confess and resist, Mrs. Adam, do you think this is a Hong Kong movie? Estre Berrocal looked at him in exasperation and, after ring at him for several seconds, her eyes suddenly reddened with aggression. If I had known that you were going to change your mind and that you were going to cheat on me, I wouldnt have married you! Adam Rouco: I havent changed my mind. So what happened to that womans voice? Adam Rouco asks seriously, Do you really want to know? Im afraid Ill scare you by telling. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched and she shouted angrily, stomping her slippers, And you say you dont stay with a woman! If thats what scares me, then what is it if you dont cheat on me!. You bastard! Liar! Shes so blind! Adam Rouco raised his long fingers and pinched his brow bone, how he was getting more and more confused, he really underestimated the power of a womans reverie. When Nico Amengual drank with him, he used to say that women are like Sherlock Holmes when ites to rtionships, no little detail escapes them, when you havent cheated, they think you are suspected of cheating, when you cheat, congrattions, you are finished. Adam Rouco had no intention of keeping a woman out of his house. If he really felt nothing for Estre Berrocal, he wouldnt be ying with her, and if he didnt love her to the core, Adam Rouco would not have married Estre Berrocal and tied himself to a woman for the rest of his life. For a man, freedom is important, and for a man of Adam Roucos stature and substance, freedom is even more valuable, but more than that freedom, he wants to be sustained exclusively by it.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Adam Rouco reached out to take Estre Berrocals hand, thinking it had been days since he had shaken or hugged her, but as soon as he did, Estre Berrocal pped it away. Im not going to listen to your exnations, you dont have to exin! Three crows fly over Adam Roucos head: Estre Berrocal made a Im not listening, Im not listening, Im not listening face and Adam Rouco shouted, Mrs. Adam, I dont think Im asking you for exnations of this or that, am I? Estre Berrocal was embarrassed, but even angrier, Adam Rouco, you say you havent changed your mind, but now you dont even bother to exin? You dont even bother to lie to me anymore, it seems you really have a woman outside, how can you do that! There are certain points in a woman that are really peculiar, they always get inside your words and get off the point, and a clear brain is probably what you say about creatures like women. Adam Rouco, unhurriedly, raised his hand to touch her forehead and said, No fever, the alcohol must have subsided, why are you still babbling? Estre Berrocal snatched her hand away, Adam Rouco! Im talking to you about business. The man suddenly approached her, his long legs drew close, Estre Berrocal, who was wearing sneakers and towered quite a bit in height from him, tilted her head slightly to look at him, Doing what? The man reached out, grabbed her around the waist, pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to seal his chattering lips. Well She still hadnt brushed her teeth. The kiss, however, was hot and deep. But Estre Berrocal, with her mixed emotions and momentaryck of response, didnt concentrate much on the kiss and naturally ignored many of Adam Roucos emotions. Adam Rouco let go of her slightly, his dark eyes looked at her and he said softly, Estre Berrocal, listen to me well, I dont have a woman outside, not now, not ever, you are the only woman I have, I will only tell you once and I wont exin it again, if you dont trust me, I cant help it. Estre Berrocal replied, But you still havent told me who that female voice on the phone really was. That female voice doesnt matter. How is it not important, youre just avoiding it, youre trying to ignore the point. Defeated, Adam Rouco came clean: Im not close friends with her, shes friends with Esteban Zaragosa. So how did Esteban Zaragosas friend end up with you, and youre living in the same house! Adam Rouco lied nonchntly, We were all living in La familia Zaragosa. Estre Berrocal looked at him, Really?. Adam Rouco nods and doesnt mince words to exin, Really. Estre Berrocal red at him again: Then why didnt you say something so simple before?. Before Adam Rouco had not really thought about the statement, could he tell her that behind his back he had a murderers identity? It was so gory that Adam Rouco nned to keep it to himself for the rest of his life. Besides, at this point, he had long since left that circle and wasnt going to do anything too dangerous in the future, so there was no point in telling her to keep her on her toes. Adam Rouco immediately ordered, Go brush your teeth, Ive made breakfast. Estre Berrocal nodded and, while she was at the sink brushing her teeth, she remembered thatst night she had been drinking with Mica at the bar in the middle of the night, and that she seemed to have brought a little brother with her at the end! Where is this little brother? Already chopped up and fed to the fishes by Adam Rouco? Estre Berrocal rushed out of the washroom after brushing her teeth and face and spraying on some moisturizer. But Estre Berrocal didnt dare mention what had happenedst night! Now that Adam Rouco is being nice, hes not going to talk to her about her drunken night! Then hed better not put himself in the spotlight! Estre Berrocal, under the table on the edge of the table, tried to smile at him and took a bite of her sandwich, desperately trying to please, This sandwich is really well made, Adam you are amazing, its really extra good. Adam Roucos unconcerned eyes went to her small, ttered face and he spoke in a nonchnt way, That little brother you brought homest night, hes cute, in every way. Estre Berrocals hair stood on end and she felt not far from the crematorium! That, Adam, listen to my exnation, its not what you think, nothing really happened between me and him! Heaven and earth can see it! I didnt do anything wrong to you! I really didnt Under Adam Roucos gaze, Estre Berrocal faints more and more and waves her hands, but Adam Roucos increasingly inscrutable gaze causes her to panic and tense up. No, seriously you listen to my exnation you believe me You didnt have sex with your little brother, but my little brother would like to have something with you. Estre Berrocal patted above her head and the sky hit her, No . I dont like it at all , I dont even remember what its like . You said it looked like me. Estre Berrocal: huh? Chapter 625: A different punishment, kneeling on the keyboard is nothing …… The little brother you broughtst night, he hasnt left yet. As soon as Adam Rouco said that, Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked up and around the room, not so much out of concern as out of her desire to survive. Where is he, where is he? Suddenly, Adam Rouco peeked out slightly, Hes almost there. Estre Berrocal looked at him for a second, two seconds, three seconds and then couldnt help butugh out loud. Why are you scaring me, Adam Rouco? Adam Rouco became serious: But thats not going to happen again, and if I catch you drinking in the middle of the night and flirting with other men, I dont know what Im going to do. With these words, Adam Roucos long, slender hands grabbed his silver knife and fork and viciously cut the sandwich from his breakfast te. Estre Berrocal looked on with a chill in her eyes, Honey, Im sure next time I wont go out drinking, and it was only once yesterday, besides I was with Mica, not with a man, I wasnt on a date with a man. When ites down to it, men are fine, this woman she really cant defend herself. Adam Rouco is now a bit disturbed just by the image of Estre Berrocal and Micast night, hugging and holding hands toasting. In the future, put an end to his interaction with Mica. After breakfast, Estre Berrocal thought it was over and said doggedly, Im going to put the dishes away; Caris not home, but since youre back, lets go get the two kids today! Estre Berrocal had just picked up her bowl and was about to put it away in the kitchen when she heard Adam Rouco say, Leave the bowl, the keyboard is waiting for you. ? Estre Berrocal was stunned, not answering for a moment, What, what keyboard?. Why do I have a bad feeling about this? They used to tell you to write a written review, but it doesnt seem to work too well, so this time do it differently and kneel on the keyboard. Estre Berrocals little face suddenly dropped, Are you serious?. Adam Roucos eyes seemed to say: What do you think? Half an hourter. From the living room came Estre Berrocalsment: Ill never go out for drinks again. What else? Estre Berrocal red at Adam Rouco, who was sitting on the sofa, quietly reading an economic magazine, and bit her tongue a little. No more random flirtations with my little brother, butst night was really an ident! She swears she really just wanted to flirt with him What else? Estre Berrocal was a little confused, Why is there more, what else? Adam Rouco dropped his economic magazine, lowered a crossed leg, stood up and approached him, saying, And dont ever be alone with Mica again. Why, its not like Mica is a boy! This time, she was really confused. But in Adam Roucos opinion, the fact that Mica was not a man made it even more dangerous. Adam Rouco said with a face of circumstance, Mica just broke up with Nico Amengual and she sees that all men in this world are scum, andtely her prejudices against men have taken out a boatload of people directly, it wont do you any good to get in touch with her now and let yourself be influenced by her. Estre Berrocal thought about it and it rang true to her, Mica actually told mest night that men all over the world can be unfaithful, but she was very hurt about Nico Amengual and I cant me her for that, besides Im her friend now and I shouldfort her more at times like this. Adam Rouco pursed his thin lips: it had probably gone to Micas head too, had Nico Amengual hurt her so much that even her sexuality had been stimted to change? I dont know if men all over the world cheat on their husbands, but dont cheat on your husband anyway. These words sweetened Estre Berrocals heart. But Adam Rouco had already turned around to go upstairs and Estre Berrocal hurried to call him, Where are you going?. Im going to the studio. Can I stop kneeling? I really know Im wrong. Adam Rouco looked back at her, a dark gleam in his eyes, Come upstairs with me. Estre Berrocal rose from the keyboard as if she had been forgiven, but because she had been kneeling for too long, her legs went numb and she deliberately weakened as she approached Adam Rouco. The man immediately took her in his arms. Estre Berrocal took the opportunity to hug his neck, teary-eyed contemting his beautiful face. Hermanito, you look even more handsome after a few days of absence. Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow and looked at her yfully, Really, youre not mad because your little brother just made you kneel on the keyboard? The little woman leaned her head on his neck and curved her lips, I was a little angry a moment ago, he just cajoled me. I didnt cajole. Youre obviously very good at that, you were very good at cajoling Paulita. Are you Paulita? Are you five years old? Estre Berrocal was a quip after Adam Rouco pulled her up to the bedroom. I thought you said you were going to the studio? Why are you in the bedroom? Sleeping. Whats the point of sleeping in the middle of the day? I just woke up and Im still not sleepy. Adam Rouco put her straight on the bed and pressed her body, his gaze locked on her, Dont you want me to cajole you? I only do it in bed. Estre Berrocal brings her hands to her face. And then the indescribable happens. It is true the saying that a little goodbye is better than a new marriage. The short separation makes each one extremely homesick, mentally and physically, and is extraordinarily intense. Estre Berrocal could not sleep because she slept too much the night before and now she was a little tired even after a lot of exercise. Alone, she leaned back in Adam Roucos arms and took her cell phone to the side, trying to contact Mica. Thinking of Mica, Estre Berrocal turned hurriedly in the mans arms and asked, By the way, how did Mica get homest night? I asked Santino Yepes to return it. He wanted to call Nico Amengual, but Mica probably doesnt want to see Nico Amengual now either. Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Adam Rouco lowered his gaze and kissed her on the forehead, Does your knee hurt? Estre Berrocal blushed a little and stammered, Its just that it didnt hurt to kneel on the keyboard, but its just that Ive been kneeling for too long and it hurts a little. No need for that postter then. Estre Berrocal: This man, what a big mouth! Estre Berrocal felt a little embarrassed and then turned her back to him with her phone in her arms, Im going to text Mica. Estre Berrocal. Hmm? What did you promise when you knelt at the keyboard, and now your husband follows you, and you turn your head and forget your promise? Estre Berrocal: . Im not alone with Mica, ah, I just sent her a tweet to say hello, after all, we all arrived verytest night from drinking. And you know its sote dont you know Ill be worried? Estre Berrocal muttered, How was I supposed to know you wereing back? Besides, I was in a bad mood because I thought you had a woman out, and thats why I was drinking with Mica. It started because of you, too. And now you learn to me me for your mistakes? Didnt you get enough punishment just now? The man snatched the phone from her hand, threw it aside and turned around, pinning her down. Estre Berrocal is being shaken, this punishment is physically exhausting enough! Chapter 626: Big Bang Hits the Hot Seat When Estre Berrocal woke up groggily in the afternoon, she reached for her phone to see that it was after two oclock. Her stomach rumbled. When she got up, she saw that Adam Rouco was already cooking in the kitchen and she ran to the man and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind, poking her head out to look into the pan. What are you making? Fried rice. Hermanito, is this what youre going to make now for lunch or for our dinner? Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow when he heard her say little brother, Youre addicted to it? Calling you young and youre not happy? Adam Rouco returned her gaze with a slightly threatening look, What did you just say?. Estre Berrocals will to live was always strong, I said I was calling you little brother because you are young. Well settle for lunch, then well eat fried rice and then well go to the old house to pick up the two kids, stop by dads house for dinner and thene back. Its okay, the two kids havent seen you for a while, especially Paulita, she must miss you. The brat is a bear as hell and will miss me when I call her and she doesnt even recognize me Estre Berrocal looked at the man with some annoyance and couldnt help butugh, Who told you to stay away so long, you dont let me go out at night, so I might as well ask you not to be gone so long on your next business trip? Adam Rouco thought for a few seconds and nodded, Sounds like a good suggestion to me. As the two ate, Estre Berrocal picked up her phone and scrolled through Twitter, only to see the tweet that was trending. Goddess Mica scorns La Voz de Spain contestant backstage. Estre Berrocals eyes fluttered and she was quick to poke. I dont know who shot the video of her and Mica drinking at the barst night, but even though the bar room was dimly lit, Mica and her face were instantly recognizable. The audio is clearer than the image, and when you click on the video, a conversation between her and Micaes up. Estre Berrocal vaguely recalls that when she was singing that night, Mica did say, half jokingly and half seriously, that many of the contestants on La Voz de Spain, the singing talent show, actually sang badly live, and that Mica had espied that some of the idol singers in her circle faked their singing. This is no small matter, as when the video came to light, Mica offended not only her peers, but also the team behind La Voz de Spain and the investors she named. Onlinements also festered, with many fans jumping to speak up for their beloved and even chastising Mica. If you despise being on a show like this so much, dont go if you can, you despise the show and want to get paid to be on it. [dog head] Thats it, being a cousin and making a name for yourself, thats the most disgusting thing! [vomit] Did the goddess get carried away, I cant believe she walked into a bar and got drunk like that! Oh, saying others cant sing in five notes, but the goddess herself sings a little? Dontugh at me at fifty paces! [scoff] I used to think she was very pretty and her acting skills were fine, I was a fan on the road, but now Im a fan turned ck and its so rude to spit on people behind their backs! I found out that Mica was working as a backstage mistress for someone important. [Cheek resting] Estre Berrocal has been reading thements for a long time, and while there are plenty of Mica fans in thements defending Mica, there are too many bystanders eating up the drama, and with Micas poprity and the hotness of this revtion, Mica, who has always earned a reputation for her low-key performance, has been thrust into the spotlight all at once. Especially since Micas tirade has offended so many people, those celebrities and artists who have been fired are probably secretly mobilizingizens to attack Mica right now. When Adam Rouco saw that Estre Berrocal was looking at Twitter and not eating, he frowned a little, raised his fork and tapped Estre Berrocal on the bowl, No looking at your cell phone during dinner. Adam, the video of Mica and I having a drink in a bar boothst night was posted on Twitter and hit the hotspots. Adam Roucos brow furrows as Estre Berrocal hands him the phone. You see,st night Mica spat a few words with me, but she didnt hit anyone else either, and it ended up being set up by someone with an agenda. Adam Rouco analyzed, The ce where they drankst night was Lancers Bar, and this has always been very secretive with booth patrons, so its unlikely there was this kind of eavesdropping. Could it be a reporter? But we didnt realize there was someone hiding in the booth before we entered it, ah, we cant even sneak a reporter in after were drunk, can we? Lancers Bar is Nico Amenguals ce. If you want to find out who bugged your conversations, you should be able to find out soon enough by asking Nico Amengual for help. Estre Berrocal frowned, But havent Mica and Nico Amengual already broken up? Adam Rouco had the vague feeling that this was not so simple, that it could be a trap, and said, Let Mica go to Nico Amengual about Mica, lets not get involved. But now Mica is being called so much, I want to help Mica to be disliked, those jetseteros get angry with her words. Adam Rouco said softly, Being an artist and a star, many times you get scolded by cybernauts, those things, Micas team will handle them, dont worry, eat, it gets cold. Estre Berrocal hung up her phone for dinner with this in mind, but the issue of Mica was always on her mind. When Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal went to pick up the two children at the former home of La familia Rouco, on the way, Estre Berrocal was sitting in the passenger seat, running her finger across her phone, when suddenly a new piece of news came up in the hot search, even more explosive and strange. The goddess Mica turned out to be made ofce. The image shows Mica and Estre Berrocal hugging and toasting together. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, how could she imagine that she would be one of the protagonists of this video, which, of course, except Mica was her. Estre Berrocal looked unconsciously at Adam Rouco, who was driving beside her, a little shyly, Adam, I want to talk to you about something. Say. Me, Im on a tightrope too. Adam Roucos brow furrowed. Estre Berrocal continued, swallowing hard, I really didnt expect them to go so far as to expose everything, but its hriously ridiculous. What did they break about you? Me, I got drunkst night and had a drink on my arm with Mica. Now the media has also released that video and theyre saying that Mica and I are gay. Adam Rouco is heterosexual and rarely hears these words, gay?. Estre Berrocal exins, Gay is is lesbianst name romance. Adam Roucos face darkened and his thin lips pursed. It seems that this affair is getting bigger and bigger without his intervention. With the speed and motivation of this revtion, it is clear that the revtors goal is to drag Mica down for good.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal called Mica to reassure her. When they arrived at the old house and met the two children, the matter was put aside for the moment. Paulita had not seen Adam Rouco for a long time and the little boy was angry and did not show up when she arrived, carrying his toys from the yhouse and cutting y dough to the side, deliberately ignoring Adam Rouco. Estre Berrocal gestures to Adam Rouco: Go cajole your amita, she must be angry. Adam Rouco walked over, saw Paulita cutting sticine and said, Paulita, why dont you call daddy?. Hmph, all daddy knows is business trips, work work work work, Paulita doesnt matter, Paulita is having a great time with grandpa and doesnt want to go back to daddy. Is that so? Estre and I came today just to pick you and your brother up and take you home. Youre actually staying at Grandpas house, arent you?. Chapter 627: Engaging the number one hot quest and showing the love! Paulita squeezed the y dough in her little hands and smiled with a cocky little look, without saying a word. Adam Rouco immediately took the little lump of milk and Paulita suddenly gave a weightless squeal and immediately wrapped her two little arms around Adam Roucos neck. Okay, dont be mad at Daddy, Daddy just bought you Kentucky Fried Chicken on the way here with Estre, do you want some? As soon as Paulita heard Kentucky Fried Chicken, her two big eyes immediately lit up, Eat!. Adam Rouco led Paulita to the table, Paulita leaned on Adam Roucos shoulder, freeing one small hand to scratch her back, Estre,e here. Estre Berrocal followed the father and daughter and the family sat down at the table to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken together. Adam Rouco bought a bunch of menus, ate a chicken wing and didnt really like the fried, so he didnt eat any more. The old man came into the dining room because of the smell and asked, What are you eating?. Paulita picked up a chicken leg with her little hand and put it in front of the old man, Grandpa, we are going to eat Kentucky Fried Chicken, are you going to eat it, Grandpa?. The old man raised his hand to lovingly stroke Paulitas little head, Is it okay?. Its delicious, Grandpa, try it. Grandpa is not going to eat, Paulita you eat less too, dinner will be servedter. Paulita obediently said, Im sure Ill eat, Grandpa!. Adam Rouco scanned the room, did not see Dante and asked, Paulita, where is brother?. My brother is watching cartoons. Adam Rouco went to the movie theater and called Dante. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Dante,e, we have Kentucky Fried Chicken. Dante Rouco was still a little resistant to Estre Berrocal, but seeing Paulita eating so happily, Dante, after all, was still a little boy and couldnt help but feel lonely with his little mouth. Paulita even offered to take a chicken leg and pass it to Dante: Brother, daddy bought a lot of them, I cant finish them, lets eat them together! Adam Rouco reached out his hand and patted Dante, who also sat down next to Paulita, and before long the two children were happily eating. After dinner at the old house, Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal spent some time with the old man in the old house, chatting for a while, before taking Paulita and Lucio back to Las Vis de Repulse Bay around nine oclock. In the car, Estre Berrocal holds Lucio, the little boy is sleeping soundly and Paulita is also asleep against her side. Estre Berrocal looks at Lucios milky white face and suddenly she remembers something: Adam, Lucio is over a year old and he still cant talk, shall we go ask the doctor?. Its good to go for a check-up, Paulita is barking before her first birthday. But its also my fault, I havent been with Lucio much since he was born. Estre Berrocal scoffed with a smile, You really dont seem to like your son very much, its obvious youre much more attached to Paulita. Sooner orter a son will be a brat, unlike a daughter who is a sweet darling. Estre Berrocal reached out and touched Paulita, who was sleeping next to her. Indeed, Paulita was so cute and cuddly that anyone would like to see her, and Lucio, who could not yet speak, was not as funny as Paulita. Besides, Lucio seems to be a bit of a follower of his father, usually very quiet, and even more subdued when he lies in his crib and does nothing but eat and sleep. But at over a year old, its time for the two tasks of walking and talking to be the order of the day. Back at The Vis at Repulse Bay, Estre Berrocal and Cari waited for the two kids to fall asleep before Estre Berrocal went back online to tweet a bit. The fizz on Twitter just got even more intense. Adam Roucoes out of the bathroom after showering and sees Estre Berrocal leaning on the bed with a stony face looking at her phone. Whats wrong? As soon as the man approached, a fresh, masculine shower gel smelled good. It seems things are a little lost with Mica, with so many people picking up some private photos of Micas life and images of her cuddling with a mystery man. Adam Rouco was a bit yful: The mystery man?. Estre Berrocal handed him the phone, Well, is that Nico Amengual?. Adam Rouco nced at the photo and immediately said, Ps. How did you know at a nce that it was a P photo? In all the years Ive known Nico Amengual, hes never worn a pink T-shirt, let alone a mask. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, He and Mica dont even wear a mask when they go out? Wouldnt that be easy for the press to photograph? Is Nico Amengual afraid of being photographed by the media? The only person who is afraid of being photographed by the media is Mica, who looks real in this photo on the left, wrapped in a mask and hat. Nico Amengual wearing a pink T-shirt and mask in Adam Rouco thinks about that image and finds it a bitical. Estre Berrocal snapped her phone back into her hand and looked at Adam Rouco with a studied look, How do you know so much about Nico Amengual? We are good friends. How did you be good friends with Nico Amengual if hes such a bastard, and you always go out to see girls?. Adam Rouco felt very aggrieved: At what age are you still looking for ady?. And yes, you should be looking for stars and models. It seems that he may not be allowed too much contact with Mica in the future. On Micas side, Estre Berrocal has heard too many bad things about Nico Amengual, which makes her now distrust even him. Nico Amengual has done a very good thing, scrutinizing Mica and now scrutinizing her brother. Adam Rouco put his arm around Estre Berrocal and prepared to go to bed, Go to sleep, woman. I dont feel like sleeping, look at all these internauts who are going to pick up their ancestors if they keep messing with them. Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow, looked at his wifes distressed little face and said, If theyre such good pickpockets, howe they havent pickpocketed that youre my wife? What, what do you mean? Adam Roucos dark eyes twinkled yfully, Come with me to the study. In the middle of the night, in the study- Dont be like that, right? Its not good. Wheres the harm in that, thats good, thats all. This photo will not be too much show, love person can not just set up, you see the circle of entertainment within the show of love many break divorce.N?velDrama.Org content. It is not that we are show people. No, Estre Berrocal, you still think of divorcing me? I didnt, I just thought it would be a quick death to prove my love. Estre Berrocal looked at the photo on herputer screen of them embracing, taken on the beach by the sea on their honeymoon. Adam Rouco sent it directly. Estre Berrocal couldnt stop in time: Is it really going to work?. Adam Rouco reassured: If it doesnt make it to the hot seat, Ill have Santino Yepes take care of buying it. Estre Berrocal: He is very rich. The next morning, that photo of Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal together was number one on the Hot 100. Not only because Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal had previously generated some traffic and attention of their own, but because the owner of this photo happens to be also one of the actresses in the video using Mica of being a blonde. As soon as she woke up, Estre Berrocal started checking Twitterments. Grab the grass! Wonderful! The goddess Mica and thedy of the Rouco family are best friends [eating melon] My horse What kind of divine BFF is this, drinking a crossover beverage? [doge]. hahahahahahahaha BOSS Fu saw that video, I guess the coffin board wont be able to cover it. [doge head] Ahahahahahahahaha nowadays disinformation costs nothing, may be even the words in the video are fake! I dont know what Micas background is, but I do know that President Adam is a very powerful man, and you are in trouble. You are in trouble. touching the sky finally someone speaks for my family Mica goddess quietly say a word, the video, even if Mica goddess really spit out those words, I inexplicably feel Mica goddess Cute whats going on [top pot lid] Ho ho ho, am I the only one who thinks everything Mica said in her video was the big truth, whats left to whitewash a shady, trashy show like The Voice of Spain!. Uh The truth is that I used to like one of the nine contestants on La Voz de Spain, then I bought tickets to see him live, and I ended up being a fan turned roadie, and what Mica says is true! Those contestants singing live really they feel pentatonic. [crying] After Adan Rouco and Estre Berrocalpo were photographed together andizens recognized the other woman in Micas video as Estre Berrocal, the legitimate wife of Adan Rouco, the tide ofments changed considerably. The fact that Micas own diehard fans are many, and the fact that she has been hacked so much before, is obviously because the families have banded together to buy theizens to deliberately hack Mica, in order to sully Micas reputation. Micas status as a star in the entertainment industry means that she has a lot of eyes on her, both explicitly and implicitly. The Rouco Groups entertainmentpany supports several artists. Mica was also a Rouco Group artist two years ago, but in thest two years Mica has already set up her own studio. This means that Adam Rouco is indirectly supporting Mica. Those media outlets have behind-the-scenes masters, and for a moment there was some trepidation about seeing Adam Roucos sting. If Adam Rouco gets really angry, it is not impossible that he will level them all. However, its hard to control the emotions ofizens, and while there were more supportivements for Mica in thosements, there were also many ck fans. Oh, a certain goddess Mica was rumored to be gay and asked her best friends husband toe out of the closet to dispel the rumors, but does the fact that shes not gay clear her name from previously hacking someone elses love interest? Its true about co-workers being ck! I hope Mica learns to respect others in the future! You guys are hrious, whats wrong with spilling your besties guts about whats going on around you? And its not like Mica is making fun of anything in that video, its a matter of fact, and its not like shes talking to anyone in her circle! A bunch of brainless people! For example, I met some breathless things and some brainless people at work, not that I pretend to be nice to them, not that Im befriending them on the surface, but Im doing something practical behind the scenes to hack them, Im just having a drink with my good friends, joking around and letting out augh, whats wrong with that? Estre Berrocal, after skimming through many reviews, finally sighed in relief and turned her head to look at Adam Rouco, who was suddenly eyeing her suspiciously. Did you buy the hot quest? Adam Rouco light-heartedly blurted out, Im number one on the Hot 100 today. Estre Berrocal: Sweat wipes. So they have to show their love all day long? Chapter 628: Adam Rouco, you lied to me again. In the early afternoon, Estre Berrocal and Cari were cooking in the kitchen when Paulita ran up, grabbing Estre Berrocals cell phone. Estre, Tia Dulcina wants to make a video with us! Paulita was already on the video call and Estre Berrocal caught a glimpse of Dulcina Calvo on the cell phone video. Dulcina, we havent talked in a while, why arent you hanging out with metely? There was Dulcina Calvo, cross-legged, sitting on the couch next to a huge floor-to-ceiling door, with the sun reflecting off of her, and Estre Berrocal, noticing that she didnt seem to be at home, frowned slightly and asked curiously, Where are you? Dulcina Calvo smiled and said, I am in my house, but it is Esteban Zaragosas house in country Z. Country Z? Youve followed Esteban Zaragosa so far to country Z. Really, you didnt tell me. Ah, I remember, the other day Adam went on a business trip to country Z. He said he was staying at La familia Zaragosa. Huh? I dont see any President Adam. Estre Berrocal froze: Yes?. How dare Adam Rouco lie to her? But so much has happened to me in the meantime that I dont know what to tell you for a while. Estre Berrocal saw in the video that Dulcina Calvo seemed to have lost a lot of weight, her baby face had lost a lot of weight and her chin had be pointy, so she asked worriedly, I see, you must have had a lot of problemstely. I see youve lost a lot of weight and you dont look like you used to. Not really, in Z country it feels simr to being in The Holy City,tely I havent been feeling very well because a lot of things happened to me before, anyway, I was in aa for a while. Estre Berrocal asked nervously, Huh? And youre okay now?. Dulcina Calvo squinted her big eyes and smiled, Nothings wrong, now Im alive and kicking, besides Esteban Zaragosa feeds me like a pig every day, Ill soon regain my weight. So when are youing back to La Ciudad Santa, its been a long time since Ive seen you. When Esteban Zaragosa is done with this part, we will return to The Holy City. Estre Berrocals side of the frying pan was on, Dulcina, Ill leave you for now, Ill call you tonight when I can, Im cooking now and have my hands a little free. Then you cook. Country Z. Just after Dulcina Calvo hung up the phone, Esteban Zaragosa came over with a te of cut fruit and sat down next to her. Who were you talking to on the phone?. I was just recording with Estre. Esteban Zaragosas eyes deepened slightly and he said, Ive been a little busytely and havent been able to spend time with you, and youre bored here alone, and I thought Id send you to La Ciudad Santa first, but now Im worried about your health. Dulcina Calvo shook her little head and spread her arms around Esteban Zaragosa, rubbing her little kitten arms against him. Ill only be worse off if I dont see you in La Ciudad Santa. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and took her in his arms, I was afraid youd get bored, tomorrow Ill take the day off and take you for a walk. Ive been in Z for a long time and I havent taught you anything yet. Sure, but wont it slow you down? No. Being with you is more important than anything else. Dulcina Calvo blushed slightly and wrapped her two little arms around Esteban Zaragosas neck, I want to eat durian. Esteban Zaragosa doesnt like durian, but Dulcina Calvo had just had a baby and durian is good for a girls health, so Esteban Zaragosa prepared it. Esteban Zaragosa cut a piece with the knife and fork and gave it to Dulcina Calvo, who, after eating it in her mouth, hooked her little finger and gestured for Esteban Zaragosa toe over. Esteban Zaragosa didnt think much of it and as soon as he was close enough, Dulcina Calvo kissed him. A whiff of durian. Esteban Zaragosa stifled a faintugh, Durian-vored kisses are quite memorable. Dulcina Calvo holds a pillow to the side and giggles like a naughty child. The Holy City. Adam Rouco had just returned from work to Las Vis de Repulse Bay when he saw Estre Berrocal standing in the kitchen frying chicken wings and walked over to her to wrap his arms around her waist. Estre Berrocal nudged him and frowned slightly, I smell grease, donte any closer. Adam Rouco ducks his head and kisses the woman on the neck, I dont care, do you care?. Estre Berrocal got in a bad mood thinking he was lying to her: Get out, Cari is going to go to the kitchenter. Adam Rouco didnt mind and turned around to apany Paulita after leaving the kitchen. During dinner, the family sat down to eat at the table. Paulitas eyes, which are glued to the cartoon on the tablet. On the t screen, a cartoon called Pinhio is ying. Adam Rouco educated, Paulita, you cant watch TV during dinner, you can watch itter.N?velDrama.Org content. Adam Rouco held out his hand to his tablet and the little boy pouted, climbing up on the boys chair and trying to reach for it to give it back to him. Papa, no! I want to see Pinhio. Well see it after lunch. Adam Rouco was a man of his word, so Paulita puffed out her lips and sat down in her chair to eat. But Paulitas mind was still on the cartoon, and Paulita happily shared with Estre Berrocal, saying, Estre, Pinhio wants to lie and he grows a long nose, but Paulita never grows a nose when he lies. Estre Berrocal let out augh, What lies did Paulita tell?. Paulita put her little hand to her little mouth to make a silent sound, No se ha. Estre Berrocal unconsciously looked at Adam Rouco and said, as she ate, Paulita, you must not lie in the future, it hurts the hearts of those who listen. Paulita listened stupefied, blinking her big eyes, not really understanding, but nodding willingly, Mmm! From now on Paulita will not lie. Adam Rouco cast a yful nce at Estre Berrocal. After dinner, Estre Berrocal was not in the best mood and went straight upstairs to her bedroom, followed by Adam Rouco. Mrs. Adam, who messed with you? Estre Berrocal is lying on the bed and when she sees hime in, she stirs and turns her back to him, but Adam Rouco is not bothered, his temper has changed for the better since he married Estre Berrocal. Adam Rouco sits on the edge of the bed and reaches out to touch her waist. Youre lying down right after eating, arent you crying out to lose weight? Get up and take a walk outside with me. No can do. Hearing the tone of her voice, Adam Rouco startled slightly, his hand went to her lower back, she leaned down to look him in the face and asked with concern, Period? Estre Berrocal was momentarily annoyed and immediately pushed his hand away, No, Im just not happy. Who bothered you? You. Adam Rouco raised an amused eyebrow, What have I done to make you angry? Estre Berrocal bit her lip and looked back at him, You lied to me. When have I ever lied to you? Adam Rouco was puzzled. Estre Berrocal sat up from the bed and stared at him, I spoke to Dulcina on video this afternoon, Dulcina is at Z and La familia Zaragosa, you told me earlier that you were staying at La familia Zaragosa on a business trip to Z. You dont even live at La familia Zaragosa, so that womans voice on the phone is your third son, right? And you lied to me, Adam Rouco, do you think Im easy to fool?. Chapter 629: If I lie to you again in the future, I will be punished as a monk. Adam Rouco looked at Estre Berrocals exasperated look and couldnt help but smile, Thats all you remember so far? Estre Berrocal copied the pillow she was holding in her hand and snapped it at him, What the hell is this, you got someone outside, and this is no big deal? I really didnt keep anyone, it was a misunderstanding. Then why did you lie to me? Youre here and now. Adam Rouco, thinking that it seemed impossible for Ms. Adam to get away without telling the truth in this matter, merely said, Its true that I lived in a womans house during my stay in Z. It is also true that the womans voice you heard on the phone when you called me at that time was noting from the television set. Estre Berrocal gave him a stern look, Adam Rouco, you big liar!. With that, Estre Berrocal got up and was about to leave when Adam Rouco snapped at her arm and pulled her back. Youre out there with someone, why do you keep pulling me, go get your girlfriend, get off me, get off me, get off me! Youre rushing me before I finish talking, Mrs. Adam, Ive never seen you so aggrieved.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Estre Berrocal was on the verge of tears, It is you who admitted it, how can I use you of anything?. She had given him two children in vain! He had deceived her magnificently! Adam Rouco hugged her tightly and said, I didnt keep anyone out, it wasnt just me who lived in the womans house, Esteban Zaragosa was there, and some other people also lived in the womans house. Adam Rouco, do you really think I am stupid, that I am so gullible? Adam Rouco looked at her serious little face and couldnt help butugh, raising his hand to pinch her little nose. If I really wanted to lie to you, what clue could I let you take?. Estre Berrocals face turned red with anger, You ! It looks like you n to lie to me a lot in the future. That woman is not really a lover I keep, we are technically aplices. Adam Rouco, why didnt I realize before that you were so good at making up stories? Adam Rouco thought it didnt make sense and said, The womans voice you heard is known to Dulcina Calvo as udio Belles, a partner of Esteban Zaragosa, ask Dulcina Calvo if you dont believe me. Esteban Zaragosa and udio Belles are in an international organization, and Im going to Z because there are some problems in their organization. You lie, Adam Rouco before you were not like that, now why are you full of lies, yes you told me before that Esteban Zaragosa was a murderer and part of some organization, ok, I believe you, then what help can you be if you go there when their organization is in trouble? Adam Rouco took a deep breath, If you really want to know, I will tell you, you are my wife and you have the right to know everything I am. Half an hourter, Estre Berrocal was dumbfounded. So, the moment you left for Z, you didnt tell me, you didnt contact me because you were afraid to give away your whereabouts. Adam Rouco nodded, his gaze examining his young wife to see if he scared her. It was clear that Estre Berrocal did not seem capable of epting him as he was, and Adam Rouco hastened to add, But dont worry, I have been retired for a long time, I have gone out little since I had Paulita, and in thest two years, with you, I have been even less prone to return to that identity, and this time, Ie purely to do Esteban Zaragosa this favor. Estre Berrocal suddenly remembered that all her men were fighting with swords and pistols, and she quickly reached out and touched Adam Rouco. Are you wounded, then? Seeing how worried she looked, Adam Rouco smiled slightly and took her in his arms, Im not wounded, besides even if I were, its been so long that if I had been wounded I would have healed long ago. Estre Berrocal hit him with a clenched fist: What are youughing at, whats so funny, Adam Rouco, listen, Im not going to let you go on doing such dangerous things. You are not alone, you have a wife, two children and dad, who has already lost your older brother, and if even you At the mention of that word, Estre Berrocal stopped talking. Adam Rouco lowered his eyes a little, looking at her deeply, I wont do it, I cant do without dying now. You cant give up, but there are guns and bullets without eyes if anything happens to you As he spoke, Estre Berrocals eyes soured. Adam Rouco bowed his head and kissed her, Thats it, I wont do such dangerous things anymore. Now I dont believe you. Ill be sure to tell you before I do. Estre Berrocal looked at him, Then promise me you wont lie to me or hide anything from me in the future. Swear it. Adam Rouco raised his finger and said, Then I swear that if I ever lie to Mrs. Adam and hide from Mrs. Adam again, they will not let me die Before he could say the words, Estre Berrocals fingers were directly on his lips. What are you talking about, who told you to curse yourself? Wasnt it you who made me swear? Estre Berrocal: . I only asked you to pledge, I didnt ask you to curse yourself! Adam Rouco had a slight smile in his eyes, Now do you believe me?. Estre Berrocal let out a grunt of mirth, But what you did is still wrong, you didnt even warn me before you went to do something so dangerous, I thought it was a normal business trip, Im not going to forgive you now. Estre Berrocal hugged the nket just above her head and ignored him, Adam Rouco hugged her through the nket, Honey, do you have to be so heartless, Ive made a well for you, Ive mined all the diamonds upstairs and this is how you treat me? Diamonds? Estre Berrocals eyes lit up, a mine? Then she scoffed, Thats a lot of money to do the work of selling your life, and you can get a mine back in one go. Adam Rouco: So, for the sake of the diamonds, dont be mad at me either. Estre Berrocal pushed him away with some anger: I dont want your broken diamonds, I dont live with diamonds, you are more important than any well or any diamond, I want you to be safe and sound! Adam Rouco If you keep this up Im going to get really angry. The mans gaze bore into her, his eyes full of affection, Then show me how important I am. With that, Adam Rouco raised his hand and pulled her into his arms, lowering his head and kissing her. Estre Berrocal resisted a little at first, but as she was kissed, she became morepliant and, little by little, her arms became entangled around Adam Roucos neck. Adam Rouco pulled off her sweater that was in the way, Honey, its been a long time since weve had a deep conversation. Estre Berrocal blushed a little, Me, I havent showered yet. Wash it after the exchange and save yourself from washing twice. As they exchanged words, Estre Berrocal did not forget to continue what she had just said, Adam Rouco you will not be allowed to lie to me again The man concentrated on what he was doing and gave an answer in a low voice: Well, if I lie to you again, I will be punished to not being able to touch you for a month. What kind of rules are these? Estre Berrocal: And what if you find someone else to eat the meat? Then punish me. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched: Thats a very powerful response. Chapter 630: I’m yours for life. Country Z. Esteban Zaragosa received a call from udio Belles. Send someone to find out where Orlondo Martanded. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed, Where is she?. Esteban, Orlondo Marta is actually also the head of the underworld Organization, we underestimated him and it turns out that the person who has been deliberately stirring up trouble behind the scenes all these years has been him, he controls two international organizations just to cause conflicts all over the world and he wants blood to flow. Tomorrow I will ask the president what he wants. udius Belles said, Im afraid a battle is inevitable as State A has just taken Rowan Ind in State Z. State A is sending the men of the Underworld Organization, between the Ming Organization and the Underworld Organization. Its a battle I dont think can be avoided. Esteban Zaragosa stands in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and hangs up the phone, his distant gaze settling on a hill halfway up not too far away. Outside the window the night is calm, the moon is full and the sky is clear. After this battle, he would take Dulcina back to The Holy City, or he could go somewhere else, he had even bought a scenic ind long ago, and when he relinquished all his obligations, he would take Dulcina on vacation, the kind that doesnt have a vacation. On the king-size bed in the bedroom, Dulcina Calvo, groggy from sleep, unconsciously touched her small hand to her side, which was empty. Dulcina Calvo opened her eyes, raised her hand to rub them, lifted the sheets and got out of bed shuffling her slippers. She was a little thirsty and after first drinking arge ss of water in the living room and then drinking herself sober, she looked around the big house for Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa, where are you? Inside, with no lights and moonlight outside, Dulcina Calvo looks at the big house, which echoes when spoken in the night. Dulcina Calvo saw Esteban Zaragosa on the closed balcony, when Esteban Zaragosa also saw Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo ran to him and was taken in his arms and pressed against his chest. Esteban Zaragosa lowered his head against the girls cheek and asked quietly, Is it cold? In this room, the heat was on so much that Dulcina Calvo was not cold at all, even in a little cotton dress. Dulcina Calvo shook her little head, What are you doing here at night instead of sleeping, do you have insomnia?. Esteban Zaragosa gazed at her with a deep look and pulled her little body between his arms to face him. Dulcina, I may have to leave you for a while. Dulcina Calvos watery eyes darkened and she nudged her little mouth to ask, So, when are youing back? If its quick, you could be back in a week. Slow down, half a month. Dulcina Calvo tilted her little face and looked up at him, Youre not taking me with you? Im going to the border, to fight, and its not safe to take you with me. And it would be a distraction for me to take you with me. To go to war ah but didnt you tell me you were a very junior officer? What age is this for a very junior officer to be sent to war? Esteban Zaragosa took a deep breath and pulled the girl close to him, kissing her forehead as he spoke in a muffled voice: Dulcina, before I was afraid of scaring you, so I hid half of these things from you, even if I told you half of them, but now, after what Ive been through, its not possible to hide them from you. I also know that these days you have a lot of doubts. Dulcina Calvo blinked her dark, watery eyes, but instead of being very surprised, she said calmly, Whoever you are, even if you are the president of this country, you are mine, I dont care who you are, the only thing that matters to me is that you are Dulcina Calvos Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girls serious, earnest little face and lowered his gaze, his forehead against hers, his forehead tinged with a pale mime smile, I am yours, for life. The girls delicate white hands wrapped around his neck and Esteban Zaragosa took her straight by the hips and sped her in his arms. Esteban Zaragosa, when youe back, lets get married. Good. But those words must be spoken by men Esteban Zaragosa took the girl in his arms, pressed her against thending and kissed her with amanding, forceful breath. Dulcina Calvo blushes from a mans kiss Esteban Zaragosa pressed his voice against her soft lips, his voice soft and low, When Ie back and youre almost well, well have a baby then. Dulcina Calvo nodded her little head shyly, Mmm. Dulcina- Hmm? This is thest time Ill be away from you for so long, and it wont be, ever again. Dulcina Calvos little hand cupped his face as she looked up at him and said, I didnt make you swear to this, but now that youve said it, Ill keep it in mind and be angry if you deny itter. Esteban Zaragosaughed softly aloud, Good. Dulcina Calvos little heady back against the back of Esteban Zaragosas neck, and her dark, watery eyes scanned the huge house, murmuring, Esteban Zaragosa, cant we live in such a big house anymore? Hmm? You dont like it, huh? Its too big to wake up and look for you for a long time. A lighthearted statement that hit Esteban Zaragosa in the heart for no apparent reason. Esteban Zaragosa looked down at the little girl in his arms, Okay, from now on we will live in a smaller house where you can find me at a nce when you wake up from your nap. Dulcina Calvo, drowsy again, yawned twice and stayed in the mans arms, with her little arms around his neck and stirred, Lets go to bed, Im very sleepy. Esteban Zaragosa carried Dulcina Calvo to the big bed and they snuggled together. Dulcina Calvo closed her eyes and said contentedly, Actually, I think this is okay for now. Now this? I dont have kids, we live as a couple, Im not ready to be a mom, Id like to have two more years of fun. Esteban Zaragosa has always felt that if Dulcina wanted it, he wanted it, and if Dulcina didnt want it, he didnt want it, its not that he doesnt like children, but for two years he wanted to dedicate all his time to Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosa was indulgent and spoiled her to the max: Then we wont have children for a while, and when youre ready, we will. Dulcina Calvo grabbed the mans big, slender hand and let out an mmm. When we get married, well go on our honeymoon first. Dulcina Calvo couldnt help but be intrigued, Where are we going on our honeymoon?. I bought an ind, why dont we go live there for a while, or is there a country youd like to visit? Dulcina Calvo froze and turned to look at Esteban Zaragosa with very teary eyes, Buy an ind? Esteban Zaragosa, youre too much of a loser! Bought at a friendly price, its not expensive. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched: So I wont be a rich wife from now on? Youre not happy, are you? Esteban Zaragosa approached her and tucked her loose hair behind her ear, gazing tenderly at her pretty little face. Dulcina Calvo crossed her fingers and murmured, Of course Im happy, why not be happy when youre so rich. You really rich people, why not be happy when you have money to buy an ind. Esteban Zaragosa: This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Dulcina Calvo seemed to think of another particrly important matter and said earnestly, But Esteban Zaragosa, you are so rich that we cant have several children afterwards. Why cant we have more children if we have money, and you are afraid we wont have money to feed our children? No. If you have so much money and you have more children, they will fight over the family fortune and kill each other easily. Esteban Zaragosay breathlessly on his bed and got up to p his forehead; what kind of a baby he had, even his brain was clear. Dulcina Calvo was still muttering as he did so, Its better we have one so we dont have to fight over the family fortune. Esteban Zaragosa tucked the little woman under the sheets in an embrace, caressing her slender, smooth back with his big hands and coaxing, Tomorrow well discuss how many children to have, itste, go to sleep, if you dont sleep now, tomorrow youll be a noisy sleeper again during the day. But Im not sleepy anymore, I just realized Im so rich, Im too happy to sleep hehehehe. Esteban Zaragosa gently caressed his little wifes back between his arms, his dark eyes looked at her somberly, Dulcina, if youre not going to sleep, why dont we do some warm-up exercises? Dulcina Calvo didnt react for a while; after all, Esteban Zaragosa hadnt touched her since her abortion because he was worried about her body. The man lifted his long fingers and removed the small sling from her shoulder, peeling it away from Dulcina Calvo immediately hugged the sheets tighter and closed her eyes, Im sleepy again! Go to sleep, go to sleep. Esteban Zaragosa couldnt help butugh at the way she closed her eyes, so scared she was ready to sleep. Esteban Zaragosa leaned over and kissed her on the ear, his hot breath brushed against her ear. Hot breath sprayed against her ear, Good, sleep tonight and well work out tomorrow night. Dulcina Calvo acted as if she hadnt heard. The next day, Dulcina Calvo went to bedte the night before, so she didnt get up early in the morning. When I woke up, it was eleven oclock. Her stomach growled with hunger and she wondered why Esteban Zaragosa hadnt called her for breakfast today. Dulcina Calvo was so hungry that she hurriedly washed up and ran out of the bedroom in her little white cotton dress without even putting on her pajamas. Esteban Zaragosa, Esteban Zaragosa? Strange, where are the people. No cooking in the kitchen, no cooking in the living room, no cooking in the bathroom. Dulcina Calvo was a little distressed, the house was so big that Dulcina Calvo had to shout at the top of her lungs, Esteban Zaragosa! Upstairs, in the conference room C Master Court, I think I heard someone call you downstairs. It still sounds like a girls voice. Maestro, do you have a girlfriend now? Esteban Zaragosa frowned slightly, naturally knowing who the person calling him downstairs was. The meeting is adjourned while you take a break. Esteban Zaragosa then stood up and walked out of the conference room. Sure enough, the girl downstairs came into view. Esteban Zaragosa hurried down the stairs, Awake?. Dulcina Calvo rubbed her stomach and asked, Is there anything to eat? Im very hungry. Go to the bedroom and Ill bring it to youter. Dulcina Calvo was puzzled and muttered, I dont want to go to my room, I still want a drink. Esteban Zaragosa, momentarily worried about the men upstairs, was about to send Dulcina Calvo to the bedroom when, to his surprise, the group of diners upstairs had rushed out of the conference room and were standing on the second floor balustrade, looking down. The Master has a private wife at home! This is also wearing a little halter dress absolutely asleep. Dulcina Calvo hadnt seen the man upstairs, but Esteban Zaragosa had, and his dark eyes were drawn to the regal figure. Turn around, all of you! Keep your eyes closed. Yes! Upstairs, footsteps sounded. Chapter 631: One Last Farewell Only then Dulcina Calvo looked up as a witticism and saw several men on the second floor with their backs to them, whispering andughing! Dulcina Calvo unconsciously looked what she was wearing directly into her face and ran into the bedroom. Ah, ah, ah! Its so humiliating! Esteban Zaragosa looked at the small figure, put his hand to his forehead and ordered the men on the second floor, coldly and seriously: Now get downstairs and run tenps outside! Donte in here for less than onep. Yes! After the order, Esteban Zaragosa carried the breakfast into the room. Dulcina Calvo buried herself under the sheets, clenching her fists and letting out a timid sob. Esteban Zaragosa ced the breakfast on the small round wooden table in the bedroom, walked over and sat on the edge of the bed, reached over and took Dulcina Calvo in his arms. I thought you said you were hungry, I brought it for you. Dulcina Calvo blew out her beard and said with a little red face, Why are you working at home? I didnt even know anyone wasing home and its a shame to run out dressed like that. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her amused, Or do I gouge their eyes out then?. Thats atrocious too. Dulcina Calvo muttered, then crawled from the bed, sat down at the round table, picked up her ss of water and took a long, hard drink before starting breakfast. Dulcina Calvo, hearing the running around outside, squinted her eyes and asked, What are they doing? I punished them for running outside. Dulcina Calvo: Esteban Zaragosa picked up a soft camisole and wrapped it around Dulcina Calvos slender shoulders. Its not cold in the house, but dressed like this, you tend to catch cold. Dulcina Calvo sipping chicken soup with goji berries in a delicate ceramic bowl. Esteban Zaragosa asks, Hows the chicken broth today? Its good, but when you go to the border in a few days, there will be no one to make chicken soup for me. Dulcina Calvo said miserably, Im going to be alone in this big house and its lonely to think about it. When she finished, the girl reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and stroked her little head, Ill be back soon. Dulcina Calvo tilted her little face to one side and asked, Did you just have a meeting to discuss when youre going to the border? Yes. So, have you decided on a day to leave? I have to go to the presidents side this afternoon to finalize it with him. When you return, will you be able to leave your job? Will the president of Z Nation agree? Esteban Zaragosa looked into the girls pure, watery eyes and smiled slightly. All previous presidents have tried to take power away from the leader of the Ming organizations cab, so if I hand it over to him automatically, theres little reason for him to refuse, is there? Dulcina Calvo smiled a small white smile with red lips, How nice, then we can go home and open a fish and sauerkraut store. Esteban Zaragosa hugged her, When we get back, you can do whatever you want, Ill be with you in whatever you do. Dulcina Calvo asked, deliberately and jokingly, Will you join me in murder and fire? Esteban Zaragosa kissed her forehead and said with a soft smile, How about if I pass you the knife and set the fire? Dulcina Calvo rubbed against the back of his neck like a kitten, Esteban Zaragosa you are very nice.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa returned in the afternoon from the Council Chamber with a grave look on his face. Dulcina Calvo ran up to him and asked anxiously, Esteban Zaragosa, when did the president say he wanted you to leave? Tomorrow. Huh? Just like that, howe this president wont let people rest? Dulcina Calvo mumbled something and then reassured him, But its a good thing youre leaving tomorrow so youll be back sooner! As he watched her exin, Esteban Zaragosas eyes filled with pain and he raised his hand to touch the little girls face. Dulcina Calvo grabbed his hand and said with a smile, I didnt want to let you go, but you said you came back this time thinking you wouldnt do this job again, so Im looking forward to you doing thisst job now, so Im not too sorry to part with you. Esteban Zaragosas thin lips curved, and although he knew her words were half-truths, mostly to reassure and reassure him, Esteban Zaragosa didnt want to tear her down. Its a good thing youre not upset. Dulcina Calvo wrapped her arms around him, her small body sinking into the mans wide, warm embrace, andmanded, Then you must take care of yourself, dont let them hurt you. With such a dangerous border, it would be a lie to say he was not worried. Esteban Zaragosa also hugged her tightly and said, I will protect myself ande back to you alive. After all After all what? The man lowered his gaze, his thin lips pressed against her ear, and spoke in a muffled voice: After all, I still owe you a son. Dulcina Calvo suddenly blushed and shoved him away, Esteban Zaragosa! I tell you serious things, too. Youre being an idiot! With that said, Dulcina Calvo ran off. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the little girls small figure and gave a soft sigh. She was gone for a while and needed to pester udio Belles to keep an eye on her. Esteban Zaragosa called udio Belles on the phone. Its me. Over there, udio Belles threw a somber voice: Tell me, Grand Master, what is it? You dont want to dismiss me and ask me to apany you to the border to fight, do you? You are not allowed to fight, and you are not ready to go to the border. I just wanted to ask you one thing. Leave it, Esteban Zaragosa, why do you take me now that you are so solicitous when you have something to do and nothing to do?. Esteban Zaragosa: I didnt make a pass at you either. udio Belles is about to vomit blood: Ok, youre tough, what do you want to ask me, lets see if Im in a good mood, I might say yes if Im in a good mood. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girl ying with her phone in the bedroom and said, Im going to the border for a while and I dont know when Ill be back, Dulcina doesnt know anyone in Z. Once Im gone, she wont have anyone to protect her safety. So I want to ask you, please, to take care of Dulcina for me. udius Belles, not in the mood, said, . This is something you hire a bodyguard for, Im not in the mood. udio, I havent asked you for anything, this, please help me. udio Belles, on the other end of the phone, was a bit stunned to see that Esteban Zaragosa, who had never begged anyone or asked for anything over the years, was now ducking his head for Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosa added, udio, you are the person I trust the most and I can only trust you with Dulcina. No, I feel no warmth until I have your dear Dulcina Calvo in my hands, and if anything happens, you will be to me, and then I will not be able to escape. Esteban Zaragosa returned to the charge with, Now you have Ice de and youre afraid of me? udio Belles growled coldly, Im not afraid of you without Ice de, okay!. I knew it was provocative, but it worked. Then its a deal, Ill wait for you toe in the morning before I leave. udio Belles asked again, But when I go, will Dulcina Calvo cook for me, or will I cook for her? Dulcina has had an abortion recently as you know, why dont you delegate and cook? Esteban Zaragosa, fuck off! . Wait, I will order takeout every day and torture your dear Dulcina. Chapter 632: Esteban Zaragosa married me to spoil me~. Esteban Zaragosa talks on the phone with udio Belles while remaining a short distance away, watching the girls movements in the bedroom. I hadnt noticed before, but now I turn around to find Dulcina Calvo standing on a chair and tiptoeing higher to grab something. Esteban Zaragosa frowned and immediately came striding in, tossing the phone aside, not remembering to hang up, and reaching out to grab Dulcina Calvo, who was standing on the chair. What are you doing, standing so tall without fear of falling? Im looking for a book. What book, Ill get it for you. Dulcina Calvo pointed to the only book on the shelf that still appealed to her and said, Just thatic book. Esteban Zaragosa, who was tall enough to be able to reach her without climbing on a bench, took theic down and handed it to her, telling her in passing, Ive asked udio toe tomorrow to keep youpany, Im not going to be around these days, so let him do things like this climbing up and down, and cooking, youre not well now, you can get in trouble if you fall. No sooner had Esteban Zaragosas words left his mouth than udio Belles rough, angry voice came over the phone. Esteban Zaragosa, you bastard! Why dont you go and die? Esteban Zaragosa closed his eyes slightly and ducked his ears. I cant believe I forgot to hang up the phone, what a blunder. Esteban Zaragosa picked up the phone and was just about to hang up when udio Belles final stubbornness broke through and came out on the line! Esteban Zaragosa I tell you! Im not going to take care of your Dulcina Calvo tomorrow! Youll find your own way there! Toot, toot, toot udio Belles hung up the phone. The corner of Dulcina Calvos mouth twitched: .. Esteban Zaragosa, I dont think its right for us to bother people like this! Its okay, shelle. But I have arms and legs, I dont need udio Belles toe and take care of me. Esteban Zaragosa wasnt worried about her falling at home or anything like that and asked udio Belles toe over, in fact, to keep her safe. This is something I havent let go since thest time Orlondo Marta took you, Dulcina, and you cant have another ident. Dulcina Calvo asked hesitantly, But it must be hard for udio to take care of me, and he liked you so much before. She already has a boyfriend, so you dont need to psychologically burden yourself. Besides, she and I are purely fraternal, weve been born together many times, and by helping me watch out for something as trivial as you, shell scold with her mouth, but it wont do anything in her heart. Dulcina Calvo nodded, udio Belles is all mouth and the heart is actually very soft. When the timees, if she really dislikes you, be patient with her. Dulcina Calvo nodded her little chin in approval and said seriously, I think so too, she has a gun in her hand. Esteban Zaragosaughed softly and raised a hand to rub her hair, hugging her and joking, If shes really mean to you,e back and tell me and Ill help you teach her a lesson. Dulcina Calvo was still nodding sullenly, her mind still on the fact that Esteban Zaragosa was going to fight at the border. Whats wrong? Dulcina Calvos eyes suddenly reddened and she threw her arms around his neck, Esteban Zaragosa, you have toe back safe and sound. The mansrge hand, encircling the girls slender back, solemnly promised, Ill be back safe and sound. Dulcina Calvo wanted to cry, but she restrained herself, her arms only clinging to his neck and surreptitiously rubbing her tears into the clothes on his shoulders. udio Belles was standing in the doorway in the early morning with an icy face. Dulcina Calvo couldnt help a shiver when he came to the door, wearing a thick sweater! Not that her expression was so cold and frightening, but the gun in her pocket made one want to run away. This particr udio Belles is the kind of guy who will shoot you anytime, anywhere. What, Im not wee? Dulcina Calvo immediately opened her little mouth and shed a ttering smile, Wee, wee, very wee. Only then did udio Belles enter the vi with a cold face. Once inside, udio Belles leaned over the sofa with a stately air and rested his long, slender legs on the small table. Like a little maid, Dulcina Calvo ran tenaciously toward her and asked, Would you like some coffee, shall I make you a cup of coffee?Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. I dont drink coffee, make me a cup of coffee. Okay, Ill be right there. Dulcina Calvo nimbly ran to the kitchen to throw the coffee pot away. udio Belles looked at the attentive back and his red lips curved. Ha, this Dulcina Calvo knows more than Esteban Zaragosa! But Dulcina Calvo doesnt use the coffee pot here, and she doesnt usually drink coffee, and if she does, she buys it directly from one of those coffee shops, so she doesnt have the luxury of making her own coffee. Dulcina Calvo has been working with this overly advanced coffee machine for a long time. Over there, udio Belles is already pushing: Why does it take you so long to make coffee, Dulcina Calvo are you stepping on ants?. I havent, I havent used this coffee machine, Im working on it. Wait, give me ten more minutes and Ill probably have it sorted out. udio Belles got up impatiently from the sand, walked over and said, You get up. Dulcina Calvo gives way silently to udio Belles got the machine working in three or two passes, and the woman looked at Dulcina Calvo with a face of few friends: What a fool!. Yes, Im too stupid, why dont I cut your fruit! The corner of udio Belles mouth twitched; thetter was quick to admit her mistake and had no room to lose her temper. Dulcina Calvo washed a pile of fruit and cut a te of fruit, but there was little presentation, and the girls little white hands were magnificently spat out by udio Belles as he handed over the te. Thats an ugly pose. Its good if its good. udio Belles looks at Dulcina Calvo and asks, Do you know how to cook?. Dulcina Calvo didnt want to cook in her heart and said with a straight face, I dont know how! udio Belles stared at her with phoenix-like eyes and suddenly, pulling a pistol from his waistband, threw it directly on the flow table with a snap. Dulcina Calvo, afraid to move her little neck, said stubbornly, Actually I can a little. Well, you do it then. Dulcina Calvos two eyebrows together, so bitter, inwardly iming Esteban Zaragosa strongly! At noon, Dulcina Calvo spent half a day in the kitchen, working on two bowls of instant noodles, which of course had been worked, after all, with a fried egg and a ham sausage~. udio Belles looked at the noodles in front of him and the corner of his mouth twitched, Dulcina Calvo, you dont know how to make coffee or cook, what did Esteban Zaragosa marry you for? Like a little hamster, Dulcina Calvo clutched with embarrassment at arge bowl that did not correspond to her in any way, her little face lifted from the bowl that was twice as big as hers, and she said, embarrassed and innocent, Esteban Zaragosa did not marry me to make coffee and cook. udio Belles looked at her in amusement, Then whats the point of marrying you? Dulcina Calvo suddenly narrowed her big eyes and smiled with her very white teeth and said, Mimame~. udio Belles: Cough, cough, cough. A beautiful victory. Dulcina Calvo saw that udio Belles didnt eat the noodles and so she ate them on purpose, and they were actually really good! Are you sure you dont want to eat it? Its really good, Im not going to lie, Esteban Zaragosa didnt even eat the instant noodles I cooked, look how lucky you are. udio Belles stared at her sincere little face, then picked up his fork and said, I think its Esteban Zaragosa who doesnt eat noodles at all. Its whatever you say it is. udio Belles took a bite and frowned slightly before Dulcina Calvo walked over to her and looked at her with small, expectant eyes: Is it good, is it especially good? Its good, itsing together. Oh, thats just delicious! Chapter 633: Esteban Zaragosa’s Little Secret After lunch, udio Belles lies down on the deck chair and reads for a while. Dulcina Calvo was surprised to learn that udio Belles was reading a book. It doesnt really fit the picture. udio Belles had some desserts delivered to the vi for Dulcina Calvo to pick up and when Dulcina Calvo saw the delicate and beautiful cupcakes, her eyes lit up. You like desserts too, I thought a guy like you would look down on us sweet-toothed girls and think its girly! udio Belles answered directly, Im already a woman, Im already a woman, okay?. Dulcina Calvo had a shudder, and that was about as unconventional as it could being from her! After a brief afternoon coffee, Dulcina Calvo saw that udio Belles was still reading and hurried herself to the bedroom with the intention of taking a nap. But, awake, Dulcina Calvo clutched her cell phone and tried to reach Esteban Zaragosa, but did not know how to do it. She wanted to ask udio Belles, but her intuition told her that udio Belles would not tell her. udio Belles must only feel that his contact with Esteban Zaragosa now would only increase the problem and affect Esteban Zaragosas status. Dulcina Calvo gave up the idea of contacting Esteban Zaragosa at that moment, and the corners of the girls lips curved involuntarily as she looked at the jar of candy in the cupboard next to her bed. Holding the clear candy jar in her small hands, she looked at the colorful candies inside, reached out and removed the lid, touched a favorite color with her small hands, unwrapped the candy wrapper and tasted one. This brand of fruit candy is really tasty and not too greasy. When udio Belles finished his book, he went to the bedroom and found Dulcina Calvo sprawled cross-legged on the bed, clutching a fruit candy and eating it. udio Belles stood in the bedroom doorway like a father, looking at her with his arms crossed, So youve been hiding candy behind my back. Dulcina Calvo heard his voice and hurried to bury the candy cane under the sheets, My sugar is low, so I need to take sugar. What kind of candy are you eating, it looks like it tastes good, bring it over here and Ill take a look at it. Dulcina Calvo clutched the jar of sugar in her arms as if it were a treasure, No, you can share other things, not this one. This is the candy Esteban Zaragosa left her to count the days, and it would be a mess if udio Belles ate it! udio Belles, a wise and fine minded man, raised an eyebrow at seeing her so precious, So precious that Esteban Zaragosa gave it to you?. The girl said with a bit of arrogance, Thats the deal I made with him. Then I Id like it even more! udio Belles rushed over and threw his hand on him, and Dulcina Calvo became as fierce and milky as a newborn. Its all right, I dont care about your candy, I dont even want it, only an innocent girl like you would believe in those tricks of men, especially used to trick you. Dulcina Calvo growled, Im happy to be lied to! Like you, no one wants to lie to you! udio Belles raised an eyebrow and looked at her in amusement, You know a lot, dont you? I cant say I know much, but I certainly know more than you when ites to rtionships. Heh, where do you get the confidence, do you know the people who pursue me Before udio Belles could finish his sentence, Dulcina Calvo continued, I know, I know, there are more than enough people after you to go around the world! Hm, good to know. In the next sentence, Dulcina Calvo added: But just because you have a lot of jokes doesnt mean you have a lot of rtionships, Esteban Zaragosa told me youve never had a real rtionship until now! udio Belles face, always calm andposed, was exposed, but the emotion was short-lived and he quickly hid it. Not that I would tell Esteban Zaragosa who Im in love with! He does it as if he knew my love life!. With those words, udio Belles sheepishly turned away and went straight to the living room, never to speak to Dulcina Calvo again. Dulcina Calvo growled softly as she sat down on the bed, And shes still bent on denying it. On the third day after Esteban Zaragosas departure, Dulcina Calvos whole being withered. Although she found many things to do, she could not help but think of him whenever she had free time. If this had been La Ciudad Santa, maybe she could have found Estre Berrocal to hang out and let off steam, in La Ciudad Santa she would have her work and not as much time to spare as in this vige. Besides, Esteban Zaragosas personal objects are seen in every corner of this enormous vi, and whenever one is idle, thoughts are like vines with innumerable hands, twisting and strangling the heart. Dulcina Calvo also tried to get udio Belles to apany her through country Z, but udio Belles is especially upright in some respects. For example, most girls like shopping, but udio Belles doesnt like it and finds it a waste of time and has to be on the lookout for suspicious people. Living as vignt and defensive as udio Belles, Dulcina Calvo couldnt do it and found it exhausting. She simplyy in big-boy form on the bed and ate and slept and slept and slept and ate. But after lying there for a long time, Dulcina Calvo felt the need to do something to distract herself, so she ran to Esteban Zaragosas studio to look for aic book or something fun. She rummaged around Esteban Zaragosas studio for a long time before her curiosity finallynded on a safe with abination lock. Dulcina Calvo is a kid at heart and gets even more curious when she sees how hidden and coded the safe is. But these things are usually of a private nature, so before trying to enter her password, Dulcina Calvo hesitated for a moment, muttering in her mind. Esteban Zaragosa, I didnt mean to go through your stuff, I just I was bored, and anyway were going to be a couple from now on. Hmmm! Couples should be honest with each other and not have big secrets! So Dulcina Calvo sat down on the carpet in her studio and started racking her brain over the code. As a rule of thumb, a bank card is temporarily frozen if you enter the wrong withdrawal code three times, so with a fancy safe like this, you should also enter it three times, and if the codes are all wrong, you probably wont be allowed to re-enter them. For the first time, Dulcina Calvo set out to enter Esteban Zaragosas birthday time, but discovered to her sorrow that, damn it, she had been in love with Esteban Zaragosa for so long that she didnt know what month Esteban Zaragosas birthday was.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. It seems that she is a bit too much of a failure as a girlfriend However, Esteban Zaragosa loves her so much that theres no chance hell use her birthday as a password, a narcissistic idea Dulcina Calvo puts into practice. He loses it with his hand and the safe is really opened. Dulcina Calvo, repentant, decides that when Esteban Zaragosa returns, she will be doubly kind to him and remember his birthday next time! In the dark safe, Dulcina Calvo pulled out an iron box of some antiquity, which was square and covered with European-style paintings of a girl in a puffy white dress with a pair of transparent wings on her back, surrounded by swings and butterflies, exquisitely styled, but nothing special. With some effort, Dulcina Calvo opened the lid of the metal box. Hidden inside was a diary, and next to it Dulcina Calvo took the thing with her fingers and looked confused It was a small white cotton camisole worn by the girls. I cant believe that Esteban Zaragosa, who is usually so abstinent, has such a fetish! Chapter 634: Esteban Zaragosa’s diary, all about her. Dulcina Calvo wondered what slinging girl it was, and how Esteban Zaragosa dared to hide another girls vest behind her back. Dulcina Calvos face immediately turned fierce and she was going to torture Esteban Zaragosa when he returned from the border! Eyes, rested on another object in the iron box, a diary type book, which was not very new, it was a few years old. Dulcina Calvos eyes lit up, I cant believe it, does Esteban Zaragosa have a habit of stealing diaries? Hesing to take a peek at her little inner secret! By now, udio Belles had been looking for Dulcina Calvos people for half a day, and the vige was indeed sorge that udio Belles ran out of patience searching and shouted directly with his arms crossed, Dulcina Calvo! Dulcina Calvos little heart fluttered, the banshee wasing for her, she hurried to close the tin box, if udio Belles had seen it he would haveughed out loud at his Esteban Zaragosa family! Dulcina Calvo hid the objects directly after putting them in the metal box and then closed the safe. When udio Belles found the studio, he pushed open the door and saw her reading aic book. Why are you in Esteban Zaragosas study? There are a lot of mechanisms buried in his studio, in case youe across them, you will be killed by random gunshots. Dulcina Calvos little neck twitched, Really, youre not lying to me? udio Belles growled softly, deliberately scaring her, Why lie to you, get out now. Dulcina Calvo hurried out of the studio, it was better not to enter such a dangerous ce in the future! After dinner and udio Belles went to bed, Dulcina Calvo became a night owl for the first time. With her heart set on stealing Esteban Zaragosas diary, she got out of bed, ran to the study and stole the metal box. Dulcina Calvo took the box in her arms and ran to the bedroom, where she sat cross-legged on the soft bed and studied Esteban Zaragosas little secret. Dulcina Calvo tossed the little white camisole into the cotton box and then picked up the diary and leafed through it carefully. 2007, June 30, night, clear. Tonight I was on a mission and was attacked but saved by a little girl, I didnt think she would turn around ande to me, I thought she was kind of small and would be scared by the gun in my hand. Maybe it was true fate that the red string she was carrying fell into my arms and I picked her up, she was carrying three little porcin balls with a chain of names engraved on them, Dulcina Calvo. it turned out her name was Dulcina Calvo. In 2007, on September 1, it rained. I dont know why, but I sent someone to investigate Dulcina Calvo and found out that she is from Ciudad de Ronda and goes to the Ronda School. I think she was supposed to start sses today, but unfortunately it was raining and I dont know if her backpack got wet. September 1, 2007, in the evening. I drove two hours today to go to the Ronda School to see the girl, and sure enough, she didnt have an umbre, but I asked the doorman to leave one for her. Consider it an interest in rewarding her for saving my life. Dulcina Calvos teary eyes widened as she remembered that, when she was in high school, it once rained at the beginning of the school year and the man at the door gave her an umbre, saying that her father had given it to her, but she remembered that at home they didnt have such umbres and that, when she asked her father, he didnt even bring it to the school. But at the time, Dulcina Calvo just assumed that the school janitor had made a mistake between a student and a parent and had probably taken an umbre given to another child by another parent. The umbre, however, was unexpectedly given to her by Esteban Zaragosa on purpose. Dulcina Calvos little heart was beating especially fast. She hurriedly flipped through the newspaper in the back -. 2007, November 30, cloudy. Its been many days since Ive visited that little girl, and somehow I miss her a little, could it be because I carry her red string bracelet with me every day when Im on mission and look at it every day, so I can see the sickness? December 31, 2007, night. Its New Years Eveter, and someone with a happy family like the girl should be glued to the TV New Years Eve party with her family right now. February 14, 2008, night. It was Valentines Day and New Years Eve. I had nowhere else to go, so I drove to the City of Ronda, where I saw her, with a group of girls and boys her own age, lighting small fireworks under the building,ughing and having fun. I sat in the car and watched her from afar, and soon her parents called her back to eat meatballs. I had never spent a whole New Years with my parents. No one had ever invited me to eat dumplings on New Years Eve either. At the sight, Dulcina Calvos little heart fluttered and her eyes were tinged with a hint of mist. Tears, squashed on the page. Howe no one could cross New Years Eve with him? Howe no one asked her to eat dumplings with him? In the future, she would be with him, whatever the holiday. Dulcina Calvo sniffles, rubs her small hands over her wet eyes and keeps looking down. 2008, June 30, that girl should be free for the summer, good luck with her high school entrance exams next year. After that, many trivial things are recorded, but most are about Dulcina Calvo. Earlier, Dulcina Calvos heart still trembled deeply when she saw her diary, even though she had learned that Esteban Zaragosa had kept it in his heart for many years.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo recoiled far back with teary eyes, the diary was filled with his secrets, all about her. 2014, October 1, Sunny. The little girl had gotten a boyfriend in college and took advantage of the national holiday to go out of town to see him. 2014, October 30, rain. That boy is not trustworthy at first sight, how could a girl look at him. 2015, August 30, Sunny. I should be done for the summer and Id love to go see her, but Ive been sent on another assignment and I always seem to miss it. 2016, January 1, New Years, snow, didnt evene home, ran away again to find that guy. But inside me, how could I be so sad, like a lost love, even though Ive never been in love. 2016, September 1, opening season. the Holy City Medical School was asking me to go to a lecture, which I was not interested in, but I wanted to take advantage of it again and go to the small one. 2016, September 7, Sunny. The little girl came to my ss. Dulcina Calvo closed her notebook, and what happened next, she knew everything, because by then, Dulcina Calvo already knew him, and Esteban Zaragosa, too, quickly intruded into her life, taking charge. Dulcina Calvos eyes crashed one by one as she looked at the little white cotton sling, knowing atst that it belonged to no one but her That night she saved him, but he was still bleeding, so she took the little sling off him in the dark and helped him with a simple bandage As it turned out, she kept it. Dulcina Calvo, with tears in her eyes, grabbed the metal box and swore to herself that when Esteban Zaragosa returned from the border, she would be even better with him! And she would love him even more than before! But how much of her birthday, exactly, Dulcina Calvo dried her eyes and flipped through her diary, trying to find the moment Esteban Zaragosa had recorded her birthday, but found none. Esteban Zaragosa is too bad for him too, constantly singing about her, but not caring about himself. When shees back, she must be his proper girlfriend, the qualified kind, no, the excellent kind. Chapter 635: Something Has Happened to Esteban Zaragosa Frontier, Rowan Ind. Your Excellency, the puppet killers used by the Underworld Organization are too powerful. Those puppet assassins cannot be killed with random shots, cannon sts are more suitable! But we cant use all our artillery against those corpses, can we? If all our most advanced weapons are used against those damn things, what about our rear defenses? Esteban Zaragosa looked at the map, his brow furrowed and his face tense, If we continue to engage Nation As army, were likely to run out of internal resources before we can defeat the war. The puppet killers are scary, but there must be a way to destroy them in one fell swoop. Esteban Zaragosa studied the map with Tom Paul and finally Esteban Zaragosa found a swampy area on Rowan Ind. The mans long knuckles, pointing to the swamp, said, If we can lure those puppet killers into this swamp, we can save a lot of ammunition. Tom Paul brightened, Good idea, the ammo wont kill them anyway, better to let them sink into the swamp and crawl as best they can, ha, ha. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the sky outside and said, Have you checked the weather yet?. Tom Paul said calmly, Ive already checked, Rowan Ind is wet, rainy days are especially frequent, and tonight theres fog to help. Then lets have a night attack tonight. Tom Paul high-fives Esteban Zaragosa directly, Good idea! Its settled, fuck those corpses tonight! Wow, what a treat. Its twilight on Rowan Ind, the weather is dreary and permeated with a white fog, and from five yards away no one is in sight. Before leaving, Esteban Zaragosa sat by the barracks steps, clenching the girls red cord in his hand, his forehead radiating a touch of tenderness. Tom Paul walked over, patted her on the shoulder and sat down beside her, Thinking about that little girl of yours again? Esteban Zaragosa, his face dull, stowed the red rope in a hidden pocket inside hisbat suit. Tom Paul asks, Will you be staying with the Ming organization after this battle? No surprise, I will be resigning my position as Court Master. So coincidentally, Im not going to work in Ming Organization anymore either, and seeing you all two by two makes me want to find my soul mate too, it doesnt look like much fun to be born and die all the time. Esteban Zaragosa curved his thin lips and said, It takes too many days of licking blood at gunpoint to realize how rare and blissful an ordinary, quiet life can be. Yes, so after this battle, even if we leave the Ming organization, I hope we can get together more often in the future to drink and enjoy the moon. Tom Paul put his arm on his shoulder and Esteban Zaragosa pushed his arm away in disgust, Whoever wants to enjoy the moon with you, let your soul mate do it. Tom Paul folded his arms and pointed at Esteban Zaragosa: Now you have Dulcina Calvo and you forget about sex, dont you? he asked. If youd found out sooner, would I have been able to trick you into being born with me? The corner of Tom Pauls mouth twitched, Enough! Country Z,te at night. Dulcina Calvo slept heavily on her pillow, which still had the fresh, clean, masculine smell of Esteban Zaragosa, who had been gone for days and had left her some candy that reached the bottom of the pile and that Dulcina Calvo couldnt bear to eat again. For the past few days, Dulcina Calvos eyelids have been dancing and she has been silently praying in her heart for Esteban Zaragosa, praying for his safe and triumphant return. Dulcina Calvo had not slept much thest few nights, but tonight, for the first time in her life, she slept soundly, perhaps because she had not slept well thest few days. Once a person has slept deeply, she is prone to all kinds of dreams. In the dream, an ocean, shrouded in darkness and white fog, with an isted ind in the sea Dulcina Calvo walked and walked through the inds forest, lost in the white mist, she was so tired and exhausted from her walk that when she finally emerged from the forest and reached the inds border, she saw Esteban Zaragosa standing a short distance away. Dulcina Calvo raised her little hand and waved to him, calling cheerfully, Esteban Zaragosa, Im here! Esteban Zaragosa heard her voice and turned to smile warmly at her, and just as Dulcina Calvo tried to run to hug him, there was a sudden burst of gunfire. Dulcina Calvo raised her eyes to look at Esteban Zaragosas chest, where a bright, bloody rose had burst, just above the heart. The mans upright body, tense from the shot, fell straight back.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Behind him is an ocean of water. Dulcina Calvo reaches out violently and tries to grab him. Esteban Zaragosa! In the big bed, the girl was awakened by a nightmare and sat in shock, staring at the dark bedroom, her nervous heartbeat, finally gradually returning to calm Luckily it was only a dream. Dulcina Calvo let out a long sigh of relief and fell back into bed, ready to go back to sleep. But the nightmare was all too real, so real that it seemed to be happening for real. Dulcina Calvo was lying on her side on the bed, her little hands clutching the sheets, a little sleepless. Early the next morning, Dulcina Calvo came out of her bedroom with two dark circles under her eyes and heard udio Belles standing on the balcony talking to someone else on the phone in a rude tone, not knowing who he was talking to. Dulcina Calvo walked up and asked, Whats for breakfast this morning? No, feel free to fix you something to eat, I have to go out. Dulcina Calvo somehow rted udio Belles anomaly to Esteban Zaragosa and was quick to ask, Is it possible that something happened to Esteban Zaragosa at the border? udio Belles eyes fluttered imperceptibly, but his face was calm and he pursed his red lips, No, dont be ridiculous. Then udius Belles lifted his wrist, looked at the time and said, Ill be back in about two hours. If youre hungry, you can have lunch on your own before, you dont have to wait for me. Dulcina Calvo wanted to ask more, but udio Belles had already left the vi at a brisk pace. Dulcina Calvo felt inexplicably panicky, always feeling that udio Belles was hiding something from her. Dulcina Calvo, chin in her hands, absentmindedly eating her cereal with milk, and with little appetite for food, ran to the bedroom and grabbed her phone, sending a tweet to Esteban Zaragosa. He knew he was unlikely to return. Ive heard that on the border inds the signal is very poor. But the other night, when he sent him a message, Esteban Zaragosa did reply, only very slowly. He wanted to take a chance that Esteban Zaragosa would suddenly get a signal and see his tweet. Esteban Zaragosa, I miss you so much, Im worried about you,st night I dreamt you were hurt, are you hurt?. But Dulcina Calvo thought it might be hard to catch the message if it was too long, so Dulcina Calvo retweeted it once and asked directly, Esteban Zaragosa, are you hurt? After sending it, Dulcina Calvo sat and waited,y down and waited, leaned over and waited, picked up her phone and waited, but Esteban Zaragosa never answered her. Chapter 636: Give me back Esteban Zaragosa! Two hourster, udio Belles returned from his trip abroad in a hurry. Upon returning to the vi, Dulcina Calvo noticed that udio Belles face was not well. Dulcina Calvo fried vegetables and rice to eat and asked, I made fried rice to eat, do you want to eat it, shall I serve you a bowl? udio Belles gripped the back of the chair a little tightly as he settled into the chair at the table, looking less than ster. Dulcina Calvo asked worriedly, Arent you feeling well? No, lets eat together. Dulcina Calvo nodded and sat down to eat with her. Halfway through the meal, udio Belles suddenly put down his fork, swallowed and said in a deep voice, Dulcina Calvo.N?velDrama.Org content. What is it? Theres something I think I need to tell you. Dulcina Calvos eyes darted to the corner as if she had a premonition of something bad, Is something wrong with Esteban Zaragosa? udio Belles pursed his red lips, sped his hands together, took a deep breath and said, He met Orlondo Marta on Rowan Ind and from what Tom Paul said, Esteban Zaragosa and Orlondo Marta must have been shot more than once and both fell overboard. Both men went overboard. Dulcina Calvo opened her lips and stood still for a long time without uttering a sound. After a long while, her voice sounded like a broken string long set with a muffled choke, So so Esteban Zaragosa is at sea, but his people arent found yet, right? Yes. Still no sign of his people. udio Belles didnt dare say that maybe the man who saw him was a corpse rescued from the sea. Dulcina Calvo did not want to see him, nor did udio Belles, except that the chances of Esteban Zaragosa surviving the nine deaths described by Tom Paul at the time were slim and none. Dulcina Calvos eyes were already full of tears, but she was not crying, her eyes were nk, her whole body was dazed, even her little hands were trembling with her fork, but she said calmly: If we dont find anyone, its good news, if we dont find anyone, we can hope to live, Esteban Zaragosa is so good that he wille back alive! Esteban Zaragosa is so good that he wille back alive! He promised he woulde back alive to see me. he will. At the end of the sentence, Dulcina Calvos tears finally could not stop falling and her voice began to sob, Because he said that when he came back, we would have another son and we would return to La Ciudad Santa to open a pickle restaurant. everything he promised he promised me that he wouldnt die oooh, oooh The emotions of fear, dread and despair came together, a feeling like standing on the edge of a cliff, where if you werent careful, you would fall to the bottom and shatter. udio Belles stood up, approached Dulcina Calvo and finally embraced her by Dulcina Calvos small trembling shoulders. udio Belles stood in front of her, patted her on the shoulder and said reassuringly, I have someone going to Rowan Ind and Im sure there will be results soon. Rowan Ind Dulcina Calvo looked at udio Belles with reddened eyes and pleaded, Can you take me to Rowan Ind, I want to go to Esteban Zaragosa? Right now Rowan Ind is still in chaos, right after the war, and its not a good time for you to go. But Esteban Zaragosa is dead or alive, I dont give a damn about fighting a war . oooh, oooh Dulcina Calvo cried like a child, and udio Belles was surprised that, for the first time, he agreed with her in a simply useless way. udius Belles apanied Dulcina Calvo, along with Ice de and his party, and set off for Rowan Ind. The helicopter drove for a day and arrived at Rowan Ind. As soon as they got off the ne, the group began a search and rescue. Rowan Ind is dark and gloomy in the middle of the night, with no moonlight. Dulcina Calvo looked out over the pale sea, stood in the most conspicuous spot on Rowan Ind, opened her hands to her lips and shouted, Esteban Zaragosa! Where are you! Esteban Zaragosa! Come back! He did not know how long he had been shouting, he had used all his strength, but the sea did not give him a half-hearted answer. Dulcina Calvo sat on her knees on the stone, her eyes full of tears, unable to hold them back any longer. udio Belles approached her, knelt down, put his arm around her shoulders and said, With old K here watching all the time, the sailors will keep rescuing, it wont do you any good to be here,e back with me first and get some sleep, youve been going on for two days straight without a good nights sleep, if you go on like this, your body wont be able to take it. udio, do you also think that. think that Esteban Zaragosa is dead? Dulcina Calvo looked at her with teary eyes, her little face stained with tears and sadness. I am sure Esteban Zaragosa is not dead, he is in my heart and in my mind, and he is a man of his word, and as he promised you would return safe and sound, he will. But, but everyone seems to think my Esteban Zaragosa is dead, no, Esteban Zaragosa said he would take care of me for the rest of my life, he wouldnt die, right?. Dulcina Calvos little hand, clutching udio Belles sleeve, repeatedly asked him this question. udio Belles knew Dulcina Calvo must be terrified and, at that moment, there was a tremor in her eyes. How much Dulcina Calvo loves Esteban Zaragosa, how much she cannot live without Esteban Zaragosa and how much she fears losing Esteban Zaragosa. udio Belles approached her and hugged her tightly, reached out and touched Dulcina Calvos head like an older sister and said in a rare soft voice: Dont worry, Dulcina Calvo, Esteban Zaragosa couldnt let you go and thats why he couldnt die. You still have many unfulfilledmitments with him, he will live ande back to you alive. Dulcina Calvo let out a low mmm and, unable to say anything else, buried her face in udio Belles arms and cried for a long, long time. udio Belles gazed out at the pale sea with a soft sigh and a hidden moisture in his eyes. For udio Belles, the loss of Esteban Zaragosa is the loss of apanion, of a good brother, of a good friend who were born and died together, and someday he wille out of it, even if he is sad, without breaking down. But for Dulcina Calvo, the loss of Esteban Zaragosa will probably be a lifelong pain. Suddenly, a voice of surprise came from the sea -. Hes been rescued! Come on people! Dulcina Calvo stood on guard and hurried over. As she approached the corpse, Dulcina Calvo dropped to her knees on weak legs beside it. A huge sigh of relief ran through her as she saw the body as it really was. Fortunately, it is not Esteban Zaragosa! She looked at Orlondo Martas body, burning with rage, and the little girls small hands, grabbing Orlondo Martas neck, pped Orlondo Martas body, Where did you get Esteban Zaragosa! Give me back Esteban Zaragosa! Orlondo Marta, give me back Esteban Zaragosa! Do you hear me? udio Belles, seeing that Dulcina Calvo had lost control, pulled Dulcina Calvo aside, held her tightly and said to his men, Burn the body of Orlondo Marta! No! We cant burn him yet! Ill kill him! If it werent for him they wouldnt have killed Esteban Zaragosa! Dulcina, Orlondo Marta is dead! Dulcina Calvo shook her head violently, Hes definitely not dead! He must have faked his death! udio, you must not be fooled by Orlondo Marta! udio Belles, seeing that Dulcina Calvo was now emotionally shattered, raised his hand and hit Dulcina Calvo directly on the back of her head, knocking her unconscious. udio Belles helped the fainting Dulcina Calvo to the resting ce. Chapter 637: Your real body heat, not an illusion! For three whole days the search on Rowan Ind failed to find the person of Esteban Zaragosa and his body was not recovered from the sea. Not only did the searchers feel that Esteban Zaragosa was certain to die, but even udio Belles felt there was little hope. But only Dulcina Calvo does not give up and stubbornly stays on Rowan Ind. There is always one who looks alive and one who looks dead. I dont know who said without thinking, Its been many days, even the body may not be recovered, it may not have been eaten by sharks in the sea long ago. udius Belles sharp gaze looked harshly at the man, Shut up if you cant talk! Or Ill cut out your tongue. The other man hurried to shut his mouth obediently. Dulcina Calvo hugged her knees and crouched on the beach, looking out at the vast ocean with a chill in her heart. The blur of her vision looked out to sea and, in a trance, she thought she saw the figure of Esteban Zaragosa, and Dulcina Calvo slowly stood up, reaching out to try to grab him as she walked toward the sea. udio Belles turns around and sees Dulcina Calvo lost in thought heading towards the sea. Dulcina Calvo! udio Belles has his eye on Dulcina Calvo! Dulcina Calvo, what are you doing! Esteban Zaragosa is still alive, I mean, Esteban Zaragosa might still be alive! Why do you seek death now? If you seek death now, what if Esteban Zaragosaes back and doesnt see your people? Dulcina Calvo had a sh before her eyes and the sea, now empty of Esteban Zaragosa, came back to her. I I think I just saw it. udio Belles thinks Dulcina Calvo is sick, so much so that she is beginning to hallucinate. If this keeps up, Dulcina Calvo will go into a psychotic state before Esteban Zaragosa returns. udio Belles held Dulcina Calvos shoulders and fixed his gaze on her: Dulcina Calvo, listen, Esteban Zaragosa is not dead, now you must pull yourself together. Dulcina Calvo remained submerged in thought, as if her whole soul had been emptied. Well, Im sure hell be back. A weekter, Esteban Zaragosas body had still not been recovered. Even udio Belles gave up: Dulcina, I see, we may have to go back to country Z. Dulcina Calvo, clutching the candy cane Esteban Zaragosa had left her earlier, tearfully shook her head, I dont want to go back udio Belles could not bear to tell her that Esteban Zaragosa was dead, but Dulcina Calvo probably knew in her heart that the chances of Esteban Zaragosa surviving were very slim, and although Dulcina Calvo said she did not want to go back, her tone was no longer stubborn, only She had ceased to be stubborn, only helplessness and despair. There was onest piece of candy left in the candy jar, and Dulcina Calvo could not bear to eat it, because if she did, Jiang Jingzhan would not be able to return. Dulcina Calvo was helpless as a child, her little hand clutching the candy cane as she cried, Esteban Zaragosa told me before he left that he had bought an ind and that when he came back safe and sound we would get a license to get married and he would take me to the ind for our honeymoon.. but hes gone, who am I going to marry, how am I going to have a honeymoon, what kind of honeymoon am I going to have alone I dont even know where the ind is I dont even know where woo woo woo woo Dulcina Calvo hugged the candy cane and burst into tears for a long time. Finally, Dulcina Calvo obeyed and returned to the Z with udio Belles and his group. Back to Z, Dulcina Calvo stays at Esteban Zaragosas vi and udio Belles wants to stay with her, but Dulcina Calvo refuses. Now that Orlondo Marta is dead and Esteban Zaragosa is gone, there shouldnt be anyone who would want to threaten Esteban Zaragosa with me, and even if they did, Esteban Zaragosa is gone You dont need to watch me, Ill wait here a while longer. udio Belles looked at her and asked quietly, What are you waiting here for? Ill wait for Esteban Zaragosa, maybe helle back. And if you cant wait for him? Dulcina Calvo looked at her small mouth and said with a forced smile, If I cant wait, I cant wait for him anymore, Im going back to La Ciudad Santa Im going back to work and to eat good food . and to eat good sweets I cant let you worry about me. As she spoke, tears rolled down her face again. udio Belles lifted her hand, wiped away her tears and said, Its good of you to think about it. Dulcina Calvo, I think you can. Dulcina Calvo spent several days alone in thisrge vi. The vi is veryrge and you can hear the echo when you talk. Dulcina Calvo sits from time to time by the floor-to-ceiling window, basking in the sun and leafing through Esteban Zaragosas diary, and from time to time she sits at the dining room table, eating a meal for two. Esteban Zaragosas scent was still on the nkets and pillows before he left, but he had been gone so long that the nkets and pillows had gradually lost their scent. Dulcina Calvoy down on the big bed and fell asleep, clutching her candy cane. In the middle of the night, Dulcina Calvo faintly heard the sound of an airne spiral roaring. She rubbed her eyes and looked out the window to see a helicopter hovering in the air, slowly descending toward the viwn. Dulcina Calvo, rmed, thought it was more terrorists and was about to call udio Belles when the helicopter hadnded. From the helicopter emerged an erect and familiar male figure. Dulcina Calvos heart skipped a beat. She rubbed her eyes again with a clenched hand, thinking she was hallucinating again, but this time, after rubbing them for half a day, the tall, erect male figure was approaching her step by step. Esteban Zaragosa It really is Esteban Zaragosa. For a few seconds, Dulcina Calvos feet seemed to freeze in ce, she was so excited, but also scared, afraid its her illusion! Until, when Esteban Zaragosa approached the window and met her through a pane of ss, eye to eye, Dulcina Calvos tears, silently, flowed. Esteban Zaragosa Is it really you? Its me, Dulcina. Esteban Zaragosa opened the window, raised his hand and touched her small, wet face.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Dulcina Calvo choked back her tears and her little face swelled, Why have youe back now? I thought I thought you were dead oooh oooh oooh oooh The little girls soft little body, through the window, threw herself straight into his arms. Esteban Zaragosa hugged her too, but this brief embrace was not enough to satisfy the longing of these days apart. The man grabbed the girls small body and pulled her straight out the window. Dulcina Calvos legs spontaneously and automatically wrapped around Esteban Zaragosas waist, her two little arms clung to his neck and leaned against him like a little kangaroo. Dulcina Calvo felt that real body heat, but felt it wasnt enough. Her small hands cupped the mans handsome face and took the initiative to kiss his thin lips. The darting, nibbling young man, with little skill, did not fail to excite the little girl. Esteban Zaragosa was a little uncontrolled by the girls kiss and his eyes darkened a little, his forehead rested gently against hers, his voice muffled and sensual, Dulcina, if you keep kissing, I really wont be able to control myself and Ill want you now. Dulcina Calvo, her face flushed, suddenly remembered something and asked worriedly, Are you hurt? And how did you manage to escape death? Im not hurt. Dulcina Calvos small hands restlessly groped her body while Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with burning eyes and said, half jokingly, half seriously, I could take off my clothes for you to scrutinize. Chapter 638: How about coercing yourself for life. In the moonlight, the two figures entwine in an embrace, the small, soft body of the girl tightly enveloping the taller figure of the man. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the teary-eyed person in his arms and could not help but feel anguished, I have returned safe and sound, why are you crying? Dulcina Calvo gritted her little teeth and said a little angrily, Why didnt youe back to see me sooner, I thought you were really dead, do you know how long Ive been crying? Esteban Zaragosa, I wont allow you to disappear like this again! Its been seventeen days, seventeen whole days, didnt you ever think I would miss you?. The mans dark eyes stared at her, a hint of hiddenpassion creeping under them, Of course I knew you would miss me, and I wanted to get back to you soon. I also know that you must not have eaten well or slept well these days. Then why have youe back to me now? I went to Rowan Ind with udius to look for you, the rescuers said you were dead, but I didnt believe them, the candy cane you left me, there was still onest piece of candy left, I couldnt let go of it, I just wanted to wait for you toe back Outside the house, the wind is cold and damp as Esteban Zaragosa, with the little girl in his arms, strides toward the house.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. After walking towards the bedroom, with Esteban Zaragosa sitting on the edge of the bed and Dulcina Calvo on hisp, Esteban Zaragosa let out a slight sigh and leaned gently on her small forehead and said, How dare I die, I havent married you yet, I still owe you a child. If I die, who will marry you and who will have children with you?. It is good for you to know. So if you dare to die, I will marry another man and have children! Esteban Zaragosa knew she was making a threatening remark, and when he pinched her waist with his big hand, he felt her thinner in his hand and frowned slightly, What did udio Belles cook you to eat while I was gone, why have you lost weight? Dulcina Calvo blew out her beard and red at him, muttering, Its none of udios business! I thought you had died and I missed you so much that I lost weight Esteban Zaragosa stared at her serious little face for a long moment, then let out augh, So thats it. When shed had a miscarriage before, hed put a lot of effort into her feeding and had managed to get some flesh off her, but when hed left, the girl had lost weight again. Esteban Zaragosa looked down and rubbed her little nose gently, saying sweetly, Then Ill stay with you every day from now on, so youll see me every day and Ill never leave you again, so youll get fat? Liar, before you went off to war you told me it was thest time youd be apart, but I thought I would never see you again! Who knows what youll do next time, your credit with me is, for the moment, reduced. Thats why I left you so long this time and made you think I was dead so I could be with you forever. Sweetheart, I promise you this will never happen again, just this once. At that moment, he was so determined to make this decision that he feared Dulcina Calvo would not be able to bear the news of his death. Dulcina Calvo was a little confused, What do you mean?. If Ie back safe and sound, Im afraid the president wont let me go so easily; people in high ces have unpredictable minds and theres no guarantee hell threaten me with you. And Ive thought about it, even if I leave the Ming organization, Ive made too many enemies before to leave altogether. So youre deliberately faking your death to try to fool the guys? As of now, White Wolf is dead, and the only living person in this world is Esteban Zaragosa of Dulcina Calvo. He doesnt belong to any country, he doesnt have to work for any organization or any country. He only has to work for Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo, deep down, vibrating deeply, looked at him with red eyes and said in a sulky voice, I dont want you to work for me, I want you to live for me! Esteban Zaragosas frown widened with a faint smile, Yes, I will grant Mrs. Dulcina that request. Who is Mrs. Dulcina, I have not yet agreed to marry you, I am still angry, you had better think seriously about how to cajole me! The mans big hands encircled the girls slender back, and he lowered his head to kiss her, How about convincing you for life? After kissing for a while, Dulcina Calvo blushed and suddenly thought, Esteban Zaragosa, didnt you cheat death, so the presidents people will find out if you suddenly return to Country Z to look for me? Should we hurry back to La Ciudad Santa? Esteban Zaragosa looked down at her stony, serious little face and her thin lips curved slightly as she gathered her little body in her big hands and headed for the door. Iming to get you tonight. Dulcina Calvo kicked her legs, But I havent even picked up my things yet! I dont want it. No! I cant! Theres something more important I didnt bring with me. Dulcina Calvo slipped out of Esteban Zaragosas arms and slid away as the small figure turned and ran back into the house. Esteban Zaragosa thought she was shedding some clothes and followed her back into the house, where there were no lights on, but luckily the moon was shining bright enough for Dulcina Calvo to run unhindered into the bedroom and take the tin box with her. Esteban Zaragosa followed, Dont pack those clothes or anything, Ill buy them for you when you get back to La Ciudad Santa. No, Esteban Zaragosa, Im taking this! The girl held up the metal box, her dark, watery eyes staring at him, This is your treasure, arent you taking it? Esteban Zaragosa froze and couldnt help losing his smile, How did you find this metal box?. I was bored and I went to your study to look for some books and then I found a safe and I got curious so I entered the code and it turned out it was my birthday and I found this. Esteban Zaragosa, would you me me for going through your things and snooping around? Youre Mrs. Dulcina, you can see whatever you want from me, and besides its supposed to be something you care about, sooner orter youre going to find out. I never told you before because I was afraid it would scare you. After all, the idea of a stranger being in love with her, or even following her silently, is a little scary when you think about it. Dulcina Calvo rushed over, grabbed Esteban Zaragosas big hand, hugged the metal box and said, The important thing is taken, lets go!. Esteban Zaragosa let the little ud girls small hand drag him to the helicopter. Under the moonlight, Esteban Zaragosa piloted the helicopter while Dulcina Calvo sat with her chin in her hand looking at her man fondly. Keep looking at me, arent you sleepy? Dulcina Calvo sighed and said, Hey what kind of fairy boyfriend do I have who not only flies airnes but also fights to protect me? More importantly, Esteban Zaragosa was too devoted to her. Its a pleasure to think that such a good cabbage, like this one, goes to her. Esteban Zaragosa, dont we want to say hello to udio before we go? udio is worried about you too. She already knows, shesing when we get married and Ive given her the invitation. Dulcina Calvos watery eyes widened, A wedding invitation, what have you prepared, why didnt she know? Esteban Zaragosa said with a faint smile, Before I went to the border. I still havent agreed to marry you, you havent even proposed to me, youre forcing the marriage. Not to mention the proposal, not even a ring! Its too much of a ritual to just get married! And Miss Dulcina, please, will you ept Mr. Esteban Zaragosa as your wife? The kind that never separates. Dulcina Calvos face crumpled: No, no, no, no, no! What kind of proposal is that? I want 999 roses! And a diamond ring! A candlelight dinner. Well, Esteban Zaragosa took note of them all. Nine hundred and ny-nine roses are nothing, too vulgar to be up to her standards, he sent her a whole field of roses. As for the diamond ring, it has several shafts, what is the difference between a diamond ring and a diamond ring? Thousands of pounds of diamonds are avable whenever she wants them. Chapter 639: Married with a Small Fortune After returning to the Holy City, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo first returned to the City of Ronda to talk to the two elders about the wedding and pick up Dulcina Calvos ount book so they could register the marriage with the RegistroCivil. Dulcina Calvo, who has been out of work for too long, and who is nning her wedding soon and will go on honeymoon with Esteban Zaragosa after the wedding, listens to Esteban Zaragosa and quits her job. It is not toote to look for a job once everything has stabilized. Dulcina Calvo asked Estre Berrocal to look at wedding dresses and Esteban Zaragosa asked Adam Rouco to do the same, Estre Berrocal helped Dulcina Calvo with her wedding dress and Adam Rouco helped Esteban Zaragosa with The Grooms Suit. Instead of a wedding dress and suit, the four ended up ying cards in a cafe and a restaurant, with Dulcina Calvo losing the game and ying dirty. No, Im unemployed now, Esteban Zaragosa is out of work, President Adam you won me so much money, good for you? Adam Rouco was about to say something, but Paulita, who was picking up a cone next to him, said surprisingly, Aunt Dulcina, you dont have a baby yet, my father has two little ones, me and my brother, who cost a lot of money, and you and Uncle Esteban dont have to raise children. Dulcina Calvo blushed a little at the remark and Estre Berrocal said to her with a parting smile, Dulcina, hey, theres no shame when we earn your money. Besides, as Adam Rouco said before, Esteban Zaragosa has several pits, so whats the difference! Aggrieved and disconste over her meager fortune, Dulcina Calvo returned home in the evening and muttered, No more meat tonight. Esteban Zaragosa was astonished and a little bewildered, thinking she was unwell, he hurried to her and wrapping his arms around her small waist asked her worriedly, Whats the matter, dont you feel well? No, today I have lost too much money and I have decided to save a little.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa shouted, You cant save all that money if you dont eat meat for a week. One week is not enough, lets save for a month! Esteban Zaragosa, next time I wont y poker with them again, President Adam is too good at poker, why didnt you tell me before, tell me before, I wont y with him at any bad guy! Dulcina Calvo considers herself a badass, when she was in college she yed baddie every day on her cell phone, and she got the idea to y cards. Adam Rouco is a businessman, a businessman who is interested in profit, but he knows how to do this kind of card counting,pared to her and Esteban Zaragosa, who are a bit miserable. Esteban Zaragosa looked amused at the bitter girl, Arent you the one whos going to fight the bad guys with people? Yeah, I asked President Adam what he knew and he said he knew a little bit about beating up bad guys, I thought he was just really good at it and I thought about saying we could earn some bride price with him or something, but who knew when he said he knew a little bit, he was that good! Esteban Zaragosa couldnt help butugh out loud as he stroked Dulcina Calvos little head with his big hand and reassuringly told her, Its okay, well get her back next time. Dulcina Calvos little head shook: Im not ying rough with him again! Its a travesty, Id give him money if I yed cards with him again!. We can practice our skills at home in the meantime. Dulcina Calvos face scrunched up as she tilted her chin and said, I dont feel like I have the talent of a king of the game, you said youve never yed against the bad guys before, you were better than me the other day in your first game, maybe you can still beat Adam Rouco with some practice, but lets not y poker with him, hes too good at counting cards. Weve also lost a little over a thousand dors. Dulcina Calvo was immediately puzzled when she heard it was more than a thousand dors, More than a thousand dors is less? How many steak meals can we eat for a thousand dors? Esteban Zaragosa wiped away his sweat and refrained from telling her that Adam Rouco had wanted to bet with him for a mina, but that he had been wise enough to know that his wife was stingy and had not bothered to bet with him, otherwise he would have lost not a thousand dors, but a mina. Dulcina Calvo patted the meat, I think Ill just have the vegetables tonight. Esteban Zaragosa pulled two thousand in cash from his wallet and handed it to her. I just stole them from Adam Roucos pocket when he wasnt looking. Dulcina Calvo: Is really a bargain? Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow, Here, we didnt lose any money and we made hundreds. Dulcina Calvo counted the money like a miser and frowned, But thats not a good idea, if Adam Rouco finds out you stole the money from him, will the stic brotherhood fall down on you? , Esteban Zaragosas mouth twisted. As stic as his bromance with Adam Rouco was, he couldnt have gotten rid of it for two thousand! At least ten duros is more like it. But she didnt actually steal Adam Roucos money, for what its worth, a couple of thousand, which her family, Dulcina Calvo, treats like a treasure. This fool has no idea how much money her husband has. It didnt take Esteban Zaragosa long to change the subject and Dulcina Calvo forgot about losing money, next time Dulcina Calvo couldnt lose money again, even if she had to pay Adam Rouco to lose to Dulcina Calvo on purpose. If she loses money, she wont eat meat, shes so skinny now, and if she doesnt eat meat, when will she get better? Esteban Zaragosa cooked a table in the evening and made soup, which Dulcina Calvo ate with a bulging belly. Wed better go tomorrow and have our own wedding dress fitting, its too unreliable to go to them. Dulcina Calvo nodded, feeling the point was well taken. By the end of the night, Dulcina Calvo was lying in Esteban Zaragosas arms, clutching a cell phone and beating the bad guys. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with dark eyes and kissed the girls forehead, saying softly, Dulcina, its not good for your eyes to y with the phone like that. I want to work on my bad guy skills and next time take down Adam Rouco and get back all the money we lost, no, we want Adam Rouco to lose money with us! Tomorrow we will practice during the day, be a good girl and go to sleep. Esteban Zaragosa took the phone from her hand and Dulcina Calvo rubbed her little hands together and looked at him with bated breath, Just this one game! Let me finish the game. Once Dulcina Calvo had finished the set, Esteban Zaragosa quickly dropped his phone and turned around to hug his little wife, his breath rolling against the girls ear. Dulcina, lets get some exercise. Dulcina Calvo pointed with her little finger, But Id rather hit the bad guy. Esteban Zaragosa wanted to curse, curse Adam Rouco for starting something, making Dulcina Calvo lose money not to mention that she was now worried about beating the bad guys. For several nights in a row, Esteban Zaragosa stayed out in the open, Dulcina Calvo was excited to y badass in her bed with her cell phone and said her skills had improved so much that she asked Esteban Zaragosa to invite Adan Rouco out to y badass again, this time to make Adan Rouco lose all his money. Chapter 640: $10 Million to Win a Smile After sleeping until the next day, Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo out to dinner and then to the bridal store to pick out her wedding dress. This time, as Dulcina Calvo took her wedding dress to the fitting room, Esteban Zaragosa, with the shadow of thest time in his mind, got up and prepared to follow Dulcina Calvo to the fitting room. The sales clerk smiled and warned, Mr. Esteban, I will follow Ms. Dulcina, you can sit here and wait. Its not good for men to go into the womens fitting room. Dulcina Calvo blushed a little, also thinking that Esteban Zaragosa was ying dumb, and said, Wait for me here then, if I meet strange people in there this time, whatever it is, I will scream immediately. Esteban Zaragosa was relieved, but ever since Dulcina Calvo had entered the fitting room, Esteban Zaragosas mind had been unable to rx. Until C A shout was heard from the fitting room. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed as he stood up and ran quickly, Dulcina! Whats going on? In the fitting room Dulcina Calvos embarrassed voice sounded again, Esteban Zaragosa, Im fine, sit back down, I need to squeeze the back of this wedding dress, its strangling my breath. Esteban Zaragosa nted himself at the fitting room door and directly reprimanded the sales clerk, Can you put it on, youre strangling people, havent you been trained in your store? the clerks face was bitter, what an injustice! In the fitting room, came the quiet little voice of Dulcina Calvo: Esteban Zaragosa, its really not your fault, Ive never worn a dress with a bodice like this!. Esteban Zaragosas sullen face, which was a little better, lingered at the fitting room door, but didnt go away. Thest time she was with Dulcina Calvo at her wedding dress fitting, she was captured by Orlondo Marta, who not only turned her into a puppet killer, but also lost her first child, an event that will forever haunt Esteban Zaragosa. It will always remain in Esteban Zaragosas mind. By the time Dulcina Calvo managed to put on her wedding dress and came out of the fitting room carrying the hem, a bright smile appeared on her cute little face as she stood in front of Esteban Zaragosa and asked, with a smile on her lips, Does it fit you? Dulcina Calvo, already pure in appearance, looked even whiter in her holy white wedding dress, like a spotless spirit. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girl with a gaze that deepened and, without mincing words,plimented her, Preciosa. Dulcina Calvo lifted her skirt and murmured, Its just that this wedding dress seems too long to me The salesgirl said, Ms. Dulcina, the longer the hemline, the better. Weve already had customers who have asked for hems that are three meters long. Three meters long, wouldnt that be a mop? The sales clerk was amused, Mrs. Dulcina is very funny. Esteban Zaragosa gazed at his petite wife, white, tender and sweet, if only she had grown a little flesh. Esteban Zaragosa, shall we keep this outfit? Esteban Zaragosa narrowed his eyes slightly and stood with one hand in his pocket, staring at her, Take a look. Dulcina Calvo mumbled slightly, How are you going to turn it if its so long. Despite his words, she spun it around to show him, Hows that?. Well take it if you want. At first, Esteban Zaragosa wanted to take her advice and buy a ready-made wedding dress from the store so as not to be a spendthrift, but Esteban Zaragosa still thought that those ordinary wedding dresses were not worthy of his Dulcina Calvo, that if he saw it he would buy it for her first, but definitely not for the wedding, it was too casual. Dulcina Calvo nodded, not bothering to try them on again, thinking this one was just as good. Okay, well take this one then!. As Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo were leaving the bridal store after swiping their cards, Dulcina Calvo suddenly said, We dont have anything to do this afternoon anyway, why dont you call Adam Rouco and ask him if hes avable now? Esteban Zaragosa: An hourter, in the VIP room of the first-ss residence. Dulcina Calvo pulled out five thousand dors in cash and boldly said, Im going to win the money for my wedding dress today! Estre Berrocal smiled and asked, Have you bought your wedding dress yet?. Yes, I just went to a trial and it cost me more than 10. 000, it hurts. Dulcina Calvo puffed up her little mouth and continued, I see everyone is renting a wedding dress to get married and Esteban Zaragosa doesnt want to, otherwise I would rent one too. Estre Berrocal scoffed, Dulcina, how stingy you are, all the other girls are eager to wear their own wedding dresses for their weddings, but youre still mad because Dr. Esteban wont let you rent a wedding dress. Dulcina Calvo spat her tongue, Im getting my wedding money back today anyway! President Adam, shuffle the deck! Estre Berrocal and Adam Rouco exchanged a nce, and Adam Rouco curved his thin lips yfully, At home practicing your skills? That must be it, after many nights of hard practice! Esteban Zaragosa covered his thin lips with his clenched fist and coughed lightly, for he had indeed practiced hard for several nights, beating the bad guy without even hitching a finger! Adam, lets go to the bathroom first. Dulcina Calvo frowned in disgust, Esteban Zaragosa, youre not a girl, do you have to hold hands to go to the bathroom?. It seems likely that Adam Rouco probably knew that Esteban Zaragosa was going to tell him some little secret. So Adam Rouco got up and said, Come on, together, you guys shuffle the cards first. Welleter. Before the perplexed look of the two women, the two men went together to the bathroom. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo both tensed their heads C Estre, do you think Im going to shuffle the cards first? Estre, do you think theres anything suspicious about these two? Both of them shouldnt be bent, should they? Dulcina Calvos heart skipped a beat at the thought, and her watery eyes widened as she looked at Estre Berrocal. Adam Rouco must have seduced Esteban Zaragosa first! Estre Berrocal: . What the fuck, it was your doctor Esteban who just asked our Adam Rouco to apany him to the bathroom, okay? I can also attest that Adam Rouco is heterosexual, otherwise how else would he have Paulita and Lucio? seems to make a lot of sense. In the washroom, two men are standing by the sink, relieving themselves and chatting. Then you let our Dulcina Calvo win. Adam Rouco looked at Esteban Zaragosa: Whats in it for me?. Five million. Adam Rouco thought for a moment: Ten million. Esteban Zaragosa: . Adam Rouco, lets not be too human. If not now, when? Thank God I didnt ask you for another mine. Shit! What an asshole! 10 million for Dulcina Calvo to earn 10, 000! Esteban Zaragosa must be crazy to ept so easily! Two hourster, the sound of Dulcina Calvos maniacalughter came from inside the booth. Ha, ha, ha, ha. 11. 000, President Adam! I told you beforehand that I had been working on my technique! You didnt take it seriously, and now youve lost! Adam Rouco looked at Dulcina Calvos smug little face and the corners of his lips twitched slightly, from under the table, Esteban Zaragosa kicked Adam Rouco, who was quick to congratte him without moving, Yes, I didnt expect you to improve so much after a few days of practice, I was very gullible. Ms. Dulcina is very good at hitting bad guys, Im not as good as you. Dulcina Calvos tail was in the air as she received thepliment, holding the small wad of bills in her hand, and bing increasingly smug, Now you know how good I am! You didnt believe me when I said I was good at beating up bad guys! Those years in college ying at being a badass with the cell phone in the dorm were not in vain. Dulcina Calvo took her winnings and bragged to Esteban Zaragosa like a little girl, Esteban Zaragosa, Im amazing! Not only did I get back the money we lost, but I got back the money for the wedding dress! The wedding dress was a gift. Esteban Zaragosa patted the little head of one of them and affectionately congratted him, Well, our Dulcina is great. Shes making money. Adam Rouco couldnt help it and his face almost burst intoughter. Dulcina Calvo will make money and Adam Rouco, whichever way you look at it, thinks Dulcina Calvo is a loser. Estre Berrocal, naturally, didnt know the truth, but she always thought Adam Rouco had a strange expression on his face: What are youughing at?. Nothing, today I met a big fool who traded me a watermelon for a small sesame seed. At the end of his sentence, Adam Rouco gave Esteban Zaragosa a meaningful look, especially intriguing. From under the table, Esteban Zaragosa kicks Adam Rouco again. Adam Rouco is not upset or angry, $10 million is worth a couple of random kicks like that. Dulcina Calvoughed like a fool as Esteban Zaragosaplimented his petite wife while her heart bled and vowed never to let Dulcina Calvo touch any spoiled eggs again. Its too expensive. Once Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal got out of the One Piece and got into the car, Estre Berrocal muttered while buckling her seat belt, You always seemed weird to me today, did you lose to Dulcina on purpose? Today you always give me the boot in everything I do, I dont seem to be on the same wavelength as you. Adam Rouco said with a slight smile, Dulcina Calvo won 11. 000 today, but I got 10 million from Esteban Zaragosa. Estre Berrocals watery eyes widened in disbelief as she asked, Really? Of course its true, Esteban Zaragosa paid 10 million for me to lose to Dulcina Calvo. Estre Berrocal: . Dulcina is really too stupid to be fooled. Adam Roucoughed lightly and joked: I dont think Dulcina Calvo is the stupid one, I think Esteban Zaragosa is more stupid. And yes, who spends 10 million dors to earn 10, 000? Youre crazy! After a moment, Adam Rouco nced at the small woman in the passenger seat and added, But it would cost me ten million dors to get augh out of you, and Id be happy to do it. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, No, that smile is too expensive too, Im too overwhelmed tough. Adam Rouco: In the evening, Esteban Zaragosa took his petite wife to bed and caught up with her to undress her on the way. Dulcina Calvos small hand stopped quickly, Esteban Zaragosa, theres something I want to talk to you about. Hey, Im listening.Belongs ? to N?velDrama.Org. Esteban Zaragosa wanted nothing to do with her at that moment and responded perfunctorily, ducking his head and doing what he wanted. Dulcina Calvo blinked twice with her big ck eyes and argued with Esteban Zaragosa with particr excitement: Esteban Zaragosa, look how good I am at poker, why dont you ask Adam Rouco out every week and well make them $10, 000 every week, so we could make $40, 000 a month? Thats much more than what I was making! Forty thousand dors is a few months food for us. Esteban Zaragosa: Hes almost vomiting blood! Well Dulcina, its not good to indulge in gambling, we y once in a while to rx, youe every week and thats gambling money. taught Esteban Zaragosa patiently. But Dulcina Calvo didnt eat his words, with little stars in her eyes and a look of expectation, But my mother ys mahjong almost every day, I only y once a week, and Im trying to earn some money for our family. So what if you lose? No, I dont have much to do at home right now anyway, I can y badass with the cell phone a lot and Im sure Ill y better than Adam Rouco. Jesus, Esteban Zaragosa is going crazy. When Esteban Zaragosa didnt answer, Dulcina Calvo puffed up her little face, How about Esteban Zaragosa?. No good! Go to bed in peace and dont y with any more bad phones from now on! Go back to ying and I will confiscate all your phones. Dulcina Calvo: Oooh, you poor thing! Chapter 641: Esteban Zaragosa marriage proposal One day Estre Berrocal took Dulcina Calvo shopping and when the evening came, Estre Berrocal proposed going to dinner at a restaurant, but Dulcina Calvo thought it was too expensive. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Ms. Dulcina, you are already a little rich, dont be so stingy. All that money from my family, Esteban Zaragosa, is hard-earned money, and I cant spend it just like that. You have to have it, the virtue of thrift is good, but tonight Im paying for it. Dulcina Calvo smiled with her little white teeth and said, Suddenly youre offering, tell me, do you want my help? Estre Berrocal gave her a contemptuous look, Arent you happy Im inviting you to dinner? Little boy, today Im treating you to a first-ss meal!. Really? As expected of a capitalists wife, shes a generous spender. The two men got into a cab while talking andughing. The cab kept going for a long time and Dulcina Calvo was confused, Estre, what hotel are we going to anyway, I dont see how this car is going to the middle of nowhere?. Estre Berrocal lied without moving, The hotel is a cortijo, so its on the outskirts. But when it got dark and the cab pulled away, Dulcina Calvo approached Estre Berrocal and whispered, Estre, is this driver going to kidnap us, it looks like a strange road? Estre Berrocal opened her phone to show her the driving directions, Its okay, he just followed my route, no detours. Besides, how could that chauffeur arranged by Adam Rouco kidnap them! Dulcina Calvo is still a bit worried, with her little arm around Estre Berrocal and her dark, watery eyes looking warily around her. Estre Berrocal stifled herughter; it would be a surprise to be seen doing the whole thing. The cab drove for an hour or so before it reached its destination. Dulcina Calvo looked around at the deserted surroundings and the dark farmhouse, her face went white and she pulled Estre Berrocal who was about to get in, Estre, this isnt a haunted house, is it? I think we should go back! We can eat anywhere downtown, it feels weird here! Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Okay, what are you afraid of, youre a medical student and youre still afraid of ghosts, didnt you say you spent time with dead bodies in the morgue when you were in college? Dulcina Calvo frowned a little, Ive been with dead bodies in the morgue, and that was with my ssmates, and dead bodies are really nothing to be afraid of, but this ce always seems to reveal a creepy aura Lets get out of here! In the gloom, Estre Berrocal suddenly let go of her hand and before Dulcina Calvo could react, Estre Berrocal had already disappeared. Dulcina Calvo was anxious and scared: Estre! Where are you? Shit, shes afraid of the dark!N?velDrama.Org content. Dulcina Calvo was about to pull out her cell phone and turn on her shlight when there was a sudden click in the dark and the whole farmhouse lit up! Dulcina Calvo grabs her phone and stares at the translucent sky, a little stunned The whole farm was covered in brightly colored rose petals. Dulcina Calvo looked down and there were signs on the ground, and unconsciously followed the arrows. After walking for about five minutes, a huge field of roses came into view. In the middle of the flower field, a white rectangr European table was set up with candles, champagne and chops, all looking spooky and romantic! Dulcina Calvo gasped, was this, was this thest dinner the bullies had invited her to? Could she refuse? Dulcina Calvo turned to run, but behind her was the sound of a beautiful violin. Dulcina Calvos feet went to hell, this thug had a bit of a strange fetish, was he a legendary homicidal maniac with an artistic approach to killing? Dulcina Calvos heart was beating like a drum, a pounding, tingling scalp. But just as she was about to run, a pair of long, strong male arms wrapped around her from behind. Ah! Dulcina Calvo shouted. Does it scare you? Huh? Its Esteban Zaragosas voice! As soon as Dulcina Calvo turned her head, she saw Esteban Zaragosas face and excitedly threw her arms around his neck, but soon realized it was Esteban Zaragosas disposition. Before she could react to what Esteban Zaragosa intended, Adam Roucos voice came from not too far away, Esteban Zaragosa, hurry up and get to the point! It was then that Dulcina Calvo realized that the three of the Adam Rouco family had arrived. Jiang Jingzhan this is for The man in front of her, holding her small hand, knelt down on one knee, his dark eyes fixed on her, his eyes full of deep love. Miss Dulcina, will you marry me? No betrayal, no separation, for a lifetime together? Dulcina Calvo was speechless with emotion, a small hand covering her mouth and tears in her eyes from emotion. Paulita patted her side and jumped for joy, Aunt Dulcina! Say yes! The brightly lit farmhouse filled with the scent of roses, very sweet and gourmand. Esteban Zaragosa took out of his pocket a little ck velvet box, opened it, took out the diamond ring inside and put it in front of her: Dulcina, meeting you has been the greatest blessing of my life. But I will be responsible for your luck and happiness for the rest of your life, so now, will you marry me?. Dulcina Calvos hot tears, came to her eyes and she nodded her little head vigorously, Yes, Esteban Zaragosa, yes The diamond ring, fitting securely on Dulcina Calvos ring finger, is just right and fits surprisingly well. What was a shock turned into a surprise! Once Adam Roucos family finished their task, he had the good sense to leave the estate without disturbing them again. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo sat at opposite ends of the table in the middle of a field of roses, Dulcina Calvo ate her steak, which was already cold from the wind, and said jokingly, Next time you want to surprise me, you can give me a hint beforehand, tonight I got a good scare, I thought this was thest thing the thugs had prepared for dinner. Esteban Zaragosa got up and approached her, taking her little hand, Come on, dont eat, its getting cold, its a stupid idea of Adam Rouco. This steak tastes good cold too. Esteban Zaragosa knelt down in front of her, grabbed her little hand and said, Did you get scared tonight?. A little, but I really didnt expect you to propose and have such a big field of roses for me. Esteban Zaragosas frown tinged with a slight smile, Do you like it?. I love it, its just that this field of flowers would be great to take home and be able to enjoy every day. Esteban Zaragosa looked at his little wifes white face and said, Then next time well recreate the backyard at home. Dulcina Calvo asked curiously, How can we have a patio when our house is so small? Newlyweds, of course they will have to move house, they will have children in the future and this little apartment is too small now, sooner orter they will have to move house. Esteban Zaragosa stands up and grabs the girl horizontally. Dulcina Calvos stomach growled twice, she rubbed her belly and said with a little red face, Im hungry, I havent eaten tonight. Lets eat something delicious now. Dulcina Calvo nuzzled his neck, her little face facing the table behind her, What about these steaks? Someone wille to clean it up. Esteban Zaragosa took her straight to the farmhouse, which was huge and had arge restaurant where, in addition to a chef, there was a waiter. Dulcina Calvo was sitting at the table waiting for her meal, her little hand on her chin looking out the window at night: What a view, tomorrow it will look great in the daytime. Then well stay here tonight and y here all day tomorrow before we go home. Still a ce to stay here, eh? Esteban Zaragosa nodded, Yes, there is, Ive seen the hotel, its not bad, its a B&B. Soon the hot food was served. Although all the dishes were homemade, they were made with the freshest ingredients of the season, so they tasted even better than in many star restaurants. Esteban Zaragosa served a bowl of carp soup to Dulcina Calvo: This carp is wild-raised and fresh, try it and if you like it, welle here for dinner more often. Dulcina Calvo took a sip and the taste was truly exceptional. She drank two small bowls and her stomach warmed instantly, she took a teaspoon and passed it to Esteban Zaragosas mouth, who took a sip and the two of them ate their fill. On the way to the B&B, Esteban Zaragosa grabbed Dulcina Calvos little hand andced their fingers together. Dulcina Calvo raised her little hand, looked at the translucent diamond ring she wore on her ring finger and said, This ring is expensive, isnt it? Mrs. Dulcina, dont always bother about my money, your husband is really very rich so there is no need to bother. Dulcina Calvo said with a little smile, Im used to living like amoner, and it always seems to me that people who are well fed die early. Esteban Zaragosa: Chapter 642: He spoils, he takes over. Within days, Esteban Zaragosa bought a vi in La Ciudad Santa, and in the backyard of the vi has created arge space filled with transnted roses of all colors, but requiring painstaking care and cultivation. Esteban Zaragosa walked out into the backyard blindfolded and Dulcina Calvos little face crumpled into a bun as she saw the scene before her. Esteban Zaragosa was stunned, he didnt say he liked them, Whats the matter, dont you like roses anymore? I like them, but Esteban Zaragosa, I prefer to grow cabbages, watermelons and grapes in my yard Esteban Zaragosa: He saw that what worked with normal girls didnt work with Dulcina Calvo, because his little wife was too pragmatic! The next day Esteban Zaragosa had the roses removed and, at Dulcina Calvos pleasure, the huge ss enramada in the backyard was also torn down and a small enramada was rebuilt, with some roses in the small enramada, but outside, in the yard, all kinds of vegetables and various fruits were grown. One afternoon Esteban Zaragosa was reading a book when Dulcina Calvo jumped into his arms like azy kitten. Honey~ Her husbands call made Esteban Zaragosas whole body go limp. The man put the book down and kissed her, Call him so passionate. The next second, Dulcina Calvo shattered his fantasy, Whats your birthday number?. Esteban Zaragosa: Dulcina Calvo blinked with teary eyes, Whats wrong with you?. The man lifted Dulcina Calvo horizontally and began to intimidate her, What do you think, you dont even know your husbands birthday, you have to be punished?. Dulcina Calvo raised her little arms: Im sure Ill remember itter! And Ill prepare an early birthday present for your birthday in the future. March 30, dont make a mistake, Ill punish you if you make a mistake. Dulcina Calvos two big eyes curved into the shape of a crescent moon, Honey, youre Aries!. Esteban Zaragosa, who never paid much attention to the signs of the zodiac, snuggled uds little person in his arms, rubbed his chin against his little head and asked nonchntly, as if to coax a child, And what sign are you? Im a Sagittarius! Honey, were made for each other! One hundred percentpatible. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the bright-eyed girl in his arms, That Sagittarius girl, lets get the license tomorrow. Sure. Dulcina Calvo agreed with crity. Esteban Zaragosa let out a soft sigh and sped the girl in his arms, closing his eyes slightly, feeling immensely satisfied. The next day the two of them got up early and took out their marriage certificate. Dulcina Calvo held the two little red books in her hands and admired them for a long time, taking pictures and posting them to her friends. When Estre Berrocal saw the circle of friends, she replied directly below: Mrs. Dulcina, its time to treat yourself to a wedding. [squinty-eyed smile]N?velDrama.Org content. Ciri Garzon: Congrattions Dulcina, let me know when you get married and Ill give you a big red package. udio Belles: What a great year, after Estres wedding drink is her wedding drink. [teeth bared] Dulcina Calvo used to work at a hospital and added a group of colleagues to her WeChat, and many of her former colleagues have given Dulcina Calvo their best wishes. Colleague A: Wow, Dulcina, youre really awesome! You said you didnt have a boyfriend before and now you have a marriage certificate! Thats fast! Colleague B: Holy cow, your husband is so handsome on the marriage certificate! What kind of divine face is this? Does your husband have any brothers? Introduce me! Colleague C: Shit, I think Ive seen your husband before! Wasnt your husband the chief surgeon of the First Hospital before? That director Jiang is super handsome, Ive observed his surgery, his technique is perfect! Colleague D: Little Dulcina is really a human being, no wonder she cant see the one you introduced to her before,pared to her husband, the one I introduced to her is really crooked! Colleague E: A naked husband showing off! Despised! Dulcina Calvo looked at the dozens ofments and her little face melted into a smile. Esteban Zaragosa asked as he drove, Why dont we bring our parents over in a few days and help them n the wedding together? Dulcina Calvo was so engrossed in her own little world that she didnt even notice, sitting on the passenger side rubbing her little face and clutching her phone with a springtime smile. Esteban Zaragosa freed one hand and lifted it to give her a p, Whats with the smile. Huh? What did you just say? I said Id bring my parents in a few days so they could talk about the wedding together. Dulcina Calvo hummed softly at hearing him say mama and papa so softly. Esteban Zaragosas thin lips curved, Maybe in the future Ill look more like your real son. No way, my parents dont turn their elbows. Dulcina Calvo was soon on the receiving end of a hard punch to the face. Dulcina Calvo grabbed her phone, remembered someone from the depths of time and sent a message to the other side. After posting it, Dulcina Calvo stuck out her chin and said, I just texted Lazaro Morejon toe to our wedding. A smile deepened on Esteban Zaragosas lips as he reached up to caress Dulcina Calvos little head. Our Dulcina has grown and matured. Dulcina Calvo: Shes obviously been very mature! When we went to eat at the restaurant, we met Lazaro Morejon and Hermina Najarro. The Holy City is a big ce, but also a small ce. There are only a few ces where people like to eat, so its not umon to run into them. Hermina Najarro took Lazaro Morejons arm and greeted him with a hypocritical smile, Cousin, is it true that I heard youre going to marry Dulcina? Without waiting for Esteban Zaragosa to answer, Dulcina Calvo took Esteban Zaragosas hand with her left hand, which was wearing a wedding ring, and lifted it, saying without condescension, Of course its true, you have to be there when we get married. When you married Lazaro Morejon, we gave you a gift. Hermina Najarro gritted her teeth, a little angry, but maintained her false good will, Of course. But Dulcina, I think youre being too stingy.. Is my cousin still short of money for his share?. Dulcina Calvo, like a little vixen, showed a mouthful of little white teeth and said slowly, Im not short of money for my share, I just want you two to witness my happy moment. Esteban Zaragosa clenched his fist, hid it behind his thin lips and let out a softugh. Hermina Najarro was so angry that she didnt eat much, so she left with her bag. Lazaro Morejon saw him and gave chase. Dulcina Calvo stretched out her arms and sighed, The world has suddenly cleared up and you cant even eat without running into them. Esteban Zaragosa said half jokingly, half seriously, If you really dont want to meet them, then Ill drive them out of La Ciudad Santa Dulcina Calvo took a bite of ice cream and almost choked, Ahem, thats better, it seems like were being pushy and unreasonable. Im already pushy and unreasonable, and I have little patience for others, except to be nice to you. Dulcina Calvo looked at the mans handsome face, her heart bloomed, and her little mouth, smeared with ice cream, dropped a cold kiss on the side of his face, an ice cream mark on Esteban Zaragosas face. Esteban Zaragosa was caught off guard and caught her in his arms with his big hands clenched around her tiny waist. Dulcina, you are very naughty. Dulcina Calvo justified, You were the one who told me it was okay to be a girl in front of you all the time. well, mima, she takes over. Chapter 643: Happy Wedding, Mrs. Dulcina. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo were soon to be married and on their wedding day, in the presence of many friends and family, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo were officially married. That night, after the guests had dispersed, there was only one couple in therge vi. Dulcina Calvo was sitting on a red marriage bed in a pure white wedding dress with a white veil over her head, waiting for Esteban Zaragosa to pick her up. After being in love with Esteban Zaragosa for so long, Dulcina Calvo was still inexplicably nervous tonight. The little girls small hands, clutching the bridal bouquet, her small face flushed a healthy scarlet. Bed, slightly copsed. Esteban Zaragosa took a seat next to her, Good Dulcina. Hmm? Dulcina Calvo unconsciously tilted her head to look at him. Esteban Zaragosas dark eyes burned as he gazed at the girls delicate face in her bridal makeup, his eyes tinged with affection as he reached up to remove her head veil. Mrs. Dulcina, you look very pretty today. She knew her Dulcina Calvo was pretty, but in the past Dulcina Calvo had always been as edgy as a child, with that clear, clean little face that didnt wear much makeup, and every now and then she would put on just a little lipstick and an eyebrow, not even bothering to apply foundation. Today, the make-up artist did Dulcina Calvos make-up and it looked beautiful on her. Like a ripe peach, it was fresh and enticed Esteban Zaragosa to pick it up. Dulcina Calvo blushed at thepliment and, not daring to look at his smoldering gaze, changed the subject and asked, Yes, yes, are all the guests gone? Gone. Dulcina Calvo let out a whoop and rxed her entire sitting position, Im exhausted from being a bride all day. She dropped the bouquet in her hand, reached up and tugged at her hair, which was held back with hairspray, and wrinkled her small, white forehead. Can I take off my wedding dress and the things I have on my head now, theyre heavy? Esteban Zaragosa looked at his young wife with his eyebrows gently, Okay, take it, Ill help you. Once the invisible clips were removed from her head, Dulcina Calvos naturally curly ck hair slid over her shoulders and, oblivious to her beauty, Dulcina Calvo reached up to unbutton her wedding dress. Esteban Zaragosa couldnt resist and reached up to take her small face, cornering it and kissing it on the red lips. Only when the person in his arms could not breathe, Esteban Zaragosa was content to let go. Dulcina Calvo couldnt untie the straps on the back of her wedding dress by herself, those ties were so tight, one by one, I couldnt untie them, I couldnt reach them. Then Mr. Esteban will undress Mrs. Dulcina. Dulcina Calvo: This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. The girls two little hands covered her little face. The wedding night was intense and blushing. Dulcina Calvo slept until noon, buried under the sheets and refusing to get up, since there was no family on Esteban Zaragosas side and her parents had witnessed her wedding yesterday, so Dulcina Calvo didnt have to return to the door the next day like the other brides and they both had free time. Esteban Zaragosa cooked lunch and went to the bedroom to get Dulcina Calvo up. Dulcina Calvo suffocated under the covers and refused toe out, 80% shy. Esteban Zaragosa pulled back her nkets and teased with a faint smile, Its not your first time, why are you still so shy? You go out first, Im not dressed. Youre nowhere I havent seen you before, get up, Ive made the sweet pumpkin soup you like. When she heard talk of food, Dulcina Calvo immediately came out from under the covers. The bride had not eaten much yesterday because of the wedding, and then she had not eaten breakfast this morning because she had taken such vigorous exercisest night, so now her eyes sparkled at the mention of food. But when she came out from under the sheets, she also revealed her sticity, and Esteban Zaragosa looked at her with mischief in the corners of his eyes. Dulcina Calvo hastily tugged one side of her nightgown and locked it over herself. But Esteban Zaragosa had leaned over, taken her little head in his big hands and kissed it. Well Dulcina Calvos teary eyes widened, she still hadnt brushed her teeth! Before Dulcina Calvo could push him away, Esteban Zaragosa had already blurted out to her, Mrs. Dulcina, happy new marriage. Dulcina Calvos little face suddenly blushed again, up to her ears, but her watery eyes curved into a smile, Mr. Esteban, ditto. It wasnt long before Esteban Zaragosa took Dulcina Calvo on a honeymoon. The ind they went to was the one Esteban Zaragosa bought, where they lived as a couple for more than half a month, resting and toning up while made monkeys out of himself. But after all this time, Dulcina Calvos belly hasnt moved. Esteban Zaragosa got to take Dulcina Calvos pulse in secret and there was nothing wrong with her anymore. Dulcina Calvo had been recuperating for so long after herst serious injury that she had recovered greatly, even with what little flesh she had on her body. However, she was in no hurry for the child. Only Dulcina Calvo sighed and, suddenly, one night, sticking out her chin, she asked Esteban Zaragosa if she couldnt get pregnant. Esteban Zaragosa was so surprised that he allowed himself to be cajoled into saying that she couldnt do it. After a while, Dulcina Calvos belly was still not moving and Dulcina Calvo decided that staying home all the time was just as well, so she went back to work. Dulcina Calvo works at a hospital in La Ciudad Santa, Esteban Zaragosa doesundry and cooks at home, and asionally goes out with Adam Rouco and the couple for dinner and card games. Dulcina Calvo rarely workste, but tonight a patient arrived at the department in somewhat serious condition, so she called Esteban Zaragosa: Ill be homete tonight, so you dont have to wait for me for dinner. Esteban Zaragosa, who was frying vegetables while holding his phone between his ear and shoulder, said over the phone, Do you want me to send you some food? Or maybe Ill order takeout from Ippeiju for you? Dont bother, takeout from Yipingju is very expensive, Ill order with my colleagues, I always seem to be out of ce if I dont eat with them. So Ill send a meal and bring some for your colleagues too? That way, it might even help her increase her poprity. Dulcina Calvo dismissed it out of hand, Donte, youre too handsome, if youe, everyone will stop working ande to see you. Actually, there are so many young and pretty girls in her apartment that Dulcina Calvo is very afraid that those girls will chase Esteban Zaragosa! Esteban Zaragosa chuckled lightly, Well, then let me know when youre almost off work and Ill pick you up. Hmm. Mada. Dulcina Calvo hung up the phone and ordered dinner with her colleague. She ordered the pickled fish and vegetables, which is usually her favorite, but today, looking at it, it somehow made her a little sick to her stomach. Vomit Dulcina Calvo covered her mouth and ran out of the office to the bathroom. The colleagues who were eating together froze, Whats wrong with Dulcina, shes not sick, is she? Ill go check. Dulcina Calvo slumped over the sink and vomited for half a day, but nothing came out and she continued dry heaving. As she washed her face and turned off the faucet, it suddenly urred to that her period didnt seem to have arrived yet this month. As if aware of something, her heart suddenly beat much faster, excited, nervous, but also fearing it was an illusion. Chapter 644: Good Pregnancy Dulcina Calvo headed straight to the gynecology service instead of returning to the office for dinner immediately after leaving the bathroom. At this hour, the gynecologist should still be around, and she happens to know a doctor in the gynecology department, so she should be able to get a pregnancy test or something. Dulcina Calvo took the pregnancy test from the gynecologist, who looked at her with a vague look and said, Dr. Dulcina, good luck with your pregnancy. The gynecologist looked at her with a vague look and said, Dr. Dulcina, good luck with your pregnancy. Dulcina Calvo blushed a little, said thank you and immediately ran off to the bathroom with the pregnancy test. Fifteen minutester, Dulcina Calvos heart was pounding as she looked at the two red bars on the pregnancy test. Is she really pregnant? The surprise came so quickly that Dulcina Calvo did not expect to be pregnant so soon. The cell phone she carried in the pocket of her white coat suddenly rang and the caller ID, such as it was, was Esteban Zaragosa. When she picked up, Esteban Zaragosa on the other end asked her, Hi Dulcina, I made that sweet soup you like so much, shall I send it over for you to eat in a little while? Dulcina Calvo organized her words, wondering how to tell Esteban Zaragosa about her pregnancy, but wanting to give him a big surprise so she didnt want to rush it over the phone. No, Ill drink when you pick me up after my extra shift and I wont have to work much tonight, Ill be off around eight or so. So, have you had dinner? Dulcina Calvo held up her phone and nodded her little head, Ate, the pickled fish a colleague ordered. When ites to fish, Dulcina Calvo gets nauseous again. Esteban Zaragosa, on the other end of the phone, seemed to sense that something was wrong: Whats wrong, are you ufortable?. No, Esteban Zaragosa, Ill stop talking to you for now, Im eating. Good, then eat well. Just as Esteban Zaragosa was about to hang up, Dulcina Calvo added, By the way, I wanted to surprise you when I got home tonight. Esteban Zaragosa couldnt help but be curious at this, raising his eyebrows slightly, yfully, Dedication? Im not that corny. After a couple of pleasantries, Dulcina Calvo hung up the phone. Dulcina Calvo looked at the two red bars of the pregnancy test and the corners of her lips curved in disbelief, raising a smile of happiness on her little face. She is pregnant again, with her child with Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo was almost off duty when she called Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvo counted down the time, so she gathered her things and went downstairs with her suitcase, and Esteban Zaragosa had not yet arrived when she reached the hospital entrance. There was a slight autumn chill in La Ciudad Santa and Dulcina Calvo bundled up warmly in her coat. Dulcina. Dulcina Calvo looked up for the sound of Lazaro Morejon stepping out of a silver Mercedes.N?velDrama.Org content. Dulcina Calvo was stunned, she didnt expect to see Lazaro Morejon here, What are you doing in the hospital?. Im sick. Dulcina Calvo emitted an indifferent oh and ignored him. Lazaro Morejon was indignant at her cold attitude and the tall figure of the man took a step closer to her, Why dont you ask me whats wrong with you. Dulcina Calvo thought to herself, What else could he be, a psychopath? What ex-boyfriend woulde to block an ex-girlfriend who is already married? But Dulcina Calvo, seeing that he was standing in her way and not letting her go, asked perfunctorily, And what ails you? Heart ailments. cough cough. Dulcina Calvo almost choked, so it was really psychological! But Dulcina Calvo also intended to say, If you have a heart disease, you go to a psychiatrist, I am not a psychiatrist and it is useless for you toe to me. With that, Dulcina Calvo walked around Lazaro Morejon to get away from him, but Lazaro Morejon grabbed Dulcina Calvos wrist, Dulcina, do you have to do this to me? You married Esteban Zaragosa and you have to do this to me? Dulcina Calvos face crumpled and she struggled, Youre sick! Ive had nothing to do with you for a long time! Why should I care about you! I dont care about my husband, I dont care about you. Im just sick! Its an illness that doctors cant cure, only you can! With that, Lazaro Morejon dragged Dulcina Calvo, like a bandit, toward the car. Lazaro Morejon! Let go of me! If you dont let go Ill call you! Scream! Scream all you want! Lazaro Morejon opened the door, shoved Dulcina Calvo into the car, got in himself and left the car unlocked. Dulcina Calvo pulled hard on the door and red angrily at Lazaro Morejon: Lazaro Morejon! Let me out! Or Ill call the police! Dulcina Calvo pulled out her cell phone and tried to call Esteban Zaragosa, but Lazaro Morejon snatched it away from her and Dulcina Calvos teary eyes widened: Lazaro Morejon! Lazaro Morejon stared at Dulcina Calvo with reddened eyes and grabbed her wrist, I tell you Im crazy, Im crazy to keep thinking about you! Is Esteban Zaragosa that good? He had you before you married him! Is he good? Dulcina Calvos little face was suffused with anger and rage and some shame at her unspoken words. Lazaro Morejon! What nonsense you are talking! He is my husband, what I do with him is none of your business, you are an outsider! An outsider? Im your ex-boyfriend anyway, howe I cant be in charge of your business? Dulcina Calvos worldview is shattered and she starts punching and kicking Lazaro Morejon, but Lazaro Morejon is a man, so how can Dulcina Calvo beat him? Lazaro Morejon dragged Dulcina Calvo and pinned her against the windowpane: You didnt even try me, why did you marry Esteban Zaragosa? Dulcina I thought I would always follow you, you said you would always like me, why did you lie to me? Why did you turn around and fall in love with Esteban Zaragosa, whats so good about him? Whats so good about him? Dulcina Calvo, fearing that Lazaro Morejon had gone too far, tried to reassure her, Lazaro Morejon, dont be impulsive, let go of me first, lets talk! Go ahead, why dont you answer me, huh? Lazaro Morejon grabbed Dulcina Calvos chin and turned to him. Dulcina Calvo said hurriedly, Esteban Zaragosa is better than you at everything, you say I suddenly dont like you anymore, but did you ever like me? Esteban Zaragosa loves me more than anyone else, hes so good, why shouldnt I fall in love with him? Youve left me, you expect me to wash my face with tears for you every day!. Moreover, it was only after falling in love with Esteban Zaragosa that Dulcina Calvo realized that her earlier feelings for Lazaro Morejon were no more than that, that there was an element of affection in them, but that they could never be called love. She had lived and died several times with Esteban Zaragosa, but between her and Lazaro Morejon, technically, she had not even had a serious rtionship, it had always been an unrequited love, but that unrequited love was like a girls heart, so weak and thin that it would break at the slightest blow. After being dumped by Lazaro Morejon, Dulcina Calvo became sad and wept, but she soon healed, for to her it was only an adolescents heartbreak. Lighter than a featherpared to her rtionship with Esteban Zaragosa. Dulcina Calvos cell phone suddenly rang and Dulcina Calvo strained to lift her head to see that the caller ID was none other than Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa Esteban Zaragosa must be around here somewhere, and she immediately raised her hand and punched the car window hard, yelling, Esteban Zaragosa! Lazaro Morejon squeezed Dulcina Calvo into the passenger seat, started the car, stepped on the elerator and the silver Mercedes started immediately. Chapter 645: It’s not easy to mess with a demon of a spoiled wife After Esteban Zaragosa drove the car under the hospital, she called Dulcina Calvo several times and never got an answer, so she went straight up to his apartment and asked for him. However, the doctor in his apartment said that Dulcina had left work half an hour ago. Esteban Zaragosa had a bad feeling and remembered that he had just seen a familiar license te downstairs, a license te he had seen once before and it appeared to be Lazaro Morejons car! Upon realizing this, Esteban Zaragosa quickly left the hospital, while directly locating Dulcina Calvos location.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Since thest time Dulcina Calvo was kidnapped by Orlondo Marta, Esteban Zaragosa has been more aware of Dulcina Calvos safety, so he has installed a locator chip in her cell phone, only Dulcina Calvo has been unaware of it. Dulcina Calvos position, which keeps changing, is still on the avenue, and it seems that Lazaro Morejon has taken it, and Dulcina Calvo is in Lazaro Morejons car right now! Esteban Zaragosa drove, followed the positioning, increased speed and kept chasing, and soon caught up with the silver Mercedes. Lazaro Morejon also saw the car behind him and stepped on the elerator, but how could he match the skills of Esteban Zaragosa, who had been a mercenary, and at the next red light, Esteban Zaragosa turned the steering wheel and stopped the car right in front of the silver Mercedes. The silver Mercedes brakes sharply and Dulcina Calvos body jerks with it. But when she looked up sharply, she saw Esteban Zaragosa already striding out of the ck SUV. A light rose in Dulcina Calvos eyes and she called out to him excited and frightened, Esteban Zaragosa! Esteban Zaragosa is copying a short metal stick from a car in his hand, with crimson murderous intent in his eyes! Lazaro Morejon, sitting in his car, had barely recovered from this minor automobile ident when he saw Esteban Zaragosa striding in like a bolt from hell with all the fury of a killing spree. Bang! The short metal pole smashed directly into the drivers side window of Lazaro Morejons car. The ss shattered into pieces instantly! The shards cut into Lazaro Morejons face! The window burst open and Esteban Zaragosa threw the short stick to the ground and with the force of his hand dragged Lazaro Morejon straight through the window! Lazaro Morejon is in pain with multiple cuts on his body from the ss! Esteban Zaragosa hits Lazaro Morejon with punches to the face and body! Every punch is thrown with all the force he can muster! Esteban Zaragosa is a top assassin and hes so good that an ordinary man like Lazaro Morejon cant even get through a single move and has to hold his head to take the blow! Dulcina Calvo, fearful of making a scene, unpicked the central lock, yanked open the door and ran downstairs, hugging Esteban Zaragosa! Esteban Zaragosa stop fighting! Youre going to kill him like that! Esteban Zaragosas angry red eyes burned with all his fury, You want to protect him?. Dulcina Calvo does not defend Lazaro Morejon. No, its broad daylight here, youll get in trouble if you really beat him to death! Esteban Zaragosa, with a cold glint in his eyes, looked coldly at Lazaro Morejon, who was bleeding from the blows on the ground, grabbed Lazaro Morejon by the cor and warned him, word for word, If you try to hit Dulcina Calvo, Ill kill you! If you do it again, Ill make sure youre not even a man!. Esteban Zaragosa threw Lazaro Morejon as if he were throwing a dirty object, then pulled out a handkerchief and wiped each finger hard, wiped the handkerchief and threw it straight at Lazaro Morejon! Esteban Zaragosa put his arm around Dulcina Calvo and examined her closely, asking nervously, Did he do anything to you? No, no. Dulcina Calvo looked for a moment at Esteban Zaragosas cold, fiercely handsome face, stunned, she had never seen Esteban Zaragosa so out of control. Always reserved, self-possessed and ascetic, Esteban Zaragosa is a man always cold, calm and powerful. But today it was as if he wanted to kill Lazaro Morejon with a thousand cuts, as violent and vicious as he was. Esteban Zaragosa watched the small, lost face of the girl, the strings taut, slowly loosening. The man sighed, reached up and pushed Dulcina Calvos small head to his chest. The man hung his head, his thin lips pressed against her forehead, hisrge hand gently stroked the back of her head, the hardness under his eyes fading instantly, his voice low and soft, Its okay, dont be afraid. After a few seconds, Dulcina Calvo emitted a muffled mmm and turned her face away from him, burying herself in his arms and clutching the fabric of his shirt around her waist with her small hands. Dulcina Calvo is half-hugged, half-hugged by Esteban Zaragosa and shoved into the car. The ck SUV drives slowly down the road. Dulcina Calvo took a deep breath and was slow to catch her breath. Esteban Zaragosa gave her his free hand and shook her small one, today I was a littlete because of the traffic, next time I will arrive an hour earlier and wait for you. Dulcina Calvos heart ached to hear these words and said, Okay Esteban Zaragosa, how inconvenient for you to arrive an hour earlier and wait for me downstairs at the hospital, today it was just an ident. But if an ident like that happens, just once, you could get hurt, and Id rather reduce that ident to zero. Dulcina Calvo knew that Esteban Zaragosa cared about her, more than anyone else. Back at the chalet, Esteban Zaragosa hugged Dulcina Calvo for a while and then went to the kitchen to serve Dulcina Calvo a sweet pumpkin soup. Dulcina Calvo sat at the table and sipped the sweet pumpkin soup brought to her by Esteban Zaragosa, her heart warmed and finally rejuvenated. With all the drama of Lazaro Morejon, she had forgotten the most important thing! Dulcina Calvos eyes were starry as she looked at Esteban Zaragosa. The man was a bit taken aback and raised his hand to touch her little face, What are you looking at me for if you dont eat the soup, its not good?. With that, Esteban Zaragosa took a sip of the pumpkin soup with his spoon and tasted it, it was quite tasty, a little more rotten and sticky than the previous one. Dulcina Calvo suddenly took Esteban Zaragosas handsome face between her two small white hands, moved closer to him and kissed him suddenly on his thin lips. Esteban Zaragosa looked amused at his young wife, Whats the matter, are you still afraid? Ive thought of a trick. Dulcina Calvo turned away from the subject and asked curiously, What trick?. Esteban Zaragosa took a mother-of-pearl ne out of his pocket and said, I wanted to give you this ne before, but I was afraid you wouldnt wear it, so I never gave it to you. But after what happened today, I still want you to wear it. What does wearing a ne have to do with what happened today? Esteban Zaragosa exined, This ne is not just any ne, it has a tracking microchip hidden inside. If someone were to get rid of your phone, they wouldnt be able to find out your location. With this ne on, Ill be able to find you wherever you are. Esteban Zaragosa helped Dulcina Calvo put on this mother-of-pearl ne, a small, elegant Doraemon shape on a fine rose gold chain, whichplemented Dulcina Calvo very well. Dulcina Calvo picked up the Doraemon and asked curiously, But do I have to take it off when I take a bath? Will the water get wet and it wont work? Esteban Zaragosa looked at his little wifes silly question and said, No, this is waterproof. Chapter 646:Dear Wife Dulcina Calvo fiddled with the chain, and suddenly wrinkled her nose, Wouldnt that mean you know where Im going? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her quirky face and, of course, knew what her little mind was mulling over, Sure, where else would the orientation point be? Dulcina Calvo muttered, So what if I suddenly want to find my little brother? What do you mean? Esteban Zaragosasrge hands grasped the little girls small waist, With me, do you still want a little brother? Dulcina Calvo hurriedly lifted her little face and looked up at him with a smile, . Im just kidding. Oh yes, I had almost forgotten the main event! Dulcina Calvo reached out and put her little arms around Esteban Zaragosas neck, Esteban Zaragosa, I have a surprise for you. Hmm? Whats the surprise? Dulcina Calvo leaned close to Esteban Zaragosas ear, put her little hand over his ear and whispered, Looks like Im pregnant again. A moment of silence and bewilderment. Dulcina Calvo saw Esteban Zaragosa frozen and waved her little hand in front of Esteban Zaragosa, Esteban Zaragosa whats wrong with you? Wasnt she d she was pregnant again? But Esteban Zaragosa had her by the waist and his dark eyes were fixed on her, Dulcina, repeat that. I I said Im pregnant. Dulcina Calvo looked at him in confusion and then shyly asked, Esteban Zaragosa, are you not ready to be a father yet? Esteban Zaragosas eyes fluttered, and even the hands holding Dulcina Calvo began to tremble slightly. How can he not be ready to be a father, hes not ready to be a father, hes too excited The man sat Dulcina Calvo on hisp, hisrge hand caressed Dulcina Calvos t belly, This time, I will protect you, mother and child. Dulcina Calvo, seeing how nervous he looked, mocked in a falsely lighthearted manner, Hm, how do you know they have to be mother and son, and if they are mother and daughter, what, you still prefer men over women? When Esteban Zaragosa heard this, his brow tinged with a slight look of affection and he looked at his young wife and said, I am more woman than man. He longed beyond measure for Dulcina Calvo to give him a daughter like herself, so that she might have one more point of continuity in the world, and he could give them more of his pampering and affection, mother and daughter. Dulcina Calvo growled softly as she got up from hisp and poured water for herself to drink while muttering, This is not yet born and you are already partial to it, then when the baby is born you will be with it every day, wont I die of boredom then? Esteban Zaragosa let out a lightugh, got up and walked behind her, wrapping his arms around her small waist, When the baby is born, you will also be the one that hurts me the most, how will you get bored, I will always be there for you. Dulcina Calvo blinked her dark, watery eyes, But I have a job, and I cant be the one to feel bored now that youre staying home. At the mention of this, Esteban Zaragosas eyes darkened for a moment, Dulcina, can we quit our jobs and stay home to raise the baby? But Im quite happy in this job now, and with Orlondo Marta dead, theres no one whos going to hurt me again. But Im still not sure, with all the viruses in the hospital and the number of patients youre in contact with, Id be worried about something happening to you again. Dulcina Calvo thought about it, turned to Esteban Zaragosa and agreed, Well, how about this, right now Im pregnant and you cant see my belly, so Ill resign when my pregnancy shows, okay? But the first trimester is critical, and you have low blood sugar, so if something happens at the hospital, it doesnt help that Im anxious. Dulcina Calvo puffed out her little face and said sullenly with her watery eyes, But Ill be bored out of my mind if Im home every day. Esteban Zaragosa patiently replied, I can go out with you every day. Dulcina Calvo: . I dont want to y with you, I want to y with my friends. With those words, Dulcina Calvo ran into the bedroom and plopped down on the big bed to stay there. Esteban Zaragosa followed her, sat on the edge of the bed, ran his big hand down her back and said, Dulcina, then this is settled, then Ill call your dean to tell him youre going on leave. Dulcina Calvo clutched the sheets and snorted, Youre not even consulting me, youre forcing it. Yes, I can leave you other things, but not this one. At these words, Dulcina Calvo wrapped herself in the nket, smothered herself with it and grunted several times, never to be heard by Esteban Zaragosa again. When it was time to go to bed at night, Esteban Zaragosa took a bath andy down on the bed, his back to Dulcina Calvo, and as soon as he felt the man behind her approaching, he moved to the side of the bed, clutching the sheets. Esteban Zaragosa didnt bother, she would be angry, which was to be expected, but even if she did, she had to, she could risk anything but her and the child. I just called your dean and gave you a long leave of absence. It was a pleasant surprise, and now it has turned into this. Asking for a long leave for her without talking it over with her and saying it was a long leave is different than just leaving it alone. Dulcina Calvo sulks and turns her back on Esteban Zaragosa. She didnt want to talk to him, so Esteban Zaragosa had to take the initiative and approach him. Before, Esteban Zaragosa was used to being alone, not to say unconcerned about the feelings of others, but now that he has Dulcina Calvo, he cant seem to stand the feeling of being apart and alone, not even for a moment. Esteban Zaragosa hugged the girl tightly from behind and buried his head in her neck, Dulcina Calvo struggled a couple of times and stifled a growl, Let go of me Esteban Zaragosa, Im still mad at you. Dulcina, I know you want to work and Im very supportive of you working. Before Esteban Zaragosa could finish his sentence, Dulcina Calvo growled, You support me at work and give me time off? Youre actually trying to keep me stuck at home like an old woman. At this particr time, I would not like to have you chained to my waist, I would be very worried when you leave for work every day and I dont see you and I dont know how you are. dulcina, I am very afraid of losing you. She expected Esteban Zaragosa to lose his temper, but instead, Esteban Zaragosa put aside his pride and begged her. Dulcina Calvos nose ached a little and she turned to Esteban Zaragosa with her dark, watery eyes, and looking into the mans dark eyes, the girls mouth ttened and she said, feigning nonchnce, Okay, I forgive you, but could you talk to me first about what youre going to do in the future? Okay. Esteban Zaragosa, I am your wife, as they say, the woman upstairs.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Esteban Zaragosa stared at her little face, reached out and took her tightly in his arms and cajoled, Wife above, listen to Mrs. Dulcina from now on, okay? What a nice speech, you wont listen to me. Well yes, Ill do whatever you want from now on. Dulcina Calvo looked at Esteban Zaragosa nkly, But youll keep your word, I wont work and youll y with me every day. Of course, a word to the wise. Dulcina Calvos big eyes narrowed and curved into a crescent shape. Then lets ask President Adam and Estre toe over tomorrow to y cards!. Esteban Zaragosa: Is this taking a child out of the womb to learn how to y? Chapter 647: Love with all your heart Dulcina Calvo slept through the night, and when she woke up early, she sat up in bed and stretched out to smell the strong aromaing from the kitchen. It smelled like chicken soup! Stomachs that had slept through the night were instantly in the mood to move on. Dulcina Calvo lifted the sheets and impatiently made her way to the kitchen in slippers. Esteban Zaragosa is standing at the kitchen table, staring at the fire while making a phone call. Who are you talking to on the phone so early in the morning? Dulcina Calvo was about to walk in when she heard Esteban Zaragosa say on the other end of the phone. Dulcina is pregnant and I cant see you these days. Strange, who was going to meet him, was it udio Belles? But after a while, Esteban Zaragosa hangs up the phone and dials another call.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Adam Rouco was still up when he received the call from Esteban Zaragosa, Estre Berrocal was up and Paulita, dressed in her little Snoopy pajamas, picked up her tablet and crawled into Adam Roucos arms, father and daughter ying with it. Adam Rouco asked in azy voice, holding the phone as he watched Zombies on Paulitas tablet, Hello, did your Dulcina Calvo ask me to y cards again? Esteban Zaragosa answered him directly, Adam Rouco, my Dulcina Calvo is pregnant, so dont make a fool of yourself in front of me anymore. You have a child and so do I. Dulcina Calvo at the kitchen door: How happy Esteban Zaragosa is, calling his friends in the wee hours of the morning to tell them that his wife is pregnant! On the other end of the phone, Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow: Thats quick, but if you had a daughter, my son would probably have married her. Esteban Zaragosa frowned, If your son kidnaps my daughter, dont me me for being mean to your son. But maybe he is my son, so be careful with your Paulita. Adam Rouco looked at his daughter, who was ying in his arms, and said, Im sorry, but it is absolutely impossible for our Paulita to have a rtionship with a brother or sister. Esteban Zaragosa: After hanging up the phone, Paulita tilted her little face and asked Adam Rouco, Daddy, what is a sibling rtionship? Youll understandter,e on, the zombies areing, nt the nts. Estre Berrocal went upstairs to wake up father and daughter for breakfast and as soon as she walked in the door she saw a little boy leaning on the bed ying. Adam Rouco, you also said it was bad for my eyes to y with my phone in bed, and now you are ying in bed with Paulita. Paulita had just finished a game and Adam Rouco put the tablet away right away, Well, get up and go brush your teeth and have breakfast. Paulita smiled, but got up obediently. Estre Berrocal reached out and took Paulitas hand: Paulita,e on, mommy is going to take you to brush your teeth. Adam Rouco apanied him, put his arm around Estre Berrocal and said, Dulcina Calvo is pregnant, did you know that? Estre Berrocal was stunned and said suspiciously as she poured toothpaste on Paulita, No. Dulcina is pregnant, how do you know? Adam Rouco grunted lightly, Esteban Zaragosa called me early in the morning to fool around. Estre Berrocal said amused, It seems that Dr. Esteban is especially happy, Ill callter to congratte Dulcina. Adam Rouco looked at the little womans face and suddenly had an idea, he leaned over slightly and whispered with thin lips in her ear, Honey, what if we have three more children?. Estre Berrocal: Three children? What a pig she was! When she gave birth to Lucio, on the delivery bed, she swore she would never have another child in her life! For this reason, afterwards Estre Berrocal often forced Adam Rouco to take safety measures, but the man was always too ufortable to put on a condom and Estre Berrocal asionally took the short-acting contraceptive pill. Adam Rouco looked at her suspiciously, Whats with the reluctant stare? Estre Berrocal gave him an expressionless look, You can have a baby yourself if you want!. Can I give birth to it? Paulita picked up her little toothbrush and brushed a little mouth full of white foam and asked with her cute little face cocked to one side, Daddy, Estre, are you going to give me a baby brother and sister?. Estre Berrocal dismissed it out of hand, No more, Estre has enough children with you and her brother. Then, looking at Adam Rouco, you dont want to have another child, do you?. Im kidding, you have another baby and Ill have to abstain from sex for ten months, plus two months of you being inbor, thats a whole year of not being able to touch you. Those monk days are not something I want to relive. Adam Rouco youre going to be good! The baby is here! Estre Berrocal gave him a cross look before exiting the bathroom and blurting out, You remember to wash Paulitas face. Adam Rouco watched the petite womans back and her thin lips curved. Even if she wanted to have another, he would have to think about it. Having children is extremely taxing on the body, and he was content that she had given him two children. Here, Dulcina Calvo is hugging Esteban Zaragosa, eating chicken soup. The chicken soup was scrumptious, and Dulcina Calvo took several sips before serving a spoonful to Esteban Zaragosa, who naturally ducked his head and took a sip from the spoon she offered him. Have you told all your good friends about my pregnancy? Esteban Zaragosa raised an eyebrow and lifted a hand to stroke the girls hair, Well, there are quite a few. But it would be too soon to tell, my mother says its better to keep it a secret for the first three months of a new pregnancy, its more auspicious. Lest the baby gets anxious if everyone knows. Esteban Zaragosa, hearing this for the first time, immediately pulled out his cell phone and started calling again. Before Dulcina Calvo could react to who he was going to call, she only heard him say on the other end of the phone, Keep Dulcinas pregnancy a secret and dont tell anyone else. udio Belles was speechless, Esteban Zaragosa, you called me early in the morning to tell me that your Dulcina Calvo was pregnant, to celebrate the asion, and now you call me to tell me to keep it a secret, dont tell me, who wants to know that your Dulcina Calvo is pregnant? Who wants to know that your Dulcina Calvo is pregnant, who am I going to tell?. Esteban Zaragosa: Dulcina Calvo: When Esteban Zaragosa was hung up on by udio Belles, Dulcina Calvo let out augh as she slurped her chicken soup. Dulcina, what are youughing at? Dulcina Calvo looked at him with a small smile on her face, Esteban Zaragosa, I think youre more handsome and grounded now. Next, Dulcina Calvo tugged on Esteban Zaragosas cor, stood on tiptoe and deposited a sloppy kiss on Esteban Zaragosas thin lips. Lovely? How could a word like adorable apply to a man of her robust blood, but it applied aptly to her. Esteban Zaragosas brow furrowed and he said with a look of circumstance, No more calling your man handsome. Dulcina Calvoughs out loud inside, Hahahahahahaha how cute are you Esteban Zaragosa!. Looking for a fight, are you? The man wrapped his arms around her, his big hands tickling her waist, Dulcina Calvo was ticklish and let out a giggle, Not anymore, dont tickle me, youre tickling me!. Esteban Zaragosa looked at the girls pure white face, her eyes suddenly serious, his big hand rested on her small belly, Dulcina, I cant wait for this child to be born, because I love you and therefore I love this child, I dont want you and our child toe to any harm, maybe if I lock you in my nostrils. This will make you resist a little, but you can resign yourself for a while, and when the child is born and you get well and want to go to work, I wont stop you. Dulcina Calvo, her eyes slightly reddened and her heart twitching at the tip, turned around, hugged him tightly around the waist and shook her head in his arms, Esteban Zaragosa, I am not aggrieved. I know you are looking out for my safety and the babys, so I dont me you. -Esteban Zaragosa, thank you for leaving all your glory to love me with all your strength. Chapter 648: A dad and a home cook, half a pound and not a smile. In the blink of an eye, it was winter and Dulcina Calvos belly was already five months along. Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina also came to La Ciudad Santa and couldnt help but give them a hard time when they saw the big chalet they now live in. Papa Dulcina and Mother Dulcina had always known their son-inw was capable, but they still clung to their frugality. Mother Dulcina touched Dulcina Calvos belly and said with curiosity and surprise, I dont know if its a boy or a girl, but if its a boy, hell look like Esteban, whos so handsome and tall. Have you asked anyone to see if its a boy or a girl? Dulcina Calvo shook her head and smiled, Mom, Esteban Zaragosa and I thought it would be a surprise, it wouldnt be fun to see it beforehand, and besides you care about the sex, youll have to carry it anyway, boy or girl. Girl, I havent agreed to help you with the kids. Mom, I know you love me the most, and Im sure youll help me with the children when the timees so that Esteban Zaragosa and I still have time to go out. Mother Dulcinaughed and scolded, You are thinking of going out before the baby is born, you are a mother-to-be, dont be more yful like a child. Why, Mother, you get on my nerves every day, why dont you and my father go back to Ciudad de Ronda, I feel like youre depressing me bying here. Mother Dulcinaughed and pped Dulcina Calvo on the back, Lazy as a bear! And no cooking for Esteban, all day long you make Esteban cook for you!. Dulcina Calvo innocently said, Hes a good cook, if I cooked Id probably still hate my cooking. Quite an excuse forziness. Mother Dulcina got up, went to the kitchen and asked Esteban Zaragosa toe out, Esteban, why dont you go watch TV with Dulcina in the living room, Ill keep an eye on her. Mom, isnt Dulcina pregnant now? Naturally shell cook when shes unloaded. Mother Dulcina growled softly, You can spoil her all you want, I dont think she would have cooked for you when she wasnt pregnant. Esteban Zaragosa rubbed his nose and was pushed out of the kitchen by his mother-inw. Esteban Zaragosa sat down on the couch and picked up an apple, An apple?. Dulcina Calvo had a big belly and was well fed by Esteban Zaragosa, so she gained a lot of weight after pregnancy and now looks a little chubby. Eat. Esteban Zaragosa picks up a fruit knife and peels an apple for his daughter-inw, asking as he does so, Its almost New Years Eve, what do you want to do on New Years Eve? Dulcina Calvo tilted her little head and leaned on Esteban Zaragosas shoulder: With you, of course. With you, however you want to spend it. She had said she would spend every vacation with him in the future. Esteban Zaragosas thin lips curved as he handed her the peeled apple pieces. Do you want to spend time in the City of Ronda or the Holy City?. Dulcina Calvo was going to say she would spend it in La Ciudad Santa, since her parents wereing anyway, but then she thought if she went back to town for New Years Eve, it would be more festive and Esteban Zaragosa said he had never had a happy New Years Eve, and if he went back to the City of Ronda for New Years Eve, the streets would be full of children setting off fireworks. It would be very lively. Dulcina Calvos little face turned to look at him with sparkling eyes: I want to take you to the City of Ronda on New Years Eve to experience how I spent it when I grew up. Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly with a frown, knowing Dulcina Calvo was feeling sorry for him. Yes, were taking Mom and Dad to Ciudad de Ronda for New Years Eve. Dulcina Calvo added, Esteban Zaragosa, take me to meet your parents before you go back to Ciudad de Ronda for New Years. Esteban Zaragosa shook Dulcina Calvos small hand with a deep look, Good. Let the inws meet you, the ugly daughter-inw. Dulcina Calvo growled, Im not ugly, Im pretty. Esteban Zaragosa watched his little wifes plump back as he made his way to the kitchen, and thest of the gloom in his chest turned to full winter warmth. Its very, very good to have her, to have the children, to have the family. The days were easy and flew by, and in the blink of an eye, it was New Years Eve. Estre Berrocal had asked Dulcina Calvo to go shopping for New Years Eve, while Adam Rouco and Esteban Zaragosa, two men, thought it would save them a lot of time to go shopping online or send someone to shop for New Years Eve, especially since it was almost New Years Eve and the supermarkets and malls were full of people buying New Years Eve products. But women love to get together and go shopping. They said that they themselves had to go shopping for New Years Eve, and that only when they returned home with a full load would they feel like New Years Eve, so the two men, who did not like shopping, were dragged along, and Paulita, who also loved to get together, also went shopping for New Years Eve. Adam Rouco and Esteban Zaragosa were in charge of the shopping cart. Paulita started in the cart, but after a while she couldnt sit still and got out of it. Dulcina Calvo stroked Paulitas head and said, Paulita is a good sister, she buys her snack and buys powdered milk for her brother, she is very understanding. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Now that Im on winter vacation, I dont even worry much about Lucio if Paulita is there, and Paulita is doing a great job getting Lucio ahead. Speaking of which, Dulcina Calvo asks, Can Lucio walk yet? He can walk for a while, so Paulita is pretty rxed with her, the two kids y together without me bothering too much, and Lucio doesnt cling to me as much as he does to his sister. Dulcina Calvo envied, Paulita is such an intelligent and charming youngdy. Estre Berrocal looked at her crossly, looked at her belly and said, Why are you envious of me, you will be when you get it. Dulcina Calvo rubbed her belly, What if hes naughty?. You dont have to worry about that, you have your doctor Esteban to take care of you, and your mother will help you, like Adam and me. I dont have a mother-inw or a mother, so Lucio had to be taken care of by me and the nanny. Besides, your doctor Esteban is at home every day to take care of you, and my family is the one who works from 9 to 9, even from 9 to 9. So President Adam is still a workaholic? Estre Berrocal said sympathetically, He also has his mission and responsibilities, and he cannot pretend that everyone is like your family Dr. Esteban, who is tired of being with you every day. It is also true that in other families the wife watches the husband, in ours it ispletely the other way around, Esteban Zaragosa watches me every day, which makes me especially not very free and limits the time I can spend on the phone if I want to. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, You must be satisfied, you wont find a man as good as Dr. Esteban, La familia Herran, and if you dont want him, someone else will take him away from you. The two women walked ahead,ughing and chatting about family matters as they shopped. Two men followed them pushing the cart and Paulita walked between them, steadily grabbing the food. The two men behind them, exactly as bodyguards C Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow: Are you really Dulcina Calvos home cook?.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Esteban Zaragosa looked proud: What, you have an idea?. Adam Rouco frowned slightly and scoffed, If the Ming organization and the Z Nation knew that you have given up all your glory and power to retire and be a full-time home cook, I wonder if they would think you have a hole in your head. The hand that holds a gun is now a spat every day. You get up in the middle of the night to make powdered milk for your son, Dad, were half crawlers, so we dont have tough at 50 steps, do we? Adam Rouco rubbed his nose, Im d. Id love to. Chapter 649: It’s hard to imprison a person’s heart. The supermarket was crowded and Paulita was moving so much that she was hopping around in front with her fries in her arms and was soon bumping into people. Estre Berrocal ran over, grabbed Paulitas little hand and apologized, Im sorry, my little girl didnt hurt you, did she?. Estre Berrocal looked up to see a familiar face and was slightly surprised, Analena, Analena Lozada?. It had been a while since she had seen Analena Lozada, hadnt she said Analena Lozada had left La Ciudad Santa? How had she met her at the supermarket? Eleanora Lozada immediately covered her face with the scarf around her neck with an indifferent look, I am not Analena Lozada. With these words, Eleanora Lozada hurried away. Behind him, Adam Rouco followed, Whats going on? Estre Berrocal looked at Eleanora Lozada, who had melted into the crowd, lost in thought, and said, I think I have seen Analena Lozada. Shes in La Ciudad Santa. Are you sure you got a good look at him? Adam Rouco also looked in that direction, but the supermarket was so crowded that Eleanora Lozada had disappeared. Estre Berrocal was positive: Im sure, Im sure its her, but she just said it wasnt Analena Lozada. Its true that its not Analena Lozada, as I told you, its actually Analena Lozadas own sister, Eleanora Lozada. But why is she pretending she doesnt know me? Adam Rouco mused, She probably snuck into The Holy City, and Jonathan Tasis must not know. Estre Berrocal looked hesitantly at Adam Rouco, So, youre going to tell Jonathan Tasis about this? Eleanora Lozada disappeared for so long and suddenly came back, Im afraid shes up to something, better to let Jonathan Tasis step in and sort it out. Estre Berrocal nods her head. Film and Television Company Yahua Building, conference room. Jonathan Tasis was in a meeting withpany executives when he received a call from Adam Rouco. I met Analena Lozada at the Xintai Department Store supermarket with Estre. At the sound of Analena Lozadas name, Jonathan Tasis eyes shot up, When? Just now. If you send someone now, theres no chance youll still find someone. Jonathan Tasis immediately hung up the phone and dropped the line to the executives in the room, Thats it for todays meeting for now. With those words, the man stood up and immediately left the conference room in long strides. Jonathan Tasis indicated to Tulio Moralez, the special assistant following him, Tulio Moralez, send someone to Xintai Department Store immediately to find Analena. Yes. This time, Analena must not be allowed to run away again. She had been missing for more than half a year. Did she know how much he missed her? Eleanora Lozada had just left the Xintai Department Store building to buy some household items and was about to get into a cab when she was surrounded by several men in ck suits. What do you want? Miss Analena, we wont hurt you, we were sent by President Jonathan. Jonathan Tasis how did he know so quickly that he was back in The Holy City? A sh of shock crossed Eleanora Lozadas eyes and, just as she was trying to escape, a ck Bentley came into view. The license te number was familiar. As soon as the ck Bentley came to a stop, Jonathan Tasis got out of the car in long strides toward her. Annalena! Eleanora Lozada turned around and tried to run, but was caught in a tight embrace from behind by Jonathan Tasis. Analena, are you so cruel that you dont even want to see me? I am not Analena Lozada! I am less than your Analena! Jonathan Tasis, let go of me! Eleanora Lozada struggled, but her strength was no match for a mans, and she could not escape until Jonathan Tasis released her. In between struggles, the grocery bag in Eleanora Lozadas hand falls to the ground and the woman ducks her head, biting the back of Jonathan Tasis hand hard and fast! Jonathan Tasis, not expecting her to go so stiff, let go of her slightly in pain, and Eleanora Lozada took the opportunity to push him off and flee into the street. The other bodyguards were about to leave when Jonathan Tasis said coldly, My own woman, Ill go after her myself. Jonathan Tasis reached for Eleanora Lozada before grabbing her arm, pulling her into his arms and lowering his head to kiss her on the lips. Eleanora Lozada was locked in his long, strong arms, her hands pushing him hard, hitting him, even biting his lip, a taste of blood rising in the others mouth, but Jonathan Tasis wouldnt let go. Jonathan Tasis! Let go of me! Im not Analena Lozada! You are. Analena, whats the point of telling those lies, why did you leave me? Why did you avoid me? Did Father seek you out? He threatened you, didnt he? No! Your father didnte to me! Jonathan Tasis stared at her with reddened eyes, Then tell me, why did you leave me? You had Adan Rouco in mind, but Adan Rouco is married to Estre Berrocal, you said you didnt like Adan Rouco, Analena Lozada. why, tell me? Eleanora Lozada reached out and pulled his arm away, smiling bitterly, her watery eyes boring into his pained gaze as she said, word for word, It has nothing to do with Adam Rouco, nothing to do with anyone. If you want to know why so much, I will tell you that I am not Analena Lozada, that Analena Lozada died a long time ago. Jonathan Tasis got a lump in his throat and spoke anxiously, Analena, I know that so many years have passed between us, that you dont feelfortable, its okay, I can wait, wait for you to fall in love with me again, or if you didnt love me before, its okay, lets do it again, as long as you stay by my side, Ill do anything. Eleanora Lozada looked at him, her eyes slightly reddened, and in her eyes was a depth of feeling that she dared not reach, a depth of feeling that had been given to her, but had never been hers. Eleanora Lozada tugged gently at the corner of her lips and shook her head, Jonathan Tasis, you still dont understand my words. I am not Analena Lozada, not from beginning to end, I am Eleanora Lozada, Analena Lozada is my real sister, we have the same face. My sister is dead, the person you love, is my sister. Each word, like a sharp knife, stabbed Jonathan Tasis in the heart and dripped blood. The woman in front of me, saying she is not Analena Lozada? Jonathan Tasis sneered, You think Im going to believe you just because youre making this shit up? Analena, youreing back with me today and Im not going to let you leave again! Jonathan Tasis steals Eleanora Lozadas slender wrist and pulls her back. Eleanora Lozada hits him and screams, Jonathan Tasis! I said Im Eleanora Lozada! The one you love is Analena Lozada! Let go of me! Im noting back to you! But Jonathan Tasis didnt listen, his eyes cold and heatless, and he pushed Eleanora Lozada straight into the car. A ck Bentley, driving fast down the road. Eleanora Lozada tried to jump out of the car, but the door was locked and she couldnt open it. Once at the vi, Jonathan Tasis pulled Eleanora Lozada out of the car, hoisted her directly onto his shoulders and carried her inside the vi with amanding savagery. Eleanora Lozada kicked and punched him, but Jonathan Tasis, as if he didnt feel it, carried her up in his arms. Down in the salon, Exaltation saw that Monsieur had returned with a woman on his shoulders and thought he had suddenly brightened up and was no longer thinking of Miss Analena, but when they went upstairs, Exaltation realized that the woman on his shoulders was none other than Miss Analena, missing for half a year! Eleanora Lozada was thrown onto therge bed, looking at the men rushing at her, Eleanora Lozada backed straight back towards the bed, I told you she was Eleanora Lozada!N?velDrama.Org content. Jonathan Tasis ignored her, his eyes cold and determined, From this day forward, I will not let you set foot out of this room until you have thought this through. Chapter 650: Don’t Live Alone, I’ll Die With You Eleanora Lozada has been punished. Technically, he was imprisoned by Jonathan Tasis. Downstairs, preparing dinner. As Exaltation served the meal, he unconsciously nced at the closed door of the upstairs bedroom and cast a sidelong nce at the dark and sullen Jonathan Tasis. Sir, Miss Analena hasnt eaten all day, why dont I send her something to eat? The thought of her empty stomach caused a glint of pain to appear in Jonathan Tasis somber eyes, and though his voice was still cold, his face loosened a bit and he gave Exaltation permission to bring the food up with an indifferent hmm. Exaltation brings up the food and pushes the bedroom door to enter, only to see Eleanora Lozada sitting on the edge of the bed, looking silent. Miss Analena, you havent eaten all day, eat more or less. Exaltacion, where is Jonathan Tasis? I want to see him. Miss Analena, if you see him now, you will only get to argue with him, and besides, he will never let you go. You know Miss Pe, she oftenes to see him, but he only has you in his heart, and no matter how much other women approach him, he doesnt want them. Eleanora Lozada clenched her fingers and pinched her fingertips in her palm. She wasnt the one he called out to with his mouth and heart when he was drunk. Eleanora Lozada never imagined that one day she would be jealous of her dead royal sister. She despises herself for it and hates herself for it, saying she would help her sister avenge her death, but instead falls in love with the man she once loved. In her heart, a stabbing, sour, astringent pain. Miss Analena, why dont you understand our lords feelings? Why is Miss Analena so hard-hearted when the lord is so good to you that even I, an outsider, am moved by the sight of him? Iron heart She also wanted to be hard-hearted, she also wanted to make sure she never felt anything for Jonathan Tasis, but when the man was deeply in love with her, she gave up on revenge and chose to walk away. In the six months since she left him, she had clearly started a new life and thought she could forget himpletely, but instead she found that asional solitude in the dark of night could make the thoughts of her hearte to her like a torrent of unstoppable thoughts. Eleanora Lozada pursed her lips and said, Exaltation,e down, I want to be left alone. So this food Ill eat when Im hungry. Exaltacion, seeing that she could not be persuaded, shook her head and turned to leave the bedroom. Downstairs, Jonathan Tasis sits at the table and doesnt have much of an appetite either, flicking his fork a couple of times before putting it down with a grimace. Have you eaten yet? Exaltacion gulps, Miss Analena said she eats when shes hungry. That means no food. Heh, ying hunger strike with him, huh? Think hell let her go just because shes like this? Jonathan Tasis stood up, his handsome face cold and sullen, and went upstairs. Eleanora Lozada was sitting on the carpet next to the bed, interlocking her arms in contemtion of something, when the bedroom door suddenly burst open. A tall, erect male figure approached her aggressively, enveloping her. The man nced down at the food that had been left cold but still untouched, and his cold, angry eyes rested on her face again, How long do you want to mess with me? Eleanora Lozada looked at him, Jonathan Tasis, I am not messing with you, I am telling you the truth, I am not Analena Lozada, Analena Lozada is my sister, why dont you think. Thats enough! Jonathan Tasis raised his hand and knocked over the food sitting next to him, spilling the rice and soup on the carpet in a mess. Eleanora Lozadas watery eyes drooped and her long, curly, thick eyshes fluttered fiercely. It was the first time Jonathan Tasis had been angry with her. She had once thought the man was gentle and deadly, but now it seemed he merely tolerated her, and his temper, which wasnt really that good, was fierce and even a little frightening when he started. The mans eyes were red and he stared at her, You think Ill let you go just because you talk this nonsense? I advise you to die. Eleanora Lozada stood up and stood in front of him, swallowed saliva, raised her teary eyes and spoke with immense sincerity, I lied to you, I look like my sister, so much so that even my biological parents get confused from time to time, but I have a small red mole on my left breast, my sister does not, you have seen the small red mole on my breast havent you? You even asked me why I hadnt noticed it before because I wasnt even . Well Before Eleanora Lozada could finish her words, her next words were muffled by the mans lips and her whole body was held dominantly on the bed behind her by Jonathan Tasis. What are you doing Jonathan Tasis. Well get off me! Ripping The skirt is torn. The mans big hands imprisoned her, and wherever they went, all they pulled out was a ball of fire, hot and suffocating It was brutal, rough and strong, in this case, full-blown.N?velDrama.Org content. Eleanora Lozadas delicate fingertips dug hard into the bone and blood on her shoulder, tears, slipping silently from the corners of her eyes. Every part of her body ached, with sharp pains. Then Eleanora Lozada clung to the nket, her back to the man, her voice hoarse as a wounded beast, Youve done what you wanted, now can you let me go? Jonathan Tasis stared at the bruises and bruises that covered the womans slender, bare white back, which one moment had beenpletely his, but now seemed a million miles away. The point of her heart, as if pierced by innumerable fine needles, ached thickly. The man closed his eyes slightly and leaned over the bed, groping for a lighter and a cigarette from the bedside table. The lighter clicked open. The cigarette lit and the man took a deep drag. The bedroom was left open, the curtains tightly drawn and smoke soon billowed out of the room. Eleanora Lozada was choking and coughing, her face red. In another time, Jonathan Tasis had not done this to her, and when she was present, he would not take a puff, even if he was addicted to tobo, for fear of choking her. But she didnt speak; she kept it to herself. After smoking a cigarette, the man lifted the sheets, got out of bed and, without a word, simply carried his long legs to the bathroom. Eleanora Lozada heard the sound of water rattling in the bathroom before she bent down and picked up a clean, untouched shirt to put on. When Jonathan Tasis came out of the bathroom, he saw Eleanora Lozada sitting on the edge of the bed with her back to him. Eleanora Lozada heard his footsteps and pursed her lips, Why dont you believe me, you saw the little red mole on my left breast too, why dont you admit it? When I say you are Analena Lozada, you are. Eleanora Lozadaughed mockingly and turned to look at him, suddenly shouting, Jonathan Tasis,e to your senses! And Im just his sister Eleanora Lozada! I was never his Analena! Jonathan Tasis grabbed Eleanora Lozadas wrist and pinned her to the bed, the mans dark, hawk-like eyes stared at her, I wont let you go, if you insist on going on hunger strike, I wont stop you, your life depends on me, if you starve to death, dont worry, I wont live alone, Ill die with you. No one can separate us. Eleanora Lozada pupils deep in emotions, trembling, trembling Jonathan Tasis looked at her frightened face and reached up to touch her, hooking the messy hair behind her ear in a gentle gesture that was a far cry from the determined, paranoid words he had spoken. Chapter 651: At first glance, he could see that it wasn’t his Analena Lozada. Tonight, Jonathan Tasis worked in his study and did not return to the master bedroom all night. On the fax, a document arrives from Adam Rouco. With long, slender fingers, the man picked up the document with the information about Eleanora Lozada. Without looking any further, Jonathan Tasis lit the lighter and, with a snap, the mes reduced the paper to ashes and dropped it into the ashtray. This woman, who she really is, is no longer important to him, what matters is as long as she stays with him. He did not even dare to think that he would go crazy if this woman left him again and he could not find her at the end of the world. Consider it moral support not Analena Lozada, though. Loving someone again obviously seemed extravagant and improbable to him, and he couldnt let go of it and didnt dare break it. The next morning, Jonathan Tasis emerged from his study and unconsciously nced around the closed door of the master bedroom, contemting it for a few seconds before the man turned with a scowl and went downstairs. Exaltacion had just made breakfast and, seeing him with his suit jacket on his arm, she was about to leave and said, Eat breakfast before you go, sir, you didnt eat anythingst night and your stomach wont hold out. Miss Analena has been gone for half a year, and so has my husband, who has had a bad stomach for half a year, due to alcoholism and irregr meals. Before leaving, the man couldnt resist sweeping back up and indicated in a cold voice, Remember to get her up for breakfast at nine oclock. Call me if anything happens. She, naturally, meant Miss Analena. Exaltacion nodded, Yes, sir. As soon as Eleanora Lozada woke up, Exaltacion came in with breakfast, Miss Analena, wash up and have breakfast.N?velDrama.Org content. Eleanora Lozada did not refuse again and nodded, thinking that even if she went on hunger strike, Jonathan Tasis would not let her go, that it was a constant battle and that a hunger strike would obviously not solve the problem. After washing up, Eleanora Lozada sits in her room and eats her breakfast in chewed form. The breakfast was plentiful and to her liking, but she could not eat it. Exaltation stood up and said, Miss Analena, you better eat well, if you dont eat, your husband wont either, its not worth both of you spoiling your stomachs. Eleanora Lozadas heart shuddered, Didnt she eat?. Yes, if Miss Analena doesnt eat, how can the Lord have the heart to eat. Even if the Lord is angry with Miss Analena, He still loves Miss Analena in His heart, Miss Analena, think that for the Lords sake, you should eat well too. It has been hard for you, sir, being alone for so long that your temper has be violent. Eleanora Lozadas fingers gripped the spoon, slightly dazed, but she quickly hid the emotion in her teary eyes and bent her head to slowly drink her porridge. Exaltacion added, Miss Analena, you have just returned and your rtionship with Monsieur has yet to be perfected, but then, when you are pregnant and have a child with Monsieur, this will all be different. As soon as Miss Analena is pregnant, I am sure Monsieur and Miss Analena will soon be together again. Pregnancy Eleanora Lozadas eyshes fluttered as she remembered that the night before Jonathan Tasis had done everything intimate with her, inside and out, without taking safety precautions. With him and me, theres no way were going to have kids. Exaltation was a bit taken aback and asked, wide-eyed and distrustful, Why? Miss Analena, the lord loves you very much, he must want you to give him children, this mansion, it is too empty and cold, if you have children, it will be much livelier in the future. Exaltacion, does the contraceptive pill exist? Eleanora Lozada, knowing that Exaltation would not give it to her so easily, said, Exaltation, I will have no future with Jonathan Tasis at all, and if I have a child with him, I will go and get rid of him when the timees, and it will be better not to have him in the first ce than to go through all this trouble. The more Exaltation understood Eleanora Lozada, the more other women tried to get pregnant with her husbands child, but Miss Analena, with her words, said that it was okay for her not to take the pill now, but that she would abort the child if she had it. But Exaltacion also did not immediately give Eleanora Lozada the birth control pill, something so important that she was not in a position to make a decision. Exaltacion went downstairs and called Jonathan Tasis. Sir, Miss Analena asked me for contraceptive pills. What should I do about it? Jonathan Tasis dark eyes sank and his cold voice came through the phone, She just asked you for birth control pills? Nothing else? He said, he said she also said that even if she didnt take the medication now, she would abort the babyter if she had one, and that she wouldnt give a baby to her husband. Crash! The phone was hung up. Jonathan Tasis mmed the phone in his hand directly into the floor-to-ceiling window, shattering the ss and shattering the phones screen. Refusing to take his child, what if he had wanted her to be pregnant! If she was pregnant, maybe, things would really change between them, and then maybe she wouldnt think about leaving him. Jonathan Tasis eyes deepened for a moment; a child might be the best way to tie her down. When had he, Jonathan Tasis, ever used such a despicable tactic as impregnating a woman to keep a woman whose heart wasnt even in his? But people, theyre cheap. The more she didnt want her, the more he wanted her. He seeks her with all his might, and kindness does not rest. Late at night, blues bar. Jonathan Tasis was drunk and surrounded by several beautiful, sexy looking women. Mr. Jonathan, spend the evening with us, the sisters will serve you to your hearts content. Jonathan Tasis shoved the women, Get out! Instead of retreating, the women clung even tighter to Jonathan Tasis, who copied an empty bottle from the table and mmed it to the floor with such force that it shattered, eliciting a wave of terrified screams from the women in the booth. Ah C Mr. Jonathan, why so angry, the sisters are just going. The women, one by one, struggled out of the cabin, which waspletely silent. Jonathan Tasis sits limply on the leather couch, reclines on his back, raises his hand and rests his arm on his forehead, closes his eyes slightly and lets out a deep winey sigh. Tired. Tired in body, tired in mind, tired beyond belief. In his mindes the clear face of Analena Lozada, as delicate and pretty as ever. Jonathan Tasis pulls his wallet out of his suit jacket and looks at the photo it contains, showing a girl in the prime of life, smiling. With his fingers, gently tracing the forehead of the girl in the photo, the man lightly teased, Analena, is this a betrayal on my part? I love you, but I cant seem to love you anymore. Its not fair to him, and its not fair to Eleanora Lozada. Eleanora Lozada, that fool, did she really think he didnt know about her impostor identity? She just doesnt want to reveal it. Eleanora Lozada and Analena Lozada are worlds apart, except for the resemnce of their faces. Eleanora Lozada underestimated him, he knew from the first moment he saw her that she wasnt his Analena Lozada. Jonathan Tasis downed the rest of the wine in the bottle, drinking it in one gulp, his throat stinging and his eyes slightly bloodshot. Chapter 652: Who says a good girl can’t like a bad man? When Pe Prats walked in the door, she saw Jonathan Tasis slumped on the couch, drunk as a skunk. She pounced on Jonathan Tasis, grabbed him by the throat and cursed, Jonathan Tasis, look at you! Do you have to keep cutting yourself for a woman, when Analena Lozada has been gone half a year and you still cant get over it? Jonathan Tasis pped her away, but Pe Prats didnt stop, charging Jonathan Tasis and saying in a forceful tone, Ill take you home!This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. Jonathan Tasis reached out and pushed her away, Im not drunk, I dont need a ride. How are you going to drive home like that, do you want to get into a car ident and have people worry when youre that drunk? Jonathan Tasis is silent, his step faltering as he leaves the booth, hes not drunk, hes sober. He clearly recognizes that the woman who hase to the bar to see him right now is Pe Prats, that she has not returned home at this hour and that he has not had a single missed call on his cell phone. Eleanora Lozada is not interested at all. Pe Prats has been nagging him for half a year, and he wants to try to get over the woman who doesnt love him at all and try a new rtionship with Pe Prats that can blossom, but he finds that he cant harbor anyone else in his heart. His heart was full of Analena Lozada, but vaguely, it didnt seem to be full of Analena Lozada. Itsplicated, he cant tell the difference. Jonathan Tasis opened the door and got into the car, Pe Prats sat in the drivers seat and started the car. Jonathan Tasis sat in the back seat and did not stop. As Pe Prats drove, she saw in the rearview mirror that the man raised a hand wearily and pinched his forehead. She frowned and couldnt help but scoff, Why didnt I see you before as a lover?. Since Miss Analenas departure, Jonathan has spent his days in the world of sex and drinking, and got drunk every day, apparently out of a love affair. As Jonathan Tasis said nothing, Pe Prats muttered, Whats so good about Miss Analena, shes so attractive, I dont see how shes attractive, and frankly, to be fair, Im no worse than her, whats attractive about her? Jonathan Tasis, in the back seat, hummed quietly, half-serious and generally self-critical, If I had known, maybe I could have loved someone else. Pe Prats nodded approvingly, And so it is. Like you, for example, so bad before and you set up my brother-inw and Estre, and now Im after you, its a sinful business. Pe Prats, Jonathan Tasis called after her, suddenly serious. What for? Dont ever follow me again and dont ever waste your time with me again, youre a good girl. Pe Prats was undeniable, brushing her lips, Whats wrong with being a good girl, a good girl cant like a bad boy? Sitting in the back seat, Jonathan Tasis, eyes fixed on the rearview mirror in front of him, met Pe Prats eyes and told her, word for word, A good girl shouldnt chase a man like me who has someone in his heart. It hurts you. Its none of your business whether I get hurt or not, thats my business. Anyway, now that Analena Lozada hasnte back yet, that means I still have a chance, and theres no man I want to chase that I cant chase right now, other than you. Jonathan Tasis, the more you reject me, the more I cant let you go. The man in the back seat, let out a long sigh, not sure if from exhaustion or helplessness, What if I told you that Analena Lozada is back? No sooner had he uttered these words than the ck Bentley had driven past two rows of French trees and had reached the entrance to the vi. Pe Prats hand on the steering wheel, slightly dazed, mmed on the brakes, What did you say? Analena Lozada is back. ?Y? Jonathan Tasis pursed his thin lips and said with a sullen look, So dont waste any more time on me. Pe Pratsughed and said, Youre married? Youre a couple now? As long as youre not married, I have a chance, dont I? Everyone has the right to look for love, why do I have to quit when Analena Lozadaes back? Jonathan Tasis, Im telling you Im not quitting unless you and Analena Lozada get married. Jonathan Tasis sat in the back seat, half-lit, half-dark, his eyes deepened for a moment, If you want it so bad, why dont you y along? So, by agreeing to let me send you back, youve actually been nning to use me for a long time? I told you to stop following me, youre the one who didnt listen. Pe Prats: So she deserved to be used. Pe Prats entered the vi with Jonathan Tasis on her arm and the first thing she saw was Eleanora Lozada sitting on the sofa in the upstairs living room. Eleanora Lozada, slightly stunned by the sight, turned silently and went upstairs immediately. Jonathan Tasis, however, suddenly straightened up and stared at the womans back before suddenly speaking up and calling out to her, What are you doing downstairs? Exaltation, on the one hand, thinking Monsieur was ming her for letting Miss Analena out in private, became angry and quickly said, Monsieur, Miss Analena said she was a little bored of being up there all the time, so I let her out to get her moving. Eleanora Lozada, fearing Jonathan Tasis wrath on Exaltacion, turned and said, I begged Exaltacion to let me out. Jonathan Tasis looked at her with deep, staring eyes, What are you doing down here?. She was sitting on the couch in the living room, still by the floor-to-ceiling window, where she could see the movement in the courtyard more quickly, waiting for him. The tip of her heart fluttered slightly at the thought. Eleanora Lozadas gaze swept discreetly to Jonathan Tasis side, Pe Prats, who was also looking at her through the emptiness of the air, and reached up to take Jonathan Tasis arm, to which Jonathan Tasis was only slightly puzzled and did not refuse. Eleanora Lozadas eyes slightly averted, hiding all the emotions beneath them. Im going downstairs to get some air, it has nothing to do with Exaltacion, Ill be up in a moment. Jonathan Tasis did not stop her again, and the moment Eleanora Lozada hurried up the stairs, after entering the bedroom, and turned to close the door, she saw the faces of Jonathan Tasis and Pe Prats, close together, in the living room below. Eleanora Lozada hurriedly closed the door, without disturbing the men and women downstairs again. Eleanora Lozada went upstairs and Jonathan Tasis pulled Pe Prats arm out, Itste, you can take my car home. Pe Prats growled softly, Stop in the middle of the y? What, are you getting distressed so fast?. Pe Prats,e back. Pe Prats suddenly pulls a lipstick, a positive red, out of her purse and, after carefully tracing it over her full lips, suddenly approaches Jonathan Tasis, pulls the man by the cor of his white shirt and nts a soft kiss on him. Jonathan Tasis frowns and looks down to see a bright lipstick mark prominent on the cor of his white shirt. Im leaving. Pe Prats closes her lipstick, picks up her purse and turns to leave the vi. Jonathan Tasis looks at the lipstick mark for a long moment and lets out a low, mockingugh. He came to approve of Pe Prats attempt to irritate Eleanora Lozada with such a poorly thought-out tactic. Upstairs, Eleanora Lozada emerged from the bathroom after her shower and saw Jonathan Tasis already sitting on the edge of the bed. Eleanora Lozada grabbed the dry towel she used to wipe her hair, with some surprise in her eyes, why wasnt he there with Pe Prats? Jonathan Tasis dark eyes stared at her, What, you dont want to see me that badly?. Eleanora Lozadas eyesnded on the red carmine on the cor of the mans white shirt, and her hand, which held the towel, tightened a little more, and a slight tingle went out of her heart. You should go keep Miss Pearlpany. Chapter 653: Goodbye, never again. Eleanora Lozada turned her back, absently brushing her long, wet hair, when her wrists were firmly grasped by Jonathan Tasis and the man pulled her all the way around, forcing her to look directly at him. Are you jealous of Pe Prats? I wasnt, I told you, Im not Analena Lozada. Jonathan Tasis just ignored herment, his dark eyes stared at her, drunk but with a glint of rity crossing them, Tell me, why did youe back again? Why did youe back to The Holy City if you didnt want to see me again, didnt want toe back to me? If she did not return to The Holy City, there was no guarantee that her contacts, however extensive, would be able to find her. Everyones existence is small to this big world, let alone that of someone who intentionally avoids you. Eleanora Lozada swallowed, lowered her watery eyes and spoke softly, I have not returned to La Ciudad Santa to see you. The Holy City is not your home, and since you havent returned to The Holy City to see me, who have you returned to The Holy City to see? Eleanora Lozada could not give an adequate reason. La Ciudad Santa has no one nearby and would not have returned if she really did not want to see Jonathan Tasis. Eleanora Lozada closed her eyes, pulled Jonathan Tasis arm away and said, Jonathan Tasis, let go of me, we really dont fit together, you and Miss Pearl are perfect for each other and she suits you, I see you have feelings for each other too, why do you keep clinging to me? Jonathan Tasis scoffed, How can you say there are feelings between me and Pe Prats?. Eleanora Lozada is silent and does not speak. The cold light in Jonathan Tasiss eyes was sharp, as if he was trying to see through her. Because Pe Prats took me home, because I agreed to let Pe Prats hold my arm, or because Pe Prats left a lip print on my shirt cor, you think I have feelings for her and even that I slept with her, dont you? Eleanora Lozada took a deep breath, her heart trembled slightly, None of this has anything to do with me, those are your freedoms.N?velDrama.Org content. Freedom? She had locked him in a cage and now he was telling her he was free? So you dont care that Im with another woman? Eleanora Lozada, not daring to look at him, turned slightly to the side and looked out the window at the deep, cold night for a long moment before saying, Yes, I dont mind. Because we broke up a long time ago. I never agreed, when did you break up with me? Eleanora Lozada just felt a shiver run through her body, the heat in this room was clearly on, but she still felt cold through her, Its enough for a person to decide to break up, and besides, it never started between us. She was only acting with him under her sisters name and identity, like a beautiful, fragile dream that would eventually shatter no matter how much care she took. Jonathan Tasis tugged irritably at his tie, which hung loosely around his neck, his shirt was unbuttoned three times, and he looked extremely sluggish from his inebriated state, but his red, bloodshot eyes were full of resentment and anger. The man pressed Eleanora Lozada violently against thending and lowered his head to kiss her forcefully, his breathmanding and urgent. Eleanora Lozadas shoulder and back crashed against the hard floor-to-ceiling window, frowning in pain, her lips, coated with his scent, and she tried to pull away, but he used all his brute strength. Jonathan Tasis you are strong. hmmm This is a rtionship that will never end until I agree to break it off! Eleanora Lozada was so hurt with him that tears were spilling from the corners of her eyes, clenching both fists and hitting his pressed shoulders, But I am not Analena Lozada the one you love is not me either.. . you let me go please Jonathan Tasis. I am not your Analena Lozada. If this kept up, she might be shameless and stay with him under the guise of her sister. But how could she stay with him without pretending to take revenge, she couldnt. Analena, I have nothing to do with Pe Prats, do what you want with me, dont leave me again okay? Between breaths, the womans watery eyes looked straight into his handsome face in ecstasy and asked, in one word, Jonathan Tasis, do you love me? The mans dark eyes, slowly widening, rested fascinated on a face almost identical to Analena Lozadas, and somehow he could not say the word love. Eleanora Lozada looked at him and opened her thin lips, but no words came out, and with tears streaming down her face, she pulled at the corners of her lips and said, See, you lie to yourself saying you love me, but you cant say the word love to me. Because you know Im not your Analena, Jonathan Tasis, let me go, its not me you love at all, youre just looking for my sister in me. Eleanora Lozada pushed his arm away and closed her eyes slightly, tears slipped from her eyes as she looked at the dazed body of Jonathan Tasis and added: I lied to you at first, I always thought you had indirectly killed my sister, thats why I hated you, I approached you under the guise of my sister and you did obey me. It was me who nned the ident with Adam Rouco, and you knew everything afterwards, didnt you? But I know you remembered your sister and didnt tell on me. Jonathan Tasis clenched his fist, his voice hoarse and disheveled, If youvee to take revenge on me, why didnt you do it on me? She had plenty of chances, he never raised his guard against her, he should have been able to feel it. Eleanora Lozada choked back a sob, but said with a faint smile on her face, Because I couldnt stand it, you were too good to me, too good for me to do anything about it. So good that she fell in love with him. But he has been her sisters man from the beginning, and this man also loves her sister deeply. In this rtionship, shes always been the third party, and she doesnt deserve him. So why go back to La Ciudad Santa again? I want to hear the truth. Eleanora Lozada pouted and made no secret of it, Because you said you wanted to spend New Years with me and I always remembered that. Even though I know you didnt want to spend New Years with me, you wanted to spend it with your sister, but I couldnt help it and I dont know how I came back. Maybe it was because she wanted to see him so badly, and for most of the year she tried to forget him, but she wanted it more and more, to be near him, even if it meant going back to The Holy City to sneak a peek at him from afar. But she really had no intention of going back and disturbing his life now. Jonathan Tasis gritted his teeth: Would you havee to me if Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal hadnt met you by chance? No, I wouldnt have the courage. She just wanted to sneak a look at him and leave, but to her surprise, she ran into Mr. and Mrs. Adam Rouco at the supermarket and thats how she found out he was back. The little The word Analena did note out, and seeing her tear-stained face, Jonathan Tasis could not cry out. Eleanora Lozada tried to smile and held out her hand, Jonathan Tasis, lets meet again, Im Eleanora Lozada, Analena Lozadas sister Eleanora Lozada. so, Im not your Analena Lozada. I never have been. Jonathan Tasis stared at her face for five seconds, not reacting, but with waves of shock crashing under his eyes. Jonathan Tasis lifted his legs and ran out of the master bedroom in one stride, falling. Eleanora Lozada looked at the outstretched hand, smiled softly and murmured softly into the air, Now that we are reunited, lets go back to the beginning. CJonathan Tasis, farewell and never to see you again. Chapter 654: Eleanora Lozada, let’s get married. The vis of Repulse Bay, Adan Rouco was about to fall asleep with Estre Berrocal in his arms when his cell phone rang. Estre Berrocal frowned, Its almost twelve oclock, whos calling you?. Adam Rouco reached up to retrieve the cell phone that was on the bedside table, caller ID, Jonathan Tasis. Blues bar. Jonathan Tasis was already half-drunk when Adam Rouco arrived at the private room. As soon as he saw Adam Rouco enter, Jonathan Tasis stood up and grabbed Adam Rouco by the cor of his shirt, staring at him with red eyes, Tell me, why isnt it Analena Lozada? Adam Rouco stared at him with a calm and sensible look and spoke, It was never Analena Lozada, it was Eleanora Lozada, it was someone else. Jonathan Tasis dropped onto the couch and clutched his head in his hands in pain, his voice hoarse and somber, So I should let her go? If you love her, take a chance, Analena Lozada has been gone for many years and would want you to be happy, if youre missing out on this rtionship because of the burden and guilt, I dont think its worth it. Love? Jonathan Tasis took a deep breath, even he wasnt sure who he loved today. Its Analena Lozada, I think, and I dont think it is. Was it Eleanora Lozada? But when he looks at her, he always unconsciously carries the shadow of looking at Analena Lozada. This is not normal. Adam Rouco sat next to her and pursed his lips, After all these years of Analena Lozadas absence, did it ever ur to you that maybe you had stopped loving her and were just an obsession for her? Jonathan Tasis closed his eyes deeply and let out a slight sigh, I dont know. His feelings for Analena Lozada wereplicated, like a thorn from his youth stuck in his throat, he wanted to pull it out but it hurt so much he didnt dare, but now he was being told to swallow it and digest all that feeling, a thought he hadnt had before, the thought came for the first time today, could it be digested? He doesnt know, he really doesnt know. Adam Rouco reached out and patted Jonathan Tasis on the shoulder, People who think too much about the past get sick. I used to dwell on the guilt I felt towards Analena Lozada, so I tried tomit suicide at one point to give you and Analena Lozada this life back, then Estre came along and I never had those thoughts again, and I wish there was a girl in your life that would allow you to start a new life. Jonathan Tasis looked at him silently. Adam Rouco spoke earnestly, Make peace with the past. Let Analena Lozada go, and let yourself go. Under Jonathan Tasis eyes, a sea of depths. Throughout the night, Jonathan Tasis did not return and Eleanora Lozada sat on the edge of the bed in her room, looking out the window at the rare luminosity of the night, and sat there all night. The next morning, Eleanora Lozada washed up and tried to go downstairs to greet Exaltation before leaving, but as soon as she did, she ran into Jonathan Tasis returning with the smell of alcohol still on his breath. Through the void of air, all four eyes locked. Jonathan Tasis averted his gaze first, but headed straight for the table, holding two contracts that Eleanora Lozada assumed were hispanys papers and did not ask. Eleanora Lozada said, Im leaving hereter and we probably wont see each other again Before the words left her lips, Jonathan Tasis looked at her again, Come look at this document. What? Eleanora Lozada approached the table, only to see the two documents with the marriage agreement written inrge letters. Eleanora Lozadas eyes twitched, What do you mean, I already told you Analena Lozada is my sister, Im not I mean, we got married. Jonathan Tasis cut her off, staring at her, without any trace of joking, serious and grave. Eleanora Lozada was unable to respond for a moment, her head went nk. Marrying him was something Eleanora Lozada would never have thought of at one time. Jonathan Tasis swept his dark eyes over the two documents and said, These two documents, Ive signed them, you sign them, the agreement will go into effect and well find a time to get our license. I am not Analena Lozada. I know you are Eleanora Lozada, but I also know you love me, otherwise you wouldnt havee running back to La Ciudad Santa almost on New Years Eve, when you really wanted to sneak a peek at me and then leave quietly, right?.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Eleanora Lozadas heart wasid bare, but instead of being embarrassed, she graciously admitted, Yes, youre right about everything, I love you, but you dont love me, do you? Marriage is when two people who love each othere together willingly, you dont have me in mind and you shouldnt marry me. Jonathan Tasis was silent for a few seconds, he looked into her clear, watery eyes and said, Im not sure I love you, I need time to see my own heart, but until then, can you give me a chance, or rather, give yourself a chance? But Its a fact that Analena Lozada is dead, its a fact that Ive been lying to myself, its a fact that we had sex, Ill give you time to think about it and tell me the answer when youve thought about it. With those words, Jonathan Tasis tugged on his tie, dropped the two marriage agreements and headed up the stairs. As he reached the stairs, the mans stride stopped and he nced slightly sideways, unmoving, at Eleanora Lozada, who was standing by the table, stunned. Eleanora Lozada did not leave the vi for the moment. Exaltacion prepared lunch but Eleanora Lozada was the only one who ate it. Jonathan Tasis has not been down since he returned in the morning. Exaltacion looked up worriedly and said, Miss Analena, the gentleman has returned from a night of drinking and must have an empty stomach by now, could you bring up some food and persuade him to eat a little? I know what I say wont work, but Miss Analenas persuasion is sure to work. Eleanora Lozada shook her head softly, Exaltation had overvalued her ce in his heart, would she still care as much as she did now that she knew she wasnt Analena Lozada? Apparently not. But Eleanora Lozada, out of the goodness of her heart, nodded, brought a steaming te of rice and went upstairs. Eleanora Lozada knocked on the studio door before unscrewing the knob and entering. Jonathan Tasis has showered and is dressed in afortable mens house suit, his toughness seems much more restrained, but his eyes are still red and bloodshot from too much sleep, and he looks exhausted. Exaltacion was afraid you were starving and asked me to bring you up some food. Eleanora Lozada brought the food closer and ced it next to her desk. When Jonathan Tasis didnt move, Eleanora Lozada remembered again, Eat while its hot. With these words, Eleanora Lozada felt there was nothing to say to him if he was still here, and she turned to leave, only to have the man behind her gently grab her by the wrist. How are considerations going? Eleanora Lozada panicked, terrified that he would ask this question because she had no answer in mind either. I havent thought about it. Jonathan Tasis, uncharacteristically, did not press her and only slightly released her wrist. In the early afternoon, Eleanora Lozada was standing in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing outside contemtively, when she was hugged from behind by a man. Before Eleanora Lozada could refuse, Jonathan Tasis had spoken in a muted voice: Stay with me for a while. The next second, Eleanora Lozada had been carried by the man to therge bed, wrapped tightly against his arms. Jonathan Tasis looked sleepy and closed his eyes as soon as hey down on the bed. Eleanora Lozada looked at his handsome face and her heart beat like thunder, she had seen him many times, it wasnt the first time they had slept together, they had done it all before, but Eleanora Lozada was excessively nervous. Maybe because it was the first time she confessed who she was to confront him and sleep with him in an embrace, and before, it was all about being emboldened by my sisters identity. But the person he was holding now was really himself. Until the man falls asleep and lets out long, even breaths, Eleanora Lozada reaches up and carefully traces his clean forehead and the bridge of his nose. The man her sister fell in love with was very, very good, so much so that she selfishly wanted to take him for herself. She felt humbled and guilty, but what to do, she just fell in love with the man her sister had. Even though her sister had passed away, it was as if this man still carried her sistersbel. Eleanora Lozada is secretly in love with him as she gives herself away by being too tormented. The man frowned slightly as her fingers slipped to his thin lips, seeming to startle him, but he didnt turn awake, just unconsciously grabbed her hand and said in a slightlymanding voice in his sleep, Analena, stop. For a moment, the light in Eleanora Lozadas eyes went out, and all the warmth in her body seemed to vanish, making her feel chilled to the bone even under the warmth of the nket. From start to finish, she was a shadow of her sister. Jonathan Tasis did not care for her other than her face, which bore a striking resemnce to his sisters, and how he could hope for a future between them. The fact that they are married is settling and settling for something more than a joke. Eleanora Lozada gently withdrew the male arm around her and gingerly sat up, sitting on the edge of the bed for a long, long time. Finally, turn around and get out of bed. Outside, its dark. Eleanora Lozada changed and looked long and lovingly at Jonathan Tasis, before finally lowering her head to his thin lips and kissing him softly. Jonathan Tasis say goodbye to this. Chapter 655: New Year’s Eve – The Smorgasbord 1 Eleanora Lozada left the vi wrapped in a long, thick white down coat, the same one Jonathan Tasis had bought her the first time she came to him, thinking she would catch a cold if she was underdressed. There were light gusts of wind outside, but this down jacket was warm, really warm. Eleanora Lozada climbed into the cab and turned her head to look out over the vige into the snowy night, remembering the times she had spent with Jonathan Tasis, which turned out to be all sweet. He pampers her, spoils her as if he wanted to bring the world to her. The only person in this world who has been so good to her, other than her sister, is him. Where to, girl? Eleanora Lozada answered tersely, Go to the passenger station. Well, looking at the weather, the roads are expected to be full of snow in the morning, and the roads will be jammed. Eleanora Lozada curved her lip, she wouldnt be in town tomorrow anyway. Jonathan Tasis slept in until 6 a. m. He hadnt slept for days. He hadnt slept for days, and with the alcohol that hadnt worn off, he was a heavy sleeper. But as soon as he woke up, he found his arms empty and once he went downstairs, he only saw Exaltation in the kitchen preparing breakfast. Sir, youre awake, Ive made breakfast, why dont you tell Miss Analena to get up and have some? Jonathan Tasis eyes roamed the table and saw that the two marriage agreements were still there, and next to them, a letter. The man walks over to the letter and opens it to reveal a farewell letter from Eleanora Lozada. Jonathan Tasis, I have thought about it and I think it is better that we dont get married, it would not be fair neither for you, nor for me, nor for my sister. We met because of my sister and now we are separated because of my sister, so we have a beginning and an end. I had the luxury of being with you, as Eleanora Lozada. But I found I just couldnt do it. Im so selfish and cautious that I cant marry a man who has another woman in his heart. Not even if that person is my sister. There is a saying that is true that you can share anything between close sisters, but not men. You were once my sisters man, then in this life, you are. Jonathan Tasis, donte to me, separate, its better for both of us. -Eleanora Lozada. Jonathan Tasis took the letter and sat at the table, lost in thought, staring at the two marriage agreements she had not signed, inexplicably frustrated, as if something was missing in his heart. Exaltation froze and hesitantly asked, Sir, shall I ask Miss Analena toe down for dinner? Jonathan Tasis stares No need, shes gone. Mountain City, Alquezar. This is a mountainous area and Eleanora Lozada is getting used to the pace of life here after a week in the area. The Mountain City is very underdeveloped, not even 4Gwork is avable yet, the cell phone signal is at best 3G and many times it shows 2G, the less developed thework is, the further you are from the outside world. Eleanora Lozada came for a mission trip and after spending time with the children, even her heart began to calm down. Eleanora Lozada has fallen in love with this little Mountain City, where all the hustle and bustle is cut off and one cant help but slow down and take in the people and things around them. When it got dark, she missed some people in her heart, but that estrangement, from the initial impulse, was subsiding, and she even began to think that, given enough time, she could surely forget some people. In the blink of an eye, it was New Years Eve. The Adam Rouco family gathered at La familia Rouco to spend the New Year together. Lucio was two years old, stumbling and walking and calling his father, mother and sister. Paulita follows Adam Rouco as he puts up the New Years photos, while Roberto Rouco writes the couplets and entertains his little grandson. Lucio, you can call your mom and dad and sister, howe you dont call your grandfather? Lucio bumped his little mouth and looked at Roberto Rouco, his little hand reaching for one of the candies on the table. Roberto Rouco deliberately took the candy from him and said, If you call Grandpa, Grandpa will give it to you. Lucio held his breath for half a day and called out vaguely, Grandpa, sugar.N?velDrama.Org owns this. When Estre Berrocal came out of the kitchen with the soup, she heard Lucio call Grandpa and smiled, Our Lucio is now calling Grandpa? Roberto Rouco was overjoyed and coaxed again, Come on, Lucio, go back to saying abuelo. Grandfather. Hey! The old man nodded with a smile on his face, handing Lucio the candy in his hand. Lucio was ate talker and was very eager to talk, Estre Berrocal had to teach him a lot, but in the end, probably because he was already older, he started to talk naturally, and of course he was the one who called his sister the most because he yed with her the most. A room with warm sunshine and a beautiful day for New Years Eve. When Adam Rouco and Paulita finished putting up the New Years photos, the old mans couplets were written and given to Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal to put on the door of the chalet. Adam Rouco leaves the house with a co and Estre Berrocal with a bowl of pasta. By the way, I heard that Dulcina and Esteban Zaragosa have returned to Ciudad de Ronda to spend New Years Eve and I was hoping to meet them tonight. It looks like well have to watch the g at home tonight. Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow and put his arm around her, Watch the rey of tomorrows g, Ill take you somewhere after New Years Eve dinner tonight. Estre Berrocal gave him a puzzled look and said amused, Youre not creating some kind of fireworks or some kind of surprise, are you? Am I that old-fashioned? Estre Berrocal: Couldnt be more cliche. Chapter 656: New Year’s Eve 2-Mr.and Mrs.Adam consummated. The Rouco family. Adam Rouco lit the fireworks in the courtyard and Paulita, with Lucio in her arms, stood some distance away with her little ears covered, happily watching the colorful fireworks exploding in the night sky. Estre Berrocal came out of the house, put her arms around the two little bundles of milk at her feet, smiled softly and asked Paulita, Paulita, have you made a New Years wish? Not yet, Ill allow it now! Paulita sped her two little milk-white hands together, closed her eyes and mumbled a few words with her little mouth, then opened her big dark tawny eyes, tilted her little head and smiled at Estre Berrocal, I will, I promise!. Estre Berrocal raised her hand and cupped the little ones cheeks, What have you wished for?. I promise that Grandpa, Papa, Estre, my brother and I, we will never be separated! Happily ever after. Estre Berrocal curved her lips and looked tenderly at her daughter, Definitely. At that moment, Adam Rouco finished lighting thest fireworks and turned to them. The fireworks behind the man, rushing through the air, illuminated the night and the handsome man taking a step toward her. Estre Berrocal stands with her two children in her arms, smiling slightly at Adam Rouco under the bright night sky. As Adam Rouco approached them, Estre Berrocal said, Come in, Papa is waiting for us, ready for New Years Eve dinner. Paulita also asked wistfully, Does Dad still have fireworks? I still want to see them. Yes, Grandpa knew you liked them and bought you fireworks sticks that you could grab and y with your hands. Really, can my brother y too? Adam Rouco rubbed his daughters little head, Your brother cant yet, not for another two years. Paulita smiled cheekily, Then Ill help my brother y along. Estre Berrocal didnt forget to say, You can y with Dantes brother, hell be backter for New Years Eve dinner. Adam Rouco looked at Estre Berrocal and asked quietly, Does it look like you fully ept your sister-inw now? Anyway, Olivia Montes is the daughter-inw of La familia Rouco until the end. Besides, even if I dont get along with her, Im not going to take it out on the kids, Dante is innocent, and Im certainly not going to stop Paulita from ying with Dante. Adam Rouco slipped his arm around her waist and teased, But then, after New Years Eve dinner, well leave. You wont have to spend much time with her either, thats all. Retreat? Back to the vis at Repulse Bay? Lets stay and watch the g with Dad, shall we? The man frowned a little, Hes not too old, why do you have such a bad memory, didnt I say I was taking you somewhere tonight? Whats the mystery, youre not taking me to shoot fireworks in the ice pit are you? Am I that boring? Adam Rouco thought about fireworks on the ice, raised an eyebrow and smiled yfully, half jokingly, half seriously, But you can go on the ice and shoot fireworks if you want, if youre not afraid well both run across the ice and get chased by the police when the timees. Estre Berrocals mouth twitched, Its not a good idea to go to the police station for fireworks on a New Years Eve. After the New Years Eve dinner, Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal spent some family time watching television. Shortly thereafter, around eight-thirty, Adam Rouco urged Estre Berrocal to put on theforter, and then the two of them slipped away, unnoticed, and slipped out the back door. As Spyker walked out of the vi area, Estre Berrocal looked at him in amusement, Hey Mr. Adam, where are you taking Mrs. Adam? Youll know when you get there. And sell it. The drive is not long and, after half an hour, the car stops in front of a strip of stores. Estre Berrocal was a little puzzled, as the stores were closed on the street at this time of year for the New Year, What did you bring me here for?. Adam Rouco had gotten out of the car, walked around the front, went to the passenger side, yanked open the door and pulled Estre Berrocal out. The man suddenly stood behind her and covered her eyes with hisrge hands. Estre Berrocal unconsciously reached for Adam Roucos hand, Hey, Adam Rouco, I cant see, what are you doing?. Dont worry, I wont let you fall, Ill put my arm around you. Estre Berrocal shouted, What an incredible surprise you are going to give me and you are going to cover my eyes?. Its not really a surprise, but I know youll like it. Hearing Adam Rouco say this, Estre Berrocals curiosity increases. What exactly has been prepared? Estre Berrocal murmured, but Adam Rouco did not answer her. She heard the drip of a lock being opened, was the door opening? Is it ready yet? Entering the chamber, Estre Berrocal felt a little warmth as, behind her, the man leaned in slightly and spoke softly into her ear, There. The man then released therge hand covering her eyes. Click. The darkness of the house, all of it, was illuminated. Before Estre Berrocal could react to what this meant, Adam Rouco had already spoken, Ive always wanted to give it to you, but I wanted to hide it from you, and decorating it cost me a bit of effort and time, so I left it for now. Do you like it? It is a spacious studio, not only on the first floor but also on the second floor. The decor and design is simple but sophisticated, from the furniture to the furnishings, you can tell a lot of money and care has gone into it. Estre Berrocal was thrilled that Adam Rouco had given her a house or a house of her size, but she was thrilled that he had not given her a mansion or a vi, but a studio that she wanted.N?velDrama.Org owns this. She was needy and happy. She turned her head to look at him, So for a while you worked a lot ofte nights and actually came here to keep an eye on the renovations? Hmm. Hows that? Estre Berrocals eyes lit up with stars and she smiled sweetly, I love it. It was not only a gift of a house from Adam Rouco, but also a token of Adam Roucos support for her career. As if. The man took her hand and put the key in it, Its yours now, and then, whether you want to open an independent branding studio or do something else, Ill support you mentally and materially. Estre Berrocal jumped up and threw her arms around Adam Roucos neck: Thank you husband!. More than thank you, Id like to hear. Estre Berrocal said deliberately, I thank you. Adam Rouco put his arm around the petite womans waist and frowned, his eyes full of satisfaction, With my skin? Estre Berrocal pulled his neck down, stood on tiptoe and kissed him on his thin lips, and between her affectionate words she murmured softly, Adam Rouco, I love you. The man pressed her against the wall and kissed her for several minutes before the two parted slightly. The mans dark eyes bore into the small woman in his arms, and his thin lips settled on her ear as he spoke in a muffled voice, Happy New Years Eve, Mrs. Adam. After the studio visit, Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal had a real race to the pit in his car. Estre Berrocal: We dont have fireworks, what are we doing here in the pit? Who says no. As soon as Adam Rouco opened the car, it was filled with all kinds of fireworks. The two men had just set off their fireworks on the ice when the police arrived. Hey, what are you two doing on the ice! Get your asses out here! The fireworks went off and Adan Rouco and Estre Berrocal smiled at each other holding hands as they ran through the cold wind on the ice. The policeman shouted, How dare you throw fireworks over the moat! Stop right there! Right! Stop! Estre Berrocal was being dragged away by Adam Rouco and asked, panting, Dont the police have a New Years vacation? I never thought Id run into a cop. Adam Rouco: Lets get rid of him. In the wind, Estre Berrocal looked at the man guiding her in front of her, and under her eyes, like a river of scattered, starburst-filled stars. Fingers intertwined, everything warm, her heart, beating so fast. Adam Rouco. Hmm? Marrying you is the best thing that ever happened to me. Chapter 657: New Year’s Eve 3 City of Ronda. After The Calvo family had their New Years Eve dinner, Dulcina Calvo grabbed Esteban Zaragosa and ran downstairs with the small fireworks. The town is full of acquaintances and there are a particrlyrge number of bear children. On New Years Eve, children of all sizes run out and wander through the streets, so the town is, by contrast, much livelier than the city. Esteban Zaragosa helped Dulcina Calvo light the fireworks wand, which Dulcina Calvo held in front of her eyes, and behind the bright yellow fireworks was her smiling face. In the distance, the sound of bear children throwing firecrackers, and the asional fireworks from various houses in the sky, filled the missing piece in Esteban Zaragosas heart. He knew the reason Dulcina had brought him back to Ciudad de Ronda for New Years Eve, it wasnt that Dulcina wanted toe back, Dulcina hadined about theck of heat in the house since she returned and when the air conditioning was turned off, she was immediately freezing and runny, but Esteban Zaragosa knew she wanted him to feel the smoky atmosphere of that family fun. Dulcina Calvo suddenly leaned close to his ear and stared at him with sparkling eyes: Esteban Zaragosa, Happy New Years Eve, every New Years Eve, every New Years Day, Ill spend it with you. Mrs. Dulcina, with pleasure. The bears had shifted position and were running toward them, aiming a rubbing cannon right at Dulcina Calvos feet. Dulcina Calvo was shocked when the rubbing cannon went off and Esteban Zaragosa covered his ears. The bearsughed and giggled to the side, showing their teeth. With a deliberately fierce little face, Dulcina Calvo rushed up and said, Bears, who gave you permission to throw rubbers at me? The bears ran awayughing. As Esteban Zaragosa followed her, he put his arm around her and suggested, Why dont we also buy some rubber bands and give them a scare? Dulcina Calvos eyes lit up, Good idea!. After a moment, Dulcina Calvo looked back at him with a suspicious smile, Esteban Zaragosa, you like to y pranks too!. A sly glint shone under the mans dark eyes, I dont like to tease, but I like to tease you. Dulcina Calvo smiles with two big curved crescent-shaped eyes. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo were about to go to the kiosk to buy some rubbers and see the bears again to get a little revenge, but Dulcina Calvos cell phone rang. After answering the phone, Dulcina Calvo asked, My friend from high school called and said he wants to meet tonight, at a restaurant in town, shall we go? Esteban Zaragosa immediately said, Go, why not, we are already free anyway. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously looked at her over six-month belly, which was already beginning to show, and she herself had put on weight, which, coupled with the fact that it was winter and she was overdressed, made her look like an awkward fatty. But do I have to go with my stomach like that? They cant see it if you dont say so, at best they think youve put on weight. The little girls little face immediately turned milky and fierce: Esteban Zaragosa!. Fat looks good too, and besides, youre taking your husband to a ss reunion, so dont worry, his attention will only be on me. Dulcina Calvo: This guy is so self-centered too! But it seems like he is. Esteban Zaragosa has always attracted attention because of his temperament, his height and his looks. With this in mind, Dulcina Calvos little vanity kicked in, as if it was nice to go brag about her husband! N?velDrama.Org content. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo did not go by car, as the town was not far and it was only an 800 or 900 meter walk to the hotel. Once in the private room, all movements of eating and drinking stopped and eyes fell on Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo who entered. Dulcina Calvo had put on a lot of weight due to her pregnancy and was very warm. As for Esteban Zaragosa, Dulcina Calvospanions didnt know him at all, and for a while they froze and didnt recognize him. That was until Dulcina Calvo took off her scarf and greeted everyone with a slightly awkward, Hello, good New Years Eve. Dulcina Calvo? Why, its Dulcina, quite a change! Come on,e and sit down. Is this? Dulcina Calvo smiled slightly and was about to introduce herself when Esteban Zaragosa had already taken his ce and introduced himself, Esteban Zaragosa, Dulcinas husband. Chapter 658: New Year’s Eve 4 There was a table full of people in the private room of the small restaurant, and Dulcina Calvo had a good memory, so the faces were still fresh in her mind. The male students had only changed because their beer bellies had started to grow, most of the female students had gotten prettier with makeup, and some were more or less the same as they remembered and hadnt changed much. After Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo sat down, Dulcina Calvo was surrounded by several coeds chatting about their lives. Dulcina, you work in a hospital, dont you? Dulcina Calvo smiles back, Yes, I used to be, but its not in the hospital anymore. The female students joke, Looks like the food at the hospital canteen is really nutritious, our Dulcina has grown up to be a bit chubby. Another student frowns andughs, Come on,e on, can we talk, what girl likes to be called fat? In three words, Dulcina Calvo blushed at thement, and Esteban Zaragosa, sitting next to her, suddenly came clean: Dulcina is not fat, shes pregnant. Some of the female students were stunned and then said with some surprise, Dulcina, congrattions, I always thought you werent open about rtionships, but I never thought you would get married so soon. But Dulcina, were not talking about you, youre pregnant and you havent invited us for a drink, so invite us when the baby is full term. Dulcina Calvo nodded, Yes, but at the time it was because there was no more contact information for you. Now add one, then. Before long, Dulcina Calvo was chatting with some of her colleagues. Dulcina, your husband is so handsome, what is he doing? Seeing Mr. Esteban, hes feeling very medical. Dulcina Calvo nced at Esteban Zaragosa not far away, a certainly clean and noble man, whose beautiful hands gave her the impression that he either yed the piano or was born to hold a scalpel. One of the students slipped her arm around Dulcinas shoulders and, with a silent nce at the students across the table, whispered in Dulcinas ear, Federico Lagos, who is not yet married, asked us about you the other day and, from the looks of it, he still likes you. Federico Lagos? The iron ma at Dulcina Calvos high school, the little follower. Federico Lagos was a transfer student in Dulcina Calvos ss when she was a junior. Dulcina Calvo was a child, and with her simple and kind heart, she often defended Federico Lagos, who eventually became a good friend of Dulcina Calvo. He and Dulcina Calvo became good friends. After high school exams, they went to different high schools and although they had contact with each other, their friendship was such that they had been separated for a long time and when they met again, their contact had changed. Bald. At that time they used QQ, but then Dulcina Calvos QQ was stolen, and when she changed her cell phone number, and then WeChat became popr, there was no more contact with Federico Lagos. Federico Lagos, a man who has disappeared from Dulcina Calvos life and from Dulcina Calvos sight. Even when she walked in just a moment ago, Dulcina Calvo did not notice Federico Lagos at first nce. Dulcina, I noticed Federico Lagos looking at you as soon as you entered earlier. Dulcina Calvo, a little embarrassed, took a sip of the juice in her hand and whispered, How can that be, Im married, and besides, he and I are just ssmates. You think you are just a ssmate, but Federico Lagos is not. I heard from the rumor that Federico Lagos flew from the United States toe back with you, and as soon as he came back, he asked us about you. But someone in the ss said you had married and that was the end of it. Not likely, youre the whitelighter in someones heart. Dulcina Calvo grows increasingly nervous.N?velDrama.Org content. She has never been missed, oh, except by Esteban Zaragosa. But Esteban Zaragosas thoughts and infatuation, as she knew them, came after she fell in love. Federico Lagos stood up suddenly, his ss raised toward Esteban Zaragosa. Mr. Esteban, Dulcina was my best friend in high school, but then we lost touch. But now that I know shes married and Ive seen the man she married, I hope you treat her well. Heres to that, Ill drink first. Dulcina Calvo unconsciously looked at Esteban Zaragosa to say something to him, but he had already gotten up with his ss and drank it too. When Dulcina Calvo looks up, she meets the deep gaze of Federico Lagos across the room. But Dulcina Calvo, reluctant to think, quickly averted her gaze. In Dulcina Calvos case, what Federico Lagos had just said was a blessing and nothing more. After the party, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo were leaving when Federico Lagos shooed them away. Dulcina, can I talk to you for a moment? Esteban Zaragosa was generous enough not to beat around the bush and said to Dulcina Calvo, Ill wait for you outside. When Esteban Zaragosa left, Federico Lagos looked at her and hesitated to speak. Dulcina Calvo swallowed saliva and smiled to ease the awkwardness: That who used to be short and skinny, now hes so tall and handsome, I heard from a ssmate that hes in the United States, is America so nourishing? And do you regret it? Huh? Dulcina Calvo was a little confused, but Federico Lagos was looking at her with unmistakable seriousness. The man got a lump in his throat and asked in a deep voice, Why didnt you return my messages after the entrance exam? Dulcina Calvo scratched her hair, I, I was my mom, she even confiscated my phone so I could concentrate on my high school exams, that old phone, and then I switched phones and phone cards when I went to college. Im sorry, what did you send me?. Federico Lagos eyes darkened and he finally said, Nothing, something inconsequential. Shortly after, Esteban Zaragosa returned from outside, Dulcina, mom called to tell us toe home. Dulcina Calvo said Oh and greeted Federico Lagos: My mother has asked me toe home, so Federico Lagos, shall we talk next time? Dulcina Calvo turns to Esteban Zaragosa. Behind him, Federico Lagos looks at the girls back, his hands clenched into fists in his pockets, gradually loosening. He no longer cared which message he had sent her in the first ce. Shes in a good ce, and between them, maybe its meant to be. On the way home, Esteban Zaragosa looked at her, Howe I didnt know about that Federico Lagos?. Dulcina Calvo sheds her mahalo: He was a former transfer student from our ss and was often bullied by the boys, so I helped him sometimes, so the rtionship was good back then. Feelings? Esteban Zaragosas eyes sank and he bit off those two words. Dulcina Calvo looked at the mans face and her little heart fluttered, h, h, h, h, h, say it wrong, its friendship, no, its not like theres only one kind of rtionship, love. And you really want to develop a love rtionship with him? Esteban Zaragosa moved closer to her. Dulcina Calvo shook her two little hands, No, nothing! I wasnt even emotionally open when I was a girl, I just thought of him as a good friend, I swear! Really, Dulcina, why do I see in your eyes, a weakness of heart? Dulcina Calvo: No, honestly! Chapter 659: New Year’s Eve 5 Dulcina Calvo took advantage of Esteban Zaragosas visit to the shower to rummage through the old cell phone she used in high school. After half-opening it, Dulcina Calvo rummaged through the drawer again and charged the charger. Dulcina Calvo peeked into the bathroom as she waited for the phone to turn on, but probably because it hadnt been used in too many years, it took a while to charge and she had trouble turning it on. As soon as she opened the phone, it buzzed twice and an unread message popped up. Dulcina Calvo a little open C Dulcina, we go to the same university. Dulcina Calvo clipped the card from her phone and said to Mother Dulcina, Mom, are there any old phone collectors, do you sell this one? Who takes these old phones these days, leave them there. Dulcina Calvo turned the phone back off and tossed it back into its original drawer, sealing it forever. When Esteban Zaragosa emerged from the shower, Dulcina Calvo was already wrapped in a nket and asleep. Esteban Zaragosa, freshly showered and covered in warmth, hugged her, Didnt you take a shower today?. Dulcina Calvo muttered, Its cold, Ill get dirty for a few more days. Esteban Zaragosa didnt force her to take a bath, the heating was inadequate and the hot water wasnt big enough, so it would be bad if she got cold and pregnant. Its okay, well wash it off when wee back in a few days. Dulcina Calvo turned her back to him and snuggled into his warm chest, her little face resting on his arm, closed her eyes and said, Esteban Zaragosa, it must have been Gods wish for us to meet. Why are you suddenly talking about this? Look, Ive met a lot of people and youre the only one who has be my husband, isnt it fate? Dulcina Calvo is not quite sure, if she heard from Federico Lagos, contacted him and even went to the same university as him, who is she with now? Esteban Zaragosa kissed her softly and spoke in a low voice, Surely we will meet and surely you will be mine. Dulcina Calvo turned her head to look at him, How can you be so sure, how do you know no one is after me? Who, Federico Lagos? Esteban Zaragosa put his arms around her and his dark eyes looked at her warmly, No more helping other men, except me. Dulcina Calvo didnt answer for a moment, What do you mean? Its easy to leave love everywhere like that; its enough to leave it to me. Dulcina Calvo: She saved him at the beginning and made this rtionship and marriage between them possible. Federico Lagos liked her, not that Esteban Zaragosa didnt see it, and it started because Dulcina Calvo helped him when people were vulnerable. Esteban Zaragosa has always known that he has no shortage of charms for the little thing in his arms. But the good thing is that Dulcina Calvo is, in some things, quite confused and doesnt like to think too much. If you follow him, then you follow him. Esteban Zaragosa, I am so d that it is you who lies with me now, that the father of my child is you. The man reached up and rubbed Dulcina Calvos little head. CIn fact, he was more grateful than Dulcina Calvo. Perhaps without Dulcina Calvo, he would have remained a bachelor for the rest of his life. Dulcina Calvo, thank you for loving me. The Holy City, Vis of Blue County. Jonathan Tasis returned home angry after a fight with Berto Tasis from the former home of The Tasis Family. Exaltation, the maid, has also returned home for New Years Eve and Eleanora Lozada has left, leaving him all alone in this grand vi. Jonathan Tasis sat down on the stairs, flipped through his phone and got on the blog. Not that he didnt send someone to ask about Eleanora Lozada after she left; he knew she had gone to the mountains and taught at an elementary school in Mountain City.N?velDrama.Org content. Eleanora Lozada has a blog ount, Mountain City, and although the signal is poor, Eleanora Lozada promptly posts three blog entries, all of them documenting her time in Mountain City and school life, and more, about the children. There are also many photos of her on the blog, and looking at the photos she is in very good shape, better than his. Jonathan Tasis holds up his phone and flips through Eleanora Lozadas blog. Eleanora Lozadas blog is the only way Jonathan Tasis finds out about her current life. Eleanora Lozada blogs on Wednesdays, Fridays and weekends, from 8pm to 10pm. Tonight is the weekend and its New Years Eve, so it will be a new year after 12pm, so Eleanora Lozada will definitely be bloggingter. Jonathan Tasis stopped by for a while and came across thetest blog post submitted by Eleanora Lozada -. February 18, New Years Eve, alone in the Mountain City, but I wasnt lonely at all and was content to have him with me. Apanied by a photograph of a womans slender hand holding a blossoming fireworks wand. Jonathan Tasis brow furrowed deeply as he looked at this blog, not wanting to miss a single word. Who is this he Eleanora Lozada is talking about, and who took this picture of her, was she in love? Jonathan Tasis thought he wouldnt care, but deep down it hurt. He turned off his phone, loaded up the ck coat hed taken off and headed upstairs. It was a night of lying in bed, sleepless. When C The old European clock on the first floor chimed as it struck 00:00. Jonathan Tasis reached unconsciously for his phone on the side and opened Eleanora Lozadas blog again. Right at 00:00 Eleanora Lozada posted another -. Happy New Year. She looked at the four words and unconsciously wanted toment, so she ghosted over, registered a soy bead andmented, You too, Happy New Year. Chapter 660: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Mr. J’s Quiet Concern That night, Jonathan Tasis sat at the top of the stairs until dawn, repeatedly scrolling through the blog, but Eleanora Lozada did not respond to the unknown beads message. The New Year arrived with the sound of firecrackers, but for Jonathan Tasis it was like any other New Year, with little to look forward to. The rtionship between The Tasis family and their son is on the rocks. When Analena Lozada was alive, Jonathan Tasis didnt feel so lonely, but now that Jonathan Tasis has lost the only person he cares about, hes even colder. For Jonathan Tasis, the hustle and bustle of Chinese New Year is even lonelier. Chinese New Year is over and spring has finally arrived in the Holy City. For the past two months, Jonathan Tasis has been quietly following Eleanora Lozadas blog as a stranger, his soy sauce ount, to leave messages for Eleanora Lozada, and eventually, Eleanora Lozada started to respond to this ount called Mr. Tasis. Some timeter, Eleanora Lozada found out that this Mr. J had friendzoned her on his blog, and Eleanora Lozada mistakenly agreed. Eleanora Lozada sensed something familiar about this Mr. J, but couldnt pinpoint what it was, so she clicked on the online chat bar and sent a message. Do you know me? But for a long time no response was received from this Mr. J. Jonathan Tasis left the conference room after the meeting, only to see a blog message from Eleanora Lozada that had been sent to him an hour earlier. Fearing Eleanora Lozadas suspicions and the risk of blowing his cover, Jonathan Tasis replied, I dont know you, I just liked the pictures you took and the location Mountain City. After Jonathan Tasis sent this message, he remained on the online chat screen and did not log off, but Eleanora Lozada probably logged off long ago and did not respond to him. Alquezar, Alquezar School. In March, in the Mountain City, everythinges back to life, although there is still a bit of spring chill in the morning and evening. Eleanora Lozada leaves the ssroom with her books in her arms after teaching herst ss. In the next ss, a student handed Eleanora Lozada a beautiful bouquet of wildflowers. Professor Eleanora, this is from Professor Tomas. Eleanora Lozada was a bit taken aback and after epting the bouquet, the student added, Professor Eleanora, Im sure Professor Tomas likes it! Eleanora Lozada, somewhat embarrassed, feigned a re at the student and said, Dont talk nonsense being a child, pack your backpack and go home for dinner. The boy finished his homework and ran back to ss jumping and skipping. Eleanora Lozada looked at the bouquet of flowers in her hands and, clutching her books, was about to return to the staff dormitory when she was called by a male voice behind her. Professor Eleanora. Tomas Salcedo walked up, smiled and asked, Professor Eleanora, you havent had dinner either, shall we eat together? Eleanora Lozada meekly refused, No, I would like to take my books to the dormitory and rest for a while, I am not hungry yet. By the way, thank you for the flowers, they are very nice. Tomas Salcedo, a teacher who arrived around the same time as Eleanora Lozada, is quiet, polite and gets along well with Eleanora Lozada. Eleanora Lozada could also tell that he was interested in her. Its not that she didnt want to ept a new rtionship, its just that she wasnt in a position to ept someone new right now. Tomas Salcedo scratched his head andughed, Its not a rose, its just a wildflower picked in the bush and I was afraid you would hate it. Well yes, wildflowers are flowers too, and they are no less wild than hillside roses. Tomas Salcedo follows Eleanora Lozada, heading to the faculty residence. Tomas Salcedo looked at Eleanora Lozadas kind, clear face and plucked up the courage to ask, Professor Eleanora, I dont suppose you have a boyfriend yet. Eleanora Lozada shook her head and said with sincerity, No, Im alone now. So can you be my girlfriend? Eleanora Lozada paused and turned to look seriously at Tomas Salcedo, Professor Tomas, I am single now yes, but I am pregnant. Tomas Salcedo blurted out, You, what did you say?. Eleanora Lozada reached out unconsciously and touched her not yet swollen belly, dropping her watery eyes with a hint of tenderness in them, and said, I broke up with the father of my child, but after doing so, I found out I was pregnant. A silence ensued. Eleanora Lozada stretched her lips into a smile, Did she seem especially opinionated to you? And you think Im not exactly what you thought I was? Tomas Salcedo, surprised by the news, raised his hand and scratched his hair, saying in a slightly slurred voice, I just didnt expect I would think so badly of you. I thought it was unexpected. Im probably not the same as the girl you think is a good family man, Ive had less than ster rtionships and now I have a little life in my belly, so were not quite right for each other, Im not good enough for you, you dont have to feel guilty. Professor Eleanora, I I didnt mean that, I like you very much. By the way, does the babys father know about your pregnancy? Eleanora Lozada smiled weakly and shook her head, He doesnt know. So youre not going to tell him? Im done with him, the baby is mine, it has nothing to do with him, he doesnt have to know. Under Tomas Salcedos eyes flickered a certain startle, which Eleanora Lozada noted matter-of-factly, Did I startle you? I didnt expect you to look like a weak woman with so much courage and determination, its hard being a single mother. I know. Tomas Salcedo was silent for a moment and then asked, Why did youe to teach if you were pregnant? Eleanora Lozada looked at her lower back and said, I didnt know it existed until I got here. Upon returning to the hostel, Eleanora Lozada had to connect to the wirelesswork for half a day. Thework here is very slow and goes down often, its not very stable, so Eleanora Lozada doesnt connect much, she just reads blogs and stuff every night and connects for a very short time.N?velDrama.Org content. She opened herptop and had just logged into her blog when she got a message from that Mr. J. Mr. J said he just liked the pictures she took and thats why he was following her. Out of politeness, Eleanora Lozada responded with two words, Thank you. Eleanora Lozada did not wait for a response, thinking the conversation was over, and was about to leave the online chat box when she returned in almost seconds. Mr. J: Looking at the location of your picture, Im guessing its a mountainous area, your school and your children, Im guessing they need financial help as well. Eleanora Lozada was stunned, was this Mr. J trying to be charitable? Yes, our side of the country is Mountain City,munications and transportation are not very well developed and the childrens families are not very well off, and because it is Mountain City, the school district often has to be rebuilt when there is the asional natural disaster, such as andslide. Eleanora Lozada said this casually, and Mr. J behind theputer screen had already responded with a quick I can help you. Eleanora Lozada thought the other person was joking, after all, doing charity is not so casual, and said no more than two words, Thank you. Mr. J replied again, Its not very convenient to talk here, add my personal contact details and well talk about it. Eleanora Lozada: This Mr. J didnt even know her school, he just saw some pictures she took, and even though they showed the scenery of Mountain City and pictures of the kids on a spring trip, they just chatted online, and based on that, this Mr. J wanted to donate money to them. Eleanora Lozada doesnt understand if this Mr. J is very caring or if he is just very rich. When other people run charities, they usually do it through government channels because, if they do, not only will they not be cheated, but they also satisfy the donors sense of aplishment. This Mr. J, with his private donation, is not the high-profile style of charity, he is a little too discreet. Mr. J quickly sent his personal contact details, which was a micro signal. Eleanora Lozada was genuinely trying to get some funding for the school and the children, after all it is a godsend, and out of the most instinctive human curiosity to know if this Mr. J was having a good time or really wanted to donate money. Eleanora Lozada added this Mr. J to her personal WeChat. The Holy City, Film and Television Company Yahua Building, inside the Presidents office. Tulio Moralez was a bit puzzled as to why BOSS had gone to one of his smaller weibo numbers, which had nothing on it and had added no one. Jonathan Tasis, using that smaller weibo of Tulio Moralez, said, From now on this weibo will be mine. Okay, boss. Chapter 661: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Going to the Mountain City to find her Eleanora Lozada didnt expect Mr. J from thework to actually agree to give a grant to her school. Arent you afraid hes a liar? Eleanora Lozada was full of curiosity about this Mr. J. I dont know whether to say that this gentleman had a big heart or that he was too rich. Mr. J: For my part, I dont do things Im not sure about. Since I agreed to give a grant to your school, I must have understood your situation. Eleanora Lozada: Eleanora Lozada looked at the WeChat ount with the nickname Mr. J and clicked on his friend circle, a small one at first nce, as the friend circle was nk as a sheet of paper, without a single message. However, Eleanora Lozada just thought that the other party might have really wanted to do some charity work and didnt want to reveal his identity, so she used a small WeChat number. Thank you, how can I address you? Just call me Mr. J. Eleanora Lozada: hes still a real weirdo. Eleanora Lozada addressed the director directly, who was in no position to make decisions on such an important matter. Inside the office, the principal patted Eleanora Lozada on the shoulder and congratted her: Ah Eleanora, I didnt think you would help us so much after such a short time in our school! I dont even know how to thank you. Eleanora Lozada felt a little embarrassed by thepliment and said modestly, Dont say that, director, its just a coincidence that you did. Well, well, Professor Eleanora, youve done the children a great favor. If the moneyes in, we can build a decent canteen for the children and they wont have to bring their own food to school to eat cold, its not good for their health when theyre young. Yes, director. The next morning, Eleanora Lozada had just gone to ss to prepare for her lesson when she was called into his office by the principal. The director became excited and said with a smile, Professor Eleanora, do you know how much money the other party has wired us? Half a million? Eleanora Lozada didnt dare to think much about it, because this kind of Mountain City Hope School, unless its really a partnership grant between apany and the government, shouldnt be too big in terms of private donations. The principal extended a p: Its five million na!. Eleanora Lozada frowned slightly, That much?. That Mr. J was really bold, and certainly generous. Professor Eleanora, Ive already thought about it, well use the money to build a decent dining hall and library, and then well build ssrooms for the students, and give extra allowances to those who are struggling. Eleanora Lozada nodded, All at the principals pleasure. As they left the office, Eleanora Lozada became increasingly curious about this Mr. J. In the evening, after Eleanora Lozada returned to her dorm room and went online, she received a message from Mr. J on WeChat. That payment, you should have received it, right? Eleanora Lozada: I received it, but its more than I expected, Mr. J. Thank you very much. But you donated so much money to our school, dont you want to get something in return? Even if its just for the principal and the kids to meet you? It is human nature for Eleanora Lozada to find Mr. Js behavior strange if he doesnt want to get anything in return for his $5 million donation. There, Mr. J sent a meaningful message, We will definitely meet when we have the opportunity. But not now. Somehow, through the cold screen, Eleanora Lozada felt more and more familiar with this Mr. J. For half a month afterwards, Eleanora Lozada spoke to Mr. J from time to time. Eleanora Lozada did not know what it was about Mr. J that fascinated her, but she told him many things that she could not open up to others. Maybe its because we are online friends through the Inte, so we are not afraid to pour our hearts out. In the blink of an eye, The Holy City wees the month of June. Although its hot outside, the Yahua Film and Television Company building is quite cool. Pe Prats has a new boyfriend and arrives at Jonathan Tasis house to brag, Jonathan Tasis, Ive found my next, you havent found Eleanora Lozadas shadow yet, have you? Pe Prats alsoter learns from Estre Berrocal that the woman who stayed with Jonathan Tasis was not Analena Lozada, who had long since died, but was posing as Analena Lozadas own sister, Eleanora Lozada.N?velDrama.Org owns this. But although everyone knows that Eleanora Lozadas identity is false, it is clear that Jonathan Tasis has a genuine interest in Eleanora Lozada. Eleanora Lozada has been gone for more than half a year and Jonathan Tasis, though seemingly inactive, now speaks to Eleanora Lozada from time to time as Mr. Tasis. Jonathan Tasis sat in his ck swivel chair, his eyes dark and frowning slightly. Did youe to my office today to brag about your new rtionship?. Pe Prats walked up to him and sneered, You and my brother-inw are good friends, my brother-inws oldest daughter is already over six years old and the little one is two, you dont even have a girlfriend, my brother-inw is anxious about you and asked me toe say hello. Jonathan Tasis growled lightly, Is Adam Rouco anxious about me, or did you want toe and browse around yourself? Pe Prats rubbed her nose, Youve found me out. Jonathan Tasis looked at her seriously and said, Now that you have a boyfriend, get into a rtionship and stop flirting with me. Pe Prats fiddled with her freshly manicured nails and said nonchntly, If Eleanora Lozada doesnte back, beg, Ill marry you. Jonathan Tasis stood up, grabbed Pe Prats by the shoulders and pushed her out of the office, Go y, I have a meeting. Pe Prats: After Jonathan Tasis had pushed Pe Prats away, he scrolled through his phone on WeChat and there was a new update from Eleanora Lozada in her circle of friends, who had posted two photos. In this photo, Eleanora Lozada is standing in a field of rapeseed flowers, looking at the camera, her face clear and aged and looking happy. And in another photo, Eleanora Lozada stands at the foot of a mountain, holding a bouquet of wildflowers and with her eyes slightly downcast nheless. But with this photo, Jonathan Tasis saw something different. Her waist is much thicker than before without the oleander covering her body, even her belly is slightly bulging, but Eleanora Lozadas limbs are still thin, this is not gaining weight this is pregnant? Jonathan Tasis approached that photo and looked at it carefully several times, Eleanora Lozada was indeed pregnant. Is the father of the child the man who took Eleanora Lozadas picture? Jonathan Tasiss eyes are dark. Throughout the night, Jonathan Tasis mind was repeatedly filled with the image of Eleanora Lozadas pregnancy. Tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep. Jonathan Tasis finally dialed a phone. Tulio Moralez, postpone all my events and meetings for the week, Im going to Mountain City. Okay, boss. Even if you have to let him go, you have to see what kind of father Eleanora Lozadas son is and if he is worthy of Eleanora Lozadas lifelongmitment. Jonathan Tasis stood up and stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the canopy of lights from all the houses, and suddenly missed the woman named Eleanora Lozada beyond measure. She refused their marriage agreement, only to be pregnant by another man in less than a year. That man, how good was he for her? Better than him for her? Jonathan Tasis clenched his fist, his chest ached and he had just felt a blockage. Chapter 662: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan-Eleanora Lozada get married In June, the Mountain City is not as hot as the big cities, the sun does not scorch the earth and the morning mountain breeze is pleasantly cool. Eleanora Lozada is more than five months pregnant and her belly is bing more and more noticeable. Tomas Salcedo is a good man who not only does not despise Eleanora Lozada for being pregnant out of wedlock, but is even willing to ept the child Eleanora Lozada is carrying in her womb, a child he is willing to take on with Eleanora Lozada to care for and will treat as if it were his own child. Eleanora Lozadas heart is made of flesh even though she no longer feels anything for Tomas Salcedo, and it is inevitable that she will be moved, even after Eleanora Lozada has rejected Tomas Salcedo, who has always helped her. In these mountainous areas, a pregnant girl, many things are inconvenient, and it is Tomas Salcedo who helps her. As time went by, it became public that Eleanora Lozada and Tomas Salcedo were a couple. The mountain people are simple and there is less gossip, and Eleanora Lozada, the teacher, not only teaches well but has raised a great deal of money for the school. Eleanora Lozada rubbed her growing belly and stood in the morning sun for a while, as the doctor said more sun exposure would help with the calcium and be good for the baby. Eleanora, Ive packed your bag and rented a car, we can go to the city hospital now for our maternity checkup. Eleanora Lozada nodded, Good. Lets go now, its two or three hours to the city and its not early enough to get to the hospital. Yes, lets go. Tomas Salcedo and Eleanora Lozada left the Alquezar School in their car, and before they could drive on, a ck Bentley car appeared in thene. Rubbing shoulders. Tomas Salcedo also muttered, I didnt think there were luxury cars in the countryside. Eleanora Lozada didnt mind, as she was a little woozy from being out of the car for so long and being pregnant, so her concentration wavered and she just casually replied, Probably a trip to the mountains. The ck Bentley was stopped by the doorman as it pulled up to the entrance of the Alquezar School. Tulio Moralez got out of the car and was dealing with the doorman. Jonathan Tasis also got out of the back seat with his long legs and asked the doorman, Is there a teacher named Eleanora Lozada at this school, please? The doorman nced at Jonathan Tasis and Tulio Moralez, saw that they were not from the area, and asked, Do you know a teacher named Eleanora? Jonathan Tasis said, I am a friend of Eleanora Lozada. Seeing that Jonathan Tasis didnt have to lie, the grandfather at the door said truthfully, Why didnt you call Professor Eleanora before you came? Professor Eleanora and her man just left, Professor Eleanora is pregnant and they went to the city hospital for a maternity checkup. Jonathan Tasis dark eyes fluttered and his heart fluttered. Eleanora Lozada Is she really pregnant? Jonathan Tasis unconsciously asks, Eleanora Lozada is married?N?velDrama.Org content. Professor Eleanora and Professor Tomas are a good match, and will be treating us to a wedding feast in no time. ck Bentley leaves the Alquezar School. Tulio Moralez, while driving, looked at Jonathan Tasis through the rearview mirror and said, Boss, maybe its a misunderstanding, I think Miss Eleanora Lozada still has it in mind. Jonathan Tasis kept silent. Tulio Moralez asked again, Boss, shall we go now for Miss Analena?. Jonathan Tasis put a hand to his brow bone and pursed his thin lips, No, lets go to the hotel downtown. Tulio Moralez thought to himself that Miss Analena had just gone to the downtown hospital as well, and that downtown Mountain City was small enough to go for a walk and maybe meet. There is only one good hospital in Mountain City, so if the boss really wants to go to Miss Analena, its not that hard Chapter 663: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – A Change of Scenery to Catch Up Mountain City Municipal Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Tomas Salcedo helped Eleanora Lozada sit on a lounger outside, while Tomas Salcedo went to get her number and then looked at therge-screen calling device above his head. There are still a lot of numbers ahead, I dont think well get there in half an hour. I see you havent eaten much since this morning, Ill go out and buy some food around here Eleanora Lozada got dizzy on the way and although she didnt throw up, she didnt have much of an appetite either. Forget it, dont go, I dont want to eat. Tomas Salcedo saw her face and insisted, Even if you dont want to eat, the baby has to eat. Ill go buy some snacks and some warm soy milk or something, youre a little pale now and youre going to faint if you dont eat. With that, Tomas Salcedo got up to go buy breakfast for Eleanora Lozada, Wait for me here, Iming. No, seriously, what problem do you have going out to buy it. Tomas Salcedo smiled and said, Whats the problem, youre pregnant now and you have to take care of yourself. Tomas Salcedo was really considerate and fair, and Eleanora Lozada nodded seeing that she couldnt stop him. After Tomas Salcedo left, Eleanora Lozada received a WeChat message on her cell phone from Mr. J. Iming to Mountain City, where are you?N?velDrama.Org owns this. Eleanora Lozada was a bit stunned, she did not expect Mr. J to actuallye to Mountain City, and so suddenly, I have a checkup at the downtown hospital, do you want to go meet the director and the kids? Go straight to Alquezar School, if youre not in a hurry, its not toote to leave when I get back to school this afternoon. Mr. J: Im in town too, send me a location. Eleanora Lozada: Eleanora Lozada is normally a very defensive person, plus shes in the hospital and really doesnt feelfortable seeing him. Also, she didnt even know how old Mr. J was, and it was always weird to meet him alone, especially between a man and a woman, and as an inte friend, it was hard not to think about it. Eleanora Lozada replied, I can go back to school this afternoon, see you then. Eleanora Lozada thought Mr. J would continue to ask questions, but after waiting a long while, Mr. J did not speak again. Eleanora Lozada just walked out of the dialog box and thought no more about it. She looked at the answering machine and, with arge number of people ahead of her, Eleanora Lozada got up and went to the bathroom. As she exited the bathroom, her wrists were suddenly and firmly grasped by arge hand, followed by her body chained to the wall. Eleanora Lozadas heart skipped a beat and when she looked up at the person in front of her, her gaze frozepletely. Jonathan Tasis how did he get here? How, how did you get here? Also, how did she know he was in Mountain City and that he was in the hospital? Jonathan Tasis saw that she wasnt surprised or excited to see him other than in shock, her chest inexplicably tightened and the mans voice unconsciously went a little cold, Dont you want to see me? Eleanora Lozada pursed her lips, averted her gaze, took a deep breath, and said, We broke up a long time ago, didnt we? Besides, between them, it never started. The man stared at the cold face of the woman in his arms, his heart stinging. But Jonathan Tasis is not happy. The mans long fingers cupped the womans chin, forcing Eleanora Lozada to meet his gaze, Where is your man, why didnt he apany you to the maternity visit? Eleanora Lozada frowned and reached up to push her away, What are you talking about? If you let go of me, Im leaving. No release. Outside the womens restroom, people wereing in and out, Jonathan Tasis frowned and scanned the area, then reached down and grabbed Eleanora Lozada in a surprise hug, This is not the ce to catch up, lets go somewhere else. Eleanora Lozadas face turned red, Jonathan Tasis! Who wants to catch up with you? Chapter 664: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Then abort the child. Eleanora Lozada was forced into the Bentley by Jonathan Tasis. The car door, locked by Jonathan Tasis. Eleanora Lozada tried to open the door several times and knocked on the window several times until, when Jonathan Tasis started the car, Eleanora Lozada saw through the window and Tomas Salcedo entered the hospital carrying the breakfast he had just bought. Jonathan Tasis, a man of many senses, naturally noticed Eleanora Lozadas fixed gaze and followed her to Tomas Salcedo, who was not far away. Jonathan Tasis said dismissively, Hm, I thought this man youre marrying was so nice, but to the naked eye, hes just that. Eleanora Lozada bit her lip, rolled her eyes to re viciously at Jonathan Tasis and raised her hand to p him. Who I want to marry is none of your business! Jonathan Tasis grabbed her slender wrist and with his other big hand, touched her bulging belly and squeezed Eleanora Lozada between the car seat and his chest, Eleanora Lozada, have you forgotten what you told me? Eleanora Lozada red at him, It was nothing but a scam between us from start to finish! Its over.N?velDrama.Org owns this. If you lied to me, why wont you lie to me for the rest of your life? Why marry another man? Why carry another mans child? Jonathan Tasis eyes were scarlet and his roar made Eleanora Lozada unconsciously recoil. Jonathan Tasis can be very scary when he loses his temper. Before, it was he who was so gentle with her that Eleanora Lozada didnt know that Jonathan Tasis was actually ruthless. Eleanora Lozada struggled, but Jonathan Tasis lowered his head and kissed her hard on the lips. The more she dodged, the more aggressive Jonathan Tasis became and forbade her to avoid him. The kiss, devoid of tenderness and with a strong sense of aggressiveness and possessiveness, bit Eleanora Lozadas lips, and the blood melted in their mouths, increasing the taste of blood. Eleanora Lozadas eyes were red in the corners from the harassment, both hands clenched into fists as she continued to pound the shoulders of the man pressed against her, Jonathan Tasis! Weve broken up! Who are you to interfere with me? As long as I dont let go of you, youll only be my wife. But Im already pregnant by another man! Eleanora Lozada violently pushed him away, her watery eyes misty with hatred and pain. Jonathan Tasis grabbed her arm and pulled her to him, his hand reached for her slightly bulging belly, his thin lips at her ear, bloodthirsty and sinister: Abort. Abort this child and I will pretend this never happened, you wille back to me and I can forgive you. Eleanora Lozada, trembling with rage, raised her hand and struck a loud blow. Snap! The p, whichnded on the right side of Jonathan Tasis face, deflected the mans face. Eleanora Lozada hugged herself tightly, her teary eyes filled with fear and hatred for him, Jonathan Tasis, youre a pervert! The devil! The man reached up and wiped the blood from the corner of his lips with his thumb, andughed instead of getting angry, Devil? So, if I dont do what a devil should do, I wont regret the word devil?. Eleanora Lozadas watery eyes widened in horror, What are you doing Jonathan Tasis got up and started the car immediately, flooring the elerator as the ck Bentley sped off down the road. As the car elerated to within two hundred yards, Eleanora Lozada grabbed the seat belt strapped to her chest and frowned, Jonathan Tasis! Youre crazy! But Jonathan Tasis ignored Eleanora Lozada and the car continued to elerate, soon arriving at a hotel. This hotel, the only four-star hotel in the Mountain City, is a far cry from the five- and seven-star presidential super suites Jonathan Tasis usually stays in, but at least it is livable. Once in front of the hotel, Jonathan Tasis pulled Eleanora Lozada out of the car. Eleanora Lozada tried to escape, but was picked up by Jonathan Tasis in a frank gallows and the man strutted toward the hotel. Chapter 665: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan-Eleanora, come home with me. Eleanora Lozada is trapped in Jonathan Tasis room. Eleanora Lozada grabbed her phone and warned, Jonathan Tasis youre no different than kidnapping! You think Im going to call the police? Jonathan Tasis red at her with contempt in his eyes, reached up and tugged impatiently at the tie around his neck as he took a step toward her with his long legs. Prove it, if I told the police you were my wife, do you think theyd care about you?. Nutcase, were not even married! I brought the marriage contract. Jonathan Tasis picked up the two marriage agreements from the suite table and dropped them in front of her eyes, Sign it. Eleanora Lozada swallowed saliva and stared at him, Why do you want to marry me?. First of all, he didnt love her, and secondly, why was he pursuing her now that he thought she was pregnant by another man? Jonathan Tasis looked at her, his cold eyes suddenly softening as he spoke in a low, husky voice, I dont want to lose her again. Having lost Analena Lozada, he spent ten years trying to heal this wound until Eleanora Lozada came along and came very close to healing, but this woman, however, refused to lie to him for the rest of her life. Since she was not going to continue lying, she had to face her heart honestly. Eleanora Lozada looked at the man in front of her and lightly sneered, Im nothing but a double for you, Jonathan Tasis, save mine and yours. The man hooked his thin lips, Do you really think you can fool me? The first day you came to see me, I knew you werent Analena Lozada, you looked nothing like Analena Lozada, Eleanora Lozada, I admit it, I tried greedily to fool myself that you were Analena Lozada, but in the six months you were away from me, I found even though I know you are not Analena Lozada, you are Eleanora Lozada, I still cant stop thinking about you. Eleanora Lozadas eyes were slightly reddened and she sniffled softly, We were a mistake to begin with and we shouldnt have been together. He didnt know yet if Jonathan Tasis was talking about missing her, missing her face, which resembled his sisters, or just missing his Eleanora Lozada. Eleanora Lozada cant forget that the night she left, Jonathan Tasis shouted Analena. Eleanora Lozada did not want to be jealous of her dead sister, but she could not marry a man who was hiding another woman, not even for the rest of her life. In a rtionship, there can only be one and one other, not a threesome. Those who are alive can y fair, but how can the deceased win. Jonathan Tasis knelt down in front of her, took her hands in his, and said, Eleanora, will youe home with me? He really missed her for most of the time she was away from him, and everything he used at home he left in its original ce, untouched and untouched. Eleanora Lozada wanted to say yes, but reason told her that between her and Jonathan Tasis there were endless gaps that could not be crossed, and she broke his hand a little, Im sorry, I cant marry you and I cante back to you. The light under the mans eyes went out for a moment. Eleanora Lozadas cell phone rang and she hurried to answer it. The caller ID showed it was none other than Tomas Salcedo.N?velDrama.Org content. Jonathan Tasis, naturally, saw the caller ID and his voice was as cold as ice, Are you rejecting me for this man? Eleanora Lozadas hand gripped the phone, slowly squeezing it, her knuckles turning white. None of your business, Iming back!. Eleanora Lozada is about to walk away with her phone in her hand when Jonathan Tasis brings her back in his arms, the mans long strong hands hold Eleanora Lozadas arms above her head, Jonathan Tasis stares at his prey like a cheetah! How many intimate things does he know youve done with me? Does he know you almost had my baby too? Eleanora Lozadas face turned red with humiliation, Jonathan Tasis you let me loose!. The mans hot breath was in her ear and he spoke coldly, If this Tomas Salcedos knew that I had even seen and kissed the little red mole on your left breast, do you think he would still marry you, Eleanora? Chapter 666: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – She lied even when she said she loved him, didn’t she? Jonathan Tasis! Dont you dare bully me! Eleanora Lozada struggled several times, but Jonathan Tasis gripped her wrists tightly, strangling them so tightly that she refused to let go even if she wanted to crush them. Jonathan Tasis scanned the screen of the phone still ringing beside him, chained the woman in his arms with one hand, picked up the call with the other, and leaned toward Eleanora Lozadas ear and said deliberately, in a voice only the two of them could hear, Didnt you want to talk to your fiance on the phone? Why dont you say something now that youre on the line? You! Tomas Salcedo, on the other end of the phone, asked anxiously, Eleanora, where have you been, why cant I find you? Eleanora Lozada was speechless and calmly said, Im fine, Tomas Salcedo, I cant do my mothering today, so you can drive back to school. Tomas Salcedo was confused, But we are already here, and even if we dont have a maternity check, where are you, where are you? If Im driving back to school alone, are you going to drive back alone, pregnant?. Tomas Salcedo, you have to stop asking questions. Eleanora Lozada really didnt know what to say, was it possible to tell Tomas Salcedo that she had been taken by a man? And that this man was also the father of her child. Eleanora Lozada found it unbearable. Tomas Salcedo was even more nervous: Eleanora, what is it? Talk to me Eleanora. Eleanora Lozada bites her lip and closes her eyes. Jonathan Tasis leaned into her ear and said, Tell him, tell him who youre with. He wont care if he really likes you. Cursed to the core! Eleanora Lozada red at him angrily. Jonathan Tasis growled, If you wont say it, Ill say it for you. The mansrge hands, yanked the loose skirt off her body and Eleanora Lozadas eyes quivered as she screamed, What are you doing! But when she screamed, Tomas Salcedo, on the other end of the phone, naturally heard her. Eleanora? Eleanora, whats wrong with you? Eleanora have you been kidnapped? Eleanora say something! Hm, Eleanora? Called so affectionately? Jonathan Tasis curved his thin lips cynically and leaned over her, Tell him who youre with and what youre doing. Jonathan Tasis! Eleanora Lozada was going crazy, the corners of her eyes filled with scarlet. Tomas Salcedo, on the other end of the line, was also frantic, Eleanora, where are you now? Tell me.N?velDrama.Org content. Jonathan Tasis lowered his head and kissed her hard, Scream. Eleanora Lozadas slender fingers traced a heavy mark on the back of his shoulder, and she bit her lip, refusing to utter a single sound of embarrassment. Jonathan Tasis humiliates her this way, just so Tomas Salcedo will die, but why, when he wants her, he can dominate her, and when he doesnt want her, he leaves her stranded. It is clear that someone else lives in her heart, yes, that person is her own sister, it is clear that she seduced her sisters man, but now. she doesnt want to carry her sisters shadow with her at all and spend time with this man. It hurts. Body ache, heart ache. Eleanora Lozada cried out softly. Jonathan Tasis back stiffened and a hidden look of pity crept into his eyes as he looked at her, Eleanora. Eleanora Lozada clung to the sheets and buried herself in them, Are you satisfied now? If you are satisfied, will you let me go? The mans eyebrows drew together deeply, You just dont want to be with me that much? Jonathan Tasis, we cant be together, just being with you reminds me of my sisters death, and when you are with me, you think of my sister too, dont you? Analena Lozadas death is an untouchable pain for all of them. So were going to punish ourselves with Analena Lozadas death? Jonathan Tasis has been punishing himself for over ten years and in the half year that has passed he has finally realized that the time hase for him to find a new life and for Analena Lozada to be a thing of the past for him. Analena Lozada exists in that corner of his heart, but that doesnt stop him from starting a new life and loving someone new again. Eleanora Lozada shook her head, I dont know. Jonathan Tasis got out of bed, sat on the edge and lit a cigarette, saying coldly, I suppose youre using this as an excuse to run away from me and double up with that Tomas Salcedo? So what if I am, Jonathan Tasis, I too have the right to pursue the happiness and life I want. Besides, with your qualifications, what kind of woman do you want you dont have, so why are you bothering me. Yes, why did I pester you, silly enough you said you loved me and I really believed you, and what happened, Eleanora Lozada, as soon as you turned around you were with another man, Eleanora Lozada, do you have a heart or not!. Jonathan Tasis, furious, grabbed an ashtray from his hand and smashed it on the floor, staring at Eleanora Lozada with a look of predation and fury. The man said word for word, Arent you curious how I found you? Ill tell you, Im Mr. J. I foolishly kept looking for you, I found you but I didnt dare bother you, so I had to follow you silently and even talk to you like a stranger. Knowing that you were getting married and that you were pregnant by another man, Eleanora Lozada, do you know how upset I was? Even with Analena Lozada, Jonathan Tasis has never been so carefully humble. But Eleanora Lozada, on the other hand, crushes it all. Perhaps, when she said she loved him, she was lying, too? Chapter 667: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Don’t get that idea. Mr. J? Mr. J turns out to be Jonathan Tasis Eleanora Lozadas watery eyes twitched slightly as a sh of surprise passed through them, but then she quickly responded, wasnt J Jonathan? I should have guessed it, who was going to be so generous as to make a direct private donation of five million, who else was it going to be but Mr. J? Eleanora Lozada pursed her lips, What exactly is your intention in meddling in my affairs under the guise of Mr. J? Intent? Eh. Eleanora Lozada, if you steer me away for Analena Lozada, I can give you the time of day, but if its for that Tomas Salcedo. Im afraid I cant make it work for you. Eleanora Lozadas hands, slowly tightened, Jonathan Tasis, I repeat, I will not marry you and I will not return to The Holy City with you, Dont get that idea. Tulio Moralez, who was guarding the door of the suite, unconsciously reached out his hand to stop Eleanora Lozada as she was leaving the room. Miss Analena But Jonathan Tasis in the room spoke coldly, Tulio Moralez, send her back to the Alquezar School. Tulio Moralez was slightly stunned, he did not expect the boss to give Eleanora Lozada permission to leave. Eleanora Lozada sat in the car and leaned her head against the window, staring absently out the window at the passing night. The phone rang again and the caller ID was Tomas Salcedo. Although Eleanora Lozada doesnt want to take it now, the dreaded Tomas Salcedo cares and takes it after all. Eleanora, why havent you answered the phone, you know how worried I am about you, where are you now, do you want me toe and get you? Eleanora Lozada let out a soft sigh and said in a light voice, No, Im already in the car, Im safe now, dont worry. After checking in, Eleanora Lozada had already hung up the phone without waiting for Tomas Salcedo to ask her anything else. She was in a disorganized state of mind. She had spent most of her time in the Mountain City, thinking that she had almost forgotten Jonathan Tasis and that, even if she saw him again, she would be at peace, and if she did, it would not be in the thousand-wave state she was in now. But the moment Jonathan Tasis appeared, he altered all his rhythms. Tulio Moralez, who was driving, looked in the rearview mirror at Eleanora Lozada and couldnt resist speaking, Miss Analena, during most of the time you were away, the boss tried to approach you many times, and although he didnt say it, I could feel it. Because he has been following your life in the Mountain City. Eleanora Lozada takes a deep breath and closes her eyes slightly. Tulio Moralez added, Thest time the boss asked me for a small WeChat number, I didnt understand what he was doing with it until he asked me to open another ount to send money to the Alquezar School, and I guessed that the WeChat number was supposed to be used to contact Miss Analena I guessed that the micro signal would be used to contact Miss Analena. But the boss was in the way or didnt want to bother Miss Analena, so he purposely hid his identity. Eleanora Lozada looked down at her clenched hands, the tears she had been holding back to the backs of her hands finally breaking. Mr. Tulio, would you please stop? Tulio Moralez nodded, Yes. My mission, just to send Miss Analena back to the Alquezar School, was overkill before. Eleanora Lozada gently shook her head and did not speak again. It was 10 p. m. when we returned to the Alquezar School. When the ck Bentley arrived at the entrance of the Alquezar School, Eleanora Lozada had just gotten out of her car when she saw Tomas Salcedo waiting for her at the school entrance.This text is ? N?velDrama/.Org. As soon as he saw her, Tomas Salcedo rushed over, Eleanora, youre finally back, I was so anxious I thought someone had kidnapped you!. Eleanora Lozada brushed him off with a breeze, Im fine, just a littlete. The next moment Tomas Salcedo saw the ck Bentley behind Eleanora Lozada. Chapter 668: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Removal of Mr. J Eleanora Lozada turned to Tulio Moralez and said in a polite, subdued voice, Mr. Tulio, thank you for the ride back, youe back. Tulio Moralez nodded, looked at Tomas Salcedo and blurted out, Be careful, maam. With those words, Tulio Moralez turned around, opened the door and got into the car. Eleanora Lozada watched the ck Bentley drive away, slightly dazed. Tomas Salcedo heard Tulio Moralezs maam matter-of-factly and asked, Eleanora, why is that Mr. Tulio calling you maam? Eleanora Lozada casually changed the subject: He called him at random, by the way, its gettingte, lets go back. But Tomas Salcedo was not fooled and kept asking, Eleanora, whats wrong with you today, why havent you answered the phone and why did you suddenly leave the hospital, Ive been worried about you all day. Eleanora Lozada, knowing that Tomas Salcedo would push her that way, took a deep breath and said, Im sorry, Tomas Salcedo, I know it was wrong for me to suddenly leave the hospital today and not say hello to you. But Im sorry, I dont know how to exin it to you. Eleanora, tell me honestly, did that ex-boyfriend of yourse looking for you? Eleanora Lozadas eyshes fluttered, and she had no intention of hiding it from Tomas Salcedo, dropping her watery eyes and nodding silently. Tomas Salcedo asked with concern, Has he stalked you? Tell me where he is and Ill go get him to settle the score for you. Tomas Salcedo, this matter, can you stay out of it? I want to settle it myself. With Jonathan Tasis personality and tactics, if Tomas Salcedo intervened, Tomas Salcedo would be afraid to suffer. Tomas Salcedo had nothing to do with it from start to finish, and Eleanora Lozada would feel sorry for Tomas Salcedo if Jonathan Tasis had really turned against him. Eleanora Eleanora Lozada turned at once and spoke, Im tired and would like to go rest first. Tomas Salcedo had to desist and went on, but he couldnt resist asking, That man, did he know you were pregnant? Eleanora Lozada gave a hmmm, He knew, but he didnt know the baby was his. Whats the point of that kind of scum bothering you when youve been abandoned! Eleanora Lozada wanted to say that she had provoked Jonathan Tasis first and that it wasnt all Jonathan Tasis fault, but she was too tired and didnt really want to exin herself to Tomas Salcedo, so she said no more. Back in the bedroom, Eleanora Lozada took a shower andy down on the narrow, hard cot in the bedroom, somewhat sleepless. She picked up her cell phone and looked at the WeChat dialog box with Mr. J. She clicked and clicked out of it several times before Eleanora Lozada finally made up her mind and deleted Mr. J as a friend. But after deleting him, Eleanora Lozada couldnt sleep anymore. Here at the hotel, Tulio Moralez returned to resume his duties after dropping Eleanora Lozada off at school.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Jonathan Tasis said, Im going to the Alquezar School tomorrow morning as a donor, you do the paperwork. Tulio Moralez: Okay, boss. He would like to meet with the father of Eleanora Lozadas son to see what kind of man he is, who has made Eleanora Lozada so devoted to him that she doesnt even want him. Tulio Moralez looked at Jonathan Tasis standing by the window with a shrinking heart and couldnt help but say, Boss, theres something I dont know if I should say. Say. With Miss Analenas personality, if she really decides to abort the child she is carrying in her womb, Im afraid Miss Analena will hate her for the rest of her life. Jonathan Tasis clenched his fist and his gaze showed a hint of cruelty, I have to raise her child with another man? The baby, as proof that Eleanora Lozada had betrayed him, and the mere sight of Eleanora Lozadas slightly bulging belly made Jonathan Tasis feel hatred and pain. Even he did not think he would hate Eleanora Lozadas betrayal so much. Maybe its true love, so theres no room for half a sand. Tulio Moralez swallowed saliva, thinking that yes, in a man of Jonathan Tasiss stature he could stand for his wife to be by his side pregnant by another man. Chapter 669: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Showing President Jonathan around school The next morning, Eleanora Lozada was about to go to ss with her books when she was called into the principals office. But as soon as she entered the office, Eleanora Lozada saw that Jonathan Tasis was already sitting in the principals office, having a good conversation with him. The rector smiled kindly and said to Eleanora Lozada, Professor Eleanora, President Jonathan said he hade to Mountain City yesterday to contact you. Jonathan. Eleanora Lozada froze and bit her lip, Director, Im sorry, I came back from the center sote yesterday that I forgot to tell you. The principal waved his hand and said cheerfully, No problem, Professor Eleanora, I heard from President Jonathan that you guys usually have a talk, and President Jonathan just said he wanted to visit our school and see the sights of our Alquezar. Professor Eleanora, why dont I give you the day off today and show President Jonathan around? Principal The truth is, I dont know much about Alquezar. Jonathan Tasis, sitting to the side, red at her and spoke in a deep voice, I just wanted to take a look around, whats your inconvenience Professor Eleanora? The principal nudged Eleanora Lozada on the shoulder and said, Professor Eleanora, you are the one who speaks the best Mandarin and you are the one who usually has the most contact with President Jonathan, and besides, President Jonathan will make a donation to our Alquezar School, which you also facilitate, and you will show President Jonathan our school and our vige. Eleanora Lozada stiffened and had to say yes.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Outside the principals office, Eleanora Lozada followed slowly behind Jonathan Tasis, up to two arms lengths away, avoiding him like a snake. Jonathan Tasis frowned and turned to look at her, deliberately making things difficult for her with his words, Professor Eleanora, shall I show you around, or shall you show me? Eleanora Lozada pursed her lips and quickly approached, Come on, President Jonathan, Ill show you our elementary school. But our Alquezar School is small and there is not much to see; the money you donated, which the principal used to build the cafeteria and library, is not even finished yet. Eleanora Lozada steps forward, introducing herself, not caring whether Jonathan Tasis is listening or not. Jonathan Tasis walked behind the petite woman, never taking his eyes off her slender back. Eleanora Lozada was wearing a half bob haircut, her hair was soft and had lots of little hairs, also this half bob was quite casual and looked shaggy, but remarkably light andfortable. That is the small yground that the children used before, the director said that in some time a better yground will be built for the children, the money you donated is enough, the rest, the director ns to use it as a grant for the children whose families are really poor. Eleanora Lozada spoke intermittently, Jonathan Tasis did not say a word. Eleanora Lozada half spoke and thought Jonathan Tasis had disappeared and unconsciously turned her head to look at the man. But with that eye roll, Eleanora Lozada met the mans deep, dark eyes. Eleanora Lozada hurried to look away, only to have Jonathan Tasis grab her wrist and wrap her in his arms. Eleanora Lozada pushed his hands against her chest and red at him, What are you doing, this is a school!. Jonathan Tasis growled, Do you really think Im here to visit the school? I dont understand a word youre saying, Jonathan Tasis, let go of me! The mans thin lips curved, Why dont you call me President Jonathan anymore, didnt you just say President Jonathan? Eleanora Lozada frowned and retorted dismissively, Didnt you just say Professor Eleanora? That said, Eleanora Lozada bit her tongue. Jonathan Tasis, so quick to react, stared at the person in his arms, with a slight long lost smile flickering in the back of his dark eyes, Instead of Professor Eleanora, what do you want me to call you then, Eleanora? Eleanora Lozada: Damn, why did she have to crawl into a hole? Eleanora Lozadas ears reddened with heat, she looked away and said stiffly, Is the school still on tour? No, Im going back to ss!. Jonathan Tasis released her, not wanting to push her too hard for the moment, Come on. The man straightened his cufflinks as if nothing had happened and headed for the school lunchroom. Eleanora Lozada stood her ground, stared at the upright figure of Jonathan Tasis, took a deep breath and followed him. Chapter 670: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan-Buy him something good to eat. After the visit to the school, Jonathan Tasis offered, again, to see the Alquezarndscape. Eleanora Lozada had to apany him. Jonathan Tasis drove and Eleanora Lozada got into the back seat. The man looked at her in the rearview mirror and asked, You and that man, how long have you known each other? Eleanora Lozada was stunned and reacted for a few seconds before realizing that Jonathan Tasis was asking about her and Tomas Salcedo.N?velDrama.Org content. Eleanora Lozada does not hitchhike. Jonathan Tasis took no offense and continued, What was so good about that man that you would want to stay with him in this poor ce? When Jonathan Tasis is cold, he speaks with a tinge of arrogance, especially now that Eleanora Lozadas rtionship with him is in cold war, and these words sound even harsher in Eleanora Lozadas ears, as if Jonathan Tasis is being sarcastic. Eleanora Lozada said coldly, It is true that Tomas Salcedo is not as rich as you, but Tomas Salcedo is more reliable than you, he makes me feel safe, he thinks of me in every way, he doesnt force me to do things I dont like, and he has my best interests in mind. Jonathan Tasis eyes darkened and he asked rhetorically, Am I not focused on you? Eleanora Lozada choked up and finally, squinting her teary eyes, replied, Thats different. Naturally Jonathan Tasis overheard, How is that different? Did he ever make her do anything she didnt like when she was with him? Eleanora Lozada took a deep breath, wanting to draw a line with Jonathan Tasis once and for all, and said the hurtful words directly: Tomas Salcedo does not call other women by name while they sleep. As soon as the words were uttered, the mood, in effect, changed. Jonathan Tasis no longer pressed her about the deficit. Until then, he admitted that he still missed Analena Lozada and felt some guilt toward her, but guilt cannotst a lifetime, and if one is disqualified from pursuing love for another because one has loved him, what difference is there between that and moral kidnapping? Once on the city streets, Eleanora Lozada took Jonathan Tasis for a casual stroll. In the city, there are many stalls selling fruit, fried skewers and vendors selling frozen pumpkins. Eleanora Lozada especially craves sweet and sour, especially sour, because of her pregnancy. As they walked past the shells, Jonathan Tasis noticed Eleanora Lozadas eyes linger on the shells for several seconds. Jonathan Tasis said to the vendor, Buy her something good to eat. Eleanora Lozada frowned, wiped her face a little and said, I dont want to eat. Jonathan Tasis answered her directly, I want some. Eleanora Lozada: After buying two bags, Jonathan Tasis handed her one of them. Eleanora Lozada hesitated for a few seconds and did not respond. Jonathan Tasis, in a slightly cold voice, said, No? Then Ill throw it away. Eleanora Lozada snatched it from him and said, Are you rich people so wasteful?. Jonathan Tasis gave her a sidelong nce and his thin lips curved. Jonathan Tasis ate an iced hawthorn and found it too sour and sweet for him, a big man, to really eat something girls eat. Eleanora Lozada loved it and Eleanora Lozada quickly finished her skewer. Jonathan Tasis handed Eleanora Lozada the string from which he had eaten a hawthorn. Eleanora Lozada frowned, What for? I really dont like this kind of food, so if you dont mind, help me eat this skewer too Eleanora Lozada: Eleanora Lozada didnt take it, Jonathan Tasis was about to throw it away again, and Eleanora Lozada, true to her rule of not wasting anything, took it again. In fact, she hadnt eaten enough at this point. After half a day in the city, Eleanora Lozadas legs were tired; she herself is pregnant and tends to get edema in her feet when she walks a lot, and today she had already walked several times more than usual with Jonathan Tasis. Jonathan Tasis, naturally, saw that she was tired and said, Find a bistro you like and lets have lunch. Eleanora Lozada pointed to a noodle store not far away and said, Thats the one, the beef ramen is not bad. As he approached the noodle store, Jonathan Tasis overlooked a small advertisement posted on a telephone pole, which advertised nothing but painless abortions. It was a small ad for painless abortions. Jonathan Tasis eyes narrowed. If Eleanora Lozadas child in her womb with Tomas Salcedo is to be returned to her, she cant stay. Chapter 671: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Abortion After finishing her beef ramen at the bistro, Eleanora Lozada had just put down her bowl when Jonathan Tasis spoke up and said, Are you done eating? Lets eat and go. Eleanora Lozada frowned a little, she had just finished eating and wanted to sit down and rest for a while, but since Jonathan Tasis was in her way, Eleanora Lozada said nothing more and followed Jonathan Tasis to the car. Eleanora Lozada sat in the back seat, thinking Jonathan Tasis was taking her back to school, only to discover that the car was headed out of town. Jonathan Tasis, where are you taking me? The man pursed his thin lips and said in a cold voice, I want to go downtown for a ride. Perhaps fearing that Eleanora Lozada might get suspicious, Jonathan Tasis added, The principal has given you the day off anyway, and youve already followed me around for so long this morning, you wont mind spending another afternoon with me. Eleanora Lozada gritted her teeth, this man, really enough, was a pregnant woman, pregnant! To apany him on a day of shopping! It was very kind of him. But Eleanora Lozada could do nothing about it, it was a task entrusted to her by the principal, who had given five million to the Alquezar School, a guest of the principal who could not be ignored. Jonathan Tasis, I can spend all day with you, but after this, I want you to leave me alone! Jonathan Tasis pursed his thin lips and remained silent without speaking again. The car ride from Alquezar to the city took about an hour. Eleanora Lozada slept sleepily in the car and arrived in town when Tomas Salcedo called.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Eleanora, the director said you had gone to escort that President Jonathan around town, its in the afternoon, why arent you back yet? Eleanora Lozada bit her lip, looked at the man driving in front of her and exined to Tomas Salcedo, Oh, President Jonathan still wants to go downtown for a ride, so were driving downtown and he should be back at school by 5:00 p. m. Tomas Salcedo couldnt resist blurting out over the phone, Why didnt President Jonathan ask me if I wanted to go shopping, I couldnt tell you were pregnant, youre a pregnant woman, is it appropriate to apany him all day? Eleanora Lozada, who couldnt get a word or two out of the phone, said, Thats it, Im hanging up now if there is nothing else. After hanging up the phone, Jonathan Tasis grunted and met Eleanora Lozadas gaze in the rearview mirror, Why didnt you tell her that President Jonathan was your man, afraid to tell? Eleanora Lozadas mocking gaze straightened to meet his gaze in the mirror, Its all in the past, is there any point in telling? She wants it to be a thing of the past, she asked his opinion! That it will be a thing of the past, the matter is still up in the air. ck Bentley, driving in front of the best tertiary care hospital in the Mountain City. Get off. Eleanora Lozada scans the hospital and frowns, Whatd you bring me here for? Jonathan Tasis doesnt answer, but instead got out of the car, opened the back door, yanked her arm and dragged her out of the car. Eleanora Lozada, with a bad feeling in her heart, struggled to her feet and said angrily, Jonathan Tasis! Im not going to the hospital. But Jonathan Tasis, such a strong man, would not allow Eleanora Lozada to break free, and his hands tightened around her slender arms, and Eleanora Lozadas wrists were soon reddened with several bars. Jonathan Tasis tugged stubbornly at the woman and headed back inside the hospital. Eleanora Lozada shouted, Jonathan Tasis! Can you hear me? Jonathan Tasis ignored and Eleanora Lozada grabbed Jonathan Tasis hand and bit him on the back of it with a vicious bite! Eleanora Lozada bites down hard, as if she was going to rip the skin off the back of Jonathan Tasis hand, and he lets her bite without saying a word as his frown deepens in pain. Bite it, no matter how much more I bite it, he wont let go. If he were to let go now, I fear that in this life he will never have a chance with her again. Eleanora Lozada bit the back of her hand, tasting a hint of blood before slightly releasing her mouth as she slowly looked at Jonathan Tasis. What the hell did you bring me to the hospital for? The mans dark eyes were like cold winter snow, cold as ice, and his thin lips spat out two words, Abortion. Chapter 672: Mr. & Mrs. Jonathan – With all the tenderness Eleanora Lozada was strapped to the operating table, two hands, two feet, to each of the four corners of the bed, as if she were a fish on a razors edge. Eleanora Lozada screamed in agitation, Jonathan Tasis! Let me go! Let me go! The two operating doctors looked at each other and asked, Mr. Jonathan, how does this operation of ? Jonathan Tasis turned a cold stare on the two doctors and spoke in a cold voice, Isnt there going to be anesthesia? Lets get started. Eleanora Lozaday on the operating table, staring at Jonathan Tasis with scarlet eyes, Jonathan Tasis! I hate you! I hate you! The man took a deep breath and turned his back on her, dropping a few words, I hate him, I dont care. -As long as, that is, I can be tied to her and him alone. Eleanora Lozadas tears, slipping from the corners of her eyes, gritted her teeth as she red deathly at the mans back as he walked out of the operating room, Jonathan Tasis, you will regret this! For the rest of your life you will regret making this decision. Jonathan Tasis clenched his fist as he headed for the operating room door. Would he regret it? Maybeter, but for now, he was sure that if Eleanora Lozada was going to definitively cut her ties with Tomas Salcedo, that child should not stay! Jonathan Tasis closed his eyes and, as if he had made up his mind, took a big step out of the operating room. Eleanora Lozada watched as the operating room door closed a little, and her heart grew colder Shey down like amb on the operating table and slowly closed her eyes. Baby, mommy is sorry, mommy cannot protect you, Im sorry, Im so sorry Outside the operating room, Jonathan Tasis stood guard. It was clear that he had strapped Eleanora Lozada in for the operation, and that the child in Eleanora Lozadas womb was not his, but why did his heart start to ache in the pit of his stomach? He remembered thatst look of bitter determination in Eleanora Lozadas eyes and suddenly felt afraid.N?velDrama.Org content. Eleanora Lozada would hate him for the rest of his life, wouldnt she? Does she really care that much about having a child with Tomas Salcedo? Does this also mean that she really loves Tomas Salcedo? Jonathan Tasis leaned back in his chair, inexplicably choking a little. He closed his eyes and suddenly thought of Analena Lozada, for whom he already felt guilty, and now, he had to force himself on his own sister. The way Eleanora Lozadas scarlet eyes stared at him with a deadly stare made Jonathan Tasis stiffen. He even began to ponder whether he had really made a mistake. Here, in the operating room, while the surgeon holds the anesthetic to be injected. The door to the operating room burst open just as Eleanora Lozada was about to be injected into her body. The doctor stopped what she was doing and stared at Jonathan Tasis, who had suddenly burst in, Mr. Jonathan, the operation is being prepared now, please step out. However, Jonathan Tasis disregarded the doctors stop and walked over, directly untying the ropes that were assisting Eleanora Lozadas hands and feet. Eleanora Lozada opened her watery eyes, which were already blurred with tears, and unconsciously brought her hand to protect her lower back. Eleanora Lozadas body recoiled further behind the bed as she was untied and she looked horrified and defensive at Jonathan Tasis, What are you doing! Donte any closer. Eleanora Lozada grabbed the surgical instruments the doctor had ready at her side and held out a scalpel. Jonathan Tasis did not dodge, but reached up and took the knife in his hand, Eleanora Lozada, give me the knife and I promise not to hurt the child you are carrying in your belly. Holding a knife that would cut herself. Eleanora Lozada was in disbelief, and due to her emotions, the knife cut Jonathan Tasis hand all at once. The bright red blood, which immediately dripped from Jonathan Tasis hand onto the operating table, bloomed into a dotted red flower. Eleanora Lozada looked at the drops of blood with very teary eyes and, after dropping the scalpel, got up from the operating table and fled. Jonathan Tasis looked at the deep cut on the palm of his hand and his brow furrowed slightly. A female doctor stepped forward and asked, Mr. Jonathan, shall I dress your wound? No need. It hurts, and it numbs the pain in my heart. Eleanora Lozada was already gone when Jonathan Tasis threw him out. From now on, he thought, he would never see Eleanora Lozada again. Eleanora Lozada, on the other hand, would be avoided like an animal. She cared deeply for the child she carried in her womb, and he wanted to kill that child, and Eleanora Lozada feared she would never forgive him afterwards, even if, at thest moment, he would let her go. Eleanora Lozada in a cab in aplete breakdown of tears. She wondered why Jonathan Tasis had burst into the practice at thest moment and changed his decision, perhaps it was out of guilt and pangs of conscience. Eleanora Lozada is more than sure that this time, she and Jonathan Tasis, really wont see each other again. At thest minute, Jonathan Tasis spent hisst night in Mountain City. Tulio Moralez asked, Boss, do we really have to go back to La Ciudad Santa tomorrow?. Dont you take Miss Analena with you? Jonathan Tasis lowered his dark eyes slightly and said calmly, I have a lot of work to do at thepany, so well be back in the morning. But Miss Analena In the mans calm dark eyes, there was finally a hint of vtility, but it was quickly suppressed, Let it be as she wishes. Its good that shes happy. Tulio Moralez was stunned and, for the first time, the boss learned to let go. Before, when Jonathan Tasis wanted something, he just took it, even if it was by less than honorable means, but this time, with Eleanora Lozada, it was with all the tenderness he already had. BOSS really likes Miss Analena, doesnt he, to the point that he would do anything for himself to make her happy? Chapter 673: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Putting his life on the line to save her At about five oclock in the morning, Eleanora Lozada tossed and turned on her cot in the school dormitory, awakened by the sound of clucking chickens, and never went back to sleep. On the phone, a text message came in from Jonathan Tasis. Eleanora, Im leaving Mountain City this morning, take care and I wont force you in the future . I can always be Mr. J if you still want me to, just like before, think we are really just inte friends, I am always here to help you if you need it.N?velDrama.Org content. Signed C Yours, Mr. J. Eleanora Lozada looked at the text message, her eyes slightly pained. If he wanted to be Mr. J who shut her up, why did he introduce himself to her again and tell her he was Mr. J.? Now that she knew everything, how could she befriend Mr. J again? Besides, she had erased Mr. Js micro signal. Since you have decided to really separate, it is better not to contact each other anymore. Eleanora Lozada turns off her phone and buries her face in the pillow, a warmth fogging the pillowcase at the corner of her eyes. The ck Bentley, which had left Mountain City at dawn. The Holy City inte June was hot and humid with frequent thunderstorms. The afternoon breeze came stiffly and blew down the carefully nted flowers in the yard. Jonathan Tasis stands in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at a pink rose standing in the corner of the patio outside the window, in the middle of the storm, that Eleanora Lozada had nted in the first ce. She seems to like roses. But then, Jonathan Tasis only thought of her as Analena Lozada, and Analena Lozada loved to see cherry trees in bloom, so the yard was full of them. At that time Eleanora Lozada looked at the cherry blossoms and became quite sad, I think. Eleanora Lozada was next to her, I guess tired. Exaltation came back from outside with her umbre and said, Sir, I just went to cover the rose bush that Miss Analena nted, with stic. Jonathan Tasis nodded and emitted a slight hmm, without much emotion, and turned around to go upstairs. As we walked up to the studio, a strong wind began to blow outside and lightning was thundering. Jonathan Tasis unconsciously looked at the sky outside and frowned slightly. Mountain City must also be rainy at this time of year, and being surrounded by mountains, natural disasters were likely to ur during this rainy season. Thinking of Eleanora Lozada, Jonathan Tasis turned on hisputer and logged on to the blog. Eleanora Lozada blogs every Wednesday, Friday and weekend evening. Jonathan Tasis scanned the date on hisputer screen, it was Friday and it was after eleven oclock, but Eleanora Lozadas blog had not been updated. Maybe its because the Mountain Citywork is bad. Jonathan Tasis heart, however, was inexplicably a little nervous, even as his eyelids fluttered a couple of times. Jonathan Tasis waited until 1 a. m. and Eleanora Lozadas blog didnt update. Just as I was about to go to bed in the bedroom, the phone rang and it was Tulio Moralez calling. Tulio Moralezs voice was urgent: Hey, boss, have you checked Twitter yet?. No, whats up? There was a mudslide in Mountain City during the night, I heard that there were dead and seriously injured and that the inte went down in the whole city, the authorities went to the rescue, but Before Tulio Moralez could finish his sentence, Jonathan Tasis, with a jolt in his heart, immediately said, We are going to Mountain City immediately! The fastest possible route! Three hourster, at three in the morning. Jonathan Tasis and Tulio Moralez arrive in Mountain City. It was still raining heavily in Mountain City, and after thendslide there was even a small earthquake, which, although not enough to cause fatalities, aggravated thendslide. Although he knew that the Mountain City inte was down, Jonathan Tasis made many calls to Eleanora Lozada. But, as expected, none of the calls came through. Jonathan Tasis was so desperate that he ran to the Alquezar School in the pouring rain without even holding an umbre. The Alquezar School is also badly damaged and Jonathan Tasis ran to the staff dormitory to look for Eleanora Lozada, but he looked in all the dormitories but could not see her. Tomas Salcedo, on the other hand, was seen. Jonathan Tasis tugged on Tomas Salcedos cor and questioned, Where is Eleanora Lozada? Tomas Salcedo was a bit taken aback by the surprise visit of Jonathan Tasis, who until now had no idea of his rtionship with Eleanora Lozada, except that Jonathan Tasis was the man who had donated five million to his school. President Jonathan. President Jonathan? What brings you here? I asked you where Eleanora Lozada is! Jonathan Tasis didnt have time to talk to him, his eyes red and urgent as he shouted a question. Tomas Salcedo stammered twice and said, Yesterday was good weather and Eleanora heard that there was a temple on the hill and that it was very spiritual to make a wish, I offered to apany her and she didnt ept Jonathan Tasis pounding heart sank into the ice, So Eleanora Lozada is still on the mountain?!. I had andslide today with heavy rains and Ive alerted the rescue team to go to the mountain to save Before Tomas Salcedo could finish his exnation, Jonathan Tasis threw a fist into Tomas Salcedos face with such force that thetter was left with a bloody nose. Jonathan Tasis shouted: How could you let Eleanora Lozada go alone to the mountains! You left her alone in a mudslide! You love Eleanora Lozada, dont you? Why didnt you go to the mountains to save Eleanora Lozada! Rage, hatred, a punch hit Tomas Salcedo. The woman he had put in his heart the desire to pamper, to get pregnant by such a greedy man, to break up with him for a man who abandoned her for life or death! The more Jonathan Tasis thinks about it, the more he hates it and the angrier he gets. Tomas Salcedo would have been crippled by Jonathan Tasis if Tulio Moralez had not pushed him away. Boss, we better get to Miss Analena now, its really dangerous that Miss Analena is trapped in the mountain. Jonathan Tasis pped Tomas Salcedo away and stood up to stride out into the rain. -He said, Eleanora Lozada, you must be all right until I save you! Otherwise, hell shoot that damned Tomas Salcedo next! On this side, Eleanora Lozada was rescued from the mountain by the search and rescue team. The good news is that she is safe and sound. Eleanora Lozada was in a hurry to get back to school to check in because the inte was down. But as soon as she arrived at the school, she saw Tomas Salcedo lying on the ground as if he had been beaten and spitting blood. Tomas Salcedo! How are you? Who hit you like that? Tomas Salcedos eyes lit up when he saw Eleanora Lozada, he grabbed her and said excitedly, Eleanora, youre fine! Im so d youre okay!. Eleanora Lozada nodded, Im fine, but how are you? Who the hell did this to you? Tomas Salcedo asked, somewhat puzzled, Eleanora, what exactly is your rtionship with President Jonathan and why is President Jonathan so concerned about you? Eleanora Lozada was stunned, President Jonathan? What do you you mean? Its the same President Jonathan who donated five million to our school. He just came to the school. Eleanora Lozadas eyes twinkled, What do you mean Jonathan Tasis ising to Mountain City? Yes, hes the one who hit me. And he interrogated me in a particrly agitated manner, like a madman! Eleanora Lozada could no longer hear what Tomas Salcedo had said and only asked anxiously, And where is he now? He has gone to the mountains to look for you. Eleanora Lozadas heart trembled and she ran in the pouring rain before she thought of Tomas Salcedo. Behind her, Tomas Salcedo called out, Eleanora! Eleanora, its dangerous out there! Where are you going? But Eleanora Lozada no longer cares. Jonathan Tasis, the fool, had gone to the mountains to save her! That big idiot! Now that the Mountain City is in danger, what has hee for! Eleanora Lozada, not knowing whether her face was covered with rain or tears, ran to the foot of the mountain when she was stopped by the search and rescue personnel. It was this team of searchers that saved her a moment ago. Hey, why did youe back again? Its dangerous here, why did youe back after I saved you! I dont want to die! Eleanora Lozada choked back a sob and said urgently, Theres someone else in the mountain! He thought I was in the mountain and ran up there to save me! Please go and save him. Who is this person you speak of? Eleanora Lozada touched her belly, tears rolled freely down her face, The father of my child. Chapter 674: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – I love you, Eleanora Lozada, for sure. By now, the rain wasing down even harder and the search and rescue team was running out of personnel to send out. One by one, the search and rescue teams came up. The search and rescue team told Eleanora Lozada to try to find Jonathan Tasis, but Eleanora Lozada was always ufortable and, before long, ran up the mountain as well. Dressed in a mackintosh and a pair of rain boots, with a torch in her hand to light the way, she shouted Jonathan Tasis name as she climbed the trail. But the path was wet and slippery from the heavy rain, and each step was like walking on a frozenke, with great effort and caution. Eleanora Lozada had no strength to cry, she needed to save her strength to find Jonathan Tasis, calling his name with all her strength, she was very scared because of the mud, but her heart was strong and brave to find him. Jonathan Tasis, where the hell are you? It was still very dark after 4 oclock in the morning. Eleanora Lozada had been walking for who knows how long when her legs shook to the point of weakness and her foot gave way, sliding violently down the hill. Ah-! Her body rolled into a grassy patch, her hands clutched at the tree, and below her, a chasm. She was at a height that was not very high, but a fall would have crippled or injured the girl without killing her. She looked down, and with a shudder in her heart and a slip of her hand, her palm scraped and slid down another half of her body. She looked closely at the bent tree, which she had pulled from, and which, she feared, wouldst another twenty minutes or so before it broke and she too fell down the hill. Eleanora Lozada clung to the branch in desperation, tears mingling with the rain and slipping silently down her face. At this moment, all she could think about, surprisingly, was not how to ask for help, but every image she had of her time with Jonathan Tasis. Each frame, like an out-of-print film, startling in its depth. Just as the branch Eleanora Lozada was clinging to was about to break, a voice suddenly came. Theres a bright light over there,e closer and check it out! It was the bright light of the shlight Eleanora Lozada carried in her pocket. Her teary eyes opened and the will to live that had disappeared rekindled as she opened her mouth and screamed at the top of her lungs, Help! Help is anyone there? Jonathan Tasis, not far away, had shock waves under his eyes. The voice it was Eleanora Lozadas. He stopped in ce for a second, lifted his legs and ran at a brisk pace toward the source of the sound, leaned over and saw that it really was Eleanora Lozada. Eleanora Lozada! She bent down and grabbed his arm. Eleanora Lozada thought she was hallucinating, and in her blurred vision, the clear, timeless face was so clear, so sharp that it was somewhat unreal. She murmured, Jonathan Tasis Is it really him? Jonathan Tasis gripped her tightly, using all his strength, andmanded between clenched teeth, Hold on to me! Give me your other hand too. Eleanora Lozada, transfixed, passes her other arm upward, effortlessly, until, with that long, slender hand, she engages his. The moment Eleanora Lozada was lifted and they both fell to the mud, Jonathan Tasis hand, however, held her tightly, along with his body, protecting her and acting as a cushion of flesh for her, the man holding her tightly for fear of hurting her in the fall. Eleanora, its good that youre okay, its good that youre okay. There was a tremor in that ever calm and uncaring male voice. A warmth crept into Eleanora Lozadas neck, I dont know if it was the rain or Jonathan Tasis tears of fear. At that moment, she didnt want to think about all the barriers that separated them and raised her arms in response to his embrace. Jonathan Tasis, is that really you?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Jonathan Tasis pulled her away slightly, his dark eyes fixed on her small, wet face, hisrge hands lifted her face, pressed against the back of her neck and kissed her on the lips. The kiss, without any emotion. It was as if Jonathan Tasis sensed her presence in this kiss, and only when the slightest hint of blood and pain left the others mouth did Eleanora Lozada realize that this man was really Jonathan Tasis. She raised her arms around his neck, tears and rain mingling on her face in a mess, and craned her neck in response to the searing kiss. After a moment, the man released her slightly, his long, slender hand stroked her long, rain-dampened hair, his gaze was deep as he stared at her and asked in a muffled voice, Are you hurt? Eleanora Lozada was crying inconsbly, she looked at him with teary eyes, sobbing and short of breath, asking, Why did youe to the mountain to save me Why did youe to Mountain City? You know I only thought that I would never really see you again Jonathan Tasis you fool! Jonathan Tasis looked down at her tear-stained face, but hooked his lips and stood up, taking her in his arms. Eleanora Lozada unconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck, afraid she would fall. What are you doing? Just put me down, I can walk on my own. The female voice that had been crying, a little muffled but also soft, sounded like Eleanora Lozada pouting to Jonathan Tasis ears. How could he let her down. But, this man was domineering in his bones and indifferent in his face, just saying, The way up the mountain is hard, if you fall again, whose fault is it? Eleanora Lozada: For some reason, even with these uncharitable and even slightly reprimanding words, Eleanora Lozada felt so moved that she couldnt help but rest her wet little head on Jonathan Tasis arms and tighten her arms around his neck. Jonathan Tasis was soaked from the rain and cold, but Eleanora Lozada felt warm and cozy in his arms. On a rainy night, the trail was difficult to walk on, not to mention the weight Jonathan Tasis was carrying. Although Jonathan Tasis may be in good physical shape, he is not made of iron. Tulio Moralez, who was following them, even had no qualms about offering, Boss, why dont Ie and give Miss Analena a bit of a ride. The result, as you can imagine, is predictable. Jonathan Tasis replied decisively, averting his gaze slightly and looking down at the woman in his arms, My own woman, Ill hold her myself. Eleanora Lozadas face was tinged with a blush, but it was dark enough for Jonathan Tasis not to see it. Eleanora Lozada also tried several times to persuade that she could go, but Jonathan Tasis was so stubborn that he simply ignored her. Near the base of the hill, Jonathan Tasis, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly opened his voice in a low tone and called out to her solemnly, Eleanora Lozada. Eleanora Lozada looked up at him, Whats wrong? Im only going to say what Im going to say next once, so listen carefully. What, what words? Jonathan Tasis said, word for word, Now Im sure I love you. Maybe since you left me, or even before. As I said, the first time you stood in front of me, I recognized that you were not Analena Lozada, and although I pretended to think of you as Analena Lozada, over the long hours we spent together, I gradually realized that Analena Lozada was Analena Lozada and you were you. I also realized that I could not think of you as Analena Lozada, so I began to avoid you. Eleanora Lozada heard his words, with her face unhinged and tears rolling down her face, she sniffled and asked, So? Jonathan Tasis continued, For most of the time you were away from me, I followed your blog every day, looking at the pictures you took, trying to see how you were doing in those promotions. Oddly enough, you were the only person I thought about for the better part of a year. Every once in a while, I think of Analena Lozada, but its not a heartbreaking thought, its just a thought of mourning. Its you who keeps me upte at night. I know the difference, its you, Eleanora Lozada, that I think of. Chapter 675: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan-Mr. Jonathan, come take a bath. Eleanora Lozada couldnt even utter a sound as her throat began to sour. All I could hear was Jonathan Tasis saying, I hope you have a good time, but I dont want you to have a good time. Eleanora Lozada looked at him with red-rimmed eyes, Why? Because youre having a good time, does that mean you dont mind leaving me? So again, I want you to have a miserable life, to see you crying every day after you leave me. Eleanora Lozada cried and suddenly couldnt stopughing, What kind of perverted mentality is that? If I washed my face with tears every day, wouldnt my eyes have gone blind a long time ago? Jonathan Tasis paused and lowered his dark eyes, looking at her for a moment, earnestly and intensely, So I dont want to give up again. Not let you cry. Not even for me, no. Eleanora Lozadas eyshes fluttered slightly and tears, slipping down her face, she tilted her head and kissed Jonathan Tasis on his thin lips. Tulio Moralez, behind him, had the good sense to turn his back to them and not look at them. Arriving at the foot of the hill. The search and rescue team found Jonathan Tasising down the mountain with Eleanora Lozada in his arms. The search and rescue team was stunned and frowned at Eleanora Lozada: Whats wrong with you? I told you to stay at the foot of the mountain and wait, why have you gone up without permission to look for someone?. Eleanora Lozada was about to exin when Jonathan Tasis seemed to understand what was going on and said coldly to the search and rescue team, Whats so bad, you cant talk right? Searchers: Jonathan Tasis led Eleanora Lozada to the car and instructed Tulio Moralez to turn up the heat in the car. Jonathan Tasis and Eleanora Lozada were soaking wet. Eleanora Lozada said, I think the mudslide has stopped and the school is safe for now, so I will take you to your dorm to take a hot shower and put on dry clothes. If this continues, both people will catch colds and fevers. Jonathan Tasis dark eyes suddenly turned to stare at her with a clear gaze, Arent you afraid of a misunderstanding from that Tomas Salcedo?. Eleanora Lozada: When were you ever afraid that Tomas Salcedo would misunderstand our rtionship? The mans frown, suddenly smiled slightly, Im certainly not afraid of misunderstanding that Tomas Salcedo, the more misunderstanding the better. He knew it was so. Eleanora Lozada brushed her lips and murmured, Anyway, our rtionship is a fact and there is nothing to misunderstand to exin. She said it not very loudly, as if talking to herself, but Jonathan Tasis heard it word for word and found it quite pleasing to the ear. The man took Eleanora Lozada in his arms and indicated to Tulio Moralez, Drive, to school. Eleanora Lozada didnt bother to struggle, she was really tired after the robbery. Back at the school, Eleanora Lozada arranged for a vacant dormitory to be given to Tulio Moralez. Then sneak into your own quarters with Jonathan Tasis in tow. Jonathan Tasis followed her, scowling at her. Eleanora Lozada froze when she turned to look at him: Why are you looking at me like that?. The man threw coldly, And you say youre not afraid of being misunderstood by this Tomas Salcedo, now you sneak around like that, am I that unnoticed?. Eleanora Lozada growled slightly and ignored his temper, she just went to the bathroom to turn on the hot water and said, Dont keep calling her Tomas Salcedo, she has a name, Tomas Salcedo, show some respect. Jonathan Tasis grimaced and sex appealed, Ill call him Tomas Salcedos, whats up. He Jonathan Tasis was going to say, He left you to your own devices and you spoke for him. But on second thought, it seemed too mean-spirited to talk that way about this Tomas Salcedo behind his back; he had few scruples at the mall, but not to the point of being so viinous. Eleanora Lozada asks, as she runs the hot water, What happened to him?. Jonathan Tasis frowns and says coldly, Not much, I resent the man. Eleanora Lozada is amused that this man can be so childish at times. After a while, when the hot water was almost ready, Eleanora Lozada deliberately called out, Mr. Jonathan,e take a shower. Jonathan Tasis raised an eyebrow, striding into the bathroom and hitting Eleanora Lozada directly, What did you just call me? And what about looking like him? Eleanora Lozada gagged, her little face reddening slightly as her eyes dodged, So you dont mind people calling you Mr. Jonathan? Next time dont be so rude. There was a dark gleam in Jonathan Tasis eyes as he wrapped a big arm around Eleanora Lozadas waist and brought her into his arms. Im not sure Im offended by people calling me Mr. Jonathan, but you are, and I like it. Eleanora Lozada: Yo, Im going out, you wash up first. Eleanora Lozada tries to wriggle out of his arms, but is pinned down by Jonathan Tasis, who leans over and whispers in her ear in a very low, soft voice: Youre wet too, youre going to catch a cold if you dont wash. It will be warmer if we wash together. hmm? What a bullshit reason, its clearly for her own benefit! It was indeed much warmer for two people to take a bath, but this one was also long.N?velDrama.Org content. Coming out of the bathroom, Jonathan Tasis got under the covers with Eleanora Lozada in his arms. Jonathan Tasis is a man, and his body was warm enough to hold Eleanora Lozada in his arms, and soon Eleanora Lozada was warm too. Eleanora Lozadas back was pressed against his chest, her body held tightly against his, and the mans hands intertwined with her fingers, warming her. Is it still cold? Eleanora Lozada shakes her head as she listens to the mans maic voice. Jonathan Tasis buried his head in the crook of Eleanora Lozadas shoulder and neck, sniffed deeply, kissed, and called her with a sigh, Eleanora. Hmm. Jonathan Tasis asks, Why did youe back up the mountain when you had obviously been rescued by the search and rescue team long ago? Eleanora Lozada told the truth: Because I was afraid I would never see you again. Besides, you went up the mountain for me, and if anything happened to you, I would feel bad for the rest of my life. I would only be at peace if I had gone to see you. Jonathan Tasis is happy, happy that Eleanora Lozada also cares about him. There will be no next time, no more. Eleanora Lozada looked back at the man behind her, But you clearly like meing to you. I like that you came to me because it shows that you care whether I live or die, but I forbid you to put yourself in such a dangerous situation. Eleanora Lozada turned around and hugged him, and tonight on the mountain, hearing him say he loved her, she was sure to be very emotional. Jonathan Tasis also embraced the soft fragrance in his arms, but when his hands came to rest on her waist, he paused slightly and a coldness shone in his eyes. The man pulled slightly away from the woman in his arms and asked, Eleanora, can you promise me something? What is it? I know you like children, but this baby in your belly, cant you have it? Jonathan Tasis is not generous enough to watch over his wife, giving birth to another mans child. Eleanora Lozada frowned, What do you mean? Eleanora, I know its hard to make you do this, but I promise you, after this baby is aborted, if you want a baby, we will have a new baby when you get well, Eleanora, when this baby is aborted, we will start over, I dont care what you did with that Tomas Salcedo, as long as youe back to me, dont give him children and stop thinking about the . of that Tomas Salcedo Snap! Before Jonathan Tasis could finish his sentence, Eleanora Lozada had pped him hard in the face. Chapter 676: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Punished by his wife Jonathan Tasis was dragged out of bed by Eleanora Lozada before he could react to why she had pped him. Jonathan Tasis, get the hell out of here! Eleanora Lozada was so angry that she even threw a pillow at him. Jonathan Tasis loves Eleanora Lozada, but he cant contain his anger when he sees Eleanora Lozada fighting him so much because of her son with Tomas Salcedo. Jonathan Tasis did not dodge and Eleanora Lozadas pillow crashed into his face and fell at his feet. The man looked at her sullenly and coldly: You keep that seed of Tomas Salcedos so well, but you were in danger in the mountain and he himself came to see you? That Tomas Salcedos says he likes you and loves you, but he doesnt even care if you live or die! Eleanora Lozada also red at him, Jonathan Tasis, the idiot! What does all this have to do with Tomas Salcedo! Eleanora Lozada took a deep breath and said, I can understand Tomas Salcedo not going to the mountain to save me. Jonathan Tasis gritted his teeth and cursed fuck, how much can she put up with Tomas Salcedo?. It was the first time Eleanora Lozada heard Jonathan Tasis swear. The annoyance and impatience on the mans handsome face was clear: Eleanora Lozada, what did we just tell?. If he couldnt let Tomas Salcedo go, why was he acting so worried about him just now, even when Jonathan Tasis thought Eleanora Lozada had just reconciled with him? Eleanora Lozada listened to his question and felt more and more that the man was probably a single-celled animal in his rtionships, good-natured and funny. Do you think I have two feet in the same boat?. Jonathan Tasis was scowling and the irritation and anger under his eyes was evident. He unconsciously reached into his pants pocket for a cigarette, but the pocket was empty and did not contain a cigarette holder. Eleanora Lozada and Jonathan Tasis stood there for about five minutes, neither of them speaking to each other and neither of them paying any attention to the other. Eleanora Lozada sat on the bed, wrapped in the sheets, bit her lip and finally broke the ice, Am I such a casual woman in your mind? Jonathan Tasiss brow furrowed and a dark gleam of surprise shone under his eyes, but Jonathan Tasis was on fire and had little power of thought, What are you trying to say? Eleanora Lozadas watery eyes stared at him, and seeing that Jonathan Tasis was not looking at her, she suddenlymanded, Jonathan Tasis, look at me. Jonathan Tasis: This is the first time a woman has ever given me orders like that. But the manplied with a ghost. Eleanora Lozada, still satisfied, looked at him with all eyes and said, Why dont you ask me how many months old is the baby in my belly? Jonathan Tasis was stunned, his heartbeat inexplicably quickened as the mans deep gaze fixed on Eleanora Lozadas slightly bulging belly, the lump in his throat slipped as he asked in a muffled voice, How many months has it been? Six months. Six months Thest time he kissed Eleanora Lozada was in January this year, when it was almost New Years Eve, but in the end Eleanora Lozada left. If you count from then, we are now almost in July, a little less than six months Jonathan Tasis gave a sharp jolt to his heart. So the seed in Eleanora Lozadas womb is your ? Eleanora Lozada looked at him without speaking and sat in unusual silence, Eleanora Lozada pursed her lips and said with a strained little face, Jonathan Tasis, do you think Im the kind of woman who, right after sleeping with you, can turn around and make love to another man? Jonathan Tasis jumped to his feet and strutted toward Eleanora Lozada, his eyes brimming with excitement and joy, So Im the babys father? Eleanora Lozada bit her lip, a bit exasperated, You dont believe me?.N?velDrama.Org owns this. She even questioned. Jonathan Tasis, looking a little frazzled, sat down next to Eleanora Lozada and gave her a hug, happy and not knowing how to organize his words, Eleanora, I didnt mean that, I was just. I was so happy that you were fighting with me and asking Exaltacion for birth control. pregnancy pills to take, and I thought that you wouldnt really have a baby for me, so I was so confused, why didnt I think in that direction? I was probably confused by the authorities. Eleanora Lozada heard his rambunctious words, and to be honest, it was the first time she had seen Jonathan Tasis so excited that he couldnt even speak properly. However, Eleanora Lozadas face remained cold and she said, Dont touch me, I havent forgiven you. I didnt want to tell you this, I just wanted to see when you would find out for yourself and then make you regret it for the rest of your life. As soon as Jonathan Tasis heard this, he pulled Eleanora Lozada to him again and hugged her tightly, Eleanora, I was wrong, I shouldnt have questioned you, I went out of my mind thinking that child belonged to that Tomas Salcedo. I was wrong, Eleanora. Eleanora Lozada watched him silently, always thinking that Jonathan Tasis now looked like a loyal boyfriend. Eleanora, can I touch our baby? Jonathan Tasis whispers in Eleanora Lozadas ear, his voice low and maic, his dark eyes dripping with tenderness as he looks at her. Eleanora Lozada growls slightly and ps his big hand away, deliberately teasing, Didnt you just say you wanted to abort this child? Why do you want to touch him now? But he, right now, doesnt want you to touch him. Jonathan Tasis is remorseful! Last time in Mountain City, he kidnapped Eleanora Lozada to the hospital and almost killed his own child with his bare hands, how stupid! He should have thought about it by now, the child in Eleanora Lozadas womb, it must be his. The man looked at Eleanora Lozada with a pathetic and penitent look, like a big loyal dog, and apologized: Eleanora, I made a mistake. Eleanora Lozada couldnt stand that loyal dog look from Jonathan Tasis and reached out to nudge him, Dont look at me, Ill forgive you if you go outside and stand for half an hour. Really? If it were that easy, you could stay out all night, let alone half an hour! Before Eleanora Lozada could say anything, Jonathan Tasis had immediately gotten up and strided out of the bedroom, positioning himself on her porch. Eleanora Lozada: Thats all he said. Eleanora Lozada looked out the window and saw Jonathan Tasis standing motionless outside in his fine clothes. Its raining again, and even though Jonathan Tasis is standing on the boardwalk and cant get wet, its raining and the wind is blowing hard, and even though its summer in June, its not The Holy City, Mountain City, and its still a little chilly in the early summer hours, especially with natural disasters, and its only in the early years. Eleanora Lozada looked at the time on her phone and after ten minutes, Eleanora Lozada knocked on the window and said, Come in. Jonathan Tasis came in from outside with a shiver and hugged Eleanora Lozada as soon as he arrived, Are you over being angry yet? Eleanora Lozada frowned with a disgusted look on her face and pushed him, Dont hug me, youll get frostbite. Then Ill go take another hot shower before I hug you again. Without telling a lie, Jonathan Tasis got up to go to the bathroom, and behind him, Eleanora Lozada, sitting on the bed, had held out her hand. Jonathan Tasis looked at the slender, tender hand that held his. Eleanora Lozada spoke sullenly, Jonathan Tasis, dont ever doubt me again, and if you do, Ill make sure you never find me. In the gloom, the mans thin lips tinkled softly as he turned away, reached under the sheets and hugged Eleanora Lozada tightly. Eleanora, if I ever doubt you again, let me live alone for the rest of my life. Eleanora Lozada gave him an expressionless look and yawned, Very sleepy, very sleepy. Eleanora Lozada lies down, closes her eyes and falls asleep. Jonathan Tasis alsoy down and carefully approached her, speaking softly, Eleanora, I havent touched our baby yet. Under the sheets, Eleanora Lozada took Jonathan Tasisrge, slender hands and rested them on her stomach. Jonathan Tasis felt instantlyplete when she touched that small, round belly. Feeling it was worth telling him what he had to do now, even if it meant death. The baby in Eleanoras womb, it was his, it was really his. It was too good, too good, so good that even her hand, which was touching Eleanora Lozadas stomach, began to tremble. Eleanora Lozada was fast asleep when arge hand firmly encircled her waist and the back of her head was pressed into a warm nest of neck. A warm male voice rang in Eleanora Lozadas ears, Eleanora, I love you, dont leave me again. In her dream, the corners of Eleanora Lozadas lips, curved. Chapter 677: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Caramel with Love Jonathan Tasis slept very soundly, probably because he had gone through a lot of emotions and exertionsst night, and even had a little fever in the middle of the night after the rain, so this morning he slept so lightly that he didnt even notice that Eleanora Lozada woke up. Jonathan Tasis woke up to find that Eleanora Lozada was not with him or at the lodge. Remembering thest time Eleanora Lozada left, when he was too drunk to sleep, Jonathan Tasis became inexplicably nervous when he woke up and Eleanora Lozada was gone. Eleanora? Eleanora! Jonathan Tasis immediately pulled up the covers, got out of bed, put on his slippers and went out in his bathrobe to find Eleanora Lozada. Here, Eleanora Lozada came to Tomas Salcedos bedroom to ask Jonathan Tasis for clothes. Last night, Jonathan Tasis got soaked in the rain and his clothes were soaked all over. Jonathan Tasis and Tulio Moralez came in a hurry and did not bring a change of clothes. Eleanora Lozada got up early to wash Jonathan Tasis clothes, but conditions here are so backward that there is no washer to tumble dry, let alone a dryer, so we have to rely on natural drying, but the sun hasnt shone much today, so the clothes wont be dry until tomorrow. As soon as Tomas Salcedo opened the bedroom door, Eleanora Lozada saw Tomas Salcedos bruised and swollen face, which was a bit tragic andical. It was Jonathan Tasis fault for hitting someone yesterday. Tomas Salcedo asked incredulously, So what is President Jonathans rtionship to you? Eleanora Lozada no longer needed to hide anything and said, I have kept you in the dark, but Jonathan Tasis is the father of the child I am expecting. Tomas Salcedo was a bit annoyed, his brow furrowed more, Eleanora, you should have told me earlier. Im sorry, I didnt think it would cause you trouble. As soon as Eleanora Lozadas words were out of her mouth, a stern,manding male voice suddenly rang out, What are you telling her youre sorry? Eleanora Lozada and Tomas Salcedo simultaneously looked toward the source of the sound, only to see Jonathan Tasis striding toward them in a light pink bathrobe that was an unknown number of sizes too small and in flip-flops. The two long legs under the bathrobe didnt match this damn ghost bathrobe. This was the first time Eleanora Lozada had seen such an unconventional Jonathan Tasis. Normally, Jonathan Tasis was an overbearing, well-dressed man, even at home in his house clothes, the mans aura was overwhelming, even when he was in front of her and deliberately restrained, but Eleanora Lozada had never seen something as untrustworthy as Jonathan Tasis was today. Eleanora Lozada couldnt help but snort andugh. Jonathan Tasis frowned slightly as he approached her, Whats that smile?. Eleanora Lozada was about to say something when she thought Tomas Salcedo was there and said, Nothing,ter. Jonathan Tasis took Eleanora Lozadas hand and looked at Tomas Salcedo with arrogant eyes, Professor Tomas, I have bothered you to take care of my Eleanora before, I misunderstood when I hit you yesterday, Professor Tomas as Eleanorasmon friend, when Eleanora was in trouble, you went to inform the search and rescue team to go up the mountain to save Eleanora, I must thank you for that. Tomas Salcedo felt humiliated to the point that his face got hot. Jonathan Tasis apparently thanks him, but the significance of this statement is clearly twofold. First, Tomas Salcedo and Eleanora Lozada were ordinary friends, and second, Tomas Salcedo shrugged his shoulders when something happened to Eleanora Lozada. If they were ordinary friends, no one would want to risk his life, but this Tomas Salcedo, who says he likes Eleanora Lozada, is so unlikely to stand the test of his affection. Even if Jonathan Tasis did not say so, Eleanora Lozada knew that she had no expectations about Tomas Salcedo himself, and that she would only feel guilty if he climbed the mountain to save her, and she would not know how to repay Tomas Salcedo. Eleanora Lozada reached out and squeezed Jonathan Tasis fingers without moving, signaling him to stop talking. Jonathan Tasis perceived Eleanora Lozadas small gesture and the impatience and dislike he felt for Tomas Salcedo in the back of his eyes finally faded a little. Eleanora Lozada smiled and said, Professor Tomas, can I borrow two items of clothing, both Jonathan Tasis and Tulio Moralez clothes got wet yesterday and are still wet. Tomas Salcedo is probably the tallest of the male teachers here, and Tomas Salcedo appears to be about 1m78, but still, Eleanora Lozada is not sure that Jonathan Tasis and Tulio Moralez can fit into Tomas Salcedos clothes after all. Jonathan Tasis and Tulio Moralez are quite tall, Jonathan Tasis is estimated to be 65. Tomas Salcedo nodded and pulled out two suits from inside the house and said, I bought these tworge suits, President Jonathan should be able to wear them. Eleanora Lozada took the dress and made a gesture of thanks, Thank you, Professor Tomas. No, Eleanora I Tomas Salcedo had something to say to Eleanora Lozada, but finally, in the presence of Jonathan Tasis, he also stopped his voice, Its nothing, go change. By the time Jonathan Tasis shook Eleanora Lozadas hand and headed back to the lodge, Eleanora Lozada stared at Jonathan Tasis and finally smiled. Jonathan Tasis looked at her suspiciously, his brow furrowed more, but his mouth was deliberately mocking, You just smiled at the sight of me, and now youre smiling again, Eleanora, am I amusing you that much? Less narcissism. With that, Eleanora Lozada tapped Jonathan Tasis on the arm and pointed to the bedroom window, Look at the window. Jonathan Tasis dutifully turned to look at his reflection in the window C A big, tall man, 57, wearing a much smaller, fluffy, mismatched light pink bathrobe with slippers. The dress was all the more entric because the face was handsome and the figure was particrly erect, so it set off the dress. Jonathan Tasis looked at the man in the window, pointed and asked Eleanora Lozada next to him, This man, who is he, I dont know him. Eleanora Lozada raised her hand and twisted his arm, Who told you to go out in my gown? If you didnt know better, youd think you were some sort of. Pervert! Pervert! As soon as Jonathan Tasis turned to look at Eleanora Lozada, he saw Tomas Salcedo standing in the bedroom doorway, not far down the long hallway, watching them. Jonathan Tasis suddenly reached out and put his arms around Eleanora Lozada, bowing his head and whispering softly in Eleanora Lozadas ear, I thought you ran away again likest time, you ran away almost all year, Eleanora, dont leave me again. I dont want to waste any more time with you. Eleanora Lozadas heart stirred at the thought of him running out to her in a hurry, putting on a robe because she feared he would leave again, and she said quietly, Well, I wont run anymore. Jonathan Tasis reached up and cupped her face, his eyes deep and focused on her, his thin lips hooked, Run again, break your leg and lock you up.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Eleanora Lozada was about to curse pervert! pervert! when her lips were covered by the mans thin lips. A rush of heat. It was out, and there were teachersing and going, and Eleanora Lozada reached up nervously and grabbed Jonathan Tasis by the cor of his shirt, his little face flushed and hot as a boiled shrimp. The man kissed her for a long, long time, and only released Eleanora Lozada when the afterglow showed Tomas Salcedo walking away toward the bedroom, not far away, lost in thought. Eleanora Lozadas lips kissed with an overflowing redness. Eleanora Lozada pushed her dress straight into Jonathan Tasis arms before biting her lip and blushing as she moved forward alone. Jonathan Tasis smiled, knowing the little woman was shy. When they arrived at the lodge, Jonathan Tasis threw Tomas Salcedos clothes overboard. Eleanora Lozada asked suspiciously, Youre not going to change in it? Jonathan Tasis sat on the edge of Eleanora Lozadas bed with a somewhat arrogant tone, I dont want to wear it. What are you going to do today? Jonathan Tasis slumped on his cot in the bedroom, Im not going out today. Eleanora Lozada: This man, thats really enough. Then Ill send the clothes to Mr. Tulio. Jonathan Tasis emitted a hmm and theny back on Eleanora Lozadas cot and continued to rest his eyes. Chapter 678: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Growing Rose Bushes for Her In the evening, Jonathan Tasis clothes dried after Eleanora Lozada retrieved them from the outside clothesline and blew on them with a hair dryer for a while. Jonathan Tasis spent the day in bed, except for Eleanora Lozadas morning and midday trips for food, Jonathan Tasis did not move from the bed and also dominated Eleanora Lozada by lying on the bed with his arms around her, fancy name: pregnant women need more rest. Eleanora Lozada threw Jonathan Tasis her air-dried clothes, watched himy there all day and said, Get dressed and lets go out to dinner. Jonathan Tasis put on his clothes, washed himself again, stood in front of Eleanora Lozada in human form and said, That Tomas Salcedo has taken care of you a bit while I was gone, we are going back to La Ciudad Santa in a few days, shall we invite him to a dinner? Eleanora Lozada looked at him and deliberately asked in turn, Who said I was going back to La Ciudad Santa with you?. Jonathan Tasis looked at her, Do you really want to stay here in the middle of nowhere for the rest of your life? Who says birds donty eggs here? The birds in the Holy City donty eggs, they have nests all over the Mountain City. Jonathan Tasis: Surprisingly, I was speechless. The man wrapped his arms around her and took her in whole, whispering in her ear, But I have a yard full of roses in Blue County Vis waiting for you toe home. Eleanora Lozadas heart took a heavy blow, and her watery eyes stared at Jonathan Tasis for a long moment before she finally wrapped her arms around the mans neck. Jonathan Tasis looked down, kissed her ear, and asked, So now its a promise toe back to The Holy City with me? Eleanora Lozada joked, Im going back to La Ciudad Santa to help you with your yard full of roses, how can a tough guy like you know how to take care of delicate flowers? The mans thin lips curved and hisrge hands tightened around her waist as he teased, So those roses are more important than me? Eleanora Lozada wrapped her arms around his neck and looked out the window at the beautiful twilight, smiling sweetly with arched eyebrows. Roses are important, but the ones you nted for me, even more so. The answer wasplete, pleasing Jonathan Tasispletely, and the man kissed her on the cheek, Ill nt a mountain of roses for youter. Jonathan Tasis had put a lot of work on hold during his stay in the Mountain City, as Eleanora Lozada naturally knew. Jonathan Tasis had spent too much time in Mountain City to find her, and Eleanora Lozada didnt need to pretend anymore; Mountain City had been for her a ce of istion and oblivion, but now that the knot in her heart had opened, it was time to leave. Eleanora Lozada wrote her letter of resignation and walked into the principals office. Principal, thank you for taking care of me and amodating me for most of the year. But I really have to go home now. The principal took the resignation letter and smiled meaningfully at her, Eleanora, you and President Jonathan have known each other for a long time, no wonder President Jonathan donated five million to our school without saying a word. President Jonathan is doing it for you. A little embarrassed by the principalsment, Eleanora Lozada raised her hand and ran it through the loose strands of hair around her ear. Director, dont make fun of me. Professor Eleanora, go home. But we, the Alquezar School, always have our doors open for you, and you cane back and visit us whenever you want. Thank you, director. Eleanora Lozada said goodbye to the children. As the ck Bentley pulled out of the Alquezar School, Eleanora Lozada buried her face in Jonathan Tasis arms, finally wetting her eyes slightly. Jonathan Tasis said nothing, just reached up to gently soothe the small woman in his arms. Having been here for the better part of a year, there is more or less an emotional attachment that Jonathan Tasis can understand. On the ne back to The Holy City, Jonathan Tasis looked at the soft, clear side of the womans face and asked her, Why did you leave without saying hello to that Tomas Salcedo guy at the end? He also thought Eleanora Lozada would say hello to Tomas Salcedo. Eleanora Lozada gave him a smiling look, I thought you didnt like me making contact with him. I really dont like you having contact with him, I dont like you having contact with any man other than me. However, Jonathan Tasis would not have been so mean if Eleanora Lozada had actually gone to say goodbye to Tomas Salcedo, and it certainly wasnt because of him that Eleanora Lozada didnt go to say hello. However, Eleanora Lozada came clean: Because I didnt want to leave him any thoughts. It would be cruel to leave thoughts behind and give nothing. That Tomas Salcedo didnt even go to the bush to look for you when you were in danger, and you dont hate him and think about him? Eleanora Lozada passed over the food from the machine in front of her and raised an eyebrow, Its not that I love him, I just see him as a normal friend, didnt you say that too? As a normal friend its normal for him not to risk saving someones life. Jonathan Tasis was d of these words and poked Eleanora Lozadas ribs on her te, So long in Mountain City, youve gotten thinner when you get hugged, eat more. Eleanora Lozada did not refuse and quite liked the ribs. After half a moment, Eleanora Lozada suddenly turned her eyes and looked at him with a radiant glow, But if you had known I was in danger and hadnt taken the initiative to save me, I think I would have been angry and probably hated you. Jonathan Tasis looked at her with a slight, warm smile and loving eyes, and the man reached up to touch her cheek and said in a serious tone, Eleanora, I will not put you in danger again. There will be no such assumptions in the future. Liar. Eleanora Lozada cursed casually. Jonathan Tasis was slightly puzzled and a little confused, What have I lied to you about?. Eleanora Lozada pointed to her stomach, deliberately frightened, You say you wont put me in danger again, but pregnancy and childbirth are dangerous things, and many pregnant women have died in childbirth before. Jonathan Tasiss brow furrowed deeply at the words died in childbirth, and the mans dark eyes fixed on Eleanora Lozadas slightly bulging belly. So, can we send him back now? Eleanora Lozada let out augh, Where to send him, hes here and hell have to be born. I thought you said production was dangerous? Eleanora Lozada had just wanted to tease him, but she hadnt expected the man to know anything about pregnancy and childbirth, and seemed genuinely frightened by what she said, I was just teasing you. Eleanora Lozada had just finished eating and was a little sleepy, yawning as shey back and closed her eyes.N?velDrama.Org content. Jonathan Tasis bowed solemnly, Eleanora, how about we dont have any more babies. Anyway, its nice for two people. Eleanora Lozada: . Mr. Jonathan, modern medical technology is still very advanced, and even if there is a difficult delivery during the process, the mortality rate is rtively low, so there is no need to worry. Jonathan Tasis, however, was unsure and said, When we go back to The Holy City, Im going to ask Adam Rouco, Estre Berrocal has already had two children, she must have a lot of experience. Eleanora Lozada turned away and went back to sleep, not wanting to talk to that idiot anymore. Chapter 679: Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan – Time to call Mrs. Jonathan. Eleanora Lozada awoke from a drowsy sleep on the ne, and no sooner had she stepped off the ne than she was awakened by a hot summer breeze from The Holy City. The Holy City is much hotter than the Mountain City, and it was sweltering when we left the airport. Jonathan Tasis hugged her and climbed into the car while Tulio Moralez drove. Boss, should we go to the office first or go home to rest first? Jonathan Tasis had been out of the office for a few days and there was a lot of work piling up there, so if it was normal, Jonathan Tasis would have gone to the office to take care of things before going home to rest. Jonathan Tasis would not have asked Eleanora Lozada to apany him to the office. Jonathan Tasis looked slightly at a somewhat tired Eleanora Lozada and spoke, Go back to Vis of Blue County. Okay. When we arrived at Vis del Condado Azul, Eleanora Lozada opened the door to a courtyard filled with pale pink rose bushes. The scent of the rose bushes was light and faint, but because of therge area of rose bushes, the hot summer air had a hint of coolness. Eleanora Lozada, all tired and relieved atst, asked Jonathan Tasis with some surprise, You nted all these rose bushes? In the courtyard, Exaltation was pruning the nts and flowers and smiled when she saw Jonathan Tasis returning with Eleanora Lozada, Sir, Miss Analena, you are back atst. Jonathan Tasis did not answer Eleanora Lozadas question, but took Eleanora Lozadas hand between his own and walked towards the vi, instructing Exaltation as he passed by, Stop calling Miss Analena, its time to change it to Maam. Exaltacion was stunned when her eyesnded on Eleanora Lozadas bulging belly, her eyes lit up and she immediately understood, Yes yes Maam, you . are you pregnant? Eleanora Lozadas ears were flushed and her face was a little thin, but she did not deny it and nodded her head. Exaltacion asked again, Looking at this belly, she must be five or six months old, right? Yes, for more than six months. Jonathan Tasis put his arm around Eleanora Lozadas waist and said in a deep voice, Lets go inside to rest, weve been on the road for half a day, Exaltacion, you go cook some nutritious porridge. Seeing that Jonathan Tasis was in a good mood, Exaltacion smiled and said: Yes sir, Im on my way. Once inside the vi, Jonathan Tasis and Eleanora Lozada had just sat down to rest on the sofa when a car engine sounded outside. A red Ferrari is parked in the courtyard. Pe Prats, wearing a seasonal Chanel dress, got out of her car and headed toward the vi. Jonathan Tasis! At the sound of Pe Prats voice, Jonathan Tasis eyes sank, why had Pe Prats, a difficult man,e uninvited? Jonathan Tasis unconsciously nced at Eleanora Lozada, who gave him a look to experience for herself. Jonathan Tasis stood up and strutted toward Pe Prats, Who told you toe here? Exaltacion told me, he said you would be back today. I came today to see if you had brought your girlfriend back As soon as the words were out of her mouth, Pe Prats looked behind Jonathan Tasis and was a little surprised to see Eleanora Lozada sitting on the couch. And you really did bring him back. Jonathan Tasis looked at her with cold eyes and said bluntly, Now that your curiosity has been satisfied and youve seen what you wanted to see, I wont keep you for dinner. Pe Prats gave him a deliberate look, You are heartless, you wont even let me stay for dinner, what kind of god is your wife, she wont even let me look at her Before Pe Prats could finish her sentence, Eleanora Lozada, who was sitting on the sofa, suddenly stood up and politely invited Pe Prats, Miss Pe, stay and have dinner with us. Jonathan Tasis shuddered, N?velDrama.Org owns this. Whats the situation. Pe Prats looked smugly at Jonathan Tasis and muttered under her breath, If you dont save me for dinner, someone else will, naturally. Hmph! Jonathan Tasis walked over to Eleanora Lozada, frowned slightly, looked amused at Eleanora Lozada and asked, Why did you leave Pe Prats as a light bulb for dinner? Eleanora Lozada looked at Jonathan Tasis with indifference, Miss Pe is your ex, so wouldnt it be too mean of me not to stay with your ex for dinner? Miss Pe is your ex, so I can get to know you a little better with Miss Pe. Jonathan Tasis put a hand to his temple, his head hurt. Chapter 680: Only a battle-hardened bull can eat young grass. Jonathan Tasis sat in the house and looked through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the two women, looking out at the flowers in the yard, amazingly talking andughing, and the picture was damned harmonious. The rtionship between Jonathan Tasis and Pe Prats, although it did not end and was not really a rtionship, it was not a real rtionship, but we all have a bad conscience, after all Pe Prats was his girlfriend, even if nothing happened between them, but in the eyes of Eleanora Lozada, Pe Prats was also Jonathan Tasis serious ex. Jonathan Tasis is sitting on the sofa, tweeting to Adan Rouco. Discipline your niece well, the older one is no longer young and its time for you, as an uncle, to worry about her marriage. No sooner had he sent the message than Adam Rouco replied, If its about your marriage, I can help boost it. Jonathan Tasis had no time to joke with him and looked out the floor-to-ceiling window where Pe Prats and Eleanora Lozada were gossiping as if they were friends, and although he couldnt hear what they were saying, the asional winning smile Pe Prats threw him was a good indication that he must be in the presence of Eleanora Lozada. This Pe Prats, in all likelihood, is here for revenge. Jonathan Tasis cut to the chase and told Adam Rouco, You call Pe Prats directly now and ask her toe to your house for dinner. On the other end of the phone, Adam Rouco was old and calm, Benefits. Give a price. So, in The Vis of Repulse Bay. Paulita pushed open the studio door with her tablet in her arms, Dad, do you have time now? y with me. Paulita ran to Adam Rouco in her little yellow duck shoes and, as she climbed up to sit on hisp, her little hand touched the screen of Adam Roucos cell phone and tapped the number 5 to send it. There, Jonathan Tasis thought that Adam Rouco wanted five million: You ask for a lot of money. Adam Rouco ckmails him with a phone call and extorts $5 million from him! Adam Rouco hugged Paulita, his dark eyes scanned the phone, frowned slightly and growled softly. Five million is still too much, so hes being polite. Sorry, I was asking for $50 million. Jonathan Tasis: Adam Rouco is so tantly old! Next, Adam Rouco sent another tweet, You have three minutes to think about it. What a bully! Paulita, sitting on Adam Roucosp, was unloading the game andined to Adam Rouco: Dad, this is so slow, it takes three minutes! Adam Rouco stroked his daughters little head, Good girl. Adam Rouco added: My daughters game starts in three minutes, so if you dont hurry, I wont have time to call you back. Jonathan Tasis: Call me now and Ill have my assistant wire you the moneyter. Adam Rouco returned the OK gesture within seconds. Jonathan Tasis looked at this OK and felt the urge to punch Adam Rouco in the face through the screen. What a way to confront a brother. Here in the studio, Adam Rouco has just finished ying a game with Paulita when Estre Berrocal, who is painting downstairs, receives a text message on her mobile bank. She has this bank card, which is Adam Roucos secondary card, but it is linked to his mobile number for convenience. She looked at the message and received 50 million, frowning slightly, thinking that a customer of Adam Roucos business had the wrong card number. Estre Berrocal took the cell phone up to the studio to find Adam Rouco and asked, I just received 50 million on my card, did I get the wrong amount? Adam Rouco scanned the text message on the phone handed to him by Estre Berrocal and smiled faintly, There is no mistake in the remittance, here you go as pocket money. Thats a lot of money, I cant use up my allowance. Here is the extra dor I earned, spend it as you like, no need to get overwhelmed. Estre Berrocal asked no questions, but she was convinced that it was too easy for capitalists to make money, and that you could make $50 million at one time with a dor from outside. She could never have made that much money in her life from her regr job. Adam Rouco pulled Paulita off hisp and she grabbed the hem of Estre Berrocals skirt and said, Estar, I want money too!. Estre Berrocal stroked her daughters little head, smiled, and asked, Yes, how much does Paulita want? Paulita extended a little p, Five dors! I want to buy candy. Adam Rouco also patted his daughters head and said, Paulita, Daddy doesnt have five dors. Paulitas little eyebrow furrowed, Why are you so poor, Daddy, do you have any money left to buy milk for my brother and me to drink? Milk costs ten dors. Adam Rouco: Papa doesnt have five dors, but he has many hundreds. Paulita: Estre Berrocal: This man, he is so showy, he is heavenly showy. As Estre Berrocal was leading Paulita down the stairs, Adam Rouco suddenly remembered: By the way, Pe Prats ising home for dinnerter. Estre Berrocal was stunned, Why is Pe Prats suddenlying home for dinner?. After Estre Berrocals marriage to Adam Rouco, Pe Prats continued with her, but Estre Berrocal was married and had a second child, so she had less contact with Pe Prats, who did not usuallye to dinner at her uncles house, except for New Years Eve parties. She is a rare visitor these days. Eleanora Lozada is back and Pe Prats went to Jonathan Tasis house today to mess up and of course Jonathan Tasis had to kick her out. Estre Berrocal: No way, Pe hasnt left Jonathan Tasis yet? Dont you have someone out there to introduce Pe to? Adam Rouco looked at her and scoffed, That, of all the friends Ive yed with, Matthew Galvez is the only one whos not a famous pasture. Estre Berrocal shook her head at the thought of Matthew Galvezs puppy dog look, Forget about that Matthew Galvez, he doesnt look like hes had enough fun. Adam Rouco: Pe Prats is really a girl at heart, Matthew Galvez doesnt see Pe either, and I heard that Matthew Galvezs family recently got him a fiance, a fat girl, and Matthew Galvez is having fun. Estre Berrocal raised an eyebrow, certain that Matthew Galvez wasnt distracted enough to be amused. Adam Rouco took Estre Berrocals hand and squeezed it in his palm, saying amused, Besides, if I were to introduce a friend of my generation to Pe Prats, and if I did, wouldnt it spoil my rtionship with Pe, and Im her uncle? So Im still Pes best friend, should I call you brother-inw along with Pe? A deep, dark glint shone under the mans dark eyes as he lowered his gaze and spoke yfully into her ear, I dont mind if you want to scream, but only in bed. Estre Berrocal: What wicked things go through this mans mind! And youre not afraid of people saying youre old and young! Adam Rouco returned without blushing: Only a battle-hardened bull can eat young grass. Estre Berrocal turned red at once at the mans words and dragged Paulita up the stairs in a hurry. N?velDrama.Org content. Vis del Condado Azul. Jonathan Tasis was finally relieved when Pe Prats was called on Adam Roucos phone. During dinner, Jonathan Tasis looked at Eleanora Lozada several times and finally couldnt resist asking her, What did you and Pe Prats talk about this evening that was so pleasant? Eleanora Lozada took a sip of her rib soup, Girl talk wouldnt interest you. Jonathan Tasis didnt think Pe Prats was so innocent and asked directly, Didnt Pe Prats poke me in the back? However, Eleanora Lozada left her dishes, Mr. Jonathan, is there an old rtionship you havent cleared with me?. An old love affair? His affair with Analena Lozada was known to Eleanora Lozada all along, and it certainly wasnt Analena Lozada who was being talked about. Chapter 681: Becoming Mrs. Eleanora When Jonathan Tasis was in love with Analena Lozada, they were all students and did nothing out of the ordinary. However, for the ten or so years leading up to his encounter with Eleanora Lozada, Jonathan Tasis had to admit that he was pretty much a jerk. At the time, he was lonely and had no regr partner, he was single, and a single, wealthy man naturally doesnt need a partner in that arena. Eleanora Lozada smiled and said, Mr. Jonathan, would you like to tell me about Miss S, Zta Calvo, Miss R and various models and celebrities you used to be with? Mr. Jonathan: This damn Pe Prats, why doesnt she be a gossip reporter! All those people, who she didnt remember, Pe Prats had even signed her up, not to mention going to Eleanora Lozada to tattle on her! Dont let him ever see Pe Prats as a person again or hell throw Pe Prats into the Sahara desert to eat sand. Jonathan Tasis hurried to put down the dishes, how could he continue eating his food, and immediately got up from the other side of Eleanora Lozadas table, sat down next to Eleanora Lozada, put his arms around Eleanora Lozada, looked sincerely at the woman and said, Eleanora, all those women you were talking about, I dont remember any of them, I really dont. Eleanora Lozada gave a meaningful oh, her watery eyes shone at Jonathan Tasis with a special calmness and even a slight smile on her face, So, is President Jonathan a noble man who forgets things? Or does President Jonathan only have 419 with them? A one-night stand with someone who fucking remembers. Jonathan Tasis wanted to burst out but restrained himself, he certainly couldnt admit to having a 419 rtionship with those women, whether he had one or not, he couldnt admit to having one yet. Eleanora, those are things of the past, and I havent been around those women since I met you. The more a man tries to exin, the darker he tends to be, as Jonathan Tasis is now. Eleanora Lozada nodded, stating, So Pe Prats is not lying to me, you have had a very rich history of past affairs. Jonathan Tasis: fuck. Eleanora Lozada, almost having eaten, stood up and said, Im full, take your time. Jonathan Tasis followed with a quick, Are you full or are you full of gas?.N?velDrama.Org content. Im not mad. Eleanora Lozada went up first to rest, while Jonathan Tasis clutched his phone and sent a harsh message to Pe Prats. Dont let me see you again, and the next time I see you, Ill cut out your tongue! Pe Prats calmly replies, Its called a gentlemans revenge, not a decade toote. Who let him cheat on her in the first ce! After this revenge, Pe Prats has really let loose. Over here, Jonathan Tasis came up with his long legs in the bedroom. Eleanora Lozada is standing by the window, rubbing her bulging belly as she looks out at the view. Jonathan Tasis approached, somewhat ingratiatingly, Its a nice day outside, would you like to go for a walk outside, the doctor said proper exercise is good for pregnant women. Ive eaten enough and now Im going for a walk, its easy for my stomach to drop. Jonathan Tasis, upset and knowing that Eleanora Lozada was upset, said, Eleanora, I was just ying with those women. Eleanora Lozada opens nonchntly, Will President Jonathan ever say in front of another woman, oh, what about me and that Eleanora Lozada, it was just for fun? Jonathan Tasis chokes out. You are Ms. Eleanora, how can those womenpare to you. Eleanora Lozada brushed the corner of her lips, Normally the main court maid is not as favored as the side chamber maid. Jonathan Tasis holds his forehead, What is this, what wife, what mistress.? I have only one wife for you, and I will have only one wife for the rest of my life. Tomorrow well go get our license. When Eleanora Lozada lowered her eyes, Jonathan Tasis thought she didnt believe him and continued, Eleanora, I may have had one-night stands with women, I cant deny that, but I also didnt have you with me at the time, and that can only qualify as the normal needs of a normal man, but over the years I can assure you there have never been more than ten such asions. Eleanora Lozada grunted slightly, No more than ten times is worth bragging about. Jonathan Tasis: Well, she was wrong. Jonathan Tasis wrapped his arms around Eleanora Lozada and looked at her with a deep, exclusive gaze, Eleanora, its true that Ive had many women in the past, but ones I really didnt have the hots for, and I dont even remember the faces or names of those women. At cocktail parties, there are always fellows who make a smart move and cram in a good-looking beauty, and as a man with normal needs and a long history of bachelorhood, its only natural for me to ept. Besides, Analena Lozada died before he met Eleanora Lozada, and Jonathan Tasis didnt want to keep his body for anyone. Since there is no one you really like, sleeping around is just a way to relieve your physical needs, and I think most men in this world have experienced this. Eleanora Lozada gave him a pouty look and said in a deliberately cold voice, When you marry me, youll have to clean up your act with the outside world, and if I find out youre still seeing them, Ill take the kids and leave you. Jonathan Tasis is not likely to have any dealings with these women, basically sleep with them and give them a check, no second time around. Ms. Eleanora, after meeting you, Im your very own Mr. Jonathan. Eleanora Lozadas small, white face flushed slightly, Go take a walk. The next day, Eleanora Lozada slept until after ten oclock. Eleanora Lozada got out of bed, put on her slippers and went to the bathroom to wash up. While brushing her teeth, she suddenly saw in the mirror that she was wearing a diamond ring on her ring finger. Eleanora Lozada stretches her hand out in front of herself, staring at the diamond ring. It was Jonathan Tasis who had put it on while she was sleeping. Eleanora Lozada looks at herself in the mirror and arches her eyebrows. After washing up, Eleanora Lozada went downstairs and saw Jonathan Tasis sitting at the dining room table. Eleanora Lozada sat down next to him and asked, When did you put the ring on me? I didnt even feel it. Jonathan Tasis took her small, white, thin hand, rubbed his fingers over the diamond ring on her ring finger and said, I got up this morning to put it on you, and since you were asleep, I didnt call you. When did you buy it? I had it ready a long time ago, but I never had a chance to help you put it on. When I had already prepared the marriage contract and was going to help you put the ring on too, you ran away. When he said that, Eleanora Lozada felt a little embarrassed, I couldnt have married you under those circumstances. I know, I dont me you. But now that were in this situation, shouldnt we get the marriage license as soon as possible? Eleanora Lozadas ears pricked up and she avoided looking away, lifting her toast to her mouth and, a little shyly, whispered, You fix it. Jonathan Tasis thin lips curved and his long arm rested on the back of the chair she was sitting in as he approached her, Ms. Eleanora, did you just say yes? Eleanora Lozada tore off a piece of toast and shoved it directly into Jonathan Tasis mouth; eating should gag him. The man was very pleased with himself for getting a good deal. Chapter 682: Married After breakfast, Jonathan Tasis urged Eleanora Lozada to go upstairs to change clothes. Eleanora Lozada, after changing and following Jonathan Tasis to his car, asked, Where are we going? Arent you working today? Jonathan Tasis had already missed a lot of work to go to Mountain City to pick her up, and now that he was back, would it be too much for him to keep driving her around? Jonathan Tasis drove the car and said, Go get your license. Eleanora Lozada was stunned, she didnt expect Jonathan Tasis to be in such a hurry to drag her to get her license. Then why didnt you tell me before?. Whats wrong? Im not even wearing makeup. The clothes are casual, too. Jonathan Tasis nced at her white face and said with a slight curl of his lips, I thought you were wearing makeup. Eleanora Lozadas soft lips curled unconsciously, how had she not seen before that this man was so good at making people happy? Eleanora Lozada lowered the mirror on the passenger side, pulled an air cushion out of her purse and pressed it to her face, then pulled out a lipstick and smeared it on her face, so she could apply light makeup for the wedding photos. Turning her face towards Jonathan Tasis, he looked at her slightly red, full lips and couldnt resist the urge to kiss them, but was stopped by Eleanora Lozada. Driving. Jonathan Tasis still took advantage of the red light to wrap his arms around Eleanora Lozada and kiss her, Ms. Eleanora, youre flirting with me. Seducing me. Eleanora Lozada was unimpressed, she only had her lips painted, how could she seduce him? By the way, I dont have my ount book or my ID card with me. Jonathan Tasis opened the drawer of the car and took out his ount book and ID card. Eleanora Lozada was a little surprised, When did you take it?. I put it in the car earlier while you were sleeping, in case I forgot. Jonathan Tasis has long wanted to marry Eleanora Lozada. When we arrived at the RegistroCivil, Jonathan Tasis walked in with his arm around Eleanora Lozada to get his pass. Eleanora Lozada is easy going and doesnt like to make a big scene, so Jonathan Tasis didnt clear the room. When it came time to get the license, the middle-aged woman who registered the marriage saw right away that Eleanora Lozada was pregnant and asked, with a slight frown and an unpleasant tone, Youre getting married in wedlock, arent you? There are many young couples whoe to us to get married, but after six months there are also many whoe to us to get divorced. I advise you to think it through and never get married reluctantly just for a child. Eleanora Lozada blushed a little at thement; after all, being pregnant out of wedlock is nothing to be proud of. Jonathan Tasis was unconcerned, taking Eleanora Lozadas hand between his own and cing it on the table, his eyes riveted on the pentagram nonchntly. I love my wife so much that I got her pregnant first only because I was afraid she wouldnt want to marry me, and now that shes pregnant, its very safe for me. Eleanora Lozadas face, with a shock, turnedpletely red and her other hand, from under the table, twisted Jonathan Tasiss thigh hard. This man, what nonsense! Jonathan Tasis, however, still smiled weakly at the staff with a detached coldness on his face, So, can we get the marriage license now? The slightly stunned registration staff did not expect the man to say something so embarrassing. They have been working here for many years and have seen many such situations. Usually, the woman is pregnant and begs the man to marry her, and the man is usually reluctant. Moreover, the man in front of her, with a handsome face, deep and delicate features, and erect body, is a rare man with such good looks and conditions to be deeply in love. The registration officer gave them a meaningful look and, with his unsmiling face, finally smiled and said, You seem to be really in love. I wish you a hundred years of happiness. It was only half an hour before and after, when Jonathan Tasis and Eleanora Lozada walked out of the RegistroCivil with a little red book in each hand. That would be the marriage. Standing in front of the RegistroCivil, Jonathan Tasis reached out and took Eleanora Lozadas hand firmly between his own, looking at her lovingly and saying, Mrs. That depends on how you behave. Jonathan Tasis put his arm around Eleanora Lozadas shoulders, pulled her body to face him, lowered his head and kissed Eleanora Lozada on the lips, his voice low, Eleanora, I will never miss you again, I will cherish you, for the rest of my life. Eleanora Lozada ced her hands on his waist and tilted her head to contemte his deep, surrendered gaze. If I run away again, will you stille looking for me? The man looked at her steadily, Yes. Eleanora, no matter where you hide, until the end of the world, I will find you and bring you back to me. Eleanora Lozada leaned into Jonathan Tasis arms, her little white face full of happiness. Jonathan Tasis had an important meeting this afternoon, but being a newlywed, Jonathan Tasis wanted to take Eleanora Lozada with him. So Jonathan Tasis took Eleanora Lozada straight to the office. Once inside the special elevator, Eleanora Lozada asked, Would it be a bad influence for me to follow you to work at the office? Jonathan Tasis, who is not a man of the world, said, Whats wrong with that, just so they can see who the bosss wife is. The three words bosspletely reddened Eleanora Lozadas ears. Jonathan Tasis stared at his wifes pie-red ears and couldnt resist bending his head down to give her a kiss, Eleanora, I find you are very shy easily, you need to get used to being Mrs. Eleanora as soon as possible. Eleanora Lozadas ears tickled from his puffs and her small hands pushed his handsome face. Stop kissing, shes in the elevator and its tickling. Jonathan Tasis didnt mind, he wrapped his arms around his wifes soft waist and kissed her, not forgetting to whisper in Eleanora Lozadas ear to tease her, This is my special elevator, no one else will get in. As soon as the words were uttered, the elevator opened and there was Tulio Moralez, standing right in front of the elevator doors. Boss, you Before Tulio Moralez could say anything, he saw Eleanora Lozada, who was blushing and pushing Jonathan Tasis away, and the atmosphere was awkward. Jonathan Tasis removed for a second the loving, smiling look from her face and instructed coldly toward Tulio Moralez, Turn around. Tulio Moralez had the good sense to turn away from Jonathan Tasis and Eleanora Lozada. What it feels like to run into your boss and his wife kissing. Tulio Moralez: Looks like the year-end bonus is going to go to shit! Jonathan Tasis took Eleanora Lozadas hand, who led him inside the office. Once in the office, Jonathan Tasis helped Eleanora Lozada sit on the couch and indicated to Tulio Moralez: Go order some desserts and snacks. Tulio Moralez nodded, Yes boss, is Ippin okay? Just the one-piece house.N?velDrama.Org content. Ippudos dim sum tastes good and Eleanora Lozada must love it. Eleanora Lozada asks, Is it true that my being here wont hinder your work? No, when the refreshments arrive, sit here and eat something first, and if you want to sleep and rest,e in and rest in the lounge. Ill be back with you after the meeting. Eleanora Lozada nodded good-naturedly, Good. Jonathan Tasis remembered something and said, Lets go out to dinner tonight and meet a friend. Okay. Chapter 683: Whoever bothers another’s husband and won’t let go is shameless. After Jonathan Tasis left for his meeting, Eleanora Lozada sat by the sofa and tried a few of the dainty morsels handed to her by Yipingju, which were not too sweet and had a soft texture that made you addicted to eating them. After a few pieces of dessert, there was a bit of sleepiness and I was about to get up and go to the living room when the womans arrogant and shrill voice came from outside. How dare you stop me, do you know who I am, Im the regional spokesperson for the Yahua Film and Television Companystest jewelry! Miss, no matter who you are, even if you are the face of ourpanys jewelry, to see President Jonathan, you must make an appointment. Get out of my way! Im not only his spokesperson, Im also President Jonathans girlfriend! If you stop me, Ill have President Jonathan fire you all afterwards! Eleanora Lozada felt slightly shocked when she heard the title President Jonathans girlfriend. If the woman moring outside right now is Jonathan Tasis girlfriend, what does that make her? Eleanora Lozada couldnt resist the urge to gossip and got up to leave the office. As soon as the door opened, the eyes of Zta Calvo and Eleanora Lozada, the noisy models at the door, met. Zta Calvo shot a nce at Eleanora Lozada, her eyes instantly sharpening as they fell on Eleanora Lozadas slightly deafened belly. Zta Calvo condescendingly asked Tulio Moralez, Mr. Tulio, who is this woman and how can she be in President Jonathans office? Zta Calvo pointed to Eleanora Lozada without any respect. Tulio Moralez was also unfazed and said, Miss Zta, allow me to introduce to you the wife of our President Jonathan, Mrs. Eleanora, Eleanora Lozada. Zta Calvos eyes twitched and she looked incredulously at Eleanora Lozada, How is it possible for President Jonathan to get married! Zta Calvo vaguely knows some of Jonathan Tasis secrets, that Jonathan Tasis had a first love who passed away, the amorous kind, and that Jonathan Tasis also said that in this life Mrs. Eleanoras ce would only be that of that white moonlight. How could Jonathan Tasis be married unless that white moonshine had swindled and risen from the grave again!!!! Eleanora Lozada was stunned to see that this Zta Calvo really knew Jonathan Tasis well, otherwise why would she have told Zta Calvo that she would not be married in her life? Tulio Moralez replied with a formic smile: Miss Zta, believe it or not, the person in front of you is indeed the wife of our President Jonathan, Mrs. Eleanora. Zta Calvo cast a contemptuous nce at Eleanora Lozadas belly and sneered, I see, you must have threatened President Jonathan to marry you with the baby in your belly! How scheming you are. Zta Calvo circled Eleanora Lozada, examining her from head to toe with contempt in his eyes. Eleanora Lozada stood up unintentionally and said, Mr. Tulio, since this Miss Zta is threatening to be President Jonathans bride, let President Jonathane forward to meet her, I see that Miss Zta is so shamelessly waiting for someone elses husband, so much so that she must really like President Jonathan. Tulio Moralez looked at Eleanora Lozada with shock and shifted his gaze. He had not expected Eleanora Lozada, who normally seemed so soft and mild, to be so aggressive in her dislike for people. Zta Calvos face turned red with anger, You! Who are you calling a scoundrel?. Eleanora Lozada replied tersely, Whoever annoys someones husband is shameless. Zta Calvo, infuriated by Eleanora Lozada, raises her hand and with a single force pushes Eleanora Lozada! Eleanora! Jonathan Tasis had just exited the conference room when he saw Eleanora Lozada being pushed hard and ran towards her, wrapping his arms around her. Only because he was quick, Eleanora Lozada did not fall to the floor. Jonathan Tasis was worried, she was six months pregnant and if she had fallen, something could have happened to the baby. The mans handsome face immediately darkened, and his body exuded murderous intent and hostility. Jonathan Tasis, with one arm wrapped tightly around Eleanora Lozada, looked at Tulio Moralez and asked with a deep frown and a cold voice, What the hell is going on here? Tulio Moralez said with sincerity, Boss, Miss Zta came upstairs somehow and was here moring to see you. Jonathan Tasis dark eyes narrowed and his chilling gazended on Zta Calvo, Miss Zta, what Miss Zta? Zta Calvo immediately alighted and said, President Jonathan, its me, its Coco, dont you remember me? That night, you said I had a sexy little mole on my left breast, howe you no longer know her in the blink of an eye. Is it because of this woman that you are in a hurry to get rid of me? And after that night, President Jonathan gave someone else the overall spokesperson of Yahua Film and Television Company in the region, I am sure President Jonathan has not forgotten about me, right? When Eleanora Lozada heard this, she became so furious that she broke Jonathan Tasis big hand that she had clutched at her waist, gave him a stern look and said, President Jonathan better have a deeper conversation with his spokesperson! Jonathan Tasis gritted his teeth: Eleanora, let me exin.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. But Eleanora Lozada had already entered the office without looking back. Zta Calvo let out a sardonic chuckle and immediately grabbed Jonathan Tasis arm, President Jonathan, Ive missed you so much, you havent been looking for metely! Jonathan Tasis pushed Zta Calvos arm away with disgusted force, Get away from me!. President Jonathan Zta Calvo pouted her lips. Jonathan Tasis stared at her with cold, stern eyes, From now on, you cease to be the regions general representative for the Yahua Film and Television Companys jewelry! Zta Calvo: President Jonathan, what have I done wrong? Jonathan Tasis did not bother with the noisy woman and frowned impatiently and ordered Tulio Moralez: Get her out of here! President Jonathan! Jonathan Tasis turned to look at her again before entering the office and Zta Calvo thought it was Jonathan Tasis who had approached and her eyes filled with anticipation again. The next thing I knew, Jonathan Tasis was in the hold, Dont ever appear in front of me and my wife again, or you wont get an endorsement from Yahua Film and Television Company, Ill make sure you dont get one. Zta Calvo, although scared, was really confused, President Jonathan, you liked me that night! Why did you turn your back on me? Miss Zta, if I remember correctly, I didnt touch you. But you said I had a nice mole on my chest! Jonathan Tasis lowered his eyes slightly and growled coldly, his voice as clear and cold as an icy spring, So I was justplimenting that little mole on its good looks, nothing to do with you as a person. President Jonathan! You cant do this to me! Zta Calvo tried to heckle Jonathan Tasis, who had entered the office, but Tulio Moralez was already in front of her and spoke expressionlessly, Miss Zta, would you please leave or shall I call security toe up and get you down? Zta Calvos mouth twitched and she stomped her foot in exasperation, Ill walk alone!. Chapter 684: You love it when I’m mean to you. When Jonathan Tasis entered the office, Eleanora Lozada sat on the couch and sulked, having lost all the sleep she had felt earlier. Jonathan Tasis hurried to sit next to Eleanora Lozada and was about to walk over and put his arm around her when the little woman immediately pulled away, not wanting to be hugged. The thing is, its her fault. Jonathan Tasis patiently approached Eleanora Lozada, who sat on the couch, and Jonathan Tasis continued to follow her. Jonathan Tasis, today is our first day as newlyweds. I know. Jonathan Tasis smoothed his fur. They just got their license today and a Zta Calvoes out, Eleanora Lozada thought aggressively if tomorrow some other currier like Shi Yurou will appear. The more Eleanora Lozada thought about it, the more aggrieved she felt, and her eyes blushed slightly as she stared at him. Do you think that now that Im married to you and have your child in my womb, you can bully me all you want? How can I give her up. Eleanora, this Zta Calvo, is really an ident. Eleanora Lozada growled, ident? idental to the point of looking at the mole on her breast? Why dont you just say it was an ident that you slept with her? Eleanora Lozada could not understand and became even angrier at the mans sophistry. Jonathan Tasis hastened to exin, I didnt sleep with her. No bed, then howe you saw the mole on her chest? Jonathan Tasis sighed and held her shoulders so Eleanora Lozada looked straight at him, This Zta Calvo is a famous model so Ive run into her once or twice at parties, and evening dresses for parties as you know, those bustier styles where you see the breast, so Before the man could finish his exnation, Eleanora Lozada pouted, So you were the one who looked at the girls chest first? How had she not known before that Jonathan Tasis was so nasty? Eleanora, you really hurt me. Eleanora Lozada hugged herself and pulled away from him. Jonathan Tasis, seeing how angry she was, pursed his lips and stood up and grabbed the little woman in a cross-legged hug. Eleanora Lozada did not expect Jonathan Tasis to suddenly embrace her and eximed, Hey! What are you doing? Put me down! Jonathan Tasis was a dominant man, how could she hear her, the man led her straight to the lounge inside the office. Once inside the living room, Jonathan Tasis gentlyid Eleanora Lozada down on the bed, Eleanora Lozada sat on the edge of the bed with Jonathan Tasis on one knee half in front of her. Eleanora Lozada got up to leave but was grabbed by Jonathan Tasis leg, I noticed the mole on his chest and it was because of you. Eleanora Lozada, slightly stunned, mumbled, Why are you still in my head?. I knew Zta Calvo also from the days when you first went to Mountain City. Eleanora Lozada: So youre trying to tell me that I just left and youre in love with another woman? Jonathan Tasis got up, sat down next to Eleanora Lozada and said patiently, I missed you so much when you left for Mountain City, but I couldnt go with you, so I had to work to numb myself. I didnt want to be free to think about you. When Jonathan Tasis said this, Eleanora Lozadas heart fluttered slightly and her face tightened with emotion. If you miss me so much, why are you with Zta Calvo? I wasnt with Zta Calvo. Jonathan Tasis looked at the side of Eleanora Lozadas face and exined earnestly, At the reception, Zta Calvo took it upon herself to flirt with me and deliberately fell into my arms, and I didnt stare at her breast, I happened to see it, and when I saw that little mole, I thought of our family Eleanora also had a little mole on her left breast, but it was red and prettier than hers. With that, Jonathan Tasis reached out to hug her and Eleanora Lozada raised her hand to p it away, scolding with a hot face, Whos your Eleanora, dont call her that. Jonathan Tasis pulled two small red books from his pocket and waved them in front of her eyes, confidently, A marriage license has been issued, and shes still not in my family? Eleanora Lozadas ears reddened at his taunt, Dont you ever look at another womans breast again. Jonathan Tasis looked at her pouting face and heard her slightlymanding tone, his eyebrows raised in a fond smile and he couldnt help but tease, Well, just look at our Eleanora. Eleanora Lozada: Eleanora Lozada turned to look at him, And you promised me you wouldnt hang out with those old trollops again. From now on you can only be good to me and only like me, no flirting around and no sleeping with any other woman. Jonathan Tasis grabbed the back of her head and pulled her down into his arms, kissing her naked beautiful forehead down, Okay, from now on Mr. Jonathan will only like Eleanora alone, only treat Eleanora well, and only sleep with Eleanora. Ahem. Eleanora Lozada blushed to the boiling point and put her small hand around Jonathan Tasis waist. This man, he really is not subtle in his words Eleanora Lozada leaned into his arms, listening to his pounding heartbeat, and reached up to wrap her arms around his neck. Forget it, she cant hold on to her ridiculous past this time. The man dropped his head, his thin lips in Eleanora Lozadas ear, teasing her in a low, maic masculine voice, Eleanora, you dont allow me to touch other women, so why dont you make an effort on me, hmm? Eleanora Lozada almost vomited blood, her face too red to look at him, she just reached for his waist, Jonathan Tasis! Bitch! Im only prodigal to you. Jonathan Tasis nibbled on her earlobe and spoke in a low, husky voice. Eleanora Lozadas slender body shuddered in his arms, her ears tickled and dug into his chest, remembering, This is an office! You mean youre going home tonight? Eleanora Lozada: . Sperm. Looking at her coyly, Jonathan Tasis was at the height of his pleasure, cupping her little face with his long fingers and asking with a faint smile, Arent you angry now? Its useful for me to be angry, youve seen it all and its been established before. Jonathan Tasis suddenly looked at her seriously and said, Eleanora, if I had met you before, I would have saved my life for you. Eleanora Lozadas heart aches to think that for more than a decade he was alone, with no one to love, stifled by the passing of Analena Lozada. Raising her arms around his neck, Eleanora Lozada initiated the kiss, Its not toote to start. Jonathan Tasis wrapped his arms around the smaller womans waist, already a bit swollen from pregnancy, and kissed her as he said softly, In a few days we will be married and let everyone in La Ciudad Santa know that I am now in charge and my people are yours. Hmm? No. Eleanora Lozada dismissed it in a whisper. Jonathan Tasis frowned slightly, puzzled, Whats the matter? Im pregnant now, how am I going to wear a wedding dress with a big belly, better wait until the baby is born to make up for it. Jonathan Tasis sighed and sat her on hisp, smoothing her long unruly hair with his big hands and saying eagerly, Its all my fault, I put you through this, if I hadnt been such an idiot, you wouldnt have been pregnant before you married me. Eleanora Lozada growled, Its a good thing you know how to mix.N?velDrama.Org content. Jonathan Tasis chuckled softly, I know you love it when I fuck you. You especially love it when I get you pregnant. Eleanora Lozada: This man, the mind really has color! Chapter 685: The Calvo Family Little Treasure’s Weekend Wine Six monthster. Another winter year. Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvos son turned one year old and on the day of the reception they invited a lot of friends and family. The Adam Rouco family arrived at the Jiang familys chalet at ten oclock in the morning. It was a cold winter day in the Holy City and Estre Berrocal rushed into the vi with the two children after getting off in the courtyard with Paulita and Lucio in tow. Adam Rouco parked his car and only then did she follow him without haste. Dulcina Calvo was sitting on the living room carpet teasing her son. As soon as he saw his brother and sistering, the little treasure pushed Dulcina Calvos hand away and walked crookedly on two short legs toward Paulita and Lucio. Bo approached Paulita first and hugged her. Dulcina Calvo smiled and said, Estre, you see my baby loves Paulita the most, he pounces on her as soon as he sees her. Estre Berrocal looked at Little Treasures innocent and cute little face and said with false pity, Unfortunately, Bo is only one year old and Paulita is seven. Lucius hummed lightly, gave Xiao Bao a contemptuous nce and said with venom, Gagging my sister as soon as he sees her, Xiao Bao must be very horny when he grows up! Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo were amused. Estre Berrocal, for her part, stroked her sons head and educated him, Lucio, how can you say that about your brother. Lucio pushed Estre Berrocals hand away with some displeasure, and with that handsome little face that was a replica of Adam Roucos, said in a condescending way, Mom, how many times have I told you that Im already a big boy, stop touching my head, and if you want to touch my sisters head. Followed by Lucio, And dont call me Lucio, its too milky and doesnt suit me at all. Call me by my first name. Estre Berrocal was not surprised by her sons reaction. At home, Lucio would also earnestly ask Estre Berrocal to call him by his first name, but Paulita would always mischievously approach Lucios ear and deliberately call him Lucio out loud, causing Lucio to blush. Paulita teaches her brother: Lucio, you are three years old! You are still a little boy, why are you not allowed to call Estre. Lucio Roucos daily displeasure with his sister: You are the little boy! I am a man of the world, like my father!. Adam Rouco, who had just entered the house, heard his sons loud voice: Angry because they call you Lucio again?. Paulitained, Dad, my brother was already called Lucio, and he wont let me and Estre call him that!. Lucio mistakenly told Adam Rouco: Dad, its mom and sister who keep calling Lucio, I dont want to lose face. Adam Rouco came back in a cloud: You are only a few years old, what do you need to save face.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Lucio Rouco: Hm, you can see the essence! Dad is a ve to his wife! And a ve to his daughter! When will he improve his family status? Ah, ah, ah! After a while, the three children were having fun off to the side. Adam Rouco and Esteban Zaragosa are upstairs in the studio talking about things. Estre Berrocal and Dulcina Calvo sat on the sofa downstairs, watching the children y and chatting. Estre Berrocal asked, How many tables were invited to Babys birthday party today?. Since she married Esteban Zaragosa, Dulcina Calvo can be counted on the fingers of one hand, and except for the babys birth, which Esteban Zaragosa couldnt do, Esteban Zaragosa has taken care of all the big and little things around the house. Dulcina Calvo only ys with the baby, and when the baby is not yet walking and talking and sleeping in the crib, Esteban Zaragosa is the one who basically makes the form and takes care of the baby. So, for the past two years, Dulcina Calvo has had a pretty good time. Esteban Zaragosa doesnt have many rtives on his side of the family, and we dont have many rtives either, so were inviting you and your friends to our babys birthday party. I heard from Esteban Zaragosa that Nico Amengual and Matthew Galvez will be there, and I think Matthew Galvez, who is single, has a girlfriend, do you know him? Estre Berrocal shook her head, peeled a slice of grapefruit and said, I have never seen him, Matthew Galvez has been hiding and Adam has not seen his girlfriend. Matthew Galvez changes girlfriends very fast. Dulcina Calvo asked nosily, And what about Nico Amengual, who you said has had an affair with the vedette Mica? You said he has had an affair with Mica? Have they already broken up?. Im not sure about that, I used to have a good personal rtionship with Mica, but it seems she has gone to Hollywood thest two years and has been abroad, so Ive had very little contact. But I heard from Adam that Nico Amengual hasnt had anyone around for two years and doesnt even feel like having fun with the actress. After eating a slice of grapefruit, Estre Berrocal smiled at the thought of the birth of Jonathan Tasis and Eleanora Lozadas baby. By the way, Jonathan Tasis and Eleanora Lozada had a daughter, just two months old, and Adam and I went to a full moon party. Jonathan Tasis is precious. Dulcina Calvo had heard about Jonathan Tasis rtionship with Eleanora Lozada and couldnt help but say, It hasnt been easy for each of us, and well, at least now the circle is closed. Estre Berrocal bumped Dulcina Calvos shoulder and scoffed, Ms. Dulcina, your family Mr. Esteban loves you very much, he keeps rounding up. Dulcina Calvo growled and said with a sobbing little face, Dont you know, Esteban Zaragosa has invited udio Belles to the treasures birthday drink today, so I guess hes on his way, Im going to meet that devilish murderess again, how difficult. Estre Berrocal couldnt help butugh out loud, Esteban Zaragosa is very good at bringing your number one love interest, but you and Esteban Zaragosa even have a baby, and youre not afraid of him. Its not that Im afraid of him stealing Esteban Zaragosa from me, its that he pulls out a gun at the drop of a hat. Im afraid hell scare the rtives and the children. Estre Berrocal reassured: Nothing happens, your husband and mine, who also considers himself a retired mercenary, would not dare to make a scene. Dulcina Calvo: By the way, my little boy has to call udio Belles his aunt. udio Belles came to the babys full moon party and was very close to her, but my baby is so unpromising that he threw himself on the big girls. Estre Berrocal couldnt help butugh out loud and objectivelymented, I saw udio Belles at the Baby Full Moon reception and greeted him, and I have to say that udio Belles is really more handsome than a top actress in the entertainment industry. Its only natural for Baby to pounce on her. Do you think udio Belles will kidnap your Little Treasure in the future, and that Little Treasure will be like Yang Gui, who gives up the whole forest once he sees his aunt? Dulcina Calvo has lost her mind, Estre, who is your best friend? Im not going to let udio Belles steal my baby! My baby would have to marry a pretty girl like your Paulita! You cant be with a witch like that! Paulita, who was ying not far away, suddenly found herself singled out and ran like a little fairy, offering her treasure, asking, Aunt Dulcina, are you calling me cute? Chapter 686: Here comes Eduardo’s chapter of Mr. & Mrs. Dulcina Calvo caressed Paulitas cute little face, Yes, Paulita, how would you like to be Aunt Dulcinas little girl in the future?. Estre Berrocal takes a mouthful of fruity coffee and chokes in her throat. She had no idea that her Paulita was so popr that La familia Herrans husband and wife wanted Paulita to be their daughter-inw, and now even Dulcina Calvo Estre Berrocal took Paulita possessively in her arms and became serious: Our Paulita is still young and doesnt want to talk about marriage so soon, besides, how old is Bao, will she want to be given a random daughter-inw? Dulcina Calvo growled, Ill ask Paulita if she wants to, and you keep your mouth shut. Estre Berrocal: Paulita looked at Dulcina Calvo, pursed her little lips and said earnestly, Aunt Dulcina, as much as I like you, I dont like brothers. Dulcina Calvo covered her face, Aaaahhhh Aunt Dulcina is heartbroken. Whats wrong with sibling love, how cute! Estre Berrocal gave a big pat on the back at her daughters response. Upstairs, Esteban Zaragosa and Adam Rouco came down together just in time to hear her talk. Adam Rouco looked fondly at his wife and daughter and said with a faint smile, I will keep our Paulita until she is thirty, when she is really mature, and then I will marry. If she grows up and doesnt want to get married, Ill keep her. Estre Berrocal chuckled, If you dont get married when youve grown up to thirty, youre not an old woman. What an old woman, our Paulita will always be the little princess. Estre Berrocal: This man is really a ve to the daughter. As soon as Esteban Zaragosa came down the stairs, the little baby there ran and hugged his fathers long legs, babbling and blurring, Poopy arms ! Hold him up high! The adultsughed as they watched, and Esteban Zaragosas heart softened as he scooped his son into his arms and lifted him over his head. Is he tall? Tall! Lucio Rouco spoke coldly from the side, Dad, you never hug anyone but Mom and Sis, never me. Adam Rouco, in hindsight, didnt notice and raised an eyebrow, Did you? You did. Adam Rouco opened his arms with a loving look, Come here then son,e here, daddys going to hug you. Lucio Rouco clutches his forehead, Dad, forget it, this is not the you I know. Adam Rouco: Soon, the group headed for the hotel. udio Belles waste for the start of the anniversary drinks. As soon as udio Belles arrived, Baby leaned into Dulcina Calvos arms and opened her little hands shouting, Auntie hug!. Dulcina Calvo: . Little white wolf, you dont even love your mother when you see a big, beautiful girl, do you? udio Belles took Baby Boy from Dulcina Calvos hands, who hugged udio Belles neck and gave him two kisses on the cheek, Auntie! Beautiful! udio Belles couldnt help but smile, Po has such a sweet mouth. udio Belles had just taken a seat when Esteban Zaragosa came over to say hello and suddenly asked, Didnt Eduardo Terceroe with you? At the mention of Eduardo Tercero, udio Belles eyes shed coldly and he pursed his red lips, I have broken up with him, so dont mention him in front of me again. As soon as udio Belles words left his lips, Esteban Zaragosa looked up and saw the man standing looking for the reception entrance. Esteban Zaragosa motioned to the man at the door, Eduardo Tercero, this way!. Eduardo Tercero saw udio Belles with the baby in his arms, a very different person from his usual face, no longer cold, no longer stern and murderous, and smiling at the child with a soft feminine tenderness. She had never smiled at him like that. Eduardo Tercero entered with a sober face and took a seat right next to udio Belles, but just as he was about to do so, udio Belles spoke coldly, This seat is taken! Eduardo Terceros eyes revealed a hint of murderous intent, Who dares to sit next to you. udio Belles returns the small treasure to Dulcina Calvos hands unhurriedly, and then, with a sweep of his eyes, he distinguishes a young man ying with his cell phone. It is just him. udio Belles approaches him, leans over and whispers something to the other man, who, with a smile on his face, immediately gets up and follows udio Belles to this table. udius Belles spoke casually to Edward the Third: Rise and shine, Master of the Court. By what right. This seat, I took it first. udius Belles at once took the strangers arm and said with naked provocation towards Edward the Third It is not too much to ask that you sit beside me because you are my groom, is it? When the strange man heard this, he was overwhelmed with joy, for he had not expected to meet something so good. Eduardo Terceros brow furrowed so deeply he could have killed a gnat, and he coldly asked, Since when is he your boyfriend? If this strange man is her boyfriend udio Belles, what is he, Eduardo Tercero? No woman has so far dared to provoke him in this way. udio Belles tousled his long hair and curved his red lips, Right now, it was love at first sight for him.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Eduardo Tercero grimaced angrily and clicked his clenched fists. If it werent for the fact that this is White Wolfs house party, I would pay to shoot this strange man right now! The stranger is none other than Dulcina Calvos cousin, whom she doesnt usually contact. Dulcina, you have such beautiful friends, why havent you introduced me to them before? Really. Dulcina Calvo, ncing at Eduardo Terceros frozen, murderous gaze, thought to herself: grow a pair, cousin. A woman like udio Belles is not for cousin Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo knows all about her cousin, the one who hid in her arms and screamed when we watched ghost movies together as children. As the saying goes, how can a woman protected by a lion look at a sheep. Eduardo Tercero snapped right at udio Belles arm and pulled the woman straight out of the ballroom. udio Belles, for all his forcefulness, is a man and woman with power disparity when ites to Eduardo Tercero. Eduardo Tercero! Let go of me! Its La familia Zaragosas party and you want to spoil it or something! Eduardo Tercero gritted his teeth and said, Youre free toe to Lobo ncos house party and youre not free to see me? udio Belles shook the mans big hand, tightly, Esteban Zaragosa is myrade and my best friend, what are you and why should I see you? Didnt he have that girl Almira, so why bother with her now? Eduardo Terceros whole body hissed with murderous energy, his eyes full of hostility, wrapping the slender woman in his arms, So, I am nothing in your mind? udio Belles gritted his teeth and said nothing. Eduardo Tercero clenched his fist, tried topose himself and asked, I ask you again, do you want toe back to the country of R with me? In Rs country, in his pce, there is already a flirtatious girl, Gently, whom he brings to show her how in love he and Gently are. udius Belles tilted that bright, beautiful, unmistakable face, Edward the Third, do you want me to tell you again that our rtionship is over? I dont owe you anything anymore. Chapter 687: Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo – She is his Claud, and so is Claudio Belles. Eduardo Tercero stared at her for a minute, his voice cold and without the slightest hint of tenderness, So, even though White Wolf is married and has children, you are still guilty of loving him? Committing barbarities. Anyone can call her a bitch, but Eduardo Tercero has no right! When he went on a mission, he was seriously injured in country A. She risked her life to bring him back, but when he woke up the next day, he was hugging Gently and saying that Gently had been taking care of him all night. udius Belles doesnt want to be mean, much less a jealous woman, but Edward the Third flirts with her and then stays with Gently, and even suspects her of being a mere mediator between him and Gently. udio Belles swallowed, pressed his palms together, looked straight into Eduardo Terceros dark eyes, full of anger, and said in a single word: Even if Esteban Zaragosa is married and has children, even if Esteban Zaragosa does not love me, I will only love Esteban Zaragosa for the rest of my life. Master Ice de, now that you have your answer, will you let me go? Eduardo Tercero pushed udio Belles out of his arms and thetter did not stay still and took a big step backwards. Eduardo Tercero, with a shiver in his body, strides over to the car and opens the door to get in when the man speaks gravely, udio Belles, the next time we meet, you had better not beg me. udio Belles smiled fearlessly, I dont think we would have met if we werent on a mission. With long strides, Eduardo Tercero stepped inside, mmed the door shut, and the supercar disappeared from udio Belles sight in an instant. udio Belles saw the car, already fading to a tiny ck dot, and there was a flicker of heat in his eyes.N?velDrama.Org content. His heart, too, was made of flesh, and for those hundred days of engagement. The name Eduardo Tercero called every night after sleeping, during those hundred days of engagement, was a woman named ud. Later, udio Belles learned from a soft-spoken source that ud was the one thing Eduardo Tercero couldnt get over in his life. Look at the women Eduardo Tercero likes, either ud or Almira, the names are soft and feminine, where he would be a killer femme fatale like her. The ck supercar, speeding down the road. Eduardo Tercero stepped on the gas pedal to the metal and, finally, in a braking, he angrily crashed into a fence, sending the car sprawling across the road. That woman, who made him angry, who made him miss her, who made him want to get in front of her even when she was all over him and protect her from the rain. Eduardo Tercero took out his wallet and looked at the photo in it, a photo of a wonderful girl leaning in his arms as soft and docile as a kitten, the face of that girl, the same face of the murderer udio Belles. Ten years ago, knowing it was nothing more than a trap set by his enemies, he walked into it without a second thought. Ten years ago, she was the ud that slept in his chest, the cinnabar that was hard to tear from his heart, and the enemy that held a sword of icy snow against his chest to kill him. Edward the Third closed his eyes and leaned back in the car seat as scene after scene of pain shed through his mind. Ten years ago, he believed in it, but what it brought him was a disaster, the battle of Newdowhai, countless brothers died under the enemys weapons That night, he lost many brothers and he lost her. We met again in the night of East Limburg but she did not know him at all. Strangers each other may be the best ce to start and the best ce to end. ud you never knew what I had given for you Mr. and Mrs. Edwards chapter is officially open~ Chapter 688: Mr. and Mrs. Edward – Meeting You at First Time shifts to ten years ago. R Country, H-Town. A high-profile political and business banquet is in full swing in the capital. In the corner, a pair of beautiful eyes, cold and shrewd, searched with purpose. udio Belles was not dressed to impress tonight, she wore a smoky pink V-front dress with star embroidery, the smallest part of her back was exposed in a V-cut strapless design, the dress was made of excellentyers of tulle falling down, the whole temperament of the person is unpretentious and ethereal, and with her bright and beautiful face, beauty and innocence in one, there is no doubt that this is a special one. The beauty and innocence of his face. Thats why, despite her low profile, she has be the subject of many witch hunts. But those wolfish stares dont interest udio Belles in the least. Tonight, he is not hunting these mediocre men, but the most powerful man in all of H-City, a man even the President fears: Eduardo Tercero. A month ago, the Ming organization packaged her with a new identity and secretly deported her to R-country, where she became a native of R-country. And this time, for the first time since udio Belles was eighteen, she was on a solo mission. Beforeing of age, she had seen a bit of the world with Esteban Zaragosa and the others, but she was so green that now it was her turn to go alone, and it was inevitable that she would feel panic, especially when the enemy she faced tonight was the Ice de himself, the cold and stern king of the ulus Organization who had just takenmand. And there are three reasons why the Lord of the Court sent her into action this time. The first is because she has not been exposed and it would be difficult for Edward the Third to get to the bottom of her, the Ming organization has established a fairly clean and pure background for her. Secondly, she is a woman. Thirdly, she, udio Belles, is quite beautiful. But Esteban Zaragosa had warned him that Eduardo Tercero was a very suspicious man and, after all, at his young age he had stepped over a corpse to be the head of the ult Organization, so he must be a powerful and deep-rooted man. udio Belles searched for half a day and saw not half a glimpse of Eduardo Tercero at the party, holding a ss of champagne, his slender white fingers tapping the top of the ss with some anxiety. Had Eduardo Terceros visit to tonights party been cancelled?N?velDrama.Org owns this. As she pondered this possibility, a male suddenly approached her, looking at her with interest and nakedness, Alone, beautiful? No malepanionship? udius Belles was expressionless and didnt even look at the other man, I like a man. The other part was obviously not so easy to brush off and heughed a little and said, There arent many beautiful women who are alone, especially as beautiful as you, the thing is my friend is on a business trip, why dont the two of us make a couple? udio Belles was keeping his eyes fixed on the crowd, trying to get rid of those stuck flies, and was about to say he wasnt interested when he saw Eduardo Tercero at the entrance of the party, dressed in a ck suit and entering the venue with several bodyguards. Heh, the target appeared and made her wait. udio Belles, champagne in hand, walked straight and fast and ran straight into Eduardo Terceros arms. As soon as the champagne sshed Eduardo Terceros suit, arge, strong, slender hand grabbed his wrist tightly. The man frowned and condemned the woman in front of him, How dare you use such a clumsy pickup technique on me? udius Belles reacted with a quick snap, spun on his heels and fell upon Edward the Third, his eyes raised in a watery delicacy, aggrieved, Sir, the truth is that I sprained my foot by ident, but luckily I did not spill the champagne on you, otherwise I would have been too sorry. Get up. Edward the Third did not flinch, his thin lips spitting out two words without mercy. Behind him, the man who had osted udio Belles earlier hade up behind him and immediately went over to help him. udio Belles hastily hid behind Eduardo Tercero, clinging to thetters waist with his little onion-white hands as he pitifully whispered for help, Sir, help me, I dont know you. You just made a move on me and I identally bumped into you to escape. Edward the Third looked at the shrunken little head behind her waist and the bright, pretty face that was breathtakingly beautiful. Hm, at least she is much prettier than the assassins sent by other organizations. Its just that this tactic of Is too clumsy, so clumsy that Edward the Third cant bear to look at her. Let him go. The girl behind her, like a little beast, stubbornly said, Cant you do it if I dont let go?. Be nice? Hearing this, Eduardo Terceros thin lips curved coldly into a grimace, I was never a nice person. udio Belles: moncler Chapter 689: Climbing onto Mr. Eduardo’s back and wrapping himself up like an octopus. Eduardo Terceros second inmand, Old K, saw that the Master of the Court was entangled and immediately stepped forward ready to grab udio Belles and throw the woman off. When Eduardo Tercero tried to pull his hands away, the woman jumped on Mr. Eduardo Terceros back like an octopus. I dont care, you have to save me! The girls red lips, resting on his ear, her lips brushing the contours of his ear as if they werent there, stirred a damned rustle. Edward the Third, who had never approached women before, reddened and reached behind him to tug the girl down, Come down! On the contrary, the eighteen-year-old girl, with half-hearted tactics, but with the guts of a newborn, Im not!. The stubborn and at the same time delicate voice, even a little arrogant, but also like a pout, excited the heart. Old K and the other deputies stood to the side, speechless, amused and afraid tough out loud, so they had to hold it in. Eduardo Tercero looked at Old K holding back hisughter: Old K, what are you doing standing there! Get her off me. This K. hesitated, but Eduardo Tercero had been building up his strength for a long time, so he had to step forward and do it, but before his hand touched udio Belles behind Eduardo Terceros back, a little woman with a rampart face started shouting, Ah . -molestation!. The womans tone was high and, as she shouted, she attracted the attention of many people at the party. Eduardo Tercero hade to the party in disguise and did not use his real identity because he did not want to cause a stir, but when this woman called Eduardo Terceros brow furrowed deeply and he issued a cold rebuke, Stop shouting or Ill throw you out! Then I wont scream if you promise to save me. The girl looked at him yfully. Hmph, this man, he doesnt believe in not falling for her beauty tricks. Edward the Third calmly ordered, You go down first. The little woman kept gaining ground as she breathed in his ear, Then promise me youll be my date tonight!. Eduardo Tercero was slightly stunned; was this woman, not a killer, just a crazy woman who had noticed his manhood and was out to hit on him? If she had been an assassin, she would have had the opportunity to hold the gun against his waist when she jumped earlier, but she didnt. Her hands, as she traced the skin between the nape of his neck, were delicate and tender, not a pair of hands that have held a gun for years and years and years, with thin calluses, more or less, on their fingers and palms, but her hands were soft. Edward the Thirds guard, slightly weaker. Given that this was a woman who wanted to flirt with him, it was only natural that she would handle him differently. Eduardo Tercero steeled his patience and nced slightly sideways at the petite woman behind him, humming softly and teasingly deliberately in a low, seductive voice, Im afraid you cant afford to be your male escort. So, are you going to be a pawn or not? Youe down. Just as they were at a stalemate, old K said carefully, Mr. Edward, you happen to be without femalepanionship tonight, so it would be nice to have thepany of this beautiful youngdy hehe. Edward the Third sneered at him, If you dont speak, no one will take you for a mute. Old K stroked his nose, he felt too lonely for His Excellency, he was so busy with government business, it was not good for him not to approach women at all, but this girl was very capable, she dared to climb on His Excellencys back at their first meeting, and even made a deal with him, she even dared to wrap her legs around His Excellencys waist! What the hell! It would have been nice for the Master of the Court to have a pretty and interesting girl like this to add a little interest to his life.N?velDrama.Org content. Edward the Third tugged at the legs around her waist and pulled them off, nicely, wrapped so tightly that normal force could not tear them off. The legs, however, are sturdy. Eduardo Terceros eyes sank slightly, Woman, do you know what happens when you wrap your arms around my waist?. udio Belles leaned close to his ear and said, with much sass and warmth, Rolling together in bed?. Eduardo Tercero: e down and Ill be your malepanion. Only then udio Belles, with a winning smile, got off Eduardo Terceros back. Esteban Zaragosa takes it too seriously, and it seems to her that this man is just that. Mr. Eduardo: Wait till you know whats good for you and wait till you cry! Chapter 690: You arrogant dead man! It’s not just that you’re in love with a human girl! Towards the end of the party, udius Belles consulted his wristwatch to see the time, nine fifty-five minutes. With five minutes to go, the mini-bombs ced in advance by the Ming organization outside the banquet hall would explode. udio Belles looked down at the thin heels on his feet. Although she had already practiced in those heels, she had to run for her life if the bomb went off, and although she was confident in her skills, she had to control herself so as not to be hurt by the bomb and not die from it. Shit, what kind of fucking conundrum is this, does the Ming organization really not want her to sacrifice her life to hook up with Edward the Third? 9. 58pm. The people of the party, one by one, retired. udio Belles scanned the banquet room in search of Eduardo Tercero, who was standing in a corner, secretly talking to his assistant, Old K, about something. Old K glued himself to Eduardo Terceros ear and said, Mr. Eduardo, explosives have been ced outside the banquet hall and there is one minute and thirty seconds left until detonation. Eduardo Terceros eyes were deep and stern, with a cold glint in them, Have everyone present evacuate now. Yes, Ill get right on it. Soon the ballroom guests were ushered off the scene in an orderly fashion by people arranged by Old K. Edward the Third looked at his watch, twenty seconds to go. He looked at the ballroom, and there was a woman sitting in it. udio Belles is sitting quietly in the banquet room, taking off his heels anding forward to squeeze his feet, already red. Eduardo Terceros brow furrowed slightly as he took arge step away andmanded in a cold voice, Leave immediately. udio Belles not only did not move, but said in a petnt girlish tone, Why are you so aggressive, cant you see my feet are worn out from my high heels and Im sitting here for a while, its your business? more than ten seconds. Eduardo Tercero became impatient and lifted udio Belles onto his shoulders as if he were carrying rice. Trouble! udio Belles was suddenly lifted onto the mans broad shoulders, losing weight for a moment and struggling, Hey! If you want to abuse me, you have to find a ce where theres no one! You put me down. If you want to live, shut up! udius Belles was quite irritated by the mans arrogance and dominance, but it was good to see that the fish had taken the bait and his red lips were moving imperceptibly. Outside the ballroom, Eduardo Tercero released udio Belles, who ran barefoot again. Eduardo Tercero snapped his wrist and red at her angrily, What are you doing!. I suddenly remembered that I left my ring in the bathroom sink! I have to go back and get it. Like a tripwire, udio Belles broke away from Eduardo Tercero and ran toward the banqueting floor. Eduardo Tercero nced quickly at the second hand on his watch; there were three seconds left. If the woman ran in, she would surely die! Eduardo Tercero is going for it big time! Tick, tick, tick BOOM! Down! A violent explosion resounds in the night sky. udio Belles body is pressed against thewn by a chest! The house in front of us, already burning with gunpowder, was reduced to a ruin in the midst of a roaring fire. udio Belles was shaken by the bomb, his head became dizzy, his eyes turned ck and he fainted. Edward the Third looks at the fainting woman in his arms and his frown deepens, what a headache! Old K was quick to ask, Mr. Eduardo, how are you, are you hurt?. Eduardo Tercero lowered his eyes slightly and directed a cold look at the woman he was holding horizontally, Take her to the hospital. Old K nodded, Good. Get in the car and drive to the hospital. Old K. looked in the rearview mirror at the man in the back seat, and although Mr. Eduardos face was expressionless, the fainting woman rested her head in Mr. Eduardosp, an intimate position. Old K couldnt resist speaking further, Mr. Eduardo, this is the first time youve saved unrted people.N?velDrama.Org owns this. Shes still a woman Edward the Third growled, The one who is stupid is her, and I dont want to see anyone die for stupidity. Old K: You arrogant bastard! Im just in love with a girl! Why dont you dare admit it! Chapter 691: Amnesia Kittens At the hospital, udio Belles was admitted to the ward and has not yet awakened. The attending physician came out of the room and respectfully said to Eduardo Tercero, Mr. Eduardo, the youngdy has suffered a concussion to the head, it is not serious but it is not minor either, so the details will not be known until the youngdy wakes up. Eduardo Tercero nodded slightly, You go downstairs. Yes. Old K looked at the girl in the hospital bed through the ss partition of the room, smiled and said, Mr. Eduardo, this girl is strangely interesting and quite daring. The moment they went upstairs, they climbed on the back of this Lord of the Court of his house not to say they dared to lose their temper with the Lord of the Court, a rarity. Eduardo Terceros inquisitive gaze, like a hawks eye on the woman in the hospital room, pursed his thin lips and asked, Have you heard about the bomb yet? Speaking of business, Old Ks expression immediately turned serious, I heard, it must be done by the eyes of the Ming organization nted in H-City. The cold light in the mans eyes froze, and his voicecked emotion, Isnt it time for you to rethink your security system, since that old Orlondo Marta has been able to nt his eyes on us? Old K: Master of the Court, no next time. Edward the Third growled, There better be. Old K secretly wiped his sweat, he had better not have pissed off the Court Master this time, otherwise theyd have to live in deep water for a while! Edward the Third withdrew his sharp, probing gaze from the woman in the hospital bed and turned to stride out the door as he ordered, Send someone to stay and keep an eye on her and give me the details of this womans background. Old K: Yes. Vi in front of the sea. This is the ce where Eduardo Tercero lives most often, besides the pce of the Hidden Organization. At twelve oclock at night, Eduardo Tercero is sitting in his study looking at papers. Old K was standing guard in front of the study door when he received a phone call and knocked on the door to enter from outside the study, Mr. Eduardo, news just came in from the hospital that the youngdy has woken up. Eduardo Tercero closed the file and got up, Get a car ready to go to the hospital. Old K followed the man and couldnt help but smile faintly, Mr. Eduardo, you seem to really care about this girl. Its the middle of the night and youre going to the hospital to see someone. If its not love at first sight, what else can it be? The mans long legs stopped, eyes slightly averted, coldly looking at Old K. He spoke in a quadruple voice, How is the background I asked you to check, if this girl is a covert agent sent by another country, Ill throw you into the cold river to feed the fish. Old K coughed slightly and reported, The information we found showed that this girl had been studying in country A in college before, and because of her excellent grades, she skipped many levels in a row and studiedputer science, to say this, it is also quite strange, girls who studyputer science are rarely so beautiful Before old K could finish his spiel, he was interrupted by Eduardo Tercero, Get to the point. Ahem, yes. The point is that this girl returned to her home country afterpleting her studies at the age of eighteen, and is in fact a genuine R-national, except that she has no father or mother, and was a waif, adopted from an early age by the State Welfare Home in H-Town, so, at this point, it seems that this girl has a clean and simple background, and theres nothing unusual to find out, so she shouldnt be an undercover agent. So, no one in H-Town can prove her identity except the director of the National Home for Child Care and Welfare? Old K nodded, Pretty much. Edward the Third frowned slightly, the fundamentals were too clear and the people were too simple, a little too deliberate in their simplicity. udio Belles woke up with her eyes stinging from the white light and a dizziness in the top of her head.N?velDrama.Org content. The doctor consulted her with a few questions, Miss, may I ask yourst name and your first name?. udius Belles, lying on the hospital bed, shook his head, I dont remember. The doctor frowned and muttered under his breath, Thats strange, a concussion is not so severe that you are so amnesic that you cant even remember your own name. Shortly thereafter, Eduardo Tercero and Old K arrived at the hospital. The doctor informed Eduardo Tercero about the patient. Eduardo Tercero asked, Are you saying that you have lost your memory because of a brain injury?. Chapter 692: In exchange for your body! So far that seems to be the case, and the brain CT scan does show that he has suffered some brain trauma. But with all the concussion and head injury patients Ive encountered, Ive never met one who couldnt even remember his own name after the injury. Eduardo Tercero looked at the woman clinging to the hospital bed, looking around with defensive eyes, and asked the doctor directly, cold eyes narrowed slightly, Is it possible that it was faked?N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Doctor: That Is unlikely, isnt it? But its quite possible that the patient is experiencing transient memory loss, something that usually urs after a concussion. Transient amnesia? When will the memory return? The physician, forced by Eduardo Terceros condition, spoke uneasily, This is really hard to say. Without speaking to the doctor again, Eduardo Tercero strides into the room and sits on the bed, his sharp, dark eyes examining the woman on the bed. Cant you remember her name or the contact details of any friends or rtives? udius Belles nods cautiously and asks, Did you save me? Its just down the road. After blurting out these words, Eduardo Tercero said, Whether you have real or false memory loss, I will pay for your hospitalization, and after you are discharged, if you continue to have memory loss, go to the police station, who will contact your family and friends. Old K, standing behind Eduardo Tercero, thought silently, Eduardo, dont you know that the girl has no father, no mother, no family and is an orphan? Shes looking for a damn family. As Eduardo Tercero got up to leave, a small, soft hand suddenly grabbed his sleeve. The man was slightly stunned and looked again at the small white hand tugging at his sleeve, what, trying to climb on his back? The girl boldly met his gaze and said cheekily, You saved my life, my life is yours, besides I dont remember anything now, you must be responsible for me. Like an intimidating, overbearing ghost. Edward the Third was not angry, looking at the small face, which was beautiful even in its weakness, and amused without reason, You said I was your savior, is it appropriate for you to hit your savior like that? No woman, as yet, dared to touch him so openly. Seeing that she was speechless at the rhetorical question, Eduardo Tercero pulled out his sleeve and said to old K, Give him a sum of money. As soon as Eduardo Tercero turned around, he found himself embraced by a pair of soft female arms, firmly grasped. The girls face, too, was pressed firmly against his back. Let go. I dont want money! Edward the Third stared at the small hands that hade up to embrace him from behind and knotted around his abdomen and asked calmly, And what do you want? The girl behind her said loudly, I want your man! A hint of consternation shed under Edward the Thirds eyes, What did you say? Old K choked, but put it raw on the tip of his tongue, how could he not, mighty! This girl is a real traitor! Right off the bat, she says she wants Mr. Edwards man! I, I say, since you saved me, and now I remember nothing, and my life is yours, and anyway I have nowhere to go now, why dont I give you my life! Edward the Third: Old K: .ughing maniacally inside!!!!! Eduardo Tercero pushed his fingers away and turned around, the mans long strong fingers cupped his small chin so that his gaze was unavoidable and looked straight at him. In exchange for your body, are you sure? I dont want any woman. Especially a woman of such unknown origin and ying amnesia. The girl stretched out three fingers and swore to heaven, the look under her eyes was purer than milk, I definitely wont depend on your house to eat and drink in exchange for nothing, I can work to pay, even if you dont want me as a person, at least take me in for a while, just take pity on me udio Belles has a good eye for the emotions of the eyes, and after saying these words, he felt a hesitant andpassionate look in Eduardo Terceros eyes and hurried to grab his shirt by the waist, looking at him clearly. As long as Edward the Third is willing to take her home, its only a matter of time before she gains Edward the Thirds trust! Chapter 693: Lie Detector Works After Eduardo Tercero left the room, old K took one look at the girl in the hospital bed and gave udio Belles a sly thumbs-up and a nod of approval. This girl has a lot of nerve! Outside the room, old K asked hesitantly, Mr. Eduardo, are you really are you really going to take this girl home?. Edward the Third looked at him coldly, Dont you particrly want me to take her home?. Old K: injustice na! A weekter, it was time for udio Belles to be discharged from the hospital. After leaving the hospital, Old K entered the room to pick up udius Belles, whose almond-shaped, watery eyes nced behind Old K several times. Old K. smiled and said, Dont look, Bro. Eduardo didnte. Mr. Eduardo had an important board meeting, so he wasnt avable to pick her up. udio Belles emitted an oh and raised an eyebrow, Im just afraid Mr. Eduardo wont keep his word and regret what he promised me. Girl, you are too ignorant of our Mr. Edward, what Mr. Edward promised, he will do, but only if you dont lie to Mr. Edward. if you pretend to have memory loss and Mr. Edward finds out, you really will be thrown into the cold river and fed to the fishes. udius Belles sneered contemptuously, Well, its not certain youll be fed to the fishes! But it has gone too well with this n. Eduardo Tercero is young and has stepped over corpses to get where he is, without a certain amount of reflection and tact. udio Belles cant say what is strange, but she has a feeling that Eduardo Tercero would not trust so easily. Old K looked at her with a loving face and said, Come on, Mr. Eduardo is waiting for you at home. The ck Lincoln pulls into two rows of tall French sycamores and the vi is a Victorian with a needle roof, not particrly expensive, but generous and simple. udius Belles would not expect a man who is the Lord of the Cab of the Hidden Organization, a man who is even on a par with the President of the State of R. Such a vi of Victorian architecture, though a mansion to themon eye, would be much more grounded for Edward the Thirds status. The ck stretch LINCOLN drives through the embossed carved iron gates on the outside of the vi and into the garden, parking steadily alongside the road on arge greenwn. Although there was not much security or agents in sight in the yard, udio Belles instinct as an agent suggested that the vi had rms and reinforced protection lines buried almost everywhere. udio Belles followed Old K. and entered the vi cautiously. Old K. led her forward, not forgetting to look back, thinking that, although she used to be a bit daring, she was still a young 18-year-old with little experience, and it was certain that she would be nervous in strange surroundings, not to mention Mr. Edwards mansion. Dont worry, Mr. Eduardo is a nice guy, although he tends to be a bit cold. The corner of udio Belles mouth twitches: are you serious? A good mans hands are not covered in blood. Many yearster, she realized that there was another kind of good man, with blood on his hands, fighting for justice and peace, and that she and Eduardo Tercero were the same kind of man, both guarding the heart of a child in a world of profit and power. As soon as udio Belles arrived at the hall, he noticed that there was something strange in the room. There was an instrument in the middle of the room; a normal person might not recognize what it was, but udio Belles was a professional agent and had naturally seen that it was a lie detector.N?velDrama.Org content. Eduardo Tercero is not so good at fooling people. At that moment, the man, wearing a ck shirt and ck pants,es down the stairs at a leisurely pace. Eduardo Tercero had hired a lie detector, and his cold eyes looked at udio Belles with little emotion as he ordered matter-of-factly, Now that the men are here, lets get started. If Eduardo Tercero discovered that she had lied, not only would she be thrown into the river and fed to the fish, but she would also be wanted by the R. State, and there was no telling whether she would live or die, let aloneplete her mission. She had to hide the lie detector to convince Eduardo Tercero that she really had lost her memory. Chapter 694: Naming her, Claud. Eduardo Tercero, tall and erect, walks past udio Belles and sits down on the side of the couch. The man exerts great pressure on udio Belles despite sitting quietly without speaking. udio Belles is a qualified undercover agent, but he has been on so few missions and in so few emergencies that, his position in the Ming organization aside, he is nothing more than a young girling of age.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Trying to escape the lie detector will definitely reveal a w if you dont have a strong psychological profile. udio Belles quietly moved his hand behind him, Eduardo Tercero was sitting on the couch, not far away but with him having a certain blind spot for her. udio Belles took a silver needle out of his pocket and stuck it straight into her finger. It hurt, but she didnt dare frown half as much as she would have, her expression would fall all on Eduardo Terceros eyes. A lie detector identifies a lie by the heart rate produced by the psychological effects of the lie, and by the heart rate used to determine if the test subject is lying. udio Belles fought through the pain in his fingertips, looked at the lie detector, and deliberately asked, What is this? Eduardo Terceros dark eyes were on her and his voice was t, A lie detector. You suspect me of lying to you? But I really dont remember anything. Eduardo Tercero was unfazed, If youre lying or not, sit down and answer a few questions for me to check. udio Belles deliberately brushed his lips, Old people have a lot on their minds. As he mumbled impatiently, he sat fearlessly at the lie detector. But Eduardo Tercero has good hearing, even sharper than usual, and naturally heard his littleint. The man frowned slightly, What did you say about me, old man? He was only twenty-five, where age, when a man is at his most youthful and cocky. udius Belles growled lightly, You are seven years older than I am, of course I think you are old. A deep gleam of understanding crept into the mans eyes, Dont you have amnesia and remember nothing? If so, how can you remember how old you are? Oops. udio Belles little heart stuttered, a subliminal question that might actually reveal itself. However, udio Belles was not the typical ignorant eighteen year old girl and answered with barely a pause, Of course I know Im eighteen, Ive been in the hospital for many days and Ive seen the medical records several times, it always says eighteen, just not my name. By the way, whats my name, you still havent told me what my name is. The mans dark eyes stared at her for three seconds before his voice broke coldly, Ill tell you, after youve taken the test, your name. -If she had lied, there would have been no need for a name, for he would have thrown her into the river to feed the fish. The girl brushed her lips, a little helplessly, Good. Little one. udius Belles sat down on the lie detector and the silver needle in his hand dug harder into the flesh of his finger, his scalp tingling with pain. The polygrapher ced several sensors on his body and when everything was in ce, the polygrapher respectfully said to Eduardo Tercero, who was sitting off to the side, Mr. Eduardo, its time to begin. Eduardo Terceros long, bony fingers tapped the desk, one by one, with a soft, rhythmic stroke that left the whole person hanging. Have you lost your memory or not? I dont remember anything, I found myself in the hospital as soon as I woke up, I only met you and found you very dear. Old K, who was standing to one side, had a question mark on his face: affectionate? How could this beautifuldy know that the gentleman was affectionate? She had been with Eduardo Tercero since he was a child, and in all the years she had followed him, she had never felt that Eduardo Tercero was affectionate! Eduardo Terceros dark eyes stared at her as he kept throwing out a second question, Were you actually undercover, did you pretend to have amnesia to infiltrate me and get some confidential information or to take the opportunity to kill me? Not me, I dont really remember anything, and besides I dont kill people. Are you from the Ming organization? Eduardo Tercero drops a third bombshell. udio Belles pulled out the silver needle, the pain was instantly much less and his heartbeat stayed within the range of the heart rate he had just had, he calmly replied, What is the Ming organization? I dont know it, is it a ce to enter the Church?. Old K heard the answer, clenched his fist to cover his lips and let out a chokedugh. A ce to enter the church? Girl, thats a ce where the best agents and mercenaries in the world gather, and those agents and mercenaries are totally murderous. It was the first time old K had ever heard anyone say that the Ming organization was a ce where old men and women went into the Church to pray the rosary. Eduardo Terceros three most important questions were asked, and the mans eyes met the lie detector, which gently shook Eduardo Terceros head before answering, Mr. Eduardo, the young woman is not lying, the rhythm of her heartbeat and the characteristics of her muscle tremors when she answered your three questions were hardly any change. udio Belles got up from the lie detector chair, Now they will ept me, wont they?. The man rose from the couch and his gaze faintly rested on her small, palm-sized melon face, You want me to take you in that badly? I dont remember anything now, I only know you. If you wont take me in and I dont have any money on me, where can I go? I dont want to go begging for food, its dirty and tiring. It is normal for eighteen-year-old girls to be afraid of getting dirty and tired. As Eduardo Tercero climbed the stairs, he said nonchntly to the girl following him, You can stay with me if you want, but Im not a ce that feeds idle people for nothing, so when youve learned the skills of life, get out. udio Belles didnt bother with him, after all, she was in a position to answer to her master, and since she had done her part, it was time to find a way to approach Eduardo Tercero and get some confidential information out of him. She followed him upstairs and asked, curious as a baby, You havent told me my name. The mans erect, broad back gave a slight wince, his legs stopped as he looked at her again and he blurted out the words, ud, your name. udius Belles: Its as random as naming a kitten or a puppy. At least have a spring flower or an autumn moon, but it turns out theres not even a maiden name, ud? Shes still tough. udio Belles chanted the name ud, trying to get used to it, as he followed Eduardo Tercero down the stairs, only to be stopped by Eduardo Tercero. Dont follow me, there are many rules in this house, ask old K if you dont understand and he will tell you. The most important one I want you to remember is that you are not allowed to enter my studio half-heartedly. udius Belles uttered a good-natured oh and froze on the stairs. The mans handsome chin tilted slightly, beckoning him toe down. udius Belles had to turn around and descend the stairs slowly. Chapter 695: I can’t stand Mr. Eduardo likes Miss Claudio. At La Vi Real. udio Belles stood respectfully next to Old K, listening to her teach, That Miss ud, you can do anything in this house, just dont enter Sr. Eduardos study, if you enter Sr. Eduardos study without permission, Sr. Eduardo will really throw you in the river and feed you to the fishes. Besides, Sr. Eduardos study is full of hidden traps, and if one identally touches them, one could be injured or lose ones life. udio Belles nodded with his hands behind his back, He just asked this one, by the way, he said I cant live here and eat for nothing, so what is my job and my task? Mr. Eduardo said you could follow Julian and prune the nts and trees in the yard, and if Julian needed any help, you could help. So my job is, in fact, Julians assistant? Old K couldnt help butugh, Pretty much what it means. And pay my sry? Old K: Ahem, I dont think this Has one. This girl is quite wealthy, Mr. Edward has agreed to take her in and keep her in this vige and feed her, and this girl expects to work for a sry? Oh, how naive. Very well then, Im off to find Julian, the housekeeper. Go on. Studio on the second floor. The man stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his dark eyes watching the girl downstairs absentmindedly pruning the flowers and trees with herrge shears. Old K sent all the information he had gleaned from the post-study investigation and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, following Edward the Thirds gaze as it rested on the girl in the courtyard. Your Excellency, this is more detailed information that was discovered. Eduardo Tercero took the file, scanned it andnded on the name column, ud Belles, a name that was, literally, awkward. From what Ive gathered so far, Miss ud does have a clean record and doesnt look like any kind of undercover agent. Edward the Third growled softly, Shed be better off with constant amnesia. If he found out shed lied to him, hed break his fine neck, Im afraid. In one morning, udio Belles got to know everyone at La Vi Real. Edward the Third should have had arge number of servants, but probably to exclude the eyes, there were not many servants waiting in the royal forest, and the only ones in charge were Julian and Soledad. It was noon and lunch was being prepared when Soledad asked udio Belles to go upstairs and call Eduardo Tercero toe down for dinner. udio Belles had just gone upstairs when he saw Eduardo Tercero alreadying down with his long legs and quick strides. Its lunchtime and Soledad asked me toe and get you. Eduardo Terceros gaze did not settle on her face and he just spoke coldly, No, you can have lunch. From the looks of Eduardo Tercero, he was probably going on an errand. udio Belles, hungry after a mornings work, though not heavy, sat down at the table as soon as Eduardo Tercero arrived at the door, fork in hand, and tried to eat. Julian stood and could not resist reminding himself, ud, this is not the ce for you to eat, get down. udio Belles frowned slightly, forgetting that she was now a servant in her own right. Shit!N?velDrama.Org owns this. udio Belles pursed his lips and was about to get down from the table when Eduardo Tercero, who had arrived at the door, suddenly turned and shouted at him, From now on, eat at the main table, no need toe down to eat. With these words, Eduardo Tercero walked out the door without looking back. Julian on one hand was a little confused, but Soledad saw right through him and joked, You still dont get it, you old fool, dont you see that Miss ud was picked up by Mr. Eduardo, but Mr. Eduardo likes Miss ud. udio Belles: Is there one? It must have been a long road to get Eduardo Tercero to like her. Chapter 696: The Problem With Eduardo Tercero After living in La Vi Real for a little over half a month, udio Belles has finally deciphered all the mechanisms of the vi, which seem simple, but in reality have been set up in such a way that anyone who enters it without studying it, even a trained agent, will have difficulty escaping. What udio Belles is most curious about is the study of Eduardo Tercero. There are many eyes on the vi and she has little chance of entering Eduardo Terceros study these days because of the prohibition he has imposed on her to set foot in it. Last night Eduardo Tercero had left on a very serious mission, to a meeting, ording to K. Although Eduardo Tercero did not say what meeting it was about, udio Belles could guess that it was an international parliamentary meeting. he had not yet returned. udio Belles was d to think that he could not return, perhaps it would be something like aplete revolt between the two leaders of the Organization of the hidden and the president of the country R? The atmosphere was condensed in the Parliamentary Cab of the Presidential Pce, where there was a confrontation thatsted almost three hours. President Eduardo, although you are the chief of staff of the ult Organization and it is not my ce to meddle in your affairs, the matter of the union is something I would like you to consider carefully. Two men with powerful auras, seated at opposite ends of a rectangr conference table of fine pear wood, separated by a long distance, their eyes deepening as they met each others gaze. Eduardo Tercero chuckled lightly and said, I never thought the President would be so interested in my private love life, and even more so that the President of the R Nation would enjoy being a lunatic. The President of R is a man in histe fifties, but because he has been in power for a long time, he has kept himself in a scientific manner, so he does not look old, and his body is full of the spirit of a man who has been in power for a long time. Eduardo Tercero is the new chief of staff who took office justst year, and as the saying goes, this Eduardo Tercero is actually more powerful than his father David Tercero. The people of R believe that Erasmo Rn is the most powerful president in the country, but they do not know that there is also the ult Organization, which is not known to the world, and that each president is chosen by the ult Organization. Each president is elected by the ult Organization itself, and the so-called democratic elections are just a formality.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. This is the second time that Erasmus Rn has been re-elected for a second term. A new president will be elected next year, and the decision to re-elect Erasmus Rn for another five years will be closely linked to the overall decision of the ult Organization. Had Erasmo Rn been able to marry his daughter to Eduardo Tercero, he would have been the next president to be re-elected. Erasmo Rn picked up the freshly brewed coffee, took a sip and sighed, This year the coffee is new, wont Mr. Eduardo try it?. Eduardo Tercero picked up his coffee cup and also took a matching sip, frowning slightly, The coffee is good, but I dont like it. Erasmo Rnughed aloud, Its natural, you are young, its greasy middle-aged men like us who have their coffee cups at hand, you are not even a few years older than my precious daughter Gertrudis Rn, you young people, you must love drinks and coffee more. Edward the Third said eagerly, Coffee hurts my stomach, drinks are too sweet, I dont like either, I love in water. Erasmo Rn raised his eyebrows slightly and said, Gertrudis Rn has turned twenty this year and the nation is celebrating, but, unfortunately for her, shecks a man as powerful as Mr. Eduardo to protect her. Edward the Third did not reply, but spoke calmly and coolly, A woman of Princess Gertrude Rns stature, if she wanted to, there would be many men of great ability who would be d to surround and protect her, not to mention that Princess Gertrude Rn is the presidents daughter. Princess Gertrude Rn. Chapter 697: I have a bride, the marrying kind. Erasmus Rn said, Yes? How can my protection of Gertrudis Rn, and that of her bodyguards, be the same as that of her future husband? She even told me that she would never marry you. At the moment, Gertrudis Rn is of marriageable age ording to our marriage agews in R. I see Before Erasmo Rn could finish his sentence, Eduardo Tercero calmly interrupted, I guess you really dont care much about my private life, Presidente.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Erasmo Rn froze, without reacting to the meaning of Eduardo Terceros words. Eduardo Tercero spoke with a slight smile: I already have a girlfriend, the kind that gets married. Erasmo Rn froze: How does Mr. Eduardo have time for a girlfriend if he is so busy, it is strange to hear him. From what Erasmo Rn knew of Eduardo Tercero, he was an ambitious and ruthless man, too busy with politics and work to hear that Eduardo Tercero was in love with a young woman from his family. Erasmo Rn came to think that the girl with whom Eduardo Tercero had the most contact was Gertrudis Rn. He did not believe that Eduardo Tercero liked Gertrudis Rn, although he also did not believe that Eduardo Tercero liked other girls, or even that Eduardo Tercero considered himself close to Gertrudis Rn anymore. Havinge out this month, its only natural that the president didnt know about it. But Princess Gertrudis has always been like a sister to me. Erasmus Rns eyes sank, and when he looked up at Edward the Third, they already contained a faint smile, but it was a forced smile. Which of thedies of the other family is better than Gertrudis Rn? Eduardo Tercero said lightly, Shes not a girl, shes just a feral cat I picked up on the road. How could I forget, after all you are a young man and you still like to have fun, all men, and I can understand that, it is not impossible for a little wild cat to have fun, but the person who bes your wife should not be a random kitten or puppy you pick up. The mans long fingers gently tapped the handle of his coffee cup, as if unintentionally, without approval, I dont care much about the prestige status my future one has, because I dont need to use my wifes status to make some exchange of benefits. There is only one condition to be my wife, and I like it. With words that both reject Erasmo Rn and insinuate that thetter is using his own daughters marriage as a bargaining chip, Erasmo Rn bes enraged and his face turns greener than the water in his cup of coffee leaves. Eduardo Tercero looked at his wristwatch. It was half past eleven, time for lunch. The man got up slowly and calmly: President, if there is nothing else I will say goodbye. I have a little feral cat at home waiting for me to feed it. I cant imagine Mr. Eduardo being so affectionate and taking in little stray cats. Eduardo Tercero stood up and straightened his suit, his thin lips curved slightly, A passing interest, so I adopted him, its good to keep him for fun. Eduardo Tercero suddenly looked back as he reached the entrance of the parliament, he looked at Erasmo Rn and threw out a half joking, half seriousment, The president is still only fit to be president, the president is not really fit to be a moonbat, he is anathema to moonbat. When Eduardo Tercero came out of the conference room on his long legs, Erasmo Rn cupped his coffee cup and mmed it on the floor with such force that the coffee water sshed all over the floor and wet the carpet. When the secretary heard the noise, she knocked on the door and entered. Erasmo Rn ordered in a cold voice, Send someone to find out who Eduardo Tercerosst girlfriend is. Yes. Since its an unknown woman, it sure wontst long. He cant let that unknown woman interfere with his ns, and Eduardo Tercero and Gertrudis Rn must marry sessfully too! Chapter 698: Mocked by Mr. Eduardo Eduardo Tercero had just left the conference room when old K, who was guarding the door, handed him the actionputer, Your Excellency, Miss ud just called you. Would you like to call her back? Edward the Third picked up the phone and frowned a little, after all this time together, ud was not the type of girl to call him without asking, calling him today, was it red rain from the sky? No, go home. Since the call was made from andline at home, the person should be at home and it would be more direct and effective to say something in person rather than over the phone. Okay. On this side, after udio Belles didnte by, he guessed that Eduardo Tercero wouldnt be returning to La Vi Real for at least a while, and now that it was past lunchtime and Julian and Soledad had gone to rest, some of the turnip djinns remaining maidens could easily avoid his eyes. udio Belles opened the door to the study without difficulty. However, she was surprised that Eduardo Tercero had not closed the door to his study, did this mean that Eduardo Tercero really believed her and did not take her for a spy? There was always a feeling that something was wrong, but the chance was slim and udio Belles pushed open the door and gently closed the studio door behind him. But as soon as the studio door closed, some mechanism was activated and numerous flying knives suddenly shot out against the wall in front of the studio, which udio Belles dodged by rolling on the floor. Hey on the floor and saw all those flying knives embedded firmly in the ground, each one with a full sense of power and a deadly de. Eduardo Terceros study really cante in casually, its killing people by the minute! udio Belles, not daring to make a move, lies down on the floor and scrutinizes the study cautiously, but the mechanisms are too hidden to be found for a while. When I pushed open the door a moment ago, I touched the mechanism, so Im afraid this desk in front of me is also untouchable. The second desk drawer, unlocked, reveals a thin slit, and udius Belles sees that it contains important documents. He was about to take the drawer when the sound of a car engine in the courtyard below. Oh no, Eduardo Tercero is back! udio Belles had a moment of panic as he swept the floor full of flying knives and then looked at himself unharmed.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. He had time to leave now and pretend nothing had happened, but the crime scene in this studio could not be hidden. If she left the studio at this time, Eduardo Terceros suspicions would only increase, but if she didnt leave The sound of firm, approaching footsteps, each one like a step on the tip of udio Belles heart, his heart beating faster and faster, his body tense and twitching. udio Belles touched a mechanism on the side of the desk just as the study door was pushed open by a pair of long, thin hands. As soon as Eduardo Tercero pushed the door open, he saw arrows flying out of the wall behind him and heading for udio Belles. Eduardo Tercero lunges for the girl, grabs her tightly in his arms and rolls her several times on the floor. The arrows, all shot into the thick floor,y motionless on the ground. udio Belles, lying in Eduardo Terceros arms, turned his little face slightly to look at the sharp arrows on the ground, with a cold, fearful glint in his eyes. Right now, it almost cost him his life. With her skills, she could naturally dodge those sharp arrows right now, but if Eduardo Tercero saw her, her identity would be revealed, so it was at stake whether Eduardo Tercero would save her or not. Eduardo Tercero scanned the mess on the floor, looked again at the girl lying in his arms and asked in a calm voice, What are you doing in my study? udio Belles had thought about the statement before entering the study and Eduardo Terceros question was expected, so udio Belles took it in stride, I was just curious, you strictly forbade me to enter your study, but I just wanted to see what was different in there. This is an honest answer, not a lie. Eduardo Terceroy on the floor, pulling the girl in his arms closer and closer to him, her chest against his, tightly pressed. udio Belles cheeks flushed slightly and he tried to struggle to sit up, but the mansrge hands were so strong around his waist that he couldnt move, so he had to press himself against the warm male body. Mr. Edward? The mans dark eyes, bored into her watery ones, ud, your heart is beating fast, are you lying? I wasnt! Then why is your heart beating so fast, hmm? udio Belles looked at the steady gaze in Eduardo Terceros eyes and his heart beat faster, but he also blushed more and stammered, Eduardo, Mr. Eduardo, youre hugging me like this, of course of course my heart will beat faster, and besides The mans deep gaze fixed on her red lips as they parted and closed, What? Mr. Edward hug me so tightly I can hardly breathe. As soon as the words were out of his mouth, the man below him suddenly turned around and pinned the girl in his arms against the floor, looking at her with an aggressive and dangerous gaze. Is it really because Im nervous about hugging you? The girl clenched her small hands, tilted her little face to one side and bit her red lip, Mr. Eduardo, I get even more nervous when you do that. This damn man-on-woman position who cant be nervous! Edward the Third stared at the pale, scarlet face of the girl beneath him, a wless little melon face, like a peeled egg, whose pores were invisible even standing so close, only the tiny white hairs on her face were visible, making her skin even softer. The lump in the mans protruding throat rolled, and his long fingers cupped the girls chin, turning her pretty, lively little face to look directly into his eyes. Would it be more tense if Master kissed you? Well. The lips were gagged. One of the mansrge hands was pressed against her heart, feeling the rhythm of her heartbeat. Pfft pfft pfft pfft very fast and furious, in fact he was more nervous. Edward the Third felt, inexplicably, tingly. Damn, I just wanted to test her, but I got angry! udio Belles reacted by reaching out and trying to push away the man pressing against her, but he overpowered her, lifting her hands above her head and capturing them in a deeper kiss. udius Belles, however mentally strong, was no more than an eighteen-year-old girl, especially when the man who had pressed himself against her and forced himself to kiss her was a handsome, mature male, with fucking charm everywhere, and his face, growing redder and redder, followed her neck. When she was out of breath, Edward the Third released her lips, purposely biting them as he went. A little pain. The girl lying on the floor, her watery eyes clouded by a thinyer of enchantment, ud gasped as if aggrieved, Mr. Eduardo, youre hurting me. Edward the Third rose from her, looked at the flying knives and sharp arrows on the ground, took a deep breath and held out his hand to her. The girl stroked her lips and ced her small hand in the mans broad, dry palm. Eduardo Tercero pulled her close and sped her in his arms, udio Belles was unprepared, his slender body wobbled and the two of them were pinned to the bookshelf behind him with a disheveled gait. The girls hands rested behind her back, tightly sped in a knot, her watery eyes widened as she looked up at the tall man towering over her. What are you, what are you doing? Chapter 699: Your Claud is a little fox. Edward the Thirds eyes, cold and burning, were like fire in the snow, and udius Belles was in the end too shallow to see what he was thinking. Did he suspect her motives? But why, then, had he kissed her so? Edward the Third raised his hand and reached around behind her, and as soon as he touched the mechanism behind her, a sharp de a short distance away flew into the wall beside them, and as it struck, Edward the Third visibly felt the little woman in his arms tremble. He lowered his eyes to her thickshes that quivered in shock, the lump in his throat rolled as he quietlymanded, In this studio, there are mechanisms everywhere that could kill you at any moment, and if I hadnt returned just in time today, youd probably be a cold corpse right now. udio Belles bellyaching: If you hadnte back, I would have finished cleaning up the scene unscathed But at that point, I was clearly disguised as a good kitty, Yo, Im nevering in here again. You know whats wrong? The girl is enveloped by the mans tall, erect body, and all udio Belles can smell in this small, narrow space is the crisp, frosty spring cologne of Eduardo Terceros body, a scent that is clean and tough, indulgent and soothing. His voice, moreover, was deeper and softer than his usual indifference, and when she nced at him unconsciously, she identally collided with his line of sight and her heart beat a little faster. Even with Esteban Zaragosa, the male she knew best, she had never been so close, and that, just now, was her first kiss. The man failed to acknowledge his mistake and frowned slightly, showing impatience, You know whats wrong? Hmm? But the tone of voice was full of affection. The little girls thin white face nodded as quickly as she could, Mr. Eduardo I know Im wrong. Eduardo Tercero sulked and threatened, If I do it again, Ill kiss you like I just did, or even do worse, so you better not step on me. udius Belles hastily held out three fingers and vowed, I promise never to enter your studio again! He had just raised his right arm when Edward the Third saw that the delicate skin had been scraped and was dripping blood from a sharp arrow that had grazed his upper right arm. The man grabbed her by the wrists and pulled her into his arms. udio Belles thought Eduardo Tercero was going to eat her again, so his left hand unconsciously covered his lips and his watery eyes stared at him as he warned in a shrill voice, Mr. Eduardo you cant kiss me anymore! I have learned my mistake. A faint smile eventually colored Eduardo Terceros brow as he saw that she finally looked a little frightened. Its good to know youre scared. The man took her arm, examined the wound and said in a grave voice, Its not a serious wound, it needs to be bandaged. Only then did udius Belles realize that she was hurt. She had been so nervous in the emergency that she had not even noticed the pain of the sharp arrow in her arm. When they reached the room downstairs, Eduardo Tercero asked Julian to hand him the first aid kit. Eduardo Tercero took a small porcin bottle with a blue and white base out of the medicine cab and poured some powdered medicine on the wound, and in a moment there was a cold tingle and the girl frowned slightly from the pain. Edward the Third applied the medicine to her as he noticed the slightest change in her expression, Does it hurt? A little. Its good to know it hurts. udio Belles unconsciously looked at Eduardo Tercero; was he really in no doubt about his motives for entering his study? Eduardo Tercero healed her wounds with deft movements and tortured her unhurriedly. But Im curious, how did you dodge those flying knives?. When she opens the door and the identifier realizes she is not the owner, the first organ she will sweep up are those rows of flying knives, but she clearly has no signs of having been injured by them. It was almost difficult for an unarmed eighteen year old girl without a bit of skill to dodge those flying daggers. Eduardo Tercero looked at her with a look of questioning and inquiry, suspicious after all. udio Belles yed it cool and muttered, with a hint of pout and aggression in his voice, I was scared to death, but somehow I managed to dodge and roll on the ground several times, rolling all over the ce. Thats right. Eduardo Tercero grunted softly, not sure if he really believed it or not. udio Belles took the opportunity to divert the conversation, her watery eyes staring at him with pure rity as she asked, Mr. Eduardo, why do you have so many dangerous things installed in your studio, what if it suddenly doesnt work andunches an attack on you, the master? Arent you afraid? Eduardo Tercero stared at her, a lively little face that was really pretty, bewitching and innocent in her gaze, but Eduardo Tercero always felt that this found kitten was not as well-behaved as she seemed, but was actually wild and dangerous. But the more this happens, the more she arouses the mans interest and desire for conquest. Edward the Third finished bandaging her wound and wrapped hisrge hand around the back of her neck, his handsome face pressed against hers, ud, curiosity will kill the cat. udio Belles brushed his red lips, I am not a cat. Eduardo Tercero raised an eyebrow at the sight of her haughty little face; what kind of attitude is this for a girl who is a parasite? It is true, however, that she is not a kitten. Well, youre the little fox. udius Belles: Is this a call to her treachery and cunning? Eduardo Tercero had already stood up and was walking towards the second floor, dropping the words to thoseing behind: In the future, remember to knock before entering my studio. udius Belles is increasingly puzzled, not only does he not suspect her, but he agrees to let her into his study? Wasnt he afraid that she would steal some confidential document? However, now that she was on his turf, if she stole anything, she probably wouldnt be able to get away with it. udio Belles slumped on the sofa, bored, thinking what was the point of the Ming organization sending her incognito, and with his ears especially clear, Master Orlondo Marta saying that he had to romance Eduardo Tercero to have a chance to capture all his weaknesses. He looked at the bandage on his right arm, which was beautifully and neatly wrapped with a white bandage still tied with a ribbon. She had no idea that Edward the Third was such a big man but still had a girls heart.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Chapter 700: What? A fiance?! Late in the afternoon, udio Belles is lying on the couch taking a nap, and Eduardo Tercero has been upstairs in the studio working on his y since his return, without reappearing. udio Belles awoke from a long nap, stretched out and bored, when a car engine suddenly sounded in the courtyard. She looked for the sound of a ck Bentley parked in the yard and out stepped a wonderful girl in a puffy dress, about her age, no more than a year or two older than she was. The girl was so proud of herself that she left her chauffeur and bodyguard behind and stomped on her high heels as she walked briskly toward the vi. As soon as the girl entered the house, she looked around the room, wrinkled her delicate brow and questioned udio Belles, Who are you, why havent I seen you at Edwards before, are you the new maid? But how did Edward get such a young and pretty maid to work in the house when he said he did not like contact with girls? As pretty as she is, she cant stand the pull of Princess Gertrude Rn. udio Belles was also no slouch and asked with his arms crossed, Who are you to yell at someone when you just came to her house, do you have any manners? How dare you use me? I am the future owner of the Vi Real. Gertrude Rn gave him an oblique nce and said contemptuously, Never mind, since you are new in the house, I wont bother with you, it would be unworthy of my status and my face for a princess like me to bother with a little maid like you. udius Belles folded his arms and raised an eyebrow, dismissing the idea that a princess had anything to brag about, since he had taken a princess from a small country hostage with Esteban Zaragosa beforeing incognito to R. Where is my Edward? udio Belles ignored her, took two ice creams out of the freezer, poured them into small bowls and sat cross-legged on the coffee table, poking at them with a spoon, with a pleasant ease, nothing like a little maid should have. Gertrude Rn frowned impatiently, Hey, old maid! The princess is asking you a question! Do you hear me? udius Belles found her too loud to bother with her and didnt look at her at all, just raised his hand and pointed upward to the study. Gertrude Rn looked up at the closed studio, bent on getting to Edward the Third, and bit her lip, Ill tell my Edward toe down and clean you up. udio Belles popped arge scoop of strawberry ice cream into his mouth and returned a vague, Waiting. The ice cream melts in his mouth, a mouthful of strawberry sweetness, cicadas chirp outside, udio Belles sits cross-legged on the floor, his back leaning against the couch, and narrows his pretty eyes as he looks out the floor to ceiling windows at the courtyard, arge group of bodyguards in ck suits, all brought in by that princess, what a big deal. After a few moments, Gertrude Rn came down the stairs with her arm around Edward the Third, chatting and murmuring to him. Eduardo, where have you been all these days, has my father given you so much work? If you feel tired, Ill tell my father at home and criticize him. Downstairs, udio Belles, who was sitting cross-legged at the coffee table, rummaging through his ice cream with glee, could not help butugh at these ignorant and innocent words of Gertrudis Rn. If Eduardo Tercero really doesnt want to work and wants to stay at home, Im sure the princesss presidential father would love to do it! Gertrudis Rn wrinkled her brow at the snort and red at her, What are youughing at? Do you know who I am? Do you know what happens when you embarrass the princess? udius Belles sat quietly, his pretty, stunning watery eyes lifted slightly as he looked at the attractive coupleing down the stairs and sighed, Its wrong for me to embarrass the princess, but, my lord princess, this is the 21st century, the Qing dynasty is almost extinct, and Im not your little ve, so even if I embarrass her, you cant put me in jail, can you? You! Gertrude Rn was exasperated at udius Belles eloquence, but unconsciously stole a nce at Edward the Third, who was still present, and could not take charge of such a little maid, which would be degrading and would make Edward think she was notdylike and generous enough. udius Belles finished sinking his teeth into thest scoop of ice cream and deliberately teased her by saying, Or does the princess want to abuse her power and take me to jail? Gertrudis Rn stomped her foot in anger andined to Eduardo Tercero: Eduardo, she bullied me! Eduardo hmmm, thats affectionate enough to call him. Eduardo Terceros dark gaze fixed on the ice cream stain left at the corner of udio Belles rosy lips. The sexy lump in the mans protruding throat slipped slightly twice. Eduardo, where the hell is this maid from, Ive never seen her! Eduardo Tercero withdrew his arm from Gertrudis Rns grip without further ado and walked toward udio Belles with long legs and a firm step, tossing a nonchnt Shes not a maid to Gertrudis Rn. Gertrudis Rn stomped, And how did she show up at Edwards house?. And so insolent, with eyes that dare to belittle even her as a princess. When Edward the Third approached udio Belles, his dark eyes roamed over his empty bowl of ice cream and he frowned slightly, You like ice so much, arent you afraid youll have a stroke?. udius Belles: I have a good gut. Eduardo Tercero suddenly raised his hand and udio Belles unconsciously stepped back, only to have Eduardo Tercero put his arm around his waist. The man frowned more and looked a bit disgusted by his retreating action, Youre eating all over the ce. The mans perennial pistol grip had a thin calloused thumb brushing the corner of his mouth with a slight crunch that couldnt be ignored that coursed through his heart, like a surprisingly intoxicating microcurrent. udio Belles undisguised heartbeat quickens, why he gets nervous again. When the man finished wiping the smear of cream from the corner of her mouth, she immediately pulled back a little, her ears warming slightly. From the angle at which Eduardo Tercero looks down, her ears, very red, very transparent, very soft, are tempting to take a bite. Seeing that Eduardo Tercero was still looking at him, udio Belles unconsciously raised his arm again, rubbed it hard against the corner of his lips and asked, wide-eyed, Is there any more? No more, its clean.N?velDrama.Org content. Then he kept looking at her and she thought he had ice cream stains on his face. Gertrude Rn, on the other side, naturally saw their interaction and clenched her little fists even tighter, her eyes full of jealousy and envy. With a slight change in his vision, udio Belles saw through Eduardo Terceros shoulder the knife-edge look the girl behind him was throwing at him. Ah he is really unfriendly, is this treating her as a love interest? However, he didnt like the princess either. udio Belles suddenly had a yful feeling in his heart and raised his arm to take Eduardo Terceros arm, lifting his outrageous little face to smile sweetly at Eduardo Tercero, Darling, the princess called me a little maid as soon as I walked in, I was very aggravated, why didnt you introduce me to the princess and who I really am, who I am?. Edward the Third was not surprised by her behavior and merely obeyed her, allowing her to put her arms around him and rub between his. Princess Gertrudis, to formally introduce you, this is my fiance, ud. udius Belles: What, a fiance? Chapter 701: She is not a little pet. The shock, anger and sorrow in Gertrudis Rns eyes manifested: Sir. Edward, how can she be your fiance, why is she saying this, how long has this woman been here, I have never seen her before, how could you be so reckless with her? Eduardo Tercero looked at the girl next to him, stretched out his arm, wrapped it around udio Belles shoulders and spoke lightly to Gertrudis Rn: Princess Gertrudis, I fell in love with udio at first sight. udius Belles: The thunder of the skies keeps rolling. Gertrude Rn finally lost sight of the noblemans manners, and with tears rolling down her face, she red at them with reddened eyes, Lord Edward, we have been childhood sweethearts, how could you fall in love with another at first sight! I am the only one who can be your betrothed! And I alone am worthy! How can she be worthy of Lord Edward if that is what she is? Gertrudis Rn reached over and tried to grab udio Belles, but Eduardo Tercero grabbed him by the wrist and coolly pushed him away, Princess Gertrudis, you are going too far. Gertrudis Rn choked as she looked at the man, her voice crying uncontrobly, Sir. Edward, how could you do this to me, I love you so much woowoowoowoo.. I have always treated you like a sister! Gertrudis Rn cried out, I dont want to be your sister! Only I can marry you! After shouting these words, Gertrude Rn covered her mouth and ran away crying. Soon after, the ck Bentley left the Vi Real. udius Belles sighed as he watched the car drive off, A young womans heart has been broken by a kick from President Edward. Edward the Third would not want to be rted to Princess Gertrude Rn, who is the daughter of the current President of R. If Edward the Third were to marry her, it would be a political marriage, which would be fatal to the cab, the ult Organization and the government. If Eduardo Tercero married the princess, it would be a political marriage, which would be fatal for the cab, the ult Organization and the government of the day. Eduardo Tercero would have had nothing to do with this Princess Gertrudis Rn if he had any brains. The princess, however, seems very fond of Mr. Eduardo. So Edward the Third must have apanied her, using her as a shield to break up with the princess. Edward the Third came up behind her and bowed slightly, his dark eyes fixed on her stunning side, Do you think I should show mercy to Gertrude Rn? Didnt you just guess that I would do this and use me to y hard to get on purpose? This man, was a worm inside her stomach! The mans thin lips, pressed against her ear, his breath was hot, but he also had a cold, harsh energy, If you were just using me to make you hard, I might let you, but you little bitch, if you dare to use me and do something I dont like, you know the consequences She did what an innocent teenager does: Would President Eduardo punish me if I did something he didnt like? Would he kick me out of the vi?. Edward the Third stared at her small, soft, white face, a face that was truly stunning and beautiful, a face he did not want to turn into a face of a corpse, it would not be vivid. I wont throw you out, but I will kill you, little fox. and then bury her in her own backyard? ? An unpleasant shudder ran through udio Belles and the little girl puffed out her little mouth, Then Id rather not do anything President Eduardo doesnt like, I want to live longer. Eduardo Tercero raised his hand and stroked her little head, Good girl. N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. She wasnt a little pet! Poor thing, a mercenary is here to cajole a man! Who made her of age, who made her too pretty, and ording to Tom Paul, its a pity she doesnt have such a face to seduce Edward the Third! 졭 But if she really fell in love with this man, would the Ming organization kill her? When the timees, she wont be able to defend herself. udio Belles, you must hold on! We cant be turned by Edward the Third! Chapter 702: Edward the Third says she is my person. After dinner, Eduardo Tercero worked in his study as usual, while udio Belles paced the stairs with nothing else to do. The Vi Real suddenly had a guest, not properly a guest, this man was Rufo of the ult Organization, a ministry of Eduardo Tercero. udio Belles had heard of this man, Rufo and his brother Mario, both belonging to the ult Organization and considered to be Eduardo Terceros right hand man. Rufo entered from the courtyard with a half-human German shepherd, who was casually shaking his head and shaking his body as if ready to attack at any moment. Rufos brow furrowed when he entered the room and saw udio Belles, but udio Belles eyes were so wide that Rufo merely assumed he had mistaken him for someone else, nodded slightly in greeting, and led the huge German shepherd up the stairs to the study. After Rufo entered the study, udius Belles gave a slightly long sigh; fortunately, Rufo did not seem to recognize her. She had had an encounter with Rufo in Valencia, when she had just followed Esteban Zaragosa on a mission, but it was dark that night and she was not sure Rufo would have recognized her. Her exposure, too, was just that one time. udio Belles looked at the closed door of the first-floor studio and his heart squeezed a little. In the studio, the big, half-grown German shepherd wagged his tail excitedly at the sight of his master and ran toward Eduardo Tercero, his twonky front paws dropping into his mastersp with the look of a dog begging to be petted. Woof woof woof woof Eduardo Tercero stroked the big dogs head and frowned slightly, Why have you been eating fat? Mario touched his nose and coughed slightly, Master of the Court, he was well bred by me. Edward the Third shot him a cold look, Its easy to eat too fat to run and catch your prey. Mario: Is that so important? You like a slim figure, dont you? Eduardo Tercero pushed the big dogs paws away in disgust and threw them to the ground. The German shepherd had the good sense not to bother his owner anymore and sat against the leg of his chair,zy and content. Eduardo Tercero scrutinized Mario and, seeing that he had sent the dog away but it had not yet left, asked, What, is something wrong? Mario interjected, Mr. de Corte, that pretty youngdy downstairs, what is she? Eduardo Terceros hand, clutching the pen, suddenly faltered, he dropped it and closed the document with a snap, his eyes shone with a sharp, cold light: My man. Mario: What the hell is that murderous intent in Masters eyes, its not like hes in love with that girl! Are you interested in her? Mario, as a man, is not interested in women, let alone having heard himpliment anyone pretty out of his mouth. The light in Eduardo Terceros dark eyes grew even more arrogant and cold. Mario secretly sweated, aggrieved, I didnt do it, Master of the Court. Not to mention that he had absolutely no interest in the youngdy below, and even if he did, he would have had to kill the thought in his mothers womb, for Gods sake. It was the first time the Lord of the Court had ever explicitly said, by name, that he was her man. How dare he steal a woman from his master? You say shes pretty? Mario flinched as soon as he could, and the Court Masters questions were really sharp one after another, he was a real killer. If Mario boasts that he is beautiful, the Court Master will think he is coveting; if he says she is not beautiful well how can the lords wife not be beautiful. To say that she is not beautiful would not be to p Edward the Third and question his look. Master, I was only there for a moment, I didnt pay much attention, and as you know, Im not at all enlightened now, I dont have much heart for women. Just now, when I came in, I only noticed that the youngdy looked a little familiar. Eduardo Terceros eyes sank slightly, Where have you seen her before?.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Mario now recalled seriously, Anyway, she looked familiar, I always had the feeling that I had crossed paths with her. No sooner had he blurted out the words, the murderous intent in Eduardo Terceros eyes shed, and Mario immediately said easily, But since she was my masters girlfriend, I think I must be misremembering, and I really dont remember exactly what the woman I crossed paths with looked like, except that I thought the woman was pretty, but as you know, my master, I have a certain face blindness when ites to looking at women. The ones that are pretty, I think look about the same. Mario came down from the studio and bumped into udio Belles again. Mario was not supposed to greet udio Belles, but he was attentive: The maestro said you were his new girlfriend?. udio Belles was stunned, he did not expect Eduardo Tercero to be so generous as to admit something like that in front of his men. Mario asked again, What is your name?. My name is udio. Oh, Miss udio, I dont know why, but I always thought Miss udio looked familiar, has Miss udio been to Valencia? udio Belles heart skipped a beat, but his face remained unperturbed and he looked straight at Mario, saying nonchntly, Are you hitting on your masters wife? Mario: Shes not a woman to be trifled with. No wonder it was the master who took a liking to this woman, she was a bit like the master in temperament, a rather nasty fellow. Mario smiled, Miss udio did misunderstand, how dare I, I met a woman in Valencia who, to put it mildly, did look a bit like Miss udio, but I must have misremembered, our master has a good eye for people. Chapter 703: Do you like me? When Mario left, Eduardo Tercero came out of the studio with the German shepherd and went downstairs. Eduardo Tercero asked, Did my men, just now, say anything to you? udio Belles made a mental note to Mario that only a woman and a man are hard to bring up, the old saying is true, Your man just flirted with me and said I was pretty and that I looked like a woman he liked. Edward the Third didnt seem surprised, whether he really believed it or not, and emitted a faint hmm before sitting down on the couch, followed by the German shepherd. The mans voice was soft and low as he began, Next time we meet, punish him with a few months in the desert. heughs. udius Belles saw the big dog sitting limply beside him and asked, Is this big dog a gift from your underlings? I got this, I just brought home a stray cat the other day and I was so busy looking at it that I didnt pick it up. udius Belles was stunned, his watery eyes searched around for a while, Stray cats? I havent seen any cats in all the days Ive been here, where are the cats?. He had a dumbfounded look on his face, his watery eyes wide, that look of rare dull cuteness that, at this moment, was uncharacteristic of the oh-so-elven fox. Edward the Third hooked his thin lips and stroked the dog with one hand, his cold eyes watching her with a meaningful smile, the traces of which were intriguing. udio Belles inadvertently caught her gaze and was slow to react. The stray cat this man was referring to was her, wasnt it? That innocent but charming little face blushed slightly and replied proudly, I am neither a cat nor a dog!. After saying that, she thought of something else and added hastily, Im not a fox either! Anyway, Im not a bug!. She argued forcefully and puffed up, which was a bit like an eighteen-year-old girl. As she should have been. Edward the Third stroked the German shepherd with one hand and lifted the other to pet the girls head and smooth her fur. Well, youre not a small animal.N?velDrama.Org owns this. it was never meant to be. udio Belles looked at the big dog with a look of slight disgust, and Eduardo Tercero stroked her head with one hand and the dogs with the other, as if both she and the dog were his pets in his mind. I am not convinced. He shot a cold nce at the big dog out of the corner of his eye, Whats this dogs name? HAHA. ? udio Belles suddenly froze, What are youughing at. Eduardo Tercero looked at her yfully, I mean, his name is HAHA. udio Belles: Three crows flying over his forehead. He looked at the big, naive dog and muttered, He doesnt look festive, hes fierce, and his name is HAHA, why not HEY. udio Belles kneels on the thick carpet and leans back on the edge of the sofa, childishly pinning his eyes on the big dog. Eduardo Terceros eyes were slightly downcast as he watched that man and that dog, wide-eyed and surprisingly weing, and a warmth seemed to creep into his heart. As Eduardo Tercero nonchntly picked up a book and read it, udio Belles stole a nce at the man next to him, cocked his head and asked, Am I really considered your girlfriend? At this question, Edward the Third raised his eyebrows slightly, put down his book and turned his eyes to look at the girl kneeling next to the couch. Her eyes were deep and burning, and udio Belles looked inexplicably vain, as if he wanted to exin himself, Your subordinate just told me that you said I was your girlfriend. What do you want to ask? This man, its not a question of knowledge. udio Belles was a young girl at heart, even if she was straightforward, she was a little shy and murmured, I wanted to ask, do you really like me? She had also been at La Vi Real for a month, but how could she feel adrift for having taken Eduardo Terceros heart in a month? Eduardo Tercero stared into her pretty eyes and dropped the lofty words, If you have me in your heart, I will have you in mine. He was asking if she liked him, why did he bring up the question of whether she was in his heart or not! Chapter 704: Pleasing President Edward every day. Inside the presidential pce there was a sharp crack of broken china. The butler and servants were so startled that they all retreated to the door. Princess, stop breathing for a moment.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Gertrude Rn picked up an antique vase and threw it on the floor, How can you be angry, I am the best person to be Mr. Edwards wife! Who is this wild woman, what makes her worthy of Mr. Edward? Gertrude Rn grumbled angrily as she smashed the valuable antiques against the floor one by one. Those servants were sadly disconste that Princess Gertrude, in this casual anger, had smashed several hundred million dors worth of antiques. The princess is really capricious with this temperament. By the time the housekeeper and servants did not know what to do, Erasmus Rn had returned and, hearing the noise of the smashing upstairs, came up the stairs at a steady pace. Whats going on? Erasmo Rn scanned the cluttered floor and frowned solemnly as he questioned the housekeeper and a group of servants standing in front of the door, afraid to enter. The butler said earnestly, Mr. President, the princess has smashed I dont know how many things in thest two days of her absence, and she has been like this in her room throwing tantrums and refusing to eat since she returned from the masters side. Eduardo. Erasmus Rn pursed his lips without anger, Come down, all of you, for now. Yes, Mr. President. When the butler and the servants left, Erasmo Rn entered his daughters room with a quiet step. Gertrude Rn, with her back to him, did not see who was approaching and struck the man who entered with the cdon, which Erasmo Rn dodged by cocking his head, and fell to the polished, hard marble floor, where he was instantly smashed to pieces. Father! Gertrude Rn bit her lip, the anger in her heart fading a little, mixed with a little nervousness that her father would have to teach her again if he saw her in such a capricious state. Erasmo Rn paced the pieces on the floor and asked Gertrudis Rn with a cold face, Enough smashing already, why dont you keep smashing? Gertrudis Rn bit her lip harder, her heart heavier from the aggression, her mouth ttened, her eyes reddened, and she ran into Erasmo Rns arms, choking back tears. Papa, Senor Eduardo and I grew up as childhood sweethearts, why would a random woman steal Senor Eduardo? Erasmo Rn patted his daughters back and said, Men always like whats new, Eduardo Tercero is just confused and blinded by that woman, hell be with you when the novelty wears off. My daughter, Gertrude Rn, is the noblest princess in all of R. Only my Gertrude is worthy of Edward the Third, and it is clear who Edward the Third will marry if he is not stupid. Gertrudis Rn remembered how Edward the Third had favored that wild woman, and though she did not want to admit it, she had seen with her own eyes how good Mr. Edward was to that woman named udius, whom Mr. Edward had never looked upon so fondly. Gertrudis Rn, a little confused, raised her tear-stained little face and asked Erasmo Rn, Papa, will Mr.. Eduardo? Gertrudis, here you are asking me if Eduardo Tercero would choose you, or here you are crying and throwing things and getting angry, and all this that you are doing, would Eduardo Tercero know? Gertrudis Rns delicate little face, tinged with tears, trembled, But daddy, I just want Senor. Eduardo and I dont want to be angry at home, but I cant help my bad mood. If you love Edward the Third so much, why dont you go to Edward the Third, the wild woman you think is better than you, as you call her? Arent you sure you can take Edward the Third away from her? Gertrude Rn choked out, No no I have nothing to lose with her in terms of looks or my connection to Mr. Edward. Besides, I am the presidents daughter, what is she, a nameless, faceless, wild woman trying to climb into Mrs. Eduardos position, who is she? Erasmo Rn patted Gertrudis Rn on the back and said with relief, Gertrudis, if you really like Eduardo Tercero, you should go take Eduardo Tercero back, its a hundred times better than throwing things here. The tears under Gertrudis Rns eyes, dried up and reced by a determined gleam, the girl clenched her fists tightly, Papa, I understand. I will make sure Mr. Edward sees that woman for what she is. And Im sure Mr. Eduardo was only momentarily mistaken for her. My Erasmo Rns daughter is the best, and Papa believes in you and he will. La Vi Real,te in the afternoon. Eduardo Tercero was upstairs in his study, working as usual, and udio Belles, who had been at La Vi Real for so long, had never left the vi, but at most went out into the courtyard, where he had been observing Eduardo Tercero, getting to know him, learning about his tastes and habits, and trying to send all this information to the Ming organization. He wanted to send all this information to the Ming organization, but the vige was full of Eduardo Terceros territory and spies, so he could not contact the people of the Ming organization. So he has to go downtown, where there are a lot of people, and use the public phones, which are the safest. udio Belles went to the entrance of the courtyard and was about to leave when suddenly the rm sounded loudly throughout the courtyard. udio Belles froze in the doorway and looked back to see the rm. Julian quickly ran out of the house and said respectfully to udio Belles, Miss udio, you cant go out. Why? Julian: This Is what President Eduardo asked for and I I dont know why. Why dont you ask President Eduardo yourself? Not that Julian didnt know Miss udios temperament after so many days together. She is a bit like President Eduardo in the sense that she likes to do the opposite when he orders her to. So Julian doesnt dare offend her. If he does, President Eduardo will me him and he will be the one with the bad luck. udio Belles stood in the courtyard, puffed up and looked out the floor-to-ceiling window of the studio on the second floor, burst into the house and ran upstairs to the studio. Since thest time she had been wounded by a sharp arrow in the study, Edward the Third had entered her face on the white list of the identification bench, so that even if she now inadvertently touched some of the vis mechanisms, the sharp objects arranged by them would notunch any attack on her. But, that didnt mean that the rm wouldnt go off if he escaped the door. udio Belles ran upstairs with a thud and stormed into the study, President Eduardo, why cant I go out, even if you picked me up, I dont have to have any human rights, even the maids can go out to buy food, why not me?. Eduardo Tercero continued working, treating her, an unexpected intruder, as if she were nothing, and the man coldly ordered, Get out, Im working. udio Belles clenched his fist, somewhat stubbornly, I wont leave until President Eduardo promises to let me out. If not, she will be here all the time and he wont be able to concentrate on his work. Chapter 705: Claudio, I love you, everyone. Eduardo Tercero continued to ignore her and threw the words as you wish at her. someone felt hit by a 10. 000 point explosion. Ignoring her on purpose, right? Then she doesnt want to work. udius Belles looked at the man with a slight frown and a cold, sullen stare. He gritted his teeth and quickly walked over to Eduardo Tercero and sat on hisp. Both hands, also tightly wrapped around Eduardo Terceros neck. Eduardo Terceros brow furrowed even more and he looked at her coldly, his eyes hinting anger, Did I tell you not toe into my study while Im working? Anyway, President Eduardo has a long list of rules, and thats not the only one I dont remember. Besides, President Eduardo, why should I cooperate with you if you ignore people when youre working, and then President Eduardo doesnt answer me when I just asked him, right? Eduardo Tercero stared at the little girl sitting in his arms, a newborn baby with a lot of nerve, she was obviously a little stray he had picked up, but she was more arrogant than Princess Gertrude Rn, she would say one thing and Eduardo Tercero almost thought he was right. For she was imposing enough to justify her sophistry. Eduardo Tercero watched her arrogant, angry, pretty face and, unwilling to work, he merely dropped his papers and carried the girl in his arms to his desk. udio Belles sat down at his desk and Eduardo Tercero stood up and wrapped his arms around her, his long arms glued to his sides as he leaned over to look at her. Arent you afraid Ill throw you out? The girl stared at him with a clear but bold look, President Eduardo if you wanted to throw me out, you would have done it by now, why wait until now. Do you have confidence in yourself? Eduardo Tercero narrowed his eyes slightly. The girl wrapped her arms around his neck and joked, I know President Eduardo loves me. Eduardo Tercero couldnt resist rubbing his head against the delicate, silky skin of her neck and kissing her thin lips, his voice low but cool, But that doesnt mean you cane in and bother me while Im working.N?velDrama.Org owns this. After Eduardo Tercero said this, udio Belles reached out and covered Eduardo Terceros thin lips. Eduardo Tercero narrowed his eyes and looked at her dangerously, Do what. udio Belles justified it by saying, President Eduardo doesnt allow me to bother, so President Eduardo doesnt allow you to touch me and kiss me, fair enough. As soon as the words were out of his mouth, udio Belles jumped up from his desk, turned around and ran away. Edward the Thirds thin lips curved slightly as he reached out and grabbed her by the wrist, pulling her into his arms from behind her back and tightening his grip around the girls slender waist. So you came here on purpose to mess with me and now youre trying to walk away irresponsible? udio Belles puffed out his little mouth innocently, It was President Eduardo who kicked me out, wasnt it? I didnt want to leave, but President Eduardo told me that I couldnt bother President Eduardo while he was working. President Eduardo, what do you mean by now holding udio and not letting him go? Eduardo Tercero lowered his eyes and looked at the lively side of the girls face and her sly, watery eyes like those of a little fox. Such a sly girl, Eduardo Tercero found her surprisingly cute. With your tongue in your mouth, udio, you are quite capable of sophistry. udio Belles took a deep breath, turned around and wrapped his arms around Eduardo Terceros neck, without any pretense: President Eduardo, you see, girls my age are running around without a home. Ive been in La Vi Real for a long time, will you let me go out and have some fun? Even if its just one day a week. You want to go outside that badly? The man asked nonchntly, hisrge hands falling to the girls soft waist, brushing herfortably without being too light or heavy. udio Belles nodded, Of course I want to, Ive never been to H-Town, I hear theres a great casino and lots of ces to shop high luxury in H-Town, Id like to go there too. Edward the Third rubbed himselffortably and blurted out, Its not impossible to let you go out and gamble. Really? But I have one condition. udio Belles asked, What are the conditions? I agree to all of them. Edward the Third leaned in slightly, with bony, slender fingers, and Almira brushed the corner of his lips, Kiss me. the stretched man! udio Belles wrapped his arms around her neck and lunged to kiss her directly on the corner of her lips, but the man wanted much more than that sloppy kiss. Edward the Third grabbed his waist and, with a twist of his head, sealed his lips directly. udio Belles watery eyes widened, Well How can this slut sit on the floor and take advantage of her, hes taking advantage of her! A panting, passionate kiss. After a kiss, udio Belles gasps in Eduardo Terceros arms as the man bows his head and teases her in a low, maic voice: udio, thats not all I want. The mans tense, warm body pressed against hers. She lifted her head slightly and her eyes crashed into the mans deep, dark gaze, which seemed to be engulfed in fire, so hot and burning that one almost blushed at the sight of it. Eyes, very erotic. udius Belles heart felt like it was bouncing with rabbits inside, damn it, she had flirted with him first and now he was flirting with her! People have no shame. If youre like that, you might as well go out on the street, what have you got to be ashamed of? udio Belles put her arms around Eduardo Terceros neck and used the strength of her body to push Eduardo Tercero against the wall, but of course it was because Eduardo Tercero did not resist and waited to be pushed by her that he had this opportunity to take the initiative. udio Belles gave her a paw, only for Eduardo Tercero to strangle her wrists. The girl looked at him with teary eyes, slightly puzzled, but met a slight, yful smirk in Eduardo Terceros eyes. The man, looking at her with a serious face, said, udio, what are you thinking about. thinking how to possess you ah, what else can you think, isnt this exactly what you want? Eduardo Tercero held her by the waist and lifted her up with one hand, cradling her against his chest like a baby kangaroo, pressing her against the wall, the girl wrapped her arms around his neck and Eduardo Tercero tilted his head slightly to look at her. Id rather get something more permanent than an instant achievement. You know udio, Im a man of great restraint. Hmm Restraint since so good, but now against her but all hard, what is this. So when will she be allowed to leave? Edward the Third looked at her with dark eyes and added, Ill let you out, but you have to be back for dinner. udio Belles was quick to slip to Eduardo Tercero, Thank you Presidente Eduardo! President Eduardo mua mua mua~ Eduardo Tercero, hands in his pockets, looked at the slender figure leaving the study, his cold, sullen face melting for a moment. Next, the man went into the bathroom and showered in cold water for nearly an hour. Chapter 706: Time to go home and have dinner with President Eduardo. Once udio Belles had finished her task, she left the public phone booth and, as she walked down the street, she noticed someone following her in the crowd, most of whom she thought were sent by Eduardo Tercero. She wanted to finish her business and return to La Vi Real, but for the perfect crime, udio Belles returned to H-Townsrgest upscale shopping mall. After shopping, udio Belles used theplementary card given to him by Eduardo Tercero to buy a lot of high luxury items. It is surprising that for a moment udio Belles feels guilty and weak after spending so much money on Eduardo Tercero and having to betray his information, after all the people he spends time with. andpensated Eduardo Tercero by buying him a gift with his money. At a high-end counter, udio Belles picked out a tie that fit Eduardo Tercero perfectly. Ill take this tie, please wrap it for me. Yes, Miss. The guide had just removed the tie from the models rack when a female voice suddenly sounded behind her. Wait. udio Belles and the shopper turned around at the same time and Gertrudis Rn stood behind them in a new chambray skirt suit, carrying an expensive limited edition Hermes bag. The Rn family is one of the shareholders of this entire mall of high luxury goods. Gertrude Rn, the famed and honored senior princess of R. These buyers, who have spent many years in the circles of the rich and famous, have naturally good eyesight and immediately recognized Gertrudis Rn. Moreover, Gertrude Rn is always a high-end buyer, and even if people dont recognize her as Princess Gertrude Rn for a moment, the dozen bodyguards in tailored ck suits behind her are a real eye-catcher. The sales clerk immediately chuckled with a smile, Princess Gertrude, please take a seat, we have just received a batch of the newest garments in the store, they are especially suitable for you, I will bring them to you now, would you like to take a look at them?. The guide instructed the rest of the staff to serve water while Gertrudis Rn. Gertrudis Rn reached out and gestured without taking a seat on the leather couch, her gaze shifting to udius Belles, who had been pleasantly at ease from the beginning, off to the side. Gertrude Rn pointed a finger at the mans tie that udius Belles was holding andmanded, The tie he is holding, Ill take it. The guide was stunned, But But, said Gertrude Rn, as the words But what? There are so many ties here, I could have bought something else. The guide immediately concurred, Yes, yes, yes, yes, what the princess said. The Princess of R cannot afford to be offended, but what is the problem of an ordinary customer like udio Belles. The sales clerk immediately changed her face to udio Belles and said coolly and politely, Look at the other styles, miss, this tie Princess Gertrude has her eye on. udius Belles took the tie in his hand, looked at Gertrudis Rn,ughed lightly and said, Even though you are a princess, I saw this tie first and who am I to give it to you. Gertrudis Rn pursed her red lips in annoyance, I will pay ten times the price of the tie you have. As soon as the guide learned that the princess was coughing up money, he ordered udius Belles even more, Guest, please give me the tie, the princess had her eye on this one first. udio Belles scoffed, gave them a contemptuous look andughed: Its true that money can make the devils eyes roll, and you can say that white is ck. I was going to let you have the tie, princess, but your attitude is really bad, princess, if you had a good character and begged me, I could have let you have this tie oh. His words, no doubt, infuriated Gertrude Rn, a princess who had never begged anyone, least of all udius Belles, whom she considered a rival. Gertrude Rn clenched her fist and red angrily at udius Belles: Insensitive! If she wont ept the soft stuff, dont me her for the hard stuff! With a re from Gertrudis Rn, the bodyguards behind him stepped forward to stop udius Belles, but suddenly another group of people stood in front of him in the luxury store. Gertrudis Rn frowned and asked, Rufo, what are you doing here?. Rufo nodded slightly and replied respectfully, Princess, I am here on President Edwards orders to protect Miss udio. Gertrude Rn gritted her teeth, anger and bitterness welling up in her eyes, Lord. Eduardo had really sent Rufus to protect this wild woman, so Lord. Edward really cared about this woman? He hated to admit it, but Rufus was indeed Lord Edwards right hand man. With Rufo around, Gertrudis Rn could do nothing, and though he was angry, he had to suck it up. Rufo turned to udio Belles and said, Miss udio, please hurry with the bill so we can get back, President Eduardo just called to remind you one more time and ask when its over.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. udio Belles smiled slightly after taking the bag from the terrified guide after paying the bill. Keep your eyes open from now on, dont flip back and forth, even if the other party is a princess there is no favoritism, because there are a lot more people in this world who are better than princesses. After educating the other girl, she smiled sweetly and harmlessly and the guide grimaced. It was clear that the girls voice was as polite and humble as she was, and the girls face was first ss and dazzling, but he saw a cold cruelty in the girls eyes that sent shivers down his spine. udius Belles, after getting hold of the loot, turned and walked away in style, his gaze averted, walking straight past Gertrude Rn without her eyes lingering on him for a second, treating him as if he were nothing. Rufus,e on. Yes, Miss udio. Gertrude Rn had been raised with a golden spoon and was a person of immense prestige who dared to ignore her like this. udius! Stop there! udius Belles merely ignored him and went on his way, Gertrude Rn caught up with him and reached out her hand to p him across the face. But udio Belles was more agile and intercepted Gertrudis Rns wrist in mid-air. Is that the etiquette of Rs most honored princess? Its no different from a dog jumping over a wall. Who are you calling a dog! Whoever asks does. Gertrude Rns little face reddened with anger: You! Let go of me!. udius Belles coolly pushed Gertrude Rns wrist away, A good dog doesnt get in the way, but if the princess is going to keep getting in the way like that, I wouldnt mind if one of President Edwards men came to sort it out. Gertrude Rns two clenched and bruised fists, those eyes ring indignantly at udius Belles, stopped in front of her without a word, and they had no intention of turning away. Rufus covered his mouth with his clenched fist and coughed lightly to break the deadlock, Princess, President Edward has a violent temper and if Miss udius iste home andte to apany President Edward to dinner, I fear that President Edward Gertrudis Rn swallowed saliva, not caring for anything, but not daring to offend Eduardo Tercero. She moved out of the way, despite a million reluctances. udio Belles was not one to take things as a joke, and he walked past Gertrudis Rn with a deliberate provocation in her ear, Im leaving, princess, Im going home to dine with President Eduardo. Gertrudis Rns eyes bubbled with rage, holding back hot tears and almost biting her red lips. Chapter 707: She uses his money to buy him meaningless gifts. When udio Belles returned to the Vi Real, Eduardo Tercero was already seated at the table, his handsome face somber in the extreme, as if he was repressing emotions that could explode at any moment. udio Belles was carrying a few bags of groceries, trying to pass carefully, but Eduardo Tercero had no intention of letting him get away with it. Eduardo Tercero looked at the time on his wristwatch and asked in a cold voice, A quarter past seven, what did I say before I left the house? udio Belles was standing not far from the table, shopping bags still in his hands, thinking that not only had she gotten him in trouble outside and made an enemy of the princess, but she had alsoe backte to try to impress him. But udio Belles and Eduardo Tercero have essentially the same kind of character, absolutely soft but not hard, and udio Belles was a little annoyed when Eduardo Tercero did not step forward. What had been a sincere attitude immediately became stately, chin up in sophistry, President Eduardo only said he would be back before dinner, he didnt say what time dinner starts at home, its only after seven, its not toote for dinner. Eduardo Tercero sits at the table, holding back a huff. Soledad, standing by the table, trembling, casting several furtive nces at President Eduardos ice-cold face, whispered hurriedly to udio Belles: Miss udio, President Eduardo has been waiting for youThis content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Before she could finish her sentence, Eduardo Tercero suddenly rose from his chair and interrupted Soledad coldly, Take all these meals away! Soledad: is. Eduardo Tercero walked past udio Belles without stopping. udio Belles eardrums shuddered as Eduardo Tercero went up to his study on the second floor and mmed the door shut. He was only 10 minuteste, why did he have to do that? Men are just pretentious. udio Belles then dropped some high luxury shopping bags he had in his hands on the sofa and threw his arms out, Im exhausted, Ive been shopping all afternoon, Soledad, dont empty these dishes, President Eduardo wont eat them, I will. Soledad: Miss udio, you have a big heart. udio Belles washed his hands and sat down at the table, Or what, Im going to starve to death with him?. Soledad could not help but say, It is normal for President Eduardo to lose his temper, he has never waited for anyone, not even the current president of R. He has always been the only one who has beente, others have waited an hour or two. Miss udio, you have kept President Eduardo waiting for an hour and the food is getting cold, so if you want to eat, I will have to heat it up for you. udio Belles puffed out his lips, No wonder he is angry, that is why he waited an hour, yes he made him wait a little longer, but it is only an hour, it is considered chivalrous for a man to wait for ady for an hour, is it necessary to lose your temper so much? I dont think its really necessary for an ordinary man. But hes not an ordinary man when ites to Miss udio, thats a man that the President of R has to give three shits about, Miss udio, so youd better go upstairs and convince President Eduardo. udio Belles first reaction was to refuse, shaking his head vigorously, Im not stupid, hes angry right now, wouldnt I go straight for a gun, if he shot me and threw me in the cold river I wouldnt be able to resist. For the sake of your little life, it is better to borate on this arrogant and twisted manhood first. Soledad looked at her and said amused, Miss udio, you dont know President Eduardo very well, dont you think he has ever bothered you since you moved to La Vi Real? You have done it countless times and President Eduardo has done nothing to you, so President Eduardo will do nothing to you. At most, he will give you a cold face. udio Belles: Did I? When have I ever made him angry? Howe I dont know. A dumbfounded face. Was she too big and grumpy, or was this man too angry? Once Soledad had heated up the food, udio Belles took a few bites and then looked up at the closed door of the study; the man had be real and really wouldnte down for dinner. On second thought, if Eduardo Tercero didnte down and hold his anger, he might look at her wrong tonight or tomorrow, and since this was Eduardo Terceros ce and she was in a position of power, she decided to go to Eduardo Tercero. udio Belles got up and walked over to the sofa, picked up the new tie for Eduardo Tercero and went upstairs clutching the delicate ck rectangr gift box. Without knocking, he opened the door and walked straight into the study. The man sitting at his desk, working, didnt look up, just tossed out a cold, Didnt anyone teach you to knock before you came in? Knowing he was being deliberately difficult, udio Belles refused to go out and knock on the door, which was open anyway, so he stood in the doorway and said, Its true that no one taught me to knock beforeing in. President Edward said I was free toe and go in and out of President Edwards study, except the first time I broke into his study out of curiosity. The implication is that how would she know to knock, and on another level scold Eduardo Tercero for not keeping his word. Eduardo Tercero pursed his lips and looked at her, his somber mood dissipated a bit, without smiling or tensing his face, this sharp-tongued girl would be the first ce winner in a debate contest. Seeing Eduardo Terceros relieved expression, udio Belles immediately ran to him with a gift box in his arms and a pure, sweet smile on his face. President Eduardo, this afternoon I not only bought something for myself, I also bought a present for you. Eduardo Tercero looked at the girl crouched rather sharply by his leg andughed, With my money, to buy me a present? udio Belles said with special sincerity to Eduardo Tercero: I have no money, I was picked up by President Eduardo and, besides, President Eduardo keeps restricting me from going out. I cant go out to work to earn money, right?. Eduardo Tercero: At the end of the day it is his problem. udio Belles did not allow Eduardo Tercero to refuse and opened the box for him personally: President Eduardo, try it on, I have chosen it very carefully and I think this is the one that suits you best. A certain con artist lies without blushing, clearly entering the store and picking up a strip at random in less than three seconds, and if it werent for the sudden appearance of that high-flying princess with eyes over her head, she could have managed to pay in ten seconds and return with the loot. Most of the me for histe return must be attributed to the uninformed princess. Edward the Third tugged on the hand of the little woman, who was half-kneeling by his leg, and gently pulled her to sit on hisp. udio Belles had the newly purchased tie in his hand, Presidente Eduardo will you try it on? You bought it, you tied it for me. Eduardo Tercero took the step and udio Belles came down immediately, the girl took the tie and put it around the mans neck. But he tied it for half a day, but it didnt work out for him. Hell, the Ming organization taught him how to hold a gun, how to kill, how to disarm a bomb, how to seduce an enemy, but never how to tie a mans tie. Chapter 708: Lazy Dream and President Eduardo, I’ll take both. Edward the Third looks down at the little woman in his arms, who is clearly getting a little impatient with the tying, the tips of her nostrils sweat a little, since the day she was brought back to the Royal Vi, her asional clumsiness is feigned, most of the time she is more like a sly little vixen with a winning hand. Even if the other party was Princess Gertrude, the most respected of the Rs, she dared to be benevolent and even dared to put the princess down. She had the audacity, actually the audacity, to use her curiosity as a reason to break into his study, even though she had been wounded by a concealed weapon and still had the presence of mind to defend herself, and Edward the Third wondered why she hadnt shot him yet. He probably thought it was funny, it had been a long time since there had been such interesting and daring prey. She was clearly a beast under the roof, but her temper was no less than his, her masters, and when he frowned, she frowned too, and even turned the tables on him. Edward the Third does not like soft, delicate flowers that can be crushed at the drop of a hat; he prefers a sly, daring vixen, a woman who is his equal, who is worthy to be at his side. And at the moment, the clumsiness with which she sat in his arms, helping him knot his tie, was a real clumsiness, because there were things the little fox wouldnt fix. Finally, udio Belles sighed deeply and struggled with the tie for about three minutes before conceding, President Eduardo I have never tied this tie, I dont know how. Frankly, he wanted someone to pinch his face. Edward the Third emitted a low hmm and suddenly took her small hand between his and, with dark eyes lowered, began softly, Ill show you. Although the fact that you dont know how to knot a mans tie means that you havent knotted a tie for any man before, and that fact makes me d. But in the future youll have to learn how to knot a tie. udio Belles, while being hand-tied by Eduardo Tercero, asks, Will President Eduardo always let me tie his tie? What, no pleasure? a hint of coldness surfaced under the mans eyes. If he hadnt hit the target, this thin cor, it might have snapped today. udius Belles, who was unconsciously straining on the verge of death every second, frowned and said in a weak voice, Its not that I dont like it, its just that President Edward gets up too early every day, and if I have to knot President Edwards tie every morning, wouldnt my right to lounge around be deprived of it? So its thezy sleep you prefer to me? Suddenly, this man sneered at her, and the look on his face was particrly serious. President Edward is not an ordinary guy and udio is not an ordinary girl, udio Belles replied, Lazy dream and President Edward, Ill take both of them. Eduardo Tercero looked at her with a faint trace ofughter in his eyes, the man reached out and wrapped his arms around the girls soft waist, lowering his head to cover her, his thin lips brushed her ear, his voice low and sultry as he asked, So are you going to sleep at home or are you going to sleep with Presidente Eduardo. pick one. The man, inexplicably, sexually approached. udio Belles responded by hugging Eduardo Tercero like a tailless bear, Im going to sleep with President Eduardo in my arms! Eduardo Tercero led her to the desk and with arge hand swung the papers from the desk to the floor and she sat down on the clean desk. The mans erect body leaning down udio Belles raised his hand against Eduardo Terceros chest and spoke wisely, President Eduardo lets go eat first! At these words, the little woman in his arms slid off the desk like a loon and ran quickly out of the study without looking back, but without ceasing to call out to him, President Eduardo,e down to dinner. Eduardo Tercero watched her slender back as she fled, her thin lips curved slightly, could she hide for a while, but could she hide for a lifetime? Sooner orter, she would be torn to the bone. Eduardo Tercero descended the stairs unhurriedly and joined udio Belles for dinner. Dinner was heated and the dishes were hearty and plentiful. udio Belles sat across from Eduardo Tercero, cutting his te of ck meat steak and deliberately muttering, President Eduardo, its not all my fault for beingte today, but if I hadnt run into Princess Gertrudis Rn at the mall and she gave me a hard time I wouldnt have beente. Its a demand. Eduardo Tercero knows his little mind like the back of his hand. Eduardo Tercero said in a deliberately harsh tone, Gertrudis Rn is the presidents daughter and I will not part with her until I have to. udius Belles made a good-natured oh on the surface, but in his heart he grumbled: he thought he was a great man, but he dared not tear his face off with the princess. Edward the Third cut the steak on his te into small pieces, handed them to udius Belles with his knife and fork, and then said, with an apparently involuntary faintness, But if Gertrude Rn messes with you and hurts you, Ill break with her in advance. udius Belles shuddered inexplicably. Eduardo Terceros light words are like a stone thrown into ake, creating imperceptible ripples, that is, the sensation of a heartbeat. Orlondo Marta picked her up from the orphanage at age ten and had a good time for the first two, but after she turned twelve, the Ming organization trained people in ces and ways that did not discriminate between men and women, and although she was only eighteen, she had suffered more than a pampered royal princess like Gertrudis Rn had eaten with salt, and that was no exaggeration. exaggeration. In the past six years, Esteban Zaragosa had given her the care of an older brother, and Tom Paul the affection and friendship of arade, but no one had given her the first flirtation with a man or a woman. Esteban Zaragosa saved her and loved her as an older brother would his own sister, and she had been secretly, or rather explicitly, in love with Esteban Zaragosa since she was a child. She never responded. Esteban Zaragosa is a few years older than her and Esteban Zaragosa always strokes her head and says: udio you are too young, I only consider you a sister.N?velDrama.Org owns this. God knows Esteban Zaragosater married a woman younger than her, so that was just an excuse not to love. After lunch, Mario came to La Vi Real. In the study, Mario reported, Your Excellency, although I suspect that Miss udio has been offended, her behavior is really suspicious and I would like you to be vignt, in case she is a spy sent by the Ming Organization or the Underworld Organization, then your Excellency will certainly be surrounded by a time bomb. There is no doubt that a time bomb has been ced around His Excellency. I have that in mind. Mario: But seeing the indifferent look of the Court Master, he has no idea in his mind, he seems to have been enchanted by the beauty scheme! Marios heart cursed a million dim-witted kings when Edward the Third raised his eyes a little, looked at him and said coldly, What, to stand here and try to lecture me? subordinates wouldnt dare. He wouldnt dare teach the Lord of the Court, even if he had ten guts to do it. As Mario made his way to the study, he suddenly remembered something, turned around and came back to say, Your Highness, happy birthday in advance tomorrow. Eduardo Terceros face suddenly sank, I dont have a birthday. Mario wanted to say something, but as a subordinate, in the end he could only nod and leave the studio. Eduardo Tercero looks at the calendar next to his desk, on which tomorrows date is marked in red pen, with two words written next to it: the day of the party. Chapter 709: Making a birthday cake with your own hands Eduardo Tercero had already gotten up and left in the morning, while udio Belles was still sleeping. When udio Belles got up for breakfast and came downstairs without Eduardo Tercero, he casually asked Soledad, Where is President Eduardo, who left in the early morning? Soledad said, This morning I saw President Eduardo take a phone call and leave, probably to a meeting at the presidential pce. udio Belles raises an eyebrow, Eduardo Tercero is a real workaholic who doesnt even take weekends off. udio Belles was sitting at the table eating breakfast when Soledad couldnt resist saying, Miss udio, actually today is President Eduardos birthday. udio Belles was stunned, It is his birthday Soledad saw that he was touched and said, Miss udio, President Eduardo doesnt celebrate birthdays much, but this house was too cold before Miss udio arrived, and it had been a long time since there had been a vacation, so if Miss udio would like to make a birthday cake himself to celebrate, President Eduardo would be heartily pleased. But can I make a cake that is edible? I was afraid of poisoning Eduardo Tercero, but on second thought, if her birthday cake could poison Eduardo Tercero, it would save me a lot of trouble and I wouldnt even have to arrange for Ming to do it. Soledad looked at her with a serious expression and snorted, I instruct Miss udio, a delicious cake will be made. udio Belles was generous, Very well then, you can teach me this afternoon. Fine, but, Miss udio, since we are going to surprise President Eduardo, we must not let President Eduardo know, andter we will have to ask Miss udio to telephone President Eduardo to try to find out when President Eduardo will be back. Trouble. Got it. udio Belles picked up a sandwich and dropped it before eating it and heading upstairs. Once in the bedroom, udio Belles bites into his sandwich while picking up his cell phone to call Eduardo Tercero.N?velDrama.Org content. When the call came through, udio Belles asked, President Eduardo, when are youing back today? There, sitting in the ck Bentley, Eduardo Tercero, cell phone in hand, raised his eyebrows slightly as she took the rare opportunity to call him. What, you miss me? udio Belles sat down on a cushioned chair in his bedroom, folded his long, beautiful legs on the table in front of him and swayed quietly, without any embarrassment, Yes, I miss President Eduardo very much, I want him toe back soon to keep mepany, I get bored at home counting ants. . . Counting ants? Are there ants in the house? Its in the yard, it looks like its going to rain soon and the ants are moving around the yard. A man leaned slightly out of the window. The weather was gloomy and dreary, and he lied without turning red in the face. Lies spread like water, and birds pass without a trace. Eduardo Tercero, who had been in a somber mood all morning, perked up a bit for no apparent reason; the girl on the other end of the line was full of shit, but said she missed him, but still cheered him up. But I have something important to do today and Ill be homete. The girl on the phone said, half smugly, half seriously, So President Eduardo you have to be back for dinner with me at seven. Eduardo Tercero uttered a faint hmm before hanging up the phone. Old K, who was driving in front, asked, President Eduardo, are you going back to La Vi Real now or where?. After hanging up the phone, President Eduardos face cooled again. Eduardo Tercero instructed, Go to El tercer garden. It was then that Old K remembered that today was the day of his wifes funeral. The third garden, the cemetery of The Tercero family. Every year, on this day, Eduardo Tercero spends the whole day alone in The Third Garden after all his business, with no one to keep himpany. La Vi Real. udio Belles followed Soledad around the kitchen all afternoon, discarding countless cakes and wasting a lot of buttercream before finallying up with a birthday cake that wasnt too ugly and looked good. udio Belles, with a handful of buttercream, was about to take a picture of his freshly baked birthday cake when the sound of a car engine sounded in the yard. Miss udio, it must be President Eduardoing back, lets hurry and hide the cake! Chapter 710: Celebrating his birthday. udio Belles hid his birthday cake and rushed out of the kitchen to see Eduardo Tercero, grim-faced, heading for the second floor study. udio Belles couldnt resist asking old K: What happened to your teacher?. Old K pursed his lips and said, Miss udio, please try not to disturb President Eduardo today if there is nothing else to do. udio Belles bristled, unconcerned, . When have I ever bothered him, speaking as if I always bothered him. Too bad he even made his own birthday cake today, just to please him and bring them closer. So what about Edward the Third? Old K wanted to say something, Miss udio, this is a secret in President Eduardos heart, I as a subordinate should not talk too much better ask President Eduardo yourself. After Old K left, udio Belles did not go to see Eduardo Tercero immediately, but when dinner time came, udio Belles went to the studio to call Eduardo Tercero for dinner. President Eduardo, its time for dinner. Eduardo Tercero did not look up, just walked around concentrating on his work and said in a deep voice, You eat first, dont worry about me. udio Belles growled softly and, without leaving, walked over and said Presidente Eduardo is not being fair with me like this. President Eduardo said I would join him for dinner, but tonight when I needed President Eduardo to join me for dinner President Eduardo did not agree. Hey, it looks like Im really just President Eduardos little pet. udio Belles let out a long, leisurely sigh and then sat on the couch, not far from the desk, chin cupped in his slender hands, his gaze true and innocent, watching Eduardo Tercero with those straight, innocent, moist eyes. Eduardo Tercero froze at her theory, then put the pen down in his hand and looked at the little woman not far away. udio Belles added, When President Eduardo needs me, my little pet has to be at his disposal, and when President Eduardo doesnt need me, I have to stay home alone counting ants. Eduardo Tercero was a little taken aback by her pretentious tone, and his dark eyes looked at her yfully as he asked, So, how many ants have you counted at home today? udio Belles lied and said, Two thousand one hundred and thirteen. To her surprise, Eduardo Tercero said, Its only a count of 2. 113, this thought of yours is not deep enough. udio Belles approached and offered to take Eduardo Terceros hand, President Eduardo join me for dinner. Eduardo Tercero remained still in his chair and looked at her with a slight nod, udio, Im not in the mood to beat around the bush today. But Im not making a scene, I just want to ask President Eduardo to go eat, if one is in a bad mood and doesnt eat ones mood will only get worse. Its better to have a full meal, it might get better. udio Belles, while reassuring Eduardo Tercero, is inwardly sarcastic: Eduardo Tercero has never been hungry, as he was in an orphanage until he was ten years old, when the food was not much or plentiful, and the kids in the orphanage were gangsters, so he went hungry many times as a child. I guess I was so scared of being hungry as a child that, when I grew up, I was easily satisfied and happy when I had enough to eat and drink, so there was nothing to worry about. For a profession like theirs, the only thing they were worried about was probably how to save their own lives, and all other worries were just floating clouds, andpared to life, death and hunger, all other things were just minor. When udio Belles pulled Eduardo Tercero down, thetter did not even get angry and, as usual, they sat across from each other to eat. Halfway through the meal, udio Belles suddenly said, President Eduardo, take your time while I go to the bathroom. udio Belles ran to the kitchen and then took the birthday cake out of the fridge with Soledad. Soledad, turn off the electrical switch and light the candles. Okay, Miss udio.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Chapter 711: Oops, it’s the heartbeat. KACA. The main electrical switch for the entire vi was off and the house was dark. Eduardo Tercero was about to get up to turn on the light when, out of the darkness, a source of dim, warm light suddenly came on. udio Belles holds a birthday cake with candles and sings a birthday song as he approaches Eduardo Tercero. Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you The beautiful young female voices, slowly reaching Eduardo Terceros ears, were like a drum beating the softest part of Eduardo Terceros heart. He never had another birthday after the age of ten, and no one sang happy birthday to him after his mothers death. Every year, even though it is his birthday, for Eduardo Tercero it is just a day of mourning for his mother. udio Belles, birthday cake in hand, approached Eduardo Tercero, the bright candlelight enveloping his pretty, delicate face, the light softly illuminating his eyes, which looked like a thousand starbursts falling from them, smiling softly and sweetly as he looked at Eduardo Tercero. President Eduardo, happy birthday. Eduardo Tercero looked for a moment at the girl in front of him and something struck him inexplicably in the heart. udio Belles had just ced the birthday cake on the table when he was tightly embraced by Eduardo Tercero. President Eduardo? Eduardo Tercero hugged her so tightly that she couldnt see the mans expression, only to hear him whisper in her ear, Its been years since my birthday. He spoke matter-of-factly, All the more reason to celebrate, then, but isnt President Eduardo fond of hrity? Who doesnt like to have a good time? Only those who have suffered loneliness will unconsciously reject hrity. Eduardo Tercero let go of her slightly and looked into her clear, watery eyes through the bright candlelight as he spoke, Today is not only my birthday, its also my mothers memorial. Not having a birthday because youre sad? So President Eduardo went to the cemetery today to pay his respects to your mother? Eduardo Tercero emitted a slight hmm and lowered his eyes slightly, his expression darkening, But my mother died because of me, so its not a holiday to celebrate. udio Belles reached up, wiped off some cream and suddenly nudged the tip of Eduardo Terceros nose. Eduardo Tercero was stunned, knowing she was bold, but not expecting her to smear cream on his face. udio Belles looked at her expression a little stunned, the white cream wiped on the tip of Eduardo Terceros nose, it was a little out of ce, his temperament so serious and cold, but now it was as if she had caught him. He smiled slightly, looked directly at Eduardo Tercero and said, Even if your mother died because of you, surely your mother did not want President Eduardo to be sad and depressed every year on this day because of her, a day to honor his mother, naturally, but also to celebrate his own birthday. The dead are dead, but the living are still alive, and President Eduardos mother would be sad and depressed if she were in heaven and saw President Eduardo so unhappy. Edward the Third looked at the rare gentle side of the little foxs face and listened to her rare and gentle assurances, and a slight warmth crept through his heart, like a stream of hot springs flowing over it, and it was extraordinarily peaceful. Edward the Thirds sullen, handsome face finally melted for a moment, I didnt think the little fox who is so eloquent and only dislikes people would be able tofort them. udio Belles ttened his red lips and said significantly, President Eduardo you are underestimating me too, not only am Iforting, I also know how to bake cakes. Eduardo Terceros eyes lit up as he looked at the not at all delicate and pretty birthday cake in front of him and finally relented, I say what kind of bakery makes such a crude birthday cake. As it turned out, the little fox made it himself. When he didnt get the praise, he moved the cake in front of Eduardo Tercero across the table and said, President Eduardo doesnt like my cakes, so no need to be so sarcastic, he doesnt want to eat them, I want to try mine. Eduardo Tercero took the birthday cake away, stared at it and said two words, Ill eat it. The girl smiled and pointed to the candles without forgetting to remember, By the way President Eduardo, you still havent made a wish! I dont have any wish. udio Belles: How is it possible that a normal person cant have a wish? Edward the Third: 99% of the wishes in this world can be fulfilled with money, status, power, and obviously, I have all of those. udio Belles growled slightly, President Eduardo, you are unting your wealth. Thats right. The man was not impressed and did not see it as a boast; after all, it was the daily routine of the wealthy. udio Belles sat next to Eduardo Tercero, holding his chin in thought, President Eduardo you say that 99% of this worlds wishes can be granted with money and power, but what about the remaining 1%, President Eduardo can grant that President Eduardo can wish for the remaining 1%. Eduardo Tercero thought about it and considered that the little fox was right. The one percent of desires that cannot be achieved with money and power are probably the most desired in a persons life. Eduardo Tercero looked at the young woman next to him, not knowing if he was joking or getting serious, looked at the small, luminous face of the girl in front of him and said, Well, I wish. udio Belles turned his head and met the deep, burning gaze of Eduardo Tercero. The light was dim, but his face was still vaguely red. Eduardo Tercero pressed his thin lips together, smiled faintly and blew out the candle. By the time he blew out the candles, the electric switch in the vi had not been turned on, and in the darkness udio Belles suddenly asked, Presidente Eduardo did you mean what you just said? The man answered him with four words, No?. Gangly, domineering, prodigal and even a little cynical, but that tone of voice also carried a hint of seriousness. The vi lights, once again, came on. Eduardo Tercero saw the young foxs slightly dazed face and asked with a slight smile, Intimidated?This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. udio Belles shakes his head and asks curiously, Why does President Eduardo like me, Im nothing more than a stray cat that President Eduardo picked up? Eduardo Tercero wiped the cream off the tip of the girls nose, looked at her with a slight smile and said, You dont look like a stray cat, do strays bark at their owners? Or do stray cats demand justice? A stray cat runs to hug its owners leg even if the owner ignores it, for fear of being abandoned. But when I ignore you, you also ignore me and get angry with me, and you have no awareness of being a stray cat. udius Belles arched a pretty eyebrow, So President Edward likes it when I am capricious and domineering? Eduardo Tercero reached up and rubbed his hair, udio, its hard to like someone. But since at one time you made my heart flutter, I wont let you go. Its hard for a lonely, cold person like me to meet someone who makes my heart flutter. But now that youve started, dont stop. If I fall in love with you, I will use all my wit and skills to love and protect you. Looking at the mans handsome and focused face, shit, she also seemed to be having a heart attack. Chapter 712: Claudio Taken The day after his birthday, Eduardo Tercero got caught up in an affair and had to take a long trip. Eduardo Tercero says he is on a trip, but udio Belles, also an agent and mercenary, understands that Eduardo Tercero is going on a secret mission. But to his face, udio Belles deliberately asks, President Eduardo, where are you going on business? How long are you going to be back? Eduardo Tercero reached out and stroked his head, smiled slightly and said, If its fast, youll be back in a week, if its slow, it could take half a month, or maybe a month. Then President Eduardo remember to call me. Eduardo Tercero looked at her with deep eyes and said, udio, I wont be able to contact you for a while, so you will wait for me at home. udio Belles bristled, What if I want President Eduardo?. Eduardo Tercero reached out and sped the girl in his arms, hugged her tightly, kissed her face and spoke softly, Then youll have to suck it up, or count the ants. When Ie back, it wont be toote for you to tell me how much you missed me. She was a person who was used to being separated from, from the orphanage she lived in for ten years when she was ten years old, and ever since she was taken to the strange Ming organization by Orlondo Marta, she has feared and been afraid, but never of being separated. Because those are not her homes, no matter where she is. Before being sent to R by the Ming organization, udio Belles greatest ambition was to earn enough money to build his own secret garden. Before leaving Z, the person he was most sad to leave behind was Esteban Zaragosa, but that goodbye was merely sad, but there was no attachment either. But at that moment, as she was embraced by that man with whom she had been with for just under two months, she was struck by the joy of two lovers. Eduardo Tercero bowed his head and whispered in her ear: udio, Im leaving. With those words, the man pushed her slightly away and turned on his long legs to stride out of the vi. udio Belles watched Eduardo Terceros back as he left and finally followed him to the exit, standing at the door and greeting Eduardo Tercero: Presidente Eduardo,e back soon. Eduardo Tercero did not turn around, but his thin lips curved slightly. A weekter, Eduardo Tercero was still missing. udio Belles is sitting on the sofa with his big dog HAHA in his arms. A man, a dog and this huge vi, in stark contrast, seem increasingly lonely. udio Belles is bored talking to his dog, HAHA, why hasnt President Eduardo returned? Where did you say President Eduardo went on his mission? Desert? Forests? Or pr regions? Forget it, ask you, you dont know. After a long time together, HAHA has be ustomed to this fierce mistress, blinked her doggy eyes,y down on her soft and gentlep, moaned twice and kept listening to her murmurs. udio Belles nced around the study; President Eduardo was not there and all the secret documents in the study had been removed by Mario. He was bored enough without President Eduardo, but now he cant even spy on the secrets, so his life is even more boring. Presidential Pce. Erasmo Rn grimaced and asked his secretary, What is the status of the woman Eduardo Tercero picked up? The secretary handed over the information and said, Although Eduardo Tercero gave this woman an identity in R, named udio, this woman is very suspicious, obviously she is from R, but she has never lived in R. We only found information that she studied in A before. I asked someone to ask around and found out that she was dependent on Eduardo Tercero because of the Watermoon Hotel explosion, which caused her to have a concussion and memory loss. Erasmo Rns eyes twinkled yfully, What do you mean, on Eduardo Tercero for his memory loss? Did Eduardo Tercero swallow this kind of bait? Could it be that Eduardo Tercero also found this womans identity suspicious and thats why he deliberately brought her in as a decoy? The secretary respectfully replied, Yes, Mr. President. In that case, dont me him for setting a n in motion. Erasmus Rn drummed his fingers on the desk, a fierce, calcting glint in his eyes as he worked out his strategy, Send someone to invite Miss udio for tea. Yes. Now that Edward the Third isnt in R, its a good time to light a fire in the backyard. It would be a good idea to kidnap this udio in the name of a spy and coerce Eduardo Tercero into marrying into The Rn family. The Royal Vi. udio Bellesy down on the sofa, leaning on HAHAs soft belly, and slept all afternoon. Waking up at dusk after a long day at home, udio Belles stretched, got up and dragged HAHA for a walk outside. Just after leaving the courtyard, a ck LINCOLN slowly pulls up in front of her. A middle-aged man in a suit got out of the car and addressed her respectfully, Youre Miss udio, arent you? Im not. udio Belles took HAHA by the hand and headed back without any trouble, only to be stopped directly in his tracks by the middle-aged man. The middle-aged man said with a weathered smile, Ive seen your picture and you are Miss udio, no doubt. udio Belles grunted and raised his eyes to look at him, What can I do for you?. I am Mr. Presidents secretary and Mr. President asked me to invite Miss udio for a cup of tea. udio Belles tly refused and spoke coldly, Then please tell Mr. President that I am not interested in tea. As udio Belles pulled HAHA next to the Presidents secretary, he raised his hand and put his sses on the bridge of his nose. Miss udio, dont toast to the wine, then it wont look good for everyone. udio Belles grimaced, turned to look at the secretary with contempt and said, What, Mr. President is trying to take President Eduardos wife while hes away and threaten him? There was a sh of surprise in the secretarys eyes, as if she had not expected the girl to react so quickly. And please ask Miss udio toe with us. And if I donte with you? Snap. The secretary pped her hands and several tall, imposing thugs stepped out of the car to stand in front of udio Belles. udio Belles raised his head slightly at the camera at the entrance to the courtyard, there were probes and he couldnt light and attend to all those people. Miss udio, lets go.N?velDrama.Org content. udio Belles asked calmly, I could go with you, but arent you afraid that President Eduardo wille back for you? If President Eduardo knew that his wife had been intimidated by some dog or cat, guess what President Eduardo would do? The middle-aged man is, after all, the presidents secretary, although he works under him, but if he looks at the whole country, he is, after all, a person of high authority, at this moment, to be used by a stranger as a cat or a dog, no one would feel better. The male secretary frowned, his face a little sulky: Who are you calling a cat or a dog?. udius Belles gave him an ungainly look, Who made me a captive is. Get in the car, Miss udio. The male secretary opened the car door and made an invitation to udio Belles in a stiff tone. udio Belles pulled HAHAs leash, got into the car and leaned against the door and said to HAHA HAHA, go home alone. When President Eduardo returns, remember to tell President Eduardo to meet me at the presidential pce. If I die, even if its on Mr. Presidents head, make sure President Eduardo avenges me, okay? Male Secretary: hes a tough guy. Chapter 713: President Eduardo will send you to heaven. Dungeon. udio Belles body was suspended in the air, with both arms tied with ropes. Had it been a normal, soft girl, rather than a mercenary, who had been captured today, being dropped in the air like this would have been physically exhausting without any other means of torture. In the dimly lit dungeon, Erasmus Rn takes an imposing step down thedder and looks at udius Belles, hanging in the air, as if he were looking at a dead weight in a bag. But Erasmus Rn said kindly, Who gave you permission to treat Miss udius like that? What would President Edward do to her?N?velDrama.Org owns this. Erasmus Rns pretentious words fell on the ears of udius Belles, who found them only amusing. His eyes were blinded by a ck cloth, but he still sneered, Is this how Mr. President invites me to tea? Its really too rude. Erasmus Rn raised his hand and gestured to the men beside him, Lower Miss udio. The rope slowly descended and udio Belles feetnded on the ground, her arms still dangling, but much better, and the guard removed the ck cloth from udio Belles eyes. He looked at Erasmus Rn with an icy stare, undaunted by the middle-aged man with imperial aura in front of him. May I ask what is the Presidents reason for detaining me?. Erasmus Rn sat on the stool in front of him, absently preparing the best tea made especially for the royal family on the wooden coffee table, and with a softugh, said, Miss udius, I have invited you for tea, how can it be to arrest you? If President Edward knew that the President invited me to tea like this, he would probably bomb the Presidency. If the President doesnt want the Presidency to be cannon fodder, hed better let me go quickly. I can still pretend this hasnt happened. Erasmus Rn looked at the arrogant woman in front of him with a glint of dismay in his eyes, this woman was now clearly in the crosshairs and yet she dared to speak to him with such arrogance, even if she was not a mercenary or a suspected enemy, she was still an extraordinary woman. The woman Edward the Third sees really has something different from the crowd. She has reached this point and still has the courage to threaten me. udius Belles said lightly, The life of a small man like me is not worth much, although I was picked up by President Eduardo, but I am still a member of President Eduardo. If President Eduardo were to kill me, President Eduardo would really lose face, and if President Eduardo were to feel ufortable, his temper would be very violent. It would not be good to put all the me on Mr. President. It is true that you are Eduardo Terceros man, but I sent my men to find out something unusual about you, and I suspect that you are an enemy spy, and it is perfectly reasonable for me to arrest you. udius Belles red lips curved conspiratorially, If Mr. President really had a clear conscience, why didnt he arrest me while President Edward was in R, and why didnt he go through the public process and instead have his men take me straight to a private dungeon like this one? Erasmus Rn looked at her with growing amusement, He even knows private dungeons, he looks like a real mercenary. If knowing a private dungeon means Im a mercenary, is Mr. Presidents abuse of punishment ck? Erasmus Rns face was impassive, but his heart fluttered at that girls anger. Two years younger than Gertrude Rn, why is she so hostile? Erasmo Rns secretary suggested, Mr. President, since this girl is so hostile, why dont we thwart her. Erasmus Rn looked at udius Belles with an expressionless face and said to his men, You have three days to tell her everything you know about her. If you dont do it in three days, you will all jump into the cold river and feed the fish. Dont worry Mr. President, she is just a child, we will make sure she confesses the truth. Erasmus Rn turned and left the dungeon immediately. The presidents secretary sat on a stool with freshly brewed tea in the teapot, and with a graceful motion poured the tea from the teapot into a cup, and ordered the orderly and the other men unhurriedly, What are you still doing Miss udio, since you are not interested in tea, serve the whip. Pop C pop C pop C pop C One strongsh after the other was delivered forcefully against the slender body of udio Belles. udius Belles, eyes closed and hanging, gritted his teeth and made not a single plea for mercy. Say, what country sent you as a spy! udius Belles is sullen and silent. The secretary refilled his teacup and said calmly, Never mind, we have three days and three nights left, you refuse to talk now, take your time. udius Belles opened his eyes and stared at the male secretary, his eyes still sharp and more determined, You better beat me to death, or you better not try to bend me to your will. Hmph, dont worry, Ill knock the wind out of you until the three days are up, keep fighting for me! The heavy leather whip was wielded hard against udius Belles,sh aftersh, and before long udius Belles clothes were stained with blood, and the white skin was faintly visible as the whipshed his clothes. But the man who was tortured did not ask for mercy at all. This caused those who used torture to run out of patience. The secretary had thought that such a scrawny girl, a flower-boned child pampered by Eduardo Tercero, would have confessed with a fewshes and probably would have cried out for Eduardo Tercero toe and rescue her, but this girl was a stubborn ass! The secretary snatched the whip from the guards hand and brought it into action herself, shaking udio Belles hard! This whip is like beating someone to death! udius Belles brow furrowed in pain and a cold sweat broke out on his back, blood mixed with the cold sweat, irritating the wound and choking it with pain. Pray or not! Pop! Another whip was thrown at her. Recuse what? Youve abused privatew, and when President Edward returns, Ill have President Edward send you to hell. Keep talking tough! Ill see if you live to see the day when Edward the Third returns to R! A whip, thrown hard at her again! The secretary personally brandished the whip for over half an hour and was sweating all over, but the girl was still tight-lipped, grunting like so much in pain,pletely like a stubborn donkey, not opening her mouth in any way. The secretary threw the whip down hard on the floor impatiently, Looks like eating the whip wont get you to confess, so lets y something new. The warden brought the new instruments of punishment. udius Belles was hanging, sweat and blood already stained his clothes, he was almost deted from the beating and slightly raised his eyes to see a hot fire. Thats right, they were heartless enough to subject her to the torture of the red-hot iron. This punishment, even in ancient times, was brutal. The hot iron, baked in the fire, viciously crushed on the persons skin, scorching it, was a more painful moment than death. Chapter 714: President Eduardo …… Come and help me. udio Belles scoffed, I did not expect the current R president to be so cruel and inhumane, to even resort to branding to force a beating. Go ahead, brand me, as long as you have breath, you brand me and Ill give you back ten in the future. As she said this, her gaze was straight and sharp as she stared at those men who were torturing her, a gaze that was like a pool of dead water, but merciless to the bone, a gaze that sent shivers down the spine of the men holding the guns, obviously the guards, but the guards were shocked by udius Belles gaze. For a moment, surprisingly, he stood holding the red-hot iron, not daring to approach. When the male clerk saw the jailersck of movement, he shouted, Dont do anything yet, do you want me to brand you? The guard advances with some hesitation as the clerk grabs the branding iron and marks udius Belles hard and straight in the chest. ZiziZiZiZi A burning smell wafts through the air. Ah-! udio Belles fainted at once from the pain. The orderly stepped forward and looked closely at udius Belles, My lord clerk, you have fainted. Is it necessary for me to tell you what to do? Ssh her with cold water to wake her up! Continue the interrogation! With a cold grunt, the secretary dropped the branding iron back into the furnace and turned and walked out of the dungeon on his own. N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Tick, tick, tick. Inside the dark, dank dungeon, inside the night, silence and the sound of moving water reigned. udius Belles was awakened with cold water and whipped by the guards for a long time, but he had so many wounds that the whipping was no longer painful. His sense of knowledge, already numb. The watchman could no longer stay awake and went to bed. udio Belles was hanging, alternating between unconsciousness and wakefulness, with confused thoughts, as if she had had a long dream when she fainted, her body aching, so much so that she unconsciously called Eduardo Tercero toe and save her. In fact, she was not sure that Eduardo Tercero woulde to her rescue. She is, at best, a small pet picked up by Eduardo Tercero on a whim, and has nothing but uses and casts for Eduardo Tercero. If Eduardo Tercero goes to rescue her, he will inevitably turn to the president, and will Eduardo Tercero turn to power for an inconsequential her? udio Belles is not so sure. It was only now that he realized that none of the tasks given to him by the Ming organization were really good enough to bepleted, and each one was a gamble with his life. Now, let alone whether he could return to Z back to the Ming organization, even if he could get out of this dungeon alive was an afterthought. What was even more ridiculous was that what was going through his mind was not how to get out of it, it was a waste of thought anyway, he could not escape this dungeon now, it was just that what was going through his mind now was that if he died here, he would be eighteen years old, he would not even have had a flourishing rtionship, and thest stage and memory of his life would only be Edward the Third. Esteban Zaragosa, whom she had always wanted, had not yet slept with her, Eduardo Tercero had not yet fallen in love with her, and she had not yet bought her own mansion, from which she had said she would make a lot of money, but she had not done so either, she was a woman who wanted to own a mountain, and it seemed a shame to die now. Edward the Third wille, I think, he said he has his heart set on her. The night, it was long, the pain of the wounds in his body gradually revived consciousness after an endless pause, those pains were not only in the flesh, thoseshes, each one hurt the bones, even with the slightest movement of the bones, each one was like going through the crush of a truck, the dull ache and the sharp pain intertwined, the pain made him want to cry surprisingly. udio Belles has lived eighteen years and has never cried for as long as she can remember, not even when she was once harassed by the child kings of the orphanage and they wouldnt give her a bite of the leftover food, because crying, doesnt solve the problem, its better to have the strength to go on living. People like her know too well the futility and impotence of tears, but now, it really hurts so much, it hurts so much that it touches all the limbs and bones along with all the organs. President Eduardoe to my rescue. I was on the verge of not being able to hold on. At the moment of fainting again, udio Belles did not realize that she unconsciously expected Eduardo Tercero to save her, not someone else, not Esteban Zaragosa, not Tom Paul, not anyone from the Ming organization, but Eduardo Tercero. It was Eduardo Tercero. Above all, in the eighteen long years of her life, Orlondo Marta treated her as a trained and mature agent, Esteban Zaragosa treated her as a sister who had always known how to defend herself, Tom Paul treated her as arade of equal strength, and only Eduardo Tercero, treated her as someone to be cared for to pamper and protect. The next morning, udio Belles woke up with a ssh of cold water on his head. udius Belles is weak at the moment because of his severe wounds, choking on the cold water in his throat and coughing incessantly, a cough that agitates his already yed wounds, which seem to be tearing at every second. The jailer spoke coldly, Wake up, are you going to confess today? udius Belles ducked his head slightly and the corners of his pale mouth lowered into a grimace. The more they wanted her to confess, the less she wanted to do what they wanted. The guard looked at her, pursed his lips and frowned, You still dont want to talk, do you? Youre a tough nut to crack. The presidents secretary came down the stairs, Miss udio, it seems you really are a mercenary, what ordinary woman could endure such a punishment, and you are the first one? udius Belles emitted a contemptuous grunt and said, President Edward is so good, of course I cant keep him. He has nothing to do with mercenaries or anything. Deh. Keep fighting for me. The whip, once again, struck her viciously; the old wounds of yesterday were already half-crusted, and now the whip struck the already half-crusted wounds, and those wounds opened up again, bleeding and burning with pain. udius Belles thought to himself that he would be about to ascend to heaven. As soon as he got off the ne, Eduardo Tercero learned that udio had been taken away by Erasmo Rn. The man strides towards the car, with a stony face, while asking Old K in a cold voice: Why didnt you tell me before?. Your Excellency, we were on a mission at the time and this was something I had to keep to myself, and I couldnt leave the mission and fly back to R to save Miss udio, telling you at that time would have only made you worry. In the future, this kind of thing should be the first thing you tell me. Old K knew that President Edward was really furious and could only keep quiet, Yes, Your Excellency. Old K was about to head to the drivers seat to open the door when Edward the Third said directly, Im driving today, get in. Old K was bbergasted and had never seen President Eduardo in such a hurry At that moment, although President Eduardos face was motionless and he did not look distressed or nervous, today President Eduardo was driving the car very fast and was obviously very worried about Miss udio. Twenty minutester, ck Bentley arrived at the Presidential Pce. Old K followed Eduardo Tercero and burst directly into the Presidential Pce, but when he reached the Presidents office, he was stopped in his tracks by two members of Erasmo Rns constant entourage. President Eduardo, Mr. President is on a cross-country videoconference, you Before he could finish his sentence, Old K quickly struck and knocked out the two assistants. Eduardo Tercero burst straight through the door, not bothering to say hello, and opened the door to ask, My man, where is he? Erasmo Rn pointed to hisptop screen and pretended, President Eduardo, I am in a very important meeting. Eduardo Tercero raised his left hand and closed Erasmo Rnsptop. Well is that Eduardo Terceros style of doing things in a whimsical and unquestioning manner. Chapter 715: President Eduardo is heartbroken Erasmo Rn unhurriedly looked at the assassin in front of him and asked with a faint smile, President Eduardo, what do you mean by that? Eduardo Tercero did not bother to toy with him, his gaze was sharp and fierce as he asked, Where are my men, exactly, Erasmo Rn, I dont have time to pretend with you. Erasmo Rn continued to spin in ce, President Eduardo, I really dont know who exactly you call your people, and moreover for no reason, why would I want to arrest President Eduardos people. Mr. President does not hand over people no, I wonder if Mr. President knows that Princess Gertrude went on vacation to my North Bay Ind, and as Mr. President knows, it is not umon on an ind like that for a wave or something toe and Princess Gertrudes life may be in danger at any time. Erasmo Rns face was stunned and anger rolled under his eyes, Eduardo Tercero, I thought you were a decent man, but I never thought you could be so bad! Edward the Third sneered, his voice deep and ice cold, The President took advantage of my absence to take my people to my turf, youre not a decent man either, President, are you? Since were not decent people, theres no need to beat around the bush. What the hell have you done with Gertrude Rn! What can I do with Princess Gertrude, but just invite Princess Gertrude on vacation on North Bay Ind, but I would like to ask the President, what about udius? Shes fine, first have Gertrudis Rn sent back to the presidential pce! Eduardo Terceros gaze was hard and stern: She had better be all right. Cbozo. udio Belles was whipped until he was unconscious, his face drooping and his hands hanging lifelessly from the ropes. The jailer dropped the whip and said with hispanions, I suppose hes not dead? The clerk has instructed that we have to beat her to death, but we cant really beat her to death, if she dies, how will she talk and confess? The two guards panicked and rushed to see if udius Belles was alive or dead. One of the guards probed udius Belles nostrils with his finger, he was weak, Still alive! Bring a pot of cold water to wake her up! If she dies, neither you nor I can take the me! The watchman hurriedly fetched a basin of cold water and was about to throw it at udius Belles when a male voice, cold and somber, sounded behind him. What are you doing? The two guards were slightly stunned and looked back, but when they did, the basin of water in their hands crashed to the ground, sshing cold water everywhere, and the two guards fell to their knees with a pouff. President Eduardo! udio Belles, unconscious, thought he heard someone utter the name Eduardo Tercero. His weak eyelids fluttered, and when he raised his eyes and looked with all his might, he felt pain in all his limbs, but with this nce, he saw a lifeline, and a light shone in his dry, dead eyes. Edward the Third was standing backlit on the stairs leading down to the dungeon, a short distance away, his back to the light, and though she could not see his face, she could vaguely make out his tall, erect form. Edward the Third, atst, came to her rescue. At the corner of udio Belles blood-stained mouth, Almira curved, the wound hurt, but nothingpared to the hope of now. Eduardo Tercero remained on the stairs for a long time, not without anxiety, not without worry, the first moment he entered the dungeon he saw the girl covered with bruises, her white shirt already torn and wrinkled from the whipping and covered with blood like a dead prisoner who had been tortured. Eduardo Tercero had seen many corpses and wounds that looked even more horrible than this, but at that moment, Eduardo Tercero was afraid to take another step forward. The two guards prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling with fear: President Eduardo, please forgive us, we are also the subalterns, we can do nothing! Eduardo Tercero is impassive. Until old K, behind him, looked at him and whispered, President Eduardo, shall we recover Miss udio first and then get rid of the scum?. The lump in Eduardo Terceros throat, slipping a little, approached udio Belles. Old K kicked the kneeling guardian hard, What are you waiting for, untie Miss udio! Oh, yes, yes, yes, yes! The guard pulled out the key with trembling hand and was about to open the door when Eduardo Tercero held out his hand, Give me the key. The prison guard was stunned and hurried to hand over the key respectfully. Eduardo Tercero approached udio Belles, who looked up at him with tears faintly glistening under his eyes and a voice as hoarse as it was withering, Presidente Eduardo. If you hold on you will touch the wound and it will hurt, be patient. Eduardo Tercero was speaking close to his ear, in a very low voice, much, much softer than usual. In all his years of following Eduardo Tercero, old K had never seen Eduardo Tercero so gentle, so tender as to melt in water. Eduardo Tercero reached out, wrapped his arms lightly around the girls waist, reached up and inserted the key into the lock, with a click the handcuffs binding udio Belles hands loosened and she copsed into Eduardo Terceros arms without any support. Eduardo Tercero took her in his arms, she was so badly wounded that she had lost all her strength as she fell into Eduardo Terceros arms, her nerves, which had been tense for two days and two nights, were like broken strings once she had rxed, and now she was in a safe and warm embrace, helpless. The small, fragile, pale face of the blood-stained girl in his arms rubbed against his chest and he murmured in a voice too mute to be heard, President Eduardo, it hurts. I know. She would not forgive those who had hurt her, and she would return the wounds inflicted a thousandfold. In fact, it is not now that the wounds hurt the most, they have been in her body for so long that the pain seems to have solidified like a crust of blood, painful but numbing, but being held in Eduardo Terceros arms so carefully, udio Belles has a warm tear in the corner of her dry eyes. Not wanting to cry, he closed his eyes and cowered even more in Eduardo Terceros arms, saying in a sibylline voice, President Eduardo, I am sleepy and want to sleep. Sleep. With the girl in his arms, Eduardo Tercero strides out of the gloomy dungeon. Back to La Vi Real. The doctors are already in ce beforehand. The doctors are all members of the medical corps of the Hidden Organization and are not doctors brought in from ordinary hospitals. udius Belles had fainted and the two female doctors entered the bedroom, cleaned the blood and wounds all over udius Belles body and put on a clean, loose and soft nightgown. After that, the rest of the doctors came in and began mixing drops, hooking udio Belles up with anti-inmmatory drops and nutritional solutions.N?velDrama.Org owns this. It was two hourster when everything had been processed. The head of the medical corps, Aurelio, came out of his room and saw Eduardo Tercero standing in the hallway on the second floor smoking. Seeing Aurelio leave, Eduardo Tercero flicked the butt of his cigarette and looked toward the bedroom with a stony, worried look on his face. How is he? Aurelio said sincerely, Although it looks like a serious wound, but after all, its all flesh wounds, be very careful not to touch the water at the moment, as long as it doesnt induce an infection, there wont be too much of a problem. Its just that Chapter 716: Claudius, be honest and be patient. Just what? Aurelio remembered that the girl had been burned with a branding iron mark just below her corbone and said with a slight frown, Its just that shes been burned with a branding iron on the left side of her chest and that skin is necrotic, so if you want to avoid scarring, youll have to wait for that wound to heal before doing any other treatment. Branding iron? The murderous intent under Eduardo Terceros eyes rose in all directions. They had the audacity to treat her with a branding iron, and at that moment Eduardo Tercero only knew that she had been whipped and bruised all over, not noticing the branding iron mark on her left breast because she was covered in blood. Aurelio pursed his lips, This time it was too much on the Presidents part, I had heard of Erasmo Rns dungeon, but I never thought that Erasmo Rn would allow his men to treat a girl with such a vicious hot iron. But Your Highness, this girl is really stubborn, this kind of torture, even if it were me, I probably would have confessed long ago. When the medical mission had left, Soledad went upstairs and said, President Eduardo, the red date and lotus seed soup is ready, shall I take it upstairs now to Miss udio? Eduardo Tercero stood in the doorway, his dark eyes looked deeply at the woman who was still asleep on the bed, and ordered in a low voice, Let her sleep a little longer. Yes, President Eduardo. After Soledad had gone downstairs, Eduardo Tercero, whose gaze had settled on the sleeping woman in the bed, asked old K, Have the two guards been taken care of? They have been thrown into the dark room, they will not be allowed to die immediately, they will be kept alive for more days. Edward the Third emitted a faint hmm without a trace of emotion and asked, Go ask who used the iron on udius. Good, now I will send someone to interrogate the two prison guards. Edward the Third did not feel much like getting into these matters at the moment and instructed, Come down. Yes, Master of the Court. It was only after old K had left that Eduardo Tercero entered the bedroom and sat on the edge of the bed, looking deep and soft as he gazed at the woman in the bed. Eduardo Tercero reached up and Almira touched the purplish bruise at the corner of her mouth, her eyes moving down to the slightly open and loose pajamas and the iron branding mark faintly visible under her left corbone. Eduardo TerceroAlmira opened the cor and looked at the iron mark, her pupils constricted. Although the wound had been medicated, the branding iron mark was still horrible, the scar was effectively half the size of a hand. All other whip marks fade with time, but this piece of burned skin would not heal without surgery. Eduardo Terceros eyes grew colder and colder as he looked at the red-hot iron wound. She had been tortured for two days and nights, in deep water, unbeknownst to him. If he had returned a dayter, he might have seen her corpse. The palm of his hand, unconsciously touching her face, Almira rubbed it, with innumerable precautions, as if he were afraid of hurting her, as if he were taking care of a porcin person. Eduardo Tercero did not know how long he had been watching her, how long he had been watching her, before udio Belles slowly woke up. When she woke up, the painful cells in her body were awakened again by the sensation of knowing, and the pain made her frown, along with her whole pretty face. If its too painful, Ill have them add painkillers. Eduardo Tercero said as he helped her up. udio Belles leaned back on the fluffy pillows, half sitting up and looking at Eduardo Tercero, shook his head and said, Now it doesnt hurt as much as it used to. Painkillers arent good either, and if you develop a tolerance to them, they will be less effective if youter get a gunshot wound or something. President Eduardo, Im hungry. Eating is the quickest way to regain energy. Soledad took out the red date and lotus seed soup she had just cooked and Eduardo Tercero brought it over to her and fed it himself. President Eduardo I can eat by myself. Eduardo Tercero was not going to be denied, If you are hurt like this, you are a patient. A spoonful of red date and lotus seed soup was spooned into udio Belles mouth and Eduardo Tercero looked at her, his thin lips exhaled three words, Good girl, open your mouth. udio Belles: Dont you like this? udio Belles was long, and a faint scarlet rose to his weak and miserable little face, hot. Edward the Third picked up the spoon again, brought it to his thin lips, Almira blew on it and brought it to his lips again, Now you can eat. A certain unruly little fox, for the first time, behaved like amb, meek and sickly, dropping his long eyshes and opening his mouth to take a bite. Edward the Third looked at his obedience with satisfaction and his thin lips curved slightly. A bowl of lotus seed soup soon reached the bottom. Anything else you want to eat, Ill have Soledad prepare it for you. udio Belles licked his dry, chapped lips and said, Id like to eat pasta with vegetables and eggs. Eduardo Tercero probably didnt expect her to say something as simple as noodles with vegetables and eggs and froze for a few seconds. udio Belles saw that Eduardo Tercero didnt say anything and assumed it was a no: You cant eat it?. Okay. Eduardo Tercero reached up and rubbed his hair. In about ten minutes, udio Belles was served a steaming bowl of egg noodles with vegetables. President Eduardo, this time I want to eat alone. Eduardo Tercero did not insist and just watched her eat from her bowl. She was not as showy as the other girls and ate quickly, but not vulgarly either, making a humming sound as she ate noodles that was not unpleasant to hear and gave an inexplicable appetite.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Watching her eat so well, Eduardo Tercero couldnt help but ask, Noodles with vegetables and eggs, so good? udio Belles nodded as he ate, Mmm, smells good, President Eduardo do you eat it? After all, she had been hungry for two days and two nights and was now too hungry to share the food in her hands with anyone else. Eduardo Terceros dark eyes focused yfully on her small face as his figure suddenly moved closer and lowered to seal his lips. The two were separated by a te of pasta, but that didnt stop Eduardo Tercero from kissing her. After the man kissed her, he even gave her a peck with his thin Almira lips through the wound at the corner of her mouth, the force of which was very gentle. Go and eat. udius Belles lifts his bowl of noodles and raises his chopsticks, sullenly ducking his head and continuing to eat. Kissed helplessly, that rare look of weakness wanted Eduardo Tercero to vite even more. Eyes, searing. But, she was badly wounded and he was not so beastly as to take advantage of her present weakness to intimidate her. udio Belles finally felt full after eating his egg noodles with vegetables. Eduardo Tercero asks, Would you like another bowl? He ate quite a bit and after filling his stomach, his glow and spirit revived a bit, I am not a pig. Edward the Third raised his hand to touch his forehead and said in a light but unmistakably focused and serious tone, Im sorry I came back sote. If he had known she was going to be so badly hurt and almost lose her life, he would have risked his life to run to save her even though he was on a mission. udius Belles raised his hand to shake Edward the Thirds, curved his lips and said, I am quite d that President Edward came back to save me. You dont think Ille to your rescue? I thought about it. Besides, the other guy is the president, and Im someone President Eduardo picked at random, so of course I thought President Eduardo wouldnt necessarily offend the president for me. And, before that, Eduardo Tercero had suspected she was a spy. Chapter 717: President Eduardo sprinkles her heart with bouncy jelly beans. udio Belles ate and drank his fill and then went back to sleep because he was so physically exhausted. Eduardo Tercero watched her for a moment before setting to work in his study. Old K returned from the interrogation in the darkroom, knocked on the door and entered the study, reporting, President Eduardo, the two guards said that the iron to mark Miss udio was used by Estefan, the presidents secretary. Estefan? Thepdog who saddled Erasmo Rn? Eduardo Tercero had a murderous look on his face, Pick a dark and windy night and invite him to the dark room for a while. President Eduardo, after education, will they be freed or not? After a good education, release him and return him to Erasmus Rn, who will no longer trust him, and it is better to leave Erasmus Rns own biting dogs at his disposal. Old K nodded, receiving his orders, Yes. Seeing that Old K was not going to leave after his report, Eduardo Tercero raised an eyebrow and asked, Anything else? President Eduardo, there is something I dont know if I should say. Eduardo Tercero pursed his thin lips, Eduardo Terceros face was not unsalvageable, no emotion was distinguishable, Since I dont know whether to speak or not, I should not speak. Old K was holding back a little. Eduardo Tercero looked at him, Well, go ahead. Thats when Old K raised his voice and said, President Eduardo, Miss udio survived two days and nights of torture in Erasmo Rns dungeon if she really was a normal, ordinary girl, do you really do not find that unusual? Erasmo Rns reason for kidnapping Miss udio was that Miss udios identity was suspicious and that she might be a spy, plus the fact that Miss udio was such a tough person doesnt surprise you? Eduardo Tercero is silent for a few seconds, looking straight ahead with nothing in his eyes, as if in contemtion. President Eduardo? Eduardo Tercero looked up and said, Of course shes not an ordinary girl, if she was ordinary I wouldnt have brought her. President Eduardo, I mean Well, there is only one thing about udios identity, and that is that I, Eduardo Tercero, am the woman. Old K had to shut up: Yes. When old K left the studio, Eduardo Tercero was left alone in the studio for a long, long time. When Eduardo Tercero entered the bedroom, he discovered that the woman in the bed had disappeared. And the bathroom door was closed and the light was on. Eduardo Terceros brow furrowed, anticipating what the woman was doing, and he hurried into the bathroom. And as he expected C In the bathroom, the little woman had taken off her blouse and was sitting on the edge of the tub, dipping a towel into the water and rubbing herself. Eduardo Terceros face darkened and he walked over to her and snatched the towel from her hand, Your wound is notpletely scabbed over and you must not touch the water. President Eduardo, when did youe in? udio Belles blushed slightly and was about to pull a towel over the side of his body to shield it from view when Eduardo Tercero lifted it across the room, suddenly losing weight in the air, and udio Belles hurried to pull the towel with one hand and wrap the other around Eduardo Terceros neck. I havent washed it yet. Eduardo Tercero strides into the bedroom with her unceremoniously in his arms and says in a deep voice, Why didnt you ask me to clean it for you? Im not missing an arm or a leg, Im not crippled, I can do it myself. Edward the Third looked down, his dark eyes looked deep into her, Do you have eyes in the back of your head that can see where the wound on your back is? udio Belles ears were burning, Ill ask Soledad to rub it for me then, no need to bother President Eduardo. President Eduardo you are busy with work Before the words were out of her mouth, Eduardo Tercero had put her to bed and said, As busy as I am with work, I have time for your business. Inexplicably, she bristled.N?velDrama.Org content. udio Belles bites his lip and looks at the man with clear, watery eyes, one of his arms still around Eduardo Terceros neck, so that at this moment, his handsome face is so close to hers that she can feel his breath. Eduardo Terceros brow was almost rxed, the light in the room was warm and orange, he was looking at her with an extraordinary gentleness, even his voice was much lower and maic, Still not loose? udius Belles heart felt as if it had been sprinkled with many bouncing, bouncing gumdrops. She let go of the arm around Eduardo Terceros neck and turned her heated face slightly away and, for once, with the pretensions and reserve expected of a girl, pulled the covers over her body and said, But President Eduardo is a man, and men and women dont get along. Eduardo Tercero sat on the edge of the bed, his eyes fixed on her and his tone anodyne. Since you want to be my wife, start by getting used to this, and if youre going to draw a line in the sand with me, udio, what do you mean by sleeping in my bed now? It is clear that it was President Eduardo who took me to sleep here, I was already unconscious when President Eduardo rescued me, it was President Eduardo himself who took me to sleep in your room wasnt it? But you are awake now, and you could have refused, but you didnt leave either. isnt that right? Edward the Third stared at her and spoke the great truth, word for word. udius Belles resisted the impulse to grab her forehead and did not deprive herself of flirting, as girls are wont to do, because she was now in President Edwards bed and had slept there, and even if she got up to leave now, President Edward would not let her. There was no need to torment her wounded body, so she turned her head to look at Eduardo Tercero and said, earnestly and innocently, President Eduardos bed, its soft andfortable, and once I sleep, I dont want to get out. Eduardo Tercero looked at her, his handsome face close to hers, his dark eyes staring at her, speaking with an air of righteousness and fearlessness, but the little vixen could not keep her face from blushing. Edward the Third leaned in and his thin lips rested on her forehead as Almira nted a goodnight kiss, The room is yours, sleep well. Wont you be staying the night with us? Edward the Third seemed to see through the confusion in the little foxs eyes and said with a faint faint smile, If you want to stay with me to sleep, I dont mind. But by sleeping together I dont mean cuddling under the covers and holding hands in pure conversation. udio Belles: President Eduardo, good night and good dreams. When he finished, the little fox pulled up the quilt and covered his head. The smile on Eduardo Terceros lips widened at the corners of his face as he looked down at the bun-like quilt, tender beyond words. Chapter 718: The Way Eduardo Loves His Wife Early the next morning. udio Belles was still in bed recovering, but still able to do basic walking. Soledad had offered to bring him up breakfast, but udio Belles was not a bed person and ended up going downstairs for breakfast. But first thing in the morning there was no sign of Eduardo Tercero. Soledad, where is President Eduardo, has he gone to a meeting? Im not too sure, President Eduardo left early in the morning, but I dont think he went to a meeting because President Eduardo said he would be back after a while. Eduardo Tercero went to the darkroom himself. In the dark room, the presidential secretary, already half beaten to death, was covered with wounds, but it was not enough. Eduardo Tercero came down as if he were a god and looked to one side of the iron that was already red-hot. Old K, having understood Eduardo Terceros meaning, handed Eduardo Tercero the long handle of the red-hot iron. Estefans eyes widened in horror as he looked at the red hot iron, his muscles trembling, President Eduardo no no President Eduardo None of this is my fault! This was all the Presidents idea! I had nothing to do with this, President Eduardo, please leave me alone! I really didnt do anything to Miss udio! Eduardo Tercero pressed the red-hot, expressionless iron directly on the right side of Estefans face. AHHHH!!! In the darkened room, a murderous scream rang out.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. The red-hot iron scorched the entire right side of Estefans face, a bloody, ckened, oozing mess, but all the while, Eduardo Terceros indifferent eyes did not blink. Estefan was scalded to near faintness, still fighting for his life: President Eduardo please. let me go The Miss udio thing was the presidents idea President EduardoYou know what Im just a dog on the presidents side Whatever the president tells me to do I have to do. Eduardo Tercero frowned slightly, as if he had seen something hard, and impatiently threw the iron back into the firece, turned and walked out of the dark room, dropping the cold words, Go back and tell your master the dog that in the future I will repay him a hundred times what he has done to my people. At La Vi Real, udio Belles was half-breakfasting when Eduardo Tercero returned from outside. Eduardo Tercero settled into the seat next to udio Belles and asked out of the blue, How are you doing, did you sleep well tonight? With food in his mouth, udio Belles said deliberately, Its true that President Eduardos bed is soft and big and nice to sleep in, but I cant sleep without President Eduardo holding me. That, I think, is a nice, tteringpliment. Edward the Third hummed slightly, with little emotion on his face, but said, Are you inviting me now, to sleep with you at night? No? udio Belles stared at a man with wide, teary eyes and an innocent look. Eduardo Tercero had a carefree look, Im at liberty. Soledad, who was standing by the table, could not close her mouth in joy and could not help but say, It looks like we are going to have happy events in this vi in the near future. udio Belles: udio Belles had been recovering from his wounds for half a month and, with the daily application of the ointment applied by Doctor Aurelio, the marks of the whipping had left no deep marks, if any, that had faded with time. Eduardo Tercero sat in his study and processed thest batch of documents before marking. Have the test resultse back yet? Aurelio on the other end of the phone saidzily, There, congrattions, the histpatibility antibodies of your two skins show that rejection is less than twenty percent, so there is no major problem with allogeneic imnts, even less so if they are decellrized dermis. Hmm. Aurelio couldnt help but say, I mean, Your Excellency, why dont you let Miss udio nt her own skin, her necrotic skin is just a small piece, its enough to transnt a piece anywhere, why go to all that trouble? Is it all right to justify that you dont want her to suffer any more flesh and blood? A certain Court Lord, who upies a high and powerful position, speaks earnestly and is not ashamed of it at all. The corner of Aurelius mouth twitched, Yes, of course. It is understandable that you feel sorry for your daughter-inw. And what day is the surgery scheduled for? Eduardo Tercero replied, Only tomorrow. The next day, Eduardo Tercero underwent a small operation with udio Belles for a skin graft. udio Belles did not know that it was Eduardo Tercero who had transnted her own skin and that she was anesthetized during the operation, so she knew nothing. After returning to La Vi Real, Eduardo Tercero went back to work in his studio. udio Belles, more curious about the imnts, examined her body and found no wounds on any part of her body, except for a bandage on the chest where she had been imnted. And this skin, where does ite from? udio Belles turned to Eduardo Tercero in the study and asked him, President Eduardo, I forgot to ask, where did Aurelio graft the skin on my body? Why cant I find a second wound after searching for half a day? Eduardo Tercero raised his hand, gesturing for him to pass, and udio Belles approached and was led to sit on Eduardo Tercerosp. The skin that was transnted was used for me. udio Belles froze for a moment. Eduardo Tercero lowered his eyes and looked at her with a slight smile on his forehead, Why, are you afraid? She shook her head and was silent for a long moment before looking up at him and speaking, Why would President Eduardo do that when I can simply transnt my own skin? After seeing the skin you suffered in the brigst time, I dont want you to suffer like that again. Edward the Third did not hide, but spoke his mind bluntly, and udius Belles did not feel the slightest flesh, his heart was a soft mess, and even his eyes blushed slightly. In fact, he suffered that kind of flesh and blood a lot when he was in the Ming organization, and the long hours he spent in training were no easier than in the dungeon. But whoever he was, even his closest rtive Esteban Zaragosa, never told him that he didnt want him to suffer under the skin. Esteban Zaragosa told him that if he didnt want to die, he had toplete his training withoutpromise. She knew Esteban Zaragosa was being kind to her, but at the end of the day, she was just a child, and what child wouldnt like to be pampered. This was true even for udio Belles, who had been stubborn for a long time. The tears, unable to resist them, fell and udio Belles reached up to wipe them away forcefully, sniffled and asked, Where is your wound? Eduardo Tercero took his hand between his own and pressed it against his chest. udio Belles fingers felt the gauze of the shirt through the thin fabric of the shirt, President Eduardo, I want to see it. Eduardo Tercero did not hinder her, allowing her small hands to unbutton his shirt one by one. Indeed, the mans chest was wrapped in a piece of white gauze the same size as his own. udio Belles reached out Almiras hand touching the gauze and said, President Eduardo, will you ever feel that I am not worth doing this for? If, for example, Eduardo Tercero had found out who she was, he would probably regret all his actions today. No, I never do anything I regret. Besides, I have a vested interest in nting this skin for you. What selfishness? Edward the Third took her hand, felt the wound on her left breast, looked into her tearful eyes and said, With this piece of skin, you have a part of me in you. person. This no one can deny. Flesh and skin together. Unless it is torn off. Chapter 719: A very dominant little fox. udio Belles has a hug for Eduardo Tercero. Eduardo Tercero was slightly taken aback; although she used to talk a lot, there were very few times when he would jump in for a hug like that. Eduardo Tercero raised his arms to embrace her and his big Almira hand caressed her back. President Eduardo, I will treasure this piece of skin you have transnted to me. Eduardo Tercero hooked his lips and smiled weakly. udio Belles wrapped his arms around his neck, releasing him slightly, his watery eyes fixed on Eduardo Tercero for a moment, and the two men did not know who had started the fire, and their four lips were about to press together when a young female voice came suddenly from outside the study door. Where is Mr. Edward, I want to see Mr. Edward, what does he mean leaving me alone on North Bay Ind, he inly said to go wait for him on North Bay Ind! The ambiguity was broken and udius Belles frowned slightly, What have you done to that Princess Gertrude Rn? There was an ironic glint in Edward the Thirds eyes, I tricked her into going up to North Bay Ind for two days to save you. udio Belles touches his nose. Gertrudis Rn burst into the studio from outside, Sir. Eduardo, you Before she could say anything, she saw udio Belles standing next to Eduardo Tercero, and Gertrudis Rn grew increasingly angry and moved in to shove udio Belles. udio Belles was unprepared, as he had just received a skin graft on his chest, and was pushed so hard by Gertrudis Rn that he pressed into a painful spot and let out a groan of pain. Eduardo Tercero rushed to reach out to help her, Is everything all right?. Gertrudis Rn, seeing how worried Eduardo Tercero was about udio Belles, became even more enraged, Sir. Eduardo! I just gave him a push from Almira! Shes not made of water, is she that fragile?. Gertrudis Rn came pushing and shouting from the side, Sir. Edward, let me see where I have hurt her! She must be pretending! She only wants you to pity her. Eduardo Tercero snapped at Gertrudis Rns arm and said coldly, Gertrudis Rn, youve done enough! At Eduardo Terceros rebuke, Gertrudis Rns eyes reddened with anger and she said in a twitching voice, Mr. Eduardo, Papa says that this udio is an enemy agent! Why are you protecting her? What if one day he hurts you? Edward the Third frowned and threw off Gertrude Rns arm with an indifferent frown, turned and caught udius Belles in a direct embrace, dropping the ungrateful words, Even if udius had harmed me, this is none of Princess Gertrudes business. Princess Gertrude should go home, the Edward has no guests here. As she finished the sentence, Eduardo Tercero was already leaving the studio with udio Belles in his arms. Gertrudis Rn looked back and shouted: And why did Senor. Eduardo asked me to go to North Bay Ind?. Edward the Third took a step, with a colder gleam in his eyes, and said, Your fathers men have my udio, and the only way to get udio back from your father is to have you on mynd. he was lying when he said he wanted to go on vacation with you. Gertrudis Rn clenched her fists and bit her red lips, her eyes trembling with tears, while the man, cold and condescending, did not return her gaze. In the end, she was only a hostage for Eduardo Tercero to save that woman, and she was used by Eduardo Tercero until the end. So much hatred for that woman of unknown origin, what gives her the right to take all the attention away from Eduardo Tercero? Eduardo Tercero takes udio Belles back to the bed in his room. President Eduardo Im fine, I dont need to stay in bed. Eduardo Tercero frowned and asked, Gertrudis Rn acted recklessly, did she hurt you a moment ago? Well, it hurt me, but it doesnt hurt now. I think it is Princess Gertrudis Rn who is heartbroken now. How so? udius Belles asked, She became very sad when you rejected her so tly, then you will be inplete opposition to the presidents side of the force in the future, is President Edward really not afraid of a falling out? It was a matter of time before I fell out with Erasmo Rn, he wanted to be reelected for another term, but the next president, Organization del ocultas, had already been secretly elected and was not to his liking and would have fallen out with me. As for Gertrudis Rn Eduardo Tercero pauses. udio Belles watery eyes looked at him inquisitively, And as for Gertrudis Rn, did President Eduardo really never like Gertrudis Rn? Aside from Gertrudis Rns arrogant and inordinate character, the truth is that Gertrudis Rn is a beautiful and noble woman, and if she were to marry Eduardo Tercero, it would probably be a great marriage in the eyes of the people of R. The couple would be the envy of all. As udius Belles asked this question, a pair of dark, soulful eyes remained firmly fixed on Edward the Third, as if unwilling to let slip the slightest change of emotion from his face, which Edward the Third naturally noticed. The mans eyes deepened and turned to look at her yfully, Do you mind whether I like Gertrudis Rn or not? udius Belles did not deny it, So, President Edward, did you ever like Gertrudis Rn or not? I liked her. Its just the affection of a major for a minor. Gertrudis Rn is simple and unpretentious, and if she were not the daughter of Erasmo Rn, I could have made her a brother. At this, udio Belles agreed, nodding his head in agreement. Edward the Third had moved closer to her, his long arms confining her between his own. If I say that I like Gertrudis Rn the way a man likes a woman, it is only because Gertrudis Rn is the daughter of Erasmo Rn that I have broken the idea of her, what are you going to do? Then I would think that President Eduardo is an asshole and doesnt deserve to like her. With this response, it is no wonder that the only woman in the whole country of R, udio dares to say that Eduardo Tercero does not deserve to like a man.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. But udio, when did I say I liked you? udio Belles met his dark, mocking gaze and told him frankly, I thought President Eduardo liked me if he kissed me, and I also thought President Eduardo was willing to hurt himself and transnt his own skin for me, he liked me too. president Eduardo if you like me, you cant like another woman. Well, a very bossy little fox. What if I find you boring and dont like you anymore? The little fox stared at him with a serious and solemn look and said with his little hand on his chest, Then I will kill President Eduardo. Still unsurprised, Edward the Third took his dainty little hands between his big ones and squeezed them, Can you hold a gun in these hands? No, but I can learn, will President Eduardo teach me? Eduardo Tercero hugged her, contemting, and after a long moment, his big hand squeezed the little vixens waist, I will teach you when I am happy. President Eduardo, what would make you happy? Eduardo Tercero drops his handsome face and whispers in udio Belles ear. udio Belles pushes away Eduardo Terceros big hand, President Eduardo, you are horny!. Eduardo Tercero loves to tease the little foxes on purpose, and is only satisfied when he has made them blush every time. Eduardo Tercero got up and rubbed his hair, Im going to work, you lie down for a while. After dinner, Eduardo Tercero took udio Belles to the vis shooting range. In all the time that udio Belles has been at La Vi Real, he has only known that there must be a space underneath this vi, but he has never been there because the subway rooms also require the identification of Eduardo Terceros handprint. Underneath the vi, there is a training base with a shooting range, horse farm and everything else. Eduardo Tercero helped him choose a suitable pistol and told him, This one is less explosive and will be easier for you to practice with at first, and Ill choose another one when you get better with your hand. In fact, udio Belles is an old gunslinger, but now she hides all her skills and lets Eduardo Tercero put his arms around her back, raising his hand and holding her, teaching her how to hold the gun and how to adjust her stance. Chapter 720: Claudio, are you afraid? Take a shot at the target and try to fire a shot, huh? One shot, he misses and hits the third ring. Still, he was praised by Eduardo Tercero: Not bad for a three-ring shot on the first try. udio Belles fiddled with the pistol as he asked, President Eduardo, do you personally teach each of your women to learn to shoot? Eduardo Tercero, slightly startled, helped udio Belles load his pistol, a practice pistol that is fired one at a time, so you have to load it once for each shot. What makes you ask that? udio Belles said nonchntly, I just think that President Eduardo is already strong enough to protect me, but President Eduardo is still willing to teach me how to shoot, President Eduardo must want me to have the ability to defend myself, right? Eduardo Tercero, after loading the pistol, reached around behind her, handed it to her small hand, then took it, muzzle red, and said, My mother thought like you, my father was strong, but when I was ten years old my mother died at the hands of traitors because she did not know how to defend herself. The bullets, fired at the bulls eye. udio Belles was silent for a few moments. Eduardo Tercero lowered his eyes slightly and looked at her tenderly: Afraid? Being the woman of our Tercero family the man can be really dangerous at any time. Like the time Erasmo Rn took you. udio, are you afraid? udio Belles shook his head and looked at Eduardo Tercero again, President Eduardo, I am not afraid. I will learn my aim and I will not hold President Eduardo. Eduardo Terceros heart fluttered and he reached up to stroke his ear hair. I often wonder if my mother would still be alive if she had not been so weak and able to defend herself. President Eduardo, I am not soft. Edward the Third smiled slightly, I know. I didnt even need his protection, I knew that. udius Belles turned away and continued to reload, muttering to himself, When I get strong, I will protect President Eduardo. Edward the Third hugged his slender little body from behind, There are a lot of people who want to kill me. I know, but President Eduardo also protected me, and I owe this life to President Eduardo. Eduardo Terceros eyes spread a slight, soft smile, a little fox who knows how to return a favor. Eduardo Terceros cell phone rang and the caller ID showed Old K. udio Belles was practicing with his pistol when Eduardo Tercero came out of the shooting room and picked up the phone, but he kept looking at the girl inside through the clear ss door. What is it? President Eduardo, there is something I feel I must tell you so that you will be on your guard. Eduardo Tercero made a hmm, Lets say. Old K hesitated, Miss udio it could be from Z. Your subtext is that you suspect its a Ming organization? asked Eduardo Tercero rhetorically. Old K stammered, President Eduardo In the shooting room, udio Belles fired about ten shots before finally hitting the target once by himself, happily running out of the shooting room and rushing over to Eduardo Tercero to cheerfully share, President Eduardo I have hit the target! Eduardo Tercero said directly to Old K on the other end of the phone, Thats all for now, hang up. Old K, who was hanging up, looked speechless: Is it that important to hang up? If Miss udio is really a covert agent of the Ming organization, shes andmine, and President Eduardo is not afraid? President Eduardo, do you have something to do? If so, I can practice on my own. Suddenly, Edward the Third took his hand between his own, Thats enough for today. udio Belles froze slightly, But I still want to practice for a while now Before she could finish the words, Eduardo Tercero had already interrupted her, udio, I have more important things to do with you. What is it? In a moment, youll see. udio Belles was dragged by Eduardo Tercero and exited the subway training camp. Late in the night, a spiraling ne streaked through the air. udio Belles looked out the window at the night and asked curiously, President Eduardo, where are you taking me in your ne at this time of night? Im going on vacation. What President Eduardo said was important, was going on vacation Eduardo Tercero took control of the flight as he said, I have had no rest and I just happened to take this opportunity to take a vacation. Dont you want me to rest to keep youpany? I certainly wanted President Eduardo to apany me. For some reason, udio Belles agents first instinct tells her that there is something suspicious about Eduardo Tercero suddenly taking her on vacation. But at this moment, the beauty of the man and the sight before you makes your mouth water. Eduardo Tercero raised his hand and handed her a nket, We have an hour and a half left to reach our destination, so get some sleep. Ill call you when we get there. udio Belles hugs his nket and leans to one side with his eyes closed. When he arrived in Valencia, Eduardo Tercero held out his hand and patted him on the cheek. udio, were here. udio Belles stretched up groggily in a daze from sleep, Where are we? Valencia, its a great view. udio Belles had a moment of bewilderment. Eduardo Tercero opened the door to the spiral and held out his hand, Whats the matter, dont you like it here?. No, President Eduardo, Im still very sleepy udio Belles took him by the hand and, as soon as he came out of the spiral, he burrowed into Eduardo Terceros arms and buried his whole little face in his chest. President Eduardo, have you made it this far without old K and the others? Valencia, which is the border area of country R, where fighting and assassinations are frequent. It was here that she and Mario crossed paths not long ago. Eduardo Tercero had brought her to Valencia by chance, did she already know who he was? Eduardo Tercero lowered his eyes and looked at her yfully, What kind of vacation is this if you bring K and the others with you? But President Eduardo said there are a lot of people out there who want to kill President Eduardo, President Eduardo is not in H-Town right now and he is still alone, is President Eduardo really not afraid that those Erasmo Rn President Eduardo is not afraid that Erasmo Rn will send an assassin to kill you? Its okay, I have a secret base here. Eduardo Tercero wraps the girl in his arms and walks into the forest. President Eduardos secret base in the woods? If Eduardo Tercero was suspicious of her, why was there talk of his secret base? The best chance to do something about Eduardo Tercero in Valencia would be for udio Belles to contact the Ming organization people now and tell them where Eduardo Tercero is. It took us about ten minutes on foot to get to the secret base set up by Eduardo Tercero in Valencia. In front of them, there are caves hidden deep in the forest, and inside the caves there is a lot of space, withrge open spaces under the ground. In addition to the cave being as well furnished as a normal house, there are an incalcble number of weapons hidden underground. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it is a small hidden arsenal. udio Belles looked at the various weapons inside, all of which were known to her and which Eduardo Tercero had kept in thetest models, which were also exceptionally explosive and destructive. udio Belles picked up a miniature bomb and turned to Eduardo Tercero, President Eduardo, how does this work? Eduardo Tercero stood a short distance away, leaning against the wall, the bottom of the cave dimly lit, and Eduardo Tercero pulled a lighter from his pocket. The lighter res and Eduardo Tercero pulls out a cigarette, puts it to his thin lips and lights it. As he swallows, udio Belles cant see the excitement on his face. udio Belles thought he was toozy to answer such an idiotic question from her and was about to put the mini-pump back in her hand.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Eduardo Tercero suddenly spoke up, Dont move. udio Belles paused in his movements, Whats wrong?. udio, the bomb in your hand, its activated. udio Belles: Oh no, did Eduardo Tercero see it for what it was and try to make it in Valencia? Chapter 721: President Eduardo, you are playing with fire. udio Belles held the miniature bomb in his hand, frozen in ce and stunned for a moment, even as the emotions on his face changed. Not far away, leaning against the shadows, Eduardo Tercero holds a cigarette to his thin lips as his long, strong fingers y with a lighter, flicking it on and off, the me rising and falling, back and forth. And behind the glow of the lighter burning in the darkness, the mans deep, dark eyes watched her with the sharpness and rity of a hawk. udius Belles heart, inexplicably, panicked. The two were separated by a short distance, udio Belles stood sideways with his back slightly to Eduardo Tercero, a thinyer of sweat formed on the palms of the hands that held the miniature bomb, she Almira took a breath and faced Eduardo Tercero with aplomb. She came close, but had to humor Eduardo Tercero with ease, President Eduardo, are you joking or serious? Im really scared right now. Eduardo Tercero lightly hooked his thin lips and approached her on his long legs. In the gloom, the lighter clicked and his face lit up, his face clear and timeless to the hand, with a tinge of yfulness. Edward the Third came up behind her, took her small hand in one, felt the cold sweat on his palm and sneered, udio, youre nervous. udio Belles rolled his eyes a million times: who wouldnt be nervous with an activated bomb in his hands? Lighter lit by Eduardo Terceros other hand, near udio Belles thick, thin eyshes, Almira shuddered, President Eduardo, you are ying with fire. Do you know how dangerous it is to have a lighter near a bomb? If a single spark were to fall, the ce would be leveled and both of you, properly, would be cannon fodder, of which no bone remains. Even at such a dangerous moment, Eduardo Tercero had the presence of mind to watch the little woman in his arms, and it was strange to see the little fox so frightened that her little face turned white. Click. The lighter is out. Edward the Third reached up and took the miniature pump from her, his thin lips tinged with a faint tobo scent rested on her ear and his voice was low and maic, I wanted to tease you, but I seem to have frightened you, but Im d to see you. udio Belles mouth twitched and he mentally pped Eduardo Tercero. Joke on her? A joke? A fire truck touching a bomb? He almost became cannon fodder right now!Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. So much so that his hand, now as relieved as it was, stiffened at his side, and he couldnt stop Almira from trembling. Right now, the tone of Eduardo Terceros voice, the way he was testing her eyes, it all seemed like he had found his prey and was going to leave her for dead. For an eighteen-year-old girl as close to death as that, even the most trained agent would be terrified. Both hands, held by arge, thin hand with thin, dry calluses. udio BellesAlmira exhaled and spoke with slight annoyance, President Eduardo, can you stop making jokes like that with me in the future, you really scare people? Eduardo Tercero let out a slightugh, Okay, then I wont scare you. At night they stayed in the cave house. udio Belles was always curious about this cave, after all, it was made like a small vi, with everything in it, even a bathing area with a living spa, quite a luxury for the rich. While soaking in the warm spring water, he closes his eyes and thinks about creating a luxurious ce to live next to nature even when he earns money in the future. But there is no telling how long it will be before that ambitious goal is achieved. After running for hours in the night and being scared by Eduardo Tercero, now after rxing in the spring, even my thoughts rxed and I leaned back against the edge of the thermal pool, closed my eyes and fell asleep. When he woke up again, he was in the arms of President Eduardo. Eduardo Terceros thin lips fell over his closed eyelids. The little woman in his arms had just awakened, her voice muffled with a touch of love and warmth, she rubbed her sleepy eyes and asked, Did I just fall asleep in the shower? Well, I took you back. udius Belles buried himself in her arms and let out a soft, sillyugh, Wouldnt President Edward see me then? The mans big hand, Almira, patted her back as if coaxing a child, lowered her head and kissed her forehead, whispering, Anyway, theyll see youter, sooner orter, so it doesnt matter. The little vixen in his arms suddenly lifted that pretty, lively little face and looked up at him with a brittle gaze, her slender fingers unexpectedly nudging Edward the Thirds high nose. And am I prettier than the women President Eduardo has seen before? Eduardo Tercero grabbed her restless little hand, his deep, hot gaze enveloping her, his voice muffled by half a degree, I havent seen it clearly now, Ill have to look at it carefully again before Ie to a conclusion. A real hooligan. udio Belles wrapped his arms around Eduardo Terceros neck and burrowed his little face into the nape of his neck, rxing as never before in this soft bed and in Eduardo Terceros arms. Even the voice that spoke was muchzier, This doesnt look like a cave at all. Eduardo Tercero must have spent a lot of money to create this secret base. udio Belles closed his eyes sleepily and asked againzily, Has President Eduardo seen many women before? Eduardo Tercero let out a low, ungainlyugh and his thin lips pressed close to hers, Do you expect me to answer yes or no? udius Belles opened his watery eyes, looked up at the top of the cave and said, If you have seen many women before, then you are only allowed to look at me in the future, and if you have not seen other women before either, then you are not allowed to look at other women in the future. Edward the Third looked at the little vixen as if it was nothing and drew her further into his arms, sighing softly, udio, you are so bossy. Its not like this is the first day President Eduardo has met me. But udio, its not enough for a man to look. Eduardo Tercero spoke with intent. udio Belles thought hard, shook her finger and said, President Eduardo, I give it to you, but not now, I set the time. Eduardo Tercero looked at her, a little amused that even the initiative in such matters had been given to the little vixen, who was still as bossy as could be. I thought I counted as dominant. But youre bossier than me. udius Belles leaned back in her arms and let out augh, If only President Edwards men knew that President Edward got to decide how long. The meat is up to me, only if I want it, only if President Eduardo wants it is not right, knowing this, old K and the others will think I have cast a spell on President Eduardo. In the dim, ambiguous light, Eduardo Tercero caught her face, his dark eyes boring into hers, his smile fading into a serious expression. For my heart and for my affection, I indulge the other, and I can put up with whatever the other person does. udio, if one day you betray me and cheat on me, I will take my revenge. udius Belles was stunned by the hardness of her sullen stare for a long moment before deliberately lightening the mood by saying, Of those who take revenge in bed? Including, but not limiting. So says Eduardo Tercero. Chapter 722: Taking a Bullet for Her Tonight, udio Belles slept soundly. When I woke up, the man next to me was gone. udio Belles stretched, put on a white shirt left for him by Eduardo Tercero, put on some denim shorts and left the cave. Once outside the cave, udio Belles saw Eduardo Tercero with his pant legs rolled up, holding a wooden pole and putting a fish in the stream a short distance away. udio Belles sits in front of the fire that has been raised and looks at Eduardo Tercero by the stream with his chin propped up. Eduardo Tercero is undeniably handsome, so handsome that he stands out. Unlike Esteban Zaragosa, who is aloof and detached, Eduardo Tercero is more handsome, somewhat uninhibited and yuppie-looking, but with amanding look thates from having been in high office for a long time, with a decisiveness and the poise of a decision-maker. Whichever way you look at it, he is a very attractive man. How could the Master of the Court have the confidence to let her seduce Edward the Third, who at this rate would soon turn on her? Its a real unknown who seduces whom. Tsk, look at the mans long legs, the long, strong, slender calves revealed by the rolled-up pants, and the handsome face covered in morning sunlight and glowing with light. What a beauty. Eduardo Tercero was filled with fish andnded several. Eduardo Tercero asks, Like the fish? I like it, but I dont like to kill the fish or grill it. Eduardo Tercero looked at herzily and said, Say you are only responsible for opening your mouth. udio Belles watched Eduardo Tercero roast the fish with a leisurely look, tilting his chin and brushing his lips in disbelief, It is President Eduardo who knows me. Besides, with a groom as wise and capable as President Eduardo, it wouldnt be a show of President Eduardos ability if I did it. Eduardo Tercero grunted softly, knowing she was beingplimentary, but it still seemed to strike his ear. The fish sizzled over the fire, emitting a delicious sound, and by the time he was halfway through grilling, the smell was already reaching udio Belles nose. It smells very good, President Eduardo, you are a good fish griller. Eduardo Tercero is not shy about saying, On a mission out there, especially on a forested ind like this, there is no use just eating dry food andpressed crackers, so grilled fish gets the most out of it. When the fish was done, Eduardo Tercero handed it to the little woman leaning on his shoulder, Taste it. udio Belles, eating the sizzling grilled fish,mented, Presidente Eduardos grilled fish really lives up to its reputation. But were here on vacation for a few days, were not going to eat grilled fish for three meals a day, are we?. Of course not, there are other foods in the caves and there are plenty of wild vegetables and fruits on Mt. Valencia, well go pick someter. After all that, President Eduardo is here to take me to a primitive life. Eduardo Tercero raised an eyebrow and smiled slightly, So you can get to know my life on the outside. President Eduardo just give me the word and dont take me to the experience next time. If you really are an ignorant girl, you will be very happy with your vacation and with the delicious grilled fish your boyfriend made himself, and with the nature of Valencia, which is so beautiful. But udio Belles is not ignorant. Valencia has been here several times, and grilled fish is something he eats regrly even when he is on a mission. He wouldnt mind showing Eduardo Tercero how to grill fish, if his cover was blown and he hadnt picked a fight with him. udio Belles sprinkled some cumin and chili powder on the grilled fish, which was the correct way to eat it. He ate three or four fish, full of food, and those pretty lips turned red from the chili powder, looking especially appealing. appealing. Eduardo Terceros big hands grabbed the back of her neck and pulled her into his arms, pulling her head down and kissing her on the lips. In nature, besides the scenery, there are the people in front of you, so it is normal to kiss and hug, not to mention that it is a man and a woman in love, so kisses and hugs are even more frequent. udio Belles, his eyes slightly drenched from the kiss, was about to respond to Eduardo Terceros kiss when the man suddenly pushed him away. Before she could realize anything, Eduardo Tercero had pulled her away and extinguished the bonfire on the ground. President Eduardo, whats wrong? Somethings not right, theres movement around here.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. udio Belles greatly admired Eduardo Tercero for kissing her so passionately and for being so intent that she was so lost that she didnt notice any unusual movement around her. Eduardo Tercero dragged her not to the cave, but to the highest part of Valencia, on the ridge of the tea tree. President Eduardo hid in the dense ridge of the pantry with his arm around her and udio Belles looked at him and asked, President Eduardo, arent we going back to the cave to get our guns? Eduardo Tercero pulled two pistols from his belt and handed him one, Use them carefully. udio Belles peeks outside and nods. Eduardo Tercero raised his gun and suddenly turned his face to the small woman beside him, his thin lips curved slightly, You are not afraid? With President Eduardo, I am not afraid. Besides President Edward will protect me. Off the tea ridge, a cannon came up hard and Eduardo Tercero, holding udio Belles, rolled quickly to safety. Immediately after, a volley of gunfire ripped through the air and Eduardo Tercero, with the woman in his arms, rolled several times swiftly across the floor of the ridge crest before dodging the bullets that had no eye. Eduardo Tercero, his body condensed with murderous intent, instructed the man in his arms, Hide well. Eduardo Tercero saw the position and movement of the enemy outside through the thin slit in the ridge, and the bullets hit with precision. After that, there was a hail of gunfire and killing. Eduardo Tercero fired his gun as he pulled udio Belles quickly across the ridge of the tea tree, dodging the enemy strafing. Four or five of the enemy were dead, but one was still alive and giving chase. udius Belles ran without taking his eyes off the man chasing them. Although the man wore a mask, the eyes were so familiar that he recognized them immediately as Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa seemed to make eye contact with her and udio Belles seemed to understand what was happening. Im afraid Orlondo Tercero is not content with Eduardo Terceros life, he has a big n. But now, what is Orlondo Marta doing sending Esteban Zaragosa after her and Eduardo Tercero? Bullets, no eyes. In terms of strength, Eduardo Tercero and Esteban Zaragosa should be on par, but at this moment Eduardo Tercero was carrying an enemy undercover agent who could not use his force power, so it was inevitable that he would be slowed down. On the run, Esteban Zaragosa fired towards udio Belles. Eduardo Tercero turned around, shielding udio Belles with his arms as the bullet shot into his back. udio Belles eyes shone with surprise and amazement, and then he hugged Eduardo Tercero tightly, Presidente Eduardo how are you? udio Belles then picked up the pistol and fired several shots directly at Esteban Zaragosa, who wasing behind him. Esteban Zaragosa did not continue to pursue them once the mission was over, and after Eduardo Tercero and udio Belles hid in the forest, Esteban Zaragosa made a symbolic search for them. Hiding in the depths, Eduardo Tercero and udio Belles waited to see Esteban Zaragosae out before letting their guard down. Eduardo Tercero helped udio Belles take the bullet, taking one and already staining his back with a bright red bloodstain. President Eduardo, how are you? Eduardo Tercero shook his head, No harm done, dont worry, help me get back to the secret base. Fine. Chapter 723: You are my hard to contain. Esteban Zaragosa leaves Valencia and boards the helicopter. As the helicopter took to the air, Tom Paul took off his mask, exhaled and said, Did the Court Master say when udio would be back, this golden trio of ours just broke up, Ive missed udio so muchtely! Esteban Zaragosa growled under his breath, What do you miss about her, her pping you around? Tom Paul smiled cheekily, remembering Eduardo Tercero taking the bullet for udio Belles, rubbed his chin and frowned, You said Ice de was good enough to take a bullet for udio the undercover agent. Esteban Zaragosa straightened his cufflinks and checked that they had been scratched by a gun and showed signs of burns. Naturally, Tom Paul saw it too: Fuck, its udio the shooter! Hes really going for it! He shot you! And he almost hit you in the arm! Did he fall for Ice des beauty ploy? Esteban Zaragosa frowned, worried, She better not have made a move on Ice de, or the Court Master wont let her off the hook. But she even took a real shot at me, not meaning to hit me, but it was clearly a warning. A warning, a warning to stop touching your man? It may not be intentional, but subconscious. Tom Paul analyzed, But its the subconscious that makes her more deadly. She is now protecting Ice de totally subconsciously, as if protecting her calf, without even distinguishing between friend and foe, which is not like her. Esteban Zaragosa tly denies it: No. Thats udio Belles. Thats what udio Belles is, a hater of love, and its not impossible that if he really fell in love with Ice de, he would be our enemy. Tom Paul rubbed his nose, I cant fire a gun against friendly fire if Im really the enemy. But I think Ice de is getting serious with udio, they were making out in the woods earlier. Esteban Zaragosas eyes sank and there was a hint of worry in them, Lets hope udio can get out soon. udio Belles helped Eduardo Tercero back into the cave. Inside the cave, there is everything that is needed, including simple medical equipment and medicines. udio Belles helped Eduardo Tercero remove the bullet from his back, disinfected the wound and then used a hemostatic mp to stop the blood from Eduardo Terceros wound before applying a finalyer of medication and bandaging it, just as he had been instructed. It was all so smooth and fluid, and even though Eduardo Tercero was the one who suggested it, she did it all too skillfully. udio Belles stands behind Eduardo Tercero, putting the finishing touches on the final dressing of the wound. Eduardo Tercero turned his back to him, not knowing if it was a test or just an unintentionalment, udio, you are very skilled at debriding and dressing wounds. udio Belles replied calmly and without panic, I saw President Eduardo bleeding and I didnt want him to dry out, so I acted quickly, but I dont think I can clean and dress the wound, so I will need a professional doctor to clean it again if I return. . The man who was chasing us before, did he know you? Why does President Eduardo ask that? He showed us mercy, and in that situation he could have killed us. Eduardo Tercero was really insightful, in fact the party, either Esteban Zaragosa or her, yed the scene at a very realistic level and also shot Esteban Zaragosa several times, even almost hitting him. I dont know him, Im just worried, why President Eduardo took the bullet for me and President Eduardo really loves me so much already? Eduardo Tercero took her small hand between his and pulled her to him, his dark eyes fixed on her, as if a river of stars had fallen from them. The mans thin lips parted, I wondered if I had only a passing interest in you, but I found that I really liked you. As I said, Im a hard man to excite, but udio, you made my heart flutter. After that, I thought the excitement would stop, and that it would stop at one emotion. But when you were taken by Erasmus Rn and I saw you covered in blood, udius, my heart broke, so much so that I regretted it and preferred to leave more important things and return to save you first. udius Belles looked at her like that, his one word was too heavy for her. She used to pursue Esteban Zaragosa with the secret pleasure of getting her crush, but now Eduardo Tercero made her realize howforting, nostalgic and pleasurable it is to be in love. Eduardo Tercero pursed his thin lips and said sharply: udio, you make it difficult for me to contain myself. With those words, udio Belles cupped Eduardo Terceros face and lowered her head to kiss the man who had confessed his love. Eduardo Tercero was sitting and she was standing, but soon she had Eduardo Tercero pinned to the bed. Between the heat, Eduardo Tercero rolled onto his back and looked down at the girl beneath him, his eyes gazed at her yfully, udio, Im a wounded man now, do you really want to give it to me now? udio Belles blinked his clear, sly watery eyes, President Eduardo, now cant you?. Men dont like to hear the word no, especially when its said to them by a woman, and worse, when their own woman says no to them, which is a big no and can lead to trouble. Eduardo Tercero leaned in, aggressively close, his thin lips against her ear, and said in one word, udio, I will show you physically how good I am. A room of intense sparks, with no symbols of rest. The night passed and the morning light enveloped the entrance of the cave and swept through it. Edward the Third awoke first to the slight pain of the back wound that tugged at him. The girl in his arms, dressed in a white cotton camisole, leaning against him, her shoulders white and her neck all red with ambiguous markings, her long dark hair draped over her arms, lying so serenely beautiful in his arms, like a beached mermaid, was breathtaking. Eduardo Tercero lowered his head to Almira and kissed her forehead, with no intention of getting up even though he was awake, just to embrace her and warm himself here a little more. When udio Belles woke up, Eduardo Tercero took herpassionately in his arms and asked in a muffled voice: Does it hurt?.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. It doesnt hurt, its just a little ufortable. I lost controlst night. Last night, his breath was hot, so hot it was as if he hadnt possessed her, and he had gotten her with just one passionate kiss like that. udio Belles curved his lips, wrapped his arms around Eduardo Terceros neck and rubbed it, his voice a little tired, Its the first time Ive seen President Eduardo this out of control, but I like it, its fascinating. When she raised her eyes slightly and looked up at him with a smile, Eduardo Tercero had already lowered his head, kissed her eyes and said, Youll like it better that way. After returning from Valencia, everyone at La Vi Real, including Old K, perceived that President Eduardo was getting along better with Miss udio. President Eduardo seems to have be more lenient with Miss udio, and Miss udio has be more spoiled and angry with President Eduardo, and Miss udio has be the real mistress of La Vi Real. Miss udio has be the real mistress of La Vi Real. Chapter 724: It’s a deadly love story Old K and Mario are sitting in the studio waiting for President Eduardo toe and talk things over. Lao K: ording to me, it must be that when President Eduardo went to Valencia with Miss udio, President Eduardo dominated and slept with Miss udio and was physically and mentally satisfied, so President Eduardo now likes Miss udio even more. Mario hugged his arms and grunted incredulously, I dont think it was President Eduardo who took the initiative, President Eduardo has never been interested in men or women, it must have been that udio who seduced President Eduardo. Old K: Miss udio, just an eighteen year old girl, is not as vicious and intriguing as Mario says? Old K looked at his watch and frowned, President Eduardo asked us to talk about something at three thirty, its three fifty and President Eduardo has never beente. Mario growled and pounded the table angrily, It must be that udio who is bothering President Eduardo and wont let her go she is a spy, howe President Eduardo doesnt trust us who have been following him for years but that unknown woman! I will ask someone to find an opportunity to finish off that woman.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. As soon as Marios words left his mouth, the door to the study clicked and pushed open. A male voice, cold and deep, came from the door, Who are you going to end up with?. Old K: Mario, keep it to yourself, dont say it out loud! It will kill you, you know? President Eduardo, Mario and I were talking about how the Ming organization gang dared to get their hands on you in Valencia, which was too much. Ming! To finish off those who shot you. Mario was stubborn, tough and smelly. Old K elbowed him in the side and Mario was impassive, not bothering to exin himself. Eduardo Tercero came through the door and sat down, his dark eyes inspecting them. But why did I hear Mario say he was going to get someone to look after udio?. Old K: Of course not! Miss udio is one of President Eduardos people, how dare Mario get someone to deal with Miss udio! President Eduardo has heard wrong. Eduardo Terceros eyes sparkled and his frown sank slightly, Are you saying I have bad hearing?. Old K: Shuddering. Mario Senior frowned unconvincingly, President Eduardo I am telling the truth, that woman is definitely undercover, although I dont remember if the woman I fought with in Valencia was her or not, but this time President Eduardo took her to Valencia this matter, we didnt even know President Eduardo had improvised again, then why did the people from the Ming organization show up as soon as President Eduardo arrived in Valencia? Eduardo Terceros dark eyes were calm as he looked at Mario, Come on, tell me everything that is going through your head. Mario clenched his fist, Hmmph, I think its because of that woman! Shes the one who conspired with the Ming organization to kill President Eduardo in Valencia. Old K. cautiously caught Eduardo Terceros increasingly creepy look and looked pleadingly at Mario, who was standing next to him, Oh, Mario, please stop, if you keep talking, well both die! But Mario, who was kind of single-minded and didnt know what was appropriate, let alone how to read peoples faces, added: That woman, she doesnt look innocent, she must have been sent by the enemy to seduce President Eduardo! President Eduardo, you have been careless in your work, President Eduardo is neverte, but today he was twenty minuteste to talk with me and K.! Mario said everything he had on his mind in one fell swoop, as if he was killing or going to kill, putting his life and death on the line. Old K, with a stiff smile on his face, patted Mario on the shoulder, President Eduardo, dont listen to his nonsense, Mario went out today and hit a jinx, thats why hes talking nonsense, when hees to his senses! Mario was about to say something when old K covered his mouth with a quick nce. Mario tried to push Old Ks hand away, but Old K covered it too tightly and dragged Mario out of the studio, President Eduardo, Mario is out of it today, Ill take him to get him treated first! Ill bring him back to you when hes better. If you dont run, you will lose your life! Eduardo Tercero took a seat, his thin lips spat two indifferent words: Stand still. The n to run that came to an abrupt end. Mario pulled away from Old Ks hand and red at him, What are you doing, Im telling the truth! Im not afraid of the shadow. Old K wanted to open Marios brain with an axe to see if it was full of mush. Miss udio is now in the good hands of President Eduardo, so even if she was suspected, she should have investigated and found the evidence, instead of blurting it all out in front of President Eduardo. Mario was so angry that he broke the jar, Master, these are all words from my heart, believe it or not, if you believe that woman, I would have nothing to say if you shoot me today! Old K scolded under his breath, Mario! What a bastard you are talking! Edward the Third crossed his long hands and said, without a moments hesitation, In your opinion, am I that immoral and unreasonable? Old K: You are! Youre not only a foolish and unreasonable man! Youre also a lustful and wise man! Old K tugged on Marios sleeve, signaling him to kiss his ass, President Eduardo, thats definitely not what Mario had in mind! Mario pursed his lips in a deep frown for a long moment before saying in a crooked voice: I thought President Eduardo was all about facts, a fair-minded and wise leader who was never blinded by anything or anyone. Old President Eduardo was wise, always more farsighted and clear than us, like a mirror in his mind. What now? asked Eduardo Tercero. Said Mario: But since that woman came to President Eduardo, President Eduardo has made repeated exceptions for her, and this studio was an important ce, but after that woman broke into President Eduardos studio alone and was wounded by a concealed weapon, all the hidden mechanisms of this studio were out of order. President Eduardo even broke up with the President because of her, and its not going to be easy for President Eduardo to break up with Erasmo Rn. Is that woman really that important to President Eduardo? More important than our brother in the Concealed Organization? Old K was sweating profusely. This Mario he is really frank, he can say anything! He knows that President Eduardo is a man of his own. Mario and Old K expected Eduardo Tercero to punish them harshly, and not just harshly, but harshly! But Eduardo Tercero, without a trace of anger on his face, merely said in a light tone, In Valencia, udio saved my life, believe it or not. Mario: Old K: The two men closed their mouths in silence. Eduardo Tercero sat down at his desk and looked at them, with a serious gleam in his dark eyes as he spoke firmly: It is true that I have been cking during these days, and what you say is true. The reason is that I am in love. Ive wanted to devote my life to the Hidden Organization and my country, but now I want to be selfish for a moment and live for myself. is that okay? Mario: Old K: What? Did you listen well to what President Eduardo told you? Ask them if it is okay? Eduardo Tercero is the suprememander of the Hidden Organization, and even more the leader of the Rs, and this man asks his own subordinates if it is okay? Did they say no, so that he would not fall in love? No, the result will not change, he is still in love with sex. Chapter 725: Claudio, you deserve my whim for once. Mario and Old K said goodbye, left the studio and went downstairs to meet udio Belles, sitting cross-legged on the living room rug, pounding ice cream with a spoon. Mario gave udio Belles a fierce look and pointed his finger at him: You better not y with President Eduardos feelings! Otherwise I wont forgive you. Old K nodded slightly to udio Belles and was polite enough to say, in case President Eduardo came after them and med them, he hurriedly pulled Mario out and said with a smile, Miss udio, well go first, President Eduardo might be upset about Mario probably being pissed off, so if you want to help President Eduardo calm down, do it! udio Belles grunted and looked at Mario and old K with disdain, You expect me to give President Eduardo a bollocking after being so mean? Nice try. Its a good thing he didnt sue them hard. That Mario, ironically, was badmouthing her in front of President Eduardo. The way he was so fierce now, that he wanted to tear her to pieces, and she was still speaking well of him. udio Belles jumped to his feet and ran upstairs to the study all at once. Seeing Eduardo Tercero sitting at his desk, apparently deep in thought, udio Belles raised his hand and knocked on the door, President Eduardo? Eduardo Tercero turned his eyes toward her and motioned for her toe closer. She approached and was gathered into hisp by Eduardo Terceros gentle grip on her arm. Did you have a fight with Mario and old K? Eduardo Tercero wrapped his arms around the soft waist of the girl in his arms and Almira squeezed, Not really, its just that they both dont like me having a rtionship. udio Belles snorted andughed out loud, Why dont they let President Eduardo fall in love, its not illegal to fall in love, besides can they both guarantee to be single dogs for the rest of their lives too? Besides, its President Eduardos private business to fall in love, what do they care?. Eduardo Tercero looked at her and said with sincerity, But I am in a special position, and whatever I do will not be a private or family matter. udio BellesAlmira tugged at the short hair at the nape of Eduardo Terceros neck. But what do you care if President Eduardo is in love? There is only so much energy in a person and being in a rtionship can be a distraction, Mario used me of cking off these days and he was right.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. udio Belles bristled, Wouldnt President Eduardo have human rights if he made it this far and wasnt free to fall in love? The position is so powerful that it is true that he is not as happy as an ordinary person, nor can he be as spontaneous as an ordinary person,ughing when he is happy and crying when he is sad, and in such a position Eduardo Tercero is destined to carry his weight. As a child, I really cried a lot. But my father hated that I was a crier. udio Belles looks at his poker face and says with a slight smile, I cant imagine that President Eduardo was a good crier as a child. But its normal for children to cry. Its not bad to cry. Its true that for ordinary people, crying cant be a bad thing; in medical terms, it even helps to release bad emotions. But I was born The Tercero family, my fathers sessor and the next chief of staff of the Hidden Organization. My father told me that if my emotions and my mind were guessed by the other side, at any moment I could endanger my own life and the lives of those around me. Therefore, when I was sad, I could not cry, and when I was happy, I could notugh. Not smiling is not establishing authority, but when you dont smile, the other party cant guess your heart through your micro-expressions, so you are safer when you dont smile. He put his arms around Eduardo Terceros neck, rubbed his little face between Eduardo Terceros neck and asked in a whisper, But Presidente Eduardo smiled many times when he was with me. Presidente Eduardo Arent you afraid that I will second guess your heart and turn it against you? Eduardo Tercero looked into her watery, soulful eyes and said, udio, I am rxed and happy when I am with you. She said with deliberate pity, But your subordinates forbid us to fall in love, so what? The mansrge hands, closed around her nape, his forehead against her Almira, Edward the Third rubbed the tip of his nose affectionately against hers, sighed lightly and said, udio, you deserve my infatuation for once. Evening. Eduardo Tercero was working in the studio and udio Belles had juste out of the bathroom, after applying cream and body lotion, when he noticed a ring from the bracelet he always carried with him. Then, not far away, three golden fireworks exploded in the dark night sky. This is not an unusual firework, but a code word for the Ming organization to meet with her. Is this to tell her that recently the Ming organization will carry out the next step? But what is the next step in the Ming organizations n? udio Belles was not aware of it, only that a vague feeling of uneasiness arose inside him. Orlondo Marta, that man, is so calcting that he has everything under control. She was not nervous about Eduardo Terceros life. What Orlondo Marta wanted was definitely not as simple as Eduardo Terceros life, and Eduardo Tercero was not someone who let himself go so easily. He only vaguely sensed that Orlondo Marta was ying a great game of chess. The bracelet, worn on the wrist, was made in a very ordinary way, like a normal bracelet for checking heart rate, and it received signals through a special radar, so that even if the enemy found something wrong with the bracelet and picked it up to dissect it, nothing unusual would be found. It was the same bracelet that automatically sent the exact location of her and Eduardo Tercero when she went to Valencia with him. Tonight, Eduardo Tercero is workingte and udio Belles is alone in his double bed, looking out the window into the night, somewhat sleepless. In her mind, everything revolved around the night Eduardo Tercero spent with her, touching each other, feeling each other, having the most wonderful night of his life. That kind of fullness and joy she had once had as a child, when the mother of the nuns at the orphanage, after finding her starving for two or three days, brought her two buns and gave them to her. At that moment, her heart was warm and hot, as if it was about to melt. It was a feeling that Eduardo Tercero fully conveyed to her that night. First thing in the morning, the big bed copsed slightly. A warm, firm chest appeared behind her, and then the mans long, strong arms encircled her and pulled her into his arms. Behind him, Edward the Third, hearing the whisper of the woman in his arms, frowned slightly as Almira called out to her, udius? But the person in his arms, did not respond. Only when Eduardo Tercero turned his body, Almiras body, to look at him, did he realize that she was asleep, as if in a dream, and that in the corners of her eyes were soaked with tears. In tears. In all the time she had been with him, it was the first time he had seen her cry, and cry so hard. Who are we crying for? Edward the Third reached up and wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes. Chapter 726: President Eduardo stays with me tonight Early in the morning, at the breakfast table. Eduardo Tercero and udio Belles sit across the table from each other, eating breakfast. Eduardo Tercero asks, Did you have a nightmarest night? udio Belles hand, which was holding his knife and fork, gave a slight gasp, No. Why did President Eduardo ask that? Eduardo Tercero looked up at her, Then why did you cryst night?This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Did I? she popped a piece of scrambled egg in her mouth and pretended not to know. Eduardo Tercero nodded, The second half of the night, you kept hugging me and apologizing to me many times. He wasnt going to apologize in his sleep, so he put down his knife and fork, lifted his chin with one hand, looked at Eduardo Tercero and said, I just had a dream, but it wasnt a nightmare. I dreamed that I recovered my memory, but that for some special reason I had to leave President Eduardo. Because I could not leave President Eduardo, I cried. Eduardo Tercero let out a slightugh, not sure if he believed it or not, I remembered it pretty well. Hmm. He was actually making it up, he had long since forgotten what he had dreamed the night before. Edward the Third reflected slightly, But you wont be given that chance, even if you get your memory back, youll only be mine. Now he wondered if he had real memory loss, but he was faking it, and when the Ming Organization project began, maybe he would be gone. udio Belles was passing through the study when he heard Eduardo Terceros using voice. He frowned slightly, had something gone wrong? Throughout the day, Eduardo Tercero did not leave the studio door much. At the end of the day, udio Belles had juste out of the bathroom when Eduardo Tercero, sitting on the edge of the bed, took hold of the girls soft, delicate wrists. Tomorrow I fly to A and there are some things I have to take care of. udio Belles did not expect to see Eduardo Tercero on another business trip so soon. And when will you be back, President Eduardo?. A week if its fast, half a month if its slow, but this time, Ill be able to contact you anytime. udio Belles has a vague feeling that this time Eduardo Tercero is going on a mission to Country A and that it has something to do with the Ming organization. I dont know if he is too sensitive or if this intuition is too urate, but the Ming organization could take advantage of Eduardo Terceros absence in Country R to do something about it. But what exactly it does is not clear to udio Belles. This time, the Ming organizations n excluded even her for the sake of circumspection. Eduardo Tercero squeezed her little hand and told her: Tonight you sleep first, I have work to do. Eduardo Tercero had just gotten up when udio Belles took him by the hand. Eduardo Tercero paused slightly and turned his eyes to look at her, What is it?. President Eduardo, could you please not stay with all that work tonight and stay with me? Eduardo Tercero couldnt help butugh at that serious pout, and his dark eyes burned into that serious, handsome face, udio, what did you say? udio Belles didnt hold back at all, I said dont spend tonight with President Eduardo at work, spend it with me. Four eyes fixed, one deep and yful, the other focused and serious. After a long moment, Eduardo Terceros thin lips exhaled one word: Yes. Eduardo Tercero took her in his arms, What do you want me to do with you?. udio Belles small hands, unbuttoning Eduardo Terceros shirt, I will be happy with thepany of mind and body. Eduardo Tercero: The older girl really wasnt embarrassed. But she liked his directness. The mans thin lips, glued to her ear, spoke in a mute voice: udio, dont be sorry, this is what you want. The girl had wrapped her arms around his neck and her red lips pressed against his, leaving him no room to pull back. After tomorrow, theres no telling if well see each other again. If you dont see him, its probably a good thing. But if we do see each other again, it could be a fucking hail of bullets. When Eduardo Tercero left the next morning, udio Belles was standing by the window of his first-floor bedroom, watching the mans fading back. Finally, the window was opened and a shout was given to Eduardo Tercero: Presidente Eduardo, goodbye. Eduardo Tercero paused in his pacing and turned to look at her, When I return, soon. Chapter 727: Emotional Liars A weekter, when Eduardo Tercero finished processing the deal with Country A, he received a call from La Vi Real. President Eduardo, its bad, Miss udio has disappeared! Eduardo Terceros heart fluttered and his premonition was not good: When did she disappear?. Soledad said, These days Miss udio usually takes HAHA for a walk in circles after dinner and we are all used to it and dont pay much attention to her, normally the walk is only for an hour, two hours at most, and shees back anyway, butst night Miss udio went out since seven and at nine oclock , the only one who came back was HAHA. Eduardo Tercero frowned and raised a hand to tug at the tie around his neck. So why didnt you call mest night?. I calledst night and it was always off. Eduardo Tercero gritted his teeth,st night he was negotiating a deal with the president of A. The phone was off at the time and there was no phone to call. After hanging up the phone, Eduardo Tercero immediately contacted the Hidden Organization and sent someone from the organization to search the area. After the above incident, the first thing that came to Eduardo Terceros mind was Erasmo Rn. Soon after, Old K called back, President Eduardo, no Erasmo Rn, its probably not Erasmo Rn who took Miss udio, and after what happenedst time, Erasmo Rn wont dare to do anything rash. Send more men to search the whole city for H and R. Let me know as soon as there is any information. Yes. Edward the Third took a private jet and flew back to R as soon as he got things taken care of in A. Old K has arrived at the Vi Real, following Eduardo Tercero ready to report on histest work. But Eduardo Tercero asked directly, Have you found udio? not yet. Eduardo Terceros face fell in shame: How many men have you sent for?. Three thousand mercenaries. There are a lot of scouts in there, Old K said in a low voice. Edward the Third ripped his tie from his neck and threw it straight onto the couch next to him, his face grim. Send more men and donte to see me if you dont find a clue about udio in three days!. A cold sweat broke out on old Ks back and he wanted to say something, but didnt dare speak because of Eduardo Terceros anger. President Eduardo Eduardo Tercero was in an unusually grumpy mood, for the moment, Anything else? Old K sweated by himself, President Eduardo, what if what if we really cant find Miss udio? Although the ult Organization can dig up the whole world, for some reason, K had a feeling that this time he wouldnt be able to find Miss udio. If you dont find him, you cante to see me anymore. Come on, he shouldnt have asked that question. The Hidden Organization deployed many additional men to search H-Town and R. After H-Town and R had no clues, they continued to search the world. However, after three days of work, nothing was found udio, the man, seems to have evaporated from the world. If this udio, an ordinary woman, were to leave R, let alone H-Town, she would be discovered very quickly, at every gate, at every airport, in every traffic jam, as soon as she tried to leave the house. But even the men sent by the Hidden Organization to look for him have found nothing so far, which means that the man who took udio is no ordinary man. Aftering up empty-handed, Eduardo Tercero senses something. At the study table, the phone rang. Eduardo Terceros brow furrows as he picks up. On the phone came a thick, pale voice: I have the man you are looking for. Eduardo Tercero, naturally, knew who the other side was, I didnt think the Ming organization, which has always had the motto of keeping the peace, was doing what a gang of kidnappers is doing behind the scenes. Orlondo Marta grimaced slightly, I allowed you to bring your men to free the hostages, and I have done you a great favor by not letting youe alone to do it. You took someone close to me and now you are asking me to free them, why dont you say what you want? What I want, when you arrive and we meet, well talk about it. After hanging up the phone, Old K and Mario were the first to protest when they heard this. Old K was worried, President Eduardo, that guy Orlondo Marta is always sly and is threatening you by kidnapping Miss udio, if you go to Z, you will be in a den of wolves. Mario was even more sensible in his analysis, President Eduardo, have you ever wondered how people from the Ming organization could take people from our R territory so quietly? Even if something like this had happened before, we would have found out soon. But this time, why did we send so many people to investigate ande up empty-handed? Old K frowned, You mean Miss udio is in cahoots with the people of the Ming organization? As soon as the words left his mouth, Old K unconsciously looked at Edward the Third and bit his tongue. At this point, Im afraid that saying this is going to put the master in a worse mood. But in times of danger, one must not lose ones reason. Old K said stiffly, President Eduardo, I think Mario is right in his analysis, and while I dont want Miss udio to really be the man from the Ming organization either, this whole thing looks suspicious. What do you mean its really suspicious, its obvious! And think about how this udio has appeared, its all too much of a coincidence. And the woman I ran into in Valencia, she looked too much like her. Besides, she doesnt disappear early, she doesnt disappearte, she always chooses a time when President Eduardo is not in R. And thest time, as soon as she went to Valencia with President Eduardo, she was seen by the men of the Ming organization, everything was too much of a coincidence Before Mario could finish his spiteful words, Eduardo Tercero had already rebuked in a cold and deep voice: Enough! Mario was about to say something else when old K had red at him, signaling him to shut up. Eduardo Terceros mood was somewhat uneasy, with a cloud of worry on his forehead. He raised his long fingers to press his brow bone and ordered, Go away, all of you. is. After Old K and Mario left, only Eduardo Tercero remained in the studio. Eduardo Tercero sat at his desk, his mind could not stop remembering that night with udio in the caves of Valencia, when shey in his arms so loved by him, so beloved by him, and so impressively blooming for him. The serious and affectionate look she gave him when she looked at him could not be feigned, such real emotions could not be disguised. When people are closest, thats when they can least hide the love in their eyes. Even if hering to him had been a deception, he would have asked her for rification in person, in front of her.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Z, Ming organization. udius Belles returned for his fifth day, often distracted. She was sitting in the stands of the training camp, watching a group of mercenaries training not far away, while her thoughts drifted away. Even Esteban Zaragosa approached her, unnoticed. Whats on your mind, wondering if Ice de wille to your rescue? udio Belles froze for a moment and looked back, as Esteban Zaragosa had taken a seat next to him. I was wondering why the Court Master would do this, and if it would make us look too mean by doing so. Esteban Zaragosa looked at her and smiled faintly, Vil? udio, you didnt use the word vile to judge anyone before. Now youre worried about Ice de and youre emotionally prejudiced, thats why you find the Court Masters methods dishonorable. But using emotions to deceive people is not a tactic we would have used in the Ming Organization. Esteban Zaragosa didnt agree with Orlondo Marta this time either and asked, If Ice dees to rescue you, will you go with him? Chapter 728: Farewell, the Enemy Esteban Zaragosa stood up and then reached out and patted udio Belles on the shoulder, The Court Master has something for you, remember toe. udio Belles nodded and waited for Esteban Zaragosa to leave the training ground before getting up and wiping his face before getting up and going to the ulus Organization. Inside the Concealment Organization.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Court Master, you wanted to see me for something? Orlondo Marta boiled a pot of biluochun, sipped it slowly and spoke in a soft voice, Ice de is on his way to rescue you, do you know that? udio Belles stood stunned, fingers dangling from his clenched legs, and shook his head wordlessly, I dont know. udio, youve done a great job with this, its the first big assignment youve done on your own as an adult, Im your teacher and half father, udio, youve grown up very fast and Im very proud of you. udio Belles pursed his red lips and his watery eyes went straight to Orlondo Marta, Yes Master is our half father, but why did he leave me to be sent as bait? The tone of her voice was interrogative, word for word. And her eyes even more stern and rebellious. Orlondo Marta looked into her eyes and paused with her hand on the teapot for a long moment before an unidentifiable smile curved at the corners of her mouth and water from the teapot poured into the cups, steaming hot. udius, are you questioning my master, do you think its unfair to you that he sent you to do this? udius Belles bit his lower lip, his eyes stubborn, udius wouldnt dare. But the clenching fist grew tighter and tighter. Orlondo Marta has the gift of reading peoples hearts and minds, and she knows exactly what udio Belles is thinking. udio, before you went to R, my master told you over and over again that you could move for anything, but never for your heart. Did you move to Ice de? I didnt. An answer without hesitation, but when it came out, not to mention Orlondo Martas disbelief, even she didnt believe it herself. But the thing about emotion is that if you could control it, you wouldnt move. One can control ones brain, but not ones innermost being. When I have negotiated a deal with Ice de, and this is over, you will have all the Qishannds you have asked me for before, as yourmission for this time. Late in the evening, udius Belles was tossing and turning in bed, so he put on a jacket and got up to walk around the base of the Ming organization. The moon is full tonight and the sky is full of stars. He just wasnt in the mood to enjoy the moonlit night. Esteban Zaragosa came over with two beers, sat down next to udio Belles, handed him one of them and said with a slight smile, It doesnt seem so bad to be in the mood for the moon this time of year. udius Belles opened the easy-open can, the beer nked and bubbled, cocked his head to one side and took a sip, saying, I have contradicted the Master of the Court today. I heard. Am I being treacherous? Esteban Zaragosa gave him an amused look, Youve never been a good boy in my eyes, the usual is your treachery. udio Belles brushed his red lips and squinted his pretty eyes at Esteban Zaragosa, deliberately asking, So you like nice guys? Esteban Zaragosas thin lips curved at the thought of the tender girl he had met not long ago, and his long fingers tightened their grip on the beer can as he mused, So you say, and it seems to be true. I like the good and kind ones. udio Belles gave him a contemptuous look, You mean Im not good and kind, that Im vicious? Esteban Zaragosa joked, Its true, youre much more impressive at eighteen than the average eighteen-year-old girl. udio Belles tapped him with his shoulder, Tomodachi, and speaking of treating me like a real sister, what kind of a real brother would call his sister vicious? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her and his eyes lifted earnestly, udio, if you really like Ice de, I can help you leave the Ming organization. He squeezed his fingers on the can, harder and harder, his knuckles slightly pale, and after a long while of looking at each other, he suddenly smiled contemptuously and said, If I leave the Ming organization, the Ming organization will also send people after me all the time for my betrayal, and once my identity is exposed, Ice de, even if he likes me, will not ept me, and even if he does, the ulus Organization and the State of R behind him will not ept me. And you will also be punished by the organization for helping me. So I cant leave the Ming Organization, and I cant with Ice de. Now that you have the answer in your mind, long pain is better than short pain, so forget it. udius Belles tilts his head, takes a big sip of his beer and the corners of his eyes dip slightly as his gaze touches the beautiful night sky. Such a beautiful night, I wonder if President Eduardo is watching. After finishing the beer from the easy-opener can, udio Belles left the empty bottle on the steps, got up and said, Im sleepy, Im going back to bed. After udio Belles went down the steps, Esteban Zaragosa looked behind him and said, Ice de has set foot in Z tonight at ten oclock and will arrive at the Ming organization to meet with the Court Master by dawn at thetest. If you want to go with Ice de by then, let me know and I will help you. udio Belles paused in his stride, then fell silent and, without looking back, raised his hand and waved to Esteban Zaragosa behind him. 2 oclock in the morning. Concealment organization, negotiation room. Orlondo Marta and Eduardo Tercero are seated at opposite ends of a long conference table, exchanging direct nces. Orlondo Marta seemed pleased with himself as he won: I really didnt think Lord Icede, the Lord of the Concealment Organization, the ruthless Lord of the Organization, would enter my Ming organization just because of a woman. This is brave. Edward the Third was not unprepared as he hade and knew a lot about Orlondo Marta, Cut the crap, I want to see my people. Sir. Eduardo really wants to meet? I am very afraid that Senor. Eduardo will then know the truth and feel that ironic tenderness of yours has shone down the drain. Edward the Thirds fist under the table, clenched tighter and tighter, came today to see what kind of woman, his heart, had given him. If I dont see her, nothing Mr. Orlondo wants will be given to him. Orlondo Marta nodded and pped his hands, udio,e out. Eduardo Tercero looked up and there stood a girl dressed all in ck leather, the face, just like his udios, but with an aura and temperament that hadpletely changed and was unfamiliar to him. When his udius does not speak, though he is cold from time to time, his little foxy eyes look at him with a light and touching smile, like a river of stars scattered in them, bright and clear. But the woman who appeared in front of him, although her face was still incredibly beautiful, when she looked at him there was nothing but indifference. And she exuded the aura of a mature, independent mercenary should. And her udius, though more precocious than the average young woman, strong and independent, shrewd and intelligent, has a girlish side, the side that is fond and pampered and heartbroken. Chapter 729: Eduardo Tercero you are crazy! udio Belles gaze, which never rested on Eduardo Tercero, turned directly to Orlondo Marta: What can I do for you, Excellency? Orlondo Marta looked across the long table at Eduardo Tercero, smiled faintly and said, udio, sir. Eduardo broke into my Ming organization at night for you, despite the risk to his life, and even to bring unexpected benefits to me for you. It seems that Senor. Eduardo likes you very much, how about this, udio, go back to R with Senor. Eduardo. udio Belles swallowed saliva, his red lips even tinkled as he said in a calm voice, You are joking, Master. sir. Edward is a very powerful man, how could he make a fuss over a little mercenary like me? Sir. Edward, is it still true what we said before? You give up the territory of Valencia, and I, a small mercenary, can take it. Eduardo Terceros dark eyes, through the void of air, stared at udio Belles and his thin lips spat two words, For an ount. udio Belles, standing next to Orlondo Marta, with his thick, long eyshes, Almira shudders and unconsciously looks at Eduardo Tercero, who is in front of her, and the four eyes collide violently. Eduardo Tercero withdrew his gaze coolly and pushed the agreement he held in his hand, along the long table, which slid in front of Orlondo Marta. Orlondo Marta nced at the agreement and raised an eyebrow, with a glint of surprise in his eyes, Sir. Edward has really stepped up to the te!. Orlondo Marta unscrewed the cap of the pen, signed it with his signature and then pushed one of the contracts to Eduardo Tercero, Signed, Im done, Im a straight man too, I dont y games, now Mr. Eduardo can leave Z with my mercenitos, Im not going to stop him . . Eduardo Tercero stood up startled, striding towards udio Belles, his dark eyes straight and determined, and when he reached her, without hesitation, he grabbed her wrist and pulled udio Belles out of the room. udius Belles tried to struggle, but her grip on his wrist was so strong that it seemed to be trying to crush the bones in his hand, and he found it difficult to free himself. After being shoved into an armored car modified by Eduardo Tercero, udio Belles was about to free himself when Eduardo Tercero wrenched his body in his arms and ordered the old K in front of him, Drive! The bulletproof ck car, absolutely dusty in front of the Hidden Organization, sped down the road. udius Belles ordered with a cold face: I want to get out of the car! Stop the car! Eduardo Tercero grabbed his wrist and sneered, I bought you from the Ming Organization, whoever you were before, now you are mine! Get out of the car? You have no right to get out of the car if I forbid you. Edward the Third youre crazy! udio Belles pped Eduardo Tercero directly in the face and old K, who was driving in front of him, was startled to hear the loud p.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. OMG, how dare Miss udio p President Eduardo! Oh, no, its not Miss udio in front of us, but an agent of the Ming organization, to be precise! Edward the Third instructed old K with a cold face, Raise the bulkhead. is. Old K silently lifted the cars bulkhead. Eduardo Tercero grabbed the back of udio Belles neck and lowered his head to kiss her hard on the lips, more like a nibble than a kiss! In a matter of seconds, the taste of blood rose to the others mouth and udio Belles punched him in the chest with both hands, but the man on top of her didnt move and, pushing and shoving, udio Belles pulled a pistol from his waistband and aimed it straight at Eduardo Terceros chest! A strong kissing to an abrupt end. udio Belles lips were reddened, but his gaze was cold and indignant as he red at him, Eduardo Tercero, Im warning you, if you try anything else Ill shoot you!. Eduardo Tercero sneered, his long fingers wrapped around the cold muzzle of the pistol and pressed it hard against his heart, his dark eyes stared at her with stern, straight eyes, Shoot me! This is where my heart is, shoot here now and I will die by your hand, in Z, in my stupid feelings. udio Belles, always well-trained, but for some reason, this time the hand holding the pistol grip trembled slightly, and he pinned his gaze to the corners of Eduardo Terceros scarlet eyes, which were also reddening, and said angrily through gritted teeth, Why did youe to Z when you knew it was a stupid feeling! Why did you cede the territory of Valencia to the Ming organization. Chapter 730: Breaking President Eduardo’s Heart Bang! The back of the car was violently gunned down. K, who was driving in front of us, could not help but blurt out, Shit! This Orlondo Marta has broken his word! President Eduardo, Miss udio, sit tight! Behind the bulletproof ck car, trailing several modified sports cars, the snipers stood over the cars with sniper rifles firing a frenzy of shots into the back of their cars, giving them no chance to stop. Eduardo Tercero squeezed udio Belles wrist tightly and, in the cramped space of the car, the mans dark hawk eyes bore into her, If you shoot me now, you can go back to the Ming organization with my head on yours! Isnt that why you came here, to kill me? Shoot me, udius Belles. udius Belles fingers, pale and blue as he gripped the pistol, cursed harshly through clenched teeth, Crazy! She violently pushed it away, grabbed the AK and opened the window at once, leaning out her small body and arms, firing a volley of shots at the pursuing assassins behind her. Gunfire, mor. Old K, raise the bulkhead and lower it, give me the gun! Inside the car, the elevator bulkhead lowered, Old K threw his gear into the back seat, Eduardo Tercero held his gun with both hands, locked the seat ropes around his waist, opened the door and leaned out half a body, sweeping with precision at the assassins chasing them from behind. Old K nced in the rearview mirror and apuded, Good job President Eduardo! Lets show these little hillbillies what a double assassination can do President Eduardo! After a burst of gunfire, the three vehicles sent by the Ming organization, exploded. Old Ks car, already driving along the coast road. President Eduardo, almost to the position where our helicopter is located. udio Belles coldly ordered, Old K, stop the car, I want to get out! Old K: Miss udio, this President Eduardo did not shout for him to stop, how could he have the guts to do so! udio Belles raised his gun directly at Old K: Are you deaf? Old K cautiously looked in the rear view mirror at udio Belles fierce expression, holy shit, Miss udio is really fierce, President Eduardo what entric tastes, to like such a dangerous woman! Eduardo Terceros big hand lifts, splits and snatches the pistol from udio Belles hand and throws it straight out the window! Eduardo Tercero! Are you crazy? udio Belles red viciously at the man, who red back with scarlet rage, I was crazy to risk my life in Z! I was crazy to fall in love with an undercover agent who betrayed me! I was crazy to give up such an important transportation hub as Valencia for a woman who didnt deserve it! With those words, Eduardo Tercero grabbed the back of her neck and directly sealed her red lips. The woman in his arms at first wed and scratched at him, but gradually she stopped resisting and Eduardo Tercero paused slightly to look at her, the corners of his eyes already red. Eduardo Tercero let out a low sigh that seemed helpless, hugging her close as Almira rubbed her ear and cried out in a muffled voice, udio. udio Belles stifled the acidity and lump in his throat, took a deep breath and rested her chin on his shoulder, invisible to the emotions on the others faces, before allowing herself to shed a small tear. Edward the Third, I cant go with you. As much for his sake as for hers, after all they are people of different status and together they will only cause bloodshed. Why, cant you leave the position you got in the Ming organization? Or is it that you never had an iota of affection for me when you were close to me, except to count me in? udius Belles pushed him slightly away, looked at him with unblinking eyes and said, word for word, I only went to you to count on you, I never had my heart set on you, not even in Valencia, where I lured those assassins we met. If I liked you, I would not have attracted those murderers there. If I liked you, I would have stayed by your side. Eduardo Terceros dark eyes, a wave of cold silence, stared into her eyes and asked, Why did you save me from the Ming Organization killers in Valencia when you had the chance to kill me? It would have done the Ming Organization no good to kill you at that time, we were after that territory in Valencia, and that time the assassin sent in Valencia shot me just to prove my importance in your mind. The fact that you took the bullet for me was proof enough that you were hooked so that we could move on to the next step without incident. After saying these expressionless words, three words escaped Eduardo Terceros thin lips, You lie. Eduardo Tercero, I am not udio, I am udio Belles. udio has loved you, but udio Belles has never had his heart set on you. Eduardo Tercero snapped his wrist, I dont care who you are, answer me if youreing with me or not. I have someone I love and I cant go with you. The answers are as good as the ones thate. Eduardo Tercero had expected her to say any kind of answer and had thought she would refuse, but he had never imagined that would be the reason for her refusal. A loved one? Eduardo Terceroughed, Who is your loved one? udio Belles looked directly at him, You have fought him, you should have an impression of him. Im not interested in that, I just want to know who he is. White Wolf. The atmosphere, for a few seconds, was silent.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Among the four eyes, one seemed to be frank, the other seemed to have no ripples. Eduardo Terceros throat, rolled, tightened his wrist, loosened, his scarlet eyes beyond belief, Does he know I slept with you? I dont know, as long as you dont say anything and I dont say anything, he wont know. Besides, Im only sleeping with you for the mission, hell understand. Eduardo Terceros fists, clenched and clucked. Good job, very good job. Him, Eduardo Tercero, abandoned after having slept with a woman hehe, what a nice guy! Old K, who was driving in front of him, spun around several times as he could smell the killer aura that President Eduardo was giving off from the front and back seats. Its a wonder Miss udio is still alive under these circumstances. Eduardo Terceros brow furrowed and he coldly reprimanded Old K: Old K, stop the car!. Old K: A word of advice, stop the car. Car, stop. Edward the Third said in a cold voice, without looking away: This time, Ill let you go, but next time, youd better not fall into my hands, as I said, Ill take revenge on those who betray me. The voice, deep and cold, with a crumb of ice. Thank you President Eduardo for forgiving me. Next time, I will have no mercy either. President Eduardo, goodbye. udio Belles opened the car door and was about to drive away when Eduardo Tercero suddenly yanked his arm away and put a pistol in his hand roughly. udio Belles was slightly stunned, why did he give him the pistol when he had decided to separate, when he had said he would retaliate viciously? The next moment, Edward the Third said, expressionlessly, I am not in the habit of owing people things. This I return to you. udio Belles held the pistol in his hand and nodded, his voice slightly astringent, the corners of his lips curved slightly into a slight smile, This is the second pistol President Eduardo gives me, and I will treasure it. Pushing open the door, stepping out, closing the door and walking away without looking back, the movements were abrupt, without a moments hesitation or pause. Eduardo Tercero sat in his car, watching his back in the rearview mirror as he drove away, and put a hand to his temple. Chapter 731: President Eduardo, I love you. Old K grumbled deliberately, President Eduardo, you broke up with Miss udio and youre putting a gun in someones hand, we dont have many guns in the car, youre good Shut up. Old K brushed his lips, President Eduardo, you are actually afraid that Miss udio will encounter danger on her way back, arent you? Edward the Third pursed his lips and sulked, If you dont speak, no one will take you for a mute. President Eduardo Are you tired of living? Old K fell silent and said no more. Eduardo Tercero looked in the rearview mirror at the slender fading back and finally withdrew his gaze icily. udio Belles, walking on therge Yanamaria in the sea, clutching the pistol in his hand, not knowing if the sea breeze was too salty or if he had repressed it for too long, his emotions finally broke and the tears in his eyes finally copsed into silence. In her mind, images of the time she had spent with Eduardo Tercero, and in her ears, Eduardo Terceros gravelly voice. From now on, you will be called udio. It doesnt matter who you are, where youe from, or what purpose you have ining to me, none of that matters, what matters is that you are already mine, Eduardo Tercero. That is something no one can change. udio, its hard to like someone. But since at some point you made my heart flutter, I wont let you go. Its hard and difficult for a lonely and cold person like me to meet someone who makes my heart flutter. But now that youve started, dont stop. If I fall in love with you, I will use all my wits and skills to love and protect you. Tears appeared on his face, long before they ran wild. -President Eduardo, Im sorry, I cant go with you. Last night, Orlondo Marta had already poisoned his food with the Ming organizations special poison. If she betrayed the Ming organization, in seven days, she would surely die of poisoning, with no antidote. If she died, how could she live forever with President Edward, she did not want to die yet. The action phone rang. udio Belles picks up. Esteban Zaragosa said, udio, are you with Eduardo Tercero? Dont ever go to the ce where theynded the helicopter, the Master of the Court has nted bombs and mines there, if you go there, they will blow you to pieces!. There was a long silence on the side of the cell phone. udius? Toot toot toot. The phone was hung up. udio Belles turned and ran like a madman down the great Yanamaria of the sea. But Eduardo Tercero and his car were so far away that she wouldnt be able to catch them just running. udio Belleses out into the middle of the big Yanamaria in the sea, pulls out his gun at once, fires a shot into the sky, stops a sports car and then pulls the driver out of the car and drives off in absolute hell. udio Belles elerated the car to 300 mph! The car almost floated on the road! Eduardo Tercero, nothing should happen to you! Eduardo Tercero and Old K get out of the car as they reach the Mile High Cliffs boardwalk. The helicopter hasnded at the edge of the Mile High Cliffs. Eduardo Tercero stands by his car and looks back with what appears to be a hint of longing. Old K worried, President Eduardo, lets get out as soon as possible before that sly old man sends another assassin and then we cant get out of there. Eduardo Tercero and Old K were about to head for the helicopter when there was the shrill sound of a sports car ttering to the ground behind them. President Eduardo! Eduardo Tercero spun on his heels and looked away. udio Belles got out of his sports car and shouted, Dont go that way! Theres a bomb nted there. Old Ks heart stuttered as the ground suddenly hit. Meanwhile, Eduardo Tercero and Old K quickly jumped to the ground in ambush. Behind them, a cloud of dust.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. The helicopter also flew through the air! Old K blurted out, Shit! That sneaky old bastard is shameless! How dare he use such a sinister trick! udio Belles rushed over, his heart felt as if he had been on several roller coasters, How are you? Eduardo Tercero stared at his anxious little face, Im fine. udio Belles breathed a sigh of relief, then looked around the ce and said, Contact someone toe rescue them as soon as possible, the second wave of assassins sent by Orlondo Marta should already be on their way, their lives will be in danger if they dont leave. Old K scoffed, I mean Miss udio, didnt you break up with our President Eduardo, why are you back again? I udio Belles felt for the first time disgusted by the old K. He was at a loss for words. Eduardo Tercero also narrowed his dark eyes as he sized her up, Old K was right, if you werent going toe with me and you said you never felt anything for me, why did you care about my welfare? President Eduardo you saved my life, and this time, its payback! The rest of the way, take care of yourselves, all I can do is make it this far! udius Belles turned to leave as Edward the Thirds gazended on the group of assassins behind her and she opened her mouth slightly, Im afraid you wont be able to leave now. Shots fired and full of killings. The weather was changeable on the cliffs by the sea, the night waste and the air was soon filled with pouring rain. The sound of rain and gunshots intermingled. Eduardo Tercero was shot in the right side of the abdomen while trying to protect udio Belles. K and udio Belles helped Eduardo Tercero and took shelter in a small ramshackle house in the jungle by the cliff. udio Belles clutched at the spot where Eduardo Tercero had been bleeding and asked quietly between gritted teeth, Why did you take the bullet for me? Eduardo Tercero snorted a little and sighed, his face white from the bleeding wounds, but his voice and gaze were steady, As I said, I am a hard man, hard to have a heart, but if I have one and I fall in love with someone, I will use all my wits and strength to protect her. And, udio, I like the feeling that you owe me. But I am no longer President Eduardos wife. Was. said Eduardo Tercero as he looked at her. udio Belles swallowed saliva, looking in the dim light at the wound on Eduardo Terceros abdomen, and frowned, Old K, have you contacted the ult Organization? Old K stood guard behind the door of the small, ramshackle house, gun raised and ready to fight, lowering his voice, We just have to hold on a little longer and reinforcements will arrive. president Eduardo, you must hold on. udio Belles stood up and said, This wont work, the cliffs at Mile High are not very big and they will soon find their way here. She reached up to take Edward the Thirds jacket from him and he put his hand down, udio, what are you doing? I will go to distract them, I am from the Ming organization, even if they find out, they wont do anything to me. I am not allowed. Hearing the overbearing order of Eduardo Tercero, in the darkness, udio BellesAlmira smiled at him, President Eduardo, I never listened to you, you said you liked my whims, so this time, I wont listen to you anyway. udio Eduardo Tercero grabs his hand tightly. udio Belles turned around, knelt beside him, took his face in his hands, kissed his thin lips and spoke in a mute voice: President Eduardo, I have lied to you about one thing. I love you. Thats why I dont want you to die. udio, you know, I am not so weak that I need a woman to protect me. But I also said that when I am strong, I will protect President Eduardo. President Eduardo, Im sorry I cant go with you. It is not toote for President Eduardo toe back with me when he is back in R and healed. udio Belles grabbed the jacket that had been Eduardo Terceros, shoved Eduardo Tercero, grabbed his pistol, got up and stormed out of the small, ramshackle house. Old K looked at the womans back leaving in the jungle and even he was moved that Miss udio really deserved President Eduardos love. Chapter 732: Erasing his memory of Eduardo Tercero udio Belles was wrapped in Eduardo Terceros jacket, hiding his hair under it,te at night, after a heavy rain on the cliff and a fog so thick that, from ten paces away, it was impossible to see who he was, only the approximate shape of a person and what he was wearing. The assassins were sessfully attracted by udius Belles, who was followed by four or five other assassins. BangC The sea, churning a wave. The sea, roaring over udio Belles body, ears, nose He could hear nothing but the murmur of the waves. The limbs were soaked with sea water, as if they were numb and could not move. The body, little by little, sinks to the bottom of the sea without any consciousness. Eduardo Tercero arrived safely at the R, already unconscious from blood loss. After spending two hours in the operating room, Aurelio operated on him himself before pulling him out of danger. Aurelio came out of the operating room, took off his mask and said to old K and Mario, Tell President Eduardo not to work too much these days, his wounds are not serious but he will be weak these days because he has lost a lot of blood, so he needs to recover well. Good. Mario punched the old K in the face. I told you to stop President Eduardo from going to Z. Why didnt you do it, was it because of that udio again that President Eduardo got hurt? Old K wiped the blood from the corner of his lips, Is it useful for me to block? If its useful, why didnt you block? Mario gaped in disgust, clenching his fists and snorting as he sat down on a nearby stool, That woman is a scumbag! I was right! Shes a covert agent! Shes not only a covert agent! President Eduardo gave up Valencia for an enemy! It is President Eduardos decision and there is nothing you or I can do to interfere. Mario tensed, President Eduardo better be right this time, or someday Ill kill that woman with my bare hands! Old K said sarcastically, It was that woman youre talking about who helped President Eduardo distract the assassins before help arrived, so President Eduardo can walk away unscathed! Hell, if it wasnt for her, President Eduardo wouldnt have gone to the Z! Old Ks head ached and he waved his hand, Forget it, Im toozy to argue with you. Thats because youre unreasonable! Eduardo Tercero woke up in the wee hours of the morning. Where is udio? This is the first question Eduardo Tercero asks himself when he wakes up. Old K stood by the hospital bed and stammered, Miss udio Just as Miss udio was trying to help President Eduardo distract the assassin, she was shot and fell into the sea Eduardo Terceros eyes sank, his fists turned blue and gray: Send someone for them immediately! Live and let them die. Yes. Eduardo Tercero halfy back on the hospital bed and closed his eyes deeply.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. If anything happened to udio, he would never have peace of mind in his life. Country Z, Ming base organization. Inside the medical station. In the intensive care unit, udio Belles is unconscious. When Yanamaria Felix returned from the ult Organization, Tom Paul anxiously asked, Yanamaria, what does the Lord of the Court mean? Yanamaria Felix looked through the ss at the girl in the hospital bed and said, What the Court Master means is to erase all udios memories during his mission in R. Only if he forgets Ice de will he be able to continue in the Ming organization with an eye on the world. Tom Paul hugged him, But I dont agree with what the Court Master did this time, udius fell into the sea and almost died! It was one of us who did it! Does the Master really see udius as a disciple? If it had been one of us today, we would be as pathetic as udio! Yanamaria Felix said calmly, But if the memory of Ice de is not erased, udios life will be in danger, she has betrayed the Ming organization with what she has done. if she doesnt forget Ice de, how will she remain in the Ming organization? This Tom Paul scratched his hair, Esteban, do you have an idea, udio is having her memory erased without her knowing, does she have any human rights? Yanamaria Felix, erasing the memory of her rtionship with Eduardo Tercero. For her, for Eduardo Tercero, this memory is a burden. Yanamaria Felix nodded, I agree, if that memory is not erased, what will happen to udio, will be his death. Yanamaria Felix puts on a mask and an istion suit and enters the ICU Chapter 733: Ten Years Later – Her Hundred Day Deal officially begins. Time goes back ten years. Edward the Third looked at the sleeping woman on the bed with her back to him. The woman had only a white nket around her waist, her bare white skin forming a stark contrast to the dark sheets with a hint of sheen. Eduardo Tercero has a lit cigarette in his hand and stands by the window, smoking quietly. After the fall of Orlondo Martas forces, Esteban Zaragosa represented the Ming organization for a few days and then returned the leadership of the Ming organization to Zs president. Esteban Zaragosa returned to La Ciudad Santa to live with Dulcina Esteban Zaragosa returned to La Ciudad Santa to live with Dulcina Calvo. And udio Belles has long since been kicked off the Ming organizations hit list by Esteban Zaragosa during his time as chief of staff of the Ming organization. And this is the moment when the 100-day agreement between Eduardo Tercero and udio Belles officially begins Eduardo Tercero remembers the night, not so long ago, in East Limburg, when a spy set him up, drank hard drugs and entered his private room in East Limburg. He had been asking about her whereabouts for ten years when she fell into the sea and, afterwards, he did not know how happy he was to know that she was still alive and well. During this time, Eduardo Tercero has followed all her affairs, although he has had no dealings with her. In thest ten years, she has grown bigger and better, and has be more and more stunning and beautiful. She is known outside, as an assassin, as the ck Rose, a rose with sharp thorns, but he, Edward the Third, has grown more and more fond of her. That night in East Limburg was his first official reunion with her after ten years. Eduardo Tercero never thought she would forget him, that she would forget him. She was so drugged that she lost her senses. Tormented by the drug, she lost her wakefulness and her sanity, and clung to him as if she had grabbed a life preserver, just like the little vixen who had burst into his heart ten years before, dominating him, undressing him and sleeping with him. After a night of soul-searching, all he gets is for her to turn the other cheek. Later, when trouble arises within the Ming organization and she, Esteban Zaragosa and Tom Paul be apostate ouws, she approaches him and the ult organization behind him to help bring down Orlondo Martas plot. And made him an offer to stay with him for a hundred days. Eduardo Tercero never regretted the sacrifices he had made, and so the woman, in a roundabout way, returned to his arms. The woman on the bed, shrinking a little, pulled the nket around her waist, up to her arms. Edward the Third pulls out the scarlet cigarette butt and throws it out the window, then closes the open window. The man returned to the bed and hugged her from behind, pulling the nkets around them over the two of them, Eduardo Tercero lowered his head and dropped a kiss on the womans scented shoulder, Almira. Tonight, he was too aggressive. She was covered in the marks he had left all over her body. He tried to restrain himself and try not to hurt her, but found that all his restraint was in vain when he met her. -udio, I will make you fall in love with me again.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. The next morning, udius Belles woke up sore and cursed the perverted ancestors of Edward the Third. udio Belles took a bath and felt very relieved before going down to breakfast. Soledad had prepared a table full of breakfast and said with a smile, Miss udio, good morning. udio Belles nced at the breakfast table with its meatballs, ravioli and shrimp dumplings, all of which he loved. Soledad, you know my tastes very well, they are all my favorites. Soledadughed, Sure, after all, you used to . After all, Miss udio had lived at La Vi Real for several months, and Soledad knew her tastes. At this point the conversation stops, President Eduardo has ordered that the past not be mentioned to Miss udio, and Soledad dares not speak of it casually. First thing in the morning, there was no sign of Eduardo Tercero. Soledad, where is Eduardo Tercero? President Eduardo has gone to a meeting and, because of the time, he should be back soon. udio Belles finished his breakfast, picked up a calendar and began marking it with a red pen. She was sitting at her desk, deep in thought, when a cold male voice suddenly emerged from behind her. What are you doing? udio Belles frowned, Youre walking quietly. Edward the Third looked sharply at the calendar she held in her hand, his brow furrowed in hidden anger. Did I ask you what you were doing?. Im counting down when the hundred days are up, so I dont get the wrong day and have to sleep with President Eduardo an extra day for nothing, so I have to draw circles to write it down. Eduardo Tercero snatched the calendar and ripped it to shreds, You want to leave me that much?. udio Belles has never been a man of good humor, and when he saw Eduardo Tercero breaking his things, he also got angry: Sir. Eduardo, have you made a mistake, the hundred days between us is just a deal, of course I have to count the days! Eduardo Terceros long, slender fingers cupped her chin and questioned her coldly, Lobo nco already has a girlfriend, what, and you n to leave with him in a hundred days? udio Belles pulled his hand away, a little speechless: What does this have to do with Esteban Zaragosa! I cant stay with you at all! Besides, we have agreed on a hundred days! Besides, on the first day, Eduardo Tercero had been able to beat her to death, and in a hundred days, if she fought night after night, she didnt know if Eduardo Tercero would die of sperm, but she would almost die in bed! Eduardo Terceros frown was growing more and more furrowed, and under his eyes was a strong repressed anger. udio Belles gave him a flirtatious look and wrapped his long lotus arms around Eduardo Terceros neck, flirting, What, Mr.. Eduardo has taken a shine to me and wants to have a long-term one-night stand?. Eduardo Terceros face was blue and green as he disengaged his intertwined arms and spun on his heels, striding away, not bothering her in the least. The man pitched, You have no right to leave today. udius Belles rubs his nose, a big man who cant afford to make jokes. Whats the point of keeping her out of the house? This La Vi Real cant keep a top agent like her? In the studio, Old K hands Eduardo Tercero the information he has researched. President Eduardo, at first I saw Miss udio in Z and I didnt really recognize her. It was udio Belles and Tom Paul who went to East Limburg to negotiate with them when Eduardo Tercero allied with them, and Old K was so dumbfounded that he thought President Eduardo had turned over a new leaf and had his eye on another girl. Turns out its been ten years, and in a roundabout way, he didnt expect to see the same Miss udio. Only Miss udio no longer remembers President Eduardo. Eduardo Tercero scrutinized the information as he pitched, Its your eyes that are clumsy. Eduardo Tercero scanned something in the information, his eyes sank slightly and indicated to Old K: Come out first. Yes. The information K. K. had found was in ck and white that udio Belles had been married to Esteban Zaragosa, and even though they were divorced, that didnt stop Eduardo Tercero from feeling bad about it. Snap. Eduardo Tercero closed the file and dropped those materials on the table, raising his hand to rub his brow bone. Over the years, she has followed Esteban Zaragosa and liked him, so much so that she went to her rivals house to force him to leave Esteban Zaragosa, even after Esteban Zaragosa asked her for a divorce, she refused to leave. All this deeply disturbed Eduardo Tercero. Even if, hypnotized, she had lost her memory of him, it was justifiable but difficult to live with. Chapter 734: Eduardo Tercero Brings Home a Woman Eduardo Tercero has never been a stingy man, but neither has he been a generous man when ites to rtionships. After dinner, udio Belles tried to talk to Eduardo Tercero several times, but his face was cold, his lips thin and his way of keeping his mouth shut. When Eduardo Tercero left for the studio, udio Belles looked behind him and, holding back his anger, asked Soledad: Soledad, did I make him angry? This President Eduardo, though always temperamental, is not so hot and cold with Miss udio. How warm and how hot, when has he ever warmed up to me? udio Belles took a fierce bite of corn. Soledad watched them argue and couldnt help butugh, saying, Dont you know, before President Eduardo left for his meeting this morning, he specifically asked me to make you some soup, saying that Miss udio had been exhaustedst night. udio Belles threw the corn he was holding on the table at thisment, She doesnt care about me, shes just showing how capable she is. Soledads old face flushed, Ten yearster, I had not expected Miss udios character to be increasingly dominant. Ten years ago, Miss udio was a capricious and often disobedient man, but she was not above saying such dirty things. Not that she could say such dirty things. Soledad: Too shy. Its udio Belles second day living in La Vi Real and he still doesnt know the vi. Although La Vi Real is not one of the most luxurious residences in Eduardo Tercero, it has 700 square feet and arge patio, pool andwn. udio Belles ate a lot at dinner, and I me Soledad for being so good at her job that if she doesnt go out for a walk, I fear shell get fat if she stays here another 98 days. I was walking in the yard when arge, stout dog, about half a mans height, suddenly burst in, squawking and running excitedly toward udio Belles. udio Belles was unprepared, and was truly shocked when the big dog, which was huge, pounced on her and wrapped her up. udio Belles peels off the big dog: Hey! Get down! I dont want to hurt you! If you donte down Ill kick you. But the big dog, like a child, was leaning on his arms on his two front paws, whimpering as if pouting. Soledad heard themotion in the yard and came over to say, Miss udio, dont be scared, HAHA is trying to get close to you. Perhaps because HAHA still recognizes Miss udio, she was especially excited to see her. udio Belles, as if hearing HAHAs name for the first time,ughed, Is her name HAHA?. Why isnt it called hehehehe? Soledad let out augh. udio Belles stroked the big dogs head: Soledad, what are youughing at, am I wrong? What a dog has such a funny name, I see that only Eduardo Terceros family has different dogs. Soledad smiled and shook her head helplessly, thinking, she isughing, Miss udio said the same thing when she first heard the name HAHA. After Soledad entered the house, udio Belles rubbed his head and looked at HAHA with a moment of familiarity, a scene that always felt like already vu. But it was the first time he had seen HAHA, so why did it feel so familiar. CIs her name HAHA? It was as if she had said this before? On the second floor, by the floor-to-ceiling window of the studio, stood a long, straight figure. Eduardo Terceros thin lips curved as he looked down at the man and dog ying in the courtyard below. Well, it will gradually bring her back to familiarity, including her feelings for him! This was the second night she had spent with Eduardo Tercero. udio Belles stayed in the bathroom soaking wet for over two hours, with no intention ofing out until his fingers shriveled up. Last night, Eduardo Tercero was so strong that she had experienced it and now, remembering it, her legs were surprisingly weak. Damn it. udio Belles clenched his fist and mmed it against the hot water of the bathtub, which sshed against his handsome, beautiful face, and looked aside in the mirror with a certain hatred. She was a high-level agent, with countless blood on her hands, and she had fought death many times, but now, she was fucking scared of being deformed with a man! Knock, knock, knock. On the other side of the bathroom door, there was a sudden knock on the door. udio Belles tensed unconsciously, thinking it was Eduardo Tercero who hade to rush in. As a result, Soledads voice came from outside, Miss udio, youve been soaking for two hours, youre not passed out in there, are you? Oh, Im not faint, Soledad, Id like to soak some more. Miss udio,e out when youre almost soaked, before you pass out and President Eduardo mes you. President Eduardo udio Belles tries, Soledad, President Eduardo. Is President Eduardo still working in the studio? Not anymore, President Eduardo is out on an errand. I dont think hell be back until tonight. udio Bellesy back in the tub, as if he had been pardoned, and Almira exhaled, Oh, I know, Ill be outter. Hey, okay. udio Bellesy in the big bed with the lights off, for he wanted to sleep, but fearing that Eduardo Tercero would return in the middle of the night for a surprise attack, he stayed awake and didnt get much sleep. He looked at the time on his cell phone, eleven thirty, this Eduardo Tercero had not yet returned, maybe not tonight. With that thought, he was about to pull the covers back over him and go to sleep when an engine sounded in the yard. I cant believe hes back.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. udio Belles, whose insight and hearing are acute, heard two footsteps of different rhythm and gravity,ing up the stairs at the same time. One footstep, that of Eduardo Tercero, and another, very soft and not like old Ks. Bringing people back to the proceedings at thiste hour? Soon after, Eduardo Terceros voice sounded from outside. Soledad, prepare a room for Miss Almira. Yes, President Eduardo. Miss Almira? udio Belles frowned as Eduardo Tercero brought in a woman. Shortly thereafter, Eduardo Tercero asked Soledad again, Where is Miss udio? Miss udio is sleeping, in her room. Eduardo Tercero whispered in reply. Then a soft feminine voice sounded, President Eduardo, I would like you to sleep with me. udio Belles lying on Eduardo Terceros bed: Is Eduardo Tercero going to bring another woman, a harem of three thousand women? Even though she and Eduardo Tercero had a 100-day deal, a mutual agreement, she would die of disgust if Eduardo Tercero touched another woman during those 100 days! It has nothing to do with love or not, its pure disgust! udio Belles was about to get up and go out to talk to Eduardo Tercero, when his voice sounded from outside. Soledad, go wake up Miss udio. Soledad: What is this in the middle of the night waking up Miss udio? Tell her to get out of my room. Soledad: Is this young couple really fighting? Soledad was about to knock on the door when udio Belles came running out barefoot. When the door opened, the three people outside froze. Soledad: Miss udio, did I wake you up? udius Belles was wearing purple satin pajamas and pajama pants, which looked aristocratic and ageless on him, highlighting his skin in a cool-toned white. The purple top had two buttons open at random, revealing a delicate, beautiful corbone and a cor as white as a straight jade brooch. Chapter 735: President Edward and Miss Claudio must have handsome children. udio Belles didnt even look at the woman behind Eduardo Tercero, his eyes only rested on Eduardo Terceros face, I dont want to sleep in your room without you evicting me. I dont know if I have a bad memory or if Mr. Tercero has a bad memory, but the first day I arrived, someone told me in amanding tone that I had to sleep in your room. Mr. Eduardo, you are very ruthless. This, intentionally or not, was said to that Miss Almira. The implication was that Eduardo Tercero would kick her out of this room, even if another woman entered Eduardo Terceros room and got into Eduardo Terceros bed. The careless tone of udio Belles voice, as if he didnt care, was a deliberate attempt to tell Senorita Almira that he was only ying games and had no intention of doing so, but Senorita Almira would have gotten in trouble if he had meant what he said. udio Belles, barefoot and without any modesty, Soledad, which room do I sleep in?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. As he passed Eduardo Tercero, his arm was grabbed by Eduardo TerceroAlmira. udio Belles looked back and smiled slightly, a wide and sinister smile, What are you dragging me for, President Eduardos new love is watching. Eduardo Tercero lowered his eyes and looked down at his bare feet, snow white and slender, his gaze sank slightly and his brow furrowed Almira, Why arent you wearing shoes? With those words, Eduardo Tercero bent down, picked up udio Belles in his arms and headed straight for the guest room next to the master bedroom and instructed Soledad, Soledad, take Miss Almira to the guest room on the west side. Yes, President Eduardo. Miss Almira, this way, please. Almira watched Eduardo Terceros back as he walked away with udio Belles in his arms, hands sped around the hem of her skirt and jealousy peering into her eyes. As she followed Soledad to the west guest room, Almira couldnt resist asking, Soledad, who is this Miss udio and why is she allowed to sleep in President Eduardos room? Oh, Miss udio, ah, not like the other women, President Eduardo is good to her. Almiras fingertips, out of sight, dig into her palm, Why not a look, is it because. shes pretty? Soledad was in the guest room, helping Almira make her bed, and smiled, Pretty is one thing, I guess. The first time President Eduardo brought Miss udio in, I thought, Miss udio and President Eduardo make a perfect couple. Its a great couple. Its very nice to see. If they have children, they will be beautiful. Almira bit her red lip, her look resigned and indignant, Ten years ago? Soledad, are you saying that President Eduardo and Miss udio met ten years ago?. Soledad realized she had loosened her tongue, so she shut up, made the bed and said, Ay, Miss Almira, call me if you need anything, but tonight you can sleep like this and Ill call you in the morning if you need anything else. Itste, so get some sleep. Good night, Miss Almira. When Soledad left, Almira sat on the fluffy bed with a dazed mind. Did Soledad mean that President Eduardo would have children with that Miss udio in the future? All these years, it was clear that she had been by President Eduardos side, and she shouldnt let another woman take him away. Inside the second bedroom. Eduardo Tercero carries udio Belles to the other side of the bed andys him down. udio Belles immediately pulled away from Eduardo Tercero as soon as his ass was on the bed. Eduardo Tercero snapped his wrist and pulled her closer, Hiding from me, am I a flood?. Chapter 736: President Eduardo, don’t push me away. Sir. Edward is certainly not a beast of burden, but udius Belles deliberately moved his nose forward and sniffed the cor of his shirt, picking his red lips coolly, its just that the smell of President Edward is too unpleasant for my nasal infection. With that, udio Belles deliberately covered his nose with his fingers. Edward the Third pushed her hand away and his dark eyes stared at her, Howe I didnt know you had a nasal infection. I have a nasal infection, how could Mr. Eduardo know that? Eduardo Terceros look was clearly, you dont know what, pretend again. Eduardo Tercero looked at her for a long moment and then looked at her yfully, Jealous?. What am I jealous of? It was Miss Almira who was jealous, and from the way she looked at him, it was clear that she loved Eduardo Tercero to the extreme. Jealous of Almira. udio Belles met Eduardo Terceros gaze unapologetically, Im mean like that. Eduardo Tercero held his wrist, squeezing it inch by inch, and it was true that there was no trace of jealousy in his frank eyes, but the more, the angrier Eduardo Tercero became. Mr.. Eduardo, though I am not a girl made of water, at least I am a girl, you squeeze too hard and it hurts. Eduardo Tercero growled coldly and let go of her wrist, And you know it hurts, I thought it didnt. With these unspoken words, Eduardo Tercero turned and walked out of the second bedroom. udio Belles threw his wrist and growled at Eduardo Tercero, who was heading for the door, Sir. Eduardo, I dont like sharing the same male body with other women at the same time. So if you touch that girl, donte into my room. When Edward the Third heard these words, his step stopped and he turned to look at her, I am not a former emperor, you are not a former concubine, and I have no intention of having three or six wives, so dont worry, I will not look for other women during these one hundred days. udius Belles raised an eyebrow, Uh huh, coherent. udio Belles pulled up the sheets and tucked them in, Sir. Eduardo, good night. Eduardo Tercero closed the door to his room and stood outside, Almiras voice saying, Good night, udio. When Eduardo Tercero left, udio Belles turned his head and noticed a poultice, for blood cirction, in the cab next to him. udio Belles reached out, picked up the ointment, scanned the instructions, and his face immediately warmed. So this ointment was deliberately bought for her by Eduardo Tercero just now? In the master bedroom, Eduardo Terceroes out of the bathroom and approaches the bed. As soon as he lifts the sheets, he sees Almira lying under them. Almira is wearing only a thin nightgown, which is very short and doesnt cover her thighs, and when he rubs it under the sheets, it rolls up and is very seductive. It was very sexy. President Eduardo Tonight I slept here for the first time, alone and feeling strange. Eduardo Tercero pulled the covers over her again, Almira, you know I dont like people who y small. Almira Arenas bit her lip, a little aggrieved, with a small tear in the corner of her eye, and threw her arms around Eduardo Terceros waist: President Eduardo, dont throw me out. He thinks Almira is keeping President Eduardopany. Almira has not seen President Eduardo for a long time and misses him very much. Eduardo Terceros eyes were cold as he pushed the womans hand away and said mercilessly, If you want to sleep here, let her sleep here. Eduardo Tercero turned and walked out of the master bedroom without looking back.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Almira Arenas on the bed, tears of humiliation falling from her eyes, her pride hurt that President Eduardo did not appreciate the fact that she was dressed in such a way that she threw herself on him. But she didnt believe that President Edward had no intention of her, and if he did, what did he intend by allowing her to be around him all these years? When I thought about it, all the aggression was nothing, and my heart was filled with an even stronger desire to win and possess. Chapter 737: I, Claudio Belles, love a good bully and a good snitch. The next morning, udio Belles emerged from the second bedroom to find the master bedroom door open and Almira Arenasing out of it. Last night Eduardo Tercero had promised her he wouldnt touch another woman for a hundred days, and she thought they had agreed, but in the blink of an eye, Almira had slept in his bedst night. Its quite ironic. Almira seemed to realize something and there was a glint of amusement in her eyes. Miss udio, did you sleep wellst night? Not bad. udio Belles replied coolly. Almira Arenas, in her little daughterly gesture, said, I slept well too, President Eduardos bed was big and soft. Heh. udio Belles couldnt help but grimace, but before the grimace faded from his lips, udio Belles gaze passed over Almira Arenas shoulder and he saw the door to the other room open and out came Eduardo Tercero from the guest room, dressed in a suit of the house. udio Belles seemed to understand what was happening and smiled at Almira Arenas with a look that said, Well done, you are a good actor. She slept in Eduardo Terceros room and Eduardo Tercero didnt sleep with her, so why be proud? Almira Arenas turned, saw Eduardo Tercero and immediately greeted him, reaching out to take his arm. President Eduardo, good morning. Eduardo Tercero wanted to pull his arm out, but he was in no hurry to let go of his rtionship with Almira Arenas when he saw the woman standing not far away. Almira Arenas smiled sweetly and said, President Eduardo, lets go down to breakfast together. Almira Arenas took Eduardo Tercero by the arm, without forgetting to call udio Belles: Miss udio,e down soon to have breakfast too. udio Belles gritted his teeth. N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. The breakfast table was a hive of activity. Eduardo Tercero sits with Almira Arenas on one side and udio Belles across from them. Almira Arenas ate breakfast and her whole body was dying to be glued to Eduardo Terceros arms. udio Belles viciously cut the scrambled eggs on his te. Almira Arenas sketched a harmless smile and said, Sister udio, Im going to stay here a long time, so if I offend youter, Sister udio mustnt take it personally, I dont know any better. Oh, not to know any better, so he could offend people. udio Belles took a sip of his millet porridge and said coldly, Am I that old? I hate being called a sister. Almira Arenas is speechless, She thought Miss udio would at least pretend to be kind and generous in front of President Eduardo, but she did not expect her to be so yful, and it would be strange if President Eduardo could really tolerate this woman. Almira Arenas was bing more and more gullible and did not consider this Miss udio as a match for her. So Miss udio, I still dont know your name, why dont I call you by your first name?. udio Belles just ate and ignored her. When udio Belles did not answer, Almira Arenas unconsciously looked at Eduardo Tercero, but found that he did not care for her either, although his eyes were on udio Belles, who was eating breakfast with his head down. Belles. udio Belles, who has a bad temper and patience, was annoyed by the cut of the steak, which was fried medium rare, tough and not at all easy to cut, and halfway through he ran out of patience with the cut and threw the knife and fork onto the te. The silver metal knife and fork ttered against the porcin te. Edward the Third reached over and tugged at his te, cutting the steak from his te without a word and tossing it back. The whole process, flowing smoothly, without a single extra movement or half a word. udio Belles looked at the cut steak on his te, crossed his gaze with Almira Arenas, picked up a piece with his fork and put it in his mouth, not forgetting topliment her: This steak is very good, Miss Almira have you tasted it too? Almira Arenas had one hand under the table, clenched in a fist, but with a good smile on her face, she looked at Eduardo Tercero, President Eduardo, I want a steak too. There was no shortage of sappy ents in that tone. Avable at Eduardo Tercero, however, yed dead and replied, You can eat if you want. Heh, very considerate. udio Belles picks up his fork and eats his steak while looking between Almira Arenas and Eduardo Tercero with a yful look, a slight smile full ofughter smothered on his pretty red lips. Almira Arenas unconsciously looked at a smug udio Belles and her little hand could not resist tugging on Eduardo Terceros sleeve, President Eduardo, I was asking you to help me cut Before the words were out of his mouth, Eduardo Tercero had stood up, wiped his hands and said in a lighthearted voice, Im done eating, enjoy. Almira Arenas took a mouthful from the door. After Eduardo Tercero left, udio Belles and Almira Arenas were the only two people left at the table. udio Belles waves the knife and fork in his hand and continues to eat slowly and deliberately, with a face that does not disguise the joy he feels. Almira Arenas face turned green with anger, Dont think President Eduardo likes you just because he cuts you a steak. udio Belles picked up a spoonful of yogurt cereal, Eduardo Tercero is gone, you dont even want to pretend, youre not even tactful. You Im full too. Miss Almira, enjoy your meal. udio Belles wiped the corners of his mouth and hands with a tissue and stood up, not forgetting to remember: Ah, yes, remember, my name is udio Belles and I love to bully and tattle. The arrogance. The knuckles of Almira Arenas fingers, squeezing the ss of water, are blue. udio Belles returned to his room andy down on the bed, bored. This canary leads a life of idleness. In the past, when she was an assassin and agent of the Ming Organization, she hardly had time to rest, she was always in danger, but now she is in bed with Eduardo Tercero in captivity, her nerves rxed, she no longer has to worry about an assassin pointing a gun to her head in the middle of the night, or a sudden appointment in the middle of the night. She would have gottenzy after a long time. Now, it was like she was on a long vacation, so long that her whole body was weak in the bones and her whole being was not very aggressive. She closes her eyes and thinks about where she should go when this 100-day agreement ends. There is no turning back in the Ming organization, Esteban Zaragosa ispletely out of the jungle for Dulcina Calvo, but what about her, where to go and what to do. She was used to living a bloody life and, for a while, didnt seem to adapt to such a leisurely life. Yes, now she is not even a Ming organization, so why should she care if R and Z are friends or not, what does she care? udius Belles eyes snapped open. Rising to his feet, he strides toward Eduardo Terceros study. udio Belles burst straight into Eduardo Terceros study, Eduardo Tercero, now Im not a Ming organization, I dont have to keep this appointment with you Before the words were out of her mouth, Eduardo Tercero suddenly pulled her into his arms, Watch out!. udio Belles, held by her arms, strained to look out and saw a concealed weapon shot across the floor not far away. Did I just touch some kind of mechanism? The concealed weapons in this studio are ingeniously rigged. udio Belles is inspecting the studio and Eduardo Tercero looks at his small face. Earlier he had removed the concealed weapons from the studio for her sake, then she left, and not long after, he put them back for the safety of the studios confidential documents. Now, shes back. Chapter 738: Her Tenderness You came to tell me you couldnt keep that promise? udio Belles rose from his arms, only to have Eduardo Tercero pull him back down and sit on hisp, What are you doing? Eduardo Tercero looked at her with an expressionless face and serious shit, Stand up and the concealed weapon will keep firing, you are safer sitting on myp now. Im notfortable sitting on hisp, its a stark, bony, ufortable stool. Eduardo Tercero: It was you who asked me to help you against Orlondo Marta, so what, now you want to throw me away when youre done using me? udio Belles rightly said, But with you are Tom Paul, Esteban Zaragosa, you can go to them if you want to collect your debt!. Eduardo Tercero: But I have no problem with my sexuality. udio Belles mouth twitched and his eyes rolled for a moment as he said, But I do have a sexual orientation problem!. Eduardo Tercero replied calmly and matter-of-factly, I dont care. Even if youre bent, I can straighten you out. udio Belles has set off, this man is terrifying! Women, Im not even afraid, its not too embarrassing! It looked like Eduardo Tercero wasnt going to leave her alone of his own ord, so udio Belles got up to go, Sir. Eduardo, Ill leave you to your work, Im going out first Eduardo Tercero did not let go of her, still holding her firmly in hisp, his hard dark eyes subtly soft underneath as he looked at the soft, pretty side of her face and asked, Does it still hurt? udius Belles didnt react for a moment, What? Did you apply the ointment they gave youst night? no. Suddenly he weakened and his voice faltered. Any girl would be a little shy in the face of something so humiliating, generally speaking. Edward the Third nced at her slightly flushed earlobes and her thin lips curved up, quirking a hidden smile under her eyes. Waiting for me to apply it? No, Ill apply it myself tonight. Eduardo TerceroAlmira sighed and leaned over his shoulder and neck, seemingly serious, seemingly mocking, his dark eyes looked at her steadily and said, I will try to be softer in the future. The premise is that restraint can be exercised. The premise is that it is not so touching. udius Belles blushed at him and nudged him with his slender fingers, Sir. Eduardo, may I go now? Yes. Eduardo Tercero released her in good humor. She had just turned away when Eduardo Tercero took her hand again and said, From now on you will be President Eduardo. And if I dont scream? Then you try it. The look in his eyes was clearly, you can try to make yourself cry at night. udius Belles shuddered behind his back, narrowed his pretty eyes and smiled, President Eduardo. Eduardo Tercero: Good boy. This President Eduardo, though not on point, at least evokes memories of Eduardo Tercero. Ten years ago, that eighteen-year-old girl, who followed him everywhere calling him Presidente Eduardo, was much more attached to him than she is now, even if that attachment was intentional, and Eduardo Tercero was d of it. udio Belles turns around and strides out of the study. Eduardo Tercero looked at his back and smiled faintly, bending down to pick up the concealed weapon he had just fired on the floor, at first he wanted to take it back, but it was nice to y with it like that. It was nice to have her sitting quietly in hisp, the way it felt ten years ago. udio Belles inexplicably ys well with that big dog HAHA. So after dinner, it was time to take HAHA for a walk. When he returned to his room, he found Eduardo Tercero sitting on his bed. Eduardo President Eduardo, are you here for me? Eduardo Tercero looked at her, Obviously, Im sitting in your room, waiting for you, of course.N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. udio Belles clenched his fist and took a deep breath, I havent showered yet!. Okay, Ill wait for you. Eduardo Terceros long legs rose and his erect male formnded on his bed, with no intention of leaving. udio Belles: President Eduardo, dont you want to go to sleep in your own room? Invaded by Almira. udio Belles grunted slightly, thinking to himself that you and that Almira dont have an innocent rtionship, is it necessary to sleep apart like this? But in this vi, there are many more guest rooms. Edward the Third rested his hands behind his head and closed his eyes. This is the second bedroom, Im the one who sleeps here the most apart from the main bedroom, so Im used to it. Then Ill sleep in the other guest room. udio Belles makes a concession. But how could Edward the Third allow him to flee, spitting, Dont put up a useless fight. udio Belles: Then Ill go take a shower first. He went out for a spin and ran next to HAHA, sweating, and for the moment soaking in the bathtub, which was rxing, withvender oil and a sleeping scent on the side, he got a little sleepy as he soaked and turned over, lying in the tub with some sleep on his back. Two hourster Eduardo Tercero went straight to the bathroom, picked up the woman who had fallen asleep in the tub and carried her across the room. udio Belles woke up startled, his eyes sleepy: Why did youe in without knocking?. Eduardo Tercero lied in all seriousness, I knocked on the door, you didnt hear me. Once taken to bed, udio Belles pulled the nkets over his body and held out a hand, Help me with my pajamas. Eduardo Tercero: No need to put it on, its going toe off anyway. The woman on the bed was wrapped up in it with her nket, her shrewd dark watery fox-like eyes staring at him, seemingly defensive, seemingly exasperated, but with a touch of surprising tenderness. Edward the Third leaned close to his handsome face, which had turned scarlet from the heat, and his dark eyes hinted at a slight mimic smile, Afraid? Even a little fox can be afraid? udius Belles grunted and rolled his eyes childishly. I dont feel well today, President Edward wouldnt be able to force himself on a virtuous woman, would he?. Hearing the phrase virtuous woman, Edward the Third could not help but smile, You are a virtuous woman, why didnt I know that? After knowing her for ten years, what has she had to do with virtuous women, and as for women who are so young and pretty? Edward the Third pushed aside with one hand the quilt that enveloped his body. udio Belles groaned: Hey, Eduardo Tercero you are taking advantage of someone!. But the man had already crawled under the sheets and was holding her slender, tender body firmly in his arms. udio Belles didnt even move to move, and for a moment he was surprised to be caught face to face by Eduardo Tercero. Eduardo Tercero! Youre not afraid Ill kill you! I dare to sleep with you and Im afraid youll kill me? Eduardo Tercero looked at her irritated face with a yful smile in his eyes. In terms of strength, men and women are disparate, and udio Belles can only wait to be devoured by him. Under theforter, the mans warm and cool hands took her delicate hands, his dark eyes burned at her side, frowning slightly, and he spoke softly, After soaking for so long, your fingers are all wrinkled, dont you feel ufortable? udius Belles was slightly taken aback, as if he had not expected Edward the Third to be concerned about such a trivial matter; he was usually too stern and determined to seem like a man who could be warm and affectionate. Her hands were sped under theforter and she tried to wriggle free with a slight effort, but she was firmly fastened to him, her fingers entwined and clenched in theforter, unable to escape. Edward the Third straightened her body, closed her eyes, took only her hand and said affectionately, Sleep, I will not move you tonight. udius Belles was increasingly confused as to what he meant by this. Not conspiring against her body, Edward the Third takes her by the hand and they sleep under a quilt, holding hands in pure sleep. Chapter 739: Claudio, stop. In the middle of the night, udio Belles is locked in a somewhat sleepless position by the mans long, strong arms. In all his years as an agent, he had always slept very little, not daring to sleep deeply because his life could be in danger at any moment, let alone with a person lying next to him. The reason I slept so much on my first day at La Vi Real was because Eduardo Tercero had almost worn her out that night. He had. But now, held tightly in Eduardo Terceros arms, I was not sleepy. udio BellesAlmira turns on his side and stares into his dark, shining, watery eyes, casting a serious nce at the man who has fallen asleep. Well, he is handsome, and extremely handsome. These eyshes are almost as thick as hers, I think. She couldnt resist reaching up and tugging her hand with malicious intent, but with this movement, the man holding her moved, not waking up, but subconsciously reaching up to grab her messy little hand. The man rubbed against her neck and muttered, udio, dont make a scene. udio who is udio? Last night came an Almira and tonight is a shout out to udio. Almira and udio again I didnt see iting Eduardo Tercero is very lucky. Before, I had thought that Eduardo Tercero didnt approach women. Men are jerks and liars. Hes like Esteban Zaragosa, who is so ascetic that he doesnt love anyone, but when he meets Dulcina Calvo, he gives up all his reserve and asceticism. udio Belles rolls over, sleeps horizontally and rolls his eyes to stare at the ceiling.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Hey, if it werent for Esteban Zaragosa, I wouldnt have to make this 100-day deal with Eduardo Tercero now. The more you think about it, the more Esteban Zaragosa deserves to die. When he leaves this country R, hes going to La Ciudad Santa to collect his debt! Esteban Zaragosa is happy and content with Dulcina Calvo, and would love to be with her, but she is left alone in R. It is upsetting to think that she has to serve this man. The man next to her, who seemed to be dreaming, murmured more frequently, udio, udio The mansrge hands also closed tighter around his waist, encasing his whole body in a full embrace, and udius Belles barely choked. I would have liked to shout in Eduardo Terceros ear: Im not going to fuck udio. But he felt that waking him up would be bad for him, and holding his breath, he looked at the sleeping man and said softly, Im not udio. udio Belles lifts his feet and kicks Eduardo Tercero in the thigh. But Eduardo Tercero was so immersed in his dreams that he was surprised not to be kicked awake. Later in the night, Eduardo Tercero, as if having a real nightmare, had his big hands squeezing her waist as hard as they could, his sweaty face buried in her neck, whispering the name udio a million times in a strained voice. There were hot trickles sliding down udio Belles neck, and it was impossible to tell if they were sweat or Edward the Thirds tears. What kind of dream would make a man like Eduardo Tercero, a murderer, afraid? udio Belles went to bed in the wee hours of the morning, so that in the morning it was she who slept soundly. The warmte autumn sun streamed through the floor-to-ceiling windows. As soon as Edward the Third opened his eyes, he saw the woman curled up in his arms like a ball of kittens. Her long, dark, thick hair cascaded over his arm, her skin was white, the warm sun was streaming in through the window, her face was backlit, so close he could see the fine translucent fuzz of her fair, wless face, and the tip of his heart sank slightly. The man couldnt help but reach up and arrange the hair that had fallen out of her ears, behind them, and leaned down to kiss Almira on the forehead and on the bridge of her nose. It was so nice to see her now safe and secure in his arms, sleeping peacefully. The scene ten years ago, when she fell into the sea with a bullet wound, was a scene he could not forget. That night, he almost thought it was her farewell forever. It wasnt until that moment that she realized how deep this little fox, truly, lurked in her heart. Whether he waited for this decade or the next, he was willing to be consumed by her. Edward the Third, seeing that she was sound asleep, removed his arm from the back of Almiras head and then cautiously got out of bed, turning to look at her again before leaving the second bedroom. As soon as we opened the door to the second bedroom, we met Almira Arenas, who had just gotten up, in the long hallway on the second floor. Almira Arenas was stunned to see that Eduardo Tercero hade out of the second bedroom, President Eduardo, is it because I slept in the master bedroomst night that you went to the second bedroom? If it was because of that, then she would not have gone to the master bedroom to force President Eduardo to want her if she had known, and this would not have indirectly pushed President Eduardo towards udio Belles. Edward the Third lifted the doorknob of his bedroom door and his thin lips spat out two clear words, No. Why would President Eduardo rather sleep with Miss udio than with Almira Eduardo Tercero interrupted her directly, She is my girlfriend. Almira Arenas froze with this statement and did not finish digesting the incident until Eduardo Tercero came downstairs. When did udio Belles be President Eduardos girlfriend and when did President Eduardo have a girlfriend? Howe she doesnt know anything about it? Almira Arenas looked at the closed door of the second bedroom and pressed her palms together with resignation. So what if you are a girlfriend, nowadays you can get divorced if you are married, let alone if you are a so-called girlfriend. udio Belles woke up when Eduardo Tercero had gone out. She was sitting at the breakfast table eating when Mario burst in loudly. I finally remembered who you are! ck Rose! Its you! If it werent for you, President Eduardo would have cut off Valencia to the Ming organization, and if it werent for you, President Eduardo would have almost died! Hm, I say, how did President Eduardo get to fuck with you, the woman!. What is your purpose ining to President Eduardos side this time, is it to kill President Eduardo or to take advantage of the secrets of the Hidden Organization? As soon as Mario entered the vi, he roared noisily. udio Belles didnt understand a word he said, Mario, youre lucky White Wolf didnt kill you thest time you took Dulcina Calvo, how dare youe to my door now to collect your debt. ck Rose! Dont you dare change the subject! Im asking you what is the purpose of your visit to President Eduardos side! If you lie I will kill you! udius Belles rolled his eyes, I would like to leave Edward the Third, your master is the one who put me together with R. Why dont you ask your master what he wants ande and ask me what I want, do you think I am easily intimidated? ck Rose! Dont think I cant do anything with you because you are whispering in President Eduardos ear.. If you think ill of President Eduardo, Ill tear your head off! udio Belles scoffed, Im so afraid! The one with bad intentions is obviously her master! Not only did he think ill of her, heid hands on her! Before Mario left, he pointed his finger viciously at udio Belles, with a look that clearly said, Wait for me. udio Belles was sitting at the table and did not feel like eating when Mario made such a fuss. Remembering what Mario had said, he frowned slightly. Mario says that Eduardo Tercero lost Valencia because of him? But didnt the Ming organization take Valencia ten years ago? udio Belles just thought Mario was being sarcastic and growled, Youre useless when you cant get it back and me it on someone else. Above, Almira Arenas, after hearing the whole conversation between Mario and udio Belles, frowns. udio Belles turned out to be one of the Ming organizations men? Why, then, did President Eduardo keep his enemys men? Under Almira Arenas eyes, there was a fierce coldness and murderous intent. Chapter 740: Who is your Mrs. Eduardo! She is not! Shortly after breakfast, udio Belles cell phone rings. Caller ID, Esteban Zaragosa. Esteban Zaragosa came to make a video call, not wanting to die. She didnt go after this guy, but arrived at his door without his life. udio Belles sits on the rug next to the couch and picks up the video call. As soon as the video is connected, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo appear in front of the camera. Dulcina Calvo squints her eyes with a sweet smile and waves her little hand in greeting to udio Belles, Hi udio, how have you been? udio Belles hardly looked at her sideways and said coldly, Thanks to you and your husband, I am living a life of unbearable suffering and when I leave Eduardo Tercero and leave R, I will definitely go to La Ciudad Santa to settle my ounts with you. There, Esteban Zaragosa put his arm around Dulcina Calvo and smiled slightly, udio, I do it for your sake, you are safer when you stay with Eduardo Tercero, and again forget it, youll understand my pain. N?velDrama.Org owns all ? content. Your heart? Your bitterness is to sell me and be free to be with Dulcina Calvo. Esteban Zaragosa rubbed his nose, unjustly, udio, am I the kind of person who values sex over friendship? You are, you are! Esteban Zaragosa, now I especially regret helping you ask Eduardo Tercero for the elixir that saved Dulcina Calvo! Its none of my business whether Dulcina Calvo lives or dies. Dulcina Calvo, on the other side of the video, rubbed her hands together and smiled to please her savior: udio, thank you for saving my life, Ill never forget it! Fist in the air. At the end, Esteban Zaragosa also said, udio, spend some time with Mr. Eduardo, you might fall in love with him. udio Belles: to hell with him. As he hung up the video, udio Belles ripped the phone out of his hand. This hit a Mr. Eduardo. Eduardo Tercero stood in the doorway and raised his hand to shake the phone that udio Belles had smashed into his hand. You want to murder your own husband?. udio Belles looked annoyed and put his hand to his neck. udio Belles did not react until Eduardo Tercero entered the house, ced his cell phone on the coffee table and went upstairs to his study. Who is my husband? You are not. With this perspective, she managed to delight Eduardo Tercero. Eduardo Tercero walked straight up the stairs, his thin lips hooked, and dropped an atmosphericment, Mrs. Eduardo take it easy on the phone before you hit someone again and hurt them. Damn it! Who is Mrs. Eduardo? Whoever asks for it does it. udio Belles stared at the mans elegant, erect back, surprisingly helpless. Almira Arenas cut a dinner te and passed through the living room, symbolically asking udio Belles, Miss udio, would you like some fruit? udio Belles leans back on the sofa, resting his head with one hand and stroking the head of HAHAs little dog with the other, intently watching the action movie ying on the TV. Not just watching, but sputtering, Its so fake moving. Im surprised the guts didnt rupture from all that thrashing. Boring. HAHA on the other side shook her dogs head and hated it: fake and youre still watching? Bored and still watching? Why dont you go upstairs and make out with President Eduardo? Look, Almira Arenas is already upstairs with her fruit te to go ahead! And look at your hostess HAHA: I cant take him. Almira Arenas went upstairs with a fruit tter, knocked on the study door and entered the bedroom. President Eduardo, its me. Almira Arenas then opened the study door and entered, only to be almost wounded by a concealed weapon. Eduardo Tercero, however, merely asked coldly, What is it?. I saw that President Eduardo was busy working right after I got back, and I was afraid that President Eduardo didnt know I was hungry, so I cut up some fruit and went over. Can President Eduardo eat some fruit before he continues working? Eduardo Tercero pursed his thin lips and said, In the future, do not enter my study unless you have something to do. There are many concealed weaponsid out in the studio. President Edward that fruit Keep it. Ill eat when Im hungry. Almira Arenas bites her lower lip, a little reluctant to leave. Eduardo Tercero asked, Anything else? Almira Arenas spoke hesitantly, There is something that I dont know if I should say. Eduardo Tercero raised an eyebrow, with a gleam of interest in his eyes, About udio? Eduardo Tercero knows all about it. Almira Arenas nodded decisively and stammered, In the morning President Eduardo was away and I saw Miss udio on a video call with a man, and it was something extremely intimate. Oh? Intimate enough to make her throw the phone out the window? Chapter 741: Will you believe me when I tell you I love you? Almira Arenas frowned slightly as she saw Eduardo Tercero smile slightly, President Eduardo. why are you smiling? Eduardo Tercero shook his head and merely said, Its nothing, go away now. Almira Arenas secretly clenched her fist. President Eduardo didnt care that udio Belles was on a video call with another man, or did he trust the woman too much? Almira Arenas was about to leave when udio Belles came up with HAHA. udio Belles nced at the te of fresh fruit next to Eduardo Terceros hand, which contained slices of dragon fruit, strawberries, kiwis and orange pulp, and looked very appetizing. Eduardo Tercero, naturally, noticed the look on her face and a hint of mischief crossed their minds, Would you like some? Well, its a shame to leave such a delicious fruit uneaten by President Eduardo, why dont I fix it for President Eduardo? Go ahead. udio Belles turned to leave with his tray of fruit when Eduardo Tercero called out to him, Who gave you permission to leave? udio Belles was slightly taken aback, My eating fruit here will interfere with President Eduardos work, wont it? Eduardo Terceros chin tilted slightly and he pointed to the sofa in the study, Sit there and eat, it wont bother me. Almira Arenas, who had gone to the door, saw udio Belles in the study, sitting cross-legged on the sofa, eating his cut fruit with pleasure and with clenched fists. The fruit he cut, surprisingly, was eaten by udio Belles. She saw that udio Belles was doing it on purpose! In the studio, udio Belles, eating the fruit, says: Im afraid Miss Almira hates me, the flesh of the orange is cut in the shape of a heart, a piece of Miss Almiras love, does President Eduardo really not want to taste it? Eduardo Tercero stopped his work and looked up to see udio Belles slender fingers cupping a piece of orange pulp in the shape of a heart. The mans thin lips inevitably touched his fingertips. udio Belles was about to withdraw his hand when his fingers were bitten by Eduardo Tercero with his Almira teeth. This man, was it because of the orange flesh, or was it a deliberate attempt to provoke her? Eduardo Terceros gaze bore into her, and only after seeing her blush and finally feeling a hint of embarrassment, did he let her go. udio Belles withdrew his fingers and immediately brought his hand to his back, squeezing the fingertips that seemed to still have residual heat, only to feel his ears burning. Very sweet. Edward the Third looked at her yfully and made thement. udius Belles grunted slightly and proceeded to pick up his fork and pop a piece of fruit into his mouth, Fruit cut by a good man, naturally sweet. Im not talking about the orange. udio Belles turns his face and meets Eduardo Terceros deep gaze, and the four eyes meet in silence for several seconds. Half an hourter, udio Belles asked, with mockposure, Presidente Eduardo, are you kidding me? Eduardo Tercero had a slight, affectionate smile in the corner of his eyes, his gaze never once leaving her face, serious and focused, Im not flirting, cant you see? Im seriously pursuing you. udio Belles hand, clutching the te of fruit, suddenly stiffened between them, as if he had not expected Eduardo Tercero to admit so openly that he was pursuing her. Eduardo Tercero looked at her slightly puzzled and couldnt help but smile slightly, Thats intimidating?. No. President Eduardo was kind of teasing just now, wasnt he? If he was really serious about pursuing someone, would he have made some 100-day agreement with her and brought in another woman to fool around in front of her? Eduardo Tercero is clearly provocative and teasing. Eduardo Tercero raised an eyebrow, If you say so, youre right.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. udio Belles sighed slightly as he finished the te of fruit, Almira Arenas must be regretting not poisoning the fruit. She wouldnt dare, and if you die, Ill have her buried with you. Eduardo Tercero said this lightly, and udio Belles looked at him with some astonishment. Why do you look at me, do you think your man is handsome? udio Belles asks seriously, President Eduardo, is it true that you are in love with me?. Why is it that there are always certain fleeting moments when she seems to feel that Eduardo Tercero really loves her, even to the point of affection? It must be her illusion. Eduardo Tercero sped her in his arms, his hands firmly encircled her waist, his dark eyes looked at her for a moment, and he said, Will you believe me when I tell you that I love you? udius Belles raised his hand and pressed it to his thin lips, his red lips slightly teased as he smiled lightly, To speak of love now would seem too frivolous for President Edward. Edward the Third pushed her hand away and growled coldly, holding it away as he stood up and returned to his desk. Then you ask. udio Belles: Chapter 742: Eduardo Tercero gets very jealous. Who are you talking to on the phone this morning? asked Eduardo Tercero, apparently without meaning to. Not with anyone, with the friends of . Eduardo Tercero snorted again, A friend? I didnt think you had friends. udio Belles was not impressed, What does President Eduardo mean by that, I am at least fair, howe I have no friends?. Eduardo Tercero walked up to the desk, tapped his fingers on Almiras desk several times and blurted out, So it really wasnt contact with your ex-husband? udio Belles was stunned, ex-husband?Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Before she could react as to who her ex-husband was, Eduardo Tercero narrowed his eyes slightly and said, Without speaking, so you are indeed in contact with your ex-husband? Lobo nco has family and you are still in contact with him, arent you ashamed?. udio Belles stood up and stared at Eduardo Tercero with a cold look, and his voice sank, Mr. Eduardo, who are you and who do you think I am to criticize me for contacting? Besides, Mr. Eduardo has also said that Lobo nco is my ex-husband, so how is it shameful for me to contact him? Damn Eduardo Tercero, I dont know why he suddenly spoke so harshly, but udio Belles turned around and walked out of the studio when he finished speaking. Eduardo Tercero clenched his fist and threw his desk on the floor. The ex-husband, the ex-husband, the damn ex-husband. A private tea house, in a private room. Mr. Erasmo, President Eduardo was apanied by a woman named udio Belles, who appeared to be a Ming organization, and if it was a Ming organization, why did President Eduardo keep her around? Why did President Eduardo keep her around if it was a Ming organization? Erasmo Rns brow furrowed, What do you mean, Eduardo Tercero hangs out with the people of the Ming organization? Almira Arenas nodded and handed the photo to Erasmo Rn to look at. This is the photo of udio Belles, does Mr. Erasmo recognize it?. After looking at the photo closely, Erasmo Rn squinted, thinking it looked familiar, and after a long moment of recollection, he suddenly remembered where he had seen that woman before. Heh, what a godsend, I never thought this woman woulde back. Almira Arenas frowned, Mr. Erasmo have you met her?. Erasmo Rn snorted, More than that, we still have a score to settle, this woman was with Eduardo Tercero ten years ago and I was right, she was indeed undercover, and now she has the audacity to return with Eduardo Tercero in full view of everyone. Mr. Erasmo, you mean they met ten years ago? Yes. Since Eduardo Tercero is so fond of her, Im going to see if Eduardo Tercero will even give up his position as Lord of the Court of Organization of the ult for her. In Erasmo Rns eyes there was a grim glint of cruelty. Had it not been for Eduardo Tercero, he would have been reelected president and would not have abdicated, and his attempted reappearance would have provoked a storm. Almira Arenas swallowed saliva and hesitantly asked: Mr. Erasmo, President Eduardo? President Eduardo really likes this udio Belles? Erasmo Rn raised his eyes and looked at Almira Arenas as if watching him, and asked with a smile of deep interest, Almira, when I sent you near Eduardo Tercero to spy on him for me, do you really feel attracted to him now? Do you really feel attracted to Eduardo Tercero now? Mr. Erasmo, I have no doubts about you. Almira, you need to think more about your mother who is in the hospital saving her life. Almira Arenas eyshes fluttered and her hands, resting on herp, unconsciously tugged at her skirt. Erasmo Rn let out another lightugh and turned to say, But I dont want you to do anything to Eduardo Tercero either, all you have to do is tell me where Eduardo Tercero is. Besides, if you help me, I can help you get rid of that woman next to Eduardo Tercero, once that udio Belles is gone, Eduardo Tercero is still not yours Almira Arenas was so puzzled and moved, Mr. Erasmo, really, are you really willing to help me get rid of udio Belles?. That udio Belles you are talking about, he is a Ming organization, and Eduardo Tercero is the head of the ult Organization, they are together, not only is it unconscionable, it is also against thew of thend, as soon as the cab receives this matter, Eduardo Tercero is bound to suffer. Would Eduardo Tercero give up his position as the head of the ult Organization for a woman? Almira Arenas eyes were determined, Then Mr. Erasmo, what do you want me to do? Chapter 743: Lose all of Eduardo Tercero’s money to relieve the hatred! H-Townsrgest subway casino. udio, the casino here is no smaller than the one in Las Vegas, and its definitely the casino of choice if you want to lose your money fast. Joachim Moras introduces udio Belles as he leads him into the casino. Joachim Moras is a young apprentice of udio Belles at R. He is young, handsome, good-looking and intelligent, and is well liked by udio Belles. Joaquin, I dont have any cash with me, does this ce take POS? Joaquin Moras raised an eyebrow, Of course I support it. But udio, youve left the Ming organization and you havent been on a mission for almost a year, so dont borrow money from me if you actually lose and take your clothes off afterwards. You know, Im poor. udio Belles raised his hand and wiped Joaquin Moras little chin, Look at your stingy face, the teacheres to the casino, does the student have to pay?. udio Belles took a prestigious ck card out of his pocket and showed it before Joachim Moras eyes. Joachim Moras could not resisting closer to take a look at it: udio, is this card yours? There are a hundred of these ck cards in cirction all over the world, but speaking of which, Im more curious to know how much money is on this ck card. udio Belles snorted at the hairy man, Your eyes light up at the mention of money, Joaquin, why are you so rich? Ill have to teach you to be kind and charitable. What kindness and charity, all I know is that people die for money. udius, how much money is in this anyway? udius Belles has his arm around his young apprentice and the ck card pokes at his chin, Well I dont know, stolen. Fuck, udio, when did you start working as a gangster, theres more of this kind of work, take me for a cut! udio Belles nudged him on the shoulder, You have no bottom when ites to money, this ck card doesnt belong to anyone else, I took it from Eduardo Terceros studio. Im sure theres a lot of money on it. Eduardo Tercero? said Joaquin Moras, his eyes wide and his mouth covered with emotion and horror. How dare you steal from Eduardo Tercero? This is his territory, hell know where you spend it and helle to kill youter. udio Belles growled slightly in disbelief, When he came, the card was already overdrawn by me. udio youre too petty, whats your problem with Eduardo Tercero, youre gambling with Eduardo Terceros business? Fuck, that she let that damn man humiliate her and say things like she had no shame in rting to Esteban Zaragosa. She, udio Belles, is not a softie, typical of those with an axe to grind. Humiliate her, right? Shell steal all his money, make him meat and make him regret it. udio Belles put his arm around Joaquin Moras shoulders and looked all over the luxurious and noisy casino, squinting his pretty eyes. Tonight, my master is here to spread the wealth! To spread the wealth quickly, udio Belles yed dice straight up, betting big and small. udius Belles immediately showed his ck card: Fifty million, for the big one. The other party was almost shocked and coughed violently several times, Miss, are you sure you want to bet fifty million dors each time?. udius Belles raised an eyebrow, What, you dont like it, its a hundred million at a time. No, no, no, no, no, 50 million, 50 million! Joachim Moras stood next to udio Belles and asked quietly, udio, do you know the code for this card?Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. If you enter the password wrong more than three times, you will freeze and make a fool of yourself. Not to mention the fact that the owner of this underground casino in H-Town is very powerful and not to be messed with. How could a man like Eduardo Tercero set up a PIN for a bank card like that, and who could have stolen his card? You! Didnt you just steal his card? udio Belles: It was an ident for me! Besides, even if it had been stolen from me and not a single amount had been stolen, he would have found out immediately where to spend it. Besides, even if there was a password, how could it be too difficult for her? She used to be a top agent of the Ming organization, if she couldnt even crack the password to her bank card, how could she continue to live? Chapter 744: The little fox spends his money, very well. The first bet of the game is $50 million. udius Belles bets big. When the dice were opened, there was a five, a six, and a one, making a total of twelve points. Big! udio Belles, who had never yed craps before, asked Joachim Moras, who was standing off to the side, Joachim, is this considered big or small? Joachim Moras looked incredulously at the dice tally on the table, Fuck, udio, youre too good to lie down and win! Twelve points is a lot! Thats a win right off the bat! Youre the king! The middle-aged Mediterranean man on the other side of the table pped his hand in remorse as soon as he saw the points, I should have known better than to bet that much! Damn it. udius Belles also patted his head, damn, he had never had such good luck since he was a kid, how could he win at the beginning of a game! Go on, I still cant believe it! Im not going home until I lose all of Eduardo Terceros money today! The corner of Joaquin Moras mouth twitched, what rancor. But udio, are you sure Eduardo Tercero can lose all his money in one day? That Mr. Eduardo, who has a lot of money, could lose it all in a month! udio Belles, not one to admit defeat so easily, ms his ck card on the table and asks those around, Who else ising? One hundred million. Her bold move immediately attracted the attention of the other tables in the casino, and many of the people watching her rushed over to watch.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. There is no shortage of gamblers jumping at the chance to win once, a hundred million, and those with a gamblers mentality are willing to take a chance even if it means gambling their lives away. Ill do it! A casino veteran arrives from the audience tombast udio Belles. Can I ask the dealer to bet over or under? udio Belles was the banker and said, Keep betting hard! Small! The dice shake in the cup with a crunching sound. When the dice are opened, there is a one-point, a two-point, and a five-point, making a total of eight points. small! Joachim Moras hits his head and sighs in defeat! udio Belles, meanwhile, had a twinkle in his eye and high-fived Joachim Moras: Finally, a defeat!. The winning yer on the other side of the table was animated, and when he saw udio Belles, the loser, he froze for a moment, rubbed his eyes and looked again at the dice count on the table before confirming that he had won. To hell with that. What kind of person is so happy to lose $100 million? This woman, Im afraid, is not a psychopath. Before long, the casino employee brought the POS machine andptop, and a $100 million transaction waspleted. Then, udio Belles lost several games in a row, almost five or six hundred million. But there was always money on that ck card. Finally, udio Belles was getting tired of ying and asked Joachim Moras to y a few games, but Joachim Moras, a miser, unconsciously wanted to win and always cheated, winning several times, so angrily that udio Belles snatched the card from him and gave him a p on the head and a hammer blow. Eduardo Tercero, who was in a meeting, kept receiving messages on his cell phone. Greetings, valued user. You have spent 100. 000. 000. 000, 00 at the H-Town Casino at 22:06 on XX Several simr bank text messages followed. Eduardo Tercero frowned slightly, suddenly remembering that the little fox had touched his card with his hand when he had argued with him in the morning. So, its the little foxes who spend? The frown, slightly stretched, under the eyes, even a vague smile, the somber mood of the day, surprisingly a little clear. Old K was sitting in the seat next to Eduardo Tercero and was curious to see Eduardo Tercero suddenly smiling like a spring flower. President Eduardo, why are you smiling, have you settled the matter with A?. Eduardo Tercero put his phone away calmly, Nothing. Go and find out where udio is. Old K was slightly stunned, Hasnt Miss udioe home thiste yet?. Eduardo Tercero closed his notebook, aborted the meeting and said to Old K: Thats all for today. Old K asked, Does President Eduardo still want me to find out where Miss udio is? Eduardo Terceros cell phone received another text message about expenses, still from the H-Town Casino. Eduardo Tercero held the phone and said, No, you go home. its good. Chapter 745: Our teacher would like to invite you to tea. Eduardo Tercero, ck trench coat in hand and his long legs descending the stairs, was heading for the exit. Almira Arenas met Eduardo Tercero on the first floor and looked a little wary, Where is President Eduardo going at this hour? He went out to run an errand. With these words, Eduardo Tercero left the vi without looking back. Almira Arenas was no fool, and although Eduardo Tercero answered her perfunctorily, at that moment, udio Belles had not returned, and President Eduardo must have gone to look for the woman. What was so good about that woman that President Eduardo could not stop thinking about her? At the casino. udio Belles and Joachim Moras gambled too much and attracted too much attention. In the casino there are all kinds of people, and not a few assassins are interested in a man of udio Belles magnificent stature. udio Belles and Joachim Moras were soon on the radar.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Joachim Moras was shy and grabbed udio Belles sleeve, udio, we are having too much fun, we are being watched, I think there are a lot of people trying to rob us! Lets get out of here. udio Belles is not afraid: What are you afraid of, have you forgotten what I do for a living, do you want to touch me? Youre going to die. But youre the only one of us who can fight, how can we fight with so many of them? Dont square it, go on. Joachim Moras: Its not easy to follow the big man! Soon after, the casino manager came over and said to udio Belles with a smile, This beautifuldy, since she has spent the most money in our casino tonight, our master would like to meet her and invite her for a cup of tea. udio Belles waved his hand, Dont thank me, I can still contribute to your casinos KPI for the next month or even a quarter, for tea, forget it. Im not a tea drinker. The casino manager still smiled a formic smile and bowed slightly in respect, This youngdy, the person our lord wants to see, has not stopped meeting until now. It would be better to ask the youngdy toe with me. Joaquin Moras hid behind udio Belles with a hunch that with the gentleman behind the casino, one could not gamble. udio, shall we go to the meeting?. udio Belles, seeing how insistent he was, merely said, Since your master is so interested in me, Ill meet with him. This way, miss. The casino manager led udio Belles and Joachim Moras out of the casino. After the casino, there is arge vi. As soon as udio Belles and Joachim Moras entered the vi, they sensed that something was wrong. Suddenly, many concealed weapons were fired around them, which udio Belles and Joachim Moras dodged with quick movements. udio Belles growled: Does this gentleman want to buy me tea or does he want my life? At least Ive contributed so many bills to his casino, and this is how he treats his guests? Snap. Upstairs, there was sudden apuse. udio Belles and Joachim Moras look up and see a long, windy man upstairs, handsome in ck and white pants, with a slightly sinister look on his forehead, as the man walks down the stairs. Joachim Moras couldnt help but stare mesmerized, udio, hes so handsome. udio Belles patted his please visit directly on the head and whispered, Behave yourself, dont get confused, this man is not to be trifled with. The man looked at udio Belles with peachy eyes, How dare you steal President Eduardos card to win such arge sum of money in the casino? Joachim Moras shuddered: Oh, no, it looks like this guy is in cahoots with Eduardo Tercero!. udio Belles smiled slightly, So youre inviting me to tea for Eduardo Tercero?. Hand over President Eduardos card and Ill leave you whole. udio Belles raised his red lips, I did not steal Eduardo Terceros card. The manughed out loud, What thief would admit to stealing? But you, a thief, are brave enough to steal from President Eduardo, on the one hand, and resourceful enough on the other. But youre no fool, and the only thing I cant understand is why you woulde to such a brazen ce as a casino to gamble with a stolen card. Because I gave permission myself. Suddenly, a low, familiar male voice sounded from behind him. udio Belles turned his head to see Eduardo Tercero arriving in a ck trench coat, shrouded in moonlight. Chapter 746: Edward the Third, great man! Bonifacios eyes sparkled at the sight of Eduardo Tercero: President Eduardo, what brings you here?. As Eduardo Tercero approached udio Belles, he saw that she was very scantily d, wearing only a striped shirt and a sweater, and it was alreadyte in the thin winter night, and he had felt the winter in H-Town when he got out of the car a few moments ago, havinge all the way to the casino under the stars. Eduardo Tercero took off the ck trench coat he was wearing and draped it over udio Belles shoulders. udio Belles frowned slightly, Im not cold. Drapeado. Eduardo Terceros unmistakablemand, surrounded by other people besides the two of them, udio Belles didnt bother to pretend with him, having left the casino with heat in his body, and now it was indeed a bit chilly in this vi with all the venttion. Drapeado is drapeado. This action of Eduardo Tercero has unsettled Bonifacio, who at one moment thought that udio Belles was a juggler. Since when is President Eduardo so kind and considerate? Bonifacio let out a soft, yfulugh: So this youngdy is no thief?. Joaquin Moras straightened his back when he saw that the situation had changed and said with a raised chin How can I, udio, be a thief? Now you know it was a misunderstanding, dont you? Now you know it was a misunderstanding, dont you? You just said thief and put a concealed weapon on us. If you hurt us, President Eduardo will not let you go free. Bonifacioughed out loud instead of getting angry and pointed at Joaquin Moras and udio Belles: What did you call her? Do you have an eye problem or is she a transsexual?. As soon as Bonifacios words came out of his mouth, he felt a million cold knives go through his body and he immediately shut up. It was true, how could Eduardo Tercero fall in love with a transsexual, even if he was handsome? Joachim Moras looked at Bonifacio nkly and exined, I was calling her by her first name. Eduardo Tercero frowned. udio? During the day, they were fighting over her ex-husband Esteban Zaragosa, and now shes going out with a white guy and spending his money? At the thought, Eduardo Terceros cold face darkened several times. Arge hand suddenly seized the small hand of the woman next to him, and lightly pulled her into his arms. udio Belles was stunned and unconsciously looked at him, Im not cold anymore. Edward the Third pursed his thin lips, his face sullen, and threw out two words, I am cold. udio Belles: So, you keep it like a heater? Then why did you take off your trench coat and put it on her? This man, really Bonifacio threw a meaningful nce at Eduardo Tercero andughed, Since you are one of President Eduardos men, the misunderstanding has been cleared up, but I tell you, Miss udio, that although you are one of President Eduardos women, you are not a woman. President Eduardo may be rich, but you are a bit of a stretch to lose money that way. To lose a billion dors in one day, if I didnt know better, Id think you held a grudge against President Eduardo. udio Belles grunted slightly, pulled therge hand away from his shoulder, looked at Eduardo Tercero and said nonchntly, Whoever said I was his wife, Im holding a grudge. Dropping the words, udio Belles raised his chin slightly: Joaquin, lets go. Joachim Moras nimbly followed him. Bonifacioughed maniacally, I never thought President Eduardo would have a day when he was dumped by a woman. Eduardo Tercero looked up, The money you lost today in your casino, all back. What, how can you be such a scoundrel, President Eduardo? You are being a viin. There is no negotiation. Otherwise, you wont open this casino tomorrow. Could you be any more scoundrelly? Bonifacio: Eduardo Tercero, great man! Eduardo Tercero walked out of the house without looking back, only to blurt out the most infuriating words: I have no grandfather.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Bonifacio: weed! Chapter 747: Claudio Belles, Don’t You Dare Run Try. When Eduardo Tercero followed him out of the casino, udio Belles had already climbed into a global limited edition Ferrari with Joachim Moras. Joachim Moras was about to start his sports car when Eduardo Tercero pulled right in front of him, stopping them in their tracks. The front of the car nearly hit Eduardo Terceros long legs, but Joachim Moras braked just in time and the Ferrari held on. udio Belles stuck his little body out and shouted to Eduardo Tercero, who was in front of the car: Eduardo Tercero you dont want to die, Id rather die!. In H-Town, in Eduardo Terceros territory, she and Joachim would be in for a rude awakening if they hit Eduardo Tercero with their car. Eduardo Tercero came over with long legs, opened the door, grabbed udio Belles by the wrist and dragged her out of the car. Eduardo Tercero, what are you doing? Thiste at night with a bimbo, are you nning to stay out all night? Joaquin Moras, who was sitting in the Ferrari, raised his eyebrows in defiance at the sudden usation of being a white boy and said, Man, who are you calling a white boy, udio doesnt pay me for anything! Eduardo Tercero bristled at the cloying epithet and narrowed his cold ck eyes as he said coolly, udio, whats with that meaty name? udio Belles mouth twitched, knowing that Eduardo Tercero was a strong man and that if she continued to be this stubborn, she might even get Joaquin in trouble, she waved her hand and said to Joaquin Moras, Joaquin, go back to the hotel and I wille back to see you tomorrow. Joaquin Moras, who was only eighteen and still a child at heart, brushed his lips and said, udio, arent you going to y now? I said I would y until dawn. A night of fun? y what? Eduardo Tercero is a mature man with a quick mind. A night of fun between a man and a woman? What kind of fun? In bed? Eduardo Tercero grabbed udio Belles hand, squeezing it tighter and tighter, and looked at Joaquin Moras with a chilling look. Youre still not leaving?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. That look, as if he was looking at a dead man. As soon as Joaquin Moras eyes met Eduardo Terceros, a subconscious shiver ran through his body and arge pore of sweat rose on his back. Eduardo Terceros look was clearly: dont you want to leave, do you want to die? And that stance was a minute away from pulling out a gun! Joachim Moras stepped on the elerator in a hurry and drove off in his sports car in a huff. Eduardo Tercero seemed to crush his wrists and udio Belles frowned, shaking off his shackles. Eduardo Tercero, lets be clear, I agreed to stay with you for a hundred days, but that doesnt mean that during those hundred days I wont have any freedom. Eduardo Tercero looked her in the eyes and, angry, pursed his lips, During these one hundred days you are my property, so its up to me whether you are free or not. Property? udio Belles is neither a cat nor a dog. udio Belles saw the seriousness with which he spoke and grimaced: Eduardo Tercero, I warn you, it is true that we have a business rtionship, but that does not mean that I have to be under your control. If you continue to be so overbearing and unreasonable, I will have my way out of H-City. I dont know what words tore the taut rope from Edward the Thirds heart, but he snapped it around her waist and chained her in his arms, lowering his head and kissing her hard on the red lips. He is overbearing, unquestioning, and doesnt even leave room for. No room to breathe. udio Belles struggled, clenching her fists and trying to push him away, but the more she struggled, the tighter Eduardo Tercero held her, as if trying to strangle her in his bones and blood, and his arms were like a cage she could not push away. Eduardo Tercero Well She bit her lip hard. Edward the Thirds arms were still firmly around her body when he released her slightly, his forehead resting against hers, his dark eyes cold and hot as he stared at her red, swollen lips and spoke in a single word, You have ways to escape, and I have ways to bring you back, udius Belles. You are not in my good books, and you had better not waste away so easily. Eduardo Terceros voice was muffled and low, and sounded affectionate, but there was a coldness and a murderous intent. It was the first time udio Belles had seen Eduardo Tercero like this and he couldnt help but swallow saliva and look at him slightly, You let go of me first. Eduardo Tercero, knowing that she would not run for the moment, was only slightly displeased by her request and frowned slightly, releasing her with displeasure. It was a long winter night in H-Town, the night was white with chatter, and Eduardo Terceros ck trench coat, the one he had sheathed himself in when he fought earlier, had long since fallen to the ground. Eduardo Tercero bent down, picked up the ck trench coat from the floor, patted the dust and put it back on. udio Belles: A p on the wrist and a piece of candy? How can this man be so clumsy! udius Belles puffed himself up more and more, and as he moved forward, he said viciously, Dont ever treat my friend like that again! If I had not thought of him as your friend, he would be a cold corpse by now. udio Belles raised his eyes to look at him, Joaquin is just a child. Eduardo Tercero grabbed her arm and pushed her against the side of the car, Joachim? Are you that close? udio Belles, youre taking my card and spending my money with the white boy, so if I donte to you tonight, are you going to use my card and go to a hotel with the white boy and get a room? Room? udio Belles raised an eyebrow, his starry eyes staring at him as he deliberately said, Yes, there is an intention to do that. Edward the Thirds chest closed, pinning her against the side of the car, the cold light in his dark eyes turned dangerous. She looked around and pursed her lips, President Eduardo is a respectable man, its not a good idea to make out in the street, is it? This is out, he doesnt want to be embarrassed, she wants to be embarrassed! Eduardo Terceros face turned sullen and shadowed for a moment, as he yanked open the door and pushed it open rather roughly. udius Belles shrugged his sore wrist and grumbled, You want to be gentle! The little white man is gentle. Joachim is my apprentice. Edward the Third froze with jealousy, If you dont want that little white man to die young, dont mention him again. You mentioned him first. Eduardo Tercero gritted his teeth, stepped on the elerator and the car sped like a cheetah down a deserted roadte at night. On the way back to La Vi Real, after a moment of solitary calm while driving, Eduardo Tercero looked coldly at the useless woman upying the passenger seat and asked, What do you n to pay me for the money you owe me? udio Belles raised an eyebrow at this and rolled his eyes, Since when do I owe you money? You lost a lot of my money at the casino today, do you want to deny it? Eduardo Tercero said it in a salty, nonjudgmental, iron-faced way, as if he really wanted her to pay back the money. udio Belles thought that today he had lost almost a billion in the casino, a billion its not something he cant pay, its just that his little coffers are going to really hurt. Its not that I lost it, if you want someone to pay you back, go to Joachim. Joaquin Moras is a regr guy, but hes a good fugitive, and with all the hiding ces in the world, Eduardo Terceros men dont think theyll find him. Eduardo Tercero calmly said, Well, Ill send someone to tie him up and if he doesnt pay me, Ill have him chopped up piece by piece and throw him in the cold river to feed the fish. so brutal? Wouldnt it be a disaster if Joachim was caught ? Is President Eduardo rich enough to take a life for a billion dors? Ive heard that people who have too much blood on their hands lose their loved ones and have nothing toe back to for the rest of their lives, so they will be miserable? Why wont President Edward leave Joachim alone? Eduardo Terceros face was expressionless: Since I already have so much fish blood on my hands, I wouldnt mind getting his again. udio Belles: Tough enough. Chapter 748: Edward the Third under siege Its 1 a. m. after a long day of gambling. udio Bellesy down on the passenger side and fell asleep. Eduardo Tercero took a deep look back and with a free hand again lifted the ck trench coat that had slipped over his body. Bumping into it, udio Belles unconsciously syed out in his car seat, hugging his trench coat as he slept more soundly. The cars, speeding down the river road. Edward the Third withdrew his hand and sighed deeply. The feeling of looking at her like that now and not getting it either was like a tentacle taunting his heart from time to time, it stung and made him ufortable. Not that he hadnt thought of asking Aurelio to simply bring back the memory of his hypnotic dream. But Eduardo Tercero is still Eduardo Tercero, he has his pride and what he has lost, including untouchable hearts, he wants back. Even if, in this battle of love, he never had a chance to win. For ten years, she had no memory of him, her heart was inhabited by White Wolf, whose life she valued more than her own, and for whom she lived and died, and he knew all this. Bitterness, remorse crept into the heart without a pore. What rtionship can withstand a ten-year gap and lost time? But she had lived in his heart for so long, so long, that she had attached herself to so many organs, spreading to the veins, that to truly uproot her would be something Edward the Third seemed incapable of doing. He felt as if he hadmitted suicide. She always remembers that she gave him the best of herself, and she always remembers that ten years ago she too had defied life and death for him. Back to La Vi Real. udio Belles is still asleep and does not seem to wake up. Eduardo Tercero leaned against the car, cocking his head to one side and just watching her in silence. As she sleeps, she is a little less cold and a lot less aggressive, and seems much softer. Eduardo Tercero raised his hand, Almira touched the tip of his nose, and finally Almiras slender fingers scraped the tip of his nose. Very pampered. Eduardo Tercero seemed to feel much better inside, leaning back in the car seat with his hands on the back of his neck and his eyes closed. Almira Arenas has been waiting for Eduardo Tercero to return. As soon as she saw Eduardo Tercero enter the house, Almira Arenas immediately greeted him, Chill Before the words were out of her mouth, she saw the woman cradled in Eduardo Terceros arms. Eduardo Terceros eyes told her to be silent and then, with the sleeping udio Belles in her arms, she moved toward the second bedroom. Almira Arenas stood at attention, her fists clenched. After Eduardo Tercero carried udio Belles to the bed, there were no lights on in the second bedroom and, in the half-light, Eduardo Tercero was about to get up to turn on the light when his neck wrapped around someone tightly. Eduardo Tercero thus leaned over the bed, holding one of udio Belles arms with his big hand and looking at his sleeping face. The sleeping woman, murmured: Esteban, dont divorce me I am very sad She was very sad because no one saw it. Everyone thinks that even udio Belles, who is trapped in love, is still invulnerable. Eduardo Terceros body stiffened for a moment and his face sank. Then, pushing away her hands that were tangled around his neck, he moved slowly and sat down on the edge of the bed beside her.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Moonlight streamed into the cold night, and in its dim light Edward the Third saw the tears at the corners of her eyes, and when he raised his hand to wipe them away, she caught it and buried half her face in his palm. Like a child, her hands firmly grasped his. Eduardo Tercero wasforted by her as if he were Esteban Zaragosa. When he saw her crying and saddened by another man, he should have been angry, but when he saw that she was really hurt, it seemed that he was too, and he could not even use her. Eduardo Tercero stared at her and lowered his voice to a muffled whisper, Esteban Zaragosa does not belong to you. udio, when will you remember that you loved me?. It sounds like a question, but it is more like a conversation with oneself. Early in the morning, at the breakfast table. udio Belles received a call from Joachim Moras, directly in front of Eduardo Tercero, on this side of the phone, saying he would meet him after breakfast. Eduardo Tercero, for the first time in his life, ignored her and did not stop her, as if consenting to the freedom she wanted. Shortly thereafter, Eduardo Tercero left and went to the council chamber to deliberate with the minister. After Eduardo Terceros absence, Almira Arenas had no choice but to mock Joaquin Moras when he picked up udio Belles in saos blue Ferrari. Hm, as soon as President Eduardo is not at home, he hooks up with young white guys and pretends to be fake. udio Belles scoffed and said, Its not like Im Miss Almira pouring her heart out to President Eduardo. I had no feelings for Edward the Third to begin with. With that, he followed Joachim Moras out of the Vi Real in style. Leaving Almira Arenas with an angry face. What makes such a woman, a pilgrim woman, so popr with President Eduardo? A chill enveloped the Council Chamber, a high-level meeting, and the air pressure was so low that no one dared to breathe aloud. Alvino Escajeda threw down a stack of photos and grimaced, grimaced: Mr. Eduardo, look what you have done! Eduardo is trying tomit treason. Eduardo Tercero raised his hand and picked up the photos from the conference table, a sarcastic smile on his face. I didnt think General Alvino had time to send someone to keep an eye on my personal love life. Hmph, if you didnt do these things, naturally I wouldnt know. Eduardo Tercero looks at a photo of a man and a woman, who are none other than he and udio Belles, kissing on the roadst night. The shot is not very clear and a bit blurry, but the irony is real. Is it appropriate to hold an usation like treason over Eduardos head? Eduardo Tercero picked up the photograph, with a cold glint in his eye. Said Alvino Escajeda: But it is a fact that Mr. Eduardo has had dealings with female agents of the Ming Organization and we are not interrogating Mr. Eduardo now, that is out of respect and reverence for the Organization of the ult. Eduardo Tercero scoffed at these grandiloquent words, So General Alvino has reverence and respect for the ult Organization. Alvino Escajeda looked at him through gritted teeth, Eduardo Tercero, Almira, of your age, watch what you say! Ten years ago, we turned a blind eye to the fact that you handed over a major transportation hub like Valencia for free to the Z for the sake of the Ming Organization, a female agent, and I sent someone to investigate her, the same woman from ten years ago! And now what, Mr. Eduardo is going to be turned by this female agent? Its no longer a Ming organization. A little trick like being eliminated from the Ming organization, a trick to fool a three year old, I think Mr. Eduardo is obsessed with women or has ulterior motives! In this case, Eduardo Tercero was at a disadvantage. The fact that Alvino Escajeda was the oldest husband of Erasmo Rn and that La familia Escajeda had been a member of the founding family, coupled with the fact that Alvino Escajeda had a distinguished war record in his youth, made him a powerful figure among the ministers. Alvino Escajeda took the lead and the other ministers also attacked him. Eduardo Tercero cupped the photos and his dark eyes peered as he looked directly into Alvino Escajedas pale eyes. Is General Alvino really afraid of my collusion with the enemy, or is it simply to avenge the death of the son-inw of your former president? Alvino Escajedas face turned red as he was punched in the face and he stood up pointing at Eduardo Tercero, You! Dont you dare talk nonsense. Eduardo Tercero stood up calmly and said in a cold voice: I see that today is not a day to discuss political matters, but to crusade against my private love life! Since we are not discussing politics, I am sorry that Eduardo is not present. Eduardo Tercero left his ministers and, as he headed for the door, he seemed to remember something, turned to Alvino Escajeda and shook the photos in his hand, saying, General Alvino, I will not return these photos to you, but the next time you let someone follow you, I dont know if you will be able to see. You! Chapter 749: Almira Arenas’ trap. Eduardo Tercero returned to the Vi Real exhausted. The old forces had long been dissatisfied with his rather radical policies and had been building up resentment and anger against him for years, and had long wanted to find a pretext to suppress him, even to the point of toppling him from his post as chief of staff of the Concealment Organization. It is very annoying. President Eduardo, youre back. As soon as Almira Arenas saw Eduardo Tercero, she quickly smiled and said, President Eduardo, what would you like to eat today, I told Soledad to cook it himself for lunch today. Eduardo Tercero raised his hand and tugged at the tie around his neck, slightly annoyed, he frowned slightly and threw out a cursory, Whatever. Almira Arenas could see he was in a bad mood and yet she smiled sweetly, President Eduardo, Almira doesnt do casual. Eduardo Tercero ignored her joke and, with only a nce toward the room, asked, Where is udio Belles? Speaking of her, Almira Arenas immediately said, Miss udio left with her boyfriend early in the morning, I dont know if she will be back for lunch, President Eduardo, why dont I call Miss udio? Eduardo Terceros brow furrowed further, but he did not sulk, he just dropped a subdued No need, let her. Eduardo Tercero then went upstairs to the study. Almira Arenas was d to see that President Eduardo had finally grown impatient with udio Belles, that he had so consumed her patience that President Eduardo should have left her alone long ago. With this in mind, Almira Arenas was in an even happier mood and headed to the kitchen to prepare the lunchtime show of her skills. Today the woman who always spoils her fun is not here and the only other people in the vi besides her and President Eduardo are the servants. Almira Arenas also had the audacity to end up drugging the soup she was making. At lunchtime, Eduardo Tercero and Almira Arenas were the only two people at the table, and udio Belles did not eat again. Eduardo Tercero did not have much of an appetite. Almira Arenas handed him a bowl of soup and said in a low voice: President Eduardo, if you have no appetite, at least have some soup to warm up your stomach. Eduardo Tercero took it and drank it straight from the bottle. The smile in Almira Arenas eyes grew sweeter as she looked at the bowl of soup Eduardo Tercero had finished. President Eduardo, would you like something else to eat? Ive been cooking these dishes for a long time. No need. Eduardo Tercero wiped the corner of his mouth with a handkerchief and got up to leave the table. Almira Arenas watched Eduardo Terceros back as he walked up the stairs, the smile of triumph on his red lips bing more and more evident. Soon she will be the legitimate wife of President Eduardos name. She would like to see how that udio Belles can still be arrogant! This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Shortly after Edward the Third returned to the study, he found that the blood in his body, from top to bottom, seemed to begin to boil, and a surge of dryness and heat that could not be ignored came from every limb. The lump in the mans throat slipped, hisrge hand pressed against the edge of the desk in an effort of stoic restraint. A flush of heat ran across the cold, solemn white face. Eduardo Tercero raised his arm, picked up his cell phone and simply called Aurelio. But Aurelio, on the other end, was up to no good, and no one was answering the phone. Damn it! A click. The studio door is pushed open by Almira Arenas. The womans soft, delicate voice rang out, Presidente Eduardo. Eduardo Tercero clenched his fists, gritting his teeth in restraint, the veins in his temples bulging as he tried to remain calm and asked, Whats wrong? Almira Arenas approached him, pretending to raise her hand and touch Eduardo Terceros, and blurted out, President Eduardo, how hot is your body, President Eduardo are you sick? Eduardo Tercero pushed her hand away with a gesture, Im fine, go away. Instead of leaving, Almira Arenas grabbed Eduardo Terceros arm and pressed herself against him, saying in a tender and concerned tone, President Eduardo, you are sick, Im not leaving, you need me now. Eduardo Terceros dark eyes glowed with a bitter, dark aura, and his long fingers cupped Almira Arenas chin as he asked, Did you steal the food? Almira Arenas looked like an innocent little white bunny, red-eyed and biting her lip as she exined, Not me, President Eduardo, President Eduardo whats wrong with you? You go away. Eduardo Tercero didnt want to tangle with her too much and after pulling her arms away, Almira Arenas wrapped her arms around Eduardo Terceros waist again. President Eduardo, do you want to do you want me? I I can give President Eduardo. Almira Arenas blushed and uttered these words, her hands already unbuttoning Eduardo Terceros shirt. Let go. Eduardo Tercero ordered. Almira Arenas, having seized the perfect opportunity, did not want to let go and wrapped herself around Eduardo Tercero, kissing and hugging him in rapture. In front of Eduardo Tercero, she doesnt want to be a girl, she doesnt want to be a girl, she doesnt want to be a girl, she wants Eduardo Tercero. President Eduardo, love me, OK I love you very much It was a scene of embarrassment and Embarrassed and unspeakably sour, Almira Arenas screamed, stripped, wrapped herself tightly around Eduardo Tercero and stood on tiptoe to send her red lips Eduardo Terceros sanity, almost burned. As Almira Arenas tangled with him, Eduardo Terceros arm swung a stack of photographs from the table onto the carpet. It was Alvino Escajeda who got someone to follow him and udio Belles to take the picture. Eduardo Tercero looked down, and in the chaos of his vision, he saw the woman in the photo, and desire came fiercely to him, but a voice brought him back to a moment of calm and self-control. Eduardo Tercero closed his eyes slightly, his mind recalling the words of the once dominant little fox. If President Eduardo has looked at many women before, he can only look at me in the future. If President Edward has not looked at other women before, then he cannot look at other women in the future either. In the heart, trembling. The body feverishly tries to look at the little fox and then crushes it in his arms, fiercely The desk phone suddenly rang. Eduardo Tercero struggled to maintain hisst vestiges of sanity, reached for the cell phone and picked it up. Instead, Almira Arenas snatched it away, clutching the cell phone tightly, and ran to the window sill, crying without dignity and pleading, Dont answer President Eduardo begs you not to answer . Almira Arenas knows exactly what it would mean if the n failed today. She would have lost Eduardo Terceropletely. He is not avable. She cant afford to lose President Eduardo. Almira Arenas throws the phone, straight out the window. Eduardo Tercero quickly heads for the studio door, only to be disturbed again by Almira Arenas. Eduardo Tercero was so weak from the effects of the drugs that enveloped her so tightly that he could not push. udio Belles met Aurelio in the courtyard when he returned to the Vi Real. Aurelio panicked and ran into the house, where he was grabbed by udio Belles. Youre a thief, arent you, why are you running away? Aurelios face was tense, President Eduardo called me an hour ago and I was busy and didnt hear him. udio Belles put his arms around him and mocked him, I didnt realize you were so afraid of Eduardo Tercero. President Eduardo if something happens and I dont get there in time, Im going to die a horrible death! udio Belles and Aurelio were on their way to the door of Eduardo Terceros studio when they heard a strange noise. udio Belles: Aurelio put his ear close to the door and leaned in to listen carefully, What is it,panion?. udio Belles looked at Aurelio slumped against the door and, God forbid, lifted a foot and kicked Aurelio straight into the study. Chapter 750: Eduardo Tercero You could be a little more brazen. Shit it hurts! Aurelio was kicked by udio Belles with this kick, straight into the studio. As soon as Aurelio got up, he saw the disgusting image on the studio couch and burst out in astonishment, Fuck!. Aurelio reached up to cover his eyes and turned to the door in a hurry, but the man pinned on the couch angrily rebuked him, Come back here!. The angry mans voice was hoarse, low and full of desire. Aurelio hesitated for several seconds as he moved in and out. Until Eduardo Tercero burst out again, Are you deaf?. Aurelio hurried into the studio. But Almira Arenas, who was already almost naked, was extremely embarrassed. Aurelio kept his head down, not looking at Almira Arenas, who pulled a nket from the side to wrap around her body, and ran out of the studio with red eyes covering her mouth. As she ran towards the door of the studio, she ran into udio Belles, who was looking at her with a somber face, and Almira Arenas looked at her with indignation and said with clenched teeth: udio Belles, now you are happy! But I tell you that I am not going to give up President Eduardo! Even if I dont get President Eduardo, you wont!. The hardened look in his eyes was as if he wanted to tear udio Belles apart. udio Belles growled softly and ignored her. On the couch, Eduardo Tercero was barely managing to sit up, a wave of heat almost burning him. After taking Eduardo Terceros pulse, Aurelio stammered: This President Eduardo, he needs a woman now. Cant you cure him? Eduardo Terceros eyes twitched. Aurelio: Of course, because I am a man. Unless President Eduardo is a ditto. But, even if President Eduardo is, he is not! udio Belles was turning to leave when Eduardo Tercero suddenly shouted, Stop!. udio Belles hugged him, What are President Eduardos instructions? That Miss Almira did not satisfy President Eduardo or what?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Come here. Two words that would not be tolerated. Eduardo Tercero called out to her and udio Belles leaned against the door frame, not moving. Eduardo Tercero was running out of patience, not to mention that his body was burning more and more in fistfuls. Dont make me repeat myself, you know the consequences. Her look was a clear indication that if she didnt pass, she would be drawn and quartered. There was no point in asking for trouble when she was going to be around him for dozens of days, and she approached him reluctantly. As soon as she was close enough, Eduardo Tercero reached out and snapped her wrist, pulling her into his arms. Aurelio: Eduardo Tercero gave Aurelio a stern look, What are you still doing here, do you want to observe and learn?. Aurelio: cough, President Eduardo, Miss udio, take your time, give yourselves with this drug and remember, dont overdo it, it hurts, it hurts. Eduardo Tercero: Get out of here right now. Yes, yes, yes. udio Belles: Aurelio closed the door on them as they left the studio. The moment the door closed, at the same time, Eduardo Terceros tall body pressed tightly against it. udio Belles was pinned down on the couch by him while the woman had her hands against his chest. Eduardo Tercero took her hands between his, his voice already hoarse beyond words, Have you forgotten that until these hundred days are over, you have to cooperate with whatever I want you to do? I didnt forget. Edward the Third, staring at the face beneath him that he had lusted after for ten years, ced warm kisses on his ear and lips and said in a muffled voice, Then dont refuse me, udio, I need you. udius Belles frowned, Whos udius? Its you. Fuck him! Son of a bitch! Bullshit without even an eraser. udio Belles pushed him aside and red at him. Eduardo Tercero lowered his dark, rolling eyes and said, You can turn me down, but theres no chance of anything happening to me because of this drug. You can find another woman. I dont want it. Without hesitation, Eduardo Tercero responded with these words. Perhaps his answer was too dry, so much so that even udio Belles was a bit stunned. Eduardo Tercero made a dry lump in his throat and looked at her, saying in one word, I only want you, I dont need anyone else. udio Belles heartbeat managed to beat several beats faster. When a man, and an incredibly handsome one at that, looks at you with affection and says, I dont want anyone else, I only want you, any woman gets excited. udio Belles is no exception. Inexplicably, her face warmed as well, as if she had been infected by Eduardo Tercero, But thats not how you behave, I need to remind you that you almost rolled over in bed with that Miss Almira a moment ago. They made me do it. udio Belles mouth twisted as he stared at the innocent look on Eduardo Terceros face. A tall man, 57, tantly saying he was forced by a woman? Sir. Eduardo, can you get any more brazen? Eduardo Tercero ducked his head and sealed his lips. Well, he is more brazen. udio Belles still reached for his shoulder. Eduardo Tercero stifled the fire coursing through him, Youd better have something else to make it worth waiting for. The girl beneath her, her eyes suddenly wavering, said with some squirming, I dont like the Almira Arenas smell youre wearing right now, and this couch, I dont want to be here with you Before she could finish her sentence, the man on top of her suddenly stood up and grabbed her straight across the room. Because of the drugs, Eduardo Tercero did not have much strength and udio Belles unconsciously asked, Can you? Put me down, Im going to walk alone. Eduardo Tercero looked at her coldly, Dont always ask a man if hes okay, especially at a time like this. As soon as the door to the study was pushed open, Aurelio, who was outside listening to the roots in the wall, gave a thump and fell t on his face. Eduardo Tercero: You hide here, are you looking to die? Aurelio stood up and rubbed his nose: That President Eduardo is done with his business? So soon? Eduardo Tercero walked toward the second bedroom with udio Belles in his arms, letting it drop, He hasnt started yet. udio Belles: This man, could he be more direct in his words! Aurelio, in the back, kept saying, Remember, dont overdo it!. In the bathroom of the second bedroom, a fragrant . Aromatic. The mans suit pants and the womans shirt and skirt, all lying on the carpet, were folded on top of each other. A room, as intertwined as could be, where the air seemed to glow with fire, a bit of it kindling, never to cease . Outside, the sky turns from white to ck. It was a cold, starry night in the middle of winter, but inside the house it was warm, the ambiguity of the room had not yet faded, and passion lingered in the air. The scent of passion lingered in the air. Eduardo Tercero woke up and, looking at the sweaty woman in his arms, could not help lowering his gaze and kissing her forehead. udio Belles, who had not slept soundly and was sore and swollen as if he had been crushed by a truck, also woke up soon after. As soon as I opened my eyes, I saw Eduardo Terceros face magnified in front of me. Inexplicably, with red ears, she turned her eyes away from him and rolled over in his arms, not looking at him. Eduardo Tercero came up behind her and wrapped his long arms around her, Shy?. The man was stubborn, Its not the first time, why be shy? Without prodding her, Eduardo Tercero merely rubbed Almira along the edge of the nape of her neck, Im going to take a shower, together? No. A dry refusal. If youre really with him, Im afraid you wont be able to stop the fire tonight. Edward the Third, knowing he had tired her out, did not press the issue, but rose from the bed and, naked and strong as David, walked on two legs to the bathroom in full view of her udius Belles walked over, picked up the pillow and buried his face in it. The temperature of his face, feverish to boiling. Chapter 751: Assigned to the West In the second half of the evening, Eduardo Tercero set to work in his study. When I saw the couch, I remembered that I had almost done something irredeemably wrong with Almira Arenas on it during the day, and I was inexplicably disturbed. The next morning, the butler was asked to rece the expensive sofa. Early the next morning. When udio Belles woke up and went downstairs, he was surprised not to see Almira Arenas in the living room. Whats the matter with that Miss Almira? Eduardo Tercero sat down at the table and raised his eyebrows slightly, What, are you looking forward to seeing her every morning? udio Belles sat across the table, took a slice of toast, ate two bites and said, That Senorita Almira is the apple of President Eduardos eye, and how can President Eduardo ask me such a wise question when he has given up his master bedroom to someone else. I gave her the master bedroom, but I didnt bother to tangle with her. exined Eduardo Tercero with nonchnce. udio Belles nodded, unimpressed, Taking people home voluntarily is also a way of not tangling with them. Eduardo Terceros hand, clutching the knife and fork, faltered and he looked at the woman who had so nonchntly messed with him, and was amused. Taking Almira Arenas home was certainly not to tangle with her. udio Belles sketches an Almira smile, somewhat mockingly. He picks up a ss of juice and takes a sip. But before he could swallow the juice, he heard Eduardo Tercero say in a serious voice, Bringing Almira Arenas home, which I thought would make you jealous, doesnt seem to have had much effect. Pfft. Cough cough The mouthful of juice in udio Belles mouth gave way to a gag straight down his throat. Juice to overflowing. Eduardo Tercero reached across the table and touched his fingertips to the corner of her mouth, wiping the juice from the corner. No, Ill do it myself. udio Belles, not knowing if it was gagging or shyness that made his face flush, picked up a handkerchief from the table and wiped it messily in his mouth. Eduardo Tercero withdrew his hand and looked into her face, his thin lips curved. After breakfast, Eduardo Tercero went out. Arriving at the Royal Woond Gardens. The current president, a native of The Tercero family, is Eduardo Terceros own uncle, Basilio Tercero. Basil Tercero, dressed in a Chinese suit, stepped forward with his hands behind his back, admiring the trees in the Woond Gardens, and said in a nonchnt manner, Eduardo, I always thought you were a mature and understanding adult, after so many years as the head of the ult Organization, why are you still the head of the ult Organization for so many years, and you have gone through so much bloodshed, why are you still so angry? Is the guy referring to the incident in the council chamber the other day when I got beaten up? Basilio Tercero turned to shoot a sly look at Eduardo Tercero and said, Im not asking you to be farcical with the old ministers, but they are the ones who have the lifeblood of the country and the government, and the big families behind them should be treated with care. Although they cant really do anything to you, you have to be more cautious than the others when you are sitting in this position. Eduardo Tercero could not deny it and, with a weak reply, said no more, but followed Basilio Tercero on his walk through the gardens. Basilio Terceroughed lightly, I dont have to tell you these truths, you know them too. What about that girl, is she one of the Ming Organization people or not? Yes, but not now. Basil the Third frowned slightly, It seems those old ministers havent made a pass at her either. That girl, whether she is now or not, is a member of the Ming Organization, a name that can never be erased. If you were seeing a normal girl, even if she wasnt in the public eye, they couldnt say a word about you, but Eduardo, youre now with a girl with a former conviction, how are you going to get those ministers to budge? Eduardo Tercero said quietly, The guy doesnt have to be embarrassed. Basilio Tercero sighed and said with a serious look, You are as stubborn as your father. If your father finds out about this, hell have to teach you a lesson. You asked me not to make things difficult, but now that those old ministers have signed a petition saying that you are inclined to collude with the enemy, what do you want me to do with you? Uncle do with me what you must, I have noints. Basilio Tercero looked at him unable to speak for a long time, Hey, is that girl really that important, do you know she could be the biggest stain on your life? Eduardo Tercero looked up and spoke firmly, I dont care if its her, if its a stain or a highlight. As long as its her, its fine. Eduardo! If the president came today to talk to me about my feelings, the president might as well remove me from my post. Basilio Tercero pointed to Eduardo Tercero: You, , are a great disappointment to me and to your father! What was the charm of that girl that made you like her for ten years and not forget it? Eduardo Tercero said flippantly, She just has that charm. In one sentence, the top man Basilio Tercero could not say otherwise. Basilio Tercero walked over to the orchids he had carefully nted, picked up the sprinkler and watered them, pondered for a while and then said, Since you are so stubborn, I cant fire you, but now that you are in H-City, hovering under the noses of the old ministers, it is inevitable that they will criticize you when they see you. Tell you what, go spend some time on the western frontier, where there is usually unrest. The old ministers will only let you go when they see you ufortable. Will this, really, make things right, would it be too light a penalty? Basil the Third growled hatefully and said, Youll know when you go there that you cante back until youve lost half your life on the frontier. If you had been more ruthless and broken up with the girl, you wouldnt be in this situation now. Thanks uncle. No need to thank me, Edward the Third, but are you aware of the situation you find yourself in? A whole room of courtiers is criticizing you, and if they let out the slightest word to the public now, your future will bepletely ruined at the hands of that girl. I know. Eduardo Tercero remained unperturbed, leaving Basilio Tercero with no room to lose his temper. Basilio Tercero sighed heavily, Its up to you! If youve made up your mind, go now, you cant stay long in H-City. Yes. This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Inside the business car, Eduardo Terceros face is cold. While driving, old K took a couple of nces at Eduardo Terceros mood in the rearview mirror and spoke cautiously, President Eduardo, is the president upset about Miss udio? Eduardo Tercero emitted an indifferent hmm and then said, Tomorrow I will leave for the western border, you stay in Ciudad-H and keep an eye on the old ministers and keep in touch with me. Old K was puzzled, Was it because of Miss udio that you were sent to the western frontier? No. Edward the Third said two words sharply and decisively. But ghost believes it. Both Eduardo Tercero and udio Belles are so special that, together, the two are andmine, and their identities are a liability to each other. Old K asked, So, you go to the western border and take Miss udio with you? Edward the Third said without emotion, Its not a trip to the western frontier, so why take her? If I had to take her with me to the western frontier, Im afraid the old ministers would criticize me again for taking a woman to warm my bed even to put down a rebellion. Old K didnt want tough, but smiled anyway, Thats true. But Edward Thirds eyes blushed slightly, Im afraid The Third family will turn on her and inform me as soon as there is movement. Old K wondered, The Tercero family people are rted to President Eduardo, they all know that President Eduardo likes Miss udio, and even if so, would they dare touch Miss udio? Its because I like him. Thats why it must be destroyed. If I liked a cat or a dog, it would be fine. But the one I like is not a normal girl. Chapter 752: So don’t fall in love with me. The Royal Vi. udio Belles ying with HAHA in the courtyard. Soledad approached with a sad face, Miss udio, I was tidying up President Eduardos study when I saw these photos on his desk. They are President Eduardos private business, and Im not supposed to interfere. But these photos were obviously taken by someone else, and with President Eduardos special status, Im afraid they were used by someone else to threaten President Eduardo. Soledad handed those photos to udio Belles. udio Belles took it and looked at it for a few moments; the photos were all of her being intimate with Eduardo Tercero. Eduardo Tercero, who is the head of the ult Organization, and she, who has worked for the Ming Organization and Z, are on opposite sides of Eduardo Terceros sword. Soledad, I understand, put those pictures back, no need to say anything to President Eduardo. Right. udio Belles crouched down on the grass, reached up to pet HAHAs dogs head and muttered to himself, Why does your father insist on keeping me with him when your father and I are so special? Your father isnt really in love with me, is he?. But doing the math, the time they had known each other was too short, leaving aside that 100-day deal, before that, they had only met two or three times in total, except for the first time she set him up and slept with him by mistake, and the subsequent encounters were all for business and political matters. Eduardo Tercero does not seem to be the type of man who is easily seduced by a womans beauty. If he were to fall in love with her, it would be too frivolous. In the midst of his daze, a ckmercial vehicle, the one Eduardo Tercero usually uses to go out, entered the courtyard. Eduardo Tercero got out of the car on his long legs and HAHA, on this side, saw his master and ran happily towards the man, rubbing against his long legs pouting and pouting. Eduardo Tercero frowned slightly, finding HAHA too clingy. udio Belles stood up and watched as the clean-cut male figure walked towards her with HAHA, feeling the image somehow familiar, a sense of already vu, but not remembering where he had met him. A moment of bewilderment. Until Edward the Third approached her, reached out and rubbed HAHAs little doggy head and said, Im leaving tomorrow, so Ill leave HAHA in your care for the time Im away. udio Belles replied, Where is President Eduardo going? Eduardo Terceros eyes shed with surprise, not really thinking that she was concerned about where he was going, a concern that only udio had shown her ten years earlier. He said nonchntly, The western frontier. After saying that, he added, I probably wont be back for another year and a half. If you dont want to stay here and take care of HAHA, thats fine with me. After all, the agreement between them was only for a hundred days, and it would soon be three short months. In that case, wouldnt President Eduardo take a loss? Im on it. Eduardo Tercero was uncontested and just curved his thin lips without speaking. Shes not in H-Town, no one is able to protect her, and by now The Tercero family must be keeping an eye on her, so its best to let her go to the end of the world and wait for her to return before looking for her. After dinner, Eduardo Tercero packed his bags. udio Belles stood in the doorway of his studio and knocked on it, arms folded, glowering at the man working inside. Why would you suddenly go to the western border? Youre at least a member of royalty, how could I suddenly throw you such a difficult bone as the western frontier? Without looking up, Eduardo Tercero said in a gruff tone, Im the only one who can ride a ce as bad as the western frontier. udio Belles brushed his red lips: arrogance. Seeing that the man was still not paying too much attention to him, for whatever reason, perhaps because of a few nights of sprayed coupling, udius Belles unconsciously reminded him of something. Theres a lot of war on the western frontier, take care of yourself. Eduardo Terceros hand, wielding the pen, gave a slight pause, closed the folder and looked at the woman standing in the study doorway, with scrutinizing eyes, Are you worried about me? udius Belles bit his lip and asked again, Its not because of me that youve suddenly been sent to such a hard ce, is it? Do you think I would live or die for you? OK, she was the one who thought too much, Then when President Edward leaves tomorrow, I wont pretend to stay here either. udio Belles had just turned around when Eduardo Tercero looked behind him and suddenly took the floor and asked, If I go to the western border for you, will youe with me? udius Belles, who had his back to Eduardo Tercero, copied his hands in his pockets, smiled and said, President Eduardo, let me remind you that you are a man of the ult Organization and I am a man of the Ming Organization, although now I am no longer one, but there is a gulf of position between us that cannot be crossed. ?Y? So dont fall in love with me, then President Edward youre going to have a bad time. And I wont feel much better either. said udio Belles. I had only seen Esteban Zaragosa do such a stupid thing as drop everything to get someone, and Lobo nco died for Dulcina Calvo. Hes not an emotional person, so he wouldnt do something like that. If the other person gave up what was most important to her, the feelings were too heavy for her. The next morning, Eduardo Tercero left without a word. At La Vi Real, udio Belles seems to be the master. Not two days after Eduardo Tercero left, Mario came to La Vi Real once and went so far as to point a gun at udio Belles head. Old K stopped him: Mario, you are crazy! If President Eduardo finds out you killed Miss udio, President Eduardo will never let you go! Mario gritted his teeth as he held his gun tightly, Its all because of this woman! President Eduardo once, ten years ago! President Eduardo almost died in the Z. And now this woman has forced President Eduardo to go to a ce like the Western Frontier! udio Belles made an astonished face, What do you mean I hurt Eduardo Tercero once, ten years ago? How could Eduardo Tercero be hurt because of her when, as far as she could remember, she hadnt known him ten years ago?N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Mario snorted coldly and sneered at her, You pretend, keep pretending! In fact, this time you followed President Eduardo to H-City, or you had the idea to have President Eduardo killed! K, who was dragging Mario outside, said to udio Belles with a smile, Miss udio, dont bother with Mario, he just got his head kicked in by a donkey today! Mario was grumpy: Dont pull me! Old K, let go! udio Belles pursed his red lips and said coldly, Old K, let him go and let him go on, Id like to know what happened to Eduardo Tercero and me ten years ago. Old K covered Marios mouth with one hand, Its nothing!. Mario detached himself from Old Ks hand, Let go of her! Arent you ying dumb, Im going to tell her! Ten years ago, you were an undercover agent sent by the Ming organization to seduce President Eduardo and make him fall in love with you, even though President Eduardo ended up knowing that you were one of the Ming organizations men, he still risked his life for you. He was chased by Orlondo Martas men and almost died at the Z. And you, you set President Eduardo up to die, over and over again, but still President Eduardo gave you his heart and soul! Youre a woman! Have you no conscience? udius Belles, for a moment, found it hard to digest such an amount of information, and the most crucial question of all, why didnt those memories exist in his head at all? What, Ive been scolded and I have nothing to say? Im not impressed by anything you said. Chapter 753: Memories from ten years ago. Inside the studio. Old K opened the safe and handed udio Belles a small, delicate metal box with an oil painting. Miss udio, President Eduardo guessed before he left for the western border that perhaps in his absence you would know what happened between you and him ten years ago. You were the one implicated and he said he had no right to hide it from you.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. This box was also exined to me beforehand by President Eduardo and was given to you. Inside there must be something from ten years ago between you and President Eduardo. udius Belles took the small, unassuming steel box and was slightly puzzled, So, why dont I remember anything youre talking about?. Old K said, I was once sent by President Edward to investigate Miss udios memory, and what I discovered was that at that time, after Miss udio fell into the sea to save President Edwards life, she was rescued by the men of the Ming organization and during hera, the men of the Ming organization hypnotically sealed this memory of Miss udios mind with President Edward. udio Belles frowned, Hypnotic abduction? The only three people who have this medical ability in the Ming organization are Esteban Zaragosa, Tom Paul and Yanamaria Felix. But this memory, if Miss udio wants to meet him, President Eduardo has said that Aurelio can help Miss udio retrieve it. udio Belles gritted his teeth, that damned Eduardo Tercero, what was he doing telling her these things after he was gone? If he hadnt known these things, he would have left today for a life of luxury. Was he now expecting her to run to the western border to ask him for rification? She is not going. udius Belles said coldly, No, I have things to do, Ill leave you. Old K saw udius Belles about to leave with the box and asked sharply, Where is Miss udius going?. Get out of here, didnt you say it was because of me that they sent Eduardo Tercero to the western frontier? I am in no condition to stay with Eduardo Tercero, and now that Eduardo Tercero is not here, no one will stop me from leaving. It is good for you, Sir. Eduardo, let me go. Old K: Shouldnt one fly straight west to run to President Eduardo when one knows these things? This woman, is she really hard-hearted? udio Belles left the Rs. Upon arrival in La Ciudad Santa, as soon as hended, the first call was to Esteban Zaragosa. Im at the airport in The Holy City, drive and pick me up. With these words, udio Belles simply hung up the phone. Esteban Zaragosa would have absolutely yed Dulcina Calvo if he had dedicated himself to hypnotizing her memory ten years ago. In the morning, Dulcina Calvo is still sleeping like a little pig in Esteban Zaragosas arms. Esteban Zaragosa receives a call from udio Belles and moves to get up, only to wake Dulcina Calvo. Dulcina Calvo slips her arm around his waist and growls with her eyes closed, What are you doing up so early, husband? udio just called me and told me that the person is at the airport in La Ciudad Santa and asked me toe pick her up. Dulcina Calvo closed her eyes and went back to sleep, first with an mmm and then, after about three seconds, Dulcina Calvo suddenly sat up with a start. Esteban Zaragosa looked at his little wife who was acting like a little crazy and couldnt help butugh, Such a reaction to the mention of udio?. Dulcina Calvo scratched her disheveled hair, turned her head toward Esteban Zaragosa and asked anxiously, Didnt you say he was with Eduardo Tercero in R? Why has hee to La Ciudad Santa to see you again? Is he going to kidnap you again for something dangerous? Esteban Zaragosa frowned and reassured Dulcina Calvo: Not really, she may havee to La Ciudad Santa on vacation. I know her better as a person, its okay, she must be up to something! Esteban Zaragosa raised his hand to rub the little girls little head and said softly, Arent you sleeping?. Dulcina Calvo got up, No more sleeping, Im going with you to see udio Belles and Ill keep an eye on you, I cant let him steal you. She got up with a quick movement, its the first time Ive seen her get up so abruptly in the middle of the winter morning. Esteban Zaragosa watched her small back as she searched for clothes in front of her closet, holding her forehead and smiling helplessly. For the rest of her life, Mrs. Jiang feared that she would always live in the shadow of udio Belles domain. Esteban Zaragosa could not understand, Dulcina, you are not even afraid of me, why are you so afraid of udio Belles? Of course Im not afraid of you, you obey me in everything. That udio Belles woman is another story, Ive had a heart attack every day Ive spent with her, that woman, she pulls out a gun at the drop of a hat. Shesing to our houseter and Im very afraid of scaring little Bo. Esteban Zaragosa: . But how do I see it, doesnt little Bo love you as his real mother every time he sees her? Without looking back, Dulcina Calvounched, Po is a horny!. The corners of Esteban Zaragosas mouth twitched; what kind of mother would say that about her son. Chapter 754: Recovering That Memory La Ciudad Santa airport, after Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo picked up udio Belles with extremely low air pressure in the car. Dulcina Calvo found the atmosphere unpleasant and nced in the rearview mirror at udio Belles in the back seat and cautiously took the floor to ask, udio, what brings you to La Ciudad Santa all of a sudden? What, you dont wee me? As soon as he opened his mouth, he was dropping his gun. Dulcina Calvo bit her tongue and immediately spoke against her will, Of course not! Little Bo misses you as an aunt. The devil wills. udio Belles humored her words and deliberately said, Oh? If Bao misses me so much as an aunt, then Ill stay longer in your big vi this time, is that okay with you Dulcina?. Dulcina Calvo: er No, no. But Esteban Zaragosa might have an opinion. udio Belles raised an eyebrow, Esteban Zaragosa what could he have to say about it?. Esteban Zaragosa looked at his young wife, who had been frantically hinting at him from the passenger side, and said, Its not very convenient. But what are you doing here in La Ciudad Santa at this hour, and how has Eduardo Tercero let you out when, for all I know, he hasnt yet finished your hundred-day appointment with him? At the mention of it, udio Belles face grew increasingly grim, Esteban Zaragosa, I have something to ask you. What is it? I met Eduardo Tercero ten years ago, didnt I? There was a sh of surprise in Esteban Zaragosas eyes, but not too much; it was something to be expected sooner orter after she met Eduardo Tercero. Yes. The answer was crisp. udio Belles cuts to the chase and asks, Who hypnotically sealed the memories of Eduardo Tercero in my mind? Esteban Zaragosa did not shy away from the truth either and said with sincerity, Yanamaria Felix. Were you and Tom Paul involved? There was, when it was I who supported Yanamaria Felix in sealing her memory of Eduardo Tercero. Dulcina Calvo, who was sitting in the passenger seat, could feel the murderous intent emanating from the woman in the back seat, getting stronger and stronger. Dulcina Calvo rubbed her buttocks and snorted, Uh what are you talking about and why cant I understand it?. None of your business, Dulcina Calvo, shut up. Dulcina Calvo immediately shut her mouth after udio Belles direct and cold response. More afraid of udio Belles than of her own husband. Esteban Zaragosa frowned, unable to see his wife aggrieved, udio, it is true that I have wronged you in this matter, but it has nothing to do with Dulcina and I forbid you to be so rude to her. udio Belles did not bother to take him at his word defensively and told him, word for word, You had better clear up what happened between Eduardo Tercero and me. Esteban Zaragosa said flippantly, Ill tell you what I know, word for word, but its up to you if you decide to recover your memory after learning these things. udio Belles sped his hands. Arriving at the Casa del Rio. Esteban Zaragosa enters the studio with udio Belles. Dulcina Calvo stands outside the studio and listens intently to what is going on inside, but try as she might, she cannot hear what is being said.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Inside the studio. Esteban Zaragosa gives aplete ount of those events of ten years ago. udio Belles face, increasingly cold and white. He never imagined that there would be so much entanglement between her and Eduardo Tercero. Esteban Zaragosa stood up, approached her, patted her on the shoulder and said: I also gave you to Eduardo Tercero partly because I wanted you to put an end to that rtionship you had ten years ago. Or, failing that, for you to make itplete. It is up to you to consider whether you want that memory back, and I support your decision. udius Belles sat quietly in his study while Almira sighed and ran her hands over her face in silence. I want to be left alone. Esteban Zaragosa leaves the studio and closes the door. Chapter 755: Flying west to meet Eduardo Tercero As soon as Esteban Zaragosa walked out the studio door, he came upon Dulcina Calvo lying in the doorway with her ears pricked up, listening to what was going on inside, as if she were a burr. Esteban Zaragosa grabbed his young wife by the back of the neck and pulled her down the stairs as if she were a chicken. Dulcina Calvo asked curiously, What were they talking about in the studio a moment ago? Irrelevant. And why did udio Belles stay in the studio as if something big had happened? Esteban Zaragosa looked at her pretty little face and teased her deliberately in her ear, Hes probably wondering if she wants to take her husband with her. When Dulcina Calvo heard this, she immediately folded her arms, Hes got her by the short hairs! If she takes you, Ill Ill take my chances with her. Esteban Zaragosa smiled slightly, looking at her arrogant little face, How are you going to confront her, you forget that udio has a gun in his hand?. I I grabbed hold of her thighs and wouldnt let her go. Dulcina, youre still cute for three seconds. Dulcina Calvo bristled and threw her arms around Esteban Zaragosas waist, I wouldnt have let her take you anyway!. Esteban Zaragosa reached out and stroked the little things head in his arms, smoothing the fur. Shes still not capable enough to take me captive, and Im not going with her. In the study, udius Belles pondered for about half an hour. He never came out. Dulcina Calvo nced from time to time at the closed studio. Whats the matter with udio Belles, hes not hiding in his studio doing something stupid, is he? Hes thinking about something and it wille out naturally when hes figured it out. Dont worry. In the studio. udio Belles looks at the iron box with the oil painting in his hand and reaches out to open it. It contains a photograph of her with Eduardo Tercero, and the date, in the lower right corner of the photograph, is ten years ago. The girl in the photograph, somewhat youthful looking, with a pretty but childlike face, rests her head on the shoulder of the handsome young man, smiling wryly and cheerfully. The man, who ten years ago was not as quiet and restrained as he is now, has the handsome appearance of a nobleman, which is also attractive. udius Belles fingers ran over the man and woman in the photograph, took a deep breath, and his gaze returned to the rest of the contents of the box. There is also a silver pistol, which appears to be a custom-made model, with a few nicely cut diamonds set in the grip, a beautiful look for a gun for a woman. It was probably Eduardo Tercero, at the time, who gave it to her as a gift. Inside the box, there is a nondescript woodenb. In theb, some long strands of hair are tangled. The photograph and the gun, which she could see, worried her. And this woodenb, was it the one she used? udius Belles frowned slightly as his eyes fell on a bullet in the box. What is the collectors value of this bullet, again? She had many more questions in her head, but her mind was nk and the only person who could answer her doubts, besides the one who could help her recover her memory now, was Eduardo Tercero. But now that she knows all this, for a moment, she does not know how to face Eduardo Tercero. It was dinner time before udio Belles left his studio.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Downstairs, Esteban Zaragosa and Dulcina Calvo had prepared dinner. Dulcina Calvo wiped her hands and said, udio, its time for dinner. udio Belles looked down coldly and said to Esteban Zaragosa, Come upstairs for a moment, I have something to tell you. Esteban Zaragosa patted Dulcina Calvo on the waist and said, Go on, take the little treasure and eat by yourself without waiting for me. Esteban Zaragosa went upstairs and asked, Everything solved?. udio Belles is blunt: Whether those disturbing memories or whatever, they are part of my life, and even if I dont care, I want to know what really happened with me and Eduardo Tercero ten years ago. Its my right as a party. Well, in that case, Ill help you get your memory back. The next morning, when Dulcina Calvo went up to udio Belles for breakfast, she knocked several times on the door, but no one answered. When Dulcina Calvo pushed open the door, she found the room empty and deserted. Dulcina Calvo said as Esteban Zaragosa approached with Beby in his arms, udio Belles is gone. Esteban Zaragosa was not surprised, It should have been for Eduardo Tercero. udio Belles, who had traveled to R overnight, borrowed a helicopter from Old K as soon as hended in H-Town. Old K could never have imagined that udio Belles would return to R. udio Belles asked Old K for a map of the route, got on the helicopter and was soon on his way out. West, border. Two men sitting under a moonlit night, drinking beer. Aurelio looked at the bright moon in the sky and sighed, Only in a ce as deste as the West can you see such a big moon. Edward the Third raised an eyebrow, There is no beauty here, no entertainment in a money pit, only this bright moon, sorry you came west with me? Of course Im sorry, that Id be happy toe here where birds donty eggs. I too would like to wake up in a peaceful ce every day, now I stay here and just go to sleep and wake up in a pile of stinking soldier sweat balls every day. At least I got you a single room. If Mario and the others came with them, theyd really sleep with the soldiers balls. Aurelioughed twice, unconcerned, It seems the Lord of the Court is very fond of me. Eduardo Tercero took the beer in his hand and drank it in one gulp. Aurelio asked curiously, President Eduardo, the truth is that I dont understand, being sent here for a woman and not dragging someone with you, you dont know how long you are going to be here yet. Besides, diseases and wars can break out here at any time, and Im not cursing you, in case something happens to you, is it really worth paying so much for her? Eduardo Tercero stood up, ring, It wille. Aurelio, somewhat confused, looked at Eduardo Terceros back as he walked away and asked, Are you that sure, maestro? What if that woman has no heart? Eduardo Tercero made an unnecessary hand gesture, Consider me blind for having no conscience and loving her for nothing. Heh, thats pretty ssy. Aurelio dropped his empty bottle and was about to get up and go back to bed when suddenly an rm sounded from inside the camp. An rm red over the loudspeaker. Attention, an unknown twin-rotor military helicopter is heading towards the camp, about 10. 000 meters away, all troops assemble immediately for defense Not far away, in the air, a sh of helicopter beacon lights could be seen, flickering in the night sky. Aurelius frowned slightly, tsk, that one of the guys who did not want to live broke into their camp without help. After a while, the rm sounded over the loudspeaker again. Attention, unarmed alert. Iing military helicopter does not engage operational defense systems. Despite this, an Army team was dispatched to investigate. The helicopter driven by udio Belles had justnded when a gun was pointed at his head. Do you know what a crime it is to enter the R border military defense camp? udio Belles raised his hands in the air: Take me to your Court Master Eduardo Tercero. The soldier grunted, grabbed udio Belles and escorted her to the field. Who are you to meet us Sir. Edward. udius Belles gritted his teeth, all right, he had to bow under the eaves, not toote to clear up the misunderstanding and deal with this soldierter! Chapter 756: I’m afraid you’re going to run away udius Belles was escorted back to camp with his hands tied by two skirmishers. In the middle of the night, an unidentified military helicopter awakened the entire barracks, and the more cautious thought they had caught some enemy spy. When udio Belles was escorted directly to Eduardo Terceros office, thetter, dressed in civilian clothes, looked at the escorted woman with an indifferent face and motionless eyes.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Eduardo Tercero said nothing but to the two henchmen escorting udio Belles: Go down first. One of the subordinate soldiers, ncing at udio Belles, considered that the woman did not look well and warned with concern: Excellency, this woman could well be a spy, you must be careful. Edward the Third nodded slightly and replied in a subdued voice: I have an ount. When the two henchmen withdrew, udio Belles was the first to speak and said, Untie me. Edward the Third stared into her face, with a slight rise and fall in his motionless eyes, which was quickly suppressed again. What are you doing in the west? udius Belles let out augh, her watery eyes lifted as she looked at him and said, President Edward is not knowingly asking a question! If he didnt want to force her toe to him, why did he let old K tell her what had happened ten years earlier after he left? She had never realized before that Eduardo Tercero was such a bad man, full of evil intentions. Eduardo Tercero walked up to her and stared at her, You came west to see me because you missed me?. True, she had recovered all her memories of him from ten years ago, but now she could not face him and gracefully admit that she missed him. udius Belles turned his face to the side and denied it, I didnt. Then whye to me? udius Belles took a deep breath, and as soon as he raised his head to ask, his jaw was cupped by the Almira mans long slender fingers, which lowered his head to cover his red lips. The kiss, so sudden that udio Belles did not even react to struggle, and with his hands tied with ropes, he was not able to push Eduardo Tercero away, and was somewhat dazed for a long time. Eduardo Terceros eyes were closed and engaged, while udio Belles kept his eyes dry and somewhat lost in thought. Until the kiss was over, Eduardo Tercero pressed his closed eyes against her forehead and said in a muffled voice, udio, I miss you. I would love to udio Belles thick, thin eyshes fluttered slightly at the sound of udio. It was then that he remembered that the name Eduardo Tercero had spoken earlier in his sleep was none other than the woman he had been ten years before. Edward the Third, why did you force me toe to you? I am not forcing you. udio Belles stared at him without blinking and concluded, Its true that you didnt force me, its just that after you left, you asked your men to tell me that I happened to have a memory rted to you that had been sealed, you didnt force me, but who can calmly pretend that nothing happened after learning about something like that, you guessed that I would go looking for someone to give me back my memory after knowing what happened ten years ago. Eduardo Tercero, you predicted that I woulde to you. Eduardo Tercero was not surprised, but there was a ripple in his eyes; he had indeed calcted all this. So, are you udio Belles now, or udio? Doesnt President Eduardo think its too intimidating to talk to me like that now? udio Belles meant it, President Eduardo intends to keep me tied up and talk to me? Eduardo Tercero didnt move, his dark eyes bore straight into her, unsure if he was serious or joking, and his thin lips spat, Im afraid youll run away. udius Belles growled softly, frowning slightly, If I could run, I wouldnt havee to a hell like the border to find you. Untie me quickly. Chapter 757: Letting Hug But Not Eating After Eduardo Tercero released the ropes from udio Belles hands, thetter shook his wrists, apparently unintentionally, and blurted out, Those men of yours are tightly bound. Eduardo Tercero grabbed his wrist and examined it, frowning slightly as he saw the red strangtion marks on his wrist. The mans thin, calloused fingers couldnt help but rub the red marks on her wrist. Ill go get the ointment. Eduardo Tercero was about to turn away to get the medicine cab when udio Belles stepped back, Eduardo Tercero, tell me, do you love me? Eduardo Terceros eyes fluttered, as if he had not expected her to ask so directly and abruptly. But the man didnt mince words when it came to admitting it either, staring into her eyes as his thin lips spat out one word: Love. Since when? Ten years ago. Even though I left you for ten years, do you still love me now? Eduardo Terceros eyes, for a moment, looked at her, Yes. udio Belles took a deep breath and asked again, Was the silver gun in the box you asked Old K for a gift? Yes, you got it ten years ago when I taught you how to shoot, but you didnt take it. And what about the woodenb? Eduardo Terceros eyes narrowed for a moment and he said in a deep voice, That woodenb had your hair wrapped around it, and the only trace that could be preserved after your disappearance was the hair you left on thatb. So I kept it until now. udius Belles looked at the man before him, his eyes dark with deep emotion. His heart, vibrating, said he was not moving. And what about Almira Arenas? I sponsored her when I was in college, because her name was Almira and at that moment I thought of udio, and out of the blue I got involved. But there were no feelings for her as a man or a woman. Like a parasite, I was good with her. You had sex with her? asked udio Belles bluntly. Eduardo Terceros face sank and he pursed the corners of his lips, a little disgruntled, but nevertheless exined, No. He thought to himself that he had good self-control, except in front of her. All the questions udio Belles had in mind were asked, and for a moment, there was a little shiver. Eduardo Tercero hugged her around the waist and looked down to ask in a low tone, Satisfied with my answer? I couldnt tell what it felt like. I dont know. These days, her mind is scrambled by the recovery of that memory with Eduardo Tercero. The feeling toward Eduardo Tercero is also very messed up. Before he regained his memory, he knew he had feelings for Eduardo Tercero between a man and a woman, but nowhere near the love udio felt for Eduardo Tercero ten years earlier, never mind life or death. But now that she had all the memories of udio from ten years ago, facing Eduardo Tercero seemed like a new sensation. It was a feeling that left her a little overwhelmed. Eduardo Tercero let go of her and turned to get the first aid kit, picked up an ointment and helped her apply it to her wrists. Eduardo Tercero ducked his head and opened his voice slightly, I dont care how you feel about me now, I can give you plenty of time to fall in love with me again. udio Belles could not help butugh out loud at the mans domineering words, You mean I will have to end up loving you no matter what?. Eduardo Tercero stresses, Its re. And if I dont fall in love with you this time, or I dont love you as much as I did ten years ago, what do you want?. Eduardo Tercero rubbed the ointment on his wrist and said, I didnt think so, I didnt think it would happen. udio Belles: arrogance! You say you love me, so why havent you been with me for thest ten years? There is regret in Eduardo Terceros heart at the mention of this, When you fell into the sea, the Ming organization made me think you were really dead. By the time I found outter that you were still alive, you had forgotten about me and I couldnt reappear before you for a while. udio Belles nods his head and can hear the regret in Eduardo Terceros tone. And he couldnt help but reassure her, You should be d that I am alive and in front of you now. Eduardo Tercero looked at her pretty little face, her eyes finally rippled and she smiled warmly, I am very happy, although I was hoping you woulde to the border to see me, I couldnt help it, I was very excited to really see you. Excited? You are very calm when you are excited. Eduardo Tercero took her hand and pressed it against his left breast, Its beating fast. Touching her left heart, udio Belles suddenly remembered something. Ten years ago, she had been captured by Erasmo Rns men and subjected to the torture of the red-hot iron, which left a piece of skin on her chest necrotic, which Eduardo Tercero transnted with his own skin. Since then, the wound has grown back and is unmarked. udio Belles reached out and Almira stroked the spot on his chest where the skin had shifted. That skin, it has grown, hasnt it?. Eduardo Tercero took her small hand between his, It grew a long time ago. In the night, udio Belles is not pretentious, it would have been within a hundred days of the deal with him, and besides now that he has recovered his memories of ten years ago, there is nothing wrong with sleeping with Eduardo Tercero. udio Belles arrived in a hurry and did not bring a change of clothes. Eduardo Tercero held out his white shirt to him, Just for one night, tomorrow Ill borrow new clothes from the girls at the doctors office during the day, you can make do with them for a few days and Ill have them sent from H-Town. udio Belleses out of the bathroom after a shower wearing a white shirt from Eduardo Tercero. Held from behind by Eduardo Tercero. The man buried his face in the back of her neck and let out a deep sigh, udio, I would love to have you by my side all the time, no matter what we have left nk or missed thesest ten years, I dont give a damn as long as you are by my side. So when the pact was first signed, why didnt you say all your life, but let me stay with you for a hundred days? Edward the Third buried himself in the back of her neck and let out a softugh, Im afraid to scare you. Why did you force me toe to you? If you love me, why do you want me toe and suffer when the frontier lives in such bad conditions? If you love someone, shouldnt you feel sorry for her? Edward the Third squeezed her waist, I am still afraid you will run away. Although he didnt want her toe to this harsh ce, he was also afraid that, with him being at the border for a year and a half, the faint feelings she had for him before would disappear. What are you afraid of? Eduardo Tercero is half joking, half serious: I fear that she will even have children with other men in the meantime. Then I would regret it. So, instead of condescending to you, stay with me in this horrible ce. Edward the Third, have I mentioned yet that I dont like being married or being a housewife, let alone having children or taking care of them and bing a baby mama? Thats okay, I can oblige you with anything. As long as she was his, the rest, didnt matter. Eduardo Tercero lifted the woman in his arms horizontally and carried her to the bed, hisrge hands caressed her face as he looked down at her and said, This is good for now, at the border you cant escape. udio Belles smiled, reached out his hand against Eduardo Terceros chest which was about to close and said, Before you were left to your own devices by our deal, to stay a hundred days and do all the things you wanted. But now things are different, and I know you want me, so I have a request. Edward the Third looked at her, dragging his ears. You cant touch me until I fall in love with you again. The woman in his arms showed a fox-like cunning. After a long while, Eduardo Tercero pulled away from her andy down on the bed, looking at her sideways. His little fox, as always, had not changed a bit.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Eduardo Tercero looked at the woman next to him and, gaining an arms length, threw his arm over her and rested his head on it, then buried it in his arms and gave her a light, lively smile, Presidente Eduardo, buenas noches. Eduardo Tercero: . This allowed him to hold but not eat. It was as if what he held in his arms was not a soft fragrance, but a hot potato. But the woman in his arms, on the contrary, deliberately yed with the fire on him, hugging and touching him, but as soon as Eduardo Tercero moved, she stopped. The woman also gently warned: no touching. Damn double standards. udio Belles was sound asleep on the mans chest when he couldnt help but reach out and touch Eduardo Terceros firm abs, not forgetting thepliment: What a body. Eduardo Tercero: The day hade when Eduardo Tercero had been conscious and obedient enough to embrace this woman and simply sleep through the night. Chapter 758: Good morning, Your Honor. In the morning, Edward the Third awoke and could not resist reaching up to scratch the tip of his nose when he saw the woman lying in the crook of his arm. She seemed ticklish and frowned slightly, tucking herself into his arms in a very subconscious movement that softened the soft light under Eduardo Terceros eyes. No matter how many more obstaclesy ahead, in the identity of their rtionship, he would not give up on her. After ten years of waiting, he could not let it go again. He wore his white shirt, with the top three buttons open, exposing a delicate and seductive corbone, and Eduardo Tercero ducked his head in an attempt to leave a mark of his own on such a beautiful corbone. Very satisfied after leaving two very red and dark strawberries. udio Belles was still sleeping when Eduardo Tercero got up, washed up and headed for the doctors office. The Medical Service has the most girls in the whole camp. Mr. Eduardos visit to the medical office first thing in the morning caused quite a stir in the medical office. After all, the entire battalion is concerned about the state of Eduardo Terceros health. Mr. de Corte, how can I help you? Eduardo Tercero was greeted by the Director of the Medical Service. The other doctors in the office, although they went about their business after greeting Eduardo Tercero, could not keep their eyes from straying to Eduardo Tercero. Normally, Eduardo Tercero does not smile, but today he seemed to be in a good mood. Nothing important, I just came to borrow some clean clothes. The middle-aged director froze, thinking that there were not enough supplies for the army, and said, Is the Master of the Court in some kind of difficulty? Eduardo Tercero smiled slightly, No, I came to borrow womens clothes from my girlfriend, she came in a hurry yesterday and didnt bring a change of clothes. Eduardo Terceros few words were like a depth charge in the doctors office and everyone froze. Finally, when Eduardo Tercero left having borrowed clean womens clothes, the girls in the doctors office had burst out. Sir. Eduardo who has a girlfriend? Yes, its hard to imagine what its like to be a woman worthy of a man like Mr. Eduardo. Heavenly immortals? Id say shes a princess if shes not a fairy. How could something as delicate as a celestial fairy and a princesse to a ce like the frontier to suffer? Love. not to mention the fact that my boyfriend is Eduardo Tercero! If my boyfriend was Edward the Third, Id eat shit! Ew! Youre so gross! Im getting graphic! Too bad, sir. Eduardo wouldnt like a woman who eats shit. Hahahahahaha Gossip and medical service banter soon spread through the barracks. udio Belles woke up while Eduardo Tercero was sitting at his desk working not far from the house. When he woke up, Eduardo Tercero said to him, I have lent you some clothes, try them on, they dont always fit, there are not many girls in the army, so you can wear them for a few days. udio Belles got out of bed, took the borrowed clothes and made a couple of gestures on his body. The doctors clothes, which are very simple, are some gray cotton dresses with a in sweater on top, which are not ugly and do not mark the figure. She nced at Eduardo Tercero, who was working with his head down. Hes toozy to ask him toe out, and if he does, he doesnt necessarilye out. udio Belles merely changed clothes right in front of him. His back was to him and he had just taken off the white shirt he was wearing when Eduardo Tercero happened to look up. That slender white quivering body is in full view. He has a beautiful back with a very pronounced butterfly valley that shifts when changed by movement. Eduardo Terceros temples, popped, were vaguely dizzy. Damn it, it doesnt exist. udio Belles had just put on her cotton dress with halter neckline when, suddenly, she was carried across the bed from behind. Startled, she turned her eyes to stare at him, Doing what? Undressing in front of me, udio, is it your intention to seduce me.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. I see youre working and looking down and you cant see Before the words could be spoken, the sound was swallowed in the others mouth. udio Belles was still clutching a knit shirt between them, and Eduardo Tercero didnt want to do anything to him in the daytime, but now that it was getting out of hand, he couldnt help himself. Eduardo Tercero snatched the knitted jacket out of his hand and tossed it aside. Out of the way. Knock, knock, knock. Master of the Court. There was a knock on the door and a message was passed outside. udio Belles hurriedly pushed Eduardo Tercero away, panting from the kiss, his face beginning to heat up. Eduardo Tercero, whose good work had been interrupted, didnt look much better and asked, with a sullen, impatient face, Whats the matter? The girl from the medical office sent over a few more sets of clothes. Eduardo Terceros dark eyes looked at the woman in his arms, Well do without you for now. udio Belles: With a long arm, Eduardo Tercero took the cardigan and ced it over the naked udio Belles. He ced it over udio Belles bare shoulders before opening the door. udio Belles brushed the corners of his lips and put the knit shirt back on. Once Eduardo Tercero had picked up the womens clothes he had been handed, he turned to see udio Belles in his dress. A very simple long dress and a cardigan, even the colors were too ordinary to be worn, but on her, it was extraordinarily unusual. Pretty people, wrapped in a jacket are pretty. Suddenly, Eduardo Tercero wanted to shave the womans face, so that all the men in the camp would not dare to look at her face of stunning beauty, even if they did not dare to think about it. Eduardo Tercero is not even allowed to let people think about her. Eduardo Tercero sneered with a wry smile, Youre here and youre really going to upset my army. udio Belles growled under his breath, in a more or less grumpy tone, Did I ask toe, didnt you force me toe?. Who would want toe to such a deste ce. Eduardo Tercero pinched his brow bone and stood behind her, gathering his long, messy hair that fell over his shoulders, with a ck rubber band in his hand at some point, tying back his long, thick hair. udio Belles, who rarely ties his hair in his normal life, found it ufortable to knot the leather band and was about to reach up to take it off when Eduardo Tercero yanked it away. Its enough for you to tempt me alone, do you want to tempt the soldiers in my hands as well? Are you tempted to wear your hair down? Then everything I do, in your eyes, is seduction. Eduardo Tercero didnt deny it and said, Well, its okay to seduce only me, I dont allow it for others. udio Belles looked at himself in the mirror not far away, frowned and ttened his lips, But you are too ugly with that tie. Eduardo Tercero no longer gave him a chance to straggle and walked out the door with his arm around his shoulders, Thats it, whos going to notice you but me. Then there was a fear that her beauty would confuse the soldiers in her hands. The mouth is the heart. Eduardo Tercero took udio Belles to the canteen. On the way from the dormitory to the canteen, many eyes were fixed on the strange woman who had appeared next to Eduardo Tercero. There were soldiers who came out to meet her and saluted: Greetings, master and sister-inw. udio Belles: ? After the little soldier ran off with a gossipy and ambiguous face, udio Belles looked at Eduardo Tercero: What did you call me?. A deep smile floated on Eduardo Terceros lips, Call your sister-inw. Who is your sister-inw? Well, youre not, youre the Lady of the Court. udio Belles: Bullshit. Chapter 759: Are you sure the bastard is me and not you? When we arrived at the canteen, we had breakfast together. udius Belles took a sip of his soy milk and said, Dont get me wrong, Im only here for a few days, dont expect me to stay here with you for a year and a half. Where are you going back to? udius Belles raised an eyebrow in disbelief, Go back to my own home, I am a woman from the Promised Hill vige, I dont need to be a parasite. You have been removed from the Ming organization, and no one will protect you if you return to Z. udius Belles brushed his lips, I dont need an escort with this body, and besides, the defense mechanism of Lookout Mountain Vi is such that a normal person cant get in. Ill be safe sleeping there. Edward the Third shoved a doughnut in his mouth, gagging his words. I dont want to hear you talk about leaving me, eat. And he said it as if nothing was wrong, so heartless. udius Belles took a vicious bite of his doughnut and said, So youre not okay with me leaving here? udio, you just got your memory back, dont you think you need more contact with me now? Eduardo Tercero was more than annoyed, annoyed because she didnt care. udio Belles puffed out his cheeks and ate his doughnut, Im not going back for another man. You dont have to worry about youing back in a year and a half and seeing me again as a pregnant woman. Edward the Third sulked, threw the bowl of porridge in his hand down hard on the table, looked at her and said in a cold voice, You mean you cant love another man and you cant love me. What a thought cornered in this man. I didnt say I dont love you. Only that if he stays here, sooner orter his identity will be revealed, and once it is, there will be only harm and nothing good for him. She could wait for him this year and a half, but not to stay in his army and wait for him. Ten years of waiting, even if it was willingly, without a half-hearted answer, would probably have built up resentment, especially in the mind of Eduardo Tercero, who had been married to Esteban Zaragosa, had suffered at his side, and now was not willing to stay with him even for a longer period on this frontier. What would Eduardo Tercero think? You can live and die with Lobo nco, but when ites to me, you are life-conscious and fun-loving. The moment the words were uttered, they were hurtful enough. udius Belles dropped the doughnut he was holding and his pretty watery eyes red angrily at him, What do you mean Edward the Third? What do you mean youre not sure? Eduardo Tercero took no more than a couple of bites of his porridge before getting up and walking away. udio Belles sat there and couldnt help but burst out, nearly tipping over the bean curd. moncler outlet how can it be such an annoying rtionship. I have never felt so distracted chasing Esteban Zaragosa. A whole day with nothing to do. Eduardo Tercero seems to have gone out with his soldiers after breakfast. He did not return untilte in the evening. udio Belles waited in bed for a long time and finally fell asleep. When Eduardo Tercero returned, enveloped in cold air, he saw the sleeping woman with her head bent over the bed. udio Belles, a light sleeper, awoke drowsily as soon as he heard Eduardo Terceros footsteps entering the room. As soon as he met Eduardo Terceros gaze, udio Belles pulled the covers over his head and ignored him. Eduardo Tercero seemed to growl coldly, took off his jacket and tossed it nonchntly on a chair to one side, saying mockingly, Arent you leaving, why havent you left yet? udio Belles, who was no stranger to good words, lifted the sheets and said, Yes, waiting to say goodbye to you. Edward the Third turned his back on her, unbuttoned his shirt cor, swallowed at the lump in his throat, his eyes hidden in anger, and gritted his teeth. Turning and approaching her in long strides, he snapped at her arm and asked, Woman, do you have a conscience or not? I didnt, you said so. Edward the Third pulled his arm away in exasperation, wanting to punch, but unable to do so. He was not a soldier in his hands who could throw a punch if he didnt like it or did something wrong. udius Belles pursed his lips and asked, Why do you talk like that in the morning, I dont like it when you say things like that. Its really very hurtful. Eduardo Tercero was annoyed for the rest of the day, frowning, What do you want me to tell you?. During these ten years, the person he loved was Esteban Zaragosa, and even in his dreams he pronounced the name Esteban Zaragosa, although during these ten years his memory was sealed and it was not his fault that he had forgotten it. But when the woman he loves, unbeknownst to him, marries another man and dies for another man, it would be a lie to say that he does not care. It wont do you any good if I stay. udio Belles takes a deep breath and exins himself. Eduardo Tercero purses his lips and, finally helpless, pulls her into an embrace, I dont need you to do me any good, I just want you to stay with me, udio, I dont want to waste another second with you. Ten years, Im so afraid of having another ten years. udio Belles bit his lip, cupped his face with his hands, looked at him and asked, And whats this about bringing Esteban Zaragosa into the affair? Eduardo Tercero looked at her and, without hiding it, graciously admitted, Im jealous of him. So, this is jealousy? udio Belles lips tightened, immobile, and he asked again in a deliberately cold voice, Jealous of him for what? Jealous that you loved him for ten years, while you loved me only a few months. Jealous also that you had be his wife and not married me. I know that was with your memory loss, and that I shouldnt dwell on such matters of the past. But I still cant help myself. Thinking about it makes me feel so suffocated.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. The word suffocated is a bad matching from a man like Eduardo Tercero. udio Belles couldnt help but let out augh. Eduardo Tercero pinched his waist and frowned, You think thats funny?. udio Belles slipped his arm around his neck, leaned close to his ear and deliberately asked, President Eduardo, would you like to know about the married life I had with Esteban Zaragosa? The emotion under Eduardo Terceros eyes was colder, his brow furrowed into a Sichuan frown, and his voice hardened as he said, I dont want to know. Do you know how in love and intertwined they were? Edward the Third doesnt want to know. Had he known, the next time he saw White Wolf, Edward the Third could not have guaranteed that he would not meet him with a sword. udio Belles looked amused at the squirming man, Really?. Eduardo Tercero makes a face of circumstance, falls silent and pays no attention to him. udio Belles sighs: Its a pity. After this, udio Belles got into bed and went back to sleep. Eduardo Tercero, seeing her merciless look, had the impulse not to let her sleep well, he lifted the sheets and lifted her up suddenly. udio Belles leaned back against her chest: What?. Eduardo Tercero tied her wrists together and held them above her head as he spoke in a low, maic voice, Let you feel who is better at this, me or your ex-husband. udio Belles pulled his hand out and threw a p in Eduardo Terceros face. Eduardo Tercero, motherfucker! Eduardo Tercero received an inexplicable p on the ear, pursed his lips in distaste and scowled, Are you sure the asshole wasnt you, but me? In thest ten years, he had never touched another woman, but had kept his body for her. Only because of her dominant words in the first ce. Chapter 760: The Virus Outbreak! udio Belles was about to say something to exin himself when a sudden and urgent knock was heard at the door of the house. Eduardo Tercero is still angry and bes even more impatient when he is disturbed by the knocking on the door. What is it! On the other side of the door came the voice of the little soldier, Mr. de Corte, Doctor Aurelio says he has an urgent matter to discuss with you. Eduardo Terceros dark eyes looked sternly at the woman beneath him, with a frown so furrowed it could have killed a fly. Damn you Aurelio, this had better be something big and important! Eduardo Tercero stirred abruptly, got up from the bed, took off his jacket on one side, put it on nonchntly and, with a cold, stern face, went to the door. udio Belles clenched his fist, she must have been descended, Eduardo Tercero had defamed her so much, it was surprising that her reaction was not to throw Eduardo Tercero out of bed, but to think of exining it to Eduardo Tercero, fearing that he would misunderstand. Is she, in fact, the udio of ten years ago? After recovering udios memory, somehow the way she looked at Eduardo Tercero was different. Before udio regained her memory, she had no feelings for Eduardo Tercero, but her feelings were at most of interest, or affection, but nowhere near the heavy word love. But now, she seemed to be increasingly concerned about what Eduardo Tercero thought of her and what she thought of her. She didnt want him to misinterpret her rtionship with Esteban Zaragosa. udio Belles looked toward the door and continued to pull the nkets over himself. Forget it, well find an opportunity to exin when shees back from her business. She was clean with Esteban Zaragosa, she hadnt slept with him and Esteban Zaragosa hadnt slept with her, except in the name of that marriage, and in the old days she wouldnt have bothered to exin anything. But in her head she remembered the promise Eduardo Tercero had made to udio ten years before, that he had not forgotten her, that she had been his wife, that it was impossible to be pure between them and that it could not end there. Eduardo Tercero arrived at the ce of the incident with all solemnity. Aurelio had just cremated a body and disposed of it. What is it? Aurelio raised an eyebrow, Whats wrong with you, youre all hostile. Eduardo Tercero put a hand to his brow bone, took a deep breath, calmed his emotions and spoke in a deep voice, Im fine. I asked you what happened. Aurelio looked towards the bonfire burning not far away and frowned, That little soldier boy now suffered an infection, the cause of which has not yet been identified, and it is not yet known how strongly the virus will spread, but to be on the safe side, I incinerated him. Edward the Third looked at the smoldering fire, not without a shudder, but the chances of such things happening in the bordends were too high toment, and he had a heavier burden to carry. Identified yet? Sure. Edward the Third nodded slightly, When the cremation is over, send someone to take him home. Talk to his family about the pension and try to honor it. Yes, so I will order it. Eduardo Tercero asks, What kind of virus is it, have you figured it out? Aurelio shook his head, his face grave, Its not clear yet, but the heat on the border can easily induce infection and gue, so its always a good idea to be extra careful. Ill have the medical office distribute disinfectant and hand sanitizerter, and it will slightly kill the poison in the important areas of the council and consultation. Just do what you say. Eduardo Tercero and Aurelio were about to return when a frightened young female doctor came running up. Dr. Aurelio, its no good! Whats wrong, tell me right. The doctor took a shaky breath and said, They just brought a child from a farming family to the border, foaming at the mouth, with a continuous high fever and significant heart, lung and liver failure; the parents went to the small clinics nearby for help, without sess, before going to our doctors here . Eduardo Tercero and Aurelio exchanged a nce before heading to the medical services. When we arrived at the doctors office, the boy was already in a bed, connected to a respirator and a cardiac monitor. As soon as we entered, Aurelio put on disposable sanitary gloves and, with a shlight in one hand, lifted the boys eyelids with the other to observe his somewhat dted pupils. Foaming at the mouth, high fever of forty degrees, marked ergement of the lungs and multiple lymphatic ergements. Antibiotics have just been connected. Aurelio listened to the report from the doctor next to him and made a quick decision, Normal antibiotics are not going to work, change the drops and hook up the superantibiotics. This must not be a normal fever infection. From all the phenomena, there is spection that this child, most likely, is infected with a supervirus. Aurelio pulled out a syringe of the childs blood, sealed it, handed it to the other doctors, and ordered, Get it to theb immediately! Right. By the way, has the saliva been taken yet? Not yet. Next, the nurse helped the child take the saliva, but upon taking it, it seems that the child, who had a high fever, sneezed directly, spraying white foam and saliva in the nurses face. Everyone present was stunned and looked at the young nurse. The nurse was stunned and stiffened. Aurelio, unperturbed by the crisis, immediately shouted, Take her to be cleaned and disinfected!. A half hourter, Aurelio finished processing everything and left the consultation center, ready to go to theb. Eduardo Tercero was outside the consultation center and, as soon as Aurelio came out, he saw him. Mr. de Corte, why havent you returned to rest? Eduardo Terceros gaze was sharp as he fixed his eyes on Aurelio, Is it a highly contagious infection or not? Im about to go to theb and those medical personnel who just touched that child should be quarantined immediately. Inform me immediately if there is anything. Aurelio nodded, Definitely. This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Another half hour passes. The results are in. As soon as he arrived at the consultation center, Aurelio asked, Has the nurse who just took the childs saliva been isted?. The big guy froze: Mr. Aurelio, are theb results superviral?. Aurelios eyes shed, Yes, it is the highly transmissible SA virus. I order everyone to put on istion suits, masks and gloves right now, and everyone who has not been in contact with the child right now to leave the consultation center immediately. Everyone who has been in contact with the child, stay here and do not go out to the quarantine area. Panic ensued in the consultation center. The young nurse, who had been sprayed with saliva and white foam by the child, copsed in an instant, clutching her head and falling to her knees on the floor of the istion area, trembling and screaming with red eyes. I dont want to die, I dont want to die My husband is still waiting for me toe home to H-Town We agreed that when he came back from the border, we were going to have children . I really dont want to die. Aurelio ordered, Everyone entering the quarantine zone must be heavily armed. No one is to leave the quarantine zone until the virus is under control. Yes. Eduardo Tercero, who had just arrived at the entrance to the shelter, received a call from the ess center. Aurelio said on the other end of the phone, Your Highness, the results are in and it is the SA supervirus. I have quarantined everyone in the consultation area. It is up to you to send someone to find out the cause and origin of the disease as soon as possible. Eduardo Terceros cold face, strained into rigid lines, said, I will get to the root cause as soon as possible, the consultation center is counting on you. No problem, and by the way, remember to make sure the medical staff outside is carefully disinfected and protected against infection. Right. This virus, does it have a counterpart? Aurelio smiled faintly and looked at the child lying in a hospital bed not far away, still alive or dead. Do you want to hear the truth or a lie that wont influence the troops, Your Excellency? Naturally, it is true. No. I have not yet found a solution. Please, Your Excellency, send someone to deliver all the packages I brought with me when I came to the border. I need to read the books. Edward the Thirds eyes were deep and bitter, and his thin lips exhaled only one firm word: Yes. Chapter 761: Kicking Her Out After hanging up the phone, Eduardo Tercero held the cell phone and stood, for a long time, in front of the bedroom. After tidying everything up, Eduardo Tercero pushed open the bedroom door and walked in with long legs. udio Belles was lying on his bed, asleep. Eduardo Tercero ckened his pace and approached her, sat on the edge of the bed and watched her in silence.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. The woman lying on the pillow woke up just as the man was about to raise his hand to clear the long hair that had slipped down her cheek. She rubbed her eyes in a rare daze, a little cute, Itste, sleep?. Eduardo Tercero looked at her, picked up the little affection that floated under her eyes and said coolly, I dont sleep, I have some business to attend to. Just as Eduardo Tercero was about to get up and leave, the woman on the bed, suddenly grabbed his hand, I have something to exin to you. Eduardo Tercero turned around, pushed her hand away and said, You dont need to exin, if you want to leave, I wont keep you, Ill have someone dispatch youter. udio Belles froze for a few seconds, sleep finally took hold of him. Eduardo Tercero was already heading outside when udio Belles lifted the sheets and stood up on the bed, saying angrily, Eduardo Tercero stop right there! Eduardo Tercero stopped dead in his tracks. Heh, the cat had woken up and turned into a tiger cub after all. What can I do for you? udio Belles gritted his teeth and ran barefoot directly in front of Eduardo Tercero, shorter than him but no less aggressive, asking, What makes you think I was ever married to Esteban Zaragosa? Thats something from your past that I dont want to know. udio Belles was inexplicably exasperated by the mans t, uninspired assertion. If you dont care, why are you getting mad at me in the morning about what I did with Esteban Zaragosa? Eduardo Tercero, clear it up! Eduardo Tercero clenched his fists, his dark eyes were shadowy and floating, and after a long silence, he finally exploded. The mans dark eyes stared at her and asked, word for word, Speak inly, are you going to tell me that you married Esteban Zaragosa because you loved him, or are you going to tell me how sweet you were to him during your marriage? udio Belles pursed his lips, took a deep breath, stared into her dark eyes and said bluntly, I admit that at first I had a vested interest in getting a license with him in the name of business, and that before I recovered my memory of you, I had always pursued Esteban Zaragosa, even before I met you at eighteen, and I always thought that in this life I would love only him. Even if he didnt respond. Eduardo Terceros fingertips, pinched in the palm of his hand, teeth almost clenched, repressing his anger and jealousy, looked at the woman in front of him. Enough talking already? udio Belles red at him, No, its not enough. Edward the Third: One night of ER was already enough for Eduardo Tercero to be anxious; now, udio Belles was adding fuel to the fire with what he was saying. udio Belles said, You once taught udio what it means to be in love, an emotion he had not received in Esteban Zaragosa. udio Belles brought his hand to the cloth around his waist and squeezed it. Eduardo Tercero lowered his eyes slightly and let out an inaudible sigh, seemingly helpless, but still coolly pulling his hand away. So what, the girl Im in love with is udio, not udio Belles. Still, udio Belles said, Nothing happened between me and Esteban Zaragosa, apart from a marriage license. You know, he didnt love me. Eduardo Tercero hid all the emotions stirring inside him, Ill have you sent across the border. udio Belles was a little perplexed, how could he be indifferent when she had exined this far? But what he found most damning was that Eduardo Terceros impassive gaze really stung him. Beep, beep, beep Eduardo Terceros action phone rang. Eduardo Tercero pushed udio Belles aside and picked up the phone, not knowing what was being said on the other end, Eduardo Terceros face instantly turned several shades of serious, then without even looking at udio Belles, he headed for the house. Ill be right there. I dont know what prompted her, but she went out after him barefoot: Eduardo Tercero!. She had never been so insensitive and harassing, and it was the first time she had done it with Eduardo Tercero. She stepped in front of Eduardo Tercero, but he grabbed her by the shoulders and said, udio, someone wille to take you out of the borderter, once you are out of the border, go wherever you want, get to safety. With these words, Eduardo Tercero released her, turned around and left without looking back. Eduardo Terceros attitude toward her had taken a 360-degree turn for no apparent reason. Had something changed in the army? udio Belles quickly put on his shoes and grabbed a junior soldier as he walked out of his barracks. Looking at the army with medical personnel spraying disinfectant water, he frowned and asked, What are they doing? The junior soldier, who had never seen udius Belles, froze, Girl, are you ?. udius Belles hugged and said, The bride of his court lord. When the little soldier heard that it was the Court Masters girlfriend, he was surprised and quickly said, Madam Court Master, youd better go back to your bedroom and sleep first. What is it? Tonight a child arrived from the border vige, foaming at the mouth, and Lord Aurelius says the child is suffering from a supervirus, and now everyone who has been in contact with the child has been quarantined, including Lord Aurelius. So now we are doing what Lord Aurelio said as a precaution. udius Belles frowned, was it because of the supervirus outbreak that Edward the Third was in such a hurry to get rid of her? Heh, this man, he was quite considerate of her. The soldier, who was wearing a disposable mask, said to udio Belles with concern, Maam, you should go back in the house, its not safe to go out. Its not safe to be out there. You need to expose yourself less to people, you might catch it from someone. udio Belles was not afraid of the so-called supervirus, he had already been on missions and had encountered much more dangerous situations than this one. Such a virus was but a trifle to her. Where is your master? The little soldier replied, I just saw the Court Master take some people away and approach the consultation center. The consultation center. Eduardo Tercero was outside, on the other side of Aurelios istion door, talking on the phone. Aurelio reported, I just asked the boys grandmother, who told me that the boy had gone to a nearby cave to y a few days ago and came back like that, adding that at the time the boy was unconscious, his mouth kept calling for bats. I spected that the supervirus was most likely carried by the poison bats in the nearby cave. I know, Ill send someone out right now to look for them, and if he finds them, hell set them all on fire. Eduardo Tercero ended the call and hung up. Aurelio immediately returned to the table and went through the medical books. Eduardo Tercero took a group of men, looking at the road map drawn by the boys grandmother, and headed for the cave not far away. They carried numerous torches and a bunch of biochemicals, which they sprayed at the cave entrance. A small soldier heard a swarm of chirping soundsing from inside the cave, Master of the Court, there seems to be a lot of bats inside. Throw out all the torches and burn them to death. Chapter 762: The sensational Claudius As the torches were all being thrown into the cave and burning, very loud sounds of swarms of screeching bats were hearding from the cave. When Eduardo Tercero and his men returned to the camp, a half dead bat flew out of the fire and rushed towards them, Eduardo Tercero cut his arm with the bat trying to protect those around him. The little soldier next to him used the biochemical agent in his hand and sprayed the half-dead bat several times, killing itpletely. He then lit the lighter and the bats body burned. Master of the Court, you have a cut on your arm, you need to hurry back to the consultation center to get it taken care of!. Edward the Third looked at the bloodstain, his dark eyes deepened and his frown deepened. When they returned to the camp, they ran into udio Belles at the entrance who was on his way to fetch them. Are you all right, have you been attacked by bats?. The attendant beside him said with urgency and concern, The Court Masters arm has been severed by a bat, it needs to be attended to urgently!. udius Belles watery eyes blinked, How you have protected him!. udio Belles could not resist, although he knew it was not the time for reproaches and that it was useless to hold them responsible for what had happened. Eduardo Tercero himself calmed down and said instead, It has nothing to do with them. But you, why havent you left?. udio Belles reached out and took Eduardo Terceros hand: Stop this nonsense now ande with me to have your wound treated!. Eduardo Tercero was dragged by udio Belles and marched towards the center. Eduardo Tercero was stunned when he grabbed his hand and looked at the hand he was holding tightly. After a long moment, he asked, Arent you afraid?. At the entrance to the consultation center, udio Belles suddenly turned and looked up, his red lips suddenly touched hers, which were thin. A sudden kiss. It was so fast that Eduardo Tercero did not even react to push her away. Youre not a monster, why should I be afraid of you? Eduardo Terceros brow furrowed deeply, udio, you know what Im talking about. The womans teary, starry eyes looked up at him, Now that Ive touched you and kissed you, even if you were quarantined, Id be quarantined with you. udio, youre crazy. Im not crazy. I am only trying to prove that you have ndered me. Eduardo Tercero froze, and it was then that he remembered, in the morning, his words that had hurt her. What had he said in a fit of anger? He had said that she was willing to risk her life for Esteban Zaragosa, but that with him she was reluctant even to stay here at the border. It was he who was jealous and talked nonsense. Eduardo Tercero enters the quarantine zone with udio Belles. After Aurelio healed Eduardo Terceros wounds, Eduardo Tercero ordered udio Belles to undergo tests to make sure he was not infected, and then Eduardo Tercero sent udio Belles away. udio Belles did not insist on remaining in the quarantine zone. In the quarantine zone, Eduardo Tercero saw udio Belles leave with a deep, loving look on his face. It was a look that seemed to take him to the end of the world. Aurelio looked at Eduardo Tercero and then at udio Belles for a few moments before sneering, That girl, shes got a lot of nerve, she scratched you by a poison bat and still has the nerve to kiss you.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Edward the Thirds thin lips curved and his frown took on a faint smile of relief. Did you see him? He kissed you right here, at the entrance of the consultation center, big brother, its made of ss eh, its transparent, you can see out, we doctors saw it all. Eduardo Tercero looked at the slender back and his eyes shone with affection, It was very brave. Aurelio looked into his masters unblinking eyes and raised his hand to wave it in front of his eyes, Are you serious, your master?. Edward the Third returned a cold look to Aurelios face and displeased him, Not worthy of my seriousness? Heh, is it because of this woman that His Excellency has been sent to suffer at the frontier? If The Tercero family knew that His Lordship was in danger of contracting the SA virus, they would have had the need to think of this woman. I am here, and I will cut to pieces anyone who dares to touch her. Edward the Third said in a lighthearted manner, but there was a stern, murderous aura in his eyes. Aurelius gagged, for a woman, the court lord had turned his back on all his kin. This woman was a real scourge. udius Belles did not sleep a wink. Early the next morning he called the medical center. How is Eduardo Tercero? It was Aurelio who answered the phone. Aurelio had just taken Eduardo Terceros temperature and he had 39, 2 degrees, a high fever. Aurelio was going to say that the owner only had a high fever and that no other alteration had been detected, so he did not necessarily have the SA virus. But Aurelio was so stubborn that when the words came out of his mouth, they became, Its no good, I had a high fever in the middle of the night, forty degrees, and now the fever wont go away, and the lymph is swollen in many ces, so in all likelihood, I have the SA virus. udius Belles, on the other end of the phone, was silent for a few seconds and asked in a calm voice, Have you calcted the SA antibodies? Aurelio shrugged, No, Im still working on it. Doodle doo udio Belles promptly hung up. Over here, Aurelio had just hung up the phone when Eduardo Tercero took it from him with a split hand. Who gave you permission to answer the phone for me?. The man looked at Aurelio with cold eyes. Aurelio stretched out his hands, innocent, You are sick, maestro, so I thought I would answer the phone for you. Eduardo Tercero, his eyes dull with fever, asked impatiently, What did you tell him? Not much, that all was well with the Master of the Court. A few momentster, udio Belles was running toward the door of the quarantine area. Eduardo Tercero looked through therge ss fa?ade and fixed his eyes on her, who was outside. Eduardo Tercero looked into her eyes and asked Aurelio: Are you sure you told her that everything was okay with me? Aurelio: Yes. When I walk out this door, Im going to kill you. Aurelio shuddered, this was not a fun game. udio Belles stood in front of the ss door and called Eduardo Terceros cell phone. The two men were talking through a transparent ss. udio Belles stifled his voice and asked, How are you feeling right now? Fine. udio Belles looked at the mans pale, lifeless face and, for some reason, even the strong woman got a lump in her throat. Are you really all right? The cold face had a faint, soft smile as he looked at her, his voice was hoarse with fever, but sultry, Yes, really, Aurelio is scaring you. udio Belles sniffled and suddenly called out to him, Presidente Eduardo. Eduardo Tercero leaned toward him, with a nonchnt posture and a slightlynguid expression, Hm? Nothing, I just wanted to call you. Eduardo Tercero smiled faintly. Its not necessarily a bad thing for me now that Im isted here, udio, I havent had a break in a long time and now Im lying here in my bed, sleeping all I want until Im cleared of infection. This was a very special way tofort Eduardo Tercero, and when udio Belles thought about it, he thought he was right. But the worry would still be there. There were some things he didnt want to say at this moment, it would be too melodramatic, but somehow, at this moment, udio Belles wanted to say them. Chapter 763: Claudio, don’t cry. udio Belles looked at Eduardo Terceros tender gaze and said, At first I thought I didnt care much about you. But then I thought there were only a few people in the world I rted to, I grew up an orphan and had no family. Esteban Zaragosa and Tom Paul were hardly my family. Then Esteban Zaragosa married Dulcina Calvo and Dulcina Calvo was half of my family, and they had a beautiful baby. The baby is very cute and the baby adopted me as his aunt. So little Bo is like family to me. But counting all of them, there are only four in total. But the funny thing is that these four people who are closest to me, except Bao who is a boy, Esteban Zaragosa, Dulcina Calvo, or maybe Tom Paul, they all have their own person and more important thing to guard. That person, its definitely not me. If you do the math, it seems that the person who cares most about me in this world is you, President Eduardo. Even when udio was an undercover agent, President Edward gave his life to save her. If such an Edward the Third is not appreciated and loved by me, it seems that there is no one in this world who loves me anymore. Because there are very few people close to me, I cant lose any of them, I dont want to lose them. This time, standing in front of the istion door, udio Belles said so much to Eduardo Tercero, the first time he said so much at once. Eduardo Terceros eyes blushed as he listened. He understood, he understood everything. She must have been scared, thats why she said so much. udio Belles, with hot tears in his eyes, holds the phone and turns his back to her, not looking at Eduardo Tercero, but by the time he turns around, the tears have escaped him. He says to Eduardo Tercero over the phone, President Eduardo, can you call me back?. Eduardo Tercero tugged the corners of his lips slightly, his eyes dark with emotion, udio. You must live well, ten years ago you promised me you would protect me. Eduardo Tercero looked at her back, though he couldnt see her face, the small choked sound had given her away. He knew she was crying. Eduardo Tercero pressed a hand against the ss, touching her through this thick ss door. It was tempting, hugging her. udio, Im very well, dont cry. udio Belles took a deep breath and, after getting up to wipe his eyes vigorously, turned to look at Eduardo Tercero in the istion booth. Holding the phone in one hand, he pressed one hand against the istion ss, ovepping with Eduardo Terceros palm pressed against the ss. President Eduardo, I am waiting for you. Eduardo Terceros eyes reddened, and under them was a smile.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. At his words, he too would live well. After two days of incubation in Eduardo Terceros body, the SA virus finally broke out. rm bells rang at the medical center. Eduardo Terceros face became even weaker and paler. Aurelio is still working on antibodies to fight the SA virus. udio Belles call came in again and Eduardo Tercero answered it. President Eduardo, how are you today? Eduardo Terceros voice was weaker and hoarser than usual because of his illness. Yes. When he said this word, udio Belles was standing in front of the ss doors of the istion area, looking at him sitting on the hospital bed. She was in her blind spot, thinking that he could not see her. Unbeknownst to him, Edward the Third was looking at the slender figure reflected in the mirror, not far from him, and her movements, her gaze, were in in view. udio Belles looked at the gaunt man in his hospital gown in the quarantine area and somehow, inexplicably, his eyes reddened. He knew the SA virus was no joke. Although she had not studied medicine, she had heard of the horrors of this supervirus from her time with Esteban Zaragosa and Tom Paul. But she was no coward, and even at this difficult juncture, she smiled reassuringly at him while her eyes were red and asked, Are you still hanging in there? Edward the Third looked at her through the mirror, smiling through his tears, and smiled back, Of course. On the other end of the phone there was a long silence. Eduardo Tercero saw her hold the phone and cover her mouth with one hand as tears fell in great gushes. Tears that broke his heart. Eduardo Tercero finally could not resistforting her, udio, dont cry. Dont cry. udio Belles added, I used to think there was no one in the world worthy of making me shed a tear. So Im the first? udius Belles looked at him gently and smiled slightly. President Eduardo was the first. Eduardo Tercero smiled back. udio Belles did not deceive him orfort him, not even when Esteban Zaragosa was getting divorced had he been able to cry like that, and now that he thought about it, maybe it was not enough to be moved by a rtionship that had not been a loving one. In that case, I did have a lot of firsts with President Eduardo. The smile on Eduardo Terceros face deepened, There will be many more firsts. Hmm. So now youre in love with me? Is President Eduardo asking about udio, or udio Belles? Both. udio Belles, Try a little harder. Good. Feelings for Edward the Third were not one love, the man who taught eighteen-year-old udio what it meant to be pampered, what it meant to defy the odds, what it meant to be in love, who was like a lover and a familiar presence again. udio Belles grew up without family, so he lived a lonelier life than the average child, with no one to give him what he wanted in the Ming organization. And Eduardo Tercero adores her without principle or condition. So what reason did she have to refuse to love Edward the Third, who was so good to her? Late at night, udio Belles took advantage of the fact that the medical staff in the istion area was tired and sleeping on the consultation table, udio Belles burst into the istion area wearing an istion suit, mask and gloves. When he opened the door and saw the mans back, udio Belles shouted, President Eduardo. Eduardo Tercero, his back to her, startled slightly, but the female voice was very clear, not unlike a phone call over the airwaves. It was not an illusion. Eduardo Tercero slowly turned around. udio Belles approached him and threw his arms around his neck. He had never missed someone so much before. Although in the morning they had only talked on the phone through the cold ss. But a phone call and a meeting through the ss did no more to alleviate the longing than such a genuine embrace. Eduardo Tercero, who was not in control of his emotions but still had his senses, pulled her hand away and looked at her with dark eyes, his voice hoarse and low, What are you doing here? Go away. udius Belles took off his mask, looked at him and said stubbornly, Im not staying long, Ill only stay ten minutes and then Ill leave. udio, you really dont want to die, how did you get in here?. udius Belles smiled, Dont forget that I am also a first ss agent, how am I going to ovee such a pedestrian wall rm. If I want to get in, Im sure I can get in. Eduardo Tercero had forgotten. Once, at the age of eighteen, udio would have dared to enter his studio. Ten yearster, she was mature enough, not to mention just an rm, so how could it be difficult for him. Eduardo Tercero looked at her and raised his hand to take off the mask he had torn off and put it back on. udio Belles looked into his dark eyes and said, Im not afraid of being infected. I am afraid. Two simple words that made his heart pound. Im sure Aurelio will take care of the antibodies. I know. Eduardo Tercero had no doubt about it. Aurelius feared there was only one rival in this world for his medical aplishments, and that was Tom Paul of the Ming organization, but the two were indistinguishable from each other, and they had been jovial rivals, one specializing in poisoning, the other in antidotes, and in the end, a hundred rounds of battle, neither had lost, neither had won. Chapter 764: His little fox with claws and teeth udius Belles left the quarantine zone in the second half of the night. Once he had left, Eduardo Tercero was lying in his hospital bed, hardly thinking about sleeping. In his mind, he kept thinking about the pretty and slightly cunning face of the little vixen, the way she looked at him with eyes full of him, a look and a feeling that no one else could give him. At noon the next day, a sudden cry of surprise came from the quarantine area. Ive figured it out! I finally know what the antibody against the SA virus is!. Aurelio ran to Eduardo Tercero in a frenzy of joy, Maestro, I can save you! I can save you! Compared to Aurelios excitement, Eduardo Tercero, a patient who was about to be rescued from danger, was much calmer. Eduardo Tercero looked at Aurelio with determination, I didnt doubt you. I always believed you could develop antibodies against the SA virus. Aurelio clenched his fist, the light in his eyes shot up and, if it werent for the fact that Eduardo Tercero was a man, he would be embracing him right now in an eight-chamber spinning hug! Eduardo Tercero, along with the other infected patients, was treated and his condition was quickly controlled and improved. The consultation center also removed the quarantine zone. With the SA virus under control and the sick rescued, the catastrophe eventually subsided. After Eduardo Tercero was discharged from the infirmary, a party was held for Eduardo Tercero by the entire barracks. Eduardo Tercero sat around a bonfire with udio Belles and a group of soldiers under the stars and a bright moon. Many of the shepherds and inhabitants of the area were invited to sing and dance. The border dwellers, mostly ethnic minorities, are good at singing and dancing. One of them, a girl dressed in minority costume, danced and approached udio Belles and held out her hand. In her non-standard Mandarin, the girl invited udio Belles: Sister, dance with me!. For a woman like udius Belles, dancing with a sword was her forte, but dancing was an area she was not good at and she did not like to show off in front of people. If she danced she would make a fool of herself in front of everyone. After a long invitation from the girl, udio Belles sat down next to Eduardo Tercero and, in a rare moment of shyness, looked at Eduardo Tercero with a shy expression, I dont know, Im not going. Eduardo Tercero, however, held out his hand to Almira and pushed her, The boy will be sad if you dont go. udio Belles was half pushed, half pulled by the girl and went to join the others in the center circle and dance. He didnt really know how to dance, but it wasnt natural for him to stand there like a zombie, so he followed the girls example. The men in the army had been confined for a long time and hadnt seen a woman in a long time, especially a beautiful one like udius Belles. Not everyone in the army knew that udio Belles was Edward the Thirds wife. So, after seeing such a beautiful and stunning woman, there were soldiers around whistling at udio Belles. Eduardo Terceros eyes sank as he looked at the woman dancing in the crowd. The beginners dancing was not very beautiful or professional, but the woman was so slender and lithe that who cared what she was dancing, especially after seeing that beautiful face. Eduardo Tercero has always known that his zorrita is beautiful, and if she wasnt so strong in her day to day life, Im afraid that with one look she would be followed by many suitors. Fortunately, his little vixen is a woman with ws and teeth, so ordinary men wouldnt dare mess with her, nor would they be able to. But at that moment, she was dancing, and when Eduardo Tercero scanned the room, he noticed that the eyes of all the soldiers around her were glued to her like glue. Inexplicably, that awakened in the man a deep possessiveness.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Chapter 765: An unspoken reluctance udius Belles was in the midst of the crowd and the bonfire, learning to dance in earnest, when suddenly arge hand wrapped around her waist and pulled her violently into an embrace. Her brow furrowed and she turned her face to see the possessive face of Edward the Third. The dance is over,e with me. udio Bellesughed and sneered, It was you who pushed me to see me embarrassed, and now I am only interested in this dance and you push me away, President Eduardo, did you do that on purpose? Eduardo Tercero ducked his head and put it to his ear, If you want to dance,e back to my room and teach me how to do it. But you cant keep dancing here, my soldier, youll take my soul. udio Belles smiled awkwardly and rubbed his nose, was it so bad? Eduardo Tercero took her slender hand in his and slipped out of the crowd while there were still people. Hand in hand, they walked in the moonlight toward the bedroom. There was warmth and peace between their intertwined fingers. udio Belles looked at Eduardo Terceros newly thinned face, smiled slightly, and said, I cant stay here forever. When are you going to let me go?Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Eduardo Tercero looked at her, frowning a little reluctantly, more helplessly. Its true that its a little ufortable having you here with me, its not the right ce, its not the right asion, but its also true that I dont want to let you go. udio Belles rolled his dark eyes and suggested, How about this, this is the border, its actually very close to Z. I cane to see President Eduardo once every half a month, even after returning to Z. Rather forgetting that you are not amon woman by nature, you have all the means toe from Z to the western border of R. udius Belles chin lifted and his eyes sparkled with amusement, Of course, it would only take me a few hours to fly in a helicopter, but the next time I fly, President Edward will have to give me a signal, otherwise his soldiers will take me prisoner again. If they dare escort you like that again, Ill get rid of them. udius Belles curved his lips, Last time I did it because those two soldiers were your men, so I didnt do it for love, the next time they dare escort me like that, I wont be polite. Edward the Third reached out, drew her into his arms and hugged her tightly, Then I thank you for not letting those two soldiers who were so rude to you, take your hands to your head. Thats right. Edward the Third looked at her arrogantly alive and pretty little face and his heart fluttered slightly as he gazed at her with an ufortably deep and burning gaze. udio, would it be too little to see you once every half a month? udius Belles looked up and met her gaze, And how often do you want it to be? What I want, once a week. udio Belles hooked his slender fingers around Eduardo Terceros beautiful chin and narrowed his eyes slightly. President Eduardo, although you are a mans man, isnt it too much to ask that I fly to see you once a week? Wouldnt it seem too much to ask for her to ept? Edward the Third smiled softly, with loving eyes, and took her hand between his, I cant leave here, but if I could, Id work at the barracks during the day and fly to you every night. Deh, talk about pathetic. This is something I look forward to. udio Belles stepped forward with his hands behind his back. Eduardo Tercero followed her, grabbed her arm and pulled her into an embrace, and the man spoke softly, so as not to belie, in her ear, Once a week, no less, udio. udius Belles looked into her deep, floating eyes and let out augh, Because you love me so much, I will reluctantly agree. But But what? She leaned against his forehead, a hint of slyness glinting under her eyes, But youll pay for the fuel for the ne back. Edward the Third gave her a long look, and a touch of warmth appeared on his forehead, and the mans voice trailed off as he replied, All right. A helicopter will do. Under the moonlit night, the man put his arms around the woman in his hands and lowered his head to kiss her. Back in the bedroom, udio Belles leans into Eduardo Terceros arms and asks, Once a week, whats the date and when? Lets say every Saturday weekend, youe in on Friday night, spend the day with me on Saturday and thene back on the weekend in the afternoon, what do you think? udio Belles stroked his red lips, Its once a week to put it nicely, isnt it three times a week in disguise? Friday, Saturday and weekend, see you for three days. Edward the Third turned his face to look at her and deliberately sneered, Why, is it too little? I dont mind you flying in to spend the night with me every day. Then Id better stay here ande back to whatever Z is. udio Belles hadnt been in many rtionships before Eduardo Tercero, so he was a raw hand at things like rtionships. He didnt know how many times a week other normal couples saw each other, he just thought that three days a week would be too much, so much so that it was easy to get bored. I think I coulde in on Saturdays and go out on the weekend in the morning. That way it increases the bond and you dont get bored of him after a while. Edward the Third stared at his thoughtful face, with a dark gleam in his eyes, and smiled slightly, So, udio, will you be my weekend lover, and only for one night? udio Belles face, slightly heated. Who says Im here to sleep with you, the initiative is mine to sleep with or not. Edward the Third looked at her yfully, hooking his thin lips and tightening his long arms around the girl in his arms. Why does that sound so familiar? udio Belles raised an eyebrow, Did I say it, or did another woman say it to you when you were with another woman? Eduardo Tercero doesnt take the me: No other woman would dare say that to me, and I dont think theres another woman in the world who would dare talk to me about taking the initiative in these matters. udio, ten years ago, was the first. udius Belles searched his mind for a memory, reminiscing about when they were in the cave, when the udius of that time had blurted out that it was up to her to do it or not, when to do it and where to do it, and even how to do it. What a bossy woman. udio Belles stifled augh and looked at Eduardo Tercero in disbelief, So, Presidente Eduardo, what do you like about me? Dominant? How inconsiderate to ask Eduardo Tercero to cooperate with her, even in a love affair, instead of her cooperating with Eduardo Tercero. Eduardo Tercero smiled slightly, So now you know how hard it is to like, huh?. This he says, naturally, in jest. udio Belles hums softly, If President Eduardo thinks its hard, then stop liking me, because there are plenty of women who like President Eduardo anyway. And there are even more women who are willing to cooperate and serve President Eduardo. She didnt seem to care. Eduardo Tercero red at her, Youre really not jealous? If I had an affair with another woman, wouldnt you get angry and shoot me?. udio Belles was surprised: How do you know I would shoot you?. Eduardo Tercero rolled onto his back and pinned her down. The man looked at her with burning eyes and said, Because the udio who was there said so. And every word udio has said to me, I remember too well to forget. It had to be admitted that udio Belles heart was moved. A watery pleasure. A pleasure that pierced to the bone. The more he does not speak of love, the worse the farewell, and the more he can only express with silent gestures that she does not miss him either. Chapter 766: I bet that you and Eduardo Tercero are destined to break up. udio Belles left the border and returned to Z to live alone in the Chalet on Lookout Mountain. When the flowers bloom in spring, he spends his days raising and watering flowers, lying in the sun on a patio lounger and drinking tea freshly picked from his own patio. She had promised Eduardo Tercero that she would fly to the western border of R every Friday, thinking at the time that it would be too much, but when she had time off, she found that she missed it from time to time. She had been used to being alone since she was a child. But what people who are used to being alone fear is not being alone, but that once they have been left alone, someone will enter her life single-handedly, breaking her loneliness and bing amunity with her. Thus, she will no longer be able to stand being alone. Idle in the Chalet at Lookout Mountain, she is notpletely cut off from the outside world, following the current news from time to time, both Z and R. On Thursday afternoon, Eduardo Tercero called. udio Belles had just finished showering and was getting ready to pack his simple bags to go to the border the next day. With one hand on the phone, he stuffed two or three changes of clothes into a backpack. Tomorrow is Friday, no cheating. udio Belles curved his lips and smiled slightly. I hadnt thought about cheating, but when President Eduardo reminded me, I realized that even if I did, President Eduardo couldnt do anything to me now that Im stuck at the border. Eduardo Tercero knew he was joking and asked him warmly, How have you been these days? Not too bad, other than being a little boring, its been quite satisfying. Well, thats because Im less. The male voice on the other end of the line said it in a quiet, lighthearted way that sounded more serious than joking, but made udio Belles on the other end of the line stare. After a few seconds of silence, he said, President Eduardo, has anyone ever said that you are a narcissist? No one has ever said that about me, except you. udio Belles threw his backpack on the floor and leaned back on the bed with his phone in his hand, saying seriously, President Eduardo, if you really ignore who I am and stay with me, you could be at a great disadvantage. Having identified you ten years ago, would it be toote for you to ask me that question now, udio? What if President Eduardo is blind and wrong? Eduardo Terceroughed softly, Then you will be blind to the end. udio Belles bit his lip and said, President Eduardo, this is the first time Ive ever fallen in love and Im not sure I can stay with you for the rest of my life. She was not being pretentious, but was honestlyying out the possible oues of their rtionship before Eduardo Tercero. She was sure of shooting urately at prey a hundred yards away, and winning a battle in which she was in a weak position to turn a defeat into a victory, but the battle of emotions was one she was not sure she could sustain. Eduardo Tercero calmly told her, You dont have to feel pressured or worry about what I am doing for you, udio, when we are together, you just have to appreciate the moment and enjoy being with me in the moment. As for the supposed price, rtionships are never worth it, only whether I want it or not. udio Belles added calmly, President Eduardo, I am hardly a good girlfriend and even less a good wife. Eduardo Tercero smiled slightly, To be honest, this is the first time I have had a rtionship with such a formal woman, and Im not sure I can be a good or even a good boyfriend, I have a lot on my shoulders and Im not sure I can be a good husband. Hearing Eduardo Tercero say this, for some reason, udio Belles inexplicably did not want to dwell on the subject. Since it was a first for all of us, letspete with each other, learn from each other and bond. As udio Belles was about to hang up the phone, Eduardo Tercero said quietly, udio, lets not worry about these uncertainties. What matters is that I am trying to be a good boyfriend to you and you are trying to be a good girlfriend to me, and that is enough. udio Belles, who was holding the phone, smiled with the corners of his lips, Good night, President Eduardo, Im going to bed. Eduardo Tercero replied weakly, Good night, udio, see you tomorrow. -See you tomorrow, President Eduardo. udio Belles hung up the phone,y back down under the covers, closed his eyes and mentally returned the call. The next morning, udio Belles had just finished his breakfast when he received a strange call. Who is it? Its Almira Arenas. udio Belles, slurping his porridge, raised his eyebrows, a little surprised. Miss Almira, youre not an ordinary person either, youve managed to find out my cell phone number. I thank Miss udio for thepliment. udio Belles didnt want to talk to her and said, Tell me, you didnt go to so much trouble to call me just to exchangepliments, did you, is it for President Eduardo, or is it for President Eduardo? Almira Arenas let out augh over the phone and opened the door, Since you know so well that Im calling you for President Eduardo, Im not going to beat around the bush. You were a Ming organization, and with thatyer of history, you dont deserve to be with President Eduardo at all. If I am not worthy, then is Miss Almira worthy? Whether I am worthy or not, Miss udio is definitely not worthy of President Eduardo, Miss udio, have you ever considered that President Eduardo is in a high position, how many eyes are watching him make mistakes, and if he were with a female agent of a rival organization female agent, do you know what that would mean for President Eduardo? udio Belles did not respond, listening to Almira Arenas. Almira Arenas added, Do you know that being with you could ruin President Eduardos future in life? Can you bear to see? Enough already. udio Belles interrupted Almira Arenas and said amused, Miss Almira, what does it matter to you what happens between President Eduardo and me? Besides, President Eduardo is a man who does not care about his own future, so why should it matter to you? Almira Arenas face turned red with anger at udio Belles words, and she couldnt think of anything to say in response. Miss Almira, if there is nothing else, I will leave you. If Miss Almira has anyments orints about my rtionship with President Eduardo, she can call him directly. , Almira Arenas gritted her teeth. udio Belles knew very well that there was no way she was going to call and say something like that to President Eduardo!N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. udio Belles, I bet you and President Eduardo are going to break up! udio Belles heard Almira Arenas hardened tone, not as a bet, but as a curse. But udio Belles didnt want to talk to her anymore and hung up the phone. There was no point in talking to a woman like Almira Arenas, who was blinded by love and hate. After breakfast, udio Belles went out to the backyard to see how cool and refreshing the tea ntation looked in the hills behind her, before the morning dew had faded. I wonder if Edward the Third likes tea. Its the first wave of new tea that just opened this year. Chapter 767: My grandmother would love you. The Western Frontier. It was an early summer afternoon, with the asional cicada chirping around and a bit of vegetation lining the barren frontier, and the soldiers were running at an orderly pace in the direction of the mess hall. It was Friday and there would be a little holiday in the afternoon, so Aurelio ran up and asked, Master of the Court, we have the evening off, shall we go into town together? Eduardo Tercero looked at him with disgust in his tone, Whats to be done with a big man like you. This big man cant go out for a drink and eat together? Is it fun to eat with women? Eduardo Tercero sat on the fence, his two long legs stepping over the railing from underneath, his eyes watching the sunset and the sky in the distance. Eduardo Tercero said casually, Well, Im waiting for a woman for dinner. For you, Im not avable. Aurelio mentally scorned, No way, is that udio Belles going to fly tonight?. What, you dont believe me? Im afraid that woman is deceiving you in her feelings, Grand Seigneur. Eduardo Tercero was still looking at the sky, which was aze with a red haze, when suddenly a helicopter streaked across the sky. Eduardo Terceros thin lips curved and he hopped down from the fence, reaching for the belt he had unbuckled from his waist and tapping it in his hand, raising his eyebrows slightly as he gestured for Aurelio to look up at the sky not too far away. There it is. Aurelio frowned suspiciously and twisted his head to see that a helicopter had indeed fucking arrived. Eduardo Tercero walked past, and as he passed Aurelio he patted him on the shoulder, Excuse me, youll find someone else for drinks on Friday. The look was smug and showy. Aurelio growled: You forget your duty! And thanks to me I saved your life. Eduardo Tercero pped his belt against his palm the old-fashioned way and blurted out unceremoniously, Its your inability to save my life thats killing me. Deh, its the boss, its the bully. Aurelio shouted behind him, Its great to have a girlfriend!. Eduardo Tercero raised his hand and returned the gesture in a cloudy voice: Its not great at all, but a girlfriend flying on a ne to meet her boyfriend is great. The corner of Aurelios mouth twitched. Aurelio looked toward the helicopter that was about tond not far away, and a grateful smile appeared in his eyes. If she were an ordinary woman, she would not be able to fly alone to the western border to meet her boyfriend. udio Belles, with his backpack over one shoulder, was getting off the helicopter when he saw the man waiting for her not far away. The early summer breeze brushed his face. Eduardo Tercero looks at his wristwatch and sees that it is ten past six. The man looks at her with smiling eyes: Just in time for dinner. Eduardo Tercero opens his arms wide as udio Belles approaches with his bag. udio Belles smiles slightly and moves in for a hug, throwing herself into the arms of a boyfriend she hasnt seen in days like a normal girl. She rests her chin on his broad shoulder and jokes, President Eduardo, you smell like sweat. It was the frontier after all, and besides, she hadnt showered after a day of military practice, so it was only natural that she smelled like sweat. Dont you like me? Eduardo Tercero pushed her away slightly, with a soft look as he contemted her. udio Belles smiled and shook his head, pursing his red lips and hugging Eduardo Tercero again. Ive missed you, its true. With those words, udio Belles looked up and deposited a sloppy kiss on Eduardo Terceros thin, soft red-lipped lips. Although the kiss parted quickly and was not prolonged, it was exceptionally warm and seductive, tickling the tip of his heart. udio Belles was already moving forward with her bag, and Eduardo Tercero followed in her wake, taking her backpack straight from her shoulder.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. The man carried her bags in one hand and encircled her waist with the other as he made his way to the bedroom. It was after one in the afternoon when I left, so I havent eaten, what are we having for dinner?. Eduardo Terceros dark eyes red at her, a hint of mischief crossed his gaze, How about we eat you first? I think it would be best to fill my stomach first and then think about my desires. A serious discussion about what to do first. Edward the Third looked at his serious look and the smile on his forehead deepened, Youvee all this way to see me, of course I want to invite you to dinner. udio Belles raised an eyebrow, A canteen feast?. Am I that stingy? udius Belles scanned the deste backwater around him, What else is there to eat here?. Half an instantter, as if something urred to him, udio Belles couldnt resist remembering, By the way, President Eduardo, I dont eat grilled fish. Not that grilled fish wasnt good, but for someone like her who was always doing missions and surviving in nature, the most she ate was grilled fish and shrimp, and now that she was out of that circle, for a short time, she really didnt want to eat grilled fish anymore. Who said anything about grilling fish to eat it? The first time I grilled fish myself was to show you my handiwork, but a man who would do something like that for the second time must be pretty boring. President Eduardo you know a lot and seem experienced. A total veteran in rtionships, udio Belles does not believe Eduardo Tercero when he says it is his first time in love. Eduardo Tercero said, Because you want to be taken seriously, so you get it. The woman looked at the side of his rigidly handsome face with a clear gaze and smiled slightly, I wanted to kiss you again. Why do you restrain yourself from such things?. Edward the Third tilted his head slightly and their lips pressed together, tightening. Shadows crept as they snuggled against each other in the setting sun. Eduardo Tercero drove udio Belles to town in his car. In early summer, three or four tables were set up outside the bar, with customers sitting across from each other, engaging in conversation and eating. As dusk fell and the sky darkened, the lights came on outside the bar. Eduardo Tercero and udio Belles are seated at a table outside the bar. The food, a mix of East and West, features the bestmb and beef dishes in the area, as well as other small stir-fries. When themb skewers arrived, they were still raw and a grill te was ced in the center of the table. Eduardo Tercero was in charge of grilling themb and udio Belles was in charge of eating it. How did it taste? udio Bellesmented sincerely, It must have beenmb that had been made on the savannah, its chewy, with plenty of spices and not much smell, its delicious. Seeing that he had been helping her grill the skewers and hadnt bothered to eat much, udio Belles picked one up and popped it into Eduardo Terceros mouth. Without hesitation, Eduardo Tercero opened his mouth and ate the food she brought to his lips. The intimate gesture came very naturally. udio Belles hooked his lips, picked up the skewer he had eaten, passed it to his mouth and continued eating, darting every now and then towards Eduardo Tercero. The owners wife was very weing and it was not the first time she had seen Eduardo Tercero, who often came to the restaurant with Aurelio for dinner on Friday nights. When she saw udio Belles, she brightened and asked Eduardo Tercero with a smile, Presidente Eduardo, is this your girlfriend? Eduardo Tercero nodded politely, Yes, his name is udio, my girlfriend. President Eduardo, your girlfriend is very pretty, bring her often for dinner in the future, I will give you a discount. Eduardo Tercero looked at udio Belles sitting across from him and smiled warmly, Sure. The owner handed them two beers. udio Belles was not a bad drinker, and it didnt take long for him and Eduardo Tercero to fill up as they ate the skewers and drank the beer. Do they give you a discount for being handsome? Howe Ive nevere across that before. As a general rule, if Im that good-looking, dont I get a bargain? Eduardo Tercero pondered, Maybe if the owner was a man and you were eating alone, the bill wouldnt be charged. udio Belles rested his chin, frowned and asked Eduardo Tercero seriously, But I dont look like a man to be trifled with, Im not the nice type despite my good looks. If she was nice , Dulcina Calvo was the nicest of all the girls he knew, with her sweet looks and soft, quirky personality. It was clear that she was not the kind of girl that strangers would want to approach as soon as they saw her. Eduardo Tercero was amused at how serious she seemed, and how he hadnt realized before that his udio could be so cute and clueless. My grandmother would love you. Chapter 768: Pampering You Like a Little Friend After dinner at the bar, Eduardo Tercero drove udio Belles to the campground. The trip was a long one. Inside the car, udio Belles sits on the passenger side and asks, Howe Ive never heard you had a grandmother? Eduardo Tercero smiles slightly and gives him a look, Its not like were talking about marriage yet, right?. The mans smile was wrapped in slight amusement and mockery. In the semi-darkness, udio Belles face warmed slightly as he bit his lip, Who said anything about marrying you? Eduardo Tercero nodded, Well, first a rtionship and then marriage. It was only a matter of time. udio Belles pursed his lips, a little silenced by Eduardo Tercero. Having eaten enough to get the blood flowing in his stomach again, and having driven a few hours in the afternoon to reach the western border, he was leaning against the passenger side at the moment with some fatigue. He looked out the window at the mountains and the sliding rivers, the coast, a cold, barren beauty in the night. Were it not for the constant war and chaos and frequent outbreaks of pestilence, the scenery would be truly beautiful and isted. In the gloom and darkness, Edward the Third raised his eyes and looked again at her pretty, cold face, and said, When you came to me, you were so young that I thought I would raise you and marry you. If I had known we would be separated for ten years, I would have married you first. udio Belles was slightly taken aback, for he did not expect Eduardo Tercero to confess his feelings in such an unbridled manner. If President Eduardo had married me then, if we had never separated, now that ten years have passed, wouldnt President Eduardo have grown tired? Eduardo Tercero raised an eyebrow, Well yes, with you its always fun. I dont know what words struck a chord in udio Belles heart, but he looked at his handsome face, which was suddenly bright and dark, and his eyes warmed slightly. It felt so wonderful and touching to be sure of someone, to be coveted by someone. udius Belles smiled, When President Edward returns to H-City, take me to see your grandmother. Edward the Third smiled slightly, You cant renege if youve met the parents. udius Belles growled slightly, Since you are so eager to marry me, I will grant your wish reluctantly. Only if Im a harpy after the wedding, youll have to put up with that too. I dont like harpies, but if its a beautiful and interesting harpy like you, I can put up with it. At these words, Edward the Third raised his eyes and smiled at her in a disarmingly charming way. udio Belles put his arms around him, closed his eyes and leaned back on the passenger side to take a nap, a slight smile lurking on his red lips. Back at the campsite, it was 12 oclock at night when the two of themy down on the bed. Eduardo Tercero looked at the woman leaning on his arm, reached up to stroke the long hair that had escaped her ear, looked at her slightly tired face and asked in a muffled voice, Tired? udius Belles sighed softly, A little. I was tired from the hours of flying I had to do to get here this afternoon, but now I dont feel like sleeping. Edward the Third curved his thin lips, A little exercise will make you sleepy. That said, Eduardo Tercero was not so animalistic. He was more interested in learning to be nice when it came to her. udio Belles looked at him and said, Since you cant sleep, Eduardo Tercero, lets talk. Eduardo Tercero was somewhat interested, Talk about what?. Tell me about your childhood. She seemed, little by little, to want to know more about him. Eduardo Tercero reminisced and let out a slight, bitterugh, It seems I was more bitter than happy as a child. My father got me into the ult Organization when I was very small, no kid likes that kind of intense training, and besides, its not a game, and if you dont do it right, its not a matter of starving to death, its just sad to be disciplined and beaten. udio Belles was a little surprised, Is that your real father being so hard on you? She had thought that Edward the Third had been born stronger than her, after all, and the old Lord. Eduardo was Eduardo Terceros real father, no real father would be so hard on his son, I suppose. And she was an outcast, so when he picked her up Orlondo Marta was harsh, but she could understand. My father said that to be merciful to me now is to cut me off in the future. That was understandable, agreed udio Belles: So he was doing it for your sake, so that you would be better able to save your life in the future. Eduardo Terceroughs lightly: But people dont really put themselves in the other persons shoes. Even if you understand that its for my own good, you still have grudges andints. Its not that I didnt long for my fathers love when I was a child, but my father was so strict that I couldnt feel even a trace of his concern for me. Your mother, then, must have been a very gentle person? asked udius Belles. How do you know? Eduardo Tercero looked at her amused, somewhat surprised. udio Belles analyzed sensibly, Normally, a man like your father, who was so strict even with his own son, must have had an especially gentle wife to tolerate and understand him. When my mother was still alive, my father and I had a cold rtionship, but my mother was in the middle, so it wasnt so hard to get along. After my mother left, my father and I saw very little of each other and our rtionship grew even more strained. To put it mildly, I saw my grandmother more often than my father. Your grandmother must have adored you a lot? My grandmother is rted to me through the generations, so for the love of the house, she must like you. udius Belles turned andy back in her arms, looking up at the ceiling, and said, No elder has ever loved me. She had no older rtives either. But sometimes, just because she didnt say it and acted like she didnt care, didnt mean she really didnt care in her heart. She had met Dulcina Calvos parents once and envied Dulcina Calvo for how well they treated her. Dulcina Calvo was the kind of girl who lived in a happy family, with an endearing temperament, unlike her, who was full of thorns and had a hard time fitting in. Eduardo Tercero looked at her somewhat forlorn little face and reached out to sp her in his arms, resting his chin on her forehead and kissing her softly, saying in a deep, soft voice, I will love you, very, very much. I know. udio, ten years before, had felt Edward the Thirds love for her. udio Belles looked at him slightly, his beautiful delicate eyebrows arched, President Eduardo, if you spoil me like a child, you wont let me go. I will do my best to spoil you like a child. He knew all about her past life, which, like his, had been more bitter than happy, more sad than joyful. But it is people who have walked the line between life and death like this one who know best that hint of sweetness and joy. udio Belles put his arms around Eduardo Terceros neck and felt satisfied. In this world, what is valuable is not the encounter, nor the falling in love, but the understanding. They have walked the same path, they have had simr childhood experiences, they have walked through life and death, they have had the same fears and apprehensions, so they know how to love and attract each other.This content ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. It was like a cohabitation, even if she didnt say it, he understood. Chapter 769: Tea for his future father-in-law After a weekend rendezvous with Eduardo Tercero, udio Belles returned to Z. But no sooner had he arrived in the capital of Z than he was intercepted by two acquaintances. Old K, what are you doing here? The visitors were none other than Old K and Mario, both hade to Z with a low profile and hade specifically to look for her, so they must have something important to do. Mario did not look good, he looked at udio Belles and said stiffly, The news of your affair with President Eduardo has reached the ears of the Old Master of the Court, and your identity is already known to him. Old K was still polite and said in a light voice: Miss udio, I think you had bettere back to H-Town with us. udius Belles raised an eyebrow, Z. This was Chalet on Lookout Mountain, after all, it was his territory and he wasnt afraid. What if I dont go with you? Mario pulled his pistol from his waistband and said viciously, Then dont me us for not being polite! Old K red at Mario, raised his hand to stop Marios action, and scolded him with a scowl, Mario, what are you doing? udio Belles leaned backzily with his arms up, giving Mario a contemptuous look, If you want to fight, I dont care, Ill do it. Its just that this is my ce, are you sure you can win against me?. Chalet Lookout on the mountain is full of traps, the touch of which can kill a man. When Chalet on the Mountain Lookout was first designed, it took two years toplete. Later, all the mechanisms and hidden weapons in this chalet were regrly checked and reced with thetest weapons every year, and while it was admittedly a bit shaky against two, there were enough here to send old K and Mario home defeated. udio Belles, Im warning you, dont get too cocky! Im not going to leave you alone now, Im talking to you for President Eduardos sake! udio Belles brushed his lips in disbelief. Old K said, All right, all right, Mario, are youing to do something, or are youing to stir things up? Mario gritted his teeth, grabbed his gun and said, Forget it, you guys talk, Ill wait outside!. When Mario had gone, K said, Miss udio, dont be angry with Mario, hes like that. udio Belles raised his eyebrows, Im not interested in getting angry with him. Thats fine. But Miss udio, could youe with us to H-Town, Im afraid the old Court Master will me Mario and me if he doesnt see you there. udio Belles looked at Old K with a slight smile, Have you thought that if I meet your Old Court Master, with his power, he will be able to trap me in H-Town and then use my life to coerce me to leave Eduardo Tercero, and if Eduardo Terceroes back from the border and finds out about this matter, then how will you be able to exin to your President Eduardo when the timees? This For a moment, Old K was caught in a dilemma. Honestly speaking, beforeing to Z, he thought that udius Belles was not good enough to invite him, and he only did what the Old Court Master ordered, but he did not think about the dilemma involved. But right now, the Old Court Master has asked Mario and me toe and see you, and if you donte back with us, we really cant do our job. udio Belles didnt really want to make things difficult for Old K. Besides, sooner orter, Eduardo Terceros father would have to be seen. He had never been a coward, nor did he hide when problems arose, nor was he a troublemaker waiting for his other half to take care of everything. Whats more, in this rtionship she likes to be fair and even-handed, and what Eduardo Tercero can do for her, she can do for him. There was the future father-inw to meet, the total loss, and there was nothing she didnt like about making an early visit to give the old Master of the Court an early reality check. Come on. udius Belles turned and headed up the hill. Old K shook his head: such an easy yes? He had thought that udius Belles would be difficult to deal with, that he would not be able to exin himself. But he had not expected udius Belles to agree so easily. Old K followed him cheerfully and asked, Doesnt Miss udius need to repack her clothes before she leaves? Im afraid I wont be back in H-Town for another day or two. The Royal Vi has my clothes, Ill go to H-Town and just stay at The Royal Vi. Also. It looks like udio Belles has made La Vi Real his home in H-Town. I have to say that President Eduardo is quick to get girls, and he has knocked down a tough nut to crack in Miss udio so quickly.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. President Eduardo is always President Eduardo. Arrival in H-Town a dozen hourster. udio Belles did not rest and was taken directly to The Tercero Family to meet the old Master of the Court by Old K. The Tercero family has been the head of the R family for generations, and although The Tercero family is a secret residence, there are many secret guards and heavy soldiers guarding the entrance. The whole house is austere and demure. But udio Belles is no ordinary woman and does not feel ufortable in this environment. Miss udio, this way, please. The old Court Master is waiting for you in the back garden. udius Belles nodded and his steps led to the long corridor, from which he saw a middle-aged male figure in the courtyard. Old K did not follow him any further and merely said, Thats the old Court Master, Miss udius, have a nice chat with the old Court Master, Ill go down first. Right. udio Belles was walking behind David Tercero when he suddenly turned and swung at her. udius Belles dodged it with a quick movement, Master David, if you dont like me, you dont have to hit me when you meet me, do you?. He had a lot of practice, otherwise David Tercero would have broken his arm with that punch. David Tercero looked at the girl in front of him and sketched a smile, but it wasnt a friendly smile, nor was it a grim one. It really takes a woman with a trick or two to attract this Eduardo Tercero guy. udio Belles was slightly stunned, he hadnt expected David Tercero to say that, and seeing that he meant no harm, all of udio Belles nerves rxed a little. But it was true that David Tercero did not like him, and udio Belles was not entirely relieved. The old Court Master has invited me from Z to H-Town, is there something important to tell me?. David Tercero growled slightly, I dont mind going off the deep end with you, you know in your own heart who you are, Edward Tercero also has an important mission that Edward Tercero cannot fulfill, he and you, different paths, you are not on the same path, together, you will cause a bloodbath. But Eduardo Tercero and I are not the ones who will cause a bloodbath, why should we care about the bloodbaths of others? David Tercero was stunned for a moment, clearly he hadnt expected this girl to block his words in this way. It was clear that she spoke with sophistry, but she said it with conviction and without the slightest hint of weakness. David Tercero pursed his lips, his voice cold and authoritative: If you really love Eduardo Tercero, leave him, its the best thing for you and for him. And if I say no? udio Belles showed no weakness. A cold look shone under David Terceros eyes, If you dont say yes, Ill have to use strong-arm tactics, but I dont want to, because at the end of the day Eduardo Tercero is my son, and the woman he likes, even if I dont like her, Ill still care about her face. udius Bellesughed instead of getting angry at these words, Old Master of the Court, you said you were worried about Eduardo Terceros face, thats why you went behind Eduardo Terceros back and brought me to dissect the stakes so that I could weigh them when Eduardo Tercero was at the border. What, you think this humiliates you? udius Belles shook his head slightly and said, somewhat unnecessarily, Thats not true, Im not that petty, its just that have you thought about what Eduardo Tercero will think when hees back from the border and doesnt find me? Chapter 770: Always biased towards her and on her side. David Terceros eyebrows drew together and his dark eyes looked at udio Belles with a cold, stern stare. What, you think a simple you is more important than her future and the rest of her life? David Terceros voice held a slight tone of contempt and mockery. udio Belles did not bother, he looked directly at David Tercero and said with a smile, Why do you hold me in such low esteem, old master, if I am the rest of your sons life? You! A yellow-haired boy, what a big mouth! udius Belles pursed his red lips and smiled slightly, his temper was rare to see in a million years. The old man in front of him, he had it in his mind at all times, was Edward the Thirds own father, and possibly his future family. He put up with David Terceros cold words, not because he was actually afraid to fight him, but simply because he put up with the middle-aged man in front of him, who was Eduardo Terceros father. If anyone else had done that to him, the delicate and precious flowers in this courtyard would have been beaten to death by now. Old Court Master, I respect you because you are Edward the Thirds father, but I really dont approve of your backstabbing tactics. Nasty and petty. You think Im really afraid to do anything to you? David Terceros face sank and there was coldness in his tone. This is your territory, Old Court Master, and even if I were capable, I couldnt escape with my wings, but if Old Court Master really wants to do something to me, Im afraid that when Edward Third returns from the border, Old Court Master, hell really regret what he did to me today. Sharp and direct, David Terceros fists clenched behind his back, and for a moment he was speechless. With those words, udius Belles raised his legs and prepared to leave, If there is nothing more you wish to say to me, Master, I will leave you. My subordinate? Does he even know hes a junior with that attitude? No one had ever dared to contradict him like that, not even Eduardo Tercero. David Tercero clenched his fists. udio Belles had just arrived at the gallery when he was surrounded by several dark guards. It looked like they were not going to let him walk properly. However, he was not messing around and had brought a pistol with him when he arrived. udio Belles turned around and stood at the back of the hallway, looking at David Tercero, who was not far away. Is the old Master of the Court really not going to let me go?. David Terceros face was somewhat stony, If you insist on staying with Eduardo Tercero, Eduardo Tercero will have to carry a reputation that may not be erased for the rest of his life, a traitor son, do you know how serious that is? udio Belles lowered his teary eyes slightly and was silent for a few seconds, before raising them again and looking directly at David Tercero. Of course I know how serious the usation is. But whats the use of being a loyal general if you cant live your own life? Giving up your own scatterbrainedness and the love of your life to live the perfect self that others say you are, such a life is no better. David Terceros face darkened, Youre only young, when you get to my age youll know what responsibility is!. udio Belles smiled slightly, I once thought I could live a bachelors life for the sake of the highest ideals. In this world, someone always has to sacrifice their own ego, and if I dont do it, someone else will have to, so its better that I do it. What exactly do you mean? I mean that after meeting Eduardo Tercero, I dont think like that anymore. All those ideals of preserving peace and supremacy turned out to be less important to me now than someone I liked and was going to spend the rest of my life with. I dont want to care what he thinks or does in the future, right now I just want that peace and quiet. I may regret itter, but if I choose this now, I will regret itter that I didnt choose that in the first ce. People are like that, they always regret their decisions after they have made choices they dont like. But regret is regret, life and fate are not controble, and if you want to control them, you can live like that without problems, but its also boring. David Terceros eyes held a hint of emotion andpassion, but he soon looked at udio Belles with a steely gaze and said, Arent you afraid that Eduardo Tercero will hate youter and that he will have to live with a lifetime of fame because of you? Whats a lifetime fame, what do you care if youre dead when youre in the coffin? Besides, if Edward Third chose to be with me, he must have thought about the situation he would be facing, why should I care about him if he doesnt care about his reputation? David Tercero frowned, You cant change who you are, youre with Eduardo Tercero, youll probably get kicked out of R and Eduardo Tercero will be left with nothing, you want the Eduardo Tercero who is nothing? udio Belles said, Who says we have to live in R? My love for Eduardo Tercero has nothing to do with his wealth and status. If thats all that matters to me, in my terms, its not like I have to marry Eduardo Tercero. Sheughed lightly and added, Eduardo Tercero is partial to me, even when I have made mistakes, even when my status is wrong for him, he is partial to me. Thats why I love him. There were very few people who could be partial to her all the time, so she wanted to appreciate them. After a long moment, David Tercero ordered the guards who had surrounded udio Belles to stand down. udio Belles turned and quickly exited The Tercero Family. When he left The Tercero Family, he got into his car and ordered K. to drive immediately. Curious and concerned, old K. asked, Miss udio, you and the old court master did not quarrel, did you?. udio Belles looked at him, Drive fast, if you keep slowing down,ter your old Court Master will change his mind and I will be lying in front of you in a river of blood. When that happens, you will take my corpse and answer to your master. Old Ks little heart shuddered and he immediately started the car and drove out of La Familia Tercero. udio Belles sat on the seat of the car, opening the window and letting the wind blow in.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. He stretched out his hands and there was damp sweat on his palms. In The Tercero family she had been surrounded by guards, and if David Tercero really hadnt let her go, she would never have made it out of the mansion. She looked at the damp sweat on her palm and frowned. Since when had she ever been afraid of death? She was used to living a life where life and death hung in the bnce, and once she had hope of living a peaceful and quiet life, she actually feared that the King of Hell woulde to im her life in a minute. A life that is not easy to live is really afraid of death, and it is also true. Old K cautiously looked at udio Belles in the rearview mirror and asked, Miss udio, do you think we should tell President Eduardo about this? udio Belles spoke decisively, No. Im not a bitch to separate them from father and son. The corners of Ks mouth twitched: Miss udio always hit the nail on the head. It was no wonder President Eduardo had loved the woman for ten years. Go back to La Vi Real. ordered udio Belles. Right. udio Belles, more awake from the wind blowing through the window, looked out at the glidingndscapes, red lips pulling. Sometime in thest twenty years or so, he had longed to live and fall in love like Dulcina Calvo, to be a girl like Dulcina Calvo, softly willing to wait for someone toe up and embrace her. But this idea was soon discarded and killed by herself. It always seemed impossible, that no one would want her for a long time. But now it turned out that there must have been someone like that, unconditionally partial to her, always on her side, who would have fallen in love with her even if he had been on the opposite side of her. Chapter 771: Edward the Third asking for a birthday present The courtyard of Vi La familia Rn. Erasmo was taking a sip of his coffee and looking at the bright flowers blooming in the courtyard when the butler entered to announce. Sir, Miss Almira is here. Almira was wearing a ck gauzy hat, covered by a ck veil that covered her pretty eyes and a small part of her face. Mr. Erasmo. Have a seat. Almira sat down in another wicker chair at the table and said, udio Belles is here in H-Town. Erasmo let out a softugh, with a twinkle in his eye, Not only has hee, but he has met David Tercero and almost found himself in arms. As soon as Almira heard this, a gleam of pleasure shone in her eyes, although President Edward Third was in favor of that udius Belles, the old Court Master must not have liked udius Belles. Mr. Erasmo, is this our chance? Erasmo turned his head to look at her meaningfully and said, Its not our chanceing, its yours. What Mr. Erasmo means is Erasmo mentioned, Edward the Third is on the border now, although he has people watching H-Towns movements, but after all, the mountains are far away and he cannot control H-Towns affairs. If you seize the opportunity now, use the name of David Tercero to get rid of this udio Belles A murderous intent shed under Erasmus eyes. Almiras eyes were trembling, she disliked udio Belles and hated the fact that udio Belles had taken President Eduardo Tercero, she had thought of using means to get rid of udio Belles, but she had not thought of actually getting rid of her. Getting rid of udio Belles is something that worries him. But what if President Eduardo Terceroes back from the border and checks this out? If President Eduardo Tercero finds out that she had udio Belles killed, will he never forgive her for the rest of her life? Almira was not afraid of getting rid of udio Belles, but she was afraid that President Eduardo Tercero would have a problem with her. Erasmo narrowed his long, sharp eyes and looked at her, If you dont get rid of that woman, do you think youll have a chance with Eduardo Tercero? As long as udio Belles is around, youll never have a chance to move up to Mrs. Estebans position. Almira bit her lip. Erasmus snorted coldly, When Eduardo Tercero returns from the border, if he really wants to be with udio Belles, it means he chooses to give up everything in R. When he does, hell be doubled up with udio Belles, and what business will there be for you? Almiras heart fluttered, her eyes grew cold, and her heart, which had wavered and wavered, firmed. Does Mr. Erasmus intend to bring the death of udius Belles upon the head of the Old Master of the Court? If I were David the Third, I would have killed udius Belles, a scourge who would have been the most suspicious of all, had he died. Almira wondered, that would indeed rid him of udius Belles, but what would it mean for Erasmus? Mr. Erasmus, I dont understand, what does this mean for you? Erasmus gave her a slight smile and said, Dont worry, Im not digging a hole for you to throw yourself in. It is true that if you let udio Belles stay with Eduardo Tercero, you can force him out, but David Tercero is still around, and the ult Organization is as powerful without Eduardo Tercero as it is with David Tercero. What Im going to do is centrifuge them, father and son, and even kill them. Almira was stunned; indeed, the politicians people were deep and terrifying. She did not want to hurt Eduardo Tercero, but even more she could not stand by and watch Eduardo Tercero with udio Belles, she had to do it. Even if it was toote to break up with Erasmo after she had married Eduardo Tercero. Right now, she also needs to use Erasmos people to get rid of udio Belles, so that if things go wrong, she can clear his name by ming him for everything. Back at La Vi Real, udio Belles cell phone rings and it is Eduardo Tercero calling. udio Belles asks, Why are you calling me all of a sudden?. Eduardo Tercero, on the other end, asks, Where is he?. udio Belles looked out the car window, he had no intention of telling him that he was in H-Town, telling him would only make him worry. Im at the Chalet at Lookout Mountain. Edward Third curved his thin lips, Last week was hard on me. Ill treat you right this week when youe. udio Belles raised an eyebrow, What kind of treat? The physical kind, what do you think. I dont think so. The physical kind of deal would eventually wear her out. Men and women had always had a power differential when it came to such things. It was well past one oclock in the afternoon and Eduardo Tercero asked with a slight smile, Have you eaten yet? I was about to eat, but then you called. Eduardo Tercero told him, Then you eat, I wont interrupt your meal. udio Belles couldnt resist asking, You didnt call to remind me that I wasing to see you this week, did you? That too. But mostly I came to remind you that my birthday ising up, so help me get my present ready. There were people asking for gifts so shamelessly these days.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. She scoffed with amusement, I would have forgotten if you hadnt reminded me. Edward the Third was neither surprised nor angry, for he did not think she would remember something so trivial clearly. So here I am to remind you so you wont upset me when the timees. When Im upset, I like to be physical, and if I overdo it, Im afraid you wont be able to take it. Deh, so he was still doing this for her sake. Ill have your present ready. After hanging up the phone, udio Belles indicated to old K, who was driving in front of him, Dont go back to La Vi Real yet, lets go to the mall first. Okay, Miss udio. When they arrived at the cold base mall, udio Belles told Lao K to go home and she would walk around by herself. It was the first time she had ever gone shopping so seriously, just to pick out a gift for a man. It was a wonderful feeling. After an hour in the mall, I couldnt decide what to get Eduardo Tercero. In the end, I found a tie at a high-end mens clothing store. It would look good around Eduardo Terceros neck. udio Belles entered the store and, just as he reached the model, a customer had already taken the tie off his neck and headed straight to the checkout area to pay for it. udio Belles followed him and said to the sales clerk, Can I have one of these ties, please?. The clerk politely told him, Miss, Im sorry, we only have one of all our products, including clothing, and only one of each size. Then It was very difficult to choose something, but someone had beaten them to it. udio Belles turned to the man next to him who was about to pay and said, Hi, could I borrow this tie? The man turned to look at him, slightly surprised. udius Belles thought the man was reluctant and said, Ill pay ten times as much. Hearing this, the man smiled slightly, apparently amused, and said, Thats not how you spend your money, miss. udio Belles frowned slightly and exined, Its just that I really like this tie. The man looked at the tie in his hand and curved his lips, A gentleman doesnt take away a mans good thing, so since you like it so much, Ill let you have it. Thank you. After udius Belles paid and left with the paper bag, a nce rested on his back. Chapter 772: In Trouble Senorito, since we have found Senorita Nita, why didnt you identify yourself to her a moment ago? Clemente Virgen looked at the slender fading figure, her eyes were deep, Not this time, send someone to follow her secretly. Yes. Clemente Virgen and his assistant walked out of the mall and headed for the car. Clemente Virgen asked, Did you find out what I asked you to check on? The aide handed over the information and said, Miss Nita was adopted by the chief of staff of the Ming organization, and since then she has been in the service of the Ming organization, and after the civil unrest of the Ming organization, Miss Nita is no longer of the Ming organization. Clemente Virgen frowned and looked at the information in his hand. udio Belles. So her name was no longer Nita. Clemente Virgens brow furrowed further as he looked at the column of information about his feelings, and a cold, stern glint emerged under his eyes. The assistant also noticed the change in his masters mood in the rearview mirror and said carefully, Miss Nita would be happy if she knew that the Mr. ito had been looking for her all these years. Clemente Virgen tossed the information aside, not wanting to look at her again, and leaned back in his seat, closing his eyes with a soft sigh. If she had really missed him, she would have recognized him in that look now. Just as he, even after eighteen years, could still recognize her in a look. Back then, the Nita from the orphanage was nowhere near as stunningly beautiful as she was now, but her eyes were as clear and steady as ever. Clemente Virgen opened her eyes, narrowed them and looked at the name Eduardo Tercero with some disgust. Eduardo Tercero. Does Nita like that man named Eduardo Tercero? udio Belles was in H-town for two days. On the way to the airport, udio Belles noticed that his head was dizzy and, when he looked up, the road visible through the car window was not the airport road either. Immediately alert, she propped up her weak body and red at the driver in front of her, You are not the driver of The Third Family, who are you? The driver ripped the human mask off his face and burst outughing, Miss udio, youre toote! udio Belles frowned, Who the hell are you?. Im the man sent by the Old Court Master to kill you! You dont give a shit. If the Old Master really wanted to kill me, he would have done it that day in the vige. If Lord Lao really wanted to get rid of her, it would have been as easy as a p on the wrist in H-City, so why go to all this trouble? The chauffeur grinned wickedly, The old master was afraid President Edward the Third would find out about this, so he sent me to get rid of you secretly!. udio Bellesughed coldly and, brachiating, stood up and grabbed the chauffeur by the cor, Stop the car! Now! The driver, who was no ordinary man, had one hand on udius Belles, I advise you not to move! Youve been drugged and you dont have the strength to fight me, so youd better behave yourself! Ill give you a hard time. Who the hell did you send! For the sake of your death, Im not afraid of being found out, so Ill tell you honestly, it was a Miss Almira who sent me to get rid of you! Recklessness? How dare Almira do something like that? When did she drug me? At La Vi Real, at your breakfast. The cook was secretly switched by our people. udio Belles gritted his teeth and red at her angrily, How dare you! Youre not afraid that President Eduardo Tercero wille back and skin you! Well, when President Eduardo Terceroes back to skin us, you wont be around anymore, so you better think about whether youre going to survive until then! The car sped off the river road and headed for the quiet, remote beach. Due to the drugs he had been administered, udius Belles passed out. When he reached his destination, he vaguely heard intermittent human voices in his ears, the wind was strong and chilling, and he was dragged out of the car by two men. In his ears was the sound of waves pounding fearfully on the rocks. Miss Almira, what is it now? Almira looked at udio Belles, who was being held by two assassins, his red lips were slightly curved, his eyes were cold and cruel, Kill her and then let her sink into the sea forever! Yes. udius Belles slowly opened his eyelids with great force, and the blurred face of the woman before him gradually became clearer. Almira let out a faintugh, Youre awake, whatst words do you have to say before you die? udius Belles scoffed, Hmph, even if I said myst words, would you pass them on for me?. Almira pursed her red lips, Youre so smart, of course I wont pass on yourst words for you. If you really have any words, you only have to dream them. udius Belles did not fear his impending death, but sneered, If President Edward the Third knew you had killed me, you would live a life more painful than the eighteenth circle of hell. Almira took udio Belles chin and pulled it close, her red lips pressed to udio Belles ear, saying, Dont worry, I will never let President Eduardo Tercero know this secret. With those words, she dropped udio Belles jaw. Almira ordered the assassin aside, Make it clean!. Yes! Almira went on, stepping away from the cliff. Wouldnt it be a shame to kill this woman when shes so pretty? The other aplice nced at udius Belles face, showing interest in his eyes, and said mischievously, If you hadnt told me, I wouldnt have noticed, she really is a beauty! The eyes of the two men showed lust, You first, me first? Together? udius Belles was lying on the grass, trying to struggle to get up and kill the two bastards, but she was so soft as sand that she couldnt move at all. Killing her was fine, but for those two bastards to insult her, she didnt give a damn! Just as the two bastards were approaching udius Belles, a shot suddenly rang out behind her and one of the assassins, gut-shot and locally dead, fell over the edge of the cliff, pupils dting rapidly. Who! The other assassin, pistol raised, rushed to take aim behind him, but the other was a deft shot, a shot that struck the assassin in the hand that held the pistol. Ah! The pistol fell to the ground.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. The assassin immediately fell to his knees and begged for mercy, Let me go! It wasnt me who wanted to kill her! Someone put me up to it. The man in the ck trench coat, with his face hidden in the darkness and the pistol pointed at the scoundrels head, spoke in a cold voice: Go back and tell your master that you have sessfully aplished your mission. I will let you live. Although the assassin had doubts, he had to run for his life, so he said in a trembling voice, Fine, fine! I wont show my face. After the assassin fled in his car, Clemente Virgen instructed his assistant to throw the man who had just been shot into the sea. Clemente Virgen bent down and picked up the woman who was lying on the ground with her arms crossed. udio Belles, clinging to hisst vestiges of consciousness, looked at the man in front of him, wearing a silver half-mask, and frowned. Who are you, why are you saving me? The tall man, holding her in his arms, lowered his eyes and looked at her tenderly. Sleep well, Nita. Nita ? That was her name at the orphanage before she turned ten. Not many people in the world knew it, not even Esteban Zaragosa and Tom. This man, who was But he couldnt think too much about it and had passed outpletely. Chapter 773: Trapped in a Foreign Country Country M, City F. Inside Vi The Virgin Family. How is she? Dont worry young master, although the potion this girl was in was a bit strong, but hanging serum to dilute it, she should wake up after a little more sleep. Hearing what the doctor said, Clement Virgin nodded and sat on the edge of the bed, looking at the unconscious woman with a slight frown and a hint of worry still in his eyes. When the doctor had left, the maid, Mrs. Bao, knocked softly on the door and entered. Sir, the porridge is ready. Clement Virgins gaze, always on udius Belles face, said in a light voice, Heat it first. Okay. When she was asleep, she was unaggressive and seemed weak, easily provoking his desire to protect her. Clement Virgin reached up and smoothed behind her ears udius Belles long hair, which had crept between her forehead and at the temples of her ears.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Eighteen years ago, when she was a half-grown girl, she was always bullied by the disobedient children at the orphanage because of her stubborn and umunicative nature. She was so stubborn that even if the children took away her food, she refused to show weakness and admit her guilt, and fought them. At the time, he was also only three years older than she was, and they were one too many, as they preferred to stay away from the crowd and were used to being isted. He took the steaming hot bun he had stolen from the orphanage kitchen and put it in his arms. It was so hot that her chest ached, but she endured the burning pain and held the hot bun in front of her. She hadnt eaten for days and when she ate that bun, she gobbled it down, choking and gagging for days, her little face red, but she kept trying desperately to get it in her mouth because she was so hungry. Clemente Virgen thought they would take care of each other and keep each other warm for the rest of their lives. But then he was found by The Virgen family and taken back to The Virgen family. He begged his grandfather to take Nita back to The Virgen family with him, but the stern man in charge of The Virgen family didnt even flinch, ordered him into the car and left the orphanage. That day, sitting in the warmth of the limousine, he kept turning to look behind the car, behind which the girl kept chasing and chasing, until she became a little ck dot. In his second year in The Virgin Family, he does his best to please his grandfather, studying his schoolwork to prepare for his future sessor in The Virgin Family, and to get him to agree to take Nita with him to live in The Virgin Family. But when he finally agrees and they go to the orphanage to adopt Nita, she has already been adopted. Her whereabouts were unknown and her adopters were so mysterious that the nuns and the director could not reveal Nitas adoptive family. Clemente Virgen never imagined that, just because she waste, she would be adopted by the Ming organization. She must have had a hard time licking her blood at gunpoint all the years she remained in the Ming organization. Clemente Virgen could not help but take her hand, put it to his lips and kissed it, looked at the sleeping woman and said, Nita, I will not miss you again and I will not let you suffer anymore. It was as if he was saying it to udio Belles, but also to himself. The back of udio Belles head was dizzy, and when he slowly opened his eyes, he saw a man holding his hand and looking at him lovingly. When the drug wore off, udius Belles regained his strength and, out of a feeling of self-defense, he sat up startled and jerked his hand away. Who are you people? Where is this ce! Clemente Virgen observed the womans sharp, defensive look and was about to approach when udio Belles stopped her. Donte any closer! Clemente Virgens face sank a few tones and he sat on the edge of the bed, staring at her and asking, You really dont remember me? udio Belles looked at the face of the man in front of him, a handsome man who looked a little familiar He looked at the man in front of him again for a long moment, and although his eyes were still defensive, his frown rxed slightly. You are Clement Virgins sullen face loosened slightly, and a hint of expectation crossed his eyes. Did she remember who he was? You are you the gentleman who gave me your tie the other day at the mall? Clemente Virgen looked at her, the light under his eyes, dimmed a little. Clemente Virgen turned around and sat with his back to udio Belles on the bed and let out a low, soft sigh, his face somber. udio Belles asked, It was you who saved me? It was I who saved you. Thank you. Clemente Virgen heard his frivolous thanks and turned to speak, Verbal thanks, not enough. udio Belles thought he was asking for possessions and, with some disgust in his heart but feeling justified, he lifted the sheets, got out of bed and pretended to leave without looking back. Dropping the words, he said, I dont have any money on me now, but you can give me a contact and Ill be sure to call you when I get home. As for the amount, Im not bad, do whatever you want. Heh, quite a mouthful. Unfortunately, he, Clemente Virgen, wasnt short of money either. I dont want your money. udio Belles frowned a little as he walked to the bedroom door and turned to look at him, Then what do you want? I want you to marry me. udio Belles looked at him and was silent for two or three seconds, then hooked his red lips, This gentleman, hes joking, counting that time at the mall, weve only met twice, I thank you foring to my rescue, but marriage, I think youve gone to the wrong person. Clemente Virgen got up and striding in, and as udio Belles was about to open the door to leave, he was grabbed by the wrist andpulsively pressed against the door panel by Clemente Virgen. What are you doing! udio Belles lifted his leg and tried to kick Clemente Virgen, but thetter was no ordinary man, and his kicks and punches were no match for udio Belles. After a few punches and kicks, udio Belles failed to gain the upper hand and was pinned against the door with Clemente Virgens arms bound. udio Belles looked at him suspiciously, Who the hell are you?. This man was no worse than Eduardo Tercero or Esteban Zaragosa. Clemente Virgen looked at his delicate forehead, Nita, really, you dont remember me at all?. Nita? Yes, before fainting, he had heard a male voice calling Nitas name in his ear. At first, she thought it was an illusion. How do you know this name of mine? Clemente Virgen opened her thin lips to speak, but then stopped, always wishing, in her heart, that she would think it herself. The man released her, emotions frozen in his dark eyes, his tone indifferent as hemanded, You just woke up, you need more rest, and when you remember who I am, Im sure well have more than enough to tell us. What do you mean youre going to trap me here? Im just giving you and me a chance and time. Clemente Virgen stepped out of the bedroom and blurted out, Dont try to escape, the defenses here are no easier than anywhere youve ever entered. udio Belles I clenched his fist, You seem to know everything about me. Including the identity of his agent. Clement Virgin looked back at him, the light in his eyes sure and calm, I remind you that this is M, F City, our Dragon Gate Gangsters territory, and you wont escape F City even if you escape this mansion. Dragons Gate Gangsters? udius Belles knew the Dragon Gate Gangsters, but he had never been in contact with anyone from the Dragon Gate Gangsters. You are the Young Master of the Dragon Gate Gangsters? I am Clement Virgin, but, of course, I prefer that you remember my other identity; think it over, Nita, and dont fail me. Chapter 774: Most Afraid of Losing Claudio Country R, City H. Well, have you found Miss udios people yet? Not yet, just the car Miss udio was in when she went to the airport, its scrapped, it was found in a recycling nt. Old K sent group after group of men to find udio Belles, but still to no avail. Go ahead and make sure you find Miss udios men! Yes. Two days had passed and there was no news of udio Belles. If Miss udio was really in H-Town, how would he exin to President Eduardo Tercero? The Western Frontier. Eduardo Tercero calls udio Belles every other day, not every day, because he said it seemed to him that calling every day to see how he was doing was not like saying hello or missing him, but like checking up on him. Eduardo Tercero was not the kind of boyfriend who held on too tightly, so they talked once every other day, in perfect harmony. This time, however, Eduardo Tercero had called three or four times, but was unable to get through. He had a vague feeling that something was wrong. In the midst of his thoughts, Eduardo Terceros cell phone rang, and it was K. He picked it up. K, whats wrong? President Eduardo Tercero Miss udio something may have happened. It was night and Eduardo Tercero had made the windy trip back to H-Town from the border. As soon as he got out of the car, it was not to La Vi Real that he returned, but to the Tercero family. The man bursts into the Tercero family in a stern manner. At that moment, David Tercero was about to go to sleep and, hearing themotion, he frowns a little,es out of his bedroom in his house suit and asks the butler, What is it? My lord, the prince has returned. David the Thirds frown deepened, He is at the border, why has he returned for no reason?. That I dont know. As soon as the butlers words were out of his mouth, Edward Tercero had strided into the main house, all hostile and grim. You sent someone to do what happened to udio! David Tercero spoke with a stern face and a cold, cutting voice, No sooner had you returned than you burst into the house full of murderous questions, and I didnt ask you if you had permission to return to H-Town from the border? Eduardo Tercero questioned, Are you being vain, or are you hiding? Eduardo Tercero, is this the way you should talk to your father? Eduardo Tercero stared at him and asked, word for word, First you answer me, whether or not you did or did not do what happened to udio! David Tercero was furious, his hands clenched into fists behind his back as he answered with contempt: A woman is worth being absent for, Eduardo Tercero, you are confused! Anger, hatred for his son, was in his eyes. The hostility between father and son was growing. The old butler could not resist speaking to Eduardo Tercero: Prince, truly you do not understand your lordship, that Miss udio dide to The Tercero family two days ago, but Before the old butler could say anything, David Tercero interrupted at once and scolded, Julian! indicating to the butler to shut up. What is udio doing here in The Tercero Family C did you send someone to kidnap her and bring her to H-Town? David Tercero turned his back on him, took a deep breath, smoothed the fire in his stomach and said with a frown, I didnt send anyone to kidnap her, I asked your two best men to invite her here, she came to see me of her own free will! Eduardo Tercero curved his lips mockingly, What difference does it make? Eduardo Tercero, if youve had enough of this, go back to the border right now! David Terceros blood rushed to the surface, and for a moment, swords were drawn between father and son. Eduardo Tercero drew his pistol and pointed it at David Tercero. The butler, rmed, said, The prince must not! Dont stop him, let him shoot! You dont think it a joke to point a pistol at your own father for a woman! Edward Tercero looked at his majestic father with scarlet eyes, his dark eyes were cold, I ask you once again, did you have anything to do with udios ident or not? David Tercero let out a cold snort of disdain, If I had wanted to get rid of her, I would have done it openly and honestly, not behind her back. With these words, David Tercero turned and walked up the stairs, not once ncing at Eduardo Tercero, who was standing on the first floor. The butler nced at David Terceros back and said to Eduardo Tercero with a sigh, My Prince, how can you so misunderstand His Lordship? Eduardo Tercero dropped the arm that held the ck pistol. Care was a mess. He had returned to H-City overnight from the frontier, his mind full of welfare and life and death of udius. Prince, although you and His Lordship are different from the usual bond between father and son, how can His Lordship get rid of someone he really likes, Prince? Edward the Third raised his eyes to look up and pursed his thin lips, knowing he had gone too far in his party. Uncle Julian, help me to apologize to father. When the Julian heard this, he quickly smiled slightly, Hey! Good. The matter of Miss udio, the prince also dont fret too much, Miss udio after all is not an ordinary woman, she wont be so easily in danger. Edward Third nodded, shook her hand cordially and turned to stride away from The Third family. Upstairs, the study. Julian knocked on the door and entered, My lord, the prince has left and asked me to apologize for misunderstanding you. David Tercero looked down at his papers and growled coldly, tossing the papers in his hands on the desk impatiently. In the middle of the night, even though you flew in from the border without permission, didnt even know how to say hello when you got home, and the moment you entered the house you were interrogating, this boy sure has stiffened his wings, and now he dares to pull a pistol on me. The prince is also in a hurry, you two have the same temperament, you know what the prince is like. In his eyes, the prince will always be a child, why are you angry with a child? Humph, a child? Youre already in your thirties, and youre still so angry? Disturbing my dreams in the middle of the night. David Tercero frowned, annoyed, and picked up the papers again, ncing at them again, but still feeling angry at the thought of the bastard child who had just pointed a gun at him. He couldnt resist spitting again, Apologize? Didnt hee to apologize himself and ask you to ry the message? Julian: Pah, David Tercero threw the document hard on the table, Raised for nothing! Youre going to turn your back on me for a woman! If I had really touched that woman of yours that day, Julian, do you think I would have shot myself with a gun tonight to finish the job? The Julian smirked, Thats not possible. Its not possible? I think it is. The more he said, the angrier he got. Thats enough, lets not mention it! What a son, I think hes a debt collector! The Julian couldnt resist asking, The prince has returned to H-Town without permission, and Im sure there will be a barrage of gunfire against the cab tomorrow. David the Third grimaced angrily and helplessly, Im pissed and I have to deal with him! It doesnt hurt to get him and that woman the hell out of R! Save me the trouble! Father and son are bound by blood, and it is difficult to break the bond. Lao Yu said affectionately, If the prince really leaves, you wont see him once or twice a year, you really dont want to?. David the Third raised his eyebrows and said in a cold voice, What do you want? You want him toe home and have a fight with me. Tough talk. Julianughed and shook his head. Back to the Vi Real. Old K was driving and Eduardo Tercero was sitting in the back seat, with a cold and indifferent face, neither sadness nor joy showing. President Eduardo Tercero, it is actually good that there is no news from Miss udio at this time. Eduardo Terceros face was slightly downcast, hands in hisp, all ten fingers clenched, knuckles slightly white. In the dim light of the car, no emotion was visible on his downcast face. All that could be heard was Eduardo Terceros voice, hoarse and gravelly from decay, shouting, Old K. Well, what happened to President Eduardo Tercero?Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. You know, all this way back to H-City from the frontier, I suddenly realized that Im not afraid of anything, even if it means losing my position as Master of the Court, but I am afraid of one thing, losing udio and having nothing to look forward to for the rest of my life. Chapter 775: Untouched! City F, Country M. udio Belles was trapped in this vi for a whole day. The day she was trapped, she finally realized what Clement Virgin was. The maid brought porridge and urged udio Belles to eat it, Miss Nita, you havent eaten much all day, eat something, if you dont, Im sure the Mr. ito will me us. udio Belles took the bowl of porridge and gulped it down at once, wiping the corner of his mouth with the back of his hand. Where is your young master? I want to see him. The young master has not yet returned. As we were talking, a ck Bentley business car pulled up in front of the courtyard. It was drizzling. The driver got out of the car first, held up a ck umbre and opened the back seat door. Clemente Virgen gets out of the back seat with long legs and walks to the vi under the umbre. Once at the house, Clemente Virgen saw udio Belles guarding the door, apparently waiting for him, and his heart warmed slightly in his mouth. Waiting for me? udio Belles looked at him and said, I remember who you are, you are Clemente, arent you? Clemente, the name his mother, the headmistress, gave Clemente Virgen when he was a boy at the orphanage. Clementes name. Clemente Virgen stood in the doorway of the house with the handle of his umbre in one hand, staring into her face for a long time. When he heard her say Clemente, his heart skipped a beat. Clemente Virgen handed the umbre to the maid and walked straight past udio Belles, his back to her, breathing deeply, his face calm and indifferent, Atst you have remembered who I am. udio Belles pursed the corners of his lips and said, Thank you for saving me. Even after knowing who he was, was that all the thanks he was getting? Clemente Virgen went straight up the stairs. udio Belles followed him. When they reached the study, udio Belles said, Clemente Virgen, did you save me just to have me here? Clemente Virgen looked at his papers and said casually, My ultimate goal is not to keep you locked up. Then what do you want before you let me go? Are you that anxious to get back to this Eduardo Tercero? Clemente Virgens face was cold and his voice suddenly rose with anger. udio Belles was slightly stunned, then smiled faintly, You seem to have done quite a bit of research on me. Clement Virgin stood up, walked over to her, grabbed her wrist, and spoke in a stony voice, Now that you remember who I am, dont you have anything to say to me? I thought you would have a lot to tell me after our reunion. udio Belles smiled slightly, a lighthearted smile, What happened more than ten years ago is in the past, what is there to say? I thank you very much for saving my life and Im d to be with you again, but you really dont have to think much about me, were just passing through each others lives. Clement Virgin frowned, sulking at his indifferent expression and those overly nd words. Do you still me me for not taking you with me, back then? My grandfather didnt approve then, and I Before Clement Virgin could finish his sentence, udius Belles interrupted, I dont me you, you were young too and you were found by your family to take you home, I only lost a childhood ymate, yes I felt bad at the time, but I didnt me you. And, shortly after you left, I was adopted too. To you, I was just a childhood ymate? udio Belles was stunned and looked at Clemente Virgens deep gaze. You wouldnt have been looking for me all these years, would you? A childhood heartbreak, but a willow in the heart of a man with a heart. I love you, no matter who lives in your heart. But I dont love him. I have a boyfriend. Clement Virginughed without anger, Nowadays you can get divorced while married, from boyfriends, its not like you can say you separate. udio Belles, surprisingly blocked, didnt know what to say and asked directly, When are you going to release me? Clement Virgins dark eyes looked at her seriously and narrowed slightly, Until you fall in love with me.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. udio Belles gritted his teeth: Clemente Virgen, do you think this is an idol show?. Clemente Virgen snapped the back of his neck and stepped closer, Nita, Ive waited so long for you, Ive searched for you so long, do you think I would give you up so easily? But getting lost between us is getting lost, I already have someone I love. That doesnt matter, what matters is that right now, you and I, we need to get along. Pervert! Twisted! udio Belles shoved him away, Clemente Virgen, listen to me well, no matter how long you keep me in your house, Im not going to fall in love with you. Then well try and see who cant stand it first. Try, try, and send someone to watch me all day if you can, or Ill run away as soon as I get the chance. City H, night shrouded in darkness. Edward the Third was sitting in his study, one hand on his forehead, his face weary. Old K had heard some news and immediately rushed to report: President Eduardo Tercero. Eduardo Terceros eyes twitched slightly, he looked up and asked, Any news from udio?. Old K swallowed saliva and said, I found out where the car had gone that day, it must have been to Weihai Cliffs, and then I immediately sent someone to Weihai Cliffs, where I found a bullet. Old K handed the bullet to Eduardo Tercero. On the bullet was a very small symbol, a symbol that was very familiar to him. Old K said, The symbol on this bullet represents the Dragon Gate Gangsters in M. But Miss udio and the Dragon Gate Gangsters, how could they be involved? Forget about that for now, Old K, first you run a secret mission in M to find out about udio. Yes. Edward the Third let out a small sigh of relief, now it looked like udius at least was alive, as long as he was. Old K added, By the way, President Eduardo Tercero, from that junk I found this. Its probably a gift that Miss udio wanted to give to President Eduardo Tercero. Old K handed the paper bag to Eduardo Tercero. Eduardo Tercero opened the gift box and inside was a brand new navy blue striped tie. A faint smile clouded Eduardo Terceros brow. Was this the gift udio had chosen for him for his birthday? He just hadnt gotten around to it, hoping she would give it to him. The thought that she might be in danger at that moment made his frown sink in again. Have you figured out who the suspects are? One is dead, sunk at sea, and there is another, who is being hunted, it will take some time as he has fled out of the country. Make sure you catch that one. Old K nodded, Definitely. udio Belles had been trapped in Vi La familia Virgen for three days and had used every escape option. He tried to call Eduardo Tercero, but found that all themunication devices in the house were unable to contact the outside world. It was nighttime. Clemente Virgen, drunk, walks briskly up the stairs, not to his bedroom or study, but directly to udio Belles room. Without knocking, he pushes the door and enters. udio Belles was fixing amunication device that seemed to be undergoing a transformation. Clemente Virgens eyes sparkled, and he walked over to her, snatched themunication device from her hand and threw it to the floor with a thud. It shattered into pieces with a loud crack, and the sound of the breakage was especially clear in the quiet of the night. Clemente Virgen grabbed udio Belles by the arm and wrapped his arms around her, lowering his head to kiss her. Clemente Virgen took advantage of her drunken state, while udio Belles was sober. udio Belles kicked her with his raised leg: Clemente Virgen! You are not allowed to touch me. Chapter 776: Discovering the man behind the curtain The rage, the drunkenness, intermingled. Clemente Virgen didnt care, and udio Belles resistance awakened in him a deeper desire for conquest. Although the man was drunk, his kicks and punches were far superior to udio Belles and in a few rounds he had her choked again. As the man approached her, udio Belles grabbed a nearby cdon vase and smashed it directly into Clemente Virgens head. ng! The porcin vase shattered and exploded over Clemente Virgens head. Clemente Virgen stood, head vaguely dizzy, hot blood on the top of his head, slowly sliding down and dripping onto his forehead and eyelids. Clement Virgin grimaced, he dared not make a real move against her, and he was keeping his life because of a man who didnt even care about his own. udius Belles did not hesitate, much less fear, but copied the fruit knife to the side and ced it against Clement Virgins neck. Now, get me out! And if I dont? The sharp de of the fruit knife pressed one end closer to Clemente Virgens neck, the edge entering the flesh. udio Belles voice was cold and merciless, his watery eyes fixed on him, lowering his voice to a word of warning, Then you will try. Do you love Edward the Third that much? It is one thing for me to love Eduardo Tercero and another for him to imprison me, and I, udio Belles, hate to be caged. Clemente Virgen took a deep breath and a darkness crossed his eyes, Nita, in all these years, have you really not thought of me? The look in his eyes toward udio Belles was genuine, dark and deep. udio Belles didnt want to give it another thought, two people who were destined to have no future, even if she had thought of him as a child, there was no point in saying it again. Two words, decisive and merciless, came out of his mouth: No. Clement Virgin closed her eyes, seeming to truly surrender, Fine, Ill let you go. udio Belles pressured Clemente Virgen to leave Vi La familia Virgen. It waste at night and drizzling outside, but udio Belles guard never let down. After a few days together, udio Belles realized that Clemente Virgen was a man with a very deep mind and that he had to be watched. With a knife to his neck in one hand, udio Belles looked back cautiously to make sure no one was following him. Clemente Virgen, give me a car and, while youre at it, take me to the airport in Ciudad F. udio Belles pushed Clemente Virgen directly into the car. The sharp fruit knife, however, did not leave Clemente Virgens neck. Clemente Virgen pointed to his blood-soaked head and neck and sneered, Youre going to threaten me with a knife to my neck now that Im in this state? Unless youre not cunning. But with a man like you, its harder than heaven to make you not be cunning. Clement Virgin pursed his lips, Nita, you have no love for me. Youre wrong, not one bit, I have no love for you. Cut the bullshit and drive! udio Belles spat at him. Clemente Virgen sank anger into his chest and started the car. Clemente Virgens head was bruised and, as udio Belles had beaten her quite badly, visions and ck shadows were now starting to appear in front of her eyes. Are you sure you want me to keep driving like this? I have a head injury and Im bleeding all the time, so if you dont care about my injury, you need to worry about your own life! Whose fault is it if theres an ident? udio Belles gave him an expressionless look, Youre a big man with a lot of nonsense, Im not afraid to die, Im sitting in the passenger side of your dangerous car, so why do you keep banging on about it? Clemente Virgen gritted her teeth, bravo, what a ruthless woman! Youd do anything for Eduardo Tercero! The car, soon arrived at the Ciudad F airport. udio Belles looked out the car window towards the airport, If you ambush me at the airport, youll be dead! Im in this state, what can I do to you? It better be like this! At that moment, H-Town. Downstairs the butler came up to report, President Eduardo Tercero, Miss Almira is here. Almira hade up from downstairs, President Eduardo Tercero, shes really back! Eduardo Tercero frowned slightly, How did you know I was back from the border? I I found out that I missed President Eduardo Tercero so much that I thought Ide to see, even if it was worth the trip. Eduardo Tercero grunted lightly, You are very well informed. The mans mood of joy and anger could not be heard. President Eduardo Tercero, shall we dine together tonight? Eduardo Terceros eyelids fluttered slightly and he said coolly, Im not in the mood. Whats the matter with you, President Eduardo Tercero, you dont feel like it? Almira tried deliberately. Eduardo Tercero looked her in the eyes and said nonchntly, Something has happened to udio and now Im worried because I cant find her. Do you know where udio has gone?. Almira froze and then said with a slight smile, President Eduardo Tercero, its not that you dont know that I have an average rtionship with Miss udio, why would you tell me where she went, didnt Miss udio go to her own house before? Really, I thought you were well informed and that you knew I was back these days, you should have known that udio came to H-Town the other day too. I I really didnt know. I know that President Eduardo Tercero is back because I follow President Eduardo Tercero, not that I have much friendship with Miss udio, I dont follow her and naturally I dont know.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Gee, that woman, by now, should have sunk into the sea, never to have the opportunity to reach President Eduardo Tercero again. Maybe President Eduardo Tercero thinks about that woman now, but in time, it will all fade away. Time is the most terrible tool of oblivion, and no ones feelings can beat the loss of time. Knock, knock, knock. There was another knock on the studio door. Old K entered, osting a man in his forties, tying the mans hands and holding him in front of Eduardo Tercero. President Eduardo Tercero, the murderer of Miss udio has been found, this guy, who fled to Camp A thinking we couldnt catch him. Almiras watery eyes trembled fiercely at the sight of the mans face. She had sent someone to kill the assassin, but he had arrived toote, and Eduardo Terceros men had gotten to him first. The man was on his knees, begging for mercy: President Eduardo Tercero, please let me go! I did not kill the girl. The girl is still alive. She is alive. Almiras eyes grew cold, what, udio Belles was still alive? The man turned his eyes and saw Almira and immediately pointed at her and shouted, President Eduardo Tercero, its this woman! This is the woman who paid me to kill President Eduardo Terceros girlfriend! I also heard her say that if the girl died, she could have President Eduardo Tercero and marry him! Almiras heart lurched in shock and she frowned at the man, What nonsense youre talking! Almira reached out and grabbed Eduardo Terceros sleeve and said pitifully and aggressively, President Eduardo Tercero, you are ndering me! I have not seen Miss udio since she came home, and besides, Miss udio is so important to President Eduardo Tercero, how dare I touch Miss udio! Eduardo Tercero you must believe me. Eduardo Terceros thin lips curved into a grimace, immobile and silent. Almira refocused her attention on the kneeling man, I see that you want President Eduardo Tercero to walk through your dogs life, thats why you have deliberately ndered me! I have never met you! How is it possible that I let you kill someone!. The man knelt before Eduardo Tercero and said sincerely, President Eduardo Tercero, you must believe me! It was this woman who sent someone to give the girl the pills beforehand, and then on the way to the airport, we took her to the Weymouth cliffs without incident, but when we were about to do so, a man who had killed mypanion appeared, and he released me and asked me toe back and tell this Miss Almira that the girl was dead. Chapter 777: President Eduardo Tercero, take me home. Almiras teary eyes looked at Eduardo Tercero helplessly and pleadingly, shaking her head desperately, President Eduardo Tercero, its really not me Eduardo Tercero looked at her coldly and reached out, ruthlessly pulling away her hand that was tugging at his sleeve. Old K asked, President Eduardo Tercero, whats with this guy? Continue with the torture. Yes. Almira reached out again to grab Eduardo Terceros arm, only to have him p her away. Almira was unprepared and Eduardo Tercero showed her no mercy, the p was with such force that Almira fell straight to the ground. President Eduardo Tercero, listen to me exin, I really didnt! Eduardo Tercero looked at her with downcast eyes, his voice was cold and stern, You better pray that udio is safe and sound, if anything happens to udio, you will wait to be buried with him. Almira, who was prostrate on the floor, heard such desperate words, her hands clenched into fists, her knuckles turned blue and white, while her eyes were a mixture of jealousy and rage. In your eyes, am I no better than a lock of hair on udio Belles head?. Eduardo Tercero didnt want to talk to her, but at the end of his life, asking her such a stupid question in such a confusing way, he felt the need to make it clear to her. In my eyes, you and udio, there is noparison. Almiras eyes were red, tears were falling, she bit her lips hard and asked indignantly, Why, in what I dontpare to udio Belles, she loves you as much as I love President Eduardo Tercero, udio Belles, the attitude she has with President udio Belles is nothing but a casual attitude, she doesnt give a damn about President Eduardo Tercero, if she really loves him, why can she see President Eduardo Tercero destroy himself for her? Even if President Eduardo Tercero was sent to the border because of her, did she ever feel anything for President Eduardo Tercero! Eduardo Tercero hooked his thin lips and said nonsensically, This is my business and hers, does it concern you? Almira gritted her teeth, tears rolled down her face, but no words of rebuttal coulde out. In matters of emotions, voluntarily, in this rtionship, she had lost so much that she didnt even deserve to have a name. Eduardo Tercero took his men to M at night. But no sooner had he arrived in F City than he received a call from K. Old K was ringing anxiously on the phone, President Eduardo Tercero, hurry back, Miss udio has returned to H City, but now the old Court Masters men have taken him away! In Eduardo Terceros heart, the beats were getting faster and faster, like a roller coaster. First the surprise that he was safe in H-Town, then the nervousness that his father had asked him to go to The Tercero Family. Ill be right back. The two missed each other back and forth. When Eduardo Tercero re-entered H-Town, his face tired and covered in dust, it hadnt taken him a moment to run to La familia Tercero. Eduardo Tercero burst into La familia Tercero just as udio Belles was leaving the salon, and when he saw the long, panting man standing in the doorway, they were both silent for a few seconds. Within days of each other, this look separated life and death, as well as countless thoughts and worries. Once upon a time, udio Belles did not understand Esteban Zaragosas idea of love, which consisted of leaving everything for Dulcina Calvo, but now he seemed to understand it a little. Emotions, so full that they were on the verge of overflowing. Through the air of emptiness, between his eyes, floated a deep emotion. Eduardo Tercero felt as if frozen in ce, looking at her untouched, content to watch her from afar. In thest few days, when he had heard the news of her ident, he had been calm, but his heart had been troubled. He had returned to H-Town without a report, and in thest few days, former cab ministers had already criticized him in front of the president for being a traitor. But such things did not matter to him. Right now, just looking at her standing securely in front of him, it was as if the dust had settled. Edward the Third looked at her, his voice hoarse and low from the nights run, and called out to her, udio. udio Belles curved his lips and moved closer to her, resting his head directly on the back of Eduardo Terceros neck, President Eduardo Tercero, I miss you. Eduardo Tercero took a deep breath and hugged her tightly, I miss you too. The moment udio Belles face buried itself in her shoulder, she felt more rxed than she had ever felt before, after so many days trapped in Vi La familia Virgen, not sleeping well in defense of Clemente Virgen. Now, all she had to do was close her eyes and she would fall asleep. With both hands, she unconsciously wrapped her arms around Eduardo Terceros neck. President Eduardo Tercero, take me to bed.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. The tone of her voice, rare as a childs, was soft and pampered. Eduardo Terceros heart fluttered and he took her in his arms to leave La familia Tercero. Once in the car, Eduardo Tercero hugged her and ran his hands over her body very carefully. Are there any wounds? udio Belles leaned on her shoulder and gently shook his head, No, Im fine, Im just sleepy. Eduardo Tercero took her hand between his and brought it to his lips and kissed it, Im sorry youve been so scared these days. Eduardo Tercero wasnt going to ask about thest few days at the moment, he just wanted to let her rest now. The mans hand stroked the girls hair between his arms, kissed her forehead and said softly, Sleep, Im here. udius Belles buried himself in the crook of her neck, his forehead arched in reassurance. A good nights sleep. udius Belles awoke the next morning. Yesterday afternoon, after returning from The Tercero Family and bathing, he had stayed in bed and slept. At dinner, Edward Third had instructed the maids not toe and call them for dinner. So the morning he awoke extraordinarily early, only at seven oclock. But his stomach, which had been empty for a long time, was already hungry. After washing up and going downstairs, the maid greeted udius Belles. Good morning, where is President Eduardo Tercero? The maid said, President Eduardo Tercero is in the kitchen preparing breakfast. udio Belles is slightly taken aback and mutters, Is he still cooking?. The maidughs, We didnt expect President Eduardo Tercero to talk about cooking this morning either, and he asked us all to leave the kitchen. I think it was for Miss udio, how about a love lunch?. udio Belles couldnt keep the corners of his lips from tingling as he turned and headed for the kitchen. In the kitchen all that could be seen was Eduardo Tercero with an apron tied around his waist, standing in front of the hallway and literally frying eggs. udio Belles walked up and wrapped his arms around his waist from behind, twisted his face and leered at him, You still know how to cook, huh? Its the first time Ive done it, my hands are raw, I dont know if its good. udio Belles looked at the torti in the pan and reminded Eduardo Tercero: Turn it over, it looks like its getting soft. Eduardo Tercero flipped the eggs in time and they came out golden brown and not burnt. Eduardo Tercero pulled his hand away and ordered him, Go and sit at the table, its time for breakfast. udio Belles just smiled and obediently left the kitchen to sit at the table and wait for Eduardo Terceros breakfast of love. The breakfast, not entirely delicious, but not unpleasant either, was a steaming bowl of millet porridge that went down into his stomach but he felt very much at ease. Eduardo Tercero asks, Tell me about these days. udius Belles bit into his fried egg and said, I was ambushed by Almira and then almost killed by her people, but someone saved me and then the man who saved me held me captive for a few days and I couldnt contact you immediately. Edward the Third frowned at the word imprisoned, imprisoned?. Chapter 778: Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo closes the circle. udio Belles took a sip of his milk, the white foam frothing slightly around his lips like an afterthought. Edward the Third stared at his lips, eyes slightly darkened, and reached up to wipe the milk foam from around his mouth. The movement was natural. Are you the Dragons Gate Gangsters? udio Belles nodded, then looked down and stirred the bowl of millet porridge, saying lightly, The Mr. ito of the Dragons Gate Gangsters likes me, thats why he wants me to stay with him. Eduardo Terceros handsome face, steepened several degrees colder. Doesnt he know youre my wife? udio Belles continued with deliberate provocation, Yes, but that young lord of the Dragons Gate Gangsters probably loves me too much to want me as I am. Eduardo Terceros eyes grew cold. The Dragon Gate Gangsters, true, would not let the Dragon Gate Gangsters live in peace in the future. He is a thief of women and seeks death. udio Belles looked up, put down his chopsticks, put his hand to his chin and looked at Eduardo Tercero with teary eyes, Eduardo Tercero, I dont have to be you, there are a lot of people who love me, so if you dont love me, there are a lot of people who love me. Eduardo Tercero wasnt bothered by this, he just looked at her with a smile, If you didnt want me, why did you risk running away from the Dragon Gate Gangsters? I didnt like being held captive by him. udio, marry me. An abrupt marriage proposal, unprecedented. Eduardo Terceros weak expression, as if to say, udio, its a beautiful day, lets go for a walk. President Eduardo Tercero, you are not proposing marriage with as much sense as you should. udio Belles puffed out his mouth, spoon in hand, pping the porridge in his bowl, clearly disgusted. Eduardo Tercero looked at the strawberry muffin next to him and said, This muffin was made by me, dont you want to try it? udio Belles took a bite with a teaspoon and then saw inside the cake, embedded in it, a diamond ring. A flock of crows flew over udio Belles head. The woman frowned, looking at the dirty diamond ring: President Eduardo Tercero, who taught you to dere yourself like that?. Eduardo Tercero saw that this was not right and frowned slightly: What is it, not right?. No, of course it isnt. Its a bad way to hide a diamond ring in a cake in this day and age. Edward the Third: That old K, what a shitty idea to give him! May he be sent to the great wilderness next! A monthter, Eduardo Tercero and udio Belles celebrated their big wedding on the ind of Serban. Serban, Eduardo Terceros private ind. The wedding was a low-key affair, with only close friends and family invited. Six monthster, Eduardo Tercero resigned as head of the Hidden Organization and moved in with udio Belles. All over the world, they left their footprints. After seeing the world, the two returned to their private ind to start making children. Another six months. Early one morning, still asleep. Eduardo Terceros cell phone kept ringing, with orders to return to his post as head of the Hidden Organization. Eduardo Tercero looked at the woman sleeping soundly in the crook of his arm. A year after their marriage, no longer exposed to those fish killings or the people of the organization, her ever-vignt habit of light sleep had gradually changed and now she was in his arms, sleeping deeply and soundly. It was very valuable for people like them to have a good nights sleep. Edward the Third gently withdrew his arm, took the phone out of the bedroom, stepped out onto the balcony, looked at the blue sea and the seagulls flying not far away, and picked up the phone. Hello, whats up? The old K there was eight million: President Eduardo Tercero, the cab situation has been so tumultuous since you left with Madame, that the President has strongly urged me to get in touch with you to get back to presiding over the situation. Edward the Third raised an eyebrow, holding the phone in one hand and the balcony railing in the other, gazing at the wonderful view not far away, and hooked his thin lips. But I am married to a woman who is not eptable to the people of R. The president gave the order six months ago that, whatever the condition of the wife you have married, you are to return and object no more!. Eduardo Tercero, however, was dismissive and let the sentence drop in a haze: Im really relieved to have the weight off my shoulders now, and Im obsessed with that feeling. Old K looks up at the sky: Inside the bedroom, udio Belles stirred, reaching out without touching Eduardo Terceros person, and woke up with his eyes open. He looked up at the white curtains of the billowing veil, at the blue sea and the blue sky outside, another fine day. He got up. He went into the bathroom and washed. It wasnt long before a shout came from the bathroom. Edward the Third! The man who was on the balcony talking on the phone, hearing a scream, thought something had happened and rushed from outside the balcony. Whats wrong? Pushing open the bathroom door, he saw udio Belles sitting on the toilet, his long hair disheveled, like a little maniac, with a pregnancy test in his hand. With a sullen little face, udio Belles handed the pregnancy test to Eduardo Tercero: Look for yourself what you have done!. Eduardo Tercero took the pregnancy test and scanned it, he was a big man who had never used one of these things and naturally didnt understand it. What does this mean? It showed two red bars, one dark and one light. Eduardo Tercero was more concerned about whether his body was wrong somewhere than this pregnancy test. Eduardo Tercero held up the pregnancy test, one long leg over one knee, and asked the small woman sitting on the toilet with a somber look, Whats wrong, dont you feel good? Eduardo Tercero reached up and pushed her long, unruly hair behind her ear. udio Belles looked at him, eyes sad but hopeless, and reached up to push it away, saying softly, Dont touch me now. Edward the Third thought it was her period; she hadnt looked good whenever shed had one in the year since the wedding. Are you on your period? Not enough belly? Eduardo Terceros cell phone, leaning against the sink, was still on hold, on the line with Old Man K. Old K, hearing President Eduardo Terceros affectionate tone, gasped; President Eduardo Tercero did not want to save face, be a ve to the wife. udio Belles came out of the bathroom and Eduardo Tercero followed him with the pregnancy test. udio, whats wrong? udio Belles scratched his hair in annoyance and turned to look at Eduardo Tercero. I didnt get my period this month. Eduardo Tercero said patiently, Then lets go see a doctor? He walked over to her and tried to hug her. udio Belles reached out and ced her hand against his chest, her watery eyes looked at the man with pity. Eduardo Terceros head ached slightly at the sight of her. udio Belles took a deep breath, looked straight into her dark eyes and said in one word, Eduardo Tercero, I am pregnant. For about five seconds, Eduardo Tercero did not respond, he just stood there, staring at her in amazement. Seeing Eduardo Tercero like that, udio Belles guessed that he didnt want the baby either, after all, it hade so suddenly. He bit his lip, took a breath and said, Eduardo Tercero, Ive thought about it, this child, we can do without it for a while, after all, we just got married and we havent had enough of each other, ifText ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Edward the Thirds eyebrows drew together before he could finish the sentence, Why dont you want the child you have for me? This child, he must stay. The mans tone wasmanding and firm. But she didnt want it. She didnt want to be pregnant. udio Belles dropped straight onto the bed, clutching a pillow to one side and covering his face. Eduardo Tercero was startled and rushed to embrace her, udio, youre pregnant now, dont move dangerously. Eduardo Tercero pulled the pillow away from her face and saw her sad, pretty little face. udio Belles delicate eyebrows furrowed, ttening her red lips as she looked at Eduardo Tercero bitterly, Eduardo Tercero, I dont want to have a baby Eduardo Tercero lifted her onto hisp and coaxed her, Women always have to have children, youre not too young, if you have them soon, your body will recover well. As soon as he said this, udio Belles red at him, Are you saying Im old?. Eduardo Tercero reached out and touched her hair, rested his forehead on hers, looked at her deeply and said in a mute voice: Of course not, udio, I really want to have a child with you and me. Whether its a boy or a girl, I will spoil it and give it the fatherly love it deserves. That was the childhood he was missing and wanted to give to his child. Although udio Belles didnt want to have children either, the sudden arrival of this child gave him an inexplicable sense of motherhood. There was someone in the world who was so magically linked to her by blood, the fruit of her love for Eduardo Tercero. And she could do nothing to abort this child. udio Belles threw his arms around Eduardo Terceros neck: Will you still love me when I have a baby and lose my figure?. After the wedding, Eduardo Tercero realized that it had never been him who felt insecure, but udio Belles. The stronger and more stubborn a woman is, the softer her heart is. Perhaps it is because of her experiences as a child, growing up and surviving in an extremely insecure environment, that her sense of security is very small, so small that she needs Eduardo Tercero to feed it little by little. Eduardo Tercero looked at his wife with a soft gaze and a slight smile on his forehead, In your eyes, dont I count as a man who has seen the world? Yes, you count as a man who has seen the gxy. Eduardo Tercero brought his small face close to her, the tips of their noses brushed. Eduardo Tercero said, A man loves a stream because he has not seen the sea, and I have seen the Milky Way, but I still love only you. udio Belles looks at him with a sweet smile. The atmosphere was still, when suddenly a call came from the bathroom. President Eduardo Tercero ~ President Eduardo Tercero ~ are you still there? udio Belles wrapped his arms around Eduardo Terceros neck and, slightly startled, looked up at him and asked, Why do I hear old Ks voice? Eduardo Tercero took udio Belles off the hook, The phone forgot to hang up. Reaching the bathroom, he took the phone off the hook. President Eduardo Tercero, when are youing back? Eduardo Tercero picked up the phone, came out of the bathroom, looked at his wife who was by the floating window, not far away, and said to the old K on the phone, Im going to be a father, I dont have time toe back and take over the Hidden Organization, you guys will figure it out. With those words, he hung up the phone. udio Belles opened the curtains and the windows, and the sun and the sea breeze came in from outside. Is R so bereft of talent, no one but you for the position of Master of the Court? Edward the Third smiled and moved closer to her, wrapping his arms around her behind her waist and lowering his head to kiss her cheek, hisrge hands gently caressing her t belly. udio, youre going to have my baby. The tone in her voice was one of genuine relief. udius Belles cocked his head to one side and teased, Is it so much cause for joy to have a child? Your child and mine. Edward the Third buried his head in the back of her neck, sighed deeply and said in a deep voice, udio, I love you. udio Belles turned, wrapped his arms around her neck, stood on tiptoe and kissed her thin lips, I love you too. The stars rolled, you are the ideal on earth. Chapter 779: Paulita’s Chapter – “Silent Love” My family’s daughter is growing up. Time flies like an arrow. Ten yearster, La Vi Rouco. It was the eighteenth Bar Mitzvah and birthday party for the youngest princess of The Rouco family, and therge courtyard of The Rouco family was filled with the smell ofundry and endless delicious cakes, scones and champagne on the openwn. The courtyard was as bright as day in the middle of the night, and there was great excitement. In the first floor living room, Roberto Rouco, on his crutches and in a rare good mood, asks his daughter-inw Estre Berrocal: Where is Paulita? The guests are all here, but why hasnt our birthday girle down?. Estre Berrocal looks up and smiles slightly, Im sure shes still changing, shes been so spoiled by you and Adam that shes never been in the habit of being punctual. Roberto Rouco, unconcerned, red at her, The precious granddaughter of my Rouco family, it is your honor to make her wait. Estre Berrocal, did not argue with the old man, who was notoriously unreasonable for pampering Paulita. Papa, Im going upstairs to see if Paulita is ready. Estre Berrocal went upstairs and knocked on the bedroom door, Paulita, are you ready? The guests are waiting for you outside, so hurry up, its not good to keep everyone waiting. No one answered the bedroom door, so Estre Berrocal pushed it open and went straight in, opening the door to see the window just opposite, which was wide open, and a rope tied to it. Estre Berrocal was in a hurry and hurried to look out the window to see Paulita grabbing the rope and sliding down. Pa Rouco, what are you doing?. Pa Roucos hands trembled and she lost her grip on the rope and fell through the air! Ah! A scream rang out in the backyard. Good thing thewn was downstairs and Pa Rouco had reached the downstairs window when she fell, so the fall wasnt serious, but she did twist her ankle. Upstairs, Estre Berrocal was rushing downstairs to check on her daughter in the courtyard, and ran into her husband, Adam Rouco, on the stairs. How old you are, why are you still too busy to walk?. Adam Rouco grabbed Estre Berrocals wrist and looked at his wife with a slight frown. Estre Berrocal became distressed, No, Paulita just climbed out of the second floor window and fell out!. What does this girl intend to do?. I dont know, lets go take a look! Estre Berrocal pulled Adam Rouco with her and quickly ran downstairs. In the backyard, Pa Roucos face was contorted in pain as she twisted her ankle, her hands rubbed her ankle and her dark eyes looked around for someone to help her up. A quick nce revealed a young waiter standing not far away. Handsome! Handsome! Over here! Pa Rouco cried out in pain when the waiter didnt respond, Help! Hey! Help! As soon as someone yelled help, the waiter responded and looked toward the girl who had fallen to the grass. The young man was standing in the floating light, and when he looked back, his eyes were cold and proud, although he wore the most ordinary waiters suit, he had an impressive air about him. When she first saw Severo Laris, Pa Rouco had only one thought: what a handsome man. When Severo Laris approached with his long legs, Pa Rouco looked away and pointed to her ankle: Ive fallen and now I cant get up, can you help me up?. Severo Laris frowned slightly and although there was coldness in his eyes, the gentleman in his bones made her extend her hand. Pa Rouco reached out her own and ced her hand in the mansrge, slender one, and the moment Severo Laris tugged to lift her, she staggered to her feet and fell into his arms. I, I didnt want to. The two were extremely close, onerge, warm, masculine hand grasping her small, soft hand, the other holding her back to keep her from breaking her foot again. The man was so tall that Pa Rouco stood in front of him in slippers, his head just reaching her neck, and when he raised his head, his soft lips brushed the lump in her throat. Severo Laris eyes sank and he released the girl in his arms as if releasing a hot potato. Behave yourself, Miss! Pa Roucos face reddened and she stood with her feet propped against the wall. The one who respects herself is you! I just looked up, why did you look down! If you hadnt, I wouldnt have kissed you at all, you did it on purpose!. Severo Laris, with a cold stare, didnt bother with her and turned to leave.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco pointed to his back and called out, Hey,e here, you! Are you the waiter we hired?. The man did not turn, but spoke in a cold voice, Yeah, whats the problem?. Pa Rouco didnt have any bad intentions, she just wanted him toe over and help her, but seeing him so listless the girls heart went into y and hooked her lips. You e and take me! The man growled in Severo Laris ears and red back at her, his dark eyes sharp and hostile, Miss Rouco, although I am a temporary waiter hired by your family, my job is only to serve the coffee and water for this dinner and the smooth running of the whole thing, as for the matter of carrying you As for carrying you, I could have hired a footman at your disposal! Anyway, they, The Rouco family, had plenty of money. Severo Laris sarcastic words were a tribute to the fact that Pa Rouco had been raised by her parents and elders and had never been teased that way. The girl clenched her little fist and said angrily, What a little gentleman you are! I was only teasing you. Severo Laris looked deeply and darkly into the girls scarlet and white face, with a serious and hostile tone, Then remember also, Miss Rouco, that I dont like to be teased. With those words, Severo Laris walked away toward the banquet hall, unconcerned about the girl behind him who was having a tantrum. She still hadnt said anything to her Mr. ito, she was even more desperate than her father! Pa Rouco puffed out her little mouth, her ankle was hurting and she was about to leave when she looked down and saw the waiters badge that had fallen to the floor. Pa Rouco bent down and picked up the tiny gold pin with the name Severo Laris written on it. His name was Severo Laris. It was a pretty name, and he was a handsome man, but a little grumpy. As soon as Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal arrived in the backyard, they saw their daughter, who had broken her foot and was limping. Adam Roucos brow furrowed, Pa Rouco, who gave you permission toe down from the second floor C dont you want to die? Pa Roucos neck twisted at the sight of her imposing father, Dad Adam Rouco strides over, looks at his daughters ankle and then the height of the second floor and says, Howe you didnt break your leg? Pa Rouco copses into Estre Berrocals arms, looks embarrassedly at her father and says with a small mouth, Dad I wouldnt dare. Estre Berrocal helped her daughter and said, Adam, dont lecture her yet. Why did youe down from that height, your father and I got really scared. My colleagues said they wanted to spend their birthday with me and they had a private room outside waiting for me to celebrate, but when I saw that you had arranged such a big birthday party for me, you wouldnt let me sneak out if I did, but I couldnt let my colleagues wait for nothing, so I tried to sneak out the back door by climbing down from the second floor At the end of the sentence, under Adam Roucos stern eyes, his voice grew smaller, a thin gnats voice. Thats no way to jump from a building, do you know how dangerous that is?. Estre Berrocal raised her hand and pressed her daughters temple. Pa Rouco nodded, Mom, I know I made a mistake, next time I wont jump out the window. Among the guests at Pa Roucos eighteenth birthday party were Esteban Zaragosa and Mr. and Mrs. Esteban. Thus, Pa Roucos sprained foot was corrected with a click from Esteban Zaragosa, and she was able to walk across the floor in no time. Adam Rouco looked at his daughter and, lifting his chin slightly,manded, Thank you, Uncle Esteban. Pa Rouco did a couple of hops and, realizing that her feet really didnt hurt anymore, smiled and said, Thank you Uncle Esteban! No, thank you, happy birthday girl today. Estre Berrocal took her daughter and said, Paulita,e upstairs with me and change your clothes, you are dirty and the birthday party will startter. Adam Rouco watched as his wife and daughter went upstairs together before entertaining Esteban ZaragosaSr. and Mrs. Esteban and going out into the courtyard together. Your son didnte today? Esteban Zaragosa: How could he note. He arrived early and went to y with your Lucio, who is not here at the moment. Dulcina Calvo smiled and said, President Adam, if our Taurus wasnt a little younger, you would certainly be thinking of asking Paulita to marry our Taurus! Adan Rouco changed the subject saying, The children are too young to talk about marriage, my Paulita is still looking out the window today. It will be at least another ten years before they are worthy to talk about marriage. Esteban Zaragosa rubbed his nose and said amused, Do you really think your Paulita is not worthy, or do you think all the boys in the world are not worthy of your little princess? Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow and joked, Im very critical of my future son-inw and it would be better if we didnt get married for the sake of our families. Among the crowd of animated guests, a little boy suddenly burst in, Uncle AdamUncle Adam! Esteban Zaragosa looked at the handsome boy running and panting through the crowd and whispered in Adam Roucos ear, Herees the future son-inw who will marry your Paulita. Angelo pulled a thick red envelope out of his school bag and said, Tio Adan, this is a birthday present for Paulita from my father and mother. They had things to do in Imperial and couldnt make it, so they asked me to greet you and Aunt Estre for them. Adam Rouco epted the red envelope and, seeing Angelos sweaty face, frowned slightly, Why are you in such a hurry, arent you busy with your studies at Imperial? Angelo scratched his head and said cheekily, Uncle Adam, its Paulitas birthday, isnt it? Uncle Adam, where is Paulita? Im in a hurry, Im looking for her. Adam Rouco reached out and rubbed the boys head hard, Youre a brat, you just came of age and you intend to kidnap my daughter? Nothing of the sort! I bought Paulita a birthday present, Uncle Adam, just tell me, my custom-made electric piano is heavy enough, Im exhausted from carrying it all the way! Adam Rouco smiled slightly, Come on, Ill leave you, Paulita is upstairs. As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Angelo grabbed his birthday present and ran off in a huff! Esteban Zaragosa stroked his chin sidelong and said with a meaningful smile, I think this boy is good. He makes a good couple with Paulita and, besides, Angelo and Paulita have grown up together as childhood sweethearts. Adam Rouco threw a cold nce at his friend and said arrogantly, Im the one who has to decide if hes good or not. If he wants to be my inws, Im the one who has to decide if I like him or not. Chapter 780: Severo, are you interested in this future schoolgirl? Pa Rouco has just finished putting on her dress after Angelo ran up the stairs with the custom-made electric piano in her arms. Estre Berrocal walks out the door and almost collides with a furtive Angelo. As soon as Angelo saw his future mother-inw, he had the good sense to greet her with a quick, H Tia Estre!. Estre Berrocal was happy for the child Angelo and knew he hade to see Paulita. Paulita is in her room. Hello, how nice. Thank you Aunt Estre. Angelo came in carrying his electric piano, Paulita,e help me, this custom made electric piano is heavy. Pa Rouco ran over and together they assembled it. Angelo smiled and said, You try it. Pa Rouco sat down in front of the electric piano and tried the intonation first. Angelo asked proudly, How about it, not bad?. Pa Rouco yed the Happy Birthday song, and the tone of the piano was really urate, as good as any expensive piano. Youre good, what a good electronic piano, where did you get it from?. Thats right, who am I, the little prince of the instrument world, okay?. Pa Rouco gave him a look of contempt and sniffed deliberately towards the piano, It really smells like the stench of capital. Nonsense, although I have contacts and money at Imperial, this custom instrument I bought with the money it cost me to earn working in a bar, and I almost skipped lessons to go to work. Angelo added fuel to the fire, looking at the pretty and friendly white face of the girl next to him, he approached her handsome face and said with an ungainly smile, Paulita, for the fact that you work so hard, can I have a kiss?This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Angelo yfully reached over and pped her on the right side of her face and pushed her up. Pa Rouco pped his face away, Dont y pathetic. Youve got a bunch of admirers up your ass who want to kiss you at least halfway around the world, if not the whole world, and youre still missing a kiss? My Paulita, you are so ruthless. Not even a kiss on the cheek, thats too much. Pa Rouco tasted the piano and got up saying, Come on, lets go downstairs for the cake. The two of them went down together and Angelo reached out and casually slipped his arm around her shoulders, his eyes seriously fixed on her full red lips and made a new discovery. Youve painted your lips today, Pa Rouco? youre doing it!. Pa Rouco growled slightly and let go of his arm from her shoulder, Dont pull me, then my father sees you and Ill beat you up. Whats the matter, you wont let me kiss you, you wont let me hug you, youre getting stingy as a big boy! Am I still your hairdresser and your best friend? Angelo reached out and tugged on her long hair, Pa Rouco turned her head, Angelo, why are you still pulling girls hair being so old? Its just that Im stalking you, when I start La Universidad Santa, I wont have to fly back and forth to see you so often, well form a band at La Universidad Santa, youll be the pianist and Ill be the guitarist. Before Angelo could finish his sentence, Pa Rouco was stunned and asked, What did you just say, that you volunteered for La Universidad Santa in your entrance exams? Yes, whats the matter, that you dont wee me to study at the same university as you? Pa Rouco almost choked up, That one I put in the Imperial University. what did you say? Angelo looked at her with a ck eye, calmed down for a good while, speechless and chagrined, I thought you said Uncle Adam and Aunt Star didnt want you to be too far away from them? I volunteered from Imperial to The Holy City, and you volunteered from The Holy City to Imperial University, Pa Rouco, you did it on purpose! It really was a mistake, I thought Uncle Montrelle would keep you at Imperial too, I really didnt mean to. Angelo looked at her with a genuine expression, even though they had both missed the same school with the volunteering thing, but seeing her attitude made Angelos heart sweeten again. Reaching out, he tugged on her soft, fluffy hair again, So what youre saying is that youd also like to go to the same college as me? Pa Rouco nodded rightly, Of course, when we were little we agreed that we would go to the same university when we grew up. Angelo looked at the girls pretty, innocent face, her eyes darkened for a moment and her tone became serious. Just because of the promise you made when you were little? Boom. At that moment, halfway across the courtyard of The Rouco Family, a sky of fireworks exploded, colorful, pyrotechnic, beautiful. Pa Roucos eyes and attention were drawn to the fireworks, pointing to the sky and eximing, Angelo, look! On the walk, the little girl watched the glorious fireworks in the night sky, while Angelo, turning his head to look beside her innocent, sweetly smiling face, was even more beautiful than the fireworks. The birthday party, soon after, began. To the delight of a group of family and friends, Pa Rouco wore a birthday hat and Adam Rouco took his daughters hand, cut the birthday cake with her, blew out the candles and made a wish to the apuse and cheers that filled the courtyard. Then the adults socialized with the adults and the children yed with the children. Roberto Rouco, who has spoiled his granddaughter since she was a toddler, ordered a huge nine-tier cake, even though Mr. and Mrs. Adam Rouco had requested a less shy nine-tier cake with a cute little girl sitting at the piano in a princess dress on top of the cake. Pa Rouco was surrounded by a crowd of people, her little face all smiles of happiness. Three or two waiters, not far away, couldnt help but gossip. This princess of The Rouco family is celebrating her 18th birthday with more pomp than a normal wedding. Yes, I heard that the nine-tier cake cost 100. 000, if it were me I couldnt eat it, look at those little boys and princesses, theyre smashing the cake all over the ce, smashing their faces. Thats extravagant. But the people who are here tonight for the birthday party of the little princess of The Rouco Family are all respectable people. When do you think people like us will get ahead? Severo Laris listened to her gossip word for word with little interest. Lastra, the coworker next to Severo Laris who hade in to work part-time with him, touched Severo Laris arm with her elbow as she served the rows of drinks. Severo, did you ever think wed be so rich once we took over the business? Severo Laris looked down at the task at hand without raising his head, without gossiping, and replied coldly, I never thought so. Lastra smiled and said, You havent thought about it, or are you afraid to think about it? But I think you are a talented student in the finance department at Imperial University, and even your tutor is impressed. When the timees, dont forget your wealth and prosperity. Severo Laris smiled slightly with the corners of his lips and handed him a bottle of red wine, Work hard, you and I wont be able to afford it if it spills on these customers clothes. Lastra leaned closer and whispered gossipily, I hear that little princess from The Rouco Family, who just took her entrance exams this summer, has gotten into our Imperial University. When Severo Laris looked up, his gaze passed over the young woman who stood not far away, surrounded by a group of bright and shining people, whose smile was sweet, pure and untarnished by the light. Lastras gaze strayed to her, rubbing his chin in admiration, This little princess The Rouco family is truly pure and lustful, if she were older, she would be the best on earth. Lastra asked his friend, half seriously, half jokingly, Severo, seriously, are you interested in this future schoolgirl?. Severo Laris narrowed his dark, dark eyes. Not far away, under the re of the crowd, there was a handsome teenager standing beside her, and between the two of them, the teenager had wiped the cream off his fingertips and smeared it mischievously on the girls pretty, white cheeks. The girl, slightly annoyed, picked up a piece of cake and mmed it down on the boy. After a long moment, the boy took advantage of the girls distraction to give her a quick kiss on the cheek. The girl looked at the teenager with very teary eyes and reached out to twist the teenagers arm. The golden boy and the girl were as good as each other. Lastra also saw the scene and said, Looks like this little princess, La familia Rouco, is not ours to chase. She should have known that there is only room for one prince, not for us grassroots gentlemen. Severo Laris withdrew his gaze indifferently, his eyes calm. Their worlds were separated by a crack in the sky. Chapter 781: Mr. and Mrs. Adam, Born to Love. When the guests dispersed, the Rouco familypound was in disarray after all the fun and games. Siblings Pa Rouco and Lucio Rouco entered the vi with a head full of cake foam. Estre Berrocal couldnt help butugh at the sight of the two siblings with the white cake in their hair, which looked a bitical. Did you fall into the cake? Lucio Rouco stood up and pulled his short hair, which was already dirty with cream, and deliberately scoffed, I only hit my sister once with a cake, but Angelo took it and rubbed it on my face and head, I said, My sister is not married yet to The Vasconcellos family, Angelo is too protective of his daughter-inw. He is even more protective of his wife than our father. Pa Rouco red at her brother, What are you talking about! I am good friends with Angelo. Lucio Roucoughed wryly as if he had heard some joke: Brother Angelo would probably be heartbroken if he heard you say that. Pa Rouco ran to Estre Berrocal and wrapped her arms around her, Mom, my brother is talking nonsense!. Estre Berrocal stifled a faint smile and red at her son, Your sister is only eighteen and hasnt even started college, what do you mean marrying someone else? If your father finds out, hell beat you to death. Lucio Rouco shrugged, Hmph, in my fathers eyes, no man in the world is good enough for my sister. In fact, Im serious, my sister has such a temper that only Brother Angelo puts up with her, I cant stand her.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco picked up a pillow from the sofa and threw it at Lucio Rouco: Go take a bath and keep talking nonsense, Ill tell daddyter and hell fix you!. Lucio Rouco picked up the pillow and threw it back on the couch. Sister, I tell you, if you really dont like Brother Angelo, tell someone before its toote, so he wont have to be embarrassed to see Brother Angelo in the future. Estre Berrocal looked at her thirteen year old son and could not help but smile, Lucio, you are only thirteen years old, why are you so big, what do you know about likes or dislikes? Pa Roucoined, Mom, Im telling you, Lucio has fallen in love early. I get goose bumps when I read them!. Really? Estre Berrocal is surprised that Adam Rouco has just entered the house when she hears early love. Whos in love first? asked Adam Rouco. Lucio Rouco touched his nose when he saw his fathering and immediately turned his head and ran to his bedroom, Im going to take a shower!. Adam Rouco saw his son run off angrily and frowned slightly, What has the boy done to lose his mind?. Dad, my brother has fallen in love early! Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow, a little surprised. I didnt see someone who usually talks less at home being so mboyant at school. Pa Rouco peeled an orange and teased, Dad, do you ever get the impression that your brother is just like you, the uptight environmentalist? Estre Berrocal: . Ahem, Paulita, go wash up too, youve had a long day. Pa Rouco put down her orange, said Oh and got up to leave. Adam Rouco froze for a moment and raised his hand to call her, Paulita,e back here, what did you just say?. Pa Rouco turned around and obediently approached Adam Rouco, pretending to be careless, Dad, I didnt say anything, I said I was very happy to have my birthday today. She said it with a goofy smile to Adam Rouco. Adam Rouco looked at his daughter with a straight face, Do you even know what a sulky man looks like?. Shes eighteen, shouldnt she know? And does Dad know that she and her best friend Susana secretly read the Little Yellow Book of the Bully every day? Adam Rouco added with a sullen look, I dont care if Lucios brat falls in love before his time, but you cant give me love before my time. Pa Rouco pursed her lips, Daddy, am I a neglected child? Why dont you let your brother fall in love early and me you wont let me? Do you care so much that youre really in love before your time? Adam Rouco frowned. Pa Rouco waved her hands hurriedly, None of that!. Then why are you nervous? Pa Rouco bites her lip and mutters to herself: shes eighteen, not in love at all! Thats it, Dad, you and Mom rest, Im going to my room! Adam Rouco, seeing that she was outwardly obedient, responded lightly and said, School starts in a few days, so Ill send you to Imperial with your mother then. Okay. Dad, Mom, good night. When Pa Rouco ran upstairs, Estre Berrocal looked amused at Adam Rouco. Looks like shes keeping a closer eye on her daughter as she grows up. Adam Rouco sat down next to his wife, If I dont keep a close eye on him, Angelo will drag Paulita to a hotel tonight, believe it or not. Estre Berrocal almost burst outughing: Is it as far-fetched as you make it sound? Because I think Angelo is a good guy, even if Paulita is with him, Im veryfortable. Adam Rouco said with disgust: Angelo the brat, he doesnt even have character, whats he good for?. Estre Berrocal turned her head to look at the handsome face of the man next to her, his chin resting on his arm, and just looked at him, Do you think you are the best man in the world?. Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow and looked at his wife, Dont you?. Estre Berrocal, Narcissist. Im not going to talk to you anymore, Im very tired today, Im going to wash up and go to sleep. Just as she got up, Adam Rouco broke her wrist and dragged her to sit on hisp. Estre Berrocal struggled to her feet, This is the living room, what are you doing?. It would be humiliating for Papa or the maid or whatever toe byter and see them like this. The mansrge hands, tightened around her waist and his dark eyes bore into her, What are you saying, of course you do what couples are supposed to do. Adam Rouco pulled her down for a kiss and then took her in his arms as they kissed and walked toward the bedroom. Pa Rouco leaned over the railing upstairs, watching every move downstairs, andughed out loud. Dad and Mom are so close! When will she ever find a man as reliable as her father? A man like Dad, handsome, loving and devoted, a man like that is probably extinct. On the wide double bed, everything falls into ce. The air in the bedroom still had an element of passion that had not dissipated. Estre Berrocal, lying wearily in Adam Roucos arms, lifted her sweaty little face and asked, Adam Rouco, are you really human? Adam Rouco frowned slightly at the question and raised his hand to smack her upside the head, What are you talking about, Im not human, so I was a ghost that you were having sex with? Estre Berrocals mouth twisted, . Youre not a youngster either, howe you still have so much energy?. She looked lovingly and tenderly at her husband. She had to say that face was truly blessed by the heavens, wasnt it? Adam Rouco put his arms around his little wife and kissed her temple, Isnt that enough to satisfy you with energy? After all these years of marriage, he kissed her temple with pity and affection. Estre Berrocal approached him, rested her forehead on his and put her arms around his neck. Adam Rouco, did you secretly take the elixir of eternal youth without telling me? If there is such an elixir, I certainly wont have it for myself. Mr. Adam will be with Mrs. Adam, for all eternity. Estre Berrocal blushed, smiled sweetly at him and snuggled into his arms, spoiled like a child, in love. Chapter 782: Severo Laris, poor boy from the Imperial University. When Pa Rouco finished showering, shey down on the bed and took her tablet aside to browse Twitter for a while. A good friend, Susana, shared with her the address of an Imperial University school forum, and before she could open the link, Susana made a voice call. Pick up. Paulita did you read my post for you, I really didnt think Imperial University had such a handsome schoolboy. Pa Rouco was not impressed, the guys she had seen since she was a child were top notch, what handsome man hadnt she seen? Is he as handsome as my father? Susana, for her part,ughed, Uncle Adams face yes is a god face, but this man of the moment at Imperial University is also a god face, especially since he is handsome and also good at his studies, who technically should not be called a schoolboy, but the first prince of the finance department at Imperial University. Pa Rouco clicked on the post and at a nce saw the picture of the man she had seen tonight. Incidentally, she remembered that tonights part-time waiter was named Severo Laris, and she slid her finger under the post and saw the name Severo Laris. I didnt realize he was also a student at Imperial College. Susana: Huh, you know him? This former student is a junior at Imperial University, many years behind us. But I heard that he is also in our new campus, so maybe we can see his face on campus. Pa Rouco remembered Severo Laris arrogance and indifference tonight and brushed her lips, growling softly, Who cares, my brother will grow up in a few years and wont be worse than him, okay? Susannaughed out loud, Yes, yes, yes, yes, little Lucius is my future husband, you are my iron ma, you must watch your brother for me! Dont let any of those bitches out there take him away!. is bad enough. If Susanna is really his sister-inw, its going to be a mess for his generation! Yes, we have Miss Rouco with Prince Charming Angelo, who is also handsome, except for his poisonous mouth! Seriously, when did you get that white girl Angelo? Pa Roucos face heated up slightly, Why do you all think Angelo and I are a couple? After rambling with Susana, Pa Rouco got under the covers andy down, tablet in hand, looking at the forum photo and lost in thought. This photo, obviously a random road shot by other students at school, is the most expensive way to take photos as road shots and snaps. Now look closely, this Severo Laris looks like hes really on cloud nine. And so what if hes handsome, shes the one who has seen Pa Rouco the most since she was a kid. Like her daddy, Uncle Esteban, Uncle Nico, Uncle Matthew, Uncle Eduardo and her brother, all heavenly handsome. Heavenly handsome, she doesnt give a damn. The summer, which passed quickly, was good because military training for new students at Imperial College was not in its first year. The day before the start of the school year, Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal sent their daughter to Imperial to study in person. Adam Rouco usually spoils Pa Rouco, but he does not pamper her, and now that the university residences are all in good condition, he has not helped Pa Rouco to buy an individual apartment near the university for her to live alone. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal are not sure about living alone in an apartment, but at least the school is safe. Also, living in a dormitory allows you to socialize with your peers and not seem so exceptional and out of ce. Mrs. and Mr. Adam drew stares from the girls and their dorm parents when she walked with her daughter into the dorm. One student ran up to Pa Rouco and offered to greet her, Hi, how are you, are you Pa Rouco from the second bed? Pa Rouco replied with a smile, Yes, we will be housemates from now on. Her roommate whispered in her ear, Are these your parents? They are so handsome, pretty and young. The second bed, on the top bunk. Estre Berrocal couldnt resist asking her daughter, Paulita, is it really okay for you to sleep in the top bunk? Are you going to fall if you sleep so restlessly? Pa Rouco grabbed Estre Berrocals arm and said in a milky voice, Mom, Im not three years old, besides theres a railing, Im not going to fall. Before long, the suitcases and beds were packed. Pa Rouco followed her mother and father out of the dormitory and familiarized herself with the school. Walking through the courtyard, Estre Berrocal couldnt help but admonish, Paulita, you just moved from La Ciudad Santa to Imperial, a change of city, remember to call me and your dad if there are any problems. Pa Rouco nodded nonchntly, Mom, dont worry about me, worry less about my father, did I ever let you guys worry about me growing up? Just as well. You always know how to do what youre told. Adam Rouco said, If theres anything you need nearby, just call Uncle Montrelle and Aunt udi and Ill talk to them. Well, but I dont want to go to The Vasconcellos family if I have nothing to do, Aunt udi is so enthusiastic and treats me like a future daughter-inw, Im on tenterhooks. Estre Berrocal couldnt help herself, Tonto, Aunt udi likes you to be nice to her. Adam Rouco seemed to remember something and said, half jokingly, half seriously, Yes, you shouldnt bother them, if Montrelle and udi have their way, if you dont marry Angelo, youll have problems with me. This was said, causing Estre Berrocal and Pa Rouco to burst outughing. After lunch, Adam Rouco had business to attend to and it was impossible to stay too long at Imperial. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal left Imperial shortly after 2:00 pm. In the afternoon, Susana also arrived at the school and Pa Rouco called Susana and the two met in the schoolyard. Susana trotted over with her school bag in tow, panting, I just said goodbye to my parents, these two old men are like two Buddhas, they cant stay away, they keep buzzing in my ears. Now that mom and dad are gone, were both going to be wild horses in the future. Susana clenched her fist and bumped it with Pa Rouco: Off the leash little bronco, now sister Im buying you atte!. The two were leaving the yground arm in arm when they saw a group of students arguing on the boulevard not far away. Susana took a good look, That looks like Severo. Fuck, hes even more handsome in person than in his picture! Paulita, lets check it out! Susana passed, dragging Pa Rouco with her, but saw a group of boys blocking Severo Laris path. The boy in the lead, wearing a ck Nike gym bag and holding a basketball on his arm, reached out and shoved Severo Laris. I said Severo, dont you watch where youre walking? Youre stepping on my new limited edition AJs. Severo Laris doesnt wimp out with a group of men against one, but is more cool and intimate. Severo Laris holds a couple of books in his hands, his gaze as cold as if the other man were air. The boy in the lead was annoyed to the extreme and said angrily, Severo Laris, I say, you are stepping on my princes new slippers! Severo Laris said coldly, What do you want?Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. The boy scoffed, What do I want, I want you to pay for it! Can you pay? A few boys behind the main boy, watching Severo Laris teasing. Chapter 783: Severo’s Facebook. Roman, how is it possible that Severo Laris has money to pay for your limited edition AJ when hes so aggressive with his state schrship every year, that even his tuition is waived by the school? Severo is afraid he doesnt even know what AJ is! I cant understand what those girls who chase you see in you. Nowadays girls would rather sit in a fancy car and cry than sit on your broken Severo bike andugh, right? The irony of thisment caused several guys behind him tough out loud. The boy in the lead, known as Roman, dropped a pack of tissues at his feet. Provoked Roman with a condescending look, Where are those shoes, I wont let you pay for them either, Severo get down and clean these shoes for me today. Pa Rouco did not expect to see such school violence on her first day of school. Susana couldnt help but blurt out, These people are too much of a bully! Its obvious theyve run into it themselves, bullying others! Pa Rouco, not used to such snobs, raised her eyebrows and said to Susana, Dont you like Severos face? Shall we go upstairs and relieve ourselves? Relief? There are a lot of them! Its at school, I dont believe that bunch would dare hit anyone!This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. With that, Pa Rouco strides over to the boy in the lead and says, Partner, you dropped your handkerchief on the floor, even the kids know that littering is not allowed at school, youre an adult, you shouldnt be unaware of that, right? Roman froze slightly, wanting to give in: what vegetable was so insensitive as to go out and spoil the teachers day? But Roman turned his eyes and saw Pa Roucos pretty white face. Its not good to get angry with a beautiful woman, but you cant swallow your anger. Roman pointed at Severo Laris: He stepped on my slippers, shouldnt I clean them?. Pa Rouco looked at Romans white sneakers and raised an eyebrow, her dark eyes twinkling as she came up with a great way to catch someone. So, nodding approvingly, Looks like its pretty dirty to step in. I dont think I can even clean it. Roman couldnt help but agree when he heard the beautiful woman say that, Right? Im not asking too much, am I? Pa Rouco pulled a bottle of mineral water out of her purse, unscrewed it and poured it directly onto Romans slippers. Roman jumped back violently, Hey! What are you doing? Pa Rouco smiled harmlessly with a row of white teeth, Im washing your limited edition AJs!. Roman jumped to his feet, I cant wash these in water in limited edition! Do you even understand? Pa Rouco gave an Oh and said innocently, I cant afford to wear AJs, so how do I know they cant even touch the water? Roman looked annoyed, frowned and waved his hand, Okay, okay, okay, this prince wont make things difficult for this guy today for your sake! Count me as unlucky today! As Roman approached Severo Laris, he blurted out a vile, Someone helped you this time, but Severo Laris I tell you, next time I wont let you off so easily. Severo Laris gaze was cold and thin, and from start to finish, his eyes did not move. When Roman and his group left, Susana burst outughing, clutching her stomach: Hahahahaha, Paulita, how good you are! How is the water that washes the slippers? Jajajajajajajajaja Pa Rouco pped her hands and red at the arrogant back of Romans group and growled, These eyes on the top of your head should be fixed! After Pa Rouco chastised the bully, Severo Laris said nothing and left. Pa Rouco called his attention to her, Hey, I risked getting my ass kicked to help you and you dont even thank me? Susana replied, Yes, we are helping you a lot, at least leave a Facebook!. Pa Rouco spat blood inside, knowing that the nymphomaniac Susana could not say anything good. Severo Laris paused in his stride and turned to Pa Rouco, his gaze was deep and cold, his thin lips exhaled no emotion as he merely said, Thank you. This thank you is a very overbearing and ruthless way of saying thank you. For some reason, Pa Rouco suddenly wanted to make things difficult for him, perhaps because the man was unperturbed by her situation, or perhaps because he had annoyed her that night in the courtyard of La Vi Rouco. She didnt want to let him go so easily. For my part, I dont ept verbal thanks. Severo Laris raised his eyes and looked at her with a twinkle in them, And how would you like me to thank you? I havent thought about it yet ! Ill tell you when I have thought about it. After saying this, Severo Laris suddenly approached her and she unconsciously took a step back, but the mansrge, slender hand had already grasped her right wrist. Pa Rouco frowned and struggled, What for? Severo Larisrge, slender, beautiful hand had reached out with his palm, pulled out a pen, and wrote a series of numbers on her hand. The tip of the pen touched the white palm of his hand, producing a tingling, tingling sensation. Severo Laris withdrew the pen, looking unimpressed, and said coldly, Heres my cell phone number. Let me know when you think of it, I dont like to owe people favors. Pa Rouco looked at the string of numbers in the palm of her hand and looked up at Severo Laris back, slightly confused. The tingle in that palm still seemed to be there. Susana hitched her shoulder and looked at the departing mans back, rubbing her chin, Paulita, does that Severo guy have his eye on you? Ahem. Severo Laris had that agitated look on his face as if he was checking her out. He clearly looked like he didnt want to get involved with her, so he just gave her his cell phone number, right? Pa Rouco didnt care and pulled Susana, Come on, buy me atte!. Hey, the one who just wrote on your hand is at least the popr figure of the school, share your cell phone number! Pearltte, have it any way you want! Pa Rouco held out her white palm for Susana to see, Take it if you want. I think Severo just gave us a cell phone number, hes so overbearing that even if you add him on Facebook through this cell phone number, I dont think hell add you. How do we know he wont join us if we dont try? Maybe a blind cat will meet a dead rat. Pa Rouco: In your day, will you try to add him too? We spent a crazy day at the Imperial with Susana, eating and drinking everything. When I got back to the hostel in the evening, I received a Facebook message from Susana while lying under the covers after a shower. Ive been adding for years and Severo hasnt passed my Facebook verification message. Pa Rouco was about to reply to her not to waste her time when Susana, over there, reluctantly said, Added one more time!. Pa Rouco only replied with the emoji .. It was a bit disconcerting to go from the soft bed of her home in La Ciudad Santa to this hard little bed, and it was the first time she had been so far from home since she was a child. Insomnia. Inexplicably, she remembered the number Severo Laris had written on her hand. People are curious and she suddenly wanted to test if Severo Laris also added her. Hastily, I turned on the backlight of my phone and illuminated it with the palm of my hand. Damn, I washed my hands several times today and lost a few digits of my cell phone number. Chapter 784: Are all girls so active today? Pa Rouco hesitated and texted Susana: That, give me Severo Laris cell phone number for a second. Didnt he give you a handwritten heart? A washed one! Susana, on the other side,ughed unkindly and then sent him Severo Laris number. And in passing, I joked, See, it was me who had the foresight! If I hadnt written it down first! Where would you have found the number now! Pa Rouco ignored her again and looked up the mobile number, which was supposedly Severo Laris Facebook. Facebook name:. Period. Its a pretty simple and lighthearted Facebook name. He supposed he waszy to think of a name, but Facebook names couldnt be nk, so he typed in a random dot. And very intellectual, as usual. He hesitated for a few seconds, biting his lip before finally nodding to add it. I waited and waited until 12:30 p. m., but no red 1 appeared in the Facebook address book. It looked like the other party had thrown out a random number to discourage her. She fell asleep. Early the next morning, the first day of school. Pa Rouco got up, washed up and met Susana for breakfast in the dining room. While getting dinner, Susana couldnt resist asking, Did you add Severost night?. Instead of answering, Pa Rouco asked her rhetorically, Has your Severo gotten to you yet?. Susanas face fell, I cant afford to tease the high-flying beauty, Ive added her twice and she doesnt give a damn, this morning I looked at the phone again and its still not happening. Pa Rouco thought to herself that she hadnt looked at her phone until now, but she guessed that the result was also a failure. After buying steamed buns and congee, the two found an empty seat in the bustling canteen. On the first day of school, there were heads everywhere in the school. Paulita, all of you in the English department are girls, right? I think so, I hear there are only nine boys in my ss of thirty-nine. Susana said amused, Then you dont have enough resources here, if you cant take them, my sister will introduce you to the finance department. In the finance department there are a lot of good looking guys, especially of Severos caliber, and they are a scarce resource in the whole school. Pa Rouco scoffs, Speaking as if you can introduce me to Severo, people ignore us. Pa Roucos phone rings, a Facebook post, and as she nibbles on her bun, she opens it and its a voice from Angelo. Paulita, Ive told my dad to keep an eye out for exchange ces at your school, and as soon as they be avable, Ill arrange to go there. It probably wont be long before the two of us can study together. Susana looked at her gossiping, This Angelo is really in love with you Miss Rouco, where you go, Angelo goes, a real fan. After Pa Rouco returned an emoji to Angelo, she slid out and saw that the address book showed -you and . has been sessfully added as a friend. She was stunned. She didnt know Severo Laris was going to add messages through his friends. Susana approached, What are you looking at, stunned?. Susanas eyes nced over and saw the nk Facebook dialog box, with a friend prominently disyed, . Gee, period doesnt add me, it adds you! That Severo guy must have taken a liking to you. Pa Roucos little face warmed up a bit at Susanasment, He only added me because I helped him, I guess, after all, I was the one who stepped in to help him, not you. Susana frowned, analyzing, It seems to make a little sense if you want to put it that way, but either way, theres something very special about you to Severo right now. Pa Roucolita ducks her head and takes her porridge. On the other side, inside the school auditorium. Severo Laris, who spoke today as a representative of the students, has been very busy. Busy until first thing this morning, he just nced at his phone and made a point of clicking on the other persons profile when he saw the red add friend message in his address book. Facebook nickname: The RoucoPaulita family. Sounds like a girls maiden name. Severo Laris ghostly clicked on the other persons avatar, which zoomed in to show the image of a girl. The girl has bright eyes and white teeth, holds a sunflower in her hand and covers one eye, revealing eyes that seem to have rivers of stars, smiling radiantly and warmly at the camera, so innocent as to be haunting at first nce. Severo, what are you looking at, Ive called you several times! The Department Head is looking for you! Lastra ran up behind him and punched his arm, and Severo Laris hurriedly locked his phone. But how quick Lastras eyes were to see the Facebook photo on Severo Laris phone before he could rest his screen. Lastra said in amazement, Who is this? Severo, are you interested in girls? Severo Laris put the phone in his pocket, with a stoic face, and said in a light voice, Its not from any department, its just a picture from the inte. Severo Laris can look at pictures of beautiful women on the inte? Lastra, smiling as if he had found a new world, hooked his arm around Severo Laris shoulders and joked, Severo, you havent been badtely, have you? I hear theres a lot of those little movies at Rufios, want to see them?. Severo Laris paced the room with a cold stare, See for yourselves. That picture now, why does it look familiar? Lastra thought for quite a while and finally remembered and said excitedly, Oh! Isnt that Miss La familia Rouco? I thought that picture looked familiar! By the way, Miss La familia Rouco is a freshman in our school and is probably in school now. No! Severo Laris hastened to utter the words in a muffled voice. Lastra continued to pester him with gossip, How do you have that Facebook for Miss La familia Rouco, are you into her? Or is it that she is into you? Severo Laris frowned slightly, feeling a little rumble in his ears, and pulled away from Lastras arm climbing over his shoulder. Do you still want me to go see the Department Head?. Lastra shouted at Severo Laris back, If youre really interested in her, Ill have Rufio investigate the schoolgirl for you! Severo Laris ignored him. Pulling out the phone again and sliding the screen open, The RoucoPaulita Family sent a Facebook message. Severo, when are you free? Severo Laris frowned slightly at the message, and his thin lips couldnt help but tingle softly again. Are all girls these days so active?This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. In the dining room, Susana walks forward with Pa Roucos cell phone in her hand. Behind her, Pa Rouco chased her with her school bag: Susana! Bitch! Stop right there. Not me! You had a hard time adding Severo, whats wrong with him texting you to ask him out! Isnt he handsome? Heavenly handsome tastes good! Sister Im doing you a favor! Susana, youre giving me a good shot! Pa Rouco picked up the phone and tried to take back the message, but it was toote to do so. But,e to think of it, this Severo Laris was so over the top that he probably wouldnt respond to her messages. Whether or not he would read her Facebook messages is another story. Chapter 785: Watching a late night movie Pa Rouco separated from Susana and followed the ss to take the textbooks. On the way, the girls walk in groups of three or two. There are four girls in Pa Roucos dorm, all in the same ss, and we met the night before school started, so it wasnt bad. Analeigh, the housemate, took Pa Roucos arm and asked with a smile, Paulita, where were you this morning instead of going to breakfast with us in the dining hall? I have a friend from high school, my iron ma, who also got into this university, but in the finance department, and I was with her in the morning. Analeigh looked at her wistfully, Is it a man or a woman? So, its usually a good story. Pa Roucoughs, She might even be a man if she goes to Thand for a sex change. Buena, from the same dorm, said, I envy you for having such good girlfriends in the same school, my best friend went to the far south and now Im going with her to the south and the airfare to meet her is four figures. Analeigh reassured, We may as well depend on each other. Thats right, by the way, theres not much to do right after school, why dont the four of us from the dorm go to a meeting tonight? Rio, from the same dorm, agreed, Yes, to celebrate that we have been tested together from all over the world and have been assigned a dorm. In the morning, a wee assembly for new students is held in the courtyard. Bored and exuberant, Pa Rouco fell asleep listening to one boring and exuberant leadership speech after another. Until Buena, who was in front of her, suddenly turned and whispered to her, Hey Paulita, look, that Severo on the stage, he is the man of the hour in our Imperial University. N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Pa Rouco looked up and saw, from a distance, the slender, straight male figure standing on the address tform. Severo Laris voice is gravelly and maic, with an innate sense of aloofness and coolness that has a hint of coolness that is unmistakablyfortable under Imperials scorching September sun. Buena swooned, Severo is really handsome, I hear hes a junior and this is hisst year in school. Counted Pa Rouco, a junior, who was almost six or seven years older than her? Buena took a step back and approached Pa Rouco, whispering, This Severo, he has the face and the talent, plus he went to Imperial University as a student. Buena, you know a lot about this Severo. Wow, Severo Laris is one of our schools most prominent personalities, and when he was still in school, a casual stroll through our schools forums and publications had his mythical stories circting everywhere. From a distance, Pa Rouco looked at the man in the white shirt on the stage, with a beautiful breeze and a clear moon, as he struck her as the second most handsome man she had ever seen in a white shirt other than her father. Buena continued with the gossip: I also heard that Severo Laris has been studying at the Imperial University for seven years without having a girlfriend, I dont know if its true or not. Posters say that this Severo is either working on projects with his tutor, working part-time to earn money or setting up his own business I heard that his highest record was working four times a day part-time. Simply put, an exemry worker. Pa Rouco was astonished: Four jobs a day? Wouldnt you be exhausted?. I heard that his family was unwell. Severo is a mandatory school schrship winner every year. Inexplicably, Pa Rouco is both admiring and a little heartbroken. She grew up in the honey pot of The Rouco familys parents and was held by the hand of her grandfather. Even when her father was hard on her, he was only stern, but in his heart he was extremely forgiving and loving. Such a job was far from her. Only to hear Buena sigh and say, Hey, this kind of man is only good for love, not marriage. Pa Rouco wondered, Why do you say that? Even if Severo is good in his studies, his family is too poor and he wont be able topete with the rich and official generation of society. If you marry him, will you have to suffer alongside him? Buenas opinion is not shared by Pa Rouco. Severo Laris will surely shine in the future if he is really that good. My father used to say that there are birds that dont fly for three years, but if they dont fly, they fly. A whileter, Pa Roucos phone rang and when she opened it she saw it was Susana sending her a video. Shit, this guy actually recorded a video of Severo Laris talking on line. Susana: Look at the video, I think this Severo, he can! Pa Rouco pokes the video, which is not in high definition because of the distance between them, but the blurry quality of the image is all Severo Laris high, banned. The blurry quality of the video is a reflection of Severo Laris high, banned. The man in the video, with his thick eyebrows and starry eyes like those in a painting, is stunningly handsome at a nce. Pa Roucos hand, holding the phone, inexplicably gets a little warm. In the evening, Pa Rouco followed her housemates back from a dinner at a big booth and had just arrived at the dorm when she received a Facebook message on her phone. Your dorm building number. Pa Rouco froze for several seconds and sent a question mark. Severo Laris: Didnt you ask me when I was avable? Oops. It was Susana, that idiot, who did the stupid thing! I was thinking about how to exin to Severo Laris that it wasnt her who had sent him that message. But on Facebook, Severo Laris seemed to have little patience and sent a direct message: Im already free. Seeing these few words, Pa Rouco seems to sense his cold tone and slight frown. Ghostly, she sent the number of the dormitory building, Girls Dormitory Building 8. Then there was no further word from there. After about five minutes or so. Severo Laris sent a message on Facebook: Come down, Im downstairs. Pa Rouco: She lives on the fourth floor and there is no elevator in the dorm building, so she was out of breath as she ran downstairs. Just as she ran out of the dorm building, she saw Severo Laris pedaling a cyclocross bike under arge tree not far from the dorm building, with one long leg on the ground and the other foot on the bike pedal, obviously waiting for her. Pa Rouco takes a deep breath and approaches. Severo, what did you want to see me about? Severo Laris dark eyes lifted slightly with a searing gleam under them, You called me and now youre asking me whats wrong? Pa Rouco exined tly, . That, that message was an oops, I didnt send it!. In that case, Ill go away. With that, Severo Laris pedaled his bike and prepared to leave the residence building. Pa Rouco called out to him, Hey, since youre all here, why dont we go to thete-night movie. After saying that, even she was stunned, what was she doing inviting a male she didnt know well to go to a movie night? She must be crazy. She helped him and the way to thank him was to see a movie night with her? Chapter 786: Going Home for the Night Thetest release, The Man from the Lonesaw, is a thriller and a big bad movie. But there was nothing in theaters recently, so Pa Rouco opted for this big bad movie. Severo Laris, for his part, was a bit surprised to learn that a little girl liked to watch ghost movies. That was fine with him, but he feared she would scream her voice out at the moviester on. As a little girl, Estre Berrocal would take Pa Rouco to the movies and they would both order popcorn and coke, so Pa Rouco also ordered popcorn and coke when she went to the movies. His eyes ran over the popcorn a couple of times, but then he remembered what Buena had said in the middle of the day. Severos family isnt very well off and the most part-time jobs hes ever had have been four a day. Things like popcorn and Coke are also junk food in their own right, so forget about it. Even she hadnt realized she was saving money for an outsider, or for something as trivial as buying popcorn and Coke. The movie started shortly thereafter and Severo Laris handed her one of the tickets, You go in first, Ill go after. Pa Rouco thought she had to go to the bathroom, nodded and entered the movie theater first. Shortly after arriving at the cinema and taking a seat, Severo Laris approached her and sat down. The man handed her arge bucket of popcorn and coke. In the gloom of the screen, Pa Rouco couldnt help twisting her lips and running her small hands over the bucket of popcorn. Click, click, click. Severo Laris ears ring with the sound of a little girl crunching the popcorn next to him. He had always preferred silence, and when he heard the voice, he frowned slightly, but was not offended. Soon the movie reaches its horrible climax. In the cinema, the darkness was total, a terrifying and eerie soundtrack resounded, and at some point a ghostly face suddenly appeared on the big screen in front of her. Pa Roucos heart, hanging high above. The girls are both scared and eager to see this kind of thriller. Pa Rouco unconsciously leans toward Severo Laris and doesnt even eat the popcorn. Severo Laris leaned back a bit while watching the boring suspense sequences on the screen and looked at his watch in the dark to see the time, eleven oclock. Normally, at this time, it is his working hour, analyzing stock movements throughout the day and keeping track of the venture capital projects he has in hand. Suddenly, a ghostly face appeared on the screen, startling the entire cinema with a scream. Pa Rouco reached out to grab Severo Laris arm with her small hand and buried her face in his shoulder. Severo Laris froze and looked at her frightened little face, and a faint smile appeared on his always serious and handsome face, So scared, and you choose a ghost movie to watch? Pa Rouco puffed out her little mouth, looked up and said bravely, Im not scared, it was just so sudden!. As soon as the words left her mouth, another ghostly face appeared on the screen, scaring Pa Rouco into screaming and clutching Severo Laris neck. The smile on Severo Laris lips, entuated, Again because of the suddenness?. Pa Rouco: Still avable? Startled by her milky little voice. Eyes afraid to look at the screen. Severo Laris patted her, indicating she could raise her eyes to look. As soon as Pa Rouco looked up, Severo Laris happened to nce down, and the girls soft cotton candy lips brushed the lumpy lump in the mans throat. In any case, warmth and ambiguity grew quietly in the dimly lit theater. Luckily the light was dim, otherwise Severo Laris would have already been able to see her hot, red face. Severo Laris looked at the glowing screen, but his eyes lost focus, his dark eyes narrowed and the lump in his throat tightened. There was no ignoring the sense of agitation. A thriller that went from 10 oclock at night, to 12 oclock before it ended. On the way out of the theater, Pa Rouco received a Facebook message from Analeigh. It was about asking where she had been. Damn, the hostess aunt must have checked the room. Walking toward the theater entrance, Pa Rouco hurriedly said, Im going to my bedroom first!. Severo Laris looked at his watch, it was a quarter to twelve, The school dormitory must be closed at this hour. Then Ill be off to spend the night in a hotel. Severo Laris frowned and hit the nail on the head, Do you have your ID on you?. no. God, you cant stay in a hotel without ID! Severo Laris got on his bike and said, Hop on. The Severo Laris is a mountain bike, no back seat, only on the front bar can one person sit. This movie theater is near their school and when they came before, Severo Laris pushed the car and they came on foot. For a moment, Pa Rouco didnt know where to sit. When Severo Laris saw that she didnt move, he frowned slightly, as if he didnt want to wait for her to take her time, and with one hand on the bike, he pulled her with the other and led her straight to sit on the handlebars with one arm. Over her head, came a low, cold male voice, Stay still and dont move. Hed only ever seen his father so dominant with Estre, not that hed ever met any other boy so dominant. Severo Laris is a solid pilot. She felt safe being locked in his arms. They didnt really know each other well, they had only met a couple of times and had only known each other for two days, and now she was following him in the middle of the night. Where are you taking me? My house. The corners of Pa Roucos mouth twitched. Arriving at Severos house, the house Severo Laris and Lastra share, to be exact. It has two bedrooms and a bathroom. At that moment, Lastra was sleeping in one of the rooms, with the bedroom door closed. Pa Rouco arrives at a strange mans house and moves with caution and restraint. Severo Laris lifted his chin and motioned her to sleep in his room, saying, You canmiserate here for the night. Pa Rouco unconsciously asked, And where do you sleep? The couch. The atmosphere was a bit ufortable. Pa Rouco interjected, How embarrassing would that be, why dont I sleep on the couch?. Severo Laris looked at her and said, I dont want Lastra to wake up tomorrow morning and see a strange woman lying on the couch and scream. Then there is the endless gossip. Severo Laris has no intention of giving Lastra the opportunity to meet with Pa Rouco tomorrow morning. Pa Rouco gave an Oh, Well Im going to bed. She wasnt supposed to shower tonight, and she had no spare clothes, so she could stink all night and wash up in the morning when she returned to the lodge. Severo Laris called out to her. Pa Rouco turned hesitantly to look at him, Is there anything else? Severo Laris looked at her from a short distance, with his deep, dark eyes, and asked suddenly, That day, why did you help me? Im not used to seeing people bullied! Severo Laris softly hooked his thin lips at these words, Arent you afraid of offending the other side because of me? Pa Rouco brushed her lips and said, Im not afraid of them, they wont hit me, besides, theyre the ones who are wrong. Sleep. Pa Rouco turned and walked into the bedroom and, after a moment, turned and leaned over the door, looking at Severo Laris with a twinkle in her eye. If they bear me a grudge and frighten me the next time they see me, I am your benefactor, you must help me. Arent you afraid? asked Severo Laris yfully. Pa Rouco rubbed against the door and frowned, This is Imperial, its not on my doorstep, if they harass me, my parents wont be able toe to my aid for a while, so Ill have to be careful. Will you grow a heart? If you had a heart, would you spend the night with a man youve only seen twice? Severo Laris spoke casually, Dont go home with a man overnight so easily again. As a reminder, as advice. Pa Rouco slumped against the door and let out a good-natured oh, not forgetting to reply, But you didnt even give me a chance to say no. Taking her directly to his bicycle was almost the equivalent of taking her directly to him! Nor did she go home with him of her own free will. Severo Laris looked casually at the pretty girl by the door and said, I wont do anything to you. Why, in case you get into mischief! Pa Rouco said, hurrying to bundle up more. Severo Laris doesnt look like a man with the heart of an ouw, though. Severo Laris tossed out a lighthearted, Too astringent for me. he spits blood. How young is she? Shes, shes very good! A little girl stood by the door and looked at him indignantly, hmmm, ungrateful! Severo Laris watched as the girl turned and walked into the bedroom, closing the door behind her, before leaning back on the couch, arms folded behind her head. After closing his eyes, the mans thin lips curved slightly. It was a wonderful feeling to be protected by a weak girl. It was like a sudden pouring of boiling water over a long-cold heart, a sensation not warm but ufortable, a little repulsive, but one that also did not prevent being touched. Severo Laris did not know that under that whimsically beautiful skin was hidden the heart of a good and innocent child.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Pa Rouco got up early the next morning. Looking at my phone, it was 5 oclock in the morning. She was sleepy, but thought that this was Severos house and she had to leave before Severo Laris housemates ran into her and made a big mistake. Crawling out of bed, as soon as she opened the door, she saw Severo Laris sitting in the living room on a ckptop with a red and green screen full of stock graphics. God, someone who was more of a workaholic than her father, getting up in the wee hours of the morning to study the stock market? Pa Rouco scratches the back of her head, sleepy and confused, Why are you up so early? Severo Laris said as he got up to pour himself a ss of tap water. Im used to it, my mind is clearer in the morning when I study. Handing him the ss of in water, Pa Rouco took it and gave him a thumbs up, Admirable, studying so early, I would just have a brain full of mush and just want to sleep!. Afterwards, Severo Laris sent Pa Rouco back to the college dormitory. After that day, for several days, Severo Laris did not contact her again. Pa Rouco is lost for no reason, clinging to her phone and checking Facebook from time to time. During lunch, Susana teased her amusingly, I say youre pretty good too, sneaking off with Severo in the middle of the night to watch ate night ghost movie, Pa Rouco, why didnt I think before that you had such a brain in love? That you are in love brain, that you want to be in a rtionship with him, I just casually mentioned it, that I knew you would agree so quickly. Susanna looked at her with her head hanging, You dont want to fall in love with someone, youre losing your mind now with the way you keep your phone. Youre not really in love with Severo, are you?. Pa Rouco, who was raised to be straight and honest, pouted her little lips and said, What, hes got a girlfriend or something and I cant like him? Yes, of course you can! Not only do my sisters support you in spirit, they support you in action! Hearing this, Pa Rouco perked up, How do you support me in action? Susana snapped her fingers, Professional stalker! Deadly stalker! Pa Rouco spit blood, What a stupid idea you had! I think Severo Laris is going to dislike me before I get to chase him!. You dont get it, do you, Severo Laris is the sensual type! The more he resists, the more he likes it. Chapter 787: He’s Becoming a Lemon Spirit1 Severo Laris, twenty-five years old, The Holy City, blood type A, Scorpio Susanna reads the information she has found on the schools forums and announcements, as well as from various spies. Shit Paulita, youre in love with a Scorpio man! Scorpio men are literally every girls nemesis! Pa Rouco hasnt studied much about astrological signs in general and has only heard that guys of this sign can be quite hotheaded and difficult. The Scorpio man has an ice-cold expression and a strong mysterious charm. He likes to sit alone in a corner, watching and analyzing you with eyes that see through everything. He is cold on the outside but sensual and twisted on the inside. A pretty hard man to get. Pa Rouco took a sip of soy milk and almost spit it out, Thats very urate, Susana, youre a magician!. Paulita, dont say that your sister is discouraging you, the heart of this kind of man is a stone, you cant necessarily warm it even if you hit your head. Besides, Scorpio men in rtionships are really prone to hurt themselves out of possessiveness, this Severo really isnt right for you, its Angelo who is more suitable for you. Pa Rouco looked at her nkly, Analyzing Severo Laris, why are you circling Angelo again? Angelo and I grew up together with our asses in the air, and I have nothing but brotherly love for him. Besides, Angelo likes big blondes, Madonna is his kind of sex goddess, he doesnt like me.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Susanna shook her head, not agreeing with her in the least, and sighed, Hey, how many people are like Angelo, who spend the day dangling in front of their beloved with the excuse of being a good buddy, just waiting for him to notice them more, our poor Angelo, whom youve already strangled in the cradle before hes even started his crazy chase mode. You have to cut the crap. Pa Rouco took the information from Severo Laris and leafed through it. It was all irregrly obtained, but there was a lot of gossip. Susana youre amazing, you even found out what kind of food Severo Laris likes, youve researched every family in town!. Susana wiped her nose with her thumb and said proudly, Thats right, dont you see who I am, sis, if I want to know, is there anything I dont know? Youe to school, you dont study, you stand up to all the little brothers! Susana spits, Look you dont do your job, you chase that Severo Laris!. Pa Rouco shook the information in her hand, Ill take it, good girl, thank you, and someday Ill buy you atte with half a cup of picante!. Susana held out her hand, A pearltte to get rid of me, five hundred!. Pa Rouco pped him full in the face, Precious!. Little man! Although Severo Laris is a junior and doesnte to school much, the head of the department and the faculty director often ask him to go to lectures because he is too good at his studies. Susana is a finance student, and in just half a month after enrolling in school, she has already taken on several juniors, so she is especially knowledgeable. That day, Severo Laris gave a lecture in the staircase ssroom and arge part of the finance students attended, especially the girls, who were extraordinarily well represented. Therge ssroom was filled to capacity. Pa Rouco had just squeezed in with Susana when she was stepped on, her foot hurt, and she instinctively recoiled when arge hand grabbed her back. Careful. At the sound of that familiar voice, Pa Rouco turned to look up and saw the handsome, indifferent face of Severo Laris. The mans face was clearly indifferent, but the contrast with his hand on her waist was inexplicably forbidding. Pa Roucos face grew hot. Susana, who was carrying her on her arm, threw a wink at Severo Laris: Severo, Paulita and I skipped ss toe to your lecture. Pa Rouco froze and unconsciously went to cover Susanas mouth. But Susanas words had been heard by Severo Laris. Severo Laris gaze lowered to look at the young woman in front of him and he said with a parting nce, I didnt think an English major would be interested in a finance ss. Ahem. Pa Rouco: Im here to apany Susana. The exnation that there is no silver lining here bes increasingly obscure. Soon they were pushed by the crowd. Pa Rouco and Susana managed to grab two seats. Susana blurted out, Damn it, why are there so many female students? These women are not usually active in ss, but they are so mboyant in a boring finance ss like Severos! The two did not get a seat in the front row, but sat in the third row from the back. The entire grand staircase ssroom was full, and some people did not have seats and were evicted by the janitor. The open ss began shortly thereafter. Pa Rouco was puzzled by this very specialized finance ss. All you could hear was Severo Laris talking on stage about technical terms, what with data modeling and decision making, international trade theory, analytics, digital currencies. Although Susana is also studying finance, she hasnt been exposed to anything since she enrolled in school, and she wants to sleep. As far as I could tell, only a third of the students in the ssroom were listening or even taking notes, while the rest, with their cell phones, were taking pictures of Severo Laris at the lectern. Pa Rouco rested her chin on her hands and looked at the serious and professional Severo Laris on stage and could not help but be impressed. A man like Severo Laris, with his work, his self-control and his seriousness, and with that stunning skin, it is natural that many girls are charmed by him. Men who are serious are really the most attractive. As a child, she spent her time in her fathers study, where she would sit and y while he worked hard, and thought then that when she grew up, she would find a man as charming and responsible as he was. The open ss, an hour and a half long, passed quickly. As they left the ss, Susana and Pa Rouco tried to go to Severo Laris, but he was already surrounded by girls asking questions and filling the stairwell. There was a lot ofmotion before the janitor pulled them all out. Susana and Pa Rouco were about to approach Severo Laris when he came out of the step ssroom, but in the crowd, a silhouette was already walking toward Severo Laris. Severo, that was a great open lecture earlier. Severo Laris nods slightly. Pa Rouco stood at a distance, wondering what they were talking about, only to see the tall girl smile slightly and reach out to take Severo Laris arm, the two werent too close, but they looked very familiar and presumably had known each other for some time. Who is that man? Susana warned, Paulita, it seems that the greatest love rival has emerged in the way of your rtionship. Pa Rouco frowned, Who the hell is he, and doesnt Severo Laris have a girlfriend? Severo Laris is not a real girlfriend, but this woman, with Severo Laris, must be at the point where friendship over love is not yet reached. Susana made a symbolic gesture with both hands. Pa Rouco: She speaks in human terms. Its that there is a romance between a man and a woman, and no one has broken the ice. The girl, Engracia, is the daughter of the dean of our school, and Engracia is with Severo Laris, who is a good catch. Susana rubbed her chin andmented objectively. Pa Rouco red at her and growled, ording to you, these two have known each other for a long time, and since they havent be sweethearts after knowing each other for so long, I dont see it happening in the future. Susana knew she was jealous and put her arm around Pa Roucos shoulders and touched her white face. This Engracia is pretty, but shes nowhere near my Pa, I think shes cannon fodder. Theres no way she can measure up to Severo Laris. Pa Roucos small, white face rxed a little. But she had only known him for a few days, and although she liked Severo Laris, she didnt think she was jealous. But why, seeing Engracia take Severo Laris arm, the way Severo Laris didnt refuse and even adapted to it, stung her a little. Chapter 788: Severo Laris Save me! Pa and Susana were about to go to the canteen when they were stopped by some hooligans in torn jeans. The one in the lead, Pa recognized immediately, was the boy who had bullied Severo at the beginning of the course. Roman had a basketball in his hand and raised his chin towards Pa: What department are you in, girl?. Pa Rouco and Susana looked askance at their ssmates, who were dressed like hooligans. What do you want? Im telling you, Ive got a lot of boys under my belt, too. Susana straightened her chest pretentiously. One of the henchmen under Romans hand smiled and said, Dont get me wrong, girls, how could our boss do without a flower as beautiful as you? Thats right, our boss is the mostpassionate. Susannas mind is screwed: shit, is that rape? Thats something bigger! Susana nervously whispers in Pa Roucos ear, There are five of them, and theyre the kind that know how to fight, so on the count of one, two, three, you run left, I run right!. Pa Rouco gestictes with her eyes, fine. One, two, three! Paulita! Run! Unfortunately, Before these two men could get three or five steps away, they were grabbed by one of Romans henchmen, one of them by the back of his neck. Pa Rouco red at Roman and said angrily, What the hell do you want! Roman walked up to Pa and scowled at his little brother, What are you doing, get off me! Shes your sister-inw, you know that. Pa spat blood, her watery eyes wide with indignation, Whos your sister-inw? Youre full of shit. Roman looked at the scarlet-white face of the young woman in front of him and sensed she was cute, and became even more interested. Roman looked unconsciously at Pas long, slender, shiny legs under the short skirt, straight, slender and well-proportioned, and white as milk. A real beauty. Chick, its all right if you dont tell me, Ill send someone to find out anyway, and sooner orter Ill have your ss name. For now, let me introduce myself Before Roman could finish his sentence, Pa interrupted, Im not interested in you! The department you are from has nothing to do with me. After saying that, Pa grabbed Susannas hand and walked away, Susanna, lets go!. But when they started walking again, Roman blocked their way. The young man behind Roman said, Boy, dont drink to the wine! Do you know how lucky you are to have Romans grace? Do you know how honorable this man in front of you is? That little brother blew Romans rainbow farts into the sky. Pa looked at me in disgust, Roman, I am not worthy of someone as distinguished as you, so get out of my way and let me go have dinner with my friend. Roman looked at her and let out a softugh, Girl, do you think Im going to let you get away like that?. Pa swallowed hard, knowing she was now in real trouble, Im warning you, this is a school!. The young man snorted, Whats wrong with school? Do you know our Romans status as a military brat in Imperial circles? Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Pa scorned him, thinking, Shes still a military brat at root and a rich N. Pa Rouco didnt bother with the group, Roman, say what you have to say and say what you have to say!. Good! I love how direct you are. With that, Roman grabbed Pas wrist and headed for the canteen, I want you to eat with this young man!. Susana tried to pull Pa Rouco back, but was restrained by Romans two henchmen. Paulita! Pa Rouco was dragged to the entrance of the cantina and collided head-on with Severo and Engracia. Pa Rouco rushed to call for help, Severo help me!. Roman was annoyed to see Severo: Severo, stay out of this! Shes the woman Im looking for. Pa Rouco, fearing that Severo Laris would really be left to do nothing, deliberately shouted, Severo! Youve upset me! You have to save me! Severo Laris brow furrowed slightly, his face cold and his gaze riveted on Roman, Let her go. Roman snorts, Who are you, who are you Severo? Youre nothing but a poor student, dont think because youve made a name for yourself with your tutors and the headmaster you can be in my face! I tell you I cant get any woman I want, not even in this school, not even at Imperial! Severo smiled instead of getting angry, that smile was grim and cold, What a coincidence, shes also the woman I want. At thisment, both Pa and Engracia were stunned. Engracia frowned and grabbed Severo Laris by the arm, whispering to stop him, Severo, what are you talking about, Romans father is very powerful at Imperial and you are in yourst year of study, lets not make a scene at this point, will you? If Romans father intervenes, Severos career will be ruined if he doesnt graduate because he offends the powerful people at Imperial, an oue Engracia doesnt want. Moreover, its not worth ruining your own life over a strange girl. Severo pushed Engracias hand away and approached with a cold air, pushing Pa away from Roman with one hand. Pa Rouco hid behind Severo Laris and with her two little hands clutching his shirt, she looked at him and said, Severo, you cant leave me alone, Im your benefactor! Severo Laris gave her a sidelong nce and tossed out a nonchnt, Im not that ungrateful. Pa curved her lips and smiled, Thats more like it. Engracia watched the natural interaction between them and pursed the corners of her lips, her frown showing her displeasure. Pa grimaced deliberately at Engracia, the woman didnt want Severo to save her! Severo! Are you alone worthy of stealing a woman from this young man! Roman reached over and grabbed Severo by the cor of his shirt, and Severo, who was not a weak schr, raised his hand and broke free from the shackles. Severo! Youre choking with me today, arent you! Roman takes no offense and throws a punch straight at Severos face. Severo is not an easy bully, as the other party has made a move, he didnt have to be polite, he has been running for years and practicing taekwondo, how could it be worse, but Roman, who is usually a young group, is now being held down by Severo! Roman was bruised and battered, and when the boys approached him, they all stopped there, looking at Severos grim face, not daring to take half a step forward. Fighting and brawling. Soon he attracted a crowd of onlookers. Engracia pulled Severo back, Severo stop fighting! Roman fell to the ground, raised his hand and wiped the blood from the corner of his lips, pointed at Severo and shouted, Severo, youve got balls! Youll be waiting for me! Ill get someone to kill youter. Chapter 789: Chasing the Male God Strategy 1 Although Roman was beaten by Severo Laris, thetter also had a smudge on his face. Severo Laris was dragged to the doctors office by Engracia and Pa Rouco. The school nurse treats Severo Laris for a cut on the corner of his lips. Pa Rouco stands in front of the infirmary door looking in. In the infirmary, Severo Laris was seated and Engracia was next to him, looking very grim.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Severo, why are you so impulsive, if Roman really doesnt stop and go do an injury test and take you to the school management, the school is going to give you disciplinary action. Severo Laris didnt speak, just frowned a little and didnt deal with Engracia. Engracia was a little annoyed and added, Its serious to be disciplined in your senior year and have that on your record. Youve worked hard to get to this point, and if its because of this Very well, Engracia. Severo Laris frowned and interrupted her. Engracia was in no condition to say anything more. The school doctor, an old man in his fifties with a great sense of humor, swiveled his sses under his thick presbyopic spectacles and asked Severo Laris with a smile, Which one of these is your girlfriend, partner, the girl at the door is looking out of her eyes. As for this girl inside the door, there was too much talk. Engracia pursed her lips and clenched the book in her hand, looking a little nervous about Severo Laris response. Severo Laris threw a straightforward, Neither, for your blind gossip. Old school doctor: Why, this guy, deserves to be single. Its already taken care of, its not a big deal, just touch water in moderation. Severo Laris got up and walked out of the infirmary and met Pa Roucos worried little look at the door. Severo, are you in pain? Engracia was not happy, Cant it hurt to be beaten like that? Pa Rouco felt a little guilty about her injuries, ttened her mouth and narrowed her teary eyes. Severo Laris, with a clear look at the girl who hung her face like a child who had done something wrong, said faintly, for some reason, Its okay, it doesnt hurt. At that moment, the little girl lifted her little face and merely smiled at him with rows of little white teeth, smiling easily and innocently, Im d youre all right. Severo Laris resisted the urge to reach up to rub her little head. The lump in his throat, rolled down. Engracia remembered, Severo, we must go, we have to go see Professor Donato this afternoon. Severo Laris nodded with his chin and, although he acted cool, he left with Engracia after all. Pa Rouco received a call from Susana at that moment, asking where she was and telling her to meet her at the canteen. When they arrived at the canteen, Pa Rouco and Susana ordered their food and then met with Severo Laris and Engracia. Pa Rouco and Susana were also especially brazen as they loaded their tes and headed for the dining room chairs next to them. Susana asked, Severo, theres no one on your side, is there? Theres no one. Pa Rouco and Susana sit down. Severo Laris and Engracia were sitting across from each other, now Pa Rouco is sitting next to Severo Laris and Susana next to Engracia. Engracia had lost her appetite, and onemotion after another had ruined her good mood for the day. Pa Rouco lifted her little chin as she ate, hmmm, who isnt Severo Laris real girlfriend now, so no one is allowed a fair fight? Besides, Severo Laris didnt even find her annoying, so who was Engracia to kick her out? The atmosphere was disturbingly ufortable. Susana coughed lightly and said, I really have to thank Severo for today, Paulita, you have to invite Severo to dinner sometime! Before Pa Rouco could say anything, Severo Laris refused, Dinner wont be necessary. Engracia finally stood up, knowing that Severo was not interested in this young freshman, but was merely a ssmate friendship. Engracia nced at Severo Laris te full of vegetables and offered him a piece of chicken from her own te. Severo, eat more. Pa Rouco: Engracia took the chopsticks she had eaten and handed them to Severo Laris with her own te of chicken pieces, treating her as if she were Severo Laris real girlfriend! Severo Laris had just denied everything about the old school doctor, Engracia was not his girlfriend! Pa Rouco indignantly pounded the food on her te, with little appetite. But in the end, Severo Laris finished his meal and didnt touch the chicken nuggets Engracia had nailed him with. After eating and leaving the dining room, Pa Rouco and Susana parted ways. But Pa Rouco was in a very good mood. Susana gave her a dirty look: Paulita, what have you done so wrong, you dont seem to be in a good mood. I cant believe everyone is buzzing. How could she be so happy when Engracia was present right now. Pa Rouco was confident: In twenty-four hours, Severo Laris will have contacted me. Susana felt stung: What have you done?. Pa Rouco leaned close to Susanas ear and said, I just put my phone in your backpack while you were eating. Susana gave her a thumbs up, Damn, thats impressive! Stop, Paulita, you really do have too much brains when your love braines up!. Pa Rouco growled, Mydy usually has brains too!. And yes, blowing water and farting to get into Imperial University, passing piano special 10 and being an invisible pianist, you really dont have a low IQ, its just a little reckless hanging on Severos tree. Pa Rouco was unimpressed, I just think Severo is good. Aww shucks, now that Severos not one of us yet, youre elbowing your way in, Im sure youll be mistreated by Severoter. Pa Rouco raised her shiny little face, Sooner orter!. Susana asked, And what are you doing now that you dont have a phone?. The mountain man has a good idea, I still have my tablet and myptop! When Severo returned home, the cell phone in his backpack rang. His cell phone, on the table. He opened his backpack and saw a phone inside that lit up the screen with caller ID, Angelo. He pulled it out and frowned a little, that ringing kept ringing and it wasnt enough for him to hang up, he finally answered the phone. Paulita, what have you dely, you dont even return my messages to this prince. Indeed, it was Pas phone and Severo remembered that Pas Facebook name was Paulita. Severo Laris said, I am not Pa. Angelo was alerted to hear a mans voice, Who are you and why do you have Paulitas phone? I left it with me, Ill take it to school when I get there tomorrow. After hanging up the phone, Severo looked at it and put a hand to his forehead. Shortly after, on his phone, he received a Facebook message. From Pa Rouco: Severo, I think I lost my phone in the cafeteria, did you see it while you were eating?. Severo first wrote got it, but then deleted it, re-edited it, and sent it back with one word. No. Pa, who was logged into Facebook on her tablet, wondered, Thats weird, he still hasnt checked his backpack? Or hadnt he put his phone in his backpack? Pa Rouco continued with the quip, You really havent seen it?. After a minute, the other person sent, Does your phone have legs? ? Its in my backpack. Pa Rouco: Pretend you dont understand. Chapter 790: Chasing the Male God Strategy 2 First thing the next morning, Severo Laris sat in the living room watching the bag. Lastra came out of the next room, rubbed his short messy hair and asked, Severo, are you going to school today, if you are not going to school, can you wash my clothes with me today hehehe. No, Im going to thew firm today. But there is something I need you to take to school.N?velDrama.Org: owner of this content. Lastra walked over and asked, Whats up?. Severo Laris hands a white cell phone to Lastra. Lastra took the phone and looked at it left and right, on the back of the phone was a very nice sticker, at first nce it was a girls phone, What grade school girls phone is this, why did it fall into your hands? Freshman English 8, Pa. Run and give her back her phone. Lastras eyes sparkled, Good for you Severo, youre hiding deep inside! Its only been a few days and youve already messed around with a young girls cell phone! Are you really in love with that Pa? Severo Laris stared nkly at theputer screen and said in a weak voice, Do you think I have that much time to y a childs game with her? Lastra touched his nose, it was true, he knew Severo Laris well after all the years he had spent with him. Severo Laris has only one thing in life and that is to make money, money, lots of money. Remembering Pa Roucos pretty little face, Lastra sighed deliberately, Hey, this Pas delicate heart is going to be crushed by you Severo, you have no loving brain at all. Severo Laris eyes sank a little and he did not respond to her words. In the university cafeteria, Pa Rouco clutches a tablet and looks around for a wi-fi signal, and there is no news from this Facebook medium. Strange, why hasnt Severo Laris contacted her yet? Susana joked, I think its possible that Severo doesnt have a scavenger quality and has sold your phone on the second-hand market. Pa Rouco sweats and wipes: Severo is not that kind of person. After breakfast, I parted ways with Susana and headed to my ssroom to study for the morning. Soon after, Analeigh, who was sitting next to her, tugged on her arm, Paulita, theres a man outside looking for you. Pa Roucos dark, watery eyes shed with a glint that must have been Severo Laris. He got up and walked out. As a result, Pa Roucos smile hardened instantly as soon as the boy turned away. You are Lastra smiled and said, Not Severos, youre disappointed, arent you, elementary school girl? , Pa Rouco said with a small blush. Lastra handed her the phone, Im Severos ssmate and roommate, Lastra, call me Lastra. Severo asked me to give you this phone. Its something very important, so keep it safe. The next time someone takes it, you wont be able to get it back. Pa Rouco nodded, Thank you Lastra. Youre wee. If theres nothing else, Ill leave you to it. Pa Rouco couldnt resist calling him, Lastra, why did Severo ask you to hand over the phone, where is it?. Lastra, who was not just a financial mind like Severo, saw what Pa meant at a nce, smiled and said, Ah, him, he, he had to arrange some work stuff today, so he couldnte to see you. As you know, we are all busy looking for work in our third year of study. Pa Rouco couldnt resist gossiping about Severo Laris. Severo is also looking for a job? Thats not true, Severo as you know is so good, he doesnt need to look for a job, we have a smallw firm in partnership, of course I follow their asses, this firm is still mostly run by Severo and another good brother. It seemed he was very busy, so he didnt have time to go see her, rather than not wanting to see her. It makes Pa Rouco feel better to think so. Lastra added by way of farewell, By the way, I remembered that Severo also asked me to pass on a message that he would invite you to dinner sometime. Pa Roucos heart was sweet and secretly happy. I see, Lastra, thank you. Pa Rouco was on her way back to ss when she remembered something else and called Lastra, Lastra, lets add Facebook so we can ask you for adviceter. Lastra said yfully, Youll have to buy me dinner when youre really done with our Severo. Definitely, definitely. Recently, Severo handled a rape case in which the intiff was a single powerful family and the defendant was quite powerful in Imperial. The girl and her parents didnt know what to do when they turned to his smallw firm. Severo and Rufio spent three full nights in thew office for this case. Gather evidence, prepare your defense, and understand your opponents background and influence. When Lastra brought lunch to thew firm, Severo Laris and Rufio fell asleep on the table, bearded. Lastra tapped the bowl with his chopsticks: Wake up, wake up, at least eat before resting!. Rufio woke up and yawned several times: I cant, Im going to take a shower. Lastra opened the thermos and asked, How is that case of yoursing along? I heard that the trial is in two days. Rufio said, The defendant has a bit of a family history and we could get in trouble for taking this case. Lastra frowned, If thats so, Miss Rufio, I think you should ask your father to send two bodyguards to guard thewyers door! Rufio raised an eyebrow, Thats one way of looking at it, but with this case, Severo and I have a good chance of winning, its just that our little shittyw firm will be on top when the timees. You mean our little shithole will be red? Severo Laris looked at Lastra and casually tossed out, Or maybe we, as aw firm, will disappear from the industry forever. The corner of Lastras mouth tightened: Rufio sneered, Severo, why do you keep scaring Lastra, who is our CFO? If you scare the CFO, who is going to pay our sries?. Lastraughed, Forget it! The three of us are talking and Im talking like a fart. If you two arent making money out there, Im still the breadwinner as CFO. Rufio was half serious, half joking, okay, we are three brothers, we will break gold together, Severo and I will take care of the outside, you will take care of the inside, these days Severo and I are eating takeout, we are going to puke, you should cook and bring the food to the buffet in the next two days! No problem! For days, Pa Rouco, who had not been contacted by Severo Laris, looked like a frosted eggnt. I was even more stunned by the advanced math ss and was not in the mood. I had just finished the ss and was following Analeigh and the others to the canteen when I received a Facebook message from Lastra on my phone. Are you free now sis, do you have a good job to do? As soon as Pa Rouco heard it, she associated the errand with Severo Laris. Lastra goes to the movies with his schoolgirl, leaving Pa the task of bringing dinner to the buffet. Pa Rouco, unaware of the Imperial, took a cab straight to her firm, carrying a thermos of rice, and following the address Lastra had given her. Two unsmiling bodyguards stood at the entrance to the firm as she approached him. At first, she thought she had the wrong ce, and then she looked at the name of the firm, and yes, S, R, L Law Firm. Two bodyguards prevented Pa from entering. Rufio had been working for a long time and rxed his eyes for a while, when he went over to look out, he saw a small, slender figure outside the door to thending. In her hand, the girl carries a thermal cube. It cant be, is this Lastra using a millennialdy as a drone? Severo Laris frowned slightly and lifted his head, What are you mumbling about? Rufio pointed to the outside, The girl outside, you know her? Severus Laris turned his eyes to look at them, and they deepened a point. Chapter 791: Chasing the Male God Strategy 3 Pa Rouco entered the firm and was greeted by Rufios strange gaze as if she were an alien. Pa Rouco was embarrassed by the look. Rufio smiled mischievously and said, So, you know Severo, and you know him well? Severo Laris has gone to take a shower and Pa Rouco is on tenterhooks, not daring to say anything out of the other world, smiling awkwardly and saying, I know him, but I dont really know him. At least Severo Laris didnt know her. So you stille to bring him food? Honestly, you like him, dont you? When this girl walked in, her big eyes kept ncing at Severo, who was also an extremely handsome man, but he ignored her. This has only one exnation, and that is that the girl likes Severo Laris and likes him a lot. Pa Rouco said nothing, counting it as acquiescence. Rufio, who was a vicious conversationalist, saw the interesting schoolgirl and said, Girl, have you ever heard the saying that men are afraid of being harassed by women? Pa Rouco shakes her head. Rufio continued, This Severo, hes a hard man to like, hes the typical tough guy, if you like him and want to pursue him, you have to stalk him to death. Pa Rouco ttened her little mouth, taking him seriously, and asked worriedly, And what if I annoy him until he annoys me? Rufio couldnt help but stare at the young girls innocence, Hes not going to bore you to death, at best youll be nipping at his heels, youll keep pestering and pestering and hell probably be yours. Pa Rouco sighed heavily, her small shoulders slumped, Im afraid I dont have the fortitude How will you know if you dont try. Rufio ate and moved the chopsticks to grab the one chicken thigh from the stic box.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco immediately pushed the stic box away, You cant eat this. Rufio was stunned, Why?. The girls face warmed slightly and she said, This was not made by Lastra, I had it specially ordered from the canteen. Rufio raised an eyebrow, Oh deh, I dare to take it to Severo to eat it. Seeing that Rufio did not hit the chicken thigh again, Pa Rouco put the stic box back on the table. Pa Rouco added ingratiatingly, Rufio, if you want a chicken thigh, next time Ill hit one on you too. Rufio hooked his lips, Little sister knows what shes doing, she has a future. Pa Rouco whispered to me, But. you have to help me chase Severo Laris. Why, such a small thing, a chicken leg, he deals. Pa Roucos sense of aplishment is overwhelming. Susana recently gave her a copy of The Secret of Love and one of the methods in it says that to catch someone, you first have to buy all the best people in your environment. He felt that he had done this quite sessfully and that he was one big step closer to catching Severo Laris. Severo Laris finished showering and as he came out he saw Rufio and Pa Rouco chatting happily. The mans handsome face was inexplicably somber. Pa Rouco saw him leave and her eyes darted to him, Come eat before the food gets cold. Severo Laris took a seat next to Rufio and Pa Rouco pushed the chicken leg in front of him. I got this especially for you from the school canteen. I dont like chicken legs. Pa Rouco was quick to ask, And what do you like to eat? Rufio took one look at the squirming man, grunted and snagged the stic box with his chopsticks, Paulita, you cant spoil a man like that, he doesnt eat, I do!. Just as Rufios chopsticks were about to touch the chicken thigh, Severo Laris suddenly blocked his chopsticks with his own. Rufio observed the good fight, Yo, I, I thought you didnt like chicken legs. Severo Laris spoke conspiratorially, Not liking it doesnt make it any cheaper. Is he still a good brother? Pa Rouco watched as Severo Laris poured the chicken leg onto his te, and her little face couldnt help but show a sweet smile. As the two men ate, Pa Rouco looked at the buffet and wondered, By the way, why are there two bodyguards guarding the entrance to the buffet? Strangely intimidating. Rufio said, We recently took on a difficult case, we are the intiff and the defendant has some power in Imperial, I was afraid of retaliation from his people behind our backs, so I moved two bodyguards from our house to keep us safe. Pa Rouco grew up under theplete protection of The Rouco family and, despite being kidnapped by the wrong people, has never seen darkness. Concerned, she asked, Will it be life-threatening? Rufio couldnt resist teasing her, If you mess up, Severo and I will be stabbed in the hospital. At this statement, Pa Roucos little face turned white. Severo Laris looked at his brother coldly: If you have the energy to talk nonsense here, youd better finish your meal and go and put your testimony together. Che. So nervous, afraid youll scare your little heart out? Pa Rouco, sitting off to the side, choked and coughed twice. When they finished eating, Pa Rouco got up with her lunch box and prepared to leave. You guys keep working, Im going back to school. Severo Laris raised his eyes and looked outside; it was dark. Bufete S, R, L is not in a busy area as rents are cheaper in this area, but this area is a bit remote and the neighborhood isplicated and not too safe at night. Wait a bit. Pa Rouco froze, not understanding what Severo Laris was referring to. Severo Laris said in a subdued voice, Ill finish tidying up these statements and send you back. Wait for me for half an hour. Pa Rouco, fearful of dying him from his serious business, said, Thats all right, Ill take a cab back to school. Rufio remonstrated, I also just heard on the news the other day that there was a fatalwsuit over a cab app, and that the girl was raped and then killed by the driver and dumped in the desert. Pa Rouco: panic in the bottom of her heart. Severo Laris threw a cold re into the room, Rufio, shut up if you cant talk. Rufio let out a guffaw, Im here for your welfare, dont be ungrateful. There was something ambiguous in this statement. Pa Rouco lowered her eyes and did not say she would go first, but sat down and waited for Severo Laris. Severo Laris and Rufio get to work. Pa Rouco walked over with her backpack, remembering that she had senior math homework due today and that Severo Laris work wouldnt be finished for a while, so she sat down at her big, long desk to do her homework. Severo Laris organized the papers and testimonials, she did her homework, and the atmosphere was harmonious and fair. Severo Laris is a workaholic who automatically blocks out everyone and everything around him when he is working. When I looked up again, I saw a girl with a pencil in her hand and doing calctions. Every now and then she frowns and every now and then she snaps those lilting fingers, serious and pretty. Severo Laris looked at his wristwatch, it was nine oclock and time to take her back to school or the dorm would be closed. He came up behind her and swept the algebra she was working on. Wrong. Over her head a low male voice sounded and Pa Rouco, startled, sat up and straightened her back like a schoolboy. When he stood behind her, so close, she was so nervous. Chapter 792: The Old Iron Tree Will Be Jealous 1 But Severo Laris, seemingly oblivious, stood behind her, leaned over and reached around her, pointed a long finger at the wrong ce in her workbook and said, The math is wrong here, the answer should be X to the fourth power. Pa Rouco hurried to cross out the wrong answer and fill it in again, exining, Yo, I, I was so nervous I made a mistake. Severo Laris looked at her little head with a slight smile in his eyes, What makes you nervous doing algebra?. Pa Rouco let out her hot little face, I didnt know youd suddenly be after me. Severo Laris paused for a moment and said, Pick up, Ill take you to school. Pa Rouco hurried to close her books and notebooks and stuffed them all into her backpack. Rufio raised his eyebrows, Hey, Paulita is leaving. By the way, Severo and I have a trial tomorrow morning at ten oclock, so youll have toe watch us fight. Dont me me for not reminding you, Severo looks great in court. Severo Laris copied a folder from his hand and coldly pped it against Rufio: Youre fit to be a fool. Rufio: Is it wrong for me to establish a brotherly rtionship? This Severo, who doesnt know any better, will regret itter! Severo takes Pa to school on his bicycle. Pa Rouco is sitting on the bar of the bike in front of him, wrapped in his arms, in a position so ambiguous that it looks like a genuine boyfriend/girlfriend rtionship. Its like a genuine boyfriend/girlfriend rtionship. Its a bit of a walk back to school. Pa was wondering if he would think she was a pain in the ass. Luckily he didnt eat dinner tonight. But, the next moment, her stomach growled. Severo looked at her, Are you hungry?. Pa: This is also very embarrassing! She was in such a hurry to get dinner to the buffet that she didnt bother to eat it herself. I Im on a diet! So I havent had dinner. Severo frowned slightly, she was so thin he could lift her with one arm, why slim down. Youre not fat, starve your body and youll regret itter. Pa Rouco lowered her little head and the corner of her mouth twisted; he said she wasnt fat, so that meant she was thin in his eyes, well, that must be it. Sometimes you talk just like my father. Keeping her in line. But it feels good to be in Severos hands. There are many small restaurants along the road in this area, and Severo stops in front of a ramen store. Get out of the car and go get something to eat. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco entered the ramen store and Pa Rouco ordered a beef ramen, while Severo Laris was not hungry and did not have a bad habit of eatingte at night, so he did not. Pa Rouco eats the noodles, carefully removing all the scallion andtro from the noodles. When Severo Laris saw this, Pa Rouco was quick to exin, Im not picky about food!. Shes very well fed. Pa Rouco didnt want to look delicate and hard to feed in front of him, in which case he would dislike her, I guess. He seems to prefer a more sensual and generous girl like Engracia? Pa Rouco couldnt resist picking up the conversation again while eating her noodles, Severo, are you close to that Engracia? Not bad. Oh. So does that mean its a good rtionship? The ramen tasted good, but as I ate it, my appetite was taken away a bit. Severo Laris looked at the bowl of noodles he still had mostly left, Full?. In the spirit of not wanting to waste, Pa Rouco kept her head down and Iita snorted and snorted again. Severo Laris is very quiet, very sharp and doesnt talk much. Pa Rouco couldnt resist saying, I dont have ss tomorrow morning, can Ie to the courthouse to see how the trial is going. As you wish. So thats a yes? After eating the noodles, on the way back to school. The road in this area is under repair and is currently full of potholes and motorcycles sometimes take a few tumbles. Severo Laris, fearing that he would fall off, quietly ordered, Hold my waist. She turned slightly to one side and obediently reached over to hug him. This made them sit almost face to face, her face buried in his arms, very hot, very red, very hot. After a long while, she asked, Severo, do you usually take the girls home on your motorcycle? Im not that free. The other party threw him a very nonchntment. Pa Rouco curved her lips, satisfied with this answer. So Engracia has ever ridden in your car? Severo Laris frowned slightly, seeming to be asking too many questions, Checking the ount? Dont say forget it. The girls brittle voice contained a tinge of loss. Severo Laris looked at her little face and finally said, No, I just sent you like this. The little face buried in his arms, smiled even sweeter, and behind her ears, the little hands that held him by the waist, tightened. Severo Laris felt those slender arms encircle him and the tip of his heart moved slightly, as if a breeze was blowing on him. The next morning, Pa Rouco asked Analeigh to cover for her, skipped morning sses and took a cab to the courthouse to see Severo Laris in court. When she arrived, the mood in the courtroom was solemn and the trial had already begun. Severo Laris, as the intiffs defense attorney, was dressed in a formal suit, ck suit, white shirt and straight ck pants that enhanced his long, shapely legs. It was the first time I had seen Severo Laris dressed so formally, with his aura in full force, his bearing cold and chilling, a legacy of the world. When it was Severo Laris turn to speak, he was so well organized, calm and to the point that he put the opposing defense attorneys on edge. Rufio, who was also seated in the audience, looked the girl next to him in the eye and leaned over to whisper a joke: Isnt it fascinating how our Severo nts himself in the courtroom and defends himself? Said Pa Rouco, her little face as red as a boiled shrimp, Thats right! The mouth is the heart. Two hourster, the judge closed the court. Rufio and Pa used to wait for Severo. Severo Laris and the intiff were leaving the courtroom when they met the defendants parents. Attorney Severo, I advise you to withdraw from this case, the first trial has already passed and you did not get the result you wanted, and I tell you that the second trial will not either. Severo Laris sketched a slight smile, calm and cool, Why do you care if I keep fighting this case, when you are sure we wont win the second trial? You! As they left the courthouse, Rufio and Pa Rouco were waiting for Severo Laris at the door. The intiff in this case was Mgros, a country girl, in her third year of college, who had recently been raped by the son of an important civil servant. The case isplicated by the fact that Mgros had a brief rtionship with the defendant, so although the evidence is sufficient, it will take a lot of effort to get the defendant a stiff sentence. Mgros and her parents have been brave enough to take it to court. Mgros father gratefully shook Severo Laris hand at the entrance of the courthouse: Attorney Severo, thank you very much, if it wasnt for you and attorney Rufio, our family doesnt really know what we would have done. I would even like that guy to die if he could.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. As he finished the sentence, Mgros father gritted his teeth with reddened eyes. Chapter 793: The Old Iron Tree Will Be Jealous 2 Severo Laris could understand his feelings, but thew was cold and unforgiving and he said objectively, I promise you that at least I wont let the other party get a lighter sentence, I can guarantee it for ten years. But more, like a life sentence, he might not be too sure. Mgros father just nodded and choked, Attorney Severo, thank you indeed. I am very relieved to hear that from you. Rufio reached over, patted El padre de Mgros on the shoulder and said, El padre de Mgros, dont worry, this Abogado Severo in front of you, during his student years, was a popr figure inw school and has appeared in court and has yet to suffer a lost case, even if you dont believe me, believe him, go home and rest assured that he will wait for the time of the second trial and we will inform you and your daughter then. Mgros father did not know what to say, the vicissitudes in his eyes were full of gratitude, Thank you, really thank you so much, you have fought so hard for us and yet you charge us so little, I I By the end of the day, Mgros father was in tears and could not speak. Severo Laris tapped El padre de Mgros, Thats what we defense attorneys do, you go home and youre safe on the road. Hey, good, good. Pa Rouco couldnt help but admire Severo Laris and Rufio as she watched them from a distance. This was probably what the book said about a young mans dignity and spirit. She found that the more she got to know Severo Laris, the deeper and more adoring were her feelings for him, a man who, at all times, was so good as to be admirable. Rufio looked at the vicissitudes on the back of El padre de Mgros and replied, Lets eat. A quick turn of his head revealed that Pa Rouco was gone, Hey? Wheres Paulita? Severo Laris turned and saw the girl standing a short distance away, and Rufio called out to her before she came running. Rufio asked, Paulita, where do you want to go to eat? Ill eat whatever I want. Severo Laris looked at her and suddenly asked, Did you really not have ss this morning, or did you skip it? How did she know! Severo Laris saw that she didnt say anything, so that meant she agreed. The man stepped forward with his long legs and threw a cold, Next time, no skipping sses. Pa Rouco gave a demoralized oh and Rufio followed. Rufio gave an evil grin and said, Looks like this guy is starting to care about you. Pa Rouco bristled in disbelief, Why do I feel like Im adding negative points in his mind for skipping ss? Does it matter if its a negative score or not? What matters is that he was so impressed with you that he couldnt resist attending to you, and then failed you. Rufio, are you an expert on love? Rufio shook his fist, Overrated, barely half an expert on love. Severo Laris always felt ufortable, did those two behind him know each other so well, muttering behind his back. The mans handsome face was sunken, one hand copied his pants pocket, he turned around and spoke coldly, You two are stepping on ants in the back, are you still going to eat? Pa Rouco hurried over to Severo Laris, What long legs you have, youre going so fast. Rufio followed suit, hooked Severo Laris on the shoulder and sneered, Exactly. Youre going too fast alone and you me both of us. Both of them? When did these two get to know each other so well? Severo Laris lets go of Rufios arm and gives him a cold sh. Whats wrong with you? You have your period today, youre so sad! Paulita,e on, let it go, brother Rufio is going to take you to eat something tasty! Severo Laris sulked inexplicably and reached out his hand and pulled Pa Rouco roughly towards him, Who are you brother Rufio, dont lead the children astray. Severo Laris grabs Pa Roucos wrist and moves on. Rufio touched his nose, with a strong hint of jocrity creeping into the back of his eyes. Hey, interesting! Has this mans thousand-year-old iron tree blossomed? Was Severo Laris jealous of that reaction? When we arrived at the restaurant, Rufio, a guy who has always been extravagant and wasteful, asked for a table of food. Rufio poured juice into the three sses: Here, we didnt win the first test, but we didnt lose it either, so heres to a sessful second test!. After sipping her juice, Pa Rouco curiously asked, How many years can the other guy get if the fight is good? Rufio exined, The intiff was assaulted, but there was nothing physically serious, so you can only start from the psychological aggravation, and if its good, he should get about ten years, and in this kind of case its very difficult to get a life sentence.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. But being hurt like that traumatizes a family, doesnt it? Pa Roucos unintentionalment made Severo Laris startle slightly, not realizing that a young woman, born into a privileged environment, who was thought to be ignorant of human misery, still knew. Rufio replied, Yes, it is not easy for that family of Mgros, a rural family, and by taking the man who raped her to court, she is telling everyone that she was assaulted. As she waited for her food, Pa Rouco put her hands to her small chin and said earnestly, So the girls should still protect themselves when they go out on the street. She said it with a soft, kind, innocent expression on her little face. Severo Laris eyes widened a little. Rufio was good at making conversation and he patted Severo Laris on the shoulder and said, Yes, a girl as pretty as Paulita is too attractive to walk alone, may Brother Severo protect you well. Pa Rouco lowers her gaze and drinks her juice, her little ears red in silence. In a rare turn of events, Severo Laris neither shushed Rufio nor turned his back on him. The corners of the mans lips curved slightly, and a rare hint of pleasure crept into the back of his eyes. Once the tes were served, Pa Rouco ate each of the dishes, picking out the shallots, parsley and garlic and not eating them. Naturally, Severo Laris noticed, and it seems this little friend is a real picky eater. Pas contact with Severo is always sporadic, based on chance encounters and blows. The other person never asks her out, and the more frustrated she is by her unrequited love, the more frustrated she feels. On Friday afternoon, Pa and Susana were free from sses and went to the school library to study together. Pa sucks at math, Susana is a finance major and although she is not as good at math, she is still better than her and is more than capable of helping her with her homework. Walking towards the entrance of the library, the two men were talking andughing. You are way ahead in math, I think we should ask Severo to tutor you, your grades will definitely skyrocket. Pa Rouco looked at Susana nkly, If he were willing to tutor me, would I have to call you? Susanaughed and scolded, Seeing is believing!. When Susana looked up, she saw the couple of Severo Laris and Engracia walking toward her, and they had just found a seat on the third floor of the library. Susana tapped her pencil at Pa, who was looking at her calctions, Look! Your man-god! Pa turned her head and saw Severo. With Engracia again I dare say that all this time he was with Engracia when she was not looking for him. The heart is sour and angry. Susana had raised her hand and gestured to them, Severo! This way! Pa Rouco red at Susana and muttered under her breath, Whatd you call them for! Do you want to see how Severo Laris is snatched by Engracia? Chapter 794: Show me how much you like me. As Severo Laris and Engracia approached, Susana winked at them and invited them politely, Severo, Engracia, why dont we learn together, it turns out that Paulita and I are having a bit of trouble with our studies and wed like to ask you for advice. Engracia didnt like it and said, Thats not very appropriate. Its better to study in a library with fewer people, and with four people studying together, it could turn into coffee talk. Susanna smiles, but deep down her teeth grind: this woman has a very deep heart! How is it coffee talk, we dont have coffee here either! Sister, dont you want to help us study? With this rhetorical question from Susana, Engracia was not in a position to say anything more. Susana, seeing that Engracia had nothing to say, got up and immediately fastened Severo Laris on the seat next to Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco: Susana pulled Engracia back to her side of the table and blurted out, Severo, Paulita sucks at high math, show me, I happen to have some finance questions for Engracia. Engracia looked at Susana with exasperation, but there was nothing she could do about it. Susana stuck her tongue out at her mischievously and asked again pretentiously, Engracia, are you all right? Engracia looked at Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, who were sitting together, and reluctantly, she pressed her fingers together, Yes. Pa Rouco could not ignore Severo Laris sitting next to her, saying that Alejandros heart was beating faster than ever. Severo Laris, however, was light as water, eyes close to his advanced math book and workbook, and asked, rather uncharacteristically, What problem cant you do? This, this course. Pa Rouco pointed to a random line. Severo Laris patiently exined, Its a simple problem, use trigonometry to solve it . The smell of grass and sun on his clothes as he approached was fresh and pleasant, and Pa Rouco was so focused on the side of his face that she didnt hear what he was saying. It wasnt until Severo Laris finished his exnation that she looked up and said, You got it? He gets it, he gets it. The four gazes happened to meet, one calm and deep, the other agitated and disoriented. Severo Laris eyes, too clear, perhaps because of his studies inw and finance, always seem to see into peoples little minds and make them invisible. Ill exin again, and you listen carefully. Pa Rouco nodded with a quick mmmmmmmmmmmmm and really listened well this time. On this side, Engracia often looks up to keep an eye on Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. Susana, naturally, noticed her gaze and moved closer, whispering to Engracia, Engracia, you see how patient Severo is with Paulita, I think Severo has a thing for Paulita, dont you think? Engracias fingers under the table, pinching the palm of her hand, said coldly, If Severo knew how to fall in love, he wouldnt have a girlfriend until now. Susana tapped her chin with the tip of her pen, incredulous: I think its because he hasnt met a girl he likes. Last time Severo even went to a movie night with Paulita, oh yeah, and he took Paulita home for the night, whats that but honey?. When Engracia heard this, her face turned blue and white as she denied, Thats impossible, Severo is not that frivolous, how could he bring a girl home for a random sleepover? Maybe she was a little excited and her tone was a little louder, so even Severo Laris could hear her. Severo Laris lifted his head and let out a nonchnt, Shes telling the truth. Engracia bit her lip, which was bloodless. Susana raised an eyebrow in triumph, hmmm, Severo Laris himself had admitted it, what did Engracia have to say. After exining a few questions to Pa Rouco, Severo Laris stood up and said, Im going to get some books. Shortly thereafter, Pa Rouco also got up and said, Im going to the bathroom!. Having said that, she ran out. Any fool would know that Pa Rouco was not going to the bathroom, but to Severo Laris. Engracia scorned, showing contempt in her eyes, Cowboy!. Susana, biting the pencil and reading, said, But Severo is delighted that Paulita stays, Engracia dont eat your grapes. Engracia turned her eyes, looked coldly at Susana and said firmly, I bet Severo wont like Pa Rouco. With that, Engracia stood up, picked up her books and walked away proudly. Susana muttered from behind, Severo is with no one but you. What man would like to look like a widow, as if the world owed him millions? Among the bookshelves. After Severo Laris pulled out a book, a sweet, clear little face was seen between the gaps. Pa Rouco was speechless and asked, When is the second trial in that case your firm handled?Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. In five days. Then Ille to court and see your trial. Severo Laris looked at her bright smile through the small gap and said, Not that you need a cheerleader for a basketball game. oh. She just wanted more excuses to meet with him, did he really not understand or was he just ying dumb? Pa Roucos face dropped. But she was chasing someone in unrequited love, so what could you do about it. So she pulled herself together, leaned over the bookshelf, looked at him and said, So, when you win the second test, Ill buy you dinner! Im not in the habit of letting women buy me dinner. Another refusal. Pa Rouco was really heartbroken: Severo, dont you like me at all?. Severo Laris turned sideways, looking at the book in his hand, and tossed out nonchntly, You know what it is to like me. The tone of voice was more of a lighthearted sneer than a turgid mockery. Pa Rouco, out of nowhere, puffed up and ran to him, stood in front of him and said, Of course I know what gustar is, Im not three years old. Severo Laris eyes darkened and he suddenly closed the book with a snap. Before Pa Rouco could react to what was happening to him, the man was already pinned to the shelf, trapped in the tight corner between his chest and that side of the bookshelf. When I tilted my head, there was his handsome face, unmistakable in its joy and anger. The mans dark eyes burned as he looked at her, his voice was cold and mocking, Do you like me? How long can you like me, a month or three months? Pa, dont mess with me, I dont have that long to y house with you. He stared at her with a serious, cold determination in his gaze, the words, full of warning. There is a gulf between him and her, two worlds after all. She was like a supernatural cloud in the sky, and he was poor y. The environment she grew up in, her parents, her experiences, her life could not be willful and capricious like her. And she is a delicate rose kept in a greenhouse, growing in the sun, a million times brighter. Between them, there is only indignity. Pa Rouco swallowed saliva, it was the first time she had seen Severo Laris so fierce. But Pa Rouco is a girl of the world, and thest thing she needs is bravery. Her watery eyes looked at him intently, Whos ying with you! Im serious. She, full of enthusiasm and affection, being treated by him as if she were only ying house, could not help but feel aggrieved, and those big dark eyes that looked at him grew misty, and the corners of her eyes reddened and looked very sad. Severo Laris face, however, remained cold: You say you like me, show me how much you like me. Chapter 795: As between adults Severo Laris tone was clearly cold and spiteful. But Pa Rouco still blushed at his words. The girls small, lily-white hands tugged at his shirt and, on tiptoe, reached up to those soft, tender lips and kissed the mans beautiful chin. A sloppy kiss was a kind of proof that she liked him, very, very much. This, is it okay? Deeper than that, she couldnt do it. She was thick-skinned, but she was also a girl and reserved after all. Severus Laris, however, suddenly grabbed her arms and lifted them above her head, pinning her against the wooden shelf behind him, his dark eyes sharp as hawks as he looked down at the small prey in his arms. Do you know what its like to like between adults? The man ducked his head and took her lips in a dominant, fierce grip. The action was anything but gentle, rough even. Pa Rouco was stunned and struggled unconsciously, but the man was too dominant and kept attacking. On the lips, hot and painful, it was hard to breathe. Engracia, who was a short distance away, saw the scene and dropped the book she was holding on the floor. A roar. Bewildered and shocked, Engracia called out to the man with his back to her, trying to find out if it was Severo Laris. Severo? Severo Laris movement, she pauses. Pa Rouco, her face flushed and embarrassed, took advantage of Severo Laris release and pushed the man holding her away from her, then ran off without looking back. The surprise in Engracias eyes only increased when Severo Laris turned around. Severo, you Oblivious to Engracia, Severo Laris bent down to pick up the books scattered on the floor and a bracelet that Pa Rouco had dropped. Pa Rouco ran to the bathroom and calmed down for a while. Her lips, bitten by Severo Laris, hurt a little. The mind is a mess. Only the heat and pain in the lips are real. Severo Laris, just now, was so fierce that he seemed to want to swallow her, and she was frightened by his rude treatment. Crouched in the bathroom stall, he hugged himself silently for a long while. The only thing that echoed in his ears was Severo Laris fierce interrogation. How long can you like me? A month? Or three months? Show me how much you like me. Do you know what its like between adults? Severo Laris words cut off the possibilities between them. But she, he just liked her. Was it wrong to like her? Severo Laris after leaving the library with Engracia. Engracia was silent for a long moment and finally couldnt resist asking, Severo, why did you just do that to Pa Rouco in the library? How could you I stink? Engracia froze, not expecting such a rhetorical question from Severo Laris, and became increasingly confused. Engracia took a deep breath and asked, Severo, do you like Pa? I loved this feeling, which had never been present in the twenty-five years of Severo Laris life, which had been dull, monotonous and gray, but at some point a light shone in his gray space and he wanted to cling to it and keep moving upward. But he feared that the light would suddenly go away and he would be suspended in the air, only to fall even harder. Pa Rouco is like that light. He may have had his heart set on it the first time she protected him and helped him against Roman. Of all the things that followed, he was struck by her burning, naked heart; no one could fail to love that glow, like a stream in the sun, warm, soft and serene. Susana and Pa Rouco had just reached the back of the library building when they passed Severo and Engracia at the library entrance. Pa Rouco stops in her tracks. Only Severo Laris was heard to say with emotional indifference, Me and Pa Rouco, its impossible. Pa Rouco, who was so close to him, could not move her legs when she looked at him, her fingertips, nailed in the palm of her hand, and felt her heart as if pierced by an awl, which hurt her very much. Hearing his answer, Engracia suddenly kissed Severo Laris and said seriously, Since you dont like Pa, Severo, from now on, can you consider me seriously?Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Engracia bit her lower lip, she had been by Severos side for the past few years and to the untrained eye, she and Severo were paired, a golden couple. But only she knew in her heart that Severo had never felt anything for her, only for the friendship of apanion and a like-minded person. Its okay if you dont answer me now, Ill give you plenty of time to think about it. That said, Engracia grabbed her book and left the library. And Pa, who had been holding back tears for a long time at that sight, finally dropped down and buried her face in Susannas shoulder. Pa Rouco unterally dered her love lost. On Saturday off, Susana dragged her running to the bar for a drink. The bar is loud and boisterous. Pa and Susana sat down at the card table and told the bartender with great ambition, Ten Long Ind iced coffees! The waiter politely warned, Little girl, Long Ind Iced Coffee means lost body, but its easy to get drunk, can you stand it? Pas mood had hit rock bottom and all she wanted to do now was get drunk. Does he despise us? Pa then pulled several hundred dor bills out of her purse and ced them on the table. The bartender saw this, but didnt stop, besides, young girlse to the bar at a young age, either to drink or to find a man, these two seem in a bad mood to y crazy drunk. In half an hour, Pa and Susanna had drunk n sses of wine, not a bad alcoholic degree, plus the two girls did not have much to drink, and soon began to make out and talk about alcohol. Susana burped and said: That Severo, hes a jerk! Paulita! I dont like him! Hes just handsome! Ill find you another handsome manter!. Pa Rouco turned red and warmed her head: I dont give a damn! Whoever likes him is a knucklehead. Susanaughed out loud and pointed at her, Paulita you lied to me! Call Severo now if you dare! Tell him! You hate him! You wont like him anymore! Ill believe it! Pa Rouco, drunk and full of courage, growled, Just fight! Whos afraid of who? She picked up her phone and called Severo. But the phone rang for a long time, and no one answered, and her heart, suddenly, went cold. Pa Rouco looked at Susana in a loving way and said, He doesnt answer the phone, Susana, am I that annoying? He doesnt even answer my calls to rify things with me . ooooooooooooooooo Susana hugged her, reached out her hand to caress her back and said, To hell with that Severo ! How dare he break our Paulitas heart! We burp well never speak to him again! Over here, Severo had just finished his shower and was about to turn on hisputer to work when he unconsciously looked at his phone again. He opened his phone and there was a missed call. Pa and Susana were drunk as a skunk when her phone rang and Pas wide, foggy eyes saw Severos name pop up on the screen. She picked up her phone, pointed to it and said to Susana: Oh Severo is calling! Ill tell him right now That Pa Is never going to like him again! Bonito! Im with you. Chapter 796: Getting Drunk Pa Rouco half slumped over the bar, her fingers sliding unsteadily toward Severo Laris. When she picked up the phone, Pa Rouco, in a drunken tone, asked in a loud, arrogant voice, Hello, Severo? Severo Laris, on the other end of the phone, didnt sound quite right to Pa Rouco, and there was a lot of noise on the other end of the phone reaching the ears, which,bined with her drunken tone, was immediately reminiscent of a bar. Where are you? asked Severo Laris with a frown. Humph! What do you care where I am! Im telling you Severo! As of today! I dont like you anymore, Severo! As of today! I hate you! Ill never like you again! Hes full of nonsense. Susanaughed as she listened to her, giving her a thumbs up and admiring, Good job Goddess Paulita! Lets get Severo out of the way!. OK, out! Pa Rouco was so drunk and dizzy that she lost control of her phone and dropped it on the bar. She too copsedpletely onto the bar, her eyes closed, her little mouth chanting, Severo I dont want to like you anymore But why is it that even when Im drunk, I still feel so sad, so sad that my heart feels like its been covered with an airtight stic bag, so stuffy. On the other end of the phone, there was no sound, and Severo Laris frown deepened. Pa Rouco? Paulita? All I got was a drunken grunt from the girl, Severo dont call me that! You cant call me no you dont like me. leave me alone! Severo Laris face darkened. Pa, where the hell are you? At this point Pa Rouco was not half conscious and incredibly willful, Hmph, I wont tell you! I wont tell you who made you not like me I dont want to talk to you go away! The little girls little hand shook a little and she touched the hang up button on the phone screen. She called and hung up. Severo Laris grabbed his phone, not wanting to disturb, but the act had slowed his sanity. The mind is full of her a girl in a drunk bar, if she is bullied This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Suddenly she remembered the Mgros case and her eyes zed over. In a ce like a bar, where people are mixed, it is not umon for drugs to be put in the drinks. The more Severo Laris thought about it, the more frightened he became, and for a moment a cold sweat broke out on the palms of his hands. Just as he was about to leave the house, the phone rang again and it was Rufio calling. Hey Severo, I saw Paulita and her friend at the bar my family owns, both girls were very drunk. Severo Laris eyes fluttered, Which bar, Im going to now. Bar Extremo, hurry up ande here, these two girls were almost stripped a moment ago, luckily I saw it. Severo Laris took a cab straight to Bar Extremo. Its almost autumn and its already getting a little cooler in Imperial, but Severo Laris arrives at the bar with ayer of sweat on his forehead. When he entered the bar and saw her sleeping peacefully on her back, the dust finally settled in his tumultuous heart. Under Severo Laris gaze, calm and serenity returned. He reached out and caught up with a drunken Pa Rouco, calling to her, Pa, wake up! And dont you dare yell, I just heard from the waiter that these two girls have had about ten cups of Long Ind Iced Coffee and probably wont wake up from their sleep until tomorrow night!. Severo Laris blushed coldly and said, Youreing with me to take them both back to my ce. Rufio took one look at Susana in his arms and said, How are they going to sleep together at your house? Take Paulita back, Ill get her a room at the hotel. Severo Laris warns, Susana is Pas best friend, so you better note up with anything weird. Rufio blurts out, Im such an asshole, Severo, am I your brother, do I have to be?. Severo Laris is a man who trusts Rufios character, otherwise he would not have been such a good friend, and he would have opened aw firm together and be a brother in arms. After the parting of the ways. Severo Laris carries a drunken Pa Rouco on his back through the streets of Imperial in early autumn. Its just after 10 p. m. in Imperial and the streets are still buzzing with activity. The person on her back suddenly cried, sobbing, speaking in words that I dont know if they were wine or sleep, Severo why dont you like me I am not pretty? I think I am more handsome than Engracia but why cant you see me Severo Laris heart ached as he listened to the little girls sobbing voice and looked sideways at the small, flushed face resting against the back of his neck. Its me who doesnt deserve it. He has to work very, very, very hard not to have to look up to the circle she is in. Maybe, struggling and striving and working all his life, he wont be able to keep up with the circumstances she has. How can a bird of prey, flying freely through the sky, look down on a lowly, weak fish in a pond? The girl, with her back turned, sniffled and choked, Severo you asked me how long I could like you . what if I told you that I could like you all the time? I mean it I mean it But he was only eighteen, he had just begun to shine, his exciting life hadnt even begun, and what he now said he liked, would he look back on this affection he felt for him in another five, seven or ten years and think it wasnt worth it, as if it were a joke. He lived in a world where there were so many good people from good families who were good in their own right, and he must not be the best he had ever known, he was so good, so good that Severo Laris dared not spheme. Paulita, Severo Laris lowered his voice and called to the man at his back. I thought he wouldnt hear me, but instead he gave a confused mmm. You deserve better than that. The small hand around his neck, tightened, and the girl on his back mumbled, But I just like you. stern, I just like you In love, there is no such thing as a better person, let alone a worthy one, and to hell with that, she likes him now and wants nothing more than him! Pa Rouco was restless all the way, fidgeting in Severo Laris arms. He struggled to carry her home, put her on his bed and coaxed her in a low voice: Stay still, Im going to get a basin of hot water. Pa Rouco lies on her back on all fours, feeling ufortable in any way she can sleep. Waiting for Severo Laris to fetch a basin of hot water from the bathroom, only to discover that the person on the bed was gone. Pa? Severo Laris walked over to see that the little sister had rolled to the floor, but was sitting on the edge of the bed with her hands on her knees, looking up at him in amazement. Severo Laris put down the basin of hot water in his hand, knelt down, bent down to look at her, and asked patiently, Whats wrong? The girl mumbled with a small mouth, reached out her hand and pointed to her forehead, her dark eyes were misty and she said in a brittle voice: I fell on my head, it hurts!. Severo Laris froze and hurried to check, reaching out and touching him. Pa Rouco, drunk and more like a toddler, squirmed in his arms, rubbed her little face against him and said, Ouch, hoo hoo hoo. Chapter 797: Knowing her, winter dissipates. When she was falling down as a little girl, her father and Estre helped her hoot, her grandfather too, the whole family loved her and everyone loved her but Severo Laris. The more you think about it, the more aggravated you be. Severo Laris, seeing her eyes red and on the verge of tears, thought she was on the verge of tears from the pain, so he put his arm around her and looked down and blew gently on her forehead, Does it still hurt? Give me a kiss. The girl in his arms, clutching his shirt with her small hands, was spoiled and looked at him with a pair of watery eyes, which instantly softened his heart to water, and he could no longer be indifferent to her. Severo Laris lowered his gaze and kissed her literally on the forehead. One more kiss. Severo Laris was struck by the fact that someone could get so drunk and get so carried away. If he didnt kiss him, the little thing in his arms wouldnt stop fussing, wouldnt stop tormenting him, rubbing against him, rubbing everywhere. Lowering her head, she went back to kissing his little white forehead. Is it all right now? She wrapped her arms around his neck, smiling sweetly and adorably, drunk and confused, and asked, Severo, Im being good, can you stop being mean to me? Severo Laris wrung out a hot towel and replied indifferently, then said, Give me your hand. The girl obediently offered her small, white hand, looking soft in her helplessness. Severo Laris wiped his hands with a hot towel, wrung out another and wiped his face. Pa Roucos little arms rejoined him and she shielded her arms to pout, You are no longer allowed to call me Pa. Severo Laris dark eyes looked at her yfully and asked, following her words, What was that called? The girl pondered for half a day, frowned a long time in thought and said, My family calls me Paulita, so you cant call me that, everyone calls me Paulita, but youre not like them. Severo Laris sat with his arms around her on the floor, a soft spot in his heart, soft as sand, loving emotion overflowing everywhere as if he could never take it back. He reached up and pushed her long, unruly hair behind her ear and asked in a deep whisper, How am I different from them? I like you, so youre special. The domineering, whimsical confession amused Severo Laris with a light chuckle. Pa Roucos soft, delicate fingers touched the corner of his lightly smiling lips: You have a nice smile, Severo, so smile more often, will you?. He always had a stern face, more shy than his fathers. Severo Laris took her small hand and pulled it away, his dark eyes held a warning with a hint of indulgent pampering, Dont touch her, dont girls know how to be reserved? Its not like they cant chase you if youre reserved. is eloquent enough when shes drunk and cant dissuade you. Severo Laris lowered his head to rest it gently on her forehead, his dark eyes boring into her pretty little face, and apologized earnestly, I shouldnt have bullied you that day. I think it scared the hell out of her when he did that to her that day in the library. Its your fault. Well, Im not good, Im bad. Severo Laris was obedient to her, his voice low and maic and soft.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Punish you for kissing me again, and being the soft type. The girl tilted her little chin up and asked for a. A kiss. Severo Laris wasnt stingy either and plunged his big hand in. He sank his hand into her thick hair, grabbed the small nape of her neck and kissed her soft, wine-scented lips. Its soft, softer than the marshmallows he ate as a kid, and once you kiss it, youre hooked. The addictive kind. Severo Laris sighed softly, his voice raspy with a faintyer of affection, Paulita, stop seducing me, I really cant help it. Its not called Paulita. Hmm? Whats it called you havent told me? The girl put her arms around his neck and brought her lips close to his ear, as if whispering to him, and said secretly, Call me lita, no one else does, youre the only one who calls me that from now on, its your exclusive name for me. Severo Laris looked at her sideways, the smile in his eyes deep and clear. When he didnt say anything, Pa Rouco threw her arms around his neck and shook him, Severo, okay? Okay, lita. Severo lifted her across the room and carried her to the bed, Its time to go to bed, stop, eh?. I dont want to sleep unless you promise me one more thing Severo Laris yelped and put a hand to his brow bone, he hadnt expected it to be so hard when he was drunk. What else? The girls soft fingertips, pressed against his thin lips, asserted her sovereignty in a domineering manner, No more kisses from Engracia, no more kisses from other women either, only I can kiss you! Without thinking, Severo Laris thin lips spat out one word: Yes. Pa Roucos little face immediately melted into a smile and she crawled under the sheets. All the goals were met and the fun was overwhelming. Severo Laris looked down at the little thing arching like a ball and gently patted her with his big hand through the nkets, Good night, lita. Severo Laris closed the door to his room and slept on the sofa in the living room, but he could no longer sleep. His heart raced for her. There had been few surges in his twenty-five years of life, so far, only three. Once, when he received his eptance letter from the Imperial University Law Department; once, when he stood guard outside the operating room and when the door opened, the doctor came out and told him that his mothers operation had been a sess. Another time, just this evening, a bare-hearted girl told him that in her heart he was the special one, that she would always like him and that he was hers. Not caring about his poverty, not caring about his poor birth, just liking him. When he was seventeen, his father was imprisoned for a kidnapping case, and at the time, he was in the middle of his high school exams. He and his mother hated the man who had made them lose their heads in front of their neighbors, and who had caused him to fail his entrance exams and miss his chosen university. He will always be impressed by how Severo Laris came out on top that year. At seventeen, the beginning of a normal teenagers life, it was as if he had been condemned to death by God. The world was so powerful, so powerful that he could not think of changing it, it was as if everyone in the world was on his side, and gossip could destroy a mans life expectancy. He and his mother were forced to leave the alley where they lived, to a ce where no one knew them. He began to repeat his studies with great difficulty. In summer, the mosquitoes bit him all over his legs, but he never frowned; in winter, the cold prated his bones, but there was no coldness like his heart. Calcified to the bone, he ended up at the top of his ss in the city and enrolled in the Imperial University Law School. He studiedw to remind and encourage himself not to be the despicable person his father was, and even more so that no one as despicable as his father could despise thew and finally ept the sanction of thew. Later, he studied finance in graduate school to earn money faster and change his and his mothers living conditions. Severo Laris believes that his heart has been frozen by the world and is as cold and hard as a hard stone. But he had never thought that he would meet another person because she unconditionally stood in front of him and used her weak body to protect him for a moment. Chapter 798: You don’t know me well, and you still like me? Pa Rouco slept through the night. When I woke up the next day, it was 3 oclock in the afternoon. Hung over, with a splitting headache, the back of my head felt like it had been hit hard with a steel pipe and my whole head was about to explode. She opened her eyes and stood up with her hands resting on the soft bed. She realized with a start that she was now in Severos house and that the bed she was lying on was the bed Severo Laris slept in. The brain, with a brief nk hangover. She remembered drinking with Susana at the bar the night before and cking out, so how did she still have the strength to run to Severos house? He smells the alcohol on his body, disgusted, but it really stinks. Just as he was about to get out of bed, the bedroom door was pushed open. It was Severo Laris, Awake? For a moment, Pa Rouco didnt know how to confront him and was a little hesitant, I how did I end up in your house? Speaking of which, Severo Laris wasnt about to turn the page, sinking his face and saying, A girl, drunk like that, how does that sound? If youre bullied or raped by bad people, its a shadow for life. Pa Roucos heart sank with anguish at his cold sermon and said, Youre not my boyfriend, whats it to you? Severo Laris eyes were disgruntled, Have you forgotten all aboutst night? What happenedst night? She couldnt rape him while she was drunk, could she? She wasnt that capable. Severo Laris pulled out his phone, yed the recording he had saved the night before and pressed y. The sound of her drunken antics came intermittently through the phone. Severo I like you I will always like you Give me a kiss. One more kiss. Severo Pa Roucos little face turned red with fever! Its so humiliating! She certainly didnt say those words! She must have been spiritually pratedst night! She ran to her and tried to grab the phone from Severo Laris hand, but he was so tall that he saw hering and raised his arm.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Pa Rouco jumped up to continue the grab, and Severo Laris, fearing she would fall, slipped an arm around her hips as she jumped, so that she hung on him like a little kangaroo, both legs wrapped around his waist. She didnt realize for a moment how ambiguous this position was. She just put one hand around his neck and continued to grab the phone from his hand with the other. Severo, give it to me! No more releases! Is he awyer by profession? How dare he record! Shame on him! Severo Laris, seeing how angry and shy she was, did not continue to mock her and handed her the phone, Here you go. Pa Rouco took it with a snort and pressed the pause button. She was about to erase it when Severo Laris raised an eyebrow and sneered, Arent you curious about what you told mest night? She tapped the phone to delete it, paused, and was very curious when Severo Laris said that. Pa Rouco bit her lip, her watery eyes stared at him, Attorney Severo, do you know youre breaking thew? Against thew? What kind ofw is that against? Severo Laris looked amused at her angry little face. Youve recorded without my knowledge and stored it, you you have an ulterior motive! Youre trying to grab me so you can threaten meter!!!? With her whole body hanging on him, Severo Laris opened his arms wide and said, significantly, Now this, do you have an ulterior motive, or do I? Pa Rouco then realized how close she was to him at that moment and, with a hot little face, jumped off him in a hurry. You didnt provoke me on purpose, or I wouldnt have jumped up and grabbed the phone. Severo Laris approached her, Give me the phone. Pa Rouco grabbed her phone and hid it behind her back, No! You have my humiliation stored in your phone, and to prevent you from publishing it, so now your phone, must be in my custody. A slight smile crossed Severo Laris eyes, well, let him keep it, knowing she was trying to sneak in what she herself had said about the alcohol the night before. When she was done listening to it, shed surely delete it, but shed also kept a hand and backed it up long ago. Severo Laris went to the kitchen and ordered, Go wash up, Ive made porridge. She had been drunk all night and now had an empty stomach, so she thought she would have a mouthful of porridge. When she came out of the bathroom to wash up, the bowl of hot porridge was already on the table, along with delicious little dishes that made you hungry to look at them. Before long, the bowl of porridge was finished, she was so used to being served at home that she took the empty bowl and handed it over unconsciously when she finished, More!. As soon as she finished speaking, she realized that the other person was Severo Laris. She looked up, met his yful gaze and tried to take it back, but the bowl in her hand had already been taken away by Severo Laris. Severo Laris helped her with another bowl of porridge. Pa Roucos second bowl of porridge was eaten slowly and she exined, Actually Im not usually such a good eater, I havent eaten anything sincest night and Im too hungry so. Thats why it took two bowls. For Severo Laris, porridge doesnt fill his stomach and since he is so thin, its good to eat more. The atmosphere was ufortable and Pa Rouco ducked her head lita eat her porridge. Thinking about the night before she looked sharply at Severo Laris. By the way, where is Susana! I was with herst night. Severo Laris cackled, Now you remember Susana?. Susana is fine,st night I had Rufio put her to bed at the hotel, you know, one of you is unruly enough, I cant cater to two drunks at once. That hes an alcoholic! Hes not! But how rowdy was shest night? She hadnt made a fool of herself in front of him, had she? When she finished her porridge, Severo Laris cleaned up the dishes and while Severo Laris went to the kitchen, Pa Roucoy down on the sofa and listened to the recording until the end. After listening to this, her face turned red to the point of dripping blood. In front of Severo Laris, she has no reservations! When Severo Laris came out of the kitchen, Pa Rouco had erased the recording and handed the phone back to him. Give it back! Severo Laris hitched his lips slightly, You know all that, do you know how rowdy you werest night? That, thats not because of you. If it wasnt for him harassing her, misbehaving with her and mistreating her with Engracia, why would she have gone to the bar to get drunk. The moment Pa Rouco turned around, Severo Laris took her small hand in his. Even if you get mad at me, you cant go to bars to get drunk again, there are all kinds of people in ces like bars, youre a girl in case you get harassed Before Severo Laris could finish his words of education, Pa Rouco red at him and asked him seriously, Severo Laris, in what capacity are you educating me now? If this is the identity of amon pupil, then no, we dont know each other well. The girl whimsically pulled her hand away and was grabbed again by Severo Laris: You dont know me well and like me?. If you dont like me, from now on, I wont like you either. Severo Laris lowered his eyes and looked at her with a deep and helpless look, So your likes and pursuits were all half-hearted?. Pa Rouco pursed her small lips and said usingly, Who told you to kiss Engracia, youre done with Engracia, I would despise myself if I still pursued you When had she ever been so insistent on pleasing anyone since she was a child? It was all about others trying to get close to her and please her in every way possible. Chapter 799: Good evening. Severo Laris exins, Im not good with Engracia and Im not with Engracia. So you kissed her. Severo Laris went on to exin, I didnt know she was suddenly going to kiss. Pa Rouco tilted her small, aggrieved face to the side and red at him, Then you could have pushed her away, why didnt you? I pushed her away and kissed her too. True, Severo Laris logic was something he couldnt argue with. But it didnt feel good inside! Severo Laris looked at her torn face and suddenly he wrapped an arm around her waist, grabbed the back of her neck with one hand, lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. A kiss so dominant and warm that it made her blush and she gasped. The mans long fingers dug into her hair. He looked down at her and asked softly, Can we call it a day now? Pa Rouco lightly. biting her red. swollen lips, stared at him with those big round dark eyes and asked, Severo, will you be my boyfriend now? Severo Laris rubbed her hair, Ill give you the answer after the second trial. The second trial is over Isnt it tomorrow? He hugged her, kissed her and made so many intimate gestures, she must have liked it. Vaguely sure of this feeling, she let out a faintugh, Well, then its a deal. When Severo Laris saw that she had stopped being grumpy with him, her mood changed to a somber one, Come on, Ill take you back to school. Pa Rouco gleefully picks up her small school bag and follows Severo Laris out the door. The first few times I rode Severo Laris motorcycle, it was at night. Not many people would notice them at night either. But now the sun was shining brightly and the two of them, cycling by, attracted the attention of many passersby.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. The man is handsome, the girl is beautiful, and they both look striking. As they approached the school entrance, Pa Rouco said hurriedly, Stop right here! Im going back to my dorm alone. The Imperial College campus was quiterge and it would take her at least fifteen minutes to get back to her dorm from the north gate by herself, but it was better than entering the campuster and receiving a flurry of gossip from her ssmates. Severo Laris stops his bike, his two long legs hit the ground, and Pa Rouco jumps off her bike. Severo Laris took his backpack off his shoulder and handed it to her, Shy for not letting me ride with you?. Pa Rouco, who had thick skin for a girl, growled, Im not shy, Attorney Severo, dont forget that you are the man of the hour in our school, and if you send meter, there will probably be screaming and heartbreak all over campus. Severo Laris froze when she flirted with him. Pa Rouco waved at him as she carried her school bag, Im off then. Severo Laris was riding a single, his handsome face wrapped in a sunset, when Pa Rouco took a few steps and suddenly ran back. Before Severo Laris could realize what he was about to do, a small hand wrapped around his neck, pulled down, and the girls soft lips, quickly scored his thin lips with a gentle kiss. Too quickly for him to reach her, she had already turned and was running. Back at the hostel, Pa Rouco was caught and questioned by her roommates. She smelled of alcohol and a strong androgynous odor! And staying out all night! Paulita! What a great thing you were doingst night! Pa Rouco was sternly questioned and couldnt help but try to escape, Dear housemates, can you let me go take a shower first? She was about to escape to the bathroom when she was grabbed again. Dont tell me that, tell me the truth, you were with a manst night! Paulita, you wouldnt be the first person in our dorm to have a boyfriend, would you? When they looked at her with those prying eyes, Pa Rouco had no choice but to lie, You remember my friend from high school, from finance, she lost her love yesterday, so I went with her to the bar for a night of drinking and insulting men! Really, youre just going to the pub for a drink? No loser games? Body games? Pa Rouco raised her righteous little face, What do you know! Its really for a drink. Che! I thought you had done something amazing! Pa Rouco was relieved to see that they were no longer suspicious, so she reached for her clothes and headed to the bathroom to shower. She stinks all night. And I wonder if Severo Laris doesnt like her. Next time, dont show up drunk in front of Severo Laris again, its too humiliating. At night, Pa Rouco lies on her cot in the bedroom, tossing and turning, thinking about Severo Laris. She picked up her phone and sent a Facebook message to Severo Laris: Good luck with your second trial tomorrow. It was 23. 50 and Pa Rouco didnt expect a message from Severo Laris, but she received it within seconds. Go to sleep, dont say that staying upte hurts your face. Pa Rouco, clutching her phone, crawled under the covers, unconvinced that even though she had dark circles under her eyes from being up all night, her skin was still very beatable, okay, the kind of naturally cool white skin thats full of cogen no matter how much you stay upte. My face is fine. Severo Laris couldnt help but smile slightly at the message, the girls defiant and arrogant tone was adorable. Pa Rouco: Is it okay if Ie see you in court tomorrow? Dont you have a full ss tomorrow morning? Dont skip ss. How do you know I have a full ss tomorrow morning? Pa Rouco was a little puzzled. Severo Laris didnt answer her, just returned, When you finish your morning ss, after my court hearing, lets go to dinner. Pa Rouco was d to hear him say this, and she was d not to see him in court, but to have lunch with him tomorrow anyway. This is the first time Severo Laris has invited her to dinner on his own initiative. He said he had something to tell her after the trial, could it be a confession of love? To think this makes you feel better. Severo Laris sent her the address of a restaurant, tomorrow at 12 noon, Restaurant IFC. Pa Rouco couldnt sleep with her phone and tried to talk to him, but Severo Laris was always a man of few words and not much of a conversationalist. Its twelve oclock, go to sleep. Someone urged her to go to bed. Pa Rouco: You havent stayed up either? Im preparing my arguments for tomorrows trial. Well, work is more interesting than talking to her. Pa Rouco holds up her phone, sullen. After a while, Severo Laris sent, Good girl, go to sleep. He immediately made Pa Rouco happy by telling her good boy. It cant be helped, she is very good at cajoling. Pa Rouco immediately replied, Good night, kisses~. When Severo Laris received this message, he was stunned for a moment and couldnt help butugh at the word kiss. Kiss? Severo Laris stared at the words goodnight kiss for a long time, and his eyes, always cold as ice, melted into a soft, warm light. Severo Laris worked for another half hour and, as he closed the file, he saw the ss schedule taped to his desk and curved his thin lips. He had her ss schedule. So naturally he knew if she had ss tomorrow morning. Chapter 800: Seriously and Famously Wounded in Battle The next morning, at eight-thirty, Severo Laris left the house and rode his bicycle, as usual, down the alley on Fourteenth Street. At the end of the alley, there were four beaters with steel pipes that seemed to have been waiting for him for a long time. Severo, my master told me toe and tell you to drop the case. Severo Laris got off the bike, took off his suit jacket and hung it on the bike, then rolled up the sleeves of his white shirt, his movements looked sloppy, but his eyes were stern and sinister, If you want to fight, hurry up, Im in a hurry. The four beaters snorted coldly, You seem to be toasting wine, so well show you what it means to know your ce. Brothers, go! The case is scheduled to begin at ten oclock. At nine-thirty, Mgros and El padre de Mgros were already at the entrance of the courthouse, waiting worriedly and anxiously for Severo Laris. Rufio called Severo Laris twice and there was never any answer. Mgros father could not resist asking, Attorney Rufio, isnt Attorney Severoing?. Rufio knew what worried El padre de Mgros and reassured him, El padre de Mgros, dont worry, Severo is not a shy person, even if the defendant is a very powerful person, he wont be afraid of the court, maybe it was the morning rush and he waste. Rufio himself does not believe it when he says this, it is not that Severo Laris drives and the morning rush hour is ineffective for his motorcycle. But Severo Laris is an extremely punctual man, and in a case of this importance, the hearing started at ten oclock, when normally he would have been there. Inside 14 Lane, the ground is a mess. Severo Larisy on the floor, bracing his arms against the pain of the wound and crawling up from the floor. In his right lower abdomen, he had taken a stab wound and was now bleeding all over, staining the corners of his shirt. The men, after stabbing him, fled in a hurry for fear of being seen by peopleing and going. In this area, there is no surveince. Severo Laris stumbled out of the alley, covering the wound in his lower right abdomen. He lifted his wrist and looked at the time: nine forty-five. He couldnt call the police, let alone an ambnce, now; he had more important things to do. Severo Laris right abdomen was covered in blood, oozing from his covered fingers, a shocking sight to see, and pedestrians on the road couldnt help but approach to greet him. Sir, do you need a ride to the hospital? Take me to the courthouse, please. Ten minutes before the hearing, the interested parties were already entering the courtroom. At the entrance to the courtroom, Rufio was met by the family andwyers for the defendant. The other sides face was smug and arrogant: Attorney Severo, the eloquent one for the intiff, isnt he here today? I didnt expect him to give in so quickly. Rufio stared at him with a weathered smile and said in a voice that only two people could hear, If Severo Laris tardiness had anything to do with your backstabbing, youll be waiting for a subpoena. Dont forget that wed better bewyers. The other side grunted and looked at Rufio before entering the arena. Rufio looked at the time, court was about to start, it was toote to enter and said to El padre de Mgros and Mgros, Lets go in first. Mgros father asked, And when willwyer Severo arrive?. With a determined gleam in his eye, Rufio said, Im sure Severo Laris will be here on time. What are we going to do if Attorney Severo really doesnte? If Severo Laris doesnte, I will be in his ce, and I am one of his instructing attorneys. But the defense and the evidence were in Severo Laris hands, and Rufio wasnt entirely sure. But this is a case that Severo Laris would have won and sent the other side to jail for more than ten years if he had taken the stand. At 9:58 p. m. in therge courtroom, the intiffs trialwyer had not yet arrived. Rufios heart was pounding as he watched the time on his watch, which was ticking by the second. He wasnt so much concerned that he was recing Severo Laris in the field as he was that Laris would suffer some sort of ident on the road. Exactly ten points. Severo Laris had not yet arrived. The judge banged his gavel, intiffs counsel, not yet present? Mgros father looked anxiously at Rufio, who was seated at the hearing table, nced at the arrogant face of the defense family and prepared to get up and take the stand. Just as Rufio was about to get up and head to the courtroom, the courtroom doors burst open. The eyes of everyone, rested on Severo Laris. The eyes of the crowd were either stunned or inquisitive. This man was so badly wounded and dripping blood down the right side of his abdomen, and he hade to court for a session? Severo Laris ignored the stares and walked calmly toward the intiffs attorney. Sorry, Im two minuteste. intiffs counsel will be asked to state the reason for his tardiness. Severo Laris approached the attorneys chair, pale but calm, and stated, He was unexpectedly attacked on the road and was injured. The wound on Severo Laris right abdomen was visible even to the courtroom audience, and the judge nodded his head, banged his gavel, and officially opened the case. Rufio looked at Severo with concern, damn, Severo was out of his mind! Hes not even going to give up his life! Every minute that passed in court was difficult for Severo, as if he was stepping on the razors edge. His lips were pale and even his voice weakened, but he still pushed his opponent back. Two torturous hours. The judge finally pronounced: ording to the regtions of the Criminal Code, the rape of a woman with violence, coercion or other means is punishable by a prison sentence of not less than three years and not more than ten, but the defendant Alonso, by his bad methods, caused the intiff Mgros a serious psychological illness andmitted several acts of suicide. In the end, Alonso was sentenced to ten years in prison. The war was over. Alonso was taken away.This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Mgros father shed tears of emotion. When Severo Laris stood up, a sharp, dull pain erupted from his right abdominal wound, his face was frighteningly pale, and a great cold sweat broke out on his forehead. Lawyer Severo! Severo! Severo Laris could take no more, fainted and copsed. After Pa Roucos ss, she rushed to the IFC Restaurant to wait for Severo Laris. She stood outside the restaurant waiting for him, but there was no sign of Severo Laris. At first, she did not call him for fear of disturbing his court session. When he waited until half past twelve, thinking hiswsuit was over, he made several calls in a row, but no one answered. Its 12:30 and Severo Laris is nowhere to be seen, which would make anyone angry. Pa Rouco bit her lip and made another call, which went unanswered. Severo Laris didnt stand her up, did he? On this end, Severo Laris was taken to the hospital by ambnce and was soon in the operating room for surgery. Although the cut was not vital, Severo Laris did not seek medical attention in time, resulting in severe bleeding and a three-hour operation before it waspleted. Severo Laris was transferred to the general ward and awoke shortly after 7:00 p. m. He was taken to the general ward. Rufio was sitting in the ward, peeling an apple, when he woke up, he sneered, Lawyer Severo, you are really something, you have been seriously injured and you are still going to court, you are really desperate! But youve be really famous, youre all over Weibo, the inte is talking about your bravery! Chapter 801: She’s My Girlfriend Now Severo Laris fiery quest to stand up for justice and help the less fortunate exploded in an instant. Rufios tweets were full of praise for Severo Laris and, of course, there were many women gushing over Severo Laris pretty face. Rufioughed and said to Severo Laris, who was lying on the hospital bed, Now you cant go unnoticed! Youre on fire as awyer. Severo Laris picked up Rufios phone and looked at the tweets that were trending, but his brow tightened. Rufio sneered, Look at you, youve be an inte celebrity, dont forget your brother when you get rich!. Severo Laris face was cold, his thin lips pursed, and he spoke, You send two men to protect Pa in secret. Rufio wondered, Whats wrong with Paulita? Dont forget what the defendants parents are doing this time, they dared to send someone to block my trial before it started, and now that we have won this case, there is no guarantee that they wont hold a grudge and carry out revenge behind her back. At the mention of this, Rufio patted him on the head, Thats right, I wont be able to be with you every day for a few days, Ill ask my two bodyguards toe and keep an eye on you before you get stabbed again, luckily this one didnt hit the nail on the head. Sounds good to me, its a hospital, they cant get into trouble. Rufio was about to make a call to do so when he noticed another oddity and turned his head to look at Severo Laris with amusement and asked, No, we won the case, the other side is going to retaliate against us, what does this have to do with Pa? Severo Laris looked at her gossipy expression and tossed out a direct, Shes my girlfriend now, do you have a problem with that? Alonsos father, a prominent figure in Imperial circles, wanted to investigate something as easily as possible. The fact that they had sent someone to keep an eye on him this morning in the Lin 14ne, where he frequently went, meant that they had secretly sent someone to keep an eye on him earlier. Andtely, his contact with Pa Rouco had been too frequent and intimate, and it would not be impossible for the other party to deliberately take revenge on Pa Rouco. Oh~ Rufio looked at him with a greedy expression on his face, Its true that there is a veil between a woman and a man, I really didnt expect Paulita, the girl, to be so powerful and catch up with you so fast. Severo Laris didnt bother to give her exnations, but pressed him, Can you go faster?. Rufio stared at him, smiling dejectedly, Beg me. Severus Laris gave him an expressionless look and dropped two words under his breath in a hard voice: Please. Rufio was in a good mood, Well, even the noble Lawyer Severo has to beg for something hes in love, by the looks of it. Thinking of Pa Rouco, Severo Laris frowned again and asked Rufio, Wheres my phone? Its in the drawer. Severo Laris opens the drawer of the cab next to the hospital bed, pulls out his cell phone and opens it. There are five or six missed calls, all from Pa Rouco. A sh of concern crossed Severo Laris eyes and he calls her back. Pa Rouco, who received the call from Severo Laris, felt a little betrayed because it was toote to call her. I wanted to hang up without further ado, but I couldnt stand it, and I feared even more that she wouldnt call me back in the future, so I hung up with a snort. Once connected, Pa Rouco said, You stood me up. stern, you know that if it had been anyone else, this one time would have been enough to cklist me in my mind Before she could finish her angry speech, Severo Laris, on the other side, making sure nothing had happened to her, said, Donte to me these days. Before Pa Rouco realized what was happening, she was sshed from head to toe with this cold water from Severo Laris. The tone of his voice, nonchnt, and with no intention of apologizing to her. Severo, what do you mean? Severo Laris is not a person who is good at exnations, and at this juncture, the more he exins, the more he knows, and the worse it gets. Literally. Pa Rouco was even more furious: But if you said yesterday that you had something to tell me after the second trial, Severo Laris, is that what you were going to tell me? The only thing I had to tell him was to stop bothering him? Severo Laris, over there, is silent. Severo Laris, do you know how much you hurt people? After shouting, Pa Rouco simply hung up the phone. If she had known he was going to reject her, she would not have answered the phone sooner. The bitterness inside, widens. For her family, she was rarely rejected as a child, she was always the one who rejected people, but with Severo Laris it was the other way around. She hadnt fallen down with anyone, but with Severo Laris she always seemed to get hurt. Inside the hospital. Severo Laris leans on the bed, clutching his phone, his face cold. Rufio bites into his apple, One minute you say the girl is your girlfriend and the next you abuse her, Severo Laris, Ive never seen you like this. I do it for her own good. Fuck you, that for her sake, you think she really doesnt know if you dont tell her what happened today? You think shes deaf or blind? You think shes a vige idiot with no inte ess? By tomorrow at thetest, your story will be all over our school, by then shell know even if she doesnt get on Twitter. Severo Laris didnt think much of it, just that he hadnt seen hertely, You dont talk much anyway. Im not going to talk too much! Im not going to interfere with your young love, Im an old man. After a while, Rufios cell phone rang and, reading the caller ID, Rufio slipped the uneaten apple into Severo Laris hand. Im done with you, I have a date tonight too. Ive already ordered the bodyguard, you dont have to worry about Paulitas safety, but you, alone in the hospital, do you need me to call a caretaker for you? No need. It wasnt like I was seriously injured and one could just pick oneself up off the floor. Then you can call me if you need anything, or ask Lastra toe. Rufio left the room and immediately picked up the phone. The delicate female voice on the other end asked fiercely, Rufio, whats taking you so long to answer the phone! Its just that I had a bit of a thing, why, do you miss me? Rufio sounded a little heavy. Hmph, I dont miss you, it wasnt you who said you wanted to invite me to dinner tonight, Im at the restaurant, where are you? Susanna over there, waiting a little impatiently, When are youing? Rufio opened the door, got in, started the car and said, Baby, wait for me for another fifteen minutes, a colleague of mine had an incident today and has been hospitalized, which has dyed him a bit. Rufio has never been a proper person, he has always been spontaneous and loose, and treats rtionships like an advanced yer.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Susanna, who seemed like a big-hearted girl but was a novice at rtionships, blushed when he called her babe and said, Whos your babe? she said. Not me, babe, and hooking up and bothering me that night. Susanna blushes even more when she talks about it. That night, she apanied Pa Rouco to a bar to get drunk, then got drunk and inexplicably had a one-night stand with a guy named Rufio. Rufio and Susana are two fast and hot guys who have a thing for each other, and Rufio, being a yboy, begins a passionate pursuit of Susana within days. Susana gritted her teeth: Go to hell! Mention that night again and Ill leave right now without waiting for you for dinner. With those words, Susana cut the phone viciously. Damn Rufio, hes talking out of his ass, Ill kill himter! Chapter 802: A little sister comes to the hospital looking for you Early the next morning, inside the university canteen. Pa Rouco, with two dark circles under her eyes, lined up with Susana to y breakfast. Susana pped her on the back, What were you doingst night, you looked like youd been sucked yang. Severe he never mind, lets not talk about him. The more you talk about it, the more difficult it bes. Susanaughed and said, Severo again, I see Severo got you down!. Pa Rouco ignores her, its difficult and she doesnt want to talk. By the way, Severo was on Twitter yesterday, did you see him?. Pa Rouco frowned a little, What is he doing that is so unbelievable that he is on the bench?. Susana gave her a sidelong nce, Didnt you just say you didnt care? The most important thing is that Severo was injured yesterday in court. The inte says that someone was there and saw Severo bleeding from that wound, and just like that he won the case for two hours. Thats impressive Pa Rouco was bbergasted, Is he injured? Yes, I think theres a picture on the inte, Ill have you look. Susana searched Twitter and found a photo of Severo Laris in the courthouse at that moment. Pa Rouco grabbed her phone and erged the photo, only to see Severo Laris shirt red with blood, shocking to the eye, but the mans face was calm and contained. I heard that the defendants family is very powerful and that Severo secretly took revenge on the other side because he insisted on fighting this case. I cant believe that being awyer is dangerous enough. Pa Rouco did not hear what Susana said next, her mind was only upied with the news that Severo Laris had been injured. Is he in the hospital, is he badly wounded, has he lost a lot of blood, is his life in danger? It suddenly urred to Pa Rouco that, by not letting her see him yesterday, was he trying to hide the fact that he had been injured? After the morning session, Pa Rouco called Rufio. Rufio told her that Severo Laris was at the First Vige Hospital. Pa Rouco skipped two afternoon sses and took a cab to the hospital.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. But as soon as she found the ward where Severo Laris was, she saw Engracia taking care of Severo Laris in the ward. Engracia was very considerate serving Severo Laris coffee and water and serving porridge. Pa Rouco stood in the doorway and clenched her fist; she really hadnte at the right time, she shouldnt havee. Inside the room, Engracia said, My father also saw your hot tip yesterday, admired you and asked me to take you to meet him one day. Heh, the two of them are going to meet their parents? Pa Rouco bit her lip, which was pale from the bite. Engracia added, By the way, Severo, I heard from my dad that there are two ces at our school to continue studying in Massachusetts, and what my dad means is that the two of us go together if you want to. Engracia saw Severo Laris frowning and thought he was worried about the cost, so she hastened to say, The school pays tuition and everything, and the daily expenses are not small, but we can work and study. Pa Roucos eyes slightly reddened. It turns out they were already nning to go to America to further their studies together, and she was foolish enough to think Severo Laris was going to like her. Pa Rouco turned her head and ran out, bumping into the nurse who wasing into the room to change the drops. When the nurse came in with Severo Laris drops, she asked with a smile, Mr. Severo, a little girl came to see you a while ago, is she your girlfriend?. The girl, who had just been there, also asked Severo Laris something at the nurses help desk. Severo Laris and Engracia were stunned. Severo Laris asks, Little sister? Yes, very white skin, big eyes, long hair, pretty looking, very worried about you, asked a lot of questions about your injury in the infirmary, quite nervous about you, thought she was your girlfriend. The nurse smiles as she changes Severo Laris drops. Severo Laris unconsciously peeked into the room, but it was empty. Chapter 803: You have a way with girlfriends. Five dayster, Severo Laris left the hospital. And Pa Rouco never went near Severo Laris again after the blow she received on herst hospital visit. The schools BBS forums were buzzing with candidates for a ce in the U. S. for further study in Massachusetts, and several students below were saying it must be Engracia, the daughter of Dean Tsangs family, and Severo, the talented son of the finance department. For one thing, these two men and women are truly excellent in every way. Secondly, Engracia is close to the water. As for Severo, everyone at Imperial University knows that Engracia has grown fond of Severo, and Engracia is most likely blowing smoke in Dean Tsangs ears. But they are both very good, and even without this rtionship, nine times out of ten the spot would have been hers, so no one got jealous, let alone said it was an inside job. Pa Rouco closed the page and slumped in front of herputer like a frosted eggnt. It was her first love, which hadnt even begun,ing to an end. Is it true that Severo is going to the United States with Engracia to further his studies? I said I would stop thinking about him, but I cant stop thinking about him. After returning to the hostel in the evening, Pa Rouco received a call from Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal is over thereining that her daughter is all grown up and doesnt even call home. Pa Rouco had been feeling bitter for days and, after talking to her parents on the phone, her heart was aching. Estre Berrocal added: Paulita, mommy bought you your favorite choctes the other day and they have sent them in the mail, lets see if they get to you. Pa Rouco, who had been in such a bad moodtely that she hadnt even picked up her delivery, spent some more family time with Estre Berrocal, hung up the phone and headed to the delivery pickup to take back the choctes Estre Berrocal had bought her. A small box containing six boxes of choctes. When we returned to the bedroom and unwrapped it, it caught the attention of other girls. Analeigh joked, Paulita, who gave you the choctes and bought six boxes in one, thats very generous. Rio leaned back on her bed, looked at her book and said, It must be from our gym partner in ss! Gaspar has been asking me about Paulita since the first day of ss and it cant be anyone else but him! Buena got out of bed in her pajamas, picked up a box of choctes and said, Fuck, isnt this the Belgian chocte? This box of choctes cost between 2. 000 and 3. 000, its so expensive, this gift giver, he even bought six boxes at once, these six boxes of choctes will cost more than 10. 000, he might as well buy you a diamond ring! The fact that Buena said so also aroused the interest of the others. Fuck, giving such expensive choctes and not being afraid that Paulita will refuse! Thats right, if we refuse, the chocte will be eaten by Paulita too, what a loss!. Pa Rouco wanted to roll her eyes, .. Whats going through your heads all day, this is a snack my mother bought me. Analeigh : Ahem, Paulita your mom is really nice to you too, my mom doesnt even buy me Dove choctes. Buena said, Paulita, youre not a rich girl, are you? Who in a normal family gets such expensive choctes for snacks. Rio smiled and said, No wonder, I already said how Paulita smells from the face, I noticed it the first day of school. The corners of Pa Roucos mouth twitched. My family, the conditions are fine, but its not exactly a rich generation. Pa Rouco picked up three boxes of choctes and handed them to the girls, One for each of you. Analeighs eyes widened, Paulita, its not a good idea to give us expensive choctes like that!. Buena took the box of choctes, Paulita gave them to us to taste, youre wee, Paulita you say? Pa Rouco curved her lips and said nothing, sending three boxes of choctes, leaving one for Susana, one for herself and one she wanted to leave for Severo Laris. But, Severo Laris certainly doesnt want it. Besides, now theyve all broken up. Buena went to bed with the box of choctes in her arms and opened the delicately wrapped box to reveal the beautifully shaped and colored choctes inside, took a piece and popped it into her mouth. Happy as a god to eat such expensive choctes. Pa Roucoughs, That far?. Buena crossed her legs, You dont understand, youve probably been eating like this since you were a kid, kids from poor families like us can only eat such expensive chocte once in their life, its too luxurious, it melts in your mouth, just a minute or two, after it melts in your mouth, four figures of RMB will be gone. The whole hostel was amused, and Buenas description was too graphic. Rio flipped through the book and read on, saying, Paulita, what do your parents do for a living? They are very generous. Pa Rouco casually dismissed, Well, do business, Im not sure what exactly. Buena shot her a dismissive look, That sounds like a child from a rich family who doesnt know the hardships of the world, who doesnt know what his parents do, who doesnt ask, who gives money and spends it, and who doesnt know anything else.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco is lying on her bed, listening to her roommates, but without much interest in talking, clutching her phone and looking at Severo Laris Facebook dialog box, thest time she chatted a week ago. So tempted to send him a Facebook message, even if it was an insignificant emoji. However, reason made her stop. Turn it off right away and go to bed. Its been such a short time since you met Severo Laris and you havent loved him with all your heart, why dont you try someone else? Susana says its easy to get over someone, you just need time and a new love. Pa Rouco, in a fit of delirium, agrees to the advances of Gaspar, a member of her ss sportsmittee. But only if it is an attempt and not an official rtionship. Pa Rouco feels rather petty for doing this, lending one person to forget about another, and admits that it was Severo Laris who agitated her so much that even her normal school life suffered a bit. After epting Gaspars advances, the two dined together from time to time. On this day, we meet Severo Laris and Engracia who were also in the dining room for dinner. Gaspar pays close attention to Pa Rouco and notices when she lingers on a person or subject for more than three seconds. Gaspar asks, You know Severo and Engracia, huh? Pa Rouco looked away from Severo Laris and was about to say she didnt know him when Engracia approached with her te of food. Severo, isnt that Paulita? Pa Rouco spat in her mind: Paulita, when did he get to know her so well? Gaspar smiled and said, It looks like you really know each other. severo, Engracia, Im Gaspar freshman and Im in Paulitas ss. Hello. Engracia also greeted Gaspar. Gaspar, who is warm and cheerful, said, Why dont we sit down and eat together? Engracia immediately said, Yes. The four of them were seated, Gaspar with Pa Rouco on one side and Severo Laris and Engracia on the other. Pa Rouco has little desire to eat, tapping her chopsticks on the rice on her te and counting the grains. Gaspar looked at her fondly and gently advised her, Youre too thin, eat more and stay off the rice. Pa Rouco felt Severo Laris thin, cold gaze across the room on her and, embarrassed, she looked down hurriedly to pick up her food. But this interaction between Gaspar and Pa Rouco, in Engracias eyes, is a revtion. Engracias eyes flicked from one to the other and she smiled, You have a way with girlfriends, Gao. When Severo Laris heard the term bride, his eyes darkened like ice. Chapter 804: Secret Jealousy Engracia turned her head and looked sweetly at Severo Laris, smiling, Severo, look how considerate another one is, Gaspar, with his girlfriend, you too should learn from your subordinate in this area. The words fell on Pa Roucos ears, and the food in her mouth, even more, was like chewing wax. They really are together. This knowledge, which made Pa Rouco feel bad, she put down the chopsticks and said to Gaspar, Im full, and I suddenly remembered that Susana wanted to see me about a thing, so Ill go first. But you havent had a few bites of this food, so you really wont be hungry in ss this afternoon, so why dont I eatter and get you something to eat in the cafeteria? No, really, Im not hungry. Pa Rouco ran out of the canteen as if she had run away. Friday night, the girls in the dorm were arguing about where to spend the weekend. Only Pa Rouco, lying in bed, sick and without much life. When Susana gets into a rtionship, she forgets about sex to the point of inhumanity and usually stands Pa Rouco up. So, this Saturday weekend, she is even more idle to the point of panic. Buena asked, Paulita, this Saturday Im going to a sorority, do you want toe?. Rioughed and said, Paulita is not going with you, Paulita has Gaspars ssmates, whats the point of joining?. Analeigh said, If Paulita was there, would the sorority guys still be interested in you? Theyre all asking for Paulita on Facebook, so youre not going to be there. Buena, eating jerky, heard this and immediately said to Pa Rouco, Then Paulita better not go, you better stay with your high school friend. Pa Rouco lifts up the sheets, annoyed. The phone rang and was picked up. It was Susana calling: Paulita, tomorrow were going on an autumn excursion!. Pa Rouco growled, Dont you spend all your time with your slut? Do you still have time for an outing with me?. Look at you, youre so yin and yang now without Severo Laris! Youre the one with the yin-yang disorder! Im not going! This Saturday weekend, he stays two days at his residence to sleep and clear his head. Susanna growled, Are you sure you dont want to go? Dont be sorry, I have a big surprise for you too!. Susana sold, arousing Pa Roucos curiosity, Whats the surprise?. Susana took the opportunity to say, Go ahead, go ahead, keep mepany, okay? Youre my ma, and its no fun to be alone in the residence, so dont you want to see my yboy?. Pa Rouco said nothing. Susana saw that her attitude had rxed and continued to tease her, Are you my good sister? If youre a good sister, help me keep an eye on you, arent you afraid that my sister will get caught by a womanizing carrot?. Youre so afraid of getting shafted and youre still with a phndering carrot, whats normal is that youre guilty of? Cheap. So, are youing? Since youve invited me so sincerely, Ill reluctantly apany you. Severo Laris had just arrived home from thew firm when he received a call from Rufio. Youre not doing anything tomorrow, are you? Go to thew firm and follow up on thetest case. The S, R, L Law Firm is getting a lot of business since Severo Laris exploits hit the Inte, and those clients are flocking to Severo Laris. Rufio said with disgust, You work on a Saturday, youre not afraid to overwork, others are resistant to 996, youre good, you hate 007, even if youre a machine, you need to recharge and rest after 24 hours a day. I have my way of resting. Rufio was speechless with disgust. Rufio said nonchntly, I I have recently fallen in love. Tomorrow Im going on an excursion with my girlfriend, why dont youe with Lastra, there are a lot of people?. Severo Laris said lightly, Lastra and I wont be there to act as lightning rods. No, my girlfriend has called a few more girls, so you and Lastra could look for them. Severo Laris tly refused: Im not interested. Rufio showed his cards, Pa will be there too. Severo Laris deep gaze had a dark gleam in it, You know why youre never sure youll win a case?Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Rufio shuddered at his question, Why? Because youre always talking nonsense. I cant catch the point again. Rufio: Deh, I should have told you when I got this call that the outing was on Saturday and the point was that Pa Rouco was also going. Toot toot toot. The other party hung up. Rufio: Shit, cross the river and take it down! Rufio looked at the hung up phone and a calcting look crossed his eyes. tomorrow hell make this Severo Laris guy look good! Rufio then dialed another number, Hello, Engracia? Meet me at 10 a. m. the next day at the south entrance of the school. Rufio has rented a big van. Pa Rouco also called Analeigh and Gaspar and they went hiking together. Susana, who was sitting in the passenger side of the van, nced at the scene and her eyes were about to sparkle. In the car, also seated, were Severo Laris and Engracia. This is not an excursion, its a group fight! Susana slyly twisted Rufios thigh and whispered between clenched teeth, You had enough to call Engracia!. There arent many people, besides, I dont see Severo and Pa opening up, so maybe Engracia is the catalyst! Susana gritted her teeth: I hope so!. Rufio opened the car window and called out to Pa Rouco, Hi Paulita, over here!. As soon as the car door opened, Pa Rouco was about to get in when her eyes met Severo Laris. How Severo Laris ended up in Pa Rouco then discovered that Susanas new boyfriend was Rufio! Rufio looked back and saw Pa Rouco frozen in the car door and urged, Why, Paulita, what are you looking at. Severo you too, its not that you dont know Paulita, give me a hand!. Severo Laris reached out to shake Pa Roucos hand, but she avoided it. No, thank you. Severo Laris pursed his thin lips and blushed slightly. Lastra, Gaspar and Severo Laris, seated in the back row. Analeigh, Engracia and Pa Rouco, seated in the front row. At first, the atmosphere in the car was quiet. Rufio looked in the rearview mirror and said with a smile as he drove, Dont just stand there, youre all ssmates, youre getting to know each other. Then they started chatting. Pa Rouco returned the conversation from time to time, but more often she was silent. Gaspar handed her some small sandwiches, Paulita, arent you feeling well today, why are you sad?. Pa Rouco shook her head, No. Engracia smiled and said, Gasparspanions made me very envious with their consideration for Paulita. Pa Roucos thinking, If you like Gaspar so much, why do you keep bothering Severo Laris? Analeigh came so close to Severo Laris for the first time, like a little fan who knows the god, Severo, I read all your exploits on Twitter a few days ago, I admire you so much. Severo Laris nodded politely and coolly, not showing much expression. Analeigh also dragged Pa Rouco saying, Severo, all of us girls in the dorm look up to you, especially Paulita, and we always read about you in the school forums. You are a role model for us. Pa Rouco looked at Analeigh with very teary eyes , Where did I get that from?. Severo Laris looked at her awkward, slightly red and twisted expression and, inexplicably, the gloom, lightened greatly. Chapter 805: She cries and accuses him. A full day of fun at Longtan Reservoir and Tianshan Forest. At dusk, Severo Laris and Rufio and their group found a nice and suitable ce to camp in the Tien Shan forest. Some of the boys began to set up their tents. You will have to make your own fire to cook things for dinner. Pa Rouco looked at Severo Laris and Engracia, not far away, and brushed her small lips. Susana ran up to her, put a hand on her shoulder and said, That wasnt a bad surprise I gave you, eh? Pa Rouco gave her an expressionless look, Thats not a surprise, thats a shock!. Im taking great pains to create opportunities for you! Pa Rouco pulled Susanas arm away and said, Ill help you get firewood!. Analeigh approached, Paulita, Iming with you, its not safe for you to go alone thiste. Some boys there were setting up their tent and didnt notice the two girls going into the forest in search of firewood. Half an hourter, Severo Laris swept with his gaze and saw no one of Pa Rouco. Approaching Rufio, he asked, Where is Pa Rouco?. Rufio didnt notice either and got up to look around, I dont know, she was here. Susana said, Paulita and Analeigh went to collect firewood, how strange, and they havente back yet. Severo Laris strides over, eyes fierce and cold, looking at Susana, his voice cold as ice, You sent two girls into the deep woods at night to gather firewood? Susana: Why are you mean? I didnt ask Paulita and Analeigh to go, and I didnt think of it because we were busy. Rufio, seeing that they had be embroiled in an argument, ran and put his arm around Susannas shoulders and said to Severo Laris, Well, Severo, what are you doing being mean to Susanna. Susana whispered, Youre being mean to me, why did you leave earlier? Paulita wouldnt be upset if it werent for you. A vague anger, rising in Severo Laris heart, was quickly andpulsively suppressed as he turned and headed for the woods. Engracia called out to Severo Laris, Severo, why are you leaving? Find someone! What if Paulita and the girlse backter and the signal in the forest is bad and they cant reach you, wont you run out of time? Severo Laris ignored what Engracia said behind his back. Gaspar, also worried, stood up and said, Ill go with Severo to look for them. Rufio instructed, Be careful, if you really cant find him,e back and tell us and well go together. Right. In the woods, Pa Rouco and Analeigh had long since wandered off. In the darkness of these woods, with firewood in her hands, she fell into the well with a careless step. With a sprained ankle, she couldnt climb, and the gusts of wind around her made her want to cry with fear. I pulled out my cell phone and called, but try as I might, I couldnt get through. Broken signals. Help! Pa Rouco screamed in desperation and turned on the electric light on her cell phone to illuminate it; if they saw the light, they should be able to find her. But would anyonee to her? Severo Laris was having so much fun with Engracia that he couldnt care less. His heart, increasingly clogged and sour. Help! Theres no one there! On this side, Severo Laris and Gaspar split in two to find the men. Severo Laris searched all the way with his shlight, and although he was always calm andposed, he was anxious. If the little boy had been lost in the forest or had encountered a wild animal Severo Laris dared not think any more. The forest, which isrge, and the fact that it was night, were so obstructed that even Severo Laris, who has always had an excellent sense of direction, could not remember the way back well. Help, theres no one there, help! Severo Laris faintly heard a young female voice calling for help. Looking off into the distance again, there is a faint white glow wavering. Severo Laris strides closer, Iita!Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Pa Rouco hears an anxious, cold male voice and looks up to see Severo Laris. Severo Severo Laris bent down and lowered his hand, Give me your hand and Ill pull you up. Pa Rouco raised her hand and Severo Laris grabbed her delicate hand and wrist tightly and pulled her out of the well. Pa Rouco lunged into his arms and wrapped her arms around Severo Laris neck, the force of the onught was so strong that Severo Laris was unprepared and leaned back slightly, but he caught her. His hands froze for a few seconds before he finally embraced the tender girl in his arms again, her nervous, panicked heartbeat finally calming down. Its a good thing shes safe. The little girl in her arms, she murmured in an upset voice, I thought you werenting to save me She is vaguely sobbing. Severo Laris reached out and touched the back of her neck, Its okay, dont be afraid, Im here. Youre the one whos not! Pa Rouco shoved him away, ring at him with red eyes like an angry, wounded beast. The way she puffs out her cheeks in exasperation, her little white face still covered in dust, isical and endearing. Severo Laris reached up, wiped the dirt from her face, and her forehead, atst, tinged with a faint smile, Why am I not there? The girl whined, You dont know how much fun youre having with Engracia! You cant even see me! Severo Laris looked at her with deep eyes, Arent you having fun with that high school student too?. Youre full of shit! Gaspar and I havent spoken more than five sentences today! Pa Rouco stretched out a p, her dark, watery eyes looked round and wide, all aggravation and exasperation. Severo Laris cackled, surprisingly a bit helpless for a moment, I havent had much exchange with Engracia today. You said six words to Engracia, six words! Not a word to me. They wouldnt even pay attention to her, wouldnt even look at her, as if she were an ethereal presence. The more I said, the more aggrieved I felt, and a gradual fog formed in my eyes. Severo Laris dark eyes fixed on her small face, Tell me, when did you and Gaspar be sweethearts? Right about the time you became boyfriend and girlfriend with Engracia! Severo Laris should have been angry with her, but when he looked at her pitiful little face, he couldnt be angry at all. When did Engracia and I, when did we be boyfriend and girlfriend? Evidently you are, you just became sweethearts, not only did you be sweethearts, but youre going to study together in America Severo Laris, if youre really thinking of going to America with Engracia, will you stop messing with me?. Pa Rouco wiped her eyes with the back of her hand, forgetting about her ankle injury, and got up to leave. But the pain of her sprained ankle caused her to snap and she was pinned down by Severo Laris quick eyes and hands. Pa Rouco shook off his hand, I dont need your help!. Hes someone elses boyfriend now! Whats the point of getting involved with her? Severo Laris grabbed her by the wrist and pulled her into his arms, his dark eyes bore into her condescendingly, I am not Engracias boyfriend and girlfriend and I never had any intention of going to America with Engracia to further my studies, Pa Rouco, you are putting so much junk on me and telling me not to provoke you. It has never been me who has been provoking and provoking, it has been you. Her voice was full of clear coldness and severity. Chapter 806: It’s like a little boy who can’t get candy. When Severo Laris was so mean to her, Pa Rouco screamed indefinitely, her tears rolling down her face. All the negative emotions that had been building up for a long time exploded in a moment. Pa Rouco clenched her little fist, arched her thin, snowy neck and choked, Im the one who keeps provoking and provoking, okay! Is it wrong that I like you? I wont provoke you anymore! Now youre free! I wont bother you again! The girl in front of him was crying with reddened eyes, her thin little nose twitching as she cried, the teardrops seeming to be daggers that stung Severo Laris. Severo Laris bowed slightly and turned his back to her, crouching down in front of her and patting her shoulder, Come up here. Pa Rouco clenched her little fist and wiped her eyes, her voice foggy and hoarse from crying, What for? You can stay here and dry off if you dont want us to get eaten by all the wolves out there tonight. Pa Roucos watery eyes widened at the word coyote and she peered warily into the dark forest. Are there really coyotes here?. The tone is na?ve and silly. For a moment, Severo Lariss temper, surprisingly, fizzled. The girl climbed onto Severo Laris back and wrapped her arms around his neck, her almond-shaped, obsidian-ck eyes ncing around nervously and urging Severo Laris onward. Come on, Severo. Severo Laris: Not even a little tantrum at the sound of a coyote? If Id known, I should have scared it off sooner. Severo, the wolves here must be very fierce, so go quickly. Can I fly? Pa Rouco puffed out her little mouth: Severo Laris carried her on his back as he found his way back through the big forest. Pa Rouco, her little face dirty from crying, now wide-eyed, leaned over Severo Laris shoulder and asked, Do you remember the way back? It was already dark and even Severo Laris, with his excellent sense of direction, wasnt sure of the route. Im not quite sure. Pa Rouco searched the area with her eyes, patted Severo Laris with her small hand and pointed to the path on the right, I remembering from there. Severo Laris carried her on his back and headed down the path to the right. After walking for about ten minutes, there was no end in sight. Pa Rouco muttered, . I distinctly remember iting from here. Severo Laris kept silent and turned around to go back, not being nice enough to be mean to her. Pa Rouco got fierce with her little face, Why didnt you analyze it and listen to me?. Severo Laris: Are women that unreasonable? Carry Pa Rouco on my back through the woods for about half an hour. In the faint moonlight, he saw the thin sweat trickling down the side of Severo Lariss face. The tip of the heart, soft and painful. Am I heavy, why dont you leave me on the ground and go ahead and find your way? Severo Laris cast a slight sidelong nce, his voice still subdued and calm, Leaving you here alone, arent you afraid of wild wolves? , he bit his lip. Pa Rouco gazed raptly at his neat side and asked, fearful and expectant, You and Engracia really arent together and youre not going to America together? Severo Laris lifted the small body, which had slumped a little on his back, upward and propped his legs on hisrge hands. In response to her question, he emitted a faint hmm. So what youre saying is that youre single now? Severo Laris says, I dont have time for a rtionship. He has lived an always intense life and hasnt wasted a single minute. Rufio says hes a 24-hour robot, Lastra says hes a money printer. In his life there are only two words, make money, and he couldnt be more realistic. Pa Rouco throws herself on the back of her neck and chokes out under her breath, Am I really that bad when the guy I like would rather be single than with me? Severo Laris shakes his chest. She felt very aggrieved, and when she said it, her voice was soft and clingy, with a hint of anguish, like that of a small child who doesnt get candy.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Chapter 807: Forbidden in the future, you are mine. Severo Laris silence left Pa Rouco with an incredible sense of uneasiness. The girls sad tears, sliding down the back of Severo Laris neck, were hot, so hot that they burned Severo Laris heart. He had never known that a girls tears could so strain his emotions. Lita, he couldnt resist calling her Severo Laris. Pa Rouco buried her tearful little face in the crook of his neck and murmured in a squashed voice, Dont call me that, you dont like me. Why is it so hard for me to be your girlfriend, Severo, what the hell do I have to do to be your girlfriend? Pa Rouco never imagined she could be so humble. So humble that, even knowing that Severo Laris doesnt like her now, she would be happy if he agreed to fall in love with her and be her boyfriend. Severo Laris stopped in his stride and looked sideways at her, his chin brushing against her soft hair, his heart softened beyond words. I thought it would have been a long time ago. Pa Rouco paused for several seconds and lifted her small face to look at him nkly, What did you just say? Severo Laris, word for word, said, I thought you were my girlfriend a long time ago. !!! What was he talking about, was he having trouble with his ears? The girlsrge, misty eyes were full of shock and confusion as she stared at him. Severus Laris saw that the little person at his back was silent and nced sideways at her, meeting her expressionless gaze, her voice as calm as ever, but with an added touch of tenderness. Didnt you say you liked me? I like you, but Before the words were out of her mouth, Severo Laris had already taken control of the conversation, And whats the other problem? Pa Rouco: And thats it? Severo Laris was carrying her on his back as he continued to look for the path. Pa Rouco was in no mood to look at the road, her mind so preupied with the question she had just asked that her dulled brain was slow to recover her thoughts. Severo Laris, did you just say youre okay with me being your girlfriend? The girl looked up at him with wide eyes, full of joy and leaps of happiness. Hmm. He was still as cold as ever. But Pa Rouco, no longer caring about these small details, asked him repeatedly several times, Really? After asking, she also approached Severo Laris ear.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Severo Laris, are you in pain? Severo Laris: Pa Rouco looked at her ear, which was pinched by her, and said with a little pout, Its all red, it must hurt. Severo Laris: Shes as dumb as a fool when she asks herself these questions. Pa Rouco reached up and pinched her thigh hard and moaned in pain, pain pain pain pain. Severo Laris couldnt look away and threw out, Its nighttime, no need to worry about daydreaming. Pa Rouco: The little girls little face, then, was filled with a big smile. Severo Laris, do you like me? As much as she liked him, he liked her. Instead of answering her question, Severo Laris asked quietly, After all the questions youve asked me tonight, isnt it time you answered me? Answer what? Since youre going to be my girlfriend, whats going on between you and Gaspar? Im not Gaspars boyfriend and girlfriend! She hastily exined. Severo Laris: Was it during the development of a boyfriend-girlfriend rtionship? Pa Rouco immediately flinched, her little face leaned against the side of his neck as she carefully exined, I admit it, I had intentions of trying it with him, but it was also because of you, you always ignored me and you were always with Engracia, I thought you were really going to America with Engracia to further your studies and I was afraid I was getting more and more into it, so I tried to use Gaspar to distract myself. So, did you seed? No. Pa Rouco ttened her little mouth and added, Not only is it not a distraction, but I seem to like you even more. stern Laris, did you give me a p on the wrist? I cant cast spells. oh. Nice and goosey. Severo Laris: In the future, no more interaction with Gaspar. But Gaspar is a ssmate of mine and a member of our ss PEmittee, so theres no way we wont be hanging out together. The mans frown was cold, a cold glint under his eyes, and even his voice dropped three degrees, I mean, no more seeing each other alone except in ss. Pa Rouco tilted her little chin upward and said good-naturedly, I have aplex about that! Where she couldnt see, Severo Laris thin lips, slightly hooked. Its good to have this self-awareness and to behave well. The girl looked at him, biting her small mouth, and couldnt help but ask, But can you be so self-conscious about this?. Like what? The girl said domineeringly, Dont meet and eat alone with Engracia. Youre my boyfriend now! You can only meet and eat with me alone! No one else can! The voice was brittle, yet possessive of him. The smile on Severo Laris thin lips deepened, mocking, Then I cant promise you anything. Why? Because I definitely have to meet and eat with Rufio and Lastra from time to time. You can, theyre not little girls. Pa Rouco breathed a sigh of relief. Severo Laris made an hmm. Pa Rouco leaned over his back, remembering something, her watery eyes sizing him up yfully, Are you jealous that I have dinner with Gaspar? It was to be expected that Severo Laris would have denied it, or simply ignored her. But to her surprise, the man bowed his head slightly and his voice was grave and serious as he returned, Well, shes sour. The girls back turned, her little mouth hanging open in a radiant, warm smile. Severo Laris, I love that youre jealous of me. Not in the future, youre mine. Dered Clear Coolings unmistakably dominant phrase. Pa Roucos little ears suddenly blushed as she listened, and her little hands, sped around his neck, tightened their grip. Its good that its hers. Pa Rouco is in a good mood, lying on Severo Laris back and lifting her little face to look at the stars. Severo, the stars are so bright here. He was finding his way with her on his back, and the little thing was enjoying it. Severo Laris, can we go on a date tomorrow night? You stood me upst time. Hmm. Indulgence. Pa Rouco sighed contentedly and said, Severo, Im d to have you. She had never known that feelings could be so strong when she liked someone. When you dont get it, its hard and sour, but when you do, its happy and satisfying. Satisfying to the point that it was as if giving up everything and having him was enough. Severo Laris, I love you so much, you cant live up to the heart I have for you. In the moonlight, Severo Laris had a serious gleam in his eyes. He would not disappoint you. How to disappoint. How much she likes him and how much he likes her are the same. She couldnt feel it, he was holding back his emotions towards her, going crazy. The desire to kiss her hard, to make her his, so intense he was about to explode, an emotion he had never felt for anyone. Only her. But, if you stay with me and dont go to America with Engracia, wont you lose this opportunity to further your education? Wouldnt you regret it? Severo Laris thin lips exhaled two words, clean and sharp: No. Chapter 808: Severo Laris’ uncontrollable love. After Severo Laris emerged from the forest with Pa Rouco on his back, they were greeted by Gaspar and Rufio with ming torches. Severo, Paulita, are you all right? asked Rufio. Severo Laris said in a light voice, All right. Before long, others gathered around. Pa Rouco tapped Severo Laris on the shoulder and whispered, Put me down. So many people, so ufortable by her gaze. However, Severo Laris tossed out a lighthearted, Dont you want your feet?. Pa Rouco: Gaspar said, Severo, why dont I take Paulita to the other side, its been a tiring trip for you. Severo Laris walked around the room with a cold stare, without a word, and even more without a thought of putting Pa Rouco down, and took her to the tent. Gaspar, a little confused, scratched the back of his head and frowned, Did I say something wrong? Susanaughed and patted Gaspar on the shoulder, You are very little ojidorado, Mr. Alto. Rufio had a yful smile under his eyes and rubbed his chin, looking at a couple of people not far away. Looks like Lord Severus got what he wanted. Susana growled softly, I told him to be mean to me, if he had stopped Paulita earlier, without this, would he have gotten his hands on a beautiful woman now? Rufio reached out and rubbed Susannas head, Youre good. Susana pped his hand away, I mussed my hair for you! Over here, Severo Laris led Pa Rouco into the tent and sat down. The mans slender hands, removing the small white shoes from her feet, took hold of a slender section of her ankle and ced it on hisp to check her wounds. The snow white part of the ankle was red and swollen. Severo Laris frowned slightly. Rufio and Susana hurried over. Susana said, Paulita has hurt this ankle very badly, Rufio, go get the first aid kit. Pa Rouco looked at Severo Laris and, seeing how badly he was hurt, whispered: Actually it doesnt hurt much, its fine. But the man ignored her and Pa Rouco had to keep quiet. Soon after, Rufio brought the first aid kit and Severo Laris cleaned her briefly with iodophor, disinfected her, sprayed her with an anti-inmmatory spray and carefully wrapped her in medical gauze. Susana leaned over Rufios shoulder and looked at Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, deliberately teasing, Severo, are you and Paulita really in love? Pa Rouco looked up and stared at Susana. Although they had not known each other for long, Pa Rouco knew that Severo Laris was not a high-profile person and did not like to expose his personal affairs. Severo Laris was not a high-profile person and did not like to expose his private affairs to others. Severo Laris, however, said in an unperturbed voice, If you know, why are you still standing here like a human light bulb? Rufio: !!!! Susana: !!! Pa Rouco: Rufio pulled Susana and said, Come on, were interrupting someones date!. Pa Rouco blushes at the mockery. Without Rufio and Susana, there were only Severo Laris and Pa Rouco on this side of the tent. Severo Laris suddenly leaned over, his warm breath in her ear and on her face, and looked at her deeply and said, Make it clear to Gaspar that I dont like you getting more involved with him. Pa Rouco swallowed saliva, I will, then Ill clear it with him. Her heart always beat wildly and indefensibly when confronted with Severo Laris. Severo Laris looked at her, softening his gaze, but the darkness under his eyes darkened as the mansrge hands suddenly grasped the back of her head and pulled her close, his thin lips pressing hard against hers. Strongly joined and pulled down. They kissed until Pa Rouco weakened and the girls two small hands, udios resting on her chest, allowed him to trap her in his arms to kiss her. Engracia approached the tent from where the fire was cooking and wanted to get closer to see Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. But what she did not expect to see was such a warm and fiery image. The mans energetic demand for a kiss was a change from the cold and ascetic appearance he had before others. Engracia has never seen such a hot Severo Laris. It turns out that Severo Laris, a lonely and noble man, also has a difficult side to control. Engracia turned and walked out of the tent. This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco, panting and red-faced, was lying in Severo Laris arms, afraid to move for fear that someone mighte up and bump into her. Severo Laris right now Dont ever touch me like that again. The girls round, dark, watery eyes stared at him. Severo Laris stilled his chest, lowered his eyes, his maic voice low, and said, It was a natural reaction, I couldnt hold her back. Well, then, you are forgiven. Severo Laris rubbed his head against her hot red little face and closed his eyes with a sigh before he earnestly promised, Dont be afraid, I wont touch you. hmm. Pa Rouco curved her lips as her small arms wrapped around his neck and she leaned into his embrace. He takes her body seriously and respects her, taking her emotions into ount, which makes her happy. There where the fire is made, the food is ready. Susanna ran to them and called out, I say, you two, stop being bored ande and eat! Its been a long night, arent you hungry?. Severo Laris reaches out to grab Pa Rouco by the body. Pa Rouco pinched his arm muscle and pleaded, Help me through, its too much to carry me over, and its only a little, my ankle is just fine. Although Severo Laris frowned, he did not insist on carrying her, but eded to her request and helped her, limping. A big guy at the barbecue. As soon as Pa Rouco walked past, she smelled the scent of barbecue. Analeigh called out to her, Paulita,e here, weve baked lots of yummy things, dont you love grilled corn? We have two for you. After Severo Laris and Pa Rouco sat down, Analeigh handed her the freshly roasted corn. Pa Rouco was so impatient that she reached out to shuck the corn, but her fingers shivered from the heat. With a frown, Severo Laris took the corn from her hand and helped her shuck it. Analeigh is ambiguous. Her ambiguous gaze wandered back between Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, pointing at both of them with her chopsticks and smiling wickedly, Severo, Paulita, you two, do you have a JQ? Pa Rouco was red-faced, clutching her corn, head down, grinding and nibbling like a little mouse that had done something wrong. Severo Laris looked at the reddened ears of the girl next to him, her thin lips curved softly as she continued to bake. After the pic, Pa Rouco went to see Gaspar alone and the two sat by the reservoir. Pa Rouco picked up a beer and handed it to him, Here you go. Gaspar smiled, looked at his bandaged foot and asked, Hows the foot?. Its fine, it doesnt hurt much anymore. The autumn breeze by the reservoir is cool but pleasantly brisk. Pa Rouco hesitated for a few seconds before finally speaking, Gaspar, I cant stand you anymore, lets call it a day. Gaspar didnt seem too surprised, turning his face to look at her and asking, Is it because of Severo Laris?. Pa Rouco didnt lie and nodded, Im sorry, at first I agreed to try it with you because I wanted to use you to forget Severo Laris. its my fault for not thinking clearly about this, Im so sorry. Gaspar opened his beer and tilted his head to one side to take a sip, Its okay, this kind of thing, its between you and me, you dont need to ask me for forgiveness. Its good that you think differently. When Gaspar and Pa Rouco got ready to return from the reservoir, Severo Laris was already on his way here with a cold face and long strides. Gaspar smiled at him: Your boyfriend hase to look for someone, so I wont be a light bulb for you, Ill go to rest first. Youll go to bed early too. Fine. Gaspar went back to his tent first. When Severo Laris approached, he saw the fine clothes he was wearing and, looking circumstantial, took off the jacket he was wearing and draped it over his shoulders. Blowing through the reservoir at this time of night? I was just looking for Gaspar to clear things up, didnt you tell me to talk to him as soon as possible? Severo Laris said soberly, Then theres no need to sit here in the middle of the night blowing the wind to talk to him. Pa Rouco curled up and wrapped her little arms around his waist and looked at him with her little face, winking at him, pouting and a little bossy. You have no right to be angry. Im not angry,e back. Pa Rouco was about to lift her foot when she was picked up by Severo Laris. Chapter 809: Sweet Spoilers In the blink of an eye, its time for the Fiesta Nacional festivities. Estre Berrocal had called to ask Pa Rouco if she wanted to go home and, if she was sure, she would book her flight in advance. Pa Rouco said she wanted to go back, but on second thought, Severo Laris might as well go home to La Ciudad Santa. Then she said to Estre Berrocal, Mom, if I go home, Ill book my own ticket, dont worry about you and my father, Im eighteen years old, cant I even book a ticket? Estre Berrocal didnt think twice and said yes, it would be good for her daughter to have more experience away. Before going to college, Pa Roucos whole life was arranged and taken care of, like a flower in a greenhouse, with Roberto Rouco and Adam Rouco sheltering her from the inclement weather and pampering her in the palm of their hands, without any setbacks. Fine, but remember to call me and your father if you cant catch a ticket. You havent been back since school started and we all miss you quite a bit, especially your grandfather and father. On the phone, the cold and mischievous voice of Lucio Rouco: Mom, dont talk nonsense, I dont want my sister toe back and beat me in bed, if she wasnt a girl I wouldnt let her. After a few yful words, Pa Rouco hung up the phone. With the phone in my hand, I called Severo Laris. The phone rang for a while and was picked up. Severo Laris low, pleasant voice came on, Hmm? Whats up? Pa Rouco squashed her little mouth and mumbled, Cant I call you if nothings wrong? Yes. Severo Laris is silent for a moment, puts his phone on the table, puts it on speakerphone and goes to work. Pa Rouco heard the faint rattle of paper turning beside her, Am I interrupting your work?. No, you talk, I listen. She sweetened to the fact that she was still a little on top of her work. I just wanted to ask you, are youing back to The Holy City for the November vacations? Theres no going back. He has a lot to do, on the one hand he has a graduate thesis to choose and consider, on the other hand Bufete S, R and L have a lot of things to do, big and small, Rufio is basically a hands off person, Lastra is in charge, but he hasnt readw, he reads finance and can only do ounts. So it was Severo Laris who carried most of the load and inevitably was too busy to make time. Upon hearing his negative response, Pa Rouco let out an oh and sulked as her small hands clutched at the bars of her dorm bed. I was going to say that I woulde back to The Holy City with you so I could meet you to y during the vacations as well. Severo Laris thin lips curved slightly, I have too much work, honey, you cane back before your November break, Ill look at my schedule and take a couple of days to spend with you around Imperial. No, I want to see you every day. Sweet and cloying, Severo Laris is irresistible. The man closed the file and turned off the hands-free phone, his long fingers picked up the phone and put it to his ear, his other hand pinched his brow bone, his clear, handsome face contained a smile of helplessness and affection. lita He called her and the girl on the other end of the line said, Okay, I know youre going to say no again, that work is more important than me. But if you dont promise toe home with me on vacation in November, then I want to see you now and have dinner with you, Severo Lawyer, promise? The smile on Severo Laris forehead deepened, yes, of course. Okay. Any particr restaurant you would like to eat at? Pa Rouco replied, I want to eat in the school cafeteria. Severo Laris frowned slightly, his voice low and soft as he asked, Save me money? I just want to eat the canteen, are you satisfied? Severo Laris was still smiling, Satisfied. Pa Rouco was already waiting in front of the girls dormitory when Severo Laris rode his bicycle from the floor to the dormitory floor. As soon as she saw him arrive, she ran to him and hugged his waist, gently frowning her little white brow, tilting her little face in his arms and saying, Its been three days since Ive seen you, are you third graders that busy? Severo Laris slipped his arm around her waist, reached up and stroked her long hair, looked down at her resigned little face and said amused, Its been three days since Ive seen you, how do you make it seem like three years? Severo, dont you know the saying, one day without seeing you is like three years without seeing you? I dont care, from now on youll have to spend more time with me. Good. Its not like Im hungry, lets eat. The two walked towards the canteen, hand in hand. Upstairs, Buena was standing in the hallway bending down to dry her clothes on the hangers outside when she happened to see the couple downstairs in the bedroom. If you look closely, it appears to be Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. If it were anyone else, she wouldnt have recognized them from this height, but these two were so striking that it was hard not to notice them. Buena hurried back to the bedroom after she was sure it was the two men. I saw Severo and Paulita hugging in front of the lodge! Rio unplugged the headphones from her ears with a stunned look, What did you say, did I hear you right? Buena said passionately, You heard me right! Im sure and convinced that it was Severo Laris and Paulita! Rioughed, No way, Paulita is in a rtionship with Severo so soon? Thats too damn fast. Analeigh had just finished grooming herself from the bathroom and wasnt surprised. Theyve been together for a while, its not like its a weird thing. Buena frowned, No, wasnt Paulita with Gaspar in our ss before, howe shes back with Severo in the blink of an eye, whats going on? Analeigh said, Why, she and Gaspar werent really together, Paulita had liked Severo before, she just wasnt sure what he was doing to her at the time, but after that camping trip, it was official. Buena pped her thigh, This Pa Rouco can do it, Severo Laris! Pa Rouco, shes only been at Imperial University for a month and shes already knocked Severo Laris down with her bare hands! Shit, I have to take lessons from her! Its unbelievable! Rio said objectively, Well, dont me me for being honest, Im not surprised that Paulita is with Severo, Paulita is good looking and Engracia is good looking, but shes nowhere near Paulita. So its normal for Severo to fall in love with Paulita. Analeigh agreed, Rio is right, Paulita is pretty, a goddess and charming, with a nice personality and a good temperament, what guy wouldnt like that? Buena brushed her lips and looked up at her face in the nearby mirror. Her skin is fair and delicate, her eyebrows are well defined and not bad. I dont look any worse than Paulita! Rio and Analeighughed.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Rio said, Well, you do look great, everyone has different looks, so dont keepparing yourself to Paulita. I hear there is another beauty pageant at our school forum, and I think Paulita might make the cut. Buena got into bed and looked at the bedpan above her head, unbnced for no reason, Im in! Maybe Im a schoolgirl too! We wont know until we try! Rio and Analeigh smiled at each other and said nothing. Buena puffed out her lips, If I get in, youll all have to vote for me! You heard that! Rio and Analeigh raised their hands in surrender, Okay, okay, okay, okay, heres your vote. Voted and not selected by Colonel Flowers. But Rio and Analeigh wouldnt dare say that, as Buena is usually quite outgoing andpetitive, and would stand up if her confidence was undermined. Chapter 810: I’m Your Real Girlfriend Severo Laris and Pa Rouco arrived in the dining hall, attracting a lot of stares and gossip among the students. Isnt that Severo, the third-year academic god? That cute leggy girl next to him is his girlfriend? Shes really hot. Isnt Engracia Severos real girlfriend? How can a woman like Engracia, who is too proper, be more interesting than a moe girl. Pa Roucos soft lips, hearing those insignificant words, curved with some pride. Engracia is not the real girlfriend of Severo Laris, she is! They were in line for the food and in the crowd, Severo Laris looked down and asked her in a low voice: Do you really eat this?. Pa Rouco nodded vigorously, Thats what Im going to take. Besides, its not good for your health to dine too well,tely Ive been snacking too much and gaining weight. Im nning to lose weight with Analeigh. Its not allowed. Severo Laris immediately frowned. Pa Rouco smiled at him, So, if I put on too much weight, you wont like me? Severo Laris raised his hand and curved his fingers to caress her bare forehead, What a silly question. She smiled sweetly at him and wrapped her arms around his waist in a clinging manner. Severo Laris is not a man who likes to be maudlin in front of people and in public. The man unconsciously looked around, there were a lot of people and he repressed the slight smile that seemed to be on his lips as he gently pushed the girl in his arms away. Too many people, watch out for the impact. He spoke softly, his voice was maic and gravelly, his vocal line was very pleasant. So the words rang out to Pa Rouco, without the little face deliberately rubbing in his arms, then rising to look at him stubbornly and arrogantly, Not me, youre mine, let everyone know Im your real girlfriend, not an Engracia. These words delighted Severo Laris. Until a student in the back said, ss, move forward, youre almost there. Pa Rouco immediately turned around with a little red face and walked to the front row of the lunch. Severo Laris followed with a slight smile and teased, I thought you were trapped in my arms and wouldnte out. Pa Rouco: Its just that you have very thick skin! After dining with Severo Laris, Pa Rouco, who had just returned to the shelter, was immediately cornered. She was pinned in a chair by Buena and roasted. Paulita, how on earth did you manage to take Severo? Tell me about it. Pa Rouco smiled back and said, Stalker. Buena frowned incredulously, Youre not the only girl in the whole school who has been stalking Severo, you must have used some unusual tactic, otherwise how could Severo have agreed to go out with you when he hasnt had a single girlfriend in all his years at Imperial College? Pa Rouco couldnt quite understand it either, Maybe its just that I have a thick skin. After nagging him for so long and having his back turned so many times, she persevered. There are a lot of thick-skinned people out there, youre not the only one. Buena folded her arms thoughtfully and, after a few moments, she came over in an uproar and asked in a whisper, Paulita, you didnt already sleep with Severo, did you? Pa Rouco, who hadnt experienced anything, didnt react for a moment and looked at Buena with wide dark watery eyes, What is that? Thats it, youre ying the fool with me, arent you, making love. Those two words made her little face turn red instantly and she looked at Buena angrily, What are you talking about, were not there yet!. Really? Of course its true! Analeighughed, Buena, if you ask Paulita for experience, you better do it yourself. If you ask Paulita, you wont get anywhere. I think Severo was already interested in Paulita, otherwise how could Paulita have caught up to Severo with her slow turtle moves? Pa Rouco grunted softly and lifted her little face, Thats a form of perseverance on my part, okay? Pa Rouco showered and climbed into bed. The phone rang and it was Angelo calling. Hello, Angelo. Angelo asked ponderously, Paulita, I said why havent you been in touch with metely, are you seeing anyone else out there? Pa Rouco unconsciously swooned, No, havent you been in touch with metely? I was waiting to see when you would get in touch with me, I always initiate contact with you, I needfort too ok? Pa Rouco held the phone to her ear with one hand and rubbed her neck with the other. I just started the school stage, certainly a lot has happenedtely and I still have to get used to it. Angelo immediately asked nervously, You didnt get ufortable going from The Holy City to Imperial did you? Thats not true, Im pretty fit and Ive put on a pound. Youre so skinny, youll stay skinny even if you gain five kilos. By the way, youre going back to La Ciudad Santa for the National Holiday in November, right?. Pa Rouco nodded, Well, Im definitely going back, if nothing else. If I dont go back, my mother will be mad at me. When my mother does, my father will lecture me. I dont want my father to educate me. Then Ill stay at The Holy University and I wont go back to Imperial, Ill pick you up at the airport when you get to The Holy City ah. O Ill fly straight to Imperial and thene back to The Holy City with you. Hearing this, Pa Rouco couldnt help but think that it would be nice if Severo Laris could do that. Although she had no intention of ming Severo Laris, she felt a little disappointed that Severo Laris would not return with her to The Holy City. No, its too tiring for you to fly back and forth like that, besides Prince Gu you have money, you cant spend it like that, money for a round trip ticket between two cities isnt bad, dont throw it away, its not like I cant go home myself. Well okay, but when you get to the airport, be sure to call me, Ill pick you up, and while Im at it Ill stop by your house for lunch. Wouldnt you know it, the food at the university dining hall is so horrible, I almost throw up from ordering takeout every day. Youre very picky. Thats right. Pa Rouco ran out of words and Angelo was silent for a moment on the other end of the phone. After a while, Angelos voice suddenly dropped, a change from his earlier slurred tone, Paulita, dont you have anything else to tell me?This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco seemed to ramble a bit and replied absently, No, whats the matter, have you been experiencing unhappinesstely? Of course not. Its just that miss you. You still miss me, Holy College is full of pretty girls, Im sure youve forgotten about me. Angelo was quick to say in a proper voice, How can that be, those girls arent as pretty as you. Pa Rouco was stunned to hear this and then asked, Angelo, whats wrong with you today?. Wasnt he the one who used to pull her hair every day and call her a snotty ghost and a clown? How is it wrong in the head for me to give you apliment? You are, normal Angelo, the one who undermines me. And, from childhood to adulthood, how many times had she cried to him as a little girl, falling into Estre Berrocals arms, crying and screaming at him to stop dating the heavy Angelo, but every time she stopped talking to him for real, hede back to hang up in front of her. Just as she was about to hang up, Pa Rouco suddenly spoke up and asked, By the way, Angelo, did you had a rtionship in college? Angelo, over there, raised his eyebrows, his heart felt somewhatforted and pleased, this girl, she will finally care about her love life, she must not be afraid that she will have a girlfriend in school and not care about her, right? The more you think about it, the more relieved you feel. Chapter 811: Am I the girlfriend you picked up? Angelo said on the other end of the phone, Of course Im not in a rtionship, Im a good girl now, okay?. Although Angelo is known in imperial circles for his mboyant nature, his first love affair, of course, should be reserved for Princess Paulita, whom he has guarded since childhood. Although he is known in imperial circles for his mboyant character, his first love affair, of course, should be reserved for Princess Paulita, whom he has guarded since childhood. Around here, Pa Rouco bit her lip and hesitantly asked, So, do you have a favorite? Yes, of course I do. She was the one he liked! Pa Rouco asked curiously, So, did you confess your love to that girl?. Is that a hint that he is now confessing his love? But with something as important as a confession, he wanted to take it seriously, and when she returned to The Holy City from Imperial, he would be sure to give her a mega confession surprise. No need to be in such a hurry now, not even on the phone, its too informal. Soon, Im sure in no time, she and I will be officially together. No doubt, there will be a quick engagement. Pa Rouco asked again, Angelo, do you ever feel lost when you like someone, besides happy and eager? Of course I do. Like when Angelo bit his tongue and paused, Like when he doesnt reach out to me, or text me back, or contact me often, of course I get lost. Oh, I would too, and Im still particrly unsure whether the other person likes me or not, and even if he does, whether he thinks about me all the time as much as I like him. Angelo froze at first upon hearing this and then burst with joy. Is Paulita finally getting the idea? Is she finally thinking about him? Angelo pursed the smile on his lips and said, Of course she will, our Princess Paulita is so lovely and adorable, what unattractive person wouldnt like her. Pa Rouco made a small-mouthed gesture at this, and in Severo Laris eyes, if she really was so charming and cute, she wouldnt have to be so tired of chasing. After hanging up the phone, Pa Rouco received an email from Estre Berrocal. I bought a flight at 5 p. m. the day before the vacation and arrived in La Ciudad Santa around 7 p. m., just in time to go home for dinner. On the evening of the day she returned home from vacation, Pa Rouco first sent a Facebook message to Severo Laris, who never responded. Analeigh was also going to the airport, so the two went together and took a cab to the airport. Analeigh, seeing how distracted she was the whole way, nudged her on the shoulder and asked with a smile, It doesnt still bother you that Severo doesnte to see you off at the airport, does it? Pa Rouco didnt deny it and said dejectedly, This time Ive been on vacation for many days, Im back home, Im not necessarily back to school soon, its going to be days until we can see each other, hes not evening to see me off, and we havent seen much of each other in thest few days. Why, didnt you say Severo was in his start-up period? Boys that age are meant to prioritize their careers, not to mention Severo is in his initial start-up period and is much busier than the average ssmate. So the girlfriend can hang out? He grumbled under his breath. Analeigh scoffs, You me Severo for my part, and then when Severo says something random to trick you, you cheer like a fat 200-pounder. Where is she, shes not happy like a 90 kilogram fat girl! When we arrived at the airport, at the security checkpoint, Pa Rouco repeatedly looked back, expecting to see Severo Laris suddenly parachute out. Analeigh couldnt help butugh at her, Paulita, thats the sixth time youve turned your head. Hows that saying about meeting in this life for the return of a head-turning nce from a previous generation? She puffed out her cheeks and looked at Analeigh. Analeigh reminded her, Okay, stop looking, we have to go through security, Im not rich like your family, Ill regret missing boarding time. Analeigh half drags, half drags Pa Rouco into the waiting room. Analeigh, whose family is based in Q, boarded the ne a little before Pa Rouco, and after Analeigh left, Pa Rouco sat alone in the noisy terminal, surrounded by noise andmotion, but she felt incredibly lonely. As she was about to board her flight, Pa Rouco was still unconsciously looking outside the terminal, which was crowded with people returning home from vacation. Severo Laris was nowhere to be seen. Forget it, shell get back to him when she returns to school. Arriving at the gate and queuing, she stood at the end of the line, and when everyone in front of her had boarded, the field emptied instantly. The ticket office staff smiled and said, Please give me your ID and your ticket. Pa Rouco was about to hand it over when a clear and familiar male voice was heard behind her. lita. She froze and turned her head to stare in disbelief. Severo Laris standing a short distance away, and at this moment the sun streamed in through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the terminal, enveloping him in a gentle warmth that had always been cold and distant. Severo Laris smiled slightly at her, warmly and warmly. Pa Rouco, surprised and excited, rushed into his arms and hugged him tightly by the neck. I thought you werenting to see me off. The hall was packed and Severo Laris put his arm around her waist and patted her on the back, Behave yourself in public, mind your manners. Not me, Im boarding soon. No, how did you get in? Pa Rouco looked at him in surprise as Severo Laris pulled out the ticket in his hand, To take you back to The Holy City. Pa Rouco looked at the ticket in his hand and remained silent for a long time, her eyes full of excitement and joy. I thought you said you were busy. Even if I am busy, I have to take my girlfriend home. It was rare that he was so eloquent, he was usually so stereotypical and serious that she thought he wouldnt say anything at all about love. Pa Roucos eyes zed over, You still know Im your girlfriend, huh? I thought I was the girlfriend you had been looking for. The girls big, dark, misty eyes looked up at him, her little mouth ttened, looking sympathetic and aggrieved, wanting to throw a little tantrum but not daring, so aggrieved that Severo Laris whole heart melted. Well, even if you were my found bride, I wouldnt lose her. Youre the one who picked it up. The girl cried and giggled, clenching her little fist to punch him. Severo Laris big hand encircled her little one, Go away, collected bride. The girl lifted her proud little face and said, Severo Laris, you know you should never lose a bride you pick up, keeping her will be an unexpected surprise. Severo Laris smiles warmly, What can you surprise me with that you can eat? Severo Laris, with his long legs, caught Pa Rouco in two or three steps after checking her ticket and ran towards the boarding aisle, grabbing her hand again. ? Severo Laris! This man! He cant talk!This material belongs to N?velDrama.Org. That afternoon was beautiful, even the breeze smelled sweet. Many yearster, Pa Rouco learned that Severo Laris had worked for two days and two nights in order to catch the same flight back to The Holy City with her, and had even arranged to meet a client before arriving at the airport. Severo Laris is always in love, deeply in his own way. Chapter 812: Remarks, Severo’s husband We arrived at The Holy City airport promptly two hourster. After picking up their luggage, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco had just made their way to the airport entrance when Pa Roucos cell phone rang. Caller ID, Angelo. Hi, Paulita, youve alreadynded, right? Ivee to take our little princess home by order of Uncle Adam and Aunt Estre, which exit are you on? Pa Rouco looked unconsciously at Severo Laris beside her and said, Exit three, almost out. Okay, Ill wait for you then. As they left through exit three, Pa Rouco caught a glimpse of Angelo, leaning against the blue Maserati, with his fetish. Pa Rouco raised her hand and covered her face, cant this guy go unnoticed? Likewise, Angelo, next to the sports car, naturally spotted Pa Rouco and waved her across the road, Paulita! Over here! Pa Rouco said to Severo Laris, Thats my hairdresser, he knows Im back and my parents asked him toe pick me up. Severo Laris eyes were cold, and I couldnt tell if he was happy or angry, but he said, Since someone ising to pick you up, I wont take you home. Angelo hade running from across the street and, seeing Pa Rouco, he came over and gave her a tight hug. Paulita, Ive missed you so much. Give my prince a hug. Angelo hugged her like a bear and she couldnt even push, Angelo, let go of me first. Off to the side, Severo Laris, ice had formed under his eyes. After releasing her with a smile, Angelo picked up the small suitcase he was holding and realized there was a travelingpanion. Paulita, who is His name is Severo Laris and he is a third grader at our school, Pa Rouco abruptly interjected to introduce herself. After having introduced Severo Laris so briefly, the ice under Severo Laris eyes, became even thicker and colder. Angelo held out his hand, Hi, Im Paulitas hairdresser and fiance, Angelo. Pa Rouco looked at him wide-eyed and teary, incredulous, What are you talking about? What nonsense, its the truth, okay. Just as the two men were arguing, Severo Laris turned and left the airport exit with his bag in tow. When Pa Rouco turned to go after her, Angelo had already grabbed her by the hand and was heading for the car. Dont be silly, Uncle Adam and Aunt Estre are waiting for us toe back for dinner. Pa Rouco is dragged toward the car by Angelo, but keeps turning her head to watch Severo Laris fading back. Is he upset? Angelo the loudmouth. The blue Maserati starts up and speeds past. Pa Rouco sat in the passenger seat, wrinkling her white forehead. Angelo looked at her as he drove, Whats the matter princesita, arent you happy just getting back?. Why did you just say youre my fiance? Whats the matter, dont you want to marry me? Angelo raises an eyebrow andughs jokingly. To my surprise, Pa Rouco tossed out a seriousment, Of course I dont want to marry you, we are childhood friends, not fiances. Angelo was taken aback for a moment, thenughed without much concern, So angry, eating a bomb? Angelo! Ay, the little one is here. He was in such a good mood that Pa Rouco lost her temper for a moment and leaned back in the passenger seat, puffed up and wanting to say something. Inside the car there was silence for a long time. Angelo looked at her out of the corner of his eye and couldnt help but say, I was wrong a moment ago, but that man looked like he lusted after you, so how could he have backed out if I hadnt said that? Pa Rouco turned her back to him, bit her lip and poured out her breath, Dont worry. Angelo saw that she wasnt too angry and stepped back, Okay, Im not going to argue with you now. Its just that Angelo is depressed, even if they are hairdressers, that doesnt stop them from developing a dating rtionship, does it? Now the closest thing to a childhood rtionship has be an obstacle to the development of their rtionship? Angelo stood up and scratched his hair, annoyed. The blue Maserati enters the Rouco familypound. When Pa Rouco and Angelo entered the mansion, Felipa and Estre Berrocal were preparing dinner. Paulita is back, Adam, Paulita is back. Pa Rouco ran and hugged Estre Berrocal, Mom, I missed you so much. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, You still miss me, going to school the first month and calling home unannounced a few times. Aunt Estre, Paulita, stop talking in the family, Im starving, when is dinner going to be served? Estre Berrocal patted her daughter, You and Angelo go wash your hands first, well be eating soon. Good. When Roberto Rouco and Adam Rouco came down from upstairs, dinner was already underway. At the table, Roberto Rouco asked Paulita a bunch of questions about college life in bits and pieces. Pa Rouco spent the entire trip back from the airport wondering if Severo Laris would be angry, and for a moment lost her appetite for the delicious food. Estre Berrocal noticed, naturally, and gave her daughter a prawn, asking, Dont you like the food? Dont you like the prawns? Why dont you eat them today? Adam Roucos gaze also turned to his daughter.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Pa Rouco shook her head and looked down at her shrimp, No. Angelo snorted and smiled, Uncle Adam, Aunt Estre, dont worry, Paulita is just tired from the ne ride, shell be fine after dinner and restter. Estre Berrocal said to her daughter, Then, when you finish eating, go to your room to take a bath and get a good nights sleep. Hmm. When dinner was over, Pa Rouco went upstairs first and headed to her room. She couldnt resist sending a Facebook message to Severo Laris: Are you home yet?. After a long while, the other party replied nonchntly, No. Pa Rouco looked at the time. It was a little after eight oclock and I still hadnt arrived home. I had already heard from Lastra that Severo Laris family of origin was not too well off, living in the small town of La Ciudad Santa, and it could be a long bus ride home from the airport. Pa Rouco felt guilty and replied, Im sorry. For the moment, Severo, sitting on the bus ride home, frowned slightly at the name. Why are you apologizing to me? I shouldnt have made a little fuss to get you to walk me home. After a long time, Severo Laris did not answer her again. Pa Rouco thought he was very angry and even tried to call. Instead, Severo Laris replied, I thought you would realize where you had gone wrong. Looking at the words, one can imagine his indifferent and cold face, and as cold words. Pa Rouco sent a nice aggravation emoji for. Severo Laris looked at the screen, the emoji of the girl bawling, and the coldness between his brows faded a little. Pa Rouco was about to exin that Angelo was not her fiance when there was a knock at the door. Paulita, youve showered, did you find your clothes, do you want me to get them for you? At the door, the soft voice of Estre Berrocal. Pa Rouco hurried to tuck her phone under the covers and stood up. Estre Berrocal had pushed her way through the door and said, What are you doing, while I put the bath water on for you? Pa Rouco ran and hugged Estre Berrocal: Mom, you hurt me so much. Estre Berrocal said amused: You are my daughter, who else do I love if not you. After finding her pajamas and putting on the hot water, Pa Roucoy down in the bathtub and soakedfortably. Estre also gave her drops ofvender oil and sprinkled her with lots of freshly picked rose petals, and shey in the tub,fortably asleep. Estre Berrocal stayed in her daughters room and helped her make the bed when the cell phone rang under the sheets. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly and pulled out her phone, caller ID, Severo. SeveroCOPY00? Estre Berrocals brow furrowed even more, too curious,bined with concern, to take the call. Asking about the others, if they are male or female. Chapter 813: Going to Severo Estre Berrocal picks up the phone. On the other end of the phone, the male voice was cold and gravelly, and said only faintly, I have arrived home. Estre Berrocal said, Hello, hello, Im Pas mother, may I ask who you are?. The other party was not rmed, but reassured, Her students. The other party didnt exin much, as if they didnt care much and werent worried that she, the mother, would misunderstand. Next, the call was politely cut off. Estre Berrocal grabbed Pa Roucos cell phone, and the more she thought about it, the more she thought something was wrong, and put it back on the table before leaving the bedroom. When he arrived at the studio, Adam Rouco was working on hisputer, responding to emails. When he saw Estre Berrocal enter, he stopped what he was doing and turned his eyes to look at her, Has Paulita settled in? She walked over and was pulled into Adam Roucosp, In the shower. Adam, what kind of rtionship do you think it is to save the title of husband?. Adam Rouco put his arm around his wifes waist and looked at her in amusement, Who else would you like to have a husband for, other than the kind of name you have for me? Which means that only when you get to the point of intimacy like us, do you take note of such nicknames. So how far did Paulita and Severo get? Whats going on? Adam Rouco frowned slightly. Do you think Paulita might have a rtionship at the university? Adam Rouco dismissed it immediately, How is it possible, Angelos brat is with her all the time and she doesnt even perk up. How can she be in love a month away from starting college. As soon as Adam Rouco reacted, he thought something was wrong: No, who did her husband sign up?. A ssmate. A former student, to be exact. Estre Berrocal said, Besides, on this vacation, the two of them should havee back together, otherwise the other wouldnt have called her to tell her he was home. Adam Rouco remained silent for several seconds, having difficulty digesting the news for a while. Estre Berrocal saw his face grow cold and hastened to say, It could also be a misunderstanding, they are children, they like to give notes to random people. Pa Rouco came out of the bathroom and saw her cell phone, which had been tucked under the sheets, on the bedside table. Someone had tampered with her phone, could it be Estre? She hurriedly grabbed her phone and nced at her Facebook and phone records, and sure enough, it had been half an hour since Severo Laris had called her. Estre couldnt have answered the phone for her, could she? Wouldnt Estre have seen the note Severos husband on ? Pa Rouco was in a panic. Knock, knock, knock. There was a knock at the door. Paulita, youve had your bath, I have something to ask you.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. It was the voice of Adam Rouco. Oh no, was Adaming to question her? Daddy, wait, wait, wait, let me get dressed! Pa Rouco is a fierce operator of her phones address book. A few dozen secondster, another insistence at the door rang, Paulita, are you ready? There, there! Adam Rouco pushes open the door. Pa Rouco had obedientlyid down on the bed, covered with the nkets, and was looking at him with wide, innocent eyes. Papa, are you looking for me for something? Im very tired from todays rush. When she finished, she also gave a few equal yawns. Adam Rouco, with a sullen face, asked earnestly, Did your mother just say that she ran into a Severo who called you and that you had a rtionship at school? How can that be! Adam Rouco frowned, And what happened to Severos note? Pa Rouco picked up her phone and showed it to Adam Rouco: Dad, you really hurt me! I was ying a game with my ssmates and I lost, so I had to change everyones notes in my nner to Severos, and look, even you and Estres are Severos! Adam Rouco scanned the address book and it really was full of Severos notes. But Adam Rouco was not Estre Berrocal, and he was not so easily fooled. But seriously, he said, Im not against you wanting to fall in love, but let me be the gatekeeper of who the other person is first. Pa Rouco nodded extraordinarily well, Thats a must!. Besides, youre still a student, you should be clear on what you should and shouldnt do when ites to rtionships. Dont do things that cross the line, youre a girl, you should know how to protect yourself. Mmm! Dad, Im really not lying! Adam Rouco said nothing more, and when he left, Pa Rouco grabbed her phone and prepared to change all those notes back. I was embarrassed to realize that I couldnt even recognize him, but my address book was full of Severo. Next bedroom. Lucio Rouco gives Angelo an analysis of the reasons. Brother Angelo, you and my sister have known each other since we were children, childhood friends, and you know each other very well. Angelo scratched his head, Isnt that to my advantage?. Lucio Rouco manned up and said, Wrong, thats your disadvantage, the hardest thing is to raise a revolutionary friendship between two people who know each other too well, and you and my sister are in an awkward rtionship right now, friendship over love. And what am I supposed to do? Lucio Rouco, observing the drama, encouraged, Angelo, you have to break the ice with my sister now and make her believe that you are a heterosexual, a man! And not a hairdresser, iron ma, bestiary of ambiguous gender. So confess your love to my sister! Squeeze out the third son and youll be first in line. Okay, Ill do as you say, but you have to put in a good word for me in front of your sister. Thats a must, for both of us, brother Angelo, youre my future brother-inw, Im sure Ill help you. Pa Rouco was bored at home for three days, so much so that on the fourth day Susana arrived home from the Imperial and they both arched. Hiding in the room and whispering. Susanna nibbled on the chopped fruit and teased her, Are you too so useless that you cant even meet Severo Laris once youre home? Im not as good as you, you were at the Imperial for three days with Rufio and no one cared, unlike my parents, especially my dad, who is like an old fogey and wont let me out at all. Susana raised her eyebrows, Uncle Adam only cares about you because he loves you, my dad is too rich to care about me because hes always thinking about business, and as for my stepmother, she doesnt care about me, shed be d I didnte home! Pa Rouco, clutching a little bear pillow, leaned disheveled on the bed and puffed out her little mouth, But how I long to go to Severo Laris now. She sends him Facebook messages, which he doesnt return, and she doesnt dare call him, for fear that her parents will hear her, and theres a Lucio Rouco next door keeping an eye on her. Pa Roucos eyes lit up as her head lit up with a great idea: Susana, I have a great idea!. You, what are you going to do, I tell you, dont you dare make a joke! You have to help me! Susana looked at her suspiciously, Whats the solution, tell me. I told them I wasing to your house for two days. Susanas eyes widened as soon as she said that, Youre not going to go see Severo Laris in town under the pretext of going to my house, are you? No, if Uncle Adam finds out, hell tear my skin to shreds! My God, dont be impulsive. Do you help or not! No, if Uncle Adam finds out, well both be dead. Susanna stood her ground. A Bulgari ne. Susanas mouth twitched: Its going to cost a fortune and its tempting! Chapter 814: I won’t ignore you Pa Rouco is on a long distance bus for the first time in her life. After asking Lastra for the exact address of Severos house, she ventures there, not quite sure if he would be angry. Severo Laris is the only person she has ever met who is more suspicious than her father. But still, she wanted to go to him and exin, face to face, what her rtionship with Angelo was. Mostly because she missed him, she ran to town to look for him without his family knowing. The thought of seeing Severo Laris in an hour or so made the mood better. On the other side of the window, the sky is darkening, the bus is speeding down the highway, and although the ride is boring, you cant sleep through the jump. After an hour and a half of travel, the bus arrived in the city and one by one people got off, the ce Pa Rouco was going to, called Cordoba City. It wasnt long before the bus driver warned, Cordoba City is here, get off if you need to get off. Pa Rouco shot out, loaded up her school bag and exited the car through the back door. Next to the station, there are many motorcycles and electric Mazdas. Someone is hurrying, Where to, little girl? Ill give you a ride. I want to go to Cordoba City 29, how do I get there please? Ten dors, Ill take you, its too far from Cordoba City, you cant walk. Without haggling, Pa Rouco jumped straight into the car and after a bumpy ride, they arrived in ten minutes at the entrance to the town of Cordoba Ciudad. The driver said, Girl, find out for yourself exactly what number it is, Cordoba Ciudad is a big town and there are also ex Cordoba Ciudad and post Cordoba Ciudad. Once Pa Rouco had paid, the driver drove off in his electric car and she was left alone at the entrance to the town, momentarily confused at the number of families. She couldnt go from house to house, and the old teacher said there was an earlier Cordoba Ciudad and ater Cordoba Ciudad, so she couldnt find Severos house even if she searched all night. A nce at the phone showed it was nine oclock. Pa Rouco called Severo Laris, but there was no answer. The girl, carrying a small school bag and a cell phone shlight, had to walk into town and search every house. Severo Laris had finished showering and came out of the bathroom while his mother Modeste was washing dishes in the kitchen. Severo, just now I heard your phone ring, but Im not very good at answering it, so I didnt give it to you. It was your ssmate calling. Severo Laris picked up the cell phone he had on the table and looked at it, caller ID, lita. The call was returned and the phone was turned off.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Severo Laris frowned slightly. Soon after, Severo Laris turned on hisputer to get ready for work, but couldnt help but pick up his phone and open Facebook. Tapping the Pa Rouco dialog box, he sent a message, Phone on. But after a long time, there was still no response. Severo Laris, in a somewhat optimistic mood, closed hisputer after ncing at the stock market direction chart. Rufios call came in. Severo, has Paulita arrived at your house yet? Severo Laris brow furrowed: My house?. Yes, Susana told me that Paulita ran to your town in a bus and just now Paulita called me to ask me if your house was in the old Cordoba City or in theter Cordoba City, which I dont know. Severo Laris shuddered, hung up the phone, put on a jacket and went out. Modeste came out of the kitchen and wondered, Severo, where are you going at this hour? My girlfriend is here and Im going to pick her up. Modeste stared at him, A girlfriend? Youre in love, huh? Severo Laris was already on his way out the door and Modeste reacted with a smile on his face; the boy was finally getting the hang of it. Pa Rouco had wandered around town in the dead of night and couldnt find Cordoba Ciudad-29, and now her cell phone was dead, so where was she going to find Severos house in the dark of night? It was a cold October night in the city, and she was freezing in only a thin dress. After managing to reach the door of a house and seeing someone in the courtyard, Pa Rouco hurried to ask, Excuse me, do you know where the Severo family lives? I dont know, I have never heard of this person, Cordoba Ciudad is very big, you are talking about a son of this family, then for sure I dont know, you will have to say the names of his parents, maybe I know them. Pa Rouco was lost; would she be left tonight lying on the town road, sleeping in the middle of the street, if she kept looking for each family? Its very cold. Pa Rouco was nowhere to be found in Severo Laris Cordoba City, so it is assumed that she fled to the old Cordoba City. Severo Laris steps were swift and wide, and she was anxious; there was littlew and order in this city, and for the moment there was no watch if any miscreant led her along the dark roads. Arriving at the old Cordoba City, Severo Laris saw atst the small, slender figure standing in the dull, yellowmppost,den with a yellow school bag, walking dazedly. The taut heart strings rxed for a moment. Its a good thing shes okay. Pa Roucos head was bowed, but seeing another figure in themppost, she looked up and saw the cold, grim face of Severo Laris. Maybe she was too anxious to see him, or maybe she was too cold to think about it, so she jumped up and threw herself into his arms. I cant find your house Ive been looking for a long time and my phone has run out of battery. Severo Laris turned away from her, his eyes downcast as he scolded her, Who gave you permission toe to me alone at night? Severo Laris brow furrowed deeply and his gaze was even harsher, Pa Rouco, do you think this is funny? This is where you belong? He was fierce and yelled at her, and his eyes reddened with aggression. How is it not my ce toe, this is your house, is it wrong for me toe to you? She hade all this way to meet him, and he screamed in her face. Severo Laris looked up and clenched his brow bone, exasperated and impotent, as if he were suppressing his temper. Pa Rouco was running a runny nose, the tip of her nose reddened and her watery eyes misted over, making her look especially pained. I miss you! Ive been on a bus for almost two hours, Ive been looking for you for almost an hour, Ive called you and you dont answer, Ive sent you Facebook messages since I came back to La Ciudad Santa from vacation and you dont answer, so what am I going to do, I have toe looking for you! That made me like you so much, and I knew you didnt like me that much, so I had to keep taking the initiative. Severo Laris, do you despise me because you think Ive taken the initiative to the point of losing the reserve a girl should have? I didnt want toe to see you either, but its just that I missed you and wanted to exin what happened that day at the airport. Me, Im just afraid That youll never speak to me again. Her eyes were red from crying. Severo Laris reached out and grabbed her wrists, pulling her into his arms and lowering his head to kiss her on the lips. The two figures were entwined in the streetlight, the mansrge hand grasping the back of the girls head in a long, long kiss. Until the girl in his arms was on the verge of having difficulty breathing, the man released her slightly, but his big hand was still cupping her little face and he said in a low, husky voice, word for word, I will not ignore you. Chapter 815: Severo Laris, I’m cold. She looked at Severo Laris with big, misty eyes, blinked softly, tears slipping from the corners of her eyes, and asked in a discordant voice, Then why didnt you answer my phone earlier? I thought you didnt want to talk to me. I was in the shower, and when I called back, you were off the phone. My phone ran out of battery, and I dont have a rechargeable one. Severo Laris lifted his long fingers and wiped the warm tears from the corners of her eyes, Why didnt you tell me in advance that you wereing to see me? If I had known she wanted it so badly, I could have gone to The Holy City, silly. The girl grabbed the fabric of his shirt around his waist with her two small hands and buried her face in his neck, saying in a muffled voice, I wanted to surprise you, but you ended up yelling at me. Severo Laris heart sank into the mud in a soft mess, and his remaining anger and worry turned to sympathy, reaching out to hug her tightly with a barely audible sigh. Youre so mean. He whispered usingly into her arms. Severus Laris bows his head and kisses her on the forehead. A cold breeze blew and Pa Rouco shrank into his arms, her little face still streaked with tears, looking down at his handsome chin, Im freezing. She could feel her body shivering and shuddering. Severo Laris took off the jacket he was wearing and handed it to her, taking the school bag from her shoulder and carrying it himself over one shoulder. Pa Rouco looked like a child stealing an adults clothes with her muchrger jacket,ical and indescribably cute. Severo Laris is about the same height as his father, visually 1, 8, with long arms and legs, and wears a jacket with sleeves that hang down enough to cover his hands. Severo Laris lifted her arms and patiently helped her roll up her jacket sleeves several times before exposing her small hands. The man put his arm around her and headed home. Along the way, Pa Rouco asks, as a quip, Do I stay at your ce tonight? Or do you want to sleep on the way? She bit her lip and asked, Will your family think Im not a good girl? Severo Laris lowered his eyes and gave her a soft look as he said lightly, My family is just me and my mother, and my mother gets along and doesnt think youre not a good girl. And Ive told her youre my girlfriend, so even if you went to live away, shed keep you at home. He hade to acknowledge her generously to the people closest to him. The corners of Pa Roucos lips lifted slightly in secret delight. At the thought of how angry he must have been that day at the airport, concealing his identity from Angelo. I didnt intend to hide your identity from Angelo that day at the airport, I was just afraid that Angelo would blurt out and talk about you to my parents, who dont approve of me having a rtionship right now, so thats why I hid that you are my boyfriend. After exining, Severo Laris asked, Who is Angelo?. Dont you remember the hairdresser who came to pick me up at the airport that day? Severo Laris gaze suddenly sharpened, Are you close to him?. Pa Rouco nodded, Well, weve known each other since we were little and his father and mine know each other, the two families consider each other family friends. Does he like you? suddenly asked Severo Laris.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. She was quick to deny it, No, Angelo just told me the other day that he has a girl he likes, and that he and I are Ferroimanes. Severo Laris: He has a kind of silly girlfriend. But, again, it was good that he had the benefit of hindsight. If her emotional cells had developed, she would have been someone elses girlfriend by now. Severo Laris is grateful that before him she was a pure, passionate nk sheet of paper. Modeste is a light person, but very polite. Pa Rouco could feel that Modeste liked her very much. Severo Laris slung his school bag over his shoulder on the living room couch and said to Modeste, Mama, lita has been freezing outside for a while, so finish making her ginger soup. Modeste smiled and nodded, Yes, good. Ill go cook it now, lita wait. Auntie, Im in no hurry. Modeste instructed, Severo, pour some hot water for your girlfriend to warm up first. Pa Rouco blushes at the term your girlfriend. Its like meeting your future mother-inw. When Modeste went to the kitchen to prepare the ginger soup, Severo Laris poured her a cup of hot water and handed it to her, touching in passing the temperature of her hand, which was still cold. Severo Laris frowned slightly, taking her two small hands between her palms and rubbing them together, raising the temperature a little. In the kitchen, Modeste called out to Severo Laris, Severo,e here for a moment and do me a favor. Severo Laris got up and went to the kitchen. Modeste looked around cautiously, then asked his son with a smile, Has the girl turned eighteen? Severo Laris pressed a long finger to his brow bone, How did you go to college without being of age? Oh, also, you just turned eighteen, didnt you? Youre seven years older than her, so treat her right and dont bully her little girl, okay? Mom, did you call me to talk about this? Severo Laris was speechless. Modeste smiled kindly, Its not easy for you to have a girlfriend and bring her home, I can see that you really like this girl. If you really like her, you should take care of her, so you wont regret itter. Severo Laris: Mom, if you dont have anything else, Ill go out first. Go on, go, spend some time with your girlfriend. Pa Roucos tummy rumbles after finishing a bowl of hot ginger soup. By then, Modeste had gone to the bedroom to rest. Pa Rouco squashed her little mouth and said to Severo Laris, Im very hungry. You havent had dinner? The girl frowned her little white frown and whined a little, I was in such a hurry to get on the bus to meet you that I didnt even buy a snack for the way, so how could I have time for dinner. Severo Laris got up, rubbed his little head and headed for the kitchen, Im going to cook a midnight snack, theres cabbage dumplings and noodles, whats for dinner? Dumplings! Pa Rouco followed him, her small body slipped under his arm and into his arms as he stood at the stove cooking dumplings. Pa-san, how can I cook dumplings when youre like this? Just cook it. Its not like its a stir-fry. Severo Laris hooked his thin lips and let her be, and just put his arm around her. When she had eaten the meatballs, Pa Rouco went to the bathroom and showered. When she came out, grabbing the dirty clothes she had put on, she asked Severo Laris, Can I do theundry tomorrow, where do I put the dirty clothes? Give it to me. Severo Laris had taken the dirty clothes out of her hand. he still has his change inside. After throwing his clothes in theundry tub on the balcony, Severo Laris turned and said, Tonight you sleep in my room. And where do you sleep? Severo Laris house was small, with only two rooms, one for him and one for Modeste. Ill sleep on the sofa. Then youll sleep with me. threw Pa Rouco with a look of circumstance. Severo Laris eyes flickered and his gaze deepened several degrees, Are you sure?. Pa Roucos heart grew weak and nervous at the sight. Its not impossible to lift the sheets and sleep purely unless you want to do something else! As the twoy back on the bed, Pa Roucos small arms came up and around Severo Laris waist. Im cold. She looked up at him with big, wet, innocent eyes. Severo Laris pursed his thin lips, the lump in his throat rolled slightly as he tried to stifle restraint, then he wrapped his arms around her small waist and dropped his thin lips to her ear, warning softly, lita, dont seduce me, I wont be able to control it. someone pretended not to know anything as lita pulled up the nkets and covered her entire head. Chapter 816: His Girl Says She Loves Everything Pa Rouco, unable to sleep, lies in bed, curled up under the covers, ncing around from time to time, sometimes at Severo Laris, who has his eyes closed, not knowing if he is asleep, sometimes at the night outside the window. He moves around too much. Severo Laris frowned slightly and opened his eyes to look at her, drawing her into his arms and pressing the back of her neck against his chest with hisrge hands. The mans chin pressed against the top of her head as he spoke softly, If you dont sleep, well all stay awake. A certain little woman who didnt know it yet tilted her little face up and said with a smile, Lets have a chat then. Severo Laris: Chat about what? She rolled her dark eyes and stared at him, When I was eating meatballs, I saw all your awards on disy in your living room and all the trophies frompetitions at your house. severeo, were you always this good at school growing up? Severo Laris emitted a faint hmm. Pa Rouco added with a smile, So you must have been a good student in the eyes of your teachers and parents since you were little? Severo, why do you like studying so much, I dont. School is very hard and tiring for me. School is very hard and tiring for me. Severus Laris couldnt help butugh at the littleint in his childish voice, You are so uneducated and you got into Imperial University, are you bragging to me that you have a high IQ? Its not that Im as smart as you. Hes just smart in general. However, Severo Laris suddenly said earnestly, I was never the smartest, I just had to work harder than the average person. Because I know that people in my position have nothing if they dont work hard. Pa Roucos heart ached a little to hear him say this, and wrapping her two little arms around his waist, she lifted her little face to look at him with a pure and determined gaze and said, You will have nothing, you have me. And in my heart, you are the best. In Severo Laris heart, a soft tremor ran through his gaze as he gazed at her, lita, I am not as good as you think I am, nor as good as you think I am, and with me, you might be tired and suffer. But I fear neither fatigue nor hardship, I will do anything to be with you. And as my father used to say, there are birds that do not fly for three years, but fly once. severe Laris, you must not presume. Severo Laris reached out and touched her little face, hugging her tighter. Pa Rouco leaned into the crook of his neck and blinked, unable to resist asking, Severo, why is it just you and your mother at your house, where is your father? At the mention of it, Severo Laris eyes turned a little colder, We have cut ties with him. A kidnapper, who would want to have anything to do with him. Eight years ago, because of Leopoldo, he and his mother were despised and belittled by everyone, he was ridiculed and teased by his ssmates, and the kind of iprehension and intolerance from everyone even made him feel likemitting suicide. He and his mother had no choice but to move ande to this Cordoba City where, eight years ago, people were not well connected, nobody knew them, and it was absurd that this event was their greatest joy. Pa Rouco was slightly stunned: Why?. Severo Laris was silent for a long time. Its okay if you dont want to talk about it, you can tell meter when you want to. When Pa Rouco thought Severo Laris would say no more, she suddenly took the floor and said, He is a kidnapper and a scoundrel. This sentence alone is indifferent in the extreme. Im sorry, I shouldnt have asked The coldness that had been under her eyes when Severo Laris looked at her was again faint and warm, You dont mind? Pa Rouco wrinkled her small, white brows, Why would I be resentful? Hes very good. Because Im the son of a kidnapper. Its your father who kidnaps people, not you.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Severo Laris smiled slightly, My high school ssmate said the beam above is not right and the beam below is wrong, the dragon gives birth to the dragon, the son of a mouse will make a hole. The blood that runs through my body is that of the kidnapper, and so are my genes, and arent you afraid Ill do you some mischief if you go out with me? Pa Rouco gave me a dirty look and said, If you had any bad intentions towards me, you would have been nice to me the first time you met me, I was Miss La familia Rouco, but the first time you saw me, what an attitude, you turned your head and walked away. If I hadnt been bothering you, you wouldnt have even bothered with me, and if you really wanted to kidnap me as a form of ckmail to La familia Rouco, then you must be out of your kidnappers mind. As Severo Laris listened to her soft little voice, countless warm currents flowed through his heart, enveloping the coldness and melting away. Pa Rouco leaned into his arms, remembering the high school ssmates who had humiliated him, and blurted out, What kind of people are your ssmates? You cant hang out with them anymore, youll die of depression if you do. Severo Laris kept a slight smile on his lips as he looked at her pretty angry face. Well, I stopped hanging out with them a long time ago. And yeah, whats with the beam up and beam down, youre rted to your father by blood but youre not him, so why should you be responsible for the wrongs he did. Do your high school ssmates know that youre now a qualifiedwyer and stick up for the underprivileged to rid yourself of evil, so who are they to say that about you? Severo Laris did not say a word, but merely bowed his head and kissed withpassion the forehead of the girl in his arms. Pa Rouco put her two small arms around his neck, her watery eyes fixed on him, and said, word for word, Severo Laris, listen, I like you, I like you as a person, no matter what kind of parents you have, whether they are rich or poor, whether they are saints or kidnappers, that doesnt affect my liking for you. Severo Laris buried his head in the warm, soft nape of her neck and let out a deep sigh, his voice low and husky, lita, what is it that you really like about me. There was nothing about him that she liked. I like that you seriously tell me you dont like to be teased. I love the way you take on the courts without being condescending and dispensing justice with gusto. I love your self-discipline to the point of perversion in nning study and work. I love you all. Severo, no matter how others see you, you are the best and the finest in my eyes. He said these words without blushing and with a bright river of stars hidden under his eyes. Severo Laris dark eyes widened and his long, slender hands sank into her long, thick, soft hair. Lita, do you know what the consequences of saying this are? Hmm? Before Pa Rouco could react, her lips were already locked by him in an uncontroble kiss. His girl says she likes it all. Many yearster, when Severo Laris recalls these sweet memories, the corners of his lips still turn upward, sweet to bitterness and anguish. Chapter 817: He will wait for her to grow up and become his wife. Early the next morning, Pa Rouco was falling asleep when she heard Severo Laris ask her what she wanted for breakfast. Then there was the sound of Severo Laris rustling and the lightening of his wake. When Pa Rouco awoke, it was ten oclock in the morning and the early autumn sun was shining brightly outside. Pa Rouco washed up and headed for the kitchen, where Severo Laris was heating milk for her. The carton of milk was freshly opened and must have been purchased by Severo Laris just after going to the town supermarket in the morning. It took more than ten minutes to hitchhike from townst night, and he went to town in the morning just to buy milk for her?Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Am I giving you trouble? Severo Laris handed her a cup of milk that had been heated and said, On the table there are fritters you just bought, go eat them. Oh. After breakfast, Pa Rouco noticed that Modeste was not at home and asked, Where is Auntie? To the vegetable garden. Pa Rouco looked out the window at the bright sunshine and blue sky and said with a whim, Severo, lets go help Aunt in the orchard and take a walk in the country. Severo Larisughed lightly, I see you want to go through the fields and help with the work in the meantime. was poked mercilessly. Severo Laris ces a straw hat on Pa Roucos head before leaving the house. Pa Rouco took it off several times, I dont wear it, Im not afraid of the sun. The city is very sunny and it tends to make your face hurt. It was so delicate that a gentle pinch would leave red marks that wouldnt go away for a long time. Eighteen years old and as young as a child, Severo Laris put the hat on her head several times and took it off as many times. You dont look good in a hat. Whos looking at you, nobody knows you here. You know me, youll look at me. He stubbornly took off his hat again. The two men went back and forth, tugging at a hat several times. Some of the neighbors knew Severo Laris, and when they saw them, the old man standing in front of his house, smoking, smiled kindly and asked Severo Laris, Severo, youve brought your girlfriend home, your mother must be delighted! Severo Laris smiles slightly and waves with a snap. The old man mentions a few more words, Your mother asked my olddy to introduce you to someone some time ago. By the time she passed, Pa Rouco had both her little hands behind her back and hummed softly, You seem to have been seeing a lot of girls back home, have you been seeing any? At my age, in a small town, its time to get married and have kids, and my partner next door, whos my age, has a two-year-old. Pa Rouco shot him an oblique look, You look like youd like to get married and have children now. Severo Laris, looking at her jealous little face, curved his thin lips and asked deliberately, Shouldnt I have thought of that? I shouldnt, because Im your bride now and Im not of marriageable age, who are you going to marry? The mocking smile in Severo Laris eyes was entuated as he put it so tly, You want to marry me that badly? I didnt. Someone blushed. Severo Laris took her small hand between his, Its okay to be young, youll be fine for two more years. Pa Rouco smiled, her watery eyes narrowed like two crescent moons, and said with a deliberate grimace, When I grow up, I may not like you anymore. Severo Laris merely smiled faintly, that muted smile without the slightest hint of panicked rm. Pa Rouco nudged him in the little mouth, And youre not worried about it? He had that look, like he was eating her, and it seemed unfair. Severo Laris drew her to him, with a frown on his face, his face serious and concentrated, he looked at her and said, When you grow up, then Ill be better, so good that you wont be able to leave me, you wont dislike me, youll just like me more. A calm, strong, self-confident and proud woman even when poor. This is the Severo Laris she loves, how could she not. Then youll have to wait until I grow up and dont go off with another woman, or I really wont like you. etc. He will wait for his girl, who is slowly growing up and making her nest, to mature and be his wife. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco helped Modeste put out a basket of radishes and picked and peeled many beans. On the way home, the three of them carried small baskets in their hands. Pa Roucos face was red from the sun and when she returned to help peel the beans, her dirty hands scratched her face a few times and within moments she had a small rash all over her face. Modeste asked in anguish, Is it an allergy? Oops, Severo,e take a look. Shortly after Severo Laris returned, he received a call from his client and went to his room for more than half an hour to take care of his work. When he heard Modeste call him and left the room, he saw Pa Roucos otherwise white little face, covered with a small red rash, flushed with an obvious allergy. Severo Laris frowned and approached him, lecturing, You didnt put on your straw hat when I told you to, and now yourefortable with your face like that? Modeste couldnt help but say, Paulita is already like this, dont be pedantic, take Paulita to wash her hands and face, she must have sunburned and peeled my beans, go get my green vine cream and apply it to Paulita, its good for this allergic rash, otherwise, after dinner, you can take Paulita to the vigemunity hospital. take Paulita to the vigemunity hospital. Once at the sink, Pa Rouco washed her face and hands, the burning skin finally felt a touch offorting coolness, but it didnt take long for the itching to return and for her hands to reach out to try to scratch. Severo Laris squeezed his wrist and the mans handsome face sank, No grabbing. But Im really itchy. Severo Laris pulled out the ointment, which was a green, clear paste that was refreshing to put on. Modeste is sitting in the doorway shelling beans and looks at the two of them sitting on the little bench not far away, Pa Roucos red little face on her back, Severo Laris patiently and carefully dipping a cotton swab in the ointment and dabbing it on the little rash on her face, a surprisingly harmonious scene. Modeste smiled and made no noise. After applying that green ointment, Pa Rouco looked at her little green and red face in the mirror and frowned at her ugly face. Severo Laris stood next to her, bent down, looked at her ugly little face in the mirror and couldnt help but smile, Little green-faced monster friend. Im not a green-faced monster! The little girl turns around, clenching her little fists and pouting in Severo Laris arms. Modeste watched them y and asked, Paulita, what do you want to eat? Auntie will fix it for you. Pa Rouco then remembered that Modeste was still picking out the vegetables at the door and hurriedly stopped, turning her head and saying, rather politely, Ill eat whatever Auntie makes, Im not picky. Modesteughed, Its good not to be picky about food. But the next moment, Severo Laris breaks it off: Mom, dont listen to her nonsense, the onion, the parsley, the garlic, she doesnt eat them. Pa Rouco froze, how did she know? Modeste looked at her son with a deeper meaning, I cant believe our Severo is still so concerned about other peoples tastes, do you know if your mother eats onion and garlic? Severo Laris clenched his fist and covered his thin lips with a slight cough. He hadnt realized this. Modesteughed even more, Paulita look, Severo doesnt even know if I eat onion and garlic. Pa Rouco looked at Severo Laris with a beaming smile on her little face and a wide grin. Chapter 818: You like him so much that you can’t do without him. Severo Laris had taken a detour and walked straight into the room. Pa Rouco followed him and saw him sitting at his desk with theputer on, looking at the bag. She approached him and, with her chin resting on two small hands, leaned over the desk, her watery eyes fixed on him for a moment, asking, How do you know I dont eat onions, garlic and parsley? Severo Laris turned his eyes back to her and raised his eyebrows, Because I can observe. If youre so observant, howe you dont know your aunts tastes? My mother wouldnt be as picky as you.unched Severo Laris in a hard voice. Pa Rouco looked at his twisted arrogance and smiled a little, Severo Laris, admit it, admit that you actually like me especially, so much so that what I eat has be a priority observation for you. She thought Severo Laris would deny it out of arrogance, but instead the man stared at her with a deep gaze and said with grace and domination, Shouldnt I know my girlfriends preferences and tastes? Whats wrong with liking my girlfriend in particr? Or do you have a problem with that? Hmm? he says it as if his girlfriend wasnt her! The mans long fingers cupped her small chin, his face drew closer, his thin lips crushed against her soft lips, rolling them deep. Giving her no chance to resist. Well Severo Laris is too bossy too. For lunch, Modeste was very good, cooking a simple home-cooked meal, but it tasted so good that Pa Rouco ate two tes of rice. I was so full that I fell asleep in Severo Laris bed shortly after lunch. A quiet, rxing afternoon in the countryside, with the asional sparrow twittering outside the window. The sunlight streaming through the window shines on the bed, with sparse flecks of light falling on the girls slender, delicate body. The girls body.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Severo Laris closed his notebook, stood up and approached the head of the bed, contemting her sleepy, serene face. The green vine ointment applied in the morning had been absorbed and the small red eruptions on her face, which had gradually subsided, leaving a few red ones on her face, were not only not ugly but surprisingly pretty. Severo Laris reached up and ran his hand through the hair falling from her forehead, hisrge hand gently rubbed her little head, looked at her two slightly parted lips and leaned in for a kiss. Pa Rouco woke up with a kiss, opened her eyes in a daze and unconsciously put her hand on Severo Laris neck and let him do what he wanted The tide of love is strong and Severo Laris wants more, but mostly it ends with a kiss, out of pity and affection. The mansst kiss fell on the little rash dotting her little face, very gently, very affectionately. To like someone is to be unbridledly demanding. To seek. But the feeling of loving someone, even when hugging and kissing her, is so careful that it doesnt hurt her, restrained and overpowering. Pa Rouco, after being kissed by him,y down on the bed and closed her eyes and went back to sleep, saying in a daze, Severo, I havent done theundry yet Severo Laris looked at her amused, what a moment to remember that the dirtyundry from the night before had not been washed. The girl closed her eyes and frowned slightly, distressed, What am I going to wear in the shower tonight Severo Laris teased her, Did you know there was no change of clothes and you hadnt done theundry? She mumbled a smallint, I forgot in the morning and now Im very sleepy, so I wont be able to dry myself if I wash now anyway Well Ill skip the bath tonight . Theres nothing to do with her. Lazy littlezybones. At the end of the day, when Severo Laris called her to the bathroom, he threw her clean, tan clothes at her. Pa Rouco was stunned, Auntie did myundry? That would be too embarrassing and Auntie must think shes azy worm. Severo Laris merely told her to go take a shower and went back to his desk to work. Pa Rouco finished bathing and when she went out to get a drink of water, she ran into Modeste in the kitchen and an embarrassed Modeste said, Auntie, thanks for doing myundry, I forgot to do it I didnt wash your clothes and I didnt see your dirty clothes. Severo washed them for you, I think. No wonder,st night I was falling asleep and I heard water in the bathroom. Pa Rouco took a sip of water and choked right away, Cough, cough, cough . Drink slowly, drink slowly! Modeste was busy patting her back. Severo Laris actually washed his clothes, so his underwear and things were also washed by Severo Laris? Pa Roucos face, at the thought of that image, turned red as a shrimp. When she returned to the room, Severo Laris saw how red she was and thought the allergy on her face was still fresh, so he took a closer look at her, drew her into his arms and sat her down, took the green vine cream and reapplied it. Just as he finished applying it, his phone and caller ID rang, Star. Oh no, mom is here to check on me. Pa Rouco picked up in a hurry. Estre Berrocal asked over the phone, Paulita, you and Susana havent had enough at school, so why dont youe back after one night and Ill have the driver pick you up at Susanas house? Or maybe Susana cane and stay with us. Pa Roucos heart rose in fright, Mom, no no, I that I will be home in the morning, you dont need to send a driver to pick me up. What are you doing so wrong that you are so vain? Pa Roucos mouth twitched, No, Mom, Susanas father is at home today and if he sees the car of The Rouco family picking me up, her father will be all the time pestering me toe home and present the business in front of him, Mom, its not that you dont know how much that bothers Susana about her father. True, but after a few days off, youve been gone two or three days, and your father is not happy about dinner tonight. Mom, I promise, Ill be home in the morning. Im really going to send a driver to pick you up at The Prats Family tomorrow morning at ten oclock if youre not home. Ill be home in the morning. Pa Rouco hung up the phone with a long sigh of relief after managing to deal with Estre Berrocal. It was awful, she almost revealed herself! If Estre Berrocal had sent a car to pick her up at La familia Prats and found out that she wasnt even in La familia Prats the consequences would have been unimaginably dire. Who are the children who learn to lie without blushing? scoffed Severo Laris. Its not all because I came to see you. My mother told me I had to be home by ten a. m. tomorrow or shed pick me up at Susanas. Whats the earliest time for the bus back to La Ciudad Santa? Severo Laris said, There is a bus at eight oclock, I will take you to the station in the morning. Pa Rouco nodded with an hmm. Severo Laris hugged her and settled her on hisp, rubbing his chin against the top of her hair and said, Next time, donte to town alone at night to see me. hmm? And what do I want you to do? Call me and Ille find you. Her heart fluttered and she buried her little face in his arms, Severo, has anyone ever said how good you are? You said so. And she said it several times. The sweet fermentation of Pa Roucos heart. What a wonderful boyfriend she has, who knows how to cook, fightwsuits and doundry. Aunties fried minced pork with pickled beans is so good you wont be able to eat it when you go back to La Ciudad Santa. Go back to the Imperial and Ill fix it for you. Severo Laris looked down and kissed her on the forehead. Pa Rouco looked up and said, Severo, I seem to like you more and more. Severo Laris warm, affectionate kiss fell on her eyelids and she opened her muffled voice, I dont mind. That would make her like him even more, like him so much that she couldnt do without him. Chapter 819: Strawberry-Flavored Kisses Early the next morning, Pa Rouco was mercilessly plucked from her dreand by Severo Laris. Let me sleep a little longer. A little woman fell back down with tousled hair. Severo Laris looked at someone who had fallen asleep in bed and said, If you dont make the eight oclock train, your family will find out you lied, so if youre not afraid of the consequences, you can go back to sleep. The little bedfellow stands up startled, disheveled and half-sitting up, his hair disheveled like a little lunatic. Severo Laris hooked his thin lips and reached over to her, reaching out to rub her even more disheveled hair. Get up, Ive made breakfast. Pa Rouco washed, ate breakfast and greeted Modeste. Modeste stood in the doorway and motioned to them, Paulita,e y more often!. Auntie, I will definitelye back more often. After Severo Laris dropped Pa Rouco off at the station, Severo Laris went to the queue to buy a ticket and returned handing it to her. Outside the station za, there are strawberry vendors for sale. Pa Rouco looked at the beautiful and delicious colorful strawberries and tugged Severo Laris sleeve with her little hand. Severo, I want to eat strawberries. Severo Laris turned his head to look at her and frowned a little, Thats not clean, what if you eat them and get diarrhea? How can strawberries be unclean, I ate them all the time when I was a kid. Severo Laris didnt mind that she looked at her with such expectation and went to buy her some strawberries. Pa Rouco took the bunch of strawberries and ate them with relish and popped them into Severo Laris mouth, Do you want to try one? You eat. Naturally, Severo Laris reached out and touched the back of her neck. Severo Laris looked at his watch and saw that it was 7. 30, not early enough to go inside to wait for the bus. Come in. Severo Laris escorted Pa Rouco to the queue and stood outside the railing as she came to the door to check tickets. Pa Rouco entered and ran back to this side of the railing, tiptoed across the short railing and gave Severo Laris a quick kiss on the lips. The kiss, sticky, seemed to taste like strawberries, tart and sweet. Severo Laris looked at the small figure walking away with her little red-haired school bag, her eyes gentle and her gaze full of affection. Pa Rouco, who had returned to La Ciudad Santa, was able to hide her from Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal thanks to Susanas coboration. She had just entered her bedroom and had crawled into bed to catch up on sleep when Lucio Rouco knocked on the door. Sister, Brother Angelo asked you toe out tonight. Pa Rouco pulled the nket over her head, drowsy and moaning under the covers, No va no va, Im dying of sleep. Lucio Rouco arrived and said, How can it be, Brother Angelo asked me to convey to you that he had something important to tell you tonight. What cant we talk about on the phone? Brother Angelo cant invite you to dinner over the phone, can he? 7 p. m., revolving restaurant, you must go ah. Pa Rouco wrapped herself in the sheets and covered her ears, Thats it, out, I want to sleep!. Lucio Rouco exits the bedroom, closes the door and bumps into Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal looked towards the door and asked, What is your sister doing?. Say you are sleepy and go to sleep. What are you doing so sleepy at Susanas house? Lucio Rouco threw out ament, These two sexes. Im sure theyre hiding under the sheets, reading porn. Books. The corner of Estre Berrocals mouth twitched as she stifled augh and raised her hand to smack her sons arm. Your sister doesnt want to lose face if youre pounding her behind her back like that. Lucio Rouco raised his eyebrows in disbelief, My sister is like that, she wants to save face, she beats me in bed all the time, if it wasnt because she is a woman, I would have beaten her to a pulp. If you dare to hit your sister on the head of a pig, your father will cripple you, believe it or not. Lucio Rouco shook his shoulders, I cant afford to screw up. Does he still have a ce in this family? Pa Rouco arrived at the revolving restaurant shortly after seven in the evening. When she reached the top floor, Angelo was already seated at the table waiting for her and hurried over to her. I overslept, and there was an afternoon rush hour traffic jam on the way, how long did you wait for me? Angelo got up and walked behind her to help her pull up a chair as he said, It didnt take long, I just got here too. How could he possibly be such an idiot as to say he had been sitting here for a whole hour waiting. By the way, why did you suddenly invite me to dinner today, and to such a fancy restaurant? Pa Rouco looked around the room and suddenly realized that on the top floor, on this level, they were the only table. Pa Roucos eyes twitched at the corners, Angelo, youre not packing your bags, are you?Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Angelo looked at her fondly, What do you think, do you like it?. Pa Rouco took one more look at the candle me burning on the western table and almost gagged, What kind of candlelight dinner are you inviting me to on a fine day, with a private table, and frankly, youre asking me for something? I cant invite you to a candlelight dinner because Im begging you for nothing? Angelo pushed the menu, See what you want to eat and order what you want. Pa Rouco ordered a lot of food. When the starters and steaks arrived, Pa Rouco said as she ate, The food at this restaurant, its pretty good, Ill rmend it to my parents. As you wish. Angelo took a few bites and then lost his mind, worried about the confession. He wiped the corner of his mouth with his napkin and sat up straighter, looking odd in his deliberate seriousness, Paulita. Hmm? Pa Rouco cut her te of steak and ate with gusto, without looking up. Angelo pulled a diamond ring from the ice, stood up and knelt before Pa Rouco. Paulita, lets get engaged. Pa Rouco froze, the knife and fork in her hand fell onto the te with a crunch. Pa Rouco looked around and saw a musician standing a short distance away with a violin. The mood was good. But she was stunned. Angelo, what are you doing, is it April Fools Day? Paulita, Im serious, weve been together since we were kids, childhood friends, and it was only a matter of time before I fell in love, got engaged and married you. Pa Rouco looked at him stunned, embarrassed and overwhelmed, Angelo, do you want to get up first?. Angelo didnt get up, he lifted the diamond ring and said firmly, Paulita, I like you, Ive liked you since I was a child. Do you want to stay with me, be my girlfriend, my fiancee? Or even a wife. Her brain went nk for a few seconds. After a long moment, Pa Rouco swallowed saliva and said, Angelo, weve always been good friends and Ive always treated you like an iron ma, I never wanted to be your girlfriend, let alone your fiancee. So you dont like me? She lightly curled her thick eyshes and said, I like you, but its between friends, Ive never had any bad Thoughts, I like hanging out with you, but thats just friendship. Angelo pursed his thin lips, a sharp trace of loss crossed his eyes and he took a deep breath, Its okay, you dont ept me now, its okay, theres plenty of time for that in the future. Angelo stood up, the diamond ring clenched in his hand. Angelo, Im in love with someone. Angelos form stiffened for a moment, Yes. who is it? Severo Laris, you met him at the airport the other day. But you cant tell my parents, my parents wont let me have a rtionship right now. Are you together? Pa Rouco wasnt lying and nodded truthfully, Hes my boyfriend now. Angelo gave a fake lighthearted smile, Its okay, hes just a boyfriend, youre not married to him, I still have a chance at a fair fight. But Before she could say anything, Angelo had already interrupted her, Besides, this prince, Im a beautiful and elegant man, dare you guarantee that you wont really fall in love? Angelo. Dontfort me, Im fine. Pa Rouco: I Im not trying tofort you. Paulita, can we remain good friends from now on? Pa Rouco was secretly relieved, Of course we can, weve grown up with a friendship that cant be dismissed out of hand. Angeloughed easily at this. He had never confessed, probably because he was afraid of rejection. He didnt seem to care about anything, but his heart was sensitive and fragile, and he feared that if he confessed, he wouldnt even be friends with her. On the way home, Angelo was driving and Pa Rouco sat in the passenger seat. The Holy City is a night of lights, enveloping, floating light streaming through the window and reflecting off her pretty baby face. Angelo looked at her and finally couldnt help but speak, Whats so good about Severo whats so good about him that you like him so much? Pa Rouco pondered for a moment and said, Well hes handsome and a school god, many girls in our school think of him as their ideal boyfriend. But hes not the only one who has reached that level, so how am I, Angelo, inferior to him? Angelo even thinks he is better than this Severo Laris, I dont know how much better than the general conditions. Severo Laris family background, at least, is poor enough, to be out of this world at all, in the eyes of families like Angelo and Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco looked at him with a smile and threw out, It is enough that he is the best in my heart; in a thing like affection, if only the best were chosen, there would not be many couples in the world, Im afraid, because the best would have already been chosen by someone else. Paulita, Im afraid hes approaching you with an ulterior motive, hes so poor, in case he just wants to borrow from you Before Angelo could finish his sentence, Pa Rouco grimaced and rightly said, Angelo, I forbid you to denigrate him like that. Im not denigrating him, Im also thinking reasonably, he doesnt want anything, how can he give you the same privileged life in The Rouco Family in the future, I think he probably wants to use you to get on Uncle Adams big boat by being with you. Angelooooo! Stop the car! Paulita,e on, Im imagining reasonable things, okay? Pa Rouco scowled at him, Severo Laris is my boyfriend and I forbid you to talk about him like that! Stop the car. The blue Maserati, with a screech, behaved magnificently and steadily to a stop. Pa Rouco opened the door and got out of the car, hailed a cab and got in, and Angelo got out of the car toote to chase her. Angelo mmed the steering wheel as he sat back in the car, furious, Grrrrr!. Chapter 820: Home Runs? As soon as Pa Rouco arrived home, Lucio Rouco rushed over to ask how things were going. Sister, how did your date with Brother Angelo go? Pa Rouco bit her lip and said, Angelo confessed his love to me. And did you ept it? No. Ive always been a hairdresser with him, and I never thought he would like it. Lucio Rouco approached me, unimpressed, Ive seen for a long time that Angelo likes you, if he didnt like you, why does he hang out with you all the time? If he doesnt like you, why does he hang out with you all the time? I think youre ying dumb and dont want to tell him off, dont you? Pa Rouco is distracted because her best friend since childhood has suddenly confessed his love to her and shes not sure how to deal with him in the future, and because she got into a fight with Angelo tonight and is now very irritable. But hes been harassing me since I was a kid, so its not like he likes me in any way. Harassing you on purpose to get your attention, dont you understand? Pa Rouco swallowed saliva and said, I have rejected him anyway, what has been said has been made clear, and he and I, in the future, will remain friends. Sister, I really dont understand, what about Brother Angelo, do you have someone you like?Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Her eyes dodged as Lucio Rouco spoke to her and she got up and pushed him out of her bedroom, Im sleepy, get out of here, Im going to take a shower. Pa, is it true that you have been in love with a man behind moms, dads and my back? Pa Rouco: Mind your own business, my lord! Youre only five years older than me, so you have the nerve to call yourself an adult. I am of age, Lucio Rouco, are you of age? He pushed Lucio Rouco out the door and mmed it shut. On the other side of the door, Lucio Rouco growled, Women are not right. When Pa Rouco returned to Imperial after the National Holiday vacation, the first thing she did was go to Severo Laris. When Severo Laris arrived at the college, Pa Rouco was sitting in front of the dormitory building, frowning at a huge delivery. Severo Laris frowned slightly and asked, What did you buy? This is the electronic piano I use, after studying in college, the piano was neglected, I came home to y steel and my hands were so raw that I had my mother express this electronic piano. Severo Laris asked, Does your hostel allow you to practice? Pa Rouco: Definitely not possible, practicing the piano would definitely make noise to the host aunt. Ill have someonee to transport your violin to my ce first. Pa Rouco smiled at Severo Larisment, Thats what I thought. I was afraid you wouldnt like it. Severo Laris called a car and together with Pa Rouco they transported the instrument to the house Severo Laris had rented. Severo Laris lives with Lastra in a two-bedroom house. The good thing is that the two boys dont have a lot of stuff, so the living room is pretty empty and has more than enough space for an electric piano. From now on, if you want to practice,e here and then Ill give you the key to the ce. Pa Rouco sat down in front of the electric piano, gave a few strokes, and asked, And would Lastra approve? Will I bother Lastra by practicing here? Severo Laris hooked his thin lips and poured her a ss of water, I pay all the rent for this house, he has no right to disagree. Now he doesnt sleep on the street just because I took him in. Pa Roucoughed, Then Ille back more often and you wont dare have a problem with him. Severo Laris looked at her yfully and sat down next to her, pressing some piano keys with his hands, What do you do here so often? knowingly, I, of course Im here to practice the piano. Ive been studying piano for many years, I cant afford to leave it halfway. Severo Laris gazed at her with a deep look, Youre just here to practice? His gaze was so hot that her look made his face burn red. She hastily averted her eyes and looked down to touch the piano, but her chin was gently caught by the man, who turned her small face and their lips intertwined. Click. The door opened. Lastra, standing in the doorway, glimpsed the intimacy and hurriedly covered her eyes. Ouch, whats wrong with you two? Pa Rouco hurriedly pushed Severo Laris away, her little face hot with embarrassment that she had just kissed and been seen. Compared to her embarrassment, Severo Laris was more rxed, not at all embarrassed or troubled by the collision. Only to get up and tell Lastra, who was standing in the doorway, In the future, knock before you open the door. Lastra immediately exploded, Why? I have to knock before I open the door, people who dont know that think I have a brain. By virtue of the fact that I pay the rent for this house. Lastra: Shit, the truth is I cant refute that. Lastra entered the house and couldnt help but scoff, Knock first when you open the door, Severo, youre reminding me that you and Paulita are going to have something in this house anytime, anywhere arent you?. Pa Rouco felt so flirted with that she wanted to reach out and cover her face. However, Severo Laris replied, Get a girlfriend and see what happens. Lastra spits blood: Tie the heart. Pa Rouco asked curiously, Lastra, youre always inviting your little sister to dinner and movies, why dont you have a girlfriend yet? Another one for the ages. The two are truly a couple, stomping their hearts out with such precision. Lately, Pa Rouco runs to Severos house to practice for an hour or two after her sses at school. Sometimes Severo Laris is at thew firm and she is the only one home, so she practices a lot. If Severo Laris were home, the practice time would be cut in half and the remaining half would be spent hugging and kissing in Severo Laris arms, and who started it first is an unknown. If this keeps up, sooner orter the gun will be erased. Pa Rouco is aplete novice in this field, scared and unfamiliar. When Susana was asked about this, Susanas eyes widened and she eximed, No way, you havent hit a home run after all this time with Severo? Pa Rouco hastily covered her mouth and lowered her voice to say, You want to lower your voice! The way to school is crowded! Susana withdrew her hand and exhaled, looking at her suspiciously, Are you the one who doesnt want to, or is Severo at peace with himself? He doesnt seem to have meant it C but I dont think its the time either! If he were to take thest step with Severo Laris, nothing would happen if he hid well, but if the family found out Dad would rip his head off! No way, Severo is so ascetic? Pa Rouco: People have good restraint. What can you expect from someone who can get up every morning at 6 oclock to study and work for years and years, in what way can you expect him to indulge? Susana threw her arms around his neck and said flirtatiously, Ive read that the more abstinent a man looks, the hotter he is. Paulita, do you want to try it with Severo, to find out?. Spitting blood. To prove this conjecture of yours, are you going to send me to the guillotine? Susanna, your stic best friend! Im looking out for your welfare! Youre a waste of Severos good looks if you dont sleep with him! Pa Rouco: Is Rufio any good? ? Paaaa! And you talk about me! You horny little thing! The two tugged on each others backpack straps and jostled each other on the school boulevard. Chapter 821: Selfishly trying to catch her. Imperial University is one of the most prestigious universities in the country and the world, making it a very liberal university. As time went on, Pa Rouco stayed over at Severo Laris house more and more frequently, but because of Lastras light bulb and because there was only one bathroom in the house, Pa Roucos stays were not excessive and more or less ufortable. That Saturday afternoon, Lastra, nibbling on an apple, leaned against Severo Lariss bedroom door and asked, Is Paulitaing tomorrow for the weekend? What for? If Paulitaes, Ill sleep in the office to make room for her for fear she wont be able to have a more intimate interaction with me, the superbulb. Severo Laris threw a cold knife, And you know youre a lightning rod? Thats right, Severo, dont you think thats impressive? Im going to sleep on that cot at work for you, and Ive sacrificed so much for you and Paulita that Im going to be your best man when you get married. The married words made Severo Laris shudder. Severo Laris looked at the stock chart on hisputer screen and said, You dont have to leave your seat tomorrow, whether Paulitaes or not. Youre opening a hotel, huh? No, I bought a house. The corner of Lastras mouth tightened: What a fanatic this one is. Buying a house in Imperial? Just say buying? Ahem, Severo, you actually bought a house, where is it? Near Imperial University, in the Imperial neighborhood. Lastras jaw dropped, Fuck, the houses in the Imperial neighborhood are not cheap, they are near Imperial University, they cost at least 40. 000 a square meter, where did you get the money?. Severo Laris: The schrship money from my childhood and the money I have earned in thest two years specting on the stock market, plus the half a million that Rufio has lent me, cover almost the whole thing. Life, always losing to these perverted characters! Lastra: If there were fewer super-perverts like you in this society, thered be a ton of girls chasing me! Severo Laris hooked his thin lips and said, Help me move tomorrow. Yes. In the future, dont forget about the little guy when you be prosperous, ording to this trend, it wont be long before you be the house generation. Lastra sighs: people are really angry with each other. He was still struggling in a small mud puddle when his good brother Severo Laris hade out of the pit and made several fortunes, buying his first multimillion-dor house. Lastra: If youre rich, dont forget it!Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. On the weekend afternoon, Severo Laris came to pick up Pa Rouco. Sitting on the motorcycle, Pa Rouco realized that this was not the way to her rented house and turned to him to ask, Where are we going, not to your house? To go, however, to our house. Pa Rouco didnt react, much less guess that Severo Laris had bought a suite for a fortune. When Severo Laris drove her to the Imperial Community neighborhood, Pa Rouco cluelessly asked, Severo, what are we doing here, do you have friends who live here? Severo Laris smiled without saying a word and just pulled her toward the elevator. Until, upon reaching the door to the eighth floor, Severo Laris stood behind her, took her small hand and pressed the door code. And he leaned toward her and whispered in her ear, The code number to open the door is from the day we met at La familia Rouco. Pa Rouco, dazed and confused, wrapped her arms around him, turned her head to look at him, and asked, Did you move? Thest number was pressed and the door clicked open. Severo Laris told her, This is the first suite I buy, and it will be much easier for you toeter. Pa Rouco looks at the modern, minimalist European and American decor in front of her and cant believe this is Severo Laris new home. Even though she had been born into The Rouco family and had no shortage of money since she was little and didnt have to worry about any high prices, and they had homes all over The Rouco family, she knew the homes wouldnt be cheap, both because of their location and this upper-middle-end neighborhood. Severo, how did you get so much money, did you go rob a bank? Severo Laris looked at her confused little face and raised his hand to smack her upside the head, I studiedw, do you think I would skip thew and rob a bank? Besides, does this little fool really think that robbing a bank is so easy nowadays? Where did you get all that money, did you borrow it from loan sharks? The more it is said, the more outrageous it bes. Severo Laris was so angry he wanted tough, Am I that ipetent in your eyes?. I didnt mean that, its just that you suddenly have arge amount of money and as your girlfriend, I had no idea. Severo Laris put his arm around her back, looked at the house and said, The money to buy the house is from the schrship Ive earned over the years and the money Ive made specting on the stock market over thest two years, and I borrowed half a million from Rufio, but Ill be able to pay him back when I get rid of the shares I have next week. Severo, can you make a lot of money specting in stocks? This house must cost several million dors in any case! Severo Laris did some rough calctions and said, I havent done thorough calctions, but in thest two years Ive made about five million dors from stock trading, some funds and the money from thew firmwsuit, part of which went to pay off my mothers debts, otherwise I wouldnt have had to ask Rufio for money this time. Pa Rouco looked at him adoringly, her gaze shining brightly, Severo, you are amazing!. Severo Laris was unimpressed and said in a light voice, You are in an environment where there are many great people, businessmen of your fathers caliber, the height to which every son of ours who studied finance would want to reach. Pa Rouco turned and hugged him by the neck, with a radiant smile on her little face and a confident tone of voice: Severo, you are going to be a better man in the future, maybe even better than my father. Severo Laris patted her on the waist and said, Lets see the house first, its second hand, almost new, and I saw that the decoration was in good style, so I left itrgely intact, look what you dont like and Ill find someone to change itter. Pa Rouco looked around the room and said with satisfaction, I think its all good, no need to change it. The house is a two-bedroom house, but one of the original bedrooms has been transformed by Severo Laris into a studio, which houses Pa Roucos piano. Whenever you want to practiceter, you can. The girl let out augh, Severo, why do you suddenly want to buy a house? Severo Laris said, The house you rented before had Lastra and it was ufortable for you to always go there. And that house is also not very close to the school. Its not too convenient for you to practice the piano. Pa Rouco was thrilled to tears, So you spent all your savings on the house just to make it easier for me to practice? She tilted her little face, her soulful, adoring gaze, and those lovely moist almond-shaped eyes, even just looking at him, were a seduction in disguise for Severo Laris. Severo Laris got a lump in his throat and his gaze turned dark. The man led her in one hand to the open kitchen table. Pa Rouco, caught off guard, gasped in surprise and clutched at his neck. She sat at the kitchen table, her whole slender figure standing in front of her, the mans big, slender, beautiful hands pressing against the back of her neck and pulling her to himself to kiss her. The house was bought more for her ownfort than for her toe and practice the piano. Severo Laris is not so righteous, nor is he a teenage brat who doesnt know any better. At twenty-five, and with the premature changes in his family, he is far more mature than any of his peers, and even has a mental age of thirty. For the first time he found himself with a girl he liked so much, selfishly wanting to surround her, wanting to make her his, selfishly wanting her to behave and not give an inch to him. Buying a house is the most direct way to hold her captive. Chapter 822: She’s Too Nice Dinner was prepared by Severo Laris in the kitchen of his new house. Three courses and a soup with all the colors and vors. Pa Rouco paid a greatpliment, Severo, your cooking is so good, if my mouth is fed, I wont want to eat diner food in the future. This house is also a kilometer from the school, so you cane straight back to eat afterward. Pa Rouco curved her lips and let out augh, Then youll have to pick me up from school. Ill pick you up if I dont go to the buffet, but if I go to the buffet, youll have to pack your own lunch. Severo Laris put a piece of Braised Short Ribs on her te. Pa Rouco bites into the Braised Short Ribs and savors their sweetness.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. On the weekend night, Severo Laris wouldnt let her go. Pa Rouco nervously texts Susana as Severo Laris goes to the bathroom to shower. Im staying tonight, what should I do, wait in line. Susana came right back with, Paulita, go upstairs and do it without further ado!. , Pa Roucos mouth twitched. In all the times I have shared a bed under one roof with Severo Laris, I have never been as nervous as I was tonight. Probably because before, either in Severo Laris old house, there was Modeste in the house besides the two of them, and also in the house Severo Laris had rented before, there was still Lastra, the light bulb, and it was not convenient for them to do anything. But tonight, it was her first time alone with Severo Laris, a duo that could easily get out of hand, couldnt it? When Severo Laris came out of the bathroom, Pa Rouco was sitting at the piano in the studio, distracted. Until Severo Laris came over in a gray cotton robe and sat down on the stool next to her, the faint smell of dry soap wafting from it was pleasant with the scent of sunshine on the grass of the fields. Pa Roucos mouth went instantly dry and she swallowed nervously. The mans long, slender fingers on the piano keys asked, What are you ying? E, E minor. But why do I look like Im ying. There was a smile in his tone. Pa Rouco looked up at him with wide eyes and a glint of surprise under them, How did you know? I learned a little as a kid and know the basics of some sheet music and piano keys. Pa Rouco thought Severo Laris knew nothing about piano or music, and that he was a musical idiot. Severo Laris: Was it a bit surprising? To think that someone from my background is unlikely to learn to y the piano. His tone was light and unemotional, as if he were merely rting a matter that did not concern him. I didnt mean that. My mother was born into arge family and considered herself the daughter of arge family, but she fell in love with a scoundrel like my father. My grandfathers family strongly opposed my mothers marriage, but my mother was so overwhelmed by her so-called love that she preferred to break off her rtionship with my grandfather rather than marry a man like my father. Pa Rouco had no idea that such a love story existed, and if Severo Laris father had not been a kidnapper and a scoundrel, surely the family would be happy now. Severo Laris long, slender fingers, ying the keys, continued with aplomb: When I was a child, my family had a piano that my mother had brought from home. My mother didnt master the piano, but she learned something, and she said I had long hands and small fingers, which made me perfect for ying the piano, so I followed some of her lessons as a child. But then my father became more and more irritable and, after drinking a lot, he started breaking things and hitting people, and my mother and I got beaten up a lot, and then the keys on that piano broke and it was never yed again. Pa Roucos heart ached, a little sour with grief, but not knowing how to console him as Lastra did, she just arched her eyebrows at him and said, Severo, lets y my minor together. The four-handedbination, which Severo Laris had not yed before and had not yed for a long time, was surprisingly smooth with her, even though her hands were raw. When the song ended, Pa Rouco looked at him and said, Severo, Ill never leave you again, okay? She was like a little sun, shining on him and warming him. Once upon a time, Severo Laris did not believe insting rtionships, his mother and father were the typical example of a couple that perhaps most marriages in this world start with love, but in the end, everything is in vain. But even with this risk, Severo Laris couldnt help but want to be there. Because she is so wonderful, so wonderfully dazzling. Severo Laris wrapped his arms around her neck and lowered his head to kiss the girl on the lips. At the end of the kiss, the kiss turns sour. Severo Laris grabbed her in a horizontal embrace and kissed her as he made his way to the master bedroom. As Severo Larisid her on the bed and reached over to unbutton her, a sh of rity returned from the dark wave of his gaze as he gazed at her small scarlet and peach face. Withdrawing his hand, he took the unbuttoned buttons from her breast and refastened them one by one. Pa Rouco opened her misty, dark, tearful eyes, Whats wrong? Suddenly, Severo Laris let out a softugh and looked at her yfully, Do you feel like me going on?. The little face of turned red. Severo Laris picked her up and sat her on hisp, kissed her forehead and said softly, I dont want to intimidate you, lita, I can wait, Im in no hurry for this moment. Pa Rouco happily wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face in his chest. The man looked down at the little head nestled in her arms and smiled fondly, lowering his head over her ear and saying, But if its you who wants it, Im happy to serve. As soon as his teasing words fell, the girls small, slender hand covered her thin lips, her watery eyes looking shyly into his dark, smiling ones. Im going to take a shower! Pa Rouco climbed off hisp, grabbed her pajamas and ran to the bathroom, she felt like her heart was carrying several rabbits, her heartbeat had just exploded, how embarrassing. She had just closed her eyes, what the hell did she expect! Severo Laris must beughing at her in his mind right now! Monday afternoon, Pa Rouco returned to her dorm after her ss, clutching her books. Just as I arrived at the entrance of the hostel, I overheard Buena chatting with a student in the dormitory next door. Buena: This Paulita in our dorm, she often stays out at night and doesnte back on weekend nights, so shes probably gone to find a room with a guy. Isnt that Pa Rouco? She looks so innocent looking, why is she so indiscreet?. Good one: Shes a bully, and shes very good at pretending. Its obvious shes rich, but she says her family is like that, and she eats thousands of boxes of choctes as a snack. I hear shes got Severo in her sights, is that true? Buena scoffed, Shes been stalking Severo, throwing herself at him, running into his arms every day, begging him to sleep with her, and you cant tell a man who refuses, who doesnt want whatsing to him. Im afraid that when Severo gets tired of sleeping with her, he wont want her; men really dont like her kind of bitchy delivery at all. Buenaughed cynically, Shes giving herself away for nothing, and she doesnt seem to know anything. Thest time I asked her if she had slept with Severo, she looked at me with an ignorant look on her face. No way, what kind of white rabbit character is she pretending to be, not just a faggoty, bitchy vibe. Pa Rouco, standing in front of the door, clenched her fist, didnt hold back, clutched her book and walked briskly into the bedroom. Chapter 823: Hospitalized with burns Buena and the student, who had been badmouthing Pa Rouco behind her back, were a little taken aback and embarrassed at being caught. The girl got up and said, Buena, I think I have something to do, Im leaving now, you cane y in our dormter. Yes. When the students in the dorm next door had left, Buena, instead of apologizing or getting puffed up, got up with a look of circumstance and approached Pa Rouco. Howe youre not angry? What do you mean youre indifferent when I talk about you like that? Pa Rouco became very angry and amused, How am I going to be angry, ndering you behind your back just the same, or making you ask for my forgiveness? Buena frowned, always feeling as if she had poured a whole bottle of gasoline on the water and instead of angering the other woman, she had yed hard to get and yed petty. When Pa Rouco ignored her and didnt look at her, Buena became increasingly furious and reached out and tugged on Pa Roucos arm. Pa Rouco, is it funny for you to pretend like this? Youre actually angry in your heart and you want to scold me, dont you? Why dont you? Why do you pretend to be ady and look so noble and different by not bothering with me? Its this guy in the head. Pa Rouco: I dont want to mess with you because I getzy dealing with your childish and rude behavior. If a dog bites me, Im not going to bite the dog back. Buenas face turned blue and red with anger, Pa Rouco! Are you insulting me? Why would Severo Laris like you if youre such a bitch?. Pa Rouco was calm and unperturbed, Why dont I ask my boyfriend tomorrow from you why he likes me?. Buena, the initiator, was furious and could not speak for a while, disgusted. You dont think Severo Laris is going to like you, when Severo Laris gets tired of sleeping with you, hes going to kick your ass, huh? Pa Rouco had climbed up on the top bunk and put on her noise-canceling headphones to quiet Buenas vitriol. She wasnt sure how much Severo Laris liked her, but Severo Laris was serious and devoted to her, of that she was sure. If it was just to trick her into sleeping with him, he had plenty of opportunities to do so, but he didnt go through with it, he took pity on her. Buena sat on the bottom and looked at the girl on the top bunk, who was flipping through a book with her headphones on. The more Pa Rouco didnt seem to care, the more it infuriated her. Buena nced at the kettle ced next to her, using the kettle from the school uniform, except that each persons kettle was ced in the proper ce and was not usually picked up by mistake. It turned out that this morning her kettle of hot water had the bottom bracket a little broken. Buena clenched her fist, looked at Pa Rouco on the top bunk to make sure she wasnt paying attention to themotion below, and matched Pa Roucos intact kettle with the one she herself had broken. Pa Rouco lies in bed for a while reading and listening to music, then gets out of bed and takes the empty teapot to the boiling water room to get water. After Pa Rouco leaves with the kettle, Buena looks at her back and lets out a deep sigh. Pa Rouco, dont me me, who told you to be so arrogant. Pa Rouco fills a pot of boiling water and heads to the bedroom, taking it with her. The kettle explodes with a bang as we approach the bedroom entrance. Ah-! The hot water sshed her calves and slippered feet, burning instantly as if severalyers of skin had been peeled off.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. It hurt, it hurt! The hostel manager heard the screams and saw that someone had been scalded by the blown kettle and that the burns were not serious, so he immediately called an ambnce. Buena came out of the bedroom when she heard the ambnce and leaned out on the balcony looking at Pa Rouco, who had already been taken to the ambnce. It gave her the thrill of revenge, but with the throbbing fear that she would be held ountable if the story got out. But the thought of Pa Roucos white, straight legs, burned and no longer able to waltz around in short skirts to seduce people, made him quirk a smirk and grumpy smile at the corner of his lips. Severo Laris was the first to go to the hospital when he got the call. Pa Roucos scalded right calf and right foot, both treated and bandaged,y on a hospital bed, dripping with medication. Severo Laris approaches him with a quick step and a hint of anxiety in his voice: How is he? Is he badly hurt? Pa Roucos eyes moistened with pain and she wanted to cry, Im in pain. Severo Laris sat on the edge of the bed and took her in his arms, hisrge hands caressing her back, his eyes lowered and asking warmly, What happened, why are you burned? I went to turn on the water and who knew the kettle would suddenly explode. Severus Laris looked at her with reddened eyes, like a pitiful bunny, his fingertips gently wiped the traces of tears from the corners of her eyes, and he lowered his head to kiss her forehead and the bridge of her nose, his voice low and soft in reproach, Why are you so careless. My legs seem to be burning and blistering. She let out a deep sigh and frowned. A nurse came in and said, Pa Rouco in bed three, is her family here? Severo Laris stood up, Whats wrong? Oh, Pa Roucos medical bill hasnt been paid yet, so could you please go to the registration desk and pay it? Severo Laris nodded, Okay. When the nurse left, Severo Laris reached out and touched the girls head on the bed and said, Stay a while by yourself, Im going to pay a medical bill, watch your drops and ring the bell for the nurse if you dont have any. Hmm. Severo Laris went to pay the medical bill and then returned to the room. Seeing that he had a bill in his hand, Pa Rouco approached him and asked, How much is it, Ill give it back to you. Severo Laris face sank instantly, What nonsense. But his money didnte from the wind, it was hard-earned, his wisdom and his time, and his savings had just bought a house, so he should have little cash now. My father gives me so much pocket money that I still cant use it all Before he could finish his sentence, Severo Laris frowned and said coldly, Youre my girlfriend, its only fair that you spend my money, not to mention that youre injured and in the hospital. Im afraid you just bought a house and dont have enough money on hand The little girl looked at him with tears in her eyes and puffed out her little mouth. As soon as she looked at him like that, Severo Laris lost his temper, softened his tone, stroked her little head and said, Dont worry about my money, its gone, you can earn it back. Pa Rouco wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned on his arms, looking with some concern at his right calf and right foot, which were swollen with one white gauze after another. Severo, is my leg going to be disfigured? Severo Laris said amused, There is such a thing as a disfigured leg. If it leaves a ck scar, it wont be disfiguring and it will be ugly. Severo Laris lowered his head and rested it gently against his forehead, saying reassuringly, With all the medical technology avable now, it wont leave a scar. So, if you get a scar, will you resent me? No. He didnt care what he had be. Pa Rouco smiled a little, her eyes red from crying in pain, and finally smiled, Severo, Im hungry. Let me order whatever you want. But I want to eat your fried rice with minced pork and pickled beans. Severo Laris sighed softly and pinched her little face, But how can I leave you alone to go home and cook now that youre like this? Pa Rouco caressed his lips, Then well eat tomorrow, okay?. Okay, tomorrow Ill go to the school to get a change of clothes for you, and Ill go home to prepare a meal to bring you. Pa Rouco sighs, How long will I be in the hospital? I just finished paying my bill and stopped by to ask the doctor, who said it will be at least a week as well. What about the school part? asked Pa Rouco. Severo Laris said, I happen to know your counselor, Ill call himter and ask for a leave of absence for you. Pa Rouco froze, her eyes watering in surprise, Do you even know who my counselor is? Severo, youre too good for that. Severo Laris curled his fingers and ran them across his forehead. He had never spoken of his love for her. Getting to know her, getting into her life, getting to know the people and things around her, those are the things he should be doing as a boyfriend. Chapter 824: What to do if your girlfriend likes to be naughty During the week that Pa Rouco has been in the hospital, Severo Laris has worked tirelessly to take care of her. Severo Laris was so busy going back and forth between the Imperial Quarter and the hospital that he didnt even have time to go to the buffet. From time to time, while I am at the bedside, cell phone callse in session, all from the client. Unable to stop working, and unable to stop taking care of his girlfriend, Severo Laris ended up moving his work directly to the hospital. Pa Rouco is not in a VIP ward, it is a general ward, so in one room there are two beds. The bed next to her was upied by a married woman in her thirties. While Severo Laris was working, the woman in the next bedughed and said to Pa Rouco: Sis, your boyfriend is so good that he has moved his work to the room and spends all day with you too. Im so jealous. Severo Laris sat working a short distance away, focused and attentive, not seeming to hear their conversation. Pa Rouco said, Doesnt your husbande to see you at the hospital every day too? And he brings you food. Its not that he did it, it was my mothers. He just brought it to pay his respects. You were admitted the same day as me and Ive seen you eat a different dish at every meal for a week. Your boyfriend doesnt talk much, but I dont see him loving you that much. Pa Rouco leaned back on the hospital bed, looking unconsciously at Severo Laris, who was sitting in his office not far away, and said with some hesitation, But sometimes I dont know if he likes me as much as I like him. How long have you been in love? Pa Rouco, a little embarrassed, said, Almost two months. The patient snorted a softugh, Gee, if you hadnt said that, I would have thought youd been talking for two years nowadays, when young people have a two-month rtionship, can their boyfriends be that reliable? Pa Rouco blushed a little and rubbed her neck, Hes my boyfriend, Im sick in the hospital and hes here to take care of me, isnt that what youre supposed to do? Young people nowadays are not usually so responsible, girl, you have really found a treasure, this boyfriend, spoil him, I see ah, he really likes you. I saw you kicking the nket a few nights ago, and your boyfriend tucked you in many times. Even my husband doesnt care so much about me. Pa Rouco is a novice in love and Severo Laris is too proud and distant. When they are together, except for the times when Severo Laris takes the initiative to hug and kiss her, she can feel Severo Laris passion hiding under the cold exterior, but the rest of the time, she seems to be the one chasing. She also seems to care more about the rtionship. But I feel like hes always hot and cold with me, and I cant guess what hes thinking. The woman at the bedside smiled and said, This guy is probably more stable and introverted, he is not good at expressing himself and doesnt like to say anything extravagant, he just treats you well. Some guys are fancy and mboyant, but when youre sick and hospitalized, he can still be at home ying. If you dont care, you have to look at his actual actions. In that case, Severo Laris should be considered very, very good to her.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. When she was injured, he stayed at the hospital for seven days to take care of her, cooking her meals, helping her groom herself and caring for her with care and patience. Severo Laris finishes his work, closes his notebook, walks over and asks, Are you thirsty? Pa Rouco shook her head, her watery eyes boring into his red eyes as she said eagerly, You havent slept well in the hospital with me every daytely. In fact, you dont have to stay with me at night, you can go home to sleep ande back the next day. Severo Laris sat on the edge of his bed and asked quietly, What if I go home to sleep and you get up at night to go to the bathroom? Ill drink less water at night and not go to the bathroom. Severo Laris said in a light voice, After so many days sleeping in the hospital, a few more days wont hurt. Pa Roucos heart and mouth moved. In the afternoon, the doctor came to check the room. Pa Rouco, you can go home to recuperate after tomorrows checkup and have your medication changed again, its okay. Severo Laris frowned and asked, The burns on your legs are not yet healed, would it be too soon toe back tomorrow? The doctor said, This burn is mainly to prevent infection, it is unlikely to get infected and dry at this stage, and the burn area is not toorge, so it is perfectly fine to recover at home, just pay attention not to touch the water during this period. Pa Rouco felt that her injury was no longer a problem and that if she stayed in the hospital, Severo Laris would sacrifice more time at work to be with her, and she felt bad about not resting for a week. Severo, the doctor said I can be discharged tomorrow, so I will be discharged tomorrow. Im so bored staying in the hospital, Im getting moldy myself. Severo Laris said nothing more, but gave the doctor a slight, polite nod. The next morning, Pa Rouco was checked again and the doctor reapplied the ointment and wrapped her again before discharging her. At first, Pa Rouco was on a crutch. But with Severo Laris in tow, the man picked her up directly in the room. Many people came in and out of the hospital, watching them. Severo Laris domineering princess hug was also too alluring. Pa Rouco grabbed hold of his shirt cor and buried her little face directly into his chest. After taking a cab back to the Imperial neighborhood, Pa Rouco came to be held by Severo Laris for twenty-four hours. Pa Roucoy back on the bed, reaching up and scratching her oily, fried hair with a disgusted look on her face. Because of her leg injury, she couldnt get out of bed much, so she didnt wash her hair during the week she was in the hospital. He doesnt have an oily scalp, but he cant go a week without washing his hair. Severo, I want to wash my hair. Severo Laris was working, both thin hands tapping on the keyboard, and without looking at her, he reached out a free hand to stroke her little head. Pa Rouco: How could he touch the ground? Her head, it sucks! Severo Laris, eyes still on the screen, let out a faint, Well, it looks a little oiled. Pa Rouco watches him at work and slips out and tries to run out of bed to wash her hair in the bathroom. By the time she limps to her feet, Severo Laris stands up and grabs her in a cross-legged hug. What for? the man looked at her sullenly. My hair is so greasy I cant sleep, Im going to wash my hair. Severo Laris led her back to the bed, The doctor said you cant touch the water now and you cant stand on your injured leg. But I just want to wash my hair. Someone looked at him with an aggrieved face and cried. Hold still while I go get water. Pa Rouco froze, lying on the bed washing her hair. Five minutester, Severo Laris came over with a basin of hot water and a low bench and ced it next to the bed. Pa Roucos head, hanging over the side of the bed, is just out of reach of the basin of hot water ced on a small bench. Severo Laris himself took a small stool and sat down in front of the basin, helping Pa Rouco wash her hair. Pa Rouco tilted her head back and looked Severo Laris face up and down. She smiled, narrowed her big eyes and said, Severo, looking upside down, youre handsome too. It says in the book that if you look at Shampoos face upside down, if he is still handsome, then the face must stand the test. Severo Laris squeezed the shampoo into his hands and rubbed it into his long hair and scalp. Pa Rouco squinted her eyes wide in enjoyment, with the asional reminder, Lighten your movements and concentrate. Severo Laris was amused by the way the little man looked at himself with his eyes closed. Had he turned into a girl who washes her hair? Im going to wash it twice. Theres nothing you can do with her. You choose your own girlfriend, and you have to spoil her even on your knees. Chapter 825: Pampering her like a little child After washing her hair, Severo Laris took a dry towel and put it on her little head, rubbing her wet hair like a puppy. Pa Rouco puffed out her little face and red at him, You want to be nice? Severo Laris gave another deliberately messy rub and they bothughed. Between fights, Pa Rouco would forget about her leg injury and climb on top of him to make out, and when she had Severo Laris pinned underneath her, the yfulness had quietly shifted. There was an ambiguous element and sparks flew in the air. Severo Laris grabbed her slender little neck and squeezed it to his face as Severo Laris rolled over and squeezed her. Hot breath enveloped her, the mans low, maic voice was as pleasant as a cello, and his thin lips were in her ear as he said, Lita, are you all right? He was clearly questioning her, but in that tone, there was the usual unppable tone. Pa Rouco grew up knowing how to reject things and people she didnt like, so when she rejected Angelo, she did so with such a crisp, upromising refusal. But now she didnt know how to refuse Severo Laris at all, for liking her, for liking her so much, for being willing to give herself to him. If it is so, I will continue. If he doesnt want to, hell stop. Pa Rouco was not a three-year-old and she certainly knew what she was talking about. Her little face was very red and she bit her lip and finally nodded her chin. He is willing. After that, the mans thin lips, without hesitation, lowered, giving her no chance to refuse or pull away. She is his, they are each others. A room of heat and fire thatsts until midnight. Severo Laris loses sleep and looks down at the mermaid-like girl in his arms, her little face sweaty and already sleepy. The man looked down and kissed her on the forehead. Hugging her to him, they fell asleep together. When Pa Rouco woke up the next morning, Severo Laris was no longer with her. She sat up in bed clutching the sheets, her body aching, her face flushed up to her neck as she remembered the impulse of the night before. How dare she have the audacity to sleep with Severo Laris ? There were footsteps approaching. Pa Rouco hurried to get under the covers to avoid embarrassment. Severo Laris entered the bedroom and was d to see her, he shrank like a turtle and hooked his thin lips, Ive made breakfast, get up and take. someone crawled under the covers and yed dead.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris came over and sat on the edge of the bed, patting hisrge hand through the nkets. Arent you hungry after all the exercisest night?. Pa Rouco lifted the covers and shot up, her little face boiling red and her watery eyes rounded, Severo Laris! Well, I do. She bit her lip, embarrassed, for a long time before she stifled a sentence, . Dont think that if you sleep with me youll eat me, in the future you have to keep treating me just as well as before, or otherwise Ill break up with you! At the end of the sentence, her voice weakened,pletelycking in strength. In this sense, it is always the girl who is the most vulnerable and it is natural for her to be worried. Severo Laris face suddenly went cold. Pa Rouco thinks she is being a nuisance at the moment, as if she were sleeping with him and then asking him for responsibility, does that mean she doesnt want to? Severo Laris watched her with a deep look, his thin lips pursed with a certain displeasure, Dont hold on to the word breakup. He was wrong. But what about the question she asked, But you havent answered my question. Youd better.unched Severo Laris crudely. Pa Rouco didnt react for a moment: What, what?. Severo Laris returned her gaze, pinning it on her small, slightly resigned face, You asked me if I would be as good to you as before. She reacted for three seconds before she could connect the dots between his two sentences. Did he say he would treat her better than before? When she stoppedining, Severo Laris rubbed her little head, Get up and wash up, its time for breakfast. Pa Rouco sat fluffily on the bed and mashed her little mouth: weak legs. Severo Laris finally relented and slipped his arm under her armpit and hugged her like a baby kangaroo. Im sorry I lost controlst night and hurt you. The girl wrapped her arms around his neck, rested her chin on his shoulder, her two slender white legs wrapped around his waist and let him lead her into the bathroom to wash up. She leaned over his shoulder, opened her small mouth and bit his hard shoulder, not too gently, through the fabric of his white shirt. Severo Laris looked sideways at her, his eyes wild, his voice mocking and taunting, Wasnt it enough for you to scratch my neck and backst night? Now you want to bite my shoulder, lita, whos in more pain and whos more miserable?. She growled softly, wrinkled her little eyebrow, stared at him and said in a petnt little voice, It hurts! Im the poor one,st night was my first time and you didnt even know how to be nice. Severo Laris held her with one hand and rubbed the back of her neck with the other, Inexperienced, you have to be understanding. You lie, you obviously look like a veteran. Severo Laris, have you ever had a girlfriend before? Severo Laris felt aggrieved and shouted, Then consider me supeprehensive. After breakfast, Severo Laris has been working from home because he has to take care of Pa Rouco, who has injured her leg. Its been more than a week and too much work has piled up that hasnt been done. Its only in thest few days that I havent looked at the stock properly. Pa Rouco holds a te of Severo Laris cut fruit and nibbles on it, asionally forking a piece and bringing it to Severo Laris mouth. Severo Laris looked a little helpless, his eyes colored at her. Pa Rouco made a pitiful face, Its not enough for me to feed you fruit. Severo Laris had to let out a sigh and eat the fruit his girlfriend handed him. Then it worked for another five minutes. Someone spoke next to him again, Im so bored, Im so pathetic, no one talks to me. Severo Laris holds his forehead: Someones assurance felt like it had dropped below zero today and continued to find presence, Severo, my leg hurts. Severo Laris turned his gaze and met someones big, round, watery eyes, annoyed but frustrated. Your leg hurts, go lie down that will be morefortable, behave yourself. , the little woman frowned, but I dont want to lie down, Im getting crippled from lying down so much these days. Severo Laris watched theputer screen work and, knowing she was being mean, asked patiently, What, then, do you eat the fruit?. But Im full. Severo Laris looked back at her and stuck a piece of dragon fruit with his fork into the small mouth she was talking to. Stop talking, is it the fruit that doesnt smell good? Pa Rouco: weak and pathetic and helpless. Severo Laris, you said you would treat me better, but now you dont care about me at all, you men are all liars, Susana was right, nothing a man says in bed can be trusted. Severo Laris finally closed hisputer and sighed deeply, looking at her with good humor and amusement. Should I be happy or stubborn about having a girlfriend who is childish and insecure like a child? Severo Laris took the te of fruit she held in her small hands, picked her up and headed for the bedroom. Pa Rouco wonders, Dont you work anymore? How can I concentrate on my work when youre around? They just dont work. The child looked at him expectantly with big watery eyes, So, do you want to y with me?. Severo Laris emitted a faint hmm. Hearing his affirmative answer, the little thing in his arms immediately came to life: Then what shall we y, y indoor ser!. Once in the bedroom, Severo Laris put someone on the bed, with a mocking gleam in his eye, leaned over and spoke in a low, muffled voice, But I dont want to y indoor ser. What do you want to y? You. Woo-hoo. Someones crying. This game is no fun at all! Its a little iffy, too! Chapter 826: Buy Me Wedding Wine When You Get Married Pa Rouco has missed a lot of sses due to her injury. Analeigh was lending her ss notes and assignments these days, like Magee and English, which were fine and could be memorized, but she had a real headache reading this advanced math ss. She is usually always yful in advanced math sses, and even though she has a good brain, she cant keep up after falling behind in so many advanced math sses. She sat off to the side, looking at the higher math questions and scratching her head. God, if this keeps up, hes not going to fail his high school math final. He didnt want to make up the exam, which was humiliating and a waste of time. Severo Laris is sitting off to the side looking at the stock market, with a book in his hand, calcting a bunch of mathematical models, which seem to be highly spective. She walked over, looked at him and then at the flowery lines of stocks appearing on hisptop screen and asked, Severo, do you make money on all the stocks because youre good at math? Of course there is some rtionship, stock finance is all based on advanced mathematics, but not all, although a spector skilled in advanced mathematics will have a better chance of winning. To be precise, stocks are a big part of knowledge and brains, plus a bit of luck. Mass spection, however, is usually much more luck. Pa Rouco smiled ingratiatingly at him, Since youre so good at math, could you take away Severos valuable work time? Severo Laris frowned slightly and walked over, one slender arm resting on the chair behind her, looking at her advanced mathematics textbook and asking directly, Is it that you dont understand the theory, or are you having trouble solving any of the problems? Pa Roucoughed heh heh and bit the end of her pen, embarrassed, I dont know much about the subject. Severo Laris touched his brow bone and sat a little closer, taking the pen in his hand and pulling out key knowledge and mathematical forms, asking one by one, Do you remember all these forms? Well, remember them. So lets look at the problem and put this trigonometric form in Severo Laris was as patient as a teacher and the solutions were easy to understand and Pa Rouco, with her good understanding, was able to get some questions right. Severo, you are much easier to teach than our math teacher, no wonder the school officials asked you to teach an open ss. Severo Laris smiled warmly and rubbed her little head, Ask the questions, dont y with them. Pa Rouco spent the afternoon making handouts and then memorizing dozens of English words for a great afternoon of study. After a little over half a month, the burns on Pa Roucos legs have finally healed. Luckily, her skin metabolizes quickly and has no scars, so although there are still slight traces of burns on her legs, eventually the skin on her legs will be as white as ever again. Pa Rouco returned to school after her leg burns healed. The first ss was Advanced Math and her Advanced Math teacher was also a tutor. After ss, the tutor called Pa Rouco: Pa, wait a minute, I want to talk to you. Pa Rouco picked up her backpack and hurried on, What do you want from me, professor, I have done all the recent handouts and assignments and handed them in to you. The tutorughed and said, I wasnt going to talk to you about homework. Is that? So you really are Severo Laris girlfriend, huh? The counselor has measured Pa Rouco with a gossipy face and muttered with a smile, Engracia hasnt even taken Severo Laris, youre a great girl, youve got balls!. The counselor gives Pa Rouco a nod of approval. Pa Rouco rubbed her neck in embarrassment, was it so unbelievable to be Severo Laris girlfriend? Even the counselor was impressed with her. With token modesty she said, Its really nothing, maybe Im lucky. That he called her a beauty queen with a lot of charm! The tutor nodded, I was Severo Laris math teacher when he was a student, and this kid is a freak of nature. Hes the best student Ive ever had in all my years. He is. And she knows how good her boyfriend is! Her heartughed and she was d that someone so powerful was now her boyfriend. The tutor added, Severo and I consider each other teachers and friends, and he will probably still be my top math teacher. Sometimes I even discuss stock market spection with him, as well as stock quotes and trends, and his opinions and algorithms are always urate, precise and powerful. I am sure that, in the future, he will shine. Mentor, we are on the same page. The other day he called me and told me he was helping a student in our ss with a drop, I was shocked and thought he knew a freshman, I asked him who it was and he said Pa Rouco. I was very happy , I asked her what rtionship you had with the youngdy, that you were even helping her with the leave. Do you know what she answered me?. Pa Rouco is curious and shakes her head. The counselor said in a low voice as if he were aedian, You just said calmly and coldly: Pa Rouco is my girlfriend, she is injured and hospitalized to ask for a leave of absence, do you grant it to me?. Pa Rouco stifled augh and could almost imagine Severo Laris indifferent look as she said those words. The tutor sighed lightly, I used to worry that he would seed in his studies but not find a girlfriend, but now it seems that there is no need to worry. Pa Rouco listened patiently to her tutorsedy. When she started school, she didnt realize she was a chatterbox. It was about ten minutes before Pa Rouco was able to leave. Pa Rouco had almost descended the stairs when the counselor, still leaning over the stair railing, said downstairs, When you graduate and get married, be sure to invite me to a wedding banquet. shes only in a rtionship, its too soon to get married after graduation! The corners of Pa Roucos mouth twitched and her little face burned red, but she opened her mouth to reply, Understood. Then, with school bags on her back, she hurried away. Pa Rouco has not been back to the shelter for half a month and has just returned to the shelter to pack some of her usual clothes and supplies to take back to the Imperialmunity.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. She is semi-unacquainted with Severo Laris like this. Anyway, Ill be going over there a lot and a sleepover is inevitable. But as soon as she opened her closet, she realized that many items were missing and, after rummaging around for half a day, she couldnt find them. It wasnt until Buena returned to the bedroom from outside that Pa Rouco turned her head and saw Buena in a new sweater she hadnt worn twice. Rio and Buena had returned together and greeted Pa Rouco with a smile as soon as they saw her return. Paulita youre finally back, I heard from Analeigh that you got burned, are you okay? Pa Rouco said to Rio, Im fine, Im better now. Thats good,st time I told Analeigh that the three of us would go together to see you at the hospital, but you calledter to say you were discharged and we didnt go. Thats okay, its not a big injury. Buenaughed lightly and said, Youve been staying at Severos every night for a while now, havent you? The tone of voice, somber and grimy. Pa Rouco pursed her lips and said, Thats my business. buena, that sweater youre wearing, where did you get it?. Buena raised an eyebrow, Of course I bought it, whats your problem?. Chapter 827: She’s just a little clingy. Pa Rouco asks, Tell me, what brand is this sweater and how much does it cost?. Buenas eyes panicked, but she quickly rationalized, Why are you asking that question, why should I tell you? Because I have exactly the same sweater, and precisely on the days Im not in residence, that sweater disappears. At these words, Buena became irritated and said, What do you mean, Pa Rouco, are you saying that I stole from you?. The burns she received earlier were idental and she left in a hurry, so the locker was unlocked for the approximately ten days she was gone. And before he left, the closet was clean and tidy, but now it was a mess. Pa Rouco said with a sullen little face, I want to fix this internally, but if you insist on being so unrepentant, then Ill have to call the. Police. Buena gritted her teeth: Pa Rouco! So what if I used it to wear it! Ill give it back to you. In a huff, Buena made peace with the situation and let her escape. So now you admit you took this sweater from my locker? Buena bit her tongue, her face was blue and white with embarrassment, but she was brazen to the end, So what if I borrowed your clothes for a few days? Were housemates, dont you have any ssy love?. Indeed we are housemates, but only if you have treated me as a friend and have the slightest respect for me, if you dont have even the most basic respect for me, why should I have any ssmate love for you?. Buena bit her lip and red fiercely at Pa Rouco, Then this is all off the table, isnt it? Buena pulled her sweater off her body and threw it over Pa Rouco, Back to you! Its fine like that! The jumper fell to the floor and Pa Rouco did not bend down to pick it up, nor did she go back to face Buena. Instead, she turned around and went to the closet, fetched a few items of clothing she always wears and put them in the suitcase, and stuffed her usual skin care products and cosmetic lipsticks in the case. Rio saw this and asked, Paulita, are you moving? Buena got confused for a moment, dont get mad at her, we have lived together for a long time at least, just talk it over, you dont have to move out. Pa Rouco packed her bags and walked out of the bedroom without looking at the sweater on the floor, dragging her suitcase and books without looking back. Buena clenched her fists, nced at the sweater on the floor and asked between clenched teeth, What do you mean, Pa Rouco, you dont want to throw my clothes away even if you think theyre dirty? Rio frowned and red at her, Buena, this is your fault, find a chance to apologize properly to Paulitater!. Buena was so proud of herself that she refused, I dont want it! Is she the only girl in the world, who am I to look at her? Rio couldnt look away and made an extrament, Paulita has been outtely and you say you dont use her skin care products or her lipstick any mornings? If I were Paulita, Id be mad too because you touch peoples things without saying hello. Buenas eyes were red with anger and she yelled at Rio, Since Pa Roucos family is doing well and doing you guys little favors, now you and Analeigh are on her side too, right? Rio was speechless and sighed, Dont bother talking to you. Severo Laris was in court today, and after the afternoon session, he returned to the firm and took care of some more work-rted business. It was 8:30 p. m. when we were ready to go home. Sliding her phone over to check her contacts and Facebook, it was a rarity that the little thing hadnt messaged her all day. I dont know if the kids have eaten yet. Severo Laris returned home and opened the door entering the code, when suddenly a little udio thingy jumped into his arms and wrapped around his neck tightly. Surprise! Severo Laris thought the house had been burrized and reached for the little one in his arms, asking with downcast eyes, I thought you were staying at the shelter tonight, why are you here again? Pa Rouco looked up into his handsome face, Youre not wee, I thought Id surprise you. Severo Laris lost his smile and joked, No surprise, just a scare. I thought there had been a burr in the house. Hmm. Severo Laris raised his hand and turned on the hall light and the room brightened. When the lights came on, Severo Laris saw the silver suitcase he had ced in the foyer. Arge hand squeezed his small waist, and in a low voice he asked, Is this a long-term presence? And are you wee? You have half of this house, so what right do I have not to be wee. Pa Rouco froze: What do you mean, half of me? They are not married, not to mention that matrimonialw now states that premarital property is not consideredmunity property. The deed to the property has your name on it. Pa Rouco was a little confused. Severo Laris didnt say much, he looked at her dumbfounded, his long fingers cupped her little face, Have you had dinner yet? Pa Rouco shook her head, not having eaten, having dragged her suitcase after her morning sses, and still ordering take-out for lunch. When Severo Laris enters the house, he sees the boxes of untouched fast food on the open kitchen counter.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. The man raised a hand and pinched his forehead, Thats all youve had for lunch? Pa Rouco stumbled over to him and wrapped her arms around his waist from behind. Yeah, its not like I can cook. Severo Laris returned her gaze, cold and downward, and she shrank back and said pitifully, Id starve without you. Sticky, cant do anything with her. Severo Laris picked up the fast food boxes from the corridor and threw them in the garbage can, then went to open the fridge and scanned it, there were tomatoes, eggs and also ham and some pasta, no problem to make a simple dinner. Tomato and egg noodles, would you like some? Eat! Severo Laris worked quickly, and in fifteen minutes, two steaming bowls of tomato and egg noodles were ready. The two sit at the corridor table, facing each other and eating a simple dinner. Pa Rouco ate it all and finished with thepliment, My boyfriends noodles with tomato and egg, also very good!. Severo Laris pinched her little nose: Tell me, why did you suddenly move your luggage?. Cant I miss you? Severo Laris looked at her piercingly, But someone said yesterday that you were going to stay in the school dormitory for the week and that you were going to study hard. Pa Rouco was ufortable with his stare and tugged at his sleeve with her small hand, Not that good studying has anything to do with thinking about you. Severo Laris removed the china from the counter, lifted her by the small of her back and led her to sit on the counter, with the mans long, strong arms resting on either side of her body. Surrounding her, he looked down at her and asked patiently, like a father, Did you get into a fight with your roommate? I um. I wanted to exin something, but in the end I didnt know what to say, so Lita admitted. Its normal for kids to fight with each other, dont worry. Pa Rouco nudged her little mouth, Im not a little kid. Youre still not a little kid? Kicking the sheets in bed, not being able to cook, having little tantrums when youre ignored, thats not being a toddler. Pa Rouco was speechless. After a moment, suddenly thinking of something, the girl glowered at him and replied, If I were a little girl, then youd still be looking for a little girl to be your girlfriend! Severus Laris smiled slightly with his eyebrows and raised his hand to give her a chestnut smack on the forehead, Defeated. Chapter 828: An arm candy tattoo. Pa Rouco is sitting on the floor of her room, preparing the contents of her suitcase. Severo Laris came in from doing the dishes and saw the trash can full of bottles and jars and several lipsticks. Severo Laris sat down next to her and picked up a jar of moisturizer from the garbage can, a little quizzical: Expired?. Pa Rouco snatched the bottle of water from his hand and tossed it back into the garbage can. Its not expired, he just wants it thrown away.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. They piss you off? Severo Laris smiled weakly. Pa Rouco frowned, all those things Buena had used in intimacy, including the lipstick and other things, and now that shed had a fight with Buena, she felt bad and wanted to get rid of them all. Severo, do you think Im too wasteful if Im throwing things away? It is a little. Pa Rouco elbowed him in the little mouth, I didnt mean to. Severo Laris rubbed her little head and didnt scold her, some reason she must have had for losing so many things at once. What do you use when youve lost everything? Pa Rouco narrowed her eyes wide and said jokingly, So, my boyfriend, for me or not? Severo Laris raised an eyebrow and actually said, To buy. The response was very dry. Do you really buy it? Severo Laris couldnt help butugh at her surprised look, Ill buy it tomorrow, pack my bags, shower and go to bed. It wasnt until Pa Rouco ran into the bathroom to shower, clutching her pajamas, that Severo Laris looked at the open suitcase on the floor. In the luggage, clothes and books piled haphazardly. Severo Laris thin lips curved slightly and he shook his head faintly. Then, bending down, he took out the contents of his suitcase one by one and put them in order. When Pa Rouco came out of the bathroom with wet hair, Severo Laris took her directly in his arms, took the towel from her hand and rubbed her wet little head. Will you help me unpack? Severo Laris said, Leave it there messy, partner Pa, I have OCD. Pa Rouco smiled sweetly, I am so messy that living with me for a long time should cure Lin of her OCD. Severo Laris pinched her little face. The next day, Pa Rouco returned to the Imperial neighborhood after ss and as soon as she walked in she saw several gift boxes of skin care brands in the lobby. Pa Rouco froze and nced at the branded paper bag, which contained so many skin care products and lipsticks. Severo? Are you back? Grabbing therge paper bag of skin care products, she ran to the studio where Severo Laris was indeed working. Is this for me? Pa Rouco narrowed her eyes and smiled sweetly at him. Severo Laris looked up from hisptop screen, his body, which had been sitting upright at work, leaned back slightly in the seat to look at her with some rxation. Open it up and see if it fits. I bought them ording to the posters you threw away yesterday. Pa Rouco, as she rummaged through those branded paper bags, said, You bought all the ones I wear, but you bought so many, you spent a lot of money, didnt you? Severo Laris emitted a faint hmm, not really caring. Pa Rouco appeared with a bunch of lipsticks, different brands, different shades, You picked out all these shades of lipstick? The counter suggested it, Im not very good at picking them out, I dont know what colors you like. Pa Rouco switched to a shade that was Death Barbie pink. Severo youve been had. Hmm? The salesman at the counter sold you the hardest shade to sell. Severo Laris frowned slightly and took the one she was handing him, opening the package and unscrewing the lipstick, pink: Isnt it pretty?. Pa Rouco: Where does this look good, so dead. Severo Laris drew her into his arms and sat her down, Paint it for me. Pa Rouco applied it to her mouth, tasted the color and turned her head to show it to Severo Laris: Look, isnt it dead?. Isnt it pretty? Applied to his lips, theyre so pink and soft they look, well, like youd want to bite them. The Death Barbie powders, which only a great white skin like Pa Rouco could handle, she only put them on once in front of Severo Laris and hasnt used them again. When Severo Laris asked about it, Pa Rouco said she had bought it, so she had to treasure it and couldnt wear it. Backstage, sheins to Susana about Severo Laris overly direct choice of lipstick. After Pa Rouco moved in with Severo Laris in the Imperial neighborhood, their rtionship skyrocketed. Severo Laris adored her with each passing day, and she became increasingly arrogant and capricious with Severo Laris. Severo Laris raises his girlfriend as a child. Right now, for example, Severo Laris is working, flipping through papers with one hand, while the other is held and touched by Pa Rouco. The girl pulled up his shirt sleeve to show the mans beautifully defined, slender little arm, took a ck marker and drew circles on the inside of his left arm. Severo Laris was so focused on his work that he felt only a slight itch on his left arm, but he thought nothing of it. When he looked up again, all he could see was the drawing of a small candy on the inside of his left arm, drawn by someone. Severo Laris frowned slightly, his dark eyes fixed on the small candy, and asked, Are you stamping on me? A certain person held a pen in one hand and held his chin with the other, smiling smugly with bright eyes and white teeth, Isnt my drawing very vivid and beautiful? Why do you draw candy? Severo Laris looked deeply into the eyes of the little thing beside him. Someone justified, Candy means me, and now you have candy painted on your arm, which means you are mine. Severo Laris took a long look at her, left the paper in her hand and, with both hands free, took her on hisp, lowered his head, kissed her little ear with his thin lips and spoke softly in her ear, Even without the seal, I am yours, and no one can take it away from you. Someone is so happy that he leaves. The next day, Severo Laris left work at thew firm. Passing by a tattoo parlor. The little piece of candy that Pa Rouco drew on the inside of his left armst night is still there. Severo Laris, God forbid, stopped the car and entered the tattoo parlor. When the tattooist took a look at Severo Laris ascetic and exalted appearance, he sensed that something was odd, probably because a man of his temperament didnt look like someone who woulde to get a tattoo. The tattooist smiled and asked, What design would the gentleman like? Severo Laris rolled up his shirt sleeve, exposing his left arm, and said, Tattoo him with this design. The tattooist took one look, smiled with special meaning and said, It is rare for a customer toe in for a candy tattoo, at the risk of asking, does this candy have any special meaning to you? Severo Laris, who was never one to talk to strangers, looked at the tiny candy drawing on the inside of his left arm with a frown and said two words in a soft voice, I like it. Yes, then well make you a tattoo ording to this drawing, does it need to be painted? Warm orange, please. Okay. An hourter, Severo Laris was walking out of the tattoo parlor, looking at the small candy design they had just tattooed on the inside of his left arm, his thin lips slightly hooked in satisfaction. Later, even after the breakup, Severo Laris never bothered to wash the tattoo. That little caramel drawing remained tattooed on his skin, in his flesh and blood, never to be torn off again, reluctantly, with affection, with love, with affection. Chapter 829: Happy as if they had stolen a piece of candy When Severo Laris hurried to the school on his bicycle to pick Pa Rouco up from ss, she had been waiting for more than twenty minutes, crouched by the flowerbed next to the school building. When Severo Laris rode by, Pa Rouco elbowed him in the mouth: What took you so long? Ive been waiting for you for almost half an hour. There was a dy on the way. Pa Rouco walked over and was led by Severo Laris with one arm to sit on the bar of the bicycle. Pa Rouco looked down and saw a small candy tattooed on the inside of Severo Laris left arm, where he held the handlebars of his bicycle. The girls little white hand touched and she twisted her little face to look at Severo Laris, You have a tattoo? Passing by, just tattooed. His slight tone of voice, however, made Pa Rouco stifle a giggle, On the way, is that it?. Hmm. The other side replied faintly. Pa Rouco smiled sweetly, her small chin slightly raised rather smugly, This is the candy I drew. Hmm. Still a very weak response. But Pa Rouco felt her heart blossom, then remembered something and asked curiously, So, if we break upter, will you wash this tattoo?. Severo Laris frowned, What nonsense. Someone puffed out her little mouth and said, A whole life is very long and I dont know if well always be together, but if we then break up, dont wash this tattoo off, okay? Severo Laris looked at her slightly, his thin lips curved slightly, So domineering. Wouldnt it be better if you didnt tell your future girlfriend about this tattoo of your ex? Harassment is justified. Severo Laris asks amused, Since we broke up then, whats the point of obsessing over this tattoo when you wouldnt know it even if I washed it? Some little thing was brutal: I dont care, I dont care! Severo Laris vowed in his lite mind: okay, granted. Severo Laris face went cold at the thought that maybe it would breakter and he said, If I get marriedter and have a family, whats the point of still having the tattoo? Pa Rouco: Forget it, youd better marry me so you dont have to wash your tattoos. Severo Laris was slightly stunned to hear her speak so matter-of-factly, and her affectionate smile finally reached his eyes. Mrs. Lams ce is reserved for her. Passing a kiosk, the little thing in her arms cried out for ice cream. Severo Laris stopped the car and bought an ice cream. On the way home, Severo Laris rode his bicycle, asionally looking down to see the little girl eating ice cream in his arms, and his empty heart seemed to bepletely full. Pa Rouco asionally lifts the ice cream in her hand toward Severo Laris mouth, who refuses not to eat it. Someone frowned, I cant believe you think Im dirty. The moment she withdrew her hand, Severo Laris freed one hand and suddenly grabbed her small hand, dipping it down to take a bite of the ice cream he had nibbled. Someone was so happy that he became even more aggressive: Severo, we have advanced math ss today and we have been assigned a lot of math homework, can you help me write it down?. Severo Laris: Pas students. Hmm? I have a lower limit. Pa Rouco raised her small hand to cover her thin lips, No, you didnt. Little ghosts of bullies. One day, Pa Rouco dragged Susana to a tattoo parlor. Susana rubbed her chin and advised, Youre too scruffy, what if your parents find out? Pa Rouco gave her a sidelong nce, How can I be so stupid, I have it tattooed on the back of my shoulder. Susana gave a thumbs up, Good idea. But Missy, what are you getting tattooed? I want a tattoo. Finally, Pa Rouco got a tattoo of the phrase: lita love is deep. The words, joined together and made with colors and flowery letters, were beautiful on the back of her snow-white shoulders. Susana looked at the quote andmented, What kind of amazing love this is for you and Severo, other couples get couple names on Facebook and change couple avatars, but you two are good, getting couple tattoos. After saying that, Susana even patted him on the back of the shoulder. Pa Rouco pulled her dress back up her shoulders, It hurts a little bit, be careful!. When Severo Laris came home that night and made out with someone, he took off her dress to see that she had a tattoo on the back of her shoulder. lita love deep. Severo Lariss thin, calloused fingers gently rubbed the small patch of skin that was still red, and a frown creased his forehead. Who gave you permission to get a tattoo? Someone lifted his chin and justified it, If you can get a tattoo, why cant I. When he touched it, it moved a little harder and Pa Roucos little face scrunched up in pain, Ow! You know it hurts and yet you still get tattooed. Someone puffed up in exasperation and rolled her little body, sulking into the pillow, I thought youd be happy, big deal, Ill wash it tomorrow. Its not allowed. someone was speechless. Severo Laris took her shoulders between his and kissed the tattoo on the back of her shoulder, which was reddened with red marks. Pa Rouco dropped back into the pillows and curved her lips, knowing he liked it. The mans big hand stroked her little head and his voice was low, Dont do that nonsense again. Someone blurted, You dont do it too. Severo Laris gaped at the antipathy. He lifted his head, looked at her frozen, handsome face, gave her a kiss on the chin, and ducked under the sheets like a child who has stolen a piece of candy. Severo Laris looked down at the arched quilt and smiled slightly, patting it gently with hisrge hand across the quilt. Youthful love. Love, surging and fearless, reckless. When Adam Rouco arrived at Imperial on a business trip near final exams, he stopped by Imperial University to see his daughter. When he appeared at the bottom of the college building, Pa Rouco ran up and greeted him, Rouco guapo! Pa Rouco threw her arms around Adam Roucos neck as she ran up to him. With peopleing in and out from under the building, and Adam Rouco looking so striking, he immediately attracted a lot of attention. Adam Rouco frowned at his daughter and reached over to pat her on the back in disgust, How old are you, why are you still acting like youre three years old, jumping up and down at the drop of a hat? Adam Rouco pulls Pa Rouco, who peels away from him. Pa Rouco said, Oh, then took her fathers arm and walked down the school building to the parking lot,ughing and talking. Afterwards, it was photographed and posted on the school forum by someone who was interested.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco, the flower of the English department, has been adopted by a sessful man. The scandal of Pa Roucos adoption by a sessful man has gone viral. It was as if the forum was run by people intent on discrediting her, and within three days there was a barrage of insults. Even when Pa Rouco went to school, she received many nk stares and scorn. Pa Rouco didnt mind, but as she sat in the ssroom, girls walking past her whispered about her. Its that Pa Rouco whos the girl in the bag department, so innocent looking and so loose behind the scenes. Shes fostered, and her boyfriend, Severo Laris, actually eats with her every day and drives her to and from school. It cant be, Severo is such a coward? Shes been openly cheated on and he still hasnt broken up with her?. Hmph, women and whores! A pair made for each other! Pa Rouco clenched her fists and pulled her books out of her purse, throwing one after the other hard on her desk. Until the two girls behind him continued, I hear Severo is poor, right? He probably depends on his girlfriend to go out and sell . Meat money to feed him. The more people talk about it, the more scandalous it bes. Pa Rouco jumps to her feet. The professor, who was teaching in the ssroom up the stairs, froze on the stage, What are you doing standing, student? Pa Rouco walked steadily toward the stage under the gaze of the audience. Chapter 830: Discovering the Black Man Behind the Curtain Pa Rouco approached the podium and politely said to the professor, Professor, can you give me ten minutes, I have something to say. The professor was stunned and found it interesting that the Imperial University school spirit lit up, the professor smiled slightly and made a go ahead gesture. Pa Rouco went to the school forum and looked up the post that hacked her and put it on the lecture curtain. Pa Rouco picked up the lecture microphone, looked fearlessly and coolly at the stage, and said to the entire ssroom on the staircase, I know you all have been talking about this phototely, this photo and this post of a ck man that has been all over the school forums and publications, and even some well-meaning rumor mongers have posted this photo inrge groups in various departments of the school to discuss it. There was an uproar on stage. Shes the heroine of that picture. Shes the freshman who was bagged, how can she have the nerve toe to ss? Nastyments, one after another, reached his ears, but he didnt care too much. He just continued, The girl in this picture is indeed me, and I know the man in this picture. I didnt want to exin because its okay for you to say that I was his mistress, and by the way, I was originally this mans mistress in his previous life. Because, this man in the picture, he is my father. There was another roar from the students on stage. What, that its a father-daughter rtionship? I dont believe it, you must be talking about the golden father connection! What a father-daughter rtionship, listen to his nonsense, it must be one of those dirty rtionships where you call your dad in bed! Pa Rouco, with a calm and collected face, opened the website, searched for the word Adam Rouco and then clicked on the official entry. This is my father, Adam Rouco, and me, Pa Rouco. if you still dont believe me, go on Facebook and search for my mothers Facebook ount, nicknamed Estre de familia Paulita, and my maiden name is Paulita. before I didnt want to give exnations because I didnt want to expose my familys information, but you have been attacking me personally on the forum and hacking me without any proof, which is a crime. The teacher, standing to the side, lifted her sses on the bridge of her nose and gave Pa Rouco an appreciative look. Pa Rouco coolly addressed the stage, You can keep creating rumors and stirring up trouble or keep hacking me, but I have the option to pick up the legal gauntlet and sue those ounts that hack me. As you know, my boyfriend Severo Laris read something as an undergrad, and this litigation thing I think is his specialty. The whole stage was stunned: After that big ss, news of Pa Roucos public rant to ckie in the step ssroom spread throughout the school. Her status as the daughter of the first wealthy family of The Holy City was quickly picked up by her peers and exploded in forums and publications. The forum and publication scene has suddenly flipped to this. Hmph, you bunch of niggers, you even hacked Missy to wrap before, whats wrong with people mimicking their own father? Grab the weed, big deal! I cant believe we have such a rich and famous youngdy in our school! Muh up. I want to marry her real father! Her real father is really handsome! Who was it who said Pa wasnt good enough for Severo? Pas family is amazing. Now I seriously suspect Severo has rpsed on Pa! Right on the money upstairs. Ive been doing a lot of reading about some of the upper bourgeoisie families of La Ciudad Santa and Ive found this Rouco family at the head of the upper bourgeoisie of La Ciudad Santa. Unfortunately, this Pa also has too low a profile. She has had to be hacked to reveal her identity. She wants so badly to chase Missy. I want to be her familys son-inw! Then I wont have to fight for the rest of my life! Whats the point of studying? Upstairs, do you think Pa would be interested in an uneducated illiterate? Pa likes the kind of student Severo is, like The Rouco family, and Pas father is very demanding of his future son-inw! Im so jealous of Severo Laris right now! If he marries Pa, hell be rich overnight ahhhhhhhhhh!.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. I want to be transgender and chase Pa! Shes gorgeous and her family is mega rich. Its amazing that I have real giants around me. I think the person who hacked Pas partner on the forum earlier must have been jealous and thats why she posted the photo to hack her. +1. Susana entered the forum, scanned the photo and said on Pa Roucos shoulder, These people are wallflowers, they used to follow you so viciously and now they get down on their knees, do they have any brains? Pa Rouco, who was walking with Susana on the way to school, said, Before they also liked melon without knowing it, but there must be someone who started all this. Susana spat, I see that the human beauty ount that posted about you at the beginning has gone quiet. I guess I didnt expect you to have that family history, and I didnt expect you to hit back so openly. I think its better to call her a person with an ugly heart. Pa Rouco asks, Susana, our school forum ounts, I believe, are all in real names? Yes, you cant even register an ount without a real name, and now you basically have a real name registration for your cell phone number. Pa Rouco had a sh of light, That would be nice. She remembered that Uncle Montrelle was on the Imperial College Board of Trustees and that it was a big deal to ask Uncle Montrelle to send someone to check an ount. However, he really wanted to know who was operating behind the scenes to hack it so badly. Montrelle sent someone to quickly trace the ount, which was linked to an Imperial cell phone number, and then traced the owner to that cell phone number, and everything fell into ce. Paulita, the actual owner of that ount, is named Buena. Pa Rouco looked at this Facebook message from Uncle Montrelle and was silent for a long time. Thank you Uncle Montrelle. No, thank you. A littleter, Montrelle sent another Facebook message, instructing, Talk to Angelo more often. Come over for dinner sometime and try your Aunt udis cooking. Good fall. Pa Rouco sent a smiley face with bared teeth. At that moment, Montrelle is unaware that his intended daughter-inw has long since eloped with someone else. In the bedroom. Buena asked Rio and Analeigh, Do you know the name of thew firm that Severo runs? Rio frowned, Why are you asking that out of the blue? Im just curious, do you know? Analeigh thought for half a second and said, I heard Paulita mention it once, I think it was called Bufete S, R, L. Its a little far from our school. Its in the third block, I think. Buenalitas notation, Bufete S, R, L, 3rd block. Rio nibbled on his fries as he said, Its on the third block, that Severo is pretty persistent with Paulita and picks her up from work at the buffet. The third block is a long way. Analeigh reached over and pulled a chip out of her open bag and popped it in her mouth, Yeah, and I heard from Paulita that Severo bought a house in the Imperial subdivision near the school. Rio marveled, The houses in the Imperial neighborhood are getting expensive, Severo is really young and talented. Im told hes still fully paid for. Impressive, isnt it? Rio gave a thumbs up, Thats bullshit. Buenas eyes lit up and a certain determination in her heart grew stronger. She had no idea Severo Laris was really so capable. Chapter 831: Could she be pregnant? Severo Laris is workingte tonight. Pa Rouco carried her own school bag back to the Imperial neighborhood. When I got home, I received a Facebook message from Severo Laris asking, What would you like to eat tonight? Pa Rouco replied, I want to eat spicy! Severo Laris returned just after eight oclock, carrying a bowl of hot, spicy soup in his hands. Pa Rouco is sitting on the couch rug, rubbing her little hands together with immense anticipation before the bowl of hot spicy water. Severo Laris sits down and undoes the stic bag, looking at her with such eagerness that he couldnt help butugh, So impatient? Its been years since Ive had spicy hotpot and Im craving this bite right now. Once opened, Pa Rouco sat by the coffee table and ate with unmatched satisfaction. It was only halfway through the meal that a certain person looked up, By the way, Severo, what are you eating? I had dinner with Rufio and the others at my job at the buffet. Oh, then Ill dly do it. The girl lifted the bowl of spicy stew and gulped down two mouthfuls of soup so delicious it made her want to cry. Hot and spicy, KFC, barbecue, simply her favorites. Its just that, when she was homeschooled, the old man of the house kept a tight rein on her, so she grew up eating KFC on the sly with Estre. She orders takeout at night and always notes: take it to the front door and leave it there! Fear of getting caught by Old Fu. Severo Laris sat down on the couch, looked at his little sister sitting on the rug and said, lita, is there something youre not telling me? Pa Rouco put down her bowl and her teary eyes lifted to look up at him, You mean about the school forum? Well, why did you keep it from me? She puffed out her little mouth and said, I didnt want to hide it from you, I just thought it was something small and there was no need to rm you. Severo Laris: I dont get on the inte much, let alone the school forums, and if Lastra hadnt told me today, I wouldnt have found out that you were being cyberbullied at school. That doesnt qualify as violence, I didnt take it to heart. But I care. Severo Laris looked at her with a deep look. Pa Rouco thought he meant that he cared if he himself was judged on the and was quick to say, Dont worry, I wont let those people hack you, I said Ill sue them if they do it again. Severo Laris brow furrowed, I mean I care if they cyber storm you. Im fine, I dont know those people anyway and I dont care. Severo Laris: It would break my heart. Pa Rouco was stunned, then smiled at him and opened her arms toward him. Severo Laris reached out and took her hand to sit in his arms, pursed his thin lips, and said, When this happens again, be the first to tell me, eh? So youll do me justice? A certain man looked at him dejectedly. Will. He was firm in his reply. The smile on Pa Roucos lips became even sweeter, I knew you wanted me, hehehe. Severo Laris looked down and kissed her small, creamy forehead. Pa Rouco leaned into his arms, her small hands fiddling with the buttons of his shirt, and winked at him, I didnt think it was a big deal, I didnt care if they ndered me anyway, not that I like them, as long as you dont misunderstand me. Severus Laris took her small, fidgety hand in his and lowered his eyes slightly, softening his gaze. And how did that clear upter on the step? How do you know? Someone looked at him with very teary, surprised eyes. That video of you clearing up in the stairwell ssroom is all over the alumni groups in various departments. he covers his face. I really didnt mean to be so mboyant, but I got hacked pretty good, and they hacked you too, saying a lot of nasty things, and I couldnt help it. Severo Laris heart melted as he looked down at her pretty little face, cupping it between his big hands and lowering his head to rest it gently on his forehead. Well, youre doing a great job, Im the one whos not being a good boyfriend. Not at all. You work so hard to earn money to support me, I dont want to bother you with this little thing. lita Severo Laris sighed and kissed her.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Pa Rouco suddenly remembered something and looked at him with round eyes, So now the whole school knows that my boyfriend is Severo? There was a specific mention of her boyfriend, Severo Laris, when she rified in the passing ssroom. Severo Laris forehead brushed hers with a soft smile, Wouldnt that be nice? To dere your ownership of me. Pa Rouco growled and grumbled, They say you fell in love with me for my familys money. They dont even know that now I eat your food, drink your food, live in the house you bought and spend your money every day. No matter what they say, I dont like them. Severo Laris never cared how people looked at him, and he was never one to fit in. The girl in his arms, smiled sweetly at him, Severo, I like you so, so much. The little thing rubbed against his arms, rubbing Severo Laris all over the fire, and the mans big, thin hands pulled her back, smiling helplessly as he whispered a warning in her ear, Behave yourself if you dont want me to bully you. Well, he wouldnt dare. Pa Rouco finished her spicy stew and then went to bed with her tablet to catch up on TV series, while Severo Laris worked in his study. When Severo Laris finished his work and entered the bedroom, the little girl was asleep on all fours on the bed, the tablet still cradled to her chest. Severo Laris approached her and took the tablet from her hand, waking her up. Dazed from sleep, she opened her sleepy eyes and fell back into his arms, asking groggily, Severo, could she be pregnant? Severo Laris frowned, Why are you asking this all of a sudden? I just saw a teen movie where the hero and heroine didnt graduate and the heroine got pregnant, but it ended badly and the baby in the heroines womb was aborted because of pressure from her family. Knowing that she feared an unwanted pregnancy, she was too young and had not finished her studies to be pregnant at that time for any reason. Severo Laris asks, What about the male protagonist? The hero is a good little wimp and broke up with the heroine after her family arranged for her to go on a study trip abroad. And what happened next, did he regret it? Pa Rouco growled under her breath, disgruntled, The heroine, irritated andter depressed, used to be mentally deranged. Later, the hero marries his wife, who is a family man. Finally, the hero and his wife, while grocery shopping, meet the heroine. The heroine must have been heartbroken. Hmm. Severo Laris gently rubbed her back and said, I will take safety measures and not let idents happen. Pa Rouco buried herself in the crook of his neck and muttered under her breath, My father would kill me if my family found out I was pregnant. If that dayes, I will not allow even your fathers rod to fall on you. Someone, confused in conscience, muttered, Well, you cant get pregnant, theyll kill you. Severo Laris caressed her little face and smiled warmly. He still wasnt willing to put her through things she shouldnt have to endure at that age. Chapter 832: My Boyfriend Only Likes Me That day, Severo Laris had just left work at Bufete S, R y L when he bumped into Buena at the door. Severo! Severo Laris frowned slightly and turned his eyes to look at Buena, who hade running up with her bag in tow. You are? She only looked familiar to Severo Laris, but he didnt recognize her. Buena introduced herself, Severo, Im Buena, Paulitas roommate, weve actually met many times, you dont remember me? Sorry, Im not impressed. Buenas outstretched hand stiffened slightly, slightly embarrassed by Severo Laris condescending attitude. Its okay, now we know each other. Severo Laris pushed his bicycle and said, If theres nothing else, Im going. Buena unconsciously took hold of the front of her bike, looked at Severo Laris with a pleading face and said, Severo, I have to go back to school too, its far away, could you be so kind and give me a ride?Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Severo Laris looked significantly at the back tire and said, Im sorry, I dont have a seat in my car. Buena pinched her fingers, she had clearly seen Pa Rouco sitting in front several times. Buena is not easily dissuaded and, with a pitiful look, continues to plead, Severo, can I sit in the front? It costs a lot of money to take a cab from here to school. Do me a favor and take me to school. Severo Laris clean, expressionless face, only two words of refusal escaped his thin lips, No. Why? Severo Laris frowned, losing his patience, Its not convenient. With these cold, merciless words, Severo Laris walked away. Buena stood still and stomped her foot in spite of herself, that Severo Laris, why was he so difficult to deal with. What slutty tricks did Pa Rouco use to lure Severo Laris? Howe Severo Laris doesnt take the same stalking approach? He wont give up. Pa Rouco has already been rejected several times, and if shes persistent enough, she can take Severo Laris away from him for good. Severo Laris arrived at the school entrance and picked up Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco sat down across from him and asked, Severo, do you want to make stewed shrimp tonight? Do you want prawns? braised kiwis, which Severo Laris knows how to make. Hmm. Recalling the encounter with Buena in front of Bufete S, R, L, Severo Laris asked, How do you get along with your housemates? Pa Rouco froze, not expecting Severo Laris to be concerned about his housemates rtionships, and turned her little face to smile at him with wide eyes. He seemed to be growing more and more concerned about her. Well Im good with Analeigh and Rio, but theres another one whos not so good. Severo are you trying to help me pull the connections? Severo Laris: Stay away from her in the future. Her? Who do you mean? Good one. Pa Rouco wondered, Severo, how do you know Buena and how do you know I dont have a good rtionship with Buena? Severo Laris gave her a dejected look and said, You dont even know when someone steals your boyfriend. The next day Pa Rouco went to ss and when she entered the ssroom, she saw Buena sitting with Rio and the girls. Pa Rouco walked up to her, knocked on her desk and looked straight at her, Come here with me for a minute, I want to talk to you. Buena doesnt back down either, she already has a grudge against Pa Rouco in her heart. Its almost time for ss Missy, what are you calling me for, what cant we talk here with everyone? Pa Rouco tugged at the corners of her lips, with a slightly cold smile. The truth is I dont mind, but Im afraid that if I tell you those things, you wont be able to hold your face in front of everyone. Buena seemed to guess what I was going to say and, with a clenched heart, got up and followed Pa Rouco out of the ssroom. In the hallway outside the ssroom. Buena was filled with impatience, Go ahead, what is it?. Pa Rouco didnt beat around the bush and got straight to the point: That human beauty sweetheart story is you, isnt it? Buenas eyes twitched and her expression was unnatural as she forced a smile, What are you talking about, I dont get it. It was you who took that picture and threw dirt on me, wasnt it? You dont have to deny it because I found out that the owner of that ount is you. Buena saw that she couldnt hide it, so she justified it, Yeah, so what if its me? That photo of you and your father was misleading, so whats the problem with me posting it on a forum and specting about it? Pa Rouco doesnt argue with her about right and wrong, not because its impossible to do so, but because it makes no sense. What were you doing yesterday at Bufete S, R, L looking for my boyfriend? Buena frowned when Severo Laris told Pa Rouco and didnt she fear that Pa Rouco would take it the wrong way? I went shopping by Bufete S, R, L and I happened to run into Severo, whats the problem? Pa Rouco curved her lips not so much, No. She turned around to enter the ssroom when Buena stopped her, Pa, dont talk to me in such a condescending way. You and Severo are not married yet, you are just boyfriend and girlfriend, and it is questionable whether he will be your boyfriend in the future. Pa Rouco, her back to her, heard his words and dismissed them, raising an eyebrow and returning his gaze with a slight smile, I didnt think my boyfriend was that good. I have no right to oppose your unrequited love for my boyfriend, because it is a matter that concerns only you. But for the sake of our partners, I advise you to die soon. Because my boyfriend, he only likes me. Condescending, confident and infuriating. Buenas face was red and white with anger, she clenched her fist and gritted her teeth, Pa, you and Severo are simply two different worlds, he is the poor boy type, only people like me who are in the same situation as normal people understand the hardships he has suffered, the life he has experienced. You, on the other hand, are just full of superiority, you are not the same person, sooner orter you will break up! Pa Rouco did not bother with her, lifted her leg and entered the ssroom. Pa Rouco meets Roman at the schoolke after ss. Sister Pa, goodbye! Pa Rouco gave him an expressionless look, Who is your sister? Good dogs get out of the way. Roman blocked her way, I hear youre with that poor boy, Severo Laris? By the way, what are you doing with a poor man like him when youre so well endowed, hes not good enough for you. Pa Rouco frowned mockingly at him andughed, Severo Laris doesnt deserve me, and you do? Roman coughed slightly, smoothed his clothes in a bitchy way and said, Why dont you think about it? Anyway, Im a hundred times better than that Severo Laris. Pa Rouco gave him a dirty look, bit her lip and reached out to throw him into theke when Roman wasnt looking. A thud shook the waves of theke. Roman licked the water from theke, Hey, what are you doing!. Pa Rouco narrowed her eyes wide, smiled slightly and waved her hand at him, Sorry, slippery hands. Roman wiped his wet face in the water, Shit, Pepper! Wait for me! Ill write my name backwards if I dont get my hands on you! Pa Rouco turned and grimaced at him as he ranted, Then you can write your name upside down! Hes not worthy of beingpared to her Severo Laris, the pig! Chapter 833: Even the street sweeper advised him to break up At the weekend, Rufio organized an autumn excursion. A trip for four to the Pu Mountains for an autumn hike. He wanted to drag Lastra along, but Lastra felt like a big bright bulb and didnt join the two couples. On the way up, without the cable, Severo Laris and Rufio got a great workout and were physically fine, but Pa Rouco and Susana were panting with exhaustion in the back. Susana, holding her back, shouted from behind, Hey, can you guyse up a little slower and wait for us? Rufio stopped on the steps of the trail, turned to look at them with a smile and sneered, At the bottom of the mountain, I suggested a cable car for fear that you two might not be physically fit, and who was it that refused so simply? Susanna pouted, How was I supposed to know that climbing a crappy little mountain would be so exhausting! This mountain doesnt look that high. Rufio held out his hand helplessly, Here, this gentleman is dragging you up. Susana gave him a vacant look, Count on your conscience. Severo Laris looked at Pa Roucos small, flushed face and crouched down in front of her, the mansrge, slender hand patted her shoulder, Get in, Ill take you. Its going to be tiring, I can still hold on. Dont be mean, Ill have to carry you if youre too tired to walk afterwards. Pa Rouco blushed even more at hisment and although she felt a little embarrassed, she really didnt want to climb any higher, she was too tired A certain person climbed incredibly obediently on Severo Laris shoulders. Susana, dragged by Rufio, turned to look at Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, who had not yet followed her, and then mooed. Good heavens, Rufio, learn from Severo! See what they do to his girlfriends, straight to the back! Not to be outdone, Rufio gave her an atmospheric pat on the shoulder, Come on, girl, Master will take you, talk like he cant take you!. Susanna shot him a look, You should be grateful, I still have strength, I dont need a ride!. Ahead, Rufio climbs the slope with Susana, struggling and full of energy. Pa Rouco threw her arms around Severo Laris neck, her little face in the crook of his neck, and asked, Severo, if youre tired, you can take me down for a walk. Severo Laris voice was soft and calm: Im not as weak as you think. Pa Rouco knew, of course, that he was physically fit, for example in some ways, and that he was still excited when she was exhausted. Near the top of the hill, Severo Laris had beads of sweat on his forehead from the weight he was carrying, so Pa Rouco took a handkerchief out of her pocket and wiped it off. Its better to take the cable car down the mountainter, Im not going to be a hero. Severo Laris leaned his body upward and smiled slightly, Good. When they reached the temple at the top of the hill, Severo Laris lowered Pa Rouco off his back. The four young men enjoyed the view from the top for quite a while, and the two men took lots of pictures of the two women. Susana howled, Severo, you and Paulita stand over there and Ill take a picture of you together. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco stand under a big tree with a beautiful naturalndscape behind them. I say you two, be close, Severo, put your arm around Paulita. Severo Laris cooperated, taking Pa Rouco in his arms, the little thing in his arms resting with her head leaning against his chest and her little arms around his waist. Click, click, click. Susana took several pictures in a row, Im so good at this, Ill develop the group picturester and give them to you. Pa Rouco ran to me, Show me. Susana was discouraged, I have a good chance, dont I? Pa Roucomented, Its a good shot, but Severos smile is so subtle you cant tell hes smiling. Rufio walked over, took a look andughed, Why, Paulita, get a grip, he doesnt have a poker face with you, thats already spring, ok?. Severo Laris also approached from the side of the big tree and frowned slightly, Didnt Iugh?. He remembered that it was obvious that he had justughed. Severo Laris himself nced at the photo and said, Thats not even augh, is it? Pa Roucos little white, bald hand peeked out at the camera and said, Look at your reluctant face, if you didnt know better, youd think you were being forced to have your picture taken with me. Why, isnt that a big smile? Soon after, Rufio and Susana went to the bathroom. Pa Rouco spent a lot of energy and was attracted to the kebab vendor at the top of the hill. Severo Laris bought two grilled sausages from him and Pa Rouco took one in one hand and ate it particrly well. Pa Rouco dragged Severo Laris inside the temple, Severo, lets go inside and have a look, they say that making a wish on Mount Pu is especially good, lets make a wish!. Severo Laris was swept away by her, smiled helplessly and teased, I didnt know you were so young, but youre still going on about feudalism. superstition. I love making wishes, and how wonderful that we can get togetherter to return them. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco kneeling before the Buddha. Severo Laris has his eyes closed and his hands sped together in a serious expression, as if he is actually making a wish. Pa Rouco peeked out one eye and gave him a crooked little look, Severo, what have you wished for?. Severo Laris, eyes still closed, only smiled faintly, Wishes are forbidden if you say them. Be serious. Oh, then I wont tell you either. Pa Rouco immediately closed her eyes, folded her hands and made a reverential wish.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. She chanted in her mind, I hope that Buddha will bless me and Severo Laris and that we will be together for the rest of our lives. After making his wish, the two walked out of the temple holding hands and met a monk who was sweeping the floor. The sweeper looked at the young couple, holding arge broom in one hand and waving with the other, calling out to them, Two monks, please stay. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco pause in their walk and turn to look. Pa Rouco asks, What can I do for you, master? The monk looked at Severo Laris face with a sanguine gaze and said to Pa Rouco, The nun has clear, pure eyes, is born into a lofty family and has a great fortune, a phoenix in the sky and a jewel in the palm of her hand. But if she were to marry this man, I fear that her destiny would be impaired and, in serious cases, her life might be threatened. Pa Roucos little face instantly turned white and she frowned at the sweeping monk, You are talking nonsense! Even if youre a monk, you cant open your mouth and talk nonsense!. The sweeping monk sighed and said, Woman monk, turning around is the only way to go. Although he is a dragon, he has to go through countless tribtions before he bes a true dragon. He has great power and is rich and powerful, but his destiny is hard and fierce, and he is a father and wife. In the future, he will be materially privileged, but he will not be able to find the person he loves in his life. Severo Laris frown sank and his eyes were dark and cold. As soon as the sweeper touched his gaze, his eyes trembled and he advised Pa Rouco: Madam monk, your boyfriend is the Lord of Yin Carving! Finish him off before its toote, lest he harm you. Pa Rouco, furious, opened her arms in front of Severo Laris and argued with the monk: Nonsense, Severo is not going to hurt me! I think you are not a good Buddhist! No wonder you are here to sweep the floor! What you say is not true at all. SeveroSevero, thin and deeply in love, but when he is thin, he must hurt you very much. Pa Rouco stared round-eyed, Youre talking nonsense nonsense!. Pa Rouco grabbed Severo Laris hand and said, Severo, lets not listen to him,e on!. As Severo Laris and Pa Rouco turned to leave, they heard the monk sigh behind them, Too much obsession will eventually hurt you. Give it up before its toote. Chapter 834: Hand-knitting a scarf for him On the descent, the cable car was chosen to go down the mountain. Inside the cable car, Rufio and Susana were scrambling and joking, but Severo Laris and Pa Rouco were in a bad mood and kept silent the whole way down. After a day of fun, he returned to the Imperial quarter and as he entered, Pa Rouco, who was following Severo Laris, threw her arms around his waist from behind. Severo Laris, slightly stunned, looked at a small pair of white hands knotted at his waist and reached out to shake hands. Whats wrong? The girl behind him tilted her little face to his grimly handsome face, Are you still angry about what that street sweeper said? No. Pa Rouco spat in exasperation, Hes not a guru, hes just talking nonsense, dont believe what he says, its the age when people can say things like that about their wives. Well, I dont believe it. Severo Laris turned, his big hands pushed her small head into his arms and shook it. Severo, when we talk a littleter, Ill tell my parents about us, okay?This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Severo Laris said in a light voice, Havent your parents forbidden you to fall in love now? Pa Rouco reflects, They do say so, but when it takes a little longer, even if I tell them, at most they will criticize me, my parents love me so much that they wont object to us having a rtionship. Severo Laris smiled slightly and asked, If your parents were really against us being in love, would you give up? Pa Rouco lifted her little face and said, If they were against it, Ill say I know, but behind my back Ill still fall in love with you. Eventually, they wont be able to do anything about it, and if they still dont agree, Ill go to my grandfather; Ill just have to cry pitifully in front of my grandfather, and my grandfather will definitely be on my side, and with my grandfathers sponsorship, my parents wont be able to stop us then. Severo Laris raised his hand and tapped her on the head, Pa has a way with parents. Thats right. She lifted her little face in triumph. She wrapped both arms around his waist and said, You even gave up your ce to further your studies in America to be with me, you have paid dearly for me, I will not fail you. Severo Laris looked into her light and dark pupils and reached up to stroke the strands of hair that had escaped her ear. Im afraid that one day, as that street sweeper said, I will indeed hurt you. Thus, he could never forgive himself for the rest of his life. Even if the one who hurt him was himself, he couldnt. Pa Rouco arched an eyebrow at him, I know you love me, you wont hurt me. Severo Laris ducked his head and kissed her forehead. In the blink of an eye, its Christmas. Imperials sky is covered with little white snowkes. Pa Rouco had no school this afternoon and spent the evening in her Greentown apartment, lying by the window with her little hands catching the cold snowkes. Severo Laris took a criminal case three days ago, followed his client to S to take evidence and has not returned from his trip. Before Severo Laris left, he made a bunch of dishes and put them in the fridge so that when it was time to eat, Pa Rouco would put them in the microwave and turn them on. But the rice has to be cooked by yourself. But even with simple cooking, someone puts in too much water and makes porridge, or puts in too little water and the ricees out hard and stringy. Someone is distressed that she too is too exhausted. But after one failure after another, she finally got the water right, neither too much nor too little, and cooked a decent pot of rice, which she proudly took a picture of to show Severo Laris. Severo Laris seemed to be busy, and it was two or three hours before he replied: Iita is old and knows how to cook by herself. Pa Rouco: After an early dinner, Pa Rouco saw snow falling outside her window and wanted to go downstairs to build a snowman in the neighborhood yard. Because of the Christmas season, there were lots of lights and Santa us outside. He tries to ask Susana out for Christmas, but Susana has a date with Rufio and doesnt even bother with her stic best friend. A little depressed. Here, as soon as he gets off the ne and opens his phone, Severo Laris sees a message from Pa Rouco in his circle of friends. Only at Christmas. Followed by a pathetic little emoji. Severo Laris lips curved slightly, and what a little pathetic. Pa Rouco, in her down jacket and snow boots, ran downstairs to build a snowman after grabbing a small shovel from the balcony. On the first floor of the cell block there were several small children following her and building snowmen. Severo Laris, umbre in hand, had just entered the neighborhood when he saw her not far away with a group of half-grown children building a snowman, as if he were the king of children. She had a pretty good time without him at home. She wore a thick white down coat and a cream-colored id scarf, her face covered by the scarf under her chin, and she didnt look much older than the children around her. Severo Laris went behind her and held the umbre for her. Pa Rouco is crestfallen, hard at work on her snowman, not paying attention to the piece of umbre above her. Until the little boy standing next to her legs yells, Brother, why dont you build a snowman with us? Pa Rouco wonders, Wheres the brother, Im the sister As soon as she turned around, she saw Severo Laris standing in front of her, holding his umbre. Surprised and excited by the sight of the handsome face she had longed for, her eyes lit up like the Milky Way, and she threw herself into his arms, her cold little hands clinging to his neck. Severo! When did youe back? Severo Laris looked at her fondly as he held the umbre in one hand and wrapped his arm around her back, Someone pathetically didnt say I was alone on Christmas, so I hurried to spend Christmas with someone. I happen to see that someone isnt alone either, and surprisingly there are a lot of children with them. Pa Roucoughed, How can it be the same, I only y with these kids when youre not home. The group of children next to her said, Sister, youre too perverted!. Pa Rouco blushed a little at thement, Severo Laris apanied Pa Rouco out for Christmas. The two went to the movies together, ate hot pot and had white heads in the snow. Back home, Severo Laris didnt expect the little boy to have a surprise for him. Severo Laris raised an eyebrow and looked at her with considerable interest, What do you give me?. A certain man carried a paper bag and put it behind him, saying, First promise me that you cant resent orugh at me. Sure, how can Iugh at you if you give me a gift. Pa Rouco handed him the paper bag she was holding. Once Severo Laris opened the paper bag, he found inside a beige wool scarf. Pa Rouco looked at him expectantly and said, This scarf I knitted, Ive been knitting it for almost two months, its not ready, you shouldnt mind. When she ys the piano, her hands are quite nimble, but when ites to a craft like knitting a scarf, she bes incredibly clumsy, makes several mistakes, takes it apart and starts over again, a huge project! Plus, it was even harder to hide it from Severo Laris and not be seen by him, so sometimes sses would sneakily knit scarves underneath. Severo Laris pulled the scarf out of the paper bag, with a soft, warm look on his face, and said, Since you knitted it, try it on. Pa Rouco took the scarf from his hand and stood on tiptoe, with her small hand she gestured, You look down. Severo Laris bowed slightly and allowed her to help him put on the scarf. This winter night, Severo Laris heart, is about to warm. No matter how many merry Christmases weve had since then, theyve never been as warm as this one. However, she was very bad at knitting scarves, so much so that there was a hole in the scarf she forgot to knit. But that scarf, which Severo Laris still cherishes to the point of not being able to wear it, has always been a treasure. Chapter 835: Working hard to earn money for Paula A few days after Christmas, Pa Rouco fell ill. Dazed from the burning. When Severo Laris came home from thew firm, he was startled to see the little creature lying on her back next to the bed, her little head tucked in and her long hair loose, lying limply in her cotton pajamas. I thought someone had choked and died. He went over to her and probed her nostrils, and there was still breath. Severo Laris breathed a sigh of relief and lifted her up, reaching out to touch her slightly burned forehead. Luckily, it wasnt too hot. The girl blinked sickly, smiled, and asked breathlessly, Severo, am I going to die? It doesnt make sense. Its just a low-grade fever, Ill get the thermometer. Severo Laris tucked the thermometer under her armpit and ordered, Take five minutes, hold it tight and dont drop it, while I cook the porridge.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Someoney down on the bed, stroked her lips and tugged her sleeve, I dont want to eat the porridge. Because of the fever, my mouth was tasteless, even a little bitter, and I wanted to eat something with vor. Severo Laris turned and sat down beside her, his long, thin hand cupping her hot face as he asked in a low, muffled voice, What would you like to eat? Id like to eat fried rice with minced pork and pickled beans. In the fridge at home, there happened to be quite a few pickled beans left over from thest trip home. Okay, Ill do it, you keep an eye on the thermometer. Severo Laris went to the kitchen to cook and, after five minutes, returned restlessly to the bedroom. He forgot to take the thermometer and stood there like a little piggy. Severo Laris went over and took the thermometer from his armpit and looked at the temperature: Thirty-eight degrees. Not to the point of taking a fever reducer, but to cover a sweat outside. Severo Laris prepared the fried rice with minced pork and pickled beans, poured himself a cup of hot water and took it into the bedroom together. Pa Roucoy down on the bed and pointed her little finger to feed herself. Severo Laris sat on the edge of the bed with a spoon and spooned rice mixed with minced pork and pickled beans into his mouth. How does itpare to my mothers cooking, is it good? Just as tasty. More capers. The girls little finger pointed to the bowl of pickled beans and ordered. Severo Lariss smile escaped his face, for he had a good appetite, it looked like nothing was wrong. A bowl of rice with minced pork and pickled beans arrived quickly at the bottom. Severo Laris passed the ss of water to her mouth and Pa Rouco drank another small ss of hot water and leaned backfortably in her nest. Severo Laris took hisptop out of the study to attend to her and sat by the window to work. He watched her until the second half of the night and reached out to touch her forehead, which was no longer warm, before putting theputer away and going to shower. After her bath, she had justid down under the covers when the little boy crawled into her arms. His fever had gone down, he had slept much more in the afternoon and was now in a very good mood, not knowing if he had a fever or what, asking him questions on the edge. Severo, will you buy me marshmallows and strawberries tomorrow? Go to sleep, well buy tomorrow. Severo, will we always be together? Severo Laris looked into her pure, ck and white eyes and took her in his arms, resting his chin gently against her forehead, and said firmly with a sigh, Will, we will always be together. Severo, I am so insecure, only when I cling to you, will I seem annoying if I cling more in the future? Severo Laris looked down, kissed her eyes and said, No, its good that youre clinging to me. Pa Rouco looked up at the ceiling, leaned back obediently and added, When springes, youll take me to see the cherry blossoms at Ling Yue Temple, okay? Severo Laris buried himself in her hot neck and smiled softly, Honey, get well soon, Ill go with you to do whatever you want. Pa Rouco shook her head firmly and said righteously, You cant y along. You have to work hard to earn money to support me. Severo Laris gaze is deep and his eyes float with deep emotion. Pa Rouco said, You earn the money to support the family, Ill y with things. With one arm around her and the other resting on the back of her neck, Severo Laris imagined a wonderful future for them, his heart full to the brim. Severo, could you change your Facebook nickname? His Facebook nickname is a dot, so random that it seems randomly written. Severo Laris asks, What for? Work hard to earn money to support Lita. That night, Pa Rouco said a lot of nonsense in her arms, and when Severo Laris heard the long, weak breathsing out of her arms, he pulled out his phone and changed his Facebook nick from . to trying to earn money for lita. In the gloom, he took another long look at her sleeping face. Truly like a petnt toddler. Severo Laris turned to his circle of friends and couldnt help but post a dynamic -. What if my girlfriend looks too much like a child, is childish and always clingy?. The next morning, Severo Laris circle of friends exploded. Commentary service. Rufio gasps, Gee, men in love like that? Lastra sneers, Severo youve changed. Its clear youre an iceberg. You said the only thing you cared about was your career. Susana: Is Severo really in love with someone, staying up in the middle of the night to post such nonsense of a friend? Rufio replied to Susana next, They probably just hooked up, by the way, post-mortem update. Susana: Blood dripping blood dripping blood dripping blood dripping blood dripping blood. Lastra: You guys are a bunch of animals! Engracias fingers trembled a little at the sight of the circle of friends. She had never known that Severo Laris would one day dere his ownership of a girl in such a loving and affectionate tone. The Severo Laris she knows is discreet, does not reveal his personal feelings and does not get along well with this kind of circle of friends in love. But after that, all Severo Laris friendships were with Pa Rouco. The bride is a little crybaby. How someone loves so much fried minced pork with pickled beans. I ate it for three days straight. Buy a few pounds of Ribs for someone with little stamina. Promised someone a 90 in math on her final exam and took her to an amusement park. Pas ssmates made stewed shrimp that could poison a person, but they finished it anyway. Shes the one who wants to watch ghost movies, and shes the one who cries wolf. Chips and milk for the kids. The kids have recently gained two pounds, and the feeding cant be interrupted toward a five-pound gain. The image of a friend posting a message has changed so much that unknowing people think Severo Laris has had his number stolen. Eventer, Engracia got so angry seeing it that she nked Severo Laris. Seeing is not seeing. Near the end of her final exams, Pa Rouco picks up a small feral cat in the school garden. Pa Rouco took the dirty kitten home and hid it for two days before Severo Laris found it. Severo Laris is not a pet lover, nor is he very affectionate, it is enough to have one, he is no different from a small pet, he is not able to take care of himself, he messes up the house, eats chips and throws crumbs, throws clothes everywhere. A wilder cat that doesnt know what its doing and the house will be turned upside down. Severo Laris wanted to throw the little stray cat out, but someone was holding him and sitting in the driveway, ying the game. If you dont adopt him, throw me out with him. And someone looked at him with a pitiful look of resignation. Severo Laris squeezed his brow bone, helpless, and gestured to the two kittens sitting on the floor, Come back. Someone sitting on the floor immediately smiled and picked up the kitten and walked over to him, Severo, lets bathe it together, youll love it when its clean. Youll be amazed at the little pets you find and keep. as the bride he picked up? Pa Rouco also named the stray kitten Costis. Because when they were first picked up, the kittens were very thin. Later, that kitten was pampered by Severo Laris and fed the size of Costis to a fatty, but by then, Costis had only his father and his mother, who had picked him up in the first ce, had disappeared. Chapter 836: Paulita, tell the truth Right after final exams, Estre Berrocal received an invitation from udi toe y at Imperial and stopped by the school to see Pa Rouco, who wanted to return with her to La Ciudad Santa. Estre Berrocal had just arrived at the girls dormitory and had called Paulita several times, but no one answered. Estre Berrocal had to walk into the dorm and ask the resident aunt, Hello, I am the mother of freshman English student Pa Rouco, may I go to her dorm to see her? Seeing Estre Berrocals friendly face and elegant dress, the hostess said, Yes, you can check in here. Estre Berrocal checked in and went to Pa Roucos hostel. The bedroom door was open and someone was inside, but Estre Berrocal politely knocked on the door anyway. Buena, who is packing to go home, turns her eyes and sees a pretty woman in the doorway whom she remembers a little, but doesnt remember where she has seen her before. Are you? Estre Berrocal smiled slightly and said, Im Pas mother and I couldnt get through to her on the phone, so I thought Ide wait for her in the bedroom. Are you her roommate? Buena realized that it was no wonder she looked familiar; Pa Roucos parents hade to the dorm once at the beginning of the term. Im her roommate. But dont you know she doesnt live in the dorm? asked Buena shyly. Estre Berrocal frowned slightly, Not in the dorm, he didnt tell me, where else does he live if not in the dorm? I dont think Adam Rouco bought Paulita a bachelor pad near the school, but if he had, he would have told her and she wouldnt have been unaware of it. Buena saw an opportunity to tease: Paulita is living with her boyfriend, aunt, didnt you know? I thought Paulita had told you and received grief from the family before she went to live with her boyfriend. Boyfriend? Estre Berrocals brow furrowed even more. Since when did Paulita have a boyfriend? And is she living together? This was certainly a thunderp that caught Estre Berrocal off guard. Yes, Auntie, did I say something wrong? Buena looked like a witticism and covered her mouth. Estre Berrocal said, No, thank you, I have things to do, so Ill leave you. Take care, Aunt. Buena watched Estre Berrocals back as she walked away, a smile of triumph crossing her eyes. Pa Rouco is not afraid of the world, but she is afraid of her parents, isnt she? Let her parents educate her on how to behave. Estre Berrocal came out of the shelter and got a call from Pa Rouco. Hi Estre, I was in the cafeteria and it was too noisy to hear the phone, did you miss me when you called? Estre Berrocal was not happy to hear her daughters soft, childlike voice, but her voice was slightly cold: Paulita, Im here at the Imperial, Im under your bedroom,e see me. Pa Roucos rms went off and her heart beat like a roller coaster. Shit, Estre wouldnt have known she had moved in with her boyfriend! Pa Rouco didnt even finish her lunch and ran toward the dorm building with her backpack. As she neared the back of the dorm building, Pa Rouco caught a glimpse of Estre Berrocal. Estre! Pa Rouco ran up to her, breathing heavily, Estre, why did youe without saying hello? Estre Berrocal looked at her gasping and said, If I had greeted you, I probably wouldnt even have known you had a boyfriend, let alone that you had the nerve to live with one now that you dont even live in the school dormitory Pa Roucos little face turned white on the spot. Tell me, Paulita, what other scandalous secrets are you keeping from me and your father? Pa Rouco immediately shook her little hand and head like a rattle, No more! I swear! Estre Berrocal bit her lip, feeling that this was too big for her, and pulled out her phone to call Adam Rouco. Pa Rouco grabbed her phone as quickly as she could, Estre what are you doing? Call your father and tell him what youve done. No! Pa Rouco, with a sobbing face and a t mouth, grabbed Estre Berrocals hand and shook it petntly, almost crying, Estre, please dont tell dad yet, okay? Estre, you said you love me the most, so please help me hide it for a while, okay? If I dont tell, if you dont tell, daddy wont know!. Estre Berrocal looked at her with a frown and sighed, Paulita, usually I can help you hide when you get in trouble, but you know youre too bold this time? No, I have to call your father and tell him, and sooner orter hell find out, and this time, I wont be your aplice. Star, no Im wrong I cant? Please, Star, daddys going to make me put on my face. Face the wall there is light, Pa Rouco, you know youve gone too far this time? Pa Rouco, with tears in her eyes, nodded her head hurriedly and politely, I know, Ive gone too far, Estre save me you, dont ever warn daddy. Estre Berrocal was so frustrated by her pouting that she dropped her little hand and said with a straight face, I can keep your father out of this for now, but you need to tell me exactly who your boyfriend is, how long youve been dating him and who he is. Pa Rouco put her little hands up in a vow, Definitely.Text property ? N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org. Estre Berrocal took Pa Rouco to a quiet coffee shop near the school. Estre Berrocal ordered atte and Pa Rouco ordered a cappino and a small muffin and cake for dessert. Estre Berrocal looked at her daughter with a serious expression, From now on, confessions are lenient and resistance is hard, so be honest. Pa Roucos face fell: Are you my real mother? Its like torturing a prisoner. Paulita, now you are a prisoner, and when your fatheres to torture you, it wont be simple torture, it will be severe torture. Severe torture Pa Rouco shrunk her little neck and shuddered. What was the mans name? Severo Laris. Estre Berrocal growled softly, What a name, and it goes with yours. Pa Rouco, upon hearing this, immediately narrowed her eyes wide and smiled in agreement, Yes, of course! Estre Berrocal threw cold water on her, But no matter how good the others name is, your father and I are not going to match it. Pa Roucos heart dropped to her feet and she gave a fierce, milky Oh. Is he from your school? asked Estre Berrocal. Yes. Hes our Alumni. A third-year student. Estre Berrocal got to know this Severo Laris a little better after asking all the questions. Arrange for that boyfriend of yours to meet with me. Ja? Estre, are you going to give him a hard time?. Pa Roucos little face was sour. Estre Berrocal frowned, He kidnapped you, shouldnt I give him a hard time? If it were your father here today, Id be waiting for him to get his ass kicked. Pa Rouco puffed up her little mouth: But from the beginning, I was the one who chased him, he didnt kidnap me, I managed to get a boyfriend, and you and daddy are going to scare him away?. Estre Berrocal: Listen, is that what a girl should say? Youre not married yet, so why are you giving your elbow? That Severo, what kind ofpulsion did he put on you? He bewitched you so much that your mother and father wont address you. Pa Rouco grunted, picked up her little school bag and sulked up to walk forward. Estre Berrocal looked at the little girl with a mixture of good humor and amusement and reached out to tug on the strap of her school bag, Come on,e with me to the hotel. Chapter 837: She objects to living together Back at the hotel, in the presidential suite, mother and daughter sleep on their backs. Pa Rouco hid under the covers with her phone and texted Severo Laris: Severo, I cante back tonight, my mother came to Imperial and found out about us, and she said she wants to see you tomorrow. Soon, Severo Laris replied to the message: I can see your mother. Pa Rouco shuddered a little, No, the thing is, if my mother gives you a hard time, Ill tell her youve gone home for the winter vacations so she wont see you. Severo Laris is not the kind of person who hides when things go wrong, If in the end we have to meet, lets meet before, Im not afraid that your mother will give me an upset, besides, you are young, you have a rtionship with me, you are supposed to give exnations to your family, dont fight with them because of me, eh? Pa Rouco was raised by The Rouco family and, at eighteen just turned eighteen, was inevitably willful, and the responsibility for her going to live with him earlier was hers. He was seven years older than she was and much more mature and stable at heart. He did not deny that there was an element of selfishness in bringing her to live with him, wanting to keep her pure and white in a tight circle, just for him. Even if the people of The Rouco family reproached him and gave him a hard time, he felt he deserved it, after all he had kidnapped The Rouco familys most precious treasure. Pa Rouco hid under the sheets and curved her lips at this message from Severo Laris. Severo Laris will be by her side through thick and thin. Just as I put the phone away, Estre Berrocals cold voicees from behind me, Youre still texting him at this hour? Pa Roucos heart leapt and she turned to look, Estre, are you still awake?. I fell asleep and you wanted to run to him? Estre Berrocal looked at her daughters innocent little face. She bit her lip and said, No, I was just afraid I would worry if I didnt find him, so I texted to let you know. Estre Berrocal smiled softly, He pretty much knows what hes doing. Estre Berrocal remembered something more serious and asked, Paulita, tell me honestly, how far did you and Severo Laris go? Pa Roucos hand under the sheets, tight, a little apprehensive, Estre would be upset if I told her that I had done it all with Severo Laris, wouldnt she? When Dad finds out, hell have Severo Laris killed. No, he didnt go anywhere. She shut me out. Estre Berrocal frowned and pressed, What step is it without, holding hands, kissing? She dropped her little face, Mmm. Estre Berrocal sighed in relief and opted to believe her daughter, saying, I have to tell your father about your affair with Severo Laris. Estre , she said, her little face scrunched up in misery. Estre Berrocal: If you dont tell your father voluntarily, the consequences will be worse when your father finds out passively. The fact that you and Severo Laris lived together before, I can hide it for you. Really, Estre you are very nice! Dont thank me yet, I have conditions too, I can keep your father out of your cohabitation, but only if you leave Severo Laris house and stop living with him, can you do that? Pa Rouco agreed immediately, Yes! I will move back into the residence at the beginning of the school year and I will no longer live with Severo Laris. Estre Berrocal looked at her sincere little face and was quite satisfied, nodding, After that its up to you whether I tell all this to your father or not, so dont even think of cheating me, besides Imperial is very close to The Holy City, you know, I have all the time in the world to fly to Imperial and assault you. It sounds like a luxury to stay in Imperial and eat Severo Laris cuisine in the future.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Paulita, you were raised in a hothouse by your father, by me and by your grandfather, and you have never seen the dangers of the human heart, and though you are an adult, you are still a child. to protect you. Pa Rouco nodded and said, Estre, I know you and Papa are trying to protect me, but Estre, I love Severo Laris, and I have never felt that I liked anyone so much that I wanted to be with him every day, every day. Estre, when you were in love with daddy, did you have that feeling? Estre Berrocal smiled, leaned back, looked up at the chandelier on the ceiling and said softly, Of course I did. But when I was with your father, both your father and I were real adults who could take responsibility for our actions. Estre Berrocal turned her head sideways, looked at her daughter and continued, Paulita, you are too young, you are not responsible for your actions now, if you were twenty-two now or a little older, your father and I would have stayed out of your love life. If Severo Laris is a calm and sensible boy, Estre Berrocal will be relieved, but if he is a man who ys with her feelings, Paulita will be hurt by him. Estre, are you so unconvinced of my vision? Estre Berrocal was taken aback, she hadnt expected such a rhetorical question from Paulita, and suddenly realized that her Paulita seemed to have grown up, out of her sight. Pa Rouco winked and said earnestly, Estre, Severo is not a slut and I trust him. Just like you trusted daddy. Estre Berrocal held out her hand and stroked his little head, Its rare to find a man who canpare with your father. I remember you saying that Angelo wasnt as good as your father, and I always thought you werent interested in him because you were too young to open up emotionally. But now it seems its not that youre not enlightened, you just dont like that Angelo guy. Angelo is great, I like being friends with him and being a hairdresser, but not as a boyfriend. Estre Berrocal asked curiously, Why, you and Angelo grew up as childhood friends, so you must be very close, to put it mildly. Pa Rouco says, When I wanted pears, Angelo would give me a cart full of apples, and when I wanted strawberries, Angelo would give me a bunch of carrots, and he was very, very good to me, but Angelo and I were never in the same rhythm. Angelo has a lot of girls in his life and he doesnt just have me in his eyes, so even though hes sad about losing me, hes not really sad. What about Severo? There was a serious gleam in the young womans eyes, Severo Laris is bored, he doesnt even have recreational activities, before the only two things in his life were study and work, now, there is one more thing, and that is with me. Estre Berrocal never imagined that her daughter, whom she had watched grow up, would have the ideas of a young adult about rtionships. For a moment, there were mixed feelings, not knowing whether to be relieved or distressed. Pa Rouco says, I am important but unnecessary to Angelo, but I can feel that I am important and necessary to Severo. Without me, his life would be, really, boring. Estre Berrocalughs: The more you say, the more I am interested in this Severo Laris, and above all I am interested in knowing how good he can be to charm my Paulita into whispering good things in my ear for him all the time. I had always known that my Paulita was intelligent and had good judgment since she was a child. But how much better could Severo be than a man like his father? Papa is good, but Severo is also good to me at heart. Estre Berrocal sighed, How sad your father would be if he heard you say that. Adam Rouco is a true ve to his daughter. Estre Berrocal dreaded to think how he would react if she told him that Paulita was in love. Chapter 838: Mother-daughter talk When Estre Berrocal awoke the next morning, Pa Rouco was still awake, sleeping soundly with her little legs crossed over herp and one arm across her stomach. Estre Berrocalughed at her annoying sleeping posture, and said she was an adult and not a child, but what part of her sleeping posture was not childlike? Estre Berrocal cautiously turned away from her, got out of bed, and then went to the bathroom to wash. Thinking about it, it felt indefinably strange to go see Severo Laris now. After all, Paulita only has a rtionship with Severo Laris, not a marriage, so why meet the parents? Estre Berrocal would have approved of Severo Laris if she had really known him, and almost identally fell in love with Paulita and Severo Laris. You cant see it. But Paulitas affair with Severo Laris was something she had to tell Adam Rouco for it to be true. But theres no hurry, its better to talk about it in person when we get home, otherwise Adam Rouco will get angry and fly straight to Imperial, which will be hard to deal with. His main mission this time was just toe to Imperial to catch up with udi and then go home with Paulita. Without the task of meeting Severo Laris, Paulita was dragged behind Estre Berrocal and Tia udi for shopping and afternoon coffee. She had not contacted Severo Laris for two or three days in a row, and he seemed to be busy with something and had not contacted her. The day Estre Berrocal and Paulita left Imperial, they were taken to the airport by the Vasconcellos family car. Before leaving, udi said to her, Why dont you stay at Imperial for a few more days, it turns out Angelo ising back from winter vacation in a few days and he and Paulita havent seen each other in a while. Estre Berrocal smiled and politely declined, The tickets are all bought, Ill catch up with you the next time Ie to see Paulita at the Imperial. udi smiled slightly, stroked Paulitas little head and said, Paulita, youve beening to Imperial almost all year and you donte to Aunt udis for dinner. When youe to school next term, you cane to udis whenever you want on Saturdays and weekends. you know what? Paulita nodded willingly, Well, I will definitelye to Aunt udis for dinner next term. You and Angelo, develop more of a rtionship At the mention of the subject, Estre Berrocal deliberately nced at the time on her watch and interrupted udi with a smile, Spike, its almost time to check in. udi said, Then go, well meet next time. Right. When Estre Berrocal had dragged Paulita to the front door, she said, Your Aunt udi would be devastated if she knew you had a boyfriend now and it wasnt her son. Angelo and I have always been simply furry children, and its you adults who always put us together. Estre Berrocalughed, I didnt put you together with Angelo, and your father even less so. Paulita frowned a little and said, But I feel a little guilty that Tia udi has been so good to me. Estre Berrocal squealed and pinched her little nose, You still feel guilty, little girl. When I boarded the ne, it had not yet taken off. Pa Rouco was still fiddling with her phone. A flight attendant came over and reminded her, Miss, the ne is taking off soon, please turn off your cell phone and any other electronicmunication devices. Oh, Ill turn it off in a minute. Estre Berrocal looked at her, Contacting Severo?. Pa Rouco texted Severo Laris: Ill let him know Iming back to The Holy City. Estre Berrocal raised an eyebrow, By the way, where is he from?. Hes also from La Ciudad Santa. Estre Berrocal recalled, Ah, I remember, you went back with him on thest national holiday, didnt you? He even called you then to tell you he was home, but I got that call. After Pa Rouco sent the message, she waited for a while and the person did not answer, but the ne was about to take off again, so she had to turn off her phone. Estre, arent I supposed to be with Severo? Estre Berrocal was slightly bbergasted, Why are you asking that all of a sudden, hadnt you said you liked him? Pa Rouco sighed, separated her small shoulders and said, Estre, would it disappoint you and Daddy if I grew up to be different from what you adults expect me to be, in your eyes? Estre Berrocal reached out, stroked his little head and said at length, Why? Your father and I have never wanted to control your life or make you grow up qualitatively, even if you grow up differently than we expected, as long as it is not in a bad direction, even if it is different we will ept it because you are our daughter. Pa Rouco looked at her with a ttened little mouth and said, Daddy wont let me fall in love, but just now I do, will Daddy be disappointed because of this, and will he be even more disappointed because the person I like is Severo Laris? Estre Berrocal smiled softly, Is your father that shallow in your eyes? You are the apple of his eye and he will forgive you no matter what you have done, let alone fall in love, and as long as you dont do anything out of ce, your father wont meddle. Because I grew up in the eyes of many uncles and aunts, Uncle Esteban, Aunt Dulcina, Uncle Montrelle, Aunt udi, and they all thought I would be with Angelo. Estre Berrocal curved her lips, But things in this world never go as nned, life always goes wrong in that one in a million. There was a time when your father and I fell out of favor with a lot of people, but after going round and round, I still stand firm with your father. If youre happy with yourself, what does it matter if others are unhappy? But I dont want to bother you and dad. Your father and I wont be unhappy as long as the person you like, who treats you well, is not one-tenth of a bad person and is a healthy, normal person. If your father and I dont care, as far as Uncle Esteban, Aunt Dulcina, Uncle Montrelle and Aunt udi being unhappy with you, we have to care even less. Pa Rouco, red-eyed, threw herself into the arms of Estre Berrocal, Estre. Estre Berrocal patted her on the back and said with a smile, Why are you crying, Paulita? So these growing pains are not enough to affect your pursuit of life. You are luckier than the average person because you have more than enough opportunities and qualifications to pursue your dreams, the life you like to live, even the kind of person you want to be, even if you dont try hard. A lot of people dont get to go and choose, but you do.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. I know, its the opportunity Dad created for me. All your father expects of you is that you live a happy and joyful life; in his realm of thought, no other trivial matter is as important as this one. Star, thank you, for putting yourself in my ce. I am your mother, of course I have to take care of you. Chapter 839: The abyss that belongs to Severo Laris Severo Laris saw the message Pa Rouco had sent him and was about to respond when his phone rang. The caller ID showed andline number from the old house. Severo Laris answered, Hi, Mom. On the other end of the line, Modestes voice was a bit panicky: Hey Severo, donte back for the year-end holidays this year. Severo Laris frowned, Whats wrong, Mom? Ive booked a flight back the day after tomorrow. Marshal Chan. The officer called me and told me that your father finished his sentence two days ago, eight years ago, Severo, and this time, I wont let him hurt us, mother and son. So donte back and never, never let yourself be found by him. In Severo Laris heart, with a sinking feeling, he said calmly, Fine. But hes in The Holy City, Mom, so why dont youe to the Imperial. Modeste said, We switched ces eight years ago, Cordoba City is so far away that he wont be able to find it, but you, Im afraid, will find your school, Severo, you must be careful. After exchanging greetings with his mother, Severo Laris hangs up the phone and stands still, for a long time. Eight years have passed and he has been released after serving his sentence. However, he is no longer the child he was and his mother is no longer as weak as before, so his new life will not end with the mans release from prison. Severo Laris eyes were cold and somber, and his fingertips gripping the phone were blue and white from the force. Leopoldo arrived in Imperial on the green train and pulled out the old newspapers he had collected in his rag bag and smoothed out the crumpled ones.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. The young man from the newspaper, dressed in a modest, generous white shirt and ck pants, with a tie, stood in the living room, calm and collected, with painted eyebrows, cool and handsome, imposing. The newspaper was talking about the rape case that Severo Laris had won not long ago, and which had brought him fame. Heh, the brat, hes having fun. Leopoldo grimaced and looked at the bottom of the paper: the data of Severo Lawyer, Bufete S, R, L. I cant believe you opened aw firm, youve grown in stature. Leopoldo leaves the train station and boards the bus. On the bus, he pulls out the old-fashioned cell phone and dials the number of the newspaper. Severo Laris was receiving a client at thew firm when the phone rang at the firms reception desk. Hello, hello, this is Bufete S, R, L. Since it had been eight years since he had seen him and the boys voice had changed a bit as he had grown older, Leopoldo didnt realize at first that it was his son, Severo Laris. Leopoldo said, I want to see yourwyer Severo, Severo Laris, put him on the phone. Severo Laris was momentarily struck by the arrogant and insolent voice that came over the phone, and although it had been eight years since he had seen him, he still heard Leopoldos voice at first. Severo Laris gaze intensified a few shades, glowing with a cold, sharp light, Youre looking for Severo Lawyer, what is it? On the other end of the phone, Leopoldoughed, a sly, mockingugh, Im the real father of your Severo Lawyer, and Im looking for him, for support, of course! Have your Severo Lawyere and answer the phone. Severo Laris eyes raised waves of fear, deeper than the sea, and cold, hard words came from his thin lips, word for word: Are you worthy? Leopold was stunned, and only then did he realize, with hindsight, that perhaps the person on the other end of the line was his wonderful son, Severo Laris. He snorted contemptuously, Whether he is worthy or not, I am his real father, he cannot escape me in this life, he must bear the responsibility of supporting me, even if he sues the court, he cannot escape. As if it were a poisonous spell. Resounding in Severo Laris ears. The feeling of having hated someone, which Severo Laris did not have before, is now there. Leopoldo stood guard at the entrance of the S, R, L Law Firm for two days and was bombarded once by Rufio, who squatted by a flower bed on the side instead of at the entrance of the S, R, L Law Firm. Severo Laris was so annoyed that he couldnte to work at the firm. Rufio told Severo Laris to stay hidden. But Severo Laris knew that was not the fundamental solution, that he could hide from him for a day or two, but not for the rest of his life, unless Severo Laris didnt show up in court, didnt work and cut off all business. So Severo Laris took the initiative and made a phone call to Leopoldo: Lets get together and talk about what you want. The address of the appointment, a private club next to the S, R, L Law Firm, is highly confidential and was arranged by Rufio. Inside the clubhouse, Leopoldo looked coquettishly at Severo Laris well-dressed appearance, Youre a useful student, youve done well over the years, youve even opened aw firm. Severo Laris face was expressionless as he said coolly, I am not the owner of the firm and it is useless for you to brag. Hmph, what do I need yourw firm for, I dont want yourw firm. Severo Laris cuts to the chase and asks, How much do you want?. Leopoldo frowns and looks at him with mock sadness, You are my son, is it appropriate for you to ask me such an emotionally hurtful question? What is appropriate or not for a man like you, say how much. It was clear that Severo Laris had no patience for further tangling with him and was impatient. Leopoldoughed lightly and said, I dont want your money, I already told you, I just want you to support me, thats not too much, right Severo Lawyer? Under the table, Severo Laris hand, clenched into a fist, his face, impassive, bargained with him with a mechanical indifference, What kind of support do you call maintenance? Leopoldo said brazenly, Im going to live with you, youre going to cook for me, youre going to serve me and take care of me. Oh, yes, and call me dad. Be like any other normal father-son rtionship, you are my son, and when you get rich and make money, you have to be filial with me. The conditions heid down, word for word, were like a big joke. As a child, he drank to excess on numerous asions, domestically. He and his mother were violent and emptied the familys savings to go out and buy alcohol and hang out. One year, at the start of school, Leopoldo stole his mothers hard-earned school fees for him. That year, Severo Laris stood at the entrance to the alley and watched his mother crying from house to house, borrowing money and being looked down upon, in order to keep him in school. How could he not hate Severo Laris. Between him and Leopoldo, to be like a normal father-son rtionship in this world? He was just capricious. Severo Laris did not kill him because there was still humanity, a code of his own and a vision of thew to be awyer. If it was a matter of morals and right and wrong, Leopoldo would have been cut by him I dont know how many times. Leopoldo picked up a sandwich and put it in his mouth, asking in the old fashioned way, Where is your mother? I want to see your mother, we are going back to being a normal family and your mother has to be there. Severo Laris said, word for word, With me, you will never, ever see her again in your life. Leopoldoughed at his shrill tone and patted the soda crumbs that had fallen out of his hand, Its okay, theres nothing to be gained by talking to her anyway, my son is awyer, I would be the best one to talk to my son. Severo Laris frowns coldly: Why dont you go and die?. Leopoldo was not surprised to hear such words and did not care much, he even smiled and said, How am I going to die, I have not had my fortune yet, my son is now awyer, I want my fortune, I want you to support me, you are so good, you must let me be good as an old man, right? Severus Laris closed his eyes tightly, his teeth on the verge of grinding. The most inescapable thing in life is not poverty, not sickness, but birth. To have a rogue and scoundrel kidnapper father. Chapter 840: A field of chickens is full of storms. Paulita followed Estre Berrocal back to La familia Rouco for the New Year. But as the New Year approached, Adam Rouco noticed that his daughters mood did not seem to be high. Why it seems like Paulita doesnt look like my daughter anymore after college. Estre Berrocals mouth twisted, Where did you get that feeling. Adam Rouco frowned slightly, Somethings not right with this girl. When she came back from vacation, she was always attentive to him at every opportunity, cutting fruit for him, serving him coffee and water, and saying she wasplimenting him. She had always been naughty, and suddenly she was so well behaved and obedient to him, instead he felt that this girl had some ulterior motive. Lucio Rouco spat aside, I think my sister is in love and is giving him a shot of caution. With this reminder from Lucio Rouco, Estre Berrocal choked, Ahem, that, Adam, I have something to tell you. Adam Rouco goes upstairs with Estre Berrocal and enters the studio. What is it, and avoid Lucio? Estre Berrocal took a deep breath and said, You promise me you wont get angry or irritated. Adam Rouco curved his lips and looked yfully at his wife, You rarely talk to me like that after having Lucio. What do you have to give me as a precaution. Can you be told that your little girl is in love with someone unvinated? Estre Berrocal cleared her throat and said, Paulita . Paulita has a rtionship at school. Having said that, she unconsciously looked at Adam Rouco and, sure enough, the mans face darkened three shades and even his eyes grew cold. Just know that it will end like this. Estre Berrocal hastened to say, But dont worry and dont rush to confront Paulita, shes not a girl who messes with the feelings of men and women, its a normal rtionship, you shouldnt be so sensitive. When was this? asked Adam Rouco. Estre Berrocal rubbed her neck and said, This has been going on for a while. Adam Rouco: So its been a while? Ahem. Estre Berrocal reassured, I also found out recently that the girl didnt tell us because she was afraid we would discipline her for this matter, in fact,. Adam, at eighteen she is also an adult, it is normal to fall in love in college, it doesnt have to be a bad thing. Adam Rouco narrowed his dark eyes, Has he asked you toe lobby for me?. Estre Berrocal shook her head hastily, Of course not. Adam Rouco repressed a sullen feeling in his heart and, after a long silence, suddenly asked Estre Berrocal, What was he like? Did you know him? No, no. At first, when I found out, I said I would meet, but then it didnt feel right. Its not like were talking about marriage, whats the point of meeting the parents. Adam Rouco frowned, Talking about marriage? He has good thoughts.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Adam Rouco pursed his lips, a little depressed that his daughter, whom he had raised in the palm of his hand, had started falling in love with a wild boy behind his back. She is only eighteen, still a child, what does she know about love and affection. Estre Berrocal said cautiously, Adam, I think you should not exaggerate in this matter. She came back from her vacation because she feared you would show her this, and from the time she returned from her vacation until now, she has always obeyed your wishes in everything, not daring to disobey in the least, she is afraid of breaking your heart. Adam Rouco found this amusing and irritating: So youve been serving me coffee and cutting fruit for days, not because you really love me as a father, but because of another man, fearing that I will prevent you from having a rtionship with that savage? Estre Berrocals mouth twitches: I said to myself: thats more or less what it means if you think about it. But Adam Rouco is wise, calm and measured, and does not directly question his daughter, as other parents do. After calming down, I began to reflect on myself. Adam Rouco, puzzled, asked, Estre, dont I spoil her enough? Estre Berrocal said, How can she think you dont spoil her or love her, when you dont spoil Paulita as much as the old man, but hold her in your hands and dont let her melt in your mouth? The two things that Paulitacked most in this family were material things and love, and these two things that the adults gave to their siblings were almost the fullest and best. Adam Rouco became even more perplexed, If I love her so much, why is she still afraid to initiate the matter with me and ask you to be the go-between? Estre Berrocal smiled slightly, knowing he was not alive, and looked at him with teary eyes, Adam, are you jealous? Shouldnt I be jealous when my precious daughter, whom I have raised for so many years, suddenly falls in love with a wild boy and goes behind my back? He, he. Adam Rouco said, I can stay out of things between kids, but I have to find out what kind of person the other one is. And of course, I support you in doing that. Estre Berrocal was about to leave the studio when Adam Rouco called out to her, By the way, dont tell Paulita that you told me, pretend she didnt know. Estre Berrocal smiled intrigued: A moment ago you said you were angry with her, now why do you care about her emotions. The mouth is the heart. As Estre Berrocal left the studio, Adam Rouco phoned his assistant Santino. Hey Santino, check on someone for me. Inside the bedroom, Paulita searches for a signal with her cell phone. Why cant I get a single message from Severo Laris these days when the signal is clearly full? It had been five or six days since they separated, and he hadnt missed her at all? It was better that she take the initiative. I dont know how long it would take Severo Laris, the ice cube, to take the initiative. Severo, what are you doing, back in The Holy City? After I sent it, I waited four or five minutes and still no response from the other side. Pa Rouco sent another, Severo, I miss you so much. Did you miss me? It was followed by an emoji of a cute little girl. By the time Severo Laris received this information, Leopoldo had already found his home in Imperial. The police had already been called, but Leopoldo was his father, and not only was it useless to call the police, it caused gossip. Leopoldo is staying in Severo Laris apartment very generously. Leopoldo inspected the decoration and furnishings of the house, Its a lot of money, to be able to afford such a nice house, my son is really something. Leopoldo looks at the photo album on disy in the window, the photo that Susana took of Severo Laris and Pa Rouco when they went to Monte Puro. Leopoldo picks up the frame and says with a smile, A handsome man and a beautiful woman, a perfect couple, Severo. Quite beautiful. Severo Laris passed him a cold knife, came striding over and snatched the album from him with a split hand, Dont touch anything in here. Fine, dont touch it or dont touch it at all. Leopold leaned back on the couch with his hands resting on the back of his neck in a very rxed manner. A nuisance to the core. Youre not leaving, are you? Leopoldo shook his head, Why should I leave, this is my sons house, which is my home. Fine. Severo Laris gathered his things and walked out mming the door. Behind him, Leopoldos voice could be heard calling him, What are you doing,e back tonight and cook for me!. Severo Laris could not get rid of him, nor could he use legal means to do so, so he simply left him out in the open. How long will Leopoldo be able to stay here when his water and electricity are cut off? Chapter 841: Stuck in the mud, he’s covered in dirty water Severo Laris gets into a cab with his luggage. The driver asked, Where to, young man? Severo Laris said in a light voice, I havent thought about it yet, so feel free to open it and Ill let you know when I think of something. The driver lost his smile, but said nothing, thinking the young man had lost his love and was in a bad mood, Okay, let me know when you think of it. Severo Laris looked at his phone. lita had sent many messages, the most important one, saying she missed him. She wanted toe back: he missed her too. But he couldnt feel like going back. Severo Laris slowly closed his eyes and leaned back, thinking: thats it, Leopoldo wants to pester her, so lets go on, she still has plenty of time left to be with Leopoldo. It is Leopoldo who should be afraid, for after all, he is at maturity. Severo Laris was never to be feared. The Holy City, inside The Vis of Repulse Bay. Adam Rouco received an email from Santino with all the information about Severo Laris. Severo Laris, male, twenty-five years old, native of La Ciudad Santa, third year research student at Imperial University Adam Roucos eyes passed over this irrelevant information and fixed on the name in the biological fathers column. Leopoldo. The name, so familiar. Scroll down the electronic file. Leopoldo, who was released from prison after serving an eight-year sentence for the kidnapping of a ten-year-old girl eight years ago. Adam Roucos gaze sank and a wave of horror surged in his eyes.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal walked in with a cup of coffee, Adam, the coffee is ready. She walked over and put the coffee in Adam Roucos hand, seeing him stiffen a little, she frowned a little and called out to him again, Adam? Whats wrong with you? Adam Rouco looked back at him, with serious, grave eyes, The boy Paulita was in love with, are you sure his name is Severo? Yes, Paulita herself told me, and oh yes, he is still our people from La Ciudad Santa. So, the information is correct. Estre Berrocal, seeing his grim gesture, asked him, Whats the matter, have you heard anything about Severo Laris bad character? No. Its not him who has the problem, its his father. Estre Berrocal frowned, What happened with his father?. Remember when Paulita was kidnapped when she was ten years old? Estre Berrocal said, Of course I remember, but what does that have to do with Severos father? Adam Roucos brow furrowed, Severo Laris biological father is named Leopoldo, the same kidnapper who kidnapped Paulita for ransom with us eight years ago and got out of jail. Estre Berrocals heart fluttered and her face went half white. Estre Berrocal will always remember the summer when Paulita was about to celebrate her tenth birthday and was taken away from school by someone who wanted money and offered five million dors. Five million is not enough for the Rouco family, and five million for Paulitas peace is even less. In the end, although it was a false rm, Paulita was rescued and the kidnapper was arrested. Under torture, it was learned that the other party was not manipted by anyone behind the scenes, but simply had an eye on the Rouco familys money. Paulita was also unharmed and the kidnapper did notmit a felony, so the sentence ended up being eight years in prison. But how is it possible for Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal to feelfortable and ept that Paulita is with the son of a kidnapper, and that the kidnapper kidnapped none other than Paulita? So, should we tell Paulita about this? Adam Rouco hesitated and said, On second thought, whether she knows it or not, she and Severo Laris cant get back together, and now that Leopoldo is out of jail, theres no guarantee that he wont do it again. Estre Berrocal bit her lip and said with some concern, But Paulita really likes Severo Laris, will she throw a tantrum if she doesnt break up with him? Adam Rouco, who naturally knows his daughter, is bound to have a tantrum, but in this case, there is no room for her to be capricious. Three dayster, the water and electricity were cut off at Severo Laris house, in the Imperial neighborhood, because the utility bills had not been paid on time. Leopoldo, under pressure, ran to the entrance of Bufete S, R, L and caused a disturbance. Severo,e out with me! What do you mean you cut off the water and electricity in the house? Inside thew firm, Rufio and Lastra look outside with a headache. Lastra was furious: Call the police and have the old man arrested!. Rufio sighed, The other day he made a scandal, called the police, but for what, they released him again after giving exnations, and now Severo has no other fundamental solution but to avoid him, as long as he doesnt break thew or continue to be arrested. Severo is unlucky to have such a father. Rufio stood up and said, Im going to get rid of him, hes in front of the firm every day and our business suffers. Rufio approached the door of the firm and looked at Leopoldo with a good face, I say, old man, its no useing to the firm to shout when Severo is on leave and is not in the firm. And if you keep disturbing the public order in front of our office, I can sue you. Leopoldo is a shameless man who has already been in society and Rufios words do not scare him at all. Leopoldo said, Tell Severo Laris to put water and electricity in my house or I will have the press denounce him!. Rufio shouted, Why are you going to expose Severo? Leopoldo said with righteous indignation, I want to expose him for not being filial to the elderly, not supporting his parents and deliberately cutting off the water and electricity to the house, slyly kicking me out. Besides, he is awyer who has done such a shameful thing, I can be even more shameless than him! Rufio is eager to blurt out: if a man has no shame, he is invincible. Leopoldo cursed for a while at the entrance to the Bufete S, R, L. Seeing that it had little effect, he seemed to tire of cursing and left. Rufio hurried to call Severo Laris and informed him of Leopoldos visit to Bufete S, R, L to cause trouble. Severo, you better watch out for that old man in your house, he is very brazen, he may look for the media and say that you are a wolf and that you do not support him and put on a show of bitterness, which will not reflect well on you then. Let him make a scene, he better make a scene so I lose my job, and if I lose my job, he wont be able to suck my blood. Rufio froze, Youre killing a thousand enemies and hurting yourself. However, Rufio thought about it and there was no better way than Severo Laris not to do it. After all, if Leopold were his father, he would be furious, and he would support him.. It would be better to kill him with a knife. An hourter, Leopoldo bought a loudspeaker from somewhere and shouted at the entrance of the S, R, L Law Firm. Everybodye in and listen to what I have to say. I did something bad eight years ago, went to jail and spent a few years in prison, it was my fault and maybe I embarrassed my son. I regret it more than I can say. I got out of prison and came out full of joy to see my son, hopefully to be able to live with him, take care of him and be forgiven by him. I know I really didnt set a good example as a father. I am ashamed. Now I see that my son has be awyer, I am delighted. I took the train to Imperial to meet him with every intention of reforming, but I guess I resented being a parent with an ex-convict and having all the water and electricity shut off in the house. I know I dont deserve his forgiveness, but now I dont know where to live, I just miss my son, but my son doesnt even see me now. Leopoldos pathetic appearance soon drew a crowd of passersby. This old man is so pathetic, how his son is so disgusted with the poor and the rich. His son has such a hard heart, and it is normal for him to do evil when he is young, but a father and son is a father and son after all. Its starting to be one of those days when people keep putting old people out on the street. His son is such a wolf that hes awyer. Leopoldo won the sympathy of many passersby, some of whom even recorded the images and posted them on video. Once fermented on the, and after being retweeted by several vloggers, the story quickly became a hot topic and the news search of the moment. Chapter 842: Thinking of her with long tentacles Pa Rouco was awakened by Susanas life-threatening chain of calls as she slept in the wee hours of the morning. When she picked up the phone, Susanas voice pierced her eardrums with emotion: Paulita! Your Severo is in the news again. Pa Rouco rubbed her eyes, Did he win anotherwsuit?.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. No! His scumbag father set him up to take a hit! His scum daddy is so shameless that he does one thing in front of people and another behind their backs! Scum daddy? Pa Rouco came to her senses and remembered that Severo had told her that his father had been a kidnapper and had gone to jail. But isnt Severos father in jail? Susana said, His father recently got out of jail and as soon as he did, he made out!. Im going to stop talking to you for a moment to watch the news. After Pa Rouco hung up the phone, she quickly went to check the hotspots and saw a video that had gone viral on the Inte. A middle-aged and elderly man with a loudspeaker at the entrance of Bufete S, R, L denouncing the indignity of Severo Laris. Pa Rouco thought Severo Laris father looked familiar, but she could never remember where she had met him. But she didnt think deeply about it, and all her attention was on Severo Laris being sullied. That video, already has 50. 000 retweets, 70. 000ments and 110. 000 likes. Thements section is full of uninformed people and keyboard warriors who keep slinging mud against Severo Laris. Thosements were nasty. Shortly thereafter, some Inte users ran to the official blog of Bufete S, R, L and cursed him, denouncing Bufete S, R, L for hiring unscrupulous and hicalwyers. Public opinion has festered so much that Inte users have poured foul on it and no one cares about the alleged truth. Pa Rouco immediately called Severo Laris. Severo Laris was slow to pick up the phone. Severo the words came to her lips but she swallowed them back down. Severo Laris answered quietly, Whats wrong? Pa Rouco knew that a man of his pride did not mind putting his embarrassments in front of others to gain their sympathy and pity. If he did not mention it voluntarily, she would not ask again. Pa Rouco shook her head and said, Nothing, its just that I sent you a message the other day but you didnt answer me. Severo Laris tone was, as always, light and uncharacteristic: Im going to be a little busytely and I may not be able to return your messages in time. Well, thats fine. She agreed, holding back the acidity in the back of her throat. He wanted to tell her to ignore the viciousments on the Inte, that these people didnt know him. But in the end, there was silence. Because she knew that Severo Laris, the one she had fallen in love with, was strong inside and didnt need anyone to pity her. She was only with him because she liked and loved him, not out of pity. Each of them remained silent for a long while, but both of them did not tacitly hang up the phone. After a long while, Severo Laris deep voice rang again, lita. Well, I do. Severo Laris paused and said in a muted voice, Happy holidays. Its Christmas Eve. Pa Rouco smiled sweetly, pretending to be rxed, Severo Laris, be happy too, not only on Christmas Eve, but every day from now on. After a long while, she said, Good. On the other end of the phone, Severo Laris smiles slightly. Pa Rouco couldnt hold back the tears and hid under the covers, sniffling when Severo Laris heard her. Lita? Im fine, I just miss you so much. How lonely she must have felt to spend Christmas Eve alone at the Imperial and yet endure so much criticism and gossip. Severo Laris said, I miss you too. Near the end of the call, Pa Rouco said, Severo, no matter how many people turn against you, I will be with you. A warm current flowed through Severo Laris heart, very hot and warm. But she did not know how she could do without it to face the world with him. This sort of thing is enough for him toe alone. On Christmas Eve night, Severo Laris sat in his hotel, looking out the window at the lights of all the houses, his heart silent and cold. He went back to the Imperial neighborhood to pick up Costis. Leopoldo is no longer in the Imperial neighborhood, probably because his electricity and water were cut off and he could no longer live there and left on his own. Costis skinny body cowered in a dark corner, and when he saw Severo Laris, he meowed and pounced and ran to Severo Laris feet, his two front paws digging into Severo Laris pant legs. Severo Laris bent down and lifted Ribs up. Ribs leaned on his arms and rubbed hard, in a pout. Severo Laris rubbed his body fur and asked with lowered eyes, Have you been hungry in thest few days? Meow~ she must be hungry. Severo Laris put it in his bag and closed the door. Leopoldo didnt know thebination to the door lock, and this time he left so that the next time he wanted to enter, he would have to open the door for him. Severo Laris took Costis back to the hotel. We bought cat food outside and gave it to Costis, who had a big appetite and ate a big te of cat food. Ribs pouted and stuck out his little tongue and licked his palm. Severo Laris did not think he would be reduced to such a state, and it was a kitten that apanied him on Christmas Eve night. Severo Laris shook his Costis and muttered, Thanks to lita for taking you home in the first ce. Otherwise, he is alone now, without even a cat. On the other side of the window, fireworks explode loudly in romantic colors. Severo Laris turns his head and looks out into the night, where there are bright lights, and although it is dark, a faint glow is visible. Costis was a little sleepy and blinked as he shrank into his arms. Severus Laris looked at Ribs with downcast eyes, Do you miss your mother?. Meow~ When Lita was around, he had a snack every day, and he ate what Lita ate. Severo Laris long, thick eyshes narrowed and his eyes haloed with a hint of dejection as his voice murmured, I miss her too. Very tempting. For the first time in his life, Severo Laris misses someone so much that his thoughts are really like those of modern poetry, with tentacles crawling through his internal organs. Pa Rouco didnt have a good Christmas Eve night either because of the smear campaign against Severo Laris. While watching the Spring Fling dinner with the family, I picked up my phone and got into a fight in the badments section of Weibo, and dragged Susana and Rufio to post and fight. Although the results were marginal, it was good to see that some people saw it and liked it. Adam Rouco was a little displeased with his daughters distraction and frowned slightly, Paulita, tonight is Christmas Eve, what are you doing looking at your cell phone all the time instead of watching TV with grandpa? Roberto Rouco adored his granddaughter, put his arm around Paulita and smiled kindly, Never mind, Im happy to have Paulita sitting next to me. Paulita was a little embarrassed and after tweeting, she put away her lita phone and smiled sweetly at the old man, Grandpa, Im going to watch TV with you. Okay. Seeing that it was after eleven oclock, the old man got a little sleepy and went to bed after ate snack. The sketch was on TV and it wasnt funny. Pa Rouco escapes to her room with her cell phone. Adam Rouco said, This girl has been distracted all the way back from vacation. Estre Berrocal said, Im afraid its because of what happened to Severo Laris. Whats wrong with Severo? asked Adam Rouco, frowning. The matter of Severo and his father, hes on the hot seat, from what I hear, his father used him of not supporting him and Severo is awyer, so its festering on the and Severo is getting a lot of shit thrown at him. Adam Roucos eyes flickered slightly, Where are the Severos?. I think hes still at the Imperial, I heard Paulita say he didnt go back to La Ciudad Santa. Adam Rouco mused, Its still in Severos hands for the two of them to cut ties. Estre Berrocal was stunned, You mean Severo initiated the breakup? Severo is full of storms right now, and what happened to his father, although he had nothing to do with it, the bloodline is unbreakable, and if Paulita stays with him, the aftermath will be endless, so a quick solution is best. Estre Berrocal sighed, But Adam, is it really good for us to meddle so much in their rtionships, even cutting them off behind their backs? If it had been anyone else I was in love with, I wouldnt have done it, but it was Leopoldos son, Estre, and what is this hasty rtionship of herspared to Paulitas well-being. But what if, for Paulita, the rtionship is serious and deliberate? Chapter 843: Cold to the bone Severo Laris On the third day of the year, Adam Rouco embarked on a flight to Imperial. Severo Laris was slightly taken aback when he received the strange chain of calls. The other man was a handsome man of detached courtesy, with a forehead that bore a slight resemnce to Pa Rouco. This man is surrounded by the air of a man who has been in a position of power for a long time, with an elegant and quiet demeanor. In contrast, Severo Laris is a bit younger, given his age and experience. The two men are sitting by the window. Adam Rouco has never minced words and gets straight to the point: Im Pa Roucos father, Adam Rouco. hello. Hello. Adam Rouco told him, I know you have a rtionship with my daughter and I shouldnt have meddled in the affairs between your offspring, but you are Leopoldos son, and it was my daughter that Leopoldo kidnapped, eight years ago, as a child. Severo Laris dark eyes trembled fiercely, a mixture of shock, disbelief and mixed emotions that left him with a lump in his throat, unable to say a word. Ridiculous. Adam Rouco gave him a clear look and said, From the looks of you, I dont think you knew any of this before either. The lump in Severo Laris throat slipped bitterly for a long moment before he spoke, Mr. Adam turned to me to break up with his daughter Adan Rouco is a tough guy in business, but he cant be overbearing in this case, after all, Severo Laris has done nothing wrong. Yes. Severo Laris lowered his eyes, frowned slightly, and asked, Does she know that the man who kidnapped her then was my father? I dont know, I wasnt going to tell her, thats why I came to you, hoping you would take the initiative and break up with her. You should know her well enough to know that if I offer to break up with her, she wont listen to me and say she knows, but shell keep dating you behind your back. The corner of Severo Laris lips curved slightly at the thought of her asionally naughty and superficial way of treating her parents. Yes, I would. It was the first time Adam Rouco had met and spoken to Severo Laris, but it was clear from the way he mentioned Paulita that his feelings for her were not just a young mans game. But this knowledge made Adam Rouco feel even more guilty about him. Adam Rouco pursed his thin lips and said in a low voice, Im sorry, you have done nothing wrong, but I cannot feelfortable leaving my daughter with the son of a dangerous man. Severo Laris was not hostile, just surprisingly calm, he took a deep breath and said, I know, I can understand. If I had known that the girl my father kidnapped eight years ago was her, I wouldnt have agreed to go out with her in the first ce. He had gone down in the dust, but she, who was already a million years old, shouldnt have fallen into the abyss with him. It was okay for Leopold to pursue him, not her. So, please, cut your rtionship with her cleanly, is what I ask of you as a father. Severo Laris hand under the table, pale as ice, Give me a moment. Adam Rouco nodded and agreed, I dont like to be indebted to people, I know you have a lot of problems with your fathertely, I can help you with that. Severo Laris is proud, and when he looks up, his gaze is calm and cold, I can handle my own affairs, Senor Adan, I have agreed to break up with Paulita, please let me have thest bit of pride. Adam Rouco froze slightly, with a glint of gratitude in his eyes. It was surprising that Severo Laris did not negotiate any otherpensation or demands in exchange for breaking up with him. Before he arrived, Adam Rouco thought that a man of Severo Laris humble origins, however proud, might not be able to resist some temptations. It is difficult to produce a noble son from a humble family. But after meeting Severo Laris, Adam Rouco admitted that he had been prejudiced against him before. When Severo Laris got up to leave, he swallowed saliva and finally spoke, Im sorry although it was my father, not me, who kidnapped Paulita eight years ago. Even the heartbreaking shame and self-loathing. He no longer had enough courage to stand so openly in front of Pa Rouco. Severo Laris is right, but being Leopoldos son is to me. Severo Laris walked out of the clubhouse with the cold winter wind whipping at his neck. In his hand he clutches a beige wool scarf hand-knitted by Pa Rouco, and after a long while he carefully pulls it around his neck. It seems like it would be much warmer that way. Severo Laris found Leopoldo, pinned him to the ground and punched him hard. Howe you werent sentenced to death for the kidnapping in the first ce, why didnt you go to die? Severo Laris, who has lost hisposure and restraint, is violent and merciless, punching Leopoldo hard in the face, punch after punch. Leopoldos head was buzzing from the blow and he felt like he was going to pass out. Leopoldo struggled to escape and was dragged backwards by Severo Laris and hit hard. Leopoldo clenched his teeth and cried for help: Severo Laris! Youre awyer! If you hit me again, Im going to sue you! Unless you want to be disbarred. Severo Laris grimaced, You think Im afraid theyll take away myw license now? Severo Laris, so fearless to the point of frenzy, is feared to the core. Leopoldo looked at him in horror: What do you want?. Because of you, Ive lost the most important thing to me now, and what kind of a just world is this if I cant even beat you for what youve done to me? Its true that thew cant dissolve our father-son rtionship, and thats why you want to suck my blood, isnt it? Leopoldo, I tell you that now Im the one whos barefoot, and Im not afraid of you!. Leopoldo sat down on the ground, recoiling in fright, and said in a trembling voice: No, you cant beat me to death! Youre awyer, youre a so-called good man, if you beat me to death, youre no different from a kidnapper like me!. Severo Larisughed viciously, grabbed him by the cor and said through gritted teeth, You can sue me, but now Im not afraid of anything, Leopoldo, from now on, Ill beat you every time you bother me. You cant dissolve, and as long as I dont beat you until I cripple you, theres nothing you can do to me, and as soon as I get out of jail, Ill grab you and beat you. Ill beat you till youre afraid. You, you, you! You are shameless! Severo Laris smiled and showed his white teeth like a shura from hell, Have you done more shamelessness like this? You could try to see which of us is more shameless. You should know that I know more than you do about taking advantage of loopholes in thew. I have a hundred ways to kill you without paying for your life, so youd better stay away from me. Leopoldos upper and lower teeth struggled, his eyes widening as he looked at him. Severo Laris undid his shirt cor with a dismissive swipe and stood up, relieved as he was. There are many ways to deal with a shameless and mean man, and the most effective is to be even more shameless and mean than he is. Especially when ites to bullying unscrupulous yers like Leopoldo. Severo Laris looked at Leopoldo as if he were a street rat, disgusted and cold, and tossed him a bank card.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. The code is six 1s and there are fifty thousand on it. This is thest filial duty I will do for you. From now on, you can try it and see what happens to you when you annoy me. Chapter 844: You miss me a lot, don’t you, hehe. This winter break has been nothing special for Pa Rouco, except that shes looking forward to it passing quickly. She was looking forward to returning to Imperial to meet Severo Laris. Throughout the vacations, she sent text messages to Severo Laris that went unreturned, and then, little by little, phone calls went unanswered. All that online drama between Severo Laris and his father was then squashed within a few days, and after the temperature dropped, Leopoldo never came to the fore again, and it seemed that all was quiet. Pa Rouco was especially happy the day she went back to school, picked up her dorm room and rushed to the Imperial neighborhood first thing in the morning without even seeing Susana. She punched in the door code and entered the apartment without incident. Severo Laris was not home and Costis was curled up in his warm nest nibbling on cat food. As soon as he saw that his mistress had returned, Costis let go of his mouth and ran to Pa Roucosp. Pa Rouco sat on the floor and picked up Ribs, her fingers teased Ribs cat face, Where is your father, why did he leave you alone, he started school today and he didnt text me, he didnt even answer the phone. Meow~ Pa Rouco muttered to herself as she shook her cat, You dont think Im right either, do you? But hes been bothering me so muchtely that Ill reluctantly leave him alone. Meow~ But he hasnt brought any other girls hometely, has he? If you see him bring another girl home, pounce on him and bite him, you know? Meow~ Ribs thought: hes just a kitten, not a dog, and his bite is not threatening. Pa Rouco noticed that Ribs had put on a little weight and wasnt as bony as when she picked him up earlier, and said with a big narrow-eyed smile, Looks like hes taking good care of you, youre getting a little chubby, thats good, Im d. The door opens with a click. As soon as he enters, Severo Laris sees a man and a cat lying on the floor staring at each other. The girl is talking to Costis with her two little hands cupped around her face, not quite sure what she is mumbling about, but she is talking very seriously. Severo Laris is standing in the hallway, contemting this touching image for a long time, and soon, such an image will be a memory. When Costis saw Severo Laris, he ran on cats paws. Pa Rouco turned to see Severo Laris standing in the lobby, and her eyes instantly fixed through the void of air. Pa Rouco, as before, ran to him gleefully and threw herself into his arms, wrapping her arms and legs around him. Why didnt you contact me? Someones watery eyes looked at him with pity and resignation. Severo Laris gathered all the emotions in his eyes and said only one word: Busy. Too busy to return my messages, Severo Laris, you liar? Severo Laris lowered his eyes to his little milk face and finally, unable to resist, said in a weak voice, I dont know what to reply. You dont know what to answer, so you can answer that I miss you, that I like you, and that, in general, you cant keep leaving me hanging. Severo Laris was silent as he pulled his arm away from her neck and said, Im going to cook.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Pa Rouco felt he was being cold to her, shouldnt he hug and kiss her after being apart for so long? Severo Laris headed for the open kitchen and Pa Rouco followed him, snuggling into his arms. Severo Laris frowned, I cant do anything with you like this. He didnt care, and justified it by saying, I used to be able to cook like this. Forget it, put up with it, theres no chance Ill hold it again in the future. Pa Rouco grimaced at him, You said youd take me to the amusement park if I got ny points on my high school math final, does it still count? Severo Laris thought it would be onest date, to satisfy her and, more importantly, himself. For an ount. Really? Really. She looked at him with surprise and expectation, Then lets go this weekend!. Just tomorrow, Im free tomorrow afternoon. Well y until tonight. Pa Rouco frowned and said, But I have ss tomorrow afternoon. Severo Laris didnt want to give it any more thought, he feared that if he kept going, he wouldnt be able to say the breakup words, so he didnt want to put it off another day. Skip ss tomorrow afternoon. Pa Rouco looked at him in amazement, squinting wide-eyed and smiling at him, Severo youre so weird today, dont you hate it when I skip ss, why are you encouraging me to skip ss? Just a runaway, no repercussions. Believing this, someoneughed, You really miss me, dont you?. Very much indeed. Someone leaned into her arms, foolishly thinking ahead, Lets go to the amusement park every month from now on, okay? I love riding the Ferris wheel. Im going to be very busy,ter. Unfortunately, a certain person told me, Then go y once every two months. You have tobine work and rest, you cant work all the time, youll be exhausted. Severo Laris looked down and cut the vegetables without answering. She chattered and talked a lot in his arms. Severo Laris had always been a man of few words and Pa Rouco thought he was acquiescing, not imagining that he was silently refusing. After dinner, Pa Rouco goes back to living at the school. Severo, my mother has said she can ept us going out together, but she wont let us live together, and as of today, Im still going back to school. Why dont you take me back to school? She walked to the entrance and was about to change her shoes when Severo Laris grabbed her wrist and hugged her tightly. Make an exception tonight. Youll stay at school afterwards. Pa Rouco smiled at him and poked his face with both hands, as if she could see right through him, You miss me, dont you? You miss me so much, why dont you say so, because youre shy?. Severo Laris grabbed her small, stinging hands. Pa Rouco yed deep and sighed in an adult tone, Since you miss me so much, Ill stay with you reluctantly. But starting tomorrow I do have to go back to the residence, so dont miss me too much, Lin. Suddenly, Severo Laris grabbed the back of her neck, lowered his head and kissed her hard and passionately on the lips. Pa Rouco, gasping from the kiss, leaned into his arms and dug her fingers into his chest, Severo, this is how you show you miss her. Late at night, after Pa Rouco had fallen asleep in his arms, Severo Laris leaned his head on one arm and turned on his side to gaze at her sleeping face. Had she not been the girl Leopoldo had kidnapped, he might have ignored Adam Rouco when she approached him. Because of the deficit, I had to let him go. So this is what it feels like to love but not be able to. He had imagined that maybe they wouldnt go all the way, maybe because of the difference in their status, or maybe it was lifes bullshit, or maybe she had grown up and understood and liked other guys. She thought about all these things. But those assumptions have to be turned around. If it was about a status gap, then he could go and try to give her the best life possible; if it was about some trivial thing in life, he could also give in to her; if it was about her liking other male students, then he could also pursue her again. But he never imagined that the sins Leopold hadmitted woulde back to haunt him. It wasnt really hard to think about, but he was running away from it before, I guess, unconsciously avoiding that because he liked someone too much. The Rouco family of The Holy City fame, how many can there be? The millennial Rouco family that Leopoldo kidnapped, who else can there be? Its just that Severo Laris, who has never wanted to think deeply about it, doesnt want to go through the newspapers of the time because of the scar, which he doesnt want to tear. Chapter 845: Paula Rouco, let’s break up. The next afternoon, Severo Laris bought two tickets to the amusement park. Fridays amusement park was not too small or crowded. However, for many items there were still long lines. Severo Laris bought one for her and ate it with candy floss all over his sticky little face, like a kitten with a smudged face. Pa Rouco had a great time, holding Severo Laris hand and actively attending the queue. Big Swing, Roller Coaster, Jumper? thrilling rides everywhere. He was screaming so loud while riding these rides that he was about to burst Severo Laris eardrums. Hes obviously scared, but he cant resist ying. As he rode the carousel, he turned his head to smile at her and Severo Laris snapped a picture of him. Smiling like a flower, bright as a river of stars. The photograph has been tucked away in Severo Laris wallet ever since. It is five or six oclock in the winter evening and it is getting dark. The Ferris wheel, illuminated not far away, rolls slowly and beautifully. Severo, lets go to the Ferris wheel! As he stood in line at the Ferris wheel, Pa Rouco turned to speak to him with her little face cocked to one side. Severo, is there something youre afraid of? Severo Laris looked at her with deep, downcast eyes, As a child, what I was most afraid of was being beaten; as an adult, what I was most afraid of was being poor. Now Leopoldo no longer dares to hit him even with drink and is able to earn a lot of money. What I fear most today is loving but not being loved and losing what I love. Pa Rouco looked at him with a frown and sighed with pursed lips, Severo, you have had a bad time, but then I love you. The girl even raised her small hand and touched his head. Severo Laris took her gently in his arms and asked softly, What are you afraid of, Lita? Im afraid of the dark, did I ever tell you how I was kidnapped as a child and the kidnappers blindfolded me and everything was ck around me and I screamed to my parents and my grandfather, but no one came to save me, probably because I was leaving a shadow, so I was afraid of the dark? Severo Laris vibrated loudly in his heart. Im sorry, Im so sorry. He tilted his little face and let out augh, I wont be afraid to go to dark ces in the future if you stay with me. His big hand went around her little head and he squeezed her in his arms, guilt and regret in his eyes. When they climbed into the Ferris wheel, it waspletely dark, but inside the wheel there was a slight glow. The view of the night under the Ferris wheel is breathtaking. As the Ferris wheel slowly climbed, Pa Rouco said, I heard that when the Ferris wheel reaches the top, you kiss your lover and you can be together forever. Severo Laris chuckled lightly, mocking her naivety, Where are the rumors? Prove it if you dont believe me. In the gloom, Severo Laris looked at her for a moment, Then try itter. He simply wanted to kiss her. The Ferris wheel reaches the top. Severo Laris embraced her and lowered his head to kiss the girl deeply in his arms. The kiss, hot and passionate, made Pa Roucos eyes water slightly. Severo Laris hade to his senses prematurely and his dark eyes were clear as he looked into the self-absorbed little face, Pa Rouco. Hmm? Lets break up. Pa Rouco opened her eyes dazed, unimpressed and even nudged her little mouth and said, Severo, and you call me naughty, when its clear youre more of a tease. Severo Laris said, word for word, Im serious and Im not joking with you. But you just kissed me. Severo Laris looked away, indifferent, Satisfied because I dont want you to bother me anymore. Pa Roucos smile faltered and she looked at him in frightened disbelief, Did I bother you?. Its not like that, youre fine, I just dont like you anymore. At that moment, the Ferris wheel crashes to the ground. The closed doors of the Ferris wheel opened and Severo Laris blurted out these words before taking the lead with his long legs and getting out of the wheel. Pa Rouco sat inside, froze for two or three seconds and then chased after her. Severo Laris, wait for me while you clear your words.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris is so tall and has such long legs that he has to jog to keep up. The two men went back and forth, neither man stopping. Severo Laris took his hand off her as if it were a ponytail, Pa Rouco, stop bothering me. But you havent said why you break up, why you dont like it anymore, why youre suddenly like this She chased him, on the verge of tears. Severo Laris stopped walking and turned to look at her coldly, In the adult world there is no such thing as why. If you dont like it, you dont like it. Her little white eyebrow furrowed more and more, her eyes full of aggression, But I still like you, I dont want to break up with you. She reached out her small hand and tugged his. Severo Laris slipped the lump in his throat, swallowed his bitterness and pushed her hand away mercilessly, Pa Rouco, stop it. Im not going to change my decision out of pity for you. She looked up at him, tears rolling down her face, You said we would always be together. It takes a child to believe in things like promises, let alone the sweet words a man says in the heat of the moment. Severo Laris turns and strides away. Pa Rouco cried loudly, but kept following him, like an abandoned kitten with the luxury of returning to its owner. Severo Laris tried hard not to look back. Dont look, you wont go soft. Together, you are not worthy of each other, and since the end result is a separation, it is better to break up before it is toote. Pa Rouco followed him, crying like a weeping woman, reaching out to wipe away her tears as she persisted in following him. Severo Laris, tell me, why did you break up? Again and again, that was all he asked. Severo Laris gritted his teeth and addressed her again, indifferent and thin-skinned, Well, since you ask why, Ill tell you the truth. You are too childish, I feel tired with you, like a father taking care of his daughter to take care of you, at first I was interested in you because I thought you were too dumb and easy to fool, just hook my fingers and sleep with me. Pa Rouco, you know so many boys all over school wanted to chase you, I was no exception, but it wasnt love, it was my I slept with the daughter of The Rouco family, who so many men wanted to chase but didnt. But little by little I lost interest, because I already had it, so I didnt feel the novelty anymore. Its like a new pair of shoes, you get tired of wearing them after a while. Especially these shoes, which need my constant care. I have a lot of work in my day and Im too tired to talk, but I still have to return your messages, return your calls and spend time with you. Pa Rouco, I am not you, you have a family and a privileged environment for you to y in, my time is precious and I have to sacrifice earning time even to y with you. I beg you, dont bother me, I cant afford to y. Severo Laris said the most words, word for word, as a sharp knife pierced his heart, stabbing it with blood and hardness. Hisrge, misty eyes were full of disbelief, and at the same time overwhelming sadness, as he choked and asked, Do you want, do you want to say all these things? Yes. Snap. He raised his hand and pped her hard, hard and forceful. Severo Laris gets a swerve in the face. The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds as Severo Laris drew in a cold breath and red coldly back at her, his thin lips curved into a smile of disgust. Pa, now that the fight is over, can you stop bothering meter?. Pa Rouco stood in the cold, fists clenched and eyes red as a rabbit, until, watching Severo Lariss back disappear into the night, she knelt down, hugged herself, and cried aloud. Chapter 846: Breaking up, but still thinking about it Pa Rouco was already soaking wet when Rufio and Susana headed to the amusement park to pick her up. Outside, the winter thunder rumbled and it was pouring rain. Susana joined Pa Rouco in the back seat, wrapping her damp body with a dry towel and wiping her hair. Susana, a straightforward and quick-tempered person, scolded with a face of circumstance, Where is Severo Laris? What do you mean, he leaves you alone in an amusement park? Doesnt he know that its hard to get a cab back to town here, other than the amusement park shuttle? Rufio looked in the rearview mirror and was also a little puzzled, Yes Paulita, where is Severo? Pa Rouco was cold and shivering slightly from choking. Susana put her arms around her, feeling the changes in her body, frowned slightly and asked worriedly, Paulita? Whats wrong with you? Pa Rouco looked up, her eyes very red at the corners, Susana, Severo Laris has broken up with me. what? Pa Rouco didnt go into too much detail, but Susana presumably knew the original story and cursed Severo Laris. Who does he think he is, a precious love when he epts you and throws you out when he gets tired of ying with you? Why didnt I realize sooner that Severo Laris was scum? Rufio, who has been good friends with Severo Laris since he was a student, said, Severo is not the type to frivolize, he is more mature than anyone his age and would not do something like that to y with his feelings. paulita, is there some kind of misunderstanding between you and Severo? Pa Rouco shook her head, I dont know. Susana gritted her teeth and fought for her best friend, saying, Dont speak well of Severo Laris, who was more aggrieved when Paulita was dating Severo Laris? Its obvious that Paulita is more amodating to him, who is he to say break up? Rufio looked in the rearview mirror; Pa Rouco was quiet, her little face pale, and you could tell she didnt want to say anything else. Rufio said to Susana, Paulita is in a bad mood, so you should cut the talk. Susana bit her lip, which shut her mouth, but she reached out and put her arms around Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco leaned on her shoulder, her throat full of heartburn, and tears finally came to her eyes. Susana patted her back and soothed her gently, Ya, ya, dont cry, big deal, well like someone else, now I think Severo Laris is like that, nothing weird. The rain outside the window, pounding through the panes, fell inyers and fogged very thickly inside the windows. So cold. After Severo Laris returned alone to the imperial quarter, Costis peeled off his leg. Meow. Severo Laris knelt down and gave Ribs a swat, Will you be lonely when you dont see her again? Meow. Outside, the winter thunder rumbled. With nimble cat-like paws, Ribs ran to the window and peered out into the rainy night. Severo Laris sat by the window and said, as to Costis, and as to himself, Hell have Susana pick it up, I think. He shouldnt be so stupid as to get wet. He had just broken down and was thinking hard about it. In the future it would rain, snow, thunder, and even hail, and what was he going to do if he worried about her getting wet with every bad weather. Severus Laris looked at Ribs with a frown and a hint of guilt in his gaze. Ive said a lot of things tonight that have gone too far, so much so that they even make me want to punch myself, you shouldnte looking for me. Ribs couldnt hear the male owner and wondered if he wanted lita toe back to him, or not. Ribs drops his head and lies down on Severo Larisp: so much for lita, so much for litas snacks. At school, I dont know who spread the word. The news that Severo had left the flower of the English department went viral. While eating in the cafeteria, Susana asked through gritted teeth, Its not that Buena from your hostel whos done this again, is it? Pa Rouco pecked at her food with little appetite and shook her head, not bothering to delve deeper. Susana smiled at her lethargic look and said, Its okay, Ill find you another one, better than Severo Laris, and that way youll show those guys that you dont give a damn. Whos leaving who, really. If it had been a small fight in the old days, Pa Rouco might still have gone after someone to deliberately piss off Severo Laris.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. But this time, she had a vague feeling that Severo Laris meant business. The things he said that day at the amusement park, things he would never say, were they really from his heart? At the next table, four girls are sitting with their tes, not seeing Pa Rouco and Susana around. I thought Severo was going to end up with that girl from the English department, after all, theyre still particrly cute. Why, this incident also teaches us that girls should always be reserved in rtionships, I heard that Pa Rouco lived with Severo not long after dating him before, and what happens when youre not reserved is that you get yed and then dumped. You seem to be making some sense when you say that, I see Severo and the deans daughter have been getting back togethertely. Engracia is, after all, the legitimate queen, and Pa Rouco was at most a third before, interfering in the rtionship between Severo and Engracia. Huh? Shes so cheap. Even though I thought she was pretty and well-to-do and I hung out at her and Severos CP for a while. The more you say, the more you overdo it. These words fell on Susanas ears, who almost snapped her teeth, clenching her fists and snapping them. Susana banged her chopsticks on the dining room table and stood up startled. The four girls next to me stared at themotion. Susanna picked up a case of mineral water and opened it, pouring it directly onto their tes. The four girls shouted, Hey, youre crazy! Susana scoffed, Since you dont want to eat right, dont eat!. On this side there was no littlemotion. Severo Laris and Engracia are also ying in the canteen and today they are doing analysis with Engracia about Professor Donato. Severo Laris saw Pa Rouco, who seemed to have lost weight and was not looking well after a few days. Engracia followed Severo Laris worried look, pursed her red lips and said, They seem to be arguing with the other students, so go over there if you want to help them. Engracia is a sympathetic person, and although she likes Severo Laris, she knows him inside out. If you cant let it go, why break up with her, and if you decide to, stop paying attention to her. Its quick and easy for you, and for her. Severo Laris finally went cold and averted his gaze. As Pa Rouco led Susana out of the canteen, she walked through the crowd of people in the canteen, but still saw Severo Laris and Engracia in line for their meal. They were really back together. All the good that Severo Laris had done for her before was like a dream, a dream that awoke and returned to its origin. Through the bustle of the crowd, it was as if they had met for the first time at La Vi Rouco, like two parallel lines that could never meet again. Severo Laris unconsciously nced back, his eyes not stopping as he passed over the familiar figure. No different from the others, no different. Just one backward nce killed Pa Rouco forever. Chapter 847: The Costillas Custody Fight Susana noticed Pa Rouco walking away and waved her hand in front of her eyes, Paulita, what are you looking at? Go away. Pa Rouco looked back and withdrew her gaze, Come on. But Susana followed her gaze and overlooked Severo Laris and Engracia, the dog and the pony. Susana burst out again, This guy just broke up with you and hes with Engracia? He cant have been on two ships before!. No, Im going to teach them a lesson! Pa Rouco covered Susanas mouth and dragged her out of the canteen. Once outside the canteen, Susana pushed Pa Roucos hand away and frowned, Why dont you let me go teach them a lesson? Pa Rouco lowered her eyshes and said with a reluctant expression, Its all broken anyway. Besides, if you go and teach them a lesson, will you be able to beat Severo Laris?. Thats right. Susana patted her chest and said, But they can break my head and spill blood, but a man cant be humiliated! Pa Rouco smiled, Lets go back, we have ss this afternoon. Well, go on, but dont take to heart the words of those people, they are simply uninformed people who eat the truth. Well, I didnt take it to heart, I just thought the electric piano Angelo gave me is still at Severos house, thats at least a birthday present from Angelo, Ill get it back. Of course youll get it back. Angelo will be furious if he finds out you left his piano at his lovers house. I think Angelo is nice too, why dont you kick Severo Laris to the curb and take Angelo with you? Pa Rouco said, Then he would be dissing me, and Angelo is not my supporter. Just kidding, when are you going to get the piano? Ill ask Rufio toe help.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Pa Rouco doesnt want to upset Rufio, now that she has broken up with Severo Laris and Rufio is a good friend of Severo Laris, she doesnt want to make things difficult for Rufio. I havent thought about it yet, Ill tell you when Ive thought about it. Susana didnt think anything of it and said, Good. Severo Laris Facebook, which he has not deleted. His nickname, which has not changed, is still Work hard to earn money for Lita. But upon seeing the nickname, Pa Rouco felt a little annoyed. She found the courage to send a message to Severo Laris: At 6 p. m., Ill go with the doorman to move my piano. I didnt think Severo Laris would bother to reply, but he quickly did: Yes, Ill wait for you at home. After a moment of silence, he couldnt resist posting, Its all broken, just change the nickname. The other party did not message him back. Pa Rouco left the chat screen, deleted the chat, tried to delete her Facebook, but hesitated for a long time and finally turned off her phone. After the afternoon session, Pa Rouco contacted the doormen. Aunt udi was also called, as there was no room in the dormitory for the instrument after it was picked up, so the movingpany had to move it to The Vasconcellos Family. Pa Rouco got out of ss a little early and it was only 5:30 when she headed to the Imperial neighborhood. She didnt enter the code herself, as she usually did, because they had broken in and this was Severos house and it was inappropriate for her to open the door herself, it would look like a break-in. And, she wasnt sure, had Severo Laris changed the code on the door, perhaps at the time of his first day meeting with Engracia? Then she sat at the entrance to the secure hallway, waiting for Severo Laris and the contacted mover. Severo Laris arrived at the door at 17. 45 hours. Thinking that Pa Rouco had not yet arrived C after all, she was alwayste C he phoned her. On this side of the safe passage entrance, Pa Roucos cell phone rings as soon as it is heard by Severo Laris. Severo Laris turned to look and she was sitting on the stairs, leaning on her knees. He cut the phone off, walked over, looked at the small mass and said, Why dont youe in and wait. Sitting on the stairs, he was dirty and cold. Pa Rouco froze and stood up at the sound of his voice: I dont know if youve changed the password, let alone Before the words were out of his mouth, Severo Laris said, No change. It wont change. Pa Rouco thought, probably because she had just broken up and hadnt thought about changing. The movingpany I have an appointment with hasnt arrived yet, so it may take a while. There was little emotion on Severo Lariss face, just a deeply pressed look at her before he turned toward the door of the house, Come in and wait. Hmm. When Pa Rouco followed him inside the house, Costis, who had been lounging around the house, immediately ran to her, giving Pa Rouco two paws on her ankles. Pa Rouco knelt down and taunted Costis, Did you miss me? Did you eat well? Hmm? Severo Laris eyes softened a little at the sight of her smile and he said, Ribs are good and you eat a lot every day. Pa Rouco bit her lip and ignored him, but said to Costis, I picked you up in the first ce, Costis, do you want toe with me, Im your little master. Severo Laris frowned a little and said, Ribs you cant take. Why? Pa Rouco thought it was unfair, its obvious that Costis was picked up by me and then you wouldnt even adopt him, right?. That was before, and now Im attached to Costis, so you cant take him away from me. What kind of bullying sophistry is this. Pa Rouco said, But Costis also has me. Severo Laris red at her and said in a deep voice, You can take it, but its also half mine, you can cut it in half, one for each of us. The corner of Pa Roucos mouth twitched? Cut in half? Costis little body shuddered at her fathers words. Costis: Why are you tormenting me when you are fighting over a breakup? Pa Rouco knew that Severo Laris was threatening to make it clear that he would not be allowed to take Costis. The more you think about it, the angrier you get. She let out a curse under her breath, Pervert!. Severo Laris watched his gammy back and his thin lips curved. You cane see Ribster, I have no objection to your visiting rights. He thinks Costis is a child, and visitation rights, he is addicted to being awyer? After a while, finally the movingpany arrived. Two porters carry the instrument and Pa Rouco reminds them not to drop it. Severo Laris asked, Where do you put the piano when you move it?. Ill put Angelo at home, but this is no longer relevant to you. Severo Laris was more than disgusted that the girl he had intimately spoiled. Severo Laris was more than disgusted that the girl he had pampered so intimately was leaving with another man. When the doorman had taken the instrument out the door, Pa Rouco was about to leave when Severo Laris snapped her wrists and pinned her against the lobby wall. The mans eyes were deep and cold as he looked at her and questioned, You just broke up with me and youre running off with your childhood friend, Pa Rouco, is that appropriate? She looked at him full of mockery, You even said we broke up, and since we did, do you mind Severo Laris if I go to my bamboo horse or my hairdresser?. Besides, didnt he go to Engracia too? What sense does it make that only he is allowed to light the fire and not her to light themp. Pa Rouco took her wrist out of his palm and reminded him, Besides, youre the one who broke up, not me, and youre the one whos sorry. Severo Laris eyes darkened. Yes, he was the one who had wronged her, always had been. Chapter 848: Unplanned Pregnancy Half a month after her breakup with Severo Laris, Pa Roucopletely broke off contact with him. Obviously, we have each others cell phone numbers, Facebook, but no one takes the initiative. Pa Rouco has been in a very bad moodtely, with loss of appetite and the urge to vomit. Susana gave her a braised chicken thigh and she only tried two bites before she didnt want any more. Susana thought her digestive function had deteriorated due to her bad mood and said in distress, You dont have to break your stomach for a Severo Laris, youll lose weight if you eat a few more grains of rice like this. Pa Rouco was not at first particrly thin, with slender arms and legs, a slim waist, but also a bit fleshy, and a baby face, just the right amount of fat and slimness for a good look. Buttely her appetite is so bad that she has lost a pound in half a month. There was an afternoon physical education ss and in the middle of it, Pa Rouco fainted. She was taken to the school nurse and woke up with Analeigh by her side. The school nurse asked seriously, Girl, have you been on a diettely? Pa Rouco shakes her head. The school nurse didnt believe her, gave her a dirty look and said, Youre too skinny, you dont need to diet and get thin, if you dont eat right, your bowels will fall out. Youve fainted, probably from low blood sugar caused by not eating right, but I cant examine you from my side, I suggest you go to the hospital for a full examination. Analeigh was concerned, Doctor, it shouldnt be a big problem, should it? The school nurse said responsibly, Sudden fainting is not a trivial matter, in case of shock it will be a problem, so youd better go to the hospital for a checkup, it wont cost much, youre so young, you have to be responsible for your health. After helping Pa Rouco up, Analeigh said, Paulita, why dont I apany you to the hospital for a check-up? You look very pale and you dont look well. Pa Rouco was a little weak and said, I dont think I have eaten well, why dont you help me back to my bedroom and rest, tomorrow I will call in sick and go to the hospital by myself. Okay. Back at the hostel, Pa Rouco is lying in bed, unable to sleep, now with a little more energy after having some red bean porridge in the canteen, and bored with her phone. When people are sick and not feeling well, they always unconsciously want to lean on someone. She remembers the time she had a fever in the Imperial neighborhood and Severo Laris was by her side, taking her temperature, bringing her coffee and water, and making her rice with minced pork and pickled beans. Even Pa Rouco herself began to despise herself for not being able to stop thinking about him even though he had said such hurtful things about her self-esteem and character. Fearing that she might get through to him, she just turned off the phone, tossed it aside, pulled the nkets over herself and went to sleep. The next afternoon, Pa Rouco called in sick to the hospital for a checkup. First, blood glucose and blood tests were checked, and although some of the values were low, they were within the normal range or so. A gastrointestinal unit was recorded for examination. The male physician asked, Why arent you feeling well, little girl? Pa Rouco came clean, Yesterday I fainted during gym ss and the school nurse told me it could be low blood sugar, so she sent me to the hospital for a checkup, here are the sugar and blood tests I just had done. The doctor scanned the area and frowned slightly, Your sugar level isnt high, but its not high enough to make you faint, do you have any physical symptoms? I dont have much of an appetitetely, I feel like throwing up when I see meat, Im always snoozing in ss, and I dont have much energy. The doctor froze and shot a nce at Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco thought she was suffering from some incurable disease and stammered, Doctor. am I all right?. Little girl, do you have a boyfriend yet? de, had a previous sexual rtionship. Doctor, whats wrong with me? What does her being sick have to do with her having a boyfriend? The world didnt touch her and she didnt think that way easily. The doctor said, You probably dont have a gastrointestinal problem, and you dont have any pain in your gut, do you? She shook her head, I dont have any pain, except the urge to vomit from time to time. You may have checked into the wrong department, I tell you to go to the gynecology department. Gynecology? Pa Rouco went to the gynecologist with some misgivings, they did some specific blood tests and the doctor did an ultrasound. Doctor, whats wrong with me? The gynecologist looks at the date of birth on Pa Roucos chart, which shows that she has just turned eighteen. Girl, why dont you protect yourself properly when youre with your boyfriend, dont you take safety measures? Pa Rouco was confused, safety measures? So, doctor, youre saying Im pregnant, pregnant? The doctor, who has always seen this kind of thing, spoke calmly, Four weeks pregnant, I found out very early. She looks like a student from a nearby college town, doesnt she? If you want to get rid of this baby, now is not too long, and an abortion wont affect your body too much. After all, youre young, so get well and youll be fine. Pa Roucos mind went nk and she heard nothing but what thedy doctor said about her four weeks of pregnancy and not another word. Nervous and scared, she said, But we have taken steps before, doctor, could it be a mistake?. The doctor sighed, knowing she was afraid to ept this reality. Girl, a moment ago I asked you to have a blood test to see your HCG value and an abdominal ultrasound, and both show that you are pregnant. Look at this color chart from the ultrasound, this little embryo that is not fully developed is the child you are carrying in your womb. With todays means of examination, there is no way to be wrong. But Also, even if you take the pill or use a safety T, there is no 100% total guarantee of contraception. For example, if a safety T breaks during use. Dont get psychologically overwhelmed, kiddo, and dont be afraid to tell your family, its best to talk to your family and boyfriend about these things to see what to do. Instead of leaving the hospital immediately, Pa Rouco sat by the stairs in the hospitals secure hallway, clutching her test results. No one is here and its quiet.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. She hugged herself, too scared to cry, too scared to tell her father and Estre what they would think of her if they knew. Dad would have been furious and disappointed. The doctors words echoed in her mind, telling her to talk it over with her family and her boyfriend. But she and Severo Laris had already broken up, was she going to go back to him to take responsibility? What would Severo Laris reaction and attitude be when he found out about this? She dared not think anymore and buried her face in her knees, moaning. She herself was still a child, and now she was unexpectedly pregnant, with a mixture of shock, fear, nervousness and despair. As brave and willful as she was normally, she felt like the sky was falling at that moment. Severo, Im so scared What was she to do? Chapter 849: The gentleman pleases the gentleman and the gentleman doesn’t know Pa Rouco hesitated for a day and finally decided on Severo Laris. Severo Laris is at least half responsible for her pregnancy. At this point, her cowardly words were to no avail. Severo Laris is the father of this child in her womb and he has a right to know. When Pa Rouco arrived in the Imperial neighborhood, she rang the doorbell and no one answered the door; Severo Laris must not have returned yet. She was still sitting at the entrance to the stairway, quietly waiting for Severo Laris. As she waited for Severo Laris to return, she made many assumptions; that Severo Laris might give her a sum of money to have an abortion, or that he might be responsible for her unwanted pregnancy. But whatever the hypothesis, Pa Rouco does not seem willing to ept it, nor does she know how. She unconsciously touched her t belly, dropping her little white face, and muttered to herself, Honey, if I finally decide not to love you, you mustnt get mad and forgive me, okay? She was only eighteen, so if she dropped out of school to be a single mother, Lao Fu would beat her to death, wouldnt he? She was afraid to risk her life. Ding Dong. The elevator dinged and opened. Its Severo Laris back. She took a deep breath, stood up and walked to the back of the security ess door with some hesitation. Was it okay for her to approach him uninvited? After all, they had officially broken up half a month ago. Just as she tore herself away, another elevator arrived, the doors opened and a female figure reached her. Severo! Severo Laris stood in front of his house and was about to open the door to enter when he saw Buena running. Severo Laris frowned, You followed me? Buena, who had deliberately put on high heels, broke her ankle while jogging, intentionally or not, and fell right into Severo Laris arms. Pa Rouco, standing behind the secure hallway door, fingers gripping the door frame, eyes full of resentment and anger as she looked at the man and woman not far away. Why did Buenae to Severos and what did she want to do? With a slight, shy smile on her face, Buena said, I just had something I wanted to ask Severo, my foundation in advanced math was not very good and my final exams were not very good, it was okay but nowhere near the schrship I wanted to get. Im also like Severo in terms of getting a schrship year after year. Severo Laris was about to say he wasnt avable, but his dark eyes lifted and swept the small figure behind the secure hallway door. Lita. couldnt resisting to herself? An itch crossed the tip of her heart, but that itch was quickly squelched by her sanity. If she had reallye to pamper him, he would have had a hard time resisting 80 to 90 percent of the time. His heart, in her presence, was not hard enough to soften at her touch. Buena had dressed up for the day, she was confident in her appearance, though she was not the stunning type, she had good features but was good looking, she saw that Severo Laris did not refuse and continued, I know Severo is helpful, he will help me, wont he? She stared at Severo Laris wide-eyed and cocked her head to one side, pretending to be funny. Severo Laris had no heart, but he wanted the small figure behind the safe passage door to retreat without a fight. Severo Laris nodded, opened the door and said, Come in and talk. Buena was quite surprised, for she had not expected Severo to let her into the house. Door, open, close. Pa Rouco stood there, watching Buenas bright smile and tears of resignation, slipping quietly away. Turns out he can be nice to any girl and let any girl into his house. She had thought that for him she, Pa Rouco, was the special one, that he adored her, loved her, cared for her, that he had at least liked her. But now she realizes that she is no different from Buena and Engracia. How could she have simply expected him to take responsibility for her when he found out she was pregnant? The small, trembling hand touched her lower back, and the moment she looked down, her tears fell harder. Baby, Im sorry, I really cant have you. Buena, who had entered Severos house, became increasingly aggressive. She paced around Severos house, Severo, I love the way your house is decorated. Severo Laris kept her in his house just to hang out and wait for the little thing outside to leave, not bothering to deal with Buena. Buena saw the kitten sleeping on the couch and approached it as a novelty, Wow, Severo, you still have a cat, this one is really cute. Severo Laris didnt like, even disliked, Buenas self-boasting and his voice was slightly cold: Raised by his girlfriend. Girlfriend? Buena frowned, quizzical: Didnt Severo leave Pa Rouco?. Severo Laris eyes twitched and the corners of his lips drooped in clear displeasure, Who told you I left Lita? Buena, startled by the chilling look in his eyes and slightly stunned, said, Thats what everyone at school says . So, is it a division or not? The atmosphere is stagnant and silent, Buena has nothing to say and goes over to hug the cat, Severo, whats the kittys name? Do you mind? As Buena was about to pick up Costis, he jumped off the couch in a jiffy and ran nimbly to Severo Larisp, whom he picked up crouching down. Severo Laris noticed the disgruntled look on Costis face and asked quietly, Are you hungry? Costis meowed. Severo Laris, with the cat in his arms, went to the open kitchen to make food for Costis. Buena hung back, fingertips pinching her palm.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Severo Laris is so patient with a cat, but has no interest in her? Was she worse than a broken cat? Buena reluctantly got up from the couch and followed Severo Laris, saying, Severo, I love kittens too. You must be very busy, not only with your work at the firm, but also with your client meetings and court visits. If youre too busy to take care of the kitten, I can take care of it for you, cant I? Severo Laris said in a cold voice, Would a girls dorm leave a cat? Of course, Severo Laris is aware that neither girls nor boys dorms allow small animals. I can keep it under wraps, in fact our hostess aunt doesnt check it much, and this kitty is so well-behaved, Im sure it wont give me any trouble. Severo Laris petted Ribs and said, But Ribs doesnt like to be kept by people he doesnt know well. Buena couldnt keep her face down. Severo Laris words were so blunt that she felt embarrassed even though she had thick skin. Severo Laris lifted his wrist to check the time; fifteen minutes had passed and the little thing outside should be gone. The mans face, grew colder and more impersonal, I have work to do, so I wont stay with Buenaspanion. Buena froze, But Severo you said earlier that you would help me with my advanced math ss Forget it then, Im not in the habit of sending gift cards, let alone subbing for people I dont know well. Thin-skinned to the core. Buena bit her white lip, but she dared not lose her temper, for if she did so now, Severo Laris would only like her worse, and she would not be able to approach him in the future. He had to suck it up, and as cheeky as Pa Rouco could be, so could he. Buena reluctantly walked toward the entrance and put on her shoes. Severo Laris suddenly called out to her, Thats right. Buena thought she had changed her mind and wanted to stay with her, Severo? Severo Laris swept her off her feet with an icy stare, put his head back down to give Costis his cat food and said, I dont like being followed, so dont use those tricks in the future. I didnt invite you in because you piqued my interest. Besides, even if those eyes of yours were looking at me, they wouldnt make you my girlfriend. Buena was furious and blushed for a moment. But Severo Laris tone was extraordinarily cold, as if the person speaking viciously wasnt him at all. In front of him, he looked ridiculously like a clown with all his clumsy tactics. Chapter 850: Love till you don’t even feel like loving Pa Rouco returns to her bedroom disoriented and gets a call from Angelo. Angelo excitedly says on the other end of the phone, Paulita, next month I get to go back to Imperial and Lao Gu has arranged for me to have an exchange student ce at your school, so soon we can study together like when we were kids. Pa Rouco is sitting on the bed with her knees in one hand and the phone in the other listening to Angelo on the other end of the line. Without realizing it, tears were falling. She wanted so badly to talk to someone, but she was afraid. How can you say something so humiliating when youre pregnant before youre married and youve been dumped by your partner? Paulita, whats wrong with you, why dont you talk, dont you want me toe to your school? Pa Rouco swallowed, suppressed the lump in her throat and forced a smile, I certainly hope so, I wont feel so lonely if youe. Hearing her say that, Angelo gloated childishly, See, I told you you should be alone without Angelo and me by your side. Angelo, thank you. Angeloughed, What are you thanking me for, its not like I want you to thank me for going to your school, I want to Anyway, when he gets to Imperial University, there will be plenty of time between them. Still cant believe that his entire eighteen-year friendship with Paulita is going to be reced by a parachuting Severo Laris? After hanging up the phone, Pa Rouco was silent for a long, long time. Soon after, Buena broke through from the outside. Analeigh and Rio had gone to the dining hall for dinner and were not at the lodge, so they were now alone in the lodge. Buena looked at Pa Rouco in the top bunk and asked, Paulita, I think you and Severo broke up a while ago, didnt you? Pa Rouco said with a cold, white face, What does that have to do with you?. Buena not only didnt get upset, but said kindly, Well but Severo asked me today if I want to be his girlfriend, and I havent decided whether to say yes or no, Im just afraid that if I say yes, youll get mad. After all, were in the same dorm, so at least were housemates. Pa Roucos slender fingers, a little tight in her palm, are pale and bloodless. She didnt mind showing weakness in front of a two-faced person like Buena, so she curved her lips and let out augh, Its been a long time since I had anything to do with Severo Laris, hes after you or if you want to be his girlfriend, such trivial matters dont need to be told to me, its none of my business. Why are you like this, I too am afraid that our friendship will fall apart because of this. Pa Roucoughed mockingly, Is there a friendship between us? Howe I dont know, isnt it always like this, whether it falls apart or not?. Buena couldnt be more pretentious and gritted her teeth, her eyes glittering with irritation, Pa Rouco, dont think you can be bossy just because youre ady. Besides, youve been dumped by Severo Laris, whats the point of being bossy? Its just a broken shoe. Pa Roucoughed instead of getting angry, So what about you, youre proud of dating Severo Laris, what does that make you, am I to understand that because I was dating Severo Laris you feel honored and proud to take something from me? You! The lipstick Ive worn, you like wearing it, the clothes Ive worn, you like wearing them, and now even the men Ive worn, you like them. good, its not really that you like Severo Laris, you like me, dont you? Buena gritted her teeth and said, Pa Rouco! Dont talk bullshit. If you donte here to do shit, why would I do shit with you? Buena snorted coldly, You y hard to get. When you lived with Severo, he slept with you a lot, didnt he? Free relief for your physical needs. But you know what, Severo said he couldnt bear to do that to me, said he could hold back because I was precious to him. Pa Roucos fingertips, almost pinching the blood in her palm. She didnt believe it, didnt believe Severo Laris could be such a person. She still didnt believe Severo Laris had broken up with her for the superficial reasons she imed. Severo Laris is very busy, so much so that he has no free time. Rufio also wondered more than once why Severo Laris broke up with Pa Rouco, as the guy had acted like he was numb with work after the breakup. Old Lin, I never seriously asked you, why exactly did you break up with Paulita, a girl so nice, pretty, smooth personality and, above all, so dear to you? Can you tell your friend the truth? Severo Laris, his head buried in his work, blurted out a nonchnt, If you dont like her, you dont like her. No, thats not what Im saying. Of course you dont like the kind of things you do, but you lived with Paulita to buy a house and even borrowed money from me, you were clearly in love with her, so how can you say you dont like it? Severo Laris slender fingers flipped through the papers, paused and said, I bought the house to live in it, not to have anything to do with it. Rufio couldnt ask any more questions, he knew Severo Laris, and no one could coax Severo Laris out of his reserved mouth if he didnt want to talk. Severo Laris said, Tomorrow I am going to S to follow Mr. Cardas case again. It will probably take at least two or three days, whicheverw firm you and Lastra look at. Right. Severo Laris left Costis in Lastras care for two days because he was going on a business trip. The next morning, as Severo Laris was packing his bags and preparing to leave for the airport, he opened the door and saw a small, familiar, haggard face. Pa Rouco stood in the doorway of her home, and between the four eyes, one was surprised and the other confused. Severo Laris stifled the fluttering of his heart and asked in a calm voice, What brings you here? Pa Rouco had a long list of words and questions toe clean with him, but now that she saw how cold he was, the words stuck in her throat and she couldnt get them out. Severo Laris dragged a small ck trolley-style suitcase and said, Im going to leave if I dont talk. He closed the door and turned to leave, dragging his suitcase with him, when his arm was tugged by a small, slightly cold hand. Severo Laris Her voice, dry and muffled, hurt to hear. The desire to stifle a sob was as aggravating as it could be. Severo Laris did not turn to look at her, fearing that if he saw her tears he would hug her for nothing. Pa Rouco drops her small face and her gaze settles on the small of his thin, strong arm, on the inside of his left arm, where a small tattoo of Pa is clearly visible. He spoke dumbly, I was up all nightst night, racking my brains trying to figure out why you didnt like me anymore, why you had broken up with me. If it was for the reasons you said earlier at the amusement park, I could have changed them. You dont like me being childish, I can try to be mature, you dont like me bothering you to take up your time at work, I can stop bothering you, you say you are busy and tired at work and dont want to return my irrelevant texts and calls, I wont be so capricious to always text and call you in the future. I can change all this. stern Laris, you are not the only one who cooperates with me, I can also cooperate with you in your way.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. She had never liked someone like that, she liked him enough to lose her pride, and even though she had been dumped so vilely, she took the initiative to go up and stay with him. She liked him too much, so much that she wanted to keep liking him even if she lost her ego. Maybe in another five or ten years, she would look back on this rtionship and feel foolish to the point of stupidity, but she was eighteen now and wanted nothing more than him. Severo Laris, lets make up. I really dont want to break up with you. She cried uncontrobly, tears rolling down Severo Laris arm one by one, each one like a spark that burned Severo Laris to the bone. Chapter 851: Pushed off the ground. How about we dont break? The small white hand holding Severo Laris arm tightened its grip. Severo Laris took a deep breath, pushed the thousand thoughts from his mind, turned to look into her red eyes and said, Stop it, its not right, its not right, and it wont do any good for you to change it, and besides, you cant change it. Pa Rouco clutched her arm with both hands and shook her head as she shouted, I changed it Her voice was choked and humble to the core. Severo Laris, finally distressed, reached up, his fingers gently wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said to her in a soft voice, lita, dont be so humble, it will make me despise you. His simple words dashed all Pa Roucos insistence in an instant. Her two small hands slowly let go of his arms, her eyes holding back tears, her gaze stoic, pitifully like an abandoned kitten. Severo Laris takes out his suitcase and heads for the elevator. Pa Rouco stood just outside the elevator and watched as the doors slowly closed. Severo Laris could no longer look at himself, and at thest moment, when the elevator doors closed, he lowered his eyes and avoided them altogether. Buena flipped through her phone book and found Lastras cell phone number. On that asion, when she went to a club event, she left Lastras number, who was simple and weing and much more essible than Severo Laris. Lastra and Severo Laris were good friends again, and it was best to start with Lastra to find out the whereabouts of Severo Laris. Buena inwardly thrilled at this idea, as if she were one step closer to Severo Laris. She walked to the quiet end of the hallway, phone in hand, and called Lastra. Lastra, remember me, Im Buena, Paulitas housemate, and weve met before at club events. Lastra was a little surprised that Paulitas housemate called out to her, Buena student, is something wrong with you? Buena said, Lastra, Paulita has been very unhappytely about her breakup with Severo. I think there must be a misunderstanding between the two when they broke up, but Paulita cant wipe her face to go to Severo. do you know where Severo has been thest two days? Paulita wants to go see him to ask for rification. Buenas words roll off the tongue and Lastra, oblivious to the conflict in her female bedroom, thinks Buena is genuinely trying to help Pa Rouco. Buena, youre quite enthusiastic, you have a strong rtionship among your housemates. Sure, Paulita and I are best friends, Lastra, please help Paulita, shes lost a lot of weight from all the coffee and food shes been drinkingtely, it hurts. Lastra, who also wanted Severo Laris and Pa Rouco to get back together, said, Severo is on a business trip in S. It may take two or three days. Buenas eyes lit up . In the country, ah. Do you know exactly where Severo is in S-town? What hotel is he staying at? Lastra was a bit puzzled and asked, Is Paulita really going to S City to pick him up? Buena said, But Paulita is trying to surprise Severo and Lastra, you must not tell Severo and the others. Otherwise, Paulitas n to go to Severo and make peace will go down the drain. Lastra was less attentive and unsuspecting, Ive booked the hotel at Severos, Ill send you the exact address. A smirk shone under Buenas eyes, Yes, thank you Lastra. After hanging up the phone, Buena received a text message from Lastra on her phone. It was the hotel and room number where Severo Laris stayed in S-town. Buena was in a great mood and returned to the bedroom with her phone in hand to see Pa Rouco sitting at her desk, staring at her, ignoring her. Buena couldnt help but gloat, You dont have to pretend you dont see me, Im going to S City to pick up my boyfriend recently and you wont see me for two days. Pa Rouco didnt bother talking to her, her mood was so bad that she just wanted to be left alone. Buena asked, Pa Rouco, arent you curious about who my boyfriend is?. Pa Rouco pursed her little lips and said coolly, Why would I be curious about your boyfriend? And yes, you broke up, so now you cant get a good look at anyone else, let alone other couples sweetly. Pa Rouco didnt even bother to answer him and looked down to work on some questions. Buena took two days off that afternoon, lying to the counselor that her mother was sick in her hometown and she had to go home for two days to take care of her. Later that night, as Rioy in bed applying a mask, he wondered, When did Buena get a boyfriend? Analeigh shook her head, I dont know, but from the way shes been actingtely, it looks like shes just dating and in the heat of the moment. Rio was quick to say, Hasnt she always had a crush on Severo? Right after saying the name, Rio bit her tongue and looked unconsciously at Pa Rouco on the top bunk. But Pa Rouco did not react and Rio was relieved. When the lights went out, Pa Rouco crawled under the covers and bit her fingers with silent tears. Sadness is always strongestte at night, and people are often more vulnerable and break down at night. Unable to sleep, she opened her phone on Facebook and repeatedly scrolled through Severo Laris circle of friends. Those who write about his circle of friends. The more I looked, the more I was moved, and Pa Rouco came out and then clicked on the circle of friends. In the afternoon, Lastra published a friend. Text: The skyscraper duo left behind. severe went to S on a business trip and we all had a hard time getting things going. And the photo is a selfie of him, with a glimpse of Rufio working the corner by the way. Severo Laris has gone to S on business? No wonder, he was dragging his suitcase this morning. S City Buena also said he was going to S City this afternoon. Pa Roucos heart froze at the thought of this cape. Could Buenas supposed boyfriend be Severo Laris?Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. She didnt want to look at him anymore and turned off the phone, unable to sleep for a long time. Her mind is scrambled, thinking of many things, but none of them has a clue. Two dayster, Buena returned from S, all smiles. Rioughed and teased her, What is your boyfriend doing to you and are you in a rage?. Buena looked at Pa Rouco, who stood silently beside her, and said in a falsely coy voice, I slept with my boyfriend. The words were cryptic, but with that look on her face, it was clear what had happened. Pa Roucos heart skipped a beat and her long, thick eyshes fluttered slightly. Rio scoffed, Which one is that? Buenaughed shyly and sheepishly, blushing and saying, Oh, you know it, thats the one!. Rioughed and pointed at her, I didnt think you would lie to the counselor and ask her permission to do something that bad with your boyfriend, Buena, youre no good. I would have disagreed, but seeing how hard she was taking it, I was a little sorry that we were going to be together in the future anyway, so its not that big of a deal. wasnt Paulita living with her boyfriend before, Paulita, do you think Im right? A naked provocation. Pa Rouco doesnt bother, shoves the books from her desk into her backpack and gets up to leave without saying anything. Get ready to go to the library, which at least is cleaner than the dorm. Buena grabs her phone and chases after her, Paulita! Wait! Pa Rouco frowned, Do what?. Are you so ufortable with me that you have to leave as soon as I get back to the residence? Will you disappear if I tell you I cant stand to look at you? Pa Rouco didnt bother to be fake with her. Buena didnt get angry and teased her lips, saying, I understand that you have a problem with me now. But let me be clear with you, I got together with Severo after you broke up with him, I did not interfere during your rtionship. I hope you can understand that and not unfairly use people and discredit me behind my back for no reason. Pa Rouco said with a sullen little face, Im not that bored and I dont have the time or energy to use and discredit you. And, for the record, Severo Laris and I are no longer together and you dont need to inform me of your affairs with him. Huh? Buena sighed sadly, I thought we were close and I wanted to share my happiness with you. So you wont be able to watch this? Buena clicks the video on her phone and dangles it in front of Pa Roucos eyes, but quickly takes it back. Pa Rouco scans the video on her cell phone and sees two naked bodies. Naked bodies intertwined. Pa Rouco frowns and unconsciously asks, What is this?. Buena sold, This, ah, its a little secret between Severo and me. Pa Rouco ignores his maneuver and picks up the phone and pokes the video. The male has his back to the camera and you cant see his face, but on the mans left arm the orange tattoo of a small Pa stands out. And the male body with that tattoo was on top of a woman doing indescribable things. Pa Roucos fingertips, pale and hard as she gripped the phone, linger a little on her heart, oozing blood. How she wanted to get the idea that it was Buenas joke. A smile of triumph crossed Buenas eyes as he watched her crumble in pain and said smugly, victoriously, Paulita, have you ever been this close to Severo when you were with him? Pa Rouco mmed the phone down and red at Buena with scarlet eyes, cursing word for word, Shame on you! Buena didnt expect Pa Rouco to hang up the phone on her all of a sudden and got a little upset, Pa Rouco! You used to bother Severo Laris every day, are you ashamed? Who are you to say that I have no shame?. Pa Rouco raised her hand and threw a strong p to Buenas cheek. Buena was hit and became upset, reaching out and violently pushing Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco lost her bnce and fell straight down the stairs. Ouch! The sharp pain shooting through your body gnawed at you instantly. The most painful part, the abdomen! Pa Rouco was chaotically aware of something and reached up to touch her lower back with a trembling hand. She opened her eyes to see the light-colored pants, instantly stained red with blood. Children She couldnt get up from the pain, her hands were dead on her abdomen and her eyes were filled with tears of pain. With a struggle she bent her head to look at Buena standing on the stairs, no longer caring about grudges, she pleaded pitifully, Save me save my baby please Buena stood at the entrance to the staircase and was shocked to see the lower half of Pa Roucos body all stained red, frozen in ce, even her eyes frozen. Just as a ssmate passed by on the stairs and screamed, Buena lifted her legs in fright. The person who had just pushed Pa Rouco, it wasnt her! No one saw it! She remembered that in the girls dormitory building there were no cameras to protect personal privacy, so no one had seen her push Pa Rouco before. Chapter 852: He Lost Her, Completely Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal flew to Imperial at the first opportunity after receiving a call from Pa Roucos counselor. The hospital to which Pa Rouco was transferred turned out to be one of the hospitals owned by Gu. The doctors operating on Pa Rouco are of the highest quality of top of the line medical equipment. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal waited outside the operating room, distraught. The counselor leaned over to Adam Roucos partner and apologized, Mr. Adam, Mrs. Adam, Im sorry this happened to Pas partner, Im the one who doesnt usually pay attention to students movements. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal are not unreasonable people, especially Adam Rouco, who even after everything that has happened retains his sanity. Paulitas ident did not have much to do with the counselor, but with them as parents, who were far away and, therefore, did not follow their daughters movements in time.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Adam Rouco said kindly in a light voice, Mr. Li, this matter is not all your responsibility, my daughters ident has also caused you certain problems. Qinghe Li is a man in his forties, a gentleman, a gentleman and an honest man, who is both the guardian of Pa Rouco and an unforgettable friend of Severo Laris. Amado Villegas shook his head remorsefully and said, I was also Severo Laris teacher and had some deep friendship with him, and at that time I knew that Pa Roucos ssmate was dating him and I encouraged her. Im very sorry, I didnt expect this to happen. Amado Villegas never thought that the calm and restrained Severo Laris would lose control at times. Adam Roucos eyes twitched and his face became sullen, but in the end he said nothing. Amado Villegas had done nothing wrong, university students fall in love, and university professors have no right to stop them. Estre Berrocals heart was racing in her throat all the way from La Ciudad Santa. Her eyes watered as she watched the red light go on in the operating room. Paulita was raised to be a spoiled child, who rarely bumped into anything, and when she did, she was held by the palm of the familys hand. She had never been in an operating room in her entire life, and now she was alone on the operating table, and how much it would hurt when she woke up. Adam Rouco put his arm around Estre Berrocal and said in a low, reassuring voice, Dont worry, there are the best doctors there, nothing is going to happen to Paulita. Severo Laris feels that the whole world has gone ck. Traffic jams on the highway during rush hour after work. He got off the bus at Jingning Road and ran to Changan Road. His whole body was drenched in sweat, as if it was toote even to breathe. Running to the hospital, bumping into many people along the way, sweat dripped from the corners of her forehead and down the contours of her angr cheeks as she raced toward the operating room. Estre Berrocal had seen a picture of Severo Laris on Paulitas cell phone, and Severo Laris was so handsome that she recognized him immediately as she ran up to him. Estre Berrocal lost her decorum and manners and angrily asked, What are you doing here, havent you hurt Paulita enough? Paulita, whom I cant stand to hit or scold, is now on the operating table bleeding profusely because of you, do you know how much blood she has lost? She hasnt bled that much since she was a child! Its all because of you, its all because of you Crying. She is angry with Severo Laris, distraught over Paulita lying inside her, and mes herself for not knowing. Estre Berrocal, her eyes misty with tears, is held by Adam Rouco. Estre, calm down. Adam Rouco reached out and patted her on the back. Severo Laris froze, gasping, chest heaving, his gaze dull and rigid looking at the surgical lights on. The hands hanging down the sides of his pant legs trembled uncontrobly. She really didnt know she was pregnant with his child. If he had known, he would not have let her fall down the stairs, he would not have let her bleed so much, Severo Laris would even have been willing that it was he who was bleeding and who was now lying in the operating room. Estre Berrocal, buried in Adam Roucos arms and crying, saw Severo Laris standing there without leaving and red at him and said, word for word: Please leave and may I never see you again. Severo Laris opened his thin lips, his throat felt as if it had a ss stuck in it, and it took a raspy voice toe out, Im sorry. I didnt know Before he could finish his sentence, Adam Rouco walked up to him, grabbed him by the cor and punched him hard in the face. You didnt know, you got Paulita pregnant and you didnt know? Severo Laris, before, when I asked you to break up with Paulita, I may have had a twinge of guilt in my heart for you and some admiration for your arrogance, but now, that little guilt I had for you has all turned to anger. Adam Rouco clenched his fist and hit him again. Severo Laris did not resist in the least, Adam Roucos hand was strong, but the punch in the face, even with the taste of blood in his mouth, did not hurt, he only wished it had been stronger and more cruel. Adam Rouco ripped open the cor of his shirt and shoved him violently a few steps further: Get out of my sight and dont appear in front of Paulita again. If you ever think of Paulita again, I have a million ways to make sure you nevere back. The lump in Severo Laris throat slipped and he didnt flinch, his gaze straightening as he looked at Severo Laris and pleaded, I want to wait until I get out of surgery okay, can I? Adam Rouco gritted his teeth and said coldly, You dont deserve it. Severo Laris did not reply that, indeed, he did not deserve it. Im sorry. He bowed deeply to the Adam Rouco. Proud as Severo Laris was, he also bowed his head. Adam Roucos face was distant and cold: We do not ept your apology. Go away. Severo Laris looked deep into the tightly closed operating room. He did not leave, watching the end of the corridor, leaning against the wall, his body slowly slid down and sat on the floor. The heart cuts like a knife. Come to think of it, that day when she nted herself at his door first thing in the morning, so humbly taking him by the arm and begging him to reconcile, was that when he already knew she was pregnant? If he had looked back and hugged her then, would the oue be different now? But what an asshole he said then, he said, dont be so humble, hes going to look down on her. How sad she must be, how desperate. Severo Laris never knew he was as much of a bastard as his father. Severo Laris buried his wet eyes, deep in his palms. The palm of his hand, rolling hotly. Qinghe Li approached him, with a kind look, reached out and patted him on the shoulder, sighing, Severo, its not just your fault. Severo Laris, however, said, I love her and its already my original sin. The operation is over. The paramedics took Pa Rouco out of the operating room, still unconscious. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal immediately greeted them. Doctor, how is my daughter? The doctor knew that the couple were good friends with Mr. Gu and that they were very important, so he did not dare to offend them and told them politely and respectfully, Im sorry, Mr. Adam, Mrs. Adam, we did not keep the baby in Miss Roucos womb, but the good news is that she is fine and will heal after a period of rest. Estre Berrocal looked at Paulita, who was pale and emaciated in the hospital bed, covered her mouth and buried herself in Adam Roucos arms, screaming. She was only eighteen years old, why did she have to go through something so sad? Her Paulita, still a child, how she became pregnant and had an abortion. Severo Laris, at the end, saw Pa Rouco from a distance, lying on a hospital bed, being wheeled into the room. Severo Laris sat still for a long time. He knew he had lost her,pletely. Chapter 853: Waking up and the baby is gone Pa Rouco woke up in pain as the anesthesia wore off. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal watch her and notice the slightest low grunt. Paulita? How are you? asked Estre Berrocal as he approached her, red-eyed and distressed. As soon as Pa Rouco opened her eyes, she saw the concerned eyes of Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal. She did not cry out in pain, but she was crying for a moment. Estre Berrocal wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, Are you in pain, do you want a doctor toe and see him? Pa Rouco shook her head with tears in her eyes and the first words out of her mouth were to ask: Is the baby gone baby? Estre Berrocal pouted and reached out to touch her little face, crying andughing to reassure her, Our Paulita is too young to have a baby right now. So, shes really gone? Pa Roucos voice trembled. The long silence of Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal was a silent answer to her question. Adam Rouco leaned over, stroked his daughters little head and said softly, The most important thing for you now is to recover well, and leave the rest to daddy. No one can bully you with Daddy around. Pa Rouco slid down two lines of tears, filled with guilt: Dad, Estre, Im sorry, Ive been horrible, Ive embarrassed you. Estre Berrocal said, Youre our daughter, how can you make us feel ashamed? Adam Rouco bowed his head and kissed his daughter on the forehead, saying in a muffled voice, No matter what you have done, you are still our daughter and daddy and Estre will always love you and spoil you unconditionally. Estre Berrocal holds her little hand and wraps her hand around Adam Roucos big hand at the same time. Pa Rouco said, Dad, scold me, I feel so bad, I will feel better if you scold me. Now she realizes how ill-informed and willful she was. You are daddys little girl, how can daddy scold you, just like when you were little even if you broke daddys favorite china, daddy wouldnt scold you. Because daddy loves you. Pa Rouco was in the hospital for several days at a time and, at first, she ofteny alone in her bed, not knowing what to conjure up, tears falling silently from her eyes. Later, she stopped crying and was much calmer. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal looked on in anguish. In their eyes, Paulita has always been lively and cheerful since she was a child, and she has never been as depressed as she is now. Severo Laris and the loss of that child hit her hard. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal never asked about Severo Laris and the fall down the stairs. Adam Rouco would rather send someone to investigate than rub salt in Paulitas heart. Susana came to see Pa Rouco at the hospital. Estre Berrocal said to Susana outside the room: Susana, youre usually the best with Paulita, so maybe shes willing to tell you what she wont tell me or her father. You can help me make her smile, she hasnt smiled in a long time and she used to smile a lot. Please. Susana was not feeling well either and with a slight bitterness in her eyes said, Aunt Estre, dont worry, Paulita is my best friend and I will make her happy. Yes, thank you. Estre Berrocal gives Susana a hug. When Susana entered the room, Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal left without interrupting their conversation. Susana put on a casual face and said, Do you get bored lying here all the time?. Pa Rouco was in a low mood and said, I want to be discharged but my father and Estre wont let me, but when a few more days go by, I should be able to go out, I guess. So youre going back to La Ciudad Santa to rest for a while?This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco nodded, My father has contacted the school and is going to take me home for a while. Susana was stunned and asked, Is Uncle Adam asking you to take a break from school? I dont know, my father doesnt want to talk about it and I dont want to worry, Susanna. Its okay. You take good care of your health and Im sure Uncle Adam doesnt let us juniors worry about poor things. Susana took an apple and peeled it with a fruit knife, Im going to peel your apple, this apple I bought from the farm store online, the farmer himself grew it, its sweet. Pa Rouco doesnt have much to say and people are a bit quiet. Susana kept talking to her, Paulita, you know what? I heard that if you keep peeling apples, a wish wille true, do you want to make a wish?. If I hadnt met Severo Laris. She said it very calmly. Susanas grip on the fruit knife gave a jerk and the apple skin broke. Pa Rouco looked at the broken apple peel and smiled as if it sounded, but she was not happy, The peel is broken, so I cant make a wish. Susannas expression froze for half a second and she smiled, Its okay, big deal, Ill sharpen one for you. Her eyes were calm as she said, But its not like you can start life all over again. Susanna looked at her nk stare andforted her, Since we cant start over, lets go out, youll forget after a while, besides, Miss Orange is very pretty and deserves a better life and better people. If Im good, why dont others like me? She was childish, sensitive and vulnerable, the Pa Rouco of yesteryear, not so much. Susana swallowed saliva, Its just that hes blind. Pa Rouco rolled her eyes and asked, Susana, am I sick? She didnt want to be afflicted, didnt want to worry her father and Estre, couldnt smile at them when she wanted to, and was saddened by her inability to do even what she could to reassure him and Estre. It was like being sick, not wanting to talk, not wanting tough, very depressed. Susana encouraged, Come out in the sun more often,e to me when you want to talk, dont be bored alone, Uncle Adam and Aunt Estre love you very much, you can talk to them about anything, I think they will understand, soon, you will be fine. Susana talked with Pa Rouco for a good hour. Pa Rouco was a little sleepy and when she fell asleep, Susana left. As Susana left the room, she saw Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal watching outside. Susana approached, not forgetting to remind Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal: Uncle Adam, Aunt Estre, I think Paulita is a little strange, a little depressed. Adam Rouco nodded, with a touch of gravity on his forehead, and said, Well keep an eye on her, she must be traumatized after what happened, and you are young and easily depressed. When Susana left, Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal stood outside the room, looking through the ss window at Paulita asleep in her hospital bed. Estre Berrocal said, Adam, were going to take Paulita home. Didnt the doctor say she was ready to be discharged, and that its better if she goes home to recover; its easier for people to get depressed when theyre in the hospital all day? Well, tomorrow well discharge her on the paperwork and take Paulita home to recover. Estre Berrocal looked at the poor little person inside her and sighed, These days I wonder, Adam, could we have done it wrong? If we hadnt forced her to break up with Severo Laris, would the oue have been different?. But in life there are no assumptions, and we can only be thankful that at least now she is separated from Severo Laris, who hurt her. If we hadnt stopped her in the first ce and she had Severo Laris baby on our backs, and she was so young, would you have let her break her wings and marry a stranger and live a mediocre, unknown life? When Adam Rouco said this, Estre Berrocal was greatly relieved. Adam Rouco put his arm around his wife and said in a serious voice, Even a serious illness heals someday, if we are patient with her and encourage her, it is good that she is young, being young means that scars heal easily. Estre Berrocal nodded and leaned into Adam Roucos arms, Paulita will be fine. Chapter 854: Love doesn’t last, you’re a steal. In the school forum, the words abortion and Pa Rouco are blocked. Even if someone wants to make some waves, they cant post with these keywords, even if they use desperation. Everyone sighed that Fu Da Qianjins family really had a deep background and was not an ordinary rich family. But instead of talking about Pa Rouco, they can talk about Severo Laris, especially since Severo Laris is the talk of the school. They say it was Severo Laris thin-skinned, two-footed approach that caused Pa Roucos miscarriage. Others say it was Pa Rouco who was too brazen and kept pestering Severo Laris. The rtionship between Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, which did not start in a shy way, ended in a shy way, as everyone knows. Because there is a lot of discussion and gossip on the subject of something like a student falling off a school building and having an abortion. The day Pa Rouco was discharged from the hospital, the sun was shining but the wind was strong. A car from The Vasconcellos family came to pick them up to take them to the airport. Pa Rouco hesitates for a moment as she walks to her car. Adam Rouco had opened the door and was holding the roof of the car, calling to her, Paulita, its windy outside, get in the car. Pa Rouco nodded and got into the car with Estre Berrocal. And just as she got into the ck Bentley, Severo Laris got out of the cab and strutted into the hospital. The ck Bentley started up and drove away from the hospital. Pa Rouco looked unconsciously at the sea of people, all with their backs turned and unfamiliar faces. Estre Berrocal took her little hand in herp and said, Whats wrong, are you not feeling well?. She shook her head, Im not ufortable. Paulita, can you make an appointment with me? Whats the problem? Estre Berrocal said sweetly, When we get back to La Ciudad Santa, we cant think about being at Imperial anymore, okay? She said, Okay. Estre Berrocal smiled and gave her daughter a hug. Paulita rested her head on his shoulder, as she had done as a child, and the two snuggled. Adam Rouco nced at the mother and daughter, saw that Paulita was not in such a bad mood, and reached out to shake her hand as well. When Severo Laris arrived at the inpatient unit, he saw that the VIP room was empty. There was a nurse passing nearby. Severo Laris asked, Where is Pa Rouco, who is staying in this room, please? The nurse nced around the empty room and said, The girl in this room has been discharged, just a moment ago, she left with her mother and father, such a nice looking family of three, I was hoping they would stay in the hospital a while longer to freshen up. The nurse sighed as she wrote the duty roster, Hey, the girl is very pretty, I heard that her mother and father are also good friends with the main shareholder of our hospital, her family has a remarkable background, but howe she got pregnant at a young age and miscarried, what a pity. Severo Laris heart fluttered upon hearing that. Severo Laris clenched his fist, turned with an expressionless face and left the room. Fate can be cruel to the end when it rages against a person, and is denied the right to even attempt to sneak a nce at them. Back to Pa Rouco in La Ciudad Santa in a much better mood. Probably because she was away from her sad ce, plus the family had Grandpa and Lucio Rouco, the troublemaker, to keep her entertained in disguise. She could feel that her whole family was worried about hertely, and her whole heart was upon her, and she dared not be unhappy. But at night, when she sleeps alone under the covers, she is still so low that the low is not of her own ord, but as if something in her body had deteriorated, which makes her low and depressed. The first few books back home, Estre Berrocal did not feelfortable sleeping alone, so mother and daughter slept together. Often at night, Estre Berrocal hears Paulita crying next to her as she sleeps, and reaches out to touch her little face and her tears, wet and cold. Adam Rouco discussed with Estre Berrocal the idea of having a psychiatriste to the house, but feared that Paulita would be sensitive and internally resistant to receiving psychotherapy. And undergoing psychotherapy would tear her old scars back to expose them to strangers. It is one thing to be cured and another to be able to put up with Paulita and ept it or not. So the question of finding a professional psychologist is open to question.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Estre Berrocal talks to Paulita more and more often. Paulita did not seem to resent having to tell her what she thought. So, at night, before bedtime, as when she was a child, Estre Berrocals time to tell her bedtime stories was reced by a heart-to-heart talk with Paulita. Paulita turned on her side, looked at Estre Berrocal and asked, Estre, was Papa your first love? Estre Berrocal was happy to tell her this to distract her from her depression, and she smiled slightly, Technically speaking, no. I was not. But then I met your father and realized that the crush I had when I was in high school was nothing more than an emotion of adoration. Sincere feelings were only for your father. Paulita smiled, Would Dad be jealous if he knew he wasnt your first love? He would be, thats why I lied to him about all the rtionships I had had before, they were all fake rtionships, and only to him was it strictly considered first love. But its true that those previous rtionships couldnt be considered much of a rtionship, you didnt even hold hands much, and besides, you were too young to know what love was then. Paulita looked at Estre Berrocals happy face as she spoke of Adam Rouco and, for no apparent reason, tears welled up at the corners of her eyes. Estre Berrocal was startled, Whats wrong Paulita?. I dont know why, I didnt want to cry, but the tears fell on their own. Estre Berrocal looked at her lovingly, wiped her tears with a handkerchief and said, My Paulita, you should smile more often, you look prettier when you smile. Estre, I too wish my first love had passed with a breeze. Said Estre Berrocal: When you were a child, the moment you were in love, you wanted to announce it to everyone, you felt that everyone was him. Maybe you didnt think about the future or the future, because for you and for him at that moment, the future is not only full of hope, but also of nervous fear of the unknown and uncertainty. Or maybe you didnt like each other very much, but you were in that process of constant self-movement, thinking that you loved him. Paulita sniffled a little and asked in a subdued voice, And when you grow up, isnt that how rtionships work when you grow up? Growing up in a rtionship, if the other person is the one you love and youre not just looking for someone to marry, by the time you settle down with them, its still exciting, only you dont just think about now, you think aboutter, and you even think freely about building a big yard when youre old and growing grass and flowers and dogs together. It can be quiet, but its happy and full of stability. Paulita asks, If there is this idea of having an after and a future also for the first love, does that mean that both the person and the event are over? Estre Berrocal knew, of course, who she was referring to. Estre Berrocal also knew from the beginning that Paulita was serious about Severo Laris, it was no hoax. Even Paulitas feelings for Severo Laris are more intense and paranoid than she and Adam could have imagined. Estre Berrocal caressed her daughters face and said, Thats not true either, it doesnt necessarily mean that because youve been with someone and youve thought about the future, you can only love that person for the rest of your life. Thats just the way it is. Estre Berrocal took her in her arms, Then, oh my Paulita, dont be afraid, all the sadness will pass. Grandpa, Papa, me, my brother, we all love you, you will be loved more than ordinary people get, you will not be unhappy. Chapter 855: Meeting at last Severo Laris began to sulk and decay. The floor of the Imperial block was littered with empty bottles, thrown everywhere. Engracia did not answer her phone calls and no one answered the door when she knocked. Severo Laris is sitting on the carpet, sprawled on the edge of the sofa, as if he had passed out drunk. Costis pounced on him, grabbing his arm with both front paws and shaking him. Severo Laris woke up slightly and looked at Ribs with an affectionate smile and reached out . . and shook Ribs head, Stop it, Ribs. Meow. Ribs struggled to drag the phone away with his little paws, it was still ringing and Severo Laris scanned the caller ID Engracia. He opened the answer button. Engracia: Severo Laris, open the door for me, Im at your door. The tall figure of Severo Laris staggered toward the door due to the many drinks he had consumed. The doors open. A strong smell of alcohol wafts toward Engracia. Severo Laris, you cant live after breaking up with Pa Rouco, can you? Severo Laris recently stopped going to Professor Donato, and Engracia asked Rufio about it, only to learn that Severo Laris had stopped going to the firm and had dropped all of his clients cases.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Aplete waste of youth. Severo Laris did not react in the slightest to Engracias questions and irritation, but turned and walked back through the entrance of the house. What are you doing here? Engracia looked at his disheveled appearance and gritted her teeth angrily, Severo Laris, look at yourself in the mirror and see how you are now, disheveled, smelling of alcohol, unshaven, a drunkard, a drunkard! For not having Pa Rouco, are you going to kill your whole future? How did you be like this? This is not the Severo Laris I know. Severo Laris sat back down disheveled on the carpet,ughed derisively, and said, What was the Severo Laris you knew like? The Severo Laris I know, hardworking and never a heavy drinker, cool and measured, with an almost perverse routine, should be standing in court, bright and shining, not lying here in a drunken stupor. Severo Laris picked up a bottle of wine and was about to drink it when Engracia snatched it out of his hand and smashed it against the floor, breaking it into pieces and spilling its contents all over the floor, while the flying shards of ss cut Severo Laris cheek, leaving him with a small bloody cut. Severo Laris didnt respond, his eyes empty as he looked at the mess on the floor and calmly said, I used to think that working and earning money meant more than anything else. But I found that after I lost her, all that has lost its meaning for me. Engracia looked at Severo Laris lost soul and her heart sank, but her mouth was strong: But you and Pa Rouco have broken up, and you want to live in the pain and decay of losing her for the rest of your life? If you really cant let her go, go find her. Looking for her? What other strength and reason did he have to present himself to her? He hurt her so much. He was not there for her when she needed him most, insisted on breaking up with her and indirectly caused her to miscarry. Severo Laris cannot forgive himself. Adam Rouco was right, she didnt deserve him, not from the beginning. His father had kidnapped Pa Rouco, and he, like his father, was a bastard. How could a bastard like him deserve her? Engracia bent down, stared at him and said, Severo Laris, I dont care how sad you are now. You have to know that it cost you a long, long time to get what you have. After all, you didnt get into Imperial University, and you shouldnt lose yourself over something like your feelings. My dad told me that those two ces to further your studies in the United States are still open, and he admires you. Engracia took her business card out of her money clip and ced it on the coffee table in front of her. This is my fathers card, so if youre thinking about it, feel free to contact him. But youd better give him a quick answer. Because this is a position that a lot of people want. Severo Laris, you should know how important this opportunity is for you, maybe it will change your life. Pa Roucos mood is stabilizing and normalizing. But this is thanks to ying the piano. Every time she ys the piano, the clutter and sadness in her heart seem to recede of their own ord, and only the pleasant sound of the piano resonates in her ears. asionally, it is a morning or an afternoon of ying. Pa Roucos day-to-day life after school: ying the piano, nting flowers andwns with her grandfather. A monthter, she was in a much better mood and started sending friends. A photo was taken of her and Roberto Rouco nting flowers, which were bright and the yard was full of bright sunshine. Pa Rouco shows the photo to Roberto Rouco, who is wearing old sses and frowns with a smile, Hey, Grandpa is so old, hes not photogenic at all. No, grandpa youre young, you promised me a long life. A long life, thats an old devil. But Grandpa would like to live until the day our Paulita really grows up and gets married. Grandpa would like to see our Paulita wear a wedding dress and marry the man she loves and live a happy life. At that moment, Grandpa will be able to close his eyes. Roberto Rouco caresses his granddaughters head. Pa Rouco, with slightly sore eyes, smiled and said, What good health you are in, Grandpa, Im sure youre going to live long. Even if its to grow up with us Paulita, Grandpa is going to live a little longer. Grandparents and grandchildren are enjoying themselves. Pa Rouco snuggled into the old mans arms and choked a little. Roberto Rouco froze, stroked his granddaughters little head, and asked, Whats wrong with Paulita? Grandpa, I will miss Grandpa very much if I go abroad to study. Grandpa loves me the most. To study abroad, ah, the old man mused, You have ns to study abroad? Pa Rouco nodded and said, I used to stay in the country to study, also because I didnt want to leave my grandfather, my dad and Estre, but there were really no good music schools in the country, and in thest while, I thought about it and my dad told me that he was going to transfer me and asked me which school I wanted to go to, and I told my dad that I wanted to go to the Curtis Institute of Music in the United States. Ah America, thats a long way away. The old man was somewhat reluctant, as he had always adored Paulita, but he had to support his granddaughters decision. Although going away to study abroad and not being able to see you for a long time, grandpa will miss you, but you are still young and so smart, you cant stay at home with grandpa every day like these days. paulita, do what you want, go ahead, you are still young and you have a big and high sky to go. Im so sad to leave you all behind. The old man patted his granddaughters back and saidfortingly, Life is a process of constantly saying goodbye, and when you live to your grandfathers age, you will know that this life is nothing but happiness and good times. Adam Rouco took care of all the paperwork for Pa Roucos school and had a TOEFL teachere to the house to tutor Pa Rouco. At the end of April, Pa Rouco received an offer from the Curtis Institute of Music. This spring has flown by as we have spent it in full preparation for the exams. In the summer of that same year, Pa Rouco said goodbye to her family at the airport and prepared to fly to Phdelphia, USA, to attend the Curtis Institute of Music. Upon saying goodbye at the airport, Estre Berrocal hugged Pa Rouco and cried for a long time because of the long goodbye. Estre Berrocal instructed her many, many times, but finally had to let her daughter board the ne. That day, it was not only those from The Rouco family who saw the ne off, but also Severo Laris, who was in a hurry to get to the airport in The Holy City. Rufio learns about Pa Roucos movements from Susana, and Severo Laris learns about hers from Rufio. So he knew she was on the ne today. He arrived back from the Imperial, out of breath. Fate had always been kind to him, and his wish to see her was not fulfilled. And that year, Severo Laris got a ce at the university to continue his studies and also flew to the United States to study for a doctorate at Harvard. The city he went to was Cambridge, Massachusetts, not far from Phdelphia. Thousands of mountains, but there is always a time to meet. Chapter 856: Seven Years Later, She’s Grown Up Seven yearster, New York, USA. It is a world tour of solo piano concerts. Therge music pavilion was filled to capacity. The audience was silent as a melodious piano sound flowed from the stage. In the entire music hall there was only one light, which overlooked a figure on the stage and the piano. The young womans hands danced gracefully over the ck and white keys like the wings of a butterfly, and a soulful rendition of The Blue Danube burst from her fingers. Downstairs, in the VIP seats, sat a strikingly handsome oriental man. The man was in his early thirties, with delicate, distinguished features and the businesslike aura of a man who has long been in a position of power, cool and unppable, but when he looked up to gaze at the slender figure on stage, a touch of tenderness and deep emotion revealed itself in his cold eyes. Severo Laris sat on the stage, hands casually sped in hisp, listening intently to the piano performance. This was the tenth recital of his tour and he didnt miss it. His girl, Severo Laris thought, had really grown up. It is not too much to describe her as radiant.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Salvino, the special assistant who sits next to Severo Laris, took an important phone call after retiring a few moments ago. Salvino leaned close to Severo Laris ear and whispered, Professor Laris, the Magoo Group people have arrived at thepany and the details of the acquisition still need to be discussed with you. Salvinos implication is that this acquisition by Magoo is more important than the concert. Because this type of concert is something the boss listens to almost every month and he travels all over the world for it. Salvino doesnt understand how the boss can listen so attentively to such a boring and nd piano concert. But what Salvino didnt know was that all the piano recitals Severo Laris had heard over the years featured the female pianist on stage. The direction of the tour changes, the direction of the concert hall changes, but only the person ying on stage, never changes. Severo Laris gaze, always fixed on the figure on stage, was tinged with a slight chill at the corners of his eyes when he said coldly, Listen to the concert, dont talk business. Salvino snapped his mouth shut. He has been with his boss for three years and has studied some of Severo Laris habits and micro-expressions quite well. This Professor Laris, who does not reveal her anger, is cold and decisive, and her methods are thunderous, making people feel fearful and under pressure. Just now she spoke to stop him, already snorting. Salvinolitas sat to the side and silently followed the owner during this traveling piano recital. At the end of the piano performance, the pianist on stage rose, bowed gracefully and acknowledged the curtain. Most of the audience had left the stage, but Severo Laris remained quietly seated in his armchair, without getting up, as if still immersed in the piano performance. Salvino didnt dare say more, but inwardly he was frantic: thepany had a multi-million dor acquisition to negotiate, and here was the boss wasting precious time. Yes, every second of Severo Laris time was priceless. But the big boss, who always likes to waste his time on piano recitals, Christmas and simr nonsense and festivals. It was hard to wait for Severo Laris to get up. Salvino was about to say something about the merger when Severo Laris ordered in a soft voice: Tickets for the next London recital, buy them in advance and cancel all work trips for that day. Salvino: Is this piano recital of so scrambled? Yes, boss. As he left the music room, Severo Laris unconsciously nced back, his gaze crossing the crowd and settling on the familiar slender back, warming up. As the slender figure turned, Severo Laris narrowed his dark eyes slightly and turned, following the crowd out of the concert hall. We have a long day ahead of us. Even if I ce myself in a corner where she cannot be seen, and watch her from afar, I will be satisfied with my peace of mind. Pa Rouco, a little less energetic after a piano recital, sits in the nannys van and rests her eyes. Her assistant Vzquez Moral handed her the camera and said, Paulita, would you like to see the video of your piano performance this time? Pa Rouco had little heart and waved her slender, slender hand, saying, Its pretty much the same video every time, whats good about it. Not necessarily this time. By the way, I hear there are a lot of rich businessmen and apparently famous international stars in the audience who bought their tickets. Pa Rouco wrapped the nket around herself andughed at her, Talking as if the rich businessmen and international stars whoe to my piano recitals pay more than the rest of the audience. Ch, Missy, I know you dont care about the money, you have plenty of it, but this little assistant of mine at least follows you to get some glory, the higher your poprity, the more I can talk about doubling my money even if I jump jobs in the future. I can tell the other party that when I was Momos assistant, I had seen many great scenes. How many rich and powerful people have fallen under the sound of Momos piano. Pa Rouco, annoyed with her,ughed, took the camera out of her hand and sneered, I came to see how many rich businessmen there are, why dont I pick you a young and handsome one, get in touch with them and you have a blind date with them? Vzquez Moral rolled his eyes, Even a rich businessman has to be able to look at a short, poor guy like me. Its possible for a rich businessman to look at you, but to me, Id be more reliable as your assistant. Vzquez Moral chimed in and said, But seriously, I really saw a handsome and incredibly handsome man in this blurry video! Pa Rouco scoffs, How can you tell if hes handsome if its a blurry video, maybe its the high blur filter. Ill find it for you if you dont believe me. Vzquez Moral picked up the camera and carefully searched for the figure. After searching for a long time, the image quality was unclear because the human face was too small and because of the low light in the music room. The screen is paused. Vzquez Moral pointed to the face and zoomed in: Look, isnt he handsome?. Pa Rouco looked at him absently and her eyshes fluttered; the face, somewhat familiar. She picked up the camera and looked at it for a long time. Vzquez Moral said, Isnt it very pretty, are you dazzled? The picture quality is too blurry and the mans silhouette bears a slight resemnce to the man, but there are many simrities in this big world, and it must not be him. It had been seven years since they had broken up and had not spoken to each other again, so how could shee to listen to his piano recital. This idea was immediately rejected by Pa Rouco. So she calmly handed the camera back to Vzquez Moral and said, Its too blurry to see clearly if hes handsome or not. When he finished, he wrapped himself in his nket and cocked his head to the side to catch up on sleep. For the past seven years, the two things he did most were y the piano and sleep. He didnt socialize much and his mind was much more collected and not as yful as it used to be. Last year, Adam Rouco, Estre Berrocal and Lucio Rouco, came to see her in Fdelfia. We agreed to tour the neighborhood as a family of four, just as a trip, and let her be the guide, but as a result, when we left home, she didnt even know where there were interesting ces to visit or where to eat, and it was Lucio Rouco who ended up looking up the tips on the inte. Living in Phdelphia for seven years and not knowing the food and beauty, it is evident how deeply he tends to experience the city. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal, seeing her alone in Phdelphia and not making friends, want her to return to The Holy City. It is not impossible to return to her home country. With only the support of the Fu consortium, she didnt have to worry about internal development. Her grandfather is getting older and misses her from time to time, so maybe its time to go back and spend time with her family. Pa Rouco looked out the car window at the passing scenery and said, Viv, dont get busy for a while when this tour is over. Id like to go home. She hadnt told Vzquez Moral, who found it surprising: Why so suddenly? What about the recitals scheduled afterwards?. Pa Rouco closes her eyes, not at all emotional, always light: Cancel, Im tired. Vzquez Moral bristles: Ha. Missy really not bad at all, says shell cancel. She was very, very homesick. Seven years and a handful of returns. Everything and everyone about that mans town, she automatically blocked it out, as if by not listening or looking, she could pretend it never existed. Even Susanna, with whom she is so close, has rarely initiated contact in thest seven years. She feared that Susana would inadvertently mention it, over the mans movements. And she, not wanting to hear it, would be upset. Chapter 857: He thought about her, toward the end of the day. Headquartered in the heart of Wall Street in New York, the M. O. Group is home to one of thergestw firms in the world and has holdings inpanies from a variety of sectors, including business, economics, entertainment and everyday cosmetics. In seven years, this giant conglomerate has emerged as if from nowhere to be a myth known to Wall Street businessmen. MO Groups founder, Severo Laris, also holds thergest stake in the group, making him the de facto controller andrgest owner of MO Group. Seven years ago, Severo Laris wore a cheap white shirt, rode a bicycle, carried two or three books in his hands and was aloof and quiet. Seven yearster, Severo Laris wears a couture suit, his shirts are pressed without a single wrinkle, his suits are straight and his whole body reveals a distinguished and restrained spirit, he travels with at least two bodyguards and his means of transportation is a high-end, limited edition business car. Severo Laris life and past are a mystery to hispetitors abroad. At thirty-two years old, this man of unknown origin has carved a huge niche for himself in the chaos of the marketce with dizzying speed, even making the cover of Time magazines magazine of the year. But the man keeps a low profile and rarely gives interviews to the foreign press, so his background identity is rather a splendid curtain unknown to the eyes of the various media outlets, adding to the mans charm. Beautiful and powerful, yet unknown and enigmatic, it always attracts the eye and curiosity. After Severo Laris signed the acquisition contract with the Magoo Group, Salvino knocked on the door and entered from outside. Salvino had a magazine in his hand and said to me, Boss, this is thetest issue of V magazine and you were on the cover, but there was an interview written about you in the magazine and I took a look at it and thought some of the words were not quite right. Should I inform you? Severo Laris long, well-endowed fingers picked up the magazine and, after skimming the cover, were drawn to the other, smaller headlines on the cover. Renowned international pianist Momo. Severo Laris turns to the page she appears on, and there is a picture of her smiling andughing. They are in the same magazine, a few pages apart and very close. Salvino saw that Severo Laris was quiet and thought his boss was sulking about the inappropriatements and said, Boss, why dont I ask the legal department to send awyers letter to V Magazine now? Have them take back all the magazines sold in the marketce. Severo Laris raised his eyes and said, No, thats fine. Salvino: Where is the good thing, does the boss like the media to be harsh and critical with hisments? Salvino nodded hesitantly, Fine. Severo Laris took the magazine, put it away and treasured it. By the way, Im going to take some time off. indicated Severo Laris. Salvino was even more puzzled. The boss had just made a big move to acquire Magoo and would have to expend a lot of energy to integrate and consolidate Magoo next, taking a vacation at this juncture? But Magoo Severo Laris interrupted in a light voice, The MO group has many capable people who can work on the track without me, if the normal rhythm of this groups operations is disrupted by my absence, then there is something wrong with this group. Salvino nodded, What the boss said. Im going home tomorrow, book me a ticket back to Imperial. The boss is going back to the vacation camp? Still, Imperial, that big city, is so different from New York, and Imperial obviously has little natural beauty for a vacation. Severo Laris raised his eyes slightly and nced at him, his thin lips curved in a wry smile, A good employee would not be curious about the affairs of his bosss personal life. Salvino rubbed his nose awkwardly and smiled, Boss, Im going to book your flight now. After Salvino leaves, Severo Laris rises from his leather swivel chair and walks, phone in hand, to the huge floor-to-ceiling windows dappled with sunlight, gazing out at the traffic and the endless stream of people and bustle below him. Severo Laris dials a phone number. The phone is connected. Im going home tomorrow, meet me at the Imperial. Rufio, who received the call, cursed, Fuck, Severo Laris, do you still know Im a colleague? I thought you were dead at the hands of the Yankees! Youve been out of touch with me and Lastra for so long, you think you can forget about us, your trench mates, now that youve arrived in America? Severo Laris smiled slightly, the warm sunlight on his handsome brow, I dare not forget, I hide it in my heart and never forget. Rufio made a vomiting sound over the phone and said, What brings you all of a sudden? I ask you to do something for me. Well, what a good brother, calling me only when youre begging me to do something! Severo Laris face fell in seriousness and he said, Rufio, you know Imperial well, help me find a good feng shui cemetery. Rufio was stunned, The cemetery? Why, has something happened to someone in your family? Severo Laris eyes deepened for a minute and he said, No, just doing something I havent done in seven years. A good cemetery, thats a good idea, with my contacts in Imperial, Master Nan, I can help you just ask around and find out where there are good cemeteries, once your nends in Imperial, Ill be sure to find one for you. Thank you. Rufio joked, Youve been out of touch for seven years, Severo Laris, and you cant turn your back on your brother when youre in the Times, can you? Naturally. After exchanging pleasantries, just as we were about to hang up, Rufio couldnt resist saying, By the way, I heard from Susana that Paulita is also in the United States and that she went to music school in Phdelphia for several years, you are not far from Phdelphia, have you seen each other since then?Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Severo Laris narrowed his dark eyes slightly and was very silent. Even when people mention her, he still felt a dull ache at the tip of his heart. No, I havent seen him again. To be exact, she never saw him again, and he, every year, went to see her. In thest two years, after the MO Groups development had stabilized, he had seen her more oftenpared to the past. Only she had never seen him in the crowd. The best way to irritate her was for him not to present himself in a dignified manner. Rufio couldnt help but feel a little sorry for you, but in the end he couldnt say much and said, Okay, when you get home, call Lastra and my colleague will clean you up. After hanging up the phone, the coldness in Severo Laris eyes finally melted a little. Even after seven years, some people are still the same, like Rufio and Lastra, and when they see each other again, they are still the best of brothers. And her, still in love with him? But how could he dare to hope that she was still in love with him, that she had someone to love, and that she was selfishly alone? Severo Laris opened his wallet and in it was a small photograph taped to it, a picture of them together on Mount Pullo back in the day. She wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned into his, braiding two fluffy locks, with little stray hairs around her forehead and sideburns, smiling brightly and purely like a child. I really missed her, every minute of every day, every second of every day, and I never stopped missing her. Chapter 858: Two Places to Think of Each Other, All Memories Severo Laris returns home to New York after finishing his work. There is an American maid in the house and she was taking care of Costis cat food when Severo Laris arrived home. Sir, youre back. Severo Laris took off the suit he was wearing, handed it to the maid, rolled up his shirt sleeves and said, You go about your business, Ill keep an eye on Costis. Okay. Severo Laris sat down on the carpet and unbuttoned the first two buttons of his shirt with slender fingers, looking more rxed and casual than he did on the outside. Ribs merely ate his cat food without going so far as to rub against Severo Laris arms to coddle him. Severo Laris frowned slightly, his handrge. He shook it, Cat food is that good? When Ribs finished eating, Severo Laris lifted Ribs with both arms. This guy, in thest seven years, has gone from a little kitten to a fat,zy old cat. Usually, when hes on the couch, his expression is that of a magnificent old queen. Meow. Severus Laris looked at Ribs and said, I went to her recital again today and she was fine, or at least seemed fine. I wonder if she missed you. Meow. Severo Laris: If she sees you again, Ill give you back to her, okay? Meow. Severo Laris: Youre very good at gaining meat, but howe shes still so skinny after all these years, huh? Meow. Severo Laris lowered his eyes a little and spoke with a bit of dejection, If I could still be with her, Id feed her fat. Meow. Once upon a time, Lita liked to talk to the cat. Now it was her turn to talk to Ribs, whom they had raised together, because there was no one to talk to about these words. The next day, Severo Laris flew back to Imperial early in the morning. Costis was sent back on a consignment, and over the years Severo Laris has taken Costis from Imperial to New York and back to Imperial from New York, having long ago grown ustomed to having Costis around. More so because, Costis was picked up by someone and whenever I see Costis, I think of her. Normally, Costis clingy personality resembles what it was seven years ago. Wherever he went, she followed him, like a little tail. When he works, she sticks her chin to his ear and mumbles that shes been left out, chattering as if she has an endless supply ofints. Severo Laris misses dearly those wonderful, warm days of his youth. It was he who lost her. Once back in the imperial quarter, he stood at the door with Costis in his arms, his heart aching and aching as he entered the code. The string of numbers, which he kept in his memory, was the day they met. The door, clicked open. Seven yearster, although he had already returned to Imperial for work, he had never had the courage to see her once again. Because there are many memories with her in this small apartment. In the shoe closet at the entrance, her slippers had been left, not thrown away. On the sink, her pink mouthwash cup and his blue mouthwash cup, they are a couple. On the couch, theres the hoopoe cushion she loves to cuddle. In the closet, there are still many of the clothes she didnt wear at the time. The whole house, full of them, was full of her. Severo Laris was in the living room and looked into the study, the empty corner where her piano used to be and where she sat practicing, smiling at him sweetly from time to time. She sat on the couch, watching a TV show and nibbling on potato chips as he came over to hug her before being forced to brush his teeth and go to bed. She always liked to crawl into his arms and make trouble while he cooked, and when hed had enough, hed take her to the kitchen table and kiss her until she obeyed. Every time she washed her hair, soaking wet, she would rub herself in his arms and he would rub her hair and blow it like a puppys head. Too many, too many memories. Love is something you dont forget even after seven years. Costis jumped out of his arms and meowed. It took Severo Laris a moment to return to calm. After tidying up the house, showering and making the bed, hey down in it, but lost sleep. He nced sideways at the left side, where he had oncein, and reached out to feel the empty spot, which also seemed to be missing arge piece of heart. Severo Laris picked up her phone and searched her circle of friends. She did not disconnect it, something he did not expect at the time, and he thought that, after the breakup, she would delete his contact details in a fit of anger. After all, she is very explosive and loves tantrums. So over the years, Severo Laris has followed her circle of friends, marked her as a friend, set her messages as strong alerts and has her Facebook always up for fear of missing a single message from her. But s, in seven years, he never sent her a single message; he used to send her messages, always many at a time. In the years before that, he still asionally sent to his friends, but in thest two years he didnt post much to his circle of friends either. Nothing dynamic. Severo Laris follows all his social ounts, and the updates are unresponsive and deadly. But she used to be able to post several updates a day. She is grown andposed, but Severo Laris is heartbroken. He would have liked her to be as childlike as she is, or at least happy. The day after returning home, Severo Laris contacted Rufio. The two agreed to meet in the Green Garden. As soon as we saw each other, Rufio hit Severo Laris with a clenched fist: Good for you! Seven years without seeing each other again! Are you still human? Severo Laris smiled slightly, Too busy with work, I didnt mean to. Being busy is usually an excuse for a person. But youve really changed a lot in the years youve been away, Severo Laris, youre really something, the friend admires you! The two men opened their arms and embraced. Green Park, where there is a good feng shui graveyard. As Severo Laris and Rufio walked in, Rufio said, I had someone look at the cemetery yesterday, and it has a good view and good feng shui. But what are you doing looking for a cemetery all of a sudden, afraid youre too busy dying all of a sudden to prepare a coffin? Rufio teased him, but Severo Laris was too reserved to tell him. Well, how about looking at this side of the cemetery? The green garden with the wind, water and trees is really beautiful and Severo Laris is very pleased.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Rufioter learned that Severo Laris had found the cemetery for the child he had miscarried with Pa Rouco. Severo Laris named that child Linmer. It is the surname of Severo Laris with the addition of a silent word from the name Pa Rouco. Engraved on the Limmer tombstone, father: Severo Laris, mother: Pa Rouco. It was Severo Laris cloak and dagger for his son, seven yearste. Then, every year at Qingming, Severo Laris came to pay his respects. In the middle of summer that year, Pa Rouco packed her bags from her vi in Phdelphia and headed to The Holy City after her world tour. As soon as shended, she received a call from Susana. Rufio and Susana are getting married and Susana calls her to ask her to be a bridesmaid. Paulita, you cant say no, you are my best friend and it is imperative that you be my maid of honor when I get married. Pa Rouco smiled slightly, Of course, I will be there for your wedding. After exchanging greetings, she hung up the phone and took a deep breath, her heart inevitably filled with excitement. At first, she thought she and the man might as well have made it to marriage. But now, things are different. Rufio and Susannas journey from campus to marriage is a rare one and she really wishes them well and truly envies them. Chapter 859: Talking to Yourself A ck Maybach waits outside the airport of The Holy City. Seeing Pa Rouco leaving the airport with her suitcase and a ck baseball cap, Adam Rouco opens the car door and steps out of the car. Lucio Rouco gets out of the back seat with the car door open. Sister, over here! Adam Rouco approached his daughter, looked at her earnestly, smiled warmly and opened his arms. In those seven years, he rarely returned home and saw less of his family, but his thoughts of them continued to grow. Everything changes, but blood and kinship do not. Pa Rouco slipped into her fathers arms and they hugged tightly. Papa. Paulita, wee home. Adam Rouco patted his daughter on the back and said with a slight smile, Lucio, help your sister carry the luggage to the car. Then to Pa Rouco: Lets go home, your grandfather and mother are at home waiting for you toe back for dinner. Pa Rouco nodded, Okay. Once in the car, Adam Rouco drove. Pa Rouco and Lucio Rouco sit in the back of the car. Pa Rouco asked, Dad, why did youe to pick me up yourself, it would have been nice if Uncle Liu picked me up. This time you are fine back home, so of course I had toe pick you up myself. No matter how old Paulita was, whether she was an adult or a minor, Adam Rouco, her father, always adored her. Lucio Rouco raised an eyebrow, Its not the first day you know that our father is a ve to his daughter, at home, youre the baby and Im the trash. Adam Rouco cackled, Lucio Rouco, speak to your conscience, when have I ever treated you like garbage? You see, at home Im the one who takes out the garbage, Im the one who carries my sisters luggage, my sister has been abroad for seven years and doesnt bother you and my mother in her happy life, so you two put the joy of living on me, I walk every day in front of your eyes, right, and youre tired of me. am I not trash? Adam Rouco said amused, Youre a boy, of course you have to take charge. The atmosphere was warm as father and son bickered. Adam Rouco, however, noticed that Paulitas words were sparse and nced at her in the rearview mirror and saw her looking out the window with a somewhat pale look on her face. Adam Rouco says, Paulita, La Ciudad Santa has changed quite a bit in the years youve been studying abroad, hasnt it? Pa Rouco said, Yes, it has changed a lot of the scenery from the airport to the way back home. Lucio, there is yogurt and bread in the car, your sister must be hungry right after the ne, take it to your sister to fill her tummy. Lucio Rouco obediently took the yogurt and bread out of the car seat drawer, Sis, have some. Pa Rouco casually tackles a couple of bites. Adam Rouco wanted to ask her about her ns for this return, but looking in the rearview mirror he saw that she looked a bit tired, so he didnt bother her anymore and let her rest for a while. ck Maybach entering La Vi Rouco. Roberto Rouco saw the car entering the courtyard from the living room and got up from the sofa excited: Paulita is back. Estre Berrocal also saw it andughed, Dad, take it easy, watch out for hypertension, Ill pick them up in the yard. Go on, go on. Pa Rouco had just gotten out of the car when she was hugged tightly by Estre Berrocal who approached her. Mama. Paulita, youre finally back, do you know how much mommy missed you? Lucio Rouco, a tall man, stood next to the car, holding the roof, Mama, sis, have you had enough hugs, Grandpa is dying of anxiety in the living room? Estre Berrocal smiled and red at her son with her eyes, took Paulitas hand and said, Then lets hurry home, your grandfather misses you too. Adam Rouco closes the car door and looks back at Estre Berrocal who walks across thewn towards the chalet with Paulita in her arms, somewhat contemtive. Lucio Rouco walks up and casually tosses out, Dad, have you also noticed that theres something wrong with my sister? There are fewer words than before. Is it a little less? She used to crush me when we first met, but now why is she suddenly so quiet, I feel strangely ufortable. Adam Rouco gave him a sidelong nce, Do you want your sister to beat you that badly? Heh, she used to hold me down and beat me on the bed, now she seems like a different person. Father and son entered the chalet together and Adam Rouco indicated, Pay more attention to your sister. That is, after all, she is my own sister. Adam Roucos lips curved with satisfaction; this bastard boy, he knew something. When we got home, the house was full of heat. But thats probably because Pa Rouco is used to being alone all these years, and it takes a lot to adjust to life in a group when youre used to being alone. Estre Berrocal helped her pack and said, Yesterday I had the maids wash your bedspread and quilts and such and take them out to the patio to dry, and I sent someone to clean your house. Thank you Estre. Estre Berrocal touched her face and said, You just got back, so take a hot bath tonight and get a good nights sleep. Ive put essential oils in the bath, so you can use whatever drops you want. Good. When Estre Berrocal had left, Pa Rouco took a hot bath and almost fell asleep. She was lying on her back next to the bathtub, fiddling with her phone, when she received an international business news. Severo Laris, president of the M. O Group, has announced his intention to enter the domestic market this year. Once M. O makes a big move, will it have a knock-on effect on the domestic market in the same sector? Pa Rouco looked at the news, and at the mature man on the front page of the news, calm andposed in his white shirt, slightly puzzled. For the past seven years, she had tried to block out news about him, but more or less, consciously or unconsciously, she would know something of his recent history. She had been very sessful. She had always known he was good. Putting the phone aside, shey back in the tub, closing her eyes and rxing her body. Say to himself, Pa Rouco, stop thinking about whats there and whats not there, that person has nothing to do with you. Late at night, Pa Rouco is lying in bed, tossing and turning, probably because shes not quite ready to return to The Holy City from her home in Phdelphia. It was like when she went to Phdelphia from The Holy City, where she lost sleep all night after studying across the ocean for the first time. Thats not the same as going to college at Imperial. Being in Phdelphia, a foreign country with few Chinese around, and going through a breakup at the time, loneliness came over her. In Phdelphia there were no friends and no one to talk to, so she got into the habit of doing so. Unable to sleep, Pa Rouco simply sits down, turns on her phone camera and records a video of herself. Today is day two thousand five hundred and ny-one since I broke up with him, and Ivee home, home. When I see news about him again, I dont feel as bad as I did at first and I can be calm and not think about it anymore. But I keep losing sleep. Its one oclock at night and I cant sleep. Ive been off the medication for a while now and my condition is good, and my doctor has told me that I shouldnt rpse as long as I keep it up. Buttely Ive been feeling that involuntary low that has started again. But I dont want to take the pills because they make the reactions slower than normal and I wont y the piano well. I didnt tell my family that I had depression and was taking the medication because I was afraid they would worry. Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Talk to yourself. This is the fifteen hundredth video youve recorded in seven years. On average, I record four or five times a week, whenever I lose sleep. In these 2. 000 days, you have had very few days of good sleep. Chapter 860: Named above? By alumni? Pa Roucos discreet return to her native country was exposed by some media outlet. The next day it was hot. Internationally acimed pianist Momo makes a discreet return. Clicking on that direct link, the exhibitor posted the video. The video shows Pa Rouco walking in and out of the airport alone with her head down wearing a ck baseball cap and then, along with a man and a boy, down to a ck Maybach business car. My God, the momo gods are back in the country. Im an art major, a piano major, and momo is really a great role model in the eyes of our piano students. There are very few pianists with international reputations in the country, momo has to be considered one and he is young enough to be a rising talent. But how can I track down the extr and see something about momo having lost the piano? Theres a lot of spection in the foreign press that momo is dependent on medication for depression, which causes him to havezy fingers. No, its a shame that such a good, young pianist, if he really has depression, is partying. Severo Laris was in the Imperial neighborhood and a glint crossed his eyes as he slipped into this hot spot. Hes back in the country, in The Holy City. With one hand, Severo Laris strokes Costis, who is eating cat food next to him, and with the other, he picks up his cell phone and dials a transantic number. Salvino, inform the Groups overseas department to move some of their operations to The Holy City. The MO Group has been nning to enter the country for more than a day or two now, with grand strategies deployed, and since Imperial and The Holy City are major cities in the country and economic hubs one to the south and one to the north, it was only a matter of time before the departments operations were moved to The Holy City and Imperial. Its just that the boss has always been a deep thinker, who does things to kill but very calmly, this time, how could he decide so hastily? For the business map matters, Severo Laris orders, Salvino did not dare to say much, Yes, boss, I will report. Severo Laris hung up the phone, touched Costis at his side and said, You can soon meet her, happy?. Ribs: Meow. The day after Pa Rouco returned to La Ciudad Santa, she was asked out by Susana. As soon as they met, Susana started spitting at her like a madwoman. Pa Rouco! All these years you havent called me! How cruel you are! Do you know how much Ive missed you all these years, and if youve abandoned me because youve made good friends in America? Pa Rouco looked at her as energetic as ever and her eyes sank slightly. I didnt mean to, I just felt you calling and I didnt know what to say. And now that you have a fiance, its not good for me to keep calling and bothering you. Susana red at her, What do you mean by bothering me, you still think Im your best friend, even if Im married to Rufio, youre going to call me when you should! Hes not as important as you are! Men are like clothes! Sisters are like brothers! Pa Rouco was amused, If Rufio knew you said that, would he still want to marry you? Susana raised an eyebrow and said fiercely, How dare he! If he wont marry me, Ill find myself a second wife. Seeing her recklessness, Pa Rouco knew that her rtionship with Rufio must have been very strong over the years. Thats enough. They are, at least as a couple,plete and joyful. Susana put her arm around his shoulders, lifted his chin and said, Come on, Sis, Ill take you to the cauldron. Pa Rouco quipped, Are you paying for it? Thats a must, to take him! Lets go swipe Rufios card! Pa Rouco: If I didnt know better, Id think youde to collect a debt from Rufio. Hm, hes been at the Imperialtely, hasnt called me in three days, I dont know what the hell hes doing, and Ill be extra nice if I dont fire him from his fiance position. Pa Rouco smiled, d to see Susana happy. When we arrived at the hot pot restaurant, Susana ordered a board of dishes, enoki mushrooms, tofu, tripe, beef rolls, duck tongue, duck intestines and konjac knots The two ate and chatted until two oclock in the afternoon. Susana looked at her with a satisfied smile and asked wistfully, Little Pa, tell me the truth, did you have a boyfriend in America?. Pa Rouco spread her hands, You students, look at my lonely single bitch look, where does it look like I have a Yankee boyfriend? Pfft. Susanna let out augh, Its okay, my sisters will introduce you to one!. Im not in the mood for a rtionship right now. I dont want to meet any new friends either. Susanna frowned, Look at you now, you dont rte, you dont bond, you work every day, youre going to die of overwork like this, you know? I have to take you to get you high. Where to? Susanna pulled a business card out of her purse and handed it to him, Here, this Friday night theres a benefit dinner at The Holy City, and your husband may be attending. Im sure theyre all elite. Pa Rouco gave him an expressionless look and handed the card back, Such a boring benefit dinner, youre on your own. No, youre still my best sister, you have to go with me! Paulita, look at you now you dont see anyone all day, how are you going out like this? I left. Pa Rouco answered with a subconscious movement.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Susana bit her lip and finally became serious, If you left, how did you know which way I meant when I just asked you how to leave? Paulita, that man doesnt deserve it, you deserve better. Pa Rouco pursed the corners of her lips, lowered her teary eyes and said weakly, I didnt expect it, I really didnt. Shes just, shes not in the mood for a rtionship right now. Has she contacted you since shes also in the States and doing so well? asked Susana, hitting the nail on the head. Pa Rouco had to admit she was stung, tugged at the corners of her slightly white lips and smiled with feigned disinterest, No, he and I are both randy, why would he contact me? Even though were alumni, theres no need to be so desperate, not to mention the fact that some of us were such good friends in the first ce. Pa Rouco bit her lip and said, Its not like its the first day youve met him, hes always been a maverick. How he would get in touch with us. Besides, even if he did contact her, she didnt know how to approach him. Previously? As a former student? As an old friend? Chapter 861: A Brush in the Parking Lot Pa Rouco and Susana spent the day shopping and at the end Susana took Pa Rouco to the river in her little white BMW 3-series to blow off some steam. By the time we got to the river, it was after 8:00 pm and the night was low. The night sky is clear tonight, with a starry sky and the moon sinking to the bottom of the sea. A sweltering heat dispersed with the cool breeze off the river as we got out of the car and Pa Rouco walked down to the river and stretched, letting out a long sigh. Susana opened the trunk and pulled a dozen beers out of the car, Paulita, look what I brought!.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco looked back, with startled eyes, How are we going to drive back if weve both been drinking?. Call a driver when you get there. Susana loaded up the dozen beers and walked down to the river, where she sat with Pa Rouco on the stone steps of the bank. The two men grabbed a beer each and when they cracked the lid, the beer shot out. Come on, cheers! Pa Rouco doesnt drink much, but its not like she didnt drink when she was younger, and she can still drink a little beer. Susana, not a good drinker but not a bad one either. The two sat by the river, blowing in the wind, drinking wine and chatting. After one beer, the conversation grew in scale and became more and more reckless. Susana hitched her shoulders and asked with a smile, Paulita, tell me the truth, are you still in love with Severo Laris? I dont want to like him. Pa Rouco said with a forced smile. You dont want to like him, does that mean you still like him? Pa Rouco stood up and threw the empty bottle in her hand, forcefully, into the river. A beautiful arc. Turning toward the endless river, she eximed, Ill never like Severo Laris again! Susanna smiled cheerfully, Thats right, the old ones dont go away, the new ones donte. Ill introduce you to someone better and more handsome. Then Susana got up too and shouted to the river, A hundred times better than Severo Laris! A thousand times better! Pa Rouco, clinging to the river railing, shouted at the surface, Severo Laris! Go to hell! Susana cursed next to her, Severo Laris motherfucker! Youre a blind man. By the end of the scolding, Pa Rouco wasughing and giggling with the greatest of ease. Susana turned to look at her and reached out to hug her, Paulita, wee home. I have missed you so much over the years, and many times I have wanted to call you, but when I did I didnt know what to say. Susanna said enthusiastically, I understand, I understand everything. Now that you are back, you are not alone, you will never be alone again. Susanna, thank you, for still wanting to be my best friend. Susannas eyes were dense, You fool, we will be good friends for life. The night before, Pa Rouco had a few beers with Susana and when she got home it was after eleven at night. After a shower and some ink, it was already 1 am. The next day I got upte and slept until dawn, when I was awakened by a call from my assistant, Vzquez Moral. Hey Violeta, whats up? Vzquez Moral: Paulita, there is a benefit dinner this Friday night and you are invited, you may be asked to y the piano, I have agreed for you, is the time okay with you? Pa Rouco said, I thought you said yes for me, I have to do it even if my time doesnt work. Vzquez Moralmented on the other side of the phone, My Missy, I know youre not bad, but at least have a little motivation, we just returned to China, need a lot of exposure and appearances, usually their social and socialmitments, unnecessary that almost all put them off, the Universal Group side also has a dead letter, the small mix of food, they do not diligence up, the above do not dare to scold you, but the point on my nose and scold. It is not the first time that Vzquez Moral spits this at her, and Pa Rouco understands. Okay Ms. Vzquez, I know, Ill be there. Thats more like it. In all my years at Universal, youre the only performer Ive ever hired whos reallyzy. If you were up for it, the notices would have been taken a long time ago. Pa Roucos ears grew calloused from hearing it from her agent and she pinched her ears. Vzquez Moral added, By the way, what about the issue I proposed earlier, how are you considering it? The intention of the group is that you can develop yourself in multiple ways, and with your condition, it will definitely be easy if you go to the entertainment industry. Vzquez, didnt I tell you that I dont want to go into show business, I just want to y the piano well. What pianist in the country doesnt go into show business these days, and if you do, youll get paid more than you do now. Pa Rouco didnt want to talk to her about it and just hung up the phone, the typical yo-yo. Vzquez Moral could do nothing with her. Pa Rouco recalls that she had one year left on her contract with Universal and when it ran out, she decided not to renew it. The group has too many things on its agenda and she is not in the right state to take on too many ads, she would be worth more. Shortly thereafter, Vzquez Moral sent the benefit dinner and Fridays address to her phone, and that message was followed by Vzquez Morals pathetic request. Please, please, please, please, Missy must be there. He remembered the benefit dinner Susana had told him about yesterday, which seemed to be the same one. On Friday evening, Adam Rouco threw Pa Rouco a car key. Adam Rouco said, Its quite ufortable now that you go home without a car and you dont like the family chauffeur always following you, heres the car from the garage, take it and drive it, its new and I havent driven it once or twice. It is a red Porsche 911 sports car. Lucio Rouco rushed over, took a look at the car keys and said with contempt, Dad, is it appropriate to give such a nice car to my sister, a roadie, to drive? Adam Rouco looked coldly at his son, How can your sister be capricious if there is sailing now. Pa Rouco: She can have navigation and keep driving in the wrong ce and shes not very good at backing up. Lucio Rouco raised an eyebrow and said, Dad, can I borrow that Maserati you have in the garage for a few days? Adam Rouco gave him a nk stare, then took the car keys out of the safe, tossed them to him and ordered in a deep voice, Be careful with that car, I like it a lot, if you scratch it, have it repaired and give it back to me. Lucio Rouco made a deliberate gesture: Its very unfair, its almost the same car, my sister drives it nonchntly and I have to drive it with a tight skin. Pa Rouco reported, By the way, Dad, Im going to a charity dinner tonight and I have an announcement. Its a benefit dinner for the Swift Group, right? Pa Rouco: Yes. Is Dad going too? Adam Rouco said, These benefit dinners are for hanging out and making friends for you young people, so Im not going. Lucio Rouco: Our dad is afraid mom will make him kneel on the keyboard. Adam Rouco: Would he be afraid? It was clear that he used to be the one who made Estre Berrocal write the critique. Pa Rouco didnt want to enter the several levels of subway garage when she drove her car to the Oasis building because she used to have trouble remembering where she was and finding it. Luckily, the Oasis building has an open-air parking garage and she drove her car straight into it. As she struggled to back up, a discreet and luxurious ck Bentley slowly pulled into the parking lot, waiting for her to move the car and clear the adjoining space. Inside the ck Bentley, Salvino looked at the red 911 with its crappy reversing ability and frowned, asking Severo Laris in the back seat, Boss, there seems to be a female driver in front of me, why dont I get out and give her a hand? Severo Laris responded indifferently. Chapter 862: Long Time No See, Classmate Lin Salvino got out of the car, walked over to the red 911 and knocked on the window. Hello, need help? The window rolled down to reveal a white, pretty, extremely young face, and it was indeed a female driver. Pa Rouco looked in the rearview mirror at the ck Bentley behind her and knew she was getting in someone elses way. She was quick to apologize, Sorry, Im a little bad at backing up. Salvino politely said, If thedy doesnt mind, I can serve her. Salvino thought: its a shame to waste the bosss time backing up when every second counts. Pa Roucos eyes lit up, someone couldnt have done a better job of backing up for her, her head ached. She unbuckled her seat belt and said with a slight smile, Then Ill thank you, sir. Pa Rouco opens the door and gets out of the car. The moment you get out of the car. The man in the back seat of the ck Bentley looked up and saw a familiar figure in his memory. The light in Severo Laris eyes, slowly bing clearer. When Pa Rouco turned to look at the ck Bentley, she saw clearly and distinctly the little face she had been longing for. Thats her. In the heart, emerging. Salvino was able to park Pa Roucos car in the blink of an eye. Pa Rouco thanked him kindly, Thank you very much. Youre wee. After a slight nod from both men, Salvino returned to the ck Bentley. Pa Rouco parked her car and then entered the Oasis building with her bag. The windows of the ck Bentley slowly rolled down. Severo Laris dark, deep gaze rested on the slender back and his thin lips parted, Dale. Salvino froze, not understanding what his boss meant, Boss? I said, hit that Porsche 911. Salvino thought he had misheard and unconsciously asked, Why?. For no reason, did thatdy piss off the boss? Severo Laris pursed his thin lips and said quietly, No reason, do as you are told. Salvino: Is it really good to do that? But with the bosss orders here, Salvino had no choice and mentally wailed for the pretty girl. The Porsche 911, such as it is, is a great car, and in anyones hands it would be a treasure. The driver would be heartbroken if she actually crashed into it. Salvino gritted his teeth, stepped on the elerator with his eyes closed and bang. The ck Bentley mmed into the front of the 911. Salvino stared at the crash site, wide-eyed and momentarily stunned. Severo Laris, in the back seat, is calm and rxed, his expression neither rising nor falling. Salvino asked, Boss, what now?. Severo Laris instructed in a soft voice: Leave a phone number of the car owner so we canmunicate with him about the incident. Salvino: Whats up with the boss today, is he looking for something to do? Salvino only dares to mutter in his mind about his boss, without saying much. Severo Laris remembers again, Leave your number. Huh? The more Salvino thought about it, the less he understood, Yes, boss. After leaving the phone number and parking the car, Severo Laris and Salvino got out of the car and entered the Oasis building. Tonights charity dinner, organized by the Xunta Group, invited several elites and bigwigs from the business world. The clothes were on, the drinks were on and there was champagne and flowers everywhere. Water-snake-waisted beauties came and went. As soon as Pa Rouco entered the venue, she called out to Susana. Perhaps there were too many people in the ballroom and it was too noisy for Susana to hear the call. Pa Rouco stepped aside, grabbed a ss of juice and ate some muffins. Soon the call came from Vzquez Moral: Hello Paulita, have you arrived yet? Where are you, theyre looking for you on stage to y the piano over here. Pa Rouco hurried to put down her juice and said, Oh, Iming, Ive seen you in . She scanned the crowd, spotted the eager Vzquez Moral and headed toward her, phone in hand. And just as he advanced, Severo Laris reached over, picked up the ss of juice he had been drinking and took a sip straight from his mouth. Salvino thought the boss was blind and didnt see that there was a womans lipstick mark on the juice ss. Is it appropriate for the boss, who is not around women, to drink juice that a woman has drunk? Salvino cautiously recalled: Boss that, youve got the wrong ss, this ss of juice was just drunk by someone else. Severo Laris calmly took another sip and calmly looked at Salvino again, I know, Im not blind. Salvino: Sweat wipes, the boss is too weird today, the brain in the water? Severo Laris, at Salvinos puzzled look, picked up a fork and took a bite of the muffin that Pa Rouco had just left unfinished. Salvino: There were mountains of pastries and juices on the table, why was the boss eating peoples leftovers? Severo Laris pursed his thin lips, his face imperturbable as hemented, It tastes good. Salvino: Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. What the hell? Soon Severo Laris was mobbed by his business associates. And the room was filled with the melodious sound of a piano. Professor Laris, I heard that the MO Group ising back to the country and I think we will certainly have opportunities to work together afterwards. Severo Laris frowned slightly and said, Get out of the way. Dry Industry owner Lee was taken aback, thinking he had upset Severo Laris somewhere, Professor Laris? Severo Laris had reached out and pushed his shoulder away, Youre blocking my view. Chief Lee turned and followed Severo Laris animated gaze as his eyes fell on the pianist on the stage. Chief Li smiled and said, Professor Laris likes to listen to the piano. My daughter also ys the piano, why dont you let my youngest daughter meet Professor Laris tomorrow?. Severo Laris is silent and doesnt take any hint. His eyes focused on the girl on the stage, she looked like a rose in bloom, delicate, beautiful and striking. Severo Laris selfishly tries to hide her, and its a sour feeling when too many people see her in all her splendor. But then he wants others to know how wonderful his girl, his child, is. Deep in the floating light, she was looking at the piano book next to the piano under the crystal chandelier, her thin lips curved. Meeting each other is still a joy. After the song, Pa Rouco emerged from the stage and mingled with the audience. She wore a simple lemon yellow dress that shone white against her skin. Severo Laris gaze, following her figure. There were too many women approaching Severo Laris, but he was so cold and distant, with the words do not enter written on his body, that the women at the party didnt bother to leave. Pa Rouco is standing at the table, holding a strawberry shortcake and eating it. Next to her, a man with champagne approached to engage her in conversation. Severo Laris eyes were extremely cold, as if he couldnt contain himself any longer, and he approached with his long legs. lita. Pa Rouco stiffened, thinking she was hallucinating, and turned in disbelief. The man, in his suit, stood in the zed light, handsome and clear, like a ghost. His dark, sunken eyes were full of surprise. Through the void of air, all four eyes fixed on a long-awaited reunion, his mind went nk. He had imagined many reunions, but none so direct and abrupt as this one. Severo Laris steps into the light, his elegant figure more subdued and restrained than ever. Pa Rouco unconsciously squeezed his palm and finally smiled with slight indifference as he approached her. Its been a long time, Mr. Severo. In the eyes, there is indifference. Chapter 863: Professor Laris sends his wife home. Seven years and reunited again, the first words spoken were, Its been a long time. Severus Laris looked at the girl before him, with dark, troubled eyes, and was silent for a long time, repressing the welter of thoughts in his heart. Finally, calmly, he asked, Have you had a good time these past seven years? Pa Rouco smiled slightly, beaming, Does Mr. ito Severo wish me well, or not? She has grown up and has a bit of feminine charm in her manner. An unkempt tousle, an asional backward nce, a smile, and innocence and charm. This Pa Rouco is too dazzling. The interested looks she received from the men around her were enough to prove how popr she was, but she didnt know it. But it is this ignorance of beauty that makes men want to conquer even more. The lump in Severo Laris throat slipped and his eyes regarded her with a deep gaze as he said, I hope you are well. Is Miss Severo for peace of mind? Pa Rouco avoided looking at him and picked up a ss of champagne and took a sip, trying to calm herself. Have some champagne and maybe be a little more daring. Severo Laris frowned slightly, You can drink already?. Pa Rouco heard him and said amused, Im not a child anymore, isnt it normal to know how to drink?. She clearly didnt like to hear that answer. Not long after, Vzquez Moral approached. Pa Rouco tried to slip away and asked, Do we have to y the piano in the back? Vzquez Moral knew she wanted to duck out; after all, there wasnt much point to this kind of benefit dinner, a big social gathering. Its written in the contract that you have to y only one song. If youre tired, go home and rest first. Pa Rouco put down the champagne in her hand, nodded, just ignored Severo Laris and said to Vzquez Moral, Im going, then. Vzquez Moral froze at the sight of Severo Laris, This are you Professor Laris of the MO Group? Severo Laris nodded slightly and said, Thats right. Pa Rouco slung her chain purse over her shoulder with her opposite hand and turned to leave with aplomb. But therge, slender hand of the man behind her suddenly grabbed her silky, delicate wrist. Pa Rouco frowned and looked back at him, What else does Miss Severo have to say? Severo Laris is more who has everything under control than she is, impatient and anxious to escape. He wasnt annoyed or angry, his eyes were deep as he looked at her and said in a serious manner, You just drank, you cant drink and drive. Ill get a chauffeur, no need for Miss Severo to worry about it. Pa Rouco tore her wrist from his palm and left the premises stomping her feet, walking as fast as if she was in a hurry to be reincarnated. Severo Laris was in no hurry and, after a polite excuse me to Vzquez Moral, followed Pa Rouco out of the venue. The Holy City is in the middle of summer, but the nights are windy and a bit chilly, and Pa Rouco had ayer of chestnuts on her arms as soon as she left the banquet hall. Suddenly, there was a slumping of the shoulders, a mans jacket with body heat. Pa Rouco frowned and met Severo Laris dark gaze. She struggled to take it off and was restrained by arge,rge, well boned, good looking male hand on her shoulder.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. The bullying, unabated for seven years now. Pa Rouco tickled her red lips and said, Miss Severo no, should I call you now . Professor Laris? Professor Laris, the two of us, we dont seem to know each other that well now. The implication is that you shouldnt give a zer to a woman you dont know well. Severus Laris stood behind her with a hand in his pocket and his long jade form, his eyes downcast and insouciant, Theres no hurry, we can take our time getting to know each other. A low, maic voice, full of warmth and unhurried, like a perfect flirt. Soon he will meet the man he is now. Pa Rouco: This man! She hurried to move away, but was held by the mans hand. Severo Laris took her by the hand and walked through the night, his voice clear, Youve been drinking, you cant drink and drive, Ill take you home. I can get a driver. Severo Laris released her, without insisting, hands in the pockets of his suit pants, with a slight smile in his eyes, You can try to get a driver now. Inexplicably, Pa Roucos good nature was awakened and she turned to the door with a cold face. Strange, the entrance to the Oasis House, which should be everywhere at this point in the day. Pa Rouco asked the doorman, Maestro, are there any more valet parking arrangements now? The doorman said, Im sorry, Miss, the valet parking at our hotel, at this time, is allmandeered. What a stroke of luck. All of them? Not a single one left? The doorman said, Thats right, miss you can wait if youre not in a hurry. How long to wait. Two hours at least. Pa Rouco: A few minutester, Severo Laris was a short distance away, watching the defeated little thing returning. Step up to him. Severo Laris looked at her warmly with lowered eyes, Lawyers never lie. Youre a businessman now. Severo Laris: Businessman pluswyer. Pa Rouco: So much the more obnoxious. Severo Laris saw her hold her breath and her eyebrows haloed with affection, Come on, may the abomination take you home. How did he get to be so shameless. Pa Rouco thinks she can speak well, but she will always lose to Severo Laris, who forcefully demonstrates that he is awyer by training. I couldnt say no to him. Pa Rouco walks briskly toward the parking lot, Severo Laris follows her leisurely, not wanting to have anything to do with her. He wanted to give her enough time to get used to it. Seven years and so much emptiness between them. Severo Laris walks behind her and realizes that seven years ago her eyes were chasing him the same way, following him, only he was moving too fast and too hard for her not to notice even if shegged behind. The hand in the pocket of his suit pants tensed a little. When they reached the parking lot, Pa Rouco, without any pretense, pulled the back door of the ck Bentley and climbed in. As a result, the mansrge hand stopped her movements and he tossed out a nonchnt, Go sit in the front, Im not your driver. Pa Rouco gave him a vicious look and mentally exploded with a bunch of foul words. Now that youve be a big shot, you have a title followed by a boss. He opened the copilots door and got in, then mmed it shut to show his displeasure. Severo Laris, not at all upset, stood outside the car, staring at the door that had mmed shut, his thin lips slightly curved. Severo Laris sat down in the car and leaned back suddenly. Pa Rouco stiffened, her hands immediately defending herself from his approaching chest, looking at him defensively, wolf-proof, What are you doing? He stepped closer to her. The girls long, thick eyshes were like a small fan, fluttering and blinking very fast due to her nervousness. It seemed like it would be good to tease her. Severo Laris, Im warning you! Warn me of what? the man asked. We broke up seven years ago, you Severo Laris long, slender arm reached over, tugged on the seat belt and buckled it with a series of smooth movements. Damn shame. After buckling his seat belt, Severo Laris looked into her ck and white eyes, What did you think I was going to do? she ground her teeth. Chapter 864: Severo Laris, pull over here. The ck Bentley drives down the road at a gentle pace. The cars windows are covered with floating light. Severo Laris took the floor and asked, Why are you back in the country all of a sudden C are you going back to the United States? Pa Rouco didnt look him in the eye, her gaze leveled in front of her and she said indifferently, Come back if you want to. She had none of your business written all over her face. Rufio and Susana are getting married. Severo Laris said. I know. Severo Laris: These seven years, I was also in the United States. Pa Rouco: I know. At that time I was doing my doctorate at Harvard. I know. I miss you. I know that she doesnt know. Pa Rouco bites her tongue. Only in retrospect did she realize it was a trap. This is a game she used to y with Susana when she was in high school. It is a game that takes advantage of peoples inertia, throwing someplicit questions, to then let their guard down and make them fall into a trap and make a fool of themselves. For example, thest question is usually: You are a pig. You will unconsciously answer, I know. It was a trick she had never lost, because she had a pretty quick brain. But now she was the one who was distracted because the person sitting next to her was Severo Laris, whom she hadnt seen for seven years. Her brain, so to speak, was out of control. A dark look shone in Severo Laris eyes and he said in a deep voice, Do you know I miss you? Pa Rouco looked straight ahead, took a deep breath, pressed her lips together and scoffed, So what if I know, so what if I dont, so what if you love me, so what if you dont love me? Severo Laris, need I remind you? We broke up seven years ago. Whats the point of talking now about missing or not missing. She has really grown up, she has be quiet and less persuasive, she is not the girl of seven years ago who clung to him with a candy or two. In thest seven years, Severo Laris has died, only to be revived countless times, his love too deep, bing an obsession he could not let go. In the deep roots, thoughts grow wild. And then, all the way to silence. He didnt want to sting her or provoke her further. The ck Bentley was almost at the height of The Rouco Family when Pa Rouco suddenly said coldly, Stop here, Im going to walk home by myself. Seeing that Severo Laris had no intention of stopping, she turned her eyes to look at him and said, word for word: You know my parents hate you. And I, for one, will never break my parents hearts for you again. Thats not worth it. He used the word nasty in an almost mean and tant way. His gaze, direct and cold. Severo Laris stops the car. She was so anxious to get out of this small space that she opened the door to get out as soon as the car stopped. Severo Laris finally had trouble restraining himself and snapped her wrist, lita. Pa Rouco bit the corner of her lip and glowered back, Professor Laris, as I told you, we dont know each other well, call me Miss Rouco. Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Weve been separated for seven years, can we, uh, sit on the passenger side and keep mepany for a while? Even if you dont want to talk to him, thats fine. Severo Laris knew she still hated him, and her normally arrogant, cold look was now pleading. Pa Rouco smiled wanly and said, Severo Laris, in what capacity am I sitting here with you C your ex-girlfriend, or an alumni rtionship you dont know well? Severo Larisrge grip on her wrist tightened, his gaze deepened as he looked at her, You can be Mrs. Laris if you want. Pa Rouco pulled her wrist from his hand forcefully, Dont touch me. Iita He watched as she withdrew her arm, squeezed it tightly and shrank back, evasive to a fault. Dont call me that, Severo Laris, you dont understand anything. My heart was given to you once, but you trampled on it, it died, and now you suddenly appear before me and tell me what you meant by thinking of me all these years Pa Rouco, her eyes red, stared at him, the look, deadly. Severo Laris was speechless and found it hard to exin. Sheughed and said, When you want to break up, you tell me, Pa Rouco, stop bothering me, youre annoying. When you need me, you want toe back to me and you tell me, the truth is Ive missed you all these years, you do it Mrs. Laris. Severo Laris, I dont know if youre serious or if youre just ying with my feelings, or do you think if I say yes, it will give you a sense of aplishment? I have loved you, and I have begged you without dignity, renouncing my ego, not to break up with me. But now, I will not allow anyone to hurt me and trample on me, because you are not worthy. Severo Laris long, clean fingertips, trembling slightly, he knew he had never been worthy. Seven years ago, the sober to the point of being penniless Severo Laris was not worthy. Seven yearster, this Severo Laris, whose wealth index is one of the few in the world, is still undeserving. He returned in glory, as he had always done, unchanged and unchanged, never because of the poor or the rich, but only because of Severo Laris. The tears, rolling down her face, she wiped them away hard and said, Severo Laris, I am grown up now, so I wont let youe in and out of my world and bully me anymore, and I wont like you anymore. From the way she was crying, Severo Laris heart broke and he wanted to hug her, but she was so shaken that he did not dare to move even half an inch forward and forced her to leave. Severo Lariss heart is also raining, pouring rain. Pa Rouco took a deep breath, stifled a choked sob and said, Severo Laris, this is the end, we must never see each other again. I hope this is thest time I see you. With those words, he opened the door, took off his suit jacket that belonged to him over his shoulders and got out of the car without looking back. Severo Laris was sitting in his car, looking out the window at the lone figure, her eyes dark and dull. She grew up and no longer liked him. But he, however, is still inexorably in love with her, and how can he redeem himself. Pa Rouco collected herself as she walked towards the entrance of the Rouco familypound, she did not want to be seen by her family, and moreover, she did not want them to know that she had met Severo Laris again. Over the years, Severo Laris has be, in The Rouco Family, as a forbidden The word. No one will bother to mention it. Severo Laris, moreover, is a taboo in Pa Roucos heart. She tried to tear the scar to heal it, but it tore, soaked with tears for too long and became septic, and remained unhealed for a long time. Later, her therapist told her to avoid the wound if she really couldnt face it head-on, because healing it head-on could cause secondary trauma. She was obedient and stopped touching, carefully avoiding it. The treatment was helpful, and after a period of treatment, it seemed to be less painful. Later, in America, she did not follow Severo Laris at all, and it was as if the Severo Laris person hadpletely disappeared from her life, and it was as if she was relieved and did not lose sleep for a long time. But when I met him tonight, it was as if a rock had been thrown at my heart, stirring up a thousand waves that would not subside for a long time. Chapter 865: Chasing Wife All By Bumping Early the next morning at the breakfast table at The Rouco Family. Pa Rouco bit into her toast and said, That, Dad, I didnte back with your 911st night, its still parked in the open parking lot of the Oasis building. Next to her, Lucio Rouco asked, How did you get backst night?. I had champagne at a charity dinner and couldnt drive, Susana gave me a ride back. Lucio Rouco is astonished, Doesnt that bastard Susana drink at charity dinners?. Pa Rouco looked at her lita and drank her milk with an mmm. Lucio Rouco has always been skeptical. Adam Rouco said, Well then, Lucio,ter you take your sister to Casa Oasis and then Paulita will bring you the car. Pa Rouco nodded, Okay, Dad. After breakfast, the two siblings headed to Oasis House. When they reached the open parking lot, Lucio Rouco looked at the cars and said, Hermana, where the hell did you park?This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco scratched her hair and said, It was darkst night and I pulled into a random parking lot and I dont remember. So many cars, I tell you women drivers, you dont remember the parking spaces and you cut off a lot when you back up. Dad took that 911 and drove it for nothing. Pa Rouco looked carefully for the car and, before long, spotted the red Porsche 911. Thats it. The two men approached and Lucio Roucos heart broke as he saw the obvious gash in the front of the 911. Shit, which one of you is rubbing up against me? Pa Rouco frowned, Thats weird, yesterday I asked someone to back my car up and it didnt rub. How did this happen? Lucio Rouco touched the scuff marks and obvious crash marks on the front of the car and looked up to see a contact form taped to the window. A name plus a string of cell phone numbers. It should have been left by the owner of the car that caused the ident. Lucio Rouco immediately pulled out his cell phone and called the other party, who soon answered. It was a mans voice: Hello, hello. Lucio Rouco hands the phone to Pa Rouco, gesturing for her to take it. Pa Rouco took the phone and said, Hello, I am the owner of car number XXXXXX, I found my car scratched and you left your contact details on my window. Salvino said, Oh yes, sorry Miss, I identally hit your carst night when I was parking it, lets see when you are free, lets make an appointment to discuss the damage to the car to identify the im. Yes, I will be free this afternoon. Okay, this afternoon then. Ill send the address to thedy. Salvino hung up the phone and said to Severo Laris, who was sitting in his office chair, Boss, thedy said she would be avable this afternoon. Severo Laris lifted his chin slightly, Text her and meet me at 4S on Moon Lake Road. Chief, you have an important trip this afternoon with Push. Salvino froze and seemed to understand what was going on. The boss, who was not approaching the women, was approaching them? He remembered the look of the woman who owned the car the night before, she was certainly very pretty and young, but over the years, there had been many beautiful women who had fallen in love with the boss, and he had never seen him look at those women. Wasst nights, was it love at first sight for the boss? However, the woman who owned the car the night before always looked familiar to Salvino, but for a while he couldnt remember where he had seen her before. Salvino didnt dare ask, he just guessed, Yes, Ill get right on it. In the evening, Pa Rouco had dinner at home and set out for the 4S store on Moon Lake Road. Lucio Rouco, fresh from summer break from college and with nothing to do at home, asked, Sister, do you want me toe with you? No, I can handle it alone. Then you dont want to get cheated on the other side, Porsches are expensive to repair, you dont want to get cheated. Pa Rouco would put on her sneakers at the shoe locker, I didnt have daddy have insurance, he just went straight to the im. Also. Drive carefully on the road, you dont want to scratch and scrape again. Got it. Pa Rouco dressed casually and tied her long, thick, slightly curly hair, which cascaded over her shoulders, into a casual ponytail. The Holy City was a scorching hot ce in the middle of summer. Pa Rouco navigated well and drove the crashed 911 to the Porsche 4S shop on Moon Lake Road. As Severo Laris approached the 4S store on Moon Lake Road, before even getting out of the car, he saw a red 911 in front of the door and the girl standing next to the car, fiddling with her cell phone. She was dressed casually, a white graffiti t-shirt, a pair of denim super shorts, the chin of the t-shirt tucked casually into the corner around the waist, a pair of Converse sneakers on her feet, a pair of long white even skinny legs exposed, a handful of pigtails tied high. She doesnt look like a twenty-five year old, no different than she did seven years ago. The whole lot, white and shiny. Very pure, very delicate. Severo Laris was about to open the car door when the phone rang. This cell phone hes holding is Salvinos. Severo Laris sat in his car, looking at the girl standingzily not far away, and picked up the phone, Hello. Hello, is this Mr. Han? He contacted me toe to Moon Lake Road to repair my car, Im already here, how long will it take to get here please? Oh, Ill be waiting for you right in front of this 4S store, youll see me as soon as you arrive. Im here. Pa Rouco startled slightly at the sound of the other mans deep voice and, before she could react, she saw a ck Bentley open its door next to her. The owner of the car, who got out of it, was none other than Severo Laris. Pa Rouco relented as the man walked up with his long legs and stood in front of her. Severo Laris, are you ying with me, are you doing this on purpose? Severo Laris was calm, raising an eyebrow to show her the bump and cut on the front of the ck Bentley. Im not kidding about high-end luxury cars or money, you should understand. Seeing him so serious, Pa Rouco was convinced. After all, Severo Laris started with nothing and is not the type of person to waste money. Pa Rouco said, In that case, have someonee to see him and make a im. She turned once and, as she was close, her hair, at the end of her ponytail, ran down his neck, tickling him lightly. Severo Laris looked at her full of impatience and could not help twisting his lips. After seven years of absence, he seemed to have be more temperamental. The 4S specialist came out and took a look at the damage to the two cars and said, The cuts are a bit serious, it could cost between 20. 000 and 30. 000. Pa Rouco said, Yes, go get the im. The technician said, But it will take a good hour to paint and repair and all that. You cane pick it up tomorrow, or leave it here and go for a walk ande back for it. Severo Laris said, I need the car urgently, Ill pick it up today. Pa Rouco has only taken this car, so if you go home now, you will have to take a cab back. He asked, And about how long, please? The technology said, Its probably about three hours. Three hours, it would take an hour to take a cab home, an hour at home and another hour on the way back to pick up the car, so it was not cost effective to go home. All right then, Master, please hurry, Ill wait here. Okay, Ill tell them to take the car and fix it. Pa Rouco is sitting dryly in the lounge area next door, her phone is running out of battery again and she wanted to y with it for a while, but now she can only watch. Severo Laris suddenly took the floor and said, If youre tired of being tired, why dont you go to my ce and watch Costis? Its been a long time since youve seen it. Chapter 866: Costillas chases her and won’t let her go. Severo Laris house in La Ciudad Santa, just down the road from the Lago de Luna. Moon Lake Road, as the name implies, is situated in front of ake, with the breeze and moonlight. Property prices in this area of Moon Lake Road have been spected to new heights in recent years, as they are sought after by high ss and elegant people. And Severo Laris has bought a private vi in a posthumous location on Moon Lake Road, an inch ofnd. Even Pa Rouco, who grew up in high society, couldnt help but wonder to what extent Severo Laris has really be powerful over the years. Today he is worth no less than Adam Rouco and even more than Adam Roucos face value. Severo Laris private vi on Moon Lake Road isrge and the entire courtyard looks vibrant upon entering, filled with greenwns and various flowers and nts. Like a tranquil oasis in a downtown area, every inch is not overkill. Pa Rouco said nonchntly, Im thinking you invited me to your house not to see Costis but to show off how rich you are now. Severo Laris smiled instead of getting angry, a dull, spoiled smile, All this wealth will belong to the future Mrs. Laris, I have nothing to show off. Mrs. Laris? It could have been anyone, but it couldnt have been her anyway. Pa Rouco did not ept his words and acted coolly, saying as she went through the gate at the entrance to the vi, Open the door. Severo Laris was in no hurry and stood with his hands in his pockets, not intending to do anything but say, You already know the password. How do I know the code to your house? Severus Laris came up behind her, his long, bony hand took her small, soft, boneless hand and held it as he pressed the code, whispering in her ear, The code to all my houses is the code to the door of the imperial block, thats where we met. His chest, pressed against her back, was close. Pa Rouco was so close to him in his arms that she could almost smell the crisp sea salt cologne he wore, it smelled good, like the smell of the ocean mixed with grass, unbelievably fresh. His palm encircled hers, dry and warm, while hers was damp. Knock, knock, knock. Her heartbeat, for no apparent reason, quickened. The string of coded numbers seemed to have gone on for what seemed like a century. Pa Rouco couldnt even resist urging, Cant you hurry up? Severo Laris smiled slightly, that smile was yful, Are you nervous?. Opening a door, how could it be so haphazard, with so much hugging and handshaking, he hadnt touched a woman in all these years? The door finally opened and Pa Rouco hurried to escape from his arms. Severo Laris watched her back as she walked away, his eyes full of affection. Upon entering the house, the first thing that catches the eye is a wall of bookshelves filled with an assortment of books that takes up the entire wall, and the entire house is decorated in a quiet, elegant style. Pa Rouco looks back and sees Costis, who has climbed up on a bookshelf and is bent over a thick, famous book. There was a sh of surprise in her eyes, This is Costis?. Yes, its normal for you to feel strange after being fattened up so much by me over the years. Pa Rouco reached over and pulled Costis off the shelf, so heavy. Having flown with Severo Laris for the past seven years, Costis has seen a lot of big games, so he hasnt been afraid of people for a long time. Even though he hadnt seen Pa Rouco for seven years, Costis still liked Pa Rouco. Pa Roucos animal affinity is, as always, good. When she was three years old, Adam Rouco brought home a stray puppy named Cachorro de Lion, and she and Cachorro de Lion hit it off when they met. Lion Puppy might have bitten Adam Rouco, but not her, and she loved everything he fed her. Severo Laris looked at her with Ribs in her arms and asked, What would you like to drink? in water, I guess. No milk? Severo Laris remembered that she really liked milk. Pa Rouco said, Anything. Then she was handed a ss of warm milk on the little table in front of her. Pa Rouco looks down and sneers at the fat Costis in her arms, muttering to herself, Why do you eat so much? I can hardly hold you anymore, do you remember your mother, hmm? Meow. Ribs liked soft ces and rubbed her cat face against his chest. Severo Laris heard what she said, a dark gleam in her eye, reached out and touched Ribs on her arms and said, Youre Ribs mother, of course Ribs remembers you. She wasnt talking to him, so why was she interrupting. Shortly after, Severo Laris cell phone rings, a call from a colleague. He gets up, walks to the open terrace and answers a phone call. Inside the house, Costis is hungry and keeps rubbing up against Pa Rouco, who has had it and so knows Costis is hungry. Big eyes scan the room and spot a box of cat food on a high shelf. Moms going to get your cat food, hold on. She got to the first one for half a day and missed. Damn, why did Severo Laris put the cat food so high for fear that Costis would steal it? Pa Rouco moved a small bench, climbed on it and went to get the can of cat food. At that moment, Severo Laris, who had just returned from a phone call on the open terrace, saw her climb up high and his heart skipped a beat. Running to her, he lifted her up and carried her across the room. Unprepared, Pa Rouco eximed, her watery eyes looking up at him, What are you doing? Severo Laris was distressed, Whats the point of going up so high? Ill get the cat food for Costis. Severo Laris slid the lump from his throat and hugged her, eyes deep and haunted, Dont go up high again, Id worry about you falling. Seven years ago, she had fallen down the stairs, and although he had not witnessed that scene, those at Imperial University who knew of the incident said that blood had spilled all over the floor. Severo Laris closes his eyes, and just imagining that image makes his heart ache with unmeasured self-recrimination. Over the years, he has always been haunted by the same nightmare. In the dream, she falls to the ground covered in blood, her small hands clutching his pant legs, begging him not to leave, pleading with him to save her, but he turns and walks mercilessly away. Whenever I dream of her, I wake up in a cold sweat.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. Seeing him in a daze, Pa Rouco frowned, Severo Laris, put me down. Severo Laris face sank and he reiterated once more in all seriousness, Dont go up that high again. Its just a short stool. When she paid him no attention and was about to find Costis with the can of cat food in her hand, Severo Laris snapped her wrist and pinned her against the shelf. The mans domineering, insistent gaze stared at her, Did you hear what I said? Wallops stance. Pa Roucos eyes twitched slightly at the corners, Let go of me. If you promise, Ill let you go. One ! The mans breath was dangerous and Pa Rouco, not wanting to rub shoulders with the tiger, said, Okay, I promise, you let me go. Only then did Severo Laris let go of her hand and let her go to Costis. Pa Rouco opened the box of canned food and poured it into the cats dish. Costis ate it in a jiffy. Time passed quickly and Pa Rouco looked at the time on her watch, the car must have been almost repaired. Its time, Im leaving. Severo Laris emitted a faint hmm. As Pa Rouco headed for the door, Severo Laris patted Costis, who was curled up on the couch, and quietly ordered, Go bother your mother. Costis has been trained and over the years has been forced to look at someones picture often and, in fact, he is no stranger to Pa Rouco. Severo Laris gave a little whip and Costis, on his fat little paws, immediately ran to the door and wrapped his two front paws around Pa Roucos slender ankles. Pa Rouco: Chapter 867: He’s sick and she has the medicine. Pa Rouco looked at Ribs at her feet, crouched down, patiently pushed her little paws away and said, Ribs, Im going to go, Ill see you in a little while, okay? Severo Laris heart was touched to hear him say this to Ribs. Does he mean he will be back? However, Severo Laris never does anything he is not sure of. The man came up on his two long legs and said with a look of circumstance, Costis must miss you after seven years without seeing you. Pa Rouco ignored him, caressing Costis soft, fat body, and said, But Im going home. A deep look crossed Severo Laris eyes as he suggested, Why dont you borrow Costis for a few days? Borrow? Pa Rouco felt extraordinarily ufortable at the word and said, I picked up Costis in the first ce, would he be the Costis he is now if I hadnt insisted on keeping him in the first ce? Without replying, Severo Laris seconded her words, Youre right.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. Costis was already mine, and even if I take her home now, you have no right to stop me. Of course. It was suddenly incredibly pleasant to talk to Severo Laris. Pa Rouco froze, Costis had climbed into her arms and was leaning on her. Meow, meow. Pa Rouco couldnt leave Costis behind, she was so clingy. Costis was clinging to her like she had clung to Severo Laris, and she didnt want to say no to Costis. Pa Rouco picked up Costis, cleared her throat and said, Costis Im taking him into storage for a few days. Be my guest. Incredibly generous. It wasnt until Pa Rouco loaded up Costis, climbed into the repaired 911 and put Costis in the passenger side, that she realized, with hindsight, that he had fallen into the well. Shes taking Costis home, so wont they see each other again in a while when Severo Larises to pick up Costis? Anyway, she just wanted to take Costis home for a few days to recuperate. The Holy City and Imperial have always had branches of the MO Group. Once Severo Laris settled in La Ciudad Santa, it was time to get down to business. The branch has a heavy workload, with a lot of business overseas that has just been received back home. Severo Laris just left the conference room after a three-hour strategy meeting with the branchs top management. Salvino said, Boss, there is a guest in the room, surnamed Zeng, and since she told the counter downstairs that she was an old friend of yours, the lobby did not dare to stop her. Surname Tsang. Severo Laris certainly knows who she is. During these seven years he had intermittent and asional contact with Engracia. Engracia stood up and looked at him with a smile as Severo Laris made his way to the living room and pushed open the clear ss door to enter. Its been a long time, Professor Laris. Severo Laris also smiled slightly, Professor Laris, have youe to make fun of me? Engracia was dressed in a light-colored professional suit, with neat ears peeking out from under her dry, short hair and delicate, light makeup. How dare I tease you now that you are a multinational businessman? I knew you had just arrived in The Holy City, so I came to see you at your branch, and thank goodness the security guard downstairs didnt stop me because I didnt have an appointment. Otherwise, I wouldnt have been able to meet Professor Laris today. Soon after, Salvino brought two cups of coffee. Engracia took a sip and noticed a warm orange tattoo on the inside of Severo Laris left arm with the sleeve rolled up, small, not too noticeable, but impossible to ignore. Engracia said, Looks like youvee back to The Holy City for more than just the groups business strategy. However, Severo Laris wonders, as his name suggests, Why do you say that?. Engracia raised an eyebrow, Dont forget I am a venture capitalist, I have analyzed for you the MO Group, you dont necessarily have much to gain by going back to China. First of all, the national government supports domesticpanies, you wont get half the benefits of the policy, and you may face big tax problems. Severo Laris smiles lightly and reassuringly, As long as there is a challenge, there is an opportunity, and you have to admit that there is a big piece of vacant pie in the country, and no one is going to get a bite of that pie for a while. Its true that the pie is big, but your MO Group can easily be ufortable in the water, and dont forget that there are domestic rules in the domestic business arena. Rules, people make them, rules are not set in stone, rules can be changed. Engracia said, But entrenched systems are difficult to change and your modus operandi will take a long time to adapt to the nationalndscape, and in the process of adaptation you will have internal conflicts and all kinds of problems. Severo Laris neither refuted nor approved, but merely curved his thin lips slightly. Engracia red at him, You know everything Ive said, youve thought about it more than I have, but youre back and making money is probably second. Youvee back just for her, havent you? Engracia has always been frank, and Severo Laris was little ufortable and did not deny it. Because what she said, was the truth. Severo Laris suddenly serious face said, Ive lost her for seven years, and I cant lose another minute. The voice was calm and imperturbable, neither too loud nor too small, but extraordinarily firm. Engracia looks at the tattoo on her arm and asks, Pa Rouco is not a girl you call and remove, shes proud of it. I know. So what makes you think she would agree to reconcile with you now when you hurt her so badly seven years ago? Severo Larisughed, looked at her and said, Youre wrong, I never thought she would reconcile with me. Engracia asks, Even if you dont make it in the end, do you have to throw it out there? It doesnt matter if she doesnt reconcile with me for the rest of her life, as long as Im allowed to keep an eye on her and be with her. When Engracia saw the persistence and seriousness in his dark eyes, she froze and said, I probably didnt lose to Pa Rouco seven years ago, I lost to you. I always thought you were so mature that winning or losing was all that mattered to you. Theres hope of getting it before you did, but you treated her in Like you broke all your rules. Winning and losing has always been important to me; doing business, to get, making money, to get. But Engracia, do you know why Im so desperate to get? Engracia rightly said, Youe from a humble background, and every humble kid has the ambition to jump the Dragon Gate Gangsters. Once upon a time, yes, Severo Laris says. But that vain idealistic ambition alone could not have kept me here. My motivation, its her. Seven years ago, turning down your invitation to go abroad was because of her, andter epting your invitation to go abroad was because of her. The MO Group was founded because of her. All these longings were because of her. When a man has all his desires. Desires and longings, all piled up, that sense of conviction is invincibly powerful. When Engracia left, she looked at him and said, Severo Laris, you are paranoid. Severo Laris admitted he was sick. I am sick, the medicine is in your hand, and if you dont let go, I will die of thirst. Engracia is still confused: I still dont understand why you broke up with Pa Rouco then?. Severo Laris did not give many exnations, but spoke lightly and took all the me: I am the one who failed her. Chapter 868: The Wedding Dress When Pa Rouco brought Costis home, Costis became an object of curiosity for the whole family. Lucio Rouco asks, Sister, where did you get the fat cat? Pa Rouco feeds Costis: I picked him up along the way. Lucio Rouco was dumbfounded and simply couldnt believe it. A stray cat found on the road can be so clean and so fat?. Susanas cat, she has been very busytely with wedding preparations so she asked me to take him home for a few days. Lucio Rouco was then convinced, Her cat, that makes a lot of sense. After dinner, Pa Rouco took Costis to her room. Costis was very brave and undaunted by the unknown, and when she wasnt looking, Costis crawled into her bed. Pa Rouco thought Costis was so cute and chubby that she took out her phone and took a picture of Costis and posted it to her friends. Text apanying the image: This is not Costis, this is fatty meat. Severo Laris, sitting in his office on Vi Moon Lake Road, after closing hisputer. Facebook is bombarded. Open it and its full of messages from Rufio. Old Lin, whats your situation and why did your cat break into Paulitas house? What did you and Paulita do? Fuck, are you stoic enough not to say a word about something that big? Severo Laris frowned a little and returned a note, How do you know about this? Rufio: What thing do you mean I know? Paulita just sent a friend to post about the fat cat you have. Severo Laris eyes lit up and he tapped into Pa Roucos circle of friends to check it out. Sure enough, I took a picture of Costis and sent it to a friend. Rufio: You havent answered me, what the hell is going on with you two now, Susana is breaking my phone. Severo Laris: Thats the kind of situation youre thinking about. After the answer, someone opened his circle of friends with a sense of calm and posted his first circle of friends after seven years of absence. Its a photograph, a file photo of Ribs. The two, close friends inmon, captured the end. Two people who have broken up have posted the exact same photo of their friends, and the fat cat in the photo is their joint property. Pa Roucosments section exploded. Have you reconciled with Severo Laris? Good grief, no, it must have been seven years if I remember correctly! Did you two get back together after seven years? My God, what kind of long-awaited divine reunion is this? Im going, Im not going to lie, when you and Severo first broke up, I thought you couldnt be separated. Susana, for her part, was the first to make a voice call to Pa Rouco. Paulita, have you reconciled with Severo Laris? Pa Rouco was confused, she still didnt know what was going on, What, I didnt. You just posted a picture of Costis and Severo Laris posted a picture of Costis! Severo Laris hasnt posted a friend dynamic in seven fucking years! Pa Rouco went to look at it, then ignored thements and just posted her own circle of friends, which was set up with selfie photos, and disappeared into her circle of friends. And everyone thought he had deleted that dynamic. Susana: So you and Severo are really seeing each other? Pa Rouco didnt deny it, Well, I saw him the other day at the benefit dinner. Shit, was he at the charity dinner the other day? I didnt see him, if I had seen him, I would have helped you get even. Pa Rouco, faded and in low spirits, said, He just met and you wont have any more dealings with him. Susana talked a lot and rattled a lot more, without Pa Rouco hearing much of the content. Susana: Paulita, are you free to apany me tomorrow to my wedding dress fitting?. Susana asked twice before Pa Rouco replied, Yes. After a few more words, Pa Rouco said she was sleepy and hung up the phone. After that they turned off the phone directly,y down on the bed, masturbated with Costis and went to bed together. Susana is from La Ciudad Santa and Rufio is from Imperial. The two had many discussions about the details of their marriage, but after each one, it was Rufio who took the low road. For example, for something like the wedding dress fitting, Susana went straight to the couture store in La Ciudad Santa, and Rufio had to cooperate by flying from Imperial to La Ciudad Santa the next day. Rufio called Severo Laris. Severo Laris was in a meeting, and although the phone was silent, the screen kept shing with an iing call from Rufio. Rufio couldnt get through, so he texted, Join me for the grooms suit fitting at 2 p. m., and try on the best mans suit as well. Severo Laris eyes flickered slightly. And the bride and bridesmaids will be there? Rufio: Of course. Are you free? Without hesitation, Severo Laris answered with a single word, Yes. Due to the 2:00 p. m. wedding dress fitting, Susana met Pa Rouco for lunch right away. The two had their stew and then bought two more drinks. Pa Rouco is now a fan of frozen americanos, and Susana says she has a strong taste and can drink them even when they are so bitter. It wasnt yet two oclock when the two headed for the bridal store, and Rufio hadnt arrived yet either, the man was still on the ne.This is the property of N?-velDrama.Org. They were greeted by the manager of the couture store, Miss Ye, do you need to wait for your husband to arrive before trying on? No, we can try on first, his mens suits will be ready in a minute, our bridal and bridesmaid dresses will take years to choose. The manager smiled, Thats right. Then Ill show you both around. The girls love trying on wedding dresses and Susana had a great time dragging Pa Rouco along with her. Paulita, keep mepany, Im excited to try it on alone, youre not doing anything anyway, youre trying on a beautiful wedding dress too. Pa Rouco said amused, You students, its not that Im getting married, you are. Susana held out her hand and tugged on it, What difference does it make. The manager was polite and smiled: You twodies can try it on, its okay if you dont buy it. Pa Rouco was pestered by Susana, so she chose a wedding dress that fit her eyes and went into the fitting room to try it on. It was difficult to get into the wedding dress with the help of the sales clerk. Pa Rouco pushed her way out of the fitting room just as Severo Laris arrived in the store, and their gazes abruptly collided. She was wearing a bustier wedding dress, revealing her white, slender shoulder, and she stood silently with the hem of her wedding dress, sheer and beautiful. What emerges from Severo Laris eyes is amazement. Susana put on her wedding dress and came out of the fitting room next door as well, Paulita, you Before the words were out of her mouth, Susana saw Severo Laris standing a short distance away. Severo Laris, what are you doing here? Severo Laris spoke lightly, Rufio asked me toe. Susana then reacted, So youre the godfather? I thought you said Lastra was the godfather. Severo Laris gaze, which always rested on Pa Rouco, faded as he answered Susanas question, Lastra is also the godfather. Shit, this guy Rufio lied about the military! Severo Laris suddenlymented, Its precious. Words, I wonder which one. Susana thought he was addressing her and said, Hmph, dont think I am just because youplimented me on being pretty. Im notplimenting you. Susana feels a pain in her face: Pa Rouco looked away and said to the sales clerk next to her, I would like to take it off, please help me again. The sales clerk smiled and said, Miss Rouco, you really look as beautiful in your wedding dress as the gentleman said, would you like to try on something else? Pa Rouco curled her eyshes and said, No, Im not the bride. Id better go look at the bridesmaids dresses. The sales clerk didnt insist and said, Yes, okay. Chapter 869: Researching her medical history When Rufio arrived, with ten minutes to two oclock, he was about to be scolded by Susanna. All your groomsmen are here, and you, the groom, are thest to arrive. Rufio blundered, The old forest is in The Holy City, a twenty-minute drive from the office, can I get there that fast from Imperial? They both scrambled. Pa Rouco sat down to take a sip of her iced Americano and was spotted by Severo Laris. Severo Laris said, Iced Americano hurts the stomach. Pa Rouco doesnt bother and continues to take a sip. Severo Laris couldnt look away and took the ss of iced Americano out of her hand. Severo Laris, are you being too broad? Severo Laris handed the ss of iced Americano, right in front of her, to the clerk standing to the side and indicated, Please throw it in the trash. Clerk: Pa Rouco: Severo Laris stared at her and said, word for word, As long as its your business, Ill take care of it. Pa Rouco stood up and said to Susana: Im going to the bathroom. Im going too, Paulita. The two girls went together to the bathroom. Rufio went into the fitting room to try on the grooms suit. At that moment, Pa Roucos cell phone, which was ced on the small round table, rang. Severo Laris had no intention of intruding on her privacy, except that the phone kept vibrating and the caller ID was Dr. Albarran Bail. Curiosity and concern led Severo Laris to take Albarran Bails call. He did not speak first, but waited for the other to say. Albarran Bail said, Paulita, have you been bettertely? Youve been off your medication for a while, are you okay?. Medication? What medication? Severo Laris brow furrows. Albarran Bail, seeing that nothing could be heard on this end, said, Paulita, can you hear me? Bad signal? Severo Laris hung up the phone for fear of emitting a sound that would give him away. Then, opening Pa Roucos cell phone with her password, which she opened by directly entering her date of birth, Severo Laris then erased that call from Albarran Bails record. No trace remains. Closed and put in ce. Trying on wedding dresses all afternoon. When he finished, Rufio put his arm around Susana, looked at Severo Laris and Pa Rouco and said, Were old school friends, its been a long time since weve seen each other, its almost dinner time, why dont I invite you to eat together? Pa Rouco was not in the mood and said, Rufio, Im not in the mood, there are other things. Excuses are shallow and obvious euphemisms. Rufio is a man of the people and wanted to set up Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, but he didnt expect Pa Roucos reaction to be so lukewarm, so he was a little sad. But Severo Laris could see herck of interest and told Rufio, Go back to Susana. Rufio hurried out with his arm around Susana, Okay, old Lin, remember to take Paulita home!. Susana tried to push Rufios hand away and red at him, What are you doing? Paulita didnte by car, Im taking her home!. Whats your turn to do with old Lin around? Be a good boy, dont cause trouble, lets go home to see our old husband. When Pa Rouco arrived, she was picked up by Susana in her car. So now shes home and she doesnt have a car. But she didnt want Severo Laris to drive her, Ill take a cab home myself. Severo Laris did not force the situation and apanied her in the cab. When the cab arrived, Pa Rouco had just gotten in when Severo Laris approached from the other side of the door, with a long legged stride. Pa Rouco: What are you doing in the car? Wasnt he driving? Severo Laris: Since you dont want to take my car to go home, Ill apany you in a cab to take you home, anyway. How can he be so shameless? On the contrary, a certain shameless person acts with particr righteousness. Severo Laris called Salvino when he returned to Vi Moon Lake Road. Check on someone for me. After hanging up the phone, Severo Laris opened the album on his phone and nced at the new photos taken today at the bridal store. She looked good in her wedding dress, really good. Severo Laris took that photo and clicked on the collection. Late in the evening, Severo Laris received an email from Salvino. The email contained information about Albarran Bail. Albarran Bail, thirty-two years old, a psychology graduate from Harvard University Severo Laris eyes scanned the information and discovered that Albarran Bail was his former student and had graduated at the same level as him. Severo Laris remembered someone and quickly contacted him. Hello, this is Severo Laris. Old Lin, why are you calling me all of a sudden, are you in America or at home? Severo Laris said, Im in the field and I need you to ask for someone for me. Who is it? Fang He asked. Fang He, a former student of Severo Laris, is one level above Severo Laris and is considered the half-master of Severo Laris, who also graduated in psychology from Harvard University. Fang He runs a veryrge counseling office in New York, which is quite well known in both foreign and Chinese circles. Albarran Bail from your department, but in my year. Fang Heughed, Its a small world, Albarran Bail is my big sister, there were not many Chinese at Harvard, we had a Chinese circle at that time, so we knew all nationalities in school, as we often joined for parties. But what do you want with Albarran Bail? Severo Laris said quietly, I went back to my country and met the person in my obsession, and she, most likely, had counseling at Albarran Bail. Fang He suddenly became serious, So, are you trying to find out your ex-girlfriends medical history from Albarran Bail? Yes. said Severo Laris bluntly. Fang He hesitated for a moment and said, Severo, in our line of work, as you know, we have ethical rules and restrictions, a qualified psychiatrist is not allowed to disclose a patients consultation record and condition to outsiders. I know. But it is very important to me, so please help me. Fang He froze, Its the first time Ive heard you pleading like this. It seems that ex-girlfriend of yours is really your kidnapping. Severo Laris eyes deepened as he looked at the moon from floor to ceiling and said, Yes, I give up the treatment, Id rather stay with the obsession. Fang He sighed, You are the first patient I have neither cured nor treated worse. On the other hand, you are still my friend. Im too much of a failure myself. Its not because of you, its because of me, for not wanting to. Fang He had no choice and said, Tell you what, Ill send you Albarran Bails contact information. You tell him you are my friend and he will ept you. Thanks. Fang He burst outughing, Saying thank you is an understatement. Come back and pour more money into my practice. Severo Laris was delighted to do so. In the middle of the night, Severo Laris, sleepless, contacted Albarran Bail. After a few words and getting to know each other, Severo Laris offered to meet Albarran Bail.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Albarran Bail said, Miss Severo, you are a friend of Fang He and I respect you, but is it too much of a stretch for you to try to get something out of me that is against the doctors rules? I know Im imposing, but I have to. If you dont want to talk about it, thats okay, now that I know the hospital you are in, I can be the biggest shareholder of that hospital. I think, as a shareholder, I have a good enough reason to go through the attendance records. Albarran bail: What a geek this Severo Laris is. Hees on strong and, well, hes a must. Chapter 870: Seeing Your Psychiatrist Albarran Bail is based in Phdelphia, USA. First thing the next morning, Severo Laris set aside his full schedule and flew to Phdelphia. Albarran Bail is a busy man who is also upright and arrogant and does not give preferential treatment to Severo Laris just because he is a business tycoon. Albarran Bail finished attending to the three patients he had on hand before taking his time toe to his invitation. Severo Laris, who has a sober disposition and asks for things, has the appearance of a beggar, sitting outside the outdoor cafe, waiting in silence. Albarran Bail arrivedte in a beige trench coat: Im sorry, I had a lot of patients on hand and I was runningte. He said he was sorry, but his eyebrows were high and cold, and his words contained no apology. For what Severo Laris had asked him to reveal would have gone against his hearts desire. Severo Laris said, No harm done. Albarran Bail nced around, his profession making him in the habit of maintaining a high level of secrecy, and said, Its not safe here, lets go somewhere else. Severo Laris, however, said, I have this coffee under lock and key, and no one will enter until we finish our conversation. Albarran Bail was slightly stunned and unconsciously looked at the seats inside the cafe and those outside in the open air, but there really werent any customers and the waiter didnte over to bother them. Albarran Bail looked at the man sitting opposite him, calm, cool and extremely thoughtful. It suddenly dawned on him why Pa Rouco had been with her for so long for treatment but had never been cured. Because the man Pa Rouco falls in love with is so good, so good that when he shows up, everyone has to give in. Severo Laris said, If you dont need a drink, we can start. Albarran Bail motioned to the waiter and said in fluent English, Id like atte, please. The waiter brought the coffee and left, Albarran Bail took a sip and said, What does Miss Severo want to know, she asks. I dont have much time, half an hour. Albarran Bail looked at the time on his wristwatch. Severo Laris cut to the chase and asked, When did you receive counseling, since when?. Albarran Bail said, Four years ago, I think, a long time, but we havent seen each othertely and Paulita hasnte to see me, she doesnte to see me, so I think shes gotten better. You called her earlier, I answered, and I heard you say that her medication had been suspended for a long time, what was that about? Albarran Bail came back, She has depression and needs to take medication to suppress it, but medication for depression has more side effects and when taken for a long time can cause a dyed response. She ys the piano and is an internationally renowned pianist, which requires great sensitivity in her fingers, so when it is not particrly severe, she refuses to take the medication. The patient has her wishes and we, as physicians, cannot force them. Depression. These three words hit Severo Laris like a rock, sending a thousand ripples through his heart, and they stayed there for a long time. Severo Laris hands, arranged in hisp and casually intertwined, tremble out of sight. Not that he didnt do some mental preparation before arriving in Phdelphia.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. He would seek counseling with a psychiatrist, there must be something wrong somewhere, he thought, a long period of unhappiness, or sadness. But he hadnt thought it might be depression so severe that it required medication. Severo Laris opened his mouth to say something, but it caught in his throat and he swallowed hard to make a normal sound. Is it moderate depression, or is it severe? Albarran Bail looked calm, apparently used to this sort of thing for a long time, and said, Heavy. But its a little better now. Depression is a condition that is difficult to detect in the patient himself; people suffering from depression socialize less, and their usual behavior with strangers may simply be quiet and talk less, so it is difficult for friends around them to notice. Severo Laris made a lump in his throat, shook his trembling hand, and asked, Did she find out on her own or did a friend around her find out? Neither. After saying this, Albarran Bail raised his eyes and stared at him, and seeing that his face was no longer well, he asked, I am friendly enough to warn that what follows may cause you difort and overwhelm you, are you sure, do you want to pry further? Severus Laris, always strong, had never been so fearful and vulnerable, and he could almost imagine what Albarran Bail would say next. I have to know everything about her. Severo Laris raised his eyes and looked steadily at Albarran Bail, who sat across from him. Albarran Bail nodded, Now that I have revealed it, and that it was Fang He who asked me to do the job, there is little point in hiding the paper. Albarran Bail took another sip of coffee and said, Four years ago, she was already suffering from depression, but she didnt know it and oncemitted suicide at home by cutting her veins, and was rescued by a neighbor and taken to the hospital, where she was examined and diagnosed by our psychiatric department and judged as severely depressed with self-harming and suicidal tendencies, and was hospitalized for a full week for observation, followed by regr treatment with medication and psychological counseling. She slit her wrists tomit suicide. Another knife, stabbed hard into Severo Laris heart, stabbed with blood. Severo Laris sat for a long time, as if the blood in his body had frozen, his chest ached and tightened, his face was pale and he did not speak for a long time. He calmed down for an unknown length of time before finally speaking in a muffled voice and asking, Why did hemit suicide? Albarran Bail said, Whatever she doesnt say, whatever the patient doesnt say, we have no right to interfere, we can only apany the patient to give him treatment options. Severo Laris clenched his fists, each finger trembling slightly. Albarran Bail looked at the time on his wristwatch and said, Its been half an hour already. I hope this is the first andst time we meet. I dont want to reveal any more information about the patient. I hope you will honor our previous agreement and not tell Pa Rouco that I gave you the information. I wont, dont worry. When Albarran Bail left, the customers re-entered the coffee, one after another. Severo Laris sat, stunned for a long, long time, not getting up, looking out at the crowd of people of all shapes and sizes, whose faces were so full of healthy smiles that they stung. Her lita, unhealthy. The girl who seven years ago was as warm as a little sunshine, now has a long history of depression. How desperate she must have been to slit her wrists when she was so afraid of pain. Severo Laris did not dare to imagine that image, he closed his eyes and reached up to cover them, his palms damp. She used to love to smile, but now the warmth of a sunny smile was a luxury for her. He thought that when he reunited after seven years and spent time with her, her indifference andck of attention was just a punishment in disguise for him, but now he realizes that maybe she has lived in her own world for too long and no longer wants to talk to anyone, including him. Severo Laris stood with a vague giddiness throughout. It was his fault for leaving her so pained and bitter. Severo Laris dials a phone number. The voice was slow ining, a soft, slightly cold female voice, Ribs Ill have someone get back to you in a few days. Severo Laris said nothing, just listened in silence. Pa Rouco, on the other end of the phone, added, Im hanging up. lita. Whats wrong with you? Severo Laris held back the acidity in his throat and said in a deep voice, No, I just wanted to hear your voice. Pa Rouco hung up at once. There was a beeping sound on the phone. Severo Laris didnt me, didnt expect, the good attitude she could give him. If he had counted on it beforeing to Phdelphia, now, he would have preferred her to treat him, badly. That way, maybe he would feel a little better and feel less guilty. Chapter 871: She’s Mrs. Laris Pa Rouco has not attended many events since returning to The Holy City from Phdelphia. Vzquez Moral called her and told her that he had taken a new ad for her. Paulita, this time the group leader did take me at my word, you have three hundred and sixty days a year, the notices you get are in themselves much less than others, and now that you are back in the country, you are on direct suspension status, if you keep this up, the group will not only me me, but will block you. Pa Rouco knows that Vzquez Moral is not a good person to be at the center. As her assistant and agent, Vzquez Moral has been maneuvering between the unmotivated her and the group, and Vzquez Moral is right, just from a different point of view. Pa Rouco said, Okay, Ill take the ad you took this time. In fact, she hasnt attended any events for a while and in thest few days she has even stopped practicing the piano. Vzquez Moral said, You just came back to China, and the group has decided to let you develop in multiple genres, its really a pity that you dont develop in more genres with such good conditions. So we have booked a variety program for you on a top national tform, so you can go to show your face and test the waters. What variety program? That show Rush Hour, you should know how hot that variety show is in the country, and its not umon for you to be a first or second tier flow in the country all of a sudden because of your participation in that show. Pa Rouco did not say much, knowing that her contract was signed, and said, Understood, I will be there, but Vzquez Moral, you are using the name of thepany to sign without informing me or greeting me, and I hope this is thest time. Vzquez Moral became a little flustered, after all, this matter was something he deliberately concealed, Fine. But Paulita, I was also afraid you wouldnt want to, if I hadnt signed up in advance now, such a good notice would have been snatched away by the blooming young flowers of first and second tier in China. Pa Rouco didnt want to listen to all his rhetoric and said, Im hanging up. You can email me for the specific work schedule. Vzquez Moral sighed, All right, get some rest, get energized and get ready to go to work. When Pa Rouco received the email, she clicked and scanned it, and the recording was actually going to start tomorrow. This contract, in other words, was finalized at least a week ago. Vzquez Moral is rushing to get her ducks in a row. Even if she were to terminate her contract now, there would be no way to find a good enough reason to do so, since its one door closer to the foot. Pa Rouco doesnt bother to think about it, closes her notebook, climbs into bed and ys Ribs. Im going to work tomorrow, so Ill get back to himter, huh? Meow. Later, Ill put you in a box and have a messenger take you there, so be good and dont move, youll be home in a few minutes. Meow. Costis stared at her as if to say, My own mother is so cruel, why dont you take me home?. Pa Rouco stroked his soft fur and said, I dont think it would be good for me to see him all the time, and I really dont want to see him, so do you sympathize? Meow. Soon after, Pa Rouco called a courierpany that specializes in transporting pets and returned Costis. Severo Laris opened the door to pick up the delivery when he received the call from the courier. The courier handed him a breathable cardboard box and said, Sir, your cat, sign for it. As soon as Severo Laris finished signing and opened the carton, he saw Costis crouched in it like an old queen, winking at him. Severo Laris pulls Costis out of the cardboard box, Wheres Mom? Meow. Injustice on Ribs: what can you do if mommy doesnt deliver. Severo Laris rubbed Costis head and headed for home, blurting out its useless. Ribs: I tried my best. Once on the couch, Severo Laris fed Ribs cat food and said, Lets go get it tomorrow. Meow. Nice fall. Severo Laris said to Costis, At the moment she doesnt socialize or go out much, shes bored out of her mind. Meow. Costis licked the dried food from Severo Laris palm. He smiled bitterly, Surprisingly Im a little envious of you, being able to go by his side openly for days. Ribs: Is it appropriate to be jealous with a cat? Severo Laris scoffed, Im not even as good as you. I want to bring her to live with us and cook her favorite rice with minced pork and pickled beans and her favorite stewed shrimp, like we used to do, and fatten you and her up. The most important thing is that you stay with her and get well. But she must have refused and didnt give him the slightest chance. Severo Laris reflects on this question, even though he has no answer. First thing the next morning, Pa Rouco jumped into the nanny van and headed to the Devils City of film and television to tape the Rush Hour variety show. While in the nanny van, Pa Rouco caught up with previous episodes of Rush Hour to get a general idea of the project and the process of taping the show. Vzquez Moral said, Paulita, although its your first time recording a variety show, you are very smart, Im sure you will do well in the show, and when the timees, you can use your piano talent persona to send out some circrs, I think you can win a lot of fans in China. Pa Rouco tossed out a lighthearted So the way to win fans is to record variety shows, not y the piano and give concerts? Her tone was light, not usatory, but Vzquez Moral could more or less hear her disgust over the matter. Vzquez Moral pursed his lips and said, Paulita, do you know how many people wanted to be on this variety show, thepany spent a lot of effort intercepting resources for you, and you just scoffed? Pa Rouco didnt want to say anything else, now that they were on their way there was no point in saying anything else, but Vzquez Moral said it was for her sake. It wasnt me who begged you for the resources you gave me, it was you who enrolled me in this program without informing me. Vzquez Moral, we have been working together for a few years, I dont want to fall with you, but please respect my choice too. With that said, Pa Rouco put on her blindfold and leaned crookedly against the side of her seat to catch up on sleep. Vzquez Moral: Missy is really hard to attend to! Pa Rouco, you can have your way, I dont care about you when your contract with Universal is up in a year. But Vzquez Morals ball of temper seemed to hit the cotton. The other person didnt even bother to respond, wearing a blindfold as if asleep. Vzquez Moral was furious. MO Group branch office. When Severo Laris finished his transantic videoconference, Salvino knocked on the door and entered. Boss, the information you asked me to look for. Salvino hands over all the information to Severo Laris, who today just discovered a shocking secret. It turned out that the woman who owned the 911 that went to dinner at Oasis House that day was also the famous pianist momo. Over the years, the boss had gone to see momos piano recitals almost every month, no matter what country they were in, and even postponed important trips so as not to miss momos concerts.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. And that night, the boss even told him to drive straight to him to beat him up. So is the boss really interested in this momo pianist? Salvino couldnt resist asking: Boss, this momo, is he really important to you?. Severo Laris long fingers skimmed through the information and looked up, not saying a word, just looking at Salvino. The hair on Salvinos back as he stares. Did he say something wrong? After a long moment, Severo Laris said, Its the future Mrs. Laris, do you think it matters?. Salvino: Did he miss any important details? Chapter 872: Professor Laris Protects His Wife When we arrived at Devils Town, Pa Rouco stepped out of the nanny van and her eyes were immediately stung by the hot summer sun. She raised her hand, unconsciously covering it. It had been a long time since she had sunbathed and the bright sunlight blinded her eyes. Vzquez Moral slung his arm over her shoulder and walked toward Devil City as he indicated, There are always seven stars, three of them are first and second line national male stars, and three others are first and second line national female stars, plus you, a temporary non-showbiz figure, seven in all. You can say hello to themter, dont just stand there alone without saying anything, OK? Count on me to beg you, Missy. Pa Rouco frowned a little and said, Is it really appropriate to invite all the traffic stars and have me, who is not entertaining at all, mingle? Why not? Youre a new face, and when this episode of Rush Hour airs, viewers are sure to remember you at a nce. Besides, youre even prettier than domestic girls, and todays viewers are very interested in face value. If you act well. If youre willing to improve, how can you not do well? Pa Rouco was thoughtful and didnt answer.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. When we arrived at Devils Castle, all the popr actors and actresses were there, but Pa Rouco, who has little traffic and fame, waste. Although they were notte, it left a bad taste in their mouths as status people. The director said, Lets all get to know each other. So, lets interact for a while and get to know each other so its easier to let loose in the show. And a lot of our shows are coborative projects, you have to have an unspoken understanding. Soon after, Vzquez Moral directed her to say a few words and left the stage. Pa Rouco sits with others in the shade under an umbre. The popr girls and boys were chatting and Pa Rouco was very quiet on the side. There was a creamy second row traffic guy named Lee Weezer who came up and hit on Pa Rouco. Youre the momo who ys the piano, right? I hear youre especially famous overseas. My name is Li Weize, Im a singer by profession, but now I also do theater. Levitzer smiled and held out his hand to greet her. Pa Rouco did not reach out to shake his hand, she was not used to dealing with strangers who did not know themselves at the time, and greeted her lightly, Hello. Seeing herck of enthusiasm, Levitzer squeezed back against her and said, Your Chinese name is Pa Rouco, right? Hmm. Thats very nice, your parents are very good at naming things. Ill call you Paulita, its rare to have an English name. She still had little expression, As you wish. Li Weize tapped her on the shoulder and said, We may have to draw lotster, lets talk to the director and form a team. Pa Rouco hated his touch and stepped aside, saying, Isnt it a lottery? Then lets draw lots. Li Weize has used her puppy face to hit on many actresses in the circle. He has used his face to hit on many actresses, casually hooking up with them and they are hooked. He saw that Pa Rouco was innocent and pretty and wanted to tease her for a dateter on, but he didnt expect it to be that hard. Its a waste of a pretty face. Because of Pa Roucos pushiness, Levitzer was a bit indignant after his ignored pride came out. Normally, when she blinks, a bunch of female fans rush to offer her flowers. This girl is young and arrogant, who pampers her. Li Weize joined the group with capital, and although his status was second-tier, he was no less vocal in this cast than the first-tier ones, and he was increasingly dissatisfied with Pa Rouco. When they began filming the first break-in, they donned sportswear and sneakers prepared by the crew. Because Pa Rouco waster signed by the group, the shoe size that was initially prepared for thest performer to be cut was the thirty-eight, which was too big. Pa Rouco wears a size thirty-seven shoe. But the team ran out of new sneakers, so she tied theces a little tighter just in case. When we got to the rest area, the first level was a water game, divided into three groups. Pa Rouco got to be in a group with Lee Wiser. Li Weize approached her and smiled, Paulita, it is fate that we are both in the same group. Ill do wellter, Im sure well get the most points. Pa Rouco ignored him and just listened carefully to the rules. The rules are to carry a bowl of ping pong balls and cross an intable bridge over the water that is floating, for the opponents to shake it vigorously, and the group member who has ced the most ping pong balls across the bridge in a given time wins. Li Weize said, Youre too thin, Ill definitely have to help youter. Pa Rouco said, No, you mind your own business. She was not athletic, but she would have preferred to fall into the water if he had bumped her off on the intable bridge. She would have preferred to fall in the water if she was getting pounded. Rebuffed by her time and time again, Levitzer was fired up by the rejection and gritted his teeth, staring at Pa Roucos back. The first group up was Weezer Lee and Pa Rouco. When the director gave the starting signal, Lee Weezer and Pa Rouco each carried a bowl of ping pong balls up to the intable bridge, where the other group stood in the water and began iling wildly. Li Weize, who is very athletic, took the opportunity to grab Pa Roucos hand and even tried to touch her elsewhere to take the opportunity to eat her, but Pa Rouco dodged her and fell off the intable bridge into the water because her sneakers were one size too big. Up and down, even though she could swim, she choked on her nose full of water. The other membersughed as she fell. Without the director yelling for her to stop, Pa Rouco rose from the water and coughed for quite a while. Its very hard to make money with this variety. Later, two more levels were shot, with Levitzer and Pa Rouco with almost zero rapport. Li Weize became enraged on the spot, pointing her finger and scolding, What kind of variety show is this if you dont cooperate, youre here to be a flower pot? Keep dragging your feet, I demand a change and a new lottery. Undaunted and still covered in water, Pa Rouco raised her hand towards the director and said, I too agree with a new lottery. This weak sentence of hers was undoubtedly a direct punch in Li Weizes face. Li Weize was so angry that he gritted his teeth and wanted to smash her right there and then. At the time, he told the director that he was blind for putting him in a group with Pa Rouco, which caused him to lose several games, and that when the show aired, the video pop-ups would be full of people calling him stupid. He has to pull one back. Seeing that the scene was too heated, the director said, Everyone take a half-hour break for now. Well do the filmingter. Pa Rouco used to be in good physical shape, but in recent years she has had an upset stomach due to her medication, which has led to a deterioration of her physical strength, and the water games are very tiring. Inside the MO Group branch. Severo Laris discovered that the schedule Salvino had found out about Pa Rouco showed that she had a program to tape today, and a physically demanding variety show. Severo Laris said, Go and find out where they are shooting today. Ten minutester, Salvino entered the office and reported, Boss, today Miss Rouco and the crew went to the Devils Castle at the filming location of The Holy City. I just asked and the crew said that Miss Rouco has fallen into the water several times. With a shiver on his forehead, Severo Laris got up and left the office saying, To the film studio. Salvino hurried to follow him, and although he was slow, he must have known how much the boss cared about this Miss Rouco. The future Mrs. Laris, which means Miss Rouco will be his future boss. ck Bentley on the road, driving toward Devils Town. Severo Laris is sitting in the back seat, his long fingers resting on his brow bone. Salvino nces in the rearview mirror and says, Boss, you dont have to worry too much, Miss Rouco should be fine. Severo Laris dark eyes were cold when he raised them. Chapter 873: Heartache, Flooded. Studio City, film set. The director was about to start work when he received a phone call and yelled directly into the card. Director, when do we start work? Its an early start and an early finish. The principal said, It says someone ising to visit the ss, I dont know exactly who it is, and says lets take a break. Levitzer frowned and said, Whos so great. The women said, I dont think its the capitalistsing. With such a discussion, everyones heart began to tremble with anticipation and nervousness at the same time. After all, it is rare to meet the top management of a capitalist on the set.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. The entertainment industry is a circle where connections are very important, where you can meet the top management of capital, and if you can make a connection and hook up with a gold. If you can make a connection and hook up with a golden daddy, you can walk around the entertainment industry. The women, the flower girls, began to take out their powder puffs and look in the mirror to fix their makeup. Severo Laris and Salvino attracted a lot of attention when they swept the set. Severo Laris face is cold and stern, his long legs sweep this way and, at a nce, he sees Pa Rouco sitting quietly wrapped in a bath towel. Her hair was damp, her pale, delicate little face had long since lost its light make-up and she looked moody, as if she were tired. The director approached and asked, May I ask, who are you? Severo Laris, walking in front, with a stern and powerful aura, is clearly not a massive passerby, but, as expected, the big shot mentioned earlier on the phone. The director has read a lot of people and has a good eye for people. Salvino pulled his business card out of his pocket and said, Someone from Celestial Entertainment. At the mention of Celestial Entertainment, the director immediately said respectfully, Okay, feel free to explore. Were all shooting by the book. The director thought the finance people were concerned about the safety of the show and sent someone for a routine visit. But Severo Laris turned his stride and headed toward the small seated figure. The eyes of the few flower girls and students also peered out and exchanged nces. Whats going on and who exactly are the capitalistsing for. It looks like its towards that Pa Rouco. No way, shes the one who brought the capital to the group? Er no, shes very strange, she doesnt even talk, its very hard to get along with her. Severo Laris does his best to ignore the gossip, afraid he cant resist and just block people for saying a few bad things about her. Pa Rouco was engrossed as Severo Laris approached her, oblivious to the person next to her, until a shadow fell before her eyes and a slender figure blocked her from the light. Severo Laris stood beside her, reached out his hand, touched her head, and asked softly, What got you into this? Pa Rouco looked up hesitantly and slowly and met Severo Laris dark gaze. She was sitting, he was standing, with hisrge hand, resting on the back of her neck, and she was looking at him like a child, a position that was exhausting. Pa Rouco is surprised, What brings you to the set?. I came to see you. Severo Laris said bluntly. He said, Ribs I sent you in the mail. Severo Laris said, Nothing to do with Costis. At these words, Severo Laris could no longer bear the thought of her sitting in the sun and suffering, so he bent down and picked her up in his arms. Pa Rouco frowned, Im working, you put me down. Severo Laris wasnt about to let go, he looked at her and said, Youre too tired and need rest. Im not going with you. Ill rest alone. She wouldnt, but when Severo Laris was bossy, she never let go, Dont move, hold my neck, or Ill feel bad if you fall. The set was packed with people, including the set director. This princess hug from Severo Laris was so appealing that it drew a crowd. Thats the one. Fuck, so brazen? Arent you afraid youll get blown up, and the golden master goes straight to the bride? But that girl doesnt look like shes from the entertainment industry, I dont think so, I dont know her. Severo Laris takes Pa Rouco in his arms and goes straight to the set. The director was also puzzled and unconsciously stopped them. She hasnt finished filming yet, we have this afternoon. Before the director could finish his sentence, Severo Laris said sternly, As of now, she is withdrawing from the taping of this show, and someone will contact her crew and management for breach of contract. Pa Rouco: Director: Severo Laris carried Pa Rouco in his arms and left the set in a big way. Salvino grabbed a silver-gray business card and tucked it into the directors breast pocket, saying, Any questions, contact the number on the card. Director in the wind: After taking Pa Rouco to the car, Severo Laris bent down and put the clean jacket, which was hanging on the seat, on top of her. And he said to Salvino, Give me the towel. Salvino handed him a clean towel and Severo Laris squeezed it, wiping his wet hair. Pa Rouco said, You have no right to interfere with my work. Severo Laris said in a light voice, I didnt want to interfere and meddle either, but I couldnt stand idly by when you got yourself into such a mess. Im a bastard, its my business. Severo Laris rubbed her hair gently, ignoring that he didnt want to make things worse by arguing with her over a quarrel. The ck Bentley drove smoothly down the road. Pa Rouco said, I want to go home. This is not the way to send her back to The Rouco Family. Severo Laris had to say in a roundabout way, Arent you afraid your family will worry if youe home looking like this? Well, he pinched her on her point. Pa Rouco bites her lip in silence. Severo Laris instructed Salvino: Go back to the vi, thedy needs a bath. Salvino thought you had problems with your ears, madam? Surprise! Yes, boss. Pa Rouco clenched her fist and noted the inflection in his words, Im not your wife. Severo Laris did not sulk, his voice was calm and steady, and he began lightly, In my heart you are, and thats enough. Pa Rouco opened her mouth to retort when the mans long, slender hands, grabbed her body and pulled her into his arms, encircling her head and waist, saying, Get some sleep, Ill call you when I get home. Severo Laris, let go of me. Good girl, go to sleep. Was he unable to hear her? But Pa Rouco was more physically exhausted than usual and, due to her chronk of sleep, she tried to pull away from Severo Laris obligatory embrace at first, but within moments she was so tired that her eyelids were struggling up and down and she soon fell asleep. Once the person in his arms had fallen asleep, Severo Laris looked down, gazed at her, wrapped his coat around her again, lowered his head and kissed her white forehead. The kiss was very soft andpassionate, for fear of waking her. Reaching out, he gathered up her long hair, which was tousled from soaking, again. Salvino spoke, Boss, what Before I could ask the question, I saw Severo Laris make a silent gesture in the rearview mirror. The man lowered his voice and ordered, Later. Salvino immediately closed his mouth, not daring to say another word. Inside the car, silence reigned. Severo Laris lowered his eyes and just stared for a long time at the person in his arms, his face very pale. Anguish, welling up in the chest, overflowed. Chapter 874: Severo Laris is a protector The ck Bentley pulls into the yard of Vi Moon Lake Road and parks on thewn. Salvino gets out of the car and opens the door.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Severo Laris carefully lifted the person in his arms, not straddling her, but holding her directly against his chest like a child, a kangaroo hug that probably wouldnt wake her. She had not slept for too long and was a very heavy sleeper. Severo Laris carried her home, upstairs and into her bedroom. But she sleeps in wet clothes and tends to catch a cold. Severo Laris immediately took off all his clothes, pushed the quilt aside and covered himself. And then he watched her for a long time. Severo Laris leaves the bedroom and slows down his movements to take the bedroom door with him. Salvino is still waiting downstairs. Severo Laris removed his cufflinks from his shirt, unbuttoned them, and nonchntly rolled up one sleeve as he said, Did you find out what I asked you to find out? Salvino was there a moment ago and kept calling, saying, I found out. I found out that there was a second-row traffic guy on the set named Li Weize who kept making moves on Ms. Fu and then he got into a group, and when he was ying a water game on top, Ms. Fu fell into the pool and choked pretty badly. Severo Laris gaze, a bit frozen, drops ice crystals. Salvino knew the boss must be furious. Salvino asked, What does the boss n to do with him? Severo Laris spoke with an expressionless face, Seal the deal. The three feeble words sent shivers down Salvinos spine. Yes, boss, Im going to inform Sky Entertainment to terminate Li Weizes contract and order all entertainment agencies not to sign with him. Severo Laris asks, Who else on the set bullied the wife? I sent to ask a couple of venue managers about some gossipy performers, but nothing nasty was said, is that something to be taken care of? Severo Laris was not so far-fetched and said, No need, those people dont matter, dont make believe that thedy is a bully. is. The corners of Salvinos mouth twitched, wasnt this now a case of bullying? Salvino asked, Is the boss stilling into the office today? Severo Laris poured himself a ss of water, took a sip and said, Hes not going. Lets cancel the afternoon meeting all together. Yes. Severo Laris said, This variety show, who gave the wife the job? Salvino reported truthfully, Its the wifes agent, Vzquez Moral, and I hear its also an agreement from her Universal Group, which is to let the wife develop multifacetedly and enter the entertainment industry. The corners of Severo Laris lips, sinking slightly, were clearly displeased. Its too exhausting to enter the entertainment industry, so many rivalries, not for her. Salvino added, Because his wife has been a bit burned out on her career for years, Universal executives have long been unhappy with her and have disguised many ads for her before, and her representative, Vzquez Moral, has partnered with the group to sign many ads that she is unaware of. Severo Laris eyes sparkled as he said, How long is the contract with Universal Group? A year or so. Its been too long, offer to cancel your contract. Salvino had some doubts and said, Thedys conditions and qualifications are excellent and I am concerned that even after paying a heftypensation for breach of contract, the other party will not release her. Severo Laris touched his hard, protruding wrist bones as if reflecting, his eyes deep in thought, and after a long moment, he said, If you insist on not releasing him, lets take the case to court. Severo Laris could have had Universal on the ropes for not informing its artists of their contracts, and Universals reputation would have been tarnished as a result. Universal would not have bet heavily on Severo Laris if they werent stupid. It wasnt fear of them that led to the high contract default payment, it was that Severo Laris didnt want to make a big deal and saddle Pa Rouco with negative publicity. Yes, boss, Ill get right on it. But what if Mrs. doesnt agree? Severo Laris turned to go upstairs and let out a swoon, Ill convince her. As Severo Laris guarded her, Costis ran up from the floor below and jumped up to brush against Severo Laris leg. Severo Laris reached down and grabbed Costis in hisp and rubbed him. Costis cried out, Meow. Severo Laris immediately looked at the sleeping person in the bed and then silently gestured to Costis, Shhh, your mother is sleeping. Costis was a good, abject ball of meat. B, lying on Severo Larisp, eyes open, apanying his father in bed with his mother. Severo Laris is a quiet and solitary person. He does not like to deal with strangers in his life, and since he has just returned to China, he and Costis are the only ones in Vi Moon Lake Road. Like today, the bellboy has note to the vi to clean it. Severo Laris sat Costis on a chair and whispered, Dont be naughty, Im going to make a meal and if you wake her up, Ill stew you for dinner, eh?. Costis frowns in embarrassment, not daring to move: Its so innocent to say. Severo Laris red back at her, then walked out of the bedroom, down the stairs and washed his hands of the house. In New York, with a busy schedule at Group headquarters, he has spent much of thest seven years on airnes, flying back and forth around the world. Time to cook for yourself is scarce. Ive just returned to China and have a lot going on in the branch office, and I have to monitor projects at the head office by video across the ocean at any given time, so Im very busy. I havent cooked for a long time and I dont know if my skills are rusty. Didnt cook any rice, just made some well digestible porridge. Then she made a soup of Yam Ribs. In a few moments, the kitchen was filled with the aroma of the soup. Severo Laris was a little rusty in his trade and his eyes were a little irritated by the heat. Inside the bedroom, Pa Rouco opened her eyes and saw Costis bent over in a chair, looking at her with embarrassment. Pa Rouco: Costis saw that she was awake and jumped up, putting himself in the crook of her arm. As soon as Pa Rouco got up, she realized that something was wrong, and that she was naked under the sheets, apparently. Naked. She lifted the sheets and looked unconsciously, and sure enough. Ears, burning. How could she sleep so soundly and not know she had been undressed by Severo Laris? The door, with a click, opens. As soon as Severo Laris entered, Pa Roucos eyes met his. In his hands, Severo Laris holds a womans cotton housecoat. Pa Roucos lily-white hands, grasping the bedspread, unconsciously pulled it upward and wrapped it tightly around her. Why are you taking my clothes off, did you ask my permission? Severo Laris looked at her calmly and said, It was wrong of me to undress you without your consent, but you were asleep and I couldnt bear to wake you, you would catch cold sleeping in wet clothes. She exined it in a gentlemanly, polite and cheerful way, slyly. It was as if she had wronged his good intentions. Severo Laris handed her the clothes, When you wake up, go take a hot bath. She was a bit defensive, but took the clothes anyway. The clothes look new. But how can a man who lives alone have womens clothes in his house. Chapter 875: Tattoos, unwashed Pa Rouco didnt want to ask, nor did she need to; they werent boyfriend and girlfriend now. Except that when Severo Laris handed her the shirt, he had his shirt sleeves rolled up and Pa Rouco saw the inside of his left arm, that telltale Pa tattoo, and tried to ignore it, hard. That tattoo, it was like flipping a switch and pricking her heart. She sat on the bed wrapped in her nket, dropping her long eyshes and asking reluctantly, Why dont you wash the tattoo, were torn. Severo Laris lowered his eyes, looked at her, and asked rhetorically, And you, why dont you wash your tattoo again? When he undressed her, he made a point of checking that the tattoo, on the back of her shoulder, had not been washed and was still very much intact on her skin. He bent his head and kissed. Pa Rouco tugged at the corners of her lips and blurted out a very pale exnation, Im afraid of the pain. Washing tattoos, it hurts. Severo Laris eyebrows, haloed by a faint smile, reached up and rubbed her little head, saying, I promised someone that, even if I broke up with her, I wouldnt get this tattoo erased, and you know,wyers never tell lies. I have good professional integrity. Pa Rouco ducked her head and bit her lips, not really reacting visibly, but weakly replying, You said that. What did I say? You told a lie. You told that person you would always be with her, and you broke your word. The lump in Severo Lariss throat, which was slipping with difficulty, took a while before he asked in a warm voice, Could you ask that man on my behalf if I still have a chance to make up for that transgression? Pa Rouco gently shook her head, You have no more. Severo Laris was not disappointed, knowing that would be the answer and that it would be even harder for him if she forgave him too easily. He said, Tell her from me that its okay, that Im not giving up, that I can wait. He was least afraid of the waiting. He had survived seven years and now he could see her almost every day, so what did he have to fear. She was content to be by his side, to let him care for her and provide for her. With her hair falling to hide it, she secretly let a tear fall and crash onto the bedspread. Severo Laris does not press her, out of reluctance, but merely says, Go wash yourself. He left before Pa Rouco entered the bathroom with her clothes in her arms and took a hot shower. When she came downstairs, Pa Roucos hair was still wet because there was no hair dryer in sight. She was about to ask for a hair dryer when Severo Laris, who already had a dry towel in his hand, came up behind her and ced it on her head, bending down to gently wipe her hair. He was like a puppy, clinging to her arms. I wanted to refuse, but felt like I was wasting my time because he wouldnt listen to me. After drying the water stains, Severo Laris took the hair dryer and dried her. Pa Rouco lowers her eyes and asks, Why isnt the hairdryer in the bathroom?. Severo Laris said in a low, weak voice, Dragged by Costis, who loves to carry things.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Ribs are not dogs. Skinnier than a dog. In his voice, there was a touch of hopelessness, as if it were real. After drying his hair, Severo Laris said, Ive cooked porridge and soup, have a bite. Pa Rouco, who was really hungry and physically exhausted from the afternoons over-exercise, did not refuse and followed him casually to the table. Severo Laris had prepared the porridge and soup and brought it to her with long fingers, and there were a few tasty looking dishes on the table. The food was simple but very appetizing. He had nothing to say and merely bent his head and ate. Freshly washed hairbed back, worn and falling down to his ears as he bent his head to eat. Severo Laris long, thin arm, crossing the table, snagged the hair that had escaped her ear, from behind, revealing a small, clean, white face. Pa Rouco ended up unconsciously avoiding his touch, a little ufortably. Severo Laris knew that her illness would make her refractory to being touched or approached by others, a matter that was far away and that had to be taken calmly and without haste. Severo Laris stopped touching her and said, The Universal Group you were with, gave you too many warnings, now you need a break, I have asked someone to get you out of your contract. Pa Rouco looked at him startled and said, I take care of my business, why are you interfering without my consent?. Severo Laris didnt flinch, but put down the china, stared at her and said, A pianist should be stopped by nothing but ying the piano, but you waste too much time on other ads. Is that what you mean by youll sort it out, or are you just toozy to sort it out, so you live off other peoples wishes? Pa Rouco stopped talking, not sure if she had nothing to say or was just toozy to talk. After a while, she finished eating, stood up and said, This matter, consider that I owe you a favor, thank you. Severo Laris looked at the half bowl of Costis yam soup he still had left and reached out to grab his wrist in a masterful gesture ofmand, In our house we do not promote food waste, finish it. Pa Rouco sits back down, holding that bowl, and finishes her bowl of soup. Now, may I go? Severo Laris lets go. Pa Rouco finished eating and ran up the stairs, ready to put her clothes back on. And Severo Laris sat at the table, looking at the back, then at the empty bowl, and hooked his thin lips in satisfaction. He behaved well and finished it without a drop. Some things cannot be rushed, but can only be done slowly. The good thing is that there is plenty of time ahead, and with her he has patience. Chapter 876: Wife Chasing Routine Severo Laris drops Pa Rouco off at her house after returning to Vi Moon Lake Road. I went upstairs and opened the bedroom door to see her house clothes lying on the bed, the bed she had slept in, one pillow at her head and one at her feet, and theforter rolled up in a ball and arched there like a pigs nest. He has a mild form of OCD, but seven years ago, after being with her for a long time, his OCD was gradually cured by her. Now, he saw the mess and didnt feel the least bit bad about it. The man looked at the scene and stood in the doorway, hooking his thin lips, eyes rapt, and for a moment he didnt want to go clean it up. He headed for the bathroom. The bathroom she had used was wet on the floor and there were a few long strands of hair tangled in the tub from washing her hair, and some shower gel suds were still on the taps before they dried. Soft and messy looking. But the smile in Severo Laris eyes deepened. Its great that this Moon Lake Road Vi will leave more and more traces of her in the future. The cell phone in his pants pocket rang and Severo Laris picked it up as he looked around the cluttered bathroom, then turned around and picked up the phone. It was Rufio calling. Dude, Im marrying Susana this weekend, so even if you have a big multi-million dor case to sign that day, youre going to have to postpone it for me ande to my wedding, okay?. Severo Larisughs lightly, Im not an iron man, I need a break too, besides, my firm closes on weekends and never signs contracts. Technically, youre still my matchmaker to Susana, and its only fair that you be my witness to Susanas marriage. Forget about witnesses, but Ill be the best man. Rufios tone was slightly leisurely, Ill have two groomsmen, one for you and one for Lastra, and Saturday is Imperial Colleges centennial, do you want toe to Imperial early for the celebration? Centennial of the school? Severo Laris, who had almost forgotten about it in thest few days because of the news of Pa Roucos illness, said, Do you have the energy to attend the schools festival when your big wedding is the next day? Saturday is myst day of free agency and I still have to have a good bachelor party with you guys, so when I step on the marriage grave, I wont be free. Severo Laris held up the phone, surprisingly with a hint of envy, and said, You dont understand the pain of being alone. Rufio smiled reluctantly, Severo, howe I never realized you were such a fag. Bun, the truth is that I didnt see you wanting to get married so much. The issue of whether you want to get married or not has to do with who you marry C what, you dont want to marry Susana? Rufio lowered his voice and said, If I dare say I dont want to marry her, Ill be pulled by the ears immediately. Severo Laris didnt want to hear any more bluster from Rufio and said, Hang up. Wait, you havent told me if youreing to Imperial for the school festival on Saturday or not. Severo Laris grabbed his cell phone and headed to his study. He had just opened hisputer and logged into his email when he received an e-invitation card for the Imperial University Centennial in his inbox. I just received my invitation card. So are you going or not, if you are going, lets form a group, get Susana and Paulita together. Severo Laris said, If she goes, I will go. Rufio was a little surprised, She? You mean Paulita, old Lin, I really didnt see that after all these years, you still havent died for Paulita? Severo Laris thin lips spat out words, Never. Never is dead in the water. Rufio said, Dont worry then, Ill have Susanna drag Paulita anyway, you were sort of moonlighting for Susanna and me in the first ce, this time, Ill be your assistant. Severo Laris didnt say a word of thanks, and with Rufio he was always rude. After hanging up the phone, Severo Laris looked at the time, it was only eight oclock, and called his mother Modeste. Modeste had just finished washing the dishes when he got the call, Severo, why do you have time to call Mom tonight? Mom, how is your health these days? Nothing wrong with me, its just that my lumbar spine isnt very well sometimes, its an old problem, a few band-aids and Ill be fine. Severo Laris said, Mom, why dont youe live with me in town, you wont have anyone to help you if something happens to you alone at home. Modesteughed and said, I am used to living in a small town, I would suffocate if I went to live in your big house. Im not too old, Im in good health, so dont worry, in a few years, when Im really not well, Ill stop being stubborn and go live with you if you want me to. Previously, when Severo Laris was still in New York, he offered several times to buy Modeste a suite in The Holy City, but she always refused because she did not need it and was not used to it. Severo Laris did not force the issue, but said, As long as you are happy. During the period back to The Holy City from Severo Laris, I was too busy with work at the branch office and with Pa Rouco to go back to town to see Modeste. Mom, Im free tomorrow afternoon, Ill make a trip home to see you. Modeste said, You are very busy, donte back, if you are really free, tomorrow I will drive the car myself to the city to look for you, by the way, I will bring you more home-grown vegetables, many vegetables in the city are transported from greenhouses, anti-seasonal vegetables are not healthy. Tell you what, then, Ill have my assistante to the house tomorrow to pick you up and bring you back. Bring a few changes of clothes ande stay with me for a few days. Modeste: Okay, thats fine. After exchanging pleasantries and as we were about to hang up, Severo Laris suddenly remembered and asked, Mom, do you still have pickled beans at home? Yes, would you like a pickled bean? You can bring more tomorrow. Paulita likes it. Modeste froze when he heard Paulita and then asked happily, Severo, are you and Paulita together again? Severo Laris said, Not together, but working on it. Modeste said, Then you should go for it, Paulita is a good girl and its weird that you have liked her for so many years, I know you really like Paulita, dont miss out again. Hmm. Over the years, Severo Laris has felt many emotions in his heart, wasting a seven-year rtionship nkly and regretting it in the end. Modeste sighed and said eagerly, Severo, your fathers guilt cant be counted on you. If you really feel sorry for Paulita, make up for it by being doubly good to her. But if he really misses you, Im afraid you wont be happy for the rest of your life. Severo Laris replied quietly, Well, I know. Work then, Ill see you tomorrow.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Severo Laris answered and waited for the other party to hang up before hanging up the phone. Perhaps, after seven years, everything has changed. His life has started anew and Modeste has stepped out of Leopoldos shadow once and for all. And with his lita, the depression will gradually improve. Severo Laris felt the heavy stone weighing on his heart lighten slightly. The next afternoon, Salvino picked up Modeste in La Ciudad Santa and took her to Vi Moon Lake Road. Modeste brought Severo Laris a cart full of groceries, filling therge three-door cooler. Modeste held up the jar of pickled bitter beans and said with a smile, I brought a jar, Paulita if you still want some, just let me know, there are plenty of cow peas at home, Ill just pickle some more, its easy. Severo Laris squeezed his brow bone and cried, Mom, she doesnte here much and I dont eat much at home, so many pickled beans, Im afraid I wont be able to eat them all. If you cant eat it all, throw it away when it stinks, its not a rare and valuable thing anyway, but if Paulita doesnt have it when she wants it, go get it on the street, you dont have it for sale in town either. Severo Laris smiled slightly, nodding, Noted. Modeste looked at him, Now youre courting someone, grow a pair. Severo Laris nods, still in agreement. Chapter 877: Back to the Imperial University Thanks to Severo Laris, Pa Roucos contract with the Universal Group was sessfully terminated a year earlier. Debt free. The mailbox was full of agency appointments, but Pa Rouco didnt bother with them, as she wanted to take a break and work on signings forter. In a few moments, an e-invitation card for the Imperial University centennial arrived in my mailbox. Pa Rouco was stunned. Suddenly several messages arrived on Facebook, all from Susana. Paulita, this Saturday is the centennial of your alma mater, lets go together! It turns out that the next day is my wedding, and youre going to Imperial anyway, so well all go to Imperial on Saturday and have fun. It is followed by several cute emojis. Pa Rouco replied to the message by asking, But the next day you got married, didnt you go from La Ciudad Santa to Imperial? Susana said, At first we wanted to leave La Ciudad Santa for Imperial first thing the next morning, the Sheng family said they could charter a ne to take the bridal party there, but it was too much trouble and required getting up early, and our familys bully father, as you know, thought he was already happy to have gotten on the Sheng familys horse from Imperial, just like selling his Como a daughter, nods to Rufio and is willing to do whatever the Shengs want. Susana has always spoken with humor and lightheartedness, and Pa Rouco, who has met Papa Yip and now has the image in her head, cant help but be amused. Pa Rouco said, Uncle also wants you to marry into a better family so you wont have to sufferter. Susana nodded, Its true, he still loves me quite a bit. So for the weekend wedding, we will go straight from Imperial, and Rufio and I have agreed that we dont want to have the wedding onnd, so we will have it on a cruise ship and have a day of fun. The Sheng elders were quite open and said they respected our decision. Pa Rouco thought a cruise ship wedding would be fine, after all it was new. Susana added, By the way, when the cruise ship weddinges, we will have to ask you, the piano master, to y the wedding march for us. Pa Rouco said, We have to y. Susana said, Then we are going to Imperial together on Saturday, and as maid of honor, you will have toe with me to Imperial on Saturday even if you dont go to the school festival. Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco didnt refuse, Fine. In fact, on Friday, Pa Rouco went to Imperial first on her own. It was a day early, and not because there was something to do at Imperial, but because she first wanted to go to Imperial College alone and did not want a group of people. On Friday afternoon, Pa Rouco arrived in Imperial, went to her hotel to store her luggage and then took a cab to Imperial University. Imperial University was very busy on Friday, with peopleing and going, and many university students attending sses. On the basketball court, a group of young boys in T-shirts were sweating and throwing the ball around, the sound of basketballs hitting the floor, the energy was overwhelming. Pa Rouco holds up her SLR and takes some pictures of the school. Seven years old, this is her first time back at her alma mater, which she then only attended her freshman year and transferred to study abroad less than a yearter. Although Ive been at Curtis College for much longer than Ive been here, I still feel most attached to Imperial College. There are your friends, your memories and, most of all, your youth. Those are the ones that the deluge of time cannot take away. Imperial University is huge, and she was a bit tired after her circuit, sitting on a lounger by theke and looking at the photos on her SLR. After a while, a little girl with a small red backpack approached and asked shyly, Sister, what are you doing? Pa Rouco, puzzled, looked at the boy and said with a smile, Sister is looking at the photos. Sister, I want to look with you, may I? The girl winked at her, looking adorable in her powdered form. Yes. The little girl sits next to Pa Rouco with her school bag. Pa Rouco patted the little girls head and asked, Why are you alone, wheres your mom? The little girl said, Mommy is working. Pa Rouco thought her mother was working at school. What is your name? My name is Beanstalk. And how old are you? asked Pa Rouco. The little beanstalk said, Im seven years old. Pa Rouco smiled and reached over to pinch his cheeks, Dont go wandering off by yourself and getting lost, mommy and daddy will worry. Little Beanstalk grunted and said, a little discouraged, Daddys not worried. Pa Rouco asked unconsciously, You had a fight with your daddy, huh?. The little bean sprout shook his head, a little piteously, Dad doesnt love me and Mom anymore, I havent seen him. When Pa Rouco heard this, she thought to herself, What a scumbag of a father for not loving such a cute little boy, and couldnt help but feel sorry for the little bean sprout. The little bean sprout frowned and said to her, Sister, you must find a good man to marry in the future; if that man is bad and doesnt want my sister, the little baby in my sisters womb will be as miserable as the little bean sprout. My mother is having a hard time. Pa Rouco stroked her little head and reassured her, It will all pass, and when the little bean sprout grows up, it will be able to protect its mother. The little bean sprout nodded vigorously, Mmm!. Amado Villegas had just left work and was carrying his briefcase when he passed by theke and saw a familiar figure. Amado Villegas fixed his gaze on her for a few moments, and his eyes lit up as if it really was the same kind of pupils he had educated then. Pa Rouco? At the sound of her name, Pa Rouco turned hesitantly, only to see Amado Villegas standing under the silk of the weeping willow and waving at her. Amado Villegas approached andughed, It really is you, I thought I had made a mistake. After seven years of absence, Amado Villegas is older but still kind and elegant, and Pa Rouco never expected to meet by chance her former tutor at school. She stood up and politely said, Mr. Amado, its been a long time. Amado Villegas congratted her effusively: Indeed, it has been a long time. I heard thatter you went to Curtis to study piano and now you are a great pianist, I am very happy. Pa Rouco just smiles. Amado Villegas looked around and asked, Who did I think I saw you talking to a moment ago? Fang, Amado Villegas did not notice anyone beside him and only saw Pa Rouco with her head to the side, smiling faintly as if she were talking. Pa Rouco turned to see that the little bean had disappeared, and exined, It was a girl, she seems to be the daughter of a university professor, and at this moment she has disappeared, probably because she is afraid to be born. Amado Villegas didnt care, he just smiled and asked, By the way, the centennial celebration is tomorrow, I remember I sent you an invitation card, why are you here today, are youing to y at the Imperial? I just thought Ide. When Amado Villegas looked at her, he thought of Severo Laris and couldnt help but feel sad, Back then, I was responsible too. I always thought you and Severo Laris would make it to the end, and I thought about waiting for your graduation and eating your wedding candy. But it wasnt nned. I still have to solemnly apologize to you for not doing my job and worrying about my students. Hearing him say that, Pa Rouco was a little embarrassed and quickly said, Mr. Beloved, this matter is over, I really dont me you, it was my own youthful ignorance. I have heard that that Severo Laris is very sessful now and that I have had asional contact with him for the past seven years, and it seems that he has recently returned to The Holy City. Are you, really, ruled out? When Severo Laris and Pa Rouco were together, they were the perfect couple, the envy of many students. Amado Villegas has been very sorry to see how they turned out. Pa Rouco shook her head, Mr. Lee, he and I, is a thing of the past. Seeing that she didnt want to mention it, Amado Villegas stopped mentioning it and said with a smile, Looking forward is the only way to have hope, Pa,e on, someday you will meet the right person. Chapter 878: School Day 1 Saturday, school day meeting. As soon as Rufio and Susanna arrived at school, Rufio was dragged off by some of his oldest friends from his apartment of yesteryear. Susana met Pa Rouco and Susana spat at her a couple of times.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. I cant believe you left the lovely me and came to Imperial all by yourself. Pa Roucoughed, I wanted toe hang out by myself yesterday and ended up meeting Mr. Lee. Oh, just that counselor you had then. That Amado Villegas was so gentle and so elegant looking that I would have wanted to chase him back then if I hadnt gotten into a fight with Rufio. Pa Rouco snorted augh and looked at her nkly, I didnt think you were so forward-thinking as to want to chase Mr. Lee, who has a wife. Im just kidding, I like all the good looking guys. Susana and Pa Rouco are arm in arm, joking as they walk. Puddles gathered all over campus for the school fair. Pa Rouco asks, Arent you going with your department buddies? Susana caressed her lips and said, Why look for them, youre still the best connected person at my university, and besides, of course Im going to be there for you. Pa Rouco watched her ssmates from the English department as they continued walking into the crowd. Seven years ago, Pa Rouco was in the English department and was known to be the cream of the crop in that department. As soon as she passed Susana, she attracted a lot of attention. Wasnt she the departments flower of the year, Pa Rouco? It hasnt changed, its still as nice as ever. It was when she miscarried in the girls dormitory. She had an abortion and the incident really affected her. It seems shes now an internationally renowned pianist, by the way, thats the momo. She and Severo Laris should have broken up by now, right? Its a miscarriage C a miscarriage and still not breaking up? Thats too mean of her. Susana was a little upset to hear the gossip and tried to defend herself, but was stopped by Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco merely said in a light voice, Its okay, we cant gag people, dont worry. Susana gritted her teeth and held back, but continued to re harshly at the men, who had the good sense to disperse quickly. Not far away, Analeigh spotted Pa Rouco and extended her hand to greet her, Paulita!. Pa Rouco smiles slightly and approaches Susana. Analeigh could not resist saying, Paulita, you have been too hard not to contact us for the past seven years. I didnt mean to, Ive been a little busy. Youve only been rtively free recently. After a few moments of exchanging pleasantries, Analeigh said, By the way, Paulita, have you seen Rio and Buena before? At the mention of Buena, Pa Roucos eyes met with a cold stare, No. Speak of the devil and Cao Cao will arrive. Buena meets Rio at the entrance of the school and goes on his arm. As soon as Rio saw Analeigh and Pa Rouco, she rushed over and hugged them both. Pa Rouco took a step back at the sudden affectionate embrace, her face unhinged. But she knew Rio meant no harm, so she held back and didnt flinch. Rio said, I havent seen you in years, Lemon, I hear youre getting married, is it true? Stunned, Pa Rouco also asked, Lemon, youre really getting married, arent you? Analeigh smiled shyly and pulled the invitations out of her purse, one for each of them. You guys have to get me a big red envelope for my wedding next month, you have to be there. Pa Rouco took the wedding invitation, Yes, Ill be there. Rio asked with a gossipy grin, Where are you having the wedding?. Having the wedding at our old house, its not like Im Buena and I have such a rich groom. Chapter 879: School Day 2 Buena approached wearing a new seasonal Chanel collection, carrying a Prada handbag in her hand and stepping on Jimmy-choo heels. All over her body, the smell of money poured out. Analeigh couldnt help but scoff, Buena, what money your boyfriend has, your suit must be hundreds of thousands of dors. Rio nudged Buena with his shoulder and smiled, Buena is rich now, by the way, didnt you sayst time that your boyfriend had a five star hotel in Imperial, is it called something like The Gammon Hotel?. Analeigh was a little surprised and asked, Really? My husband and I are having a thank you dinner at Imperial for colleagues and friends, also tentatively scheduled at The Gammon Hotel. good, is your boyfriend the general manager? Buena said with a hint of pride in her eyes, He doesnt work for anyone, hes the owner, or president, of The Gammon Hotel. If you want to have a banquet at The Gammon Hotel, I can ask him to give you a 30% discount. After all, we are old school friends and have lived together for a long time. Still, I will do you this small favor. Analeigh said, Thats great, my husband and I were hesitating, we thought it was a bit expensive, if it was 30% off we would have no problem. good, thank you very much. Buena tousled her long hair and said, Whats the big deal? Its a piece of cake. Susanna wrapped her arms around her and snorted deliberately, Its not like I own the hotel or have a husband, so whats with the envy. Buena hooked her red lips and looked at Susana, naturally noticing Pa Rouco next to Susana. She was beautiful, the kind of beauty and loveliness that attracts everyones attention, even when she is standing and not talking. Pa Rouco was not dressed up, even her clothes looked like she was casually dressed, her face was unadorned, her lips had only a light pea-colored lipstick, very discreet, but very white. Buena clenched her fist, today she was very dressed up and she was going to outshine Pa Rouco any way she could. Seven years and the first meeting, she couldnt lose. Buenaughed, Some people, who cant eat grapes, say they are sour, and I can understand that. Susana: Ha. Whats wrong with an owner of The Gammon Hotel. Susana reached out and draped her arm across Pa Roucos shoulders and raised an eyebrow, Like El Hotel Gammon, which Paulitas daddy bought hand over fist. Buena gritted her teeth as the atmosphere filled with smoke. Pa Rouco slyly pats Susanas hand, signaling her to stop gagging, that its not necessary. Buena loves envy, its her business.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Analeigh and Rio, being from the same residence, naturally turned to Buena, and it was Susana who spoke first. Susana got angry when she saw Buena and said, Paulita, Im going to go get my partner first, Ill see youter, Rufio is inviting us to lunch, dont you dare disappear. Okay, go ahead and callter. Over the years, Buena has mingled with Imperials prestigious clientele and heard about the Imperial family. Rufio, is he the young owner of the Sheng family? Buena asked unconsciously. Susanna gave her a frank and vacant look, Sorry, thats my boy, if you want to pinch, go somewhere else. The words, spoken sharply and embarrassedly, left Susannas lips and she turned away, not giving Buena a chance to catch her breath or retort. Buenas delicate face is colorful. Seeing that the mood was subdued, Rio immediately changed the subject, Its been seven years since the four of us got together for todays school celebration, and its a rare asion that were all together again today, so its worth celebrating. Kind-hearted Analeigh takes Pa Roucos arm and says, Paulita, in particr, has been gone for seven years and doesnt get in touch with us, while the three of us do from time to time. Talking about Facebook, Buena said, Paulita, why did you delete my Facebook?. Pa Rouco, neither angry nor annoyed, looked nkly at her soft, innocent face and simply said, I will periodically delete people who are not important. It was the words, crisp and clear, that made Buena choke. After a while, when Buena reached up to lift her hair again, Rio was perceptive enough to see therge diamond ring on her ring finger. What the fuck Buena, is this from your boyfriend? A diamond ring this big, is it the legendary pigeon egg? The corners of Buenas mouth suppressed a smirk and pretended to be calm, Look at you, youve never seen the world, this is only five carats, earlier my boyfriend said he wanted to give me a ten carat diamond ring, I think a ten carat diamond ring is too shy, and its too big to wear with tired hands, so I let him buy a smaller one. Analeigh : Gee, give me a carat, look at the wedding ring on my hand, its only one carat and my husband minced meat to buy it. Rio said, Lemon, you are making yourself very miserable, isnt your husband an IoT engineer in a bigpany? He makes hundreds of thousands of dors a year, is it really okay for you to cry about being poor every day? Analeigh, who is sincere and unpretentious, said, Its not enough to make hundreds of thousands of dors a year at Imperial. When we get married, we may have to have children, and my husband and I will have to work hard to make it work, becauseter, when we have children, well be spending money everywhere. Yes, especially houses are expensive. But Buena is very good, her boyfriend buys her a vi right away. Feeling increasingly superior and confident, Buena couldnt help but look at Pa Rouco sideways as she spoke. I thought even Pa Rouco would be envious, but Pa Roucos face remained light and emotionless. Buena became more and more dejected and said, Its just a vi, it doesnt cost much. Men who are willing to spend money on you, only really love you. Anyone who says he loves you with his mouth is a liar. Rio asked, Buena, this diamond ring looks familiar, is it some magazine model?. Buena wiggled her fingers, Yes? I think so, I dont remember it, I heard from my boyfriend that it was auctioned at a foreign auction, I think it cost a lot of money. Pa Rouco scanned it and it was a fake. The genuine article, auctioned some time ago by an internationally renowned jewelry designer. Unfortunately, the designer, Pa Rouco, happens to know about it. But Pa Rouco doesnt bother to prod her, you can never wake someone who is pretending to be asleep. After a long time of pleasantries, it was almost lunchtime when Pa Rouco said, Susana asked me to join you for lunch, so Ill leave you. Analeigh said, Well, Ill see you next time, and youll have toe to my wedding. Yes, I will definitely be there. Rio also said, Paulita, keep in touch with us and visit more often in the future, after working at the society, I find its better to be college friends. Pa Rouco smiled slightly and merely said, Good. Shortly after Pa Rouco left, Buena went after her. When they reached the boulevard, there were hardly any people on this side. Pa Rouco, wait a minute. Chapter 880: Intimidation, I’m used to it. Pa Rouco turned and looked at Buena, who was following behind her. Whats wrong with you? Buena stood firmly in front of her and asked, Why did you ignore me just a moment ago? Pa Rouco smiled faintly, Why would I want to hit on someone who has hurt me before? Buena blushed, a little weakly, and said, At first, that incident, it wasnt my intention, it was you who broke my phone, I just She didnt want to hear the exnations and felt annoyed, and interrupted Buena right away, saying, Would I have broken your phone if you hadnt been a bitch? Pa Rouco, who was born into a prestigious family and raised well, rarely uses harsh words against a woman, but she did not find it wrong to use the word bitch in rtion to Buena. When she was called a bitch, Buenas attitude reversed as if she had been stepped on in a minefield, and she went from being vain to being righteous again. Pa Rouco, who are you calling a bitch? You. You dont think you can insult people because your family is rich. Pa Rouco remained lighthearted: I told the truth, I didnt insult you. Buena trembled with rage: You look so innocent, do you think youre the only one in the world who hasnt been touched by mud?. I am noble, and that is none of your business, for my nobility does not go out of its way to hurt people or cause them distress. But your nastiness will hurt others, so that is my concern, and I can choose to leave you alone. With these words, Pa Rouco turned to leave, when Buena took her hand in hers. Are you nning to sue me? Pa Rouco looked at her with a nd look; there was panic in her eyes, disorientation, but no remorse. Pa Rouco casually pushed her wrist away and said, Whether I want to sue you or not, thats up to me, and even if I did inform you, it wouldnt be me informing you, it would be a subpoena. You cant sue me. I was careless, I didnt mean to do it. Pa Rouco had little patience and said, I dont ept your apology. When Buena saw that she was not buying it, she jumped up and reached out to punch Pa Rouco in the face. Pa Rouco intercepted her hand, pushed it away casually and then, with a p, pped her hard across the face. Buena covered her face and looked at her with surprise and anger, How dare you hit me!. She is not the same Buena she was seven years ago and should not be intimidated by anyone. Pa Rouco hit the man, but calmly, word for word: Seven years ago, I dared to p you, and seven yearster, I dare to hit you just the same. Until I get to you, youd better note messing with me. Because I dont know if Ill be able to restrain myself and find you. Buenas hardened gaze fixed on Pa Rouco. She looked at Pa Rouco in front of her with anger and fear, Pa Rouco, youre the one with the snake heart, everyone has been fooled by your white lotus appearance! I just got careless, who are you toe after me, who are you to beat me?.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Yes, who am I to beat you, you have killed someone, dont you have to pay for your life? The child who was aborted and Buena was one of the murderers. After Pa Rouco left, Buena covered her face and was turning to leave when a pair of handmade ck leather shoes appeared in her lower vision. On top, there are straight ck pants pressed without a single wrinkle. He is a clean and noble man. Buena looked up unconsciously and saw the handsome and clear face. Lin, Severo Laris After seven years of absence, this man is now so reserved and powerful. He had heard that Severo Laris was now the president of the multinational MO Group, the owner of thergest stake. Expensive and unattainable. These four words describe Severo Laris today. The tears in Buenas eyes grew, and she asked in a intive voice, Did you just, did you just see everything? Severo Laris looked at her with a clear, cold look, silent, but his gaze was sharp as a razor de. Buena hastened to exin, It was Pa Rouco, it was Pa Rouco who misbehaved, she hit me Severo Laris face was light, but his eyes lowered from ice, Bullying, thats what Im used to, hitting you, I just think its getting her hands dirty. Buena stared at Severo Laris with startled eyes. Severo Laris walked nonchntly past Buena with his hands in his pockets and, without looking back, said, Dont ever mess with her again, next time it wont be as simple as a p. Buena is scared and angry, they are just bandits! They are not reasonable at all! Severo Laris and Pa Rouco are a perfect match. Buena gritted her teeth and looked at Severo Laris back, with a look poisonous to the core, and said, Severo Laris, what I cant have, you cant have, Pa Roucos baby was aborted seven years ago. Pa Roucos baby was aborted seven years ago, and you think you can still reconcile with her? Now shes like a madwoman, she bites everyone she sees. Youre the one whos crazy, arent you? Im not you, were not the same. Buena smiled conspiratorially, Even if seven years from now youre rich and have status, well still be the same, the same humble ones, the same ones who dont get the one they love. A loved one? Severo Laris eyes chilled to the bone: How can someone like you mention the word love?. Buena, like worms in a cesspool, is as dirty as Severo Laris can look at her. Buena saw that enraged Severo Laris andughed, I love you and I cant have her, you love Pa Rouco and you cant have her either!. Severo Larisughed derisively and said calmly, Yes. Well, well see about that. But thats none of your business. Buena clenched her fists, green and white. Angry as she was, Buena wondered when Severo Laris had just appeared and if he had overheard the conversation between her and Pa Rouco. If Severo Laris had known that she had caused Pa Rouco to miscarry. Miscarriage With the power Severo Laris has now, he would not be able to reach the whole imperial circle. No, Severo Laris should not be informed of this. Rufio and Susana had not yet arrived when Pa Rouco drove to the school parking lot. She stood there, holding her phone and sending a Facebook message to Susana. Soon after, Severo Laris approached her and asked, What are you doing Friday at school? Im just hanging around. Does your hand hurt? asked Severo Laris. Pa Rouco froze, not reacting, not understanding his question. Severo Laris reached up and grabbed her right hand, the same one that had hit Buena. The mans gaze was mocking and affectionate as he looked at her, his voice low as he asked, Didnt you just hit someone? Pa Rouco frowned, did she see him? She withdrew her hand and said, How can a person who hits hurt, you should ask the person being hit if it hurts. Well, wasnt that the person she was in a rtionship with, what, isnt she heartbroken? Severo Laris looked at her deeply and said, Its none of my business if others hurt, its good that you dont. Pa Rouco thinks that Severo Laris is really a thin-skinned man and that Buena, who at least had an affair with him once, now manages to seem indifferent. Bute to think of it, back then, when she and he had strong feelings for each other, she thought it was for life, but when he turned around, she didnt walk away that cold and heartless too. It turns out that the sweeper of Mount Pullo was right, and that Severo Laris is indeed a ruthless master. After a while, Rufio, Susana and Lastra also arrived at the parking lot. It was the first time Lastra had seen Pa Rouco after seven years and he couldnt help but get a little excited. Paulita, youre still beautiful, give me a hug!. Lastra was about to hug Pa Rouco when Severo Laris suddenly grabbed his beloveds hand and pulled it away, preventing Lastras embrace. Lastra this embrace, holding Severo Laris. Lastra: Old Forest, I dont want to embrace you, what is there to embrace two big men. Rufio stroked his chin and said meaningfully, Its going to be hard to be Old Lins girlfriend in the future, no one else can even give her a hug. Pa Rouco: Susana growled with contempt, We Paulita are not going to be your old Lins girlfriend, Paulita,e on. Pa Rouco followed Susana to the parking lot. In the back, threerge men. Lastra joked, Old Lin, you broke up with Paulita, didnt you?. Rufio: You really dont know how to have a conversation, wheres the pot. Lastra said, Old Lin, can I go get Paulita now? I dont have a girlfriend either. Severo Laris threw a cold sh across the room and dropped a few words with unmistakable seriousness, Shes mine. Lastra touches his nose, Professor Laris is really bossy, not even his ex-girlfriend. Rufio pats Lastra on the shoulder, Brother, a brothers wife is not a brothers wife, you know?. Lastra: Bro, Im making a joke to lighten up the mood, dont be so serious. Chapter 881: Getting Together Buena was in no mood to stay at school after being pped by Pa Rouco. Analeigh and Rio had things to do in the afternoon, so after the morning school day, the trio headed for the school gates in pairs. A ck Range Rover pulled up in front of them. Buena, the typical person who forgets her scars, raised her red lips in triumph, waved to Analeigh and Rio and said, Excuse me, Ill go first, my boyfriend ising to pick me up. Rioughed, Rich indeed, boyfriend in a Land Rover, impressive indeed, Good you have a good eye. Analeigh said, Next time lets get Paulita together for lunch. Next time well make a date. Buenas eyes fluttered at the mention of Pa Rouco, but she quickly disguised it, the corners of her mouth tugging at the corners, and said, Another date. Then, he opened the door and climbed into the Range Rover. Pulling out of the school driveway.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. As soon as Buena got into the car, she hugged the man in the suit sitting in the back seat. The man was in his mid-thirties, average looking, considered a looker, but because of his business career, he seemed more mature and stable. Buena hung around his partners neck and pouted, Ive been harassed by my colleagues today, you have to do me justice. The mans name is Vidal Carda and he is the owner of El Hotel Gammon. Vidal Carda smiled at the sight of his red face and sneered, You have such a violent temper and someone dares to hit you? It seems the other one is a powerful man. Buena frowned and squirmed in the mans arms, saying, Doesnt it hurt that Ive been beaten and youugh? See that Im disfigured. Its not that exaggerated. Its not disfiguring to be pped in the face. Be a good girl and stop doing it. Vidal Carda pulls Buena out of his arms. Buenas temper felt like a fist hitting absorbent cotton and she got a little upset, Im difficult, you have to be responsible for me. Vidal Carda, who is fluent with this type of woman, asks, Which purse do you want this time?. For the past three years, Vidal Carda has bought her every luxury she has wanted and has been very generous in this regard, but he has been slow to offer her marriage or make it work. Buena rubbed up against me and fell into Vidal Cardas arms, saying softly, Im tired of giving away bags every day, dont you get tired of that? And this time, what do you want? A glint of calction shone in Buenas eyes as she said, You said before that you would buy a house for someone, but you havent done it until now. Cant you dispose of the money? At the mention of the house, Vidal Carda blinked and frowned, That house do you think its that easy to buy? Besides, even if you decide to buy it, you have to see the house and the property, and you know, Im very busy with my work, how am I going to have time to apany you to see the house? Buena did not give up and said, I dont need you to apany me to look, I have seen everything, there are vi areas above the second ring oasis, the oasis in the middle of the center, the property above the Luzhou flower garden, each family is a single house, the yard is big, the sunshine is good. A look of difficulty crossed Vidal Cardas eyes, O Good, buying a house, let alone a vi, is a big deal. You couldnt spare any money for me? Vidal Carda was a little impatient, he usually bought her luxury items, handbags and so on, amounting to more than 100. 000, they were small figures, well said, but the area of Luzhou Hua Yuan vi, a vi of several tens of millions of dors, spend so much money on a mistress, Vidal Carda did not think it was worth it. In addition, he spent tens of millions of dors on a vi all at once and feared that he would rm the home At the thought of the consequences, Vidal Carda refused without the slightest hesitation, saying, Well talk about the viter, Im too busy these days. Buena was a bully, but when Vidal Carda wouldnt let him, he could do nothing but give in. Buena sat in the Range Rover, looking out the window at the passingndscape and biting her red lip with resignation. Severo Laris has been broken up with Pa Rouco for seven years, but he still favors her in everything. Severo Laris, now unattainable for his price, has noparison with this Vidal Carda. He is twenty-five years old and will soon be of marriageable age. He cannot stand idle any longer. He must marry into a wealthy family while he is young. At noon, Rufios treat. I booked arge VIP package at the Grand Hyatt. Susana spat, Were just a few old friends, wed better find a big booth. The food here, its not much better. Lastra scoffed, I say, fellow Ye, you havent married our fellow Sheng yet, and youre still trying to save money for him, is this really appropriate? Susana: I was wrong, really eating pickled fish in a roadside stand reservation is more humane than eating Australian prawns here, isnt it? Lastra said, Thats right, we can still order a barbecue and have a drink or something at the big stalls. Rufio said, So old Lin, Paulita, where do you want to go to eat? Pa Rouco said, It looks like the pickled fish in the big stalls smells better. Severo Laris smiled slightly and agreed with the future Mrs. Laris, I agree. Rufio said, Since everyone wants to go for pickled fish, lets go to the big stand. Then the group moved on and found one of Imperials most famous stalls. Luckily there was a private table, thest one, which was reserved by Rufio. The booths in the stalls are small and the round tables are not that big, so five people at a table are much more human than in the luxury of arge restaurant booth. Rufio ordered a fewrge tes and then handed the menus to the others, Order whatever you want, youre wee. Susana and Pa Rouco looked at the menu together and ordered some tapas and a grill. Severo Laris ordered a few dishes, stewed shrimp, shredded potatoes with green peppers and egg soup with tomato. Lastra was surprised, Lao Lin, you eat this at home, why do youe to a stall and keep eating this, you cant get enough? Severo Laris said lightly, I used to follow someone who used to eat, and he loved them, so he ate a lot. Pa Rouco, sitting next to him, curls her eyshes slightly, keeps silent and ys dead. Rufios intriguing gaze went back and forth between the two as he said, I mean, old Lin, Paulita, its been seven years, so at least were old friends, how about a reconciliation today? After a while the food arrived, the waiter came over with a couple of bottles of Erhuotou. Lastra is one to y with the mood and even more so to look Rufio in the eye. Lastra opened the wine, poured a ss for everyone, raised his ss, stood up and said, Come, its been seven years since we met, lets toast today to our reunion!. The rest of the group stood up with their sses and did not push him away. Only when Pa Rouco asked for a drink, Severo Laris took the ss out of her hand and said, You dont have alcohol, drink the juice. She has to take medication for depression and drink alcohol, which is not good for her health. Pa Rouco frowned slightly, but she didnt like the spicy white wine very much either. Lastra and Rufio are not the wine pourers either. Rufio said, Susana, Paulita, you two just drink the juice, today we three brothers drink white, you two drink juice, then we three brothers get drunk, we have to buy you two women drivers, take us back. Susana gave him a nk stare, Drink like an alcoholic and Ill throw you on the road!. There was muchughter and a great atmosphere. Chapter 882: Sending Him Back to the Imperial Quarter After three rounds of wine, all three men are slightly drunk. Lastra was in high spirits, holding out sses for Severo Laris and Rufio to drink from: Today without getting drunk!. Rufio scoffed, Lastra, I didnt see you such a drinker before. Lastraughed, That was before, seven yearster, I, to survive, had to drink and socialize. Severo Laris said, The MO Group, has always saved a suitable position for you, so if youre interested, you cane. Lastra joked, Professor Laris, can you pay me whatever I want? Okay. Dont go over market rate, I can live with it. Lastra held out his hand and pointed, Slick old man. Im not asking for much, a sry of two hundred thousand dors a year above my presentpany would be enough. Severo Laris was quick to say, Add half a million, youe over here and work for me. Lastra took a sip of his wine and nearly choked, Are you sure you want to raise my sry another half a million a year? Professor Laris, even though you may be rich now, Im no slouch, I was making a million a year as CFO at my previouspany. I know, Ive had my eye on you. Severo Laris was always confident in Lastras ability, and when the three of them founded aw firm together in college, Lastra, though not awyer, managed the firms ounts and events for them. The days of spilling blood together in the trenches are truly missed. Now that Rufio has a family business to inherit, its only natural that he cant join Severo Laris and Lastra in throwing his weight around. But the Sheng family ofpanies, and the imperial branch of the MO Group, also have business contacts, tainted with each other, and the other party is good to work with. Lastra picked up his ss, clinked it with Severo Laris and said cheerfully, Deal!. Rufio clinked his ss again, Take me, take me one. Lastraughed, The Iron Triangle, reunited! Only this guy Rufio betrayed me and the old forest.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Rufio said, Im the one with a business to inherit in my family, okay? If I had been a barefoot runner like you two, I would have been there to fight with you, but our old man is getting old now after all, and Im not able to do many things, and they need me to take care of the business. Lastra: You two are getting rich, you need to pay more attention to me, after all I dont even have a wife, I just bought a house in Imperial and I still have a high mortgage, you need to help me. Rufio patted Lastra on the back and said, If you work for Lin, will Lin treat you badly, isnt two million a year enough to pay the mortgage? Its already enough for a wife. Lastra took a ss of wine and drank it all. Pa Rouco, although seated to the side, kept quiet and ate her food, but envied, from the bottom of her heart, this battle and undying friendship between the boys. At first, the friendship between the three was evident to her. Severo Laris is lucky to have friends like Rufio and Lastra who will never leave him alone. After drinking. Susana takes Rufios money clip and goes outside to check out at the front desk. Severo Laris helped Rufio to go to the bathroom. Lastra, a little drunk, reached out and put her hand on Pa Roucos shoulder and sighed, Paulita, I really didnt think you were going to end up breaking up with Lao Lin even though you chased him to S City in the first ce, its a pity you two are reallypatible! Pa Rouco was confused, S City? Lastra, what do you mean, I dont understand. Huh? Didnt you ask that partner of yours, whats her name she seems to be Zhou, no? she seems to be Zhou, right? Did you ask her to call me and ask me where Lao Lin had gone? I sent her all the numbers of the hotel rooms where Lao Lin was staying in S City on a business trip, and didnt you end up going to S City to look for Lao Lin? Pa Roucos watery eyes quivered, You mean Buena used my name and asked you for the address of Severo Laris hotel? Yes, dont you know? Old Lin came back from S City and I didnt dare mention it again when I saw you had broken uppletely. I was afraid of upsetting him. And, after all, its between the two of you, so its not very nice of me to say so. Come to think of it, its still a shame, Paulita. Old Lin is really a dead-eyed person, and its hard to change when you like someone. Are you really not going to think about it anymore? Pa Rouco sat, swallowing saliva, her hands under the table, slowly cooling down. So, seven years ago, it was Buena who used her name to inquire about lodging at Severo Laris hotel in S, which led to For a while, in my heart, I had mixed and fermented feelings, not knowing if it was sour or painful. Soon Susana returned from the box and Severo Laris and Rufio returned from the bathroom. Susana lifted Rufio and scolded him, Drinking like that, shit, old Lin unzipped your pants, didnt he?. The corner of Rufios mouth twitched, Am I that useless?. Pa Rouco sat in her original position, as if she couldnt hear all that chatter, and sank back for a long while. Until, Severo Laris leaned over, his thin lips with the faint scent of wine pressed against them, and said, lita, were leaving. Pa Rouco stood up abruptly and looked directly at Severo Laris. For a moment, she took Severo Laris by surprise. In particr, Severo Laris was taken aback. The moment he stood up, he almost collided with Severo Laris. Severo Laris saw that she was a little off and thought something was wrong, and he became concerned, frowning slightly and asking, Whats the matter, dont you feel well? Pa Rouco gave him a long look and finally shook her head, No,e on. So, even if it was a misunderstanding, the video was real and the baby was gone. It was useless for her to insist on that. Because, whether or not those things are true, it is true that the child is gone. Out of the big posts. Rufio yed dead and leaned on Susana, drunk they said, Thats it, Im drunk and I dont feel well, Im going back to Susana first, that, Paulita, please take Lastra and old Lin home! Pa Rouco didnt think much of it and nodded, Fine. When Susana and Rufio left, Pa Rouco drove, Lastray down in the back seat and Severo Laris sat in the passenger seat. It was a Severo Laris car, Pa Rouco had never driven it and was not very familiar with some of the small operations. Severo Laris stretches out his long, thin arms and patiently teaches. As Pa Rouco drove down the road, Severo Laris leaned over the passenger side, never taking his eyes off her. When she drove, she was very serious, as if she was not very skilled. But Severo Laris was not afraid of her skills, for her life, which was already firmly in his hands, could have been taken any time she wanted. Its just that shes such a bad driver that its better not to allow her to drive in the future. Severo Laris is a little drunk, trying to get drunk, with one hand, resting on the back of his neck, eyes closed and in a good mood. Pa Rouco drove Lastra home first, and then sent Severo Laris home. She asked, Where does your family live? Today, Severo Laris is at his home in Imperial, unknown to Pa Rouco. She thought it would be time to move to a bigger house. Severo Laris looked at her, with a slight smile hidden between his eyebrows, and said, Imperial District, please take me. When he finished, the man closed his eyes as if he were sleeping. In fact, he knows Imperial quite well, even after seven years. Perhaps because of the memory of the city at first, so impressed by Severus Laris, he was able to drive to the Imperial quarter without even following the navigation. Chapter 883: She’s complaining Soon, she arrives in the imperial quarter. Pa Rouco parked the car, unbuckled her seat belt and turned her head to look at Severo Laris in the passenger seat. His eyes were closed, as if he were asleep. Pa Rouco called out to him, Severo Laris? The other side is not awake. Pa Rouco padded over, Severo Laris, go home. Thats when Severo Laris opened his eyes slightly, somewhat drunkenly, looked uprehendingly out the car window and said, Were home. Well, here it is.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Severo Laris said, I seem to be drunk, help me up, please. He clearly said he was in trouble, but he didnt give Pa Rouco a chance to refuse. As soon as he got out of the car and approached her, Severo Laris copsed, as if drunk and losing his strength, and pressed an arm against her shoulder. Ritmo, sidetracked. Pa Rouco, seeing that he looked really drunk, grabbed his arm with one hand and held him by the waist with the other, helping him toward the building. Through the fabric of his shirt, she could feel the heating from the palm of his hand. Severo Laris pressed his head against her shoulder and opened his eyes for a moment, looking at the side of her face with a clear, lingering gaze. Pa Rouco helped him into the elevator until he reached the entrance to his home in the Imperial neighborhood. Pa Rouco turned her head and said, Severo Laris, enter the code. Severo Laris stroked the back of her neck, his voice low and intoxicated, as if he were unconscious: Password? Forgotten. Pa Rouco looks to the sky, hoping Severo Laris is a serious and thoughtful man, but drunk and no different than any other man. He even forgot the code to his own front door, so howe he didnt also forget the code to his bank card. Pa Rouco tries to enter the string of numbers she remembers. In a corner out of her sight, Severo Laris watched her slender fingers, pressing one correct number after another. After Pa Rouco entered the code, the door clicked open. She stood in the doorway, holding a drunken Severo Laris, for a moment stunned. Seven years and he does it again. Just standing in the doorway, those familiar and unfamiliar memories strike again with sweetness and cruelty. It was here that he spent the countless sweetest nights of his life, ate the best rice in the world with minced pork and pickled beans, and loved the person he once thought was the best. Her eyes, a little sour. Pa Rouco took a deep breath, helped Severo Laris and went into the house. Severo Laris hooked the backhand and took the door in front of him. Close the door, its his world for two, no idle people. Pa Rouco helped him over to the couch. Severo Laris was thin, but all in all, so tall and bulky here, he weighed Pa Rouco down, and when she helped him onto the couch, the man didnt let go, wrapping his arms around her waist as they dropped together on the soft fabric couch. Pa Roucoy on his chest and Severo Laris, seemingly unresponsive, reached out and pulled her arms between his as if hugging a pillow. She was forced to lean against his chest. With her ear, pressed against the point of his heart, listen carefully and you can hear the strong, powerful beat of his heart. The whole world fell silent and, to his ears, the only sounds were his ragged breathing and the beating of his heart. Severo Laris? No answer from the other side. Pa Rouco braced and tried to rise from his embrace and was restrained again. A drunk, still apparently impatient, frowned and ordered, Dont move. After a long while, when he seemed to be really asleep, Pa Rouco moved her arm to the side, disengaged herself from his arms and stood by the sofa, looking at the hearth. The furniture, the decor, everything had remained the same, even the potted nts in the corner, as if they had always been there. She couldnt help but nce around the house, at every nook and cranny, evoking memories from seven years ago. In the open kitchen, it was as if he could see them ying in the old days, when she always got into his arms and wouldnt let him cook properly. In the window there is also a picture of them together on Mount Pullo. At that time, she was leaning into his arms, smiling so sweetly. In the studio, he was working and she was always sitting on hisp like a child, getting in the way of his work. I remember once when he was holding her in his arms while he was working on a file, she wobbled on his legs and identally kicked the mainframe, and all the documents he had done were not saved and were immediately lost. I think he was very angry and cold for a long time then, and ignored her when she apologized to him several times. As a young girl, always impulsive and fussy, she threw up her hands and ran off in slippers. She sat in the 24-hour store, waiting for Severo Laris toe to her, but fromte afternoon until dusk, he didnte down to get her, which made her hungry and want to cry. I bought a bucket of instant noodles and sat in a 24-hour store eating them while waiting for Severo Laris to appear through the window. Then, at nine oclock in the evening, Severo Laris appeared, approaching her with a face colder than ice. He said in a cold voice, Is it fun to run away from home? It was the first time she had seen him really angry and it scared her to death, so she looked down at her sandal-sheathed feet like a child who has made a mistake and said, Its not funny, I made a mistake. Severo Laris calmed down for a long moment, as if repressing something, and stoically drew her into his arms and hugged her tightly, kissing her with his head down, his voice softening as he said, No more of this. With eyes moist with resignation, she stared up at him and asked, Why have youe to see me now? Severo Laris cackled for a moment at the way she was acting and said, Leave you alone. She puffed out her little mouth and pouted, I dont want to be quiet, I want you to cajole me. Severo Laris grabbed the back of her neck with one hand and her soft waist with the other and lowered his head to seal his lips. After the kiss, his voice was hoarse as he asked, Is this cajoling enough? Pa Roucos eyes widened and her small hand covered her mouth as she unconsciously nced at the customers in the store and hurriedly ran out. Severo Laris touched the corner of his mouth with his thumb and looked at her flighty back, his eyes flooded with a pale smile of affection. His legs were long and after three or two steps to reach her, he drew her into his arms and the two of them came home in a half embrace. She asked, Those papers of yours, are they more important than I am? Severo Laris big hand grabbed the back of her neck and said, Not as important as you, but how can I support you if I dont work. She was so happy that her eyes curved into a smile, her little arms wrapped around his neck and rewarded him with a kiss. Then to be pulled back into Severo Laris arms, deeply, and kissed for a long time. Those sweet and astringent memories flooded the mind like a flood with an open valve. Pa Rouco approaches the sofa and looks at the sleeping Severo Laris. It was the first time, after seven years, that she looked at him so closely, so intensely. His eyebrows, his nose, his lips, his face, as if carefully engraved and carved by God, are impressive andsting. His brow is slightly furrowed at times when he is asleep. Pa Rouco reached up and gently brushed the crease between his brows. Just as she tried to remove it, a man grabbed her wrist. Severo Laris took her in his arms, turned and squeezed, kissing her on the lips. Hard to contain, deliberate and long nned. Finally, she waited for this opportunity and he, for his part, didnt want to let it pass. Chapter 884: Attitude. Severo Laris, youre drunk, let go of me Pa Rouco pushes away the person in front of her, Severo Laris kisses her and does not force her, because the future is long and she can take it easy. He let go of her slightly, but did not let her go, sighing heavily and burying himself in her neck, calming her breathing. Pa Rouco, immobilized on the couch, looked at the ceiling, bit her lip and asked, Severo Laris, do you treat all your ex-girlfriends so lightly. frivolously? She used the word frivolous. Severo Larisughed instead of getting angry at the word frivolous. He looked up slowly, his dark eyes clear and bright as he looked at her, his thin lips exhaled a firm word, Yes. Pa Rouco: And then he followed with, But Ive only ever had one ex-girlfriend, and Ive only ever been this light with her. I could never be a gentleman with her because I had a hard time holding back. Because in front of her, he was a normal man who wanted to kiss her, hug her, be incredibly close to her. What about Buena? Pa Rouco looked him straight in the eyes, without dodging. Severo Laris was a little dazed and confused, Buena? What does she have to do with me? Pa Rouco was little surprised, probably because she never believed in her heart that the man in the video could be Severo Laris. Severo Laris said she only had an ex-boyfriend and that she had no reason to lie about it, after all, they had already broken up. And it was never Buena who came between them. Pa Rouco pushed him away, Its nothing. As soon as she stood up, Severo Laris took her wrist between his, lita. Pa Rouco asks, Why are you pretending to be drunk?. Severo Laris dark eyes bore into her little face and she answered truthfully, I want to kiss you drunk, is that answer enough? Pa Rouco raised her hand and pped Severo Laris straight in the face. Severo Laris face, even averted by the blow. But, surprisingly, there is a smile on his forehead. Pa Rouco cursed, Shame on you. And then Severo Laris watched as the little thing left the imperial district with a puff of anger. Severo Laris touched the left side of his face where he had been hit and was surprised that he felt no pain. He stood up stoically and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking down at the ground. Shortly thereafter, the slender figure emerged from the hallway. Severo Laris stood by the window and watched her leave with a slight smile. She was starting to get short-tempered with him and pped him, which was a good sign. At least it shows that she is not in a calm and indifferent mood towards him now. She will get angry with him, which is the first step, and let herself be pampered afterwards, like before. The corners of Severo Lariss mouth, slightly hooked, were pleased. The next day was the wedding of Rufio and Susana. Pa Rouco, being maid of honor, stayed with Susana at another Sheng family house the night before, and the next day, when the time came, the Sheng family would send a bridal party here to pick up the bride, and then the whole big group would go to the cruise ship and start the wedding ceremony. Susana had set the rm clock for 4 a. m. and Pa Rouco and Susanas other maid of honor, Su Nguyen, woke up to the call. Susana said, You two sleep a little longer, the stylist and the dresser areing to the house, you two are the most tired today, so sleep a little longer while you can.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco has slept little sincest night: I cant sleep, get up and help yourself. Iratze tero was also embarrassed to go back to sleep and said, Ill get up too, Ill be tired, its just for one day. The bridal styling team soon arrived at the house. Arge number of people came in carrying rows of dresses and one of the most striking wedding dresses. The bride has to change about three or four outfits in a day. Susanna was surrounded by two stylists, working on her hair, and said to the two bridesmaids, Paulita, Ruan Ruan, why dont you let the make-up artist do your make-up too, to save you having to do it yourselves. With two makeup artists, there was plenty of time and personnel. The young makeup artist took one look at the two bridesmaids and said with a smile, The bride is beautiful and so are the two bridesmaids, both with good skin and easy makeup. They look good regardless of how they are made up. One after the other, from changing wedding dresses to makeup and hair styling, the day outside soon dawned. Susanna gets a call from Rufio, and Susanna, who has always been a big-hearted girl, is a bit of a shy bride today. When Susanna hung up the phone, Su Nguyen was teasing Susanna on the side. Susanna grunted and said, I throw the bouquet today, you two have topete for me and make sure to grab it, okay? Ruan Ruan, I wont say anything if you have a boyfriend, especially Paulita, how long have you been single, why dont you hurry up and find one to dazzle. Iratze tero said, Paulita is an internationally famous pianist, how can shepare with a small citizen like us? Paulita must be looking for a particrly good match, otherwise a random one wontpare. Susana said, Yes, Rufios foxy friends dont look good. Pa Rouco said amused, Does Rufio know you spend all day squeezing behind his back?. Susana hid that she didnt care: Would I be afraid of him? I was princess before I got married, after I get married I must be queen, and when I have children I have to be the empress dowager. Iratze teroughed, Your Rufio family is good enough for you, dont be ungrateful. At 9 a. m., the grooms party came to greet the bride and groom. Neither bridesmaid was too good to make a scene and Lastra, the other groom and best man, was old fashioned when it came to this sort of thing and in short order they were let in. Severo Laris, the best man, followed the groom through the door and, as he passed Pa Rouco, he gave her a deep, dark look. She usually dresses casually and somewhat disheveled when shes not working, ying the piano or performing. Today, in a little dress, with delicate makeup on her face and tomato-colored lipstick on her lips, her whole persona seems bright and pretty, this pretty and wobbly. His girl, very beautiful. The wedding procession departed inrge numbers for Imperialsrgest ferry port. The Sheng family had chartered a luxury cruise ship, which was about six or seven stories high, with all the food, drink and entertainment, and a casino on the third floor. Once aboard the cruise ship, the wedding was officially held on the top deck. Guests were seated in the back and the bride and groom stood on the stage before the priest, who offered a reverent prayer and blessing. Mr. Rufio, do you wish to marry Miss Susanna? In poverty, in hardship, in sickness, will you love her, keep her, be with her, and be ever faithful to her throughout your life? Rufio was on stage in a white tuxedo, buxom and handsome, looking fondly at Susana. He replied briskly, I do. Do you, Miss Susana, take Mr. Rufio to be your wife? In poverty, in suffering, in sickness, will you love him,fort him, be with him, and be ever faithful to him throughout life? Susanna was moved to the core, her eyes almost moist, I do. The priest asked the guests on stage, Do you wish to witness your wedding vows? Guest: Yes! Priest: As of now, Mr. Rufio and Miss Susana, you are officially married for life. The next step was the exchange of ring pairs. In the presence of all the guests, Rufio and Susanapleted the event of their lives. On stage, Pa Rouco looked at Susana, who was so excited on stage, and was inexplicably moved as well. It was her first time, witnessing a wedding of her peers, and it felt very different. The big screen on stage yed videos of Rufio and Susana, many of them from their college days. Pa Rouco felt like crying when she saw it. Rufio and Susana, who have gone from school to marriage, are hard to top. After the formal wedding vows, it was time for the bride to throw the bouquet. Su Nguyen pulled Pa Rouco to catch the bouquet with her. Pa Rouco was so full of guests that she didnt even think about receiving the bridal bouquet. But there are some things that the more you dont think about getting, the more likely they are to fall on you. The bride had her back to the guests and when she tossed the bouquet, the bouquet, whichnded in Pa Roucos arms, was spot on. All eyes of the guests were on Pa Rouco as she received the bouquet. On stage, she was celebrating, pping and cheering. Iratze tero smiled and said, Paulita, it looks like youre the next one to get married! On stage, there were young single guests, whistling to Pa Rouco. Marry me, beautiful! Im single! Off stage, Severo Laris came up with long legs and calm step, took her hand and dragged her with him. This gesture, no doubt, told all the males present that the girl, had a master. The wedding went on into the evening and, after a dinner, all the guests ate and drank on the cruise ship. Pa Rouco is a bit seasick, she used to not get seasick, but in recent years it is probably because of her medication for depression, which has made her stomach and body not so good, so she gets dizzy. He left the enclosed stateroom and went out on deck to get some air. The cruise ship is slowly moving towards the center of the sea, kicking up huge waves. On deck, the night wind was strong and Pa Rouco, with a little chill in her thin dress, hugged her arms, but it was not cold enough to go back into the cruiser. There were too many people on the cruise and she was a little ufortable. Just standing quietly on the deck, watching the waves of the sea. Severo Laris followed her and found her alone on the deck, her temples throbbing. Albarran Bail has said that she was very depressed and that shemitted suicide by slitting her wrists. This thought, which crossed Severo Laris mind with a jolt, startled him. Severo Laris stood still, not daring to make a move, lita,e here. Pa Rouco frowned slightly and said, I want to unburden myself here. Severo Laris heartstrings, all tense: Its not safe there, do as youre told ande here. Severo Laris, are you directing Before her words left her lips, Severo Laris had stepped forward and wrapped his arms around her in a fierce embrace, his arms firmly as if strangling her in her bones and blood. The wind on the deck ruffled her long hair. Severo Laris held the person in his arms and took several deep breaths, the tip of his heart trembling with fear. Lita, no nonsense. Pa Rouco was confused, Severo Laris, what did you say? I said dont stay in such a dangerous ce. Severo Laris leaned over and hugged her, his voice hoarse and trembling. The sea breeze, which made Severo Laris eyes sour slightly. He was holding on too tightly and Pa Rouco was having a hard time, Severo Laris, let go of me. The lump in Severo Laris throat slipped, and he made a half-hearted mental preparation before letting go a little. Chapter 885: Unmistakable Caution Returning from the deck to the stateroom, the enclosed space and dense crowd made Pa Rouco doubly ufortable. Tonight, well spend it on the cruise ship. The guests, ready to go to the bridal chamber. But Pa Rouco had a cramp in her stomach and an urge to get acid up her esophagus. She hurried to leave the crowd and returned to her room. Just as I reached my room door and was about to put my card in, the cruiser seemed to experience a huge wave and wobble a bit. Night waves are even more violent and frightening than day waves. She was a bridesmaid, wearing a dress with high heels, and her whole body broke a little as the cruiser lurched and swayed again. Arge, warm, dry, slender hand grasped her wrist firmly and held her steady. Careful. Pa Rouco looked up and the mans handsome face and deep gaze gazed down at her as well. Without further ado, Severo Laris picked up the room card that had fallen to the floor, swept it up and escorted her into the living room. Pa Rouco forced the difort and burning sensation from her stomach to the tube in her throat. When Severo Laris saw her face, he reached out to touch her forehead, but she pped it away, covered her mouth and ran to the bathroom, vomiting into the toilet. Severo Laris hurried over to her, leaned down, reached out and patted her back, and asked in a muffled whisper, Mareo? Pa Rouco hadnt eaten anything all day and at the moment all she was throwing up was acid. Severo Laris frowned, distressed and worried. When she finished vomiting, Severo Laris helped her up, went to the sink, turned on the faucet, and the water poured out loudly. He took a small, clean, disposable towel from the side, dampened it with water and wiped the stain from the corner of her mouth. Grabbing another ss of water, he held it up to her mouth, Rinse your mouth. His tall, erect body confined her in his arms so she wouldnt fall as the cruiser rocked again. Careful, without fail. Pa Rouco reached out, took the ss of water he held out to her and rinsed her mouth, which tasted much better without the sour water. Severo Laris wrapped his arms around her back again, taking her small, soft hands between hisrge ones and rinsing them under the stream, and whispering in her ear, You cant do this, youll have even less energy after vomiting from the dizziness, you need to eat. Pa Rouco remained pinned in his arms, rambling, only to feel the gentle rush of water over her hands. Severo Laris asked warmly, What do you want to eat? Ill get it from the back kitchen. She said nothing and Severo Laris thought she didnt want to eat anything. I dont want to eat messy things, have some white porridge, okay? He asked her in a consultative tone. Pa Rouco had an empty stomach and a little hunger, in fact she didnt hear what he said and nodded unconsciously. Severo Laris turned off the faucet and grabbed a clean towel to dry himself. His small, slender hands then gathered it in a horizontal embrace. Carried from the bathroom to the bed. Severo Laris knelt and bent down to remove the heels from her feet. The heels were new and a little worn, and on her cold white skin a small red mark was especially noticeable. Severo Laris looked at the rubbed red marks on her feet and ran his fingers over them tenderly. With a little itch, Pa Rouco unconsciously retracted her feet under the sheets. The lighting in the cruisers rooms was dark and dim. Severo Laris, fearing her gaze, reached up to turn off a few more wall lights, leaving only a few small ones. A faint smile of warmth came into the corner of Severo Laris eyes as he watched her cower in bed under the covers, like a mouse on the defensive. She said, You stay still and Ill get the food. Severo Laris had just left the room when Lastra approached him. Lao Lin, Lao Shengs side is having a bridal shower, you a best man is not there, not like this, ah, yes, there is Paulita, the maid of honor and best man are not there, the guests bully the bride and groom ah. Severo Laris looked towards the closed door and said, Paulita is dizzy and just threw up, I have to take care of her, you and the other maid of honor take it easy, neither Paulita nor I can go. Lastra looked at the door to the room and asked, Is Paulita ok?. Its fine, Im here, you go ahead. Okay, if you need anything, remember to call us. Severo Laris nodded slightly, Hmm. Half an hourter, Pa Rouco is lying in bed, almost sound asleep. In the daze, a deep male voice called out to her, Lita, wake up, its time to get up and drink the porridge. Pa Rouco opened her eyes wearily and rubbed them to see Severo Laris approaching with arge bowl of white porridge and a small te of snacks on the side. She scratched her disheveled hair and was helped to sit up by Severo Laris. Is there still white porridge in the galley? On luxury cruise ships, there is rarely white porridge in the middle of the night, but usually in the morning. Severo Laris did not hide it and said, I used the pressure cooker in the galley and cooked it. Severo Laris picks up the bowl, takes a spoon and pours himself a mouthful of white porridge. The white porridge was hot and he lifted it to his lips and blew on it before passing it to his mouth. Pa Rouco did not open her eyes, but just looked at him silently, with a look neither sad nor happy. Severo Laris said, Whats the matter, dont you want to eat, didnt you have to be fed before eating when you were sick? But we have broken up, you dont have to be so kind to me. Saying this, Severo Laris froze, then he smiled slightly, looked at her with a dark look and said, I want to be nice to you, this has nothing to do with whether we broke up or not, besides, we can get back together. But we Before she could finish the sentence, Severo Laris looked her straight in the eyes, focused and serious, Pa Rouco, cant you see that Im seriously pursuing you? I dont care if you y dumb or if you dont respond, because love is something that should be personal. It is not necessary for you to respond to my feelings for you. It is enough that you enjoy the good I do you.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Love? If you love her, why did you leave her and break up with her in the first ce? Her tears, in the dim light, flowed slowly down her face. I dont know if it was because I felt things were different now, or because I was moved to tears, or because I was now vulnerable due to my illness. He couldnt tell the difference. Severo Laris reached up and wiped the tears from her face with his fingertips, Dont cry, I didnt court you to make you cry. She asked, If I never agree to reconcile with you, will you always be kind to me? Seven years ago, I was wrong to leave you behind, and seven yearster, I will not lose you again. said Severo Laris cautiously. Pa Rouco lowered her dense eyes slightly, tugged at the corners of her lips and shook her head softly, Severo Laris, but we cant go back. Seven years old, whose feelings can withstand the flood and emptiness of time. She was no longer the child who could continue to bother him without dignity. Severo Laris was not disappointed, he just smiled slightly, looked at her and said, You are noting back to me, then I will try toe back to you, it was never about going back to the past I wanted, lita, I want your present and your future. Even if she didnt give it to him now, it didnt matter, a life was very long, he could wait, as long as he wanted. She is quiet, silent. Severo Laris approached her little head and rubbed it affectionately, saying, Eat your porridge, an obedient child does not waste food. With these words, Severo Laris got up and left the room. Give him enough space to digest all the emotions of the night. Today, he has depression and treats his feelings and emotions with more indifference than the average person. He doesnt force it, knowing she will be ufortable. Chapter 886: Old Love Revisited Pa Rouco slept through the night. The signs of dizziness had improved from getting enough sleep. She pulled up the covers and was about to get out of bed to get cleaned up when she noticed a pair of womens t shoes, shallow leather singletons that fitfortably on her feet and perfectly sized for them, sitting next to the bed. And her high heels, gone. She was a little puzzled, but not so stupid as to stop thinking about the mans mind.Content rights belong to N?velDrama.Org. She put on her shoes and was about to go to the bathroom to wash up when there was a knock at the door. Paulita, are you up yet? It is Susanas voice. Pa Rouco opens the door. Susana asked, I heard yesterday that you were dizzy, butst night, on our wedding night, Rufio and I were too tucked in with guests to go out, how are you holding up? Are you still having a hard time? Pa Rouco smiled at him, Happy wedding, bride. Why, whats the point of being polite to me in the morning. The important thing is your health. Im fine. Much better today. Susana said, Well, wash up ande to breakfast, we are on the cruise today for a rxing day ande back tonight. Good. Rufio and Susana after their wedding. Pa Rouco had not long returned to La Ciudad Santa when she received an announcement. Pa Rouco was invited by Imperial television to a dinner where she would y a piano piece. Pa Rouco did not want to go. Lucio Rouco said, Sis, you are bored like an oyster at home all day, think if you go to a dinner and meet people or have fun, its not good for your mood to be bored at home all the time. Pa Rouco then epted the offer. Maybe getting out more and exposing herself to people would put her in better shape? She wasnt sure if she would get better or worse. Those medications, it seemed, barely controlled the disease. Gradually she was losing whatever interest she should have had in everything. MO Group, La Ciudad Santa branch. Severo Laris had just finished the transantic videoconference when Salvino knocked on the door and reported, Boss, we heard about the wifes recent schedule and she is flying to Imperial today for a dinner at the Guardian. Severo Laris said, Book me a flight to Imperial this afternoon. Yes. Before, Salvino wouldnt have believed it, but now, whenever ites to Pa Rouco, Salvino isnt surprised when the boss does something surprising. Not long ago, he realized it was a matter of great deliberation. He followed Severo Laris about four years ago, and during those four years, Severo Laris would go to a piano recital every month, and no matter how much the venue changed, the pianist who came on stage was a pianist named momo. Heter went through all the recital tickets at home. He has a hobby of collecting ticket stubs, so he didnt miss any, and discovered that they were all for momos piano recitals. So the boss did not have an impromptu idea for this momo, but had nned it a long time ago, or at an earlier time. When he helped Severo Laris research momos past affairs, he was more or less concerned and discovered that Pa Rouco, also formerly of Imperial University, came from the same alma mater as Severo Laris, and that the chief had had a rtionship with the pianist named momo, seven years earlier. And now, its purely an old love revisited. Pa Rouco came to El Guardian at six oclock in the evening, dressed and waiting in the dressing room for the make-up artist toe and do her make-up. The evening starts at eight oclock, but there is still rehearsal to do. After terminating his contract with Universal Group not long ago, Vzquez Moral was no longer their manager either, and after this time, he needed to hire a new manager to take care of his work affairs. He sat in the dressing room for a while and, when the makeup artist did note, he got up and went outside to get some air. Outside, many people were rehearsing. Pa Rouco was in the crowd when suddenly she saw a small, familiar figure. How did little Beanstalk get here? Pa Rouco approached her, and the little beanstalk turned just in time for their eyes to meet. Pa Rouco giggled, It really is you, I thought I had the wrong person, what are you doing here? Pretty sister, we meet again, I really like you. Pa Rouco looked at her pretty little face, knelt down, reached out and cupped the little beans face and smiled sweetly, What a delight. Whats your name, pretty sister? Well you can call me Sister Paulita from now on. The little bean sprouts said happily, Sister Paulita, we all have beans in our names!. Yes, is your mother here, why is she here alone? Little Beanstalk nodded, Mmm! Mommy is working here and Im waiting for Mommy toe home with her. What an obedient child. Little Beanstalk reached out and touched Pa Roucos forehead and said in a milky voice, Sister Paulita, you have to be happy every day, so little Beanstalk will be happy. Well, my sister will be happy every day, and so will little Beanstalk and little Beanstalks mom. Mmm! Pa Rouco got up and was about to tell the little beanstalk, go get your mommy, but the photo machine equipment behind the little beanstalk, crashed. Pa Rouco rushed to shield the little beaner in her arms as the machine equipment crashed into Pa Roucos forehead. She stifled a grunt as she cradled the little bean. On this side, it caused quite a stir. A field staff member came over to check on the situation, Whats going on? A field reporter said, Momo was hit by a falling machine, someonee quick. Pa Rouco is dizzy before her eyes, the figure of the little bean wobbling and swaying before her eyes. She heard the little bean sprout call out to her anxiously, Sister Paulita! Save Sister Paulita! Pa Rouco fainted. Waking up again, in the hospital. The four white walls stung her eyes. Severo Laris watched her, his brow furrowed with worry, he leaned over to look at her and asked, How are you feeling, are you dizzy? Pa Rouco unconsciously put her hand to her head and was pinned to the bed by Severo Laris, who snapped her wrists. The doctor has just bandaged your wound and you must not touch it. Pa Rouco looked up, saw the man in front of her and asked suspiciously, What are you doing here? He had an afternoon flight and had just arrived at the airport when he learned that she had had an ident during rehearsal and had been rushed by the wind, not daring to be dyed even half a minute. Instead of answering her question, Severo Laris rang the doorbell at the foot of the bed and said, The CT report on your brain is still pending, so lie down and dont move while I call the doctor toe take another look. Pa Rouco asked, How are the little bean sprouts? Little bean sprouts? Who are the little bean sprouts? Pa Rouco said, She was a child, I remember protecting her, she should be fine. Severo Laris frowned slightly, Did you get hit by the machine to protect the child? She nodded her head. Severo Laris didnt think much of it and merely assumed that the film crew hadnt exined to her what was going on. But Severo Laris would pursue idents on the set to the end. Soon the doctor arrived with the CAT scan report. Ask some questions about Pa Roucos feelings. The doctor told Severo Laris: Professor Laris, the CT image shows that Mrs. Laris has suffered a contusion on the external part of the head, but there is no hemorrhage in the brain, only a slight concussion, but she will have to stay in bed for a few days with a minimum of movement. Severo Laris heart, which was tense, rxed. When the doctor had left, Severo Laris poured a ss of lukewarm water and asked, Are you thirsty? Pa Rouco red at him, Why are you at the Imperial? Severo Laris did not want her to feel burdened and answered politely, The MO Group also has a branch in Imperial and I havee to take care of work. In the future I will have to fly a lot between New York, The Holy City and Imperial. Pa Rouco unconsciously returned, Hello busy. The fact that she said this struck Severo Laris slightly. With a slight affectionate smile, the man looked at her, hisrge, slender hand stroking the top of her hair, and said, My time, for you, is loosely scheduled and will not be well upied. Even if I am busy, I have time to be with her, even if it is doing boring things with her or, as is the case now, sharing a space, even without talking, is wonderful. Chapter 887: Angelo’s Return Pa Rouco spent five days in the hospital because of a minor concussion. For five days, Severo Laris watched her as if she were the enemy, forbidding her to get out of bed or move a muscle. On the sixth day, Pa Roucos phone rang and the caller ID read: Angelo. Severo Laris saw the caller ID, but politely handed her the phone anyway. Pa Rouco took the call. Angelo had not called her in a long time. She answered, Hello, Angelo. On the other end of the phone Angelo had just gotten off the ne and said, Paulita, I just returned home to Imperial, earlier you said you had returned home too, are you now in La Ciudad Santa? He unconsciously nced out of the corner of his eye at Severo Laris, who was standing next to him, and then, turning slightly sideways, said on the other end of the phone, Im not in La Ciudad Santa, Im at Imperial. Angelo was quite surprised, Where are you at Imperial? Ill meet youter when I get home and pack up. I Before he could say anything else, the phone to his ear was snatched away by arge, slender hand. Severo Laris said directly to Angelo on the other end of the phone, Hes in the hospital and needs to recuperate, he cant see his friends these days. And then he simply hangs up. Pa Rouco red at him, What are you doing? He approached you for no other reason than to y with you, and youre in no condition to do that. He said it with all fairness. Pa Rouco frowned, I would have been fine too, the doctor had told me I could go home and rest. Which doctor told you that? You tell me. He approached suddenly, with a forced, dangerous look. If there was that kind of irresponsible doctor, he would dly find someone to fire the other one. Pa Rouco was speechless, squeezed his little hand and said, Severo Laris, I have to be discharged today. He had forced her to stay in the hospital for days, and it was unpleasant for her to be watched by him like a prisoner every day. Severo Laris looked at her sulky little face, silently, without saying a word. After a long while, the mans cold voice asked, Are you so anxious to get out of the hospital, is it to go see that hairdresser of yours? Its none of your business. It was none of his business who he went to see. What if I dont agree? Severo Lariss gaze, deep. Pa Rouco sneered, You say you can be good to me whatever it takes and that you dont care if I want to be with you or not, but what do you do now if you dont force me to reconcile with you. Severo Laris, if you cant do it, dont say such things. I hate it when you dont keep your word. The words are like daggers stabbed into Severo Laris heart, stained with blood. Severo Laris knew he owed her so much that he could never make up for it in his lifetime. Seven years ago, he didnt keep his promise to stay with her all the time, and he knew, through and through, that it was his fault. Severo Laris has won many business battles, almost without defeat, but in front of her, he will never win. Pa Rouco was discharged from the hospital without incident. Severo Laris offered to drive her, but she refused. Salvino sat in the car, looked at his boss in the rearview mirror and hesitantly asked, Boss, should we follow thedy? Severo Laris looked at the small, slender figure and said, Follow. The ck Maybach, not far behind, slowed down and followed the figure carefully. It seemed ridiculous to Severo Laris himself that he was willing to send his wife to another man. Generous to such an extent. Soon after, Salvino saw a blue Maserati pull up next to Pa Rouco, who climbed into the passenger seat. The blue Maserati, disappeared in the dust. Salvino unconsciously noticed the bosss face, which was cold. Boss, do you need me to look into the owner of that Maserati right now?Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. If it had been a male owner things would have been a big problem. Severo Laris closed his eyes slightly, a little annoyed, his voice cold as frost, No, go back to the office. The owner of that Maserati, who couldnt know any better. Severo Laris has recalled the ident that urred on the set of the station of the Halftime Guardians and asked Salvino: How did the camera fall off the set, was it man-made or an ident? Salvino went to investigate the matter a few days ago, but got nothing out of it, and the truth is he said, There were too many monitors on their set, and that day they were all out of cache, so they didnt check the monitors. Severo Laris frowned slightly and said, Those responsible for the safety of the machines and equipment, did they take care of them? Salvino nodded, Everyone responsible, everyone involved was fired, and, a im was made against Guardian Broadcasting. The money, has been paid into the wifes ount. Severo Laris slightly furrowed brow then rxed slightly. Pa Rouco met Angelo six months ago. She was on tour in the UK at the time and Angelo was studying for a masters degree at Cambridge University, so the two met. Angelo kept driving, asionally ncing at Pa Rouco on the passenger side and asking with a smile, How have you been, are you still happy? Pa Rouco said, Nothing to be happy about, thats all. Who was that man on the phone before? Pa Rouco drops her teary eyes and says nothing. Angelo probably guessed and said, Severo Laris? She didnt lie, just gave a faint hmm and said, We met a while ago and then I had a little ident and he helped me a little. Seven years ago, Paulita took a break from her studies shortly after her ident at Imperial University, and Angelo gave up his exchange student status at Imperial University and did not go to study there. To this day, he is still at fault. In thest seven years, weve all grown up and we dont talk to each other as much as we did when we were kids. When people grow up, that means distancing and disconnection. But Angelo still felt sorry and said, If I had gone to Imperial College as an exchange student earlier that year to protect you, maybe that wouldnt have happened to you either. Pa Rouco sighed and said, Its all in the past, the old days, lets not talk about it. Angelo said with a rxed smile as he drove and gave her a hand to rub her head, Okay, lets not talk about those sad things, now that I Angelo is back, Ill cover for you from now on, Ill see who dares to bully you. Pa Rouco turned her head to look at him. In thest seven years, Angelo has matured a lot, and his whole persona has be more introverted. Although he is still gangly at times, there is already a calmness in his temperament that a grown man should have. Pa Rouco looked out the car window and asked, Where are we going? Angelo twitched his lips and smiled uncontrobly, Seeing how unhappy you are, this prince Im going to take him for a pinch of pleasure. Half an hourter, he arrives at a luxurious motorcycle club. Angelo chose one of thetest Harleys and asked Pa Rouco: Paulita, what do you think of this one?. Pa Rouco, who doesnt know much about motorcycles, took a look at it and said, Its quite nice. The manager politely asked, Prince Angelo, shall we keep this one?. Angelo rubbed his chin, took a couple of nces and said, There, give me the helmet. The manager handed two helmets to Angelo, who took one of the pink womens helmets and put it on Pa Roucos head. Pa Roucos eyes widened slightly as she asked, Does it open now? Angelo helped her put the helmet on and hooked his thin lips, Let you feel what the thrill is. Chapter 888: Life and Death Races The dazzling ck Harley cruises along the uncrowded coast road. At 300 mph, the Harleys were almost flying. The only thing you hear is the wind whistling past your ears, and the speed of the ride makes you feel the sound. Angelo asked Pa Rouco in the back seat loudly, Paulita! Youre having fun! Pa Rouco clung to Angelos waist, bent over and shouted above the wind, Happy! Faster, will you! Yes! It was as if the two had returned to their childhood, uninhibited. The momentary feeling of excitement can make ones mind go nk and make one forget everything on ones mind and the sadness. Harley drove away who knows how far and drove for a long time, to a wild sea beach. At this time of year, towardste afternoon, the evening sun is deep red on the distant horizon. After Angelo and Pa Rouco got off their Harleys, the two sat on the beach and contemted the sea and the evening sun. Angelo, with his hands back, leaning on the ground, his bodynguid, turned his eyes to smile at the girl next to him and said, Paulita, I hope you will always be happy, like when you were a little girl, no one can take away your right to be happy. But when you grow up, little by little you no longer know what happiness is. Angelo looked at her small and somewhat forlorn face and clenched a handful of sand in his hand, suddenly scattering it over her head. Pa Rouco red back at him before grabbing a shovel of sand and hitting Angelo. Angeloughed out loud as the two chased and fought on the Nogai beach.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Its covered in sand. y until youre exhausted. The two men took off their shoes and walked barefoot on the Wild Sea beach. Angelo said, Seven years went by so fast, these seven years, its my fault for not being there for you. Pa Rouco smiled slightly and said, We are both adults, you have your own things to do, you are not mypanion, there was no need to be with me all the time. Angelo wanted to say something, but in the end didnt say it, I med myself for your miscarriage back then, and if I had gone to Imperial University earlier as an exchange student, maybe you wouldnt have fallen in love with Severo Laris, and you wouldnt have gotten pregnant, let alone had a miscarriage. But in life there are no assumptions. Angelo said, You know that for a long time afterwards, I was afraid to see you. Pa Rouco wondered, Why are you afraid to see me? You havent done anything wrong to me. Angelo said truthfully, Because I didnt know how to face you, whether as a furry little friend or as a suitor who didnt pursue you. Pfft. Pa Rouco let out augh, What makes you think that?. Seeing how nonchnt she was, Angelo said deliberately and earnestly, Dontugh, I have pride too, okay? Pa Rouco withdrew her smile and said, Angelo, have you ever thought that you never felt anything for me as a man or as a woman, you were just habitually protective of me, habitually affectionate with me as a hairdresser? Angelo looked at her pure white little face andughed easily, Youre so nice, how could you not like me. But its not enough that you like me. Angelo slipped his arm around her shoulders and the two walked down the beach as if they were brothers. Angelo said, Ive thought about it ever since, and its really rtionships like ours that are most likely tost, where you treat me like family or a brother, and I treat you like family, and we can go on for the rest of our lives. Pa Rouco stopped in her tracks, her watery ck and white eyes looked earnestly at Angelo as she said, I always thought we were family a long time ago. Angelo opened his arms, Come on, give me a hug with my brother and wee me home! Pa Rouco let out augh and went over to give him a hug. MO Group, Imperial Branch. At one point, there was little pressure in the high-level meeting. Several branch executives looked at each other, unable to give a proper opinion. Today, Severo Laris was extraordinarily aggressive, ring up at the drop of a hat and scaring the executives. Professor Laris, I think the Pa yground project will have to be put on hold, and Im afraid it will be a difficult task to get thend south of town. Severo Laris gaze was cold as he looked at his opponent and questioned him sharply, If you look at Imperial, whatnd is not difficult to acquire, if not difficult, do we need to meet here to decide? The higher-ups at the conference table shut their mouths, not daring to take another step. Salvino knocked on the door and whispered in Severo Laris ear, Boss, we heard that the wife is with Prince The Vasconcellos family and is now going to the Ansan racetrack. Severo Laris eyes sank and a look crossed through them. Race track. Whats wrong with gambling on something that bets on your life. Severo Laris stood up and said to the executives present: You have three days to take that parcel south of town and that project at the amusement park, and construction will be done in a month. High level: Professor Laris has eaten some bombs, building a yground, and is in a hurry to reincarnate. Severo Laris strides out of the conference room. The executives talk privately. Has the New York stock market been shakytely? I just looked at it, its pretty stable and its up pretty well. So why does Prof. Laris have a stern face, I dont usually see him as aggressive as he is today? Probably not a good business to conduct in the country. It seems that Professor Laris was photographed quite close to a girl in The Holy City the other day, but the entertainment news side kept it to themselves and didnt send it out. Its important to deal with this kind of thing in a timely manner. Professor Laris is an international business figure and fits are not good for the MO Group. Professor Laris is now at an age where marriage is the best ce to be, to establish the image and identity of a good businessman, and marriage is the best way to do that. Your daughter, didnt she juste back to the country? Set up a meeting for Professor Laris. Its best to wait until Professor Laris temper subsides. Ansan racing circuit, nine twists and turns. A flurry of racing engines arrived. Angelo has no problem with this, as he used to do exciting things like racing and motorcycling abroad. But Paulita, looking weak, is really interested in racing, which refreshes Angelos perception of her. They both chose the car together. Angelo got a little worried and said, Paulita, youre a girl, its safer for you to sit in my passenger seat, or if you race, I can sit in your passenger seat, I dont feelfortable driving alone. Pa Rouco brushed her lips and said, Dont you trust my skills?. Youre such a bad driver I can believe you at face value. Pa Rouco picked out a colorful Ferrari conversion and said, Driving is driving and racing is racing, I did a lot of racing when I was in America. Angelos eyes widened in disbelief, You? You? You go racing alone? Pa Rouco said, Well, sort of a life and death contract. Foreigners race a lot more than they do at home, so you dont have to worry about me. At Angelos stunned look, Pa Rouco opened the door and got into the car. When Angelo tried to call her back, she was already driving away. Fearing he might make a mistake, Angelo hurried into the car and drove close behind him. A girl who dares to sign a life-and-death contract for racing. The more Angelo thought about it, the worse it got. Chapter 889: Possession by the God of Cars Ansan is a racetrack that is not a racetrack. The nine twists and turns of the track are designed to be full ofpetitive and entertaining excitement. A dozen colorful cars raced toward the finish line at the top of the hill of the Pantai circuit. Angelo followed closely behind Pa Roucos car. Its a total disappointment. Angelo didnt expect Pa Rouco to be so skilled and extremely fast, even when she was drifting in the corners, she was desperately fast. This is not a race, its a game of chance. How had I not known that Paulita was sopetitive with this kind of racing? Its very rare. But he dared not be distracted and followed Paulita closely. Theres a Bluetooth phone in the car, which is always connected. Angelo was worried, Diosito, drive slower, the bonus is only half a million, we dont need that money. Pa Rouco said, Concentrate on driving, dont talk to me, and hurry up, the car behind is going to overtake us. Angelo: For the first time in my life, a girl didnt like me for being slow when I was running. Angelo is determined to make a clean cut. The red Porsche, from behind, crossed Angelos car and directly overtook Paulita. Pa Rouco nced around, then stepped on the gas and pulled alongside the red Porsche, side by side. Angelo, following at a short distance behind, looked stunned. Who exactly inherited Paulitas racing talent? At least not Aunt Estre, Aunt Estre is shy. Uncle Adam isnt even that crazy! Does this girl want to die? Red Porsche and Ferrari on the bars, two racing cars brushing and flying parallel. The man in the red Porsche blurted out, Damn, its only a half a million dor bonus, why are you in such a hurry? No matter how much he scolded her, Pa Rouco ignored him and kept on sweeping. The red Porsche finally gave up at the next turn, scared, really scared that he would fall down the hill with the car and leave his bones intact. Holy shit, half a million dors as a reward for you, what bad luck! Ive met such a desperate guy! And that guy, a girl! The more I think about it, the more Im not convinced. When he got off the buster, Im sure he was going to get someone to give him some warning! You dont know whose turf this is! Pa Rouco drove away, leaving all but a dozen of the old guard cars behind. Angelo was at all times in awe, absolutely fantastic. Pa Rouco in the Ferrari, approaching the top of the hill, has to skid around one of the more difficult curves. She looked straight ahead, at the highest cliff. The horrible thought came into my head that I would probably fall to pieces if I fell from here with my car. His hands were out of control and the Ferrari headed for the cliff. Angelo reached for it, thinking his brakes had failed, and cursed, Shit. Paulita! What are you doing? Pa Rouco woke up as if possessed. Angelos car elerated rapidly, squeezing the Ferrari and pushing it onto the road. That thought, for a moment, was fleeting. Sober, Pa Rouco shifted the car back into top gear and sped off toward the top of the mountain. The dazzling painted Ferrari crossed the yellow line first. Pa Rouco sits in the car, motionless for a long time. It wasnt until Angelo ran the car to the top of the hill, opened the door and came over and said, Fuck, Paulita, are you possessed by the car god? Youre driving so smoothly. You usually drive like a rookie. Tell me, are you on something else? Pa Rouco took off her helmet, unbuckled her seat belt and got out of the car. Angelo said, By the way, what happened to you just now, couldnt they move the brakes on the belt? Pa Roucos eyes wavered and she said, I may have driven too fast and made a mistake. Angelo nced at the car catching up behind him, his eyes crossed with an evil look and said, These grandchildren will never be convinced when they see that you, a girl, have won first ce, just watch, they will definitely look for trouble with us. The burly men, menacingly dressed in racing suits, got out of the car and mmed the door shut. There has always been a rule in Ansan that prizes are usually internal and can only be taken by their own people. A typical trip to the tournament will have four or five of their own men nted in it.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. It was an absolute surprise that Pa Rouco won this race, because the Ansan groundhogs didnt even expect a girl to run so desperately for the board. Its as ifck of money wasnt even a fear. One of those leading the way was named Cabeza. Cabeza took off his sunsses, squinted at Pa Rouco and Angelo and said, Young man, driving so recklessly, are you in a hurry to get down to hell? Angelo, usually a first-ss gangster, was not afraid of these people. He smiled mischievously and said, Racing is supposed to be a fair race, willing to gamble and ept defeat. The junior trackman behind Cabeza jumped up and said aggressively, Brat, do you know who youre talking to? Cabeza restrained the junior who jumped up and said to Angelo, Why dont we make a new bet, if I lose, I wont y the races again, you guys take your winnings and go quietly, I promise no one will stop you. Angelo raised an eyebrow, his look uninhibited and presumptuous, What if we lose?. Cabezaughed lightly and said, If you lose, well be rude and take your arm off. Angeloughed unrestrainedly, Your bet is really unfair, how about this, if you lose, take an arm off. Cabeza is not a cowardly man. Those who like racing like to y for the thrill and the stakes, and the more exciting it is, the morepetitive they are. Boy, you look pretty tough, do you think youre a sure winner? Angelo said, Im not sure Im going to win, but since Im betting, Ill bet hard. Cabeza, seeing how fast and daring Angelo was, had a look of admiration in his eyes and said, Okay, pick the cars, sounds good to me. Pa Rouco asks, Are they good? I bet against them. The corner of Angelos mouth twitched, Well, at least Im a man of the world, how can I let you get in front of something like that. Pa Rouco added, But you were driving too slowly. I was letting you win, okay? I let you win when I was a kid racing, too. Pa Rouco looked at him skeptically, Are you really up for it?. Angelo: If you ask me again if its okay, well cut off our friendship. Pa Rouco: The bet had just been negotiated when suddenly there was the sound of an engine on the mountain road. Four ck luxury private cars, climbing to the top of the hill. Cabeza followed the sound, What the hell, what is a private car doing on a mountain road?. The younger brother behind him became suspicious and shook his head, I dont know. Angelo and Pa Rouco look away at the same time. The back door of the ck Maybach opened and down stepped an unmistakably reserved man. Suit and g dress, long-legged, tall and surrounded by a stern and dour air. Cold and stern to the core. And then, from other cars, down came a dozen bodyguards. Cabezas men were surrounded by a dozen bodyguards. Severo Laris strides over to Pa Rouco, who is leaning against the front of the car on this side. The man fixed his gaze on her, hidden and repressed, and under his eyes lurked a hint of instant anger. Chapter 890: Pack up and take home. Severo Laris. Angelos eyes narrowed, What are you doing here? Pa Rouco looked away from Severo Laris. Severo Laris had stood in front of her, anger burning in his eyes, but trying to contain it. Try not to be mean to her. The lump in the mans throat stirred and he looked down, his dark eyes fixed on her, and he said coldly, Is it fun to run? Angelo faced Severo Laris with a handful of Paulita at his side. Angelo is usually a bit of a bungler, but when pushes to shove, he is undeterred. The blood of the men of The Vasconcellos Family is inherited in his bones, bold and unafraid to pick a fight. Im the one who brought Paulita to y, we y to the races, whats in your way? Severo Laris gaze remained steady on Pa Roucos face, not looking at anyone else from the start. Even as he answered Angelos question, his gaze was on Pa Rouco, his voice clear and strong as he said, As long as shes doing things to hurt herself, doing dangerous things, shes in my way and Im going to take care of it. Angelo frowned and recalled impatiently, Severo Laris, have you forgotten that you and Paulita broke up some time ago? Between me and her, theres no breakup. Just widowed. As he said this, Severo Laris gaze met Angelos with a straight, dull look.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. The eyes, a strong, unquestioning, overbearing dominance. Angelo snorted coldly and said, If you say you didnt break, you didnt break, do you think Paulita is a mannequin doll? Im telling you Severo Laris, with me around, dont you dare bully Paulita!. Angelonds a jab. Severo Laris caught the blow viciously, slicing through the air and grabbing Angelos guarded wrist. The air was filled with provocation and the instant me of war as the two men looked at each other with powdered eyes. Pa Rouco, who had been standing behind Angelo, said with a frown and a light tone, If you want to fight, find a ce to fight long enough. And then Pa Rouco walked over to the race car and said, Angelo, youre still not going? Angelo hooked his thin lips triumphantly at Severo Laris and walked away from thetters shackles, deliberately tapping him on the shoulder as he passed. An ex-boyfriend is an ex-boyfriend after all, you should carry your own weight. Angelo approached the race car, suddenly wrapped his arms around Pa Roucos waist, lowered his head and dropped a kiss, soft and polite, on Pa Roucos cheek. Pa Rouco is slightly stunned and frowns. Angelo, however, was provocative, holding his helmet with one hand and opening the race car door with the other, saying, Diosa, por favor. Pa Rouco gave him a nk stare. But Angelo has always been uninhibited and Pa Rouco, who has yed with him since he was a child, knows his temperament so well that it is not surprising. And the scene wasplete in the eyes of Severo Laris. The mans long, slender fingers, which hung down the side of his suit pants, closed and clenched into fists. Slight pain in his temples. Held back to the limit. Pa Rouco was about to get into the car when Severo Laris came striding over, scooped her up in his arms and headed for the ck Maybach. Pa Rouco struggled, Severo Laris, what are you doing? Its not safe to run, get down, fight, okay, but only if you keep that life. Angelo stepped forward to settle the score with Severo Laris, and several of his bodyguards immediately barred his way. Severo Laris was already holding the person in his arms, crouched down, and climbing into the car. Angelo gritted his teeth and watched the ck Maybach drive off before immediately getting into the race car himself. Go after her. And Cabeza and his men, who were surrounded by bodyguards, still didnt understand the situation and said, Who are you, do you know whos in charge at the Ansan racetrack? Salvino red, tucked a business card into the cor of his racing suit and said, Half an hour ago, all thend in Anshan has been bought by the MO Group, and this racetrack of yours now belongs to the MO Group. Cabeza froze, not answering for a moment, What do you mean?. Salvino smiled and said kindly, I mean, now, immediately, right now, you can go fuck yourself. Inside the back seat of the ck Maybach, Severo Laris hugged Pa Rouco tightly. Pa Rouco clenches her fists and hits him, struggling, but he doesnt let go and lets her frolic in his arms. Severo Laris, let me out of the car! Severo Laris doesnt flinch. Behind the Maybach, followed by an extremely fast race car. The driver looked in the rearview mirror and asked, Professor Laris, that race car has been following us, what do we do with it? Get rid of it. Severo Laris driver, who was not just any driver, had been a professional race car driver, and although this Maybach was unmodified, it was extremely good because it was a high-end car, and it was difficult, but not impossible, to shake the car behind him. Besides, Angelo used to be a bit of a mess, but now that they were on the road, he wasnt going to ram the Maybach out of selfishness, and if there was an ident, with Paulita still sitting in it, it wouldnt be a good idea. The race car paralleled the ck Maybach. Angelo rolled down the window and shouted at the Maybach, Severo Laris! Stop the car! Do you hear me? And the man in the ck Maybach was not at all impressed. The driver stepped on the elerator, crossed the Angelo and sped down the hill. Arrival in the imperial quarter. Severo Laris grabs Pa Roucos wrist and pulls her out of the car forcefully. Pa Rouco was about to run away when Severo Laris grabbed her from behind and lifted her onto his shoulders. The head-first position on the ground made Pa Rouco very ufortable. Her hands clenched into fists and she pped Severo Laris back hard, and her feet kicked Severo Laris. But it was as if the man was made of wood and did not move at all. Severo Laris carried the person on his shoulders into the house, opened the door and carried her into the bedroom, where he threw her on the bed. Pa Rouco gets up from the bed and makes a movement to get up. Severo Laris erect body suddenly bent over, his hands firmly encircled her slender arms, pressing them against the pillows, kneeling on one knee on the bed, contemting her with a cold, fierce gaze. Pa Rouco, dont ever defy me again. She answered him with augh, Are you so quick to reveal yourself? Severo Laris, I dont want to enjoy your kindness with me, and you have no right to tell me where to go, who to see or what to do. Severo Laris grip on her wrist grew tighter and tighter, almost crushing her. Full of anger and jealousy. He could never be calm in front of her, and he told her, word for word, Pa Rouco, I can be good to you without limits, but only if you value your life. Pa Rouco red at him and said, I love to drive a race car. Severo Laris was about to explode with anger, he tried to restrain himself and gritted his teeth, his gaze was out of control as he looked at her, his eyes bloodthirsty. If you ever do anything that dangerous again I dont mind tying you to me, not an inch, Pa Rouco, you can try. Pa Rouco scoffed, Do you have time to worry about me, Big Boss Lin, you have a big family now, flying all over the world, you watch me every day, arent you afraid the group will copse? I cant do anything and spend time with you, if you want to give it a try, give it a try. Chapter 891: Dominant, shameless. Pa Rouco red at him. After a few seconds of confrontation, Severo Laris repressed his anger, released her wrists, turned around and walked out of the bedroom. He sat down on the couch, calm. Severo Laris lifts a hand to pinch his brow bone and, from his nightstand drawer, pulls out his cigarette case and a lighter. Click. He lights and smokes quietly. After smoking for a while, the emotions that were about to explode in her chest calmed down. Pa Rouco leaves the bedroom without looking at the man sitting on the couch and heads for the hall. Severo Laris put out the cigarette butt in his hand in the ashtray and looked at her with a frown, Where to?. Like a parent checking on a disobedient child. Pa Rouco didnt look back, Im going home. Severo Laris stood up, came striding over, grabbed her by the wrists and pulled her back through the doorway and pressed her against the wall. Locked in her arms. The man looked at her, This is your house. No. Severo Laris got angry, but seeing her face, he couldnt afford to lose his temper with her and said, Is it your idea to drive a race car, or is it Roucosst name? Mine. In fact, it was his suggestion that he wanted to drive. Severo Laris brow furrowed more in annoyance, What is it about driving a race car that appeals to you? Exciting. Theres a lot of excitement for everyone. Pa Rouco said, But I love driving a race car. Severo Laris gritted his teeth and said yes. Thend in Ansan has been bought anyway, like to drive a race car right, let him drive it. Hell have the whole Ansan track fenced and gated. He can drive it as many times as he wants, as many times as he wants. Pa Rouco asks, Can I go now? Severo Laris let go of her slightly, his hand did not let go, and he was pulling away when he drew her into his arms and hugged her tightly. As he held her, he looked at her left wrist, which was reddened from the strangtion. It was he who had just poked the red for being too violent. The fingertips, rubbed with heat. There is a shallow cut on the inside of his slender, baster-like left wrist. Severo Laris eyes hurt. This shallow mark was left by a suicide by cutting his wrist four years ago, I think. How deep the cut was, four yearster, and it hasnt even fadedpletely. Damned if he hadnt noticed it before. Severo Laris looked at her indifferent little face and said, You can drive a race car if you want to in the future, but I have to be present, something like today I dont want to happen again. Pa Rouco, somewhat impatient, pushed him and prepared to leave. Severo Laris pulled her again. Pa Rouco was beside herself, Severo Laris, what else is wrong with you?. Severo Laris grabbed her from behind, leaned in, squeezed, grabbed her chin with his long fingers, twisted her neck and kissed her on the lips and then on the cheek. There was a faint smell of tobo and she smoked. The man looked deeply at her and said, No other man will be able to kiss you in the future. So what if I have kissed you, who are you to me? Severo Laris was annoyed by her disinterested tone and frowned with a cold face, I wont do anything to you, but I could have killed the man who kissed you. Prepotent, scoundrel. Severo Laris went to the United States to learn how to do business, but to learn how to threaten people? You cant threaten me, and its not so easy for you to touch the people of The Vasconcellos Family. Severo Laris doesnt retort: Its true that its not easy, but that doesnt stop me from wanting to move him. Severo Laris warned her: Iita, just this once, I have no patience to spare. Pa Rouco reached out her little onion-white hand and pulled it away from his chest, You should have the self-awareness not to kiss people if you smoke, its suffocating. Severo Laris was slightly dazed, the gloom under his eyes, gradually dispersing. He watched her as she walked away, her thin lips slightly curved. Slowly he begins to pay attention to what she is doing, which is good. As for cigarettes, he could give them up altogether if she didnt like them. He wasnt much of a smoker himself, he just felt so lonely during those seven years in America that smoking provided him with some sce. And now he can see her, hug her, kiss her, smoke, its possible not to have to smoke at all. The cell phone, in the pocket of his suit pants, rang. Severo Laris picks up the phone. The person on the other end was Angelo and he opened the door, Meet me, New Martial Arts Boxing Gym. With these words, and without waiting for Severo Laris to answer, he hung up the phone. The other party guessed that he would be at the appointment. Because, Severo Laris was also looking for him, to settle ounts. Inside the new martial arts gym.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Angelo had already changed into his workout clothes and smiled disdainfully when he saw Severo Laris in a suit shirt and pants. Arent you afraid Ill beat you upter? Youd better change your clothes so you dont say Im taking advantage of you then. Angelo threw the gym clothes at him and Severo Laris tossed them straight aside. Severo Laris unbuttoned the cuffs of his shirt and pulled them up with ease, exposing a small, strong, slender arm. He said, You better give it your all, because Im not going to give in to you. Angelo thought it wasical andughed mockingly, I didnt think you were going to give in to me, Severo Laris, why do you have the nerve to go after Paulita, didnt you hurt her enough seven years ago? Angelo stepped up and delivered a fierce punch to his cheek. Severo Laris had blooding out of his mouth and the taste of blood was spreading. He licked the bed of his teeth, his long fingers ripped off his tie and dropped it to the floor, unbuttoning his shirt, his long masculine corbones visible in the shirt cor, his mature male sex appeal in full view. I dont have to bother her, do you, you take her out to drive a race car and y with her life! At the mention of this, Severo Laris became enraged and threw a fist at Angelos face, which caused Angelos teeth to chafe and go numb for a moment. And then the battle between the two men fully ignited, and a good fight ensued. Half an hourter, both parties were hungover. Angelo, covered in sweat, gritted his teeth and red angrily at Severo Laris, saying, Severo Laris, stay away from Paulita! Severo Laris sneers, bends down, picks up his tie from the floor and ties it in his hand, his shirt cor slightly open, his face handsome and bruised, but as masculine as can be. In what capacity do you order me to stay away from her? Have I no right, least of all you, to agree to go out with you, or to love you, from beginning to end? You are but a stranger. Outsiders. Thats something Angelo cant stand. As Severo Laris pinched his tie and turned to leave, Angelo licked the blood from the corner of his lips and looked back at him, Severo Laris, you dare bet with me? Severo Laris didnt turn around, his thin lips curved slightly with some disdain, You know what Im better at?. Angelo frowned slightly, You dare?. A bet, Ive never lost. In countless business battles, he rises above the bones and wreckage with a bitter intent to kill. During these seven years, he was fearless and invincible. Angelo hooked his lips and smiled a wicked, feral grin, Dont talk so early. Well bet on Paulitas favorite sport, racing, dare you? Severo Laris thin lips spat, The bet. If you lose, leave Paulita and dont bother her again. If I lose, I will not intrude between you in the future. Severo Laris turned, with a cold, firm look, and said, Thats not enough. If you lose, dont think of her again for half a second. Not even as a so-called friend, not even as family. Angelo let out a coldugh and looked at Severo Laris with a slightly provocative look, Deal. Chapter 892: People are ruthless and wild The silence of the Ansan circuit at night was unmistakable. Severo Laris and Angelo each chose a car. Angelo sat in the front of the car and sneered at his lips, Its not toote for you to give up, since youre the office manager in a suit, I guess you havent encountered a race car. Severo Laris grabbed the tie tied to his hand and, with a calm look on his face, said, Since we are racing in a non-professional manner, there are no rules, its all a matter of courage. I dont think I have any less courage than you. Angelo got out of the front of the car and said unconventionally, Dont say too much, even if its a matter of courage and driving experience, I dont think you can beat me. You businessmen who are so full of money are afraid of losing it. Its not worth losing your life to win a race. Severo Laris was less concerned and said, I do have a fear of losing my money, but with Pa Rouco I learned the word to do whatever it takes. Severo Laris loves money, because how could a child who as a child was afraid of being poor and who had seen his mother go from house to house licking her lips to borrow money for school expenses not love money? It is no exaggeration to say that he loves money like his life, but it turns out that Pa Rouco is more important than his life. Angelo opened the car door, got in and said, Enough of this nonsense, make it quick, Im still in a hurry to get ate-night snack. Severo Laris opened the car door and got in when the phone rang, caller ID, Salvino. He picks up. Salvino said, Boss, the surveince of the wife going to the Ansan race track with Prince The Vasconcellos family has been taken out and I just sent you the video. After hanging up the phone, Severo Laris clicked on the surveince video. In the video, the race was intense, Pa Roucos car was fast and she was driving with such boldness and fearlessness that her car hit her rivals car several times. Her car was almost at the top turn when the Porsche showed signs of ramming into the cliff. Severo Laris eyes snapped and his heart skipped a beat.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. If Angelos car hadnt caught up to her and blocked her path, her speeding car probably would have gone off the cliff. Suicidal tendencies. Severo Laris fingers, clutching the phone, tighten, cold sweat seeping down his palm. Angelo, in the other car, rolled down his window and ducked his head, Hey, Professor Laris, stillpeting? Severo Laris tossed his phone aside and closed his eyes, rxing his mind. A minuteter, the two cars were arrowing off at the same time. Angelo took the lead, leaving Severo Laris a good distance behind, and he nced in the rearview mirror at the car three hundred yards away and curved his thin lips in triumph. Youre still too young to y racing with this prince! During his years of study abroad, Angelo had been able to run, skydive and surf, all extremely fast and exciting sports, almost hand in hand. Severo Laris, on the other hand, has spent thest seven years abroad doing nothing but running and push-ups for exercise, in addition to working, holding high-level meetings and flying all over the world. Extreme sports, rarely touched. But entrepreneurs at the top of the pyramid often have the character of a gambler in their bones. Severo Laris is even more of an exception. He looked ahead, at the speeding cars approaching, and his mind shed back to the video Salvino had just sent. Pa Rouco puts her life on the line at the races. Severo Laris stepped on the elerator and charged the car in front of him. Pa Rouco, its his life. And he, in no way, concedes defeat. Two racing cars of different colors, one in front of the other, racing down the track. Angelos skills were deft at every turn, the car turning and skidding beautifully. As he crossed thest corner, Angelo held a triumphant smile, If you want to beat this prince, do it in another life!. He turned the steering wheel hard and, just as he was about to skid around the full curve, the car behind him approached at full speed. Angelos eyes widened, Shit, Severo Laris knows how to race! Angelo wants to explode! Is this Severo Laris going to y racing or is he going to cause a crash? The car behind crashed into the butt of Angelos car and then went over the roof of his car. Squeak An elongated, ear-popping wheel grip. Angelo, inside the car, felt a violent jolt and shock that forced him to brake. The car, Severo Laris, crossed over his head. Bang! With a loud bang, Severo Laris car fell to the ground and then ran quickly to the top of the hill. Holy shit! This guy doesnt want to die! Angelo was furious and quickly stepped on the elerator to catch up. On thest stretch of t road, the two cars headed for the finish line in no order. Severo Laris turned the steering wheel sharply, bringing the car into the front of Angelos car. Shit! Angelo was toote to brake, and even if he had, the racing speed had already pushed Severo Laris car to the finish line. Two cars, one horizontal and one vertical, crossed the finish line at the same time. Angelos eyes widened. Decent businessmen turn out to be so wild! Angelo got off the bike in great heat, mmed his helmet on the ground and blurted out, Severo Laris! Do you understand? Severo Laris got out of the car quietly, one arm resting on the door, and stood in the night, remarkably calm. He said, Before the race, you didnt say there were rules, which means I can resort to any means to win, even if its through a car ident. Angelos blood ran cold: You dont want to get fucking killed! This is a race! Its not a game! If he had run over Severo Laris car, thetter would have been crippled or dead by now. Severo Laris didnt change his face and his look was as certain as it could be, Nobody says I cant bet my life. Angelo was too angry to speak, Are you a human being? Severo Laris swept him around with a light gaze and said, I already told you Im not going to lose. Because you dont want to die! Angelo said through gritted teeth. Severo Laris looked at his car, untied the tie he had tied around his hand and knotted it back around his neck as he walked to Angelos car. Angelo: What are you doing? Severo Laris opened the passenger door and said in a weak voice, My car is stripped, drive your car down the hill. The corner of Angelos mouth tightened: Is that a person? As he climbed down, Angelo unconsciously nced at Severo Laris, who was sitting in the passenger seat. He recalled the scene where Severo Laris ran over his car and couldnt help but ask, Severo Laris, do you know how to run or not? Severo Laris gave him an indifferent look and said, No. If you did, you wouldnt be able tomit so many irregrities. Angelos eyes narrowed, And how did your car do, how did it fly over my head? Severo Laris said, Its physics, I cant exin it for a while, but I havent really practiced it, I just thought Id try it that way. Is it a person? Try it, you know you both almost died right now? Angelo gritted his teeth: Youre not afraid of dying, are you?. Severo Laris gaze was deep and serious as he said, word for word, Its not that Im not afraid of death, its that Im more afraid of losing lita than you are, thats why. Chapter 893: A midnight snack for his wife. Angelo inhales and exhales, maintaining his emotionalposure. After a long while, Angelo asks while driving, If you love Paulita so much with your mouth, why did you break up with Paulita in the first ce, and why did you cause Paulitas miscarriage? The mention of this is a scar that will not heal for a long time. Severo Laris gaze darkened and he chuckled softly to himself as he said in a deep voice, The breakup was because he wasnt strong enough in the first ce, and he caused her miscarriage because he didnt know. If I had known earlier that she was pregnant, I wouldnt have let go of the one who came between me and her. Thats no excuse for you to abandon her. Yes. Severo Laris did not reply. Angelo said, Severo Laris, if you hurt Paulita again, I will not forgive you. Severo Larisughed contemptuously, Even I would not forgive myself if I dared to hurt her again. Such a connivant mistake is enough to happen once. Angelo said, In fact, Ive never understood it, I was the one who showed up first with Paulita, Ive known her since we were three years old, we grew up ying together in the mud, we had sses together, we were punished together, we yed together. But why should she be yours when you appeared, Severo Laris? I thought that even if I didnt confess my love, Paulita and I could be together withoutining. Severo Laris: There is no firste, first-served rtionship, no heavenly reward. Angelo rxed, Youre right, Paulita and I are probably better off as a family. In fact, as Ive gotten older, Ive also realized that I cant be Paulitas lover, even though I met her early and spent a lot of time with her, I still dont seem to know her well enough. Severo Laris was unimpressed, Thats just an excuse for not liking her enough. You just dont pay enough attention to her. Angeloughed, You said the same thing as Paulita, and Paulita also said I only liked her, as a hairdresser, as a friend, but not between a man and a woman. But even if thats so, at least Im her hairdresser, her half-brother, and if you dare bully her again, Ill punch you in the face like I did today. Angelo is the same age as Pa Rouco and seven years younger than Severo Laris. In Severo Laris eyes, Angelo is nothing more than a straight-talking young man. Angelo grew up with a privileged life and is a far cry from Severo Laris difficult youth, both in terms of age and mental maturity. Angelo, still reveling in the race from earlier, said, But youre too cheeky to even think about straddling my car and letting me push you to the finish line. Severo Laris hooked his thin lips shallowly and did not speak. It wasnt until Angelo came down the hill that Severo Laris got out of the car and headed for his own. Angelo also got out of that race car and stood under the moonlit night with a very nonchnt warning, Remember what I told you, bully Paulita again and Ill beat you up just the same! Severo Laris smiled slightly and opened the door, Its not your turn to hit. If I bully her, shell leave and I, for one, wont be happy in my life. Youd better be! Severo Laris said solemnly, I love her more than you can imagine. Pa Rouco has not yet left the Imperial. Stay at the Hotel Intercontinental. Severo Laris has her address. He drove his car, not immediately back to the Imperial district, but straight to the hotel. Before getting out of the car, Severo Laris looked at himself in the mirror. He got into a fight with Angelo in the gym and got some bruises on his face, but nothing serious. Just now, he should have let that Angelo kid take a few more punches. At the Intercontinental Hotel, Pa Rouco has just finished her shower. There was a knock at the door. She thought it was hotel customer service and headed for the door with wet hair. As soon as the door opened, she looked up and saw Severo Laris standing in front of the door. Face, color hanging. Pa Rouco froze and asked, What are you doing here? Severo Laris was carrying a stic bag in his hand, which he held up and rightly said, A snack for you. I dont eat snacks. Spicy, are you sure you dont want to eat it? Pa Rouco: Is he crazy or is he masturbating, sending the girls spicy in the middle of the night. Without waiting for her answer, Severo Laris had already entered the suite with the bowl of hot and spicy soup in his hand. Strutting as if he were the master. Pa Rouco stood in the doorway, watching him enter with force. invading back, a little speechless for a moment. She couldnt blow either, so she closed the door. Severo Laris ced the bowl of spicy stew on the suite table, opened it and said, Come eat, it wont be good if it gets cold. Once the stic bag and stic lid were opened, the smell of spicy stew was all that came out of the nose. Who can resist that food temptation in the middle of the night? Who can resist the temptation? Pa Rouco swallowed and squirmed as she approached. Looking, she had cheesy rice cakes, shrimp sliders, noodles, gluten buns and ham and looking at the color of the soup base, it looked like it was sour tomato vor. The appetite is huge. Severo Laris unwraps the cutlery and hands it to her, naked. Naked and seductive. Seduction. Pa Rouco bites her lip and finally takes the silverware and sits down. As she took the first bite, the craving in her stomach immediately kicked in, prompting her to follow up with a second and a third countless bites. Severo Laris smiled at her appetite and took a dry towel from the side and reached behind her, wiping her damp hair.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. The man frowned slightly and warned, In the future, dont always go with wet hair, youll get a migraine after a while. Pa Rouco said nothing, just ducked her head and ate the spice. Severo Laris put away the hairdryer and dried her hair before sitting next to her, chin in one hand and watching her eat with a warm, loving gaze. In his eyes, all was contentment. Pa Rouco, ufortable by the look, paused. She rolled her eyes, looked up at him and asked, Why are you suddenly giving me a picante? Severo Laris didnt lie at all and said truthfully, The spicy delivery was an excuse, missing you was real. Is he making fun of her? A serious Severo Laris who also knows how to pick up girls? Pa Rouco red at him and asked, Your face, disfigured. Not really a disfigurement, its a couple of sshes of color, and it looks even more manly. But she could not, at this moment, tell him anything good. Severo Laris reached up and touched the cut on his cheek, frowned and stared into her ck and white eyes as his thin lips exhaled, It hurts. The tone was light, but as if he was gaining sympathy. Pa Rouco averts her gaze, looks down, and continues eating her spicy stew. Severo Laris called the front desk and asked for a first aid kit to be sent up. In no time, the hotel staff brought the first aid kit. Pa Rouco just finished eating a spicy stew. Severo Laris handed her the first aid kit. Pa Rouco asks, Do what? Severo Laris justified it by saying, I dont see where the wound is, you help me. Chapter 894: Good night, lita. Pa Rouco pushed the medicine cab back into Severo Laris arms and said coolly, Theres a mirror in the bathroom, you can do it yourself. As soon as she turned around, Severo Laris hugged her from behind, with a hint of helplessness and mockery in his tone, Im like this, take pity on me, eh?. Severo Laris said this with a slight mimic smile in the corner of his eyes. Pa Rouco opened her lips to say: what little shame. But, Severo Laris had grabbed her by the shoulders and spun her around so that she was facing him. The man deftly opened the medicine cab, took out the cotton swab and handed it to her tender little hand, his movements were fluid and the expression on his face was very indebted. Severo Laris long body leaned against the table, those long slender legsid nonchntly in anguid pose, gently tilting his face to turn the wound toward her and facilitate treatment. Pa Rouco squeezed the swab, dipped it in iodine, and reached up to press it against her broken skin. Movement, not light. Severo Laris frowned slightly at the pain of the grip. Pa Rouco warned with a grimace as she tended to the wound, Im not going to be gentle and hit hard. Severo Laris looked at her pretty, delicate face for a long time, but finally smiled willingly and lightly and said, I like roughness too. , Pa Rouco squeezed the swab a little tighter. This time, it really hurt Severo Laris, but the man didnt say a word, his eyes just looked at her with willing affection. Deep emotions float in a deep, mocking gaze. Severo Laris said, Thest time my mother knew we were meeting, she brought a big jar of pickled beans from the vige on Vi Moon Lake Road, so if youre free back in The Holy City, I can make pickled beans with minced pork for you. No more love. Im not sure if I mean the people or the minced pork with pickled beans and rice. Severo Laris didnt get angry, it was all his karma and continued patiently, Mrs. Modeste loves you very much, she says, and would love to see you. Mrs. Modeste, mother of Severo Laris. Pa Rouco also has a soft spot for her. She says nothing and does not reject outright that she does not like her because Aunt Modeste is the oldest. Seeing that she didnt resist too much, Severo Laris added, When I was a child, Mrs. Modeste and I were often beaten, our faces were colored almost every day, and our ssmates often teased us. Once, after being teased so much, I hit someone, I was only ten years old and it was the first time I initiated a hit. The teacher scolded me and called Mrs. Modeste toe to school and apologize to the other parent and the child. The ss teacher saw that my mother also had a colored face and probably knew that my father had violent tendencies, so she told Mrs. Modeste that her son had probably also inherited his fathers tendency to be violent, so go home and discipline him. Instead of being devastated by my experience with Mrs. Modeste and condemning my fathers violent behavior, the ssroom teacher considered the ten-year-old boy who rebelled because he was teased violent. From that moment on, my perception of pain, was diminishing and numbing. Pa Roucos hand squeezes the swab, gives a lurch and presses hard.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Severo Laris didnt expect it and, suddenly, he was in pain and his face drooped a little. Pa Rouco said, You still dont know what hurts now? And know how to bend down. Severo Laris: After treating the wound. Pa Rouco said, Dinner is delivered, the wound is healed, now Im sleepy and want to sleep, can you go now?. Severo Laris bends down and grabs her in a horizontal hug. Pa Rouco eximed as she was lifted into the air and red angrily at him, What are you doing?. Taking you to bed. Pa Roucos eyes twitch slightly, Severo Laris carried her to the big bed,id her down gently, pulled the quilt to one side and covered her up. Pa Rouco could not sleep with him watching her. She wasnt sleepy herself, and when she said it before, she was just trying to push him away. Who knew he was now thicker than a city wall and couldnt be blown away by the wind. He pulled up the sheets and tucked in his brain, not wanting to look at it. Severo Laris reached up, pulled back a corner of the quilt and gently indicated, Youre going to suffocate like this. Severo Laris reached out, stroked her little head and said softly, as if coaxing a child, Go to sleep. Severo Laris, are you going? Ill go when youre asleep. Youre here, interfering with my sleep. He looked around angrily. Severo Laris leaned over, cupped her small face between his big, thin hands, lowered his head, kissed her forehead, and said softly, Good night, lita. And then, with a faint smile on his face, the man went to the door of the suite and pressed with his long fingers the main switch of all the lights. The light in the room, for a moment, went out. Click. The door opened. Click. The door is closed. Severo Laris is gone. Pa Rouco is lying on the big bed, hands clutching the sheets, staring into the darkness, her mood, up and down. I closed my eyes and opened them again, unable to sleep it was true. He clutched at the sheets and pulled them over himself in annoyance, as his ears filled with Severo Laris low, maic voice. Damn it. Speak and why is he always moving his hands and kissing her mouth again. After Susanas wedding, there was a thank-you dinner at the Imperial, mainly for the best man and bridesmaids and good friends. Pa Rouco was only at the Imperial for a short time and was invited by Susana so many times that she was too embarrassed not to go. Susana even drove to the hotel to pick her up that day. Pa Rouco got into the car and said, Im going to take a cab myself. Susana rolled her eyes, What if I donte pick you up and you run off on your own to La Ciudad Santa? Im not the type to go back on my word. He replied weakly. Susana shook her head and growled, You are, a man of your word. Pa Rouco peeled back her lips, as if she had let Susana off the hook a few times. The car,ing to a red light, stopped. Pa Rouco unconsciously looked out the window and suddenly saw a small, familiar figure on the sidewalk. The little bean sprout was carrying a small red school bag and crossing the road alone. Pa Rouco frowned, a little worried, and walked over to the door. Susana wondered, Paulita, what are you doing there? Wait for me at the intersection in front of you, I see an acquaintance. Having said this, Pa Rouco ran out of the car. Susana wanted to go after her, but the traffic light was on and the car behind her was honking, so she would have interrupted normal traffic if she had run after Pa Rouco. Susana had to pull ahead, but she saw Pa Rouco moving recklessly down the road, weaving in and out of traffic. As if she was actually meeting some very familiar friend in pursuit. Strange, who the hell is that. Pa Rouco crosses the road and catches up to the little beanstalk walking along the greenne. Little bean sprouts. The little beanstalk turned around with her little school bag in tow and smiled happily at the sight of Pa Rouco, Sister Paulita!. The little Beanstalk rushes over and hugs Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco smiled and said, It was very dangerous for you to cross the street alone just now, where is your mommy?. Mommy is busy, the little bean will be fine on her own. Pa Rouco stroked the little bean sprouts mushroom head, The little bean sprout really knows what hes doing, but try not to go home alone in the future, its dangerous if you meet bad people. Mmm! The little bean nodded obediently. Pa Rouco pulled a chocte from her pocket and handed it to him, Be good and dont worry your mother crossing the street. Mmm! Thank you Sister Paulita. Chapter 895: Exacerbation of Illness Pa Rouco asked, Where is your house, do you want a ride back? Little Beanstalk said, No, Sister Paulita, my family lives nearby, Ill be fine on my own. Pa Rouco remembers that Susana is still waiting for her. She looked around, the main road, bright and shiny, everyone with cameras, broad daylight, no one should dare kidnap the little beanstalk sprouts. Then he said, Then be careful by yourself. Well, dont worry Sister Paulita, the little bean sprout is very smart. Then go away. The little bean sprout blinked her big eyes, Sister Paulita, what if I miss youter on? Pa Rouco thought for a moment and said, Why dont we exchange contact details C do you have a cell phone number? On her tiny wrist, Little Beanstalk is wearing a smartwatch, the kind that allows you to make phone calls. Little Beanstalk nodded and handed the bracelet to Pa Rouco: Sister Paulita, put your cell phone number so I can call you the next time I miss you. Pa Rouco let out augh, entered her cell phone number, gave it to Little Beanstalk and left a contact for Little Beanstalk herself. And only then did the two break up. Pa Rouco stood in the shadows, smiling as she looked at Little Beanstalk and waved to Little Beanstalk. Pa Rouco walked to a crossroads up ahead and got back into Susanas car. Susana asked curiously, What kind of friend did you meet, so enthusiastic, just now you crossed the road, its dangerous, you know? Pa Rouco smiles and says, A girl I met earlier by ident was quite pretty and I was a little apprehensive to see her go home alone. A child? Susana was a little confused, she had not seen any children on the crosswalk before. But Susana didnt think anything of it, thinking she wasnt paying attention. Susana said, I didnt know you liked children so much. That boy is cuter. Susana smiled wickedly, And may I ask Pa, when do you n to get married and have children?. Pa Rouco said, Im in no hurry. But you, now that you are married and a woman, isnt Rufio hurrying you to have children?. Susana continued, domineering, You dare, I havent had enough, if you dare to rush, Ill kick you out of bed and punish you to sleep on the couch!. Susana scanned the neighborhood and said, This is so close to that imperial neighborhood of Severo Laris, let me call and ask Rufio if Severo Laris has arrived at the restaurant yet. Pa Rouco also scoured the area, not far from the Imperial neighborhood. Little Beanstalks family lives nearby, and its quite expensive here, so Little Beanstalks mother must be quite well off. With this thought, Pa Rouco is slightly relieved. There are many inconveniences that can be solved by having money for orphans and widows. When Susanas wedding came to an end, Pa Rouco returned to La Ciudad Santa on her own. But as soon as I got off the ne, I met Severo Laris at the airport entrance. Was he putting a tracker on her? Severo Laris stood next to the car and said, Since were meeting, Ill give you a ride. Pa Rouco pulls out her phone to ask for a cab: No. Severo Laris took her phone right away and said, Its a hassle to get a cab near the airport. And then Severo Laris opened the door, slipped his arm around her waist and pushed her in, half cajoling her to sit in the passenger seat. On the road, Pa Rouco was quiet as always. Severo Laris asks, Whats on the agenda these days? Nothing has been arranged. She said dismissively. Severo Laris frowned slightly, clearly unhappy with the answer, and said, One can get sick of being cooped up at home every day. Why are you so nosy now? You werent like this before. Pa Rouco was a little impatient. Severo Laris freed one hand and stroked her head, smoothing the fur, Dont you like ying with Costis, I could take you on a pic or a hike with Costis. Dont. Pa Rouco frowned and pulled away therge hand touching her head. And then Pa Rouco said with a cold little face, Severo Laris, from now on talk and talk, dont always move your hands. You have been awyer, you should know that touching without the permission of the other person is sexual. Environmental harassment. Severo Larisughed without anger at her eloquence and said, I thought you would like it. I dont like it.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. You enjoyed it seven years ago. I dont like it now. Okay, I wont touch you. Like two children fighting, the older one grudgingly epts defeat. And the winning child, annoyed and disheveled, leaned against the car window, his eyes unfocused on thendscape he was crossing. Lately the children are restless and have no patience at all. Severo Laris looked at her with concern and frowned a little, a little worried because although he hadnt yed the piano recently, he still hadnt taken his medication. Otherwise, there would be a growing resistance to contact with people. No more indulgence like this. But Severo Laris was again relentless. But then he thought of that surveince of the Ansan race track and his heart leapt with fear. Back to the interior of Vi Moon Lake Road in The Holy City. Severo Laris thought and reflected and made a phone call to Albarran Bail, who was far away in the United States. When the call was answered, Severo Laris asked, The patient likes to engage in exciting sports such as racing and has a definite tendency to self-injure, in which case, should he be taken to the hospital? Albarran Bail, slightly stunned, asked, Is that Paulita? Yes. Albarran Bail sighed and said, He has been off his medication for quite some time and it is dangerous for him to continue like this. I suggest she be hospitalized directly. Chapter 896: Chopping up Buena by hand Severo Laris stood on the balcony with the phone in his hand, clutching the balcony, slowly tightening the railing, looking out into the dark night air, and said to Albarran Bail on the other end of the phone, Hospitalization, thats thest resort to take, is there any other way? Albarran Bail said, If she continues to be intolerant, the disease will get worse because of the dy. She is not an obedient patient and if they want her to behave and receive regr treatment, the best way is to make hospitalization mandatory. Severo Laris frowned, imcable. He pursed his thin lips and mumbled, Dr. Bail, I have an unpleasant request. Go ahead. You were Pa Roucos psychiatrist when she was treated in the United States and I would like you to return to your country and continue to be her primary care physician. Albarran Bailughed softly at the unmistakably forceful tone of the man on the other end of the line and said, Professor Laris, are you so overbearing that I have to give up everything I have in America just to treat one patient? Severo Laris said, Theyre going to pay you ten times what you charge now to treat Pa Rouco again. So if Pa Rouco is cured, I will no longer be needed, I will be in an ufortable position at home, and I will have to redevelop in America, has Professor Laris thought about my situation? Severo Laris said, If you agree to return to your home country and continue as Pa Roucos attending physician, I can help you open your own hospital. Albarran Bail held the phone and froze. For a long time, Albarran Bail did not answer. Severo Laris said dryly, Dr. Bail, with this deal you wont lose any money. Albarran Bail burst outughing, Professor Laris, Im a little curious as to why you care so much about an ex-girlfriend who has been broken up for seven years. With her current status and stature, its not hard to find another good girlfriend. While I recognize that Pa Rouco is doing very well, she is now suffering from severe depression. Since she is a good friend of Fang and Alumni, it would be a friendly reminder to tell her something appropriate. Albarran Bail has known Pa Rouco for four years and has always known the girl who was bright, beautiful, the center of attention when she got on stage to y the piano, the girl who shone brightly, but now suffers from severe depression and is suicidal at any moment.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. The most wonderful person, suffering from depression, is left with nothing but a thousand holes. Severus Laris took a deep breath, the light in his dark eyes serious and steady, and said, Of the three thousand weak waters, I love only that one. It shines brightly, and I rejoice; it is full of holes, and I repair it again. Albarran Bail was silent for a long time. Previously, he had always thought that Severo Laris was nothing but a heartless man. It is this man who had left Pa Rouco lifeless. But now he seemed to realize why Pa Rouco had loved this man to the point of depression. And Severo Laris does not return to the countrys psychiatrist to treat Pa Rouco, simply because, to save his face, to take care of his self-esteem, to protect his intimacy. intimacy. Pa Roucos depression is something Severo Laris does not want to be known. He did not want, ever again, to let his lita be damaged in the slightest. In the middle of the night, Albarran Bail sent an email in response to Severo Laris. Click on it for Albarran Bails calendar and work schedule. Albarran Bail agreed to return home to treat Pa Rouco. A weekter, Pa Rouco went to Analeighs hometown of Lyceum to attend a wedding. Analeighs family is from a small town in Li Cheng, and Analeighs husband is also from Li Cheng. Both families are well-to-do, but they both love to have a good time, so they chose not to have their wedding at a local hotel, but at their rtives homes, which made for a lively and great atmosphere. Due to the distance, Pa Rouco arrived in Lyon the night before Analeighs wedding. She took the high-speed train first and arrived at the Lyceum, after which Analeigh and Analeighs husband headed to the station to pick her up. Buena and Rio are the arrival points for the high-speed train at 8:30 pm. Pa Rouco arrived half an hour before the girls and sat in the car with Analeigh and the others to wait for Rio and Buena. Analeigh smiled and introduced her husband, This is my college friend and roommate, Pa Rouco, the great pianist I told you about. Analeighs husband shot Pa Rouco a look of amazement and smiled, So youre momo, Ive heard about you, you y the piano exceptionally well and Lemon keeps telling me about you, that youre especially good. Pa Rouco smiled faintly, unusually social with strangers, and simply nodded and said, Thank you. Analeigh looked at her watch, it was eight-thirty, and said, Rio and Buena should be here by now. are you hungry? Its okay, not very hungry. Thats okay. Later well pick up Rio and Buena and go to a restaurant for dinner. Shortly thereafter, Rio and Buena exited the high-speed train entrance and boarded the bus. Once in the car, Rio said, Wow, Ive been looking for you guys for half a day and I cant see the license te at night in the dark. Analeigh said, Honey, hurry up and take us to the restaurant for dinner, everyone is hungry, right?. Rio rubbed his stomach and smiled at Pa Rouco and Buena, Buena and I just started screaming with hunger on the high speed train. Lets hurry up and get dinner, we cant wait. Analeighs husbands name is Benedicto Beas and Benedicto found a reputable hot food restaurant in Liceo. Half an hourter, five people were seated inside the hot food restaurant. The fondue is Spanish and very spicy. Analeigh, Rio and Buena can eat spicy food. Pa Rouco used to be able to eat spicy food, but not so much anymore. After a few bites of hot pot, my stomach burned ufortably. She took a few sips of her cold Coke and politely said, You eat first, Im going to the bathroom. Pa Rouco had gone to the bathroom and was standing at the sink washing her hands when another figure appeared in the mirror. Buena stood beside her, and their eyes, in the mirror, met. Buena hooked her red lips and asked, not caring much, How much are you going to pay for Analeighs wedding? Pa Rouco said with an expressionless face, Do I have to let you know how much Im paying for my share? From her Hermes bag, Buena took out her lipstick and touched up her makeup against her lips, saying, We are in the same lodge, we should pay the same share so there will be less conflict. Pa Rouco scoffed, It seems I dont have a good rtionship with you. Pa Rouco washed her hands, pulled out a paper towel, wiped them clean and turned to leave. by Buena reaching over and tugging on her wrist. Buena became annoyed, Pa Rouco, are you serious? Its just an old story, isnt it? We went to high school together, were still college buddies, do you have to be so fucked up and cling to the past? Ive already apologized to you under my breath, what more do you want. Were at Analeighs wedding now, and you want to get personal? Pa Rouco almost felt catty listening to her speak in all seriousness. She smiled, her clear, cold eyes looked at Buena and said, Hands off, dirty. Buena ground her teeth: Pa Rouco, do you think youre the cleanest, purest person in the world?. I said let go of me. The more Pa Rouco did, the more Buena refused to let go, squeezing her hand tightly, Pa Rouco, lets reconcile!. Pa Roucoughed heartily and raised her hand, a p, and pped Buena hard across the face. Face, deflected by a shot to the past. Buena did not anticipate that Pa Rouco woulde down so hard. Pa Rouco approached her with a cold smile, Reconciliation? Seven years ago, you took the fake video and told me it was a video of you having sex with Severo Laris. I had an abortion, how do you expect me to reconcile with you?. Startlement shed in Buenas eyes as she looked at Pa Rouco, pusinimous and frightened; the Pa Rouco in front of her looked like someone else, frightening and somber. You, how do you know that the person in the video is not Severo Laris? You are such a despicable person that I never believed a word you said. You called Lastra on my behalf, asked for the hotel and room number where Severo Laris was staying in S on a business trip, to spite a man who hadnt even looked at you. Because of your ridiculous jealousy and your do-gooderism, Buena, you are a bitch. Pa Roucos word-for-word attack was like a chunk of the most pretentious dignity shed ever had, trampling her underfoot. Ravaged. Buena trembled with rage and raised her hand, intent on pping Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco intercepted her swinging hand, which was followed by a p that was thrown hard at Buenas face. Buenas eyes zed over from the blow and a hot pain shot through her cheek. She red harshly at Pa Rouco, her eyes red with aggression and her teeth clenched with hatred, Pa Rouco! You bullied me like that! I wont let you go! Pa Rouco cornered her and said coldly, Did you ever think you would be punished when you pushed me down the stairs? Good one, dont even think about reconciling with me, I wont forgive you and your hypocritical apologies just disgust me. Pa Rouco! Do you think Im afraid to deal with you? Im not the poor student I was seven years ago! Im firmly established at Imperial! Do you think you can still bully people so easily? Pa Rouco ran her hands, which had pped her, under the induction faucet again and rinsed them carefully. Eyes, haughty and cold, looked at Buena in the mirror. She said, Then Ill see what happens. I hope youe back. After washing her hands, Pa Rouco pulled out a paper towel, dried her fingers, looked straight ahead without looking away, ignored Buena in the corner, whose cheeks were flushed, and walked straight out of the bathroom. Buena stood in the corner, angry and frightened, her body trembling. She slowly slid down the wall and crouched on the floor, hugging herself, her eyes red and vicious as she stared at the floor, fingertips digging into her palms, fists clenched in hatred. She gritted her teeth and said to herself, word for word: Well, remember that every p Pa Rouco gives you will be returned to youter! You are not a humble person, why do you have to put up with her bullying?. There must, must, must be revenge! Pa Roucos self-righteousness was something Buena wanted to tear off her mask of nobility and hypocrisy every time she thought of her. She, Buena, has never been inferior to Pa Rouco, so why should she get what she cant get when Pa Rouco can get it with ease? What she cant have, Pa Rouco cant have. Chapter 897: Taking His Wife Home in a Helicopter When Buena returned from the bathroom, Analeigh said, Buena, why are you taking so long to go to the bathroom, sit down and eat, we are almost done with the tripe, would you like to order another te? Buena calmed the emotions in her chest, her eyes twitched for a moment as she touched the unppable Pa Rouco, but she quickly calmed down, No, Im on a diet, you guys can eat. Analeigh smiled and said, I forgot if you didnt remind me, I have a wedding dress and a ball gown to wear tomorrow and I need to eat less tonight before I strangle my belly tomorrow. Rio said, Buena, you are so thin, look at your waist, you have almost a water snake waist, and you keep losing weight, watch out for malnutrition. Buena raised her hand . . and shook out her hair to protect the right side of Pa Roucos face, who had just used a thick powder to cover the red p mark, which was no longer noticeable if you didnt look. Pa Rouco hit hard. She bit into the bean sprouts she had taken out of the hot pot and broke them one by one in her mouth. Pa Rouco, well see. After the hot pot, the party dissolves. Benedict took the girls to a local four-star hotel. Analeigh said, I was going to let you stay at my ce tonight, but my mom has a bunch of rtives staying at our ce tonight and we ran out of room, so youre staying at the hotel for the night. Ill send a car to pick you up early in the morning and take you to my house. Rioughed, You are too kind Lemon, we are not outsiders. Benedict said, Your stay at the hotel tonight is on me. Analeigh gave him a sidelong nce and joked, You havemon sense. Pa Rouco sat in the back seat and watched Benedict and Analeigh in front of her looking happy and genuinely happy for them. When we arrived at the hotel, we were given three standard rooms. After settling in, Benedict and Analeigh went home. Buena looked in the mirror at the right side of her face, already swollen and high, after removing her make-up, with a furious and vicious look on her face. Pa Roucos phone rang as she came out of the bathroom after her shower. Caller ID, Albarran Bail. It was her psychiatrist in the United States. She took a deep breath and picked it up. Albarran Bail said, Paulita, for the time being, I am going back to my home country to develop. If there are any problems, dont hesitate to contact me. Pa Rouco had thought Albarran Bail had called to inquire about her condition. Fine. Youve been off your medication for a long time, have you had any psychotherapy in the country recently? Pa Rouco said truthfully, I havent had any treatment for that since I got back from Phdelphia. Then wait until I get home, and then Ill get back to you. Okay. After hanging up the phone, Pa Rouco held the phone in her hands for a long moment in silence. On the phone, a Facebook message appeared. The person who sent the message was: work hard to earn money to support Lita. Seven years ago, she did not change her note to Severo Laris, who, surprisingly, did not change his Facebook nickname either. Pa Rouco clicked on that Facebook post. Trying to earn money to support Lita she asked, Have you made it to Liceo yet? The RoucoPaulita family: How did you know I was at Liceo? Trying to earn money to feed Lita: Things I care about and would like to know if I want to know. Especially people and things that I am especially concerned about. RoucoPaulitas family: . Im going to bed. Trying to earn money to feed Lita: Go to sleep, good night, and remember to tuck yourself in. Pa Rouco wanted to go back, she was not three years old. But in the end, toozy to go back. She put the phone on airne mode and casually rested it on the edge of the pillow. Turn off the lights and go to bed. The next day, Pa Rouco was in town to attend Analeighs wedding. Its the second wedding her age shes attended, the first being that of Rufio and Susana. One by one, the best friends around us are getting married. Its hard not to get excited. I wonder if Susana will be married and who her husband will be by the time her and Analeighs children are off the floor. A message came through on Facebook on your phone. From trying to earn money to feed Lita: Is the wedding over yet? Iming to get you. Pa Rouco froze. Severo Laris ising to pick her up? Where is she now? She was about to ask when a loud roar suddenly came from the sky. All the vigers outside eating wine looked up. A private helicopter was seen crossing over their heads. Theres a helicoptering! It looks like its going tond in our yard. Its not a bride snatcher, is it? Crows mouth! What nonsense! Pa Rouco looked at her phone screen and then at the private helicopter that was about tond and probably understood what was going on. Sitting next to Pa Rouco, Rio and Buena, also watching the action. Rio said, Its not like shes Lemons old first love or anything, is it? Buena: How could Lemon have met a rich man with a private helicopter before? Yeah, also, who the hell is he. The helicopters propellers spun rapidly as it slowly descended towards the ground. Not long after,nding in thepound. Into the helicopter descended a long, jade man, wearing a wrinkle-free white shirt, straight ck pants, a dapper, dazzling appearance, and a powerful, calm aura about him. He walked faithfully from the side of the helicopter into the crowd. Eyes, fixed on a slender figure. Severo Laris took a step this way, attracting everyones admiring attention. Rio let out a shriek of astonishment, then hastily covered his mouth and looked at the approaching man with wide, disbelieving eyes. Severo Laris, its really Severo! Hasnt he, hes been gone for seven years? How could he suddenly appear here? Buenas eyes, staring straight ahead. Today, Severo Laris is a man of national and worldwide prestige, listed on the Forbes list and a sess in everyones eyes. Buena unconsciously rose from her seat and red at Severo Laris, who approached them. Until, that is, Severo Laris approached Pa Rouco. Severo Laris affectionate gaze, which lingered on her at all times, asked her in a soft voice, Have you finished eating? Pa Rouco wiped her hands, stared at him and said, The wedding feast isnt over yet. What brings you here? I picked you up and couldnt bear to see you squeezing onto the high-speed train alone. The high-speed train is not crowded. Pa Rouco arrived by high-speed train because there is no airport in Lyon. Suddenly Severo Laris arrived, and he was too shy for her to eat well, so she got up and said, Im going to say hello to Analeigh. Severo Laris nods slightly. Pa Rouco entered the house and, after greeting the bride, exited the house. Severo Laris has picked up her chain purse from the bench and slung it nonchntly over her right shoulder. With a small womens Chanel bag slung over her body, Severo Laris not only looks graceful, but also extraordinarily gentle. Severo Laris looked at her and asked, Is the greeting over? Hmm. Come on. Severo Laris reached out and took the girls hand in his and pulled her away from the crowd. Rio gaped, bit down on the chicken leg in his hand and said, Severos pretty cute too, flying in a helicopter to take Paulita home? Buena looked cynically at the two figures she saw, Severo Laris chivalrous and affectionate, holding Pa Roucos waist as she climbed into the helicopter. And then the man closed the cabin door, and the moment he did, the man reached out and took the girl next to him in his arms. Buenas fingers, resting under the table, grew tighter and tighter, her knuckles white and bruised. Which makes Pa Rouco the center of attention and a favorite wherever she goes. Why did Severo Laris have to have her when she was so cold and indifferent towards him? What is it about her that is not as good as Pa Rouco.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco doesnt argue, so she rightfully epts all of Severo Laris affection and pampering. What exactly makes her. Chapter 898: He gave all his tenderness to her. In the helicopter, Severo Laris saw her with a bad face and hands on her stomach. Severo Laris asked, Whats the matter, does your stomach hurt?. I ate spicy hot potst night and today I had a wedding reception with a day of greasy food, my stomach is upset and I have some stomach cramps. Stomach ache. Severo Laris knows that he has a poor digestive system right now, as depression can cause reduced and altered appetite and digestive system functions, so the helicopter has stomach medication. Severo Laris instructed, Salvino, give me the thermos and the stomach medication. Salvino sat in front of the helicopter and handed him the thermos and stomach pills, Chief. Severo Laris poured him a ss of warm white water, handed it to him and poured him a stomach pill. Pa Rouco took the stomach pill from the palm of her hand and swallowed it with water. She said distantly, Thank you. Severo Laris didnt like her saying those two words to him because it was so crude. But now hes not close to anyone, and its all the karma hes sown that he endures. Severo Laris pulled a thin nket aside, covered her, adjusted her chair and said, Take your medicine and get some sleep. Cramps in her stomach, some throbbing and stabbing, left her with little sleep. She is lying down and Severo Laris is sitting up. She lowered her eyes to Severo Laris back and asked expressionlessly, Why are you so tall? Too attractive, and she didnt like that he was attractive. Severo Laris froze and turned to look at her, a slight smile appearing on his forehead, not waiting for her to speak for herself. You dont like him? Not like this. Severo Laris said patiently and kindly, Then next time Ill go unnoticed. Pa Rouco said, I dont need you to answer me. I want to pick it up. A smart man, once a rogue, can be harder to shake off than a stain. He knows your whereabouts, your preferences, and most importantly, this man is surprisingly patient with you, and when you lose your temper with him, he still smiles warmly, as if youre the one being unreasonable. Pa Rouco was so confused that she closed her eyes and fell asleep. She even forgot to ask where exactly she was going home, whether to La Ciudad Santa or Imperial. Even if she asked, she thought, the ne wouldnt go where she wanted it to, and she couldnt jump with a parachute, and anyway, she had been in the same room with him, not once, not twice. Give it up, her stomach hurt and she didnt have time to bother with it. As she slept, arge, warm hand, fumbling inside the thin nket, gently rubbed against the pit of her stomach. One stroke at a time, not too fast, not too slow, veryfortable. She slept a little more soundly. Two and a half hourster, he arrives inside Vi Moon Lake Road in The Holy City. Severo Laris picked up his wife, wrapped in a thin nket, and carried her out of the helicopter. The evening breeze is brisk. Severo Laris looked at the person waking up in his arms, Wake up. Pa Rouco asks, Where is this? Vi Moon Lake Road. Why dont you take me home? Severo Laris was a serious liar, You said your parents dont want me, and if they see that Im the one taking you back, Im afraid it will lead to war. Dont you believe it. Who would Severo Laris be afraid of? If she was afraid of her parents, wasnt he the one who took her home earlier? Severo Laris took her to the bedroom of the vi and removed the heels from her feet. And then, cing her on the big, fluffy bed, he sat on the edge of it, looked at her and said, Pity yourself here for tonight. Its hard to tell that the house is so big and the bed so soft. Pa Rouco is a little sleepy, she grabs the nkets, puts them on and doesnt want to talk nonsense, she just wants to sleep. The bed is too soft and once you sleep you dont remember. Severo Laris, amused at her heartlessness, reached up to pull back his nkets and asked, Are you hungry? Pa Rouco covers her ears, not wanting to listen, and just sleeps with her eyes closed. The smile in the corner of Severo Laris eyes red at her sympathetic look. He loved that she was whimsical. Severo Laris stopped teasing her and tucked her in, then gently stroked her gently with his big hand through the nkets, as if he were coddling his little friend to sleep. It wasnt until she fell back into a deep sleep that Severo Laris got up and went down to the kitchen. Make porridge. Andter, he washed a handful of pickled beans, diced them and fried up a te of green peppers as a garnish. Once everything was done, Severo Laris phoned Salvino Tejera. Have you finished drafting the contract I asked you before? Salvino said, Drafted, boss, Im sending it to you now. Well, send it. Fifteen minutester, Salvino delivered the two contracts. Severo Laris looked at the contract and wondered how to get Pa Rouco to sign it willingly. When a person wakes up for the first time, he or she is usually disoriented. A dark look shone in Severo Laris eyes. The man took the two contracts and went upstairs. The person in bed, sleeping soundly. Severo Laris sat on the edge of the bed and patted her with a big hand, Lita, lita?. Pa Rouco had her eyes closed and reached out to push her mercilessly. Severo Laris reaches out and takes her small hand, opens the ck signature pen, holds it in his and, following her handwriting, signs page by page. And then, taking the red stamping y, he squeezed her little hand, pressed the y and inserted it into the signature. All the while, Pa Rouco was asleep and unconscious. In the middle of the night, Pa Rouco woke up hungry. She stirred slightly and found her body surrounded by a long, strong male arm and, behind her, a warm male chest. Therge hand, brilliantly wrapped around her waist. Pa Rouco lets go of the arm and sits up. Severo Laris is also awake. Pa Rouco, wrapped in her nket, asked, Why are you sleeping in my bed?Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris rested an arm next to her and sat up, leaning slightly toward her with a yful smile in his gaze, fixing his eyes on her small face and saying, lita, have you forgotten that this is my bed? Stomach rumbles. She looked at him with a little embarrassment, What are youughing at. Nothing, if youre hungry you have to eat, get up, I made porridge in the kitchen and its still warm. And then they both went downstairs. Pa Rouco sat at the table, holding a bowl bigger than her face, and ate two bowls of porridge with pickled beans and pickles. The food is very abundant. Severo Laris forbade her to eat more: Too much will spoil your stomach. Pa Rouco frowned, Severo Laris, why must you be in charge of how little I eat and how much I eat? Then you will eat neither more nor less, and I wont mind. When she had eaten her fill, she sat down at the table and Severo Laris lifted her up, saying, Stay around the house. Pa Rouco: I dont want to tremble. Severo Laris removed the dishes and washed them in the kitchen room. Pa Rouco walked over to the couch and slumped down, an open financial magazine covering her face. Severo Laris washes the dishes as he watches, from the open kitchen, the man on the couch. She is well behaved and sleeps when she is full. This does not help digestion. After washing the dishes, Severo Laris wipes his hands and walks over to the couch to sit down, removing the magazine from his face with his long hands. His eyes were warm and loving as he gazed at her little face and eyebrows. Chapter 899: Mrs. Too, Too, Too Shameless! The next morning, at the breakfast table. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco sit at the breakfast table. The plump body of Costis sat at the table and watched them eat. A man, a woman and a cat. Sunlight from outside pours through the floor-to-ceiling windows, making it extraordinarily cozy. Severo Laris pours a bowl of millet porridge and hands it to Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco eats a small dumpling with a rich, fresh soup and a thin, meaty skin. It cant be that Severo Laris makes his own dumplings. Which house is this meatball cage from? The one in the dumpling store south of town. The baozi store in the south of the city, away from Moon Lake Road, takes about an hours drive, and that baozi store has a big business during the morning rush hour at work, with queues at the door and on the road. They are famous for their Xiao Long Bao. Although Pa Rouco has been out of Phdelphia for seven years, she has eaten the little buns from the South Side Bun Shop as a child. Since Dad always bought it for Estre, she and Lucio would eat one cage at a time. She picked up a small dumpling, dipped it in the vinegar dish and couldnt help but say, I especially missed this snack when I was in Phdelphia. Severo Laris looked at her and said in a warm voice, If you want, I can invite the dumpling master from the dumpling store south of town toe to our house and make you dumplings expressly. , Pa Rouco hastened to decline, muttering under her breath, you get tired of eating things like Xiao Long Bao every day. Besides, its not like shes at home every day. Vi Moon Lake Road, the third time hes visited. Severo Laris didnt say much, and when she said she didnt want to, he stopped insisting and said, Its true, food tastes better when its shared, and it seems unkind to have it all to yourself. Pa Roucos cell phone rings on the table. It should be a call from work. Pa Rouco answered, Hello. Hello, hello, is that pianist momo? I am. Maestro momo, hi hi hi, Im from the promotion department of Kirin Group, I contacted you earlier, we have a business dinner and we would like to invite you toe for a while, would you like to see Before the other party could say anything, Pa Roucos cell phone, which was resting on her ear, was picked up by Severo Laris. Severo Laris said, Im sorry, momo is not feeling well at the moment and will not be attending any events ormercial performances for a short period of time, thank you. With that said, he hung up the phone. Pa Rouco: Im not bad, Im fine. Severo Laris looked at her and said, There is something I need to rify with you. And then Severo Laris got up and went to the studio, saying: You drink the millet porridge while I go and get something. Three minutester, Severo Laris came down from the upstairs study with two documents in his hand. Pa Rouco looked down at the papers on the table and frowned, Whats this? Your brokerage contract. Pa Rouco flipped through the documents in confusion, her eyes finally settling on the signature. Part A: Pa Rouco. Part B: Severo Laris. The distinctive redpany seal underneath was that of MO Group. I did not sign this document. Pa Rouco looked at the signature in amazement. Her name was the same as her usual handwriting, especially the word MO, which she liked to write in abbreviated form because it made herzy. It was her handwriting, yes, but she had no recollection whatsoever of signing that contract. Severo Laris looked at her with a sincere look and a straight face and said, Last night you got up in the middle of the night to sign it, I asked your opinion over and over again, and you agreed. Severo Laris, have you swindled me? Severo Laris stood up, smiled slightly like a gentleman and extended his long, slender hand toward her, saying, Pa, lets get reacquainted, I, Severo Laris, am now officially your manager, so lets learn more. Pa Rouco tightened that contract and the corners of her mouth twitched. She said, Since Im the first party, I have the right to terminate the contract, dont I? Severo Laris said, It is exined on page three of the contract, article 67. Pa Rouco turned it around and scanned it: Without consulting Party B, if Party A insists on terminating the contract with Party B, it will be judged for operating in breach of contract with a penalty of ten billion Pa Rouco counted the zeros and, after making sure she had gotten it right, looked at Severo Laris: Ten billion, Severo Laris? Severo Laris came up behind her, leaned over, looked at her sulky, angry little face, smiled faintly and joked, lita, there is no betrayal. My heart, however, is not yet ck, at least not for you. Severo Laris, you are acting deceitfully, I can sue you for fraud! Last night, in the whole vi, it was just you and me, there was no surveince in the house, no cameras, what proof do you have that you didnt sign this contract yourself? Pa Rouco gritted her teeth at his buxom stare. Damn it! Severo Laris, shame on you! Severo Laris looked deep into the eyes of the girl in his arms, his thin lips close to her small ear, his voice low, If I were really shameless,st night you would not have signed a brokerage contract, but a deed of sale, or a marriage contract. The body contract, or the marriage contract. Pa Rouco raised her hand and tried to p him.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Severo Laris, who was already particrly well-humored, made a handsome face and waited for her to hit her. Pa Rouco bit her lip at his guilty look, squeezed the palm of the hand that was about to fall, withdrew it, and sneered, Professor Laris is experienced enough to know that youll get a p for doing such a thing, so you havent done much of this scam before? Severus Larisughed lightly and with great dignity, looking at her vibrant face, and said, I have no interest or need to lie to others. But I am happy to lie to you for the rest of my life. Severo Laris looked at the girl sitting in the dining room chair, fierce and very milky, like a kitten that has tickled someone. Severo Laris felt a sense of aplishment after messing with her and getting her to stop looking so icy and cold. Today was not a wasted day. And then, the man straightened up in a breeze, reached up and rubbed her little head, saying, Drink the mush quickly, its not good for your stomach if it gets cold. The man finished his breakfast and then went upstairs in faith and headed to his study to attend to his work. Pa Rouco and Costis looked at each other wide-eyed for a long moment, Are you an aplice of your fathers? Costis blinked innocently, Meow. Pa Rouco copied the two contracts off the table and ran up the stairs all at once, without even knocking, and burst into Severo Laris study. Severo Laris! I want out of my contract! Severo Laris is currently on a videoconference and in Severo Laris study, on the wall opposite his desk, there is arge projection curtain, specific for videoconferences at Transocean. And at this moment, on the curtain, a table of executives, foreign and oriental, sitting opposite each other, discussing the economic market with serious expressions in fluent Spanish. Suddenly, I was caught by the sound of Pa Roucos milky, fierce voice. The executives in the video opposite cast suspicious or gossipy or yful nces at Pa Rouco. Chapter 900: My Wife is Young and Naughty Pa Rouco was in the studio, pinching the contract, embarrassed to the core, opened her lips and said, I didnt know you were in a meeting, Ill go out first. Severo Laris sits in his office chair, his long fingers interlocked, his face unperturbed, but an intriguing smile in his eyes. As Pa Rouco rushes to the study door, Severo Laris looks behind him and says, Wait for me for five minutes, Ill talk to you after the meeting, huh? Pa Rouco opened the door and went out. In the video, a gossipy foreigner asked, Professor Laris, who is it?. Severo Laris smiled seductively and said calmly and firmly, My wife, being young and naughty, has interrupted the meeting and I apologize. But now I need to pause the meeting, my wife seems to be angry. The most senior man in the ce hastily said, It is important for the wife. And then Severo Laris calmly got up and walked out of the study with long legs. To cajole Mrs. Laris. Sort of high level: a question mark on his face. When did Professor Laris get married? I dont know, isnt Professor Laris single? A secret, hidden marriage? But with a figure like Professor Laris, a secret marriage is not good for the group. Where did Mrs. Larise from? After Pa Rouco signed hermercial contract with MO Group, she became a free agent. All calls for brokerage negotiations were forwarded to Severo Laris cell phone and email. If youre tired, dont take it; if youre busy, dont take it; if youre underpaid, dont take it All rejections. Your most important task now is to recover from your illness. Other than that, it doesnt matter. Imperial, inside the Grand Hotel. Inside the presidential suite, a couple of men and women are lying on the king-size bed in the early stages of a thunderstorm. Good leaning on Vidal Cardas arms. Vidal Carda touches the cigarette case and Buena deftly touches the lighter on the bedside table, lights it and moves the me closer to the cigarette in Vidal Cardas mouth. The cigarette lights up. Vidal Carda smoked an afterthought as he said, Lets not see each other for a while these days, the hotel is going to hold a big event and invite a bunch of journalists there. Buenas eyes sparkled and she said, A journalist? I remember a journalist you introduced me to earlier, nicknamed Millian, who you said was particrly well connected. What is it, what do you want with him? Buena pouted, I was just looking for him to ask him something. I have an old ssmate who I hear is an internationally renowned pianist, but Ive seen so many negative stories about her on the Inte, I wanted to ask if your journalist friend knows her. Vidal Cardaughs and says, Why are you women so gossipy? I see all that mess in the entertainment industry is for you to see. Buena looked at Vidal Carda crossly, What woman doesnt gossip. Okay, okay, okay, okay, Ill give you his cell number and you can contact him yourself. Buena teased her red lips, with a glint of amusement in her eyes. Inside a ck van. Miss Buena, what did you want to see me about? Buena took off her mask and opened the door, I heard that the internationally famous pianist momo has returned to China to develop her career, are you clear on that? Millian nodded and said, I know, once she went back to China, we had all the big entertainment numbers published. But shes not really in the entertainment industry, so shes not a big artist. In addition, Momo has always kept a low profile and seems to have no ns to enter the domestic entertainment industry after her return to China. She broke her contract with Universal Group a while ago, but it was an industry affair, so there were no big names in the entertainment world to mention it, and it wouldnt have given her much to talk about. The main thing is that the Chinese public is not familiar with Momo.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Buena said, Millian, youve been in the industry for so long that you must know some gossip that the public doesnt know. This Momo, I hear its not easy, how about giving me some information? Millian looked at Buena with a smile, Miss Buena, do you have an axe to grind with this momo, why are you so interested in her? Buena pulled out a bank card from her money clip and handed it to her, On this card is one hundred thousand, and the code is six zeros. If you help me uncover the momo scandal, the reward will be double or even triple. Showbiz paparazzi, after all, are nothing more than a profession, and theyre all there to make a living, and to make the news and make a profit, so why not do it? Millian took the card and said, I remember this momo has been in the United States before, although shes an internationally renowned pianist, but theres a lot of obscure information, Ive read a lot of information about her. She was once taken to the local police station and detained for a few days because she was ying life and death races. Buena asked, Is all this information that you have true? Millian patted his chest and raised his eyebrows, Sure! I have friends overseas who are media reporters, Miss Buena if you really want to mess with this momo, I can help you. And this momo is now back in her home country, a random ck story about her overseas could kill her future at home. Buena patted him on the shoulder and said, Millian, if you get this, I wont treat you bad. Ok then Miss Buena you just wait to hear from me, Ill be able to dig the ck stuff out of this momo and give it a whack. Three dayster, a hot search hangs on the hot spot that exploded. momo arrested for ying the races. Click on it and its a photo and video posted by arge number of entertainment. Internationally famous pianist momo, who was arrested and fined by the local police department in the United States for illegal life-and-death racing, has also been in and out of major casinos several times, hooked up with more than a dozen foreign men, and has an extremely debauched private life that runs counter to her status as a noble and genial pianist on stage. Below the exposition, there was a chorus of curses. A disgrace to The Imperial Capital! Are you sure its the momo? Ive always liked it so much, so pretty, really wordless and dark. Like her, Im afraid she cant make it abroad and is only at home willing to make money. Its a waste of her piano talent. Are all those who study abroad so open? With a dozen foreign men can her body handle that? I wouldnt have met this person if it werent for this hot pursuit. Its an international embarrassment. Severo Laris look was so grim and stern that I could squeeze water out of my eyes after reading this hot take. Salvino stepped aside and said, Boss, Ive already sent someone to investigate this big revtion. Severo Laris looked at that Weibo hot search, a stern and hard look shone in his eyes, Go and remove this hot search now, anyone who dares to break such rumors again, find out and apply direct pressure and inform people to block their numbers. Yes, Ill get right on it. Chapter 901: A call with Little Beanstalk Ten minutester, the hot search about momo blowing up was instantly taken down. Salvinos investigation revealed that the IP address of Twitter user Front Row Eats Melon was located in Imperial. Salvino reported, This front row eats twitter number belongs to a smallpany called StarHub Entertainment, but suddenly they told the story to the wife, something is not right about this, the wife is not considered in the entertainment industry. Severo Laris frowned slightly and mused, This StarHub Entertainment, on the other hand, is also an imperialpany. His and Litas social circle of mutual friends is almost entirely in Imperial. Salvino said, What the boss means is that there is someone behind this. Probably a feud the wife made when she was a student. Heres the deal, you send someone from Imperials side first, to uncover this loudmouth, and since the other gets paid to do his job, we can be his second teacher. Yes, Ill get right on it. Salvino immediately contacted Imperials people. Half an hourter. Salvino knocked on the door and entered the office, reporting, Boss, the person who broke the story is a paparazzo from StarHub Entertainment, named Millian, who has been in the showbiz paparazzi circle for many years and is a veteran. Under pressure, he imed that a woman named Buena told him to break those ck stories. Buena. Severo Laris dark eyes shed with stern, murderous intent. Salvino bowed slightly and asked, Boss, do you need me to send someone to kidnap that Buena? Severo Laris said, Its useless to tie her up, someone like her will bite you from behind. Salvino said, Boss, in the course of my investigation, I checked that Buena, she is an English graduate from Imperial University and had previously worked as a trantor for Vidal Carda, the president of The Gammon Hotel, but she is gone now, but her ount, still has a lot of moneying in, all from Vidal Cardas ount, and Vidal Carda pays her almost every week. Boss, the way I see it, Vidal Carda has a lot to do with this Buena. Not knowing much about this president of El Hotel Gammon, Severo Laris frowned slightly and asked, Has this Vidal Carda guy been checked out? Checked, married, his wife is a daughter of Imperial, The Carnero family, a notoriously tough woman, and this Vidal Carda was a son-inw of The Carnero family before making his career today.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Severo Laris thin lips curved slightly and a sharp note appeared in his eyes as he said, Pack up and lets get back to Imperial. Salvino nodded, Right. Looks like the boss is going to take matters into his own hands this time. Salvino in mind, lita light a candle for Buena. Severo Laris looked at the gossip on Twitter, still with a spot of heaviness on his forehead, and said, Check well what happened to the wife in these years in America, dont leave anything out. Yes. Severo Laris mes himself a bit that the first person to find out that she was ying race cars and going in and out of casinos in America was not him, but the media. And she was gambling, surprisingly, on a life and death bet on racing, so dangerous, how dare she. Severo Laris remembers how, seven years ago, she would frown and scream in pain and pout at him when she cut her finger. Then, how dare one slit ones wrists and y life and death with racing. In the heart, dull pain. La Vi Rouco, in the studio. Santino said, Boss, some of the revtions about Miss Paulita on Twitter are true. Adan Rouco looked at the jumble ofments and a dense cloud gathered under his eyes, Which part is true? Missy yed a lot of racing during her years in the U. S. and had been arrested for gambling on life and death and was in and out of casinos all the time. Adam Rouco became increasingly puzzled. Paulita has always been an obedient and understanding child, never so rebellious, although she used to be naughty. Yes, I dont quite understand these excesses of the young girl, perhaps she is trying to rx after too much schooling in the United States? Paulita was smart and never felt pressured by her studies, she went out to eat a barbecue with her ssmates the night before exams and came homete, didnt read, showered and yed with her phone. Still, she got top marks. Santino spected, So, could have something to do with Severo Laris breakup back in the day? At the mention of Severo Laris, Adam Roucos eyes stop for a moment. Santino said, The hot search was suddenly withdrawn a while ago, I went to ask about it and on Twitter they told me that Severo Laris was the one who pushed for it to be withdrawn. Adam Rouco reflected, After seven years, does he still have a heart for Paulita? A man who no longer has feelings for his ex-girlfriend would not meddle in his partners affairs after seven years. There are only two exnations for Severo Laris to do this. One, Paulita had a miscarriage that year and he felt guilty about Paulita and wanted to make amends. Two, he is not dead to Paulita. Adan Rouco said, I havent followed this Severo Laris, so who knows what Severo Laris has been up to over the years, especiallytely. I think he and Paulita have reunited. Okay, Im going to check it out. After leaving the studio in a hurry, Santino meets Estre Berrocal downstairs. Maam. Santino greeted with a slight nod. Estre Berrocal politely said, Its almost lunch time, would Assistant Xu like to stay for lunch together?. No maam, the Chief has exined something to me and I have to go investigate now. Well then, next time, there you go. When Santino left, Estre Berrocal went upstairs to call Adam Rouco for lunch. As soon as she opened the door to her office, she saw Adam Rouco sitting at his desk, slightly dazed. She approached him, put her hand on his shoulder and asked, What are you thinking about? Its almost time for dinner. Adam Rouco sat back in his chair, looked at her, took her hand in his and said in a deep voice, Paulita yed life and death races in the United States and was arrested by the local police for it, I cant understand why she, a girl, likes to y such dangerouspetitions. Estre Berrocals eyes twitched, Life and death over racing?. Yes, a game to determine life and death, if you lose, the consequences are unthinkable. The blood on Estre Berrocals face instantly faded, her heart trembled and her back froze. Why would Paulita want to engage in such a dangerous sport? I still cant think of an answer, but its true that weve given her very little care in these seven years shes been in the United States. Estre Berrocal swallowed saliva and worried, I see shes be much more civilized in general since shes been back, but but I thought that was just from getting older. Maybe, we need to get reacquainted with our daughter. Adam Rouco was vaguely aware of something, but he never, ever dared to think of it that way because, well, it was too cruel for him to ept it. Estre Berrocal, on the other hand, has even less of that tolerance. Estre Berrocal said, Why dont I bring Paulita to have a good talk afterwards?. Adam Rouco doesnt think its right, It may not be as simple as we think, Paulita used to be yful but shes not a child who doesnt know her ce, she bets on life and death races and frequents casinos, these things seem unusual. Lets not rm her until weve investigated. Okay, shes all yours. Lately, Pa Rouco goes to her room after dinner, asionally dragged by Estre Berrocal for a stroll around the vi. Pa Rouco was lying on her bed ready to take a nap when her cell phone rang. Caller ID, little bean sprouts. Her eyes lit up and she picked up the phone. On the other end of the phone, Little Bean Sprouts happy little voice came out, Sister Paulita! Sister Paulita, do you miss Little Bean Sprout? Pa Rouco smiled and said, Sure. Hows the fabada going, are you happy? I wasnt very happy, but talking to Sister Paulita on the phone made the little bean sprout super happy. Pa Rouco frowned and asked worriedly, Why are you unhappy? Sister Paulita, I want a daddy. All my ssmates have a daddy, but I dont. Pa Rouco couldnt help but feel sorry, and some hatred, for the little beans father. Little bean sprouts asked, lost in thought, Sister Paulita, is it the little bean sprouts that are bad? Why doesnt daddy want little bean sprouts? Pa Rouco was quick to reassure her, Why, the little bean sprout is very cute. Sister Paulita, I really want to go with daddy, I want to ask daddy why he doesnt want me and mommy, but mommy wont let me go with daddy. Pa Rouco, somewhat embarrassed for the mother and daughter, said, Maybe its because mom doesnt know where daddy is either, or, maybe, mom doesnt know how to face the little ball daddy. Sister Paulita, Im so afraid, will I always be without daddy? Pa Rouco doesnt know what tofort like Lastra. Knock, knock, knock. Suddenly there was a knock on the bedroom door and outside, Lucio Rouco opened the door and entered, Sister, Iming in!. Pa Rouco unconsciously covered her phone, What are you doing here?. Lucio Rouco looked at her inquisitively, Mom cut some fruit and asked me to bring it to you, youre sneaking around, who are you talking to on the phone?. A friend. What friend, man or woman? Pa Rouco checked her phone again and the call had been disconnected. Pa Rouco was a little annoyed, What are you doing gossiping about this? Im just worried about you, arent I? Youre old enough to have a boyfriend, isnt Angelo back in the country, havent you two met or anything? Lucio Rouco, for those who dont know, youre my father. Lucio Roucoughed yfully, How dare I be your father, besides Im not that old. Are you talking about our father being old? Lucio Rouco: Thats not what I said, you said it. Pa Rouco said, If you are well, go out, I am going to rest. Sister, all you do is eat and sleep every day, so where are you going to meet my future brother-inw? Look how conscientious Susana is, she got married when she was in the prime of her life, if you go on like this, the little cabbage is going to turn into an old cabbage. Lucio Rouco, I thought I heard you talking to a girl on the phone when I passed by your roomst night. Lucio Rouco flinched slightly out of the corner of his eye and said with a straight face, Sister, you heard me wrong. Is that so? Lucio Rouco relented, Sister, dear sister, I was wrong, I will never again worry about who my future brother-inw is. You can get married whenever you want. Anyway our family is not bad, you dont need to go to someone elses house for dinner. Thats more like a person. Lucio Rouco was still puzzled for a moment as he headed for the door, But, Sister, who exactly were you talking to on the phone? Pa Rouco said, You wouldnt know even if I told you. Chapter 902: Severo Laris sets a trap. Rouco group, inside the presidents office. Santino knocked on the door from outside in a hurry. Adam Rouco probably guessed what it was about and said, All checked out?. I got it, its all Severo Laris information for thest seven years, and some of thedys life in the United States. But its been a long time to find some specific reasons and details. Adam Rouco took the information and reviewed it for almost an hour. An hourter, he sat in his office chair, silent. Santino stood to the side and could sense the gravity of the situation. In the course of his investigation into this matter, he learned that Miss Paulita was suffering from severe depression. Seven yearster, Severo Laris is getting better, stronger and more rxed. And his Adam Roucos daughter, who was a delicate rose with dew, wilted and withered for seven years. He didnt care about any Severo Laris, he only cared about Paulitas illness. Santino said, Boss, Severo Laris and Mademoiselle returned to the country at about the same time, and during this period, they were in intense contact, and in public, they were photographed in many photos together. But those group photos, Santino did not give to Adam Rouco. Adam Rouco would not want to see those photos. Adam Roucos eyes darkened, his throat slipped, and he asked, Where is Severo Laris now? Yesterday he was in La Ciudad Santa, but now the man must be in Imperial, the MO group is entering the national market, one branch is in La Ciudad Santa and another in Imperial, and with Severo Laris recent trip, he has been flying both ways. Adam Rouco clenched his fist, smacked his forehead and closed his eyes, distracted and, more than anything else, worried about Paulita. He thought Paulita had just matured and was no longer as mischievous as before, but he never imagined that his lively and cheerful daughter would suffer from depression and have shed her veins to kill herself four years ago. He really deserved to die for being such a careless father. Santino didnt know what to say, he just saidfortingly, Boss, you shouldnt worry too much, thedy is already back in The Holy City, which is a good thing, thedy was in Phdelphia before, too far away from all of you to take care of her. Now that shes back, if anything happens, she has BOSS to back her up. Adam Rouco stood up and said, Im going home first, the afternoon meeting has been postponed and I may need some time for personal business in the next few days. Well, dont worry boss, Ill keep an eye on thepany. Adam Rouco nodded slightly, grabbed his car keys and left the office. After reaching the subway parking lot and sitting in the car seat, Adam Rouco calmed his long-suffering mood. It was then that they started the car and drove away. La Vi Rouco. Paulita and Lucio were sitting on the porch eating an ice cream when Adam Rouco returned. Roberto Rouco sits in the shade of the veranda, holding a folding fan andughing with his granddaughter and grandson. The Holy City is too hot in summer. Adam Rouco parked his car and sat inside, looking at Paulita not far away, with a slight lump in his throat. Four years ago, Paulita slit her wrists, and if she hadnt been revived in time, he, Adam Rouco, would not be without his daughter now. He had always thought that he had given Paulita 100% of his fathers love, he had given her excellent conditions, a superior education and a spiritual upbringing, he wanted her to grow up happy and fly in the sky without restrictions, but to his surprise, she had broken her wings in the process of flying, and he, as a father, was an afterthought. Adam Rouco raised his hand, covered his eyes and then squeezed his temples tightly. He did a long mental build-up before getting out of the car. A warm smile was already on Adam Roucos face as he walked from the courtyard to this side of the promenade. Lucio Rouco wondered, Papa, what were you doing in the car? Ive been looking for a magazine in the car for half a day. Arent you gentlemen afraid of getting sunstroke if you donte in and sit here? Roberto Rouco smiles and says, Its always cold in the house and its a little ufortable to sit for long, so I asked the two young men to join me for a breeze, and its nice to have a cool breeze around here. Adam Rouco walked over to Paulita, reached out and touched her little head, smiled and asked, Is the ice cream good? Pa Rouco was sitting on a stool, nibbling on an ice cream, nothing more than a child, when she looked at Adam Rouco, smiled with the corners of her lips and said, Its very tasty. Adam Rouco looked at his daughters innocent smile and his heart suddenly ached, but in appearance he smiled warmly, Ill ask someone to buy more for the fridge. Pa Rouco frowned, Dad, Im not a kid anymore, I hardly ever eat ice cream, and Lucio and I are the only ones in the house who eat it, so if you buy too much, you wont be able to finish it until next summer. Its okay if you love it and its okay to waste it. Lucio Rouco nibbled on his ice cream and bumped his shoulder against Pa Roucos, Sister, Im humoring you. Dont deny me the right to do so. Adam Rouco rubbed his sons head briskly, Brat, didnt I hurt you? Dad, Im a stinky sweat, stop rubbing. Lucio Rouco ducked his head. Estre Berrocal had a stony look on her face as soon as she saw Adam Rouco enter the room. Estre Berrocal asked, Is there something wrong with thepany? Why are you so pale? Adam Rouco looks through the floor-to-ceiling windows at the three grandchildren cooling off on the porch in front of the entrance and drags Estre Berrocal into the side room of the vi. Upon arriving in the side room and seeing Adam Roucos sullen face, Estre Berrocal asked, And Paulita, have you heard? Besides, whats with that hot quest?. Adam Rouco looked at his wife and was silent for a moment. Estre Berrocal was anxious, Say something. Adam Rouco stared at her and said, Estre, what Im going to tell you may be hard for you to ept for a while, but this, dont show your face in front of Paulita. What exactly is going on in? Estre Berrocal couldnt help smiling, vaguely thinking it was something big. Half an hourter, Estre Berrocal covered her mouth and burst into tears in the side room. Adam Rouco reached out and took her in his arms, patting her gently and reassuringly, Dont cry, dont let the children shock you. Estre Berrocal choked back a sob with reddened eyes, I thought she was just growing up and calming down, I never thought she would suffer from severe depression Adam What are we going to do, what if she. . . what if she cant think clearly again? Adam Rouco reassured, There has to be a way out, its not an incurable disease, it can be cured with patience. How much blood must she have spilled when she cut her veins and how the hell did she get through it alone if we werent even with her at the time? The most important thing now is that we find out the cause of her depression. Estre Berrocal seems to have thought of something and looks at Adam Rouco and asks, Could it be because of Severo Laris, who broke up with her seven years ago and who didntmit suicide after Paulitas abortion? Adam Rouco said, Paulitas depression is at least 80% rted to Severo Laris, she has lived more than 20 years without any setback, only with Severo Laris she has fallen, a big one, so Severo Laris is definitely Not a problem. Estre Berrocal murmured hesitantly, Cant Paulita get over Severo Laris? But if its been seven years She may, in fact, be walking into a dead end. Estre Berrocal grabbed Adam Roucos arm and asked, Adam, would it have been a mistake for us to let Severo Laris and Paulita break up in the first ce? At the time we were trying to protect her, why did we think that letting her go was going to kill her too. So, should we have an open and honest talk with Paulita? asked Estre Berrocal. Adam Rouco dismissed it immediately, saying, The fact that she never tells us these things means that she wants to hide them from us, she hides them so hard, it wouldnt necessarily be good for us to go up and reveal her scars all at once, it might even irritate her, now we can only take care of her and watch her in secret. But depression, you always have to treat it, how can it be cured without treatment?. Estre Berrocal was worried and anxious. This matter will wait until I meet with Severo Laris, who has been in contact with Paulita in the country for a long time, and I must know exactly what his rtionship with my daughter is now. While the two were talking, Lucio Rouco walked by and suddenly saw his parents with a look of circumstance in the side room. He knocked crookedly on the door, Dad and Mom, what little secret are you hiding here to argue about? Adam Rouco scolded him with a scowl, Go y with your own. Estre Berrocal hurriedly turned her back on him and raised her hand to wipe away her tears in panic, trying desperately to hide her emotions. Lucio Rouco scoffed, Dad, are you bullying Mom? Estre Berrocal pulled herself together and then turned and let out augh, No. Lucio Roucos shrewd eyes looked back and forth at the two adults, So its Dadspany thats going bankrupt and going under? Adam Rouco kicked upward with a long leg, What is this nonsense, brat?. Lucio Rouco, that bastard, ran off with his tail between his legs. Estre Berrocal bit her lip, looked stoically at Adam Rouco and said sourly, Adam, Im afraid. Im afraid to show my face in front of the children. Adam Rouco stroked his face and said, Even if it reallyes out, its toote for the newspaper to cover the fire, give me a little more time, Ill take care of it. Dont worry, I will take care of this family, even if the sky falls. Adam Rouco takes Estre Berrocal in his arms and caresses her gently. Imperial, in a coffee with a quiet atmosphere. A man and a woman sit in a hidden corner. The woman was in her thirties, carrying a limited edition Hermes bag and had a decent, spirited demeanor. Severo Laris examines the womans purse, smiles slightly, behaves gracefully, opens his phone, takes a picture and brings it to Ms. Carda. Mrs. Carda, the purse you are carrying now, Mr. Carda gave an identical purse to another woman,st week. Ms. Carda nced at her cell phone, which showed a picture of a man with his arm around a womans slender waist, walking in and out of the Hermes counter at the Centurion department store. The man in the picture, she would recognize him even if he was ash! Mrs. Carda gritted her teeth, looked at the photo and burst out, This dead man doesnt want to live? How dare he use family money to keep a whore out? Im not his wife if I dont kill them. Severo Laris heard the womans excited and angry voice, her face as indifferent as ever, and said, Mrs. Carda, this woman in the photo, her name is Buena, she used to work as an interpreter for Mr. Carda. Its easy for you to find her. Bitch! So it was a job opportunity to hook up with my husband! Lets see if I dont rip her face off when I find her! A rant. After venting, Mrs. Carda realized she had been a bit rude, after all, the other party was in an honorable position. Mrs. Carda looked gratefully at Severo Laris and said, Professor Laris, I really have to thank you for reminding me, otherwise I would still be clueless, and if this bitch gets pregnant and threatens me with the baby in her belly, it will be even worse!Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris smiled slightly, with a wise and stern gleam in his eyes, No need. Chapter 903: The Wife Destroys the Mistress Analeighs thank you dinner, booked in arge private room at the Imperial The Gammon Hotel. A banquet table for friends and family of the bride and groom. Between meals, Benedict and Analeigh got up to toast everyone. Thank you all for your help on my and Lemons wedding day, we would like to propose a toast to all of you. The entire table got up and returned the toast. Dont say that, we are all good friends, and we will need your help when we bachelors get marriedter. Thats right, dont be polite, everyone sit down and eat your food and eat your food. I heard that the food in this hotel is cooked by a master chef at the Imperial, who is a master at making ma po tofu. Then hurry up and try it. Analeigh poured herself a ss of juice and toasted Buena with a smile, Buena, this time I really have to thank you, this big bag originally cost us four thousand dors, luckily you did us a favor and gave us a 30% discount, its much cheaper. Next time I get married, I would like to have my wedding reception at this hotel, I dont want 30% off, I would appreciate 10% off, even 95% off. The audience joked. Buena stood up with a spring in her step, If people want to have a drink at this hotel in the future and want a discount, juste to me and I will help. Good students, give it a whirl! In the midst of eating and drinking, the door to the private lounge suddenly kicked open. Mrs. Carda burst in with a Hermes bag in hand and three bodyguards in ck suits behind her in amanding, animated manner. Before anyone could react to know who was on the other side, Ms. Carda had already approached Buena and pped her several times by the roots of her hair. Bitch! Bitch! Scoundrel! How dare you seduce my husband! You dont even know what kind of person I am! How dare you want to marry into a rich family! A sparrow isnt even worthy of our familys shoes! Mrs. Carda approached brutally, with a strong hand, dragged Buena by the hair and pushed her face into the soup bowl. Buena debated, head buzzing from the blow, face in the soup bowl, choking on her nose, Cough, cough, youve made a mistake! Let go of me. Did I make a mistake? As Mrs. Carda tugged at his hair, her eyes nced toward her seat and saw a Hermes bag identical to his. Mrs. Carda picked up the Hermes bag and sneered, This bag is a gift from Vidal Carda, isnt it, can I be wrong, are you saying Im blind? Mrs. Carda got so angry that she threw Hermes purse on the floor, grabbed Buena by her long hair and lifted her out of the soup pot, reaching up to p her several times! Bitch, I tell you, youre still too young to try to hit on my husband! Mrs. Cardas voice was shrill and her mouth full of nasty expletives. The private room was agitated. Even Pa Rouco was a little stunned; she had not expected Buena to make herself someones mistress. Shame on you! Youll get what you deserve for being a mistress! Mrs. Carda pushed Buena to the floor and kicked her several times, cursing under her breath, You dare to show off in our hotel, youre a delinquent! And you use my husbands face to give your friend a discount? Shame on you. Mrs. Carda spat at Buena. Analeigh and Rio tried to help stop them, but Mrs. Carda was not able to stop them. Soon after, Ms. Carda had the doormen remove Buena from the floor. Buena appears to be a rag, crawling up from the floor in a miserable state. Analeigh and Benedicts thank-you dinner was also a failure, and the atmosphere was so ufortable that the food ran out in short order. On the other side, Mrs. Carda pulls Buena by the hair and heads for Vidal Cardas office without repairing her image. Mrs. Carda frightened Vidal Carda when she dragged her into his office and broke down the door. As soon as Vidal Carda saw that it was Mrs. Carda who had arrived, he bolted, Honey, what are you doing here? Mrs. Carda mmed Hermes purse directly into Vidal Cardas face and snorted, What did Ie here for, dont you know what youve done yourself, Im here to catch a lover! What else am I doing here, Im here to punish you two sons of bitches. Vidal Carda was sobered by the blow. Buena raised her dirty face and shouted, Vidal Carda, help me!. Vidal Cardas eyes shed and he frowned, Girl, you can eat your food, but you cant talk nonsense. I dont know you, you cant throw dirt on me!. Mrs. Carda sat domineeringly on the leather sofa at one side of the office, in the attitude of watching a good show, Tell me, how did you two hook up and how long did you keep it from me, how much money did you spend on this slut?. Hearing this, Vidal Carda rushed up to Mrs. Carda and said, Honey, what are you talking about, how is it possible that shes out there behind your back to attract nasty people, this woman, I dont even know her! Is that so? I heard shes worked with you as a trantor before, so I couldnt possibly know her.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Vidal Carda patted his head and dissimted, I remember a little, she tranted for me, but it wasnt for long and I had a lot of work every day, so how could I remember her? What a waste of a nap. Mrs. Carda, an outspoken man, shot a cross look at the kneeling Buena and looked at Vidal Carda, Tell me, what are you going to do about this woman? None of my business, do what you want with him wife! Really? Mrs. Carda looked at him with a mocking smile. Of course its true, I am devoted to you, my wife, and my true heart can be seen in heaven and on earth! Mrs. Carda didnt bother to break off. She had seen a lot of rich men out there, and Vidal Carda was too scared to divorce, he had no worries. It was the little bitch in front of her that made her feel so bad that she hated her guts. Buena listened to the couples every word and looked at Vidal Carda with pained, desperate eyes. Vidal Carda touched his eyes and was a little startled, and looked away hurriedly. Buena scoffed, she was actually being yed for scum! She had always thought Vidal Carda wasnt married and hoped he was. Hahahahahahahahahaha she suddenly burst outughing madly. Mrs. Carda and Vidal Carda froze. Mrs. Carda frowned and asked, What are youughing at?. Buena gritted her teeth and red at Mrs. Carda, saying word for word, Iugh at you being worse than me, knowing the true nature of this dog of a man and still refusing to divorce him! Coward! Vidal Carda, naturally furious at being scolded, went up to Buena and pped her so hard that the corner of her mouth bled. Watch your mouth! To Vidal Carda, Buena is only a shadow mistress and he has no feelings for her, so he does not hesitate to abandon her, or even trample her, if she threatens his interests. Vidal Carda tugged at his tie, irritated, looked at the woman on the floor, dirty as mud, and ordered his bodyguards, Get her out of here and out of my way!. Two bodyguards, dragging the dirty Buena, left her at the elevator door. Buena saw herself reflected in the elevator mirror, her otherwise beautifully clean face streaked with numerous spots, her hair pulled back as if it were a handful of straw, and several shoe marks visible on her expensive dress. At the corners of her mouth, there are bruises and blood. Her scalp was bleeding and painful to the point of numbness after Ms. Carda pulled a strand of hair from her scalp. She tugged bravely at the corners of her lips to maintain her smile and stood up proudly clutching the wall. From the elevator, all the way to the hotel entrance, she was very subdued. It wasnt until the hotel entrance that she saw Severo Laris standing next to a ck Maybach, opening the back door, chivalrously blocking the roof, and climbing into the car with his other arm around Pa Roucos waist. And then the extravagant limited edition Maybach sped past before their eyes. It had just rained lightly at Imperial and the Maybachs wheels slid over a spot of standing water, sshing her with mud and water. Right now, Pa Rouco is the beloved princess and she, for all intents and purposes, is no better than a rag. Buena stood in the misty, rainy sky, fists clenched white. She said, word for word, between clenched teeth, Pa Rouco, I will never admit defeat. Severo Laris received a phone call. The caller was brief and direct: I am Adam Rouco and I would like to meet you. Whates around, alwayses around. Severo Laris never pretends to run away, The Holy City or Imperial, I can do it all. No, Im in Imperial, Ill send you the address. After hanging up the phone, Severo Laris received a message from Adam Rouco. Its the address of the appointment. Half an hourter, inside the cafeteria on Changan Street. The two men sit facing each other with the same aura, calm and serene. The discerning eye is no mere teacher. What exactly is your rtionship with my daughter, now? Adam Rouco is direct and uplicated in his questions. Severo Laris also came clean and said, Weve been meeting for some time and its obvious Im pursuing her, but she hasnt agreed yet. Adam Rouco gritted his teeth, with a glint of hardness in his gaze, Seven years ago you broke up, and now, after seven years, what do you mean by getting back together with her? Seven years ago, I wasnt strong enough, and I left not because of you; I wasnt good enough for her then, so I left. These seven years, Ive forgotten her without a day. Adam Rouco said coldly, So? Severo Laris looked at him with an unmistakable look and said, So now, I dont want to entertain myself with her, not even for a second. I want her, I want her, and this time, no matter who gets in my way, I wont let her go. Adam Rouco said angrily, But it was you who gave her away in the first ce, do you know that because of you she is suffering from severe depression? Severo Laris slipped the lump in his throat, pursed his thin lips and said quietly, I know. So now youre still with her, you want her to get very sick!. Adam Rouco repressed his anger and shouted at her. Adam Rouco cannot show himself calm and polite to a man who has hurt his daughter so viciously. Chapter 904: Professor Laris, your face is falling to the ground. I stand before her now in the hope of saving my rtionship with her, because of me, she is ill and I cannot stand idly by, I nted karma in her and it is up to me to undo it. Severo Laris voice is not soft, but powerful, determined and resolute. Adam Roucos frown was full of coldness and if he had not been so well educated, he would have already thrown his fist in Severo Laris face.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Adam Rouco said aggressively, Whats your method, do you keep scratching her heart and traumatizing her, or do you make her slit her wrists again? Severo Laris stood up, leaned toward Adam Rouco and bowed, Mr. Adam, please give me another chance, this time I will fix her and give her to you again. The attitude is genuine, the tone respectful but not condescending. Adam Rouco did not fail to hear the sincerity and determination in the other mans words, So, even if I intervene to take you away from my daughter, you wont, will you? Severo Laris straightened up and said, Im sorry, I cant do it. Adam Rouco gritted his teeth, jumped to his feet and threw a punch at Severo Laris face with a suddenly clenched fist. Hitting a jab. Severo Laris mouth instantly bled from the corners of his mouth. But he had no intention of fighting back, he just calmly looked at Adam Rouco and said, Mr. Adam, I would feel much better if you could relieve your hatred by giving me a few more punches. Adam Rouco grabbed Severo Laris by the cor of his shirt, cupped his fist and swung upward with a swinging punch, but stopped short next to Severo Laris cheek. Severo Laris, if hitting you cures Paulita of her depression, I dont mind beating you to death. Adam Rouco, atst a man of calm restraint, clenched his fist and drew it back angrily. The fists, vaguely trembling, are furious and anxious. Severo Laris lumped his throat and spoke solemnly, Senor Adan, please seriously consider allowing me to intervene in litas treatment, I now share your goal, I just want lita to get better quickly and I am willing to open her heart if I am the one to do it. Adam Rouco closed his eyes, annoyed to the core, as he scrutinized Severo Laris in front of him. Dont forget that even after seven years, your father, is still the same kidnapper who kidnapped Paulita in the first ce, so what are you going to do to ensure Paulitas safety? Seven years ago, I wasnt strong enough, I was afraid I wouldnt be able to protect her, but seven yearster, Im strong enough to draw a line in the sand with that kidnapper, and Ive had people watching her every move for those seven years. Adam Rouco remains silent. Seven years ago, he knew the young man was no slouch, had researched everything about Severo Laris at the time and never denied that Severo Laris was good. However, Severo Laris wealth and ability were never the first thing Adam Rouco considered. What matters to Adam Rouco is that this man, again, hurt his daughter. Handing Paulita over to Severo Laris himself is as hopeful as it is dangerous. Who can guarantee that Severo Laris will not touch the knot in Paulitas heart again and depress her even more. But with Adam Rouco there was no choice. Because his daughter, the one he loved most, had already slit her wrists once. Adam Roucos eyes were scarlet when he said, Severo Laris, if you hurt Paulita again, I will make sure you die without a trace. With those words, Adam Rouco turned on his heel and walked out of the Longan Street cafe. Pa Rouco has not yet left The Imperial because she is attending the Analeigh Appreciation Dinner. But the flight back to The Holy City was booked for today. She had just finished packing in her hotel room when her phone rang. Caller ID, Severo Laris. Pa Rouco frowned slightly, reluctantly, but answered, Yes? By now, Severo Laris was standing in front of the World Trade Center Hotel, where she was staying. No going back to The Holy City today Ill take you back. Pa Rouco refused without thinking, No. Im in front of the hotel. Without an invitation, she cant hide. When Pa Rouco came out of the hotel with her small boarding bag, Severo Laris, who was standing by his car smoking, looked up and saw her. The man quickly put out his cigarette before approaching and helping her carry her luggage. As soon as he approached, Pa Rouco saw the bruised bruise and the dried blood at the corners of his mouth. She frowned, Did you get into another fight?. Severo Laris smiled at her without much concern, shoving his suitcase in the trunk as he said, Thest time I got into a fight with my ssmates there was room to fight back, it wasnt so bad, this time, it was with my seniors and I had to let them beat me up. It was very pathetic, to say the least. Pa Rouco hit the nail on the head, Why did the other guy hit you for no reason if you didnt mess with him? Severo Laris raised an eyebrow in agreement, Indeed, I deserve a beating for touching his baby. He opened the passenger door, his long, slender hands on the roof of the car, and Pa Rouco leaned too close to him as he sat in the car, his faint scent of tobo she could smell. Pa Roucos brow furrowed further in obvious disgust, Smoking and fighting, youre good. Severo Larisughed at herment, his voice muffled, Youre a girl and you y at racing, we both behave badly, look at it this way, we make a good couple. Pa Rouco got into the car and stopped taking her flirtations in stride. When they arrived at the airport, Severo Laris pulled Pa Roucos suitcase out of the back of the car. Pa Rouco unconsciously dragged it and said, You dont need to send it, the ne, Ill take it. Severo Laris curved his lips and smiled faintly, and when she turned around, the man reached out and gently grabbed her wrist, pulling her back. Severo Laris looked at her with lowered eyes and pulled a ne ticket from his pocket for the same flight as hers. Pa Rouco: Severo Laris, are you a bootlicker? I cant shake it off. Severo Laris nodded slightly, Learning from the spirit of someone who chased me in the first ce, stickers plus harassment, I should learn quite well. Who is he scolding? Severo Laris roughly took the suitcase from her and dragged her forward. Pa Rouco looked at his calm, upright back and inexplicably held her breath, Severo Laris, when have I ever been a bully to you? Much less have you been touched. Then consider my memory bad. , Pa Rouco gritted her teeth and looked at his back. Arriving in the waiting room. Pa Rouco, although seated next to him, kept a cold face and did not address him. Severo Laris deliberately asked, Are you mad at me for smoking a moment ago? Severo Laris exined, Last time I promised you I wasnt going to smoke, but you know men are sometimes under a lot of pressure, especially men like me who dont have a mistress by their side, and of course, now that youre back with me, Im still in a state of distress, so I cant help wanting to smoke sometimes. But not next time, huh? She finally turned her little face and looked up at him, ring, Severo Laris, you want a face? Dont. Pa Rouco said with a flourish, Im not your lover, we broke up a long time ago. Severo Laris didnt bother, If you dont want to be my lover, be Mrs. Laris. Professor Laris, your face is on the floor, pick it up. Severus Laris looked at her, with his deep gaze, and said, I cant want anything, I only want you. Chapter 905: Convincing her to go out Adam Rouco and Pa Rouco returned to La Ciudad Santa one after the other. During dinner, Adam Rouco has little appetite and looks at the two children sitting next to him eating. Estre Berrocal gives Pa Rouco a piece of Ribs and says, Eat more meat, you are much thinner now than when you were a child. Lucio Rouco scoffs, My sister was a real foodie when she was a kid, she would even snatch thest slice of dragon fruit from her fruit te. Adam Rouco picked up a braised shrimp and put it on the little te in front of Pa Rouco, saying, You like shrimp, have some more. Soon the little te with the crockery in front of Pa Roucos eyes, is full. Pa Rouco smiled and said, Dad, Mom, whats wrong with you today, I can eat whatever I want, I cant finish it if you have too much. Its okay to keep it if you cant finish it, eat it. Estre Berrocal looked at her daughter sweetly. Lucio Rouco became deliberately jealous, Sis, look how partial mom and dad are to you, they always give you food and leave me out, is that fair? Estre Berrocal took another piece of Costis and handed it to Lucio Rouco: Here, yours. Adam Rouco took a meatball and handed it to his sons bowl, growling in passing, Brat. Lucio Rouco is a child, still an independent child from a young age, and this time his parents give him food and he is ufortable. Mom and Dad, you have to stop giving me food, I can see I cant stand it, I get goose bumps. The familyughed out loud at Lucio Roucos amusement. After dinner, Adam Rouco went to the studio with Estre Berrocal. In the studio, Estre Berrocal asked, Did you go to Imperial to see Severo Laris?. See, I even beat him up. Adam Rouco sulked, with a thick cloud of sadness under his eyes. Estre Berrocal grabbed his hand and looked at him, asking worriedly, And what did he say? He and Paulita met a long time ago in the country and I told him to stop appearing in front of Paulita and he refused to stop. Estre Berrocals eyes fluttered and her voice grew cold, So what do you mean you want to hurt Paulita a second time? Adam Rouco said, Severo Laris asked us to give him another chance and he promised me that he would help Paulita heal and return Paulita intact to us. Can his promises be trusted? He is not a doctor, how can he help cure Paulita, and if Paulitas heart condition is really his, then he is the one irritating Paulitas condition by being so erratic. Adam Rouco was silent for a moment, then took his wifes hand between his and took a deep breath, Im not sure if its a good solution, but at least, its a solution; Paulitas illness was mostly caused by Severo Laris, and you have to tie the bell. You remember when I had my personality disorder, it was you who ended up working with Esteban Zaragosa to cure my other personalities as well. Estre Berrocal swallowed, her eyes pained, But Severo Laris is not you, and I dont believe you. You should believe me, I have a good eye for people, Severo Laris is not that unreliable. Besides, Paulita is the one who fell in love with Severo Laris, and how bad can a man be that Paulita falls in love with? Estre Berrocals eyes blushed as she recalled Paulitas miscarriage seven years ago and she pouted, I know Severo Laris was a thousand times better, but he ended up hurting Paulita, Adam, and I dont want Paulita to get hurt anymore, Im heartbroken. Now she doesnt say as much in a week as she used to say in a day. Adam Rouco reached Estre Berrocal, closed his eyes and sighed, I know. Estre Berrocal choked, Ever since I found out that Paulita was depressed, I watched her on the sly. I noticed that she was always alone and self-absorbed, and I wanted to get close to talk to her, but I was afraid to bother her. Now that Paulita is back, next to us, I wont let anyone hurt her again. Estre Berrocal wiped her eyes and asked, What about Severo Laris, are we going to let them have contact? What if Paulitas condition worsens? Adam Rouco thought deeply and said, Prove it, if Severo Laris aggravates Paulitas condition, I will see to it that Paulita is treated abroad so that Severo Laris cannot find her. Adam Rouco received two invitations to the ball. Lucio Rouco yed with the two invitations and joked, The masked ball, Papa, are you going to take Mama to see what you can do to attract the butterflies? Adam Rouco patted his son on the head and suggested, These kinds of parties are for you kids, so take your sister to rest. Lucio Rouco frowned, My sister is definitely not going. Thats all you got? Your sister doesnt want to go and you wont convince her? scoffed Adam Rouco. Lucio Rouco held up the two invitations and raised an eyebrow, Whats in it for you? Adam Rouco looked at his son and then said in a soft voice, You can take all the cars in the garage. Lucio Rouco gave an OK sign and then patted himself on the back, I got it, Ill get my sister out of the house. In the evening, Lucio Rouco went to Pa Roucos room with the two invitations to the dance. Sister, the masked ball is a lot of fun,e with me.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco said, Why do you need me to apany you if you want to go yourself, you are not three years old. Gee, sis, you dont look bored. Im not bored. Lucio Roucos heart was in the right ce and he decided to take a big step: Sister, Im going to tell you something, a girl I really like is going to go to this dance and I want to try to see what attitude she has with me. What does that have to do with whether or not I go to the dance? Of course it does! Im trying to get you to pretend to be my girlfriend to irritate her, and if she gets mad, it means she likes me too. Pa Rouco was somewhat convinced and frowned slightly, Lucio Rouco, you really are very childish. Lucio Rouco grabbed her arm and pouted, Sister, help me!. Okay, Ill go, wont I? Stop pouting, I have goose bumps. Lucio Rouco hooked his lips and a smile of triumph shone under his eyes, Then its a deal, no turning back!. In the evening, Lucio Rouco was called by Tauro to y. The two went to an elegant club to y billiards. Tauros people were already there when Lucio Rouco arrived at the club in the blue Maserati. Lucio Rouco got out of the car and Tauro looked behind him and asked, Why didnt Orangee?. Well, no way, my sister is not in a good mood since she came back from America and stays at home. To get her out of the house, you still have to make a big move. As we talk, Lucio Rouco and Tauro enter the club together. Lucio Rouco asks, What table? Taurus said, Or that table from before, didnt you say it was the only table that had an aura to you? That table, Ive always had it wrapped. When Lucio Rouco and Taurus entered the club, they found that the table they had originally set up had been upied. Chapter 906: I’m Your Future Brother-in-law Since Lucio Rouco and Tauro oftene to this exclusive club to y pool, they have taken the table that upies seat C in the billiard room. Lucio Rouco has joked before that the table was an aura to him. Its a very bad thing too. When you change tables, the tide seems to turn and Taurus always wins. As long as he ys at the C table, Lucio Roucos chances of winning are 80 to 90%. Previously, Taurus had asked for a table change to y for this. But its fun to have yours change tables to y, its another thing if they hijack your own pocketed pool table on the spot. upying his table was Lucio Roucos nemesis at the school, s Carnero, and his henchmen along the way. s Carnero picks up his pool cue and his little brother, standing behind him, is busy handing out chocte powder and rubbing the leather head of the cue for him. Lucio Rouco cast a disdainful nce at s Carnero and smiled in a bandolier way, If you want to y pool, this table is yours Mr. Lucio. s Carnero picked up his pool cue, which had been rubbed with choco powder, and took aim at the cue ball mother on the table, hitting it with a single blow and scattering those target balls. s Carnero straightened up from the pool table and said, Lets see if your name is written on this table Lucio Rouco, Ive been looking for your name and I cant find it, so Mr. Firste, first served, even if Mr. Lucio is a bully, he has to know the rules, right? s Carnero sat on one leg on the pool table, clearly to pick a fight. Lucio Rouco said, Tauro, go find the club manager and ask him to tell him who has been hired for this table. Before long, Tauro called the club manager. Lucio Rouco is the prince of La familia Rouco, whom the manager does not dare to offend, and as for this s Carnero, who is also the son of an official family, it is not easy to offend him either. Both sides are powerful and can only be reasoned with. The manager put his eyes on the bridge of his nose and smiled kindly, Prince s, its like this, Mr. Lucio has been a regr customer of our club, this table he had previously reserved with his friends throughout the year, so this table is not usually for other customers, its a kind of pool table exclusive to Mr. Lucio. s Carnero sat down at the pool table, raised his pool cue and punched the manager in the chest with great force, rude and domineering, You mean that today I have to give this table to Lucio Rouco, dont you?. The manager was jabbed backwards by s Carneros pool cue, but with a grin piled on his face, he said, In theory, yes. s Carnero raised his pool cue to prod the manager again when Lucio Rouco, with a cold, handsome face, suddenly grabbed s Carneros pool cue. Embarrassing, isnt it? s Carnero jumped down from the pool table and reached out to point to Lucio Roucos chest, Lucio Rouco, whos a scoundrel, who are you talking about? I said you. Lucio Rouco ps s Carneros shoulders in an over-the-shoulder punch. Bang! Ah! Two voices,nding at the same time. Taurus stepped aside, unscrewed a bottle of soda and took a leisurely sip, unsurprised at the tragic state of affairs. Lucio Rouco pulled his schoolboy tie from the cor of his white shirt and dropped it to the floor, cor slightly open. He nced at s Carneros henchmen, Anyone else want toe? Alone or together? Seeing this, the young men showed fear and retreated directly. s Carnero, his body aching as if crumbling, saw his boys running away and burst out, Shit! You bunch of faggots! Lucio Rouco looked at s Carnero on the ground and sneered, You have the nerve to face you Mr. Lucio with such a weak fighter, youre tired of living. s Carnero got up from the floor and ran to the door of the billiard room with a painful thump, then stood in the doorway pointing at Lucio Rouco and arrogantly saying, Wait for your grandfather s! Then Ill kill you, grandfather. Lucio Rouco sat on the pool table, with one long leg on the floor, with azy posture, ying with a pool cue in his hand, gesturing to the thug at the door, You Mr. Lucio are waiting for him. Taurus finishes the bottle of soda, his long, bony hands squeezing the aluminum bottle and tossing it in the trash.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Taurus approached with his hands in his pockets and a mocking look, Come on, Mr. Lucio. Lucio Rouco asked, Two out of three, or three out of five? Taurus raised an eyebrow, How about six out of ten? Lucio Rouco hooked his lips, lifted his pool cue and nudged Taurus shoulder with a lopsided grin, You want to stay up until the wee hours of the morning, you little hick? Taurus raised his hand, swinging the pool cue over his shoulder with graceful, clear movements, and said, Little Chibi wont rest until he wins today. Lucio Rouco got off the pool table and cursed with augh, Bitch! Mr. Lucio let you have a game today. On this side, Lucio Rouco and Tauro opened the entrances. Severo Laris, not far away, at a separate table, called the waiter and quietly ordered, Bring them something to drink, on me. Yes, Professor Laris. Soon after, the waiter came over with two mojitos. Lucio Rouco and Taurus look at each other. The waiter said, Mr. Lucio, Mr. Tauro, these two cocktails are from Professor Laris at table 12, take your time and enjoy them. Professor Laris? Lucio Rouco looks over to table 12 and frowns slightly. This man, he thought, looked familiar, but he couldnt remember where he had seen him before. Taurus put down the taco, reached over, picked up the mojito, took a sip and asked, You know? Lucio Rouco shook his head, I dont know him, I guess hes trying to get to me and take care of my fathers business. Taurus looked at the mojito he had taken a sip in his hand, I drank it, did I eat someones mouth?. Lucio Rouco took another mojito and took a generous sip, arrogant and bandit: Do I look like a man who eats peoples words? The wine, he asked for it, I didnt promise to do anything for him. Taurus looked at the guest at table 12, frowned and said, You look familiar to me too. Dont bother, lets get on with it. Lucio Rouco rubbed the leather head of his cue with the coquina powder, before leaning over and hitting the red cue ball into the pocket in a single stroke against the mother ball. At table twelve, Severo Laris, leaning on the table with one hand and controlling the cue with the other, took precise aim at the target ball and pocketed a shot. Salvino nced at the two teenagers at table nine and said, Boss, my brother-inw doesnt seem to be paying attention to us. Without looking away, Severo Laris looked at the object ball, hit it and dialed it back, Thats because he doesnt know Im his future brother-inw. Salvino touched his nose and thought: if his brother-inw knew you were his future brother-inw, hed probably be throwing a punch right now. Salvino has seen it all, the Rouco family, not to be messed with. Who dares to throw a fist at Severo Laris outside, The Rouco family dares to do it, and does it with ferocity. The boss did not fight back and had to be beaten. After pocketing all the target balls on the table, Severo Laris dropped his club, straightened up and headed to table nine. Taurus stopped moving, straightened up and lifted his chin towards Lucio Rouco. Lucio Rouco turned his head and saw Severo Laris walking toward him. Severo Laris stood in front of Lucio Rouco, holding a business card between his long fingers, and handed it to him, saying spontaneously and calmly Get to know me, I am Severo Laris, your future brother-inw. Chapter 907: I want you to take pity on me. Future brother-inw? Lucio Rouco shifted, scrutinizing the handsome man before him, frowning, What did you say? I didnt hear you. Future brother-inw? This guy, whose future brother-inw is he? Lucio Rouco only has one sister, if he remembers correctly, and his father is around, so there shouldnt be any lost illegitimate children either. Severo Laris was extremely patient and raised his eyebrows slightly as he said, I am your sisters fiance, Severo Laris. Severo Laris Severo Laris Lucio Rouco suddenly remembered the name of the man who caused Pa Roucos abortion seven years ago. Seven years ago, Pa Rouco had a miscarriage, and this guy was responsible! Lucio Roucos eyes instantly grew cold as he stared at Severo Laris: Youre the bastard who abandoned my sister and made her miscarry seven years ago? The atmosphere, full of smoke and war, Lucio Roucos eyes, could kill. Lucio Rouco grabbed Severo Laris by the cor of his shirt and the two came face to face. Severo Laris swept his gaze around in a nonchnt manner and warned, There are too many people here and fights can be annoying, I know this club has a practice room upstairs, go there and I can let you have a good fight. Tauro was surprised that people were still beating up on his doorstep these days. Lucio Rouco was also a bit surprised, not expecting the man to have a sense ofmitment, and he tossed the ne to Severo Laris with a ruthless look, saying, Trust you! Lucio Rouco led them out of the billiard room and toward the door. Severo Laris hooked his thin lips, sharpened his fingers and slowly straightened the cor of his shirt. And then he turned and followed Lucio Rouco and together they walked out of the billiard room. Salvino hurried to follow him, Boss, did you really let that kid bully you?. Severo Laris eyes flickered slightly and he said quietly, If taking a loss and getting beaten up is all it takes to enlist the people closest to thedy, why not? Thats earned. Salvino: old and crafty.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. When we arrived at the practice room, Severo Laris had just entered when Lucio Rouco turned around and punched him violently in the face. The teenager rushed in and his punches were so hard that Severo Laris had a little blood gushing from the corner of his lips. Lucio Rouco gritted his teeth and said, Get away from my sister!. Severo Laris raised his hand, his fingers wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said firmly, word for word, Shell die if I leave her. Boom! Another fist smashed into Severo Laris face. Lucio Rouco almost gritted his teeth: Dont do it, you fucking narcissist! Who do you think you are? My sister is unlucky to have met you. Severo Laris said calmly, Indeed, it was her bad luck that found me, but it was my luck. A blow, a blow, another blow. Severo Laris never fought back. Lucio Rouco cursed, Why didnt you defend yourself, trying to y the poor man in front of my sister? Severo Laris said, Enough fighting, we can talk. Talk about what? Talk about my past with your sister, everything you dont know. fuck. This guy, who doesnt understand humannguage, is tired of living. Lucio Rouco punched again. A trickle of blood emerged from the corner of Severo Laris mouth, but he didnt care, and just wiped it nonchntly with his fingertips. In the end, Lucio Rouco yed until his hands grew tired and his temper was a little restless. What exactly do you want? Severo Laris tugged at the corner of his bloody mouth and said, Tell me what your sister eats and does at home and what state shes in. Who the fuck am I to tell you? Severo Laris smiled slightly, unhurriedly, and said, By virtue of the fact that I am your future brother-inw. What the fuck! Lucio Rouco returned home and shook his fist that had hit Severo Laris countless times. Cant the guy feel the pain? Hes a little sore from all those blows. Lean on. And a real weirdo. He should have known that the man his sister fell in love with, that weirdo, could be anything but normal. Lucio Rouco thought about it and threw a few more punches. Pa Rouco is sitting on the couch in the downstairs living room, watching TV. Lucio Rouco nces at the TV, its a Teletubbies cartoon. She looked at the pendulum of the European clock hanging on the wall, it was 1 a. m. and she was sitting in the living room watching the Teletubbies instead of sleeping. Sister, are you all right? Pa Roucos gaze went straight to the television, not listening to him. Lucio Rouco approached her and shouted, Sister!. Pa Roucos body shuddered slightly and she looked back, her whole body slightly tired, You just came back. Lucio Rouco said, Yes, tonight I met a strange man who wanted me to beat him up and wouldnt let me go until I did, he wouldnt stop until he got what he wanted, it was horrible. Pa Rouco looked at the Teletubbies on TV and said absentmindedly, You got into a fight with someone again. Its not that I wanted to fight, its that the other one didnt want to die and blocked me and insisted that I hit him. Who is that cheapskate. Pa Rouco was still watching television. The corners of Lucio Roucos mouth twitched and he really wanted to say: your husband. Lucio Roucos eyes darkened for a moment as he thought about what Severo Laris had said to him, and he walked over to Pa Rouco, snatched the remote control from her with his split hand and simply turned it off. Stop watching, go to bed, itste, girls tend to get old when they stay upte, dont you know that? I cant sleep. Pa Rouco sat on the sofa and looked at her brother across from her. Lucio Rouco sighed and, instead of handing her back the remote control, said, You have to sleep even if you cant, how do you know you cant sleep until you try? Pa Rouco, dejected and in low spirits, gets up from the sofa and heads listlessly towards the stairs, putting on her slippers. Lucio Rouco looked at her lonely back and suddenly called out to her solemnly, Sister. Pa Rouco turned her head to look at him, Whats the matter? He pursed his thin lips and looked at her, speaking to her in a serious tone for the first time, Whatever happens, dont forget that you still have me, Papa, Mama and Grandpa. We are your closest rtives, and no matter what problems you encounter that you cant solve, we will help you. Pa Rouco froze, thenughed and said, Whats wrong with you, did you get into a fight and get your brains knocked out? , Lucio Roucos mouth twitched. Im serious, Im your own brother, if anyone dares to bully you, Ill definitely help you beat him to death! Pa Rouco scratched the back of her neck and said, Well, Im going to bed in my room, so youll be going to bed early too. Good night, sister. Well, good night. Lucio Rouco was still feeling puzzled as he thought about what had happened tonight at the club as hey in bed after his shower. Lucio Rouco grabbed the card and looked at the name on it, feeling increasingly strange. But looking at the card with a look of added ferocity, he threatened himself, Severo Laris, if you cant cure my sister, I will cut you to pieces and throw you into the sea to feed to the sharks! Pa Rouco has insomnia. You take out your phone and start recording videos again, talking to yourself. And while the video was being recorded, a Facebook message popped up. Working hard to earn money for Lita: Sleeping? Trying to earn money to feed Lita: Im downstairs from your house. Pa Rouco turns off the camera and unconsciously gets out of bed, walks over to the window in her slippers, draws the curtains a little and peeks out into the night. Under the re of the silver moon and orange streetlights, a long, erect male figure leans against the side of a ck Maybach, just off the patio of her house. Did he stay up in the middle of the night ande to work as a car model in front of her yard? Pa Rouco didnt want to be disturbed and went back to bed, curling up under the covers and trying to fall asleep. But now, she was even less sleepy. In her mind, everything revolved around Severo Laris, standing by the car, waiting for her. Pa Rouco grabbed her phone, looked at her Facebook chat screen with him, and after a while, she snapped back, What are you doing looking for me in the middle of the night? I wanted to meet you. Very cheeky. If other men had said those thingste at night, it would have been foul y. But Severo Laris says this kind of thing as if it were flirting, extraordinarily belligerent. Pa Rouco replied, Im sleepy, Im sleeping. The other party did not respond again. Pa Rouco tossed and turned in bed for who knows how long, got up on her bare feet, walked over to the window, pulled the curtains slightly aside and saw that the man downstairs had not yet left. At his feet, there are many scarlet cigarette butts. Pa Rouco grabs the curtain and squeezes. I thought we agreed not to smokest time, so why are we doing it again? Eyebrows, slightly furrowed. Pa Rouco really doesnt want to go downstairs. But he was still standing downstairs and it seemed like an eyesore to her. As Severo Laris finished a cigarette, and his leather shoes twisted the butt off the floor, he looked up to see a slender figure appearing through the ck embossed iron gates. Its like an elf falling in the night. The gloom under Severo Laris eyes, momentarily dispersed, and his thin lips, with a slight curve. The small figure opened the door and stepped out of the courtyard. She approached him, looked at him indifferently and said, Now that youve seen it, you can go. The curve of Severo Laris mouth deepens, his forehead tinges with warmth and his eyes fill with affection as he reaches for her arm and takes her in his arms. Give me a hug. Pa Rouco was wearing t shoes and, at 62, she was tall for a girl, but now that she was in his arms like this, she looked a little petite. He could distinctly smell the tobo tainted by her body. She frowned slightly and said, Youre smoking again. Well, it was a lonely wait for you, and I couldnt resist for a moment, so I smoked a few. He didnt deny it, leaned toward her, the lump in his throat pressed against his forehead, his vocal cords vibrating slightly as he spoke, his voice maic. I didnt ask you to wait for me. Well, Im willing. Very spoiled. Pa Rouco reached up and pushed him away slightly, looking at him with eyes that showed the signs of a punch in the face. Did you get into another fight? Hmm. Pa Rouco asks, Is this time with the older ones or the younger ones? Stepchildren. Severo Laris had a smile tinged under his eyes. Pa Rouco: Another one of those who dont know how to defend themselves? Well, because its important to respect the elders and the young. is a joke that is not funny at all. Pa Rouco looked at the bruises and bruises on his handsome face and unconsciously reached out, touching them. Severo Laris caught the fleeting concern in her eyes. Let me touch him. Pa Roucos lily-white fingers squeezed the wound tightly and blurted out the words, It hurts so much. Severo Laris looked at her with a smile, lita, it hurts so much. So you came to me to show the bruises on your face? Its for you to pity me. The man looked deeply at her, and there was a palpable slyness in his gaze. Chapter 908: The video on her phone. A masquerade ball was held at Ten Mile Court over the weekend. Among the robes and shadows, there were men and women in masks of every color, bent on finding a partner for the ball. More than a masked ball, its a great social bonding, or a dance to meet and mingle. Pa Rouco drew a crowd as she entered the venue on the arm of Lucio Rouco. Even with their masks half off, the two siblings are still strikingly beautiful, and when in a crowd, still strikingly attractive. Pa Rouco wore a red dress with a backless V-neckline and sleeveless design, which really showed off her figure. The dress is made from a high quality red silk fabric and is of a fitted cut, which highlights the womans slender, chiseled figure. Full breasts, delicate corbones, stunning snowy back, slender waist. The skirt swished to her ankles and, as she walked, she vaguely glimpsed the slender ankles, blindingly white, under the swinging hem. Striking to the extreme. Severo Laris stopped at the corner and saw the familiar figure, his dark eyes narrowed slightly under the silver-blue half-mask he wore. Not far away stood the glow girl, her long, slightly curly hair cascading over her shoulders like seaweed, her upturned nose sporting a ck butterfly feather mask studded with broken diamonds, her full red lips beneath the mask, her red evening dress and snow-white skin enhancing the whole figure resplendently. Her lita, already so dazzling. Around her, there was a steady stream of men inviting her to dance. She stood in anguid, indifferent posture, not responding. And she did not put those people in her sights. Lucio Roucotched onto Pa Roucos shoulder and said, Sister, were here anyway, shall we dance? Pa Rouco looked at him and said, Do you know how to dance?. Howe I dont know how to dance, its just a tango, its not like I havent seen it before in our college sorority. Pa Rouco turned and smiled at him, Yeah, well, dont scream when I step on youter. Lucius Roucos mouth twitched and his gaze lowered to stare at the stiletto heels on her feet, his head vaguely dizzy. Sister, have mercy on your feet! Ill try. The tango, melodic and lively, sounds with enthusiasm. Lucio Rouco and Pa Rouco were mismatched to the extreme. Lucio Rouco steps forward and Pa Roucos heeled footes forward, colliding, on the back of Lucio Roucos foot. Hiss Lucio Rouco gritted his teeth in pain, his handsome face twitching under the mask. Sister, you can be a little lighter! Pa Rouco grumbled with a frown, You know how to dance! Howe I cant jump? Its obvious youre the one who wants to take the opportunity to step on me. The two brothers scuffled as they danced the tango. Soon after, another pair of men and women in masks pounced on them. Pa Rouco wasnt paying attention and merely spat, Look how well people dance. Lucio Rouco replied, Thats a girl who dances well too!. Just as she swung back, Pa Roucos body was pushed out of the way, as arge hand, violently grabbing her wrist, a force, pulled her roughly to a chest. Stumbling with her arms. Under the mask, the four eyes met. One with teary eyes, the other with eyes full of affection. The mansrge hands, encircling her soft back, bent to her ear and praised, You look beautiful today. It is the voice of Severo Laris. Pa Rouco, slightly stunned, reached out to push him away, but Severo Laris tworge hands held her firmly and his voice whispered in her ear, It would look very bad for me if you pushed me away in public. At least finish the dance, eh? Throughout the tango, Pa Rouco waspletely passive, as if Severo Laris was making fun of her, and every time she did not cooperate, Severo Laris picked her up and spun her around. In tango, it is customary for the man to lift his partners waist and spin her high. But thats too often. She was about to faint. After a good tango, Pa Rouco hurriedly slipped out of his arms and turned around to run out of the dance at high speed. Severo Laris hooks his lips and strides after him. As he exited the ballroom, Pa Rouco removed the ck feathered butterfly mask from her face. Revealing a yful little face of exquisite beauty. Damn Lucio Rouco, did he push her on purpose? Ill be sure to cut it offter. The girl stood there, heated and irritated, her long, slender fingers tousling her long, seaweed-like, slightly curly hair over her shoulder. Severo Laris stood a short distance away and saw the clear, moving tattoo on the back of her snow-white shoulder beneath her long, tousled hair. lita love deep. The tip of her heart, trembling. She stood there, perhaps with heels too high on her feet, and kicked with a little disgust, scowling at her white forehead, arrogant and cute. Not far away, there is a spring that crashes. Severo Laris watched her walk towards the spring pool, before sitting on the edge of it, kicking off her heels, picking up her evening dress and dipping her white feet into the water. A moment of coldness caused Pa Rouco to slightly narrow her pretty almond-shaped eyes. She was very greedy for the cold. Severo Laris did not want to approach her for a moment and merely stood a short distance away and watched her in silence. The silver streetmps glittered in the water of the fountain pond, reflecting her pretty, beautiful face in the sparkling waves. She tapped her feet on the fountain pond and stirred the water. Cool white skin, plum-stained and slightly curved lips, with delicate but distant and indifferent features. Misanthropy. Like a little witch in the silver light of the dark night. Severo Laris leaned against that Roman column and contemted it for a long time. Until the little witch took her feet out of the fountain pool. Only then did Severo Laris pass in faith. Pa Rouco dried her feet and had just put on her shoes when Severo Laris stepped in front of her. Severo Laris looked behind her at the rattling fountain and under his dark eyes was mockery, A fountain for you to use as a footbath? Pa Rouco walked past him with her chin up, arrogant, blurting out a nonchnt, Its not your fountain, none of your business. The Ten Mile Vista estate, of which The Rouco family is a shareholder. Was he getting in her way by washing his feet in his own fountain? She walked right past him. Severo Laris has his hands in his pockets and smiles indulgently. The eye, dropped on the edge of the fountain pool, was his abandoned cell phone. It was the same old castoff. Severo Laris bends down and picks it up. Looking at his phone, the smile on the mans thin lips became more indulgent. Severo Laris had no intention of going for it immediately to return it. There is no hurry. Wait for it, go to the door and ask for it. Back at Vi Moon Lake Road. Severo Laris fumbles with his phone and ys with it. The password is a four-digit number and, no need to think about it, its his birthday. He logs in, correctly, to go to the phones home page. He had no intention of prying into his private life. She had no intention of intruding on her privacy, but as her future husband, she felt the need to use the rights that status gave her in advance. Check the post is not so much, Severo Laris is not so vulgar. Trying to understand his life is serious. The gallery, the photos are the most direct indication of the state of his life. Over the years, he did not post much on the socialwork, but he must have been in the habit of taking pictures. Severo Laris clicked on it and casually scanned it.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. Eyes, falling on those ck videos. Severo Laris frowned slightly and clicked on it. In the video, its dark, indoors, no lights. The camera reveals a small, gaunt, familiar face, speaking to the camera. Today is day 367 since I broke up with him. Bad weather, a year since we broke up and I still seem to miss him Today is the 387th day since breaking up with him Today is the 390th day since breaking up with him Chapter 909: She’s a Fool 1 In total, there are over fifteen hundred videos.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. The background is all early morning, darkness. Severo Laris goes to theputer and sits in front of it, going over line by line, without missing a detail. Every word Pa Rouco says in the video, every expression she makes, does not escape Severo Laris. In the quiet of the night, the only sound was her speaking on the video, her voice haggard and pale. Today is day 900 since I broke up with him. Ive seen him on the news again, Ive heard hes doing well in his career now, I always knew he was good and would shine. But there will probably be a lot of people seeing how good he is now, I dont want a lot of people to see how good he is Today is day 912 since I broke up with him. Im losing sleep again, its my birthday and the day I met him three years ago. He also put the imperial block door code on this date, I think he has changed now Today is day 923 of the breakup with him andtely its been taking my sleep away. Dad called me to see how I was doing and told me he wasing to visit me in Phdelphia with Estre and I wasnt looking forward to seeing them Today is the 934th day since I broke up with him. Its been bad weather in Phdelphiately and I always forget my umbre and get soaked. I always think someone will pick me up at the school gate, like three years ago, but he wont pick me up from school. Today is day 950 of breaking up with him. Ive been away from home too long and Im a little homesick Today is the 955th day since I broke up with him. I want to eat minced pork with pickled beans and rice, but I cant find the dish in Phdelphia restaurants and I dont know how to cook Today is day 967 since I broke up with him. stern Laris, I miss you so much, will youe see me? In this video, she appears to be smiling and aggrieved, with slightly red eyes. Severo Laris fingers twitched and he held down the pause button. He couldnt look away, his emotions like spilled and very aged wine, his chest burning with acrimony. Watching the above videos, at the beginning of each, there is a record of the time and number of days she broke up with him, it is throbbing and startled. It turned out that, for so long, she had loved him as much as he did. He thought he was the only one who had tossed and turned in the dark of night thinking about him all these years. He thought she would miss him too. She might miss him when she was lonely, when no one would cook for her, or when she was sick and had a fever and wanted him to take care of her. But she never imagined she would miss him so much, that she would miss him to the point of losing sleep and not being able to lift her spirits for anything. Severo Laris takes a deep breath, his fingers tremble slightly, and he touches it again. Today is day 985 since I broke up with him. Ive waited so long and it really doesnt seem like Severo Laris ising for me. I really want to go see him. Hes in New York. I even have the address of hispany building. I can go to him, I miss him so much. But if I go to him, Im being humble again, he said not to be so humble. I dont want him to dislike me In the video, he desperately tries to hold back but keeps holding back tears. Severo Laris patted his heart, shaking badly, his chest was tight and sore, and his eyes had scarlet corners. The first time she hade to him, he had said, Dont be so humble, you will make me despise you. It was a phrase she remembered and believed to this day. Severo Laris could hardly imagine how many times those words had stabbed him in the heart during countless long nights. She had been such a capricious and proud person, how could she say something like that. Damn it. If she hadnt said that in the first ce, would she have been able toe to him sooner? But time doesnt go backwards and in life there are no buts. Today marks 1003 days since I broke up with him. angelo came to visit me in the united states and asked me to show him Phdelphia, he hadnt been out in a long time and didnt know which way to go. He asked me why I didnt look happy. what does a kid like him know? If I had told him I was unhappy because of Severo Laris, he would haveughed at me. After all, who would separate from someone for so long and remain unhappy because of that person all the time, Im sick Today is day 1012 of breaking up with him. Ive seen his interview, so many views on that interview, there will be a lot of people watching it I guess. The presenter who interviewed him must have liked it to keep looking at him, I dont like people looking at him like that, its very sour. Severo Laris looked at the video aggrieved, like a child protecting his food. Sheughed helplessly and longingly, silly, who was going to like him as much as she did, and in the eyes of others, he wasnt that good. He was hers, all hers, forever. Today is the 1054th day to break up with him. Too much insomnia, I always feel dizzy and seem to be getting unhappy Today is the 1089th day since I broke up with him. I wanted to do something so that maybe he would notice ande to me. Today is the 1090th day since I broke up with him. Ive decided that Im going to take up racing, Ive heard that here in the United States, the odds of getting caught are high and you get fined a lot of money if you y life and death racing. Severo Laris heart, choked violently. It was as if the blood in her body had frozen and clotted. So, she was conducting a life and death race to get his attention? Severus Laris throat lumped and what he swallowed was all choking and sour. Whatever he was doing, even if he wasnt doing those things, he would still be worried about her. The mans long, slender fingers, clenched into a fist. How could she be so stupid as to do something so dangerous to get his attention? Severo Laris eyes, red and scarlet. He also misunderstood and miseducated her, believing she was driving a race car just for the thrill of fooling around. Who would have thought she started driving a life and death race to get caught and get his attention. But at the time, her career was on the rise and she was flying all over the world every day, so she didnt have time to follow the news on the extr. He would just visit her regrly, to see her from afar and check that she was leading a good life. He hadnt really noticed the news at the time that she had been arrested for driving a race car. If he had seen it, he would have flown to Phdelphia to rescue her. Today is the 1102nd day since I broke up with him. Ive been in police custody for 12 days and he hasnte to see me. It was my ssmates who saw the news and came to get me out of jail. I am very sad, my ssmates can see my news, why cant Severo Laris see it, he really doesnt care about me anymore? Doesnt he care about me. Severo Laris does he still love me? She brushed the back of her hand and burst into tears of despair. Severo Laris was stunned as he watched the video and unconsciously opened his mouth to say one word: Love. Deeply loved. Today is the 1124th day to break up with him, Severo Laris, it seems I no longer have the patience to wait for you. Why you can stop following me but I have to follow you, I dont want to follow you anymore, if you dont love me then I will stop loving you, I will do as I say. Severo Laris raised his hand and covered his sore eyes. He did not stop paying attention to her, he did not stop loving her, he visited her almost every month for thest seven years, standing in the corner where she could not be seen. He thought she didnt want to see him again and didnt dare show up to irritate her easily. If he had known that she wanted to see him so badly, he would have appeared before her. Seven years, looking at her once a month, getting a picture of her each time. Those photos, even if they are separated by many people, maybe she is not in the center of the photo, maybe the shot is too blurry because she is so far away, but for Severo Laris, each one is a treasure. He never forgot her, he never stopped loving her. Hide it in your heart and forget it all day long. Day to day, everything revolves around her. Chapter 910: She’s a Fool 2 From the video. Today is the 1135th day since I broke up with him. I said I wouldnt follow him anymore, but I still cant help but look up stuff about him on search engines. Im so stupid, its been so long, what ex-boyfriend would remember an ex-girlfriend, but why Severo Laris doesnt love me anymore, he said he loved me, hes awyer,wyers dont lie to people, if he lies like that again, Ill file aint and make him beg without his job. But it seems hes not awyer now, it seems. When he said that, his tone was a little lower again, and he dropped his long eyshes and was silent for a long while. Severo Larisughed and cried, why didnt shee toin about him, if she hade to the office toin about him, she would have known. Silly and pretty. Today is day 1137 since I broke up with him. Severo Laris has a new love. I saw he was on the cover with an international model. I went to check the womans Twitter feed and she posted a picture of tamarind with minced pork and rice and a picture of Severo Laris back cooking. They must have been together. Because Severo Laris cant cook for anyone else, and he cant make pickled beans and pork mince with rice for anyone else. But he can, thats my exclusive, he can only cook for me, he can only make me pickled beans and pork mince with rice. Thats my favorite meal. Why should I make it for anyone else, its not like anyone else is going to like it, and even if they did, they wouldnt like it as much as I do. How can an international model love minced pork with pickled beans and rice. She doesnt like it, I do. But how can there be pickled beans in New York, where did Severo Laris go to buy them, he must have been looking for them for years, but why was he so nice to that woman, why make this dish, why cook for her, who is she, isnt she Severo Laris girlfriend He was crying with rage, his cheeks swelled slightly, like a child getting angry, his voice was choked with so much aggression. Severo Laris gritted his teeth and hated himself. The international model, named Emily, was not someone important, just a coborator. But at the time, Severo Laris turned to her for endorsement, and Emily was an international model, which was hard to hire, and the MO Group was not as strong as it is now. Emily, a New Yorker, said: she had heard that Spaniards could cook and were good cooks and she was eager to try it. Severo Laris found out what she meant; Emily had been dragging her feet with him for a long time, so he thought she had taken a liking to him and was purposely making things difficult for him. Emily also asks him if there is someone who lives in his heart, otherwise how could he be indifferent and cold even to a woman like her. So Severo Laris prepared a meal for her, just as she expected. Made with minced pork with pickled beans and rice. Severo Laris told her it was her favorite persons favorite meal. After that, Emily signed with MO Group and before long she was on the front page and trending on Twitter. But just, a partnership, with no male or female feelings. How could she enjoy cooking for another woman, and how could she cook her favorite food for another woman. Oh, silly, he only likes her, not even the world. Today marks 1. 140 days since I broke up with him and Severo Laris has started a new life. I dont want him to start a new life because his new life doesnt include me. Why he can start a new life and I cannot. I am not his little ve. Severo Laris is in love with someone else, he cooks for someone else, he makes my favorite food for someone else, but he is clearly my exclusive. I didnt want to make it easy for him. I wanted him to miss me and remember me. But he doesnt want me anymore, so I shouldnt want him either, its too exhausting. Waiting so long and he doesnt evene to me. Severo Laris, goodbye. In the video, everything is photographed and she enters the bathroom. A fruit knife was in her hand. And then shey down in the bathtub with her whole body. She took a fruit knife and gave him a sharp cut on his wrist. There was something horribly sinister about the way her skin was cold and white and the way the blood came straight out. The cell phone video, left on, flicked away. The fruit knife fell to the ground and she turned her face away, saying into the video, Severo Laris, I hate you, but I cant stop thinking about you, I dont want to think about you anymore, Im so tired and exhausted. She lifted her wrist, which was oozing blood, in front of the camera. She tugged at the corners of her pale lips and said, Severo Laris, this is blood for you, because of you. He leaned back in the tub, blood pouring from his wrists, but there was no expression of pain on his face. He muttered, If I die, youll see these videos, wont you, then you shouldnt be with another woman? She said faintly and softly, You are mine, and I dont want to share you with anyone else. Her tone is insistent and judgmental, paranoid and sickening. Morbid to the extreme. Severo Laris sat in front of hisputer,pletely confused. His brain goes nk. The cut was not only on his wrist, but also on the softest part of his heart. Sharp and painful, etched into his bones. The video doesnt end there.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Severo Laris closes hisputer in panic, hands shaking. Too scared, too scared to see a bathtub full of his blood. How dare someone who is even afraid to give herself an injection and hang water when she is sick and has a fever slit her veins and watch her blood flow all over the bathtub. Severo Laris waspletely out of control, the corners of his eyes scarlet to the core. He sat at hisputer, quietly content for almost an hour, then went out onto the balcony and smoked many more cigarettes. Only then did I work up the courage to turn on theputer, sit down again and continue watching the video to the end. In the video, his blood, still gushing, flowed so much that his clothes were dyed red. He smiled wanly and said, Severo Laris, that hurts. Severo Laris swallowed his throat, unable to even cry. He wanted so badly to cross the video, to save her, to stop the bleeding, to take her to the hospital, but he could not. When people are on the verge of death, they unconsciously call for help. Her bloody fingers, clinging to the bathtub wall, made one bloody mark after another. His wrists were bleeding and Severo Laris heart, as if bleeding, was drying up to death. It hurt so much, it hurt beyond words. Blood still flowing. She said in despair, Severo Laris, if I were given another chance, I would never like you, you are the worst. He dominated her world and destroyed it with his own hands, leaving not an inch. Its only bad when you give enough to mess up the bones and then get it all back in one fell swoop. Bad and evil. All night long, Severo Laris didnt sleep. Watch those thousand videos, thoroughly. Because Im not sure I have the courage to open it again. The next morning, the morning sun enveloped the studio. Severo Laris eyes, reddened and tired, remained emotionless, motionless, his whole being in a state of bewilderment. The throbbing, the guilt, the sadness, the remorse, the anguish, the despair that he tasted all in one night was cruel enough. But what about Lita, who had tasted it for seven years? She was in the video, holding on to hope, and disappointment, and waiting, and despair, and breaking Finally, all those emotions wore down to peace, the end of the road. Severo Laris stood up and covered his face with his hands and let out a deep sigh. He hated himself. He smugly thought that breaking up was good for her and for each other, but unknowingly led her to a dead end from which she could not get out. In these seven years, though he was also in a cul-de-sac, he was a man and had tasted all the hot and cold of the world at a young age, and was strong enough to bear it. But how should his lita, which was supposed to be a delicate bone flower, bear it? She thought it was good enough for her, but now she ironically discovered that none of that goodness was as good as her hurtful words, none of that goodness could fill the gaping bloody hole. Those are good, ny-five percent pathetic. Chapter 911: I Love You Severo Laris sat for a long time, slowing down. Last night, it was like he was having a painful nightmare.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Just watching those videos had been too much for him, while Lita was experiencing it firsthand. The heart, choked with suffocation. The cell phone ced next to theputer rings, its Pa Roucos cell phone. Caller ID for La Vi Rouco. She must havee for the phone. Severo Laris looked at the ringing caller ID and took several deep breaths before mustering the courage to pick up the phone. But after picking up the phone, for a moment, he didnt know what to say. Pa Rouco didnt have much to say and asked right away, Did you pick up my phone when I left it by the fountain poolst night? Severo Laris held back the tremor in his voice and uttered an hmm. And only then, in a suppressed voice, If you dont want toe pick it up, I can send it to The Rouco Family. No, Ill pick it upter. I was afraid that if I came to The Rouco Family and Mom and Dad saw it, it would lead to war. With that, Pa Rouco hung up the phone. Severo Laris grabbed his cell phone and listened for a moment to the busy tone on the line, his eyes vacant, just stunned. Lita. How is he going to face Lita now. After seeing those heartbreaking videos, how else would he have the nerve to use harassment on her, to bang her with that ease and staged banter. Severo Laris, just like her, carries a heavy yoke on his heart, a yoke stained with blood, stuck to flesh and blood, cruel and impotent. The door of the vi was left open. Pa Rouco came straight in. When she entered, Costis was lying on the bookshelf in the living room and was still barking, but there was no one in the living room. Costis saw Pa Roucoing, jumped down from the bookshelf and jumped into herp, rubbing against her ankles. Pa Rouco knelt down to pick Costis up, Wheres your father? Leaving you here all alone. Meow. Hungry, no food all night and Dad left him alone, he ran to the study to look at him and the study door remained closed. All night long, Severo Laris did note out of his study. Costis rubbed up against Pa Rouco and, after receiving somefort, jumped out of her arms and ran upstairs. Pa Rouco follows Costis upstairs. Costis ran to the studio door and mmed it with his chubby paws. Pa Rouco was about to go over to knock on the door when the studio door suddenly opened. She raised her eyes. The mans sunken eyes were full of red blood, his face was disheveled and a faint pale green scum bubbled on his handsome chin. Instead of house clothes, he wore a shirt and pants with many wrinkles in the white shirt, which was a bit different from his usual image of well-dressed nobility. Like a sleepless night. She froze, thinking she had been working all night. Severo Laris stood in the doorway of the study, an oppressive, deep gaze gazing down at her. Costis two melons kept stinging her legs, but he didnt react, just stared at her silently. In those eyes there were so many repressed emotions,plex and deep. Pa Rouco unconsciously averted her gaze, pursed her lips and asked, Wheres my phone? Severo Laris handed her the phone. Pa Rouco approached him and reached out to take his hand, when Severo Laris gently took her arm and pulled her into his arms. The embrace was strong. The mans arms were long and strong, as if they were trying to strangle her to the bone and blood. Her chest was crushed to the point of breathlessness. She frowned slightly and reached out to push him away, Severo Laris, let go of me. Was he trying to choke her? Severo Laris didnt half let go of her, the mans erect body bent slightly, his face buried in the crook of her delicate neck, and suddenly he said, I love you. She stiffened and her struggling stopped. Severo Laris wrapped his arms around her, closed his eyes, fought the moisture in them, and said, Not a day goes by that I dont love you. He had not slept all night, his voice was low and hoarse to the point of being unbearable, and he spoke not aloud, but with serious deliberation and even a certain pathos. Pa Rouco was held by him like a little puppet that would not move. She felt the knot in her masculine throat, pressed against his neck, coil several times. Severo Laris opened his eyes and said in a deep voice: I also thought about forgetting you, thinking negatively about parting and never seeing you again. I went to a psychiatrist to forget you, but I found, ridiculously, that I still couldnt get over it, and by remembering it over and over again, not only did I not forget half of it, but I loved it even more. He thought he had suffered enough, but now it was ridiculous to realize that his little pain was nothing. He could console himself by escaping to Phdelphia to see her. She, for her part, can only soothe the bone-deep thoughts through some vapid videos and interviews hes done on the inte. Its all his fault; he is evil, the worst of all. Pa Roucos chin, forced to rest on his shoulder, blinked as she reacted for a long moment. Did he say he loved her? Can you let go of me now? Severo Laris wiped the mist from his eyes and slowly released her. Pa Rouco handed the phone back to him, a little wary, looking at him defensively, Have you looked at my phone? Severo Laris needs to preserve his dignity and his bruised and battered heart. After all these years of experience and cloak and dagger, Severo Laris was the one with the upper hand, after all, and he calmly said, No. Pa Rouco said, He left. She turned away. Suddenly, Severo Laris embraced her again from behind, sping her whole body in his arms. Severo Laris, what are you doing? Severo Laris said, Iita, from now on, whatever happens, Ill face it with you. She will not be left alone again, so alone. Pa Rouco smiled with her lips and said lightly, But you are never there when I need you. Severo Laris throaty mouth, suppressed and full of acidity, pressed against her neck and said, Mer, give me one more chance, okay? Her tone, humble and pleading. Pa Rouco said indifferently, But Severo Laris, I dont love you now. Severo Laris was neither discouraged nor saddened; he assumed that would be her response. Its okay, its okay that you dont love me, just let me take care of you. Pa Rouco frowned slightly. She didnt understand why he had suddenly said something like that; it was he who wanted to break up with her. It was he who said, Pa Rouco, stop bothering me. It was he who said: Pa Rouco, I dont love you anymore. But now, why talk about loving her, bothering her and making this pretense of affection? Was it seven years of experimenting with other women and wanting to go back to her? But she, for her part, did not want an impure Severo Laris, nor a Severo Laris who did not love her with all his heart. For Pa Rouco, it was a betrayal, as Severo Laris tried to start a new life with another woman. That kind of betrayal is worse and more unforgivable than breaking up with her. Because she thought that even if they broke up, they were still a couple and he was her man. Severo Laris, I hate your betrayal. No betrayal, never, only you, only you Chapter 912：God’s fate. La Ciudad Santa MO Group branch building. Salvino pushed his way into the office, handed Severo Laris the reports and documents and reported, Boss, the hospital project is finished, the medical staff has been hired and in half a month it will be officially opened. MO Group, under which hospitals have been established, but in the United States. In China, this is the first private hospital that is part of the MO Group. The medical equipment and equipment are equipped ording to the highest range. And the psychiatry department is the strong point of the whole hospital. With the rapid urbanization of the countrys major cities, the high cost of housing and the burden on Spanish families, there is no shortage of people suffering from mental illness, yet there is ack of awareness and treatment of mental illness in the country. In manyrge hospitals, psychology departments are not well developed and there are only a few psychologists with authority. The MO Group has the advantage of being a multinationalpany and employing many highly paid world-renowned psychologists as well as a first-ss medical team. In the future, the psychiatric-psychological unit of this hospital will gain public recognition and attention. But most importantly, with this hospital, Pa Roucos illness can be treated in secret and with the best possible care, without making a fuss. Severo Laris pursed his thin lips, his face serious: Half a month is too long, the process is elerated again. The hospital project, which was set in motion as soon as Severo Laris learned of Pa Roucos illness, wasunched without dy. Not a long time ago, but after all its a big, first-ss hospital, and this is pretty fast. Salvino nodded stiffly, the chief gave the order and had to charge forward, Yes, chief. Severo Laris asked again, Hows that Pas amusement park projecting along? Salvino reported, Imperial executives have taken care of thend issue and are now working fast and furiously on the final design of the entire amusement park, which, as you requested, is Pa-themed. Salvino handed the design to Severo Laris for review, who took a look at it and gave some additionalments. Good, then Ill go report to Imperial now and ask them to follow up on the problem. Salvino was heading for his office door when Severo Laris remembered something important. Wait a moment. Salvino turned and asked, Is there anything else boss? How is Leopoldo these days? Quiet enough, but hes at Imperial and hes been to the Imperial office a couple of times to make a scene, and hes been fired by security. Severo Laris nodded slightly, Keep an eye on him. Yes. MO Group, Imperial Branch Building. Leopold sits impishly in front of the building with a porcin basin, like a beggar. The security guards dragged him several times and chased him away, and Leopoldo came back begging for his life, squatting in front of the building and affecting his image. The security guard was so confused that he frowned and said, You say you are the father of our Professor Laris, what proof do you have? You dont look like Professor Laris father to me either, do you know how many people like youe to Professor Laris every day? Leopoldo raised an eyebrow and said, I dont care, now that my sons career has grown, he wants to leave me as the father who raised him, no way! The guard scoffed in amusement, I think you have delusions of grandeur! Very sick. What do you know, you little shitty security guard! Just this building of yours, I tell you, at least half of it should be mine! The guardughed and shook his head, Go away, if you dont leave, well call the police!. Its useless to call the police, and calling the police wont deny that Im your Professor Laris old man! Its called that blood is thicker than water, do you understand? I dont understand, I dont understand, and anyway, if you dont leave, well do it in a public way. After a while, a couple of security guards came in, left him alone and decided to report . Disposition of the police. A small Mercedes-Benz is parked at the curb in front of the group. In the small Mercedes, Buena parked the car and looked at the building not far away, high in the sky. In the eyes, there is adoration. In just seven years, she never imagined Severo Laris would develop so well. Thispany, Imperial, is not even the headquarters of the MO Group, which is based in New York, so you can imagine how rich Severo Laris really is. With that thought, my heart skipped a beat. She broke up with this Vidal Carda, perhaps because God had freelymanded it and was trying to push her towards Severo Laris. She got out of the car in high spirits and walked with her heels to the entrance of the group. Leopold, who was stillnguishing at the entrance of the group, immediately felt miserable as soon as he saw someone pass by: Oh, I am so miserable, what a sin! When I was young, I fed my son, drank for him and worked hard to send him to college. Now that he has be rich and famous, he doesnt love me like his old father! Im not asking him for anything, I just want him to support me! What did I do in myst life that he had to do this to me? Buena hadnt even looked at the desirous man, but she heard what he said and took a step back.Property of N?)(velDr(a)ma.Org. This horrible old man said something as if it had something to do with Severo Laris. Seven years ago, when they were still in high school, Severo Laris was on the hot seat for not supporting a father who had served time in prison, and the story went viral at Imperial College. She is also aware of this issue. Buena took a few steps backward on her high heels. She nced at the old man sitting in the doorway and then down the hallway of the building before approaching Leopoldo, bending down and asking, You are Severo Laris father, arent you? Leopoldos eyes lit up and heplimented her, Youre the girl with the eye of talent! Those shitty security guards dont look good. Buena smiled warmly and said, Uncle Laris, Im a friend of Severo Laris, if you and Severo Laris havent dealt with some grudges, I can help you. Leopold came to his senses, got up from the floor and asked, Really, are you really willing to help me? Of course, blood is thicker than water, you are his father, and even if he hates you now and refuses to see you, sooner orter he will have to support you. All right with the money! Its you, girl, who understands. Buena smiled, Then its not a good idea for you to sit here, how about this, Ill treat you to lunch first, if theres anything, you can talk to me properly after you sit down and eat. You are such a kind hearted girl! Buena hurried to help Leopold off the floor and the two of them climbed into the car together. In the dining room. Leopoldo ordered a pile of food and gobbled it down. You eat with a mouthful of grease. Buena poured herself a ss of orange juice and handed it to him, Uncle, have a juice, take your time, theres no hurry. Leopoldo pointed to the leg ofmb on his te, gnawed to the bone, and said, Can you order another leg ofmb, Im not full yet. Buenaughed, Sure. Waiter! The waiter came over and Buena ordered another leg ofmb for Leopoldo. Buena watched as Leopoldo had almost finished eating before she said, Man, havent you seen Severo Laris all these years? Leopoldo shook his head as he ate and stuffed his mouth, No, isnt he always abroad, where can I see him? He doesnt see me at all, now that hes rich and surrounded by bodyguards, I cant even go near him! Its not a good idea for you to keep going to his office, and if he really doesnt see you, you wont see him. Leopoldo frowned, Yeah! Who says it isnt? I saw him a couple of times seven years ago, look at my hair, its hard to see him, Im so worried about my hair being white! I only gave it a couple of strokes when I was a kid, why did I hate myself for so long and made it so bitter! Yes, yes, yes, yes, you brought him up then too, hoping he would be a sess. Yes, you are a sensible girl! You can tell him Ive changed a lot over the years and I wont bother him anymore, so you can let him see me and give me alimony. Thats right, its up to Severo Laris to arrange a house for you to live in. I think, uncle, ah, if he doesnte to see you, then you should find a way to make him see you. Leopoldo paused in his meal and looked at Buena wide-eyed, Whats your best idea, girl? Buena glued herself to Leopoldos ear. Chapter 913: Leopoldo’s Way of Death Leopoldo was half convinced after hearing Buenasment, I just have to find the girl you say and Severo will definitely see me? Youre not lying to me, are you?. Buena took a sip of her coffee, smiled and said, Man, believe me, this is a way out, this girl Im talking about, she had a rtionship with Severo Laris seven years ago and Severo Laris is still in contact with her to this day. If you find her, I am sure Severo Laris will be there to see you. Leopoldo frowned and remembered, The girl you mentioned, I think Ive seen her before, Ive seen pictures of her at Severos house, she always looked familiar, I just couldnt remember where Id seen her before! Dude, just give her a chance, even if it doesnt work its still a try, I cant lie to you Leopold thought that was a good point, Youre right, Ill have to give it a try, after all, if Severo sees me, theres room to negotiate everything. Thats all. Leopoldo mused, But this girl you speak of, where the hell am I going to find her, Imperial is so big I might not find her even if I look for her for a year. Buena smiled confidently and said, Man, of course Im going to help people all the way. This Pa Rouco, from La Ciudad Santa, I have researched her home address for you, and here is her cell phone number, if she knows you are the father of Severo Laris, she will see you. Buena pulls an information sheet out of her purse and hands it to Leopoldo. Leopoldo smiled and took it in a heartbeat, Its really thanks to you, otherwise I wouldnt have known how to find it. When you find it, ask Severo Laris toe and see you, and he will. Good, good. Pa Rouco was about to fall asleep when she received a phone call. Unknown number with unknown attribution. She hung up once. Then this number called back. Pa Rouco frowned slightly, thinking it was a scam call, and hung up again. The other party vowed not to stop and called back. Pa Rouco, a bit grumpy, picked up impatiently. An old but strong voice came on the phone and said, Hello, is this Pa Rouco? Pa Rouco frowned and pursed her lips, Yo, who are you? I am Severos father, oh father of Severo Laris! You are Severos girlfriend, arent you? Im not. And then he simply hangs up. Leopoldo, a bit depressed, looked at the hung up phone and muttered, Why did he hang up right!. Several more knocks followed. Pa Rouco was so annoyed that she took the phone off the hook, unaware that she was the oldest, and her tone was icy: If you have a problem, go straight to Severo Laris, with whom I broke up some time ago, and dont call me again. The words fall, break and hang. To prevent Leopoldo from calling back, Pa Rouco also had the number crossed out. But Leopoldo is not one to give up so easily. If she doesnt answer his calls, he will look for her close to home! Anyway, he has plenty of time now. Leopoldo leaned back on the cot in the small hotel and looked at the information Buena had given him. The girl in the profile is indescribably familiar. In the middle of the night, Leopoldo had a nightmare. Waking up with a jolt from a dream. He gasped in sweat as he dreamed that the girl he had kidnapped fifteen years earlier had grown into an imp to im his life. The lovely girl in the dream suddenly transformed into an imp and ran after him in terror. Luckily it was a dream. He had been in prison for many years. He had kidnapped the girl from that rich family in order to pay the loan sharks, and it was also a desperate rtionship with those social bosses who lent money to the loan sharks, threatening to cut off his hands if he could not pay them back. Later he kidnapped the girl, but he did her no harm, and in the end he did not receive a penny, not only did he work for nothing, but he enjoyed a long prison sentence. Leopoldo wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and sighed, People are poor, they really dont seed at anything. He nced over his shoulder and looked at the information again. The memory of the ten-year-old girls small face gradually ovepped with the girls appearance in profile. Leopolds eyes twitched and he grabbed the information hurriedly, looking closely at the girls family. The Holy City The Rouco family The Rouco family Leopoldo froze, that girl, the one he had kidnapped fifteen years ago, the daughter of The Rouco family! The next morning, Leopoldo, wearing a ck hat and a scarf that covered most of his face, hid near the Rouco family. When lunchtime came, there was no trace of the Rouco family. Leopoldo was so hot in the sun that he wanted to go back to the air conditioning.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Just as he was about to leave, the embossed ck door opened and a figure stepped out from inside. Leopoldos eyes lit up, it was the girl! Pa Rouco went out to buy sanitary napkins at a nearby store, as she had run out at home. As she reached this side of the boulevard, she suddenly had her mouth and nose covered with a handkerchief. Uh-uh-uh The handkerchief was dabbed with the medicine and soon Pa Rouco fainted. MO Group branch, La Ciudad Santa. Severo Laris had just left the conference room after a high-level meeting. Salvino rushed over, phone in hand, and said, Boss, its no good, the man following Leopoldo at Imperial says hes back in La Ciudad Santa. Severo Laris eyes sank and his gaze was cold and stern. Without thinking, he called Pa Rouco, but it rang for a long time before he was picked up. Pa Rouco awoke to find herself in a small hotel with her hands and feet tied to a wicker chair in the small hotel. She saw the middle-aged man in front of her, making a call from his cell phone. Leopoldo said, Severo, its me, its dad. Severo Laris over there, his voice cold to the bone, What the hell have you done! Leopoldo hemmed and hawed, not realizing the gravity of the situation, and simply said, I didnt do anything, I was just looking for your girlfriend to talk to, you always dont see me, I was just looking for your girlfriend! Severo Laris said, word for word: Leopoldo, if you touch a single hair on her head, Ill make the rest of your life hell!. Leopoldos back shivered at this grim threat from Severo Laris and he said, Im not trying to touch her, shes your girlfriend, how could I touch her! Come see me right now. Put her on speaker, I want to talk to her! Leopoldo: Okay, okay, okay, okay, Ill put it on speaker. Leopoldo turned on the speaker and said to Pa Rouco, who was tied to a wicker chair, Girl, say something to my son and tell him I didnt do anything to you. Pa Rouco looked coldly at Leopoldo and said, Doesnt kidnapping me count as not doing anything to me?. Leopoldo: Girl, how you talk! I called you and you didnt listen to me, I had to kidnap you to make youe! Scoundrel! Pa Rouco cursed. Leopoldo wanted to reply, but he was afraid to do something to the girl because Severo Laris was listening on the other end of the phone and he was thinking about Severo Laris money. Severo Laris ordered, The phone must remain open until I see her, and if you try anything, Leopoldo, you know how many ways I can have you killed. How dare I, I just want you to give me a little alimony! Bring the money and well talk! Severo Laris gritted his teeth, his gaze scarlet and furious. Chapter 914: Taking the case to court. The phone is always on hold and on speaker. Severo Laris racing to the end. Arriving at the small inn where Leopoldo was staying, with no trace of good humor, a grim face and a strong aura of ughter around him! Severo Laris kicks open the door! The door of the small inn, very insecure, has few security measures. Leopoldo was taken aback by the sudden breaking of the door. He thought the police were at the door! He unconsciously grabbed his head! Severo Laris handsome face was filled with horror. Leopoldo was about to look up to see who it was when his neck was caught by arge, strong, thin hand, and then he was pinned to the floor. Severo Laris, without an extra word, without any trace of expression, clenched his fist and punched him with all his might! Every blow, to the death! Even Pa Rouco, tied to one side in a wicker chair, is a bit of a stranger to such a ruthless Severo Laris. The Severo Laris he remembers, high-strung and self-controlled, was rarely so out of control and creepy. Leopold would scream and beg for mercy, Severo! Forgive me! I know Ive made a mistake. You know its wrong, you dont even know it! You kidnapped her over and over again and you deserve to die! Severo Laris stands up, lifts his foot and his leather shoe ms into Leopoldos abdomen, hard. In the corners of the mans eyes, the anger was scarlet in the extreme, as if it were an infernal shura. Leopoldo grabbed his leg, his face twisted in pain, Enough! Severo I really know Im wrong! Ah! Severo Laris looked coldly and angrily at the rotting Leopoldo on the floor and said coldly, I warned you seven years ago to stop bothering me! There there there! Let go of me! Ahem! And you dare to kidnap her! I didnt I didnt! I just wanted to see you! Ahem! Severo Laris seemed to have lost control and hit Leopoldo until thetter lost the strength even to scream in pain. Pa Rouco looked at Leopoldo on the ground, already dying, and Severo Laris could have killed Leopoldo if he had fought harder. She finally spoke to stop him, but her voice was calm and cold: It would be a crime if you beat him to death. Severo Laris movement, stops. Immediately relieved, Leopoldo on the ground hugged himself and hid in a corner, looking defensively and fearfully at Severo Laris. Such a Severo Laris is even more frightening than the one he got seven years ago! Severo Laris clenched his fist and squeezed his brow bone, calming the anger in his chest. The man cast a grim look at Leopoldo. Then he approached Pa Rouco and knelt down, hiding the mncholy in his eyes, and as he untied her, he asked in a low, soft voice, Are you hurt? Pa Rouco sized him up unconsciously; he was a far cry from the fierce, brooding Severo Laris of a moment ago. Thinking she was frightened by the kidnapping, Severo Laris shook her small hand with his two, looked at her and said, Its all right, Im here. Pa Rouco froze and pulled her hands away from his. Pa Rouco said, Please ask your father to stop bothering me. I know and I wont give him another chance to chase you and kidnap you. Pa Rouco left the small hotel room first and Severo Laris did not pursue her. For the aftermath. Some things, when the timees to settle them once and for all. Severo Laris tugged at the tie around his neck and sat down on the hotel cot, calming the rage that was invading his insides and trying to calm himself. Leopoldo looked at him fearfully, his voice trembling and shaking: That Severo, I really know I made a mistake! I wont dare do it again! Give me a million dors! Give me a million and I promise never to appear in front of you again! At first, he was nning to ask Severo Laris to support him so that he could return to his family in his old age. But now he really understands how cruel and cold-blooded Severo Laris is, and that even if hees back, he will not be forgiven by Severo Laris. If he were to go home with Severo Laris, Severo Laris would probably mistreat him every day. Leopoldo is cowed. Severo Laris looked at him and grimaced, You know fear too, huh?. Leopoldo got down on his knees, crawled over and grabbed Severo Laris pant legs with both hands, begging for mercy in an abject and pathetic way, Severo, Im so sorry! Im so sorry! I beg you to let me go! Can you give me a million dors? A million is nothing to you now! Give it to me and Ill buy myself a house in a small town! Ill never appear in front of you again! Okay Severo? Severo Laris looked at him with an expressionless face, as if he was looking at a dead object. Severo? Severo Laris bowed slightly and moved closer to him, saying sarcastically, Why didnt youe to your senses earlier, if it had been earlier I could have satisfied you, after all you are my biological father and without you I could not havee to this world. Hearing this, Leopoldo thought Severo Laris agreed and said with a tearful smile, Severo, its only fair that you think so! After all, we are still father and son. But the next moment, Severo Laris changed his tone and a cold chill welled up in his eyes, But why did you kidnap her again? I didnt try to kidnap her! I was just trying to find you through her, and you couldnt see me, so I had to find her! But that girl kept refusing to answer my calls again, I had no choice Severo! Severo Laris kept looking at him without a nce, but his whole being was chilled to the core. Severo! I swear! I swear I never hurt a hair on her head! I just wanted to bring her here so you could see me! I couldnt even curse her! That girl even cursed me! Severo Laris watched him for a few long seconds before words came clearly from his thin lips, You dont stand a chance. Leopold froze, looking hurriedly at the imposing Severo Laris. What, what do you mean by that Severo Laris kicked him away in disgust and said, Wait until you get a court summons. Shortly after Severo Laris departure, the police arrested Leopoldo. Leopoldo caused a sensation in the news because he was a repeat kidnapping offender. And three dayster, another social news was even more explosive.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. MO Group president Severo Laris takes his biological father used of kidnapping to court. Rouco Vi. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal froze when they saw the news. Lucio Rouco walked past the TV, scanned it, grabbed a grape from the fruit tray and popped it into his mouth. Hey, my future brother-inw seems to be a tough guy. Estre Berrocal: Adam Rouco frowned, feeling ufortable, What did you just say, future brother-inw? Lucio Rouco swallowed the grapes all at once, spat out the skins and said, Future brother-inw, not necessarily, there are variables, Dad, dont look at me with eyes that want to kill. Adam Roucos face was cold: How do you know Severo Laris?. Lucio Rouco tried to y dumb, but Adam Rouco was too astute to get away with it and rubbed the back of his neck perfunctorily. Just this guy is sicker than ever, he came to my door and asked me to fight and told me some stories about his rtionship with my sister and told me to pay more attention to my sister at home and if there was any movement and something wasnt right to look him up Adam Rouco copied an apple and threw it at her, Is that a bribe? Its your own sister. Lucio Rouco caught the apple with a quick nce and hastened to exin, No, no, no! How could I be bribed by him!. Stairway entrance, corner. Pa Rouco listened to their entire conversation and her fingers, which were resting on the staircase railing, couldnt help but tense up. What exactly does he mean? Chapter 915: Facing the World for Her Severo Laris fought this Leopoldo kidnapping case as intiffs counsel, causing a great stir and public opinion on the Inte and in the news. The true rtionship between Severo Laris and Leopoldo was instantly revealed. Opinion on the web is prized between those who say Severo Laris is cold-blooded and insensitive, and those who say Severo Laris is doing his job as awyer to bring justice to his family. In the news, Severo Laris was on Vi Moon Lake Road, mobbed by countless reporters. The reporters raised their microphones and peppered Severo Laris with long questions. Professor Laris, may I ask why you have to file thiswsuit? You are a direct rtive of the defendant, shouldnt you avoid suspicion? Professor Laris, is it true that seven years ago there was a hit on the Inte about you saying that you refused to support your father who had been in jail? Professor Laris, are you ashamed of having a kidnapping father? Professor Laris, I heard that MO Groups stock has plummeted recently, is it rted to this big social news of yours? Professor Laris, what do you intend to tell your shareholders about the huge losses suffered by MO Group as a result of your personal problems? One sharp question after another. In front of the camera, Severo Laris face is cold and solemn to the core. He was surrounded by bodyguards to block reporters and cameras, but there were so many people surrounding him that the bodyguards had difficulty escorting Severo Laris to his car for a while. Instead of avoiding the question, Severo Laris replied, Anyone would be ashamed to have a kidnapper as a father, unless they have no sense ofw or moral integrity. My father did not fulfill his duty as a father for a single day, other than bringing me into the world. He drank, gambled, abused me at home and even stole my school fees. Or is everyone here a saintly mother who can be unconditionally foolish with such an unworthy father? Severo Laris words were so eloquent, so calm and ruthless, that the journalists asking the questions were stunned. And Severo Laris struggle is far from over. As for his alleged evasion of suspicion, there is no evasion of suspicion in this case; the people Leopoldo kidnapped on both asions were very dear to me and I would have dreamed of sending him to jail, he said. Here you are questioning a man who decided to bring a kidnapper to justice and mercilessly beating a man who has respect for thew. Why dont you interview the kidnapper and explore his criminal mind? That way, maybe you, as media people, would have contributed more to society. Reporter: Nothing to say. A strong return of Severo Laris to the extreme. As the bodyguards escorted Severo Laris to his car, he turned sharply, faced the camera and said in one word, Also, I warn you that this is a private home and what you are doing here today is trespassing without the consent of the owner, and I can sue all of you. Overwhelming to the extreme. Reporter: Shock! Immediate cold sweat. Against an ordinary celebrity, the reporter wins; against awyer, the reporter loses narrowly; against Severo Laris, the reporter loses by a lot. After Severo Laris got into the car, Salvino drove. Salvino looked in the rearview mirror at his worried boss and tried to say something lighthearted, but he didnt know what to say. In thest few days, there had been call after call from the top brass at New York headquarters, nothing but current affairs. Salvino did not transfer those calls to Severo Laris. Severo Laris is annoying enough. The kidnapper is, if anything, Severo Laris real father, and the kidnapper is kidnapping the love of Severo Laris life. This matter is already a headache. And on the wifes side its more of an unsolved problem. At this moment, Salvino is heartbroken for this man.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Nobody stood up for Severo Laris and watched over him. Pa Rouco watches the boiling news on her tablet. Feeling providential. The father of Severo Laris, the daughter of a wealthy family who was kidnapped fifteen years ago, is actually her. She, in turn, was once romantically involved with Severo Laris. As ridiculous andical as it may seem. She looked at the power of attorney lying on the counter. It was handed to her by Severo Laris, who had not yet signed it and who, in fact, was not yet considered to be acting for her. Pa Rouco picked up her cell phone and dialed the familiar number. There, she picks up. Pa Rouco asks, Why did you offer to be my agent?. In fact, this time, Pa Rouco could intuit that it was a little trick of Leopoldo to see Severo Laris, and that it was not a big kidnapping if it was extended. Pa Rouco did not want to pursue the matter further, but merely warned Leopoldo to stop bothering. By that time, Leopoldo had already received the punishment he deserved for kidnapping the ten-year-old boy. On the phone, Severo Laris low, deep emotion, he said, Because of his kidnapping, you were afraid of the dark, because of his kidnapping, I had to leave you and do things that hurt you. There is also theter incident in which he became depressed and slit his wrists. Severo Laris has wondered more than once if, if Leopoldo had not kidnapped Pa Rouco, they would not have lost seven years in the circles. Those seven years should have been the best for her and for him. Pa Rouco said nothing more, but hung up the phone quietly. Severo Laris said that he had to leave her because of Leopoldo. This was something Pa Rouco had half heard. She had a vague suspicion of something and did not want to think about it deeply, mentally denying that possibility. In the studio. Adam Rouco asked Estre Berrocal, who was next to him, after reading the news that was all over the ce, Isnt it time we told Paulita everything that happened then? Estre Berrocal saw the video of Severo Laris news and couldnt help but get emotional. Adam, I can feel that Severo Laris takes Paulita seriously and that he is risking the world to fight this case for her. He really didnt have to, even if he wanted to help Paulita get awyer, he could have found another one, not that hes the only goodwyer in the world, but Adam Rouco pursed his lips and said, But he had to do it, and it was like announcing to the world that he could lose anything but Paulita, and that in this case he waspletely on Paulitas side. This is not only an expression of his feelings for Paulita, but also, Im afraid, a disguised way of telling us that he is serious about Paulita. Estre Berrocal: So, shouldnt we have let the two of them split up in the first ce for Paulitasplete safety? This caused the two of them to lose each other for many years. Even now Paulita has depression. Adam Rouco sighed, We parents were not wrong in our decision then. Parents always want the best for their children, and between a childs love and their safety, parents always go for their personal safety. There is no excuse for that. Estre Berrocal shook Adam Roucos hand and said, Paulita will not me us, she will understand us. Adam Rouco stood up and said, Its time to tell her what happened then, and if we keep hiding it, we will really be sinners. Chapter 916: The truth about the breakup then. Adam Rouco called Pa Rouco into the study, where father and daughter were sitting across from each other. Dad, is there something you want to talk to me about? Adam Rouco had rarely called her into the studio to talk so seriously. When I made mistakes as a child, I was only taught and verbally criticized. It was the first time since his birth that such a serious conversation had taken ce. Adam Rouco took a deep breath and said, Dad he hid something from you once. Pa Roucos watery eyes widened in suspicion, What? Seven years ago, after Dad found out that you and Severo Laris had a rtionship, he feared that the other man was a bad person, so he sent someone to secretly investigate his family background and his parents, but I found out that Severo Laris father, Leopoldo, was a kidnapper and that the girl he had kidnapped, was you. Adam Rouco stared at his daughter in front of him and spoke bluntly. Pa Roucos fingers under the table, scratching the hem of her coat, silent, just listening. Adam Rouco continued, I was afraid that if Leopoldo got out of jail and found out that you had a rtionship with his son, he would take the opportunity to approach you and kidnap you again for ransom. For your own safety, I flew to Imperial to meet with Severo Laris. I know you are stubborn, and that is up to me. Even if you knew that, you wouldnt have wanted to break with Severo Laris and would have taken on the family instead. So I had to start with Severo Laris, who was so caught up in the bad press with his father that he couldnt do anything about it, and it was the perfect time for me to tell him to break up with you. Pa Rouco parted her lips and asked stiffly, So he said yes? I told him that his father had kidnapped you, the equivalent of pinching his weakest sense of self-esteem. He felt guilty about you, and wasnt brave enough to go on with you, so he agreed to break it off. A long silence ensued. Adam Rouco said, When you had a miscarriage and were in the operating room, he came and I was the one who kicked him out. Because as a father, I thought you were too young for him to touch you, let alone get you pregnant, so I told him he didnt deserve to be there waiting for you. As for what happened next, you know all about it. After Adam Rouco said it all, Pa Rouco just sat there, always silent. Adam Rouco said, Even if you hated Dad, it was what he had to do in that situation because in his heart, your safety was more important than your happiness. But the only thing Dad did wrong was probably not discussing the matter with you, thinking Severo Laris was not to be trusted. Pa Rouco sniffled, looked up, looked at Adam Rouco and said, Dad, I dont me you. She knew her father would always be on her side. Adam Rouco smiled warmly and reached out to rub her little head. Im d you understand, Paulita, more than anyone, I want you to be happy and I want you to be happy every day. If you werent happy because of the decisions Ive made, Daddy would me himself for the rest of his life. Pa Rouco sheds tears and looks childishly at Adam Rouco, Papa Adam Rouco stood up, walked over to his daughter, reached out and took her in his arms. Adam Rouco stroked her head and coaxed her, Paulita dont cry, Daddy will always love you. Pa Rouco buried herself in her fathers arms, unable to stop the tears. The most unrequited love in this world is that given by parents. Long ago, she had extorted too much from her father, being willful and presumptuous, and now he wanted to apologize to her. It was her fault, she didnt know any better.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Half an hourter, Adam Rouco left the studio first. He left room for Pa Rouco to be alone. Estre Berrocal stood anxiously at the door, and as soon as Adam Rouco came out, Estre Berrocal looked unconsciously toward the studio. How is Paulita? No guilt, no whimsy, but thats what makes it all the more heartbreaking for me. Estre Berrocal reddened her eyes and said, Shes learned a lot over the years, but Id rather she didnt do that. Adam Rouco reassured, Now Paulita is sick, when she gets better everything will be back to normal. Is it going to be normal? In fact, Adam Rouco is not sure. Major depression, how difficult it is to treat, and although he is not a doctor, he knows how difficult it is to treat psychiatric disorders. Still, Adam Rouco said firmly, Yes, definitely. An hourter. Lucio Rouco suddenly shouted. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal frowned, wondering what was going on. Lucio Rouco stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window and watched in amazement as the red Porsche 911 flew out into the courtyard. Its no good, my sister has gone for another flying car! Adam Rouco looked up and, with a look of astonishment, reached out and pped Lucio Roucos hand, What are you doing? Go after them. Lucio Rouco then snapped back to reality and ran off with the car keys. Pa Rouco made her way through several red lights. The traffic on the road was impressed by this Porsche 911. She drove fast, desperately fast, as fast as tears welled up in her eyes. The blue Maserati exerts all its strength to barely keep up with the Porsche in front of it. Lucio Rouco couldnt help but exim as he drove his flying car, What a god driver my sister is!. Red Porsche 911, driving up the road to Vi Moon Lake. Pa Rouco sat in her car for a long moment in silence as the 911 pulled into the grounds of Vi Moon Lake Road. Tears, raging and abundant. She reached up and rubbed her hand hard. And then, getting out of the car, they drove toward the vi. The door to the vi closed and she stood at the threshold, fingers trembling as she entered the familiar string of codes. It was the day they met and it was her birthday. After the defeat, it clicked. The door opened. The password didnt change. Pa Rouco stifled a sob and entered, closing the door behind her. Lucio Rouco chased it all the way to Vi Moon Lake Road, but could not get in. After informing Adam Rouco, he sat in his car and decided to keep watch, but after a long time, no one left the vi and Severo Laris did not seem to return. Lucio Rouco falls asleep against the car. Severo Laris did not return to the vi until 9 pm. He was full of fatigue. Urgent matters for the group, a lot. Leopoldos demand is even more rumored. Headache. Severo Laris re-entered the vi and Costis ran at him, biting him and tugging at his suit pants. Thinking that Ribs was hungry, Severo Laris set out to pour cat food into the dish for Ribs, only to discover that there was leftover cat food in the dish that Ribs used exclusively. When he left in the morning, Ribs had long since finished the cat food. The Ribs dont serve their own cat food. The only person who knew the vige code, other than him, was her. Severo Laris realized something and unconsciously looked up. Ribs: Meow. Severo Lariss dark gray eyes were riveted for a moment as he looked up at Ribs and asked, Is she here? Meow. Severo Laris strides toward the upper floors. Since there were no lights on in the house, he didnt notice that there were slippers she had taken off in the foyer, one to the east and one to the west. He was too tired to notice. Severo Laris walked up the stairs and stood at her bedroom door when she stopped for no apparent reason. Deep down, its a violent heartbeat. He hopes hes inside. Chapter 917: Severo Laris loves only Paula Rouco There was not a single light on in the house, only natural light shone from the darkness outside. Severo Laris stood at the door for an unknown amount of time before hisrge, slender hand finally unscrewed the knob. Click. The doors opened. He stepped into the bedroom, the wide bed with the nkets arched and someone inside. Severo Laris looked at the slightly puffy bedspread and his heart trembled with excitement. The color in his eyes was full of surprise. He actually took the initiative toe to him. Severo Laris approached him and sat carefully on the edge of the bed, thinking that he had waited for her until she fell asleep, not daring to wake her. He contented himself with watching so quietly as she turned her back on him. Pa Rouco had not slept and he knew, as soon as Severo Laris opened the door and sat down beside her, that she had returned. In the small, slender hand under the bedspread she held a fruit knife. Just as therge hand of Severo Laris, fell softly upon her through the sheets, Pa Rouco violently joined, with a sharp knife, at her throat. The action was swift, so much so that even Severo Laris was a bit stunned. The de pressed against the skin of her neck, bringing a shallow point closer. Blood spilled. Pa Roucos dark eyes looked at him for a moment and asked, Did you break up with me seven years ago because my father stopped you or did you just make up your mind? Pa Rouco knows him. Severo Laris is not the type of person who is easily discouraged by a word of discouragement and negativity from others. Even if that person was Adam Rouco, it would not have swayed a man as obsessive as he was, bordering on paranoia. Severo Laris didnt hold back, his dark eyes stared at her, his thin lips spat out two words, Its me. Nothing to do with anyone else. At the time, Adam Rouco had merely exposed to her the fact that Leopoldo had kidnapped her, and it was his own ridiculous guilt that had prevented him from having the courage to go through with it. At that moment, he was not strong enough to protect her and thought that walking away from her was the best decision for both of them. Pa Roucos eyes were dripping with tears, but her gaze was cold and determined, her tears, crying soundlessly. Why are you doing this to me? Severo Larisughed a mocking, paleugh and said, I was in the mud and I didnt want to drag you, who were so good, into the mud and get you dirty like me. lita, you were once the clouds in the sky and I was the mud on the ground, I didnt deserve it. Because you felt unworthy, you thought you were breaking up with me, and because you thought that was the right thing for me to do, you said all those hurtful things! The knife, forcing another point closer to his flesh and blood. Severo Laris felt no pain as he approached her, with a dark look of affection. He said, Lita, Im sorry. This apologyes seven years toote. Pa Rouco scoffed, Severo Laris, youll never know what it cost me for your sanctimony. The de spun and stabbed him in the shoulder. There was a poof, the sound of a knife stabbing into flesh and blood. Severo Laris looked at her every time, not half resisting, I know, it was me who thought it was bad, it was me who was negative for you. Pa Roucos face was covered with clear tears, but her face was expressionless as she gripped the knife and plunged it hard into his bloodied flesh. She stared at him and said, word for word, You know, Severo Laris, this knife, this is the same one I used to slit my wrists four years ago. I keep it to remind me from time to time how stupid I was, how ridiculous I was, for falling in love with you. Severo Laris tears, silent, flowed down the mans scarlet-red eyes. He reached out and took her small hand that was gripping the hilt of the knife and stabbed an inch further, into the bloody flesh. You are not stupid, nor ridiculous; it is my presumption that has ruined you, and myself. Pa Rouco hated: Severo Laris, do you know how painful an abortion is?. Severo Laris shakes his head slightly. Pa Rouco lowered her dense eyes as she looked at Severo Laris stabbed and bloody right shoulder and yanked the knife out with a jerk. She gripped the knife tightly and shed, plunging it into his chest. She red at him, Do you feel that? Severo Laris looked at her silently, letting him abuse her. Kill. The white shirt, soaked with blood, scared and alive. This knife, it cut my wrist, but I didnt feel pain, so now, you shouldnt feel pain either, right? He pulled out the knife so violently that blood spurted and sttered, spraying her small, pale face. But she didnt blink. Tears dried on her face and she felt the pain as Severo Laris hot blood sttered her face and eyes. She lifted her little face, blood-stained and startled, and looked directly and openly at his gradually bleeding and pale and fragile face. Severo Laris, you tell me now that it was all a misunderstanding, so what is my seven years of obsession and hatred for you? What gives you the right to lie to me for seven years? Severo Laris looked at her silently. Pa Rouco has lost her mind. She stared at him and, when he didnt speak, she drove a dagger into his chest, hard and sinister. She was hysterical: Tell me what I am! Why do you part so easily? Why must I be miserable for seven years? Why must I be cheated for seven years? Why must I be cheated for seven years? Am I a fool in your eyes?? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Severo Laris, do you feel the pain? Every day, for thest seven years, it has hurt me more than it hurts you now. Do you know how desperate I was when Iy in the bathtub and slit my wrists? Severo Laris, do you know what its like to be killed by the person you love the most? You dont know, by then you should have nned to forget about me and start a new life with another woman! You dont know how desperate I was. Youll never know! You dont know how much I love you! You dont know how much I hate you! Now! Just the interest you deserve to pay! I want you to be in as much pain as I am! I want you to be as desperate as I am! A knife. Another cut. Thrust into his chest. His face was covered with blood. Severo Laris was numb from the pain and even from the iparable pleasure of the knifes torment. The sensation. Seven yearster, it was the moment he felt the least guilty. He saw the blood gushing from her chest, sttering her, her face, her hands, covered in his blood. She was clearly stabbing him with a knife, but Severo Laris felt he had received a precious rebirth. Severo Laris pursed his thin lips, the lump in his throat rolled as he spoke hoarsely, lita, I love you, only you. Pa Roucos small, snow-white hand, which held the knife, was soaked with blood. She grabbed the knife, not letting go, gripping it tightly. With difficulty, Severo Laris moved inch by inch closer to her along the sharp de. Pa Rouco looked numbly at the knife that had prated her chest and murmured, You dont love me, you never loved me If he loved her, he would not have broken up with her. If he loved her, he would not have gone to her for seven years. Severo Laris eyes, rolled tears, he swallowed saliva, looked at her cold and stagnant little face and corrected her: I love you, I Severo Laris only love Pa Rouco I love you, I only love you. Flesh and blood, ravaged by the de, the blood, flow endlessly. With the knife in his hand, he embraced her tightly. Squeezing her little blood-stained face in his arms. He lowered his gaze, kissed her forehead, his voice was weak and flimsy as he said over and over, I love you, dont stop for a day, lita, I love you, I love you I love only you. Severo Laris tears, flowing down his neck. Chapter 918: Don’t hate Severo Laris anymore Under the moonlight, a slender figure, holding a bloody knife, emerges from Vi Moon Lake Street with an emotionless face. She was covered in blood. And then, from her pocket, she pulled out her cell phone and dialed an emergency number. Is it 999? Someone is hurt here. In the blue Maserati outside the vi, Lucio Rouco wakes up from his nap and rolls his sore neck. When I look at the time, its almost ten oclock. Staying upte ying yesterday made me take a nap in the car today, so sleepy I almost missed it. He hurried to look towards the vi, not far away. At the vi, a red Porsche 911 suddenly pulled out and sped past his car. Lucio Rouco did not immediately start the car to catch up, but got out and ran towards the vi. Lucio Rouco entered the vi and shouted, Severo Laris, where are you, what have you been doing in the house with my sister for so long? Upstairs, the sound of a miserable cat barking could be heard. Meow! Meow! Lucio Rouco looked up and hurried upstairs. Severo Laris! Dont y dead! You bullied my sister! Ah! Severo Laris! You give me Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Lucio Rouco ran to the bedroom door and saw the inside of the bedroom, which was wide open. Puddle after puddle of blood on the floor. He unconsciously reached up and flipped the light switch. He approached the room and as he entered, Severo Laris was lying on the floor covered in blood. His white shirt, stained with blood, was red, but his handsome, bloodied face wore an eerie smile. At the corners of his eyes, there were tear stains. His gaze, always looking at the door. Ribs to the side, anxiously circling around her, screaming. But she did not answer. Lucio Rouco: Severo Laris killed by his sister? Severo Laris was taken to the hospital by ambnce for resuscitation. Pa Rouco had not yet arrived home when Lucio Rouco returned from Vi Moon Lake Road. Fearing that something was wrong with her, Lucio Rouco rushed to tell Adam Rouco the whole story. Late that night, the Rouco family sent numerous bodyguards to turn the Holy City upside down. Finally, the Porsche 911, with Rouco family license tes, was spotted on roadside security camera footage driving away toward the deserted riverbank. Adam Rouco, fearing that Pa Rouco is not thinking straight, goes with Lucio Rouco with his bodyguard to look for someone. Pa Rouco was sitting quietly in her car when Adam Rouco found her. She touched a handful of blood on her face, stretched out her fingers and said to Adam Rouco with a grimace, Dad, this is Severo Laris blood. Adam Rouco and Lucio Rouco, both frozen. And then Adam Rouco, ignoring the blood that covered her, took his daughter in his arms and said reassuringly, Its over, its over, no one will dare bully you with daddy around. Pa Roucos pale lips, smiling, lifted her innocent face and said, Dad, Severo Laris hurts me as much as it hurts me now, because Im covered in his blood, and suddenly I dont hate him anymore. It was the next morning when Severo Laris was out of danger. He was transferred to a VIP general ward. He had many wounds, the most serious in the right chest. The doctor said, Professor Laris wounds look grisly, but they are flesh wounds, they do not puncture any vital organs, they will not be dangerous, they are just deep and you have to rest and not work on them during this time. Salvino nodded hastily, Yes, I know. After Salvino knocked on the door and entered the room, he said, Boss, the doctor said that his wounds are not serious, he just lost too much blood, now he is a little weak and needs to recover. Severo Larisy back on the bed, not caring, but asking, Last night, who called the ambnce?. Its thedy. Severo Laris eyes deepened for a moment and the corners of his pale lips, hooked slightly. She hadnt left him after all. Salvinos mouth twitched, did the boss feel likeughing after being stabbed like that by his wife? That, boss, should I call thedy? Severo Laris frowned and said coldly, Whats the call to the wife for?. Salvino: Tell her toe over and see how miserable you look, and take pity on you in the process. Over, over to see you. So badly hurt. Severo Laris said gravely, Hees now, and hell be heartbroken. And he, not to spare you displeasure. Salvino: Who would pity you when youve been stabbed like that? Done to himself. But thats something Salvino would never dare say unless he wanted to be fired. Severo Laris said, Youe out. Salvino: Oh, well, remember to call me if you need anything. After Salvino left, Severo Laris looked out the living room window, all scorching sun. Heat in all directions. He was finally wearing the same price as her and no longer felt so guilty. Looking at everything right now, everything is good. She looked at the wound on her chest wrapped in white gauze and everything was beautiful. In a few days, it will be his birthday, and by then he should be out of the hospital too. Seven years and almost three thousand nights away from her, there was no day more rxing than the one he was having at the moment. Every day that passed would be better and better. For, atst, he could stand before her in all fairness, guarding her, loving her and loving her dearly. Chapter 919: Video of the Year Uncovered Buena was sitting at home, flipping through the news, and threw her tablet on the floor in anger. The tablet screen, instantly in tatters. Buenas eyes were disappointed and angry. She couldnt imagine Severo Laris being so insensitive as to send even his own father to jail for Pa Rouco. She still underestimates Pa Roucos ce in Severo Laris heart. But this thought made her blossom even more. Which makes Pa Rouco so easy to capture everyones attention and affection without any fuss. She, on the other hand, was going to be crushed by Vidal Cardas wife. As I thought about it, a dry heaving gasp reached the back of my throat. Vomit Covering her mouth, she ran to the bathroom and vomited into the toilet. She slumped over the toilet and seemed to realize something, her face suffused with concentration. This month she had dyed her period for a long time. At first, she thought it was the irregrity of her routine. But now she has symptoms of vomiting. Buena went to the hospital, had the tests done, and an hourter she was holding an ultrasound sheet and looking at the diagnosis of eight weeks pregnant on it. It turned out she was pregnant with Vidal Cardas child. Now the only chance she had of getting close to Severo Laris was cut short because of Leopoldo. She could not just sit around and do nothing. This child in her womb may be the only chance she has to turn her life around. Vidal Cardas wife is still childless and if Vidal Carda finds out that she has them, he can force the situation Buena dials a phone number. Vidal Carda froze when he received the call, and then coldly said, I didnt give you a sum of money, so why are you calling me, is it to ckmail me?. Buena ignored his cold words and said, I have something to tell you, Vidal Carda, I am pregnant with your child. Vidal Carda paused, thenughed derisively and said, Are you sure its my child? Im afraid you dont want me to take charge. Theres a diagnosis, Im eight weeks pregnant, so you can project the time to see if its your baby.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Eight weeks two months ago. Vidal Carda was silent; Buena did follow him at the time, and on several asions said it was a safe period and no action was necessary. Vidal Carda: What do you want by telling me this? I want you to give me 100 million or, divorce your wife and let me be Mrs. Carda, then I will give you this child. Vidal Carda got excited, A hundred million? Do you think you have a belly full of diamonds?. Vidal Carda, its your child, the tigers poison, dont you even want this child? He had secretly researched that Mrs. disease and might not be able to have children. Vidal Carda, on the other hand, wanted to have children. Vidal Carda really wants the baby, even though he believes Buena is asking for it, whatever happens with Buena, but the baby is innocent. Besides, the child can be DNA tested, so he forgives Buena for not daring to lie to him. But this is something to discuss with the tigress at home anyway. The one at home cant have a baby, Buenas womb, just in time to renew the incense for the Wei family. The big problem is that when Buena has the baby, she will leave it behind and send her away. Vidal Carda said, Let me think about this. Ill give you one day. Buena, dont get ahead of yourself. Buena rubbed her belly proudly and said, Im carrying your child in my belly now, so youd better be polite to me, otherwise its not good for the baby for a pregnant woman to be angry. Vidal Carda gritted his teeth and, for the sake of the child, left her alone for the time being. Buena returned home, not feeling out of breath. She could not stand by and watch Severo Laris and Pa Rouco get away with it, it did not make her feel bnced. Like a thorn in her side. Now that she is in this position, they are not going to have it easy. Buena rummages through her house and finds the sh drive containing the video of Severo Laris making out with her. The man in it, not Severo Laris, is just a prostitute in a nightclub. And the tattoo on the mans arm was nothing more than a tattoo decal, the kind of tattoo decal with that pattern that there are a lot of online, made to look as realistic as possible. Buena re-edited that video, cropping out the womans face, and in the image you only see the man with a Pa tattooed on the left pen pulling the woman. The mans face is invisible, only the line of his back is seen. At first, Pa Rouco was enraged by the video and smashed her phone down the stairs, and she, angered by the smashing of her phone, pushed Pa Rouco down the stairs, causing her to miscarry. Even if they wanted to sue her, they would have no evidence to point to that she was the one who pushed Pa Rouco back then. Because at that time there was no surveince in the hallways of the universitys womens residence halls. At that time, none of her ssmates saw her put her hands on Pa Rouco. Buena looked at the ambiguous video on herputer and scoffed, Pa Rouco, Im not going to let you get away with this! Buena posted that video on the Inte and caused quite a stir. Inte users have begun to discover who the man in the video is. As Severo Laris is a public figure and has attended many asions, he was interviewed about the meaning of his tattoo on his left arm. Thus, he was quickly mistaken for the man in the video, Severo Laris, the president of MO Group. Also Severo Laris has been in the news a lottely because of the social news of Leopoldos kidnapping. So the Severo Laris rumor was quickly trumped. Cybernauts have been trolling. The other day I was a fan of his and I thought he and The Rouco Family were in love. I thought they made a good couple. Theyre so handsome. Whats wrong now? [stunned] Out. Cheating? The person in the video would be funny if it was momo. [Crying withughter] Arriba, watch yournguage, Severo Laris and momo are not married, why fool them? [doge] If you say you didnt cheat on your boyfriend, you have no sense of decency, you can ept that your boyfriend sleeps with other women behind your back, doesnt it bother you that your boyfriend sleeps with another woman behind your back [funny]? Who the hell is that guy in the video [cheek rest]? Is the deep love person copsing again? This is the first really person cant casually settle down [eating melon] Beware of Severe Lawyer suing you [boo]. Good curled up on the couch, dismissing the merciless remarks, with unbeatable humor. He also uses a little number disguised as a bystander to incite in thements section. I dont see Severo Laris and Pa Rouco as anything but trash and a match! Its funny that a man with no morals like Severo Laris is deeply devout, he might even sue his father. Pa Rouco ys with a dozen men at a time abroad, this Severo Laris is a little smaller. Severo Laris was in a meeting when Salvino knocked on the door and entered. With a stony face, he bent his head to Severo Laris ear and said what was all the rage on the Inte. Severo Laris interrupted the meeting and went back to his office to take a look at the Hot Topic video. Severo Laris face was so grim it could drain water. The mans long fingers tugged at the tie around his neck, slightly agitated and depressed, and he frowned as he asked, Did you find out who did this? Its an IP address on the Imperial side, Im still working out the details. This type of video, sublime, is disgusting in the extreme. Salvino said, Boss, the wife may have seen this. Severo Laris has just been released from the hospital and tomorrow is Litas birthday. Salvino asks, Should we take this heat out of the air for now? Severo Laris mused, Not yet, its the kind of thing that, the more you push it, the more likely it is to cause misunderstandings. So will they be allowed to nder you? Severo Laris swept the video with a disgusted, icy stare and said, Let them fester and spread as they please for now, and then prosecute when we find the evidence and catch them all. Right. After Salvino left the office, Severo Laris called Pa Rouco. It took Pa Rouco a long time to pick up. Severo Laris asked quietly, What are you doing? In response to his greeting, Pa Rouco frowned slightly and asked tersely, What are you calling me for? Severo Laris said, Thatwsuit against Leopoldo, which goes to court in a week, he wants to discuss it with you. Pa Rouco said, Youre awyer and Im not, so you dont have to discuss it with me and I cant discuss it with you. But you are the one involved and I need to know the details of the kidnapping, which you have not described to me in detail. Pa Rouco took a deep breath and said calmly, Then I will send you the details of the kidnapping in text. Severo Laris: That wont work. Why? Its best to meet to talk about how the case is going, and theres no agent who doesnt need to meet with his client. Then I dont want you to be my agent, okay? Severo Laris smiled warmly and slightly, refusing affectionately, No, lita, youve already signed the agreement. Doodle doo Pa Rouco hung up the phone. Severo Laris listens to the sound of the busy tone without annoyance or anger, and his smile deepens. What a heartless little bastard, stabbing him so many times it still hurts. A meeting might make his wounds hurt a little less. Severo Laris grabbed his car keys and headed straight for the Rouco familypound. When he reached the door, he did not enter; it was not appropriate to formally meet the parents now that he was not married. Besides, the rtionship between him and the Rouco family would take time to develop. Severo Laris simply leaned against the car, looked out into the courtyard of La Vi Rouco and called Pa Rouco. Im downstairs at your house, Ill give you ten minutes to change, eh? Pa Rouco heard the call and hung up right away. She walked over to the window and saw Severo Laris downstairs. Severo Laris looked up and watched her from a distance, with an affectionate and seductive smile. He ripped the curtains of the house very tightly. Change of clothes. When Adam Rouco emerged veiled from the courtyard of the vi, Severo Laris looked at her with a faint smile as he copied her hands in his trouser pockets. He raised his hand, nced at the time on his wristwatch and sneered, Six minutes and fifty seconds, you couldnt let me wait, so you moved faster, didnt you? As he approached, Severo Laris gently took her by the wrist and brought her into his arms, holding her gently as hisrge hand touched the back of her head and said, I havent seen you in many days, have you slept welltely? Have you eaten well? He called her just to ask her these boring questions? Pa Rouco nudged him and Severo Laris frowned slightly, breathing lightly as he looked at her and said, The wound is still fresh and hurts. Like a plea for mercy. Pa Rouco said, Now we can get to the details of the kidnapping. Severo Laris opened the door, one hand on the ceiling and another making an inviting gesture, gentlemanly and casual. He smiled and said, Standing here is not the right ce to talk about anything, first we have to find a ce to sit down and talk slowly. Pa Rouco puts up with it, but people with depression are unable to get their emotions out properly and often get moody and snap back. She kicked the Severo Laris straight into the tires. Before getting into the car. Severo Laris, seeing that she had character, remained in a good mood, rounded the front of the car and climbed in. He bent down to buckle her seat belt. And he said to her, Next time dont kick the tires, they are strong and you wont feel any pain, and you might hurt your feet. And then Severo Laris long slender fingers, tapping his cheek, said, If you want to get mad at me, feel free to p me, like you did before, you are very good at that and you dont need me to teach you. Chapter 920: lita, I belong only to you. Today Severo Laris has a brand new car and ends up getting a t tire in the chapter and a hard kick from Pa Rouco. The ck Spyker heads south out of town. Pa Rouco looked out the window and frowned as she asked, Where are you taking me?. Why not get a coffee and talk about it? Severo Laris looked deeply at her and said, Its a quarter to eleven and you must not have had lunch yet. I dont want lunch. Im not taking you to dinner, I know you cant eat. In depression, the stomach is not good because of emotional depression, but an empty stomach is even worse for the body. More or less, she has to eat, now, she is too thin. When I hugged her just now, it was all a bit suffocating. I was thin too, but I had her in my arms, udios arms. We have to regain those lost kilos little by little. Arent we going to talk about the details of the case? Severo Laris smiles, Whatever you do, you have to fill your stomach first. Pa Rouco: How do you make a career out of this? You dont get big by not eating, you get big by thinking. Pa Rouco is speechless: All right, thats good. Soon, the ck Spyker pulled up in front of the bakery on the south side of town. Pa Rouco smacks her lips, whats with the buns in broad daylight? Once the two got out of the car, Severo Laris ordered two xiao long bao (small dumplings). There was no rush to fill up, as there was another ce to goter for something else. Canteen food. There arent too many stalls at the bakery in the south of town, but its pretty crowded at noon at this time. Its hot and smoky inside. It had been a long time since Pa Rouco had been exposed to such strong human fumes, and she had been living in the dark for seven years. At that moment, the zing sun was streaming through the window, illuminating her small, white face, and she unconsciously reached out her hand to cover it. The sun was blinding. Severo Laris had sat opposite her and did not want toe too close all at once to make her resist. But when he saw her reach out her hand to protect herself from the sun, he got up from the chair in front of her and stood next to her, the man being much taller than her and thus rightly protecting her from those annoying rays. Pa Rouco looked at him with a frown, his gaze was not exactly kind. But Severo Laris lowered his eyes naturally, and they were soft to the core: What are you looking at me, to see that I cant fill your stomach, lita. The two dumplings were served steaming, and the waiter brought two small white porcin tes, into which Severo Laris poured vinegar. Dont you love the Xiao Long Bao from this dumpling store? Eat it fast. Pa Rouco picked up her chopsticks and wasted no time in dipping the dumplings in the vinegar. The soup was delicious and instantly whetted her appetite. Severo Laris saw that she was eating well, smiled faintly and asked, Doesnt it smell good? Fragrance. Pa Rouco gave her face, at first full of resistance, saying she wasnt going to eat, but her actual actions gave her away. Two small meatballs, ten, and she ate eight. Severo Laris ate only two. After eating the xiao long bao at Chengnan, Severo Laris took her to the next restaurant to show off. Pa Rouco thought she was going to talk after eating the xiao long bao, but when she arrived at the entrance of Penins restaurant, she was frozen by Severo Laris. Pa Rouco: Im not hungry. Severo Laris opened the passenger door and bent down to unbuckle her seat belt before pulling her out of the car. He said to me, This restaurant seems to be well known in La Ciudad Santa, it is rmended by many people on the inte for the pastries, you should like it. Since when do you keep tipping in restaurants? Gentleman Severo Laris smiled slightly, I will certainly make a serious strategy when I invite the future Mrs. Laris to dinner. Pa Rouco broke her grip and kept walking. When we arrived at the restaurant, Severo Laris had reserved a ce on the semi-outdoor patio by the pool. There arewns and trees next to it and manyndscaped coconut trees have been nted. The patio is pleasant with the asional sound of summer cicadas, the asional cool breeze and the sun that doesnt reach this far. I ordered a table of food, many of which were Netflix hit desserts, which the girls generally love. The Kobe steak, cooked medium rare, is tough and juicy and very tasty. But on the veryrge te, just a small piece in the center to make the dish pretty, Pa Rouco ate it in two or three bites. Severo Laris poured his share on the te. Pa Rouco said stubbornly, Im not going to eat, Im full. Severo Laris did not return her greeting or the piece of steak, but stood up and said, Help yourself to the food, Im going to the bathroom. When Severo Laris returned from the bathroom, Pa Rouco ate the steak. She ate the delicate dessert with a small gold fork as if nothing had happened. Severo Laris also doesnt ask where the steak has gone. After a long moment, Pa Rouco cleared her throat and ufortably exined, Steaks are hard to eat when theyre cold, so Ill eat them myself. Severo Laris looked at her fondly, You are so right. Pa Rouco silently ate the cheesecakeid out on the marble table. The more she ate, the weirder it got? werent they here to talk about the details of the case? He looked up suddenly. Severo Laris long arm was outstretched and before she could react, the mans long fingers wiped pastry cream from the corner of her lips. All too intimate and deft movements. Pa Rouco took a tissue and wiped. She asked, Are you still talking about the details of the case? Go ahead, Ill listen. But you dont even have paper and pen. She didnt think he was listening carefully. Severo Laris looked deeply into her small face and said, I can remember every word you say without paper and pen. Pa Rouco cooed a lot, deliberately slowing down, not waiting for him to remember, and when he finished, her ck and white ebony eyes stared at him with a mocking look, You remember that well? Severo Laris raised an eyebrow and said calmly, Of course. can even remember this, you pervert! She herself could not remember what she had just said. In fact, Severo Laris didnt need her to give him any details of the case, he had already won it. He hadnt approached her in all these years and she was busy with the first andst of this case. Severo Laris remembered something, opened his phone, flipped through the video that had gone viral on the inte and asked her point-nk, Have you seen this video? Pa Roucos eyes visibly twitched, she rummaged through the remaining muffin on her te, ripped it to shreds, and with a hand on her chin and a cold little face, said, Seen it. I saw it seven years ago. Severo Laris said, The man standing there is not me. As for who exactly, Im not sure, Im still checking. Pa Rouco said nonchntly, This is the video Buena made, she said it was you and her. Severo Laris brow furrowed and a fierce look crossed his eyes, Buena?. This video came out seven years ago, not now. Severo Laris was actually a bit puzzled, but his rather high IQ still allowed him to make a good guess, So, seven years ago Buena used this fake video to tell you I had an affair with her? hmm. Pa Rouco nodded. She rested her chin on one hand and crushed a cake from a dainty little te with a fork without much emotion. Severo Laris, however, earnestly called her lita. What for? she was distracted. Look up and look at me. Pa Rouco looked up at him unconsciously.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Severo Laris dark, intensely focused eyes were filled with seriousness as he said solemnly, word for word: I have never touched another woman other than you, held hands, kissed, or fallen in love with another woman other than you. These are things that have only been done with you. You must not doubt me. you lie. Severo Laris froze. Pa Rouco said, Engracia kissed you once. Severo Laris was stunned, It was an ident. Seeing the lingering in her eyes, Severo Laris suddenly realized something and his eyes lit up with unexpected surprise. That unexpected kiss was something he remembered firmly for seven years. Lita, are you jealous? Doubtful, but sure. Pa Rouco said, I only did it to disprove what you said. Besides, she cooks for other women, which is a much bigger deal than that unexpected kiss from Engracia. Severo Laris said, What I have promised you I will not do to anyone, not then, not now, not ever, and there will always be a ce just for you, both in my heart and by my side. Pa Rouco pursed her small lips, not knowing how to respond and not wanting to for the moment, and rambled, I would like to have coffee. Severo Laris called the waiter. Pa Rouco said, A ss of iced Americano, please. Severo Laris corrected, She doesnt need an iced Americano, give her a hottte, low, with more milk. Waiter: Pa Rouco: Finally, Pa Rouco has a hottte with low influence in the middle of summer. Pa Rouco didnt have time to react to what she was about to do before Severo Laris unclouded face was already upon her. Lips touch, intertwine, the kiss is deep. She tasted the sweetness of the cake in her mouth, it was sweet and delicious. I couldnt help but kiss a little too long and miss him too much. A single kiss makes him lose control, feverish in his thoughts, but finally the gentleman stops. He looked at the slightly red lips of the little thing in his arms that had been kissed and said, There is no one else, I have always kept my body for you, my heart is like this and my body is like this, I belong to you alone. Pa Rouco stared at him for a long moment of silence before her dark almond-shaped eyes looked up at the top of a wall not far away and blinked at the camera, warning, There is a camera. Severo Laris: Severo Laris opened the car door behind her, put his big arm around her waist and got into the car, saying, Then get in and hide. Pa Rouco: She didnt want to kiss him. Severo Laris had returned Pa Rouco to The Rouco Family and was almost back on the road to Vi Moon Lake when the cell phone rang. Salvino said over the phone, Boss, we found out who posted that video on the Inte, and its the same person, Buena, who was behind thest online hacking of Mrs. Buena. Severo Laris said, Understood, go and find out who the man in the video is. Yes, boss. After hanging up the phone, Severo Laris frowned, with a frost of ice under his eyes. Good one. It was as if there was a past between her and Lita that he didnt know about. Severo Laris is not very reassuring. Chapter 921: May he soon jump into the grave of marriage. Imperial. Inside a luxury apartment. Buena was looking at vitriol on the Inte with great amusement when her phone rang. Its an unknown number. She answered, Hello. The other party was an unfamiliar, ungainly male voice: Do you still know me, girl?. Buena frowned, Youve got the wrong number!. How could I have called the wrong number, Ive been looking for you for days! Who the hell are you? asked Buena impatiently. Who do you think I am, Im Mr. A, the boss of the Blues Bar. Buena nched, What are you calling me for, I dont know you!. Mr. A, the headliner,ughed: You dont know me? Seven years ago we did a y together at least, and although I didnt want to meet you, our agreement at the time was that I would coborate with you on the video and you would pay me a sum of money. Thats not it, what are you doing here with me now, could it be that you want to extort? Dont talk so loud, you only paid to have a video made in the first ce, but now that seven years have passed since this video was made and you suddenly publish it, you have seriously vited my right to privacy. Buena scoffed, A prostitute has a right to privacy? How many female clients have you stripped in front of, and now youre afraid theyll look at you naked?Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Shut your mouth! Im not negotiating with you now, Im just informing you that five million dors, and if you dont credit my ount in three days, I will step in and make it clear to everyone who the person in the video really is, and tell everyone that its all a ruse by you, the scammer. Including the fact that you tricked me into making the video. Buena gritted her teeth: Making a video is a consensual thing to do, and Ive already paid you to do it! Im telling you, dont be cheeky! Come on, you only paid me a few dors at the time, you bagged me for one night and I had to apany you on a video, if I hadnt seen your pity at the time, I wouldnt have done such a thing for you! Now you have put my video on the inte and it has been trending for days now, I am a man with a face too! You dont even show your face in the video! The man replied, Does that even matter? What matters is that the man in that video is me. Buena was furious, not expecting to be ckmailed at this juncture. She hung up the phone and received a message on her phone. Here is my bank ount number, you have three days, and when I dont see the money in three days, I will break your lies. Buena read the message and got so angry that she wanted to smash her phone. Shameless guy! Buenay back on the couch, thinking about how to get rid of the guys ckmail, anger and venom hardened in her eyes. Five million dors, why didnt he steal it, she wont give him a penny! Inside the Blues Bar, the umpteenth bar operated by The Rufio Family in Imperial. Newly married, Rufio usually kneels at the keyboard and has made it a point to go out for a drink tonight. Bipr positive. A pair of feminine men in ck satin shirts sit at the bar next to them. The immodest ones were talking to each other, discussing how to please the rich womans heart. Boss A: The 40-year-old fatdy I served yesterday, you dont need to look at her, but she is generous, today she bought me a limited edition Hermes bag. The olddy bought an apartment for C in Imperial, a house in the middle of the second ring, thats a great deal! Holy cow, who is it, let me see it! You have to, thats Little Cs client, what are you doing, trying to take people away from his clients? The ace in the head took a sip of his Bloody Mary and said in his old fashioned way: Whats this to you, I tell you, three more days and Ill be rich. Good for you, you have a rich family, which one? Boss A proudly pulled out his phone, found the video on the inte and asked his colleagues, This video has been hanging on the sidelines for days, youve seen it right? Have seen ah, they are busting with this video, I do not say so, that what big businessmen, what more disgusting than we na, we at least with who is honest with whom, we never engaged in cheating that set. Boss As face was a staged smile, Actually, the man in this video is not at all the big boss of that MO group. Rufio, who was sitting off to the side sipping a mulled wine, lit up and couldnt help but listen intently to what they were saying with pricked ears. Youre not saying its you in this video, are you? Hahahahahahahaha Dont be ridiculous, he has a tattoo on his arm, do you have one? Headline A: Ha! You are so stupid! That tattoo is a random sticker I bought online, its exactly the same pattern as this one, I had a hard time finding the stinky woman who posted the video today, I warned her that if she didnt call me in three days with five million dors, I would go expose the incident. Really? Youre bragging. Rufio listened to their conversation and put down the brandy in his hand, the corners of his mouth slightly curved. Next, he picked up his jacket, which was lying on a card holder to one side, and slung it over his shoulder with his opposite hand. He reached over and patted the boss, Mr. A. You,e with me for a moment. The boss, Mr. A, was taken aback, not knowing Rufio, Who are you?. Rufio has just taken over the estate of The Rufio Family, which has numerous upscale bars, pubs and nightclubs in Imperial, so the minions downstairs dont even know the boss. Rufio looked at their ignorance and smiled coquettishly and mockingly, Yo, Rufio, La familia Rufio man, the owner of this bar, now do you two know each other? Late in the evening, Rufio phoned Severo Laris. Severo Laris works in his studio. After picking up the phone and hearing the sound and fury from Rufios side, he frowned slightly and scoffed, All married and Susana doesnt care about you? Rufio, on the other end of the phone,ughed uncontrobly, Man, you have me to thank for going out on a blind wave today. If I hadnt gone out on the wave, you wouldnt know how long this would have taken to investigate. Severo Laris held the phone, frowning harder, and dragged his ears. Rufio: The popr video that ndered you, with the real male character in it, was found by me. Guess what, it turned out to be the headline of our bar. And he said he was going to ckmail Buena for five million. I almost didnt dieughing. With a twinkle in his eye, Severo Laris said, Force your headliner to shoot a video to set me straight. Rufio: No need to remind me, Ive already recorded it for you and emailed it to you. Thank you. Rufio said in a fluffy voice, Youre wee. The thought of holding the rest of your lifes happiness in my hands, big brother, makes me feel like Im on a mission. Severo Larisughed lightly and shot back, How old is he that there are still headlines in a bar of The Rufio Family? As awyer I have to denounce him. Rufio: No! Severo Laris, youre breaking the bridge! Youre killing me! Youre not being decent, do you understand? Hang up, I have things to do, Im not going to talk to you. Rufio sighed, Envious of big brothers uninhibited bachelor life now. Severo Laris left amused and said helplessly, I envy you this life without freedom from being tied to marriage. Rufio threw in, When you marry Paulita you will know what a terrible creature women really are, checking your phone, checking your whereabouts, checking your shirt for locks of hair, everything you tell her will be a confession in court, like Sherlock Holmes. Severo Laris: Then you wish me a quick jump into the grave of marriage and have him prove the pain you speak of. Mr. Severo, you are a true brother! We suffer together. Rufio admired from the bottom of his heart. CHAPTER 922: LITA, HAPPY BIRTHDAY The early morning heat wave broke out. rification from the headline Mr. A. This is a video with detailed instructions. Not only has the Severo Laris scandal been dealt with cleanly, but at the same time a photo of him and Pa Rouco in the subway garage of the Penins restaurant, kissing affectionately, has been revealed, and two hot searches have been linked.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Severo Laris clicked on the blurry photo, which, despite the bad angle and image quality, was a good shot to his eyes. Salvinos call immediately followed and he asked, Boss, is that hot news going to be taken down for you and your wife? Severo Laris was in a good mood and said, No, its a good shot. It felt good to own it like that. Although there are still suspicions on the inte that this is a Severo Laris whitewash, Severo Laris himself doesnt care in the least. As for the inte users individual judgment of him, it is in itself harmless. First thing the next morning, Severo Laris arrived at the office. Salvino asked, Boss, what about that Buena? Severo Laris said, Send someone to find out what else has happened between her and the wife, and if she has done something harmful to her, prosecute if you can, but if not, a private agreement is not a problem. All right, Ill instruct the people at Imperial. After Severo Laris gave his orders, he looked up and saw the calendar on his desk, with a circle drawn on todays date, which was important. It was his birthday and the day they had first seen each other. It was a very important anniversary. Severo Laris said, I have a meetingter and I may be out of the office, so call me if you have an emergency this afternoon. Yes, is the boss going to the wifes birthday? Severo Laris smiles slightly and nods, in a superb mood. Salvino asks, Do you want me to order a birthday cake or something? No, Ill do it myself. Salvino smiled, Good, then have a nice day with the boss and his wife. The Rouco family. Pa Rouco was dragged out of bed by Estre Berrocal at ten oclock in the morning. After Pa Rouco suffered from depression, she rarely ate breakfast, used to sleep until noon and had insomnia at night. Very poor work and rest routine. After she was taken upstairs to get cleaned up, Pa Rouco was sprayed with tapes as soon as she came out of the stairwell. Pa Rouco woke up and stayed in her slippers, closing her eyes tightly. Lucio Rouco kept shouting from the side, Surprise! Happy birthday olddy! Pa Rouco clenched her fist and pulled off the ribbons that had peppered her hair. And then, ignoring Lucio Roucos surprise, she walked to the living room, poured herself a ss of warm water and gulped it down to cate some of her somber temper. Lucio Rouco, embarrassed, approached Estre Berrocal and whispered, It seems that my sister doesnt eat that, lets not make her angry!. Estre Berrocal looked at her daughter and spoke to her gently, Paulita, you just woke up, have a few bites for breakfast, but you dont have to eat much, in the morning your grandfather said he was going to celebrate your birthday today. Pa Rouco continued drinking her water and said, Birthday fired, no need to waste it. How about no guests, but we have a simple family reunion dinner, just in time for your birthday? asked Estre Berrocal in a consultative tone. Pa Rouco emitted a faint mmm before sitting down at the table for a few bites of breakfast and a few sips of milk. Estre Berrocal smiled and found something to say, Your father said he would be home from work at noon to spend your birthday with you, are you happy? Hmm. Still with the same undead attitude. Estre Berrocal reached up and smoothed back her long, tousled hair as she said, Then Felipa and I will prepare another of your favorite dishes for lunch today. Your father told me he had ordered a cake for you and I asked him for strawberry ice cream. I eat. Okay. Estre Berrocal took the gift from upstairs, carefully prepared, and said, Paulita, this is a birthday present from your mother, I hope you like it. Pa Rouco felt a little ufortable, but took it anyway, Thank you Estre. No thanks, unwrap it and youll see. Estre Berrocalughed. Pa Rouco unwrapped the delicately wrapped gift and opened the rectangr velvet box to reveal a delicate and generous diamond corbone chain, very chic and in K gold, very durable and minimalist. Shall I try it on? Pa Rouco nodded, not wanting to disappoint her familys good intentions either. Estre Berrocal helped her put the choker around her neck and then looked at her andplimented, Preciosa. She also asked Lucio Rouco to bring a small mirror and take a look at her. Estre Berrocal said, Look, isnt it beautiful?. Pa Rouco was never very interested and only responded with indifference. But even so, Estre Berrocal was satisfied that she was at least willing to pick up the family. Estre Berrocal smiled again and asked her son, Lucio, didnt you say you had a gift for your sister? Where is the gift? Lucio Rouco exhausted, Secrets. When Adam Rouco returned with the strawberry ice cream cake, the family ate lunch together. Pa Rouco also had the cake. Roberto Rouco also gave Pa Rouco a painting from his own collection, by a great master, worth a lot of money. Adam Rouco, on the other hand, was realistic and gave a straight ck card with an unlimited amount to buy whatever he wanted. Around 7 p. m.. Lucio Rouco asked Pa Rouco to change and get dressed for a youth party he was taking her to. Lucio Rouco took his sister by the hand and practically dragged her out the door. Once in the car, Lucio Rouco eagerly buckled his sisters seat belt, Princess Paulita, get ready to leave!. Pa Rouco shot a cold look, If you keep talking so much, Im getting out of the car right now. Lucio Rouco started the car in a hurry, stepped on the elerator and the Maserati left the courtyard. Soon after, the Maserati stopped in front of Vi Moon Lake Road in Severo Laris. Pa Rouco frowned, looked outside, and asked Lucio Rouco, What the hell are you up to? Lucio Rouco curved his lips in an uninhibited smile before getting out of the car, rounding the front and immediately opening the passenger door and pulling Pa Rouco out of the car. Lucio Rouco quickly climbed back into the car, rolled down the window and said to Pa Rouco with a smile, Have a great birthday, vieja! Heres a present from me to you! I love you. And then the Maserati flew away. Pa Rouco stood still, staring at the Maseratis faded backside, and gritted her teeth. I love him, damn it! Lucio Rouco is dead! How dare you join with outsiders to rip her off! The door stood open and Pa Rouco burst straight into Vi Moon Lake Road. Right now, its getting dark outside. And inside the vi, there are no lights on. Pa Rouco ran into the vi and shouted several times angrily for Severo Laris, but no one responded. Just as she was about to kick something, out of the darkness, Severo Laris approached her holding a cake, illuminated by the glow of a candle. On his handsome, clear face was an indulgent, loving smile. Lita, happy birthday. Pa Rouco stood there, frozen for a moment, as Severo Laris ced the cake on the table and took a paper birthday wreath-shaped hat in his hand and snapped it onto his head. The birthday hat was a little crooked and the way he didnt react for a moment was a little silly and cute. Severo Laris pulled a chair out of the belly of the table in a gentlemanly way and sat down next to her with his arm around her. He said, I made the dish you like, but first you have to make a wish and blow out the candles. Chapter 923: The Fall of Buena The dim candlelight reflected off her small, white face as she looked at the cake and said, I dont have any wishes. Severo Laris long, slender arms rested on the back of the chair she was sitting in, leaning close to her, a gesture so intimate it was as if he was wrapping his arms around her. He looked at her and said, How could you not have a wish? Pa Rouco turned her head to look at him, My wish is to ask you to please stay away from me, will you help me fulfill my wish? A dark look crossed Severo Laris gaze, but it was quickly disguised, I promise you anything but that. Pa Rouco blew out the candles. Severo Laris turned on the light, Im going to serve the food, Ive made the rice with pork mince and pickled beans that you like so much. She waited for Severo Laris to bring up the finished hot dish and hand it to her. Pa Rouco looked at the less-than-perfect strawberry tart on the table and said, This is an ugly tart to make. Severo Laris was not offended by the antipathy, but smiled slightly and said, You have to be understanding because this is the first time Ive done something like this. I spent an afternoon learning in a pastry shop and failed several times, so much so that even the pastry chef advised me to give up. He is sessful enough to be seen as he is now. Severo Laris admits hes a bad hand at doing this, and the cream doesnte out right. When she kept quiet, Severo Laris said, Its not longsting, but it shouldnt taste bad, do you want to try it? She didnt refuse and Severo Laris sat down in the chair next to her, took the stic knife with which the cake was cut, cut a slice with fresh strawberries and ced it on the porcin te in front of her. Pa Rouco took a bite with her fork and it didnt taste bad. Severo Laris asked, Is it good? Pa Rouco said, Its much worse than the ice cream cake I had at home. Then next time Ill learn how to make an ice cream cake. Severo Laris is patient to the extreme and treats her better than he did seven years ago. Severo Laris served her rice with minced pork and pickled beans. Pa Rouco refuses: I dont eat that. This came as a bit of a surprise to Severo Laris, who clearly remembered that seven years ago he loved rice with minced pork and pickled beans. Whats wrong? Pa Rouco threw out words, Diaphragm. Severo Laris was momentarily perplexed, but did not think deeply on the matter, thinking she was resisting because rice with minced pork and pickled beans would remind her of her old days. It was her birthday, she was the birthday girl, and Severo Laris did not want to bring back unpleasant memories of her. So he said, Then dont eat this, eat something else. Tonights dishes, though simple, were homemade and appetizing. Shredded potatoes with green peppers, scrambled eggs with tomato, jump broli, Steamed ribs with noodles, braised shrimp and a small green vegetable soup. Severo Laris took a te of prawns and peeled them himself, quickly taking out a te full of prawn meat and putting it in front of her. Pa Rouco said, Im not hungry. You have to eat something even if youre not hungry. Im not going to eat. The kitchen has made a seaweed soup Yam ribs, Ill bring it. Severo Laris got up and went to the kitchen. Pa Rouco looked at the te of prawns in front of her and bit her lip, the prawns looked fresh and soft with a spicy sauce. She popped one in her mouth. And after that, he ate another. When Severo Laris approached with the soup, his chopsticks arrived just in time to catch thest prawn meat on his te. She had a vague feeling of having been caught cheating on a test. But pretending to be justified, she picked up thest prawn meat and popped it into her mouth as if nothing had happened. Eat it all, eat it all. Severo Laris looked at her, smiling fondly, with a yful look. Andter, Severo Laris peeled another te of shrimp meat. Pa Rouco ate it all. A te of stewed prawns, which she ate almost all of it. After dinner, Severo Laris cleared the table. And then he indicated to her: Sit here and wait for me next, I have a present for you. Pa Rouco watched his erect figure walk up the stairs. She looked down at the unfinished strawberry shortcake on the table, picked up a fork and popped a few more bites into her mouth. I ate too fast and choked. He took a quick sip of water. When Severo Laris came downstairs, she immediately withdrew the hand with which she was stealing the food and ced it on the table, resting her chin on one hand as if she had no intention of doing so. When Severo Laris turned back, she nced at the strawberry tart, which was a little less, and the smile on her thin lips deepened. At the corners of her mouth there was still a froth of cream that had stuck to her when she stole it, without realizing it. Severo Laris handed her a wrapped, square gift box. He took it and slid it aside, not thinking there was surprise. Severo Laris sat down next to her and looked at her with a smile, Arent you going to open it? There might be a surprise. Isnt it just jewelry or something? No. Pa Rouco gave him a haughty look and took the gift box from him, opening the wrapping paper with a wide smile, inside was a square gift box, nothing out of the ordinary. She opened it with her usual heart, but when she did, she saw no jewelry, no clothes, no purse. Inside was a stack of concert tickets. There was also a stack of photographs. Pa Roucos fingers pause and she subconsciously reaches out to pick up the photographs, noticing that she is in all of them, although in many she is not in the center of the picture, and is far apart in the crowd of people. The photographers angle in these photos looks like a stolen shot. And the dates below each photo made your heart flutter even more. Time interval, spanning seven years. And those entries are all for his concerts. Pa Rouco held the photos and tickets for a moment, unable to say anything. She merely ducked her head as Lita looked at the photos and concert tickets. Severo Laris said quietly, I took time out of my schedule to fly to Phdelphia to see you every month for thest seven years, you said I didnt listen to you, I just didnt know how to show up, its not that I didnt want toe see you, I thought abouting to see you every day for those seven years I was apart. I go on every concert tour you do, I sit in the audience and if you look closely you might find me. I had thought we were never supposed to see each other again in this life, and I tried so hard to try to forget you, but I found, ridiculously, that the more I tried to forget you, the more I remembered our time together. When I see fast food trucks selling hot and spicy soup andttes on the streets of New York, I will remember you; when Ie home and see Ribs waiting for me on the couch, I will remember you; when I make rice with minced pork and pickled beans, I will remember that it is your favorite food; when I see couples in wedding dresses having their wedding pictures taken on the streets of New York, I will think that if we hadnt broken up, you would have married me by now. You must look more beautiful in your wedding dress than any bride Ive ever seen. Every day for those seven years I imagined you jumping into my arms with open arms and wrapping yourself around me like you used to.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Lita, I love you as much as I want to forget you, and I once narrowly thought that being apart would be good for both of us, but I never thought about how much better two people would be together. This thing I love about you has never ceased to exist, and in these nearly three thousand nights of separation, I have realized that being able to love you has turned out to be the happiest thing I have ever done. After I went to America, I realized that this loving you was the only thing that kept me going. I will die if I dont love you. Pa Rouco lets her face fall, the tears, one by one, onto the photo in her hand. She was all over it. Severo Laris long, slender fingers lift her face. He looked into her wet, teary eyes and said softly, lita, for these seven years, I have been watching you and loving you as much as you do, and I have never stopped, do you hear me? Pa Rouco looked at him with reddened eyes, Why didnt youe to me, arent you afraid that Im with someone else and wont love you again? At that moment, she missed him very much. Severo Laris swallowed the lump in his throat and looked at her deeply, Afraid. But then again, I hope youve had boyfriends in those seven years, so you wont feel so alone. Because every day and night Ive lost you in those seven years, I know how hard it is. But again, I selfishly hope that Im the only one in your heart. Pa Rouco red at him and said, word for word, I hate you. The tears, again, could not stop flowing. Herrge hands, encircling his neck, her fingertips pressing against his face, touching his hot tears that felt so overwhelmingly hot they were about to burn a hole in his skin. Severo Laris forehead, resting against hers, looked at her with a warm, loving gaze and said, I didnt let you know this, let you know that I love you, just to make you cry. And then, he kissed her. The kiss was concentrated and tender. He kissed the salty tears off her face, brushed the cream from the corners of her mouth, and lingered on the girls soft, obsessed lips. Pa Rouco choked back tears, but Severo Laris did not stop kissing her. Imperial,te in the evening. Buena was in an extremely depressed and upset mood and was heading outside the bar after leaving it to vent her bad mood. Her car is parked in an alley not far away and there is no parking nearby. She walked to the car door and was about to open it when arge, rough hand cupped her mouth and nose and dragged her into the alley. Well Several young men, big and strong, blocked Buena deep into the dark alley. This is a bar street and there are a lot of people walking around at night, so there might be some kind of hooligans and perverts. Thats a lot of people walking around at night. Buena looked at them in horror, What are you people?. You have the nerve to ask us what we are and who we are, youve been someones mistress and youve destroyed someones family and someone has asked us to teach you a lesson. With panic in her eyes, Buena knew it was Mrs. Im pregnant by Vidal Carda! If anything happens to the heir of The Carda family, you will all be punished! Hey, do you think this wild child the Carda family has in their womb is weird? To tell you the truth, Mrs. Carda is asking us to fix the child in her womb! Sensing something was wrong, Buena lifted her legs to run, but one of the big men grabbed her and pinned her against the hard, rough wall of the alley. The big man pped her across the face and ripped off her clothes. Bitch! Not bad for hitting on a married posh guy, hey! Just looking at you like that makes you a bitch! Brothers, go! Chapter 924：Gambling. Deep in the darkest, dankest alley, on the dirty, muddy ground after the rain,y a woman covered in blood and bruises and bruised and bruised. She had been badly beaten. Hot blood ran down her leg. She was in so much pain that she had not an ounce of strength to fight, the corners of her eyes, her mouth, her face was bruised. The blood under his body looked like it was going to dry up. She ached and tried to call for help, but no one came to help her. She looked a short distance across the alley, and above the entrance to the alley was the bustling Smoky Lane. Buena screamed helplessly, her voice dry and wailing for help, Help me . is there anyone help me help Her ten fingers wed at the ground as she dragged her nearly crippled body with difficulty toward the entrance of the alley. Like a half-dead female ghost. Her filthy, hideous body left a long, twisted trail of blood across the floor. Stained with blood. She cant die, she has to live! Those people destroyed her innocence and branded her with the most humiliating mark of her life. She must make those people pay a thousand times over! The Holy City, inside Vi Moon Lake Road. Severo Laris holds Pa Rouco and has just put her to bed. The phone on the side vibrated and he hurriedly grabbed it and left the room, closing the door behind him before picking it up. Hello? Boss, I found Buena, but now its shes been done to by Mrs. Cardas men, shes miscarried and . Mrs. Carda has sent the men. At that moment, the man investigating at Imperials side looked down at the grimy, blood-covered woman on the floor, and a sh of obvious disgust appeared in his eyes. Severo Laris was a bit surprised to hear this news, but was not concerned about the dispute in Buena. Severo Laris asked, Ask her what happened between her and his wife. Yes. Buena was prostrate on the floor, but with a hardened smile, Severo Laris wants to know what happened between Pa Rouco and me, let him ask me himself! And you, you deserve to know. She was very angry. The handlers looked at the madwoman, frowned slightly and said to Severo Laris on the other end of the phone, Boss, he wants to talk to you. Give him the phone. Severo Laris frowned, impatience in his eyes. Crouching down on his hands, he brought the phone close to Buenas ear. Buena smiled and said, Severo Laris, youre finally calling me? Severo Laris frown deepened and his voice was cold, What exactly did you do to Lita seven years ago? Buenasughter was unbridled as she said word for word, I took that fake video and went to show it to her and she went ballistic and smashed my cell phone down the stairs, but you tell, what makes her so unbridled, I hate her, I hate her up and down superiorityplex, I hate the fact that whatever she wants she can get it at the drop of a hat. Severo Laris, do you know how happy I was when I found out you had dumped her? You did the right thing, someone like her just hasnt learned her lesson, you should have thrown her a bone and shown her that not everything in this world goes her way Pa Rouco. She didnt like me, and I didnt like her. You know the moment I pushed her down the stairs, even though she was scared, but how scared she was then, how excited she was. Finally, at one point, I pushed her down hard. Do you know how pathetic she was? She was on the floor, blood all over her body, clutching her stomach and begging me, begging me to save her. Severo Laris, have you ever seen a poor Pa Rouco like that? That was the first time I saw her. You dont know how thrilled I was that she pleased me, I just hated her look of perpetual superiority, the more she filled herself with nobility, the more I had to break her pride, I had to show her that the man she loved didnt love her at all, the more she suffered, the more pathetic she was, the happier I was. Im going to make her beg and kneel at my feet. Severus Laris was on the other end of the line, listening to Buenas merciless words, and his dark eyes closed tightly, trying to contain his anger. In her voice crumbled the ice, Thats going to disappoint you, shes my wife now, I love her more than anyone, she never loves me in a humble way, I love that she loves me like that. When Buena heard that, she broke down and screamed with wide eyes, No way! Youve been separated for seven years, theres no way youre still together!. Severo Larisughed softly at her clenched words, as if in scornful mockery, as he said, Right now, shes sleeping next to me, its her birthday, were together. And you, a bystander who is nothing, are not worthy to discuss my feelings for her. Severo Laris words shattered Buenasst beliefs. Buenas fingers dug into the dirty, stinking mud as she cursed like a venomous tongue spitting, I curse you and Pa Rouco to a life of unhappiness! You will suffer the next separation, seven, ten, twenty years or even more! Hahahahahahahahahaha I cant get happiness, why should you get it? I curse you and Pa Rouco to yin, yang and yang separation!. In Severo Laris dark eyes there was a sudden sh of stern gloom, so sharp it could kill. But men, in the end, despised it. Severo Laris said, If there is a chance, when lita and I have our wedding, I will send you an invitation to keep as a souvenir. Buena almost gritted her teeth and her eyes were covered with thirsty red blood. The hand pulls the phone away from Buenas ear and asks Severo Laris, Boss, whats wrong with Buena? Severo Laris eyes were calm and unmoving as he ordered, Let her rot in the alley. Save her? Take her to the hospital? Severo Laris preferred to stare coldly. When he first saw Lita fall down the stairs, he had the same cold heart, I think. Let me try that. After hanging up the phone, Severo Laris pushed open the door and walked back into the bedroom. Pa Rouco, who had not slept soundly, woke up, lying on her back with her eyes watery and sleepy open. Severo Laris came over and sat down on the rug next to the bed, hisrge hand gathered her long, disheveled hair and asked softly, Did I wake you? Pa Rouco gently shook her head and remembering something, she looked directly at him and asked, How does Lucio Rouco know you? Severo Laris froze, clenched his fist to cover his thin lips and coughed slightly, a little embarrassed. But Pa Rouco seemed to have thought about it, and she looked at him with inquisitive almond eyes and asked, Thest time you said you were beaten by your lover, was it him? It is. Pa Rouco was very relentless in breaking it all down, Lucio Rouco said the man was a psychopath and sent him out the door to be beaten and wouldnt let him go if he didnt. Severo Laris: This guy, how about a little respect for the elders? Pa Rouco smiled slightly and looked at him, You say were not domesticated? Severo Laris eyes shed and he reached up to smooth his hair hurriedly, Of course not. Pa Rouco suddenly lifted soft, white fingers and nudged the corner of his lips, Did Lucio Rouco hit you hard?Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. She remembered that time when the cut at the corner of her mouth was evident. Severo Laris looked at her with deeply smiling eyes, wrapping his big hand around her small one and bringing it to his lips for a kiss, It wont hurt that you are heartbroken. Now youre very good at talking about love. Only to you. Severo Laris looked at her fondly, with satisfaction. Pa Rouco asked again, And who was the one who hit youst night at the Imperial, when you brought me the picante? Angelo. Why did he hit you? Severo Laris said, Because I told him not to get on your bad side, he wasnt amused that I tangled with you and he beat me up, but dont worry, I beat him up then too. I won. Pa Rouco: Im not an object, why do you have to win or lose to decide? Severo Laris smiles slightly, Because I know I cant lose, not in a fight, not in a race car. Race? You know how to race too? Severo Laris said, That bet with Angelo was my first race, but after the experience I realized that my lita was so good and the car drove so well, that it was not an easy thing to do. Pa Rouco caressed his lips, But you dont like me driving a race car. I can ept you rxing properly if its not life threatening, but ying racing with your life, Im not allowed to, even if its for me. Chapter 925: My intention is excellent. A good nights sleep. First thing in the morning, Severo Laris gets up to prepare breakfast and is in no hurry to get to the office. Porridge was cooked, a small dish of pickled beans was made, eggs were fried and bread was baked. Pa Rouco woke up, washed up and went downstairs to see the man busy in the kitchen. She stood there for a moment, admiring him. God was fair to Severo Laris, touched by a crippled and miserable family background, but the best of brains and the best of skin. Looking at Severo Laris himself, its hard to imagine him having a kidnapping gambler father. Because Severo Laris is quite submissive and gentlemanly. Even when he was cooking, he was quite handsome.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Pa Rouco stood there long enough for Severo Laris to feel the look and turn his head to look at her. The man smiled slightly and greeted her, Come and give me a hand. Without much thought, Pa Rouco walked over and asked, Help with what?. It wasnt as if he didnt know she couldnt cook. Severo Laris reached out, took her wrists between his and gently drew her into his arms and hugged her. Just like in the old days, when he cooked and she was in his arms. Pa Rouco asks, Is this a favor? Severo Laris smiled and emitted a faint hmm, his voice lovely and low, Thats good. Pa Rouco is clutched to his chest. She was wearing a white shirt with the cuffs slightly rolled up, exposing her strong, slender little arms. Pa Rouco looks down and glimpses Pas small tattoo on the inside of her left arm, still as before. He raised his hand, fingers touching Pas tattoo, and asked, You havent thought at all about erasing that tattoo? Severo Laris said, No. I promised you I wouldnt erase this tattoo even if we parted, and I dont want to go back on my word. The corners of Pa Roucos lips, curved slightly. Very satisfied. Severo Laris rubbed his chin against the top of her hair, d to see her meekly confined in his arms. Little habits with him, will help her to revive them little by little. She will not change. The seven years of emptiness, the three thousand nights, he will fill them in a little, one year is not enough, two years is not enough, then he will spend the rest of his life to refill. He was in no hurry, and in it he was willing to spend a lifetime. When breakfast is ready. When Severo Laris finished serving him the porridge, the cell phone he had put aside suddenly rang. Severo Laris looked at the caller ID, Emily. He froze. He has a normal partnership with Emily, and having worked together long before, they wont be in touch privately. Emily is in love with him, but he is not a difficult man to deal with, and when he sees that Severo Laris is not impressed, he retreats without a fight. Pa Rouco lowered her eyes and scanned the caller ID, her eyes cool for a moment. Severo Laris picked up the phone and, instead of avoiding it, picked it up in front of Pa Rouco. As he answered the phone, Severo Laris kept his eyes on Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco doesnt care much and keeps her head down and drinks her gachas. Severo Laris said in fluent Spanish on the other end of the phone, Yes wee to Spain no problem adios. There was not too much conversation, it seemed that Emily was in the field and wanted Severo Laris to entertain her. After Severo Laris hung up the phone, Pa Rouco put down the bowl of porridge and said, Im full. Severo Laris looked at her small face as it cooled and for a moment seemed to remember something. She was taking care of Emily. Severo Laris remembered the videos she had recorded, in one of which she used him of making minced pork with pickled beans for another woman. Last night, when she said that pickled beans and minced pork with rice made her feel diabolical, he really didnt think deeply about it or make the connection because Emily was nothing more than a bystander in Severo Laris eyes. He is less likely to associate Emily with his rtionship with Pa Rouco. Because throughout their rtionship, Emily was just a despicable outsider. But he was such an unworthy outsider that Pa Rouco couldnt even feel the diarrhea of the minced pork with pickled beans and rice. Severo Laris believes that this matter should be handled properly and not carelessly. Pa Rouco stood up and said, Take me home. She has no car and it is not easy to get a cab here. Severo Laris did not stay, after all he had spent the night here and it would be difficult to exin to The Rouco family if he returned toote. Without a word, Severo Laris sent her home. The two didnt talk much on the way. Pa Rouco didnt open her mouth to ask about Emily either. Severo Laris doesnt say either. After dropping Pa Rouco off at her house, Severo Laris called Emily. Havent you always wanted to meet my intended? Surprise and astonishment shed under Emilys eyes, Can I really meet her? Severo Laris hooked his lips and said proudly, Of course. After meeting her, youd think its no surprise that Ive fallen in love with her. Because, shes good, better than you can imagine. The more Severo Laris said this, the more curious Emily became. There is more or less aparison in the female psyche, and even though Severo Laris has no feelings for Emily, Emily wants to prove that she is no less attractive as a woman than Severo Laris intended mate. And he is eager to prove it. Emily said, Then hurry up and show me how good your love is, I cant wait. Severo Laris gave Pa Roucos cell phone number directly to Emily. Pa Rouco had just arrived home when she received a call from an unknown number. It rang for a long time. Pa Rouco answered, Hello? The woman who was there, obviously a foreigner, spoke American English, Hello, this is Emily, a friend of Severo Laris, I have always heard Severo Laris talk about you and I would love to meet you, I would like to see what kind of person Severo Laris is aiming for, I dont know if I would have the pleasure. Pa Rouco picked up the phone without the slightest hint of panic, but calmly and quietlymunicated in English, Since you are so eager to see me, I will oblige. Emily froze, not expecting the girl to speak so wildly. She is an international model and there are many people lining up to meet her, and herment about whether it would be an honor to meet Pa Rouco was only polite. This girl, however, is very proud. Pa Rouco, of course, wanted to meet the woman who got Severo Laris to make her pork picadillo with pickled beans and rice. Pa Rouco hangs up the phone and goes to her room to rest. She was stopped at the door by Lucio Rouco, who rushed out, his long arm against the door, his eyes wistful and inquisitive: How was your birthdayst night, hermanita, did you have a good time?. Pa Rouco rested an expressionless foot on the back of Lucio Roucos foot before pink lips said, Thank you, it was my pleasure. Lucio Roucos handsome face contorted in pain as he smiled, How happy, youre at the top of the list then!. If you betray me like that again, Ill tell Dad and have him treat you! Lucio Roucos back went cold and he was quick to show his weakness, Never again, let go of your foot! Pa Rouco lifted her feet at that moment and said, This time its the slippers, if theres another one, itll be the heels waiting. Lucio Rouco feels aggrieved, Im thinking about your happiness for life! Why are you like this? Youre so heartless. He didnt serve his sister wellst night, did he? Why is he still cold-faced when hees back? Pa Rouco left him alone and entered the room, dropping the line, If Dad asks where I wasst night, remember to assert your specialty. Lucio Rouco pretended not to understand, My specialty? What are my specialties? Pa Rouco: Decent shit. Lucio Rouco chokes: cough, cough, cough. Chapter 926: He likes it when I’m bossy. The next day, Emily asked Pa Rouco to meet her at a coffee shop on Central Road. Emily arrived at the scheduled time, but Pa Rouco was half an hourte. Emily is a very punctual person and hates the other personsck of punctuality, not to mention that she is a big deal and it has always been the other person waiting for her, not her. Emily, a foreigner, was both excited and angry: Youre half an hourte, and not being on time is the biggest disrespect to me. Pa Rouco took a seat, ordered a drink in a cloud, flipped through the menu and was about to order the American, but then she said to the waiter, Atte. Okay. Emily frowned, finding the girl too arrogant, Youre being disrespectful. Pa Rouco looked at her and said, You wanted to see me, not me you, you waited for me because you wanted to, I didnt force you, you could have left right now. Emily gritted her teeth in exasperation andmented, You are as good as Severo Laris mouth, you can turn ck into white, you suck for each other. Pa Rouco corrected her, Its a triple take. Emily said breathlessly, Okay. I hear you and Severo Laris are back together. Yes. Then why did you break up in the first ce? Pa Rouco said, I dont need to tell you. Emily: When the waiter brought thette, Pa Rouco took a sip and suddenly asked in a clueless voice, Severo Laris makes a nice blend of pickled beans and pork mince? Emily froze, having eaten some many years ago and quite forgotten the taste. Its not too bad. Pa Roucoughed derisively, she wasnt surprised, she knew the woman across the street wouldnt like this kind of food. Emily frowned, I heard you really liked that rice, does it have any special meaning? No, I just love to eat. Emily said, When he first asked me to sign up with him, I told him that Spanish men are usually good cooks and I wanted him to cook me a whole meal to try, but as a result, he made this one and told me it was his favorite meal for his favorite person. Pa Roucos fingers, stirring her coffee, gave a slight twitch and her eyshes fluttered slightly as her eyes fluttered. So it wasnt intentionally made for Emily, but because she thought of her and couldnt help but make that meal? Pa Rouco raised her eyes and looked directly at Emily, As pretty as you are and as nice as you think you are, Severo Laris is my man and I forbid you to ever ask him out alone again, even if it is dinner in the name of friends. Emilys pretty eyes widened and her hands spread helplessly, Why? She couldnt understand how Severo Laris, a free man and a friend of hers, couldnt make an appointment to see him. Pa Rouco sounded domineering, Because I dont like him meeting, dating or eating with women other than me. Emily: But he has a right to make friends, hes an adult and needs normal social interaction. Pa Rouco stirred her coffee carelessly, I dont care about others, at least not you. Emily You are really bossy and unreasonable. To use your Spanishnguage, youre aMillian. Thats unbelievable. Emily sighed in exasperation and reached over to hold her forehead, Why would Lin like a domineering woman like you? Pa Rouco: Its just that he likes me to be bossy. Emily, finally exasperated and speechless, gave Pa Rouco a thumbs up, You two are perfect for each other. When Emily left, Pa Rouco sat in the same seat and finished hertte. Pa Rouco was about to get up when a tall, slender figure blocked her path. She looked up and met the dark, yful eyes of Severo Laris. Pa Rouco was slightly taken aback, What are you doing here? I want to see how people like my future wife. Pa Rouco: And is she still satisfied? Severo Laris smiled warmly, Thats wonderful. Her delicate little face was lightly made up and she was not dressed as casually as usual, clearly prepared for the asion. Shes here to show Emily how good she is.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris took her wrist between his and couldnt hide the smile in the corners of his eyes, She just likes it bossy, that, she said it best. , Pa Roucos mouth twisted slightly. Did she hear her and have to repeat it? She would never have said that if she had known he was eavesdropping. Severo Laris adopted hismanding tone and continued, I dont like you meeting, dating or eating with women other than me. Thats a good point too, and Id like him to actually ask me. Early exercise of Ms. Laris right. Pa Rouco said, I pinched your tail. Severo Laris: Bad encounters dont count. Pa Rouco: You mean a good horny encounter is not for pinching? Severo Laris said with aplomb, Any affair that isnt yours is a bad affair. Chapter 927: The Reward She Gave Pa Rouco pushed him aside and advanced, Im going home. Severo Laris took her by the wrist and brought her into his arms, cradling her gently, he lowered his eyes, looking at her warmly, and said softly, The pickled beans and minced pork with rice have always been exclusively yours, I only make them for you, you need not feel upset. That cant be made for anyone else either. Even if it happens for a reason. Her tone, which sounded a bit sappy to Severo Laris ears, was very ttering. Severo Laris looked down and kissed her on the forehead, Not again. Severo Laris looked at her and added, Okay for today.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. And then, again, he looked down and kissed her and said, Heres the reward. Pa Rouco: Severo Laris swept the table and said, Even without my supervision, you didnt keep asking for the ice Americano, well done and well behaved. Lowering his head, he kissed her again. Pa Rouco: She red at him, Another reward? No? He made it very unpleasant. Pa Rouco kept walking, and Severo Laris stepped forward and took her soft little hand in his. Pa Rouco brushes him off and continues to hold on. The two y like outstanding children, one keeps letting go of the others hand and the other goes for it week after week. In the evening, Pa Rouco came home. The phone rang as I was about to go to sleep. The delivery man downstairs said, Is that Miss Pa? I am. You have a meal, Im downstairs at your house, go out and pick it up. Pa Rouco said, Leave it by the front door, Ill go get it now. Okay. Pa Rouco was a little confused, she hadnt ordered takeout and who had ordered it for her at this time of night. She approached the metal door with a takeout hanging outside. Pa Rouco brought it in and opened the stic bag outside to find a thermos inside. What takeout is so cost-effective as to use non-disposable insted boxes as food containers? She took it home, and when she got to her room, she opened the thermos to see a steaming te of rice with minced pork and pickled beans. Pa Rouco scratched her forehead. Again, I saw a note pressed into the top of the thermos box that read, Mrs. Laris, enjoy your meal. A beautiful, strong scrawl from the hand of Severo Laris. Pa Rouco picked up a spoon and took the first bite. The taste of a seven-year absence. It is an authentic pickled bean curd with minced pork and rice. The tip of the heart, which moves slightly, warms up. A Facebook message Work hard to earn money for lita popped up on my phone. Is it good? The RoucoPaulita family: Its good, but it could be better. Trying to earn money to support lita: I try, too much time without doing the trade gets rusty, you have to understand. Pa Rouco finished her sandwich. After snacking, washing up and going to bed, Susana called her. Paulita, you know what? That Buena, the one you didnt get along with at first, I heard from Rufio that she had a big incident at the Imperial, a particrly bad one. Pa Rouco frowned slightly, Whats the matter with Buena? She, ah, its that time at the school festival, she said she had a rich boyfriend, the man turned out to be married, she was given as a mistress, the result was approached by the main house, she was also pregnant, by the main house to find someone to get an abortion, and she still turned into having an abortion particrly miserable. Pa Rouco listened indifferently, barely reacting, feeling no vengeance or pity for Buena. In her eyes, she had no friendship with Buena in the first ce. Susana said, I heard that Buena not only lost the wild seed in her belly, but she was also seriously injured and taken to the hospital with herst breath, bleeding profusely. She is a self-made woman. Her story is going viral in the Imperial alumnimunity, and I fear she may never live in the Imperialmunity again. Later, Pa Rouco learned that Buena had been hospitalized at Imperial for half a month and that her family hade to Imperial and, upon learning these facts, had demanded a hefty sum of money from The Carda family, who had used the money to settle the matter. The Buena family, on the other hand, was of rural origin and had not seen the world. One million was astronomical for the Buena family. The family took the money and gave a million to Buenas brother to buy a house, regardless of his daughters death. He was discharged from the hospital and returned to his hometown because he did not like the high cost of treatment at Imperial Hospital. Later, Analeigh and Rio visited Buena at her home. Analeigh told Pa Rouco that Buena was having a hard time, housed in a cold, damp room by her parents, unable to move around in a wheelchair because of her crippled legs and needing to be cared for even when she had to pee and poop. Buenas parents didnt bother to pay for a babysitter to care for her themselves, but were very deliberate. Buena would often pee in her pants and it would take a day for someone toe and change them. Her parents scolded her, telling her that she was a money-loser, that she had sinned in herst life and that she had to serve it in this one. Then Buena went crazy and became mentally ill, once she pushed her wheelchair on her own, lost control of it and fell down, suffering a brain hemorrhage. The people of The Good Family could not afford the high cost of her ICU stay and opted to abandon her treatment. This was because the doctors said that, even if he woke up, he might be a vegetable. Chapter 928: You Are My World A weekter, Leopoldos kidnapping case was officially opened. Pa Rouco, as intiff, and Severo Laris, as her representative, were present at the opening of Leopoldos case. Adam Rouco sat in the hearing without informing Pa Rouco and waited. As Leopoldo was led into court in handcuffs, he looked at Severo Laris with pleading and bitter eyes, Severo, at least Im your father! How could you do this to me? Youre taking your own father to court over a woman! Its not fair! Leopoldo continued to y the affinity card, and a small part of the audience in the auditorium on stage thought Severo Laris was exaggerating, and that his six rtives were too good to be true. The case, which went to court in The Holy City, was a sensation throughout The Holy City. One, because Severo Laris and Pa Rouco already had a special position, not as minor characters but as public figures, and two, because the two had a great rtionship, and three, because the rtionship between the intiffswyer and the defendant was again quite adversarial. So this case has had a great impact on public opinion. Later, it was rumored in the corner of La Ciudad Santa that Pa Rouco was a redhead and that the wretch Severo Laris had no consideration even for his own father. Leopoldo looked at Severo Laris with helplessness and despair and pleaded, Severo, drop thewsuit! Ive really admitted my mistake! Papa, please! Severo Laris never epted it. The judge rattled his gavel: Silence! Court is now in session. A jousting debate in which Severo Laris clearly had the upper hand. The defendants counsel was pushed to the limit and forced to back down, even to the point of silence on several asions. Severo Laris stood at thewyers table, dressed in formal attire, calmly and rightly: The defendant Leopoldo has twice kidnapped my client, with greater or lesser severity, but both with a great psychological impact on the intiff Pa Rouco, an irreparable psychological trauma for the rest of her life. Defendants counsel: Judge, although defendant kidnapped intiff twice, the circumstances of defendants kidnapping were too small to justify a severe sentence, and kidnappers enjoy the right to be treated fairly. Severo Laris scoffed, You mean any harm that cant be seen doesnt count as harm, dont you? Defendantswyer: Of course it does. But now that the intiff is here, unharmed, and that my client is aware of the mistakes he has made and is going to reform, you would be overreacting and flouting the justice of thew if you persist. Severo Laris looked sharply and sharply at the defendantswyer and said, A psychological trauma is not a psychological trauma if it can be seen by you, and is it a psychological trauma that my client was afraid of the dark for a while after defendant Leopoldo kidnapped her? The defendantswyerughed, Is fear of the dark considered psychologically traumatic? Attorney Severo, youre kidding me The courtroom went up in fireworks as the two sides shed. The judge banged his gavel again, Silence! Defendants counsel will refrain from distorting and stifling the facts. The defendants attorney gritted his teeth and closed his mouth. Severo Laris calmly said again, The defendant has kidnapped the intiff twice, the serious thing about thew is that it only allows a person to make a mistake in a matter once, and the defendant carries it out a second time, does that mean that the defendant can also carry it out a third, a fourth time? Counsel for the Defendant: Counsel for the intiff you are specting about something that has not happened in the future, it is a figment of your imagination, the Defendant has done nothing of the sort, please dont lead. Severo Laris: If the defendants attorney assures us that the defendant will not harm or kidnap our intiff for a third time, we can consider withdrawing the case. A silence ensued. The defendants attorney was momentarily dumbfounded; he could not offer that assurance. Severo Laris: You cant make a promise, that means you also dont know if the defendant is going to perform a third or fourth injury and kidnapping of our intiff. Our request for a more severe disposition is also motivated by the fact that the defendant hasmitted kidnapping several times. Two long hours passed, bit by bit. Adam Rouco, at the hearing table, looked at Severo Laris in thewyers chair with a gleam of admiration in his eyes atst. Finally, the judge banged the gavel and announced the final result. ording to Article 239 of the Criminal Law of the Peoples Republic of China, kidnapping another person for the purpose of extorting money from him or taking him hostage On the ground that defendant Leopoldo hasmitted several crimes, kidnapping intiff Pa Rouco and extorting money from her family. After careful consideration and decision on our part, defendant Leopoldo is hereby sentenced to thirty years imprisonment. The sentence is to be executed immediately. After the judges announcement, Adan Rouco, who was in the audience on the stage, curved his thin lips in satisfaction, stood up and lita withdrew from the audience. The case was fought beautifully and almost wlessly by Severo Laris. For Leopoldo, now over fifty years old, a thirty-year prison sentence is tantamount to life imprisonment. Whether Leopoldo will still be alive in this world thirty years from now is an open question. After the court hearing. The police took Leopoldo away. Leopoldo scolded Severo Laris in agitation: Severo Laris, you rebellious son! I am your old man! You have done this to your father for a woman! You will get what you deserve! At this point, the audience had not quite left and was drawn in by the sound of Leopolds curse.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. The world has a tendency to take notice of jokes, least of all in cases that have nothing to do with them. There was a flurry of nces at Severo Laris as he saw this reserved and unparalleled man show a hint of embarrassment, even if it was a hint of weakness. Although Severo Laris had done nothing wrong, it was already Severo Laris original sin that the used was his father. All people could see was the handsome man in the white shirt and ck suit, calm andposed, smiling faintly, The fact that you are my father is already the greatest payback of my life, even this no longer scares me, what else am I afraid of? Severo Laris smile is noble and cold to the bone. Leopoldos face turned red with anger and his fingers crackled with rage, You! Son of a bitch! Son of a bitch! The police held Leopoldo and dragged him away. Severo Laris approached the intiffs table and extended a big, clean, thin hand toward Pa Rouco, Go home. Pa Rouco just looked at him like that, frowned slightly, and asked, Hes your father, and you really dont regret it? He and I are but strangers who share the same blood, and for him I have given too much, and I can lose no more for him. Pa Rouco asks, Even if I dont end up with you, dont you regret it?. Severo Laris answered, Seven years ago, I could have given up my degree to study in America for you, then I didnt think about the future, because when you were with me, you were my world, the rest, it didnt matter, it was like that before, it is like that now and it will never change. Deep emotions floated in her deep gaze, dotted with stars, like a whirlpool that sucked her in. Pa Rouco positioned herself at the intiffs table, the corners of her lips lifted slightly, and when her small hand fell into his, Severo Laris followed her arm, wrapped it around her waist and pulled her away from the intiffs table. Ignore the crowd. After leaving the courthouse, Severo Laris drove Pa Rouco home. When the car pulled away a bit, Severo Laris wanted to take her out to eat. Pa Roucos cell phone rang. She smiled when she saw the caller ID and quickly picked it up. Severo Laris did not see the caller ID and did not know which of his friends it was. Pa Rouco asked, Aracely, why are you calling me all of a sudden? Aracely Belmonte smiled and said, Im back home in La Ciudad Santa, Im dating my boyfriend in La Ciudad Santa, do you want toe meet me? Pa Rouco froze, You have a boyfriend?. Yes, he has been good to me, I like him a lot and I feel that now life makes sense,e here and I will ask him to invite you to dinner. Aracely Belmontes voice was pleasant and good-humored, and Pa Rouco, infected by her, said, Yes, send me your address and Ill see you thereter. Okay, Ill wait for you. After hanging up the phone, Pa Rouco looked at her and smiled softly. Severo Laris, who had not seen her so happy in a long time, was curious and asked her, Which of your friends makes you so happy? Pa Rouco merely blurted out, You dont know. Severo Laris was a little torn inside, but for the moment, because of what appeared to be a woman, he let it go. Severo Laris asks, What do you want to eat? Pa Rouco said, I cant join you for lunch, you can drop me off at the intersection in front, I have something to do. Where are you going, Ill take you. I dont want it. Severo Laris: Aracely Belmonte, whom Pa Rouco met in the United States and who also suffers from severe depression, has been friends since they met and they confide in each other often. Pa Rouco is very happy for her. Once, Aracely Belmonte alsomitted suicide. Luckily, she arrived just in time to stop Aracely Belmonte. Consoling Aracely Belmonte is like consoling herself, and thatforts her. She wanted to see what kind of boyfriend Aracely Belmonte had that could save Aracely Belmonte. Chapter 929: Everything is Crazy Pa Rouco meets Aracely Belmonte for a hug. Aracely Belmonte took her boyfriends arm and introduced him with a smile, Paulita, I introduce you, this is my boyfriend Frisco Fontan. Frisco Fontan was sunny, like a big boy, Hi, Ive heard Aracely talk about you a lot, thanks to you she wasforted when she was sick. Not far away, a ck Spyker. Severo Laris looks at the three men not far away. Aracely Belmonte proposed: Lets go for a pic, Frisco Fontan has brought the barbecue.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. The three men then got into the car. Severo Laris followed the white Audi smoothly. When we arrived at the field, the sun was shining and the air was fresh. Frisco Fontan setting up the pic table. Pa Rouco and Aracely Belmonte sit on the steps in the shade, chatting. Pa Rouco looks at Frisco Fontan, who is busy not far away, and asks with a smile, How long have you been in love? Aracely Belmonte looked into Frisco Fontans eyes as if there were stars in them and curved her eyes with a smile as she said, I met him in New York at a bar where he was a resident singer and very talented. Pa Rouco asked, And does he know about your illness?. Aracely Belmonte said with a kind look, I know, he even saved me once, that time I had another unexined rpse and suddenly I didnt want to live anymore, I ran to the top of the building and tried to jump, luckily he pulled me up. Pa Roucomented, Its very good. Aracely Belmonte joked: Anyone who tells you yes must be good, I trust your eye. But sometimes I feel sorry for him, hes a healthy guy and I could kill myself at any time and together I would feel like a burden to him. As she spoke, Aracely Belmontes eyes fell. There will be hope for you if he is willing to apany you in your treatment. Aracely Belmonte smiled and shook her head, You and I both know how difficult it is to cure this disease, but even if one day I were to go suddenly, thesest moments with him would make me feel happy and as if I had not lived in vain. Once Frisco Fontan had set up the barbecue utensils, he called to the girls, Im done,e and see what you want to grill. Aracely Belmonte and Pa Rouco got up and walked together to the barbecue. Severo Laris, not far away, in the shadows, watches the movement. He never leaves. Halfway through the barbecue, Pa Rouco said to Aracely Belmonte and Frisco Fontan, Im going to make a phone call. Pa Rouco walked over to a nearby weeping willow and picked up the little beans phone. There, the little bean sprout asked sadly, Sister Paulita, why have you been ignoring me for so long? Pa Rouco froze and then let out augh, My sister just came home and has a lot of work, but from now on I will call you often. I thought Sister Paulita didnt like bean sprouts anymore. Why yes, how has the little beanstalk been? Little Beanstalk said in a milky voice, Thats it! I just miss Sister Paulita so much. Pa Rouco asked with concern, Has Beanstalks mother been busy at worktely? Mom has been workingtetely. Pa Rouco couldnt help but sigh, That little beanstalk has to take care of herself. Sister Paulita, can Ie see you? I especially miss you. Pa Rouco remembered that the little bean sprout was in Imperial and that it would be unsafe toe to La Ciudad Santa alone, Well how about this, when Paulitas sister is free sometimeter, she wille to Imperial to pick you up, ok? ? Okay then, sister Paulita wille to see me soon. Okay. Pa Rouco agreed immediately. Over there, Aracely Belmonte calls Pa Rouco: Paulita, your corn is ready,e and eat it!. Pa Rouco told the little sprout on the other end of the phone, Im not going to talk to you for a while, but Ille to the Imperial to see you after a while, okay? Okay, Sister Paulita, you have to keep your word! Hang on by the hook for a hundred years. Little Beanstalk blew a kiss to Pa Rouco on the other end of the phone, Bye Sister Paulita! Bye. After hanging up the phone, she folded again and joined Aracely Belmonte and the others for a barbecue. Severo Laris inside the ck Spyker, where Pa Rouco is seen having fun with her friends. She sped her hands behind her head and rxed, looking at the man not far away. After the pic, they sat on a pic cloth and talked for a while. Aracely Belmonte said to go to the bathroom. Frisco Fontan and Pa Rouco pack the pic utensils. When they finished packing, Aracely Belmonte had not returned. Frisco Fontan said with some concern, Aracely is still not back, Ill go check. Good. Frisco Fontan ran to the end and saw Aracely Belmonte heading towards the river. Frisco Fontan shouted into the river, Aracely! Aracely! Come back here! But Aracely Belmonte, as if spellbound, kept walking toward the center of the river, without hearing a sound from anyone. Frisco Fontan immediately jumped into the river and swam across. Chapter 930: Making Her Cry Pa Rouco heard themotion and ran to see Aracely Belmonte walking toward the river, which was already up to her neck. Aracely Belmonte cant swim. Aracely! Aracely! Pa Rouco shouted to her as she called the police and an ambnce. Thus, Severo Laris inside the ck Spyker, out of their sight, got out of the car and went to look for them by the river, when he heard Pa Roucos cries for help. Severo Laris heart leapt into his mouth and he rushed over. Pa Rouco had just finished her phone call and was trying to find the ropes that Frisco Fontan and Aracely Belmonte had climbed when she ran into Severo Laris. Severo Laris snapped his shoulders at her, What happened?. Pa Rouco said in anguish, Aracely jumped into the river, she cant swim. Severo Laris looked toward the center of the river, where Frisco Fontan and Aracely Belmonte had slowly submerged, Aracely Belmonte struggling badly and Frisco Fontan, though he could swim, being pulled into the water. Severo Laris calmed down: Stay here and dont run away, Ill pull them up. Severo Laris jumped into the river and swam quickly to rescue them. Aracely Belmonte violently pushed Frisco Fontan into the middle of the river and kept waving his hands down, Severo Laris swam over and looked for Aracely Belmonte. He instructed Frisco Fontan, Hold her arms and dont let her move again! Severo Laris and Frisco Fontan each mastered one of Aracely Belmontes arms and pulled her from the center of the river to shore. But all three choked, especially Aracely Belmonte, who had drowned and passed out by the time they pulled her ashore. Frisco Fontan knelt beside her and squeezed Aracely Belmontes chest hard, Aracely wake up! Aracely Belmonte! Aracely Belmonte wake up! Frisco Fontan performed CPR while giving artificial respiration. Aracely Belmonte choked violently and spit water out of her mouth. Frisco Fontan looked at her excitedly, Aracely, how are you?. Aracely Belmonte spit out a few more gulps of water and woke up fully, hugging Frisco Fontan tightly. Aracely Belmonte cried out, Im sorry. Im sorry The two men hugged each other tightly. Pa Rouco watched with relief as Aracely Belmonte woke up. Next to her, Severo Laris was also choking on water and his throat was so ufortable that he could not suppress several coughs. Pa Rouco turned her head to look at him and asked worriedly, Are you okay? Reach out and pat him on the back.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris pinched the lump in his throat with his fingers and blushed a little as he said, Choking, it probably wont help hitting like this, you need artificial respiration. He said it so seriously that Pa Rouco didnt react for a moment to whether it was true or not, and said earnestly, Then you lie down. Severo Laris stands directly in the river. Pa Rouco knelt beside him, leaned down and covered his mouth, giving him artificial respiration. But as soon as the four lips met, Severo Larisrge hands, already encircling her back, kissed her. Pa Roucos eyes widened: Severo Laris sped her in his arms and kissed her for a long time. After the kiss, he half sat up, his arms resting on the floor, his hair short and damp, his fair features still pearly with water, and looked at her with a somewhat wandering smile, like an offal, extraordinarily seductive. You lied to me. His gaze was fierce. Severo Laris cocked the right side of his face and expected to be struck. Bastards! Pa Rouco didnt let her hands go soft and pped her across the face. After the fight, Pa Rouco shoved him away, got up and walked away. Severo Laris looked at the stubborn man from behind and realized he had made a big joke, and his long legs rushed after him. Pa Rouco walks fast, and the faster she goes, the more her mood stirs. I cant tell what the mixed feelings were, the corners of his eyes were slightly reddened and he wiped them hard. Angry and ufortable. Severo Laris reached for her, grabbed her wrist and pulled her into a tight embrace. Pa Rouco was in his arms, clenching her fists and punching him, her red, almond-shaped eyes staring at him, her chest heaving with anger. Severo Laris really hadnt expected to make her cry. The man wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingers and said, lita, dont cry. Pa Rouco pulled her hand away and wiped it herself with her sleeve. Severo Laris pulled her arm away and said softly, Youre going to hurt your eyes like that. None of your business! Severo Laris sighed, his eyes full of pain, hisrge hand wrapped around the back of her neck, his gaze boring into her eyes, Why are you crying? Chapter 931: If you’re okay with it, I’m okay with it. Soon after, the ambnce arrived. Frisco Fontan apanied Aracely Belmonte to the ambnce. Pa Rouco asked Severo Laris to drive and he also followed her to the hospital. Psychiatric inpatient unit. After Aracely Belmonte took all the tests, the attending physician took notes while asking, Have you taken your medication regrlytely? Aracely Belmonte remains silent and Frisco Fontan replies, Since she has been in a good mood and statetely, she has not taken her medication on time and the dosage has been reduced a lot, and from time to time she forgets to take it and she doesnt mind.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. The attending physician looked at Frisco Fontan and asked, Whats wrong with her? Boyfriend. The attending physician said, She has to take her medication on time, ah, if she doesnt take her medication on time, things like todays sudden jump into the river can happen from time to time. Since you are only her boyfriend, contact her family soon toe and watch her. In this state, I rmend hospitalization for observation for a while. Frisco Fontan froze, looked at Aracely Belmonte, who had remained silent, and politely said to the doctor, Yes, lets discuss it. The doctor finished his routine examination and left the room. Pa Rouco stood outside the room and looked in. Severo Laris probably understood what had happened and probably why she was suddenly crying. Aracely Belmonte did not lose her bnce and fall into the water, but intended tomit suicide. Frisco Fontan sat on the edge of the bed, reached out to tuck Aracely Belmonte in, and asked solicitously, Why dont we stay in the hospital? Aracely Belmonte looked at him hopelessly and shook her head, It would bother me more to live here, I dont want to be hospitalized. Pa Rouco left the hospital and never spoke. When I went to the car, the car handle would not open for some reason. Pa Rouco, in a moment of excitement, lifted her foot and kicked the car door several times. Manic-depressive to the extreme. Severo Laris drew her into his arms and hugged her tightly, hisrge hands pressed against the back of her head so hard that her small face waspletely buried in his chest. Severo Laris did not look at her, his thin lips only uttered, Cry. Pa Roucos eyes, wild in his arms, sobbed without rhyme or reason, but the tears quickly moistened her shirt. She could not cry and her hands only squeezed and wrinkled the fabric of Severo Laris shirt around her waist. He held her in his arms for I dont know how long. Only when she felt the person in her arms stop crying did Severo Larisrge hands lift the small face in her arms and she was forced to look into his eyes. Severo Laris looked at her with a deep gaze, pain floating in his eyes, and asked, Tell me, why are you crying, is it because of Aracely Belmonte, or is it because of yourself? I couldnt speak or answer. I just want to cry, repressed for so long that my emotions felt like a ball of wool I couldnt sort out, anxious to cry. It was like going into a cul-de-sac, and she wanted to get out, but after going around the cul-de-sac hundreds of times she still couldnt find the way out and ended up tired, helpless, impatient and wanting to smash her head against the wall. It was painful and urgent and full of unanswered questions. Severo Laris looked at the trickle of tears that had slipped from the corner of her eyes and wiped them away with the warmth of his fingers. He told her, If it is because Aracely Belmonte is worried, I can help her, the MO group has built a hospital in La Ciudad Santa with many top specialists in psychiatry, she can go there whenever she wants to be treated, and the cost of treatment is not a concern, it ispletely free. If you feel helpless because you are crying, you can lean on my arms. You know Ill never let go of you again, huh? Soft to the core. Severo Laris leaned over slightly and lowered his head to rest it gently on her forehead, the mans deep, warm gaze gazed at her and said, lita, no matter what you have to face in the future, no matter how difficult the road ahead, I will be there for you, you are not alone. Pa Rouco choked up and said, I mightmit suicide at any moment like Aracely did, Severo Laris, now I am not able to live as a normal person, I am not the Pa Rouco of seven years ago, I am sick. Severo Laris looked at her and sketched a clear and loving smile. My lita is not sick, you just miss me too much to be like this. But theres nothing abnormal about you being like this, and I love it. If you want to lead what is called a normal life, we can take medication and treat it, even if we cant cure it, its the same as hypertension or diabetes, as long as you take your medication on time, it can be controlled. Its not terrible and its nothing specialpared to chronic diseases like hypertension and diabetes. If you dont want to take the medication, if you dont want to get treatment, thats okay, I can live an abnormal life with you. It may be a little more tiring, a little more hectic than other peoples lives, but its a little more special, and thats no surprise. If its okay with you, its okay with me, I dont care. Pa Rouco looked at him with reddened eyes, And if it stays like this?. Severo Laris wiped away her tears and smiled slightly, Its okay to always be like this, as I said, if its okay with you, its okay with me. If youre not happy being in the majority, its okay for us to be in the minority. Severo Laris opened the door, bent down, lifted her horizontally and carried her into the car. The two sit in the back seat. When Pa Rouco doesnt speak, Severo Laris hugs her and stays with her in silence. Finally, she blinked, Im sleepy. Shey in the back seat, her head resting on the side of his leg, sideways. Severo Laris stroked her long hair with one hand and covered her eyes with the other to block out the lighting through the car window. Go to sleep. Pa Rouco didnt sleep, buty on herp and said, Aracelys parents divorced when she was in junior high school and Aracely grew up with her grandmother, but her grandmother died a few years ago, so Aracely has no family now. So Aracely Belmontes hospitalization would have been a problem because there was no family to care for her. Severo Laris said, I got it, dont worry, its minor stuff. He will take care of it for her. Pa Roucos small hands grabbed the pants of his suit, Severo Laris, youve seen those videos, right?. He was referring to the videos he had recorded on his phone. Well, look. Severo Laris stroked her head gently, his gaze settling on the little girl lying in hisp. Pa Roucos other small hand, sped in hisrge one covering her eyes. Severo Laris looked down at her, his brow spread in a soft smile, Its all thanks to me. To be honest, Im a little proud of myself, I didnt realize until I saw those videos that you loved me so much. Her slender fingertips, pinching the back of his hand, said, You have to love me more than I love you. Severo Laris smiled slightly at her domineering words, Well, its always been that way, I love you more, the thing hasnt changed. The corners of Pa Roucos lips curled up. Severo Laris withdrew therge hand that covered her eyes, took her small, soft hand in his and leaned down, kissing the girl resting in hisp. The sun surrounded them warmly. Chapter 932: Meeting her ex-boyfriend Aracely Belmonte was transferred to an MO Group hospital for treatment, which was free of charge. On the day of the transfer, Severo Laris went with Pa Rouco to the ward to see Aracely Belmonte. Frisco Fontan is immensely grateful to Severo Laris. Severo Laris and Frisco Fontan left the room, leaving room for the two girls. Aracely Belmonte and Pa Rouco have not been in contact for some time and do not know each others love life well. All Aracely Belmonte knows is that Pa Rouco had previously dated a boyfriend in the United States named Videl Piedrahita. Just as Severo Laris was about to return to the living room, he overheard a conversation in the living room. Aracely Belmonte asked, Where is Videl Piedrahita? Pa Rouco said, She split four years ago. At the sound of Videl Piedrahitas name, Severo Laris grip on the doorknob tightened slightly. Severo Laris was not unaware of the existence of the man Videl Piedrahita. Four years ago, while visiting Pa Rouco in Phdelphia, he happened to run into her. He saw Pa Rouco lying on the bar, watching the back of the man ying basketball and smiling a sweet smile. It was also then that Severo Laris started going to therapy to get over Pa Rouco and start a new life together. Without Videl Piedrahita, perhaps then, Severo Laris would not have been able to resist appearing before her much earlier. But in life there is no such thing as maybe or if. Severo Laris never talked about Videl Piedrahita in front of Pa Rouco, not because he did not want to, but because he was afraid. Fearing that she, indeed, had loved the man called Videl Piedrahita. She looked at the man with eyes that could not deceive anyone, much less him. For she looked at him in that same way, full of him, too full to hold anyone back. After seeing Aracely Belmonte and leaving the hospital, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco home. Pa Rouco takes a look at the circle of friends. Videl Piedrahita posted a photo of her wedding dress to her circle of friends. The wedding photos show a man and a woman very well matched. The apanying text reads: For the rest of your life, please guide. Pa Rouco nodded in agreement. She had just liked it when she got the Facebook message from Videl Piedrahita. Videl Piedrahita: Paulita, how have you been? I heard youre back in the country. Pa Rouco: Im fine. Videl Piedrahita: Im getting married, the wedding is next weekend, are you free toe? Pa Rouco: I wont be at the wedding, I wish you all happiness. Videl Piedrahita: Thank you. After a long time, Videl Piedrahita is writing After a long moment, Videl Piedrahita hesitantly asked, Have you met that man again since you came back home?. Pa Rouco: Met. Are you together? Pa Rouco: Together. Videl Piedrahita, for her part, breathed a sigh of relief and blessed, Then I congratte you too. Pa Rouco looked at the blessing on the screen and after a long moment said, I owe you an apology. Videl Piedrahita: Its all in the past, if we are really talking about who has wronged whom, I have wronged you too, when never mind, lets not talk about it. Find it and live well. Pa Rouco didnt say another word and closed her phone. After a while, another message appeared on Facebook. Videl Piedrahita: Im actually still curious, curious about what hes like, curious about his whole person, curious about why youre so obsessed with someone, can I meet him? If I saw that he was good, I would feel like at that moment, even if he was defeated. Pa Rouco: What if he is not good? Videl Piedrahita: Then I would think that you are blind and that you dont deserve me that much. Then I would have been happier getting married. Pa Rouco: Pa Rouco looked at Severo Laris, who was driving beside her. The man glows as bright as ever. Pa Rouco looks down, back at Videl Piedrahita: Then youll be lost. Videl Piedrahita: Fear not, if he really is as good as you say, Im happy for you too, from my heart. If the man was not good, or only good, then Pa Rouco would have been foolish and pathetic to slit her wrists for him. That man must be as desirable as a clear breeze and as rare as the morning dew. Otherwise, Pa Rouco should not havemitted such a foolish thing as slitting her wrists for that man. Pa Rouco put her phone away and asked Severo Laris, Theres someone to see you. Who? Pa Rouco looked at him, blinked and looked at him, The ex-boyfriend I spoke to earlier. Severo Laris hand on the steering wheel tightened. The temples at the corners of his forehead jumped with a sudden jolt. He gritted his teeth and said yes. Videl Piedrahita had been in the country recently because of her wedding preparations. Her hometown is not far from The Holy City and she took a ne to The Holy City to meet Severo Laris. When they arrived at the appointed ce, Severo Laris had already arrived. As soon as Videl Piedrahita walked through the door, she saw the males erect back. A look of dismay appeared in her eyes. It turns out that Pa Rouco really wasnt lying, and she bears a slight resemnce to this mans back. Videl Piedrahita was also the proud son of a man who believed Pa Rouco was cheating on him. Because it made sense to Videl Piedrahita that Pa Rouco would fall in love with him. Pa Rouco is good, yes, but he, Videl Piedrahita, is no less a man, why should he be another mans shadow? Videl Piedrahita approached and smiled politely and lightly, Sorry for the wait. Severo Laris raised his eyes and gave him a look before ncing at the time on his wristwatch, with a polite but distant tone, Youre notte, its just that Im used to being early. Videl Piedrahita took a seat across from him. Videl Piedrahita examined Severo Laris, and Severo Laris examined Videl Piedrahita. Severo Laris had a detached coldness in his gaze, I hear you are eager to see me, to boast that you once had my wife The tone of voice is unkind, cold and aggressive. Videl Piedrahita could hear the tone of his voice, and this man was not to be trifled with. Videl Piedrahitaughs, Im getting married and I wanted to meet you just to see how good Pa Roucos first love really was, so obsessed that he was willing to do something as stupid as slitting his wrists to get revenge on his first love for betraying her. Severo Laris eyes twitched, Videl Piedrahita had certainly poked his sensitive spot. But Videl Piedrahita is from a different world than Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, apletely normal man who doesnt understand the sickness of Severo Laris and Pa Roucos feelings. Severo Laris looked at her conspiratorially, Are you satisfied now that youve seen it?. Videl Piedrahita smiles like a spring, Im happy with everything but hostility, Pa Rouco never has a bad eye, I believe it. Because if she sees me, it means she has a good eye. Severo Laris dark eyes cast a cold, somber glint. Today, Severo Laris was not as calm and collected as usual. Because he wasnt sure if his lita had ever loved that man named Videl Piedrahita across the street. Severo Laris stinging words said, Mr. Videl shouldnt still be curious about someone from his former life since he is married; he is disloyal to his fiance. As for Lita, shes not someone he should pine for. You seem to have a very strong opinion of me. Severo Laris aura is oppressive: I could never say anything good about a man who covets Pa Rouco. Videl Piedrahita looked at him with unmistakable seriousness and finally said, I lusted after Pa Rouco, yes. But during my rtionship with her I found her too strange, she always walked behind me when I was with her, and we hardly ever held hands. It wasnt a normal couple. Severo Laris cant stand it when people use words like strange and sick to describe Pa Rouco.Txt belongs to N?velDrama.Org. His frown deepened and his eyes were stern and cold: The strange thing is not her, the strange thing is that you dont understand her and yet you desire her skin. Videl Piedrahita did not reply, agreeing with what Severo Laris said, You are right, now it seems I only desired Pa Roucos wonderful skin, her soul it was too much for me. It was not a kind word, and Severo Laris hand on the table closed into an iron fist. Beneath the eyes, there is rage. Videl Piedrahita, however, says without skipping a beat: I hadnt been dating her long when they took her to the hospital for cutting her wrists, and I was shocked when they called me from the hospital and the doctor showed me a video of her suicide. To be honest, a normal person would have felt chills watching that kind of video, and I did too. I thought Pa Rouco looked like a demon, that she had the audacity to curse a man with death. Videl Piedrahitaughed, At that moment I thought the man she had cursed was so pathetic, because if Pa Rouco died, those videos would be seen by the man she had cursed, and I guarantee you that man would have seen them and would have had a hard time for the rest of his life. Severo Laris listened without saying anything, with rage building up and circling in his chest. Videl Piedrahita looked at the mans fist, full of power, and added, At the time, when Pa Roucoy in the hospital being treated for suicide, I thought the girl was horrible and pathetic, and a little stupid. Her tastes and loves were too sick and crazy for me to consider myself blessed. Severo Laris scoffed, And she never gave you love to consume. I thought she was so good that she hit on me in the sorority because she had taken an interest in me, or rather because it was love at first sight. Later, I realized that she approached and flirted with me because my back bore a slight resemnce to a man named Severo Laris. In the heart of Severo Laris, a hard jump. Said Videl Piedrahita: The truth is that I didnt think that something so dogmatic would happen to me, that I would be a substitute for another man, maybe not even a substitute, that Pa Rouco was looking for nothing more than a shadow of you in me. Thats why she was with me, always following me, always looking lovingly behind my back. Its horrible and ridiculous to think about it now. Chapter 933: Dealing with his symptoms of anorexia Severo Laris emerges from the coffee with a clenched green and white fist that loosens slightly. The tense heart strings slowly rx. For seven years, they have always remained intact. Salvino saw Severo Larise out of the cafe, get out of the car and open the back door. Severo Laris sat down. Salvino drove up, looked in the rearview mirror at Severo Laris and asked, Boss, are you going back to the office yet? Severo Laris said, Go to La familia Rouco. Okay. The ck Maybach pulled up to the entrance of The Rouco Family without Severo Laris entering. Since marriage was never discussed, it was not convenient for Severo Laris to enter The Rouco Family to meet the parents at that time. Severo Laris only called Pa Rouco. A short timeter, Pa Rouco came out of the vi, wearing sandals. She looked like she had just woken up, her long hair disheveled and her eyes sleepy. Salvino opened the door and Pa Rouco walked in before she could look at Severo Laris and simply asked, What do you want from me? Severo Laris reached out and enveloped her in a tight embrace. Pa Rouco fell into his arms, her almond-shaped eyes widened and rolled. Severo Larisrge arms encircled her slender waist and she lowered her head to his lips and cheeks, where several kisses flowed. The breath rolled hot. Pa Rouco warmed slightly and pushed him away slightly. The man looked at her lovingly and affectionately, his voice low, You wont have a chance to miss me in the future. She even looked for him in other men. That would have made Severo Laris feel frustrated and would have made him feel that he had failed as a boyfriend. Severo Laris took the girl in his arms and sat her on hisp, rubbing his forehead and nose against hers. Pa Rouco asked, What did Videl Piedrahita say to you? Severo Laris looked at her pretty, clear face and smiled with a hint of smugness at the corners of his eyes, She said we were perfect for each other, that I was the only one in the world who was good enough for you. But in reality, Videl Piedrahitas original words were. No man can tolerate his ex-girlfriend, threatening her with suicide and death, thats sick. Sick and terrifying. Much less an ex-girlfriend who can be so possessive of her ex-boyfriend that even after breaking up, the ex-boyfriend cooks a dish for another woman and goes and curses the man with suicide. All this must seem to a normal person that Pa Rouco is sick in the head, but for you it is a sign that Pa Rouco loves you, then there is only one exnation, not only Pa Rouco is sick, but Severo Laris you are also sick, and very sick. In your world there is only one and the other, you are totally enved to each other. No one would dare to be with Pa Rouco except you, before I didnt understand why Pa Rouco would kill herself for you, but now I understand, you and Pa Rouco are the only ones from the same country, both of you crazy, and you are perfect for each other. Pa Rouco bit her lips before disbelieving, That doesnt sound like something Videl Piedrahita would say. Severo Laris took her soft little hand and squeezed it gently in his palm, looking at her lovingly and asking with a slight smile, Why, do you think we dont look good together in the eyes of the world? Pa Rouco red at him, Videl Piedrahita must have said I was sick and thats why you were with me. Severo Larisughed uselessly, running hisrge hands through his long, somewhat disheveled hair as he slept, and said, It is he who is sick. Pa Rouco yawns, sleep-deprived, with dark circles under her eyes a little visible. Severo Laris became a little distressed and pulled her close into his arms, Did I interrupt your sleep by calling you? Its been a long time since Ive woken up and Im hungry. Severo Laris asks, What would you like to eat?? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Id like to eat pickled beans and minced pork with rice. Go home and make it for yourself. Severo Laris came to visit The Rouco family and took Pa Rouco captive in sandals and pajamas. Arriving at Vi Moon Lake Road. Pa Rouco sits on the couch with Costiszily on herp and reaches out to shake Costis a little. Costis blinksfortably and meows. Severo Laris cooks in the kitchen, ncing at the couch from time to time, and the cat and the man get along serenely. Pa Rouco was bored as she waited for her meal and browsed the bookshelves on one wall of Severo Laris living room. This side of the bookstore, immense, has a wide variety of books. Most of the books are specialized. But in an inconspicuous corner, there are many fairy tales andic books. Pa Rouco picked up a copy of Hans Christian Andersens fairy tales and aic book and returned to the sofa, leafing through them as she went. When Severo Laris made dinner and brought it in, he saw Pa Rouco lying on the couch with her head on the pillow, holding a copy of Hans Christian Andersens fairy tales. The plump Ribsy on Pa Roucos belly and asionally ran to rub tofu all over their mistresss slippery white thighs. The nightgown was not long and as shey down, after a few movements, the hem rolled upward a few times, exposing the roots of her pretty legs. Severo Laris eyes deepened and he walked over to her and put down the food, taking her nightgown in hisrge hands and straightening it. Lift it up. Severo Laris took the childrens book from her hand and said, Eat first, make a soup of bok choy and sweet and sour pork, finish it for me with the pickled bean mixture and minced pork. Its two oclock in the afternoon, long after lunchtime, and Severo Laris doesnt need to eat, Pa Roucos lunchtime has long since been interrupted. No getting up in the morning, no sleeping at night, no breakfast, no eating. The Rouco family spoils her, she cant even scream, this wont work, it will drag her body down. Pa Rouco cradled the minced pork with pickled beans and rice, stirred it with a spoon and opened it. Costis looked at her bowl of rice with round eyes, gluttonous to the core. Pa Rouco grabbed a spoonful to throw into Costis bowl, which Severo Laris blocked directly. Costis has cat food, you eat yours and leave him alone, he eats too much and needs to lose weight. Pa Rouco: She actually couldnt eat that much and wanted Costis to share it for her! Her hair fell out while she was eating, and Severo Laris came over and brushed it behind her ear and asked, Would you like to move in with me? Pa Rouco didnt look up at him, her mouth wrapped around her food as she stammered, You said you wouldnt give me a chance to miss you again, is it because youre staying together so I wont have a chance to miss you? Severo Laris choked and raised an eyebrow, looking at her with amusement, You think Im conning you? The girls delicate, white face lifted from therge bowl, a grain of rice stuck to the side of her mouth, and she turned her head, her dark, clear eyes looking up at him, Or what do you mean? What I mean is that if you miss me, I will be the first to appear before you, even if you do not live with me, so that you will not have to think of me, and I can appear before you whenever you want to see me. At these words, Severo Laris raised his hand, twisted the grain of rice from the corner of her mouth with his long fingers, stroked her head and said, You dont need to rush to give me an answer, you can think about it, if you move in with me its to make it easier for you to take care of your diet, youre not getting enough sleep and youre not getting enough nutrition, this isnt going to work. Pa Rouco held her bowl of soup and gulped down a mouthful of green vegetable soup with her rice in it, frowning. Even if I lived with you, Id make my own food. He couldnt stay home from work and cook for her all day. Severo Laris looked at her deeply, a smile in the corner of his eyes, but focused and serious. If you move in with me, I can work from home during these days, or I cane home from work at lunchtime and cook for you, it wouldnt be hard. Pa Rouco looked at the bowl of sweet and sour pork, ate two, had some left over, picked one up with her chopsticks and dropped it on Costis te. Costis nibbled happily for a long time. Severo Laris said, I cant eat the sweet and sour pork, how about some braised shrimp tonight?. Pa Rouco scratched her hair with both hands, a little annoyed, Cant we have it?. Severo Laris looked at her fondly and his thin lips spat out two words, I cant. Anorexia nervosa can be bad. Hell be thin to the bone. Then he would be heartbroken. Pa Rouco sighs and falls backward, slumping on the couch with her small belly. Severo Laris reached up and tugged at her nightgown, covering the slender snow-white waist it left uncovered. And then he pulled a thin nket and threw it over her, ordering, Take a nap. Pa Rouco: Has your day been dictated by Severo Laris? Chapter 934: It’s not easy being the son-in-law of the Rouco family. In the living room, Pa Rouco sleeps on the couch wrapped in a nket, Costis curled up on top of her. Severo Laris pulled a stack of papers closer, sat on the edge of the couch and picked up a cushion and ced it next to herp as she rested her head on it. She leaned back on herp on the cushions. Severo Laris leaned over, papers in his hand as he read them, ncing down at her sleepy, delicate face from time to time. Costis is in Pa Roucos arms one moment and running to rub against Severo Laris leg in another. As Costis fussed, Severo Laris long fingers rested on his thin lips and made a silent gesture to Costis. Immediately, Ribs obediently curled up on the couch and did not move, staring into the cats eyes, silently contemting the sleeping but still pretty face of his mistress. While Severo Laris attention was focused on the paperwork, Ribs tilted his little head and leaned against Ama udios chest. Vi Moon Lake Road is an airy design front and back withrge patios in the front and back, and at the moment the front and back doors are open and the cool summer breeze through the living room is nice and calm.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco had a long sleep. When I woke up, the sun had already set in the west. Severo Laris is already cooking in the open kitchen. Pa Rouco stood up, wiped the snuggle that was escaping from the corner of her lips, pulled Costis off her, tore off the nket and went to pour water and drink. Because of the nket Severo Laris had covered her with, she slept in some thin, sticky sweat. She just woke up with a very dry temperament. Pa Rouco, barefoot, goes to pour herself a drink of water and a ss of cold water is about to enter her mouth when it is cut off by arge, thin hand. In her hand, she shoves a ss of lukewarm water. Upset stomach, drink less cold. Pa Rouco red at him, Im hot!. The warmer it is, the less you should drink cold; the temperature difference between the outside and inside of the body is too great and tends to irritate the stomach and intestines. Pa Rouco took a few sips of lukewarm water before tossing the ss of water in her hand onto the table and spilling her guts, Im going to get heat stroke! Severo Laris tugged at her and ran hisrge hand across her forehead, saying earnestly, Its cold, not hot. Pa Rouco gritted her teeth and pushed the ss of warm water at him, Who drinks hot water in the middle of summer!. Severo Laris took several sips from the ss he had been drinking from and looked at her, uttering his thin lips, Ill drink. Pa Rouco ran back barefoot. Severo Laris gaze strayed and rested on her bare white feet. Severo Laris put a hand on her waist, frowning, and his deep voicemanded from behind, Put on your slippers. Pa Rouco walks over to the couch, slips on a flip-flop and with a kick of her slender legs, the flip-flop goes flying off. Caught by Severo Laris. Youre wearing it yourself! Im not allowed to drink cold water, Im not allowed to cool my bare feet, and damn, is the air conditioning on in this room or not? Why was he so hot? Severo Laris walked over to her in the pink slipper and looked at her, seeing that, indeed, a little sweat was permeating the tip of her nose. Sitting down beside her, he grabbed her ankles, pulled her legs into hisp and slid the slippers in his hands over her white, bald feet. Go take a shower, then its time for dinner. Pa Rouco kicked him and ran off to the bathroom to shower with her sandals on. Severo Laris lifted Costis onto hisp and touched him, frowning and murmuring, Why are you so afraid of the heat, are you hot? Ribs: Meow. Ribs: Im hot, but Im afraid to say it! Severo Laris is heading to the kitchen to cook when his cell phone and caller ID rings, Adam Rouco. It was clear that Adam Rouco hade for someone. Is Paulita at your house? Severo Laris said, Yes. Adam Rouco was a little displeased, but said no more than, Have here back at eight oclock this evening. Severo Laris had something to discuss with Adam Rouco and said, Uncle Adam, Paulitas diet and routine are in a mess because of her depression, she doesnt eat well, she doesnt sleep well and if this goes on much longer, her body is going to fail sooner. Adam Rouco pursed his thin lips and kept silent, his face was not so worried. Severo Laris said, Uncle Adam, ask Paulita to move in with me for a while and I will see to it that she eats and sleeps. Adam Rouco frowned, Severo Laris, now you and Paulita are still unmarried. I know, but Im not such an animal. Such a beast as to pretend to rape her when she was sick. Adam Rouco is reconciling with Severo Laris, but he cant bear the thought of seeing his own grown cabbage in another mans arms, and now he has to give his own grown cabbage to another family. Whether the other person is Severo Laris or not, whoever he is, this is going to make Adam Roucos heart ache. The fact that Paulita is going to live with her boyfriend is a profound reminder to Adam Rouco that his daughter Paulita is really growing up. Adam Roucos brow furrowed so deeply he could have caught a fly. Severo Laris spoke with sincerity, Tio Adan, trust me for once. Adam Rouco was reluctant to do so, but he had to see what the juniors wanted. He was not a man of strong ideas either, but he loved his daughter too much and was reluctant to let her go. Can you guarantee that Paulita will eat well and sleep well when shes at your house? If she loses a pound or two of flesh with me, you can cut me off a pound. Severo Laris spoke harshly. Estre Berrocal turned away as Adam Rouco hung up the phone. Estre Berrocal asked with concern, How is it, is Paulitaing back for dinner tonight?. Adam Rouco threw his phone on the table with a very unceremonious thump and said, Im noting back, and I probably wont be home for a few days in a row. Estre Berrocal froze, So, shall we pick her up and take her home?. Adam Rouco grimaced, Since Severo Laris can tell me shes noting back, that means Paulita herself has agreed to stay at home, is it convenient for us to go pick someone up? Estre Berrocal, seeing his displeasure, said amused, Maybe its a good thing, Paulitas illness was because of Severo Laris and now that Severo Laris has reconciled with her, maybe she will get better Adam Rouco gritted his teeth, his look was capable of killing, If it wasnt for that, would you have epted Paulita staying at your house? Estre Berrocalughs, You sneak off to see awsuit, dont you already approve in your mind Severo Laris?. Adam Roucos brow furrowed with arrogance, When have I ever approved him?. Well, you didnt, I misunderstood. Adam Roucos eyes twitched and he gritted his teeth: Hes a hundred thousand miles away from kidnapping Paulita from The Rouco Family! Hes nowhere near being the son-inw of The Rouco Family, and I dont want to make things difficult for him because Paulita is sick. Estre Berrocalughed, echoing him, Yes, things havent moved forward at all with the situation. Adam Rouco doesnt bother to say anything, turns up his cell phone to his studio to take care of his work and then, as if remembering something, turns to ask Estre Berrocal in a rambunctious manner. By the way, do you know how much Paulita weighs? Estre Berrocal was stunned, frozen by the question, I remember stepping on the scale once yesterday when I was at home, there must be a record of it, Ill check. After ncing at the record, she said, Eighty-five point three pounds and two taels, hey, this girl is too thin now, how thin she was before was ny-two pounds. But why are you asking this? Adam Rouco thought a moment and then said viciously, Cut her a pound of flesh for a pound or two less and shes dead. When he finished, he went upstairs to his study. Estre Berrocal looks at the mans back, confused, cutting the flesh of who? The flesh of Severo Laris? Chapter 935: He couldn’t bear to send her to the hospital. For dinner, Severo Laris cooked a sumptuous dish of fried eggs with crushed green peppers, steamed sausage, stewed shrimp, jump cucumbers, tomatoes with sugar, and a yam soup. There is both meat and vegetables, making it nutritious and healthy. When Pa Rouco came out of the shower with wet hair, Severo Laris called out to her. Pa Rouco sat down at the table and saw a table of dishes, all of them delighted. She picked up her bowl and ate a stick of cold tomatoes. Sweet and sour-sweet, very appetizing. Severo Laris stood behind her with a dry towel, wiping her long wet hair and watching her as she ate. How does it taste? Chef Severo, make a fish and eggnt tomorrow. Severo Laris joked, Do you want the fish and eggnt, with fish?. Pa Rouco took another piece of fried egg with green peppers and asked curiously, Why is there no fish in the fish and eggnt? Severo Laris thought of a special approach and said, Tomorrow I will make a fish and eggnt with fish. Pa Rouco, with her bowl in hand, smiled childishly and tilted her head back as she told him, If you went out and opened a restaurant, you would surely make the owners of those famous restaurants jump off the building. My fish and eggnt has some fish in it, and so does the shredded fish and pork, so dont miss it if you stop by. Severo Laris brought a hairdryer closer and helped her dry her hair, smiling slightly, It could be an Inte sensation dish. After drying her hair, Severo Laris sat down to help Pa Rouco peel the shrimp with disposable stic gloves. He peeled a lot. Pa Rouco dipped a te of prawns in a vinegar broth and braised pork. I was also forced to eat a rice dish.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. After dinner, Severo Laris picked up the dishes and went to the kitchen to clean them. Pa Rouco was about to go lie down on the couch for a while when her phone rang and the caller ID showed Little Beanstalk. Pa Rouco answered, Hello. Severo Laris heard her talking but did not hear her cell phone ring, even though it was always on silent mode. Severo Laris washes the dishes as he looks to the side of the room. It must be an acquaintance calling, she is smiling. A littleter, when Severo Laris finished cleaning the dishes, she came over and asked, Who were you on the phone with for so long? Pa Rouco said, A boy I know. Kid? The boy I saved when I went to the taping of a program at the Guardian. Severo Laris remembers the time he was taping at the Guardian when he was hit in the head by falling equipment and suffered an injury. What did that guy call you? Pa Rouco said, I felt a connection and left him my number. She told me she wanted toe to The Holy City to see me recently, but I didnt feelfortable with hering alone, so I told her Id see her the next time I was at Imperial. Severo Laris, seeing that it was rare for her to be attached to something and someone, stroked her head and said, If you really want to see her and y with that girl, Ill take you to the Imperial in a few days, when Im free to meet the girl. Pa Rouco hesitated a little, Shes afraid of children and you look mean, you mustnt be nice to children, shell be scared of you. Severo Laris raised an eyebrow and didnt deny it, Its true, the kids next door would run away when they saw me. After a while, when the two were no longer talking about the little bean sprouts, Severo Laris looked outside at the setting sun and said, Go for a walk, its not good for your digestion to stay indoors all the time without any exercise. Pa Rouco stayed on the couch and didnt want to move, but Severo Laris dragged her anyway. This area of Vi Moon Lake Road is a great ce for a sunset stroll with a cool breeze around theke. Weeping willows float in the wind in summer, lush green. Pa Rouco had not exercised for a long time and was very weak. After a short walk, she was so tired that she sat down on a lounger by theke and refused to leave. Severo Laris had to sit with her and rest. There are young girls running around at night and old couples strolling. Pa Rouco leanedzily against him, eyes closed, refusing to leave. Severo Laris gave her an amused look, Are you up for a ten-minute walk after half an hours rest? Pa Rouco sighed, My father dragged me to exercise like you when I was a girl, and if you keep doing that Im going home. A careless threat. Ive made a deal with your father to stay with me for the duration, and its my crime that youre a pound or two short of a pound of flesh. Pa Rouco opened one eye and looked at him, Is my father going to give you a fat beating if I lose a couple of pounds? It wont be a fat whack, but youll knock me down a kilo if you lose a couple of pounds of meat. Pa Rouco stood up, Then Ill lose a few more pounds. Severo Laris watched her back with a deep smile and took her small hand in his stride as he followed her. After walking for an hour, I met some older men and women with their dogs in the square. The dogs, who are especially fond of Pa Rouco, probably because of her good looks, circled around Pa Rouco. moncler outlet online Little girl, my dog likes you and wants you to y with him. The cell phone in Severo Laris pants pocket rang and when he pulled it out, the caller ID read, Albarran Bail. The mans eyes sank a point and he said to Pa Rouco, y for a while, Im going to take a call. Pa Rouco holds up a small boomerang of white hair and sits down to tease him. Severo Laris grabbed his cell phone and walked over to the side of the weeping willow to pick up the phone. Hello? Albarran Bail spoke up, I have everything ready to go home, when are you going to take Paulita to the hospital for treatment? Shes been off her medication for a long time and if they let her off, who knows what might happen. Severo Laris held his phone in one hand, pinched his brow bone with the other, looked at the girl teasing a puppy not far away and said, Shes in a good mood with metely. Albarran Bail frowned, Its not necessarily a good thing, you have toe to the hospital to be diagnosed with exactly whats wrong with you, and people with major depression dont stop taking medication just because theyre in a better mood. I have no ns to take her to the hospital for now. Albarran Bail sighed, You went to all that trouble to get me well, you hired me at a high sry and now Im the director of your hospital, just so you dont send Paulita here, Severo Laris, youre not that indecisive. Severo Laris pursed his thin lips and said, Its just that I have seriously thought about it before I think its a mistake to send her to the hospital now, I dont want her to be kept in a cage like a psychopath with medication and injections or even trapped in a hospital bed by force. Albarran Bailughs, Professor Laris, watch yournguage, Pa Rouco is not behaving right now like a psychopath, she is, and very sick. Its been a while since Ive diagnosed her, and as to whether her condition has worsened, or if she has shown other unusual symptoms, Im not sure. But if the best time for treatment is missed because of herck of cooperation, I am not responsible for the consequences in this matter. Severo Laris voice was cold: You are not responsible, I am responsible for her. Albarran Bail gritted his teeth, Shit, the family of the capricious patient! Albarran Bail, who draws a sry and has a stake in the hospital, couldnt resist reminding her: Professor Laris, youd better get Pa Rouco to the hospital as soon as possible. Now you think youre doing her a favor by not sending her to the hospital, she doesnt have to take injections and medications and hold her water, but if you dy any longer now, if her condition worsens, her treatment will only be more painful in the future and the whole treatment cycle will be longer. Severo Laris, frowning, said at once, Ill think about it. Perfectionist and impatient, his tone cold and ice-dropping. And then, directly, he hung up on Albarran Bail. Albarran Bail heard the busy beep and his anger rubbed off. She hade all the way from America, not only because of the excellent conditions offered by Severo Laris, but also because she, as a doctor, was eager to cure Pa Rouco. For this reason, Severo Laris was not happy. Chapter 936: Severo, Don’t Leave Me Behind Pa Rouco officially stays with Severo Laris for the first night at Vi Moon Lake Road. Sleeping in the same bed. Severo Laris bathed Costis and groomed him before putting Costis to bed. Pa Rouco has sensitive skin and is easily allergic to dirty things, including dust in the air, so Severo Laris takes care of Costis hygiene. Because Pa Rouco is always in contact with Costis. Instantly, Costis washed himself fragrantly and climbed into bed, snuggling into Pa Roucos arms. Severo Laris came out of the bathroom after a shower and saw a man and a cat eating a sandwich. Pa Rouco eats a little and tucks Costis in. On the bed, there is also a childrens book for fun. The image is warm and cozy. Severo Laris heart, which had been empty for a long time, was filled to overflowing at that moment. He walked over and, after lying down on the bed, took Pa Rouco in his arms and leaned against her, picked up the Hans Christian Andersen storybook and asked, Would you like to hear a story? Pa Rouco couldnt sleep and a little story would help her fall asleep a little, Hmm. Severo Laris flipped through the catalog, looked at it for a few moments and selected a story, The girl who sold matches. Pa Roucos head rested on her chest, a little tired, but not sleepy, Mmm. When Severo Laris finished talking about The Girl Who Sold Matches, the girl in his arms was still looking intently with her two big, clear, not half asleep eyes. Severo Laris put his arm around her and kissed her little neck down, flipping through some pages of the book, Pulgarcito escucha?. Pa Rouco gave an ahhh as she held the chubby Costis in her arms. And then Severo Laris went on to say The Pea Princess and The Daughter of the Sea, and after an unknown amount of time, Pa Roucoy in his arms, rolled over and buried her little face in his arms, drowsily. Costis also jumped out of her arms and Severo Laris closed the book of Hans Christian Andersens fairy tales, cing it in a cupboard to one side and gently pulling up the nkets. Turn off the light and move closer to her. Severo Laris looked at the electronic clock on the side at 1 a. m. He had not gone to bed early. He hadnt gone to bed early, but thank goodness it wasnt 3 or 4 in the morning. It had been a meteoric rise from 3 or 4 am to now falling asleep at 1 am. Severo Laris didnt ask for more. Lowering his head, he kissed her forehead. A good nights sleep. In the middle of the day, at 3:30 a. m., Pa Rouco woke up once and yed with her phone for a while, but Severo Laris confiscated it. After some more storytelling, Pa Rouco snuggled into his arms before falling back asleep, bored. At half past nine the next morning, Severo Laris dragged Pa Rouco out of bed. Even though Pa Rouco has a wake-up call, is grumpy in the morning and ignores Severo Laris, he shoves breakfast in her mouth. Milk, half a ss, toast spread with fresh strawberry jam, he was forced to eat two slices, two bites of fried egg and the rest of the Severo Laris. The hard-boiled eggs, which Pa Rouco did not want to eat, were too tasteless. Severo Laris cooked coffee leaf eggs, which were delicious, but she also ate only the whites, the yolks were eaten by Severo Laris. After breakfast, she was dragged by Severo Laris for her morning run. A half kilometer run, half dragged. She said her bones ached and squatted on the side of the road panting and refusing to go on. Severo Laris had no choice but to crouch down and carry her. Pa Rouco climbs on Severo Laris back and is carried on her back.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Thedy selling breakfast on the roadside early in the morning saw the couple several times,ughing and teasing, Do you need your husband to carry you when you go out for a run, then you dont run for nothing? Severo Laris, a bit embarrassed, leaned the person on his back and said, His bones hurt. The exnation is weak. Severo Laris didnt bother to exin it either, he just blurted it out. Along the way, he attracted the attention of many passersby. Severo Laris, excessively handsome even in a tracksuit, and Pa Rouco, especially attractive, and Severo Laris, carrying his girlfriend on his back, attracted many admiring nces. Pa Rouco frowned and looked at the side of Severo Laris face, Everyone is looking at you. Im carrying you, so theyre looking at me. Pa Rouco: Youre not carrying them, so why do they keep looking at you? The tone is possessive, a bit domineering that is familiar to Severo Laris and exclusive to Pa Rouco. Severo Laris leaned the man on his back and his thin lips curved, Maybe your man is too dazzling. Pa Rouco covered both his cheeks with her two little hands, No more ring, they dont get it, they dont look. Severo Laris let out augh, a clearughter emanating from his chest. She was like a protective child, forbidding anyone to covet him. Severo Laris felt happy in body and mind. The pain in Pa Roucos body intensified when she was almost taken to Vi Moon Lake Road. She clung to Severo Laris neck, chin resting on the side of the back of her neck, and said with some pain, Severo Laris, it hurts. Severo Laris, his back to her, stiffened violently and unconsciously looked again at her small face. Her face was pale, disheveled and vaguely racked with pain. Where does it hurt? My bones ache and my whole body aches. Fang, he had always thought she was lying to him because she waszy, but he never thought she really hurt. The lump in Severo Laris throat rolled with nervous concern as he quickened his pace and led Pa Rouco inside the vi. Then he took Pa Rouco directly to the hospital. A joint consultation with specialists from various departments. When Pa Roucos medical reports were all in, Albarran Bail, who was with the joint consultation, made a serious face. Severo Laris asked, Why does everything hurt?. Albarran Bail looked at the reports and said, There are no lesions in terms of some of the vital organs of the liver, but there are alterations in the cerebral cortex, so the somatic pain experienced by the patient is due to a somatization psychosis caused by depression. Severo Laris, who is not a physician, much less a psychiatrist, frowned and asked, Get your facts straight. Albarran Bail said, In short, the pain the patient is experiencing throughout her body, including the cold and bone pain the patient describes, is due to somatic perception caused by depression. There is nothing wrong with her bones, and what is causing her to feel intense pain is a signal from the cerebral cortex, not actually harmful pain from any part of the body that is wrong. Severus Laris took a deep breath, his face cold as frost, But hes in pain now, is there any way to alleviate it? Albarran Bail pursed his lips, folded his arms together and gave a solution, Take the medication. If you take medication that suppresses depression, you will get relief from these conditions. Severo Laris said, Go get the medication while I go in to see her first. Albarran Bail: This is something I must report to Professor Laris. A depression of her level cannot be resolved by medication alone, and I believe that, at this time, a period of hospitalization is most appropriate. Severo Laris pursed his lips, his face cold and somber, and after a long moment, he said, Hospitalization is on hold. With this statement, Severo Laris addressed the room. Albarran Bail, who stayed where he was, folded his arms and looked at Severo Laris back and gritted his teeth. He now suspects that it is not Pa Rouco who is sick, but Severo Laris. He doesnt understand exactly why Severo Laris is so reluctant to have Pa Rouco hospitalized, when hospitalization is not going to kill Pa Rouco. Besides, he owns the hospital, so how can they, the doctors, eat Pa Rouco alive? When Severo Laris entered the room, he saw Pa Rouco curled up like a baby in his arms on the hospital bed. On her cheeks, cold sweat beads. Severo Laris strides over, Lita? Pa Rouco was covered with a thick nket, but she was still cold. She reached out and grabbed Severo Laris sleeve, her clear, almond-shaped eyes glistening with tears, Severo Laris, Im cold and in pain, help me. Severo Laris looked at her so helplessly that it was as if several sharp des had been thrust hard into his heart and the blood was flowing. He sat on the edge of the bed and took her, wrapped in the nket, into his arms tightly. Would that be better? Pa Rouco looked up at him with tears in her eyes, It hurts. Severo Laris opened her quilt and took her whole in his arms before wrapping her in it again. Through the thin summer clothing, he felt the sweat all over her body, all in a cold sweat. Severo Laris chin, pressed against the top of her head, she closed her eyes deeply and spoke in a muffled voice: lita, if it hurts too much, shall we hospitalize you? Pa Rouco looked at him, tears rolling down her face, pained and helpless, Are you abandoning me? Severo Laris looked at her and opened his lips, surprisingly unable to say a word. Pa Rouco looked up at him pleadingly, Dont leave me here, no, Severo, dont leave me with the doctor, Im going to be out of my mind. Dont leave me here, okay? Four years ago, at the time of her suicide, she waspulsorily hospitalized. During those days, she had no ess to the outside world. It was as if she was trapped in an airtight cage, immobilized in a hospital bed and on medication, injections and fluids every day. She felt no dignity in having to be supervised by a caregiver to monitor even things like urination and defecation, and she wanted to die in pain. Severo Laris looked at her, his fingers wiped the cold sweat and tears from her face as he swallowed the lump in his throat and said, I will stay with you in the hospital, I will not leave. Pa Rouco cried and shook her head, she was no fool, They wont let you be here, dont believe them ok Severo, you really dont want to leave me with them, they wont let you see me, they lie. Severo Laris looked into her reddened eyes and the tips of his heart trembled. Finally he hugged her tightly and said, Okay, I dont believe them, I wont give you to them. In an instant, Pa Roucos arms tightened around Severo Laris neck and she said fearfully, It doesnt hurt anymore, Severo,e on. Severo Laris closed his eyes and was relentless: Lets get the medicine before we go, okay? Take the medicine and it wont hurt. I dont need to take any medication, Im fine. Pa Rouco said as she looked at him. Severo Laris eyes were scarlet at the corners and he took a deep breath, cupping her face with hisrge hand and coaxing softly, Just a moment, Ill be here, I wont let them take you, lita, trust me. Chapter 937: Fish and Eggplant with Fish Albarran Bail prescribed the medication and gave it to Severo Laris, hiding a post-it note with the amount of medication to be administered. Once Severo Laris left the hospital with Pa Rouco in his arms, several of the specialists who had made the joint diagnosis could not help but murmur. Miss Rouco is very ill, and if she is not hospitalized, I fear she maymit suicide. Im afraid she will then be more difficult to treat, and the whole cycle will drag on. Albarran Bail sighed, I see that Professor Laris also needs to be treated together. When Albarran Bail said this, several other experts froze and looked at each other. Albarran Bail looked at them and scoffed, There is nothing to fear from a psychopath, it is psychopaths whoe in pairs. One of the experts asked, Dr. Bail, are you calling Professor Laris and Ms. Rouco a pair of psychopaths? Albarran Bail raised an eyebrow and shoved his hands in the pockets of his white coat, Yes? Back on Vi Moon Lake Street, Severo Laris poured himself some hot water, took some pills and handed them to Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco looked at the white pills in the palm of her hand and did not move. Severo Laris sat down next to her and said in a low voice, If you take the medicine, it wont hurt so much, even if you are not hospitalized, it must be taken in time so they dont take you away from me. Pa Roucos eyes averted and she said, somewhat defiantly, Taking the pills makes mezy. Severo Laris jaw tensed and his gaze was deep and loving as he gazed at her, I dont care if you be retarded, as long as you are well by my side, whatever it takes. Pa Rouco looked at him slowly and swallowed her dry throat as she said, Shes going to get very silly. Its okay, Lita. Pa Rouco hesitantly squeezed the pills resting in her palm and looked back at Severo Laris pleadingly, Im not taking any pills, thats all, cant I? It doesnt hurt now, so I can stop taking the pills if it doesnt hurt, right?. Severo Laris looked at her with a sunken gaze, his eyes pained, and watched her in silence for a long time. Pa Rouco saw that he said nothing and slipped her little hand up his sleeve, tugging at it, Can I not take it? It really doesnt hurt anymore, tomorrow Ill run with you properly and I wont let you carry me, but can I not take the medicine? Severo Laris mouth felt like it had ss stuck in it, and he couldnt speak, but he looked into her eyes and they were red. Severo Laris took her in his arms and hugged her tightly. The pills, cupped in Pa Roucos hand, were thrown in the trash. Severo Laris held her in his arms and could not let go. Pa Rouco winked at him and childishly asked, As of today, I eat well, sleep well and run well so I dont have to take medication, right? lita Severo Laris wanted to say something, but the words came out and then he swallowed them. On his face, he couldnt speak. Severo, do I really look like a patient? asked Pa Rouco. Severo Laris looked at her, tears rolling down his face, and said, You are not. Pa Rouco: Then why do I have to take the medicine? The mansrge hands, wrapped around the back of her neck, crushed her in his arms. Severo Laris eyes cooled for a moment and he tossed the bottle of pills in his hand toward the corner of the floor, his thin lips spitting out the decisive words, No more. Whats the use of taking medication if its more painful than not taking it? In the afternoon, Severo Laris went to cook. Pa Rouco is lying on the couch, watching TV. Severo Laris is in the kitchen, ncing from time to time to this side of the sofa. The cell phone on the kitchen table rang. Caller ID, Albarran Bail. Severo Laris brow furrows and he simply refuses to answer. How could an intelligent man like Severo Laris not know what Albarran Bail was calling him to say? Nothing more than to ask if Pa Rouco has taken her medication. Or, to decide when to take Pa Rouco to the hospital for treatment.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. And Severo Laris did not want to answer any of these questions. He cut the phone and Albarran Bail continued to call. Severo Laris had a touch of impatience on his forehead, but he finally answered, but he went to the balcony instead of answering in the open kitchen, where Pa Rouco would have heard him. If she were overheard, she would think he was in cahoots with Albarran Bail. Only after stepping out onto the open balcony did Severo Laris speak. You call your boss, Albarran Bail, over and over again, do you think thats appropriate? Severo Laris tone was cold, clearly angry, and disregarded even his supposed gentlemanly manners. Albarran Bail said, Who Im calling now is my patients family, not my boss or my bosss boss. If you really dont want to take the badge, have Pa Roucos parents contact me and I can stop contacting you. Severo Laris gritted his teeth and his gaze was sharp and full of coldness, but he was prevented from saying a single word. Albarran Bail asked, Am I calling to ask if Pa Rouco has taken her medication? Severo Laris did not bother to lie: She did not eat. Albarran Bail is not at all surprised, I have been treating Pa Rouco for more than a day or two now, this patient is very disobedient and is usually under and off her own medication, she will not get better without being hospitalized. Albarran Bail, who are you cursing? Albarran Bail: Im being honest. stern Laris, if you dont take Pa Rouco to the hospital, youll be waiting to see Pa Roucos second suicide! Albarran Bails words were excessive and deliberately provoked him. Severo Laris grabbed his phone with his long, bony knuckles, the green and white visible. Severo Laris violently mmed the phone in his hand against the wall. The phone hit the wall and fell to the floor, its screen going dark for a split second and shattering into pieces. Telephone interruptions. Severo Laris looked at the broken phone on the floor and could not calm his emotions for long. Like a pebble, thrown into theke, it stirred a thousand waves, stirring and provoking his calm for a long time. Wow. Ribs turns around after a small blister, the white blister rolls to Severo Laris feet. Severo Laris chest rose and fell, his gaze cold and stern as he stared at the vial of medicine at his feet. As Ribs ran up to Severo Laris, he seemed to sense his masters anger all over, and cocking his little face in embarrassment, he called out to Severo Laris, Meow. He took several deep breaths before he suppressed the dreadful emotions in that chest, bent down, picked up the medicine bottle and cupped it in his palm. He came back from the open terrace and pretended nothing had happened. Severo Laris looked at Pa Rouco, who was lying on the couch watching the television, which, on the other hand, was showing the animated movie Peppa Pig. Severo Laris asks, Do the fish and eggnt with fish tonight, what else would you like to eat besides that? Pa Roucos face scrubbed against the pillow as she nonchntly replied, Ill eat whatever you make. Fine. Dinner is cooked simply, but there are quite a few dishes. Severo Laris made chicken soup and ground up the pills and mixed them into his bowl of chicken soup. So that he would not detect the bitterness, a little more sugar was added. When it was time to start the meal, Severo Laris asked her to start with the chicken soup and Pa Rouco didnt hesitate to drink half a bowl. Is it good? Pa Rouco frowned and said, It tastes funny. Severo Laris said calmly, Make another soup tomorrow. Pa Roucos eyes scanned the area and missed the fish and eggnt. Where is the eggnt? Chapter 938: If you smile, I’m not bitter. On the table, instead, was a stewed fish. Severo Laris handed her the chopsticks and said with a faint smile, Look for them.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Pa Rouco took her chopsticks and poked at arge piece of fish. When she lifted the chopsticks, she saw the belly of the fish stuffed with eggnt. There was a sh of surprise in her eyes, Can you still do fish and eggnt like that?. Severo Laris picked up an eggnt toothpick and put it in his mouth, Eat it. Pa Rouco opened her mouth and ate it, the eggnt was juicy and tasty. Is it good? Pa Rouco nodded, Delicious, is it hard to make?. Severo Laris tried it himself and it did taste good: Its not difficult, you hollow out the belly of the fish and stuff it with marinated eggnt and bean paste together, then you red roast all the fish normally, and during the red roasting process, the bean paste ced on the belly of the fish spills out and mixes with the vors of the red roasted fish. Its a bit like grilled fish. Pa Rouco ate a huge te of rice in the evening and lots of fish and eggnt. But not long after, she threw up. Severo Laris took care of her for a long time before taking her to the bedroom. Pa Rouco drank some warm boiled water and her stomach felt much better. Severo Laris watched her as she changed her cell phone. Pa Rouco, hugging her nket, rubbed up against her and asked, What are you doing? In the night, Severo Laris smashed the phone and now takes the phone card and reces it in another phone. Costis broke my phone, get a new one. Pa Rouco emitted an oh and rested her chin on Severo Laris shoulder. Severo Laris reced the calling card and turned his eyes to look at her, reaching out to stroke her back through the nkets. Feeling better? I still want to throw up. Severo Laris eyes widened a few shades; Albarran Bail had told him during the day at the hospital that, next, Pa Rouco might face all kinds of pain, vomiting, even muscle tremors and panic attacks. Without medication, these problems wont go away. But when she takes medicine, her whole being bes sluggish. Those drugs have the effect of suppressing depression, but they also damage the body and affect the central nervous system. Her lita has always been very smart and learns things quickly. He exins math problems to her and it doesnt take her long to understand and learn from them. Unlike other girls who, whether they study advanced math or anything else, dont know anything about it no matter how hard they study it. She is very smart. Thats why Severo Laris is even more intolerant of her bing retarded because of medication. Severo Laris lifted her against his chest, picked up the childrens book next to him and asked, What story do you want to hear today? The Giraffes Wish. Severo Laris turned to the giraffes wish and at the end of his sentence, Severo Laris looked at the man in his arms and asked, Do you know what the giraffes wish is? Pa Rouco leaned into his arms and said, I want my friend to give me a kiss. Severo Laris looked down and kissed her forehead, Your wish is granted. Pa Rouco snuggled into his arms, her small hands clinging to his slim, strong waist affectionately. She looked up at him with her little face, Severo, do you know why the sea is blue?. Severo Laris looked at her with a soft, warm look, Because of the light?. Because there are many fish in the sea and the fish spit bubbles and make them blue and the sea turns blue. The heaviness and mncholy in Severo Laris gaze dissipated immediately as he touched the little girls face in his arms, lita, can you smile? Why are youughing? Because of my coffee, I forgot to add sugar. With that said, Pa Rouco smiled. Very sweet. Severo Laris instantly felt less bitter. He bowed his head, rested it against Pa Roucos forehead and closed his eyes. It was a moment of relief. Pa Rouco looked at him earnestly, Ill smile at you every day from now on, but dont let those men take me away, okay? Severo Laris hugged her tightly and said, Okay. Those people, he meant the ones at the hospital. She was so reluctant to enter the hospital that Severo Laris could hardly imagine the pain she suffered when she underwent her mandatory treatment there. Severo Laris dare not think about it. About to go to bed, Pa Rouco sets the rm clock. It is the 9 a. m. rm. Severo Laris rubbed his little face and asked quietly, Why did you set it so early, when you could have gotten upter? Pa Rouco obedientlyy down and pulled the covers over herself, To get up for breakfast and run. Severo Laris heart, with a jolt, received a somewhat painful blow. Fearing mandatory hospitalization, I decided to be a good boy and get up early, have breakfast and go for a run. Severo Laris felt very bitter. And theres nothing you can do about it. Pa Rouco ate a lot the next morning. Severo Laris looked a little dismayed and took the sandwich out of her hand, If you cant eat it, dont eat it, dont force yourself. Pa Rouco got up, dragged him away and said she was going for a run. Severo Laris was not in the mood and, knowing she didnt want to run, he pulled her and said, Take the day off and start again tomorrow. Pa Rouco stole a nce at him and asked in a whisper, So, this wont work? Even machines have a time off, let alone you, you just started running, you need to do it slowly, its a bad day, stay home. Pa Rouco paces around the chalet courtyard and the cottage, literally. She apanied Costis several times around the block. Severo Laris cant say what he feels. Pa Rouco was talking on the phone to someone while lunch was being prepared. Little Beanstalk was sick with a cold and cough and said she wanted to see her. Pa Rouco was concerned and told her to take care of herself. Pa Rouco had finished talking on the phone when Severo Laris finished making lunch and came over. Severo Laris asked, On the phone with who, Susana? Pa Rouco said, Its little Beanstalk, shes sick. Severo Laris frowned, sat down next to her and asked, Whats wrong with the little beanstalk? Little Beanstalk has a cold, Severo, and I want to go to Imperial to get little Beanstalk. Severo Laris stroked his head and said, Can it be a while longer? I cant get away now. Her problem, for a moment, was that Severo Laris didnt dare to casually take her out of The Holy City for fear that something might happen and she wouldnt be able to contact Albarran Bail in time. Pa Rouco was at a bit of a loss, Can I go get the bean sprouts myself?. Severo Laris looked at her helplessly, Im notfortable with you being alone. You can take me to the airport and when I get on the ne, if you are worried about it, you can ask Rufio and Susana to pick me up at the airport and Susana will stay with me and I wont have any problems. Severo Laris wondered a little, The little beanstalk sprouts are so important, huh?. Little Beanstalk is very poor, she has no father, her mother is very busy and has no time to take care of her, Im afraid that if little Beanstalk has a fever and her mother is gone, will something happen to her? Severo Laris looked at her worried and said, So, do you know the address of the little beanstalks house, can I ask Rufio and Susana to go and see the little beanstalk, what do you think? No. Pa Rouco tly refused. Whats wrong? Pa Rouco said, Frijolito doesnt know Rufio and Susana, he gets scared. Severo Laris pondered for a moment and said, Then, in a little while, Ill go with you to Imperial to get the small bean sprouts, okay? But until then, dont go alone. Pa Rouco agreed with some reluctance. In the afternoon, Pa Rouco had also had a coughing fit, a bad one. Thinking she had caught a cold, Severo Laris reached out and touched her forehead, which fortunately was not hot. Stare at it and drink lots of water. Pa Roucos mind, however, was wandering and distracted all day. Chapter 939: Is this little Beanstalk’s house? Late in the afternoon, Severo Laris was in the kitchen cooking. A sharp knock was heard from upstairs. Severo Laris went upstairs and pushed open the bedroom door to find Pa Rouco lying on the bed in pain, her face pale and glistening with cold sweat, as she reached out and knocked over a vase of flowers. The vase shattered on the floor, spilling the water from the vase all over the floor. Severo Laris strides over to her and scoops her up in his arms, hisrge hands ruffling her long hair stuck to her cheeks with sweat. Pa Rouco coughed incessantly, her hands clutching at the shirt around Severo Laris waist as she said faintly, Severo, Im very sick. Severo Laris first thought was that he had a fever and he reached out to feel his forehead, which was not warm. But, anyway, he brought the thermometer close to him and stuck it under his armpit. I took my temperature and it was 36, 7 degrees, and I didnt have a low-grade fever, it was a normal temperature. Its not so bad if you have a cold. Severo Laris had no choice but to hug her, kiss her head and say in a muffled voice, Ill take you to the hospital. Pa Rouco resisted going to the hospital, No, I dont want to go to the hospital. Were not going to be hospitalized, were just going to see why were coughing. Im going to be hospitalized. Pa Rouco hadpletely forgotten the doctor and the hospital in her mind. Because the doctors, and the hospital, were treating her like aplete psychopath and she didnt believe them. Her eyes were slightly reddened, her almond-shaped eyes were starry with tears, and she looked so pitiful that Severo Laris could not resist her plea. Severo Laris got a lump in his throat and hisrge hand stroked her back as he said, Im going downstairs to get you a ss of water, so dont move. Severo Laris took the time to go downstairs to get some water and make a phone call to Albarran Bail. Albarran Bail had just been in a meeting with some specialists, the phone was slow to pick up and Severo Laris was in a bad mood. Why does Pa Rouco have a cough, is it also due to depression? Albarran Bail, over there, pinched his forehead with a big head, Professor Laris, how can our doctors diagnose a patient if they dont bring him to the hospital to be seen by our doctors? The cough could be a cold, or a fever, maybe it has nothing to do with depression. Her temperature was taken, she showed no signs of fever, I kept an eye on her and its unlikely that she suddenly got a cold. Albarran Bail has one head and two heads, Pa Rouco coughs all of a sudden and how is she going to know why? Severo Laris thinks he has opened his eyes, that he can see the cause of a patients illness without even going to the hospital for a diagnosis? But for his bosss sake, Albarran Bail said patiently, A cough is not usually rted to depression, it could be a sore throat, Professor Laris, and you shouldnt be overly concerned. Albarran Bail couldnt say why, but Severo Laris couldnt help a huff at the thought of Pa Roucos painful cough. I didnt invite you back for posturing, Albarran Bail, and if you cant, I can always fill in for you. Albarran Bail gritted his teeth, furious, unable to take it anymore, Severo Laris, dont bring your emotions to work, even if you are my boss and you give me tens of millions in shares, you cant use me as your punching bag, I asked you to take Pa Rouco to the hospital to be treated and you didnt want to. Okay, thats your freedom. But now youre asking me to diagnose Pa Rouco over the phone, ask any doctor if they can handle such a difficult question from you. Severo Laris took a deep breath, his eyes violent and impetuous, but the gentleman in his bones and his ability to distinguish right from wrong were not entirely lost after all, and he closed his eyes and said, Im sorry. Albarran Bail was silent for a moment and cated his anger by saying, Pa Roucos coughing symptoms need not be rted to mental illness, but dont rule out that maybe they are, and I cant give you an answer until you take her to the hospital for further diagnosis. Other than that, I cant help you, and even if you were to fire me now, my answer would be the same: for any diagnosis or treatment, the doctor must see the patient. With these words, Albarran Bail hung up the phone. Severo Laris listens to the busy beep on the phone and leans back on the couch in silence for a few moments. His eyes are empty. Until Pa Rouco rushes out of the bedroom and rushes downstairs, Severo Laris stops her and grabs her arm with his big hand. Lita, what are you doing? Pa Rouco said nervously, Severo, Im going to the Imperial. Severo Laris frowned, Whats the point of going to the Imperial, youre not feeling well right now. Before he could finish the sentence, Pa Rouco interrupted him and said in anguish, Severo, the little bean must be very sick, I just called her and she was crying a lot, her mother wasnt home, she said she wanted to see me and she kept coughing. The more Severo Laris listened, the more he became suspicious, Is the little bean coughing too? Well, hes coughing a lot, Severo, will you let me go to Imperial, I want to go to Frijolito and Ille back when Ive bought the medicine for Frijolito. Severo Laris hugged her and analyzed sensibly, lita, even if you hurry to go to Imperial now, it will take you at least two or three hours, give me Frijolitos address and phone number, I will ask Rufio to deliver the medicine to Frijolito, there will be no dy. Pa Rouco hesitated and froze, looking at Severo Laris. Severo Laris looked at her with a deep and genuine look, lita, listen, even if we get here as fast as we can, frijolito may not be able to wait, Rufio and Susana are in Imperial and can get to frijolitos house as fast as they can. Pa Rouco was half convinced, but felt that the solution proposed by Severo Laris was the best. Severo Laris, seeing that she had steadied herself a bit, put his arm around her and sat her on the edge of the sofa. Tell me the address of the little bean and Ill have Rufio go now.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco said, The Little Beans house is at La Vi Rouco, building 12, 601. Severo Laris, slightly stunned, touched her cheek with his big hand and asked softly, lita, are you sure this is the address? When you say La Vi Rouco, is it the same La Vi Rouco we had before in the ImperialImperial neighborhood next door? Pa Rouco stared at him and nodded, Im sure. But 601 in block 12, its their apartment in the Imperial block, its exactly the same. Severo Laris did not expect such a coincidence. Pa Rouco urged from the side: Severo, call Rufio quickly, the little beaner is in a difficult situation. Severo Laris immediately called Rufio, gave him the address and told him to go immediately to La Vi Rouco to get the little bean. If he is very sick, ask Rufio to take the little bean sprout to the hospital for treatment first. Vi Rouco is not too far from town and Rufio drove there in no time. When Rufio arrived at 601 La Vi Rouco 12, he rang the doorbell and the door quickly opened. When the door opened, it was an old woman with half-white hair. Thinking it was Little Beanstalks grandmother, Rufio asked, Grandma, is this Little Beanstalks house, please? The old woman frowned, puzzled, Beanstalk? What little beanstalk? Rufio thought he had the wrong door and looked at the door number again, it was 601. Grandma, is it building 12, 601, please? The old woman thought Rufio was a bit odd and said impatiently, Yes, whats your problem? Isnt your granddaughters name Little Bean? The old woman red at him, We have bean sprouts at home, but my children are not called bean sprouts, and besides, we are not grandchildren, I only have one grandson. Rufio: Grandma, is there a child named Little Bean in this building? The old woman was so annoyed that she waved her hand, Where is there a Little Bean Sprout? I basically know the names of all the children in this building, and there isnt one named Little Bean Sprout! Youre looking in the wrong ce! Do you want anything else? Im locking up. The door mmed shut. Rufio eats a mouthful of doorstops. Chapter 940: Severo Laris on the phone with Little Beanstalk Pa Rouco has been bugging Severo Laris to ask if Rufio has seen the little beanstalk sprouts. When Rufio called, Severo Laris scanned the caller ID and hurriedly picked up. Severo Laris reached out to reassure Pa Rouco as he asked Rufio on the other end of the phone, How are you doing, have you seen the little bean sprout? Severo, are you sure Paulita has the right address? I just went to that La Vi Rouco you mention, and the people who live in building 12, 601, are not a single mother and daughter. The grandmother who opened the door for me told me they only had one grandchild in the house, and she told me they didnt have any children named Frijolito in the whole building. Severo Laris eyes twitched for a moment, his gaze locked on Pa Rouco, and he asked earnestly, lita, Frijolitos house is in La Vi Rouco, building 12, 601, are you sure thats the address? Pa Rouco was sure: Im sure, the sprout wouldnt lie to me.. Rufio hasnt found the sprout, is it possible that the sprout is afraid of the baby and thats why hes hiding? Severo Laris said, Call the little bean and ask, Ill have Rufio search again. Pa Rouco hurried to dial the little bean sprouts number and in a few moments it connected and Pa Rouco said to the little bean sprout as she coughed, Little bean sprout, where are you? Im at home, Sister Paulita, are youing to see me? Pa Rouco said, How are you, they brought me medicine, but I havent seen you. The little bean sprout smiled and said, I slipped away to hide a moment ago because I dont want to meet people I dont know, Sister Paulita, can youe with me? Pa Rouco said, I cant get to you right now. Why? Pa Rouco unconsciously looked at Severo Laris and said, Because, since I am also sick, Severo wont let mee to see you. Who is Severo? He is Sister Paulitas lover. Little Beanstalk said, I so want to meet the love of Paulitas sisters life. Severo Laris looked at Pa Rouco and said, lita, let me talk to the little beanstalk and I will ask her exactly where she lives. Pa Rouco hands the phone to Severo Laris, who looks Pa Rouco in the eyes and takes it. She heard, on the phone, a string of busy beeps and no one was talking. Severo Laris swallowed the lump in his throat: The little beaner seems to have hung up the phone. Pa Rouco picked up the phone and frowned, grumbling under her breath, She must be shy, youre scaring her away. I guess Ill have to go to Imperial after all to get the little beanstalker. Severo Laris pulled her shoulders away, looked her straight in the eyes and said, What do you say, since the little beanstalker is afraid of the baby, if I ask Rufio to deliver her cold medicine at the door and not bother her? Pa Rouco thought this would work, When Beanstalk talked to me on the phone earlier, she seemed to be in a good mood, so she should be fine Severo Laris reassured, Its just a cold and cough, it wont be a big deal, dont worry. As night fell, Pa Rouco fell asleep. Severo Laris cautiously got out of bed and picked up his cell phone. Itsbination lock, which he knew well, opened and he flipped through his address book and found the little beans number. He dialed it. On the phone came a mechanical female voice: Hello, the number you have dialed is an empty number . Severo Laris stood there, holding his phone, for a long, long time. And then he dialed that number over and over again, even using his own cell phone to dial the number. The results I got were all empty numbers. Empty number. So who was Pa Rouco talking to so many times before?Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. The corners of Severo Laris eyes were scarlet, he was vaguely aware of something but did not dare to think about it deeply. Severo Laris went out to the balcony and called Rufio. He took a deep breath and asked, Well, did La Vi Rouco find a boy named Beanstalk? Rufio said, I sent someone to La Vi Rouco to go door to door and I really didnt find a boy named Beanstalk, was Paulita tricked? Maybe. Without another word, Severo Laris hung up the phone. The maybe was a helpless sound. How he wished it was the boy who had lied and deceived Pa Rouco. Soon after, Rufio called back. Severo Laris picks up. Rufio said, Susana told me earlier that when Paulita came to Imperial for our appreciation dinner, she was on her way to the restaurant and she said she saw a boy and halfway to the restaurant she asked her to stop and Paulita ran across the road to get the boy, Susana said she thought it was very strange at the time. Severo Laris opened his lips and asked in a mute voice, What did the child look like? Susana saw no one. Severo Laris closed his eyes, with aplicated and painful look. On the phone, Susana was beside herself and said, Oh, yes, I remember, it turns out it was very close to the traffic lights, there were cameras on that stretch of road, we can go and pull up surveince, the boy can definitely be found on surveince. Rufio said, Thats a good idea Severo, why dont I contact someone now to check the surveince. Ill let you know when I have something. Okay. Severo Laris hangs up the phone and sits withered on the living room couch, waiting for Rufios call. In his mind, he recalls a few details. Pa Rouco says a child was saved on the set of The Guardian. Severo Laris immediately called Salvino and asked him to ask the people working on the Guardian set at the time if that was the case. Ten minutester, Salvino told him, Boss, the set crew said they only saw the wife injured by the falling equipment, but they didnt see any children, and there were no young actors that day, and unrted children are not allowed on the set. As for the wifes im that she saved a child, the people on the set said they didnt see one. After hearing Salvinos call, Severo Laris hung up without saying a word and with an expressionless face. Half an hourter, Rufio sent him a surveince video. In the surveince, Pa Rouco first gets out of Susanas red BMW, and then, without even looking at the traffic light, crosses the road, and not long after, she walks down the boulevard, as if she sees something, smiles, and then, in the emptiness of the air, she is talking. The surveince is silent. But Severo Laris saw that Pa Rouco had taken a chocte bar out of her pocket and handed it to him. The chocte fell to the floor, but she smiled warmly and cheerfully. Then she smiled and waved goodbye a short distance away. Severo Laris put his phone back on the couch and stood up, covering his face. The corner of his eye, turning scarlet. Ribs jumps off the back of the couch and rubs against Severo Laris leg. Severo Laris wipes the corners of his eyes, takes a deep breath, picks up the phone again and calls Albarran Bail. Albarran Bail, on the other end of the phone, was about to fall asleep. Receiving the call from Severo Laris came as a surprise to her. What, you found out? Severo Laris squeezed the acidity in the back of his throat and asked, word for word, Can depression be severe enough to cause hallucinations? Albarran Bail froze and frowned, Is Paulita hallucinating? Severo Laris tone was fierce and cold, Answer me, yes or no. Maybe. People with varying degrees of depression can experience varying degrees of hallucinations and delusions, which can result in thought disorder, also known as attunement disorder. Severo Laris got a lump in his throat, What is attunement disorder? Albarran Bail sighed and said, Attunement disorder, ording to the colloquial exnation, is a form of psychosis. Albarran Bail is reminding Severo Laris, now Pa Rouco, that she is aplete psychopath, that she is not normal. Severo Laris eyes were red: Is there a cure? Yes, but it requires hospitalization and mandatory quarantine. Severo Laris raised his hand, squeezed his brow bone and closed his eyes, May I tag along?. Albarran Bail: No one should apany anyone, especially family members, and even more so a lover who empathizes as much with the patient as you do, should not get involved in the treatment; if you empathize too much, leaving aside everything that affects the progress of the treatment, perhaps you will even be assimted by the patient. Severo Laris jaw tensed, This is the only way to do it, isnt it? This is the only way to cure a terminal mental illness, and I cant guarantee that even with strict treatment, Pa Rouco will be cured at all, but Severo Laris, be clear, if you dont do it, Pa Rouco will be a lunatic in everyones eyes. Severo Laris gritted his teeth, his gazeplex and heavy. Albarran Bail, knowing that Severo Laris was a soft man, rambled, Pa Rouco is so brilliant that she should not be destroyed by depression, Severo Laris, send her to therapy, although I am not ten percent sure, we can work together to make her as healthy as possible. Pa Rouco, who is so good, would not be good for you if she became what people call psychotic and crazy. Severo Laris swallowed the lump in his throat, his brow furrowed deeply, his face cold and pained, Give me a moment to process. As soon as possible. The sooner this disease is treated, the better. Chapter 941: Severo are you jealous with the little bean sprout? Severo Laris hangs up the phone and sits down on the couch. He leaned against the back of the couch, closed his eyes and contemted the whole night. In the second half of the night, Rufio and Susana called. Rufio said, Severo, tomorrow Ill go with Susana, and Lastra, to La Ciudad Santa to see you, Paulita doesnt have many best friends, let Susana keep herpany. Severo Laris said, Good. After a moment, Severo Laris said, Thank you. Rufio smiled, Thanks for nothing, we are brothers who have shed blood together in the trenches, besides, Susana and Paulita are iron mas, Paulita Has something to do, definitely have toe and see. At six oclock in the morning, Severo Laris got up from the living room sofa and went to his bedroom. Pa Rouco is still sleeping. Severo Laris put the phone back the way it was, before getting into bed and crawling under the covers, hugging her tightly. Pa Rouco had been sleeping little and not at all soundly since her illness, and for the moment, when Severo Laris got under the covers in the cool air, she shrank back a little and then arched into his arms, wrapping her small arms around his waist and murmuring in a jocr voice with her eyes closed, Where have you been, isnt it hot at all? Severo Laris looked at her nubile features, her loving and caring gaze, I went to cook some porridge so we can have breakfast when you get upter. Pa Rouco got a little hungry when she heard about breakfast and her little face arched into the warm corner of her neck, I want to eat the Xiao Long Bao from south of the city. Okay, Ill get itter. Pa Rouco hugged him and murmured, No, I dont want you to go now. Like a child, he likes her. Severo Laris hard heart melted and he looked down, kissed her small, white forehead andughed in a deep whisper, You want the bun again and you dont want me to go, are you the bun or do you want me? Pa Rouco opened her arms and hugged him, cooing childishly, Bollos and Severo Laris, I love you both. Severo Laris hugged her tightly and ran his big hands through her long, soft, messy hair. Then Ill send Salvino for the chapulines. Severo Laris held her with a vacant stare. Pa Roucoy on top of him and slept for a while, her long, thick eyshes flickered as she rested in Severo Laris arms suddenly opening her eyes to look at him. I dont want to be alone, so dont go away, okay? She was sick, but more sensitive. Severo Laris looked sideways at her, took her small hand in his palm and squeezed it, promising her in a muffled voice, Yes, I wont leave you alone. Pa Rouco calmed down and wrapped her little arms around his neck and murmured against the side of his neck, If you leave, the hospital people wille for me, and if they take me away, youll never see me again. Severo Laris choked on a thousand pounds of stone weighing on his heart, unable to breathe. I could have visited you even if the hospital people had taken you away, I would never have seen you. Severo Laris tried to convince her. But Pa Rouco stared at him and, seeing that he was really speaking for the hospital, quickly rolled her eyes and pulled the nkets over her head, turning her back on him. The hospital has paid you. Severo Laris looked at the quilt ball and reached out to hold it back, The hospital people wouldnt dare buy from me, Id curse them if they did. But you speak for them. Lita, I really dont, Im always on your side unconditionally. Pa Rouco peeked out from under the sheets with two dark eyes and grabbed the sheets with both hands, half looking at him. Really? Severo Laris stared into her eyes and replied, Well, yes. Pa Rouco climbed back into his arms and, like acent child, said to Severo Laris, Ill eat well and sleep well, as long as you stay with me. Severo Laris held out his hand and tousled her long, messy hair, then looked at her silently and affectionately, without saying a word.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Pa Rouco winked at him, Isnt that right, Severo Laris? Right. Pa Rouco puffed out her little mouth and said, Im really going to ignore you if youre in cahoots with the hospital people to lie to me. Where to ignore me? asked Severo Laris sheepishly. Pa Rouco rolled her eyes and said, Go get the small bean sprouts, they dont lie to me. Severo Laris pulled her by the shoulders and looked at her seriously and solemnly, lita, promise me you wont go alone to the small bean sprout. Why? Because, you care so much about the little bean sprout, so much that you wouldnt even want me for the sake of the little bean sprout, and Im jealous. He wanted to get to the little bean sprouts, which meant exactly from a medical standpoint, Severo Laris wasnt sure, but he knew it had to be bad. Pa Rouco gently poked the lump in his throat with her forefinger, Hmmm Severo, are you jealous with the little bean?. Well, its sour. Severo Laris didnt take his eyes off her. He paced a littlezily, Okay. Severo Laris frowned, Iita, look at me. Pa Rouco looked at him with her neglected schoolboy face, What?. Dont go alone to the beanstalk, do you hear me? Pa Rouco stroked his little mouth and asked reluctantly, When are you free, Id love to go y with the little bean sprouts? Severo Laris looked at her, reddening instantly, but not wanting her to see it, he cupped the back of her neck with his big hand and pulled her tightly into his arms. Whats so funny about little bean sprouts, cant I y with you? Pa Roucos small hands rummaged through the buttons of her pajamas, We can go y with the little bean sprout. Severo Laris: I dont want a third person toe along and spoil it for us as a couple. All right then. Severo Laris, uneasy, dipped his head into his long hair and gave another order, Dont go to the little bean, Ill get jealous. Pa Rouco said sullenly, But the little bean wants to meet you. Later, there will be a chance. Severo Laris waited on Pa Rouco after she got up and the two had just finished breakfast when the Rufio and Lastra arrived at the vi. Susana rushed in first and hugged Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco was taken aback. Susana, are you trying to strangle me? Susana hugged her tightly and stifled a choked sob as she deliberately whined, Why havent you looked for metely, Im so bored, even though you asked me for a chat, and you what, you dont even send me a Facebook message. Pa Rouco didnt know what to say; she hadnt really thought about looking for Susanately. Susana warned him viciously, In the future, if you have something on your mind, you muste to me or I will be angry. Rufio opened his arms and looked at Pa Rouco with a smile, Paulita, you have been in the field for so long that I have never seriously received you. Pa Rouco looked at Susana: Hugs are bad, arent they?. Susana was quite generous: Hes not my husband today, hug him however you want. Pa Rouco looked back at Severo Laris, who smiled slightly and nodded slightly toward her. Rufio held his arms open and Pa Rouco gave him a token hug to avoid an awkward scene. Lastra also opened her arms and smiled, Paulita, after hugging Rufio, give Lastra a hug too!. Pa Rouco gives Lastra a hug. Lastra said, Wee to the family. Chapter 942: A house full of warmth, long live friendship. At noon, Lastra proposed a barbecue in the visrge courtyard. Its such a big yard, and its a waste that the capitalists dont know how to barbecue, so we have toe and enjoy the soul taste of barbecue in a big house, like usmoners. Rufioughed and teased Lastra: Then you stay here, Severo, get him a babysitting room and let him enjoy a barbecue in your yard every day. Severo Laris joked, Theres no babysitters room, but theres a cattery in Costis. Lastra had a paper airne in his hand and flew it toward Severo Laris, Dude, thats too much! Severo Laris received the paper airne and handed it to Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco took the paper airne, breathed on its mouth andunched it toward the outside of the chalet. The paper airnes fly up and down therge courtyard of the vi. Susana said, Dont just think about the barbecue, where are the tools and the meat for the barbecue?. Rufio said, Severo stays with Paulita while we both go to the supermarket. Lastra: I dare you to leave me a single dog eating dog food on purpose? Rufio: If you dont bully the bulb, who do you bully? Rufio hugged his daughter-inw and walked out the door. Severo Laris remembered, Theres a big supermarket around the corner from here in town, its very close and easy for you to map. Okay. Rufio and Susana went to the supermarket to shop and Severo Laris walked over with a couple of Monopoly. Severo Laris, Pa Rouco and Lastra, three people ying Monopoly. Lastra lost one after another and was left with many white notes on his face. Lastra was unconvinced, Youre bullying me for not ying this much, one more game and Ill put two stickers on your face. Severo Laris hit lightly, Come on, you dont even know how to y with me and you still want to beat Lita, who is a master at this. Lastra was not happy: Paulita already knows how to y this game, and youre giving her a pig in a poke, Severo Laris, I say dont bully people like that in pairs!. After a while, Rufio and Susana came back from outside with a bunch of stuff. Hurry up and help us carry our stuff to the trunk, we bought a lot of food. Lastra ripped the note off his face, jumped onto the couch and ran out into the yard to unload. Within moments, a barbecue was set up in the vis courtyard and a charcoal fire was lit. Rufio grew up in Imperial, and the people of Imperial are always barbecuing three days a week, so he knows a lot about eating and skewering, and is an experienced gourmet. Rufio taught Lastra how to skewer the meat, and Lastra was so clumsy that he pricked his fingers on the skewer several times. Rufioughed and called him stupid. Susana is mixing bread dumplings. Severo Laris making meatballs stuffed with lean pork with capers. Pa Rouco had nothing to do and Severo Laris took a look at the pasta Susana was making and indicated to Pa Rouco, Susanas pasta is a little dry, give her some water. Pa Rouco took a small bowl of water from the patio faucet and poured it into Susanas basin. Before long, the meatball filling was ready and the noodles were mixed. Both Severo Laris and Susana know how to make dumplings. Rolled pasta Severo Laris, Susana bag. Severo Laris cut some dumplings and tossed them to Pa Rouco to make figurines. Pa Roucos figurines are so cute and adorable. Severo Laris smiled warmly, cut anotherrger piece of dough and threw it to her, lifted his handsome chin and said, Knead another house. Before long, Pa Rouco had made a little house out of the dough, kneading it decently and garnishing it with carrot slices. Severo Laris took the dough figurines and the little houses and put them out on the open terrace to dry.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. After drying, it has stood as a y sculpture in the window of the house. Pa Rouco watched as Severo Laris long, bony fingers expertly wrapped the dumplings, one after another, beautifully filled, in the blink of an eye. Pa Rouco watched with wide eyes, I want to wrap meatballs too. Severo Laris brought a sheet of pasta over to her and ced a spoonful of meatball filling in the center of the sheet in her hand. Pa Rouco followed suit. The first dumpling I made wasnt bad, it wasnt too ugly. Susanas ambiguous look drifted between the two of us and she teased, Paulita this first dumpling you wrapped, is it for her or for Severo?. Pa Rouco smiled like a child, without looking up, but saying, For Severo. Severo Laris heart, instantly softened, looked at her little head and his smile almost melted. Susannas features twisted and she slumped against Rufios shoulder, The sour smell of love, I can hardly stand it! Rufio kissed his daughter-inw on the lips, We can be sour and smelly too!. Lastra looked at them slyly: You dont believe I exist, do you?. Susana: Lastra, are you good at this? Youve been getting girls for many years, but you havent gotten the right one?. Rufio raised an eyebrow, Lastra, I think youd make a good match with that old nun Engracia, not that you dont know Engracia!. Lastras head got bigger as he listened to Engracia: Shes not my type, okay?. Pa Rouco curiously asked Severo Laris: Hasnt Engracia gotten married yet?. Rufio: Why are you getting married, you dont even have a partner, you might as well be in love with Mr. Severo! The words came out of his mouth without thinking, and Susana pped him in the face, What are you babbling!. Susana pushed a strawberry straight into Rufios mouth, Go on, eat the strawberry and stop talking!. Severo Laris was not above talking about it, Engracia had always been a good friend to him and Severo Laris had never had any malicious thoughts about Engracia. Severo Laris said, Engracia is not young, so if there is a suitable er, we can introduce her. Pa Rouco said, Engracia is high-end and must not like blind dates. Severo Laris raised an eyebrow and nodded, thinking it made some sense. Susana asked, Paulita, you dont hate Engracia anymore, do you? Pa Rouco squeezed her cheek to y, I never hated her, shes not Severos ex-girlfriend, why would I hate her. Severo Laris wiped his hands and wrapped his arms around her little head, bending his head to kiss the top of her hair. Susanna said, Besides, the former and current Severo, and only you. engracia counts as an air. Rufio gave Susana a little tap with his shoulder and said, Learn from Paulita, dont always cling to your husbands past love story, be generous, you understand? Susana gave him a straightforward expressionless look, Has Severo had other affairs besides Paulita, has he? Severo Laris wrapped the meatballs and held out his hands, affectionately to Rufio: Not really. Rufio: Mr. Severo you are too much of a brother! Susanna grabbed Rufios ear, If you try to attract butterflies, Ill castrate you! Ay, ay, let go! Who attracts butterflies and Im still misbehaving after marriage? Pa Rouco ate strawberries and watched them pushed, every now and then she would pick one up and pass it to Severo Laris mouth. Severo Laris eats it with his mouth open. For lunch, meatballs, fruit, barbecue, sandwiches and a nice table of dishes cooked by Severo Laris. A pic under the big, leafy trees in the courtyard, with a cool breeze. Rufio joked, Senor Severos cooking is now better than the five-star chefs at Imperial. Lastra raised his ss of red wine, Today Paulita has blessed us with a dish as good as Senor Severo, so raise your sses and clink! Clinking sses together: Long live friendship! Chapter 943: Paula Rouco, it’s my life. Halfway through the meal, Pa Rouco said she wanted a Coke and Severo Laris got up to go back inside for one. Pa Rouco said, The Coke I hid, you dont know where it is. Severo Laris froze and then smiled slightly; he really didnt know where she had hidden the coke. Pa Rouco said, Ill get it myself. Severo Laris, seeing that she was in good shape and thinking that she would be left alone in istion in the hospital afterwards, did not continue, Get the coke ande quickly for dinner, the corn is almost ready. Pa Rouco said, Yes, with a hmm. Then she ran to the cottage in sandals against the sun outside in the shade. The coke is tucked away in a corner of the kitchen. Pa Rouco was heading for the exit after grabbing arge bottle of Coke when her eyes brushed the kitchen knives. Her footsteps stopped and her eyes were drawn to it. The Coke in her hand, fell to the floor. The courtyard of the vi. The corn ced on the charcoal grill te was already cooked. Severo Laris looked into the vi, but the distance was too great to see his person through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the house. Severo Laris became uneasy and said, Ill go take a look. Have a coke, why so slow. Susanaughs, eating hermb kebab as she reaches out to punch Rufios arm, You learn from Severo, you cant leave your wife for three minutes, and you, you cant leave me for three days without knowing you miss me. Whos to say, I cant even think of being away from you for three hours. You have to be a mans mouth and a deceitful ghost. Lastra covered his eyes, Enough of you two, Ive eaten dog food to bursting today, were not even going to eat!. Severo Laris walked into the vi house, Lita? No one answered. Severo Laris called out to her as he entered, lita. As soon as he reached the kitchen, the clean tiles of the kitchen floor were covered in blood. A fruit knife is dropped on the red stain on the floor tiles. Severo Laris gaze, lifted from a bloodstain on the floor tiles, saw Pa Roucos snow-white arm, blood bubbling from the wound, shocking to the eye. Severo Laris took a big step and wrapped his arms around her. Lita, what are you doing? Severo Laris reached out and covered her bleeding wound, his eyes panicked and scarlet.Belongs to N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco is hugging him, staring nkly. Soon after, Rufio and the others entered the vi looking for Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. Standing inside the house, they looked at the pool of blood in the open kitchen and froze. Severo Laris, holding Pa Rouco in his arms, shouted to Rufio and the others, who froze, What are you doing! Go call an ambnce. Severo Laris plunged his head into Pa Roucos neck, the corners of his eyes reddening. Do you know how much it hurts me to do that? Pa Rouco looked at him and said, I just wanted to paddle a little. Severo Laris was in excruciating pain. He hugged the wounded Pa Rouco so tightly it was as if he wanted to rub her bones and her blood. Hospital. Half an hourter, Pa Roucos wound was bandaged and hanging water. Albarran Bail added a sedative to her drops and Pa Rouco soon fell asleep. Severo Laris informed The Rouco Family. If Pa Rouco is indeed hospitalized, Adam Rouco has the right to know about it and to participate in Pa Roucos treatment. When Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal arrived, Albarran Bail led several of them into the small meeting room. Albarran Bail dropped Pa Roucos condition and medical history on the projector. Pa Roucos self-injuries are more serious than we thought and, ording to Professor Laris, the patient is emotionally stable one moment and suddenly self-injures the next, a situation that requires hospitalization in istion for treatment, as her self-injurious behavior is unpredictable and requires twenty-four hour monitoring. There is no way to do this at home and it is not advisable to treat her at home. So my advice is to get her hospitalized immediately. Albarran Bail spoke and looked at everyone present. Adam Rouco looked at the charts, emotionally repressed, fists clenched tightly, and for a moment there was silence, not knowing what to say. Severo Laris was calm, after all he was the one who knew Pa Roucos condition best among the family. Will it hurt her to be hospitalized in istion?. Albarran Bail says objectively, There is some pain, especially if you dont cooperate much with treatment, like Pa Rouco. They can be resistant to medication and injections, so they will suffer a little at first. But the pain of receiving treatment is only shortpared to the pain of a persons whole life, or are family members willing to let them suffer for the rest of their lives? Adam Rouco swallowed saliva: Of course, I hope this pain will pass quickly. Albarran Bail said, Mr. Adan, if you really want your daughter to recover quickly, sign this agreement for hospital treatment. Albarran Bail pushed the hospitalization agreement, which was signed by the guardian, in front of Adam Rouco. Estre Berrocal looked at Adam Rouco and said, Adam, sign it, Paulita doesnt know what will happen if she continues like this. It is not the first time that Paulita self-harms. Albarran Bail added, The patient has self-harmed several times andmitted suicide once, a condition from which it ispletely impossible to be cured without hospitalization by trying to rely on familypanionship and self-healing. Just as Adam Rouco picked up his pen and prepared to sign. Severo Laris suddenly intervened, In three days we will send her to the hospital, give me three more days, even if I have to convince her. Adam Roucos hand, holding his pen, stopped. Albarran Bail asked, The patient had no intention of cooperating with the treatment and I dont see the sense in letting her go free for three days. Severo Laris made a lump in his throat, with a steely, deep look, By trying to give her a little more attachment to life, maybe she will have the motivation to live. After much deliberation, Albarran Bail finally agreed with Severo Laris and those of The Rouco Family. Leaving the conference room, Severo Laris said, Tio Adam, please dont see Lita afterwards, she must not want you to know she is sick. Adam Rouco, no doubt, understood, took a deep breath and said, Im not going in to see her, Ill just check on her from outside the door. With a slight nod, Severo Laris promised, In three days, I will take her to the hospital for treatment without incident. You want those three days, for what? Severo Laris looked through a clear ss of the hospital room door at Pa Rouco sleeping in her bed, smiled slightly and said, There are still things I havent done with her and, above all, I havent proposed to her. Proposing to her, before sending her to the hospital, is the little assurance I can give her. This way, she will not feel that I am abandoning her by sending her to the hospital for treatment. Estre Berrocal could not contain herself, covering her mouth and reddening her eyes. Adam Rouco exhaled deeply and stood outside the room, looking at Pa Rouco inside, but at Severo Laris: Paulita has been afraid of injections and medication since she was a child, and this is probably the worst illness she has ever had in her life, because of you Severo Laris. Do you know why I havent killed you?. Severo Laris, unperturbed, replied flippantly, Stay with me and give her the rest of her life. Adam Roucos voice trembled a little, but he said sternly, Severo Laris, I will not allow you to fail Paulita again. For La familia Rouco, Pa Rouco is the treasure, for me, Severo Laris, Pa Rouco, is my life. Adam Rouco is a bit stunned. Severo Laris looked at Pa Rouco with tears streaming down his face, but with a smile in the corner of his eyes. I will never fail her again. Loving her was the best thing he had ever done in his life, the glory. Chapter 944: Looking Back Together Pa Rouco woke up and walked out of the hospital in Severo Laris arms. Pa Rouco slipped an arm around his neck and asked, somewhat puzzled, Didnt those doctors call me? Severo Laris said, I dont want them to hospitalize you and they wouldnt dare petition to have you hospitalized. Pa Rouco caressed his lips, There is a time when they are so obedient. Severo Laris looked down, nced at the injured arm with thick gauze and said, This is my hospital, so of course I am in charge, and of course you are in charge. Pa Rouco bristled, In the eyes of a doctor, my scratching is a sick act and theyre not going to listen to me. Seeing her unconcerned, Severo Laris heavy heart lightened slightly. Severo Laris, with a slight smile, looks at the person in his arms and thinks that naive romance is nothing more than that. He led her to the car. Pa Rouco leaned into his arms and nonchntly asked, Did I scare Susana and the others? Severo Laris stroked her long hair and kissed her softly, saying, They are your good friends, how could they be frightened by you. Without another word, Pa Rouco snuggled into Severo Laris arms, closed her eyes and said, a little wearily, Sleepy. Severo Laris put his arm around her, Go to sleep. After Pa Rouco fell asleep, Severo Laris hand, which had been gently stroking the gauze wrapped around her arm, was full of pain. When they got home, Severo Laris carried her upstairs and had just put her in the big bed when Pa Rouco woke up. Pa Roucos little hand, tickling Severo Laris arm, said, Severo, lets go to Imperial and get the small bean sprouts. This time, instead of making the excuse that he was busy, Severo Laris agreed and said, Yes, tomorrow well go to Imperial to get the small bean sprouts, what do you think? Really? She was delighted. Im not lying. Severo Laris looked at her mischievously and said, After we see the little bean sprouts, well go around Imperial University and stay two nights in the Imperial neighborhood, what do you think? Pa Rouco narrowed her eyes and smiled, Good. It had been a long time since she had been out and this n Severo Laris was talking about appealed to her. The next morning, Severo Laris packed some simple bags and took Pa Rouco to Imperial. The Imperial neighborhood, Severo Laris had always sent someone to clean it regrly, so even when we arrived in the Imperial neighborhood, the house was immacte. They arrived first from the airport and dropped off their luggage. Then it was on to the little bean sprouts. Pa Rouco called to make an appointment with the little bean sprouts in the za not far from La Vi Rouco. When we arrived at the za, there wererge flocks of farm pigeons and some parents with their children had bought feed to feed the pigeons. Pa Rouco caught a glimpse of the small soybean sprouts sitting on a deck chair with their red backpacks. Pa Rouco pointed to a small sprout not far away and said to Severo Laris with a smile, Thats the little sprout. Severo Laris looked into an empty space, but smiled softly andplimented, The little bean sprouts are lovely.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco pulls Severo Laris. Little Beanstalk asked, Sister Paulita, is this the love of your life? Pa Rouco introduced herself with a smile, His name is Severo Laris and he is the love of my life. The little bean sprout smiled and said with a cute smile, Sister Paulita, your lover is so handsome, I like him very much. I imagined my daddy that handsome. Pa Rouco said to Severo Laris, Little Beanstalk says you look like her daddy. Severo Laris suppressed the bitterness in his eyes and said sweetly, Why dont we be daddy and mommy to the little sprout for a day? As smart as Severo Laris is, he has a vague guess as to the identity of the little Jewish girl he imagines. Pa Rouco froze for a moment, a little surprised to hear such a proposal from Severo Laris. Severo Laris looked at her and said, Why dont you ask the little bean if she wants to? Pa Rouco asked the little bean sprouts, who pped happily and said yes with a little smile. Pointing to a family not far away, the little Beanstalk said, Sister Paulita, I want to be like them and feed the pigeons with mommy and daddy. Pa Rouco smiled and rubbed the little beans little head and said to Severo Laris, Severo, the little bean wants to feed the pigeons. Good, now Im going to get the feed. Severo Laris went to the kiosk a short distance away to buy feed, not forgetting to keep an eye on Pa Rouco not far away. He bought two small bags of feed. A bag of Pa Rouco and a bag of small bean sprouts. He saw, not far away, Pa Rouco talking to the air and couldnt help souring his eyes. Severo Laris took a deep breath and tried to contain the heartburn and pain that was making his heart flip. By the time Severo Laris approached, Pa Rouco and the little beaner were crouched on the ground, ying with a small pigeon. Severo Laris hands the feed to Pa Rouco. Severo Laris with a big boy and a little boy, feeding the pigeons. The little Beanstalk asked, Sister Paulita, can I see you and Brother Severo more often from now on? Pa Rouco said somewhat apologetically, That may not be possible, Brother Severo is very busy. Instead, Severo Laris told her, Its okay, Im not busy, Ill take you out with the little bean sprout when I have time. The little bean sprout smiles with innocent romanticism. After feeding the pigeons, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco sent the little bean sprouts together to La Vi Rouco. Pa Rouco holds the little beans left hand and Severo Laris holds the little beans right hand, walking happily down the center. Severo Laris, however, was quiet and wet-eyed. Arriving at the entrance to La Vi Rouco, the little bean entered the vi. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco said goodbye to her. In the afternoon, Severo Laris again drove Pa Rouco to the Imperial University. I did not drive there. Severo Laris took out of storage the mountain bike he had ridden seven years ago, when he was a student. The bike was of good quality at the time, so even after seven years, the tires are still intact, inted and not leaking. Severo Laris pedals his bike toward Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco turned her head and saw him not far away. The white shirt flutters, ovepping the memory of Severo Laris, who was still a schoolboy. Time, it seemed, had gone back in time. As Severo Laris approached her on his motorcycle, one of his long legs brushed the ground and he gave her a small smile, Hop on, Pa-san. Severo Laris wrapped an arm around her slender waist and led her to the bar at the front of the bike. Severo Laris looked at her, Sit nicely, were leaving. Severo Laris is a solid rider and Pa Rouco felt safe in his arms. The wind cut her ears, all soft warmth. Waves. The ride from the Imperial neighborhood to Imperial University has been morphing into what Pa Rouco saw seven years ago. When we arrived at Imperial University, Severo Laris parked his bike in the schools bike rack. Holding hands, the two of them went for a walk to the school. Its not the end of Saturday, its a weekday, so the school is full of students. With their impressive looks, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco wouldnt look out of ce in a group of college students. As an unusual college couple. Seven yearster, the Imperial University has changed, the yground has expanded and the canteen has a new owner. In the evening, Severo Laris ate with Pa Rouco in the school canteen. Pa Rouco says, The taste has changed. Severo Laris says, Although many things have changed in these seven years, I will not change, I will always be where I am, waiting for you, whenever you turn around. I have always been the same Severo Laris who loved Pa Rouco so much. Pa Rouco looked at him and smiled. Chapter 945: Marriage Proposal 1 On Pa Roucos te hit a chicken thigh. Pa Rouco tossed the chicken thigh onto Severo Laris te. Severo Laris froze and looked at her, she was smiling childishly. Severo Laris suddenly thinks of the time, seven years ago, when he went to the buffet to bring her lunch, also typing a chicken thigh and carrying it from the school dining room to the buffet, which was almost eaten by Rufio. He told Rufio, protectively, that the chicken thigh was not for him, but for Severo. Severo Laris smiled with a loving look and ate the chicken thigh instead of returning it to Pa Roucos te. She was very happy. Severo Laris knew that this was her way of showing her love. After dinner in the school dining hall, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco by the hand for an evening stroll around the campus. The evening breeze is soothing and rxing. The sun sets at dusk, half red. Not far away, in the couples garden, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco bump into an affectionate college couple. Severo Laris has also kissed Pa Rouco countless times in this garden of lovers. Severo Laris heart fluttered slightly as many couples entered and exited the lovers garden. He paused in his stride, turned his eyes to the girl next to him and asked suddenly, May I kiss you? Pa Rouco was slightly taken aback; he rarely asked her, usually kissed when he wanted to. But the moment she looked up at him, Severo Laris clear, stunning face was close to her. Thin lips, pressed against hers. The throbbing of a kiss. Pa Rouco unconsciously grabbed the fabric of his shirt around her waist with both hands. After the kiss, Severo Laris looked at her with yful, dark eyes and saw her little ears blush slightly. Pa Rouco opened her teary eyes and said, I didnt answer before. Severo Laris reached up and pulled her into his arms, hisrge hands brushing her slender back and smoothing the hair, I cant wait for your answer. And soft andmanding. When we left the lovers garden, we met Eleena where the motorcycles were parked. Eleena lifted her sses again and again on the bridge of her nose, and when she approached, her face was filled with smiles and surprise as she realized that it really was Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. Severo Laris, Pa Rouco! Its really you! Eleena Manti walks towards them with her briefcase clutched in her hand. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco turned their heads to look behind them at the same time, both with joy. Eleena smiled and said, I thought I was mistaken a moment ago, but its really you guys! Severo Laris is no stranger to Eleena, having befriended her seven years ago when she was a student, and the two were mentors and friends. A gentlemans friendship is as light as water, this seven years though not much contact too often, but now they meet, is Yun Hu does not like. Eleena reached out and hugged Severo Laris, patting and congratting him, You are the most brilliant student I ever had, Severo, and as your former teacher and even more as your friend, I am really happy for you! Severo Laris smiled slightly and said, Its been a long time, Ms. Eleena, how have you been all these years? Eleena: Why, whats wrong with me? Im always teaching, its boring, but working with young college students has an advantage, it doesnt get old easily! Pa Rouco said, Ms. Eleena was already young looking. Eleena pointed to Pa Rouco with an affectionate look, Its Pa Rouco who can talk. Eleena stood in the background when she saw the two holding hands, You are you two together again?. The eyes are surprised and unexpected. I also met Pa Rouco at thest school festival, didnt you say on that asion Severo Laris exined, I was still chasing her during the school festival and now Im going back to her. Eleena was delighted, Im very happy that they got together. When I heard that the girl from the English department had chased the number one at Imperial College, I was very impressed that they were a good match. Thinking about the light afterwards, Eleena couldnt help but sigh, Onlyter Hey, not to talk about old times,e to think of it it was probably fate, you guys went round and round and still got together, Im really happy for you guys. Severo Laris smiled slightly, Were getting married soon and well be sure to send the invitations to Ms. Eleena when the timees. Eleenas eyes sparkled with joy, Good, good, be sure to let me know when the timees, you both have been my students and still went from campus to marriage, even with a seven year gap in between, you got together, I will henceforth tell my students about you two, and I think it will be a good story at Imperial University. When Pa Rouco had an unexpected miscarriage, Eleena, as a professor in her ss and a close friend of Severo Laris, felt guilty towards her. But now, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco had finally worn out their frustrations and got back together. Eleena was quite happy despite the many emotions in her heart. One was her most promising and brilliant student, and the other was the one she had taught most of her life but was ashamed of, and it was Eleenas joy and blessing that they were together. Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Exiting Imperial College. Pa Rouco sits at the bar in front of Severo Laris with a cool summer breeze on her cheeks. She asked, Howe you didnt know about our impending marriage? Severo Laris looked at her with a smile on his face, And Pa Rouco will marry me?. Pa Rouco growled, Kids dont want to marry weird guys. What if the weird uncle is handsome? Very handsome weird uncle, or weird uncle, and kids arent dumb. Severo Laris was amused and good-humored as he looked down and kissed the top of his sons hair. All the way from Imperial College to the back streets is lined with snack vendors. As she passed the kiosk, Pa Roucos eyes darted to the freezer in front of the kiosk. I want to eat ice cream. Severo Laris stops his car in front of the kiosk and asks Pa Rouco, What ice cream would you like? Pa Rouco told the kiosker, Ask for a green humor. The smile in the corner of Severo Laris eyes intensified a couple of times. It was just like the ice cream he had eaten at the beginning, the Monarchs green humor, and he even remembered the taste. After buying the ice cream, Pa Rouco sat in her car and ate it while Severo Laris rode his bicycle. Just as she was caught off guard, Severo Laris suddenly looked down and took a bite of the ice cream in her hand. Pa Rouco: You pay me for the ice cream, I didnt let you eat it. Severo Laris held the bicycle faucet with one hand, took one hand out and rubbed her little head, smoothing her hair, Ill send you a cooler tomorrow. Pa Rouco: Then you buy me another ice cream. Why, dont you like this? Pa Rouco held up the green humor in her hand and waved it in front of his eyes, Severo Laris, this is green, will you send me green?. Severo Larisughed out loud, with a smile that reached his eyes. How dare I turn Mrs. Laris green! Pa Rouco took a bite of the green humor in her hand. Then, a cold breath was exhaled toward Severo Laris. Severo Laris: Its cold. Pa Rouco: Your jokes are cold, too. On the back street of Imperial College, Severo Laris bought Pa Rouco ice cream, strawberries and marshmallows on the way. She ate the marshmallows in the most disastrous way, smearing her face and finally making a little ball with the marshmallows in her hand before stuffing them into her mouth with a vicious look on her face. But Severo Laris thought it was charming. It was amusing and heartbreaking to see her impatient to eat something. Maybe it was because of the days game. After a bath, shey down on the bed and soon fell asleep from exhaustion. Severo Laris had juste in with a childrens book, ready to read her a bedtime story, when all he saw was her lying on her back, already fast asleep. He went over to her, tucked her in, took her little hand that was exposed outside the sheets and was about to tuck her in when he felt her empty ring finger and rubbed it. With such pretty fingers, it feels like something is missing if you dont put something on. Severo Laris got up with his phone and left the bedroom. From his pocket he pulled out a small ck velvet box which, once opened, contained a delicate womans ring. The inner band of the ring, engraved with the words lita . mo, is a pair of rings, this being the womens ring, while the inner band of the mens ring, engraved with lita . shen. The ring, which Severo Laris had prepared three years ago, was designed by a world-renowned jewelry designer, and the circle of tiny, delicate crushed diamonds on the womans ring was a diamond that Severo Laris had auctioned off at auction. The designer who designed the rings at the time also mocked Severo Laris for his profligacy. A wless diamond worth a lot of money, but cut into countless broken diamonds to be set in a ring, is no different from a waste. Because to the casual observer, a broken diamond is worthless. He always wanted to give Pa Rouco the best and most unique thing in the world, even if it was a valuable diamond, and that it was a broken diamond for her to wear on her hand, was the honor of that expensive diamond, not the waste of Pa Rouco. About her, Severo Laris never wonders if she is worth it. As long as she likes it, its all worth it. Severo Laris caressed the ring and called Rufio. When the call came through, Severo Laris asked, Are you and Susana free tomorrow?. Rufio: Why, there might be something at work tomorrow. Im going to propose tomorrow, are you sure youre not avable? Rufio froze, Oh shit, how can I not be avable when Severo Laris proposes, Im afraid this is aet on earth! Ill have to bring my family to see it! Severo Laris smiled seductively, Remember to call Lastra. How can we forget it as gossip. By the way, its not too much to see, shall we ask Engracia to apany us? Severo Laris doesnt shy away from it, As you wish, its full. Rufio thought it was a fake Severo Laris on the other end of the phone, and since when does Severo Laris like to be funny? On the second day at Imperial, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco to Imperial for the day to eat lots of good food. At 8 p. m., after dinner, Pa Rouco wanted to go home. Severo Laris was driving, but not the way home. Looking out the car window at the viaduct crossing at night, Pa Rouco asked curiously, Which way? Severo Laris did not reveal, but merely said, I have a surprise for you, if you are sleepy, take a nap and I will call you when we reach our destination. Pa Rouco didnt think much of it andy down on the car seat and really slept for a while. By the time she reached her destination, she was so sleep deprived that Severo Laris got out of the car first, grabbed a shawl from the back seat and wrapped it around Pa Roucos shoulders. The night was a little cooler in the field. Pa Rouco was pulled out of the car and asked, Where is this? Severo Laris put his arm around her and headed for the amusement park, saying, You like amusement parks best, lets have a date at one. Chapter 946: Proposal 2 When we arrived at the entrance of the amusement park, Severo Laris dragged Pa Rouco inside the park without any problem. Pa Rouco was still a little surprised, Dont we have to buy a ticket? Severo Laris said, Maybe its because youre pretty, so you dont have to buy a ticket. The owners wifees from her home amusement park, so of course you dont have to buy a ticket. The amusement park is lit up at night as if it were daytime. Once inside the park, Pa Rouco saw many Pa-shaped attractions and arrangements. The fountain at the entrance is a giant Pa, full of childlike fun. I have not been to this amusement park before, did Imperial build it a few years ago? Severo Laris said, It was just built this year. So many Pas, is it a Pa-themed amusement park? Severo Laris replied, This is her amusement park. Pa Rouco froze, What? Severo Laris looked at her with a loving smile in his eyes, This amusement park, called Pa amusement park, is a new project of MO Group, with the theme of Pa fruit. Is this your gift to me? Do you like it or not? Like. Severo Laris looked at her soft, clear face and suggested, Shall we go to the merry-go-round first?. In therge garden there are no visitors other than the staff, just her and Severo Laris. It must have been Severo Laris who closed the garden directly. The luminous merry-go-round, with its healing, childlike music, was filled with childrens music as Severo Laris led Pa Rouco inside and took her directly to the merry-go-round. This carousel instation is intended for adults to sit on, so the horse isrge enough to carry even two normal-weight adults. After getting on Pa Rouco, Severo Laris also got on the same horse. Pa Rouco was slightly stunned and rolled her eyes to look at him behind her, Why dont you sit on the other one?. Severo Laris looked at her deeply and said, Not wanting to just look at you from an eternal distance would be nice, to want to hold you. Severo Laris wrapped his arms around her waist. The carousel starts up and spins. Pa Rouco said, You would have been fined if you didnt own this amusement park. But I am the owner of this amusement park. Pa Rouco recalls, You sat behind me on the wooden horse. At these words, Severo Laris looked down, kissed the little girls face in his arms and said softly, Thats because its convenient to take your picture. And how do we take pictures now? Severo Laris took out his phone, raised his arm towards the two of them and took a selfie, Its also a good picture like this. Pa Rouco nced at the photo and spat, How ugly. Severo Laris, however, appreciates the idea that it looks good any way you shoot it. That damn right-angle selfie. After the carousel ride, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco on a pirate ship ride. The pirate ship races and the wind whistles past your ears. Severo Laris wrapped her fringed shawl tighter around her and asked with thin lips in her ear, Are you cold? A little. Severo Laris took off his suit jacket and wrapped it around him. The amusement park is on the outskirts of town, by theke, and the night itself is a little cooler than in the city. Pa Rouco sat on the pirate ship and looked at the illuminated pendulum not far away, Are we going on thatter?. Severo Laris chuckled under his breath, Im perfectly capable of apanying you if youre not afraid. Im not afraid. Yes, over the years, he had staked his life running abroad. The big swing, the jumper and the roller coaster pose no challenge to her. But the thought of it makes Severo Laris feel guilty and heartbroken. Severo Laris suddenly did not want to join her in those dangerous activities and reached out to gather her jacket around her shoulders and said, Its cold in the mallet and you may catch cold, next time welle in the daytime, eh? Pa Rouco leaned her head on Severo Laris shoulder, Then y a little on the swings. Good. The swings are minimally stimting. Finally, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco on a Ferris wheel ride. Pa Rouco was more or less a shadow on the Ferris wheel, and after breaking up with him, she never once got back on. Because seven years ago, it was on the Ferris wheel that we broke up. When the Ferris wheel reached the top, he kissed her and, when she was helpless, he said, Pa Rouco, lets break up. When she was little, she loved to ride the Ferris wheel and always cried out for her father to take her on it. Pa Rouco: I used to love riding the Ferris wheel, but I dont since I broke up with you on the Ferris wheel. Severo Laris said heartbreakingly, but confidently, After tonight, youll want to ride the Ferris wheel again. Before Pa Rouco could react, Severo Laris had already pulled her, inside the Ferris wheel. Severo Laris long legs straddled one of the Ferris wheels fully transparent ss boxes before he extended arge hand toward her, standing on the floor. lita. Pa Rouco paused for a moment and held out her hand. Severo Laris squeezed that soft little hand tightly and pulled her toward the Vnte box. The door to the Ferris wheelpartment closed and slowly started up. Severo Laris hugged her, looked at her tenderly and asked, Why did you hesitate a moment ago? Pa Rouco turned her head and gave him a rare mischievous look, Trying to punish you a little. Severo Laris, however, said with immense seriousness, Between us there will be no more ruptures, only widowhood. Pa Rouco touched his big, bony, thin hand and yed with it, So, if I die first and Im lonely, will youe stay with me? Severo Laris curved his lips slightly and kissed the back of her neck as his thin lips exhaled one word firmly, Will. As the Ferris wheel spins higher and higher, Pa Rouco contemtes the colorful night world below. Severo Laris, however, keeps an eye on the height at which the Ferris wheel is spinning. As the Ferris wheel nears the top, Severo Laris bends his head and kisses the lips of the person in his arms. A romantic and passionate French kiss, loving to the core. Pa Roucos eyes misted up under the kiss and she looked up at him with wide almond eyes, Why are you kissing me all of a sudden?. Severo Laris spoke softly against her forehead, Once upon a time a man told me that a Ferris wheel that spins to the top and kisses the person you love the most will stay with the person you love the most, for the rest of your life. I believed it, so now, Im with her.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. The mans dark eyes were shadowed with deep emotion. Andter, Severo Laris knelt down in front of Pa Rouco in the Ferris wheel box and said with a smile, If you propose at the top of the Ferris wheel, Im sure youll get a blessing, too. Pa Rouco looked at him with arched eyebrows and surprise in her eyes. Severo Laris looked at her with warmth and affection and said, In the twenty-fifth year of my life I met you and you became the only earthly worthy I have ever wanted to give you the best love in the world, fearing I would not do enough to make you think the best love in the world is just that. It is already the thirty-second year of my life, I have lost you for seven years and now, it is not the first time, I have learned to love people, the first time was with you seven years ago and I didnt do it right then, but I hope you will give me a second chance to love you and give you the best love I can. Chapter 947: Proposal 3 The Ferris wheel slowly descends to the ground. The Ferris wheel box opened and a group of people jumped out. Pa Rouco turned her head and saw Rufio, Susana and Lastra present. Severo Laris took a small square ck velvet box out of his pocket, opened it and held it in front of her. Amiguita Pa Rouco, do you want to marry Severo Laris for the rest of your life? The kind that never gets divorced. Outside the Ferris wheel, Rufio led the charge. Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Pa Rouco looked at him dazedly on one knee and finally smiled with the corners of her lips and offered her hand, Yes. Severo Laris took the womans ring and slipped it on her ring finger, where it was the perfect size. He took her small hand, looked down and kissed the diamond ring on her ring finger. And then, to the cheers of several of Rufios men, Severo Laris lowered Pa Rouco down the Ferris wheel. Rufio and his team also prepared ribbons, which they sprayed on Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. Susana asked, Have you taped the Ferris wheel before, I want to see the details of your proposal.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris was certainly prepared, the proposal was premeditated and a device was ced on the Ferris wheel to film it. Severo Laris threw that SLR at Susana. Susana saw the video and burst into tears. Rufio scolded her: What a loser! Paulita, who was proposed by Severo, didnt even cry! Why are you crying, you didnt cry either when I proposed to you. Susana wiped her tears with her sleeve: Its not the same! Its so touching. Back in the imperial quarter, after a shower, Severo Laris sits behind her and helps her dry her hair. Pa Rouco leaned into his arms, took the womans ring from his hand, lifted it,pared it to the light and saw the small letters engraved on the inner ring. lita love deep. mo, in a very airy, vigorous handwriting, resembling the handwriting of Severo Laris. The words here, did you write them? Severo Larisughs, I more or less wrote the words, but the engraving was done by the designer in the typeface I wrote. Wheres yours? Severo Laris went to bring it and handed it to her. Just as Pa Rouco expected, the inside ring of the mens was engraved lita love deep. shen, a pair of rings. Pa Rouco took herrge hand and slipped the mans ring directly onto her slender ring finger. It is worn casually and unceremoniously. Yet the smile on Severo Laris thin lips was deep. Pa Rouco put the womens ring on for herself. Severo Laris reached out and took her small hand in his, two hands wearing wedding rings, their fingers entwined in a warmth between them. Pa Rouco arched into his arms and smiled with her eyes closed, Severo, you look so much like a rtive of mine. What? She leaned her little face into his arms, her little hand cupping the lump in her throat as she looked up at him, smiling more charmingly, Like my fathers son-inw. Severo Larisughed too, hugged her and rolled onto the bed. Pa Rouco was tightly wrapped around him, leaning into the crook of his neck. She stared at the lump in her throat, her lily-white fingers digging into it, and frowned, Severo Laris, I want you. Severo Laris froze and took her small, restless hand, looking at her with some embarrassment. No set at home. The imperialmunity had rarely lived and he had not really expected her to suddenly make this request. After learning of her illness, he never moved to touch her, though he desired her body more. He could always tolerate this kind of physical desire; if she did not want to, he would never force it. For not giving in. Severo Laris kissed her forehead and said, Wait until we go back to La Ciudad Santa tomorrow, huh? Pa Rouco, faded, arched in his arms and gave a low-energy mmm. Severo Laris patted her on the back. Knowing that she wasnt really physically needy, but just longing to feel his presence, he hugged her even tighter and kissed her long and hard. At the end of the kiss, she fell asleep and he was all on fire. With her, he really couldnt be Willow. Chapter 948: He’s a Smart Psycho The next day, I had booked a flight back to The Holy City from Imperial at 10 a. m., but Severo Laris rescheduled the flight because Pa Rouco wet her bed and I had lunch on board at noon. It was Salvino who came to pick up the ne. Pa Rouco left the airport with Severo Laris on her arm, and as they entered the car, Salvino smiled at the sight of the wedding ring on the ring finger of his boss and his wife. As they approached Vi Moon Lake Road from the airport, Pa Rouco was resting on Severo Larisp when she suddenly opened her eyes, looked at him and asked, Do you have condoms at home? Her voice was not loud, but not too loud either, and Salvino, who was driving in front of her, heard her and choked a couple of times. The car did not use a lift te and Severo Laris looked at Salvino in front of him, clearly disgusted by the way Salvino wasining. However, Severo Laris was taken aback by Pa Roucos blunt question. Theres nothing like that in Vi Moon Lake Road either. Seven years after breaking up with her, Severo Laris would keep no such thing in the house, as it was impossible to have any kind of rtionship with another woman. Severo Laris looked out the car window and indicated to Salvino, Stop at the store. Salvino: Yes, boss. Salvinos bellyugh: Is the boss turned on by sex. Is the boss turned on by sex? The ck Maybach stops in front of a store. Pa Rouco wanted to have a snack and followed Severo Laris out of the car. Its not a big store, but its not small either. Pa Rouco wanders around for a while and buys a basket of food. When it was time to pay at the checkout, Severo Laris took two boxes of condoms. It was the first time the cashier had seen such a handsome man in a store, so she inevitably looked at him more than once, and her eyes lit up with pink bubbles when she looked at Severo Laris. Is Severo Laris so handsome? Pa Rouco, expressionless, picked up two more boxes and dropped them on the box, saying with a face of circumstance, Im sure Ill use them a lot in the future, its not enough. The small, cold face is full of possessiveness. The takeaways are also all strawberry-vored. Severo Laris raised his hand, held his forehead, shouted a little and, at the cashiers embarrassed and blushing expression, reached out and wrapped his arms around Pa Rouco and pushed her little head between his arms. The cashier held back a smile and blushed as she asked, So, sir. do you still want these two boxes?. Severo Laris: Yes, lets load it all up. Sir, thats three hundred and forty-five dors, do you pay by cell phone or cash? Severo Laris said, Cash. Pa Rouco had already taken the money clip out of her pants pocket and pulled out four hundred-dor bills and handed them to the cashier. Just like seven years ago. When she got to the cashiers door, she automatically reached into her pockets for her wallet. Severo Laris looked at her and the smile in his eyes deepened a little. It wasnt until the money was found and Severo Laris walked out of the store with the bag of stuff, dragging Pa Rouco with him, that the twodies at the checkout screamed with envy. Holy cow, hes so handsome and so affectionate with his girlfriend! Yes, yes, yes, yes, he is very handsome! Ive seen the rings on their hands, they sure are married! Agrio, married and still in a good rtionship? That girl is pretty too. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr, they got into a Maybach Theyre really close, I was just floored when the girl just emptied the guys suit pants pocket looking for his money clip You and me under the lemon tree, sour, handsome and beautiful, and people with money. The thing is, its too spoiled a party. Back to Vi Moon Lake Road. Pa Rouco entered the house first, followed by Severo Laris with a bag of stuff, and put her slippers on in the driveway. As soon as Pa Rouco returned, she curled up on the couch with Costis in her arms.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Severo Laris put the pile of snacks in his snack cab and asked, What would you like to eat tonight? Pa Roucoy down on the couch with a cuddle cushion and absently replied, I dont want to eat anything. Severo Laris saw the four boxes of condoms in the handy bag and stood silently for a moment before picking up the four boxes and walking over to the couch and sitting down. Severo Laris put the boxes of condoms on the coffee table, reached out and stroked her little head and said, Do you have the strength to use them when you dont eat and buy so many condoms? Pa Rouco gave him an expressionless and somewhat panting look. Who uses this persuasion to convince people to eat? Severo Laris looks at her and asks patiently, Make a mixture of pickled beans and minced pork, fish and pulled pork, tomato soup and egg, what else would you like to eat? Pa Rouco: Shredded potatoes. Okay, then make these dishes. After returning from the Imperial, Pa Rouco spent the whole afternoon lying on the couch rambling. She stayed there all afternoon until dinner, when Severo Laris got her up. Halfway through dinner, Severo Laris cell phone rang and the caller ID read: Albarran Bail. Pa Rouco bit down on her chopsticks and looked at him. Big eyes, small eyes. Severo Laris frowned slightly and just hung up the phone. Severo Laris handed her a bowl of tomato and egg soup and she took a sip, looked up at him and asked, Did you talk to Dr. Bail about taking me to the hospital? Severo Lariss heart skipped a beat, but he was a man of the world and said, No, its just that Albarran Bail has been bothering me a lot. It was said as a matter of course and did not sound like a lie. Pa Rouco suddenly extended her white palm towards him: Give me the phone. Severo Laris was stunned, but he had to pass her the phone; if he made excuses at this point, she would have thought he was up to something with Albarran Bail. Pa Rouco is smart and hard to fool. Pa Rouco opened her phone, the password was her birthday, and the entry was quickly entered. She then went to Severo Laris address book and simply crossed out Albarran Bails cell phone number. The movements fluid, without a hint of resistance. After disconnecting, he smiled sweetly at Severo Laris and said, Dr. Bail wont be able to bother you anymore. Severo Laris has a severe headache. Chapter 949: To Death 1 After dinner, Severo Laris picked up the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. I was about to grab a rag and wipe the table when I was hugged by a soft little thing behind me. Why are you ignoring me, did I piss you off by bringing up Dr. Bails number? Severo Laris frowned slightly, hiding all emotion from his gaze, and took her small hand around his waist with his big one, saying, Im not angry. Pa Rouco clung to him. Severo Laris looked down at the little thing that had been tucked between his arms and gave him a little headache as he tried to get rid of it, get Albarran Bail off the cklist and call Albarran Bail. Pa Rouco looked up at him with her little face, Will you hurry up and finish clearing the table? Whats wrong? Pa Rouco arched into his arms and wrapped her little arms around his waist, I want you to kiss me and hold me. Severo Laris heart skipped a beat and he threw the rag away, washed his hands in the sink and suddenly reached down, grabbing her in an embrace. Pa Rouco asked with almond-shaped, ssy eyes, Are you done cleaning? Severo Laris said decisively and dryly as he pulled her up, No more rubbing, go take a shower. As she approached the couch, Severo Laris picked up a box of condoms. In the bathroom, the bathtub overflowed with water. The seven years difference was enough for their feelings for each other to burn at the first touch. The room was full of sparks, as if a pool of water was going to burn. In the heat of the moment, Severo Laris dark eyes opened and he looked deeply at the beautiful porcin-white girl in his arms, her voice whispering in his ear, lita. Pa Roucos watery, misty eyes looked up at him and said, word for word, Severo Laris, you are mine and you cannot be in cahoots with anyone to intimidate me. Severo Laris hugged her tightly and attacked the city, not bothering to look her in the eye.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Disturbing a pool of water. It was two hourster when I came out of the bathroom. Pa Rouco was wrapped in a bath towel and carried out of the bathroom by Severo Laris. A little tired, she leaned back in Severo Laris arms and allowed him to take a dry towel and wipe her hair. Pa Rouco is extraordinarily bored, staring at Severo Laris chest, her slender fingers of lush white softness poking Severo Laris chest. Severo Laris tried several times to say something but nothing came out, he looked down at the girl in his arms and looked down and kissed her forehead and eyes. Are you tired? Pa Rouco shakes her head. Severo Laris hugged her, half leaned against the bed, picked up the copy of Hans Christian Andersens Fairy Tales from the bedside table and asked, What do you want to hear today? Pa Rouco leaned back in his arms and closed her eyes, The Kings New Clothes. Severo Laris low, maic voice, like a luby, tells fairy tales as it caresses her back and lulls her to sleep. Before long, Pa Rouco, dazed and half asleep, murmured with her eyes closed, None of us can see the new clothes the king is wearing, I can. Severo Laris rubbed his head against her little face and smiled fondly, That means Lita is wise. Does it matter whether the king has clothes or not? Its good that hes happy. Severo Laris mind wandered a little, Well, its good that hes happy. Just as she can see the little bean sprouts, no one else can, in fact whats the harm. As long as shes happy. Severo Laris, do you want to make Pa Rouco suffer for the rest of her life? Severo Laris closed his eyes and took a deep breath. Pa Rouco was sound asleep and her voice was a little milky, Severo, thest time I saw Little Beanstalks school bag it was dirty, shes been carrying that red backpack for a long time and Little Beanstalks mom wont even give her a new one. Severo Laris sketched a sincere smile and said, Maybe Little Beanstalks mom was too busy to care. Pa Rouco snuggled into his arms and said with her eyes closed, Then next time well buy the little beanstalk a new backpack as a present for him. Fine. Severo Laris resisted. Slowly, Pa Rouco fell asleep in his arms. Severo Laris gently moved his arm away from the back of her neck. Pa Rouco leaned her body a little and her small hand came up and covered the back of his hand. Severo Laris sat on the edge of the bed, gently removed her hand and tucked her in, before, cell phone in hand, getting up and going to the study. Pa Rouco was drifting off to sleep when she thought she heard her cell phone ringing. She reached out and touched her side; Severo Laris was not there. Opening her eyes, she picked up the cell phone on the bedside table and saw the caller ID: Little Beanstalk. He immediately woke up, sat up with his phone and took the call. Little Beanstalk? Little Beanstalk over there yelled, Sister Paulita, Mommys gone, Sister Paulita, doesnt Mommy want Little Beanstalk anymore? Pa Rouco frowned, Mommys gone, could it be that Mommys gone on a business trip? Sister Paulita, I cant find my mom, I came to La Ciudad Santa to see Sister Paulita. Pa Roucos heart skipped a beat: Bud, you. where are you now man? The sprout choked up and said, Sister Paulita, Im at the airport in The Holy City, can youe pick me up? Pa Rouco hurriedly got up, casually put on some clothes and said to the little bean on the other end of the phone, Frijolito, stay at the airport, Im on my way, you must be good and stay alone, and dont hang up the phone. Sister Paulita, I am waiting for you. Pa Roucocked time to find Severo Laris and hurried down the stairs. There were many car keys in the lobby and she casually grabbed those of a model with which she was rtively familiar. Pa Rouco rushes out of the vi courtyard in her white Porsche. Inside the studio, Severo Laris called Albarran Bail immediately after taking him off the cklist. Albarran Bail was going crazy over there: Severo Laris, we agreed to take Pa Rouco to the hospital today, where are you now? I tried to call you and I cant get through. Severo Laris exined, Iita took my phone and deleted your number. I just put her to sleep. Albarran Bail frowned and asked, When exactly are you going to take her to the hospital? Severo Laris pursed his thin lips and spoke cautiously, Come when shes a little more asleep. He didnt want her to be taken to the hospital when she was awake because he believed it would undermine her pride and self-esteem. He fell asleep and was taken to the hospital, so it probably would have been better. He would feel better too, at least he wouldnt see her struggling to resist. Severo Laris hung up the phone and got up to wipe his face, full of exhaustion. He was also fooling himself, fooling himself by telling himself that as long as he didnt see her resisting, didnt see her crying and begging for herself, it meant she wasnt suffering. Severo Laris calmed down for a good while and calmed down a bit before leaving the study. But as soon as he returned to the bedroom, he found that Pa Rouco was not in bed. With a chill in his heart, Severo Laris hurried to call Pa Rouco. The phone rang for a long time before it was picked up. Severo Laris asked anxiously, Lita, where have you been? Pa Rouco over there, driving a flying car, incoherent: Severo, the little bean hase to La Ciudad Santa to see me, shes alone at the airport, Im worried, Im going to pick her up, Severo, I stop talking to you for now, the little bean has called me. Chapter 950: To Death 2 Doodle doo He hung up the phone. Severo Laris was already worried about his safety and had a tracker installed on his cell phone that allowed him to check his location in real time. Severo Laris held up his phone as he checked his location and walked briskly to the door. Hes still on Kingswood Road, which means he just left not too long ago. Severo Laris grabbed the car keys and scanned the lobby for the missing one, the one to the white Porsche. Severo Laris detoured to the courtyard and called Albarran Bail, telling him to immediately send an ambnce to the airport and to intercept the license te XXXXX. Pa Rouco ran numerous red lights in a row. She ran the whole way. The phone, which had been ringing, made the little beaner keep crying. Pa Rouco cried too, with tears of emotion. The little bean sprout cried, Sister Paulita, daddy doesnt love me and mommy doesnt love me either Sister Paulita, the other children are so happy and I am dying of sadness. Pa Rouco came up for air, sniffling and nervously saying, Little Beanstalk, Im sure Mommy didnt love you, shes probably gone on a business trip, so dont run to think about it. Sister Paulita Everybody doesnt want the little beanstalk sprouts. Pa Rouco swallowed saliva, No it wont be even if they dont want you, Sister Paulita does, I wont let you. But will Brother Severo like Little Beansprout? Sister Paulita is going to be with Brother Severo and shes going to be a pain in the ass with Little Beansprout. The other kids are right, Little Beansprout is a bit of a nuisance. Tears, blurring the vision. Pa Rouco sobbed, No, how is Little Beansprout going to be a drag. brother Severo is going to love you, Little Beansprout, promise Sister Paulita that youre not going to run away, Ill be there soon, wait for me, ok?. Sister Paulita is lying, Brother Severo doesnt like little bean sprouts. Nobody likes little bean sprouts. Little Beanstalk Little Beanstalks phone, hung up. Pa Rouco was driving with one hand on the steering wheel and kept calling Little Beanstalk with the other. She was going crazy with anxiety. The white Porsche pulls up to the airport entrance as Pa Rouco hurriedly gets out with her cell phone in her hand. As soon as she got out of the car, she saw the little bean sprouts on the other side of the road with their little red backpacks. Pa Rouco shouted, Popcorn! The little bean sprout ran toward her with her backpack on her back, defiantly. In the middle of the road, a ck Volkswagen passed by. Pa Rouco ran to protect the little bean. The ck Volkswagen did not expect to see someone suddenly jump out of the middle of the road and, when she reacted to the brakes, the front of the car had already hit the person. Pa Rouco felt a sharp, dull pain. She was knocked to the ground with stabbing blood running down her forehead. But she was prostrate on her hands and still reaching for the small beanstalk that had also been knocked down not far away. Little bean sprouts small little bean sprouts small But he felt his body crumbling from the impact, and he propped himself up several times before copsing weakly again. He just looked hopelessly at the unconscious little bean sprout covered in blood on one side, tears soaking his eyes and rushing down: Little bean sprout little bean sprout save the little bean sprout . save it Сѿ little bean sprout Severo Laris heart stopped when he chased her to the airport and saw Pa Rouco on the ground, battered and bruised, lita!. Severo Laris strides over and grabs her, who has fallen to the ground, in a tight embrace. lita How are you? Severo Laris held her small, bloodied face. Pa Rouco was stilling a short distance away, leaning on Severo Laris and pleading earnestly, Severo save brotadita save brotadita . Severo save her she is dying . Severo Laris looked at her with scarlet eyes, tears rolling down his face as he held her little face forward, lita, no little bean sprout, no little bean sprout. Pa Rouco, whose will waspletely set on the little bean sprout, kept reaching for it with difficulty not far away and pleaded with Severo Laris in pain, Severo the little bean sprout is there . . save his . Severo save her save the little bean sprout Severo Laris hugged her tightly, tears in his eyes, unable to speak anymore. Pa Roucos chin rested on Severo Laris shoulder as she looked desperately at the bean that had been knocked down not too far away, Frijolera Severo save the bean save her. Soon after, a siren sounded. Police. Both police and hospital ambnces arrived. Albarran Bail got out of the ambnce and instructed the paramedics to prepare a stretcher. Pa Rouco held her arms outstretched and clutched at close range as she was carried on a stretcher by medical personnel. Severo Laris followed the ambnce to the hospital. Pa Rouco grabbed his hand and screamed for him to save the little bean. Due to Pa Roucos overflowing emotions, Albarran Bail administered a direct injection. A sedative was administered and the patient was put to sleep. A night of thrills and chills. The good thing is that Pa Rouco was not seriously beaten, only a slight brain hemorrhage and superficial wounds. It does not affect her psychiatric treatment. Upon arrival at the hospital, Pa Rouco was wheeled to an individual VIP room where her hands and feet were secured to the bed. She struggled helplessly in the hospital bed, but was unable to free herself from the handcuffs and leg cuffs. Albarran Bail treated her thoroughly. The light in Pa Roucos eyes went out, her gaze froze, her resistance faded and her whole body cowered like a helpless newborn. Severo Laris stood outside the room, staring at Pa Rouco, lifeless in her hospital bed, at her heart, in sharp pain. Like sticking sharp knives everywhere. When she fights, it hurts, but when she doesnt fight, it hurts even more. Pa Rouco was lying on the hospital bed, tears sliding down the corners of her eyes, helpless and speechless, begging for help: Severo Severo help me help me help me help me help me help me help me help me. Severo help me. Albarran Bail pushes the door of the room and enters, observing her behavior and performance, taking notes on the inspection sheet. And to another doctor aside, he said, Increase the dosage. Pa Rouco would not resist any longer, tied to the hospital bed, looking dull as a mannequin doll. Only if she did not obey would a doctore to give her injections, medicines and fluids. Severo Laris suffered too much to visit her, fearing that he would take her out of the hospital if she could not bear it. Three dayster, Pa Roucos health was a little more stable. Pa Rouco, frozen in her wheelchair, was pushed by paramedics into the consultation room. A huge projection curtain. Albarran Bail is ying the surveince clip in which she speaks on air. Albarran Bail looks at her and asks, Paulita, the person in the video, is that you?. Pa Rouco slowly looks at the person in the curtain and slowly nods that it is her. Albarran Bail asked again, But who are you talking to?. Talk to the little beaner on at . Albarran Bails gaze was riveted on Pa Rouco: Paulita, look closely, in this video there is no one in front of you, who are you really talking to?From N?velDrama.Org. Pa Roucos eyesight was fine, even if it was sluggish, and she could clearly see that she was the only one talking in the curtain watch. But where did the bean sprouts go from . Albarran Bail: Paulita, small bean sprouts dont exist, do they? Pa Rouco shook her head, Small bean sprouts . small bean sprouts in. Chapter 951: Am I …… really sick? Albarran Bail walked up to Pa Rouco, stared at her and asked, word for word, Oh, Paulita, when was the first time you saw the little bean sprout? I I met her at school a few months ago, the day before the centennial celebrations at Imperial College. Albarran Bail: And where do you remember the second meeting? Pa Rouco struggled to remember and answered slowly, I was on the set of a recording I went to for a television program for The Guardian. Albarran Bail: But the little bean is a girl, why did she get on the recording set? And why would she go to Imperial College? Maybe its where Little Beanstalks mom works. Albarran Bail: But why is Little Beanstalks mom at Imperial University if shes a crew member on the set? Pa Roucos lightless eyes, with a hint of defeat, I I dont know. Albarran Bail observed herzy, helpless look and patiently followed her lead, Paulita, there are no small bean sprouts in this video, why cant we all see them but you? Pa Rouco, frozen in her wheelchair and wearing a thin blue striped hospital gown, shook her head. She looked up and saw the little beaner standing in the corner inside the consulting room, carrying a small red backpack, just watching her. Albarran Bail followed her gaze to the empty corner and asked, Paulita, what are you looking at, is that the little beaner over there? Pa Rouco nodded with a pale little face, keeping her gaze on that corner. Albarran Bail asked, Paulita, this is a hospital, a consulting room, no one can enter except the patients and the doctors, but how can a child be here, a little bean sprout? Paulita, dont you think its strange?. Pa Rouco just shook her head, unable to answer. Albarran Bail recalled that Severo Laris had told him that Pa Rouco had told him that the little bean sprout was seven years old. Albarran Bail asked, Paulita, the little bean is seven years old, isnt she? Pa Rouco nods her head. Albarran Bail asked again, If brotadita is seven years old, why doesnt she go to school, how did shee to La Ciudad Santa and how does she know where the hospital is where you live. paulita ah, its not weekend, its weekdays, why hasnt brotadita gone to school like the other children? Pa Roucos mind was swirling very slowly and, after a good while, in the face of Albarran Bails questioning, she was unable to decipher it, she had no idea and shook her head. Seeing that nothing could be asked and that the patient was visibly tired, Albarran Bail ended the consultation and asked the doctors to take Pa Rouco back to her room. Some of the otherplementary physicians asked, It seems that Pa Rouco is not well treated. Albarran Bail sighed, The patient is nowpletely unaware of her hallucinations and delusions, and she has a disorder in her thinking. But right now we cant ask anything at all about Pa Rouco, and we are in a state of bewilderment about treatment options. Albarran Bail pursed his lips, reflected for a moment, and said, Im going to call a meeting with the patients family. Especially Severo Laris, about whom he had always held something back, was so sure as to what was going on between him and Pa Rouco, that Albarran Bail was as sure as Severo Laris was undecided. Severo Laris stood outside the room and looked inside at Pa Rouco, sitting there alone and helpless. Her gaze, dull and drab, was lifeless. A nurse approached with the medicine and, seeing Severo Laris standing in the doorway of the room, could not resist reminding her, Professor Laris, you really must not be here, Dr. Bail has instructed that if Miss Rouco sees you standing, it is not conducive to treatment. Severo Laris looked at the haggard girl in the room, the corners of her eyes slightly reddened, unable to say a word. When the nurse saw her silence, she couldnt help but say, Professor Laris please cooperate, Dr. Bail will surely me us if you do. Severus Laris took a deep breath, raised his wrist to his watch and said, Ill watch her for another ten minutes like this and promise not to let her see me, please. The nurse was stunned, she did not expect such a proud and clear man to ask her, a little nurse, with such a pleading look. The nurse left him alone, but took the medicine and went into the room. As soon as the door to the ward opened and Pa Rouco turned her head slowly and haltingly to look at the ward door, Severo Laris, who was on the other side of the door, stepped aside to avoid being seen outside. The nurse entered and reminded him in a soft voice: Pa Rouco, take your medicine!. The nurse handed her the medicine and opened her mouth, indicating that she should learn how to do it. Ah open your mouth. Pa Rouco obediently opened her mouth and the nurse inserted the medicine and handed her a ss of water. Pa Rouco drank the water and swallowed it bitterly. After taking the medicine, the nurse again instructed her, Ah C open your mouth, Im going to see if it has gone down. Pa Rouco opens her mouth for the nurse to check. The nurse checked and was satisfied to see that indeed the medication had been swallowed and was not hidden under the tongue. Pa Rouco has been very good today, here is your candy from Dr. Bail, take it. The nurse ces a cellophane wrapped fruit candy on a medical tray in Pa Roucos hand. The pretty, gentle nurse smiled at her like a loving sister. Seeing her onion-white hand squeeze the fruit candy tightly, as if she wanted to tear it from the cellophane but could not peel it off due to the stiffness of her fingers, Pa Rouco squeezed the fruit candy and raised her hand toward the nurse. The nurse smiled gently and patiently and said, You cant peel it, Ill help you. Pa Roucos pretty, slender hand opened and the water candy fell into the nurses hands, who peeled off the paper and put the fruit candy in her mouth. Pa Rouco opened her mouth and took the candy to her mouth, it was sweet. She smiled at the nurse. The nurse reached out and stroked her head, Eat the candy and be a good girl and take a nap. Pa Rouco nods and just sits there, like a helpless child. By the time the nurse turned to leave with the tray, Pa Rouco was struggling to get up but couldnt sit up, and called out to the nurse withzy diction, Nurse The nurse turned to look at her, What is it?. Do I have really I have a disease? The nurse froze, then smiled kindly and said, Youll be fine, and when youre better, you wont need the medication.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Outside the door, Severo Laris stands, fingers clenched, blue and white knuckles visible. On his face, tears rolled and burned his heart. Albarran Bail had finished eating and was about to go to the living room in his white coat to check on Pa Rouco. At the entrance to the room, Severo Laris was seen. Albarran Bail pursed his red lips and put his hands in the pockets of his white coat and said, In Pa Roucos current condition, it will be at least six months from hospitalization to the end of her treatment, are you going to be here every day, day and night, watching her? Severo Laris made a lump in his throat and said in a deep voice: Every day, I only see her for an hour. Albarran Bail: Ten minutes, no more. Not only are you not going to help Pa Roucos treatment by being here, but in case Pa Rouco sees you, can you restrain yourself from walking in on her? Severo Laris swallowed saliva, looked at Pa Rouco in the room, who could not move freely, and asked with a frown, Before she came to the hospital, she was very mobile, why has shee to the hospital for treatment and instead cannot even peel a candy by herself? Albarran Bail looked at the people in the ward and exined, The drugs used to treat psychiatric conditions act by depressing the nerves, and when the nervous system is depressed, the brains ability to manipte it is temporarily diminished, hence the mobility symptoms. Severo Laris looks eagerly inward and asks, Will it always be like this? This is the time when the medication dosage is at maximum, and when she gets less sick, or realizes she is sick, we will reduce the dosage at our discretion, and by then this slowness will be much less. As soon as she is well and off the medication, the slowness will disappear with her. Severo Laris closes her eyes, finally unable to bear the thought. Albarran Bail reassured her, All the painful symptoms you see in her now are only temporary, and as long as she cooperates with treatment, realizes that the little re-ups are the product of her fantasy, and knows how to distinguish between illusion and reality, the difficulties will be solved. But, Severo Laris, lets talk. Severo Laris: Talk about what? Talk about who the little beaner is and talk about something from the past between you and Pa Rouco that I dont know yet. Chapter 952: The Perfect Love of Paranoia and Psychosis Inside Albarran Bails frence office. Albarran Bail spent two days watching those videos of Pa Rouco talking to herself, after a three-hour conversation with Severo Laris. Her love for Severo Laris, her hatred for Severo Laris, her dependence on Severo Laris. She evenmitted suicide by slitting her wrists in revenge and cursing Severo Laris for abandoning her. After watching these videos, Albarran Bail is not surprised that Pa Rouco suffers from major depression and now has such a severe string tuning disorder. Pa Roucos rtionship with Severo Laris is rather a bundle. Resolute and morbid to the extreme. Albarran Bail sat back in the padded chair in his office, exhaled deeply and clicked on the video of Pa Rouco lying in the bathtub and slitting her wrists, repeatedly studying Pa Roucos character and the finality of her actions. This case is really interesting andplex and difficult to deal with. Prior to this, Albarran Bail had not encountered one as serious as Pa Roucos, although he had met many patients who had developed mental illnesses due to emotional problems. But in that three-hour conversation with Severo Laris, Albarran Bail confirmed his suspicions. It was Pa Rouco who was mentally ill, but Severo Laris was also mentally ill, and it is probably people like Severo Laris who are often described as paranoid and neurotic. But Severo Laris showed no clinical signs of mental disorder, he was normal, he was just paranoid. Only the paranoid and defective Severo Laris could have epted such a morbid and overwhelming affection for Pa Rouco. A paranoid psychopath, a psychopath. Heh, a perfectbination. Senior Expert Seminar. Albarran Bail opened the PowerPoint presentation and said, We now have a clear picture of Pa Roucos condition and there are two main lines of treatment: one is to treat the severe depression she had for many years and the other is to treat her psychosis. Have you all seen the video of the patient? Any conclusions orments? Dr. Bail, I think Professor Laris needs to be treated together. Albarran Bail frowned slightly, Why? Reason. After watching those thousand videos, and learning the whole history of their rtionship, I discovered that they were bondage finds and that their rtionship was sick in the first ce, they were overly dependent on each other, which is a disease that does not normally ur in couples and lovers. If this rtionship does not change, it is not impossible that Pa Rouco will have another suicide situation in the future, unless Pa Rouco and Professor Laris never separate again. Albarran Bail didnt think so and raised an eyebrow, somewhat derisively, Doesnt Dr. Dante know that they are already nning to get married? Dr. Dante frowned, But you can still get divorced now that youre married. Albarran Bail: It is true that their rtionship is more dependent and bonded than that of a normal couple, but I dont think Severo Laris needs treatment, Severo Laris does not have any symptoms of clinical mental illness, he is a normal person and the feelings he conveys to Pa Rouco, even if they are more pathological, still do not fall into the category of mental illness. Dr. Dante disapproved and became agitated, Dr. Bail, dont you think their rtionship is very much like that of the domestics and the domesticated? What is the difference between their excessive dependency and envement and Stockholm Syndrome? Albarran Bailughs, But Severo Laris is not the abuser, he is not the aggressor and he is not the perpetrator, so it is not the so-called Stockholm Syndrome between them. Dr. Dante wants to argue, But Albarran Bail interrupted him directly and replied sharply, Has Dr. Dante ever known love? Does he know what it is to fall in love with someone? I am married. Albarran Bailughed derisively and said calmly, Marriage has nothing to do with love, to love someone is to want to give them the best of the whole world, even the best of the world, thats how Severo Laris felt about Pa Rouco, he simply loved her too much, it has nothing to do with mental illness. Dr. Dante, surely you dont think there is a love more important than life in this world, do you? Dr. Dante was speechless. The other senior experts present made no furtherparativements. Albarran Bail picked up the topic and said, The product of the visions and hallucinations Pa Rouco seems to have are rted to her miscarriage seven years ago. And the character she fantasizes appearing with, Little Bean, is the son she lost through miscarriage seven years ago. Because he was miscarried seven years ago, the little bean that the patient sees visually is exactly seven years old. Dr. Chiu frowned and asked, But in Pa Roucos medical records, the hallucinations urred a few months earlier, so why didnt she have any hallucinations during those seven long years when she had a miscarriage seven years ago? Albarran Bail reflects, Because it took seven years for Pa Rouco to be reunited with her former lover, Severo Laris. I specte that Pa Roucos happiness at being reunited with Severo Laris has provoked a subconscious feeling of guilt for the son she lost seven years ago. The happier she is, the more guilt she feels, and under the weight of these two extremes, the little bean emerges, and Pa Roucos tendency to self-injure bes more frequent. Why would Dr. Bail specte that? Albarran Bail: Because Pa Rouco first saw the small bean sprouts at Imperial University, which is where her rtionship with Severo Laris began, its not surprising that in such a maudlin ce as that, visions of small bean sprouts would be created. And subsequently, Pa Rouco saw frequent sightings of the little bean sprouts near the ImperialImperial subdivision where they used to live, and determined that the little bean sprouts lived in the subdivision near the Imperial subdivision, and that the little bean sprouts lived in the exact same building and door number as the Severos. The house in the Imperial and Imperial University neighborhood is the ce that carried all the emotions of Pa Rouco and Severo Laris seven years ago, which is why the little bean sprouts frequent that neighborhood. And the real reason for the appearance of the little bean sprout is a product of a vision created by Pa Rouco to alleviate the guilt she felt inside. Albarran Bail paused, his voice inexorably deep, and continued, In other words, Pa Rouco has survived all this time because of the presence of the little bean. as Pa Rouco bent over backwards to protect the little bean and self-inflicted harm, she received relief from her guilt. And thest car ident before she was admitted to the hospital was a suicide carried out by Pa Roucos subconscious self-direction. She wanted to getplete relief by dying to protect the little bean. As to why it was a car ident and not a suicide death presumably the patient thought the family would not me themselves or grieve too much if she died in an idental car ident. Albarran Bail, who had finished specting about everything, gave a long contemtive sigh and was slightly out of breath.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 953: Reunion of Families Albarran Bail held a meeting of Pa Roucos family, with Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal in attendance. In the small enclosed conference room, Estre Berrocal sobbed and held her mouth and nose as she watched the videos falling over the curtain. Even though Adam Rouco is a good person, his eyes turned red as he watched his favorite daughter slit her wrists in the bathtub with such desperation. Albarran Bail did not y all the thousand videos, after all, a thousand videos take a long time and Albarran Bail only yed the important ones. And for the rest, Albarran Bail gave Adam Rouco a USB memory stick with all of Pa Roucos videos. When Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal finished watching the video and calmed down a bit, Albarran Bail said, Pa Roucos illness is difficult to deal with, but it is notplicated once you have understood all her psychological movements and thoughts, she is a very simple person in herself. But, as family members, you have to be mentally prepared for a long battle, because this disease, in itself, is very difficult to cure overnight. Albarran Bail reached out and touched Estre Berrocals shoulder to reassure her. Adam Roucos voice was clipped and muffled, though he had restrained himself, and asked, One year, will it cure her? Albarran Bail reflected for a moment and said, One year would be the safest treatment cycle, but this is feasible when Pa Rouco realizes she is sick and receives active treatment, and then, if her condition bes good, she goes home and takes her medication as she should, with regr checkups. The implication is that in a years time, Im afraid, she wont be cured, but the situation has improved, and this is not hard to do. Adam Rouco purses his thin lips, swallows saliva, and finally nods with a stony face. Adam Rouco asks, Can I meet my daughter today? Its been a long time since her mother and I officially met her. Albarran Bail nods and says, Yes, I can, and I asked Mr. Adam and Mrs. Adam toe here today to meet Pa Rouco, give her some confidence to continue her treatment, and encourage her. Estre Berrocals eyes filled with tears, without uttering a single word. Albarran Bail took Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal into the living room. When we arrived at the door of the room, Adam Rouco handed Estre Berrocal a tissue and told her: Dry your tears, so that Paulita does not see us crying for her. If not, we will not be the ones cheering her up, but she will be the one consoling us. Slightly flirtatious. Estre Berrocal wiped her tears with a tissue, but said, still worried, Im afraid I wont be able to hold backter. Adam Rouco shook her hand and pulled Estre Berrocal with him into the living room. The door to the living room clicked open. Pa Rouco, sitting dazed on the bed, heard the movement and looked toward the door with anguid,zy look. As soon as Adam Roucos gaze touched his daughters, he immediately smiled faintly in an affectionate way and asked, as always, Paulita, youve been home so many days without seeing Daddy and Estre, have you missed us? Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal walk over and sit down next to Pa Roucos bed. Pa Rouco looks at them and the corners of her lips quirk a soft smile, an innocent smile. Think. Since he was alone in the room and did not speak for a long time, his voice, which at first was clear and childlike, became a little hoarse. Estre Berrocal looked at her daughter and tried to smile, When you get home, Ill make you the ravioli you like so much. Pa Rouco opened her lips and said with slurred speech, I I seem to be very sick I dont know I dont know when Ill be able to go home. She squeezed out a bitter smile toward Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal as she struggled to organize the flow of words in her head. Estre Berrocal looked at her with difficulty and tears suddenly rolled from her eyes, but she still smiled and said, Its okay, your father and I, well be waiting for you toe home. Estre Berrocal reaches out and hugs Pa Rouco. Adam Rouco hugged them both, mother and daughter. Adam Rouco hid the tears in his eyes, looked at his daughters clean white face and said softly, Lucio wille to see you tomorrow. Pa Rouco smiled at Adam Rouco and scoffed with a certain helplessness: Lucio must think that now I look stupid.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Adam Rouco looked at his daughter, who was clearly smiling slightly, but it was harder than crying. Adam Rouco reached out and hugged his daughter, tightly, before saying, half seriously, half jokingly, If Lucio calls you stupid, you tell daddy and he will punish him harshly. Pa Roucoughed and said, He must have thought that in his mind but her mouth Was afraid to say it. Its not right for you to think that way in your heart about your sister. Adam Rouco caressed his daughters face, Our Paulita, growing up smart, you were the pride of The Rouco family, no one would feel bad for you now. Estre Berrocal took her hand and said, Paulita, whatever happens to you, your father and I, and Lucio, will always be behind you, dont be afraid and be positive in your treatment, okay? Pa Rouco arched an eyebrow, Im not afraid just just. medicine so bitter. So bitter. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal, took a deep breath, but tears eventually rolled down their faces, unable to contain themselves. Chapter 954: Severo, Take Me Home Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal did not stay long in the room for fear of running out of voice if they did not hold back too long. Shortly after they left, Severo Laris arrived at the hospital. Albarran Bail asked him to apany him to the roof to talk to him about Pa Roucos illness and also to chat. An informal family consultation, on a rooftop, in an open and airy environment, helps to rx the atmosphere and the stress. Albarran Bail copied the pockets of his white coat with both hands, looked at the skyscrapers lined up not far away, calmed the tiredness in his eyes and said, That little bean Pa Rouco conjured up would be the child she miscarried seven years ago. Severo Laris was not surprised, for when he learned of the existence of the little sprout, he had a sneaking suspicion that the child was, in all probability, the one that had been aborted. For if there is only one coincidence in this room, it may be an ident; if several coincidences are linked together, there must be a connection.From N?velDrama.Org. It turns out that little Beanstalk is seven years old, that he lives near the Imperial quarter, and that he lives in the same building and door number as he does. Severo Laris made a lump in his throat and said, Seven years ago, lita always thought I didnt want her and that baby, beanstalk sprouts and beanstalk sprouts mother abandoned by beanstalk sprouts father, the fit Severo Laris let out a bitterugh, This setting is probably a knot that was nted deep in Litas heart seven years ago. I thought that after seven years, I would pursue her, pamper her to the fullest and give her the best care I could, no matter how severe the depression, little by little I could touch her and cure her. But who would have thought that there are things which, once the cause is sown, must have a consequence, and there is no escaping it, and none of the detours that must be taken will be wanting. If I had known this, how could I I have been separated from her for seven years. Severo Laris eyes were red, the mouth of his throat was full of acidity, his heart was a dull, aching depression. He had sown all the karma, and now he looked at her, helpless and powerless. Albarran Bail said, It was easy for her to be happy with you, but the more happiness she had, the more guilt she felt for that child then, and thats why she self-harmed. The lump in Severo Laris throat grew so tight that he had trouble holding back a choked sob. His hand fumbled in the pocket of his suit pants and as he pulled out the cigarette case, his fingers paused again, asking Albarran Bail out of gentlemanly courtesy, Can I smoke in here? Feel free. This is a rooftop, so there is no smoking. The lighter is lit. Severo Laris took several puffs on his cigarette before he could push all his messy, unexpressed emotions into his heart. Cigarette, quickly extinguished. Cigarette butt, tossed on the floor, leather shoe askew. Much better. Severo Laris looked pleadingly at Albarran Bail and finally pleaded again, Its been many days since Ive seen her, can I see her? Even if its for ten minutes. Albarran Bail sighed, Pa Roucos parents just visited her before you came to the hospital and today itself is the day of the family reunion, but Severo Laris, promise me one thing, dont stay there too long, half an hour at the most, it will affect her emotionally if it goes on too long. Severo Laris nodded slightly and said solemnly, Thank you. After meeting Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal, Pa Rouco sat on her bed and let herself go for a long while, not knowing what was going on in her head, except that her face was sad and contrite. Severo Laris stood in the doorway of the room for ten minutes as he approached her. For the first time in his life, he was expectant and fearful as he was about to confront someone, with a great mix of emotions. The anticipation is to see her, hug her, kiss her, and talk to her. But I was afraid, afraid to see her helpless and emaciated, but there was nothing I could do about it, except my heart, which ached. Severo Laris pushes the door. At that moment, Pa Rouco looks warily out the window at the big trees and the green leaves and the asional bird that flies across the sky. When it was time to take her medication, she thought it was time for the nurse to bring her medication for her to take. She didnt turn around, she just asked in a dyednguage, Can you eatter today? Severo Laris looked at her, came over and sat gently on the edge of the bed, looking at her quietly and lovingly. Pa Rouco noticed that the nurse was slow to speak, and when she turned, she saw Severo Laris handsome, clean face. Thinking about it all the time. As soon as she saw him, the corners of her lips turned into a wide smile. Severo Laris looked at her and smiled, his eyes scarlet at the corners and he smiled back. He looked deeply at her, reached up to touch her small face and asked softly, Are you still used to being alone? Pa Roucos clear eyes, looking at him unblinkingly, told him with a small smile, I have missed you so much. On the small face, there was some resignation. As soon as she said she missed him, Severo Laris eyes reddened even more, his big hand went around the back of her neck and he lowered his head to her forehead and said with a faint smile of helplessness and apology, lita, I cant visit you very often because Albarran Bail said he would interfere with your treatment if I came to see you too often. Pa Rouco stared at him, her eyes full of resignation, But she misses you. Severo Laris took a deep breath, fought back the tears in his eyes, swallowed the lump in his throat and coaxed, Just get through the initial period and then I can visit you every other day, but for now, lita, lets be good, okay? Pa Rouco looked at him helplessly, I I want to cry but I cant. Severo Laris tears, rolled down his face, and he hugged her tightly, tears overflowing where she couldnt see them. I cant cry because I take mood suppressants, so its hard to cry even if Im sad. Severo Laris was behind her, reaching up to wipe her eyes. Then, looking up at her, he touched her little face and said with a loving smile, I miss Lita too, but I have to restrain myself, I cant sneak in to see you, it would make you spend more time in the nursing home. Pa Rouco reached out with a slow motion, took his slender fingers and asked, Severo. I can see the little bean sprouts really . . is it really a disease? Severo Laris looked deeply into her hair and saw her delicate features and clean little face, reaching out to rub her long, unruly, slightly curly hair with an unmistakably loving hand. Living here these days, I probably wont bother brushing my hair. She doesnt like to brush her hair herself. Severo Laris opened the drawer beside the bed and took out ab, before brushing her hair and reaching out to touch her hair and face. Pa Rouco scowled at him, her small hand clutching his fingers, I I dont like caregivers wash my hair take me home Severo I dont want to live here anymore take me home . ok? Severo Laris took her by the hand, mercilessly, stared at her and said, lita, the bean sprout is unreal, you must find out for yourself the point of conflict and contradiction between the existence of the bean sprout and the real world, I now. I cant now I really cant take you home, be a good girl and think carefully about the illusory little bean sprout and me in the real world, eh? Severo Laris took her little hand and touched it to his face, looked at her with red eyes and continued, I am real, the Severo Laris you love is real, when we love each other, when we touch, when I hug you, when I kiss you, those are the real things. lita, think it through. Think about it, okay? The look in her eyes was full of pleading and pain. Pa Roucos eyes were slightly red at the corners as she grabbed the fabric of Severo Laris shirt around his waist and said softly, Severo me . I cant think of help me help me find him okay? Severo Laris took the small hand around her waist, pulled it away and shook his head, lita, you have to find yourself to do this, I cant do it for you. But but the brain is tired it cant think Chapter 955: lita, you have to be obedient. Severo Laris looked at her with an imcable gaze. He was carrying a paper bag, from which he took out a copy of Hans Christian Andersens Fairy Tales and handed it to Pa Rouco. Afterwards, if you get too lonely here, read a book. Pa Rouco shook her head with reddened eyes and looked at him pleadingly, Severo take me outside Severo Laris took a deep breath, shook her little hand and said, lita, I would only be irresponsible with you if I took you home now, I dont want you to get hurt again for having to protect the little bean sprouts. If only for my sake, think hard about the contradictions and points of conflict that exist between Little Bean Sprouts and reality, okay?Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco grabbed his big hand and choked, Ill go home and think it over Severo I can go home and think about it . Can I? She was as helpless as a child, and when she clung to him, it was as if she had clung to a life preserver. Severo Laris couldnt bear to turn her away, but he had to. Pa Rouco saw that he was silent for a long time and only looked at her with pity. Here I am not free at all I do not be like Pa Rouco Severo take me out as I am now must be a disaster too much of a mess I dont like it I dont like it like this. Pa Roucos eyes, dripping with tears, were reddened with water and sympathetic to the core. Severo Laris raised his hand, his fingers gently wiped away her tears, The unhappiness is only temporary, when you are better, Albarran Bail will agree and let mee to see you more often. No I dont want to be here alone Take me home Severo please They spy on me Im no longer just a little animal Im nothing but a little animal Get me out of here I dont want to be locked up all the time Severo She tugged hard on his hand and Severo Laris eyes turned scarlet at the corners, the lump in his throat rolled hard, emotions rolled down his chest like waves of shock. Severo Laris took her wrist between his and slowly withdrew his fingers from her palm. Lita, I cant get you out. You have to find the contradiction between illusion and reality. Severo Laris cell phone rang and the caller ID read Albarran Bail. Severo Laris did not answer, knowing that Albarran Bail was reminding him that visiting hours were over. Pa Rouco grabbed his hand and pulled him, Severo dont go . Really really I miss you so much. Severo Laris had tears welling up in his eyes, but a loving smile yed on his lips, I miss you too, all the time, but we have to get through this. Severo Laris took a deep breath and looked at the wedding ring on his slender ring finger, caressing it for a few moments. And then, once again, he pushed her small, wrapped hands away and stood up to leave, Lita, you need to behave and take your medicine. Pa Rouco watched his back as he left, choking back a sob with reddened eyes, Severo. Severo Severo Laris left the room without looking back. Pa Rouco tried several times to get up from the hospital bed, but her whole body was weak and she wanted to get up and chase after him, but there was no way. Severo Laris was outside the room, his gaze was deep and painful as he watched the people crying inside, heartbroken, pained, bitter all emotions intertwined and sad beyond words. Pa Rouco was sitting alone in the living room, staring listlessly at the Hans Christian Andersen storybook, tears encased in it. When she slowly looked up, she saw the little beanstalk sitting in the corner of the room. The little Beanstalk was also looking at her. Pa Rouco didnt know how to face her. I can see see you if Severo Severo doesnt take me home Why. Pa Rouco is helpless and bewildered. Sitting in a corner with an innocent look on his face, the little beaner asked, Sister Paulita, are you throwing me out? I dont know. She cant bear to push the little bean away, but she wants Severo Laris to take her away from this ce. Chapter 956: To see Ramo Laris’ grave. Severo Laris returned to Vi Moon Lake Road with a lot of group business to attend to, but he wasnt in the mood. He sat back in his chair in the study, closed his eyes and exhaled a long, tired sigh. The phone rang and the caller ID said Modeste. Severo Laris looked at the caller ID silently and let the phone ring for a long moment before simply picking it up. Modeste smiled and asked, Have you been busy at worktely and how is your rtionship with Paulita? Severo Laris swallowed his throat and said in a slightly heavy voice, Mom, Paulita is sick. The Modeste on the other end of the phone froze and asked worriedly, Is it serious and is Paulita already well? Shes not good, but I I have to see how she is not good. Whats going on here? Oh, Severo, what the hell is wrong with Paulita? Severo Laris didnt hide it and said, Because of me, she has a really bad depression and now shes hallucinating. Mom, I think Im doomed. Modeste grabbed the phone, worried and distressed: How could she ? Severo Laris was silent for a long time. After a few moments, Modeste said in a low voice: Severo, shall I go up to see Paulita?. Paulita is now in the hospital, the doctor has asked us to try not to disturb her, you shouldnte, she probably doesnt want you to see her now, she is very proud, she must want to make the best impression on her future mother-inw. How could she want to see Modeste now, when she was feeling so miserable? Modeste nodded and sighed, Severo, dont me yourself, the most important thing now is that Paulita is cured, the medical treatment is so advanced nowadays, there will be a way out, dont worry too much and take care of yourself. After exchanging pleasantries, Severo Laris was in a low mood and ended the call with Modeste. He looked at his phone and remembered what Albarran Bail had said. Unconsciously, Lita treats the little sprout like the child that was between them seven years ago. Severo Laris made a phone call to Albarran Bail. The phone is connected. Severo Laris said, I want to take Lita on a trip to Imperial as soon as possible. Albarran Bail, on the other end of the phone, whose first reaction was to refuse, frowned, Severo Laris, what are you pretending, to take Pa Rouco out now when her parents have agreed to hospitalize her? Are you being intolerant because Pa Rouco begs you to? Severo Laris cut to the chase, You dont understand, I wanted to take Lita on a trip to Imperial to show her the grave of Ramo Laris. Ramo Laris? Yes, Ramo Laris is the name I gave to the child I miscarried seven years ago, the child for whom I bought a grave in Imperial, and I want to take Lita to see the childs mantle. Perhaps, she will untie her heart a little, if only a little more confidence in the healing. Albarran Bail pondered for a long time before finally thinking that Severo Laris proposal might make a difference in Pa Roucos illness. Even if the effect was marginal, at least it moved her. Albarran Bail agreed. First thing the next morning, Pa Rouco had just taken her medication under the nurses supervision. Severo Laris was then transferred to the hospital. The moment Pa Rouco saw him, she struggled to get up and walked towards him. Severo Laris, unable to restrain himself any longer, ran to her and wrapped his arms around her, strangling her tightly. Pa Rouco rejoiced thinking that Severo Laris hade to take her home. Severo are we shall we go home? Severo Laris cupped his small face and looked deeply at her as his voice trailed off, We can leave the hospital for a while and go do something else. Really really? Really. Severo Laris picked up Pa Rouco, changed her clothes and left the hospital. When they got to the car, Salvino was driving and it was the airport road. Pa Rouco leans on Severo Laris arms and looks out the window at the road that is not back to Vi Moon Lake Road and frowns slightly. Severo where are we going? Go to Imperial. Severo Laris stroked her long hair and pressed a kiss to her forehead, Lets go back to Imperial and see. Pa Rouco smiled at him with pure rity and reached out to wrap her arms around his waist, silently signaling her happiness. Shes willing to go anywhere as long as shes not locked in a hospital ward. Severo Laris saw her smile and followed it with a faint grin, Happy? Hmm. Pa Rouco nodded at him earnestly. Severo Laris sighed and looked down, gently resting his head on her forehead, closing his eyes and kissing the corner of her lips. Pa Rouco looked at him with wide eyes and said, Its bitter. Severo Laris did not react at first. Until Pa Rouco said, Too much too much medicine so bitter in my mouth. Severo Laris smiled bitterly, pulled a fruit candy from his pocket, peeled off the paper and popped it in his mouth. Very sweet, sweet Pa Rouco narrowed her big eyes. Severo Laris spoke solemnly, Lita, I promise you that this is thest time you will suffer, and from now on, I wont let you suffer half as much. Then can we never go to the hospital again? Except for this one thing. Pa Rouco blinked listlessly and said with a low little face like that of a child who has made a mistake, I can go home and think about whats going on with the little bean sprouts. Severo Laris sighed, not knowing what to say, and merely hugged her tightly, to say no more. On the flight to Imperial, Pa Rouco was very sleepy due to all the pills she had taken. She soon fell asleep leaning on Severo Laris shoulder. When a stewardess came over to ask, Severo Laris put his finger to his thin lips in a gesture of silence. And then, looking intently at the person sleeping next to him, he reached up and gently wrapped the nket around her. Food on the ne. Before leaving the hospital, Albarran Bail gave Severo Laris Pa Roucos medication for the day and instructed him to take Pa Rouco back to the hospital to be seen first thing in the morning. Time is rushed. During lunch, Pa Rouco stirred the pasta with her fork and ate a lot. Because the hospital food did not taste as good, and because Pa Rouco had been taking medication and fluids for her recent treatment, she had no taste in her mouth. Even the machine meals, which she normally didnt like, she ate at this time. Severo Laris stroked her little head eagerly and asked the stewardess to bring more tasty food. She had already eaten enough and Severo Laris, fearing she would burn herself, took the half-eaten strawberry shortcake from her hand. Too much will give you indigestion, and, save some of your belly, when we get to Imperialter, Ill take you out to eat something delicious, much better than this. Pa Rouco looked at the half of the strawberry tart Severo Laris had taken from her hand, pursed her lips and frowned, Its not good to waste food. Finally, Severo Laris smiled slightly at her sympathetic look and popped half of the strawberry tart into his mouth, under her watchful gaze. Ill eat it for you. Pa Rouco: After eating, Severo Laris asked the stewardess for a ss of warm white water and stared at Pa Rouco as she drank her medicine. Pa Rouco does not drink.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Taking medicine makes you stupid. Severo Laris looked at her stubbornly, cupping her little chin with his long fingers and turning her little face to face him. Severo Laris red at her and threatened, If you dont eat, Ill feed you with my mouth. Severo Laris ced several pills in the palm of his hand and handed them to her eyes, Hmm? Pa Rouco squeezed the pills and drank them, one by one. After drinking, her whole little face scrunched up, would you think Im funny if get stupid? Severo Laris smiled fondly, his long fingers gently pinching her little white face, and said, Its not funny, but its cute. Pa Rouco: Severo Laris, looking at her in confusion, took her little face between his big hands and lowered his head to kiss her, between his lips and tongue, popping a fruit candy into her little mouth. Sweet to the core. Chapter 957: Mine, All Yours Afternding, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco to one of Imperials famous tapas restaurants for a quick bite to eat. Pick a seat and settle in. Severo Laris was seated next to Pa Rouco and the two looked at the menu together. The young waitress next to him asked, What would you like to eat? Severo Laris tastespletely match Pa Roucos, and he eats what she eats, without being picky. Pa Rouco points to a snack on the menu and says, Sweetened taro seeds cinnamon cinnamon pull-apart cake When the young waitress heard the slowness with which Pa Rouco spoke, her brow furrowed and a look of disgust shone in her eyes. She hadnt expected such a handsome young man to be with a foul-mouthed girl. To an outsider, although the girl looked attractive and instantly attracted attention, her excessively slow diction made all her good qualities inadequate. The waitress smiled awkwardly and ventured, Maam, you can use your finger if you cant speak clearly. Pa Rouco looked up, her clear eyes staring at her without a hint of embarrassment or unhappiness. His gaze was too insistent and the waitress seemed surprisingly nervous. The light in Severo Laris eyes was bitterly cold, but he stroked Pa Roucos little head and said softly, Come on, were not short of time. Even when Pa Rouco is ordering and informing the names of the dishes and talking about the evening, Severo Laris is in no hurry. The waitress, who didnt know what kind of witticism he had, couldnt help but say, Sir, madam, why dont you read the menu first, its not good for the diners at the other table to wait too long. Severo Laris thin lips curved into a sneer, coldly, as he raised his steely face and fixed his gaze harshly on the waitress, saying, Firste first served, wee first, so naturally we order first. If you dont want to serve, then someone else wille. Severo Laris aura is overpowering, his brow tightens with the gloom of rage. But no, some people are naturally incapable of reading peoples faces. The waitress, not afraid to die, said, Why dont you order, sir? Thedy speaks badly and I cant hear her very well. The mncholy on Severo Laris face fades to expressionlessness. But it is when Severo Laris face is expressionless that he is most ruthless. With my wife, its always my wife who orders the food. If you have a problem with that, call your manager. The waitress gritted her teeth in indignation. However, Severo Laris lowered his gaze and asked softly, What else do you want to eat, go ahead and order. Pa Rouco gave him a small smile before announcing the name of the dish: Gold Medal Pan Fried Dumpling Lotus root with honey sauce Marinated Phoenix w Yellow Prawn Tofu Ebro White Fish . It took Pa Rouco about ten minutes to name a few dishes. The waitress was by the table and she had to wait for her. The waitress asked, Is that all, maam, can I ce my order now? But without waiting for Pa Roucos answer, the haughty waitress turned around and tried to leave. Severo Laris called out to her and said coldly, Who told you were done ordering? Pa Rouco smiled innocently and gradually informed him of many more dishes. The waitress waited for half an hour. After ordering those dishes, Pa Rouco closed the menu, looked at the waitress without a nce and said in one word: Those dishes just just just ordered . I dont want any of them . Severo Laris looks at the person next to him with pampering and a slight smile creeps on his forehead. Its very nice. The waitresss face turned blue and white with anger. After waiting to exasperate the waitress, Pa Rouco nudged her little mouth and said, Yo I dont want to eat here . Severo Laris rubbed his head against her forehead and smiled warmly, Then change it for another one, I dont like this one either. Pa Rouco nodded with her chin, Well, lets go. She was about to get up when Severo Laris held her and said, Sit here for a while, Im going to take care of something and Ill be back in a few minutes, so dont run off and sit here until I get back. How long? Five minutes. Pa Rouco nods good-naturedly. Severo Laris got up, went to the front desk, asked for the manager, and thenined about the waitress. The waitress was fired that afternoon. Reason: harassment of customers andck of service. Severo Laris apanied her at the time with the words, A proud person can be arrogant, but your strength, does not allow you to be arrogant, until then, learn to survive with your tail between your legs. The waitress looked at her opponent with the utmost arrogance, clenched her fists in anger and gritted her teeth, but could do nothing. ck Bentley walked past a convenience store where Pa Rouco saw men and women sitting at a long, small table in front of the window, eating instant noodles. Pa Rouco looked out the car window and her small hand suddenly tugged on Severo Laris long, slender fingers. Severo Laris frowned slightly and followed her gaze. Knowing her thoughts, Severo Laris smiled slightly, You want some noodles, huh?. Like Like they do sit there and eat. Seven years ago, Pa Rouco used to sit with Severo Laris in a grocery store and eat noodles at a long table in front of the window. Pa Rouco sometimes likes toe to the convenience store to sit alone and eat noodles after a fight with Severo Laris. After eating the bubbly noodles, Severo Laris would appear ande over to reconcile with her. Severo Laris rubbed his chin against the top of her hair and childishly apanied her, Then lets eat it secretly without Albarran Bail finding out. Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco smiled at him. At the convenience store, Severo Laris bought two buckets of noodles, Pa Rouco wanted the old pickle vor and Severo Laris grabbed a bucket of cooked meat vor. To be honest, there is no difference in Severo Laris taste when ites to these different vors of noodles. Severo Laris prepared two buckets of noodles at the store and brought them to the long table here. Pa Rouco looks expectantly at the bubbling noodles. Severo Laris said amused, Bubbly is prettier than me?. Pa Rouco poked his handsome face with her small hand and said in a serious manner, Youre only handsome youre not delicious bubbly delicious. Severo Laris squeezed her little hand, brought it to his lips and kissed it, his forehead full of warmth. When the noodles were ready, Pa Rouco ate half of the old pickled vegetable noodles, her dark eyes clear and ssy, staring at Severo Laris bucket of braised beef vors. Is your delicious? Severo Larisughs. Pa Rouco frowned at how hard he wasughing, What are youughing at ? Severo Laris reached out and cupped her little face, Mrs. Laris, how cute, Miss. Severo would love to collect it. Then share a bit of your side with the lovely Mrs. Laris. Severo Laris pushed the uneaten bucket directly in front of her, Mine, all yours. Pa Rouco rolled a forkful of sauerkraut noodles and held it up to Severo Laris mouth, Mrs. Laris reward for you. Severo Laris, eyes smiling and bright, opened her mouth, took the reward andmented, Tastes good. Pa Rouco ate her fill, lying on top of Severo Laris and gawking. Pa Rouco suddenly asked, Severo if I would offer to go to the hospital to have you treated would you be happy? Severo Laris was slightly stunned, not realizing that now that she was sick, she was beginning to worry about what he thought, if it meant she had the motivation to be cured, even if it was a minuscule amount. Severo Laris looked at her solemnly and said, lita, I want you to be healthy and happy, what matters to me is not whether you can see the bean sprouts, what matters to me is that you can be with me for a long time in your life, because the time together is too short, so its greedy to want to spend ten, twenty, thirty, forty, fifty years with you its not nearly enough. So you have to live well, if only for me, and have a little attachment to the world, okay? Chapter 958: No births and leaves. In the afternoon, Severo Laris drove Pa Rouco to the cemetery. As they got out of the car, Pa Rouco was still a little confused, Whats the point ofing to the cemetery? Severo Laris smiled slightly and slipped his arm around her shoulders as he went inside, Im taking you to meet an old friend. The grounds, the cemetery, was a feng shui ce with mountains, water, wind and trees that he had Rufio personally encounter when he returned to his country. Like a paradise. This area, although it is a cemetery of a famous family, Severo Laris, who after all loved his children with Pa Rouco, bought a whole plot in the cemetery especially for the cemetery, where only Ramo Laris is buried. He walks up to arge, centuries-old weeping willow tree with a grave. The tombstone reads: Tomb of Ramo Laris. Father: Severo Laris. Mother: Pa Rouco. Pa Roucos eyes trembled at the sight of Ramo Laris grave and she froze. Severo Laris took the bouquet of flowers in his hands, ced it in front of the grave and bent down in front of it, tenderly picking up the few leaves that had fallen from the grave. When I returned home, I asked Rufio to look for this plot ofnd, when I came to see it, I thought it was a beautiful mountain and a nice setting, so I got a clothing mound for my son. The name, Ramo Laris, was given to me, myst name, his word. I dont know if you like it. I had juste home, we hadnt reconciled, you didnt even want to see me, and I couldnt talk about it, so I took it upon myself to name the baby. With tears welling up in her eyes, Pa Rouco bends down and touches her hand to Ramo Laris headstone, but with a slight smile on her lips. She said, The name Ramo Laris its great. I like it a lot. Severo Laris looked fondly at the soft white side of her face and smiled slightly, As long as you like it. Severo Laris added, Albarran Bail said you conjured the little bean sprout for the loss of Ramo Laris seven years ago. lita, what I want you to know is that I never abandoned you and Ramo Laris, you were pregnant and I didnt know it at the time until you fell down the stairs and I found out you had miscarried And at that moment, I felt my world fall apart. There are a lot of apologies, but those apologies Id rather spend the rest of my life giving back and making up for. Severo Laris squeezed her small hand and drew her into his arms. Pa Rouco, buried in his chest, also reached out and wrapped her arms around his slender, strong waist. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco spent the entire afternoon with Ramo Laris on the cemetery green. Only at dusk did the two of them walk down the hill together, holding hands. Salvinos car, waiting at the bottom of the hill. On this side of the cemetery, there is no way to get up the hill by car, and there is no cable car, and although it is not high, there are quite a few steps to climb. Severo Laris had no intention of letting Pa Rouco go down the hill. Squatting down in front of her, he patted her on the shoulder, Climb up, Ill give you a lift. Pa Rouco is a sluggard and gets on her back without a second thought. After being ill, her strength and stamina were quite poor. Pa Rouco leaned over his shoulder, looked at his handsome face and said, You used to carry me like this when you were going to Mount Pullo . Severo Larisughs, When we have timeter, well hike Mt. Pullo. Seven years ago, he knelt before Buddha and made a wish, and now it was time to return it. Pa Rouco frowned, No. Severo Laris froze slightly, Whats the matter? Pa Rouco said, At that time that old monk sweeping the floor he was so hateful. He was cursing us if if he hadnt maybe we wouldnt have been separated before. Severus Larisughed and said to him with a slight sidelong nce, Maybe that old floor-sweeping monk is no longer in the temple, and if he is, Ill have even more to tell him. Whats the theory with him? Theorize why we got back together if we werent right for each other. Pa Rouco smiled, So what if. What if hes still talking trash? Severo Laris raised an eyebrow, Then knock his temple down. Pa Rouco: Tear down the temple even if I can throw him out of the temple or make him kneel before the Buddha and confess that he was wrong. Severo Laris was amused, but responded warmly, Well, have it your way. Pa Rouco stared at him and asked, Severo I still dont know what did you wish for then?. Severo Laris paused in his pacing, and then, with a sidelong nce, said solemnly, Kneeling before Buddha, I said then that I hoped that the person beside me at that moment would be the one to lie on my pillow in the millions of nights toe, and that there would be no separation from life but in death. Pa Rouco watched his concentrated, serious gaze, momentarily stunned, and then, more intimately, she hugged him by the neck. She said, But you still left me For seven years. You lied to the Buddha. Severo Laris: Then let them punish me, let them punish me just for being with Pa Rouco for the rest of my life. Say say it reluctantly. He speaks as if there is a lot of resentment. Severo Laris: I am aggrieved for lying to Buddha about being with you, Buddha always treats me very badly, always gives me what I dont like, family is like this, father is like this, wifes words If Buddha knew that I feel wronged by being with you, he would have made me stay with you for the rest of my life. Maybe he would even punish me to stay with you for the next life and the next. Buddha loves to tease me and take away what I like, so I have to act like I dont like you so much in front of Buddha. Pa Roucoughed and poked him in the face with her onion-white fingers, What if Buddha finds out that you have lied to him and he has a fit?. Do whatever you want as long as you are not taken away from me. But if I were to take you away from me again Severo Laris pondered for a moment and said decisively, I will kill the gods and goddesses. Pa Rouco arched into his neck and rested her reassuring little head on his shoulder. Shey on her back, incrediblyfortable, on the way down, about to fall asleep. Amidst the confusion, he mumbled the question, Severo Laris Hmm? What else do you have in mind That I dont know? Severo Larisughed as he charged her, Thats a lot. You cheat on your wife this is not good. Severo Laris: Seven years ago, after our breakup, I was depressed for a long time and when I heard you were going to Phdelphia to study at Curtis College, I asked Rufio about your departure time and rushed to the airport in The Holy City to see you from afar in the crowd, but I was in a hurry and still missed it. What else? Not long after you left for Curtis College, I went to Harvard for my doctorate, something I hadnt nned to do, but I wanted to be near you, so I left. Pa Roucos eyes filled with tears and she reached up to wipe them away. Is there more? Severo Larisughs, And I kept a lot of little things from you, like keeping many of your photos private and looking at them every night for the seven years we were apart before I could sleep. Pa Rouco: Severo Laris. Hmm. Turn your head. Severo Larispensated by turning his head. Pa Rouco leaned toward him and kissed his thin lips, nibbling them a couple of times with a dexterity that left him purple.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. The sunset was warm as it enveloped them. Chapter 959: Formal farewell to Little Beanstalk 1 Return to The Holy City from Imperial. Arriving at the hospital entrance. Pa Rouco sat in the car, didnt get out right away, and asked, Do you you have to take me to the hospital? Severo Laris took a deep breath and reached out to take the girls hand in hisp, gripping it firmly. He looked at her with a deep, soft gaze, reached up to pull her hair behind her ear, and said with a slight smile, When you are well, we can go climb Mount Pullo, teach that believer a lesson, and next spring, in March, we can go to the Holy Family to see the cherry blossoms, and all the things I promised you and have not done will be fulfilled. But the prerequisite for the realization of those good things is that lita be healthy. Is it unhealthy for me . to see little bean sprouts ? Pa Rouco looked at him usingly and childishly. Severo Laris took her in his arms and gently stroked her back, closed his eyes and said in a mute voice, There is nothing wrong with seeing the little bean sprout, but you always hurt yourself for her safety. lita, this moment now that you are lying in my arms, with me holding you and you holding me, is the real thing. The little bean sprout doesnt exist, you can see her, but stop hurting yourself for her, okay? Its not your fault you lost Ramo Laris, Ramo Laris just came at a bad time, we all have to move on and learn to forgive our past selves, huh? Pa Rouco tilted her little face in his arms, But I I dont want to part with you. I promise you that this is thest time we part, and as soon as you can find the difference and contradiction between reality and the little bean sprout, Albarran Bail will surely not stop me from seeing you again. lita, I would love to help you, but this is something only you can face bravely and alone. Pa Roucos eyes reddened slightly at the corners, I What if I dont find him? Severo Laris lowered his gaze and kissed her lips, smiling faintly with determination, Mi lita is very smart, shell make it. Pa Rouco sniffled and gagged, slightly squishing her little mouth. Severo Laris took her small hand, rubbed the wedding ring on her ring finger and said, Well get married when you get out of the hospital. I hear Aracely Belmonte is doing well and looks like shes getting out, and there are ns to marry Frisco Fontan. But I hope we can get married before they do. So, lita you have to work a little more and the date of our wedding, its up to you. Pa Rouco was in tears. Severo Laris wiped her tears and said with red eyes but a smile on his face, I cant wait to marry you and be happy, so. lita, dont make me wait too long, okay? Severo Laris does his best to talk about kindness, to make her feel something for the world, for him, to give her hope and aspiration for life. Pa Rouco was readmitted to the hospital.From N?velDrama.Org. This time there was no resistance, no struggle, a very calm cooperation. Albarran Bail finds that Pa Rouco has be increasingly aware that she is ill, but still does not find a point of contradiction or conflict with reality regarding the small outbreaks of soybeans. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal visited her once a week during the half month of intensive treatment, and Lucio Rouco staggered his visits with theirs, also once a week. But Severo Laris, alone, had not been to the hospital even once in thest half-decade. One afternoon, Albarran Bail came to see the room. After the consultation, he smiled kindly and said, Paulita has been in good shapetely, in a weeks time you can reduce the dosage at your discretion, but you still have to be good and take the medication, no cking off understood? Pa Rouco nods with good humor. Albarran Bail was recording the patient when Pa Rouco suddenly asked, Dr. Bail, can I borrow your phone? Albarran Bail froze, looked at her, and asked, What do you need a phone for? Pa Rouco blushed slightly, a rare shyness, Well Severo Laris hasnt visited metely I wanted to call you. Albarran Bail smiled, unlocked the phone from his white coat and handed it to her. You have ten minutes. And then Albarran Bail and the paramedics left the room. It was then that Pa Rouco called Severo Laris. The phone rang for a while before Severo Laris answered on the other end. At first, Severo Laris thought it was Albarran Bail and, without waiting for the person on the other end of the phone to speak, he asked with concern, How is lita now, can you tell that the little bean is a hallucination? Pa Rouco caressed her lips and said in a leisurely voice, Why dont you e see me? Severo Laris was slightly taken aback, not expecting Pa Rouco to be on the other end of the phone. Lita, why are you calling me from Dr. Bails phone? Pa Rouco smiled slightly, I borrowed it from Dr. Bail. Its been too long since Ive seen you I was afraid you were out there goofing around. The tone is yful and soft, very cute. Severo Laris couldnt help but let out a soft chuckle, Looking good, flirting skills are growing. Pa Roucos little smile faded and she asked seriously, Dad, Estre, Lucio they all came to see me, even Rufio and Susana came once, why didnt you . . why didnt youe to see me?. Severo Laris sighed softly and said with sincerity, I was afraid that if I went, you would ask me to take you out again, you know, I have a hard time resisting when you vent, but I wouldnt dare be capricious and do that, it would be a sign of irresponsibility towards you. Pa Rouco remains silent. Severo Laris confessed again, I have been half a month without going to see you, I have lost sleep every day, I wanted to ask Albarran Bail about you but I did not dare, fearing to hear some bad news and fearing that my lita would be left alone in the hospital crying her eyes out, but I reassured myself thinking that you were braver than I thought. Its been half a month with this torn mood, and before I knew it, it was already half a month too. Even Severo Larisughed a little at himself, for he had never been so undecided. Hearing your voice now, hearing you joking with me, I know Ive made the right decision. Trying to give you a little more time to think, fearing that if I leave, youll start cking again, thinking about me and refusing to turn your head. Pa Rouco bit her lip and broke into a smile when she heard him say she was toozy to turn her head. Am I really thatzy in your mind? Severo Laris eyebrows blushed fondly, You want to hear the truth? Hmm. Pa Rouco is really theziest girl Ive ever met in my life and yet so smart. Are you plimenting me or scolding me? How he couldnt hear any hint of thanks. Severo Laris: You even look like one of thezy ones I like, and its my fault for spoiling you so much. Pa Rouco: Hmm. Severo Laris was silent for a moment and said, lita, hang up the phone, weve been on the phone for almost ten minutes. Albarran Bails cell phone, before he lent it to her, must have said something like ten minutes maximum to call. Pa Rouco: Then I hang up. Well, think well, dont bezy, dont always sleep in your hospital bed, even if it means walking around the ward more. Pa Rouco frowned: I dont like it when you be so nagging like Dr. Bail. Severo Laris curved his lips into a warm smile, No more chitchat, hang up. Pa Rouco hung up the phone. Severo Laris, hearing the busy tone after hanging up, holds the phone to his ear for quite a while. Chapter 960: An Official Farewell to Little Beanstalk 2 After Pa Rouco handed the phone back to Albarran Bail, she sat up in the hospital bed and looked again at the little beanstalk in the corner. The little bean sprout sat pitifully in the corner, its clear, watery eyes staring at her. Pa Rouco got up from the bed and slowly approached it, crouching down, hugging her knees and looking up at the little bean sprout as if they were two wounded children. The little bean sprout ttened her little mouth and asked quietly, Sister Paulita, are you really going to throw me out? Pa Rouco reached out and touched the little bean sprouts little head and asked, Little bean sprout, what exactly is your mothers name? The little bean sprout looked at her innocently, somewhat puzzled, My mommy. is my mommy, and I dont know her name, but my mommy, shes beautiful. Pa Rouco said, But no child would not know his mothers name. The little bean sprout reached up to her little mouth and said carefully, But the little bean sprout doesnt know, is the little bean sprout wrong?. Pa Rouco, with tears in her eyes, shook her head, Youre right, said Dr. Bail, I really am his mother. Really, Sister Paulita? Pa Rouco asked, Can you tell me the exact address of your house? La Vi Rouco Building 12, 601, Sister Paulita, you asked me that question. From the pocket of her hospital gown, Pa Rouco pulled out a photograph that Rufio had given her when he and Susana came to visit her in the hospital. The photo showed the family living in 601, building 12 of La Vi Rouco. Pa Roucos eyes were slightly red-rimmed and her voice trembled as she asked, But why is it that the person living in 601 of building 12 of La Vi Rouco is not you? The little bean sprout pursed his little lips and said nothing, just looked at her helplessly. Little Beanstalk you youre a figment of my imagination, arent you? Little Beanstalk also burst into tears, Why did Sister Paulita say that, she doesnt like Little Beanstalk any more? Dr. Bail cant see you, Severo cant see you, only I can see you. Little Beanstalk: I do not know I dont know why Dr. Bail and Brother Severo cant see me. Pa Rouco: This is a hospital, Im in a hospital, which even Severo cant enter just like that, how did you get in here, little beaner? And, its whenever and wherever, the little bean sprout will be in the room. The little bean sprout was speechless and slow to give an answer. Pa Rouco: Little Beanstalk, your mother, where does she work? Little Beanstalk: I dont know. Pa Rouco: Why you came so long to La Ciudad Santa to look for me and your mother didnt look for you toe home? Isnt it she was worried about you? With tears streaming down her face, the little bean shook her head, unable to give an answer. Albarran Bail is in the office thinking about Pa Roucos treatment n and specific adjustments to her medication. Suddenly, a paramedic rushed in. Albarran Bail looked at him with a frown, Whats the matter, so much panic. Dr. Bail, the Pa Rouco, seems to have realized that the little bean is her fantasy child and is now interrogating the little bean in the room. Albarran Bails eyes lit up and he hurried over. Albarran Bail stood outside the room and watched the interior for a long time. A couple of doctors asked half-heartedly, Is Pa Rouco as if she is really aware that she is hallucinating now? Albarran Bail breathed a sigh of relief, After all this time, the treatment was not in vain.From N?velDrama.Org. Andter, Albarran Bail called Pa Roucos guardian and then Severo Laris. Upon hearing the news, Severo Laris rushed to the hospital. The moment he opened the room, Pa Rouco saw him and, unable to hold back her sobs, burst into tears. It was a moment of emotion, joy and sadness? all mixed together. Severo Laris approached her and wrapped her in an embrace, holding her in his arms. Pa Rouco shouts: Severo little little bean sprouts dont exist little bean sprouts really dont exist Severo Laris patted her on the shoulder, corners of his eyes slightly reddened, voice excited and trembling, Lita, you did it, very clever. Pa Rouco buried herself in his arms and cried for a long, long time. In the evening, Severo Laris bought a small childrens school bag and gave it to Pa Rouco. Severo Laris stood in the doorway of the room, reached out and stroked her little head and said softly, Say goodbye to the little bean. Pa Rouco picked up her backpack and turned to enter the room. In the living room, only Pa Rouco and the little beanstalker were crouched in a corner. Pa Rouco looks at her sweetly and walks over to the little bean with her school bag. Little Bean Sprout hugged herself and asked in a resigned voice, Sister Paulita, do you have to send me away? Isnt it good to let Little Bean Sprout stay with Sister Paulita? Dr. Bail said that if it werent for you, I might not be alive now, because seven years ago, when I broke up with Severo over a misunderstanding and lost our son, I was too upset, and if you hadnt taken on so much for me, if I hadnt gotten my inner regrets and guilt out by protecting you If you hadnt taken on so much for me, if I hadnt been able to get my inner regrets and guilt out by protecting you, I probably, long ago, wouldnt have been able to sustain myself. Little Bean: Sister Paulita, youre right, you dont have to me yourself. Thats what Severo said. Severo also said that you, little beaner, are actually the child he and I lost seven years ago, and that Severo called that child Ramo Laris. The little bean nibbled her little mouth, Does Brother Severo love that child, too? Pa Rouco cried andughed and said firmly, Love, he loved that child, he loved that child as much as I did. Severo never abandoned me or that child. Pa Rouco reached out, stroked the little bean sprouts head and said, So the little bean sprout is not an abandoned child either, what happens is that daddy didnt know before didnt know that mom had a little bean sprout, and if dad had known about the existence of the little bean sprout, dad would have been ecstatic and would have treated the little bean sprout as a precious treasure. Tears rolled down the little bean sprouts face, Sister Paulita, do you really love Brother Severo? Pa Rouco nodded, Well, lots of love. Severo said that when I got out of the hospital, he would marry me. Did the presence of the little bean sprouts affect Sister Paulita and Brother Severo being together? Pa Rouco: Brother Severo said it could wait, but Sister Paulita, she didnt want me to wait anymore, it took so, so much for us to get back together. Little Beanstalk squashed her little mouth and cried, Will Sister Paulita be happier with Little Beanstalk gone? Pa Rouco looked at her, When the little beanstalk sprouts are happy, Sister Paulita bes happy. Pa Rouco puts the pink Peppa Pig school bag in her hand and gives it to the little bean sprout on her back. Pa Rouco smiled and said, This is the school bag that Severos brother bought you. She knew that Paulitas sister also liked the Piggy when she was little, so she figured the Little Bean Sprout must also like the Piggy backpack. Do you like it, Little Bean Sprout? Little Bean Sprout smiled a tiny, teary smile at her, I love it. Pa Rouco said, In the future, dont always get carried away with the idea that the little bean sprouts daddy, really loves the little bean sprout. The little beaner nodded and reached up to wipe Pa Roucos eyes too, choking back a sob, Sister Paulita too, be happy for sure. Well, I will. Sister Paulita, in the future, if I feel very lonely, can Ie to see Sister Paulita once in a while? Only once in a while. Pa Roucoughed, Yes. With her little backpack on her back, the little bean slowly walked to the door of the room, turning around again and waving a little hand at Pa Rouco. Sister Paulita, the little bean sprout has to go, you must be happy, you are happy so the little bean sprout will be relieved. sister Paulita, goodbye. Pa Rouco stood there, watching her, smiling and waving, as she had done when she first met her. See youter, little bean sprout. Severo Laris stood outside the room and witnessed all the goodbyes. Pushing open the door, he walked over to the hospital bed and hugged Pa Rouco. Severo little beaner gone little beaner gone. Pa Rouco leaned against his waist and cried for a long, long time. Severo Laris patted her back, smiled with red-rimmed eyes and said, From now on, I will rece the little bean sprout and be your tree hole, listening to all your unhappiness and sadness. Chapter 961: Asylum Shawshank After the official goodbye to the small beanstalk outbreak, Pa Roucos treatment goes from strength to strength as she is cooperative and active with the doctors. Gradually, Dr. Bail allowed Pa Rouco to leave her private room and walk around the hospital grounds, and also allowed her to watch television and chat with other psychiatric patients in the publicmunity. One day, Pa Rouco was strolling through the hospital grounds in her robe when she came across a child drawing pictures. Pa Rouco approaches and sits quietly next to the little boy. In the little boys picture book there are drawings of all kinds of viscera and blood, but Pa Rouco doesnt think its strange and thinks hes doing quite well. She was an artist, but not a professional painter, and was a little curious about the colorful drawings in the little boys notebook. So she asks him, What is it you are painting? At first, the boy is too absorbed in his own world to pay attention to Pa Rouco, who is not surprised, as she is usually the same way. After a long time, Pa Rouco saw him finish a whole painting. The little boy frowned and turned his head to look at her, Did I draw it right?. Pa Rouco looked at the painting in the album and nodded, Pretty good, more special than some paintings Ive seen disyed in galleries. But you dont even know what Im drawing. The boy pursed his little lips. Pa Rouco said, I feel good about the painting. The little boy wondered, No one has ever said I draw well, and youre the first. Mom says Im a doodle, that at my age I should draw the sun, grass, big trees and birds. Pa Rouco smiles slightly, You are within your rights to draw whatever you want, the book and the pen are in your hands, you can draw whatever you want. But mom says its because Im sick that I draw such horrible things. Pa Rouco frowned slightly, Horror? Drawing entrails is scary? And youve drawn entrails with a very artistic touch. Pa Rouco picked up her sketchbook and looked at it closely, noticing that it showed a heart wrapped in many tangled ribbons, which looked quite deep and artistic. Pa Rouco says, Ive seen this more abstract and simr painting in exhibitions at the World Gallery. The World Gallery, is it great? Pa Rouco nods, Well, the World Gallery is full of masterpieces by recent modern artists. I want to be famous too. Pa Rouco said, If you try, maybe youll get it. But, the little boy lowered his head and said dejectedly, Mom says its good for kids like me not to increase their burden, Mom doesnt like me drawing this, Id love to learn to draw, Mom says its expensive enough, painting it would take more money. Pa Rouco looked at him and said, You paint very well. Are youforting me? I rarelyfort people. The boy smiled kindly at her. After a while, the attending physician came over and called out to the little boy, Navarro Jara! Navarro! The little boy said, Sister, Aunt Doctor is calling me, Ill go first. Pa Rouco silently writes the childs name, Navarro Jara, Navarro. Pa Rouco got up and walked around the garden a couple more times in the hospital gown. Severo Laris stood a short distance away, looking at her good form, relieved, one hand in his pocket, immensely proud. Mrs. Laris, in her hospital gown, also appeared to be the prettiest and brightest in the crowd. However, Pa Rouco still likes to recreate herself in her own world. But they already pay attention to the outside world and the movements of strangers. For example, a group of mentally ill people clutching the remote control of arge LCD TV in a publicmunity. Pa Rouco snatched the remote control from their hands and changed the channel. Everything was on the TV screen and the channel was on Joy and Wolffy. A group of patients looked at her speechless, What to watch here, I want to watch the World Cup!. I want to watch the NBA, stinky girl. Are you a kid, watching such childish cartoons? Pa Rouco looked at them coolly, her hand holding the remote control and pointing to the advertisement next to the LCD TV hanging on the wall. No noise. Youve broken the rules, so no more viewing rights on TV. The other patients were about to argue with her when Albarran Bail approached with some doctors. Dr. Bail smiled and asked, Whats all the fuss about? Pa Rouco: He wants to watch the World Cup, he wants to watch the basketball game because its a quick fight, so now they see what I put on. Albarran Bail was amused,ughing with the other physicians, Pa Rouco is bing the ss president here, shes starting to take over discipline. The asional physician jokingly remarked and said, Everyone should listen to Pa Rouco, no loud fighting, and anyone who fights and causes trouble wont be able to watch TV in the future oh. Other patients: One of the patients tugged on Albarran Bails sleeve and pouted, Dr. Bail, you cant always keep an eye on Wolffy, can you? Albarran Bail gave the patient a loving look and scoffed, Be patient, Pa Rouco is the wife of the owner of this hospital and if shes not happy, you wont even get to see the Big Bad Wolf. The other patients looked at Pa Rouco and grunted in spite of themselves.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. However, Pa Rouco rarely fights with them about watching TV, but if they do, Pa Rouco confiscates the remote control and the discipline is very well managed. Chapter 962: Going to see the cherry blossoms at the Sagrada Familia Lately, Severo Laris has beening to visit Pa Rouco more frequently. It was allowed by Albarran Bail and encouraged by Albarran Bail. Now that Pa Rouco is free of guilt, Severo Laris visits her regrly, which in turn helps her to heal. Severo Laris had brought a lot of fruit and was sitting by her bedside with a fruit knife to help her peel the apples. Pa Rouco said, I met a boy in the hospital, his name is Navarro Jara, he draws very well, but his family doesnt seem to be able to pay for his treatment and hospitalization, so his mother doesnt have much money for him to learn to draw, Severo, can you help him? Severo Laris was surprised that she asked him, he didnt expect her to gradually be moved by the strangers around her. This is naturally a good thing. Severo Laris said, Is it Navarro Jara? Hmm. Ill ask Albarran Bail to check on this patientter and get the hospital to waive his hospitalization and treatment expenses. Later, Severo Laris set up a charitable foundation in Pa Roucos name to care for the mentally ill and do all he could to help those with little means receive the best possible treatment. Its spring again and the imperial cherry trees are in full bloom. Click, click, click, click, click Fresh from her world tour, Pa Rouco was mobbed by countless journalists as she left the airport and got into her nanny car. momo, I heard you were just released from psychiatric treatment, can I ask you if you are really fit to y the piano in your current state? momo, there are many news collected on the inte that you used to have a very serious depression, is the news true? momo, do you think having a mental illness affects your piano ying? Pa Rouco, wearing a ck baseball cap, paused in her marching as she heard these words and turned to face the camera and microphone. Beethoven is deaf in both ears, do you think that affects his piano ying? Reporter: Influence, no impact? With those words, Pa Rouco got into the car. The nannys ck luxury car, amidst the consternation of a group of journalists, merged into traffic. When we got to the car, Pa Rouco rummaged through her phone. Searching through her contacts, through Facebook messages, through text messages on her phone, there was nothing she wanted to read. All spam from the help desk. Pa Rouco rolled her eyes to stare at Salvino sitting next to her, Are you my agent?. Salvino: Ms. , Im not. You are not my agent, what are you doing following me? Salvino felt embarrassed and smiled sarcastically: This boss of really cant take time off these days, otherwise the boss would have apanied you on thisdys tour. Pa Rouco turned on the front camera of her phone and hooked a finger towards Salvino: Come here for a bit. Salvino froze: Ms. What is this about? Pa Rouco suddenly grabbed Salvinos arm and leaned over to take a picture. Click. Salvino didnt have time to draw a line in the sand with her. Pa Rouco withdrew her hand immediately after taking the picture, looked at the masterpiece of a photo, was happy about it and passed it on to her circle of friends. Salvino pissed himself with fear and nched, What are you doing, maam?. Send a friend. This is no good! Salvino broke into a cold sweat. If the boss sees this! What a shame! Although it was only a tug on the arm and nothing intimate, the thought of his bosss icy, murderous stare made Salvino want to crash into the tofu. Mrs. no! No need to drag it out if youre not happy.From N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco sent the photo to her friends and then looked at Salvino, Who are you calling wife? Im not married to your boss. Women really do change their minds a hundred times faster than a book! If the boss saw a picture of him and his wife, he wouldnt be dead enough to die a hundred deaths. Pa Rouco looked at the direction the mother car was taking towards the MO Group and frowned, Turn around. Salvino: Turn around and go where? Susana set me up on a blind date and now shes waiting for me at the restaurant, Im going on a blind date. Salvino spat blood: Mrs. , are you serious? Are you going to put your head down or not, Im going to kiss you if you dont. Salvino: This is hard! What a wife the boss has married, shes the devil! Arriving at the entrance of the Fifth Avenue restaurant. Pa Rouco prepares to get off the bus. Salvino repeatedly asked, Maam, are you really going on a blind date, arent you kidding? Pa Rouco made an hmm. Salvino wanted to go down to spy on them to keep them informed. But Pa Rouco got out of the car and stopped the door, You wait for me in the car, thats what it takes to take a man on a blind date. Maam, dont y with fire, okay? Pa Rouco: Im not ying with fire, Im really going on a blind date. Salvino looks at Pa Rouco and enters the restaurant. Salvino leaned over the car window and red at the man and woman in the adjacent position. Salvino was quick to click his phone to capture it. Damn, thats awesome, catching my wife cheating on me in public! I dont want a wife that ufortable and that cheating! Get down on your knees and beg the boss to find a wife thats easy to serve! Salvino sent the photos to Severo Laris, sending a message to Severo Laris with the exact address. And Severo Laris, who saw this photo on the other end of the phone, is in a meeting. He looked at his phone, frowned a little and sighed, He hasnt left yet. The higher-ups looked at each other fearfully and stirred. Professor Laris, is that option the one that hasnt worked? In fact, we have specific ns that we are perfecting for that project Severo Laris raised a hand, interrupting them, and stood up, There are some important family matters to attend to, and the meeting is temporarily adjourned. So, at the Fifth Avenue restaurant. The young man on the other side of the blind date asked, I wonder what exactly Miss Roucos name is. How old is she? Pa Rouco said, My name is Paulita and I am eighteen years old. The man froze and smiled awkwardly, Miss Rouco you are very young, dont you study?. Pa Rouco: She abandoned her studies because of a precocious love. The other party was embarrassed. Pa Rouco lifted her chin and stared at him as she asked, Well youre normal looking, but if you had a lot of money its not like I couldnt consider thinking about you. The other side is fooled by the stunning beauty of Pa Rouco, whose gorgeous and arrogantly oblivious gaze is a sight to behold. The man became even more excited by the desire to win and said, Dont worry about that Miss Rouco, I have a smallpany in my hands that makes ten million dors a year, its not a problem to support Miss Rouco, and besides, if Miss Rouco stays with me, I can give her half a million dors a month to live on. Pa Rouco sips her juice carelessly. The matchmaker said, But a girl your age must be very clingy, if we are together, I hope you wont call me twenty-four hours a day, Im in the office doing social life, and you cant always be jealous of flying, and most importantly, if Ie home in the middle of the night, you have to get up and fix me a snack, I have a bad stomach and I need to eat something after drinking. By the way, I have a daughter, I hope you treat her like your own daughter, my mother has always wanted grandchildren, my ex-wife could not give birth to a son, you are young and must be good at giving birth, I hope you can give our family a grandchild, if you can renew the legacy of our He family, I will buy you whatever you want. Pa Rouco looked at him and suddenly prologue, I want an airne, can you buy me one?. Airnes ? Miss Rouco is saying real airnes? Well, actually. You cant really fly a paper airne in the sky if you want to. The man scoffed, his tone cooling as he saw how loudly the other spoke, Miss Rouco, you dropped out of school at eighteen and had an early love affair, Ive already ignored those previous convictions of yours and you want a ne from me? You are asking a lot. As we spoke, a familiar, cold, gravelly, male voice came in. He cant afford it, I can, Miss Paulita. A pair of long male legs, encased in ck pants, approached. The mans surrounding aura was cold and clear, extraordinarily striking. Pa Rouco didnt have to turn to hear the voice alone, but she knew it was Severo Laris. Salvino is a great addition to Severo Laris. But thats just what she wanted. Pa Rouco got up and said to the matchmaker, My boyfriend hase to pick me up, Im leaving now, goodbye. The man on the blind date was stunned: You have a boyfriend and you are on a blind date? At that moment, a girl came through the door, ran up to him and said to the matchmaker, Excuse me, are you Mr. Aquilino? Imte because I got stuck in traffic The blind date boy looked in dismay at Pa Rouco and then at the girl who had just arrived, Who are you, , to introduce me on a blind date? The girl who had just arrived was also a bit dazed and confused by what was going on. Pa Rouco blurted out a line to the girl, Mr. Aquilino wants a tool that will give birth to a big fat boy, and if you can give birth to a big fat boy, Mr. Aquilino promises to buy you a ne. The girl, who had just arrived, was even more confused. Severo Laris stood to one side, with one hand in his pocket and another beckoning her toe closer, Come, Paulita, why dont youe closer? Pa Rouco approached and was pulled into Severo Laris arms with one arm. Severo Laris looked down with a soft, warm smile on his forehead and asked softly, How is it that I, soon to appear in your spouses column, did not know you had another name, Paulita? Pa Rouco smiled mischievously at him, Sweet?. Severo Laris: Paulita girl, are you going home already? Pa Rouco: Why dont you get mad when I have a blind date with another man? The smile in Severo Laris eyes was clear and visible, Youre being deliberately vindictive. Well, who asked you to make pickled beans and minced pork with rice for Emily? Its never toote for a gentleman to get even. Whats more, he was not ten years toote for this revenge. Severo Laris smiled indulgently, So now were even? No. Severo Laris, a very smart man, stood up and said, I didnt pick you up at the airport. But didnt you irritate me with the photo with Salvino? Pa Rouco went on. Severo Laris continued, Back home or not? Pa Rouco: Back no. Severo Laris strides over and takes her little hand in his, The cherry blossoms are at the Sagrada Familia, go see them. By the way, he gets his marriage license. He has all his ID cards and ount books with him. Chapter 963: Getting your license! The Sagrada Familia is packed with people. The line to buy tickets is so long it makes you want to vomit. Pa Rouco lost interest in entering the church when she saw the long line: Go home. It smells so good to go home and lie on the couch, drinking happy water with fat, eating potato chips and watching cartoons. Severo Laris, who knew she had little patience, had already bought the tickets, pulled them out of his pants pocket and disyed them before her eyes. Pa Rouco was slightly stunned, When did you buy the tickets? Severo Laris smiled slightly as he walked to the entrance of the church with his arm around her, I bought the tickets in the morning, knowing you would be back today. The promise I didnt keep seven years ago, I had long wanted to finish. Seven years ago, I was looking forward to spring to take her to the Sagrada Familia to see the cherry blossoms in bloom. But who knows,ter, the old friends parted and became strangers, and this separationsted seven years. The Holy Family is located on a mountain and is nted with cherry trees from the foot of the hill to the top. In March, the cherry blossoms fly and the sky is covered with light pink petals. Severo Laris first took Pa Rouco to incense in the chapel at the bottom. And then we took her to the cable car that leads to the top of the mountain. The view from the cable car this way is the cherry blossom trail, where you can see the mountain full of cherry trees and the beautiful petals floating in the mountain air. After boarding a separately chartered cable car, you slowly glide to the top of the mountain. Pa Rouco sits in the gond, cradled in Severo Laris arms, looking through the clear ss at the pink cherry blossoms that fill the mountains. The mountains are raining cherry blossoms in spectacr and beautiful fashion. Pa Rouco grabbed her cell phone and took several photos of the cherry blossomndscape outside the cable car. Severo Laris put his arm around her waist and suddenly thought of something, looked at the person in his arms and said, lita, recently the group executives asked me if I had made any ns to announce my marriage. Pa Rouco looked at the pretty pictures on her phone and said nonchntly, Its not like weve set a wedding date. Severo Laris shook her small hand with the wedding ring and said, But I would love to make our rtionship public. But a lot of people know about our rtionship.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Thats not the same thing. Pa Rouco: Why? Severo Laris said patiently, The rtionship that the Inte has found out about is not formal enough, having found out from gossip. Pa Rouco: Theyll know when we have the wedding. It was only a matter of time before it became clear that Severo Laris was not obsessed with the affair, but wanted to go public earlier and tell the world that Severo Laris was with Pa Rouco. Severo Laris is owned by Pa Rouco and Pa Rouco is owned by Severo Laris. Pa Rouco grabbed her phone, turned on the front-facing camera, rested her head on Severo Laris arms and snapped a few random photos. But none of them captured Severo Laris face. She is only photographed leaning on the arms of a man in a white shirt, which does not show her face. A long, slender male neck with a sexy male throat knot protruding from it and a slightly open white shirt cor cor with a hidden male corbone. There is also a pair of hands resting on the girls waist, cool white skin, long fingers, flesh and bone evenly proportioned and picked just right, the backs of the hands with slightly prominent veins, full of masculine strength, a pair of hands, as if they were a work of art. Without showing her face, she looks even more seductive and evocative. Severo Laris frowned slightly and looked at the photo on his phone, Why didnt you include my face?. Pa Rouco is unimpressed: Its more artistic like this. Severo Laris: What kind of artistic sense is this? For those who dont know, youd think she was leaning on a male model for a photo shoot. My face is not artistic? Severo Laris brow furrowed deeply. Pa Rouco: What a soporific mentalitywyers have. Pa Rouco reached up and cupped Severo Laris face, looking left and right, You have too defeated and elitist a look for that, Severo. Severo Laris looked at her amused, Do I look like scum?. Well, Svengali scum dressed with the looks are excellent. its scum and beast again. He was never very artistic by nature, he was always good at science, he studied science in high school,w in college and finance in graduate school and PhD, his major and current career have nothing to do with art. Instead, Severo Laris was curious: What is the face of art like?. Pa Rouco opens the album and nonchntly flips through a photo of a middle-aged painter with long hair, a small braid and ck-rimmed sses on her plump face, sitting in front of a drawing board on the street and carefully sketching, a literary persona at first nce. She looks like this. Severo Laris: Then he might as well be a Svengali all the way, artistic sense and all that, it doesnt matter. After watching the cherry blossom rain from the Sagrada Family. Severo Laris was driving and Pa Rouco was leaning, leaning her body against him and looking out the window at the scenery and the sliding road, realizing it was not the way back to the imperial quarter. Where else to go? Severo Laris said, To achieve something great in life. When they arrived at the entrance of the Office of Civil Affairs, Severo Laris took his family book and Pa Roucos identity papers out of the car drawer and entered the office to obtain a marriage certificate. When they came out of the Civil Affairs Office again, they each had a small red book in their hands. But the marriage certificate was confiscated by Severo Laris before Pa Rouco could warm it up. Ill hold it for you. I can keep it for myself. Severo Laris asks, Where did you throw the headphones yesterday? Pa Rouco: That was an ident. The headphones had somehow gotten under the bed and Severo Laris had to search for them for over an hour to find them, but fortunately Imperial is a smallmunity. If you look for three days on Vi Moon Lake Road you might not find it. Who keeps the headphones under the belly of the bed? Severo Laris took the marriage certificate out of her hand and put it away, lita, the chances of you having an ident like this are too high. Pa Rouco: You are handsome and justified. Severo Laris heads to the car and Pa Rouco stays in ce to pedal the ants. Severo Laris frowned a little and returned her inquisitive look, Whats wrong?. Pa Roucos face turned into a frown, You just got your license and youre being unreasonable. Severo Laris lost his smile and held his forehead, walking back with good humor and handing her the two marriage certificates with amusement, Thats in your good hands, Mrs. Laris. Insincere, I dont mind keeping things. Dont. The two stood frozen in front of the Civil Affairs Office, one smiling fondly and the other shaking his shoulders slightly like a brat. Severo Laris reached out and raised his hand over his shoulders as if he were carrying rice. Pa Rouco squealed and opened her arms behind him, Casado!. Severo Laris carried the girl on his shoulders, her figure erect and her face animated as she walked to the car. The pace is rxed, the warm spring breeze reaches your ears and the air is lightly scented with flowers. Pa Rouco: Even if you have a license, you cant be justified in the future. Who is the person who has to justify himself? Severo Laris was blunt: Yes. I didnt do it when the headphones fell under the belly of the bed. Severo Laris took it in stride, Maybe the headphones grew legs and ran under the belly of the bed on their own, its actually none of your business. Pa Rouco pped her forehead and sighed. In the evening, Severo Laris cooked a table and after dinner, Severo Laris was cleaning the kitchen. Pa Rouco runs to lie down in her bedroom, legs leaning nonchntly against the wall, head hanging off the side of the bed, a pair of headphones dangling from her ears, wondering if shes listening to music or what shes doing. Severo Laris finished cleaning the kitchen and, as she walked by, she bent down and pulled her dress down around her waist to cover her small, exposed, snowy belly. Severo Laris sat down next to her, took her with hisrge hands, pulled her to her feet and reached up to remove her headphones. With her head resting on his thigh, she said, Severo, my father wants us to return to The Holy City tomorrow. Severo Laris was not surprised and said, It is true that we have to go back to La Ciudad Santa to meet both parents. Pa Rouco: My father doesnt seem to be happy. Whats wrong? He said I didnt go straight home after the tour. Severo Laris has a headache, and the old mans side is really hard to get past. Chapter 964: The enemy’s game is deep. Adan Rouco called Pa Rouco once in the afternoon and Estre Berrocal called Pa Rouco again in the evening. Estre Berrocal said over the phone, Paulita, you left for a week to work abroad and as soon as you came back you went to Imperial to see Severo Laris, which upset your father. Why dont you and Severo Laris take a flight back to La Ciudad Santa in the morning, bring Severo Laris home to join us and well have lunch together? Estre Berrocal is a precautionary measure. I fear that with Paulitas personality, she will stay in bed tomorrow ande backte, and Adam Rouco will be even more unhappy. The next morning, Severo Laris did not dare to slow down. An early start to get Pa Rouco out of bed. Pa Rouco sits on the bed with her hair disheveled and her little shoulders disheveled, wandering. Severo Laris woulde over every five minutes to poke her, like toothpaste, squeezing and wiggling a little. It was the first official visit to Pa Roucos parents, and even Severo Laris, who had seen a lot of things, was a little nervous. He didnt like Adam Rouco and Severo Laris knew it well. Any father with a daughter as innocent and precious as Pa Rouco probably unconsciously resists having such a precious daughter taken away from him by another man. Pa Rouco was so slow that Severo Laris ended up preparing an egg sandwich, heating a carton of milk, carrying her breakfast in one hand and putting his arm around her with the other, and going downstairs. When he reached the car, Pa Rouco looked at him as he ate his breakfast and said, Ive never seen you in such a hurry. Severo Laris: Its not good to bete for the first visit to the house. Pa Rouco patted him on the chest, Ive got you covered. Severo Laris looked at her amused and reached out to rub her little head, Drink your milk, its not too hot. Pa Rouco said hmmm and ate her breakfast. Severo Laris couldnt resist remembering: lita, when we get to your house and meet your parents, you dont give me a good image. Pa Rouco looked at him, Are you going to curve him?. A roundabout tactic may not get your father to ept me for a while, but its better than having himpulsively ept me. Severo Lariss analysis made sense, and Pa Rouco nodded and gave him a thumbs-up. You didnt want my father to be forced to ept you, so why did you drag me to the registry office yesterday? tortured Pa Roucos soul.Text ? by N0ve/lDrama.Org. Severo Laris looked at her quizzically, seeing that she had a thin shred of potato at the corner of her lips, a bit of milk froth at the corner of her lips, her watery eyes clear and beautiful in their innocence and simplicity of gaze. But, the mind was spinning faster than he thought. Pa Rouco: What are you looking at me? Severo Laris pulled out a handkerchief and wiped the corner of his lips. He was absolutely selfish, and had long wanted to marry her cleanly. Pa Rouco reminded, Actually, you dont have to worry about my father epting you and liking you, his impression of you dropped from zero a long time ago, and now you get bonus points for random good behavior. Severo Laris: Surprisingly,fort can be found. Three hourster, he arrives in The Holy City. Lucio Rouco came to pick up the ne. Lucio Rouco driving, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco in the back of the car. Lucio Rouco looked at Severo Laris in the rearview mirror and sneered, Brother-inw, look at the look on your face, Im going to be your chauffeur. Severo Laris smiled politely and coldly, Thank you. No need, anyway, I hit you so hard before. Severo Laris coughed twice as he brought his fist to his thin lips. Pa Rouco stomped on the back of the drivers chair in front of her. Lucio Rouco could feel a kick through the back of his chair, Sis, you are not, I am your own brother. Who gave you permission to hit Severo Laris, Severo Laris is my man, only I can hit him! Lucio Roucolita rolled her eyes, Sis, youre not very sour either. Pa Rouco: I love acid. Severo Laris pulled her into his arms and smoothed her fur, You said you were sleepy on the ne, and now youre not? Pa Rouco snuggled into his arms, smelling the woody cedar of Severo Laris body, cold and healing, and soon she was sleepy again,y in Severo Larisp and fell asleep. Severo Laris and Lucio Rouco looked at each other in the rearview mirror, exchanged nces and came to an understanding. Lucio Rouco finds his sisters arrogant temperament too much for Angelo, but Severo Laris is a real piece of work. Lucio Rouco couldnt resist looking at Pa Rouco in the rearview mirror. Lucio Rouco scoffed, To tell you the truth, I havent seen my sister as a sheep, hitting me or kicking me, and now I find her a rare nuisance. Severo Laris looked at the little girl sleeping on hisp, reached out to stroke her long hair and said quietly, Your sister is easy to cajole if you treat her like a little girl. This Senorita. Severo, you really saw through my sisters essence right away, no wonder you were able to dominate others and be my brother-inw. In Lucio Roucos eyes, Pa Rouco, his sister, is a kindergartner who has not yet finished kindergarten. Severo Laris doesnt mince words: Just spoil it. Lucio Rouco nodded in relief, this brother-inw, the son of a child, could be taught. When we arrived at La Vi Rouco, Pa Rouco was not awake. I didnt sleep earlyst night and I got up early today, so now Im sleeping a lot. Lucio Rouco parked his car and turned to call out to them, Sister No sooner had the words been spoken than Severo Laris fingers rested on his thin lips in a gesture of silence. Lucio Rouco nced at Pa Rouco, who was still awake, and whispered, Then Ill get off. Severo Laris nods slightly. Lucio Rouco got out of the car, thinking that the man Severo Laris had an unfathomable intellect. When we got to the door, instead of waking Pa Rouco, he slept with her in the car. Whichever way you think about it, it looks like a set-up. Lucio Rouco runs into the house. Roberto Rouco looked behind him, Wheres your sister and her boyfriend, havent they picked up half the day?. Lucio Rouco pointed his thumb back and said, My sister fell asleep on the road and hasnt woken up yet, Severo Laris is sleeping with her in the car right now. Roberto Roucos eyes lit up as he looked toward the car parked in the yard and eximed, This boy can do it, so much pain for Paulita. Lucio Rouco washed his hands, took a clean apple from the fruit basket and ced it face down in his hands, walked over to the old man, held out his hand and patted him on the shoulder, Grandfather, the enemys methods are too deep, so take it easy and keep your eyes wide open. Roberto Rouco frowned and tapped his cane on his grandsons long leg, Is that what you call your future brother-inw? Lucio Rouco shrugged, Youre not even in person, youre already on the other side of the fence. Adam Rouco came down from the study, nced around and raised his hands to straighten the cufflinks on his shirt, his face shadowed with expression. And the two of you? asked Lucio Rouco. Lucio Rouco repliedzily, Stay in the car. Adam Rouco frowned, contrite: What, are you afraid Ill eat them? Roberto Rouco exined, What are you talking about, Paulita was asleep in the car and Severo people didnt want to wake her up. Adam Rouco grunted in disbelief, ying with old-fashioned routines. Roberto Roucos brow furrowed, Youre a man who doesnt have good wordsing out of his mouth. Lucio Rouco gave his father a thumbs-up: Its our father who has a clear head. Chapter 965: Vegetable Salad, Dad Eats More Estre Berrocal untied her apron and came out of the kitchen, saying, Felipa and I have all the dishes ready, Lucio, why dont you ask your sister and Severo Laris toe, its notte to eat before bedtime. Lucio Rouco was about to scream when he saw the door to the back seat of the Maybach in the courtyard open. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco got out of the car and approached the vi. Lucio Rouco: Here hees. Roberto Rouco pushes his presbyopia sses over the bridge of his nose and looks closely at Severo Laris, who is not far away. Hey, this guy is pretty good looking and tall, Lucio, who is taller between you two standing up? Lucio Rouco has not beenpared closely, but to the naked eye he appears to be the same height. Adam Rouco said disdainfully, Dad, have you never seen a handsome man? Your son, your grandson, which one is better than him?. Roberto Rouco: What are you talking about, do you think you are good? I heard that Paulita, the boyfriend, has taken down a business dynasty of his own on Wall Street, in the United States, in seven years. Lucio Rouco: Grandfather, youre going too far, anyway we shouldnt light a fire in the yard, we have to be united against the enemy. Roberto Rouco grunted and said proudly, I am being impartial and truthful. Besides, who is with you two, I am with Paulita, leave me out of it. Adam Rouco: Dad, its okay if you dont like me, Im not going to bother you because of your age, but today Im not going to let you go against that Severo Laris who has taken your granddaughter. Roberto Rouco continued mockingly, Who wants you out of the way. Lucio Rouco sighs: this family is so childish that it would be a shame to show Severo Laris. Estre Berrocal came out of the kitchen with the dishes and said with a smile, Dad, why are you arguing when you are having a good conversation?. Roberto Rouco: Its Adam Rouco, a day without a fight with me is a day without feeling good! Severo Laris and Pa Rouco happened to walk into the house. Pa Rouco: Grandpa! Roberto Roucos stinky face immediately smiled in a kind and sympathetic way, Yes! Paulita,e to Grandpa and let him take a good look at you. Pa Rouco ran and hugged Roberto Rouco, and the old man took his granddaughters hand again and turned to look at her. Roberto Rouco whispered to his granddaughter, Go cajole your father, your father says hes not going to let that boyfriend of yours get away with it today, he has his thoughts against Severo! Pa Rouco smiled and sketched a small smile, Thank you Grandpa for the kind reminder. Severo Laris approached and greeted all the members of The Rouco Family politely. Roberto Rouco gave him a good look. Adam Rouco did not look at Severo Laris at all times. Estre Berrocal, mild-mannered, smiled slightly and said to Severo Laris, Dinner is served, wash your hands with Paulita and get ready for dinner. Severo Laris nodded slightly, Good. And then the family settled down to eat. Roberto Rouco sat at the head of the long table, took a seat and surveyed the crowd. Adam Rouco and Lucio Rouco sat down right away. In contrast, Severo Laris helped Paulita drag his chair over first and arranged for Paulita to sit down before he sat down. Roberto Rouco scoffed: Look how well Severo takes care of people, learn from him. Adam Rouco: He is connoting to. Estre Berrocal also felt connoted and exined, Dad, its not that Adam and I are newlyweds anymore, the truth is that I wouldnt be used to him dragging my chair if he did. Roberto Rouco said, Lets eat. They all move their chopsticks together. Adam Rouco is not talkative at dinner parties, and today hes in a somber mood, so hes even quieter, the kind of guy who can catch fire if he lights up. After all, Lucio Rouco is a child and not a man naturally capable of pulling off a family affair. At the table, only Roberto Rouco and Estre Berrocal were able to pull off a family affair with Severo Laris. Estre Berrocal said, Well, Severo, its your first day here and I dont know what you like to eat, so Ive cooked something with Felipa, something that Paulita likes. Severo Laris said in a light voice: Tia, dont bother, I have simr tastes to lita, I will eat what lita eats. Estre Berrocal smiled and said, Careful. Roberto Rouco looked kindly at Severo Laris and asked, Oh, Severo, I hear you are thinking of marrying Paulita? Pa Rouco paused in her meal of shrimp and looked unconsciously at her father sitting across from her. Adam Roucos sharp eyes, just in time to meet his daughters, said coldly, What are you looking at me, something youre not telling me?. Pa Rouco: Forget it, eat and keep your mouth shut. Severo Laris solemnly replied to the old man, Yes there is intention to do so. Adam Rouco grunted slightly with an expressionless face: You have that n, I dont have it yet.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Roberto Rouco pays no attention to Adam Rouco, nor does he coborate with him, smiling benevolently at Severo Laris: Its good to get married, its good to get married, young people who fall in love and dont get married, thats a hooliganism. Dont be like some people who dont marry well when they are young and get into sham marriages. I say, ah, people who use fake marriages to cheat their parents are the most childish and shameful! Adam Rouco: Whats wrong with the old man today? Always all kinds of connotations about him. Estre Berrocal was a little embarrassed by what was said, and although Severo Laris and the children didnt know who the old man was talking about, Estre Berrocal was a thief. Adam Rouco frowned, Dad, you usually teach us that eating without talking is bad for the digestive system, so you have to eat right. Roberto Rouco was displeased in a nutshell: You eat your food and leave me alone, I have a good digestive system and I dont need to worry about it. When Pa Roucos te of prawns was finished, Severo Laris helped her peel some more. Roberto Rouco looked at the two children with an aunts smile, Very good, very good. Lucio Rouco couldnt stopughing and was about to suffer internal injuries, Grandpa, its great when you dont even get it right. Brat, Im warning you, youre too young, dont follow your fathers example when ites to rtionships and marriage, hes useless. Lucio Rouco stuffs a piece of red meat in his mouth, The official spit is most deadly, dad, Im a little heartbroken. Pa Rouco chopped the vegetable sd and shredded jellyfish. Adam Rouco res at his daughter, Why dont you say anything, dont you have anything to tell me?. Pa Rouco gives Adam Rouco a stick of vegetable sd and cold jellyfish with her regr chopsticks, Dad, vegetable sd is very good for the fire. You should eat more. Adam Rouco stared at her, Did you take the family ount book when it disappeared?. Estre Berrocals heart skipped a beat, Paulita, you got the ount book, huh?. Pa Rouco obediently said, Dad, did you forget that I told you I lost my ID card and had to take my ount book to get a recement? The look on Adam Roucos face made it clear that he believed in a ghost. Severo Laris put down his chopsticks in his hand and said in a deep, solemn voice to everyone present: Grandpa, uncle, aunt, lita and I, we got our ID yesterday. A depth charge, thrown into a calmke. Pa Rouco lowers her head, lita chops her rice, and I get rained on without melon. Chapter 966: Old husband and son-in-law talk. A snap. Adam Rouco forcefully threw the chopsticks in his hand on the table. Without the consent of your parents, or even knowing both parents, you dare to marry without permission? Adam Roucos expression was extremely serious, his face cold and somber as he looked at Pa Rouco and Severo Laris. Severo Laris met Adam Roucos gaze withoutpulsion and spoke calmly, Uncle, Im in charge of registering with Lita and I, not Lita. Severo Laris took all the me. Adam Rouco was no fool, he knew that if his daughter did not want, who could take her to the civil registry? But, the more I look at Severo Laris, the more he pisses me off. Adam Rouco stood up, looked at them both coldly and said: You two,e with me to the study! Adam Rouco went up first. Pa Rouco cast a pleading nce at Roberto Rouco. Roberto Rouco snorted: This bastard, he can only set fire to the State but not to the people! When he was in the first ce, he did the same thing! Not only marriagees first, but even the search for a surrogate womb. Not only marriagees first, but even the big life event of finding a surrogate mother and having a babyes first. And now ming Paulita for getting ahead of him, even if there was something wrong, it was inherited from him! Estre Berrocal, quite embarrassed, looked at the old man and said, Dad, dont be angry, Adam just has a cold face and wont do anything to the two children. Roberto Rouco takes a sip of water to stifle his temper a little. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, following Adam Rouco, went to the studio. When they arrived at the studio, Adam Rouco was seated and Severo Laris and Pa Rouco were standing in front of the desk, like two prisoners being examined by an adult. Pa Rouco, ufortable with the stare, puffed out her little mouth and frowned, Dad, Im not a prisoner, why are you looking at me like that? Adam Rouco growled and gave her a sidelong nce, Stealing a ledger and getting married without telling your parents, Pa Rouco, youre ying preemptive strike! Pa Rouco injustice, Dad, Im really wrong, I took the ount book is really to rece the ID card, which is ister forgot to return to you, I also did not expect that suddenly registered to receive the card. Adam Rouco narrowed his eyes, I think youve been nning this for a long time!. I havent, I really havent. Adam Rouco waved his hand and said, All right, go ahead, get out. Pa Rouco: And thats a release? Pa Rouco took Severo Laris hand and prepared to leave, Severo,e on. Adam Rouco frowned, I told you toe out, I didnt tell him toe out with me. Dad I was wrong, I was really wrong. Adam Rouco said in a cold voice, Go to your room and write a thousand-word review of your mistakes. Donte out until youve finished it. Pa Rouco extended a p and bargained, Five hundred! One thousand five words. Pa Rouco conceded and went out, and when she reached the study door, fearing that Adam Rouco would give Severo Laris a hard time, she poked her head out again, leaning against the door frame, and said petntly to Adam Rouco, Dad, you mustnt take it out on Severo Laris, lest you get mad at yourself. Adam Rouco gave her a dirty look, Are you afraid Ill be angry or that Ill eat your husband? Pa Rouco bites her tongue and exits obediently. Adam Rouco: Close the door! Pa Rouco closed the door to her study and leaned over the door to try to listen, but the soundproofing was too good to hear what was being said inside. Pa Rouco headed resignedly to her room and went to . Best not to mess with Dad today. Inside the study. Adam Rouco frowned at Severo Laris: Does your mother know you have a license for Paulita? Severo Laris answered truthfully, I dont know yet, but my mother has always liked Lita and wants me to marry her as soon as possible. Severo Laris off-key message is that Adam Rouco should not worry about his daughter not getting along with his mother-inw. Adam Rouco said in a cold, serious voice, But I have no intention of giving Paulita to you. Instead of feeling aggrieved or surprised, Severo Laris said, I can wait for my uncles decision. True to his training as awyer, Severo Laris words were answered in dribs and drabs. But what about the fact, the fact that he had secured a marriage license with Candy in advance and was now telling her as a father that he could wait for her decision. Whats the point of waiting for my decision when you all have your marriage license, and whats the point of waiting for my decision? Hard to believe that Adam Rouco would make them go to the Civil Registry to get divorced. Severo Laris said calmly, I was not careful to take Lita to register without permission, and I dont want to lie to you, but I had a personal interest in getting the license early.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Severo Laris raised his eyes, looked directly at Adam Rouco, and continued, For seven years, Lita and I missed each other more than three thousand nights, and during those three thousand nights, I thought about her all the time, and wished all the time that Pa Rouco was Severo Laris wife, and I was in a constant hurry to atone for the sinsmitted seven years ago. Now that Ive managed to get to Pa Rouco step by step, I dont want to linger more than a second with her. Uncle, please make me whole, for the rest of my life, I will keep Pa Rouco and love Pa Rouco with everything I have. Adam Rouco was silent for a long moment, thenughed softly and scoffed, Severo Laris, do you know why Im angry? I took Lita to get a license to register without asking your permission. This affair was, in fact, an impulse on my part. But I hope I can count on your blessing since you are the closest elder to Lita in this world. Adam Rouco: I will support all the decisions my daughter makes, that does not mean, I will like you, you are obliged to ept you in this condition of being Paulitas husband, but I can still dislike you. I know I have done many things to upset you, especially the harm I did to Lita. But from now on, I will do my best to make it up to Lita, to spoil her and not let her suffer a bit. I cant promise you to ept me wholeheartedly in the future, but that doesnt stop me from being good to Lita. Pa Rouco is lying on her bed writing a review. Ive been holding back my words for half an hour, and Ive managed to retain two hundred words, so Im missing a lot. Severo Laris arrived in Pa Roucos room after leaving Adam Roucos study. Severo Laris sat on the edge of his bed, took the paper and pen out of his hand, looked at it and read, Dear father, I shouldnt have sneaked off with the ledger to get a marriage license to Severo Laris, I know I was wrong, and I shouldnt have ended up running Severo Laris around and leaving my dear father out in the open but dad, I do love you and the man I love most is you, so you dont have to be jealous with Severo Laris As he read, Severo Larisughed, Is this a criticism? Are you sure its not for spoiling? Chapter 967: Punish yourself with three drinks. Pa Rouco puffed out her little face and snatched the critique from Severo Laris. What do you know? If I made a serious criticism, my father would go on talking about me for a long time, but if I showed him my feelings, hed turn around and leave me alone. Its a trick Ive used since I was a kid, and its a cure-all. Severo Laris looked at her with a fond smile and shook the small hand he was writing with. I was going toe over and see if you were racking your brains to write, thinking Id imitate your handwriting and help you write this review, but now it seems Severo, you have a good dissertation and you are aw student, you must be more organized than me, you can help me write the review, maybe my father will forgive uster. Notice how nice, how ttering and how hypocritical that is. Severo Laris looked at her with a smile and silence. Pa Rouco held the pen and sped her hands together, pathetically showing him the slightly reddened knuckles of her fingers from holding the pen and writing. Severo Laris looked at her, with a warm, loving gaze, and took the pen from her hand. Pa Rouco was quick to say, Lets go to the table and write!. They both sat down at the table, but since there was only one office chair in the room, Severo Laris sat down to write the review and Pa Rouco stood up. She rested her arms on her little face and looked at Severo Laris as she wrote, saying, Dont write too organized, write a little messy, preferably without preamble. Because when I , I tend to write messily if I cant, and my father knows my virtues too well. Severo Larisughed at her words, So what, I never talk before or after. Pa Rouco frowned and fretted. Severo Laris pulled her to sit on hisp as soon as he could, wrapping his arms around her body and encircling her in his arms, his voice low in her ear, How about you say it and Ill write it? Pa Rouco h h h h, and Severo Laris writes a review in unhurried imitation of her handwriting. Pa Rouco likes to bezy and write Severo Lariss deep characters with the three dots always crossed in one stroke, which Severo Laris imitates without the slightest hint of failure. Pa Rouco is surprised: Severo, you could go and do an imitation of the masters handwriting, go and be the master of forgery. Severo Laris chuckled lightly, You think its so easy to imitate the words of those Chinese Studies masters, dont you? You dont imitate my dog words very well. Thats because I follow you. Pa Rouco smiled and turned to kiss him. Severo Laris raised an eyebrow and looked at her, Is this a reward?. Hmm. Pa Rouco nodded rightly before touching Pas tattoo on the inside of her left arm and asking, By the way, what exactly did my father say to you in the studio? Did he intimidate you? He didnt say anything, he didnt intimidate me, he just said random things. Oh. So, hes okay with us getting married? Severo Laris looked down and kissed the top of her hair and said in a deep voice, Hell always agree. In the evening, Roberto Rouco kept Severo Laris for another dinner. It was also the first day in the house itself, so a single meal was unlikely. In fact, Severo Laris came prepared with a gift for everyone. The ck pieces are shiny and crystalline, made of an extremely rare xuan stone, while the white pieces are wet and transparent, made of fine onyx, and the ck and white pieces made of natural jade are expensive and valuable to collect and y with. Roberto Rouco likes it very much. Severo Laris is very good to bad. At the table, Roberto Rouco was so happy that he asked Lucio Rouco to bring the wine he had been collecting for years. He drinks white. Estre Berrocal said, Dad, its not a good idea to drink white, Severo has to drive home tonight. Adam Rouco did say, Lucio can throw him back, a drink of white wont kill anyone. Today for today was the first time that Adam Rouco agreed with Roberto Rouco. Roberto Rouco smiled and said: I will have a few drinks with my granddaughter-inw and Adam with his son-inw, it has to be white, this bottle is not enough for the three of us, Lucio, go get another one. Understood. Severo Laris was the subaltern and, very self-conscious, he opened and poured the wine. Dont you dare pour too much for Roberto Rouco, it doesnt evene close to a full ss. Roberto Roucoughed out loud, Severo, fill me up, youre afraid I wont be able to drink it, youre giving me the benefit of the doubt, arent you?. Severo Laris said, Naturally not, Grandpa knows how to drink well at first sight. Severo Laris is calm and collected, and even when he speaks appreciatively, he doesnt give the impression of bragging, and Roberto Rouco feels veryfortable listening to him. Severo Laris pours another drink for Adam Rouco. Adam Rouco immediately said, Fill it up again. Severo Laris poured straight to the top, knowing in his heart that his father-inw wanted to drink it. Pa Rouco nced at the precious premium wine and asked, Is it very good, Grandpa? Roberto Rouco said, You girls dont know how to drink, so cheer up today and have a juice for those of you who dont drink. Pa Rouco, out of curiosity, took a toothpick, dipped it in Severo Laris ss, put it in her mouth and tasted it, frowning, with a frown on her little face: Grandfather, this wine is horrible. Adam Rouco red at his daughter: Nonsense, is this wine for you to drink? Wine is too strong for a child and, in Adam Roucos eyes, Pa Rouco is, frankly, a child and drinking is clearly not her thing. One ss after another. After five sses of wine were downed, the old man was slightly drunk. Severo Laris and Adam Rouco were young, after all, and always good drinkers, so they didnt react too badly to five sses. Severo Laris drank the most drinks, since he, being the youngest, drank each ss in one sip, while the older ones drank nonchntly in one gulp. But Adam Rouco did not intimidate him, and they both became very bored. A bottle of wine quickly reaching the bottom. Just as Adam Rouco was about to open a second bottle, Estre Berrocal became concerned, Youve had too much to drink, dont open this one.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris, knowing what his elderly father-inw had in mind, took the unopened bottle of wine and said, with great insight, Aunt, it is a courtesy that I drink with my uncle today. Severo Laris opened a second bottle of wine and poured it for Adam Rouco. Adam Rouco looked at Severo Laris with a clear gaze and a slight, yful smile in his eyes. This guy, Severo Laris, is quite aware. Severo Laris, holding his ss, stood up, toasted and said, Ill start by punishing myself with three drinks, the first one, I took to lita to sneak my license without asking your parents permission, this one, Ill drink. Holding his ss, he bowed his head and emptied it in one gulp, without leaving a drop in the ss. Severo Laris poured himself a second ss and said, Second ss, it is an honor for me to marry the most beloved and favored of The Rouco family, this one I will drink. Then Severo Laris poured himself a third ss of wine and said: Third ss, I have offended my uncles and it was my frivolity. Another drink. Severo Laris three sses of wine were consumed and Adam Roucos sullen face, which had been sunken, improved noticeably. A momentter, the second bottle of wine was also empty. Chapter 968: Loving a lot At the end of the day, Roberto Rouco could take no more and went to rest at his sober soup, Lucio Rouco escaped to his room to y inte games, and Pa Rouco did not feel like sitting at the table. Halfway through the drinks of Adam Rouco and Severo Laris, Pa Rouco ducked her head and yed with her phone, and after a while, as if there were pins in the stool, she couldnt sit still and yawned and went to her room. Only Estre Berrocal apanied Adam Rouco, urging them from time to time to stop drinking. By the time they finished the third bottle of wine, they had almost finished drinking. Adam Rouco and Severo Laris were a little drunk. They finally left the table, both men reeking of alcohol. Estre Berrocal called Lucio Rouco and asked him to help Severo Laris up to the guest room. Estre Berrocal herself helped Adam Rouco up to the couples bedroom, Estre Berrocal couldnt help but mutter, Doesnt your stomach hurt from all that wine? Adam Rouco chuckled under his breath and said, Dont I have you giving me stomach pills and making honey water to drink?. Estre Berrocal gave him a pouty look, Heavy, youve gotten Severo really drunk, lets see if Paulita is going to me you. Adam Rouco snorted: Dont you dare me me, Im her father and if she does, Ill throw her out of the house!. When Adam Rouco was drunk, he was somewhat arrogant and had a rather capricious and overbearing tone. Estre Berrocal looked at him amused: Are you giving up? If you throw her out of the house, shell be the first to go to Severo Laris and shell never see you again. Adam Rouco frowned, disgruntled, and snorted, I dare her!. Estre Berrocal helped Adam Rouco onto the bed in the bedroom and pulled the covers over him. Adam Rouco is not drunk enough to be a mess, his mind is still half awake. Estre Berrocal gave him a dirty look, Are you willing to throw Paulita out of the house? Words are not what they seem. If someone were to kick Paulita out of his house, Adam Rouco would be the first to disagree. Adam Rouco half leaned back on the bed, his eyes a little drunk and red, closed them slightly and sighed. This brat, it cost me a lot to get her ahead and now shes getting her license with another man without even saying hello, it fucks me up. Estre Berrocal, hearing his somewhat disgusted but helpless tone, also sighed and said, Its true that a woman is a woman, and anyway, its done, so well have to make it work for her and Severo Laris. Adam Rouco said in a fierce and domineering tone, This Severo Laris, he better not set Paulita up for me, if I catch him using those traps to cheat Paulita, Ill skin him! Estre Berrocal let out a softugh at his fierce look, I see Severo Laris is a real person, he must be legit, and I see hes very good to Paulita, a person loves a person, details in those actions cant be fooled. Adam Rouco just snorted and said arrogantly, Isnt that the right thing to do? My daughter, Adam Rouco, has been raised as a princess in La familia Rouco, and I can let my Paulita suffer in someone elses house, and if Severo Laris doesnt dare to spoil her, he will never marry Paulita into his family! Estre Berrocal knew that Adam Rouco favored her daughter, but since Severo Laris and Paulita were already licensed, the wedding date could not be dyed any longer. And what exactly do you think of their marriage? At the mention of this, Adam Rouco was not in a good mood, he frowned and said, What a hurry, lets leave it for now, we cant rush The Rouco family in any case. I dont think theres a problem with Paulita staying at home for another year or two, were not short of rice. Estre Berrocal agreed: And yes, Paulita is a girl after all. Over here, Lucio Rouco helped Severo Laris to the guest room afterwards. Lucio Rouco was about to leave him behind and turn around to leave when Severo Laris took his hand in hers, lita. Lucio Rouco: Lucio Rouco pulled his hand away as hard as he could, his whole body trembling and dropping a lump. Who is your lita, I am your brother-inw! Lucio Rouco looks with a disgusted face at the hand shaking Severo Laris, he is a pure man! Lucio Rouco hurried out of the guest room to avoid further poisoning by Severo Laris. At that moment, Estre Berrocal also happened toe out of the bedroom and called out to him, Lucio, how is Severo Laris? Drunk, in fact he pulled my hand and called me lita a moment ago, he almost didnt make my hair stand on end. Estre Berrocal smiled, Your sister must be sleeping, so go to the kitchen and take a bowl of sobriety soup and honey water to Severo Laris. Both he and your father have had too much to drink today and Im afraid they will throw up in the middle of the night if they dont drink the sobriety soup. Im not going, Ill ask my sister to go. Lucio Rouco runs to Pa Roucos room. It took half a knock on the door before there was an answer from inside. Pa Rouco, who had just fallen asleep and was a light sleeper, was especially annoyed when she heard the knock at the door and shouted at the door, taking off her blindfold, Who is it! I was asleep! Can you still talk to me when youre asleep? Pa Rouco: Damn Lucio Rouco! Whats wrong with you? Lucio Rouco saidnguidly, Your husband is drunk, go serve him, our mother cannot serve Severo Laris, only you can serve him. Cant you go serve? Lucio Rouco: Im a damn man. Pa Rouco lifted the sheets, put on her slippers and rubbed her eyes sleepily. When I opened the door, I saw the face of Lucio Rouco, who owed her. Im going to serve your husband, and maybe your husband and I will get married at the wedding, and there will be nothing for you. Pa Roucos mouth twitched, Beautiful you! Do you think Severo Laris would look at a stinky old man like you?. Lucio Rouco raised an eyebrow, This prince Im handsome and beautiful, how do you know if the Lin surname hasnt coveted my handsome andpelling looks? Vomit. Pa Rouco made a puke face. Estre Berrocal brought a bowl of sobriety soup and a ss of honey water and handed them to Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco came to Severo Laris bedside with sobering soup and honey water. Pa Rouco patted him, Severo Laris, get up and drink the sobering soup. Severo Laris reached up and squeezed his temples before leaning back and half sitting up, leaning on the bed. Pa Rouco handed over the sober soup and Severo Laris took it in his small hand.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. The soup didnt taste too good and Severo Laris drank it with a slightly frown, a roll in his throat and his shirt cor slightly open, a sexy mess. Pa Rouco sat on her knees beside him and stared at him, her gaze wless and pure. Severo Laris finished his sobering soup and ced the bowl he held on the bedside table to the side. A bowl of sobering soup is much morefortable. Severo Laris looked at her with a warm, soft gaze, his brow wreathed in a slight smile, and asked, Did I wake you? He picked up Pa Rouco and carried her away. Pa Rouco smelled a whiff of alcohol on him and frowned, Alcoholic. Severo Laris looked at her wrinkled nose and smiled yfully, She wouldnt have agreed to marry me if she hadnt been drinking with my uncle like that. What son-inw doesnt get drunk on his first day home? I thank your father for not making my stomach bleed tonight. Pa Rouco said, My father wants to make your stomach bleed from drinking, then he will have to bleed from his own stomach too, not a good idea. Severo Laris closed his eyes slightly as he listened to her amused mind, hugged her tightly and kissed her with uncontroble affection. lita. Hmm? Do you have any idea how much I love you? In the gloom, Severo Laris handsome face sank slightly intoxicated, his voice low and rapt. Pa Rouco wrapped her arms around him and smiled sweetly, How much love? Severo Laris lowered his head and buried it deep in her shoulder and neck, hugging her whole body very, very tightly, and said solemnly, Love very, very much, so much that I have no strength left, and I still want to love. Chapter 969: Happy Newlyweds, As You Wish. Severo Laris always gets up early the next morning, no matter how drunk he is the first night. Since then he has had a lifestyle somewhere between self-disciplined and perverse. The next morning he opened his eyes and saw Pa Rouco sleeping in his arms. The guest room was probably rarely upied and, being spring and summer, there should be a mosquito or two. The little girl in his arms had a small red bite on her little white face. Not ugly, but a bit naughty and cute to look at. Severo Laris reached out and touched the little red bag, pulled his arm gently from the nape of her neck and tucked her in by pulling the thin nkets around her. Severo Laris looked at the time, it was only half past six. The morning sun has just risen outside, and all of La familia Rouco is still very quiet. The inhabitants of La familia Rouco, who are supposed to be very sleepy, are afraid that no one is awake at this time. Severo Laris is in no hurry to get cleaned up and lies on his bed, head resting on one hand, lying on his side, watching the sleeping girl. Pa Rouco is really pretty, the kind of pretty that impresses at first sight, charming and atmospheric, with exquisite features, but also a tall, cold aloof temperament, very charming, as long as she is there, even if she says nothing, but she can also make people notice her immediately, attractive. Severo Laris has thought countless times that it would be enough to marry her again, and she would only be responsible forughing. It was like a dream for him to spend thest two days, and he actually registered with her for a license. Now, they are legally married. Severo Laris took the small hand in which he wore his wedding ring, pulled out theforter, intertwined his fingers, turned on his cell phone camera and filmed it. Andter, Severo Laris posted an update to his circle of friends. As you wish, happy wedding. And the apanying photo is the same with the wedding ring on and fingers intertwined. A few dayster, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco home to see her mother Modeste. As a courtesy, Estre Berrocal prepared some gifts for Pa Rouco to take to Severo Laris mother. Upon arriving in town, Modeste had just returned from the orchard when she glimpsed a car parked on the narrow road. One thought is that Severo Laris is back. But before I knew it, Severo Laris was back with Pa Rouco. Modeste was excited and happy to see Pa Rouco: Paulita, what do you feel like eating tonight, is Auntie going to prepare it for you?. Pa Rouco smiled and said, Tia, I would like to eat your pickled beans and your minced pork with rice. Thats all youre going to have, huh?. Modeste thought the mixture of pickled beans and minced pork was stuttering and did not go well with Pa Rouco. Severo Laris scoffs with a smile as he gets out of the car, Mama, lita loves this, youll have to make a pickled beans and minced pork with rice even if you have to make something else. Its hard to say, pickled beans and minced pork with rice is a minor issue, Ill make you guys a braised pork, Braised Short Ribs or something tonight Pa Rouco replied, Anything.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Severo Laris got out of the car with some gift boxes and handed them to Modeste, saying, From your daughter-inw. Modeste did not react at first and just sighed, Paulita came and also brought so many gifts, how is this good, Paulita, next time youe empty-handed on the line, often go back with Severo to see aunt is enough. No Severo, what did you just say, daughter-inw? Severo Laris smiled slightly, put his arm around Pa Rouco and said, Iita and I got our license the other day. Modeste had hidden tears in his excited eyes, Really? Pa Rouco patted Severo Laris, Dont you have the marriage certificate with you, let Auntie see it?. Severo Laris hastily pulled the marriage certificate out of his suit pocket and handed it to Modeste, See if its real. Modeste examined the marriage certificate, smiled and cried with joy, How nice. Im so d youre back together. In the evening, Modeste prepared a nice meal and opened a bottle of Coca-C. Pa Rouco loves Coca-C and drinks almost the whole bottle. Only when Severo Laris finally stopped letting her drink it, she stopped. After she had eaten, drank and showered, Pa Rouco was lying on the bed in a veryrge way, too propped up. There was water that seemed to be churning and gurgling in my stomach. Severo Laris walked over to her and touched her rounded tummy, Have you eaten?. Pa Rouco: Aunties cooking, its really good. My cooking isnt usually as good as Moms? Im holding my own. Severo Laris smiled slightly and raised his hand to scratch her little nose, Youre pretty considerate of other peoples feelings. Because shes your mother, the only family you have in this world. Severo Laris looked down slightly, with a soft smile in the corner of his eyes, shook her little hand and said, And you. With you I am not alone. Pa Rouco wrapped her arms around his waist and leaned like a bird on his, Severo, do you want to have children? Severo Laris, not expecting her to ask this question out of the blue, looked down, kissed her on the forehead and said, A child would bother us both. Pa Rouco narrowed her eyes wide, tilted her little face toward him, and said, Then we wont have any more children, okay? Severo Laris said, If you dont want it, you dont want it. Very forgiving. Pa Rouco is very happy. Chapter 970: Severo, Paula’s wedding 1 In April, the Rouco family had a meal with Severo Laris and the Modeste family. Modeste was dressed toe to toe in white, with a lotus-colored embroidered cheongsam, ink-colored hair pulled back in a bun, and the elegance of a chrysanthemum. But the manners and etiquette were also very proper, unpretentious, gentle and submissive. The meal, which was primarily a meeting between the two families to discuss the wedding of Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, was also proposed by Modeste, who took the initiative. Modeste had told Severo Laris that it was not good to let the Rouco family take the initiative, after all Paulita was a child. Modeste was very active in managing her marriage, which pleased Adam Rouco. The Rouco family could see that Modeste was reasonable, not what they expected. Leopoldo, a kidnapper, with such a bad temper, what kind of wife could he marry? Before meeting Modeste, Adam Rouco thought that Severo Laris mother, if she was not so crass and rash as to fall into oblivion, could not be as sensible or as good at her job. The wedding is tentatively scheduled for early May, which is not too cold, not too dry, and there are plenty of sunny days and nice cool early summer breezes, perfect for a wedding. The preliminary wedding venue is set in The Holy City. With their wedding confirmed for early May, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco have a lot to prepare for as brides and grooms-to-be. Pa Rouco is azy one, and while many things were left up to the weddingpany to run, a lot also had to be determined on the part of the parents and the bride-to-be. The wedding dress, for example, is a priority. Severo Laris contacted the worlds leading wedding dress designers early on and came up with countless designs for Pa Rouco to choose from. Pa Rouco picks and chooses and pokes her eyes out. One afternoon, while Severo Laris is working in his studio, Pa Rouco runs up to Severo Laris with her wedding dress design in hand. Which one do you think looks good? She rarely stops at just one thing, especially the clothes. Severo Laris pulled her to sit on hisp, her chin resting on his slender shoulder, wrapping his arms around her, looking at the wedding dress designs he hadid out on his desk, and mused lightly, It looks like every one of them would look great on you. Severo Laris frowned slightly and mused seriously, Why not have them all made to measure and, if you like them, buy them all? Pa Rouco looked at him wide-eyed in disbelief, Here are a dozen wedding dresses photographed. The wedding is a month away, and even if its a high-end product and youre paying twice as much, theyll be willing to rush the job in time to get it done. Pa Roucos head was spinning as she listened, A dozen weddings to buy back for what? Severo Laris gave her a confused look, Dont you girls always say that on your wedding day you want to make the most beautiful version of yourselves and the deepest and most beautiful memories of your life? On your wedding day, changing your wedding dress in an hour should seem like a real treat? The corner of Pa Roucos mouth twitched: I am impressed by changing sets in an hour, I am impressed by the tiredness. Severo Laris: Actually, he forgot that Mrs. Laris was not an ordinary girl and thatziness came first. Pa Rouco: Pick one! Severo Laris looked down, smiled slightly in her ear and said, Buy them all, and even if you dont change at the wedding, wear them for me at home some day afterwards. Pa Rouco: Later, Severo Laris went so far as to buy a dozen couture wedding dresses, some of which Pa Rouco wore once and left at home to collect dust, and others that Pa Rouco never wore once and left there to look good. Theres even a special closet in the house for Pa Roucos couture wedding dresses, each of which is a seven-figure designer wedding dress, and its up to Ms. Laris to wear them or not. About the wedding sweets and cakes. This session was Pa Roucos favorite. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco went to choose the sweets and cakes themselves, and Pa Rouco tried several brands of wedding cakes and sweets from several high-end wedding cake houses. In the end, I chose the one that was most pleasing to me. About the diamond ring. Severo Laris brought a bunch more designs from well-known jewelry designers. This time, Pa Rouco didnt even have to choose one, and just pointed to one. Severo Laris pondered for a moment and said, Why dont we take them all? You can wear any diamond ring anyway. Pa Rouco: Iita is speechless.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Later, Susana came to La Ciudad Santa to y with Pa Rouco, and in Pa Roucos closet, it was like finding a treasure. A lot of rare stones and uniquely designed diamond rings, each of which put a Porsche in her hand. Unbelievable. The most irritating thing is that Pa Rouco says that it is not convenient to wear them to y the piano, so they are always put in sight in the checkroom in an empty space. Such an expensive diamond ring, shining brightly, but abandoned in its owners jewelry closet in the closet, it would be a waste not to spoil it once in a million years! Susannas heart was screaming like crazy: Sister, can I borrow it for a few days! About the wedding hall. Severo Laris asked Pa Rouco if she wanted to stay in La Ciudad Santa or Imperial. Pa Rouco was not so ignorant, and since it didnt really matter where she was, she said she would stay wherever it was convenient for Severo Laris to work. Severo Laris preferred Imperial because, after all, he went to college there and most of his two relevant contacts are at Imperial. Severo Laris has personally selected several single-family homes at Imperial, fromkefront single-family homes to single-family homes in downtown oases, in unbeatable locations with unbeatable views and unbeatable surroundings. But this time, Pa Rouco didnt even choose, and just said, It would be nice to live in the Imperial neighborhood. The homes in the Imperial neighborhood have held up well and the Imperial neighborhood was an upscale neighborhood when the home was first purchased. Even in thest couple of years, prices in Greenville remain affordable for the middle and upper sses, plus there is a wide range of amenities around Greenville. Pa Rouco often goes down to the convenience store to sneak a bucket of instant noodles or whatever, and she can do it without being noticed. Most importantly, the Greenville home holds all the memories of their initial love and now their entry into marriage. She said she didnt want to live anywhere else, and naturally Severo Laris was delighted to live with her in the Imperial neighborhood. The Imperial Quarter is much smaller than Severo Laris Moon Lake Road Vi in The Holy City, but it is easy for two people to live in, two bedrooms and a bath, one hundred square feet, with a smallmon area, the house is very well thought out, one hundred square feet feels like one hundred and twenty, both in the living room and the bedrooms and open kitchen, which are very generous . Enough for Pa Rouco and Costis to build it. Onlyter did both Severo Laris and Pa Rouco have the kind of jobs that involved flying all over the world and living abroad a lot. Later, Severo Laris resigned as CEO and CFO of MO Group to spend more time with Pa Rouco, abandoning his front-line role and retiring to a much-reduced workload. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco ended up living in New York City, where they lived as an elderly couple shortly after their marriage, raising cats, flowers, taking walks, watching the sunrise and sunset together, and living life to the fullest. On writing wedding invitations. The wedding invitations were handwritten, and Severo Laris divided up a small stack for Pa Rouco to write. Pa Rouco froze as she wrote on Engracias invitation and asked, Does Engracia have a boyfriend now? Severo Laris said, Not paying attention, I dont think so yet, shes a workaholic. So, do we still have to call her when we get married? Severo Laris asked, You dont want her toe over? Pa Rouco tapped her chin with the pen in her hand and dropped the sentence, Im afraid of pissing her off. Severo Laris rubbed his little head in amusement and said, Seven years ago you werent too mad at her, not this time. Chapter 971: Severo, Paula’s wedding 2 At first, the wedding venue was set for The Holy City. As for the venue, both families visited and it was held at the church in The Holy City with littlement from the parents. But on the way home, Severo Laris always felt that something was missing in a Western-style wedding in a simple church. Pa Rouco had no problem with the venue and Severo Laris said nothing. It wasnt until, back at Vi Moon Lake Road, Severo Laris was sorting through the invitations when he saw Eleenas name and had a sudden sh of light. His love affair with Pa Rouco, which began at Imperial College, was a true college-to-wedding affair, albeit with seven full years of separation in between. A wedding at the Imperial University would be something to remember. The nooks and crannies of Imperial University are filled with fond memories of their past. Severo Laris called Eleena directly. When the call was answered, Eleena was surprised, Severo, how windy it is today, do you have time to call me, shouldnt the groom-to-be be busy with the wedding at this time of the year? Severo Laris held his forehead and smiled slightly, It is true that I have been busy with the wedding, but I would like to ask Mrs. Eleena for a favor. A favor? What kind of help? I want to marry Pa at Imperial University, I dont know if its possible. Eleena was struck by the novelty of the idea, and asked, When exactly is your wedding date? During May Day. During May Day, students will be on vacation and many will go home, the campus empties, I dont think its possible. Its just that the matter still needs the deans approval, and also some students do not go home during May Day, and it is not easy to really implement this matter. severe, how about this, I will go talk to the dean first to see. Severo Laris calmly said, Ms. Eleena, please tell the Dean that if he agrees, I will personally donate a library. Also, for the students who are not going home on May 1, if it is okay with them, they cane to my wedding with Pa Rouco, and if it is held at the school, the wedding banquet can be changed to a buffet in the courtyard, and the students who attend can eat as much as they want. Eleenaughed out loud at his offer, Severo, the students can eat a lot! Are you sure you want to do this? Arent you afraid of being eaten? Ms. Eleena, this matter, please. Imperial Universitys library is a bit small and crowded every day, and it needs a fancy burger joint. The students at Imperial will thank you, Severo Laris, and remember you. Severo Laris did not dare to apply for a job, but merely said, I did it out of selfishness and for a personal matter, thanks are not necessary, Imperial University did me a great favor and in the same way I did the students of Imperial University a favor. Fifteen minutester, Eleenas call came in. Eleenas tone was full of joy: Severo, guess what, I told the director about it and he immediately agreed, saying that if there was anything you wanted or needed, all you had to do was ask. Severo Laris exchanged a few polite words with Eleena for a few moments before leaving the studio and heading to the living room.From N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco is sitting on ambs nket, sprawled on the edge of a low, solid wood table, squishing colorful y dough. On the table a pair of little people have been created, a man and a woman, holding hands. Severo Laris walked over and sat down on the couch, looking at the little man he had squeezed and asked with a smile, Is that you and me? Pa Rouco picked up the y figurine and fiddled with it in front of her eyes, Dont you think so? Severo Laris leaned over a little and looked at it more closely, smiling fondly, Why are you getting so ugly? Pa Rouco put on her little face, Its not ugly, its called pretty. Moe the ugly? Pa Rouco: Well, it looks like hes ugly and pretty. Severo Laris got up from the couch and joined her on thembs nket on the floor next to the low table. Severo Laris, his long legs curled up, reached out and rubbed her little head, kissed the top of her hair down and asked, lita, do you want our wedding to be at the Imperial University? Pa Roucos almond eyes widened, Are you serious? We can have the wedding at our alma mater?. Are you happy? Severo Laris couldnt hide the sweet smile on her pretty, delicate face and knew she would love it. He opened his arms wide. Pa Rouco pounced on him and gave him a bear hug, Severo, youre great! She pounced immediately, the momentum was so strong that Severo Laris body leaned back slightly and Pa Rouco wrapped her arms all the way around his waist. Severo Laris bones tingle with the name Severo. He wrapped a big arm around her waist and couldnt help but look at her, What did you call me?. Pa Rouco blushed slightly but justified herself, Dont you like it when I call you that?. How could Severo Laris not like it? The look in his deep gaze was full of love, Yes. Pa Rouco blew Severo Laris a kiss and said proudly, I like it too. Severo Laris looked at her with a smile on his forehead, before wrapping his arms around the small, soft waist of the girl in his arms, rolling and securing her to the carpet beneath him, lowering his head and kissing her without stopping. After the kiss, Severo Laris pinched her face and teased her yfully, Pa Rouco, how did you manage to seriously seduce me and still justify it? Pa Rouco: The first essential of being a Mrs. Laris is that reason is not straight. Severo Laris looked at her lips and his heart fluttered, and he found it hard to restrain himself from lowering his head and continuing the kiss, replying indulgently, Mmm, Mrs. Laris, you win. Had Pa Roucos stomach not roared intemperately twice in the middle, Severo Laris would have done her justice on the carpet. Severo Laris set himself on fire and took it to the kitchen to cook for Mrs. Laris. Pa Rouco was sitting nicely on the couch, snapping her chips as if she had done nothing. Severo Laris, while frying eggs in the open kitchen, looked at Pa Rouco and finally beckoned, Lita,e here. Pa Rouco, clutching her bag of chips, climbed onto the couch, much taller than Severo Laris, who was standing on the t floor. What? Severo Laris reached across the back of the couch and wrapped an arm around the crook of her leg. Pa Rouco unconsciously wrapped her arms around his neck and hung her whole head on the floor over his shoulder. Pa Roucos legs spontaneously and automatically curled around his waist, and her body slid back in front of him, hugging his neck and arching her head to look at the golden fried egg frying in the pan. Im hungry. Severo Laris picked up a stick of freshly fried egg and popped it into his mouth. Pa Rouco ate it in one hot bite. For a while, she didnt know what to do if she couldnt swallow it and couldnt spit it out. Severo Laris pressed her against the kitchen table and kissed her, taking the food out of her mouth. The kisses, which made the burning mouth, also became less painful. Chapter 972: From Campus to Wedding Dress 1 On the first day of May, the weather will be sunny and with a nice breeze to get married. Inside The Rouco family, three girls sleep in arge bed. Pa Rouco had set the rm clock for 6 a. m. and it went off just as the sky outside was faintly white. Snap, for the first time, holds it down and goes back to sleep. After five minutes, the rm clock went off again, I took it off and pulled the covers over me. A few minutester, the phone rang, promising not to stop. Pa Rouco picks up the phone in a daze, her voice muffled and milky when shes half awake, Hello? Lita, get up, has the makeup artist arrived yet at La familia Rouco? Its Severo Laris voice. Pa Rouco wrapped herself in her nket and rolled over in bed, No one called me, Im going to sleep some more. Who told mest night to call you at 5:30 in the morning to wake you up? Pa Rouco stifled a grunt, Its very difficult. Around here, Pa Rouco is buried under the covers, sleeping while answering a couple of Severo Laris from time to time. At the door, Estre Berrocal knocks. Paulita, itste, its time to get up, the makeup artist and the stylist areing. Aracely Belmonte and Susana, who sleep in the same room as Pa Rouco, are awake. Aracely Belmonte was a bridesmaid and Susana was married but came as a good friend for the lively asion.From N?velDrama.Org. Soon after, Aracely Belmonte and Susanabined their efforts to get Pa Rouco out from under the sheets. Pa Rouco got confused and was pushed by Estre Berrocal into the bathroom to wash up. At seven oclock, the makeup artist and stylist came to do the brides hair. To match the early summer elements of the brides makeup, the makeup selected was a summer orange-themed Japanese genki makeup look, which was clean and sophisticated, high-ss yet pretty and generous. Pa Roucos long brown hair was slightly curly and of excellent quality, as her temperament and looks were so striking that too much styling would not haveplemented her strengths, the stylist did not do much with her hair, but merely swept it over her shoulders and wove a simple gand of flowers and flower stems on the spot and ced it on Pa Roucos head. When she put on her wedding dress and covered herself with a veil, she looked like a fairy who had fallen from the primeval forest into the world of mortals. Susana said, The bride is very beautiful, we must not let those people snatch her away afterwards. Pa Rouco sat on a chair, unable to move easily because she was dressed as a bride, I havent had breakfast yet, Susana will you help me get something to eat from the kitchen. Susana was about to go to the kitchen when Estre Berrocal approached with a small te of food, which consisted of two slices of bread toasted and covered with some strawberry jam. Estre Berrocal said, You cant go to the bathroom in your wedding dress, so Im afraid youre going to be hungry all day, so eat something dry and drink less water or something like that to avoid problems. The makeup artist next door said, The bridal lipstick hasnt been applied yet, you should hurry up and eat now, dont eat after youve applied your lipstick, its easy to mess up your makeup. Pa Rouco: It was very hard for me. After quickly settling on two slices of toast spread with strawberry jam, the makeup artist traced Pa Roucos lipstick. Soon after, Roberto Rouco, Adam Rouco and Lucio Rouco knocked on the door. At the door, Has my beautiful granddaughter had her makeup done yet? Estre Berrocal went to open the door and Roberto Rouco, dressed today in suit and tie, looked like an old gentleman strolling the streets of London. Roberto Rouco was overjoyed, and when he saw his granddaughter in her wedding dress, he congratted her, A fairy from heaven? Come on, stand up and make Grandpa take a good look at Paulita. Susana and Pa Rouco helped Pa Rouco with the hem of her wedding dress and Pa Rouco stood up, smiled and asked, Does it look good on you, Grandpa? It looks good, it looks good! Grandpas Paulita, shes grown a lot. But even if you get married, you have to go back to see Grandpa once in a while, you know? Roberto Rouco shook Pa Roucos hand and said kindly. Dont worry Grandpa, Ille back to visit you from time to time with Severo Laris. Roberto Roucoughed, Yes, yes, bring Severo. Adam Rouco stands to the side, eyes on his now grown daughter. Pa Rouco walked over and reached out to hug Adam Rouco. Adam Rouco also came over to hug his daughter and said, If Severo Laris tries to bully you, tell daddy and Ill get him. Daddy, even if I get married, I will always be your Paulita, Pa Rouco smiled sweetly at him. Adam Rouco reached out and patted her back, his eyes slightly red-rimmed. Paulita, his family, is getting married, really getting married. So far, Adam Rouco has had a hard time epting this fact. Adam Rouco said, Even if you marry Severo Laris, you will always be my daughter and you can always go back to your fathers house when you are assaulted outside. Perhaps it was the atmosphere of the wedding that made Pa Roucos eyes fill with hidden tears, smiling as she told Adam Rouco: Dad, you cant be so touching and make me cry, it will smear my makeup. Estre Berrocal: Paulita, your father is not usually so carnal, and today you are getting married, so you must understand that he is carnal. Lucio Rouco: Sister, maybeter our father will cry secretly behind your back. Adam Rouco raised his long leg and stepped on Lucio Roucos: What nonsense the brat is saying. Lucio Rouco patted his suit pants: Dad, can you have a littlemon sense? Today Im the brides brother, Im a very important person, Im the main force when ites to stopping the groom or something. Besides, its a rare day when Im dressed up, is it appropriate for you to kick me around? Adam Rouco growled, You should have tried harder to stop the groom, if I find you kicking Severo Larister, youre going to be in luck. Lucio Rouco raises an eyebrow and dismisses it. Drainage? There is no such thing. It was a reasonable deal with Severo Laris, who had promised him thetest Porsche sports car, and it was reasonable for him to give Severo Laris water. How and how much water is released is another matter. Selling his own sister like that, for a Porsche, is not possible. The make-up artist was quick to smile and returned to make-up Pa Rouco, telling her to tilt her face upwards and jokingly said, The bride should try not to cry today, although the make-up used today is waterproof, tears can affect the look. At nine oclock, the motorcade arrived punctually at the doors of The Rouco Family. The bas-relief doors of The Rouco Familypound were open today, and peering from the floor-to-ceiling windows on the second floor, Severo Laris, clutching a bouquet of roses, approached the cottage with a group of family and friends in suits. Susana said, Hurry, theyll be up soon, lets block the door. Adam Rouco said to Lucio Rouco: And the things they told you to prepare?. Lucio Rouco showed the pair of anklets, Can I forget what you told me? Estre Berrocal and Pa Rouco were stunned, as they had no idea about this session. Adam Rouco raised his chin and indicated to Lucio Rouco: Go, lock up your sisters feet. Pa Rouco: Lucio Rouco took the pair of ankle cuffs, knelt down and cuffed the ankles of Pa Roucos feet, which were wearing silver heels. Done! Adam Rouco: Is the password on? Lucio Rouco: I do the stuff, you can count on me. Estre Berrocals sweat wipes, isnt this the routine they did when they got married? Estre Berrocal asked skeptically, Lucio, what exactly did you put in your password so Severo Laris could actually guess it? Lucio Rouco hissed that, I cant say anything, it wont be funny if I do it now and my sister sends a message to Severo Laris telling him the password. The password must not be sent by Pa Rouco, otherwise it cant work, and that Porsche is counting on it. Chapter 973: From campus to wedding dress 2 Estre Berrocal said, If Severo Laris cant guess the password and is dyed, it wont be easy to get on a ne from The Holy City to Imperial University in time for the wedding. Adam Rouco sneered, Severo Laris wouldnt have married Paulita if he couldnt have done it. Pa Rouco reassured as she assured, Estre, dont worry, this nine-digitbination lock is all permutations and probabilities of numericalbinations, Severo Laris must have cracked it in a moment. Severo Laris is not always good at fun, childish puzzles, nor can he always guess them quickly, but this type of math problem is what Severo Laris is best at. Susana gave a thumbs-up and congratted: Severo is simply awesome. Not bad for a god of a learning level. Pa Rouco, a little bored with waiting, swung her feet up onto the bed and fiddled with the lockbination on those ankle cuffs herself, and after a few random entries, the cuffs suddenly unlocked. Pa Rouco: Lucio Rouco: Adam Rouco pped a hand on the other, What the hell password did you put on?. The scene was awkward for a while. Lucio Rouco is sweating, too.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco entered his birthday and to his surprise it unlocked magnificently. Adam Rouco: Lucio Rouco, is yourst name Rouco or is it Laris? Lucio Rouco: Sorry sorry sorry, I that, inertia, normally people put passwords, not birthdays or something, I didnt think much about it, I put my sisters birthday, now I change it. Lucio Rouco reached over, grabbed the pair of ankle cuffs and began to change the code. This time, however, it was Severo Laris birthday, andst night he and his future brother-inw had already had a secret meeting. However, Adam Rouco does not know the date of Severo Laris birthday. Lucio Rouco finished setting it up and directed a nce at Adam Rouco: Random password, okay now, Dad?. Adam Rouco emitted a cold hmm and said, If I find out that Severo Laris paid you, Ill get you. , Lucio Rouco rubbed his nose. Shortly thereafter, Severo Laris showed up with a group of family and friends. Susana and Aracely Belmonte blocked the door and Lucio Rouco stirred the atmosphere with deliberate agitation inside the door. Lucio Rouco casually tosses out the question, What is the most annoying thread for a monkey? Severo Laris, standing outside with flowers in his hand, couldnt help himself: Parallel lines. Inside the door, Susana stupidly asked, Why?. Lucio Rouco: Because parallel lines dont cross (bananas), stupid. Susana: I feel like my IQ has been crushed. Aracely Belmonte: What does a unicorn be when it reaches the North Pole? Severo Laris at the door: Its going to be Mrs. Laris favorite ice cream. Susana looked at Pa Rouco with wide eyes, Fuck, how does Severo know all that?, Paulita, did you give Severo training?. Estre Berrocal was also curious to know that when she married Adam Rouco, the night before she was worried that he wouldnt be able to answer the tough questions, so she had greeted Adam Rouco in advance. Pa Rouco holds out her hands: What can one with a high IQ do, she really didnt cheat. Besides, its her questions that are so childish, okay? Outside the door, Rufio taps on the door, Hey, hey, hey, hey, open the door, red bag red bag red bag!. Rufio and Lastra shove the big, thick red bag under the door. Very generous. Susana said, The groomsmen do ten push-ups while shouting ten times Pa Rouco I love you. Pa Rouco, sitting on the bridal bed and waiting, bridal bouquet in hand, covering her face and smiling. On the other side of the door, Severo Laris was doing push-ups on the floor, his voice clear and loud: Pa Rouco I love you, Pa Rouco I love you Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five After doing ten pushups, Lastra said, Can you let us in now? With Adam Roucos approval, the bedroom door opened. Severo Laris, handsome and neat in a white suit, entered clutching a bouquet of fresh red roses and walked straight up to Pa Rouco and knelt down. Amiguita Pa Rouco, I have a ticket for the boat, will youe with me? Pa Rouco put her feet up, I would, but they have my feet in handcuffs. Lucio Rouco said, Heres a clue, the eight-digit code. Severo Laris, with extreme ease, first entered random passwords, deliberately creating the illusion that he did not know the real passwords, so that at least it would not be immediately obvious to Adam Rouco that he had colluded with Lucio Rouco. After entering the wrong code nearly a dozen times, Severo Laris entered the correct code and the ankle cuffs unlocked. Severo Laris grabs Pa Rouco in a hug. Next, it was Severo Laris and Pa Rouco who offered coffee to the parents of The Rouco Family. After toasting the coffee and switching gears, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco out of the doors of The Rouco Family. Avish Bentley motorcade with a line of floats headed for the airport. Severo Laris chartered the ne and all the family and friends flew with the bride and groom to the Imperial University, which was the wedding venue. The whole trip was not dyed because the preparations were well thought out. It was exactly 12 noon when we arrived at Imperial University. The yground has long been full of weddings. Many students in summer uniforms stood in two rows to make way for a red carpet, sprinkling ribbons on the bride and groom as they made their way to the ceremony. The wedding reception of Mr. Severo Laris and Miss Pa officially begins with the formal entrance of todays princes, our bride and groom. In the presence of family, friends and countless alumni, the wedding officially began. The master of ceremonies was Eleena, which was considered a special invitation. Its chic to be at your alma mater, in the presence of alumni and mentors, to make for a happy marriage. Chapter 974: From Campus to Wedding Dress 3 The wedding, a busy full day. In the evening, when we returned to the imperial quarter, some friends and rtives followed us to join in the revelry. The whole house was strewn with ribbons and colorful bits and pieces in a big mess. Once the guests dispersed, the festively and hotly decorated wedding hall was adorned with a big red four-piece bed with red dates, peanuts, cinnamon and lotus seeds, signifying the soon-to-be birth of a son. Pa Rouco was so exhausted that she copsed on the bed behind her wedding dress, choking on those red dates and lotus seeds. She frowned and climbed up to look at the things, then picked up a cinnamon ball and crushed it, peeled off the husk and ate it in her mouth. Hungry all day. When Severo Laris returned from dropping off his guests, he walked in the door to see a hungry Pa Rouco eating those cinnamon peanuts on the bed like a serious little hamster. Normally, these are things she wouldnt even touch because theyre not tasty. Severo Laris came over, smiled and sat down next to her, took the gand and veil off her head, and asked, Are you hungry? Ive been hungry all day and they wont let me eat or drink, saying its not convenient to go to the bathroom in my wedding dress. Severo Laris leaned close to her, his breath hot and ambiguous against her ear and neck, and said, Then will I help you take off this wedding dress thats in your way? Although it was a question, the mans long, bony hands had already reached her slender back and were beginning to untie the intricatecing on the back of her wedding dress. As an afterthought, Pa Rouco rested her chin on his shoulder, resting her eyes slightly closed, and said breathlessly, Severo, make me pickled beans with riceter, okay? Okay. Id also like to add a fried egg and ham.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Severo Laris turned his head to the side and kissed her, affectionately, Good. Pa Rouco asked curiously, Why do you have all this stuff like red dates and cinnamon on the bed? Cant you put something else to eat? As Severo Laris untied her wedding dress, he gave her an exnation, These four garments, they signify an early birth. Pa Rouco pouted, Its not like were having a baby, how exhausting it is to have one. And it must have been painful to give birth. Besides, if they had children, Severo would have shared with them half of his affection and love for her. But she wanted to have Severo Laris full andplete love. Severo Laris smiled slightly, kissed her neck and shoulder and said, If you dont want to have a baby, dont have one, its too painful and miserable for me to give it up. Pa Rouco smiled sweetly at him, threw both little arms around his neck and snuggled into his embrace, saying domineeringly, You can only spoil me. Severo Laris looked down and kissed her delicate little face, I, Severo Laris, will only love and spoil Pa Rouco for the rest of my life. Pa Rouco looked up and kissed him on the cheek. Mrs. Laris, this is not enough. With that said, Severo Laris yfully pointed to her thin lips. Pa Rouco pounced on him and sat on hisp, wrapping her arms around his neck and initiating a kiss on his thin lips, intertwining with them. A lingering, passionate kiss. After the kiss, each was a little breathless. Breathing. The two leaned against each others forehead, gazing at each other with deep affection and tenderness in their eyes. Severo Laris reached out and, with a gentle gesture, smoothed back the long, soft hair that had escaped her ear from behind, and in a low, deep voice said to her, In my presence, you can be a little friend for the rest of your life. Even if I am arrogant, willful, disobedient and childless, will you still spoil me as always? Severo Laris looked at her with a deep, dark look, Even if Pa Rouco was arrogant, willful, unintelligent and childless all her life, Severo Laris would spoil her like a little child for the rest of her life. Severo ~ Well Two people rolled up in a redforter cover. Pa Rouco: Im hungry. Eat me first, will you? Pa Rouco: She wanted to eat first! Finally, at midnight, Severo Laris prepared a big te of fancy rice with minced pork and pickled beans, plus a fried egg and two ham sticks. Severo Laris made a lot and Pa Rouco, despite her considerable meal, could not finish it, and after half of it, Severo Laris settled for the remaining half. A well-fed Pa Rouco plops down on Severo Laris back, drowsy and unable to keep her eyes open. Severo, lets go to bed. Severo Laris leads her into the bedroom, giving her a slight sidelong nce with an affectionate smile, lita, youre still in makeup. I havent showered yet either. Pa Rouco slumped over his shoulder, numb and dazed in no time, and murmured, You take it off, you know where the makeup remover is. And put cream on me. Severo Laris lost his smile and said: Dont me me if you cant unload it. Pa Rouco: ZZZZZZZZ Sleep. Severo Laris carefully ced her on the marriage bed, shook those red dates and peanuts from the quilt to the floor, pulled the quilt back, covered his petite wife and then sat on the edge of the bed, looking at her warmly for a long while. After a day of tossing and turning, he only slept through the wedding night. Pa Rouco falls asleep and pulls a bald white foot out of theforter. Severo Laris picked up her little feet and was about to tuck them under the covers when he saw that her snow-white feet were worn down by her wedding shoes. The bridal shoes were thin-heeled and new, and after a day of wearing them, her feet were bleeding from wear. Severo Laris was distressed and pulled the medicine cab close, rubbed with iodine and then with an anti-inmmatory ointment. In the middle of the night, sleeping in the same bed. Pa Rouco stirred and hugged him, and in a haze of dreamy words said, Severo, I love you very much. After thirty-two years of life, Severo Laris, who is now hugging Pa Rouco, is very happy. Because, the pillow is the heart. Severo Laris heart, therefore, is no longer wandering and lonely. Loving her is the best thing. Chapter 975: Post-wedding vignettes (1) The first thing to do after the wedding is the honeymoon. Severo Laris was fine with that and gave himself a whole months vacation so he could honeymoon with Mrs. Laris. When this notice spread throughout the MO Group, executives spat on Severo Laris back for not doing his job. The MO Groups finance department has calcted that a month without work for Severo Laris would mean a loss of at least ten billion dors. But the big boss has always been diligent and conscientious since he founded MO Group, and has never given himself a long vacation. This time, granting himself a months wedding leave is logical and not excessive. After all, during those years Severo Laris never took a single day off and worked on the front line, spending almost all of his time at work, apart from a few hours of regr sleep each day. During those years, Severo Laris was undoubtedly the most dedicated to the Group, and at the height of his work, he slept right in the office. A month-long honeymoon. Severo Laris patted Mrs. Laris little head and asked, Where do you want to go? Pa Rouco has always been a person who doesnt like to make ns, even for things like where to go on her honeymoon. Thinking about it, she also came up with d, since she had never been there and wanted to go y on the ice. But a month is a long time to go ces. Over the years, Severo Laris has flown all over the world for work, but its all business offices and he doesnt know where to have fun. For him, it was the same everywhere. The more beautiful thendscape, the less sense it made for him to see it alone, but the more he saw it, the more deste it became. Its only fun where Pa Rouco is. Severo Laris took a dart from the te next to him and pointed it at the huge map of the world on the wall across the street and said, How about we go where I give it to you? Pa Rouco leaned back on the couch, resting her head and looking through the map, If you shoot somewhere I dont want to go, it doesnt count. Severo Laris: Women like to be cheeky.From N?velDrama.Org. Six darts, hitting three where Pa Rouco wanted to go and three others were thrown by Pa Roucopass. Severo Laris wanted to make travel ns, but Pa Roucos personality doesnt lend itself to nned trips, so she just wandered around, stopping a little further than where she was going and seeing something interesting, pretty and delightful. During the day, she can sleepte if she wants to. The honeymoon is a matter of mood and rest, and Severo Laris doesnt like the idea of a trip crammed with things to do. When she travels with Severo Laris, Pa Rouco doesnt need to carry her brain. When Severo Laris was a student, he was very good at science and was a living map of world geography. And Pa Rouco is aplete roadie, although Pa Rouco is also a good geographer, but that doesnt stop her from being a roadie in practice. Severo Laris teased her, When I was in high school, my geography teacher used to say that people who were good at geography rarely got run over. mrs. Laris, how the hell did you go from being a king to being a bronze? A certain person proudly said, I call that impressive on paper. Someone put on a mask and then ran up to Severo Laris, staring at him with almond-shaped eyes, serious and curious, Severo, Im a roadie, why do I still find you? Severo Laris hooked his lips and his long fingers uncovered the paper of his mask, exposing his chin and lips, he held the back of her neck, lowered his head and kissed her on the lips. And then, extremely serious, he kissed her back, For love. Pa Rouco covered the mask paper on her chin again and warned, In the future dont kiss me while Im putting on the mask. Severo Laris looked at her dismissively, observing her small, palm-sized face with a ratherrge mask sheet, which was also ill-fitting and somewhat childishlyical, and smiled without saying anything. Pa Rouco has no patience, even for something like applying a mask, and ten minutes is the limit. But there was still a lot of serum left in the mask, which Pa Rouco uncovered and covered Severo Laris face. Severo Laris: Pa Rouco sat on hisp and indicated, Rest your head on the couch while I put it on you, this is very watery and even a brte will be wateryter. Severo Laris: When Pa Rouco finished applying the second hand mask to Severo Laris, she ran off herp and headed to the bathroom to wash her face. Severo Laris looked in the mirror at hisical self, a pure man with a mask on his face. Crying andughing. Severo Laris pulled out his phone, turned on the original front camera, the right angle and clicked a selfie. Chapter 976: Post-wedding vignettes (2) The picture of Severo Lariss circle of friends that night was. Secondhand masks, is that Mrs. Laris love for me? Apanied by a selfie with a second-hand mask. A whileter, Pa Rouco, who had finished applying her face in the bathroom, clicked like and posted ament as this potpourri went by. Full of love from Mrs. Laris! Trojan in pencil ~ Mrs. Laris has a love that the average person doesnt understand. Severo Laris finished the pasta and went to wash his face. In the bathroom, someone reached out and touched his face to the touch. Pa Rouco reached out and grabbed Severo Laris chin, saying mockingly, How much do you pay per night, man? Severo Laris narrowed his dark eyes, his long legs closed over her, pinning her between the sink and his chest, his gaze dangerous and mocking, Uncle is very expensive. But he can give you a 50% discount on an annual package. Pa Rouco pulled out one of Severo Laris ck cards and taped it to the belt around Severo Laris waist. Man, Im going to treat you right. Severo Laris couldnt help but stare at her earnestness and bent down to take her in his arms, Little girl, taking my bag of cards. Is it too insincere to hold me? And then Miss. Severo took his petite wife to bed and physically showed Pa Rouco what it means to be a sincere adult. Pa Rouco: Im not packing again. Severo Laris, thats a huge hole! The kind you cant cancel! After their marriage, Pa Rouco, who loved watermelon and strawberries, and Severo Laris converted therge front and back yards of La Ciudad SantaVi Moon Lake Road into orchards and ss houses.From N?velDrama.Org. A backyard full of watermelons for summer picking. From winter to spring, a ss house full of strawberries. Rufio and Susana, who also came to pick strawberries in Severo Laris backyard. Rufio alsomented at the time that what was a nice upscale patio had be a veritable orchard. However, Severo Laris enjoys it because fattening up Pa Rouco is his greatest passion. Severo Laris himself is not a dessert lover, but Mrs. Laris has loved strawberry shortcake and strawberry ice cream since he was a child. So, on one asion, Severo Laris returned to La familia Rouco to have dinner with Pa Rouco. Severo Laris asks Estre Berrocal for advice in the kitchen on how to make a strawberry mousse cake taste good. Estre Berrocals cooking does not stand out for its taste, but for desserts she has more knowledge. So, she spent a whole afternoon teaching Severo Laris the techniques for making desserts. Severo Laris is a fast learner and after failing a strawberry mousse cake, he went on to make a second and a third until it was perfect. Estre Berrocal tasted it and thought it was very good, and was surprised when sheplimented him: Severo, you got it right when you made this cake. The truth is that Estre Berrocal did not expect Severo Laris, in his suit, to want to enter the kitchen to study how to make desserts. Or make a strawberry mousse cake. A great fall from grace. Severo Laris came upstairs with the cake. Pa Rouco is sprawled on the bed in her room, numb from her nap. Severo Laris cut a small piece of strawberry mousse cake, ced it on a saucer and brought it close to Pa Roucos nose. Probably, someone in her dream really smelled strawberries and, as soon as she opened her eyes, she saw the piece of strawberry mousse. Pa Rouco willingly climbed up and ate a bunch of that cake with her hands. Halfway through the meal, the mousse was smeared in her mouth and Pa Rouco mischievously kissed Severo Laris on the face, leaving a creamy mousse mark on his face. Severo Laris left Pa Roucos room with a dirty face just in time to run into Estre Berrocal. Estre Berrocal was also stunned to see Severo Laris with a cream mark on his face and didnt even have to think it must be Paulita. Severo Laris raised his hand to wipe it off, not embarrassed, but just smiling slightly and saying, Were just ying. Estre Berrocalughed lightly and said, Youre too forgiving, even for Paulita. Severo Laris was not impressed and said, I love her childish temperament and arrogance. Chapter 977: Post-Wedding Vignettes (3) Rufio was recently blessed with a son and called all his friends with great joy. Severo Laris, of course, is among his venomous friends. First thing in the morning, Rufios call was like a cattle prod, so loud that Severo Laris eagerly picked up the phone. During this time, even Pa Rouco was awakened. Severo Laris merely put his arm around Pa Rouco and half leaned on the bed, picking up the phone while reaching out to smooth someones fur. As soon as he answered the phone, Rufio held his breath and made a feint, Mister Severo~ Severo Laris frowned, If you have something to say, Im going to hang up if you continue with the cockiness. Rufio immediately said, No, no, no, I have a great joy to tell you, and of course it could be yours too!. What is it? Severo Laris blurted out. Rufio coughed twice and cleared his throat, Ahem, Im going to be a father and youre going to be a godfather!. Severo Laris chuckled, So you called me in the wee hours of the morning to brag about your bundle of joy? In the wee hours of the morning, our Susana tossed and turned in bed for four hours until at 6 a. m. she gave birth to a big, fat, eight-pound baby boy! Severo Laris smiled slightly, Congrattions. After hearing Rufios excitement and joy, Severo Laris put the phone back on the bedside table and went back to sleep with Pa Rouco in his arms. Pa Rouco asked in a daze, What time is it?. Its only seven oclock, sleep a little longer. Pa Rouco: Was that Rufio just now? Severo Laris said, Yes, Susana gave birth to a son, seven pounds and eight taels, and Rufio went crazy with joy. Pa Rouco opened her sleepy, watery eyes to look at Severo Laris and asked earnestly, Severo, at your age, many of your friends should have children, would you be lost if we didnt want them? Severo Laris looked at her, reached out and rubbed her messy little head, smiled fondly and said, Not at all. Really? Severo Laris hugged her and sighed, To be honest, I dont like children very much, Im not very good with them even if I have them, my own family of origin is not very sessful, and if I have a child, Im afraid of overdoing it if I give him too much, and if I give him less, Im afraid hellck love. Also, with a child, my energy will be more or less dispersed and then I wont be able to pay attention to his moods all the time. Severo Laris paused, looked at her steadily and said solemnly, word for word, lita, I want the best for you, life yes, love too, and I want to give youplete and undivided love. As for treating you, I dont have to worry about abusing, because abusing is what I want to do with you. Pa Rouco smiled sweetly at him and reached over to give him a tight hug, her little head nestled in his arms, Severo. Severo Laris put his arm around her, kissed the top of her hair and said in a deep voice, As for yourment that everyone had children at my age, thats everyone, there are people in this very world who like to have children and there are couples who like to be chiquitas. Having or not having children is not a measure of happiness either. As for you lita, I cringe for you, and I cant do enough to let you risk your life just to have a baby. Much less to let you bleed so much just to have a baby. I have you and thats really enough, it doesnt take strings or children to make our bond strong. There are couples in this world who have children simply to pass on the family name or to make the rtionship stronger. There may be families that are lucky enough to experience the joys of having children, but with children, all the romance and the two that a couple has, bes less and less because of the children. Lita, I want to always have you all to myself alone, with no third parties in our world, and for you to never have to worry about me ignoring your emotions because we are having a baby. Thats all the security I can give you. Pa Rouco threw her arms around Severo Laris neck and said, Im not lost until you are. Severo Laris patted her on the back, I have you, how can I be lost. Pa Rouco threw herself into his arms, rolled her eyes and murmured, Because everyone says its time to have children at this age, but I dont want them, Severo, Im so d its you I love and married. Severo Laris unconditionally tolerates her every whim and approves of her wholeheartedly. They are of one world. After a while, Pa Rouco, half asleep in his arms, said in a daze, Lets go to the hospitalter to see Susana, who must be having a hard time with her new baby. Severo Laris replied, Fine. In the morning, Severo Laris prepared a simple breakfast and, after having breakfast with Pa Rouco, went to the hospital where Susana was.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. When we arrived at the ward, the Rufio family was not there, nor was Rufio, there was only a nanny. Susanay weakly in her hospital bed, her face haggard from a recent normal delivery. As soon as Pa Rouco enters, she asks, Wheres Rufio? Said Susana contemptuously as shey on the bed, The Rufio family has gone to see their grandson, damn it, leaving me here alone, when I can move and jump, Ill kill that bastard Rufio! Pa Rouco walked over, sat down on the chair next to the bed and asked, Are you in pain? Susana cried to Pa Rouco and said, It hurts like hell, I still ate better and more during pregnancy, and that brat is getting fatter, so Im having a meltdown, almost halfway through I want to tell the doctor Im going to do a C-section! Not long after, Rufio returned. As soon as he saw Severo Laris and Pa Rouco arrive, he cheerfully told them, Hey, as godparents of the baby, do you guys want toe see our fatty? Severo Laris threw out a direct phrase: Look at your wife first. Susana, visibly angry, said, Rufio, its okay for your parents to rush to see their grandchildren, even you do it, am I your wife or not, am I more important or is the child more important? Rufio was so happy that he rushed to check on Susanna, Wow, Im not very happy, am I? Honey, would you like an apple while I peel it for you?. Susanna gave him a dirty look and was unkind, I just had a baby and I dont want to eat anything cold. Rufio hurriedly pulled out his phone and said, Then Ill order you a hot porridge. Susanna: Who wants takeout? Rufio resigned himself to his fate, Honey, dont be mad, Im staying with you all day today, Im not going anywhere. Rufio took Susannas hand and squeezed it. Susanna was not really angry, Rufio had been by her side during the delivery, and when she had just given birth, Rufio had been by her side to take care of her, just for a while, and when he saw that she was fine, he could not help but want to go and see the baby, that is a human feeling. Susana gave him a dirty look and threw her hand at him, Come on,e on, stop being pretentious, Severo and Paulita are here, why dont you pour them a ss of water?. It was then that Rufio remembered, Im still very happy. Severo Laris said, Dont bother with the water, we are alone, no need to be formal. Chapter 978: Post-wedding vignettes (4) Rufio said, So Ill take you two godparents to see the baby? Susana said, Paulita, go see the baby with Severo, the baby is white and chubby, he is strangely cute, he doesnt have a name yet. Pa Rouco took Susanas hand and said, Ill be here with you. Im fine. Pa Rouco didnt squeal, but the man didnt leave either. Finally, Severo Laris said to Rufio, Ill go with you to see the baby, let Lita stay with Susana. Afterwards, Severo Laris followed Rufio to see the baby. In the pavilion, only Pa Rouco and Susana remained, along with a nanny. Pa Rouco blurted out, Whats wrong with Rufio, he only cares about his children and not even you. Susana took his hand and smiled: Not really, he is very happy. How is it that the parents of La familia Rufio cant stop seeing their grandchildren and dont look at who has given them the fat grandchild they have worked so hard for. Pa Rouco has always been a straight shooter, and its no wonder Susana spits on the parents of La familia Rufio when she has something to say. Knowing that she was holding out for her. Susana said, half jokingly, half seriously, Paulita, Im going to be honest with you, Im really d I gave birth to a grandchild this time, if it hadnt been a boy, I think the two from La familia Rufio would still be pressuring me to have a second child. A grandchild is always good? Susanaughed at her for not having experienced the toxic shocks of society and said, What Mr. ito doesnt like grandchildren? My grandfather only loves me as a granddaughter. Susana: Grandpa Rouco spoils you a lot, but there are not many people in this world who like grandchildren as much as he does. Who in the high bourgeoisie would want his daughter-inw to have a child to carry on the family name?. The Rufio family business is not as good as the Rouco family and the MO group of Severo Laris, but it is a famous family in Imperial, with many business chains. La familia Rufio is the only son of Rufio, and although La familia Rufios parents are very sensible people, its the principle of having a boy to inherit the family business. Pa Rouco nudged her little mouth in disbelief, I dont understand, I just know youre tired from having a baby and that Rufio should be here with you. Susana shook Pa Roucos hand and said, Paulita, sometimes I envy you, being capricious and not having to worry about anyone, you dont want to have children and Severo Laris obeys you, and that obediencees from the heart, its not cajoling. Pa Rouco nonchntly took a shell from Pa and said, If you dont want to have a baby, you can tell Rufio that too. You think hes really going to say yes, even if he obeys me on the outside and says he doesnt want a baby, behind my back hell poke a few holes in the condom, theres always a way to get me pregnant, and besides, if my belly never moves, the two of The Rufio Family will keep asking questions. Pa Rouco threw in an oversight, Its too hard to be someones daughter-inw, and thank goodness Severos mother never asked me about having children. Susanaughs: Youre silly, Severo Laris mother wouldnt dare ask you, Lins mother must think that Severo Laris already has the honor of marrying you, so she cant ask you for children. Whether its the Rouco family or Severo Laris, no one will be willing to pressure you. They will respect your decisions. Pa Rouco: Everyone is their own moon, youre afraid to be just the moon, youre afraid that The Rufio II family will be disappointed, youre afraid that Rufio will be disappointed. Susana smiled helplessly, Youre right, Im afraid those people are going to be disappointed because the security those people give me is not as rich as the one Severo Laris gives you, so rich that you cant spend it in this life no matter how much you waste or consume it. Pa Rouco said, But its good that you have a baby. Susana replied, In the future I will be more important to The Rufio Family, and the two in The Rufio Family will be, on the face of it, more favorable to me. I really think that adding a child would be a pure addition to the picture. Not at all modest, Pa Rouco peeled Pas hair back as she returned, I think so, too. After a while, Rufio and Severo Laris returned from watching the children. Rufio saw Pa Rouco peeling Pa and said, I thought they said you couldnt eat anything raw or cold after a new baby? Pa Rouco shoved a peeled slice of Pa straight into her mouth and Rufio didnt like it, Ill eat it. Severo Laris smiled and took the unpeeled Pa from her hand and continued to peel it for her. Susana said, Rufio, look at Severo Laris, he peels Pa for Paulita as soon as she arrives, and when I say there is no food, you dont even peel an apple for me? When I say theres no food to go, dont you go home and make some porridge and bring it to me?. Rufio: Shouldnt I be by your side? Pa Rouco added with a smirk, I dont see you watching Susana either, you grow legs over the baby. Rufio was speechless, annoyed she plucked her hair short, this Im really wrong ah Paulita, you hear me, I really love Susana, but you asked me to go home to cook porridge or something, Mr. Severo is aware of it, I can only make a noodle, cook porridge I can only make noodles, I cant cook porridge, its dry or thin, Susana wont like it. Pa Rouco: I can lend you the big cookbook we have at home that teaches cooking to study. Severo Laris said, Its a good cookbook for neers, and even a disabled cook like Pa Rouco, who has been following it for a few days, can cook like a champion. Rufio: Its so hard for me to have a damn child and learn to cook! Susana couldnt help butugh, but her stomach hurt again, No no no no no Paulita, dont make meugh. A great prince like Rufio leaves his hand to learn how to cook? The Rufio family would have said, You dont want to make a mess in the kitchen! Severo Laris and Pa Rouco saw Susana and the baby at the hospital before returning home. Back home, Pa Rouco wanted to go to the movies and Severo Laris took her to the mall. The two, like any other couple, headed first to the coffee con leche line. Thette store, which Pa Rouco loves, was crowded with a long line. While waiting in the queuing area, Pa Rouco turned to talk to Severo Laris. Suddenly I dont like Rufio anymore. Severo Laris raised an eyebrow, knowing that the liking she was talking about was not between a man and a woman, but deliberately teasing, How dare you like any man other than me. Pa Rouco leaned her head back into Severo Laris chest, leaning against him as shenguidly sat up, and said, Not now, at least. Severo Laris looked at her with downcast eyes and asked, Why dont you like him now? Because he seems to love children more than his own wife, like any normal man. He also wanted Susana to have children. Severo Laris added, And why did you like Rufio before? Pa Rouco suddenly narrowed her eyes wide and smiled at him, like a child whose mind has been read, Because he helped me chase you. Severo Laris could not resist lowering his gaze and kissing his beloved wifes forehead in his arms. Its very satisfying.From N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 979: Post-Wedding Vignettes (5) Buy atte and stand in line for Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. The sales clerk asked, What would you like to order?. Pa Rouco said, Id like a Four Seasons greentte with pearls with coconut withtte jelly, three parts sugar, to go with ice, may I?. Its avable. The clerk pushed his sses down on the bridge of his nose and nced at Pa Rouco, who was so thin she could eattte. The clerk asked Severo Laris again, And what would the gentleman like to order?. Severo Laris didnt even look at the menu and asked directly, A coffee with milk, no topping, three parts sugar, no ice and served in a coffee cup. Clerk: Two oddballs, the perfect match for each other. After buying coffee con leche, Pa Rouco ordered ice cream and cakes, and Severo Laris bought more ice cream and a box of cakes to take to the movies. The film is a literary romance, slow-paced and not too difficult to watch. There is a lot of scenery in the film, the images are striking and the actors are striking. The tempo is leisurely. Halfway through the film. Pa Rouco sipped hertte through a straw until, with the sound of the buzz, thette disappeared and all that was left in the heavy cup were those pearly coconut ingredients. No fun eating those ingredients dry. Pa Rouco turned her face to Severo Laris, who was sitting next to her, and looked greedily at the cup of unadulteratedtte in her hand. Severo Laris, naturally, felt his wifes eager gaze. Turn her face and look at her. Mrs. Laris blinked, waving her cup of aggravatedtte, small mouth squashed, and said, No morette. Severo Laris big, thin hands uncapped his owntte cup and uncapped hers, pouring it all out. Mrs. Laris took the refilled, creamy cup of coffee and stuff and rested her little head on Senoritas shoulder. Severo and took several happy sips. Senorita. Severo looked fondly at his little wife and asked, Is it good? With a small hand, Mrs. Laris lifted her ss to Miss Severos thin lips. Senorita. Severo took a sip of the pearl coconut creamtte in Mrs. Laris small hand and the same straw from which he had drunk. Sweet and cloying. And then, the two of themy back and watched the movie in silence. Severo Laris asionally picks up a pie and pops it into Pa Roucos mouth, who takes a bite, and when she cant finish it, Severo Laris eats half of the rest of her pie. Finally, Pa Rouco is satiated and has a small cup of coffee with milk left, which she spontaneously and automatically slips into Severo Laris hand. Severo Laris picks up his coffee con leche, watches the movie and continues drinking.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Pa Rouco wrapped one of Severo Laris arms around her and leaned against him like a good little kitten. Imperial turns the corner into a white winter. Severo Laris had to make a trip back to New York and had wanted to send Pa Rouco back to The Rouco Family, but this time back to MO headquarters, there was a lot of work to do and he wouldnt be able to return to the country for another half month. So, the morning Severo Laris flew to New York, he packed up his bed with Mrs. Laris and took her with him. It was Pa Roucos first visit to Severo Laris home in New York. Severo Laris is out of the office and Pa Rouco wanders alone in therge vi. It doesnt take long to discover a little secret in Severo Laris closet. The spacious closet is filled with tailored suits and shirts, and a cheap-looking beige wool scarf hangs next to a row of well-made ties. Its already very old. But its clear from the details that the scarf, carefully protected by its wearer, hangs like a treasure in the closet, with a clear dust box on the outside. After Pa Rouco removed the acrylic dust box from the outside, she pulled out the wool scarf, which, once opened, had a hole in it. Why, she really sucked at manualbor back then, knitting a scarf and punching a hole in it. Soon after, the sound of an engine was heard in the courtyard of the chalet and Pa Rouco came running out with the scarf in her hand. As Severo Laris entered the house with a wintry chill, a small, soft thing pounced on her arms. Pa Rouco put the wool scarf around Severo Laris neck. Severo Laris wore a long ck coat with a smart suit underneath, and when wrapped in this cheap wool scarf, perhaps his air was too distinguished to make any essory or clothing seem less frumpy. Severo Laris was slightly taken aback and smiled slightly as he looked at that scarf around her neck, wrapping his arms around her and asking, Did you figure it out so quickly? Pa Rouco was a little frustrated, her little face buried in her arms, I wish I had knitted better from the beginning. Severo Laris stroked her little head and said soothingly, Mrs. Laris knits the best scarves. Pa Rouco smiled with joy, raising her excited little face and saying, Then Ill knit you another scarf!. Severo Laris: How did she be obsessed with knitting scarves? Mrs. Laris is really the little big mouth that says it all. On Christmas Day, she proudly pulled out a new scarf she had knitted and gave it to Miss Severo. And, this time, no holes in the scarf. The choice of wool is also much more advanced. From then on, whenever Severo Laris wore a scarf during the winter, he wore the one Mrs. Laris had knitted herself and never wore any other scarf. In early January, it snowed in New York. Severo Laris sat with Pa Rouco in front of the firece, looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the white snowkes, but inside it was incredibly warm. Because of the snow, a thinyer of fog had formed on the ss windows. Pa Rouco ran to the ss window, held out her little hand and wrote: Severo Laris wants Pa Rouco. Severo Laris came up behind her, extended his arm and wrapped it around her back, sneering with a faint smile, I love you to death, I love anyone. Severo Laris raised his hand and erased the word dead from the middle. Pa Rouco is not happy, Amada, thats an aggravating word, Severo Laris loved Pa Rouco and she doesnt feel so loving when you read it. Severo Laris couldnt help but look at her earnestness and, taking her small hand, wrote again on the fogged surface of the ss window, Pa Rouco is the only love of Severo Lariss life. Pa Rouco asks: Severo, those seven years, were you lonely?. As she finished writing this on the window pane, Severo Laris suddenly lowered his gaze, buried his face in the warm corner of her neck and said in a muffled whisper, lita, during those seven years without you, New York City seemed to me an empty city without people, and I felt alone. At that time, aside from social engagements, I worked and rarely went home. I probably wouldnt have been home for a month or two if Costis hadnt been there. Severo Laris smiled and said, Luckily, I had Costis toe back to this empty home with somefort. Every time I saw Costis during those seven years, I was more than grateful that you then picked him up and brought him home, and even more grateful that I was able to get custody of him. Chapter 980: Paulita’s Little Potty Buddy (1) This winter, before Christmas Eve, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco to do something extraordinarily memorable. Severo Laris first took Pa Rouco on a tour of New York. He took her to all the nooks and crannies she had visited over the past seven years. A coffee shop on a Chinese street in New York with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the bustle of people of all races on the street. Severo Laris says that for the past seven years, when hes not traveling, he alwayses to this cafe when he has a free moment and doesnt know what to do, to sit and think about his past. He also sits on a lounger in Times Square, looking at the shapes and sizes, the skyscrapers and the sun, but no matter how busy and bustling the surroundings, he is alone. Severo Laris also said he had attended a total of two weddings in the seven years since he broke up with her. Once was his older brother Fang Hes wedding at Harvard and another was that of his good friend Shen Yu Bai. Shen Yu Bai, Paulita does not know. Pa Rouco asks, Who is Shen Yuanbai? Severo Laris reached up and zipped up his down jacket, wrapped the scarf around her neck and said, Shen Yuanbai is a former student I met at Harvard. Over time, we became good friends. Pa Rouco elbowed him in the little mouth, How have you made so many good friends since you broke up with me? Severo Laris looked at her jealous little face andughed lightly, I dont know many people, only two or three. Next time Im free, Ill teach you Shen Yuanbai. Pa Rouco turned her head forward and growled softly, Im not interested in meeting your best friend, not that he was my best friend. Severo Laris rubbed his nose and took her hand between his, and slipped it into his coat pocket. After I broke up with you, I had hardly any social life, even Shen met Bai, but I met him at work. Pa Rouco said, I thought you were going to throw firecrackers after breaking up with me. Severo Laris couldnt help but pull her into a hug and raise his hand to scratch her nose, You dont even like your husband? Pa Rouco ducked her head against his chest, Who told you to go out with so many good friends behind my back? Severo Laris bent down to smooth her fur and kissed the top of her hair reassuringly, My best friend from now on will only be Pa Rouco, okay? Pa Rouco gave him a nk stare, Im not going to be your best friend, Im Mrs. Laris!. Severo Laris nodded and agreed with a fond smile, Mrs. Laris said yes. The little girls small hand tickled his palm and she asked, You said you had been to two weddings in those seven years, and you havent finished.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Severo Laris said, After two weddings, I didnt want to go to any more. Why? Severo Laris looked at her with a dark, affectionate look and said, As I watched them marry their beloved, I wanted to marry my beloved, too, and it was easy to get sentimental, and so I simply stopped attending other peoples weddings. Pa Rouco looked at his mention of those seven years, the asionalssitude in his eyes, and went over to hug him, burying her little face in his arms, arching them and saying in a squeaky voice, Severo Laris, congrattions, now that you are finally married to the one you love. Severo Laris smiled, held out his hand and hugged her, giving her a gentle shake, Pa Rouco amiguita, then I congratte you too, for finally marrying the one you love. Pa Rouco was buried in his arms, smiling like a squirrel andughing. Chapter 981: The little potty of dear Paulita (2) After Pa Rouco apanied Severo Laris on the trajectory of his life in New York City, Severo Laris secretly booked two tickets to Phdelphia. One morning, after dragging someone forcefully out of bed, it was time for a trip for two to Phdelphia. For seven years, Pa Rouco lived alone in Phdelphia for almost 365 days. Severo Laris took Pa Rouco home to Phdelphia for the first time. Severo Laris travels light and seems to know the route better than she does. This piqued Pa Roucos curiosity, How do you know my Phdelphia home so well?. Severo Laris smiled slightly and did not hide it, Before we reconciled, to learn more about you all those years ago, I had flown to Phdelphia more than once to visit your neighbors and learn my way around. Pa Rouco sighed softly, But I dont know the neighbors very well. Severo Laris patted her little head, Im not very sociable either, but I thank the neighbor for saving you, if she hadnt called an ambnce in time to take you to the hospital I cant imagine it now. Pa Rouco looked up at him, and Severo Laris kiss, rested on her eyes. Very warm and soft. Severo Laris said, When we got married, I emailed that neighbor of yours a wedding invitation, and even though she wasnt there, I mailed our plus ones and wedding sweets. Pa Rouco looked at the Phdelphia house and said, Severo, what do you think would happen now if I had been lying in the bathtub and slit my wrists and really died? All those videos of me, would you have gotten them?. Severo Laris took a deep breath, the mention of the subject still made him feel a little heavy and his heart recoiled. So reaching out, he hugged her tightly and said, Ill be sure to get those videos. Pa Rouco turned her head to look at him and asked curiously, And what would you do? He looked into her clear, bright eyes and said solemnly, word for word, Ill watch all the videos carefully, one by one, maybe many times, and then Ille to your funeral and walk around the corners you walked and stayed in Phdelphia, one by one. And then what? Then Ill go keep youpany. Pa Rouco turned around and threw her arms around his neck, But they say that when you die you dont feel anything or feel alone, only that form and consciousness dissolvepletely in this materialistic world. Severo Laris hugged her tightly, closed his eyes and said, Whatever the form, I dont want to leave you alone, to be wind, to be cloud, even if I am not conscious and dont feel alone, I want to be by your side. Severo, today you have been saying many loving things. Severo Laris lowered his eyes and looked at her softly, Do you like her? Like. Pa Rouco leaned her little face in for a kiss. Severo Laris grabbed her, lifted her high and the two of them stood between the cabs, kissing for a long time. Afterwards, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco returned to Curtis College together. Pa Rouco spent her entire academic career in Phdelphia at this school. Pa Rouco said, What I miss most is when it rains and all the other students have umbres from their boyfriends and I only have hitchhiker umbres. Severo Laris, distressed and amused, said, You want the hitchhikers umbre, then? Pa Rouco red, Would I be stupid not to? Shed get soaked. Severo Laris patted his little friends head, Well done, you dont have to ignore the stalkers, but umbres are a must. Pa Rouco puffed up and reached out to twist his arm muscles, Not like you broke up with me and didnte to pick me up. Well, I was dead wrong. For being so honest in admitting your mistake, I will kindly forgive you. Severo Laris took her hand and, lowering his gaze, rested his thin lips on her ring finger, where she wore her wedding ring, and smiled slightly, Thank you, maam, for your understanding. As Severo Laris and Pa Rouco walked down from the school building, Pa Rouco nced outside and her little face became obvious. Its really raining. Surely you cant sing about rain. God turn her face up and she says down. Severo Laris was not carrying an umbre and there were no umbres for sale at the school. Pa Rouco, embarrassed, wrinkled her small, white brow at him, What do you say? Its not raining much. Severo Laris took off the coat he was wearing and propped up his arms, Come here. Pa Rouco slipped into his arms. The two men trotted through the rain with their Severo Laris coats on top of them. When we arrived at the school gate, it was raining hard and Severo Laris was carrying Pa Rouco straight on his back, his head on Severo Laris coat as if he were a small child, showing only a pretty white face. A certain someone leaned on Severo Laris back and sighed like a little olddy, Hey, it looks like God wants to punish you for how much it rained on me in those seven years. Severo Laris holds the man on his back tightly, amused.From N?velDrama.Org. Pa Rouco, with her little head on top of her coat, finally breaks away with a little coat so it wont rain on Severo Laris. Severo Laris: Didnt I say I wanted God to punish me? Pa Rouco puffed out her little mouth, Isnt it enough that I feel sorry for myself?. Good, very good. Near Christmas Eve, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco returned to La Ciudad Santa. Just a day after arriving in The Holy City, the two returned for dinner at The Rouco Family. Adam Rouco and Estre Berrocal had not seen their daughter for a long time and missed her. Roberto Rouco also missed him so much that he asked Severo Laris and Paulita to stay over with him after dinner. That night, instead of returning to Vi Moon Lake Road, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco stayed at The Rouco Family. Pa Rouco came out of the bathroom humming after a shower when Estre Berrocal knocked on the door. Pa Rouco, thinking it was Severo Laris, didnt look, grabbed a dry towel in her hand and threw it back. Because normally at home, after showering and washing her hair, it is Severo Laris who polishes it. Severo, I feel like my father doesnt hate you so much anymore. As soon as the words came out of her mouth, Estre Berrocal couldnt help butugh and said, Your father didnt hate Severo Laris as a person in the first ce. Pa Rouco shuddered, embarrassed, Estre, I thought it was Severo Laris. Estre Berrocal grabbed a towel, walked over to her, dried her hair and said softly, Youre married to Severo Laris, how did your father allow you to marry him if he still hates him? It was true. Estre Berrocal hesitated for a moment, but could not resist asking, Paulita, you have been married to Severo Laris for almost a year, do you n to have children? Estre Berrocal felt bad asking at first, after all it was a matter between the young couple Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. But then she felt that she, as Paulitas mother, should ask. Paulita is not too young and if she wants to have children, it is high time she had them. Pa Rouco said, Severo Laris and I have no intention of having children. Estre Berrocal was stunned, Really, no children?. Estre, I dont want to have a baby. Chapter 982: The little potty of dear Paulita (3) Estre Berrocal was first stunned when Pa Rouco said she didnt want to have children. Estre Berrocal thought she was being childish, that she was afraid having a baby would hurt her, or that she wasnt ready to be a mother. So she told me, Paulita, actually giving birth is not as painful as you think, it will pass in a while. When I had you, it was my first child, a normal birth, and yes it did hurt a little duringbor, but it passed quickly after I endured it. Pa Rouco shook her head and said, Its not that Im afraid of pain. Estre, Severo Laris and I have agreed that we dont want a baby. Why? Estre Berrocal didnt expect Severo Laris to also agree to Pa Rouco not having children. Pa Rouco grabbed the towel and absently wiped the ends of her still damp hair as she said, I like being alone with Severo Laris, I dont want children, I dont want to raise them, I dont want them to cause my rtionship with Severo Laris to fade or turn from love to bonded affection. I dont want children to cause my rtionship with Severo Laris to fade or turn from love to bonded affection. Estre Berrocal does not deny that what Pa Rouco says is true, But most men, at Severo Laris age, have children who will y with the sauce, and you really wouldnt feel sorry for them if you didnt want to have children between you.. I just hope you and Severo Laris think about it, Im afraid youll regret itter. Pa Rouco looked at her firmly and said, Estre, maybe if I told other people that Severo Laris and I were not going to have children, they might think I was being hasty and making a decision just to be happy at the moment, but it is something I have thought about very well, before saying anything to Severo Laris. I have thought about it a lot before telling Severo Laris, because I was a little worried that Severo Laris would want to have children. But Severo Laris said that he and I dont need to have children to be together and that we can grow old together for the rest of our lives. Severo Laris Estre Berrocal smiled broadly, Paulita, you have a very good eye, I once asked you if you thought Severo Laris was even better than your father, and now it seems the answer, in your mind, is yes. Severo Laris is the person in the world who knows me best, and in my heart, Severo Laris is the best, without a doubt, said Pa Rouco. Estre Berrocal looked at her with a twelvefold confidence, and her brow finally clouded with a soft smile, Now I also know that Severo Laris is better than I thought, I dont need to observe him in person, just by your tone and attitude, I know that Severo Laris is really good to you. I dont care what other couples in the world are like, maybe they like to have children, or reproduce to keep their marriage together, and eventually it turns from love to bound affection. But I dont want that. I want to be the only one in Severo Laris eyes and heart, and I want to have Severo Laris undivided attention and affection. Im not generous enough to put up with a father who favors the child of his eyes and heart, and that would make me feel unhappy and that he doesnt love me. More than that, I dont want the rtionship between Severo Laris and me to be watered down to what life should be like for fags and coffee and children. How marriage and having children should be, they like it, let them go that way, I dont want it. Those people who say Im childish or chiquillo, that I dont like responsibility or that Im selfish, I dont know them, I dont care what they think, I just want to live my life with Severo Laris. As long as Severo Laris and I agree, its none of our business what those people think or do. Estre Berrocal sighed softly, reached up and touched his cheek and hair, and said affectionately, Maybe having children isnt really your thing, and you and Severo Laris dont really need a child to keep your marriage together. As long as you and Severo Laris agree, your father and I have no problem. However, your father doesnt know yet, and if he did, he might be happy. Happy? You are the daughter he grew up with in the palm of his hand, how could he want you to suffer the pain of having a child. Pa Rouco took Estre Berrocals hand and said, Estre, before I told you, I didnt really want your understanding andpassion, I thought that you, as a mother of two children, would not understand my thoughts like that and would even consider me childish and ignorant. Estre Berrocal said, Paulita, do you know how many girls would envy you?Material ? N?velDrama.Org. They just didnt have the courage to do it and I, for one, dont care what others think, I just want me and Severo Laris to be happy. Estre Berrocal looked at her reckless and wless appearance and said, You were so well protected by The Rouco family since you were a child, you didnt experience any setbacks, your grandfather, your father, gave you enough strength and courage as a child, even if youter fell hard in the rtionship with Severo Laris in college, but that was a misunderstanding after all. Severo Laris loved you as if his life depended on it, and for seven years he loved you as much as ever, and even more in the years toe, a blessing that many women seek all their lives and do not find. So you have no scruples, you are even reckless, all you want is to be happy, sometimes without thinking anyones thoughts, just follow what you feel and think inside as you do, a kind of transcendence, ordinary people, they cant do what you do, so you have topromise. Pa Rouco frowned a little and asked, Estre, do you find it apromise to marry my father and give him children as well? Of course not, Im not as lucky as you, but at least Im married to the man I love, and giving birth to your father is something I did of my own free will. Although I recovered well after the birth, I have some postnatal physical difort, but when your father takes care of me and loves me, he will make me feel that this suffering I have not endured in vain. Just as you would feel happy if you married Severo Laris, I feel the same way when I marry your father. Its just that I believe that with a son, your father and I will have a stronger bond and this family will be happier. But you and Severo Laris dont want to add a person to your married life to disrupt the rhythm, nor do you need a child to maintain the rtionship. paulita, you are the ideal for many people because you dare to love and hate, and I hope my paulita, you never act like a frustrated adult in front of irrelevant people and a mess of life bowing down. And you dont have to bow down to anyone, you just have to be happy, and as for the mess and trivialities of life, its not just Severo Laris who will take care of it for you, your grandfather, your father, they will all take care of it for you. On the other side of the bedroom door, Severo Laris is standing in the doorway. After overhearing the conversation between his mother and daughter, his thin lips curved and he made his way to the guest room. Chapter 983: Professor Laris’ Guide to Spoiling (1) The next morning, Severo Laris rose early as usual. Even though he is in The Rouco Family, Severo Laris habit of making breakfast for Pa Rouco remains the same. Estre Berrocal got up early to prepare a simple breakfast for the family, but no sooner had she arrived at the kitchen door than she saw Severo Laris standing at the stove, white shirt rolled up, frying eggs with ease. The image is surprisingly harmonious. Estre Berrocal smiled, Good morning, Severo. Severo Laris: Good morning. Estre Berrocal went over to help, but Severo Laris said, Ill be fine here, you can go out. Looks like Paulita wont have to worry the least bit about her mouth after marrying you. Estre Berrocal said as she looked at the perfectly fried spaetzle in the pan. Severo Laris had a slight smile on his face and his voice was clear: Im not exactly an expert cook, I make things up as I go along. Modest. After Estre Berrocal poured herself a ss of water and took a few sips, she still couldnt resist asking a few questions, Last night I had a talk with Paulita and she told me you werent going to have children, what do you think? As Severo Laris prepared his sandwich, he said, With a child, my energy would be diverted to him and I might not be able to fully deal with his feelings, in which case I would feel that I am not giving him the best rtionship and marriage. In this life, I want to spoil Mrs. Laris enough first, and everything else, everything else, will have to fall by the wayside. A light shone in Estre Berrocals eyes. Although she was married to Adam Rouco, and although Adam Rouco adored her, Estre Berrocal knew for the first time that it was possible to adore someone so domineeringly, so unprincipled and so uncritically, that it was possible to adore him to the bone. In Severo Laris world, the most important thing is to pamper Pa Rouco, while other things, although important to ordinary people, seem trivial to Severo Laris. Christmas Eve. It was the first Christmas Eve after the new marriage of Severo Laris and Pa Rouco. Pa Rouco did not spend New Years Eve at The Rouco Family, and with Severo Laris she only had lunch at The Rouco Family at noon and returned to Vi Moon Lake Road in the afternoon. Two days ago, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco went into town together and picked up Modeste at Vi Moon Lake Road. When the two returned from lunch at The Rouco Family, Modeste was sitting at the table, wrapping meatballs. Pa Rouco walked in and saw him, washed her hands and ran to knead the dough for fun. Severo Laris also washed his hands and wrapped the meatballs. Pa Roucos meatballs were so ugly and pretty that Modeste couldnt help butugh at them. Modeste hollowed out one of her meatballs and scoffed, It looks like Paulitas meatballs, youll have to pick them upter Severo. Pa Rouco smacked her head, Its so ugly Ive decided to eat it myself. Modesteughed: Its not a work of art, it cant taste bad even if its wrapped ugly, it all tastes the same. Severo Laris cell phone rings, a call from work. Pa Rouco and Modeste wrap meatballs at the table while Severo Laris wipes his hands and goes out to the balcony to talk about work, ncing from time to time at the mother-inw and daughter-inw at the table. There was a lot of talking andughing and the image was veryforting. Soon after, Pa Rouco came running over with dirty hands and reached out to wipe the flour off Severo Laris face. Severo Laris, cell phone in hand as he calls for work, looks at her with indulgence and affection, frowning slightly, before squeezing Pa Roucos small wrist with one hand and wiping a bit of flour on the tip of his own nose. Pa Rouco snuggled into Severo Laris arms and rubbed the flour on the tip of her nose between her arms. Severo Laris put his arm around her and looked at her in amusement as he continued to talk to the person on the phone about his work. Through the floor-to-ceiling balcony door, Modeste looks over her shoulder, her eyes tinged with a soft, loving smile. In the evening, the family held a New Years Eve dinner. Modeste gave Pa Rouco a red envelope to put under her pillow at night. After the Chinese New Year dinner and watching the Chinese New Year G, Modeste drank some red wine in the evening and, somewhat tipsy and sleepy at an advanced age, went to bed in the bedroom downstairs, with Pa Rouco in Severo Laris arms, and the two of them sitting in the living room watching TV and celebrating the New Year. Pa Rouco said, Its the first Christmas Eve weve spent together. Severo Laris kissed her forehead and said in a low, soft voice, Ill be with you for years. Well, Severo, you know, even if its like this watching the boring Chinese New Year G with you, Im happy too. Me too. Severo, Im hungry. Severo Laris lifted her up, Go eat the dumplings you made. Pa Rouco: I want to eat the meatballs you made. Severo Laris was slightly startled, Do you recognize the meatballs I made?. His meatballs are not ugly, they are more modest and unrecognizable. Pa Rouco looked at a bamboo apartment of meatballs and pointed with her little finger, That one, that one, that one . Severo Laris was a little surprised, Really recognizable? Pa Rouco looked up and looked at him innocently, I saw you put it there when you wrapped it. Severo Laris heart fluttered slightly as he lifted his wife up and gave her a kiss on the head. Pa Rouco: Why kiss me, kissing takes energy away. And now she was hungry.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Mrs. Laris, has anyone ever said that you are very good at teasing people?. Pa Rouco shook her head no, no. And then Pa Rouco, a little girl, wrapped her arms around Severo Laris neck, leaned over Severo Laris ear and asked, as if whispering, Do you know why there isnt any? Hmm? Quietly waiting for an answer. Pa Rouco Kids: Because I dont make fun of people, I just like to make fun of Severo Laris. Severo Laris bowed his head and gave his little wife another passionate kiss. Chapter 984: Professor Laris’ Guide to Spoiling (2) For spring break, the Severo family had no rtives to go to and Pa Rouco didnt need to go to any, so for Christmas, Severo Laris and Pa Rouco went first to The Rouco Family and had a nice dinner with Roberto Rouco before returning to Vi Moon for the afternoon Lake Road to rest. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco are among those who can live at home. On the sixth day of the new year, Rufio and Susana took a trip to La Ciudad Santa to see Severo Laris and Pa Rouco for some fun. Four people ying cards and chatting in the big vi on Vi Moon Lake Road. While Rufio was ying cards, he said, Its better to be away, having a child is really, Susana and I dont get to spend time together, the little one cries for milk every day. Susanna gave him a nk stare, Before you had a son, that you whispered in my ear about having a son every day. Now that you have a son, you regret it. What are you, a grandfather? You cant even take good care of him. Rufio: No way, youre God, Im at best a governor. Pa Rouco pulled out a big ghost and rejoiced, but didnt move her face as she urged, y your cards. Susana dealt an old king and Rufio was left with six cards in his hand, a peach deuce, five were straights that could not be split, the small king was out, and the big king was still clutched in the other three hands. But in his case, he had to take the risk of ying a 2. Major 2. Susana red at him, Rufio, Im your wife, you dont give me a break, I have a bunch of minions in my hands, dont you bring me a card? Honey, its so useless to y couples in a card game. Its true. Rufiopared the five cards left in his hand and said, Do you want one? I have five cards left. If you dont want them, Ill y two more small cards. Pa Rouco with a big ghost.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Rufio: Pa Rouco: Biggie, anyone want one? Susana: No bombs, to sit still. Rufio: Come on, two more cards must be pairs, Mr. Severo a hand to grab, any bombs? The hand Severo Laris grabbed contained a four ten bomb, but he put his hand away and said, Out, I have no cards to beat him. Pa Rouco threw in thest pair of small fives to win. Severo Laris closed cards went into the pile and Rufio, in disbelief, peeled his cards. Mr. Severo I would like to see what cards you have at home, a bunch of them dont evene out, you hide a treasure. But the letters had already been put into the pile by Severo Laris, and only a few scraps were found. Rufio wondered, Mr. Severo, are you giving a pass to Pa Roucospanions?. Severo Laris took it for granted, So what if I let it go, I let it go for my wife, not yours, what do you care? Rufio gapes dumbfounded. Susana stoked the fire: Rufio, take a lesson from Severo, look how Severo treats his wife. Rufio: Its no fun for you guys to y like that. Im not going. Rufio deliberately and arrogantly got up to leave the poker game, but Susana pulled him back, Sit down and learn from him what it means to be a couple. Rufio: Deh, why dont you learn to obey your husband? Susanna: Young Sheng, the Qing dynasty is dead, we are in the 21st century, its popr to toe the wifes line, you have to keep up with the times, understand? Rufio sighed, Its so hard to be a man, Mr. Severo, as a man I could at least say something, to give us men some status and voice. Severo Laris shuffled Pa Rouco, blurting out, Im quite vocal and Im not difficult. Pa Rouco: 9494, you yourself dont care enough about Susana and tell others to treat their wives badly too, Rufio, why didnt I realize before that you had a conscience problem. Rufio: Im fucking hard. Susannaughed with glee, Rufio, Ive finally found someone who can cure you. After two hours of ying poker, Pa Rouco always winning, Rufio didnt want to y anymore and Pa Rouco got tired of winning, so she called the game over. Susana dragged Pa Rouco to her closet to visit her room full of wedding dresses. As soon as she entered Pa Roucos closet, Susana was amazed: How posh is this!. A room full of limited edition couture wedding dresses from famous designers. Susana touched the decorative crushed diamonds on the bralette of one of the wedding dresses and her eyes lit up. The crushed diamonds on this, theyre all real diamonds, right? The cut is very high quality, very sparkly and exquisite, not rhinestones at first nce. Susanna scoffs withughter, If I hadnt picked up one more size after having a baby, I would have picked one to borrow for a few days. Then Ill lend it to you when youre thinner. Susannas eyes widened, Are you serious? Its your wedding dress. Many of them have never been worn, so Ill lend them to you to try on, lest you return them to me. But you cant warn Severo Laris. Susana: Sure, but its barbaric to have all these expensive wedding dresses on disy, Mrs. God, give me a husband like Severo!. Soon after, Susana visited Pa Roucos room full of glittering jewelry, all from famous designers. So many Pa Roucos are unfamiliar to me because they have not worn them. Susana picked up a diamond ring and put it on her finger, squealing with envy, How have you resisted the temptation to look at this room full of jewels without hanging them on your body, fellow Pa Rouco, if I may ask? Susana picked up five or six diamond rings and put them on her finger. Pa Rouco looked at her strangely, Dont you think its ugly on the hands all over?. Pa Rouco: Arent you afraid that a mugger will cut off your hand to steal your diamond ring? Susana sent a scare: How do you get a ck hole in this thing when its such a wonderful thing to have a hand full of diamonds. Susana started to take the diamond ring off her hand, it was horrible to cut her hand or something. When Susana finally left, she took some rings from Pa Rouco, not wedding rings, of course, but also from a famous designer, and Susana was overjoyed. Susana: Paulita, the next time you have some jewelry and costume jewelry that you dont like, remember to give it to me, I want it. Rufio: Mr. a Susana, am I poor for you? Susana: You only have to go and see Paulitas room full of haute couture wedding dresses and you will see how poor I am. Rufio: Rufio leaned closer and whispered to Severo Laris: Can you think about my brother while you are being so aggressive with your wife? Im in deep shit because of you. Is this how you treat Pa Roucos wife? Now thats offering a little god. Pa Rouco frowned slightly, Rufio, what are you mumbling about? Rufio rubs his nose: fuck, what good ears Pa Rouco has. Severo Laris patted Rufio on the shoulder: Take care, brother, take care, take care, take care, dont say goodbye. Rufio: a couple of ghosts. Chapter 985: Professor Laris’ guide to spoiling (3) After the first nine days, Severo Laris took Pa Rouco back to Imperial for work. On New Years Eve, Rufio and Susana called Severo Laris and Pa Rouco to go hiking with them. Seven years ago, they climbed Monte Pullo together. I was young and the memories are fond. This time, however, Susana was determined to do the cable car, but Severo Laris and Pa Rouco still opted to climb the mountain. So Rufio apanied Susana in the cable car up the mountain. Severo Laris holds Pa Roucos hand as they climb the mountain together at a leisurely pace. Halfway up the mountain, Pa Rouco stopped climbing: Severo, Im tired. Severo Laris looked at her with tender affection and, without saying a word, knelt down in front of her: Climb, Ill carry you. Pa Rouco, with a row of little white teeth, climbed on Severo Laris back, threw her arms around his neck and said with a smile, Severo, do you remember seven years ago, when we climbed Mount Pullo together, here, you also carried me up the mountain? Severo Laris carried his delicate wife on his back as if she were a treasure, Remember. How can I forget? Pa Rouco tilted her head and looked at the side of his handsome face, Then promise me you will carry me for the rest of my life. Sure. Pa Rouco murmured, Ive been fed fattely, now Im a little heavy? Its really heavy.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. Pa Rouco: Is he a pig? The girl blew out her beard and red, I only weigh ny pounds!. Severo Laris: My whole world is on my back, so it weighs. The expression on the little girls back face was smug. After a while, Pa Rouco leaned over her shoulder and said, Severo, what am I going to do if you keep feeding me like this from now on and I turn out big and fat? Severo Laris couldnt help himself, With your little body, you wouldnt weigh a hundred kilos if you ate chocte and cake every day. How do you know, you used to say I wouldnt make it to ny kilos, but now I havent made it to ny kilos. Then youll grow another ten pounds of meat for me. Pa Rouco walked up to him and shouted in his ear, Im afraid if I grow any fatter, you wont be able to carry me! I can carry you if you grow another twenty kilos. Then Ill be fat! Severo Laris: Its good to be fat. A little more fat so I can be a little more. Pa Rouco reached out her little hand and tugged mischievously on her husbands ear, Severo-san, then you have to go ahead and feed me. First set yourself a small goal, 90 pounds. Pa Rouco found this a little hard, she hadnt weighed ny-five pounds since she was a little girl and now at ny pounds she was at her peak. Believe it or not, I still believe you. Severo Laris smiled fondly, Believe what?. Pa Rouco: Believe everything your partner Severo says! The trip was punctuated with stops, jokes andughter and soon we reached the top of the hill. Pa Rouco, with an SLR around her neck, slid off Severo Laris back and ran under the big tree of the century-old pine. Severo,e here and take a picture with me! Seven years ago, they also stood under this big tree and had their picture taken together. Severo Laris walked by with his long legs and the couple found a random passerby to take their picture. As at the beginning, Pa Rouco was hugging Severo Laris around the waist, with her little head nestled in Severo Laris arms, smiling brightly and prettily. Severo Laris, for his part, wrapped his arms around her, lowering his eyes slightly as the camera faded, his gaze fixed and dominant on the person nestled in his arms. When a passerby finished taking their picture and handed the camera back to Pa Rouco, she couldnt help but exim, What a handsome man and woman, so perfect for each other, that one I just randomly took was perfect. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco took a look at the camera photos and were satisfied. After the photo shoot, Severo Laris called Rufio and asked where they were. Rufio said, You just got to the mountain, youve been flirting for a long time, havent you? Susanna and I have burned incense and gone down in the cable car! Well be waiting for you in the parking lot at the bottom of the hill!. Severo Laris walked toward the church with his arm around Pa Rouco and said, Theyve gone down the hill, dont mind them. Pa Rouco: Rufio is here to go up the mountain, hes here to ride the cable car! Severo Laris joked, Hes here to ride the cable car, youre here to ask me to take you, Im here to return the favor. Pa Rouco: At least Ive made it halfway up the mountain! Severo Laris rubbed his little head, Should I be thankful you made it halfway up the mountain in the first ce, instead of screaming about being tired a third of the way up? Thats right. Severo Laris looked at his young wife with a smile in his eyes, Mrs. Laris has worked hard. Pa Rouco took Severo Laris big hand and walked to the church, Come,e, lets burn incense and pay our respects. Severo Laris bought incense and knelt with Pa Rouco on a futon in the church, lita praying. After offering incense and paying their respects, the two men left the church. Not far awayy a pale devotee. Pa Rouco saw him at once and wrinkled her white forehead, Severo, its him, cursing for us to part. Severo Laris and Pa Rouco were too smart and the faithful saw them naturally. The Believer stopped with his broom and straightened his gaze to watch Severo Laris and Pa Rouco at close range, with a glint of surprise in his eyes. Believer sighed, I cant believe we are still together, what a blessing. Pa Rouco heard him say this and immediately ran to confront him, Were together and were in your way? The world of cause and effect, there is cause and effect, the big world, you and I are not meant to meet, we meet in passing, I just want to remind the girl that the person in front of me is not a good person, I remind her in good faith, there is no malice. Pa Rouco doesnt believe it: I say that Severo Laris is my good man, thats all there is to it. The believer smiled: If the girl is persistent, the old monk will say no more. Pa Rouco: You shouldnt have said anything else to begin with, you know the saying that its better to tear down a temple than a marriage? The girl said yes. Pa Rouco looked at him and snarled, Its been seven years, Severo Laris and I are back together, and you still havent be a teacher, so clearly youre too shallow to go through the heavens, and thats why your words are a bunch of nonsense! Stunned and sulking at Pa Roucos words, the believer turned away with a wave of his sleeve, The vertical son is hopelessly stubborn! Pa Rouco: The incorrigible one is you! Why do you wear a robe if you are the one in charge of the affairs of the world! Whippersnapper! Severo Larisughed and tugged at her, ncing at the devotees back and saying fearlessly, Its just the madness of an old monk, leave him alone. Pa Rouco puffed up, Watch out if I tear down your temple! Ill put you out of a job. Severo Laris couldnt help himself, Well, as Mrs. Laris says, tear down his temple. Really? Severo Laris eyes were serious: Really, I never lie to you. Later, the church on Mount Pulo was moved and the MO Group, in coboration with the municipality, nned and built it as a grade 5Andscape site. The old monk, never to be heard from again. Severo Laris once said, If Buddha wants to keep me and Pa Rouco together, then I will kill Buddha; if Heaven wants to separate me and Pa Rouco, then I will kill Heaven. No fear. Pa Roucos Severo Laris, in armor, is invincible. Chapter 986: Professor Laris’ Guide to Spoiling (4) One day, Susana and Pa Rouco talk on the phone. Mostly Susana, the talkative one, speaks. You know, Lastra and Engracia are together, these two are not even from the same world, but they can break the dimension together, its amazing. paulita, do you think Engracia cant marry Severo Laris, so she is deliberately provoking Lastra to get revenge on Severo Laris? Pa Rouco rolled her eyes at Susanas nerve-wracking idea. Why didnt I realize before that you had such a good imagination, why dont you go write a novel?. Susana: Im not good at writing novels, but seriously, do you think Engracia likes Lastra or not? If she doesnt, it would be very bad for Sister Lastra!. Why would Engracia be with Lastra if she didnt like Lastra? Engracia is not one to settle for less. Besides, she has never had a rtionship with Severo Laris, so what reason would she have to use Lastra to get back at my family, Severo Laris? Pa Rouco Groucho: Dont listen to my Severo Laris. Susana said, And yes, even if he is using Lastra to get back at Severo Laris, your Severo Laris family ispletely out of the loop. But I hear theyre getting married soon, so I guess you and Severo Laris will be invited to the wedding then. Pa Rouco emitted a hmm, not paying much attention. June in Imperial is hot and its a good time for swimming. Susana said, Paulita lets go swimming in the pool. Dont you have to watch the kids? My son just fell asleep, his grandmother will see himter, I have nothing to do this afternoon. After the appointment, Pa Rouco readily agreed. Grab your bathing suit and yourpel and get ready to leave. Just as she was about to leave the house, Severo Laris returned. Blocking her at the door, What are you doing with that swim ring? Susana asked me to go swimming. Ill walk you there, Im notfortable with you driving alone. Pa Rouco: What its like to be watched by your husband from 360 degrees. Pa Rouco: Im happy! When they reached the car, Severo Laris leaned over to buckle his wifes seat belt. Stepfords wife asked puzzled, Severo, others say that before marriage it is the groom who watches his bride, after marriage it changes and it bes the wife who watches her husband, but why before and after our marriage it is you who watches me. Severo Laris looked at her, Dont you feel free anymore?. He didnt hold her back from anything, she thought. Pa Rouco: No, its just that I feel very safe with you watching me all day long. But could the act of not letting him order a barbecue in the middle of the night be changed? When they reached the entrance to the pool, Severo Laris stopped the car and Pa Rouco got out with her swimming ring in her arms, sending a kiss to Severo Laris neck before getting out. Like a father watching his son learn to swim in a pool. A few minutes after Pa Rouco left, Severo Laris, restless, followed him inside. Pa Rouco entered the pool and joined Susana before they both headed together to the womens locker room to change into their swimsuits. Pa Rouco is attractive and so is her body, sporting a gorgeous revealing swimsuit, with a slim waist and a beautiful, pure and delicate look that soon attracts the attention of many men in the pool.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Susana reached over and pulled the fabric of Pa Roucos white breast and whispered to her, Where are those mens eyes, they are not nice, call your Severo Laris toe overter and take them out. Pa Rouco holds up her swim ring and is about to get into the water when lita. Severo Laris approached wearing a white shirt and ck pants. Pa Rouco: What brings you here? Severo Laris nced at the bathing suit his petite wife was wearing and his eyes deepened as he pulled a bath towel from Susanas hand and wrapped Pa Rouco in it. Youre going to catch cold in so little clothing. With the eyes of those men in the pool, staring directly at Pa Rouco with reckless abandon, Severo Laris wanted to sink his teeth into her. Pa Rouco frowned, But Im going to swim in the water. Severo Laris put his arm around his petite wife and said, Go home and Ill swim with you in the pool at home. Cheat, swimming in the home pool must have turned into a swim in the bathtub. I wasnt going to paddle in the tub and have to be squeezed by him! But I have to stay with Susannah. And then, Lita dropped the towel from her body, revealing a seductive figure. The skin is white and beautiful, the skin is like fat, and the legs are slender and well-proportioned. Severo Laris throat slides, unable to contain himself. Stepping forward, he caught his little wife in a horizontal embrace and reced the towel on her round, white chest. Later, Severo Laris bought a pool for his wife to swim in. With Severo Laris work piling uptely, time with Pa Rouco has been a bit scarce. Right now, Severo Laris is working in his studio and Pa Rouco is ying the piano in the living room. She ys everything from Beethovens C minor to Chopins E t major. She didnt leave Severo Laris alone for a minute. After a while, when Severo Laris had almost finished with his business, he came out of the studio and saw someone who was bored as an oyster on the piano, and couldnt help butugh softly. Pa Rouco: What are youughing at? Severo Laris walked over and sat down next to her, pressing a few piano keys and looking at her fondly, Bored? Beethoven couldnt y my sadness and boredom. Severo Laris: Soon after, Severo Laris approached with Othello and said, Pa Rouco,e y indoor ser with me. Pa Rouco immediately got up from the piano, pounced on him and threw herself on top of Severo Laris. So the two of them yed futsal all afternoon, with Pa Rouco ying on her back. Severo Laris gives in and messes up. In the afternoon, Severo Laris is at work and Pa Rouco is at her desk watching cartoons and eating potato chips. The next day, Severo Laris had an extra oil mark on his contract. When they got to the group, Salvino said, This contract is dirty, should I rewrite it? The big boss has a cleanliness problem, which Salvino remembers well. Severo Laris took a look at the grease marks, the grease marks left by Pa Roucos French fries, and said, No, the kids put them on. Salvino: What kind of children does the boss have at home? Its just the unconscious of the wife It is something that Salvino does not dare to say, to withhold. Severo Laris had a meeting and Pa Rouco made a Facebook video call to Severo Laris. Pa Rouco was choosing a lipstick and asked Severo Laris, Severo, which one do you think looks good?. Severo Laris had a meeting and defected to help Ms. Laris choose a lipstick shade. Once selected, the selection took ten minutes. Executives waited with their faces unhinged. High level: The little wife of the Laris family is hard to please! Is she a wife to marry, shes clearly a little god! After the meeting, an ill-informed senior official sympathized with Severo Laris and said Professor Laris, although Mrs. Laris is a daughter of the Rouco family, we at MO Group do not have to please her, we have no business dealings. As a man, I sympathize with you. My daughter is a sensible woman and a businesswoman, so if Professor Laris doesnt mind, I will introduce her to you after the divorce. Severo Laris dark eyes turned to a senior executive: Which one of you has seen that Im in deep water and wants a divorce? High level: Didnt he? Severo Laris: I will never get a divorce in my life. With that said, he turned and walked out of the meeting room. Salvino said to one of the executives, Director Ho, you are very insensitive, do you know how happy our Professor Laris is when she gets married? How high? The happy people want to keep the monarch out of work from now on. A top executive: is this true? Chapter 987: You’re Worth the Earth (1) Half a monthter, Pa Rouco ran into Engracia while shopping at Galeries Lafayette. Lastra and Engracia shop for wedding essories at Galeries Lafayette. Lastra went over first to say hello and asked, Paulita, alone, why didnt you ask Senor Severo to apany you? Pa Rouco said, Its not the end of Saturday, hes not off, Severo Laris is not on vacation, why is Lastra on vacation, is he absent from work on a weekday? Lastra has been working for Severo Laris as CFO of MO Group for almost a year. Lastra smiled, looked at Engracia who was not far away and said, Im getting married, arent I? Mr. Severo has given me a leave of absence to prepare the wedding. You are getting married, eh? Lastra said, Yes, Ive been dating for most of the year and Ive met the parents, so Im ready to get married. Engracia reached over, took Lastras arm and suggested, Since we happened to meet, why dont we have lunch together? Pa Rouco didnt refuse, following the pair of Lastra and Engracia, who were definitely rubbing it in. I happened to be alone and not eating. I chose a steakhouse, Pa Rouco hadnt had a steak in a while and she was craving this. She ordered the Filet Mignon. While waiting for the food, Lastra went to the bathroom and Engracia and Pa Rouco were the only ones left at the table. Engracia took the wedding invitation out of her purse and said, Since I ran into her, Im giving you the wedding invitation now, Im marrying Lastra and youreing with Severo Laris. Engracia hands Pa Rouco a wedding invitation generously designed in red. Pa Rouco took it and nonchntly asked, You really like Lastra? Engracia was stunned, not expecting her to ask this question. Pa Rouco: Do you doubt? Is it a dislike? Engracia looked at her with a childish look and shook her head smiling. No, its just that I feel a little ufortable with you, Pa Rouco, always living in your own world and not caring about other peoples business and suddenly asking about me and Lastra. Cant I ask, Lastra is a good friend of Severo Laris anyway, shouldnt I worry about him? Engracia smiled slightly, took a sip of lemonade and said, You should. You havent answered me whether you like Lastra or not. Engracia looked at her sharply and said, Dont worry, I lost interest in Severo Laris a long time ago, the person I like now is indeed Lastra. Pa Rouco pouted and said, Im not afraid that you still lust after Severo Laris, I didnt think of you as my love interest or rival when you used to lust after Severo Laris. Its just that Lastra seems quite nice to me, and it would be very bad for Lastra if you didnt like him and stayed married to him. Engracia couldnt help but chuckle under her breath, Pa Rouco, you know how sometimes you talk in a really offensive, underhanded way? Pa Rouco bottled her juice through a straw, took a couple of sips and let out an ooh. Engracia shook her head and said, Pa Rouco, arent you at all curious as to when I died with Severo Laris? Pa Rouco said, If you want to talk, Im willing to listen. But the matter has nothing to do with Severo Laris, whether or not you are dead to him. Heh.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. With the face of an angel, she speaks with her usual venom. Engracia asked rhetorically, Didnt you ever think that some woman could take Severo Laris away from you, Pa Rouco? Yes. Engracia said, I had such an opportunity seven years ago, but my education and my dignity would not allow it. Pa Rouco: When? Engracia smiled slightly and said, You and Severo Laris broke up for good, you took a break from school and went back to La Ciudad Santa to recuperate, and Severo Laris was often home alone at that time, drunk and unconscious, and I used to go to the Imperial neighborhood at that time, and I had several opportunities to sleep with him while he was delirious and make him responsible for me. If I had done that then, probably you, Pa Rouco, would never have loved Severo Laris as a man again. But if you really take advantage of someone to do something so low, even if Severo Laris and I are really finished, you are finished too, Severo Laris doesnt love you at all, and even if he marries you, you will still be a widow, and then you will not only be destroying Severo Laris and me, but you will also be destroying your own happiness for life for the rest of your life. Engracia said, Youre right, I just thought of all the consequences, so my sanity kept me awake. Pa Rouco said, You have always been an intelligent person, who never does anything to hurt anyone. You know Severo Laris doesnt like you at all, so you dont waste your time with him either. Engracia smiled mockingly, You think Im too sensible, when you were separated from Severo Laris for seven years, Severo Laris was working alone in New York, I flew to New York many times to look for him, even if we didnt talk about our feelings, I thought it was good for us to talk about work and finances. I thought that even if I couldnt get over you for a while, I could be Engracia, I was like Severo Laris, I was always with him, I would talk to him about work, even if I couldnt be a confidant, at least I was a confidant, and as time went by, he knew it was no longer possible with you, so little by little he would start a new rtionship. But I underestimated his obsession with you in the end, and I found outter that everything he had worked for in New York was because of you. Pa Rouco, you are like a tattoo engraved on his heart. Once I wanted to put aside my dignity and go after him, I thought, you Pa Rouco didnt make it by bothering him, if you could, why couldnt I? When Im with him, he always talks about work, the international financial situation and venture capital, but he doesnt know that sometimes I want to talk to him about life, even if its about you. If he had contacted me to mention you and talk about you, it would mean that maybe he was willing to slowlye to grips with the feelings you have had in the past, but Severo Laris has never gotten over your rtionship. Pa Rouco, I know you are good, you are from a good family, you are intelligent and quite pretty, but your personality is not good at all, you are willful, clingy and immature, you are always picking on Severo Laris, I have always thought that you are not at all right for Severo Laris, and I even think that after you marry Severo Laris it wont be long before you find out that your personalities do not match and you will divorce. Pa Rouco was not impressed, But what you call my faults, those are not faults in Severo Laris eyes. Yes, in Severo Laris eyes, your capriciousness, your clinginess and your arrogance are good things, he likes you just the way you are, and sometimes I console myself that it is Severo Laris short-sightedness and his penchant for making a fool of himself that makes him choose a girl like you. Pa Rouco: It is you who says that I speak without knowing, you speak without knowing. Am I not telling the truth, Pa Rouco, and dont you dare say that you are not willful, arrogant or clingy?. Pa Rouco: Severo Laris says I can always be willful, he likes me to be willful like a child, and as for being arrogant, he is spoiled, and as for being clingy, he clings to me if I dont cling to him. Engracia scoffed lightly, So I lost, I was not as good as you Pa Rouco, I lost because of Severo Lariss liking and pampering of you Pa Rouco, Pa Rouco, I really hope, in your future married life with Severo Laris, you feel the crisis. Pa Rouco rambled, It was probably when Severo Laris died before me. Engracia: You win. Chapter 988: You’re Worth the Earth (2) At noon, after lunch with Engracia and Lastra, Pa Rouco picked up Engracias wedding invitations and got up with her purse, intending to leave first. Lastra said, Paulita, I guess you didnte by car. Pa Rouco couldnt help but wonder, How do you know? Lastra snorted a softugh, Mr. Severo next to his wifes ve, how can he befortable with you going out alone. Pa Rouco felt helpless, He confiscated my drivers license and I cant drive. Then Engracia and I will drive you back and save you a cab. Pa Rouco said, No, Im going to go to the office to see Severo Laris and while Im at it Ill pass on your wedding invitation. Lastra instructed, The group is close by, or you can ask Mr. Severo to send someone to pick you up, its pretty sunny outside, you dont want to get sunstroke. Pa Rouco nodded and scoffed, Lastra, when did you be more of a nag than Severo Laris, wont Mrs. Lastra be upset if you do that to the future Mrs. Lastra in the future? Engraciaughs, She gives me a lot of grief, I read for more than two hours and she takes the book away from me in one blow, saying its bad for the eyes. Pa Rouco looked at them in love, not as if they were pretending, and it was clear that they really liked each other. Pa Rouco motioned to them, Im leaving then, nco. When Pa Rouco left, Lastra called Severo Laris directly and told him where Pa Rouco was. After the call, Engracia looked at Lastra with a strange look. Why are you so worried about Pa Rouco? Lastra, your fiance is still sitting next to you. Lastra smiled elegantly, approached Engracias shoulder and exined patiently, You dont even know how much of a ve Mr. Severo is, if I didnt report this, Mr. Severo would give me a hard time. If anything happens to Mrs. Laris, my annual sry of ten million dors will not be enough to cover it. Engracia gave him a nk stare, Outrageous, have you all be Pa Roucos ves? I dont think shes a ve. You dont have to be hostile to Pa Rouco, Zeng. Pa Rouco sometimes speaks badly and tells the truth, and its true that people who tell the truth are not very popr nowadays Engracia said deliberately and coldly, Why did you marry me if you think Pa Rouco is as good as Severo Laris? Pa Rouco is not bad as a friend, but as a wife I cant stand her. Mr. Severo and she are perfect for each other, they are perfect for each other, and as for me, Im better off with my ssmate. Having said this, Lastra gave Engracia a kiss on the cheek. Engracia warmed up and red at him, What are you doing in public?. Lastra raised an eyebrow, I kiss my fiance and I dont have to bother anyone else? Engracia picked up her purse, stood up and kicked him, Go on, go deliver the wedding invitations to your other friends. Okay. Lastra got up and walked over, taking Engracias hand in one hand and grabbing the bag from Engracias hand in the other, slung over one shoulder. Climbing into the passenger seat, Engracia looked at the calendar; she and Lastra were getting married early next month.? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. I cant help but think back to my younger days in college. Time went by so fast, she and Severo Laris met when they were students at Imperial University, and at the time, she thought she would never look at another man after meeting Severo Laris in her life. But now, she is getting married to this man, Lastra. Her husband, to whom she will be married for the rest of her life, is not as stunning and waspish as Severo Laris, but kind and refined, with a good sense of humor. Meeting Pa Rouco today brought back memories of her past. The third year since Severo Laris and Pa Rouco separated, and Severo Laris had a sessful start to his career in New York. She had traveled from Washington to visit Severo Laris, thinking that, even if he did not feel love for her, he at least had a special attachment to an old friend. The two toured the lively and colorful street scene of Wall Street at night. Talking about some of the things going on in the private equity industry. But soon, Severo Laris eyes were drawn to a Chinese-run fast-food cart store not far away. Severo Laris groaned, Wait a minute, Im going to get something. He saw Severo Laris walking to the fast food cart, then buying a cup oftte and a bowl of spicy stew and putting it away. When Severo Laris returned, he looked at him in amusement and asked, Since when do you like this stuff? In the world of mature adults,ttes and spicy stew are snacks, and unhealthy ones at that. Severo Laris: This is my dinner tonight. He was so busy at work that he hadnt eaten yet. She looked at him with good humor and amusement, helpless to the core, Well, at least Im a beautiful woman, is it really appropriate for you to buy your own dinner in front of a beautiful woman? Shouldnt you invite me over for a candlelight dinner or something? Severo Laris pped his forehead as an afterthought and smiled slightly like a gentleman, Forgotten. Thinking he was eating nonchntly to save time, she said, Even if youre busy at work, you have to eat on time, how can you eat this? Severo Laris gaze suddenly darkened and unconsciously said, Like when I miss her. Engracia holds her forehead: This one, although Severo Laris did not name her, knew he was referring to Pa Rouco, a woman who hadpletely disappeared from Severo Laris world. So, were you talking to me about something while you were thinking about another woman? She was so haughty and defiant that at that moment she was furious and couldnt resist saying, Severo Laris, you tell a woman that you love another woman, no wonder youre single. May you be alone for the rest of your life. The memory of her blurting out those words and clicking her heels in embarrassment as she walked quickly forward. But then Severo Laris was faintly heard behind him muttering, If it werent for her, whats wrong with being single for the rest of your life? Perhaps it was then that he diedpletely of love for Severo Laris. Henceforth, few flew to New York to meet the man named Severo Laris. Later, Severo Laris career grew and her group, which also had business rtions with the MO Group, never hid from the fact that she had been a student and close friend of Severo Laris, and must have let him gopletely by then. Not avoiding it is the only way to really let it go. Good thing a geek like Severo Laris is only worthy of a geek like Pa Rouco. Engracia snapped out of her memories, closed the window, turned her head to the man driving beside her and reached out to shake his arm. Lastra looked at her with a slight smile, releasing one hand and intecing his fingers. Engracia leaned slightly to her side, leaning against Lastras shoulder, and said, I didnt know before how wonderful it was to be in love, I thought it was wonderful to like someone. Lastra smiled slightly, And may I ask Ms. Now does Lastra appreciate how wonderful it is to have two lovers in love? Engracia closed her eyes slightly, satisfied, Of course. Maybe Severo Laris and Pa Rouco, because of the beauty of their love for each other, have to stay together even if they have gone through a lot of pain, because the sweetness of their love for each other is so sweet that even if they swallow the ss crumbs, they will still be happy to be together. To love someone is to be happy, to be miserable, to be lost, but to love each other is unparalleled beauty. Chapter 989: You are worth on Earth (3) Pa Rouco was weed into the MO group by Salvino, who was sent by Severo Laris. When Pa Rouco entered the office, Salvino told her, Maam, wait a moment in the chiefs office, he is in a meeting and will be up in about fifteen minutes. Pa Rouco sat in Severo Laris reclining chair, swiveled it around and sat down to wait for Severo Laris. Salvino asks, Does the wife drink milk or juice? Pa Rouco said, I would like some coffee, I am a little sleepy. Salvino hesitated for a moment and said, Er Mrs. Salvino, the boss warned me that he wouldnt let you drink coffee if you came, its not good for your stomach. Milk, then. Salvino was greatly relieved, Yes, Im going to get ready. If the little God really wanted coffee, he didnt know who to listen to. The little God in the owners house is really hard to serve. Three minutester, Salvino brings a ss of hot milk, only to see Pa Rouco unwrapping a bag of potato chips and eating them. Fried potato crumbs, and dropped on the expensivemb carpet. Salvino: Salvino couldnt resist remembering: That, madam, you should know that the boss has a cleaning problem, right?. Pa Rouco shuddered, He did? With me, he doesnt seem like a neat freak. He often eats what she cant finish, itsmon for him to share a straw when he goes for milk and coffee, and he even eats his half-eaten apples. Is this how a cleanliness freak should behave? The owner has a real fetish for cleanliness and will call the cleaning service toe and clean up any tufts of hair on the carpet. Pa Rouco looked at her fingertips, which were a little greasy from eating potato chips, Salvino handed her the milk from the tray in his hand, You can drink the milk first, maam, while I clean the carpet. Pa Rouco: Good or bad. After Salvino cleared the carpet, his eyes fixed on the bag of barbecue-vored potato chips half-eaten on his desk, which was hugely out of keeping with the style of the office, and Salvino contemted it for three seconds, trying to throw the unfinished bag in the trash. Pa Rouco silently reached out and took the package of potato chips into her arms. Salvino: All right, no need to throw away. Salvino: Then, madam, you rest while I go out. You want more chips, carpet The implication is to be careful and stop throwing potato crumbs on the carpet. But it was Mrs. Laris, and Salvino couldnt bring himself to say the words out loud. Pa Rouco nodded with unmistakable sincerity: Go ahead, Im not going to eat. Salvino sighed in relief, Eh, fine, fine. Pa Rouco, a bit bored, leaned over the table, fiddled with her phone and sent an emoji to Severo Laris Facebook. The little person in that emoji had slit eyes with the text: Tu Diosito is esperando que lleves aer bien (Your little God is waiting for you to take her to eat well). Severo Laris was in a meeting and did not look at his phone. After Pa Rouco finished her ss of hot milk, her drowsiness was too resistant and she fell asleep on Severo Laris desk. In the dream, she eats potato chips and stains all the carpets in Severo Laris office. Severo Laris scolds her and then runs away from home. Afterwards, Severo Laris did everything he could to find her again and get her toe home with him. Surely it was a dream, how could Severo Laris argue with her for eating potato chips and dirtying the carpet in his office? Pa Rouco in her dream, smiling cheekily. Because in her dream, she punished Severo Laris for kneeling in the Mythos after she went home with him. But, in the end, she was also unfortunate, and Severo Laris punished her physically, in bed. After the meeting, Severo Laris went straight to his office. Salvino said, The wife is waiting for you in her office. When the office door opens, Pa Rouco is seen asleep on her desk. Salvino: This As soon as the words left his lips, Severo Laris lowered his voice and said, Go ahead, get to work. Okay. After Salvino leaves, Severo Laris enters the office, closes the door and approaches with long legs and a lighter step. He picks up a thin nket as he passes by the couch. He approached her and realized she was dreaming, and it looked like a good dream, because she was smiling andughing out loud. Severo Laris gently covered her with the nket he carried in his hand, reached out and stroked her little head, and sat down in the other chair beside her. He read the newspaper and she slept with her back to him. Severo Laris would nce up from time to time at her sleeping face and notice that she was still smiling sweetly and he couldnt help but wonder what she was dreaming. So happy. As he put the paper down, he couldnt help but notice her little expression. Pa Rouco, who was sleeping on her back, woke up with a slight frown as her arms went numb. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Severo Laris sitting next to her. Severo Laris looked at her with a loving look, Wake up?. Pa Rouco: Have you finished the meeting? Its been a while, what was that dream you just had,ughing so hard. Pa Rouco: I dreamed you were kneeling Mirto. Severo Laris looked amused at his petite wife as he pulled her up onto hisp, Mrs. Laris, Miss. Severo kneeling Myrtle, are you happy? Who asked you to lecture me? Severus Laris was stunned, When did I ever lecture you?? N?velDrama.Org - All rights reserved. In a dream. Severo Laris: So Mrs. Laris punished me in a dream to kneel on the Mythos? Hmm. Instead, Severo Laris was curious, What did you do in your dream to make her lecture you? Pa Rouco said, Surely it was Miss. Salvino who reminded me before I went to bed that you had a cleanliness problem and told me to try not to drop crumbs on the carpet when I ate my potatoes, so I dreamed that I dropped crumbs all over the floor when I ate them and you ended up scolding me, and then I got angry and left the house. Severo Laris shouted, For this I can scold you?. Pa Rouco, still not quite awake and with a sleepy frown, snuggled against Severo Laris arms, her voicezy, Salvino says you have a fetish for cleanliness, all I know is that you have an obsession with putting things away neatly, but when have you ever had a fetish for cleanliness, howe I dont know? Besides, his OCD was cured by her. Severo Laris kissed her forehead downward and said sweetly, Im not clean at all when ites to you, and it would be strange if you knew I was. That is, drinkingttes through a straw. Severo Laris saw the half-eaten bag of potato chips on the desk and said, How dare Salvino say youre not allowed to eat potato chips. He doesnt say Im not allowed, he just tells me to watch the carpet. Severo Laris: Its okay to eat the carpet if you want to. Shortly thereafter, Salvino had an urgent document delivered from the New York headquarters, forgot that his wife was still inside and forgot to knock on the door, and walked through it. The result was that the wife was seen sitting on the bosssp eating potato chips while he hugged her and read a newspaper. The potato crumbs fell on the clean ck suit pants of the boss, who didnt even raise an eyebrow in concern. Where is this, where is this cleanliness? What a scam! Later, throughout the MO Group, a good story spread. It is said that Severo Laris worshipped his wife and turned Mrs. Laris into a little god, and that their affection remained strong and burning for years. Later, the Little God returns to the MO Group and bumps into his secretary as the Big Boss helps his wife Stepford with her eyebrows. Andter, bumping into an employee, Little God hugged Big Boss and petntly called Severo, and Big Boss even looked down and pointed his slender finger at his cheek for Little God to give him a kiss. From then on, the image of the big boss as a steely-faced, high-minded, cool-headed person has fallen by the wayside. It turns out that Severo Laris is not a god, Severo Laris is a normal man when ites to Pa Rouco. Later, Pa Rouco changed her Facebook nickname from La familia RoucoPaulita to El Diosito de Familia Severo. Chapter 990: Their Secret (1) The backyard pond of Severo Laris Vi Moon Lake Road is teeming with fish.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. One day, Severo Laris goes out to work and asks Pa Rouco to feed the fish. Paulita sits on the edge of the pond, endlessly scattering the fish food. When Severo Laris returned from work in the afternoon, Mrs. Laris took the rare initiative to approach the door and give him the customary smile. Then, reaching for the suit jacket she took off, she said, Honey, I work hard. Severo Laris brow furrowed and his eyes shed like lightning as he stared incredulously at her smiling little face. What did you call me? Paulita smiled with a mouthful of tiny white teeth, Honey. Severo Laris grabbed his wife and pulled her into his arms for a kiss. Surge by this name. Someone, still unsuspecting, continued to call him softly, Severo. Severo Laris cant help himself. He kissed his little wife for a long time. While eating dinner, Costis suddenly shooed a fish from the backyard. Severo Laris wonders, does Ribs still get into the water to fish? Miss. Severo went to the backyard pond and saw all those valuable fish species floating on the surface, dead. Severo Laris: Paulita winked helplessly at him, Honey, I really fed him like you asked me to, its your fish that are too delicate. The corner of Severo Laris eye twitched and he asked, How much fish food did you give them?. Paulita said, I was afraid they would get hungry and spill all that big bag of fish food. Honey, Im good with your fish! Severo Laris: Mrs. Laris, the fish wont starve to death, but it will hold out. Paulita said Oh, I just want to be nice to them! Severo Larisughed and reached out to stroke his petite wifes little head, But youre going too far with them, lita. Late at night, Pa Rouco, lying in Severo Laris arms, is asleep. Severo Laris, looking at his wife in his arms, immensely content and not too sleepy, gently withdrew his arm and got out of bed with a lighter movement. And then he went to the study. Severo Laris, dressed in house clothes, sits in his chair and opens the small drawer hidden at the back of his desk, which contains a series of thick notebooks that Pa Rouco never goes through, since many of them are notes for her academic profession. And of all those notebooks, there is one ced in the center that is particrly unique. It is Severo Lariss diary, in which he recorded many of his life moments. At most, it was about what happened between him and Mrs. Laris. At first, Severo Laris was not in the habit of keeping a diary, but seven years ago, after his breakup with Pa Rouco, he wrote in it during those lonely days in New York, when he lived alone untilte at night with nothing to do and no desire to work. Severo Laris used to keep many secrets in his heart, butter, all of them were shared with Mrs. Rouco. There was only one secret that he had never mentioned to her, and that he did not n to mention to her in theing days. Severo Laris opened his thick notebook, took out a ck pen, and wrote in his diary Suddenly, I remembered the first time I met her. She always thought our first meeting was on the grounds of The Rouco Family, but it was actually an extremely hot summer day when I met her when she was kidnapped by Leopoldo at the age of ten. At the time, I was seventeen and she was ten. I had thought it was impossible for two worlds like ours to intersect, like a bird of prey and a fish, one in the sky and the other in the water; a bird of prey cannot dive into the water and a fish cannot jump out of the water to live. That summer, she was kidnapped by Leopoldo and trapped in the small locked kitchen behind the old house where our family lived, abandoned and unused. Its funny how stupid Leopoldo was to kidnap someone and not hide them in a hidden ce, instead of throwing them in the house. It turns out that my stuffy little study cubicle was connected to the small, abandoned kitchen. In the middle of the night, as I was losing sleep because I was about to take exams, I heard a whisper of distress in the kitchen, but it was so faint and mosquito-like that it was hard to hear without listening carefully. I grabbed the shlight and headed for the small kitchen in the back, which was locked, and kicked open the closed, rotting wooden door when I heard someone inside. As soon as I approached with the shlight, I saw a pair of dark, clear, wide-open eyes staring at me. Technically speaking, that was the first time I really knew her. Of course, it was only when I learned that she was the girl Leopoldo had kidnapped that I remembered seeing her at her birthday party at the Rouco familypound, but I didnt remember seeing her before. I was only ten years old, still very young, with delicate but uneducated features, and in that critical situation, not to say that I did not want to recall that memory in the long history of my life. Because of Leopoldos kidnapping, I failed my first entrance exams and because of Leopoldo, my previous life was full of sorrow. Why would I want to remember the ten-year-old girl who was kidnapped by Leopoldo? It is toote to forget. Butter, after I learned that Lita was the girl, I often remembered. At the time, she was trapped in a small, dark, musty kitchen, and when she saw mee in with a shlight, she moaned and whimpered, despite the ck tape over her mouth, and begged me, with her clear eyes, to save her. Her hands and feet were tied with nylon ropes, her clean little white face was dirty, her long soft hair was probably stuck to her face because she hadnt washed it in days, and her surroundings were filthy. I knew this was the girl Leopoldo had kidnapped and that Leopoldo was probably trying to extort money from her family. I ripped the ck tape off her mouth right away, but as soon as I did, she let out a panicked scream and I rushed to cover her mouth and warn her ear to shut up. Because, it would be more trouble for her to call out and draw people to her. She was very resourceful, and seeing that I meant no harm, she hastened to pitifully plead with me, Brother, can you get me out and Ill give you a lot of money. Seeing my silence, she looked at me again with wide eyes and continued nervously, Brother, I can give you all the money you want, and my father can give you lots and lots of money if you save me from getting out. I wanted to get her out, not for money, because after all Leopoldo was my biological father, and if he became a kidnapper and I saw this girl and didnt lend a hand, I would be an aplice. Leopoldo is an asshole, but I cant follow in his footsteps. I would save the girl, but I wouldnt let her go like that. If I let it go like that right away, Leopoldo would have suspected that I had let it go, and then I could have been killed by Leopoldo. I said, I can get you out, but it will take time. She was very anxious, ttening her little mouth, and with tears rolling down her face, she frowned a little and said to me, I havent seen my daddy for many days, I want to go home, brother can you get me out quickly? Chapter 991: Her Secret (2) She was pathetic, and with her delicate, lovely little face, it was hard to be cold-blooded. I finally gave in and said, Ill try. She mashed her little mouth and said, Brother, Im so hungry, do you have anything to eat, I dont want to starve to death. I remembered that I had two more meat buns at home and I went to sneak them and gave them to him. I untied the nylon string from her hand and she grabbed the meat bun with her dirty little hands and devoured it. I could tell she was very hungry. She gagged several times as she ate too fast, and feared Leopoldo would hear her, so she covered her mouth and kept her face red. I watched as she finished the meat bun and then retracted her hands with a nylon rope so Leopoldo wouldnt find out the hard way. She was terrified that I was lying to her and said, Brother, you are so handsome, you will keep your word, wont you? I couldnt answer her because the affair was, in fact, more than I could bear at my age. I was seventeen at the time and Id be lying if I said I wasnt scared or hesitant at all. Seeing my silence, he tenderly called out to me, Brother, brother? Brother, Im really scared, can you save me from this, Im sure Ill pay you backter?. Without thinking, I casually asked, How do you n to repay me?. She opened her little mouth and froze for a moment, as if she didnt expect me to answer, and then she said, My father will give you a lot of money, a lot, and you can live well without studying or working afterwards. I was a little out of it, I didnt even care what she said, my mind kept wondering if I should call the police or not. He thought it was because the conditions he pitched were not attractive enough and pouted again, Brother, if a lot of money is not enough, then when I grow up I will marry you and pay you for saving me with my body, okay? A ghost would know he was scamming me. When hees out, hell remember who I am. But the look in his eyes, surprisingly, was so sincere and innocent. I didnt care about those so-called rewards, and she didnt know what my doubts and worries were. Who knew that this ten-year-old girl, who thought too clearly, was looking at me with shy eyes, thinking that if I didnt say anything, I would reject her. She asked me weakly, Brother, do you think I look ugly?. She was pretty, prettier than any girl I had ever seen, ever. She added, Im young now, when I grow up Ill be handsome, brother, if you save me from going out, youll be saving your future wife, its a good deal. My somber mood received, surprisingly, a hint of pleasure from his naivety. I asked amused, How do you know youll always be okay when you grow up? What if, for example, you grow up crooked? There are few examples of that, too. She said confidently, Because my mom and dad are handsome, especially my dad, my dad is particrly handsome, the women in The Holy City adore him, everyone says I look like my dad, so I must be beautiful when I grow up, brother, save me, it wont be a loss. He had a few moments of amusement as he negotiated terms with me with a tug of his ear and spoke with childish exaggeration. Seeing that I hesitated to respond, he couldnt help but call me back, Brother? Brother, I saw that you were a good man and would definitely save me from leaving, thats why I agreed to marry you, there were many people I liked, but I didnt agree with everyone, brother, cant you back out? There was a glint in his dark, crystal-like eyes, so bright, there was no denying it. I didnt say yes, but I didnt say no either. When I left, he added, Brother, if you really dont save me from leaving, can you give me two more meat buns tomorrow? In case I starve to death, my father will definitely not pay. She retreated and looked very cute. I gave a vague mmm and put the ck tape back in her mouth. That night, after tossing and turning, I finally called the police, because Leopoldo was not only the kidnapper, but also my enemy. I called the police myself and sent him to jail. He probably wont die thinking that his own son was the one who called the police when his kidnapping for ransom failed. Nor did I imagine that my actions that night wouldpletely change the course of my life.This is from N?velDrama.Org. If fate had taken pity on me, it would probably have been to push me towards Pa Rouco. Later, when I remembered what she had said to me that night when I was ten years old, it was as if there was a n, a wheel of fate, that linked me to her that night. If you ask me one more time, brother, is it okay if I marry you with my body when I grow up? My answer, without a doubt, is yes. But fortunately, at the age of ten, her prophecy came true and she,ter, married me and is, at this moment, in my arms. It is the most pleasant thing in the world to have a person on your pillow, who is at the tip of your heart. It is enough to live in this beautifulnd, where the sun is strong and the waters are soft, and the wife of my Severo Laris is called Pa Rouco. Chapter 992: Her little love letter A diary about Severo Laris, containing many moments with Mrs. Laris. There is one that reads. Many people ask me why I fell in love with Pa Rouco when there are thousands of perfect girls in the world. These people must not understand that true love never asks if the other person is perfect. My Pa Rouco, she is not perfect, but in my eyes, the most interesting. I like her intelligence, she is always quick to learn, I give her a little push and she gets it. engracia is already considered one of the quite aplished and academically gifted girls, but Pa Rouco is even more responsive than her. Probably because Pa Roucos ssmate is applied and simple, like a child, and children are the ones who learn and absorb the most. I like to y backgammon and Monopoly with Pa Roucos ssmates. To outsiders, Im just ying with Mrs. Laris who hasnt grown up, but they dont know that while Im ying with Mrs. Laris, Mrs. Laris is ying with me. With Pa Rouco I was able to experience a time of abandon and youthful innocence that I had never experienced. Those people thought they were in love with Pa Roucos looks, her body, her education, her family Or all kinds of things, but they never really understood how wonderful Pa Roucos soul was. It takes someone like me, who has experienced all the heat in the world at a young age, to understand and appreciate how precious the innocence and recklessness of Pa Roucos peers is. I am in love with Pa Rouco, with her as a person and with her childishly funny soul. I love the way Pa Rouco looks at me with her eyes, her heart, full of me. There is so much weariness in the eyes of ordinary adults, there is always too much impurity mixed with love. When Pa Rouco looks at me, I really only exist in her world. Many people dont understand the reasons why Pa Rouco and I dont want to have children, and even behind her back, they say that Pa Rouco is selfish and think its Pa Roucos decision alone, its my decision and Pa Roucos decision. If I really wanted Pa Rouco to get pregnant, I could not have prevented it. Its something I have total control over. I could have gotten her pregnant and then apologized to her and said, lita, I was careless, why dont we have it. She would have said yes, even if she had a little tantrum, and in the end she would have said yes willingly. But Ive never been one to worry much, I have so few attachments in this world, and her, one of the few top priorities, Im afraid shell identally miscarry, as she did in the beginning, or hemorrhage in childbirth, or that pregnancy and childbirth will weaken her physically, andpared to those costs, I expect almost nothing less from this child. When Im not working, Im glued to her almost all the time, and after marriage, Im almost never separated from her for more than twenty-four hours. The longest time was three days. It was a business trip to Europe for work and she had a cold, so I didnt want her toe with me on the trip and sent her back to The Rouco Family. at first, I didnt mind, it was only a week, thinking that even if she was gone, I wouldnt miss her too much if I called her every day by video and saw her. But I didnt think the self-control and restraint Ive always prided myself on would be so weak in the face of her. The gap didnt end and on the fourth day I was finally relieved and booked a ticket and flew back to The Holy City to pick her up at The Rouco Family. At that point, she was still cold and spoke in a nasal, heavy voice, and as soon as I saw her, I hugged her and couldnt resist kissing her and telling her I would take her home. People always think its Pa Rouco who clings to me, but in reality I cling to her, and when I dont see her for a few hours, Im keeping an eye on what shes doing and whether shes eaten. Love is a wonderful thing. Before I met Pa Rouco, I was, as Rufio used to say, an iron tree and I didnt know how to love. But after meeting Pa Rouco, I couldnt help but want to hug her, kiss her, pamper her and love her, even if it was pretending. In my life, all the happiest moments have been associated with Pa Rouco. To say that Pa Rouco is my source of life is an understatement. I never thought I would fall so madly in love with someone and willingly corner myself for that person. On my wedding day with her at Imperial College, my life waspletelyplete, and at that moment, I felt that all the pain and circumstances that fate had inflicted on me were worth it. A Severo Laris with Pa Rouco is a Severo Laris at its finest. N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Pa Rouco, meeting you has been the most fortunate encounter of my life, and falling in love with you has been the crowning achievement of my life. CThe end of Litas love story, tomorrow well start with the pairing of Mica and Nico! Chapter 993: Lita Extraordinarily sweet in love One morning, Severo Laris opened his eyes and Pa Rouco was nowhere to be seen.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. This is an extremely rare urrence and almost never happens. Because Pa Rouco has never been ahead of Severo Laris on the subject of getting up. Severo Laris searched the vi and was distressed when he realized that Pa Rouco was not actually in the vi. Severo Laris called Pa Rouco to discover that she had lost her cell phone at home. Severo Laris was even more anxious and went out in slippers to look for someone. As a result, at the door, in a panic, I bumped into someone. Someone had arge fishbowl in his arms, and the water it contained spilled from the collision. Severo Laris was frantic with anxiety and spoke to it in a much louder voice: Where did it go?. Pa Rouco clutched the fish tank in her arms, Im off to get you some fish. Severo Laris: Take a deep breath, calm down and suppress the impatience in your heart. Pa Rouco frowned: Its so heavy that you wont even help me lift it. It was then that Severo Laris realized that his eyes caught sight of the fishbowl in his arms and, squeezing his breath a little, he reached out to take it. She then casually ced it on a cab to one side. Someone behind her snorted, I went out early in the morning to buy you fish and you still have a hard face. Severo Laris put a hand to his brow bone and drew her into his arms, his dark eyes fixed on her, I was worried when you had to buy me fish and you didnt even take out your phone. The phone I forgot. Someone ran to the fish tank and reached in to tease the goldfish in the water, Severo, I bought the most expensive fish, the owner of the morning market said it was the famous variety. Severo Laris came over and put his arms around her back, looked at the fish swimming in the tank, looked down and kissed her little neck and said in a muffled voice, What are you buying fish from me for nothing? Didnt I hold the fish for youst time? Heres Mrs. Laris paying you. Surprise, right? Severo Laris looked at her little face with amusement and good humor, let out a lowugh and said, Well, surprise, surprise and delight. What are you surprised about? Severo Laris said, half jokingly, half seriously, For the first time in my life, I didnt see you when I opened my eyes and thought you had been taken by kidnappers. Pa Rouco: That kidnapper is a ghost, isnt he, or he would have held me hostage and they wouldnt have woken you up. Severo Laris: Mrs. Laris is right. Pa Rouco grabbed his arm and shook him, Look at the fish I bought you. Severo Laris looked at the fish in the bowl, frowned slightly and asked, This fish, how much did the owner sell it to you for?. Discounted, 999. Severo Laris: Mrs. Laris was deceived. This is a tank of fish, 99 is expensive. What a prestigious species, its clearly a fish you can buy a tank for $20 or $30. But the fish Mrs. Laris sent well, its priceless. Severo Laris sighed and hugged her from behind, telling her in a deep voice, No more running off without saying anything and without your cell phone, I couldnt find you and I almost went to the police. I wanted to surprise you. Pa Rouco turned her head to look at Severo Laris: Do you like the fish I bought you?. Severo Laris: Well, you buy it, I like everything. Hello perfunctory. Severo Laris ducked his head and gagged her directly on the small mouth in a passionate kiss. After the kiss, the mans forehead was tinged with a warm smile, So, still perfunctorio?. Pa Rouco with red lips: Another seven years passed. Costis was in his twilight and one day he died of old age. Pa Rouco was so sad that she spent the whole day without thinking about coffee or food. The next morning I woke up and saw Severo Laris standing in front of the door with a small kitten in his arms. The cat, with its resemnce to young Costis coat and demeanor. He looked at his wife with affection and said, Costis is reincarnated and back in our family. Many yearster, Pa Rouco learned that the kitten was the one Severo Laris had searched for all over Imperial and had circled three times before finding the one that looked so much like Costis. The next chapter begins with the extra of Mica and Nico, this is a little theater, Pa Rouco and Severo Laris have a very happy ending, that is, they live happily ever after, I write the words of the old monk, the writing has been very clear, and I myself no superstition, feudal superstition should not be. Any rtionship or rtionship is rted to character, environment and family, not superstition. Chapter 994: If I did not love you so much I would not say I love you 1 [Point in time: time travels back more than twenty years, at this point in the timeline with three-year-old Paulita as coordinates]. Rumble. Above the Holy City, the sky was shing with summer thunder and torrential rain. It was only 5 p. m. and the night was alreadypletely dark. Inside La familia Rouco, three-year-old Paulita, covering her little ears and carrying her two short legs, ran into the studio, where udios little body bumped into her father Adam Roucos long legs and she almost fell. Papa! Its thundering, blowing and raining outside. Paulitas two little arms wrapped around one of Adam Roucos thighs, her dark eyes gazing up at the dark, stormy sky. Adam Rouco bends down to pick up his daughter and gently reassures her, Dont worry, you have Daddy. Paulita threw her arms around Adam Roucos neck and said, Daddy, the big trees have fallen outside, and that big thunder, is it going toe into the house? Adam Rouco was amused by his daughter, The house is equipped with instors and lightning rods, so the lightning doesnt strike, Paulita is not afraid. Paulita bit her little hand and nodded her chin thoughtfully, Mmm!. There was a gust of wind outside. Adam Rouco, carrying his daughter downstairs, asked, Wheres Estre? Paulita said, Estre was on the phone with Aunt Mica, who kept crying on the phone, not knowing what was going on. Adam Rouco frowned a little, had Mica had a fight with Nico? Adam Rouco and Paulita had just arrived downstairs when Estre Berrocal and Mica had finished their phone call. Adam Rouco asks, What happened with Mica? Estre Berrocal looked up at the sky and worried, Mica said she wasing to our house and that you were the only one who could save her, she didnt say exactly what it was, she sounded panicky and anxious, did she call you? My phone was just taken by Paulita to y a game? Paulita, did you just get a call? Paulita passed the phone to Adam Rouco and said in a milky voice, Theres a call, but I cant read yet and I dont know who it is, so look for yourself, Dad. And yes, how can a three-year-old know how to read. Adam Rouco turned on his phone and looked at the missed call; it was indeed Mica. Estre Berrocal frowned and asked, Could there be something wrong between Mica and Nico?. Adam Rouco asks, Where is Mica now? Call me on the way, but its good not to have any idents with all the storm outside. Adam Rouco was about to say something when Nicos call came in. Adam Rouco picks up. On the other end of the phone, Nicos voice was cold to the bone, Is Mica at your house?. Micas second agency is the Rouco Group, which is her boss, and Mica has always had a good rtionship with Adam Rouco. And what Nico is going to do is something that only Adam Rouco would dare to interject into the whole of La Ciudad Santa. So it makes sense that Nico would guess that Mica would go to Adam Rouco to hide. Adam Rouco frowned, unhappy with Nicos cold interrogation, and said, Mica is not at my house, you ate a bomb today, you are very angry. Over the phone, Nico said, word for word, Adam Rouco, Im telling you straight up, if you really think we are brothers and good friends, stay out of my business with Mica. After saying that, the other side got nervous and hung up right away. On Nicos side, the sound of the storm could also be heard. Estre Berrocal asked, What did Nico say? Warn me to stay out of his business with Mica. Estre Berrocal hesitated, So are we still going to help Mica or not? Adam Rouco pursed his lips and said quietly, Help, if Mica asks for it. Estre Berrocal nodded, foreseeing a storm brewing between Nico and Mica. On the viaduct where it was pouring rain, Mica stepped on the elerator like crazy. Her white Porsche was followed by several dazzlingly colored sports cars, which were in hot pursuit. Micas fingers tremble as she grips the steering wheel If she is overtaken by the car behind, all her hopes and feelings will go up in mes. Tears, rolling down her eyes. Throttle full throttle. Several ck sports cars followed by a limited edition ck Bentley. In the back seat of the ck Bentley sits a handsome man with a cold, stern face. Deputy Campoverde looked out the car window at the huge rain and became a little worried, asking, Mr. Nico, should we keep chasing? Its raining too hard, maam if we keep driving like this, in case something happens Nicos dark eyes lifted slightly, cold and resolute in the background, Keep chasing. Florences life, he must save it. Mica had been driving for who knows how long, until her body was numb and icy, when four shy colored sports cars appeared from behind her, two of which rushed in front of her car and stopped her directly. Mica mmed on the brakes, hitting her head on the steering wheel and instantly hitting her head. Her forehead, hot and painful, but at this moment, she couldnt care less about that pain. Four dazzlingly colored sports cars, surrounded her white Porsche, and she sat in it like a dying fish, stranded and unable to escape. No, she wasnt going to sit around waiting for her to save that Florence bitch, she might as well be dead! She flung open the car door and, despite the pouring rain, tried to escape, to flee to a ce beyond Nicos control. But in her life, meeting Nico was a fate she could not escape. A ck Bentley, the car door open, a ck shirt and ck pants of a slender, upright, long-legged man, and a journey through the wind and rain to walk briskly, full of hostile aura of carnage. Through the curtain of rain, Mica saw him as if she had seen a hellish monk, and her feet stood straight back. Nico took a big step forward and drew her into his arms. Mica tore at him, bit him, punched him, kicked him, and hissed hysterically, Nico, Im not going to save that whore Florence! She and her mothers lover killed my mother! She should have died long ago. The mans hand was firmly sped on the back of her neck, and he lowered his head to her ear and said through clenched teeth, seemingly warm and cold, Mica, if you save Florencia this time, from now on, I promise you, I will never let Florencia walk all over you again, I will never have mercy on La familia Matamoros, and from now on, I will have a good life with you well, without Florencia, without La familia Matamoros. Words are like knives. The softest of knives. Mica let out a mockingugh, her face covered in a mixture of rain and tears, as she looked at Nico with despair. So a good life with me is contingent on you going to save Florence, is it? Yes. A sentence that cut off all thought from Mica. Mica scoffed, Nico, ask me to save Florencia, fine. But I have a condition.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Nico had never seen such a look in Micas eyes, determined to the point of indifference. Mica said, word for word, I can give Florence a blood transfusion to save her, my condition is always, always, stay away from you. Like a poisonous spell. At that moment, Nicopletely panicked. However, he had no other choice. Chapter 995: Nico, let’s get divorced 2 Amengual Group, a top-notch private hospital. Nico had juste out of the operating room with Mica, who was wet from the rain. The nurse ran anxiously to Nico and spoke urgently: Mr. Nico, Miss Florencia is dying and must be transfused immediately! The blood bank has run out of RH blood. Florencias father, Beltran Matamoros, knelt down in front of Nico and tearfully said, Mr. Nico, please help Florencia! Only you can convince Mica to give Florencia a blood transfusion. Micas face was expressionless as she looked at Beltran Matamoros on his knees, the middle-aged man in front of her, Florencias father, but as if he had never been Micas real father. Beltran Matamoros knelt down again and pleaded with Mica, grabbing Micas pant legs and crying, Mica, Florencia is your sister just the same, give her a blood transfusion and save your sister! Your mother is dead and I am very old, your sister is the only family you have left in this world, you two sisters have to help each other Before Beltran Matamoros could finish his sentence, Mica interrupted him with a scolding, You shut up!. Beltran Matamoros was startled, and Micas face was colder than ice. Mica looked at Beltran Matamoros, who was on his knees, and scoffed: Even if all my rtives died in this world, I would not recognize Florencia as my sister, please rify to Mr. Jane, that my mother has only one daughter, I am an only child, I have no sisters. Besides, you are not worthy of mentioning my mother. Micas words carry a knife that cuts that false affection into pieces. Inside the operating room, another nurse ran out and shouted: The patient is dying from blood loss! Beltran Matamoros slowly got up from the floor and said in a pale voice: Mica, daddy has cirrhosis of the liver and there is no way he will give blood to your sister, you are young, the doctor said so, there are still 300 of blood missing, look at you Mica didnt look once at Beltran Matamoros, she looked up, her back straight, her watery eyes staring at Nico with indifference. Mica pointed to the operating room and asked, word for word, Nico, you want my blood to save Florencia, dont you? Yes. Mica tugged her pale lips and smiled, Give me the divorce papers and Ill donate blood to save your Florence. Nicos dark eyes were stern and cold as he stared at Micas stunningly beautiful face, even angrily, and he did not change his gaze but sternly called out to his assistant, Campoverde! Campoverde hesitates, Mr. Nico, which ? Is divorce such an important thing to have to reconsider? Moreover, between Mr. Nico and his wife, there was clearly a misunderstanding. Nico kept looking at Mica, but sneered at Campoverde: The divorce papers!. Campoverde slowly pulled two divorce papers out of the briefcase he was carrying and shakily handed them to him. Mr. Nico, do you want to? He thought twice. But before the words could be uttered, Nico had already pulled the two divorce papers and the ck pen, and signed the mans signature in bold, cursive handwriting. Power through the paper. The nib of the pen almost cut through the heavy A4 paper. The bruises on the back of the mans thin hands stand out.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Nico finished signing and handed her the divorce papers in front of her eyes, his gaze hard and cold, Are you satisfied? Mica looked up at him and smiled at the corners of her lips, gritting her chattering teeth as she tried to squeeze out a smile. She said, Satisfied. And then, cupping the two divorce papers, she turned and followed the nurse steadily to have her blood type tested. But the moment I turned around, the tears I had been holding back abruptly escaped. Nico, I was wrong to pay after all. And the man stood in ce, his hands hanging at the sides of his pants, creased into fists, the green and white visible. Beltran Matamoros said in front of Nico, Mr. Nico, when did you and Mica get married, howe I dont know, wasnt it always Florencia that you liked, wasnt he going to marry Florencia? Shut your mouth! Nico threw a cold look. Beltran Matamoros pursed his lips. Three minutester, the blood type test results came back and it was an exact match. The nurse asked, Exact match, have you decided to draw blood yet? Nicos thin lips spat out one word coolly, Smoke. Mica watched the transparent tube in which her blood, little by little, was drawn and pooled in Florences body. She hates it so much. Lying on the hospital bed, she closed her eyes and her hatred turned into tears that slid from the corners of her eyes to the temples of her hair. After an unknown amount of time, a sharp, stabbing pain erupted from her lower abdomen. The nurse who drew her blood became rmed: Its no good! Miss Mica Miss Mica On the snow-white sheets, Micas lower abdomen bled so much that it stained the white sheets red and shocking. Nico froze, Mica Mica turned her head to Nico, who lunged at him and curved her lips, Nico, now, are you satisfied? Dr. Mica Dr. Mica! Mica was awake when she was wheeled into the operating room, her eyes wide as she stared at the blinding white light above her head and felt an overwhelming pain. For she saw in Nicos eyes remorse, regret and all kinds of mixed emotions. But what is that revenge if not interest? Lying on the operating table, Mica told herself that aborting Nico was the stupidest thing she had ever done in her life. The pain she felt now was a constant reminder that she deserved it. Yes, she deserved it. Remember the pain, she told herself, Mica, and you will pay it back a hundredfold. Two hourster. The doctor in Florences operating room came out and said to Nico, Mr. Nico, Miss Florence has been revived, not to worry too much. The doctor on Micas side of the operating room came out and said to Nico: Mr. Nico, I am sorry, the baby that was in Miss Micas womb was not saved and was aborted. Nico sat disheveled, head bowed and voice hoarse as he asked, How old is she?. The doctor froze for a moment, not understanding, Huh?. I was asking how old the baby is. IV. Four weeks Nico reached up, wiped his face hard and took a deep breath, but it was as if a thousand-pound stone was weighing on his chest and he couldnt breathe. Mr. Nico? How is the Lord? The doctor said, Oh, the adult is a little weak from the abortion and the blood donation, but nothing serious. You go downstairs, I want to be alone. That night, Nico sat outside Micas hospital room all night, not leaving half a step. On the other side of the window, the rain poured down like it was going to wash away the whole of La Ciudad Santa. Nico really wanted, with this heavy rain, to drown it too. Early the next morning, he sat down in front of Micas hospital bed and asked, Why didnt you tell me you were pregnant? Mica sat against the hospital bed, her face pale and cold, looking at him mockingly, You wont let me give Florence a blood transfusion when I say Im pregnant? Mica, you did it on purpose. Nico affirmed. Mica tugged the corner of her lips and closed her eyes slightly. You see, the trust between them has never been like a thin piece of paper that can be lightly pricked to make a big hole. Mica spoke softly, Yes, I did it on purpose, I hate La familia Matamoros, I hate Beltran Matamoros, I hate Florencia and I hate you even more, I just wanted to see what it would feel like for you Nico to have your own son killed by your own hands. Hes your son too! Nico rolled over in rage and grabbed Micas neck in a chokehold. Mica raised her head, unafraid and unafraid, It hurts, doesnt it, but the pain you feel is not a tenth of the pain I feel, and you had better strangle me, or my vengeance will not cease. Mica! Anger, hatred theyre intertwined. The strength of Nicos hand intensified, the slender neck in his hand would snap with a single push from him. But Nico, heartbroken. The heart, it really hurt. He slowly released the five fingers and turned around, striding out of the room. Mica reminded him behind his back, See you next Monday at ten oclock in the morning, in front of the Civil Affairs Office. Nicos footsteps, without pause or response, went straight out the door. Mica was sitting on the hospital bed, eyes downcast, staring at the wedding ring on her ring finger. Her fate, as if it were the beginning, had stopped in midsummer when she had met him at the Matamoros familypound when she was eighteen. Perhaps she shouldnt have provoked him in the first ce. At eighteen, she met him and made a deal with him that she thought was a good deal and even made a lot of money. Since then, she has gone astray and be confused about life. She confidently thought that she, Mica, could easily get Nicos heart whenever she wanted. At twenty-five, she marries Nico, bes pregnant and miscarries for this man, and her youth is turned upside down. Entangled for seven years, she spent her best years, all of them, with Nico. She can no longer go on. The Holy City was right when it said that Nico, the man, had no heart, was a prodigal son and would not look back. Chapter 996: First Meeting, a Glimpse Time goes back seven years. That year, Mica was eighteen years old, a year in which Mica had not yet taken her biological mothersst name and was called Mica Matamoros, the eldest daughter of The Matamoros family. The cicadas in the Matamoros familypound are noisy, and the summer sun in the afternoon of La Ciudad Santa is worthy of admiration. Today, in the Matamoros family courtyard, there is an extraordinary luxury car parked. The limited edition Bentley and the fact that this model has been discontinued all over the world, discontinued, means that even if you have enough money, you cannot buy this model. Mica Matamoros looked it up on her phone, a luxury car valued at $80 million. Heh, really ho. However, La familia Matamoros is not as prestigious as La Ciudad Santa, but its nothingpared to this $80 million luxury car. The Matamoros family All the chain and real estate together is only 80 million? Mica Matamoros sat under the acacia tree in front of the door and plucked some red and white, fuzzy, dandelion-like acacia flowers that flew in the air as they were blown. Mica Matamoros followed the acacia flowers to the middle of the sky, and her eyes caught sight of the bedroom on the second floor of the vi. There are inverted silhouettes walking inside. Thats La familia Matamoros II, Florencia. But Mica Matamoros never admitted in her heart that Florencia was her sister. This half-sister, to Mica Matamoros, is nothing more than proof that her father, Beltran Matamoros, cheated on her mother. As a disgrace. Florencia is in her room, her bedroom, and right now, Florencia must be going through her closet, looking for the most beautiful and expensive dress she can find and putting it on to receive her extraordinary guest. Mica Matamoros eyes were contemptuous and disdainful. Inside the vi, Beltran Matamoros and his second wife, Cam Linares, shuffled and smiled at the sudden arrival of the guest of honor. Cam Linares looked at the table and couldnt help but smile, Mr. Nico, you are so kind toe to the house and bring us any gift and so many gifts. Beltran Matamoros smiled kindly and said, Mr. Nicos visit to the Matamoros family is a great honor for the Matamoros family. Mr. Nicos visit to the Matamoros family was a great sess. Nico, ufortable with the subtleties of the show and clearly a bit annoyed, simply threw out, Tia Cam saved my life, these are small favors that dont matter. Cam Linares looked at Beltran Matamoros, smirked and said to Nico self-consciously, Mr. Nico, what are you talking about, how dare we ask Mr. Nico to pay us? Outside the doors of thepound, Mica Matamoros saw the way Beltran Matamoros was nodding at the distinguished guest and was angry to see him. Inside the house, Nico takes a sip of La familia Matamoros coffee and frowns slightly. This coffee, brewed extremely badly, the good Bi Luo Chun, brewed like this, garbage. Cam Linares knows how to judge and asks, Is this coffee not to Mr. Nicos liking? No harm done. Cam Linares is quick to say, Mica must have made this coffee, Mr. Nico will sit down again, Florencia will be down soon, she has been learning a bit about coffee andtely she is quite good at it, she will make Mr. Nico a good cup of coffee. Nico got up, not wanting to linger too long, and not knowing anything about Mica, Florencia, as Cam Linares called her. Xu is the daughter of the Matamoros family. At that moment, Florencia, perfumed and wearing her most beautiful dress, came down from the second floor.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Cam Linares rushed to take her daughter Florencias arm and sent her towards Nico. And med Florencia: Florencia, you are so ignorant, Mr. Nico has been sitting downstairs for a long time before you came down, Mr. Nico is an important guest in our house. Florence looks at Nico, and at a nce, she blushes at the sight of such a handsome man. She had thought Mr. Nico, as her mother called him, was a middle-aged, balding gentleman, but instead, he was a beautiful, young, handsome man. The aura around him was even more extravagant, and his whole body was strikingly noble from top to bottom, with his hands in the air. Florencia was shy and Cam Linares slyly pushed her daughter and Florencia, with her high heels, fell into Nicos arms. In the nose, a strong smell of perfume, very ufortable. Nico frowned a little, he was very selective when it came to women, and he couldnt look at the likes of Florencia. Cam Linares exined that Florencia put on heels for the first time and regretted punching Mr. Nico. Nico didnt bother to break up their little game, helped Florencia up and pushed her away, saying, Its safer to wear sneakers when youre a kid. The words were uttered without a single nce at Florence. He went so far as to say that Florence was a girl and did not treat Florence as a woman. Finding the atmosphere boring as hell, Nico walked over to the window and saw arge acacia tree growing in the yard. There are very few people today who grow acacias in their homes. said Nico. Beltran Matamoros said to Nico, Oh, this was nted by myte wife, about ten years ago, when she nted it it was only the size of a sapling, but now it is as big as a pavilion. Nico remembers Gui Youguangs Xiang Ji Xuan Zhi and teases, Howe you didnt cut a tree for Miss Smile?. This Master Jane is really interesting, marrying his second wife and keeping the Acacia tree nted by histe wife. This was a rather embarrassing question for Beltran Matamoros and Cam Linares. Beltran Matamoros reflected for a long time and said, My eldest daughter, Mica Matamoros, would not let them cut it down, saying that the Acacia reminded her of herte mother, and I saw that my youngest daughter also took pity, so I let her. The year Beltran Matamoros married his new wife and had to cut down a tree, Mica Matamoros, who was only eight years old, put a knife to his neck and threatened Beltran Matamoros, telling him that if he wanted to cut down the tree, he could cut her down with it. Beltran Matamoros would not dare cut down a tree, as it would not be a trivial matter if someone died. When Beltran Matamoros mentions his first wife, Yanqing, Cam Linares cant help but give him a dirty look. Florencia, meanwhile, quite confident in her own literacy, had the insight to correct Nico, saying, Mr. Nico forgot that in Gui Youguangs Xiang Ji Xuan Zhi, the trees were not cut down for his second wife, but for the dowry of his daughter, who had married out of the womb. Nico felt bored and said, Its just a joke, Miss Florence doesnt have to be serious. Florence bit her lip, thinking Nico would appreciate her, but after all she was a sixteen year old girl with very little experience. Nicos eyes, looking out from the leafy tree, under which, there was a little girl sitting by a pond, fishing. The girl was extremely white skinned and, from a distance, her impressive features and aura could be seen. A veryrge style. Not very old, but holding a fishing pole in her hands, she looked old and patient. Nico was intrigued to see if he could catch a fish. As a result, in less than a minute, the girl picked up her rod and caught a sizable fish. The girl was not thrilled to catch the fish, but put it in a bucket on the side and continued fishing. Its very faint, which is interesting. Nico narrowed his dark eyes slightly and asked, Whos that girl? Florencia clenched her fist, a little displeased that Mr. Nico didnt even look directly at her and stared at Mica Matamoros for a good five minutes. Florencia grunted slightly and said, Only the servants of La familia Matamoros. Unbearably vulgar. Nico doesnt think so and yfully blurts out, A maid with such a good temperament? I havent met one in the Amengual Group. This little maid has more ss than the real Miss La familia Matamoros. Does this mean that she, Florencia, is an impostor? Florencia bit her lip nkly, almost biting back a drop of blood. Chapter 997: Pair up with me, just in time. Nico stood at the window, looking out at Hop. The girl fishing by the pond under the happy tree. Florencia, annoyed, grabbed the hem of her skirt and squeezed her fingers tighter and tighter. Cam Linares saw the opportunity and said, Mr. Nico is staying for dinner tonight, Mr. Nico is visiting for the first time and would like to try my cooking. Nico replied, Hmm. Is that a yes? Cam Linares said, Mr. Nico, you and Florencia are going to y while I cook, I havent cooked in a long time and I dont know if Im rusty, what does Mr. Nico want to eat? Fish. Nico blurts out a word, rather lightly. Cam Linares asks, boiled or steamed? Nico stared at the girl fishing by the pond and did not respond to Cam Linares words. Beltran Matamoros gestures with his eyes to Cam Linares, go cook. Not long after, the girl by the pond, caught another fish. Very capable. Seeing Nicos silence, Florencia went to the window, leaned her chin on the edge and said, Mr. Nico, I am going to take my entrance exams soon and I dont know which university I am going to, can Mr. Nico choose for me?. Nico said, Pick something like a college, go to your parents, turn around and I will pick the wrong one for Miss Florence, who mes me. Well yes, I trust Mr. Nicos vision. Without thinking, Nico threw out the name of the school, Complutense. Florencia got so angry she was about to spit blood, but because of her partners wealth, she bit her lip and said, Mr. Nico, do you misremember that Complutense is learning to cook? Whats wrong with learning to cook, its not like learning to cook is inferior. Florence was silent, unable to figure out if Nico was pulling her leg or if he was serious. Complutense is really humiliating. Florencia asked, What university did Mr. Nico graduate from? Nico was somber about this match bore, I dont study, I dropped out of high school because of the fights and brawls. He really isnt her ideal type. Florence thought she had hit the nail on the head with Nico and encouraged him: Someone from a family like Mr. Nicos would have been able to take his familys business to the bottom even if he had dropped out of school. I dont know how much Mr. Nico is envied by students graduating from prestigious universities. Nico snorted augh, but it wasnt loud. The girl fishing by the pond, her rod fully reeled in, came out from under the acacia tree carrying a small white bucket. She reached up and took off the little straw hat she wore on her head, her long hair, like ink, spilled instantly, her features were delicate and clear, her eyebrows were cold and arrogant, she was young and still had a youthful appearance, but a beauty. In two or three years, her appearance will be even more impressive than the top-notch young flowers in the entertainment industry. The Matamoros family also has such a beautiful girl. Nico was unexpected. Mica Matamoros enters with a bucket of fish. Florencia walks up and smells the smell of fresh live fish and makes a disgusted face, Its fish, take it out. Cant you see that Mr. Nico is in there?. Mica Matamoros looks up and sees the man standing by the window, a robust figure of great beauty. Beltran Matamoros instructed his eldest daughter, saying, Mica, this is Mr. Nico, an honored guest of our family, call someone. Mica Matamoros looked directly at Nico without condescension and sounded stiff: Mr. Nico bueno. Beltran Matamoros said, Just in time, you are both here, Mr. Nico just had this cup of coffee, the preparation is not good, you both have recently gone to study coffee ceremony and flower arranging,e and have apetition, my father and Mr. Nico, just to check your extracurricr work. Mica Matamoros tugged at the corners of her lips, learning coffee ceremony and flower arranging. Which of her fathers eyes saw her go to study? She went to study coffee ceremony and flower arranging and her tuition was withheld by Cam Linares. Florencia, on the other hand, has been studying for a year, I think. Florencias lips curled up in a little giggle and she said, Yes, Papa. Sister, lets make coffee together. Mica Matamoros has never studied, so she is no match for her. Mr. Nico will definitely look at her with different eyes. With this in mind, Florencia was even happier when she saw that Mica Matamoros was silent and provoked her with the words, Are you afraid topete with me, sister? Mica Matamoros, with a toss of her hair and a ck rubber band on her wrist, nonchntly tied her long hair into a ponytail, her eyes full of arrogance, saying, Justpare, isnt Papa going to check our homework? Florence got her way, with a provocative look in her eyes. Coffee is prepared ording to the coffee ceremony, and the difference between good and bad preparation is obvious to those who know how to drink it at the first sip. Nico observes this smokeless, mirrorless war from across the water, the people of La familia Matamoros, quite interesting. A hunch told him there would be a good show.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Three minutester, two cups of clear coffee were ced in front of Nico and Beltran Matamoros. One cup was brewed by Florencia and one by Mica Matamoros. The Florencia is a little darker and the Mica Matamoros is a little lighter in soup color. Preference, depending on personal taste. The coffee borated by Florencia is a little more aromatic. The coffee brewed by Mica Matamoros is a refreshing taste for Nico. Beltran Matamoros smiles and asks, Which coffee seems a little better to Mr. Nico?. Nico said, I dont know how coffee is made, this one is stronger and naturally has a stronger aroma, but me, the doctor said Im not well to drink strong coffee these days, so I prefer to drink this clear soup. At the end of the flirtatious conversation, Nico took the cup of clear coffee that Mica Matamoros had prepared for him, drained it andmented, Its good, a little tender, but its not astringent in the mouth. I dont know if I ammenting on the coffee water or what, high-flown. Florencia asked with concern, What about Mr. Nicos health?. Nico hooked his lips and smiled coquettishly, Its not a big kidney. Florencia blushed and hastily bowed her head. Mica Matamoros mentally cursed the rascal. Nico had dinner at La familia Matamoros. After dinner, Cam Linares instructed Florencia to go escort Nico around the patio. The patio at La familia Matamoros is not as big as the one at Grupo Amengual, but it is full of flowers and nts and has a lovely atmosphere on summer evenings. Mica Matamoros is lounging on the half-open balcony on the first floor, watching Nico and Florencia walk on the greenery. Florencia likes Nico. She felt it as soon as she entered the house. But no wonder, the Amengual Group is a famous family in La Ciudad Santa and Nico is as handsome as they are. Soon after, Florencia was fired by Nico. With her hands behind her back, Mica Matamoros approached her and asked bluntly, Does Mr. Nico like my sister?. Nico raised an eyebrow, What?. If Mr. Nico doesnt like my sister, dont give him hope, because if not, my sister is going to stick to you like a nket and you wont be able to get her off your back. Said Mica Matamoros, half joking but serious. Nicoughed mischievously, And you, do you have a cow face too?. I ah Mica Matamoros mumbled with her hands behind her back, twirling around, Mr. Nico asks that, does Mr. Nico have his eye on me? Heh, sis, big mouth. Nico scoffs, Dont you feel guilty for meddling with your own sister?. Mica Matamoros has a weak heart? Joke. Its not like she and I were born of the same mother. Besides, Mr. Nico cant see Florences. Nico looked at her yfully, Hes not too old, but hes pretty mouthy. Mica Matamoros light and dark eyes looked straight at Nico with a serious glint, Mr. Nico see how I am. Rumor has it that Missy The Matamoros family is uneducated and naughty, I dont see how. Mica Matamoros: What a coincidence, I heard that Mr. Nico has a reputation for stealing from people and being idle, so it fits me like a glove. Nico: Chapter 998: Going astray, confused about life Nicos piercing gaze fixed on the girl in front of him and he sneered, Why are you so sure Ill look at you? Mica Matamoros gaze, over Nicos shoulder, as Florencia ran over here with the dress she had rummaged through her closet. Mica Matamoros lips curved slightly as she looked at Nico and said, Mr. Nico,e closer and Ill tell you what the credentials are. Nico raised an eyebrow. The girl was quite bold, there werent many girls who dared to y pranks with him. A tant seduction, thinking hed be stupid enough to take the bait? Florencia has moved closer and Mica Matamoros doesnt wait for Nico to get close enough to look down, a slender arm, already wrapped around Nicos neck, pulls down. On tiptoe, the girls soft, sweet red lips were close to the mans ear, and her voice was soft and seductive: Only Im prettier than Florencia, smarter, and most importantly, I behave better than Florencia and I dont cling to Mr. Nico like an ungrateful wimp . Mica Matamoros whispered those ambiguous words in Nicos ear as she shifted her gaze to Florencia behind Nico. From Florencias point of view, Mica Matamoros and Nico looked like they were kissing, or even kissing face to face. She noticed the irritation in Florencias eyes and mocked her lips with a smile. And Nicoughed mockingly at Mica Matamoros big words. Mica Matamoros turned her eyes slightly to look next to Nicos handsome face, Why are you smiling Mr. Nico?. Iugh at your big speech and yourck of self-esteem. But I mean what I say, Mr. Nico says he doesnt want to see me, and I definitely wont show up to bother Mr. Nico, but other women, not so much. Nico stared at her with a burning gaze, his long strong hands wrapped around her waist, pressing her closer to his arms, his long legs drawing her closer. The mans gaze examined her dangerously, as if he were watching a small prey. At such a young age, you dare to im you know about women? I am a woman, how can I not know myself. The pose, the distance, the excessive proximity. Mica Matamoros stepped back unconsciously, but the male force was too strong and dominant, and held her so tightly in his arms that she could almost feel the strength of his taut, firm muscles and body. The heart beat, undeniably, a few beats faster. Nico looked down, that miserably handsome face, close to her, his breath spraying her small face, his voice opening softly, Promise you wont fall in love with me and chase me like a demon? Never. She denied without a second thought. Are you sure? Nico stared at her soft, pretty, slightly red lips and found it more and more interesting. But at that moment, in his minds eye, it urred to him: red lips and white teeth. No reason for him to be tempted by such a tender dish. Florencia, standing a short distance away, fists clenched, couldnt stand it any longer and questioned between gritted teeth, Mica Matamoros! Nico was about to turn around when the girl in his arms suddenly wrapped her arms around his neck and, on tiptoe, kissed the edge of his lips. The kiss, which should have been on his lips, but as Nico tilted his head, the fragrant, soft kissnded on the corner of his lips. But the taste is just as good. Florence got so angry she almost screamed, turned and ran away. And mentally cursing Mica Matamoros: what a shame! As soon as Florencia left, Mica Matamoros let go of Nicos neck. But the next moment, the mans long arms squeezed her slender waist again, Youve used me enough and youre going to throw me away? This Nico is a quick thinker. Mica Matamoros narrowed her eyes and smiled sweetly, her two big eyes narrowed to half moons, How dare I take advantage of Mr. Nico, I couldnt help it because I saw how handsome Mr. Nico was Nico pinned her against that acacia tree, his eyes deep as he looked down at her, Do you know what happens when you dare to kiss my wife without my consent? um. This time, Nico kissed her on the lips, a very hot kiss. Mica Matamoros mind wentpletely nk and she just stared at him with wide eyes for a good while. After kissing her, Nico remembered andmented, Lips are softer than I thought. Snap. Mica Matamoros pped Nico across the face. Cribones! As Nico squeezed her wrist and pressed it against the rough trunk of arge tree, the man said viciously, Im a punk for kissing you, but arent you a punk for kissing me? Mica Matamoros: Nico red at her, First kiss? So worried. Mica Matamoros stiffened: Mr. Nico didnt call me naughty and naughty, how is my first kiss going to be. Never mind, buying a second home for real money is not a loss, greed for a good location and no one has died, but I wouldnt dare live in a second home if someone has died in your stomach. Mica Matamoros bright, watery eyes looked at him with annoyance, with a stubborn, embarrassed look. Nico scoffed, What, did I really tell you someone died in your stomach at a young age? Mica Matamoros gritted her teeth and pushed Nico away violently and forcefully, Mr. Nico dont worry, I expected to be sold for a price and I wouldnt be so disinterested. Sold for a price. Thats a good use of the word. Mica Matamoros blurted out these words and turned back towards the vi house, gritting her teeth with hatred and mentally cursing Nicos God for eighteen generations. Nico stepped behind her and said in a flirtatious tone, I dont want a vase, you want to make a deal with me, think what you have in you that is worth trading with me. Mica Matamoros walks away without looking back. Heh, what a temper. How dare you call yourself a good boy. If youre a good boy, shouldnt you respectfully tell her before you leave: Mr. Nico, Im leaving you. But such a woman is uninteresting. The smile under Nicos eyes grew more and more entuated, as if he had found a new toy with a sense of novelty. (Mr. Nico, youre going to get a p in the face). As soon as Mica Matamoros entered the house after Nicos departure from La familia Matamoros, Florencia greeted her with a tug of war. But she was ready, and with a quick eye, intercepted Florencias wrist in mid-air. Florencia looked at her angrily, Mica Matamoros, shame on you!. Mica Matamoros scoffed, How can I be shameless? Im not as shameless as you and your mother. She pulled Florencias arm hard. Florencia gnashed her teeth: Who are you calling shameless? I saw how you seduced Mr. Nico! Im going to tell daddy now! Youre not right. Mica Matamoros scoffed: I seduce Nico, and you, you try desperately to get Nicos attention, but has he ever looked at you? At least youre cute, Florencia, but are you cute? Florencia was too angry to speak, her ears reddened with embarrassment. Mica Matamoros looked her up and down with mockery in her eyes and said with a soft hum, Dont think that because you are wearing my dress you are the real Miss of La familia Matamoros, it is true that in La familia Matamoros I am not loved by my father. But dont forget, Florencia, that everyone knows that you are the daughter of a mistress and that I am the legitimate daughter of La familia Matamoros. Jane, Mica Matamoros! You have no shame! Mica Matamorosughed and smiled, Im not only shameless, Im also a professional. As long as Im alive, you wont have Nico, and for the rest of your life, Ill take what Florencia likes from you. You youre a total bitch! You scoundrel! Im going to make daddy teach you a lesson!Material ? N?velDrama.Org. The hatred in Mica Matamoros eyes frightened Florencia, who bit her lip and burst into angry tears, wiped them away and turned to run to Beltran Matamoros. Chapter 999: Expelled from the house A letter carrier knocks on the door of The Matamoros familypound. Is anyone there? Mica Matamoros, realizing what was happening, ran to the door and picked up the bag of papers. The mailman said, Sign this, girl. Mica Matamoros signed the papers and couldnt wait to open the bag, her heart pounding violently. When I opened it, it was an offer from Oxford University. She actually got into Oxford, and a moment of euphoria made her leave any Nico behind. Getting into Oxford, getting to study in Ennd, getting rid of the old and young of The Matamoros family, not having to deal with the entricities of Beltran Matamoros, nor Cam Linares, nor that annoying Florencia. Mica Matamoros is happier than ever. Florencia had already dragged Beltran Matamoros, who was furious when he found out everything and rebuked Mica Matamoros from a distance. Mica! Come here you! Mica Matamoros didnt take it lying down when Beltran Matamoros lectured her and cheerfully told Beltran Matamoros with an offer from Oxford University, Dad, I got into Oxford University, I can go to Ennd to study! With a stern face, Beltran Matamoros snatched the Oxford offer out of his hand, swept it up and mmed it on the table. Beltran Matamoros threw his hands behind his back and said grimly, What need does a girl have to go study abroad, so far from home? Mica Matamoros looked at Beltran Matamoros with a broad smile on her face, which stiffened. Dad, nowadays there are many girls studying abroad and I will have better opportunities and study prospects if I go to an institution of higher education like Oxford University, dad, arent you happy for me that I got into a world famous university? Beltran Matamoros frowned, Let me ask you instead, did you mean what you just said when you bullied your sister and insulted her? The words, so nasty that Beltran Matamoros was ashamed to say them. Calling Florencia daughter of the mistress would be a p in the old Beltran Matamoros face. Mica Matamoros pursed her lips, Yes, isnt it true what I say, that Florencia is not the daughter of a father born outside?. Beltran Matamoros looked at her angrily and raised his hand to p her. The p was so hard that blood came out of the corner of Mica Matamoros mouth and the right side of her face instantly burned with pain.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. But what hurt the most was her heart. Mica Matamoros clenched her fists, raised her face and looked directly at Beltran Matamoros, shouting angrily, Dad, you once loved my mother, Cam Linares killed her and you married her! If it wasnt for Cam Linares and her daughter, my mother wouldnt have died alive!. Thats enough, shut up! Mica Matamoros scoffed sadly, Shut up? I remember you loved me as a child, but why did you marry Cam Linares immediately after my mothers death and then ignore me, and when I had a conflict with Florencia, you med me without asking. Was it really my fault? Dad, am I your real daughter or not?. Beltran Matamoros, seeing the tears of resignation in Mica Matamoros eyes, softened his tone a little, but the words he uttered were still cerriles. Mica, you are the older sister and Florencia is two years younger than you, so you will not give way to your sister!. Florencia added fuel to the fire by saying, And it was your fault in the first ce, you just made that betrayal with Mr. Nico in the courtyard, you are bad tempered. Beltran Matamoros sighed helplessly, Mica, your sister is right, you are a child, you are still studying, you have to know how to love yourself. Tears, slipping silently from her eyes. However, Mica Matamoros scoffed: I am not self-love if I hook up with Nico, then what is Cam Linares doing when she deliberately pushes Florencia into Nicos arms, is that being a bitch?. Mica! What are you babbling about? Ive seen it all! Im not babbling nonsense! Enough of shutting up! Beltran Matamoros hates his eldest daughter. Mica Matamoros eyes, tears, her heart raining, Dad, what did I do wrong, did I kill someone or set fire, why do you dislike me so much? Or am I not wrong, its just your weakness, when you see me, its like you see my mother, when you see my mother, youre weak that you cheated on her and did such a savage thing with Cam Linares! Snap. Another strong p. Mica Matamoros receives a deflection in the face. Mica Matamoros looks wordlessly at the floor, lowering her face. Heh, shes got it all figured out, doesnt she? Beltran Matamoros was shaking with rage: Mica Matamoros, you, you, go face the wall!. He slowly raised his head and said stubbornly, word for word: Im right! Im not going. You are incorrigible! Beltran Matamoros covered his chest in rage and sat back in his chair, his old face reddening. When Cam Linares heard themotion, she came out of the kitchen and said, Whats wrong, Mica, why are you making your father angry again? I already told you that your father doesnt have a good heart and gets angry easily. Cam Linares squinted her eyes to look at Mica Matamoros and gave her a few nk stares. Mica Matamoros red hatefully at Beltran Matamoros: What do I care if such a father is alive or dead!. Beltran Matamoros eyes widened, obviously not expecting her to say something so treacherous. Rebellious girl! Rebellious daughter! Cam Linares did not expect such words from Mica Matamoros and was immediately shocked, Youre so young, how can you be so vicious and say such treacherous things to your father, arent you afraid of being struck by lightning? Its you who should be afraid of being struck by lightning, not me! Cam Linares immediately sympathized, Beltran, look at her, look what virtue she has!. Beltran Matamoros pointed to the door, If you dont want to be in this house anymore, get out right now!. Mica Matamoros grabbed Oxfords offer from the table, turned around and ran out of La familia Matamoros. This house is for whoever wants to stay in it! She never wants toe back! Chapter 1000: I’m the mother of Mr. Nico’s son Mica Matamoros goes on a rampage at the exit of La familia Matamoros. The weather is prone to sudden changes on summer afternoons, when the sky above your head fills in an instant with heavy clouds and the sky is so heavy you can barely breathe. Mica Matamoros looked at the people hurrying back and forth to make a living at the crosswalk and lost herself for a moment, standing on the side of the road like a homeless person. After running away from La familia Matamoros, she was shocked to discover, sadly, that there was no longer a ce for her in the world. Still, God had no mercy on her and within moments thunder rumbled and it rained cats and dogs. The rain drenched herpletely. She clutched the fragile Oxford offering in her hand and held it tightly in her arms to keep the downpour from drenching her. She ran in the rain for who knows how long before she reached the door of a coffee shop for shelter. She was soaked to the bone and it would have been unseemly to go into the coffee, so she stood by the front porch, sheltering from the rain. Peopleing in and out of the coffee looked at her. People wondered how it was possible for such a pretty girl to get soaked, and no one gave her an umbre around her. Inside the cafe, Nico was bored with the blind date his grandfather had set him up on. The other side kept chattering, shrill as hell. Mr. Nico, its raining heavily, why dont we go see a movieter, I heard a romantic literary movie was recently released, its highly rated, we can go see it together. Nico looked at the rain through the floor-to-ceiling window and said, Im not interested in romantic movies, let alone romantic literature. The other party bit her lip, a little embarrassed, but with no intention of giving up because she was too well qualified. Nicos gaze settled on the outside of the cafeteria, and a lone slender figure caught his eye. Mica Matamoros? The next second, Nico hooked his thin lips and a glint of contempt shone under his eyes. Heh, this woman has the gall to say shes not clingy, even using such low, old-fashioned tricks as bullying and bashing. The blind date in front of Nico asked again, What are Mr. Nicos usual hobbies?. Boring and boring questions. Nico suddenly came up with a way to get out of there and stood up and said to his blind date, Miss Rosa, Ive met an acquaintance,e over and say hello.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Acquaintance? Nico had stood up and was walking with his long legs towards the veranda at the entrance of the coffee. Mica Matamoros looks up and sees him, with a slight fright in her eyes, clearly she hadnt expected to meet Nico here either. Such a coincidence? Nico looked at her slightly mockingly, Is it really a coincidence, or is this deliberate harassment on your part?. Mica Matamoros was in a very bad mood, and when Nico teased her like that, she wasnt soft either and said coldly, Mr. Nico is too self-absorbed. Nico didnt bother to argue with her about those things and told her, Okay, youre not stalking me, you just ran into me. How shallow that sounds. Not far away, Nicos blind date also happened with his bag. Suddenly, Nico grabbed Mica Matamoros wrist and pulled her close to him, whispering in her ear, If you want to make a deal with me, first show me what you can do. Mica Matamoros frowned slightly and looked up to see a young girl in a little dress running towards her, her face so full of admiration for Nico that she couldnt hide it. Its obviously a cow lip and Nico wants to get rid of that cow lip. Mica Matamoros removed her wrist from Nicos palm, and then grabbed Nicos arm, and the next moment, with a cold, sullen face, she was smiling at Nico and saying, Is that your friend, honey? Grupo Galicias daughter is confused, Grandfather Amengual arranged a blind date and says Nico still doesnt have a girlfriend, whats wrong? Mr. Nico, who is this man? Nico was about to speak when Mica Matamoros squeezed closer to Nicos side, smiling sweetly and saying, Mr. Nicos babys mother. Mica Matamoros also reached out, touching the t belly. Nico rolled his eyes to give a meaningful look to Mica Matamoros, a good actress, with a lot of talent. Mica Matamoros, who is all theatricality and the integrity of the performance, continued pouting, Mr. Nico, what do you mean you snuck in for coffee by yourself without telling me, how are you going to make it up to me and the baby if I got soaked in the rain just toe see you? Nico raised an eyebrow, his gaze intriguing, Im doing it for your sake, how can a pregnant woman sneak into the cafe and nurture her baby? The big male hand yfully touched her lower back. Mica Matamoros: Thedy from Grupo Galicia was pissed off with this theatrical couple. Nicomented: Good acting. Mica Matamoros asks, I just helped Mr. Nico get rid of a mustache, how does Mr. Nico n to pay me back?. Payback, did I just say I would pay you if you help me get rid of that Miss Rosa? Mr. Nico trying to renege on a bill? Nico: I didnt renege on my promise because then I didnt promise you anything. Campoverde, Nicos assistant, drove the ckmercial vehicle to the entrance of the coffee. Nico went straight to the car. Mica Matamoros stood in front of the car window and rapped hard on it, saying, If you make a deal with me, you wont lose out! The windows, rolled down slowly. The man looked at her with salty eyes and asked, Whats your bargaining chip?. Me. Nico was silent for a moment. Mica Matamoros panicked, but kept herposure, fearing Nico would humiliate her and say she wasnt good enough. But, again, I had to ask stiffly, Are you okay? Nico let out a softugh, So now you are penniless, so poor that all you have left to do is sell yourself. For Mr. Nico it was a penniless decision, but for me it was the most expensive bargaining chip I had, and I dont think its worthless, how much I have is for Mr. Nico to see. You mean I dont look at you if I dont see you? Mica Matamoros looked at the heavy rain falling, she desperately needed shelter now, even if it was a wolf standing in that shelter. Mica Matamoros took a deep breath and said, Its not gentlemanly to make me stand outside the car to talk to you. Nico: I didnt say it was gentlemanly. , Mica Matamoros bit her lip. Nico raised an eyebrow, But I take pity on people. Mica Matamoros breathed a small sigh of relief. The ck Bentley, moving smoothly along a rainy road. The atmosphere in the car was delicate. Mica Matamoros cupped the Oxford offering in her hand and was glimpsed by Nico. Nico hooked his lips and asked, Do you want to go to Ennd to study? If Mr. Nico sponsors me to study in the UK, I will definitely repay Mr. Nico and bring more benefits to him when I return home after seeding in my studies. It was as if Nico was listening to a joke: Im a businessman, and you know what kind of promises I hate the most?. Mica Matamoros was perplexed, What? Nicos dark eyes stared at her and his thin lips spat out the words, Painting a big picture. Mica Matamoros swallowed her throat and said, If Mr. Nico doesnt believe me, I can sign an employment contract with Mr. Nico. Nico casually analyzed, I am financing your studies in the UK, this money, for me, is really a tiny expense, but if you go to the UK to study for three to five years, this money that I am financing you, in my hands for three to five years, do you know how many times it will increase? But if I take this money to finance you, I will have to wait for the devaluation of the currency due to intion, so what good will it do me to finance your studies in Ennd? Mica Matamoros spoke hastily, I can make an IOU and when I graduate I will pay you back tenfold. Too little. Nico sighed. Mica Matamoros stifled the offer, embarrassed, What exactly are you going to do to help me? Nico looked at her slightly and spoke with thin lips in a single word, Tear up that offer you have. Cold to the core. Mica Matamoros throat sore, Why? Do promises from a woman studying in Ennd across the ocean and continent from me seem credible to you? I have a slight impression of you now, but in three to five years, who you are will be of no importance to me. So, if you want to make a deal with me, dont bet your future against me, its more reliable to make a deal with me with your present. Chapter 1001: Tying her up for ten years The Matamoros family mansion, in the living room. Cam Linares made Beltran Matamoros a cup of coffee with goji berries and dates and said, Beltran, Mica got into Oxford University, are you really going to send her to study abroad? Beltran Matamoros was still vaguely angry at the mention of Mica Matamoros and frowned, If you continue to persist in fighting your family like this, I wont give you a dime unless unless he faces the wall and really realizes that he is No big deal if he apologizes to me properly and pays him to go to Ennd to study, in The Matamoros family we are not as rich as the Amengual Group, but it is not difficult to get the money for him to study abroad. Cam Linares saw that Beltran Matamoros waspassionate and in the end she softened and deliberately reflected, Money is not a problem, although she is not my own daughter, but after so many years of living together I have treated her as if she were my own daughter, and of course I am d she has made it. But But what? Beltran Matamoros could see that Cam Linares had something bothering him. Cam Linares said, Mica has hated me for more than a day or two, and a moment ago she said in front of you that her mother was killed by Florencia and me, thus showing that in her heart she has never recognized me at all. He also has a lot of repressed resentment towards you, his father, and you can tell that now he doesnt want to stay in The Matamoros family at all, he wants to go to Ennd to study, 80% of the time to get away from us. If he just wants to go to a clean ce to study, thats fine, but I can see the hate in his eyes, hes afraid he wants revenge on us when he gets ahead. Beltran Matamoros brow furrowed and he turned his head to look at Cam Linares in disbelief, No? After all, she is the daughter of La familia Matamoros and I am her real father, is she going to take revenge on me?. Mica is a strong and stubborn person, and it is not impossible that she will go to extremes to take revenge on us. If shees back from her studies and has her own power, I dont fear her revenge, but I do fear that she will bring down La familia Matamoros. What Cam Linares has said is very urate and very true. In Beltran Matamoros mind, he couldnt help but have an extra look in his eyes. The way Mica is acting now, the more rebellious she is, the more she will get aheadter, and if she really wants revenge on The Matamoros family and thepany, it doesnt seem far-fetched. Once people have such a victim mentality, the more they think about it, the more reasonable it bes, especially for people like Beltran Matamoros, who have a small business and are narrow-minded and petty. Beltran Matamoros mused, So what do you say?. I think I should let her abandon her studies at Oxford and study at any ordinary university in the Holy City, and when she finishes her studies, she can find a decent 9 to 5 job and then we can present her with a suitable marriage. Then she wont get into trouble and can live her life in peace and happiness. What do you think? Beltran Matamoros nodded, Youre right, shes a child, shes not going to be taught when shes studying abroad so far away, its safe for her to study and work right under our noses. Cam Linares saw that she had convinced Beltran Matamoros and with a gleam of triumph in her eyes, So its decided? Well, its decided, and to begin with I didnt want him to study abroad. Then, when Micaes back, talk to her, dont make her angry, you know Micas temper, she will explode at the slightest, maestro, just soften her up, if Mica has you as a father in her heart, she will surely say yes. Beltran Matamoros said, As long as she is sincere in her repentance, everything is negotiable. Mica Matamoros went to Nicos private vi, Vi Lago de Luna. The ck Bentley slowly pulled into the courtyard and stopped in a lush green field. Nico gave her a yful look and got out of the car. Mica Matamoros sits in the car, a little dazed. Nico knocked on the car window and said to those in the car, Is it toote to show the reservation now that we are here?. Mica Matamoros bit her lip, opened the door and got out of the car, entering the vi with Nico. In the vi was a middle-aged maid, Aunt Eugenio, who had been working at Nicos vi for many years. When she saw that Nico had brought a girl home, she could not suppress a smile from the corners of her mouth and gossiped, Mr. Nico, this is the first time youve brought a girl home!. Mica Matamoros froze slightly, obviously surprised that a yboy like Nico wouldnt take a girl home for the night. Nico curved his lips, shot a mocking nce at Mica Matamoros and said to Tia Eugenio, She was pestering me toe over, what could I do? Aunt Eugenio cast an admiring nce at Mica Matamoros, the girl who dared to bother Mr. Nico. Mica Matamoros felt a little embarrassed by Nicos words, her ears were slightly hot, and she couldnt say anything in return; in fact, she had stalked him to get into her car. Better than going outside in the pouring rain and being soaked like a dog.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Nico nced at her soaked clothes and hair and indicated to Tia Eugenio, Take her to a bath, this fallen look is ugly and crazy. Mica Matamoros: Is it that dramatic? Aunt Eugenio led Mica Matamoros to the bathroom and said, Miss Florence, call me if you need anything, the bathrobes are in this closet and they are all clean. Mica Matamoros nodded, Yes, thank you. Mica Matamoros showered and, after putting on the thick white bathrobe, she tied the robe strap tightly around her waist, with three deadly knots. This is not good for take-off. Nico, that womanizing killer, didnt seem very patient, didnt think the bathrobe was good enough to take off, and gave up. Mica Matamoros consoled herself with this self-deception. After washing up, Mica Matamoros took a deep breath before walking out of the bathroom in her slippers. When he saw her, he looked at her from head to toe, with a smiling and critical look that made Mica Matamoros ufortable. His direct and unmistakable look was as if he was undressing her. Mica Matamoros said, Thank you. Nico looked at her warily, Im collecting interest, you dont need to thank me in a hurry. Mica Matamoros takes deep breaths over and over again, the kind that makes lita, unnoticed, of course. Mr. Nico mentioned something that I need time to think about because going to Oxford is a big event in my life and I cant just tear up an offer. Nico looked at her amused, Now, Im the A party and youre the B party. Im the one who has to think about it, not to say I havent thrown out my demands. Mr. Nicos request is Nico threw a paper contract to his side in front of Mica Matamoros and said, You should be thankful that you have an excellent and beautiful appearance. Mica Matamoros frowned slightly and picked up the contract on the table to nce at it. A brokerage agreement? Nicos dark eyes stare at her and say, Be an artist under the Kee Group, a ten-year employment contract, and I can finance your college studies, but only if you go to college in The Holy City, preferably at the Northern Film School. When you debut and start getting notices, Ill finance your tuition and any money deducted from your notice fees, but of course, thats not what you have to pay back, plus interest. Mica Matamoros dismissed it immediately, A ten-year employment contract is too long, and I never wanted to be a cheerleader. Nico cocked his head to one side, drained his brandy ss, turned his head to look at her and said quietly, word for word, Then think it over from now on. I dont have much patience, so youd better think fast or the contract will be null and void. Chapter 1002: Because you’re pretty enough Mica Matamoros doesnt understand, Why does Mr. Nico have to sign this contract with me when I could give back so much, so much more to Mr. Nico if he would sponsor me to go to Oxford University in Ennd? Nico ys with a delicate lighter in his hand, flicking it on and off. He spoke nonchntly, ording to statistics, the average annual sry of graduates of the worlds top ten universities is between 200. 000 and 300. 000 dors when they enter working life, unless your abilities are particrly outstanding, the profit you can bring to me, even if you are an Oxford graduate, without eating or drinking for a year is only 200. 000 to 300. 000 pounds a year. I will give you the benefit of the doubt that you will develop well up to 500. 000 pounds a year and that the pound has a tendency to appreciate in the next few years. And suppose you go back to your home country after graduating, do you know what the annual quoted sry of a graduate from a top 10 global university in China is? Mica Matamoros, who hasnt dabbled in this area and is unsure, shakes her head. Nico took the lighter out of his hand and dropped it on the table in front of him, his dark eyes looking soberly at her as he said, Six hundred thousand pounds a year is a good development. And with the millions Im funding your studies in the UK, Im perfectly capable of buying a small to medium-sizedpany, and in my hands, the shares might be worth ten million anyway. But for me to lend you that money would be tantamount to a coup for me. Whats the benefit I can get from financing your studies at Oxford University? Mica Matamoros was confused for a moment when Nico spouted these all-too-realistic theories. The first time. She stood up, Nico sat down, she forced herself to be quiet, Nico rambled on as if making small talk. However, he was weak-minded. She couldnt give an answer because of Nicos rhetorical question. Mica Matamoroslita took a deep breath and asked, But why did Mr. Nico decide that I could be a cheerleader? Nico looked up slightly and a very faint smile crept under his eyes, There are some people, born and raised in Rome, who have umted enough raw wealth to break the rumor that there are only three generations of rich people just by sitting on that raw wealth and pooling money. The more ordered the society, the more significant the ss difference. Even if your origins are not in Rome, your external condition gives you a springboard. Mica Matamoros swallows saliva: But I dont want to live on being pretty. Nicoughs. Laughing at her childishness. Nico stood up, walked towards her with his long legs, stood in front of her, looked at her slightly and said, Being pretty doesnt give you a living, but being pretty is your weapon and trampoline, and when youre at the top, who cares if you got there because youre pretty or because of your brains. Being an artist isnt just about being pretty to be popr either. Mica Matamoros pursed her lips for a long time, unable to speak. Today, Nico had taught her a lesson and, for a moment, she was unable to give a choice. But why, in preference to artists? Nico copied his hands in his pockets and hit the nail on the head, Im a businessman, and assuming youre amodity, a thorough evaluation of you as amodity, packaged as an artist, maximizes profit for me and for you. What if Im not red? Even if you manage to achieve third-rate star status, your annual sry is undoubtedly well over five million, and besides, are you that confident? Mica Matamoros could see that Nico was sitting back, not rxing, but doing math in his head! Mr. Nico, its a pity you dont work as a professional nner. praised Mica Matamoros. Nico doesnt take it lying down: Its too big a job for me to be a career nner. Mica Matamoros nodded, the man was still arrogant to the core. Mica Matamoros said, Its clear to me now which olive branch Mr. Nico throws, but with such a big choice, I really need a week to think about it. Three days, no more. Bullying. Mica Matamoros looked out the window and said, The rain has stopped and if Mr. Nico has nothing else to do, I will leave. Mica Matamoros was about to turn away when Nico tugged on the straps of the robe. Nico looked yfully at the robe straps tied in three dead knots and said quietly with a yful grin, Taking care of me, are you afraid Ill eat you? Im used to tying it like this. Ears slightly reddened, as if embarrassed to be seen through. Nico raised an eyebrow, uncontested, Its good that girls are self-conscious about it, but youre bugging me toe home with me, now youre doing this little number, dont you think its superfluous? Mica Matamoros was so excited for him that her guts grew fierce and her watery eyes rose to stare at Nico, asking seriously, If something happens between Mr. Nico and me, will Mr. Nico be able to sponsor me unconditionally to go to college in Ennd? Nico looked at her with a slight smile, his eyes somewhat wicked but honest, and then, turning her down with equal seriousness, said, Do I look like, well, a lecherous man? A few million, a dream, see? Nico never does this kind of money-losing business. It would be a more interesting deal if a few million could trap someone for ten years, wouldnt it? Mica Matamoros: Not like that. Nico suddenly grabs her hand and Mica Matamoros unconsciously shrinks back. Nico was amused: You hit on me so skillfully in the precincts of La familia Matamoros and now youre shy? You dont seem to have jumped through hoops, your hands are shaking, why the panic?. Besides, I was going to give you my card. With those words, Nico handed her a ck business card in the palm of his hand and said, It has my contact details on it, so contact me directly when youve thought about it. Mica Matamoros held up the ck business card that seemed to glow with heat and nodded. As she pulled her palm away from the mans hand, the girls slender, soft fingers slid involuntarily over his thin, calloused palm, tickling it. Between thekes of Nicos heart, it was as if a small stone had been thrown, small and tiny, but it didnt stop her from pleasuring him. It was 10 oclock at night when Mica Matamoros arrived home. She did not hurry home immediately after leaving Nicos vi at Moon Lake, but walked aimlessly for a long while. Thinking a lot about what Nico told him today. Nico is a bit cold-blooded, but there is no denying that Nico is right. If he could afford to go to Oxford University, it would take three to five years, and after that, what would his ns be? What will he do after three to five years, stay in the UK and work, never return to The Matamoros family, forget his past and forget his past? So what was all the effort he was making now? The contacts, the resources, the money he wanted to acquire were for The Matamoros family to pay the price he deserved for his mothers death. For a moment, his chaotic thoughts seemed to clear again. As soon as she arrived home, Beltran Matamoros was sitting in the living room waiting for her. Mica Matamoros said nothing to call him, but Beltran Matamoros, once he saw her return, stood up with a cold face and said, Apany me to the study. Mica Matamoros followed Beltran Matamoros to the studio. She walked behind Beltran Matamoros and looked at his back slightly hunched with age.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Sometimes she wondered if that man was, in fact, her real father. Chapter 1003: Marrying Her to the Old Man When she entered the study, Beltran Matamoros put his hands behind his back and said in a not very kind tone, I have talked this over with you, Aunt Cami, and I think it is not very safe for you, a girl, to go study abroad. The Holy City is not without good universities, and your grades are more than enough for La Universidad Santa, which is also a prestigious university, and not very different from those abroad. Mica Matamoros was not disappointed, she was not surprised, in fact she already knew in her heart that Beltran Matamoros would not allow her to study abroad. Mica Matamoros asked directly, Papa, if it were Florence who received this offer today, would you allow her to study in Ennd? Beltran Matamoros frowned and said, What are you doing talking about your sister when youre talking about yourself? Mica Matamoros tugged at the corners of her lips, avoiding the question was tantamount to acquiescence. Mica Matamoros sniffled, the corners of her eyes reddened slightly and she opened her lips, but no words came out for a long moment.From N?velDrama.Org. Beltran Matamoros asked, Is something bothering you? Mica Matamoros looked at him for a moment and said, I have often wondered if she was your real daughter, and you may not believe me when I tell you. Beltran Matamoros looked at her with a puzzled face, What are you babbling!. Mica Matamoros raised her hand to wipe away the tears running down her face and said calmly, The paternity test has shown that we are father and daughter, with a DNA match of 99, 9%. But tell me, dad, why can you be such a loving father to Florencia and say yes to everything Florencia wants, but so difficult when ites to me? Beltran Matamoros was not impressed, In my heart, you and Florencia are my two daughters, you are the same, you are two sisters, you will support each other in the future, you are the older sister, but you always have a problem with your sister, why cant you find out the reason by yourself? When I was a little girl, you took me to the mall and I saw a Barbie doll that cost five hundred dors, I begged you to buy it for me, you said it was too expensive, it was just a doll, I wouldnt y with it after a few times, it would be a waste of money to buy it. But within a few days, Florence got a Barbie doll with a price tag that read over a thousand. Mica Matamoros insistent and stubborn gaze, pinned on Beltran Matamoros, made him flinch inexplicably, and Beltran Matamoros slightly averted his gaze, but Mica Matamoros continued to stare at him, questioning him word by word. I just want to know how a father, can be so entric. Why are you like your mother, so aggressive, fighting over everything!. Mica Matamoros smiled andughed, but said in a cold voice: You dont deserve to mention her!. Under her eyes was a look of hatred. Beltran Matamoros was stunned, thinking that Mica Matamoros really hated him. Cam Linares was right to be worried. Mica Matamoros gritted her teeth and said, I never asked you to be nice to me, I just wanted you to be even, even if it wasnt so even, I would have epted it, but what you have done makes me think that you dont deserve to be my father at all! With those words, Mica Matamoros mmed the door and left. It was the first time Beltran Matamoros had seen such a stark Mica Matamoros, and he felt a sense of fear. Mica Matamoros hated him as if she was really going to get back at him. At night, Beltran Matamoros could not sleep and tossed and turned in bed. Cam Linares asked him: Whats wrong with you today, you who usually lie in bed for five minutes and snore. Beltran Matamoros was lying down, looking at the ceiling, and sighed, Im afraid that Mica will really take revenge, the way she looks at me, she really hates me, and if she really grows and has her own economic power, Im afraid that she will really turn against thepany. Cam Linares said, Mica is a very high-minded girl, so I think it would be better to find someone to engage her, so she can have a break. Beltran Matamoros eyes sparkled, Compromise? What about someone? Cam Linares had another bad idea in mind and said, You remember Sister Natanael, his wife has been dead for over a year and he wants to find a young wife. Mr. Natanael Mr. Nathanael age is also too old, and that Mr. Nathanael, lecherous. My lord, our family is much worse than La familia Natanael, if we want to choose, it is someone else who chooses our Mica, besides, if Mica really marries with some rich family of La Ciudad Santa, arent you afraid she will take revenge on you? Cam Linares looked at him sideways, revealing her thoughts. Beltran Matamoros mused, Ill have to think about it Chapter 1004: Heh, and what a good father he has. The next morning, Mica Matamoros got up and agreed to go to the coffee with her best friend Pastora Apostol. She didnt want to spend even half a minute in this house. In the morning, Beltran Matamoros, Cam Linares and Florencia are sitting at the table having breakfast. Mica Matamoros doesnt even greet them and doesnt even look at them, but walks past the table towards the door. Beltran Matamoros gets upset and says with a dark look, What an attitude you have at this time of the morning, not even a greeting!. Mica Matamoros threw out a cold word: Good morning. It was perfunctory in the extreme. You! Cam Linares, seeing Beltran Matamoros anger, reached out and patted the back of Beltran Matamoros hand, implying with the look that a little intolerance goes a long way. Cam Linares said to Mica Matamoros in a soft voice: Mica, where are you going this morning?. Mica Matamoros replied, Is it necessary for me to tell you where Im going?. Cam Linares, still polite, said, Even if you are going out, you should sit down to breakfast before leaving, you are young but its not good for your stomach if you dont eat breakfast. Florencia couldnt stand to listen to her and said, Mom, leave it, hes going to take your kindness as something normal. Mica Matamoros headed for the door without looking back. Cam Linares reminded her, Hey Mica, theres a dinner tonight,e back early, your father is taking you and Florencia to meet your uncles!. Once Mica Matamoros left the house, Cam Linares worried, I wonder if Mica will be back early tonight. Beltran Matamoros growled, Donte home if she has the guts. Pastora Apostol was a high school friend of Mica Matamoros and they were close. Pastora Apostol had found a study cafeteria. When Mica Matamoros arrived, Pastora Apostol stood up and congratted her with a smile: Theres our Mica Matamoros, congrattions, congrattions, an offer from Oxford University. Mica Matamoros looked at her nkly and sighed, Whats the use of having an offer from Oxford, Im not sure Ill get in. Pastora Apostol asked suspiciously, If youve gotten in, why not? My father wouldnt even let me study abroad. Pastora Apostol said angrily, Its not that evil woman behind this again, is it? Mica Matamoros shook her head, a little tired. I dont know, even if she was behind it, my father would have to agree, and it doesnt matter whose idea it was for me. Pastora Apostol asked, So, are you really just going to stand there and do nothing? Mica Matamoros looked at Pastora Apostol and bit her lip, not sure if she should tell Pastora Apostol about Nico or where to start. Pastora, if I took some shortcuts to get what I wanted and did something that you might despise what I did, would you think I did wrong? Pastora Apostol looked at her amused and scoffed, You wouldnt want to sell your body for a license te, would you? Mica Matamoros was about to tell her that it was simr to selling her body. Pastora Apostol told her, Mica, I believe in you and I will support you in whatever you decide, if you are really distressed about tuition, I can ask my mother for pocket money, but it could really be a drop in the bucket for the cost of your studies abroad. Mica Matamoros smiled, Pastora, thank you indeed. We are best friends and there is nothing I can do to help you, so what is there to thank you for. But when I graduate from college and join the working world and my sisters have money, I will support you!. Mica Matamoros lifted the orange juice in front of her and bumped Pastora Apostol, smiling, Sis bully. Mica Matamoros returned home in the evening. But as soon as she entered the living room, she saw the guests sitting on the living room sofa. Beltran Matamoros, who had changed his attitude towards her in thest few days, smiled rather pleasantly and kindly and gestured for her toe closer: Mica,e here, this is daddys friend, Mr. Natanael. Mica Matamoros greeted Mr. Nathanael with a slight nod out of politeness, Hello Uncle Nathanael. Mr. Nathanael was middle-aged and fat, with a beer belly, Mediterranean head and fat face, and he looked at Mica Matamoros with ascivious look and said with a smile, Uncle Nathanael, Mica, dont think Im older than you, but those of us who are always away from home, we are up to date and young at heart! We are young! Mica Matamoros scoffed, a pervert! Beltran Matamoros said, Mica, Mr. Nathanael is a great man, hes only forty years old, but hes worth hundreds of millions of dors. He is a great example for you to follow. Mica Matamoros nodded her head and said in a calm voice: Dad, I will study and try to be a multimillionaire like Uncle Nathanael soon. Beltran Matamoros: You Mica Matamoros turned around and went upstairs. Beltran Matamoros immediately apologized to Mr. Nathanael: Mr. Nathanael, my daughter is spoiled by me, she is a bit of ady. Mr. Nathanaels eyes stopped on the slender and beautiful back of Mica Matamoros, and he murmured, Beauty has personality, its boring if it has no personality, Sr. Cam Linaresughs and jokes, You men still think women are young, I think you choose the younger ones! Sr. Nathanael smilessciviously and points to Cam Linares, Ms. I like personality and Im not too picky about age, no!. Of course you dont choose your age, you are 18 years old. Beltran Matamoros asks: So, Sister Natanael, is it true that you like little girls? Sister Natanael: Not bad, not bad. Finally, as Sr. Natanael was leaving, he stood by the car and patted Beltran Matamoros on the shoulder and said significantly, If you ept this marriage and marry me Mica Matamoros as your wife, I will give The Matamoros Family the bride price, this much! Mr. Nathanaelpared the figure of a p to that of Beltran Matamoros. Five hundred thousand? Five million. In the evening, Cam Linares asked Beltran Matamoros, What did that Mr. Nathanael really say? With mixed feelings, Beltran Matamoros said, Mr. Natanael said he would give us The Matamoros family a bride price of five million if we epted the marriage. Cam Linares eyes widened in disbelief, So much, it seems Mr. Natanael is really in love with Mica. A bride price of five million is fine, but if Mica doesnt agree to marry My lord, dont even think of asking Mica to give her active assent to this marriage. Cam Linares knew very well the personality of Mica Matamoros, who pretended to be intelligent. Beltran Matamoros mused and asked, What do you have in mind?. Cam Linares leans towards Beltran Matamoros ear and whispers an idea. Beltran Matamoros frowns a little at this, Thats not good, Mica would hate our guts. Shes been hating us for a day or two and its not that serious. Besides, when Mica gets married, Sister Natanael will love her, and she will be able to feed and dress herself, and in time she will understand that we are doing it for her good, and she might even loosen her rtionship with us.From N?velDrama.Org. Beltran Matamoros hesitated, but felt that Cam Linares was right. Then lets do what you say!. The next day, for dinner, Cam Linares prepared a delicious meal in the kitchen. Mica Matamoros had nowhere to go today, so she stayed in her room all day, onlying out at lunchtime to eat something quick before going back to her room. At the dinner table, there were thoughts of her own. Cam Linares looks at Mica Matamoros, who is eating with her head down, and says with a worried smile, Mica, youre too thin, you need to eat more meat. Here, these are the sweet and sour pork ribs I made, try them. Cam Linares handed her a piece of Ribs, which Mica Matamoros rejected with indifference: No, I dont need it. Cam Linares didnt bother, but in her mind she growled, Someone will take care of you tonight!. After dinner, Mica Matamoros drank half a ss of juice and went back upstairs. Beltran Matamoros and Cam Linares looked at each other, and Cam Linares nodded triumphantly. The drug was in Mica Matamoros ss of juice. She had bought it from a friend and had heard it was a very strong drug. Upstairs, Mica Matamoros went back to her room and read a book for a while, before getting dizzy. She put her hand to her forehead and felt something was wrong, and was about to lie down on her bed to rest when the bedroom door clicked open. There stood the leering, greasy face of Mr. Nathanael. Mica Matamoros was so startled that she managed to get up and hit him with a pillow, Get out! She realized what was happening and grabbed her cell phone to call for help, but Mr. Natanael was already one step ahead and grabbed it with his hands! Mica Matamoros, fight all you want, no matter how much you fight today, you will be mine, and the more you fight, the more I will be interested in you. Mr. Natanael pounced directly on her with a fierce fury. Mica Matamoros summoned her willpower and deftly dodged, Sr. Natanaelshed out, but the smile on his face was even more perverse and ominous. Mica Matamoros screamed hysterically, Get out of here!. Mr. Natanael looked like a worm, wrapped up in her, and Mica Matamoros felt sick to her stomach, reaching out to punch and kick him. Mr. Natanael became more and more exalted, I tell you Mica Matamoros, stop shouting, your father has closed the door on you, tonight, in this house, is our wedding night! Mica Matamoros turned pale, her stomach churned and she was on the verge of vomiting at his words. Sister Natanael was disgusting, but her father, Beltran Matamoros, was even more disgusting and revolting! Mica Matamoros could not imagine that her own father, however disliked, however biased, would not have contemted how his daughter was forced by a fat, obscene, middle-aged, beer-bellied man. Mica Matamoros grimaced; after all, she had underestimated Beltran Matamoros limits as a human being. Mica Matamoros pounced on Sister Natanaels bed. Mica Matamoros stared at the bedroom door and mentally swore to herself that if she did not die today, she would return the humiliation a hundredfold and a thousandfold. Sister Natanaels fat and heavy body pressed against Mica Matamoros, causing her to suffocate. Mica Matamoros managed to cling to thest vestiges of consciousness and reached under her pillow for a military knife. Yes, it was for her own protection. After her mothers death, in La familia Matamoros she was defending herself from everyone. And this military knife was the only gift his mother gave him before she died. Her mother told her with red-rimmed eyes, Mica, mom can no longer protect you or watch over you while you grow up, from now on you must learn to defend yourself. Mica Matamoros closed her eyes, tears slid down the corners of her eyes and fell on her temples. She drew her knife and, with a single blow, plunged it hard into the shoulder of Sister Natanael, who was crouched over her. Sister Nathanael screamed instantly, uttering a pigs cry of pain. Sister Nathanael covered the sore spot on her shoulder, and when she touched it, a handful of blood was offered, and instantly her face turned pig liver from fear. How dare you you dare, how dare you stab me with a knife! Mica Matamoros gasped, her forehead covered with fine sweat as she held the blood-stained military knife in her hand. Mr. Natanael was about to take another step when Mica Matamoros pointed the knife at him and threatened him in a cold voice: If you take one more step towards me, Ill kill you! Mr. Natanael shouted, Ah! Help! Open the door! Bang, bang, bang! Sr. Nathanael banged loudly on the bedroom door. Outside the door, Beltran Matamoros and Cami Linares heard Sr. Natanaels screams, sensed something was wrong and immediately grabbed the key and opened the door. But as soon as the door was opened, Mica Matamoros ran out with a bloody knife in her hand. And Sister Natanael fainted with fear, pointing a trembling finger at Beltran Matamoros: How dare you, your daughter, kill me!. Beltran Matamoros and Cami Linares looked at the blood on Sister Natanaels shoulder and were horrified. Chapter 1005: Embrace me, please Mica Matamoros stumbled out of La familia Matamoros holding the bloody military knife before hailing a cab. The heat, which was pervasively running through her body Her dejected appearance could not prevent the driver from looking in the rearview mirror as well, and his eyes twitched at the sight of the bloody military knife in his hand. Mica Matamoros hurried to hide the military knife in her hand. The driver asked in a trembling voice, Chica, where are you, where are you going?. Feeling close to death, Mica Matamoros tugged at her neck and said in a muffled voice, To the Amengual Group building. Only now did she realize, with sadness, that the only person she could turn to in such a critical situation was Nico, whom she had only known for a few days. Mica Matamoros clenched her fist, wanting to take a gamble for once and give it her all.This is from N?velDrama.Org. When Mica Matamoros arrived at the Amengual Group building, she repressed her difort and heat, walked quickly to the reception desk and said, I need to see your Mr. Nico. The receptionist gave her an expressionless look and said coldly, Every day there are girls like you lining up to see Mr. Nico, and if I let them in all the time, Mr. Nico will be bored out of his mind. No one is allowed in without an appointment. Mica Matamoros had lost her patience, the changes in her body told her that if she stayed here any longer she would do something even more humiliating. Mica Matamoros grabbed the military knife in her hand and ced it around the receptionists neck, ordering, Take me to him!. Ah! The receptionist shrieked, attracting security guards, and in the lobby there was immediate agitation. Soon, the presidents office received the message. Campoverde entered the presidents office and reported, Mr. Nico, there is a girl named Jane downstairs in the lobby, holding a knife and threatening the receptionist. Jane? Nico frowned slightly, stood up and said, Go downstairs and check it out. Ding-dong. The elevator doors opened. Nico stepped out of the elevator with long legs and caught a glimpse of Mica Matamoros holding a bloody military knife around the receptionists neck. Nico was slightly stunned, he hadnt expected her to be so bold as to break thew just to see him. Mica Matamoros also saw Nico. Nico approached with a firm step, his dark eyes looked calmly into Mica Matamoros eyes scarlet from the effects of the drug, he held out a hand and said in a deep voice, Mica Matamoros, give me the knife. Mica Matamoros hand, trembling as she grabbed the military knife, removed it from the receptionists neck and handed it to Nico. When Nico grabbed the knife, Mica Matamoros threw herself into his arms. With her face buried in his chest, her hands gripped Nicos arms tightly, and her low voice conveyed an extraordinarily strong desire to live: Help me. Nico stood slightly stunned, looking down at the soft girl in his arms. Campoverde, a man of vision, knew that Mica Matamoros was not a terrorist and said to the staff watching, Lets disperse, its been a misunderstanding, lets get to work! Stop watching. Mica Matamoros could not contain herself and rubbed against Nicos arms. Nico smiled slightly, So impatient?. But when he looked at Mica Matamoros, he frowned slightly, it was obvious she was high! Mica Matamoros was on the verge of tears, her body felt like it was inhabited by a beast she had never felt before, she wanted to hug Nico tightly and she wanted Nico to hug her tightly. Her body drove Mica Matamoros to bow her head and plead, Hold me . please Nico leaned in slightly and gathered Mica Matamoros in a horizontal hug. The receptionists eyes went straight. What the hell is going on? Nico led Mica Matamoros to the special elevator, and Campoverde had the good sense not to follow her. A colleague asked Campoverde: Campoverde, who is that girl Mr. Nico is carrying?. Campoverde: I dont know, but she looks like Mr. Nico is supposed to be in love. In the special elevator, Nico had just left Mica Matamoros on the floor when the girls soft, cool body enveloped him again. Nico sulked and reached up to pull her arms away from him, looking straight at her, Mica Matamoros, do you know what youre doing? I know. She wanted to live, she felt like dying. Dont you regret it? Mica Matamoros straightened up and wrapped her arms around his neck again, speaking hoarsely and pitifully into his ear, Mr. Nico Im so horny The voice was soft and feminine. The hot breath she exhaled, finely spraying the nape of his neck, teased and tickled him. Nicos eyes darkened deeply as hisrge hands cupped the back of her neck and pressed her tightly against the elevator wall. The mans tall, erect body covered her and he lowered his head, sealing it with a kiss. In between, Nicos cold, deep but sensual voice whispered in her ear, Theres no turning back, Mica Matamoros, dont cry out in regret. Her conscience, increasingly dazed. She had a vague feeling that Nico had taken her to a room with a big bed. It was like a dream. Mica Matamoros was crying in her dream as if she were a wounded puppy. Everyone was harassing her, everyone wanted to destroy her. The tears, more and more fierce. Nico bites her so hard it hurts. The man asks vaguely in her ear, What, are you aggravated?. Mica Matamoros was half stunned and unable to respond at all. Nicos movements, however, became more aggressive, his voice cold as he bit her ear, Mica Matamoros, dont forget, this is what you want. Mica Matamoros was like a small boat, lurching and floating in the endless darkness of the sea. The fog was so thick around them that they couldnt see around them. Nico saw that the woman in the bed was curled up like a baby, clutching the corners of the nkets, her eyes scarlet, moaning. Her body was tense, as if she were having a nightmare. But that softness awakened a long-dormant protective desire in Nico. Nico sat on the edge of the bed and reached out, her fingers gently wiping the cold tears from the corners of her eyes. Mica Matamoros, in her sleep, took his hand between hers and, as if clinging to driftwood, moaned, Mama, dont leave me alone. She was really tired. The tip of Nicos heart, twitched slightly. Without withdrawing his hand, he let her hold it. Mica Matamoros woke up in a strange ce and all the changes in her body reminded her that she had slept with Nico. Nico was no longer there. It was one of the rooms where Nico used to rest after an exhausting day at the office. Mica Matamoros lifted the sheets and a red stain on them embarrassed her to her core. She bit her lip and got out of bed, her legs sore and numb. She went to the bathroom and hugged herself, under the shower, and rinsed for a long, long time. Whether they were tears on her face, or water marks, who knows. The hatred in her heart, like ripples churning in the water, expanded rapidly. If it hadnt been for Beltran Matamoros, he wouldnt have made it this far. He would have made the Matamoros family pay the price they deserved. Mica Matamoros washed up and did not go with Nico, but quickly went to the Amengual Group. Nico was in a meeting when Campoverde pushed and leaned toward his ear and said, Mr. Nico, Miss Florencia is gone. Nicos thin lips curved slightly, Thats very self-conscious. It was a good thing he wasnt clingy. Mica Matamoros returned to La familia Matamoros. As soon as Beltran Matamoros saw her, he pointed to her nose and scolded her, You know you have injured Sister Natanael and now she is in the hospital and Sister Natanael has experienced the injury and ns to sue you! Mica Matamoros scoffed, Do you have the nerve to sue me?. Youreing with me to the hospital right now to apologize to Sister Natanael! Make up for it. Beltran Matamoros reached out and grabbed Mica Matamoros by the wrist and headed for the door. Mica Matamoros shook it off: I defended myself, you couldnt sue me if you did! On the contrary, if I sue you, you will pay the legal price. Beltran Matamoros frowned: Mica Matamoros! You want to put on a show and embarrass The Matamoros family!. Mica Matamoros smirked and said, Have I disgraced The Matamoros family? Its not me who has disgraced The Matamoros family. You, like my own father, who pushed a horny old man of almost fifty years on me and allowed him to destroy me, are simply not human. Cam Linares, on the other side of the room, let out an ups and yed nice, Mica, you dont have to be ashamed of Sor Natanael said that if you agree to marry him, he will give us $5 million just for the bride price. And you, no need to make a fuss, yesterday he didnt get his way and you stabbed him, you go and apologize to your father and this is over. Heh, five million. Mica Matamoros ignored Cam Linares and red at Beltran Matamoros, Dad, youre pushing me to an old man for a five million bride price. Beltran Matamoros was perplexed as he gritted his teeth: You, no! Im doing it for your own good, marry Sister Natanael and you wont have to worry for the rest of your life, whats your problem?. Mica Matamoros tugged at the corners of her lips in desperation, her heart was exhausted, but the hatred was growing and she did not want to talk to Beltran Matamoros anymore. Today I return to La familia Matamoros because I want to wipe the te clean with you. Beltran Matamoros was stunned, What do you mean, is it hard to say you want to break up with us?. Mica Matamoros said, word for word: This is thest time I call you father. As of today, we are no longer father and daughter. For the rest of my life, I, Mica Matamoros, will no longer have thest name Jane and I will no longer call Beltran Matamoros daddy. You! If in the future I feel the slightest remorse for having broken my rtionship with The Matamoros family, they will not let me die. Mica Matamoros cast a poisonous spell. Beltran Matamoros took a step back, furious, and red at her, covering his chest, You you are a traitor! You dont deserve to be a girl!. Mica Matamorosughed softly and red at Beltran Matamoros: Ill give it back to you, youre not worthy to be a father either!. From then on, La Ciudad Santa would never again have a daughter of The Matamoros family named Mica Matamoros. That year, Mica Matamoros changed herst name. Mica. Mica moved out of the Matamoros familypletely, taking all her belongings with her. The Matamoros family acted as if she had never lived as a person. Leaving The Matamoros family without food or shelter, Mica knew the future would be hard and difficult, but the moment she left The Matamoros family, Mica was relieved. Chapter 1006: Mr. Nico eats for nothing Before leaving La familia Matamoros, Mica had a habit of saving money. Although it wasnt much, she had between 30. 000 and 50. 000 in savings, and Pastora Apostol apanied her on a house-hunting day with the agent and ended up renting a small loft of only 40 square feet. The rent was a little cheaper because of the small size of the ce. Pastora Apostol helped her get all her stuff into the house, looked at the small apartment and said, Its too small, its going to be too crowded when you get all your stuff. Mica sat on a pile of clothes, tidying them as she sighed, Ive lived in La familia Matamoros before, Ive never rented an apartment before, but today I realized that La Ciudad Santa is very expensive. I dont have much money on hand, and I cant work part time for a while, so I have to save what little I have. Pastora Apostol rushed over and sat on the carpet to help her unpack, saying, My mother gives me a lot of pocket money, which I dont have much use for, so Ive saved it, so take it. Pastor Apostol, knowing she would not ept it, added, Dont worry, Ill count it as a loan. When you have the money, you can pay me back. Mica reached out and hugged Pastora Apostol, jokingly saying, If you hug your sisters thighs, youll have meat. Pastora Apostol asked, Hey, are you really not going back to La familia Matamoros and what if those from La familia Matamorose to your door to bother you? If I really dont want to contact those from La familia Matamoros, even if they block my front door, I have a thousand and one ways to ignore them. Thats true. By the way, are you still going to Ennd to study then?. At the mention of it, Mica hesitated, I dont know, but most likely I wont go. Pastora Apostol gritted her teeth and said, The Matamoros family is so cruel that they wont even let you go to school, is this really pro-life? They did this to me, and one day I will pay them back for all this pain too. Pastora Apostol: Im with you. On her first night in the rented house, Mica lost sleep. Lying in her small room of less than forty square meters, Mica looked out the window, which glowed in thete evening, and smiled bitterly as she searched for the Oxford University offer, which was tucked in a book at the foot of her bed. Nico was right, the quickest shortcut to sess for her now was not to go to Oxford, but to follow the route Nico had mapped out for her, to earn a good living first, and to have the financial means to be able to choose. The next morning, Mica was wearing a slightly more sophisticated dress, light makeup and lipstick, and the girl in the floor-to-ceiling mirror looked innocent and glowing. Mica took a deep breath in the mirror, grabbed her purse, slipped on a pair of heels and headed out. As a student, she rarely wears high heels, and the pair on Micas feet were still 99% new, but she hadnt walked for long before her heels wore out. But when she remembered what the people from La familia Matamoros had done, the pain in her feet suddenly wasnt worth it. Mica soon arrived at the Amengual Group building, and this time the receptionist had the good sense not to stop her, but to let her in. When Mica arrived at the presidents office, she was about to call Nico on the phone when she ran into Campoverde in the hallway. Campoverde thought she was seeing things, but when she looked at her, she saw that it was the same girl Mr. Nico had brought to his officest time. Campoverde, who had been looking forward to eating a melon for more than a day, smiled, walked up to her and asked, Has Miss Florenciae to see Mr. Nico? Mica, somewhat startled, said, Yes, I am here to see Mr. Nico, I have something I need to talk to him face to face. Mr. Nico is in a meeting, why dont you wait for Miss Florence in the lounge while I go and give a briefing as well. Mica nodded politely and, as Campoverde turned to leave, she said, Campoverde, now myst name is not Jane, but Yan. Campoverde froze, but was not surprised to see her, everyone had seen the world and who didnt have a story, so he nodded and smiled, Miss Mica, wait a moment, please. Campoverde pushed his way into the meeting room and whispered in Nicos ear, Mr. Nico, Miss Mica is here and she says she has something to talk to you about. Nico frowned slightly, Miss Mica? Oh, its Miss Mica, shes suddenly changed herst name. Nico was a little surprised, he hadnt expected Mica Matamoros to have disassociated herself from The Matamoros family so quickly andpletely, but she she was clearly still a newbie, no flyer. He had thought he could be as tolerant as she was, but now it seemed that. Nico asked, How did she get in without an appointment? Probably thest time the receptionist saw her with Miss Mica so she was afraid to stop Miss Mica. Nico spoke very formically, No appointment, let her wait. Campoverde froze, what the hell, didnt he kiss and make out with someone elses girlst time? Now shes plucked dangling, relentless? Campoverde stood to the side and didnt leave, Nico frowned a little and gave him a sidelong nce, What are you still doing here? Campoverde: Campoverde nimbly stepped out. Before Nicos next eye gash could arrive. Campoverde closed the conference room door, feeling like he was living like a sandwich, yes he was stuffed. He re-entered the room and said politely and respectfully to Mica, Im sorry Miss Mica, Mr. Nico is still in a meeting and he may I may not be able to see her for a while. Mica, who was a calm and patient person for her age, said, Thats okay, I can wait. Campoverde smiled faintly, Thats okay. Mica waited in the living room for an hour, but there was no sign of Nico. Deciding not to wait, she got up and was about to leave the salon to go find Nico when Campoverde pushed his way in. Campoverde, has Mr. Nico finished his meeting? Campoverde: This Miss Mica, Mr. Nico said he was not avable today. But I have something very important to talk to him, and, it was he who said that if I could imagine it, I coulde and see him. Campoverde smiled sheepishly, Im not too sure about this . But really Mr. Nico is not avable today. Mica was not convinced, and walked straight out of the living room and hurried into Nicos office. But the office was, well, empty, Nico wasnt even there. Campoverde gently reminded her, Miss Mica, I think that you should not waste your time today, if Mr. Nico said he was not avable today, he is definitely not avable. It is a waste of time for you to wait here empty. Mica bit her lip and smiled coldly, humph, ying a trick on her. Mica said to Campoverde without changing her face, Could Campoverde tell Mr. Nico that its okay if he doesnt see me today, but word will spread all over La Ciudad Santa that he slept with me and he wont even pay for the aftermath? The corner of Campoverdes mouth twitched, , Miss Mica, surely Mr. Nico is not that stingy, you said . Mica: No, its just that he hasnt given me a penny. Campoverde: God, when did Mr. Nico be a freeloader? Thats shameless. But Campoverde, as Nicos special assistant, had to be as tough as a special assistant can be.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Campoverde cleared his throat and said, Miss Mica, if word gets out about La Ciudad Santa, it wont be good for Mr. Nico, but it wont be good for you, who is a girl, and it wont look good. Mica smiled slightly with her red lips, young and youthful but unerring, What misconception does Campoverde have of a woman who has been thrown out of her home and has no money, I have trouble surviving and Campoverde thinks I care about my dignity and my face? Campoverde tapped her on the head, Miss Mica, Im going to make a call. Three minutester Campoverde gave Mica an address, Mr. Nico is now at the Ferry Bar on Long Beach Street. Thank you. Mica turned around with a flourish. Campoverde: Mica is the first woman to threaten Mr. Nico! Inside the private lounge of the Ferry Bar. Nico, Adam Rouco, Matthew and Rabago Rn are ying cards. A three-on-onendlord. Nico calls thendlord. Adam Rouco, after drawing hisst card, says, Youre going to lose. Nico raised his eyebrows, I have a good hand too, Adam Rouco, I advise you not to talk so much and to be careful about choking. Mateo threw a gossipy nce at Nico and a grumpy grin, I also think youre going to lose. Rabago Rn adds, Because someones heart, its not even at the poker table. Mateo: Honestly, are you hitting on a new girl? Nico: New girls are old clothes. Adam Rouco: Do you think Oreo cookies melt when you dunk them? Mateo: Dude, you dont understand, do you know how many vors there are now in Oreos, coffee, ice cream, strawberry you can eat them all week without repeating vors and you wont necessarily get bored of them. Adam Rouco: Oreos are too sweet, I dont like them. Chapter 1007: With Mr. Nico, I play for real. Mica took a deep breath as she arrived at the Ferry Bar and went to the door of the private room Campoverde had given her. Raising her hand, she knocked on the door. Inside the private room, Mateo shouted at the door as he yed his cards, Is this a cocktail delivery? Come in yourself. The door, with a click, was pushed open by Mica. Matthew was facing the door and when he looked up and saw Mica, his eyes froze for a moment, but his gaze immediately brightened and he quipped, Its not the delivery boy, is it, who ordered the pretty girl? Rabago Rn gave him an expressionless look, You ordered her, didnt you?. Matthew scoffed, You really misunderstood me, I didnt order her. Besides, I hadnt seen any of the girls in the bar with that elegance. Nico sat motionless, not moving, holding hisst three cards in his hand, a boy and a pair of tens. The big ghost was still there, unyed. Not a good day for cards. Mica, with her long, slender white legs, approached Nico without looking away. The rest of the trio looked at Nico with pumpkin eyes. Mateo grimaced again and looked at Nico with meaningful eyes, After all, he is Nicos man. Rabago Rn crushed the cards in his hand on the table and said, Are we still ying this card?. Mica hadnt looked at Nico since he walked in the door, she just said, Yeah, Im going to win this game, so why not. Nico threw down a pair of tens and Adam Rouco threw down a pair of kings, and no one was big enough to pass. Adam Rouco threw another single seven. Mateo frowned, Adam, youre ying for it, Nico only has one card left and you dont y a pair. Adam Rouco addressed his cards directly to Mateo: I have no pair left. Mateo had a deuce, he overcame it and Rabago Rn had no ghosts in the house. Nico a gram boy through and won. Mica stood in front of Nico, unintentionally, her gaze slightly downcast, watching Nicos long, bony fingers as he shuffled the cards on the table, and said, Mr. Nico, I have something to tell you, can you give me ten minutes and well talk? Nico remained silent, still shuffling his cards. Matthews eyes darted back and forth, intrigued, over Nico and the girl next to him. Matthew teased, Nico, youre willing to keep such a pretty girl waiting. Nico said yfully, Then you know that the prettier a woman is, the more poisonous she is, and the more you cant touch her. If you die under the peony, youll be a ghost, you know that?. In front of Mica, the flirting was going back and forth, but Mica did not change her face, her pretty and stunning face always kept a slight smile, patiently staying by Nicos side, continuing to wait. When Nico was ying poker, he had the habit of touching a cigarette. When he reached out to touch a cigarette from the box and put it between his fingers, Mica would already rush to grab the lighter next to him, flick it, light the me and send it up. Her movements were iparably deft, not at all timid. It was clear she was doing what street girls do, but there was nothing dusty or low in her movements or her temperament. Mateos eyes shifted as he looked at Mica, finding these two increasingly interesting. After passing the fire to Nico, Mica was in no hurry to negotiate with him and stood aside, waiting patiently. After about half an hour, Adam Rouco pushed the cards in his hand into the pile, stood up and tugged at his tie, saying, Im tired of ying, so thats it for today. Where are we, are you in a hurry to get a girl?. Adam Rouco picked up the suit jacket hanging on the back of his chair and pushed it aside with a gesture, his voice was nonchntly mocking, Come on, youre not as lucky as Nico, go back to the office and do the hard work.From N?velDrama.Org. Rabago Rn: You tell me if I have room left in the office to work for a few hundred billion a year. Adam Rouco, holding his suit jacket in one hand, pats Nico on the shoulder as he walks past him, leans in slightly and jokes in his ear, Youre very lucky, be careful not to break your back. Nico raises an eyebrow, Youve been using your kidney too long, be careful not to lose it. Adam Rouco leaves the room with long legs, Dont worry, I have a personal doctor. Inside the booth, Mateo sees that the atmosphere is not right and pulls Rabago Rn aside saying, Go on, were going next door to y pool for a while while you guys y. They all left. In the private room only Nico and Mica remained. Nico stubbed out his cigarette in the ss ashtray and, under the white smoke, narrowed his dark eyes slightly, not looking at Mica, just asking, Youre very skilled at lighting cigarettes, have you ever done it before? The tone of his voice was unmistakable, salty and indifferent. Mica answered: The first time. Since it was about Mr. Nico, I didnt dare to neglect him, so I was very careful and respectful. Nico curved his lips and smiled softly, You are very good at making people happy. Mica said bluntly, If you want to negotiate with Mr. Nico, making Mr. Nico happy is the most basic thing to do. Nico reached out, grabbed Micas wrist and pulled her into his arms. Micas legs and feet were already numb from standing still in her heels for so long, and when Nico pulled her so hard, she naturally fell into hisp. Nicosrge hands took hold of her soft, slender waist, very slender, slimmer than any woman he had ever held in his hands. But this woman, where there should be flesh, was anything but, that night she had experienced it. The mans dark eyes stared at her and asked rhetorically, You mean you wouldnt find her attractive at all if it werent for the benefits? Mica smiled slightly, touched, Someone like me isnt even in the same league as Mr. Nico, how would I dare mess with Mr. Nico if it wasnt for the benefits. Full marks for the response. But how it sounded so ufortable to Nicos ears. How dare you? You dare even threaten me, what else wouldnt you dare. He was referring to his threat to Campoverde to reveal where his vige was. Since I was so eager to see Mr. Nico right away, I used a little tact and put a little harshness. Mr. Nico shouldnt be upset with me, should he? He didnt seem to be asking for mercy at all with this plea. On her proud face was written that she was innocent. Nico stared at her, silently, for several seconds, his eyes deep and powerful. Finally, the mans long fingers cupped her chin and said, Dont y tricks on me, it wont happen again. Mica gently pushed Nicos hand away and rose from hisp, smiling as she pulled the Oxford offering from her purse. How dare I y pranks on Mr. Nico, I y for real. Mica stood in front of him, holding the Oxford offering in one hand and the lighter she had just lit for Nico in the other. With a click, she lit the me. The firelight reflected off her vivid, beautiful face, and she shed a flirtatious, cold smile. Nico watched the fire from across the river, merely watching indifferently. Mica brought the mes close to the cover of the offer and they quickly consumed the paper offer, turning it to ashes. When it burned to thest corner, Mica dropped it into the ashtray with an expressionless face. Mr. Nico, I promise you, study film, read acting and enter the entertainment industry, but I have one condition. Nico hooked his lips, Thats a lot of conditions you have, go ahead. The womans clear, watery eyes looked at him for a moment as she said, I want Mr. Nico to make me famous. The smile on Nicos thin lips deepened as he said, You know there will be divine punishment for pushing a girl? Mica smiled seductively, Mr. Nico said he was positive about my potential, and besides, a man like you, Mr. Nico, wouldnt be afraid of Gods wrath I can do something like being damned, but you have to give me something sweet, otherwise, this condemnation of mine will be in vain. What does Mr. Nico want? Nico extended his hand towards her, Give me your hand. Mica ran her hand across his palm. Nico sat down and Mica stood up. Nico said, Im not missing anything, but Im missing a lover right now. Micas heart pounded and choked slightly, but before it came, she was ready, Until I get bored. Until I get bored. Mica assures herself that she will get bored quickly. After all, Nico had never been around a woman for more than three months with those rumor-mongers in The Holy City, and his cool period was passing quickly. Mica said, Whatever the duration, I hope Mr. Nico has promised me not to forget. Nico stood up, drew her into his arms and looked at her, his gaze judging and flirtatious, You are very young now, in three years, I will make you famous. I hope Mr. Nico is true to his word. I never go back on my word. As they left the bar, Micas feet walked unnaturally in her high heels. Nico observed it matter-of-factly. The heels of Micas feet were bloody and her skin was white, making them even more rming. Nico may be a cold-hearted man, but he is a gentleman. He knelt down and grabbed one of her slender ankles and pulled the heels off her foot to see the bloody wound. Nico frowned slightly, somewhat puzzled, These heels dont suit you, why are you wearing them?. Mica lowered her eyes and looked at him with a slight smile, Even if they dont fit me, but now, their owner is me, and even if it hurts, its still under my feet. Heh, hurting the enemy a thousand and hurting himself eight hundred is not a problem, a ruthless. Chapter 1008: There is someone who lives in his heart After the summer vacation, Mica, with Nicos intercession and help, went to film school and enrolled in the acting program quite sessfully. Many of the biggest and top stars in todays entertainment industry havee out of film schools. Although not as famous as Oxford University, film school is still one of the best schools in the world. Those who make it into film are at the top of the ss in terms of academic ability and appearance, at worst. Mica was admitted to film school with the top three cultural scores on her exams. Micas looks were so attractive that she attracted many stares and admirers as soon as she entered the school. Micas best friend was Pastora Apostol, who was very happy about Micas admission to film school. Pastora Apostol took her exams at the journalism department of Universidad Santa, which is right across the street from the film school. Universidad Santa has a slogan: If you are looking for a girlfriend, go to La Ciudad Santa Film School, you will find a beautiful girl with long legs, big breasts and a pretty face. The news that Mica had entered the cinema somehow reached the ears of The Matamoros family. After the first day of military training, La familia Matamoros caught up with Mica at the school entrance. Beltran Matamoros frowned and asked her, Are you going to the movies with the intention of bing a ywright afterward? On his face was a look of contempt. Mica removed her military training cap from her head, neither annoyed nor angry, her face immutable, If I remember correctly, its been a month since we broke off our father-daughter rtionship, so its none of Master Janes business what college I go to or what Im going to do in the future, is it? Beltran Matamoros face turned red with anger, You are an ungrateful daughter!. Mica ruffled the long hair that had escaped her ears and said, Its not honorable to block the school entrance and curse people, and I heard the word ungrateful daughter a long time ago. You still know its dishonorable! Mica paid no attention to him. Shortly thereafter, a ck Bentley slowly approached the school entrance. It stopped in front of Mica. The license te was prominent, four nines. The license te belonged to the Amengual Group. A well-dressed businessman in a ck suit got out of the car, walked around the front, opened the back door and respectfully said to Mica, Miss Mica, please get in. Beltran Matamoros frown deepened, What are you doing with the people from the Amengual Group? Beltran Matamoros was about to step forward to pull Mica when Campoverde had stepped in front of Beltran Matamoros with an official face, Mr. Beltran, Miss Mica is a friend of our Mr. Nico. Mica climbed into the car and mmed the door shut. The car door insted Beltran Matamoros smelly face. The ck Bentley rolled smoothly down the road. Mica asked, Campoverde, Mr. Nico wanted to see me?Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Campoverde said, I dont know, but Miss Mica will find out when she sees Mr. Nicoter. The journey, apprehensive. Arriving at the Moon Lake vi, Mica had just entered the house and was about to change her shoes when Nico suddenly appeared behind her and spoke loudly, startling her. Military training? Nico frowned slightly. Mica was wearing her military training uniform and hadnt had time to change, she nodded, Basically, all universities have military training for half a month. Nico pulled back as he made his way to the couch, Dont give me a tan, I dont like dark skinned women. Hard to watch. Mica: So cheeky? Mica unconsciously looked at her reflection in the nearby floor-to-ceiling window and thought, Even if she was tanned to wheat, theres no way shed be associated with the word ugly. Nico took a key from the little table and handed it to her, saying, This is a bachelor pad on River Feast Road, near the movie theater, you can stay there. Mica was slightly stunned, not taking the key. Nico raised his eyebrows and said, Its not a gift, youll have to pay me back with interest. Im giving you this apartment because I dont want us to see each other every day, I want us to have space for each other so our rtionship feels fresh. Nico meant that he didnt want her toe to his vi every day. Mica didnt want to see him every day either, after all, she was a little afraid to see him every day. Mica took the keys and smiled at him, Thank you Mr. Nico. Nico looked at her, feeling more and more the hypocrisy of her smile. The man reached up and pinched her face, Why dont you stop smiling?. Micas smile froze as he squeezed her face, and she looked silly. Nico nodded in satisfaction, She looks much more sincere that way. Mica: me it on her insincere looks! As Nico walked past her, she sniffed the back of her neck and frowned, Its going to stink. Mica wiped the sweat from her neck, how could it not stink in the middle of summer military training. Im going to shower. After showering, Mica put on a conservative womens nightgown, she didnt want Nico to be beastly. Her first time, she was drugged and unconscious, but she could feel how strong Nico was. If she had been sober Micas legs were wobbly just thinking about it. After Mica fixed herself, she saw the door to the studio half open and Nico working. Mica still hadnt eaten dinner and leaned over the door to ask Nico, Mr. Nico, have you eaten yet? No. Nico put that down and worked for a few minutes, noticing that there was no echo at the door. He turned his head to look at the study door and Mica was gone. When he came downstairs, he saw Mica cooking in the kitchen. Nicos fridge was well stocked with everything, fresh steaks, eggs and vegetables. Mica cooks casually and everything is a decent meal. After her mothers death, she has always been self-sufficient, Cam Linares did not treat her well and sometimes, when Beltran Matamoros was away on business, Mica did not eat with Cam Linares mother and daughter, but cooked for herself. Therefore, her cooking, which is not bad, barely reaches an 80. It wasnt until Nico cut a piece of steak and put it in his mouth, chewing, frowning slightly and saying critically, Its getting old. Mica tasted it herself, seventy percent of the meat was rare, she ate it rare, and the juices were thick. A man, really picky. But Mica said good-naturedly, Then Ill try to fry it tender next time. Serving the master well is a technical task. It was a hot summer day and she had just finished her military training, so Mica didnt have much of an appetite and ate very slowly. When Nico had almost finished eating, he wiped the corner of his mouth, stood up, walked past her and said lightly, Eat more, or I wont be responsible if you pass outter. The corner of Micas mouth twitched: She forked a piece of steak with her fork and popped it into her mouth. Micas eyes caught the sight of Nicos empty te and she licked her lips. He said the steak was old and he had eaten it all. Mica cleared the table, washed up, watched Nico working again in the study and went to the bedroom. Perhaps she was too tired from the day of military training, so shey down on the fluffy bed, not caring whose house or bed it was, and soon fell into a deep sleep. Nico worked in the study until eleven oclock before returning to the bedroom, where he saw Mica lying on the bed, already asleep. The man reached over with his long legs and sat on the edge of the bed, reaching out to tousle the womans soft, thick hair. In her sleep, Mica felt someone caressing her, reached up and took her hand in his, murmuring, Dario Cepeda. Nicos face sank. The womany on her bed, calling other men by their names. Tonight had been fierce enough for Nico. Mica felt like she was going to die several times. Chapter 1009: Mr. Nico, what do you usually eat? The next morning. Micas body felt as if it had been run over by a truck and her limbs felt as if they were not her own. Sore and aching, she wanted to greet Nicos God for eighteen generations. But when she woke up, she discovered that the man next to her had not gotten up and was staring at her with one hand on his head. Mica immediately smiled andughed, asking him about God as she smiled sweetly, Mr. Nico, good morning. Nico looked at her with a cold, sarcastic look, I thought you were going to wake up and be surprised that the man next to you is me. He finished with a cold snort. Mica didnt understand what he meant, but Mica didnt bother to delve into the meaning of his words. Nico rolled onto his back and got out of bed. ncing at the woman in the bed, Youre not up yet? Mica clutched at the sheets, her watery eyes held innocence, her pretty facenguid, Mr. Nico, youre too good, can I sleep a little longer? Nico hooked his thin lips and stared at her from the edge of the bed, but his eyes were cold, do you think I felt like killing youst night?. Mica didnt think much of it, she thought it was just a flirtatiousment, but she never thought Nico really wanted to kill herst night. Mica gave a matching yawn, three parts fake and three parts real, a slender white arm resting on her head, looking curiously at Nico and asking, Mr. Nico, what do you usually eat that you have so much energy? The mans long fingers cupped her chin, not gently, the force of the pinch was even a little strong, leaning a little closer to her, saying, I eat bull whip and deer antlers believe it or not, so you better behave yourself, being my wife is a very dangerous thing. Micas big eyes smiled and narrowed into two half moons, looking innocent and flirtatious, I just like Nico. Nicos eyes sunk, his gaze dangerous and forced as he stared at her for five seconds. Finally, Nico let go of her chin andunched, A good talent who knows how to act, Im not wrong. Mica: Mica was so tired from the previous nights romp that she slept in bed an extra twenty minutes, which led directly to her beingte for school. Nico was sitting at the dining room table eating breakfast and drinking coffee, watching his hands and feet in a leisurely, rxed manner. As Nico stepped out into the courtyard and was about to start the car to leave, Mica caught up to her with her purse in tow and without thinking opened the passenger door and climbed in. She was about to fasten her seat belt when Nico ordered her mercilessly: Get out. Mica froze. Did I say I was taking you to school?. Mica took a deep mental lita breath, controlled her micro-expressions and put a big fake friendly smile on her face, Mr. Nico will take me to school on the way for the sake that I worked so hardst night, the movie and the Amengual Group are on the same road anyway, Mr. Nico will just drop me off on the main road in front of the school. Mr. Nico will drop me off on the main road in front of the school, there is no need to take me to the school specifically, so Mr. Nico wont take half a minute. Nico hooked his lips and removed his seatbelt with a polite and distant smile on his face, I, for one, am not on my way. Mica: Did he misbehavest night? Mica would never know how bad and deadly it was for someone to insult indiscriminately in their sleep. Mica gritted her teeth loudly as she was thrown out of the car and looked at the back of Nicos car as he sped out of the vis courtyard. Nico, the man, was an abomination! In the words of Pastora Apostol, Nico was the kind of man who would turn his back on a man with his pants down. Mica pulled out her cell phone and hurriedly called an express cab. But when she arrived at the school, she was stillte and was punished by the instructor with five 400-meterps. After the race, her little life was about to be lost. Amengual Group building. During the morning meeting, Nico always unconsciously remembered the name Mica had dreamed the night before, Dario Cepeda. Nico had never felt so insulted in his life. Dario Cepeda, her ex-boyfriend? Heh, at her young age, she even had an ex-boyfriend, it was really something. But someone who didnt even think about it, at eighteen he had already hit on numerous girls and received love letters for the drawer. Campoverde noticed that Mr. Nico was out of it today, always distracted at meetings, so he leaned over to him and whispered in his ear, Mr. Nico, would you like me to make a cup of chai and bring it over? Nico frowned slightly, tapped his signature pen on the meeting table and said, No, go away. After the morning meeting, Nico had not long left the meeting room when Campoverde came over to report. Mr. Nico, a Miss Florence who calls herself Jane is at the reception desk in thepany lobby and says she wants to see you and has something very important to tell you. Florence? Nicos brow furrowed, Just tell her Im not in the office. Campoverde added, Miss Florencia says she wants to tell you something about Miss Mica that you dont know. Nico tapped the signature pen in his hand and raised his eyebrows slightly, something he didnt know about Mica? Bad news, by the looks of it? Mr. Nico, would you like to dismiss Miss Florence? Tell the receptionist to let her in. Hed like to see what Mica, his stepsister, would say about Mica. Five minutester, Florencia was walking into the office in a pair of clicking high heels, almost in small steps, and even in her stride you could hear the excitement and leap of faith. Nico thought it was a bit noisy. Florence came in with a thermos in her hand and smiled sweetly at Nico, Mr. Nico, I have prepared breakfast, would you like to try it? I know Mr. Nico is very busy and doesnt have time for breakfast, but I learned from my mother how to make a nutritious meal that is good for the stomach. Nico was not in the mood to serve her and asked, Miss Florence said she wanted to talk to me about something important, what is it?. Florencia sat down spontaneously and automatically in the chair across from Nico, with some difficulty, her eyes pretending to blink, and stammered, Actually I didnt want to tell Mr. Nico about this, I thought it would be bad for my sister if those things got out, but Mr. or Nico is also my friend, I cant see Mr. Nico falling for the scam. Oh? Would he fall for that? Nico listened with interest. Florencia bit her lip and asked hesitantly, Mr. Nico, did you help my sister get into film school? Nico said objectively, Your sister did very well on the exams and has an excellent profile, so it was easy for her to get into film school. Florencia squeezed her fingers under the table, tightly, not expecting Mr. Nico to speak so highly of Mica. Mr. Nico, my sister is good looking, but my sister is a person, I guess, who sometimes doesnt know how to carry herself? Nico asked, feigning curiosity, Whats wrong with her?. Florencia continued, When she was sixteen, my sister ran away with a man and lived there for six months, and my father sent people to look for her, but they didnt find her. And she even had an abortion because of that man. Nicos eyes sank, An abortion?. Yes, Mr. Nico, if you dont believe me, ask about a man named Dario Cepeda, this man, he was studying at La Universidad Santa, and somehow my sister met him, and then this man went to Ennd to further his studies and left my sister. Ah yes, my sister always wanted to study at Oxford so much before, surely because that Dario Cepeda was also in Ennd. How shameless, to be abandoned by a man and still want to go with him, if it were me, I wouldnt have such thick skin to take the initiative to elope with someone. My father was so angry at the time that he was in the hospital with chest pains. Nico said nothing, as if he was listening to Florence or thinking about something. Mr. Nico? Nico asked, Miss Florencia is there anything else? Florencia froze at the question, er how did Mr. Nico react so poorly? Mr. Nico, do you think Im not a good sister when I say bad things about my sister? Nico smiled slightly, a cool, detached smile, Why yes, Miss Florence means well too. Some people werent born to read peoples minds, like Florence. Nico smiled at her now, and really thought he was smiling. Florencia tickled his hair shyly around his ear and said, Mr. Nico understands my good intentions, I was worried on the way over that Mr. Nico would misunderstand me. Nico punched the inte and called Campoverde toe over. Florencia thought that Nico had taken her words into ount, and was even more reckless stabbing Mica in the back, Mr. Nico, my sister is not very good and her private life is a bit messy, she lived with that Dario Cepeda for six months back then, who knows what happened between them, maybe Who knows what happened with them, or maybe. even that. Speaking of that, Florencia also coborated by ducking her head and blushing. Nico looked exhausted and remarked nonchntly, Miss Florence is truly a woman of faith. A good man and a woman of faith.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Florence smiled and said, My parents have been very strict with me since I was little, so I dare not do anything out of line. Thats right. Nico went hoarse. Of course. Instead, Nico curved his lips at her and smiled apologetically, But I, not being a good man, am no match for Miss Florence. Before Florencia knew what that meant, Campoverde had made his way over and motioned please to Florencia. Campoverde spoke in a very formic manner, Miss Florence, we have a liner on the Mr. Nico in ten minutes, if you have nothing else to do, Ill take you downstairs. Florence stood there, not wanting to leave, but the other woman seemed not to want to keep her at all, and she could not stay. So, Mr. Nico, see you next time, and that breakfast, remember to eat. When Campoverde had dismissed Florencia and returned, Nico nced at the thermos on the table and said to Campoverde, Throw it away. Yes, Im going to throw it now. As Campoverde headed for the door with the thermos, he was stopped again by Nico, By the way, watch someone for me. Dario Cepeda. The man Mica had eloped with when she was sixteen. Shed like to see how good his eyes were of Mica and if they would be rotten to nothing. After all, he didnt think there was any other man in the world who was in a better position than him, Nico. Chapter 1010: Stranded Mica was a smart person to be Nicos mistress, she had that self-awareness and good manners. When Nico told her not to bother him so often in Vi Lago de Luna, Mica obeyed and lived obediently in the apartment Nico had given her on Fiesta del Rio Street. The bachelor pad, which was not too small, eighty square meters, seemed even a bit big for one person, and the decor was modern and minimalist, but you could tell from the details and the furniture that the decor was not cheap. When Mica moved her family here, she finally had a real ce to call her own in the Holy City. Even if the apartment is in Nicos name. But someday she could afford to buy it back from Nico and make it her own. During the year, Mica didnt have much contact with Nico and he seemed to have forgotten her as a person. Sometimes, Mica wondered optimistically if she was one of his many mistresses, whom he only visited from time to time when he remembered he felt like it. If he thought so, he would soon forget himself as a person. Hopefully he would not forget the terms of the promise he made to her. Six monthster, The Holy City is in the middle of winter. December days in La Ciudad Santa are cold and damp, with a constant drizzle that falls like fine needles on the body, biting and cold. It is seven oclock in the evening on a rainy day, and it is already dark in the middle of winter. Campoverde drives and Nico sits in the Bentley, tablet in hand, scanning the next days work schedule before cing it on a shelf to the side. His eyes ache a little and he looks out the car window into the rainy night. The ck Bentley pulls out of the Amengual Group, past the movie and across River Feast Street. In the drizzle of the night, Nico sees a slender, familiar figure. Campoverde was about to drive by in his Bentley when the man in the back seat says, Stop the car. Not knowing what to expect, Campoverde pulled off to the side of the road, turned his head toward Nico in the back seat and asked, Mr. Nico, whats wrong with you? Nicos eyes, fixed on a point fifty meters ahead. There was a young girl, with a clear umbre in her hand, feeding a small, soggy stray dog on the shoulder. Campoverde followed Nicos line of sight and looked that way too, slightly dazed. Isnt that Miss Mica It seemed a long time since Mr. Nico had seen Miss Mica, and the times they had seen each other in thest six months, were few. Campoverde only remembered that Miss Mica saw Mr. Nico once a week when she first arrived at Mr. Nicos side, and then over time Mr. Nico stopped seeing Miss Mica, and Mr. Nico didnt even mention it. Campoverde thought he had probably fallen out of favor. Campoverde chuckled lightly, I didnt see that Miss Mica was very affectionate. Nico grunted softly as he watched the girl crouched on the ground with her umbre feeding the puppy not far away. Whether it was a sneer or a rebuff to Campoverdespliment that she was affectionate was unclear. Nico was a man who was usually so unpredictable that it was hard to tell what was going through his head. Campoverde kept his mouth shut and watched Mr. Nico silently. Soon after, after feeding the puppy, Mica turned to leave with her umbre, but a few stepster she turned her head in the rain and looked back uneasily. The stray puppy, skinny and covered in rain, wagged its tail at her, as if begging her to take it home. Mica held her umbre and turned back. Nico thought she was going to take the puppy home. But Mica just put the umbre in her hand, on the ground, over the puppy, protecting it from the storm. She was too far away for Nico to hear what she was saying to the dog. It wasnt long before Mica turned around and, hands over her head, ran into the neighborhood. Campoverde wondered, Why didnt Miss Mica take the puppy home if she had left the umbre for him? Nicos deep gaze was on the umbre and on the dog not far away. Outside a storm was blowing, easily blowing the umbre over the puppy. The little stray dog, who looked pitifully at the blown umbre, could do nothing about it. Nico growled contemptuously, Stupid. Feeling overwhelmed withpassion and not being able to save the dogpletely was like giving the dog hope and then extinguishing that hope with your own hands, it was hopeless. It was better to have a cold heart. The man in the back seat, averted his gaze indifferently, his thin lips parted slightly, Come on. Campoverde stepped on the elerator and the ck Bentley glided down the River Feast road toward Moon Lake Vige. But it wasnt long before the ck Bentley turned back onto River Feast Road. Campoverde got out of the car, picked up the poor pug, loaded him and put him in the back seat. Nico looked at the dog with disgust and indifference, but in the end did not throw him out of the car. He wagged his tail pitifully, as she did when she was desperate. Nico, who had never had a small pet before, started having a dog from that day on. As the New Years holidays approached, Mica didnt want to sit idly by. Pastora Apostol apanied her to the city of cinema to audition for a role, which more than a role was a group performance and an understudy.This is from N?velDrama.Org. In front of the camera, the kind that doesnt even have a face, but for five hundred dors an hour. The y was a modern urban romance and the lead was Xaviera Canizales, a popr A-list flow girl, but Xaviera Canizales was big and moody and always having all kinds of trouble on the set. In one scene, the heroine is trapped in a freezer by the viiness, and the y takes ce in a season that is still summer, which is the opposite season of the current climate of The Holy City. The heroine had to wear a thin summer dress and stay in the freezer for the filming. When Xaviera Canizales heard about this scene, she jumped up, wrapped herself in her down jacket and said with a cold face, Director, Im on my period today and cant go to the freezer for that scene, so find someone to rece me. The director frowned and said, If it goes well, it will be fifteen minutes. Xaviera Canizales, youll have toe in for fifteen minutes, after all the double is not you, its easy for it to wear out. Xaviera Canizales said, Director, do you want my aunts blood to freeze in the freezer? That would kill people. The director was a big man, and when Xaviera Canizales said that, he felt immensely embarrassed and suppressed his fire, and he was too embarrassed to let Xaviera Canizales go back into the freezer to shoot the scene she was trapped in, but this scene was the main event, and it was a good day for the male and female leads to be present, and this emotional scene was the most important scene to shoot. The director looked around the set and finally noticed the actress in the group, Mica. The director pointed with his hand and said, Hey,e here!. Mica pointed to herself, Did you call me, director?. Yes, just you! The director looked her up and down, and saw that she was a better actress than Xaviera Canizales! The director asked her, How many days have you been here, I havent seen you before?. Oh, I just arrived today. No wonder. It was impossible that he hadnt noticed such a beautiful ensemble actress. The director took a closer look at her and found that her body was not much different from Xaviera Canizales, even slimmer, so he said, Tell you what, for this scene, youll stand in for Xaviera Canizales at a mile a minute, any questions? Mica shook her head, No. The director immediately called the makeup artist and the costume designer, Get over here and give her the female leads look immediately. Chapter 1011: Mr. Nico, you’re hot! Xaviera Canizales was sitting on a wicker chair, thermos in hand, drinking hot water, nonchntly looking at the small group of actors there, giving no importance to a female understudy like Mica. Xaviera Canizales sat to one side and said with derision, Director, this understudy doesnt look like me, at least find one that looks a little like me, even if its a third one. The director grunted and cursed under his breath, You want a body double and a dedicated character, huh?. Director, what are you saying? I didnt hear you. The director immediately said loudly, Oh, I say, this female understudy doesnt look like you, but there is no one else on the set with a body simr to yours, this female understudy is even thinner and whiter than you, if this scene airster, the audience will definitely praise you for being beautiful! Those present on the set looked down and smiled, the director was choked for words. Xaviera Canizales immediately burst out, Director, what do you mean youre saying that this actress is prettier than me, Xaviera Canizales? Whiter than her, thinner than her. Is that a disguised way of calling her ugly and fat, Xaviera Canizales? The principal didnt ept her words, and Xaviera Canizales couldnt argue with her alone, so Xaviera Canizales folded her arms and sulked. After a while, Xaviera Canizalesughed disdainfully and said This film is financed by the Amengual Group, I have a good personal rtionship with Mr. Nico, and I was chosen by Mr. Nico to be the female lead. The director gritted his teeth, the woman, and brought up Mr. Nico to give his opinion. Micas eyshes fluttered slightly as she listened to Nico, and she looked unconsciously towards Xaviera Canizales. Xaviera Canizales had an innocent and silly face. Truth be told, Mica hadnt expected Nico to prefer her these days. Micas makeup and look didnt take long to arrive and the people on the set were stunned and gave Mica some impressive looks. Xaviera Canizales was instantly taken with Micas heroine look. Micas beauty is striking, unmistakable, radiant and awe-inspiring. Even director Gabino, who has seen a lot of people, could not help a glint of awe in his eyes when he saw Micas makeup. Director Gabino patted Mica on the shoulder and said, Do a good job.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Mica nodded without being condescending. The film crew entered the freezer. Mica, wearing a thin dress, sat on the cold freezer floor, shivering and blushing. It wasnt even necessary to act, because this cold, it was serious. Damn, it was a thousand hard won. She counted the sheep in her mind, hoping that when she reached a hundred, the manager would ask for a card. It was so cold, the cold made his teeth fight. The director shot the scene in the freezer for half an hour, and Mica spent half an hour freezing in her summer dress. When she finally came out of the freezer, the stage manager helped Mica out. Micas limbs were frozen and her face was purple with cold. Director Gabino, seeing how difficult it was for a young girl, asked her with concern, Is everything all right? The first thing Mica asked was, Director, when will the thousand dors be paid?. Director Gabino was a man of nature, and when he heard this, he snorted augh, called the ountant and ordered, Pay your shareter. Yes, director. Micas mouth went white, Thank you, director. Director Gabino smiled, Go change!. Mica had settled for two thousand dors on the set for the day and took the luxury of taking a cab on the way home. Once in the cab, she called Pastora Apostol. Pastora Apostol asked him, How much did you make on the set today?. Two thousand, someday Ill buy you dinner. Pastora Apostol was dumbfounded: That much? Actors do make a lot of money, when you get to be a supporting actress or something, Im sure youll be rich. Mica wrapped herself in her down jacket, the icy cold spreading across her chest, shivering, Its like selling my life for money, I feel like my soul is freezing right now. What did you do for a living? I was the understudy for the lead actress and I was freezing in a dress for half an hour in a freezer at eighteen degrees below zero. Pastora Apostol scolded her, What are you doing? Mica, do you want to die?. Mica, well wrapped in her down jacket, exhaled a white sigh and mocked the caller: Id rather have money than life, because Im poor and its also very hard to have life. You still have a heart for joking, let mee to your houseter and make you some hot porridge and red date soup, where are you now?. Mica was dizzy from the cold and said, Donte, Ill go home and have a hot bath and sleep, Ill make my own food if Im hungry, you shouldnte. Well, okay then, you must remember to take a hot bath first when you get home to get rid of the cold, and remember to call me if you dont feel well tonight. Um, okay, Ill hang up now. Im freezing my sister to death. Wow, youre out of money. Micaughed yfully, Two thousand okay, Ill buy you a meal at the bottom of the sea. De, sis, you go home and take a hot bath. Mica took a cab, arrived at her house, opened the door and, as soon as she pressed the light, she saw Nico sitting on the sofa. She froze. What kind of zodiacal day was it, what was Nico doing on a raid. He had been missing for half a year and she wasnt in the mood or able to attend to him today. She was freezing to death. Mica, wrapped in a thick long ck down coat, was standing in the doorway, the corners of her lips twitching faintly in an unnatural smile. Mr. Nico, what brings you here today all of a sudden?. Nico examined her with a deep look and stood up, walking towards her on two long legs, looking at her out of the corner of his eye, What, by the looks of it, am I not wee? Mica swallowed saliva, No, Im not feeling well today. Nicos tall, erect body closed over her and pushed her against the door, his gaze locked on her dangerously, Are you really feeling unwell, or are you just being superficial with me? Do you know that when you ept a favor from me, you have to pay your debts? Micas head was dizzy and her gaze was already a little sluggish when she looked at Nico in front of her, whose face, little by little, became two. Her head felt warm and her body felt cold. Nico grabbed her chin, Mica?. Mica stood up and touched her forehead and spoke in a very nasal voice, Mr. Nico, I think Im sick, make yourselffortable, Im going to take a hot shower. Mica turned to leave, but Nico had already pulled her back into his arms. Therge, warm, slender hand rested on her forehead. As if sensing Micas warm forehead, the man frowned as he reached down and lifted Mica into his arms. Mica, clinging to herst vestiges of sanity, asked in a weak, husky voice, What? Nico carried her across the room and out the door, looking at her and saying in a deep voice, To see a doctor. I dont want to sleep with a woman who may burn with meningitis yet. Mica buried her head in his warm chest, the corners of her lips curling up faintly as she murmured unconsciously, Mr. Nico, you are so warm. Nico let out a hmm and looked up at her, Do you like it?. Mica snuggled into his warm embrace and smiled, You couldnt like it more. Nico was slightly stunned, was it an act or was it the truth? Chapter 1012: I’m not interested in sick women. Toss and turn in the early morning hours. Mica was still burning up after Nico carried her back to the apartment after hanging three bottles of water from the hospital. Nico looked at her like she was dying and let out a cold snort, Its been a few months since Ive seen you and youve been like this, now are you going to serve me or am I going to serve you? There was nock of mockery in his tone. Mica smiled bitterly, slightly resting her blurry eyes to look at Nico, her throat dry and hoarse. Mr. Nico must not have picked the right day toe to my house today. Nico raised an eyebrow, she was burning up like this and still had the heart to tease him. Nico leaned close to her and teased with an unpleasant whisper in her ear, You have to pick an auspicious day for this? The corner of Micas mouth twitched: The roots of her ears, quickly filled with a scarlet red. Although she was slow to react, she could understand her paragraph. Nico sat leaning against the edge of the bed and just looked at her, Mica felt ufortable with the look, drowsy and unable to sleep, she propped up her heavy eyelids and said, Why dont you turn Mr. Nico, I cant do anything with what I have. She could only stare with her eyes wide open and dry. The man said nothing and stood up indifferently.From N?velDrama.Org. Mica watched as the tall, slender, noble figure walked out of the bedroom. Mica buried her face in the pillow and sighed softly, he was truly heartless, now she was half dead and Nico said he would leave. Even if he was a random friend, he could have ordered her takeout instead of cooking her dinner. Men are really unreliable. Mica was so hungry she reached down to cover her gurgling stomach and cursed under her breath, Stop yelling, sleep, sleep, sleep, hello, me, everyone will treat you tomorrow. Mica mumbled to herself to calm her empty stomach. Mica fell asleep for an unknown amount of time and was awakened by a noise outside and a smell of food at the tip of her nose. Had the house been burrized? She felt terrible, it had been a long day and everything had happened to her. If it was a burr, she wasnt going to fight backter, because she didnt have the strength to fight back. Mica didnt want to bother and let herself fall back on the pillow, sleeping as if she were dead. A firm step came closer and a male voice, cold and low, sounded over her head, Get up. Nico? Mica looked up and saw him, Why havent you left yet?. Nico put the te of frozen meatballs in his hand on the counter, his eyebrows were cold and impersonal, If you die on the floor on my behalf, the police will be looking for me for coffee tomorrow, Im not afraid to go for coffee, but it will waste a lot of my time. Mica stared at the te of frozen meatballs and smiled a little, Mr. Nico would have made it easy for me to order takeout. I dont eat takeout. In Nicos eyes, takeout was garbage. Micas head swiveled and her watery eyes looked at Nico in disbelief, Mr. Nico, dont you know how to order takeout? Nicos eyes twitched slightly, The man felt a little ufortable at his fuss and frowned slightly, saying coldly, Is it strange that youve never ordered takeout? I have a special assistant and a secretary. Mica got out of bed wrapped in the nket and brought the te of meatballs to him, sniffling in a heavy nasal tone, Thats right, there must be someone to make you this little thing. Mica took a few bites, feeling little appetite for dumplings at all, and frowned slightly. Nico thought she was going to dislike the food she had cooked and immediately said coldly, The master cooked your food and you still dare to pick and choose? Mica looked at him dryly, Mr. Nico misunderstood, I meant please ask Mr. Nico to move and help me pour some vinegar and hot sauce. Nico: This woman, she had a nerve, she even dared to make him do it. Nico got up and walked to the kitchen with his two long legs, despite his dark face, and poured a dish of vinegar. Mica mashed her mouth and muttered, Mr. Nico, did you forget the hot sauce?. Nico raised his eyebrows and grew fierce, What kind of hot sauce do you eat when youre this sick?. Mica: Micas hands are weak and her chopsticks arent very good, so she just dips the meatballs in the dish of vinegar and pops them in her mouth. It didnt smell as good without the hot sauce, but luckily there was vinegar. Nico stared at the woman, his eyebrows furrowed further, what a way to eat. What a way to eat. In front of him, she didnt even try to hold back. Someone kept looking at her, she thought Nico was hungry too, she pinched a dumpling and dipped it into the dish of vinegar, handing it to Nico, Mr. Nico, Im not going to eat alone. Nicos mouth twitched slightly: Who wants to eat his broken frozen meatballs? Mica was so confused that she realized she was squeezing the meatballs with her hands and was about to take them back, smiling, Never mind, they dont look very clean. Just as she was about to take it back, the mans big hand suddenly grabbed her wrist, bent down and ate the dumpling with his small hand. I dont know if it was intentional or not, but his teeth even hit udios finger not too gently, biting it disgustingly. Mica stood with her hand up, slightly stunned. Nico was too old to be embarrassed andmented nonchntly, Thats harsh. There was a hint of disgust on that handsome face, unmistakable and clear. Mica approached his lips and beeped, Its horrible and you still eat it. Nico justified, How would I know its bad if I dont eat it. After Mica finished the te of meatballs, she saw that Nico still hadnt left and looked at the time, 2:30 am. Mr. Nico, arent you sleepy? Mica was dying of sleep and begged Nico on her knees to leave. Nico got up from the Japanese wicker armchair and, thinking he was leaving, Mica smiled like a flower and gestured to him, Mr. Nico, take care, drive carefully. Who knows, the man, sat on her bed and then, with his long legs up, put them on her bed. Mica: Really? Mr. Nico, I have a cold and sleeping together is contagious. Nico looked at her coldly, Youve already eaten the meatballs with one hand, and now youre talking to me about contagion. Under the nket, Micas faintly warm handtips tickled Nicos bitten fingers. Nicoy down so wide, and Mica, seeing that he wasnt really going anywhere,y down too, having slept through it all, she had nothing to fear. It was just that it was the first time shey in bed with Nico like this, purely to sleep, and she felt strange. Mica tilted her head to look at the man on the pillow, Mister Nico, are you sure you dont want to leave?. Nico closed his eyes and gave a nasal hum in response. Mica bit her lip and said, I kick people in their sleep and get them out of bed, Mr. Nico take care of yourself. Feeling a little annoyed that he was talking nonsense, Nico pulled Mica violently into his arms and hugged her tightly. Mica was locked into his chest, unable to move at all, with the mans clear chin resting on the top of her head. Mica nudged him unconsciously, Mister Nico, I cant sleep like this. Nico grimaced, If youre not going to sleep, dont sleep. The man reached out to peel his clothes, Mica immediately behaved, like a white rabbit looking pitifully at him, the watery eyes blinked innocently at him, the nasal voice said thickly, Mr. Nico, Im already like this, dont bully me, okay? Nico, the man, was soft touch, not hard. If Mica wants to live, she must be pampered. Nico pursed his lips and ran his hands through her thick hair, holding the back of her neck and squeezing her in his arms, not in a good mood, but not intimidating her either. The lump in the mans throat pressed against her forehead, his vocal cords vibrated slightly, and Mica heard him say, Im not interested in sickly women. Mica let out augh and reached up to wrap her arms around his warm body, the shiver she felt in her body was much less. Chapter 1013: Mr. Nico has a lot of money Sleeping in the same bed, Nico slept little, but the woman in his arms was so mindless that she fell asleep in no time. When Nico saw that she was sound asleep, he had a bad feeling in his heart and reached out his hand to wake her up. Mica became annoyed and frowned, Mr. Nico, are you still awake?. Nico asked, You still havent told me how you got into this mess. Mica pursed her lips and said, You also have to report your private life, isnt it written in the contract that both parties cant meddle in each others private life, just like Mr. Nico hasnte to see me in so long and I havent gone to ask Mr. Nico why he hasnte to see me? Nico smiled mischievously and looked at her with a yful smile, Are you mad at me for leaving you alone? Mica thought to herself, I wish you wouldnte here again. But in appearance, she was acting perfectly to amodate and please, I know Lord Nico likes me to be good and obedient, so I am happy when Lord Nicoes to me, and I will be good and not bother Lord Nico if Lord Nico doesnte to me. She looked like that, so well-behaved and understanding that she didnt make a fuss. Nico snorted, You know how overly obedient and disciplined women fall out of favor very quickly? Oh, men are all guilty of being obedient, but they also like the asionally energetic and appropriately unruly woman. Thats what makes it fun. Mica immediately wrapped her arms around Nico and rubbed her face in his arms, shamelessly, looking up at him with wide, watery eyes, udio pouted, Mr. Nico, do you know how much Ive missed you when you havente to see me for so long? Nico looked at her coldly, without a hint of emotion, How much?. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck and leaned into his ear, saying in an affectionate tone, I miss sitting, standing, going to ss, eating and sleeping. Nico pitched, Do it. Mica: Well, he doesnt buy it, so she doesnt bother to act on it. Nico to her Mica, hes just a golden teacher who has slept with him two or three times, he doesnte to her, she wants it an air. The first few times she saw him, she was half out of her life. Nico was a hardass that way, and at first she didnt know how to mess with him, but then she lost her temper. Mica rolled over, half on her back, and closed her eyes to sleep. Nico frowned and asked again, Whats gotten into this mess? Mica buried herself in the pillow, her voice nasal and breathing out of her mouth, and mumbled: I went to an audition and did a half-hour scene in a freezer as an understudy. Nicos brow furrowed further, Why such a rush to audition for a scene? He hadnt said hed let her debut in three years and give her resources. Mica turned her face to look at him and said bitterly, Mr. Nico, have you forgotten that Im studying and not earning any money, so of course I want to do some temporary work to earn some pocket money. Besides, its a good hourly rate to be a sub, and I made two thousand dors today, so its not a loss. Going to a freezer to work as a sub for $2. 000? Mica: Whats wrong with that. Nico raised an eyebrow, If I tell people, people will think how stingy I, Nico, am with my own wife. As Nicos wife, she went to the freezer for half an hour for a mere two thousand dors and froze. Mica: But Mr. Nico, you are very mean to me. Nico: What a crock of shit. Micained like an unpopr bitch: Mr. Nico doesnt give me a penny too much, except for school tuition, which Mr. Nico pays, and this apartment, which I live in for free. Nico: Is he that stingy? Mica continued, So in this case I have to go earn a living or I wont even have frozen meatballs to eat tonight. She said it so pitifully, so aggressively, so aggressively that I couldnt be more aggrieved. Mica said, I dont expect Mr. Nico to love me very much, and I know Mr. Nico must have many other lovers, I just hope Mr. Nico can be a little more even-tempered over a bowl of water. The corners of Nicos mouth twitched. It made it look like she was the underdog. Mica: Mister Nico, I dont expect you to think of me for anything good, but could you sweeten the deal once in a while, otherwise I always forget that youre my golden master? Nico: Because for the past six months, Nico, the gold master, has really been out of sight, not having any contact with her at all, and of course most importantly, not having any of the financial dealings. The reason being that Nico really doesnt look like her gold master, this gold master, stingy as can be. Nico narrowed his dark eyes slightly and said coldly, You mean if I dont give you something sweet, youll have to find another gold master? Micas innocent face, half yful and half serious: Although being honest is important, as the saying goes, you cant hang from a tree ah Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Nico swatted Mica beneath him, his dark eyes full of danger and prey. I havent let go of the women Ive tasted Nico, Id like to see which man in The Holy City dares to touch you. Mica blurted unconsciously, I could have done without The Holy City. Nicos forehead filled with veins and his dark eyes were stern and murderous as he said between gritted teeth, Mica, you want to die!. Mica realized she had angered him and gave up, smoothing her hair, I was just saying that, but its not because Mr. Nico doesnt pay his child support. Phew. She hadnt spoken like that since she was a little girl. You better note up with anything, or this cor of yours will break with a twist from me. Mica thought she heard a click in her ears, crisp and clear. Mica said dryly, Im not that stupid, an impably rich and handsome gold master like Mr. Nico cant find even a second in the light of antern, and Ill never let go of Mr. Nicos thighs if I hold on to them. Rich and handsome? Nico breathed heavily. Mica let out a hmm and nodded, Indeed. Nico ducks his head and seals his lips around hers, intertwining them tightly. Mica: I thought we agreed not to be interested in sick women? Shes still a sick one! But in the end, Nico didnt let her go. Maybe Mica had identally provoked him tonight and touched his scales. So, tonight Nico was extremely aggressive. Mica eventually passed out. Mica slept until eleven oclock the next day, waking up hungry. When she woke up, Nico was already gone. Mica cursed beast of burden and stood up to see a bank card on the small wooden table above her bed. The signature on the back of the card was Nicos. Mica takes the card and raises her eyebrows, suddenly the owner is no longer stingy. Mica sends Nico a Facebook message, ying dumb and asking if he doesnt understand, Mr. Nico, that card is There, Nico seems to be simply free and quickly replies, saying, Theres 100. 000 on the card, for your living expenses. Mica: Spitting blood. Shouldnt a big boss like them give at least seven figures for a blowjob? Are all the presidents novels lies? Or is this gold master hes chafing with, a cheapskate But 100, 000 is indeed a lot. Mica was content and sent a Facebook message: Thank you Mr. Nico. The words Thank you Mr. Nico were followed by a shy emoji, and the little dog acted impably. There, Nico saw the message and his thin lips curled up, his mind and body were happy, so he was in a good mood. The night before had been great. Not long after, Campoverde nudged and reported, Mr. Nico, I just found out that Miss Mica is working as an understudy for the female lead, Xaviera Canizales, in the cast of Yo y tu small juventud. This is a small youth web series produced and invested under Amengual Pictures Group, and being an adaptation of a popr original youth novel, it is a hit before it airs, and the response to the news of the cement has been good, and industry insiders are optimistic about the performance of this small budget youth web series, which is expected to be a minor web series hit next summer. Nicos slender fingers tapped his desk and said, Order it and give Mica a chance to appear in the series. Campoverde, puzzled, asked, So youre giving Miss Mica a second or third female role? Nico: A fifth or sixth female position would be nice. Campoverde: How fucking petty. In a sweet teen drama like this, even the second girl doesnt have much of a lead, let alone a fifth or sixth. Campoverde doubts there is a fifth or sixth girl in this drama. Campoverde also asked, Didnt Mr. Nico say that he would wait for Miss Mica to turn twenty before officially assigning roles and resources? To what is this sudden In a good mood. Campoverde is no fool either, its clear that Nico acts this way after being physically and mentally pleasured, as if an ancient emperor had visited a concubine the night before, tasted her and found her quite good, for which he gave her a reward the next day. But Lord Nico, can we be more generous and at least give the role of a third female? Chapter 1014: Mr. Nico visits the classroom As soon as Mica arrived on the set of My Little Youth and Yours, director Gabino called Mica. Director Gabino himself took notice of Micas external qualities, and because of director Gabinos decades of experience in the directing industry, Mica was likely to be the next top actress. In the morning, he received a call from an executive of Amengual Group asking him to give Mica a supporting role as a fifth girl, to which director Gabino was delighted. Director Gabino was delighted to give Mica a supporting role, even if it was over the top. One day Mica was a group actress, and the next day she was offered a role in the Amengual Group. Director Gabino has been in the industry for many years and has seen enough to know that Mica may have someone behind her, but he is not surprised.From N?velDrama.Org. Your name is Mica, right?. Mica nodded, Yes. Director Gabino said, You will y woman number five, Anita Ordaz, you will skim the script and focus on the role of Anita Ordaz, and we will shoot the Anita Ordaz scene in two hours. Mica froze, a little surprised, Director, I Before she could finish the sentence, director Gabino knew what she wanted to ask, he smiled and told her, Youre in luck, this morning I got a call from Amengual Pictures Group to assign you the role of woman number five. Mica: Thank you director. Turning away, Mica cupped her script and wiped her sweat. Lucky her, she had worked hard the night before. But wasnt Nico too cheap to be woman number five? Mica flipped through the script, was there a woman number five in this script? Soon, Mica sat down and read the scenes of Anita Ordaz, the fifth female, who was small but with a lunar presence, who appeared in the second half of the script as a minor hup and catalyst between the hero and heroine, and the scenes were simple and gory. In short, the hero and Anita Ordaz are childhood sweethearts, but after exams, Anita Ordaz goes abroad with her family and the hero is left alone. Later, when he goes to college, the hero falls in love with the heroine and leaves the unspoken and unexined feelings between him and Anita Ordaz in oblivion. The male protagonist feels more admiration and friendship for Anita Ordaz, but the female protagonist misinterprets Anita Ordaz as the male protagonists vermillion mole, which causes some minor conflicts, but this conflict onlysts three episodes in total and passes quickly. Therefore, Micas task was light, plus she has a good memory so she memorized her lines quickly, and Anita Ordazs character was rtively one-dimensional and not difficult to understand, so she was able to catch up quickly. Two hourster, Mica started shooting alongside Damario Bojorquez, who yed the male lead. There was an NG, but overall everything went well. At the end of the scene, director Gabinoplimented her, Mica said her lines with good emotion. Director Gabino did not expect to see such aplete performance from this girl after only two hours on set. Although the performance was not amazing, it was better because the neer acted naturally and fluently, with a good sense of immersion. When Mica finished, she was sitting down to rest and continue reading the rest of the script when Xaviera Canizales nannys car, a big car, arrived on the set. As soon as it arrived, Xaviera Canizales said to director Gabino, Director, do I remember if I had a kissing scene with the lead actor today? Yes, if its okay with you, you can shoot itter. Xaviera Canizales immediately said, No, no, no, no, of course I have a problem, director Gabino, Im not good for a kissing scene right now since thepany has given me an innocent character. Director Gabino frowned, There are many young and innocent girls who do kissing scenes in youth dramas, it doesnt affect your personality. Besides, didnt you have several kissing scenes with Zhang Jinze in your previous drama?. Now whats the point of pretending to be innocent? Xaviera Canizales pursed her lips and argued, Sooner is sooner, and besides, is it appropriate for me to kiss an unrepresented actor of my stature? Director Gabino let out a chuckle, catching the undertone. It wasnt that Xaviera Canizales didnt want to do a kissing scene, but that she didnt want to do it with Damario Bojorquez, who had just debuted and was still unknown and ignored, while Xaviera Canizales, who had already gained some poprity as a supporting actress, didnt want to lower her profile. Canizales did not want to lower her profile to take the lead actor who was not famous. Director Gabino asked her: If you dont do this, who will y you? Xaviera Canizales, dont forget that this is not just a scene for me, its a scene for you. Director Gabino was so angry he almost wanted to say: just because you were at the top of your flow when you started, now youre almost burned out, and if you keep doing this, youre not as marketable as a neer. Xaviera Canizales touched her fingernails and pouted, Didnt I have a double for the freezer scene? Director Gabino said shes thinner, whiter and prettier than me, so wouldnt she be better than me in the kissing scene? Xaviera Canizales put words in the mouth of director Gabino, who was furious, but still managed to keep his temper in check and said between his teeth: Theres a close-up of Mica, shes so beautiful and recognizable. Xaviera Canizales was furious, Shes a girl, shes so good, why dont you let her y the lead role? Id love to! You! There was an impasse for a while, and a crew member, seeing that the y was not going to continue, came over to round things up. Director Gabino, I think if Xaviera Canizales really doesnt want to do it, its not a good idea to keep stalling, we have to roll. Director Gabino thought about it for a while and it seemed reasonable, so he called Mica and said, Mica,ter on you and Dario Bojorquez will do a kissing scene together. Mica was puzzled: But Im not going to y Anita Ordaz, and if the audience sees the protagonist kissing Anita Ordaz, wouldnt it be a mess?. Director Gabino: Read the script, match words and emotions with Damario Bojorquez, try it and see if it doesnt work. Amengual Group building. Nico has an engagement and is about to leave when Campoverde pushes and says: Mr. Nico, there is a message from the crew on Miss Micas set saying that Xaviera Canizales is not going to do the kissing scene and has asked Miss Mica to do it for her as an understudy. Nicos eyes sparkled, Mica has said yes?. Campoverde said, Miss Mica is a very small person and the outside world does not know Miss Micas rtionship with Mr. Nico, and Miss Mica could not say no Nico turned his step and headed for the elevator. Campoverde followed him, Mr. Nico, where are we going?. Nico stepped into the elevator, looked at the wall with an unhinged face and said, To the set. Campoverde: Are you going to the set or to catch an adulterer? Campoverde couldnt help but speak for Mica: Mr. Nico, its a matter of time before Miss Mica does a kissing scene, it cant be helped in a movie. Nico doesnt believe it. Hes not even a debutante and hes doing kissing scenes behind her back, he wants to fly before his wings are strong enough. The more he thought about it, the darker Nicos face darkened. Campoverde, who was behind him, could feel the mans hostility and mncholy all over his body. Over here, on the set of Small Juventud. Mica and Damario Bojorquez had almost finished their scenes. Director Gabino said Action and the shooting began. Just as Damario Bojorquez was about to kiss Mica on the lips, a panicked voice came from outside the set, Director, Mr. Nico is here to inspect! Mr. Nico? Micas eyshes fluttered. What was he doing here? Micas eyes touched Xaviera Canizales, who was sitting on the side, resting, and who had said that Nico had appointed her to be the female lead in the y. So Nico hade to see Xaviera Canizales on the set. Micas idea made sense. When Xaviera Canizales heard that Nico had arrived, she couldnt sit there any longer and, leaving the nket on herp, she got up and said to director Gabino, Director Gabino, I hope you wont talkter about what happened in front of Mr. Nico. Director Gabino grunted, smiled and said, I wont say anything, but were still going to shoot the scer. Xaviera Canizales tears up, but Nico and Campoverde arrive. Nico was in an imposing position, as if he was really a leader visiting the set. Hello Mr. Nico, what is Mr. Nico doing here today? Even if it was a visit and inspection, he was not supposed to be on the set of this web series, if anything it was a visit to the set of a big production. Nico nced at director Gabinos camera and the camera and asked formically, How is the shooting going? Director Gabino respectfully said, Its going well, now were going to shoot a kissing scene between the male and female leads. Nico nodded, his long fingers straightening his expensive cufflinks, and said, Go ahead, then, and dont worry about my presence. Director Gabino shouted Action again and Mica and Damario Bojorquez immediately stood ready. Nico stared at the woman in the shot, her eyes dark and deep, her gaze brimming with murderous intent When she saw him arrive on set, she didnt even greet him, and she was doing a kissing scene with another man in front of him. He saw that she was too long for life. Damario Bojorquez looked down and was looking at Mica with deep affection and was about to kiss her Outside the scene, a male voice, cold and yful, sounded, Wait a moment. Director Gabino froze and looked at Nico: Mr. Nico, is there a problem?. Nico looked directly at Mica on set and asked dismissively, I thought this scene was a kiss between the lead actor and the lead actress, who is this guy? Mica: Mr. Nico, Xaviera Canizales said that her current character was too innocent for a kiss scene, so she asked for a body double, which Mica already did for Xaviera Canizales once and it worked. So Nicoughed coldly and gruffly, Nowadays, actors are only looking for doubles for dangerous action scenes, but even for kissing scenes? When they heard Nicos words, they knew that Mr. Nico was angry. Xaviera Canizales got scared and said, Mr. Nico, today Im not in a good mood and Im afraid of not doing it right, thats why I asked . Nico didnt turn off his anger, his handsome face became even more somber and cold, If you are not in a good mood, donte to the set, you dont get paid easily by standing idle, Miss Xaviera doesnt want to do it, now change the female lead I dont see a bigger problem. Director Gabino: well said! Xaviera Canizales was on the verge of tears when she heard Nicos call to change the lead actress, as this year she was short of resources and this was her only webseries this year. Xaviera Canizales immediately apologized and pouted, Mr. Nico, I really didnt want to do it, I I will do it, I will do it. Director Gabino saw this and said, Then why dont you go fix your makeup, Micae down you. Mica was reced. Nico saw that the young actors hand was resting on Micas slender waist a second before. The face, darkened several degrees. After Mica came down from the stage, when she approached Nico, she pretended not to know him and walked past him, picked up the script and ran to the side to read it. Nico: She sure has grown up. Chapter 1015: Teasing him to death. After the set was over, Mica went to the dressing room to change and ran into Xaviera Canizales. Xaviera Canizales looked her up and down a few times and said coldly, Dont think you can seduce director Gabino just because you have good looks. Even if Director Gabino likes you, youre just a number five girl. Mica changed her clothes and smiled at him, Miss Xaviera has tried to serve people with sex?. What do you mean? Mica stirred as she carried her purse out of the changing room, How else would Miss Xaviera know so well? You! Xaviera Canizales red at Mica and ground her teeth. Hes just a guy whos stuck for the heart of the earth, then youll cry!. Mica had not long left the set and was about to take a cab when a limited edition ck Bentley pulled up in front of her. The window was down and Nico, in the back seat, told her, Get in. Before getting into the car, Mica unconsciously looked around to make sure there were no paparazzi or known people before opening the door and getting into the car. The way she looked and acted as if she were a thief made Nico increasingly ufortable. As soon as Mica got to the car, Nico sneered, You havent even entered the entertainment industry yet, who would take pictures of you? Do the paparazzi know you? Of course Im not afraid of the paparazzi following me, Im afraid of the paparazzi filming Mr. Nico. She made a Im looking out for you face. Nico frowned, Well, youre thinking about me. Mica said, I should, Im Mr. Nicos man now, so of course I have to think about Mr. Nico. Thepliment was clear. Nico stared at her face, which was clear and full of smiles, a face that was exaggeratedly beautiful, beautiful even, but the way it was meant to be ttering made Nico feel disgusted. Nico scoffed, You know me, I thought Miss Mica didnt know me. Micas little heart stuttered. Ah, had she pissed him off on set by pretending she didnt know him? Mica propped her chin and her dark, ssy eyes looked at him yfully, Didnt Mr. Nico also point me out and ask, who is this guy? Nico: Dare to block him. Mica sighed and said, When Mr. Nico pointed at me and asked who this person was, to be honest, I felt a little sorry for him, Mr. Nico should know girls, girls get a little hurt and can be a little temperamental, didnt Mr. Nico say he likes girls who have a little temper now and then? Nico: She had an innocent look on her face. A face full of: look, I did what you liked, and now youre upset, I feel wronged, Im wronged. The mans erect, shapely body moved closer to her, his long fingers cupped her chin, a little cruelly, You feel aggrieved? Mica blinked, her small hand went up the mans arm, Im not aggrieved enough, Mr. Nico is going to take me out for a nice meal to make up for it. Nico merely examined her, as if he had mmed his fist hard into a cotton ball, the temper that was about to boil over had suddenly be a suffocating, silent fire, unable to find an outlet for it. Nicos fingers tightened around her chin, squeezing tighter, his dark eyes narrowing on hers inch by inch. Mica, do you have a bottom? Mica smiled, smiling brightly at him, Mr. Nico gave me a lesson before I was with Mr. Nico. ? You dont deserve to talk about background if you have no money and no strength. If Id had bottom in the first ce, I wouldnt be his invisible mistress now. Nico lowered his chin and growled softly, Youre a good student, now youre teaching. The voice was cold, full of suppressed indignation. Mica swallowed and lumped her throat, reached out and wrapped her arms around Nicos waist, sinking into his embrace, and the next second, as if she were a harmless, silly white girl, Im trying to be the kind of woman Mr. Nico likes, but in the process, I may go through trial and error, but thats to please Mr. Nico, so Mr. Nico cant get angry in the future. Nico: I had never met a woman who changed moods so fast, faster than the turn of a book. Nor had he ever met a woman who had the nerve to me him when he got angry. Her words were ostensibly a statement of intent toward him, but in reality she was ming him for all the problems. The woman in his arms, seeing his sullen silence, wrapped her arms around his waist and shook him gently, Mr. Nico? If Mr. Nico visits the set next time, Ill be the first to greet Mr. Nico, but Mr. Nico cant ignore me. Nico was confused and had no room to be angry. In his chest, the soft boneless girl rubbed against his arms like azy kitten, and when she saw that he was still silent, she narrowed her big eyes and said yfully, Mr. Nico, I want to eat steak, can we go eat steakter? Fuck! Mr. Nico shouted, in a soft voice with obvious traces of petnce. If it were usual for a woman to lean on his arms and talk to him like that, he might have gotten angry long ago, but this woman in his arms was something of an absolute siren. The call of him, they are crisp. Mica bold high skill, see Nico has been silent, think he is still angry, soft fragrant red lips to his ear, with a spot of naive talk: If Mr. Nico does not want to eat steak hmm.. . its okay to eat me . Nico looked sideways and saw the delicate, pretty face. Her eyes, however, were clear as if she wasnt driving. Shit, pure, lustful and teasing. Nico grabbed her hand restlessly and trapped it between the car seat and his chest, tucking his other hand between her thick, soft hair and dipping his head, sealing it with a kiss. Elf. In the end, the steak didnt work and she headed for the nearest apartment on River Feast Street. Once inside, Nico pinned her against the door panel, giving her no chance to catch her breath. A touch of passion filled the room. Afterwards, Mica finished showering and stood in front of the bathroom mirror to dry her hair. Nicos chest, perfectly sculpted by the Davidians, pressed against hers from behind. Mica turned her head, winked pitifully at him and kissed him on tiptoe on his thin lips. Mister Nico, the truth is I dont have the strength Nico lowered his eyes to look at her, his dark eyes held a vague charm that hadnt dissipated, his thin lips hooked lightly, When you hooked me wasnt I strong? People have big mouths and small stomachs. Nico leaned against the sink to the side, white shirt on, buttons wide open, belt unbuttoned at the waist, hanging untidily, water droplets hanging from his short ck hair, a touch of mboyance on his handsome, unmistakable face, the whole ensemble looking a little messy andzy, but with an unmistakable aggressiveness and wildness. Mica nced at him in the mirror as her slender fingers touched a box of cigarettes lying on the sink and she picked one up, holding it between her middle and forefinger and bringing it to her thin lips. He was about to light it when Mica spoke, Mr. Nico, help me dry my hair.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. He was smoking in the bathroom, and Mica thought she would choke to death. Nico frowned slightly, serving a woman was something he had never done. Instead, Mica was no longer waiting for his response, taking hisrge hand and shoving the hairdryer into it, Mister Nico, help me. Nico, though scowling, walked behind her with the hair dryer, holding an unlit cigarette, and said with some impatience, Angry? Mica turned her head to look at him and smiled harmlessly, Mr. Nico is not like that. Nicos brow furrowed and he put arge hand on her head, Dont move. Mica obediently turned her head back and saw in the mirror a man with an open shirt and arge body, holding an unlit cigarette, impatiently holding a hair dryer in one hand and fiddling with his long hair with the other, unskilful but not difficult to dry. At the end, she tossed out, Trouble. Mica thought to herself that someday she would tease Nico until he was willing to pay out of his wallet. Hmmm Seven figures at a time from the guy? Chapter 1016: Mr. Nico, I miss you. Nicoes like a breeze and goes like a breeze. When The Holy City began winter, Mica and Nico were on fire, but within a couple of days, Mica was free again. After all, a man like Nico is high-ss scum in her eyes, with a face attractive enough to attract women, and a pretty perfect body. Besides, Nico has money and has it in abundance. When New Years Day arrives and school takes a three-day break, Mica has nowhere to go and doesnt like to travel during the vacations. Pastora Apostol is afraid she will be alone and asks her toe to her house for dinner. Mica and Pastora Apostol were close friends, so Pastora Apostols parents had met Mica and had heard from Pastora Apostol about her bad situation in La familia Matamoros. Apostol used to take Mica home for dinner. Mica wanted to go, but before she left the house she was interrupted by a phone call from the hospital. Hello, its the municipal hospital, are you Mica Matamoros, Mrs. Malias granddaughter?. Micas heart skipped a beat, I am, what happened to my grandmother?. Your grandmother is in trouble, a brain tumor has burst in her head, they are resuscitating her at the hospital,e quick Mica grabbed her bag and ran out, catching a flight to the city hospital. Malia Monica was being resuscitated, and outside the operating room were several of Malia Monicas fellow townspeople, one of whom was a respected town elder whom Mica had known since she was a child, named El abuelo Santos. Mica anxiously asked, Grandpa Santos, how is my grandmother?. Santos Duron said, Mica, your grandmother is being resuscitated in there, and I signed off on the operation for her. Yes, El abuelo Santos, why does my grandmother suddenly have a brain tumor? Your grandmother herself ah also do not know, she was washing clothes in the pool, that brain tumor suddenly burst, at that time she opened her mouth has been unable to speak, fortunately my son returned from the new year vacation has a car, we rushed to take her to the city hospital, in the vige hospital is not admitted, they said it can not be saved, you have to go to the city hospital. Mica just felt a cold all over her body and stood there, with wooden hands and feet. She did not dare to cry, she just plucked up courage and asked, And what did the doctor say?. Santos Duron told her, Mica, dont worry, my son has a doctor friend in this hospital, so as soon as they brought your grandmother in and diagnosed her with the ruptured brain tumor, my son asked his doctor friend to contact a specialist in the field and he is now operating on your grandmother in the operating room. Dont worry, she will be fine. Mica looked at Santos Duron with gratitude and with red eyes at the corners of her mouth: Grandpa Santos, thank you. Soon after, Santos Durons son, Joaquin Duron, returned from paying his bill. Mica hastened to ask: Uncle Joaquin, how much is it, Ill pass it on to you. Joaquin Duron, who had grown up with Micas mother, Rufina Quesada, when they were children, was a childhood friend of sorts, and said, Your mother and I are good friends, Mica, so dont feel so awkward. Mica didnt insist, she wanted to wait untilter to settle the money together, Tio Joaquin, Ill pay you back in a couple of days. There is no hurry, Mica, you are the only one who hase to the hospital after such a big incident, where is your father?. At the mention of Beltran Matamoros, Mica gritted her teeth, her eyes still filled with anger and hatred, Grandfather Santos, Uncle Joaquin, I have broken my rtionship with The Matamoros family, myst name now is not Matamoros, its Quesada. . . Whats going on here, are that stepmother and stepsister of yours bullying you? Mica shook her head, she didnt want to talk about it, Grandpa Santos, Tio Joaquin, please, if it wasnt for you, my grandmother might N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Mica, since you have broken your rtionship with La familia Matamoros and you are still studying, I just asked my friend the doctor about this operation for your grandmother, its about 200. 000 or 300. 000, but I just bought a house in the city and I dont have that much cash. Im afraid youll have to find a way to pay the rest. Mica smiled at Joaquin Duron and lied, No Uncle Joaquin, when I broke off my rtionship with La familia Matamoros, I asked Beltran Matamoros for an amount of money, thats enough. How nice, Mica, remember to tell us if you have any difficulties in the future, it is not easy when your mother is gone and you are left as a little sister alone, but whatever we can help, we will surely do it. Thank you Grandpa Santos, Tio Joaquin. Mica sat outside the operating room, clutching her phone, her mind nk. She couldnt even cry, couldnt even cry. It was impossible for Beltran Matamoros to give her the money, she would have wanted her grandmother to die, because she had cursed her son-inw after her mothers death, and at her mothers funeral she had pped Beltran Matamoros in front of all her rtives and people outside, saying he had hurt her daughter, pointing at Beltran Matamoros and Cam Linares and calling them a couple of dogs. Malia Monica had long since disowned this bastard of a son-inw. Mica was then seven years old and her grandmother embraced her in tears saying: My Mica has had a very hard life, for having had such an irresponsible father. Indeed, Beltran Matamoros was shameless and irresponsible, and the year after her mothers death, when she was eight years old, he entered the family with Cam Linares and Florencias bastard son. Mica was sitting in a regr chair outside the operating room, tears in her eyes, staring at the screen of her phone. Without her mother, she had only one family member left in the world, and that was her grandmother. As long as her grandmother could get by, it didnt matter how much money she had, even if she had to sell it, she would make sure she got the best treatment. Mica reached up and wiped her tears with her sleeve, turning her eyes toward the red-lit operating room. Grandma, you must be fine, Mica still hasnt honored you. The operationsted almost five hours. When the operating room door opened, Mica realized that her legs had gonepletely limp and she had no strength to move. She leaned back in the chair and stood up, Doctor, how is my grandmother? The doctor gave a long sigh and smiled in relief, Grandma pulled through, the operation was a sess, luckily the brain tumor was benign and the blood supply stent was done sessfully, as long as she survives these days in the ICU, there should be no serious problems. Mica squeezed the back of the chair with one hand, her fingertips paled, she squeezed out a smile, Thank you doctor. When the doctor left, Mica dropped back into her chair. That was close. She let out a heavy sigh. Malia Monica was in the ICU and still in aa, not allowing visits from family members. The hospital bill came to a total of $180, 000 for the operation and materials, not counting the ICU stay and medical bills. It would probably cost about $300, 000 to keep Malia Monica in the hospital until she could be discharged. She had a card that Nico had given her earlier, with $100, 000 on it, and she hadnt touched it yet. But he needed to borrow another two hundred thousand. She picked up the phone and called Nico. When the call came through, Mica looked at herself reflected in the hospital ss, looked into the ss, tried to squeeze out a smile, and said, Mr. Nico, I miss you. Chapter 1017: Ask him only if you want money. Late at night, past eleven oclock, Mica called him without asking, saying she missed him. Nico looked for the devil. It was the first time Mica had taken the initiative to bother him in the six months she had been with him. He had thought the woman would never have approached him. As Mica drove to the Moon Lake vi, a cold winter breeze hit her neck as she got out of the car. Nico had left the door open for her after the earlier phone call. As soon as Mica entered the house, a heat wave hit her. The heating in the house was on and it wasnt cold at all. Nico was a night owl, still wearing the white shirt and pants he wore to work during the day, so it was clear he had just finished work, hadnt showered and wasnt ready to sleep. Mica had just approached after changing her shoes when Nico pulled her into a tight embrace. The strong masculine scent enveloped her instantly. He smelled good, the crisp scent of cold sea water, and she could smell that he had smoked a cigarette not too long ago, with a hint of trapped tobo. The man lowered his head, his thin lips resting on her ear, his tone wicked and unrestrained, Cant you resist looking for me in the middle of the night, have you missed me so much? Mica buried her head in his arms, took a deep breath, and when she looked up, the gloom of his gaze was gone, reced by charm and seduction. Nico was inexplicably amused by the way she was throwing herself at him, her chin tilted up and she pitched, I forgot. Mica was extraordinarily active tonight, and when she heard him say that, she said nothing, just silently brushed her red lips against his thin ones, teasing him with her eyes closed, somewhat sunken into his pretty, stunning face, and exhaled softly in his ear, But I, I really want Mr. Nico. Nicos long, slender fingers ttened against her soft lips, a little mischievously, What do you think? Mica took off her coat and pressed Nico into a fervent, somewhat reckless kiss. In the dimly lit, unlit room, Nico seemed unprepared for the womans initiative and backed up a step when Mica bumped into him, but soon the man chained her in his arms, teasing under his deep eyes, You look like you really want it, lets see where you want it more. Big hands, rubbing and squeezing her slender little waist. The woman who was soft and boneless in his arms was like a pool of water, climbing over him, tempting him to the extreme, trembling in his arms, blooming in his arms to the extreme. On the other side of the window, on a long, cold night, snow begins to fall. This night has passed and Micas energy is almost squeezed out, but she doesnt sleep at all, she hasnt forgotten what she hase for. Mr. Nico, are you asleep? Nicos hands came up and encircled her waist, his chest pulled close again, his voice low and husky, still lustful from the pleasure hed just had, the man pressed his forehead to her forehead, his lips curved teasingly, Do you want to do it again? Mica took a deep breath, grabbed his arm with her slender hand and said, Mr. Nico, can you lend me 200. 000? Nicos dark eyes, which had been closed, snapped open and he stared at her, giving Mica shivers. Then, she wasnt thinking about him, but about him about the money. Nico sneered, his fingers cupping her chin, his gaze contemptuously sizing her up, his tone even more unbearable, Just that kind of ability right now, two hundred thousand at a time? Mica blushed slightly, but the dim light kept her from feeling so embarrassed, If Mr. Nico doesnt feel up to it, its okay to sleep with me again. Anger rolled under Nicos eyes and he pressed hard against her, his dark eyes deep and cold and icy. Is it true that youll do anything you want as long as you get paid? Mica stared at him, her red lips spitting, Yes. He wanted money, needed it desperately. Mica feared he wouldnt give it to her and prepared to provoke him, If you dont give it to me, I can go borrow it from someone else. Mr. Nico knows that for money I cant have a fund. Nico gritted his teeth, his forehead veined, Get out of my sight. Mica had undoubtedly pissed him off. Mica stood at the edge of the bed in a thin nightgown, not getting out, approaching him, stubborn as hell, You slept with me once, a hundred thousand times. Nico put his tongue to his teeth and scoffed, A hundred thousand for once, Mica? Give me the money. Mica doesnt leave, doesnt beg him, just says the words. Fuck. She was stubborn as a bull. Irritated, Nico reached out for her hand over the one seeking his money, gathering it in his arms, roughly. At this point, she didnt have a good temper. He bit her lip, breaking the bite to taste a hint of blood, and his dark eyes rolled in dense clouds, sinking. Mica, you asked for it.Material ? N?velDrama.Org. Mica felt the pain, but held it in, not forgetting to remind Nico in her ear, Mr. Nico, you have to pay for touching me. Nicos jaw tightened, his whole face went grim as if he was about to kill, and his big hands dug into her waist, about to crush her. When it was over, Mica collected herself in a shredded heap. Nico tore up a check, picked up a pen and filled in a figure with a big pen stroke, and dropped it in front of her, grim as hell: Three hundred thousand, three times. Mica looked at the check at her feet and bent down to pick it up, forcing a smile on her lips, Thank you Mr. Nico, you can call me again if you need me. Her undignified lookpletely infuriated Nico. Take the check and get the hell out of here! Mica squeezed the scalded check, got dressed, wrapped herself in her coat and stormed out of the Moon Lake vi. Nico was so pissed that he kicked over the low little table next to him, dammit! At that moment, Nico made a definite decision about Mica: this woman really only cares about money. A weekter, Malia Monica was released from the ICU and moved to a regr ward. Mica had moved Malia Monica to the VIP ward so that she could recover better. In thest half month, Malia Monica has recovered well, is clearer and canmunicate normally. During this period, Mica has worked tirelessly to take care of Malia Monica, with big dark circles under her eyes and bad appearance. When Malia Monica woke up, seeing her granddaughter working so hard, she became distressed and said, Mica, go home and get some sleep, its okay for her to be here alone, if something really happens, Ill ring the doorbell for the nurse. Mica shook her head and took Malia Monicas hand, Grandma, the doctor also said you should have a family member here to take care of you, so you cant leave anyone here yet. Besides, even if I went home to sleep, I wouldnt be able to sleep at ease. Then what about your school sses? Mica reassured her, Ive asked permission from the counselor, youre sick, I have to take care of you, youre the only grandmother I have. Mica approached her bed and Malia Monica reached over and touched her head, tearfully saying, Mica, grandma is a burden to you. Mica smiled at her with reddened eyes, But Grandma is a burden, and I love it. Mica reached out and hugged Malia Monica, her voice muffled and pouting, Grandma, you have to promise Mica that you will stay with her for the rest of her life. Silly girl, Grandma is too old to live that long, Mica, you have to find a boyfriend who is good to you and marry him, then Grandma will be relieved when he leaves. Mica closed her eyes and cried, Grandma, I wont marry anyone, Ill stay with Grandma for the rest of my life. Silly girl, dont say childish things. Malia Monica remembered the cost of the operation and asked, Mica, how much did the operation cost? Grandma, you dont have to worry about money. Fearing that Malia Monica was unsure, Mica added, Dont worry, it was all paid for by that bastard. Bastard, referring to Beltran Matamoros. Malia Monica growled, He has a conscience. Malia Monica indicated to Mica, Mica, get my purse out of the drawer. Okay. Mica pulled the purse out, What do you want to take, Grandma?. Theres a savings card in there, you take it out. Mica found a small olddy model purse and pulled out the savings card. Malia Monica smiled warmly at her, took her hand and said, Mica, grandma has no money in her old age, this is the little money she has saved, there is 50. 000 in it, take it and use it, grandma cant help you anymore, you will have to go on your own in the future. Mica was brought to tears, Grandma, I dont want it. Youre going to give me all the money, what are you going to do with yourself?. I dont spend money living in a small town. Mica slipped the savings card back into her purse, Abu I have money, I took a lot of money from that cabron when I left La familia Matamoros, enough to spend. Malia Monica heard her say that and didnt think she was lying, so she didnt say anything else, just patted her little hand and gave a soft sigh. Amengual Group building. Mr. Nico, I heard that Miss Micas grandmother is in the city hospital for an operation. Nicos eyebrows jumped, Hospitalized? Whats wrong with her? A brain tumor, but its benign, but the cost of the operation, hospital bill and nutrition and all, must have cost about three hundred thousand, and thats probably why Miss Mica asked you for two hundred thousand. No wonder she was so insistent. Nico, a little ufortable because he had misunderstood her, said, How about the doctor who treated your grandmother? Not bad, it seems he also got a specialist to do the surgery through connections, and it was quite sessful. Nico felt pped in the face, and loudly. It was true, he didnt go to him for anything, he only did so when he needed money. This feeling of being used as an ATM was unpleasant. It wasnt that no woman had ever asked him for money before, but this time why was it so unpleasant. Hmph, next time I wont give her a dime, see what she does. Chapter 1018: What’s wrong with saying a soft word to her. One monthter. Malia Monica was sessfully discharged from the hospital. During these days, Mica worked tirelessly to take care of her, and sometimes Pastora Apostol couldnt stand to see her work so hard and also helped her for a few days. Mica wanted Malia Monica to stay in town, but at the moment, the house she was living in belonged to Nico and she had no home of her own and could not even afford to have her grandmother stay in town. Meanwhile, Mica and Nico havepletely lost contact with each other, as if they havepletely drifted apart. It is almost Christmas Eve. After the school vacations, Mica looked for part-time jobs on the Inte and saw many auditions for group shows and audition roles in her circle of ssmates. A friend from college, Alejandra Coito, contacted an assistant director and told her they needed two supporting actresses. The interview took ce in a fast hotel. Sitting in the cab, Mica sensed something was wrong: Alejandra, its not a scam, is it?. Alejandra Coito reassured her, Dont worry, even if it is a scammer, there are two of us, we are now aw partnership, what can he do to us?. Mica was so desperate for money that she had spent almost all she had on her grandmothers treatment. Now she waited for the rice to fall into the pot, and even though there were tigers and beasts ahead of her, she couldnt resist the urge to explore the front. When you are poor, you really have nomon sense. When they arrived at the hotel, Alejandra Coito and Mica took the elevator to the third floor. When they reached 3044, Alejandra Coito said, This is it. Knock, knock. Is Director Cerro in, please?. There was a click and the door opened. A man in his forties appeared inside: Hello, Im director Cerro, you are here to audition for a supporting actress, right?. Alejandra Coito: Yes, I added you before on Facebook and I contacted you on Facebook. Director Cerro peeked into the hallway and opened the door for them to enter. Alejandra Coito took Mica into the room with her. Once in the room, Director Cerro poured them two sses of water, Take water first. Alejandra Coito took the water, took a sip and politely said, Thank you, Director Cerro, I have already seen the official blog of this TV series on Twitter, it is said to start right after New Years, will we have the results this week after our interview today? Director Cerro smiled and said, Yes, definitely this week. Director Cerro looked at the ss Mica was holding and asked, Why dont you drink, arent you thirsty? Drink, Director Cerro, why dont we try the papers now?. Mica felt out of ce, but she took a hypocritical sip anyway, against the grain of her tongue, without swallowing. The two supporting actresses arent exactly number two or three, but they have a lot of limelight, and a lot of people want to audition for them. But as you know, Im an assistant director, and its going to take some work to get them. Alejandra Coito heard what he was saying and thought he wanted a cut, Director Cerro, how about this, if we both get the roles, get paid, and split it down the middle? Director Cerro shook his head and smiled, Actually there is no shortage of money for me. Director Cerrosrge hand then suggestively touched Alejandra Coitos thigh. The smile was lustful, lewd andscivious. Alejandra Coito bit the corner of her lip and pulled Director Cerro aside with a white face, Director Cerro, we are here in good faith to try out a role. Director Cerroughed dismissively and said, Arent you short of money? Actually there is a faster way to make money. Nude loans, take your nude photos for me and Ill give you half a million each today. Alejandra Coito looks at Mica, and when they meet, they count to one, two, three, get up and run for the door. Director Cerro grabbed Alejandra Coito by the back of the neck and pulled her back, stopping the door, What are you running for!. The mouthful of water that Mica had under her tongue sprayed all over Principal Cerros face and she cursed, You rascal!. Mica kicked Director Cerro in the face. Director Cerro wiped his face and cursed, Bitch! You dont want to die! How dare you spit on me!. Director Cerro reached out and grabbed Mica by the hair and threw her onto the bed. The mans head bled instantly. Mica pushed him away, pulled Alejandra Coito out of the hotel room and ran to the police. Alejandra Coito felt her body heat up and tugged on her neck, saying, Mica, I feel like Im sick Im very hot. There must be something wrong with that ss of water, Im taking you to the hospital. After taking Alejandra Coito to the hospital, the police officers arrested that Director Cerro, called Mica and told her to go to the police station to give a statement. When she arrived at the police station. Mica heard Director Cerro shout in front of the police: I didnt do anything to them, but they broke my head with this! They have to give it back to me. Stop yelling, we are still investigating the truth of the matter. The policeman looked at Mica and asked, Why did you break her head?. Mica said, He wanted to seduce me and my partner, we were there for an interview for a role, but he offered us a loan naked and tried to use force on us after we refused, I broke his head in a pure act of self-defense. The policeman shot a stern look at Director Cerro and asked, Are you telling the truth? How can that be! Dont listen to your nonsense,rade policeman! I am a good citizen, how could I have done something so illegal! The policeman asked Mica, Do you have any evidence to prove what you just said? My partner drank the water you gave him, and now hes in the hospital, uncle policeman, you cane with me to the hospital to investigate. Or search him, there must be contraband drugs. Hearing this, Director Cerro became uneasy, What nonsense are you talking, little sister, how can I have prohibited drugs on me?. The policeman, however, looked at him with the intention of searching him. Comrade policeman, you cant search me at your whim! Please cooperate with our investigation! Across the police station. A young female voice caught Micas attention. Uncle policeman, my ssmate and I really didnt do anything wrong, this medicine must have been slipped into my pocket by someone else while we were having fun at the bar! The girl who was talking was delicate and pretty looking, with big and bright eyes as could not be otherwise, and soft and pretty eyes, but at first nce, she was not a troublesome person. The policeman threw the packet of white pills on the table, scanned the girls ID card and said, Sixteen years old, youngdy, youre still studying, arent you? Good students dont go to bars to binge drink. The girl immediately said, Uncle policeman, I am under too much pressure to study, so I went to a bar to release the pressure, you know, we high school students are under too much pressure to study, and we will go bald. The policeman cried andughed: Come on, I dont think you tell the truth, at your age you can call your parents. The little girl heard about calling the parents, frowned and rubbed her little mouth, Uncle, do we have to call the parents? Of course, or you and your ssmates wont be able to go out today. Okay, party. The policeman handed her his cell phone and the girl dialed a number. As soon as Nico received the call from Savanna Amengual, he drove to the police station to pick her up. As soon as Nico arrived at the police station, he approached Savanna Amengual with a ck face and tortured her, Savanna Amengual you have grown up, you havee to the police station!. Savanna Amengual pouted and looked at Nico with innocent eyes, I was wrong. Nico looked down and whispered something harsh in her sisters ear, If you ever get cocky like that again, Ill tell Grandpa and hell rip your skin off. Savanna Amengual clenched her fists and leaned over to Nico, pleading pitifully, Brother, dont tell grandpa, I was just bored and went to the bar with my buddies, and I really dont have this little pill on me!. Nico shot a stern look at his sister, Keep causing me trouble like that and Ill stop paying you child support. Savanna Amengual grimaced at him.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Over here, Mica, who was taking a statement, naturally also noticed Nico. Its a real nuisance. I didnt expect to find myself like this. But was Nico giving his little lover a hard time? But the boy, who looked even younger than her, looked like a minor. There was no taboo even for minors. Micamented. Nico knew the boss and after investigating and finding out that it was a misunderstanding, Nico went to bail her out and saw Mica right away. What a day, having coffee together. Nico looked at Mica with a yful nce and asked the cop next to him, Whats the girls crime? Oh, I heard she went to an audition for a role and almost got seduced by a guy, its being investigated. Nico snorted, he had thought Mica was a smart one, but now it seemed what kind of a brain was this woman to be lied to even for an interview for a role? Savanna Amengual ran over to Nico and followed Nicos line of sight to look at Mica over there, then tilted her little face to ask Nico, Bro, you know that cute sister, huh?. Mica must have seen him from the time he entered the bureau until now, but once again she ignored him and wasnt about to ask for his help. Stupid enough to get herself into the police station even if it was, temper, right, and so stubborn, had she never experienced the beating of society? Nico narrowed his eyes slightly, sharpening his gaze. When Savanna Amengual saw that he was silent, she called out, Brother? Nico rubbed Savanna Amenguals head, handed her the car keys and instructed, Go wait for me in the car first. Are you going to pick up a girl, bro? Nico: What adults do, kids dont care. Savanna Amengual pouted but obeyed and walked out of the bureau to Nicos car. Shortly thereafter, the policeman approached and informed Mica, Miss Mica, you can go now. Mica was slightly stunned, but quickly thought it might be Nicos fault. Director Cerro yelled, Huh? What for? Im the victim,rade cop! How can you just let her go? The policeman growled and threw the packet of pills he had found in front of him, Dont admit it! Thats enough to put you in jail for a while. As Mica left the police station, she caught a glimpse of the man standing next to the ck Bentley car. Nico was smoking a cigarette and his body was so slender and straight that it was impossible to ignore him. When he saw Mica leave, he barely raised his eyebrows, not paying much attention. Mica clenched her fist, but came over to say hello. Mica walked over and said, Thank you Mr. Nico for helping me just now. Im just not used to seeing the women Ive slept with being stupid enough to fall for a con man. Mica gritted her teeth and smiled, If Mr. Nico has nothing else to do, Ill leave you. Just as she turned around, Nico reached out and grabbed her wrist, What an attitude. Mica returned her gaze to the mans grim face and forced a bitter smile, Mr. Nico pays, if I pay I can be nice, if not, thats my attitude. Nicos brow furrowed sharply, clearly disgusted, and he squeezed her wrist and pulled her into his arms, saying angrily, Mica, you really think youre a street whore! Why do you think you do this to yourself? If you need money, whats wrong with talking softly to her, is it an achievement to sell your dignity? The more Nico thought about it, the angrier he got. Hed never seen a woman make thingsplicated. Chapter 1019: Let her get down on her knees and call her father! A girl from the street? Mica hooked her lips, In Mr. Nicos heart, Im not much nobler than a street girl, am I? Nicos jaw crumbled and he gritted his teeth, his face grim. Mica is not afraid to provoke him, she said, Since in Mr. Nicos heart, I am of the same status as a street girl, then how I see myself, it seems that it has nothing to do with Mr. Nico, we agreed before, not to interfere with each other Before she could finish the sentence, Nico had already opened the car door and pulled her arm tightly, Get in. I dont have time to serve today Before the words could fall out, Micas whole body was already pushed by him into the car. In the back seat of the car, there was a pair of dark, watery eyes watching Mica with interest. Mica clenched her fists and cursed in her heart, Damn it, Nico is sick, he already has a mistress and wants to bring her along! Wasnt she afraid that her little sister would get jealous and angry? The ck Bentley was speeding down the road and she could tell that Nico was in a very bad mood. Savanna Amengual wasining with her little mouth, Brother, are you driving so fast, are you in a hurry to go to your other life?. Brother? ughed Mica, was role-ying in fashion now? It was no wonder Nico rarely sought her out, lovers were getting better and better these days. Nico gave Savanna Amengual a grim reply, I havent lived long enough to be reincarnated. Savanna Amengual: Then slow down, Im afraid. At that, Nico did slow down a bit, and although the car was still going fast, it wasnt as scary. Mica looked at her: Is this little sister Nicostest favorite? Mica wanted to ask the girl next to her how much Nico used to pay her to get rid of her. But it seemed too mean of her to ask, after all, this kind of thing is dishonorable. Instead of taking Mica back to his bachelor pad on River Party Road, Nico took her straight to the Moon Lake vi. Mica disliked the idea of taking two lovers back: how big is this mans heart?This is from N?velDrama.Org. The idea of a threesome was chilling. As soon as she got out of the car, Savanna Amengual ran out of the car. Nico followed his sister with Savanna Amenguals school bag, scowling and telling her, All you do is y, take your school bag. Nico threw the backpack at Savanna Amengual, unceremoniously. Savanna Amengual smiled, No, you dont know how to show mercy. You take it if you want. Mica walked behind her, falling into disbelief. Nico had no inhibitions, not even the flowers of his country. This kid, he was still in high school, wasnt he? When they walked in, Savanna Amengual dropped her backpack on the floor and ran to the couch to lie down big and turn on the TV. Nico looked ufortable and threw his backpack on the couch, politely, Do my homework for me!. What a rage, youve picked up dynamite today!. Savanna Amengual grabbed her bag and ran off to her study to do her homework. Nico, the older brother who was both big brother and half-father, was a powerful figure in Savanna Amenguals eyes, since her parents had died early. After all, Savanna Amengual had to ask him for money, and if he did, he was always inferior. Savanna Amengual sighed as she slumped her small shoulders, she was a poor cabbage living off the eyes of others. When Savanna Amengual had gone to the studio, Mica asked, What did Mr. Nico bring me here for? You dont want to have a threesome, do you? Nicos face is cold, he raises an eyebrow and says, Aunt Eugenio isnt working today and theres no one to make dinner, so youll stay and help make dinner. Make dinner, he dly did. But Mica held out her hand, Make dinner, ten by ten. The corner of Nicos eye twitched, Are her hands studded with diamonds, ten thousand for making dinner? Mica saw his silence and raised a delicate eyebrow, If thats too expensive, then Im sorry. Mica turned around and was about to leave when Nico grabbed her hand, pulled a bank card out of his wallet and put it in her hand. Dinner this month is on you. Mica looked at the card and raised her eyebrows even higher in disbelief, When did Mr. Nico be so generous? At first, he was very stingy. Mr. Nico can think straight, thirty days a month, ten thousand a day, thats three hundred thousand, its not a small Before the words were out of his mouth, Nico had already spoken, So many words, are you going to do it or not? Do it! Not doing it is for idiots, for dogs. Mica doesnt do business that takes advantage of people, after all, making money is a long-term path. Since Mr. Nico is so fast, then I will also give Mr. Nico a 20% discount, two hundred and forty thousand for one month, Im not greedy, and I wont let Mr. Nico lose money. Two hundred and forty thousand euros for a fucking month of dinner, a Michelin chef doesnt even make as much as she does per hour, and she says shes not greedy. Thats great. Mica asks, Does Mr. Nico have any dietary restrictions?. Savanna Amengual doesnt eattro, and Nico says, Notro, my sister doesnt either. Mica froze and then let out augh, letting herself get carried away with the role-ying. What are youughing at? Mica shook her head, I think Mr. Nico knows how to y. Nico: What with what. Soon Mica went to the neighborhood to buy groceries and went to the kitchen to make dinner. Nico was upstairs in his study working and Savanna Amengual, who was doing homework in the downstairs study, came running into the kitchen looking for something to eat. Pretty sister, is there anything good to eat? Im hungry. Mica looked at therge stic grocery bag on the floor and said, Theres fruit and bread in there. Savanna Amengual found a few mangosteens to eat outside and washed down a te of strawberries to eat. Savanna Amengual leaned over the kitchen table, eating the fruit while looking at Mica a couple of times, and asked, Pretty sister, what is your rtionship with my brother? Micas hand paused slightly as she washed the dishes and pondered, He pays and I sleep with him? Savanna Amengual: Why her brother is so open! Now that Savanna Amengual hade clean about it, Mica couldnt resist asking, How old are you? Im sixteen, but thats the real age. Oh, so the real age is only fifteen. Tsk, so young, and Nico can even say it with his mouth without being too harsh. Pretty sister, how long have you been with my brother? About half a year. Savanna Amengual frowned, thoughtful, as she hadnt seen her brother bring any outside women into the house. Mica asked, By the way, how much does Nico usually pay you? Savanna Amengual said with a small smile on her face, Well he only gives me a few thousand a month and he says Im greedier with money. This old man is very stingy. So much so that he has to count on Brother Rabago Rn to take care of things! Really Mica didnt think this little sister was even more pathetic than her, at least Nico had given her hundreds of thousands of dors before and after, and the house in the bachelor pad on River Feast Road even gave her free housing, and most importantly, they had signed an agreement that when Mica turned twenty-one, Nico was going to promote her. So it looks like this little sister is suffering too much for following Nico. Youre pathetic. Savanna Amengual nodded her head, Yeah, yeah, Im sorry too. Savanna Amengual plucked a piece of toast from her hand and said fiercely, Is he my real brother or not? The old man gives me $3. 000 a month to live on, so cheap, he deserves not to find a wife. Mica: ???? You say Nico is your real brother? Savanna Amengual: Although I feel hes my fake brother. Mica: What the hell, hes a real real brother. That makes sense, three thousand dors a month for a high school student to live on is a lot. Mica reassured her, Then its not bad that your brother gives you to live on, when I was in high school, my family gave me five hundred yuan to live on, and I had to save for three meals a day. Sister, you are too poor, my brother doesnt restrict my food or drink, he just doesnt give me money to go out and have fun. If it were about food, he wouldnt scold me even if I ate more than ten thousand dors a month. Mica envied her a little, Then your brother is very good to you. Savanna Amengual asks, Sister, why dont you fall in love with my brother, my brother is a little older and stingy with money, but he must be okay as a boyfriend? Mica: Because Im only interested in your brothers money, not in your brothers person. Savanna Amengual: Is your brother so bad? So poor that nobody wants him directly? The brother is a failure as a human being too. He still has a lot of suitors at school! Dinner, three people at the same table. Nico is very picky and chooses all the dishes. Mica follows the instructions and is especially kind in the face: Ill do better tomorrow. She gets paid to do things, is good-natured and does whatever it takes to make it better. Thats how she sees money. Savanna Amengual has eaten a lot of ms, which are a little spicy, and she wants something cold, so she asks Nico, Brother, Mica, would you like something to drink? Nico doesnt drink. Mica nods and says yes. Savanna Amengual brings two bottles of drink and they both gulp most of it down without looking at them. They didnt feel anything at first, but by the time they finished eating, Mica was clearing the table and felt dizzy, as if she had been drinking. Savanna Amengual was already lying on the couch, dripping and drunk. Mica nced at the bottle of booze, ten percent alcohol, fruit wine. She had no capacity for alcohol, and this ten percent was enough for her. Mica touched her forehead and felt the blood rush to her head, her face reddened. No, she had to go home and get some sleep. Mica finished clearing the table and picked up her purse, intending to leave, when Nico called out to her, Who gave you permission to leave? Ive finished making dinner. Mica, do you think its that easy to get 240. 000 a month? Mica frowned, What else do you want to do?. Make ai. Nico looked down at her small face tinged with a scarlet hue as he lifted her onto his shoulders and headed upstairs. Mica kicked him breathlessly, Nico, you took advantage of someone. You take my money, you work, you know the woman? Mica threw herself on the big, fluffy bed, her head was dizzy, she tilted her head and buried it in the pillow, her eyes closed in resignation, Dont be a bully. So what if you are? Nico ducked his head and pressed his lips against her soft, red lips, which felt good to the touch. Perhaps drunkenness is the best way to rip the mask off a persons disguise, and tears ran down the corners of Micas eyes as she reached up and grabbed the fabric of Nicos shirt by the chest, her fingers so hard they turned white. Nico looked down and kissed the small brown tear under his eye, a precious tear. Ive heard old men say that women with tear stains cant be desired because they have a bitter destiny. Nico stared at her and asked in a muffled voice, Why are you crying? It was not the first time he had done so, and it was toote to feel aggrieved with him. You have all bullied me he whimpered and blurted out again, One day I will make you all kneel before me and weep in repentance. If you bully me, I will tell you all to bully me. There was a touch of hatred in those words, but also some childishness in her. Nico pulled away from her and dropped down to lie beside her, watching her out of the corner of his eye as she cried. So pitiful. So she could cry too. He had thought this woman wouldnt cry at all, let alone show weakness. Now she looked like a girl under neen. Nico remembered then that she was only three years older than Savanna Amengual. He had even forgotten that she was a girl. The mans calloused fingers wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and he said softly, If you behave yourself, I can spoil you and not let anyone bully you. It was as if he was talking to her, but it was also as if he was muttering to himself. Half-drunk, half-dreaming, Mica pushed his hand away, spitting bitterness and scolding him, Its none of your business if I trample on myself, do you think you havent trampled on me? If it werent for an entric father, who would want to trample on himself Beltran Matamoros, is he really that entric? Bute to think of it, she had been kicked out of the house. Mica curled up and hugged herself, whining, I wanted my grandmother to stay and live with me, but I found out that I dont even have a house of my own I only like money, is it wrong for me to like money? Money to cure my grandmother, money to buy a house and give my grandmother a good life, money to give me the opportunity to finish with the Matamoros family Nobody has the right to humiliate me, you are full of people who dont know they are hungry! I need money, lots of money When I have a lot of money, Ill tell them to bully me! Ill make you get down on your knees and call your father! Is that how you like money? Nico looked deep into his sleeping face. That night, Nicos heart inexplicably thumped, as if it ached a little. Onlyter did he learn that when he began to feel pain and pity for a woman, that was the beginning of love. Chapter 1020: You and I are not meant to be, it’s all about you spending money. Christmas Eve soon arrived. Mica, a lonely man, went to Lushui City to spend New Years Eve with his grandmother. After a simple New Years Eve dinner, Mica apanied Malia Monica to sit on the couch of a lifetime to watch the show. The New Year was cold and Mica was not in a good mood. Malia Monica patted her hand as she watched TV and asked, Mica, are you really noting back to La familia Matamoros? Mica smiled bitterly and said, Is Grandma afraid Ill go hungry there?. Malia Monica was very sorry for her granddaughter, Yes, La familia Matamoros and Beltran Matamoros are not good for you, but if you are in La familia Matamoros, at least you wont go hungry. Grandma, Ive said my big words, and now if I go back to La familia Matamoros with my tail between my legs, Ill get dirty looks from Beltran Matamoros and the others. But Im still not sure youre a girl, out there alone. Micaforted Malia Monica and leaned on Malia Monicas shoulder and said, Grandma, dont worry, Ill study hard, work hard and buy a big house for you to live inter. Malia Monicas eyes curved with a smile, Grandma only wishes you happiness and joy. Malia Monica sighed again at the memory of those days and patted the back of Micas hand. Mica, Grandma doesnt ask for anything. If she had insisted on not allowing your mother to marry Beltran Matamoros, maybe she wouldnt have be so depressed and her breast cancer would have spread so fast, when the doctors said she could have been saved. Mica did not want to irritate Malia Monica again, back then, when Rufina Quesadas death was very directly rted to Cam Linares.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Cam Linares brought Florencia under the pretext of visiting the sick Rufina Quesada, but in reality it was nothing more than a show of force. Cam Linares irritation aggravated Rufina Quesadas condition, and as a consequence of a cancer such as breast cancer, which has a lot to do with mood, depression soon set in and the cancer spread rapidly and she died. For the rest of her life, Mica could never forgive Beltran Matamoros and Cam Linares, and their daughter Florencia, born of her infidelity. It would be a shame and a betrayal for the mother. Malia Monica said uneasily, Mica, in the future you must not find a man as unreliable as your father. Grandma, I wont, I wont marry a man like Beltran Matamoros even if I dont marry in life. Mica watched the program with Malia Monica for a while longer, and soon Malia Monica got sleepy, washed up and went to bed first. Micay in the small room next to Malia Monicas, unable to sleep as she listened to the asional firecrackers outside. The sound of firecrackers had been going off all night in the small town on Christmas Eve. As soon as Mica opened Facebook, she received a Christmas Eve gift from Pastora Apostol. Merry Christmas Eve, honey! Mica received the gift, curved her lips and smiled, and said Feliz Nochebuena in return. The former home of the Amengual Group. Nico leaned back and flipped through his phone after New Years Eve dinner with Grandpa Valentinzi. Almost every few minutes, a Merry Christmas Eve or a copied message popped up on Facebook. Savanna Amengual, the boy who sat across from him, nibbled on a piece of fruit while sending him a wish, followed, of course, by the all-important words: Brother, bring the gift money!. Nicos eyes fluttered and he sent a gift of two hundred dors. Savanna Amengual ttened her lips, Only two hundred dors, youre too stingy, brother!. The maximum gift can only be two hundred. You can transfer money, Rabago Rn gave me five thousand as a New Years gift! Nico growled, Your brother Rabago Rn gives you face, sorry for not giving it to you. Savanna Amengual elbowed him in the corner of his lips, Youre the stingiest in the whole world. Nico ignored his sister, a hint of annoyance on his forehead. Half a day scrolling through unread Facebook messages and he didnt see a single message from Mica. She had overpaid him for a months worth of dinnersst time, and now she was ignoring him. Savanna Amengual walked over and looked at his phone screen, Bro, what are you doing, are you thinking about Mica?. Nico frowned, Why am I thinking about her?. Savanna Amengual: Shes sitting at home, but her soul is gone, and shes not thinking about her. No matter, her brother was always a hard nut to crack. Savanna Amengual had an idea and came up with a game: Brother, why dont I create a group chat and put you and Mica in it, and you give us a gift and let us take it?. Nico: Savanna Amengual, are you crazy about pocket money? Im not thinking about you, its not like Sister Mica is actively looking for you, so if you give her a gift money, she might not care about you. Brother, do you know what your greatest strength is? Nico didnt care, but he was intrigued by Savanna Amengual, What? Money! Savanna Amengual, Brother, have you heard the saying, you and I are not made, its all about the money spent. The corner of Nicos eye twitched. Did he, Nico, have to spend money to win a womans heart? Wouldnt it make him look too worthless? Nico would never admit that he was a failure when it came to masculinity. Only rich, greasy, pot-bellied, bald-headed men andndowners needed to use their money to woo women. Can he be just like those guys? Dont humiliate him. Savanna Amengual secretly dragged Mica and Nico to a group chat. Fearing embarrassment, Savanna Amengual dragged Rabago Rn to the group chat as well. Nico was preparing to go to his room to sleep with his phone when he saw the group chat group of four people. Savanna Amengual is getting really bold. The group chat group. Savanna Amengual @Rabago Rn @Nico: Merry Christmas Eve, bring on the gift money!. Rabago Rn was very supportive, after all, he usually spoils Savanna Amengual, and immediately sent a New Years gift for everyone to take. Nico didnt take it, as hes not very fond of small gifts, but he watched the screen and in the blink of an eye, Mica had picked it up. And sure enough, as soon as he took the gift money, he was gone. Mica picked up the gift money purely subconsciously when she saw it and simply clicked it. After taking the gift money, she felt it was not polite not to say anything, so she sent a message in the group, Merry Christmas Eve. I took the gift money before giving my blessing. Nico yed the ghost and also sent a gift. Savanna Amengual, Rabago Rn and Mica took it. Savanna Amengual: Brother, why are you giving only one dor?. Rabago Rn: Mr. Nico is a little stingy and unkind. Mica takes the thirty cents and says nothing. Nico: A dor is not money? She steals the gift money from him and says nothing. Nico was a little bored, with his two long legs propped up on the bed, folded nonchntly, he tossed his phone aside, rested his arm on his forehead, closed his eyes and prepared to sleep. But it was like a block in his mind, he couldnt sleep. A Facebook message buzzed. Nico looked at it, picked up the phone and clicked on it. It was a message from Mica. But before the corners of his mouth could engage, his face shadowed. Yesterdays New Years Eve service was a little early, tomorrows a little crowded, and the day after tomorrows a littlete! Christmas Eve is right on time! Haha, heres to you! I wish you a happy family, happy Chinese New Year, prosperity and all the best! Nico: Please dont send him those copy and pasted wishes to annoy him, okay? Nico fell asleep, waking up once in the middle of the night to the sound of firecrackers from other houses in the vi area, and picked up his phone to skim through the messages. Micas message suddenly flooded him, Mr. Nico, happy new year~. It was a 00:00 wish, and a separate one at that. Nico sat with his arm propped up, holding his phone, his thin lips curved, and he suddenly didnt feel like sleeping. He was in a very good mood. The long, slender finger tapped a transfer and directly transferred 10. 000. Chapter 1021: Using Florence as a target On the first day of the year, Cam Linares brought Florencia to the Amengual Group for a visit. Cam Linares had the honor of saving Nicos life, and to repay her grandson for saving her life, Grandpa Valentins son was never mean. When Cam Linares took Nico to the hospital while he was still in surgery, Grandpa Valentinzi promised Cam Linares outside the operating room that he would be avable for any future needs.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. And, in return, he was able to fulfill a wish of Cam Linares. Today, Cam Linares is here to make that wish. Upstairs in the studio, Cam Linares smiles as she talks with Valentin Amengual. Grandpa Valentin, how are you feeling? Valentin Amengual, cane in hand, settles into his armchair and nods slightly, Not too bad. Valentin Amengual raises his hand and gestures, Ms. Cam, have some coffee, its the new Longjing of West Lake, it tastes good. Cam Linares, smiling tendentiously, with the corners of her lips almost reaching her temples, took the delicate porcin coffee cup, took a sip and falsely said, It tastes very good, its a good coffee. Valentin Amengual could see that Cam Linares had something to say to him, Madam, what does Cam want from me when shees to visit me on the first day of the year? Please dont hesitate to say it. Cam Linares spoke shyly, My daughter Florencia will be seventeen after the New Year, she is not too young, I was wondering if I should find a good family for her. Cam Linares was not sure if Grandfather Valentinzi liked The Matamoros family, although she said she could help her in any way she wanted, but marrying Florencia to a famous family like the Amengual Group was not something Grandfather Valentinzi would ept. Valentinzi was not able to ept it. Grandfather Valentinzi said, Seventeen years old is too early to think about a father-inw, and you are not old enough to marry. Cam Linares did not dare to reply and agreed, Yes, yes, but I, as a mother, want to settle down for her sooner rather thanter, so that the two children can develop their rtionship and get marriedter. You mean, after you find your inws, get engaged first? Yes, thats what I mean. Cam Linares watched Grandfather Valentinzis micro-expressions closely. Grandfather Valentinzi said, I have a grandson from a friends family who is about the same age as your daughter, so I can arrange for them to meetter. But its up to them whether they like it or not, so we adults shouldnt get involved. Cam Linares bit her lip and said hesitantly, Grandpa Valentine, actually, my daughter has someone she likes, and I came today to see what Grandpa Valentine thinks. Ah, who is it, I know. Cam Linares came clean: My daughter has had a crush on Mr. Nico for a long time. Ive admired Mr. Nico for a long time and I would like to Valentin Amengual frowned a little and reflected objectively, But Mr. Nico is older than your daughter and I know my grandson very well. Cam Linares said, Age is not a problem, Mr. Shen will only be 26 after New Years, that is only nine years older than Florencia. Im in no hurry to get married, I just want them to try it, Grandpa Valentin, what do you think?. Valentin Amengual did not object, after all it was not a marriage, Let them try it out, its fine, I have no problem. Cam Linares was relieved to see Valentin Amengual give in, it seemed there was still hope for Florencia to marry the Amengual Group. Good thing Grandfather Valentin did not object, I was afraid that, Grandfather Valentin would look down on a small family like ours. Valentin Amengual waved his hand, I dont care about being from a good family, a clean family, a girl with nothing fancy, a young man who gets along, its up to them. Yes, youre right. Downstairs, Nico was shooting darts. Two hit the heart, three were a little off, but they were on the nine. But Nico was ying carelessly, throwing at random. Florences eyes were glued to Nico and she couldnt take her eyes off him. Mr. Nico, you are good at darts, can you teach me?. Nico nced at her and, with an unpleasant look of amusement, lifted his chin slightly and ordered, Go get an apple. Florence obeyed and went to fetch an apple, a red snake fruit, which she had picked out and thought Nico would like to eat. Mr. Nico, why dont I peel it for you?. Nico narrowed his dark eyes slightly and curved his lips, No, you take the apple and put it there. Florence wasnt sure what Nico was going to do, but she didnt want to spoil Nicos fun for fear that he would get angry and ignore her. She took the apple and stood in front of the dartboard. Nico took a new dart from the dartboard, flicked her wrist and flicked it a couple of times before saying, Put the apple on top of your head. Realizing what Nico was about to do, Florence was instantly shocked and her lips quivered, Mr. Nico this is not appropriate. Nicos face took on an unmistakable bandit of emotion, What do you mean its not appropriate, cant you trust me? I Im not trusting Mr. Nico I, just am. If you can trust me, you should know that I wont fail. Nicos skill at setting a trap was top notch. Florence stood still, biting her white lip. At the sight of her, Nico dropped the darts back on the board and with a cold face dropped the words, Too bad. Florence feared that he was really angry, Mr. Nico, I will y with you I will only y with you. Florence stiffly ced the apple on her head and closed her dead eyes as if she was going to a torture chamber. Nicoughed at her coy look and picked up the dart, not at all startled, and reminded her in a nonchnt,zy voice, Dont move, if you do I wont be able to shoot the dart properly, and if you dont I wont know if its going to hit the apple or your face. Florences eyshes quivered like a sieve with her eyes closed. If he shot her in the face wouldnt she be disfigured? Freeze, one, two, three Ah! Florence opened her eyes in surprise and ducked, dropping the apple to the ground. Nico held the unfired dart in his hand, frowning impatiently and sighing, Whats all this movement, I havent shot it yet. Florences little face turned pale: Mr. Nico can I stop ying? Florence was on the verge of tears of fear, but what did the man say? I cant. His face was cold, he didnt seem to be joking. Florencia gritted her teeth, put the apple back on her head and squeezed her eyes shut. Mr. Nico, hurry up, Im scared. Heh. Nico aimed the apple at the top of Florences head and shot past with precision. Bang The applended, and the person holding the dart was so strong that it went through the apple and the core and ended up in the exact red center of the frisbee target. A perfect shot. A crack shot would be an understatement. But Florence, standing there, was so scared that her legs were shaking and she was too weak to take a step. Nico had had enough and, without looking at her, said, Compared to your sisters guts, youre not even close. Florence was angry and aggrieved, her eyes red and her face as white as a dead mans. Chapter 1022: The little scumbag bully. Savanna Amengual had gone to her aunts house to pay her respects and returned with a generous New Years gift, when she entered the house, she saw Florencia standing by the frisbee target, trembling and pale. Florence, what are you doing in my house?. Florencia is the same age as Savanna Amengual, both sophomores at La Ciudad Santa I. This Florencia was a bitch, with a nasty personality, and Savanna Amengual had always disagreed with her. Nico pours himself a ss of red wine, shakes it with his long fingers, wakes her up, takes a sip, looks at her and tosses out ament, Theyre Grandpas guests, so dont mess with them. Savanna Amengual, with a haughty little face, came over and tossed aside the little bag full of money she was carrying, saying, You scare people like that for being a guest. There was an apple on the floor, a frisbee dartboard full of darts, and with the look on Florences face, it was probably being used as a human dartboard by Nico. Florencia bites her lip, swallows and asks, Savanna, dont you like me?. Savanna Amengual: Knowing that and asking. Florencia makes a rueful face, clutching the hem of her winter skirt with both hands, a little uneasy, But I havent made you angry, have I? What have I done to make you not like me?. Savanna Amengual looked at her, You havent done anything wrong, I just dont like you, and I dont need to like you. Florence bit her white lip, angry, but not daring to take offense. This was the Amengual Group, Savanna Amengual was the mistress, andpared to Savanna Amengual, she looked like a cradle child. Savanna Amengual counted the money and showed it to Nico: Brother, I asked you toe with me on New Years Eve and you didnt, look how much you lost!. Nico looked at her nkly, Wealth. Savanna Amengual hid her New Years Eve money and muttered, Its not because youre stingy, you only give me three thousand a month to live on. I havent taught you a lesson sincest time, if I catch you bouncing in a bar again, Ill break your legs and make you go bouncing in a wheelchair. Savanna Amenguals little face twitched: This old man, hes inhuman! Savanna Amengual ran up the stairs with a bunch of presents in her arms. Who wants to go to a disco but Rabago Rn, who ended up with a hot girl in a hot dress, and she was pissed. Rabago Rn said he treated her like a sister. Savanna Amengual looked at her pair of As and her little face scrunched up, was she too little? But shes still young, shell grow up. Thats what upset her. She didnt think of him as the brother next door. Shes still young, shes still young, shell be seventeen after New Years and shes still young? Why did that man always look at her as if she were a little girl? Do little boys sneak kisses at the corners of their brothers lips? Savanna Amengual got into bed and assured herself: forget it, take your time, youll get the man. Near the water, she could surely catch up with Rabago Rn if she followed her brother. After Cam Linares and Florencia left the Amengual Group, Valentin Amengual called Nico at his studio. Are you looking for me for something? Valentin Amengual looked at him, saw that he was all out of tune and bandit, tapped him on the long leg with his cane and frowned, I want to talk to you about something serious, dont be all out of shape and running around. Im not a shirker when ites to making money. Grandfather Valentin was speechless. Valentin Amengual sighed and said with a stately look, After the new year, youll be 26, youre not young.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Grandfather, Im celibate, Im not fit to marry, do I have to leave the whole forest for a tree?. Grandfather Valentinzi gave him a look that said, Youre not a good boy! Youre the eldest grandson of the Amengual Group, and with your father gone, Im the only one who cares about you getting married. Nicoughed out loud, his chest vibrating with a wicked grin, Grandpa, you asked if I was alone. Nico pped him on the crotch what what, the action bandit. Nico, you want to embarrass yourself! Grandpa Valentine sub a cane swung, was Nicoughed and dodged. Grandpa, I really think this marriage thing is a yoke, maybe someday I want to get married, but now never. Grandpa Valentinzi sank his breath, gave him an oblique nce and said, What do you think of the daughter of The Matamoros Family? She is not suitable. I see that Florencia is a quiet child, isnt she nice? Besides, her mother saved your life, why dont you try it with Florencia? Feelings have to be nurtured, you young people talk about that love at first sight, where is that kind of rtionship? How boring it must be for these two to be together without the slightest impulse. Grandfather Valentinzi gave him an expressionless look, Youre a hard man to get! If I wasnt difficult, the doors of the Amengual Group would be kicked down right now by women. Grandfather, if those women get into the Amengual Group, you wont be able to live in peace. Grandfather Valentin sub: he could not dissuade him. Nico got up from the sofa and walkedzily to the studio door, If theres nothing else, Im leaving now. Grandfather Valentinzi calls out to him, Deepak, Florence, you should think about it, youre not too young, its time to settle down. Nico stopped walking and looked sideways at Grandfather Valentinzi, Is that why Cam Linares is here?. Yes, shes the one who saved your life and I cant say no to her face. Florencia wants to be my girlfriend, and if its okay with her, its okay with me. Shes a titr girlfriend anyway, shes already had many. Having a titr girlfriend was a little easier on the ears. Grandfather Valentinzi thought the girl wasnt entirely indifferent to him, Then Ill take it as a yes that youll try to go out with her. As you wish, you can think whatever you want. With those words, Nico left the studio. He didnt care if Florence wanted to be his girlfriend or not, it was as if he wasnt the protagonist in this case. Nicos greatest skill is to stay out of aplicated rtionship, to observe it from the other side of the fence, to befortable with it. So a titr girlfriend is not a problem for him. On the evening of the first day of the new year, Mica received a message from Florencia on her Facebook page. Florencia: Sister, Mr. Nico asked me to be his girlfriend and said he would marry meter, now I am his fiancee. The tone of voice, petnt to the max. It was clear she hade to show off. The corners of Micas lips curved slightly, and she replied nonchntly, Really, congrattions. But if Nico is your fiance, why does he keep showing up in my bed so often? The tone was flirtatious and frank, not at all humiliating. Florence, on the other side, was silent. Her face was red with anger. Finally, she scolded Mica: You are shameless, seducing someone elses fiance!. Mica smiled and said, Your fiance cant control his lower half, so I cant me him for being shameless, can I? Mica wanted to faint Florence. But then she thought, Whats the point of crossing off someone who is so irrelevant that it makes her look bad? So not only did Mica not cross her off, she posted a screenshot of the transfer in her circle of friends. It was a transfer from Nico to her on Christmas Eve night. Text: New Years money from Mr. Nico [love]. When Florencia saw the message, she gnashed her teeth in rage, wanting to chew Micas flesh and blood in her mouth. Nico happened to see the circle and his lips curved slightly. He sent a message to Mica: Do you like the money I gave you so much?. Mica: Not three secondster, Nico transferred another 10. 000 to her. Mica: Why are you giving me money again? Nico: In a good mood. Mica: It was a beautiful misunderstanding, but I wasnt going to give exnations, after all, money smells good. Chapter 1023: When it’s gentle, so touching. This Chinese New Year was extraordinarily boring. Nico has never been a fan of Chinese New Year festivals, its strangely annoying, seven aunts and eight uncles, toozy to get together. Mica has been with him for almost a year, but theyve only met a handful of times, not too often, and its been over a month since theyve seen each other. Its true that this woman is not clingy or annoying, but being too unclingy at times is quite annoying. Its like having a wolf you cant get enough of. Nico is somewhat unconvinced. On the sixth day of the year, Mica was called into town by a phone call. It was Campoverde, Nicos assistant: Miss Mica, there is an audition for the third actress, are you free tomorrow?. Of course Mica was free, but hadnt Nico said before that she wouldnt be given resources until she was twenty-one? But Campoverde must have been referring to Mr. Nico. But Mica didnt want to ask the reason; it was good to earn money. Ill be back this afternoon and Im sure Ill go to the audition. Campoverde smiled, Thats good, good luck with Miss Micas audition. Campoverde hung up the phone and said to the man sitting in his work chair, Mr. Nico, Miss Mica will be back this afternoon. Nico scanned the itinerary; there was a dinner in the evening. Postpone dinner, its rather boring. Campoverde: it is. Is dinner boring or do you want to see Miss Mica? Mr. Nico is really insubstantial with that mouth. Mica had an early dinner at her grandmothers house and took the five oclock bus back to the city. When she arrived at the station, she was picked up by Pastora Apostol in a white Mercedes C200. Mica smiled as she climbed into the passenger seat, Sister is rich, from now on youll have a small car to rub along with. Didnt I learn my drivers license the summer before? My parents are afraid that I will be road kill after learning to drive all the time, so they bought me a small car, from now on Miss Micas road expenses, I will pay for it. Thats very kind of you, I ept it. Pastora Apostol started the car, Come on, what do you want to eat? Tonights on me. Mica raised her eyebrows, cleared her throat, sat up straight and said, Tonight it has to be my treat. You pick up money? Micas eyes sparkled with joy. Tomorrow I have an audition for a third female role, and if it goes well, I might get a part starting tomorrow. Thats great, a third actress right off the bat, if you didnt know better, youd think you had some kind of golden daddy. Well, he did evening. Pastora Apostol gave her a quizzical look, Youre not doing it with that silence, are you? Pastora, if I said yes, would you think that Before Mica could finish her sentence, Pastora Apostol immediately asked nosily, Who is he, have I heard of him, is he handsome, is he a thug, is he like in the novels, where he gives you tens of millions of dors when hes happy?Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Mica: Why is she so excited? Is it her best friend? During the hot pot, Mica told us everything, sooner orter she was going to find out, so it was better to confess first. I thought Pastora Apostol would get mad at her, but who knew . The first time I told her, I would have popped her champagne! Shes got the face, the money and the fucking body! Youve been blessed in three lifetimes! Mica took a sip of her soda and almost choked, .. Actually, my boss is pretty cheap. Pastora Apostol grabbed a skewer ofmb and viciously ripped it off, saying, Then treat him like a free duck piao! Not a bad deal by any stretch of the imagination! Shit, when do I get to sleep with a man who is so handsome and gives it for free?. Mica: Ahem ahem. Her best friend shes really good. Halfway through the hot pot, Pastora Apostol pped her thigh, Fuck, this guy looks familiar, is he a good friend of Solomon Olivo?. The truth is that Mica didnt know much about the entertainment industry, if she hadnt been in the movies, she would be practically disconnected from the scene. But Pastora Apostol is a gossip, and she went to journalism school at La Universidad Santa purely to prepare for her future as a paparazzo in the entertainment industry. And she was a fan of Salomon Olivo, whom she idolized, from his debut to his rise to fame. She has been following him for about five or six years. Mica doesnt follow the stars, but Pastora Apostol has been whispering about Solomon Olivo in her ears for so long that she has grown calluses. But Nico and Salomon Olivo are not good friends, she really doesnt know it. Pastora Apostol put down themb skewer in her hand, wiped her hands, hugged Micas waist and looked at her pitifully, Mica, Im usually good to you, arent I? Pretty good? Thats right, Im pretty good to you, can you do me a favor?. Mica had a bad feeling, What is it?. Pastora Apostol smiled, I dont have Solomon Olivos autograph so far, can you ask your gold master to get me an autograph of Solomon Olivo? Mica: I havent seen Nico for years. Pastora Apostols face dropped, You said you would be nice to people for life. She couldnt stand it. Mica got goosebumps, Okay, okay, Ill try my best. No, you have to do your best! Mica: Star girls are terrible. To make it up to Mica, Pastora Apostol treated her to a night of doll hunting and bumper car night at the yground. It was eleven-thirty at night when Pastora Apostol dropped her off. Mica was exhausted after a long day of running around, so after pressing her fingerprints on the door, she changed her shoes in the dark and ran to bed to lie down for a while. As a result, he fell down and pressed himself against a body. Nico: Do you want to murder me? Mica turned her head to look at him in surprise, Jenn, Mr. Nico, what are you doing here?. Mica was really surprised, who was here in someones bed in the middle of the night without turning on the lights and saying anything? And without saying hello beforehand. Well, this was her house, to be precise. Mica was about to get up when the man violently pulled her back, the womans soft body, against his hard chest. Nico caught her firmly in his arms and turned around, hisrge hands gripping her slender wrists to confine her beneath him, merely staring at her in the dim light. What took you so long toe back? It had been since three in the afternoon, and he had ended up waiting until this very moment, lying on the bed where he was sound asleep. Mica swallowed saliva, perhaps because he was too close, or because his voice was too deep and sexy when he spoke tonight, or because his cold presence had triggered her mood swings, and she was inexplicably a little upset. I went out to dinner with a friend. A dinner that went on past eleven oclock in the morning? What else did you do? asked Nico, as if to torture. Mica came clean: I yed with dolls and bumper cars. Nico frowned, Men? Mica shook her head, A woman, my best friend. When Nico heard this answer, the frown between his brows loosened a little and he lowered his head, then kissed Mica. The kiss was deep andmanding. Between lips and teeth, hisrge hand rested on the nape of her neck, gently biting her lips and asking, That bestie of yours doesnt know you have a golden master to serve, eh? She only just found out. Then she dragged you off to y until midnight anyway, the golden master is going to be pissed, you know. Mica said in her heart, He didnt say he wasing over tonight either, did he? But Nicos voice was maic and soft, he wasnt angry. Micas heart beat faster because of the kiss and his words, Will the owner be angry? A man, damned sexy and provocative. Nicos kiss, when it reached her neck, suddenly asked in a muffled voice, Hot power for dinner?. Micas brain momentarily went nk: How do you know?. Nico: I smelled the hot pot. Mica: So, are you still going to go ? Are you going to take a shower first? Mica was a mess. Chapter 1024: Hates betrayal Finally, Nicos stomach growled. He was hungry. Both their faces, in the dim light, flushed slightly. Mica was teasing him, while Nico felt a little embarrassed. It was strange that this was happening to him when he was waiting for a woman and he was still hungry. Micas dark and bright eyes looked at him, Mister Nico havent you had dinner?. Nico got out of bed and ordered, Im starving, make me dinner. Hell knows he had been starving from three oclock in the afternoon until after eleven oclock at night, how about that? Mica said Oh, went to turn on the light and asked, Ive been in town for a long time and theres nothing in the fridge, why dont we order takeout?. Nico has very discerning tastes and is not one to let himself be served, Lets eat out. Mica looked out the window, it was the middle of the night. But Kim wanted to go out to eat and couldnt refuse. Mica was about to say she would clean up before going out, but Nico had already dragged her to the door. Someone had even looked at her and said, Whos watching you at night? Except he would be watching her. Mica bit her lips, Arent I afraid of embarrassing Mr. Nico?. Nico: deh, still thinking about him. There were quite a few peopleing to Yipinju for a snack at this hour. Mica had eaten pottage in the evening, but she had consumed almost all the food from the bumper cars, so she couldnt help but eat a lot of the dainty snacks. When Nico saw how good her appetite was, he was curious, Is someone who wants to be an actress that rampant? The actresses she had met before were all bird eaters, ate sd with lettuce every day and didnt even eat rice, let alone sweets. Mica took a piece of sesame green bean cake in her hand and joked, Im getting fat and ugly, Mr. Nico feeds me. Nico looked at her with a yful smile, If you get fat and ugly, I dont want you. Mica put down the sesame green bean pie and sighed, Men are really all about looks. Women arent? Thats right, women are the same way, they find it nice to see a handsome man. When Nico saw that I wasnt really eating, he raised his eyebrows, Really? No. It was a bit of a sin to eat so many snacks at eleven in the morning, and she had an audition tomorrow. After a while, Nico picked up a shrimp dumpling and put it in his mouth, and Mica opened her mouth unconsciously. Mica opened her mouth unconsciously, but the mans slender arm bent and shoved the dumpling into her mouth. Mica: The mans smile was ungainly and wicked, extraordinarily charming. Mica suddenly realized that the mature man across the table was sometimes like a big boy who liked to y pranks. Mica leaned over the table and watched him eat. Finally, Nico was kind enough to pinch a piece of cloud cake between his long fingers and pass it to her mouth, but she didnt open her mouth for fear he would tease her. Nico stifled a smile and, with a more serious look on his face, looked at her and said, Im not teasing you. Mica straightened up and quickly opened her mouth to bite into the cloud cake in her hand, her hard teeth identally hitting his finger. It hurt a little. Mica covered her mouth and looked up to see Nicos dark, deep, starry gaze. She didnt see the light in it, it was too soft for words. Like affectionate. Does it hurt? Mica looked down at his hand. Nico didnt blush, It hurts quite a bit. Then I Before her words were out of her mouth, Nicos long fingers had cupped her chin and his thin lips rested on hers, soft and warm. The taste of cloud cake was sweet. Just in this small space, the person, the smell, the taste in front of her, was all him. After the kiss, Nicos deep dark eyes looked at her pink lips and said, But its also quite sweet. Quite painful, but also quite sweet. Mica realized, after the fact, that there were plenty of other diners around. Luckily, no one was paying much attention to them. After the snack, Nico dragged Mica to arge supermarket that remained open around the clock. Whats the point ofing here? Nico: Is there anything you can eat at home?. Mica muttered, I usually eat at school, I dont cook much, and if I buy it, it spoils when it expires. I want to eat. But Mr. Nico you have only been to my house two or three times in thest six months, you wont be able to eat if you buy this. blurted out Mica. After she said that, she realized it was more of a chestyint, like an unwanted child. Nico hooked his lips and stepped forward, in a voice not too loud and not too small, throwing out the words, If you buy it, youll go there often. But walking behind, she didnt listen. Nico didnt intend for her to hear either, he couldnt let her feel smug about having it in her hands, then she would be more and more reckless in the future. When they got to the supermarket, Mica pushed the cart, thinking there was nothing to buy, but Nico kept shoving things into it. Fresh fruit, vegetables, Ribs, a huge cart full of them. Mica looked at the cart and asked curiously, Mr. Nico, do you ask each of your mistresses to have a hot meal ready all the time waiting for your asional visit? That was pretty harsh. Nicos face instantly darkened, What are you talking about?. Okay, he was wrong, he shouldnt have asked. After a long moment, Nico spoke softly, Im not a nice guy, but Im not so nasty as to have the vice of having several women at the same time. Is it two or three? asked Mica shyly. Nico shot her a fierce look, I dont get entangled with two women at the same time. Ah, so now he had only one mistress, just her. Mica: I didnt think Mr. Nico was very clean. Nico: After a while, Nico grabbed her and warned her, Dont have an affair with another man while you are with me, I wont, if you do, I will kill you and your adulterous husband. Mica: I didnt expect her to be so principled. Nico saw that she didnt say anything and thought she didnt take him seriously, her face sank and her tone became unusually serious, she frowned and said, Mica, in my life what I hate the most is cheating and deceit, if you dare to do it, I have 10. 000 ways to make the rest of your life bad. Nicos eyes were cold to the core, frightening and terrifying. Mica: Nico looked rather annoyed. After saying this, he walked forward alone, leaving Micas back, and the two did notmunicate again. Nico remembered that when he was ten years old, his parents were on a business trip and said they wereing home to celebrate his birthday. But halfway down the road, there was an ident and his father, Ji Lanzhi, died in the ident, but his mother, Carlita Tardio, survived.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. The ident started when Carlita Tardio cheated on his wife and was discovered by the driver, and the two had an argument in the car. At the time, Savanna Amengual was only one year old and Carlita Tardio had cheated on her before giving birth to Savanna Amengual. After Girongis funeral, Valentin Amengual secretly took his one-year-old granddaughter, Savanna Amengual, for a DNA test, and it turned out that Savanna Amengual was indeed the granddaughter of the Amengual Group. Later, when Savanna Amengual grew up, Valentin Amengual told everyone to keep their mouths shut about Savanna Amengual, for fear it would affect her state of mind. As far as Savanna Amengual can remember, both her mother and father died in a simple car ident. Nico never mentioned to her that her mother had cheated on her. He did not want to destroy the image of Carlita Tardio as a loving mother in Savanna Amenguals mind. It was enough for him to bear the burden of such a sordid affair alone. Later, Nico learns that Carlita Tardio has married abroad the same man she cheated on him with. Nico is bitterly resentful. The woman who, after having her father killed, was able to continue living abroad with her adulterer. Because of this, he has no bottom in his life, but he cannot ept the deception and cheating, touch these two and die. Chapter 1025: Let Me Hold You for a While Shopping at the supermarket, Nico ended up separating from Mica. As Nico was having a tantrum and walking fast, Mica pushed the supermarket cart and was soon separated from him in the huge supermarket. Mica could not understand what he had said and how such a big man could be so angry. What a pretentious and twisted dog of a man. Mica wandered into the toy section and actually wandered aimlessly around the supermarket looking for Nico. But Nico was nowhere to be seen. The middle-aged shopper thought Mica wanted to buy toys: Do you want to buy a Barbie doll for your child? This one is on sale today, the toys are 500% off 2. 000. Mica looked at the exquisite and beautiful Barbie doll, something from the heart. But there are many things she didnt have as a child, and even if she can afford to have them when she grows up, tastes have changed. She was standing in the Barbie section when suddenly a chest came up behind her and a deep male voice whispered in her ear, Do you want this? Mica froze and then shook her head, Its quite expensive and Im not going to y with it if I buy it at home, Im not a three year old anymore. Mica pushed the cart and said, Come on, lets go to the checkout. She pushed the cart toward the checkout area. But when she got to the checkout area, Nico didnt follow her. She frowned and wanted to go back with him when, through the crowd, she saw a tall, slender figure appear from around the corner pushing a Barbie doll cart. It was like a light that opened up her new world. The grocery cart was full of Barbie sets, stacked in a small mountain. Mica stood there,pletely frozen, with only Nico and the Barbie doll cart in her eyes, as if everything around her had be nothing. Only he and the Barbie doll cart were the real thing. She will always remember the five hundred dor Barbie doll on the shelf when she was a little girl. Beltran Matamoros refused to buy it for her, saying it was expensive, but the next day Florence had a thousand dor Barbie doll to show off in front of her. At that moment, she thought, was she the one who didnt deserve it? Sour tears rolled inexplicably down her eyes. Until Nico pushed the cart of Barbies in front of her, still with the same tone and careless look, If you like her, buy her, you have your eyes fixed on her, and you still say you dont want her, women are all like that with their mouths Mica shouted. Suddenly she took a step forward and hugged Nico. She buried her face in his arms. Nico froze and was about to move to look at her when he heard the person in his arms say in a muffled voice, Dont look at me, let me hold you for a while. He was actually giving her orders. The hands Nico had raised finally fell slowly on the back of his shoulder, caressing him gently. Although he didnt know why he was crying, he had a vague feeling that that Barbie doll seemed to be hiding some untold story. Nico, tacitly, didnt bother to inquire into the matter. After leaving the supermarket and getting into the car, Mica sat down in the passenger seat and suddenly said, I I dont want to go home right now, okay? Nico raised his eyebrows, Do you want to go to a room with the teacher?. Mica: Just now, she thought he was pretty reliable, she was wrong. Nico scoffed, but he wasnt that much of a beast, Mica didnt say it, but she knew the best ce to take the car now. The Holy City river on a winter night, with the fishermens fires and the darkness of the river glowing with warm light. It was a beautiful night. Mica leaned over the river rail and blew in the wind for a while, her voice still a little muffled. Its a little creepy to buy so many Barbies and leave them at home. Nico looked sideways at her, Werent you moved to tears just now?. Mica: She hadnt, it wasnt her, he had misinterpreted it. But under Nicos sunken gaze, he admitted it again. Okay, it was her. Ill keep one, the rest, Ill donate them to the poor children in the mountains. It was a good idea.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Mica: Youre not going to empty the shelves of all the Barbies, are you?. Nico: Sort of, I havent looked hard enough. Mica: Mica pursed the corner of her lips, Why didnt you ask me why I just did that? Nico said quietly, looking out at the river in the depth of the night with his hands in his pockets, Everyone has a past. I was like that, out of ce. Nico had a slight smile in the corner of his eyes, a smile that always carried a touch of banditry, and his whole persona always carried a bit of unworldly gangsterism, unbearably powerful, at odds with the world around him, and when his gaze was cold, he always looked at people with a condescending look. He can cry, grow up. Mica: A persons instinct is to cry, to cry when they are touched, when they feel wronged. Nico hadnt seen her cry before, so he felt new. Mr. Nico, dont you like it when girls cry? Nico pondered for a moment, his eyes ncing sideways at her, No, I dont, its quite annoying. Then Im not going to cry in front of Mr. Nico anymore. But you cry, I like to watch. The man looked at the corner of her eyes and the ungainly wandering deepened, his smile brightened. Mica: What a gloating mentality. Nico approached her and leaned in slightly, leaning closer, the mans thin, calloused fingertips, brushed the faint tear marks on her face, unsure if he was joking or serious: Cry in front of me more often in the future, maybe Ill have a soft enough heart to not bother you so much. Mica was stunned: . The man had already turned around and was walking towards the car. Mica froze in ce, not following him. Nico didnt even look back, but threw out ament, Youre not leaving yet, you want to have a cold night, huh?. Mica followed him and got into the car. When we arrived at the River Party Road apartment and showered together, the cold wind outside drifted away and was reced by warmth growing everywhere. Micas body was cold and Nicos arms were warm, so much so that she wanted to cling to them tightly. Mica remembers that when she was sixteen she fell in love with a man named Dario Cepeda. She ran away with Dario Cepeda and they lived in a small, cold rented house with no heat, where Dario Cepeda would hold her and whisper in her ear with assurance that one day he would give her the world. But now Dario Cepeda has the world, and he has lost her. Mica thought at the time that men could not be trusted. Thats how it was with Beltran Matamoros and thats how it was with Dario Cepeda. They didnt love her, they only loved themselves. Nicos sporadic kisses, on her forehead, on the bridge of her nose, on her lips, brought her back to her thoughts. Mica looked at the overly handsome face before her and was slightly stunned. Nico bit her lip punitively, causing her to frown slightly in pain, How dare you walk around my bed. I was looking at Mr. Nico so handsome that I got lost in my thoughts. Lying without blushing, who taught you that. Mica childishly snuggled into his arms and rubbed her head against his. I learned it from Mr. Nico. Nico looked at her in amusement, When have I ever lied? The first time on La familia Matamoros, Mr. Nico told Florencia that he had dropped out of high school because of a fight, and the second time Mr. Nico said he didnt like strong coffee because he had bad kidneys. Nico pressed his forehead against hers, pressing, Dropping out of high school is a lie, but bad kidneys are real. Her final note rises, clearly flirtatious. Mica: Can a person with bad kidneysst more than an hour straight? Nico kissed her as he murmured hoarsely, With more practice its like that, I really dont me myself. He looked disastrous. Mica: I saw you bought a bunch of outfits. Nico replies, I wont let them collect dust here this time. Hell be back often. As if, already, hes starting to ache for tears. Nico, he was never a considerate man who cared about a womans tears, ever. Chapter 1026: Arrogant Dog Man Early the next morning at the breakfast table. Mica was about to audition for a scene on the set after breakfast, when she suddenly remembered what Pastora Apostol had asked her. Mr. Nico, do you know Salomon Olivo? Nicos hand, holding her knife and fork, paused slightly and looked at her mischievously, I didnt realize you were so ambitious for a girl, eating me and thinking about Solomon Olivo?N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. She really didnt know, and besides, she couldnt eat him! How dare I. Mica smiled. Nico: Not daring is having the heart of a thief. I dont have the heart either. Mica pulls a Salomon Olivo magazine out of her purse. My girlfriend Pastora Apostol loves Salomon Olivo and has been a fan for five or six years, Id like her to give me an autograph. Mica handed him the magazine. Nico took it, looking contemptuously at the man on the cover, Dressed like a man, I didnt know he was so attractive to women, is he more handsome than me?. Mica: Thats a damn forwarding question. Mica purses her lips into a polite but not ufortable smile and says nothing. Nico frowns slightly and looks up, his tone unkind as he asks, Asking you a question. Youre both quite handsome. Thats the right answer, isnt it? Nico growled coldly, Thats a pretty polite answer. Mica rubbed her neck and said innocently, Actually, I didnt even get a good look at that Olive Solomon, Mr. Nico. Nico handed her the magazine with a grimace. Mica took a good look at it and said, Ah, , it looks like. Pastora Apostol has a bad eye. Mica looked up and asked Nico, Mr. Nico, is this guy a good actor?. Micas eyes were sincere, she didnt look like she was lying, and Nico was embarrassed to embarrass his brother. The man pursed his lips and looked serious, Not bad, he won the Berlin Film Festival. Mica looked like she was hearing about this for the first time and nodded in admiration, No wonder, you have to be good at acting to win the Berlin one. Nico: Salomon fucking Olivo doesnt look that ugly? At least hes his brother. Mica hands the magazine back to Nico and winks: Mr. Nico, get me an autograph, my best friend loves you so much she once broke her leg at the airport trying to see you in a sea of people. Pastora Apostol sneezes: who is cursing me. Nico: Whats the name of this act?. Star-crossed. Nico: Its silly, Solomon Olivo is like that, he might as well chase me. Mica holds her chin with one hand and smiles vividly like a star: Im just going to chase Mr. Nico. Nico: Who the fuck can stand that? In the VIP booth at the bar. Nico walks in with a magazine and sees Salomon Olivo hitting the pool with a ck baseball cap. Nico walks over, throws the magazine on the pool table and sneers, Virtuoso, wearing a cap at night, who knows you. Salomon Olivo leans on his pool cue with one hand and picks up the magazine with the other: Isnt that me on the cover? I dont see it, we grew up with the same pants, you dont get married, so do you like me?. Nico gave her an expressionless look, I cant be bent for you, can I? You little fan girl, ask me the favor of asking for your autograph. Solomon Olivo didnt sign, he dropped his baseball bat and poured himself a ss of whiskey and took a sip, What little fan girl asks me for an autograph? Its rare to see such a big face. The smirk on Salomon Olivos lips was gossipy. Savanna Amengual. Salomon Olivo wagged his finger, No, Savanna would probably want Rabago Rns autograph more than mine. The corners of Nicos mouth twitched, didnt Savanna Amengual like that old Rabago Rn very much? Are you going to sign it? Salomon Olivo had a wicked grin on his face, I wont sign until you say so. Nico was a veteran and had no shame in admitting it, so he said without blushing, My wife, his best friend. Solomon Olivo scratched his ear, Wait, what is it, does your wife like me or does your wifes best friend like me? Or does your wife and her best friend like me at the same time?. Nice try. Nico rolled up the magazine and threw it hard into Solomon Olivos arms. Oh so does that mean your wife likes me? Nicos eyes twitched, Are you paranoid that shes blind and doesnt like you when Im such a human being? Solomon Olivo: But my 100 million Twitter followers say Im the best thing on earth. Nico: Its just that Im not a star. If I were a star, would you still have a job to do?. Solomon Olivo pulls out the grease pen next to him and with a big pen stroke, signs the magazine with a dragon fly signature and tosses it into Nicos hand. Tell your wife thank you for liking me and I hope she continues to support me and produce better work. Nico: 999? Heres a psycho. With his autograph in hand, Nico stands up. Salomon Olivo sees him leave and says, Why, you take the autograph and run away, youre a real brother. Does National Husband know that when a man goes out at night, his daughter-inw at home gets jealous? Mr. Solomon National Husband: Why are you really in love? Nico thin lips slightly hooked, just picked up a new, feel good, anyway you for fans do not fall in love with the good national husband will not understand. Call the fat and youre really gasping, what are you cheating, I have a $100 million wife, right? Nico echoed, Well, a hundred million wives, of which you cant sleep with one. Dude, Im worried about your big baby. Shit, this dog man is flourishingtely, what with all the environmentalist ptrap. Solomon Olivo waved him off, goodbye, Good luck breaking up anding back to my arms, oh big baby. Nico: Im going to throw up. Men who have been single too long really do have a brain fart. Mica had been auditioning for the film for half a day and had just arrived home for the night when she received a call from the assistant director informing her that she had passed the audition and would be ready to start shooting next month. Although she already knew that, because of Nico, the role was more or less inside her head, the look of astonishment on the directors face when she auditioned today was real, so it was a real joy to get the part. Mica sent a message to Pastora Apostol: Honey, I got the part of the third girl in Sobres nubes! Ill treat you to a meal at the bottom of the sea, unlimited meat! Pastora Apostol: La ~ my goddess is going to shine brightly ~ blinding you in the name of the moon ~ Mica put the cell phone away and entered the house with her fingerprint in a good mood. When she went to the mudroom to change clothes, she saw the pile of unboxed Barbie dolls that Nico had bought yesterday. Mica looked at the stack of Barbie dolls, smiled and asked Pastora Apostol, Do you want a Barbie? Pastora Apostol prettied up, Im a grown-up sister. If youre going to give me Barbies, you might as well give me a limited edition lipstick. Well, shell keep one and donate the rest to the mountain children. Mica contacted an organization that does charity work, ordered a courier service and sent all the Barbies. The courier had just picked up the Barbies when Nicos call came in. Hello, Mr. Nico? Nicos usual careless tone, I have the autograph for you, see when youe to pick it up. Mica, thinking there was no hurry, said, Bring it to me the next time Mr. Nicoes to River Feast Road. Nico frowned and sounded a little angry, Youre Mr. Gold and Im Mr. Gold and Ill bring you something? a big man, why so awkward? Mica didnt bother to beat around the bush for fear of upsetting his scales again. And what does Mr. Nico want?. Nico, there, scratched his temple ufortably with his long fingers, Come to Moon Lake now and pick him up, Savanna ising tonight and says she wants to eat your food. Oh, I dare say she was asked toe cook. Mica asks, So, are you paying to cook this time?. What a serious question. Wasnt it worth a trip to Moon Lake for a live person? Nico grunts coldly and tosses out, Depends on the mood. Then, on the phone, beep beep beep Nico hangs up. Mica: Chapter 1027: The old cow eats the young grass. Savanna Amengual had just finished school when she got a call from Nico. Brother, is it raining red in the sky today?. How can you talk? Savanna Amengual: Why else would you call me?. Nico coughed lightly and said, Im in front of your school. Savanna Amenguals watery eyes widened and her jaw dropped, Have you been kidnapped today, brother? Blink if youve been kidnapped. Savanna Amengual, the brotheres to pick you up and youre still poor with the brother? Nico continued on the phone as he scanned the crowd in front of the school, I see you,e closer. Savanna Amengual saw the blue Porsche in front of the school, it was so cool it was hard to miss. Savanna Amengual climbed into the passenger seat, put on her seatbelt and muttered, Brother, can youe to school in a more discreet car? Like Florence, for example. Nico started the car and said, I dont have a discreet car. Savanna Amengual: line party. Brother, why are you so kind to pick me up from school today?. Im your brother, whats so weird about me picking you up from school?. Savanna Amengual stuck her tongue out at him, Its weird. You usually act like a fake brother. The two siblings, disliked each other the whole time. When they arrived at the Moon Lake vi, Savanna Amengual said, Brother, why did you bring me to your vi, Grandpa is still waiting for me toe home for dinner. Nico got out of the car with his long legs and said, Werent you saying Micas lemon and chili chicken legs were good? Savanna Amengual smiled at the sound of Micas name, So Mica ising overter? Im in luck, can I ask Mica to make me another fried chickenter?. Savanna Amengual put her arm around Nicos arm and smiled yfully all the way home. Savanna Amengual chattered like a bird while Nico ignored her. Nico: Will you shut the fuck up? Oh. Savanna Amengual purses her little mouth. After a moment, she asked, Brother, shall we call Brother Rabago Rn toe and dine with us? Nico frowned, grabbed Savanna Amenguals pigtails and asked, Do you like Rabago Rn? Like I like him. Nico grabbed her by the whip more tightly and Savanna Amengual hastened to exin, Its just a sisters fondness for her brother! Nico released her, took a sip of ice water and said, You better not hit Rabago Rn. Why? asked Savanna Amengual, cocking her little face defiantly. Hes too old for you, and besides the most important thing for you right now is your exams. Savanna Amengual snorted, Brother, if I remember correctly, Brother Rabago Rn is a month older than yourdy! Youre an old man and you call someone else old! Nico almost choked on his ice water, why his little sister has such a good memory, but the old man was still an old man, If I say no, then no, or Ill tell grandpa about your first loves. And dont give me that Rabago Rn is not for you. Savanna Amengual had a sad face: You are too old, Mica is only neen years old, you are too old to let other old cows nibble the young grass. Nico: Savanna Amengual, what did you say? I didnt hear you,e here and say it. Nico gestured to her, his face a little grim. Savanna Amengual scurried away, who went to his side and gave him a tug on the ears, Brother, Im seventeen now, can you stop trying to pull my ears and hair to teach me a lesson all the time? Nico sucked a mouthful of ice water, gritted his teeth, stared at her and said, Fine. But Rabago Rn, you dont want to.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Why, is Rabago Rn some kind of Hignder I cant think of?. Nico was going to cut her off, Rabago Rn has someone in his heart and hes not going to like you. Savanna Amengual: Really? If its true, then he wins. Nico was back to being an adult: Savanna Amengual, you have a year before the exams and during that year, I want you to study hard and not think about all that nonsense. Savanna Amengual pouted, especially displeased, I heard from my grandfather that in high school you fought, smoked and stayed up all night in inte cafes, and youre still qualified to teach me? Nico shrugged, I could get into the Ivy League like that, could you?. Savanna Amengual: . Only the Ivy League is blind enough to take in scum like you. Nico: Actually its three days without a fight. Soon after, when Mica arrived at Moon Lake Vige, the two brothers were having a cold war. To be precise, it was Savanna Amengual who was having a cold war with Nico. Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Mica left the grocery bag in her hand and spoke, Savanna, I bought chicken ws and lemons, would you like some brine with me?. Savanna Amengual wrote Nicos name in her notebook, stabbed it with the tip of the pen and ignored the man. Nico walked over, scowled and pulled out his book, kicking Savanna Amengual with his foot, Go help, learn to cook. Savanna Amengual: Im not doing it. Nico threw the book on the table, Ill be damned if youre going to find a boyfriend with that. Savanna Amengual: Cant you stop being so fucking mean, can we still be siblings? Savanna Amengual reluctantly gets up from the carpet and heads to the kitchen while shooting Nico a sidelong nce. In the kitchen, Mica is cleaning and undoing the chicken ws. Savanna Amengual asks with a distressed face, Sister Mica, how can you put up with that temper of my brothers. Money motivation? Savanna Amengual: gimme-five. Savanna Amengual grabbed Micas hand, gave her a high-five, and spat, If I didnt care about his small living expenses, I wouldnt bother with him! Micaughed, seeing that Savanna Amengual was in a rebellious phase, and said, But to be fair, your brothers character isnt that bad. Not bad? He has a mouth like a snakes handwriting, so venomous, does he talk like that about his sister? Other brothers are strong spoilers of their sisters, their sisters are their brothers little babies, but hes good, hes always undermining me. Savanna Amengual pulls the little vegetables from herundry basket. Mica: He does the same to me, you can give it back to him. I cant hurt him. Mica: Chapter 1028: Mr. Nico is going to help me get revenge, huh? Mica made Thai lemon chicken feet and the fried chicken Savanna Amengual wanted, jump three vegetarian dishes and a soup. It looked quite filling and appetizing. As the meal was about to begin, a cab suddenly arrived at the entrance of the vi. A girl in a bean green dress got out of the car. Savanna Amenguals appetite was taken away in an instant: What is Florence doing here?. Savanna Amengual turned her head toward Nico and questioned, Brother, did you tell her toe? Nico wasnt sure how Florencia knew he lived in Lago de Luna, No. As soon as Florencia entered the house, she saw that Mica was there, What a coincidence, sister, are you here too?. Savanna Amengual grimaced with her little arms, Why are you in my brothers house?. Florencia looked at Nico with some shyness, Last time Mr. Nico agreed to go out with me, but Mr. Nico never came to see me, I thought Mr. Nico was too busy, so I asked Grandfather Amengual for Mr. Nicos address. I Im not bothering Mr. Nico, am I?. Savanna Amengual resisted the urge to blink at his posture and said coldly, Of course Im interrupting, we were just about to eat!. Florencia approached and said, I havent eaten either, may I join you?. Savanna Amengual: Nico leaned back in his chair, neither refusing nor agreeing, with a twinkle in his eye, clearly watching from the other side of the fence, oblivious to the situation. Mica was generous, Since youre here, lets sit down to eat together. Florencia immediately took Micas arm, as if she were a sisterly love, Sister, you are very kind. Mica kept her smile discreet, her red lips pressed to Florencias ear, and told her in a voice that only two people could hear, No need. Florence pulled out a chair and sat down next to Mica, Sister, you made all these dishes, howe I didnt know you were such a good cook before? Mica said quietly, Isnt that normal? While I was investigating how white buns could go down overnight, you were sitting at the big table eating dishes made by the cook. This was true, but Florencia didnt know how to take it, and justughed dryly, Are you purposely trying to sell yourself in front of Mr. Nico, sis? Were you that miserable when you were in La familia Matamoros? Dad and mom loved you. Mica smiled weakly and dismissed it. Savanna Amengual was stunned, unaware of Mica and Florencias rtionship, Sister Mica, are you and Florencia sisters? Florencia: Yes. Mica: No. Almost in unison. Mica curved her lips and exined lightly, My mother only had me as a daughter, and after my mothers death, my father remarried and brought in a strange woman and child, so ostensibly I have one more sister. Micas words, not too soft, not too salty, but Florences face was changing. Mica was still smiling coquettishly and turned her head to Florence, Am I right, sister? Savanna Amengual blurted, Ah, so Florencia is the daughter of a concubine? Florences face, red and ck, and her hands under the table, clenched into fists. She had note here to be humiliated by them!N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Florence forced a smile from the corner of her lips, Savanna, the Qing dynasty is dead, what concubines or not, its all free marriage now, the first wife passed away, does my father deserve to be a widower for the rest of his life? Mica picked up a piece of fried chicken and added it to her bowl, saying nonchntly, Yes, the Qing dynasty is dead, so its understandable to cheat ones own wife, right? Florence gritted her teeth, on the verge of breaking them. What did Mica mean, that she was the daughter of a mistress? Savanna Amengual emitted a long, meaningful oh as she made sense of the rtionship, much to Florencias embarrassment. Florencia was afraid that Savanna Amengual would speak out and tell her schoolmates that her mother was a mistress. Savanna Amengual is from a good family, she is pretty, she is well liked at school and has a lot of little brothers and sisters behind her. If Savanna Amengual said anything bad, word would spread through the whole ss and the whole ss would despise her. She couldnt let that happen. During the whole meal, Nico didnt say a word, as if whatever they were saying had nothing to do with him, immovable and powerful. When Mica got ready to clear the table after dinner, Nico went upstairs without looking back and ordered, Mica,e with me. It was as if the ss teacher called him into the office after a mistake at school. Savanna Amengual took the rag out of Micas hand, Mica, you have to go, my brother has a bad temper and hes going to get mad at you if you dont! Im going to clean the table. Florencia watched Mica and Nicos back as they walked upstairs, jealous, but unable to openly follow them. Florencia only asked Savanna Amengual as an aside: Savanna, do you think my sister really likes Mr. Nico?. Savanna Amengual cleared the table and said nonchntly, So what if she does, a man is single, a woman is single, isnt it normal that Micas sister likes my brother? But but Mr. Nico already has a girlfriend. Savanna Amengual looked deliberately into the air and next door, Who is it, why dont I know? Florencia coughed lightly, Grandfather Amengual said Mr. Nico and I should date first and then get engaged when I turn eighteen. Savanna Amengual, Oh, and you knew thats what my grandfather said. Florencia wondered, What does that mean? Savanna Amengual said to Florencia with a straight face, What my grandfather says, is only good for my grandfather himself, because what my grandfather says has nothing to do with my brother, and my brother never listens to my grandfather, especially when ites to finding a girlfriend. But Grandfather Amengual, after all, is an old man, and Mr. Nico is so filial, Im sure Florence has not finished speaking, Savanna Amengual broke the white bald hand to calcte, Lets see, a month ago, my brother even put my grandfather in the hospital, that eye you see my filial brother, my brother is the most deviant and most unsympathetic and wolfish person in the world. Nico: Who do you call heart of a wolf and lung of a dog? Florence was stunned andughed awkwardly, Savanna, what kind of sister talks about her brother like that. Im sure Mr. Nico didnt mean it, and besides, Mr. Nico himself promised to make me his girlfriend. Savanna Amengual didnt look at Florencia, she stared at the grease stain on the table and wiped it hard, and said Oh without any change of attitude. It was as if she didnt believe Florencia at all. Florencia took a deep breath, repressed her anger and said, Savanna, we are family now, I hope you wont take the side-eye, after all, I will be your sister-inw in a few years. Savanna Amengual stopped wiping her hands on the table and looked amused at Florencia: You want to be my sister-inw so much? You want to be my grandmother, my grandfathercks a wife. Savanna Amengual dont overdo it! Upstairs, inside the studio. Mica had just followed Nico into the studio when the man turned, wrapped hisrge arm around her waist and pushed her against the panel of the studio door. Micas back mmed against the door panel and her eyes were caught by Nicos deep, yful dark eyes. What? Nico stared at her, Staring at me like that?. Mica: She was the one who wanted to ask him what he was doing! What did Mr. Nico want me toe up here again for?. Nico looked back andmented critically, Tonights fried chicken, its salty. How was he going to bother tasting the food, if the bustle of the table didnt affect his appetite? Mica said, Next time Ill make it a little lighter. Nico looked at her, Is it true that in La familia Matamoros you used to eat scones from one day to the next?. That was when I was a kid. What the hell, Mr. Nico is going to help me get even. Nico grabbed her suddenly, lifted her high and pressed her more intimately against the door, the mans hot breath rolling in her ear, Lets see how you do. Micas heart missed half a beat. Chapter 1029: Will you miss me? Savanna Amengual ignored Florencia and ran into the living room to watch Variety. Florencia looked up at the closed studio and, feeling anxious, went to the kitchen, cut up a te of fruit and brought it upstairs. Knock, knock, knock. Florence knocked on the studio door, Mr. Nico, Ive cut fruit, would you like some?. Through a door, Nico buried himself in Micas neck andughed, Tell him, do I eat it or not. Mica: pervert. Micas face flushed for him, her hands were around his neck, but her gaze was straight and unnecessary, her lips were slightly hooked, The person at the door is your fiancee, is this considered cheating? Nicos thin lips curved slightly, Its more exciting. He really didnt feel embarrassed either. The womans red lips came close to his ear and murmured in a very provocative tone, So brother-inw, you have to step up your game or youll disappoint me. Nico cupped her chin with his long fingers, a smile hidden under his deep-set eyes, What did you just call me? Antiquity, isnt that what a brother-inw is? Nico looked down and pressed his thin lips against the womans, Is it exciting to make out with your brother-inw? Mica: is it good? Outside the door, Florencia knocks again, Mr. Nico, Im going to open the door for you ande in. Florencias hand, resting on the door handle. Inside the door, Mica wraps her arms around Nicos neck and lets him in, Your girlfriend ising in. Knock. Mica dly cooperates, Mmmm ~ Mr. Nico ~ youre bad ~ Bad? Nico decided to show her how bad he is. Florences whole face darkened as she heard the ambiguous voice. She stood in front of the studio door, carrying her fruit, and stood there for a moment, a little embarrassed. They do that a lot. Florence was so startled that she almost dropped the tray of fruit in her hand and turned to see Savanna Amengual, who was staring at her with her arms crossed. Why are you standing behind me and scaring me?. Savanna Amengual raised her eyebrows, You were obviously too focused on eavesdropping. Florence, furious and annoyed at being knocked out, blushed hotly and ran downstairs with her te of fruit over Savanna Amenguals shoulder, resentful and angry. Savanna Amengual looked at the study door and shook her head, Tch, my brother is such a beast. A monthter, Mica began shooting for her role as the third girl, a role so heavy that she took a long leave of absence from school. For fear of missing too many sses and failing final exams, Mica took many textbooks and materials with her to study during the shoot. The plot development and the abusive rtionship between the hero and heroine are almost all foreseen and nned by the third girl, who is very dark. The night before shooting, Mica sat on her bed reading the script, and when she was about to fall asleep, she grabbed her phone and just wanted to turn on the flight, she slipped into Facebook and sent a message to Nico: Mr. Nico, tomorrow Im going to the mountains to shoot a movie in Mr. Severo, then Ill be out of town for a month or so, take care! I love you. She sent this message because she was afraid Nico woulde to the Fiesta del Rio road looking for her and run away. With Nicos temper, he would definitely get mad if she ran away. So Mica calmed her down beforehand. Although, in thest month, Nico hadnt seen her two or three times, only once every half a month on average, and he didnt do anything else, he basically spent it in bed. When Nico received this Facebook message, he was still workingte at the office, having slept for days on a big development project. Campoverde had fallen asleep next to him and Nico kicked him awake. Campoverde wiped the roughness from the corner of his mouth and woke up a little, Mr. Nico, would you like to make coffee? No brewing. Im going out now, so go home to shower and get some sleep too, and let the old folks know about the ten a. m. meeting. Campoverde nodded, Okay, Mr. Nico where are you going, Ill take you. Nico tugged at his neck tie and said, No need. The man grabbed the car keys and left the office. Campoverde looked at the calendar on his desk and realized. Ah, he remembered, tomorrow was the day Miss Mica was to go to Mr. Severos mountains to shoot on the set of Above the Clouds. So Mr. Nico is running away to enjoy his young body in the middle of the night? The hard-working man, who has been workingte for days, has to go home to bed now. In the apartment on Fiesta del Rio Street. Mica read the script until 12:30, turned off the lights and went to bed, just as she fell asleep, she heard a door opening in a blur. Mica thought the house had been burrized. In the darkness, Mica picked up a ss vase and cautiously got out of bed. Mica hid in the corner of the wall, and when Nico approached, Mica grabbed the vase and smashed it over her head. Luckily, Nico was quick to notice and was good enough to choke her wrist, You want to murder the gold master, dont you?. Mica was surprised, Mr. Nico, howe its you? What do you mean its me, who else could it be?. She sounded like she was disappointed. Mica let out a dryugh and said apologetically, Its veryte, I didnt expect you toe. Mica put down the crystal vase in her hand, and Nico put an arm around her waist and pressed her against the wall, his voice low and muffled as he asked, Didnt you text me that you were going to the set tomorrow to shoot a scene? Yes, I probably wont see Mr. Nico for another month. Mica looks sad. Nico: You look happy?. Mica denies the trifecta, Im not. Nico growls arrogantly and kisses her, but forgets he still has his sses on the bridge of his nose and bumps into Mica. Micaughs, Mr. Nico, you hit me with the sses. Nico indicated, Take them off and kiss me.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. The tone was unmistakable. The great man. Mica: Mica reaches up to take the silver-rimmed sses off the bridge of his nose, stands on tiptoe, wraps her arms around his neck and kisses him. Nico lifts her up. The two lean against the wall in an uncontroble kiss. Mica reaches up and touches his high, hard nose. Nico has a ridge on the bridge of her nose, a ridge of bone not normally found on the bridge of a persons nose, which makes her look ascetic and haughty, very aristocratic. Amid the tangle, Nicos voice was low and maic when he asked her, Enjoying touching the bridge of my nose? I just didnt expect Mr. Nico to be nearsighted. Ive been up to partely, Im not a nerd, how can I be nearsighted. Nico frowned slightly, without much patience, as he exined himself. Micas back, touched themp ignition, and with a click, the living room light came on. Mica looked at Nico and handed him back the sses in her hand, guffawing, Looks like Mr. Nico looks better in sses. The Svengali kind. Normally people look civilized with sses, but Nico was so full of bandits that he looked a little more sinister with a pair of silver-rimmed sses. Nico forgot to take his sses off when he left the house, but he usually never wears them. Nico set Mica down and said, Im starving, fix something to eat. Mica opened the refrigerator door and there was bok choy and small eggs, and a tube of yang chun noodles. Bok choy and egg noodles? Mica asked him, Nico had gone to the couch in the living room and was leaning there with his eyes closed. He hadnt taken his sses off the bridge of his nose, the three buttons at the top of his shirt cor were unbuttoned and his ck tie hung loosely around his neck, somewhat disheveled but looking lusty. It was the first time Mica had seen him so tired. He didnt ask her again, he just quietly boiled water and cooked noodles. After making the noodles with vegetables and eggs, Mica served them to him. Thinking Nico was asleep, she didnt call him. She turned to grab a nket to cover him, but Nico grabbed her hand and Mica was pulled into his arms. The mans clear gaze burned into her behind his sses, Will you miss me? Mica froze, not realizing that he was suddenly asking her that question. However, the seriousness under Nicos eyes was a sh, and the next second it turned to cynicism, I mean, going to the deep Mr. Severo for over a month to shoot a movie, will you miss a man? Micha: And if you do no messing with the male actors in the crew under the pretext of filming for me. Mica stared at him and said, I wont. Nico received her reply, his thin lips slightly hooked, he released her and grabbed the green vegetables and egg noodles on the table to eat. Nico ate well, but quickly, and before long the bowl of noodles was at the bottom. Nico went to take a shower and when he came out, Mica cleaned herself up and asked him bluntly, Shall we do it tonight?. Nico stared at her for a long moment, his eyebrows finally taking on a slightly piqued look, Im exhausted. And then, with that sickening grin on his face, the man turned and headed for the bedroom. Mica stood, blushing profusely. She was just asking a casual question, how did she make it look like she was so . horny? Mica entered the bedroom and was dragged onto the bed and hugged from behind by Nico. Nicos chin was resting on her shoulder, so Mica couldnt see his face. Before falling asleep, Nico whispered a fierce warning in her ear, Dont think youre giving me a kissing scene when you go Deep Mr. Severo and youre not right under my nose. He seemed to mind that about the kissing scene with his wife. Mica turned in his arms to look at him and said, I read the script and there doesnt seem to be a single kissing scene from me. Nico opened his eyes and looked at her coldly, Do you look like youre disappointed?. No just thought it was strange that there were some parts that should have kissing scenes. Nicos eyes sank even deeper, Mica. Suddenly, if anything, he called her by her first name. Micas heart stuttered, I just wanted to question it reasonably, not that I wanted to do a kissing scene. Besides, who likes doing kissing scenes, she doesnt like them anyway, and its actually quite awkward to do a kissing scene with a strange male actor under the gaze of countless cameras and staff. Besides, kissing scenes were prone to ng, and it often took more than a dozen takes to get through them, and her mouth was almost smothered with kisses. Nico looked at her coldly and said no more. After a while, he seemed toozy to talk to her, turned his back on her and went to sleep. Mica leaned her arm back and looked at him cautiously, Mr. Nico? Nico: Im just sleepy. The womans slender arms wrapped around his waist from behind and brushed her face against his broad back, saying softly, Mr. Nico, if Im missing a man on the mountain Mr. Severo, will youe and get me? Nicos thin lips hooked into a deep curve and he let Mica embrace him like that and fall asleep. Chapter 1030: Going to the deep mountains Mr. Severo filming. The next morning, Mica got up early and made breakfast. When she got ready to leave, Nico was still sleeping. Mica leaned over the bedroom door frame and said quietly, Mr. Nico, I have made breakfast and put it on the fire, remember to eat it when you get upter. I have to go now. Nico heard her, but did not answer. Mica took out the suitcase and left the house. Nico heard the sound of the suitcase wheels rolling, the sound of the door closing. And then he picked up the phone and called Campoverde. Mr. Nico, what is it? Send an agent to Mica, have her meet directly on the set. Okay, Mr. Nico. When Mica arrived at the team hotel, it didnt take long for someone to knock on the door. Mica is it? Mica nodded, Yes, youreing to call me for a scene? The person on the other end was a slightly plump woman in her thirties, benevolent looking and inly dressed, smiling, Hello, myst name is Zorri, my name is Celesta Zorri, as of today, Im your agent, you can call me Celesta. Mica froze, she didnt expect to have an agent all of a sudden, Celesta Celesta Zorri saw Micas confusion and said, These are Mr. Nicos orders, as of today, I will sift through all your contracts and arrange resources for you, and Celesta looked at Mica with a long, scrutinizing gaze and continued, I believe in Mr. Nicos vision, and the people Mr. Nico sees must have great potential. In the circle, having a rtionship with someone like Nico is not a scandal, but an opportunity to get close to a big mountain, and with the favor of this mountain and not bad grades, it is not a day dream to move up the circle.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Mica let out an unabashedugh, Thank you Celesta. Well, you rest and rx, production officially starts tomorrow, cheers. After Celesta left, Mica looked at her phone, Pastora Apostol had sent her many messages. Linda Pastora Apostol: Mica, did you get into the cast of Sobres nubes?. Ah!!! My god is the main character of this drama! Have you seen him! Isnt he especially handsome! Especially manly! Ah! I cant! I want to go see Mr. Severo to meet my man right now! Ah! Mica, can Ie and see you? Micaughed into her phone, this guy wasing to see her or Salomon Olivo! Shit no, Salomon Olivo is the male lead of the show? Mica was quick to ask, The male lead of Top of the Clouds is Salomon Olivo? Cutie Pastora Apostol: Youre at least a third woman you dont even know that the male lead is Solomon Olivo? Mica: She actually only read the script, not the cast list. Cutie Pastora Apostol: Its like youre not in the entertainment industry. Seems like she really needs to brush up on the credentials of those entertainment industry stars, otherwise, its no good offending the big Buddha if the other party doesnt know what kind of curiosity. Mica: By the way, Nico got me an agent, Celesta Zorri, do you know her, what is this agents temperament? Cutie Pastora Apostol: Shit!!! Mica: Whats up? Pastora Apostol: Celesta Zorri is an agent who has taken on some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, two years ago she did a top actress named Estefani Esquilin, you know Estefani Esquilin, the one we were chasing together before, the big one disguised as a woman. Do you know Estefani Esquilin? Ah, the heroine of The Legend of Qin Le. Pastora Apostol added: Nico has spent a lot of money, now youre a little 18 actress, and you have an agent with such a big name. This Celesta Zorri is a star! Shes a hit! Maybe shell be the next Estefani Esquilin!. Mica asked Pastora Apostol to tell her more about celebrities and actors in the entertainment industry, and she did so for the rest of the evening, with Pastora Apostol ying gossip radar. Mica witnessed one gory scene after another as Pastora Apostol gossiped about the entertainment industry, deleted scenes, wrote articles, brought money to the group, trashed positions, wrote articles, and dished on acting skills. Pastora Apostol: Mica, if you be famous and be friends with my god, you have to introduce me to him!. Mica: What? Sister, theres something I have to tell you, if I be friends with Solomon Olivo, whats your problem? Pastor Apostol: Dont you dare steal my man! Im sending a screenshot of the chat right now to Nico so hell notice the adultery! Mica: Sis, do you have Mr. Nicos contact details?. Pastor ApostolORZ: A bitter life needs no exnation. After a while, Mica sent a direct message to Pastora Apostol with a location. Pastora Apostol sent a series of aaaaaaaa emojis, jumping up and down with excitement, Aaaaaaaaaaaaah Mica Ille see you tomorrow! Ill bring you a nice meal! Ive asked my counselor for three days off! I dont think I cant duck with Salomon Olivo on the set!. Mica: With the star girls you cant y games. Pastora Apostol went to the set, stayed in Micas room for three days, ate noodles and boxed lunches for three days, but there was no sign of Salomon Olivo, and finally ran back to town on the third night. But on the morning of the fourth day, just after Mica finished filming, there was amotion on the set. -Salomon Olivo had walked onto the set. Salomon Olivo was three dayste due to his schedule and the shooting of somemercials. Mica saw a tall white man wearing a white baseball cap, a ck mask and a long ck trench coat. All eyes on the set are on Solomon Olivo, and Mica is not surprised. The assistant director approaches with the script and tells Mica, Mr. Salomon is here. After he puts on his makeup and changes, were going to shoot the scene where you and Mr. Solomon meet for the first time, have you read all the lines?. Mica nodded, Yes, Im ready to start. Good, okay, Mr. Solomon has a powerful presence and its your first time in front of him, so dont be too nervous or you wont do well. Mica did as she was told, and while waiting for Salomon Olivo to put on his makeup, she read the script several times, memorizing her lines so she wouldnt forget them when she had to face Salomon Olivoter on. When Arenes finished her scene, she saw Mica in a corner, wrapped in her coat and reading the script, and asked, Youre going to do a scene with Salomon Olivoter, arent you? Yes, its the first time Ive seen him and Im afraid Ill forget the words. Mica said sincerely. Arenes looked at her a little quizzically, Can I ask you a personal question?. The first time you meet someone, you usually ask a question like that, and the next question you ask is usually not a good one. But Mica didnt mind, Ask away. Arenes was a little taken aback by Micas dry attitude, thinking, thats a great curry, I hadnt even met this Mica, I wonder what entertainmentpany she would be from, so ignorant of the rules. Arenes asked coolly, I havent seen you before, what entertainmentpany are you from that you can y the third female role directly?. In this drama, the number three female is the biggest boss and the biggest promoter of the whole drama, and her role is almost the same as Arenes number two female. Arenes had been in the entertainment industry for four or five years, and only after a small-budget drama did she get the second female role in this big production. Mica graciously replied, Im an artist from the Amengual Group, Im new to film, so its true that Ive never acted. But acting, I also take it seriously. Turns out he is a film student in process, still a student. Amengual Films Group Arenes sarcastically scoffed, Honestly, this role was given to you by Mr. Nico, wasnt it?. Mica continued reciting her lines, with no intention of paying any more attention to him. When Arenes saw that Mica was ignoring her, she gritted her teeth and became indignant, Those predators only look at you as students and enjoy your young bodies, its normal for them to give you a role or two. Mica continued to pay no attention. When Salomon Olivo arrived from the dressing room with his makeup set, the assistant director called Mica: Mica,e to shoot!. Mica put down the script, took off her coat and headed to the set. Salomon Olivo was dressed in white, with his long hair tied back, and his eyebrows and eyes. Mica was not nervous at all, after all, she was in front of the youngest Berlin film star in history. It was a privilege for her to be in front of him. However, Solomon Olivo had the delicacy to see her nervousness and told her: Be confident, otherwise you wont do well. Chapter 1031: Mr. Nico Goes Crazy online Mica was a neer, but she had grown up with a good mental state, so when confronted with a powerful and maic bully like Salomon Olivo, she managed to suppress her stage fright and nervousness. This scene is the third actress first contact with the lead actor at an immortal banquet, with only two or three lines of dialogue and full eye contact. ording to the script, the actress falls in love with the hero at first sight, and her eyes should show her admiration and delight. In front of an actor of Salomon Olivos caliber, Mica herself feels awe and admiration, so, with a little acting skill, she is easy to y. Only the part after the party where the third woman takes the initiative to flirt with the actress has quite a few lines of dialogue with the male lead. Mica knew how to calm the maic field when she fixed her eyes on Salomon Olivo and finished the scene smoothly. The director was satisfied: Cut!. Mica came back to herself and was relieved that she had not forgotten her words from earlier. The director congratted her, Mica is good, your first scene with Solomon went very well, I was worried that you were a newbie and would have to do a lot of GN in your next person ckout. Mica replied with a smile, Ill try my best. Good, try your best! The director likes a humble rookie like Mica, because some rookies are very arrogant and dont do their job properly, just because they have their own sponsors and are in the group with capital. No wonder Mr. Nico is so attentive to Mica, since she has Mr. Nicos back and is still able to learn. As Mica finished shooting the scene and sat down to rest, Nicos call came in. Mica wanted to press the button and not answer, as it was not a good idea to talk on the phone on set. But she was afraid of getting angry with him, so she answered. The name shing on the phone screen caught Salomon Olivos attention. As soon as he picked up the phone, Nico asked him, How was it, did Mr. Severo have fun in the deep mountains?. Mica: Fun my ass. Mr. Nico, Im not here to have fun, Im here to work. Nico had the phone to his ear with one hand, one hand copied in the pocket of his suit pants, pacing nonchntly back and forth in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling windows of his office, his voicezy and idle, Deh, serving me is not work, filming is work. Mica: Why does this man always twist the meaning of his words? Mica always felt that someone was listening to her calls, so she was quick to say, Mr. Nico, can I call you at the end of the night? Im shooting on the set and its a bit saturated. What, are you afraid people will know Im your gold master?. The man frowned slightly, his voice uncharacteristically unpleasant, his tone of voice as cynical and ungainly as ever. Mica said dryly, Of course not, I just dont want them to find out Im talking to you ande and rob you. mister Nico dont you know youre popr? Nico raised an eyebrow and his thin lips curved, No. Surely all the actresses on our set want to be adopted by you. Nico narrowed his eyes and smiled wickedly, That wont work, Im too picky. Next to him, Solomon Olivo, a hint of mischief shone in his eyes. This was the new girl Gee was talking about, right? Its a joke that the male lead in a rtionship has to y and carry a sedan chair for a third woman. He can carry the sedan chair, he doesnt mind anyway, but what about the refusal of to allow kissing scenes? Solomon Olivo looked at the script in his hand and, amused, stepped aside and sat down next to Mica. As soon as Salomon Olivo sat down, Mica unconsciously looked up and politely gave up her seat to him. Solomon Olivo saw her reaction and smiled warmly, No, no, I just wanted to discuss the plot with you. Mica sits back down and looks at him doubtfully: is this actor really serious? Discussing the plot with her, a neer from the 18th row? Is he crazy? Solomon Olivo saw how ufortable she was and told her, Dont be nervous, we will talk normally, actorsmunicate with each other, they help each other, and you can ask me if there is something you dont understand. Mica had an idea in her mind: this movie star seemed to be on a pedestal, but in reality he was very easy and friendly, and quite affectionate. Thank you, Mr. Solomon. Solomon Olivo frowned at the word seniors, Huh? Im not old enough to be called senior, it makes me sound like Im 50 or 60. Salomon? He sounds too familiar. Mica keeps calling him senior as a sign of respect, and Salomon Olivo pays no mind, pointing to a part of the script in which he says: Ive read the original novel, and theres a part where the third woman sneakily kisses the male protagonist when hes wounded and unconscious. But its not in the script, and in this paragraph it doesnt seem that the female number threes obsession with the heros madness is shown to be biting, do you think? Solomon Olivo was a serious bbermouth. Mica held her chin with one hand, unconsciously frowning slightly as she thought, and looked at the episode Solomon Olivo was pointing out with some suspicion. Ive read the original novel, too, but howe I dont remember this paragraph? Solomon Olivo: You must have been reading too fast to realize it. Mica smiled faintly, Maybe, I always read it at night before going to bed, so I probably didnt read it clearly enough with my sleepiness. Yeah, thats the part I think if it has to be better, add an uncontroble stolen kiss scene, what do you think? Solomon Olivos question What do you think? froze Mica in her tracks. Mica smiled slyly and said, Ill do whatever the director wants. She was a neer and had no right to tell the director how to shoot the scene and how to aggravate the situation. Besides, didnt she think it would be a big deal for the third woman to kiss the male lead in this role? After all, she was not ying the female lead either. Salomon Olivo was blunt: No, no, no, no, the atmosphere and the feeling are not good at all, I think we can ask the scriptwriter and the director to change it. Mica: The great actors do have a say. Salomon Olivo took the script and addressed the scriptwriter and director. Mica sits here, watching, and notices that the director and scriptwriter actually seem to approve, nodding their heads several times and agreeing with him. Solomon Olivo returns with the script with a spring in his step and says, The director agreed and said well shoot this tomorrow, soe back tonight and remember to prepare your emotions and get a good feel for the episode. Mica: Good, good. That night, Nico received a Facebook from Celesta Zorri. Celesta Zorri sent him several photos. Celesta Zorri: Mr. Nico, Mica and Salomon parcel chatted quite well, today Mica got into the role quite fast when ying against Salomon, with Salomons coaching and leadership, I think Mica will do well. Nicos long slender fingers click on one of the photos and erge it. Mica and Salomon Olivo were sitting together, so close that their knees were almost next to each others, and both had smiles on their faces, making them look like a couple. Damn it, Solomon Olivo, the shameless old man was trying to get to him! Nico tapped on Salomon Olivos Facebook page with a ck face, Olivo, what are you doing?. Salomon Olivo quickly and innocently replied, Im not doing anything, Im in Micas room talking to her about the script. What the fuck! What script in the middle of the night, a glow-in-the-dark script? Nico gritted his teeth and tensed his jaw: Do you want me to chop you up?. Solomon Olivo: He should be the one publishing apostrophes right now! Fuck! What a brother! Nico sent a direct message, I told you to go to the movies to bring a hand chair, not to go to Mr. Severo in the sierra to pick up my wife!. Salomon Olivo hit y right away, the speaker guy. So Nicos grumpy, hostile voice came out of the phone N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. The corners of Micas eyes twitched: Solomon Olivo smiled slightly, Sorry, my big brother is a bit moody, didnt he scare you? Mica: Was he just grumpy? Why did he feel like the man inside him was about to butcher someone? Micaughed dryly, Well, Mr. Solomon, your older brothers voice rings a bell. Mica wanted to make sure it was Nico. Solomon Olivo yed dumb, Ah, an older brother that sounds familiar to a lot of people, are we going to keep discussing the script? Mica looked at the time, it was half past nine and it would be bad if Solomon Olivo was filming in his room at this hour, Mr. Solomon, Im almost done with the character and the script, so I think we should stop here for today, itste. Salomon Olivo didnt insist, he didnt want to be on the evening news saying he was talking to an actress at the hotel about the glow-in-the-dark script. Ill be back then, good night. Mica waved him off, Good night. When Salomon Olivo left, Mica went to remove her makeup and take a shower, and after she washed up, it was already past ten oclock. Mica feared that Nico was already asleep, so she sent Nico a Facebook message, Mr. Nico, are you asleep, do you want to call back?. Shortly after, Nico told her, Turn on the video. A harsh and blunt order. Mica made a video call to Nico, who was still wearing his shirt and pants and obviously had not yet cleaned up. Nico, on the other end, looked at Mica several times. Mr. Nico, what are you looking at? Nico grunted inexpressively, Nothing, just checking for stray dogs. Mica didnt answer for a moment and said amused, There are no dogs here, deep in Senor Severos bush. There are no dogs, there may be wolves, sleep at night and lock the doors. Mica: Chapter 1032: First kiss on screen After the video call with Nico, Mica sent a message to Pastora Apostol. Salomon Olivo came to the set today to shoot a scene and I got to shoot a scene in front of him. Pastora Apostol got very cute: The storm is crying! Ahhhhhhh! Why God is doing this to me! I havent squatted him for three days, and hees as soon as I leave! Hes human! Micaughed at her excitement and reassured her, Youll get another chanceter. Pastor Apostol: No! Did you say youre going to make a scene with him? Yes, there may be a kissing scene tomorrow. Pastora Apostol: Holy cow, youre going to kiss my man! Ah! Im supposed to be happy or sad!. Mica: I would love for you to do the kissing scene with him instead of me if I could, but unfortunately you dont know how to act, beautiful. Pastora Apostol: Pissed off, pissed off. Mica, after making peoples skin crawl, threw a casual: Good night, cutie. Pastora Apostol: Intimidation! Ha ha! Three minutes of friendship! No! Five minutes! By this side, Solomon Olivo strutted out of Micas room, went back to his room, looked at the Facebook dialogue with Kees old dog on his phone and couldnt resist sending another one. Solomon Olivo: Oh yeah, were brothers at least, let me remind you that Im doing a kissing scene with Mica tomorrow, hope you dont mind Nico almost broke his phone when he got the message and exploded into a foul mouth. Fuck, fucking Salomon Olivo is essentially a bitch? Salomon Olivo continued on the other end of the phone, Dude, your wife is an actress anyway, and sooner orter shes going to give up her first on-screen kiss, so its better to give it to a brother. Through the screen of his cell phone, Nico could imagine the smug and arrogant face of Salomon Olivo. Nico: Believe it or not, if you were in front of me right now, I would have shot you. Salomon Olivo, who was not afraid, said, Yes, but Im not in front of Mr. Nico, am I? Get out. Solomon Olivo: Its not funny, a little teasing and you get really pissed off, its really a stic brotherhood. Salomon Olivo took a shower andyzily on his bed to y with his phone for a while. He logged on to Twitter and when he did, there were hundreds of thousands ofments on Twitter and millions of likes, all in red. There were also many messages from @him. Salomon Olivo couldnt read them all himself, and artists dont usually scroll through their Twitter feeds, unless its a coincidence that theyre tweeting and their fans are sendingments, in which case theyre easily visible. At the time, Salomon Olivo was about to log out of his ount when he received an @ message. The other persons nickname: El Maestro Tarde is a big rice worm. I follow you and love you since you started, you are my role model and my motivation to study! I have my exams in a month, can you wish me to do well in them, give me the flip, flip me! @SalomonOlivo Salomon Olivo raises his eyebrows: deh, do high school girls nowadays call each other their husbands? Salomon Olivo replies, Good luck on the exam. You dont call him husband, so go study and stop ying with Twitter. Pastora Apostol, who had been up all night in bed, received this response from Salomon Olivo, who broke the bed in the house and woke up her parents, who were sleeping next door. Pastora, what are you doing out of bed at night? Pastora Apostols mothers voice was at the door. Pastora Apostol immediately settled into bed, pulling the covers over herself, Oh, Mom, Im going back to sleep now! Go to sleep and stop it, its after one oclock in the morning. In the bedroom, Pastora Apostol was holding her phone, how was she going to sleep after reading this response? Herment section on this Twitter feed was bombarded by Salomon Olivos fans. Thank you sister is so lucky! Boss look at me look at me look at me. Me too exams me too exams! Husband freaks me out! Its a koi, right! Flipped by the Great White at 1:00 at night . My real name is Lemon. Solomon Olive is the devil right, rushing little kids to study hahahahahahahahaha. What happened to not letting little fans call their husbands hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha? Dog head. Salomon Olivo told his fans to stop ying Twitter and you women keep ying because you want to go off the grid? They want Chai. Soon, Pastora Apostols tweet surpassed 10 thousandments and Salomon Olivosment was entrenched at number one of the hotments, with hundreds of thousands of likes, more than she had on this tweet. Pastora Apostol hides under the covers, happy to have lied to Salomon Olivo. Hahahahahahahahahahahaha she was probably the first fan to trick Salomon Olivo into flipping her, and she did it sessfully. Pastora Apostol touched Salomon Olivos gorgeous photo and sighed contentedly, Man, I didnt mean to trick you, who made you not flip in thement section, Im going to Pastora Apostol could have run off to retake this years exams so that Salomon Olivo would have luck with the exams. Pastora Apostol poked Solomon Olivos perfect face in the photo, hugging her phone and thinking of the future, Solomon Olivo, when I graduate and be a paparazzo, Ill let you see me every day. This dream is a big dream. Mica was tired after a long day of shooting and fell fast asleep in her hotel bed. But tonight, she had a night of dreams. The next morning, she woke up in shock. In the dream, she and Salomon Olivo were seriously shooting a kissing scene on set, and just after finishing the kissing scene, they saw Nico outside the set, with a machete in his hand and ring at them menacingly. Nico cut them into pieces and threw them in the desert The scene was too bloody. Mica hit her head dizzy, what the hell kind of dream is this. After getting cleaned up, it was only six in the morning, still early, and Mica took the time to check Twitter hotspots almost every day to learn more about the entertainment industry. When she clicked on Twitter, she saw that Salomon Olivo had been trending. The caption read, Salomon Olivo wont let his fans call him husband. The corners of Micas mouth twitched. Mica clicked to kindly see what was going on. As a result, Mica saw a very familiar Twitter ount. Master Late is a big rice worm? Wasnt that Pastora Apostols Twitter ount? When she looked at the content, Mica almost choked. Mica sent a Facebook message to Pastora Apostol: I heard you have exams in June, have you studied enough, girl?. Pastora Apostol: I can do another exam for my child! Hmph! Mica really didnt expect Pastora Apostol to wake up so early for a bum, Why are you up so early today? Pastora Apostol: I was excited to be up all night. Mica: Its a werewolf. Mica saw that the air was good in deep Mr. Severo, so she grabbed the script and went outside to get some exercise while she worked on the script some more.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Arenes, the second female, had also gotten up early and came up to her and said with a nonchnt grunt, Youre working hard, getting up early to read the script, do you want the director to see it? Mica, who had just started, didnt want to offend anyone, so she smiled politely and said, I just wanted to memorize a few more lines and work out the plot, so I wouldnt have to read the numbers when there were too many lines. Arenes had a costume movie in which she read the numbers during some episodes because the lines were too studied, and the whole Inte made fun of her for a long time after discerning viewers found out. In reality, Mica didnt find out, but it just annoyed her in a twisted way. Arenes face turned red with anger and embarrassment, Mica, do you have the right to lecture me even though youre a bloated 18-stringer? Arenes pped Mica across the face. Chapter 1033: Here it Comes Mica wasnt prepared, she didnt expect Arenes to suddenly snap at her for thatment. Arenes said hatefully, Mica, Im warning you, keep your posture low in this circle, or there will be a lot of people who will make you suffer! Id like to see who dares to make my people eat their words. A cool,zy, beautiful male voice approached. Mica and Arenes look on at the same time. Attired in a ck shirt and cool, straight gray and silver pants, Nico stands in the shadows with a long, jade body, his aura osciting between cool and formal and decadent and bandit-like. He is a sight line for all. Mica wondered in her mind why he was here. However, Arenes was astonished, Mr. Nico Nico was standing in the shade with a hand in his pocket, not bothering to approach, it was surprisingly hot even in this deep mountain shit Mr. Severo, but he greeted Mica, Mica,e here. The tone of his voice was fuzzy, but with an unmistakable majesty. Mica obediently walked towards him, approached him and asked with a smile, What brings you here?. Visiting sses, what, hiding someone behind my back? Nico grabbed her by the wrist and yanked her to her feet. Arenes looked past the two men, who were intimate to the point of looking like lovers. This Mica seemed to be Nicos new favorite, she just reached out and pped Micas hand, Nico must have seen it all. Arenes summoned up his bad panic and hurried over to him, after all he is an actor, his handling of expression and face is still top notch. Arenes smiled wryly and said kindly, How did Mr. Nico find time to visit the set?. But Nico hates vain women, and when he sees them too often, he tires of them. Nico looked at Micas slightly flushed cheek beside him, her dark eyes were cold as she asked Mica, Did he just punch you in the face? Arenes spoke anxiously, Mr. Nico, we were just joking Before Arenes could say anything, Nico gave her a cold look, Did I ask you?. Arenes bit his lip and stood for a moment in fear, looking at Mica for help. Mica smiled slightly, took Nicos arm and said, We were doing a pping scene, and I asked Senpai Joe to do it for a realistic effect. Arenes froze, her eyes filled with disbelief, was Mica really speaking for her? Nico grunted slightly and, seeing that Mica wasnt buying it, copied his pocket with one hand, pulled his arm away and turned back towards the crew hotel. Mica rushed after her, Mr. Nico, what brings you here all of a sudden?. Mica grabbed his hand and was thrown by Nico, who frowned slightly, feigning impatience, There are many journalists in front of the crew hotel, you want me to be photographed, dont you?. Hearing this, Mica hurried to let go of his hand, stopped holding him and walked a little slower, keeping a meter away from him. Annoyed, Nicos brow furrowed further and he turned his head to yell at her, What are you doing? Isnt it press-proof? Were going into the hotel separately, we should be fine. Deh, he just casually said that and she made a big deal out of it. Nico pulled her to him and hugged her by the shoulders as well, heading towards the hotel.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Mr. Nico, it looks like there really are reporters Nico frowned and gave an impatient, I love shooting. What do you care about journalists? Mica: This one is really twisted. When we got to the hotel, Nico entered the room and his frown turned to a scowl, What kind of shit is this to stay at a shitty hotel? Mr. Nico is calling me inhuman? The corner of Nicos mouth tightened: It would have been nice to have a three star hotel and guesthouse to stay in when filming at Mr. Severo in the deep mountains, there is no seven star presidential suite for actors to stay in. Mica also just arrived on the set not long ago, due to filming, things in the hotel room were not packed, slightly messy, now Nico arrived, she hurried to clean up. Nico pulled her and Mica dropped into hisp. The mans gaze was heavy as he stared at the side of her battered red face, ying nice little bitch with me? You want to take it out on her and she doesnt want to? Mica didnt care and exined, Actually its not that I dont want Mr. Nico to help me, but Im a neer now and my wings arent strong enough, so if I make enemies now, Ill get into a lot of troubleter, and Mr. Nico cant take care of all the problems for me, can he? She had to learn to hold herself back, and trusting Nico, alone, wasnt enough. She had long since ceased to be someone who ced all her hopes in others. Nico growled coldly at her words, When your wings are hardened, do you still want to flip the sky? Micas clear gaze fixed on him, Mr. Nico came to visit, did he miss me?. Nico felt ufortable as she stared at him, and averted her gaze slightly. Ah, yes, Salomon Olivo is her good friend. Nico patted her waist and motioned for her to get up. Mica got up and continued packing her clothes and asked, Mr. Nico you are here so early, have you had breakfast, shall I go get you something?. Nico turned to the door, No, Ill go by myself. Mica thought Nico was going to have fun with Salomon Olivo and didnt care. But when Nico returned, Micas face was icy cold and she cringed as she was hit by the ice. The mansrge hand grabbed her waist and he frowned in disgust, Whats shrinking, do you want to lose face?. Mica froze and smiled sweetly at Nico when she realized it was an ice pack. Nico put the ice pack on her face, his tone was not gentle, Take it yourself, is it appropriate for the consortium to serve you? Mica: moncler outlet, just wanted to say it was nice. Nico looked at her, Let me remind you that some people are raw wolves, even if you help her today, she wont necessarily thank you, in this circle, everyone is a bully. Mica listened to Nicos teachings and nodded earnestly, Well, when Im strong, Ill bully everyone who returned the favor. She was never a pretty bitch with a good heart, if anything, she was probably the ckened bitch. Nico wanted tough at her serious look for no reason, she was quite naive. Still, Nico warned her, This face of yours, you better not let anyone hit you again, because hitting you in the face is the same as not hitting me in the face, you better not Before Nico could finish his sentence, Mica reached out and wrapped her arms around his waist, a sudden embrace that left Nico stunned for a moment. The girl in his arms looked up at him with a look like a river of stars, bright as a starburst, Mr. Nico, do you feel sorry for me? Nico: surprised and teased again. Nico looked at her, staring at her full, pretty lips, remembering that he was going to make a kissing scene with Solomon Olivo. Large hands grabbed the back of her neck and suddenly pulled her head down, pinning her against the wall in a hard kiss. After the kiss, the mans thin lips were next to hers in a low, muffledmand, Dare to have a kiss with Solomon Olivo and youre out of favor, you know. Do you know what it is to fall from favor? Mica: Mr. Nico doesnt see me. Nico: No resources, blocked and snowed sometime. Mica blinked and looked at him, Now I know. Nico: You better have a number, dont challenge the consortium bottom line, the consortium has a bad temper, you know. Mica stood on her tiptoes, wrapped her arms around his neck and looked up to kiss his thin lips again. So Mr. Nico are you here to keep an eye on me and keep me from making a kissing scene with Solomon Olivo? Nico put his arm around her waist and led her towards the bed, one forward and the other back as they fell haphazardly onto the bed behind them. The man lowered his head and continued kissing her, his voice husky as he spoke, Guess half the reason, and one more thing, now do it. Mica startled and grabbed the cor of his shirt, But I have a shoot today. Nico took her hand away and raised an eyebrow, The whole team is off today. When, why didnt I get a notice? Right now. Chapter 1034: Future sister-in-law. The day after Nico left the set, rumors spread about Micas rtionship with Nico. In the washroom, several staff members whisper. I knew there was something fishy about that Mica, who has no origin or identity, showing up with such an important role as a third woman. Having Mr. Nico as her thigh is indeed enough to level the ying field. I heard that Mr. Nico had the screenwriter and director change all of the third womans kissing scenes so that she wouldnt do them. Gee, its really like overbearing CEOs in soap operas, really rich people can do whatever they want! No? The series is produced and financed by Amengual Pictures Group, and Mr. Nico has asked for such a small change in the script, so how dare the writers and directors protest? ng. A bathroom door opens and Mica goes to the sink with an expressionless face and washes her hands. The few gossiping staff members, ncing at each other, hurriedly and embarrassedly exit the sink. Arenes also came out of the bathroom and bumped into Mica. Arenes looked at Mica in the mirror and curved her lips, You sort of helped me yesterday, so of course I have to return the favor. No need. Arenes continued, You know Estefani Esquilin? When Estefani Esquilin was not with Mr. Nico, she was still a small-time actress, but after she joined Mr. Nico, she became a big star. Mr. Nico liked her so much that he would give her anything she asked for, such as a female role in a film at the Cannes Chinese Film Festival. But then Arenes mused, grunting with a faint smile, it is also true that nobles forget their feelings, although Mr. Nico favored Estefani Esquilin, butter, he said no more favor, but he also cut Estefani Esquilin various resources and supports, there is a period of time, Estefani Esquilin fell so bad that even his own team can hardly support, a first-ss actress is even worse than a third-tier actress. Mica pursed her lips and looked at her nkly, What are you trying to say?. Im telling you not to be carried away by the favor Mr. Nico is doing you now, before Estefani Esquilin was more favored than you, but then Mr. Nico said he didnt want her and thats what happened to Estefani Esquilin, not to mention you. After saying this, Arenes deigned to lecture Mica, his lips smiling smugly. Mica said without condescension, Thank you for reminding me, but I am not Estefani Esquilin. Arenes looked at Micas back and rolled her eyes, What are you ying with? Youll end up like Estefani Esquilin sooner orter. No, its worse than what happened to Estefani Esquilin! Mica walked out of the bathroom with Arenes words echoing in her head. There is no truth in Arenes words. They say that escorting a king is like escorting a tiger, and in Micas opinion, Nico is even more difficult to deal with than a tiger. She still very much needs Nicos resources now, and if Nico tires of her before then, she will have nothing. During her time at Mr. Severo, Mica worked hard on set and in the studios, and Nico hadnt contacted her since the day she arrived on set and returned to town. Mica didnt think much of it, thinking Nico was feeling maudlin again. From experience, whenever she and Nico had a few days of heat, it didntst long and faded quickly, and only after a month or so would Nicoe back to her when he was interested again. Mica thought to herself: I really am a woman who is ready to go when I am. After shooting in Mr. Severo, deep in the mountains, the Holy City was already in the heat ofte June. Mica spent over a month shooting on location, and had to hang from the ceiling so many times that her skin got a little tan. Mica had just arrived home and had barely had time to pack when Savanna Amengual called her on Facebook. Miss Mica, are you back from the deep Mr. Severo? Yes, Savanna, whats up? Over there, Savanna Amengual gave a intive groan, Miss Mica what . I didnt do well in my final exams this time, but I have to have a meeting with the parents. But if my brother finds out that I did so badly in the final exams, hes going to beat me up and dock my pay. I dont have enough money to spend anymore! If he does that again! Ill be even worse off. Mica heard what he wanted to say and smiled, So, you want me to take your brothers ce and help you go to the parent-teacher conference? Yes, yes, pretend youre my real sister! Youre so pretty anyway, and you dont even look like me! The teacher is sure to think were family at first sight! Mica was amused, the brat had a sweet mouth, Okay then, but if your brother finds out, I wont be able to live with the consequences. He wont! As long as you dont tell me I wont tell you, this matter will be lost in the long sweep of time! Mica agreed, What time is the parents meeting, Ill pick up. Today at two oclock in the afternoon. Savanna Amengual instructed, Oh yes, sister-inw, remember to dress up and be grown up! Be like an adult! Well to look like a couple with my brother the elder, the almost grown up! Mica: Sister-inw, didnt you just say you were dressed up as his sister? Why did you change it again? Mica looked at a small orange floral French dress in sses and frowned, as if the look wasnt stable and mature enough. Mica put on a lightke blue small suit, short-sleeved small suit, high-waistedke blue professional skirt, a set of, the bottom of the foot stepped on a pair of shallow mouth white thin heeled pointed toe heels, looks simple and generous, also a little more like parents than now. Mica borrowed her little Mercedes to Pastora Apostol not to show her face. Mica asked Savanna Amengual for her grade and ss when she arrived at La Ciudad Santa I. Mica caught the attention of many students and parents along the way. Because Mica is so beautiful. Many people took out their cell phones and secretly took pictures. Mica arrived at the door of Savanna Amenguals ssroom and stood on the window sill of the ssroom window, looking inside the ssroom, and caught a glimpse of Savanna Amengual, Savanna. Miss Mica is here! Savanna Amengual happily ran out of the ssroom and pulled Mica into the hallway and whispered, Miss Mica, you are going to be ying my sister-inwter, so whatever our old ss tells you, just listen, nod and mumble once in a while, but dont show your face. Right. It wasnt long before the bell rang and it was time for the parent meeting. Savanna Amengual pulled Mica into the ssroom with her, with the students seated in the front row and their parents in the back. Mica sat in the back of the pile of middle-aged parents and stood out. Savanna Amengual looked back, a little pleased that her future sister-inw, who was a little prettier than her brothers previous girlfriends, was going to gossipter about who Mica was. The parents meetingsted an hour and a half, and at the end of it, the ss teacher pushed her dark sses up on the bridge of her nose, nced at the back row of parents, and said, Savanna Amenguals parents will be staying. Mica went into the office alone with the ss teacher to talk. The teacher of Savanna Amenguals ss was nothing more than the usual suspects, but her eyes lit up when she saw Mica and politely asked, Are you Savanna Amenguals Savanna Amenguals?. Sister-inw, Im Savannas sister-inw. No wonder, Id say so young, no, Savanna Amengual her brother doesnt seem to be married, does he? Micas eyes twinkled and she improvised, squinting wide and smiling, Her brother and I were marriedst month, just married, just married. No wonder. I heard that Savanna Amenguals parents died in a car ident when she was very young, so her grandfather or her brother used toe to the parents meetings. As parents, they should teach her well so she wont go astray in the future. Mica wanted to keep quiet, but then she heard the ss teacher say, A few days ago, Savanna Amengual also bullied a student named Florencia in our ss and made her cry, locking Florencia in the bathroom for more than an hour, a situation that is the subject of a critique report and a public review in the whole school assembly. Mica smiled and said, Teacher, I know this Savanna girl, she is kind by nature, if she really bullied the other party, they should have picked on her first. Florence is not at all a nice person. The ss teacher shook her head, You are her sister-inw, you may not dare to lecture her, but this girl still needs to be controlled, look at her final exam results, again, she is near the bottom, if she continues like this, how will she be able to get into college? Mica nodded, Yes, I will definitely talk about her studies properly. As she left the office, Savanna Amengual ran in with her backpack and asked, Miss Mica, what did the professor in the ss tell you that it took so long? Mica slipped her arm around Savanna Amenguals shoulders as she came down the stairs, Saying that you bullied a ssmate. Why, its nothing new, the ss teacher always thinks Im the problem girl who bullies the weak bully at school. Mica couldnt help butugh at his sympathetic tone, Why do you have Florencia in the bathroom? She said you were seducing my brother and that you were a third party. I couldnt stand to hear her turn right side up and upside down, so I locked her in the bathroom to wake her up, but who knew she was so intimidated that she cried in fear after an hour or so. Mica froze, her footsteps down the stairs suddenly stopped. Savanna Amengual was ahead talking with her school bag on her back and paid no attention to her, turning to look when Mica was already two steps away. Mica looks at her and Savanna Amengual looks at her. Miss Mica?N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Mica smiled warmly as the staircase glowed in the summer sunset, reflecting warmly and beautifully on her stunningly beautiful face, Savanna, thank you. Savanna Amengual jumped toward the stairs with a small wave of her hand, Why, its a piece of cake, after all, you are my future sister-inw and Im going to depend on you for my expenses!. Although Mica knew she could not be her sister-inw, there was a moment when she felt that the person who would be Savanna Amenguals sister-inw must be very lucky. Savanna Amengual is a lovely little sister-inw who is hard to live with. Savanna Amengual steps forward and says to Mica without looking back, Miss Mica, lets go get French food!. Yes. After walking down the stairs, Mica put her arm around Savanna Amengual and headed for the parking lot. Mica, 510, is a tall beauty and is wearing 7-centimeter heels, making her even taller, while Savanna Amengual, petite, 510 and wearing t Converse sneakers, has her arm around her shoulders, making her look like an adult with a child. The scene was captured by a camera that clicked on her. Chapter 1035: Beautiful people with good skills. Mica walked with Savanna Amengual to the parking lot and the two were about to get into their car when they were called by Beltran Matamoros. When Mica heard Beltran Matamoros voice, she was a little startled and remembered that yes, today was the parent meeting and Beltran Matamoros hade to help Florencia at the parent meeting. Mica, youve been away from home for over a year and you really want to cut ties with us as a family? Mica curved her shallow red lips and said indifferently, You made me do it. Beltran Matamoros, who was not used to her stinky face, gave a snort and frowned in disgust, What did we make you do, is it so serious that you want to hold a grudge for the rest of your life? After all, were all family, cant you? Family? Mica scoffed, When have you guys ever really treated me like family? If you cared anything about me, you wouldnt have let that horny old man Sister Natanaele into the room and force himself on me, have you ever cared about me when I was screaming so desperately? Beltran Matamoros, dont make me sick of family. You! Soon after, Cam Linares and Florencia also left the school building. Florencia was the first toin, Sister, it was you who urged Savanna Amengual to bully me, wasnt it? Cam Linares was stunned, she did not expect her daughter to be bullied, and immediately asked in anguish, Pura, have you been bullied? Florencia pointed to Mica andined, Mom, it was my sister who teamed up with Savanna Amengual to bully me and put me in the bathroom to terrorize me!. Beltran Matamoros nostrils red with rage: How can you bully your sister like that when Pura is still your sister?. Mica didnt bother to exin herself and turned around and reached for the car door to pull her out. But Beltran Matamoros said, If you want to cut your rtionship with The Matamoros family, you can do it, I raised you, give me five million and well cut it!. Micas hand pulling on the car door retracted. Five million dors? A father would tell his own daughter that he would ask for five million dors before agreeing to break off the father-daughter rtionship. Five million? Grateful for ignoring me all these years, grateful for your acquiescence in letting Cam Linares feed me scones from one day to the next, grateful that you n to marry me off to a seventy-year-old man as a wife? Beltran Matamoros, are you worthy to ask me for money? When Cam Linares heard this, she disagreed and said, You cant say that, Mica, if you had married Mr. Natanael, Mr. Natanael promised us five million for The Matamoros family, but you, you stabbed the man and we pacified him. Mr. Nathanael spent hundreds of thousands of dors, so its a bargain to ask you for that five million. Mica felt bad to hear his mercenary tone, Five million, okay, fine, all right, I promise, but not now, I dont have that much money right now. Great, now that you are rich, its easy to say yes even to five million. scoffed Cam Linares. Now that youve achieved your purpose, get lost, I dont want to see you again. Under the hot summer sunset, Micas delicate and beautiful face is as cold as snow in the winter months, even if it is reflected in the warm sunset. Beltran Matamoros wanted to say something else, but was pushed away by Cam Linares. Mica stood by the car door, stopped for a moment, before looking back and realizing that Savanna Amengual had disappeared. Savanna? Savanna Amengual did the wrong thing and came running back catatonic with her school bag, Miss Mica, Im here. Mica was a bit of a mess and just forced a smile, Get in the car, Ill take you to French food. Once in the car, Mica nearly ran a red light if Savanna Amengual hadnt warned her, clearly distracted. Miss Mica, are you really going to give La familia Matamoros five million, eh? Mica grabbed the steering wheel, looked past the windshield, smiled unfocused and said, I have no regrets if five million, it can keep me away from a smelly abyss. The Matamoros family is so shameless, especially Florencia his mother! Hell, I just taught them a lesson. Mica was slightly stunned and turned her head to look at Savanna Amengual in the passenger seat. What did you do? Savanna Amengual felt a little embarrassed, erring for a moment, and said, . I just punctured the tire of your car with a razor while you were being ckmailed. Mica said nothing, her eyes blushing slightly as she turned her head to drive. Savanna Amenguallita handed her one, Miss Mica, dont be sad, dont mess with them anymore, my brother and I will take care of you. Im not upset. What happens is that for a long time, too long, no one has stood up for her as Savanna Amengual has, and she is isted. It turns out that the most intense feeling of having someone to love is not joy, but excitement. Even though Savanna Amenguals way of taking offense was childish and like a troublemaker, Mica felt a warm current flow through her heart. After the French dinner, Savanna Amengual said there was a new crime mystery movie that had recently been released that was getting good reviews and she wanted to see it. So Mica took Savanna Amengual to another after-dinner movie, and by the time she left the theater, it was almost 10:00 p. m. She was notfortable with the movie. Mica wasntfortable with Savanna Amengual taking a cab back alone, so she took Savanna Amengual back to the Amengual Group. But Savanna Amengual nibbled on her ice cream and said, Miss Mica, take me back to my brothers house! Mica hesitated. Savanna Amengual thought Mica was not happy to see her brother and said, I havent seen my brother in years and I miss him! Why dont you take me there? Mica could not refuse and sent Savanna Amengual to the Moon Lake vi. But what did Mica know, that Savanna Amengual would think of no one but Nico? Savanna Amengual sat in the car and asked nosily, Miss Mica, how long has it been since you and my brother have seen each other? A month or so. You dont miss each other even after so long without contact, eh? Mica froze, as if she hadnt really thought about whether she would miss Nico. For always taking him as a consortium and not going near him or thinking about him.N?vel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive ? material. Mica smiled slightly and said, Your brother and I are adults and have our own things to do, adults where there is so much love and wanting and not wanting, that we often dont see each other for very long. Savanna Amengual mechanically poked at her ice cream and mused, But, Miss Mica, did you really not miss my brother at all during the time you were separated from him? Mica dismisses it with a smile. Do you want to? Its normal for a man and woman who have had so many physical encounters to think so from time to time, not to mention Nicos good looks and skills. No wonder. The white Mercedes pulled up to the entrance of the vi and Mica nced inside, not really looking forward to meeting Nico at this hour. She thinks its not good for Nico to misinterpret that shes waiting for an opportunity to get close to Savanna Amengual and is scheming. Savanna, go in alone. Next time you want to go out with me, call me. Savanna Amengual suddenly grabbed Micas arm and said shyly, Miss Mica, its so dark, Im afraid to go in alone. Mica was stunned, she didnt expect Savanna Amengual to be afraid of the dark even though she seemed so bold, but she thought it was normal for a little girl to be afraid of the dark as a child. Then Ill leave the lights on and watch you go in before I leave. Savanna Amengual didnt let go, No, you see mee in, I wouldnt dare go in alone if you look at me. Seeing how scared she was, Mica gave in, Okay, defeated. Mica sends Savanna Amengual to the vi. At this moment, in the foyer of the vis brightly lit first floor, a voluptuous-looking young actress encircles Nicos waist in a tangled embrace. Estefani Esquilin, let go. Nico looked at the hands around her waist with disgust in his eyes. Estefani Esquilin wrung her hands tightly and would not let go, Mr. Nico, I was really wrong, it was not my intention to betray you in the first ce, it was, it was Jaimez, he was the one who said to turn on the CP with me so we could rub a wave of traffic together. Nico grimaced, a cold, mockingugh, You can get in bed with a CP, Estefani Esquilin, you think Im a girl? Nico had just pushed Estefani Esquilins hands away from his waist when he turned to see Mica and Savanna Amengual, frozen in the doorway. Savanna Amengual, carrying her school bag and tugging at the strap with both hands, clung to her brother and looked warily at Mica beside her. Mica was unperturbed, as if she simply didnt expect there to be other women in Nicos house at thiste hour, and only froze for three seconds before she spoke politely, So, did we disturb you? Should I go get another snack with Savanna? Chapter1036: You’re afraid I don’t love you, huh? Mica pulled Savanna Amengual and turned to leave when Nico reprimanded her, Come back!. Savanna Amengual tugged on Micas hand, Miss Mica, lets go inside. The atmosphere was strangely ufortable and Mica had just approached Nico when he pulled her to his side and said, Now that weve met, lets introduce ourselves. Estefani Esquilins hostile gaze, looking at Mica, smiled contemptuously, Mr. Nico, you found this woman to piss me off? You hated me in the first ce Before Estefani Esquilin could finish her sentence, Nico had already grabbed Micas waist and brought her into his arms, sealing her with a passionate and warm kiss. The kiss was sudden, so sudden that it was over before Mica had time to prepare for it. Nico looked at Estefani Esquilin with a mocking, indifferent look and said, Angry with you? If you hadnt harassed me today, Im afraid I would have forgotten all about you. Estefani Esquilin felt humiliated, biting her red and white lips, but not daring to snap. Nico gave the eviction order, Get lost and may I never see you again, its quite annoying. Estefani Esquilin, on the verge of tears, turned and ran out of the chalet. Nico reminded her in the background in a slow tone, And donte to my house again, I can sue you for trespassing. Estefani Esquilin stomped her foot but could do nothing, wiped away her tears and ran out. Once the charade was over, Mica asked nonchntly, Your ex-girlfriend, huh?. Nico looked at her and frowned a little, What kind of ex-girlfriend, I dont have an ex-girlfriend for that matter. This guy, hes pretty scabrous. Nico looked at Savanna Amengual, What are you two doing together?. Savanna Amengual was quick to lie, I knew Miss Mica was back from filming at Mr. Severo on the mountain and I asked her to take me out for French food! She doesnt usually take me out for French food. Mica interjected, Yes, Savanna wanted French food and she called me. Nico wasnt too concerned, so it wouldnt have urred to him that Savanna Amengual had asked Mica to pose as her parents for a parent-teacher conference. Brother, Miss Mica, you talk, Im sleepy! Im going to take a bath and go to bed! Good night! Savanna Amengual, carrying her school bag, ran up the stairs. Only Nico and Mica remained in therge living room on the first floor. Mica remembered that the woman from a moment ago looked a little familiar. Wasnt that person from wasnt that the actress Estefani Esquilin a moment ago?. You know? Mica said truthfully, Ive already followed her costume drama Cabaret and I thought it was pretty good, so Im kind of a fan of her drama. Nico took a step toward her with his long legs. His sudden oppressive approach made Mica feel a little ufortable and she stepped back unconsciously, but when she did, Nico stepped closer. A fan of the show? Shes in love with me and youre a fan of her drama? Mica was a little confused by him, Not anymore. Youre jealous, huh? Mica saw a hint of jocrity on his thin lips and realized he had set her up. However, Arenes had told her that at one time Nico was very fond of Estefani Esquilin. Mica said, I wouldnt dare be jealous, me and Estefani Esquilin, same thing. In the future, Nico can also tell her no or no, and no different from Estefani Esquilin. Nico frowned soberly, You are not like her. Seeing no reaction from Mica, Nico threw in a cold voice: Okay, youre just like her, satisfied?. Mica: She didnt seem to say anything, but the man got angry first. Mica timidly asked, So, Mr. Nico, shall I go home first?. Seeing Nicos silence, Mica sighed lightly and decided to leave, but as she turned around, she was violently dragged away by Nico. The man whispered viciously in her ear, Did the consortium allow you to leave? Have you gotten bolder in a month? Mica: Nico looked at her with a slight smile in his eyes and sneered, Didnt you send Savanna home tonight because you wanted to see me? Say it if you miss me, its not like Im keeping you from thinking about me or seeing me. The man, so self-absorbed. Mica finished showering and Nico was still in the study.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Mica remembered Estefani Esquilin and sent a message to Pastora Apostol. Pastora, did you know that Estefani Esquilin was with Nico? Pastora Apostol, night owl, was surfing the inte and was quick to reply, Mica, did you just go online?. The corner of Micas mouth twitched: She doesnt care much for showbiz. Pastora Apostol says: Two years ago, Estefani Esquilin broke up with Mr. Nico, a major conglomerate, and although it wasnt news, it was all over Facebook, Twitter and flirting groups. A reliable source said that Estefani Esquilin was a sessful actress, and that she was able to jump to the top with the resources Mr. Nico gave her. I dont know if its true or not. Mica was a little surprised, You mean Estefani Esquilin turned Mr. Nico green? Nico didnt seem cuckolded in that sense. It was more like he was turning someone else green. Pastora Apostol nodded to the other side, I dont see, I find it strange that a man like Mr. Nico could be green for an actress, its also strange, why dont you go and ask Mr. Nico to confirm it? Satisfy my gossip? Mica posted an emoji of a death p. This kind of thing, if its fake, its okay to ask, but if its true, wont it break Nicos heart? Its a shame for someone to be a cuckold, isnt it? Pastor Apostol added, Anyway, I think its 70 or 80 percent true, because Estefani Esquilins resources didnt take long to go down the drain, and in thest two years, Estefani Esquilin hasnt gotten any resources, theyre all little dramas, and theyre not as good as when she was with Mr. Nico. Mr. Nico has been oppressing her directly, and if Estefani Esquilin hadnt done something bad to her, would he bother with her like this? And those actresses who have been with Mr. Nico before, the ones who broke up peacefully, Mr. Nico gave them a generous breakup fee, basically a drama with a big female lead, and it depends on ones luck whether they be popr or not, but this Estefani Esquilin and But Estefani Esquilin, who broke up with Mr. Nico, didnt get any sess, so it must have pissed off Mr. Nico. As Nico approached from the study, he tugged Mica to take a look and remarked casually, Its dark. Mica rubbed her face, Is it that obvious? Shes a little darker than she was before the shooting, but shes still a very white person in the street crowd. Since Nico didnt say anything, Mica asked again, Did it get ugly?. Nico looked at her with a mocking look, Are you afraid I dont love you?. Mr. Nico, why did you did you break up with Estefani Esquilin in the first ce? Nico raised an eyebrow and leaned closer to her, his handsome bandit face so close to hers that Mica noticed his eyshes and her mind wandered inexplicably. It is said that female lust messes with the mind, but male lust can do it too. Do you want to delve into my past? Mica felt her mouth go dry, swallowed and said, I just dont want to die without knowing how Im going to die then. Oh, fear of ending up in the same boat as Estefani Esquilin. Nico got out of bed and headed to the bathroom to shower, dropping a careless, Ive turned green, so break it up. The tone, as if he wasnt the one turning green, was dashing and carefree. Chapter 1037: Find out who you are! When Nico finished showering and came out of the bathroom, Mica was awake and waiting for him. Nico walked over to her and tried to hug her when Mica reached down and started to remove her pajamas. Nico frowned and snapped his hand, What are you doing? Mica asked suspiciously, Isnt that what you wanted to do when you let me spend the night at your ce?. Nicos mood suddenly faded and he dropped his hand, his dark eyes full of disgust. Did she like him that much? Out. Nico let out a snap in a clear, cold voice. Mica froze in confusion, Mr. Nico? Go away, didnt you hear me? When someone moncler outlet online stands up, there is no ambiguity. Mica had to get out of bed, put on her slippers and roll out. As she made her way to the door, Nico shouted grumpily, Close the door!. Mica obeyed and closed the door behind her. She stood in the doorway thinking about it for a while, unable to figure out what had pissed Nico off. Did she spoil his fun by being too forward? Does he like passive girls? The more you think about it, the more it bes bullshit. Savanna Amengual went outside to get a drink of water, saw Mica standing in Nicos bedroom doorway, and asked curiously, Miss Mica, what are you doing standing in my brothers doorway? Mica, slightly embarrassed, let out a dryugh and pointed to the door, Thrown out by your brother. Savanna Amengual almost choked on her saliva, Ahem, ahem, my brother has grown up, to be so ungentlemanly as to throw a beautiful woman out of the bedroom. Mica rubbed her neck, but thought nothing of it, and said, Ill go downstairs and sleep on the sofa. There are other rooms, how ufortable it is to sleep on the sofa. Mica didnt want to bother, the other rooms would have to be fixed, so she said, No, Ill stay downstairs for the night, Im a little hungry now, Ill go downstairs and fix a snack. Savanna Amenguals eyes lit up when she heard a snack, Miss Mica, Im with you, Im hungry too. The kitchen fridge was well stocked with ingredients and Mica prepared a sukiyaki. Im so guilty of eating sukiyaki in the middle of the night! said Savanna Amengual, her little mouth sucking on the delicious noodles with kimchi. Micaughed, You dont gain weight with an asional meal. Thats what I thought. Savanna Amengual stuffed another cheesy rice cake into her mouth and ate it with gusto. Upstairs in the bedroom, Nico tosses and turns, sleepless. Shit, did he really go out when he was told to? Nico lifted the covers, his spleen reddening and his bare feet on the floor, and opened the door to see. As soon as they reached the railing of the second floor hallway, they saw Mica and Savanna Amengual happily eating a snack at the table downstairs, toasting with a cold Coke. Nico: Nico felt inexplicably ufortable that Mica wasnt sitting there crying her eyes out. He eats a midnight snack and engorges her. After Mica and Savanna Amengual ate sukiyaki, Savanna Amengual found a nket for Mica. After washing up, Mica slept under a nket directly on the sofa downstairs. I have to say that this sofa from Nicos is not too hard to sleep on, its quitefortable too, so I guess its a fully imported and custom-made high-end series sofa. It was the first time she spent the night at Nicos; before that, if Nico had been looking for her, she would have gone to the apartment on River Feast Road to look for her. In unfamiliar surroundings, she more or less loses sleep. Mica picked up her phone and flipped through it, inadvertently logging on to Facebook. Late at night, people are prone to being sentimental, always thinking about the past and people they shouldnt remember. Something like first love is like a ss of the past soaked in plum wine, heady and nostalgic. When I was sixteen, I didnt use Facebook much. Dario Cepeda didnt like using Facebook, saying it was a pain to send a file and that Facebook was much more extensive. So Mica and Dario Cepeda have been using Facebook to send messages. It is evening in the countryside, and at this time of year, it would be afternoon in Ennd. Dario Cepedas Facebook avatar is grayed out and he is not online, or perhaps it is a Facebook he has not used for a long time. Mica ghostly entered his space. Dario Cepedas space is clean, with only a few sayings, still pasted a few years ago. There is an entry about her. It is a photo of her and Dario Cepeda together, with a brief but striking text showing their rtionship. It said, Girlfriend. They were both young, Mica wasnt even of age, and their love was so arrogant and high profile that they feared the world wouldnt know about their rtionship. At sixteen, she innocently asked Dario Cepeda, Will we get marriedter? Dario Cepeda said, Yes, when you are of age, we will get a license. But Mica was not yet of age when they separated. The arrogant and reckless love of youth really ends up being cannon fodder, not even the dregs are left. Dario Cepeda is brilliant but domineering, a bad student but proud of his heart. But Mica loves his nobility and arrogance. They share a shack of less than forty square feet, with a bed, a kitchen, pots and pans, and a bathroom, all cramped together. But then Dario Cepeda told her that one day he would give her the whole world to sparkle and shine. A soft king-size bed, a big open kitchen for easy cooking, a big bathtub for two people to bathe in all would be avable. Dario Cepedas skills and talent, which she never questioned and knew wouldeter, were all there. But Mica, at that moment, had no idea that all of this wouldeter, but that the girl next to him would not necessarily be her. Mica grabbed her phone and turned her face towards the pillow, tears, uncontroble, slipping from the corners of her eyes. In the middle of the night, Nico, unable to sleep,es downstairs and sees Mica lying on the couch.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Nico sighed, a little helplessly, and went over to her, lifting her up. Mica was so deep in sleep that the phone she was holding fell to the floor as Nico picked her up in his arms. Nico looked down, set her back down on the couch, picked up the phone from the floor and looked at it. He wasnt curious, but simply wanted to check if he, the consortium, had turned green. Nico grabbed Micas finger and unlocked the phones fingerprint. As soon as it opened, it stayed on the Facebook space page. Dario Cepedas space. Nicos face instantly darkened. Dario Cepeda doesnt have manyments, and you dont have to search through them to see pictures of Dario Cepeda and Mica together. This Dario Cepeda is quite the hunk. Nico grimaced and deleted Dario Cepedas Facebook, from Micas list. Then he dropped Micas phone on the couch. Nico looked at Mica with cold eyes, suddenly not wanting to take her to her bedroom to sleep. A woman with the heart of a wolf and the lungs of a dog doesnt deserve tender treatment. Micas leg peeked out from under the nket and Nico kicked it, returning her foot to the nket. And then Nico went upstairs with a calm, unperturbed face. As she slept, Mica always had the feeling that someone had kicked her in a bad way, but she was too sleepy and would roll over and go back to sleep. The next morning, Savanna Amengual went to school early, asked Nico for breakfast money and nimbly ran off with her backpack. By nine in the morning, Mica had prepared a hearty breakfast. Nico grabbed a folder from the study and went downstairs, leaving it on the table to prepare his meal. All the while, Nico didnt say a word to Mica, ignoring her. When Mica looks down to eat her breakfast, she glimpses the documented contract Nico has ced on the dining room table. Part A: Amengual Group. Part B: Matamoros Group. The Matamoros family is a furniture business, not too big and not too small, but for someone like Nico, The Matamoros family is a small business to support his family. Mr. Nico, are you giving the business to La familia Matamoros? asked Mica bluntly and bluntly. As she asked this, her gaze went straight to Nico. Nico didnt even look up, eating with his usual nonchnce, ignoring her. Mica clenched her fist, she had always had a furious resentment towards The Matamoros family, especially after yesterday Beltran Matamoros extorted her with five million dors to break off their rtionship, then she hated The Matamoros family even more to the bone. Micas anger made her lose her poise andposure. She reached out her hand to take the contract and look at it, but Nico grabbed her wrist, What are you doing?. Mr. Nico, why are you giving business to La familia Matamoros? Nico looked mockingly into slightly red eyes, What, do you want to take care of my business too?. Mica swallowed and took a deep breath. I wouldnt dare, nor do I have the right, but Mr. Nico wants to work with the Matamoros Group, and I dont like the look of it. Because you hate La familia Matamoros? Yes, I hate La familia Matamoros, I hate everyone in La familia Matamoros. Mr. Nico can do whatever he wants with me, I can ept it, but, I cant ept that Mr. Nico gives favors to La familia Matamoros. Can I do whatever I want with you? The smile on Nicos lips was a little thin. Micas fingers tightened the buttons of his shirt and undid them one by one. I know what Mr. Nico wants, as long as Mr. Nico doesnt give business to La familia Matamoros, Mr. Nico can do what he wants with me. Nicos dark eyes were heavy as he stared at her, squeezing her wrist tighter and tighter, almost crushing her thin, bony wrist. The way she was flippant and didnt take her body seriously at all inexplicably infuriated him. Nico pulled her arm forcefully away from him, eyes cold to the core, Mica, find out who you are!. Chapter 1038: Break-up fee, nine million! Mica pinched her fingertips in her palm and stood stubbornly in front of Nico, with a stubborn look, Mr. Nico doesnt need to remind me, I know what I am, and I understand what Mr. Nico means. If Mr. Nico must work with Matamoros Solid Wood Group, then my rtionship with Mr. Nico will end here. Nico clenched his fist, his face grim and sullen, This far, Mica, dont you dare threaten me. Im not threatening Mr. Nico, its just that La familia Matamoros is my nemesis and Mr. Nico helps La familia Matamoros and we have nothing to talk about! Micas eyes were red and she red at Nico, her breasts heaving slightly in anger as they faced each other. The four-eyed confrontation is a silent smoke. Mica held out her hand, The breakup fee, five million! Nico really didnt expect it to be money again when he asked for it. This woman, she really opens and closes her mouth with money! Nico grimaced and said sarcastically, Breakup fee, Mica? What kind of breakup fee is that? At best, youre just a fuckboy who slept with me a couple of times, and you really think youre serious?. Micas eyshes fluttered as Nicos words stung her pride. But in the next second, Mica smiled seductively and asked him for money, not only did he not back down, he wanted it more rightfully, Since Mr. Nico said he was a fuck buddy, well, lets calcte it the same way as a fuck buddy, from the day I followed Mr. Nico until today, its 489 days in total, I dont want much, ording to the 200 dors a day, its 97. 800 dors. In these 489 days, Mr. Nico and I have had sex a total of 12 times, 200. 000 for one time, it is 2. 4 million, in fact, twice I forgot to put on a condom, plus one million, furthermore, in view of the fact that we ended our rtionship early and did not keep the promises and terms of the contract, please ask Mr. Nico topensate me for 5 million, I want a small amount, the total is 8. 497. 800 and for the fact that I have known Mr. Nico for so long, I will give Mr. Nico a zero, eight million, and we will call him one day. Nico gritted his teeth, his cheeks tightened and his face sunk beyond recognition. Holy shit, is this a woman? This is aplete and total moneymaker without half a heart, right? Remember that well, just to set her up! Hm, its not too much to ask, eight million. Micas face was unusually stoic as she said, Eight million isnt even meat and potatoes for Mr. Nico, Im afraid that business contract with the Matamoros Group alone is worth tens of millions, Im only asking for eight million, thats not much for a woman who has slept with Mr. Nico, is it? Nico pulled out a check and, with a broad stroke of the pen, wrote down a check for eight million. The mans slender fingertips, grasping the slim eight million check, sneered, Its not much, do you want the eight million? The next second, cruel, cold-blooded words poured from Nicos thin lips, Let me sleep again. He was humiliating herpletely. Micas back, slightly dazed, her face already white but maintaining a perfect smile, said in a flirtatious tone, Yes, but for an additional price. Nico tore up another check and the pen copsed on him. He grabbed the second check and looked at her sarcastically, For thest time, a million dors, youve earned it. Mica hooked her lips and snatched the two checks from between her slender fingers, Well, its money for nothing. Mica knew thisst million wouldnt be easy to win, but she didnt expect that the tricks Nico had used on her before were just the tip of the iceberg. This time, Nico yed her to death. Micas legs were shaking as she walked out. Mica wrapped her coat around her and stumbled to her car. As she sat in the car, Savanna closed her eyes, clutching the two huge checks in her hands and biting her lips nkly. She took an indeterminate number of deep breaths in the car before gathering her jumbled emotions, starting the car and driving out of Moon Lake Vige. In the first-floor bedroom, by the floor-to-ceiling window, a slender, erect male figure gazes out at the small white Mercedes-Benz in the distance in the courtyard. Between his eyebrows is a shiver as hard as ice. Nico dialed a number. Campoverde answered, Mr. Nico? The mans gaze fell on the faded white car, and his voice was as cold as still water, Cancel all of Micas uing announcements. Huh? Didnt it just get fixed?N?velDrama.Org content. Take them all down, are you deaf? The rage burning in Nico made Campoverde immediatelye to his senses, Yes, yes, Im going to report immediately. After hanging up the phone, Campoverde felt strange. Miss Mica has been with Mr. Nico for over a year, she is a beautiful woman, she is clear-headed, she never lurks, she knows her ce and he has never seen Mr. Nico so angry with her. How did Mr. Nico get in trouble this time? Campoverde sighs: theyre all a bit of a handful. Mica was driving the white Mercedes that belonged to Pastora Apostol, and on the way she passed the pharmacy and made a trip there to buy a box of medicine and a bottle of mineral water. Earlier, Nico had humiliated her, without taking any action. Mica opened a pill and swallowed it with a gulp of water. She sat in her car, looked at herself in the mirror and curved her lips. Although she was embarrassed, she smiled. As soon as I got to the River Feast Street apartment, I called Pastora Apostol. Pastora, Im moving out, are you free tomorrow? Pastora Apostol was surprised, Why so suddenly, why did you move all of a sudden? Mica was blunt: I had a fight with Nico, and this house is his. Pastora Apostol gasped, Whats going on, why did you just break up, did Nico pull the plug? Mica didnt want to exin why and said, No, I took him out. Youre a fool! You wont get anything by breaking up with him now I asked him for nine million. Pastor Apostol: pretend I didnt say that. Pastora Apostol looked at the housing app and said coldly: Nine million euros Mica, take that amount and pay for a house in full. Mica thought it was a good idea and said, You will apany me to see the house tomorrow. Toothpick! Having said this, Mica was suddenly silent for a long time. Pastora Apostol, knowing she was definitely in a bad mood, scoffed, Youve taken so much money all at once, Ive never seen nine million dors in my life, why dont you buy me a French dinner and drinks tonight? Yes. After the appointment with Pastora Apostol, Mica hung up the phone and got a message from her agent Celesta Zorri. Mica, all your ads are canceled. Mica was not surprised that she could walk away with a check for 9 million after such a messy end to her rtionship with Nico. As for the way forward, its up to you. Shes used to being alone anyway. Mica bathed, this time, for two hours. She saw herself in the mirror, covered in the marks left by Nico. She rubbed her hands, but they wouldnte off, so she rubbed harder, her skin almost broke, and the marks became more and more visible. The shower head was left open, the water rattling, and Mica sat in the tub, hugging herself and screaming. There are things that dont exist just because they are past. Its like the marks that have been left all over this body, and even when it recovers, there will be ripples in the heart. Chapter 1039: Like Air Savanna Amengual ran to Moon Lake Vige after school, entering the house with her school bag on her back. Brother! Brother! Brother Brother Brother Brother Giggle Giggle Giggle When Nico ignored the people, Savanna Amengual kept shouting. Savanna Amengual put on her slippers and came in asking cheerfully, Brother, where is Miss Mica, are we having Thai lemon chicken ws tonight? Nico gave her a cold look and tossed out a grumpy, Eat the bun. Savanna Amenguals face was tense, What good are buns, I dont eat buns! I want French food! Lemon chicken ws! Fried chicken! Sweet and sour ribs! Crayfish! If you want to eat this, go back to the Amengual Group, I dont have any here. Savanna Amengual, not knowing why, gave a whimsical pout, Not me! I want Miss Micas lemon chicken ws and sukiyaki fried chicken and crayfish!. Then go get her, whats the point of looking for me! growled Nico to Savanna Amengual. Savanna Amengual gave a gasp, shrugged her neck and replied, Bro you got problems with Miss Mica, huh?. Savanna Amengual poked her little head out and asked him. Nicos dark eyes looked at her coldly, and he said word for word, I have separated from her, and if you mention her once in the future, a thousand dors will be deducted from your living expenses. Nico red at her with a fierce re before walking past her and heading upstairs. Savanna Amengual followed him up the stairs like a little worm, chattering after him, Brother, why are you so heartless? Miss Mica has been with you for so long, at least, and you say you dont love her, so you dont love her? Nico stopped dead in his tracks and turned to look at his sister, Savanna Amengual, what are you babbling about? Savanna Amengual covered her little mouth and her big eyes widened, plucking and hanging mercilessly is a bit of a blunt way of putting it, but words are not blunt! Brother, Miss Mica is so pathetic, her family is extorting five million from her and you keep leaving her now, let me tell you if you miss her, you wont be able to find such a good girlfriend in the future! Nicos pace up the stairs took another lurch and he frowned, What did you just say? Savanna Amengual tilted her little head and justified it, Im saying that if you miss Miss Mica, you wont find such a good girlfriend again! Not this sentence.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. I said you abandoned her! Previous sentence. Savanna Amengual: Oh, I say her family extorted five million from her and you abandoned her when she was so miserable! Nicos eyes deepened, five million, is that why he asked her for five million in the first ce? But the thought of the womans disguised face made Nicos softened heart cool again. Let him live or die, he doesnt have to have her. Hes not a man who cant get out of his own way. The zoo, with its crowds and lights. After Mica and Pastora Apostol had their French dinner, they changed clothes to freshen up. Pastora Apostol looked at the pretty women on this dance floor and put a hand on Micas shoulder in her strapless dress, Mica, I dont see any problem finding another one tonight. Micas long, pretty arm reached over to the bar, tapped her slender fingers and said to the bartender, Un mojito. Pastora Apostol looked at her in astonishment, Youre really going to drink tonight, arent you?. This mojito is not cocktail high, but it is still ten percent alcohol, and Pastora Apostol remembers that Mica is the one who gets drunk on all the fruit wines. Mica said, I cant get drunk. When the waiter finished preparing a lime mojito, Mica picked it up, tilted her head to one side and drank it in one gulp with the greatest gusto. The bartender was shocked, Beauty, thats not how you drink cocktails, youre drinking it, arent you?. Mica put a wad of red hundred dor bills on the bar, I have money, dont worry if I dont pay, have another!. The waitress, Lita, gave her a silent thumbs up, this girl is a bully. Mica drank eight more cocktails and was already raving on the dance floor with Pastora Apostol. Mica is stunningly beautiful and has a superb body that attracts many flirts. One of the handsome young men approached and put his arm around Micas waist, smiling as he osted the half-drunk Mica, Dont you have a boyfriend, beautiful?. Mica curved her lips into a soulful smile and threw her arms around the younger mans neck, This girl is single, do you want to chase me?. Her smile with some drunkenness was even more intoxicating. The young man is so enchanted that he cant wait to have a room with Mica in his arms right now. But Mica touched his chest with a finger and asked teasingly, Do you have any money?. The young man looked at her mischievously, How much do you want?. Mica jabbed him hard in the chest with her finger, moving closer, poking him straight back, Are you, like, rich like Nico?. She doesnt want to pick up a poorer, stingier man. Mica hupped and said to herself, If youre richer than Nico, Ill think about it. After finding a half-drunk Mica on the dance floor, Pastora Apostol rushed to pull her aside and Pastora Apostol kept apologizing, Im sorry, Im sorry, my friend was drunk and crazy! Pastora Apostol bumps into people in her haste as she drags Mica off the dance floor. Im sorry, Im sorry, Im sorry! Matthew is hit in the back. Pastora Apostol, with her arm around a drunken Mica, ran out of the bar, Matthew always thought the girl looked familiar. Mica looked so stunning that Matthew clearly remembered where he had seen her before. Oh Nico the little bride! I said why does she look so familiar? Shit, this little girlfriend is no slouch, out stealing food behind Nicos back. No, Matthew is a public spirited man, he should tell Nico. If not, how pathetic to be green and not know it. Matthew pulled out his phone and called Nico. Nico was slow to answer, freshly showered and with a towel to wipe his damp hair, taking the phone in one hand, Hi, hows it going? Nico was very unenthusiastic. Matthew hummed softly, Its been a long time, you dont miss me, do you?. What do I want with you, to fuck you? Matthew vomited and the ecologists couldnt stop Nico: Mr. Nico ~ theres something I dont know if should say! Rot in your stomach if you dont tell it right! Nico wants to hang up the phone. Matthew yelled back, Come on, Im not done yet! That little girlfriend of yours isnt with you now, is she?. Matthew doesnt seem to mind eating and snacking on things. Nico added, I dont have a girlfriend. No, justst summer when we were ying poker and all of a sudden he came in and lit his cigarette in the booth, wasnt that your new little girlfriend? Matthew is talking about Mica. What is it, say. Didnt you just say you dont have a girlfriend? Nico gritted his teeth, the wordsing out of his teeth in an unkind way, If you dont say something, you can go to hell. Matthew: I saw your little girlfriend on the bar floor dancing with the guys! She was hugging everyone. She was so drunk she didnt even want to leave because she was having such a good time, and her friend finally dragged her away! Nico gritted his teeth, his jaw tense, as he hung up the phone without saying anything. Maniption. She just split up and shes having fun with another man? Does this woman have a fucking heart? Nico threw the phone in his hand straight at the door. Bang. The phone screen, instantly in tatters. Nico brought his hands to his hips, inhaling and exhaling, his chest heaving with rage, cocking his head slightly to the side in anger. Not even Estefani Esquilin, who once turned him green, is as fucking arrogant as Mica. After a long moment, Nico looked at the phone lying quietly on the floor and slid the lump in his throat several times before finally reaching over and picking it up. The phone still worked. Nico ced a call to Campoverde and the man ordered in a cold, expressionless voice on the other end of the line, Find out where Mica is. When Campoverde received the call, he was genuinely confused. In the morning, he was trying to close Mica, and in the afternoon, what was it all about? Campoverde: We are not afraid to ask, not afraid to tell. Okay, Mr. Nico. In this way, Pastora Apostol returned Mica to her apartment in the street of Fiesta del Rio. Mica plopped down on the sofa. The apartment is loft-style on the upper and lower floors, and Pastora Apostol could not get the drunken Mica upstairs by herself. Pastora Apostol took a nket and put it over Mica, Mica, you can stay on the couch for tonight! Mica! Pastora Apostol was about to turn around to pour her a cup of hot boiled water when her hand was pulled by Mica behind her. Nico. Pastora Apostol: Huh? Mica closed her eyes and scolded him, Im blind from sleeping with you for so long! Pastora Apostol caressed her lips, looked at her helplessly, dropped down beside her and asked in a whisper, Mica, are you in love with Nico? Like Like an air. She doesnt like him, hes in cahoots with The Matamoros family! She was never going to like him! The corners of Pastora Apostols mouth twitched. Chapter 1040: He’s Lovely Nico drove aimlessly to the River Feast Road apartments. When he came to his senses, he realized he had reached the bottom of the block of apartments. Its also very creepy. Nico got out of the car and stood next to him for a cigarette before entering the apartment. Pastora Apostol had left the apartment after settling Mica in, and when Nico opened the door and walked in, he saw Mica slumped in a muddy heap on the sofa, one arm sliding down and her fingertips touching the carpet. And her face, half-drunk, half-red, like a piece of sheeps jade with good natural blush, was excessively beautiful. Nico hates drunk women, especially alcoholic women. But Mica is so beautiful that its hard to be annoying, even when shes very drunk. Nico reached over and kicked Micas slender, well-toned calf hanging off the couch. Drunk? This feeling of being kicked in the middle of sleep was something Mica had had, and not for the first time. Mica closed her eyelids and was pierced by a sh of light. In her blurry vision, a slender, tall figure loomed in front of her, the figure of a man who looked like Nico. But then again, it was unlikely to it was Nico. She knew she was drunk and thought she was hallucinating. Mica raised her hand, resting it weakly on her forehead with a tired sigh, You cheated me out of nine million and only now do you want to settle the score with me heh . . its toote to spend it all. I was going to take the nine million and pay it in full. Although houses in The Holy City are very expensive, nine million is not small money and you can buy a very nice apartment in the city for nine million. When she bought the house, she was able to bring her grandmother to live with her in the city. The corners of Micas lips curled at the thought. Nico sat next to her, his back to her, but he couldnt help but turn his head to look at her a couple of times. Mica, drunk but not much sleepier, pressed an arm to her forehead and close to her eyes, instinctively shielding herself from the harsh light, and muttered drunken words in a hoarse voice. The look disheveled to the extreme. Nico didnt want her to feel sofortable, so he reached up to pull her arm away from her eyes and asked fiercely, What did you do with the nine million dors and its gone in a jiffy, did you spend it on a woman? Mica snarled, Im not going to wrap a white boy all liars Nicos desire to strangle her was tempered by the fact that he had the sense to do it. But the next moment, Mica said, I dont do anything to get ripped off but Im happy to rip people off . Nico looked at her coldly with the look of a dead man, what are you ying with?. Mica reached up and pushed the thin halter off her shoulder, it slid down to reveal arger area of snow white skin and scenery, she was quite pleased, Even Nico has said Im quite I could probably fool a lot of people with this . The man stared at her with a cold, ice-heavy stare as the man spoke word for word through gritted teeth, And did Nico ever say that if you dare to turn him green like that, youll be killed? Get killed hehe Micaughed fearlessly as she hugged a pillow and buried her face in it with little pleasure, the Its good that they kill me . theres no point in living anyway As she removed her armor, her side face fell to dejection, and the cloud of grim anger that Nico had suppressed in her heart subsided for no apparent reason. Nico looked at her and asked, Why do you think theres no point in living? Its kind of pointless To obsess about this thing I dont have. Mica keeps smiling, a faint, muffled smile; the woman doesnt really seem to cry much. Indeed, there is no point in living with no attachments and the only desire for revenge. Nico approached her with a lot of anger, but in the end it was like a fist hitting cotton, without a sound. The man watched her for a long time, but finally sighed lightly, stood up, bent down and lifted her up with the thin nket over her. Up the stairs to the bedroom. As Nico was about to take her to bed, Mica suddenly looked at him in a daze, You still want to sleep with me? Before Nico could react, her neck was enveloped by a pair of slender arms and Mica took the initiative to kiss her thin lips, teasing and aroused. She teased, Having slept with them so many times, its not like this is the worst. And, still, in her dreams, in her dreams, sleeping all she wanted. Mr. Nico did I mention youre pretty good at sleeping He was actually abused by a woman. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck and pushed Nico violently onto the bed, both of them falling messily onto the mattress. Nicosrge hand cushioned the back of his head from hitting the counter, and Mica was chained to his arms, her dark, starry eyes fogged with drunkenness, and it was pitiful to watch. Mica reached out and grabbed his shirt, questioningly domineering, Why why do you treat me so badly? Ive been so obedient, what more do you want? Why do you want to help the Matamoros family? Nico I said you can do whatever you want with me but why do you have to help La Matamoros family Why do you have to go against me? Why? Why? You know I hate people who work against me As she stared at him, her eyes, at the corners, blushed slightly, as if she had felt aggrieved. Finally, Nico reached up and gently touched the back of her neck, saying softly, No one is going to go against you. At least, he didnt. Micas soft red lips moved to his ear, her delicate fingertips brushed the bridge of his high, hard nose and grazed the corner of his lips, murmuring as if pouring out bitterness, You know youre kind of cute if you dont hire me? Charming?This is from N?velDrama.Org. Nico thought it was an adjective for cute and frowned, a big man resents it when people use cute to describe him. Mica leaned back against his neck and closed her eyes, too tired to sleep. To Mica, the man who once stood before her pushing a Barbie doll cart was probably cute enough to like. Chapter 1041: Caring for the Single Elderly The Amengual Group building is bathed in the morning sun. When Campoverde pushes his way into the presidents office, he sees Nico with one hand on his head and a pen in the other, long and bony, scribbling on a piece of paper. Nico was so engrossed, as if in thought, that he didnt even notice Campoverdes entrance. Campoverde slowed his steps and crept closer to Nico, ncing at what Nico had written in his notebook. You know that if you dont antagonize me youre still kind of cute ? What the hell? Campoverde read the sentence silently, with a questioning mind, and frowned in disbelief. Why is Mr. Nico getting discouraged these days? Campoverde coughed lightly, Mr. Nico? Thats when Nico looked up and looked back, Whats wrong?. Theres a meetingter. Nico replied absently, clenched his fist to cover his lips and coughed, asking Campoverde with a straight face, What do you think that means? Campoverde picked up the notebook, nced at the words written on the paper and gossiped at them, Mr. Nico, what girl told you this? Man. Nico threw out stiffly. Campoverde choked, held back augh and didnt break it down, analyzing it with a straight face, If its a guy who says that kind of thing to Mr. Nico, hes probably gay. Nico frowned, clearly ufortable. If its a girl saying something like that to Mr. Nico, its probably because shes in love with Mr. Nico, but Mr. Nico has identally pissed her off, so she gets mad and says something like that to him. pretty, the word has two meanings, one, it describes a thing or a person that is just pretty, and the other, it means that the thing or person makes the heart fall in love and can be loved. A dark gleam crossed Nicos eyes, Are you saying shes interested in me, that Im cute to her? Eighty percent. Mr. Nico, which girl wrote this to you, is it . Miss Mica? Nico raised an eyebrow and snatched the book out of Campoverdes hand again, snapped it shut and lectured, Campoverde, why didnt I find you so gossipy before, youre okay with gossiping about the boss? Campoverde: Fuck, what a great guy, he gged him off after all. Nico got up and headed for the conference room in a very good mood. As he made his way to the office door, he reminded Campoverde: By the way, Micas notice doesnt have to be withdrawn. Fuck, just yesterday they were withdrawn and today they say they are not. Hes not afraid that people will think hes a psychopath! Campoverde still replied respectfully, Yes, Mr. Nico. Campoverde thought, You are so gullible that you are in heaven just because peoplepliment you on your handsomeness. By the way Mr. Nico, today the Matamoros Solid Wood Group will send someone to sign the contract, will you receive it personally? Remembering the extortion of five million from The Matamoros family to Mica, Nicos gaze sank slightly and he said, Beltran Matamoros, if he arrives, send him directly to my office. Right. When Beltran Matamoros came to sign in the afternoon, he brought Florencia with him. Upon meeting Nico, Beltran Matamoros was immediately ttering and smiling, Mr. Nico, what an honor, working with the Amengual Group is something I never dreamed of doing in my life. Florencia stood behind Beltran Matamoros, girlish and with her eyes looking shyly at Nico the whole time. Nico said nonchntly, Mr. Beltran, talking about work with your daughter in tow, do you n to propose to your daughter at some point? Beltran Matamoros was stunned, a little embarrassed, and said with a smile, I came to sign with Mr. Nico today, but Florencia was moring that she hadnt seen Mr. Nico for a long time and missed him, so I had no choice but to bring her to meet you. I wouldnt dare leave Miss Florence hanging. Nicos face was expressionless and he did not look at Florence. Florencia bit her lip and looked at Beltran Matamoros, who, seeing Nicos displeasure, whispered to Florencia, Florencia, Im talking to Mr. Nico about work,e out and wait a while. Florencia was reluctant but, fearing the worst, she obeyed and left the office. Once the office door was closed, Nico scanned the contract and opened the door, I can sign this contract, but I have one condition. Beltran Matamoros was a bit stunned, he did not expect Mr. Nico to raise the price in a short time, but he could ept the offer to work with the Amengual Group, as long as Nicos conditions were not so harsh. Mr. Nico, but say no more. The Matamoros family can no longer ckmail Mica under any name, and from now on, The Matamoros family and Mica, from bridge to bridge and from road to road. Mica looked at several properties in session over several days, but found nothing suitable. The agent presented Mica with a few more second homes, which Mica looked at and still didnt like. The agent had been following Mica for a few days, and seeing that she didnt like anything, he couldnt decide what she liked, so he asked her with a smile, Tell me all your requirements, and I will call you when I have found this type of house ording to your requirements, so you dont waste your time. Mica said, good north-south orientation, living room facing south or west facing sun room can be, air convection, venttion should be good, and then themon area is not too much, the best is four square house, the utilization rate is rtively high, if it is a second-hand house, please help me find the finely decorated, the original Japanese wood style and Scandinavian minimalist style can be, the old style is not. The agentughed dryly, Its a little difficult, usually the second-hand decoration is quite old, if you want the more modern kind of decoration you will have to move back in. But Im in a hurry to buy a house and move, and if I wasnt in a hurry to move, I wouldnt have to buy a second hand house, it smells better in a new property. Why, Ill do what I can, but you cant me me if I really cant find it. Mica also knew she had too many bars and was a bit of a difficult go-between, smiling kindly and saying, Please. During this time, Savanna Amengual was always pestering Nico. Nico works in the study while Savanna Amengual sits next to him doing homework. Nico was a bit taken aback and called out to her in a cold voice, Savanna Amengual. Whats wrong? Savanna Amengual was shaking her head, not doing her homework well at all. Why have you been so goodtely? Savanna Amengual said, without looking up, Taking care of societys old bachelors. Nico patted her on the head, Thats all the teachers taught you in school? Savanna Amengual rubbed her head in annoyance, Brother, youre the reason Im not studying well! If you keep patting me on the head, Ill fail my exams and stay here eating and drinking with you. Youre stupid and you me me for it, you were born from the same mother, why is your head made of pasta and you dont think about why? Savanna Amengual spat, I could have taken that!. Nico frowned and pped her again, What nonsense, do your homework. Savanna Amengual chewed on her pencil and walked over to ask, Brother, have you been in contact with Miss Micately? Nico nced over his shoulder and saw that Savanna Amengual was looking at him curiously. Why would I contact her, if she has left me and I have to get to her? Savanna Amengual froze, It was Miss Mica who left you! Nico: Savanna Amenguals eyes twinkled elvishly and she raised an eyebrow at Nico, Brother, do you want to get Miss Mica back? Savanna Amengual, have you been eating too much and worrying too much? Savanna Amengual growled at his insensitivity, took out her cell phone and deliberately said, Even if you dont want my help, donte begging when the timees, Im meeting Miss Mica to eat French food! Nicos eyes darkened slightly and his eyes unconsciously nced at the screen of Savanna Amenguals phone. Savanna Amengual sent a Facebook message to Mica: Miss Mica, what are you doing these days? I would like to meet you for a movie. There, Mica has just arrived home, her legs broken after a few days of house hunting, and is lying on the couch replying to Savanna Amenguals Facebook, Ive been looking at houses for a few days and havent found the right one yet, so I may not be able to spend time with you. Savanna Amengual turned to Nico and said, Bro! I have good news and bad news for you! Which one do you want to hear? Good news. The good news is that Miss Mica has been looking for a house recently. Nicos face darkened, what kind of good news is that? The bad news is that Nico interrupted her, The bad news is that Mica is nning to move out of my apartment. Uh bro, you guessed it. Savanna Amengualughed awkwardly. Savanna Amengual said, Brother, Miss Mica said she had been looking for a suitable second home for days. Nicos eyes twinkled and a thought made him raise his eyebrows slightly as he leaned toward Savanna Amengual and said, Ask her which agent she turned to for a house. Savanna Amengual asked, Miss Mica said she went to a home agency. At 10 p. m., Mica finished showering and set out for an early night and to see more of the house during the summer vacation. Just as I was about to fall asleep, a call came from the lovers agent. Miss Mica, I found you the kind of house you want! You are in luck, there is an owner who just put a second home up for sale tonight, he took pictures and a video, I have seen it and it is perfect for what you are looking for, tomorrow when I get the keys I will let you know and show it to you, how about it?N?velDrama.Org content. Yes please contact tomorrow. Chapter 1042: This Girl’s Heart, Dead Black, Dead Black In the middle of the night, Matthew received a call from Nico. Are you calling me in the middle of the night to buy me a drink or to pick up a girl? Nico was standing by the window with the phone in his hand and talking on the phone, Neither, just so you know, the house I gave you earlier I put on the inte and Im going to sell it. Matthew: Pfft cough cough! What, you gave it to me and you list it on the inte to sell it? Nico, thats not very nice of you to do that! Have you forgotten that I havent transferred that house to you yet, its not yours yet? Matthew: Nico, are you going broke? If youre in real trouble, open up to a friend, and friends are avable to help you. Nico cursed, Break your mothers back, dont corrupt the old man! Then what else is it that you sell your house for no reason? At the mention, Nico squared his shoulders, By the way, I need to ask you a favor tomorrow. Whats the rush? He knows a client whos buying a house. Mateo was a man of habit and had a vague hunch that something was up, and now that Nico was asking, he smiled dejectedly, Who is it? Nico didnt beat around the bush: As you wish, Mica. No, you want to gift someone a house for a youngdy, why beat around the bush and note out in person? Nico thinks about it that girl is really screwed up, he really doesnt know what he wants from her. Mateo remembered something and said, No, even if I went to meet Mica, the girl would have seen me and recognized me as your brother, so wouldnt that still be a mistake? Nico snorted disdainfully, She only met you oncest year, youre up to your ears, dont worry, she wont remember you. Why, how can you be so sure? I look so distinguished, hell remember me. Nico zapped him, Remember you my ass, she was looking at me all over the booth, she doesnt remember any of you three. Matthew shakes his headughing, Do you know who she was or wasnt looking at? Because I remember she was looking at Adam. Look, my ass, if she dared to look, I would have thrown her right there. Mateos chest heaved with a chuckle and a look of food, I remember you were pretending to be pretty deep, not even looking at the girl, I dare say you were looking at her and not at other men. Youre hiding something, Nico. Fuck off. Dont drop the ball on me tomorrow. With that said, Nico hung up. Matthew: Tsk, this is a begging gesture for a job, isnt it? Like a grandfather. The next afternoon, the lovers agent made an appointment to view the property with the owner and Mica. The appointment is at 2:30 pm. Matthew drove slowly to the Bayside. Mica and the agent arrived ten minutes early and waited for Matthew for almost half an hour. Matthew caught a glimpse of Mica as she got out of the Maserati. It is said that a beautiful woman is truly a beautiful woman, and wherever she is, you can tell at first nce. Nico is a real charmer. There are many beautiful women today, but a beauty of Micas caliber, who is also purely natural and unaltered, is a rare sight indeed. Matthew walked over and greeted the agent and Mica with a smile, Sorry about the traffic, you didnt wait long, did you?. The agent knew the owner was a wealthy man and didnt dare offend him. If the deal went through, he would have enoughmission for a year. Lets go in. Mica didnt say much and the three of them entered the elevator together. The agent and Mica stood at the front, with Matthew staying slightly behind the elevator. The elevator has mirrored walls and Mica cant help but look through the mirror at the owners behind her, always thinking shes seen them somewhere before. Matthews solid appearance is not one that can be casually forgotten either. Its just that Mica couldnt remember where shed seen him before, only that he looked familiar. The elevator reached the thirteenth floor and the agent held the door, allowing the owner and buyer to exit first, followed closely behind. Matthew walked in as he introduced the house, This house was originally owned by a friend of mine, his business was miserable and he couldnt afford to pay me, so he transferred the house to me, now the owner is me, the title to the house is clear, there is nothing wrong with it, and I donte to live here much, the house hard set up and decor, they are all top quality, I want to buy arge vi, the money in my hand is not enough, thats why I n to sell this house. Thats why I intend to sell the house, otherwise the lot is so good house, the decoration of the top, nine million, I will not sell it, even if the knife is on my neck . Matthew is like aedian, he drips with words as well. Matthew opened the door and the three of them went in together. The house is veryrge, one hundred and eighty square feet ofrge floor, foreign minimalist decorating style, the whole tone of the decor is very clean and very high ss, the living room is a whole big floor, the sun shines in the house is very bright, not to mention the venttion, open windows, the wind in the house freely walk. Matthew introduced: This house, underfloor heating, central air conditioning, are good, I said this price you then increase a million or so are profitable, my friend to buy this house, spent 20 million, now nine million fold your hands, count your luck . Mica: How this guy is like aic relief. Mica looked at the house, and the agent whispered to Mica: Miss Mica, its a very nice house, its a luxury house, it only cost nine million, I would buy it if I had the money, what do you think? Mica reflected, This house does suit me, but nine million is not a small amount and I would like to think about it. Im still considering it, its hard to find a house of this style with a budget of nine million dors like you asked for. I think the owner is really short of money, but if he is not desperate for money and has no problems with his brain, he is still going to buy this house for more than 20 million. He bought this house a few years ago for 20 million, now I look at the price of this area, this house sells for 25 million is very good to sell. Just a few days ago, our colleague sold a house in this neighborhood, the owner sold it for 30 million, without leaving a single penny. Im afraid that if its toote, someone will offer a higher price than you and the house will disappear. Mica looked at the house and knew that it was indeed worth more than nine million, but she still had to have some savings on top of it. Thest time her grandmother got suddenly ill, she had taught her that if you dont have savings on you, its easy to fall apart if theres an emergency. Can you help me negotiate with thendlord again? If its cheaper, Ill buy it outright. The agent was put on the spot, This house, its hard to get the price down again, I think. But I really want to buy it, could you go talk to the owner again for me? Seeing Micas sincere look, the agent smiled and said, Forget it, I will speak for you because Miss Mica is a beautiful woman, but if the owner really doesnt agree, we cant do anything, the house does cost more than nine million. Matthew really did not expect, this girl still want to kill the price, anxious: I say you, you do not look at the beautiful young woman to help her, I am also your client, you can not help a head of it, you speak in good conscience, this nine million house, it is not the brains of the pit will be sold at this price. Agent: Mr. Matthew, how can you call yourself when you say that? Matthew: h, h, h, hes calling Nico brainless! Matthew nces at Mica in the big open kitchen, a small-breasted, narrow-waisted girl. Nine million and still have to kill the price, what a ck heart. Matthew waved his hand, Come on,e on, Im going to make a phone call to discuss it with my wife, shell probably scold me.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. The agent saw Matthew relent and smiled, Yes, yes, please, Mr. Matthew. Matthew went to the bathroom, closed the door and called Nico. Your little girlfriend says nine million is too much and wants you to sell it to her for less, will you sell it? Nico cursed on the other end of the phone, Fuck it. 9 million is still too fucking expensive, why not give it to him for free? 8, 5 million, no less. Matthewughed at him, 8, 5 million, a fraction of the total price of the house, why dont you just give it to him and cut the bullshit. What do you know, Im not doing anything for nothing. Get to work. Matthew: Yes, I take orders, selling you a broken house, I didnt make any profit. Matthew came out of the bathroom, walked back into the living room and said with a face of circumstance, My wife said, 8, 5 million, no cheaper, you guys feel your conscience and prove it, this house sells for 8, 5 million, whos sick. The agent thought it was a done deal and nodded with a smile, Yes, yes, Mr. Matthew is right, this house, at 8, 5 million, is a bargain for anyone who can buy it, Ill buy it outright if I have the money, Miss Mica, how about it? You have made your offer, is it enough? But Mica said, I only have eight million, if it was eight million I would have bought it for a price, but I dont think Ill go any further, maybe Im not meant to have this house, forget it. Matthew: Shit, theres still to cut! This girls heart is really ck and dead! Mica politely said, Mr. Matthew, excuse me. With these words, Mica lifted her feet and left. Matthew became anxious, Wait, wait! Ill call my wife again and ask her! Dont go yet! If Mica had run away, Nico would have beaten him to death. Mica was also stunned, she didnt expect the owner to want to sell to her, was she really crazy? Matthew sighed and took his phone to the bathroom to call Nico again. This time, he didnt curse, Nico couldnt help but explode. Eight million, you think Im a fool? Id sell it to you if I had a brain fart. Matthew: Then lets not sell him, like a fool. Nico was quiet for a while and said, Forget it, I dont need that million, for his pity, lets sell it for eight million. Matthew: You really have a fucking scandalous brain. Mateo came out of the bathroom and said, Miss Mica, you are lucky, you have caught a great bargain, my wife promised to sell it for 8 million, if you kill the price again I will . andmitted suicide. Micas eyes lit up, Eight million, deal!. Matthew: Deal deal. This house is not a sale, its a gift and a fools errand, too. Chapter 1043: Mr. Nico, you’ve drawn a blank on me. Sitting in the Lovers Conference Room as the contract was officially signed, Mica looked at Matthew and still felt familiar. She nced at Matthews signature and couldnt resist asking, Mr. Matthew, havent we met somewhere before? Matthewughed reluctantly, Although Miss Mica is a great beauty, Miss Mica flirting with me in such an old-fashioned way is a bit old-fashioned, and besides, Im married and not having affairs.N?velDrama.Org content. Mica smiled slightly and did not exin. Anyway, it would be impossible to exin to a narcissist like him eight hundred times. The contract for the purchase and sale of the property was signed without any problems. Matthew handed Mica all the keys and thebination to the front door lock, and when he finally left, he couldnt resist saying, What a lucky life for a girl, only a big, dumb man would sell you a house, a lucky life, a lucky life, a lucky life. Is Mr. Matthew congratting me on my good fortune or on his own kind heart? Matthew rubbed his nose andughed dryly twice, Allpliments, allpliments. After buying the house in Bayshore, Mica found a movingpany and prepared to relocate. Savanna Amengual said to Nico, Brother, Miss Mica is moving! Are we going to help her move? Nico added, Go if you want to. In fact, Savanna Amengual made an appointment with Mica to help her move. Recently Pastora Apostol was in South City to catch up with the stars and Mica got movers and things packed up and they didnt need much help. So Savanna Amengual came to help her move, and help her pack her things. Upon arriving at her home in Aqua, Savanna Amengual opened the door and eximed, Miss Mica, isnt it lonely living alone in such a big house? Mica said, Ill bring my grandmother to live with me in a while, when she gets fixed up. Oh. Thats not thinking about her brother. Savanna Amengual didnt know the property belonged to Nico, who owned a lot of property, which Savanna Amengual never cared about. There was a contract for the sale of a house on a small European coffee table, and Savanna Amengual was bored when she flipped through it and saw Matthews name in bold letters on the signature. Matthew? This is Brother Matthews house, huh? muttered Savanna Amengual. Mica was helping Savanna Amengual pour water and handed her a ss of water, wondering, Do you know the original owners of this house? I know him, but I dont know if its the same person. Mica always found the whole thing odd and asked, What did the Mateo you mentioned look like, do you have a photo? Savanna Amengual opened her phone and scrolled through Facebook and her circle of friends, and she had Matthews Facebook. I remember one time Brother Rabago Rn sent me a picture of their meeting, and Brother Matthew was in it. I will look for the chat log. Savanna Amengual was quick to find the photograph, an image of a prestigious entertainment venue, dimly lit but enough to make out the general appearance of the people. In the picture is Nico and the man sitting next to Nico is Matthew. Miss Mica, the Matthew who sold you the house is this Matthew? Mica affirmed, Thats him. She finally remembered where she had seen this Matthew before. Last summer, she went to a bar booth to block Nico when he was ying cards with three other men, including Matthew. No wonder he looked familiar. Such a coincidence? But Brother Matthew must have a lot of properties too, and it doesnt seem unusual to run into them. Mica sensed something wasnt right about the whole process of buying and selling the house, and asked, Savanna, this Matthew, is he married? Savanna Amengual shook her head and nudged her little mouth to say, Brother Matthew doesnt even have a girlfriend, he hangs out with my brother every day. Hes just not a good person. Mica: Indeed, its a scam. So, the house belongs to Nico. Mica got up from the couch and looked at the house. Heh, she should have thought, eight million, what kind of donkey-brained owner would sell her this house. So, the house, is it a breakup fee? Savanna Amengual plops down on the couch, Miss Mica, whats wrong, did Brother Matthew take your money? Thats not true, I killed the price very hard, I guess Matthew and the big stupid had internal injuries. The big fool, who is the big fool? Micha: your brother ah. But Mica didnt say anything. You cant be a man who gets a good deal. In the evening, Mica invites Savanna Amengual to dinner. Savanna Amengual posted two photos in her circle of friends, a picture of a French meal and a selfie of Mica and Savanna Amengual resting their heads strikingly. Attached text: poisoning at midnight [skip]. Nicos frown could have killed a fly when he saw Savanna Amenguals message in his circle of friends. Fuck, not only did she dump him, but she also kidnapped his sister. Here, Savanna Amengual is dining French-style andining, Miss Mica, you dont know that ever since you broke up with my brother, hes been acting like a middle-aged man in menopause, with his face in the air every day. Savanna Amengual adds fuel to the fire with an all-too-realistic look, and Mica inexplicably feels a little guilty that she was the one who brought up the end of the rtionship after all. And, that house Mica pulled out her phone and looked at it, finally opening Nicos Facebook dialog box and asking, Mr. Nico, did you sell me the house in Bayshore? After sending the message, a red exmation mark appeared in the dialog box, her message had not been sent. A row of small white letters underneath indicates that the other person has friend verification enabled and that you are not yet their friend. Please send a friend verification request first, and only after the other person has verified it will you be able to chat. Mica: In fact, Nico deleted his Facebook. Whats the grudge? Mica was so angry that she simply deleted Nico as well. Later, during the French meal, Savanna Amengual whispered in Micas ear that Nico was poor h h h, but Mica had no more sympathy and viciously ate a piece of tripe and chewed it to pieces. Nico was a bit bored at home alone, so he prepared a game and only Matthew was avable. Not wanting to do any strenuous exercise in the middle of the night, the two took to ying pool in the private living room. Matthew remembered the other day when he bought and sold a room with Mica, he couldnt help but spit out, What kind of girlfriend are you getting, you have such a ck heart you cant have this girl, sooner orter youre going to hit the wall. Nico growled as he leaned over to point at the billiard balls, Am I being set up by a woman?. I dont know about other women, but this girl is definitely not easy to pick up, how realistic is she, what kind of woman is she if she doesnt have a little fantasy factor? Nico raised an eyebrow and disliked him, The dumbest and the stupidest thing fits you. Dont think youre asking Adam and Rabago Rn and the others to meet that Mica of yours, Adam must have the same opinion as me. Forget it, Adam and Rabago Rn havent figured it out for themselves yet. Matthew growled, I can see that, right now youre defending Mica all you can, and it doesnt bother you that shes raged against your house? Isnt it your house? threw Nico flippantly. Matthew pped his forehead, Not to say hes still a good brother. Matthew was quiet for a while, came to his senses and reflected, But its not unreasonable for you to be obsessed with that Mica. With those legs, you wouldnt get tired of ying with them in a year. Were you looking at her boobs? Matthew rubbed his nose and chuckled dryly, Isnt that the beauty everyone wants to see more of? Bang! Nicos pool cue, primed backwards hard, mmed hard into his abdomen. Matthew: Ugh it hurts! I wont look at it anymore! Geez what a weird baby you dont let people see! You dont let people look at her on her walk either? What do you care, look at her again and Ill gouge your eyes out! Matthew: line, women are really more important than brothers. Here, after Mica and Savanna Amengual finished their French dinner, Mica hailed a cab to take Savanna Amengual home. Savanna Amengual continued the routine: Miss Mica, Im afraid to go back alone, will you give me a ride?. But this time, Mica was unfazed and said, It wont be dangerous, so if you are afraid, just keep calling me from the car and hang up when you are safely home. Savanna Amengual: damn Miss Mica has too much intelligence to fool. Finally, Savanna Amengual returned home on her own. Mica returned alone to the shore of the bay. She just moved in and theres still a lot of stuff in the house she hasnt tidied up. Mica went home, put on her house clothes and started packing again. When she opened a drawer in her study, she saw a picture frame in the drawer. The picture in the frame was a photo of Nico and Savanna Amengual taken together when they were young. Hmph, thats all the skill you need to cheat. Mica pulls the frame down and takes a look at it. In the photo, Nico is still a teenager and Savanna Amengual is still very small, standing short next to her brother, her little face pink and her lips pursed in disgust. It must be said that the handsome ones are handsome from childhood. Although the young man in the photo is youthful, his astringent and bandit temperament has already seen the first models, and his eyes are unbridled and haughty. Mica cant help butugh when she remembers that the wife Mateo is talking about is probably Nico. This man, what a twist. Nico had just gotten into his car in the parking lot after ying pool with Mateo when he received a text message from Mica on his phone. Mica: Mr. Nico, you have pictures left at my house. Nico: Pictures? Does he still have pictures of the blue sea? Damn Matthew, dont you ever pack your house before you buy or sell it? At Micas tone, he could taste her mockery and surveince through the screen. Nico gritted his teeth and replied to Mica with an authoritative tone, Send it to me. Mica: Running errands for five hundred. Shit, are you on the money? Nico: Facebook forward. Mica slowly recalled, Mr. Nico, youve knocked me out. Nico: [Mini Theater]. Nico: Mica,e back, Im bored. Mica: Why did youe back, to fight with you? Nico: Quarrel its okay, isnt it? [Very cold smiling face] Mica: 1 million for a fight. Nico: A fucking fight is more expensive than a fuck, so its better to getid. Mica: [Goodbye] Chapter 1044: Mr. Nico, have some decency, you’re an adult. Half an hourter, a ck Hummer pulls up underneath the Bayshore Community. The house, which Nico bought five years ago, when he was barely twenty-one, when he had just graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, had not yet inherited the family business, and had made the first big money of his life after some dangerous business dealings with the League organization. At that time, when I was young, I loved bigkefront condos, and thats when I bought the Bayshore Horizon. But he was pretty busy during those two years, and when he actually bought the property, he didnt have much time toe and live there, and was still floating overseas. I never thought that the house he worked so hard to buy would now fall lightly into Micas hands. Nico jumped out of the Hummer, yanked the door shut and walked lightly into the apartment. Mica put on her pajamas in the closet, ready to go over her dramatic y and go to bed. So, she had just undressed when a firm chest pressed behind her. Mica was startled and shrieked, thinking the house had been burrized. But when she turned around, she saw Nico staring coldly at her with dark eyes. Mr. Nico How did you get in here? Nico growled lightly, Can you change thebination on the lock to something moreplicated, just press and it unlocks? Ah, yes, Micasbination lock uses the samebination as in the River Feast Road apartment and it hasnt been changed. She uses an overlyplicated one and tends to forget it herself. With a quick nce, Nico caught a glimpse of Micas top, in a little white tank top, and she had pajamas in hand before she had a chance to change. Mica felt his hot gaze sweep over her body and unconsciously took the nightgown in her hand to cover her chest. Nico growled coldly, what about defending him? I havent seen or touched you anywhere, thats all there is to cover. There was a look of banditry in the mans yful gaze. When Mica thought about it, she simply stood in ce and said, Im going to change, Mr. Nico will go out first. Nicos eyes wavered and rested on her heaving chest. Shes not small, no wonder Matthew was staring at her. And this tiny waist, its too thin, have you lost weight? When he first walked in, he saw her bare back and the two little nooks and crannies at the back of her waist, and Nico wanted to reach out and press them. How can a womans waist grow so beautifully, slim and not parched, young and white. The dress in the smallest size is too big for her waist, I think. Nico couldnt help but think some more as Mica clutched at her clothes and said, If you donte out, I will. Nico pulled her back and gave her a warning, Dont dress like that at home in the future, and dont be afraid of people taking pictures of you. Mica: Since when does she wear this at home, she was about to change and he suddenly burst in. Besides, who was going to film her, if not him?Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. When Mica came out of the checkroom after changing into her pajamas, she saw Nico sitting on the couch with his two long legs on the small low table in front of her, as rxed as if he were in his own home. Mica picked up the photo and walked over to him, kicked his long legs and tossed it to him, There you go, take it. Nico scanned the photo of him and Savanna Amengual, Whats wrong with leaving it here, calling me toe get this in the middle of the night, you want me toe see you, dont you?. Why is this person so brazen? When did I ask you toe and get it, you came uninvited, besides, I already told you it was a childish picture, you cane back during the day to get it, besides, we broke up, can you stop being so self-conscious? I dont know you very well. Nico had never seen her exin so much in one breath, her long legs went down and he stood up and walked over to her, staring at her with a beautiful seductive eyebrow, Are you in a hurry? Mica wanted to p him to death, pressing her palm against his handsome face and pushing him away, Mr. Nico had his picture taken too,e back. Mica had just turned away when Nico grabbed her hand, How did you know I had taken you off Facebook, did you text me? Sending what, that I miss you? Or begging to get back together? Nico stood behind her, his face downcast, looking at her with mocking eyes, watching her with a look of amusement. The corners of Micas eyes twitched slightly: she swore she had never seen anyone with such impudence. Go ahead, why dont you say something, I guessed it? she continues in the same wannabe executioner tone. The man has no shame. Mica took a deep breath, turned her head towards him and smiled, I wanted to thank Mr. Nico for selling me this house for cheap, but since Mr. Nico has passed me out, Ill stick to being a transient. Talking to me now about being a transient, howe you werent embarrassed when you took this house of mine? Mica replied with a polite smile, Didnt Mr. Nico ask your husband toe and deal with me? I dont know Mr. Nicos husband, so how do I know its Mr. Nicos house? If I knew it was Mr. Nicos house, I wouldnt have bought it even if I had been asked in a pnquin. Nico frowned, My husband? Im an old man, where is my husband? Matthew, arent you Mr. Nicos wife, whom Matthew calls so softly? Im curious, Mr. Nico, you didnt break up with me because you were in love with Matthew, did you? Mica flirted with him, and when she finished, she gave Nico a scheming smile as if she was still in charge, I originally thought Mr. Nico must be an attacker, but to my surprise, Mr. Nico is a zero, I was wrong. What a mess of unpleasant things. With those words, Mica turned around and headed for the bedroom, when Nico grabbed her and pushed her onto the couch behind him. Mica looked at him with very teary eyes, What are you doing, lying down to go with Mateo, why me?. The mans long strong arms mmed her down on the couch, with amanding tone, For a million dors, you are responsible for straightening me out. Mica: Shame on her! Nico looked at her with evil eyes, This job, do you want to do it?. Fuck Fuck a ghost! Mica pushed him away and Nico copsed on the couch like mud, without a single sharpness in his body, like a squishy teenager smoothing his forehead and having no intention of leaving. Mica got a little annoyed and looked at him, Mr. Nico, can you have a little decency, we are all adults Suddenly, Nico reached out, pulling her back, and Mica fell into hisp. Nico shackled her, his gaze dangerous andpelling, and Micas heart skipped a beat. Leaving me and taking my house, asking my sister to move you, and now making mee pick up my photos in the middle of the night and sending me usations on Facebook that Ive disconnected you. mica, is this what adults do? Is this a human thing to do? What is this serious shit youve got going on? Mica: Mr. Nico, now youre acting like a bum. Well Her chin was cupped by the mans long fingers, the breath was released from her lips and her surroundings were instantly surrounded by his intense hormonal scent, going nk for a moment. As we kissed, we couldnt tell who was taking the initiative. The womans slender hands unconsciously wrapped around his neck, her eyes flirtatious as silk, Now this, is this what adults are supposed to do? Hmm? Nico let out a chuckle and bit his lip hard, Arent you enjoying yourself? Owing it. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck and touched the short, rough, spiky hair at the nape of his neck, panting slightly. Pulling the cart anding after me, Mr. Nico, who do we owe?. Chapter 1045: Iced mineral water, fire extinguishing. Nicosrge hand, feeling around Micas waist, touched the small swirl at the back of her waist and pressed hard. Mica takes hisrge, slender hand and gently reminded him, Mr. Nico, I forgot to mention that I have my period. Nico frowned. Its just a period. exined Mica. The mans face darkened and he pinned her against the couch, his dangerous gaze locked on her, Deliberately ying games with me?. Mica that decline and move the small face is full of sincerity, do not dare, Im not toote to say, who kissed in, when I have time to remember, you are Before the words came out of her mouth, Nico had grabbed her chin and kissed her hard. Micas heartbeat altered, thinking she was going to be bathed in blood But after this almost rude and fierce kiss, Nico released her. Mica gave a big sigh, as she had just thought she was going to turn into an animal. Nico walked to the open kitchen, opened the fridge and scanned it, empty of everything, and no iced drinks. Nico was furious, Not even cold water? Mica came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist, cocking her head and winking at him, not without provocation, Ill lend you the bathroom to put out the fire. Damn it, goblins! Nico pushed her violently against the fridge door, and even though it was a three-door fridge, the force was so strong that the fridge shook and Micas little heart fluttered. Nico grabbed her hands and imprisoned them against the fridge door, his tall, erect body swept across them in another deep kiss. Wait a few days and see what I do to you! blurted Nico in her ear with gritted teeth and ferocity. Without waiting for Mica toe to, Nico had already turned around and gone to the bathroom to take a cold shower to put out the fire. For a moment, Mica stood frozen by the fridge, her lips still on fire. Mica picks up her phone and orders a takeaway, a case of mineral water. By the way Facebook to Pastora Apostol: Im back with Nico. Pastora Apostol Cutie: !!!!! Pastora Apostol: Tell me quickly how to get back together? Mica answered directly with two words, Go to the kidneys?. She didnt know how she had reconciled with him in a hurry. Driven by Nico. However, she wasnt going to go through with it. Pastora Apostol: Congrattions to Mica, who is back with her handsome, rich, well-endowed father. There arent many consortiums like Nico in this world. Mica listened to Pastora Apostols poisoned chicken soup for a while and considered that the pros of getting back with Nico seemed to outweigh the cons. Nico came out of the bathroom after his shower and the case of mineral water delivered by the delivery man arrived. Mica carried the case of mineral water to the fridge and was picked up by Nico halfway through. Whats so heavy? The man frowned for a few moments. Mica said, Arent you going to drink cold water? Nico took the case of water to the cooler, where Mica unpacked it and took several bottles and put them in the cooler. One of the bottles was handed to Nico, Drink it and put out the fire. Nico gave a disgusted look at the mineral water, a popr brand of mineral water, a supermarket product he normally didnt even touch. This mineral water, are you sure you can drink it? Cant you buy better mineral water for your consortium? Are you trying to poison your consortium? Mica: ?Y? Mica took the bottle out of his hand: Dont drink it if you dont want to. Is this mineral water, at eight or nine dors a bottle, not good enough? Should you drink gold water? Nico pursed his thin lips and coldly took the mineral water from her hand, unscrewed it with a grimace and took a long drink. Suddenly the back of Micas neck was cold, Nicos big hand grabbed the back of her neck, he lowered his head and poured half of the mineral water into Micas mouth. Mica almost choked. In the gloom, Nicos gaze was deep and dark as he stared at her, sneering under his eyes, You cant poison me alone. Micas ears burned as he looked at her. Nico looked at the box of mineral water and was in a very good mood. He took the bottle of water andy down quietly next to the couch. Mica put a few more bottles of mineral water in the fridge, packed them and then looked at the man lying on the couch with the TV on. Nico is watching Patrick. What a childish thing to do. Mica had just walked over when she got caught in Nicos arms. Mica asks, Like watching Patrick, huh? Nico: Its random, if you donte with your period, Im going to see some Patrick, its a childish thing to do. cough cough cough. Mica pulled Nicos arm away and looked at him with a straight face, Mr. Nico, theres something I have to tell you. Tell me. Mica said, We can get back together, but I have one condition. Nico gave her a good look, Was the case of mineral water just now a favor?. Tell me, what do you want? asked Nico bluntly. Mica said, I know there is a thriller IP novel called Corpse Language on the Inte recently, it is very hot, I have read both the novel and the script, it happens that this drama is also looking for actors recently, I want to y the female lead in this drama. Speaking of corpses, a thriller novel, it is a hit on the, and many in the industry believe that if the cast is good and the acting is good, there is a 60 percent chance that it will be a hit. In recent years, after a flurry of gushers, film and television productions have tended more and more tobels like high reputation, acting talent and conscientious scripts, and its nothing new that every time a breakout hit is a small-budget production drama kills it and bes a dark horse. So many people, having clicked on Corpse Talk, are unlikely to see this show fail just because of the Corpse Talk script. Even if the traffic doesnt explode, Im afraid word of mouth will kill it. Mica has chosen wisely. Nico leaned in close to her, his eyes looking straight at her, Why are you acting like this? I think hes going to be on fire. You want the fire that badly? asked Nico rhetorically. Mica couldnt deny it, Mr. Nico didnt see me because he thought I could be a hit and make money? Nicos dark eyes fixed on her for a moment, his eyes seemed cold, seemingly indifferent, as the man stood up and walked straight to the bedroom, only dropping a cold, Depends on my mood. Mica sat in the living room, watching Patrick for a while, and was silent for a long time, pondering a question. So, what exactly is Nicos mood? Like a gust of wind, it came out of nowhere. Inside the nannys car. Estefani Esquilin took off her ck sunsses and asked her agent, Did you get the information on the woman I asked you to look into? The agent handed her the information and said, This Mica, it looks like she just made her debut, she was raised by Mr. Nico, she was in two TV series that were not aired, one of them was a roadie role, but in the big production of Top of the Clouds that will be aired next year, she is the third female character, she has a big role, she has quite a few scenes opposite the male lead Solomon Olivo A lot.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Estefani Esquilin flipped through Micas profile and finally her eyesnded on Micas photo, Hmm, a fox face. The agent said, This Mica, with her beautiful, soulful, talking eyes, is well suited for the big camera. Estefani Esquilin had a glint of jealousy in her eyes, Nice eyes, theyre the foxy eyes she used to seduce Mr. Nico, arent they?. The agent reassured her, But dont worry, if Mr. Nico really likes her and really spoils her, how can he let her stay with him for more than a year before giving her a full-fledged role? Besides, I hear this Mica has been with Mr. Nico for so long that shell even run away to work as a group actress on her own. Estefani Esquilin scoffed and scoffed, So it seems that Mr. Nico doesnt care about her, if he did he would have kept her in captivity, why would he let her run around the set as a group actress? The agent nodded, Yes, if you really like her, you would have already spent the resources, so you dont have to worry about it, Mr. Nico is a nostalgic and caring person, when Mr. Nico was so fond of you, after a while, when he is over being angry, you can cajole him again, what is Mica? Estefani Esquilin says Mica is a piece of work, but she has a thorn in her side. This Mica, absolutely had to find a way to get away from Mr. Nico to avoid a long night. The agent handed Estefani Esquilin the script for Ha el corpse, By the way, Estefani, take a look at the script for Ha el corpse, its very well written and logical, I hope you get the female lead in Ha el corpse, so we could take advantage of the word of mouth of Ha el corpse to turn the market around. Estefani Esquilin frowned, What kind of murder mystery is this? I dont want to be in a y where there are dead bodies and a stinking sewer. Knowing that Estefani Esquilin is a spoiled and ill-tempered young woman, the agent smiled and said, Youngdy, be patient, if we get the female lead of Corpse Whisper, you could harness the power of this drama and get back on top of your flow. However, there are already several flower girls who have their eyes on Corpse Whispers female lead, with the power we have now behind us, we may not be able to grab the other party. When Estefani Esquilin heard this from her agent, she became more and more arrogant and said, Im Mr. Nicos man, who dares to steal resources from me? The female lead of this corpsenguage is just a matter of me talking to Mr. Nico, just wait and see, this drama, I will definitely get the female lead. The agent smirked, the motivation technique was working for Estefani Esquilin, Its good that you have that fighting spirit. Chapter 1046: Officially announcing the casting of the female lead. Mica was awakened by a hypnotic string of calls from Pastora Apostol. Pastora Apostol gushed with excitement on the other end of the line, Mica, I thought you said you had reconciled with Nico? Yes, what is it? Look at Twitter, howe Nico got back together with Estefani Esquilin?. Mica froze, Estefani Esquilin? Estefani Esquilin is suspected to be back with the Amengual Group! There are pictures and the truth! Mica grabbed her tablet and clicked on the hotspot, and the tweet that broke the news instantly gathered 30. 000ments, 100. 000 likes and 50. 000 retweets in thest three hours. Mica frowned, so hot. Click on the raw image to see a somewhat blurry picture of Estefani Esquilin hugging Nico inside the Moon Lake vi, and from the image, it looks like the two are very close. Especially when Estefani Esquilin looks at Nico and Nico looks at her, its a beautiful sight to behold. Did you call Nico and ask him? Mica blurted out, Ha, I was there the day the two of them hugged. What, Mica, why didnt I know you were so tolerant before? Mica is not one to hold anything back, It seems that Estefani Esquilin came to meet Nico again that day, but in the end she was chased away by Nico. As for the provenance of this photo, I think it was stolen by Estefani Esquilin herself, and the news, too, was taken by Estefani Esquilin herself took the initiative to break the news. Holy cow, this Estefani Esquilin is so green-brown, this is an attempt to force the issue! Mica frowned and thought, Actually, I dont understand, if Estefani Esquilin knows Mr. Nico, she shouldnt have broken this story. could it be because of something else? Ah, yes, Mica, I just remembered that I saw a press releasest night that Estefani Esquilin has been cast as the female lead in the hit IP drama Corpse Speaks! Are you making so much noise so that the financiers will see the hype and get the female lead? Mica rubbed her neck, Thats probably true. Pastora, I have a few more things to do, so Ill hang up now. Hey, Im not done gossiping yet Just as Nico finished his meeting, Campoverde hurriedly asked, Mr. Nico, Estefani Esquilins revtion that hes back with her has made the news, should it be taken down? The man tapped his slender fingers on the workbench desk and was wondering if he should take it down when a Facebook message rang. It was from Mica: Mr. Nico, are youing to dinner tonight? Ive bought a lot of food. Nicos thin lips hitched as he looked at the phone interface and said directly to Campoverde, No need, since Estefani Esquilin wants to pump for free, let her do it. Buy a hot search for a million or so, to say the least. Campoverde: Thats it? Nico raised an eyebrow, lifted a hand to tug at the tie around his neck and said, By the way, inform the cast of Corpse Talk that I have a rmendation for the female lead. Campoverde froze, not answering, Estefani Esquilin?. Nico gave him a cold look, Are you blind?. Campoverde: the official image of the deadliest. He wondered how Estefani Esquilin could have chosen Mr. Nico as the female lead when she had already turned him green. Oh, is that Miss Mica? The female protagonist of Corpse Speaks does not have much role, such as the male forensic assistant, some role in the male protagonist, the female protagonist is considered a green leaf, but the female protagonist of Corpse Speaks is well put together, intelligent, little to say, every time the case is solved, and find the key points, in the description of the novel, the female protagonist is not only ice smart, but also white and beautiful, is a high mountain flower. Mica, who first appears before the audience, ys this kind of role, which is quite pleasing to the eye and helps to establish an on-screen image of a beautiful person, with few words and an intelligent brain, who takes the path of traffic. This scenario, coupled with Micas own face value, will easily be a screen-licking goddess in big granny music videos, and its no problem to step out of the circle. Mica is washing vegetables in the sink at her Bayshore home. A phone call from Pastora Apostol was shocking: Mica! Youve won the lottery. Mica was too busy shopping for groceries at the supermarket this afternoon to slip on Twitter, Whats up? The official Twitter of Corpse Speaks has announced the female lead! Guess who it is! Estefani Esquilin? Pastora Apostol: Wrong, its you! Now you and Estefani Esquilin are hanging out on Twitter, and the announcement of The Corpse Whisperer actress is someone else, which is a direct p in the face to Estefani Esquilin, oh my god this is so good! The whole inte is making fun of her for being a fraud. Mica was also a little surprised, she didnt expect Nico to cast her as the corpse whispering heroine so quickly. Mica wiped her hands and opened her phone to look around. Corpse Talks official blog did officially announce that shes the female lead, though theres no promo photo, but they took a hard photo of her and posted it directly. And @Micas Twitter. Official blog: The corpse whispering heroine @Mica is Mica, shine your eyes on this beauty and tell me out loud if shes beautiful! Pastora Apostolughed out loud: The official blog is also quite a punch in the face, Estefani Esquilin on one side revealed herself and Nico to reconcile, hinting that she has decided to be the female protagonist of the corpse tongue. This side of the corpse tongue immediately announced the female lead candidate, Estefani Esquilin buy hot search this is to buy a lonely plus the mockery of the entirework. Mica is a little confused, because she asked Nico toe to dinner and really won? He tried so casually. So Nico likes a nice, well-mannered country snail girl who can cook? Pastora Apostolughed out loud on the other end of the phone, I really didnt think that in my life, I would be able to eat my own best friends melon on Twitter hahaha hahaha, I dere myself, from now on, I will be a fan of Salomon Olivo for male celebrities, and I will be a fan of you for female celebrities, what do you think, am I fair enough? Then Miss Pastora, when I am a journalist in the future, you must not expose me negatively. Thats a must, Im the number one defending journalist in the universe for you and Solomon Olivo! Im a little burnt out on this melon, Im going to bed. Estefani Esquilin could never have imagined that Nico would use this Mica to get back at her! Estefani Esquilin couldnt resist calling Nico, but when the call came through, the person on the other end nonchntly asked, Who is it? Estefani Esquilin was just as shocked that Nico had even deleted her phone number! But the next moment, Estefani Esquilin was smiling sweetly and said, Mr. Nico, this is Estefani. Oh, its you, what do you want from me? Nicos reply was cold and normal, not a hint of remembrance from her was heard.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Estefani Esquilin pouted in a sobbing voice, Mr. Nico, how can you be so heartless, I know Mr. Nico is still angry about me with Jaimez, but I really dont want Jaimez, I only want Mr. Nico, I was set up with Jaimez , I was wrongfully used. Ah, yes, but Im not angry anymore, do you have anything else? The tone, still emotionless and cold, as if he were a bystander, not a party. Estefani Esquilin shouted, How can Mr. Nico give the female lead of Corpse Talk to someone else, I like that role so much, Mr. Nico, can you give me the female lead of Corpse Talk for old times sake. How do you like that character? Nico hooked his thin lips and smiled ruefully. Yes, thats right, Mr. Nico But Nicos voice was still unperturbed, but his words were unrelenting: Do you know how much I hate you? Chapter 1047: Mr. Nico is still a baby. When Mica had prepared all the ingredients, she called out to Nico, Mr. Nico, when are youing? Nicoughed lightly in jest on the other end of the phone and teased, Do you miss me that much?. Because some of the dishes need to be cooked in the pot first. Nico was already on his way, Almost there. Then Ill hang up now. Ten minutester, as Mica was about to steam the pork, she realized she didnt have any wine at home, so she went down to the minimarket to buy some. Right after buying the wine, I ran into Nico in the neighborhood. Nico had just parked his car when Mica motioned to him, Mr. Nico, this way. Nico walked over and picked up the wine in his hand, he looked at it, he didnt understand, Nico didnt know how to cook, What are you buying this for?. Ill make you some steamed pork, this one to take away whats fishy. Nico pulled her with one hand, wrapped his arm around her waist and kissed her toward the side of the building. Just as they reached the hallway, a figure suddenly emerged with a packet of powder in hand and sprinkled it in Micas face. Mr. Nico! Nicos eyes instantly hurt and he squeezed them shut tightly. Mica was about to break her grip and go after the fleeing assant when Nico pulled her back. Why are you leaving! Nico yelled at her. Mica said, The man ran away! Nico felt inexplicably aggrieved, Im in a fucking state and you wont take me to the hospital? Can you chase that guy if he gets away? Mica: Mica hurried to check his eyes with concern, Mr. Nico are you okay?. Nico couldnt open his eyes all the way and said without smiling, Do I look okay to you like this?. You fucking bastard, dont let me catch you and kill you with a stick if you do. Mica grabbed his hand and led him towards the car, Then Ill take you to the hospital. Just as they reached the car, Mica quietly remembered something else, Mr. Nico, I dont have my drivers license, its upstairs, shall I go upstairs and get it first?. Nico gritted his teeth, fuck, was this woman worried about him or not, this was the time to think about something like bringing the drivers license! Mica reassured him, reaching out and caressing his face childishly, Be good, wait for me for five minutes, Ill be down soon with my license, stay still and wait for me!. Nico: Mica! Nico stood there, alone, waiting for her toe up for her drivers license before getting off. The road was quite congested and Mica was driving quite steadily.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Nico was even more obnoxious and sneered, Youre a leisurely driver, arent you?. Mica released one hand and reached out to pat the back of his hand, Almost there, take it easy, does it hurt?. When he finished, Mica touched his face with that hand. Nico: fuck, going along with it like a fart? Nico turned his head away from touching his face. Shit, what the hell is this, its so spicy its bringing tears to my eyes. Nico couldnt resist reaching out to rub his eyes, but Mica held him back with one hand, Dont move, were almost at the hospital. When we arrived at the hospital, Mica was about to check in when Nico grabbed her hand and didnt let go, Where are you going?. Ill check you in, wait for me here, be a good boy. Mica helped him sit in the chair next to her and then quickly went to register the number. The ER was registered, so there was no line. The doctor peeled Nicos eyes and looked at them, then swiped some of the remaining powder from the outside of his eyes and sent them for analysis. Why dont youe with me to the debridement room to have your eyes rinsed first, its not good to judge the extent of the eye injury at this point. Mica helped Nico and followed the doctor to the debridement room. On the way to the debridement room, Nico grabbed her slender, bony wrist and said fiercely, Im going to go blind because youre wasting my time! I have to get my license, register and wait for the red light, so many things to do. Isnt your safety first? Mica reassured him, You cant go blind. Nowadays, medical science is so advanced that, if you go blind, you can just get a new cornea. Shit, now hes pretentious? Who does it help to avoid a catastrophe? Who does it help? The more Nico thought about it, the angrier he got and the tighter he squeezed Micas wrist. Mica put up with it and, seeing that he was hurt, didnt dislike him any more and was kind enough to hold him and remind him to put his feet up. When we got to the deobstruction room, Nicoy down and the doctor first cleaned his eyes with a low concentration of saline. After washing, the doctor wiped his eyes with a medical cotton cloth: Try to open your eyes. Nicos eyes hurt from the irritation he had, and when he opened his eyelids, they were blurry. I cant see. Mica walked over to him, leaned toward him and held her hand out in front of his eyes, Mr. Nico? The doctor looked at Nicos eyes with a shlight and said, Maybe the cornea was irritated by that powder and now it is a little inmed, how about this, I will prescribe some eye drops and an ointment, you go back to using them for a few days, observe the state of your eyes, if you still cant see after three days go back to the hospital. Mica nodded and reached out her hand to help Nico up as she asked the doctor, Doctor, what exactly is that powder? It could be a chili mixture, I saw a substance in there that is supposed to be chili, but what the rest of it is, I dont know yet, they can wait for the results at the hospital again. You can get a prescription to get the medicine first, you can give your boyfriend the eye drops before he gets ufortable. Okay. Mica arranged for Nico to sit on a stool, You sit here nicely while I pay a bill and get some medicine, call me if anything happens. Mica turned around and was about to leave when Nico, who was sitting on a stool, grabbed her by the hand and said, How am I going to call you if I cant see? Oops, just a few minutes, she was saying that, and he took it seriously enough to call. Mica looked awkwardly at the doctor and asked, Doctor, if youre going to call me backter, could I help you? The middle-aged doctor, who usually likes to pair up with young people, looked at them with an aunts smile, Its okay, you go ahead, Im here, Ill help you take good care of your boyfriend, dont worry. When Mica left the office, the doctor smiled and joked: Your girlfriend is very good to you, she worries about you. Nicos face didnt move as he tossed out, Its not so bad. Not bad, nice and caring, young man you should be happy, dont be too greedy. Nicos eyes were closed, but the corners of his lips twitched imperceptibly. Mica was in and out in barely ten minutes, still with a pair of stilettos on her feet. Almost running, Nico frowned and grumbled when she returned with a bag of Western medicine, What took you so long? Mica gasped, There were a lot of people picking up the medicines and I cut the tail, luckily big brother was kind enough to let me cut the tail without educating me. Hearing her gasp on the run, Nicos mind bnced then. Mica nodded toward the doctor, Thank you, doctor. And then, helping Nico out of the office, she sat down outside in the long row of connected chairs and rummaged in the bag for the potion and read the instructions. Four to five showers a day. Mica unwrapped the box of eye drops, stood up and held Nicos forehead down, Youre on your back, dont move. Mica stands up and Nico sits up, tilting his head so she can put the eye drops in. Mica reaches up to peel back his eyelids, but Nico is still fidgeting and the eye drops are dripping out of his eyes. Nicos grumpy, Can you stop it? You stay still, its about you moving. When Mica saw that he still couldnt stop moving, like a child with ADHD, she just rested her two big hands on his waist, Hold me, dont move, be patient, Mr. Nico, why are you so petnt for a man? Nico put his arms around her and stopped talking, he felt quitefortable hugging her. Mica carefully put the drops in his eyes, Dont move, it will take a little longer. Nico asked, What if I go too blind?. Mica said nonchntly, Then why dont I donate my corneas to you, it wont make you blind, it wont make you blind. Nico got a slight jolt in his heart, Are you serious?. Really, its more real than a pearl, do you want to try it blind? Nico: After Mica put the drops in his eyes, he was so quiet that she thought he was really afraid of going blind, so she stood up and went over to hug him. Nicos face, resting on the small of her back. Mica touched the back of his neck with one hand, put the eye drops in the bag with the other and said reassuringly, Dont be afraid, you cant go blind, if you do youll still be a handsome blind man. she said she would donate her corneas to him? Mica sat with Nico in the chair andforted him for a long while as he waited for the report of the powder test. Nico: Actually, its quite nice to beforted by a woman. Being used to being a wolf dog, hes fine with disguising himself as a milk dog from time to time. Being protected by Mica is actually a bit addictive. When the report came back from the powderb, which was a mixture of paprika and penicillin and some misceneous substances, the doctor said it shouldnt be a big deal and to go back to trying to recover for a few days. It waste afternoon on the way back. The two were still on empty stomachs, which was fine with Mica, but they were afraid of starving the consortium. Mr. Nico, are you hungry? Mica asks him while driving. Nico rested his hands behind his head in a rxed manner, not the least bit scared as he closed his eyes. When the light was red, Mica looked at his eyes with a piece of gauze around, and the man who couldnt see his eyes with a piece of gauze around was still so handsome. That superior high nose, without the excess of those superior eyes, is even more superior. Without looking into his eyes, you can tell hes a coconut. Mica looked at him without enthusiasm; anyway, he was blind now and couldnt see her peeping, and it felt darkly good to gaze with nonchnce. It wasnt until someone honked the horn behind her that Nico turned his head to look at her, unconsciously ncing in her direction even though he couldnt see. What are you driving away from, the horn is honking behind you, why dont you just go away? Oh, here goes. Are you spying on your man? scoffed Nico. Mica skirted around the subject, Are you hungry? Starving. Nico continued in that doggy tone. So, what restaurant are you going to for dinner, Ill take you there now. Nico turned his head towards her, I thought you said you were going to make me steamed pork, what kind of sewer oil crap are you eating out?. That ones going to take a long time, Im afraid youre hungry and Im not done with your front and back end. Nico: Im not hungry right now. Mica: All right then, hold on. Chapter 1048: Serving the blind is a difficult task. When they arrived at Aqua, Nico sat in the passenger seat, rxed and with his long legs folded inside the car, with no immediate intention of getting out. Mica looked at him as he unbuckled his seat belt and reminded him, Mr. Nico, were home, its time to get out. Help me unbuckle my seatbelt. Mica: its within your reach, just touch it. Nico frowned, her tone was not kind, now Im blind, or Im blind because of you, dont you want to be responsible? Mica reached down and helped him unbuckle his seatbelt, got out of the car, reached around the front, opened the passenger door and helped him out. Lift your leg and be careful. Nico suddenly went blind, without warning, and was unable to adjust to many things. It would be disingenuous to say he wasnt suffocating, but it seemed less boring to be blind for a few days when he could enve Mica without limits at that moment. Mica helped the blind man into the building, and when he entered the elevator, he met the older woman who was on the floor with him. Yo, whats wrong with this young mans eyes, blind man? He himself said he was blind, and thats what he said, but it was another thing for others to say he was blind. Nico was already grumpy, and when he heard the womans surprised tone, he became even more enraged, Youre the one whos blind, your whole family is blind. Tsk, why do you speak so harshly, young man? I have been kind enough to take care of you, but you curse me, can you ask your girlfriend to judge whether you are bad or not? When Mica saw that Nico was about to argue with the older woman, she hurried to y peacemaker and whispered to Nico, Come on, dont turn on her. Nico slipped an arm around Micas shoulders and burst out, Who are you helping? Ill help you. This is your attitude to help me? Nico has gauze around his eye, so hes an injured patient, but he doesnt look like one at all. With good reason. It didnt take long for the elevator to reach the thirteenth floor and Mica helped Nico out of the elevator and to the door. Mica opened the door and put on slippers, invisible to Nico, and Mica put a pair of mens slippers on his feet and helped him put them on. She then helped Nico go sit on the couch. After tending to Nico, Mica took off the chain bag she was carrying and threw it on the couch, saying, Sit here while I make you steamed pork. Its an open kitchen and while Mica cooks in the kitchen, she asionally nces at Nico to see if he needs help. Bored with sitting, Nico gets up and gropes the air blindly on this side of the couch. And every now and then he stretches his hand toward his eyes, as if trying to see things. Mica found it a bit amusing and said, Rest in peace for a few days, youll be able to see in a few days, dont get anxious, too much mental stress can take its toll on your eyesight recovery. Nico was over here groping around blindly, wondering what he was doing, and Mica hadnt been cooking for a while when a thump was heard over here. When Mica looked up, she saw a burly man, 510, scowling in pain as he banged his knee against the coffee table. Mica hurried to help him sit on the couch, I thought I told you to sit still, you have ADHD, are you in pain? Nico gritted his teeth and yelled at her with a ck face, Bullshit, are you trying to crash like that?. Mica couldnt help butugh at his childish tantrums, I told you to hit the table, didnt I?. The man had hit his knee and wasshing out at her. Mica pulled up her suit pant leg and sure enough, the knee was bruised and should probably be purple by tomorrow. Ill go get the medicine. Mica brought a bruise spray and after spraying the knee a couple of times, she reached out and rubbed his knee. After pulling down his pants, Mica instructed him, Stop moving, if you keep moving, we wont necessarily have dinner at eight oclock tonight, huh? Mica calmed him down a couple of times and Nicos anger mostly disappeared, he was just sitting and bored.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. For dinner, Mica prepared a vegetable and egg soup, a steamed pork noodle dish, a side of stewed kiwis and a jump of seasonal vegetables. The chicken feather and egg soup was so hot that Mica had just given him a bowl when Nico burned his hand. Mica: I hadnt realized before that Mr. Nico was the first to do more than add to the mess. Mica pushed the bowl of soup away from in front of him, Forget it, you cant drink the soup now, dont drink it and avoid burning your hands again. Fuck, blind people are denied even the right to soup? Nico blurted out in a harsh tone, I want a drink. Then youre going to me me again for burning you. You feed me. Nico ordered. Im really impressed, its picking up a giant baby to take home. Mica looked at him with a smile and a helpless look in her eyes, so she had to pass a spoonful of soup to his thin lips and feed him, Hmm? Nico: How can you make me drink when its so hot, are you trying to abuse me while Im blind? The corner of Micas mouth twitched as she brought it to her lips and blew on it, passing it back to her thin lips. Is it okay now? Only then did Nico obediently open his mouth and drank the soup. After a small bowl of soup, it was time to eat. Mica put the chopsticks in his hand and gave him some food to put in his bowl, it shouldnt be too hard to carry and eat it yourself. Nico was a hard man to please and said coldly, How am I going to eat these shrimp if you dont peel them for me?. Mica doesnt even peel the prawns herself, she just bites into them with her mouth and the meates out of the tail. Mica took a piece of meat and passed it to her mouth, Eat the steamed pork first, then Ill peel it for you. Nico was quite obedient and ate it with his mouth open. Mica asked him, Is it good? Nico frowned and spat as he chewed the taste of the steamed pork, Its horrible. Mica justughed and didnt shoot him down; she could see that Nico loved to say otherwise anyway. The hard-to-eat stuff is delicious. Anyway, Mica had a way to cure him, Dont eat it if its bad, then Ill order you takeout. Nico: Im fucking starving right now, waiting for takeout Before the words were out of her mouth, Mica had already picked up a piece of steamed pork and shoved it in her mouth. Is it good? It manages. Mica smiled at the look of disgust on his face and said nothing as she peeled the prawns. She peeled it with her bare hands, without gloves, and delivered it directly to Nicos thin lips, and several times Nicos teeth hit her fingers. Mr. Nico, did you bite me on purpose? Nico was blunt: Im not a fucking dog, why would I bite you? But you, is it appropriate to use a blind man? Its not appropriate. Since he was blind, Mica didnt bother with him. After finishing dinner and cleaning up the dishes, Mica lies down on the couch to catch her breath, after being enved by Nico all day, she can finally take a break. But as soon as she sits down, Nico chastises her, Where is the fruit after dinner? Mica really didnt want to move and looked at him with her head cocked to the side, I dont want to eat, do you want to eat? Pomegranate. Nico added, not to be left behind. Mica: Youre blind and you want to eat pomegranates? Hes very good at posing people. No pomegranates, just watermelon. Mica had a love it or leave it tone. Nico lectured her, Is this how you treat your consortium? Do you want to do it right or not?. Mica, with her head resting on the couch and the remote control in her hand, stood up suddenly, lifted one foot and kicked it on her thigh, grimacing, Mr. Nico, do me a favor and let me rest, Im exhausted from running around all day. Saying the sappiest words with the most expressionless face. Nico also grimaced, taking advantage of her blindness, the woman was such a reveler that she even let go of the roll. Nico grabbed her by the ankle and pulled her, Do you really think I can fool myself just because Im blind? Mica sat on hisp, grabbed his face with her hands and kissed him, gagging him, Pay up. Nico was in an excellent mood from the kiss and asked with hooked lips, Whats the payment?. The heroine of Corpse Talk. Hm, thats a good thing, but Nico wasnt satisfied with a drop of water. Suddenly, Nico turned around and trapped her beneath him, his thin lips teasing her in a low whisper, Want to try being misty with a blind man? The pervert! Youre blind and you still think about this kind of thing? Mica slipped out of his arm while he was blind and ran to the kitchen, Mr. Nico, Ill peel the pomegranates for you! Last time Pastora Apostol gave me a box of pomegranates, big and sweet, and organic, grown by the farmers themselves! Would you like to try them? Nico had one arm still resting on the sofa and the corners of his lips curved in triumph: little man, fight him. He doesnt know what his familys consortium is capable of until he is cured. Chapter 1049: Letter from Dario Cepeda Mica peeled arge pomegranate, most of which Nico ate. Nico thought, This pomegranate thing, Ill have to eat it more often. What I never used to eat is now an instant hit. Nico enjoys enving Mica. So, in the evening, with gauze around her eyes and a pale face, Nico ordered, I need a bath. Mica looked at his posture and said, Can I help you to the shower and have you wash yourself, can you call me when you are done?. Nico replied coldly, If I fall in the bath and be crippled, are you responsible for the rest of my life? Mica helped him with his pajamas as he held on to speak in his tone, If you want, I can take care of it. If I were your wife, what am I going to be an actress for, it would be more appropriate for me to sit on a mountain of gold and silver. Nico held back the smile on his thin lips, blind but speaking with the same indignity, Didnt I see that you were quite ambitious, wanting to climb up to Mrs. Jis position at a young age? How can you carry yourself without some ambition. threw in Mica with nonchnce. Nico thought to himself, Go ahead and crawl, Ill give it to you when you get there. Mica removed his pajamas and then helped him into the bathroom, telling him, This side is the shower, so you can take off your clothes and wash right away, and you can call me if you have any other problems. As he spoke, Mica turned to leave and Nico grabbed her hand, not letting go. Mica turned her head to look at him, Hmm? Whats wrong?. Nico dragged her violently towards the shower and pressed her against the wall, his voice low and maic in her ear, Why go to all this trouble, or is it that you really want to be responsible for the rest of my life so badly? Hmm? Help me undress. The man took her small hand and ced it on the belt around his waist. The consequence of washing together is that it doesnt stop even after two hours of grinding in the bathroom. Nico is blind in the eyes, but not in the heart, and he does certain things just as well. Mica had been crushed by him for so long that she was on the verge of copse, as if she was the one who was sick and hurt, not him. Nico called Campoverde and asked him to check the surveince on the block side of the building to discover the perpetrators. Nico asked him, Who have you offended?. Mica is blunt: If a verbal dispute counts as an offense, then Ive offended quite a few people. Nico hooked his lips and hummed, mockingly, No wonder you want toe and hug my leg, so many enemies, youre quite the troublemaker out there, eh?. The corner of Micas mouth twitched, Still good. Florencia? said Nico, knowing that Mica was on bad terms with the people of La familia Matamoros. Mica analyzed, She has no reason to do this, I dont hate her a day or two, and she hates me, not a day or two, andtely I have not been close to the people of La familia Matamoros, Florencia would note to this for no reason if she hates me. Nico caught her meaning, Tell me, who do you think it was?. Mica nced at him, wanting to say something. Nico reached out and pinched her earlobe so hard it hurt, Dont y games with me like that, if you dont want to be out of bed tomorrow, youll tell me who you offended out there. Speak. Nico frowned, his tone colder. It should be Estefani Esquilin. Mica wasnt ashamed to say it, only that Estefani Esquilin had been with Nico after all, and it seemed odd to her to rat Estefani Esquilin out in front of Nico like that. Besides, Estefani Esquilins rtionship with Nico is very delicate. Nico was not surprised that Micas thoughts coincided with his own, and he also suspected Estefani Esquilin, who was the most suspicious at this juncture. Since Nico said nothing, Mica thought he didnt believe her and exined, Mr. Nico must have angered Estefani Esquilin by giving me the role of corpse-whispering heroine; she wouldnt dare provoke Mr. Nico, but she might take it out on me. Just like that, of course Nico understood, he was more concerned about something else, What did you just gobble up?. I just felt that Estefani Esquilin did Mr. Nico a disservice and Mr. Nico still let her stay in the entertainment industry, so I guess I I was fond of her, so I felt that by suing her in front of Mr. Nico, it seemed like he was jealous. Mica speaks, as always, frankly, and rarely supports me. But Nico, listening to this one, heard something else, raised his eyebrows and asked incredulously, Jealousy is bad? ? Mica was confused for a moment by the saltiness of his words, so she said, half seriously, half jokingly, Of course its bad to be jealous; jealousy disfigures people. Nicosrge hand sank between her thick, soft hair and his handsome face came up, seemingly mocking and seemingly serious, Then youll be ugly and look cute. That said, he quickly released her, threw back the nkets and went to sleep. Mica froze, a little confused as she watched him sleep with a hand on the back of his neck. Had she misunderstood something? Mr. Nico, Im not jealous. Nico made a face of circumstance again, Well, I know, youre just jealous of her. He really didnt mistake Estefani Esquilin for jealousy or envy, he was just making a reasonable assumption. Mica leaned back and looked at him, Mister Nico, Estefani Esquilin Before she could say anything, Nico had already picked her up in his arms and held her, the mans frown showed slight impatience as he merely said withoutment, Estefani Esquilin will take care of it. hmm. Mica is a man of peace, always, Mister Nico, if one day I do something bad to you too, could you not take me to my death? If you know, why did you do something bad to me? Nico felt slightly annoyed, was she bent on doing something bad to him? Im just taking precautions in advance, after all Im human and I make mistakes too. Nico frowned, displeased, You can make any mistake you want, but dont be like Estefani Esquilin. What about murder and fire?This is from N?velDrama.Org. hisses, is this woman so eager to break thew? Nico wanted to curse, but in the end it was a cold, hard voice that pitched, Dont do anything that touches my bottom line, and even if you kill and burn the ce down, Ill find a way to fish you out. Mica smiled and snuggled into his arms, not realizing that Mr. Nico was so affectionate. But Nico pressed a cold warning to her ear, Mica, dont ever touch my bottom in your life again, and I wont let a woman live who follows me and follows in my shoes. But Estefani Esquilin is still alive. Mica said unconsciously. Nicos brow furrowed further and he threw out in a sullen voice, She is she, you are you, just because she can live doesnt mean you can. Oh, after all, shes not spoiled and you dont want to spare her. Nico squeezed her shoulders and said, word for word, So you better watch out, I wont let you live if you dare to be as reckless as Estefani Esquilin. Mica dares not ask any more questions, but she never thinks deeply about the fact that only people who dont care can seem so insignificant after being green. Simply because, if you dont like it, you dont care. Mica, for her part, is mindful that this consortium abhors being cuckolded to the core. The Holy City is approaching the most sultry August, and at the end of July, on the 30th, Florence received a postcard and a letter from Cambridgeshire, Ennd, in the green tin mailbox in front of The Matamoros Family. Sender: Dario Cepeda. To the attention of Mica Matamoros. Florencia opened the envelope, read the whole letter and raised her lips in triumph; it turned out that her sister had been in contact with this Dario Cepeda. Bringing Mr. Nico. When Florencia arrived at the Amengual Group, she waited for Nico for a full hour. When he came out of the conference room, surrounded by the higher-ups, Florencia could not contain her excitement and trotted over to him. Mr. Nico, I want to talk to you. Nicos eyes are cold, and the only thing he tolerates about Florencia is that she is the daughter of Cam Linares, who, though annoying, saved his life and is his benefactor. This is the only reason for Florencias indulgence. But Florencia wants to let loose again and Nico wont allow it. Whats wrong? He had little patience, lifted his wrist and checked the time twice in the intervening seconds. Florencia bites her lip and is secretly thrilled at the thought that she is about to reveal her good sisters true character, and that Mr. Nico might leave Mica because of it. Mr. Nico, I miss my sister quite a bit since she moved away from La familia Matamoros, Mr. Nico, I know you and my sister often see each other, can you talk my sister intoing home to see my dad from time to time? He said it with such frankness that Nico snorted with derision, The Matamoros family would look favorably on you visiting her more often. Of course. Oh yes, Mr. Nico, my sister has a letter from Ennd, sent home, could Mr. Nico please pass it on to my sister. Florence handed the letter to Nico. When she opened the letter, she was very careful not to tear it and, after reading it, she reattached the opening of the envelope without any problem. Nico took the letter, a cold edge in his eyes as his gaze fell on the senders name. Letter from Dario Cepeda. Chapter 1050: Micaela fainted him, the way to heaven is good. Mica will be on set in August to shoot Ha el corpse, so she came to say hello to Nico. The door to the Moon Lake vi was open, no one was downstairs, and Mica called out to him while changing her shoes, Mr. Nico?. No one answered him, and when Mica entered, she saw an open letter on the living room table. A twinkle in her eye. The envelope was addressed to Dario Cepeda. Before Mica could react to what was happening, upstairs, Nico hade downstairs in faith. The feeling of having her heart poking out was ufortable and Mica asked, Mr. Nico, my letter, why do you have it? Nico scoffed, Shouldnt you exin to me why you are still in contact with that man?. I have not been in contact with Dario Cepeda. No, how does Nico know about Dario Cepeda? Mica took a deep breath and frowned as she asked, Mr. Nico, did you investigate me? Shouldnt he investigate you? Mica, what do you think you are to me that it is unreasonable for me to investigate you? Mica was irritated by Nicos aggressive rhetoric, Mr. Nico should investigate me, but what about opening my letters? she asked. Nicos eyes were dark, and as he approached her, he picked up the letter in her hand and sneered, Sleeping with a consortium while writing letters to your ex-boyfriend abroad, Mica, youre quite capable! Nico threw the letter in her face. Mica tilted her head slightly and the letter fell at her feet. Mica closed her eyes and sank her breath, I have no correspondence with Dario Cepeda, I dont know why he sent me a letter. Happy birthday to you. Nico teased her, Pick it up and look at it, theres a nice postcard in there that would be nice to treasure. Mica swallowed saliva, Nicos words were sarcastic and tantly distrustful of her. Without much ado, Mica bent down and picked up the letter, cupping it in her hand. Nico turned his back to her and didnt look at her again, instead picking up a dart to the side and firing it through the world map, hitting it hard, firmly and urately. Its as if that world map, was Mica. Mica looked at him and pursed her lips, Mr. Nico, Ivee to see you to tell you that Iming on set to shoot a scene for Imperial. Nico grimaced, darts in hand shooting at the wall, not giving a word in response. Mica clenched the letter in her hand and said no more than, Mr. Nico, Im leaving. Mica turned and left the vi. As soon as she left, Nico kicked the chair. Get lost, why did youe to say hello? That letter, its a damn find, its a real treasure. Maniption. Nico had a scandal with an actress that night. The other party is a model, 57, tall, long-legged and buxom, with a body no worse than Micas. They walked into the World Trade International Hotel, at the Global Gateway, embracing. When Mica saw this trending post, she was in a scene she had been in several times and the director asked her to find her emotions again. Inexplicably, the mind chafes more. Pastora Apostol, who is a well-informed person, sent this hot melon to Mica immediately. Fuck, Mica, is the guy in this scandal Nico, am I seeing things right? Mica: no you dont. After all the times shes been intimate with Nico, and all the times shes had sex with him, Mica is still able to identify the man in the photo with unmistakable uracy in the high quality of the image. I cant believe its really. I didnt believe the spection of some of the big breakers, but it turns out its actually Nico The actress, Melita, has a great sense of style and camera, and has made a sessful transition from modeling to acting. Mica thought it was an eyesore. Here, the director called Mica to shoot the scene: Its on! Its on! Before hanging up the phone, Mica found Nicos Facebook. Last time, Nico had deleted her, but the two had reconciled and added her again. This time, however, Mica wanted to go ahead, not wanting to wait for the man to say the words first. On this end, after sending someone from Little Waves top brass to do the job, she called Nico to inform him of the results, Mr. Nico, what you ordered, has been fixed, the hot search is well done. Nico scanned the Twitter buzz: Melita and the mystery man entering and leaving the hotel. When clicked, the blurb says: The mystery man is suspected to be the president of Amengual Group. Nicos thin lips curved slightly as he congratted the small wave of upper management, Well done. After hanging up the phone, a message from Nico popped up, Facebook messages. Mr. Nico, break it up. Its a message from Mica. Nico was reckless, thinking she was jealous, not realizing she was working, raised an eyebrow and edited a Facebook message to send it, Jealousy makes people ugly. She said she wouldnt be jealous, and now she didnt just get pped. Nico is secretly happy. But as soon as the message was sent, Facebook said the person had rejected his message. Nico: Maniption. Mica swooned at him. Nicos face,pletely ckened. He smashed another phone. Mica spent the night of her birthday on the set. Shes not in the habit of celebrating birthdays, but the crew had to give her one. So that night, that Twitter ount, Mica is Mica, retweeted a greeting and a photo of the cast. Nico crawled on Twitter and hated it when he saw this retweet of hers. In the photo, Mica is surrounded by the crew, wearing a birthday hat and a bit of cake cream wiped on the tip of her nose, smiling happily like a princess in front of the camera. One foot he pulls the plug on his wife and the next heughs so mercilessly. Nico coldly scolded, Little white-eyed wolf. Nico doesnt have his own official Twitter ount, but he felt like going toment on one, so he signed up for a bot number. The Twitter name of that bot number, a string of characters, abcdefg222, follows Micas Twitter and just one of her. And then, he posted the first Twitterment of Nicos life. abcdefg222mented on the tweet, Ugly people eating cake. This is from N?velDrama.Org. In the evening, Mica returned to the hotel to rest after her birthday on set. After showering, Mica took to scrolling through Twitter feeds. She has just made her debut and all the dramas she has done are not yet on air. She doesnt have many followers, little more than 50. 000, and a big part of them are still fans of Salomon Olivo and the female lead who followed her toe and rebuke her when she did Top of the Clouds as the third female. Because in that drama, the third female was so bad that she ruined the rtionship between the hero and heroine, it is not too much to say that the third female was a bitch in the eyes of the readers of that novel. Thus, during the filming days of Top of the Clouds, she was no less scolded by fans on both the male and female sides. With over 50. 000 followers, there are very few people who are really fans of her, except for most of the zombie fans, and theizens whoe to scold her. Nor are there manyments, barely a few dozen. Mica has turned abcdefg222sment around in one breath. Ugly people eating cake? Mica couldnt figure out what it meant and casually wrote a in response to thement. Around here, Nicoy back on his bed and returned the question with an expressionless face, Happy birthday. When Mica saw this message, she was speechless, smiling helplessly and shaking her head, todaysizens cant tell friend from foe. One minute calling her ugly and the next wishing her a happy birthday. What a twist. Twisted like Nico. Nico is the kind of guy that if he made a statement on the inte, no one would be able to tear him apart, even without a dog head to save his life. But when I think of Nico Mica suddenly cantugh. As she was packing her suitcase, she looked again at the letter Dario Cepeda had given her. She hadnt really had a chance to see it, and after going to say goodbye to Nico, she put it in her suitcase and followed the crew to the airport. Mica pulled out the letter and sat down on the bed to read it. The postcard showed London Bridge, Ennd, in all its grandeur. And on the back of the postcard, in Dario Cepedas familiar handwriting, was a single scrawl: Mica, happy birthday. This postcard, which Dario Cepeda has sent to The Matamoros family every year on her birthday since the breakup. Mica, however, never gave any response, received, or just received, and ignored it. If you really cared about her, how could you not call her. If you really missed her, why didnt you go back to see her once? Some peoples deep love is nothing but a trick of self-deception. Mica took the letter and threw it in the trash. Resolved. Corpse Talk was filmed in one take, over two months. The city in which Corpse Talk was shot was Imperial, and Mica stayed there for two months as the female lead. It was summer in The Holy City by the time casting waspleted and Mica returned to The Holy City. Within days of returning to school, the seven-day National Holiday vacation began. Mica brought the grandmother from Ciudad de L to stay a few days in the city. At night, Mica sleeps in the same bed as her grandmother. Grandma found a pair of ck mens underwear in the closet, she couldnt say it explicitly, but she told Mica in a serious tone, Mica, Grandma knows that you can make a lot of money from filming now, but the entertainment industry is very chaotic, you must keep yourself in line and not go down the wrong path, do you understand? Mica smiled yfully and hugged her grandmother, Grandma, why dont you believe me yet? I believe it, I believe it, I know you are a good boy, but nowadays there are so many temptations in society, grandma is also afraid that you will go astray, be aware of yourself. Grandma is old and cant help you in anything. You are alone, a girl, be careful with people, dont be fooled. Mica said jokingly, Grandma, I know, Im lying to people a lot. After saying this, Mica kissed Malia Monica on the cheek in an affectionate pout. Malia Monica couldnt help but reach out and caress her hand, Like a child,e on,e on, go to bed, Im sleepy too. At first, Mica wanted to stay in the city for a while longer, but after a few days she got an announcement. Malia Monica told her to make an effort and not to forget about her studies, and toe back to see her when New Years Eve came around. In the second half of the year, Mica took on another y, picked up in a supporting role due to the heat of the Corpse Speaks premiere. Satisfied, and busy. The second half of the year went by very fast and was so busy that one was not in the mood to think about anything else either. At the end of December, Mica finished her year of work and met up with Pastora Apostol to spend New Years Eve together. Pastora Apostol has somehow gotten hold of Salomon Olivos secret whereabouts and says she is going to meet him tonight, dragging Mica with her into the madness. Mica has Solomon Olivos Facebook, but she hasnt said anything privately. After all, she was a minor level 18 star and didnt dare to easily approach a big star like Salomon Olivo to talk to her. Pastora Apostol kindly bribed two waiters to help them with their shifts and grabbed two sets of waiters clothes, one to throw at Mica. Its Solomon Olivos 26th birthday and Solomon Olivo is going to spend it with his friends at 888, so well pretend to be waiters and pass out the drinks, and Ill take advantage of his good mood to take a picture with him and get an autograph! Pastora Apostol dreamed wonderfully and smiled, I have such a good n! Mica had just been in a scene with Solomon Olivo and asked worriedly, Solomon Olivo wont recognize me, will he? Youve just been in a scene with him for a month, and the room is so dimly lit, youre behind me with your head down, hell never know you, so when the mission is over, well both retire and then go to the City of Night to eat French food and watch fireworks on New Years Eve. When Mica heard Pastora Apostolsment, she thought she was right, and that Solomon Olivo was probably too forgetful to remember her. But Mica forgot that among Solomon Olivos friends was a guy named Nico. Chapter 1051: Why are you so mean? Mica and Pastora Apostol put on their waitresses outfits and headed inside with the wine they had ordered from VIP room 888. Mica scanned the wine list and, my God, it was hundreds of thousands of euros a night for the wine list alone. The Big V booths at the bar make money on the booze alone. Mica couldnt help but blurt out, This Salomon Olivo you like, its extravagant. Pastora Apostol is not impressed, People are big stars, isnt it normal to have a wine list worth hundreds of thousands of dors? Its also true that Nico changes cars all day long, each one starting at a few million, and cars burn more money than booze. Knock, knock. Mica and Pastora Apostol knocked on the door. In the private room, a group of men and women, Salomon Olivo was the birthday boy and called a group of friends. One of the pretty girls heard the knock on the door and said, I think its the wine we ordered, Ill go get it. Pastora Apostol walks in front and Mica walks behind Pastora Apostol, her face slightly downcast for fear that Solomon Olivo might recognize her. But fortunately, the room was dimly lit, the lights were bright, the karaoke was loud and raucous, and no one was paying much attention to the two petite waitresses. Pastora Apostol and Mica carry the tray and bend down to ce the tray of drinks on the short, wide coffee table. Mr. Solomon, your drinks are here, could the vending machine please swipe your card? Solomon Olivo took a card, swiped it and signed it. Pastora Apostol looked at Solomon Olivo in awe, pretending to be a fan: Mr. Solomon You are the big star Salomon Olivo, arent you? Ive seen you in many movies and TV shows, and youre even more handsome in person than on camera! Can you take a picture with me? Salomon Olivo shuddered and scoffed, Youre a journalist, arent you, little one? Me, Im not! Im really a roadie fan. Solomon Olivo was fine with that and said kindly, Im in a good mood today, take a picture, hurry up. Pastora Apostol was immediately happy, her idol was so good-natured that she took out her phone, turned on her beauty camera, approached Solomon Olivo and took several photos! Its a live Salomon Olivo! Pastora Apostols hands are shaking with her phone! On the beauty cam, the corners of her lips are going to smile all the way to her temples! After the shoot, Pastora Apostol said with all sincerity, Mr. Solomon, dont worry, Ill give you the finishing touches. Solomon Olivo joked with derision, You mean Im not handsome enough to live in the PS with a tune-up?. No, no, youre exquisite enough! Even the front camera is super cute! One of the girls sitting on the couch, spoke up, Solomon, let them out, its time for us to cut the cake!. Pastora Apostol grabbed her phone and smiled stubbornly, Okay, okay, well leave immediately and leave you alone, and by the way, Mr. Solomon, happy birthday!. Salomon Olivo smiled politely and lightly, Thank you. Around the corner, a pair of sharp ck eyes fixed on a figure. Nico hadnt really expected Mica toe to the bar to sell alcohol. Most of the year, away from him, its hard enough to live, part-time jobs are done at the bar. Thinking this, Nico suddenly stopped being angry and felt inexplicably happy. It wasforting to see her away from him and having a hard time. Just as Pastora Apostol finished her photo shoot and turned to leave with Mica in tow, a cold, gravelly male voice suddenly sounded from the dark corner, Wait. Pastora Apostol: ???? Mica: ???? Why does this voice sound so familiar? Mica unconsciously tilted her head to look, and her eyes instantly collided with those dark, cynical eyes. Nico. Micas heart skipped a beat and her scalp tingled. What an injustice, I didnt read the calendar when I left the house. Pastora Apostol also saw Nico and her mouth set to 0 as she unconsciously covered herself. Wow, how could I forget that Mr. Nico is Solomon Olivos brother and Mr. Nico is present 80 to 90 percent of the time on Solomon Olivos birthday. Salomon Olivo looked at Nico at this reaction, What, you know each other?. Thats when Salomon Olivo reassessed the two girls. Shit, isnt that Mica? Solomon Olivo instantly felt he was in for a treat. Nico lowered his legs and sat up straighter, but he couldnt hide his bandit aura. He nced at Mica, his gaze was long and yful, and he frowned impatiently andmanded, What are you waiting for? Pastora Apostol hurried to open the wine. Nicos gaze, however, was firmly fixed on Mica, I didnt call you, I called her. Pastora Apostol smiled, trying to tangle, Isnt it the same for the one who opens the wine, sir? Mica holds Pastora Apostols hand, takes a deep breath, raises her eyes, looks directly and generously at Nico and asks, We dont cover the tap service at the bar, you have to tip for the taps. Nico smiled apologetically, dejectedly, and asked for a tip even for opening a ss. Nico tossed a thick wad of bills on the table, Open, pour and feed my drinks and this money is yours. The pile of cash was at least 30. 000. Mica thought: I dont want it for anything, its just an open ss. Mica opened the wine with a corkscrew before lifting the bottle and filling the small ss in front of Nico. Pour it all out. Mica poured another drink from the ss, into a wine ss, and lifted it to Nicos mouth. In the half-light, she leaned towards him and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, Mr. Nico, are you drinking?. After saying this, Mica even raised an eyebrow in provocation. Nicoughed raggedly, looking down at the wine ss and sneering in a particrly guttural tone, Its no fun just drinking, why dont you feed me with your mouth? Nico spoke loud enough for the entire booth to hear. The room instantly filled with whistles. Everyone started cooing, Feed it with your mouth! Feed it with your mouth! Mica gritted her teeth, her ears a little hot. The mans deep, glowing eyes, closing in on her, along with the strong, dominant masculine aura surrounding her, enveloped her inch by inch. Nicos long, slender fingers, curling around her earlobe, were scalding hot. The man tilted his head, his eyes boring into her, his thin lips settling on the contour of her ear to whisper, Shy? Youre still shy, arent you?. Mica clenched her knuckles on the ss, pale, leaned back, swallowed a big gulp of vodka in one motion, cupped Nicos face with one hand and kissed him on his thin lips. The spicy vodka, from his mouth, passed into Nicos. With a hint of sweetness, its his taste. Very mesmerizing. Nico slipped hisrge hands into her thick hair, gripping the back of her head, pressing closer, entwining to bring the kiss deeper and more passionate. In each others mouths, the scent of wine is intoxicating to the core. Mica presses against him, on the verge of choking, their kisses, hot and on the verge of exploding. In the cabin, the whistles grew louder: Mr. Nico is sticking his tongue out! Its unbelievable! Mica violently pushed him away and raised her hand to p him across his handsome face, Gangster!. The men and women in the booth froze, not expecting this waiter to dare to hit Nico, not even Salomon Olivo. Shit, this Mica is a real bombshell, Mr. Nico even outssed her. Mica finished beating Nico, picked up the wad of money on the table and, to the amazed expressions of the audience, pulled Pastora Apostol and walked out of the booth. He took the money and escaped with the ease and grace of a repeat offender. Nico licked his teeth, remembering the kiss he had just received, and took another sip from his ss, rolling the lump in his throat to press the stupidity. Its been six months since Ive seen him, but hes grown in strength and it hits him when we meet. But, just looking at him, the little white-eyed wolf has be even more beautiful. It must be because the light doesnt work. The friends at Solomon Olivos birthday party were pretty rowdy and Nico wasnt in the mood, hey down on the couch to sleep after a few drinks. The shing light was a bit ring and Nico raised a thin arm to rest it on his forehead and eyes to shield them from the light. A girl next to him yelled out, Mr. Nico, its not even ten oclock at night and youre already in bed? The girl picked him up. Nico was not in the mood and pushed him away, throwing out a careless, Older than you youngsters. The girl resented and didnt bother him anymore. Nico leaned in with his eyes closed, his ears ringing, but his mind was nk, except for the declining, stunning young face that had approached him, the light scent of jasmine on her body and the small, soft waist held tightly between his hands. Nico slipped the lump in his throat a couple of times and felt a cluster of fire shoot through him. Mica lit the fire. Nico tapped the screen of his phone and looked at the time, ten and a half minutes. Its not worth spending New Years Eve like this. Nico stood up and said to Salomon Olivo, Im going to retire. Salomon Olivo threw him, smiling mischievously, What for, to find Mica? My dick wants her, what am I going to do, if I dont go, Im going to be stranded. Salomon Olivo: Damn, that Nico guy, what a faggot. Nico came out of the booth with a ck coat in one hand, wearing only a thin white shirt. He opened his phone and found Micas number in his address book, without erasing it. Call. The call went through. Nicoszy, maic voice boomed out, Valet, take me home for 100. 000. On the other end of the phone, Mica hooked those incredibly pretty red lips and spat, No. One million. Mica: Go with whoever you want! Doodle doo Mica hung up on him. Nico gritted his teeth, well, not to send him, well, he blocked his house to go. Mica and Pastora Apostol dined French-style in the City of Night, watched the fireworks and followed more than 10. 000 people through the New Year. When I got home, it was 1 am. As I stepped out of the elevator and headed for my front door, I saw a handsome cowboy standing in front of my house. Mica unconsciously turned around and tried to leave. A sleepover at Pastora Apostols house tonight also seemed like a good decision. But behind me, the male voice was slow, with a hint of yfulness, Why are you running, Im a male ghost, I can eat you when you see me? Mica turned her back to him, took a deep breath and gritted her teeth. No matter, whatsing cant get away. Mica turned around and looked at him calmly, What are you doing here Mr. Nico, where are your manners when youve been blocking my door for half a year after we broke up? Nicos handsome chin was slightly upturned, and his slightly drunken ck eyes were deep and bright, with a hint of ultimate masculine sensuality, but his expression was debtorly, Is it your decision to break up alone? Do you think Im dead? However, Mica: What, Melita got tired of ying?.This is from N?velDrama.Org. Melita, the actress Nico was rumored to be with six months ago. Melita? frowned Nico, with a little difficulty remembering. Damn, what a pretense! Mica frowned, losing her patience, and pushed him, Get away from my door. When Mica opened the door, Nico turned and his chest crushed his whole body against the door. His hot chest pressed against her back. Nico looked down, his thin lips falling affectionately over her chin and neck, lingering, How can you be so mean when you light a fire and run, hmm? Chapter 1052: Micaela, Be My Girlfriend Mica was pinned against the door panel, unable to move, her heart beating too fast. She had been wrapped in the chill of The Holy City, which she had picked up from outside, but now, those chills, as if adding fuel to the agitation, burned even hotter. Mica smiled, smiling softly, a little lightly, her watery eyes ncing lightly back up at his handsome face, Does Mr. Nico know what he looks like now? Nico continued kissing her delicate neck, absentmindedly returning, A handsome, suave, masculine ghost? Handsome is true, and smooth is true, but More like a nightclub cowboye to collect credit. Nico was slightly stunned, how dare this woman call him a duck! Nico sketched a nonchnt smile, Now that youve taken credit, Im going to be polite, guest?. he called him fat and hes really panting! Mica has discovered that people like Nico cant give a hint of color, and when he does, he can open a dye house. The kiss on the back of her neck, deeper and heavier, the torturous tingling sensation magnified more than tenfold where Mica couldnt see it. Micas hand, clinging to the cold door, tightened, she cocked her head slightly, restrained, suppressing agitation, trying to keep her voice calm and collected, reminding him, Mr. Nico, are youing now to ask to get back together or do you just want the 419? Neither. Nico bumped into her and reminded her, Open the door. Answer me first, I dont invite perverts into my house. Nico looked down, his deep, clear dark eyes looking up at her, holding back a smile, I dont mind you waking up the neighbors if youre not shy. Micas ears burned red and she scolded him, You rascal!. So you still like being kissed by hooligans, arent you more of a hooligan?. Nico raised his eyebrows and looked at her with beautiful clear eyes, squeezing her waist and urging, Come on, when a punk is pushed, he can be a punk no matter the asion or the ce. Mica wanted to curse and gritted her teeth so she didnt like it, Mr. Nico, suggest he donate his cheek to the country for bulletproof vests, the technology will surely make a breakthrough. Heh, how about calling him cheeky. Nico smiled coquettishly, Its a pity to be a bulletproof vest for a pretty face like mine, its better to be a cowboy, dont you think?. Mica, who was wearing heeled boots, stepped back and stood on the back of his foot. After stepping on it, Mica said apologetically and guiltily, Mr. Nico, you told me to open the door, why didnt you back up?. Nico: Fuck, this woman is tough as nails. Mica opened the door and slipped behind her like a strider, closing the door with the backhand. Nico had one long leg against the door frame, the gate pressed against her thigh, ying this game with me? Mica, let me in. Mica held the gate and winked at him, Mr. Nico, if you dont get your leg out of the way, Im not responsible for breaking it. Are you willing to give it up? Youll be a widow if you crush it. Talking as if she were his wife! Mica mmed the door so hard that Nico hissed in pain and Mica kicked his long legs out the door. The door, with a bang, mmed shut. The cold breeze from the door hit Nicos face. Maniption. In fact, a woman shoved him out the door. Nico sat in the stairwell and smoked cigarette after cigarette. It wasnt until he counted the butts on the floor, the fifth, that the woman got really hard. Nico decided to smoke two more to give her a chance. Inside the house, Mica is drying her hair after a hot shower when she remembers Nico at the door. Wondering if the bastard has left. Mica pulls a long sweater over her head and heads for the door, peeking through the cats eye to see the door, which was empty. I guess they couldnt take the cold and left. Mica turned back to the living room and saw the Barbie doll sitting in the window. She pulled it close and fiddled with it twice, stroking Barbies silver hair and giggling, childish. A cold breeze rushed over Micas neck as she opened the door, wrapped in a thick knit sweater. Outside the door, no one was there. Shes really gone. Mica was about to close the door when she heard the echoing bouncing of the staircase a short distance away. Mica opens the door and walks over to see Nico jumping down the stairs in the hallway. Why is he angry? Mica stood up and asked, Nico, what are you doing?.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Nico paused in his movements and looked at the woman by the stairwell door, not at all embarrassed about being bumped, but using, You wont let me in and you wont let me warm up? he says condescendingly. Mica turned around and let him, Then keep dancing. The man took a big step forward, pulled her by the arm and drew her into his arms, the mans tall, lean figure draped over her, wrapped around her and pressed her against the stair railing behind him, and the dense kisses fell without warning. Mica couldnt resist and clung to the cor of his coat as her mind went nk. After the kiss, Nico stared at her slightly red and swollen lips and curved his lips, teasing, Thats much more useful for warming up. Mica was about to leave when Nicos long, slender arms stopped her and took her back, moving in a dominant manner. Nico, what the hell do you want? I have little interest in 419. Mica pursed her lips and red at him, Then whats the point of kissing me? Nicos eyes fixed on her, and he had to say that Mica was really to his liking. Though stunningly beautiful, she was not vulgarly striking, her features were young and airy, she seemed pure and lustful, her temperament was A and mild, she could be offensive or sweet, and she was very attractive. Nico cornered her, his bandit aura had been restrained, but he asked her seriously, Mica, be my girlfriend, do you want it?. Mica froze for a few seconds before smiling and pushing him, Im going home to sleep. Nico didnt grant her that, picking her up again and pinning her back against the wall, Dont answer or dont sleep tonight. I dont want it. He didnt like to y with her feelings. Previously it was an exchange rtionship with him, she gave him sleep and he gave her resources and money, a fair exchange and not ying with emotions was Micas goal. Nico looked at her with a warm look, Be my girlfriend and I will give you all the resources you want. Mica asks, What if I refuse? Nicos thin lips pressed against the rim of her ear and he spoke softly, Let go, you choose. You know, Im very clear about the Lord. He had that no I dont force you look that made Mica angry. Mica tugged on her lips and sneered, Mr. Nico you are quite the Mr.. Nico leaned in, his tall figure towering over her, hisrge, slightly cold hands wrapped around her waist, his eyes closed, leisurely and insouciant, You know you almost lost your chance to be my girlfriend? ? Mica was confused. Nico looked behind her at the pile of cigarette butts, on his seventh, If I smoke one more cigarette, youre out of money for your life. Chapter 1053: Winning a boyfriend. Mica is not a pretentious girl, and now that Nico has said so, Mica is quick to open up. If its about being a girlfriend, I dont let my boyfriend cheat on me. Like Melitas before, as my consortium its fine, I have no right to interfere, but as my boyfriend, it disgusts me. Nicos dark eyes stared at her and snorted, reaching up to tweak her soft earlobe, Didnt you turn me off the same way when I was your consortium? Mica frowned slightly as if shed been exposed, fleeing from his fingers ravaging her earlobe. Nico, how do you really feel about me?. Dont you know? How was she to know? She wasnt a worm in his belly. Nico walked up to her with his long legs, his dark eyes burning into her brimming lips, and said sweetly, Do you think Id be so idle as to tangle with a woman I dont like for almost two years? I liked her. The word,ing from Nicos mouth, is inexplicably out of ce. But Micas heart was beating much faster, and Nico moved a little closer to her, and Mica unconsciously took a step back, but her back had already hit a hard wall and there was no turning back. Mica only felt a dryness in her mouth, You like you? Nico saw her blush in a rare moment and her eyebrows tinged with a slight smile as she teased, Youre still shy. Mica: Do you think anyone is like him? That cheeky. But Mica was sensible, after all, and looked up and asked directly, If you like me, how can you go six months withouting to see me? If you like me, why did you get involved with Melita six months ago? And who the hell is Melita? wondered Nico, who from the time we met until now kept talking about Melita. Mica just wondered, The actress you were with at the World Trade Hotel six months ago, Mr. Nico doesnt remember? It seems that Mr. Nico is really a noble man who forgets things.N?velDrama.Org content. Mica reminded him and Nico remembered he existed, Oh. you mean the female model, the one who randomly picked up the gossip, I didnt ask her name. Mica was furious to see his unfocused look, Mr. Nico even sleeps with someone and doesnt even ask her name? Thats a big heart. Who said I was sleeping with her? I said I wouldnt sleep with two women at the same time. Is this deliberate gossip C to increase KPIs and exposure? Seeing that Mica didnt say anything, Nico looked down and pinched her earlobe again, sighing lightly. As for noting to you for six months. you donte to me, Im a consortium stumbling around, do you think so? As soon as Mica looked up, her eyes met his deep, dark eyes and her heart skipped a beat. Nico took her cool hand and ced it around the waist of his open coat, tugging her arm and pulling her into a full embrace. So, girlfriend, can you ask your boyfriend toe home to sleep now? The two stood on the cold, windy staircase for over an hour, almost freezing. Mica, however, buried her face in his chest, You didnt ask me to be your girlfriend just for the sleeping thing? Nico looked down and whispered in her ear, Of course its not, its just for the road. and say its not? Nico reaches down and grabs his girlfriend in a horizontal hug. Mica is so startled that her slippers almost fall off her feet. Nico enters with her in his arms. At Salomon Olivos birthday party, Nico didnt eat much, the birthday cake was sweet and cloying and he didnt like those things, instead he drank a lot of wine on an empty stomach. Mica remembered that there were still frozen meatballs in the fridge, There are frozen meatballs, do you want to eat them?. You only give your boyfriend frozen meatballs, huh? Nico frowned, thinking she didnt appreciate it. Dont eat it and forget it. She made these meatballs with her when her grandmother came over, and she didnt even bother to eat them herself. The stuffed vegetables are purely organic and environmentally friendly, grown by my grandmother in the vige fields. Nico pursed his thin lips in distaste and lectured her, You wont even let your boyfriend eat frozen meatballs, do you want to starve your boyfriend to death? How can you have such a difficult boyfriend? Im really impressed, is she lucky to have a boyfriend like that or is he a disaster for her? Mica put some frozen meatballs in cold water on the floor, which she had wrapped herself and which were quiterge. Are twelve enough? Do you take me for a pig? Mica: Im not afraid youre hungry. Nicos thin lips curved up and he wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his chin on her shoulder as he watched the boiling water in the pot and asked, When will these meatballs be cooked? Mica was pressed against his neck and her head was tilted slightly to one side, a little ufortable, but she let him hold her like that. When the dumplings float and the skin turns transparent, theyre cooked. The water in the pot made a soft boiling noise and for the first night of the new year, Mica didnt expect to win a boyfriend. The loneliness of New Years Eve seems to have faded a lot now that Im cuddling with my boyfriend and preparing a snack in the warmth of the kitchen. Boundless peace. Even tonight, when I crossed New Years Eve with Pastora Apostol in the City of Night, I didnt feel any better than I do now. I dont know if its better to havepany, a new year, or Nico. Mica couldnt tell the difference and looked up to see the side of his face. This boyfriend was really handsome, so handsome that when you saw him, you wanted to reach out and touch his face. Why are you looking at your boyfriend? Nico looked at her yfully. Mica suddenly remembered the time six months ago when he blocked out chili for her. During that period, he was blind for several days and didnt feel anything at the time, only that it was right for him to be by her side and take care of him when he was even blind for her. But when I think about it now, it touches me somehow. Mica said, I just thought I was a little ufortable with you suddenly bing my boyfriend and I wanted to see more of you to get used to it. Nico: Good conscience. Mica doesnt know how long Nicos affair willst, but for now, at least she feels theyre not bad together. In retrospect, it seems like I used to have fun with Nico, but she treated that fun as normal. I dont think so. During the six months of separation, the thoughts werent much stronger, but it was undeniable that I missed him. By the time we met tonight, the feeling of a thousand waves surging from the bottom of Micas heart was also real. With the benefit of hindsight, she realized that she also liked this man named Nico. Its like. Mica skimmed her eyes and nced at the meatballs in the pot with a moments notice. Do you want to take a shower first? Nico felt like she was hinting at him to take a bath, for no other reason than to do just that. Hisrge hand around her waist, his palm warmer, his thin lips pressed to her ear and kissed her, his voice husky as he asked, Do you miss me? Mica blushed and tried to pull her hand away, only to be kissed by him against the kitchen table in a long, heavenly kiss. Only when Dumpling finally pounced did Mica push him away. After Mica served the dumplings, Nico sat to the side and dipped them in the sauce, Mica sat with one hand on her chin and looked up at him, Is it good? Mica was about to open her mouth when Nico bent it and stuck it in hers. Mica: Herees that trick again. After Nico took the bun into his mouth, he lowered his head, covered her lips and took it. Mica blushed at this, but Nico gave her a bandit smile and looked at her kindly and asked, Is it good? Mica reached out and took a bun from her te, dipped it in some sauce and ate it in her mouth, saying, Its still better this way. Nico: After the snack, Mica looked for Nicos clothes and found a pair of his underwear in the closet, the same ones he had left her earlier. Mica tossed the clothes to him. Nico caught them in one hand, looked at her and sneered with a curved lip, You still have my underwear, are you waiting for me toe to your door to sleep? That waited for you, I just forgot to lose it. Nico threw his clothes over his shoulder and went into the bathroom to shower. Mica sat on the nket in the living room watching TV for a while when Nico came out of the bathroom and was so engrossed in watching that she didnt notice him. Until the bare chest pressed against her back and Mica turned her head to look at him, holding the remote control. Nico took the remote out of her hand and turned off the TV at once, Watching such a boring drama, as good as your boyfriend? Mica was trapped in his arms, Nico was topless and he smelled nice, fresh and clean from the shower gel. It had been too long since the two had been intimate and Mica felt a little disoriented for a moment. But Nico asks a serious question, To do or not to do?. Chapter 1054: Meeting the parents on the first day of the date. New Years Eve,te nights, and strenuous exercise caused Mica to fall asleep on the first day of the New Year. When I woke up, it was ten oclock in the morning. Mica has always been an early riser, disciplined, and doesnt go to bed until almost noon very often. As she stood up in fright, the naked man next to her pushed her back. Nicos voice took on the sound of an unconscious Mica, Sleep some more. No, I have too much to do. Mica let go of his hand, got up and dressed quickly and went to the balcony to tend to her pile of nts, prepare breakfast and clean up. Mica hasnt lived in this house for a long time because of the shooting, and she just came back in thest two days, after being dragged around by Pastora Apostol for a few days, doing nothing for hygiene. Nico, who was lying on his back and still sleeping, heard the noise of the vacuum cleaner. Shit, all he said was a bunch of stuff, and that was cleaning? Nico picked up a pillow and put it over his head, Shit, I better clean up after myself Mica had been working for ten minutes when the door opened at the entrance. Mica was surprised: what burr would pick a lock in broad daylight like that? Mica holds the vacuum cleaner and looks at the door as she calls out to Nico, who is sleeping in the bedroom, Nico, get up, it looks like the house has been burrized. Click. The door opened. Malia Monica, carrying tworge bags of vegetables, stood in the hallway, moving freely to change her shoes. Mica, is it really safe for you to have abination lock on this door like this? If people knew your code, wouldnt they be able to get in?. Mica: Grandma, grandma, what has brought you here all of a sudden? Malia Monica froze and looked at her with a frown, Didnt you ask me toe on New Years Day? Did you tell me toe on New Years Day? Im in good health, I dont need you to pick me up in town, I came alone in the bus and brought you lots of food. Mica reaches out her hand and pats him on the head: who remembers what she said on the National Holiday! Malia Monica had just entered the house after changing her slippers and carrying the groceries when Mica was horrified to see a naked man lying in the bedroom! But when Mica tried to close the bedroom door, Nico was already rubbing his eyes and walking out of the bedroom, barefoot. Half asleep, half awake, the man pressed himself against Micas back and hugged her from behind, pressing his chin against Micas shoulder, Do you feel sorry for your boyfriend? He worked all night yesterday, and now this vacuum cleaner makes your boyfriends brain explode. Mica looked at Malia Monica and her face went rigid: Malia Monica looked at the man behind Mica, who was only wearing ck boxer shorts, and she also froze, dropping the two big bags of food she was holding on the floor. Nico follows with his eyes closed and touches her waist with an unruly hand, which Mica hurriedly pushes away from him. Im only on my first day as your boyfriend and Im not even allowed to touch him? The corners of Micas mouth twitched and her throat went dry. Jenn, Mr. Nico, go back to your bedroom and get dressed first Nico frowned, impatiently, What are you wearing, youll have to take it offter. He nned to spend the day at home and y sports with Mica. Having been empty for most of the previous year, the penis was suffocating. Micas dry reminder, Nico, Mr. Nico Yo, my grandmother is here Nico was silent for a moment, then his eyes snapped open and he too froze as he looked at the kind-eyed old man standing not far away. Even someone like Nico, who has a face thick enough to build a bulletproof vest, felt embarrassed at that moment, Ahem. Nico scratched his scalp and turned back to the bedroom, Im going to get dressed. The bedroom door was closed and the world, silent. Malia Monica stood in shock for a while and didnt react. Mica hurriedly put down the vacuum cleaner and went over to carry the dishes, Grandma, Ill do it. Malia Monica felt only a vague dizziness in her head, hand on her forehead, breathless, Mica, that man now, who is he? Mica hurriedly poured a ss of warm white water for Malia Monica and put it in her hand, pulling her grandmother to sit on the sofa to rx. Grandma, take a sip of water first and then well talk. First exin who she is. Mica swallowed, Is he is he my boyfriend? Is he or isnt he? asked Malia Monica anxiously. Mica nodded vigorously, Yes, yes, yes, yes. Malia Monica was dry and anxious, grabbing Micas hand and scolding Mica for being confused, Oh Im furious! Even if he is your boyfriend, you are still young, how can you, how can you live with him Malia Monica pouted, And, how could he go out like that?. Well, Nico came out wearing only a pair of boxer shorts. Mica is thankful that Nico is not naked, which is a very high probability. When Nico is at home, well he wears its pretty pristine and original. Mica reached out and smoothed Malia Monicas back, Grandma, take it easy, have some water. Malia Monica: I cant wait for you! Living with your boyfriend at a young age Is he a reliable man? The appearance is unreliable and insecure. It was the first time Mica was so rmed and had the feeling of being caught in the act. The grandmother simply caught her off guard. However, the incident with Nico the night before was not something she had expected, and she had not expected to be Nicos girlfriend in the first ce. A mans calction is not as good as Gods. Mica chooses the lita strap, picks out the vegetables and shoves a handful into Malia Monicas hand, Grandma, get the vegetables, its going to be toote to make lunch. Malia Monica: Whats the point of picking vegetables this time of year? Nico washed up, put on a formal suit, shirt and pants, and stood in front of Malia Monica. The old man looked left and right, nodded his head andmented objectively, Well, he looks a lot more reliable than he did a moment ago. When has he ever been unreliable? But Nico was Nico after all, an expert at making the field his own on ground that is not home, and with a pure and friendly smile, the man greeted Malia Monica: Hello grandma, Im Micas escort, Nico. Malia Monica asked curiously, Nico, how do you spell the name? Malia Monica has a small notebook with her, full of phone numbers and things to remember about which bus to take to go where, so Malia Monica pulls out the notebook and hands Nico an old cap, pushing the old sses on the bridge of her nose up to her eyes, You write the names and Ill look it up. Mica looks at Nico and Mica, fearing Nico would be angry, says, Grandma, are you going through peoples ounts? Nico doesnt seem like the kind of person who can make peace with old people, and a lot of people in Nicos position dont care to talk much about an old man with no social standing who is inconsequential. Malia Monica red at Mica, Youre in a rtionship with someone and I, as a grandmother, have to verify their identity? Nico stood next to Malia Monica, curving her lips into a slight smile, reaching for the birks and the small, worn notepad in Malia Monicas hand and raising an eyebrow, Grandma was right. Micha: She was quite patient with the old man, as she usually isnt. Nico writes his name in a small notebook and hands it to Malia Monica to read. Malia Monica looked at it and it dawned on her, Oh, so its this Kee, I thought it was the quarter of the season thatst name. There arent many people with thisst name Kee, I havent seen many. And with a patient nod, Nico replied to Malia Monica, There arent many people in life with thest name Kee. Because of Nicos attitude, Malia Monicas impression of Nico was instantly much better, not as outrageous and meaningless as at first. After watching her for a long time, she became more and more fond of Nico and patted him on the back, saying with a smile, Nico, your character is much better than my Mica. In the future, you should ask her to change her character. Young people with hard tempers tend to offend people on the outside. Nico smiled reluctantly and bumped his shoulder against Micas, You heard what grandma said, change your character and be nice to me. Mica petrified: Mica, alone and cooking in the open kitchen, looked towards the living room table. Nico had a deck of cards in his hand and was doing a simple magic trick, asking Malia Monica to guess what suit the next poker would be, and Malia Monica was so dumbfounded she couldnt stopughing. Mica feels like a stranger as she watches the soup boiling in the pot. When the food was ready, Mica took it to the table and dropped a stiff, Put the cards away, its time to eat. Malia Monica smiled and said to Nico, Nico, you can teach me how to yter, after dinner, I havent seen it yet. Okay, Grandma, lets eat first. Malia Monica interjected, Hey, okay, eat first, eat. Mica chewed her vegetables and looked at the two men, feeling the atmosphere was strange. Shes Grandmas real granddaughter, isnt she? How to make Nico look like Grandmas own grandchild. At the table, Malia Monica handed Nico a grilled chicken wing, Nico, how old are you? Nico bit into his chicken wing, lingering for a moment, before smiling perfectly and replying, Twenty-three, three years older than Mica. Mica took a sip of soup and almost choked, Cough cough Nico reached out and patted her on the back, Whats the hurry to eat, whos taking it away from you? Mica covered her mouth, her little face turning red. Twenty-three years old, how did she manage to say it without blushing? Doesnt it hurt your conscience if you cheat on the elderly? But Malia Monicas face is cheerful and happy as she continues to ask, Three years older is fine, three years older is fine, a little older than Mica will hurt, three years older is fine. More age wouldnt do. If youre twenty-six or seven, with our Mica, youre too old. Fuck, good thing he was prudent and didnt tell the truth. A twenty-seven year old man, doesnt he smell good? Malia Monica asked again, Twenty-three, so Nico, are you still studying?. Nico is calm: I just graduated, but I have a secure job and can afford to support Mica. What is it for? Nico: Civil servant, working for a centralpany. The iron rice bowl is the most desirable thing in the eyes of the elderly. Mica choked again, cough cough cough Nicos face was expressionless as he patted her back, his eyes not even looking at her. Malia Monica frowned at Mica, Mica, why are you always choking today, cant you eat properly anymore? Grandma, my throat doesnt feel good today. Mica looked at Nico with a dry smile and a sharp look: why are you so good at showing off and talking so grandiloquently? Malia Monica keeps checking her ount, Centralpany jobs are good, stable, with good benefits, I heard its hard to get into the civil service, Nico, youre great! Malia Monica gives Nico two thumbs up.N?velDrama.Org content. Nico smiled, Grandma is veryplimentary. Mica looked at the fake smile on his face and ground her teeth. Nico looked at her and gave her a piece of Ribs, put his arm around her shoulder and patted her, Eat well and dont choke again. Mica: Malia Monica looked at Nico and the more she looked at him, the more she couldnt stop smiling andplimenting him, Nico is so nice and caring. The smile on Malia Monicas lips reached almost to the corners of her eyes. Mica felt screwed: meeting her parents on the first day of a rtionship was a roller coaster. Chapter 1055: Being their listener After lunch, Malia Monica proposed a card game. At this age, the only way to pass the time in town was to y a little poker. Malia Monica said, Mica, Nico,e to thendlord with Grandma. Mica froze, looking at Malia Monica and then at Nico. That trio ofndlubbers? Why is the aura so why. Nico didnt feel ufortable, pulled up a chair and said, How entertaining is andlord, Ill keep youpany. Mica also had to sit down and apany Malia Monica in herndlord fight. Nico said, We dont bet on money, we have to bet on something else, otherwise its no fun to y empty-handed. Malia Monica smiled and asked Nico, Whats the bet, Nico you say, Ill do whatever you want. Nico brought a stack of white A4 papers, Whoever loses gets a white ballot on their face, what do you think, Grandma? Malia Monica couldnt stop smiling, Okay, publish it. Mica frowned, How silly and unbing of Grandma. Malia Monica looked at Mica and said, Are you belittling Grandma for being too old to y with the things you young people y with? still being stubborn in his old age. Mica took a pair of scissors and cut out a bunch of white strips and taped them with double-sided tape on the face of whoever lost. After a dozen games, Mica had three white stripes on her face, Nico had the most, eight or nine, and Malia Monica had two. Nico, you dont know how to y cards, you look like you dont know how to bet. Nico said, Grandma, Im a good boy, I dont gamble or y poker. Mica: yers who can usually throw a lot of money at the tables, even ying all-in on a hand to win or lose, have the nerve to say they never bet in poker. Mica recalls that when she met Nico, she went to a bar to meet him, and he happened to be ying poker with some of his friends, and the chips on the table were huge, with millions or even tens of millions of dors being won or lost in a hand. A good guy? Nico is not a good boy. Malia Monica looks at Nico and the more she sees, Men who dont gamble well and dont y cards and drink well are especially obedient andpliant to their wives. After ying until 2:30 in the afternoon, Malia Monica got sleepy and dragged Mica with her to the guest room to rest. Once inside the guest room, Malia Monica closed the door nonchntly behind her and asked with a smile, I came to your house on the National Holiday and saw a pair of mens boxer shorts in the closet, they were Nicos, right? Had Malia Monica already discovered that a man had lived in her house? Why dont you say something, or not? Mica nodded, Its him. If she hadnt, her grandmother would have thought she had a messy love life. Malia Monica shook his hand with a sigh of satisfaction and said, Nicos a good kid, pretty solid. Is he the real deal? Mica: Grandma, you really dont know him. But at that, too, Mica could onlyugh. Before Malia Monica went to bed for a nap, she instructed Mica: When two people get along, they have to give in to each others encouragement, especially you, who I know are as stubborn as your mother, and Nico, although hes nice to talk to, you have to be nice once in a while. Just Nico, can we talk? Mica, when you get to your grandmothers age, youll know that its not easy to meet someone you like and like in your life. Micaes out of the guest room and sees Nico sitting on the couch watching TV. Nico asked, Is grandma asleep?. Mica walked over, sat down next to him, looked at him and said, Mr. Nico, thank you. Nico was slightly taken aback and raised an eyebrow at her, Thank you for what?. This is the first time Ive heard such a sincere thank you from him, which is rare. Mica remembered, It seems to me that my grandmother hasnt been as happy as she is now for a long, long time since my mother passed away, thank you Mr. Nico for making my grandmother happy. Nico looked into her eyes, as if for the first time he could feel her most genuine and sincere gratitude.This is from N?velDrama.Org. How are you going to thank me? Huh? Obviously Mica wasnt expecting Nico to ask her that, she was just thanking him in passing, where would someone get on the pole? Nico leaned over to her and put his hands on her waist, saying, I dont ept verbal thanks, do it for real. How do you want me to thank you? She was about to say that he was a nice guy, but now it seems that he is actually a non-profit entrepreneur. Nico pinned her down on the couch and kissed her for a long time before, fully clothed, he got up and headed for the study, dropping the words, I want you all day when Grandmas not around. A date? Nico plopped down and admitted, Going out during the day and doing misty at night. But if yourezy to go out and do misty during the day and night, thats fine with me. Then its better for her to go on a daytime date. In the evening, Nico works in his studio. Mica cut a te of fruit and handed it to Malia Monica to eat, but Malia Monica didnt want to eat it, Take it to Nico, Nico works a lot. Mica burst outughing, Grandma, why do you keep talking about him three times already? Hell eat only if he wants to, and hes very picky, he doesnt eat all the fruit. How do you know he wont eat it if you dont bring it to him and ask him? Im sleepy, Im going to bed, be good. Mica looks at the time, its only nine oclock, the old mans biological clock is very regr. Mica looked at the big te of cut fruit, which she could not finish alone, and took it to the study for Nico. Mr. Nico, I have cut some fruit, would you like to eat some while you work? Nico ignored her and Mica, thinking she wasnt going to eat, turned around with the fruit and prepared to leave. Consequently, Nico reprimanded her, Come back, there is plenty of fruit, do you want to eat it all by yourself?. Didnt didnt you just say anything? Im not used to talking until something is done. Oh, thats right. Mica moved the te of fruit closer to her table and dropped it, ready to leave, Eat then, Ill pick up the te when youre done. As soon as she turned around, Nico reached out and sat her in his arms. You dont work anymore? Its okay to work like this. Mica: But she didnt want to be held by him so work. Nico picked up a few pieces of melon with his silver fork, forked a piece and passed it into Micas mouth. Mica was experienced enough to know he was teasing her and made sure to bend the fork halfway through the meal, so she didnt open her mouth. Nico couldnt help but look at her, Your boyfriend feeds you and you dont even appreciate it? How uninteresting you are as a woman. You must be ying a game of Before she could finish her sentence, Nico popped the piece of melon into her mouth and the man raised an eyebrow, Who said I was ying games with you? Dont always think of me as sinister, okay?. Nico sighed, Youre such an uninteresting woman, Im the only one who would take you in, who else would want you? Talk about being lost. I dont know who threatened her with banning and forced her to be his girlfriend. Micalita doesnt speak, she cant argue with him anyway. Nico reached over and grabbed her chin, Speak. What does it say? Nico rested his chin on her shoulder and hugged her, his eyes on theputer screen at work, and said absently, Tell me about your family. Micas eyes darkened for a moment at the mention of this and she tugged at the corners of her lips. What can you talk about with all that shit at home, its shit Mr. Nico wouldnt like to hear. You know I dont like to hear it without saying it, are you my girlfriend or a tummy worm? Mica sat in his arms, silent for a while, and finally said, I havent told anyone much about that mess at home, so I dont know where to start. Sometimes, its not that you dont want to talk about these things, its that when you want to, you dont have the right listener around, and after that period of time, you dont like to talk about them. In the adult world, suffering simmers and it seems pretentious to talk about it too much. Chapter 1056: Micaela, don’t let me down. When I was little, I remember my father was not so indifferent to me, he would buy me candy canes and pretty little dresses, he woulde home from business trips and pick me up to cheer me up, and he would bring me presents. But I dont know when the smile gradually disappeared from my mothers face, and my father seemed to start bing indifferent and noting home. Although I was very young at the time, children are spiritual and I could sense their parents problems, but at the time I thought they had just had a fight and would make up. But then my dad cheated on me, and not only did he have a woman outside, but he had a daughter, and Florence was only two years younger than me, and then as I got older I realized that all the love between mom and dad was a disguise. My mom was so pretty that when she went to parent-teacher conferences for me as a kid, she was the center of attention, but for some reason, my dad was cheating on a woman of Cam Linares looks and character, so it probably makes sense that the flower of the family isnt as good as the wildflower. Mica choked back a sob and continued with reddened eyes, This unhealthy rtionship they had as a couplested until I was eight years old, when my mother was diagnosed with breast cancer, probably due to a long period of depression, and the doctor had said she could be cured after adjusting her mind and undergoing aggressive treatment with surgery. But one day Cam Linares came to the hospital with six-year-old Florencia and said she was going to visit my mother, but what kind of visit is that? I was standing in front of the ward door and heard everything. After Cam Linares left with Florencia, I saw my mother covering her mouth and crying disconstely, and it didnt take long for the cancer to spread. From then on I hated my dad, more than Cam Linares and Florencia, I hated Beltran Matamoros. Because if it wasnt for Beltran Matamoros, my mother wouldnt have to suffer like this, Beltran Matamoros would have allowed people to harass my mother like this, and if he hadnt cheated on her, my mother would still be alive and well, seeing me in college, seeing me with a boyfriend, seeing me in all the stages of my life. Nico was silent and patient as he listened to her say so many things at once, taking her tearful face and pulling it against his chest. And so? Mica grabbed his shirt with both hands and buried her face in his arms, her voice hoarse with choking. Soon after my mother left, barely six months apart, Beltran Matamoros couldnt wait to take Cam Linares and Florencia into the house, and I became aplete scrub. Not only did they take my mothers position as mistress, but they packed up and threw away all the things she had left, saying it was taboo. I saw that Beltran Matamoros tacitly approved when Cam Linares did these outrages, and it was as if he feared that having his ex-wifes things in the house would attract spirits, perhaps because he had guilt in his heart and so he feared reprisals. When my mother first left, there was a period when I heard she was having trouble sleeping and Cam Linares brought in a feng shui master who said the acacia tree in the courtyard was taboo and attracted bad spirits. At this talk, Mica cried andughed derisively, curving her lips, Dont you think its ironic? Inviting evil spirits, he might as well have said that it was his weak heart that haunted him, fearing that my mothers ghost would take his sleep away. Nico recalls that on his first visit to La familia Matamoros, the acacia tree on the grounds of La familia Matamoros was growing very strong and vigorous, with dense foliage and a fantastic summer bloom of acacia flowers. Nico looked down, kissed her forehead and asked softly, And what happened to the acacia that was left behind? It was nted by my own mother when she married into The Matamoros family, because the acacia means eternal love and a good match. Even the name they gave me was the word joy, my mother said she hoped I would live a life of pure joy, free of worries, and meet someone who would make me happy in this life. But the feng shui master said that the tree had to be uprooted and could not be left. Ostensibly, it was Cam Linares who urged Beltran Matamoros to cut down the tree, but I know that Beltran Matamoros himself wanted to get rid of the tree, he was genuinely afraid that my mothers ghost would haunt him. But that is the most precious thing my mother left me, and there are also many, many good memories I have with her under that tree. I remember her hugging me under it in the coolness of summer and telling me bedtime stories, and I remember the countless times she was on her back under that tree, waiting for her husband who wasteing home. Beltran Matamoros was scared and didnt want to take another life, so he took the tree. After that, I understood why my mother gave me a knife before she left; she wanted me not to be weak like her and to learn to protect myself. My mother didnt understand until she died that being weak and kind was cowardly, and she said the worst thing she ever did in her life was not learn to protect herself and me properly in this marriage. Her hot tears stained the fabric of Nicos shirt on his chest and burned the tip of his heart. He could resist the strong Mica with all her armor, but he finds that this soft, genuine Mica is so fragile that he cant even hold her tightly. Mica sniffled, her eyes shining with tears of rity, and she looked at Nico as she said firmly, word for word, Mr. Nico, you say you cant ept that the other person cheats and cheats on you, and I hate people who cheat just as much, and if you really want to be my boyfriend, then you have no freedom, and if Mr. Nico is just an attempt to y with the rtionship, then lets go back to the old days. Nico red at her and asked in a deep voice, What if I say Im serious? Mica still had a tear in the corner of her eye, but she quirked a smile on her lips and said, Then Ill be faithful to Mr. Nico too, Ill try to make you fall in love, Ill give you the feeling of being an equal in a rtionship between a man and a woman. He wasnt the only one who liked it that way. She would also give him the feeling of being firmly chosen. So would she, really. She doesnt y with emotions, ever. Nico grabbed the back of her neck, lowered his head, and sealed it with a kiss, Then be a good girlfriend to me. Later, he will love her. The warmth she wanted, he would give her too. He is generous with his bride, not just stingy with money. His heart, too, will give it. Mica, unlike the others, is different. She was Nicos first girlfriend and she was unique. This is Nicos first rtionship and he will learn well how to be a kind and considerate boyfriend, even if he cant always be. But with Mica, he tries to take care of her as gently as possible. He brought his face close to his forehead, closed his eyes slightly and said, Mica, dont fail me. He was not a man who could forgive after being let down, he was afraid and lost with her. In this life, there are very few who know someone who can make their heart sing, she is the first and maybe thest.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. I was serious, I wasnt ying around. Chapter 1057: You Look Better Than Him After New Years Day, the one Mica had previously made as a female N came online. Xaviera Canizales, the lead actress in the series, has been a minor hit, while neer Damario Bojorquez, the lead actor in the series, has been a hit, and is a resident Twitter Hot 100 these days. Previously, Xaviera Canizales looked down on Damario Bojorquez, a neer to the show, but after the start of the show, she saw Damario Bojorquez gaining poprity and even interacted more with him on Twitter. Mica has swept Twitter, all smiles and no words. Although Mica is the female N in this drama, she has an impressive personality and is like a vermillion mole at first nce. Many viewers remember Anita Ordaz, who is white and beautiful, as the face of the drama. Micas Twitter following, which saw its first wave of real fans, though not many, went from over 50. 000 followers to 80. 000. A quick nce at thements on Twitter reveals that everyone covets Micas beauty. Top of the Clouds was Micas chance, but the premiere was in this years summer schedule, and Mica considered that show most likely to be overrun by Solomon Olivo and the only fans of the heroine who got hold of her Twitterments and were called out. Instead, its Corpse Talk that could earn good word of mouth, but Corpse Talk wont premiere until early next year. Mica sent a Facebook message to her manager Celesta Zorri: Celesta, any other announcementstely?. Celesta Zorri: Not long ago, Mr. Nico asked me not to give him work and notices these days. Mica writes to Nico via Facebook, Mr. Nico, why did you ask Celesta not to assign me work these days? After about ten minutes, Nico replied, Is work more fun than having a rtionship with me?. The man seemed justified. he had nothing to say. After another ten minutes, Nico texted, Im almost off work, lets have dinner tonight. Theres no food in the fridge, what do you want to eat? Nico: Im out on a date tonight, Ill pick you upter. After officially dating, Mica has yet to date Nico. Last time Malia Monica came on New Years vacation and missed the break, and Nico was busy with his round of work at the end of the year, so he hasnt been able to free up time for a proper date. When Nico arrived at Aqua, he didnte up and sit in the car to wait for Mica. I waited for over twenty minutes. Nico called her and teased, If you donte down, Ill drive away. Mica was walking out of the building with her cell phone in her hand. Nico saw a woman dressed in a long beige coat approaching, her face delicately and simply made up, her lipstick brightly colored and incredibly beautiful. As Mica opened the passenger door and climbed in, Nicoughed at her, Youve spent over an hour twirling your makeup around just to eat dinner? Nico has always been a bandit, and his eyes are also aggressive, and Micas face warms up. Not for more than an hour. Nico leaned in and moved closer to Micas face, staring at her, his eyes finally settling on her red lips. You did that on purpose, didnt you? ? Mica looked at him in disbelief. How am I supposed to kiss you with lipstick like that? Mica: Nico didnt really kiss her, and only when he saw her reddened ears did he hook his thin lips in satisfaction, reached over and pulled the seat belt next to her and buckled it. Mica looked out the side window, exhaled softly, and asked Nico, Where are we going to eat? The World Trade Cloud restaurant? Mica has always heard Pastora Apostol say that the dessert chefs at the Cloud restaurant are the equivalent of five Michelin stars and that the food is the ultimate tongue-pleaser. The restaurants clientele tends to be rich and famous, with customers ranging from celebrities and models to businessmen and women. Many small artists just starting out will go out of their way and with financial resources to ask someone to buy a ticket to this restaurant in order to meet the rich and famous, and get in, not to eat, but to meet people from high circles. As for Nico, wherever he goes, he is the type of person who pinches himself, who wants to simply go to eat, but is often bothered by irrelevant people. Nico had a window seat, with a view of the night lights of the whole city below him, which was very striking and beautiful. Avable Its sixty-six stories and Mica is more or less afraid of heights. As she looked out the window, Mica felt a little weak in the knees and her grip on Nicos arm tightened. Nico frowned a little, rolling his eyes to see her somewhat unnatural face and looking out the window, he probably understood, Afraid of heights?. Mica felt a little embarrassed, but the fear of heights was real, . Well, a little. Nico looked at her and suddenly smiled, leaning closer to give her a little reassurance and teasing her again, Mica, for a moment there I thought that what girls are usually afraid of, youre not. Now she was scared and soft, and Nicos heart tingled at the sight of her. Nico patted her hand squeezing his and instructed, Hold on tight, dont fall.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Mica: The ground beneath your feet is a high definition screen of the night, made to look luridly realistic. Mica grabbed Nicos hand and unconsciously squeezed it even tighter, pinching Nicos arm red. Nico indicated to the waiter, Give us a seat away from the window, my girlfriend is afraid of heights. Fine, then you two follow me to the front. As he walked to the front, Nico deliberately did not put his arm around Mica, who grabbed him by the arm and was almost dragged away by him. Mica: However, when he sat down, after Mica sat down, Nico took the seat next to her, not in front of her. Mica sits inside and Nico sits outside. Mica suddenly felt much more confident. The waiter handed them the menu, Would you like to see what you want to eat?. Nico looked at the menu with Mica, who ordered a few desserts to try, and Nico ordered the main course. After ordering, Mica looked over her shoulder and saw two familiar faces. Nico followed her gaze to a couple not too far away and raised an eyebrow as he asked, Do you two know each other? Its Xaviera Canizales and Damario Bojorquez, the hero and heroine of the y My Little Youth and Yours. I dont know him, we have filmed together before? Mr. Nico, dont you know Xaviera Canizales? He remembered that Xaviera Canizales knew Nico and that Nico had gone to the set that time and Xaviera Canizales had greeted him. Nico frowned, I dont remember, I dont usually have a memory for outrages. Its really noble. Mica muttered, I didnt think theyd get together so soon. Previously, Xaviera Canizales had dismissed Damario Bojorquez as a neer with no credentials and no resources, but now that Damario Bojorquez has be a star, Xaviera Canizales has turned around and is now in love with him. Do you like that guy? asked Nico, looking into her eyes. Mica froze and shook her head, No. Damario Bojorquez is a creamy showbiz guy, and to be honest, Mica doesnt eat this kind of fresh, smooth meat, hes too creamy and doesnt look manly. So youre looking at him? Nico reached up and grabbed her chin, turning it towards her face, Isnt looking at me enough?. However, Mica looked at him, You do look better than him. What do you mean looking better than him, am I on his level? This man is, literally, arrogant. Chapter 1058: Beware if you know your man is handsome. Mica was spotted by Xaviera Canizales and Damario Bojorquez at the table not far away as they sat over here goofing around with Nico. Mica unconsciously reached down and pinched Nicos arm from under the table. As soon as Xaviera Canizales saw Nico, her eyes lit up and she came over to say hello, dragging Damario Bojorquez along. Mr. Nico, what a coincidence that you are also eating at this restaurant, is she your friend? It was then that Xaviera Canizales noticed the woman sitting next to Nico and her eyes snapped open as she recognized her as Mica. Evidently, she hadnt expected that the female pasta N who had dubbed her for the freezer shoot would now transform into Nicospanion. At this point, Xaviera Canizales was really impressed with Mica, but said with a smile on her face, Yes its Mica. I havent heard from you in a while, you look like youre fine, lets have coffee in the afternoon sometime. Mica just smiles politely and does not speak. However, Xaviera Canizales was not embarrassed at all and turned to Nico again, Mr. Nico, I heard that Amengual Films Group is making a promotional film and is looking for a female lead, here is my card, we can talk about the fee, if you need it, feel free to call me. Xaviera Canizales handed her card, with both hands, to Nico. Nico just looked at Mica and didnt bother. Xaviera Canizales ced her card on the table with a smile, If Mr. Nico has something good to do, just think of me. Mica, lets meet for coffee in the afternoon!. Damario Bojorquez, seeing that his girlfriend was having a hard time, put his arm around Xaviera Canizales and said, Then well leave you to your meal. When Damario Bojorquez and Xaviera Canizales returned to their posts, Nico tore the paper business card in half. Why did you tear the card? Nico scowled at him, You want me to seduce your boyfriend, huh? Nico is probably a good watch connoisseur. Xaviera Canizales asks him to join her for an afternoon coffee, just to bring her closer to Nico, and Mica knows it, but theres no need to scold her, just ignore her. Mica asks, Mr. Nico, are there no reporters here? What, are you afraid of being caught on camera with me? Nico blushed slightly. Of course not, Im not very famous, what kind of journalist woulde to film me, Mr. Nico is not afraid, so what am I afraid of? Its just that, for a moment, Ive already seen several famous actresses, so if a journalist were to set up shop here, he could get a lot of gossip out, right? Mica is too superficial in this circle and its normal that she doesnt know some things. Nico looked at her innocently and couldnt helpughing, Do you think we capitalists are vegetarians?. Does Mr. Nico mean to say that those journalists are afraid toe to a ce like this to gossip? Some small newspanies of journalists, even behind the control person are capital, that gossip that the material is good, but the bosss material, do not dare to gossip. That is, gossip news that can be put, is gossip news that can be put, to provide public entertainment only, the real melon, capital does not allow exposure, the reporter is afraid to expose, unless he wants to offend the capital does not want to mix. Mica thought carefully and smiled at Nico, So now I count as capital in hand and someone not to offend? Nico pulled her into his arms and lowered his head to kiss her. Mica didnt expect him to kiss her so suddenly in public and reached up to cover her thin lips, Mr. Nico, what are you doing, there are a lot of people. Whats wrong with me kissing my girlfriend, is it illegal? No. There are too many people. Go home and kiss again. Mica held back. Nico looked at her, a dark gleam in his eyes containing a smirk, and the old god, Okay, well kiss at home. As it seems he was set up. After dinner at Clouds restaurant, Mica booked two movie tickets on her mobile app for the 9pm showing. Its 8. 30 a. m. and theres still time for a little refreshment. Mica asked Nico if he drank coffee with milk, and Nico never drank the stuff. Passing by the KFC in the mall, Mica said, Its too boring to watch a movie without food, buy some snacks. Nico was dragged by Mica to get a fry and the cone was half price for the second one, Mica bought two more cones. One of the cones was shoved into Nicos hand, who looked at the four dor cone in his hand and seriously doubted if he could eat it. Such a cheap thing, can it taste good?. Mica took his hand and popped the cone in her hand into his mouth, You just have to taste it. Nico took a bite from her hand, a creamy taste that really didnt taste bad. Is it good? It takes. Nico looked down, grabbed her hand and took a bite of the cone he was holding. Mica red at him, Youve got yours, why are you eating mine? Nico passed the cone he was holding to her mouth, its just a bite of your ice cream, why be so mean, Ill give you mine. Mica was not falling for it, Im not eating, Im eating mine. deh, waking up and not falling into the trap. When we got to the movie theater, Nico was standing next to Mica, carrying KFC snacks, and Mica asked Nico: Do you want fries or popcorn?. Nico picked one at random: French fries. Popcorn sounds like something a girl would eat. Mica bought arge bucket, half chips and half popcorn. 45 total, how do I pay for it? Mica pulled out her phone and said, Facebook it. As Mica paid, a couple approached her to buy popcorn as well. The couple looked at Nico and Mica a couple more times because they both looked so solid. The girl whispered to her boyfriend, Thats weird, its actually a girl paying, husband, do you think that cute boy is a white boy, who got popped by this woman?. The boy shot Nico a wry look, Dressed like a man and so handsome, he sure is a duck. Nico was not deaf and, of course, overheard the couples conversation. He gritted his teeth and immediately wanted to approach the man and ask him who he was calling a duck. But Mica was a step faster in pushing Nico away. Mica stifled augh, Its just that they see you handsome and they have a bad feeling about you, dont turn on them. Mica isnt afraid of trouble, but shes already booked her movie tickets, so it would be a shame to do that. Nico picked up a French fry and bit into it with a snap, questioning Mica, Do I look like a softy like that? Of course not. What kind of soft eater is as fair as he is, and wants to be served like a gentleman. Besides, he didnt look like the one the white guy had, so those two guys must have been blind. Nico grunted coldly, before deciding not to bother with mere mortals. The movie didnt start for a while and they sat in the waiting room. Nico looks at the bucket of chips and raises an eyebrow, gesturing to Mica, Feed me. Mica pulled up a chair, leaned over, picked up two chips and popped them into her mouth, and ate some popcorn herself. Not long after, she was inside. It was dark and only the screen in front of her was illuminated. Its aedy movie, Mica is on the high side ofughter andughs once or twice, as for Nico next to her, he doesntugh even dead. Thisedy movie is a bit boring for Nico. After an hour of the movie, Nico was so idle that he started ying with Micas hair by wrapping his arms around her. His girlfriend has such beautiful, soft, straight hair that once she touches it, she bes addicted to it. After touching her, Nico even kisses the top of her hair twice. Mica watched the movie quite intently, keeping her eyes on the screen in front of her. A little distracted, Nico looked at her small face in the half-light and saw that she was smiling faintly and asked quietly, Is it funny? Its fine.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Its a pretty serious look. Nico cocked his head to the side, leaning head to head with Mica, reaching out to take her soft, slender fingers and ce them on the surface of his leg, squeezing them gently, a little numb from the movie. He really didnt know what he had gotten himself into to go out on a date and watch a movie, when staying home and exercising was clearly more to his liking. Nico was bored, Mica, give me some popcorn. Without looking at him, Mica took a popcorn from the bucket with her other hand and popped it into her mouth. Nico ate one at a time, and just as Mica let her guard down and kept pouring the food out, Nico suddenly sank his teeth into the belly of udios finger. Micas attention was finally drawn to him, and as soon as she turned her head to look at him, a dark shadow covered her eyes as Nico grabbed her head with one hand, pulled her head down and kissed her on the lips. The kiss was hot and intense, as if it had been repressed for a long time. Micas face, very red, it was the first time she did something like that in a movie theater with such an audience, and even her heart was beating much faster. Nico preferred not to blush, and returned the kiss with a smile afterwards, hooking his thin lips into a bandit smile, Its reassuring when you get a kiss. It was hard enough to spend an entire night just watching and not eating. Mica bit her hot lips, not wanting him to talk anymore, and picked up the fries and popped them into her mouth, Eat the fries. A movie that only Mica watches in the first half and in the second half, Nicoes on to her and Mica doesnt feel like watching it. It was eleven oclock at night when we left the cinema, and a small snowke was falling from the dark sky, the first snow of the year. The car was parked in the Cloud restaurant parking lot across the street. Nico and Mica had just arrived at the mall for convenience, and had walked over. Snow was now falling heavily outside, and Nico pulled Mica across the road on the snow. Waiting for a red light, Nico felt her cold hand, took it in his and slipped it into his coat pocket. Mica looked at the handsome man next to her and hesitated for a moment. She remembered the day she eloped from La Ciudad Santa with Dario Cepeda, when she was sixteen, also in the early snowy winter, and Dario Cepeda warmed her in the same way. Feeling his smoldering gaze, Nico raised an eyebrow and asked, What are you doing looking at your man? Mica wrapped her arms around his waist and buried her face in his chest, hiding her emotions with a soft sigh, Guapo. Nicos heart fluttered at her light words, and she couldnt suppress the smile on her face when the man even looked down and instructed her, If you know your man is handsome, keep an eye on him, its a big loss for you if someone else steals him. The tone of voice, arrogant to the core. Chapter 1059: Boyfriend gets angry It will soon be Christmas Eve. Mica packed her bags and prepared to return to L-town to spend New Years Eve with Malia Monica. Upon arriving at her grandmothers house, Malia Monica mentioned Nico and Mica remembered that she had forgotten to say hello to Nico. At the end of the year, Nico was very busy these days and the two of them didnt see each other much, so Mica forgot to tell him she was back in town. I was about to tell Nico when Nico, from Facebook, sent it to me. Where have you been, why arent you home? Mica: I went back to L-Town for New Years Eve. Why didnt you tell me when you wereing back? Mica was going to be back on the 8th, but seeing Nico getting a little nervous, she said, Come back on the 6th. Nico was sitting on the couch at home in the blue sky, a little upset, I thought we would spend Christmas Eve together this year, but she was good, she got away first. Earlier I had thought of bringing Savanna Amengual to spend Christmas with her and her grandmother, after spending Christmas dinner with the old man at the old house. Here, after Mica replied to Nicos message, ten minutes passed and Nico did not send her another message. Malia Monica saw that she kept looking at her phone and asked, Message with Nico?. Hes not answering me, hes probably mad. Malia Monica smiled and said, Then you should be back in town soon after New Years, theres nothing to do with me. I have rarely spent time with you since I was out filming before, and its rare that I can spend a few more days with you during the New Year, my boyfriend can spend time with you whenever he wants. Malia Monica is getting older and Mica is terrified that something will happen to her child that she wants to raise but not her parents. It was almost Christmas Eve and Nico had stopped sending her a single message as if he was obsessed with her. And very angry. As Christmas Eve morning arrived, Mica got up early to help Malia Monica with theundry and texted Nico: Mr. Nico, Merry Christmas Eve ~ On Christmas Eve, Nico slept until noon and sat at the table to eat, when he opened his phone he saw this wish and growled, And you know send me a separate wish. Savanna Amengual, peering across the table at her brothers cold nose and eyes, asked curiously, Brother, did you have a fight with Miss Mica? Boy, do you expect me to fight with her all day? Savanna Amengual spat, Youre so moody and angry all the time, isnt it usual for you to fight with your girlfriend? Nico looked at her coldly, Do I have a bad temper?. Just a little bad. Okay, dont ask me for living expenses at the beginning of the school year, I can see you are very capable, work hard and study hard. With that, Nico pushed the dinner te away and turned up the phone. Savanna Amengual poked the eggs on her te: Stingy, stingy, stingy! Not just stingy, but angry. Shortly after two oclock in the afternoon, the servants at the Amengual Groups former home began working on the red trimmings for the vis windows, and Savanna Amengual made a mess of the dough. The first floor bustled with activity. Nicoy back on the bed, his long legs folded, and settled back to Mica Facebook casually. An unknown phone number suddenly rang out over the phone. Nico thought it was an annoying call and just cut it off, and the chain of calls came again. Nico answered, Hello? A soft middle-aged female voice came on the phone, Nico, its me, Mom. Nico grabbed the phone and was silent for a long time, not answering. On the other end of the phone, Carlita Tardio spoke, Merry Christmas Eve, Nico. Nicos face was condensed, his lips tense and he didnt say a word. Carlita Tardio took a deep breath, knowing Nico didnt want to talk to her, but continued anyway, Nico, Mom shes back in the country and would like to meet you now, look, when do we make an appointment to meet? And Savanna, can you bring her over to meet me? I havent seen her since I was growing up. Nico scoffed, did he have the nerve to mention meeting Savanna Amengual? And isnt he afraid Savanna Amengual will find out about his shit? Carlita Tardio sympathizes: Oh, I wouldnt say Im her mother, I just wanted to see her from afar, Nico. I really Id like to meet you brothers. Nico hooked his thin lips and sneered, If I had known, I wouldnt have had to in the first ce, so theres no need to meet, and dont introduce yourself in front of Savanna, or I wont be polite. Nico By the way, stop introducing yourself as a mother, you stopped being one to Savanna and me a long time ago, when dad died. Nico said the cruelest words word for word, his face cold as ice and his eyes even more dead. With those words, Nico didnt give Carlita Tardio another chance to speak and simply hung up the phone. Shortly after hanging up the phone, Savanna Amengual burst in with a cupcake, Brother! Merry Christmas Eve. Nico was stunned and his face darkened, Dont you know how to knock?. I havent knocked before, why are you so angry? Hes so mean, his face is so stinky, who made him angry again? Get out. Savanna Amengual stomped her foot, angrily, I wont, I wont! Not until you promise to pay me a living wage. Savanna Amenguals shrill voice became increasingly annoying to Nicos ears, who stood up and grabbed Savanna Amengual by the back of the neck and threw her out like a chicken, then closed the door behind him. Savanna Amengual stood in the doorway as the groundhog screamed, Aah!!!!! Pissed!!! Inside the door, Nicos face was frozen and ice formed under his eyes. In the evening, Nico and Savanna Amengual apanied Grandpa Valentinzi to New Years Eve dinner. Grandfather Valentinzi sub handed Savanna Amengual arge, extraordinarily thick gift package, and Savanna Amenguals eyes lit up as she received it, thanking her grandfather over and over, Grandfather, this gift is for me, isnt it? Of course its for you, take it for yourself and buy whatever you want. Savanna Amengual looked at Nico out of the corner of her eye, Then you cant let my brother confiscate this great gift of mine. Grandpa Valentinkoughed out loud, stroked Savanna Amenguals little head and said, If your brother dares to confiscate your gift, you tell Grandpa and hell teach him a lesson. Savanna Amengual smiled sweetly, Thank you Grandpa! After lunch, Nico and Savanna Amengual apanied the old man to watch the party again. Nico was bored looking at his cell phone when he got another text message from an unknown number, Carlita Tardio. Nico, Im sorry for what happened, Im sorry for your father, Im sorry for the Amengual Group, Im sorry for you and Savanna, but I cant control my feelings, Nico, Im really sorry, Im not asking you to forgive me, but at least, let me see you and Savanna, I beg you, ok? Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Nico looked at the text message and was a little lost in thought. Savanna Amengual leaned over to look at the screen of her phone and Nico locked her phone in an instant. Savanna Amengual rolled her eyes, Petty, Im not going to look at your messages. Nico grabbed his phone, reached for his car keys and said, Im going out to get something, you stay with Grandpa and watch TV, dont run off and fool around. Savanna Amengual growled, Why is it that you can go out and I cant go out and have fun? By virtue of the fact that Im an adult. Pissed off pissed off! Savanna Amengual extended her small hand towards him, Brother, are you forgetting something?. Savanna Amengual held out her hand for a Christmas Eve present. Nico was not prepared for this and patted her hand directly with his big hand, before turning and leaving the vi. Savanna Amengual bared her teeth in the back, Nico! You are too much! It was after eleven oclock at night and the sound of firecrackers and fireworks were ringing through the city and Mica was lying in bed unable to sleep. After flipping through her phone, Nico still hadnt returned her messages. Mica sent another Facebook message, Really mad? The other party still didnt respond. Mica thought nothing of it, figuring she would wait until her return on the sixth day of the new year to cajole this devious, arrogant man. I put the phone down and was about to go back to sleep when the window at the head of the bed rattled. Knock, knock, knock. It sounded like someone was smashing the windows of her house with a small rock. Startled, Mica got out of bed and looked out the window in her pajamas to see, not far away, a familiar figure of a long jade figure standing. Mica stood motionless for a long time, as if in a dream, and finally, looking out the window at him, she sketched a smile as bright as could be. Chapter 1060: Dog food on Christmas Eve night, don’t choke. Mica changed her clothes, wrapped herself in her down jacket and cautiously exited the house. As soon as she stepped out of the short alley, she saw Nico standing next to her car, hands in his pockets, looking at her coldly, his eyes full of resentment. Mica couldnt contain herughter and came up to me and said, You came to see me, why are you still so resentful, I provoked you? What do you think, is the town fun? Im the only one whoes to this shit to look for you on such a cold day, would anyone elsee to you? Hes justified and arrogant. Mica wrapped her arms around him, No, only you will. Nico growled softly and pulled back to hug her, which was more like it. Mica tilted her head and kissed him on the cool chin, coaxing him, Dont get mad, boyfriend, huh? Its not nice to be so pedestrian. Nico leaned in slightly, one long finger touching his lips. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck and still gave him a long look. The man was very tall, she wasnt wearing heels now, he leaned slightly around her waist and she was still slightly out of his reach, on tiptoe, her hands pulling down his neck, her four lips pressed together. Warm and cozy. Nicos hands around her waist tightened, and in the kiss, all the unhappiness and sadness of the day seemed to be almost swept away. With an unsolicited kiss from her, everything else, bes seemingly less important. Since when did Mica start to mean so much to him? Nico doesnt remember. Only entangled, holding her against the side of the car and between his chest, he carried the kiss deeper. Mica was breathless from the kiss and when Nico released her slightly, Mica let out a few big puffs of white air, her face slightly flushed and a little short of oxygen. The mans dark eyes looked at her mischievously, his fingers pressed against her lips andmented, What a bad kisser. Then it looks like youre no good at tuning up your girlfriend. Nico raised an eyebrow and pinned her in his arms, Can you do it now, how dare you say your boyfriend cant. Mica buried herself in his arms and curved her lips into a smile, tucking her hands into her open coat, under which she wore only a thin white shirt, Mica looked up from his chest, Are you cold in so little clothing? The vige is not like the city, the vige is already a little cooler than the city, the city walks around inside with central air conditioning, but the vige is a big ice cer, youll catch a cold if you get so little. Nico already had a little stuffy nose, he rarely came to town and was a little overwhelmed by the temperature for a while. A little, please, can I get under the covers?. Mica smiled, Then be gentle, so as not to wake Grandma. Nico pulled her up in a hug and Mica startled and wrapped her arms around his neck, Put me down now. Nico yanked open the door and pushed Mica, who followed him into the back seat. When he arrived, he drove an SUV especially, with plenty of room in the back seat so the two of them werent strapped in the car even if they did something. The car was warm with the air conditioning on, and Mica was even a little warm wrapped up in her down jacket. With the back seat folded down so he could use it as a bed to sleep in, Nico took off the coat he was wearing and tossed Micas down jacket aside. Her hands were cold from having been outdoors for a while, and she winced and cringed when he touched her in the flesh. Nico smiled mischievously and moved his hands even closer to her warm waist. Mica pulled her hands out of his, wrapped her slender hands around his tworge, bony ones, blew warm air into them and rubbed them together again. Nicos gaze burned at her pampering movements and he moved closer to her, taking her in his arms, tucking his small, already cold hands into the hem of her shirt. Pulling her coat over them both. The temperature inside the car was high and it soon warmed up. With her head resting on one of his arms, Mica tilted her head to one side and asked, Why are you here all of a sudden, have you eaten? Nicos eyes were closed, rxed, I just swooped in to see if you were hiding an adulterer in town. Mica smiled sweetly at him and snuggled into his arms, What kind of adulterer is hardworking enough toe to an unheated town in the dead of winter to have an affair with me, are you, Mr. Nico? Nico squeezed her slender waist, Deh. Outside the car window, not far away, fireworks went off at twelve oclock with a beautiful roar in the air, very much in the spirit of the New Year. Mr. Nico, Happy New Year. Mica looked up at him, a soft smile on her forehead. For this personal blessing, Nico felt that the evening had not been a waste of time. Inside the car, the two figures are entwined. In the heat of the moment, Mica calls out to him and Nico obliges, Call her something else. Nico? Mica was forced by him to say Nico . That cold name was now so soft and feminine that Nico was willing to die for her. Atst, Nicos thin lips pressed against Micas ear, his breath hot and steamy, his deep, dark eyes fixed on her as he said, Happy New Year, Mica. Mica allowed him to kiss her body, holding only her hand, resting with her eyes closed, face buried in his neck, voice muffled by the aftermath of an affair, Arent you happy today? Nico was slightly stunned, staring at her sweaty little face, amazed at her insight into him. How did you know? You were, like, so mean. Nico kissed her forehead and asked in a low, maic voice, Did that hurt? Thats not really true, Im just a little tired. Nico looked at her and a loving, beaming smile came into his eyes, Right now, Im happy. A man who is physically and mentally relieved will not be unhappy. The real is the environmental protection package. Mica turned her back to him and leaned on his arm, he asionally looked down and kissed her shoulder, neither of them spoke, except for the asional fireworks in the distance, the city was silentte at night, and inside the car, only the faint sound of each others breathing could be heard. Nico embraced the woman in his arms and felt that this New Years Eve, even if spent in the car, was wonderful. After a long, long time, so long that Nico thought she was asleep, Mica asked, Mr. Nico, why are you unhappy?. Its bad luck to be unhappy in the middle of the year. Mica could sense that it wasnt because of her. For a moment, Nico understood how Mica had felt when she had told him earlier that she didnt know where to start with that pair of shits at home. Nico just reached out and rubbed her shoulder and said in a husky voice, Ill tell you about itter, when I get a chance. Mica slipped out of his arms and faced him, raising her arms and wrapping them around his waist as if to give him silentfort. After a while, Mica said, Boyfriend, have fun on the big day. Nico smiled slightly, he really wasnt upset anymore. A big hand, smoothing her long hair, wrapped around her, napping. In the middle of the night, with Mica asleep, Nico reached for his phone, opened Facebook and transferred a New Years gift to Savanna Amengual. Savanna Amengual, a night owl, woke up at that moment and received the gift within seconds. Savanna Amengual did not forget to take an interest in Nico: Brother, why havent youe back by this time, where are you?.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Actually, the second half of the sentence, Savanna Amengual wanted to say: if youe backter, could you bring me a snack? But Savanna Amengual didnt dare say it. Nico looked at the woman sleeping next to him, clicked on the front of his phone, took a random selfie of his and Micas faces, and sent it to Savanna Amengual with the words, Sleep. Savanna Amengual gasps, Holy shit!!! In the car? A fierce battle? Nico doesnt respond, leaving Savanna Amenguals gritty neurons to specte at will. Savanna Amengual zooms in on that photo and says to herself, Wow, Miss Mica with that tired look on her face, how hard my brothers torture was. But for most of the night, Savanna Amengual felt a little stuffed with dog food and her heart was a little stuffed. Before Nico went to bed, she clicked back to Micas Facebook dialogue and made a transfer. After the transfer, Nico looked down at the woman in his arms, curved his thin lips, kissed her some more and gathered the nkets around him before going back to sleep. Chapter 1061: Just getting revenge on The Matamoros Family The first big morning, the two men got out of the car and entered the house together. Malia Monica was surprised to see Nico, Nico, what brings you here all of a sudden?. Come to pay your respects to Grandma. Malia Monica smiled, Its hard toe so early in the morning. Mica is missed, isnt she?. Ahem. Nico clenched his fist and covered his lips with a slight cough, slightly embarrassed by Malia Monicas too blunt words. Mica looked at him with a slight smile, it was surprising that a man like him, who had seen it all, could have a hot face. Let me take you to wash up. Mica picked up a new toothbrush and handed it to him, but there were no new towels in the house. Nico scanned the towel rack and asked, Which one is yours? That pink one. Nico took the pink towel and washed his face. Mica stood up and flipped through her phone for a while and discovered that Nico had wired her a huge sum of money, 100. 000, just after 4 oclock in the morning. Mica picked up the phone and asked him, Why are you transferring me money all of a sudden?. And turn so many at once. Nico dried his face with a towel and looked at her with a clear frown and a yful look, Youre in a good mood to spin. Is it such a pleasure for the body and mind, so happy? Men are really creatures of the lower half of the mind. Mica was not very polite: Then Ill take it as a New Years gift. The sink was small and Nico, who was tall and long-legged, bowed slightly as he left the sink, dropping ament as he passed her, Its too cold in the house, put in two air conditioners for Grandma. Mica curved her lips and smiled quietly, the warmth in her heart was sizzling. However, Mica had mentioned installing air conditioners several times and Malia Monica had refused to install them to save money and electricity. Malia Monica is more obedient to Nico, and now that Nico is here, Mica ns to have Nico as a lobbyist to brainwash Malia Monica and get the air conditioner installed. Winter in The Holy City is really wet and cold, and she, a young woman, can barely stand the cold in the few days shes been in town, let alone an old person like Malia Monica. For lunch, Mica made French food and put out lots of frozen croquettes and crab sticks. Nico seemed interested in what was left untouched and asked Mica, grabbing the purple rice ball inside, What is this, with so much dye in it, can I eat it? Mica looked at him amused, Mr. Nico, you really dont eat the world, this is a ball of purple rice, this coloring is the natural coloring of purple rice, eat it, it wont poison you. The corner of Nicos mouth twitched as he popped the purple rice ball into his mouth menacingly. One bite and, well, it tasted like a mouthful. Malia Monica was in a good mood watching them argue and had a drink or two with the two young men to wish them a happy new year. After the meal, Malia Monica went to her room to take a nap, as the alcohol got the better of her. Mica cleared the table, there is no dishwasher here and no hot water in the sink faucet, washing dishes is a freezing affair. As Mica washed the dishes, Nico came up behind her and leaned on her back. Mica said, Are youing back this afternoon? Throwing me out, huh? Where else are you going to sleep at night, you cant sleep with me when Grandma is around. Besides, its very cold in this house during the day and even colder at night, can you get used to living here if youre spoiled? Nico didnt think so, If youre a woman, I cant live here, can I? Micaughed without saying a word, pulling therge hand she had built on her waist under the faucet, Nico unconsciously frowned and cursed, Shit, its not hot water, is it?. Cold water at the same temperature as ice cubes. Nico noticed that Micas hands were slightly red from the ice water from washing the dishes and removed her hands from the water. Dont wash them, this water can freeze. So many dishes, whos going to wash them, we cant ask grandma to wash them. Nico pushed her away, rolled up his sleeves and started washing, but frowned and cursed, What the hell is this ce, the water is too cold. The result of leaving the dishes for Nico was that a te broke and a bowl shattered. After washing up, Mica helped him warm his hands for quite a while before warming them. On the first day of the new year, Cam Linares took Florencia to visit the Amengual Group, as she has done in the past. One is to maintain the rtionship, and the other is to take Florencia to find a reason to meet Nico. But as soon as Cam Linares and Florencia walked in, Savanna Amengual came down from upstairs stretching, yawning, and said to Florencia, What a coincidence, my brother is not home today. Florencia asked, Has Mr. Nico gone out to pay his respects?. Cam Linares smiled, Thats okay, we can wait for Mr. Nico toe back. Then you probably wont be able to wait for him, hes gone to town and wont be back for a while. Florencia frowned, What is Mr. Nico doing in the city?.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Savanna Amengual replied nonchntly while eating her bread, Why are you asking so many questions, youre not my brothers girlfriend. Florencia bites her lip and has to suffer her own anger, not daring to offend Savanna Amengual. Cam Linares smiled hypocritically and said, Savanna, your grandfather didnt tell you, did he, that Florencia is now Mr. Nicos fiancee, and yes, you are a child, and I am sure the family will not tell you about these big events. Savanna Amengual, angered by the mother and daughters manner, threw the bread in her hand and said in a cold voice, I have learned that my brothers fiancee is someone else, that he actually went to see herst night, and that they stayed in the car all night, and that they are probably still together. You are nothing but a narcissist, what do you pretend to be?. Florencia felt embarrassed by Savanna Amenguals antipathy, her face white and blue with embarrassment. Cam Linares thought Savanna Amengual was being too smart and told her, Savanna, children can eat, but they cant talk, you are ruining your brothers character, its not good for the Amengual Group, dont say more nonsense. Savanna Amengual hugged her arms and growled arrogantly, Who are you? Dont call me a girl, Im not your daughter, no one else in this world can call me a girl except my grandfather and my brother. And if my brothers girlfriend is someone else, you can ask your daughter, she should know better than me. Cam Linares frowned and looked at Florencia, Florencia, whats going on? Mom, lets go back first! Mr. Nico really has a girlfriend out there? Florencia was walking out with Cam Linares in tow when Savanna Amengual called out to Florencia, Florencia, let me show you something. What, what is it? Savanna Amengual found the photo Nico had sent her on Facebook the night before, clicked on it, showed it to Florencia and quickly put the phone away, See, this is my brothers real girlfriend. Youre blushing all the time in front of my brother, has he ever looked at you? Its like my brother really slept with you. Savanna Amenguals every word humiliated her. Although she had only nced at the photo, Florencia recognized who the woman in the intimate photo was. Mica, its her again, shes been flirting with Mr. Nico! What a bitch, stealing someones fiance and sleeping with her sisters man! Florencia was about to grit her teeth in rage. When they left the Amengual Groups mansion, Cam Linares pulled Florencia and asked, Tell me, who is Nicos wife out there, and do you know? Mom! Dont ask! Ill take care of this matter myself. Cam Linares snarled, If you could handle it, would Nico still be around that slut right now? Florencia bites her lip and backs me up for half a day, Words . Mica. She seduced Mr. Nico and is taking revenge on La familia Matamoros. When Cam Linares found out it was Mica, she was rmed: Shes a nymphomaniac, she even steals her sisters man! No, you have to keep her away from Nico, that little faggot is charming men with her slutty looks, if Mr. Nico is really charmed by her, youre not going to enter the Amengual Group. Florencia cried out aggrieved and indignant, Mom, what the hell do I have to do, what do I have to do to make Mr. Nico love me? Mom, I really dont want to lose to that bitch Mica!. Why are you crying, dry your tears! We mustnt let that little bitch go over our heads and strut around! Chapter 1062: She’s already stunning in her light (1). Florencia remembered the intimate photo of Nico cuddling Mica to sleep, and the hatred in her heart, grew ever more vivid and strong. Mica, you made me do it. Her fingertips, clenched in her palm, hated the thought of cutting Mica into pieces. Florencia rummaged through drawers to find Dario Cepedas address in Ennd and retrieved many of Micas old notebooks from theundry room. She began to learn Micas handwriting, imitating her, and wrote to Dario Cepeda. Since Mica wants to steal from Mr. Nico, dont me her for cutting the grass. After dinner, Florencia asked Cam Linares for a sum of money, intending to enroll in a calligraphy ss at an outside institution. If youre going to do it, do it right, so they cant find out whats going on. On the first day of the New Year, just after 5 p. m., Mica cooked an early dinner and after Nico finished his dinner, Mica walked him to his car in the alley. Nico grabbed her hand and asked, without smiling, When are youing back? I thought we agreed on the sixth day? Shit, its only the first day. Nico looked at her coldly, his tone a little leaden, Are you willing to leave your boyfriend alone for five nights? Mica tilted her head at him, So, Ille back for you on day five then? The first four. Nico hammered him. Alright then, Ill be back in the afternoon after lunch on the 4th. Mica and Nico had just exited the alley when three kids in front of them lit a rubber cannon and threw it at Nicos feet. Bang! The sound of the rubbing cannon was loud. The three kids who had pulled the prank were covering their ears andughing at Nico from a short distance away. Nico was furious and shouted, Boy, you want a fight!. The three children, fearing no one, lit another cannon and threw it at him, but before it could go off, Nico twisted his foot and stepped on it, defusing it. The three children, dumbfounded, saw Nicoing to beat them up and ran away with clenched fists. Nico frowned, Whose bear is it and dont you care. Mica smiled and looked at him, Is everything okay?. What can happen to a little rubbing gun and youugh, good thing I didnt beat the crap out of them. Mica stifled augh and said, Then Ill find those three bear kids and help you teach them a good lesson. Hell, thats more like it. Nico got into the car, mmed the door shut and rolled down the window to let Mica out of the car, Come on. Okay, take care. Nico looked at her kind and pretty face, she was bing more and more obedient to him these days, but Nico felt more and more strange, always wanting to grab her and kiss her hard, to tell everyone that Mica was his and no one could covet her. Nico started the car without stepping on the elerator, gritted his teeth, feeling reluctant, and greeted Mica, who was outside the car window, Come here. The tone of voice,manding and unquestionable. Mica approached the car window and looked inside at him, Whats wrong again, did the car break down with a childs rattle? Micas eyes darted to the dashboard of the car. Nico wrapped arge hand around the back of her neck through the window, and their four lips intertwined heatedly for a long time. After the kiss, Nico pressed his forehead against hers and ordered in a harsh tone, Be home by five oclock on the afternoon of the fourth day of the month. Micas face was a little hot from his sudden kiss and her brain was still in a daze, unresponsive for a moment. Nico frowned impatiently, Can you hear me? hmm. Not far away, the three bear children ran back, Shame! Shame on you, man, kiss the yellow girl! Mica blushed and looked to the side, those three bears were a real nuisance. Without blushing, Nico hooked his thin lips after releasing Mica, Come on. Raising the window, Nico stepped on the elerator and the Maybach GLS slid past the three children standing on the small dirt slope, deliberately kicking up dust in the faces of the three children. The three children spat on the ass of Nicos car, but couldnt spit back at him, h, h, h!. Mica pursed her lips into a smile and said, How does eating dirt taste, boy?. Miss Mica, this guy is so bad that you shouldnt marry him! Thats right, and with us children, he must be a big, bad one! Mica schooled them with a flourish, Who told you to mess with him, and when hees next time, you cant throw a rattle at him again, okay? If you dont, hell catch you and rip your asses open. The three children, with little grimaces of resentment, ran off. This New Years vacation went by extraordinarily fast. Mica went to the audition with her ssmates, and with her natural acting gifts and stunning face, she was chosen by the most famous director in the film industry, Almazan, to be the first female lead, and became Almazans youngest girl. So, at the end of March, Mica returns to the mountains to shoot. Almazans new film is a literary period piece, and this nco y Negro was a long awaited and long film, almost a year long, where Mica had to stay on set, learn to act and get into character. This time, Mica got the role on her own merits, and even Nico was a bit surprised that Almazan had cast Mica as the female lead. Mica shines, she seems more and more unstoppable. When Mica joined the group, she was very busy, working on the script and shooting during the day and sometimes starting work at night, so busy that she didnt have the energy to call Nico and was oftente in responding to his Facebook messages. In addition to poor reception in Q Town, Mica often did not receive Facebook messages. Almazan went so far as to confiscate the cell phones of the entire cast in order for them to adapt and live as their characters during filming, and they were not allowed tomunicate with the outside world. When Mica yed Zhu Yan, the first female character, she sometimes did not understand her role and would crouch in a corner, brooding over it. Almazan was impressed by this new actor, and during the filming of the documentary, the interviewer asked him, I heard that Almazan Directed has hired a new actor this time, and this new Almazan girl is only a sophomore in the film. What does Almazan Directed see in this new actress? Almazan looks at the camera, nods slightly and reflects, This neer has a strong symbolic character, like all the Almazan girls Ive hired before, at first nce, shes stunning. The first time I saw her, I felt that this girl was strong and tough, and I saw in her eyes the same defiant, non-conformist look of the heroine Zhu Yan.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. I saw the photos in the press and realized that this young Almazan girl, even with her sunscreen makeup, still has a delicate and beautiful face, the kind that at first nce you dont have to pay much attention to, but your eyes stop on her. Her looks, do you think thats her strength?. Almazan is very sincere: Of course Micas physique is an advantage, first of all she has to have a movie face to be able to make movies. Its a face that God has given her to eat, especially her eyes, which are not old or mundane but have a strong history. Admittedly, many actors are pretty, but they are just empty vases with no story to tell. Then we all tend to emphasize the face of the movie prima, ording to aesthetics, she should not only be beautiful of skin, but also beautiful of bones. Chapter 1063: She’s already stunning in her light (2) So Almazan Dirigido must have been blown away when he first saw Mica? Almazan nods, Thats right, at first nce Mica gave me the impression that this girl was going to be good. It had been a long time since I had found such a suitable face for a film among the neers, but the key is that she also knows how to act. When she arrives on set, she stands by the wall with her script and is left alone to figure it out. In fact, I dont like loud actors. The more you talk on set, the worse the acting is, because the more you talk, the harder it is to convey your emotions. I rarely talk to Mica, she works on her own and I just give her a few pointers. The girl is able to settle into her characters emotions without me telling her too much. The journalist smiled and said, Then it seems you have a high opinion of Mica, who will surely be a great sess in the future after participating in this film of yours. Almazan says objectively, I would give her an 80 out of 10 for what she has done in my film so far, and it is up to her to decide what she is going to do in the future, but if she continues with this aura and this stamina, she will surely be international. The interviewerughed and joked, Eighty points, you can give eighty points, thats very high, you used to flunk. Almazan is a talented international director, so he has no qualms about speaking in front of the camera, and its not unusual for him to name names: Ive worked with some actresses on asion, and the truth is I dont want to work with them again. Its better to direct a variety show if its not convenient for you to film. Do you think Mica is the right person to direct a variety show? Almazan waved his hand and said seriously, An actress as quiet as she is should never run in a variety show, as soon as she does, that temperament and that feeling fizzles out, great actors who make movies, they dont usually get too close to the audience, then they get too close to the audience, they be too alive and blur the impact they bring to the film, which is not good for the actors own development. But you want to make it flow, to y the idol, to run the variety show nothing bad. It was clear that Almazan Directed really liked Mica. Mica is quite valuable, I hope she does well in the shoots, she just has to calm down and do well in the shoots, dont mess with all the nonsense, shoot a movie today, do a variety show tomorrow like that, just shoot as if nothing happened, she will have a great future in the future. As soon as the documentary nco y Negro appeared in the media, it was in the limelight for days, with news of the new generation of girls from Almazan everywhere. Mica is not yet out of the cast, but she has already made a ssh as the new generation of Almazan girls. Micas face is so good that even if you dont know the actress, you are won over by Micas face first. Mamma mia, not bad for a girl from Almazan, really beautiful! A fucking fairy even with a face smeared with dirt, what kind of divine face is that? This face alone looks like its going to be a blockbuster, and its too unbelievable to say. Every time Almazan Directed has cast a leadingdy, she has been especially beautiful, with a face that is upscale and impossible to replicate. How is it that Almazan Directed has always been able to find such beauty? Beauty is in the bones really beautiful ah, I a woman gluttonous look. Almazan Dirigidos aesthetics are really superb, I hope the script is as good as ever, a good film, worthy of everyones money! Finished Every time I look at Almazan girl, I feel that some stic surgery small flower in the entertainment circle in front of Almazan girl, face value is simply hung, temperament is even more is exploited. Almazan girl always has a kind of high sense independent world beauty, oooooooh so beautiful. This is a kind of face God has rewarded me, ah ah ah ah ah ah, even if the performance is bad, I forgive him. I feel like Mica is going to be on fire, with that face, sucking up to a lot of fans. I swear as long as she doesnt break thew, no matter what bad things she does, Im going to fan her for the rest of my life, Im going to eat her face too. Face is justice, face dogs dont get three views, tears in the air After the evening, Mica returned to the hotel with a tired body, took off her makeup, took a shower andy down on the bed to sleep. After sleeping for an hour or so, Pastora Apostols Facebook call woke her up. Pastora Apostols voice had a tremor of excitement over there, Mica! Now the whole inte is chewing on your face! Your friends are so powerful! Do you know how many followers you now have on Twitter?. When Mica was filming, Almazan Dirigido wouldnt let her use her cell phone, so she hadnt been online for more than three months. How much does it cost? Overnight, Twitter followers went from over 80. 000, to over 5 million followers, just because youre an Almazan girl, Almazan hasnt even finished this movie yet and youre on fire, when her moviees out, youre definitely going to blow up, youre definitely the neer of the year. Mica gave a cloudyugh and teased, Dont be embarrassed about that starting high and finishing low. How is that possible, you have the face of a popr girl truck! Pastora Apostol recited a bunch of uplifting words, but Micay back on the pillow, phone on speaker, and fell asleep in a jiffy. Mica? Mica? Are you listening to me? Are you asleep? Mica was so exhausted that she lost a kilo after a few months of shooting in Q City. Inte July, City of Q was as hot as a steamboat, and Mica was on the verge of heat stroke standing in the zing sun. Even with a thickyer of sunscreen on her arms, she had ayer of sunburn. Mica is a neer, so even though shes tired, she doesnt want to harm the crew, so she follows them to a barbecue. Barbecue and beer on the ground and the breeze at night in Q City was much cooler and more pleasant. Director Almazan did not attend, but reminded them not to get drunk and that they could not start work tomorrow as they were not in a position to start right away. Thats why no one dared to pour alcohol, everything was measured. The main actor of nco y Negro, besides Mica, is Cesaro, a young actor from a few years ago, who has not been very popr in recent years, but whose acting is still very good.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. After dinner, Cesaro went back to the hotel with Mica, and as we walked into the hotel hallway, Mica said, Cesaro, Im going back to rest, so you should rest too. Cesaro called out to Mica, Wait, I have something to tell you. What is it? Mica, its not easy for a neer like you to be chosen by director Almazan, I think we have a good sense of CP, nowadays, whether its a literary ormercial movie, its all about flow, so you have nothing to lose by specting on the CP to contribute to the KPI of the movie. How about We both win, you make me, I make you? Chapter 1064: So, do you love me? Mica was stunned. She didnt think Cesaro, who looked like a decent man and had a decent face, would think of taking shortcuts like that. The entertainment crowd Mica doesnt balk, but Cesaro is clearly trying to specte and take a shortcut. Mica smiled kindly and said, Cesaro, I want to listen to Almazan Directed and perform well, Im not thinking about anything else yet. Besides, even if I make it to the promo, I think the producers will have arrangements made, so its not up to us to try to pull the box office. Mica said this frankly, but clearly snubbed Cesaro. Cesaro is an old man in the entertainment industry, and he couldnt help but feel angry, Mica, do you really think I dont know that you dont want to work with me, just because you think youre a character, and now Almazan Dirigido is praising you, and youre in front of the camera, so you think youre so good that youre going to make it to the top? You think youre going to make it? Im ttered that Almazan Dirigido chose me to be his leadingdy, but Im not qualified to work with an older person like you. Besides, Cesaro and I dont have many emotional scenes in the movie, so Im afraid it might cause difort. Micas words were so beautiful that Cesaros fist felt as if it had hit cotton, with no reaction. Cesaro bit his cheek and looked at Mica with an unfriendly look, Yes, Mica, Almazan Directed said you were fit to be a flower of the high country, and you really think you are a flower of the high country, I advise you not to be so arrogant when you enter this business! Cesaro pointed sharply at Mica. Mica curled her eyshes, raised her eyes and smiled slightly, with a light and calm look, Cesaro, even if you dont specte on CP or traffic, with your acting skills, youll be a sess sooner orter, dont you think? Cesaro clenched his fist, red at Mica, cornered himself in speech, turned around with full fire and headed across the aisle. Mica shakes her head, feeling a little ridiculous that the entertainment industry is such a stain, and that a powerhouse like Cesaro woulde up with such an absurdly crooked way to sess. Mica turned, ready to open the door and enter the room, when as she rounded the corner of the hallway a sudden wail was heard. Ouch, who hit me, whats wrong with you? It was Cesaros voice. Mica frowned and inquisitively walked over to see that Nico was holding Cesaro down and punching him. You dare to specte on my wife, are you tired of living? Fry the fucking CP, fuck him! Cesaro covered his face and seeing Mica approaching, he called for help, Mica! Call the police! Mica was silent for a few seconds and was surprised to see Nico, Mr. Nico, what brings you here?. She really hadnt expected Nico toe to Q City to see her at this time. Nico dropped Cesaros ne, exhaled and stood up slowly and gracefully, looking arrogantly at Cesaro, who was bruised and battered on the floor, and said sternly, You are not worthy to be in a rtionship with my wife with that ugly face, dont even look at you. Nico kicked him again, his scowl cold and grim. Cesaro pointed at Nico and Mica, You two are in cahoots! Then Ill take an injury test and charge you two. Nico held a ck paper business card between his long fingers and threw it in Cesaros face, My card, dont deliver the subpoena to the wrong ce in case you dont find your father. The arrogance was unbearably impressive. Cesaro is pissed. Mica stifled augh, looked at the hallway monitor and said, Lets get out of here. Mica grabbed Nicos hand and hurriedly turned around to leave. Nico lookedzy and let himself be dragged away by Mica, I should have beaten that guy to death for getting on my wifes nerves.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Mica scoffs, Then I wont serve you jail time. Why are you so heartless, woman? Ive pounded my fist so hard for you. Mica couldnt help but twist her head to look at him, You punch someone and your fist still hurts?. Nico looked at her, Sure, forces act on each other, havent you ever studied physics?. Surprisingly, he couldnt reply. Mica opened the door to the suite and dragged Nico inside. As soon as the door opened, Nico suddenly turned around and imprisoned Mica against the door panel. She looked so cold and ascetic, but as soon as she walked in, she was a different person. The man imprisoned her against the door panel with one hand, and with the other he ruffled the long hair at her temples and swept it behind her ears, exposing her entire clean face. Nico stared at her with burning eyes, but his mouth couldnt spit out anything good, How long since Ive seen you, why are you so skinny and brown, Almazan doesnt feed you, eh? Mica unconsciously touches her face, City of Q leans against the mountain, the UV rays here are too strong, plus the sun exposure for filming, it is inevitable that she will be brown, and as for being skinny, she is very busy being skinny. The character was also supposed to be skinny and tan, now doesnt she fit right? Nico pursed his lips and looked at her sullenly, I shouldnt have asked you to do this scene, its been so long and you havent even called me. Micaughed at his stifled and brutal tone and reached around his neck, nudging him on the bridge of his nose. Almazan Directed often confiscates our cell phones and not only me, but the rest of the cast, we barelymunicate with the outside. Nico rubbed his head and gave an arrogant grunt, a little relieved. Mica looked at him with a savannah look, Mr. Nico, you came all this way just to argue with me, huh? Nico looked at her and asked without smiling, Do you miss me?. Micas hand touched the short, thick, stiff hair at the nape of his neck and she looked at him jokingly, I dont have time to think, every day I shoot day and night, Ie back and go to sleep, no time to think. Just watch the script all day and be a theater nerd. Nico let go of her and turned back to her bed, only to have Mica grab her around the waist from behind. Nico growled and said coldly in a hard voice, What? Micas face, pressed against his broad back, rubbed softly, I didnt want to now, but now I do. Liar. Nico turned, hisrge hands gripping her slender neck, and lowered his head to demand a dominant kiss. Mica choked and choked on his kiss. The intent was confusing. She slowly opened her eyes, her clear, watery eyes tinged with a thinyer of mist, her slender hand went up to his long, strong wrist and she looked at him with deep affection, So, do you miss me, miss me? Nico furrowed his eyebrows and spat wisely, I dont want to. And kiss me? Mr. Nico is a liar too. Nico cupped her face with one hand and at her words, the kiss, again, was dense. Mica tilted her head to bear it and wrapped her arms around his waist, willingly, Why the raid, is Mr. Nico checking in again? Without answering her, Nico led her over to the bed and spat, What kind of a shitty bed is this to sleep in? Mica wrapped her arms around his neck, . Its okay. Nico hasnt had dinner yet, and in Q City theres not much takeout, so its not easy to order takeout. After a shower, Mica changed clothes and took Nico out to dinner at a small restaurant. Its a long drive from town, three hours round trip, and the signal is not good, no 5G, only 3Gwork. Nico walked down the main street and spat, I dont evene to this shit when Im invited in a pnquin. Mr. Nico is still here,e on, Im going to treat Mr. Nico to a big meal. Big meal. Nico looked at the bowl of Lanzhou beef ramen in front of him and gasped, You call this a big meal?. Mica raised her hand and waved to the owner, Boss, add another omelet to this table. The corners of Nicos mouth twitched as he picked up the chopsticks and looked at them, which were probably not sterilized, and he looked at them with a little disgust for two seconds. Mica took the chopsticks out of his hand, wiped them with a paper towel and handed them back to him, Dirty eat dirty cultured meat, its not poisonous, eat it. Nico also does not preach and starve. Nico eats fast, but eats well. Mica has eaten dinner and is not hungry, she watches him eat with a hand on his chin. Mica remembered the film nco y Negro, in which Amengual Films Group also participates, and asked herself, Mr. Nico, have you greeted Almazan Dirigido and asked him to choose me? This is something Nico didnt know before, I didnt even know you went to the audition and Almazan didnt know about your rtionship with me. Before he sent her so far away, to a poor camp to shoot a movie, she didnt get to see him once in several months, and even with him running to see her, her transportation changed several times. Its hard to find this shithole. And he made her so dark and skinny that he just made out in the hotel and didnt even bother to do much with her. However, Mica was in a good mood and got the part on her own merits. Seeing her smile, Nico also curved his thin lips and teased, You think youre so proud to have been chosen by Almazan without my rmendation? Mica was honest, there was no need to lie to Nico and told him half jokingly, half seriously, A little, but dont worry Mr. Nico, even if I be famous and step on the red carpet at Cannes, Im not going to abandon you. Nico raised an eyebrow and said in a bandwagon way, Its a big deal to walk the red carpet in Cannes, more than Nicos girlfriend, huh?. Thats not true. Nico raised his eyebrows, that was more of a human phrase. Chapter 1065: Trying to hide your girlfriend. The crews hotel in Q City was a three star, the bathrooms were not very good and not too clean and the rooms were rather small. Nico was disgusted. Mica finished showering and came out of the bathroom in afortable silk skirt, her long hair dripping and with a fresh lemony smell from the shower gel. Nico folded her two long legs on the bed, looked at her nonchntly and tossed out, Negra. , the corner of Micas mouth twitched.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Shes very tanned, but not to the point of being a brte girl, right? The ck girl is still your girlfriend. He sat up with one arm and sat up straighter, pulling Mica into his arms, pressing his chin into Micas shoulder, tilting his head to look at her, reaching up to pinch her face, When this movie is over, I probably wont know my girlfriend. Micas mouth twisted slightly, Its that dark out? Its fine. With Nicos arrival tonight, Mica couldnt read the script and had a rare afternoon off to check Twitterments on her phone. Her poprity on Twitter had skyrocketed recently and the number ofments had gone straight from a couple of hundred before to almost 10. 000ments on a single tweet, which would have exceeded 50. 000 if it was a selfie and a hard photo. Nico put the blow dryer away, looked down at his wet hair and frowned, What are you looking at, me here in person and you looking at your phone? Nico picked up the dryer and deliberately rubbed his hair, making a mess of his long mane. Micaughed out loud at thements, I was just wondering if you guys would still like me if I got fat and ugly one day. Nico snorted coldly and said, Theseizens are the three points of view follow five senses, if you really be ugly, its more like scolding you. A word of warning. Nico really has the ability to keep people awake at all times. A pitcher of cold water to awaken all illusions. Mica dropped the phone, wrapped her arms around his waist, reached over and touched the bridge of his nose and asked, Mr. Nico, have you been this toxic since you were a child? Nico raised an eyebrow and looked at her, What, you want to get to know your boyfriend better?. Mica leaned back in his arms, closed her eyes and mumbled, Well I just want to know how you get to dislike one thing someone says to the point where you have nothing to say. You want to learn? Nico squeezed her waist. Teach me? Nico pinned her down and smoothed her long hair with his big hands, his gaze heavy as he stared at her and said, Im charging tuition. You like ck girls too, huh? Mica choked him with her words. Nico reached up to remove his neck tie and tossed it aside, his tall, strong, slender figure leaning down. ck with power, you know?. Mica: Ultimately, protecting the environment is not an option. The nights in Q City are quiet, with the sound of cicadas chirping outside the windows in summer. Mica was exhausted and fell asleep in Nicos arms, sweating profusely. Not feeling tired, Nico put an arm around the woman in his arms and picked up his phone to scroll through Micas Twitter feed. Nico has been following Micas Twitter feed for the past few months since we parted ways. Nico addressed the 60. 000ments below a selfie. Absolutely, absolutely, absolutely, this woman is here to take my soul. Im a woman and I feel like Im being bent. Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah Mica is so A-okay sweet! I am unterally and officially announcing that I have married Husband Huan with a license, any objections? This face, promise me! Make sure you dont get stic surgery, okay! I could love you for a million years, baby! The more Nico scrolled through thements, the more his brow furrowed. Are theseizens brain dead? To be so angry at a woman they dont even know. Nico tensed his face, as if he felt that what he had was coveted by others, and thousands of them. The feeling, it was unpleasant. Nico looked at thement about marrying Mica with a license and couldnt resist responding with abcdefg222, the Twitter sauce ount, He doesnt agree to marry you. Happy husband? Do these people call their husbands every time they see someone beautiful and handsome? Nico wants to hide his girlfriend. Unconsciously, he reached up and pulled the quilt over Mica upwards, covering her face. Mica, who was sleeping, felt a little stuffy and poked her head out. Nico picked up his phone andmented on Micas Twitter feed, So handsome? Shes only average looking. Not all actresses are like that. Soon after, someone replied to Nicoabcdefg222 that ount. Youre a little ck amateur, arent you, how can you call yourself average when you look like that, are your eyes glued to shi? Sorry, I wanted to look so average. [High smiling face] Do all actresses look like this? Hahaha. Look everyone, theres a blind man here. [Dog head] The lemon spirit is going to look in the mirror first. So youre beautiful? I havent seen such a natural looking actress in years. Yes, yes, yes, yes, Micas features are each individually a particrly exquisite and atmospheric beauty, and thebination is even more impressive on a face that really has zero dead space in terms of facial value. Even the jaw line is excellent. The key is still high cranial top round head type can be salt can be sweet can be A can be young girl, high cranial top stic surgery simply can not be rectified, this woman is really absolute. Whats with all the lemon elves these days, you look like this and call it average? How beautiful you are, you cant justify your words by showing a photo. Nico grabbed his phone, blood churning, and almost couldnt resist taking a picture. For the first time in his fucking life, someone questioned his looks. But Nico took one look at the woman lying next to him and was instantly bnced. As much as these cybernauts lick her, this woman is theirs too. As for the dogs licking, they do it until they run out of anything and cant get a finger out of her. Nico tossed his phone aside and curled up next to Mica on the bed. Mica, half asleep, sensing that he was still awake, reached out and touched his face, murmuring, Go to sleep, I have to roll over in the morning. Nico took advantage of the dim light to take another good look at the delicate face of the woman in his arms, and had to admit that the woman did have her aesthetic point, but, that too, was his. Nico pulled back the sheets and draped directly over both their heads, showing them off under the covers once more before surrendering. The next morning, Mica got up for work and Nico was still asleep with his nket. Mica brought Nico some breakfast after breakfast at the hotel canteen and before leaving she reminded him, Mr. Nico, I brought you some breakfast to put here, remember to eat if you are hungry, Im going to the set. Mica ducked her head and kissed the bridge of his nose, then left. Nico lifted the sheets and covered his head. This woman is fucking heartless, leaving him here alone after sleeping with him. Nico came to see Mica at Q City and as a direct consequence, Mica was in an altered emotional state during the shooting. Once a person is in a happy state of mind, it is difficult to dwell on the characters sadness and pain. Almazan shouted card several times and asked with a frown, Mica, whats wrong with you today, why are you always out of shape? Cesaro scoffed, significantly, Mica-sensei is so busy falling in love that she doesnt want to do the scene. The people on the set were stunned, not realizing that Mica had a boyfriend at such a young age. Mica pursed her lips and said, Almazan Directed, excuse me while I find my form. Almazan admired Mica and said nothing, Go on, make it quick. Were not shooting yours today,e on, lets shoot the others scenes first. Almazan scrutinized Cesaro and his brow furrowed even more, Cesaro, whats wrong with your face, are you learning to fight like a man? When Cesaro touched his face, he got angry again. Yesterday, Micas boyfriend was really mean, knowing he was an actor and was going to be on camera, and he was throwing all his fists in her face. It was humiliating to hit someone without hitting him in the face. Almazan was furious, You cant shoot one at a time, what do you mean, can we give you guys a vacation? Mica, in the corner, took one look at Cesaros embarrassed face and couldnt help but smile. Nico is really relentless when ites to beating people up. Mica took the script and sank for a while, not long after, the stage manager came over with Micas cell phone, Mica, your boyfriend keeps calling you, several times, Im afraid its some kind of emergency and I dont dare to dy it. The note on Micas phone for Nico is boyfriend, which was not given by Mica but was changed by Nico himself with his phone. Simple and brutal, just write down his number as boyfriend. Mica picked up the phone, Yes, thank you. Mica called Nico back, Whats up? Calling me so much, Im filming. On the other end of the line, Nico asked in a deathly cold voice, Where are my panties, where did you put them?. Nico wanted to go out at that moment and couldnt find his damn underwear. Oh, I washed it for youst night, its hanging in the bathroom, I used the dryer, I dont know if its dry, see for yourself. Nico headed for the bathroom while holding his phone in one hand. Mica asked, Did you find it? Nico grunted through his nose, See, hold on. Mica admonished him, Dont call meter if you have nothing to do, so the whole crew knows my boyfriend came overst night. Nico wasnt happy: Cant I see fucking daylight? Fuck, this is the first time hes held back this much, its killing him to be in a rtionship. In the old days, what woman wouldnt be desperate to expose herself to him? Chapter 1066: It’s prettier than fireworks Mica had a hard time getting into the y, and after a day on set, Nico hadnt called her back. I thought Nico was a rebellious guy who would do whatever he was told not to do, and whatever he was told not to do, but to my surprise, this boyfriend was quite obedient. She told him not to call her again and he hasnt called her again. It was dark when we called it a day. A staff member came running up and said, Mica, its veryte, let me take you home. Mica smiled and declined, No, the hotel is close enough, I can walk back by myself, I appreciate it. That Is what Mr. Nico ordered. The field reporter leaned close to Micas ear and spoke ambiguously. Mica froze, wondering what kind of trick Nico was up to. The field reporter threw another meaningfulment at Mica: Theres a surprise. Mica lost her smile and, carrying her purse, said, Then you can leave me. The set chief drove a crew car, with Mica in the back, for about ten minutes before arriving. This isnt the way back to the hotel, is it? The field reporter joked with a smile, What surprises there might be at the hotel. Theres still more than half an hour left, so take a break. Mica dared not rest, she had to keep an eye on where this staff was taking her, otherwise she wouldnt even know if she was being sold. I texted Nico and surprisingly he didnt respond. Fifty minutester, the car stopped in a wild sea. If the employee hadnt been so thin, Mica would have thought I was nning to murder her and throw her body into the sea. Mica got out of the car and the staff drove off without a word. Mica could not scream in time. Mica looked around in the darkness of the sea, the beach was a wild beach, she was wearing a thin dress and the cool breeze of the night on the beach made her clutch her arms.N?velDrama.Org content. Mica turned on her cell phone to call Nico and had just done so when she heard the sound of a phone not far away. Mica turns around and sees the man smiling at her with the cell phone to his ear. Nico was wearing a ck shirt, cuffs rolled casually up to his slender little arms, cell phone glued to his ear in one hand and his pants pocket in the other, standing carefree on the beach not far away, even the night breeze became hispanion. Mica asked, What did you bring me here for?. Nico hung up the phone and didnt answer her. Instead, he touched a cigarette, the lighter clicked and a small cluster of bright mes ignited, Nico put the cigarette to his mouth and lit it. And then he turned to take the glowing star cigarette and light the rows of fireworks behind them. In the darkness, they could hear the sound of the fireworks wires burning. Mica stood a little dazed, looking at the small line of burning sparks on the beach and vaguely aware of something. After lighting the entire fuse, Nico quietly stood up and walked back from the beach in faith. The fuse was activated and countless fireworks went up behind Nico, bursting into the air. Under the smoke and fire, her eyes were like torches, clear and dark, and the night sea breeze made her shirt bulge slightly as Nico took a determined step towards her. The fireworks behind him blossomed even more. Mica watched him and the fireworks, as if merging into one in the night, in an amazingly elegant way. Until Nico came to her side and shared this shower of fireworks with her. The man wrapped his arms around her back, looked at her with downcast savannah eyes and whispered in her ear in a very maic low voice, Happy birthday, Mica. BangC In mid-air, another row of pink fireworks exploded, lighting up half the sky and the sea. Mica looks at the fireworks and smiles. A birthday even she had forgotten. In fact, she remembered. She also traveled from The Holy City to this remote City of Q. Just for her birthday. Just to set off these glorious fireworks for her. But he, however, is more splendid than fireworks. Mica turned and hugged him tightly. The sea breeze brushed her ears and lifted her skirt and long hair as Mica bent her head, stood on tiptoe and kissed him. She smiled up at him and said, I love it. Nico pressed his forehead lightly against hers and yfully asked, Do you like fireworks or do you like me? Mica wrapped her arms around his waist and turned to watch the fireworks blooming in the sky with him, smiling sweetly, I like them all. Nico hooked his lips slightly. Under the fireworks, Mica turned her eyes to look at him again, Nico, youre the first person to go to so much trouble for my birthday, and the first toe all this way to celebrate. She enjoyed it very much. Although it was a bit chilly because of the sea breeze, it was warm and steamy inside. Nico had a bandit face and didnt look down, he just watched the fireworks and said, Then you must take care of me and dont fail me, I have been so good to you, if you get your conscience eaten by dogs, I will be the first one not to let you go. For the first time, I felt it was really nice to have someone to love. After her mothers death, she never had another birthday in La familia Matamoros, but every year, La familia Matamoros would give Florencia a big birthday party and invite family and friends over for drinks. When she was younger, she was jealous of Florencias birthday and went out alone into the backyard with a small slice of Florencias birthday cake and smashed it on the ground, where Beltran Matamoros identally saw her and punished her by kneeling in the yard for a long time. At the age of sixteen she eloped with Dario Cepeda in a narrow rented house, Dario Cepeda was in his second year of school and busy with work at the age of twenty-three. On his birthday, she waited for him to surprise her, but instead waited until he was so drunk he couldnt even walk steadily, which a customer at the wine table did. She didnt me him, but she was touched and surprised, but ultimately missed him. Like a magnificent absence. That night Dario Cepeda hugged her and said in a hoarse voice: Mica, I will give you the world, you must wait. Deeply emotional to the core. But none of those deep feelings seemed to be as shocking as the surprise that awaited her. Promises and vows are always the palest and weakest of things. However fleeting, it is eternal. Mica rushed into Nicos arms, trying to cling to his waist, her eyes moistening on his chest. Nicos heart aches slightly, as if hed been run over by a deer, but he enjoys it, smiles wickedly and asks in her ear, Touched to cry? Mica, smothered in his arms, asked in a squeaky voice, Does Mr. Nico put fireworks to many women for their birthday?. Nico lost his smile and stroked her hair, smoothing it, and kissed her forehead down, Im not that promiscuous, its the first time Ive done something so stupid. The corners of Micas soft, pretty lips seemed to have given birth to a flower, bright and beautiful. She replied softly, following his words, Well, dont do anything so stupid for another woman in the future, it will be frowned upon. Then she said after. Nico looked at her slightly, curving his lips, Ill take that as a promise. Mica kept her arms around his waist and, for a moment, was surprised to think that eternity was just a word. Chapter 1067: Don’t you love me anymore? Nico spent a few more days with Mica in Q-Town after celebrating her birthday. But Mica left early and came backte to film and had no time for Nico, so she said, Mr. Nico, go back to The Holy City, its not like I can concentrate on you here, and it will be distracting for you toe here, and Ill be in a particrly bad state for filming. Nico looked at her and raised an eyebrow, You mean Im here to influence you?. Mica walked over to the bed, amused at his sulky look, and reached over to hug him, Mr. Nico, can I talk to you about something? Nicos tone was harsh, Say. Mica shook his hand and said softly, Cant you suddenly fly to see me when Im rolling in the future?. Heh, is it a fear that he will catch adultery? Nico grimaced and said nothing. Fearing that he would misunderstand, Mica continued, Dont get me wrong, its not that I dont want to see you, its just that youing here will disturb my mood and make it hard for me to enter the scene. It is true that she is happy, but it is also true that she is notmitted to her work. In recent days, Almazan has begun to criticize her. There is only so much energy in a human being, let alone the overwhelming joy of being with Nico and the need to suppress pent-up emotions in the role of Joo Yen, which led directly to Micasck of concentration in the scene. Nico growled coldly, rolled up his sleeves in the sheets, turned his back to her and went to sleep. Mica looked at his arrogant back, wanting tough and get depressed, he was a 27 year old man, how could he be even worse than her, a 20 year old girl, to serve. Mica was not so petty and stingy and decided to cajole him, approaching him to hug his back and rub her face against his. Angry? Nico kept silent and ignored him. Mica peeks up to his face to see him, and shes actually asleep with her eyes closed. Mica hugged him and said, Nico, youve slowly started to affect my mood, and Ill be so happy when youe over that I wont be able to get to work fast enough. The man with his back to her opened his eyes slightly and, after a moment of silence, closed his eyes and, as if without meaning to, turned around and took Mica in his arms, two words escaping his thin lips, Sleep.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Mica buried herself in his arms and curved her lips. Nico had just returned to The Holy City a few days before Florence knocked on his door. But this time, Nico didnt see her. The Campoverde de Pie ising through. Florencia cupped the cards in the living room and bit her lip, Campoverde, Mr. Nico is not going to see me, hes going to regret it. Campoverdes faint official smile, Whether Mr. Nico is going to regret it or not, that is Mr. Nicos business, Mr. Nico said he was too busy to see you today, I, as Mr. Nicos assistant, will only do what Mr. Nico tells me to do, I will not take Mr. Nicos ce Mr. Florencia, pleasee back, Mr. Nico will not see you today. Florencia was finally reluctant and dropped the cards on the salon table. Then bother Campoverde to give these letters to Mr. Nico to read, I havee to deliver them because I dont want Mr. Nico to be fooled by my sister. Florencia left the letter and left the Amengual Group. Campoverde picked up the letters, scanned the envelopes a couple of times and frowned slightly; he feared the letters from Ennd were no good. When Campoverde handed Nico the letters from Ennd, Nicos eyes were a little more intense. Mr. Nico, this is a letter from Florence, but I think it is also possible that Florence is trying to provoke your rtionship with Miss Mica. Go ahead and leave. Nico ordered coldly. When Campoverde left, Nico immediately opened the envelope and impatiently shook out the letterhead inside. But this time, the first line of the letter pierced Nicos eyes. Huan, I was so happy to hear from you, I thought you would never care about me again in your life Happy? Called so intimately? The cold light in Nicos eyes was biting, and the fingers holding the letter were clenched into fists, fingertips almost tearing the thick paper. Mica replied to Dario Cepeda. nco y Negro was shot over nine months. When Mica returned to La Ciudad Santa, it was already winter in La Ciudad Santa. As soon as she got off the ne from the airport andnded, she contacted Nico and sent him a Facebook message. During the nine months of filming, she rarely contacted Nico, knowing that the man definitely held his anger in his heart after being left out during this period, so Mica took an extra initiative. Mister Nico, Ive arrived in The Holy City, are youing to pick me up? Its a sappy tone. Nico received this Facebook with a somber and cold look and deleted the one she had sent, immediately. And that night, Nico dawdled until past eleven oclock at night without giving Mica a single message. Mica called him and he didnt answer. Mica texts him and he doesnt answer. Late at night, Mica couldnt resist sending him another message, jokingly asking, Mr. Nico, dont you love me anymore?. Nico was at the table, full of alcohol, and when he saw this Facebook post, he cursed through gritted teeth, Bitch. I dont know whether to scold Mica or myself. At the drinks table, he smashed a cell phone right away, scaring his fellow B-party member. Chapter 1068: He doesn’t believe in Florence, he just doesn’t believe in her. Inside the ck Bentley business car after lunch. Campoverde felt the low pressure throughout the car and unconsciously nced in the cars rearview mirror at the drunk man in the back seat. Nicos head leaned back on the padded seat as Savanna breathed in and out, her throat moving. The pent-up rage in her chest, as if there was nowhere to vent it, surged there. Campoverde pursed his lips and spoke cautiously, Mr. Nico, I have found out what you asked me to find out. Nico cocked his head and opened his deep, alcohol-stained eyes slightly to look at the car roof, and from his thin lips only one sharp word escaped, Di. The letter Was indeed sent from from Ennd and indeed from Dario Cepedas residence, and as for the handwriting, I sent someone to Dario Cepedas old alma mater. I had an expertpare the handwriting and it was Campoverde pauses. What is it? The man in the back seat was surrounded by a cold, murderous aura. Campoverde said stiffly, It is indeed Dario Cepedas handwriting, those letters, it is not forged handwriting. Dario Cepedas letter is true. For a moment, Nico wanted to believe it for once, but Dario Cepeda was no one else. Mica had uttered the mans name in her sleep, over and over again. As proud as Nico was, even if he didnt care, his dignity seemed crushed at that moment. Spare tires. Nico doesnt want to admit that hes Micas backup, that hes her second choice. Even if the letters were fake, that wouldnt erase the fact that Mica had unconsciously uttered Dario Cepedas name over and over again in her dreams. Moreover, Dario Cepedas response to the letter is true. Campoverde hesitantly asked, Mr. Nico, is it possible that someone disguised Miss Micas handwriting and wrote the letter to Dario Cepeda? After a long while, Nico closed his eyes again, remained silent and finally said indifferently, It doesnt matter. Dario Cepeda, always engraved in Micas heart, has never been forgotten. Its a fact Nico doesnt want to admit, but he has to. What is a letter? If you dont write, will the person who lives in Micas heart change? The ck Bentley, heading to Vi Lago de Luna. Campoverdes cell phone rang and the caller ID said Mica. Campoverde hesitantly asked, Mr. Nico, Miss Mica is calling, a . Do you want to answer? Nicos phone broke at dinner and he hasnt had a new one in a while, so naturally Mica cant reach him. Mica called Campoverde, apparently to see Nico. Pick up. Campoverde picks up. Mica over there spoke up and asked, Campoverde, is Mr. Nicos phone off, I cant get through to him, are you together now? Not together at . Mr. Nico is now angry and it is clear that he does not want to take Micas calls, whom Campoverde does not dare to disobey. But Mica is smart, and Campoverdes stuttering tone is instantly telling. Mica didnt ask again, nor bother to poke at the embarrassment, just said flippantly, As long as hes not in trouble, take good care of him, Im hanging up. Campoverde: If Nico hadnt been sitting in the back of the car, Campoverde wouldnt have been able to resist telling Mica the truth, because Mica knew too much, so much so that Campoverde was a little upset. Not that Campoverde had never dealt with any of the actresses, big or small, who had been with Mr. Nico before, all of them acting like grannies, and within days of being with Mr. Nico, they thought his eyes were so high that they walked sideways. But Mica, who has been with Mr. Nico for two years now, is still the same, not arrogant, but respectful and sometimes sharp-tongued. Mica hung up the phone. Mica, sitting at her dressing table, looked at the Barbie doll sitting next to her, reached out her hand and nodded her head, smiling foolishly, Youre an unimportantpanion too. Not even his girlfriend. She had thought she was. But what girlfriend, who fails tomunicate with her boyfriend, will take the initiative so many times in a day and not get any words. She should have known that Nico was a yboy, and she triumphantly assumed that even if she didnt see this man for six months, he would be waiting for her. But in the end, Mica realized that when he went to work for so long and asked him to leave her alone, he really didnt bother her just because he was considerate of her. But now it dawned on her that he could also go and y with others, she didnt consider herself anyone special. Just someone who could be reced at any time. And he sought her out for a rtionship, but only because, well, she was pretty and happened to be by his side. As for the favors, they are indeed for Nicos girlfriend, but not for Mica, just for the woman next to Nico, whoever she is, it doesnt matter. Thats fair enough, what a man should be generous and chivalrous to his partner. Mica tried to smile, secretly grateful that she hadnt fallen too deep and stayed sober. It turns out that the saying is really true, life, ah, only the pork roll is eternal, other things, but only a little. In the middle of the night, Mica was confused in her sleep when the door opened. A series of faint footsteps sank to the floor and approached the bed with unspoken anger. Mica had just tried to open her eyes when the nkets covering her body were liftedpletely by arge hand and the nkets, dropped to the floor. She couldnt even struggle before she was pinned against the bed by an alcoholic male body. As soon as Mica opened her eyes, she saw Nicos erged face very close. He reeked of alcohol, as if he were drunk. Micas eyes flickered with some surprise, Mr. Nico?. Nico ignored her and just kissed and bit her with brutal fury. Mica felt a little ufortable, but said anyway, What are you doing here all of a sudden, I thought you were avoiding me. Nico was still ignoring her words, but asked her in a non-negotiable way, Mica, who am I to you?. His eyes were sharp and unmistakable as he asked, staring at her, not at all like a drunk. He asked it too sharply and Mica was momentarily frozen and unable to respond. For just an hour or two ago, she had self-denied her rtionship with him, and now, she couldnt say it. Nico, however, looked at her for a moment, with a trace of ruthlessness, and leaned closer, Im your boyfriend. Say you love me. The mans thin lips, less than an inch from hers, were so close, so close, their breaths intertwined.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. His tone, not like he was asking for sweet words, like amand, was fierce and cold. She already knew that Nico was not as cynical as he appeared, that there was also a determined and frightening side to the man, but she would never have imagined that Nico could be so oppressive when he was angry. Mica didnt know what had upset him, What upset you about me?. From the moment shended in The Holy City, wrote him on Facebook, called him, and he didnt return a single word, Mica was vaguely aware of the storm. Nico ignored her words, cupped his chin with his long fingers and sneered, Cant you say it? Arent you a good actor? Cant you say something as simple as that? Nico Dont give me that nonsense! He interrupted her violently, clearly exhausting any hint of patience as the furious trapped beast broke free from its prison. I whats wrong with you? Mica tried to calm him down. But Nico needed more than those fake greetings from her, and he let go of her chin with a sneer. He really couldnt say it. If you really have it in your heart, how can you be so slow to say such simple words of love? If the person in front of her now was Dario Cepeda, would he be able to say the words I love you fluently? The answer was already determined in Nicos mind. So, without emotion, he threw out the words, Take it off and go to bed. Cold-blooded to the core. Micas long, thick eyshes flickered fiercely, her pride felt as if it had been crushed beneath her feet and shattered into crumbs. Her hand, hanging over the side of her nightgown, crumpled into a fist as all those lost emotions turned to quality, and she raised her hand, pping him hard, Nico, you ask me who you are to me, but what do you take me for? Trust, weak as a piece of paper, shatters at the first prick. Chapter 1069: The Wrong Side of the Street After that night, Nico and Mica broke up as if it were an unspoken agreement. By the end of the year, Top of the Clouds was on the air. Soon after it started, Mica was scolded byizens for being the viin, Top of the Clouds was on fire and that viin, yed by Mica, was wrong in the head. Part of the fans andizens have taken their emotions out of the y and yed a character so bad that the actor more or less personally attacks himself. Mica didnt care much, but the viin and her Twitter were frequently trending, both being singled out for being too mean and too much of a bastard. On December 31, New Years Eve, Pastora Apostol asked Mica to go to the cinema to see a movie. The movie scheduled for the New Years Eve slot is a twelve oclock time slot. Lately, Mica has had a bit of a bad reputation on the, and some crazy cybernauts have even gotten in too deep, stuffing her home address and sending her razor des and wreaths of flowers. Thats why, when dating Pastora Apostol, Mica wore a white baseball cap and a ck mask that only covered her eyes, making her unrecognizable to anyone. Pastora Apostol sighed and said, Hey Mica, even though you actors are well paid, its a shame they send you a wreath for acting, you should be more careful when you go out these days, those crazy fans of the show on the inte might block your door, throwing acid and all! Lately I look at the cats eye before I go out, and I usually dont go out when Im well. When this heat passes, it will be natural. Mica is pretty open. Although the whole inte is now scolding the third female lead of Top of the Clouds, the industry has to admit that Micas acting skills are recognized, and it is her acting that makes people hate her enough to scold her. You also have a big heart, but ck and red is also red, you will have jumped from the 18th line to the second or third line at once. When Almazans ck and White is released, theyll put you as a movie queen or something, and youll be a big one all at once. Mica has never thought of bing a big actress, but her cloud-high viin character is very popr, and her resources will surely be better and more plentiful in the future. Mica took Pastora Apostol by the arm and headed for the elevator, saying, Come on, dont you want to buy clothes, lets go upstairs and take a look. The mall is located in the center of town, so its not unusual to run into people you know. Pastora Apostol wanted to buy some sportswear and Mica apanied her to the sports brand store on the second floor. But then, as luck would have it, I bumped into Nico and a tall woman who was choosing sportswear. Pastora Apostols mouth dropped open and she looked away in shock: Isnt that Nico?. Nico faintly heard someone call his name and frowned, turning his head slightly to look. Mica immediately pulled Pastor Apostol behind one of the shoe racks with a quick eye, shielding her from view. Mica covered Pastora Apostols mouth and said, Lets change stores. Pastora Apostol pulled away from Micas hand and said angrily, How can he be such a bastard, less than half a month ago he broke up with you and then seamlessly moved on to the next seamless one, I wont be able to live with this man until I tear him apart! Mica, sensible and calm, let go of Pastora Apostol and gestured, Then go, Im not going to stop you, can you beat him? I remind you that Nico is very good at hitting people, and with your pretty face, Ill be the one who wont get hit by him. So hard? Do women fight too? Mica tugged Pastora Apostol to leave and she muttered, Evidently the bastards are them, why do we have to leave? As they passed by a huge fitting mirror, Mica saw in the mirror that the woman next to Nico had grabbed her arm in a natural movement, and Nico didnt react by letting her pull away. Micas heart stuck and she felt bored, pushing Pastora Apostol away more quickly. But behind her, the woman asked Nico in a delicate voice: Nico, what do you think of this one?. Nico. It was a name she had not pronounced so naturally in the two years she had been with him. It was enough to see how close and familiar the woman next to him was. Mica pulled Pastora Apostol and left withoutint. As she left the sports desk, Pastora Apostol unconsciously looked at Micas eyes and reached out to groom her, You dont have sand in your eyes, do you?. Mica lowered her eyes and calmly dropped, To the stone. But Mica, not so fragile by nature, dragged Pastora Apostol to dine upstairs, For such bad luck, French food, no meat limit, you pay?. Pastora Apostol ps her thigh: Damn, its bad! This French restaurant is doing a good business and its an Inte famous French restaurant thats crowded. Mica and Pastora Apostol chose a somewhat secluded corner to sit in line. Mica was so hot that she could no longer wear her hat and mask, so she took them off. Nico walked past the French restaurant after apanying his hairdresser Esma on a walk. Esma smiles and says, This French restaurant is an Inte sensation, I think, and Ive seen Inte celebrities hit this restaurant so often when Im abroad on domestic social media tforms that I wanted to try it. Soe on in. Esma doesnt usually go back to the country, and Nico didnt want to put on his hairdressers face when he was asked out, even though hes been in a really bad moodtely. But Nico has the self-control not to lose his temper with people he doesnt want to work with. At the store, Mica and Pastora Apostol were having a hot meal when a woman in her thirties approached the next table suspiciously, with an indiscreet look. She pointed at Mica and asked, Are you the Mra? Mica unconsciously looked up and, as a result, was even more genuinely seen by the woman. The woman said angrily, Youre too mean to be so stingy to break off someones rtionship! My husband even said you were pretty! That pisses me off! A woman as vicious as you, with such an ugly heart, doesnt deserve to have this skin! The womans heated words soon caught the attention of the other consumers in the French restaurant, who looked over. Mica has been in the news a lottely and has been recognized by many peopleN?velDrama.Org content. Its her, its that vicious Mra! My God, I cant believe I ran into her here! Even though I know shes just a character, it doesnt stop me from getting angry and wanting to throw boiling water on her too!. Thedy is really angry! Shes really the one whos most eager to tear the female counterpart apart this year! Mica hastily put on her hat. The woman was gesturing at Mica and Pastora Apostol began to have a tug-of-war with her, What are you doing! Whats wrong with you! Dont you know reality from drama? What does that have to do with the actors themselves? Stop watching! Stop watching, all of you. Nico and Esma also watch the hubbub. Nico saw Mica at once. The eyes suddenly sank several shades deeper. Esma asked, What, you know?. Nico had stood up and was walking towards her with his long legs. Chapter 1070: Micaela, you don’t have a heart. The woman who was picking a fight suddenly grabbed Mica by the wrist and shouted to the other consumers in the French restaurant, Look everyone, its this bitch, if it wasnt for her, Diez and Barca would have been together!. Youre crazy, thats just a TV show! Dont get too much into it! Pastora Apostol tried to shield Mica, but was pushed aside by the woman in the crowd. The crowd was so agitated that she seemed to have lost her mind and pulled arge spoonful of soup from the bottom of the French soup boiling nearby and poured it over Mica. Nico grabbed Mica with one hand, shielding her in his arms, and with a twist, protected her whole with his back. The hot, bubbling soup poured over Nicos back. The soup was so hot and numbing for a moment that Nico couldnt tell if it hurt or stung, only that the skin on her back burned like it was on fire. Micas back stiffened as well, not feeling the pain she thought she would feel, and she looked up to see Nicos clear, scowling face. Nico Mr. Nico. Mica unconsciously turned her head to look behind her back, but the mansrge hands pulled her into his arms. There were many people around taking pictures and Nico Sheng shouted angrily, What are you waiting for, call the police! Stop filming! Pastora Apostol immediately took out her cell phone and called the police. There were still people around who were taking pictures and videos, so Nico walked up to them and threw their phones on the ground, scolding them with red eyes: I told you to stop taking pictures! You dont know what the fuck youre talking about!. The patrons of the French restaurant, because of this mess, have left most of the customers on their side. Instantly, of course. Soon after, the malls ownership received theint and removed the troublemaker from the French restaurant. Mica asked Nico, How are you? Go to the hospital. As she spoke, Esma also rushed over, concerned, The soup base is boiling water, hurry to the hospital. In a moment of desperation, Esma grabbed Nico by the arm and turned around. Mica was stunned to see that the man who had just protected her had left with another woman. For a moment, stay stunned in ce.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Nico took a few steps and realized that the woman behind him had not followed him. Ive hurt myself like this for you, and you want to leave me alone? Nicos arm, pulled away from Esmas grip. Esma, somewhat surprised, turned to Mica and in a moment seemed to understand something, watching the corners of her lips curl up yfully. After not seeing him for a few years, I thought Nico was still a bum, but I didnt expect him to have a girlfriend so soon. Nico grabbed Micas arm, held it tightly and pulled it into his arms, looked at her and said fiercely, You are responsible for this injury and you will pay for the medical expenses! Mica pursed her lips, her eyes twisted as she looked at him and her brow furrowed as she tried to push him away, but his grip was so strong that she couldnt pull her hand away. Be honest, do you want me to tug at the wound? Do you want to be cheeky or not? Pastora Apostol reached for Micas bag and passed it to her, Mica, you, apany Mr. Nico to the hospital, I wont be there. There was no room for her to help anyway. Mica was about to call Pastora Apostol, who had already nimbly run off. Running faster than a dog, this is a real BFF, facing her more aggressively than any other. Esma was driving, with Nico and Mica in the back seat. The atmosphere was eerily ufortable. For one thing, Mica thinks she and Nico have broken up, and it is inexplicably ufortable to be in such a sketchy space as it is now. Secondly, the one driving in front of him had to be his current partner, and the three of them sharing the same space couldnt be more awkward. Mica swallowed saliva and spoke, How about this, you go to the hospital by yourselves, when the timees, whatever it costs, I transfer the money directly to you, and the nutrition fee or whatever, you do the math and I transfer it all at once. Im not a doctor, I cant help you much if I go. Nicos gaze flinched and he squeezed her wrist a little tighter as if he wanted to crush it, looking at her fiercely, Do you have a conscience or not? Mica opened her lips to say something, but she didnt know how to speak because there were others present. For the first time in her life, she felt embarrassed and about to wipe her face. Esma looked at them yfully through the rear view mirror and said, Miss Mica,e with us, anyway Nico is injured because of you, the hospital is so full and there are queues and fees to pay, I cant do it alone. Doesnt this Miss Esma have a green head? Nico growled coldly and pulled Mica, tilting her head to lean directly into his arms. What are you doing? Nico shouted at her, Im dying in pain, will you lose a piece of meat if you lean on me? His tone was unkind and overbearing like a bandit. Mica frowned, she had no choice but to give him a break, but this man, where to lean, was it really appropriate to rest her head on his chest? Nico closed his eyes and leaned against her. Mica lowered her eyes to look at him, her forehead seemed to have a cold sweat of pain, and she unconsciously raised her hand to help him wipe it off, but halfway, she finally withdrew it. What is this entanglement now? The reason they were separated and could get back together was because it was not about feelings, but about their own benefit and resources. But this time, they were separated as boyfriend and girlfriend, and besides, he now had a new partner, and whether he liked the other one or not, his three senses and his reason told him that it was better not to do anything that would be regrettable if hemitted a crime. When they arrived at the hospital, Esma went to pay the bill first and Mica apanied Nico to the consultation. When Mica lifted Nicos shirt, she saw an outrageous burnt redness that was about to blister. The doctor looked at it a couple of times, and as heid out the medical history, he frowned and said, This burn is not a small area, and the scalding is not mild either, so were going to have a hospital stay for two days and hang the water. Nico didnt like the idea of being hospitalized and blurted out, Whats the point of being hospitalized for such a small injury, just give me some medicine to apply at home. Mica couldnt resist discouraging, Cut the crap, how are you going to apply the ointment yourself, can you see the wound on your back?. Dont you have eyes, dont you put it on me? Nico was disgusted. You mean you want him to go home and take care of it? How can he not die of pretty? Mica said, Its okay for you to go home, Ill hire you a caregiver, Ill pay for the care, you dont need to save money for me. Nico was so angry that he stood up and kicked down the curing room stool, Youve made money after a few movies and now you turn your back on others, right? Mica, how much money do you have to make so much money? Nico Mica took a deep breath to speak, but Nico had already turned and was heading for the door in long strides, growling in exasperation, No more looking!. Mica looked at his back as he fiddled, stayed in ce and clenched her fists, exhaled and apologized to the doctor, Sorry doctor, not very good natured. Mica picks up the stool that Nico kicked over. Esma had finished paying when she saw Nico leave the clinic angrily, Are you done? What did the doctor say? Dont look anymore,e back! Nico advanced without looking back. Mica shooed her out of the consultation room as well, and Esma asked suspiciously, Whats wrong with him? Not that Mica wasnt angry, she had been putting up with it all these days, and now Nico was giving her an upset as if she owed it to him, but what had she done wrong? Mica looked at his back with reddened eyes and scolded him coldly, Youre sick!. Nico in front of him, his long legs stopped and he gritted his teeth, so angry that he turned around and walked over to Mica, cursing, Im fucking sick of seeing people bullying you, Im fucking sick of blocking your hot water! Why are your eyes so red and you feel so aggrieved that you want to cry? Im a hundred times more fucking aggrieved than you! Have you ever cared about me when Im like this? Call me sick, yes, I am sick! A girlfriend who isnt even capable of telling me I love you, and Im still defending her, Im lucky I didnt fucking wreck her! After Nico shouted those words under his breath, chest heaving and finding himself a little out of control, he looked back at Mica and said, word for word, Mica, you have no heart. The tone calm, but cold and hard. Nico turned coldly, striding away and didnt look back. Mica stood still, fingertips clenched in her palm, tears rolling silently down her eyes. She wouldnt be upset now if she didnt have a heart. Hes the one who wants to break up, hes the one who wants to get back together, he goes back and forth in his world, even if shes mentally strong, there are times when she cant stand him. When he was nice to her, he was all girlfriend, he clung to her and spoiled her. But its good, its not good, its like a gust of wind that cant be felt or caught. Mica is really fed up with this and who likes to be tormented by him repeatedly. Mica lifted her foot, bent down and removed the high heel from her foot, and stamped it against Nicos back. The high heels hit his back and fell to the floor. Mica scolded him, When you want to break up, you break up, but when you want to get back together, you want me to cooperate unconditionally, you take advantage of everything, did I agree to break up? Did I agree to get back together with you? Every time I have broken up and reconciled, Nico, you say I dont love you, yes, you are right, but dont forget that it is you who keeps me passive, it is you who controls this rtionship, not me, you stop when you say stop, you continue when you say continue, do you treat me like your girlfriend? Nico remained silent, not looking back, and after a few seconds of pause, she finally gritted her teeth, clenched her fist and struck. She can think what she wants, shes not using this to break up with him. She finally has a reason to leave him as a spare tire, heh, and a serious statement that hes the one with the problem. Who is duplicity, never him, hes about to give her his heart, but what about her, looking at a few, not appreciating the casual toss. Get out of here. Whoever is happy to be the spare tire will be the one to do it. Mica turned her face away with tears running down her face and got up to wipe them away, trying to save herself some dignity. But the tears, I cant say why, kept flowing as if they were worthless. With a little sigh, Esma helped her pick up her heels and ced them at her feet, saying, Put them on. Mica swallowed her throat and put the shoes on, Thank you. Nico He has a bad temper and says things in anger. Mica mockingly hooked her lips, You just want to find a reason to break up, you need to be such a troublemaker? Just break up if you want, take it all as I dont have a heart. Mica walked out of the hospital with her bag on her back, heels on her feet, back straight and head proud. Esma looked at the two of them as they left in the same way and with the same gesture, they were so synchronized that she felt they had filled her with dog food. Chapter 1071: My brother is dying Mica returned from the hospital to the doorstep of her home in Bayshore, looked at that door and suddenly had a jolt. Last New Years Eve, around the same time, Nico was here, waiting for her toe home. She also remembers the way Nico stood on the stairs and jumped up to keep warm, the way Nico caught her in his arms and forcibly overpowered her to be his girlfriend, and the way he kissed her. Each scene is vividly remembered. These images, which didnt feel so etched in my mind before, are now lost in Micas thoughts. With a soft sigh, she pressed thebination to the lock and entered the house. Nico hes not going back to her, is he? This thought, as it shed through her mind, stunned her for a moment, and then sheughed into the dark void, seemingly chuckling to herself. Amazing that she would also want and stay for a prodigal son. Mica leaned against the door, closed her eyes and took a deep breath, trying to take her mind off things she shouldnt be thinking about. There was a beeping sound on the phone. Its a Facebook message. A long absence. Dario Cepeda. Mica, Merry Christmas. Its early morning at home and almost dark in the United States. Whats the point of sending her that blessing after all these years? Mica didnt answer. There, the other party was writing, for a long, long time, so long that Mica thought there would be no more follow-up. But Dario Cepeda kept saying, Im going back to my country. Mica held up her phone and leaned against the door, unable to say what she felt for a moment when she saw the message. When he left, he went to London to further his studies without greeting her or talking about it with her. When he wants toe back, he keepsing back like a bombshell, when he says he will. But they broke up four years ago, so whats the point of talking to her about it now? Mica didnt return a word to Dario Cepeda after all. After showering and lying in bed, she scrolled through her friends feed and saw a message from Savanna Amengual. Im too miserable to party too, taking care of my brother, a sick man, on New Years Eve. There is also a photograph of a thirty-nine degree thermometer. Savanna Amengual also responded in unison to thements, No seh you get burned and dont treat the wound, so you get a fever. Micas gaze twitched. Nico was injured because of her, and tonight he was more or less indifferent. In his anger, he even hit her on her burned back with his heels. Mica doesnt want to think about all that, so she doesnt look at her phone and tries to get some sleep. However, this night was not meant to be peaceful. She was drifting off to sleep when Savanna Amengual made a series of hypnotic calls to her. Mica answered, Hello, Savanna? On the phone, Savanna Amenguals voice was urgent: Miss Mica, my brother has a fever of forty degrees and refuses to go to the hospital, if he keeps this up, his brain will surely burn out. As soon as Savanna Amengual opened her mouth, Mica found it hard to refuse. Nico was hurt by her, and now he is responsible for the burns. Without saying much, Mica lifted the sheets and got out of bed, saying, Wait for me a moment, Iming. Then Miss Mica hurry up, I feel that my brother is dying. N?velDrama.Org content. Mica took a cab and always encountered red lights on the way. Maestro, can you drive faster? Im in a hurry. Girl, Im going almost a hundred meters, this is the city, you have to obey the traffic rules if there is any emergency. Mica bit her lip, opened her phone again on Facebook and asked Savanna Amengual, How is your brother now? Savanna Amengual, at home, cross-legged and eating her French fries, replied, Not very well, he looks half dead, Miss Mica, hurry up, if he doesnte, you will lose your happiness for the rest of your life. Mica was not in the mood to joke with Savanna Amengual at that moment and got a little upset with Nico for acting so childish: What does he do if he is sick and does not go to the hospital, where is his girlfriend Esma, why dont you advise him to go to the hospital?. Savanna Amengual: Miss Mica, you are wrong, Miss Esma is not my brothers girlfriend, they are brothers, they are both brothers, the little green one mixes with the tofu and it is all clear, my brother does not see Miss Esma as a woman and Miss Esma does not see my brother as a man. Mica froze, had she misunderstood them? But Esma was not the reason they were in the situation they were in. Arriving at the Moon Lake vi, Mica quickly entered the house. Then she saw Nico lying on the couch already on the verge of unconsciousness, with an ice pack pressed to his forehead, lying on his back from the injury to his back, harmlessly and frail. As for Savanna Amengual, as soon as she saw Micaing, she dropped the chips and pped her hands, Miss Mica, lets get my brother to the car!. Mica reached over and reached out to touch Nicos forehead, frowning as she asked, Why didnt you call an ambnce if youre burning up like this? Savanna Amengual thought: whats wrong with you if you call an ambnce. Oh that I didnt think about it and my brother didnt burn like that now, when he was conscious, he refused to go to the hospital. Mica didnt ask so much, Give me a hand and take your brother to the hospital first. Mica and Savanna Amengual each took a side and carried Nico to the car. Mica driving, Savanna Amengual apanying Nico in the back seat. When we arrived at the hospital, Mica was quickly checked in and the nurse came over to put Nico on a needle and drip. Mica looked at the speed of the drip and adjusted it for him, slowing it down a bit so the back of his hand wasnt oily. It looked like Nico was going to be in the hospital for a few days. Mica said, Savanna, you stay with your brother while I go get some boiling water. Oh, right. Shortly after Mica took the kettle to the boiling water room, Nicos eyes widened. The pain in his back made him grimace and want to burst. Savanna Amengual is ying a game of League of Legends. Nico scolded her, Your brother is dying and youre still ying, Savanna Amengual, youre not human!. Savanna Amengual, hearing his full-blown curses, put her phone away and said, Brother, I dont think youre going to die, anyway. Nicos eyes were red with fever and his skin was cold and white, he looked haggard as he coughed. Wheres Mica? Im going to turn on the water for you. Nico rolled over andy on his side on the hospital bed, damn that hurt. When Mica returned with the water bottle, Nico closed his eyes for a moment. Chapter 1072: She’s the Bet In the middle of the night, Savanna Amengual was so sleepy she kept yawning. Mica said, Savanna, go back, Ill keep watch here. Savanna Amengual was amused, Okay, Ille back then. Soon, only Nico and Mica were left in the room. Mica sat on the edge of the bed and watched Nico silently for a while, just as she was about to get up to get a ss of water, as soon as she did, the man on the bed immediately pulled her hand. What are you doing there? How long had it been since hed told Savanna Amengual he was watching him and was leaving? Nico stared at her with fierce eyes. Mica frowned, Im going to pour a ss of water. Nico got a lump in his throat before silently letting go of her hand. Mica turned to pour water and asked, Would you like a drink? Nico didnt have the stomach for it and blurted out one word in a harsh voice, Drink!. Mica poured herself a ss of water and brought it to him, her obedience made Nico furious. Nico poured the ss of water and the hot water identally spilled on the back of Micas hand. It didnt hurt, but Mica frowned. Nico looked at the back of her hand, which had been sshed with hot water, and felt a little guilty, but the small guilt in his heart was quickly rubbed away by a man named Dario Cepeda. Nico, what the hell do you want? If I remember correctly, we officially broke up two hours ago. Formal breakup? Nico sent Campoverde to investigate and Dario Cepeda had returned to the country some time before. So, Mica now breaks up with him to go on a double date with Dario Cepeda? What does she think Nico is, that he can only be a backup? No door. Nico stared at her, a grim, cold smile through gritted teeth. You can break up if you want, let me y with it for a week. His face was cold and cruel, and his words trampled on Micas dignity. Micas heart stopped dead in its tracks, and her heart sank into hell for a moment. Her heart was worth less to him than scrap metal, and he allowed himself to trample on it. Mica fought the sharpness in her throat, took a deep breath, and slowly copied her hands into her coat, but those hands, which took a long time to slip into the coat pockets, were shaking. Nevertheless, she smiled and asked, I dare to ask Mr. Nico, what if I dont? Nico looked at her coldly and cynically, with a nonchnt look that made people want to smash his overly elegant and charming face, You know, I can kill a little actor like you with no more effort than squashing an ant. You can choose not to say yes, I wont force you, theres no point in forcing a melon to squirm. Mica smiled, a miserable smile, and watched Nicough and be silent for a long moment. Both hands in his coat pockets, clenched into fists, his knuckles pale. In the end, he just said, Okay, I get it. One week, just one week, and I hope Mr. Nico keeps his promise, and in one week, well be from bridge to bridge, road to road, and nothing else. Nicos handsome face seemed to be drenched with water, and only one harsh word left the mans thin lips, Go away. Mica smiled slightly, nonchntly, and well, rolled away. Mica turned around, walking to the living room door and shutting it tightly. Behind the living room door, she stood still, trembling, her eyes red. Nico thought, Its just a matter of bowing down and confessing to him and pouting, is that so hard? In the end, she just wanted to leave him, even if she felt humiliated. The burn on that back was even more painful, a painful, heartbreaking tear. Not that she hadnt experienced gunshots before, but no wound had ever hurt like this, it hurt so much that the internal organs were leaking blood. During the week, Nico was hospitalized for six days and did not summon Mica. Mica thought he had forgotten. But on thest day, Nico took her to the couture store. She stood next to Nico with her hair exquisitely coiffed, wearing a beautiful evening gown and a pair of silver heels that shone brighter than crystal shoes. The couture clerk looked at the couple in the mirror, smiled tteringly and threw them apliment, Mr. Nico and Miss Mica make a perfect couple, the man is handsome and the woman beautiful, they are a divine couple. Mica looked at herself in the mirror, standing next to Nico, as if she were an exquisite and iparable toy and he was the guest. Mica tugged at the corners of her lips, raised her hand and was about to put her arm around Nicos, but the man had already let go of her arm and was the first to turn around and walk out of the couture store. The couture store clerk, looking at Nicos nonchnt back and then at Mica, who had stayed outside, was embarrassed for a moment. He was embarrassing her. Mica still smiling slightly, pampering herself as she walked out of the couture store alone, her back straight as a queen. She wouldnt let anyone break her; she wouldnt allow herself to be that weak. As she got into the car, Nico, at her side, said to Campoverde, who was driving in front of her, Go to Thunder Pond Casino. The Thunder Pond subway casino is where many of the rich and famous throw their money. Its no surprise that Nico is going. But Mica could never imagine that Nicos rival in the bet would be Dario Cepeda. In the glow of the mingling of drinks and the meeting of gazes, Mica felt for a moment that the world had changed. The man, who had transformed from a poor teenager into an impressive, if alienating, role model for the new venture capitalist in Londons financial city. Dario Cepeda, was really back.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. After the breakup, Mica had thought about their reunion, but never expected to see him again, next to another man, in the morous and eager casino of fame and fortune. While she was lost in thought, Nico was already looking down and whispering in her ear like a lovers whisper, Cant you stop staring at your former lover? Those words were full of sarcasm and coldness. But what Mica doesnt know is that Nico is going crazy with jealousy. Mica swallowed saliva and turned her head to smile sweetly at Nico, Mr. Nico is joking, I dont know that man, very well. Hes not familiar. Nico grimaced, slipped his arm around Micas shoulder and said, Since I dont know him well, Im not going to be polite when we yter. Mica merely smiled faintly, hiding all the emotions that had been dislodged from her mind. Dario Cepeda said calmly, Since Mr. Nico is here, lets get down to business. Mica could hear that between Dario Cepeda and Nico a bet had been agreed upon. Taking a seat, Mica was but a delicate and prettypanion to apany Nico. Nico looked down from time to time and asked yfully and intimately in her ear, Guess why he bet against me?. Micas guess was wrong. Nico then smiled coldly, emotionlessly, I see, you cant guess either, how about, a surprise? Mica is repressed, like a delicate ornament that doesnt say a word, maintaining only a subdued yet unmistakable appearance. Nico looked at her perfectly disguised mask and just wanted to rip the skin off. Dario Cepeda looked deeply into Micas eyes next to Nico, smiled slightly and asked, How does Mr. Nico want to y? Nico curved his lips, When you y with Mr. Matthew, of course you have to y with something exciting, how about everything? Sounds good to me. All-in, a deal of a game with all the chips on the table. Dario Cepeda drew all the chips in front of him with aplomb. But the next second, Nico smiled a little and opened his mouth unexpectedly, Whats the point of betting on the money, how about betting on something else today? Mr. Nico, but say no more. Nico nced meaningfully at the woman next to him before his sharp gaze settled back on Dario Cepeda. Ive heard that Mr. Matthew has been hiding a woman in his heart, if I lose, Ill give you that woman, how about it? Micas eyshes fluttered wildly. Nicos way of humiliating people is really special, using them as a bet, cheap as hell. Nico got it, crushing and crushing all her pride, smashing it over and over again until it turned to mud. Dario Cepeda looked at Mica for a moment, but his words were directed at Nico: If Mr. Nico is willing, Im willing to y. But Im afraid Mr. Nico will lose and break the contract. Nicoughed unnecessarily, Its just a pair of shoes Im tired of wearing, and Mr. Matthew wants them very much, so its no problem to take them. Chapter 1073: Losing It Tack. The waiter deals the cards and the stakes are high in the center of the table. When the waiter finished dealing the fifth card, Nico made a leading gesture, Mr. Matthew is back from Ennd and is a guest, you go first. The first card was not turned over and Dario Cepeda, without pushing, turned over the second card, arge king of hearts. Nico just smiled coolly and calmly flipped over his second card, the six of diamonds, a rather small hand. Dario Cepeda smiled slightly, looked at his small, square six and said, Mr. Nico, youve really thought this through, and now it looks like I have a better chance of winning. Nico is a calm and collected yer who is used to this kind of all-in roller coaster flop. Whats the rush, its just the first card turning over, how does Mr. Matthew know Im sure to lose? What if I have a straight or a flush here. Dario Cepeda smiled and went on to turn over a second card, a ten of clubs, not too small. Nico, rather like a gambling drunk, said carelessly, A big hand, no raise? Dario Cepeda looked across the table at Mica, who was sitting next to Nico in a sophisticated and indifferent way, with a slight look of affection and nostalgia in her eyes, and said quietly, The bet Mr. Nico made earlier was enough for me, and the raise on the board was irrelevant. I dont need a raise because all I want is that person. Nicos eyes were misty and morose as he turned over his second card, a ten of spades, the same size as Dario Cepedas second face card. Nico smiled ruefully and said, Looks like I might actually have a right here, raise. Another pile of chips pushed out. All is not enough, you have to keep going up. Does Mr. Nico intend to bet my entire fortune with me? Nico looked at the other man sharply and smiled calmly without panic, Mr. Matthew doesnt think thats all I have? Its an understatement. But Mr. Nico is acting like Im betting everything on him. Nicos hands were outstretched casually, Id bet everything you have, but I dont know if Mr. Matthew has the guts to do it. I heard that its not easy for Mr. Matthew to start with nothing, so take it easy and dont lose everything youve worked so hard for, after all, everything Mr. Matthew has now, he paid for with his first love. Nicos mouth is notoriously venomous. Even Dario Cepeda, who has built a solid reputation as an investment banker in the City of London, was stung by Nicos softness. Like a fishbone in his throat. Micas hand under the table, squeezing the hem of her skirt, almost dampening the fabric with sweat. She turned her head toward Nico and swallowed spittle, angry and cold, Nico, have you done enough? But Nico seemed to ignore her questions. Not even a nce at her. It was as if Mica was really just apanion to him, just like the other beautiful women in the casino, just apanion to rece whenever he felt unhappy, and a tip to win a big hand whenever he felt like it. Micas pride,pletely stung. The way Nico humiliated her was truly powerful, so much so that any hopes she had for this man dwindled to nothing in a matter of moments. Dario Cepeda turned over his third card, another ten, a ten of diamonds, and a pair. Mr. Nico, now I really have a better chance of winning than you do. With a pair of tens and a king, regardless of thest two cards, Dario Cepeda had a 70 to 80 percent chance of winning this situation. Unless Nico had a royal flush, but anyone who ys stud knows that the odds of a straight are not very good. Nico still looked as irrelevant as ever. He hooked his thin lips and turned over his third card, an eight of spades, unconcerned. Dario Cepeda said, Its broken, does Mr. Nico want to raise? If Mr. Nico regrets it now, well y this hand here and pretend it didnt happen. Nico smiled cynically, A man with a big poker face is afraid to y first, am I to assume hes afraid to lose? I think Mr. Nico is drunk and unnecessary. Nico is a dominant person at heart, if he wants to y, the game must continue, Continue, Mr. Lu, unless you admit defeat, for me, there is no reason to give up in the middle of a bet that has opened, Mr. Lu just met me, he probably doesnt understand what kind of person I am, I never do things that cowards do. Once this was said by Nico, Dario Cepeda naturally continued to flip and on the fourth card, Dario Cepeda drew an Ace of Hearts, a really big hand. Nico had two cards left on the board, and even if he turned over a pair, it was unlikely to be bigger than Dario Cepedas. Unless, of course, his was a straight to win. Six of diamonds, ten of hearts, eight of spades. Nico followed and turned over a fourth card, his long thumb lifting a corner of his face, a nine of clubs. Nico smiled rakishly, I, for one, have always had better luck, the more the person across the table tries to beat me, the less likely I am to lose. The card was discarded and the nine of clubs was dropped on the table. Dario Cepeda looked at Nicos four cards and said, And Mr. Nico is sure that thest card is definitely a seven?. Nico: Whether it is or not, well find outter, Im in no hurry and you dont have to be in a hurry for me. Dario Cepeda politely handed over the fifth card, which was a jack of diamonds. A pair of tens, an ace of spades, an old king of hearts and a jack of diamonds. If, for example, Nicos fifth card is neither a seven nor a straight, he loses. Suddenly Nico took Micas hand, lowered his head and gently dropped a kiss on the back of her hand, the movement seemed warm, but his voice was distinctly cold: Thest card, you can turn it over for me, youll be lucky if you do. Mica was in no position to refuse, for Nico had already taken her hand and went to turn thest card. At this point, Mica could not tell how she felt, the winning or losing of the bet was no longer relevant to her. She just wanted to get this bet over with and get away from everyone quickly. A corner of a ying card, turned face up, seven. Seven of hearts. Nicos card, a straight.N?velDrama.Org content. Nico sketched a rakish smile, I told you, you must be lucky to flip. Mica looked at his heartlessness, stood up, raised her hand and pped him hard. Defying everyone, and challenging Dario Cepeda. Mica said angrily with red eyes, Nico, stop here. It was a strong and hard p in the face. Nicos face, averted by the blow. Instead, he hooked his thin lips cheaply and grabbed Micas arm as if he was going to crush her, Arent you d I won?. Mica jerked her arm off him forcefully, ring at him and cursing him through gritted teeth, Crazy!. With his words, Mica walked out of the casino stomping her high heels. The casino, filled with the smell of smoke, choked Mica to the point of suffocation. Once outside the casino, her face turned red from coughing, and as she coughed, tears fell from her eyes, unable to tell if she was crying because she was sad, or if they were physical tears from choking on the smell of smoke. Shoulders, a sagging. It was a heavy coat draped over her shoulders. Mica didnt have to turn her head to know who it was. But inside, there was a moment of disappointment. Chapter 1074: You’re in my heart, a thousand times more Mica turned around with an extremely polite and light smile already on her face, Its been a long time. When she broke up with Dario Cepeda at sixteen, she had imagined many, many reunion scenarios, but she had never imagined finding herself in such an awkward scenario. The dim orange streetlight illuminated Micas face as Dario Cepeda looked at her and finally smiled somewhat helplessly and said, I didnt think that would be the first thing youd say when you saw me. Mica, slightly stunned, looked at him suspiciously as Dario Cepeda gazed at her with a serious and deep look and said, in one word, I thought it would be that I missed you so much. Five years. From the age of sixteen to twenty-one, this man disappeared from her life for five whole years. Micaughed lightly, with little emotion, I cant say that to an ex who has disappeared from my life for five whole years. I know, it was me who affected you negatively at the time. Mica didnt want to catch up, let alone sigh with him about the past, Thats in the past, itste, Im going home. Mica reached out to take off her coat, which belonged to Dario Cepeda, and he held her arm, Ill give you a ride, its hard to get a cab at this hour. Mica did not tempt fate, standing in the streets of reta in the dead of winter, with her delicate makeup and a fine evening dress, looking less like a spectacle and more like a bundle of nerves to passersby. She doesnt want to be in the dock every other day. The headline reads: Almazan girl reta meets mysterious lover in privacy in a dress. Dario Cepeda approached her, opened the passenger door and, without a word, Mica bent down and climbed in. The ck Bentley slowly moved down the road. Dario Cepeda said to me, Ive been following you over the years and I heard that youre going to y the female role of Almazan in that movie ck and Whiteing out this year Mica nodded slightly, Hmm.N?velDrama.Org content. The response was muted. Why are you engaged to Nico? asked Dario Cepeda pointedly. Micas answer was also direct, For fame and fortune, for money. The faint floating shadows of the lighting through the car windows cut out Dario Cepedas handsome face in the gloom, and the emotions on his face were as mixed as those in his heart. Five years apart, she knew he was the one who owed too much. The ck Bentleyes to an abrupt stop against the curb. There was little emotion, even indifference, on Micas delicate face. Dario Cepeda turned his head to look at her, Mica Matamoros, can you give me a chance to make it up to you? This time I will not give up on you and I will give you the home you want. Mica smiled, Do you know what the biggest problem is between you and me, right now?. The five year gap, we can make it up if you want, its my fault for leaving without saying goodbye and making you suffer so much back then. Mica shook her head with a bitter smile, then she looked at him and said, Im Mica now, but you still think my name is Mica Matamoros, Dario Cepeda, you see, what is missed is missed, now you dont even know what my name is, what makes you trust that you can still find our past? What makes you think you can find our past? Mica Dario Cepeda grabbed her hand and Mica didnt struggle, she just calmly looked at his grip and said, There are things that the past is the past, and when you abandoned me for your future, we couldnt go back. Its just that, Dario Cepeda, Ive always wanted to ask you, why are you so stubborn that you think I wont support you in your further studies in Ennd? I cant bear the thought of you suffering with me, huddled in a small rented room of less than forty square meters, with a shared bathroom, Mica, I love you, thats why I cant bear the thought of you being poor with me. You should be the one I hold in the palm of my hand, how can you be so humble for me. Micas eyes moistened and she looked at Dario Cepeda with red eyes and a smile, If suffering with you is considered poor and humble, then Dario Cepeda, its not me you want, its your haughtiness. Mica took his hand in her palm and jerked it away. Dario Cepeda leaned back in his seat, sighed softly and looked at the windshield in front of him with a forlorn look as he said, The saddest thing about a man is not poverty andck of talent, but meeting the girl he wants to take care of for the rest of his life at the age when he is most impotent. I was happy when I was with you, even when I drank porridge, even if you couldnt give me the life I wanted, but that didnt stop me from wanting to be with you, Dario Cepeda, you just loved your dignity and your pride, you just wouldnt ept being poor with me. Mica looked at him, tears were slipping from her eyes and reddening them. Dario Cepedas voice was muffled with guilt and resignation, I thought that by being willing to write to me, you were slowly beginning to forgive me and start over with me. Mica, slightly stunned, asked suspiciously, Writing a letter?. Yes, it was because of those letters you wrote me that strengthened my heart toe back this time, and I put off a lot of work toe back just to find you. I didnt write you. Dario Cepeda frowned, You havent written to me? Those letters were sent from La familia Matamoros to my home in London. Sent by La familia Matamoros? Yes. Dario Cepeda carried those letters with him and handed them to Mica, Arent these the letters you wrote to me? Mica opens a letter at random, shakes the paper and sees a handwriting almost indistinguishable from her own. The handwriting on these letters looks like mine, but its not really mine. You can leave these letters with me for now, I need to find out who really wrote to you imitating my handwriting. Dario Cepeda smiled in disappointment and said, It seems I have pounced on it. Now even these letters are fake, Mica, is it true that we cant go back?. Mica bit her lip and finally spoke, Dario Cepeda, take me home. All the way, no more words, reluctance to the extreme. When we reached the entrance to the Bayside neighborhood, Mica got out of the car and Dario Cepeda got out too. Wait. Mica looks again at the man standing under reta, the former Dario Cepeda is a loner, so his body carries a coldness that no one should approach. The man who has grown from a poor schoolboy to be the newest man in the financial city of London is a man of great reserve and even greater coldness. Dario Cepeda approached her and said, You once asked me why in my love letter to you only the word you appeared. I never told you because I thought we would always have a future and that I would tell youter. But I never thought there would be no future. Now I tell you that this you means that you are in my heart, a thousand times, and not a day is forgotten. I was d when I heard you say you were with Nico for fame and fortune. I was very afraid that Mica had fallen in love with another man. The confidence he had been sure of, tonight, was almost gone. Dario Cepeda bends his head and kisses Mica on the forehead. Before Mica could react, his lips were gone, as if in a dream, the kiss so light, light as if it hadnt happened. Chapter 1075: Hot Topic Everything that has happened tonight has been like a dream. Mica is almost on the verge of not being able to distinguish between the real and the unreal. Mica leaned against the door, breathing quietly as she looked at the letters in her hands, lost in thought. Who, in fact, wrote these letters to Dario Cepeda, imitating his handwriting? Mica looked carefully at the exact address to which they were sent, and it was the post office not far from La familia Matamoros. Mica was not stupid, and her first reaction upon seeing the letters was to think that Florencia was the author. But she really couldnt understand what Florencias purpose in doing so was, if Florencia had done it at all. Mica was in no mood to think about this at the moment, and she dropped the letters, next to her, in the hallway. Throughout the night, it was hard to sleep. I dont know if it was Nicos sudden return or Dario Cepedas that threw her off. The next morning, she was awakened by the series of desperate calls from Pastora Apostol. Hello, Pastora? Mica, its not good, youre on the ropes! Micas eyelids jumped, and with a premonition of something on her mind, she hastily opened her phone on Twitter and scanned it, and the title of the hot search was indeed her guess. Almazan girl meets Bentleys rich boyfriend for the night! In the stolen photo, Dario Cepeda is clearly captured kissing her on the forehead, although the image quality is blurry from the night. In these photos, she and Dario Cepeda are seen in a ck Bentley car, looking like they are in love.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Mica, what is Dario Cepeda doing back all of a sudden? Micas mind buzzed with confusion for a moment and she said, I dont know how he suddenly came back to the country, saying he received the letter I sent him and thats why he came back to me, but I never wrote him from the beginning to the end. Pastora Apostol was confused, and without further ado, Mica said, Pastora, Im not going to talk to you yet, I need to contact thepany first to see what to do about this hot topic. Okay, go ahead, I will keep an eye on Twitter at all times and will call you immediately if there is any news. Okay. After hanging up the phone, Mica was about to call her agent when the call from her agent Celesta Zorri had alreadye in. Mica, who the hell was that manst night? Do you know that you have now caught thepany by surprise? What exactly is this mans rtionship to you? Mica was slightly stunned and opened her lips to disassociate herself from Dario Cepeda, but for a moment she found it impossible to say, Celesta, indeed that was my ex-boyfriendst night, but Im done with him and my rtionship with him is not like what it says on the hot seat, if I had to rify, I would have to admit to a past rtionship. Celesta Zorri, who has always been a tronista, said: It is useless to rify this matter, admitting that he is your ex-boyfriend is the same as tacitly admitting your affair with him, you cant admit this matter, you are only twenty-one years old already, and the wrapping and the character that thepany has given you is also the way of the groundless goddess, you have made such a mess now, several advertising endorsements have gone down the drain, this is still I am afraid that because of this scandal your reputation will be criticized and it will not be worth the loss. Mica felt it, So Celesta, what should I do now? I will talk to the top management and help you to suppress the hot news. But now that its out in the open, some eager media will pillory you. Mica, you must always remember that you are now an actor with important traffic, do you know that now four parties have you in their sights to prevent the explosion? Its true that Mica hadnt quite divorced herself from being an ordinary vegetarian, but now, all at once, she really feels the crisis. Celesta, I wont in the future, I will always be aware. Celesta Zorri sighed and said in a serious tone, I cant me you for this, but I can only say that there is a time in life, everything is fate. If you cant act in nco y Negro again, Im afraid it will be very difficult for you to go out again in the future. Mica, I hope you can keep your feet on the ground and not waste your talent and aura. I will, Ill keep that in mind. As she was about to hang up, Mica couldnt resist saying, Celesta, thank you. You are now an artist in my hands and I am sure I will be responsible for you, as it should be. Think about it. After hanging up the phone, Mica opened Twitter again to find that thepany had issued a statement on her behalf, indicating that she was not currently in any rtionship status. As usual, Mica tweeted an announcement that seemed inconsequential and as if it had nothing to do with the rumor. Amengual Group building. The news of Micas appearance on the bench had long since reached Nicos ears in Campoverde. The executives of the Amengual Group studios have never worried about such trivial matters as artists on the bench, but since it was about Mica, Campoverde had to report it. But after the meeting, Nicos face was expressionless, calm and indifferent, and he did not give any advice or solution, as if it was none of his business, but during the meeting, the surrounding atmospheric pressure of the man was so low that people could not breathe. After the meeting, Nico asked in a cold voice, Has the heat been turned down?. Campoverde said, The heat is going down, but it wasnt fixed by our people. Nico frowned. Campoverde looked at Nico carefully and said, Celesta Zorri greeted Amengual Group studio executives after the need to notify the approval, and Mr. Nico did not send a message, the processing speed is a little slower, the person who gave Miss Mica to withdraw the hot search I went to check A quick check and was Dario Cepeda. Nicos gaze sank and he sneered, Tell Dario Cepeda that I will take care of my familys artists and tell him not to worry. Yes. Campoverdelita wipes his sweat: But the man who is in the hot seat is Dario Cepeda himself. Nico was silent for a while and said, All of Micas uing announcements have been withdrawn. Campoverde froze, But Miss Micas movie is about to be released, so if you strike while the iron is hot, maybe Before Campoverde could finish his sentence, Nicos cold, stern gaze turned toward him, How about you make the decision for me? he ventured, wincing. Campoverde left the office and looked at the intimate photos of Mica and Dario Cepeda on Twitter, and lita lit a candle for Mica. Miss Mica fears she will be without snow for a while. This Dario Cepeda is no slouch either, even Mr. Nicos wife has the guts to kiss her on the mouth! Chapter 1076: Chopping up Florencia by hand Mica received a call from Dario Cepeda. Mica, Ive already squashed the hot topic, Im sorry for causing you unnecessary distress, if there is anything I can do to help, just ask. Thank you, but there is nothing else I need help with for now. Dario Cepeda was silent for a moment and said, I wont be back in London for a while , so if you want to see me, feel free to call me. Mica didnt say yes, far from it, but rather a wordless silence. Mica, Ive actuallye home to spend Christmas Eve with you, can you give me a chance? Dario Cepeda was direct in his question and Mica pursed her lips and said, Dario Cepeda, we really are past it. Dario Cepeda, on the other end of the phone, was clearly at a loss, What about being friends? Dario Cepedas request was not excessive and Mica could not refuse. After hanging up the phone, Mica saw the letters in the lobby and took them to the table, pulling them out one by one and examining them closely. These imitations of the letters she wrote to Dario Cepeda are full of sweet, sugary words. No wonder Dario Cepeda had suddenly returned to the country. The words, on the contrary, were sweet but not cloying, and at first nce closely resembled his tone of voice. The person who created the forgery knew his character. There were many letters, but not many words, and Mica read half of them without seeing any difference from her own usual handwriting. The person who wrote these letters actually modeled her handwriting in such a way that even Micha herself had trouble distinguishing it for a while. Mica had no idea until her eyes gave a sharp twitch when she saw thest letter. In this letter, the word vow is used for the oath and is spelled correctly. But Mica has a little-known habit and a little problem she cant get rid of: she always misspells the word vow in her vows. And the person who posed as her to write the letter obviously didnt know she had made this little slip-up. Mica picked up the letters and headed for the Matamoros family mansion. When the Micas arrived at Vi La familia Matamoros, they did not enter the house, but simply stood for a while under the acacia tree, after entering the courtyard, and contemted it in silence. The old housekeeper saw Mica and called out to her cheerfully, Missy, youre back, I havent seen you for a long time, youre looking better and better!. The housekeepers and servants of La familia Matamoros admired Rufina Quesada for her good nature, but when Cam Linares entered the family, she fired most of the servants she had used during her life, and the old housekeeper, who was really good at her job, was The old housekeeper stayed on because she was really good at her job. As a child, Cam Linares treated Mica harshly before she could understand, and on several asions the old housekeeper helped her on the sly. So Mica always had a grateful heart for the old housekeeper. Uncle no, Im not going in, today I came to La familia Matamoros just to ask something of Florencia, please Uncle no go in and call Florencia for me. Yes, Ill go get the seconddy. Mica pulled a military knife from her bag and rubbed it gently against her fingertips, her eyes cold and indifferent, sharp. In a few moments, Florencia was called out of the house by the old butler. As soon as Florence came out of the house, she saw Mica standing under the acacia tree in the courtyard. Florencia approached impatiently and asked with a frown, What do you want from me? Do we have something to say to each other? Mica turned her head to look at her, hooking her red lips into a cold smile, Yes, theres nothing to say, and I dont want to have anything to say to you. With you I was thinking, well water doesnt offend, but now it seems I was thinking too much. What do you mean? Mica took the stack of letters out of her purse and held them in front of her, questioning Florencia, These letters, you wrote them to Dario Cepeda in my own handwriting, didnt you? Florencias eyes twitched, with a flicker of panic as she was prodded, but she quickly said with a straight face, Youre getting so good at spitting blood, would it bore me so much to imitate you writing to Dario Cepeda? What am I trying to do?Content held by N?velDrama.Org. What youre imagining I dont know, but these letters, you must give me an exnation today. What proof do you have that I wrote those letters? Florencia looked at Mica, not disguising her displeasure. Mica looked at her calmly and said, These letters were sent from the post office near La familia Matamoros, no one but you would have gone to this post office to send letters. I did not tell Dario Cepeda that I had moved away from La familia Matamoros, so if I sent more letters I would continue to send them to La familia Matamoros, and those letters, as is logical, would reach you. Therefore, it must have been you who wrote the letters to Dario Cepeda, imitating my handwriting. Oh, I suddenly remembered that it was you who offered to send Mr. Nico the postcard he received from Dario Cepeda for mest year, wasnt it? Do you really think I didnt know that? Its just that Im toozy to talk to you. Florencias face turned red and white as she saw herself exposed, she gritted her teeth and said: Yes, I did. If there really was no adultery between you and Dario Cepeda, why did Dario Cepeda send you a postcard after the breakup? If you didnt have a ghost in your own heart, would you be afraid that Mr. Nico would misunderstand you?. Mica raised her hand and pped Florencia across the face. Florencias eyes zed over and her head buzzed for a moment, covering her burning cheek and looking at Mica with resentment and anger, holding back tears. Mica, this is the Matamoros family, dont you dare hit me! Mica sneered, You want to go get Beltran Matamoros toe out and back you up? Tell him toe out and Ill teach him a lesson. Its his problem that youre like this. You youre shameless! Thats your father too! Mica hooked her lips and her charming smile contained a grim chill, My father, he died a long time ago. Mica lifted her foot and approached Florence, holding a military knife in her hand and pressing it against Florences face, lowering her head slightly and whispering in Florences ear, If you do these little things behind my back again, I wont just p you, you know how bold I am, even with this knife its possible to sh your florid face a few times. Florencias eyes widened and her gaze trembled as she gazed at Micas demurely smiling face, fearful for a moment, of Micas mboyant and arrogant look, as if the next moment the sharp dagger pressed against her face would actually cut her face, leaving shocking blood marks. Florencias fingertips, dug into her palm with rage and fear, her voice trembling, Mica, Im warning you, this is La familia Matamoros, if you mess with her, my parents wont forgive you if they find out! If I were you, Id stop talking tough now, or this knife will cut your face if youre not careful. Mica, what the hell do you want? Mica pped him in the face with the knife, This is the first time Im warning you and surely thest, you do these pranks again and next time I dont know what crazy things Im going to do, you know, Im crazy, when I was eight years old, the first day you and your mother entered La familia Matamoros to take this Acacia, you should have known that with me you dont y games. I can threaten Beltran Matamoros with suicide, Im not even afraid to die myself, let alone kill you. what are you saying? Youre intimidating! Mica hooked her lips unnecessarily, I can intimidate you in the courtyard of La familia Matamoros, do you think Im going to be afraid that youll call the police to arrest me? Florencia, try those tricks again and Ill show you how hard it is to be a human being. The de in Micas hand suddenly spun, and Florencia, thinking she was going to do it for real, turned pale with fear. However, Mica merely smiled indifferently and withdrew her dagger, You imitated my handwriting very well, but one thing you didnt notice is that the words of my oath, which I wrote, were always wrong, while you, you wrote them correctly. If you want people to know, you have to do it yourself. If you still want to live this stolen life of a greatdy, be good to yourself. Otherwise, if I die, I will drag you and all The Matamoros family down with me. Chapter 1077: This business of chasing you has nothing to do with you. This Christmas Eve it has been snowing all winter in The Holy City. Snow covered the entire town and city in a whitendscape with a trail of dirty muddy footprints on the snow-white ground. After canceling all her appointments, Mica returned to L City to spend the New Year with Malia Monica. Even ck and White, which was due to open at 00:00 on New Years Eve, she didnt feel like seeing. She nced at the two movie tickets in her purse and was momentarily self-absorbed. This is the movie ticket the producer had given her. She had purposely chosen a corner seat. Before that, it was meant to be seen with Nico. Now Mica tore up the movie ticket and threw it in the trash. Malia Monica was making dumplings and mixing the filling when she asked Mica: Huanhuan, is Nicoing to town for New Years Eve this year? Last time he came to say it was cold in the house, but now we have two air conditioners, why isnt heing? Yes, the house is warm enough for a thin sweater, but Nico wont be back. Last Christmas Eve, when the house was freezing, Nico hugged her and they slept in the car all night, watching together and waiting for the New Year. Mica swallowed saliva, she didnt want to worry Malia Monica, so she made a perfunctoryment in the inner room, Donte, she has rtives who also have to go for New Years. Malia Monica, while wrapping the meatballs, nodded, Thats right, every family has to visit their rtives during New Years, ask him toe when hes free. Mica let out an Oh, already distracted. Mica opened Facebook on her phone and her chat with Nico, which stopped in thest year. Unbeknownst to her, they had been abstinent for almost six months. When she went to Q-Town to shoot ck and White, Nico flew a thousand miles to celebrate her birthday in Q-Town and threw a sky full of fireworks for her. Mica is a non-talker, but she couldnt help but wet herself. Every memory Nico gave her was like an eternity etched, radiant and indelible. Only then did she feel it was so hard to convince someone. Mica,e and help me make meatballs, what are you doing in your room? Mica pouted, Oh, here ites. On Christmas Eve night, after Mica apanied Malia Monica to New Years Eve dinner, Malia Monicay on the couch andzily watched the show while Mica absentmindedly flicked through her phone. Soon after, she received a call on the phone. She picked it up and it was Dario Cepedas voice: Mica, Merry Christmas Eve. Same fun. On Dario Cepedas side, there were firecrackers that sounded very animated. Dario Cepeda added: Im in L City, at the entrance of your alley,e out and meet me Mica was stunned and a little surprised that, after all these years, Dario Cepeda remembered that she had mentioned to him how many L-towns her grandmothers family lived in. Dario Cepeda hade uninvited, but Mica had no reason not to see him. After hanging up the phone, Mica said, Abu, Im going out for a while. Malia Monicas eyes lit up with joy, Is that Nicoing?. No, a regr friend asked me something, Ill be right back. Malia Monica was a little lost, but didnt ask much, Go on then, its cold outside, keep your clothes on. Okay. Mica put on her down jacket, scarf and snow boots at the door before heading out with her cell phone. It was dark outside, but firecrackers and fireworks were going off all over town and the whole sky was lit up. The snow has stopped, but the ground is still covered in snow. The sound of puffing and walking in the snow can be heard. Last time at this point, from the alley, she was trotting out because the person she wanted to see was waiting for her at the end of the alley. As Mica walks down the alley, sheughs to herself, Ive broken up with him, but I still think of Nico everywhere. As she exited the shallow alley, Mica caught a glimpse of Dario Cepeda, who was standing by the car waiting for her. Dressed in a ck wool coat, his air was outstanding, and the sky was lit up from time to time with fireworks, the light of which reflected off his face. A short distance away, Mica peered out with a cursory nce and, for a moment, saw Dario Cepeda as another face. Dario Cepeda looked at her and also smiled like a light gentleman.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. Mica bowed her head slightly and leaned closer, exhaling a cold breath as she said, What brings you here? Dario Cepeda looked at Savanna with heavy, shallow words, Trying to fulfill a promise that went unfulfilled, five years ago. He had said he wanted to spend Christmas Eve night together. Micaughed quietly and lightly, I was too young to say anything pretentious. I took it seriously. Dario Cepeda kept his gaze on her, his eyes dark. Mica didnt avoid his gaze, just released it and leaned against the side of the car with him, watching the fireworks explode in the sky from time to time, and said, I didnt think you remembered where my grandmothers house was after all these years. Everything you said, I remember. Dario Cepeda added, It doesnt matter if you wrote those letters or if someone else imitated your handwriting and wrote them to me, what matters is that now Im back and I can see you and haunt you again. Mica looked at him with a lost smile, After all these years, you havent changed a bit, youre still so dominant. The whole thing abouting back to haunt you was never about you, it was about me. Mica nodded, Well, to Dario Cepedas way of thinking, theres nothing wrong with that. Dario Cepeda looked at her with an unmistakable seriousness in his eyes and said, It was my sin and I confess it. But I you dont seem to like it anymore. Mica also thought how nice it would be if the person she liked now was still Dario Cepeda. It must be a great story when a broken mirror meets an old dream, a long-awaited reunion. But the reality is rather this: if you miss it, you miss it, and if you look back, youre lost. One can fall in love with someone many times in life, I can wait, wait for you to fall in love with me again, Mica, Im yours for the rest of my life, let yourself be, this affair, its not something Im only sure of now, I was five years ago when I was with you. Maybe thats why I was determined to leave, I thought I could make up my mind about this rtionship, as long as I loved you, even if I was gone ten years, youd still be mine. Mica curved her lips and said with relief, I thought I would me you for the rest of my life, but when you suddenly came back to me, I realized that I had stopped ming you a long time ago, you werent wrong to pursue your career, and you werent wrong to break up with me, its just that at that time I wanted a home, I wanted three meals for two people, but at that time you wanted good material things and a promising life. Dario Cepeda, neither of us is wrong, what happens is that we have erred perfectly with our life goals. But now, there will be no more losses. Whatever goal you set for your life, whatever it is, I can be with you as long as you want to achieve it. Whether its making three meals for two or four seasons, whether its getting a career as a movie queen, Ill be there for you. Dario Cepeda turned his head and looked at her with a warm smile, reaching out and rubbing her head with a loving look. Mica looked up at him, smiling weakly, speechless. But she, she no longer needs him. The thorny path she has learned on her own. Chapter 1078: blockbusters In the corner of the self-built tiled house stood a slender, clean-cut male figure. A small boy ran up and triggered a rubber cannon and dropped it at Nicos feet with a bang. While the children covered their little mouths andughed at having yed a prank on the adults, Nico remained impassive, watching the pair not far away. This is not the first time the child has seen Nico. Last New Years Eve, the boy also threw a rubbing gun at Nicos feet and Nico became enraged and made a move to grab him by the neck. The boy was frustrated at Nicos indifference at the time.N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Bad uncle, why arent you angry? Do you want me to hit you? asked Nico, his face expressionless. The boy growled, Now Miss Mica is with another man and you cant be seen hitting me, so why are you ying nice? Nico growled indifferently with a scowl, Im not in the mood to beat you up, but you can try to piss me off now if you want to get crippled. Still scared at hearing about the cripple, but pretending to be calm and not wanting to lose his temper, the boy followed Nicos gaze to the man and woman standing next to the car not far away and said, Hmph, I told you, a fairy as beautiful as Miss Micha wouldnt marry a bad person like you who specializes in bullying children. Nico growled too, with sneering eyes, You think that dog man is good?. Hes better than you anyway! Stupid. I dont know if Im scolding the boy, or Dario Cepeda, or both. The boy looked at him alone and bristled, Coward, you dont even dare to approach Miss Mica, the stupid one is you. Nico frowned, slightly impatient, Go y, boy, if you mess with me again, Ill beat you up, believe it or not. The boy didnt pull away, he grabbed his arms and grimaced as he did, You really like Miss Mica, dont you? Miss Mica is very pretty, Miss Mica will soon be taken from you if you dont fight to try. Didnt your mother teach you that children should mind their own business when ites to adults? Nico didnt care much for the brat. Youre the kid, if I liked a girl Id be quick to tell her not to be with someone else, Im not useless like you. Hmph, youre useful, you dont know shit. Nico mocked him. The boy got angry and threw another rubbing cannon at his feet with a thud, a noise so loud that even Mica and Dario Cepeda, who were around, couldnt help but stare. Nico moved quickly to avoid the wall all at once. Mica saw the boy and called to him from a distance, Madelynn, itste and youre not home yet, your mother is going to scold youter. Madelynn looked at Nico on the wall and then tilted her little head towards Mica, who was there, Miss Mica, Ill be right back, have a nice date with your big brother!. Mica froze, speechless for a moment at Madelynnsment, and couldnt help butugh. Madelynn turned and ran off after making a big face at Nico at the base of the wall. Mica, seeing that it was gettingte, said to Dario Cepeda, Thanks foring to see me, but its gettingte, soe back. Dario Cepeda was in no hurry, with Mica he knew he could not force her. Ok, youe back first, Ill walk you back to the house and leave. Mica smiled faintly, said nothing, waved to him and turned towards the entrance of the alley. Dario Cepeda was watching her. Mica was almost at the door when Madelynn came speeding through the snow, losing her bnce and crashing into her. Mica reached out to help the girl, Madelynn, why arent you home yet?. Madelynn looked at Mica and said, Miss Mica, theres a fool waiting for you at the entrance to town! Mica froze and seemed to realize what was happening and rushed towards the entrance of the vige. But when she arrived with Madelynn, all that remained in the dirty snow were several lines of gaudy tire marks. The car was gone and so was the man. Mica stood at the entrance to the vige for a long time, wondering if the fool Madelynn was talking about was Nico or not. Madelynn, who is the fool you speak of? Madelynn, not knowing Nicos name, cocked her little head in thought for a moment and replied with a frown, Well, the bad guy who bullied the kids. Mica cant say what she feels. Its hard to tell if youre happy or lost. If Nico came to her, why didnt he wait for her again? Madelynn scratched her little head and said, Miss Mica, when I was talking to that handsome guy by the car just now, that mean guy looked jealous, maybe he thought you liked that handsome guy and left with an inferiorityplex! Madelynn unleashed her little brain and rattled off a bunch of yeses and nos. Mica was amused by Madelynn and reached out to stroke the girls head. The word inferiorityplex doesnt exist in Nicos vocabry. But the only exnation is that, after all, the trust between them is as thin as paper. Nico has always believed that she was in love with him on the one hand and that she couldnt let go of Dario Cepeda on the other. Even if we meet tonight, what can we do with such unreliable feelings, we will keep repeating the same mistakes in the future. Mica said, Go home. Madelynn asks, Miss Mica, do you like bad guys or handsome guys? Mica said nothing. Madelynn said to herself, It must be Uncle Handsome! Very bad bad uncle! Hell, he deserves it! Mica shoved her hands into therge quilt pockets, took a deep breath of cold air, and turned back toward the vige. During the night, Mica received the first good news of the new year. ck and White surpassed $100 million at the box office on the same day, winning in both word of mouth and at the box office. However, being a New Years Eve slot, the box office will depend on how it continues to perform in theing days, but with these types of literary films, as long as word of mouth wins, the box office is no longer relevant. The producers chose to release this literary film in the New Years Eve time slot topete with the lively New Years Eve time slot of the same time, clearly wanting to bet on word of mouth to keep box office traffic up. With Almazans work, the quality is tough enough that even if its a niche film, the market will eat it up and theres nothing wrong with that. On the morning of the first day of the new year, in addition to the hot news of the show hanging from the hotspots, the film nco y Negro, and Mica, the leadingdy, also featured prominently in the hotspots. Micas high-quality face and her lithe, smooth acting have received rave reviews and won her numerous girlfriends overnight. Mica is a diamond, so dazzling that there is no hiding it. Although Nico had previously spoken out and withdrawn several of his appeals and endorsements, several union parents and endorsements resurfaced within days after nco y Negro came out against it. Actually Nico didnt mean to shut Mica up, it was just a casualment made in a moment of anger, Celesta Zorri secretly gave Mica all those endorsements and quality resources, Nico turned a blind eye and a deaf ear, as if they had forgotten that Mica was still there. So the New Year has passed, and ck and White ended up selling 1. 500 million at the box office. 1. 5 billion is not the highest grosser of the year-end season; there are hriousmercial films that sell more than 2 billion at the box office. But for a literary film, 15 crores is already an extremely high figure, and more importantly it has won the word of mouth, and the industry believes that all the big awards this year will probably go to ck and White. A niche literary film, itself made to win awards. The literary, fresh-faced, luminous Mica was an instant hit on the Inte. Mica is on fire. After New Years Eve, Celesta Zorri had an almost non-stop schedule of ads for Mica. The difort with Nico is something Mica has no time or energy to dwell on or dwell on. Who exactly was the fool waiting for her at the entrance to town that night, Mica no longer explores. Nico, the man, seems to have truly vanished from all of Micas life and sight. Between them, Mica thought, it should be over. Chapter 1079: Encounter with danger In early March, Celesta Zorri helped Mica arrange a slow variety show to experience life and travel. No end is in sight for Strange Journey, a slow-paced variety show curated by well-known host Charro, which, Im told, was put on ice by the station before going out, due to funding and the nature of the variety show, until it was appreciated by Burroughs earlier this spring. Celesta Zorri says the show suits Micas temperament and route, and since Mica has been working a lottely and is somewhat tired, going to this slow-travel show is a half-vacation, half-job way of experiencing life, which is the best of both worlds. At first, Mica had no illusions about the show, as she thought it was just a fake slow variety show that followed a script, and there were bound to be scripted fights and character scripts along the way, but by the third day of joining the group, Mica realized that this variety show was really about experiencing life. Gradually, too, from the initial contention, the journey became enjoyable. The first ce they flew to was southern Africa, the ind of Madagascar. The guests were Pohang, Diane and Fidele, plus Mica. Pohang is a popr folk singer who has reached middle age and has be a hit with a hit song. She dresses casually and has a casual, stand-up personality with an unmistakable rural vibe. Diane, who has received numerous nominations for Best Literary Film Actor and has yet to win Best Actor, is forlorn and optimistic. Fidele, a talented singer, is an old face in the entertainment industry, but has never had a major masterpiece, and is famous but overmatched and in an awkward position. As for Mica, she is a neer, with nothing to prove because of her recent appearance in the acimed nco y Negro and her status as an Almazan girl. Charroughed at the awkwardness and harmony of the first lineup of guests, who looked like unrted people, but whose temperament vaguely matched that of the slow variety show. The weather in southern Africa is hot and humid, with a great difference in temperature between morning and afternoon, and a summer heat in the middle hours of the day. Charro arrived in southern Africa the same day he arrived with his home group and ran into problems. As they were foreigners, they were held by customs and security for twenty-four hours for unexined reasons, on the grounds that, with their cameras and various equipment, they did not look like good people, but like terrorists and spies. Charro contacted the embassy in exasperation. The fear of istion during the airport hold caused fear in the group. Charro was the trip leader, acting as a big sister and reassuring everyone even when they were frightened. Airport staff temporarily confiscated the crews cameras and tape recorders, but not the cell phones they were carrying. To calm the fear, Charro teasingly asked, If we were really stuck here and couldnt get out, if you only had one chance to call, who would you call? Who would you call for help? Pohang flipped through his phone and said sensibly and jokingly, Call my family and ask them to find a way to free me. Diane said, Me too, I guess, I dont want to die. Fidele said, I wanted to call the person I had lost on my whim, because I never had a chance to apologize and I felt that if I died like this, I would have to reconcile before I died anyway, not wanting to leave in anger and shame. Charro looked at Fidele with a smile, So it looks like this person is really important, you even left yourst distress call to call someone and apologize. Fidele smiled back, Arent you all still here? You all called for help, and this call wont affect anything even if it doesnt. A few peopleughed easily in the small enclosed room, and the atmosphere was no longer so oppressive and fearful. Charro asks, Mica, what about you? Who do you want to call on yourst call, and stop asking for help because Pohang and Diane have done it. Mica felt she was being taken for a ride and asked, Why did the question turn sour when it was my turn?N?velDrama.Org ? 2024. Charro winked, Seeing how young you are, Im bullying you. Pohang: It seems that out of the few of us, youre the youngest and were all guys. Mica was silent for a moment, flipping through her phone and finally stopped when her fingernded on Nicos cell phone number. Even she didnt know that Nico had be the person she most wanted to contact in times of danger. Ive never felt deeply in love, but I am now. Its a terrible feeling, like falling into a swamp, and I cant help but slowly fall into it, I cant help it, I cant help my words. In fact, Mica prefers to be in control of her emotions, which are so uncontrolled that she has the feeling of losing herself, and unconsciously, they repulse her. Even with Dario Cepeda, she was sober and kept her pride intact. She finally crossed out Nicos number and looked up to answer Charro: Ill call my grandmother, I guess, to tell her to be careful and not to turn on the air conditioning to save electricity. Charro: So obedient. Journey of Wonder is a half-variety, half-charity show. This time, they went to South Africa, partly for the trip to do a show and partly to promote the idea of protecting mammals and elephants. Due to economics and market demand, there are a number of products on the market, such as ivorybs and ivory mussels, that require the brutal stripping of elephants, their capture or incapacitation. Charro and his team observed and filmed the entire ivory extraction process. While this is the result of market demand, of a certain economy, and there is no way that a single public service will stop people from hunting elephants, it will make more people aware of how cruel it is to extract elephant tusks, and it will stop more people from buying ivory products. Any public service, while not eliminating the root cause, can deepen the idea and change it a little. Micas mind was much calmer during these days of travel in Africa. A lot has happened in these days, not only in rtion to Nico and Dario Cepeda, but also in terms of the big changes in her career and work, all of which has made her less confident. The goal of traveling has always been to find the true self. Mica seems to be getting to know the real reason Celesta Zorri asked her toe to Journey of Wonder. Before going to sleep at night, Mica sent a Facebook message to Celesta Zorri: Celesta, thank you. Rarely had Mica thanked someone in such a formal way, knowing that she had many resources that Nico had pressured her to get back because of a disagreement with him, and that Celesta Zorri had secretly helped her get. Mica is grateful. Mica hangs up the phone and is about to fall asleep when a woman screams and gunshots suddenlye from the B&B hotel. Ah! There was a lot ofmotion in the B&B hotel, as if something big had happened. Mica had put on her shoes and was about to go outside to look when the door had been flung open by a tall ck man holding a rifle. The man threatened her in a stern English voice: Dont move! Hands up! Get down! Micas heart stuttered and she hastily raised her hands and was carried down the stairs with a ck mans rifle against her back. In the lobby of the B&B was a room full of panicked guests. Mica found Charros group and surreptitiously approached to crouch with them. One of the guests was so frightened that he got up and was about to run away, when the ck man with the gun shot him in the back and he fell to the floor dead immediately. Mica looked wide-eyed at the dead woman on the floor, and even the most calm and collected woman began to fear. Charro whispered in Chinese, I cant believe were in a terrorist attack, this is really a prophecy, were not all going to die here, are we?. A room full of hostages stirs. Apparently annoyed, the terrorist shot straight through the roof of the house and bellowed irritably, Shut up!. For the first time in her twenty-one years of life, Mica truly felt that she was very close to death. Chapter 1080: Nico calls Adam Rouco to go with him to Africa. Domestic, The Holy City. News of the terrorist attacks in southern Africa quickly swept through major news outlets. Twitter hotspots rank high on Strange Journeys list of terrorist attacks in Africa.Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. As soon as Nico left the conference room after the morning meeting, Campoverde handed him his phone with a grimace to show him the Twitter hotspots. Mr. Nico, something may have happened to Miss Mica, the Strange Journey team has gone to southern Africa and reliable information hase in that among the hostages taken in the terrorist attack were several well-known Spanish actors and a presenter, who Im afraid is actually Miss Mica and her group. Nicos face froze, he gritted his teeth and cursed, Who the fuck gives you these kinds of warnings? Celesta Celesta Zorri. Nico shoved the paper in his hand roughly, straight into Campoverdes arms, Come back and I wont get her!. Before the words were out of his mouth, the man was already walking toward the elevator, tugging at his tie. Campoverde hung back and asked, Mr. Nico, why are you leaving? Save the people! Campoverde double-talked behind his back, So long after the breakup and still so tongue-tied, dog man. Nico arrives at the subway parking lot and rushes to his car, starting it while calling Adam Rouco. Adam Rouco had also just finished his morning meeting and received a call from Nico as soon as he left the conference room. The man picked up the phone with one hand and loosened his neck tie with the other, flirting, Its early and youre calling me, Im not going to the bar with you to dere daytime silver. Nico frowned, Am I that kind of person? Dont be ridiculous, I need your help, join me on a trip to southern Africa, meet me at the Moon House base in twenty minutes. The Moon building, where they normally stored their weapons and equipment in The Holy City. Twenty minutester, Adam Rouco stepped out of the sports car with a ck backpack slung over one shoulder, Nico was already inside the helicopter, the huge swirl of his wings blowing the back corners of Adam Roucos ck suit jacket. The man moved towards the helicopter with his long legs and threw the ck backpack over his shoulder into the back of the helicopter and said, Tell me, how much is the reward for apanying you to save someone? Nico looked at him with disdain, Fuck, you wear this when you apany me to save a life? You think your life is too long? Nico picked up abat suit and threw it at him roughly. Adam Rouco slowly changed, I just came from a meeting, did you give me time to change?. The helicopter sped up the huge airport runway as Nico scolded him, And you finished five fucking minuteste, be a man!. Adam Rouco raised an eyebrow and leaned back in his seat, watching the helicopter rise rapidly, bringing his hands to the back of his neck and leaning back in the helicopter seat with his eyes closed. I could have taken a vacation tomorrow, now Im sacrificing my precious free time to go to that shitty Africa with you, get a grip. Im not counting on you if Mica gets killed by terrorists. Nico cursed him hatefully through gritted teeth. Adam Rouco looked at him wide-eyed, snorted and shifted his resting position, Looks like youre ying for real this time. intrigued? Im not fucking around, Im risking my life to save someones life, is that it? Adam Rouco: Theyre just henchmen and youre risking your life, dont get your hopes up. Nico: I cao your mother. Adam Rouco smiles, stops talking and goes to bed. If youre here to do the hard work, you need to rest now so you dont get sleepyter. Chapter 1081: Going Out into the Night to Be Her Hero Mica was trapped in the lobby of the B&B for nearly twenty harrowing hours. An African boy was so frightened he was about to scream, and Mica covered his mouth, fearing the boy would provoke the terrorists and get shot. Mica crouched in a corner, anxiously watching the four ck men in ck scarves standing around her, each with a rifle in hand, their faces condensed and morose as they watched the hostages and the movement outside the B&B. In the lobby of the B&B is a wall-mounted LCD television, the same local news channel that had broadcast the terrorist attack.N?velDrama.Org content. However, for reasons unknown to local African authorities, there was a dy in the deployment of the police force, making the room full of hostages very ufortable. The owner of the B&B is of Spanish descent and is asionally dragged in for questioning by the terrorists. Thenguage spoken is the native Africannguage Khoisan, which Mica does not understand. Charro approached and whispered to Mica, Its as if they are plotting how to take on the police, ckmail the families of the hostages and provoke a major social terror attack that will leave the damn police defenseless. Charro listened intently and suddenly frowned, Not good, theyve decided to bomb the ce. Micas heart skipped a beat; these were no ordinary kidnappers, their ultimate goal was not to extort, but to get the attention of themunity, so it was very likely that they would raze this not so small B&B. The terrorists were taking the B&B owner outside for a conversation when they suddenly raised their guns and shot him directly in the head, killing him immediately. The hostages in the lobby screamed loudly, causing another disturbance. Mica rationalized, If this continues, Im afraid they will shoot us one by one.. Charro, is there any way to distract those terrorists? Pohang looked at the several tall, athletic ck men outside the house and said, They have guns in their hands, if we run out, they will be the first to shoot us before we can divert their attention, this solution wont work. Mica fixed her gaze harshly on the kidnappers outside and said, Those terrorists seem to speak English, what if we go negotiate with them?. Charro stared at Mica with wide eyes, Youre crazy! For all I know these terrorists are just in crazy, youll probably end up in the same situation as the B&B owner if you negotiate with a crazy person, these social extremists get angry easily, Mica, dont be naive. But we will end up getting shot if we sit and stay here, and if one of us is going to negotiate, we can still stop for a bit and wait for the local authorities to rescue us. With those words, Mica was about to get up when Charro grabbed her arm, Mica, its dangerous!. Mica shook Charros hand and returned a determined look, Believe me, none of us can expect help if we dont go. Ill go with you! Mica and Charro got up, stood in the lobby and approached. The terrorists at the door pointed their guns at them. Mica asked them in fluent English, Do you understand English? We are not trying to escape, we just want to negotiate with you. The terrorists looked at each other and then, looking at Mica and Charro, two weak women with no hands, said angrily, Dont joke with me, Ill shoot you dead! Hands up! Charro grabbed Micas hand nervously, cold sweat beading on both of them. Mica forced herself to look calm and put her hands up with Charro. The terrorist ordered, Come here! Mica and Charro approached slowly with their hands up as if they were on ice. The terrorists mocked them, Negotiation? What can you negotiate with us? Do you know that I am now your God and that if I shoot you you will all go to hell? Do you want to negotiate with your God? What a joke! Several terroristsughed derisively,ughing back and forth arrogantly. Mica took a deep breath and was about to speak when one of the terrorists was suddenly shot in the head behind him and fell violently to the ground. Fuck! The three remaining terrorists immediately raised their weapons and sought to hide behind the tall trees and tropical vegetation outside the B&B. Charro grabbed Micas hand with a surprised look on his face, Someone hase to save us. The leader of one of the terrorists, ordered two of his men, Go there and search! Kill the bastards for me. The two terrorists went to the assassin from before with guns raised. The leader of the terrorists pulled a ck pistol from his waistband and pointed it at Micas head, shouting in the darkness deep in the trees, Come out! Come out or Ill kill the hostage. Nico, hiding behind a tree, stared at the ck man with the gun raised, gritting his teeth and clenching his voice in fury, Fuck you! Dont you dare touch my wife. Nico slumped to the ground and closed one eye to the sight, Shit! Go to hell. Aim, load and fire in one fluid motion. Bang! A hit is a hit! The terrorist leaders head was blown off and he fell to the ground, wide-eyed. Adam Rouco and Nico quickly took care of the other two henchmen. Charro and Mica look at the four fallen terrorists, momentarily stunned, when movement is heard in the woods. Mica stands on guard, fearing another wave of terrorists, and hurries to grab her rifle from the ground and take aim at the men running out of the woods across the street. As soon as the masked Nico jumped out of the woods, he found Mica pointing her pistol at him and cursing, Fuck! He saved her, and this woman is still pointing a gun at him, doesnt her conscience hurt? Mica frowned slightly, the fuck sounded so much like someones voice in her memory that Mica thought she was hallucinating and said coldly in English, Drop the gun! Hands up! Nico and Adam Rouco looked at each other and couldnt help butugh as Nico coborated by tossing the gun in his hand to the side of thewn and obediently raising his hands. Adam Rouco couldnt help but cough slightly, he actually wanted Nico to be more reserved, he was a light bulb and Nico was ying this forbidden and dangerous game with his wife, where was his face? Mica raised her gun and addressed Adam Rouco again, blurting out the words, You will surrender your gun too! Raise your hands. Adam Rouco: Very well. Adam Rouco threw his gun to the ground and raised his hands. If Nico doesnt give him a mine as payment, he wont even be friends! Mica, with pistol raised, cautiously approached the two terrorists and ordered: Take off your masks!. Nico raised an eyebrow, Are you sure?. He clearly had his hands up and was being restrained, but the wanderlust and wantonness in his bones was an overbearing, fearless look. When Mica heard the familiar low male voice, her mind went nk before she had time to react, the enemy had already removed his mask, grabbed Micas arm and pulled her into his arms, sealing her in with a kiss. The movement was so fast that Mica barely had time to look at the face of the person in front of her. Lips were already warm and tingling. The clean, familiar scent of masculinity immediately enveloped her, filling her mouth, her nostrils and her eyes with him. Nico. Mica seemed to be dreaming. The rifle was removed from Nicos hand, and the manughed and nibbled gently on her lips, teasing, Do you know how to shoot? You dont even have a loaded bullet, what the hell are you doing shooting a gun? But that back there was a bit of posturing. Chapter 1082: Tormenting her. When he saw Nico making out with Mica like it was nothing, Adam Rouco clenched his fist over his thin lips and coughed again. Thats when Mica reacted and with a jolt pushed Nico away in a hurry. When she identally met the yful eyes of Adam Rouco, Mica, who is usually so calm and collected, felt slightly embarrassed. In public, there was not only Adam Rouco, but also Charro. But Nico, a seasoned veteran, clearly knew neither modesty nor shame, and with one arm around Mica, he lifted his foot to hook the rifle on the ground and picked it up with his other hand in a crisp, handsome gesture. The Amengual Group owns several well-known entertainmentpanies, and Charros former employer is part of the Amengual Group, so naturally Charro knows Nico, who is not really a member of the entertainment industry, but is at least half of it. Mr. Nico is also a regr solo hot headliner. Here, Charro is in shock after his robbery, looking at Nicos bewildered face, unable to distinguish between the real and the unreal. Charro even ps his face and hesitantly asks Mica, Mica, are we dead? How else could he have met Nico in southern Africa, and Nico saved them with a gun? Everything is dreamlike and unreal, like a dream. Mica couldnt understand how Nico could be such apetent and urate, if not brilliant, marksman, and she had a vague hunch that there was something more to this man. Nico and Adam Rouco are from the International Alliance for Peace, with hidden identities, and they dont want to scare the police. Adam Rouco said, Nico, we must leave, it wont be easy when the police arrive. Nico looked at the few terrorists who had fallen to the ground and said to Charro, Do the police know what to say if they take a statement from you? Charro looked at Nico, always frothing. Nico deliberately raised his gun. Charro was surprised and said, Mr. Nico, you saved my life and I will never turn you in in retaliation! Ill just say that I dont know anything! Surely it was theic book hero whonded and killed those terrorists! Nico emitted a soft hum with a nasal voice full of concern. Adam Rouco, gun in hand and mask on, turns around and strides toward the side of the mountain buggy a short distance away. Mica was about to follow Charro into the house to free the hostages when she turned around and was pulled back by Nicos arm. What for? Nico looked at her menacingly. You and President Adam must leave quickly, the police must arrive soon. Mica had a stoic look on her face, which irritated Nico inexplicably. When other girls are in such a critical situation and almost lose their lives, their boyfriends suddenlye to their rescue as if they were gods, she should be grateful and jump into his arms and beg him to reconcile with him, after the disaster, shouldnt she realize the true meaning of life and the importance of the person in front of her?Belongs to (N)?vel/Drama.Org. In her heart, there really was no ce for him. Nico gritted his teeth, feeling screwed, I just saved your life and this is how you treat me?. Mica frowned, puzzled, what should her attitude towards him be, she wasnt ungrateful or was she? Nico, this is no time for tantrums, hurry up Before Micas words of advice had sunk in, Nico had already lifted Mica onto his shoulders with one hand, Dont lecture me in a motherly tone, Im your fucking man, not your son!. Micas head was on the floor, weighted on his shoulders, her stomach, which had been empty after almost a day and a night without eating, was now pressed ufortably against the bones of the mans hard, firm shoulders. Nico, put me down! I dont know. Hes her savior now, and shes so ungrateful for not knowing more! Nico carried Mica and put her straight into the buggy. Knocking the buggy door off with a bang! Nico held the roof of the baby carriage and said to Adam Rouco in the other buggy, Well split into twones and meet at the base. Adam Rouco yanked open the door and jumped into the car, throwing out the words, Hurry up and dont be silly, Im in a hurry to get back to The Holy City. Murmur your sister! What have you to do as a widow, you have no bride, you have no wife. Does going home for a blind date count? If sheste will you help me go to my old mans ideological education ss? Nico was speechless, Youre doing this on a blind date! I guess I underestimated you before. By then, Adam Rouco had pulled off with the buggy in front kicking up a trail of ash and driving away at breakneck speed. Mica, in the passenger seat, tried to open the door and was pulling it open when Nico pushed her violently back, and the man said, rather impatiently and fiercely, Stay there! The car door was flung open by Nico. Soon, Nico also got into his car and sped off in the SUV. The barren African savannah is so endless that the moonlit night seems to be on the same horizon as the savannah, near and far. It was as if she and Nico were as close as they were far away. All the way, the only sound in their ears was the roar of the SUV across the prairie and the sound of the wheels on the ground, and Nico remained silent all the way, his handsome face so stern that you could tell he was in a very bad mood. Mica finally spoke in a nonchnt manner, Thank you for saving me just now. It was only a polite phrase. Nico didnt like the way Mica was polite and distant with him, that look, turning people away with a hateful face. Nico drove the buggy faster and bumpier, and even worse on the bumpier roads. Where there are holes, load them up. Mica hadnt eaten all day and night and her stomach was already burning like hell. At this point, after repeated bumps in the buggy, the acids in her stomach felt like they were dancing ballet in her stomach, turning over and over again. Mica nearly held it in and covered her mouth, Stop the car! Stop the car I want to vomit Nico mmed on the brakes, showing no mercy whatsoever. As soon as the car stopped, Mica yanked open the door and jumped out, crouching down and vomiting on the grass, all yellow. Nico remained silent as he sat in the car, not even looking at her, just staring coldly at the windshield. Who is he to pity and feel for a woman who doesnt love him and doesnt want him? But Mica is still vomiting. Nico couldnt help but frown, annoyed to the max, and got out of the car and grabbed a bottle of water from the trunk before striding over. Mica had almost finished vomiting and Nico passed her the mineral water. Mica rinsed out her mouth, which was much better, and Nico put a handkerchief over her mouth again and wiped it without delicacy or even roughness. Mica pulled her hand away and scowled at him, Youre hurting me. Nico scoffed, Hurt? You still know it hurts? I thought you didnt know. Nico threw the handkerchief away and climbed back into the car, sitting down with his chest heaving slightly from the fire. Mica stood outside the car, emotionally stoic for a moment. Nico shouted coldly at her, What are you still doing here, do you want to feed the wolves? Mica climbed into the car quietly and, after taking a deep breath, couldnt help but beg Nico, Please drive slower, please. Nico grunted, turned the steering wheel and arrogantly returned two words, Not me. Chapter 1083: Facing Death Once More Nico said no, but when he resumed driving, the buggys speed was noticeably slower. After the shock and vomiting, Micas body nearly copsed and she fell asleep in the passenger seat, though she couldnt sleep. Nico couldnt help but roll his eyes to take a look at the woman. She was pale, her lips were dry and chapped, and she looked so bad that, inexplicably, Nicos heart squeezed. The SUV went over a small hill and the body shifted noticeably, Micas heady back against the seat and Nico unconsciously reached out to help her, but Mica was notpletely asleep, her eyes were closed and she was resting her head on the back of the seat. Only then Nico withdrew his hand, which was in the air. After closing her eyes for a long while, Mica regained some of her energy. Nico picked up a bottle of water and threw it into her arms, in a really unkind and arrogant gesture. Mica unscrewed the mineral water bottle, took two sips, moistened her throat and, after a long silence, looked directly at the man guarding the car and asked, How did you know where I was and how did you know something had happened to me? Nico says nothing, doesnt bother to answer, and his eyebrows are arrogant, like those of a child who is stubborn and spiteful. Mica looked at his stern profile, full of pompous childishness, pursed her lips and said calmly, Youve been following me, so you knew I wasing to Southern Africa to film the show, and you found out about my ident at the first opportunity? Mica wondered. Nico didnt deny it, but he didnt admit it either. Mica continued, Why did youe to my rescue again if it was so dangerous?. Is it necessary to ask such a stupid question? Nico wanted to swear. But in the end, the choice was to remain silent.N?velDrama.Org content. Nico has always known that he has a skin as thick as a wall, but it wasnt that thick before. Now that this woman doesnt love him and doesnt want him, he can risk his life to save her in Africa. Nico didnt even think that he, Nico, would have the day to be a dog licker, and lick without shame and with nothing to lose. Before, it was always others who came to kneel and curry favor with him; he had never been so shameless as to take the initiative to find someone to reconcile with. On the contrary, this woman didnt give a damn about his gesture of affection. Mica stared at him and continued to ask, Have youe to my rescue because you want to reconcile with me again? Its a question, but it can also be a statement, as Mica believes. Does it sound like she doesnt want to reconcile with him? Nico became enraged and drove the SUV down the road into the hollows, braking sharply as the SUV came to a stop in the hollows. Mica took a breath and said angrily, You know this is dangerous, dont you want to die? Im not going to die, will you die with me? Mica was even more annoyed by his grim tone, You dont want to live, I want to live, dont punish others with your own whim. I knew it, I just knew it. This womans heart is ck! No, its not a heart at all! Nico reached up and squeezed the back of her neck, pressing her body onto the passenger side, lowering her head and demanding a kiss, kissing her without rules, more like a torturous punishment, biting her, making Micas mouth snap and her jaw tighten in pain. Nico Well get off me! Nico has never been a man who listens to women. Hes rebellious, arrogant, overbearing, unbearable and unrestrained, hes never been one of the three good men. If you want him, youll get him; if you dont want him, dont expect him to give him away. I dont care if youre with someone else, I dont care, but if youre with Dario Cepeda, Ill kill you and then Ill kill Dario Cepeda. Mica pulled his chest closer, resisting the sneer, And now whats your anger? Since you dont care as long as Im not with Dario Cepeda, Ill tell you that Im not with Dario Cepeda, and Mr. Nico wont have to meddle in the future. Nosy. Those four words, like a knife, stabbed into Nicos heart. Nico gritted his back teeth, I saved your fucking life! Do you mind your own business? If I didnt mind my own business, would you be standing here talking to me right now? I thank you for saving me, but Nico, we broke up and you have no right to interfere or control my life. Nico smirked, Well, I have no right to interfere and take control, so now, Miss Mica, please get out of my car! The manners of a gentleman? Those things, Nico never thought he had, but it was a softness that came from liking and loving someone. Now he didnt need that poise because Mica, to his misfortune, had let him down. Mica bit the corner of her lip, opened the door and got out of the car. As soon as Mica got out of the car, Nico drove the SUV so far away that she lost sight of it in no time. Mica stood still, looking around her at the barren, borderless savannah, her arms entwined in fear, more or less. She pulled out her cell phone to call Charro and the others, but realized there was no cell phone coverage in a ce like this. Even Mica, who was always well-mannered, couldnt help but blurt out, Shit! Nico started up shortly thereafter, cursed the fuck out, then turned the wheel and drove the SUV straight back. The car was going faster than when he got out. Where the SUVs drive through, its all dust and dirt. Nico drove all the way and after about ten minutes or so, his heart started to get a little scared. When she left just now, it was only like ten minutes, where did this woman go on her own? asional coyotes in the pasture Nico gritted his teeth and drove the car faster. Mica hid in the shelter of a hollow, her heart pounding. There was a wild wolf with green eyes watching her intently. Mica shrank into the hollows, not daring to breathe. Mica had lived for twenty-one years and if ever there was a moment of weakness, it was this moment when she literally wept with helplessness. She wanted to live, she had a lot of unfulfilled dreams and a grandmother to take care of. She wanted to win an Oscar, act in many famous movies, buy a bigger house for her grandmother to live in, let her grandmother take care of herself, be with her grandmother on her knees. Now he was going to die in this barren meadow? Then fate was too unfair to her. Tears of helpless fear, rolling, slipping from her eyes. Mica raised her hand and covered her mouth tightly so as not to scream. She said to herself: hold on a little longer, hold on, the wolf will go away, wont it? It will disappear, wont it? She was not sure. This torture is about to go crazy. Tears, flowing even more furiously. Assaulted, scared and facing death again, shes not so fearless, shes a normal person who wants to live. Chapter 1084: So Dog The deep, endless night of the prairies heightens the fear and danger. Nico sped past and drove about ten or twenty miles before he saw a wolf with a greenish glow atop a depression. And not far from the coyotes blind spot of vision was a thin, trembling woman. Its Mica. Even through the haze of the night, Nico is unmistakable. Nicos heart was pounding, almost up to his throat. Just as the wolf jumped and was about to rush down the hill, Nico turned on his high beams and took aim at the wolf, which was distracted by the blinding light and lunged at Nicos buggy with its hind legs stomped to the ground. With his hand raised over his rifle and aiming out the window, Nico took aim at the wolf just as it jumped and hit it with unerring uracy. The wolf let out a long howl into the night and its leaping body fell to the grass, where ity breathless. Nico opened the door, dropped the gun and jumped out of the car, running at a brisk pace toward the ravine. Its only a few minutes away, but Nico looks like hes not going to make it there in his life. Even his breathing was out of ce as he ran toward Mica. During his IO training, his fitness, at level 3S, was at its highest, not so nauseating as to be out of breath even for a few minutes in the hills and meadows. He was going mad with impatience. Mica cowered in the hollow like a puppet, motionless, as if standing still, while her face, white as if she had been very ill, and the cold sweat that kept slipping down her forehead, signaled the great fear in her heart. Nico took a deep breath and took a big step up, hugging her tightly. He felt the person in his arms, her body as rigid as if she were about to die, but with a steady, subtle, high frequency of shivers.N?velDrama.Org content. She was fragile as porcin and Nico leaned down, lowered his thin lips to her forehead and kissed her hard. Like a quiet reassurance. Hugging for a long time. Nicos heart, hanging in his throat, fell back into his chest as he reached out and brushed the cold sweat soaked hair behind Micas ears, his voice softly reassuring, Dont be afraid, Ive already shot the wolf. Mica was unable toe back to her senses for a long time, her gaze was cold, her body dulled by the fear of death for too long, her mind dulled as well. Mica could say nothing. All she could do was let Nico hold her, sucking the breath of life and the hope of living into him. Nico reached out and grabbed the back of her neck, pulling her whole head into his warm chest and letting her feel the scent of life. Micas whole body was deted, but trembling, she reached out and squeezed Nicos shoulder shirt, the bones on the back of her hand sticking out too hard. It was like gripping the fabric, as if it were a piece of driftwood, so hard that my fingers went numb with pain. After a long while, Mica opened her mouth and bit down hard on Nicos shoulder, and the tears she had been holding back came gushing out. There was a long, silent cry, and then Mica let out a loud cry. Nicos heart, about to break from crying so hard. He reached out and touched Micas trembling back, stroking it closely, one by one, precious to the core. Now he was remorseful and wanted to kill himself. Nico took her chin and went to kiss her tears and her lips, dominant and warm, wanting to give Mica all the reassurance she needed. Mica was crying so hard, up and down, as if she was going to cry all the tears of her life in one night. Nico couldnt take any more kisses, his forehead pressed against hers and his fingers kept gently wiping away her tears. He looked into her red eyes and couldnt help but grit his teeth and curse to himself, I must be fucking sick to leave you alone in such a dangerous ce, Mica, Im sorry, Im the bastard. Mica wouldnt stop crying, she cried even more, like aggrieved, like in shock after a robbery. Fear, sadness, aggravation those five vors of emotions, in full force right now. Nico was overwhelmed; it was the first time he knew that Micas tears could be so many. And all for him, all for him. The contradictory feelings of wanting to kill myself, yet being proud of it, have never been more oveid with sadness, anguish and yet relief. Finally, NicoSavannas warm gaze upon her, as she gently wiped away her tears with her fingers, coaxed her with a soft whisper, The wolf is dead, dont be afraid, Mica, Im here and I wont leave you behind again. He wont. It was at that moment that Nico made up his mind that no matter how much Mica would fail him in the future, he would never leave her behind and he would never let her feel so sad and scared again. Nico hugged Mica, so tight as to strangle her in his bones and blood, finally sighed in her ear, as if helpless and loving, and spoke one word at a time, Mica, really, I cant do anything anymore, dont cry, ok?. Her heart, about to choke with pain. I really dont know what to do and how Mica can stop crying. In his twenty-eight years of life, Nico had never felt so overwhelmed and helpless. He thought that a man like him, born in Rome, would not have moments when he could not help himself and be helpless, but now he realizes that Mica is his difficult and inescapable containment. She does not love him, but he, nevertheless, is willing to sink and walk into a trap. I will never be able to walk in that circle again. Nicos big arms were around her, whispering in her ear, coaxing her for how many times. Mica, dont cry. I shouldnt have left you. Mica, dont cry anymore, okay? After saying I dont know how many times, Nico said, I was wrong, I was really wrong. Then the dog. Chapter 1085: Not talking is agreeing to reconciliation. Mica was carried to the other side of the car by Nico. The woman in his arms had long since deted. In one night, after two full life and death experiences, Micas consciousness had be confused by immense fear. Nico had just taken Mica to the car when Adams call came in. Hey, if you donte to the base, Ill leave first ah, Im in a hurry to get home to sleep. Nico reached out and touched the semi-conscious Micas forehead on the passenger side, it was hot and burning, his eyebrows furrowed and he changed his doggy tone until then and had some profound words, Come back first, my wife has a fever and I need to take her to the nearest clinic. Adam snorted on the other side, Your wife? Did the human girl agree? Youre the wife. For your own good. Nico dropped the line and then simply hung up. The ck SUV, driving at full speed under the dark night meadows. Nico wanted to take Mica to the nearest clinic to get her fever medicine, but he was afraid that driving too fast would make Mica feel sick in the car. He was really angry with Mica tonight. Never in his life had he felt as overwhelmed and insecure as he did tonight.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. He struggled to get out of the meadow and onto the highway, and there was a residential clinic twenty miles away, but Mica was already leaning against the passenger side, burned out, and starting to talk in confusion. She curled up, eyes closed, but tears were still streaming from the corners of her eyes as she said dreamily, I didnt write to Dario ever. Nico why you just dont believe me. Nicos hand, which gripped the steering wheel, shook, though his eyes fluttered. He looked back to her and saw that she was crying so hard that Nico couldnt resist freeing one hand to wipe the hot tears from the corners of her eyes with his fingers. He said, I know, you didnt write to Dario. As an answer to Mica, and as a whisper to herself. The voice is soft and warm, deeply emotional. Not that he believed in Kemena or in Micas character, but that he was mad with jealousy, jealous that Dario had known her before he did, jealous that Dario had taken over her whole heart when she was still sixteen and ignorant. Mica had willingly eloped with Dario for his sake. Nico couldnt imagine that a girl like Mica, with her self-esteem at the core, would ever be willing to turn her back on the world and despise the whole world for one person. The one who disregards her is Dario, not him, Nico. When Mica was with him, Nico could feel that Mica was counting the cost, that with him Mica had never fully opened up and had always held back. Mica was so burned out that she couldnt hear Nicos words, and even forgot if there was anyone around her and who it was. What sobriety could be expected from someone after being terrorized by death twice in one night, its not too much to say that she was half scared to death. Mica moaned intermittently, Nico youre really disgusting. being a jerk. Nico dismissed it, muttering a reply to himself as he drove, Im annoying and an asshole. It was her own fault that she deserved not to love him. Why did you break up with me Dario did, and so did Nico. Is she unworthy of love? Nico froze for a moment and stared back at him for a few seconds, not quite sure if he was questioning why he had broken up with her, or if Dario was breaking up with her. Nico was silent for a long moment, and finally, in a somewhat forlorn voice, said, Its so extreme because its so much like. Extreme, wanting all of her, her body and her heart, he wanted them all. And its not just a little bit of her heart, Nico is greedy like a hungry hunter who wants to get hold of all of Micas heart. If he couldnt get her so full of affection, he, then, would rather throw her away first. He wanted all of her, all of her, all of her including every lock of her hair that belonged to him. The SUV finally arrived at the clinic. The clinics in Southern Africa are not as well equipped as those in the country, but they are not bad either. Mica had a high fever of 40 degrees and almost burned her brain. The clinic beds are full and Nico is sitting in a chair with Mica in his arms, dangling water. Micas thin and emaciated appearance as she curled up in the big chair made Nicos heart ache with pity, and all the anger he had held in his heart earlier disappeared tonight. Micas head rested against the hard back of the chair, her sleeping position didnt seemfortable, and Nico sat down beside her, reaching out to sp her head on his shoulder. And then his arms moved to embrace her. He lowered his head and kissed her forehead, his eyes a little unfocused as he murmured, Mica, I made a big mistake, get well soon. Even if it was better to get better and work against him, it would be better than what was happening now. Nico realized that he didnt want to see Mica in her weak and pathetic state any more than he wanted to see the thorn-covered woman fighting him tooth and nail. Throughout the night, Nico watched Mica as she hung unconscious with fever. Finally, Nico let out a long sigh and wrapped her arms around her head to lean against his, saying helplessly, Defeated, I duck my head, okay? Mica could not hear and did not answer. Like a childish child, Nico continued, If you dont say anything, well call it peace. Mica: Nico: Silence is a yes, a kiss. Nico turned his head and kissed Micas dry, chapped lips. Chapter 1086: I declare reconciliation now. Nico watched Mica all night. It wasnt until Mica hung three bottles of water that Nico let his guard down after probing her forehead to see how the temperature was dropping. Behind the old windows of the small clinic, the sky outside already had a faint light. Nico leaned his head against Micas, closed his eyes slightly and drifted off to sleep. Perhaps because he hadnt slept well for two or three days, Nicos sleep was unusually long. When he woke up rubbing his eyes, he discovered that the infusion seat next to him had disappeared. Mica disappears into thin air. Nicos heart stuttered and froze for two seconds before he jerked upright and moved quickly to find someone in the clinic. Rampage, beating up several ck people. Fuck, this woman was so heartless, she had been watching her all night and had left him without a word! Nico gritted his teeth, not caring about anything else, and headed towards the small clinic at a brisk pace, ready to return immediately to chase the man down. But as soon as he hurried out of the clinic, he saw Micaing out of the minimarket adjacent to the clinic, carrying a small white stic bag in her hand, her eyes dull, not as sharp as usual, and looking a bit haggard after her first illness. The morning sun enveloped his face and body, looking much softer than usual. Nico stood in front of the clinic, just looking at her, momentarily stunned. I thought she had left him and run off on her own, but now that I see her still here in this state, my heart is inexplicably breaking. I cant tell you what it feels like. When Mica looked up and saw him too, Nico stirred and gritted his teeth, walked over to her and grabbed her arm, pulling her into his arms and saying, as if to reprimand her, Youre still sick, why are you running around, are you trying to feed the wolves again? If it hadnt been for him, how would she have gotten to the point of feeding the wolves? Nico hugged her tightly, head pressed tightly against her slender shoulders, putting his body weight on her little by little, trying to strangle her in his arms. Mica, already a man of few words, was even more speechless at that moment. Nico let out a deep sigh, his brow furrowed, Stop twirling around, Im really worried. The movements were much gentler and the tone of voice was a change from the brutality of before, soft and affectionate, with a hint of big boy petnce. Mica could barely breathe from his embrace and frowned slightly, Nico, let go. Dont let go, if you run away again, do you think Ill break your legs? Youre strangling me so much I cant breathe. Nico was stunned and let go of her, his face twisted slightly as he looked at her without good grace and took the stic bag out of her hand, What kind of mess did you buy? Looking in the stic bag, there was a toothbrush and a towel. Neither had been washed. I bought two toothbrushes and two towels. Mica really didnt want to leave him behind. Nicos sense of security was filled to the brim at this moment. The mans thin lips couldnt resist a slight hook. Mica didnt understand what he was teasing about and just said coldly, Go to the clinic bathroom and wash your face. Oh. Nico did as he was told. Mica goes in front and Nico follows behind. Nico was still feigning coldness, but after walking for a while, he found out that this woman really treated him like air, so he couldnt stand it anymore and stepped forward with his long legs and grabbed her hand, not letting go. Mica looked at him, she couldnt break his grip, so she let go and let him hold it. When she didnt refuse, the corners of Nicos mouth curved even more. Nico couldnt let go of her hand when he reached the clinic bathroom. Mica asked, Are you going into the womens restroom with me? Nicos mouth twitched in disgust as he pushed her hand away, Im sick of going to the womens restroom. Mica wasnt as quick as Nico, and when Mica came out of the womens bathroom, she saw Nico leaning against the wall outside the bathroom, waiting for her with a grandfatherly air. This man had been born to be a pride, a noble and unpretentious man, whether his surroundings were elegant or a neglected dump, when he was there, even the worst surroundings looked like a new and less cheap one. As Mica approached, Nico frowned slightly, his handsome face slightly impatient, Slow as hell, have you fallen down a well?. As hemented to her, he held out his hand, which didnt stop him from waiting patiently as he disliked her. Nicos personality is terribly convoluted. I think Nico is the one with the straight mouth. Mica was unenthusiastic and Nico pulled her into his arms, his big hand went to her forehead and touched her again, and the fever really dropped. Nico asked, Are you hungry? Mica was famished. She hadnt eaten much in two days and two nights, so how could she not be hungry, she was about to starve to death. But Mica looked straight at him and asked, Why did you break up with me ande to my rescue? An obsessive, stubborn mess. Nico was puzzled by her sudden question. He hadnt really expected her to ask such a question out of the blue in her few words. Nicos eyes wandered for a moment before finally admitting, Youre my wife, of course Im going to save you, no matter that I cant. But weve broken up, Im not your wife anymore. Hiss what a damn thing to say this one dead in tears. Nico repressed the urge to curse, gritted his teeth and looked at her a little fiercely, I dere peace now!. Tell me, why did you break up with me? Mica insisted on the question. Nico scratched his scalp, it was killing him. After a long moment, Nico said, Are you flirting with Dario, and Im not allowed to get angry and break up? Have I ever been with another woman while I was with you? And whats with the postcard? What does Dario mean by sending you that thing, to rekindle a rtionship? I dont understand why you keep thinking about a man you left, whats wrong with me that youre thinking about him?. Mica, you really dont know whats good for you, if it were for other men, would you still care for you if you were paired like this with your ex boyfriend? Im the only one willing to risk my life to save you, is it easy for me? Dario came to your rescue? In the end, it wasnt me. Mica, why dont you know how to appreciate me? Do you know that if you go on like this, youll lose mepletely and regret it? He had a brain and said a lot of things that werent true.N?velDrama.Org content. Mica frowned at this man, how could he be so capable of reasoning. Im not paired with Dario, it was Darios act to send me a postcard, not that I wanted him to. Oh, you mean youre still thinking about him. Nico is always so good at drilling into peoples words, and he has such a peculiar approach. Mica said, I didnt put eyes on him either, and if you saw him, its your imagination, not mine. Nico was unusual: Oh, Im the one whos blind. Mica bites her lip, thinking that the exnation doesnt make sense, she doesnt want to talk about it and leaves the clinic. Nico followed her and grabbed her hand, Thats it?. He had a look of disappointment. Mica wondered, What is that?. Nico let out a somewhat demoralizing sigh, Ive said everything you wanted to know, and Ive said everything I wanted to know, and youre not done exining. I said it and you didnt believe me. Nico said in a somewhat irritated and speechless voice, I dont fucking believe you, and you wont exin, and how do you know I dont believe you if you dont try to exin? Mica, cant you fight for me when Dario left you and youve been thinking about him for years and Ive been so fucking good to you?. He says break up and she epts, without begging him, dead heartless. Mica thinks Nico is like a schoolboy. Mica chides him, Being nice to me is getting angry and leaving me in the meadow to almost get eaten by wolves, being nice to me is breaking up with me for no reason and being broken up with without even knowing the reason, being nice to me is breaking up when you want to break up and reconciling with me when you want to reconcile, Nico, youre like the wind, how do you make me like you, how do I fight for you, how do I keep you, how do I keep you, how do I keep you? Nico was stunned for a few seconds by thement. When Mica went to the supermarket to buy groceries, Nico suddenly spoke behind her in a somewhat dejected and despondent manner, Its just that Im insecure. Im trying to provoke you by breaking up with you, Mica, dont you really understand?. What time didnt Ie to you to make peace after a fight, Mica, I always hoped there would be that time when you would beg me and I would make peace with you. But you didnt. Never. Mica spoke lightly, But Im not you, youre the one who wants to break up, and if you really want to break up, it would be useless for me to beg you. How do you know its useless if you dont try? Mica, do you know that you really only have to take one step towards me and I will go the rest of the way, all the way. But you, on the other hand, you stay where you are and dont move a single step. Nico, youve been thinking about me, and you wont even tell me why you broke up, so how am I supposed to take that step towards you, like a directionless scattering of sand? Maybe Id be willing to bang my head in the sand. But you, you didnt say anything, you just wanted to break up. Which makes me think youre just tired because you cant say why. Chapter 1087: How can the mute love each other if love needs words to express itself? Nico said, Im just trying to hang up on you and force you to present yourself to me. What do you want me to tell you as a reason to break up, that Im crazy jealous Dario? Micas eyshes fluttered slightly as she slowly raised her eyes to look at him, and Nicos gaze was serious as hell, not half joking. His deep pupils were filled with an unconscious depth of emotion. Mica tugged at the corners of her lips, Just because Kemena runs off and cheats on you you believe it? Nico, has it ever urred to you that you dont believe Kemena, simply put, youve never trusted me? Yes, I dont believe Kemena, and I dont believe you. But Mica, have you ever thought why I dont believe you, you cant even tell me I love you, how do you expect me to believe you. He cant trust a girlfriend who doesnt have him in her heart. Micas eyes blushed slightly, she swallowed saliva, took a deep breath and said, If love requires words, how can the mute love each other? She looked at him, her eyes soft but firm and persistent, and Nico momentarily froze. Does she mean she loves him? Nicos back stiffened for a moment. But Mica had already turned around and entered the tent while he was lost in thought. Nico walked in after him with a firm step. Mica carefully selecting the instant food products on the shelves. Nico followed her and asked, What you just said, repeat it. Mica said, I said, if you want to make amends, pick me a star. Nico contained his emotion, his gaze filled with light, but his tone was cynical and powerful, You women are trying to burn me to death, whats wrong with asking for stars? Then The Holy City for the July snowfall. So polluting the environment is something you want me to -do- too? Its not impossible if you want to. Nico looked at her mockingly. Mica blurted out, Then its never too much to ask for it to rain red from the sky. Nico was silent for a moment, reached out to take her hand and said, Not too much. Nico made a mental note to himself that if she ever got angry, he would go up to the sky and pick a star, make it snow in The Holy City in July and rain red from the sky, and she woulde to her senses. But then, where did he know that he had plucked the stars, that The Holy City snowed in July, that it rained red from the sky, but she was in his world and had disappeared. Mica returned to La Ciudad Santa with Nico after the filming of Journey of Wonder. Within days of returning to The Holy City, she was in the thick of it. Mica did not forgive Nico and they tacitly never mentioned the feud between them again, let alone dwelt on the issue of not reconciling where they were. In April, Mica returned to the cast. Still a big screen actress this time, Micas momentum has be unstoppable after her big break in ck and White, and although Nico said he was going to keep it under wraps for a while, there are still requests from capital and celebrity directors to work with Mica. If it wasnt for Nico holding down the fort, Mica would have even had a full workload this year, sleeping out of town for New Years Eve. In the end, Nico doesnt give up. Its okay to be his wife and shine, but it doesnt have to be so exhausting. Mica goes back to being a Cerro girl after being an Almazan girl. Arranged by Celesta, Mica went to the casting of director Cerros Sin guerra por medio and stunned the Inte once again, bing the youngest actress in the history of cinema. Cerro and Nico are unforgettable friends. Cerro is the youngest Hollywood A-list director in the Nordic scene and has twice won the Academy Award for Best Director, in addition to other major awards. Cerro is a major yer in both the Hollywood and Nordic film scenes. This time, he returned to Spain to make No War in the Middle and fulfill an unfulfilled dream of his youth. No War in the Middle was filmed in Kittsu for another eight months. Mica and Nico had not seen Nico since he returned to The Holy City from southern Africa in March, until he joined the cast of No War in the Middle. And the year passed as quickly as if it were the blink of an eye. Micas career is in a hectic period, but also in a period of rapid ascent. Celesta says she just has to seize this opportunity, work hard and finish well, win the Cannes award for best actress and, from there, she can do whatever she wants in the national film industry. After all, Mica has all the acting skills, her face is beautiful and suitable for the international stage, she can be an A-lister or a queen, and she has a lot of spirit and a strong sense of form, so she is a good choice to go to Hollywood. Mica has always been dedicated to her work, and she never dared to be reckless during the eight months of shooting, and her whole being is even more restrained. During the eight months of shooting, Mica hardly ever yed with her cell phone on the set, not even during the break, even if she didnt have the script in hand, she would let herself go and sit in a corner and think about her role. Cerro would nce at her from time to time, smiling without saying a word, with a meaningful smile. Eight months of shooting Sin guerra por medio, a big night shoot on the penultimate night before closing. It only closed in the early hours of the morning. Mica was in no hurry to call it a day and get ready to head back to the hotel. I ran into Cerro on the way. Cerro smiled and asked her, Eight months of shooting and you havent contacted the prince? Are you really not afraid that another girl will steal him away from you?N?velDrama.Org content. Mica was stunned, she didnt know that Cerro knew Nico, and she didnt realize that Cerro referred to Nico as the prince. Seeing her dumbfounded and frozen, Cerro smiled again and said, While it is true that you are right for my leadingdy, and that you have not disappointed me in the eight months of shooting, and even surprised me by finding the right one, I found you thanks to the rmendation of that prince. That prince told me that I would regret not having used you. By now, Mica had already guessed who the prince Cerro was talking about was. She hadnt expected Nico to introduce her to Cerro. In other words, Cerro had her in mind at the audition. Cerro added, But lets not get overwhelmed, even though that prince introduced her to me and I wouldnt have used her if she wasnt really good, but Im not going to deny that I used her partly because I trusted that friends vision. Hes a man who has never introduced me to an actress with such conviction, and youre the first. You are the first. Anyone I can rmend with that much certainty cant be that bad. Mica asks, Director Cerro and Mr. Nico, are they close friends? Cerro raised an eyebrow and wryly told her, A long time friend. He was the only one who appreciated my first virgin film when it was in the doldrums and no one was buying it, but of course, maybe that friend didnt appreciate it, he just thought he was going to make money and invested the full amount. Money made us good friends. Ate director like me, who spent the first half of his life being a wannabe, met him and thanked me for it. After saying that, and chuckling to himself, he followed with a flirtatious, Of course, someone like you, who became famous before it was toote, wouldnt understand the kind of mentality I have when Im lucky enough to meet a borther in my middle age. Its almost like kneeling before him. Mica couldnt help butugh at Cerros style of cool humor, dark sarcasm and lyrical discontent and opinions about the times, both in his speech and in the film; the film is interesting and Cerro the man has a touch. Mica had known Cerro for some time. Cerro had never made a virgin film until he was in his forties, when he suddenly came to the fore, but capital wasnt buying the work of the new, older director, and Cerros work was notoriously grotesque, a genre that the bigwigs of the capitalist world didnt eat up. Perhaps thats when Nico became his mentor, and the two became friends. But there are many directors who are not as good as Cerro, and many more who arete bloomers, where, as he self-deprecatingly puts it, you reach middle age without talent. He is one of the few Nordic directors on Hollywoods A-list. After Cerro became the most prolific director in history with zero critical and box office failures, his life after forty was instantly like a hangover. Mica has nothing but admiration for Cerro. Mica looked up at the bright, round moon this evening and said with a faint smile, Coincidentally, that friend of yours, hes also my bourgeois. Did he hunt you down for the movie industry? Instead of denying it, Mica took it back and admitted, Although I still dont know why he was so sure I could do well in this career, saying it was because he saw that I was pretty, but go figure why. Cerro gave a long oh and said, He said I was quite ugly, and directors who are that ugly are usually talented. Micaughs, which is a very Nico reason. Ive been watching you for eight months, and I thought youd be on the phone with your friend every now and then when you came on set, but I didnt catch you once. I thought that if I caught you, I would gloat and tell the prince that you had chosen a very unprofessional person to ckmail and ckmail him. But you were so industrious that I had nothing to say. Mica calmly replied, Its my fault for making you look the other way. Cerro finally nodded and muttered to himself, I have to admit that friend has a good eye for picking people, like me, so do you. I dont know whether to congratte myself more, or Mica, or Nico. When we got back to the hotel, Cerro called Mica and said, If Sin guerra de por medio breaks a billion dors at the box office and you win the Cannes award for best actress, you cane to Hollywood with me, Ill be there and youll be in the movie. Cerros tone is calm, as if to say, Look, it is a beautiful day for a day off and a rxing outing. Micas eyshes fluttered. She made her way to her room andy on her bed, her insides tossing and turning for a good while. Dreams, surprisingly, cane true someday. Hollywood. Thats every big screen actors dream, isnt it? It was already within her grasp. How could Mica refuse? She wasnt the heroine of a Mary Sue novel, she was always a mere mortal. The temptation before her was so great that it was worth putting everything aside for a while to pursue her dream. It was a sleepless night. Chapter 1088: I will not be negative with you, she said. On the closing night of No War in the Middle, the cast prepared an oversized nine-tier cake to celebrate the closing. Mica was glued to the face by the crew and cast mates. Even the eyes are so blurry they cant see. The sound of cheering suddenly rang in my ears. Wow, the red dandelions are falling from the sky! Is it raining Gods joy to celebrate our death? The reporter next to her tapped Micas shoulder, Mica, look! What a beautiful dandelion rain. Mica was straining to wipe her cream-covered eyes with a damp paper towel when the cheering in her ears suddenly stopped. The field reporters sister swooned at the handsome man walking with his long legs through the shower of red dandelions, reaching up and patting Mica unconsciously, trying to get her to look, How handsome! Micas eyes were so glued to the cream that the water made it stickier. Until Nico took a firm step in front of her, observing herical appearance, but without a word, he suddenly reached out and took her face between his hands, leaned in slightly, lowered his head and sealed it with a kiss. For a moment, Micas mind went nk and she was speechless. But the dominant movement of those lips clearly resembled that person. After kissing her in public, Nico rubbed his long fingers against the soft base of her ear, pressed his forehead against hers, looked at her creamy face and lightly teased, So ugly. Nico took the wipes and wiped his face a little. Micas vision became clearer and, little by little, the overly handsome outline of the man in front of her was etched in her eyes. Deep, dark eyes, but with a more clouded look looking at her earnestly, The red rain you asked for, I made it. Mica was slightly stunned and turned her head to look at the countless red dandelions floating in the sky, which really looked like red rain, more romantic and beautiful than red rain. The air is filled with the scent of dandelions. Very sweet. Sweet to the point of intoxication. This rain of red dandelions fell for more than half an hour. Mica tilted her head to look at the side of his clear, timeless face and asked, Youve been racking your brains for eight months to figure out how to make a red rain? Nico didnt look at her, just at the dandelions in the air, reaching out to take her hand in amanding grip, with a hint of arrogance in his tone, Of course not, how could I think of something so simple for eight months. So youre waiting for me to get in touch with you? Mica remembered Nico telling her that he was only trying to get her to approach him once. Nico said half seriously and half jokingly, Id love to, but you take the initiative, again with that expressionless look. When Nicoins, its not at all annoying, but seems a bit contrastingly cute. Mica holds backughter, So now you cant stand it anymore and thats why youe to me?. Of course not. Thats . Before I could ask why, I just heard Nico say, I thought you wouldnt let mee bother you when you were filming, and since Im so capable of affecting your mood, Ill suck it up and not bother you. Mica looked at him in astonishment, her lips open and closed for a moment, not knowing what to say. The shower of red dandelions, indeed, is not much more touching and even a bit childish. But Nicos indulgentment made Mica unable to respond immediately. Micas prolonged silence made Nico look at her. The man still had the same careless look on his face, with a bit ofziness and ridiculousness, Touched? I didnt see you touched when I risked my life to save you, but now youre touched?. Mica felt a little embarrassed by thement, averted her gaze slightly, pulled the corners of her lips together and said faintly, I didnt think youd really wait so long for me because of my thoughtless words. The corners of Nicos mouth twitched slightly, not bothering to say anything else, as he himself would get goosebumps if he said too much. Only to reach out and grab Micaels hand tighter. After the death party, it wasnt convenient to return to The Holy City that night. Nico apanied Mica back to the hotel where the team was staying. All along the way, the sheep trails are very quiet. In December it is very cold in the north. The tip of Micas nose was red from the cold even though she was wearing a down jacket. Nico grabbed her slightly frostbitten hand with one hand and tucked it into his coat pocket, pinching her nose with the other mischievously, Its very cold. Mica snapped her hand at him, You let it, huh?. Whats not to quit, Im the one who told you toe rolling in such a cold ce? Mica smiled slightly and looked at him, not wanting to spare any micro-expressions on her face, You didnt introduce me like Cerro did? Nico stirred a little as he was suddenly put on the spot. The man frowned slightly and said in disgust, Its fine that Cerro is middle-aged and greasy, but hes got a big mouth. Mica red at him, but it no longer mattered what he said. Mica stopped suddenly and turned to wrap her arms around his waist, her arms wrapping around him tightly. Nico was confused too, her initiative, sudden and unexpected, and for a moment, his back stiffened slightly. Eight months, one message, not a single call. People are never around. Ask Nico if he knows right, and the answer is yes. Ask him whether to bet or not, and the answer is also yes. However, because of this unsolicited embrace from her, Nico wanted nothing more and gave in so unquestioningly and easily. The ultimate loser. Mica buried Savannas face in her chest and said in an agitated but serious and focused voice, Nico, thank you. Thank you very much.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Whether it was when he went to Africa to save her. Or with Cerro when he introduced her. More than that, he tolerated her unconditionally, choosing to be discreet while she filmed. Mica doesnt like to cry, but right now tears roll down her face. Nico exhaled a cold sigh and also reached out his arms to wrap them tightly around her, sighing in her ear with a slightly disappointed tone, Just thanks, huh?. Mica pulled her face from his chest, hooked her hands around his neck, stood on her tiptoes and took the initiative to kiss him on the lips. Nico grabbed her face and deepened the kiss. After so many kisses, only this time, Nico felt that Mica was warm, that she had him in her heart. Kissing until they gasped lightly, Nico pressed his lips to hers and murmured tersely into the darkness, You know, Im going to be a nervous wreck for putting up with this. Almost, almost in the Green Dragon Mountains. Mica heard his serious tone, but he said funny words, she was touched and couldnt help butugh, she wanted tough when Nico buried his face in the warm corner of her neck, she sighed again in a long tone, Mica, youve made me wait for the madness, the real madness Mica listened, her eyes unfocused and swirled in the darkness, her eyes blinked and two lines of tears became a river in an instant. She was crushed in his arms, the wall behind her, and in front of her, she was clinging to his neck and rubbing her ears against his. In a sobbing voice, he said hoarsely, Nico, I will be responsible for you. You will not fail him. Nico buried himself in her neck, his thin lips curved in an arc as he took her slender wrist with one hand and ced it against his thin lips, dropping a heavy kiss, smug and satisfied, You know thats good. Micas eyes couldnt stop the tears from rolling again as she heard his childish tone as if she had been given a piece of candy. Rolling and burning with heat. Not wanting to be negative with him, she wouldnt be. Mica blinked hard and reached up to pull Nico in and tangle with him, kissing him hard. In the darkness, Nicos chest heaved from a light chuckle, teasing her, So anxious? Micas eyes bore into his, Dont you like it? Nico bent down and slid his hand through the thick silky hair at her ear, ying with it, lowering his head and kissing her slowly. Mica, Id like it better if you had more initiative. Mica pushed him down onto the bed and tangled to death. In a throbbing voice, Nico slipped an arm around her neck and murmured, Mica, do you know how much I love you? Loving, almost unprincipled. His voice, low and deep, bore no resemnce to his usual slightly debauched appearance. When the prodigal son became infatuated, it turned out to be that heartbreaking. Mica cried again, took his hand and kissed the back of it, tears rolling down the back of her hand, and said, I know. I wont fail you. For the first time, Nico made her cry and heughed with supreme pleasure, insatiable and petnt. Now, trying to say a lot of things that brought her to tears, Nico felt he was so confused. For eight months, I didnt even feel like looking at another woman. Ill make it up to you. The smile on the mans thin lips deepened, Its not good to sleep when youre angry about waiting for you. Not anymore. I look at your Twitter every day and abcdefg222 that zombie number is me. Mica was stunned in his arms, but now that she thought about it, it was no surprise to say that the ount was his. That ountsments, tone of voice and speaking style did sound like him. That ountmented to him on his neenth birthday: how ugly, happy birthday. But its not him, what fan would call her ugly and wish her a happy birthday. Mica asked, You went to L City to see me on Christmas Eve night, didnt you?. How do you know? What Bubbles said, the bad guy is you, right? Nico growled, Stinky boy, thats a bad uncle, next time I wont bust his ass. Why did you go to me and not show up? At the mention of this, Nico was still a bit nasty, Who told you to stay with Dario, whos better than me? Micas tears, still flowing, rose slightly and she stuck to him, taking his face in her hands and kissing him, Never. Dario, never better. He was very good and nice. Nico touched her tears, but he didnt want to stop at all. He really didnt want to be nice, to let her cry, she had suffered for so long, it wasnt too much to ask. For her, for example, to feel so guilty for him, so guilty to even let down was heartbreaking, and there was nothing wrong with that. Chapter 1089: This Dog Man Died After Mica finished filming No War Between, she had a lot of time off at the end of the year, and after appearing on a talk show with a more in-depth topic, she didnt have many other announcements scheduled. However, what time she has had to clear her mind has been spent being dragged around by Pastora to go shopping and watch movies or harangued by Savanna. Miss Mica, I didnt do very well on my final exams and if my brother finds out Im going to have to pay my child support again, you are a good person and you are kind enough to help me attend another parent meeting! Mica didnt care about the problems, she just feared that if she messed with Savanna, the boy wouldnt take her studies seriously. Savanna, when you say you didnt do well on the test, how bad was it? Savanna stammered for a moment, squeezed his little hand and said over the phone, Also a bit of a bad test in math How many points? 69 Mica: Savanna: Miss Mica why dont you ask me what the full score is? Mica thought, Maybe the full score is only a hundred? So, if I got 69, I would be a little worse off, but at least I would have passed. Whats the full score? Savanna: One hundred and fifty points. , Mica said, holding her forehead. Miss Mica, why dont you ask what the highest score in our ss is?Content held by N?velDrama.Org. What is the highest score? Is it possible that the highest score was only 80 or 90? Then Savanna didnt do too badly. Savannas little mouth smiled, Highest score of one hundred and fifty. Mica choked, Cough, cough, cough. Of course, shes too undesirable. In the end, after Savannas approach, Mica went to Savannas parents meeting for her final exams. Today, Mica has ceased to be a minor star outside of the 18th tier, and is always susceptible to public recognition wherever she goes. Mica was dressed in a simple white shirt and light-colored sweater, high-waisted, wide-legged ck pants, a coat and a mask. Even in this inconspicuous attire, she attracted the attention of many parents and students on her way to school. When she arrived at Savannas ssroom door, Mica took off her mask and stood at the window calling out to Savanna. Savanna immediately ran up, Miss Mica, I thought you werenting! I was so worried my head would go bald. Mica stroked her thick hair and teased, With that hair, couldnt you be a little bald if you wanted to? Has the parents meeting started yet? Not yet, but soon! Mica and Savanna stand outside the window talking andughing, while inside the ssroom, Kemena looks at them spitefully. How is it that Mica can y so well with Savanna, acting like sister and sister-inw? An eyesore. Mica likes to be the center of attention, doesnt she? Then shell let Mica have her way. Kemena said to herpanions, Hey, look, the woman next to Savanna looks familiar! She looks like a celebrity. One student walked over, sized her up a couple of times, and said, She looks like a real star!. I know her! Isnt she the movie star who broke onto the Inte earlier? I even went to the movies to see the movie ck and White after being the lead actress in Almazan before! Its really Mica! Find out! Savanna is so amazing that shes rted to a big star! Kemena threw out gossip as if to say, Savanna says Mica is her sister, howe Ive never heard of Savanna having a sister? The high school students were more or less gossiping about the entertainment industry and were like, Is she some cousins cousin? I dont think so, arent there a lot of streaming stars in the entertainment industry who have children in secret marriages and raise them as sisters or brothers when they have children? Its because they are afraid that if they have a child and ites out, it will lead to a bump in their career. No way, Savanna is Micas illegitimate daughter? But isnt Savanna the thousandth daughter of the Amengual family? If you say so, its a bit like that. Savanna has no father or mother, so I guess shes an illegitimate child! We never see Savannas parents at parent meetings, its always Savannas grandfather or brother. Once things get gossiped about, even rumors with huge logical ws spread as much as the real thing. Nico had just gotten into his car and was preparing to drive to Bayshore when he received a phone call from his high school teacher. Hello, hello, are you Nico, the brother of Savannas brother? Yes, whats up, is Savanna misbehaving at school? The ss teacher smiled and said, Thats not true, Savanna has been very well behavedtely, she doesnt fight or make trouble. Yesterday Savanna came to the parents meeting with her sister-inw and left early, Savanna forgot to pick up her homework from the winter break. Nico frowned slightly, Sister-inw?. Yes, Mr. Nico, your wife is very pretty, I think Ive seen her somewhere, is she a movie star? She was also the one who came to Savannas parents meetingst year, when she said you just got married, and I always thought you were single. The ss teacherughed as she spoke. Nicos frown gradually rxed and his thin lips curved, Indeed, I am married. Savannas sister-inw went to the parents meeting, as did I. Yes, yes, yes, yes, then Ill ask Mr. Nico to tell one Savanna toe get her homework, and Ill leave you to it. When he hung up the phone, Nico had a yful grin on his face. Sister-inw? How could he, the person in question, not know the fact that he was married? Mica was dragged to ate night moviest night by the Savanna girl and slept until noon today. Since Nico said he wasing over, Mica washed up briefly and started preparing the ingredients for lunch. Just as she was about to fry a steak, the door opened. In walks a slender, erect male figure. As soon as he entered, Nico took off his trench coat and nonchntly threw his hands towards the sofa and approached the open kitchen, hugging Mica from behind, Where did you gost night, you didnt even answer my WhatsApp messages. There was a hint of a growl in his voice. Mica twisted her head and kissed him on the thin lips, My mistake, Savanna begged me to go to a movie night. Nico scoffed with a raised eyebrow, I didnt expect you and your sister-inw to have a good base of affection. Mica, embarrassed by her flirtation, pushed Nicos chest against her with her elbow, How am I going to cook if you hug me like that? Nico stayed so hugged, his chin resting on Micas shoulder as he looked at her and suddenly blurted out in a murky voice, Did I hear Ive been married to you for over a year? Cough, cough, cough. Mica choked violently and coughed with a red face. But one look at Nicos normally calm expression and Mica felt a little uneasy. Did you hear, who did you hear that from? She didnt answer for a moment, but Nico picked up a grape from the kitchen table and lifted it to his mouth, looking at her thoughtfully, not saying a word, but with an intriguing yfulness in his eyes. Mica rubbed her neck before answering, How did you know I was going to Savannas parents meeting? Could it be that nosy Kemena had been chewing the fat here at Nicos again? You left too soon after the parent meeting yesterday and Savanna didnt get her winter break homework, so the ss teacher called me to let Savanna know to pick up her winter break homework book. She mentioned it by the way. Thatst sentence, mentioned it in passing, has an extraordinarily meaningful tone. Mica coughed lightly, He made up a random identity. Random? Nico raised an eyebrow and hugged Mica from behind again, his tone slightly cynical. Im not random, and since you imed me outside, youre totally responsible, Mica. imed? Mica couldnt help but turn her head to look up at him, Nico, are you a dog? Im not a dog yet? I look like Im dying a dog in front of you. Chapter 1090: Jenn three years old. In the open kitchen, Nico is cooking with Mica, Nico has pinned Mica to the kitchen table and kissed her several times, the steak in the pan is getting old when the phone resting on the table rings. As Nico kissed Mica intensely, he nced at the caller ID out of the corner of his eye; it was Pastora. Mica pushed her hands against his pressed shoulders, Im taking a call, stop it. Nico bit his lip and frowned, What can happen to Pastora, shes more important than me?. Mica couldnt help butugh, Mr. Nico, you are jealous even of Pastora, eh?. No? Nico, despite his arrogance, didnt let Mica answer the phone. The man gave her a kiss on the cheek and let her go answer the phone. Im not going to bother you and your girlfriend on the phone, Ill stay out of it, just long enough to listen. After he said that, he even brought his face close to Mica to reward her, ying bitch and belly. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him, sending him to the couch. Mica picks up the phone with one hand and with the other she flips the steak, which has been jump rare, in the pan with a spat. Hey, Pastora, whats up? Pastora sounded anxious, Are you with Mr. Nico?Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Yes, whats up? Go to Twitter and check out the rumor, Mr. Nicos sister, Savanna, has been hacked by the cks as his illegitimate daughter. Mica: Ahem. This is also a little too ridiculous. Mica hung up the phone and went to Twitter. When she looked at the Twitter trending search, the first one was Mica attends parents meeting of her illegitimate daughter, which had already blown up. When clicked, the tipster put up a video of Mica sitting in one of the many houses having a serious parent-teacher conference, and a picture of Mica walking to the parking lot with her arm around Savanna,ughing and talking, after the parent-teacher conference. It was clearly like a friendship between friends, but it was filmed as a loving mother-daughter rtionship. For a moment, Mica was angry and amused. She and Savanna are only three or four years apart. How can she be Savannas mother and give birth to Savanna at three or four years old? At three or four years old, was she fertile? These cks, they really see the wind and believe in it. Nico, who was lying on the couch watching TV, looked at Mica in the open kitchen, saw that her face wasnt right, looked up and asked, What did Pastora tell you? Mica said, I heard that I have an illegitimate daughter. Nico gagged violently, coughed several times, stood up and said angrily, Who the fuck is this shit, who else were you going to have a baby with but me? Micas ears perked up, Who the fuck said I was going to have a baby with you? Nico reached over and pulled her into his arms, raising an eyebrow, Who else would you want to have a baby with if not me? Mica shoved the phone at him, Seriously, someone with a heart told me Savanna was my illegitimate child because I went to a Savanna parent meeting. Am I that old? Nico looked at that hot search and frowned, These people are fucking blind. What now? asked Mica unconsciously as she looked at the phone with him. Nico was a bit taken aback, his eyes full of satisfaction as he looked at her. He looked too seriously and scrutinizingly, making Mica more or less ufortable, Why are you looking at me like that, do you also suspect Savanna is my illegitimate daughter? Bah. Im surprised youre starting to trust me and leave things to me that you cant figure out. Mica rubbed her neck as an afterthought, she too had just realized she was asking Nico what to do without thinking when something like this happened. Its like, really starting to learn to trust this thing. Mica stood, momentarily overwhelmed by Nicosment, unable to let go of the roll, and asked rather stiffly, So will you help me?. Nico was d of her inexperienced coddling and raised an eyebrow, pushing her towards the kitchen, What are you doing here? Leave this to your man, cook for him and fill his stomach. Dont worry about anything else. Mica isnt worried about leaving this in Nicos hands, hes the best at dealing with irrational, mindless cks. Mica cooks in the open kitchen, ncing from time to time at Nico, who is sitting by the couch minding her own business with a smile on her lips. She too is slowly learning to soften and trust him. Hes not about to disappoint. Nico opened Twitter on his phone and asked Mica, What is the password to your Twitter ount?. Mica froze and Nico thought she was being defensive and didnt want to give it to him, so he gave her a funny look, Its not a bank card PIN, why not, and even if it was a bank card PIN, how can I be jealous of your little money? No, its been too long since Ive been on Twitter and Ive forgotten the password, I hardly ever y with my cell phone when Im recording and Im not quite convinced by Twitter, its Celesta who takes care of it for me, right now Im calling Miss Celesta to ask her to send it to me. Mica had her hands full of grease and smoke and was about to wipe her hands to get the cell phone and call Celesta when Nico had already called her, Hey, forget it, Ill ask Celesta directly, you should cook, Im starving. Its not because you messed with me, otherwise the food would be ready and Id deserve to be hungry. Nico sighed andy down on the sofa, his two big legs crossed, extraordinarily loose and unhurried, Hey, a moment ago you were spoiling me, and now you scold me for deserving it, with your strange character, no one would like it but me, I advise you to be gentle with me, so you wont have a next family to pick up your te. Mica picked up a ceramic te and made a motion to break it, Nico if you want to go into the hospital just say so. You didnt have to take care of me when you crushed me, and I advise you not to make trouble for yourself. Its just that hes a good talker, so I cant beat him. Nico called Celesta right away, Send me Micas Twitter name and password. It was weird enough that Celesta got a call from Nico, but it was even weirder that Nico asked her for the password to Micas Twitter ount as soon as she arrived. Celesta was a little hesitant; Mica was not supposed to be under Nicos control, and Nico was, after all, the big boss and was unlikely to bother with such messy little things. Mr. Nico, are you? I found out that my girlfriend has an illegitimate daughter with someone else, shouldnt I take care of her? Celesta: Mica is a low profile person, and her rtionship with Nico has never been made public. Besides, Nico has been pulling on Micas resources at all times and giving Mica a cold seat, so who the hell would think that Nico is really in love with Mica? Celesta hung up the phone after a long while without reacting to the fact that -. Mica, is Mr. Nicos real girlfriend. After Nico got Micas Twitter password, he logged on and sent a tweet directly with Micas name. Am I that old? Obviously, only three years. The flirtatious narcissist, by the way, belied the hot pursuit that erupted, a sort of head-on confrontation with ck people. Chapter 1091: The Development of a Married Couple Micas self-critical and joking response on Twitter was quickly ovee. The rumors arent in the ck. But since Micas big screen stardom has grown by the dozens, there has been no shortage of rivals digging a hole for Mica. This is not umon in the entertainment industry, and Mica is fine with it, as she intends to make good movies and isnt too happy about getting caught up in insider fights. She looks into the abyss while the abyss looks back at you. So Mica has always believed that if you stand your ground, the clearer you are, the clearer you will be. Mica has also never been afraid of gossip. Nico hadnt originally signed up for Twitter, but then called Campoverde and asked him to authenticate his ount. Soon, Nico also had an official ount. Nico posted a direct photo of him and Savanna taken together as children, tweeting with the caption, Did I hear my sister is my girlfriends illegitimate daughter? Are you guys making sense with this generation? Nicos registration of an official Twitter ount was already a pretty big deal, but as soon as it was registered, it helped create two more explosive buzzwords. Nicos ount, which instantly shot to number one on Twitter. Twitter hotspots are perfectly aligned with several rted hotspots in a strangely pictorial way. 1, Nico to register a Twitter ount. 2, NicoMica. 3, Nicos sister. 4, Micas illegitimate daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Nico, who instantly dominated the front row of the hot search, kept the foodies busy with a melon. Twitters servers hang in the bnce. After dropping those t thunderps, Nico tossed his phone in a breeze, as Mica had called him to dinner. Mica was very relieved to leave this matter in Nicos hands. Besides, Nico had already spoken to Celesta on the phone, so he must have already spoken to her and Nico and Celesta could handle this matter properly. Right in the middle of the meal, Pastora sent her a WhatsApp: Oh my God!!! Mica go look at Twitter!!! Its crazy!!! Mr. Nico is too much of a man!!! Mr. Nico is too much of a man!!! Now Im a fan of Mr. Nico!!!!! Pastora put several exmation points in rapid session, making Mica curious as well. What did you just say using my Twitter, he seems to be stirring up Twitter. Nico smiled but said nothing, You can check it out. He smiled as if he had surprised her. Mica was on Twitter, and as she went through the hot spots, she saw the ones at the top of the list. As she looked at it, Mica inquired, Did you just sign up for a Twitter ount? Well, there was also a Twitter post in an official capacity. Mica clicked on his Twitter ount to see a follow up, a tweet, over 100. 000ments and hundreds of thousands of likes in just over an hour. He went so far as to make a direct official acknowledgement on Twitter of their rtionship. Mica was startled and stopped there, staring. Nico saw her surprise and moved closer to her, his thin lips close to hers, his Savanna gaze looking down at her with a slight warm, soft smile, You dont like it, huh? Mica swallowed her throat as she held her phone and turned her head slightly to look at Nico, slightly lost. I, I didnt think youd do that. Why didnt you think of that, so if I marry youter, you wont be stoned? Married? Mica had never felt like getting married, getting married. Even when she eloped with Dario at sixteen, she never thought of marrying him, though she longed for him to give her a warm home. Perhaps because of Beltran, or perhaps because she never had the warmth of a family in La familia Matamoros, Mica never really longed for something like marriage. Marriage is a bondage and a burden for her. When she got together with Nico, she honestly had no desire to get married either, as she was convinced from the beginning that between her and Nico there was only a rtionship ofmerce and profit. She and Nico have reached a point in their rtionship where they have long since abandoned her original intentions and control. Its a no-brainer, its true. Nico said domineeringly, Sooner orter our rtionship will have to be announced, so announcing it sooner now will keep some insensitive people froming to mess with you even though they know youre mine. Mica just looked at him in slight bewilderment, a little stunned. What, you still want someone other than me to mess with you, huh? Nico was a little annoyed that he had done it with the intention of surprising her, but now it seemed like a burden to him. I didnt, its just, you announced our rtionship in front of everyone, and it wont be easy for you to back outter if you want to. Nico looked at her with a rare hesitant, torn look and couldnt help butugh, deliberately looking at her in a sullen voice, Howe I didnt see it before, Mica, but youre this kind of person, and youre thinking about your own future? Mica brushed her lips, I dont want to be like Mr. Nicos previous girlfriends, who made a lot of noise when they dated, and got the whole inte talking when they broke up. I dont want to be the protagonist of Pastoras gossip. Nicoughed lightly and his dark eyes, which had always been unbearably arrogant, turned soft and loving as he looked at her. Mica, youre jealous, arent you?. In a rare childish witticism, Mica said, I wasnt. But her cheeks, too, were indisputably slightly flushed scarlet. Nico couldnt resist reaching out and touching her face, it was soft and warm and he made her feel it all lovingly as he said, Ive always had female partners before you, you know that, but youre the only girlfriend Ive ever admitted to, the only woman Ive ever had a serious rtionship with.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Mica lightly caressed his lips, You said that to every term?. How many fucking years have I spent with a human girl like that? I cant agree to spend that much time with a human girl, the longest rtionship before you was only two years, and we probably saw each other less than ten times. Id have to be crazy to spend that much time with you and be mistreated by you if I was just having fun with you. Who was abused by whom? Hes being mean. In the evening, when Nicoes out of the bathroom after his shower, he sees Mica rummaging through a closet. Looking for something? The man walks up to her, bare-chested, and stands behind her, wrapping his long arms around her and kissing her hair at the temples, asking warmly. Mica had some bank cards in her hand, she looked back at him, then pushed him away and turned to him, holding the cards and said earnestly, The passwords to all the bank cards, they are my birthday cards, one is a card you gave me, I rarely use it, on these three cards, probably less than 30 million in total, mostly earned from the shootings in thest two years after the fire. Mica put one of the bank cards in his hand and looked directly at him, There is five million on this card. I know its a small amount for the support youve given me in my career, but five million, consider it closure between you and me. Closure? Why did it sound so bad to Nico? When Mica saw his frown grow more and more furrowed, even his eyes grew cold, she was quick to say, Dont get angry yet, hear me out first. When I say closure, I mean a closure of our rtionship. You said that I am your girlfriend, then from today onwards, I will pay you back the one time I made an exchange of benefits with you before. Only upon hearing this, Nicos frown loosened and he sighed in relief, That doesnt count that much. No. The money you used to pay for my grandmothers treatment and for my education was considered a loan to me, and now Im paying you back. Our benefit exchange rtionship ends here. Nico looked at her serious face and smiled seductively, and his tall, buff body took a step closer to hers. So tell me, now, what is our rtionship? Water was still dripping from the ends of his short ck hair, sliding over his face, warm and cold, and his voice was muffled and low, very textured. Mica looked at his handsome, clear features, stood on tiptoe, kissed him, and answered his question with immense sincerity, saying, A lover, a lover who might try to be a marriage partner. Nicos back was stroked and the kiss, then, deepened as hisrge hand clutched the back of her head. Mica gasped slightly at the kiss and whispered intensely in his ear, Nico, I mean it. I know, its very hard to get someone who has fallen into money to give me their bank card pin number voluntarily. Nicoughed derisively. Mica lifted her chin and her red lips came to rest on the bridge of his high, upper nose. The endearment, deeper and heavier. Chapter 1092: I’ll Always Be Partial to You After the affair, Mica rested her head on Nicos chest, looking up at the crystal chandelier above and letting Nico stroke her long hair. Nico moved gently, so gently that Mica couldnt help but close her eyes slightly and turn in his arms, wrapping her arms around his waist. Very clingy. Nico looked down and kissed her forehead, smiling softly, I thought I would never in my life see you bird me. Mica smiled with her lips, I used to chase you a lot too. The old ones dont count, it was all pretend. Mica looked up, resting her hands on his chest, chin resting on the back of one hand, looking at him with watery, loving eyesced withughter. I pampered you and indulged you to the hilt, and watched you enjoy yourself, did you really not like it? Enjoyment is real, but its not about liking; if you really liked someone, you wouldnt like them disguised as a perfect lover. But the way I really am, Im probably the kind of dumb person who even has to learn to be dependent and spiteful. Nico gently rubbed her hair in front of her forehead and said, I like how youre real in front of me, even though youre clumsy when you coddle me and even dependency is a stuttering learning, but that doesnt stop me from liking you because youre the one trying to learn to love people for me, so how can I resent that.N?velDrama.Org content. Mica smiled, with two very light pear swirls on her cheeks, sweet and lustful, and said, sleeping upright, After my mother left, no one in The Matamoros family was ever partial to me again, probably because as a child I had never received such a favor, and I craved it and rejected it. When I didnt know any better, I wished Beltran had favored me for once. But little by little, as I waited and hoped for the worst, I grew up, and grown adults are defensive because they know that expecting something will hurt them, so they simply dont expect it, or even reject it and resist, lest they get hurt. But people are contradictory, the more you avoid something, the more you hold back, the more you crave it, and sometimes I even envy Kemena and Beltrans preference for her regardless of whether its right or wrong. I also wonder what I have done wrong as a daughter for Beltran to treat me this way. At some point, I also particrly wanted to fall in love, to go back to being a cute,zy little girl and hope that the other person woulde over and hug me, but it didnt take long to kill the idea, I always felt it wouldnt work, that no one could like me or favor me for long. Its even like a heartfelt pampering, which I dont really do, cant say and cant do. Ive been unconsciously relying on my own dependence for so many years that its a habit I cant break. I also envy girls who let off steam and cry out in pain without any effort, I dont have that capacity to love. Nico looked into her reddened eyes, his fingers gently rubbed the corners of her eyes, his low, deep, warm voice slipped into her eardrums vibrating as he said, From now on, I will always be partial to you, even if I am wrong, I will be partial to you and favor you. As for the ability to love people, I will help you regain it little by little. Mica looked at him with a touch of vulnerability in her calm eyes, Nico, if you treat me like this, I will depend on you. I want to depend on someone, but Im also afraid that dependence is like a wall that will copse at any moment. Nico wrapped his arms around her from behind, his chest pressed against her slender back, and whispered in her ear, word for word, I promise you that this wall of mine is not going to copse. Promises are something Nico used to disdain, but with Mica he cant help but want to promise her every time. Mica turned around and buried her face Savanna in his chest, her arms tightened around his neck. People who are mired in mire and gloom and who have been eating bitterness for the first twenty years of their lives dont need much sugar to heal; a little sweetness is enough to drown them. Long ago she thought that someone like her had long ago sealed her heart from being moved or excited by love, but when someone tried to approach and drag her into the mire, even though that person had not yet redeemed her, she already looked at that person with a different kind of longing. Mica tilts her head Savanna to look at him and asks, Nico, why do you like me?. Like a man who longs for freedom, who meets the wind and stays of his own free will. During the night, Nicos cell phone rang, the familiar string of unknown numbers. At first Nico didnt want to answer, but the number kept blinking and bouncing, and Mica, asleep in his arms, became annoyed and rolled over with a frown, so Nico answered the phone and stopped the ringing. Mica pressed herself against Nicos arm, Nico didnt yank her away for fear of waking her, he just lowered his voice to speak, Whats wrong? Carlitas soft voice came through the phone, Nico, Ive seen the rumors on the inte that Savanna is the illegitimate daughter of an actress, is it all sorted out, do you need mommys help? Nico frowned, mockingly, Savanna is from La familia Amengual, and if I remember correctly, youve long since remarried, so what does Savannas affair have to do with Mrs. Carlita? Mrs. Carlita. This was a total and utter treatment of her as a stranger. Carlitas face was a little puffy, she swallowed saliva and asked again with concern, I see youve announced online that you have a girlfriend? Are you kidding, or is it Nico couldnt bear to hear her greet her in a normal motherly tone, it made him ufortable and he said coldly, Ms. Carlita, my own mother died in a car ident 18 years ago, in what capacity are you asking me about my personal affairs now? Carl itas hand went stiff and cold as he gripped the phone, Nico But no matter how she argued, Nico would never forgive her again in his life, and Carlita felt helpless. Only now she couldnt even think of greeting the two brothers as a normal person and rtionship. Savanna, her daughter, whom she had never seen grow up. Carlita opened her mouth to ask Nico to let her meet Savanna, but the words were on her lips and she swallowed them down. Because she knew it was impossible for Nico to say yes. He hated her for her betrayal of his father. Nico, between your father and me, its not what you think, I just came to the end of my conjugal feelings with him, I Nico scoffed and said, Mrs. Carlita is trying to tell me that love is not first? How can I listen to such ridiculous words from an adult? Second things first because second things dont know the shame of decorum and the partyes first. It was so sharp and cold that Carlita could not utter a word. If infidelity in marriage can serve to rid oneself of the sin of cheating by reuniting with love, then all marital infidelity is forgivable. Moreover, Carlitas rant led directly to the car ident in which Efrain Amengual died. In Nicos case, that is the worst crime of all. Mica vaguely heard Nico talking to someone and rolled in his arms, wrapped her arms around his neck and sleepily asked, Who are you talking to on the phone in the middle of the night? Nico tossed the phone aside, hiding the hostility in his eyes, kissed Micas forehead and merely said, Savanna called me in the middle of the night and asked me to order her a barbecue, shes a pain in the ass. Micaughed out loud, Savanna is still young and its normal for her to likete night snacks, it wouldnt hurt to order them for her. Ignore her, she cant starve to death, lets go to sleep. Chapter 1093: Taking Micaela home to meet her grandfather Kemena couldnt imagine that she would be the helper between Mica and Nico, as Nico came to announce their rtionship directly for Mica because of the inte hacks. Cam saw the inte gossip and ran into her daughters room with her cell phone to question: Kemena, how did this bitch Mica suddenly be Nicos real girlfriend? We agreed with The Amengual family that you were Nicos girlfriend!. Kemenas eyes were red with anger and she slumped over her desk between self-satisfaction and anger, Mom! Will you stop, why does Mica always like to steal my things? Even my future husband! Cam, seeing her daughter in such a state, reached over and pushed her away, saying in a disgruntled voice: Get up, why are you crying? Even if Nico has a strong back, I want to see how she dares to be so unreasonable to her grandfather. Kemena cried and asked, Mom, so now. what the hell are we going to do now? Since Nico is your fiance, he is cheating on you, and since he has done something wrong, we have to go to The Amengual Family and talk to Grandpa Amengual about it! If you want to cry, do it in front of Grandpa Amengual! This little vixen Mica, I want to see how much she can do with Grandfather Amengual! Kemena wiped her tears, Mom, Im not going to cry anymore, were going to The Amengual Family, Mom, I have to marry Mr. Nico, I wont marry Mr. Nico in my life, I cant let Mica take Mr. Nico away from me!. Its a good thing you have that backbone, dont ever back down, the more you back down the more Mica will ride you! As soon as Cam arrived at the mansion of The Amengual family with Kemena, she ran into Grandfather Amengual and burst into tears. Mr. Amengual, it was you who agreed to this marriage, but now Mr. Nico has a woman outside, how will Kemena be able to live with herself? Cam wiped her tears and spat out her sorrows to Sr. Grandfather Amengual was also furious, he didnt expect Nico to be out so much that all of La Ciudad Santa would be filled with rumors about him. With tears streaming down her face, Kemena said with petnt resignation, Grandfather Amengual, if you call Mr. Nico now, then Im afraid Mr. Nico will think Im threatening him again with you and cause even more resentment towards me, Grandfather Amengual, I really dont want to lose Mr. Nico. Seeing the sense of guilt he felt when he saw a young girl say such things, Valentin said, This brat is fooling around, and I should teach her! She dares to say a word! If she mes you, Ill break her legs. Kemena lowered her head, the corners of her mouth tinkling in triumph as she wiped tears from her eyes. -Mica, now that even Grandfather Amengual is on my side, Im going to see what you can do to fight me. In the morning, Mica got up early and prepared breakfast in advance. Nico is still in bed. When Mica went over to call him, the phone next to the bed happened to ring and it was Nicos call. Mica picks up the phone and scans the caller ID, thendline number of the old house of The Amengual family, which must be Nicos grandfather or Savannas. Mr. Nico, your phone is ringing, get up. Nico, who was sleepingfortably, tossed and turned under the covers and muttered, Never mind, its not that bad, it wont kill me if I dont pick it up. Micaughed, Nico had been moody for more than a day and was about to quit, but the phone rang again. Mica, fearing that The Amengual family had something important to do, said, Ill get it for you oh. As soon as Mica picked up the phone, Valentins majestic voice came on the line: What are you doing out there again, brat? I told you to get along with La familia Matamoros, but now you have a fiancee and youre fooling around with La familia Matamoros? Valentins tone was stern, and from the sound of the phone he was so angry that his voice reached Micas ears. Mica holds the phone a little farther away, hesitating to speak. Valentin had already scolded again: Damn it! Say something! You have the courage toe out and now youre afraid to tell me? You used to say you were celibate and I didnt bother to say anything about you, just not to mess with the family, but now you have peopleing to your door to ask questions and cry. Mica was stunned to see that Kemena had gone to the old Amengual family home to unburden herself. Youre almost thirty years old after the new year! Why are you still ying without taking priorities into ount? Mica listened to Grandfather Amenguals chanting and craned her neck absentmindedly. Valentin continued scolding, You bastard! I asked you a question! Are you stupid? Mica looked at the man on the bed and held her forehead. Valentin: Ill give you half an hour to get your ass home right now! Give La familia Matamoros, and me, an exnation! Nico scratched his ears with sleepy eyes, Grandpa, youre giving me an ideological lesson first thing in the morning, do you still want your precious grandson to sleep? Valentins blood was rushing backwards and his head was spinning on the other end of the line, but this guy was so calm and easygoing that he still slept in bed from the sound of hiszy voice. Angrily, the old man couldnt help but curse again, Yuck, what a precious grandson, youre so good at sticking it in your face! Now get your ass over here, do you hear me?. Nico frowned slightly, a little impatiently, I know, The Matamoros family, leave them there for me to deal with, well see the old manter. With that, Nico raised his hand and clicked the phone. Mica: I always knew Nico was a globetrotter, but I didnt think he had such a big heart. Micaughed at him: Youre not afraid to get mad at the old man. Nico reached out and grabbed Micas arm, pulling her up onto the bed and hugging her tightly, a smirk in his eyes. If you could get pissed off, Savanna and I would have been in the hospital a hundred times over the years. Mica was hugging him, her gaze warm as she gazed into his clear, clean face, her fingers gently stroking his chin as she said, Its not easy for your grandfather, having to teach two bear children at the same time. Nico raised an eyebrow, one arm around her, the other at the back of her neck, rxed, Now that youre here, youll take care of me for the old man, so hell have less to worry about.N?velDrama.Org content. How can I control you when youre so capricious and unrestrained? Nico turned his head and suddenly opened his eyes, looking at her with a deep, serious, yet yful gaze. Have you ever heard that the more serious a man looks, the more disobedient he is, because he was used to being restrained, and always wants to do something on the sly to prove his unwarranted ability? Mica let out augh, And you, will you submit to discipline? Chapter 1094: I really like my little wife now. Nicos face is so pretty, so arrogant and unconventional, he doesnt look like a disciplinarian, he looks like a man who knows how to have fun. But the man took her hand, brought it to his lips and kissed it affectionately and lovingly, saying, Im the kind that looks bad, but actually very good, I do what you tell me, I dont do what you dont tell me, Im surprisingly obedient and doggy. miss Mica, do you want to try?.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. He looked so innocent and harmless that Mica couldnt help but smile, Well now you get up. Okay, Nico stood up abruptly in a marquee move and tossed, I told you it was good. And dogs and boobs and waves. Nico pulled Mica with him to the sink, where Mica squeezed out the toothpaste and handed him the toothbrush. Here you go, wolf doggy. Nicoughed at the name wolfie and reached for her waist, Who are you calling wolfie? I thought you said you were doggy and obedient. Mica was tickled and kept shrinking back,ughing nonstop. Doggy I grudgingly admit it, wolf I only adopt the appearance of a wolf in bed. As for being small, you ask with your conscience, where am I small? This man, really, is a serious driver. While brushing his teeth, Nico pulled Mica to hug her in his chest, and in the mirror, their eyes intertwined. Nico rested his chin on her shoulder and said with the toothbrush in his mouth, Mica, I am no longer a fool or a child who has never seen the world. But now I have found a reason to discipline myself, and it is a discipline I find amazing. If theres one thing I dont hold back now, its you. The man who has seen all the candles and the world and life is less likely to give it up, because he has seen the best and is still willing to stay for this little nt in front of him, that is, to stay next to his heart and for eternity. Mica yed with the big, bony, good-looking hand on her chest and asked, Did your grandfather say Kemena was your fiancee? When have I ever admitted any woman other than you? And howe Kemena keeps introducing herself as your fiancee? Nico mused, somewhat embarrassed, Its I didnt admit it, but I didnt bother to assume it at the time, the people at La familia Matamoros thought that was tacit approval, and besides, I had a vested interest in not refuting it at the time. Mica grew suspicious, her watery eyes widened as she turned her head to look at him, What selfishness? Nico brushed his teeth, a ring of white toothpaste foam on his thin lips, and the man leaned in to lower his neck and tease, Give me a kiss and Ill tell you if Im in a good mood. Gee, fix yourself, Im not interested in hearing about it if you dont want to talk about it. Nico smiled helplessly and pulled her back, lowering her head and kissing the woman between her arms with her thin lips covered in toothpaste foam, coating Micas lips with a circle of foam as well. Nico was relieved to see her look of annoyance at the teasing, and when she had wiped herself clean, the mans dark eyes sparkled as he looked at her and said, Havent you always had a problem with Kemena? If I became Kemenas betrothed, wouldnt you be fighting to get me?. Mica froze in ce, Nico, how can you be so childish! After a bit of yfulness, Nico drew her into his arms, face almost restrained, and sighed earnestly against her forehead, Mica,e home with me to see Grandpa. Is this about a meeting with the parents? Mica reached out and squeezed his arm, not without concern for such a formal first visit, but she still said jokingly, What if your grandfather doesnt like me? Nico dismissed it out of hand, No, Kemena is in love with him, least of all you. Youre so good that theres no reason for him not to like you. Unless, of course, you dont want her to like you, then there are a thousand and one ways to make her not like you. Mica curved her lips into a smile, You really know how to tter me. Since it was Nicos first time bringing Mica home to meet her parents, Mica dressed up a bit and dressed very modestly and elegantly. As she stood next to Nico in her heels, Nico looked in the full-length mirror at the slender, slim woman next to him and said with a slight smile, Looking like this, now you really look like my little wife. Mica, a girl to be teased, was made to blush by Nico, an old dog, and the fine blush that crept up her face and ears was a lovely red. Mica followed his gaze and looked at herself in the mirror as well. I didnt think it was so wonderful to have a person for life before, but now I find it the most beautiful sentence in the world. With this look, the first half of my life, it was like it was all worth it. Mica took Nicos hand tightly as she looked at the mans steely face in the mirror and said, I will try to like Grandfather Amengual. Nico smiled andughed, with a pitiful smile. For her to say that, then these four long years are nothing. Even when shespletely resigned to the idea of another four years, Nico has no moreints. Really, a lot of love. Although his heart was already in the right ce at the time, he never thought he would like her so muchter. Nico never dreamed hed be so desperate, so meticulous, so fond of someone in his life. Willing to hold the wantonness in his bones for her, even his life, he likes to give it. It is a love that borders on paranoia and madness. It cant be lost. When they arrived at La familia Amengual, Nico led Mica inside the vi, looking like the perfect couple. Valentin froze, looking at the majesty emanating from the deep, vicarious eyes of their intertwined hands, and frowned, Nico, what do you mean by that, how can you bring another girl to La familia Amengual when youre already involved with Miss La familia Matamoros? When Cam looked at Mica, there was a clear sh of hatred in her eyes, Yes, Mr. Nico, although the Matamoros family is not as big as the Amengual family, they are still a respectable family in the Holy City. You promised to date my daughter, but at the same time you are dating a woman, and I dont agree with you belittling my daughter. Nico always held Micas hand and never put it down. When he heard Cams words, he was amused and replied politely but coldly, Its okay if Mrs. Cam doesnt agree. The marriage that my grandfather promised to isnt even a marriage, so I think we should forget it and Ill ask Ms. Kemena about other good families in The Holy City so she can have a good home. The words were clear and indifferent, with the arrogance and indifference of a man who turns people away, causing Cami to be speechless, but angry enough to look up and stare at Nico unconsciously. Chapter 1095: Not Marrying Micaela You! Cam got angry, but since the other party was Nico, she dared not get angry, she gritted her teeth and said, Why does Mr. Nico take our family, what Mr. Nico did with his little daughter was also discussed by the adults of our two families, La familia Amengual and La familia Matamoros, Mr. Nico, as a subaltern, now repents and says he will tell other families of La Ciudad Santa about his daughter. What if this bes known, where will the Matamoros family and their daughters face be? Whats the difference between this and the withdrawal of The Amengual family, Mr. Amengual, you must say something! Valentin grabbed his cane, pursed his lips and spoke in a deep, pale voice: Nico, since you and Miss La familia Matamoros have spoken, lets break it up outside! Nico, without irritation or anger, calmly took Micas hand and said to Valentin, Grandfather, it was you who agreed to this marriage in the first ce, not me. I was supposed to talk to thedy from La familia Matamoros, but not to Kemena. The Matamoros family had a second daughter? Valentin wasnt sure how many daughters The Matamoros family had. Nico looked at Mica and said with strong words, Mica is the oldestdy in The Matamoros family, it is Mica that I like, it has always been Mica, and the girl I have been dating for four years has always been Mica, I have not been with any other woman other than Mica. Kemena was shaking with rage, and when she heard Nico say that, she had lost her patience and couldnt try to whitewash the situation, Mica is no longer the miss of La familia Matamoros, she was kicked out of the house by her father, La familia Matamoros only has one daughter anymore, me. Mica is just a nuisance. Nico calmly replied, Whether Mica is from The Matamoros family or not, whether Mica has disassociated herself from The Matamoros family or The Matamoros family has kicked her out of the house, does not affect my taste, I like is Mica the person and is Mica the person I want to marry, and it has nothing to do with The Matamoros family.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Nico is usually a loose cannon and rarely has a good conversation. But now, when Mica looks at the man next to her, every word she says in that moment is serious and solemn, like the sun, emitting a warm, dazzling light that is unparalleled. Nico, so much better and better than she could have imagined. Mica gripped Nicos hand tighter again, looking at him as if he were Savanna. The feeling of loving someone can really be so passionate and fiery that you feel good about them anywhere. When he says ck, its ck; when he says white, its white. Nico, did you have to have this woman? Nicos stoic dark eyes shone with determination as he told the old man, Yes, Grandpa. I must have Mica. Valentins blood rushed to his head and he spun in ce, the cane in his handnding hard on Nicos back without warning. Bastard! The old man fiercely tossed the broken cane aside, unwilling to deal with it any longer, and turned back to the study above, leaving behind him only the majestic and inescapable words, You did the bastard yourself, deal with it yourself! Mica was taken aback and looked at the two broken sections of the cane on the carpet, which was made of pear wood and had actually also broken at the same time. How much it should hurt Nico. But this man, however, waspletely unmoved, and from the beginning to the end, he didnt even frown, iparably determined. He even said to Camis mother and daughter as if nothing had happened: You said that my grandfather had epted this marriage, and now my grandfather does not care and is at my disposal, and I never epted this marriage. I will not marry Kemena and it will be Kemena who will be humiliated. Cam and Kemena, their faces colored with anger, could not say a word. When Cam and Kemena said goodbye, Nico suddenly leaned on Micas shoulders, shifting his entire body weight to Mica as he said, somewhat childishly, Mica, it hurts. So closely spaced, somehow Micas eyes grew warm. She hurt so much too. It was as if everything was growing in that barren heart. The feeling of being chosen by someone so firmly turned out to be so good. Chapter 1096: The Matamoros Family Is Not Worthy Once Cam and Kemena returned to La familia Matamoros, they were even more enraged to see the tall acacia tree that had grown to shade thepound of La familia Matamoros. Kemena took a machete from the house and chopped off the branches of the acacia, left and right, leaving scar after scar on the main trunk of the tree. But the tree stands upright and motionless. Kemena stared at the big tree, her eyes red with anger, Mom, Mica has long since stopped being from La familia Matamoros, so why are we keeping the tree now!. Since Cam joined La familia Matamoros, the first thing she didnt like was the tree, and the second thing she didnt like was Mica. Now that Mica has been sessfully evicted from La familia Matamoros, the tree has stayed. Cam said in a cold voice, Now that Mica is gone, there is no need to keep this tree that was nted by a dead man! Im going to call an arborist to uproot this tree and remove it from La familia Matamoros!. After uprooting the tree, that La familia Matamoros, there was no longer any trace of Yanqing and Mica, mother and daughter. In a few moments Cam called andscapingpany toe and dig up the trees, a big bulldozer, a big crane and a big truck, as if they were going to raze The Matamoros family. Tio no, the butler of La familia Matamoros, was confused at such a spectacle and was quick to ask, Whats this all about, Mr. a? Cam snorted and gave Uncle no an expressionless look, Clear out your former masters things, this tree, it cant be kept!. Uncle no nced at the Acacias very pleasing growth and felt a momentary pity, Madam, this Acacia grows well and is not a nuisance to you in general, besides it is a coolness in the yard, what are you doing digging it up? no, Im Mrs. La familia Matamoros , so I cant even dig up a broken tree? You better know your ce as a servant and mind your own business. The worker driving thendscapingpanys bulldozer sat on the excavator and yelled, Hey, are we still digging? Dig! Do it! Cam pushed Kemena aside and let the excavator brutally rip out the acacia. As the acacia was ripped from the earth, the pleasure of revenge welled up in Kemenas heart, and a cold, smug smile tugged at her lips. Seeing this, Jos housekeeper slipped away and couldnt resist calling out to Mica in the corner of the backyard. Missy, its no good, the missus and Missy have hired a bulldozer to dig up the acacia trees in the yard! The acacia, which Mica swore to guard until death when she was eight years old. Mica sniffed, blushed and said, Uncle no, thank you for telling me, I will go to La familia Matamoros immediately. After hanging up the phone, Nico saw that her face wasnt right and asked, Whats wrong? I have to go back to La familia Matamoros now, Cam and Kemena must be upset about today and have taken it out on the acacia my mother nted back in the day, they are already digging up the tree and I have to go stop them. Ill go with you. As soon as Nico and Mica arrived at the mansion of La familia Matamoros, the acacia tree in the courtyard had been uprooted by the roots and had fallen pitifully on a muddy ground, looking inert. Micas resentment and anger were instantly aroused and she grabbed Cam by the cor, Who gave you permission to touch this acacia?. Cam was intimidated by Micas strength, but quickly calmed down and said with a straight face, If you talk, you talk, what are you doing? Mica, this is La familia Matamoros, you are no longer from La familia Matamoros, so who are you to question me now? Who gave me permission to touch this tree? I am the owner of La familia Matamoros, why cant I touch this tree? Vil! Not only did Cam not stop, she became even more bullying and told the workers, Ill give you two thousand dors more to move this tree immediately! Mica red at Cam with a sharp, cold stare and ordered her, word for word: Ill give you triple the price, carry this tree carefully to the car, I want it removed!. You Cam scoffed, her eyes full of disgust, Fine, you transnt it, I dont care where you transnt it as long as the tree is not in my The Matamoros family! Where! Move it, move it, its been an eyesore for more than ten years!.N?velDrama.Org content. As soon as Cams words left her mouth, Mica pped her hard. Cams eyes widened at the blow and she looked incredulously at Mica, What are you doing!. Mica looked at her with a sharp and merciless gaze, as if she wanted to slice Cams flesh one by one and scald it in a hot frying pan. This p I gave my mother. A p! another p! Kemena ran over and the mother and daughter stared at Mica in fear and anger, Mica! My mother is the eldest, after all! How dare you be so disrespectful. An olddy? I dont have tantly vicious elders like her! This second p is on me! Thanks to Mrs. Cam for teaching me so well as a child! Words are like sharp des, hard and sharp. Cams cheek burned from the blow and she covered her face to stare at her, Mica! Have your father settle your scores. My dad? When I left La familia Matamoros, I didnt have a daddy! A p! followed by another p! Strong and forceful! This third p, I give it for this Acacia! She shouldnt grow up in La familia Matamoros because La familia Matamoros doesnt deserve it! Cam was shaking like a sieve, covering her numb face and ring at Mica with a fierce look, You you! Mica, however, turned around in style and instructed the workers as if nothing had happened, Move carefully and get this tree onto the truck!. Cam had been humiliated by Mica, and in front of so many people, Mica had pped her three times. Although she was normally very patient, her mind waspletely broken at that moment, and she grabbed the machete she had used to cut the tree on the ground, and went after Mica: Mica! Im going to kill you! Nico turned with a quick nce and kicked the machete that Cam was holding on the ground. Mica looked at the machete on the ground again and calmly bent down to pick it up, pointed it in front of Cams eyes and said without blinking, You can cut me, but think of the consequences, I will sue you until you go to jail for the rest of your life. Mica even handed her the machete, and Cam stared at Mica as if she were a monster, her pupils dted with fear. Micaughed softly and put the machete in her hand, Didnt you just say you were going to kill me, go ahead and do it. Monster! Camil as hand shook as he threw the knife from Micas hand to the ground. Mica said, If it wasnt for life expectancy, today, if you dont kill me, I would have used this knife and cut you. But she, now bound and tied, no longer dares to look into the abyss. Chapter 1097: You can ease my love affliction The gardener climbs into the truck, takes a look at the tree in the back and asks Mica, Where is this tree going? Exactly where. In the heat of the moment, Mica didnt know where to take the tree, as there was no ce to nt it in the plot, so it had to be taken to the grandmothers yard in L-town. Transportation to the City of L Before Mica could finish her words, Nico had already spoken to interrupt and said directly to the driver, Lets transport her directly to Vi 88 at 888 Central Road, Moonlight Bay. Mica froze a little and looked at him, the shrewd brio of a moment ago seemed a little blunt and confused at the moment. The truck carrying the acacia trees had already pulled away and Nico was leading Mica by the hand towards the car. It wasnt until we got to the car that Mica asked, Would it be inappropriate to nt acacias to go in the yard of your cottage? What I dont like, Im missing a big tree in my yard. Besides, with that Acacia that meant so much to her in the future, would she still be afraid that she would run away? You can run from the monk but not from the temple. When Nico started the car, he saw her still a little dazed and raised his hand to pinch her cheek, taunting, If you fail me, I will cut down this Acacia to take revenge on you. Now Im the one who has you tied up, so be nice to me. Mica couldnt help herself, You are trying to restrain me by putting my acacia in your yard. After a while, Mica sat in the passenger seat and thought it would be nice to have the tree moved to her yard, as a dowry. Mica reached over, took one of Nicos hands between her own and turned her head, Do you know the symbolism of the acacia tree? Hmm? The acacia symbolizes not only maternal love, but also harmony between husband and wife, the return of words and the resurrection of the dead. It represents the rapprochement of a rtionship, but also the rebirth of a broken rtionship and the reunion of a broken mirror. Nico smiled reluctantly, Wouldnt that be perfect for us?. Mica let out augh, with a serious gleam in her eyes, But I, for one, dont want to break up with you. The mirror will always be separate, but life is short, how many times can we afford to break it? She and Dario, werent they swept away by the torrent of time? When Nico understood the meaning of her words, he shook her hand firmly, brought it to his thin lips and kissed it as he said, No, I will always be where I am. Acacias are nted at Nicos Luna Bay Vi. At the initial transnting of the Acacia, Nico had the gardeners take care of it, and the tree, so adaptable and vigorous, soon took root in the new soil and flourished. The Holy City is about to enter Christmas Eve and it is snowing. Inside the Crescent Bay cottage, with the firece burning, Mica was hugging Nico, looking out the floor-to-ceiling windows at the acacia trees covered with a little snow, Mica turned her head to look at him and asked with a slight smile, Are we living together now? Arent you, now, my unmarried wife? The Bayside house has been empty for a long time, ever since Nico transnted the acacia tree to Vi Luna Bay and packed Mica along with it. In The Amengual Family, it is Nico who decides what kind of wife he wants in the future, his marriage. Valentin does not interfere either. For Valentin it is a greatfort that Nico marries and does not meddle with his grandson-inw. However, Valentin is Nicos most important rtive and Mica is happy to go through the hassle of pleasing Grandpa Amengual. Nico leaned over and rubbed his head on her ear, telling her in a low, soft voice, This Christmas Eve, pick up Grandma for New Years Eve, and Ill bring Grandpa and Savanna, too. Is this some sort of meeting between the two families? Mica yed with her long, bony hand and smiled slightly, At first I thought I would spend Christmas Eve with you this year, just you and me. Nico was pleased and a little surprised, How could I not have seen that I now weigh more in your heart than Grandma? In previous years, Ive spent New Years Eve with my grandmother every year, so this year wouldnt be bad. Nico just looked at her and smiled, looked down and dropped a hard kiss on her cheek. Delicious. He said, For both our sakes, Ill let you get away with it, so you dontin about me whenever you want. This man sure knows how to put on a face. Its warmer sleeping togetherte at night in the middle of winter. Suddenly Nico pressed against the back of her neck and said, Mica,e with me to meet my father before Christmas Eve. Mica agreed, Sure, but howe Ive never heard you mention your mother? Nico had always kept her parents a secret, never mentioning in front of her what kind of people they were and whether they were alive. But watching The Amengual Family, Nicos father must have passed away, but what about his mother? My father died in a car ident when I was ten, and my mother, she remarried. Nico only mentions him sparingly. Sensing that he didnt want to borate, Mica moved closer to him to hug him and stopped asking, I wonder if my future father-inw will like me as a daughter-inw. Gentle and yful, Mica smiled at him with her eyes wide narrowed. Nico pinched his nose, What person doesnt like someone with beautiful, not to say so lovely, skin.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. It was rare to hear words of appreciation from him, and Mica felt a little ufortable. Micay down on the big bed, leaning on Nicos arm, turned her head to look at him and asked, Nico, if my job next year is still to fly all over the ce to shoot and maybe not see you or contact you for months in the middle of all this, will you feel wronged and alone? Joke, would I descend to being alone for a woman? After a while, Mica was still looking at him with such a burning gaze that Nico eventually went over to her to hug her and sigh, Youre not recording because Im aggrieved and lonely? That wont do either. He looked at her with a See, I knew it face, Then I had to fly to visit you. He put an arm around her and a hand on the back of her neck, and looked up at the chandelier overhead with a thats just it expression. Behind every sessful woman, there must be a man like me who selflessly endures being alone in silence. Mica, amused, walked up to him, threw her arms around his neck and spoke with her red lips in his ear, Do you know the medicinal value of the acacia? And can I cut your acacia and make medicine to drink? Hope bark, sweet, warm and t tonic, has the wonderful effect of opening the five gods and eliminate the five wills, also tastes sweet and t, main and moderate heart qi, heart qi and moderate, then the gods are free and joyful without worry, day lily forgetting worry, Hope eliminating anger, drink both, can relieve the pain of bad love. Nico looked at her with a meaningful look, Dr. Yan, there is a medicine that relieves my lovesickness more than these two. What? Send it to my bed, it will relieve my love pain. Rascal! The two were frantic in bed, and Nico, with his head resting on one hand looking at the woman lying next to him, suddenly remembered something. Mica was sleepy and rolled up her sleeves in the sheets, Go to sleep. Nico pulled the covers off her again, hugged her and said, Honey, I want to tell you something. Chapter 1098: One word, one couple born. Honey, let me tell you something. Mica looked at Nico with a slight smile as she saw how serious he looked, Whats wrong, what little girl have you got your eye on?. Nico: am I that confused? Mica: its okay, isnt it? Nico stopped talking to her and said seriously, Actually I have a name I dont know. Mica stood up abruptly and looked at him, Whats your name? Bastard? Nico: ahem. Im telling you the serious stuff. Mica stoppedughing at him and asked, yawning, Whats his name? My grandfather gave me the word when I was born, but no one else knew except my grandfather and my sister. Mica asks, Adam, Solomon and the others dont know either?. Nico raised an eyebrow in disbelief, Why tell those old dogs, its not appropriate. Mica let out augh, What kind of person calls his brother an old dog?. You think they dont make fun like that behind my back? Only Adam, thest time I asked him toe with me to save you, it was such a big deal, and he pulled me out of a mine. Is he still a human being? Poof. I mean, Adam, Solomon and a few others also called him Old Dog. Thats even. Mica touched the delicate skin on his neck and asked, And what exactly is your word? The mans gaze shone as he looked at her, focused and serious, I say Nico. Nico? One word, wife, we were made for each other. Nico Mica murmured returning the word. Nico exined, My grandfather said that a gentleman should be deep and wise, and that he should stand out and do what he says, thats why he named me Nico. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck, curved her lips and said, Its beautiful and it sounds atmospheric. Nico lowered his head and kissed her on the lips,manding somewhat domineeringly, Shout and listen. Nico. Go on. Mica: not called. That night, Nico made Mica call Nico all night. Nico kissed her as he spoke softly in her ear, very lovingly, Mica, do you know that to my wife I only tell my words, except to my family. Before Christmas Eve, Nico took Mica to the cemetery to visit Ephraim. The man on the tombstone, handsome and dashing, resembled Nico in seven or eight ways, with a distinguished air. Mica ced a handful of fresh cornflowers in front of the tombstone. Perhaps because they reminded him of his fathers death, Nicos mood was noticeably low, even a little depressed. Mica merely held his hand and didnt say much. Nico looked at the picture of the handsome man on the tombstone and said, Ive wondered for years why a man as privileged as my father would continue to be betrayed. Mica froze, probably understanding the reason Nico had made a point of not mentioning his mother. Nicos mother allegedly betrayed Nicos father. Mica is also puzzled. The man in the photo is handsome and handsome, he doesnt look like the one who has been betrayed. But we shouldnt look for problems in the one who was betrayed, its the one who betrayed and went off the rails who has problems. The one who betrayed his uncle simply didnt understand how good he was. Micas relief eased Nicos bad mood. Nico intertwined his fingers with Mica, looked at the tombstone and said, Dad, this is my fiancee Mica, well get marriedter, I always thought I would remain celibate for the rest of my life, but I still met the one person who wanted to make me defy the odds and wanted to gamble.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Shortly after Nico and Mica paid their respects to Ephraim, they had just walked down to the cemetery when a middle-aged woman arrived at Ephraims headstone. Although the woman is middle-aged, she still has her charm, and you can tell that the years have been kind to her, with only a few shallow crows feet on her face, not only does she not look old, but she is looking more and more elegant. With a bouquet of blue hyacinths in her hand, she looked at the picture of the man on the tombstone with mixed feelings. Ephraim, Ivee to see you, youre not angry that I havent visited you after all these years, are you?. Carlita ced the bouquet of blue hyacinths in front of the headstone and noticed a fresh bunch of cornflowers next to it and her eyes twitched. There would be no one but the Amengual familying to visit Ephraim. Did Nico just walk by? Carlita stomped her heels and quickly chased after her. Carlita caught up and saw Nico with his arm around a girl at the bottom of a hill not far away. Nico opened the car door, holding the roof and the girl by the waist, and they got into the car one after the other, and Nico kissed her underneath before the girl climbed into the passenger seat. The girl looked familiar, Carlita had seen her on the Inte. Shes the actress Nico had a Twitter storm with earlier, Mica. Nico actually brought this girl to meet Ephraim, so are you sure about this girl? Carlita called her assistant as she walked back to the cemetery, Check on Mica for me. Back at Efrains tombstone, Carlita smiled bitterly and said to Efrain, After your death, Nico never forgave me and even hated me all these years. Ephraim, between us, it was a sinful rtionship after all. Thenguage of the blue hyacinth flower, she repents and asks for forgiveness. But will Ephraim forgive her? The emotion of indebtedness, once it has taken root in the heart for a long time, bes insipid. Carlita does not feel wronged, although now she is the one who has sown all this evil. But human beings, after all, are selfish, self-interested creatures. Four years have passed in the blink of an eye, and after the new year, Mica will graduate next summer. At the end of the year, Mica had no more announcements, she was about to take her final exams, she was busy with school and studying for her homework, and she had very little time to spend alone with Nico before her Christmas Eve vacation. There was also her thesis to prepare. During these four years, Mica has spent most of her time in the theater,ing to ss so infrequently and for such a short time that she could not even recognize anyone in the ss, which indirectly led to Mica not being known among the ss and seeing Mica through Twitter, circrs and the inte. Some time ago, the announcement of Nicos girlfriend went around the circle. Mica herself is not a bad person, but her rtionship with Nico has been announced, which has its advantages and disadvantages, as society is full of featherbedders who think badly of women, and the more of the same gender, the stronger the hostility. The romance with Nico was so mboyant that not only did some actresses in the circle secretly stomp on Mica, but even her schoolmates talked about her behind her back because of the affair. It is believed that Mica only relies on a big money maker like Nico for resources. While this is not an umon thing in the circle, when it is brought to light, it bes a source of cynicism for some people. And those people are also jealous that Mica is Nicos first publicly acknowledged girlfriend. After all, Mr. Nico, as everyone in the industry knows, has never been so mboyant as to name a public girlfriend. The actresses and models he used to bless were nothing more than casual greetings from Mr. Nicos assistants, and everyone knew that a certain actress had recently been favored by Mr. Nico, so they merely flirted with him in private. But when Mica was put on the spot, the jealous ones were eager for Mica to break up with Nico tomorrow and for Mica to make a fool of herself. And the origin of all this talk is simply because, Mica doesnt have a strong enough family history or a strong enough identity to stand shoulder to shoulder with Nico. Chapter 1099: Priceless A few days before New Years Eve, Nico flew to Europe for a business trip, on official business. I wanted to take Mica with me, but since this year Mica wasnting back to L-Town to spend New Years Eve with Malia and nned to spend it with Nico, Mica brought Malia to the center of the Holy City a few days early to take her around town and spend New Years Eve with her grandmother in advance. The n was to take Malia around town and spend New Years Eve with her grandmother. Mica had juste down from the top floor of the Bayshore with Malia in tow when a stretch Lincoln pulled up in front of the building and blocked their path.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Out of the Lincoln stepped an elegant, unusually sophisticatedly dressed woman with a striking, attractive face. When Mica looked into her eyes, it seemed to her that the well-groomed, middle-aged woman looked familiar, but she couldnt remember where she had seen her before. The woman, wearing a long beige cashmere coat with a light-colored cashmere slim-fit dress, was walking toward Mica with a pair of handmade white heels under her feet. Malia looked at Mica, Mica, do you know her? Mica shook her head, trying only to remember thedy who looked familiar, No. Until the woman approached Mica, with a warm and kind smile on her delicate face, and held out her hand to Mica to greet her, Hi, Im Carlita, Nicos mother. Carlita, Nicos biological mother. No wonder Mica looked familiar. Nicos beauty, and that of the woman in front of her, bore a certain resemnce, and it was no wonder that she looked familiar to Mica. Its just that Mica hadnt expected Nicos mother toe to her, let alone what Nicos mother wanted from her. Carlita said politely, This is a first meeting and I know its rude toe to you so abruptly, but . Miss Mica, may I speak to you alone? Carlita looked at Malia and motioned for her to step aside. This middle-aged woman, from hair to toe, reveals refinement and elegance everywhere. The years have favored her so much that there are few, if any, crows feet on her beautiful face, and even if there are, those crows feet bring the elegance and sensuality that a woman of Carlitas age should have. But for some reason, Micas first feeling was that she didnt like this man. This is a man who is not the warm, gentle kindness he appears to be. Mica said to Malia, Grandma, why dont you go upstairs and wait for me, then well go out to dinner after I talk to Mrs. Carlita. Malia didnt say much, she just patted Micas hand and instructed her to mind her manners. Malia got in and Carlitas driver opened the door to the back seat of the Lincoln, Miss Mica, please. Carlita and Mica sat in the back seat of the Lincoln and talked. Mica is no stranger to uninvited guests like Carlita, and has always had her heart on a high pedestal, May I ask what Ms. Carlita wants from me? Carlita didnt mince words and said, I found out online that Miss Mica is now Nicos girlfriend, and I saw that Nico was very protective of Miss Mica online, so I think Nico really likes Miss Mica. Im sure Miss Mica understands my feelings as a mother. The corners of Micas lips tensed slightly, and she couldnt tell if she was pleased or angry, but she merely said, Now that Ms. Say hello to Mr. Nico. Micas tone is not kind, nor does she show any kind of ttery or ttery towards Carlita for being Nicos real mother, but rather she clearly separates herself from her, as if she wants nothing to do with her. Micas condescension and indifference displeases a wealthydy like Carlita, who lives in good circumstances and with a privileged material life. A hot face on a cold ass is still the attitude of an unmarried daughter-inw towards her future mother-inw. This more or less irritated Carlita. But her excellent manners made Carlita stand still, but her voice became piercing, Miss Mica, the main reason I came to see you today was to ask Nico to take you to dinner with me, since you are his girlfriend, it is only fair that we have a family dinner. It means that she has been asked to act as an intermediary and convince Nico toe to Carlita to eat with his ungrateful mother. But who is Mica to do what annoys Nico to please Carlita, an outsider? Micas expression was subtle, but not annoyed or angry, and she said casually, Mrs. Carlita hasplimented me. You Carlita hadnt expected this girl to be so condescending. She had thought that Mica was just a ywright and would be very ttering when she saw her, but now she had miscalcted. Mica continued, As for dinner, Mrs. Carlita is Mr. Nicos real mother, so I think its best if Mrs. Carlita takes care of Mr. Nico herself. In three words, coolly, she turned away from the whirlwind of rtions, dripping water and leaving Carlita gaping, and for a moment, her face sank. Miss Mica, you have been in the entertainment industry for the past few years and have been blessed by Nico, if it wasnt for Nico, you wouldnt be here today. You just said that this is our family affair and it has nothing to do with you, you are just Nicos girlfriend. Since you can see clearly, then I wont say anything obscure. Mica looked calm, herposure contained a slight slightly curly smile, charming and cool, And what does Ms. Carlita have to say? Carlita began to look at Mica with undisguised contempt, There are many girls like you hanging around Nico in the entertainment industry, youre only close to Nico because you want to even things up and make a fortune in life that you wont be able to earn even if you try hard in your life. In that case, how about you make an offer and do me this favor? Make an offer. Surely the tone of a posh mother. But Mica is no Mary Sue. Mica merely sketched a carefree, fearless smile, Sure, but I dont think Ms. Carlita can pay the price Im asking. Carlita scoffed at the fact that she was just a shallow, ignorant actress who wouldnt be a good match for Nico after all. Go ahead and drive. Carlita would like to see how far the young woman in front of her could go. Mica took a sip of the coffee in front of her, sipping it with a slightly bitter, mild taste, her slightly teasing almond eyes looked directly at Carlita, her pretty red lips slowly exhaling two words, Priceless. Chapter 1100: In addition to two lovers, they must be matched. Carlita was clearly hostile to Mica after his encounter with her, Youre just a very pretty vase for Nico to have around whenever hes lonely, Miss Mica, if you take yourself too seriously, youll lose everything. Mica smiled slightly, I dont want to worry about Mrs. Nico, thats a matter for you and Mr. Nico, not me. And what I do with my life, whatever my rtionship with Mr. Nico is, has nothing to do with Mrs. Carlita. It was the first time Carlita felt so defeated. Wherever she was, she was treated like a princess, and few people around her disobeyed her, even the worst ones, like Mica. Carlita couldnt face it, her face was cold, Even if Nico spoils you now, youre still just a pretty toy, and since you dont want the olive branch Im offering you, Ill wait until you end up being abandoned by Nico. If you help me soften the mother-son rtionship between Nico and me, it may be the only time someone like you can marry into The Amengual family. Carlitas words were so harsh and sharp that a normal girl would have fallen down or blushed with shame and embarrassment. But Mica was so calm that she even smiled slightly with her pretty lips, Mrs. Youre not singling me out for not ending well, youre throwing stones at your own sons happiness. In fact, in this rtionship, you dont care at all about how your son Nico is doing, whether he is happy or not. At first, Mica could not understand how she could dislike someone she had met for the first time, but now Mica realized that there was no difference between Carlita and Beltran, they had failed miserably as parents and Carlita was more human than Beltran, just because Carlita was better at pretending and pretending to be a bigger person. Carlita is more human than Beltran, only because Carlita is better at pretending and pretending to be a bigger person. With those words, Mica stood up with her purse, ignoring Carlitas scowl, and prepared to leave. Carlitas chipped fingertips dug into her palm and the air pressure around her was extremely low. Mica opened the door, and as she stepped out of the car, she looked back and added faintly, Why pretend to lick a child you already abandoned in the first ce? Carlita was rigid. On the 29th day of the new year, Nico returned from Europe on an overnight flight. The acacia tree in the courtyard is bent with snow. Suddenly, the Inte was buzzing with ckmailingments about Mica, mocking her for climbing to the top of thedder. Celesta called Mica and told her she was going to contact Mr. Nico to put pressure on the showbiz numbers, which was stopped by Mica. Mica, the cool literary goddess persona you are wearing now will deter many bystander fans if you continue to be ndered like this by bystanders. This needs to be told to Mr. Nico, and if Mr. Nico intervenes, blocks those entertainment numbers who open their mouths and talk nonsense, your reputation and poprity from bystanders will only be reversed. Wrapped in a nket, Mica curled up on the couch and reasoned, Even if it turns out well this time, it will still be rehashed as soon as someone with a heart of goldes out with the same old story. But now is the time when your career is on the rise, and this ckout happened all of a sudden, you havent even published any works recently, how could those entertainment numbers follow you as if they had agreed to do so. I will have to ask someone to find out who has paid those entertainment numbers to publish this nonsense. If they are our rivals, have Mr. Nico do it directly. Mica asks, Miss Celesta, the truth is that these ck scripts have something to say, just because Mr. Nico and I are, in the eyes of outsiders, a bad match, right? Even if you marry Mr. Nico, youre not a neer, and even if people think you and Mr. Nico are just an exchange of interests to get ahead. Even if people think you and Mr. Nico are just an exchange of interests to get ahead, your life and marriage are yours. Love and harmony are more than just a show of affection. Celesta has been there and sees a lot of things in depth, but Mica is a fucked up, stubborn and proud person.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. She pursed her lips andughed softly, a little helplessly, Miss Celesta also felt that being favored by Mr. Nico was something to be proud of. But why not let the world think that Nico being my Micas boyfriend would make Nico proud. I am happy to be loved by Mr. Nico, and I feel incredibly lucky to be in love with him. But in this rtionship, I started to get greedy, Miss Celesta, and in addition to being in love, I wanted to be side by side and on par with Nico. On the other end of the phone, Celesta was silent for a long time before sighing, Mica, you are not destined to be an assembly line flow artist created by an entertainmentpany, you may not really be a shooting star, since you already have an idea, then I will not interfere in this matter, I will support whatever you do. But I will always keep an eye on the movement for you in this matter, and you can also discuss with me if there is any situation. Thank you Miss Celesta. Mica never expected Celesta, as her representative, to be so considerate. At the end, Celesta added a good-natured reminder, By the way, Mr. Nico is not a man who likes to be told, so if you have any ideas, talk to him beforehand, its not a good idea to be hard on things like rtionships. Okay, got it. After hanging up the phone, Mica nced at the ck blurbs flying all over the Inte. The negative words of overshadowing, clinging, trading and profiting fill the entire article, portraying her in the extreme as a female artist sleeping her way to the top. In fact, Mica doesnt care about any of this. What the world sees, as Celesta says, is most irrelevant, but Mica wants to be good enough for Nico. But what is most wanted is for Nico to bring out the best in a Mica. Shes not the best she can be now, nor the best she can be. Nico arrived on the ne just after 11 pm. Mica made an appointment in advance with Campoverde to pick Nico up at the airport. As the car was leaving Luna Bay Vige, a snowball pressed against the acacia branch fell on the roof of the car. There werete winter snow flurries and the roads were a bit slippery. The cars air conditioner was hot and Campoverde exhaled, saying as he drove, Its been a cold winter this year. Mica sat in the back seat looking out the window at the snowy roadside scenery and replied, Yes, it is cold. Campoverde smiled again, somewhat relieved, But the good thing is that this year we have Miss Mica with Mr. Nico for New Years Eve, so even if its cold, Mr. Nico is sure to warm up. Mica turned her eyes to Campoverde, who was driving in front of her, and asked in a warm voice, Mr. Campoverde, you must have hated being around Mr. Nico for a long time, right? Well lets see its about seven or eight years. Ive been with Mr. Nico since he officially took over the Amengual Group consortium and before that I worked for the president for a couple of years and then Ive been with Mr. Nico since the old president retired and Mr. Nico came in. Mica listened quietly. I am a few years older than Mr. Nico, and although Mr. Nico is my boss, Mr. Nico is sometimes quite childish in life, especially when ites to rtionships, he is particrly impulsive. Mr. Nico is like a brother to me, Mr. orita Mica is not only an intimidating person in the business world, but in life and in rtionships, he can be as impulsive as a child. So Miss Mica, sometimes if Mr. Nico gets on your nerves, you just have to cajole him, dont hold back. Mica nodded with a slight smile, and after a while Campoverde added, Dont look at Mr. Nico as if hes devious and arrogant, but hes actually very easy to cajole, just tell him something to cheer him up and hell be happy for a long time, much better than the average person. Mica knows that Nicos heart has always been soft and forgiving. Chapter 1101: Going to Hollywood As Nico exited through exit T3 of the terminal and headed toward the ckmercial vehicle on this side of the road, Mica notices him at a nce in the sparsete winter traffic. Nico is instantly recognizable because he stands out so much. And because hes the one she loves, hes always the one who catches the attention of thousands of people. Mica thought it would really take a thousand times to mentally convince herself that she should leave that person for a while. Micas cell phone rings again and the caller says Cerro. Its not the first time Cerro has called Mica privately. It is daytime in Los Angeles and Cerro is working. Cerro had told her on more than one asion that Cerros agent at Universal Pictures Hollywood was interested in Mica and that once Cerro was introduced, Mica could definitely go to Hollywood. Mica kept saying to reconsider and wait, without giving Cerro a positive answer. But now, she considered that she understood. She hung up on Cerro and sent him a WhatsApp: I cante to the phone right now, Ill call youter, Ive thought it through. Campoverde was preparing to get out of the car, Mr. Nico ising out, Im going to help Mr. Nico with his luggage. Mica turned off her phone and looked up, Iming. Campoverde was slightly taken aback, Okay. As he opened the car door, a cold winter wind from the snowy day hit his neck, stinging his skin bitterly, Mica stood next to the car and waved to the man across the road, Nico, here. Nico. Nico had a moment of unfamiliarity, not expecting Mica to call him that in public. But it was a quick adjustment, followed by tion. This time, Nico didnt advance towards her, he just smiled and opened his arms and a big hug to Mica across the way, his untamed smile full of tenderness and warmth. Mica threw herself into his arms like a little girl. Mica couldnt remember thest time she had been in such a childishly eager embrace as this one. On her shoulders, the cold snowkes of the storm. Instead, Mica hugged him tightly, ignoring the deep winter cold that enveloped him, and buried herself in his arms, saying, Nico, Ive missed you so much. Nico looked down and smiled softly, his long fingers tugging her hair behind her ears in an intimate gesture as he teased her ear, Looks like youre getting used to being Nicos wife. He had said that Nico, the word, was a name that should only be said to his future wife, other than those with blood family. Mica lifted her face to his chest and smiled a sweet smile at him, even her eyes seemed to sparkle with stars of happiness. Nico kissed her on the corner of her lips in the cold, snowy night street in the dead of winter, before wrapping his slender hand in one and holding the cardboard box in the other as he walked to the car, frowning and spitting, Its too cold, this is getting old, better find a heated ce for this kind of romance. Mica followed him down the street, pursing her lips andughing at him, You know youre getting old too, dont you? I always thought you didnt have that conscience. Hes not a spirited boy anymore either. Nico was instantly infuriated, Youre calling me old? Im not even thirty, so Im not old?. Mica frowned and didnt bother with the old boy. He himself said it was a flirtation for his own amusement, and no one else could say anything about it, and Mica was forbidden to say anything about it. Once in the car, a hot room. Nico stirs and presses himself against Mica, ready to kiss her, forgetting about Campoverde in front of him. Campoverde coughed, Mr. Nico, its not Valentines Day, so be considerate of me, a single dog, and stop spreading dog food. Nico rightly said, Arent you going to lift the fender a little? Campoverde: Mica: Nice guy, no shame. The moment the p was lifted, the breath was suddenly removed from Micas lips and reced by the cold taste of mint and tobo. Nico smelled of smoke, and with the coldness that had not yet faded from his body when he was wrapped outside, his whole body breathed a contradictory coldness between lust and abstinence. Unconventional and uninhibited, this was a man who would make Micas heart pound at any moment. Between lips and teeth, Mica cupped his face, her bright eyes tinged with a dense haze, looking at him with affection and affection, Smoking? After being with Mica, Nico rarely smells like smoke. But Mica hasnt asked him to stop smoking either. If you have a few hobbies in life, youll live a long life. No? Nico pecked her lips, his eyes dark as he looked at her, he missed her so much despite only being apart for a few days, the miss was about to spill out of his eyes and turn into a river. It really felt pretty bad that in the future, if she shot, she would be separated for a year and a half, she wouldnt have to want to die. Mica leaned back in his arms and gently shook her head, I dont dislike it. Just curious, why are you smoking a lot all of a sudden, did you have a problem with a business?. The mans long fingers cupping his chin turned to face her, under the surplus light, and looked directly into her eyes. His gaze wasmanding, You shouldnt question your mans abilities. So its not about business? Nico was already covering Micas lips again, biting her lightly and sighing tersely, So much for thinking, Ill have to spend the time smoking. Its not like you forbid me to find other women. He said it without holding back. Mica stood upughing, hugged his neck and said, Actresses who follow Mr. Nicos example and pursue him are really going to be disappointed. Nico took her hand, put it on his thin lips and kissed it, his eyes looked at her seductively and purely, What can I do, I have taken an oath. Hmm, what oath? No, Nico can you still swear? What a boring thing to say.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. The mans deep eyes, with an unconscious depth of affection, looked at her inch by inch and said earnestly, word by word, Swear that you are thest woman to be involved with me. And if you cant do that? Nico buried himself in the warmth of her neck and scoffed with a smile, Then its a punishment from the court. The ck business car drove all the way across the white road, outside the window was a continuous drift of snow, but inside, a warm room. In the heat of the moment, Mica nuzzled Nicos neck, her voice soft and caring, I have something to tell you. What? Nico was still not letting go of the kiss. Your mother came to see me and asked me to arrange a meal with her to ease the strained mother-son rtionship. Nico was stunned, surprised that Carlita had gone after Mica, then disgusted, Next time shees near you, ignore her. The maternal-filial bond between me and her is long gone, so any talk of forgiveness is a joke. Hmm. Mica knew this would be Nicos attitude and was not surprised. Mica lowered her eyes a little, bit her lip and added, Theres something else I have to tell you. Doubtful, but something that needs to be said. Nico took her finger and put it to his lips and kissed it, enjoying the moment of rxation and peace as hezily replied, Hmm? Cerro had asked me before if I wanted to go to Hollywood and Universal Pictures had their eye on me. Mica gave him a stunned look and said solemnly, Nico, I want to go to America to develop. Chapter 1102: How long will you be away from me? The ck business car enters the courtyard of Moonlight Bay vi. The yard was full of snow and the sound of the wheels hitting the ground was inexplicably harsh. Nico didnt even listen to what Mica was saying, What did you say?. Mica took a deep breath and stared at him in the gloom, unfazed, Nico, I want to go to Hollywood and make a getaway. The olive branch offered by Cerro is an opportunity most people would never have had. Mica is not in the habit of wasting things, she is only twenty-two and the man she loves is at the top of the pyramid, she cannot tolerate that she is weak and needs a strong man to protect her, let alone that she and Nico are unworthy of each other. Its not that she doesnt deserve it, its that she wants to be strong so that one day, even without Nicos blessing, she can stand tall by Nicos side and be the envy of everyone, and Nicos girlfriend is Mica.N?velDrama.Org content. Mica preferred her to be at Nicos side, unlike the actresses she had previously dated in superficial rtionships where no one had asked for names because she was just apanion at Nicos side. Mica greedily wishes she had her own name when she was at Nicos side. And, when the name Nico is mentioned in the world, it must be in conjunction with the name Mica. It doesnt have the longing and impulsive fantasies of a teenage heart room with so many romantic elements for love. Parejo is the most beautiful word for love that Micas barren imagination can invent. For him, she wants to be better; for him, she wants to be stronger and live up to it. Nico sat in the car and let go of her, slowly rising from her and leaning back in his seat, he clenched his fist and tapped his forehead as if he had been thinking for a long time, and after a long moment asked, Do you want to leave, or do you want to inform me that you are going to Hollywood soon? The air pressure around Nico gradually dropped. Mica did not want to confront him and said, My agencys contract is pressured by you, it was originally signed for ten years, if you insist on not letting me go, I cant pay the breach of contract through the roof. I leave the decision in your hands. Heh, what a great thing to say. Nico scoffed, Now are you negotiating with me as an Amengual Pictures Group artist or as my Nicos fiancee? Both. I prefer thetter. Nico clenched the back of his teeth as he stared at the side of her face and asked, Mica, are you trying to break up with me? Micas eyes averted slightly and her fingers unconsciously squeezed the corner of her coat. The fear of loss deepened. Mica hated the feeling and swallowed, her voice a little hoarse, No, but would you break up with me if I went to Hollywood? If it hadnt been for that note of humility in her tone, Nico, with his temper, would have exploded. But Nico couldnt help but feel hurt to hear her speak to him in that tone. Really useless, he. With the fender up on the car, Campoverde figured the two men in the back seat didnt know they were home, so he politely got out and went over to knock on the door, politely reminding himself, Mr. Nico, home. Nico couldnt contain his hostility and growled, Out. Campoverde is on cloud nine. One minute Mr. Nico is smiling and warm, and the next he is a raging beast. The car door didnt open and the person inside was slow to get out. Inside the car, the air pressure is as low as possible. Nico is surrounded by scales that seem to break Micas neck at the slightest touch. Mica expected that to be the result and found it impossible not to get angry. Micas voice was dry and husky as she pursed her lips and said in a warm voice, I wanted to tell you earlier, but when the words were on my lips, I swallowed them and tried to mention it to you again a few days ago, but you were on a business trip. Light words, an exnation of sorts, not only to inform him routinely, but also to discuss with him, but there are some things that are hard to say. Nico leaned back in his seat and closed his eyes slightly, his chest rising and falling slightly, his intense emotions calmed a little with these words. But what followed was a loss and an emptiness in his heart. In the dimly lit car, she asked, Im not as important to you as going to Hollywood, am I? The voice carried no anger, but a t, disappointed question. He dared not look her in the eye for fear of seeing the signs of his lie. Mica shook her head and said, Not at all. Inside Nicos mind, there was a secret sigh of relief. Even he himself felt so unproductive that he still seemed like a man. Hes just a loser. Beingpletely controlled and dominated by a woman, Nico felt he was going to waste himself. Mica is not a person who likes to reveal her emotions, nor is she in the habit of pouring out her heart. She simply believes that it is her decision, and that she will carry out whatever decision she has made in her heart, without the other party having to know about it and without demanding that they carry it out as well as she does. But now, Mica couldnt help but say, I wanted to go to Hollywood because I wanted to grow up to be someone who could stand up to you, and when those people said we werent worthy of each other, I thought I could ignore it. But Nico, I realized that inside I want to be an equal partner with you, I want to be good enough for you, not a wimp who can only hide behind you when things go wrong, and I want to be alone so that if you ever need me, I can stand in front of you and protect you. It is the first time Nico hears these words from Mica. Inevitably, her heart fluttered slightly and she didnt know what to say to Mica. Nicos long silence made Mica think that what he had said seemed ridiculous. Mica turned her head slightly to look at him and let out a softugh, Do you think what I said was childish?. How could he, Nico, reduce himself to the point of needing her to get in his way one day. She is but a speck of dust in the entertainment industry, how could she be strong enough to stand shoulder to shoulder and on equal footing with Nico? Nico was at a loss for an answer, should he say it? In his character, he should have said: whoever says we dont deserve each other, Ill gag his mouth. But again, Nico knew Mica wasnt kidding. Deeply helpless, not wanting to let him leave her, and having to let her go. The emotions were so overwhelming that he got out of the car first, alone. Walking from the yard to the cottage, he was without an umbre, his head and shoulders covered in snowkes, and covered in cold. Mica sat in the car for a long time, pinching her palm with her fingertips, before mustering the courage to get out and face him. Whatever Nicos final decision, she will beautifully and consistently take her previous decisions all the way to the end. Suppose he decides to give up on her, thats okay; when she returns, she will reappear and haunt him again. As Mica went back inside, which was dark and lightless, her elbow was suddenly grasped firmly by arge hand and she was pulled into a not very warm embrace. The other man was dominant and his tone was forceful: How long are you going to be away from me?. Mica was slightly stunned, was she in total agreement? If its quick, two years? Im not sure, but Ill do it as soon as I can. Two years, brutal as hell. Nico squeezed her arm, unconsciously squeezing it so hard that Mica felt the pain but said nothing. Letting him hold on like that. Chapter 1103: The thought will echo (1) At night, sleep with your backs to each other. Mica could not sleep with her eyes open. After turning over in bed several times, Nico finally, with some grumpiness and helplessness, drew her into his arms and pulled her close against him as they embraced. Mica pressed herself against his chest and remained silent for a long moment before finally asking, Would you miss me if I went to the United States to develop? Without thinking, the other party replied, No. With a hint of stubborn brashness, like a bet. Micas eyes blinked softly a couple of times, slowly tilting her head in the dim light to look him in the face. So you, will youe to America to see me?. No can do. A decisive tone. But I, for one, will miss you. Nicos eyes were closed, but his words were sharp: Then suck it up. MicaSavanna hugged him and said no more. Having made such an important decision on her own, it would be impossible to say that Nico didnt have a half-hearted reluctance in her heart. She could understand that. She too wanted to put herself in the other persons shoes and be selfless, but when you love someone deeply, it turns out that all people are selfish, and she couldnt help but ask, Nico, will you wait for me? Two years, not as scary as seven or ten may seem, is still a long time in this age of speed. Not to mention that Mica is not sure what she will be able to aplish in the United States two years from now. There are so many temptations around her across oceans and continents, and maybe not enough for Nico, but loneliness, loneliness needs an outlet, and its only natural that Nico doesnt expect it. Mica understands all those things. But it was still a selfish chance to expect Nico to stand still and wait for her. With his usual tone, Nico replied, No. He wouldnt miss her, he wouldnt visit her in America, and he wouldnt wait for her. The words are all backwards. Even Nico himself doesnt think he can do it. But who was going to let him know that what he felt now was the same as waiting for a spaceship in an airport, with no end in sight. Thats very humiliating. What was even more humiliating was that, even though he now felt like he had to wait for an airship at the airport, with no end in sight, he nheless waited. Early the next morning, it was Christmas Eve. As previously agreed, Nico and Mica were the only two people spending Christmas Eve together this year, therge vi was empty and unweing, and with Micas decision to leave for America, Christmas Eve became even colder. The white snow outside the house, which had set the mood for the New Year, now also made the vacation season unbearably cold. Mica got up at eight oclock and prepared a hearty breakfast as usual. Nico had also been awake for a long time, just lying dead in bed, not remembering. Only when Mica came to call him for breakfast, he got up without a word and washed himself in silence. Breakfast for two, rtively speechless. The winter days are short and pass quickly. Mica cooks three times a day, and Nico cant me her. But when it came to New Years Eve dinner, Nicos emotions seemed to have nowhere to vent, and by the end he was picking at the bones of his eggs, staring at the te of sweet and sour pork in front of him and frowning in disgust, Does your sugar cost nothing, or are you trying to make me diabetic in advance?N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Nico tossed the piece of sweet and sour pork on his chopsticks back onto the te and spat, Sweet snooze. Mica didnt get angry, knowing he was just taking advantage of these trivialities to vent his frustrations. After dropping his chopsticks, Nico got up and left the table. It wasnt until he reached the staircase and was about to go upstairs when Mica suddenly called out to him, Nico. Nico paused in his stride but did not turn around. Behind him, Mica said, Merry Christmas Eve. Nico clenched his fist, took a deep breath and walked up the stairs at a brisk, long-legged pace. Once in the studio, Nico called Campoverde. Terminate Micas agency contract with Amengual Pictures Group and have the termination contract drawn up and sent to Luna Bay immediately. Campoverde was stunned and caught off guard, but didnt dare ask why: But Mr. Nico, its Christmas Eve and thew is on leave. Nico was not in a good mood and ordered in a cold voice: Then call him at the office now, and donte back to work after New Years Eve if you dont. is so inhumane! Nico stays in the studio. Mica cut up a te of fruit and thought about sending him off once, but when she got to the door and was about to knock, she thought better of it. Perhaps it would be wise to let him calm down on his own for a while. At ten oclock that night, Mica went off alone to wash up and go to bed first. In the middle of the year, Campoverde came to the house once, unbeknownst to her. At eleven-thirty at night, Mica was awake in her bed. In half an hour, it would be New Years Day. But New Years joy was not something she could feel at all, because of the separation that followed. At eleven forty-five, the bedroom door was finally pushed open. Nico walked in. Two contracts in hand. Before Mica knew what they were, he was already standing by the window handing her the two contracts, his face cold and calm, unable to tell whether he was happy or angry, and his voice calm and unperturbed: As soon as you sign these two termination contracts, you will no longer be an artist of the Amengual Pictures Group, and you will no longer have any agency contract with you. You can go to anypany you want. Mica sat on the bed and silently looked at the termination contract in her hand. After a long moment of silence, Nico frowned slightly and said charmingly, Consider it a Christmas Eve present. No red envelope for you this time. Mica squeezed the two termination contracts tightly together, the warmth in her heart on the verge of overflowing. When Nico pulled away, Mica embraced him, her red lips pressed against his thin ones, kissing him, passionately and wildly. Nico thought to himself that it was really ridiculous and living again that a Christmas Eve gift for his wife was a long-distance ticket away from him, with an unknown departure time. So as he kissed, he couldnt resist biting Mica hard again and again, wanting her to taste the pain too. As her fingers tightened on the bed, Mica tilted her chin and pretty gooseneck and whispered firmly in his ear, Ill be back, wait for me. Now thats not lip service. To Nico, she was just a thick cocoon holding him in ce. Waiting for her? he thought with contempt. Anyone who waits is a son of a bitch. A room of intense sparks. It was Micas most intense and fiery gift to Nico before she left. Its also a way to keep him in mind. This woman, really bad, so bad that she had to leave and he couldnt stop thinking about her. Chapter 1104: The thought will echo (2) The day Mica left was the eighth day of the new year. Nico had prepared for a months vacation well in advance, thinking that Mica would have a rare opportunity to take a vacation in The Holy City, and had organized the entire trip and itinerary for this half month. But who knew that Mica would leave not only The Holy City, but also the country, for a period of up to two years. Nicos ticket for the trip was not taken out after all. The idea was to take Mica on a driving trip to the Alps. On the morning of the 8th, Nico left the vi early. Mica was on an afternoon flight and was in no hurry. But in the morning, Mica doesnt even have time to prepare breakfast before Nico has left for work. On day 8, Nico avoided Mica like a snake. The flight was at 3 p. m. and it was Campoverde who drove Mica to the airport. On the way to the airport. Finally, Mica couldnt resist asking, Really Mr. Nico you have nothing to tell me?. Campoverde coughed slightly and unconsciously nced at Mica in the rearview mirror, not knowing whether to say something or not, stumbled and said, Yes, yes there is. Micas eyes flickered slightly, What?.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Miss Mica, Mr. Nico asked me to bring you a message: instead of wishing you smooth sailing in a life that is not meant for everything, ride the waves. At these words, Campoverde couldnt help but cough some more. I thought, Mr. Nicos parting words are so impersonal, so literary. Mica was silent for a moment, her eyes shining with a hint of loss, but she asked, undeterred, Thats it? Thats it? No, no more. The blessing, as if from a mutual friend, was subtle and indifferent. Campoverde couldnt resist, cleared his throat a couple of times,ughed dryly a couple of times to lighten the mood and saidfortingly, Mr. Nico is quite busy today, he, he had already asked me to postpone his afternoon meeting and he said he woulde and drop you off at the ne, but it turned out, it turned out there was a negotiation he had to be in, an important case, he had to be in. So so I just Bullshit. Campoverde mentally cursed himself for farting. Today he expressly asked Mr. Nico if he wanted to spend time firing Miss Mica, and what did Mr. Nico reply, with an expressionless and resolute answer, no. Oh, followed by, why would I send a woman who is leaving me? Can you say that to Miss Mica? Of course not. Mica knew Campoverde was lying in good faith: If Mr. Nico really wanted to turn me in, he couldnt have prevented it even if an awl fell from the sky. said Campoverde, rubbing his nose awkwardly and without catching. Campoverde handed Mica her ticket after dropping her off at the airport, Miss Mica, thats all I have for you, have a good trip. Mica nodded and let out augh, Thank you. As Mica turned around to enter the waiting room, Campoverde called out to her again. Miss Mica! said Campoverde, striding over, I can understand that Mr. Nico didnte to see you off, probably because he didnt want to see you off personally. In fact, before New Years Eve, Mr. Nico had nned to take half a months vacation and take you with him to the Alps, but who knows, youre going to the United States of America. Mica frowned slightly, Alpina? He didnt tell me. The first girl Mr. Nico has been attracted to is Mr. Mica, who has been with Mr. Nico all these years. The only thing Mr. Nico did in the past was frolic with you, and only you he made you reveal his identity, identify himself, and also hang around for so many years. If it was any other girl, would it have taken Mr. Nico four years? Thats not even a year. But I really didnt expect Mr. Nico to do this to Senorita Mica, and Senorita Mica is still willing to let herself go. Even Campoverde, is starting to put up with Nico. Mica hooked her lips into a shallow curl and said nothing, just reminded in a warm voice, Mr. Campoverde, please take care of Mr. Nico while Im gone. I will. With nothing more to say, Mica turned around and carried her carry-on suitcase into the waiting room. One day she will set foot on this earth again, and prove to everyone with time and deeds that leaving now is only for a better reunion. There is nothing to regret. Still undeterred, Campoverde shouted at Micas back, Miss Mica is not really afraid that Mr. Nico will be taken away by another? Thats the threat of retention. Mica just smiled softly, raised her hand and waved Campoverde behind her, without looking back. -Hell be back, as expected. The news of the termination of Micas contract with the Amengual Pictures Group exploded immediately on the news. It is undoubtedly a giant melon, gigantic, for the many people who eat it. Wasnt she in love with that prince, why did she suddenly break her contract? Hahahahahahahaha ah nothing like sleeping. Of course she did, divided. We, Mica, just decided to go to Hollywood, so jetsetters can be as sour as they want! Mica just left the Amengual Group, but she didnt break up with Mr. Nico. Ohhhh the niggas started out saying that Mica was rted to Mr. Nico because of resources, now that Mica has voluntarily terminated her contract and gone to develop somewhere that has nothing to do with Mr. Nicos resources, dont the niggas feel sore in the face? Your Mica sure knows how to y, after fishing several resources from great movies of that prince and after using them, she kicked off to the United States of America. Woc! Is that prince stupid for letting Mica leave Amengual Group Studios so easily withoutining if he really took advantage of being kicked out? People just leave to have a better future, lemon elves are also sour to leave people speechless, whats wrong with people going to higher ces, whats wrong with going to the top, you can go to Hollywood and you dont, whats wrong with that big face? Its obvious Mr. Nico wants to let her go, otherwise you think Mica would have left.. Mr. Nico is not the type of person who wants to kill her for the rest of her life in the Amengual Group. It seems to me that the two of them ended up using each other and broke their contract peacefully or parted peacefully. And as Mr. Nicos first NNNNN girl, its very normal to give her some resources and a push or something after the breakup. Its giving Mica a chance to go Hollywood, which is a bit of a mouthful. But its not surprising, because Mica is very pretty and more or less desirable for Mr. Nico. Im thinking that Mica has been so hacked that she has left Mr. Nicos shelter and gone off on her own. And then the young wife will go win a posthumous award in Hollywood and thene home and marry Mr. Nico. emmmAm I the only one who thinks so? Yes, youre the only one who thinks so. Retard upstairs, you can go write a Mary Sue romance book. I really feel like Mica and Mr. Nico are in love with each other. That kind of look cant fool anyone. A passerby took a video of them on a date earlier and posted it on the B site to edit, its really good together, so striking, it feels like a really divine couple, looking at each other with stars in their eyes. I feel really sorry for them if they break up. I didnt like Mica originally, Im a fan of her CP. Y1S1, Mica and Nico really look good together, and its a rare sight in the entertainment industry to see a man and a woman with such high matching facial values. Moreover, they are so strong that even though its a fake contract, it looks like a real rtionship. The girl is so pretty and the guy is so handsome that anyone would be attracted to her. If we really break up, let everyone be happy. Hey, its another day of not believing in love. When that prince dominant day official announcement, the Twitter system are whole down, I had thought this only time really rich love is nothing. There is to scold, praise and sigh for the Inte. Thework is in its own way. The news that Mica is set to sign with Universal Pictures continues to bomb in and out of the ring. Those in the industry knew Mica was an artist with a bright future, but they didnt expect Micas springboard to be so dangling. The Scandinavian scene is legendary for being the first female artist to go to Hollywood at such a young age, in her early 20s. Many people in the industry have assessed Micasmercial value and the bottom line is that God has given Mica a wless and cinematically ssy face, a face made for film, with a story written in her eyes, a tall body and spiritual acting skills, and it may not be a pipe dream to go international. Being spotted by Universal Pictures was as unexpected as it was expected. After all, Mica is an actress who has been praised by some of the best directors in the world, such as Almazan and Cerro. Mica is really gone. But in the Moon Bay vi, her objects are everywhere, and every little detail shows that she owns the vi. At first, Nico threw one or two points. But little by little, when she opened the closet, she saw her clothes, and when she looked into the yard, she saw her acacias, and once in a while, when she wanted to cook and eat, even the dishes were bought by her, and she would break one or two of them in anger. After that, it was a no-brainer to ept a house with such a Mica atmosphere. To eradicate this woman from the house once and for all, but you cant dig up the innocent acacia too. Nico feels that he is kind, being a human being and hating who he hates, not things that are irrelevant. Like his clothes, the dishes he had bought, his acacia, all innocent, he wouldnt bother with the things that are not things. Mica never calls him voluntarily or contacts him to talk to him, but every night she tells him on WhatsApp Nico, good night. Every day, rain or shine. Although there is a time difference of more than ten hours, this does not prevent Nico from having onest ray of hope in his despair. Although, in his arrogance, he never bothered to say goodnight back. Thus, Micas dialogue sprawls across the screen and it is impossible to finish turning the pages. Everything: Nico, good night. As if she owed him something. As if she was in love with him without being reciprocated. This allowed Nico to achieve barely a glimmer of mental equilibrium. You have to keep waiting for me to say goodnight every night, dont you? It was then that Nico realized, in hindsight, that it was much easier to find excuses to wait than to give up. Chapter 1105: When you think about it, you’ll remember (3) After Micas departure, Nicos dinners suddenly increased. In fact, with Nicos position and the influence of the Amengual Group consortium in The Holy City and, indeed, in the country, there is no need to jump on anyones bandwagon through dinners and nudges. At a dinner party, there are three broad categories of entrepreneurs. The first type is the small businessman who lives on the edge, relying on countless meals and superficial acquaintances to refresh his presence, making nodding friendships with people one level above him, and then asking for favors that can be done by asking and nodding. The second type is the pseudo upper ss that surrounds the third type of people, those who are way above the middle ss but dont make it to the top, whose talents and skills dont support their growing ambitions, who have tens of millions of dors, who are already giants to themon man, but who still struggle every day between bankruptcy and shaky profits, making a nice profit one quarter and expecting a loss the next. To the true giants, these people are but a drop in the bucket and theirpanies are as easy to crush as an ant. The third group of people is the upper ss, like Nico, who has achieved total freedom from wealth. This is the type of person who is the center of attention and the object of adoration at all the drinking and dinner parties, because this is their god of wealth. asionally, there is a fourth type of person who appears at the drinks and dinners, and that is the escort flower. They usually disguise themselves as celebrities, mingle with big shots of all kinds, drink and y with them, and their goal is simple: to catch a big shot that will allow them to live the rest of their life in luxury, whether the big shot has a wife or not is not important. What matters is whether the money in this big shots pockets will be given to them as part of the cake.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Nico loved to have fun, but not this kind of boring drinking and dinner party, it was about his own siblings forming a party. Buttely, Adam, the old man, has found a daughter from somewhere, and the little motherless girl is always crying and waiting to be fed, and Adam is working and babysitting, and seems to be doing well, but now hes gone. Salomon is shooting all over the world, threatening to leave his more eternal youth behind in his films. Matthew, ying hide-and-seek with his fat fiancee, has forgotten him as a person. As for Rabagos sudden disappearance , Nico doesnt know what to think. He had been Savannas tutor for a while, but after Savanna entered college, he simply disappeared. Mica went running again. Nico just became an empty nester. The food tasted like wax. At the next table, a business owner came over to make a toast, which Nico didnt notice at first because there were so many people jumping on him and it wasmon for him to forget about the noble people. But today, it was different. The boss was carrying a woman who looked familiar to Nico and was even rted to him, and she walked towards him from across the table with a smile on her face. The owner of Fregoso Group, while holding his ss, introduced Nico: Mr. Nico, long time no see, let me introduce you, this is CarlitaMr. Fregoso, General Manager of Pasqual Floor Heating. Before the owner of Fregoso Group could finish his introduction, Nico said in a cold and inexpressive voice, Do we know each other well? The owner of the Fregoso Group was stunned. It stood to reason that this Mr. Fregoso was at least Mr. Nicos own mother, so how could Mr. Nico be so disrespectful. Just because Carlita was Mr. Nicos biological mother, he helped bring her into the family, but he yed it safe, thinking that if he unknowingly softened the rtionship between mother and son, there would be no limit to what Nico could bring to the Fregoso Group in the future. But Grupo Fregosos owner is unsure of the degree of mother-son enmity between Nico and Carlita. After Nicos cold face, Carlita pulled herself together and instead of the embarrassment of being left out, she extended her hand towards Nico and said with a soft smile, Nico, its been a long time. Nico grimaced with the corners of his lips, his eyes not resting on Carlita, and said in avish, nonchnt manner, Needless to say, its been a long time for people I shouldnt have seen again, because theres no expectation of seeing each other again, and its better not to see each other in this life to have a quiet life. Carlita swallowed saliva, keeping a decent smile on her face, and said, Just think of it as a business partnership, no need to talk about the past or the mother-son rtionship, there is nothing to talk about between us, Pasqual floor heating has done well abroad in recent years, and has also sessfully entered the huge domestic market, talk about profits, arent you interested? Pasqual underfloor heating. It would be unrealistic to say that Nico doesnt care if Carlita remarries after leaving The Amengual Family. Nico was casually following how charismatic Carlitas second husband was to rival Efrain. But the answer is that thats all. Pasqual underfloor heating had good prospects and a good market at the beginning of the business, but with the rise of the underfloor heating industry, Pasqual has not been at the forefront of price and reputation, and its inadequate positioning has long since fallen out of fashion. If he was right, now, Carlita was approaching him, the child he had abandoned, with contacts, only to jump on his bandwagon and give him a piece of candy he hadnt received as a child, to willingly swallow Pasquals mess for a huge sum of money. But theres no one in the world that stupid, and even if there were, it wouldnt be him, Nico. Pasqual has no interest in talking as far as Im concerned. Nico looks straight at Carlita with an indifferent, cold smile in the corner of his eyes, an aristocratic air about him, but an aristocratic air that is also filled with a coldness he cant afford. The ten-year-old boy abandoned by Carlita is now a determined business tycoon at the top of the pyramid, just like Efrain, the man he remembers as a man with no sense of warmth and stunning beauty. Excessively perfect, Carlita was pressured to choose Pasqual Olivarez, who had only her eyes and her heart. But the source of all the evil was never Efrains perfection, but Carlitas irresponsibility in her waywardness and debauchery. Carlita gagged, inexplicably flustered by Nicos questioning, her eyes sharp as a hawks. Nicos eyesnded on the Fregoso Group boss, Youve managed to get me to stay for a meal I was only halfway through. I was in a good mood and youve ruined it. The voice is light, no emotion of joy or anger is audible, but between the words, it is sharp and harsh. The owner of the Fregoso Group was shaking with fear and breaking out in a cold sweat on the sidelines. Nico nonchntly picked up the coat from the back of the chair and slung it over his shoulder with his opposite hand, his long legs strode confidently toward the outside of the booth, Campoverde, lets go. Campoverde followed with a stiff finger behind him, pointing at the eyeless thing that is the head of the Fregoso Group. Carlita gave chase. In the hotel hallway. Carlita called out to him, Nico, I didnt want to go to all this effort to see you, I just wanted to see you and Savanna, Im a mother and thats all I want now, cant you satisfy me? Even if I am indifferent to you, I am still your mother. I know you cant reconcile with me now, but can you give me a little chance to make it up to you and Savanna? Nicos frown suddenly rxed as he found Carlitas words overly ridiculous. A baby needs to be breastfed until its a year old, you dont breastfeed it until its a year old, and then when it turns thirty, youe and say youre going to make it up to it. mrs. Carlita, arent you being excessively ridiculous? Make up for it? Hes an adult in his thirties and stillcking Carlitas motherly love? Nicos words were so revealing and unrelenting that Carlitas face reddened and she felt embarrassed as she was unable to take any steps. Nico looked down and straightened his twins, ignoring his embarrassment, and got the better of himself, saying, You came to talk to me about buying Pasquals mess. If you had asked me for help, perhaps I would have helped you and Pasqual, after all, you were my mother, and I would not have wanted to see you live the rest of your life in an excessively miserable way, not even for the sake of maternal-filial blood. But you, in the name of taking care of me and Savanna, you came to me and treated me like a fool trying to get what you wanted from me. When I was ten years old, after my father died, the day you followed Pasqual, Grandpa said you wouldnte back, I didnt believe him, I chased you out of the house in my slippers, chasing your car all the way, my slippers fell off, the soles of my feet rubbed everywhere, I didnt believe you didnt see me in the rear view mirror chasing me, but your car, it didnt even stop for a second. I often wonder if I wouldnt hate you so much now if your car had even stopped for a moment when I was chasing you barefoot. I hate enough to pay attention to Pasquals underfloor heating, just because I dont see it getting any better, and I wish it would go bankrupt and close sooner rather thanter. So how could I have helped you close this mess?. Dream on. The corners of Nicos lips turned upward, demonic, cold and evil. Carlita swallowed saliva, pinched her fingertips in her palm and said stiffly, What if I opened the door and begged you now to finance Pasqual? Nico smiledzily, his face was soft, but he said the cruelest and most indifferent thing: I had even hoped you would be sincere ining to me to apologize, to make amends for your mistake, but it seems I was wrong, I had underestimated how despicable a mother can be to her own child after all. Carlita stiffens in her seat. Nico took two steps away, remembered something else and turned to warn, Mica is my man, you better keep your hands to yourself or Im not sure what will happen to you and Pasqual. Thest time Mica was hacked all over the inte, it was Carlita who was behind the scenes. Nico didnt intervene at the time because, after all, she was her birth mother and he always wanted to give her thest p on the wrist before she did anything more than that. Bute to think of it, thatst part of the face is not hers to keep. Chapter 1106: Do you think L.A. has such bright stars? (1) It waste afternoon when we left lunch. Early spring in the Holy City is always warm but not cold. Nico stood on the hotel promenade and looked up at the sky, which was very dark. The air is still eerily cold and dreary from the winter. Campoverde stopped the car, got out and opened the door to the back seat, only to see Nico standing in front of the hotel with a momentary wobble. Campoverde called out to him, Mr. Nico? Get in the car. With one hand in his pocket, Nico didnt rush into the car and instead said something off-handed, Its springtime, why is it still so dark? Campoverde didnt think anything of it, just smiled and joked, The darker the sky, the brighter the stars are. Do you think there are stars that bright in Los Angeles? Campoverde replied without thinking, Los Angeles is a Mediterranean climate, mild, dry and less rainy year-round, sunny year-round, and on a good day, the stars in that part of the Los Angeles sky should be brighter than at home. I want you to talk more. Nico shot him a look before getting into the car with a cold, cloudy face. Campoverde: Oh, Los Angeles Are you thinking about Miss Mica? The ckmercial vehicle moves smoothly. Nico hadnt had too much to drink tonight, but not too little either, he was slightly drunk. Campoverde stole a nce at him from the rearview mirror, staggered for a moment and said, Mr. Nico, I remember your birthday is in two days, the thing is that you are not busy these days, why dont I book you a ticket to Los Angeles to see Yan Xiao Before Miss Micas title could be uttered, Nico had already spoken with a sour face, I never have birthdays, didnt you know that? Damn, what a night to hit the beam repeatedly! Its not even as urate as a minesweeper! Nico closed his eyes and leaned back in the back seat, eyes closed, unhappy and wretched in a way that made Campoverde feel on tenterhooks. Saying something or remaining tight-lipped and silent is a question for Campoverde. Nico had a leave me alone look on his face and Campoverde had to shut his mouth, not daring to say anything else. In the back seat, Nico was always distracted. Maybe it was the frustration of running into Carlita at dinner tonight, or maybe it was Campoverdes insensitive mention of Mica. Nico frowned and pulled out his phone, opening WhatsApp, swiping his finger and finally tapping on Micas WhatsApp. As usual, Mica bid him goodnight, but never replied. The mans long, slender fingers typed into the input box: good night. He tapped his long finger on the top of the submission and, after a long pause, finally edited the word good night, exited and closed it. As I cannot see you, it is better not to return, as it is useless to miss you. He wished, more than anything else, that she would press herself against his chest, look at him, squint her eyes and smile at him and say, Good night, Nico. Then cuddle and sleep. He was across the ocean. Nine oclock in the morning in Los Angeles. Mica sends goodnight on WhatsApp, when in fact she is in a situation where it is the good morning and the time difference between Los Angeles and The Holy City is fifteen hours. In other words, it had just dawned on Micas side when night fell on Nicos side. But ording to Nicos nighttime routine, he couldnt be sleeping at those hours, so he never answered his WhatsApp messages, not because of jetg, but simply because he didnt want to or didnt know how to. This is the second month that Mica has been away from Nico. Fifty-eight days and nine hours. Although Mica is confident, she is no longer sure when she is separated from the other side of the ocean. In the Los Angeles home where Mica now lives, there is a calendar on the table, and for every day that passes, Mica tears off a calendar. Micas heart calmed a little as the calendar got thinner and thinner. But with a calendar this thick, cant you wait until itspletely broken to see it? If he doesnte to see her, then theres nothing wrong with her going to see him. Mica looks at the calendar and realizes that Nicos birthday is in two days. Strangely, she never seemed to remember her birthday when she was around him, nor did she give him one, and Nico, who was so calcting with his feelings, didnt get mad at her for forgetting his birthday. When Mica arrived in Los Angeles, she quickly signed a contract with Universal Pictures and worked with her agent Kelly for two months to work out a deal. Kelly is a Scandinavian who has been in the Hollywood economy for over ten years and has been in Los Angeles since she was 20 years old. ording to Kelly, she has devoted all of her best youth to thend of Hollywood. Kelly is a highly regarded top-notch agent at Universal Pictures, and has single-handedly brought up several Oscar winners over the past decade. As for Mica, Kelly admires her and rightly so, its been a long time since weve seen a Scandinavian actress of Micas aptitude and unique profile. As a Scandinavian, Kelly naturally loves her country more than blondes, and would of course prefer the Scandinavian actress to go international and win a few Oscars. At nine-thirty, Kelly appeared at Micas door and rang the doorbell. Honey, open the door, what are you doing? Its nine-thirty, its time for us to go to the set! Standing in the doorway, on her hated feet, right after yelling, Kelly picked up the phone and got back to talking to someone in the industry on the phone in an extremely flirtatious and soothing voice. Busy takeoff. Mica hurried to open the door. When the door opened, Kelly saw Mica in her pajamas, eyebrows raised, and she didnt even have time to switch between English and Chinese, spitting out a mix of Northeastern and Los Angeles ents, Miss, why dont you change? You think the crew is your home? That you cane and go as you please? If the director has an aunt today, youll be finished. Aunt? Do male directors still have the rule? Kelly pushed Mica into the closet, Get changed! You have three minutes, okay? Mica signaled OK and Kelly stood outside the checkroom waiting. Mica was changing in the checkroom as she argued with Kelly, Kelly, can I take two days off tomorrow? Kellys eyebrows furrowed like two caterpirs, You just walked onto the set, big sis! You just shot a scene and youre running off, what do you want the director and producer to think of you? Sister, do you still want to be in Hollywood?. Just two days, and when Ie back, Ill focus on work, okay?N?velDrama.Org (C) content. No! This is non-negotiable! By the way, are you going to take some time off toe home? Mica changed and came out of the checkroom, Yes, I want to take some time off to go home. What are you doing home, for your boyfriends birthday? Kelly made up a random rant, not expecting Mica to be really quiet. Kelly yelled, No way, sis, I really guessed it, didnt I, do you really have a boyfriend? Mica defaulted. Kelly looked at her and said, half jokingly and half seriously, Im not opposed to youing home for your boyfriends birthday, but you need to think hard about whether you want a short-lived love or a career that will be with you for the rest of your life. At your age, I understand, going home to spend a birthday with your boyfriend for two days in style and depravity may move your ego to tears, but honey, you should know that you may lose a great opportunity by going home for two days, and this opportunity may cause you to take a step forward in your career and win a little gold medal or something. Kelly is thirty-five years old, single, unmarried, a strong woman to the core, not maritalistic, career-oriented, and men are just a floating cloud in her eyes. Mica understands what she means and, in the end, is also swayed by Kelly. She also hesitated. Indeed, it was very unprofessional, unmotivated and apocryphal to have to take time off to go home right after joining the group. Kelly looked at her, reached out and patted Micas shoulder, and said lightly and meaningfully, Youngdy, I would advise you not to pretend to work hard, because the results dont follow. Sometimes you strive for what you want the least in order to get what you want the most. You have taken some time to go home to spend your boyfriends birthday, you can go, I wont stop you, but dont cry to me if you lose something. You have a very rare opportunity, hold on to it. Chapter 1107: Do you think L.A. has such bright stars (2)? On the night of Nicos birthday, he drank a lot of wine with Matthews boy before heading back to Vi Luna Bay. As the valet drove the car to the gate, he was stopped by a female figure. The chauffeur didnt expect a figure to suddenly emerge from the darkness, so he hurried to hit the brakes, but the high-end model had good braking performance, so he didnt hit it. Nico leaned back, head slightly drunk, and was about to scold the valet for not being able to drive when he looked up and saw a slender, somewhat familiar figure. The headlights red on the woman. Nico had a momentary illusion. But when you look again, its not. The woman in front of the car was too far removed from the one he remembered, both in appearance and temperament. Nico stepped hesitantly out of the car, resting a hand nonchntly on the door, frowning at the sight of Kemena standing in front of the car and saying impatiently, Are you trying to get in front of my car or do you want to die? The tone of voice is fierce. The Holy City is slightly chilly on a March afternoon. Kemena was standing in the spring breeze wearing only a thin knit shirt, looking at Nico with a resigned look, Mr. Nico, I heard from my mother that today is your birthday, so I came to your house as soon as I got out of school today and waited for you. Mr. Nico, I came to celebrate your birthday. Kemena, with a cake in her hand, smiled again and said gently to Nico, Mr. Nico, this is a cake I made with my own hands. Nico was getting more and more annoyed. Although Mica and Kemena were not born of the same mother, they were born of the same father. It would have been nice if Kemenas clinging to him had been exchanged with Micas cold nature. But Nico feels otherwise, shes a bitch, she just likes Micas nasty personality. There are so many lovely people that Micas nasty personality is a rarity. Nico raised his eyes, although he didnt like Kemena, but Kemena made him a cake at the door on this cold day, he didnt bother to say anything nasty, I dont eat cake,e back. How about making me a meal for Mr. Nico, who must not have eaten welling home from work sote? Ive learned a lot of dishes from the chef since I went to college, so Ill make them for Mr. Nico Nico didnt have much patience and got bored, You dont understand humannguage or something, get out of my way and go away!. Kemena stood there, aggrieved by Nico, almost crying, looking at him with red eyes and saying, Do I really dislike Mr. Nico that much? My sister left Mr. Nico to go to Hollywood . Whats so good about Mica? Shes just a gold digger who uses Mr. Nico and then throws him out. Shut the fuck up! Kemenas call waspletely aimed at Nicos gun and ignited anger in his heart. He could have thought Mica was bad because of this and that, and he could have said that Mica was a heartless little wolf who used him and then abandoned him. He himself could say those things, but not others. Anyone who said it would be offending his scales. Tonight Mateo had a few sips of wine and his words got out of hand, calling Mica a gold digger without a conscience, and he got punched in the face by Nico, all in Mateos face. Nico is a protector and never makes sense. Even if Matthew spoke up for him and helped him spit on Mica, that wouldnt work. He said it was aint and when people said Mica, they were attacking her. Nico got into the car angrily, mmed the door shut and yelled at the valet, Drive!. Kemena still standing in front of the front of the car blocking the road. Nicos face was expressionless: Push through, and Ill be on the hook if you die. The valet honked his horn and drove past, and Kemena had to regretfully pull away. The gates of the vi, open, and close again as the cars enter. Kemena is isted outside the vi gates. Nico was a bit hot from the wine and did not rush into the house when he arrived, he sat on the patio swing with a thin white shirt and hanging. The swing under the acacia tree, swinging and swinging, Nico leaned on the white iron-carved swing, looking at the acacia tree sprouting high above, and muttered in a lifeless voice, If you donte back, Ill dig up your tree and cook it as medicine. He would like to see if this broken Hop Sing can ease the pain of lovesickness. Women are liars. Nicos two long legs point to the ground and he is sitting on the swing, which doesnt match his temperament. He looks like an adult, but he sits wobbling like a lonely, arrogant child, cold and silent, but cute. He lies on his back on the swing, looks up at the stars and squirms and spits, L. A. is that good. Hollywood is just a shitty rural area, whats so good about it. Well, now theres not even a good night. Nico, yourepletely out of line. Nico leaned back on the swing in despair, thinking about that ungrateful girl and mentally cursing the hundreds of times he had neglected to wash his hair. Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Los Angeles, set. Micas cell phone had been missing since this morning. She looked for it for half a day, but it was on set and she didnt have time to y with it. After one scene, with her makeup still on, she looked at her watch and realized it was already past twelve oclock in the country. Nicos birthday is over. The blessing is alsote. Mica was rummaging through her dressing room backstage in search of her phone, when Kelly unhurriedly approached her and handed her her phone, Looking for this? Where did you find it? Kelly kindly admitted, I was afraid youd be stupid and think of going back to your boyfriends birthday, so this morning I took the phone from your purse and kept it in the safe all day. Mica picked up the phone, frowning and biting her lip as she red at her, Kelly, youre out of line! Kelly froze, not expecting Mica to react so badly. Hey, Im doing it for your own good! Do you have to be so insensitive? Mica left the set without removing her makeup, phone in hand. As she rushed off the set, it was already dark, a dozen hours after Nicos birthday, and Mica sat on the stairs holding her phone, suddenly feeling Savannas helplessness. Emotions that had been pent up for over two months burst inexplicably at this moment. Tears, churning, welled up in her eyes. Kelly chased after her and sighed when she saw her sitting up and unharmed, saying hatefully, Are you crying because you feel aggrieved that I confiscated your phone? Mica was not one to feel aggrieved so easily, but now, she really couldnt handle her emotions, she buried her face in her arms and choked her voice with sobs, I have no way to talk andmunicate with you in a pleasant voice now, leave me alone. Kelly looked at her andughed helplessly before stomping on her heels and sitting next to her, pulling a tissue out of her purse and handing it to her, joking, Dont cry, you have a scene to shoot tomorrow, how are you going to be on camera if youre crying your eyes out? The Hollywood post wont fix your puffy eyes and red blood. Mica wanted to cry, but was denied even the right to do so. Chapter 1108: Do you think L.A. has stars that bright? (3) In the two months Kelly has been with Mica, she has never seen Mica lose control of her emotions. As far as Kelly knows, Mica is a level-headed, sober girl, and always has been. Kelly looks at her with her chin up andughs, Ive never seen you like this before, and you seem to really like that boyfriend of yours from home. Are you that upset about missing his birthday? Mica gets angry and her words are inevitably whimsical: A working machine like you wouldnt understand. She came to Hollywood to get better and stronger because of Nico. So how could she not be sad to lose the excuse of having a rare connection with him. Shes not one to let go of her dignity, and she needs an excuse and an opportunity to go see Nico, and Nicos birthday is the perfect excuse. But this perfect opportunity is killed by Kelly. Although Micas character is immovable as a mountain, she cries with rage, and most of all, Savanna is helpless because she is too small and not strong enough to meet the people she wants to see whenever and wherever she wants. More than being angry at Kelly, she was angry at herself. She hated herself for being powerless now. She didnt want to choke on the phone if she could help it, shed rather buy an early morning ticket and go straight to Nico. Then she smiled and told him, Happy birthday, Nico. But it was such a simple and easy thing to do, and she couldnt do it. M icas tears kept falling indefinitely. Kelly smiled at her and said, Its such a beautiful day in Hollywood, even the night sky is clear and crisp at night, the stars are so bright and shining, and youre here crying with your head down, you might as well look up at the night view. Mica is in no mood for her toxic chicken soup. Kelly added, You say Im a cold work machine, but what kind of person starts out being a work machine, I was young too, Ive had urges like one time I wanted to fly home from a foreign country and go through the mountains just to spend my boyfriends birthday, Ive done all those things. Kelly recalled her childhood past and said, When I came to Los Angeles the first two years, I didnt know the city and almost broke my back watching Hollywood stars bow and curtsy, but foreigners didnt eat that up. I flew home from work for my boyfriends birthday, got chewed out by my boss, missed an artist agents notice, the restaurant I booked for my boyfriends birthday was overcrowded and I couldnt get a number so I couldnt cater to both of us. Thats when I told myself that to be free, you have to be strong. If you want to be free and uninhibited, and you want to see whoever you want whenever you want, you have to be powerful enough to say so. Otherwise, nothing gets done, its a mess.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Mica wiped away her tears and slowly came to terms with Kellys words, Micas voice trailing off a bit as she asked, Freedom? When I get my freedom and lose that person, I dont know if Im making the right decision or not. But if you had really decided in your heart that you were making the wrong choice, you wouldnt havee to Hollywood, you could have made it in the national entertainment industry, whats wrong with having nothing. Its a choice you make in your heart, so right or wrong, you will willingly pay for it. If you didnt want to, you wouldnt have met me, and you wouldnt be sitting here now arguing with me. Many choices are made in a persons life, and it is impossible to say what is right or wrong, but if you choose this path, it must be what you want, and what you want, even if you dont do it now, you will do itter. The choice is justified, there is no right or wrong. Micas confusion, little by little dissipates. Mica, actually there is no hard work in trying and enjoying the temporary loneliness, think of the days toe when you can approach the people you like step by step, when you can easily meet the people you like, and when you can have the things you like without any pressure, think of it this way, you will really get over it after a while. Youve already started, you cant fail half way through. Mica looked at Kelly and the tears that had stopped falling fell again, her nose shrunk slightly because she couldnt stop crying, she said with red eyes, But two years, thats a long time. Its only been two months and I feel like Im dying for him, Ive never missed someone like this, not even when I was away shooting for eight or nine months, I lost control like this, probably because I was sure hed always be waiting for me wherever I was. Mica couldnt hold back her sobs and her shoulders shook with them. I asked him to wait for me, but, on the other hand, I told myself that even I wasnt sure I would be able to return to my country in two years, so why would I ask him to wait for me? But I was too selfish to do that. I couldnt even congratte him on his birthday. I had never felt so frustrated, and now I realize that I am not omnipotent. For the first time in her life, Mica felt frustrated by her inability to do anything about it and felt that she had made her vige a terrible life. It was clear that she was winning at first, leaving Nico with so much conviction. But, after all, she had underestimated Nicos weight in her heart. It took Mica a moment to realize that someone she loved so much for being ipetent coulde to love someone so much. Love is deep and affectionate. If she now only assumed she had lost Nico, then she already felt the pain of a million deaths. Kelly reached out, stroked his hair and said quietly, If you really love this man and want to be well with him in the future, then for his sake, start now with hope, and those who are full of hope will be invincible. For the sake of his future good life. Mica cried again. Because as Kelly says, there seems to be no shortcut other than to turn her back. Just invincible, just invincible. The days of loneliness in Los Angeles pass slowly, but they also pass quickly. Mica has one day off a month in which she does nothing but write a handwritten love letter and send it to Nico the old-fashioned way. No email, no WhatsApp, no teleconnection, this love letter will be mailed across the ocean to Nico. Mica never expects to hear from him, because the business of liking and loving is a one-person thing. The following year, at the beginning of summer in The Holy City, Nico received a letter in the mail from Los Angeles. The handwriting of the letter is a dignified and elegant cursive script, few lines long, but with deep meaning. Its barren, not an inch of grass. And then you came to walk here. The miraculous growth of all things. Here is my heart. Nico looked at it I dont know how many times, smiling with the corners of his lips at his temples. The paper is almost worn out from ying with it. In the midst of such a monotonous and boring wait, a love letter was able to cajole Nico into waiting willingly. Even he despises himself for his hatred. Knowing full well that this was nothing more than a means for the woman to ensnare him. But the thought that she was still willing to go to the trouble of circling him could not be stopped. Nico is someone who rarely puts romance on his lips and is not one for pretense. But she couldnt resist grabbing a pen and also writing a few lines in flowing but firm cursive at the bottom of the letters nk page. Here is my heart, where everything grows. And then you came to walk here. It is barren, and not an inch of grass grows. There is only room for you. As an answer. But that answer, it was stone. Nicos not going to be stupid enough to mail it. If she wants to see it, shell see it for herself. Something like mailing a love letter is too pretentious for him. Chapter 1109: Seeing you and having a happy heart (1) In the middle of summer, the courtyard is filled with fragrant acacia trees with their branches full of acacia blossoms. Nico takes a few pictures of thendscape at hand. I wanted to keep it private, but I wanted to show someone the great view of the courtyard, so I posted my first friend. Not that I do either. Also posted andscape photo of an acacia tree, living like a retiree. Its not like being flirted with by Matthews in thements section. Campoverde went so far as to clearly tell Nico: Mr. Nico, there is actually a feature on WhatsApp where this friend is only visible to one person. Nico: This is the sixth year that Mica has known Nico. Mica feels for Nico like an old lover and an old friend she hasnt seen in a while. From the uncertainty and confusion at the beginning of my time in Los Angeles, I have slowly be more determined and clear. This was the year that No War in the Middle was released in the American film market, at a time when the industry was booming and the film was receiving excellent reviews, and a new Eastern face like Mica was fresh and dazzling to foreign eyes. No More War in the Middle was nominated for both Cannes and the Oscar, for which Mica was nominated for Best Actress. Micas influence is beginning to expand in the countrys entertainment industry. Mica left Nicos big tree and the countrys capital and resources to go to Hollywood, a ce she was unfamiliar with, when she was not well received by all. As much as the media and paparazzi smeared her, when she was powerful, all entertainment media issued circrs in which the Scandinavian actress was unconsciously praised. This was the year Mica made her mark in Hollywood. Micas other film, Guess, made in Los Angeles, won the Oscar for Best Picture. From the Oscar nomination for Best Actress, the news also exploded like a bombshell in the national entertainment scene, where it had been too long since a Scandinavian actress had won an Oscar. Throughout the year, Mica appeared on the covers of several foreign fashion magazines. With a seal of approval, Mica is like a legend. You work hard as a star, like a wild wind, beautiful and brave. The best qualification.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. At the end of the same year, Mica was selected as the tenth most beautiful face in the world, bing the first Nordic Disney princess. The road to the stars is open and endless. In two years, Mica has given the most satisfying response day and night. As a rarity, shees fiercely and fearlessly to the pound. The female stars of the circle are in awe. There are many talented people in this world, many people who work hard, many people who are stunningly beautiful and many people who have the qualities of perseverance. but when you add up all these wonderful exteriors and virtues, they be a handful of people. Mica, however, has be many stacked beauties. Strong and amazing. Two years is a long and lonely time for Mica, but it is also a short time. On Christmas Eve that year, Kelly gave her an early Christmas Eve present, smiling as he handed it to her and saying, From now on, youre free again. Mica opened the gift box and inside was a ne ticket home. Mica had temporarily said goodbye to her home in Los Angeles, where she had lived for two years. She was homesick for the city of Los Angeles, a ce in Hollywood with mountains and water, but never as much as she wanted to return to The Holy City. He took only one assistant with him and kept a very low profile. His return trip was not revealed to the media, he only wanted to return to La Ciudad Santa discreetly and secretly and then create a surprise. Two years after leaving The Holy City, even the tips of my heart trembled as I boarded the ne. It had been two years since she had seen her grandmother, she had called her to check on her health, she had given her a lot of money, she had had Pastora visit her in the field, she had talked to her grandmother by video, and she was fine, but Mica was still unsure. On the ne, the young assistant said excitedly, Mica, Ive asked my boyfriend to pick me up at the airport, but dont worry, Ive gotten a babysitter and everything, Im going out with my boyfriend tonight. Mica smiled warmly, Come on, its been a long time since youve seen your boyfriend, hasnt it?. Yes, its been over two months since I told, by the way Mica, I heard from Sister Kelly a while ago that you have a boyfriend too, will your boyfriend being to pick you up when the nends tonight? Mica, slightly embarrassed, rubbed her neck and smiled dryly, I didnt tell him, I wanted to surprise him. Mica how long has it been since youve seen your boyfriend? Mica thought for a moment and said, Counting, its been seven hundred and fifty-six days. Mica looked at the time on her watch again and smiled faintly, With todays fifteen hours, that would be seven hundred and fifty-six days, fifteen hours and forty-five minutes. The young assistant marveled, Mica, how do you remember so well?. Mica arched her eyebrows and merely let out a slightugh, He probably liked it too much. The young assistant said incredulously aside, If its more than seven hundred days, is it two years without seeing each other? Two years without seeing him Will he still be waiting for you? The young attendant wondered if the boyfriend had cheated on her numerous times. Mica spat out brashly, He will be. The young assistant thought again, Yes, the girlfriend is Mica, after all, if I were Micas boyfriend, even if I didnt see her for two years, I wouldnt be able to give up on Mica, right? After all, there are not many women in this world who are more beautiful than Mica. Micaughed out loud, Youre pretty good at cajoling boyfriends with such talk, arent you? Yes, after all, Im usually at a distance, and Im not as prominent as Mica, so if Im not sweet, my boyfriend will go with someone else. Mica was thoughtful and humbly asked for advice, So you can teach me. Seriously, Queen of Shadows. Chapter 1110: Seeing you and having a joyful heart (2). The news of Micas low-key return to Spain was not revealed to any media, but one media outlet picked up on it and headlined Twitter. The number one search is: Mica has returned home today with a low profile. Mica, still on the ne, is still unaware of the news. Right now, in the warm winter sunshine of the La Vi Roucopound, a toddler holds a tablet and surfs the Inte, her short, white hands tapping images on the tablet. Paulita, who is two weeks old, holds up a tablet and asks Roberto, who is sunbathing next to her, Grandpa, do you think this chick is hot? Roberto looked with his presbyopia sses on and saw a beautiful young woman on a tablet that always looked familiar. This looks like some kind of movie star, doesnt it?. Paulita pursed her lips, blinked innocently at Roberto and said, not yet articte, Grandpa, her name is Mica and shes my idol. Puzzled, Roberto frowned and asked, What does idol mean? Idols Idols are the beans that Paulita likes. Robertoughed at the innocent, tender, serious look on his granddaughters face and reached out to stroke her little head. Paulita likes this aunt, huh?. Paulita nodded with her very serious little chin, Grandpa, I have liked this aunt for a long time, grandpa, I want daddy to bring this aunt home so we can have dinner and a drink together, is that okay?. Roberto choked, this Adam had taken Paulita on a few blind dates before, all of which Paulita had screamingly rejected, and it wasnt often that a woman could take a liking to Paulita. Roberto looked at Mica in the photo and saw that she was much prettier than the average woman, but looks were not the only thing that mattered, it was also a matter of character and family history, and that she took care of the children. It is not possible to find a stepmother who would abuse Paulita again, whom La Vi Rouco pampered in the palm of her hand. Seeing Robertos thoughtful silence, Paulita reached out her little hand and tugged on Robertos sleeve, saying in a milky voice, Abuelo, okay? Roberto smiled and said, Since our Paulita likes it, Ill ask someone to ask around. Vsco,e here, check this Mica, find out what kind of person she is, what family she is the daughter of, and what her character and family history is. Vsco stood next to the old man and said respectfully, President, I have heard of this Mica, she was an artist of the Amengual Group the first two years, but in thest two she has gone to Hollywood and made a name for herself, she is the pride of the Nordic actresses. The airport is already packed with fans. What a star. The old man was a little sad, A star is a little restless in the end, and her background is not innocent enough to be Paulitas mother. Actresses are too busy and are never very good with children. Vsco smiled, Thats true. But it would be nice if President Adam would bring Mica to y with the young girl, since he likes her so much. The little dwarf bean, who had been standing by Robertos leg, listened intently to their conversation, and when he got the important information, he blinked and scurried out of the house on two short lifting legs and ran out into the courtyard garden. The driver, Tio Facundo, was sitting by the flowerbeds yingndlord on his cell phone. When he saw Paulita arrive, he quickly put it away and asked her with a smile, What are you doing, little ancestral? Uncle Facundo, can you take Paulita to the airport? What? Youre alone, huh? Paulita smiled and said seriously, Yes, alone! Im going to see my idol! Tio Facundo, will you drive Paulita there? It was clear that she was asking for something, but the posture of this little bean was nothing like that of the one asking for something. Uncle Facundo was amused, Then Uncle Facundo wouldnt dare, if I lost you, wouldnt your grandfather and father have to kill me? Paulita wrinkled her little white eyebrows and stopped in front of Tio Facundo, not letting him go, her little milk voice quivering as she threatened, If you dont drive the car and take me to the airport, Ill have Grandpa throw you out too, Tio Facundo are you afraid?Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Uncle Facundo snorted withughter, Afraid, very afraid! But still, Tio Facundo cant take you to the airport. Hmph! Paulita was left clutching her little arms angrily. Tio Facundoughed and shook his head, sighing as he headed for the vi, This bear of a child, what a face. Uncle Facundo went to inform Roberto, who thought it was too dangerous for a two-year-old to go to the airport to chase a star and told Paulita to take a nap. Paulita stood stubbornly by the car and refused to leave, her little white eyebrows always furrowed as she nudged Roberto in the mouth and said, Hmmph, if Grandpa doesnt let Paulita go see her idol, Paulita doesnt sleep, eat, or drink her grandmother! Vsco alsoughed, The little girl wants to go chase the stars, Presidente, how about this, Ill take Paulita to the airport with Tio Facundo to see Mica, we are two adults with a little girl, there should be no problems. Roberto could do nothing with his granddaughter and pinched Paulitas little nose, affectionately telling her, If your daddy finds out you went to the airport to chase a star, helle back and beat you up! The little boy blinked and said righteously, Then dont tell Daddy, Grandpa! Daddy is very, very bad and Paulita will be very, very unhappy. Cry, cry. Roberto shook his head with a helpless smile and instructed, Vsco, you and Tio Facundo be sure to keep an eye on Paulita, the airport is crowded and you will be to me if you lose her. Yes, President. Micanded and took the VIPne. But to my surprise, as soon as they left the hallway, a crowd of fans approached. Mica! Over here! Over here! Mica pulled the brim of her ck baseball cap down on her head, but it still didnt stop the blinding shes. The young assistant shielded Micas side and said anxiously, Mica, go that way! No crowding! Dont take pictures! Security had not arrived and there were so many fans around that Mica was trapped for a while. When Mica looked down and tightened the brim of her hat, she noticed a small pink blob at the feet of the group of fans, who were looking at her with wide, adoring eyes, and Mica was on guard. Where did the little guye from. Dont squeeze, theres a baby! Mica rushed over and dragged Paulita to her side, Are you all right, little one? But Paulita threw her arms around Micas legs and said, Mommy! Hugs! Mica: Whats going on here? The surrounding fans were also confused, when did Mica have such a beautiful daughter? On the other hand, Paulitas little milk voice was still loud and clear: Hugs! I want a hug! The little ones tiny white hands tugged at the corner of Micas coat and she wiggled her little body toward Mica in a cute,manding way. Mica, not knowing what emotion she was feeling, or perhaps fearing a stampede, unconsciously picked up the little one. As soon as she took her in her arms, the little ones hands wrapped around her neck and she could not let go. Security soon arrived and, under their protection, Mica carried Paulita and her assistant to the subway garage shortly thereafter. Vsco and Tio Facundo also made their escape. Vsco went after her and politely said, Excuse me Miss Mica, this is our Miss, we almost lost her a moment ago, Miss,e home with us, leave it! If you make any more noise, the president of the board of directors will not be happy. Paulita closes her little hands around Micas neck and doesnte down, her little face brushing against Micas neck. Mica feared that the child had gotten lost with his mother and had met a trafficker, and that is why she clung so rigidly to his neck to ask for help, saying, This gentleman, this child doesnt seem to know you. Vsco froze, 80% of the time Mica had taken him for a trafficker, Miss Mica, Im really not a trafficker, this child is really the little girl from La Vi Rouco, Im her grandfathers assistant. But at this juncture, the more he exined, the darker it became. Mica looked defensively at Vsco and Uncle Facundo and gently asked the little boy in her arms, Small, do you know these two uncles? Paulita shook her head, unrecognizable, and just wanted to take Aunt Mica home for dinner. Mica looked at Vsco and Tio Facundo and decided to call the police to deal with them. Chapter 1111: When I see you, my heart rejoices (3) The superintendent took Vsco and Tio Facundo directly to the house to investigate. Paulita was also to be taken by the Superintendent, but Paulita hugged Mica and stubbornly said that Mica was her mother and refused to let go. In the car, Mica looked at the little bundle of milk next to her, as calm and collected as a young adult, and asked amusedly, Whats your name, boy? Quite boldly. Im not a kid anymore, Im two years old. And whats your name? Mica smiled at the cutie to the point of bursting small lump of milk. Paulita winked at her and ttened her little mouth as she asked, Are you asking me by my first name or my nickname? Whats your first name? The little girl replied with a pout, Paulita. The little girls pronunciation was still not precise enough for Mica to hear clearly, only that herst name was Fu. And your nickname? Such a lovely child, the nickname must be adorable. My name is Paulita. Paulita, very cute and adorable. Mica stroked the little head of the bundle and asked patiently, Paulita, sure, then tell Auntie what your mothers name is and where your family lives. Paulita said with a frown, My mother is on Mars! Shes not at home. Papa said it was too hot on Mars and she was too young to go to Mars to look for her mother. But he doesnt know when he will grow up, so he wants Aunt Mica to be his mother for a while! Mica was amused by Paulitas innocent words and snorted augh as she said softly, What about Paulitas daddy? Papa must be at home, right?. Papa went to earn money and went to the office every day to earn bills for Paulita to buy Grandma a drink. Mica nodded, feeling sorry for the boy, probably because his parents were not at home and did not take care of their children, which is why the boy almost had an ident when he ran away alone. And does Paulita know where the family lives? Paulita thought for a moment and then gestured with her two short little arms, I have a very, very big house with lots and lots of rooms and a garden, Aunt Mica, would you like toe home with me for dinner and supper? It seems that the boys family is quite wealthy. There are a lot of rich people in La Ciudad Santa, but there are only a few families with houses of this size, so its not a problem to go from house to house. Yes, but Aunt and Uncle Superintendent have to take Paulita home before we can go to Paulitas house to see Paulitas big house and go to Paulitas house for dinner and drinks. Paulita puffed out her little chest and said proudly, My daddys name is Adam! He said Paulita was lost, he said her name and sure enough she came home! Because theres no one who doesnt know my daddy!. Mica froze. This child, so young, is such a big mouth. Adam how does this name . ring a bell? Its a small world, going round and round and meeting Nicos best friends daughter. Mica let out augh and stroked Paulitas little head teasingly, Your father has quite a reputation, you really know each other, dont worry, Im sure I can take you home. Paulita hugged her little arms and said proudly, Of course my daddy is amazing! Aunt Mica, if you were my daddys wife, you wouldnt have to go to work and you could eat lots and lots of good food just ying at home with me! Micaughed and became interested in this little girl, So, your daddy is very nice, but why did you ask me to be your daddys wife? Arent you afraid that I will be your stepmother and treat you badly? Aunt Mica is beautiful, those aunts that grandfather found for my father are ugly as hell! Pfft. De, since he grew up as a face man, he still has yet to grow up, he wont marry at Tian Cais pace. Mica raised her hand and scratched Paulitas little nose, Naughty boy. Aunt Mica, so youve agreed to be Paulitas mother? Not this one. . Paulita furrowed her little white eyebrow in disbelief and asked, Why, my father is so handsome and handsome, every woman in La Ciudad Santa wants him! The young attendant sitting in the front row was also amused by the boy and let out augh, Are all kids these days so outrageously loudmouthed? Are all the women in The Holy City like their father? Im going to dieughing. Mica alsoughed and asked curiously, How do you know that all the women in La Ciudad Santa like your father? Paulita rightly said, My dad said so!.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Oh, Adam really is so self-absorbed, more so than Nico was. I dont like your father. So what, I cant be your mother either. Paulita asks, And who do you like, better than my dad? My dad is the most handsome and richest man in the universe. I like him, your dads brother. Mica winked at Paulita. Mica was on her way to take Paulita back to Vi La Vi Rouco when Twitter exploded. For Paulitas acknowledgement of her mother, Mica instantly jumped into the air with the news of a hidden marriage and child, which jumped straight to the news. It cant be! Such a young movie queen has a baby? This child, almost two or three years old! By the looks of it, its only been two years since Queen Mica broke up with that Mr. The Amengual family! It cant be Dont start a rumor, please! Its probably just a kid who was separated by a fan at the airport! Wait for the official announcement! What kind of child calls his mother indiscriminately? Besides, such a young child is probably Micas son, but Im more curious about the childs father, which one is the man of the hour? If he really is Micas son, and if the father is not the prince of The Amengual Family, then based on the childs age, Mica would have already turned that prince green, no wonder she broke up two years ago! Life is full of surprises, AMAZING~ Micaseback in a discreet way. Mica had a child out of wedlock. These two Twitter hits went by Nicos side. Nico had just finished a transantic video conference when Campoverde came running in from outside his office looking panicked. Nico scowled and scolded, What are you doing, in a hurry to get to your next life? Campoverde stammered, wanting to say something, Mr. Nico, well, there are two pieces of news, one good and one bad, which one do you want to hear first?. Nico looked annoyed, Say something, say something, say something, whats all the fuss about. Campoverde immediately tensed his muscles and said quickly, The good news is that Miss Mica has returned home today! Nicos eyes lit up and shone with a sh of starlight like daylight. Two years, exactly 756 days, and that woman, atst, has surrendered to return. Nicos heartbeat, inevitably, quickened a couple of times. And the bad news? He asked, suppressing his excitement and surprise and trying to remain calm. Campoverde swallowed saliva, Mr. Nico I dont know when to say it. Ill cut out your tongue if you dont want to speak properly. The one that, ording to rumors, Miss Mica had a baby and was recognized in person at the airport. Nico: Its been two years and shes already made a baby? Flipping. The mans handsome face instantly became grim in the extreme, and the air pressure around him was suffocatingly low. Campoverde, desperate to survive, rushed to speak, But its just rumors! Maybe its a child mistaken for its mother. Nico said coldly, Then why are you still here? To be a vase. Campoverde hastily rolled, Mr. Nico, Im going to go check it out, Ill make sure its clear!. Chapter 1112: You are a light near and a river of stars far (1) Vi Rouco Complex. The Vi Rouco is scrambled from top to bottom because of the search for Paulita. Adam called the meeting over at once and hurried home to see the woman and child in the courtyard. Mica and Paulita are sitting on a stone bench in thepound ying. Adam got out of the car, dressed in a ck suit, and stood on thewn a short distance away, calling in a cold, stern voice, Paulita,e here! As soon as Paulita saw Adam, she ran on her little paws, Daddy!. Adam bends down and picks up the little bundle of milk that has run to his side and sits it on his arm, with a sh of loving fatherly gentleness in his cold gaze, but when he looks at Mica, who is sitting at the stone table not far away, his gaze takes on a bit of sharp scrutiny and defensiveness. Adam instructs Paulita, Monkeys are king when daddy isnt home, arent they, who let Paulita go out alone? Paulita straightened up at once, puffed out her little mouth and said, Grandpa said so! And Uncle Hor and Uncle Facundo are going out with Paulita! Who is that woman? Adam looked toward Mica and just thought the woman looked familiar, but he couldnt remember exactly where he had seen her before. Paulitas chubby, bald little finger pointed to Mica not too far away and introduced her, Papa, thats Aunt Mica! Mica? Wasnt this Mica, if Adam remembered correctly, Nicos girlfriend? Although Adam doesnt ask much about Nicos personal life, he doesnt know anything about Mica because hes been with her for several years. Mica was already on her way to Adam, and as she approached him, she politely introduced herself, President Adam, hello, Im Mica, I dont know if President Adam remembers me. Adams eyes shed with a hint of mockery and yfulness, Its you, of course I remember, its hard not to remember when you look like that. Mica: Adam seems like a very serious and ascetic type of person. If you dont know him well, you wont be able to see how unconventional he is, but Nicos temperament is different. And Adams haughtiness is not to be missed. But Mica was also a little surprised that such a cool person would flirt with her. But in the past two years, Mica has seen a lot of people of all shapes and sizes, and she found it easy to confront Adam, who smiled slightly, I thought President Adam was a man of honor. Paulita nuzzled Adams neck and begged, Daddy, will you leave Aunt Mica at home for dinner? In the past, Adam has rarely left strange women at home for dinner, but today, for a change, he said, Our Paulita seems to really like Miss Mica, so I wonder if Miss Mica is free to stay for dinner casually. Mica is a little stunned, but she also lingers. Its not like Adam doesnt know about her rtionship with Nico, yet he so tantly keeps her for dinner. The first thing she didnt realize is that serious Adam liked to eat melons and watch drama, even his own good brothers. It just so happened that Mica also wanted to lend Nico a greeting. Micas smile brightens: Yes, if President Adam invites me, it would be an honor. Paulita was the happiest of all, caressing her chubby white hands and frolicking happily in Adams arms, Yes! Im going to tell Grandpa I have a mommy!. The little guy let go of Adams arms and ran toward the cottage on his short legs. Adam, with a slight headache, squeezed his brow bone and said amused, Miss Mica dont worry, Paulita is childish. Mica, not being a picky person, let out augh, Paulita is so smart and cute, I couldnt love her more, why would I bother. I see that Paulita really likes Miss Mica, it wouldnt be bad if Miss Mica was Paulitas godmother. Mica is stunned, she didnt expect Adam, who is so serious, to make her Paulitas godmother so lightly. But on second thought, Mica knew what Adam had in mind. Even her brothers wife, this Adam is no match for Nicos type. Mica, however, did it with gusto, both because she liked Paulita so much and because she had the same idea as Adam, to see if the man who had been absent for two years was still there or not. Its an honor to be Paulitas godmother. I love Paulita like a child. Adam smiles, a sly, meaningful smile. Twenty minutester, Campoverde entered Nicos office trembling. Nicos eyelids lifted slightly and she gave him a cold look, Whose child is that? If it really is Micas illegitimate daughter, Nico will kill the child, then kill Mica and bury them all together. Heartless. Campoverde swallowed hard and couldnt resist raising a hand to wipe the sweat from his face. Mr. Nico, its still good news, bad news . Ask if you have to. Nico wrinkled his nose, his brow full of impatient levity. Campoverde said, The good news is that the little bag of tits that harassed Miss Mica at the airport is not Miss Micas illegitimate daughter, but the youngest daughter of La Vi RoucoPresidente Adam. Nicos brow furrowed, thinking it was too mysterious to be true, What, La Vi RoucoPresidente Adam, which President Adam? Its the one you know, AdamPresident Adam. Rub. Adam this guy really has a daughter? Id heard Adam mention it a long time ago, but in the two years since Mica had left, wed been busy with our own work and hadnt seen much of each other, and Nico had never seen the daughter Adam was talking about. Who would have thought it was a real daughter? Where did Adam get the baby from, what woman has the audacity to give birth to her child in secret? Nico is puzzled that Adam would have a baby without a girlfriend or wife. Campoverde said, I dont know about this . President Adam had a baby and it was kept very secret. Thats true, but its still a mystery who the mother is. Why is that child bothering Mica when it belongs to President Adan? Mica is not the childs mother. Campoverde bit the corner of his lip and stammered, This is the bad news I have to tell you. Mica is now in La Vi Rouco and I have learned that the girl from La Vi Rouco is asking her father to marry Miss Mica. When Nico heard the news, he sneered, not giving it a thought, Hmph, even if Adam epted, Mica wouldnt see him, my ass.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. That, Mr. Nico, we cant be so sure. Campoverde wiped his sweat, That Miss Mica seems to have agreed to be the mother of the little millennial of La Vi Rouco. Nico stood up abruptly from his ck leather swivel chair and cursed, Fuck, Adam has no shame, stealing a brothers wife? Nicos handsome face darkened three degrees as he made his way to the office with an icy, stinging air around him. Campoverde asked behind him, Mr. Nico, are we really going to La Vi Rouco? Nico gritted his teeth and said angrily, If thats true, Ill tear down the ancestral tombs of the Adam family! Campoverde: Where is the promised virtue, its all up in the air. This life is not meant to be good. Chapter 1113: You are a light near and a river of stars far away (2). A silver Bugatti pulled up with a thud in front of La Vi Rouco. Nico sat in the car and did not get out, but made a phone call. When Adam received Nicos call, he took a quick nce outside, knowing that Nico would most likelye to the door, but he didnt expect it to happen so quickly. Looks like this is the right melon for today. Adam leisurely picked up the phone, pretending not to know anything, Hey, what a breeze, I cant believe youre calling me today. Dont pretend with me,e out, I want to ask you something. Adam prefers not to: Im busy right now, I dont have time to see you. Adam, the truth is I didnt know you used to be good at this, good woman brother are you too?. Adam is old fashioned, Rabbits dont eat nest grass because of silent adherence to stereotypical norms and mundanity, but rabbits eat nest grass, exciting. Nico tugged at his shirt cor and undid three buttons with a sulky look, Irritating your sister! Cut the crap and get out of here, dont think I dont know what youre up to. Im going to have dinner with Gaijin, Im not avable, Im hanging up. With that, Adam abruptly hung up the phone. Nico clenched his temper, which was about to re, closed his eyes, took a deep, hard breath and opened the door to get out of the car. The men walk into the La Vi Roucopound with solemnity all around them. Campoverde followed close behind, not daring to breathe. In the courtyard, Paulita ran out and ran into a smelly, ferocious Shu Li. The little boy tilted his little face against the setting sun and looked up at the tall Shu Li in front of him, frowning and asking, Who are you? Nicos eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the chubby little bundle at his feet, and it wasnt hard to guess that this was Adams little girl from who knows where. Nico doesnt like little children and has little patience for them, asking with a cold, fierce face, Wheres your father? Paulita pouted, her little frown deepening, Youre mean, I dont want to tell you where my daddy is!. Boy, you, you better not mess with me. Nico pointed a hard finger at Paulita, who was not afraid of the tiger and said with her little head held high and her two little arms crossed at her waist, This is Paulitas house! You have to listen to Paulita!. Nico gritted his teeth and became furious. A little boy dared to fight him, didnt he? Paulitas little body, suspended in the air, struggled and kicked with her two little paws: Bad uncle! Let go of me! Im going to make my daddy hit you! Whoa ooooooooooooooooooo Nico made the children cry. Campoverde, who followed him, shook his head: Mr. Nico is really unfriendly, even with a small child. Paulitas torrent of aggravated cries soon shook the room. When Nico lifted Paulita toward the house with one hand as if she were a chicken, Adam was taken aback, Nico, are you kidding me, bullying a two-year-old? Nico lowered his eyes, frowned and said in disgust, Who told your bear to mess with me first?. As soon as Nico let go of his hand, Paulita ran to Adams side with her short legs and wrapped her two little arms around Adams thighs, standing behind him with her big red eyes and open mouth, Daddy, this bad guy is bullying Paulita! Daddy Daddy is going to throw him into the sea and feed him to the fish!.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Adam pulled his daughter up and cajoled her, Daddy will throw this bad guy into the sea to feed the fishter, Paulita dont be afraid. With little patience, Nico frowned and asked, Where is everyone?. The question was put to Mica. Over here, Mica just washed her hands and came out of the bathroom. Between looking down and looking up, I suddenly met those deep-set eyes. Nico, however, quickly avoided it, and the tenderness in those eyes dissipated for a second. For less than a second, the man who had avoided looking at her had looked at her with all the tenderness he could muster in the moment before. Nicos face changed in an instant, as if he didnt know Mica, and he said, Adam, whats the matter, for no reason, what did you call me for dinner? Eating? How can you be so full of shit? The first time I saw you, I was so happy to see you, he said, but of course I didnt ask you toe to dinner just because. Did he recognize a mother? Nicos look at the brat was even more threatening. Paulita stood behind Adamsp, looking at Nico with wide eyes and a small but confident mouth. What a beast, this is Paulitas house. Hell, shes not afraid of this bad guy with Daddy around! Nico reached out and dragged a solid wooden chair, mming its four legs against the floor with a loud thump, his eyes fixed on Adam with a merciless stare, gritting his teeth but smiling coldly, Yeah, lets see how hes doing marrying Paulitas new mother at La Vi Rouco. Adam introduced her as if he knew nothing: This is Paulitas new mother, MicaMiss Mica. Mica looked at Nico, her gaze unbroken, her eyes deeply in love, but her smile light, she extended her hand to Nico, smiling cheerfully, Mr. Nico, adios. Donte back unscathed. A good farewell. Nico ground his teeth, two years, this woman had been away from him for two whole years and now she was in his best friends house and she was the mother of his best friends daughter, it was a goodbye. Mica, bravo! Nicos chin lifted slightly arrogantly as he ignored Micas outstretched hand and took a seat at the table. Mica squeezed her fingers, unamused, but merely smiled and took a seat. Chapter 1114: You are a light near and a river of stars far away (3) The table was filled with smoke and gunpowder.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Adam watches the y, and the matter is of no concern. Paulita, eating her ownplementary food and holding a small fork in her little hand, picked out her own shrimp and eggs and gave them to Mica, milking and indulging, Aunt Mica, this is Paulitas favorite food, Paulita gives it to you, will you stay at Paulitas tonight and sleep with Paulita? Mica looked into Paulitas big, innocent eyes and, before she could refuse, she heard Nico, across the table, coldly reprimand, No!. Mica and Paulita looked at him in unison. Paulita frowned and looked at Nico, Why not, Aunt Mica has already agreed to marry my father. Mica looked at Nico good-naturedly. Nico looked ufortable, If I say no, its no! Your father and this aunt havent even gotten their license yet, whats wrong with them living together? Its not a good influence, you know?. Paulita didnt understand, her little eyebrow knotted. Adam scoffed, I didnt see Mr. Nico being a good citizen when he was serious. Nico snorted, Im not like someone whos a prude and eats grass behind my back. Full of acidity. A meal at a clip. In the evening, the height of Paulitas sleepiness, she fell asleep in Adams arms not long after the meal. Adam came upstairs with her little bundle of milk in his arms. Nico didnt bother to stay at La Vi Rouco, treating Mica as if she were air, and left La Vi Rouco without a trace. As soon as she passed by Mica, she curved her red lips without looking at him, but her words were directed at him, Mr. Nico, if you have time,e to my house. However, the gesture of invitation is discreet and unobtrusive, without being cheap/cliche and astringent/emotional. Nicos eyes nted around corners, but his feet didnt stop and he walked straight out of the house, blurting out a cold, hurried, No time. Mica was not humiliated by the rejection and followed her confidently on her high heels. Campoverde climbed into the drivers seat and watched Mica and Nico wasting away out the window. Nico was about to pull the car door open when Mica asked, rather politely, Mr. Nico wouldnt mind giving me a ride, would you? This was not coyness, but a clear ost. Nico held the car door and looked at her mischievously, chin pointed arrogantly at a couple of luxury cars on the grounds of La Vi Rouco again and said, That guy wont give you a ride, arent you the mother of that guys daughter?. Mica was kind enough to say, Im not going to be Paulitas real mother in this life, at most Ill be a godmother to Paulita. Oh, shes just a godmother after all. The brat talks like her father is going to marry Mica in a minute. Nico turned around and got into the car. As he approaches the door, Mica shuts the door on him, as she did when she osted him at the end of the day in the rain, It is not an act of chivalry for Mr. Nico to leave a beautiful woman standing outside his car. Nico looked at her, I never said he was a gentleman. I should have known he would say that. Nico mmed and closed the car door. The Bugatti pulled away and Nico looked in the rearview mirror to see the figure of the woman slowly driving away. She is as pampered and calm as she was then, even when left alone. Campoverde stammered, Mr. Nico, we dont want Miss Mica to take us on the road, do we?. Nico scoffed and sneered, Queen of global cinema, its your turn to worry about her, someone wille and get her. Two years, over seven hundred nights, he had waited for her for so long, what harm could it do to wait for him? Campoverde thought to himself, You can change your face so quickly, one minute youre in love and the next you turn your back on me. Within moments, Mica was in the nannys van. The national branch of Universal Pictures Group had assigned Micaa temporary crisis assistant. In the nannys car, Mica asked her assistant, How is the scandal at the airport getting along during the day? Dont worry Mica, it was exined that it was a child who had a messy ID at the airport, and the La Vi Rouco side didnt really like to expose La Vi Roucos youngest daughter to the media, so they waved as well, so the furor died down quickly. Mica nodded, not giving the matter much thought, but instead asked, Did you get the photos they asked for earlier? The assistant handed Mica her cell phone, and in the photo, Mica was standing with Nico next to the Bugatti, the angle was just right, as if the old love had been rekindled. Mica handed the phone back to her assistant and calmly instructed, Give these photos to the media. The assistant froze and looked at Mica with some surprise, Mica, this is is not very good, you just came home and you have a scandal with this Mr. Nico, the people upstairs wont be happy, will they? Mica directed a nce at her assistant and shut her mouth directly when she wanted to speak. Mica kept a long silence and said in a deep voice, Its not the first time Ive had a scandal with this man, and its not a scandalous rtionship either. Besides, I have just returned to Spain, and another scandal with him would do no harm to the group. Disneys first Scandinavian princess, the darling heroine of the worlds literary cinema, and the need for scandalous hype? The temporary assistant was a bit confused, but this one was rightly popr and didnt dare say much, just asked, So, is there anything Mica wants to send this circr? Mica looked back at him and said seriously, word for word, The headline must be eye-catching. What is the headline? The assistant was puzzled. I dont care about the rest, the phraseold love is back in ce. Assistant: What the hell is this environmental action? Whats the problem? a certain Shadow Queen asked with a straight face and without blushing. The assistant shook her head, No, no. Mica added a reminder, By the way, the sooner the better, preferably this tidbit will be on the bench tomorrow morning. No wonder an actress of Micas caliber would want to specte on a rtionship using porcin. The assistant was puzzled and finally couldnt resist asking, Mica, may I ask why you are doing this?. Its totally unnecessary. Mica graciously admits, Because I want to pair up with that prince right now, to break the ice. The world Oscar winner also had a moment of chasing her husbands crematorium. Note: This is Mica and Nicos story, the timeline is backwards, Mica and Nicos story actually started before Estre and Adams, at that point the timeline is when Paulita was two years old and Estre was gone for three years after her surrogacy and had not returned, which is the year Adam and Estre did not know each other. the year Paulita turned three, Adam and Estre had just met. Chapter 1115: Chasing the crematorium husband (1) The day after Mica returned home, it was Christmas Eve. As soon as she woke up, she looked at her phone and the Twitter hotspots and entertainment circrs were flying with news of her presumed resumption of her old rtionship with Nico. Mica smiled victoriously and was about to put the phone away and get up when Pastoras call came in. Mica, why didnt you call me when you came home! You must treat me to a big meal for lunch today! Micaughed, I was hoping to contact you in a few days, but I didnt expect you to call me so soon uninvited, Ive been pretty busy these past two days, Im sure Ill bother you more often when Im done. Today is Christmas Eve hey old iron! What are you doing there alone on Christmas Eve, my mom asked you toe to my house for dinner together on Christmas Eve! Too busy chasing men. Pastora snorted withughter and asked coquettishly, After whom? So the rumor this morning is real? Have you really rekindled your old rtionship with that prince? When Mica got up, she said to Pastora on the other end of the phone, I had that message put in, but I dont know if the other side will take it yet, so I n to go check today. You should have said so! You didnt give me such big news, sis, you didnt forget that Im a serious paparazzo now! Next time, let me have the big story! Dont give it to anyone else! Mica froze, only then did she react to the fact that Pastora had graduated and was a certified paparazzo, already licensed, I really forgot, well, next time I have something big to break, Ill be the first to tell you. Shredded coconut! Ill never have to worry about the hot stuff again! With an Oscar-winning BFF by my side, Im too sessful as a paparazzo! Mica looked at the time, it was gettingte, Pastora, Im done with you, Im going to wash up and go out and block people. Then be careful, you just got back to Spain, there must be a lot of journalists who want to block you, so be careful you dont get caught by the cameras. Mica scoffed, I make myself a nuisance, and they better film me going in and out of Nicos vi. Then my rtionship with him would be a leap in the river. Dog woman, forget your righteousness when he sees it! The Amengual family old house. Nico was sitting at the dining room table eating breakfast when Savanna, that little lunatic on the phone, suddenly came running down from the upstairs bedroom shouting, Ah! Brother, brother, brother! Are you back with Miss Mica? An old me rekindled? Nico frowned slightly, Whats going on? Savanna handed him her phone, Look, this was just on the news this morning, its still hot! Theres pictures and the truth! Have you and Miss Mica resumed your love affair? Savannas gossipy little eyes looked at Nico and nudged him with her shoulder with a smug expression. But Nico, uncharacteristically, and without changing his face, asked in turn, Do I look like someone who eats back so easily? Shes not, but thats not possible if this fellow is Miss Mica. Savanna took a seat against Nicos side and continued gossiping, Brother, are you really not going to reconcile with someone when Miss Micaes back? Older business is little business. Nico was halfway through breakfast when he got up and left the house. Savanna took a bite of ham and asked, Brother, its Christmas Eve, where are you going? Iming home at night for dinner on New Years Eve with my grandfather, and now in broad daylight, which I love toy around the house with a bureau and go out and y. Do you have an office?Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Savanna was quick to ask, Bro, are you dating mr. Matthew, Mr. Rabago and the others? Nico opened the car door as he looked at her with a slight frown, Why are you asking? I want to go too! Were big guys going somewhere thats not suitable for a young man like you, stay honestly at home. Im twenty-one! Nico ignored her, abruptly got into the car, put it in gear and drove out of The Amengual family mansion. The streets buzzed with lights on Christmas Eve. As Nico waited for the red light, his eyes casually nced out the window and saw a poster of Mica on arge illuminated screen in the square not far away. The word injustice is probably metaphysical. The more you dont want to see anyone, the more it is put in front of you, in various forms. Mica, a name that is deeply engraved in Nicos life. Nico tried his best to ignore it, and finally held back his thoughts for over seven hundred days and nights, but when Mica appeared, all this perseverance and peace forged with countless thoughts was lost. Indifference towards Mica is more like irritation, towards her, towards herself. The traffic light turned green and Nico stepped on the gas and drove towards Lan Kwai Fong. Why should she leave when she wants to leave and the ce next to her should be vacant for her at all times when she wants toe back. He is not that good. She had to give something as a price for him to feel reassured that these two years, waiting for her, were worth it. Inside Lan Kwai Fongsrgest VIP lounge. Adam, Matthew and Rabago, the aspirants, had long since arrived. As soon as Nico pushed open the door, he saw Mateo and Rabago taking turns holding and teasing a small boy. Nico clutched his forehead and cursed, Youre not Adam, you bring a child to a mans game? Paulita got down from Mateos knees and ran on her two short legs, looking at Nico with her big dark soulful eyes, her little white palms outstretched, asking Nico for a red envelope, Uncle Nico, good luck for the new year, I wish you good health and a long life, bring the red envelope. Nico: Nico spat: Can your daughter talk? What a long life, I look like a 60 year old man!. Adam couldnt resist the joke: I brought my daughter to wish you an early New Years greeting because I think you deserve it, so dont be insensitive and picky. Nico bent down, looked at Paulita and patted his big hand towards Paulitas little hand, When you win your fathers ticketter, uncle will give you a big red package, at the moment uncle has two sleeves in his pocket. Adam picked up an orange and tossed it to Nico, Thats no way to be stingy. paulita,e back here and wish him a long bucket life. Paulita growled, red at Nico with her eyes and ran back to her father with a bit of haughtiness. No, Adam, are you crazy, bringing a child to watch us y? Adam says, Its rare that Im free on vacation, so of course the children have toe with me. Our Paulita is very obedient and knows how to y quite well on her own. No need to worry about that. Adam brought a couple of Legos and set up a little wooden table next to it, where Paulita sat on a sheep nket to assemble her little toys. As they reached the poker table, Adam remembered, By the way, none of you can smoke while Paulita is here, and Ill get mad at anyone who does. Matthew sighed with a narrowed smile, This is different when youre a father, Adam youre turning into a ve daughter. Nico couldnt help but scold, Why are you so motherly when youre a father, are you still having fun? Adam teased him, Youll see how much fun children are when you have them with Mica. Its best we dont talk about Mica, but when we do, Nico gets angry: Adam, what do you mean youre gossiping about your own brother? Mica is now my sons godmother, so Ill do you a favor and make you godfather to my Paulita, no more, a mine, so that you and Mica are at least evenly matched in this. Nico was about to kick Adam in the face, Fuck you, who cares about being this kids godfather?. As soon as Nico said that, a short, cute little bun appeared next to him, with a little belly, looking at Nico with a little face and saying: Dont bully my daddy! Bad uncle, you cant take Aunt Mica away from my daddy!. Nico: What a bullshit stalker ghost this is. Nico gritted his teeth as he tried to argue with the boy, Mica is my wife, not your daddys! Dont even think about it, Mica cant be your mother!. Youre lying! Its obvious that Aunt Mica likes me a lot! And she likes my father a lot too! Fart. Adam sat back to watch the drama, not forgetting to remind him in passing, Hey, will you speak properly and stop insulting the children, please? Nico pointed sharply at Adam and then at Paulita: You two, father and daughter, are you working together to piss me off? y cards! Then Ill make your father lose his pants. Mateo said, No, that Mica is so good that you both like her, I think that girl has a lot of heart and is not a good person to mess with. I dont even want a woman like Mica. Nico scorned him, Talking as if the human Mica could like a wannabe like you, dont get your hopes up. Youre not a bum, its not decent to hang around here with us bums. Nico kicked Matthew under the poker table, ying cards doesnt shut you up! Chapter 1116: Chasing the crematory husband (2). The fastest way to kill time is to y cards. In the blink of an eye, it was just after 4:00 in the afternoon. Nicos phone lit up halfway through and someone sent him a WhatsApp. Matthew, sitting next to him, curiously scanned her face and saw that the owner of the WhatsApp was named Mica and had a flirtatious look on her face, Mica? Mica! Everybody tell me who this Mica is! Is she a man or a woman or not a man or a woman?Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Nico kicked Matthew again, How dare you get distracted when youve lost so much, you want to go out naked tonight! Matthew mmed his cards on the table, Im not spending time with you old men tonight, Im going home for New Years Eve dinner. Adam also dropped his cards on the table and said, Why dont we finish up? Im taking Paulita to New Years Eve dinner with our old man tonight, and Im taking Paulita to shoot fireworks. Nico looks at Rabago. Rabago immediately waved his hand, Dont look at me, Im not avable either, I have something to doter. A bunch of dog men, what do we need them for! Mateo smiled vaguely and bumped his shoulder against Nicos, No Nico, do you still want to fuck me, does Mica know about this fetish of yours?. Get out of here! Nico kicked him in the buttocks, but Mateo ran fast with his coat and jacket and missed. Only when all the guys had left did Nico open his phone and leisurely check his WhatsApp messages. Mica: I want to see the Acacia and I dont know if Mr. Nico is avable. See the Acacia trees? Oh, only his crumbling tree that can soothe love is still nted in his yard. Nico didnt want toe back and kept ying in Lan Kwai Fong. Like a rebellious teenage boy. Maybe because Lan Kwai Fong was so crowded, Nico had fun and before he knew it, it was 10 oclock at night. Its ten oclock and already time for New Years Eve dinner. Thats when Nico slung his coat over his shoulder and slung it towards Lan Kwai Fongs subway garage. By ten oclock, Mica should have already left, even if she had been waiting for him at Vi Luna Bay in the first ce. Nico doesnt feel bad at all, now he wants to let her loose as much as he can, to let her feel what one stand-up after another is like. As the silver Bugatti pulled up to the entrance of Moon Bay Vi, Nico at first thought he was hallucinating and made a point of shaking the vis iron gate with the headlights, and there really was a woman sitting in the driveway, and beautifully stunning. Crap. Two years abroad and youve gotten so much better at waiting for rabbits. Nico got out of the car and stood by the door, holding the roof of the car with one hand and joking in a light tone, I thought it was because God saw I was too lonely and gave me a gorgeous ghost to spend Christmas Eve with, but its Miss Mica, sitting in front of my house like a model Mica shuddered at the headlights and subconsciously reached out to cover her eyes, she sat there a little too long and when she stood up, her legs were numb and she lost consciousness, looking at him across the car and the bright headlights, she smiled and said submissively, From the looks of it, its not Mr. Nicos female thats disappointed Thats right, pretty female ghosts are very exciting. Then it looks like I shouldnt have dressed up so nicely tonight, I should have dressed up as a female ghost. Nico deliberately disliked her, and she continued to be unbothered and unruffled, good-naturedly, Nico grew increasingly angry and said, I dont have time for nonsense with you, step aside, Iming in. Instead of stopping him, Mica stepped aside and allowed Nico to drive the car. Only, as soon as Nico got out of the car, he saw that Mica had entered the courtyard uninvited and was standing right under the acacia tree. Who let you in here? Nico stood with his hands tucked into his hips, frowning from a short distance away. Mica turned her head to look at him, and in the evening her skin was so white, so luminous, the constant Los Angeles sun hadnt even tanned it. Mr. Nico just told me to get out of the way, he didnt say not to let me in, I thought Mr. Nico was giving me tacit permission toe in. is clever and eloquent. Nico ignores her and walks towards the vi, Mica follows silently. Walking behind him, watching him without saying a word, thus watching his back, as if for the first time, ever, she made him wait. The one who stops where he is and waits is always him. Now Mica has also realized that following someone and merely watching his back and not being able to get close to give him a hug can make him uncontrobly sad. How hard it must have been for him to go through that again, so many times before. No wonder she left him, no wonder she came back to him, and smugly assumed he was her deepest love of a thousand years. But repeating the same mistake over and over again, lighting a fire, putting it out, putting it out again, putting it out again in the dark, slowly consuming his enthusiasm and all his expectations, all those expectations slowly turning into withdrawal and boldness, being as indifferent as possible to her, because you never know when she will leave again, or for how long, or if there is an end to it. But Mica couldnt resist the selfishness of asking him to wait for her before he left. Come to think of it, it turns out she was really confused. The one who never mixes is Nico. She was the one who said she would spend Christmas Eve with him, and she was the one who missed the appointment. Nico is always the one who gets angry and wont heal, and the one who is always moring to leave but never does. She, on the other hand, was much more ruthless than he was. Nico stood at the door ready to open it, not noticing the hot, deep gaze behind him, and as soon as the door opened, he was about to turn to see what she intended when there was a sudden squeeze behind him. Mica came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. She buried her face in his back and said, with a single earnest, heartfelt word, Nico, Merry Christmas Eve. Nico stiffened and stood there, speechless for a moment, and forgot to pull his hand away from her, allowing her to embrace him. I cant tell you how I feel. Mica took a deep breath, pressed against his back and began slowly, Im sorry I kept you waiting again. I know you dont want to talk to me right now, and I have a habit of being cold when Im sad, so you can ignore me, but let me stay by your side, okay? Until you want to talk to me. Nico prepared to pull her bound hand away in a deadlock around her waist, but she lifted it and then dropped it. I only heard her say in a slightly muffled voice as she hugged his waist from behind, Im sorry I made you feel bad for this love. Her cry of apology after apology hit his, Nicos, heart shuddering. He hadnt expected Mica, proud as she was, to one day hug him around the waist and tell him, one after another, that she was sorry and that it was his fault. The light under Nicos eyes was hidden and deep, until Mica said, Psychology says that the people we deliberately avoid are often the ones we care about, unconsciously avoiding them because theyre nervous, feigning indifference because theyre afraid of being hurt. So you can keep ignoring me, keep ignoring me, and Ill take it to mean that you care about me and like me, and Ille back deeper and deeper to you, starting right now this very second. Nico pulled Micas arm and mmed her against the door, not giving her a moment to think, breath and passionate kisses, already overflowing. The kiss was hot and painful as breaths intertwined messily. It was a cold, thinte winter night, but Mica was sweating lightly from the kiss. Nicos eyes, bright and deep, cold enough to freeze her, but hot enough to burn her. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck tightly, tangling deeper with him. Nico pushed her through the door, his hard teeth leaving a trail of blood on her soft lips in a kiss that felt like he was going to suck C her C in. Deep retribution and punishment. Mica didnt resist, but did so with great relish. Nico threw her down on the couch and didnt give her a second to react before his tall body pressed against her, the restlessness that could no longer be contained, two years of mutual seduction of each others bodies, rather like a tidal wave returning to shore, finding the deepest, most passionate sense of belonging and security in this second, with the pain of that bite. Chapter 1117: Chasing the crematorium husband (3) It was 10:30 pm when Mica woke up. Images ofst nights madness leap to mind and even now when I wake up my head is dizzy and my body aches. The night before seemed like a dream, indistinguishable from the unreal and the real, even the pain and drowsinessing from her nerve endings seemed fake. In therge European minimalist bedroom it was cold and clear, no longer warm from the night before, as if a dream had passed without a trace. But there was a white mans shirt lying on the nket next to the bed. Micaughed. The only exnation is that hes not ready to face her and how hes going to live with her in the future. Mica didnt rush to call him, but just wandered around therge vi. In the closet, there are still her clothes, which have not been thrown away. In the cupboard, there are still some sets of dishes and cutlery that she bought, which is nice. In the dresser, theb that she had used, she had not lost either. This house left no more details of any womans presence than the traces she had left behind. And next to the projector, there were many video discs with some explicit love action movies. Mica couldnt help butugh out loud. It turns out that Nico is also reduced to watching love action movies. It was obvious how a man like him, in the eyes of the world, could be willing to be a puritan for a man who is a monk and still eats meat, let alone a prodigal son like Nico. But Mica did not want tough at him at all; there was a dull ache in her heart. The feeling of anguish had never been so strong. Looking at the empty sofa and the huge projection screen, Mica could even imagine that for the past two years, Nico had spent more than 700 nights lying or sitting here alone, bored out of his mind, watching DVDs to pass the early mornings. Mica is used to being alone, but at this moment she can empathize with Nicos loneliness. Next to the sofa, there are many books of a jumbled variety. Theres One Hundred Years of Solitude, Freud, Shakespeare, and also Humanity Out of Order, as well as yellow/violent Japanese manga. The variety ranges from the elegant to the vulgar, and its really hard to see what kind of taste the person reading the book has to be able to read Freud and Japanese manga at the same time. Mica picked up a copy of One Hundred Years of Solitude. Ive heard its hard to read, and with Micas busy schedule these past two years, shes barely had time to read, let alone read such a raw and difficult book. The stack of books was interspersed with the numerous letters she had written to him over the past two years. Mica picked one up and sat down on the couch to examine it, noting that in one of them Nico had replied at the bottom of the letterhead. She said. Its barren, not an inch of grass. And then you came here for a walk. The miraculous growth of all things. Here is my heart. His reply was. Here is my heart, where everything grows. And then you came here for a walk. It is barren, and not an inch of grass grows. Theres only room for you. Mica looked at those letterheads as if she had discovered a new world, searching for other answers. But the more I searched, the more my eyes watered. For a primary-colored paper diary with a fountain pen clipped inside had appeared. Its like a diary written by Nico on the couchte at night when he was bored watching a movie. The script is scribbled and spontaneous, without a hint of restraint, aplete record of his feelings in the moment, without any dissimtion, just like the sense of freedom it conveys. Each of them is of few words, no unnecessary nonsense, but the emotions are hard to hide. It feels like waiting for a spaceship at an airport with no end in sight, but I, for one, keep waiting. Its very unproductive. I really want to take a break and I dont want to miss anyone for a while. I really cant fuck like everyone else? Wicked. Its ridiculous that I, Nico, will one day be demoted from sea king to ass licker, so many times before, the break was irrelevant, what the hell is the point this time, people are gone and Im still here thinking about her sending me goodnight tonight. Im so angry. Obsession and deep love are not positive words. If its in the wrong direction, its just fetishism. What a cruel thing to say to my psychiatrist, who doesnt know how to take care of my weak heart. How can it not be considered fetishism if Im holding back to go to L. A. and send her a message? My therapist has also told me that this man doesnt love me and that I should give up before its toote. But I dont believe it. I said he sent me so many good nights and wrote me so many love letters, isnt that still clinging to me? The psychiatrist said hes using you as a spare, sending good nights and writing a love letter that costs nothing, and he really wanted you to fly to see you a long time ago. Its cruel to face a miserable life. Mica, arent youing back and, unsurprisingly, were not going to see each other anymore? Unhappy eating a bar of soap, drinking a sip of water, jumping and blowing a big bubble. If I keep waiting like this, Im going to get fucking depressed. Its tiring enough not to love even if you cant. Mica, Im leaving you, Im starting a new life. Mica goes through each of the writing journals, not wanting to miss a single sentence or a single punctuation mark. Tears, big, shattered tears in the original wooden journal, dense calligraphy. Mica sniffled and tried to keep herposure as she continued flipping through. She didnt write again for a long time after she said she had decided to give it up and start a new life. As of recently, he is writing again. I realized that touching the earth is not degrading at all, mindlessly waiting for someone is the real degradation. I became the kind of person I could see the least, sober and disappointed, but still holding my illusions. Who would believe me if I couldnt look at myself after being entangled with a woman for so long. Mica, are you really noting back? Yes, youre in America being a Disney princess, so why bother with me? Maybe Mateo is right, Mica is heartless, dont ask me to see her again, if I see her I will absolutely abuse her. This year, ironically, shes noting back. Trying to cut down her tree, so she wont know anyway. Im scared, I cant wait for the day she loves me. Mica finished thest entry and mmed the journal shut, clutching it and sobbing uncontrobly.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Nicos tone in writing these rehearsal journals is calm, without ups and downs, but calm enough to make Micas heart ache. The anguish was like an unbearable pain that had invaded every internal organ. Stupid. How could anyone be so stupid? If it was so sad and hard to wait for her, then dont wait for her, just wait for her toe to him to chase him, why be such a fool. Mica clutched her diary and sat on the carpet for a long time choking before slowly calming down. She was in her study, waiting for Nico all day. Nico didnt show up. Mica was in no hurry and quietly left the vi. Six years, how many six years there are in a persons life. Mica realized abruptly that they had always been together less than a year in those six years, and that when they were together, it was probably less than a year, and each time they were unpleasant. Still, Nico loved her and hoped for her. Theres a saying that if youre with someone because youre happy, you like them, but if youre unhappy with that person but still want to be with them, thats generally love. Chapter 1118: Running both ways (1) Mica drove the car with the cold night of The Holy City outside, neon lights creeping through the windows and her eyes. The elerator was pushed hard and the windows opened to the cold, biting wind of the winter night, and it took those bitter winds on her neck for Mica to have a shred of sanity. Two years, such a deep wait. Mica does not consider herself worthy. When she was sixteen, she eloped with Dario. She must have been in love with Dario then, no matter if it was a move or youthful ignorance, and Dario was then dear to her heart. But then Dario left to study in Ennd without a word, and at that time Mica was also resentful, and what she thought she liked and loved was only a months wait given in her heart. A monthter, Dario did not return and Mica automatically gave up on that man in her mind. Knowing all too well how long and depressing it can be to wait for an unknown person, Mica opted to redeem herself. But it had only been a month since Mica had already tasted the taste of despair. What about Nico? There was no deadline and no end to the wait, two full years, and what did he do with those two years. In his diary, he has consoled himself, got his hopes up, got disappointed again, got disillusioned and got his hopes up again, but after disillusionment,es despair. Despair and then full of obsession, but full of obsession, its just the disguise of being discouraged is okay to keep giving it a try. So many times disappointment piled upon disappointment, yet Nico remained where he was, unperturbed. How could Mica be indifferent. The bitter wind blowing outside the window dried the clear tears on Micas face, and it hurt as if her skin was about to crack. When we returned to Bayshore, Mica had a cold and a low fever and slept through the night. The nights are filled with fragmented nightmares. In her nightmare, Nico told her not to wait for her. In the dream, Nico is getting married and the bride is not her. Mica cried for a long time in her dream and woke up with a wet face. She took a deep breath and sat on the head of the bed with her face covered, calming down for a long time. Dizziness and swelling of the brain. Mica swallowed two cold pills. She called Nicos number and asked in a hoarse voice: Nico, where are you? I can I see you now? Nico was silent for a moment, his voice a whisper, Im at my apartment on River Feast Road. Apartments on River Feast Road? That was the ce he gave her when Mica met him, and thats where Mica stayed for about two years. There are many fragments of their lives in that River Feast Road apartment. Mica remembers that she once had her first high fever on that floor because she was working as an understudy in a cold room for a scene, and it was Nico who took her to the hospital, and Nico stayed with her all night. I didnt think about it at the time, but in retrospect, maybe thats when Nico became infatuated with her, and she was the one who kept shutting everyones attentions like a hedgehog. Shes so retarded. It was her fault, she should have figured it out long ago. Mica sniffled and asked, Why is he there?. I tried to find in these details a trace of your love for me, to show that you had returned now with a deliberate regard for our mutual feelings, instead of being a person who approached me when it was profitable and was willing to abandon when it wasnt, without ravaging my world with utter disregard for my feelings. Mica held her phone in one hand and covered her mouth with the other, stifling her voice to stifle her sobs. She said she wanted to give him the feeling of being firmly chosen, to give him even love, but in the end, what has she done to give him enough to feel unsettled. She said she would treat him as a lover who could be a marriage partner, but she turned and walked away to Hollywood, saying nothing but goodnight every night and a letter every month. She had even used Nico of not telling her where to go to get her to take a step toward him, but now she realized that Nico had already taken an undetermined number of steps toward her, and it was she, who had been ignoring him. For the past six years, she worked, filmed, and constantly separated from him, each time for a year and a half, and then she was able to return to him as a matter of course, which she always thought was the way it was supposed to be. But in retrospect, if Nico had ever been toozy to wait for her, she would have lost him long ago. Both are but mortal, unapanied by affection, sustained only by perseverance, and it takes a lot of affection to sustain them so far. From a spectators point of view, Micas attitude towards Nico is that of putting him in a position of backing and using; she has never, ever given him enough security. Even though Nicoins that this love is bad, he deserves it. Micas tears, which kept rolling into her eyes, choked her throat as she said over the phone, Ill see you now, if its okay with you, okay? Ill tell you all the answers you want and all the evidence and details youre trying to find. Mica drove the car up the road to the River Party. She almost ran a red light by mistake and was stopped by the traffic police.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Mica was in a bad mood due to a cold, and with the cold medicine she had taken, she was found guilty of driving under the influence of alcohol. The traffic police refused to let her off and pulled her over. Mica is a public figure and quickly attracts passersby as she maneuvers with the traffic police on the road. When Nico arrived, he approached Mica through the crowd and, with a ckened face, scolded her. Do you have any sense? How dare you drive when youve taken cold medicine? Youve done it a lot in Los Angeles, havent you, Mica, and youre the soberest and most sensible person? Wheres your sobriety and sanity now? Isnt it exciting to take cold medicine and drive? Do you want to die? Nico shouted several times in a row, lecturing with a red face, forgetting even the presence of the people around him. Micas brain was already dulled and lethargic from the cold medicine she had taken, and with the messy andplicated emotions that had been triggered in her, she was unable to say a word over Nicos lecture, and just looked at him in a daze. Her mouth went dry as she swallowed her throat and forced the words out of her hoarse voice: I just want to see you soon. It was Nico who reacted first, as the shing lights around them kept filming them. Nico pulled Mica into his arms and pressed her face to his chest, scolding the people around him who were watching, Stop filming! Thats enough. Nico paid the fine and the traffic police temporarily took Micas car away. Nico dragged Mica straight to her car. Nico did not take her home and just drove to the hospital. Mica sat on the passenger side and said in a dry voice, Im fine, its just a cold, I took my cold medicine. Nico ignored her, his face grim to the core, and just drove to the hospital. Mica looked at the side of his face and said, Can we talk? Talk about what? his voice was still cold, inaudible through joy and anger. Talking about whats going on between us, I want to tell you what I think, if youll listen. Chapter 1119: Running both ways (2) The ck Bugatti, with a chop, came to a stop at the edge of the road. Nicos eyes bore into Mica: Speak. What do you want to tell me from your heart?. Mica took a deep breath and finally found the courage to say, I know the person I chose to push away with my own hands is not fit to be missed again in this life. But I used to think that if I could be a match for you, maybe this rtionship would be stronger and longersting. Nico said without emotion, So not a single call. Mica knows she has really gone too far. Im sorry. In Los Angeles, I missed you every day too. I didnt see you again, I didnt even call you on the phone, because I was afraid that if I got in touch with you, I wouldnt be able to resist dropping everything toe and see you. In that case, all efforts would be half ruined. But the fault is mine for not giving you enough security in this rtionship. Its not that the rtionship is bad, its that Im bad. Mica said again and again that it was her fault, and the tears that had stopped, warmed her eyes again. For my birthdayst year, I made a wish, do you want to know? She asked. Nico tugged at the corners of his lips and said nonchntly, Whats none of my business, I dont want to hear about it. People who are used to being hurt always expect something and then habitually pretend to be indifferent as a way of protecting themselves. Inside the dimly lit car, Mica Savannas loving gaze looked at him and said, My wish is simple, to fall in love until the wedding, and by that I mean me and you. Nicos gaze straightened and his heartbeat was violent. In all the years he had lived, the three strongest heartbeats of his life so far were probably when he ran after Carlitas car as a child, when he did misty with Mica, and now when Mica was telling him this birthday wish. Six years, its taken me six years to realize that my right to you turned out to have been taken for granted all along, and I always took it for granted that you would wait for me no matter how long I was away, probably because the heart was set. Nico, if you want, I will slowly make up for this deficit every day that follows, along with the security you want. Ive never had to prove to anyone that I love you, Ill let you really feel it for yourself. She said she loved him for that. Nicos thoughts, stunned for a moment.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. Mica added, Even if you dont give me an answer now, it doesnt matter, Ill keep pursuing you until youre willing to talk to me. Before, I was the one who left for a long time without moving, but now, you can leave me too, but I wille to you. I will keep chasing you until you care about me. Once upon a time, the one who moved and left for a long time was me, and now, you can also leave me, but I wille to you. We are equal. Nico was silent for a long, long time and when he spoke, he frowned and simply said, Go to the hospital, if you dont go to the hospital your brain is going to burn. Start the car, step on the gas and move in one fluid motion. It was as if he had ignored what Mica had just said. When we arrived at the hospital, Nico checked in, saw the doctor, they took his temperature, the fever was low, no big deal, no water to hold, the doctor prescribed some anti-flu and anti-inmmatory pills. As they left the hospital to the subway garage and got into the car, Nico was about to drive away when Mica stared at him for a moment and said, I have a fever, but I wasnt talking nonsense, I meant it. Nico didnt look at her, the movement to start the car stopped just a little, but he didnt stop, saying, Mica, you dont have to pity me because I waited for you for two years, pity, to me, Nico, never mattered. Mica stared at him, I dont pity you, I just want to marry you. The delicate tone of her voice immediately struck Nicos heart. Chapter 1120: Running Both Ways (3) Nico is gone, disappeared without a trace in Micas world since that night. Not even Campoverde knows anything about Nicos whereabouts, except that Nico has taken a long vacation. Mica even went to see Savanna to find out where Nico was going, but Savanna told her that her brother was a free spirit and did not inform his family where he was going. News of Mica and Nicos reunion is all over Twitter, and even former fans of the face of Mr. and Mrs. Nico are active again. But only Mica knows that Nico, who is the person in question, haspletely disappeared this time. Mica had no choice but to go out the door to block Mateo, Adam and Rabago, but none of them knew where Nico had gone. Adam did offer some clues, saying, Nico has a lot of vacation inds around the world, you can find them one by one, he must be hiding in one of them after taking such a long vacation for himself. Thinking she had a valid lead, Mica asked Adam to send her the addresses of the inds owned by Nico. But when Mica saw the row of vacation inds, she thought Adam, the foodie, was too dedicated. With so many vacation inds, finding them is childs y. Pastora offered a solution that was not an option: There is strength in numbers, even though the world is so big, there are Inte users all over the world, and they are more serious than Sherlock Holmes, so it is very easy to find someone. Mica did not hesitate to make public her rtionship with Nico and immediately published the news on socialworks. Im looking for someone: my fiance disappeared a week ago, most likely he is not in the country, I hope that if you see him, please send me a private message with his location, photo as proof, provide valid clues, strong reward. I am waiting on line, it is quite urgent. Thank you. Below the text, there is a photograph of Nico. When Micas tweet surfaced, it exploded on Twitter, and within two or three hours, the trend exploded. The universal online search for missing person Nico. Matthewughed heartily at the breaking news and called Nico on the phone transantically. The signal seemed to be mediocre and Nico was slow to pick up. Where are you brother? Youve been missing for so many days its really depressing that youre missing three. Nico, who seemed to have something on his side of the table, said with slight impatience, If youve got shit to do, Im busy. Matthew raised an eyebrow and said flirtatiously, Youre not on the Inte yet, are you? -If he catches you cheating, youll lose your life. Steal your sisters fish, Im busy, theres nothing to hang up. Nico is confused too, with the missing persons thing, he really hasnt been online much these days. Nico had juste out of the sea, covered in sea water and 30 centimeters of sand, and was walking home with his surfboard in his arms as he turned on his phone and surfed the inte a bit to see what was going on. Micas tweet, which was at the top for days, has been trending on Twitters hot spots. Nicos thin lips curled up when he saw the missing persons search message, and that was all it took to hold him? Nico called Matthew again. Matthew askedzily, What are you doing, missing me again after a moment? Nico didnt bother to y games with him and told him seriously, Tell the others that anyone who dares to give my whereabouts to Micha is working against me. Are you really hiding in a little corner and cheating on me, dammit? That brother sure helped you hide it from the world. Steal from your sister. I call it agitation, forget it, I cant talk to a clueless like you, Im hanging up. Matthew wasnt convinced, Last month I took an IQ test at a professional institute and I was a hundred and eight. Nico was in a good mood and raised his eyebrowszily, hanging up the phone right away, not bothering to talk to Matthew much. Grabbing the surfboard with encouragement, we entered our idyllic private vi and headed to the outdoor shower to rinse off the sand and sea water. Mica searched for Nico on the Inte for a whole week. When I began to wonder if Pastoras method was reliable, a reliable message finally appeared. A friend studying abroad, on a trip to an ind in southern Massachusetts this week, ims to have stumbled upon Nico surfing on the beach. There is also a photo attached. Mica showed the photo to Pastora, In your experience, does this photo look like a p-image?. Pastora zoomed in and out and looked left and right and said, I dont think its photoshopped, but sis, this picture is also very blurry, can you tell its Nico?. Mica looked at it closer and said, If its not a photoshopped photo, its 80 or 90 percent him. I can recognize the shape of his body. Pastora tapped her head, How awful, people are in love with Sherlock Holmes! You can recognize such a blurry photo. Mica dropped her phone and went to pack. Pastoray down on the bed and asked, What are you doing there? Go to Massachusetts. Pastora: hes a man of action. Mica chatted privately with the informant and learned that Nico was probably on the ind of Marthas Vineyard in southern Massachusetts. A dozen hourster, Mica arrived in Boston (USA) to catch a connecting flight to the ind of Marthas Vineyard. Arriving on Marthas Vineyard, Mica finds herself on this ind of over two hundred square kilometers with her simple luggage in tow, momentarily confused. It is an isted paradise, and in winter it is not high tourist season, so visitors are sporadic and the inds are not very crowded. Mica does not need to hide her identity and the chances of being photographed by the paparazzi here are slim. Even if they are photographed,e on vacation or are looking for someone, it is not negative news. Mica was wondering how to find Nico quickly in such a big ce when she suddenly remembered that Adam had given her a list of Nicos private vacation homes around the world some time ago. Mica hurried to pull out her phone to check, and among all the addresses, there was indeed the one for Nicos private estate on an ind of vineyards. Mica immediately called a car outside the airport and drove to this address. A road around the sea, cloudless blue skies in the distance merging with the sea level, blue sea and blue sky, beautiful scenery and bright sunshine. But all this way, even with such wonderful and untouched nature, Mica was in no mood to look away. She had never known that the journey to meet someone could be so fervent, so fervent that she ignored everything around her except the obsession of her heart. The phone rang. Caller ID Dario. It had been a long time since she and Dario had made peace. Dario visited her two or three times during her stay in Los Angeles and theyve be friends. But Mica has never been one to get close to Dario. Dario thought Mica had been robbed when he saw all the bombshell news on the inte, after all, intense and anxious news was not like Micas cool style of being a person. This was a far cry from the Mica that Dario knew. Have you really decided to stay with Nico?N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Yes. Chapter 1121: Ms. Micaela (1) Micas firm tone made Dario pinch his forehead and said, But now Nico is hiding, he clearly doesnt want to see you. If he really wanted to take responsibility for you, he wouldnt hide in a ce where he cant be found, and Mica, even though I havent had a deep rtionship with Nico, he used you as a bargaining chip in front of so many people in the casino. Even as a friend, I dont want you to fall into the prodigal son trap. At the time I had a misunderstanding with him, I cant put it into three words. I dont need him to take responsibility for me, I am an adult, I am responsible for my feelings for him, I will deal with them myself. As for him hiding, its not that he doesnt want to see me, its that he wants an answer from me, a clear answer. Dario, thank you for reminding me of him as a friend, but I am an adult and I will take responsibility for the feelings I choose to have. Dario lost his smile as he heard Micas firm tone, Mica, so now Ive really lost your infatuation for good, have I?. Proud as Dario was, he didnt believe that Mica had really pushed him away from her heart, and thatpletely vacant position was given to another man. Mica says, Youll meet a lot of people in your life, and when youre young and ignorant and you meet someone amazing, you might think you like them. Dario, I had a crush on you, but only a crush. As for the years of obsession, it was probably because people are stingy, and when they cant have something, they always think Im not good enough for them to give up on me. It wasnt an obsession with you, it was an obsession with not letting go. But then you came home and appeared before me, and I also realized that the heartbeat I had then was nothing but pity, and that I was only sorry that my youthful heartbeat didnt bear fruit. But I have never been more than a young heart to you. For thest two years, Ive been afraid to push you, that if I pushed you, you would turn away from me, so Ive resisted approaching you like any other friend, trying to make you feel at ease. Ive always been the same to you, Mica, and to me, my youthful heart is a lifelong passion. can we really not do it all over again? Mica pursed her red lips and after a moment of silence, finally said, Once you have wronged me, now we are clear. With those words, Mica hung up the phone. Two hourster, the cab stops in front of a private house located on a small hillside. Mica gets out of the cab with her suitcase on her back and approaches. The door to the vi was unlocked and left open. Mica knocked symbolically on the door a few times, dragging her luggage, but no one answered inside the vi and Mica entered without permission. The vi isrge, with a huge vineyard as far as the eye can see, and behind the vi is a blue sea with unobstructed views of the sea. In the front yard, in addition to the vine veranda, there is arge pool with two Japanese vine tables and chairs and a ss of half-drunk champagne on the table. Nico should have been sitting here in the sun not too long ago. Mica bursts into the vi, open to the public and decorated in rustic American style, with sunlight streaming into every corner of the house, clean and bright, with huge floor-to-ceiling windows everywhere, and views of the sea and nature from everywhere outside. For the size of the vi and the fact that it is on a tourist ind like this, where every inch ofnd is gold, it is no exaggeration to say that it is a hundred million dor mansion. This house, make no mistake, must be Nicos private residence. A pile of surfing equipment is haphazardly lying in the back corner of the vi. Mica has always known that Nico is a veteran of thrill-seeking activities, diving, surfing, bungee jumping, racing and he is a master of these extremely dangerous sports. Nico is not in this vi, he must be surfing on the beach.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Mica left her luggage and went to the beach in search of someone. Crowd of three or two people on the beach, not exactly sparse, but not a big crowd either. By the beach, there are a few blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners sitting in beach chairs drinking juice and basking in the year-round beauty, talking andughing two by two. Mica was standing on the beach, looking out to sea. There were a few surfers, but the distance was too great for Mica to see if Nico was in the sea without binocrs. Mica put her open hands to her lips and shouted out to sea, Nico! Nico! Nico, who was surfing in the sea, thought he was hallucinating when he heard someone calling out to him from the beach and, with a frown and narrowed eyes, looked down the beach and saw a familiar figure in the sand. Shit, hes evil. Nico really hadnt expected Mica toe to him so quickly. A huge wave hit and as Nico defected, the surfboard suddenly tipped and overturned, drowning Nico under the wave. Mica was taken by surprise and ran down from the beach lookout, Nico!. Mica screamed for help and pulled a lifeguard next to the beach and said, I saw someone swept away by the waves a moment ago, can you take the yacht to rescue him?. The lifeguard looked out to sea, where the wave-swept surfer was clinging to his surfboard before going to jump into the sea, and smiled in relief, Hes safe, Miss, hes very good, Ive seen himing almost every daytely, a professional surfer. Mica watched dumbfounded as the man jumped back into the waves, and her heart eventually dropped as Mica waved towards the sea. She was pretty sure Nico had seen her. Ten minutester, Nico came ashore with his surfboard in his arms, his short, wet ck hair disheveled with reluctance, his surfers suit framing the mans lean, straight body and smooth muscles, his cool white skin sunburned from all the surfing hed done, but that didnt detract from the mans attractiveness or his air of uninhibited style. He was standing a short distance away, holding his surfboard, standing long and panting against the sun, azy smile on his forehead, looking up at her and saying, Youve opened your eyes to the sky, you found me so fast. I thought it would take a month, if anything. Mica was on the verge of tears, but now her eyes lifted and smiled at thezy gaze of her hangdog, and she rushed over to Nico, treading sand even under his feet, and hugged him. I loved it. How can someone look so attractive when theyre hunched over? Its impossible not to be impressed by this funny, easygoing, intelligent, uninhibited and uninhibited man. The sea breeze whipped Micas long hair and lifted the hem of her skirt. Mica cried andughed, clinging to his neck, Nico, Ive finally found you. Mica tilted her face up and kissed him eagerly on his thin lips. Nico was thrown off by the sudden kiss and stumbled twice on the beach, but was quick to let go of the surfboard in his hand and grab the back of Micas neck to deepen the kiss. A passionate kiss, as if no one was watching. The warm sun, the soothing sea breeze and the soft golden sandy beaches are a perfect apaniment. The one person in front of me is a wonder. Mica grabbed his face, looked into his deep, shining dark eyes and said firmly, Nico, I love you. Thats the only answer. Its not about pity or sympathy. We run both ways, we always have. Nico raised his hand to his face and smiled. I guess Matthew was right about that brainless guy. I should have spurred you on a long time ago if Id known. Are you happy because youre avoiding me and youve goaded me into throwing the whole inte to go after you? Nico picked up his surfboard with one hand and put his arm around Mica as he walked from the beach toward the vi, a seductive, sultry smile on his lips, That makes me feel good, Ms. Mica. Nico took her hand and gave her an affectionate kiss on the back of it. Chapter 1122: Mrs. Micaela (2) Ms. Mica. This title is one of the best Mica has heard in over twenty years of life. Mica smiled and extended Nicos hand between her own. The intertwining of fingers, the unbridled warmth and satisfaction in the fingertips, the stability that swims through the limbs like a warm current, sinks in. The two head for Nicos private estate. Mica looked down the road in front of her and asked in a light tone, Once you said youd marry me, does it still count? Nico rolled his eyes to look at her with a yful smile in his eyes, seemingly flirtatious and seemingly serious, Although Ive always given the impression of ying with the world, Ive never bothered to use those bubble promises to trick womens feelings as a way to trap them, and when I say something, I mean it. Mica didnt question it, she already knew Nicos characterpletely, Then lets get married. Mica always smiled slightly, that warm, firm smile. It was as if she said in a moment of leisure, its a beautiful day, lets go out and y. Nico was slightly taken aback, he obviously didnt expect Mica to bring up something so big casually, like a proposal without much importance, but when she looked at him, her eyes were soft and determined. He made this decision after much deliberation, not out of the pleasurable impulse of a momentary encounter. Nico remained silent for a long time, his heart pounding. The fourth strongest beat of his life was now, right now, when Mica told him: Lets get married. Mica looked at him in silence for a long time, and smiled: Mr. Nico is afraid?. The red sunset sunset loomed behind Nico, who paused in his walk, looked at her with unblinking eyes, and said solemnly, word for word, A man must say the words to propose. As for marriage, I used to be very afraid of it. I never had any expectations or fantasies about marriage, and Ive always been celibate. But after I met you, I found that I was more willing to sleep in the grave of marriage than to die in the street of celibacy. Y Nico slowly smiled ungainly and arrogantly, you want to marry me so badly, it would be too much of a man not to ept. As you, as you wish. Mica smiled slightly at him, Mr. Nico, I will see you in the future. Nico grabbed Mica by the waist and spun her in ce several times until Mica became dizzy before setting her down, with the man leaning against her forehead and saying, If this is the sweet date for having waited for you for two long years, then I thank you for those two years. Her voice was low, but there was an irrepressible agitation in it. It wasnt that Nico didnt think that this time Mica woulde to him, or that after this long, Mica and he could make it work. He just didnt expect Mica to offer to marry him. I didnt think this day woulde so soon either. Nico sped her face between hisrge hands, kissed her softly, and asked in a muffled voice, Will you marry me even without a diamond ring? Marry. Nico smiled reluctantly, But it is impossible to be the masters wife without a diamond ring. With these words, Nico slung Mica over his shoulder and headed for the vi. Micas body suddenly loses weight in the air, startled, and she asks him amused, Nico what are you doing?. To go home and put a diamond ring on my wife, of course! Even Mica, who has very thick skin, blushed slightly at Nicosment. Nico carried Mica all the way to the vi. Then he ced Mica on a wicker chair under an umbre in the vis courtyard. He leaned over and kissed her on the cheek, saying affectionately, Mrs. Mica, wait for me, Iming. Why are you leaving? Nico had gotten up and ran into the house without looking back, and it was only three minutes before Nico was running out of the house back into the yard. In his hand, he had added a small square box of ck velvet. Without surprise, it opened and inside was a diamond ring. Nico kneels down next to the wicker chair where Mica is sitting. Mica didnt expect him to prepare a diamond ring, and for a moment she didnt know if she was more surprised or moved. How did he he prepared a diamond ring? This is a look at the advance preparation for a marriage proposal. Nico didnt cover up either and graciously admitted, This time, when I came to Grape Ind and disappeared for so long, I wanted an answer. I have long thought about it, and this time, Mica, you have only two choices, either marry me or disappear from my presence altogether. I will not ept any mating provocations or loose rtionships. The harassment is crisp and clear, falling on the line. Mica looked at him and remembered the diaries he had kept for the past two years, full of tangled andplicated emotions, and how he had both loved and hated her for the past two years. No one could be so selfless as to wander around waiting for someone. With a determined character like Nicos, if she really couldnt love, shed never see him again. Micas eyes reddened slightly as she looked at the diamond ring, sniffled, and asked, What if I hadnte to you? Nico said frankly, Then consider me blind and throw this diamond ring into the ocean and henceforth erase the person Mica from the dictionary of my Nicos lifepletely. Nico, Im sorry. I kept you waiting too long. Nico took her hand, put the diamond ring on her ring finger, and kissed her with his thin lips on her ring finger and the diamond ring, Now that you are here, you dont have to be sorry, Mica, I am not that generous, I can be jealous, I can be jealous, I can be suspicious, I can wait for you to fall in love with me, but only if you are mine, physically and mentally. mine. If that premise is not given, then Id rather not have you. Mica threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly, replying, Nico, I am yours, I always have been. Nico lifted Mica and carried her to the master bedroom inside the vi house. Mica was thrown onto the bed and within moments the male body was on top of her. Tangled kisses intertwined with hot breaths, and Mica took hisrge hand and brought it to her lips, kissing it again and again. Nico was beside himself from the kiss, his chest throbbing slightly as he leaned back on the bedughing, teasing her, I know I have long, lustful hands, but how did I not notice before, Mica, that you still have a fetish/hands. Mica is not shy, she likes Nicos hands yes, but its not because of a hand fetish either Mica leaned in, her red lips pressed to his ear, murmuring, Its been hard on your five fingered girl thesest two years, taking my ce and taking care of you for so long.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. cough cough. Nico choked until he turned red and looked at her in surprise, How did you Before he could utter the interrogative words, Mica was already sitting on his waist, cupping his face in her hands and kissing Savanna on her thin lips, Ive read your diary. Knowing that for the past two years, he had cleared his mind and saved his body for her. This, very well. At night, Mica lies in his arms, looking up at him with starry eyes. Nico opened his eyes and saw her looking at him so fixedly, smilingzily and slightly, taking her deeper into his arms, I know your man is handsome, but you dont have to stay up most of the night looking, go to bed, Ill still be here in the morning to take a good look at you. The man is narcissistic as hell. But Mica liked it so much that she kissed his eyes and said softly, Nico, good night. Nico was stunned. With thatment, I dont know what point it provoked in him, but Nico started to tease her again. Between tangles, Nico bit her and sighed low and deep, Ive waited over seven hundred days and nights from goodnight on my phone to goodnight pressed against my chest, Mica, thankfully, youre back. Micas back stiffened and tears slipped from the corners of her eyes as her wet, sparkling eyes looked up at him and promised, I wont let you feel lost and found again, and I wont miss goodnight every day from now on. nico, Im yours, I was, I am and I always will be. Chapter 1123: Mrs. Micaela (3) When Mica gets up at seven in the morning and pulls up the blinds on the first floor, the soothing sea breeze is still blowing in every corner of the house, and bits of sunlight are streaming through therge floor-to-ceiling windows. The sun is so good its enviable. Not far from the window is the blue sea, golden sun, white waves, sand, yachts and seagulls. Nico sleeps on his back in the fluffy double bed in the upstairs bedroom, his biological clock Mica has never been able to supplement, and where people sleep until dawn during the day before waking upzily, Mica, by contrast, is disciplined enough to maintain an old persons biological clock. And shes in such a picturesque, sunny location that sleeping inte is not the way to go and getting up at seven to make breakfast is the way to go. Mica had just gone to the fridge to see what ingredients she could cook, thinking that Nico had been here alone for so long and that, ording to his character, the fridge would be empty, but when she opened it, therge three-door fridge was almost full with an abundance of food and everything. Mica thought it was a little strange and muttered as she pulled fresh ingredients out of the fridge, I cant believe youve taken a turn and can cook.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Mica was getting ready to make a sandwich when the doorbell rang. Ding-dong, ding-dong. Mica ran to the front door of the vi to open it, expecting a messenger or a newspaper delivery, but when she did, there was a hot, tall, blue-eyed, blonde-haired foreign woman standing outside. Mica unconsciously appraised the other woman, and well, prettier impossible. When the foreign woman saw Mica, her eyes were visibly disappointed for a few moments, and she asked Mica in fluent Spanish-American, Hello, Im looking for Mr. Nico, where is Mr. Nico? Mica replied in Spanish, He is upstairs sleeping, may I ask who you are, what can I do for him? The foreign woman examined Mica up and down with a strange look as well, Who are you with Mr. Nico? Mica is wearing a white Nico shirt and jeans, her soft fluffy hair is pulled back in a barrette, her long hair is scattered around her temples, her clean white face is smooth and dust free, herzy, casual look is so casual that a casual observer might guess that she just got out of a mans bed. There was no reason why Mica couldnt sleep with a mature and very seductive, handsome and charming man sleeping in the vi. With a man like Nico, sleeping with him was a plus. Mica held the small wooden door of the vi with one hand and smiled yfully, I am Mr. Nicos fiancee. The pretty foreign woman was slightly puzzled, What, isnt Mr. Nico single? Mica patiently replied, Single until yesterday yes, but not today. The foreign woman was even more surprised, Did you really chase Mr. Nico in one day?. Mica rubbed her nose, a little awkwardly, which was an exaggeration. Mica noticed the foreign woman carrying tworge pieces of fresh lettuce in her hand and it was probably clear, Are you here to deliver food to Mr. Nico? The foreign woman seemed a little annoyed to learn that Nico was not single and scratched her hair. I was trying to woo Mr. Nico so I could bring him food every day, and this is really very bad news, bad! How can Nico be so charming that, even on an ind where no one knows him, beautiful womene over to hit on him? The foreign woman, her emotions running high, red furiously at the two fresh lettuces in her hand before saying, Since Mr. Nico has an owner, Im not giving this lettuce away! Hmph, Im not the only one who will be sad anyway. Mica was curious, Who else could be sad?. Almost every woman on this street has delivered groceries to Mr. Nico, and theyd be sorry if they knew. How dare you say that all the dishes in the fridge are from the women on this ind? Truth be told, Mica didnt expect Nico to be so bright and spirited when he went out on his own. Its horrible that a whole street of women are interested in him. Mica spent the morning dispatching several foreign women, one of whom was a teenage sister. The little sister excitedly described Nico to Mica: That hot guy with the ck sunsses and the sports car and the suit pants and the man sandals is just great! With ck sunsses, driving a sports car, western pants and mens leather sandals? So, thats how Nico has been shaking this grape isle all this time? No wonder the testosterone cant be contained and attracts a whole host of women, from young widows in their thirties to lovestruck teenagers. But Mica doesnt deny that the men she looks at are always glorious. Nicosnguid, uninhibited ease and humor are damned charming. After preparing breakfast in the open kitchen, Mica called Nico a couple of times from downstairs, who camezily and unhurriedly downstairs. A pair of male arms came around behind Mica, who was standing at the kitchen table. Mica picked up a fresh, juicy lettuce and slipped it into Nicos mouth, who snapped it with a crisp bite and an apanyingment, Mmm, nice lettuce today. Mica turned her head to look at him and smiled evasively. Nico squeezed her hand and popped another lettuce from the sd te into his mouth, What are you doing looking at your man so early in the morning, do you want to spend the day in bed? Mica smiled intriguingly, pursed her red lips and pointed to the sd te, All these tes, all from your admirers on this ind, I sent five of them for you early this morning, all to deliver to you. cough cough. Nico clenched his fist to cover his lips, slightly embarrassed. Mica leaned against the kitchen table and looked at him with a smile, Mr. Nico, you are very outgoingtely, you are wearing ck sunsses, a sports car, leather pants and sandals, well think of that image, it seems to be quite flirtatious. Mica Mica had walked past him, carrying his sandwich to the minimalist kitchen table to eat. Nico stood still and held out his hands. Its kind of mean. Nico walked over to Mica and sat down, his long fingers cupped the egg from the sandwich onto Micas te and he ate it right away. Mica frowned, Did you wash your hands?. Just washed it, what, you dont like me? Nico took her fork in his hand and popped a slice of cucumber in his mouth, teasing her with a raised eyebrow, Why didnt you throw all the vegetables out of the fridge? Youre still eating safely. Youre part of this, arent you ashamed to eat a dish youve earned with your good hide, what, you dont let the future Mrs. Mica eat it? Nico rested his chin on one hand and looked at her yfully, Ms. Mica is quite jealous, but you really misunderstand me, my wife, am I an everything man? Apparently not. What are you barking at? Wife. Nico moved closer and his thin lipsnded a kiss right on her cheek, arrogant and ungainly. Nico turned back to the fridge to grab mineral water to drink, I picked your vegetables, I didnt take your people. Arent all these vegetables going to fit in your stomach now? Im begging for food to fill your belly with my skin, and even if you dont thank me, youre telling me, hows that for a joke?. Mica is very funny, its a pity Nicos mouth is not good foredy. After breakfast, Nico, wearing ck sunsses and suit pants and leather sandals, drives a convertible sports car and honks at Mica in the courtyard of the vi. Mica peeked out and saw that the man was a true environmentalist. This eco-friendly dress is a young girls best friend. Nico shouted to her, Ill take you for a ride and let the whole ind know that Im in love! Its hard to keep a low profile when youre with a high profile person. Chapter 1124: You’re Linlang on Earth (1) On this ind in southern Massachusetts, Mica apanied Nico on the ind for a full half month. In this half month, Mica and Nico have worked almost tirelessly to fill the gaps and vacancies that have existed for two whole years. In the two years that Mica has been away, many unspeakable things have happened to Nico. For example, Nico was by no means a heavy smoker, but in thest two years he has be one. Mica is also learning. After falling asleepst night in the middle of the night, Nico coughed incessantly and Mica dragged him to the local Grape Ind clinic the next morning to get checked out. After tossing and turning most of the night, neither could sleep well. The test results were bronchitis and the throat was not doing very well. The doctors advice was to quit smoking and reduce the number and frequency of cigarettes. Nico may be rampant, and restraint does not seem to be a word in his vocabry, but he is not so rampant as to be reduced to a tobo addict. Back at the vi, Mica drove and Nico, sick, sat in the passenger seat with his hands on the back of his neck and sunsses on, leaning back and enjoying the sun and the inds sea breeze. Mica frowned slightly, somewhat annoyed at hisck of concern for her health, You are very capable, you have be a smoker after two years, howe your teeth arent yellow from the incense smoke?. Nico turned his head and smiled yfully at him, If my teeth be yellow and ugly, can you still look at me when youe back? Ill have to go to the dentist regrly. Whitening his teeth while smoking, Mr. Nico is a man who knows how to have fun and is so refined that he almost puts himself on a womans level. Nico put a hand to his face, Its a joke, why is he on the line?. Mica turned her face slightly, not wanting to be taken in by him when she was serious, and said coldly, The doctor said quit smoking, starting today, give me the cigarette case and lighter, I dont want to marry a smoker. Nico smiled indulgently at him, bandit: Its not impossible to quit smoking, but Ive been too addicted to it for the past two years, and its a bit cruel of you to ask me to quit cold turkey, not to mention that its easy to quit halfway and get worse. You might also think of a way to give me something else tofort me and distract my mouth when I quit. Gum? Mica mused, frowning and looking at him. But as soon as she looked away, Nico quickly leaned over and gave her a kiss on the lips, the man felt perversely ufortable and the smile on his thin lips widened. If you quit smoking like that, you might have a chance at sess, give it a try. Ill drive Nico! Mica red at him, but her tone was kind. Nico leaned back in the passenger seat, closed his eyes and basked in the sun, sayingzily and arrogantly, Im a smoker because of you, dont get upset. Mica gave him two unconscious nces, feeling guilty, and exined, I dont dislike you, I just want you to stop smoking because smoking too much is bad for your health, if you were just spending the time to smoke once in a while, I wouldnt force you to quit, instead I would pass you a lighter. There is nothing wrong with having some hobbies in life, but if that hobby has be so serious that it affects your physical and mental health, then you have to abstain from it. Nico gave a hanging smile, Ms. Mica told me to give it up, how dare I not do it. I tell you Im serious. Im serious too Mrs. Mica, Nico said as he took one of her hands and ced it against his thin lips and kissed it. When they arrived at Nicos private vi, Mica parked the car in the yard. Nico was so addicted to smoking that he got out of the car and unconsciously fumbled in his pants pockets. Mica fixed her gaze on him and held out her hand, making it clear that she was going to confiscate his cigarette case and lighter. Nico handed over the cigarette case and lighter in one piece and, when he was done, walked over to her with his hands in his pockets and sneered, You can take full responsibility for me when you confiscate the items that keep me alive. With that, Mica was taken by surprise and another kissnded on her lips. The man had stretchedzily and entered the vi. Mica looked at the cigarette case and lighter in his hand and followed them inside with some helplessness. Nico had slumped down on the sofa, picked up a magazine and flipped through it nonchntly. When Mica thought about his puritanical life during those two years, she couldnt help but feel hurt and asked him, During the two years I was away, didnt you go out with your friends or anything else for a while, other than reading books and smoking? Was there nothing else you could do? How many cigarettes are smoked a day and how much time is spent smoking and spending alone. Nico flipped through the magazine with a tter and returned absentmindedly, Keep watching little porno movies. Except this. This man, can he ever be decent? Nico threw the magazine down and leaned back on the couch, resting his head on one hand and looking at her with serious eyes. And thinking of you, of course. Mica was slightly stunned and, for a moment, she didnt know if she was more moved or more heartbroken. Despairing of your man? Mica skirted the issue by asking, How many packs of cigarettes did you smoke a day when you were at your worst? Seven or eight packs. Too many. Like a smoker. Mica frowned, You cant smoke that aggressively.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. During the conversation, Micas cell phone rang. In the days since Mica had arrived in Grapevine to pursue Nico, the calls hadnt stopped, and the phone was constantly bombarded by agents andpany executives. Even Nico couldnt help but tease, Youve had enough vacation this time, youve had enough time with me, if you want to go to work, Im not going to stop you, with me its not like Im stopping you from getting ahead. Mica, slightly stunned, held her phone and said, I just talked to my agent, I dont have any important announcementstely, so I can be with you all the time. If Nico was an ordinary man, maybe he would have believed Micas bullshit, but Nico is a human being, Ms. Mica, I also consider myself a behind-the-scenes capitalist in the entertainment industry, even if you are a big shot, if your agent and your boss really have no problem with you after so long, then they must be doing it for charity. Mica bit her lip and thought for a moment before telling Nico in a haze, Theres something Ive been thinking abouttely but havent decided yet, and I want you to help me weigh the pros and cons. Mica rarely asks Nico about her career and rarely asks him to make decisions for her. Tell me about it. Mica said earnestly and calmly, Ive thought about it, I dont think its a long-term solution to develop myself overseas. I went to Hollywood just to gild the pill, people wouldnt say this is Nicos wife, but this is Micas boyfriend, but it was just to even things out, and now Ive had enough of running around, Id rather stay by your side. Nico looked at her for a long time with a dark look, and suddenly let out a softugh, Youve already decided on your own, havent you. I just I dont want you to have to work so hard to keep the rtionship alone again, and its okay for me to go the rest of the way, if thats okay with you. Nico looked at her with an ever deepening gaze, the corners of his eyes smiled slightly, Leave the hard work to your man, as for you, be a good Mrs. Mica for me, thats enough. Chapter 1125: You Are Linlang on Earth (2) Thest night on the ind of Marthas Vineyard was a cool, slightly dry spring and summer day. Therge windows in the master bedroom were wide open and the sea breeze came in unobtrusively and soothingly. Mica had drinks with Nico, and it was nice to lie on the big, fluffy bed and do nothing but be so peaceful. The feeling of quiet love and quiet beauty, Mica had for the first time. Nico is so unruly, but when hes quiet, hes also so beautiful. Mica leaned into his arms, her eyes teary and tender as she looked at the man and said, Nico, Ive always had a question I wanted to ask you and I was curious. And anything else you were curious about? Ask. Nico looked up at her, the mans long slender fingers gently brushed her glowing face. Mica asked, When I left two years ago, why didnt youe to see me off? Nico said truthfully, If I dont tell the truth, I dont want to send it, and if I tell the truth, Im afraid to send it. Afraid to send it? Micaughed and let out augh, Am I a flood? Besides, is there anyone Mr. Nico wouldnt dare send it to? The man looked at her with a dark gaze, with an unconscious depth of emotion floating under his eyes, and said, I was afraid I couldnt resist taking the flight that sent you and hijacking it. Mica believes that with Nicos reckless and unconventional temperament, its no wonder such a fall would befall him. So why Campoverde bring me that message, what with a life that is not meant for everything, and not wishing for smooth sailing, wishing for a ride on the waves. Such a blessing, Campoverde send me can, any other friend send me can, but just not a blessing between lovers. At that time Are you deciding to break up with me for the moment? Nicos eyes looked at her for a moment and said, I never wanted to break up with you. Mica leaned back in his arms and looked at him, her eyes gradually reddening, but smiling happily, Then why did you say that? If I hadnt said that, and had said Id wait for you always, and had said something like, whether you seed or fail, Ill be waiting for you wherever you are as long as youe back, youd always feel there was a way back. Once a man believes he has a way back, he cannot turn his back; it is human nature to do so, and no one is naturally strong and primitive unless he is forced to turn his back.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Theughter on Micas lips widened, tears glistening in the corners of her eyes, Nico, really, I never thought there would be anyone in my life who loved me so much. Nico kissed her on the forehead and said softly, softly but firmly, Then imagine that from now on there will always be someone who loves you so much. mica, I love you more than anything. Mica was in Nicos arms, crying andughing, raising her arms and wrapping them around his neck tightly. This man, shes lucky to have him. After returning to Spain, Mica began working for a while. Although most of Micas work moved to Spain, even there, she and Nico were often separated by work. Although Nico has a lot of free time, he has a job and cant be with Mica on set and on location all the time. Also, Mica does not like having Nico with her when she is working, she is not interested in working. After Mica and Nico decided to get married, they took a trip back to L-town to see Malia. Mica shook Nicos hand and told Malia, Grandma, Nico and I are getting married. Malia cried with joy, If you and Nico get married, you will have a home for life, and your mother will beforted in her grave. Nico said, The exact date is not decided yet, Mica is busy with work, we will do the wedding when she has time to work, it all depends on her schedule. Malia was even happier to see that Nico was so considerate of Mica and kept saying yes and yes. That night, Malia asked Mica to sleep with her, as it had been a long time since they had seen each other and they had a lot to talk about, and Malia had a lot to tell Mica. Nico sleeps in Micas original small room. Mica slept with Malia in the next room, in the middle of summer and the nights were hot. After turning out the light, Malia picked up an old-fashioned futon fan with an open edge in her hand and gently swung it between her elbows, a gentle breeze brushing her ears and cheeks. Malia said in a serious voice, Mica, I know you have a career and have been working in the States for thest two years to develop it, leaving Nico for so long. But for the past two years, Nico has visited me almost every week, talked to me, yed cards with me and done a lot of things for me instead of you. Its worth sacrificing some of your time to be with him. Mica was stunned, she hadnt expected Nico to visit Malia on and off for the past two years. Nico had never told her, but he was taking care of the most important family member in his life with his actions. Grandma, I know, Ive thought about some things and Ive decided, too, to do something for Nico. Malia said nothing more, she merely patted the back of Micas hand and said lovingly, Youve always been a stubborn child since you were little, understand that in your heart, I wont say anything more. Mica touched the diamond ring on her ring finger and secretly made a big decision. The decision, not of sacrifice, not of surrender, was hers alone. In the second half of the year, Mica abandoned severalmercials and only epted one shooting. The date of the wedding with Mica has also been set for the beginning of next spring, in March, when the snow melts, the flowers bloom and everything grows. The wedding invitation was handwritten by Mica during a break in the shooting of the y, in a dignified and elegant cursive handwriting, printed on high quality and generous red paper. It is that for most of the year, Mica has been away from Nico again for a long, long time. Nico was used to being with Mica, and before he decided to marry her, he had already thought that the special nature of Micas profession meant that he would be away from her more often than not. Nico is not a generous man, but neither is he a stingy man who only cares about the fleeting pleasures of the moment. This woman will be his for the rest of his life anyway, and he doesnt care if the reunion is short. But its true that in matters like rtionships, you know what youre getting into, but people dont believe it. That day Nico organized a party to hand out wedding invitations. Matthew had been drinking a little and was a little surprised when he received the invitation, saying, Nico, to be honest, Ive met Mica and dealt with her two or three times. Nico is in a good mood and doesnt take it personally with Mateo. Nor does he deny Mateos assertion that Mica is not your typical virtuous housewife. Nico swirled his ss of red wine and said calmly and nonchntly, Im not looking for the perfect nanny wife, life is too long not to find a half that is interesting and appetizing. I cant stand to look at the other. The words are clear and light, but there is a certain earnestness in them. Matthew couldnt help but remind her, But this girl is too careless, 360 days a year, she wants to spend much of her time outside filming, Nico, sometimes I really admire you, so hard, you can persevere for seven years, if it were me, I would have given up long ago. I wouldnt if I had to wait that long. Nico just smiled superficially, withoutment. Marriage is an affordablemodity you can have if you want it. But love is a luxury, not something you can know just because you want it. A deep love between two lovers is a rarity in the world. If for once in a persons life, they meet someone who is pleasing to the eye, they will know that people who are as beautiful as rainbows dont really seem to exist, but by meeting people who are so beautiful and pleasing to the eye, other people and things will also lose their colorpletely. When you meet a rainbow, you know its there. Nico said, I love no one more than Mica. Matthew shook his head, looking desperate, and clinked his ss, half jokingly, half seriously, May you die cross-legged in the grave of marriage. Nico raised an eyebrow, Its better than your corpse in the street. Matthew opened his mouth to say something persuasive, but he was afraid Nico would get angry, and since siblings have nice things to say, but its not decent to talk about the other persons identified partner, Matthew opted to keep quiet. Mica has always been a cunning stakeholder in Matthews mind, always taking advantage of Nico, always making Nico expect, the image of Mica with him, always doing whatever it takes, even though the girl is beautiful and better than a heavenly fairy, Matthew feels that she is a ckened thorny rose that should not be touched. Nico is going to get stabbed all over one day. Because Mateo always felt that Mica didnt love Nico at all, that the woman only loved Nicos family and wealth, and that all in all, Nico was the best choice for her. Mica finished her work early and returned from out of town to surprise Nico. As it turned out, when people got home, she realized Nico wasnt home. He called Nico and it was Matthew who answered. Matthew said, Nico is drinking with some of our brothers, sending you two wedding invitations, he just went to the bathroom, he cant drive when hes drunk, so you should drive and pick him up. Okay, Ill be right there. Mica hung up the phone and grabbed one of Nicos wool scarves from the floor-to-ceiling rack before heading out the door. In this cold, hes wearing shirts and coats that fill his neck with wind. Mica was driving the car, the night was sparse of pedestrians and the cold winter day was turning early and warm because she was going to pick him up. When they arrived at the bar, Mica greeted Mateos group one by one and let herself be swept into Nicos arms like it was nothing, and kissed several times. Mica didnt have very thin skin, and Matthews boys werent the ones who would be embarrassed anyway. Since were going to be a family, Matthew raised his ss to Mica and said, Nico sent us a wedding invitation tonight, and were jealous of all the bachelors. Mica smiled faintly, I have to drive, I cant drink wine, Ill have tea instead of wine. Nico was in a good mood, so he let Mateo be as difficult as he wanted, and he was fine with Mateo not intimidating Mica. Mica joined Nico in the booth for a while longer, during which time a work call came in and Mica left the booth to answer it. Matthew excused himself to go to the bathroom and followed her out. Chapter 1126: You’re Linlang on Earth (3) In the hallway at the back of the hotel, as soon as Mica finished her phone call, she turned to see Matthew leaning against the hallway wall, as if waiting for her. While it was to be expected that this brother of Nicos definitely didnt have anything nice to say to her when he approached her, it certainly wasnt something he had to say to her if he dared to approach her under Nicos nose. Mica asked in a joking tone, Mr. Matthew made a point ofing out to talk to me alone, not a doggish attempt to confess his love for his brothers wife, is it? You are a rather self-absorbed woman. Although youre beautiful like a fairy, I dont have Nicos taste for liking a woman without a conscience like you. Mica giggled instead ofughed and said, I advise Mr. Matthew to stop calling me woman, its not nice for Nico to hear that, so call me sister-inw. Mica remembered that Matthew was a year younger than Nico and it was only fair to call her sister-inw. You! Matthew ground his teeth in anger, the woman was eloquent and a formidable teacher. Nico was afraid he would bully her, but who could bully a girl like Mica? Mica more or less intimidates others. Matthew took a deep breath, suppressing the fire in his chest, and said in an unkind tone, Dont think I dont know that you married Nico because you saw Nicos status and position. Nico was blinded by love and was fooled by you, and now, when youe back, you nonchntly tell him a few sweet words to cajole him into marrying you. Two years in Hollywood and you already have a posthumous Oscar and worldwide fame? Mica, you really have some skills and abilities. Mica listened quietly, no displeasure showing on her face, even with a slight polite smile, calm and collected. Matthew warned, Your usual tricks are fine, but if you try to turn Nico green, Ill watch you die. Mica smiled wryly, her eyes met Matthews sharp, unkind gaze in the gloom, and she said softly, I hadnt realized that Mr. Matthew liked our Nico, but Mr. Matthew, you dont stand a chance, from now on, Nico is mine. From now on, Nico belongs to Mica. Mr. Matthew, you have to stop thinking about that. That damn woman! Youre just being a smart ass! Matthew sneered, You better be serious about marrying Nico!. Mica thought that was a bit childish, If Im not sincere about marrying Nico, what can you do, Nico and I are ready to fight. So now you admit that you married Nico for the money? Micaughed lightly, Money doesnt tarnish love, it only makes it purer, and what can be tarnished is not love. If Mr. Matthewes across a rtionship that can be tarnished by money, be careful, dont be fooled, its mostly a trick the world uses to say its not love. Fuck, this woman has the same mouth as Nico, what a couple. With these words, Mica walked towards the private room in a rxed manner. Matthew stood there, frowning, You dont love Nico at all, do you? What youve done for Nico, Nico cant see it, but those of us on the outside see it for what it is youre a woman who doesnt even think about him. Mica paused in her pacing andughed softly, feeling ridiculous, and returned with a slight sidelong nce, So Mr. Matthew wants me to tell him at length what Ive done for Nico? But youre not Nico, so whats the point of me telling you. The marrying Nico thing is my business, and I understand that you, as Nicos friend and brother, care about him. But I dont need to fill you in on everything between Nico and me, nor do I have to care what you think of me, it doesnt matter what you think of me, Im going to marry Nico and spend my life with him. Even if you dont think Im going to spend my life with Nico, thats fine, I dont need to tell anyone Im going to spend my life with Nico anyway, I dont even need to promise Nico, because love is never something you promise with your mouth, its something you feel. But next time I wont answer Mr. Matthews boring and irrelevant questions. Matthew stood still, frozen. This woman is a very eloquent speaker. The door to the booth happened to open and Nico stepped out with a scarf in his hand, the man frowned slightly as he saw Mica walking towards him, What took you so long? Mica faced him, she took the wool scarf in her hand and helped him hang it around his neck. It took me a little longer because I went to the bathroom on the way. Itste, lets go home. Nico had taken Micas hand and was heading outside. Mica raised her eyes to the mans handsome, superior face and curved her lips; she didnt need to show anyone that she loved him. Because sooner orter, everyone would know that she had grown old with this man for the rest of her life. Sooner orter. No need for anyone toment on it. One morning, Mica had a live online interview at work. After half an hour of live streaming at 9 a. m., the live stream was full. Nico woke up hungry in the morning and sleepily came downstairs in his pajamas, and without seeing what Mica was doing, he grabbed her from behind while she was on air. The mans chin rested on Micas shoulder, his lips brushed the nape of her neck, his voice low and misty as he asked, Why are you up so early, have you had breakfast? Mica twisted her head to look at the man whose eyes were half open and half closed and still awake, slightly embarrassed, Nico, Im live Nico froze and opened his eyes to see, Thements below the live feed erupted into a frenzy. Ahhhhhhhhhh! The old auntie is going to be crispy! Official announcement Official announcement Official announcement Official announcement!!!This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Screenshot taken! With pictures! Surprise! Micas secret boyfriend! The man is handsome and the woman is beautiful and so kosher!!! Theyre really back together!!! So its true what the gossip issue said about Mr. Nico being infatuated with Mica, I thought it was a little article made up by the gossip issue, but I didnt think it was true . scandalized Theres no one else with those loving eyes! Good luck with 99! Chapter 1127: The most high-profile confession. The news that Mr. and Mrs. Nico are back together immediately exploded on Twitter hotspots. Due to Nicos sudden appearance on Micas live stream, it attracted countless crowds of foodies and the number of people on the live stream skyrocketed. After the broadcast ended, Mica took to Twitter and tweeted. Hello, Mr. Nico. @Nico. Short and concise. Nico also sent a simple and clear official statement on Twitter. Hello Ms. Mica. @Mica is Mica. Official marriage announcement. The inte exploded again. Originally thought to be just aposite, theposite results a lonely, straightforwardly married people bull. Who said Mr. Nico was just messing with Mica, messing with her to the point of a marriage certificate, niggase out to get pped! I got lemony again. Seven years long and Deep Talk is back together. I read your story in the gossip pages and it turns out its true. Oh my gosh. Did they really break up for seven years? Its so shocking how true it is. The itch of seven years, the itch of being alone, the itch of getting married. OMG, Im off to catch up on Deep Speechs little CP romance, bye guys! Ill be back up when Im done! Mr. Nico waited for Mica for two years Mica became a better version of herself To marry Mr. Nico. what an awesome love story this is Must 99 Oh! The week before the Christmas Eve vacations, Nico chose an early morning to drag Mica to the Civil Registry. Because of Micas public persona status, Nico was determined to have Campoverde evict the rest of the couples registered at the Civil Registry. Mica was in a daze, still sleepy from the early winter morning, when she was taken to the Civil Affairs Office and had her picture with Nico printed in a small red book. The steel seal of the marriage certificate, stamped tightly and firmly, is engraved in stone. From then on, she was his wife. She felt like nothing else. Mica didnt even think about how to be good at Sra. Two red marriage certificates, one for Nico and one for Mica. Nico teased, In the future, when you go to a movie set, if some sightless youngsteres up to you again, throw the marriage certificate in his face and see if he dares to do it again. Micaughs and says, Im afraid I dont have that chance.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Nico hadnt thought deeply about it and just assumed that Mica meant no fresh meat would dare hit on her. At the end of the year, Mica attended a film awards ceremony. Nico was one of the capitalist guests sitting in the VIP seats. The way Mica stood on stage with the trophy in her hands, smiling and glowing, made Nico feel that the wait had been worth it. Mica held up the trophy and delivered her eptance speech, Receiving this award is an encouragement to me, but it will probably be thest time I receive it. The stage was in an uproar. Even Nico was surprised. He didnt quite understand Micas words, and the others on stage, too. This eptance speech is clearly out of the ordinary. Speaking quietly into the microphone, Mica said, A lot has happened to me over the past two years and I am grateful for the experiences I have had over the years because they have not only changed the course of my life, but also allowed me to get to know the most integral part of my life. I know Ive had a mix of hard work and luck along the way, and there are a lot of people who dont approve of me as much, but for those who dont, Ill take what I can get, and most importantly, the approval of the people I care about. When I said earlier that this might be myst award, it wasnt a morosement and I wasnt kidding. These days, after careful consideration, I realize I have something more important to do than perform. There was another shout and murmur from the stage. Mica smiles happily as she holds up the trophy and politely admits, Many of you probably already know, yes, Im getting married. Now Im more interested in learning how to be that mans wife than flying for years and years filming. Sitting on stage, the tip of Nicos heart jolted with an unexpected surprise. He never thought Mica would give up everything she has now for him. Without telling him beforehand, without reminding him in a self-taught way, this woman simply chose the right moment to announce to everyone that she had decided to retire, that she was going home to make soup for the people she loved. It was like picking a random windy morning and making a huge but cloudy decision. Simply put, it was his own decision, no one elses, and his would have to pay a heavy price for that decision. Nicos violently beating heart was like a fire in the desert, burning anxiously. Mica is to him like a glorious rainbow and a precious sun. Her soft but firm voice rang in his ears again. He smiled at everyone on stage and continued, It has been a non-stop walk and aliyah for this trophy in the past. A lot of people thought I was just doing it for this trophy and for the fact that Im here today saying these meaningless eptance speeches. Actually, no. I went all the way through the thorns and the mountains, just to walk beside that person, and now Ive done it, my mission isplete. In the past, that man sir, he waited for me too much and too long, seven years, we went our separate ways, and for the rest of my life after that, I dont want to be separated from him for a day. It was too hard for him to walk to me alone, and in the future, I will walk to him too. When Mica finished this, she looked at Nico on stage with the trophy in her hands and smiled with a smile before taking a final bow on stage and saying a couple of words to finish. Thank you. Goodbye. Offstage, a camera caught in the semi-darkness, Nico raised a hand to cover his eyes. When he lowers his hand again, the camera captures Nicos eyes blushing. And Nico stood up by the time Mica came down from the stage in her long dress. With all eyes on her, the gentleman took her hand, bowed his head and, in full view of the audience, kissed Mica on the forehead, affectionate to death. That night, a worldwide bombshell hit the Inte. Oscar-winning actress Mica announces her retirement. And the reason for retirement was to get married and go home to make soup for her husband. The most remarkable and powerful way to show your love. Matthew froze when he saw the news, he did not expect that Mica had just announced her retirement from acting at the peak of her poprity. This decision, which must have been considered many days and nights before, was not mentioned by Mica in the hallway of the bar room that night. He was very aggressive in trying to embarrass her, and she could have said something about backing out for Nico to earn his goodwill and trust, but Mica didnt, because she didnt care. Matthew is increasingly confused about Mica, but he has also changed his earlier superficial opinion of her. She is very much in love with Nico. Chapter 1128: Waiting for you to come home and give me a fireworks (1) The news that Mica and Nico are getting married has spread around the circle. Beltran had also been informed of the news and paid a special visit to say goodbye, as a fatherly gesture. Seeing Beltran first thing in the morning was quite a shock, but Mica let Beltran in as a courtesy. Beltran smiled and said, Mica, I didnt expect you to marry Mr. Nico, why didnt you tell daddy? When you get married, dad has to get ready too. Besides, you will have to walk down the aisle holding daddys hand at the wedding. Mica was amused and scoffed, Howe you didnt remember you were my father before, and now you do? This girl, how can she talk? You are getting married and I, as your father, must be present. Beltran, myst name now is Quesada, not Matamoros, and if you try to get something out of me because Im marrying Nico, I advise you to forget it. I wouldnt give you and The Matamoros family a single cent, even if I had an infinite amount of money to spend. You Aunt Cam are still Mr. Nicos savior after all, how can you talk like that? Thats none of my business, Cam wants to im a salvation, im it from Nico. Beltran knows that he has been ashamed of Mica, but this strong attitude of Mica has also made Beltran feel somewhat upset. Beltran returned home distraught and was chased by Cam. Beltran, whats wrong, Mica promised to finance the Matamoros Group? Beltran sighed and frowned, And the funding, she didnt take a good look at me and almost didnt kick me out!. Cam was not surprised and said, This Mica is too cold-blooded, you are at least her biological father and now that she has made it big, she doesnt even think about who gave birth to her, what a wolf! I told you before, we will only be blessed if Kemena marries into The Amengual family, this Mica marrying Nico has nothing to do with us! Hey whats the point of talking about this now, that Mr. Nico didnt see Kemena either? When they all agreed to get engaged and then backed out of the marriage to Kemena, this Nico is no slouch either. Cam snorted, her eyes full of jealousy, Its not because Mica is ying a part in this, seducing Nico. Beltran and Cam were talking word for word in the living room, and Kemena, who was in the room, heard them and hated them so much that she tore up every book she had in her hands. During the two years that Mica left La Ciudad Santa for the United States, Kemena did everything she could to get closer to Nico. Although she has contacts and capital, and she is beautiful, she is like a small stone thrown into the sea in a ce like show business, where there are so many beautiful women, but she cant make any waves. Eventually, resources and contacts stopped aciming, and privately, she attracted many resources under the name Nico, but they all cooled miserably. She was interested in signing with the Amengual Group consortium, but Nico never gave it a thought and kept her contract a secret, not caring about it. The more Nico ignores her, the more the jealousy and hatred in Kemenas heart is fueled. All the points of origin of resentment and hatred are simply the result of unfulfilled desires. But that resentment was growing thicker and thicker in Micas shadow. Even thepany with which she is registered, when it learned that she was Micas sister, sent out press releases with articles portraying Mica. It is said that she is MicaJr. and that she is Micas real stepsister. Only when he hooks up with Mica does he give her that little bit of heat. As time went by, Mica became a shadow over her, a shadow that followed her everywhere, and she loathed and hated Mica. Why should she live in Micas shadow? On the table, a letter of invitation to marry Nico and Mica. Kemena took the wedding invitation and, with sharp scissors, cut it bit by bit until it waspletely impossible to put it together whole. Hell, Mica wants to marry Nico, in another life! What she cant have, why should Mica have? Kemena picked up the phone and made a call to her agent, looking determined. Mrs. Bohorquez, what you saidst time, I found out. Kemena, its good that youre clear on that, Mr. A good choice. Can you set me up with a meeting with Mr. Gardo as soon as possible, I have a deal to discuss with him. Okay, Ill call Mr. Gardo now, and maybe you can meet tonight. This Mr. Gardo had always admired Mica and treated her like a goddess, but with his strength, he would never havee across an actress of Micas caliber in his life. So this Mr. Gardo backed out and made several advances to Kemena. But Kemena is a noble person, and after meeting a man as stunning as Nico, she couldnt have looked at an ordinary guy like Mr. Gardo.Content held by N?velDrama.Org. But now she doesnt want to stand idly by. Whats wrong with making a brief sacrifice as long as he can destroy Mica? Although Mr. Gardo is no match for Nico, hes a well-known figure in her circle, with a wide range of contacts and good information, so hell never stop finding out what he wants to know. After retiring from the entertainment industry, Mica has turned her full attention to preparing for her wedding. Christmas Eve is approaching, a wave of snow has just fallen and, at the end of the year, Nico has a much busier end-of-year job than usual. Mica dragged Pastora to a couture bridal store to try on wedding dresses. Mica tried on a dozen outfits back and forth and had Pastora take pictures of them and send them to Nico for him to see. Mica asks, Which outfit looks good? Nico, who received the WhatsApp message, was in a meeting and suddenly lost his mind from the meeting when he saw his wife in the wedding dress, frowned slightly and sent a WhatsApp message, Why didnt you ask me to apany you to the wedding dress fitting? Mica: Havent you been busytely? Nico cancelled the meeting immediately and headed to the bridal store, where Mica happened to be putting on her wedding dress when she arrived. In the fitting room, Mica calls Pastora outside, Pastora,e in and help me, the straps dont fasten in the back. Nico drove straight in. The repeated straps in the back of the wedding dress caused Nico to frown slightly and grumble, Why is it so hard to tie?. Mica startled for a moment and jerked to realize that the person who had entered was Nico. What are you doing here? Cant Ie to see my wife in her wedding dress for me? Where is Pastora? asked Mica. Nico looked down and continued to study how to tie the straps earnestly, spitting in a light voice, What are you doing here with a one kilogram bulb, I got rid of it. How rude, Pastora has spent the afternoon with me trying on wedding dresses, so at least invite her to have dinner with us. Nico disagrees, I gave her a $10. 000 face value mall card and told her to go eat whatever she wanted for the evening, she was quite happy and stumbled off. Well, its the stic sisters. Tying the back straps of her wedding dress, Nico leans in, lowers her head and drops a kiss on the back of Micas bare white shoulder, Have a date tonight. Suddenly so attentive, is something wrong? The mans long fingers cupped her chin and turned her pretty face, his thin lips covering her as they kissed her and murmured, Im going on a business trip to Europe tomorrow. A couple of days? Five days if its quick, or the night before Christmas Eve if its slow. Mica threw her arms around his neck and asked, Do you want me toe along? Nico Banditughed out loud, Forget it, youreing with me, Ill stop working and spend all day at the hotel bumming around with you. Ahem. The mansrge hand squeezed her soft, slender waist, his forehead rested on hers, gently brushing the bridge of her nose as he said in a deep voice, Be good, wait until Ie back to spend the New Year with you. Mica let out augh, Wait until you get home and set off fireworks for me. Nico grabbed her around the waist and pushed her against the fitting room wall. Micas heart skipped a beat and she wrapped her arms around his neck, looking at him in such a way that she was half a head taller than him. Hey, whats up? The guide ising to say hello in a minute. Nico raised his eyes and stared at her for a moment, his eyes were deep and piercing, and he frowned and said, I didnt feel anything when I was separated from you for half a year or a few months, but now I feel ufortable when Im separated from you for a day, Mica, have you drugged me? Mica put one arm around his neck and with the other she stroked his handsome, deep profile, smiling happily. You were used to going hungry, now youre tired of being together every day, its hard to go hungry for a meal, Mr. Nico, its easy to go from simple to extravagant, but its hard to go from extravagant to frugal. Mica looked most holy and regal in a white wedding dress of unparalleled beauty. But the wedding dress was so wrinkled from Nicos twirling, it was sobering. Nico was getting worse and worse, his thin lips against Micas ear, nibbling on her ear and saying, You want to rip this wedding dress off. Mica pushed him away, this man was used to being unruly and unrestrained and it wasnt impossible that he could do something like that here if he wasnt stopped. Nico, why are you acting like an animal/beast now? Put me down already. Nico slowly put her down and kissed her again unhurriedly, saying, After not being human, I found out that being a beast is really addictive. Mica is not a thin-skinned person, but she blushed at his gangly, slouched words. The mans cheek is thicker than a bulletproof vest. Chapter 1129: Waiting for Fireworks (2) It was a winter evening when Nico took Mica to see ate night movie, a boring romantic movie that Nico never bothered to watch, but it was interesting to watch with Mica. Thete night movie came out and Pizza Hut was still open. Both of them, a little hungry, went into Pizza Hut for ate night snack. Mica ordered two shrimp with anchovies and arge slice of pizza. Pizza Huts shrimp are fried, which Nico thought was mediocre, but Mica loved them. You like this stuff that much, is it that good? Mica says she doesnt get it, Before, when I was an actor, I rarely ate fried food to keep my body in shape. Because of the restriction of not eating for a long time, now that I dont have to be an actor, I dont have to be hard on my figure, so when I see Pizza Hut KFC, I cant stay away. Plus His eyes drooped and heughed helplessly, Children whock childhood and parental love dont get KFC or Pizza Hut as kids, and since they dont get them, they either reject them or love them very much when they grow up. The mans long fingers picked up a pineapple tail prawn and popped it into his mouth, Since you like it so much, from now on Master will bring you here to eat every week. Its okay if you treat me like a father. That he wants you to be a father. Mica was amused. Nico teased, In bed more or less, role ying is pretty fun. Mica pinched a prawn and shoved it straight into his mouth, You cant even eat to curb your reckless driving!. Nico ate the shrimp cocktail and looked at her with a meaningful smile. After leaving the mall, the two didnt rush home, too full from the Pizza Hut, Nico dragged Mica outside for a walk along the road to cool off. On a cold night in the dead of winter, a breath is a long white breath. Nico grabs Micas hand and tucks it into his coat pocket. Mica doesnt feel the cold at all, its as if she were walking down the street as if no one was watching, showing her love in all its splendor. Nico didnt care what people saw, even outside, he was the one kissing whenever he wanted, taking a few steps and pulling Mica close to kiss her on the forehead. Finally, Mica was so frustrated that she reached into Nicos open coat at the end of the street, in a hidden spot, and wrapped her hands around his waist, bent her head and kissed his handsome chin. The dim, warm glow of the road lights enveloped them. A reckless, passionate kiss on the street with no one around. Mica was pretty sure she wanted to spend her life with this man. Inside a private vi. Kemena had showered and emerged from the bathroom wrapped in a thin bath towel. The beauty out of the bathroom. To Mr. Gardos delight. The man stepped forward and wrapped his arms around the womans waist, lowering his head to kiss her, when Kemena smiled slightly and raised her hand to cover the mans mouth, Mr. Gardo, dont be in a hurry, I need your help with something. Mr. Gardo, an understanding man, smiled slyly and appraised Kemena, Help is fine, but what kind of payment is Miss Matamoros nning to give me? When youre an entrepreneur, youre in business. Kemena looked at him with her silken eyes, her fingers stroked the mans chin, her red lips pressed to his ear, If it works, Mr. Gardo can do what he wants, Ill cooperate. Deal. Tell me, what is it? I need to ask about my stepsister. A little surprised, Mr. Gardo frowned and asked, You need me, an outsider, to investigate your sisters affairs, dont you know that yourself? Kemena said, I dont have to hide it from Sister Gardo either, I have never had a good rtionship with her. Mr. Gardo hesitated for a moment and said, But now that Mica is married to Nico, Nico is a king of hell and we must not mess with him. If we mess with his wife behind his back, he will destroy us. Dont worry, I just want your help to investigate something, not that Im going to actually do anything, Im just curious. Kemena ovepped and whispered in Mr. Gardos ear. It was 11:30 p. m. when Mica returned home from her date with Nico. After a hot shower, Nico got under the covers and hugged Mica, who was leaning on the bed reading a book. Mica reads the same book as Nico, One Hundred Years of Solitude. As soon as Nico got into bed, she took the book out of his hand and frowned, Why are you reading One Hundred Years of Solitude if youre already with me? Mica couldnt help butugh at his oundish words and asked, nuzzling his neck, Didnt you read this same book for those two years? I see this one for the psychologicalfort. What psychologicalfort? Nico lies back on the bed, crosses his arms over the back of his neck, looks up at the chandelier over his head, and says, Takefort in the fact that loneliness is ingrained in human nature, that there is nothing to remember, that life eventually returns to silence. Also takefort in the fact that all the splendor and revelry Ive had in my life will eventually have to be paid for by loneliness. Its rare for Nico to say it in such a literary way, normally he sounds like hes just hanging out, but now he says it like hes going to some book club event right away. Mica smiled pleasantly, Then what?. Nico turned his head to look at her, And then he made sure that all the loneliness and istion I was experiencing at that moment would be returned to meter with revelry andpanionship. What an indiscriminate and sophistic reading this is. But Mica understood the meaning of his words and found the man really cute. Mica moved closer to him and gently tickled his face with her delicate fingers, deliberately asking, So, what do you want me to do to pay you back for those two years of loneliness and istion? Kiss me. Nico demanded. Mica leaned over, threw herself into his arms and kissed him on the lips. Nico was tempted by the kiss and took Mica in his arms and pinned her down, hisrge hands stroking the locks of hair at her temples, gazing at her bright, stunning face through the warm orange light of themp and saying solemnly, Mica, give me a son. Do you want a boy or a girl? Micas eyes were full of tenderness as she looked at him. Long ago, she had never thought about marriage and children, but now, marriage and children with Nico had be a hope in life. A boy or a girl is fine, but preferably a girl, like you. This way, she can have a little more.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Mica bent her head to kiss the corner of his lips and said tenderly, Good. Nico covered both of their heads. Together, we would share this tender love story. First thing the next morning, Nico was due to board a ne to Europe. Mica woke up first against his arms and looked up at the window sill, where much of the thick snow that had fallen a few days earlier had melted. Its also winter in Europe at the moment. Nico should wear a winter coat. Nico woke up to see Mica standing barefoot and in thin pajamas in front of his closet helping him look for clothes and unpack for his business trip. The house is warm thanks to the underfloor heating and Mica doesnt get cold even in bare feet. But Nico came over with his long legs and lifted her up from behind, Dont be afraid to freeze in such a small dress, who will take you to the hospital if Im not home? Mica looked at him, her gaze fixed on him. She had never realized that she could be so attached to someone to such an extent. She was so attached to him that even though she knew she was only going to be gone for a week, she wanted to be with him every moment. Mica threw her arms around his neck and asked, Are you sure youre not taking me with you? Nico curved his lips into a pleasant smile, Youre already so far away from your man? I was afraid youd miss me and turn around in the middle of your business trip, so instead, why dont you take me with you? Nicoughed out loud, his chest vibrating softly as heid Mica on the bed and pressed his lips against hers. Id like to take you with me, but not this time. I have an errand to run. What is it? Secret. Mica didnt ask him because she thought he was afraid that, if she apanied him, she would be too distracted to work. Its a sentiment Mica understands. Mica didnt want Nico toe near her on set when she was filming because the man would just sit there and do nothing but annoy her. Before leaving, Nico said arrogantly, half jokingly and half seriously, Knowing that you cant leave me now, Ill be back as soon as possible to spend the New Year with you. Mica stood in the courtyard to see him off and said, Be careful on the way. As Nico walked to his car, Mica suddenly called out to him again, Nico. The man turned and looked at her with a deep, warm gaze. Mica said, Ill wait for you toe home and set off fireworks for me. Nico smiled and agreed warmly, Okay. Chapter 1130: Waiting for the fireworks (3) The day Nico left, Mica found something to do.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. The group sent out wedding invitations. It was also mistakenly sent to Dario, who is away in the UK. After sending it, Mica wanted to take it back, but when she pressed the button to take it back, she thought it wasnt necessary. She and Dario, for a long time, have been mutual friends. There is nothing wrong with sending her a wedding invitation, even if it is deliberate. As for whether hees to the wedding or not, he does what he wants, Mica doesnt care. If hees, it means release. If he doesnte, if he cant release, she doesnt care. After all, its just the past and it doesnt hurt anymore. Kemena approached Carlita with the help of Sr. From the gossip she sends to ask Mr. Gardo, she learns that Carlita approached Mica once, but it was a bad time and Carlita tried to work to repair her maternal-filial rtionship with Nico, but not only was there no way to do it with Mica, but Mica threw in the towel. Kemena had asked Carlita to meet her in a private room of a very intimate coffee. When Carlita arrived, she looked this Kemena up and down, disdainfully, and said in a condescending, cold voice, You said on the phone that you could help me convince Nico to finance Pasquals underfloor heating? Are you serious or are you kidding? The girl in front of me, whichever way you look at it, doesnt seem like the kind of girl who would catch Nicos eye. Carlita cant help but wonder. Kemena smiles, ignoring the re of Carlitas condescension, its just a loan anyway, Carlita is condescending to her now and will bend over backwards to beg herter. If I were kidding, I wouldnt be bothering Ms. Carlita, let alone looking for a meeting with Ms. Carlita in a ce like this. Who the hell are you? Carlita snapped. Kemena said, I dont know if Ms. Carlita still remembers Mica. I will definitely get revenge for this. Carlita took a sip of her coffee and asked deliberately, What is Ms. Matamoros doing looking for me, an outsider, when she wants revenge on Mica? Kemena curved her lips into a smile, Ms. Carlita used to go to Mica and ask her to help her repair her mother-son rtionship with Mr. Nico, but Mica was ungrateful. So what, after all Mica is going to marry Nico, and me going against her is tantamount to going against Nico. Kemena threw down thest card and, with a calcting glint in her eye, said, I know Mica well, shes proud, Mrs. I know that Pasqual Heating needs a lot of money today and that Pasqual Heating has been struggling for so long that if it doesnt solve its financial problems, it will soon go bankrupt. Isnt that why youvee back to the country to deal with Mr. Nico? You checked up on me? Kemena didnt deny it, just lifted her chin slightly and said, Mica cant help you, I can. What are you basing this on, how can I trust you? Kemena looked at Carlita and said, My mother saved Mr. Nicos life, I was already married to Mr. Nico, and if it wasnt for this Mica, I would be sitting in Mrs. I want Mrs. Carlita to help me get Mica out of her position and I want her to never be able to get out of it. Carlita hadnt expected this Kemena to have such a sinister side, but Pasqual Geothermal would go bankrupt if she didnt get more funding from the Amengual Group, and Carlita wasnt interested in working with the likes of Kemena, but at this juncture, she had to take a gamble first. What do you want to do? I know all about Micas past. And I certainly know where it will be fatal for Mica. What I give back to Ms. Carlita, if shes willing to help, will be unexpected by Ms. Carlita. Okay, Ill help you. London, Ennd. Late in the evening, a special email arrives in Darios inbox. That email was from Mica, an invitation to marry Nico. They are going to have a marriage ceremony. Dario drank several sses of gin, his lungs burning hot and the tearing sensation was profound. He remembers the year Mica met him, when she was only sixteen and a child. After they got together, they had fights over minor issues, the worst of which was when he mmed the door, had a bad attitude and came back in the middle of the night. He took only one piece of candy and cajoled her into behaving. But the woman he once cajoled with a simple candy bar has be the one he cant win back even with mountains of gold and silver. Darius looked at the wedding invitation, which was overly prating with the couple of people in the lyre. Sometimes, he really envies Nico. He envied Nico for meeting Mica at the most opportune stage of his life. He didnt want to admit it, but he had to admit that the order of appearance in life was really important. When he was at the bottom of his life with no money, he didnt even deserve to love himself, so how could he love someone else. He even wished he had met Micater, when he had achieved fame and fortune, when he was free of any financial burden, and had given her the best of everything. Back in the day, when he left, he also always thought that one day there would be a reunion and a moment when the mirror would be broken. But the world is so big, and there are no deliberate agreements orpromises, and there are so many endless destinies and coincidences. Shes getting married to Nico. No wonder they never meet again, right? Throughout his life, Dario was restrained, temperate, never indulgent, and always modest and courteous, and he attributed his sess to these qualities in him. But little did he know that these good qualities, as outsiders saw them, would cost him Mica forever. Wouldnt it be different between them now if he had loved a little more passionately and with a little more abandon, without even thinking of the future? I dont know if it was the impulse of alcohol or the long repressed debauchery in his body that stirred, but Dario screamed. In pure, fluent Spanish, the man indicated to the caller, Ellie, book me a ticket to La Ciudad Santa, first thing in the morning. It is better to be carried away by this encounter, even if it means letting go, than to sit back andugh and be blessed. Dario knows all too well the pain of losing Mica in his life. I was afraid to try because I was afraid of losing him, and in the end, I didnt even get to be friends, but thats how easy it is to get ahead, and its only when you really lose him that you regret not having gambled. When he was young, because his family was not well off, his parents always taught him not to get into trouble, not to fight, our family was poor and you couldnt afford to lose. When he was in college, he loved to paint, but his family did not allow him to pursue a career in art, which was too expensive. For the sake of his family, he studied finance, something he didnt like, because it was the career he could seed in the fastest. Later, when he had great financial strength, he hired a professor from the Academy of Fine Arts and Colleges to be his teacher, teaching him to draw and to feel art. However, painting was no longer fun, and the two hours of art sses a week were interrupted by important phone calls, which was boring. In his life, he has never dared to gamble for fear of losing. Nico, meanwhile, a gambler by nature and a loose cannon, lets his hair down again and again, driving Mica to her breaking point. Fear, dread, sadness, loss, devastation, despair are inherently the essential emotions of love. Time and again, Nico deepens these feelings of Micas towards him with nasty tactics, eradicating him, Dario, from Micas heartpletely and without a trace. He must have known that Mica was a person extremely closed to her inner world, her heart was sunk under a million years of cier, and if the sun wasnt hot enough, how was she going to burst in if she had no character to y with. Chapter 1131: The Devil’s Trap (1) Mica was a little surprised when she got the call from Dario. Mica, I just got off the ne and Im in The Holy City. I wanted to see you at and whatever your decision is, I just wanted to ask for rification without remorse. Even if in the end your decision does not change again, I will choose to give you my blessing. But until then, give me a sympathetic death, I dont think that, in these years, you have really have forgotten me. It is said that a young mans heart is a lifelong bond, and Dario is not convinced that Mica no longer has a heart for him. He prefers to believe that this is a deliberate act of revenge by Mica against him, even if in the eyes of others it looks like a form of ego and narcissism. Dario is a man who wont die until he hits a wall. Micaughed softly and said, Youre still as stubborn and selfish as ever. Think of it as a meal and a catch up, its not that important to see me, or is it that youre afraid that seeing me will influence you to marry Nico?Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Mica let out augh, Dario, you always have a way of provoking me. Give me the address. Mica doesnt apologize because she has no distractions for Dario, and not only leaves, but takes the wedding invitation to Nico. A restaurant with specialized cuisine. Dario ordered all of Micas favorite dishes. Mica asked, as usual, Why are you suddenlying home, arent you busy with business in Ennd? Dario said bluntly, Busy, but when I heard you were getting married, I flew home right away and wanted to ask for rification. Mica listens, unhurriedly. She has always admired Dario, and although she no longer likes him, she is willing to be friends with this person, but onlymon friends with whom she does not often contact. But if Dario had thought of her differently, she might have cut him offpletely, but the reason Mica was willing to stay in touch with him was that she knew Dario was a sensible man who would not cross the line. Mica took the wedding invitation out of her purse and handed it to Dario, This is my wedding invitation. At first, I didnt want to give you the news, it seemed very hical to send a wedding invitation to an ex-boyfriend like that, but I sent that email in a mass mailing and Im sorry for any misunderstanding it caused you. But I walk a straight line, and now that you know the news, I will invite you to my wedding ceremony, whether youe or not. He said it with a droopy, unpretentious gesture, not giving an iota of room for fantasy. Dario took the wedding invitation, looked at it carefully, raised his eyes to stare at her and asked, Mica, I want to know, since when have you really forgotten about me? Mica stood thinking for a moment, a little unsure, but sure: After we met again when you came home, I waspletely over you, I was only upset that you had abandoned me without a word, but when you showed up, I realized that I had stopped loving you, I only felt sorry for myself, that I had been abandoned without a word. You have to admit that the way you left was special and memorable enough tost a lifetime. Darius frowned slightly, a little puzzled, Because of the unspoken goodbye? You could have scalded me to death with boiling water or cooled me with ice water, but you chose the most unforgiving way to wear me down, which was to wear me down with lukewarm water, and leave in a way even more so, where outright rejection is always a hundred times kinder than seeing an unanswered message. You got me to hold a grudge against you for years. In fact, if you had never shown up and never heard from me, I probably wouldnt have been able to fall in love with anyone else in my life, because I would never have been able to get over that heartbreak, I would have been forever haunted by the abandoned me without a word, and I would have sunk forever in the stigma I felt towards you. Mica hooked her lips and said crisply, If you have to ask for rity, it was actually your reappearance that made me realize that I was in love with Nico, that I had long since stopped caring about you, and that I only felt sorry for having been abandoned by you in the past. Darius lost his smile andughed helplessly, So, instead, Im the one behind the murder of my owntest possibility? Was it me who drove youpletely to Nico? Yes. Darius didnt know what mood he was in, and for a moment he was overwhelmed by mixed emotions, Mica, this is the deepest revenge and punishment you have inflicted on me, I once made you hold a grudge for several years, but now you have managed to make me regret it and wet myself for the rest of my life. Not necessarily, life is so long, who knows what kind of person you will meet after two or three years, like me, I met such a stunning person when I was young, butter, didnt I also meet someone who made me feel even more stunning and I was voluntarily tied to a marriage role for the rest of my life. I guess its fate, it doesnt make sense. Darius had already stood up, his eyes full of despair, but he smiled and said, May we say goodbye and be happy together. I wont be at the wedding, I cant see you bing someone elses bride. Dario left, gentlemanly, calm and level-headed, without a hint of panic or distress. Mica called out to him, Dario. Dario nced slightly out of the corner of his eye, pausing in his pacing to wait for her words. Mica said, again meet again like people, do not let your waiting again hopeless, will go on, people like to entangle, entangled in people or things unconsciously in energy and feelings, you really shake a sleeve to go such a character, can make people unforgettable for life, but ultimately can not afford to love, too noble, will make people intimidated. Darius did not say much, just smiled slightly. I wanted to say something, but I did not. Mica once said that what she liked most about him was his nobility, but this nobility became the most deadly weapon in the rtionship. She suddenly understood why she had lost to Nico. After all, he didnt have the yers dead skin or a lower limit. But Mica doesnt know that she may never meet another person she likes again, and she wont have the chance to be a rtionship yer for once. Dario didnt want to be rude and wanted to disappear in a polished, gentlemanly way. But after so many years of emotions, he desperately needed an outlet to get rid of them. Drinking and drunk driving is probably the most ridiculous thing Dario has ever done in his life. Late at night, after eleven oclock, Mica is sitting on the carpet putting together a puzzle. Piece by piece, there are thousands of puzzlesing together toplete the picture of her with Nico. So hard to finish. Mica looked at the time, eleven thirty, Nico would be back tonight at night, he had informed her in advance that he wouldnd at three in the morning. Mica decided to get some sleep and squint for a while before picking Nico up at the airport first thing in the morning. Just as I was about to go to bed, the phone rang. Hello, this is La Ciudad Santa New Town police station, is there a Dario you know? Dario? Conscience. The superintendent said over the phone, Heres the thing, he had a DUI, he was very unconscious, we took him back to the police station, he kept calling Micas name on the way, so we got your number from his phone contacts, if its convenient for you,e to the police station now and bail him out. It was unbelievable that Dario had drunk to that extent. Mica was a little surprised, Yes, Im on my way. Before Mica left, she couldnt help but look back at thepleted puzzle and smiled weakly. We settled Dario in just in time to pick Nico up at the airport and take him home. After so many days without seeing each other, the emotion of missing him is like a tentacle growing vines and crawling all over my heart. Unaware that she has fallen into a devils trap, she and Dario are in it. Mica was driving, the roads were bad at night, and halfway there the tires cut out. Mica got out of the car to check the condition of the tires. She was bending down to look at the tires when suddenly a handkerchief was ced over her mouth and nose. Shortly thereafter, Mica fainted and became unconscious. Kemena, dressed in ck, wearing a duck tongue hat and mask, handed the clerk two syringes and gave him serious instructions, Ask someone to go to the police station and bail Dario out, but remember, make sure you get someone who doesnt know anything about this to bail him out, give him a cash sum afterwards, and dont let the bail bondsman see you. Just bring Dario. The two syringes are little things, when you take Dario and Mica to the hotel, give them each a shot and destroy the evidence too, if you leave any traces, I wont be able to get away with it and neither will you. The man in ck put Mica in the car and was about to close the door when Kemena frowned and said coldly, Wait a minute. Kemena took her phone out of Micas bag and checked Micas messages with Nico before sending a WhatsApp to Nico: Nico, when you get off the ne tonight, meet me at the Intercontinental Hotel in room 1314, I have a surprise for you. After sending it sessfully, Kemena immediately turned off Micas phone and put it back in her bag, closed the car door and said to the clerk, Go on, do a clean job, dont leave any loose ends, I have asked someone from the hotel to greet you, they will erase all surveince of your check-in and check-out. Time is limited, make it quick. In the darkness, Kemenas mouth curved into a sinister smile. -Mica, this time, I will, for all intents and purposes, make you irretrievable. Chapter 1132: The Devil’s Snare (2) 3 AM. When Niconded, he opened his phone and saw Micas WhatsApp message and couldnt help but smile. Do you have a surprise for him? As it happens, he also had a surprise for her. Campoverde picked Nico up by car and instead of going back to the vi, he headed straight to the Intercontinental Hotel. On the way, Campoverde added with a smile, Thedy would be delighted if she knew that this time you were going to Europe to photograph that couture wedding dress. At an auction of couture wedding dresses in France, Nico sold a high-design wedding dress for 30 million euros, which is a fortune. A one-of-a-kind, handmade and custom-made wedding dress from around the world. Mrs. Mica deserves the best. Nico wanted to surprise Mica by not asking her to apany him on the trip. But Mica had a surprise in store for him that he really couldnt have guessed. Tomorrow was Christmas Eve and she had summoned him to the hotel on a big night to get excited. Nico couldnt guess, but that didnt stop him from rejoicing at the prospect of seeing each other. Intercontinental Hotel, inside the 1314 Couples Suite. Mica felt very warm, but her consciousness was fuzzy and she desperately tried to open her eyes, seeing only a vaguely familiar silhouette. Nico She wasnt sure how Nico had gotten home already, but now that she saw him, Mica couldnt help but arch her eyebrows and hug him by the neck. Dario couldnt hear anything, all he could see was the woman in front of him calling out to her. With his sanity lost, Dario couldnt resist Mica, who was so far ahead of him. He felt his body being manipted, and the restraint and sanity he had always prided himself on disappeared in an instant. Vaguely, he heard Mica say, I love you. His head was heavy, and without any glimmer of lucid thought, he could only sink. It was 4 a. m. when Nico arrived at the Intercontinental Hotel. He went to the door of the suite and checked that the room number was 1314, which he thought was corny, but he couldnt help twisting his lips. Knock, knock, knock, knock, knock. There was no movement inside. Nico knocked once more, Mica, open the door. Still no one opened the door inside and Nico frowned slightly, had he fallen asleep so soon? He said to wait for him. But he took a room card with the receptionist when she arrived earlier. It was okay if she didnt open the door, he would go in himself and see what surprises she had in store for him. Tik-Tok. The door to the room opened. It was pitch ck inside. Nico wondered what she would be doing as she went to turn on the light. The light is on. M the voice ended abruptly. Nico stood there, eyes fixed on the unclothed man and woman on the bed, his head buzzing and the blood in his body seeming to flow backwards, straight to the top of his head. Micay sweating in Darios arms. The surprise she was going to give him was that she was cuddled up with her first love in disheveled clothes, lying on a bed where the air could smell even the lingering elements of ambiguity. It was a surprise from her to him. What a pleasant surprise. Mica was dizzy, she felt as if she had slept for a century. The light stung her eyes and she raised her heavy arms to cover them before slowly opening them. A familiar figure gradually appeared in the faint blurred vision. Nico stood at the edge of the bed, slowly hooking his lips, looking grim and cold, gritting his teeth and asking word for word, Mica, is this what you call a surprise? M icas heart stuttered and, before she knew it, she sat up and realized that there was Dario lying next to her. And her and Darios long disheveled clothes, and the sensory awareness she sensed throughout her body, told her even more that she and Dario had just been through something. Mica was shocked and tried to exin herself, but when she looked up she met Nicos cruel, cold gaze. Micapletely panicked, Nico, I dont know whats going on, I . I obviously Nico, believe me, its really not what you think, I thought it was you, so I thought it was him. Mica really thought it was him. But how could Mica convince Nico of this reason, when she didnt believe it herself? Her mind was cluttered and nk, she didnt know how she and Dario could suddenly be in the same bed. And Nicos murderous gaze, questioning, cold and bloodthirsty, seemed to whip her ridiculous innocence inch by inch. Mica reached out and took Nicos hand, she had lived more than twenty years and there was never a time when she felt as ufortable and scared as she did now, Nico its not like that. believe me. Nicos hands, tingled and trembled, his body stiffened as if his blood had stopped flowing, and he looked at her with such a cold fury, his lips quivering, as he asked, Tell me, how was it? What could be the reason for her to be in the same bed with Darius? What kind of trap could have led her toe before Darius? But it was all an excuse toe to see him, she couldnt get over it, could she? Micas lips were open and speechless. What it was like, she, she didnt know. Nico hated her so much he wanted to strangle her. But Nico would rather kill Dario first. Nico pulled Dario and went for Darios face with a violent punch, which sobered Dario even though he was unconscious. Nico punched him to his hearts content, How dare you put your hands on my Nicos wife! Do you know this woman is already married to me! She is Mrs. Mica, Dario! A blow, a blow, another blow. Nico humiliated him, insulted him and hit him. Mica is as dirty as a puppet doll, with her body under the sheets. In my ears, the sound of Nico hitting Darios fists. Micas eardrums are ringing and she istes herself from her surroundings as if she wereplete.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Everything around her bes illusory and she recoils. It was as if she was sinking into the sea, about to drown, and in her head, a nk space, with a single hissing voice Its over, between her and Nico, itspletely over. All the most devastating and desperate things in life came together that night and formed a huge snowball that rolled all over the high slope. Avnche. He betrayed Nico and his marriage. Its over. Its dark and it will never be light again. There is no end to this nightmare. Mica doesnt remember how she left the hotel or how she got up the courage to return to Vi Luna Bay. Everything is hazy like a dream. Mica puts herself under the shower with scalding hot water, over and over again. She rubbed her skin so hard that she didnt stop at all, as if she didnt feel pain. The water from the shower falls to the floor, slowly stained red with blood. Mica hates to pick up this dirty skin. She was already married to Nico, she was already Mrs. Mica, how could she keep having sex with another man? Mica looked at her arm and stood under the hot water, rubbing it all the time, but the red marks were bing more and more obvious, and the drops of blood looked like they were going to spill out. It wouldnt wash off. How it happened. How it cant be cleaned. The tears, along with the hot water, crashed against the thin skin. Ah-! Mica copsed and clutched her head, screaming hysterically. She was really going crazy. No, it was more painful than insanity. Mica buried her face, slowly, in her knees and hugged herself, shoulders shaking, crying silently to the sound of the shower water. She was very, very dirty. It is, its not a dream. Note: Its all a sham and an illusion! Its all a trick of the bad guys! Dont worry! It will alle under! Chapter 1133: The Deepest Indignity (1) Mica soaked in the bathtub full of hot water for who knows how long, her skin almost losing the pain, her eyes frozen and numb in the air. The physical images tangled in her head made her feel humiliated, ufortable and disgusted. He assumed Mrs. Micas identity and tantly physically cheated on her in their marriage. Mica hates him so much she wants to die. If she had not driven to the police station to pick up Dario that night, wouldnt the perpetrator have had the opportunity to take advantage of her? If she had received a call from Dario that day and missed the appointment, none of this would have happened. She and Darius, have long been in the crosshairs of that evil dragon of darkness, and someone has been following them and investigating them, otherwise they would not have timed it so precisely and counted her and Darius together in the abyss. It was quite a coincidence that it was her and Darius. If it had been anyone else, between her and Nico, it might not have been over sopletely. But Dario, from the beginning, was a thorn in Nicos side. Over the years, every time Dario got involved in their rtionship, Nicos jealousy would re. Mica knew that in Nicos mind, Dario had always been the one who first knew his heart when he was young and ignorant, and then came between them for years, and that Darios identity was too sensitive and special for Nico. But a heartbeat is not love. The person he has always favored is Nico. But now, how could she face him with this dirty, ragged body? This thing, whoever the evil dragon behind it was, had really happened, the images of her and Dario cheating on each other haunted her mind with nightmare-like startling rity, and those were real, there was no escaping them. She had told Nico that she hated people who cheated, especially people who cheated in marriage, but now, what was the difference between her and someone like Beltran? Ho-hum Micaughed bitterly with pale self-deprecation, tears sliding down her cheeks in big, big gobs. She slowly looked down at the body, rubbed red to the point of bleeding, which seemed to be crawling with foul maggots, slowly eating away at her life expectancy. Micas body sank into the tub, the hot water, slowly over her head, the suffocating sensation of extinction, surprisingly, could produce a slight sense of pleasure/calmness in such a humiliatingly imminent moment. He closed his eyes and tried to cross himself with death. But in the back of his mind were all the images and fragments of the seven years he had spent with Nico. On Grape Ind, they enjoyed the sun together, basked in the sea breeze, kissed passionately in the sunlight and moonlight along the bay path, walked together on the long golden sands and he said, Mica, you are my wife and your body and soul belong to me alone. In the cold winter of the scattered moon, they held hands and walked together through the four deserted streets, at the end of the long street, recklessly intimate. Under the snowy acacia, they sat on the swing and swung and swung as if they would swing into eternity. On the wild seashore of Q City, he set off fireworks for her, and came through the flickering fireworks, more beautiful than fireworks, and asked her if she liked him or fireworks, and she smiled and said she liked both. Fireworks He said he was going to set off fireworks for her when he got home. How she was going to die before those fireworks, which had not yet been expected. Mica struggled violently to get out of the water, sshing all over the ground, Micas mouth open like a dying fish, breathing hard. The corners of her eyes are scarlet. She still wants to live, and is still attached to it, and its day and night. At the moment of restoration, he said that, henceforth, she too could walk to him. Retreating, a wedding gift to him, she thought, fading away to wash her hands. The look of a gentle wife, and he got it. M icas eyes, unable to stop the tears, flowed as if to dry. But this nightmare, when will she wake up? M ica raised her hand and turned off the shower faucet. The world, a silence returned. The water in the bathtub is hot and gradually getting colder. Mica faintly heard the sound of a car engine in the yard.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Its Nico back. Is he finally willing toe back and face her? Mica got up from the bathroom, covered in blood and somewhat bloodstained. She dried off and put on the most conservative pajama outfit with a long top and pants that covered her entire body. Mica somehow managed to muster up the courage to stand in front of Nico with a good mental buildup. He plopped down on the soft leather sofa, ignoring her, and from the cigarette case on the small table, he took out a cigarette, lit it straight and smoked it in his mouth, smoking one after the other, the butts were thrown into the ashtray in pieces, some out, the smoker, no longer patient or calm enough to speak. Soon the house was filled with the smell of smoke. Only when Mica finally spoke with a dry throat, she said, If if you calm down, lets talk, okay?. Calm down? Which is cool. She was cool for not killing Dario, she was cool for not strangling her on the spot, what else would be cool? Nico looked at Mica, who stood far away from him, with a cold strangeness in his eyes, the scarlet in the corners of his eyes was anger, and he was looking at her with such a frightening coldness that it made Mica feel weak. She had betrayed him, so she could not bear such a tortured and stern look from him, and her weakness was unavoidable. Nico, Ive been set up. Someone kidnapped me and I Nico kicked the coffee table in front of him and lost patience with her exnation, his eyebrows were full of impetuous hostility, staring at her with a deep, sinister look of contempt, Design? Tell me, what could be the reason for your willingness to meet Darius?. I Dario DUI and the police department called me to bail me out, I Before Mica could finish her sentence, Nico was already yelling at her, Who the fuck are you, Dario? Mica, is it necessary for me to remind you one more time that youre Ms. Nico was so furious that he paced back and forth in front of the fallen coffee table, clenching his brow bone and saying coldly, Do you know what it means to be Mrs.?. Nico snarled at him, the mans eyes were scarlet, his gaze bloodthirsty as if he wanted to kill. His voice was so loud he screamed and Micas back shivered unconsciously and she burst into tears, I know, Im sorry Nico, Im sorry but I really didnt think this would happen. Nico me Exin? She didnt know how to exin anymore. How to exin, shes already dirty. A thousand words spilled out, but in the end only thest one came out, Im sorry. Im really, really sorry, Nico, Im really sorry. Its all her fault. Mica mes herself to no end. If she had been given another chance, she wouldnt have gone to see Dario. She thought a gentlemans friendship was as light as water and she wasnt afraid of being criticized, so she acted frankly and fearlessly. But if she had known it would all end like this, she would never have gone to see Darius, he would not have got drunk and driven, she would have returned to Ennd with a slight regret at not seeing her, and none of this would have happened. But there were no buts and no turning back, and Mica stood there, covered in ice, unable to do anything but say she was sorry and shed tears. Even just taking a few steps forward to hold Nicos hand was not something she dared to do now. Because he was afraid of him and felt disgusted. Nico wiped his face hard with both hands, and felt distracted as he watched the tears still streaming down her face. It hurts to see her cry, but so does the anger, and there is no reason to turn off the anger and hatred that now burns in him. Nico strides into the checkroom andes back out pushing a hanger on which, hanging, is a white wedding dress. Nico looked at it with an expressionless face and said, Do you know why Im going to Europe on business this time?. Nico reached over to the little table and picked up a cigarette butt that hadnt quite gone out and a match. He continued without emotion, Just to surprise you. This wedding dress, which I auctioned in France for three thousand dors, is unique in the world because Mrs. Mica deserves the best. Mica bit her lip and looked at the wedding dress, her heart dripping blood like a knife. Nico moved the match closer to the glowing scarlet match, the mans face was cold and seething as he said, Mica, do you know how I felt when I came back in this wedding dress only to see you sleeping in the same bed with another man? That lit match, slowly approaching the expensive couture wedding dress. Mica became rmed, Nico, what are you going to do The fire, burning, broke the wedding dress, which, slowly growing, illuminated the entire dimly lit room. The tears on Micas face were also illuminated by this me. In the glow of the fire, Nico threw the match away, stared at her and said, Now I feel that this wedding dress, its over, its all over. mica, you have not only ruined yourself, you havepletely and utterly ruined me. The emotion on his face, grim and cold and terrible, his gaze, without a trace of warmth, was like that of a shura demon, and Mica could even see that behind him ck wings of sin had opened. One Nico, as if from the abyss. Nico Nico said indifferently and cruelly, Dont call me that, you dont deserve it. This wedding dress, you dont deserve it either. The deepest, most undignified unworthiness. Mica seemed to fall into the dust, humble as a grain of sand on the sole of her shoe, to be swept away/thrown away. Mica opened her dry, chapped lips to call out to him, but could not. Now, even saying his name would make her feel unimaginably dirty, wouldnt it? But what could be done to ease their rtionship, now so hard and filled with anger? Mica tugged at the corners of her lips and said softly, Yes, if you dont want to see me now, I can walk away. Until she calmed down. Stay away. This sentence,pletely infuriated Nico. The man approaches her in long strides and Mica unconsciously takes a step back, Nico already has her by the wrist and pulls her body hard towards the edge of the sofa. Mica dropped onto the couch. Nico grabbed her by the neck and questioned her uncontrobly, Moving out? Tell me, where are you moving to? Mica, why are you such a bitch? Tears, silently welling up from the corners of her eyes, Mica cried and shook her head, I didnt. Nico I really didnt I didnt go to Dario. Inch by inch, Nicos five fingers tightened around her slender neck, really wanting to finish her off with his bare hands, and if strangling her was the end of this whole nightmare, he really didnt mind carrying Micas life on his back. He had never felt so conflicted, paradoxically, wanting to strangle this woman and intolerant to the extreme. The force between her neck was increasing, little by little, and Mica was about to lose the instinct to breathe, the suffocation was unbearable, but Mica did not resist. If Nico strangled her now, she would admit it, and maybe she would get a shred of relief from this death. She slowly closed her eyes, tears spilling from the corners. Nico finally, sighing and dropping his head on her neck, said in a hoarse, tired, desperate voice, Mica, I want to strangle you to death. He was on the point of strangling her, but in the end he could not. What is love and what is hate, Nico no longer knows. Chapter 1134: The deepest indignity (2) On a rainy night, Dario arrives at the door. Nico, what the hell have you done with Mica? Dario tugged Nicos cor and asked. Nicoughed in a cold and unfriendly way, Mica is my wife, what do you care what I do to her? Even if I raped her, its none of your business!. Boom! Dario mmed his fist into Nicos face, Nico, I used to think you were a man even if you were loose, but now I realize youre not a man at all! Dario grabbed Nico by the cor and punched him in the face again, Nicos face turned away and the corner of his mouth was bleeding. He licked the beds of his teeth, cold and chilling all around him, the fists next to his legs slowly clenched, building up a burst of power. Nico threw a hook and punched Dario in the face, Who are you to lecture me, do you think its a fucking pleasure to sleep with my Nicos wife? Dario, I didnte looking for you, but you came looking for me! Well, since youvee to me, Ill kill you today! Ive wanted to do it for a long time! Nico is an experienced fighter and Dario is no match for Nico, even if he has some self-defense skills, not to mention that Nico is on the verge of a sanity breakdown right now. Or, perhaps, he has copsed. Dario was hit and fell to the ground with a mouth and face full of blood. Nico seems to have run out of patience and is eager to end Darios life. Maybe by ending Dario, he and Mica, even if its not good enough, can stay entangled for the rest of their lives, even if it means going to hell, he doesnt want to let go. Nico, all solemn, heads to the safe to grab his gun. Silver pistol with a sharp, shiny finish. Nico pointed his gun at Dario, his face cold and cruel, like the Grim Reaper, with the smell of death around him, Now, Ill show you what happens when you cant control your lower half/body. Nico had a gun, pointed at his head. Dario didnt dodge, there was no fear in his eyes, his gaze straightened to meet Nicos chilling stare and said, Killing me is fine, but Mica is innocent, we were both set up, Nico, you cant hurt Mica. Bang! The gun, at the muzzle, fires a shot into Darios shoulder. Mica is my Nicos wife, and no matter how much I hurt her, even if she dies, she can only die in my Nicos spouses column! Who are you to have a say in what goes on between Mica and me? Inside the vi, Mica heard a gunshot, and her unholy, sleepy gaze shuddered sharply. Mica looked out the window, realized what was happening and immediately ran downstairs. Outside the courtyard, Dario was already lying covered in blood and dust under the rain, which beat his pale face like a man on the verge of death. And the bloody flower on his shoulder was Nicos handiwork. Mica ran in the pouring rain and stopped Nico at the muzzle of his gun, held Nicos gun with both hands and said, Let him go, Nico. The rain was falling all over Nicos body, the rain of the winter night, cold as a knife, Nico was surrounded by a severe murderous intent that no one could stop. Mica, stand back and dont make me say it twice. How was Mica going to let go, Nico had gone mad and if she let go, she would have killed Dario. But Dario is also a victim in this case. Mica cant allow Nico tomit his sins, let alone kill innocent people. If youre going to kill him, shoot him, Nico, Im not getting out of the way, not because I care about Dario. even if you kill Dario, youre not going to calm the anger, so why dont you kill me anyway, I dont want to live. Mica fell to her knees and looked up at him, holding her gun in both hands, her hot tears slipping and mingling with the cold rain as she looked up at him with bloodshot eyes, not a hint of life expectancy in them as she screamed, Nico, if my death calms your anger, then Im willing to die in the muzzle of your gun. Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Heh, for Dario, hes not even afraid to die. Nico raised the gun and pointed it at his forehead. For a moment, wishing the bullet would go through his body. Nico had never admitted cowardice in his character, but this second, he pulled the trigger, but moved his arm and the bullet, shot out towards the acacia tree behind them. The whole acacia shook violently. Mica looks through the foggy curtain of winter night rain at the acacia and smiles wanly. Nico disappears in the rain in a blue Porsche. Mica knelt in the winter night rain, crying her eyes out. Dario got up with difficulty, hugged her and said, Mica,e with me, Nico he is not worth it, keep it up and you will be tortured to death by him. Mica clenched her hands into fists and copsed, beating her back and crying hysterically, Why did we sleep together, why, Dario, why did youe back to me? If you hadnte back to me, we wouldnt have been counted. Do you know I was so close, so close to being with him for the rest of my life! So close now theres me, as I must face it, Im no longer qualified to love him. Im no longer qualified Its all my fault, Im guilty. I just want to be his wife, why is it so difficult. why! Im in so much pain I really am, I hate myself so much right now, I cant wait to peel this skin off, Ill do anything if he can forgive me But what could she do to ask his forgiveness. This disgusting body? He didnt deserve it. Dario hugged her tightly, Mica, its not your fault this happened, we were set up, its Nico who doesnt deserve your love, Ill take you away, leave Nico and you wont suffer so much. Mica pushed him away and burst into sobs in the pouring rain, You dont know. you all dont know how much I love him . There is no way I can stand by his side with integrity and pride and love him ever again. We love each other so much that we dont want to leave even if we torture ourselves like this for the rest of our lives. She drew a prison, willing to be imprisoned by these chains. It turns out that love can humble itself to the dust of dirt. Mica was drenched by the rain and stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, waiting. Silent waiting, stubborn waiting, desperate waiting. Mica stood from nightfall until six in the morning. Nico did not return. His legs,pletely stiff, were difficult even to lift and move. After a sleepless night and a high fever from the rain, Mica fainted and copsed on the carpet. I dont know how long it was, but in the haze, a pair of strong arms lifted her up and carried her across the room to the stairs. She faintly heard a familiar, pleasant male voice calling her Mica. She was dreaming, how could Nico still call her Mica as intimately as before when he hated her so much. But it is a dream from which Mica does not want to wake up. In the dream, Nico treats her like the old days, he reaches up and gently caresses her face, pushes her hair behind her ears, even bends down and kisses her forehead. It was a kissing action that onlyes with cuddling. Mica was crying, sad and upset in her sleep. Nico sat on the bed and saw the tears in the corners of her eyes and couldnt help but reach out and wipe them away, she was as fragile as ss and for a second, Nicos cold hard heart couldnt leave her alone. She was running a high fever and her forehead was very hot. Nico got up, ready to go to the fridge to get an ice pack, but he was about to get up and leave when Micas hand grabbed his. Mica was half asleep, unable to distinguish between reality and sleep, and on instinct she begged him, Nico, dont go. Nicos back stiffened and he looked at her again, frozen, and she was crying, crying and begging him not to leave. Nico then literally doesnt leave and sits by the bed, silently watching. Letting Mica hold his hand. Nico wondered if it would have been different, between them, now, if he had promised to take her on his business trip to Europe. Tired, Nico looked at Mica and asked in a muffled voice, Mica, tell me what the hell I have to do to get you and me off the hook. I dont know whether to ask Mica, or himself. But Nico can no longer get away from his own demons, he wants to destroy Mica and himself. Till death do us part is Nicos answer. Chapter 1135: I Can’t Wait for the Fireworks After All (1) Nico started being cold and violent, staying out at night,ing home smelling of alcohol and full of hostility.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. But Mica doesnt argue, doesnt pursue, doesnt ask questions, and when shees home, she puts the bath water on and gets theundry from home. Like an ordinary gentle wife, she took care of her upbringing, without asking or saying anything. As if nothing had happened, she was still the brilliant mistress of the ce. But heart attacks and disconnections, when they slowly build up to a certain point, explode more viciously. The marriage certificate was left in disarray on the floor, even stepped on by Nico, who had previously treasured it in a safe. Mica carefully picked up the two marriage certificates and reached out to clean them, but the stains on them seemed to nevere out, as she did. She rubbed harder and harder, on the verge of crumpling and rubbing the marriage certificate paper. Tears, one by one, hit the marriage certificate. Nico came out of the shower and looked at her coldly squatting on the floor cleaning her marriage certificate, heughed and sneered at her, How can you clean something when its dirty?. Mica still stubbornly morbid to rub it in. Nico frowned, and finally shouted impatiently, Stop scrubbing it!. He took the marriage certificate in his split hand and held it out to Micain his hand, Do you know how you can clean them?. Nico picked up the lighter from the side of the table and clicked it, the mes of the fire against the corner of the marriage certificate, burning, the warm firelight reflecting off his face, but his face was cold and eerie, as if he couldnt melt, and he said, expressionless, Now this, when they burn to ashes, to be clean. As Mica watched, Nico burned his marriage certificate with his bare hands. Finally, burning until there was a corner left, Nico discarded them in an ashtray in disgust. Mica didnt cry, she even gave him a forced smile and said, as if nothing had happened, Im going to get your pajamas. Nico finally couldnt seem to take it anymore and pulled her back by her slender wrists, shouting angrily at her, You think youre still qualified to be the mistress of this ce? Micas averted eyes flickered for a moment. She, really, isnt qualified? She dared not question, perhaps, as Nico had said, she really had no dignity or standing to speak. She wants Nico to be happy. But now that shes at Nicos side, it seems that instead of making him happy, it makes them both more miserable. Mica is not sure if her stubbornness and persistence are still right or not. These days, she is in constant denial and insistence, conflicted and on the verge of tearing two people apart. Shes going crazy, and so is Nico. Micas face hung slightly, her voice was muffled and dry with a hint of choking, she opened her lips and her throat swallowed several times before slowly squeezing the words out of her, Either or forget it. He knew they couldnt go back. That barrier, like a heavenly rift, stood between them, and no matter how hard he tried, he couldnt cross it. Nico wouldnt think so much of her anymore. Forget it, divorce is the best option. Mica also wanted to relieve him. Forget it, Mica, what do you take me for? Nico sneered, Even if you disgust me, disgust, hate the filth in you, I wont let you go, in this life, youll never let me half a step!. From now on, she would mean as little to him as venting. Nico tugged on Micas arm and dragged her violently toward the small attic at the back of the vi. Mica didnt know what she was going to do, Nico had already picked her up and dropped her on the cot in the small loft. Nicos eyes were red with anger and he looked at her through gritted teeth and said, Forget it? Im telling you Mica, between us there is only death. Nico is mad with hatred and jealousy, jealous that Dario was his first love, jealous that Dario knew her before him, jealous that Dario was the mark of vermilion on his heart, and he hates to tear out Micas heart and rebuild it, so violently that he feels it growing in his blood and he can never get rid of it. Mica, tell me, am I not good enough for you? Youve be my wife, youve married me, so why do you want to mess with Darius! Why are you giving Darius the chance to see you? Do you know how much I want to tear this dirty skin off you? Tell me why you betrayed me and why you gave someone the chance to take advantage of it. What didnt I do to you to make you do this to me? You tell me, Mica Nico hissed under his breath, his voice mournful and full of vicious hatred. Micas cold tears slid from the corners of her eyes to the temples of her hair as she stared at the tiny chandelier in the small attic, the corners of her mouth tightening slightly, pulling up a bitter smile as she said softly, If torturing me like this makes you feel better, then lets go To death. After all, Christmas Eve this year hase and gone. As it turns out, the sky is not falling. Everywhere, amidst its hubbub, Christmas Eve was being celebrated. Mica sits by the small attic window, watching the lights, the buzz of a million fireworks none of her business. After Nico confined her to this little attic, he never saw her again, aside from sending a maid to bring her food and drink every day. Tonight she wont be there either, I suppose. On the other side of the window, not far away, ming silver fireworks blossomed in the sky, illuminating the small, dark attic. Mica tilted her head to look out the window at the fireworks, her lips slowly smiling. The sound of the fireworks, so close to her and seemingly so far away. Suddenly she remembered that long, long ago, joy was the pretty fireworks she loved, and love was the money she nevercked in her hand to buy candy. Back then, I always thought that happiness could umte and pile up, and that time could wait, but I never thought that some people, like fireworks, are fleeting, and that now even having them is a luxury. She sat alone in the dark attic, silently watching the moment when the dark room was filled with light from the colorful fireworks in the windows. Nico told her, Be good, when I get home Ill set off fireworks for you. But the fireworks he was talking about could not be expected after all. His home is gone, too. Chapter 1136: Can’t Wait for the Fireworks After All (2) At 00:00 on Christmas Eve, the sound of fireworks and firecrackers echo throughout the city to wee the New Year. But in this cold winter month, the figure under the attic is especially cold and lonely. At the mans feet is a field of scarlet cigarette butts, flickering in the cold wind. Nico stood at the back of the attic, looking up to the second floor, where the small tablemp in the little house, originally dim yellow, would flicker on, off, on again, off again, and finally go out quietly. The small building at the back of the vi, which was a gift from the developer when he bought the vi, is abination of pce and Nicos original fondness for buying crafts and antiques and his collection of treasures, which are kept in this small building. This small building, which was clearly meant to contain his favorite things, has be a prison for his wife. Nico pulled out a box of fireworks sticks that he had promised to set off for her on Christmas Eve. He pulled the lighter out of his coat pocket, lit it and ignited the stick, which poked and burned, blooming like a star in his hand. He lit one after another, and all he threw to the ground were smoldering ck sticks that had burned. I remember on the wild beach in Q Town, he said that such a stupid thing as lighting fireworks to please a woman should not be done for another woman in the future, it would be frowned upon. At the time he thought he would set off fireworks for this woman for the rest of his life, just for her. But fireworks are cold and fleeting, and as beautiful as they are, they are still as lonely as they are. Often, what is expected too far in advance is always strangled by fate. He should never have promised her before he left that he would wait for her toe home and throw fireworks at her. Nico wasnt sure when this torture would end, but he kept reassuring himself that it would. As long as she was around him, there would always be a chance and a reason for him to forgive her, even if it wasme and stilted, to lie to himself. As much as it hurts, hes not willing to let go. Because it is too much, his love is heavy, tainted, with nasty possessiveness and morbid paranoia in him, and with many dark emotions, such as sadness, insecurity, anguish and despair. He always felt defeated by these negative and gloomy emotions, as if he was trapped in a swamp, and the more he struggled the deeper he sank. And he loved Mica dragging her into it, but hoping that she would save him. He was waiting, waiting for Mica to save him, waiting for Mica to give him a reason to forgive her. There was no ce to vent those violent, miserable emotions, so he had to take them out on her, to see her battered and bruised so Nico could temporarily shed his hatred for her and convince himself to pity her, if only to be kind to her. The pendulum marked the early hours of the New Year. Nico looked up at the darkened second floor of the small building and said quietly, Mica, Happy New Year. He couldnt be at peace with her today, and not seeing her was the best way to do it. But Nico didnt know that he had been downstairs all night, and that Mica, on the second floor, had been waiting all night for the fireworks. Those who say theyll let it go never actually do it at the time. The next morning it was a little light at 7am. Mica walked over to the window and looked down, there were no fireworks and no expectant people. She thought more about it when Nico suddenly appeared, rows of fireworks were set up below, and the moment they exploded, he approached her through the colorful mes. But she knew he didnt deserve it anymore. On the morning of the first day of the year, Pastora came to the door with Savanna. Pastora stood aggressively behind Savanna, shouting with her cor up: Nico! Im warning you, you better hand over Mica now! Otherwise, or Ill call the police. Nicos face was unpleasant, cold and emotionless, with a chill around it. Pastora, bold as she was, was still on the outside, and she grabbed Savannas shirt and bent backwards, whispering, Savanna, your brother is really scary, why is he like a dead man. Nico frowned, and his dark eyes bore into Pastora, How do you know this? I what do you care how I know! Anyway, if you dont let me see Mica today, Ill call the police! Savanna was afraid Nico would do something harmful, and although her brother looked very scared, she said, Brother, let us meet Miss Mica! No, you and Miss Mica are married and she is at least my sister-inw now, brother, let me meet my sister-inw! If there is any misunderstanding between you and my sister-inw, Sister Pastora and I can go talk to her and maybe we can help you! Savanna looked at Nico. Nico remained in cold silence for a long time, wondering what was on her mind, and finally, surprisingly, he relented and allowed Pastora and Savanna to see Mica. I guess I wanted to make sure that Mica had been well, that she had had enough to eat and that she hadnt gotten cold. The small attic, with no heat or air conditioning, was in such poor condition that I wondered if she would befortable living there. Pastora and Savanna nimbly ran to the small attic in the backyard with the keys. Pastora, who had made this trip up the old wooden staircase and felt the dreary coldness of the ce, hugged her displeasure, Nico is so cruel to leave Mica here alone! Im taking Mica away from here today, no matter what he says!. Savanna said, Sister Pastora, dont be ridiculous. If you take my sister-inw away, my brother will get really angry and find you in a minute, not to mention that you could be imprisoned too. Wed better think of ways to facilitate your rtionship. Pastora urged Savanna, Wed better go in first and see how Mica is doing, Im afraid Dario is quite right, Mica is already going crazy about Nico. Savanna opened the door in a hurry, she didnt want her sister-inw, who was so pretty and attractive, to turn into a beautiful lunatic. As soon as the door to the second floor of the small garret opened, Mica, sitting by the window pane, slowly turned her eyes to look at the door, her eyes clear and cold. The first moment Pastora and Savanna saw Mica, their hearts fluttered. Micas personality is not the vivacious and outgoing type, but the light in her eyes never fails and her soul is tough, as if she is able to face and live her life with strength and positivity no matter the adversity. But now this Mica, as if her soul had died, was just a beautiful shell. Mica looked less and less like Mica. Pastora burst into tears in an instant: Mica, how could Nico have kept you prisoner here alone?. Pastora held her thin arm, saw strangtion marks on her wrist, pulled up the sleeve of her sweater and saw that her thin white arm was bruised, the marks of being abused/raped. Pastora stifled a sob and wrapped her arms around Mica: What the hell did that bastard Nico do to you! How could he do this to you! Im going to kill him! That bastard! Mica, why didnt you defend yourself, Ill call the police now! I dont think the Superintendent cant handle him! Pastora said and pulled out her phone to call the police when Mica put her hand down. Mica, you, you, youre not still thinking about that bastard, are you? He hurt you like that, he deserves to be punished! Mica didnt cry, the mild winter sun enveloped her pretty soft white face, she even smiled slightly and said, Pastora, he didnt do it on purpose, he just couldnt help it, I drove him crazy. Its all my fault, I cheated on him in marriage, I betrayed him. Mica was clearly smiling, but it seemed to Pastora that the way she was smiling was more painful than crying. Pastora sobbed and hugged her tightly, I already found out from Dario, Dario is looking into it, I know you were set up, Mica, its not your fault alone, you cant me yourself like that, Nico shouldnt have hurt you like that even if he was out of control. Mica smiled slightly, but as sheughed, tears fell from her eyes as she looked at Pastora and said, Pastora, I really cant seem to get out of this dead end. Ive separated from Nico many times before, but Ive never been as desperate as I am now, because I know that if I try, I can get back with him. But this time, its different, no matter how hard I try, he and I, we can never get back I have lost him forever, forever. I wanted to reconcile with him after a year and a half, as I had done so many times before, but, Pastora, I missed that chance. When he tormented me now, I even thought it was better than being ignored by him. When he mistreats me, I cant believe that it would be better. Pastora, do you think Im sick? Pastora looked at her, covering her mouth and crying, Mica, you really cant stay here anymore, now that Nico has be evil, if you keep being tortured by him like this, not only will he go crazy, but you will too! Pastora swallowed saliva, ripped off Micas sleeve and held it in front of Micas eyes, crying angrily, Nico did all this, didnt he, how many more scars do you have from his creation? Mica, he really is a monster now, if you dont leave him, you will die. Micas lips let out a lightugh, Its fine by me Pastora, Nico just hes so angry he cant control it. Pastora looked at the row of tears sliding down her face and knew she wasnt having a good time at all. Nico had tortured her like this, and she kept saying it was okay, secretly forgiving Nico in her heart, smiling humbly and tightly in Nicos defense, saying Nico didnt mean to do that to her, saying Nico just couldnt help himself. Pastora gritted her teeth: Nico the bastard!. Mica used to be such a proud and dazzling woman, but now her eyes are dark and humble as dust, all because of Nico, who not only tyrannized Micas body and soul, but also ravaged Micas pride and dignity. Pastora sniffles and says with reddened eyes, Mica, dont worry, Im sure Ill find a way to get you out, you must hold on and Nico has hurt you, you must protect yourself, dont live in guilt, youre right, you dont owe him, you love him but thats no reason for him to use it to hurt you! Mica asks helplessly and insecurely, Pastora, do you think being too much in love means its not right?. Since too much love always hurts you and the other person, there is a strong sense of difort and an ufortable possessiveness that can hurt both you and your lover. Too much in love to tolerate a grain of dirty sand and not allow your rtionship to get dusty.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. But this violent love is as powerful as death, destroying itself or the other. Pastora looked at her nkly, sobbing and, for a moment, not knowing how to respond to Mica. But Mica had already asked herself, Too much love is not enough. In fact, I found out long before that Nico and I might not really be right, I just I couldnt let it go. I always think that as long as we love each other, that mutual misgivings and difort will always soften. In the end, though, its still a loss in love, too much love, to be so disappointed. He must have been disappointed in me. Chapter 1137: Too Much Love Is Not Right (1) Savanna was also shocked that Nico, who loved Mica so much, could do such a terrible thing to her. Savanna looked at the limp Mica and couldnt help but look into her red eyes and saidfortingly, Miss Mica, I know my brother has hurt you so much now, but he really loves you and I have never seen him so out of control and so irrational. But dont worry, I will do everything I can to convince my brother to let you out of here. Miss Mica, no matter what happens with you and my brother in the end, you will always be the sister-inw I identify with, I identified with you when you gave me the parent conference, I dont want you to be separated from my brother. Mica tugged at the corners of her pale lips, looked tenderly at Savanna and said, Savanna, I dont me your brother, and I dont I know what will happen to your brother and me in the future, before, maybe I could have, but now, really, I cant even look straight at him, I dont even have the courage to look at him. Once upon a time, Mica did not believe in destiny, but now she has to leave everything she feels with Nico to the wheel of fate. In the future, its up to fate. Pastora and Savanna were silent with Mica for a while longer. When a person like Mica is desperate and sad, it is superfluous for others to say anything more, Pastora said nothing more, knowing it was useless to talk more. As she was leaving, Pastora hugged Mica and said, Mica, you have to hold on, living well is more important than anything else. Pastora fears that Mica will not be able to think clearly and will do something out of the ordinary. Mica has a mood much like that of a sick person. After Pastora and Savanna left the penthouse, Pastora did not immediately leave Vi Luna Bay, but went directly to the master bedroom on the second floor of the vi. Pastora burst into the room red-eyed and furious, snatching Nicos hand and smashing it against the floor anyway. Even Nico was caught off guard. Pastora grabbed Nicos shirt cor and scolded him, Nico! Youve been violent with her! Youre a man! You raped her in marriage, didnt you? Youre an asshole. Pastora raised her hand and pped Nico hard across the face.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Punching Nico in the face, all the way. Nicos expressionless face was unmistakably clouded, and Pastoras hand hung trembling next to his leg. It wasnt that she wasnt afraid of Nico, she was terrified of him, and that p now was nothing more than an impulsive act. But now she was afraid Nico would chop her up and feed her to the fish. But whats done is done, Pastora thought she had justified the p and looked at Nico with a forced air: What, what do you want, I tell you that if you hurt Mica again, I, Ill call the police!. Nico was indifferent, he didnt even look at her in the same way, he just pushed her arm away, keeping his eyes on the pieces of paper scattered on the floor as he frowned slightly and said, This is my puzzle with Mica, that you broke. Her voice was only slightly displeased, calm to the point where no emotion could be heard, quiet and self-conscious. Then she knelt down to pick up the pieces of puzzle paper that were scattered on the floor. Pastora froze, looking at Nico with a wooden stare, sensing that something was wrong, but what was wrong, she couldnt say. Only that, going in the direction she foresaw, Nico should have descended upon her with a thunderous fury, even if it wasnt impossible to shoot her dead. Therefore, she had kept her hand in. She had asked Savanna to apany her because she feared Nico would cut her down in a fit of rage. But from the time she came to see Mica, until now when she pped Nico, Nico not only didnt try to kill her, he didnt even punch her. From start to finish, Nico didnt even bother her like an emotionless machine. Pastora stiffened there. Until, Nico bent down and came to her feet, casually reminding, Take your foot off, youre stepping on my puzzle. Pastora was so startled that she pulled her feet away, looking at Nico as if he were a monster, That you, you whats the use of your exining it now, do you know how miserable Mica is because of you? Do you know how pitiful Mica is locked up in that little attic because of you, its been so long since weve seen her, she was already so thin, now shes even thinner! Theres no heating in that shitty attic, La Ciudad Santa is very cold in winter, youll freeze her to death! Pastoras words, before she could finish, Nico said while looking down and concentrating on the puzzle, Ive asked the workers to put the heating and fresh air system, it wont be cold for her. Pastora was, for a moment, surprisingly speechless. Seeing that Nico was not angry, Pastora was emboldened and coughed slightly, asking, What about the food, Mica has lost a lot of weighttely, she must not have eaten well, didnt you have a good meal to go over? Nico was still not looking up, busy with the puzzle he was holding, but he turned to Pastora again, I had the maids bring a regr number of five meals a day, all her favorite dishes and desserts. Pastora gaped even more dumbfounded and said, in a moment of irony, If thats so, why do you keep her locked up? Nicos long, slender, puzzle fingers, gave a slight tug, and after a moment of silence, he said without emotion, Anything short of leaving me is not allowed, its up to her. But, but why do you want me to do that when everything is left between you? Get out. Nico ordered in a cold, menacing voice. Pastora, now out of anger, did not dare to fight Nico, whose patience was clearly running out, and left, trembling and gritting her teeth. Pastora left the vi, not feeling well, and asked Savanna, Savanna, do you think your brother really loves Mica? Savanna mused, Im not sure, I dont know much about my brothers rtionship with Miss Mica because whenever I ask him, my brother says that children should stay out of the affairs of adults. However, I feel that my brother really cares about Miss Mica, and in the past seven years, my brother has only had one girlfriend, Miss Mica, and my brother had never dated any girlfriend for that long. And my brothers character is irrepressible, in fact, few women can subdue him, Miss Mica in these seven years, he always let my brother wait, although my brother is reluctant, but in the end he did not wait for her, and also with her he got his license. Ah, yes, my brother was a non-matrimonialist, a non-matrimonialist with a very firm attitude, exactly why he was a non-matrimonialist and what encouragement he got, I dont know, but you see, in the end my brother still got licensed with Miss Mica. So my brother would have been miserably in love with Miss Mica, otherwise my brother would not have slept in the marriage grave. Pastora nodded thoughtfully, only to sense that Mica wasnt the only one who was sick, Nico seemed to be sick too. Right now, Nico was acting like an indifferent lunatic, she pped him and he went to pick the puzzle off the soles of her feet without any reaction. The puzzle was still being put together with such concentration, as if it was more important than everything else around it. Pastora said, Its not easy for your brother either, Savanna, you can enlighten your brother more if you dont mind, Im afraid hes dragging Mica down with him. Savanna: Chapter 1138: Too much love is not right (2). Mica is kidnapped by Nico, and Dario, as a party to the affair, cannot stand idly by. Once again, Darioes to see Nico at his house. Nico is working on a puzzle, which is a picture of him and Mica together. Dario frowns and says coldly, Nico, I dont want to talk to you at all, because the moment you imprisoned and hurt Mica, you stopped being a man in my eyes. So you keeping to me, not afraid Ill shoot you again today? Nico didnt look up, his gaze cold and indifferent as he stared at Jigsaw. Dario said, Even if they kill me, I have nothing to say. While its true that Mica and I were set up, I wasnt cold enough for Mica and me either. Forget it, I came here today to tell you that Ive uncovered a lot of suspicions about this affair, and besides, how did you know that Mica and I were at the Intercontinental Hotel? Nico had a puzzle piece in his hand, and he restrained himself from slowly squeezing it, almost trying to crush it. It was hard to calm down when Dario again provoked. Is everyone going toe around and keep telling him that Mica had slept with another man who wasnt him and was cheating on him inside the marriage! Why does everyone have to keep reminding him? Let it be designed, yes, let it be designed, does it have to be reminded one by one? This humiliating incident, which he doesnt mention, has been followed by visits from people around him to remind him how badly Micael and he get along. Nicos sanity tended to snap and he smashed the puzzle in his hand, which was about to be put together, to the floor, shattering it to pieces. Nico grabbed the ne from Dario and said angrily, You think youre the only one who can investigate? You want to find out until everyone knows? You want to find out until everyone knows? You want to find out until I divorce Mica? Youe to me over and over again to brag that you slept with my wife! Its like youre here to remind me like Im God! Nico had red eyes and teeth clenched in anger, Tell me what you found out! Did you find out that you didnt have an affair with Mica or that Mica didnt have an ident when she wasing to see you? Mica is my wife, she is already mine, why do you want to see her? Stay in Ennd and dont see Mica again for the rest of your life, I dont think those people can set you up! Darios heart is not without guilt, he said apologetically, Going back to see Mica, indeed it was my fault, I wanted too much to to give me a chance, but I didnt expect that if you really love Mica, forget about this ident, and today, pretend I never came. Having sex with me, Mica didnt do it by choice, we were both set up.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Forget? You tell me, how can I forget? Dario got a lump in his throat, he looked directly at Nico and said, If you cant get over it, if you think its a stain on Mica and an embarrassment to your life, then, Nico, give Mica back to me, you dont want her, I do. I will be responsible for the rest of her life. Nico threw a hook straight at Darios face and shouted angrily, Thats what you say, isnt it, reminding me that you slept with Mica and then taking advantage of it! I knew it, you all cant see me with Mica! Im telling you, dont even fucking dream about it! Even if Im fucked up and dislike Mica, its not your fucking turn to take over! Dario reached up and wiped the blood from the corner of his lips with his thumb, slowly straightening up. If you dislike her, why wait until you see each other to dismiss her, Nico, you should stop spoiling Mica and let her go! Spoiled? Nico almost gritted his teeth in hatred as he pointed at Dario and said, word for word, Remember, it was you who ruined Mica, it was you who made Micas life unworthy, and it was you who ruined what should have been a good marriage for her! If you had controlled yourself and not gone back to your country, Mica wouldnt be suffering so much and wouldnt be afraid to look me in the eye! It was you who nailed her to the pir of shame. Why did you do this to Mica when you knew she was set up? Nico, you can me me, you can hate me, you can scold me or even kill me, but why did you try to strike a psychological bnce by hurting Mica? She didnt cheat in marriage by choice, she didnt, and you, as her husband, should know better than me what kind of girl Mica is. Nicos dark eyes were cold and austere as he looked directly at Dario, the pupils deep and cold with no trace of temperature, like an arctic cier that never melts, he said, Because she came to see you, it was already an original sin. What reason would there be for my Nicos wife to bail out a drunk man? Unless that man is me. What Nico wants is absolute loyalty. Those little tricks of the well-meaning were never what destroyed his rtionship with Mica. It was Mica who gave the opportunity to those who have a heart, it was Mica, who gave Dario the opportunity. This is his minefield, a forbidden zone, where no one can tread. He, Nicos wife, should not, in her heart, keep the safety of a second man. Dario is a DUI, so let him get a DUI, why should he go to bail? Now, these people need toe and crusade like God intended against him and why dont you investigate the people behind it. Nico hated that no one would ever talk about it again in his life, that everyone would shut their mouths, that it was like it never happened, so why would these people cut him down with impunity? Investigation, investigation! Will the results of the investigation reverse the story of Micas rtionship with Dario? Not only will it not, it will make the fact that Mica and Dario had a rtionship public knowledge. Do they have to investigate until everyone knows that Mica cheated on him with Nico inside the marriage and that Mica can no longer continue with him before these people are satisfied? Before Dario, at an earlier time, Nico sealed the Intercontinental Hotel where the ident took ce. The first thing Nico had to do, as a husband, was to protect his wifes secret from whoever the perpetrator was. Nico hates it so much that he wants to kill those who think they are God. Those people stabbed him again and again with knives in the forbidden areas of his heart, and they had to pretend to be kind and tell him that none of it was intentional, that it was just an ident, and that he should forgive Mica. He, Nico, has to forgive his own wife, and its up to them to tell him what to do? Whether he should forgive or not, how he should forgive, is a matter only for him, not for Dario, not for Pastora, not for the creator. He just wants to be left alone, now. Note: If there are still people wondering why Nico doesnt investigate who is behind this or whatever, I think this chapter is a waste of time. Kemena is not a reed, the ce where Mica was kidnapped was not monitored, the WhatsApp messages sent on Micas phone were deleted immediately, there was no suspicious IP address, the surveince of suspicious people entering and leaving the hotel waspletely erased by the hacker, and the special drug was used for Mica and Dario to have a real rtionship. In this case, Mica and Dario seem to have a real rtionship. No need to be an eye of God. Also, Nicos mind is in that Mica went to see Dario, which is the original sin. Its okay if you dont see it. A normal person would choose to forget about it and not let others talk about it. Those who investigate probably dont care about their secrets. Besides, Kemena is so clean, do you think an investigation would take a day or two to find out? Even the drugs she used to make Mica Dario hallucinate would take an unknown amount of time to find out. If you read the book with Gods perspective on, you pick up the keyboard and do it. Tell me how to find out. Chapter 1139: Mutual Indebtedness is the Best Forgiveness (1) On the outskirts of town, a ck Bentley is parked next to the abandoned factory. Outside the car, a bodyguard in a ck suit stood guard by the door. Inside the car, Kemena and Carlita are sitting in the back seat talking. Carlitas Pasqual underfloor heating desperately needed arge sum of money to be integrated and time, thest thing she could afford to spend. Carlita frowned and asked with slight agitation, I gave you what you asked for, and now that Nico has had a fight with that Mica woman, what about what I asked for, when are you going to give it to me? Kemena said calmly, Auntie, dont worry, Mr. Nico just fell out with that slut Mica, it will take me a while to take advantage of the situation. When she helped Kemena, Carlita was just trying to gamble by any means, but now Kemena was holding on to her appetite, making Carlita feel really hateful, Youre not trying to cross the river, are you? Carlitas pretty eyes narrowed slightly, a stern coldness welling up in them. Kemena smiled, looked at Carlita and said, Auntie, even if you cant wait now, you have to wait, after all, we are both in the same boat now, if things go wrong, not to mention repairing your rtionship with Mr. Nico, Im afraid neither of us will survive. It will take some time for Mr. Nico to get over her. So, Auntie, you will have to be patient and wait. Kemena exins what is at stake in a few words, but only by threatening Carlita not to retaliate against her for not getting satisfaction and thus blowing the whistle. But Carlita is an arrogant person who hates to be threatened. Carlita said in a cold voice, Miss Matamoros now says shes going to tear down the bridge after the river? If I hadnt gotten Miss Matamoros those two tubes of stuff overseas, Mica wouldnt have fallen for it, and for Miss Matamoros to turn her back on me now is really embarrassing. What I promised my aunt was that when I became Ms. Mica, I would pay my aunt back in a big way, but isnt it an imposition that my aunt is now asking me to reciprocate? Carlitas face sank and darkened as she gritted her teeth and said, Come on down! Kemena smiled, Ill take my leave then, Aunt, oh yes, next time we must not meet alone, its easy to get caught. If this falls through, Im sure what Mr. Nico will hate most will not be me, but the fact that even his aunt, who is his real mother, could be so heartless as to break his love. Kemena dropped her words and strutted out of the car inplete triumph. Carlita, in the back seat of the car, stared at Kemena, who walked in front of her, with a deep, cold, sharp stare. The bodyguard came up to drive and asked, Maam, are you going back to the office or home? Carlita frowned, a cold edge suddenly shining in her eyes, and said, Bump him. The gori froze. Carlitas brow furrowed further, Go after her and give her the sack, like she did? How dare you threaten me. The ck Bentley, near the deserted factory in the eastern suburbs, crashed into Kemena, who was walking in front of her. The ck Bentley sped away as if nothing had happened after running over the man. Kemena, slumped in a pool of blood, crawled with difficulty to her cell phone and dialed a distress call, Mom, help me The puzzle with Mica was beingpleted when Nico received a distress call from Cam. With a total of between 6. 000 and 7. 000 pieces, it would take more than ten hours toplete, even if put together without food or sleep. For the past half month, Nico has been assembling and disassembling the puzzle, as if possessed, oblivious to trivial matters, as if all his thoughts were on the puzzle. Cam was crying on the other end of the line, Mr. Nico, my Kemena has been in a car ident and now she is in the hospital, she has panda blood, the hospital says there is not enough panda blood in the blood bank, Mr. Nico, please help Kemena! Nico listened to the news indifferently and without any floating emotion and said, What do I care if your daughter lives or dies? Cam shouted, Mr. Nico, for saving her life once! Save Kemena! Mica I remember Mica has panda blood, let Mica give some blood, it wont hurt Mica! If Mica is willing to save Kemena, me and The Matamoros family will part ways with Mica and never mess with her again! Nico held thest piece of the puzzle in his hand, Micas fingertips wrapped around his neck. The gift that saved Cams life had already been paid for with a check, and for someone like Cam, as wealthy as she was, the business Nico had taken care of for The Matamoros family over the years was more than enough to pay for the supposed small savings. Nico has never been a foolish and loyal person, and has always despised people like Cam and Kemena. Now that Kemena has been in a car ident and is in critical condition, her death is of no concern to Nico. But in Cams choking words, Nico finds a way to forgive Mica once and for all, in an unlikely yet incredibly usible way. Being indebted to the other is a debt, but it is also the best way to forgive. If Mica gave Kemena a blood transfusion and saved her saviors daughter, then she would have no reason to give up on Mica, abandon her and hate her for her innocence. Because, he will, and he owes her. If we can get even, we can probably live the rest of our lives together in peace. He always wanted to marry her, to make her his wife, even if he caught her in bed with Dario, but the thought of quitting never crossed his mind. But what about the way you convince yourself today that its a two-fer? She saved her saviors daughters life, she no longer cares about what happened with Dario, she has to find a way to reconcile. Cam didnt know what she was thinking, but Kemena was in danger, and she didnt care what she was thinking, so she shouted, Lord Nico, Ill do anything Mica wants, but please, please persuade Mica to save Kemena! After a long while, Nico heard her emotionless voice say, Ill let Mica save your daughter, but from now on, if you and Kemena try anything in front of Mica again, Ill have The Matamoros family killed. Mica hadnt seen Nico for half a month; he had only been to see her twice since she was locked up in this small loft, and on both asions, he hade drunk to use and interrogate her. He was drunk and awake, buried in his neck and crying. On Christmas Eve, he missed his appointment without the fireworks or the words Mica, Happy New Year. Nico has not been seen since Christmas Eve. But tonight, for the first time, Nico appeared, this time with the strong smell of tobo but not the intoxicating smell of alcohol, and the sober, cold, long gaze in his deep stare at her. He must have smoked, recently, many, many cigarettes. Mica couldnt tell if she felt heartbroken or something else, she just felt like all her work had unraveled, just like their rtionship, they had worked so hard for so long, but like quitting smoking, it all unraveled overnight. Nico was also holding something in his hand and Mica didnt know what it was. The mans long, bony hand dropped the brochure in his hand in front of her and said without emotion, Take your pick, see which hotel you like, and in the one you prefer, have your wedding reception. Wedding party? Micas heart fluttered and her eyshes fluttered as she looked at him in hesitant surprise. You you are still nning a wedding? He thought that not getting a divorce would be the best possible oue. A wedding, after what had happened, was not something she had expected. Nicos eyebrows were cold and clear, and she couldnt see the sadness or happiness in his emotions, There must be a ceremony to tell everyone that you are my Nicos wife. At that moment, Micas eyes moistened and she bit her lip without daring to look at him. Actually, theres no need to forceText ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Before she could finish her sentence, Nico had already interrupted in a cold voice, I dont want someone always watching you. Nico. Still, he was stubborn and wanted to marry her. The lump in Nicos throat stirred as he took a deep breath and said, Mica, I wanted to give you up as cleanly as I gave up smoking. But I see I cant do that, even if you betray me, I still want to marry you and have you be my wife. The moment Mica looked up at him, transparent tears filled her eyes with shame, surprise, apology and an undying, star-stained hope. She looked at him, cried andughed. Note: I dont know if you understand Nicos psychology, but I think his character is the best fit for his and Micas persona, because he is quite desperate and cruel. They both owe each other, but they are also tied to each other, because they owe each other, so they cant leave each other, its a very desperate way. Thats what I think suits Nicos character best. Chapter 1140: Mutual indebtedness is the best forgiveness (2). Nicos phone rang and the caller ID said Cam. Nico looked at Mica, grabbed the phone, got up and walked down the hallway to the door of the small penthouse bedroom to pick it up. Nico frowned slightly, visibly impatient at Cams crying on the other end of the phone. Ill take Mica to give Kemena a blood transfusion. Its broken. The heavy wedding nning notebook, crashed to the floor with a pathetic, curt scream. Nico frowned and turned to look, holding the phone, Mica was standing behind the ss door, tears hidden in her eyes as she watched him, uneasy, wary, uprehending, shocked and bitter No surprises for Nico. He was nonchnt, staring at the wedding nning book thatnded at Micas feet, his gaze was straight and silent as he looked at her and said in a t tone, Kemena has been in a car ident, she has panda blood and now desperately needs you to give her a blood transfusion to save her. After you give her the transfusion, well get married, and after that, neither Kemena, nor The Matamoros family, and well forget about you and Dario. Mica looked at him with reddened eyes, opened her lips and checked that, surprisingly, her throat was clogged and no words woulde out. The way he forgave her was by letting her save Kemena? Kemena, Cams daughter, who, indirectly, killed her mother. She cant be more humble in her desire to be with Nico than to save Cams daughter, even if its with a blood transfusion to save her life. He would rather have a blood transfusion to save someone irrelevant than Kemena for the thousandth time. In other hands, she would have been more than happy to save him. But Nicos calmness and directness now told her that she had made a decision and she wasnt going to change it. Mica was trembling, clenched her fists and turned around to run down the stairs at full speed. Tread hard. A quick step down the stairs. Nico stood still, not rushing after her, as she walked over to the wedding nning book, bent down and picked it up. He saw a page in the wedding nning book for a beach wedding. She recalls that while on Marthas Vineyard, Mica said she wanted to get married on the Vineyard beach in the future. Because then, that ce, for a short period of time, was where they were the happiest and most carefree. It was also where she gave her heart,pletely, to him. Nico looked at the page with the wedding on the beach, his eyes clear and cold and determined C He will marry Mica on the golden sands of Marthas Vineyard, as promised, and he wont bete. Nico dropped the notebook in the little dovecote and called Campoverde as he strutted toward the outside of the dovecote. Mica made a mad dash in a white Porsche into Nicos garage. The rain was pouring down, the first chill of early spring hitting the windshield like a sharp knife in Micas heart. On the viaduct where the rain was pouring down, Mica stepped on the elerator like a madwoman. Her white Porsche was followed by several dazzlingly colored sports cars, which were in hot pursuit. M icas fingers tremble as she grips the steering wheel If she is overtaken by the car behind, all her hopes and feelings will go up in mes. Tears, rolling down her eyes. Throttle full throttle. Several colorful sports cars are followed by a limited edition ck Bentley. In the back seat of the ck Bentley sat a handsome man with a cold, stern face and a stern, cold intentness about him. Campoverde looked out the car window at the huge rain and, a little worried, asked, Mr. Nico, should we keep chasing? Its raining too hard, maam, if we keep driving like this, in case something happens Nicos dark eyes lifted slightly, with a cold, determined light under them, Keep chasing. Kemenas life, he must save it. Married, she must also be married. Mica had been driving for who knows how long, until her body was numb and icy, when four shy colored sports cars appeared from behind her, two of which rushed in front of her car and stopped her directly. Mica unconsciously stepped on the brake, her body hurtled forward from the inertia and her head mmed against the steering wheel, instantly cracking her head. Her forehead, hot and painful, but at this moment, she couldnt care less about that pain. Four dazzlingly colored sports cars, surrounded her white Porsche, and she sat in it like a dying fish, stranded and unable to escape. No, she wasnt going to sit around waiting for him to save that bitch Kemena, instead of sending her to hell. She threw open the car door, ignoring the pouring rain, and just wanted to escape, to get away to a ce beyond Nicos control. But in her life, meeting Nico was a fate she couldnt escape.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. ck Bentley, the door opened, a slim, erect, long-legged mans ck shirt and pants, and a journey through the wind and rain came at a brisk pace, full of hostility and carnage. Through the rain curtain, Mica saw him as if she had seen a hellish monk, and her feet stood straight back. Nico took a big step forward and drew her into his arms. Mica tore at him, bit him, punched him, kicked him, and hissed hysterically, Nico, Im not going to save that bitch Kemena! She and her mother, that little bitch, killed my mother! She should have died long ago! The mans hand was firmly sped on the back of her neck, and he lowered his head to her ear, saying between clenched teeth, as if they were warm and cold: Mica, as long as you save Kemena this time, from now on, what happened between you and Dario that night will be written off, well get married, have sons and a daughter like you. Well live as if none of this had happened, without Kemena, without Dario, just the two of us, and I wont let anyone bully you, let alone anyone else. From now on, we will live our lives together, whether you want to stop acting, whether you want toe back, whether you want me to go to Grape Ind with you and live your life away from everyone, just the two of us. Words are like knives. The softest of knives. What Nico says is beautiful and cruel. Mica let out a sarcasticugh, her face covered in a mixture of rain and tears as she looked at Nico with despair. So looking good with me is contingent on me going to save Kemena, right?. Yes. A sentence that cut off all thought from Mica. He wants her to save Kemena, the person she detests most in her life. Mica scoffed, Nico, ask me to save Kemena, fine. But I have one condition. Nico had never seen such a look in Micas eyes, as determined as she was coldly disheartened. Mica said, I can save Kemena, I can give her a blood transfusion to save her, my condition is that I always, always stay away from you. Like a poisonous spell. Chapter 1141: Feelings kill feelings (1) High-end private hospital, belonging to the Amengual Group consortium. Nico had juste out of the operating room with Mica, who was wet from the rain. The nurse ran anxiously to Nico and spoke urgently: President Nico, Miss Matamoros is dying and must be transfused immediately! The blood bank has run out of RH blood. Mica has the same blood type as Kemena, and only you can convince Mica to transfuse Kemenas blood! Micas face was expressionless as she looked at the kneeling Beltran, the middle-aged man in front of her, Kemenas father, but as if he had never been Micas real father. Beltran knelt again to plead with Mica, grabbed hold of Micas pant legs and shouted, Mica, Kemena is your sister just the same, give her a blood transfusion and save your sister! Your mother has passed away and I am very old, your sister is the only family you have left in this world, you two sisters have to help each other Before Beltran could finish his sentence, Mica interrupted him with a scolding, You shut up!. Beltran was startled, and Micas face was colder than ice. Mica looked at Beltran, who was on his knees, and sneered, Even if all my rtives died in this world, I would not recognize Kemena as my sister, please Mr. Beltran, make it clear, my mother, I am an only child, I am an only child, I have no sisters. And, you, you are not worthy of mentioning my mother. Micas words carry a knife that cuts that false affection into pieces. Inside the operating room, another nurse ran out and shouted, The patient is dying of blood loss! Beltran slowly got up from the floor and said in a pale voice: Mica, daddy has cirrhosis of the liver, there is no way to give blood to your sister, you are young, the doctor said so, there is still 30 of blood missing, you see Cam also pleaded, Mica, Aunt Cam knows you hate me, but your mothers death has nothing to do with Aunt Cam, its your mothers fate, you Oh, her mother had a thin life, a good life. Snap! Mica pped Cams face angrily, using all her strength, and Cam took half a step back. Mica was so full of hostility that she cursed out of the corner of her scarlet eyes, God will get you! Youll get hit by a car in the street! Youll be struck by lightning in the rain. She was so well-mannered, so indifferent, and yet she wentpletely mad. Mica did not look at Beltran. She looked up, her back erect, her watery eyes staring at Nico with indifference. Mica pointed to the operating room, looked directly at Nico and asked, word for word, Nico, you want my blood to save Kemena before youre willing to do it, dont you? Yes. If she hadnt been saved, she would never have been able to look him in the eye and spend the rest of her life with him as she did now. Much less would she be able to erase the debt she owed him for betraying him. The two owed each other arepensatory deficits. Micas guilt and demons, always, will ruin her and him, the rtionship, is unequal. But now, he and Mica are fair game for owing and hating each other. The guilt he felt towards him would be a bast for forgiveness and release of the other, and it would be seen in long rivers of years, the more one was ashamed of himself, the more emboldened he would be to use the others guilt to continue to hurt, to be the knife that would kill the other, and between them, there would always be Dario through. Abominable, just hold her tight and sooner orter she would willingly reconcile with him, albeitte, but neverte. Mica pressed her pale lips together and smiled, Give me the divorce papers and Ill donate blood to save Kemena. Nicos dark eyes were stern and cold as he stared at Micas stunningly beautiful face, even angrily, not changing his gaze but sternly calling out to his assistant, Campoverde! Campoverde hesitates, Mr. Nico, which ? Is divorce such an important thing to have to reconsider? Moreover, between Mr. Nico and his wife, there was clearly a misunderstanding. Nico kept looking at Mica, but sneered at Campoverde: The divorce papers!. Campoverde slowly pulled two divorce papers out of the briefcase he was carrying and shakily handed them to him. Mr. Nico, do you want to? He thought twice. But before the words could be uttered, Nico had already pulled the two divorce papers and the ck pen, and signed the mans signature in bold, cursive handwriting. Power through the paper. The nib of the pen almost cut through the heavy A4 paper. The bruises on the back of the mans thin hands stand out. Nico finished signing and handed her the divorce papers in front of her eyes, his gaze hard and cold, Are you satisfied? Mica looked up at him and smiled at the corners of her lips, gritting her chattering teeth as she tried to squeeze out a smile. She said, Satisfied. Mica cupped the two divorce papers and turned to follow the nurse in stride to have her blood type tested. But the moment I turned around, the tears I had been holding back abruptly escaped. CNico, I was wrong to pay after all. And the man stood in ce, his hands dangling at the sides of his pants, creased into fists, the green and white visible. Ten minutester, the blood type test results came back and they were exactly the same. The nurse asked, Exact match, have you decided to draw blood yet? Nicos thin lips spat out one word coolly, Smoke. Mica watched the transparent tube in which her blood, little by little, was drawn and pooled in Kemenas body. She hated it so, so much. Lying on the hospital bed, she closed her eyes and her hatred turned into tears that slid from the corners of her eyes to the temples of her hair. After an unknown amount of time, a sharp stabbing pain erupted from her lower abdomen. The nurse drawing blood became rmed: Its no good! Miss Mica Miss Mica On the snow-white sheets, Micas lower abdomen was bleeding so much that it stained the white sheets red and shocking. Mica willed her dead eyes to slowly look at her body, under which there was arge pool of blood. She seemed to realize something and the corners of her lips slowly curved in mockery and despair. Oh, fate really likes to y with her. She had, surprisingly, a son. At the most undeserved moment, at the most wrong moment, she had a son, Nicos son. Nico rushed over, panting breathing heavily, her gaze straightened as she saw therge pool of bright red blood below her and froze, Mica Mica turned her head, looked up at him and gave him a shallow curl of her lips, soft and rough, Nico, now, are you satisfied? Mica doctor doctor! At this point, Nico was in aplete panic. Mica was awake when she was taken into the operating room, her eyes wide open as she stared at the blinding white light above her head and felt overwhelming pain.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. For in Nicos eyes she saw remorse, regret and all kinds of mixed emotions. But what is that revenge if not interest? Lying on the operating table, Mica told herself that aborting Nico was the stupidest thing she had ever done in her life. The pain was now a constant reminder that she deserved it. Yes, she deserved it. She said to herself, Mica, remember this pain, and you will pay twice! Two hourster. The doctor in Micas operating room came out, took off his mask and said to Nico: President Nico, I am sorry that the baby that was in Miss Micas womb was not saved . . it was aborted. Nico sat disheveled, his head bowed, his voice hoarse as he asked, How old is she? The doctor froze for a moment, not understanding, Huh?. I was asking how old the baby is. IV. Four weeks Nico reached up, wiped his face hard and took a deep breath, but it was as if a thousand-pound stone was weighing on his chest and he couldnt breathe. All around, all around. That was when he first imprisoned her, when she had sex with Dario and he lost his mind and hated her so much that he locked her in the attic and did many things to harm her, physically and psychologically. Treating her as an outlet tool like that, once or twice, seeing her turn red, he didnt care and just assumed it was too hard. Bute to think of it, maybe it was the baby in Micas belly that was crying out for help. Hes doomed, really, doomed. President Nico? the doctor called timidly. Nico, his face ashen, asked, How is the gentleman?. The doctor said, The adult is very weak from the miscarriage and, although not life-threatening, needs to be hospitalized to recover. Nico nodded mechanically, his voice raspy to the core, You go downstairs, I want to be alone. That night, Nico sat outside Micas hospital room all night, not leaving half a step. On the other side of the window, the rain poured down like it was going to wash away the whole of La Ciudad Santa. Nico really wanted, with this heavy rain, to drown it too. Chapter 1142: Feelings kill feelings (2) Outside the ICU room. Beltran sighed, Seeing the situation, Kemena cant leave the hospital for a while, and the ICU cant go in to attend to her, so we have to put someone here to wait for news. Cam said, Master, you are not well, so why dont I stay here with Kemena while you go home to rest and rx. But I have to go back to get toiletries. Beltran nodded and said, Then go home and get your toiletries and well switch shifts when you arrive. Outside it was pouring rain and the rumble of March spring thunder was violent. With her umbre in hand, Cam made her way to the hospital entrance and had just stepped outside to stop the car when a thunderstorm hit the sky in an instant. Boom C pop-! A womans piercing scream rang out from the hospital doors. Bystanders turned their heads to look around and saw a middle-aged woman struck by lightning, her body burned and in a horrible state of death. Somebodys been struck by lightning! My God, is this the legendary lightning bolt from heaven? This man is cursed or has done so much evil that God can no longer see him! Beltran has not been in the best of health over the years. As I grew older, I developed rheumatic problems in my legs and walked quickly with a limp. As Cam was rushed in a wheelchair next to the ambnce bed, Beltran limped up behind her. What is this, whats going on? The doctor asked, Are you rted to the deceased? The deceased was struck by lightning and was not breathing when we came to resuscitate him. Beltrans unsteady legs, shaken, took two or three steps backwards, shivering with cold. Death by lightning. As did Micas curse on her. Beltran was dizzy for a moment. Could it be that Yan Qing couldnt die and couldnt help but take it out on Cam and The Matamoros family even after seeing Mica suffer so much? At the end of the dimly lit hospital corridor, Nico sits quietly on a bench, not saying a word. On the other side of the window, the sound of crackling, heavy rain pounding on the window. A long, deep cold night. Nico slowly looks up as the morning sun rises in the sky outside his window. He thought it was going to get dark and it would never get light again, but it was a night of heavy rain and yet the sun appeared without dy. His body was stiff and his legs were also numb from holding a sitting position for a long time. But Nico didnt mind. He got up with some difficulty and stood outside the room, his hand on the doorknob, pausing for a long time before finally pushing the door. Mica woke up andy back on the hospital bed, reluctantly looking out the window at the warm morning sun in the slightly chilly weather. Nico walked over to the hospital bed and questioned emotionlessly, Why didnt you tell me you were pregnant? Mica, her face pale and cold, turned her head to look at him mockingly, her voice husky and sarcastic, You wont let me give Kemena a blood transfusion when I say Im pregnant? Mica, you did that on purpose. Nico affirmed. On purpose? Yes, he did it on purpose. Deliberately to make him misunderstand, deliberately to make him think she was doing it on purpose. Mica tugged at the corners of her lips and Savanna closed her eyes. You see, the trust between them has never been like a thin piece of paper that can be lightly pricked to make a big hole. Mica spoke softly, Yes, I did it on purpose, I hate The Matamoros family, I hate Beltran, I hate Kemena, I hate you even more, I just wanted to see what it would feel like for you, Nico, to have your own son killed with your own hands, I just . . want to do whatever it takes to get back at you, without using your son. That one, like he hated to the bone, gnashing his teeth and hating to kill everything about Nico. Including, his children. Hes your son too! Nico rolled over in rage and grabbed at Micas neck, strangling her hard, Mica, how can you let go of me, you hate me and why are you taking it out on our son! Mica raised her head, fearless and unafraid, her gaze straightened as she stared at him and let out a softugh, It hurts, doesnt it, but the pain you taste now is not a tenth of what I feel, and you had better strangle me or my vengeance will not cease. That poor distrustful mind, sick to the core. Killing feelings with feelings was the only way Mica could think of, the only way to get even.N?velDrama.Org (C) content. Mica! Anger, hatred theyre intertwined. Nicos eyes were scarlet and the strength in his hands tightened, the slender neck in his hands that would snap with a single merciless movement. But looking at his gaunt, bloodless face, Nicos heart ached. The heart, it really hurt. He slowly loosened his five fingers, stretched the corners of his lips into a smirk and murmured, You win, Mica, you win. She lostpletely and utterly. Nico turned his back on her and left the room. Mica reminded him in a cold voice from behind his back, See you next Monday at ten oclock in the morning in front of the Civil Affairs Office. Nicos footsteps, without pause or response, went straight out the door. Mica was sitting on the hospital bed, eyes downcast, looking at the wedding ring on her ring finger, smiling softly and shedding tears. His destiny, as if it were the beginning, stopped in the middle of summer when she met him at the Matamoros familypound when she was eighteen years old. Perhaps she shouldnt have provoked him in the first ce. At eighteen, she met him and made a deal with him that seemed like a good deal and she even made a lot of money. Since then, she has gone astray and be confused about life. She confidently thought that she, Mica, could easily get Nicos heart whenever she wanted. Seven years, on the run, always together and apart, she thought that was the norm in life and that he would always be there if she turned around. Knowing, knowing, loving her thinking that the two deep love, marriage would be the sessful end of the rtionship. She rests her eyes for him, guffawing vividly on stage, and off stage, she is the one in his eyes that pours tenderly. He thought they would be together for the rest of their lives. But, at twenty-five, she marries Nico, bes pregnant and miscarries for this man, and her youth is turned upside down. Entangled for seven years, she spent her best years, all of them, with Nico. They are both sick, irretrievably sick. She can no longer go on. The Holy City was right when it said Nico was a man with a heart of gold, a man who loved you with a heart of gold, and a man who could destroy the world he gave you in an instant if he didnt love you. He is the prodigal son and he will not look back. If she had a second chance, Mica would not want to meet him, even if her life was a little less colorful, but this love, in the end, was too painful. Chapter 1143: Birds of a Feather and Fish (1) Half a monthter, The Matamoros family celebrated Cams funeral. Cams urn was ced in the foyer of The Matamoros family to the sound of mourning and weeping. Kemena knelt down and burned paper for Cam as she shouted with hatred, Mom, I will avenge you, it was that bitch Mica who cursed you and caused you to be struck by lightning, I will pay you back. They tell me that, despite all this, Nico was still determined to marry Mica. She would not let them tie the knot. In this life, what he cant have, Mica cant have. Mica, in a bright red dress, red lips and heavy makeup, stood out in the foyer where The Matamoros family was dressed in onyx and ck crows. Everyone cast a quizzical look at the unexpected visitor. Mica ignored him, her gaze went straight to the urn above the foyer. There, Cams ashes are contained. Kemena looked back and saw Mica and asked hatefully, What are you doing here! You are not wee here. Mica smiled slightly, though she was smiling softly, she was full of coldness, I dont need you to wee me, I came here today just to do one thing. Kemena frowned, feeling bad, What are you doing? Mica, Im warning you, today is my mothers funeral, youd better stay out of trouble!. Mica approached the hearse as if no one was there, looked at the picture of Cam in the center of the hearse and said with a smile, I never thought my prophecy woulde true, that you would really get struck by lightning and killed. I guess God couldnt bear to see all the evil you had done, but after all I was one step behind God, and you were killed by God before I could take care of you. Although the quarrel has gone on for years, I still want to give you onest ride and give you, too, onest gift. Mica suddenly reached over and grabbed the urn on the hearse with both hands. Kemena eximed, Mica! What the hell are you doing? Beltran, not daring to move, persuaded her bitterly, Mica, calm down! Shes passed away, even if you hate her the most, shes gone, what else can you let out?. Mica looked at Beltran with a vivid and shocking smile, she said, In my life, I cant let go of many things, things that have be my heart attack, I just cant let go, when the injustice is done, but I just want to do it, like now! Mica lifted the urn violently and threw it to the ground, hard! The emerald jade urn, in an instant, was in tatters. The ashes of the coffiny scattered all over the ce. There was a mor and sighs from the crowd. Mica, in her high heels, her face dull and unscathed, ttened herself on the ashes littering the floor and took a step toward Kemena. Like an unforced warrior returning from a bloodbath. Trampling over Cami as if she were dirt, so that even after her death, she would not be buried in peace. Mica approached Kemena, looked at her, who was trembling with hatred, and blurted out, Do you know now how much I hate you and your mother? I hate you a hundred times more than when I gave you the blood transfusion to save your lives. You, the Matamoros family, I will not escape, and I will torture you slowly, slowly to death. Tal Mica terrifies Kemena. Kemena screamed: Mica, youre crazy! Youre crazy! Mica watched her with undaunted eyes, the soles of her high heels, treading on a lump of ash, crushing hard, as if she had trampled Cams bones and blood to death on the soles of her feet, sinister to the core. But on her face, she always appeared indifferent as usual, as if devoid of the usual emotions. Beltran covered his chest in rage, after Cams death he seemed to have aged a dozen years all at once, his head looked white, he sighed and said, Mica, you what sense does this make! What was the point? When Cami deliberately provoked and provoked her mother when she was sick, which directly led to Yanqings depression and the rapid spread of cancer cells, why bother? There are too many things he cant and wont look away from, he just wants revenge! Kemena ordered, Mica, you make a scene at my mothers wake and think you can get away with it? Somebody stop her. Some of The Matamoros family security guards were about to go up to arrest Mica, but inside the house several bodyguards in suits and boots burst in, directly blocking The Matamoros family security guards, who were well trained and not ordinary security guards. Campoverde entered from outside the house, approached Mica and respectfully said, Maam, Mr. Nico has asked me to invite you home. Is he going home? Where else could he have a home. Mica asked in a cold voice: And if I dont cooperate?. Campoverde pursed his lips, he didnt want to but he had to, Im sorry maam, please dont make it difficult for me. Ill tie her up today. Mica knew Nico couldnt escape this mess, so instead of hiding, she had to face him. Divorce always works out. What was the point of her missing her appointment and dragging out the divorce? Mica said, Ille back to you and I wont give you a hard time. Campoverde nods slightly, Thank you maam for your consideration. Mica is nked by several bodyguards and heads for the door of La familia Matamoros. Kemena shouted, Stop that madman for me! The family went after them, but the men sent by Nico were so cold and terrifying, with guns at their belts, that they scared those from The Matamoros family from stepping forward. From a distance, Kemena watched as Mica was escorted by the bodyguards to a limited edition ck Bentley, the Amengual familys very stylish one. Kemena clenched her fists, the hatred in her heart, heaped to the point of exploding. Now she not only wants revenge on the home, she wants Mica dead. Inside the ck Bentley, silence reigns. Campoverde could not help but say, Madam, in fact, these days, so many things have happened, you feel bad, also Mr. Nico, Mr. Nico has not gone to work for a long time, he stays all day in the small penthouse where Madam lived before,st week, Mr. Nico missed an appointment, I do not say, I think Madam also understands that Mr. Nico just he does not want to divorce you, Madam. Micas expression was subdued as she looked out the window at the scenery slipping by and said calmly, Its not up to him alone to decide whether we divorce or not. My mind is made up, Mr. Campoverde, you dont need to convince me, what reason is there to go on when two people find themselves hating each other? Madam Campoverde hesitated, but finally fell silent. Two looks of mutual hatred. This time, between Mr. Nico and Miss Mica, Im afraid its really over. The ck Bentley pulls up to Vi Moon Lake Road and stops. Mica threw away the high heels that had stepped on Cams ashes before entering, because they were dirty. Barefoot, she went into the attic. At the end of March, it was still dark very early. At this moment, the window sags to set the dusk. There are no lights on in the small attic, and the moonlight from outside shines into the half-lit, half-dark interior. Nico was sitting by the couch, when he saw Micaing back, he got up and took a long stride to her, took her in his arms and hugged her tightly, Why did you juste back, do you know how long I waited, where did you go, did you eat? What he said gave Mica the illusion that there had never been such painful hatred and unhappiness between them. But he had sent someone to fetch her from La familia Matamoros, so how could he not know where she had gone? Smart people ying dumb turns out to be a lot like the real thing. For a moment, Mica was in a trance, thinking that what had happened not long ago was just a nightmare. Mica stared at him and said casually, Nico, lets get a divorce, you promised me. Nico paused briefly but ignored her, looked down and saw Micas bare feet and frowned, displeased, Why arent you wearing shoes, what if you catch a cold?. He bends down, takes Mica in his arms, carries her to the sofa, kneels before her, picks up thedys cotton slipper and helps her put it on carefully. Like treating a treasure. Mica just looked at him for a moment, impassive: Nico, I said lets get a divorce. In the half-light, Nicos face hangs slightly, ashen for a moment, but when he lifts it, its as if nothing had happened. He picked up the wedding nning booklet and said with a smile, Ive chosen the wedding venue, didnt you say you wanted to have it on Grape Ind? Well have a beach wedding, what do you think?. Nico held out the notebook and Mica coldly and angrily mmed the heavy notebook to the ground as she grabbed Nico by the neck and screamed hysterically, Divorce, I want a divorce Nico!. Nico was speechless and watched her silently and weakly. After a long moment, he looked into her angry eyes and said in an unusually calm and deep voice, Mica, I can give you everything but divorce. But I cant give you a divorce. Even if I locked you in this little garret for the rest of your life, I would be willing to do it. Micas lips hitched slightly, Its easy to keep me from getting a divorce Unless, of course, you die. Unless, of course, I die. Mica said this with a firm, cruel look. Nico pinned her against the couch, kissed her, kissed her, but Micas eyes, which were only staring at the ceiling, were unmoved. Nico bent defeatedly to the warmth of her neck and said softly and decisively, In that case, youll stay still. Until, that is, she doesnt mention the word divorce. Until, that is, shees to. But, unbeknownst to Nico, Mica is now a good fish heading south, never to ask for a return. Nico slowly got up and sat on the edge of the couch, reaching up and wiping his face vigorously. Micay on the couch without responding at any point. Nico stood up, his back to her, and there was a moment of silence, with no one hugging him or calling out to him, Nico. Nico walked away and went to the door of the attic bedroom. Click. Close the door behind you. Once again, Mica is confined to this small attic. The dimly lit, unlit house was like the end of a poor walk to the end of the world. Nico stood in front of the attic door, staring at the old mahogany staircase at eye level, and never refused toe down. He just wanted to stand outside the door and wait for a while, for what exactly, he didnt know. That night, Nico stood, smoking one cigarette after another, his face deep in concentration. He used to be a smoker because of Mica, then Mica forced him to quit because she was worried about his health, and now he was a smoker again. He has never felt so powerless to stop smoking, let alone stop her. Thepanys core business is offering a wide range of products and services to the public.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. He wants her world to always have him in it. Even if she hates, loathes and resents him. Chapter 1144: Birds and Fishes (2) The wedding was originally scheduled forte March, when the grass is long and spring is in full bloom. Nicos intention to marry Mica has not changed, and he has decided on all the big and small matters and details of the wedding. The only thing missing is a wedding dress. The wedding dress, at first, he burned in a fire. Today the remains of that wedding dress are still in the small attic where Mica lived. Nico decided to take another flight to France. And before saying goodbye, Pastoraes to the door again to see Mica. Nico didnt get in the way and let Pastora go to see Mica because he wanted to put Mica in a good mood. The warm spring sunshine spreads across the small attic, illuminating it with light. Mica is already calm and picks up a fruit knife to peel Pastoras apple. Pastora took the fruit knife from her hand, took it between her hands and asked, Mica, are you still going to have a wedding with Nico? Mica shook her head and said, He and I will, sooner orter, get divorced. I cant hate him enough right now, so how can I Mica smiled mockingly. Pastora looked defensively toward the attic door; no one was looking, Pastora approached and asked in a low voice, Mica, do you want to leave? A dark gleam in Micas eyes, Think. Dario and I have devised a way to steal the day and help you leave Nico for good. The night before Nicos flight to France, he returns to the small loft. The night is low and the small loft is lit by warmmps. Mica was sitting by the couch reading a book when Nico arrived. She was trapped in this small building and Nico, fearing that she would be bored out of her mind, had the maid bring lots of things to pass the time, such as misceneous books. When Mica went to college, she spent a lot of time filming and staying on set, reading scripts, but she had no time or energy to read a book. When Nico opened the door and walked in, he saw this poignant scene C His wife, with a book in her hand, is sitting in a corner of the sofa where the warm light falls, watching silently, with the tranquility of years in the corner of her eyes. For a moment, Nico felt that the past didnt matter, that it was worth all the walking around just for this scene right now. No matter how miserable he had been before, when he came back, they would have a wedding, and he could look at her like this now, sitting in the corner of the couch quietly reading a book, for the rest of his life. At this thought, Nicos gaze softened a little, and his eyes filled with unconscious affection and fondness. Staring silently without speaking, for who knows how long, Mica turned her head to look at him. Only then did Nicoe over and close the little door to the garret, saying as if nothing had happened, Im going on a business trip to France tomorrow morning, and Ill be back the next night, so Ivee to tell you. And wait for my return. Mica kept silent and said nothing, but she didnt point it out either, probably because she had been cooped up for so long, tired, fatigued andpromised. Nico was always greedy and wanted a little more response from her, even if it was just a little. He hugged her tightly, pulled her into his arms, gave her amanding kiss on the forehead and sighed, Mica, its so hard to just say yes to me, huh?. Mica looked up, with a clear, cold gaze at him, and opened her mouth to say one word, Good. She waited for him toe back. Nico looked at her with a bit of awe, a sh of emotion in his deep eyes, the days of mutual respect like ice, finally a bit of ice release, even if she said yes with relief, Nico was satisfied. There would be long days and long years ahead, and their rtionship would, little by little, soften, right? Maybe it was because he had been sad for so long that a small stone thrown into arge, calmke caused only a small ripple, and that was enough to make Nico jump. When people are sad for a long time, a small, insignificant happiness will be magnified infinitely. Nico grabbed Micas neck and leaned in to kiss her. Although Mica didnt refuse, Nico didnt dare to kiss too much, his lips were about to leave hers when he was already forced to take a step closer by Mica. Mica kissed him. Nico stiffened, more from shock than surprise. The feeling of joy was enough to finish her off, and Nico couldnt think of anything else. Nico thought this was the beginning of the end of the ice. But he does not know that he is now, a bird of prey returning to the north, and Mica, a good fish going south, at the bottom of the deep sea, without asking for a return date. Since then, the birds of prey and the fish have been separated.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Early morning sunlight scattered in the small garret, illuminating it warmly. When Nico awoke, Mica was still peacefully asleep in his arms. The diamond ring on her ring finger, reflecting the slight sun, looked as good as it could on her finger. Nico took her hand and dropped a kiss on each of the diamond ring and finger. Before saying goodbye, he kissed her forehead again. When he returned, there would be nothing between them but each other, no Darius, no Kemena, none of all that mess. Whatever she wanted to do, he would fulfill. Mica, wait until hees back. Mica closed her eyes and didnt open them, just sank back under the sheets and pretended to sleep. But under the sheets, the eyes finally moistened. CNico, goodbye and never again. The night Nico was to return. Mica lit the burnt and expensive wedding dress in the small attic, using a lighter that Pastora had prepared for her beforehand. The wedding dress burned, along with the cloth curtains, and the fire grew as if it would engulf the entire small attic. Darius sends someone to avoid the servants and the vis surveince, forces the lock on the small attic door and ushers in a woman of Micas height and build. With no fire protection system in the small attic and mainly wooden building materials, the fire spread quickly and engulfed the building. Mica, get out of here! If we dont get out we wont get out! Mica looked back at the woman in the fire and said to Dario, Wait a moment. Mica reaches back, takes the diamond ring off her ring finger and ces it on the corpses ring finger. Dario quickly pulled Mica out of the attic, which was burning to the ground. Mica returned to look at the fire, which was half red. Mica, who was Nicos legitimate wife, died tonight,pletely dead, in this idental fire. CNico, we will not see each other again. Inside the great vi, the servants had long since fallen asleep in the dead of night, and only after the fire had spilled over and burned red-hot were the servants awakened by themotion. A cry for help prated the ear, Oh, no! The attic is on fire! Come and put out the fire! Put out the fire! That night, Nico, who had returned from a dusty trip, rushed into the backyard of the vi, drenched in sweat. The attic, already half engulfed in mes, remained untouched. Firefighters were putting out the ze and maids were dousing the fire with water guns. But the fire was too big to put out. Nico grabbed his head and shouted, Mica!. He rushed straight into the fire. The maid eximed, Mr. Nico! Its too dangerous! Hurry back. But Nicos figure was already in the midst of the mes and the firemen were immediately sent after him to rescue him. Nico desperately searched for Mica in the sea of fire, kept calling and searching. The fire, brushing against his skin. But he no longer knew what pain was. Some timeter, Nico emerged from the fire, which had been reduced to ashes, carrying a charred female body in his arms. Her face, with its streaks of blood and ck traces of ash, and her gaze, silent as death. Nico climbed out of the fire, clutching the body, and dropped to his knees on the grass. The fire, illuminated by the tears in his eyes. He gasped heavily, his chest heaving violently, his dead, unsure gaze slowly staring at the left ring finger of the womans hand. The diamond ring, still secure on her hand. Nico could not believe his eyes. Even more reluctant to believe. Nico choked back a sob with scarlet eyes, Didnt you promise to wait for me toe back? Didnt you say yes? Mica, tell me, why are you punishing me like this? How to punish him, to hate him, it was all right, but why, of all things, this way of breaking? Was he telling her that death and life would never meet again? He asked frantically, as if he had gone mad: Mica! Do you hear me? That good word you said to me before I left, tell me now what it is! You tell me! But the body in his arms, breathless and disfigured, Nico was mad with torture and pain, born of an exterminating hatred. Ah-! He fell to his knees and screamed hysterically, using all his strength. But Mica, no longer listening to his remorse, his hatred. She was biased, being so ruthless. Mica is a hundred times more ruthless than him when ites to killing people. Nico doesnt believe it, he doesnt believe its Mica. He ordered the forensic pathologist to perform ab test, who told him that the DNA, which matched Micas in life, was identical and the same. The forensic pathologist showed him the report. Nico sat ashen-faced, and the next moment, taking the report, tore it up with his bare hands. Nicos eyes were red and his teeth clenched as he said, Did you conspire with Mica to trick me? Did you hide Mica? Give me Mica or Ill raze this ce to the ground. The coroner and the cop broke out in a cold sweat, but this was Nico, a powerful and respected figure in The Holy City, and Nico had always been a man who was hard to mess with in The Holy City, The Amengual family, a retired top brass. Nico punched the coroner in the face, who continued to rant the phrase: Give me back Mica. Finally, another coroner injected a sedative into the out-of-control Nico, who passed out. Waking up again, Nico is at Vi Moon Lake Road. Savanna is here. Savanna approached Nico and spoke to him carefully, Brother, I know you were sad about what happened to Miss Mica and I was sad and cried all night, but its a fact that Miss Mica is gone and we . . lets just ept it, okay? Nico ignored him and suddenly asked Savanna in a rambunctious manner, What are you doing here, dont you have school today? Savanna froze and said in disbelief, Bro, have you forgotten? Me, Ive already graduated from college. Nico said in a cold voice as if he had lost his soul, Go work when you graduate, what are you doing here, Im not paying you to live off your money so you can be an old man. Get out. Savanna looked at Nicos back and tears fell from her eyes, Bro, youre sick, yo, I, I brought the doctor, lets go take a look. Chapter 1145: Birds and Fish (3) Nico was so upset that the doctor Savanna called gave him a sedative and Nico fell asleep. Savanna apanied the doctor and asked, Doctor, whats wrong with my brother, hes not suffering from intermittent memory loss due to overstimtion, is he? Its also scary that he doesnt even remember if hes in school or has graduated. The doctor said, Miss. Savanna is too worried, Mr. Nico doesnt have intermittent amnesia, its just that . Mr. Nico is overstimted at the moment and has chosen to close himself off from the outside environment in a situation where his ego is psychologically traumatized. In other words, Mr. Nico may be in a depressed mood right now and will not pay much attention to people and things in the outside world, thus causing a trance, but he will recover in time. Savanna understood and nodded, Miss Mica just died and it is normal for my brother to be so affected, even I feel depressed, let alone my brother. Miss. Savanna, send him here, and if Mr. Nico has any further movement, call me. Also, send someone to spend more time with Mr. Nico these days, preferably a family member, so he doesnt be persistently depressed and easily fall into a deadly cycle of self-imposed depression. Okay, Im not going anywhere for a while, Ill stay with my brother. When Savanna heard the words autism and depression, she felt strange and scared. Once upon a time, how could someone so loose and uninhibited be associated with words as somber as self-absorbed and depressed? Nico had slept for three or four hours and was still awake. Savannay beside him and dozed off on the edge of the bed as well. Outside the vi, a deafening noise could be heard. Savanna woke with a frown and looked out the window. Outside the door, stood Pastora, and a strange man. Savanna looked back at Nico, who was sleeping peacefully in bed, and cautiously left the bedroom and ran out into the courtyard. Senorita. Pastora, what brings you here? Pastora shouted, Savanna, even if Nico is your brother, today I must get justice for Mica! Nico had Mica killed, he must give an exnation to us, Micas good friends! Savanna said with difficulty, But Miss Pastora, my brother is sick now and the doctor has sedated him so he can sleep, so if you want justice, let it be in a few days, my brother is more affected than anyone else by Miss Micas ident. Savanna, this is not something you should interfere in, lest we get into a conflict. after what happened with Mica, Nico has to give us an exnation now! That said, Dario and Pastora were about to burst into the vis courtyard. Savanna was about to stop, but a tired, haggard, gravelly male voice had already sounded in the courtyard, the voice had no emotion, it was cold and indifferent, Let them in. Savanna turned her head to look, Brother, are you awake? Nico slept drowsily for more than four hours on tranquilizers, exhausted, as if sadness and pain were far away, but as if something was draining his whole spirit and soul, without crying, withoutughing, without feeling joy or sorrow, like a hollow puppet. Dario grabbed Nico by the cor of his shirt and punched him in the face, Darios eyes red and fierce: Nico! How could you do that to her? Even if she was at fault in the marriage, you could have divorced her if you didnt like her! But why did you imprison her and intimidate her by any means? Dario punched Nico, who stood there, scowling slightly, letting Dario hit him, his body unresisting, unhappy and calm, as if he had escaped the great whirlwind of grief over the loss of Mica, but also as if it was never going to get better. Dario grabbed Nicos neck and forced him against the wall, looking at Nico wide-eyed, gritting his teeth, Nico, are you satisfied now, youve brought Mica to the brink of death, one step at a time! Bang! Another vicious blow. Savanna stepped up and said, Enough! My brother is already suffering, what more do you want? But Miss Mica is dead, whats the point of hitting him like that? Instead, you should be thinking about how to take care of Miss Micas business. Nicos gaze, a little lethargic, slowly returned as he stubbornly muttered, Mica is not dead, I forbid anyone to arrange her afterlife, shes not dead, shes not dead . Pastora looked angrily at Nico and shouted, Nico, Mica is dead! Why do you have to act as if you loved Mica now, when she was alive? You raped her in marriage, locked her in that cold little garret and subjected her to cold violence! She cried and told me that you didnt mean it, that you were so disappointed in her. She loved you so much, but you, what did you give her in return? You drove her to death. Nico shook his head uprehendingly, Thats not true, Mica is not dead, she said she would wait for me toe home, that she would marry me, how could she be dead, how could she be dead? It was you who drove Mica to death! used Pastora, word for word. Nico looked up as a myriad of angry faces and voices appeared around him. Either recognizable voices, or unfamiliar ones. But they were using him at the same time, from beginning to end, with a single word -. It was you! The one who drove Mica to her death! Those angry, unbearable voices echoed in his ears like nightmares, reminding him again and again that he, Nico, was guilty of so many things and that his hands were stained with the blood of the people he loved. Now he lives as a yoke, as atonement for his sins.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Pastora saw Nico turn around and enter the house at a weary pace, his face lost in thought, like a shell of a soul that had been drained from him. But Pastora kept shouting, Nico, Micas other life, it has to be done! And it has to be done in style! Otherwise, well settle ounts with you! Nico, however, turned a deaf ear. After Pastora and Dario left Luna Bay, Pastora asked worriedly, After all the fuss weve made today, weve threatened Nico that he has to give Mica an afterlife, wont Nico really do it? Dario mused, Im not sure, but I hope Nico wont make a fuss at Micas funeral, as we hope. However Dario paused and frowned, If Nico really loved Mica as much as you say, he wouldnt have arranged a funeral, or even kept the news of Micas death a secret. If he had arranged Micas funeral with great fanfare and relied on a funeral to pretend that he was deeply in love with histe wife, then he really didnt love Mica and didnt deserve Micas love. I hope Nico can keep the news of Micas death a secret, Dario, I did think very little of you when you left without saying goodbye, but now you have done Mica a great favor, and now, with your help, Mica has managed to avoid all Nicos flights and attention in the UK, thanks to you. Dario, thank you very much. Dario nodded slightly and said, It is what I must do. Dario smiled and sighed, They say things are unpredictable. At first I thought that when Mica married Nico, we would never see each other again in this life. But I never thought that fate would be kind to me and push her to my side once again. If I dont cherish her this time, I will be ashamed of the gift God gave me. Chapter 1146: Finally becoming a butterfly (1) These days, Nico has had workmen restore the small building at the back of the vi back to its original state. Although the small building still shows signs of having burned down, it is no longer a problem to live in, and the furniture inside, which is identical to the original, is as good as when Mica lived in it. At night, Nico couldnt sleep; it had been a while since too many tranquilizers had created a durability that was beginning to do nothing for his sleep, even if it was a long-acting tranquilizer. All night long, I couldnt sleep, like a dead husk of a walking corpse. Nico came into the attic alone. He sat by the old bier in the attic and looked up at the bright moonlight. The Holy City April day and slightly cooler night. Not far away, in the vige area, some people seem to be celebrating a happy asion and setting off a myriad of fireworks. Those fireworks, bright and fleeting, shine brightly. Through the noise of the fireworks, Nico can see Mica sitting in this small attic, alone, watching the fireworks fill the dark room with light for countless moments. How wonderful it would have been if all those lights falling in her eyes had been fireworks lit by her own hands. But, after all, he had missed his appointment. Nico sat by the window pane, touched the diamond ring and looked at it for a long time, puzzled. The diamond ring, which he had painstakingly auctioned off and which had been designed by the best jewelry designer in the world, had been ready for a long time and he was just waiting for the right moment to propose to her. But its funny, shes not waiting for him to propose, shes already asking him to marry her. Nico thought at that moment that the girl he had his eye on was so different, what kind of girl does he propose. But he didnt tell her, at that moment, how happy he was and how excited he was. Such an expensive and unique diamond ring is not particrly morous when it looks like that today, as if its the only way to look good and shy when worn on the hand. In the middle of the night, Savanna woke up, worried that something had happened to Nico in the trance, and went to check on him, only to find Nicos bedroom door open and that he was no longer in the bedroom. Savanna found the small attic and, as soon as she climbed the wooden staircase, she nted herself in front of the door and saw Nico sitting in front of the coffin in the window, staring at it with a frustrated look on his face. Savanna stood there for a long time, not daring to disturb him, knowing he was thinking about Miss Mica. But Nico couldnt sleep all night, but it wasnt an option. When people are gone, there is nothing left, but those who are alive, continue to live well. Savanna couldnt bear to interrupt but had to speak, Brother, Miss Mica has been gone for many days, in fact. we should bury her ashes, choose a piece of feng shuind, the funeral ceremony should be done in a low profile, but it should take ce, what do you think what do you think? Nico looked at the diamond ring on her finger and was silent for a long moment before asking, Howe you all think shes dead and I dont feel it? Savanna froze slightly. Nico twisted his head to look at her standing in the doorway, with supplication and doubt hidden in his gaze as he asked, Savanna, do you think Mica is dead too? Savannas fingers poked at the door, tangled, pursing her little lips and daring to speak. Afraid to say the wrong thing. After much thought, Savanna said, Brother, Miss Micas ashes cannot be left unburied, it is not good. Nico seemed to have finally had enough and didnt bother to argue with them, saying, Do what you want. Savanna swallowed saliva. But who was it that blocked the news of Micas death in the first ce? It was as if Nico was lying to everyone, pale and impotent, telling them all that Mica wasnt dead, that she wasnt dead. Savanna wasnt sure about the burial and asked, Brother, is that something you must inform Miss Micas grandmother? Malia, who is still unaware of her granddaughters passing. Malia is too old to bear the emotions. Nico said, No need, this is something I know very well. The others, they dont have to pay for this. Savanna froze, and it dawned on her that Nico was not crazy, sober to the core, but trying to be, trying to fool himself that Miss Mica was not dead. Savanna was relieved that Nico was in a clear state of mind and left.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. In the small attic, Nico was alone again. Nico looked up at the urn and Micas picture on the high table not far away and gave a tired fake smile, Mica, I still dont want to admit that youre really gone, but everyone reminds me that youre really gone. In fact, I didnt need to be reminded, I knew you were gone. I was the one who pulled you out of the fire that night, so how could I not know, I cant afford to lie to myself, or am I not even qualified to lie to myself about the fact that you are no longer dead? On the other side of the window, fireworks continue to bloom in the sky, emitting a screeching sound, which is obviously a carnival, but the sound of the fireworks makes Nico feel more and more alone. Micas ashes, buried on a windy and beautiful day. Nico chose a feng shui ce with a high degree of privacy, located on a hill and surrounded by water, with Micas only grave. Nico nted an acacia tree near her headstone, fearing that she would be alone. He said to me with a smile, I wanted to transnt that big acacia in the yard, but if ites to keep youpany, who wille to keep mepany, you make concessions, who told me I was used to being selfish, wait untilter, when Im tired of living, Ille to keep youpany. I dont know how much longer I can hold on, I was born a human being and I find it so hical tomit suicide to be one. But if I miss you too much, Ille looking for you. It was said in a lighthearted way, as if death were a simple event, not unique, not significant. A picture of Micas life had been ced on that tombstone. Nico leaned over and dropped an affectionate kiss on the drawing on that tombstone, smiling, but his eyes were red at the corners as he looked at his tombstone and said, They say ghosts return to their nests on the seventh day of the first month, why didnt youe to scare me too? All his life he had been a staunch materialist, but she didnt know that she was the only one who expected him to have an afterlife. But she, presumably, was reluctant. But with someone as overbearing as Nico, the issue of whether there is an afterlife or not is up to him. On that tombstone, engraved in striking cursive handwriting -. Nicos loving wife. That Christmas Eve, Nico set off lots and lots of fireworks under the small attic. The fireworks, in rows and rows, shot off into the sky, making a screeching, ear-pleasing sound and blooming in the dark, churning sky. Nico alone, dressed in ck, standing at the back of the attic, looking up at the sky of lit fireworks, said quietly, Mica, I have lit fireworks for you,e and meet me in my dreams tonight if you like. After Mica left, Nico missed her very much, but strangely, Mica never entered his dreams. Like a painful punishment and torture. For the better part of a year, Nico has also spent much more time losing sleep than sleeping. Even the business of dreaming is a luxury, not to mention the beauty of being able to dream about Mica. Chapter 1147: Finally becoming a butterfly (2) Early spring of the following year. This is the first white Valentines Day since Mica left. Nico sits alone in a crowded Pizza Hut, surrounded by the bustle of lovers. The waiter approaches with the menu and politely asks, Sir, is that one person or two people? One person. The waiter was a little embarrassed, this gentleman was so handsome and exceptional looking, but he did not expect to be alone for Valentines Day, So, would you like to order an individual set menu? But today we have an event to order the couples prix fixe menu, and it includes a lot of appetizers, so its a good deal, so its not bad for one person. Nico smiled slightly and said, Then order the couples menu. Nico ordered a bunch of prawns with herbed anchovies, plus a couples menu that crowded the table and a lot of loneliness. There were little couples around looking at the man sideways, maybe because Nico was handsome, or maybe because Nico was single and still asked for a table. This prawn with anchovies, Mica loves it. Nico picked up a prawn and popped it in his mouth, chewing it bite by bite, but it tasted like chewing wax. It was clear he couldnt taste her, but one bite at a time, he missed her again. Nico stuffed the prawns into his mouth desperately, the thoughts were like vines, growing tentacles, crawling all over his heart, wrapping around him and almost suffocating him. He picked up a ss of Coke and took a strong gulp, with a spicy, icy taste. When he looked up, he saw Mica sitting across from him, smiling slightly as usual, ncing at the table and saying softly, Youve ordered a lot, can you finish it? Then she pinched a pineapple tail prawn and ate it. Nico looked across the room, his eyes scarlet. Dude, whats wrong with you? Beside him, a girl carrying a basket of roses to sell approached him and asked with concern. Nico turned his head to hide his eyes, then looked back and said in a light voice, Not much, the sand got in my eyes. The little girl looked at him with big eyes full of doubt, not quite believing, where did the sande from in this mall? The girl asked, Uncle, do you want to buy a rose for your girlfriend?. Girlfriend. Nico looked at his basket full of roses and his eyes fell, Uncle. Uncle lost his girlfriend. Then buy my roses and get your girlfriend back. Girls love roses. Nico, for no reason, spoke to a girl, even tried to take somefort and hope from the girl, Really? Really. Uncle, dont be sad, uncle you are so handsome, your girlfriend must not want to leave you. Nico bought her a whole basket of roses, but there was, well, no one to give them to. As Nico left Pizza Hut, he settled his bill and the checkout clerk said, Sir, today you will receive a set of couples mugs for spending over 500. Nico took the set of love mugs and hooked his lips. The couples mug, but he probably wont have the chance to use it again in his life. After Mica left, he never had a partner again. At the mall, she stopped by KFC. Two cones, second half out. He apanied Mica on her birthday, and the second order was half off, which was really cheap. In mid-March, in the early spring of La Ciudad Santa, with itste winter chill, Nico bought two cones, but when they all melted, Mica didnt help him eat them. Nico thought: So it wasnt a matter of habit that she stayed by his side. You see, hes really gone and wonte back to pick it up even when the cone melts. Nico was standing in the crowded mall,pletely red-eyed. The cream from that cone melted in his hand as Nico stood in the crowd, in a directionless trance.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. During those seven years, they were apart from each other, but he and Mica supported each other even when they fought and argued. If she is still alive, there is room for everything to be reversed. Between them, even the word love seemed too light. They should have grown old together, but instead, she used the most ruthless way topletely remove herself from his world. It was as if she was an earthly illusion, who loved him for a short time, but he, nevertheless, had to spend his life trying to abstain from her. Nico went again to Micas grave. It is called the Garden of Joy. Nico ced the basket of roses and the set of love cups on her grave and snorted faintly, The girl who sold the flowers said that if you bought the roses from her, you could have them back, but I couldnt. After Mica left, Nico woulde to the Garden of Joy from time to time to be with Mica, sitting on Micas grave and talking a lot. Like to Mica, and like to herself. She had almost nothing to say to the next person. Nico again said soberly, Next time, there is no telling when I wille to see you, Ms. Mica, I have lived with the loss of you for so long and so much that I decided to find something meaningful to me that would also provide a brief respite from missing you. As she parted, Nicos body bent back, his long, slender hand caressing the headstone, his gaze loving and tender, Mrs. Mica, dont miss me too much. The tenderness in his eyes was so impressive that it was like a whale falling into the sea, a star sinking into a puddle, cicadas chirping on the summer solstice, the tenderness of the world, as if everything lived in the moment of his gaze when he looked at her. But she, after all, could not see it. When Mica was gone, Nico always relied on tranquilizers and sleeping pills to fall asleep. Gradually, after Mica was gone for a long time, Nico lost his mood and could hardly sleep, although his sleep was bad. He was back to his old self again, only sorry, sorry that the good night that had tightened his chest, was gone. But thest thing Nico does every night before going to sleep is to send a message to Micas old WhatsApp number. Mica, good night. Just one such phrase, sent every night. Like once, when Mica went to Hollywood to develop her career, the same Nico, good night, sent to her every night. That illusory peace was thest dose offort Nico gave himself. Mica seems to be alive and well, the vi, her things are still there, Nico can talk to her from time to time, and other than not being able to hug or kiss her, life doesnt seem to have changed drastically. During this year, Nico has been in hiding, a man who has traveled between international organizations and done amazing things, but in every case, he has licked blood at gunpoint and, on a few asions, crossed paths with death. But death did not want to take him in, always wanting him to live and shrink. He has traveled to many, many countries and ces. ciers seen in the north, northern lights chased in the south, wandering sutras in the west, Brahma sutras turned in the east. It was as if the wind had traveled 8. 000 miles and seen the whole world, but still, I could not leave her. She is the one who sees the ciers in the north, the one who chases the northern lights in the south, the one who travels the scriptures in the west, and the one who converts the Brahma Sutras in the east. Later, he found that the more he quit, the more addicted he became, so he quit, and was fine with being attached to one person for the rest of his life. He led a life of freedom and boldness, and to find it he became a bird of prey wandering from ce to ce. Chapter 1148: Everyone is born to rejoice (1) In her first year in the UK, Mica, with Darios help, enrolled at Oxford University, where she studied ssics and Modern Languages, double majoring in Economics and Management. With a rxed university life, Mica also studied directing and editing at the University of the Arts London. Thinking about other things for no reason. After arriving in Ennd, she met Darios adoptive father, Esequiel. Esequiel, an old man who lived alone, had a gifted daughter, but God was jealous of her, and Esequiels youngest daughter, Jimena, who died ten years ago, is about the same age as Mica. When Dario wanted to save Mica, it was also thanks to Sr. Esequiel. As a young man, Sr. Esequiel was a powerful Scandinavian business tycoon retired in the United Kingdom. Dario had shown Sr. Esequiel a picture of Mica, telling her it was a regret he could never hope to have in his life. Sr. Esequiel smiled and said, Since she is your beloved, it is only natural that you help her, so take her ande and see me. With the help of Sr. Esequiels forces, Mica traveled to Ennd on Sr. Esequiels private flight. Sr. Esequiel loved children, loved Mica, and saw in Mica the intelligence of his own daughter once. This pleasure led to the adoption of Mica as an adopted daughter. When Mica first arrived in Ennd with no identity, Mr. Esequiel, through powerful contacts, allowed Mica to stay in Ennd under the name of his daughter Jimena.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Since then, Mica has be Jimena. In his life, Mr. Esequiel has had many hobbies. He has studied painting and calligraphy, and inscriptions on oracle bones. Mica was busy with acting, and when she went to Ennd, she went into hiding, living in seclusion, reading and writing with Mr. Esequiel and passing on many of her tasting hobbies. Mr. Esequiel was sketching with a brush on Xuan paper, pushing his sses toward Mica: Why didnt that boye with you? If I remember correctly, isnt it the weekend?. He means Dario. Mica, studying her ink, didnt think much of it and joked, Dario is busy and doesnt always have time to visit you on weekends, but Im here with Sr. Esequiel, why does Sr. Esequiel keep thinking about him? Sr. Esequiel smiled and pointed at Mica with the tip of her wolf hairbrush. When he came to Ennd, he approached me to be his shareholder early in his career and gave him a starting capital of 30 million. But that youthful exuberance was a bit like mine when I was young. Mica looked down and smiled slightly, Theres nothing wrong with being noble, its the same nobility and talent that I once liked about him. Sr. Esequiel looked at her seriously, You mean you dont like his innocence now?. Mica shook her head and said softly, I like his nobility now too, but it is a friends appreciation. It is difficult to be noble in life, and no one I have ever known has been so noble as Dario, who is a gentleman, and is very agreeable. No sooner had Micas words left her mouth than a clear male voice came from outside the study, Ahem, whos sending me a nice guy card? Sister Esequiel looked toward the door along with Mica. Dario entered with a basket of fresh oranges and said, They just arrived from Spain and are in season, so I brought them for you to taste. Mr. Esequiel took his sses off the bridge of his nose, I thought you werenting,st week you brought a lot of baguettes, you filled my fridge, how am I going to eat that hard stuff? You have a lot on your mind. Im not afraid Sister Esequiel is hungry to read and write. Mica looked at the time, it was almost lunch time, Mr. Esequiel, Im going to prepare lunch. Mica is busy with her studies and I dont know when she will be back. Dario, its time for you to read, write and paint. Dario scoffed, Mr. Esequiel now resents me for not reading and writing, when at first he resented me for being a poor schoolboy. Why, child, I saw that you were haughty, and I was deliberately trying to get at your spirits! Mica went to the kitchen to prepare lunch. With a nod, Mr. Esequiel called Dario to help him as well. In the open English rustic kitchen, Mica was washing dishes and Dario was ready to y, but he hadnt been in the kitchen for years and had no way to get started. Mica teased him, The master is far from the kitchen, Mr. Dario better go out and wait for the food. Dario felt embarrassed by what he said, standing in the kitchen like a silent gentleman he watched her cooking, the smile on his handsome face was fading, sighing with slight regret, Sometimes I would have liked to be more impulsive, being sensible and sober is not always good, for example, in matters like rtionships, being too sensible and restrained always makes less sense. You may not believe me, but sometimes I even envied him for loving you and hurting you so recklessly, but I couldnt, and I was always afraid of losing, so I just didnt give in at first. That he, as he refers to Nico. After arriving in Ennd, Mica avoided talking about Nico, as if it were taboo, or as if she had forgotten all about the man. Micaughed: After all, Mr. Dario is a gentleman, thats what a gentleman should be, quiet and restrained. If he were not a gentleman, I would not like him. Dario did not deprive himself of saying: What is the point of liking, you can like as many people as you like Pastora, as you like Sister Esequiel, as you like everything in the world. But love, then, she only gave it to that man. Mica says: Affection is the best way to stop, not to hurt others and to live peacefully together for the rest of your life, and to keep that distance between people so as not to hurt yourself or others. If you have too much affection, it always hurts you and hurts you. Darius turned around and leaned quietly against the tall white marble kitchen table, thoughtful and finding it quiteforting, That makes sense, like now, we can still get in touch from time to time, thanks to a bit of fondness. If I wasnt really calm and content, you would have been hiding from me a a hundred thousand miles ago. A sumptuous English lunch. Dario brought fresh navel oranges in season and Mica cut up a big te of them. Mr. Esequiel ate them with relish and said he hadnt eaten such sweet navel oranges in a long time. Red wine a bit boozy. Sr. Esequiel righteously instructed Dario to bring Mica home safely. In thete afternoon, Sr. Esequiel wrote a fewrge words on rice paper with a broad brush stroke and went to take a nap. Dario took Micas handkerchief from the hanger and handed it to her, Come on, said Sr. Esequiel, take it home. Mica said, Mr. Dario, do me a favor, get me a car and put it in your name, and I will transfer the money. Darioughed off his forehead, Forget it, Im not even sure about a small car, its an early birthday present for you. Its okay, Im out of work now, Ive been depending on the savings I earned from my previous films, Mr. Dario has a lot of money, so Ill treat it as a scattered charity, I wont be polite to you. Dario said, half seriously, half jokingly, No need to be polite to me. Even if I dont give alms, Mr. Esequiel will pay out of his pocket so that his only please visit cant afford to drive a car. He had thought that if he married another woman, there would be no room to repay that youthful debt, but now he had a chance to make up for it, so why not? Chapter 1149: Everyone is born to be glad (2) The weather in Ennd is always cloudy and rainy. At lunchtime, Darius apanied Sr. Esequiel and Mica, who had also had a bit to drink and could not drive at that time, so the two of them went on a double-decker bus with their umbres. The red double-decker buses, especiallymon on the streets of Ennd, are a chic touch of English gentility between them and the rain curtain. There are not many double-decker passengers on the double-decker bus. Dario and Mica sit by the window, watching the misty rain. Dario smiled and said, In the future, in front of Sister Esequiel, give me some face and stop sending me nice guy cards all the time. Used to being a nice guy and a gentleman all my life, sometimes I get rebellious and want to be a willing, dashing scoundrel who knows no restraint. Everyone wants to be a gentleman, but you, instead of being a noble gentleman, want to be a scoundrel. Dario looked at her with a dark gleam in his eyes, Unfortunately, you dont like knights again, youre attracted to scoundrel gangsters, so I wanted to be a scoundrel gangster too, but after all Im not him, I cant do it. Mica merely smiled slightly, without any other emotion, and did not take up the subject again, limiting herself to saying, I am truly grateful to you. In the beginning, if it werent for you and Pastora, I would still be in deep water and engulfed in hatred. At that time, if I had been imprisoned any longer, I would have killed myself or him. I am determined, and once I have hated someone, it is hard to go back to them, and I dont know how many more detours I would have had to take if I had stayed there. Fortunately you and Pastora thought of a way to help me out, you are really my saviors, if you hadnt saved me, Im afraid I would have hated my face by now and lost myself. I cant watch you suffer so much, even if you think I meddled or made up a debt, as long as you live, its worth it. Mica let out a lowugh and said, Im d to have you guys. By the way, Im not in touch with Pastora, so if youre free, say hi to Pastora for me. Good, but I hear shes really tired of being a paparazzotely, always squatting exclusivelyte at night. I remember since high school, Pastora was always afraid of me being alone and always asked me to apany her home for dinner on New Years Eve, and her mother was also very kind to me, always passing me lots of food. I always wondered how my real father could be so cold-blooded when even my best friends mother was so good to me. It is he who is not lucky enough to have such a wonderful daughter like you. Mica said, I too am very happy to have met Sr. Esequiel, and when I apany Sr. Esequiel to draw and write, I always feel that I am really Sr. Esequiels daughter, Jimena, and that Sr. Esequiel is really a loving father. Sr. Esequiel really likes her, its fate, sometimes blood rtives dont count for anything, its the interpersonal fate of people. Sitting on the double-decker bus, the two men chatted quietly and sweetly, like old friends they hadnt seen in a long time. The bus pulled up next to a bus stop in the countryside. Dario and Mica got out of the car and walked down the long ramp to the small townhouse, umbres in hand. This is the small town in the Cotswolds, in the countryside west of Oxford, Ennd. Peace and quiet. The narrow, shallow River Windrush flows quietly around the town. Mica spent a long time living alone in the English countryside, and it was there that she recovered and healed. After walking down the long, wet ramp to the house, Mica said, Leave it here, Ive been busytely with school and some work stuff, the house is messy and untidy, so I wont invite you as a guest. Ill invite you over for dinner next time if Im free. Dario knew it was a pretext but he didnt break it, being a gentleman, he would respect her choice as such. Mica. Dario called out to her. Mica turned to look at him. Dario stood by the small white door and said, Even if Nico doesnt love you, you are still beautiful, there are still many people in the world who appreciate and love you, and I do too. I will always support you unconditionally, no matter what situation you are in, you still have family, not only Pastora, but also Sister Esequiel, and so do I. Micas eyes were slightly moist as she pursed her lips and smiled, How lucky I am to have met family and friends who have been so kind to me no matter the conditions. If my family of origin was cold and uncaring, then God must have seen how hard I had it and gave me the gift of giving myself to all of you now to save me from the fire. Darius, it seems there is nothing more I can give back to you than to say thank you. Then take a break, dont try to like anyone for a while, and love yourself first. Mica smiled slightly and said, Right. In the year since she left Nico, Mica has been studying a heavy academic load, reading three majors and managing to move from front to back work. Mica is held in high regard by her mentor in the directing department at the University of the Arts London, and with Micas former poprity, theres no way this mentor wouldnt know her, but theres nothing wrong with people who have a destiny keeping their mouths shut as if theyre meeting for the first time, like old friends. With the help of her mentor, Mica directed the first feature film of her life, a literary one. Mr. Esequiel was very supportive and, appreciating Micas drive more and more, became the capitalist of Micas first film. As Mica also studied ssics and modernnguages at Oxford University, the twoplemented each other in directing, and their first film has the intellectual heights and emotions expected of a literary film. Late in the year, the film was released without a major hit, but the small-budget British literary film received unanimous industry acim. The film was nominated for several awards, but the only one missing from the award ceremony was the unknown director. The director of this film, whether male or female, is unknown to the public, and even the industry does not see this director out of the house.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. On Christmas Eve, Mica called Sr. Esequiel and Dario to celebrate and the house was decorated with balloons and colorful ribbons, as if to wee the New Year. Sr. Esequiel rejoiced, drank a lot and congratted Mica on the good reception and sess of her first novel. Dario did not wish her a prosperous career, but simply: Have fun every day. And then, taking the wine from that ss, he drained it in one gulp. As a young man, he knew better than anyone how hard Mica had it. Today, he just hopes this girl can live a happier, easier life every day. After the New Years Eve dinner, Sr. Esequiels driver took Sr. Esequiel home and in the cozy house only Mica and Dario remained. The two men sat on a thickmb nket and drank a ss of wine. The fire in the firece, burning warmly. Dario, apparently curious, stands up with a ss of wine and asks, seemingly without meaning to, Have you ever loved me? Micas cheeks were a little drunk, a little less content than usual, she hummed andughed, her eyes dazzled as she looked into her ss of red wine and smiled, When you first left me, I thought I loved you, untilter I realized I was young and too hungry for love, and I only liked the promise of a home you gave me better. That promise made me mistakenly think it was a lifelong feeling, but I stopped loving you when you just left and did nothing to hurt me, and then I thought maybe I wasnt really in love with you, I just liked you as a person and appreciated your talent and your gentlemanly innocence, and it was good to be friends with you because you were gentlemanly enough and a friend. So, in your mind, I was, from start to finish, an extremely close friend of the opposite sex. What about Nico, do you still love him after all the things hes done to hurt you? Chapter 1150: South of the Border (1). Dario asks her if she still loves Nico. But today, Mica cannot distinguish what is love and what is hate. She picks up the ss of red wine and drains it, drawing an irrelevant smile on her lips, Can I not answer that question? Love or not, Im not sure, but I hate him, and you may not know that a big part of the reason I live so well now is perhaps because I hate him, and the best way to hate him is to take root and flourish where he cant find me. Dario looked at her with sympathetic eyes, not knowing what to say tofort her. Mica smiled bitterly and said, Dont look at me like that, I hate to be pitied. But what a pity, I try to live so well that he cant see it. Then punish him, for the rest of his life, for not being able to find me. Micaughed freely, and as she did so, tears welled up from the corners of her slightly drunken eyes. Dario took the ss from her hand and frowned, Stop drinking, youve had too much to drink today. Tonight Mica was a bit unrestrained, frowning as she grabbed her bottle and stumbled to the carpet, saying, No, I want a drink. She is so freakishly whimsical that Dario cant help but be heartbroken and not bother to stop her. Mica takes a big gulp of red wine, lifts the bottle with a drunken grin and says, This is the day to get drunk!. Mica spins in ce, dizzy, trips over the carpet under her feet and falls. Caught by Dario. Dario looked down at the girl in his arms, gently pressed her forehead with hisrge hand and said softly, Mica, you are very drunk. Mica jerked his hand away from her forehead and her eyes clouded and misted over as she watched him through the warm crystal chandelier, fading into a vision. The silhouette of the man in front of her was changing in appearance. Nico. Mica smiled and swallowed her throat with a mumbled sigh, Really, the world is so big that, without a deliberate arrangement, you really wont meet again, will you? Do you want to see him again? asked Dario. Mica shook her head, Just think of me as dead, Im good, hes good, theyre all good. If I live to see you again, Im afraid, Ill really be consumed with hate and do something Ill regret, dead is dead, alive is alive, as long as I live, Ill tell those pasts. how can I not tell, so many wounds cant be forgotten after all cant be forgotten. Now like this, hating or loving, it doesnt matter Darius sighed and bent down, picking up Mica in his arms and carrying her across the room towards the bedroom. She was too drunk to sober up for a while. Dario carried her to the bed and turned to pour her a ss of lemonade to soothe her, when Mica, lying on the bed, grabbed his hand firmly. Nico. At the corners of her eyes were tears. Dario looked back at her, doubled over and sat back down beside her, asking, Who is Nico? Dario doesnt know Nicos name, the unknown name known only to Nicos wife. Mica curved her lips, Dont you know yourself anymore? Oh I know Nico, you just want me to admit it, to admit that I love you for this. Darius was stunned for a moment, but finally reached up and stroked her head sympathetically. He chuckled lightly, as if to her or to himself, I still like the Mica who was filled with pride and told me that stopping in time is the highest level of self-discipline in adult rtionships. now, howe I cant do that again? Darius, in general, understood why he had lost, far from being able to withstand the intensity of Micas feelings to destruction. Tonight, Mica became his sister, his family. Seeing her drunk, he was a gentleman and did not touch a finger on her. It had been a regret he loved but could not love, and now it was before him, but in the end he was wise enough to stop there. Mica was right, the best emotion between them was point-nk affection. He still liked her, only she was no longer his beloved. As pitiful as it was regrettable, it was better than this mutual torture of tears and violent, destructive hatred. Darius pulled up her nkets and tucked her in gently, Sleep well, it will still be daylight. Darius left the bedroom. The moment he closed the door, even he couldnt help butugh at himself. He is still destined to be just a gentleman. Being the gangly bastard Nico was, he could never be. I dont know if he was lucky or unlucky. The year after leaving Nico, Mica traveled alone to the countries around Ennd, stopping to pick up and film scenes for her new movie. The camera has taken many beautiful and elevated pictures. Having seen the great nature, it seems that even the mood improves, and having seen the eyes of the world, they be forgiving. He has tanned a little with excursions and shooting abroad. On the way back to the airport, wearing a baseball cap and mask, carrying arge ck school bag and wearing casual clothes, she bumped into children running around. Micas camera fell to the ground. The child panicked and the childs mother rushed to apologize all the while, Im sorry, Im sorry, apologize to your aunt quickly. Im so sorry, did you break the camera?. Its okay, Ill see. At that moment, Nico, who was moving to the same airport, hears a familiar voice and stops dead in his tracks as he looks back. Mica bends down to pick up the camera. Looking back for a moment, the crowd swarmed and Nico didnt see the memory of her back after all. He looked back and lost his smile for a moment, feeling a bit incredulous. How could he still be having those visions after Mica had been gone for so long? Even if the voice he had just heard was real, it was just that, a voice that bore a slight resemnce to his own, and the world is a big ce, but it was just a coincidence. Nico headed towards the left side of the airport, which was heading towards Southeast Asia. Mica holds her camera to the right, which is toward Europe and America. South of the border. Amid the tide of people, countless heads popped and figures bobbed, and soon, they were drowning in a sea of people. Nico put an end to his long-distance roaming. He did a lot of rocky stuff, fighting drug dealers, delivering weapons guns, and fighting terrorist attacks. Hes still alive and well. Back in The Holy City, all winding and dusty, Savannaughed at the sight of him and said he was dark-skinned. Nicos skin was originally pale and cold, but now, with his tan, it doesnt detract from his attractiveness, and his air is still instantly recognizable in a crowd. But even so, Mica was still lost in the crowd. Savanna said, Brother, during your absence, Ive been cleaning out the attic like you told me to C big red envelope! Nico had just arrived home and hadnt even had time to rest before heading to the small loft in Luna Bays backyard. Savanna followed, Brother, why are you walking so fast, youre not tired even though you just got back from a bumpy ride. Nico added, I have some things for your sister-inw, Ill put them first. Savanna walked behind, her nose suddenly ached, her brother was so in love with Miss Mica. After all this time, my brother still misses Miss Mica all the time. Nico brought many gifts. His photographs of Northern Lights in Antarctica, Arctic snow, rainforest coffee beans, exotic shells on ocean beaches, exotic treasures, a world Savanna has never seen. Savanna looked at them and froze for a long time. Once Nico put them in ce, sheunched, Im going back inside to shower ande back to The Amengual Family with meter to see Grandpa. Nico stepped out of the small attic room, patted the diamond ring in his pocket and looked at it unconsciously. Savanna rushed out at that moment with mock relief and rushed at him, Brother~ Brother! When are you going to give me the big red envelope, did I do a good job with what you asked for? With such haste on Savannas part, the diamond ring Nico was clenching in his fingertips slipped and rolled down the wooden stairs with a thud. Below, a meadow and a tropical forest. The ring was quickly swamped by grass and rainbows and rolled to who knows where. Savanna stood open-mouthed, wide-eyed and a little backward, knowing it was Miss Micas diamond ring. She was, just now, careless. Brother, I I didnt mean to, Im going to help you find it now! Nico stood at the top of thedder, grabbed Savanna by the shoulders and said in a haze, Forget it, its probably fate, I cant even hold on to it, theres no point in me holding on to a dead thing. Throw it away.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. She said she didnt care as much as he did. But Savanna saw the momentary dejection and grayness in her brothers eyes. As if there was nothing more to wait for. Chapter 1151: South of the Border (2) In the fall and winter of her second year in the UK, Mica was bored at home during winter break from college and packed her bags again, but this time for the Middle East. Because at the end of the year, Micas tutors theme was war and art. Mica went to Iraq, to Syria. During her travels in Syria, she brought back a wandering Kurdish boy. Esequiel is stunned when Mica stands in front of him with the ck Kurdish orphan. Esequiel took off his sses and asked in surprise, The boy is Mica patted the boy on the back, Hud, call Grandpa. During these days, Mica spent a lot of time with the Kurdish boy and taught him a lot of Spanish and simple English. Hud smiled, showing his white teeth, smiled at Esequiel and called out to him in broken and not very correct Spanish, H, abuelo.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Esequiel leads Mica and the child inside the house. Where are the childs mother and father? Mica exins, Huds parents died in the war and the Kurds were left without a country and in foster care, I met Hud on a trip when he fainted from hunger and took him to the hospital. Esequiel feltpassion for the child, but said sensibly, But there are many people in this world who have lost their countries and their families in the war, you cant bring a child every time you go to pick up, how can you have the energy for that? There are more than 30 million disced Kurds, and I dont have the means or the capacity to take care of them all. Just like Mr. Esequiel took me in as his daughter two years ago, I was in the same situation as Hud, with no faith and no family, and you gave me a chance to survive. Mr. Esequiel, I want to adopt this child and I had to go through a lot of trouble to bring him to the UK to get a visa, I want Hud to stay in the UK and I want him to be educated. Esequiel frowned slightly and reflected, He has no nationality, which is difficult. I have applied to the ZF to adopt Hud and it would be much better if Hud adopted British citizenship. Esequiel looked at Mica, slowly smiled and said with relief, Okay, this child must be meant for you, Ill send someone to say helloter, it shouldnt be difficult. Problem Esequiel, Mica was embarrassed, Mr. Esequiel, thank you really, it seems like Im always begging Mr. Esequiel to do things. Esequielughed, I have no sons or daughters, you and Darius, you and I are destined for each other, dont be ungrateful and send me a watch when I die, then Ill consider that you were loved for nothing! Micas eyes were slightly moist, The paternal love I never received from my real father, I received from Sr. Esequiel, and Dario was right, blood sometimes is nothing, its fate and destiny. Sr. Esequiel stood up and walked toward the study with his hands behind his back, his voice kind and benevolent, Come study my ink, youre not here these days and that boy doesnt visit, so I have to sharpen my ink to write alone, my old wrists are sore. Micaughed and hurried over to her, Im going to study your ink here. Since then, Mica has had another family member in the form of her adopted son, Hud. The following Christmas Eve, Savanna, fearing that Nico would be lonely, apanied Grandpa Amengual to New Years Eve dinner and then dragged Nico outside to y. The evening movie on the first day of the Lunar New Year was all about New Years Eve and the queue was quite crowded at the entrance to the cinema. The movie hadnt even started yet and with more than half an hour to go, Savanna dragged Nico to the milk tea store in the mall to buy some. Nico was so disinterested that he said he was going to the bathroom and smoked for half an hour. It was Savanna who kept calling him, which didnt leave him alone and he reluctantly apanied Savanna to watch a greeting movie. Savanna sat next to him, eating popcorn and watching with a big grin like a fool. Nico frowned slightly, was she amused? I vaguely remember thest time I went into a movie theater to watch a movie with someone like that, two years ago. It didnt seem so long and awkward when I saw the movie with Mica. Halfway through, Nico said he had to go to the bathroom and slipped out again. When the movie was over, Savanna called Nico, who told her he was waiting for her in the parking lot and told her toe straight down. As she got into the car, Savanna growled and spat, You said you would watch a movie with someone, but you leave before you warm up, are you such a brother? You dragged me to such a boring movie by yourself and I resent you for not joining you next time. Savanna grimaced at him. On Christmas Eve day in the city, the roads were a bit congested and there were a lot of cars, most of them going to New Years Eve dinner and a movie. Not far away, on a big screen in the mall, a movie trailer was ying, a British literary film to be released in the country. Nico scanned the movie, as he had little interest in this type of literary romance film. It was Savanna, who tugged enthusiastically on Nicos sleeve, looked at the big screen not far away and said, Brother,e see this with me on Valentines Day! This movie is getting terrific reviews overseas, and its opening in China this Valentines Day!. Nico frowned: Im not your boyfriend, what do you want me to watch the Valentines Day movie, hurry up to find a boyfriend, if you dont find a boyfriend, you will be an old girl soon. Savanna was embarrassed, she was still a flower girl, how she had be an old girl! Savanna said indignantly, Even if you wont apany me, Ill find someone else to watch it with me!. ck Bugatti, driven through arge screen. On the way, Savanna chattered like a little chatterbox, Bro, I just looked up the director of that British film and its unbelievable, its like this director came out of nowhere, theres no information, just this debut feature. Nico threw in, What do you care about someones director info when youre watching a movie?. Who made me a screenwriter-director major? The head of the department gave us the task to watch twenty films for the New Year and meet the directors of the films, hey, its hard for a smart woman to cook without rice, one day without watching the works, I feel my head is empty. Nico scoffed at her, I didnt see you, a straw millennial, had a hard days work. Whos a cker? Im a good, hard-working young man. That said, Savanna began to look again for the director and muttered, An Englishman with a Spanish stage name and a director Brother, do you think this Yaw is a man or a woman, I guess he is not a transgender person, if not, why cant you look up what gender he is? ? Nico thought his sister was being too loud, If you dont shut up, Im going to throw you out of the car. Savanna bit her little mouth, Bully! The northwest side of the European continent at the time. Sr. Esequiel, Dario, Mica and Hud sat happily in the house watching the Chinese New Year party and waiting for New Years Eve. Late in the evening, it was past midnight and Mr. Esequiel was in an excellent mood, the festivities were not over yet, and he dragged Hud to show him the international Go. An old man and a young woman, sitting at the table ying Go. Dario and Mica had nothing to do, but it wasnt bedtime either. Dario pointed his head outside and said, If youre not sleepy, lets go for a walk, theres a fireworks show outside tonight. Mica pulled on theforter and picked up a thick scarf and wrapped it around her neck. Yes, its been a long time since weve seen a fireworks disy. The nights on the streets of Ennd are deep, cold and damp, with a thick white fog at night. But the sky was still bursting with fireworks in a multitude of colors, lighting up the hazy night sky. Mica looked up at the fleeting fireworks and said with a smile, Thest time I saw fireworks was two years ago, but I still didnt wait for the one I most wanted to see. Now I dont seem to be so obsessed with watching fireworks anymore. Ive heard that whether fireworks are good or not depends entirely on who you watch them with. Youre definitely not interested in watching them with me. Mica couldnt help butugh, Ive never seen someone so demeaning, how could it not be a good firework to watch with you. You watch fireworks with me the same way you watch them with Mr. Esequiel and Hud, so you have no obsession with these fires. Darius had always led an understanding and sober life, but sometimes it was too sober and made much less sense. Mica merely smiled slightly, neither agreeing with him nor contradicting him. Mica looked up at the sky and said, It seems that the moon is rarely seen in Ennd. London is a foggy city and it is rare to see the moon. The moon in The Holy City, it must be very bright, especially on the night of the reunion. Dario twisted his head to look at her, Do you miss?. Mica exhaled a white breath and sighed, I miss my grandmother, I dont know how her health is now, Im quite paraded, this is gone, another two whole years, grandmother even my life and death are unknown. I also dare only to ask Pastora, to help me care, I dare not reveal even half a word, I am always afraid that it will leak . Mica, what is your New Years resolution? Mica curved her lips and said, Meet my grandmother for once. Dario also smiled slightly and opened his mouth slightly, A trip back to The Holy City, then. Mica froze and looked at him doubtfully and uprehendingly. Darius, however, stared at her and said, Go back to The Holy City and see your grandmother; even if you hide, there is an end to this; as long as you exist in this world, you will have survived, and you wont be able to hide it from everyone for the rest of your life. Mica gently shook her head and refused, Wait a little longer, I havent figured out how to get back yet. It is true that avoidance is not a positive response, but avoidance is sometimes the best way to avoid all harm. Later that evening, Mica tackled the missing WhatsApp and, surprisingly, was able to upload. On WhatsApp, almost a thousand WhatsApp messages came in, all from one person. He said: Mica, good night. Mica just nced at him and hurriedly left, not even having the courage to look at him more than once. Her fingers were trembling as she left WhatsApp. Heartburn bes a disease. The Holy City goes into the night, Nico takes a shower, grabs his other phone and checks Micas WhatsApp. Two years ago, after Mica left, this WhatsApp number has been used by Nico. However, the cell phone number linked to it has not changed. With a towel in one hand to wipe his head, Nico sat on the edge of the bed and opened his phone with the other to look, only to discover that this WhatsApp ount was connected on another device, which had been disconnected. Nico was stunned. He remembered that he had not logged into this WhatsApp number on his tablet, only on this phone. If there was no risk of theft, who had logged into the ount? Nicos eyes were deep, as if he had a premonition of what was about to happen, and he jumped to his feet, striding into the study with the phone in his hand. His heart, vivid, violent, expectant and at the same time panicked, was pounding. The password to this ount, which has not changed, is known only to him, and, Mica. Chapter 1152: The golden book in the clouds (1) In the study, Nico sits quietly in front of hisputer, puzzled. Theputer page shows that the WhatsApp ount, in the small town of Cotswold, west of Oxford, Ennd, was connected to a mobile device at 1. 10 am. Ennd. The town of Cotswold. How could this be a coincidence? Nicos heart was pounding so hard it felt like it was going to burst out of his chest. Before looking up the IP address, he had envisioned a million possibilities, but he dreaded the thought of this one. Because thats the luxury. At that moment, his heart felt as if it had been thrown into the clouds all of a sudden, fierce and jumpy, but fearful of disappointment. The feeling of panic was a hundred times stronger than the moment I came downstairs. C she might still be alive. This thought, as it shed through his mind, Nico could not wait a moment longer. He dialed Campoverde at once: Book me a ticket to Oxford, Ennd, as soon as possible. Campoverde heard a slight tremor, a roughness in Nicos voice, very unsettling and out of ce. Mr. Nico had not been so unconcerned for a long time. Mr. Nico is going to Ennd on business? But most of his groups UK operations are concentrated in London, not Oxford. Nicos eyes deepened as he looked at theputer screen and said, Mica may still be alive, in Oxford. Campoverde was also surprised for a moment. Unbelievable. But Mr. Nico must have found something, because he said so. Nico said, There is something very suspicious about this, immediately you check the forensic pathologist and the DNA test report at the time, it could have been tampered with. Yes, Mr. Nico. Cotswold town at the time. Micas eyelids continued to dance after she left WhatsApp. With all the WhatsApp messages Nico had sent her, it was highly likely that he had been using her WhatsApp ount, and the fact that he had just logged in had already given away his whereabouts and would surely have been traced back to his IP address. Mica called Dario: Nico he may have received the news that Im still alive. It was me who didnt hold back and logged into my old WhatsApp ount on my phone. Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Dario asks, Do you want me to find you or not? Mica pursed her lips and said, Its a curse, but Im not ready to meet him now. dario, do me a favor. Nico traveled day and night to Oxfordshire. The Cotswold town listed in the IP address, west of Oxford and south of Stratford, is where Nico arrived and hailed a cab to go straight to the suburban town. It was just after six oclock in the morning when we arrived in the town. From the IP address, the exact location and door number was found, which is not difficult for a mercenary like Nico, who travels between international organizations. Arriving at the vige in the dark, Nico climbed the long slope, walked the roads that Mica had probably traveled countless times, and saw the mountains and rivers that Mica had encountered countless times. Nico stood at the door of the English-style house and raised his hand, but did not dare to knock for a long time. How had she been these past two years, if she was still alive? The door, with a click, opens. Nico looks up. Darius was standing in the doorway in homely attire, looking as if he had just woken up. Four eyes on each other. There was a sh of dismay and great disappointment in Nicos eyes, then he quickly calmed down and asked, What do you look like? Darius leaned against the door, hugging his arms and raising an eyebrow, If it wasnt me, who do you think it was? I did identally connect to Micas WhatsApp, but I didnt think you would find me like this. But as you can see, Mica is gone, and you will never see her again in your life. nico, you have a debt that has no ce to be repaid. Nico pushed Dario out of the way and burst into the building in a big way. There were no feminine elements inside the small townhouse, and everywhere it was clear that the longtime resident was a young man with good taste. Dario turned and followed him unhurriedly, Nico, the truth is I didnt expect to see you in two years, you still look like an unscrupulous gangster, barging in, youre not polite. Nicos keen eyes carefully and diligently searched the small house for traces. If you want to sue me for trespassing, go ahead, its not my firstwsuit. The implication is that he doesnt care about things likewsuits. For a moment, Dario didnt know whether to be angry or amused with him, Its the first time someone epts awsuit with a face of circumstance, Nico, you really are a gangster and a scoundrel!. The house furnishings, mboyant and meticulously detailed, are both treacherous and bizarre. The more impable it is, the more suspicious it makes Nico. But inside the house, indeed, there was no woman in sight, least of all Mica. Dario said, I know why you flew all the way to Ennd, you thought Mica was alive, the WhatsApp number was registered by her and you wanted to find her. Without waiting for Nico to answer, Dario said sarcastically, Even if Mica is still alive and you find her, what face are you Nico going to put on to meet her, what will you do to atone for your sins?. Nicos fists, little by little, clenched. But he, after all, calmed down and said, Im here to find someone, and since Mica is not here, I wont bother. Nico left the little house. He was among the roads of the rural town, his heart leaping with joy. -Mica is still alive. That room smelled of the scent she had lived in, her usual fragrance, which he had smelled a thousand times at night and had long since memorized the scent. It was a woody cedar with a light orange scent, where freshness and warmth go hand in hand, and most unusual, on closer inspection, was a hint of the coldness of a clear spring of melting snow and ice. If it hadnt been so coincidental that Dario also wore that fragrance, Mica would have been gone three or four hours ago, depending on the level of retention of that fragrance. Because the smell of the house had vaguely faded. Nicos palm, full of moisture, was the fear and aftermath of a fierce heartbeat, the fear of disappointment, the fear that it was just a coincidence. The mans somber face, little by little, rxed the tense muscles, the eyebrows, slowly stretched, the stain of hostility and sadness between the eyebrows, was washed away by joy. It was as if Nico heard the sound of a heartbeat surging, that heart, dead and alive, splintered with a blinding light -. He found her. Thewn of Mr. Esequiels vi. Mica was sweating after ying badminton with Hud for over an hour. Just as she was about to enter the house, Darios car pulled into the yard. Micas eyes sunk slightly; he and Nico must have known each other. Dario got out of the car and walked over and said, Nico found your home address and visited your house, even though he left, I have a feeling he wont be hidden from you for long, theres a good chance he found you out, Mica, what exactly are your ns now? Mica said, Since you havee to me, there is no point in hiding, Darius, I am going back to my country soon, since the past is a murky ount, I will go back to my country and settle ounts with them, perhaps by cutting off the past and ending it myself, I can move onpletely happily. In her eyes there was a steely gleam. Darius could see that she had given it a lot of thought in thest few days, Now that youve made your decision, Im with you. I cant stop you froming back, but how youre going to do it and in what capacity, Im afraid, will require my and Sors help. Besides, when we were framed for what happened in the camp, it meant that you had a lot of grievances in The Holy City, and a lot of bad blood, which was tooplicated for us at the time. But this time,ing back, you have to be careful with all those rtionships. I know, Im going back this time to finish those things. dario, thank you really. Mica, this time, take care of yourself, you are no longer alone, you have me and Sr. Esequiel behind you, do what you want, if anything happens, Sr. Esequiel and I will take care of it. Chapter 1153: The golden book in the clouds (2) Sr. Esequiel ys with a newly acquired oracle bone inscription, a rare piece that was disyed in the British Museum, a treasure looted by the United Nations forces from the Yuanmingyuan in China. In a roundabout way, one of these oracle pieces, fell into the hands of Sister Esequiel. But Mr. Esequiel had led a life of cleanliness and purity, and as this was a precious object, he did not intend to take possession of it, even if he wanted it. Mica entered the room: Mr. Esequiel, there is something I want to tell you. Mr. Esequiel raised his hand to call Mica: Mica,e here and look at my new acquisition. Mica approached and saw the ancient oracle in Sr. Esequiels hand, covered with years, and said, There are many strange inscriptions on this piece of oracle. Sister Esequiel, holding the oracle bone in one hand and studying it carefully with a magnifying ss in the other, replied, Yes, it is a rare object. But it is something a gentleman would not dispute, so Mica, take this piece of oracle bone with you on your trip to the East and bring it back to China. Mica had always known that Sister Esequiel was high on rity and cleanliness, but she never expected to be able to do the same without coveting or loving such a rare and priceless treasure. Mica admires herself, Yes, I will take this oracle to China with no trouble. Mr. Esequiel ced the oracle in a small silver safe and handed it to Mica, taking off his sses. I heard from Dario that this time you have indeed decided to return to The Holy City Yes, Mr. Esequiel, I have no words to thank you for taking care of me for about two years now. In the field, there are my loved ones and some old and past ones that I have not yet cut off and have decided to face. Sr. Esequiel nodded approvingly and said, Its a good idea to go back to your country and put an end to the past that you cant forget. Well, Sr. Esequiel said so. Esequiel picked up the kraft paper bag from the desk and handed it to Mica, smiling warmly, This is a gift for your homing, Im sure youll need it. This is? This is a mediapany that I asked Darius to register in China, now you are the biggest shareholder of thispany, you are also the legal representative of thispany, moreover, you are the CEO of thispany, and me, I am your angel round investor, now, I give thispany to youpletely, I want you to help me run thispany until it goes public. Mica was stunned for a moment as she looked at Sister Esequiels determined gaze, Sister Esequiel, you are you really giving me thispany? My own daughter, Jimena, was once as brilliant as you, but God was jealous of her, and she became ill and died at an early age. I think this is what you understand by fate, that God has given me another disciple and a daughter in my old age. You have not let me down, Mica. Take it. Thispany has not been given to you for nothing, and if you dont do well, I will take it back. Mica let out augh with slightly reddened eyes and slowly smiled, Mr. Esequiel, I wont let you down. Mica took the kraft paper bag with papers. This return gift is very elegant and meaningful. Mica never thought that in her life she could receive something like a fathers love from someone who was not rted to her by blood. Sister Esequiel was her teacher, her righteous father and her family. Mica smiled with red-rimmed eyes and said, Its just that, once I go home, Im afraid theres not going to be anyone left to study Sister Esequiels ink. Sr. Esequiel looked over to the desk where Hud was standing curiously studying the ink, and Sr. Esequielughed aloud, Isnt he a sessor? Mica couldnt help butugh. But as she smiled, Mica stared at Sr. Esequiel again and said, Sr. Esequiel, when I have settled my affairs at home, I will bring my grandmother to Ennd, and when I do, I will study her ink every day. Mica, there is no need to worry about separation, people always say goodbye and part in this life. But those who are destined to meet, no matter how big the world may be, can always meet. Amengual Group.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Campoverde walked through the door at a brisk pace and reported, Mr. Nico, the wifes autopsy files were secretly destroyed, definitely because someone had secretly sent someone to tamper with them, so they didnt want us to find outter. And the other thing I asked you to look into? This Darius, who went to Oxford University for graduate school, soon began his internship in the venture capital industry in the City of London and received an angel investment round from a wealthy British Scandinavian entrepreneur who saw his talent and ability. The wealthy businessman, Esequiel, also has strong ties to the local royal family and had a daughter, Jimena, who died young. And Esequiels adoption coincided with the timing of his wifes ident at the time. Nicos deep eyes suddenly lit up, Keep looking into this Jimena person and let me know immediately if you have any information. Yes. Nico looked at the photo of Mica on the table, his eyes dark all the way down, and asked in a murmured voice, Jimena, is that really you? If God was pulling his leg this time, if Jimena wasnt Mica, Nico didnt even know if he could afford the disappointment. But even though there was maybe a 50/50 chance that he would taste heartbreaking despair and death, Nico didnt want to pass up the slightest chance of reuniting with Mica. Even if the fear of the meager oue was overwhelming. A weekter, Mica returned home with low-key Hud. Huds registration paperwork is still pending and Mica has brought Hud to the country this time, coincidentally for fun in the countryside, where Hud is new to everything. People walking along the road often made Hud look away. When Pastora came out to meet the ne, she half looked out the window of her little white Mercedes and enthusiastically greeted Mica and Hud on this side of the road, Mica! Over here! Mica is standing on this side of the road, wearing a ck fishermans hat and dressed extremely casually, smiling and raising her hand to greet Pastora. Pastora opened the car door and ran to her, rushing over and hugging Mica tightly. Mica, youre back atst! Ive missed you so much! How have you been in Ennd for thest two years? Was it cold in Ennd? Its always a tearful experience when old friends are reunited, let alone best friends in this life. Mica, her eyes shining with excitement at Pastora, merely curved her lips gently, reached out and took her hand firmly between hers and said, Yes, Im fine, lets get in the car and talk about it. Okay. It was only when Pastora picked up Micas suitcase that she noticed the dark-skinned boy, about ten years old, standing next to Mica, looking at her with wide, dark, curious eyes. Pastora asked in astonishment, This cant be Hud, can it, Dario said you adopted a Kurdish orphan, is this the boy? Yes. Hud, call the aunt. Hud greeted Pastora with a big white-toothed smile, Hello Auntie. Pastora said, What do you call an aunt, make me old, call me sister?. The three men burst outughing on the side of the road. The three men got into the car. At the red light, there was an electronic billboard on the side of the road with an Amengual Group ad on the screen. Mica looked up. On the screen was the face of the Amengual Groups campaign, Agueda. In the past two years, although Mica has taken a break from film, she still follows the entertainment and film industry for the movies she makes. Agueda, had been paying attention. It must be said that the Amengual Group has always had a good eye for talent, probably because it has seen so many flowers, and the people it has seen have always had a different character. Agueda is one of them, and in thest two years all the goodness of the Amengual Group has been heaped on her, maybe because Agueda is a good fighter, or maybe it is that the people in charge are very fond of her. Mica asked Pastora, Do you think Agueda is hard to dig? Pastora froze and looked at her with an incredulous look of surprise, Mica, you mean Agueda, the star of the Amengual Group? Are you sure? Are you sure? Mica nodded with an expressionless face, Yes, difficult?. Of course of course its difficult! ording to my gossip as a paparazzo, the resources of the entire Amengual Group film industry are now heaped on this woman, and the Amengual Group consortium is such a good tree to hold that Agueda would quit the Amengual Group to go with you Micaughed and said lightly, How do you know its not possible if you dont try, Agueda, this is my first target when I go back to China, take her, my little shitty mediapany, to quickly make a first name in the industry, and then to steal people, it will be much easier, so this first shot, must be shot. Pastora gave her a thumbs up, But dont forget, this Agueda, she is from Amengual Group, if you steal the best florist in Amengual Group, Nico will definitely pay attention to you, then when the timees . Mica said calmly, Its not a surprise, he already knows that Im still alive, so this time, when Ie back, I have no intention of hiding, let alone avoiding this person. When Ie back, I am the one who is going to end it all. Pastora, I havee back to divorce him, and to pay him back for all the pain I have lived through. M icas eyes sparkle, resplendent with the gleam of rebirth. Pastora made a fascinated face and stumbled, Youre really going up against the Amengual Group, which has so much influence in La Ciudad Santa, Im afraid youre going to be at a disadvantage. Pastora, I need your help. Me? Mica said, I want you to get me an appointment with Agueda, I want to meet her. Pastora snapped her fingers, Thats easy, I dont have much of anything, but since Im a paparazzo, Im the one with the most contacts and cell phone numbers. I dont think Agueda wont be impressed if the offer is good enough. Mica raised her head, her gaze determined, and looked again at Agueda on the sign, and there she was. This time, even though she was between a rock and a hard ce, she would turn around and win beautifully. Chapter 1154: Opening the walls (1) When Mica returned home, she didnt rush to see her grandmother, but started working in the Walking Media Ltd. business. After taking over Walking Media, there are many personnel issues that Mica has to solve and deal with. Pastora was very helpful and got an appointment with Agueda, Mica, this Agueda is now the head of the Amengual Group, so she has a very arrogant character, I had to work very hard to get a sister who is still close to her to convince her to meet with us, but she is only going to give you ten minutes in Els garage, I will keep an eye on you then and watch out for the paparazzi, make it quick. Mica smiled as she worked on her work schedule, put the phone to her ear and answered, Ok, thanks Pastora, Ill buy you a potboilerter. Why, actually say thank you to me, still not a good friend. By the way, when you go to see grandma, we go together. For the past two years, Mica has been away from Malia to fulfill her filial duty, and it is Pastora who helps her visit the elderly. Mica looked at her calendar and said, This weekend, I guess, you guys have been helping me with all the big things that happened two years ago, and Grandma doesnt even know that Nico and I have gotten to this point. Pastor, I havent known how to exin to Grandma why I disappeared thest two years. I dont want to tell her that Ive reached this point with Nico, Im afraid she wont be able to handle the emotion. Speaking of Nico Pastora hesitated for a moment and said, Mica, actually there is something I have never had the chance to tell you. In thest two years, I went to the country to see Grandma from time to time instead of you. In fact, once or twice, I ran into Nico I heard grandma say that Nico also visited her often. Also, I saw from Grandma that Nico had not told Grandma that you had fought with him, and Grandma always thought that you and he were still fine. Micas hand, which held the ck pen, paused slightly, and a darkness shone in her eyes, tugging at the corners of her lips and mockingly saying, Its just guilt, whats the point of doing that when weve reached this point. The moment he forced me to give Kemena a blood transfusion, the moment I had a miscarriage, I should have known that in this life, the only thing I can do for him is hate. Mica doesnt want to talk about Nico anymore and Pastora has the sense to keep her mouth shut. As Micas best friend, all Pastora can do is support her unconditionally in whatever decision she makes. Wearing a camel-colored beret, her long hair tied casually in a low bun and a long ck wool coat, Mica discreetly made her way from the elevator straight to the subway parking garage. The pace is extremely fast. Aguedas license te number is North A: ABC666, a very striking license te number. Mica walked over, knocked politely on the window, opened the door and climbed into the back seat. Agueda had been sitting in the back seat with apact, touching up her delicate makeup that wasnt even smudged, but when she turned her head to look beside her, she looked up and saw Micas stunningly beautiful face. The foundation briefcase in Aguedas hand came loose in surprise and she looked up at Mica with wide eyes, Howe its you? I thought it was the owner of Walking Media who wanted to see me. Mica smiled slightly and pulled a kraft paper bag out of the bucket bag she was carrying, Hello Miss Agueda, Im Jimena, the owner of Walking Media. Agueda parted her red lips and looked incredulously at Mica, How could you . you be you. Not that Agueda didnt know Mica. Mica was a huge sess before she stopped performing, and as a showbiz person, how could Agueda not know Mica? Mica is a legend among Scandinavian actresses. Many of the industrys newest stars and performers look up to Micas trajectory like a god, after all, no one could have taken a scant two years to establish themselves in Hollywood, a ce wherepetition is fierce. Only Mica has reached that level of excellence, and while Micas path to acting is deified, there is no excuse. However, Mica is hidden from all cameras and Nico seems to have disappeared for two years now, not without suspicion. Rumor has it that Mica is dead and that in the south of the city there is a cemetery called the Garden of Joy, where Mr. Nico buried his beloved wife. Not only the public andizens gossiped that Micas breakup with the movie industry was too bizarre, as she was left with a huge breach of contract by Universal Pictures at the peak of her poprity without a word of warning, and she turned around and married Nico to be a housewife. How many people in todays world would dare to take such a bold step? Those in the entertainment industry have also spected whether Mica has something to hide, and that is why she has taken such a hasty break from acting and retired. In the past two years, Micas disappearance has been confirmed by hearsay that many thought Mica had passed away unexpectedly, otherwise, how is it possible that there is no news? Only everyone is reticent, choosing to avoid talking about Micas life and death in the open for fear ofmitting a taboo. To Aguedas surprise and disbelief, Mica remained rtively calm, Mica opened the kraft paper bag, handed the contract document to Agueda and said, Miss Agueda, I know that you are now the lead actress of the Amengual Pictures Group, the Amengual Studios Group is far superior to my small mediapany, which is just starting out, both in resources and status. Agueda pursed her red lips, her eyes nted with ster condescension, So you stille to me, what do you mean, you know very well that I also did a lot of homework on Miss Agueda before I came to see her. If the inte entries are true information, Miss Agueda is twenty-seven years old and about to turn three. You! Agueda felt more or less ufortable at the mention of her age, Mica, I respect you as my eldest, since you are trying to dig me out, I advise you to think twice about what you say! Mica smiled and said, Miss Agueda you have misunderstood, what I mean is that the way the Amengual Films Group has made up Miss Agueda is still in flux. Its true that Miss Agueda is now in her prime, but do you want to be popr for a while, or do you want to make a smooth transition so that when youre a little older you can still be a fish in this world? Theres no shortage of young people. Not that Agueda wasnt concerned about this, but with all the immediate opportunities and possibilities that the Amengual Group held for her, and especially with the favorable treatment she received from Amengual Group executives, Agueda often forgot to think about this. In thest two years, Agueda has had two television series, but his film resources have been mediocre and he is nowhere near as well known as the older generation of movie stars. Her career, though it seemed glitzy and morous, stopped there and went into aplete bottleneck. Red, seems to have been red past, if not for the Group not to stop giving resources, so she won enough eyes in front of the audience, I am afraid that now, she has fallen out of favor, but the top of that love, is the most uncertain, maybe in a few days the Group came to a neer, the top feel that the neer has the potential to develop, resources, but also a new person can crush. It was always, but a passing favor from the top. But these heartfelt words, Agueda does not know them wrong, but if theye out of someone elses mouth, even if they are correct, Aguedas face does not allow her to buy them, You presume to dissect my career in a few words, but the Amengual Group has given me some resources that are unique, and although I have not yet finished my transformation, I could have gone to the Group to give me some film and television resources to make aplete transformation. Mica said, Beforeing here, I not only followed Miss Aguedas official profile, but I also asked my journalist friend to follow Miss Aguedas gossip. The gossip said that Miss Agueda bore a strong resemnce to the ex-wife of the Amengual Groups family, and that was why they gave her such generous resources. But how long, thought Miss Agueda, could these favorsst? It is nothing more than a way of transferring guilt from one person to another, and it is quite possible that one day he will realize it, and the guilt will lead to resentment, and he will turn against Miss Agueda. Agueda froze, her hand in the dark, squeezing little by little. She looks at Micas beautiful, stunning face and is finally relieved that Mr. Nico cant get over his ex-wife. There are many beautiful people in this world, but a face like Micas, whose beauty is hard to miss at first nce, is the ultimate. Agueda swallowed saliva and said in a cold voice: You believe the gossip, but its just storytellers trying to get attention!. Miss Agueda knows what is true and what is not. If Miss Agueda wants to make up her mind, she can call me at any time and I will be waiting for Miss Agueda. Also, if Miss Agueda wants to join Walking Media, I will do my best to give Miss Agueda the role she wants. Its not like the Amengual Group, where you cant get a scene in where Miss Agueda is going to milk a neer.This is property ? of N?velDrama.Org. Ill think about it. Before leaving, Mica said, not sounding surprised I know Miss Agueda is proud and doesnt want to be anyones shadow or substitute, but in the Amengual Group you will always be a copy of someone named Mica, but Miss Agueda is not But Miss Agueda is not Mica, and she cant ept the guilt and difort of being in her favor. Aguedas hand clenched the contract, her knuckles blue and white. This woman, murderous and homicidal, was a hundred times more powerful than she thought. Mica had the naked truth ripped from before her eyes and forced to look at her, forcing her to stay in the Amengual Group. But this woman, after saying such harsh words, still nodded politely to her with augh, Miss Agueda, the ten minutes you gave me are up, it was nice to see you again. Mica opens the door and prepares to get out of the car. Agueda shouted to her, Wait a moment!. What are Miss Aguedas orders? Agueda bites her lip and asks, Why are you and Mr. Nico, who were obviously married,ing now to tear Mr. Nico out of her life? Mica lowers her eyes slightly and says without emotion, It is a personal matter that I must answer. Chapter 1155: Opening the Walls (2) Agueda stormed angrily into the office of the president of the Amengual Group. Campoverde couldnt help himself, Miss Agueda, lets talk, Mr. Nico is right now in a meeting and cant see the guests But Agueda was determined to see Nico now, and pushed Campoverde out of the way, Get out of the way! Nico was on a transantic video conference when Agueda burst into the office. Mr. Nico, I have something to ask you! Nico frowned slightly and closed hisptop with a slight grimace after telling the executives on the other side of theputer to pause the meeting. Campoverde said, Im sorry, Mr. Nico, I didnt stop Miss Agueda. Nico gestured, Youe down.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Campoverde nodded slightly and withdrew, leaving Agueda and Nico alone in the office. Go ahead, what is it. Agueda was in a moment of impulse, she was so irritated by Micasments that even though she was sitting across from Mr. Nico, she had the courage to ask, Mr. Nico, the Amengual Group has given me favorable resources for the past two years, why, is it because of my business skills, or simply because, as the gossip suggests, I sometimes bear a resemnce to your ex-wife Mica, so you treat me with favor andpensate me as if I were your ex-wife? Nico was stunned for a moment. He had thought Agueda was unhappy with the resources and was making a fuss, but he hadnt expected Agueda to go so far as to question this. Does it matter, are those resources a burden to you? Agueda clenched her fist and said, In Mr. Nicos opinion, I may be no different from other artists, but I am only a ywright who has risen to power by embracing thep of capital, but I, Agueda, do not ept gifts in exchange for anything, and I dont want to be anyones shadow or substitute. What is the point of pretending to be affectionate to me? ording to Nicos old temperament, anyone who dared to speak to her like that, touching the taboo of her heart, would have died many times over. But Nico merely grimaced and said, Im only going to say it once, Mica is not my ex-wife, she is my wife. Agueda was stunned andughed mockingly, In the end, I really am Micas shadow! I was so naive to think that Mr. Nico was treating me differently from the other artists, and I stood by Mr. Nicos side, foolishly thinking that Mr. Nico liked me, hoping to get closer to Mr. Nico, but now it seems that, as the evil tongues suspected, I was just a tool for Mr. Nico to pay for his guilt! I am only a tool for Mr. Nico to pay for his guilt! Agueda mmed her contract with Amengual Studios Group against the side of Nicos desk, hitting him in the face. Nico only blinked for a moment, not helping himself. Agueda said angrily, I want out of my contract!. The contract, fell at Nicos feet, Nico just gave it a cursory nce and said nonchntly, Go to the legal department and cancel your contract, Ill ask Campoverde to say hello to the legal department. Is that all? Agueda never dreamed that Nico would get out of his contract so easily. But the arrow is on the string, it has been shot and there is no turning back. Agueda bit her lip, picked up the contract and turned around, heading for the legal department. Agueda remembered something C She once apanied Mr. Nico to a party. At the party, a second-row actress was mingling in a corner and inadvertently chatting with the people around her about Mica. The second row actress said that Mica was probably dead, otherwise how could there be no news. This, by the way, Mr. Nico heard. He saw Mr. Nicos face, instantly cold as ice, and sent someone to eject the silly second-row actress from the room. Since then, the grease-chewing second-row actress has never been heard from again. Agueda is not stupid enough to think that the second-row actress has usually been secretly vetoed by Nico. She must have understood then that Mr. Nico had a mole on his heart and that Mica was forbidden to him, and whoever touched her would die. Agueda left the legal department with a long sigh of relief after the termination of her contract. Since Mr. Nico is so fond of Mica, he may have been right to terminate her contract on a whim. Whether its a blessing or a curse, who knows, but you might as well bet. An hourter. Mica slid over to Aguedas Twitter message. Be thankful for what was and know the future. The simple phrase quickly shot to the top of the search, with the headline: Agueda terminates contract with Amengual Pictures Group. Micas phone rang as promised and the caller ID read, Agueda. Hey, Mica, you owe me big this time. Mica was puzzled and asked with a slight frown, What do you mean?. Agueda asks, Ive clocked other friends who y well with this ending, do you sign or not? Mica curved her lips and said with a sober air, All the people Miss Agueda brings, all of them, and as many as possible. Agueda growled slightly and said disdainfully, Dont y the businessmans game with me, I came here to see what you have in store for me, and if I dont do well in the future, Ill have to break my contract with you and look elsewhere. I didnt bring my other friends from the Amengual Group because of you, but because Im not happy with Nico, and Im using Agueda as a substitute. Mica merely smiled slightly and said With Miss Aguedas determination to make the right decision, even without the blessing of the Amengual Group, she will seed wherever she goes. My new film The Orphan of Syria is about to shoot and I have not yet decided on the second female lead, so if Miss Agueda is willing to go to Syria with me and suffer, I will not audition for another actress. When Agueda learned that Micas director was named Yui, it was as if she had hit the lottery, and with Mica she could have predicted that it would be the second pinnacle of her career. Only a second female lead? For your next film, Im going to be a second female lead. Mica exins, One of the main characters in Orphans of Syria is a young Kurdishing of age and its also shot with Middle Eastern actors, and the Nordic actors are ethnically restricted, so we have to give Miss Agueda the second leading role, but Miss Agueda is so glorious that even as a second female lead, it will be impossible for the audience to ignore her. I knew Mica was farting her rainbow farts, but Mica was talking and well, and Agueda enjoyed beingplimented. Two hourster, news of Aguedas signing with Walking Media went viral and made headlines again. Walking Media Limited, which immediately made a name for itself on the scene. There has been a lot of curiosity about this silent mediapany. What kind of capital is able to beat a well-established tree like the Amengual Group to get Agueda to take out its pitch? Mica has caused quite a stir in the circles by entrenching herself overnight at the head of Amengual Pictures Group. I have heard from people in the industry that Jimena has promised to give Agueda a role in a new movie, oh yes. Jimena is the new director recently rose in the UK must again, Walking Medias registered capital is only 50 million, but after Agueda joined Walking Media yesterday with its own pitch, and quickly attracted a new round of investment from the industry capital, now the market value of the entirepany is estimated to have exceeded 100 million. mister Nico, this Jimena, itsing for you. It is also due to It is also due to is an M. Nicos eyes lit up: Keep an eye on her and inform me immediately if there is any movement. By the way, this Jimena, let me know immediately if shes attending any industry events. Yes. Campoverde saw Mr. Nicos lips tilt into a warm smile that had been missing for a long time. All that remained was for Campoverde to ask, Mr. Nico, this Jimena, Im afraid, is still making moves to pilfer our artists, should we make a move? The smile under Nicos eyes only grew, and he said, Inform all the artists under yourbel that if the Walking Media staffes to steal from you, anyone who doesnt leave is against me. Mr. NicoAre you serious? Nico frowned at Campoverde, who didnt want to go, and asked, What more questions do you have? Atst she was alive, well alive, and hade back to collect her debt, and that was the greatest gift God could give her. Nico is already there, what more could you ask for. As long as she lives, it doesnt matter if shees back to reim her life or to take revenge. This time, even if she turns La Ciudad Santa upside down, hes willing to y along. There is nothing, nothing better than her being alive. The first of these is the one where the man is a woman. Chapter 1156: When the Geese Return (1) After a week back home, Mica has been working day and night to finally get Walking Medias initial big and small tasks sorted out. During the week, Mica not only attracted several actresses, but also signed several first-time directors. Mica has seen all of their debut works and closely studied their genres and styles, and is quite impressed by their talent.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. The news of Aguedas departure from the Amengual Groups camp was so shocking that it attracted a group of third and fourth rate actors to contact Mica on a regr basis. Among them is an old acquaintance of Micas who could not be more familiar. Aida, the assistant, came into the office and said, Boss, theres an artist named Kemena outside who wants to meet you and says she wants to try out for a scene and if youre satisfied, she can sign with you immediately. Kemena. Long time no see. Mica said with an unhinged face, Im too busy to see her now, Aida, hold her steady and tell her to wait, Ill give her a tryout today. Okay, boss. Mica called Pastora: Passepartout, ask with you, what has happened with Kemena in thest two years and how did ite down to reporting to my smallmunicationpany? Pastora said, She used to use Nicos name to make connections with capital, but in thest two years, Nico has made it clear to all the capitalists in the circle that she doesnt know Kemena, and if she continues to use her banner to deceive, she will sue. She used to get some attention by portraying you, but in thest two years you have disappeared and she has lost her gimmick, so her resources are scarce. She must have seen that big names like Agueda havee to your littlepany with their own battalions, and yourpany is desperate to sign several actors, so Kemena came to you because she wanted to be the patriarch of your little temple, to take a chance and turn her bike into a motorcycle. Mica nodded slightly and said, Understood. Pastora asked curiously, What are you going to do with it when I go to yourpany for an interview? The officendline rang again and Mica smiled, I have a calling in, Ill tell youter. Looks like its time for Kemena to light a candle for herself After Mica finished with her business without panicking, Aida knocked on the door again. Boss, that Miss Matamoros seems to be getting a little impatient in the waiting. Mica closed the file and said, Send her to the conference room, and yes, send Director Mateo and Screenwriter Sr for an audition, give the script to Screenwriter Sr and have Miss Matamoros audition just for this scene. Aida was a bit stunned, Arent you going to check it out, boss?. Director Mateo and scriptwriter Sr are firm in their work and have a good eye for people, and I have othermitments, so I wont go. Yes, Im going to go get them now. By the time Kemena started auditioning for the scenes in the conference room, Mica was sitting in front of theputer, watching the real-time monitoring of the conference room. On the screen, Kemena is acting out a schizophrenic, self-perpetuating performance of a psychopath. Kemena kept pping herself. But Mateos director frowned, Hes not tough enough to y a psychopath. Kemenas face, swollen by herself, even spilled a little blood from the corner of her mouth, but the interviewer was still not satisfied. Finally, Kemena was sent off at random. Mica switched off the surveince and called Pastora back, Passepartout, ask you again about Kemena. Pastora smiled thievingly and said, Tell me, what did you do to that bitch Kemena a moment ago?. Mica raised her eyebrows slightly and said calmly, It wasnt much, just letting her p her face a couple of times during the audition, thats not too much, is it? I knew you werent going to let her off the hook again, but of course, its just a few ps on the wrist, shell get themter. Just now, I looked into Kemenas past. Kemena is not a great person, but she has a knack for getting into trouble, and has had affairs with several fresh young men, but she has no reputation, so the gossips dont bother to mess with her. Then I might as well bother thete master to keep watch with me and hope for a rabbit. No problem. Mica hung up the phone and checked the operations of Matamoros Solid Wood Furniture Group. In the past two years, the number of furniturepanies has increased and the Matamoros Groups solid wood furniture has not innovated, which does not make Mica optimistic, as more and more young people are turning to low-costminated wood or Japanese log furniture, while the purchase of antique mahogany furniture has declined considerably, and La familia Matamoros factory is still producingrge quantities of antique mahogany furniture. The Matamoros family factory continues to producerge quantities of antique mahogany furniture. Beltrans stubbornness and reluctance to pay high prices for furniture designers drove the cost of design down and down, so that the furniture became a pile of broken wood with no style or materials. Coupled with the growing number ofpetitors and the increasing ease of buying furniture online, The Matamoros family has yet to open direct purchasing channels on online tforms and continues to operate in the old way, supplying only a few shopping malls and decorationpanies on a regr basis. Furniture sales are deteriorating. The way to cripple a declining business overnight is to simply cut off all its regr partners. At night, a blue BMW, in the distant countryside, shakes violently. Half an hourter, Kemena hurried out of the BMW, without clothes, to get into the car next to his. At the hidden address, Mica and Pastora are in the car, monitoring on theirptops what is happening in the car. Inside that blue BMW, there are miniature surveince cameras. Pastora covers her face: Damn! Mica used the USB stick she had with her to copy all the videos of the excited excitement that had taken ce earlier in the car. Pastora said, This Kemena is a real troublemaker, she is about to marry Mr. Gardo, I dont know how she will react when she sees the video of the racy gate photo of her fiancee, when is she going to reveal the true nature of this woman? Mica was in no hurry and said, Now is not the best time, since my goal is to bring Kemena down and she likes the limelight so much, I must choose a crowded asion, and the wedding ceremony would be very appropriate. Absolute. Pastora said, As the saying goes, dont mess with a woman, only a viin and a woman are hard to raise. Especially a woman as beautiful and skilled in the art of scheming as you. Perfect, perfect. Mica put on her seat belt and said, Drive,e on, after a busy day, treat yourself to ate dinner. Kemena had just left the far field in her car when Beltrans call came in. Hey, Dad, whats up? Kemena, something has happened to our family business! Some of our business partners called me out of the blue today and told me that we no longer have to supply them with anything. If we cant sell these products, thepanys capital wont be able to cope. When Kemena heard the news, he said with annoyance and anxiety, Dad, I told you long ago that our familys crappy factory has stopped making money, and you refused to listen to me when I told you to shut it down. Youd better find your own way. After all, Mr. Gardo is your fiance, and if were in trouble in La familia Matamoros, he might have something to offer! Kemena bit her lip and snorted, Hes somewhere in pleasure right now! You might as well ask a ghost for help. What is this this whats it going to do? On the other end of the phone, Beltran was so excited and anxious that he couldnt speak. Kemena was so distracted that she didnt notice Beltrans difference on the other end of the phone and simply hung up. But when Kemena returned to La familia Matamoros, she walked into the house and saw Beltran on the floor, with little pills scattered around him. Thats the medicine to take for a stroke. Beltran had a stroke and passed out. Dad! Dad! Pastora dragged Mica to Yi Pin Jie on River Feast Road for ate-night snack. After a hearty midnight snack at the Pit, Mica caught a glimpse of the River Feast Road apartment building, not far away, rising into the sky. It was the first ce Nico gave her to live and it was here that Nico gave her a doll car. She said to me, Buy it if you like it, have your eyes on it and say no. It was then that she took the initiative and hugged him. Because what shecked most was that tant favoritism. The unlucky ones always spend their lives curing their childhood, so much so that, with that little preference for Nico, she is ready to sink to the bottom. He who always eats sugar does not know the sweetness of a candy, and he who always eats bitterness, a candy can only be bought easily. Im afraid Nicos doll cart had easily bought all his affection in the beginning, so after that, he was everywhere in the rtionship, humble as dust. After breaking up with Pastora, Mica took a casual stroll along the river party trail alone. But as she walked, I made my way to the entrance of the River Feast Road Apartments. The electronic code on the apartment door, she still remembered, was her birthday number, and wondered if Nico had changed it since then. Unconsciously, Mica pressed the code and the door, with a click, opened. The loft-style apartment was on two floors, with a bedroom upstairs and a living room and kitchen downstairs. As soon as she enters, Mica realizes that the ce hasnt changed much from the first time she lived there. On the cloth sofa downstairs was the doll Nico had given her at the beginning. Mica reached over and stroked the dolls silky hair. Mica took out her cell phone, turned on her camera and took a picture of the doll. Right after the shot, there was a movement at the door to open it. Micas heartbeat elerated sharply as she searched her eyes. There could be no one but Nico to open the door at this time of day. Click. The door opened again. Nico was in the area on business and was passing by, so he walked over to sit down. In the two years that Mica has been away, she has oftene to sit in her little loft in Luna Bay, in the blue sea or in her apartment on River Feast Road. For these are the residences where Micas life is most plotted. Nico walked over to the couch, sat down and noticed that the doll sitting on the back of the couch had fallen off, Nico ced that doll well and put it away, with tenderness in his eyes, he murmured, Stay still, skin when Im gone, dont move. With a nce, Nico saw a trail of water-stained footprints, not his own, on the clean, shiny floor. It stretched all the way to the second floor staircase. It was drizzling outside and the floor was wet. So the soles of your shoes will, inevitably, be covered in watermarks. But the password to the house was known only to her, apart from him. This neighborhood is well protected and break-ins are unlikely. Nicos pounding heart beat fiercely in the darkness of the night. He rose slowly from the couch and looked up to the second floor, where he suddenly dared not speak or move loudly. He walked cautiously, step by step, up the stairs, moving extremely slowly. Even in those steps, there was caution. Fear, fear of chasing her away. Chapter 1157: When the geese return (2) Upstairs, on the second floor, Nico even breathes, and everything is subdued. His hand, hanging from the side of his suit pants, clenched into a fist. He opened his mouth to speak, but finally stifled it. In the gloom, Nico looked puzzled at the corner of a garment outside that wall closet. The one that longs for you is inside the closet. Inside the closet, Mica covers her face in disgust, she has been too careless, too panicked just now and as she slipped into the closet, the corner of her coat has been caught between the two closet doors. Nico must have heard about it. The room was silent and she heard the faint sound of footsteps approaching, step by step. Her heart hung nervously in her throat, and through the narrow gap between the closet doors, backed by the dim light, Mica saw the familiar figure and handsome face she had thought of a thousand times before. Two years is long enough for a person to gradually develop a blurred and distorted memory of another persons outline and figure in his or her mind. But when Nico stood like this in front of her, it was surprisingly profound, deep to the bone. Mica, is that you? Nico stared at the closed cab with scarlet eyes, the lump in his throat rolling hard. He reached up and grabbed her hand at the doorknob of the closet door. Mica cowered in the closet, rigid, covering her mouth tightly to keep from uttering a sound, but at the corners of her eyes, a low, hoarse Mica made ripples of water. Tears, silent, rolled from the corners of her eyes and the backs of her hands. She exhaled a hot breath that hit her palm and nearly burned her skin. Just as Nico was about to open the closet door, the sound of a cell phone broke the prevailing silence. Nicos phone rang. Nico pulled his hand away and looked at the caller ID, it was Esteban. Nicos gaze twitched, and with a vague feeling of something in his heart, he picked up his phone and immediately went to the balcony to answer the call. Esteban said on the other end of the phone, Nico, I have found a hallucinogen in Central Africa that is simr to what you are talking about. The power of this hallucinogen is that it canbine with psychological images in the brain to make even the unreal profoundly real, giving the user the impression of being in a situation where they cannot distinguish between the real and the fake. In Central Africa, this potion was used on ve soldiers and ferocious beasts to keep them at bay and thus make them effective. If the potion is injected in excess, it can easily cause nerve damage and brain death, making it a very dangerous potion. It is not avable in the country, except for smuggling and trafficking. Nicos blue and white knuckles were visible as he gripped the phone, almost crushing it. For a long time, he didnt say a word, and his silence was extreme. Nico, Nico, are you listening to me?N?velDrama.Org (C) content. The lump in Nicos throat rose and fell rapidly as he swallowed, and his voice was hoarse and dry. I know, Esteban, please bring a dose, its important to me. Okay, Ill be back next week just in time to bring it to you. Two years ago, after Mica was caught in bed with Dario, even though he was angry and devastated, Nico kept secretly drawing blood from Mica at the time, when Mica was still in aa and didnt know it. After the outbreak, he mmed the door and sent the tube of blood for a blood test, which did have residue of an unknown agent in the blood, but perhaps it was an unknown sex drug, Nico wasnt sure. Although there were no results, Nico kept the results of that blood test and the ingredients of the unknown agent in the first ce. If it was the hallucinogen that Esteban said it was, then Mica and Dario, perhaps, were just having strong hallucinations and had not physically touched each other. At this point, he was already furious and jealous that Mica had taken the initiative to meet Dario, so he maintained a negative attitude towards the matter, not daring to touch him, and refrained from ignoring all these details. For fear that the oue would still be unsatisfactory. It was Mica who stepped on the deepest jealousy in his heart. In retrospect, it was just fate. Her decade with him has been a steady stream of failures and separations. Because its too much love, its also always, like a psychotic. Nicos eyes were red and he turned to look at the still closed closet, clenching his fist and raising his hand to knock, but hesitating in the air, he took a deep breath and said in a muffled voice: Yes, you want to see me, knock on the closet and I will open the door for you. If you dont want to see me, dont make a sound. This time, he respects her choice and does not want to be overbearing and selfish as he was two years ago, locking her in a small attic and leaving her to suffer and resent. Inside the closet, Mica cowered in the gloom, motionless and with her mouth covered in death. Love him or hate him, their rtionship, long ago, ended forever in that fire two years ago. If you are a bystander, you must pass properly. The only way you could ever see him again would be as a business rival, and, divorce. Nico stood outside the closet and waited for a long, long time, but inside the closet not a sound could be heard. After all, she was not willing to see him again. Nicos hand, pressed against the closet door, slid slowly with immense affection. With a slightly downcast face and moist eyes, she swallowed her sour throat and said in a hoarse, disheveled voice, I should have known better, youve been avoiding me for so long, how can you still want to see me? . A door separating a couple of people. Outside the door, was a hidden tearing of the heart. Inside the door was the determined cruelty of biting her fingers to keep from screaming. Nico narrowed his ck eyes, hot and moist, and in the gloom he tugged at the corners of his lips and said, It doesnt matter that you dont see me, its good that youre alive, Im happy enough that youre alive, I couldnt ask for more. Mica bit the skin on the back of her hand, stinging, dull and tingling. Mica, take care of yourself and get well . Im leaving. In that closet, he was still as calm as ever. Nicos clenched fist finally loosened slowly and he turned to stride down the stairs. There was no pause in the pace, a series of fading footsteps echoing through the empty house. Until the door mmed shut. Open and shut. Cut off from everything. Hiding in the closet, Mica, her eyes wet, exhaled sharply. She hugged herself, sat in the closet, raised her hand, at the closet door, and knocked, then, again, and then, again, and then, again. And so on and so forth. Tears, as if flowing in the heart, crumbling but also suppressed, painful without crying. She obviously hated him, but just now, almost almost, she raised her hand and knocked on the closet door. It turns out that when you hate someone, you cant wait to see them. Mica buried her face in her knees, feeling nothing but irony. The first time I saw them, they were red in the face, but when I saw them again, their eyes were red. That night, in the house, there was a knock on the door that rang all night. Take a look. Take a look. One more. It was like an answer, but it was stony and no one heard it. Nico would also never know that after he left, Mica hid in the closet and knocked on the door a thousand times, just as he had done over the years, turning around for her a thousand times. Chapter 1158: Finally Reunited (1) The next morning, Mica learns that Beltran has suffered a stroke. As a result of the business failures of The Matamoros Family, he suffered a stroke and was diagnosed with a stroke this morning. Mica didnt know what to feel when she heard the news. Did it hurt? It didnt seem as painful as I thought it would be. Sympathy? With Beltran she couldnt do the emotion of pity either. It seems the crime deserves it. But inside, its empty, for no apparent reason. Mica called her assistant Aida and said, Aida, leave me all the work today, I have to go back to the field to see my grandmother. Okay, boss. Mica drove for over an hour to get to L City. She missed an intersection with a silver Bugatti at the stoplight on her way into town. But it was only seconds before the car passed. When Mica arrived in town and got off the bus, she saw Malia washing her mop by the river. Malias hunched, old body made Micas eyes redden for a moment. Grandma! Mica couldnt help but scream as she stood on the riverbank. Malia sniffed and stood up hesitantly, even turning around slowly because she was old and her bones were old. Malia thought she was deaf, but when she turned to look, she saw Mica literally standing on the riverbank waving at her. Mica Mica na Malia had the mop in her hand and dropped it on the verdigris excitedly. Mica quickly ran over and hugged Malia, Grandma, Im sorry, Im sorry . I havente to see you for a long time . Grandma Im sorry. Mica was crying and kept calling her grandmother, saying she was sorry, but didnt know what else to say to make up for the guilt she felt. Malia was also red-eyed, wiping tears from Micas face with her rough, vicious hand, choking back tears, Its good to be back, its good to be back . Grandma thought shed never see you again in her life, its good to be back . Mica helped Malia wash the mop, exchanging pleasantries all the way home. Once her emotions had calmed, Malia chopped vegetables and prepared the meal while Mica gave her a hand. Malia looked at Mica, smiled kindly, and asked, Did you meet Nico on the way here? Micas hand, picking at the vegetables, paused slightly, Did hee to see Grandma too? Yes, for two years now, Nico visits me a lot, and he brings so much food and drink and things to use that umte at home. Mica purses the corners of her lips and says nothing, just looks down and carefully chooses her vegetables. But Malia saw a glimmer of defect and warned without moving, Youre going to run out of my leaves and eat the stems, arent you? Mica bit her lip, hesitated and decided toe clean: Grandma, a lot has happened in thest two years and I Needless to say, Grandma understands. At first Nico woulde to see me alone, and when I asked him why you werenting, he always covered up, and thats when I got the feeling that something wasnt right. I feared that something had happened to you, so I pressed him to ask me if something bad had happened to you, and grandma thought that you had died. But Nico told me to stay calm, saying that you were fine and that you were just busy with work and had gone abroad for a career, so she didnt have time to visit me, so I was relieved. Mica was grateful that having had the experience of going to Hollywood two years earlier, Nicos lies could easily fool her grandmother. Grandma, Im standing right in front of you now, so you can stop worrying. Malia shook her head helplessly and said, But as time went on I realized that something wasnt right between you and Nico. mica, grandma doesnt want to advise you how or who you should be with, but grandma wants you to be happy and she also wants you not to miss out on your own happiness because of a momentary gamble. Grandma, Im with Nico Mica hadnt finished speaking when Malia said, I may be old, but Im not blind, I can see that Nico has love for you, otherwise he wouldnte to see me from time to time as a wife. Grandma didnt understand what had happened to her in thest two years, and Mica wasnt going to talk to Malia about it, she just listened and nodded, trying to reassure Malia. I just left Nico for dinner, so if he had stayed, you two could have sat down and talked. Who knew it would be a coincidence that it was one before and one after. Malia smiles and shakes her head, sighing, her tone full of regret. Thats where they should be, Mica thought, always missing. Mica stayed with Malia in the field for one night, but Malia was very old and when she was washing up in the morning, she had a shback. Mica no longer feltfortable with her living alone in the field, so she forced Malia to pack her bags and go to the city with her. On the drive, Mica thought for quite a while and finally said to Malia, Grandma, Beltran had a stroke, something that just happened today. Serves you right! It was me who cut off his live business and made him have a stroke. Mica told the truth calmly and without a ripple, no emotion on her face, no visible sorrow or joy. Malia froze and looked at Mica in anguish, asking, Mica, do you regret it? Mica shook her head and smiled faintly, Not much to regret, just, and not the thrill of imagining revenge. Malia reached out and stroked the back of Micas hand, telling her lovingly, Some things you just have to let go, child, sometimes its easy to put yourself in the bulls eye and get too carried away with pleasure. Mica curved her lips and said helplessly, But Grandma, there are things I cant see, and sometimes I hate them so much that I still want to get even, knowing I wont necessarily feel better, but I cant help it. Malia reassured, The reason were human is that we have emotions that we cant control. If we could control everything and think about the consequences without making a mistake, it wouldnt be a life. So there is nothing to be afraid of, everyone has regrets and regrets sometimes, Mica, you are a self-aware child, do what you want, grandma will always be with you. Malia followed Mica back to town to learn that Mica had adopted a foster son, a foreigner named Hud. Malia was amused by all the embarrassing things Hud had to say. Malia taught Hud to call her old woman, but Hud learned half a dozen times, but he couldnt pronounce the words correctly and it was quite funny. Maliaughed so hard it hurt her stomach and smiled warmly, Forget it, you should stop yelling too, if you do it again, I wont be able to eat dinner tonight fromughing. Hud has been with Mica for some time and Mica has taught him a lot of Spanish. After arriving in China, Mica was busy with her work and didnt want Hud to be idle, so she hired a Spanish teacher for Hud. Malia has only been in town for two days and always has one thing on her mind. While Mica works in the studio, Malia calls Hud to conspire and talks for a long time before Hud understands. Malia pointed to Hud and said, You, call your Aunt Mica and go with her to buy the book. Hud frowned and asked curiously, Where are you going to buy books? Malia remembered there was a popr bookstore downtown, You go to that popr bookstore downtown and go talk to your Aunt Mica now. Hud nodded earnestly. Seeing Hud run toward the study, Malia smiled and followed him into the study, stopping at the door and saying to Mica, Mica, Im bored out of my mind at home, Im going for a walk by myself. Mica became worried, Grandma, Ill be done with work soon, Ill go with you, it turns out Hud said he was going to buy books, so well go out together for a while. Why, go buy your books, Im an olddy, I dont like reading, Ill go to the market. Dont worry, Im still in a good mood, I have my cell phone with me, if you are really worried just call me, its okay. Mica saw that the little olddy was in such a good mood and seemed to be in a good mood, so she didnt spoil the fun, and just pointed out, Then take care of yourself, and go home soon. Dont worry, Ill be back as soon as I leave. Humming a song, the little olddy went to the lobby, changed her shoes, and went outside. Malia spent half a day outdoors chatting with the elders in the park before pulling out her cell phone and calling Nico. Hey Nico, Grandmas here in The Holy City. Im at the popr bookstore downtown, trying to buy some recipes, and I got lost downtown. Nico, are you busy right now? Are you busy? Can youe pick up Grandma? Nico was in a meeting when he got the call, but hearing Malia sound like she was really lost, he worried that Malia, an old man who doesnt go to town much, did get lost easily. Nico immediately interrupted the meeting and told Malia over the phone, Grandma, stay in the bookstore, Ill be right there, keep the phone open. Okay, okay, O Nico, please. After hanging up, Malia called Mica back, Mica na, have you and Hud arrived at the bookstore yet? Were almost there, still on the road, a little traffic, grandma, where are you? Me, Im in the park chatting with old men and women, dont worry, take Hud and buy a good book, no need to rush home. After Mica hung up the phone, it seemed to her that her grandmother was in an extraordinarily good mood today, in a strange way. Mica just thought they were little olddies having fun chatting in the park and thought nothing of it. When we arrived at the popr bookstore downtown, Mica first found a parking lot and parked her car and guided Hud to the popr bookstore. In the popr bookstore, there were small children Huds age sitting in groups on the wooden floor looking atic books. Hud wanted to join in and Mica didnt stop him. Seeing Hud having fun with them, Mica went up to the second floor of the bookstore by herself to get tools. When she took over Walking Media, she realized that a person in charge of apany means knowing all aspects of the business, and that a day without studying would leave her empty-headed. Downstairs, there was a not-so-subtlemotion. It was Hud who argued with the sales clerk downstairs. Mica came running down the stairs. And Hud, with a book in his hand, was chased by the sales clerk, speaking anxiously and loudly in his native tongue, as if he wanted to exin himself, but the sales clerk did not understand him and lectured him, Where are your parents, you have to pay for the books here, are you stealing? Hud became agitated and exined loudly and incoherently in his native tongue. Mica rushed after her. Hud knocked over a huge bookcase in a bookstore. Wow. A closet full of books, scattered all over the ce. The bookcase was full of people, all casting strange nces. Nico, who had been standing on the other side of the bookcase, contacting Malia on his cell phone and looking around, was also caught by the loudmotion. Mica is standing not far behind Hud. With the phone pressed to his ear, Nico turned his head and looked back, and through the clutter of books and the sea of people floating around him, he saw the face that had circled and missed a thousand times over countless early mornings. The floor is littered with books. There are people everywhere. But Nico, unable to see anything, slowly slid the phone next to his ear, his eyes glued to it. On the phone, Malia was even talking to him, Nico, have you seen Mica? Hello N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Doodle doo The phone is disconnected. The noise of the people seemed to be isted from the ears. The whole world, bes empty and silent. With only a Mica in his eyes, Nico grabbed his phone, bewildered. A thousand threads, like a rock churning a crashing wave. The corners of his eyes slowly and quietly tinged with a warm, soft smile. She is alive and well, standing in front of herself. Intact. Nico smiled andughed, his eyes red,pletely red. Mica froze in ce, clutching her palm, her fingertips, like her heart, shaking violently. He was a little thinner than she expected, with deeper eye sockets. The sockets of those eyes, like the sea, are so deep and dark that one look is enough to sink into them and not be able to look away. Nico, atst we are reunited, in sin, in hate. Chapter 1159: Finally reunited (2) When the elders see each other, they only pretend not to know each other, or they turn red-eyed. Now that they are reunited, Mica has no intention of running away. Without saying much, Nico looked at Mica and Hud and said, Ill take you back. Mica, with one arm around Hud and a couple of boxes in the other, said calmly, No, I drove here. See, I wasnt even giving her a chance to drive her home. Nico had found out how much she hated him and how much she didnt want to see him. Mica red at him and said nonchntly, But since we know each other, lets make an appointment to go to the Office of Civil Affairs. If we litigate for divorce, you and I are public figures, all hell will break loose and everyone will lose face. Since we didnt have a wedding in the first ce, lets pretend it didnt exist, a secret divorce is the best way to go. She was talking about the divorce as if she had never felt anything for him, as if she was negotiating a deal, getting him in and out of the way and giving him the benefit of the doubt so he wouldnt have anything to say. But how was Nico going to pretend he wasnt married to her? So many entanglements, so heavy with obsession, Nico didnt want to let it go. There are so many divorce matters and so many property divisions to be done that I have mywyer Nico excused himself nonchntly, but before he could finish his sentence, Mica had already coldly interrupted, No, when we got the license, our property was notmingled, yours is still yours, I dont want it. I dont want it. If you want to sue me for my physical infidelity and need me to indemnify you, I have nothing to say. Its true that I was at fault in that incident, so I admit it, and Mr. Nico can also make an offer for whatever he wants. Nico looked at her, cold and unfeeling, but he couldnt feel resentment towards her. He had caused her to be what she was, and it was a debt, he acknowledged. The stalemate between the two men continued. Nico finally exhaled, stepped back, pulled at the corners of his lips and said as calmly and softly as he could, Even if we dont do a division of assets, you still have a lot of divorce issues to discuss with me,e on, Ill drive you home, there are too many people here and its not the right ce to talk, I know you dont want to see me specifically, but if you want a divorce, you need to see me, so why dont we talk about it in the car while we drive you home, sure. It was an offer Mica couldnt refuse and she said yes. Hud got into the back seat and Mica was about to follow him when Nico opened the passenger door and said with a slight frown and a sullen scowl, Sit up front if youre going to talk business and, by the way, I dont chauffeur. The tone was overbearing and unquestioning. She knew Nico had always been arrogant and overbearing, and all along the way he was just trying to keep his temper down and be as gentle as possible, but a man with the nature of a tiger is a bloodthirsty man after all, and Nico was never one to be easily talked to or dealt with. Mica gritted her back teeth and reluctantly climbed into the passenger side. The ck Rolls-Royce Phantom, cruising quietly down the road, was going much slower than usual. Nico looked at her with deep eyes, then at the foreign child in the back seat, his thin lips curved downward as he asked, You havent had this child with a foreign man, have you? Micas heart fluttered with emotion at these words, suppressing her anger but saying, So what if he is? Nicos eyes nted with a mocking smile, If it is, Im afraid you cant afford a divorce. Do you know its a very serious crime to cheat in marriage and have another mans child? Micas eyes turned to look at him with annoyance, but when she caught the smile in the corner of his eyes, she realized he was just pulling her leg. Mica sank her anger, swallowed her throat, and asked, What exactly do you want? But Nico Man didnt answer the question, This child, did you adopt him? What do you care? He looks quite leathery. But at first nce hes no rtion to you, so what do you gain by lying to me? Mica clenched her fist, unable to stand it, Nico, say clearly, how much severance pay do you want before you get divorced?N?velDrama.Org owns this text. She didnt want to be here to spite her family. What I want, Im afraid you cant give it. The mans eyes, slightly narrowed with a forced, sly light in them, said, I want you. Nico said nonchntly, I know you cant afford it, so I wont push you, but this divorce thing, its not something you can just leave just like that, we havent settled ounts from two years ago, Im not willing to leave it like that. What do you want? I havent thought about it yet, Ill get back to you when I know how, theres no rush. But if youre in a hurry to see me, feel free to call me. Thevish, flirtatious tone of voice was clearly intended to provoke her. There is no better word for it than shameless. The ck Rolls-Royce Phantom, parked steadily in front of the entrance to the Bayside neighborhood. Mica raised her hand and pped him across the face. The p was hard and red marks quickly appeared on Nicos face as it was deflected. The mans face was downcast, with a slight curve at the corner of his lips. Ease the hate, Mica. Mica said in one word, Nico, do you want to settle the score from two years ago? This is just the beginning, Ill settle it with you little by little, you dont have to rush. As for the divorce, since you cant settle it privately, then sue for divorce, youll get the demand soon. With that, Mica opened the door and was about to get out of the car when Nico grabbed her wrist. Mica was forced to turn around and meet him face to face. Nico said, You can divorce me if you want, stay with me for a month and Ill agree to a divorce. Mica stood up with contempt, You, dream, dream. Hud, were getting off. Mica pulled Hud and stepped into the small area. Nico looked at the distant figure and reached out to touch the face she had just struck, which still seemed to have the warmth of her palm on it. Between a peaceful divorce and an infuriating entanglement, Nico decidedly chose thetter. If you piss her off, at least you can still be entangled, but if you divorce peacefully, you really wont see her again, will you? Nico pulled out his phone, called Campoverde and said with a grimace, From now on, whatever Walking Media does, well take it. Campoverde hesitated, But Mr. Nico, didnt you say that Walking Media is your wifespany and that we must protect it? If we steal the wifes business, will we bother her?. Do as youre told. It is, Mr. Nico. Nicos tone was so strong that Campoverde was too confused to specte, but he dared, and did as he was told. After Nico hung up the phone and leaned back in his seat, Savanna closed her eyes. Better to be rivals and fight each other than go through the clouds. She can ept anything, being Micas lover, rival or enemy, but being a bystander is something she cant do. Nico thought to himself, Maybe its the best gift of fate to meet a partner on a narrow path and fight it out. At least there is still a rtionship with her, there. Chapter 1160: Husband and Wife Fighting (1) Mica contacted Singrity Videos project manager to negotiate a round of Series B funding.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. The second round doubled thepanys valuation. Singrity Video invested 100 million, making it Walking Mediasrgest venture capitalist at this point. But Mica didnt stop there; she stayed up all night making a list of the most important IP books on the market that she had asked about and that no team had developed yet. The next morning, Mica handed the list of books to the project manager working on rights development, saying, You have to buy all the top-current IPs marked in red on this list, and the cost may be a little higher than the market price, as long as it is not too high. For urban fiction IPs, the cost should be lower, and forrge metaphysical fiction and old-suit IPs, if there are rivalspeting with us, the limit should be rxed appropriately, but if the rivals prices are too high, we should give up and look for good IPs with simr attractiveness to buy. The copyright development manager scanned the list of book forms and said, Boss, news came in this morning that the intellectual property of Teenage Journey has been bought by a rightspany owned by the Amengual Group. Mica was slightly stunned, not expecting the Amengual Group to move so quickly, and frowned in thought, Then lets hurry up and get in touch with the other content rights holders immediately. Im going to contact President Bardales at the Book Reading Group. OK. Mica was on her way to her office when she called President Bardales of the Book Reading Group. When she got through, Mica politely said, President Bardales, this is Jimena from Walking Pictures Media. IP, remember? President Bardales on the other end of the phone coughed slightly, hiding his words, and said, Im sorry, but our popr book IP was bought by the Amengual Group in an advance package, General Jimena, youre one step ahead. Mica gritted her teeth, but with a warm face, and said, Its okay President Bardales, a sale is not a sale, well work together again next time. Doodle doo The person on the other end simply hung up the phone. Mica hung up the phone and pinched her temples, with a slight headache. If she hadnt brought in all the people from thepany, she would have started to wonder if the Amengual Group had nted a spy. Bute to think of it, Nico is so astute and has such a promising vision, she should have anticipated the size of her currentpany and should have started with a novel, lower-cost IP incubation, which in turn would lead to a profitable and explosive project. Thats why he went ahead by buying those popr content rights IPs. Leaving her with no way out, is that it? Mica was puzzled for a moment, stood up and walked quickly to the copyright development team, saying, No need to contact the content copyright holders of these popr books, go contact the TV stations and write down the outsourcing of variety production, contact as many as you can, I will go talk to the owner of Sharp Vision Video about the program rights of The Practiceter in the evening. Aida, the assistant, looked at the time and said, Boss, its already six oclock, the lunchtime you agreed with the owner of ReVision Video is seven thirty, its time to get going. Mica nodded and said, Ill be right there. Mica tucked thepany stamp on her desk into her tote bag. Tonight, she was going to take the rights to produce the apprentice variety show on location anyway. It turns out that Mica has a few friendships with the owner of ReVision, who was the spokesperson for ReVision when she was an actress, so President Victoria of ReVision did Mica a few favors. The owner of thepany, President Victoria, did Mica a few favors. President Victoria, a man Mica has crossed paths with several times, is a man who likes to socialize at the table and knows how to drink. Mica took a pill bottle out of the drawer and popped two antidote pills into her mouth. Mica is not a one-time drinker, but she is not a one-time drinker either, and President Victoria is a northerner who is not afraid to drink without a hangover pill. Mica made her way to the private room at the Banyan Tree Hotel. She arrived half an hour early and waited for the other party for a full hour before the owner of Sharp Vision quietly arrived in the private room. Mica pulled herself together and got up to greet her, smiling and joking, President Victoria might be a good wait, I thought President Victoria couldnt be here today, thinking I had brought a lone pet seal with me today. President Victoria pointed to Mica and said half jokingly and half seriously, Mica, its been so long since weve seen each other, howe youve gotten so old, you bring the officialpany seal, I dont bring the contract. I see we have been friends for a long time, so I just came for dinner to catch up, lets not talk business tonight . Mica was also cheeky and, seeing the signs, said, Okay, President Victoria said no business. Mica said to the waiter in the booth, Can you pour us five bottles of white, President Victoria love Moutai or Wuliangye? President Victoria smiled mischievously and said, Five bottles is too little, isnt it? Ten bottles, five bottles of Wuliangye, five bottles of Maotai, lets mix and match. Ten bottles of white How alcoholic. Mica gritted her back teeth, a sharp aura shone under her eyes, she smiled slightly and said to the waiter, Please pour ten bottles of white, five bottles of Maotai and five bottles of Wuliangye, all of the highest grade! President Victoria then looked pleased and asked, You were doing so well as an actor, why have you suddenly changed your career to be a debtor? As an actor, I have always been in the hands of a powerful capital as President Victoria, I prefer to be a debtor to locate good talents, but I also want to do more content production, and I have thought a lot about getting behind the cameras. But thepanys temple is small, but a lot of people are waiting for me to feed them, so I will need President Victoria to take more care of me in the future. President Victoria waved his hand in disbelief, I heard that Miss Micaspany just entered into a partnership with Singrity Video, which is a strong rival of our RuiShi, so this, Miss Mica still says that thepany temple is small? With Singrity Video as a backup, Im afraid Miss Micas temple cant be washed away even by the Dragon Kings great water. Micas eyes are slightly lowered and smiling, this President Victoria is a small minded person. When she looked up, Mica said cheerfully, We are all businessmen, whoever is willing to inject capital is my father, and if President Victoria is willing to close a series C round of financing for our small ruined temple, then President Victoria is also my father. Its a business test of calm and equanimity between chatter andughter, without losing the manly bravado. President Victoria sighed and said, Mica, I am quite grateful to you, as an actor you have direction and self-knowledge, businessmen also let go, is this business This President Victoria, he was obviously trying to y Tai Chi with her, Mica did not eat it, President Victoria, we are not talking business tonight, you said so, just drink! Soon, the waiter brought ten bottles of white, five bottles of Wuliangye and five bottles of Maotai, all of the strongest grades. If you mix your drinks, youre afraid youll end up in the hospital. Mica poured wine, poured ten sses of white Maotai directly, said, President Victoria, I am sincere in wanting to get the rights to produce the apprentice show, I also spent a lot of money to hire the best editors and choreographers in the industry, I dont know how sincere otherpanies are, my sincerity, its all in the wine tonight. Mica didnt say much, and as the words tumbled out, she picked up the ss of white wine, bowed her head and drank it. One ss after another. Ten sses of wine, to toast first, to give full homage. President Victoria was also embarrassed by this andughed awkwardly, taking a ss of wine and saying, Okay, drink up, Mica, youre good, I really havent seen you so sincere in a long time. Five bottles of white, which quickly reached the bottom, mostly drunk by Mica. Halfway across the table, Micas hand under the table, clenched tightly, holding back the churning of her stomach, calmly said, President Victoria, excuse me, Im going to the bathroom,e back and continue. With that, Mica quickly left the booth and ran to the bathroom. Vomit Mica squatted down next to the toilet and vomited, her stomach emptying and finally only slightly morefortable with the yellow water. She sat on the toilet and rested for a while before getting over it. Mica leaned against the wall and walked with frail steps to the sink, where she washed herself and sshed cold water on her face several times to clear her head. She looked at herself drunkenly in the mirror, gritted her teeth and turned around to leave the bathroom. Just as I reached the bathroom door, my wrists were grabbed by arge, strong hand and my floating body was pinned against the wall. Mica was struck. She looked up and met Nicos cold, deep, dark eyes. Mica blinked, unable to distinguish between reality and illusion because she was a little drunk, and asked with a frown, What are you doing, trying to get in the way of my fortune? Let go of me. Do you want to drink yourself to death if you keep drinking like that? Nico gritted her teeth and cursed, her eyes full of anger, I couldnt see her trashing her body like that, it was a total disrespect to herself in spelling. Mica pressed her lips together in a slight smile, What do you care, what are you to me Nico, gimme, get out of my way. Even if you die drinking, RTV is not going to book you tonight! Because the Amengual Group has already signed the rights to produce the apprentice program with ReVision! Mica froze andughed in a trance, So you, along with President Victoria of ReVision, are working together to rip me off? Nico got a lump in his throat, and seeing how drunk she was, he reached out and took her cold hand between his, his voice softened a little, his gaze straightened as he looked at Mica and said, If you beg others, you might as well beg me, drink with me and maybe theres a chance of survival. Mica broke her grip, Im not going to beg anyone but you! Nico, youve won this round and Im resigned to it, but President Victoria is my partner in fate and its none of your business if I drink myself to death! Mica walked past him and straight into the booth. Nicos patience has been challenged to the limit and, irritated, he strangles Micas wrist and pulls her back, lifting Mica onto his shoulders. Packed and carried. Mica vomited all over Nico. Nico drove straight back to Vi Moon Lake Road. When he got home, he set Mica down on the couch, promptly took off his dirty clothes and threw them in theundry basket, and carried Mica up to the bedroom with a naked upper body. Mica reeked of alcohol, was passed out and chaotic. Nico looked at the woman who was drinking like an alcoholic and was a little helpless and couldnt lose it. Finally, he let go of her stomach of irritation and stature for the night and walked up to her and asked in a warm voice, Do you want to take a bath? She was drunk and couldnt hear. Nico takes it by default. With the slender woman in his arms, he walked into the bathroom. Mica threw up twice more in the bathroom and looked for the official stamp, Contract, signed!. Even if Nico wanted to do something about it, he didnt have the courage to do so, he just took the official seal from her hand perfunctorily and affectionately, Okay, sign it and take a shower. Nico took the bar of soap and put it in ce. After more than an hour of washing, the tub overflowed and filled with wet water. Micay on the edge of the tub, asleep. Nico couldnt do anything about it, so heughed and picked her up, wrapped her in a towel and went to the bedroom. Sharing the bed. It was like going back two years. Nico leans to the side, looks at the drunk woman in his arms, leans in, lowers his head and drops a kiss on her forehead. Then, uncontrobly, those lingering kisses passed over her forehead, the tip of her nose and finally her lips . At the kiss, her heart fluttered and churned a thousand waves that could not be stifled for long. He embraced her gently, lowered his head and kissed her hair again, finally murmuring softly, Mica, fortunately you are still alive. Fortunately, you are still this alive to argue and fight with him. Even sharp disputes, ipatible quarrels are covered with honey, so sweet that it drowns. Chapter 1161: Husband and wife fighting with each other (2) Late in the evening, Nico picked up his phone and headed to the living room. He calls President Victoria at ReVision Video. It is necessary to amend the production contract for the rights to the internship variety show that the Amengual Group is working on with RTV to include Walking Media as producer, with the Amengual Group being a co-producer with Walking Media. President Victoria on the other end of the phone was a bit stunned, President Nico, this is unprecedented, besides, with the strength of the Amengual Groups film and mediapany, there is no need for two co-productions, this. Its a deal, this program, must be produced by Mica, if not, I can always withdraw the financing that was negotiated before. Everything is a capital game, but capital eats capital, big capital eats small capital, small capital eats small shrimp. Nico doesnt bother with verbiage. In fact, Nico has very little to do with what his film and televisionpanies do, as they are just one of the subsidiaries of the Amengual Group. But Mica is in the entertainment business and has to do film and media, so Nico has only started to take the helm himself over the years. Just to have a little more inmon with her, just to be closer to her, if only a little. Nico hung up the phone and went back to his room, lying cautiously on the bed, his arm resting on his head, just looking intently at the woman beside him. This face, which hase to mind a thousand times, can be scrutinized with such real concentration, as if it were as long ago as if it were a century ago. Impressive and beautiful was Nicos first impression of Mica. He had seen many beautiful faces, but Micas was the one that immediately caught his attention. I thought I was nothing more than a drunk, lusting after her amazing skin, and that one day I would grow tired of her. But over time, knowing that her sharp personality and his own are pointed, and that he always falls apart when he doesnt speak more than a few sentences, but coveting her asional poured tenderness, he still loves her to pieces. She probably could have put apulsion on him that only she could have resolved. What is inadequate is just a yoke imposed by the world on different personalities. There is no such thing as a perfect mate in this world, but since one loves too much, one is always willing to bow first. From the moment he saw her alive two yearster, Nico thought that from then on he would let her have everything, as long as she was alive, everything would be fine, but when it came to the moment of truth, it was impossible not to get angry at all. Like tonight when he got drunk with A. He wouldnt let it happen again. Nicos wife, who was turned into an alcoholic woman by someone else at a drinks table, did she really think Nico was dead? Nico reached up and touched her still heated face, red and hot from the wine. But the touch, hot and real, is a Michaelmas. Nico wasnt sleepy, he just wanted to look at her, to be near her, to press her thin lips to his ear, to murmur over and over, Mica, with deep emotion. As if calling wasnt enough. To make up for the two years of vacancy, all in tonight,pletely. Mica felt a little tickle from his touch on her face, she reached out and pushed his hand, her own hands covered her face and just wanted to sleep well, she was so tired she dreamed, Ill sleep for a while just a while . then with you keep drinking we still have to sign the contract dont run away dont run away if you run away Ille to your house to block you Dont run away His voice, hoarse and soft from drunkenness, was like a huge pendulum hitting hard on the tip of her heart with a dull ache. Does she hate it so much that she doesnt give up even when shes being harassed like this? Nico took a deep breath and reached out to take Mica in his arms, wanting to hold her tightly, but fearing that holding her too tightly would be counterproductive. The more you try to hold on to something, the more it wears out, but the more you let go of itpletely, the more you cant do it. The world likes it, they are superficial, so they know how to stop, but only love this thing, it is difficult to talk about the proportion, the more it is a burden, the less it is frivolous. Sometimes Nico even wish he could love her less, worry less, to calmly and restraint to weigh the many bad and grim emotions in the rtionship.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Peaceful cohabitation is also possible in the long run. But Mica, in the end, is his uncontroble love. The distinction is great. Mica awoke in the wee hours of the morning to a gray dawn outside the house. Hangover, stomach ache and an old problem came together and the difort made Mica get out of bed. Dang. Nico woke up. Mica sat on her knees on themb nket next to the bed, clutching her stomach, her face grim and haggard, her forehead covered in cold sweat. Nico hurried out of bed, knelt beside her and asked, Where does it hurt, stomach ache or where? Mica clutched her stomach and gritted her teeth without answering, her whole body on the verge of copse from the pain. Nico tousled her long, flowing hair and, seeing that her face was white and bloodless, said with a shocked look, You cant do this, Im taking you to the hospital. When he said that, he tried to bend down and hug her. Mica pushed him away forcefully with one hand, No need!. Surprisingly resilient, he reached into the bag on the bedside table, which came off the counter and fell to the floor, where Mica rummaged messily through the bag and pulled out a small bottle of pills, popping two directly into her mouth. Its an old problem, from a blood transfusion and a miscarriage two years ago. Every time I dont feel well, or my resistance weakens, that old problemes back and it hurts like hell. The doctor said it was a mental pain that was hard to eradicate, a heart condition that was hard to cure. Naturally, Nico noticed the little white bottle of medicine and asked with a frown, What is this medicine? Mica shoved the small medicine bottle into her purse in a hurry, as if she were keeping a secret from anyone. She bit her bloodless lips and struggled to her feet, holding the bed, saying, From now on, my business is none of your business, so please stay out of it. Mica turned around and was about to leave when Nico stood behind her and said in a cold voice, The rights to the Apprentice variety show are being produced, the Amengual Group and Walking Media need a co-production, Mica, do you dare to ept this deal? Her voice, restrained and calm, was like a total negotiation. Mica knew he was just being provocative. She grabbed the hand that carried her purse and pinched it in her palm, So what if I dont dare? Nico walked over to her, his gaze calm as Savanna looked into her eyes and said, You dont dare, which means you still cant let go of our rtionship, you cant let go of your feelings, you dont dare see me once in a while, afraid that your hatred for me will rub off and you wont be able to resist forgiving me. Forgiven? Mica tugged at the corners of her lips and snorted, pursed her pale lips and said in one word, Nico, maybe, I still love you, but forgiveness, I cant afford. The moment you forced me to give Kemena a blood transfusion, you should have known how extravagant it was for me to forgive you. I am not in a position to ask your forgiveness when you once pushed me away with your own hands. His every word was like a sharp, serrated de with a saw, driving a bloody knife into her heart. Mica walked past him, Nico grabbed her wrist and said, Since you have no intention of forgiving me, do you dare to take over the production of the apprentice variety show? Dont you want a divorce? Ill give you the chance. As long as you prove to me that you can get along with me in the cloud, Ill let you off. Mica smiled and spoke in a soft voice: I hope Mr. Nico will be true to his word. Chapter 1162: Acacia Does Not Reveal (1) After Walking Media took over the recording and production of the trainee variety show, Mica began to work tirelessly. The Apprentice, apetition variety show, hasunched its audition program. The Amengual Group studio boss, who is very little above the production of this variety show, has the whole big set almost under control on Micas side. While Micas team was busy, the Amengual Group team on set was rxing, watching the taping with French fries in hand, and asionally picking up their phones to review variety shows from other broadcasters for inspiration for their scripts and characters. Walking Medias project team leader couldnt take it anymore and said to Mica: Boss, I cant take it anymore, is Grupo Amengual like kings? The Amengual Group is not working, why are they doing this job? If its in the contract that they will pay us ording to our share of the work, so be it, but the 50 50 whores dont do any of the work!. Mica looked at the Amengual Group staff, who were indeed rxed, and said with a frown, Calm down, how many people do we have left? There are too many people at the auditions, its easy to have problems, have you asked the Amengual Group to send someone to help? Why yell, those guys dont even move their ass like gentlemen, I think theyre here on vacation! Mica patted him on the arm and said calmly, Ill go negotiate, you try to mobilize people to finish the recording, and Ill solve the problem with the Amengual Group. Boss, if we go on like this, we are very understaffed, one of us is almost three people, and the Amengual Group is asking us for something as trivial as buying a lunchbox! What a bully! Mica couldnt help but feel anger in her heart, but she contained her emotions and remained calm in the face of the big picture. Okay, stopining, Ill ask you all for a snack and milk teater, its been hard work for everyone, lets all work harder, when the filming is over, everyone will get a bonus this month. The project producer then calmed his anger and sat down to continue recording. Mica walked over to the Amengual Groups side and asked the staff, Wheres your producer? I had too much milk tea and went to the bathroom. Good thing her staff is too busy to take a sip of water, while those of the Amengual Group do nothing but eat and drink. It would be a lie to say that we are not angry. When the Amengual Group producer returned, Mica said, with a smile on her face, Producer Mascorro is very tired and has a bad stomach, why dont I go buy him some medicine to speed up the work process? After being stunned by Micas serious and flirtatiousments, producer Mascorro looked at Mica and said, Mr. Esequiel, I know yourpany is in a hurry to produce results, but a variety show of this magnitude cannot be rushed, slow work makes fine work. Mr. Esequiel, you should also give your staff a break, like us at Grupo Amengual, we never squeeze our staff and there are very few times that we stay upte at night recording desperately. Mica gritted her teeth, but without showing her face, she swam, Okay, someday Ill get lessons from your president Nico on how to get through the production cycle without squeezing the staff through the entire production cycle. The producer, Yan, justughed indifferently, unafraid of Micas threats. Mica should have thought of that. If the Amengual Group employees didnt have someone behind them, they wouldnt have dared to be so arrogant, risking dys in their work, and they wouldnt be able to pay for the breach of contract, but Nico did. Soon after, a voice came from the set: Mr. Nico is here for a visit! Hes brought a lot of good stuff. When Campoverde entered the set with a cart of food and drink, the Amengual Group crew jumped up and went to get their food. The staff on this side of Walk Media is being squeezed, panting and working, looking at the Amengual Group employees with a look that could kill them. The atmosphere and order of work on the set waspletely disrupted. Nico stood out in the crowd with all his coolness, and Mica saw it at once. Between them, separated by a tide of people. Mica looked across the room at him and made a call. Here Nico, when he saw the caller ID, the corners of his lips ticked slightly without moving, the curve was small and subtle, he answered without slowing down, brought the phone to his ear and picked it up, looking across the room at her as well. The hustle and bustle of the set. Mica says, I dont mind that President Nico wants to raise pigs, but this show is a traveling production with the Amengual Group, and the money for the production of the show does note out of his pocket. Our staff is not cattle ranchers and will only do the work assigned to us, if we do the work, President Nico will take it on himself! Mica uttered a stern word in a cold voice. But Nico asks, Have you eaten? irrelevant topic. The man looked across the room at her somewhat dazed and disgusted face and said, How can you work hard if you dont eat well? Eat with me and Ill get you moving. I ate. Mica blurted out the sentence indifferently. Nico wasnt buying it, Lies. He saw her frown and Nico frowned slightly as he said over the phone, Turn right. Mica wrinkled her nose, Doing what?. But still, subconsciously, he turns to the right. Its a ss mirror. Nico prodded, The face as white as a female ghost, and this is what it looks like after a good meal?. Too much base. nico She was about to get angry when Nico, for his part, had beeped and hung up. Mica turned to look. Nicos face was cold as he spoke to producer Mascorro, who was sitting in front of the camera, who immediately put down the lunchbox in his hand, pped his hand to the crew and shouted, Stop eating! Get to work! Finish your work before you eat! How can you eat when youre all so fat? Producer Mascorro grabbed another loudspeaker and yelled, Wheres the field control? Dead! Get over there and help!Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. The staff on the traveling media side gaped open-mouthed. Crikey, whats going on? Theyve finally found his conscience! Mica saw Nico cross the crowd ande this way. Mica stood there with a vague cramp in her belly, not knowing if it was physical or mental. When Aida, the assistant, approached, her eyes widened and she was shocked to see a bunch of red blood stains on Micas light dress and said, Boss. what Aida is standing behind Mica, trying to cover herself as much as possible. Mica was too busy to know what was going on, let alone the little abdominal cramps like that, which had urred off and on since the abortion. Mica turned to look at Aida, Whats wrong?. Behind her, a tall, erect body suddenly enveloped her, followed by a weight on her shoulders. A ck mens wool coat, which was long and covered the awkwardness of her skirt, was draped over her. Aida leaned close to Mica and whispered in her ear, Jefa, you have your period. Mica was stunned. Nico stood behind her, looked at her and said, Ill take you home to rest. Micas dress was dirty and she just wanted to get out of here and change into a clean outfit as soon as possible, so she didnt reply to Nico and just walked quickly to the outside of the outfit. Chapter 1163: Acacia Untold (2) Mica fought the pain in her abdomen and had just reached the elevator door when she was picked up by Nico behind her in a horizontal hug. She is very slight. Tall and always thin. But now, he was lighter than ever, so light that her heart ached. Its all his fault and he knows it. Mica frowned and red at him, Put me down. A man who has lost blood still has the strength to scream? More than that, I still have the strength to p you, believe it or not, put me down. No release. Nico was also stubborn. In a fit of pent-up anger or impulse, Mica pped him across the face again. Snap. A crisp, hard p. Nico didnt react with any difort, his face was as expressionless as if the p hadnt hit him in the face, still holding her in his arms as he stepped into the elevator. Aida, who had chased him to the entrance of the elevator to hand him his things, gaped at the scene. Shit, shit, what rtionship does the owner have with President Nico? The boss had the audacity to p President Nicos face in a dignified manner and he didnt even raise an eyebrow. This unbelievable news! Campoverde walked over, looked at the closed elevator doors and said to Aida, Is that a shock? Do you think Mr. Nico wouldnt frown if your boss stuck a knife in his heart? Thats all it takes to scare you? Aida cooed, surprised, at the sour, refreshing sensation of eating cantaloupe off her own bosss head. Nico put Mica in the car. Mica has been working as a social animal for quite some time, and her body has long been in an unbearable state. In thest two years, she has returned to average health, and has long been less than she used to be. She clenched her stomach and curled up in the passenger seat, too sore to say a word, let alone disturb Nico. Nico looked at her and unconsciously raised his hand to touch her, but realized something and pulled her back from the middle of the road. Mica turned her back on him and shrank back into the car seat, her face haggard. Nico started the car and drove past a pharmacy. Seeing how bad she looked, Nico stopped the car and simply dropped a weak, Wait for me. He then got out of the car and walked into the pharmacy strutting his long legs. I bought painkillers and a bottle of water back. Back in the car, Nico took a painkiller out of the tin wrapper ording to the measurements on the instructions, unscrewed another bottle of mineral water and handed it to her, Take it and youll feel better. Mica didnt move, closed her eyes and said, No. Nicos frown condensed as he pulled her body towards him, Even if you want to be stubborn with me, first look how hard you are now!. Shes not stubborn. Mica averted her gaze slightly, tugging the corners of her lips faintly, sneering, This medicine, after taking too much of it, has long since stopped working on me. Not even the doctor could do anything about it. Nico, slightly dazed and momentarily confused, said, Go to the hospital. Micaughed lightly, her look carried a hint of sarcasm: If you go to the hospital for menstrual pain during your period, do you want tough at the doctors big teeth? Even if you go, the doctor can only prescribe painkillers and order you to drink more hot water. Take me home, now I just want to lie down. Nico lowered his posture, his cold, stern voice softened a little and he unconsciously asked, It wasnt like this before, howe you suddenly have menstrual cramps? He remembered that when Mica used to have her period, there was nothing special about it, and it would never be as painful and fragile as it was now, her face as white as if it was about to break. The warm street light outside the car window, through a little dappled light in, wrapped her face bloodless half light half dark, she curved her lips, clear and emotionless gaze look at him, said a fact: not suddenly like this, Nico. two years ago the root of the disease, when I hate you, also this kind of pain, the doctor said, can never get better. Nicos gaze wavered and suddenly wanted to run away the moment he looked at her direct gaze. And yet there was no ce to hide the guilt in those eyes. A lump rose in his throat and his muffled voice apologized, Mica youre sorry. Dont tell me youre sorry, like its my fault Im not saying its okay. nico, dont tell me youre sorry because Im not going to give you any forgiveness in response.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Nico swallowed saliva, How can you stop hating me so much? Mica smiled with her lips and said in a faint voice, Like the child that died in my womb. A life for a life, unless I die. She said it lightly, but every word was hatred for him to the bone and blood. Nico clenched his fists, the corners of his eyes scarlet as he watched the shadows of the trees looming over the windshield, his body chilled and his blood clotted and seized. He never thought that one day, he and Mica, would reach this point where there would never again be a chance between them and he would be sentenced to death for her. Mica spoke superficially, When I arrived in Ennd, I had this pain every night, one day it hurt so much that I called Dario to take me to the hospital, I never thought it would hurt so much that I couldnt stay awake, the doctor said it was a mental pain, it wouldnt get better if I couldnt loosen the knot, medication wouldnt help much. I will always remember you forcing me to give blood to my enemy while our baby, was slowly dying inside me, it hurt too much Nico, I couldnt let it go. Why did you choose to punish me this way? You locked me in the attic and ignored me, all of which I could tolerate, and I thought one day you would get over it, but why did you choose to do it this way? Even though you imprisoned me and tortured me, I kept secretly hoping you would set off fireworks for me. That Christmas Eve night, I waited all night, I knew I couldnt wait, but I still wanted to wait. You dont know how happy I would have been then, trapped in the little garret, if you had held me then and called me Mica, even though I was sad, I would have persevered. If you hadnt forced me to give Kemena a blood transfusion, I think I probably would have wanted to stay with you even though I was broken. Nico, how about you show me what I have to do to not hate you after you killed me once? Nico stiffened and turned his head to look at her, and Mica smiled slightly, her face covered with transparent tears. Nico didnt even, dare to look her in the eyes again, and only spoke hoarsely, If hating me makes you feel better, so be it. She was covered in bruises, physical and mental, all of them caused by him. But Mica had a trace of kindness left for him after all. He didnt tell her that since the day of her miscarriage, she was unfit to be a mother. All thanks to him. Mica closed her eyes, hopelessly thinking that this was a secret he wouldnt know for the rest of his life because, well, he didnt have to know. Enough pain. Her life is too messy to love anyone else. He just wanted to hurry up and get it over with. Chapter 1164: Love goes to the bone (1) Mica, all weak, returned to the Bayside and leaned against the back of the door, unable to calm her emotions for long. A lighter cohabitation? She couldnt. With Nico, you either love or hate, the only thing you cant do is be emotionless. Inside, the room is warm, but Micas hands and feet are as cold as if her blood were clotted. Malia has fallen asleep. Hud is still ying with Lego and waiting for Mica toe home. Hud walked up to Mica, hesitantly froze at the sight of Micas red eyes and asked with concern, Aunt Mica, whats wrong? Mica sniffled and forced a smile, Its nothing, itste, go to bed. Hud obeyed with an oh and went to his room. Hud looked out the window, down in the cell block, a long, long, pantingly erect, very striking, ck male figure had been standing below, on that cobblestone floor, lowering his face slightly, looking up from time to time, pacing back and forth, kicking at the stones, with and without, at his feet. Boring and full of decay. But always, never leave. Hud had seen this man before, in the popr bookstore. Although he was superficial in Chinese and could not fully understand the conversation between Mica and this man at the time, he could sense from Micas tone that Aunt Mica and this man were at odds. Downstairs, Nico stops for a moment, bends down for a moment and plucks the grass from thewn. The spring chill of the night was still cold. Nico had his hands tucked into the pockets of his suit pants, his long, well-proportioned legs raised, kicking boredly at the small stones on the ground. Stubborn as a teenager. This is his paranoia, knowing he wont be able to wait, but he keeps waiting. Aqua Blue Sky is a high-endmunity, so property management and security is very responsible. When I see people in the neighborhood that I dont know well, I say a few words of greeting as a matter of routine. The security guard, who didnt know Nico, yelled at him, Hey, what are you doing standing there sneaking around, dont you want to go home at night and do something bad? Nicos face was sullen but calm, even as he returned, Waiting for your wife. Hearing this, the security guard looked at him with pitying eyes and said, How handsome, and your wife is also a cruel one to take you to freeze in the middle of the night. Nico, not knowing what emotion he had, threw out, I dont me her, its my fault. He seemed to be talking to the security guard, and to himself. Its good to know your mistakes. The security guard said with relief. Nico thought: But Im afraid Mica will never forgive him again. Even now, while he is here, I fear he has be a burden to her. Nico suddenly lifted his steps toward the car and dropped a hurried, Im sorry. In the corners of his eyes, there was a hidden scarlet, disheveled and determined. The security guard froze, only to see that Nico had already climbed into his car and driven away. That night, Nico drove his car into the countryside, driving as fast as he could, with no regard for life or death. He smoked a trail of cigarette butts and coughed loudly into his chest with several throat clears. But he is not sick, he is not hurt. The end is forever indebted to Mica. Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. The internship student variety quiz show, which began airing, became an instant hit on the Inte and online broadcasting tforms. The topic of the internship program is a resident Twitter hotspot. Once the production got off to a good start, Mica gradually let go of the project and handed it over to her managers. Mica moved on to other projects. At the morning meeting, Mateo suggested that he wanted to purchase the intellectual property for the work of the most popr metaphysical author of the moment, Mishi Town. Three Stone Towns Yellow Springs series, which was on the Writers Hurun list this year, is this years mostmercially impactful IP right. But so far, no mediapany has bought the Yellow Springs series. Because the game rights, film and TV rights and various rights derived from the Yellow Springs series are still in the hands of Mishi Citys own authors. Mishi is a proud and withdrawn man who rarelymunicates with the outside world, even after his work became a hit. I have been told that he still lives in seclusion in a small cabin in the mountains, bought a small self-built cabin and is isted from the world, building his own metaphysical world and works on his books. It is doubtful that he can be found in person. Mica has heard of the Yellow Springs series, and Pastora has been following the serial for years, without ever finishing it. The Yellow Springs series is a serialized series, with three books published so far, and I hear there is a fourth and a fifth, and themercial value and profits from both the game rights and the anime and movie rights are unparalleled. If they had been able to buy the rights to the Yellow Springs series, their littlepany would have been pretty busy this year just with the film and TV rights to the Yellow Springs series. Its just that, with the Yellow Springs series being so hot, more bigpanies are going to buy it, and Mishi Town hasnt agreed to any, so they surely wont give ourpany a face, oh, and besides, we dont have an advantage over Daddy Golden in terms of royalties. Mica reflected, The rights fee is easy to negotiate, after taking the rights of Yellow Springs series, we can create a wave of momentum to attract a new round of investment, it is not a problem. Im afraid its not easy to find him, but he is a very reserved person. During the meeting, Micas phone rang and she looked down to see it was Nico. Mica hesitated for a moment and refused to listen. She looked at her colleague and said, Leave me the task of finding the town of Tres Piedras, I happen to be a little tired these days and would like to take a walk out of town. Ness! The boss is a sure hit! Mica smiled, Meeting adjourned. Mica grabbed the papers and the phone, left the conference room in faith and returned to her office when Nicos call came in again. Mica declined to answer and let the phone ring. Finally, Mica turned off her phone. Esteban returned home and gave the tube of hallucinogen to Nico. Nico gave it to a friend who was into ingredient research, and the results showed that it was the sameplex ingredient as the one injected into Micas body two years earlier. Nico made several calls to Mica and when he finally called, the phone was off. In Nicos ears, Estebans words echoed over and over again. This drug, which is very effective in hallucinogenic effects, has the characteristic that once the dose is too high, it will make the person faint and weak, and he will enter a dream world that is so incredibly real that I am afraid that in that situation of weakness, it is impossible to do anything that is really actionable. In any case, it would be an all-too-realistic imaginary picture in the brain. It would leave the injector convinced of the imagination. So, at that time, Mica and Dario, had no substantial rtionship. In Nicos heart, the dull ache was unbearable. Fate has a way of ying with people. When he was convinced that he wanted to marry Mica for the rest of his life, he received the most exciting blow, and now, when Mica tells him that it hurts too much to give him forgiveness, he finally lets go of his paranoia, wants her to feel better and lets her go. But now, the truth from two years ago surfaces again. It was as if another invisible thread had grown between him and Mica, tugging and tangling together. That thread, once cut by him, with his own hands. Unless he dies, Mica says. Nico looks at the flimsy pages of theposition proofs and decides to leave all decisions in her hands. This time, what he says is what he gets. He is no longer pushy or paranoid. Obsessed and bent on causing her distress, Nico is no longer willing to give up. His eyes were deep and determined as he stepped on the gas and drove to Walking Media. Chapter 1165: Love goes to the bone (2) After looking at all the relevant information about the town of Tres Piedras that she found on her tablet, Mica immediately asked Aida to book a flight to D-town. D City is a mountain town with beautiful mountains and the people of Tres Piedras actually reside in the small town of D City. Aida booked a ticket for the fastest flight to City of D. Boss, I booked a ticket for today at 5pm, you should pack your bags and get ready to leave, Im afraid Im going to miss my flight. Mica nodded and tucked the tablet and prepared papers and contracts into herrge bag and indicated, Ill probably be gone for at least a week, so if anything happens in the office, feel free to contact me. Okay,e on boss! Aida waved cheerfully. Mica smiled and carried her purse and the small suitcase she had packed to the elevator and headed for the subway garage on the negative first floor. Before starting the car, Mica unconsciously nced again at the phone she had turned off in her hand. She picked it up, pressed the power button and, after half a second, put it back in her purse. Forget it, Ill have to turn my phone off even if I get on theer. Turning it on is just an added annoyance. The rtionship with that man long ago fell into a heavenly crack that will probably take a lifetime to fill. Mica started the car and the white Porsche pulled out of the parking lot. No sooner had this white Porsche pulled out than a silver-gray Bugatti pulled into Walking Medias subway parking garage. Nico, pinching the kraft paper bag, stepped onto the elevator from the negative first floor and was stopped by the receptionist. Who are you looking for, sir, do you have an appointment? Im an old acquaintance of yours Windy and Im looking for her for something. You have an appointment then? Nico has an air of sophistication and looks like a man in high office, but the girl at the front desk is very bossy and wont let anyone through. Nico, tall and with sharp dark eyes, nced inside the office and walked in with a kraft paper bag in his hand, ignoring the receptionist. Sir, you cante in without an appointment! Sir Aida bumped into Nico, who burst into the office, President Nico?. Nico was slightly impressed with this Aida and asked with a slight frown, Where is your boss?. Aida held up her coffee and said, My boss just left on a business trip and the man has gone to the airport, President Nico if there is anything I can pass on to Before Aida could finish her sentence, Nico interrupted her and asked, Where is he going on business? D. City, Aida said, and immediately covered her quick mouth. It looks like hes leaking trade secrets If President Nico had also rushed to D-town to look for the town of Three Rock to sign up for the Yellow Springs series, it would have been a big mistake. Aida tried to say something more circumspect, but Nico had already turned around and left the office. Oh no, President Nico is not going to cut it!N?velDrama.Org owns this text. A rtionship is a rtionship, but a businesspetition is a businesspetition Bosses dont fall for President Nicos beauty ploy! Nico caught up with me all the way. The airport was so crowded that Nico was tall and leggy, but he had to wander around the huge airport for half a day before he could reach the long queue outside the waiting area. Mica is checking her ticket, ready to go in. Mica! Mica thought she heard things in her ears and ignored the voice until, once again, the familiar anxious voice rang out, Mica! It was then that she turned her head to look. Nico stood there, his chest heaving and heaving, his gaze fixed on her in a deep, concentrated stare. I have something important to tell you. He was in such a hurry to get there, he shouldnt lie. Mica stepped out of line with her ticket and ID and asked, as she approached Nico, Whats up? Nico handed her the kraft paper bag he was holding. What is it? Nico looked at her with Savannas gaze and said, Open it, the potion you were injected with two years ago, Ive discovered its a hallucinogenic agent, an overdose will make the person hallucinate, but it will also cause ckouts and weakness. Mica vaguely sensed something, but Nicos words were half understood, and her fingers, which had opened the kraft paper bag, trembled unconsciously. What does it mean? What I mean is that you and Dario, at the time, had no substantial rtionship, simply the drug effects of this tube of hallucinogens triggered an overly realistic brain image, so that both you and Dario thought you were having real sex. Mica looked at theplicated list of ingredients and listened to Nicos exnation, the corners of her lips curling up as she smiled. Theugh was mocking to the extreme. Mica looked at him with a slightly red smile at the corners of her eyes and asked, I mean, from start to finish, I havent physically cheated on you, nor have I betrayed you. However, do I carry that trumped up usation that I was forced by you to give Kemena a blood transfusion and an abortion? Nicos throat flipped and his eyes blinked several times, not daring to look at her. The guilt, bone-deep, was so deep that he no longer knew the wrong ce. Is. Nico looked at her and returned the word. Mica cupped thoseb forms and fought the waves of shock that shook her heart, clenching her fists and ring at Nico angrily. Then whats the point of telling me this, you didnt force me to give Kemena a blood transfusion, or you didnt abort our baby? Nico stood there, his face cold and tense, saying nothing, unable to give words. Are you telling me this to say that it was a misunderstanding and that the hurt between us can end? Mica looked at him ridiculously. Nicos thin lips twitched as he slowly reached out for her hand and took her husky voice as he said, Mica, I want to spend my life making it up to you, and I want you to give me that chance. Mica pped his hand away, also throwing all the reports in her hand to the floor. But I dont want to! Nico,te and deep love is lighter than grass! Nicos hand, which hung helplessly by the side of his pants, he wanted to reach out to hold her again, but he had lost his strength. Because, he didnt deserve it. Mica, her eyes reddening, fulminated at him with a single word: Nico, leave me alone, Im tired. Dont bother. Ever resigned, Nico unwisely pulled Mica into his arms as he turned around, with such force that Mica couldnt break free. He hugged her tightly, as if he wanted to strangle her in his bones and blood, to melt into one, and bent over her shoulder, closing his eyes Savanna said, Mica, I cant do it. I cant do without seeing her again. She thought Nico couldnt leave her when she was dead. Now that she knew she was alive and well, how could she leave him? Mica curved her lips, smiled and said cruelly, Theres nothing you cant do, youll always get used to it, Nico, please let me go, every time I see you, its nothing but a heavy gash in my heart. It turned out to be a very painful thing to watch. But you said you still loved me. Mica whispered softly in his ear, I cant deny that I still love you now, but I can still say goodbye to you, I miss you, but Im also d that moving forward in life I wont see you again. Nico stiffened, his blood seemed to freeze into ice at that moment, freezing his internal organs into a basement. A momentary plunge into despair. He let it out slowly and slowly, not wanting to think about it again. He wasnt about to hurt her again. Mica turned decisively and walked into the waiting room. Nico was alone in the lobby of a crowded airport, he had lost the person he loved the most and was covering his face helplessly, like a child. He wanted to beg, but he wasnt even ready to beg. That is the deepest, most unworthy indignity. Chapter 1166: This love is hard to dispel (1) Micas eyes are red, but her stride is quick and determined as she walks toward the door. Once on the ne, Mica sat in business ss for a long while with no peace of mind. Until a girl next door ran up to her with a Proid camera in her arms and handed her a picture. Mica was slightly stunned and raised her eyes to the picture. In the photo, which shows her and Nico embracing at the airport, the photographer has captured the light and angle so well that the photo is narratively beautiful. The girl smiled and exined, Sorry, I bumped into them by chance and thought they were cute, so I took a picture of them. Mica looked at the photograph in her hand, her lips pale and helpless as she smiled. This, Im afraid, was thest time she and Nico hugged. Seeing Micas silence, the girl asked worriedly, Youre not going to be mad at me for stealing film, are you? Mica smiled slightly and shook her head, No thanks, Ill take the picture, its a good shot. Really? The girl smiled happily, Im going to Desta City this time to pick up some scenery, I heard that the mountains are beautiful there in D City and the scenery is gorgeous, so I wanted to take more pretty pictures. Mica said nothing more. The girl was youthful, pretty and lively, she sat next to Mica and always tried to engage her in conversation. The girl looked at her a couple of times, like a little fan seeing her idol, Youre very pretty. Youre very handsome too. Mica was depressed and had little desire to talk. The girl, apparently overly curious, asked with concern, May I take the liberty of asking, were you parting with the man in the photo? Mica froze for a moment and, without denying it, said, Sort of. The girl said sadly, But you looked so good together, and it was so sad to see you leave. I stood there and couldnt help but stare at you for a long time, hey my mentor was right, the airport has witnessed more true love than a wedding hall, and the walls of the hospital operating room door have heard more heartfelt prayers than a church. Mica, seeing how insightful she is at such a young age, cant help but say, But the hug at the airport may be thest one, and most prayers at the hospital donte true. Love is also a joke. Mica stifled augh and tears also slipped from the corners of her eyes. There is no emotion harder thanughing and crying. The girl, however, said firmly and calmly, But the earth is round, and if we love each other enough, we will surely meet again. Sister, you are so pretty, who would forgive you for crying. Mica smiled again through her tears and said, Thank you. Mica arrived in D City and hired a cab to Xiantan Vige, Qiangruo County. It is a scenic and colorful ride. Full of vibrant greenery, the cab passes reservoir after reservoir, the air is cool and cloudless, a particrly good ce for a vacation. No wonder the president of the Three Stones City lives here, creating here, deep in the heart of the heart of the city, quiet and beautiful like being in a paradise. Qiangruo County is very small, and in a short time to reach the entrance of Xantan Town. The cab stopped, Beauty, we have arrived at Xian Tan vige, you can enter through this vige entrance. Yes, thank you. Mica walks into the vige with her bag and small suitcase. The vige is a tourist center and the vis in the vige have a uniform Japanese style. Mica looked at the specific address of Mishi vige that she had found in the information and went from house to house. 101 Sendan Vige. This is the ce. Mica puts down her suitcase and goes upstairs to knock on the door. After knocking for a long time, azy young man with ck-rimmed sses came out of the house, stretched and sleepy-eyed, and opened the door. Who is it? Hello, are you a Three Stone Town author? The boy raised an eyebrow, Uh huh, Im Bernardo Montenegro, which one are you? Mica pulled a business card out of her purse and handed it to him, saying, Im Jimena, the head of Walking Media Pictures, and Im visiting to talk to you about the intellectual property rights to your Yellow Springs series Not for sale. As soon as Bernardo learned that the other party was from a mediapany, he dropped it and mmed the door shut with a loud bang. Mica ate a closed door. Mica was also prepared for a long psychological battle and was in no hurry to go downstairs when the door opened again. Bernardo stood up and said arrogantly, Tomorrow morning at seven oclock,e wake me up to write, and by your good looks, Ill give you a chance to behave yourself. Mica was stunned and a little puzzled. What, you dont even have the good will to buy my rights? Mica smiled, Of course not, Ill be sure toe tomorrow morning at seven oclock to wake you up to write. Bernardo mmed the door shut again. Mica, however, had a glimmer of confidence. At least there was a ray of light in a life full of disappointments. Mica is staying at a vacation B&B in the town of Sendan.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Tired from a long day of travel. After a miscarriage two years ago, my strength and energy were not as good as before, and when traveling long distances, I tended to tire easily. The town of Sendan is very quiet and so is the interior of the B&B rooms. The quiet Mica is lost. Mica turned on the B&B TV and nonchntly set it, and went to the bathroom to put the water in the bathtub, intending to take a soak. On the television, the current weather in the town of Sendan was broadcasting. Blue to red storms are expected locally in the next week, which could easily causendslides, so please try to stay outdoors and travel safely in the near future The next morning, Mica appeared promptly at Vi Bernardos door. Bang, bang, bang! Mica knocked loudly on the door. Bernardo climbed into his pajamas with his head cocked to one side and opened the door, My God, you have to be so punctual, Im sleepy. Mica followed her inside, saw the floor littered with books and manuscripts, had nowhere to put her feet and said in disgust, You live in a dump?. Mica then bent down to help him pick up the books and manuscripts on the floor. Bernardo ran back to bed and fell hopelessly asleep on his back, muttering, At nine oclock, tell me to get up and code. Mica walked over and, without further ado, lifted Bernardos nkets and said coldly, Since Ive been told to get up at seven, dont procrastinate until nine, catch up on todays manuscript while you think clearly in the morning so you can get an early nights rest tonight. Mica dominantly dragged Bernardo out of bed, Finish writing before you go to sleep!. Bernardo freaks out, Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! You damn woman! I should never have given you a chance. Itste! Mica went downstairs, nced into the kitchen and asked, Do you want breakfast?. !!! Is this woman still cooking breakfast? Eat! Bernardo gave a tented tug and got out of bed. Mica prepared an omelet, boiled a dumpling and heated a ss of milk on the stove and ced it in front of Bernardo, saying with an expressionless face, Eat breakfast and catch up. Im going for a runter, and when I get back from my run, I want to see you sitting at yourputer already working. Bernardo clutched his forehead and was about to curse when Mica had already gotten up, dressed in a running suit and running shoes, and headed for the door. Im going to be bothering you like this every day these days, you better behave yourself. This woman is horrible! Bernardo red at the slender, upright back and stuffed a bun into his mouth with hatred. Mica returned from her run and Bernardo was already sitting at hisputer, concentrating on his article. Reassured by this, Mica said, Im going to order lunch, shall I order one for you too?. As Bernardo wrote, she said, Give me a pickled fish with more pickled vegetables. Yes, no problem. At noon, Mica brought a meal to Bernardos house. After a full meal, Bernardo said contentedly, Its been a long time since Ive finished a days worth of scripts so early. Mica teased him, Are all you writers such bad procrastinators? Do you stay upte and get up early, living the life of a vampire for too long to eat? Bernardo justified it by saying, What do you know, a long stay is not a stay, I can sleep eight or nine hours a day too. Hey,e out with me this afternoon for a walk. Mica said, Sure, where to? Ive been here for over two years and theres a lot to see, but I have to write every day and I dont have time to go out, so join me in another city this afternoon. Mica took a sip of water and couldnt help but let out augh, And you have the nerve to say you dont have time? Do you have a car? Ill be your driver. That he must. In the afternoon, Mica drove the car and sailed with Bernardo out of the town of Sendan to another town. The weather was bad, with many leaden clouds gathering overhead, dark and overpowering, and it was about to change. Mica said worriedly, Its not a good day, letse back earlyter. Bernardo, who is at heart more spontaneous and whimsical, said, If the weather is bad, its bad. I finished writing my manuscript today, so I have to be outside and have a good time. Dont worry so much about it. Mica didnt say another word to spoil her fun. In the evening, Mica and Bernardo were having dinner at a cottage in a mountain tea ntation when, sure enough, it was pouring rain. The rain was so heavy that it was a bit unsettling. A local news message popped up on Micas phone. Xiantan vige has been hit by heavy rains and there is andslide, we cant go back tonight. Bernardo looked out the window at the heavy rain and said, Luckily there is a ce to stay at this farm, so we will stay here tonight. Mica couldnt help but worry, With all this rain, I wonder if we will suffer here too. Bernardo said shrewdly, Why, life and death have a destiny. If there is andslide on this mountain too, it means that the destiny is for you and me to die here. We cant go down anyway, so instead of worrying about that, its better to eat and drink well than to starve to death. Mica leaned out of the window, looking at the dark and rainy sky, and for a moment she wanted to leave ast message. But what was written in thatst note, and to whom. At that moment, what came to mind was Nico. Its nighttime. Nico tossed and turned in bed, sleepless. Campoverdes phone rings and Nico picks it up. Hey, Mr. Nico, the ce the wife went to is Sendan Vige in Qiangruo County? Sensing something, Nico frowned slightly and asked, Whats the matter? I just saw the news saying that the ce in Xian Tan vige had a very seriousndslide due to the strong red storm that caused andslide, I wonder if thedy Book me a ticket to D City now! But No buts! Before Campoverde could finish his sentence, Nico had already hung up the phone, quickly got up, changed his clothes and headed for the airport. On the way, Nico anxiously called Mica, but the other partys cell phone, which never received a signal. Chapter 1167: This love is hard to dispel (2) The mid-level cottage is a dining-only ce, not a B&B inn, so rooms are limited, with only two rooms avable to outsiders other than those used by the cottage owner for his own lodging. One of the rooms, upied by a young couple who hade to rest on their honeymoon, was not expecting a sudden downpour of red. There was also a room that had been hired by Mica and Bernardo. Bernardo was considered a big client of Micas, so Mica was polite and asked the cottage owner to give her two extra thickforters and to make bunk beds on the floor, saying, You sleep on the bed, Ill sleep on the floor. Bernardo was a real find. This woman, instead of being shy, was very open. Hey, I say youre being disrespectful too! Mica looked at him incredulously, What more do I have to do to respect you if youve given up your bed? I mean, I am at least a beautiful, beautiful man, and you dont blush, so at least be shy, dont you feel honored and shy to be in the same room with this author? Mica looked at him with the look of a child and said, A pregnant and divorced woman, what do you want to be pampered for? Besides, its just like the model of a youth hostel, you sleep in the top bunk, I sleep in the bottom bunk, fully clothed, whats there to be afraid of. Have you been pregnant and divorced? Bernardo looked at her incredulously and growled, I didnt expect you to make up a story at the drop of a hat, if yourpany went bankrupt, you could have money to follow me and write a novel. Bernardo had showered and came out in his pajamas to see Mica walking around the house holding her cell phone from time to time. Bernardo wiped his head as he asked, What are you doing? Im looking for a signal, I just checked my email and found an urgent matter at work that I need to take care of and would like to contact a colleague at work. Bernardoughed at her, You, woman, youre quiet, I thought you were in a hurry to find a signal for fear of dying here trying to call for help, but it turns out finding a signal is for work. Hey, has it ever been said that you really do look like a cold working machine?. There is. So theres someone who sees things the same way I do. You. Bernardo: The cell phone towers on the hill were disrupted by heavy rains, the wi-fi inside the house had long since been disconnected, and even the cell phone trafficwork had be a 1Gwork, asionally going empty. It was difficult to jump to the 2Gwork when a call suddenly came in. Caller ID, Dario. Mica answered, Hello, Dario? Dario, over there, asked worriedly, I heard from Aida that you went to Ciudad de D to get Bernardos rights signed, there was a big storm and a mudslide, where are you now, are you okay? No, Im fine. Im stuck in a farmhouse halfway to Holly Hill with Bernardo and Im fine, I just dont know when this heavy downpour will stop.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. As soon as Micas words were out of her mouth, the phone signal cut out again and the call emitted a zipping sound that soon forced her to hang up. No more signal. Bernardo said, Dont lose your breath, the mountain towers are broken, this is half way up, six hundred meters above sea level, it is very possible to pick up the signal at the foot of the mountain, you better wait until it stops raining. Mica was standing by the closet, fiddling with her lowered phone, when a sudden darkness came over her and a tall figure enveloped her. She frowned slightly and looked at Bernardo, ? Bernardo had one arm, resting on the cab behind her, in a punching position. Bernardo is 57, but Mica is also tall, and Mica raises her eyes slightly to meet his, clean. Bernardo, with his ck-rimmed sses off, does look like aic book guy, not the writer Mica expected him to be, as she thought male writers were more talented because of their homespun writing. Bernardo looked at her with downcast eyes and asked, Did you feel your heart racing? No. Bernardo reluctantly shifted to a position closer to the wall, How about this?. no. Bernardo hated her insides, You really are a cold working machine! Im so handsome and you dont even react? Mica looked at him dubiously, What reaction should I have?. Bernardo tossed aside the towel he was wiping his head with, Look at being a single mother-fetus like this!. Mica bit her lower lip, speechless. When Nico arrived in Qiangruo County, the town of Xiantan was closed. Nico rented a car and drove to Sendan vige in the wind and rain. Outside the vige, there is a police superintendent keeping the peace, inside the rescue teams areing and going from the vige and outside the vige is full of ambnces. Nico, at a whirlwind pace, ran up to the entrance of the vige, grabbed a member of the rescue team and asked, Has there been any sign of Mica? Who is Mica, is there a picture? There are many injured, can you show me a picture of her. Nico pulled a photo of Mica from his phone, Have you seen her? Shes so pretty, youll remember her at a nce, you wont stop seeing her!. The civil servant frowned and thought, and Nico looked at him pleadingly, hoping he would remember, even a little. No! I really havent seen it! Nico looked back inside the vige and asked, Are there any more wounded inside? Yes, theres still one party that hasnt been saved. As soon as the words were out of his mouth, Nico grabbed a helmet from the humble table next to him and ran around the yellow caution banner in the pouring rain and into the vige. Hey! Its dangerous in there! Hey! But no matter how much the staff behind him shouted to discourage him, Nico didnt turn around. From the moment he knew Mica was alive, Nico vowed to himself that in this life he would keep her safe and sound, whether she hated him or not, whether she wanted to be with him or not, he wanted her to live, and that was that. Mica! Mica! Mica! Nico searched and screamed all the way, his voice dry and hoarse, but still screaming at the top of his lungs. Mica! Mica! Mica Nico went one by one to see the wounded being carried out on stretchers by the paramedics, but none of them were his Mica. Mica! Mica! Nico screamed so loud her throat was about to be ripped out, and the cold, sharp rain mixed with small hailstones hit her face. Help help me A thin female voice came from under arge rock off to the side, and a slender white arm rose weakly and came to rest in Nicos line of sight. Nico pushed the huge boulder so hard that his palm was bloodied by the sharp edges, but he dared not rest for a second. Ah-! Nico pushed his mouth away and rushed to see the injured woman trapped under it. Not Mica. Desperation, celebration. Never before had two great contrasting emotions rushed through the body in such a heartbreaking contradiction. Nico walked deeper into town, mud and rain mingling and sshing on his otherwise clean, dusty, wind and rain covered pants and shirt. Their eyes are full of scruffiness, covered in sweat and rain, but when you look at them, they are all desperate. Mica, where, exactly, are you? Nico did not want to rest and went deeper into the vige. The vige of Xiantan depends on the mountains, and the vige backs onto rolling hills with steep terrain, and is subject to small mudslides and wind and rain all year round, but it also feeds the whole vige because of the visitors brought by the beauty of the mountains. The road is rough and Nico is running. He feared that Mica might not be able to wait for help. The incessant downpour, crashing into Nicos eyes, felt like pins and needles, and the exposed skin, already frozen and stiff, had no body heat. Smallndslides, which continue to ur with heavy rains. The rescue team evacuated everyone in the danger zone, but Nico was the only one who went in without conviction. He was afraid, afraid that Mica would be trapped here. On the mountain, a rock suddenly rolled in Nicos direction, falling as fast and hard as the order of death Chapter 1168: It comes from the storm (1) The rain first breaks. The signal tower line on the hill finally connected. Micas cell phone has a signal. There are countless missed calls from Nico in Missed Calls. Nico wouldnt have called her so many times for no reason. Mica calls again. But on the other end of the phone, there has been no answer. Duh duh duh duh. The sound of beep after beep makes Mica feel vaguely anxious. There seems to be some bad omen. Mica couldnt get through to Nico and, after a moments hesitation, she called Campoverde. When Campoverde got the call, thank goodness, Im d youre okay, maam, Mr. Nico has gone to Sendam to pick you up! Have you met with Mr. Nico yet? Mica was stunned, What do you mean Nico went to Sendan?. Yes, when Mr. Nico saw the news, he feared that something had happened to his wife in Sendan, so he immediately ran to Sendan. Maam, you havent seen Mr. Nico yet? Mica shook her head, No, I called him and no one answered. Campoverde had a bad feeling, Oh no, Mr. Nico is in trouble in the town of Sendan. Mica smacked her forehead and calmly ordered, Im in a cortijo halfway up Mount Hor, the cable car must be out of service by now, so I cant get Nico down, Campoverde, contact the local rescue team immediately and go to Sendan to look for Nico, make sure you find him and contact me if you hear anything. Okay, take care maam, Ill be in touch soon. Mica hangs up the phone and looks out the window at the first break in the rain, the dark night, the absence of the moon, the wetness of the rain and the cold sting of the fog in the mountains. Mica stands in front of the window holding her cell phone, puzzled, waiting for a message from Campoverde. Bernardo took a nap and found that the woman was still awake, Why are you more of a night owl than me, shit, its two in the morning and youre still awake?. Mica bit the corner of her lip and said decisively, You sleep first, Im going downstairs now, Ill pick you up when Im done. Bernardo scratched his messy hair and looked at her incredulously, Youre crazy! Going down the mountain now? It just stopped raining and the cable car isnt going to work, and youre going down the mountain now? Do you want to die?. Before Bernardo could say anything else, Mica was already hurrying out of the room, mming the door behind her. Fuck, this woman doesnt want to die! Bernardo, still in his pajamas, quickly put on his going out clothes, put on his shoes and ran out to catch up with her. Mica was running at high speed, panting as she made her way to where the cable car brakes were applied. ss house with gond brakes, locked with a chain lock. Mica ran over and banged on the door a few times, the ss door only shook a couple of times and she couldnt hit it. Mica looked at her feet and found a very heavy stone, she picked it up and mmed it hard against the chain lock. The chain lock is sturdy. Mica hit it dozens of times and managed to break the chain lock. The hands glow red. But she didnt bother and went into the ss room to study the cable car brake switch next to the light. The brake switch on this old cable car was simple, with only two switch locks, and Mica didnt think twice about starting the cable car. The cable car slowly glides over the steel line and Mica quickly climbs inside the cable car and closes the door behind her. Bernardo, who had chased him out of the agora, saw Mica already in the cable car, panting. Hey! Come back here! Youre a woman who doesnt want to die! Dangerous! Shit, really! A dawn in the muddy darkness. Theres someone else here! Several chaotic strings of footsteps ran in the direction of the darkness. Nico dodged a rock rolling down the hill, but as a result rolled down the slope, suffering multiple bruises and dropping his cell phone in the grass a short distance away. Nico crouched low to the ground, his long arms outstretched in the grass to reach for the phone that kept ringing. It was Campoverdes call. It took Nico a little effort to get up, and the moment he did, he leaned against arge tree and exhaled loudly. On the phone, Campoverdes voice was ecstatic: Mr. Nico! Mrs. Nico is fine! Shes not in Sendan, where are you and has something happened to her?. Nicos dark eyes shone and he let out a long sigh of relief. Fortunately, shes not in the Sentain. Where is she? Nicos voice was extraordinarily hoarse, his originally low voice had been ragged from yelling at Mica earlier, and at this point, even just speaking softly, his throat felt like it was painfully clogged with ss crumbs. The wife is in a cottage halfway up Mount Holly, the wife says there was nondslide on Mount Holly and shes safe now. Mr. Nico, how are you? Nicos weak and aching arms, braced tightly in the mud, supported his whole tall body as he slowly lifted himself hunched off the ground. A rescue team came running toward him with a stretcher, Hey, youre okay! Nico held up a hand to indicate that he was okay, then shook off the rescue team members surrounding him and walked out of town at a brisk pace. He rolled down the hill to avoid a rock and identally hit his forehead, temporarily cking out for a moment. However, Nicos physical fitness and mercenary stature meant that, even with a slight concussion, he still had wits and enough stamina to stay on his feet. Nico ran out of town, opened the door of the rented car and climbed in, quickly starting it up. Horsham. He was going to meet Mica in Horsham to make sure she was safe. The cable car on the side of Mount Horsham slowly slides down the mountain, and on several asions it gets stuck and gives a violent jolt as it slides back down the mountain. Micas face, devoid of emotion or expression, just clung to the cable cars handrail, her palm mmy and cold. She thought that someone who had died once would not be afraid of death. But at that moment, as he gazed into the deep, dark, bottomless abyss beneath his feet, his heart trembled violently, his heart pounded and he panicked. It turns out that people who view life and death lightly are still fearful when confronted with it. The cable car, all the way to the foot of the mountain. Mica ran out of the cable car and was about to drive Bernardos car to the town of Sendan when a familiar male voice suddenly called out to her. Mica!Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Mica, slightly dazed, looks back to see Dario standing under the light of the cable car pavilion. Dario? Dario walked over to her, grabbed her arm with both hands and asked worriedly, Are you okay? I was negotiating with the staff to get you on the cable car, why did youe down? Its a long story, how did you get here? I came home two days ago and Aida told me you hade to the City of D. I was afraid something had happened to you after I heard about the mudslide in Sendan, so I rushed to look for you. You said you were in Horsham, so I came to Horsham and was d to see that you were well. I was so afraid something had happened to you. Darius hugged Mica anxiously, his brow furrowed and his voice heavy. At that moment, a ck Volkswagen car, sped down the foot of Horsham Hill. Nico jumped out of the car with a jerky movement and ran towards the cable car kiosk, at a fast pace, to stop in the fog and rain. He froze there covered by the wind and rain. His bare face, neck and hands are covered with bruises, mud and rain. A man and a woman embrace after a robbery under the dim, warm porch light. Nothing to do with him. Nico surveyed the scene, the corners of his eyes scarlet, the lump in his throat rolling rapidly, his eyes full of dismay. It turned out that someone, faster than him, was protecting her. Nico stood in the rain and slowly curved his lips. Fortunately, shes safe and alive. Its good that shes alive. Its good that shes alive. As for who was by her side, it didnt matter anymore. Anyone other than him was worthy of being by her side. He just doesnt deserve it. Nico clenched his fist, lowered his eyes, turned away and didnt look forward again. Dizziness. Before his eyes, he seemed to be enveloped in darkness, and the sky swirled before his eyes as he touched things He was also vaguely hallucinating when he heard Mica call out to his back. Nico! Nicoughed derisively, it had to be an illusion. She hated him so much, how could she still, call him. Mica had said she would never see him again. The corners of her eyes, reddened as they are, and tears, rolling from their sockets. The road in front of you shakes like an earthquake. Nico thought, Im afraid hes going to die. Its a good thing hes dead, because if he dies, Mica probably wont hate him anymore. Without looking back, the sky and earth spun before him and Nico fell directly in front of Mica. Nico! Chapter 1169: Comes From the Storm (2) Nico, Nico, Nico In his stupor, it was as if a familiar and pleasant female voice called out to him. It is Mica But the voice was faint and inaudible, both near and far. Mica Mica Mica Nico, who was unconscious, grabbed Micas hand, very tightly.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Mica pursed her lips and frowned as she looked at him, wrenching her hand away several times before pulling it away. Dario leaned against the living room door and asked, What are you going to do with him? This guy is in this state because he went to save you, right?. Mica walked out of the room and calmly said, One life for another. While he was going to Xantan vige to save me, I was taking a chance that the cable car would be hit by a storm and fall off the cliff at any moment. I owe him nothing. Dario looked at the man lying in the hospital bed and said objectively and without emotion, Yes, you owe him nothing, but he still owes you. He will never know the permanent damage you have suffered because of him Before Darios words fell, Mica curved her lips shallowly and said, He doesnt have to know. Darius sighed and said, You still care about him, its not that you think he doesnt need to know, its that you still dont want him to live with the guilt for the rest of his life, Mica, youre so stupid, he hurt you so much, why are you still worried about his feelings? Mica leaned against the hospital wall, one hand nonchntly copying her jacket pocket, and smiled bitterly at Dario. My life is hopeless now, theres no point in bringing him into it, Dario, Ive thought it through, this time when I get back from D-town and buy Bernardos film and TV rights, Ill hand thepany over to the right person and get my grandmothers visa as soon as possible. I will get my grandmothers visa as soon as possible and take her with me to Ennd. Dont you hate it anymore? Mica shook her head, I cant tell the difference, Im so tired I can barely see my own emotions. But I know one thing, if I keep thinking about him, Im really going to fall into the abyss. Ive been hating him for two years and now Im tired, I dont want to love and I dont want to hate. I just want to leave and start a new life properly. Mica looked into Darios eyes and said firmly, Dario, I have never felt so deeply at any time that I really need to start a new life, that I am drowning in this past, which has no end, just an endless tangle of love and hate. Darius pointed across the room, In your new life, without him? How can you call a new life without him and with him? Darius said, Its good to bepletely away from the source of pain, theres nothing wrong with that. After a while, the hospital doctor came to make his rounds. Mica asked the doctor at the door of the ward, Doctor, how is he doing? The doctor said, The CT report of his brain has been released, probably due to the impact there is a slight hemorrhage and concussion inside the skull, but the patients other physical indicators are normal, good health, nothing serious, he just needs to stay in bed for a period of time to recover until the small blood clots in the head are slowly absorbed, they will not leave any seque. Mica nodded, Thank you, doctor. Mica looked at her phone, all the calls Bernardo had made to her. Mica nced inside the room and said, If youre not in a hurry to get back to La Ciudad Santa, please keep an eye on him here for me, I have a problem to solve. I cant guarantee that Nico wont go crazy when he wakes up and doesnt see you. Ill be damned if hes going to be a maniac. Dario said half seriously, half jokingly, and Mica curved her lips and said, Feel free, please. Be careful. Mica nodded slightly and walked out of the hospital at a brisk pace, phone in hand. Nico slept until the next afternoon. He was so tired that he wanted to wake up several times, but he clung to the dream in which Mica called his name over and over again. Such affection goes deep into the bones. When he awoke, Nicos shifting vision revealed Dario sitting next to his hospital bed, nonchntly reading a newspaper. Nico struggled to his feet and frowned at Dario, his voice hoarse to the point of disgust, but hard to conceal, Why you? Dario put down the paper and said, You think I want to keep an eye on you? It was Mica who gave the instructions and instructed me to keep an eye on you until you woke up. Nicos face looked better then, but he had a slight hemorrhage inside his skull and was very gaunt and pale, looking much weaker than usual. Nico shot a parting nce at Dario and asked, Where is he? Who are you asking? Mica, Nico said without smiling. Mica has gone to take care of Bernardo, and now that you are awake and the task I was given by Mica has been sessfullypleted, its time for me to leave. Mica didnt want to see him again, or even look at him, even if to do so she had to order Dario to wait until he himself woke up. Dario got up slowly, chivalrously. Nico made a dry lump in his throat and called out to him with a scowl, Stop! What can I do for President Nico? Dario looked sideways at him, at him. Nico pursed his thin lips and was silent for a long moment, as if he had something to say that was hard to say. Dario said, Since its okay, Im leaving. Dario had just picked up his steps when Nicos husky voice sounded deep behind him, Take care of Mica, dont hurt her like I did, and dont leave her again. Dar ios brow furrowed and an anger slowly rose from his chest. What is this, how can Nico have the nerve to say such things to her? Dario turned around, grabbed Nicos shirt cor and lowered his voice, Who are you to tell me to take care of Mica, I did leave her, and I did cause her pain for me, but I have never done what you have done, ripped out her heart and stomped on it! I have never trampled on Micas dignity, but Nico, what about you? Two years ago you imprisoned her in a ce like that, you crushed her pride and trampled on her dignity, and now you have no right to say such things? Nico didnt deny it, he was disheveled and not angry, his eyes were scarlet at the corners but he said in a pretentious andvish tone, I dont want to say those things to you, please, but if Mica was still willing to see me, why should I beg someone else to take good care of her? Dont I know how to take care of my own wife? Bang! Dario throws a punch and punches Nicos face. Nicos head was deflected by the blow, he was already dizzy from internal bleeding, and when Dario punched him, it buzzed his head. Youd better beat me to death! Only then can you avenge Micas death! If I die, shell forgive me! Anyway, I dont want to live now! Hit me as hard as you can! Come on,e on, hit me here! Dario dragged Nico by the cor of his shirt and held him down, and his fists came up one after another. Each punch a vicious blow. Nico didnt fight back. Dario grabbed his shirt cor, his face red with anger, and cursed through gritted teeth, Nico, do you know what a burden Mica has had because of you? Youve crushed her pride and her dignity, thats all! But why did you force her to give blood to her enemy? Do you know that the blood transfusion two years ago not only caused her to miscarry, but that you also disqualified her from ever being a mother? Nicos eyes twitched and, for a moment, he fell into a basement of ice, all the emotion in his face seizing for an instant. What did you say? Noting Nicos hesitant and stagnant look, Dariusughed sarcastically, Its not like you dont know that Mica has RH negative blood, and that people with panda blood are not suitable to get pregnant in the first ce, because they are prone to hemolysis with the fetus, which can be life-threatening! And you, Nico, didnt mind getting her pregnant and causing her to miscarry! After that blood transfusion and abortion, Mica died nine times, and then she went to Ennd with me, and once, in the middle of the night, when she couldnt stand the pain, she called me and begged me to take her to the hospital Dario bit his lip and looked at Nico angrily, adding, Ive never seen such a fragile Mica, she told me she wanted to die of pain! I always thought that a girl as calm and sensible as Mica wouldnt be impulsive even if she loved someone, let alone be unbearable because of someone! But Nico, youve done all that, youvepletely ruined Mica! She cried and asked me why she had met Nico, why she had fallen in love with Nico, and if there was an afterlife, she would never have met you! Nico was silent, rigid, clenched his fists and listened intently. He didnt know what to make of it, pain or despair. More perhaps, there was a deeper pain, without emotion, without expression, without crying. Nico was just bewildered, frozen in ce, not knowing what to do. Darius straightened his cor and sleeves, stood up gracefully and looked at Nico, who was sitting on the edge of the bed with a slightly dejected face, and said in a cold voice: Because of that abortion with blood transfusion, she always had frequent abdominal pains, for which there was no medicine, and the doctor prescribed many painkillers and tranquilizers, which at first were somewhat effective, but then werepletely useless and she had to suffer them because they were not pathological pains, but psychogenic abdominal pains. The more he hates you, the more it hurts. But how can he do that without hating you? Any other person wouldnt be able to do that and forgive you. She has been very bad for two years, her telets are very low, her clotting function is very poor, she has panda blood, the doctor has ordered her many times not to be traumatized, even something as small as cutting her finger could kill her at any time! She may not have been physically strong before, but at least she was healthy! Who is the one who did this to her? You broke her spirit, you broke her body, and she didnt want to tell you that she lost her pregnancy! Do you know why? In the end, shes just being heartless, but just being soft on you. Nicos clenched fingers trembled uncontrobly, his entire fist, blue and white visible, the back of his hand bruised and bulging. His fake white face became even more embarrassed. Darius sighed and said, In principle, I shouldnt have told you this, after all, this is between you and Mica, I dont want to interfere and Im in no position to pass on these words. But its just that I cant stand that you act as if youve done her so much harm and that you keep taking it for granted, going back and forth between her, as if youre the one whos justified, as if youre the one who loves her to the core and its Mica whos cold-blooded and ungrateful. If I were Mica, I could never forgive you in this life, if you die or whatever, you cant pay those debts, how are you going to pay them if youve spoiled her to that extent? With these words, Dario left the room with a flourish. Nico sat by his bed, staring at the floor, lost in thought, like a child who has done something wrong, and in disarray. It was as if the sky was falling. It turned out that he had hurt her deeply, very deeply. He had trampled her to death and shamelessly expected her forgiveness. Its so much more than Darius, the bastard. All the scars on Micas body are because of him. Nicos eyes were red and he smiled, feeling proud and desperate. Tearing out his heart, he wasnt satisfied and stomped on it several times before he saw that the only heart he had smashed to mud was all Nicos. All because of him. The bully, it turns out, is not Mica, its him, its always been him. Chapter 1170: Don’t Think About It (1) The Horsham cable car was once again slowing down and running normally. Bernardo is an arrogant gentleman and when Mica calls him toe down the hill, Bernardo refuses to do so, leaving Mica to receive him personally as a great customer. He also impetuously said over the phone that he had the balls to sell her the film and TV rights to the Yellow Springs series if she had the balls toe up the mountain to pick him up. Micaughed over the phone, How can I miss something so good, wait for me on the mountain if you have the balls. A gentlemans promise is a promise you cant keep. Mica took the cable car up the mountain and went to look for Bernardo at the lodges lodge. After leaving his room at the farmhouse, Bernardo walked with Mica in the direction of the cable car. On the way, Bernardo asked curiously, Hey, Im curious, what exactly was it that made you take the cable car down the mountain yesterday despite risking your life? Micas eyes sparkled for a moment and she said, Even though you are now my most important signing, I have the right to protect my privacy, dont I? Forget it, I dont care about other peoples personal affairs. Mica walks ahead and Bernardo trails behind as the two of them walk towards the tform from where the cable car departs. On one side of the tform stands a young man with a strong, distinguished figure. His clean face was gaunt and pale, with a white gauze ring still wrapped around his forehead, and his eyes were bloodshot, tired and disheveled. Mica stopped in her stride and watched him silently at a short distance. Bernardo, naturally, became aware of the mans presence and reached over and bumped his shoulder against Micas, asking, Do you know him? Mica didnt expect Nico toe running up. The mountain air is so cold that a breath of air condenses to white, but Nico is very well dressed, wearing only a thin white shirt under his ck coat. Lately, he seems to have lost a lot of weight. Mica took a deep breath, not ignoring him, just walked casually toward the cable car tform and said, Patients shouldnt run, dont hospitals care about you? Nico wrinkled his brow a little, The hospital doesnt give a damn, I snuck out. Are you looking for me for something? Nico looked at her with a deep, bone-deep stare and said, Dario said something I didnt know. Dario betrayed her.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. She still couldnt resist telling Nico those things. Theres not much to say, its all in the past. Lets talk about it. Even if it was about the divorce, it was better that she had nothing to tell him. Mica got on the cable car and Bernardo, rightly, wanted to get on it, but Nico stopped Bernardo and, without giving him a chance, closed the door with a long stride. Bernardo, who was outside, cursed, Hey, you rascal! What a guy! The gond, in which Mica and Nico were traveling, soon slid down the steel cable car track. Bernardo had to resign himself to taking the next cable car. Inside the cable car, space is limited. Mica does not remember beingpletely alone in a small, enclosed space with Nico like this. The view outside the ss cable car is exceptionally good, with beautiful mountains and vegetation all around. The atmosphere is quiet as Micas eyes are unfocused on the scenery outside the cable car. Nico remained silent for a long while, watching the cable car descend a third of the way down, before finally breaking the silence, Why didnt you tell me you couldnt get pregnant again? Mica pursed her lips and smiled slightly, saying with little emotion, Its nothing, anyway, I dont n to have children in this lifetime. Other than being a little less fit and having to take extreme care not to hurt yourself, not being able to have children isnt a big deal. Nicos gaze fell on his bandaged fingers and his eyes twitched as he asked, How did you get that wound on your hand? Dont worry about yourself Before Mica could finish her sentence, Nico had already interrupted her, Did you hurt yourself trying to take the cable car down the mountain to find me? Youre not a good coagtor, its dangerous. Its impossible for a small hospital in the middle of nowhere to have panda blood. Mica hung her face slightly and said quietly, Whats the use of talking about this now?. She was, so to speak, devoid of any emotion towards him. Even hate, she could not afford to hate. Nico swallowed saliva and asked, If Dario hadnt told me those things, were you nning to keep them from me forever? Mica raised her eyes, looked at him and said, Nico, since we are bystanders, lets pass by. There are things you dont have to know, because knowing them doesnt change the past. As for us, lets stop here. There was no trace of obsession in his clear eyes, and even the hatred was gone. Shouting C A piercing sound of the cable car wheels scraping against the steel lines. The gonds brakes suddenly failed and the emergency brake stopped in mid-air. By inertia, Nico unconsciously grabbed Mica, who had fallen on top of him. He tightened his grip on her and just as Mica was about to move, Nico pinned her against the cable car wall and asked in a deep,manding, soft voice in her ear, If we fall off the cliff together and die here together, will you forgive me, Mica? Whats the point of forgiveness when youre dead? Mica said in dismay, We wont die here, and the cable car will stop long enough for the crew to slow down again and everything will be back on the way it should be. If we die here together, I can only regret not being able to escape you, even in death. Nicos heart took a violent stab, and he forced a smile from the corners of his scarlet eyes and said, Really, do you even think its superfluous to hate me? Mica, is it true that we cant go back? Ive thought about it a lot these days. If you hadnt found out that Im still alive, I probably wouldnt have reappeared before you for the rest of my life, so that each of us could be at peace. Im sure youll be able to forget about me and live again after five or ten years, or maybe a decade, if its long enough. nico, sometimes two people who love each other can change faces, and they dont have to be together. Nico clenched his fists and looked at Mica, his eyes red-rimmed, and said, Who told you I could forget you if I took enough time? I cant forget, even if I thought you were dead, youre the only one I want to love in my life, Mica, I only want to be with you, I dont want anyone else but you. But love, in the end, doesnt turn out to be right. nico, the truth is that the problems between us were never because of Dario or anyone else, we simply both got lost in our beliefs about each other. nico, its the right people who break the mirror, the wrong ones who only repeat the same mistakes. How are you going to know what repeats if you dont try it? I cant fall in love with someone twice, and I cant fall in love with someone twice. Let me go, and let yourself go. You should start a new life, you should have a wife fit for you and a lovely son. But your new life shouldnt have me in it. But what was the use of having a wife if it wasnt her? He preferred to live his life alone. The gond rocked violently several times and slowed down again. Nico, however, was desperate, knowing that Mica was not being ironic and that she was really exhausted. Yes, many scars from the past, and how to heal them is marked by scars. It turns out that forgetting about each other is really a way toply and respect. The cable car never broke down again and the descent down the mountain was smooth. At the foot of the mountain, Mica was about to get off the cable car when, inside the cable car, Nico suddenly called out to her, Mica. Mica looked back at him, expecting him to speak. Instead, Nico smiled easily at her and said, Nothing, I just wanted to give you another shout. This will probably be thest time shell be called that. She said, The divorce papers, Ill sign them and send them to you. I wont bother you anymore. Mica stiffened for a moment, and only after a long moment did she say, Thank you. The divorce settlement, for her, was really a gift, wasnt it? That day, Nico sat in the cable car for a long, long time. He had convinced himself that he shouldnt give up, but he found that the feeling of wanting to give up but still being in love was the most torturous. Mica may have tasted it a thousand times during his two years in Ennd, and so, now, he had no thrill. It was he, with his own hands, who drove her away never to return. After returning from Ciudad de D, Mica negotiated the price of the rights with Bernardo and the details. Walking Media Pictures, which eventually bought the film and television rights from Bernardo for 100 million. Soon, Walking Media attracted more equity investment from the industry, and thepany went on to raise as much as $1. 5 billion, with shareholders backing it from all walks of power and capital. Walking Media is on the right track with its development. Half a monthter, Mica received the divorce papers from the court, and at that time, Nico signed them. Mica signed the papers emotionlessly and put them in a drawer. It has been a quiet half with Mica getting Malias passport and visa for the UK. Bernardo moved from the City of D to the Holy City to facilitate workmunication after signing with Walking Media. Mica makes it a point to get up on time every day to write. However, today was a little different, after Mica got him out of bed to write, she told him, Today should be myst day to supervise you getting up to write, so if you still need a supervised morning call, I can have my assistant Aidae get you. Why should I change, no one else can call me. I have handed thepany over to other directors and have resigned as executive managing director of Walking Media, there will be a new managing director to take over from you and I will be back in the UK soon. In the future, see you in the jungle. Bernardo cursed, Woman, you cheated me out of my royalties and then walked away, are you allowed to do things like that? Mica said helplessly, Its in ck and white, you signed it personally and of your own free will, and besides, the 100 million royalty, I gave it to you at market price, not overpriced, but without swindling you at all. With those words, Mica picked up her bag and turned around, ready to leave. Bernardo called out to her, Hey, are youing back? Mica turned her back to him, didnt turn around, smiled softly and said, There are still some personal tasks I have to take care of, and after that, Ill say goodbye to this ce forever. I dont think Ill e back. You said in Horsham that you were divorced and had an abortion, I didnt think it was true. Thest time I saw that man in Horsham, he was your ex-husband, wasnt he? Even if you want to start a new life and dont want to meet him, theres no need to leave your hometown that youve known since you were a child, is there? Bernardo held her back. However, Mica took a deep breath and said, I still dont have a strong enough heart to live in the same ce as him and be able to restrain myself from repeating the same mistakes. I think the first thing I will learn if I am going to start a new life is to say goodbye to the past once and for all. Chapter 1171: Don’t think about it (2) One monthter. A grand wedding ceremony takes ce at the Intercontinental Hotel La Ciudad Santa. A wee photo of the bride and groom is ced in the lobby at the wee desk. With the wedding in full swing, the wedding officiant held the microphone on stage and said, Lets take a look at the bride and grooms moments of love! On stage, a dirty video of car crashes suddenly yed on the huge ultra HD screen. The female protagonist of the video is none other than the bride herself. However, the male protagonist of the video is not the groom himself. The guests on stage, a sensation. On stage, the grooms face was green with anger as he snapped at Kemenas arm and whispered in her ear, Kemena, what are you doing! Youre trying to embarrass me, arent you?. The bride, who was wearing delicate makeup, instantly turned pale, What the hell is going on here? Someone must be trying to set me up. Kemena peered frightened through the crowd and, with a single nce, saw the face of the man who remained indifferent and calm a short distance away. Mica! I cant believe shes not dead! For a moment, Kemenas face was bloodless with fear, and she took two unsteady steps back on her heels as she red at Mica through the crowd. How can Mica died two years ago! Nico even bought her a grave! But how can Mica The groom pulled Kemenas hand away, tore the grooms brooch from thepel of his suit and smashed it in Kemenas face: Bitch! Go and marry yourself! You have disgraced me. Gardo Verdugo! Listen to me! Someone must have set me up! This video is a nted usation! Kemena took a step forward to push Gardo away, only to be shoved roughly by Gardo, who fell to the ground on unsteady heels. Gardo spat at her, You whore! I only agreed to marry you because you were a pretty girl and a nice guy, but I never thought youd do something like this! Im telling you, well settle thister! The wedding is off! Kemena knelt down and reached up to grab Gardos pant leg, but he kicked her away. The groom walks away from the wedding venue full of anger. And the guests watching the y from the stage were in an uproar. This bride looks innocent enough, but I never thought she would have this face backstage! What a surprise to see such a slut! What a disgrace to the old Verdugo family! Such a woman is dirtier than a sewer! Tsk! Kemena fell on the stage and was subjected to insults. Her eyes were red-rimmed and her hands gripped the hem of her wedding dress as she gritted her teeth in a frenzy, Mica she must be behind this!. Mica hase back for revenge! Mica wont let her go, she cant sit back and wait! After Kemena and Gardos wedding was ruined, Kemena was leftpletely without a source of capital. After the bankruptcy of The Matamoros family, the family was even more destitute. The entrance to the Matamoros family mansion is visited daily by debtors and workers collecting debts. After Beltrans stroke, he can only lean back in his recliner and drool each day, and the entire burden has been shifted to Kemenas shoulders. Kemena mmed Beltrans medicine bottles and jars on the floor and said, Im so upset! These people are as hungry as the dead! Its all thanks to your daughter Mica! Why do I have to be the one to take care of them now? Why must all the responsibility fall on me? Now that my marriage has been ruined by Mica, why should she be the one to take it easy! Beltran stammered and growled at Kemenas grimace, but his tongue knotted and he couldnt say anything. Kemena looked at Beltran and said viciously, Micas your daughter too, why wont she support you! The phone thought noisily. The caller ID showed a ck number with unknown destination. Kemena saw the number and was annoyed, but didnt dare answer. Hey, what the hell do you want? The other party saidzily and mischievously, Miss Matamoros, howe the hundred thousand you promised mest week hasnt been credited yet? Are you ckmailing me? Kemena gritted her teeth and said angrily, I paid you for all your work long ago! Youve ckmailed me over and over again, and I havent even called the police to arrest you! How dare you ckmail me again? Miss Matamoros, were in the same boat, if Miss Matamoros doesnt want the money, Ill ask Nico, the president of the Amengual Group. Kemenas heart skipped a beat and she panicked, but she said calmly, Dont give me that! If Nico finds out youve kidnapped his wife, he wont give you money, hell shoot you! Do you think Im stupid? Do you really dare go to Nico and tell him off? I wouldnt dare, but I tell you I have a gambling debt, and if you dont pay me, sooner orter the usurers will chase me without being able to live, and a man without being able to live will go mad, and then I dont know what crazy things Ill do with my heart! Today, if I dont see the money, Ill go to the Amengual Group to look for Nico! Kemena clenched his fists and said angrily, The money call will be recorded! Same old thing, same old ce, Ill meet the cash! But Im warning you, its thest time. The man on the other end of the phone, hearing this, smiled good-naturedly, Thats right, Miss Matamoros, lets talk, dont make me angry, its not going to be easy for everyone. Kemena hung up at once. There was a glint of mischief in her eyes. You want money, no way!Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. For the past two years, she had been extorted by this kidnapper, and she had long since grown tired of being hassled! Tonight shell be rid of this pest! Lest Nico and Mica find out, what was done then would have been done clean, no surveince, no traces, if this scum really goes crazy and reveals what happened then, the consequences would be unthinkable Kemena picked the shiny fruit knife to the side, the sharpness glinting in her eyes. Amengual Group building, Presidents office. Campoverde made his way in and reported, Mr. Nico, Kemenas marriage to Gardo has been shaken up, presumably by the Mr. a. Nico said, If Kemena knows that Mica is responsible for her marriage, she can hold a grudge. Good. Ill send someone to do it right now. Nico drove back to Vi Moon Lake Road after the meeting. The weather is warming up in the Holy City and the bitter winter is about to end. The acacia tree in the yard is filling out with leaves, growing new branches and sprouting new shoots. Two years ago, he shot this acacia and it left a scar, but this acacia is also growing tirelessly. The acacia can heal itself, but its rtionship with Mica, however, cannot be revised. Nico stood under the tree, stunned for a moment. Soon after, Savanna came running out of the vi: Brother! Brother! Brother! Brother! Ive found him! Ive found him! Savanna collides with Nico with a thrill. Nico frowned and asked, What are you doing here?. Ill help you find the ring! Chapter 1172: Not thinking about it (3). Savanna picked up a diamond ring and handed it to Nico, jumping forward, Brother, I found this ring for you!. The ring, which Savanna had lost when she identally bumped into Nico thest time she was in the small attic. Savanna went to the grass in the back and searched for it many times, but each time in vain. Today she returned over the weekend, undeterred, and found it by the gutter, Brother, you dont know how exciting it was, when I found this ring, which had almost been washed down the gutter never to return, but I hurried to retrieve it. Nico was silent, emotionless, just staring at the ring. Savanna took Nicos hand and slid the diamond ring into his palm, smiling and reassuring, If I can get this diamond ring back, Im sure I can get my sister-inw back too. Come on, brother. Nico looked at the diamond ring resting quietly in her palm, smiled faintly and hopelessly, and said, Savanna, I have signed the divorce papers and have decided to divorce your sister-inw. From now on, Mica is not your sister-inw either. Why? Brother, you thought Miss Mica was dead before, but now you know shes alive, so why give up? Even if Miss Mica cant forgive you now, but what about next year, and the year after that, and the year after that? She will forgive you someday. She wont. She is too tired, and my constant presence in front of her will only remind her of all the sad things she used to do. I dont want her to add to her burden, and this time, I wont force her to do what she wants, so Ill do what she wants. Nico handed the ring to Savanna and said, Its useless to get it back, so its a treat for the eyes.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. With that, Nico headed for the house. Savanna cupped her diamond ring and said loudly and deliberately behind Nico, So Im selling it? Nico didnt turn around, much less say anything to stop him. Like acquiescence. Savanna bit her lip and looked at the diamond ring with a bit of a headache, And you really dont want it?. She decided to return the diamond ring to its rightful owner. Eleven oclock at night, old abandoned chemical factory on the outskirts of the city. Kemena, dressed in ck and wearing a ck baseball cap, gets out of the car with a safe in her hand, watching for footsteps as she walks quickly towards the old chemical nt. The other man, a strong, tall, powerful man, already with his hands in the pockets of his leather jacket, stood waiting very early. Miss Matamoros, youre finally here, I thought you were going to miss your appointment, I was thinking that if you didnt show up in another hour I would go see the president of the Amengual Group. Dont threaten me! If Nico finds out about this, do you think youll be able to eat your words? Kemena threw the safe at the man, annoyed, Take this money and get the hell out of here! The man caught the safe, turned his back to her and ced it on the old operating table, ready to open it and check the money inside. Kemena got a knife in his hand and stabbed the man in the back! The man screamed in agony and struggled hard, fighting with Kemena. You stinking bitch! How dare you count me out! The man grabs Kemenas arm and goes for the knife in his hand, which Kemena holds and stabs him again in the shoulder. The men grab Kemena and drop her to the ground, tangled and struggling desperately. At that moment, Campoverde quickly burst in with some bodyguards and dragged Kemena away from the man struggling with her. Kemenas eyes trembled as she looked menacingly at the man, You joined Nicos people to set me up?. The man had been stabbed twice and knocked unconscious. Campoverde gave the order, Now take this man to the hospital immediately, he has to be alive, no one can answer to Mr. Nico if he dies. Kemena was escorted by two bodyguards and struggled, saying angrily, Let go of me!. Campoverde looked at her condescendingly, expressionless: If you have something to say, you better go exin in front of Mr. Nico!. I have nothing to exin! Campoverde picked up a tape recorder and yed back the conversation between Kemena and the man, saying, Mr. Nico should be interested to know exactly what deal you had with that thug that might be rted to Mr. Nico. Kemenas face instantly became bloodshot and pale, and extreme fear crossed his eyes. Campoverde escorted Kemena to Nico and reported, The thug received two stab wounds and is still in the operating room for resuscitation. Campoverde handed Nico the tape recorder, These are all the conversations Kemena had with the thug, conversations that seemed to have to do with Mr. Nico. Nico listened to it all again and then, with a cold, sharp stare, examined Kemena and asked, What exactly is the deal between you and that thug about me? Kemena pursed her lips, not intending to speak. Nico was in no hurry and indicated to Campoverde, Somebody get the raffle wheel. Yes. A few minutester, Kemena was strapped to the big carousel on all fours. Campoverde spun the carousel and Nico was standing ten yards away, holding a dart that was pure metal with a sharp, shiny, glittering head, the thing could leave a hole in a persons body with a casual shot. Not to mention professional level dart yers like Nico. This dart, in his hands, could hit a hundred times with a casual throw without any effort, and this dart would never hit him in the nose even if it wanted to hit him in the eye. Kemena was tied to therge turnbuckle, trembling as she looked at the dart Nico was holding. What do you want! Kemena looked at the sharp shuriken in Nicos hand with a flushed expression. The mans long fingers gently rubbed the tip of the dart, firing several test shots on the spot to make Kemenas lips quiver in fear. You can remain silent, but from now on Ill give you half an hour, and every minute Ill shoot a dart at you, I cant guarantee where it will hit you. This man, hes the devil! Swish! The silver dart, quick and sharp, shot through the air in an almost straight arc, hitting Kemena with force and certainty right where his ear was. By half a hairs breadth, the dart had struck her ear. Kemena went to look at the dart in her ear out of the corner of her eye and pissed herself in fear. Campoverde coughed awkwardly, frowned and said, I advise you to tell me as soon as possible, Mr. Nico is a great shot and the next minute the dart will hit one of your organs. Swish! Another dart! A precise shot half a millimeter from Kemenas head. Kemena lost control and shouted, Nico! Youre breaking thew! You are suspected of kidnapping and intentional injury. Is that so? Then I wouldnt sit in this office, or else how would I feel aggrieved. Nico fiddled with a dart in his hand, his dark eyes held a smile as cold as Shuras, a smile that was cold to the bone. The next second, the dart shot Kemena in the wrist. Ah! A grunt of pain. The shuriken, lodged in the bloody flesh of Kemenas wrist, prated the flesh seven times, piercing almost the entire wrist. The scene is bloody. Not even Campoverde expected Nico to actually fire the dart at Kemena. Nicos grim, emotionless environment was clearly hostile to the extreme, with no regard for life. If this Kemena doesnt tell the truth, Im afraid this dart will really kill Kemena in the next moment. Nico, she has lost her patience. Chapter 1173: Resolving the storm (1) As Nico fired his next dart, Kemena suddenly and tragically shouted, No!. The dart in Nicos hand stopped, the mans face was full of frost, but paused and calm, What exactly did you do with that thug? Even if you dont tell us, the truth wille out just the same when that man is rescuedter. Campoverdes cell phone is ringing at this moment. The caller ID shows the number of a henchman. Mr. Nico, it must be a message from the hospital. Nicos dark eyes narrowed dangerously, Answer it. Campoverde picked up the phone and the caller said, Mr. Campoverde, its no good, the man has died in resuscitation. Campoverde was stunned, but quickly disguised it and calmly said, Understood. After hanging up the phone, Campoverde said to Nico with an unconcerned face, Mr. Nico, the man is out of danger and will soon wake up. Kemenas eyes filled with fear. Two years ago, the role was finally too far away. Lets just say Im the difference between knowing before and knowing after, but you, I cant guarantee youll have a few holes in this body from my darts afterwards. The dart stuck in that wrist made Kemenas pulse shudder a little. Her forehead, covered in cold sweat. She burst outughing with sudden relief, staring at Nico with hatred and gritting her teeth on a single word, Youre going to find out sooner orter anyway, so I might as well tell you myself! I know you wont let me go, and anyway, Ive been tortured to this humiliating state by you, so whats there to be afraid of? Say. The man wielded a dart and shot her violently in the other arm, piercing flesh and bone. Ah-! Kemena gave another miserable scream. I sent someone to kidnap Mica and inject her and Dario with hallucinogens. I know that for people like Mica and Dario, who are so self-righteous, ordinary aphrodisiacs cant make them give in. But hallucinogens are different. Even if they are so innocent that they dont have sex, there are strong and real memories of confusion that make them think they did. To destroy people like them who pretend to be noble, trampling on their dignity and innocence, is to give them death. Nicos fists, slowly clenched, his face, grim, about to drip water. Kemenaughed madly, Nico, you didnt expect this, did you? You gave me a blood transfusion with your own hands, but I did it all! I just wanted to tear you and Mica apart so that you and Mica would always remember this humiliation and this shadow in your hearts! But I didnt think you, Nico, were pathetic enough to have such a heartless mother! Carlita? This thing, is Carlita involved in it? Nicos hand, tied around Kemenas neck, almost crushed. Kemenas face had turned into pigs liver, but she was still smiling smugly, That deadly hallucinogen Was brought from abroad by your own mother, if it wasnt for her help, I wouldnt have been able to face Mica at all! Hahahahahahaha Kemenas unbridledughter stung and killed. Nico grabbed a dart and plunged it into his face so hard that blood, sttered his face, but the mans eyes, didnt blink. Ruthless to the extreme. Kemena is no longer punished as a woman. At this moment, all Nicos poise was reduced to ashes, and all he wanted to do was, to tear this naughty woman to pieces. Campoverde hands him a handkerchief and Nico takes it. Slowly and methodically, he wiped every drop of dirty blood from his face and fingers. And then Nico turned and took a few steps back, walking five meters away, with a countless handful of darts in his hand. Kemena, pinned to therge carousel, seemed to have a premonition of what was about to happen and her pupils dted in fear for an instant. No No But now, no matter how much she begged, it was useless. Nico is Shura, and when he kills, he doesnt blink. The deadly darts, one after another, followed Kemenas bones, blood, eyes and guts The woman on that turntable was bleeding from seven orifices and was covered with darts. Not once did Nico hit the nail on the head, he just hit those painful spots on the body with unerring precision. He left her with a residual breath, feeling the infinite pain of that little piece of death. Kemena was stabbed like a hedgehog and covered in darts. She was untied and dropped from the great carousel to the ground. Campoverde took one look at Kemena, simply miserable, averted his gaze and asked, Mr. Nico, whats next with this one? Send her to the ve quarters of the ck Africans and leave her with one breath to suffer the greatest humiliation in this life. Yes. ve quarters.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. It was a ce worse than hell. A human life is inferior to a de of grass. gue, AIDS, rape violence these are things that can happen at any time. It is better to go there and live than to die. Kemena struggled, prostrating herself on the ground, crawling step by step toward Nico, her hand, clinging to the leg of her suit pants, pleading weakly and feebly, Kill me, kill me Nico kicked her against the opposite wall, hard and fast. Kemena was crippled and paralyzed, and banished to the ve quarters, where she did nothing but get abused. But what Nico hates most is not Kemena, it is Carlita. The woman who was rted to him by blood, who had abandoned him as a child, was now ready to destroy even his happiness. How tough is she, really? Nico hates him so much that he wants to kill the woman who is rted to him by blood. He clenched his fist, his gaze scarlet with hostility, and asked, Does Pasquals ground warming still persist? Campoverde said, Thats right, Pasqual Floor Heating has had to pull out of the Chinese market because of financial problems, but there is still some market in the U. S., which is in the doldrums but still barely alive. Nico made a lump in his throat and gritted his teeth: May the market value of Pasqual Underfloor Heating evaporate by ten million every hour since the U. S. stock market opens tonight, and may it die a slow death. Carlita is arrogant, and he is going to thwart her arrogance and make her die sober and clear. He lit the fire and slowly heated the pan, watching the ants in this pot, burning to death without a clue, showing him what it was like to slowly fall apart. New York, 10. 30 a. m., the US stock market has just opened shortly and the stock market is buzzing. Pasqual is dressed in formal attire and is sitting in front of hisputer following the direction of the stock market. It doesnt take long to notice the difference. Pasqual Floor Heatings stock in this business seems to have been eaten up by a desperate rival family and is being frantically cornered and blocked. It just opened and in the first hour, the book lost 10 million. In the second hour, the loss was 20 million, in ascending order. Pasquals fingers, gripping the mouse, trembled as he looked at theputer screen and shouted, Aman! Aman! Carlita heard the screams and came into the studio wrapped in her shawl, Whats wrong, whats going on with all this panic? Its not good, its like were being watched, ourpanys stock is going up and down as if it were manipted, were losing money by the hour, the other party even intends to increase leverage, at this rate of evaporation, ourpany will go into debt and go bankrupt for good. Carlita frowned and hurried to look at the stock movements on Pasqualsputer screen. It was over. Pasqual anxiously asked, Have you offended anyone recently? No, thosepanies that are in contact with us to cooperate, no way have such huge funds, not to mention the opposite self-lost family of eight hundred also want to hurt us a thousand, toe fierce its too terrible, this person is crazy! Our market capitalization has evaporated by twenty million dors out of nowhere, and in the next hour Im not sure it will evaporate by another ten million, we cant afford to run out of them! Carlita bit her lip and paced thoughtfully back and forth in front of theputer in her study. Something suddenly urred to her. Picking up the phone, she called Kemena. The phone rang for a long time and was finally picked up. But instead of Kemenas voice, a male voice, cold and stern, came on the phone, Hello. The male voice, it was familiar. Carlita didnt even dare to think any deeper as she hastily hung up the phone. She leaned back in her chair, her face white. Aman, Aman, whats wrong with you? Carlita looked at Pasqual, unsure, and said, Its Nico. The person whos going to fuck us over is Nico. Pasqual, who had sunk into despair for a moment, also leaned back in his chair. The Amengual familys industry, for Pasqual underfloor heating, is gigantic. Nico had enough money and shares in Europe and the United States to fatally destroy Pasqual underfloor heating without any effort. Chapter 1174: Resolving the Storm (2) Within seven hours of the U. S. stock market opening, Pasqual Floor Heatings market capitalization had evaporated by two-thirds. U. S. stocks close at 5 am. Pasqual rose from his chair sweating, his legs weak. Carlita said with red-rimmed eyes, I called to beg Nico, Im his real mother, how could he be so cruel? With that, Carlita grabbed her phone and called Nico. By this time it is dark in The Holy City. After the American bag was closed, Nico closed hisptop. The cell phone resting next to theputer rang. This string of numbers, spanning oceans and continents, is not noted by Nico, but is clearly remembered. His face was expressionless as he looked at the caller ID on the phone that had been ringing for a long time before slowly picking it up emotionlessly. When he answered the phone, he didnt speak. He had nothing to say to Carlita, whether it was hate or disgust, and inst nights bag he had made it all clear. After a long moment of silence, Carlita on the other end of the line finally choked out, Nico, I know you hate me, youve hated me since you were ten, but your father and I were at the end of our marriage, the ident wasnt what I wanted. What about Mica, why did you join Kemena against Mica, what did she do wrong? Even if you hate me for not helping you, you shouldnt have pointed your gun at Mica. Carlita bit her lip and exined aloud, I didnt want to deal with Mica! She was desperate, Pasqual, and she needed the money. I went back to my country and begged her without dignity, but she turned me down repeatedly. Nico, I had no choice, I had to take the risk for Pasqual, even if there was a high risk of failure, but I had to do it anyway. Nico scoffed, You really yed your cards right! Ms. Carlita, you never treated me as your son from the beginning to the end, did you ever think that Mica was your daughter-inw when you allied with Kemena to hurt her? The love of your life for the son you gave birth to in October! Im sorry Nico I was really desperate Underfloor heating was so close to facing breaking the financing chain at that time and dering bankruptcy. I was really desperate. If it wasnt so urgent, I wouldnt have been able to get involved with someone as humble as Kemena Thats enough! Nico shouted angrily into the phone.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Carlita took a deep breath, closed her eyes and said, I know nothing I can say now will do any good, even if I try to exin, you wont believe me. But Nico, theres one thing you have to be clear about, its me, the one who has wronged you, who has wronged you and Mica, not Pasqual, not Pasqual, not Pasquals floor heating, this is personal, and whatever price you want me to pay, dont involve Pasqual, ok? Pasqual, Pasqual Nico scoffed as he gritted his teeth: Did you or didnt you love my father?. Carlita smiled, I loved it. Your father and Pasqual were two different types of people, maybe in the eyes of many, your father was the sessful one, and Pasqual was not as good as your father in business. We went to college together and were very close friends, your father was always busy with his work and career, and I was always with Pasqual, who was not as gentle and considerate as your father, but he was a hundred times more gentle and considerate than your father. The love I felt for your father, during the long and lonely years of my marriage, kept shifting to Pasqual, and even if you call me irresponsible or say I betrayed your father, no matter what you think of me, Pasqual is innocent, and it was me, against all odds. What a ridiculous thing to say. Taking mental derailment for granted. If you werent so firmly in love with my father, you shouldnt have married him in the first ce! Nico mmed the phone to the floor and smashed it to smithereens. She sat down in a chair and wiped her face with both hands. The mans eyes were red-rimmed, disheveled and downcast from staying up all night following the U. S. stock market. Nico began to wonder if his obsession was wrong. If he had let Carlita go earlier and agreed to help her with her financial problems, wouldnt he have approached Kemena about dealing with Mica? By now, then, he and Mica were peacefully married and leading an enviable married life. That child in Micas womb wont be aborted either. It turns out that paranoid hatred can turn against you. Nico smiled wanly, how he never thought Carlita would be behind it. He wouldnt be surprised if it was Kemena or whoever it was, but why, it was Carlita. This woman, on the other hand, was also his own mother. What was she going to tell Mica? Mica received a call from the hospital. Is this Miss Mica? This is the Peoples Hospital, your father, Beltran, had a stroke and fell unattended at home half an hour ago and had an ident, he was brought to the hospital by a neighbor, could youe as soon as possible? Mica was stunned, holding her phone for a long time. Miss Mica, Miss Mica? Then Mica snapped back to reality and said, I see, thank you. After hanging up the phone, Mica remained silent for a long time. She had hated Beltran for what seemed like a century, and not a day went by that she didnt hate the man from childhood to adulthood. Beltran caused the death of his mother, caused him tock the love of a father, and he spent his life healing from that horrible youth. In the end, the man did not get good results. Mica cant say what it is to hate. She seems to have be less obsessive. But to say that one forgives is also far from being able to do so. Mica drove to the Peoples Hospital. Inside the hospital, the smell of sterile water filled the room and gave her many bad memories. Ever since she was forced to give Kemena a blood transfusion at the hospital two years ago, she has less desire toe to the hospital and a shadow seems to hover over her. When she entered the hospital, her abdomen, again, vaguely ached. But she forced herself to walk to the ward. A cluttered sound of footsteps approached. Beltran in bed 32 has suddenly increased his blood pressure, go look! Mica followed the nurse, pushed open the door and entered the room. Beltrany in his hospital bed, plugged into a respirator, his pale eyes watched the girl in the doorway, and suddenly he raised his hands in agitation, moaning and screaming. Whats wrong Beltran, Beltran? the nurse said, trying to calm him. Beltran stammered and shouted, Little Mica Mica The nurse looked toward the door of the room and saw Mica, Is that Beltrans family?. Without bending down, Mica walked in and said, I am. Keep an eye on him while I go call the attending physician! Mica nods slightly. When the nurse came out, Beltran looked at Mica excitedly, Little Mica its daddy . Papa is sorry Micaughed lightly, Does it seem toote for you to say that?. The corners of Beltrans eyes were wet and tears were running down the corners of his eyes as he said in a broken voice, Papa . Papa is sorry but Kemena is your real sister. Mica dont be angry with your sister promise dad. dont hate us anymore Micas eyes were affected by a slight re and she scoffed, I was foolish enough to think you really pitied me and my mother, but I never thought youd be a lobbyist for Kemena. If so, theres nothing more to say. Beltran, Im telling you right now, Im not going to let Kemena go, let alone spare her, Im going to make her live the rest of her life! Im going to make her live the rest of her life! Im going to make her feel like she has no one to turn to! Mica ooooooooo Beltran struggled to grab Micas hand, but she turned and walked out of the room with her purse in her hand. Drip Beltran fainted. The heart rate on the screen of the fitting room, gradually converging to a straight line. Mica paced the long hallway and snatching noises were heard. Beltran in bed 32 has a massive brain hemorrhage, contact his family immediately and send him to ICU for resuscitation! Its toote, the patients heart has stopped! Mica calmly walked out of the hospital, listening to the panicked sounds of resuscitation and the sounds of life and death separating. The people and events behind her seemed to have nothing to do with her. As she left the hospital, Mica received a call from Nico. When she answered, Nico said, Meet me tomorrow at 3 p. m. in front of the Civil Affairs Office. Mica looked outside at the sky, blue and clear, Its a nice day, lets do it now, I happen to be free. This time, instead of objecting, Nico readily agreed, Okay, after the formalities, I also have something to tell you that you have a right to know. Mica nodded and said, Good. Nico had already arrived when Mica went to the Civil Registry. She approached and said, Its been a long time. Nicoughed softly, without much emotion, It doesnt matter, its not as bad as thisst time anyway, when you get used to it. The hand under Micas sleeve tightened and her face warmed as she said, Come in. The two men entered the registry office one after the other, respecting each other. Nico never imagined that one day he would be so polite to Mica, so polite that mountains and rivers separated them and no matter how hard he tried, he couldnt get past them. The staff at the Office of Civil Affairs nced at their divorce papers, looked between the two of them and asked symbolically, Are you really sure about the divorce? Before Mica could say anything, Nico had already spoken firmly, Sure. At first, a marriage certificate was the binder, and a song was sung in a warm tent. Now, with a divorce settlement, we are on opposite sides of the world, and though the paths may be narrow, we will not meet. Chapter 1175: Remembering Himself (1) Afterpleting the formalities at the Civil Affairs Office, Nico walked through the neighborhood, nicelyndscaped and with a quiet open park. Theres something else I need to tell you, theres a park over there, lets talk about it while we walk. Okay. In the park, in early spring, some nts and trees are not yet fully green, half the color of decaying fall and winter leaves and half the soft green of new shoots. Mica and Nico walk together along the cobblestone paths in the park. Indeed, the sun was shining brightly today, light streaming through the gaps of the shading French sycamores, full of the sweetness and brightness of early spring. Nico said, The mastermind who set you up two years ago has been discovered, it was Kemena, and Carlita. Kemena wasnt surprised, but she was surprised that someone as self-respecting as Carlita would do something like that. Nico made a suspicious face and said, Youre wondering why Carlita is in on this, arent you? I was surprised too. Surely she would do anything for Pasqual. Pasqual Olivarez.Belongs to ? n0velDrama.Org. Mica had never heard the name, but assumed it would be Carlitas current husband. Actually, Ive thought about it again in thest couple of days and I seem to understand Carlitas thoughts about doing it again. Like Id be willing to be that unbearable if it was for you. Mica averted her scorching gaze and said, Now that its all over, now that the truth is out, its time to put an end to the past. Yes, its all in the past. Kemena has also disappeared from The Holy City and from now on she has no chance or means toe back to haunt you. As for Carlita Mica said, Anyway, Carlita is your mother, so do what you want with her. Im not getting involved. Fine. As for Kemena, although Nico had lightened the situation with two or three sentences, Mica could guess that would end badly. Nico looked down the quietne, almost at the end, and asked, So whats next, what are your ns? I havent thought about it yet, I have handed thepany over to a professional manager and should take a break for a while. Its good that your body pays more attention to rest. Micas eyshes fluttered slightly as she didnt move, she looked at the road in front of her and said, Ill have to walk the road on my own, Nico, lets stop here. Nico obeyed and didnt move forward again, he stood still, looked at her and asked, I know Im not supposed to see you again, but afterwards, can I really not see you again? Mica swallowed her throat and let out augh, Forget it, it hurts to do too much without results. nico, you She would have simply said, take care of yourself. But when the words came out of his mouth, Mica couldnt resist saying, Dont smoke so much, its not good for your health. Two yearster, on each of those asions when we met again, Mica sensed a strong smell of tobo on him. Two years ago, this smoking habit, which had changed for her, had started again. Nico was standing in the shade of that French sycamore tree, with light and shadow falling on him, and he smiled warmly and warmly at her in that ring light and said, Ill quit smoking, and Ill leave you as well as I quit smoking. Mica curled her eyshes slightly and curved her lips, finally saying calmly, Thats good. The two walk in different directions. Backing up. The distance is getting bigger and bigger. Until the back is no longer visible. After taking care of the chores in The Holy City, Mica took Malia and Hud and prepared to return to Ennd. The return to the UK was not hidden from anyone, Savanna heard the news from somewhere and rushed to the airport to watch the ne depart. Miss Mica! Miss Mica wait a minute! Mica looked back and saw Savanna running breathlessly with her small backpack, Savanna? What are you doing here? Savanna took a sharp breath, looked at Malia and smiled good-naturedly, Hi grandma. Miss Mica, I, I have something to tell you. Savanna pulled Mica aside and said confidently, Miss Mica, this ring is for you. Mica looked at the diamond ring Savanna handed her and was a bit stunned, How did this ring e into your hands?. It was at my brothers house, once I identally tripped over it and this diamond ring got lost in the grass, I looked for it for a long time before I found it, now I return it to its rightful owner and give it back to you. But I am no longer the owner of this diamond ring. Savanna took her hand and slipped the diamond ring into her palm, Once you are, you always will be, and anyway, this diamond ring shouldnt be on my hand. Mica epted the diamond ring without further ado. Savanna pulled another delicate metal box from the backpack behind her and handed it to her. What is it? Savanna exined, This is the gift my brother brought you when he went traveling around the world the two years he thought you had died, its all in there, all his thoughts about you. Oh yeah, this is his journal, I stole it, Ill give it to you too, I I read it secretly, the journal written in it, its all about you, so you kind of own this journal too. Savanna, your brother and I are divorced. I know, but I just want to fight for my brother one more time. Miss Mica, my brother loves you very much, and while I can understand you separating, its a shame even for me, an outsider, when people who love each other as much as you do separate. By the way, there is this, which my brother asked me to give you. Mica frowned slightly and asked, So what is this? The first thing I want to do is to get a copy of the book. Miss Mica, remember to join this group and say hello to the administrator, my brother has already exined it to the administrator, you must remember to join him, just in case. Mica held up the card, her fingertips slightly cold, her heart mixed with mixed emotions, not knowing what emotions she was feeling, she just said nkly, Yes. Miss Mica, although I know I cant stop you from going back to Ennd. But there is something I still want to tell you. I thought that in those two years when you died, my brother traveled the world and was invisible to the gods, and though I dont know what he did, I know he would have gone to seek death. I heard Mr. Rabago say that during those two years, my brother did many great things, all rted to death, probably looking for a suitable way to die and go down there to be with you. But he was strong enough not to die, so he survived until now, and luckily he waited until you came back. Micas eyes were slightly reddened, Savanna, take good care of your brother. I will, Miss Mica, my brother is the most important family I have, but Miss Mica, its not me my brother needs, its you. At that moment, flight announcements red in the airport lobby. Flight CX369 bound for London, UK will depart in half an hour, passengers are advised to check in as soon as possible Mica proceeded with those Savanna had brought and said, Savanna, Im leaving, goodbye. Savanna waved to Mica, Miss Mica, have a safe trip. Chapter 1176: The memory of himself (2) The ne took off and sped up the runway into the sky. Mica sits by the window, where the sun shines brightly through the white clouds. Mica opened the delicate metal box and saw that it contained a variety of small objects. It is marked with abel on the side. Her photographs of the northern lights she chased in Antarctica, snow cover in the Arctic, coffee beans in rainforests, exotic shells on ocean beaches, exotic treasures and rarities. Micaughs. She thought a guy like Nico would only give her jewelry. It was the first time she had seen such an original world gift and she loved it. She opens her diary, which has many pages. On each page, he writes in vigorous cursive handwriting with a fountain pen. All of them, moreover, were written by him to her, little love letters. He said. I want to meet you in any ce you choose. Forests, deserts, starry skies at the end of the world. Meadows, seashores, foggy alleys in the early morning. Dont go out with your dreams.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Mica, I miss you so much. Mica smiled and her eyes reddened, raising her hand to cover her mouth, silent and speechless as she stared at the thick journal. It was like peeking into her two years of unconfessable secrets. Nico says. Last time I was at the loft, I said I was going to France on business, when I was going to France to pick out a couture wedding dress again. Really, I should take you with me. This way, the loft wont catch fire and you wont leave. Its all in the mind. Its toote to turn back. Once upon a time I didnt believe in fate, but now I do. I can keep everything. Alone, I cant keep the most important person in my life. Maybe its my life. He also said. That Christmas Eve, I set off fireworks in the little attic all night long. Im not kidding, I really did set off fireworks all night long. I just dont dare let you see it. That day, she thought she was the only one who had waited all night, but she didnt realize that he had also been under the attic all night. The fate between them was, roughly speaking, that she waited for the fireworks in the attic and he lit them under it. Two and two waiting, lost to each other. The tears, drop by drop, densify in the ck ink handwriting of the diary. Mica finally closes the diary. Dont touch that string of your heart again. But she hadnt realized that thest page of the diary had been torn from a page. Its a recent diary entry. The year passed quickly as Mica finished shooting her new film Syrian Orphans. At the end of the year, in the middle of winter, Mica received an invitation. Wedding invitation, Darios. The other party is a princess of the British royal family, beautiful and generous, of noble birth, elegant and intelligent at the same time. Mica smiles in relief. This is the first good news the winter snow has brought. Hud and Malia are building a snowman in the yard. Mica is looking at the wedding invitations. Suddenly, Malia put away a snowball and smashed it into Mica, who froze because she didnt expect Malia to have a snowball fight. The little olddyughed out loud at the cuteness. Not to be outdone, Mica dropped her wedding invitation and also threw a snowball at Malia and Hud. A piece of warmth. Dario is sitting at hisputer, talking to Mica. Dario: Did you get the wedding invitation? Mica: Got it. Dario: Remember to wrap a big red package when you arrive. Mica: Naturally. Dario: You and he, havent you two been in touch? This, of course, refers to Nico. On this side, there was no word from Mica. Dario fidgeted with his email, suddenly wanting to be less of a gentleman for once. atrocious and sent an email to the country. Well, to Nico, the wedding invitation. This man took on all of Micas likes and ardent hopes, and always had to taste the bitterness of what it meant to be truly disappointed. The Holy City,te at night. An email from Dario appeared in Nicos inbox. When I clicked on it, there was nothing but an electronic invitation to get married. Nicos hands shook and he backed out immediately. Even the mouse almost swayed on the floor. Wedding invitations to From Dario and Mica? Nico didnt even have the courage to look at it. He didnt dare to look. But there was no way to stop him. Who is he to stop Mica even if she marries Dario? They are, for some time now, divorced and Mica is free to marry whoever she wants. Nico sat there, rigid all night. Finally, he closed hisputer and didnt bother to click on the invitation to check again. He only knew that the groom was Dario, but he didnt know that the bride was not Mica. As Christmas Eve approached, Malia wanted to return to The Holy City to spend New Years Eve. Mica agreed. Malia is older and misses her family, which is normal. It has recently snowed in London, and the snowkes on the roads and on the roofs of the houses, have not melted. The weather forecast is for widespread snow in the country as well. Malia sighed as she cooked in the kitchen, A snowstorm is expected this year, with all this snow, we will have to close the roads in quite a few ces. Mica said, I dont know if Ill be able to make the flight home either, its still snowing and the ne will be grounded. Forget it if its going to fall really hard, its better to be safe. Mica nodded her head and said yes. Mica is curled up on the couch, wrapped in a nket, remote control in hand, tuning to a station. International Desk. The weather is also broadcast. Multiple casualties in an avnche in the Swiss Alps. The avnche continues. Mica also said to Malia, Grandma, yes there has been an avnche, I dont think we should run on New Years Eve. Its best to forget about it, something like an avnche or ne crash is basically a death sentence when you encounter one. Mica looked at the TV screen and muttered unconsciously in response, Yes. After dinner, Mica went to bed early and crawled into the warmth of the bedclothes. Now, in winter, her hands and feet are cold and only the bed keeps her warm. I slept until midnight and was suddenly awakened by the ringing of my cell phone. The ringing of the phone, piercing the quiet, warm winter night, rang relentlessly. Mica reached over and turned on the smallmp on the bedside table, reached for the phone and picked it up. Hello? Miss Mica, its Savanna! Its no good, theres an avnche in Switzend! Mica sat up from the bed with a frown as she heard Savannas voice, she still didnt know what the avnche in Switzend had to do with her. Whats wrong Savanna, calm down. My brother went to Switzend a few days ago and he said he was meeting some friends from a climbing club to go up the Alps, but suddenly there was an avnche and my brother must have been on the mountain! Miss Mica, have you been in contact with my brothertely? Savanna, are you really sure your brother is in the Alps these days? Im sure! My brother has been muddled this year, he didnt know what was going on a few days ago, he was very depressed, his whole body was in a wandering state, this time he is better, he said he had arranged to meet some friends from the mountaineering club to go to Switzend to climb a snowy mountain to rx, if they go up, they must be really ying, a multi-day climb, they will also set up camp on the snowy mountain, ording to the weather estimate, my brother must not havee down from the mountain by now! Savanna choked with emotion as she spoke, shouting, Miss Mica, what do you think my brother will do if My grandfather is so old, if something really happens to my brother, what should I do alone Mica lifted the sheets, got out of bed, paced up and down the room with the phone in her hand thinking of a solution and said, Savanna, dont cry yet, right now Ill contact Mr. Campoverde and ask him for the details, there is an avnche in the Alps and if there are Scandinavians among them, Im sure the embassy will take care of it. Mica swallowed, clenched her fists to calm down and reassured Savanna. Miss Mica, the truth is I dont know if my brother is stilling back, Ive been calling all night and the phone doesnt work Ill call again. Take it easy. Well keep in touch. Chapter 1177: How to beat your night breeze (1) Mica took a few deep breaths before slowly sitting on the edge of the bed, holding onto the headboard. She reached Campoverde, Hello Mr. Campoverde, have you heard from Mr. Nico yet?. Campoverdes voice was hurried, Madam, I am at the Swiss border and have used all my contacts to send for Mr. Nico, but so far there is no news, Mr. Nico was on the mountain forty-eight hours before the avnche. If they had reached the top, Mr. Nico would have beening down when the avnche urred. Mica swallowed several times and her voice trailed off as she said, If you hear anything, remember to contact me immediately. Definitely. Dont worry, maam, Mr. Nico has a great life and hell be lucky. Yes, Nico has a hard life, nothing will happen to him. Near the end of the call, Mica suddenly said, Campoverde. She paused and spoke firmly, Live and let die, Nico must be found. Yes, maam. Mica hangs up the phone and, as she sits on the edge of the bed with the phone in her hand, she looks at the small rm clock on her desk; it is 3 a. m. in London. The snow has stopped outside, but I dont know if it will fall again during the day tomorrow. But the snow is not too heavy, so even if it falls on the way and the flight is bumpy, it shouldnt be a problem. Micasposure was amazing as she packed a few simple clothes, changed, carried a travel bag with the car keys and left. Late in the evening, Grandma and Hud were asleep. Mica just left a note, taped to the fridge, telling them not to worry. White car, driving to the airport. The streets of London are cold and deste in the early morning, covered in snow. But the distant car, rolling over the white snow, leaves a trail, silent and decadent, but determined and full of life. Mica has always driven steadily, but at high speed. As she drove to the airport, she sat in the car and took a deep breath. After checking a few flights on her phone to determine the route and time of the flight, she got out of the car with her backpack and headed to the airport grounds. Before boarding the ne, Mica called Campoverde and asked him to send her the distance location so she could meet him. Campoverde, on the other end of the phone, was also stunned, as he did not expect Mica toe to Switzend in person. Mr. Nico would be delighted if he knew that thedy herself hade to pick him up. Mica, not knowing how excited she was, said, Then he has to be happy with that life, too. He had better be, well, alive. If he had died, she wouldnt have known, and it would have been as if he had lived a good life, and she could still live it in peace with the other. The most important thing is that you have to be in love with each other, but you dont have to be in love to have the best ending, and forgetting about each other isnt some kind of fulfillment and quiet joy. But how could he be indifferent when someone close to him told him about his unknown destiny? At the foot of the alpine mountains, line after line of specialized search and rescue teams rush into the hills to rescue people. Thendscape is covered in snow. Mica met up with Campoverde and stayed at the lodge at the foot of the mountain to make it easier to wait for news and search for people. It had been twenty hours since Nico had disappeared and if no one was found in forty-eight hours, the chances of survival would be slim. Mica crouched in the snow for a long time to calm herself because she was panicking and had terrible abdominal cramps and cramps. Campoverde said, Maam, you should go back and rest, I will go with the search and rescue team sent to find Mr. Nico, the situation in the snowy mountains is still not stable, if we find Mr. Nico and something happens to you, maam, I will not be able to exin to Mr. Nico. Mica gritted her teeth and blushed, but said, Im fine, Im not going up the mountain with the search and rescue team to increase the mess, it is low altitude and will be fine, but it is also a ce where search and rescue teams are more likely to fail, more people are more powerful, I will only search here, even if there is a chance to survive. Its better than missing the best time for rescue. Mica was right and Campoverde said, Well, then take care of yourself, maam. Mica was searching alone at low altitude in the mountains, where the temperature was so low that her legs felt as heavy as lead, even though she was wearing professional cold-resistant clothing. Nico! Nico! Nico! Nico! She screamed and searched all the way. Screaming so loud that her throat was smoking and she could no longer make any loud noises. Its full of snow and disappointment. Mica sinks to her knees in the snow, defeated, gasping the white air and looking hopelessly at the rolling hills, a sight that should have been beautiful but is now filled with fear.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Avnche. Yesterday she was talking to her grandmother at home in London about the snowstorm, but she would never have guessed that Nicos would be in Switzend and be hit by an avnche. Grandma also said that things like ne crashes and avnches are a death sentence when you encounter them. How Nico is not afraid to die and y any exciting athletic event. Mica pouted, her long, thick eyshes tinged with a coat of frost and snow, as she calmly and hopelessly picked herself up from the snow and stumbled forward in search of Mica doesnt know when she passed out. When she awoke, Campoverde was sending a foreign doctor. Campoverde was relieved to see Mica awake: Shes finally awake, maam. The doctor said she fainted in the snow from low blood sugar, and thank goodness we found her in time, otherwise she would have frozen. Mica got out of bed, looked outside at the sky, still white as snow and unable to tell the time, and asked: What time is it?. At this question, Campoverde frowned and said, It has been thirty-two hours since Mr. Nicos ident. Sixteen more hours, and if we havent found anyone, Im afraid that Has the helicoptere up yet? Campoverde: I followed the helicopter all day yesterday and saw several wounded, but I could not find Mr. Nico. How can this be, he might not have been on the mountain at all? Mica looked at Campoverde with a glint of hope in her eyes, as if trying to hear some good news from Campoverde. Maam, I wish Mr. Nico hadnt gone up the mountain. But I checked the address where hest disappeared the location of his phone and it was Mont nc. After the avnche, he probably buried his phone in the snow and it probably broke, so he lost the signal. Mica hung her face slightly and let out a softugh, saying helplessly, Yeah, what was I thinking, but dead or alive, you always have to see someone. Campoverde did not know what words offort to say. There was total silence. Suddenly, someone came running in from outside in a blizzard of snow: Mr. Campoverde, you found him!. You found Mr. Nico? Campoverdes eyes lit up. Mica stared at the man. The man swallowed several times and said, No! No one has been found! But Mr. Nicos phone was found! They should find Mr. Nicos person soon! Mica jumped out of bed, came striding over and snatched the ck phone from the mans hand. Take a closer look. Nicos phone is a custom-made model with a small engraving on the back of the phone, a letter of the alphabet, the J. Its his cell phone. Chapter 1178: How to beat your night breeze (2) Nicos phone wasnt broken, it was just forced to turn off due to the excessively cold temperatures. Mica plugged it in and within moments the phone was on. The password on her phone had not changed. Mica entered it, turned it on and had just connected to the Inte for a while when suddenly a program notification message appeared. Voice memo sessfully uploaded. Mica, somewhat suspicious, immediately opened the recording program and found that it contained a recording of unknown title, recorded twenty hours earlier. Twenty hours ago? That means Nico was alive and even recorded a voice on his cell phone twenty hours ago. The excitement in Micas voice could not be repressed as she told Campoverde: Nico must still be alive, Campoverde, go up the mountain immediately with the helicopter and keep searching, make sure you find Nicos people before three hours! Yes, maam! When Campoverde had left, Mica pressed record. The recording, which may have been Nicosst message before passing out. The recording was made in an environment where the wind and snow were strong and there was a prickly noise. His voice came through the bitter wind and snow, broken and fragile -. Mica Im an asshole dont ever forgive me in this life and donte near me . . thats all. The ck phone slipped from Micas hand as the recording finished ying. Tears streamed down my face. Mica cried andughed at the irony of it all. Was he really so naive as to think that if he left this recording, she wouldnt find out about his ident? Why didnt he also tell the people around him to keep the news of his identpletely secret, so that she wouldnt know about it? He didnt even know the effort involved in recording this voice, let alone exining the aftermath. Nico the bastard! He was the one who begged her to forgive her, and now hes the one telling her not to forgive! Does he really think its all up to him? Why should he be the one to decide this rtionship? Thats it, right, thats it? Thats it? Now, how can this be? She already knew the news of his ident, ah. She already she couldnt help but begin to forgive him ah. What else, just like that? She had even gotten greedy and wanted more than that ah. Mica bent over sobbing as she grabbed her phone, her eyes bursting into tears. She recorded this voice just to tell him to hate it well and live well. But was he really so sure she would die if he died? Nico is right, Nico is aplete and utter asshole. The 40th hour. Campoverde came huffing and panting back from the snow, pushed open the door and said excitedly, breathing white, Maam, theyve found Mr. Nico! Micas gaze wavered, but a vibrant light emerged from the wild eyes. Inside the local high-end hospital in Switzend. When Mica arrived, Nico was still in the resuscitation room. Although still in the danger stage, it was a blessing to find someone. Mica calmly instructed Campoverde: Mr. Campoverde, let Savanna know now, whatever the final oue, Im afraid Savanna will have toe to Switzend to find out the final oue. Savanna, as Nicos rtive, muste. Okay, Im on my way. Mica looked at the blinding red light illuminating the resuscitation room, but settled back in her chair. Since Nico survived the avnche and was able to wait for help with hisst breath, the resuscitation room was no big deal. He should be able to live well. After two hours of resuscitation, the doctor left the resuscitation room. Speaking to Mica in fluent English, he said, Mr. Nico is temporarily out of life-threatening danger, but will require some treatment and observation for some time due to damage to some internal organs and some trauma caused by being buried in the snow for too long. Mica nodded and said, Well, when will he wake up? In about ten hours or so. Nico was moved to the general ward. Mica was at his bedside, watching the drip. During the night, seven or eight bottles of drops were changed, glucose, vitamins and some unnamed healing drops were hung over and over again. Mica had been on guard for too long and had lost some feeling in her back and legs when she got up to move around. I hadnt slept all night. The next morning, Savanna arrived from the field. They were apanied by Rabago and Mateo. They were supposed to have escorted Savanna when they got the news and they werent sure if she wasing alone. At the door to the living room, Mica met Matthews eyes. Theyre all a little unnatural. Matthew doesnt like Mica and has always felt that Mica has a lot of heart and isnt very considerate of Nico, and Mica knows it. However, Mica nodded politely to Matthew. Matthew said nothing and followed Rabago and Savanna into the living room to see Nico. Savanna screamed and pounced on him, Brother! Why arent you awake yet? Brother dont leave me and grandfather . If you leave, what will grandfather and I do if we are alone? Mica, standing outside the room, listening to Savannas screams, was tempted to say, your brother is not dead, he is just resting. But Mica can also understand Savannas uncontrolled emotions. For all these years, Savanna has been fatherless, and Nico has been more of a father to her than a brother. The affairs of the Amengual family,rge and small, are resisted only by Nico. Thus, Nicos presence could be like an umbre of protection against wind and rain for Savanna. Ooooooooo Brother, you must not die! Cough cough , coughed violently the man in the hospital bed. Matthew spoke up, Savanna, get out of the way. Savanna lifted her teary little face and looked at Matthew with a puzzled expression, Huh? Whats wrong? You you pushed your brother. Savanna looked down and hurriedly withdrew her hand. Nico, in the hospital bed, had woken up, coughing wide-eyed and cursing with a confused frown, Fuck, whos gunning for me, you want to die? The voice is hoarse and weak, but the tone is powerful. Rabago and Matthew looked at each other and burst into silentughter. Matthew: All half dead and still strong enough to swear. Rabago: Savanna, it looks like your brother is doing well, and if he can still curse that, hell live at least another 50 or 60 years with no problems. Matthew: Its true what they say about a scourgesting a thousand years. Savanna, still crying, looked at Nico with a little sniffle, Brother, brother, are you really okay? Nico looked at Savanna and frowned, Who are you? A bolt out of the blue. Savanna wiped her tears and nose hard and brought her face closer, Brother, are you out of your mind, Im Savanna! Im your sister. Nicos brow furrowed more, Howe I have such an ugly sister. Savanna: Even when her brain is wrecked she still undermines people, what a pro! Matthew rubbed his chin thoughtfully and whispered to Rabago, What is this guy up to?. Rabago whispered, Maybe its popr to y with amnesia stems these days. Naturally, Nico noticed the presence of two other older men in the room and raised an eyebrow, Why, what are you two talking embarrassingly to each other about? Matthew: Have you really lost your memory? Nico asked bandittily, Who are you two? Matthew: Your older brother. Nico looked at Rabago: And you?. Rabago: your brother-inw. Since this guy had lost his memory, Rabago decided to start counting. It was something that had been kept from Nico for a long time. Savanna blushed a little to the side and looked at Nico shyly, she hadnt exined to Nico about her time with the Lord. Rabago. Fearing Nico would beat her to death, she never dared to say anything. Nico looked questioningly at Savanna, You, my sister, are you married? No, no, no! Not yet Im not married yet. Savanna panicked and hastened to deny it. When her brother thinks about it, he wont rip her skin off! I told you, look at you, youre too young, you dont fit in with this old man. Savanna: Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Rabago: Brother, youre a year older than me, so lets notugh at each other with fifty paces. Even with memory loss, the mouth is still so poisonous. Whats all this nonsense about calling you brother, arent you still married to her? Rabago: Youve obviously been in the game, but youre still nosy, thats Nico! Finally, Nico saw a slender figure in the doorway of the room and frowned, Get out of the way guys, dont block my view. The crowd moved out of the way. Nicos gazended squarely on the exceedingly beautiful woman in the doorway. Who are you again? Bandits tone of voice was like a sudden return to the way it was, when we first met. Mica froze and was about to speak when Savanna already rushed to speak first: Brother, its your wife!. Nico looked incredulous, I cant believe Im married. Yes brother! Brother, look at the beauty of your sister-inw! Nico looked a little bitter about being married, but when he saw Mica, he grinned rakishly again, Shes very pretty, no wonder Im willing to step on the grave of marriage with you. Mica didnt quite get used to Nico talking to her in such a bitchy way for a while. It had been two years since he had spoken to her in that tone. Nico motioned to Savanna, Help me sit up. Savanna dutifully lifted Nicos hospital bed and helped him lean back down. Nico greeted Mica at the door, like a grandfather, Arent you my wife,e here, why are you standing there? Im hurt like this, why dont youe over and talk to me?. Mateo raised an eyebrow when he saw Mica at the door, watching the yful banter, Sister-inw, go over there, Nico is calling you. Nico didnt like it and shot Mateo a look, Youre not going to call her anything sister-inw, shes much younger than you, an old cow!. Mateo: Yes, yes, yes, yes, you too, an old cow, eating young grass. Mica took a deep breath and moved closer to Nicos bed as he took her hand in his. Her hands were cold. Nico frowned and looked at her with concern, Why are your hands so cold? Let me cover them. Side intimacy. Mica is a little ufortable, Nico Nico held her hand firmly and shouted to the others, Why dont you two get out of here and be a light bulb. Mica: The crowd: got out and you guys did good. Chapter 1179: How to beat your night breeze (3) After the crowd left the room, Nico and Mica were the only two people left in the room. Nico was even more reckless as he took Micas hand directly and tucked it under the nket, asking her with a lopsided, affectionate smile, Is this warm? Mica stared at her, saying nothing. Nico held out a hand and waved it in front of her eyes, Why are you making a cold face at me and not even smiling, what have I done wrong to make you angry? no. Mica narrowed her watery eyes. Bullshit, if youre my wife, why do you seem so angry with me? Did we have a bad rtionship in our previous marriage? Or is it that I havent spoiled you? Mica was speechless when he asked her several questions in a row, and merely said, You just woke up, get some rest. Ive had enough rest, Im getting dizzy from sleep, so keep mepany. Mica had nothing to say, Say what?. Nico put one hand behind his head and held hers with the other, his dark eyes roamed her pretty face and said, Tell me about us, how we fell in love and how we got married, though I dont remember, I have a hunch Im not much of a married or obligated person either. You must have liked me miserably in order for me to marry you. Seeing her stunned look, Nicos handsome face leaned close to her own, Am I right? Mica pursed the corner of her lips and said, Are you thirsty? A little. Mica poured herself a ss of in water and handed it to him. Nico said, Im sick now, feed me. Its not like you broke your hand. Are you still my wife? Mica didnt know how to exin, they were already divorced, the more he exined the more confusing it would be, so she let it go and held the ss of water up to his mouth, Drink. Only then did Nico take her hand and obediently drank most of the ss of water. When he looked at her, his eyes were starry and bright, as if rivers of stars had fallen into them, clear and bright, and his eyes were full of affection for her, as if they were about to spill over. Micas hand slipped as she put down the cup and almost fell to the floor. Nico grabbed her hand and said, Why are you so distracted with me, what are you thinking about? Nothing. By the way, I dont know your name until now? Mica. Nico smiled, Thats a pretty name. Mica stayed with him for a while. Nico had just woken up, his body had been badly bruised under the thick snow, he was actually very tired and after a few moments he fell asleep again. Mica went to the doctor to ask him. Doctor, in your case, is this normal? The doctor said, Normal, probably some shock and impact to the brain from the avnche and transient memory loss. When will he recover? Its impossible to say, it depends on the recovery, but judging from his brain CT scan, his brain injury is not a big problem and should only be temporary. N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Nico slept all afternoon. When I woke up, there was Savanna in front of me. Nico asked, somewhat anxious and impatient: Where is your sister-inw?. Savanna: Brother, do you really have amnesia or are you faking it in? Nico gave her a stern look, I didnt ask if you and Rabago are real or not. Savanna immediately covered her mouth, Im shutting the microphone! How horrible, to be threatened immediately! Soon after, Mica entered from outside the room carrying a thermal bucket. Nicos sullen face suddenly lit up and doggy, he grabbed Micas hand and whined, Where have you been, is there anything more important now than watching me, are you still my wife? Savanna aside simply dropped her jaw, her brothers face was changing faster than a Sichuan opera! Mica said, I went to the hostel kitchen and made porridge, you havent eaten for a long time and the doctor said you can only eat liquids now, except for the nutrient solution. Mica unscrewed the thermos and poured herself a bowl of steaming white porridge and handed it to him, Drink. You feed me. Savanna assisted, Sister-inw, have mercy on my brother. Mica held the spoon and spooned a spoonful of white porridge into his mouth, before Nico opened his mouth to eat. Nico ate arge bowl and seemed to have an excellent appetite. Nico dismissed Savanna and went back to spend some time alone with Mica. As soon as she got up, Nico suddenly walked over to her and kissed her on the lips. Mica didnt seem to expect him to kiss her so suddenly and froze for a moment. But Nico teased, Why are you looking at me like Im a punk? Youre my wife, cant I kiss you?. How did this man be a denarius after a robbery. Mica didnt bother to talk to him and took the kettle to the boiling water room. She stood in the boiling water room for a while, thinking about things, and Nico fell easily as he did now, remembering nothing. Long ago, he didnt want to talk about it again either. Its all bad memories. Mica returned to the living room with her bottle of water. When I first entered the room, I found no one on the bed. Nico? There was not a little movement from the sink. Mica put down the kettle and immediately ran to the bathroom, Nico? Nico slumped over the toilet, vomiting weakly and miserably. Mica frowned and went to help him, Whats the matter, didnt you have a good appetite just now, are you lying to me?. Nico thought she was angry and immediately grabbed her hand nervously and said, I dont know how it happened, maybe its just that I havent eaten for a long time and my stomach cant take it, Mica, dont be angry with me, I didnt mean to Before the words left Nicos mouth, he realized that, unconsciously, he had called Mica. Mica heard him matter-of-factly and gave him a cold look, Nico, you havent lost your memory, you lied to me again. I Mica, yes I woke up with a groggy head, but when I saw you, yes I woke up at all, but I didnt know how tomunicate with you, and I was afraid you wouldnt talk to me, and I wanted you to stay with me, so I had to pretend Micas face cooled a little as she lectured, Nico, how old are you to be pulling such childish pranks? Nicos grip on her hand loosened little by little, like a child who has made a mistake. His handsome face, haggard and pale, hung slightly, not daring to look at Mica at all, and he spoke in a desperate whisper, I should have known that even this would not keep you, that you would still leave me, that you would still marry someone else. Mica was confused, when was she going to marry someone else? Who am I going to marry? Youre not going with Dario Before Nicos words could leave his lips, Mica looked at him amused, Nico, in your eyes, Dario and I will always have a sketchy rtionship, wont we? I dont have Nico didnt know how to exin. Micas gaze fixed on him, Nico, look at me. Nico looked up obediently and looked at her, more or less vaguely. Mica said, word for word, What Im going to say next, Im only going to say it once. Whether you hear it clearly or not, Im only going to say it this once. How could Nico not hear her clearly as he looked at her silently. Mica said, Dario is getting married, but not to me. Nicos eyes snapped open and the gray gloom inside him vanished. His heart beat lively and fierce, as if burning with rebirth. Mica added, I have no intention of being with you in this life after parting from you, but I have no intention of falling in love with anyone else either. nico, my feelings, all of them, are for you, all of them. Nicos hand, hanging on the side of his pants, clenched into a fist, unable to contain his excitement. He listened to every word she said, clear as day, word for word. Nicos eyes flushed at the corners and he called to her softly, Mica Mica ignored him and continued, Nico, you want forgiveness, and I cant afford to give it now, nor forgive you at all. But Im talking about now. But the future is very long, theres always a way for you to make me forgive you little by little, do you understand what Im saying? Nico plucked up his courage and reached up his sleeve, You mean you are willing to give me a chance to repay my debt now? Yes. However, I have one more question for you. What? Mica red at him, You left me a message after the avnche? Nico didnt quite understand why Mica was suddenly asking about him, but admitted it anyway, Id been stuck in the snow for a couple of hours, regained a bit of consciousness halfway through and picked up the phone, so I thought it would be good to record a message for you. What did you say to me? Nico smiled in a lighthearted way, with an unnatural gangster air, What else can I say, Im sure something like I love you. Youre not going to like it much anyway, Im afraid its going to give you goosebumps. Mica raised her hand and pped him across the face, Nico, I give you permission to lie to me onest time. Nico felt a little ufortable when his lie was discovered, You know everything. You think you died and left words like that and have a clear conscience? Nico curled his thick eyshes to hide the guilt in his eyes, I was wrong, Mica. Like a child apologizing for making a mistake. He reached out his hand, hugged Mica tightly and promised in a low, mute voice: I wont lie to you again, nor will I say irresponsible things like that. I will keep my life and atone little by little for my sins before you. Never again will I leave you, never again will I part from you alive. When Nico had washed, Mica helped him out of the bathroom. Savanna came in with a basket of fruit: Brother, sister-inw, these are the apples Mr. Rabago bought! Remember to eat them. Having said this, Savanna turned around and tried to slip away. Nicos cold, deep voice rang out, Stop. Savanna felt a shiver run down her back and twisted her head to pursed her lips and smiled good-naturedly, Brother, can you get out of bed now? You look like youre in good shape. Nico swept his eyes over the basket and said somberly, I just woke up and threw up the porridge, that Rabago guy made me eat apples, he cant see me getting better, can he?. Savanna seeks Micas help, knowing that Nico is upset with her brother-inw. When youre a sibling, you can y together if you have the right perspective. But being her Nicos brother-inw is another thing. Mica said, You just woke up, dont worry about educating Savanna, shes already with Rabago, theres no rush if you want to break up the couple. Savanna nodded vigorously and agreed, Sister-inw is right, bro, get well and see youter. With that, she ran off in a huff. Nico lost his temper with Mica and muttered twice, How dare that Rabago kidnap Savanna from under my nose, when I get over it Ill kill him!. Mica helped him to lie down and just listened quietly as he spoke, saying, Savanna is not too young to have her own ideas. Forget it, dont mention them. Nico nced at the apple next to him and reached over to grab one. Mica frowned, How dare you eat an apple. Nico picked up a fruit knife and sat down on the bed to peel an apple, raising an eyebrow and smiling, Im not peeling an apple for my wife. Mica couldnt control him and left him to his own devices. Chapter 1180: The Stranger’s Flower (1) After Nicos health clears up, Rabago takes Savanna to Switzend for some fun, and Matthew goes to Switzend to hang out in some disco bar. Nico expressed his contempt for the behavior of these people, who nominally said they wereing to see him, who was injured and visiting Switzend, but actually fled to visit him. But it is good that these spotlights are gone, so that they do not disturb his time alone with Mica. Near Christmas Eve, Mica asked the doctor how Nico was recovering and he told her he could leave the hospital. That morning, Mica helped Nico pack his bags in the hospital room and told him, The doctor says its nothing serious, so you can leave the hospital. Nicoy down on the bed and stubbornly said, Im not leaving the hospital. Mica was momentarily perplexed, Why? Youre taking up social resources even though youre fine and staying in the ward. Nico immediately demurred, I paid for it, its not like Im staying in a house of bullies. Mica looked at the man in the hospital bed and asked, So, youre not going back to your country for New Years Eve, Grandfather Amengual isnt worried about you? Nico had forgotten about New Years Eve and, with a slightly raised eyebrow and a haughty pretense of inattention, asked, So youreing back with me for New Years Eve? No, Im going back to London. Im not going to be discharged even if my whole body hurts. You dont want me to be crippled if I get run over by someone? Mica looked at him amused, Youre made of porcin, one bump and a bump and youre broken? Im porcin now. Nico sulked and squirmed. Mica pulled out the coat she had stashed in the closet, folded it and stuffed it into her suitcase. Grandma and Hud are still in London, even if I have to go home for New Years, I have to go back and pick them up with me. Nicos eyes lit up, Thats easy, Ille with you to London to pick up Grandma and Hud and welle home together. Ill take that as a yes if you dont say anything. Mica looked at him helplessly and choked him with her words, How are you going to go to London with me if it doesnt hurt all over and tear you apart when someone touches you. Nico was a little embarrassed and coughed lightly several times, .. It doesnt seem to hurt that much anymore. Besides, you dont believe anything I say, what kind of person lets herself be touched and crippled. Mica suddenly, if anything, called out to him, Nico. Are you okay with me apanying you to Ennd to pick up Grandma and Hud? I dont seem to have forgiven you now, do I? Nico slumped on the hospital bed with his arms open, eyes closed, ying dead. Mica looked at his dejected look and smiled as his lips curved slightly. This put Mica in a good mood to get Nico. Next, Mica went to check out of the hospital. It had been a while since Rabago and Savanna had the good sense to be the first to leave Switzend. Not to mention Matthew, who is off to some corner of Switzend to pick up a big wave of foreign girls. Also, Nico has long since sent Campoverde home to take care ofpany business. On this asion, Nico and Mica were left alone. Nico is recovering from a serious illness and is leaving the hospital, doing everything slowly and unhurriedly. A quiet trip. When we arrived at the airport, Nico came up to me and asked in an ungainly, good-natured way, Youre really not going to let me go to London, are you? Are you sure you wont miss me? Mica thrust his ticket and passport into hisrge hands and urged him into the waiting room, Your flight leaves in half an hour, so hurry up and check in. Nico took his ticket and passport, took two steps forward and called out to her, Mica. What is it again? Promise me this isnt thest time well see each other. Mica couldnt help but look at his solemn and serious face and greeted him with a smile from a short distance away, See youter, Nico. Nico asked again, Mica, what exactly is our rtionship now? Micas gaze flickered, she thought for a moment and said, Lets start by being normal friends. Can you do a quick sublimation? Nico, you cant apologize and be as aggressive and cute as you are. Nico conceded and stopped being a jerk, Well, normal friends are normal friends, anyway I owe you, I ept the debt. But in the end youll have to turn me around. Thest words, uttered in his mouth, were so quiet that Mica didnt hear them in the crowded airport. Mica looked at him with a soft, subdued look and said, From now on, lets learn to understand each other again, Nico. Nico curved his lips affectionately and greeted her, See youter, mutual friend. Mica entered the waiting room of another section. An hour and a halfter, Mica boarded the ne. When we arrived at the ne, which had not yet taken off, Mica called Malia to tell her the time of the flight and thending time. She had just hung up the phone and was about to turn it off when a passenger suddenly sat down in the seat next to her. The figure was straight and clean, with a distinctive, sharp look. Mica looked up and Nico was smiling at her as well. How did you get here? Nico waved the ne ticket in his hand and said, I got the wrong ticket, I never thought wed be so lucky to meet like this. Bullshit. Someone happily took a seat next to Mica. However, it was a small to medium-sized ne and, due to the proximity of Christmas Eve, tickets were particrly tight and Mica could only get a second-ss seat. Where can someone like Nico, whoes from a privileged background, fly on a small ne in second ss? Long legs that had gone nowhere for several times. He adjusted his sitting position several times, but sat ufortably. Mica teased him, raising an eyebrow, Mr. Nico, it looks like first ss is where you belong, so youre notfortable in second with me. Who said I was ufortable, I amfortable. Nico propped up his legs, adjusted his seat and leaned back in the chair with his eye patch. If you sleep, you wont be ufortable. But the passenger behind her was a young mother with a four- or five-year-old child. Children of four or five, who have not long since learned to speak properly, chatter incessantly, fearing that others do not know they can talk, and are nastier than dogs, who love to tear up their houses. A hundred thousand reasons why, asking his mother why everything. Nico was going crazy with the noise, ripping the blindfold off his eyes and sinking his chest in an ufortable lie. Mica joked, It hasnt taken off yet, Mr. Nico can still get off the ne. Im not getting off. The one getting off the ne is a grandson. Nico reached out for Micas hand, holding it firmly and much morefortably. Mica looked at the shaking hand and asked, Mr. Nico, can mutual friends shake hands like this? Nico was a serious liar, Holding hands in friendship, do you understand that you have been in Ennd for a long time, its time to westernize your thinking, do you want me to show you what a face to face kiss from a foreigner is? The man approached the beautiful face of the bogeyman and his thin lips, leaning down, gently rested on his cheek. A moment to steal a fragrance. Bandit without being rogue, rogue without being down under.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. After eating the tofu, he exined to me in a very serious way, ording to etiquette, you should actually kiss me too, but forget it because youre too conservative. But next time, I wont let you get away. The ne takes off and Mica falls asleep in her seat with her head resting on the cockpit. Nico gently took her head with one hand and ced it on his shoulder, lowering his head in the process and kissing the forehead of the person on his shoulder several times. He took her hand and did not let go. Chapter 1181: Stranger Blossoms (2) Arriving at her home in London, Malia prepared a nice dinner and a good meal awaiting Micas return. When I opened the door, I saw not only Mica standing outside, but also Nico, who was calling her grandmother with a pleasant face. Malia was not surprised that Nico showed up, unexpectedly but logically, after Mica had more or less told her over the phone these past few days what had happened to them in Switzend. Malia greeted them with a smile, Nico is here too,e in, its cold outside and I just prepared a hot meal. When he entered the house, Nico was not shy andplimented Malias cooking at the table, making Maliaugh and smile. After the meal, Mica got up to help Malia pick up the dishes when Nico immediately took them out of her hands and said, You go watch TV, Ill help Grandma pick up. I dont watch TV. Dont you love to read, so go read a book and dont stand here making a mess. Nico pushed her toward the couch. Nico cleans the dishes and breaks two of them. Who is really making a mess? Nico said with a handsome face, Whats so funny? Its such a simple job that youll get better at it after a few times.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Mica has a book in her hand, she looks at it casually but smiles. While picking up the broken pieces of the bowl on the floor, Nicos indefatigable finger got a cut and blood gushed out. Mica pulled the first aid kit closer and sat on the edge of the couch to bandage it, teasing him, Youre a helper, arent you? You can stab yourself in the finger for putting away the dishes. And youugh, cant you see your man is bleeding. Mica finished applying the medicine and tied a white gauze around his finger with a little force, and immediately Nico frowned and shouted, It hurts. After being so badly hurt in the avnche, I didnt see him screaming in pain at the hospital, but now he is screaming in pain after cutting his finger. Nico you could have faked it a little more. Early the next morning a thinyer of snow fell outside on the eaves andwn. There is only a nket piled on the living room couch. Nico is nowhere to be seen. Last night, Nico slept on the couch as there are only four bedrooms in the house, one for Malia, one for Hud, one for Mica and one for Micas studio where she works. Mica is divorced from Nico, so it is impossible to sleep in the same bed. Nico did as he was told and arranged for her to sleep on the couch, so she slept on the couch overnight. Malia is preparing breakfast in the kitchen. Mica asked, Grandma, where did Nico go?. Nico got up early in the morning and said lets go for a walk around the neighborhood to see the trajectory of your life in Ennd over the past three years. Mica was slightly stunned and, if Malia hadnt reminded her, she would have forgotten that it was her third year in Ennd. After two years separated from Nico and back in the country, she is now about to celebrate another New Year. This year, her tenth year with Nico, will soon be over. Ten years, if there were noparison, the mere mention of ten years would only make one feel incredibly long. Not even Mica imagined that she could be entangled with Nico for an entire decade, upying her entire youth and young adulthood. From the moment she met him in the courtyard of La familia Matamoros, when she was eighteen, Nicos name became a lifelong destiny she could never escape or detach herself from. Malia said from the kitchen, Mica nah, go get Nico outside, Ill have breakfast ready soon, it will be cold and it wont be good if he doesnte back. Okay. Mica, wearing a down jacket and scarf, headed outside the house as she called Nico. When the call came, Nico said, Im on this side of the steam train,e pick me up. Youe back, Grandmas breakfast is ready. Nico is stubborn and willful, but no: I dont know the area, arent you afraid Ill get lost?. Youre three years old and you still get lost? Thats great, wait then, it might take a while to get there. Nico had been waiting for quite a while when Mica made her way to the steam train tform and, a little impatiently, took him by the hand and walked into the tform. Why are you so slow? Why are you leaving? Come with me on a steam train. Micaughed, Nico, youre really only three, arent you, how old are you to be riding a steam train for fun? Nico went to the convenience store at the station entrance, bought a sandwich and a cup of hot milk and put it in Micas hand, Im afraid youre hungry, have something to spoil your stomach. Mica has always been in the habit of eating breakfast because of her usual routine, unlike Nico, who rarely eats breakfast. After waiting about ten minutes for Mica to finish her sandwich and milk, the old steam train moaned and groaned as it slowly passed along the distant tracks, blowing warm white air on a cold winter day. This old English steam train follows the elevated tracks around the hills, offering many views. Mica has sat alone before. As the train pulled into the station, Nico pulled Mica aboard. She bought a window seat and sat next to Mica. As the steam train moved forward, the surroundingndscape gradually changed, with rivers, mountains and snow, barren and beautiful. Nico looked out the window and looked down and said nonchntly, I just want to see the trajectory of your life, again. The three years youve been away from me, I want to know if youve had a good time or not. Mica smiled slightly, turned her eyes to look out the train window as well, remembered something, and asked, What makes you think Im going to marry Dario? At the mention of Dario, Nico growled coldly, disgruntled, This guy does it on purpose, doesnt he, deliberately sending me wedding invitations, by logic, he must be marrying you to be so dejected and arrogant as to send me invitations to show off? So, you didnt even open the invitation? Nico pursed his lips and frowned, although he didnt want to admit that he was so shy and scared, his face was a bit unnatural, but he still admitted it, I thought you were really going to marry Lu, and you are the kind of person who cant be persuaded by anyone when your mind is already made up, besides, how dare Ie to you, how could I dare hope that you would regret your marriage for me? I think perhaps it would be easier for you to be with Lu than with me. Youre already very tired, so instead of being stuck, Id rather make it work for you. Making me whole is going to Switzend to climb a snowy mountain and doing something so dangerous, do you want to make me whole or dont you want to live? Nico said, Both. I cant say Im not desperate or lost. I cant stop you from marrying someone else, but I cant seem to stand you marrying someone else either. Mica opened faintly, Yes, what can you stand, you cant stand anything, you cant stand that I married someone else, that I love someone else. Thats all, and you say you want to make me whole and forget me, Nico, are you lying to me, or to yourself?. Smoking, I quit, but to quit you, I automatically quit. Youve lived in my heart for too long, rooted too deeply, attached to too many organs and blood vessels, and to truly uproot you, Mica, would kill me. So between leaving you and dying, Id rather die. Otherwise, as long as Im alive and breathing, I cant forget you, I want to see you, and I cant worry about whether you want to see me again. Mica was silent for a long while before she spoke, Dont do anything so dangerous in the future. I wont do anything that you wont let me do in the future. Mica turned her head to look up at him with a smile, Will Nico ever be so obedient? The man looked at her with savannah eyes, took her hand and said in a deep voice, Mica,e back to The Holy City with me. Three years and I dont want to wait another day. Chapter 1182: The Flower of the Stranger (3) On the 26th, Mica took Malia and Hud and returned home with Nico. It has been almost a year since we left The Holy City, and Bernardo received word from somewhere that Mica wasing home today and drove his car to pick him up. Nico inexplicably erected a love interest. Bernardo helped carry the luggage and acted as driver before and after, and was extremely attentive. Micas house is on a different road from Nicos Vi Moon Lake Road, in the opposite direction. Mica and her group left for home with Bernardos car before Campoverde , who hade to pick them up, arrived. As Campoverde approached the airport entrance, he saw Nico alone with his pockets full, kicking his leather shoes. Mr. Nico, where is thedy? Nico plucked him coldly and said with little kindness, I thought you were stepping on ants, why dont youeter and my wife will go with someone. Campoverde winced and smiled awkwardly, Too much traffic on the road, too much traffic on the road, my pot, next time Ill be sure to speed up. Nico gave a nk stare and frowned in annoyance as he climbed into the car. Lets go back to the office first. Yes. The news of Micas return was spread by who knows who and went viral among her circle of friends. Mica has just arrived home and is inundated with phone calls, all of them gossiping about her and Nico. Surely it was Mateos boy who spread the word and even Adam, an unusual visitor, called her. Why does President Adam have time to call me, isnt his wife jealous? Adam, on the other end of the line, raised an eyebrow and said, Its the old jealousy. Youre Paulitas godmother and Paulita knows youre back in La Ciudad Santa and is moring to see you, so if Mrs. Amengual is free, do me the honor ofing to dinner at my house. Mrs. Amengual? President Adam, you are misinformed, I am no longer Mrs. Amengual. Nico and I are, for now, just friends. Sooner orter, yes. Youre back and I dont think Nico will let you run again. Adam said, Lets do it tomorrow,e eat at my ce. Okay. Mica agreed. Probably the first step in returning to familiar surroundings is to meet friends for dinner. The Bayside hadnt been lived in for a long time and Mica and Malia cleaned it half a day. While sorting through drawers, Mica saw a picture of her and Nico taken many years ago. Mica picked up the picture that was in the drawer and put it back on the table. The sun is scattered and enveloping, all soft and warm. Malia looked at her, smiled as she cleaned up and said, Youve always been a child of ideas, so when you decided to divorce Nico, Grandma couldnt say anything else. However, people cant be perfect in life, they will always make mistakes, and if they can change their ways, thats the best thing they can do. Letting nature take its course is the best decision. In fact, when I officially divorced him, I didnt hate him anymore, I just felt that after two people had reached that point, there was no need to continue, but I kept uncovering the scars and touching that wound. I have been thinking about this a lot for almost the whole year, and I keep telling myself that he and I are not right for each other, that we will always hurt each other, and that I am so tired of loving him, but I cant help but secretly hide it from everyone and love him again for a long, long time. I dont know if this time Im repeating the same mistake or breaking the mirror with him, but I suddenly realize that it doesnt seem to matter if Im repeating the same mistake or breaking the mirror as long as its him. Malia picked up her phone and held the voice recording of her WhatsApp chat screen with Nico until Micas words dropped and Malia simply let go of her fingers. Micas voice string was then sent word for word to Nico. Nico had just returned home, a period that had put a mountain of business and jobs on hold that hadnt been processed and approved. When he arrived at the group, he had Campoverde call the top executives into the conference room to prepare for the stage meeting. The meeting came to a standstill when Nico asked a series of pertinent questions that sent some executives into a panic. A WhatsApp popped up on my phone. Nico was about to put his phone on silent mode when he looked at the screen and saw it was Malias voice. Im afraid it has to do with Mica. Nico then tapped directly on that WhatsApp and the voice turned to text. Nico was stunned for a long time when the string of words, shown as text, appeared on the screen. A couple of executives on the other side of the table, thinking something had gone terribly wrong in the business, cautiously tried, President Nico? Nico grabbed his phone and shot up.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. The senior managers looked at each other, what was the situation? Nico suddenly said, You guys continue the discussion, Im going to listen to a voice-over. Voice? What voice at this moment? Whose voice is it? Is the meeting important? Leaving the stunned executives behind, Nico walked out of the conference room with his phone in hand and turned to go straight into the building. In the hallway, he reyed that voice, phone pressed to his ear, listening to it over and over again. Infinite loop. And take that voice and click on Favorites. That afternoon, Nico took up smoking again, smoking a small ashtray. But not in a depressed way, but in a happy way. He cant even sit still without a cigarette to calm the excitement. He listened attentively to every word of Mica no less than a hundred times. She said that then she loved him secretly for a long, long time, hiding it from everyone. She also said that it didnt matter if this time it was a repeat or a broken mirror, as long as that person was him. Nico was overwhelmed with emotion, a heart, alive and fierce, leaping. But this time, how could he let her repeat the same mistake? He could y him to death, as long as, she was happy. Throughout the afternoon, Nico felt as if he had drunk dozens of times more espresso, his heart pounding to the point of leaping out of his chest. She hated that voice, posted on Facebook. Dejected, she tells everyone, look, Mica loves me, and no matter how many more suitable people appear around her, she only loves him, from start to finish. But you cant send voice to your friends. Nico simply kept that voice, as if it were a treasure, private. When Nico finished the task at hand, he received a call from Adam. Adam asked, Are you free toe to my house for a casual lunch tomorrow?. Nico said no, Im not avable, I have a lot of worktely. Even if he were free, he would have to see Mica and wouldnt have time to go to La Vi Rouco to make a scene. Oh, really? Thats a shame, Mica ising to eat at my house tomorrow and I was thinking of, well, getting you guys organized I seem to be getting ahead of myself. Nicos eyes lit up and he said, Adam, I love it when you make up your mind, youre good to make up your mind a few more times and Im sure Ill thank you for it, bro. No, no, no, no, dont confess, I dont like men. If I could like you, whats the use Star, youd be in my pocket by now. Dont be silly, go get your girl, I have to go get Mica. I dont think Mica has forgiven you yet, for all I know, youre up for abuse. Nico grabbed his chin and said with a straight face, Im a masochist with jitterbug/M tendencies, its the only thing Im good at, so I dont need you to care. Chapter 1183: Coming Back Slowly (1) It was after 21:00 and almost 22:00 when Nico drove from the group to the Bayside. Mica, with the usual old man routine, was about to go to bed when she received a call from Nico. On the phone, the man said tersely and directly, Im downstairs at your house. Mica, slightly dazed, walks over to the window with her phone in her hand and looks down. Sure enough, there is a silver and gray sports car with a familiar figure standing next to it. Mica looks out the window to talk to him on the phone and asks, What do you want from me thiste? Mica, youe downstairs. Im going to bed, the pajamas are changed. Mica wasnt lying. Nico held the phone to his ear with one hand as he looked down, lifting a long leg and nonchntly kicking a small stone at his feet. Ive driven all this way and you havent seen me?. Wait a minute then. Mica hung up the phone and went to change her clothes. It was so cold and dewy outside that a down jacket had to be worn down there. Ten minutester, Micaes out of the building wrapped in a long down jacket. Nico watched her from a distance with one hand in his pocket, his forehead warm and slightly smiling, his ck eyes, like shooting stars, sparkled and smoldered as he looked at her. Mica walked over and said, Its sote, have you had a busy day and youre not going home to sleep and youre staying here car model? Nico kicked his shoes a little and saidzily, I was tired after a long day at work, but Im not tired after seeing you. I have an illness that needs to be treated by you. What? Now I want to see you every day, I have no energy if I dont see you, I cant do anything. Suddenly, Nico took a step closer to her, his tall, erect body enveloped her, Of course, if you give him another hug, it will be a moreplete cure. The mans strong, slender arms had embraced her. Through the thickforter, Mica could hear the strong beating of his heart. With a simple embrace like this, even without more intimate actions, Nico was content with the warmth that was about to pour out of her heart. Held for who knows how long. Nico didnt want to let go of her hand at all, rested his chin on her forehead and solemnly promised, word for word: Mica, there is no repetition between us, nor can there be, even if this time you y me to death, I wont let go of you. If I had known you were still alive, I would havee to you even sooner. Separating from life is even harder than separating from death. Mica took a deep breath, exhaled a deep puff of white air and slowly looked up at him with a faint smile, Between us, theres a lot of time ahead. Nico shivered and hugged her tighter, the corners of his lips turned up. Yes, whats there to fear when the future is long. Mica set the rm on her phone to go to bed at eleven and the rm went off. Mica said, Im going up to bed. Nico let go of her and stood by the car watching her turn and walk a few steps away, then suddenly took a big step forward and drew her back into his arms, hugging her again, from behind, Nicos face, cold from the icy wind, pressed against hers and said in a muted, warm voice, Mica, now I know that as long as youre in my arms, all the twists and turns, its all worth it. Mica was silent for a moment and teased, I really need toe up, unlike you, I can stay up all night and still be fresh the next day. Nico let go of her and said, Come on in, Ill see you in before I leave. The man was standing by the car in a ck coat, his posture was clear and his eyebrows starry. On this night, Nico felt like he was living a decade ago, full of adolescent love and confidence. Mica. He called out to her again. Mica lost her smile and turned her eyes to look at him, How else am I going toe upstairs if youre like this?Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Its almost like taking a step backwards. Nico kicked a stone at his feet and said to Mica with some cynicism, Nothing, I was wondering when you wereing home to sleep with me. Can re, lying on a tab with him. Mica just curved her lips and eyebrows without speaking and waved her hand at him, Go away, good night. The next day, at noon, Mica headed for lunch at The Vis at Repulse Bay in Adam. Just as I got out of the car, I saw Estre with the children watering the flowers and grass in the yard. Mica has only met Paulita, the other carrot dingus she hasnt seen. Estre! Aunt Mica is here! Paulita ran up excitedly, looking at Micas beautiful face with wide eyes and a look of fascination. Paulita has grown quite a bit in thest three years since Ive seen her. Mica reached out and stroked the little girls head, saying softly, Paulita has grown so much and is so beautiful that Tia Mica hardly recognizes her. Estre approached with three-year-old Lucio and said with a smile, Shes jumping, and look at those little legs, she may be a long-legged beautyter on. Its been a long time, Estre, and I didnt know you and Adam had had a second child. Estre said, Yes, thest time we saw each other was three years ago, but now that youre back, we can get together more often. Come on, lets talk inside, its warm inside. When we walked in, the children were sitting on a thick nket next to the sofa ying. Estre has prepared a pot of flowers and is chatting with Mica about it. Paulita and Lucio were putting Lego together and when they got to a difficult ce, they couldnt put it together for ages, Paulita pulled the Lego closer and asked the adults, Estre, help me put it together here, my brother is a troublemaker, hes messing up everything Ive put together! Estre is not very good at Lego either, it is usually Adam who takes the two children to y with them, and Estre was puzzled for a while and couldnt get them put together. Lets see. Mica checked the original piece and patiently exined to Paulita, Paulita, look, this step you put it backwards, the colors dont match the drawing, so you cant put anything together either, take this apart and put it back together as it was in the drawing and you can put this together. Paulita pped her forehead with her little hand, disgruntled, Why didnt I realize that, Im going to spell it out again. Paulita held up the Lego, took apart the previous step and flexibly reassembled it. Estre smiled and said, Im not good at ying with these more spacey things, its usually Adam who takes the kids. Seeing as you get along so well with Paulita, if you and Nico have children in the future, Im sure youll get along well with the kids. At the mention of the baby, Mica made a puzzled face and didnt answer, just took a sip of her tea and said, Anyway, its good to have Adam around, you dont need to know anything, Adam will do everything for you. After a few moments of climbing and exchanging pleasantries, Adam came down from his study upstairs, dressed in a white shirt and ck pants, as clean and smart as can be. Mica is here. Estre said, I didnt call you when Mica arrived, as you were busy with work. Mica gets up and greets Adam with a smile. Chapter 1184: Returning Slowly (2) Its not dinner time yet, its still early. Adam also sat on the couch and watched the two children fiddling with the adult Lego, pointing every now and then. As Paulita put the pieces together, she ran over and sat on Adamsp,zily pushing the Lego into Adams hands and asking him to help her put it together. Daddy, my hands hurt, can you help me put this Lego bag together! Adam just smiled warmly, Lego is what you want to put together, on a whim, ah, put together some bags and then you dont want to put it together? What do you mean by a heartbeat? Three hot spots. Adam said this but assumed the part Paulita had half-spelled and continued spelling. Paulita winked andughed cheekily, I dont have a soft spot in my heart for daddy!. Adamughed at his little mistress and was coaxed into smiling, Youve had too much strawberry shortcake today, your little mouth is so sweet. Tell me, what do you want daddy to buy you again?. Paulita put her little hand over her little mouth and said with ridiculously arched eyes, Daddy, I want the telescope to see the stars. Its the astronomical telescope. Yes, buy it. Adam agreed with crity. Dad, when are we leaving? Adam said as he helped Paulita assemble the Lego in his hands, After lunch, this afternoon Daddy will show you the counter and you can pick it out yourself. Paulita threw her arms around Adams neck and gave her daddy a kiss on the cheek, Thank you, Daddy!.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Mica watched the heartwarming scene and said to Estre with a smile, Adam is very affectionate with his children, Paulita buys him everything he likes to y with. Estre said, Yes, children are like little angels, always wanting to give them the best, and when you and Nico have a child, you will be willing to give him anything as long as it is good. By the way, how have you and Nico been doing? We agreed that for the time being, we would get along as normal friends first, and that after that, theres no rush. Adam hadnt been talking to them, but when he heard Micas The day wille, he couldnt help but scoff, Can you be patient for the day, will that Nico guy let you? As soon as Adam spoke, the sound of a car engine came from the courtyard of The Vis at Repulse Bay. Adam had a melon look on his face, Speak of the devil, see, I told you it was time for red rain to fall from the sky if this guy could have anything like patience. Nico stepped out of a long-legged silver-gray Bugatti. Inside the house, Estre leaned close to Mica and let out augh, Someones in a hurry to get warm. Mica raised an eyebrow, People who eat hot tofu get burned nine times out of ten. Adam pulled Paulita off hisp and stood up, Theyre all here too, lets eat!. The two children also raised their little hands and said they were hungry. Estre said, I will go to the kitchen and have the cook serve. Mica then took the two children to wash their hands. Nico looks for Mica as soon as he enters the house and sees Mica at the sink squeezing hand sanitizer for the two children and helping them roll up their sleeves. Paulita smiled sweetly at Mica, like a mother and daughter, and winked at her, Aunt Mica, would you like toe over more often, I know you y the piano very well, Im learning too, can we talk more? Great, Paulita is so good, she can y the piano at seven years old Paulita said proudly with her little chin up, My teacher says Paulita is the most talented little girl she has ever met and she could be a pianist in the future, Aunt Mica, maybe you will ask me to sign an autograph for you! Really, Paulita is amazing, then Paulita should give Tia Mica tickets to her concerts when she bes a pianist in the future. Okay, its a deal! Later, after dinner, Aunt Mica will spar with me, okay? Mica smiled and consented, Sure, a sparring match is a sparring match, no need to cry for the loser. Paulita growled, Who cries is a puppy. The images are warm and discreet. Nico burst out and said in a nasty tone, Fu, your daughter has a mother, why is that shitty kid of yours always picking on our Mica? Adam slowly straightened up the twins, Mica is Paulitas godmother, its normal for Paulita to cling to her, but you, what about your Mica, the name is not correct, what proof do you have that Mica is from your family? Hiss- Nico wanted to rip Adams mouth off, Can you speak human, shut up if you cant?. Adam raised an eyebrow and said, I just heard Mica say that people who eat hot tofu get burned nine times out of ten, so calm down, Mica is not a cabbage like Estre, you have to wear gloves when you pick up a hot potato. How can someone like you who arches a small cabbage understand the thrill of climbing Mt. Everest. Its a snow mountain and Ive warmed it up. Adam gave her a thumbs up, expressionless, Outstanding. Soon after, Mica came out after washing her hands with the two children. Nico walked over and pulled Paulita aside, Go, go, go, go find your own mother, Ill hold if you go to the airport and identify your mother, what about your father?. Paulita nodded and wrinkled her little eyebrow, Uncle Nico, do you have any sense, fighting with a child for a favor?. Youre just like your father. If I dont watch out for you, you could have Mica tomorrow. Mica looked at Nico with an impatient face and said amused, Nico, Paulita is only a seven year old, are you exaggerating? Nico put his arm around Mica and approached the table, Dont let her fool you, shes just trying to trick you into mothering her with that pretty face. Ive seen this kind of children many times. Paulita looks at Nico: I have a mother! Ha! You have to stop belittling me in front of Aunt Mica!. And she buzzes. Nico: Youre the only one who can hum, hum, hum! I can do it too. Go, go sit with your own mother. Paulita was sent to sit on the other side of the room, looking at Nico with indignation. Nico sat down next to Mica and just stared at Paulita with wide, dry eyes, not letting anyone escape. Paulita said, If I didnt have Estre, how would Aunt Mica be with a stinky guy like you. She only smells good with my father. You called me a smelly uncle, do you know thew of true fragrance, brat. Hmph, youre the big brat, Im seven years old, no calling me a brat, this is my house! Paulita was very poised, very self-possessed, but Nico was not one to bow down under a roof and said arrogantly, Seven years old? Do you know how old your uncle is? Hes the same age as your father, so you have to respect him as much as your father, understand?. Paulita gave an inexpressive Oh, I know how to respect the old and love the young. Respect for the old and love for the young. Who are you calling old? Nico gritted his teeth. Adam stroked his daughters little head, Yes, you have to respect the old and the young, especially with this grumpy, wifeless Uncle Nico, who is already poor without a wife, so you have to be considerate. Nico grabbed a handful of crates and mmed them into Adams arms, Whos talking about not having a wife? Chapter 1185: Coming Back Slowly (3) A meal that was a war of words. Nico and Paulita do not see each others faces. On the other hand, Mica and Paulita have fun. After the meal, Paulita ran to her room and pulled out a couple of Monopoly monsters and ran to Mica and said, Auntie Mica, you and Papa and Estre y Monopoly with me!. Paulita loved board games like Monopoly when she was very young, but as she got a little older inter years, she yed them less often, but still enjoyed them. With nothing else to do after dinner, Mica said yes in a whisper, Sure. Adam, Estre and Mica sat on the carpet ying Monopoly with seven-year-old Paulita. Nico sat alone and slightly annoyed. Paulita pouted and asked the handsome, grumpy, broken Uncle Broken, Uncle Nico, are you sure you dont want to y with us? It was also a friendly invitation to talk about her hospitality as a young hostess. Nico scoffed, Its for kids, I y, Im afraid youll all lose to me. Paulita grunted incredulously, Im so good at this that daddy lost against me even though Im so smart! Youre afraid of losing, arent you? Nico got right into it with a little boy, rolling up his shirt sleeves anding over, sitting down next to Mica, Your father was giving up on you, now Im going to show you what a guy can do. Paulita pursed her lips, not believing Nicos words at all, thinking it was a bluff, and shoved a wad of virtual bills into Nicos hand. Uncle Nico, if you loseter, dont cry!. Nico: Fuck, the kids are getting more and more arrogant nowadays, they need to be put down. The entrance opened with Nico halfway through. Paulita lifted her little chin in triumph and said, Uncle Nico, youre going to lose!. Nico was calm and unperturbed, Uncle will turn the book aroundter. After a few minutes, Nico had turned the money over and won arge sum. In this round, Nico reached the finish line first, bankrupting Adam. Paulita puffed out her little face with some disappointment, Papa, why arent you as good as Uncle Nico? Adam stroked his daughters little head and said soothingly, Horses have horses. Paulita said like a little adult, Uncle Nico, you win girls with so many bills, no wonder you dont get a wife. My father is great, he always gives way to Estre and me, so my father has a wife. Nico: Howe I dont have a wife? Paulita: Youre alone now, and Aunt Mica said shes just friends with you. Unconvinced, Nico gave Micas hand a tug and shoved the thick stack of virtual bills into her hand, boasting to Paulita: See, thats how you get a wife, I won your bills to get a wife, you know?. Paulita: Aunt Mica, Uncle Nico is old and has no wife, its sad, do you want to take pity on him? Nico: Paulita is a godsend! This shitty boy has some conscience. Nico: Yes, Miss Mica, look at me, Im old and I dont have a wife, do you want to take pity on me?. Mica stuck out her hand and raised an eyebrow at him, joking, Nico, howe the state didnt take your cheek to make a bulletproof vest?. Its a shame I took such a thin skin to make a bulletproof vest, best to keep it for my wife to see. Mica was so amused that she raised her hand and pped him, but lightly, Stay where you are, Im not your wife now. Mica got up, said goodbye to the Adam family, turned around and left the vi. Nico stood still and touched the p, suddenly the ecologist bagughed and took a big step after him, Ill see you outside! Nico barricades Mica in front of the vi and puts an end to the begging. Theres no traffic on this stretch of road, really, not a single car, otherwise Id say that bastard Adam is sick in the head, finding a ce like this to build a vi and dumping it in the desert with no one the wiser. Mica frowned and looked at him with a retarded face: Brother, shes driving. Mica: Get out of the way, youre blocking my car door. Nico looked back at a white Mercedes. Driving, ah, what a coincidence, I dont drive, why dont you give me a ride, just the same. Mica: That ck Hummer on thewn belongs to a ghost? Mr. Nico, take a good look, your car, over there. Nico had his hand on the roof of the white Mercedes, his face unperturbed, Oh, thats Adams car. I saw youing today in this car. Do you think shes blind? A certain someone blushed unblushingly, I forgot to tell you that a second ago I gave this car to Adam. Mica: Nico: Honey, take me home. A big man, 57, takes Micas hand, bitchy and wavy. Mica cast a cold look, Who are you calling a wife, dont be ridiculous. An ex-wife is also a wife. This man is sick. Mica: A good horse doesnte back, has Mr. Nico never heard that? Nico sucks: I didnt say hes a good horse. Well, whoever wants to be a horse is not a horse anyway. Mica tossed him the car keys, You drive, I wont be your chauffeur. Nico received the key and smiled a rueful smile, Then Ill take that as a yes. Promise what? Promise to let me chase you. Mica pinched her fingers, Then youll have to line up a number first, The Holy City has more than enough people chasing me, as you know, around the block. Youre mine even if you go around three times. Nico said in his mind. Nico threw the car keys up high and eagerly got into the car. Being my wifes chauffeur was like being in the clouds. Mica was sitting in the passenger seat and was about to reach for her seat belt when Nico leaned over and offered to buckle her in and, in the process, gave her a quick, sharp kiss on the lips.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. N i c o, Mica looked up at him with cold eyes, a look that seemed to want to burn a hole in his face. Nico raised his hands in surrender and said in an ungainly, wavy voice, Stealing a kiss from you is undeserved, if you dont like it, Ill let you kiss me back by force, I have no problem agreeing wholeheartedly. A scoundrel! Mica shouted at her, Drive!. Yes, maam. Nico answered herzily and started the car unhurriedly. Eyes full of triumph. Mica said, Take me home. A man said, Oh, but as a result, he drove the car to his vi. Mica theorized with him, I mean send me back to Aqua. Nico is a sly, You only said you were being driven home, you didnt say which house you were going to, this is also your home. Nico Before her words were out of her mouth, Nico had already gotten out, walked around the front of the car to the co-drivers side, opened the door and extended his hand to her in a gentlemanly manner, inviting, Get out of the car, maam, ande in for a cup of tea or to see your acacia. Mica reached out, pped her hand away and got out of the car and moved forward. Nico waved his palm, smiled fondly and continued in stride, Long legs to walk so fast, maam. Not as long as you. Thats good stamina, walking so fast without taking a breath. The corner of Micas mouth twitched, dont be poor. Chapter 1186: Good Things Are Near (1) The acacias have grown stronger than when they were transnted on Vi Moon Lake Road. In summer, shade shades andpletely envelops the yard. The carved iron swing under the acacia is clean and appears to have been regrly cared for and cleaned. Mica sat on the swing and Nico sat on it. Mica looked at him, but said nothing. Nicos long arms held the seat of the swing with one hand, one long leg hit the ground, his leather shoes stomped on the ground a few times as the swing swung and swung. Nico rolled his eyes to look at the side of Micas face and asked without evasion, The little attic in the backyard, I had the workmen redo it again after you left, want to go see it? At the mention of the little attic in the backyard, Micas eyes gave a different look. Nico took her hand between his and said with a smile, Its certainly not being restored to hold you prisoner again. Ive done things so bad that even I cant help pping myself, but that restored loft did imprison me for two years. Mica was slightly puzzled. Nico stood up and said, Come, lets show you around. Mica didnt refuse and followed Nico into the backyard. The outside walls of the small backyard dormer had been given a new look, with new paint for the walls, and no sign of the original burn.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Mica climbed the woodendder and Nico followed her, I slept here almost every night when you first left, trying to get you into my dreams, to take care of me. I thought to myself, How cruel of you to leave and not even let me dream. Climbing the stairs, Nico opened the door and Mica entered the small attic. She saw the cut ss of the window, smiled warmly and said, Actually, theres something I havent told you. That Christmas Eve three years ago, you wrote in your diary that you had lit fireworks for me downstairs all night, and I actually sat here and waited for you all night. Nico vibrated in his heart and looked at her with deep, soulful eyes. Mica wandered through the small loft and found a torn piece of paper on a desk in the loft. Before she could read what was written on the paper, Nico had rushed forward even faster, snatching the paper from behind her back with a quick nce and catching it in a ball with hisrge hands. I dont want Mica to see me. But the more he hid it, the more interested Mica became. Mica approached him, What is that?. Nothing, its just a piece of paper. Nicos look made it clear that there was no silver lining here. Mica asked him insistently with an open hand, Ive seen whats written on it, your handwriting. Its really nothing Nico sighed helplessly. He could just write in his own diary on those lonely, lost days, and it would be embarrassing to show it to him, or to read it in front of him. He had never been a man of pretensions,ing across as matronly and effeminate. Nico, if you dont show me, Ill leave. Mica makes a move to leave. Nico grabbed her arm with one hand, Dont. So, will you give a look or not? No Before Nico could say no, Mica was already leaning toward his back, taking the paper ball from his hand. Nico took a step back, caught off guard for a moment, and they both fell backwards and forwards,nding on the couch at the same time. Nico dropped onto the couch and Mica fell into his arms. Four eyes faced each other. Nicos eyes held a smirk as he took the paper ball in one hand and wrapped his arm around her back, mockingly telling her, I told you before that I would have let you pounce if I had told you this was what you were looking for. Mica gave him a bandit look and made a move to grab the paper ball in his other hand, but Nicos arms were long and when he raised them to dodge, Mica was no match for him. Nico! Nico smirked and pursed his lips, Forget it, I wont tease thedy. Since thedy wants to see it, Ill give her my old face anyway. Just dont cry when you see it. Nico handed her the ball of paper he was holding, Here, its yours. Mica looked at him, took the ball of paper from his palm, unwrapped it and smoothed out the tangled folds. There are few words on it, but the words are profound. This is thest page of Nicos diary that was torn out. Also a recent entry from the day. She wrote the night she thought she was going to marry Dario. This is our tenth year, and I will always, always love you, fruitlessly. It was like saying it to Mica, but it was also like Nico saying it to himself. Mica looked at those lines and her expression and eyes stopped, only to stare in wonder at the words on the page. Gradually, the circles in my eyes soured. My heart, blocked. Nico raised a hand to scratch his brow bone, slightly puzzled, I shouldnt have shown it to you. Nico cupped her face, pressed it against his chest and stroked her long hair. Mica asked against his chest, Why did you keep loving when you thought I was going to marry Dario, I remember you told me the day of the divorce breakup that you were going to quit smoking and that you were going to leave me just like you quit smoking. So it was all a lie to me? Quitting smoking is fine, but quitting, or forgetting, will kill you. Micas lips let out a slowugh, Love even when it doesnt work? Nico looked at the spider above his head and said in a very faint but firm voice, Well, I love you and I love that youre useless too. Mica let out augh at hisment. Is that funny? Someones face looked at her with unmistakable seriousness. Mica bit her lip and stifled augh, Its not funny. Mica looked at him, watched, and her eyes suddenlynded on his thin lips. Nico. She suddenly called out to him. Nico sat up slightly and Mica made a small movement to pounce on him, wrapping her arms around his neck and lowering her head, kissing him on the lips. The kiss was emotional and prolonged. Nico was slightly taken aback, not expecting her to suddenly take the initiative. After the kiss, Nico shamelessly reminisced about how surprisingly good it felt to be pushed every now and then. Nicos dark eyes seared her, What does that mean, maam, I really dont understand. Setting. Keep loading. Mica stood up and ignored him, If you dont understand, forget it, I just want to eat tofu, I dont want anything. Its just human nature that attracts me to men. Nico couldnt let her get away with it, and with a lopsided grin he reached out and pulled her hand back. Im a bit of a purist, Im responsible for kissing. What part of him is pure? Dont be cheeky. Nico hugged her and said, Consider that now as a seal, you cant disown me now that Im yours anyway. You could be a little more brazen. Nicos eyes darkened and he mmed Mica against the wall, his voice fell low and lovely in her ear, Since Mistress has asked me to be more shameless, I will respectfullyply. When did she ask you to be more shameless? Well Nico kissed as he bent down, picked up Mica in a horizontal embrace and escorted her to the clean cot. I love it. Nico is very dominant and not very tactful. And yet, full of deep emotion. He took her hand between his and pressed it against the light-colored sheets, fingers sped tightly together, fingertips all warm and tousled. Nicos rolling breath, falling over her ear, said in a muted voice deep in her ear, Three years, Mica, and atst youre mine again . Chapter 1187: Good Things Are Near (2) On Christmas Eve, Mica and Malia prepared a board of meatballs filled with sauerkraut, cabbage and mushrooms and meat. Malia smiled and said, Nico loves the meatballs I make and says the stuffing I make is especially aromatic, Mica, go and call him toe to dinner with us on New Years Eve. Mica went to call and when she got through, it was not Nico himself who answered, but Campoverde. Mr. Campoverde, how are you? Campoverde said, Maam, Mr. Nico has something to do right now and would like to see you there. Were you looking for me for something? Mica was a little puzzled, But its almost time for New Years Eve dinner. Theres no hurry, maam, Im driving right below you now, so pleasee down and Ill take you to meet Mr. Nico. Mica smiled and said, What the hell are you selling thats so mysterious? Campoverde said, Mr. Nico wanted to surprise his wife. Then Ill change my clothes and pester Mr. Campoverde to wait. Yes, maam. After hanging up the phone, Mica said, Abu, Im going out and I dont know when Ill be back, so if you and Hud are hungry, eat first and Ill be backter to have a drink with you.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. Is it to see Nico? Malias eyes zed over. Mica replied and headed for the checkroom to change. Maliaughed, Come on, its okay to bete for New Years Eve dinner. It was cold outside and Mica was very dressed up, in a white down jacket and a thick cream-colored wool skirt with a thick scarf around her neck. Face, in, with just a hint of lipstick on her lips. Long hair tied casually around the head on a pillow. Dress not like you were going on a date, veryzy and casual. Campoverde stood frozen by the car as Mica walked out of the building. He had no idea Mica dressed so casually. As Mica made her way to the car, Campoverde made a point of asking, Maam, are you sure you its not more formal? Is it for dinner at some fancy restaurant? asked Mica. Campoverde shook his head with a slight smile and opened the door to the back seat, Not really, get in, anyway, a person as good looking as thedy would look good even in a jacket, youd like her anyway Mr. Nico, it wouldnt hurt. Mica didnt mind, she always went out to direct scenes after she stopped being an actress, sitting in front of the camera, dressed casually, usually with a big cotton coat over her body to protect her from the cold and got to work. There is little time or energy to pay attention to dress issues at work. As for the day-to-day, it is even less advisable to spend too much time on it. Mica prefers to spend her time reading and studying. I dont mind the beauty thing. Micas talent and temperament are also enough to make you forget that she is excessively beautiful. Campoverde drove a long way. When Mica got out, it was not yetpletely dark; it is now pitch ck out the car window. Mica couldnt resist asking, Mr. Campoverde, where exactly are we going?. Almost there, maam, I cant kidnap you left or right. joked Campoverde. Mica doesnt believe it. Campoverde has been with Nico for many years, and Nico knows people like the back of his hand, so its unlikely that Campoverde would do anything treacherous. I was just curious as to what Nico wanted. Soon the car reached the foot of the hill. This mountain, called the Crescent, is a tourist attraction in La Ciudad Santa, which Mica has never visited, but has heard of it. Mr. Campoverde, what has brought me to the Media Luna? Come to climb a mountain in the middle of the night? Nico is not that retarded. Maam, this is as far as I can take you, youll have to climb it yourself. As Mica climbed from the foot of the hill warily, a figure suddenly jumped out from the trees illuminated by a dim streetlight, startling Mica. Savanna was holding an arrow, smiling with a mouthful of tiny white teeth, Sister-inw, go in this direction and youll see my brother! Mica smiled helplessly and sighed, What the hell is Nico up to. Surprise oh,e on,e on. Savanna pushes Mica forward and up. At the second stop, I ran into Matthew, who was smoking a cigarette while clutching a sign with an arrow on it. With an expression of extreme reluctance, as if he had been kidnapped, Matthew pointed to Mica: Nico has had his brains eaten out by dogs since he fell in love, asking us toe for a stop on Christmas Eve, on such a cold day. Mica continues to the top and at the third stop, Rabago picks up an arrow sign. Even without Rabagos indication, it was clear to Mica that she should continue in the direction he pointed. Mica saw the cable car going up the mountain. The outside of the cable car was decorated with a circle of colorful roses, and inside was a small lighted chandelier. In the cold night, the cable car, glowing with light and wrapped in roses, looked like a little carriage from a fairy tale. And outside the carriage, there was a pretty little girl. Its Paulita. Mica was slightly stunned, Paulita, why are you here too?. Paulita said proudly, Uncle Nico invited me, I came for Aunt Mica, Aunt Mica, get on the cable car, theres a surprise when you go up the mountain!. Mica boarded the cable car, which rose steadily to the top. In the gond there was a card. Mica opened the card and saw Nicos pale, scrawled handwriting. Attention. Christmas Eve fireworks to pay for you. Mica froze, in the gond, and looked sharply skyward. A screech. A blinding light rose from the top of the hill. Like a fiery serpent it hurtles upward. Moment. The fiery snake burst into the dark sky, causing the mountain to fill with bright smoke and fire that lit up the entire sky. The fireworks, huge and spectacr. The fireworks burst in the sky first into a lively bouquet of flowers, then transformed into several shining silver trees, and finally, under the dark sky, into big words. Mica, marry me. At this point, the cable car stops and reaches the top of the mountain. Before Mica could catch her breath from the majestic fireworks, the gond door opened. As soon as she stepped off the cable car, Mica saw Nico standing a short distance away, gazing lovingly at her. The terrace at the top of the hill is a ss observation deck, and the ss underfoot reflects the brilliant fireworks and the glow in the sky. On the terrace, in addition to Nico, were Savanna, Mateo, Rabago and Paulita, who had been showing the way up the hill earlier. The Adams were also present. Mica looked around at the huge ssed-in terrace, the perimeter of which was covered with roses, and even the soles of her feet were covered with fresh rose petals, and the faint scent of roses could be smelled in the air of the open terrace. Eye-catching and romantic. Step by step, Nico walked steadily toward her. In the sky, the brilliant fireworks bloom again. He approached her from this blooming firework. It wasnt until he approached her that Mica smiled slightly, So, having Campoverde bring me here to set off fireworks for me? Aside from paying you for Christmas Eve fireworks, there is of course one more important thing. With those words, Nico dropped to his knees. Mica stood up and he knelt down on one knee, lifted his face to look at her and said solemnly, word for word, I remember you made a wish to fall in love until the wedding, you and me. mica, its not just your wish, its mine too. I, Nico, just want to marry Mica. I will love you with all my life. From now on, if you tell me to go east, I will never go west, if you tell me to go south, I will never go north; if you tell me to eat fine rice, I will never eat dry rice; if you tell me to do whatever you want, I will do whatever you want, as long as you are happy, you can y with me until death. Mica, marry me and let me spend the rest of my life atoning for my sins. May I? After Nico finished his confession, the crowd of foodies on the terrace pped and whistled noisily. Marry him! Marry him! Marry him! Nicos dark eyes fixed on Mica, I just want your answer. Mica curved her lips and pulled a diamond ring from therge pocket of herforter. Put it on me. Nico was slightly stunned, How did this ring get on you?. Savanna exined, Brother, I returned it to its rightful owner a long time ago!. Matthew whistled and scoffed, People are in a hurry, brother, hurry up and put it on your sister-inw! Dont stand still. Put it on and therell be no turning back. Mica smiled slightly, If you dont put it on, Ill back off. Nico took the diamond ring and slipped it on Micas ring finger. No chance of backing out. Nico rose from the floor, pulled Mica up, held the back of her neck with hisrge hands and, in front of the audience, gave her a passionate tongue kiss. Adam reached up and covered Paulitas eyes, Too much, theres still a child in there. Paulita hummed: people are not three years old anymore, they are on TV all the time. It was windy on the terrace and Mica was weak, so after Nico dered himself, he told the group to leave. On the way down, Mica sat in the cable car with Nico. Mica asked curiously, Wouldnt it be humiliating for you to make such a big show of yourself if I dont say yes tonight? She also summoned many friends to witness it together. Nico put his arm around her and leaned toward her, and said in an ungainly, disheveled manner, If you dont say yes, well spend the rest of the night on top of the mountain, and Ill ride down in the cable car anyway. Wilt. Mica looked at the diamond ring on his ring finger and reached over to gently caress it, after a moment she smiled and looking at him she said, Nico, Merry Christmas Eve. Nicos dark eyes darkened abruptly. Mica is pinned against the gond, kissing furiously and uncontrobly. After a long, long kiss, Nico pressed his lips against her soft ones and exhaled with a gasp, It feels so good to have this lost and found. Mica clung to his neck and looked at her reflection in the ss doors of the gond. The corners of her gradually curving lips were bright and luminous. When the cable car reached the base of the hill, Nico, who is tall and long-legged, stepped out of the cable car first and then led Mica straight across the cable car to the car. Campoverde is still in the car. Mica struggled slightly, Put me down, Ill walk alone. No, I reserve my own daughter-inw, the one who puts her is a grandson. Campoverde was in her car and saw from a distance the foam from the dog food being thrown in her face. It shouldnt be in the car, it should be under him. When we arrived at Vi Moon Lake Road, Nico hugged Mica and kissed her all the way from the gate to the house. Down jackets, coats and sweaters were thrown from the foyer to the couch, stretching all the way. But halfway there, Mica suddenly had abdominal cramps, cringing in pain and breaking into a cold sweat at the corner of her forehead. Nico hugged her and asked worriedly, Mica, whats the matter with you? Mica snuggled helplessly in his arms, closing her eyes in indefinable embarrassment, I think its my period. Chapter 1188: Good Things Are Near (3) Over the years, Mica has suffered greatly from menstrual cramps during her periods. Once in the UK, she got out of bed in pain and was taken to the hospital by Dario. I also took a lot of painkillers, but when I developed a tolerance to them, the painkillers were of little use and I had to rely on my own perseverance to get through them. Every time I got my period, the pain was so bad that I would pass out. Holding her in his arms, Nico carried her up to the master bedroom,id her on the bed and pulled the soft sheets. Mica blushes and asks, Are there tampons?. Ill go out and buy some, I dont have any at home. In all these years, with Mica gone, Nico had had no contact with women, let alone brought them home, and there could be no such thing in the vi. Even if there was, it was left by Mica at the time, but it had expired. Mica nodded as she curled up under the covers, too sore to move, her abdomen felt like a wire was pulling at it, so painful that she couldnt stand upright and just curled up like a baby to feel a little better. Nico reached out and touched her cold sweaty forehead, her eyes full of pain, Ill get you a cup of hot water. When we got downstairs, Nico looked up on his phone: What should I do if my wife has menstrual cramps? There are many posting answers. Transfer 520 directly to your wife and it stops hurting immediately. Nico passed this item directly. At this point, even if he transferred 5, 2 million dors to Mica, he feared she would still be in pain. What a bad idea, as unreliable as it can be. Drink more hot water. Its no walk in the park. Ginger, red dates, cinnamon, eggs and brown sugar, boiled in hot water for ten minutes, tones the blood and warms the belly well, especially if done by the husband himself, it is sure to be more effective. Heres a recipe to try. Nico put a pot of water on to boil, took out ginger, red dates, cinnamon, eggs and brown sugar from the fridge, poured them into a pot and cooked for ten minutes, and out came a bowl of aromatic soup. Nico is a dork in the kitchen and burned his fingers several times making this soup dish. Even the pot almost broke. Nico found another hot water bottle, rinsed it with hot water, squeezed it and brought it up with the bowl of soup. Mica was about to pass out from the pain and in the midst of her confusion, a hot water bottle wrapped in a soft towel was shoved into her abdomen. She didnt see the object and unconsciously asked, What is it?. A hot water bottle, it might be better if your tummy is warmer. Nico pulled her into his arms again, holding the bowl of soup and feeding her with a spoon. Its the first time Ive made it, I dont know if it will be appetizing, but its all sweet, so it shouldnt be hard to eat. Mica looked at him, her eyes slightly alight. Nico thought it hurt too much and looked at her red eyes and frowned more, Mica, how nice it would be if it hurt for you. It was all her fault. If it hadnt been for that blood-draining transfusion and the miscarriage, she wouldnt have always had such agonizing abdominal pain. Tears fell from Micas eyes. Nico became even more anxious and reached out to wipe away her tears as he said, Tomorrow I will find a famous doctor to cure your menstrual pains. You and I have been at odds before, and I always wanted to take you to see a doctor to cure the root of your menstrual pains, but I was afraid of upsetting you and reminding you of those sad things from the past. If they cant cure it, they are ipetent, and I will go around the world to find you a famous doctor to cure it. Mica was crying again, tears streaming down her face. Mica rarely cries, let alone in front of Nico. Nico, distressed and nervous beyond all recognition, wiped her tears with his fingertips and said, If you are really in unbearable pain, bite me. Mica burst into tears, I dont have the strength to bite you Mica, dont cry, if you keep crying, Im going to cry too. Micaughed out loud from the pain and the urge tough. But Nico wasnt making fun of her, he was really and genuinely distressed by Micas painful red eyes. He was the cause of her illness; how could he not feel guilty. Nico gave her the bowl of soup, which had two chunks of old brown sugar in it, and was so light and sweet it tasted good to the pte, and Mica finished the bowl. They ate red dates and cinnamon. Mica let out augh at the corner of her lips and said, Its delicious. Nico lowered his head against her forehead, kissed the bridge of her nose and said affectionately, You sleep for a while, Ill go out and buy tampons. Nico drove to the nearest store. Buy all the brands on the tampon side of the shelf. Nighttime, daytime, soft and mesh, theres something for everyone. Carrying a basket of tampons to the counter, the girl at the checkout saw such a handsome man carrying a basket of tampons and couldnt help but blush at the forbidding feeling. Nico carried arge bag of tampons back to Vi Moon Lake Road. Mica has fallen asleep in pain, her hair broken at the corners of her forehead, wet with cold sweat, sticking to her sideburns and forehead. Nico gingerly ced therge tampon bag on the floor, walked over to her, tousled the hair stuck to her face and touched her forehead. Normal temperature and no painful fever. Because of her period, she was soiled, her pants were dirty and she had a cold sweat. This makes it easy to get sick. Nico lifted her out of bed and went into the bathroom, taking her into a warm bath. Nico spent some time in the bathroom studying how to put in a tampon. After the shower, he takes Mica to the bed in the bedroom. He changed a set of clean sheets and covers. Lying on the bed, Nico hugged the person, kissed her, and asked softly, Mica, are you feeling better? Mica nodded weakly, not much better, but not wanting to worry him any more or deepen his guilt, she said, It will pass after a good nights sleep. When she said that, Nico naturally knew he was still in pain. Tomorrow well go to the doctor. Mica smiled faintly and asked, What if the cure is no good? Put the gun to his head and Ill see if it can be cured. Micaughed softly at his menacing, confused look and tapped him on the chin, Thats medical malpractice for you. Nico took her hand, slightly cold, and tucked it into his warm waist to cover her, kissing her. Anyway, theyll have to do everything they can to cure her. It doesnt matter if we have the baby or not, but I dont want to see you in that much pain again. At the mention of children, Mica looks at him and asks him, Nico, do you like children?. No, that Paulita from La Vi Rouco says she is dear and flowery, but when I look at him, I feel he is a collector and difficult to handle. Even if I like the child, it is only because he is the son you have borne, and I cannot treat him harshly, but you ask me to love him as much as I love you, to be as gentle and patient with him as I am with you, and I seem not to be able to do it. Mica hugged her neck, closed her eyes, took a deep breath and said, But everyone around you has children, Adam is the same age as you, Paulita is seven and Lucio is three. Nico, Im not afraid youll regret it, Im just afraid that not being able to have children will make you feel guilty about me for the rest of your life. Nico said, You are not well enough to have children, and even if you could get pregnant, I dont want you to risk it. I want you to be healthy and safe with me. Nasty boy. Micaughed at him and said, But why do I remember you wanting me to get pregnant, too? Nico raised an eyebrow and said truthfully, It wasnt because I liked kids, it was just because of insecurity, thinking that maybe if you got pregnant and gave me a baby, you would never leave me again. Once upon a time, it was just embarrassing, trying to hold you captive with a child. Now its not necessary, I know you love me and youre not well, how can I let you suffer the pains of childbirth, not to mention its so dangerous, youve already died once, I dont want you in any more danger, not even if I put you in that danger. Mica curved her lips toward him and said, It doesnt seem to hurt as much now. Nico kissed the edge of her lips and took her whole slender body in his arms, tucking the nkets in tightly. Go to sleep, freshen up and Ill take you to the doctor in the morning, even if you cant bepletely cured, at least cut this menstrual pain in half. Mica leaned on his arm, curving her lips. This cold winter night is also warm to the core, as long as he is there, it is a ce of peace. He loved her, much, much more than she could ever imagine. Nico stayed with her all night Christmas Eve, and when the hot water bottle was no longer warm, he went downstairs to make another hot water run and put it in her belly to warm her up. This neighborhood is a vi area. It is not a downtown area. In the early morning of the first day of the Lunar New Year, there were countless firecrackers. Mica did not sleep very well and woke up at 6 am. Nico was not happy and said, Ill report these firecrackerster, whats this about firecrackers first thing in the morning. Mica saw him lose his temper and said with a smile, Forget it, after all its the first day of the year, Im not so ufortable anymore, even if they wake me up, but this nest is warm, well stay under to recover, maybe well go back to sleep in a while. Then sleep some more. Nico said softly as he hugged her. Soon after, the sound of firecrackers was heard again. Nico was annoyed, I should have taken you on vacation to a vacation ind if I had known. Youre not taking me on a doctors appointment to a vacation ind. Nico stood up and gathered her nkets around her, his face softening again as he turned to Mica and asked, Are you hungry? Mica shook her head, not hungry. Ill have the cook from La familia Amengualeter, what would you like to eat? On the first day of the year, La familia Amengual was probably expecting guests and the cook couldnt get away.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Nico said, If you dont mind if I cook, I can prepare it for you. Mica arched her eyebrows and smiled, Im a little curious about Chef Kees dark cuisine. Okay, if you dare to eat, I dare to eat. Chapter 1189: You’re on your forehead and in your heart (1) Mica slept until noon. Next to her, Nico had already gotten up early.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Mica changed her clothes and went downstairs with her cotton mop. Before she reached the floor, she saw Nico downstairs, in the open kitchen, banging his head with a hammer, as if he was about to set the kitchen on fire. Mica couldnt help but sneer at him, Are you cooking or sabotaging, Chef Kee? Nico rubbed his nose, strangely embarrassed, I was just looking at the recipe, who knew frying with a spat was harder than holding a gun. Poof. Mica had just approached when Nico pulled her into a hug, Did I wake you up smashing up the kitchen? She rested her chin on his shoulder and kissed his neck lovingly. No, too sleepy and its time. Nico asked, Are you hungry? A little. Nico said, Why dont I order takeout, you must be starving if you have to wait for me to finish. Takeout is no good, Ill go wash up first, then Ill cook a green vegetable and egg noodles to make a meal for lunch. Nico raised a hand to scratch his forehead, How am I going to do that, making you cook for someone who has menstrual cramps. Why dont you sit there and show me how its done. Mica: Im afraid Ill end up teaching and wanting to do it myself. Is it so wasted? Mica washed up, drank a big ss of hot water and then let herself be held in Nicos arms and taught him how to cook noodles. Cooking noodles is basically azy operation, the water boils, the noodles go in, the noodles boil, then you can add the eggs and vegetables, all cooked and ready to eat. Next, you mix some sauce in a bowl. Just add a little oil, salt, soy sauce, bean paste and chili sauce. Nico added salt, two tablespoons, and Mica saw, Thats too much salt, just a little, theres salt in the soy sauce and bean paste and so on. Forget it, she has no talent for cooking. Nico said, Grandma just called and I answered for you. Grandma already knows were back together and has asked us toe back to Aqua for dinner tonight. Then theres no need to make dinner. After a quick lunch, Nico contacted the doctor waiting for him at the hospital. Nico took Micas long down jacket in his hand and threw it over her, then wrapped the scarf around her neck on the floor-to-ceiling coat rack in the foyer. The scarf was so thick that Micas face was the size of her palm, wrapped in it, with only her forehead and eyes showing. Mica peeled off her scarf several times, Nico, are you trying to suffocate me?. How am I going to suffocate my wife, its windy out there, bundle up and take it off when you get in the car. A very thick snow has fallen in the yard. It hasnt melted yet. Nico didnt call anyone to shovel the snow either. At the door, Nico bent down and half crouched in front of Mica, tapped her on the shoulder and said, Maam,e up here. Mica jumped on his back and wrapped her arms around his neck, Nico, if you do that, Ill turn into a baby. Nico grabbed her waist and pulled her up, sketching a smile, Thats not so bad, its just going to bother me being a father and husband. Mica leaned over his shoulder, smiling sweetly, and leaned close to his ear to make mischief like an elf, Daddy. Nico squeezed her thigh, You got the guts to yell again? No talent. The gangly man said, Its so exciting to scream again. The corner of Micas mouth twitched, What a thought! The two men pushed their way into the car. The silver-gray Bugatti plowed through the thick snow and headed for the outside of the vi. This doctor, rmended by Esteban, says hes from a family of doctors, that hes been a doctor for generations and that his ancestors were miracle doctors. Nico was driving while talking to Mica about this doctor who was about to go for an interview. Mica knew she was afraid he would be psychologically exhausted, so she said it to give him some psychological encouragement, but he wasnt that fragile. Anyway, there are many girls in the world, Im not the only one who has menstrual cramps, many girls have menstrual cramps all their lives, its not that big a deal. Nico is stubborn: I dont care if other people have menstrual pain or not, and I dont care, but I cant watch you die in pain. I dont know if this Magpie offspring is a miracle, but if it doesnt work, it will still work. If the Magpie Bians offspring doesnt work, we will rece it with Hua Tuos offspring, and if Hua Tuos offspring doesnt work, we will rece it with Li Shi Zhens offspring. There must be a descendant of the miracle doctor who can do it. Mica, who was still in a heavy mood, was made tough at his words and scoffed, When the descendants of a divine physician meet you, its like a showman meeting a soldier, they have to tremble. Its good that they know they are afraid. Nowadays, many doctors dont treat menstrual cramps as a disease, they just write a few prescriptions and get away with it. Its good to be afraid, to have fear so you can take it seriously. When Mica thought about it, she was right: Also. When we arrived at the hospital, Nico took Mica straight to the specialty clinic office. Mica was expecting an older doctor, but was surprised to find a young man in his early twenties, oddly handsome and untrustworthy looking. Nico looked twice at the other man and frowned, contritely, You know Esteban?. The young doctor nodded slightly, Yes, Mr. Nico. Dont you have a few gray hairs here, seniority Before Nico could finish his sentence, Mica had grabbed his hand and was smiling at the young doctor, No offense, doctor, you have a low IQ. Nico looks at his wife a couple of times. The young doctor was smiling genially, young but old-fashioned, not angry and not daring to get angry; Estebans friend must have been a powerful man too. Okay, many of the patients whoe to consult me talk to me about my age, but in reality doctors, like Western medicine, are concerned with talent, not age, which is more powerful. This doctor talks a little funny, gets down on people three times and lets them get down on him a few more. Mica sits down for a face-to-face consultation. Sein kindly said, Ms. Mica, please give me your hand. Mica put her hand on the table and Sein took her pulse. Nico stood on the sidelines, not too happy to see another man touch his wifes wrist, but he put up with it. This guy better be able to fix Mica. No. For half a minute. Sein pulled his hand away and said, If its just menstrual pain, Ill prescribe some pills for you to take, and without incident there should be no more menstrual pain the next time you get your period. Menstrual pain is not a big problem, its easy to cure. Nico said, But you are dying of pain, are you sure its not something else?. Sein said, My pulse shows that Ms. Micas health is fine, but she is weak and her breathing is unstable. If she gets stronger, her menstrual pain will improve. Menstrual pain is not a big problem and Nico is relieved. But Nico always thought he was a quack, Dont you check anything else? Sein looked at Nico and then looked at Mica, a wit, and asked, Ms. Mica is indeed no big deal if its just menstrual cramps. But I dont think the two of them are expecting a child yet. Mica did not hide and said, I had a miscarriage three years ago, I can get pregnant, but the probability of keeping the baby is very low, the doctor said there is a high probability of stillbirth even if I carry it, because I am RH negative AB blood type, the probability of hemolysis is very high, and I have low telets and poor clotting function in the past two years, if I give birth, the risk of hemorrhage is very high, the doctor does not rmend pregnancy. After hearing this, Sein nodded her head and said, If you have already had a positive blood transfusion and your clotting function is very poor, I would also not rmend having a baby, unless you two have a special desire to have a baby, then you can take the risk and try, but the probability of fetal arrest and the probability of the pregnant woman bleeding profusely inbor will be very high and could be life-threatening. Before Mica could utter the words risky and dangerous, Nico interrupted, Its not necessary, were not having a baby. You can just cure my wifes menstrual cramps and how to manage the low telet count all together. Sein wrote ab note: If we are going to treat the low telets, Mrs. Mica should do someb work. Thatb sheet prescribed several blood tests. Nico came out of the office with his arm around Mica to have her blood drawn and tested. Three main tubes of blood were drawn. Nicos face was tense, his brow so furrowed he could have caught a fly. When Mica finished drawing the blood, she lowered the cuff and joked, I thought the doctor would just take a pulse and I wouldnt need to draw blood, but I didnt know they were going to put threerge tubes in me. Nico held the arm from which Mica was drawing blood and asked grim-facedly, Did it hurt? It didnt hurt, it was the same as if I was stung by an ant. Mica, we dont want a child, not so much as to risk hemorrhaging in childbirth just to have a child, and that child makes me sick to have. Nicos gaze was fixed on her, his brow full of seriousness and gravity. Micaughed and reassured him, Why are you so serious? I didnt say I wanted a baby either, if you say you dont want one, its for you anyway. Nico felt vaguely uneasy and hugged her tightly, saying, It hurts me to see so much blood being drawn, only three tubes of blood, if youre really pregnant and you give birth and have a hemorrhage or something, Ill probably copse before the babyes down. Im really scared. Mica hugged her back, stroked her,forted her, smoothed her hair, Am I not alive in your arms now? Its not good health, but its not so easy to die. Nico wrinkled his eyebrows, What are you talking about, dead or not, long life. Mica curved her lips and said softly, Ill be with you for the rest of your life. Nico took her hand, consciously or unconsciously touching the diamond ring on her ring finger, and said, Whatever you say anyway, except I wont say yes to you about having a baby. I didnt say I wanted a baby. M icas mind could not be hidden from Nico, who said, If you really didnt have that in mind, you wouldnt have said those things to Sein in there. Knowing he was angry, M ica leaned into his arms and said, I was thinking maybe it wasnt so bad, just dangerous. Just a little more dangerous, didnt you hear Sein say that the chances of fetal arrest and hemorrhage inbor are high, not to mention youre not clotting well right now, how can you reassure me? Nico was anxious and full of anxiety. What a shitty way to have a baby, who put that dangerous idea in his head? Oh, and when we went to dinner at La Vi Roucost week, was it that Estre who teased her? Nico frowned and asked, Is Estre the one who shows you the baby and tells you how happy she is to have two children for Adam? Is that why youve been thinking it too? Even if your coagtion was fine and you were not a rare blood type, I would have to think twice before giving birth. When you reappeared in front of me alive, I swore I would never put you in danger again. I have seen the pains of childbirth, I have heard cases where people have lost half their lives during hemorrhaging in childbirth, I have heard warnings at the maternity door that a child could not be saved, and it is not an isted or unlikely event that some people in their right mind would want to save little ones without regard for the safety of adults, it ismonce. Mica, I dont expect much, not for a child, but I wouldnt want you to take such a risk having one. Mica gave him a hard stare and asked, How reluctantly? Nico got a lump in his throat and was uncharacteristically firm on the matter, cocking a cold eyebrow, A thousand and one nos. I dont care what other peoples families are like, or how many wives other people have, my Nicos wife is more valuable than everyone elses, and I wont let you do something as risky as having a baby. Chapter 1190: You are in your forehead and in your heart (2). Several blood tests were checked. When the report came back, several of the elements were below normal. Sein looked at theb reports and frowned slightly. Nico sensed that something big was wrong and asked with a sullen look, Is it serious?. Sein remained silent for a while, not very well. Mica, fearing Seins jealousy of Nico, said, Dr. Sein, but say no more. Then Sein calmed down and ventured, The telet count is indeed low, but not to the point of being clinically pathological, so it is not too good to use medication. But Ms. Micas telet count was a little below normal. But with hormone treatment, it may have more side effects and be less specific, after all, Ms. Mica is not pathologically thrombocytopenic. Nico frowned, After all that talk, is there any way or not, are you good or not?. Mica reached out for Nicos hand and gestured for him not to be so grumpy. Nico grimaced, turning away with little patience. Mica asked, Is there something else wrong with me that the telet count is low? Sein said truthfully, Androgens are also low, and androgens have the effect of stimting bone marrow hematopoiesis, and being low tends to cause low telet counts, but taking glucocorticoids and androgens, which have many side effects on the body, may not end up being too good for Ms. Mica. So, is there another way? asked Mica. Sein ponders for a moment and asks, How is Mrs. Micas spleen? Its fine, I can eat anything spicy and fatty, its not really taboo. Sein took Micas pulse again and said, If the spleen and stomach are not bad, lets try the medicine first and thenbine it with Western medicine for better results. After prescribing the medication, Sein instructed, During the period of medication, you cannot prepare for pregnancy or you cannot get pregnant, otherwise the fetus is prone to malformation. I will prescribe half a month of medication, and Ms. Mica wille back for a blood test after taking it. Good. Also, exercise in moderation to stimte androgen production and regte the bodys hormone secretion, but dont overdo it and avoid excessive stress, and avoid worrying too much. Ms. Mica, an AB RH-negative blood type, needs to avoid injury, as this blood type is the panda blood type, so she needs to pay more attention to trauma, especially because her blood clotting function is not good. If he cuts his finger and it doesnt clot, he needs toe to the hospital. Mica nodded, considering, Yes, thank you Dr. Sein. When I went to pick up my medication, I took a bunch of them.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. This is only half of a month. Nico wrinkled his nose, Is Sein trying to kill people? Half a month of pills, so many pills in your mouth, pills like food? Mica smiled slightly, It was you who wanted to take me to the doctor, and now the doctor has given a treatment n and prescribed a medicine, and youre not happy, but if I dont take it, Im sure I wont get better. Take half a months review to see if I get better, and if I do, Ill keep seeing him, but if I dont, Ill switch to another one. Nico had no choice but to watch Mica take it, although he felt bad that she had to be a pill popper. Grabbing arge bag of medicine, Nico carried it in one hand and put his arm around Mica in the other and climbed into the car. Its already afternoon. In the evening, we went to dinner at Bayshore. On the way, Nico kept a cold face and was not in a very good mood. Mica came over and shook his hand, saying, Its no big deal, all these illnesses are chronic, take your time and you will always get better. Just like colds and flus, there are people who live happily even though they have colds and flus all year round, they cant always be unhappy just because they have colds and flus and take medicine every day. I just dont want to see you take medication every day, I didnt see you take it sometimes when you were with me before, when you were in good health. Mica looked at him with a smile, Youre with me, its nothing, its just medicine, Nico, Im not that fragile. When I went to Syria to pick up some food, I realized that there are so many people in the world who are so poor that they cant afford to see a doctor or take medicine even if they are foaming at the mouth. But now I am seeing famous doctors and eating these precious herbs, which is a gift and a blessing. Many people who are seriously ill and cant afford medicine are the ones who are helpless. Nicos somber expression dispersed slightly at that point, and with a slight chuckle he yed with the vor, And you call being sick and taking medicine a blessing. Its not like Im seriously ill, so dont worry. Besides, didnt you say that we dont want to have children, and that my illness, as long as I dont have children, is not dangerous? Nico said earnestly, Mica, I dont care how many children other peoples wives give birth to, I dont care. She can have her own children if she wants, but shes not going to bother my Nicos wife. I gave her permission not to give me a baby, no one else can say anything about it. Micaughed at his angry and serious look and exined, Estre didnt advise me to have children, she doesnt know my health and only mentioned them casually, and Im not envious because I have a son and a daughter, I dont like Paulita because I like children, I just dont think I like Paulita because I like children, I just think Paulita and I have an eye. Right and left we cant have someone elses baby, so we will have to fight to the death to have it too, its up to them to have it, we dont have to be desperate women. Mica said, At first I didnt like children very much, and I used to think that if I had children, a lot of things would be dyed because of them, like shooting and directing, and I couldnt always take them to the set with me. Its just that after I married you, I sometimes wondered what my child would be like with you. But having a child isnt just about me, so if you really dont want to, forget it, and Ill save myself the bloodletting. Nico could never convince himself to let Mica risk bloodshed to have a child. When youre in love, sometimes you dont think about how great it would be to have fun and beautiful children with your partner, but always about the risks you would take in giving birth, and when you think about blood, its not Mica who recoils first, its Nico. When we arrived at the Bijou, Malia set up a table and several tes of meatballs with different fillings. Mica woke up in the morning with firecrackers and was sleepy shortly after eating, so she washed up and went to bed. Their routine has always been older than Malias. Nico sleeps little and Malia calls him into the living room to talk. Malia looked at the closed bedroom door before telling Nico, Since you had that snowstorm, The Holy City has had several heavy snowfalls and Mica has woken up several times. Do you know what I mean when I say that?. Chapter 1191: You’re all over my forehead and my heart (3) Mica is now afraid of the snow. Because he is. When Nico returned to the bedroom, he crawled under the covers and Mica woke up groggily, snuggling into his arms and murmuring, Sleep, its not good for your health to stay up all night. Nico is one of those people who naturally sleeps little and is able to feel good, so it doesnt matter if he stays upte or not. He looked down and kissed the top of her hair and spoke in a deep muted voice, Mica, Ivee back alive, the snowstorm couldnt kill me, Im even grateful for the avnche that delivered you, to me. Mica is fully awake. Her back was groggy and she turned her head to look at him in the half-light, Grandma told you that?. Its snowing outside, so if youre afraid, hold me and Ill never leave you halfway again. Her voice is firm and strong and makes you feel safe. Next to him, the warmth of his body and the beating of his heart are real and alive, and there is nothing more solid than that. Mica looked at him and smiled, her eyes slightly moist, Nico, if you had fallen in love and married someone else, maybe you wouldnt have had to go through all these ten years, and you would have had a sessful wife and children, have you ever regretted it? Nico cupped her face and lowered his head to rest his forehead against hers, smiling warmly and lightly as he said, Idiot, ten years hanging around, thats just with you, that youd be happy with anyone else. Theres only one Mica in this world, and shes here with Nico. He took her hand and ced it on the left side of his chest, where his heart was. His gaze, dim, warm, determined, the reflection of his dark eyes, full of her. He said, I have a bad temper, little patience, I am easily irritated and not very kind and considerate; to be my wife, I have to condescend to you. Mica shook her head, not resigning herself to the fact that he had long since given her all the tenderness and patience he could muster. How could being his wife be condescending? Mica buried her wet face in the back of his neck and said in a slightly muffled voice, Nico, were going to go get the marriage license tomorrow. Nico froze andughed, I had forgotten if you hadnt reminded me, were still driving without a license. It seems like a century has passed, Mica, lets have a wedding this time, its time to pay you back for the one we owed you three years ago. As long as I marry you, whatever is good. The wedding is just a formality, it doesnt matter. But it does matter to me, and I cant wait to tell the whole world that I married Mica, and that from now on Mica is all mine, all mine. You dont have to do anything, just be there, thats all I have for Nico. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck and bargained with Nico, When I get well, Nico, I want to give you a baby. I didnt say no, Sein didnt even suggest you have a baby, and if you have a hemorrhage in childbirth, I Before Nico could finish his sentence, Mica had reached up to cover her thin lips, she stared at him and said, I just want to try, my luck is not that bad, my fate has been hard on me for the first twenty-eight years of my life, and sometimes I wonder if all my luck, served to meet you. I dont envy those who have children, and I dont like children very much, I just want to show that I love you. Ive always known that even Matthew and those people think I love you less than you love me, they always think Im lying to you because I have too miserable a face, I dont care what they think of me, whether they think Im cunning and calcting or using you, I never care. But what I do care about is what they think of you. Im afraid theyll say Nico is ipetent, that he cant even get his wife pregnant, or how sad it is that Nicos wife doesnt want to have a child for him. Nico, I dont want them to say that about you, even if its just to show off.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Nico looked at her with red eyes and a wooden look and said, But Mica, Ive never cared what people think of me. But I do care what they think of you, because you are also the person I put here. Mica took his hand and ced it over her left heart, her eyes sparkled as she looked at him, smiling warmly and lightly, I never wanted to be a mother, but if the father was Nico, I wanted to take a chance that my luck wouldnt be so bad. The worst that could happen would be a miscarriage, or a hemorrhage during delivery. If the seeds arent right by then, dont have the baby, and I know hell fight to the death to keep me. Mica Nico leaned his forehead against hers, his fingers gently wiped the clear tears from her face, squeezed his eyes shut and sighed, Do you have to make me? Ive never cared what people say about me, put up with that I cant be human, just enough to keep the rotten flowers out, why would I need you to give up your life to have a baby to plug those yo-yos, its not worth it. Then lets go with the flow and try it when its there. Mica is stubborn and once shes made up her mind about something, she wont be able to back out of it. Nico said reluctantly, but tersely, Even if you want to prepare for pregnancy, you have to wait until youre better, and Sein said you cant get pregnant while taking those pills. I know, well try it when we get off the medication. Nico frowned and said firmly, Just one try, and if it stops once, never again, Mica, Ill only let you take your body for granted this once. After that I wont let you do anything. Okay, try it once, and if it doesnt work, then its Gods will, and Ill listen to you from now on. The next morning, Mica woke up early to the smell of medicine. Someone is preparing the medicine in the kitchen. She reached out and touched her side; no one was there. Nico is up. Mica rolled over and opened her eyes to look at the small rm clock on the Japanese bedside table; it was only half past seven. It was 7. 30 in the morning, very early in the winter morning. Mica lifted the sheets and came out of the bedroom to see Nico standing by the kitchen stove looking at the casserole. Medicine was cooking there. Mica rubbed her neck and shifted a little, leaning against the door and looking at Nico. A beautiful man cooking medicine is a delight to behold. Nico thought he felt a warm gaze on him and turned to see Mica leaning against the door with her eyes fixed on him. Why are you up so early? Nico walked over to her. Mica said, The smell of this medicine is so strong that I dont want to sleep when I smell it. Nico growled coldly, his tone grim, Scared? Its not toote to regretst nights decision, otherwise youre in for a lot of drugs, and if you back out now, Ill consider that you were dreaming nonsensest night. Mica gave him an amused look and raised an eyebrow and let out augh, Were all adults, a promise is a promise, youre not willing to get up early to cook my medicine, are you? Im afraid youll drink until you vomit, this medicine, I have enough trouble just cooking it and smelling it. But giving birth, you may have to take more medicine, I cant give birth for you, the pain of childbirth is all yours, even if my heart is broken, its still yours, so I advise you to retire soon. Maybe if you take half a months medicine, you will break that idea. Mica reached up to cover her thin lips and put a hand around his neck and said, Id rather you encourage me more than tell me to back off because you promised me a try. Nico sighed in frustration and bent down to pick her up and carry her to the kitchen table. Youre having a good time and you have to create a bear to ruin it. One sip and you wont want to have another. Nico figured it would take her a long time to recover and in the meantime, there would be a way to dissuade her from the dangerous idea of having a baby. Asking her to y with her body and her life, he couldnt do that. Chapter 1192: Silent Rejoicing (1) After breakfast, Nico dragged Mica to the Office of Civil Affairs to reissue the marriage certificate. When they divorced a year ago, it was handled by the same staff, who immediately recognized Nico and Mica by their striking appearance. The clerk, a middle-aged woman, frowned and looked between Nico and Mica for a few moments. If I remember correctly, you received your divorce papers almost a year ago, its only been a year, are you sure you want to remarry?. Mica felt more or less embarrassed. Nico was slightly morose, Does anyone say divorced couples cant remarry?. His aura was so strong that the staff felt somewhat intimidated, but he couldnt help muttering, Im afraid hell be asking for a divorce again after a year and a half. Young people today treat marriage and divorce like childs y, thinking theyre just ying house, marrying and divorcing at will. This time, instead of getting upset, Nico told the staff solemnly and earnestly, The previous divorce was due to a misunderstanding, this time, after getting married, until death, there will be no more divorces. Go ahead with it, in this life we wont see you again. Soon after, the staff handed them two marriage certificates. As Nico and Mica were leaving, the staff wished them well behind them, Handsome man and handsome woman, what a nice couple, dont forget what you said and dont ask me to see you again in this life. Nico said, Definitely. As they left the Civil Affairs Office, Nico took Micas hand and said, There are three happiest things in this world: a false rm, a lost object and a life after a disaster. And Ive experienced them all. Mica smiled slightly, Nico, lets go home. Due to Micas poor health, Nico works from home and leaves much of the unimportant work to Campoverde and the Groups senior management. The vi is filled with the smell of medicine. Mica has to stuff medicine into her mouth for three meals a day. The medicine, more than bitter, had an indefinable and strange taste and was so difficult to drink that it distorted all five senses. After remarrying Nico, probably because it was soaked in a jar of honey, it was no longer so bitter, and once this harsh and bitter medicine actually made Mica cry. Mica herself feels pretentious. Nico reassured her and advised her to give up: It doesnt matter if you dont have a baby, it doesnt matter if you have a cure or not. Mica, why dont you give up? Its not much fun to suffer so much for a baby. Mica also hesitated and wanted to give up. Neither she nor Nico are the type of people who like children. It is also true that whether or not they have children is irrelevant to the sess of their rtionship. However, Mica does not want Nico to be criticized by outsiders. Besides, this medicine, having already drunk half of it, if one were to give up halfway through, all the suffering one has endured before would be in vain. I do not want to stop halfway. Otherwise, the previous perseverance would have been useless. After saying this, Mica stiffly drank the remaining half cup of medicine in one gulp. Nico lowered his head and kissed her lips then, his tongue came in, sweeping and pushing a fruit candy into her mouth. The sweet and sour taste of the fruit sugar gradually overpowered the taste of the medicine until only the light, sour taste of the fruit sugar remained in her mouth. Mica took the fruit candy, her bright eyes slowly resting on Nicos thin lips, Very sweet, more. Nico scoffed, Did thedy say the candy was sweet, or did I? You. Nico grabbed the back of her neck and sealed it with a kiss. But what a damned medicinal smell it is thatsts so long. Bitterness made even Nico frown slightly. How he managed to swallow it in one gulp. Hard to drink and cry, no less. Micas medication was a meal for the half month she took it.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. It was good to go through the ride. She came to Seins clinic in half a month for a checkup. First she took her pulse and then, without saying anything, Sein had Mica draw blood. Another threerge tubes of blood. When the blood report came, Sein said in a lighthearted voice, The telet count has increasedpared tost time, this medicine is taking effect on Mrs. Mica, keep taking it, I guess in about six months, almost the clotting function will improve. Before Nico brought Mica in, he expected Sein to give him a lot of advice, but was surprised to be dismissed with a few words. Nico asked in a cold voice, Can you tell me if she can be cured or not? If not, I will look for someone else. Otherwise, if Mica is not cured after drinking such bitter medicine all day long, she will suffer a lot, but she will not be cured, and she will lose a lot of time. Sein felt that Nico was making a big trouble and exined with a smile, Mr. Nico may have misunderstood Mrs. Mica, her body is a little weak, but it is not a major problem. Mr. Nico is too worried, but his illness is not incurable. Nico asked, This medicine is so hard to take, it is hard to follow it for six months, is there anything that is not so hard to take? Sein pondered and whispered, Its not that there isnt Then change it, this medicine is making it hard to drink before curing the disease. is that much of an exaggeration. Seeing her silence, Nico frowned impatiently and asked, Do you have it or not? Yes, there are. Sein prescribed a handful of pills, They are pills extracted from medicine, they are also bitter but swallowing them with water is much better than drinking potions, its simr to taking a capsule, not painful at all. Nicos brow furrowed further, his face grim and cold, If you have the pills, why did you prescribe them earlier to drink? You hadnt you mentioned it before? Sein smiled imploringly. Micha: Nico clenched his fist and cackled, You know, Im kind of good at hitting people, didnt Esteban tell you that? Sein flinched and said with a yful scowl, Dont start fighting, Ill heal your mistress! If I cant heal Mr. Nico, Ill do it again! Theres martial virtue to talk about! Nico gave him a cross look and blurted out, growling, I dont talk about martial ethics to people who dont talk about medical ethics. Sein: Mr. Nico was just giving Mrs. Mica a hard time with his medicine. The next time Mr. Nico is so ungentlemanly, he will have toe up with an even worse prescription for thedy. However, Sein only dares to get angry, not speak up. Mica is taking medication to regte her health while working on her wedding to Nico. Nico proposed that the wedding be held on Massas Grape Ind. Because thats where he and Mica identified and decided to get married. They also had one of the few secluded and secluded moments when they were on the Grapes of Marsa. Mica misses the time she spent with Nico on the Grape Ind of Massa. Wake up at sunrise, soak in the sea breeze and the suns rays, and hold hands at sunset for a stroll along the beach. Where sun and joy are never spared. After finalizing the location and venue, Nico left the wedding in the hands of a professionalpany and team. Mica is not well and Nico doesnt want her to worry half as much. One day, Nico went to a meeting at the office. Savanna takes Rabago to the door for dinner. Who knows if Nico is not there. When the tiger is not at home on the mountain, the monkey is naturally king. Savanna, the monkey, was so happy she almost bounced on the couch. Rabago bought the food when they arrived and Mica went to the kitchen to cook. Rabago yed the hand. Savanna is happy. It wasnt until Nico returned from a meeting at the office that he saw Savanna, the rice worm, lying on the couch eating chips while Mica cooked in the kitchen. Nico grabbed Savanna by the back of the neck and schooled her, Get off your ass and learn to cook!. Savanna pursed her lips, I have no talent for cooking!. Rabago also said, Savannas cooking can poison people, so give her a break. Savanna: 9494. Nico didnt like it, Then you cant let your sister-inw cook. For most of the time after the wedding, even though Mica was a good cook, Nico never asked her to cook because Mica wasnt well enough to work. Mica stood at the kitchen table and said, Its just cooking, its nothing, and I havent cooked in a long time. Nico dragged Savanna and threw her into the kitchen, pulled Mica out and ordered, Rabago, teach your girlfriend how to cook!. Rabago: Savanna: This fucking favoritism is really intimidating, harassing and pissing people off. Savanna spoke weakly and bitterly, Bro, Im here as a guest! Nico: I didnt invite you here as a guest. And you and Rabago, what the hell, arent you married to meet your parents?. Savanna: emm weak and helpless and pathetic. Rabago rubbed his nose awkwardly and smiled, marrying someones sister was always a step down, Brother and sister-inw rest while Savanna and I cook. So, in the kitchen, Rabago and Savanna chopped vegetables and cooked. On the couch, Nico cuddled with Mica eating chips and watching a movie. Mica nced twice at the kitchen and frowned slightly, always feeling something off, Its not very nice to have guests cooking. Nico raised an eyebrow, Whats wrong with it, hes not going to be my brother inw, how can he be my brother inw if he cant even cook. Its nice to help Savanna keep an eye on things. But it was nice to have Rabago helping me as soon as he walked in the door. Nico raised an eyebrow, Ms. Mica, what do you mean when you say that another man is quite nice in front of Mr. Nico? This could also be jealousy? Nicos long fingers cup her chin and stare at her, saying in one word, Mrs. Mica, you, you can only look at me. Micaughs, with a seductive smile, I mean Rabago is pretty good as a brother-inw. Nico looked down and kissed his wife hard, I forgive you once. Chapter 1193: The silent rejoicing (2) One day, Nico takes Mica to a chess room for fun and rxation. Mica is at home recovering and has postponed all her work, and Nico stays home to mold, except to exercise with her. The Adam family, the Esteban family and Mateo, the perpetual bachelor. Rabagos is on a date with his girlfriend and doesnt y with them. The family-type card game. In other words, women y with women and men y with men. Estre and Dulcina havent yed many board games and the kids are young and dont know much about the rules. Mica took them for two hours to y board games. When the adults got tired of ying, Paulita pped the table and said, More! Lucius, brother Taurus! Shall we y one more game together? Despite their young age, the two boys have a lot of energy and brains. Lucio said, Just y, dont cry if you lose, sister! Paulita growled, Im not going to cry, Im seven and youre three, you cant y with me. Taurus: Miss Pa is a crybaby, Mr. Lucio. Lucio, lets give in to Miss Pa, otherwise, if we make Miss Pa cry, Uncle Adam will have toe and hit us! Lucio: Ok, ok,e on, Ill think about it and leave it to you. Paulita: I dont want you to give up on me! I can win because Im good! The children were saying one thing or another, causing their aunts and mothers tough at the adults watching nearby. The conversation immediately shifted to the children. Dulcina overheard, Mica, when are you going to have a baby with Mr. Nico for fun? Mica was slightly stunned, not expecting the subject toe up suddenly, and didnt think of a good answer for a while. Neither Dulcina nor Estre knew much about her. Mica doesnt know where to start exining it. Suddenly, Nico came over from the other side of the poker table and said to Mica, Sit next to me, I always lose when I get distracted if you dont sit next to me. Mica got up, greeted Dulcina and Estre and sat down next to Nico. Micas routine is that of an old person and she is sleepy just before 10 oclock at night. Leaning on Nicos shoulder, she fell asleep. Nico threw his cards away and said, No more games, go home to sleep. Matthew pushed his cards away andined, Why, its no fun, youre almost a ve to the wife now!. Nico added, Im supposed to be a ve wife. And then, with a frail Micaadormda in his arms, he left the private room immediately. When we got to the car, Mica sobered, a little confused, Why dont we fight?. Nico leaned over to her, buckled her in and kissed her, I cant y poker when youre sitting next to me snoozing like this. I y my nap, you y your cards, no dy. Wife sleeping is a big deal, ying cards is nothing. Go on, go home and sleep. Mica noticed the bandit look on his clean face, reached out to shake his hand, stared at him, and asked, Why did you ask me to sit next to you? If I dont ask you to sit next to me, Dulcina, who has no eyes, is going to ask how many children we are going to have. Next time I wont bring you to a party like this, wives have nothing inmon with you. Estre and Dulcina know nothing about directing a movie. Mica looked at him and let out a softugh. He was always the one who understood her best. Even if she didnt say so, he understood. Just as he had called motionless to sit next to her tonight, the tenderness he felt for her, silent and private only to her, was just and not for the world to see.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org. In fact, its more fun to sit next to her and snooze, read a book or watch a movie at home than to chat about family matters with the wives. Nico was about to start the car when Mica said, Wait. Hmm? Mica unbuckled her seat belt and leaned into him, hugging him tightly by the neck. A little dazed, Nico slipped his arm around her back, stroked her lightly and asked with a smile, Whats wrong with you, Mica? Nico, its good to have you in this boring, meaningless life. Did you just realize? Nico reached up and tapped her forehead, smiling wickedly, Im much more interesting than those wives. I dont want to take you to those parties anymore, wives are always talking about kids, children, nothing new, from now on you can talk to me alone about whatever you want, Im always more interesting than them. Mica smiled touched, her eyes full of him, and she said with affection on his arm, Its natural, Nico is certainly much more interesting than the wives, and its better to talk about subjects like Freud with Mr. Nico. Nico stroked Micas long hair and caressed her, I was at the poker table, listening to your side of the table the whole time. When you said Estre was Lady Macbeth during the board game, Dulcina rightly contradicted you, saying Estre was Mrs. Even Paulita knew Lady Macbeth was an aplice and asked Estre to stop helping her, but Dulcina didnt know that. If she goes home tonight and looks up what Lady Macbeth is, will she sleep through the night reading Shakespeare to her hearts content? How did Esteban get such a heartless daughter-inw? Maybe its because Dulcina is not gloomy and is always optimistic. Nico raised an eyebrow and dismissed it, I find my Mica more and more interesting than those ungrateful wives. Pretty, intelligent and transparent Did she fall out of the sky? Ill see. Nico cupped his chin, looked left and right, and finally kissed her hard on her red lips with an insatiable low sigh, Shes only found in heaven. Mica giggled and twisted the muscles at her waist, Got enough skin?. Eighteen-year-old senior citizen. Nico started the car. Mica smiled and nodded, Well, to the teenage death. When the car pulled into the yard, Nico opened the passenger door and, half crouching, stepped in front of Mica, tapping her on the shoulder, Maam, get in. In the days following the wedding, Mica was carried by Nico or carried on her back, and only a handful of times did her feet touch the ground. Mica takes the hint and throws herself over her shoulder. Nico carried her on his back and howled, Take your wife home!. Mica wrapped her arms around his neck, looked up at the night sky, patted him on the shoulder and said, Nico, look up, the moon is very full tonight. Nico joked, On the night of a full moon, I should turn into a wolf and make love to my Stepford wife. Impertinent! Get in the house and get married! Nico runs home with Mica in tow. Mica hugged him tightly by the neck, with a beaming smile. Mica forgot to mention that Nico has a teenage gangster streak that will keep her hooked for life. Talking to people who dont know how to say three is too much. Talking to people who know how to say it, saying 3. 000 sentences, doesnt seem enough. The floating world, the sunrise, the moon, is not as interesting as this bandit and rogue in front of us. Chapter 1194: The silent rejoicing (3) A little over six monthster, Mica is recovering quite well, and although her blood clotting is still not as good as that of a normal healthy person, it is much better than before. Her telet count has also increased considerably. All thanks to Sein. In addition, Mica is still taking the medication and western medicine prescribed by Sein. Once Mica was medically fit, Nico married her on Marthas Vineyard. Spectacr wedding. Salvos and pyrotechnics wereunched from twelve helicopters in the air. The nights dazzling fireworks, created by the first modern-day master pyrotechnicians, were grand and endless. Vocal. That same day, news of Nico and Micas big wedding ran all over social media. A decade of long-distance running. Finally, they decided to unite and delve into each others lives. Matthew was the master of ceremonies at the wedding. Paulita and Lucio followed the long wedding dress with a basket of roses and acted as little flower girls. The wedding was in full swing when the speeches were made. The master of ceremonies asked, What does the groom have to say to the bride?N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Nico faced the stage and said over the microphone, They say the seven-year itch, I, Nico, have been on a long journey for ten years straight. Between us, there is no seven-year itch, Ive been chasing Mica for ten years, and in the tenth year, I, Nico, have finally married Mica! Ten years, tossing and turning and giving it up, but a long time hasnt left mepletely discouraged and dead. Ive always wondered how much magic there was in this man for me not to forget him or leave him for ten years, but, in those ten years, to love him more and more until I was paranoid and madly in love. Mica, is Nicos life. Without Mica in this life, I, Nico, would rather live alone. Nico took Micas hand and stood on the stage, no matter the surrounding noise, no matter the amount of people and things around him, the only person in his determined gaze was Mica. He looked at Mica with searing determination and into the microphone, Ten years, Mica, Ive finally married you. Its all been worth it. Then Nico reached out and took Mica in his arms, whispering in Micas ear in a voice that only two people could hear, Dont cry, Mica, my heart hurts. The apuse from the stage was so loud it drowned everything out. Nico kissed her ear and said through the microphone, From now on, I will take care of loving you and you will take care of being happy! I have only one request for you, and that is peace and prosperity! Mica, can you do it?. Micas eyes watered slightly and she answered loudly into the microphone, Yes!. The master of ceremonies then asked the bride, And the bride, what does she have to say to the groom?. Mica turned to the microphone, looking at Nico, tears falling from her eyes as she said, After ten years of love, I have nothing to say to you. I never thought there would be anyone in this world who would love me more than my family and anyone else. Its not the first time Ive been a girlfriend, but both times Ive been a girlfriend, Ive been a girlfriend to the same person. The first time I was not a good girlfriend for you, the second time I will try to be a good Mrs. Mica. all my emotions of love and hate are rted to a man named Nico, when I love him, it is the happiest feeling in the world, and when I hate him, I have only wanted to be entangled with a man named Nico for the rest of my life. I thought about saying goodbye to him forever, but I also clearly understood that in this life, I either married him or I was alone, and I never wanted to start a new rtionship with anyone else but him. Because all my feelings, I gave them all to a man named Nico and I never had the strength to love anyone else. Mica, with slightly reddened eyes, looked at him and choked, Nico, I love you. The spring breeze is not as good as you, the warm sun and cool breeze are not as good as you, the red maples in the mountains are not as good as you, the warm winter sun is not as good as you, and all the wine, I say, is not as good as you! As soon as the words left his mouth, Nico wrapped his arms around Micas waist and lowered his head, sealing the kiss with a fervent,manding kiss. The guests on stage apuded enthusiastically. The wedding reached its climax. Mica threw back the bridal bouquet she held in her hand. Paulita sat high on Adams shoulders and received the bouquet in mid-air. Some of the young unmarried girls went home disappointed, not realizing that the bridal bouquet had been snatched by a first grader. Paulita, too young to understand the significance of receiving the bridal bouquet, cheerfully boasted to Adam and Star, Daddy, Star, I got the flowers!. Adam: I shouldnt have helped the elementary school children gather and catch the bridal bouquet. Outburst. Adams sense of crisis as an old husband has advanced, and the delicious cabbage he raised himself doesnt know which pig will go in the future. The pigs will be the best. Star: Is it true that women are too big for their britches? But what kind of son-inw would he have to be in Adams eyes? The wedding is over. Matthew and the others said they would organize a cave, but it would basically take until the wee hours of the morning to finish. Nico didnt want Mica to stay up all night, so he canceled the wedding ceremony. After dinner, the guests left the table. Nico drove the car and took Mica back to her private vi on Marthas Vineyard. Mica also sported an intricate floor-length white wedding dress. The white veil on her head still covers her, and her stunningly beautiful features appear in shadow under the sheer white veil. The white Lincoln arrives at the estate. Nico got out of the car, walked around to the front, opened the passenger door and saw his girlfriend. Nico didnt rush to get her out of the car, but stood by the door and watched her for a moment. Mica was slightly stunned and looked at him through her veil, Whats wrong?. Then Nico bent down slightly and lifted her up, hooking his thin lips and saying, Its nothing, its just that the dream is a bit unreal, what two years ago I couldnt even think about is now real, I always feel like Im dreaming. why dont you pinch me? Mica stood upughing and threw her arms around his neck and kissed him on the lips through the veil. So now what, you still feel like youre dreaming? Nico chuckled and teased, It probably wont feel real until were insideter, lift the veil and let me kiss you long enough. Mica reached up and twisted his shoulder muscles hard, Let you go rogue!. Carried up to the vis bedroom. The red bridal bed is decorated with peanuts, cinnamon, lotus seeds and red dates. There were also balloons and ribbons all over the floor. Nico stepped on several balloons along the way. Waving those peanuts and cinnamon and such to the side of the bed before setting Mica down to sit on the bed, not letting them choke his wife. Mica is sitting at the head of the bridal bed. Half kneeling on the floor, Nico looked down at her, reached under the intricateyers of her wedding dress, took her slender white ankles, ced them on hisp and removed her heels. Are you tired? The mansrge, slender hands massaged her feet a couple of times. Mica shook her head and let out augh, Its okay, my feet are just a little sore from not wearing heels for so long. I told you to wear ts and hide under your wedding dress and no one would see you, you didnt listen to me. Mica looked at him with her eyes lowered and said with a slight smile, Its just this wedding, it has to be formal. Its not right to be seen with t shoes under a wedding dress. Who dares to say youre not like that? If you want to have a wedding, I can do it for you every day from now on. Mica couldnt help herself, Forget it then, its strangely exhausting to have such a big wedding. Nico looked at her red lips under the veil and lifted her hand, lifting the veil, back. Micas beautiful, dazzling face was fully revealed. Nico had seen many beautiful women, but he was still surprised when he met Mica, only eighteen years old, on the grounds of La familia Matamoros. When beauty is too much, it is easy to be striking, but Micas beauty is too much, but with a bit of coolness, beauty and nobility. The aura is imperial and fairy-like. When she smiles sweetly, the whale falls into the sea, the stars sink into the pool and the sweetness of the world seems to live in her eyes. How lucky Nico was to be the only one to see such tenderness. It was the height of worldly beauty. Nico picked up Mica and leaned in for a loving kiss. As they kissed, the uneasiness in the air red and Nico reached his hand to thece of her wedding dress from behind and was about to unbutton it when Mica suddenly cut him off to stop him. Nico kissed the bridge of her nose, his low, maic voice was raspy to the core, but also soft, Whats the matter, hungry? She thought he was hungry and stopped him. After all, Mica hadnt eaten much on her bridal day. Without waiting for Mica to respond, Nico had already gotten up, rubbed the back of her neck and said, Im going to cook something for you to eat. He was about to turn to leave when Mica grabbed his hand, Im not hungry. Nico frowned slightly and asked worriedly, So whats wrong?. Neither. Micas bright eyes, holding only a slight, soft smile, looked up at him. She took hisrge hand, pressed it against the t of her belly and spoke in a clear voice, Nico, youre going to be a father. Nicos eyes twitched and his eyebrows furrowed, the first feeling he got was not excitement or tion but concern, Is something wrong, youre not still on the pill, how did you get pregnant? Ive been off the pill for a while, I just didnt tell you, I was afraid you would disagree and worry, so I took the liberty of going back on it myself. Its been a month now and Sein says it still doesnt look hemolytic, hes still healthy and maybe the baby they miscarried earlier didnt test positive for blood. But the anti-D immune globulin was given to prevent hemolysis and what happens next is up to God, whether its a fetal miscarriage or what, Im prepared for it. Are you trying to worry me to death, not tell me something that big? Mica wrapped her arms around his neck, smoothed his hair and said softly, Im telling you now, arent I? Nico, you cant be angry on your wedding night, can you?. Nico: Youre a real piece of work. Micaughed: Well, dont be mad, I do get a little hungry, best man, do you want to make something for your bride to eat?. Nico reached up and curved his long fingers to stroke her forehead. Mica closed her eyes and smiled as she waited for this outburst. Nico gave up, gave a gentle p and withdrew his hand, Forget it, you win. Mica took his hand, brought it to her lips, and on the back of her hand, dropped a soft kiss, saying, Nico, thank you. Chapter 1195: Unbridled Prejudice (1) Nico went downstairs to cook a midnight snack. Mica sat in front of her dressing mirror and removed her veil and those intricately woven loops of bridal hair. I changed back into light house clothes. After taking off this big wedding dress, Mica felt much morefortable. There was a pile of cinnamon, peanuts and dates on the bed. Mica took them all off the bed so that she wouldnt identally pinch her bones in her sleepter, and took some of them downstairs to look for Nico. Nico is cooking meatballs in the open American kitchen. Mica came over and asked, What kind of stuffing? ck sesame stuffing, do you like it? Pretty good. Mica crushed the cinnamon ball shells in her hand, peeled one and popped it into Nicos mouth, who ate it without looking. Cinnamon is very sweet. Nico, not much of a sweet tooth, frowned slightly. Mica herself peeled off a cinnamon ball and ate it in her mouth. It was good for replenishing energy and it wasnt too tiring to eat too much. As Nico cooked the meatballs, he said to Mica, Grandma and Hud, Ill ask Campoverde to send you to The Holy City tomorrow, and well stay a while on Grape Ind to get away for our honeymoon. Mica nodded, put her arms around his waist and said, Very well, all yours, Mr. Esequiel should also be back in Ennd tomorrow, he has many things to do. By the way, Hud also goes back to Ennd with Sr. Esequiel tomorrow, there in Ennd, he will soon start school. Sr. Esequiel was Nico and Micas celebrant, but Sr. Esequiel was busy and could not stay long in the country. In Huds case, Mica and Sr. Esequiel had previously helped him get a British domicile, and since he was studying in the UK and was starting school soon, it was natural that he could not stay in the country. Nico looked down and kissed the center of her hair, looking at the boiling water in the pot. If you miss Hud and Mr. Esequielter, well fly to Ennd to see them and Hud cane to The Holy City in summer and winter. Well, but with you in the future, Im afraid there will be much less thinking about other people. nico, you know it is you who has contracted many of my thoughts. Nico smiled arrogantly, Thats right, dont even look at who Master is, Master is your man. Think about Master, thats what you must do. Mica suddenly remembered as she leaned into his arms, By the way, we cant stay long on Grape Ind either, and Sein said that with my tendency to hemolysis, its best to monitor hemolytic values at all times so as not to dy the situation. Also, I may have to start a blood prep. Nico took her slender wrist and touched it lovingly, saying, If I still need you to prepare blood, what did I do when I spent a lot of money on that worldwide panda blood support group for you? Its just that I dont want you to have any more idents, and I dont want to see you go through a blood transfusion and prepare your own blood. Its selfish of me, but Mica, I cant be selfless with you. You are not well, so how can I let you prepare your own blood. If the timees for delivery, I will send someone to invite some of them toe and have them on hand in case of emergency. As for money, they can give as much as they want, and if theres anything I can do to help, Ill return the favor. How could Mica not like this tant favoritism, selfish though it was? Mica wrapped her arms around his neck, stood on tiptoe, kissed his thin lips and said reassuringly, Nico, Ill be fine, I promised you Id be safe and well. Knowing he was worried about her pregnancy and childbirth, he also knew all her worries. Nico put his arm around her waist and looked at her, finally sighing helplessly, Saying you dont want to have children and you still want to be a desperate woman. Nico reached out and gently caressed Micas t belly, warning the baby in her belly, You better behave yourself, if you make my wife suffer, Ill kick your ass on your way out!. Micaughed at his fierce look, Shes only a month old, shes not even a person yet, shes a newly matured fertilized egg at best, she cant hear you. Yeah, what am I fighting with something thats not human? Something thats not human. Mica was amused, Nico, you talk about your own children like that? Nico lowered his dark eyes a little as he looked at Mica and said, I seem to have a hard time liking someone who isnt you, and probably not too much of a father, and it would be harder for me to like him if he dared to put you through that. It doesnt matter, because I probably wouldnt love her any more than I love you, who let all my affection go to you. But, as parents, were not as bad as Beltran and Carlita anyway. Its just that theres not as much cuddling and attention, so lets let it be, how can a child not grow up bad in a family where the parents love each other. Nico pressed his lips together in a smile and looked down at Micas t little belly and teased, Do you think hell hear us and turn around ande back for us? Mica reached out and touched his tummy, saying softly, Be good and dont make your father unpleasant. Nico reached out and took Mica in his arms, but couldnt helpining, Hey, were having a good time together, but we have to have a baby. I put up with it just for you. If he really dares to torture you, Im afraid I wont be able to resist. Mica reached out and patted him on the back to calm him, No, he wont. Before long, the meatballs were cooked. Nico poured a bowl of meatballs and carried it to the kitchen table. He is not hungry and watches Mica eat. Mica sometimes takes a bite of the dumpling and passes it to his mouth for him to take a bite too. After finishing dinner, Nico takes Mica in his arms and heads to the bedroom. Tired from the day, go take a hot bath. After showering and washing up, Nico and Micay down on the big, fluffy bed. Turn off the lights and rest. Micay in Nicos arms and soon fell asleep. Nico was a little sleepless with a hand on the back of his neck and an arm around Mica. Staring at the ceiling chandelier and meditating. After a while, Mica , who had been watching him sink into sleep, gave him a firm hug. Too afraid of loss.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Even when she gives birth, shes scared to death. Fear to the point of not wanting to have children. After a long while, Nicos big hand touched the small part of her belly, gently touched it, and nonchntly threw a sentence to the boy, Behave yourself, if you dare to throw my wife, I will make you suffer in the future. After speaking in a fierce tone, he was silent for a while and added in a low voice: And never be safe. If anything happens to you, Mica will be angry, so dont bother your mother, okay?. On the wedding night, the sounds of the seagulls and the waves outside were quiet and weing. Nico wrapped his arms around the person in his arms and murmured with a sigh, Just this onest time, putting you in danger, never again. He had no idea how scared he was. When he heard her say she was pregnant, sheughed, but he, so to speak, couldntugh anymore and became more nervous than if a bullet had gone through his ear. Chapter 1196: Unbridled Prejudice (2) After Micas pregnancy, Nicopletely quit his job to stay home with his wife and raise the baby. Mica thinks hes making a big mess of himself. Mica has also parked all her work and is at home reading books in addition to raising her baby. Or with Nico curled up on the couch in the den watching a movie on the projector. Before she was pregnant, Mica didnt stay upte. After she became pregnant, Mica was so bored that Nico took her out for ate night. She falls asleep first thing in the morning, but sleeps very well during the day. Nico even called Sein to ask if this would affect pregnant women much. Sein says its important to feel rxed, and as long as you get enough sleep and dont feel tired, its not much of a problem. In the first trimester of Micas pregnancy, Nico was always scared and would wake up at night to check on those around him. It was only when he heard their long, even breaths and looked at their calm, sleeping faces that he was able to get some rest. In her fourth month of pregnancy, Nico feared that Mica would suffocate if she stayed home for too long. Looking for a little pet for her. Its a chubby orange kitten. Bright blue eyes, cute and charming. The warm winter sun pours through the half-open wooden blinds into the study, where a man and a woman sit on the couch. The man leans nonchntly on the couch, the woman leans back in his arms, holding a small, plump orange cat in her arms, surrounded by the warm sun, its golden glow gilding her eyebrows. Nico reads Mica aplete original English edition of Shakespeares Romeo and Juliet to Mica. As Mica listened to Nicos pure, flowing British ent and sped the little orange cat in her arms, she suddenly remembered an incident that happened ten years ago, when we first met. Mica looked up at him with a smile, When you first came to The Matamoros Family, why did you tell Kemena that you dropped out of high school for fighting and that you were an asshole? Nico sighed as he put a hand to his forehead, Ah, that Kemena is looking at me like she wants to strip me naked and kill me right now, I have to protect myself. I have to maintain my innocence for Ms. Mica. Mica was amused by hisment, although she had already guessed that Nico was exaggerating, Mr. Nico is so capable that Kemena couldnt have done anything to you if she didnt want to. But Mr. Nico is an interesting soul, so you might as well keep it over there. Nico crossed his legs, his long legs elegantly bent, and raised his eyebrows at her, Those vulgar women out there are nothingpared to mydy. If anyone really thinks Im out there, they must not have met my wife. Micas finger rested on his thin lips as she looked at him yfully and asked, Nico, I dont think Ive ever asked you about your sentimental history before me? Why dont you tell me all about it today while the weather is nice?. Someone slumped down on the couch and yed dead. Mica lifted her foot and kicked him in the waist, Nico?. After a while, someone got up and said, Before I met you, I had a few rtionships, but as you know, love is something I only give to you. After I met you, Ive only been entangled with a woman named Mica. Ive had a few rtionship histories that went nowhere, Im not a nk sheet of paper, but it was only after meeting you that the color started to show in that one. Mica has an emotional cleanse, but an emotional cleanse is not a denial of a persons past experiences. Everyone has a past, and when she met Nico, she was twenty-five years old, no longer a teenage brat, and it was natural for her to have some past rtionships. It would be unrealistic for him to say that before he met her, he had fasted and chanted and stayedpletely away from women. A normal person who has had a few normal rtionships is not being promiscuous, its just a life story and experience. Mica stroked his earlobe and said, Sometimes Im so d Nico, all the life thats left to the man, is just mine. Nico looked down and kissed her passionately surrounded by the warm sun, his big hands dropped the little orange cat in his arms, gently on the nket under the sofa. Out of the way. Mica smiled and asked deliberately, What for? Nico nibbled her lips and said in a low, gangling voice, Do something bad. Mica is having gradual reactions to pregnancy. Throw up what you eat. Nico was out of ideas and anxious, but he could only watch her vomit. Once, Mica had a mouthful of pickled fish and ran to the bathroom hugging the toilet and vomiting nothing but yellow water. Nico went so far as to say helplessly, Mica, why dont we just stop having babies and give up. After Mica vomited and rinsed out her mouth, she wiped the corner of her lips with a paper towel and joked, I dont want to give it back anywhere if I dont have it, but I cant regret it now. Nico sighs and leads his wife back to the table, eating and vomiting at the same time. The more you throw up, the more you need to supplement. Mica had no choice but to take some vitamins and, at the moment, she felt like throwing up at the sight of her food. Savanna used toe to Vi Moon Lake Road after Micas pregnancy. On one hand, Mica is pregnant and Savanna came to see Micas little nephew in this belly. On the other hand, Savanna studied choreography and directing, which is in the same line as Micas work, and she oftenes to Mica for advice on her work. Sometimes, when Savanna would bother Mica for too long, Nico would start grabbing Savanna by the neck and drag her away. Brother, Im your own sister, you cant be so rude to me, youll be careful if I tell Grandpa! Nico grimaced, Your sister-inw is pregnant and keeps throwing up, and you keep pestering her about it, so stop being pregnant, will you? Im begging you, go and throw Rabago out. With that, Savanna was thrown out the door of the vi. Savanna stands in front of the vi, drawing a circle and cursing her brother. Stinking brother, bastard brother, bad brother! May your sister-inw give birth to a bastard who is always against him! Perhaps it was a great good fortune that Mica never had much hemolysis from pregnancy to delivery. Sein said that maybe the first baby was blood negative in the first ce, so it had little effect on this second child. But there is one final hurdle, the birth of the baby, which is a heavy weight. The prodromal due date is a week away. But Nico was afraid that something would happen, so he organized Micas hospitalization from the beginning and also contacted several RH negative AB blood donors and arranged for her to stay in a hotel near the hospital. As soon as Mica goes intobor, the donors are informed toe to the hospital and wait for them. Nico has organized this very carefully. Compared to Nicos nervousness, Mica seemed much calmer. Time to eat, sleep and not panic. She even brought along a few books to entertain herself in the hospital. The wi-fi signal at the hospital wasnt very good and Mica was alwaysgging behind when she watched movies on her tablet while lying in her bed. Mica reached out and kicked Nico, who was sitting on the edge of the bed. Nico turned to me and asked nervously, Whats the matter, does your stomach hurt, are you going to give birth? , snorted Mica with augh. Its still three days until delivery, and I wouldnt want to die of boredom in a hospital room so soon if I wasnt afraid youd worry. Nico put a hand to his temple and let out a long sigh, Youre really going to scare me to death before youre done.Content is property ? N?velDrama.Org. Mica just looked at him and smiled, handing him the tablet. You cant sleep well here, and now Im in the hospital too, even if Im inbor theres still a doctor, nothing is going to go wrong. Why dont you go home and download some movies for me, Im really bored and the hospital wifi has a lot ofg. Is that all? Nico was speechless, Ms. Mica, youre good. Ill give you that. Micaughed out loud and kicked him again, Whats wrong Nico, since I got pregnant you make the atmosphere very tense, the one who is convinced is me. Go on, go home and order some movies for me, dont just sit here looking at me all the time, Im nervous without you looking at me. Nico gave her a good look, pulled the tablet closer and switched the hotspot connection, Use my hotspot to watch it, the inte is fast. This is too much to burn traffic. I have so little traffic? also. Nico threw the tablet at him and theny down on his bed, Im going to sleep, Im sleepy, watch a movie by yourself, call me if your stomach hurts. Go to sleep, youre going to have a nervous breakdown if you dont. , Nicos mouth twitched. Hes a man who has never seen bloody scenes, but hes afraid to close his eyes when his own wife gives birth! With that, Micay back and watched the movie while Nico squinted at the edge of his bed. The silence is soothing. Chapter 1197: Unbridled Prejudice (3) That night, Mica watched a movie until midnight. Nico was sleepy and was asleep next to her. Mica was also ready to fall asleep, cing the tablet on the bedside table of the hospital bed, and with such a movement, something suddenly went wrong under it. The amniotic fluid ruptured. Mica called out to Nico, Nico, Nico. She reached out and nudged him. Nico woke up sleepily, Whats wrong, is your tummy starting to hurt?. Micas face was calm andposed, but her words were terrifying, I think my water broke. Fuck! Nico instantly came to his senses and rolled onto his back, running out of the room at a brisk pace, Im going to get a doctor! Hold on. Mica hang on! Mica began to have fits of pain, too painful to speak, and wanted to curse Nico but couldnt get a word in edgewise. Raising her hand, she rang the reminder bell on the bedside. Isnt there a bell? Whats the rush to run Nicos worry about her pregnancy and childbirth is unbearable when ites to this. Mica rattled the neck brace and a nurse came over to check on her soon after. Nico ran to the office and called Micas primary care physician toe help her. Fearing that something was wrong with Mica, Nico quickly called Sein again and told him toe to the hospitalte in the evening and wait for him. Another call was then made to Campoverde to pick up all the blood donors staying at the hotel near the hospital and wait for orders. Once that was done, Nico hurried back, with the doctor and nurse at Micas side. Nico circled around the nurses and walked over to ask the woman who ran the maternity unit, How did it go? The director checked the opening of the uterus and calmly said, President Nico, Ms. Mica has only opened one finger here, and looking at this, it will be almost morning until the full opening is smoother. Nico didnt know much about childbirth and didnt quite understand what the doctor was saying, so he just frowned and asked, How long is she going to be in pain like this? Mrs. Mica is inbor for the first time and it takes about ten hours to open the uterus, but of course, there are five or six hours to open it all the way and fifteen or sixteen hours to finish. Isnt this going to hurt too much, is there anything we can do? The doctor shook her head and said, Its normal if you have a normal delivery. Mica, lying on the hospital bed, clutched the sheets in pain, her face haggard and sweaty, her long hair sticking to her temples and face. Nico came over and crouched down in front of the bed, holding Micas hand with one hand and tousling her messy hair with the other, nervous but unable to do anything about it. The doctor finished her examination with the nurse and turned away with the intention of leaving. Nico was so nervous that he lost his temper and shouted, Why are you leaving, cant you see hes in pain? Come back here. Nicos status is so prestigious that doctors and nurses are afraid to offend him. The doctor exined with a smile, President Nico, heres the thing, Mrs. Mica is in a lot of pain right now, but its all a normal reaction to childbirth, at this stage,e one or two hours at a time to observe the opening of the uterus, the fetus is not yet in the pelvis to give birth. Mica grabbed Nicos arm, her face contorted in pain, but instructed, Nico, dont make a scene. Only then did Nico let the doctor go. But the next thing I knew, Mica was screaming in pain every few moments. Nico put his arm close to her mouth and said, Bite me, that will make it better. Mica uses Nicos arm as a biter. After six hours of tossing and turning, Mica was getting used to the painful contractions. The whole many there in agony, like a dying and hungry/thirsty fish. The doctor came back early in the morning to check on her and said, Six fingers are already open, thats pretty quick, I guess in a little while, around nine oclock, well be able to open all the fingers in the delivery room for the birth. It hurts too much. Even for someone as tolerant as Mica, the pain made her cry several times. Nico looked at the corners of her scarlet eyes and said wistfully, I never should have agreed to have this baby! The birth is about to happen. ah-! There was another sound of agony. Micas fingernails, pinching the flesh of Nicos arm bones. Mica winced and said, There are books in the drawer, read to me. Nico was furious, Whats the point of reading at this point?. Divert my attention for a moment! Nico, read it! Nico groped around and found a random book in a drawer, the original English edition of Othello. Nico read irregrly, reading a line and directing a nce at Mica. Nico, Im going crazy, whats the point of having a baby, I should have listened to you ah- Nico didnt bother reading and tossed the copy of Othello aside, Why does it hurt more? Im going to get a doctor. Mica weakly took his hand and choked, Nico, dont go, stay here with me. He was leaving and she hurt even more. Its not a good idea to call a doctor right now. You can only stay up until the whole finger opens up.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Mica didnt hurt so much for a while and watched silently as Nico cried. Nico couldnt look away, raising his hand to cover her eyes, Mica, dont look at me like that, I wont be able to help hating the boy for making you feel so bad. But the dry palm still felt full of Micas wet tears and sweat. Nico regrets having a baby, he should never have said yes to her. Mica was in pain until 10 a. m., after more than 10 hours of pain, when she fully opened her fingers and the doctors and nurses took her to the delivery room. Nico intends to follow as well. However, Mica stopped him, Wait outside, quick, dont follow me inside, its a waste of worry for you to go in. Mica Before Nico could say anything, Mica was patting his hand, Nico, dont make me have to worry about you when I have a baby. Be good. Nico obeyed and didnt go into the delivery room. Actually, Mica was afraid that if Nico saw such a bloody and brutal scene, he would remember it for the rest of his life and be afraid for the rest of his life, and she would rather he didnt see it. Nico was more nervous than she was about giving birth, and if she went in, she feared she would be too nervous and interfere with her birthing process. Nico stood guard outside the delivery room, fidgeting, pacing back and forth, anxious to the max. I repeatedly tapped the phone screen to check the time. An hour had passed and it still wasnt over. Nico was so anxious he tried to barge in, but Campoverde stopped him, Mr. Nico, it should still be going normally, if you rush it wont be good for your wifesbor, we should wait. Nico gritted his teeth, anxious and manic. An hour and a halfter, Mica finally gave birth to a son. From the delivery room came the cheerful sound of, Its happening, Mrs. Go inform the family! When the delivery was over, the doctor came out of the delivery room, his gloves stained with blood, and was about to tell Nico about the situation when Nico burst in. Mica! Chapter 1198: You lift the tender world (1). Micay pale and dying, her forehead drenched in cold sweat and her long hair sodden. Like a mermaid on the verge of death. She was covered, bloodstained and shocking to look at. Nicos heart stuttered and he took a big step toward her, taking her hand in his and calling out to her with scarlet eyes, Mica, how are you? Mica had no strength and opened her eyes slightly to see the blinding light and the silhouette of a man swaying before her. Nicosrge hand touched her forehead, one hand clenched around hers, and warm tears welled at the corners of her scarlet eyes. The nurse brought the newborn child covered in blood, President Nico, this is Mrs. Mica who gave birth to you Before the nurse could finish her sentence, Nico had already shouted, Get out!. Nurse: Whats the matter, not even a nce at your own child? The nurse carefully carried the baby to the nursery. In the delivery room, only Mica and Nico remained again. Micas consciousness was confused, unable to distinguish between reality and illusion. In that blurred vision, Mica saw that the corners of Nicos eyes were scarlet like blood. Her eyes narrowed slightly and she raised her hand weakly, touching his face and murmuring, Nico, dont cry. On the heart monitor, the rising and falling heart rate, suddenly ttened until the line became a straight line and a frightening rm sounded. Drip- Micas hand, touching Nicos face, slid down. Mica! Nico saw it, therge mass of blood soaking the bedclothes. Mica passed outpletely. Doctor! Doctor! Somebody! A quick step rushed into the room. Its no good, Mrs. Mica is bleeding profusely after delivery, prepare a blood transfusion immediately to revive her! Mica was taken to the resuscitation room. Campoverde grabbed the few blood donors that had been pre-arranged and took them to the blood collection room. Nico sat disheveled and helpless outside the operating room, hands clutched to his head, all hostile, but with that horror in his heart infinitely magnified. What children are born, what bastards they are who say that having children is happiness. He should never have said yes to her. What is it worth to go to the gates of hell to have a child. Why should we take on this damn life that hangs in the bnce because of other peoples ideas. If something were to happen to her, what would be the point of having the baby? Who will he love when she dies? Nico looked at the blinding red light of the operating room and spoke with a single harsh word: Mica, you better live or I will kill that child. A grim and cruel threat. Nico is ultimately ruthless and grim. Only Mica was given that touch of worldly tenderness. She was not initially born with a gentle nature or talent. But it was because I met Mica that I was gentle with her and always managed to be that gentle and unabashedly entric in my defense. It took three hours to revive him. Every second, Nicos heart danced on the tip of a knife, rising and falling. Sein came out of the operating room with a serious, wary look on his face as he said to Nico, Ms. Mica has lost too much blood and has been resuscitated, but she is not well and will be in ICU for a few days. Nico stood up and grabbed Seins neck, pinning him against the wall and shouting, Did you urge Mica to have the baby, did you promise Mica that there would be no problems with her body during delivery? And now she is bleeding profusely inbor. Sein felt sorry, guilty and ashamed, Mr. Nico, I have reminded Ms. Mica many times that conception is not a problem in this body of hers, but childbirth, and I have told her more than once to think it over. But she is still determined to get pregnant, Mr. Nico, I am a doctor, not a family member, I can do nothing to stop her Nicos hand, which gripped Seins neck, slowly loosened. Yes, how could Sein persuade Mica even if he did? Even he, for his part, could do nothing against her. Taking a life to have a baby, Ms. Mica is a real piece of work. Did he know that his casual wager almost cost her and him their lives? Sein reassured, Although Ms. Mica is bad with her postpartum hemorrhage, the good news is that the person has been revived and should no longer be in danger of death. But going forward it will be good for her to recover and not be so capricious. Nico really hated himself for having gone along with her nonsense and whims for once. That day, Nico sat in a cushioned chair on the boardwalk in somber silence for a long, long time before slowing down and letting out a long sigh. He apanied Mica, again, on a ghostly walk. This is thest time and there will never be a next time. Mica gave birth and the people from the Amengual family came. Grandfather Amengual and Savanna watched the child with great interest. Grandfather Amengual smiled as he held his cane and asked Nico, Nico, does the child have a name yet?. Nico looked at him with a cold and expressionless face and said, Mica has not woken up yet, choose a name, if you want, you can choose one for him. Brat, your wife isnt awake, so whats the point of taking it out on this child, who also doesnt want to cause his mother to bleed out? Nico frowned, annoyed, Cut the crap, I dont have the heart for this now that Mica isnt awake, do what you want. Grandpa Amengual looked at the little white baby and teased him a couple of times, Were not going to listen to that bastard father, Grandpa will give you a good name, how about Savanna, what do you think she should be called? Savanna rolled her eyes and said, Grandpa, how about Mica Amengual? Mica Amengual, which just so happens to be mom and dads names together. Grandpa Amengual frowned, Its not good for the child to be named after the parents, its a bit taboo. We are The Amengual family how about Cerrato Amengual. Grandpa Cerrato its a nice, catchy name. Grandpa Amengung smiles and asks, Nico, what do you think of Cerrato?. Feel free.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. With twozy words, Nico got up and walked out of the nursery, saying, Im going out to smoke a cigarette. Grandfather Amengual growled at him, The boy Savanna put her arm around Grandpa Amengual and said, Grandpa, please be understanding, my brother was very scared when his sister-inw had a hemorrhage the day she gave birth, he doesnt want to look at little Chau Chau right now and his mind is not on the baby, he wont be like this when he wakes up. Grandpa Amengual bristled, Forget it, Im not going to argue with that bastard. Little Cerrato, do you like the name Grandpa gave you? Hum if you like it Ah, yes. Nico went to the open back garden of the hospital and took a cigarette out of the box, but realized he had quit smoking for too long and didnt have a lighter. Nico scratched the hair on the back of his neck, annoyed. Savanna followed him out of the nursery and saw Nico standing in a corner of the garden in a depressed state. She ran over and handed the lighter to Nico, Here, brother. Nico froze and frowned slightly, Where did you get a lighter for a little girl?. Rabago is here too, I took it with him. Nicos long fingers waved the lighter and the cigarette moved closer to the me and ignited. Nico took a puff on his cigarette and handed the lighter back to Savanna, reaching out to rub Savannas head and smiling, Brat, youre so smart, you know Im short on lighters. Savanna smiled nervously and said, I figured my brother wouldnt have a lighter on him. Hes given up smoking for a long time, and after marrying his sister-inw, Im sure hes even less likely to smoke, so its strange that hed have a lighter on him. Nico didnt deny it, I havent smoked for a long time. The year he divorced Mica, he quit smoking for good, andter reconciled with her and remarried. Nico clenched his cigarette, looked at it, smiled again at Savanna with hooked lips and said unconsciously, Your sister-inw works better than cigarettes. He also became much more addicted to Mica, than to cigarettes. Savanna said, Brother, sister-inw will get well, dont worry, you havent taken a good look at little Cerrato since he was born, even if he was just born and doesnt know how to recognize people, even if its not for little Cerratos sake, for sister-inws sake. Even if you feel sorry for your sister-inw, you cant take it out on a newborn child. Nico smoked a cigarette for a while, the mncholy between his brows only dispersed a little, Im not taking it out on that child, just I thought of your sister-inw who suffered so much for the birth of this child, I cant give that child a good face. Every time I see him, I think about your sister-inw almost dying in front of me. savanna, your sister-inw already died once, but at least not under my eyes, but this time, she almost died under my eyes. You dont understand how scared I was. Scared, I hope this child, never gets any better. Chapter 1199: You Raise the World Tender (2) Nico had almost finished a cigarette when a young nurse came running out of the hospital looking for someone. When she saw Nico from afar, she hurried to inform him, Mr. Nico, Ive found you, Mrs. Nico. Nicos fingers tightened their grip on his cigarette and he immediately dropped the butt in the ashtray on the wastebasket, walking briskly towards the courtyard. Mica finally woke up. Savanna also followed Nico closely into the living room. The moment Nico pushed open the door to the hospital room, she saw Mica leaning on the bed, her face haggard from serious illness, and looking at him with an added gentleness in her gaze. Where have you been, Im lying like this and you still have the heart to go out and enjoy yourself? I heard from grandpa that you didnt even look at the baby, even the name was given to you by grandpa, Nico, what are you up to? Even though he says this, Mica has a flirtatious smile in her eyes, clearly she doesnt want him to worry. Nico just looked at her, paused for a few seconds, took a big step towards the hospital bed and hugged Mica tightly. You think if you die, Ill even get that baby killed? mica, you better be alive and well, alive and well, or I will. Mica pushed him away slightly and looked at the corners of his slightly red eyes and sneered, Or else, what, Nico, its your child, a tiger cant eat its child, you cant get the child killed. Mica took his hand and said, Well, Im fine now, Im not alive yet, but in a few days Ill give you back your Mrs. Mica. Seeing Nico frown, still angry, Mica took his hand, squeezed it, shook it again and, in a rare moment of pouting, Nico? Mr. Nico? Nico? Nico raised his hand and brought it to his forehead, Not next time. He seemed worried that she wasnt taking him seriously, and his look was uncharacteristically serious again as he said, word for word, Mica, Im not kidding you. I know. Nico let out a long sigh and took her in his arms again, his voice low, Mica, do you know youre ying with your life at will? Not only are you ying with your life, but youre ying with mine at the same time. When you had a hemorrhage and passed out right under my nose, my whole world copsed. The feeling of having the world and losing it all in a moment is something I never want to experience again. Mica looked at him with curved lips, knowing he was really scared for her, Nico, Im sorry I made you feel so bad, from now on, I wont be so willful, Ill take care of myself, Ill live for me and Ill live for you. Suddenly, a loud wail came from far and near. Grandfather Amengual approached with the baby in his arms, followed by a nurse. Grandfather Amengual said, The child has been crying, I think he is hungry. Take a look. The nurse exined, The baby was supposed to drink milk right after birth, but Mrs. Mica was in aa for a few days because of the hemorrhage, so we gave him form milk first, and today the baby was refusing to continue drinking form milk, and we had a headache. The nurse also had a small bottle in her hand. For the past few days, Mica has been in aa and in the NICU, and the baby has been cared for by a special nurse at the hospital. Mica said, Grandfather, bring the baby to me. Grandfather Amengual carries the baby into Micas arms. Mica held and rocked gently. Nico asked, Can you hold him? Mica was bleeding profusely, she had recovered from a serious illness and was too weak and frail to carry a child. Mica chuckled, How about you hold him? Nico frowned a little, she was soft and had little weight in her hands, he was not very used to holding her. Mica held the crying baby for a while and then the baby stopped crying. Give me the bottle of milk. Mica took the bottle from the nurse, put it in the babys mouth and gently teased, Little Cerrato, have some milk. The little babys little mouth sucked on the bottle and obediently gurgled and drank. The nurse said, Mrs. Mica, youd better talk to the doctor about breastfeeding him first, the baby has just been born and its really better to drink breast milk. Mica reflected, Yes, but I still have a hangover from the medication and I cant breastfeed. Grandfather Amengual said, I tell you what, Nico, send someone to find more professional, young and fit nanny mothers to breastfeed little Cerrato. The nurse said, Thats also the best thing, Mrs. Mica is definitely not going to be able to breastfeed in this state. Nico looked down and asked Mica, If you agree, Ill send for someone now. Mica said with a slight smile, Where can I disagree, I cant breastfeed the baby now either, breastfeeding him instead hurts him and me. Mica looked at the little baby she was milking and said softly, It is more important for little Cerrato to drink milk, our little Cerrato has to drink more nutritious and good quality milk, mom cant do it here, so I will have to give it to little Cerrato. Little Cerrato, drinking milk in his arms, gurgles and gulps, moving his half-open eyes, still looking wrinkled and ungrown. When little Cerrato had finished his milk, Mica directed a nce at Nico and said, Nico, Im a little tired of holding, can you hold him for me for a while. With that, Mica tucked little Cerrato into Nicos arms. Nico was stunned, but had to hold on. When I had the child in my arms, I didnt dare move, I didnt know how to hold him, and I was afraid he would fall out of my arms, like he was frozen silly. Savanna and Mica burst outughing. Sister-inw, Ive never seen my brother so stupid! Mica warned, Rx, dont hold him so tight or the baby will cry again. Nicos brow furrowed, Im not a good baby carrier, this is like a hot potato, whos going to carry him? Savanna, you do it. Savanna fled to Mica, Im not hugging, Ive been hugging for a while now, bro, at least youre little Cerratos daddy, whats wrong with hugging him?. Mica scoffed, If you dont hug your son, who will? Cultivate more of a father-son bond with him. You see you dont hug him very well. Savannaughed and let out pig squeals, finally someone to cure her brother of his bad temper! The baby was a real nuisance to Nico. Mica looked at the baby in Nicos arms, then at Nico, and said, Nico, look how much he looks like you. The forehead, the nose, the mouth, everything looks more like you. Nico looked with disgust at the ugly child in his arms and frowned, Where do you see how much he looks like me, Im that ugly? Its just that he hasnt grown up yet, when he does, he might be a carbon copy of you, and then there will be a lot of girls running after little Cerrato. Nico dismissed Micas words, merely ring at the ugly child in his arms. Is this really his son Nico and Mica? How could he be so ugly. No one would argue that his and Micas faces are divine, but this child, who does he really look like. The more Nico looked at him, the uglier he got, saying, Why is this boy as ugly as his aunt was when she was little?. Savanna lies, Brother! Who are you calling ugly, Im not ugly at all! Nico sighed and said to the boy, Howe youre a crooked child if your parents are so handsome? Grandfather Amengual brandished his cane at Nico, Who are you calling crooked, brat? When you were born, you were no better than little Cerrato. Savanna: 9494. Nico: The child has be a real treasure, and for the sake of his mother, who has worked so hard to give birth to him, she holds him a little longer.Exclusive content from N?velDrama.Org. Chapter 1200: You raise the tender world (3) Nico got three very fit young nannies to take turns taking care of little Cerrato. Little Cerrato is growing up strong. The boy is masculine, as he does not inherit Micas rare blood type, and he has a solid body, which is good for nurturing. Mica did not have to worry much about it. It was Mica herself who was in the hospital for quite some time before she was discharged. Nico has not been able to spend much time with the baby due to weakness caused by bleeding during delivery. The good thing is that there is a nurse and it is not necessary for Mica to get up at night to breastfeed. On the day of little Cerratos first birthday, Grandfather Amengual made a big fuss over his grandson. As everyone knows, Nicos wife, Mica, gave birth to a son, Cerrato.N?velDrama.Org owns this text. Cerrato is inspired by Li Bais poem about the river. It is a resounding name. The world thought the child would grow up to be a rebellious imp, just like Nico. The name alone is remarkable. And indeed, the boy is different. When little Cerrato was three years old, he asked his father Nico: Daddy, do you love me?. His father said with little concern, I love your mother more. Little Cerrato was dejected, sitting alone on the backyard steps, his little hand on his chin, contemting. He ran back to his mother and asked, Mama, why did you have me? His mother said, Because I didnt want your father to look bad in front of his brothers. It really is redundant. That same day, little Cerrato grabbed his savings jar, took a bunch of money out of his fathers wallet, stuffed it in his school bag and ran away from home. Oh, and he brought his favorite clothes. Finally, when Nico and Mica find him, hes at his little aunts house having fun with his little cousin. Nico coldly grabbed him by the back of the neck and pulled him over to Mica and asked, Why did you run away from home? Cerrato said, I dont want to intrude on both of you. Mica was a little worried, but when she heard her son say that, she couldnt help but look at him and say, Then you dont have to run away from home, you can hide in your room and y. Cerrato looked at his beautiful mother and said with a little grimace, Mom, why dont you even cry when I run away from home?. She remembers thest time she kidnapped the siblings from La Vi Rouco for a night out and when Uncle Adam and Auntie Mu found them, Auntie Mu hugged Paulita and almost cried with worry. She was very fond of her mother. Since she was born, she had never seen a woman who looked better than her mother, and even Aunt Mu and the others were inferior to her mother. However, he always felt that his mother did not love him as much as she loved his father one hundred percent. Lucius is right, the parents are the true love, the child is an ident. He was the ident. Mica squatted down, level with her son, and said, Mom trust you not to get lost, youre very smart and you took a lot of money from daddys wallet, I thought, probably to run away. The first time you ran away from home, you went to La Vi Rouco to hack with Lucio, and then your mother and I went to pick you up and you refused to leave. The third time you ran away, you went to the crane machine at the mall with Miss Pa from La Vi Rouco and Lucio and took all the dolls from the machine. The owner wasnt happy and held the three of you, you didnt have enough money on you, so you called us toe and fix it. At what point would you say that counts as running away from home? Didnt you give yourself a reason to go out and have fun? Cerrato: Its true that Dad understands his son better. Cerrato tilted his little face and looked at his father, innocently saying, Dad, I actually ran away from home just to make an appearance so you and Mom would pay more attention to me. Nico reached up to hold the back of his head and patted him lightly, I believe you at face value. Cerrato: My name is Cerrato and I am the son of Nico and Mica. By definition, everyone thinks I am a noble son born with a golden spoon. But the truth is that I was a poor child whose father did not love him and whose mother did not love him. At one point, I asked my incredibly handsome father-inw very sincerely, Dad, was I really an ident? Did you and Mom really not n on having children? I hadnt been in the world long and half understood many things about the human condition, but I did know that most families have children, like La Vi Rouco, where Aunt Mu gave two children directly to Uncle Adam. Miss Pa is spoiled by Uncle Adam like a little girl. Of course, I share Lucios illness, but like Lucio, I dont like too much attention from my parents, which is also quite annoying. Sometimes I think that Dad and my mother are good enough not to interfere with what I do, unlike other children who are scolded for watching cartoons for too long. In my fathers and mothers eyes, Cerrato was always a little adult who didnt need much control. My mother would even read me the full version of Shakespeare in English, for Gods sake, hes only three years old despite his IQ. Sometimes I feel like grabbing my head and saying, Mom, you really overestimate me, Im just a kid. My handsome father looked at me and said, Indeed, you were an ident, your mother nearly died of a hemorrhage when she gave birth to you, so if you ever upset your mother, I wont let you go. I was tempted to ask my dad if he would give me another sister or something, something as cute and pretty as Miss Pa, who was a little more proud and whimsical, but nice. But I see my dads attitude, and Im sure he doesnt want my mom to have any more children. My father also told me, Later, when you meet someone you really like, youll understand why the baby was an ident. In the end, my father followed with a dejected, Of course, you may not meet someone you like so much in your life, after all, the kind of rtionship I have with your mother is rare in the world. My father is so conceited and stinky. Im so handsome, how could I not meet someone whos in love with me? But then again. My dad and my mom have a weird bond. I used to see my mom sitting on the couchte at night, reading a book and falling asleep, and my dad walking up to her, gently taking the book out of her hand and holding her in his arms. My father was so nervous he had to take her to the hospital and told her she didnt have to peel the fruit herself if she wanted to eat it. God, my dad was never that nervous when I leaned over, my mom just crossed her fingers. Besides, my father always kissed my mother whenever and wherever he could. I grew up to be three years old and, as far as I can remember, my father never kissed me. Once I kissed him and he wiped his face in disgust and said, Its full of spit. He also said that two men kissing is not too disgusting for you. Well, a little older, I feel a little bad myself. My father has never been so kind to me. All my fathers tenderness and patience he gave, in general, only to my mother, so there was little good humor with me. My mother always smiled kindly and said to me, Cerrato, your father loves you, he just doesnt have a very good character and doesnt express his love in words. And your father is arrogant, he doesnt like you, but he really loves you. I think he does. At the end of the day, I like ying with my dad, even though he always says Im a rookie. But I have an amazing dad, and Im very proud to brag to my friends about it. By the way, my father always called my mother, Mica, Mica. It sounded strangely awkward to me. I asked my father why he called my mother Mica. My father said, Because your mother and I are the same, we are paired. And Im the only one who calls her that. Another dog treat from the overbearing boss. Well, my parents are spreading dog food around the house again and I need to get under my covers and hide before I choke on it. [End of story] The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!